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Few things in life last forever, do they?

   I was packing a case of my books to ship to a business woman who purchased them to use as client appreciation gifts.  I needed a marker to write on the boxes so she’d know what was inside. 

    I dug around in my desk drawer and found a pack of markers in the back.  They had never been opened so I opened them, pulled out a blue one and started writing.  But the marker was dry.

Rutherford Regional Employees Honored For Years Of Service

We don’t know who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office

Rutherford Regional Employees Honored For Years Of Service

Jeanne Robertson To Headline 2013 Women Together

Hopewell United Methodist Church 
Join us on Saturdays at 5pm for a new & exciting way to praise and worship God! Don’t worry about dressing up. (Corner of Hollis & Hopewell Rd.) 828-248-2333. 
 
The Journey Church, Rutherfordton
The Journey Riders invite you to be a part of their weekly Bible study. A new motorcycle ministry meeting Thursdays, 6:30pm. 828-289-9645, 828-919-0009.
 
New Life Christian Fellowship Church, Spindale
Substance Abuse Meeting every Monday night, 7pm. Contact: Bishop J.L. McCluney; 704-477-6570.

Well, I have seen, heard, looked at stats and everything else under the sun to give a prognosis of how the high school basketball season should play out in the SMAC this season.

As for the boys, Patton, Chase, Burns and R-S Central should all have a number of close games this season with each other in fighting from last to fourth. I like the Hilltoppers finishing fourth out of this group with Chase still a bit of mystery to me. We will find out more after the first week of SMAC play.

For 20 years, two weeks in December, the Jolly Ol’ Man shows up to practice at Chimney Rock! Santa Claus comes to the Village of Chimney Rock and from the top of the rock, he drops down 200 feet! He is practicing for all the chimneys, regardless of size, he will have to come down on Christmas eve, all over the world.

The yearly event is something to behold. It is very popular especially with the kids. As they stand down below, in anticipation of his decent, you can hear them say: “Be careful Santa!” - “Don’t get hurt Santa!”. 

Celebrating Good Grades

Santa on the Chimney Celebrates 20 Years December 15

Do you play tic-tac-toe?

  I listen to life every chance I can, discovering positivity in all sorts of ways.  I recently learned 10 things about life while playing tic-tac-toe.  They are:

1.  The game is not difficult to play.  Life is pretty simple, too.

2.  Reduce the complicated to simple steps and you’ll play a lot better.  Pick a spot to call your own.

3.  Whether you’re the “X” or the “O” doesn’t really matter.  We’re all human.

Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum 
Designated Toys for Tots drop off thru 12/14/12. Located at 241 Vance St. Forest City. 828-247-1767.
 
Chase Corner Ministries
•Mobile Food Pantry Tues. Dec. 18, 10am at Providence United Methodist Church; 161 Providence Ch. Rd., Forest City. •Christmas Sale Dec. 10-21, clothing and Christmas items 50% off! •Mon. Dec. 24 & Tues. Dec. 25: closed in observance of Christmas.1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096.

Empty Shoe Boxes Needed
The Food Pantry in Forest City is collecting “EMPTY” but in good condition shoe boxes that will be used for the back pack program for Christmas. Also, any slightly used coats for all ages is greatly appreciated. Please drop off your shoe boxes and coats at the Food Panty located at the back of Tri-City Mall in the old Transit Damaged Freight building. Info: Pat Evans; 828-980-2654.