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A Special Supplement to

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Page 3.......................Premier Insurance Services

Rhineharts Saw & Lawn Equipment
Marion Pharmacy
Page 4.......................Manpower
JBs Galaxy Food Center
Morrow Insurance Agency

NEWS

Tri County Oil

Page 5.......................Spencers Hardware
McDowell Chamber of Commerce
Hospice of McDowell
Page 6.......................Condrey Plumbing
Sunrise Rehabilitation & Care
JPS Certified Public Accountants
Page 7.......................Realty 1
Allisons Body Shop & Collision Center

ADVERTISING

Buckner Plumbing Services

Be Fit Forever
Page 8.......................Right Way Pest Management
Marion Wellness & Disease
McDowell CornerStone Credit Union
Page 9.......................Bills Auto Glass
Hospice of Rutherford County
Mountain Area Community Services
Page 10.....................Carolina Interiors

CIRCULATION

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PREMIER INSURANCE SERVICES

275 North Main Street Marion, NC 828-652-1553

Premier Insurance Services, Inc. has been in business for fifteen yearsthe last eleven in its current location on Main Street which to long time
McDowell residents will always be Little Bucks.
Owned and operated by Becky Poteat who has over 20 years experience
in insurance and financial products; Teresa Hollifield as accounting clerk;
Mary Ann Gallen as administrative assistant and secretary; Gwen Killough
as secretary, Ellen Hobson as associate agent and Joel Mancuso as associate
agent.
Premier offers a variety of insurance products such as Health - individual
and group plans, Dental, Medicare Supplements, Part D Prescription Drug
and Medicare Advantage plans, Life and Long Term Care policies. In
addition, Premier Insurance offers a wide variety of investment products for
IRAs, 401K rollovers, and CD alternatives.
Premier agents are certified with the new health insurance Marketplace.
They can answer your questions and guide you in selecting your health
plan with the new Affordable Care Act
(aka ObamaCare). There is
no extra cost for our help and guidance. It is estimated that about 50% of
McDowell county may be eligible
for tremendous savings with these
new opportunities.
Many changes have come about in
health insurance recently that make
it vital to have a knowledgeable
agent to help guide you through.
Premier Insurance strives to provide
a customer friendly atmosphere
both before and after the sale.

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Walker manufacturing gave away a new Walker Mower model T25i

with a 48-inch collection deck. This new mower is valued at more than $14,000
and was awarded to Joel Owen of Banner Elk. Joel was drawn from entries that
attended the OPE Expo in Louisville. Thank you for allowing us to be a part.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and all of our community.
Rhineharts Saw and Lawn Equipment is locally owned and operated by Dean
and LaVonne McClure. They are McDowell Countys Oldest Outdoor Power
Equipment Dealer with a service department that has a combined 105 years
of experience! We sell quality lines of Outdoor Power Equipment including
Husqvarna, Stihl, Snapper, and Honda. We carry Bob-Cat and Walker Commercial
Zero turn mowers. We are an Authorized Service Center for MTD, Troy-Bilt,
Poulan - WeedEater, Briggs and Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Speeco, American
Sportworks, Kawasaki, Cub Cadet, Champion, Swisher, Jobsmart, Baja Motor
Sports, Bad Boyz, Generac, Ardisam, and American Yard Products and can do
Warranty and Non-Warranty repairs on all of these major brands!

MARION PHARMACY, INC.

MARION PHARMACY WEST

232 South Main St. Marion, NC

2293 Sugar Hill Rd. Marion, NC

828-652-4661

828-652-2700

Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM Sat.9AM-6PM

AND

SUN.1PM-6PM

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm

The Complete Drug Store marionpharmacy.com

*****WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCE PLANS & ALL MEDICARE D PLANS*****

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Manpower in Marion, NC was recently named to Manpower Groups Circle of

Stars, a National Recognition Program that honors high performing sales people that
excels above and beyond their peers. The Marion office was among the top sales
organizations in Manpower Groups North American organization in 2014 and will
earn a place at the Circle of Stars recognition event in 2015.
Manpower is committed to delivering unparalleled service and innovative
workforce solutions to clients. The Marion staff is committed to its mission of
matching individuals looking for meaningful work with employers looking for skilled,
talented workers, and the staff members are significant contributors to fulfilling that
mission here in McDowell and surrounding counties.

We are always willing to go the

EXTRA MILE

so that you will

find your items quickly
in our hometown store.

Shop local and Support

McDowell County

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STORE HOURS:

Mon. - Sat. 7am - 9pm

Sun. 8am - 9pm
Left-to-right: Miranda Lewis, Keshia Young Sherry Carroll, Teresa Washburn &Tony Owens

500 North Main Street Suite 11 Marion, NC 828-652-8865

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Phone: 652-7147
1200 East Court St.
Marion, NC 28752

Did you know

that Morrow Insurance
can take the hassle out
of insurance shopping for
you? We offer multiple
companies for your auto,
home, and business
insurance needs. Give
us a call and let us do
the work of finding the
best coverages for your
money.

MORROW INSURANCE AGENCY

246 S. Main St. Marion, NC

828-652-6212

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We are now celebrating our 32nd

year in business! Store manager, Ryan
Spencer, was 5 years old when we started
and our Office Manager Sonni Spencer
Gay was just 3 years old! I can still
remember driving down Interstate 40 in
a van filled with merchandise purchased
for our new store with my daughter
Sonni in a car seat.

Everything
You Need,
Anything You
Want...

LtoR: Terry Robinson, Stihl Technician

Jack Corson, Store Manager

Spencers
Hardware
Stamey and Stihl Technician, Terry
Robinson.
Many Thanks

Nancy Spencer

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1612 Rutherford Road

Marion 828.652.3958
www.SpencersHardware.com

... Right Here

in McDowell
County

Brought to you by the McDowell Chamber of Commerce

828-652-4240

Visit www.shopmcdowell.com for more information!

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Caring For The People You Care About

At Sunrise Rehabilitation & Care we know your top priority is
quality care that leads to a better sense of well being and a more
rapid recovery. Sunrises skilled team of professionals have been
serving the community of McDowell County for over 30 years.
Whether it is you or a loved one who is recuperating from surgery
or serious illness, we understand how complex and important
choosing a rehabilitation facility can be. Our admissions coordinator
will provide you with a complete tour of our facility as well as
answer any questions you may have give us a call today.
Some Of Our Specialized Services Include:
Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy Hospice Care
Wound Care Respite Care
Transportation For Scheduled Appointments
Sunrise accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, Private Pay,
Managed Care & Medicaid Replacement Insurances.

244 E. Court St., Marion, NC 828-652-6838

306 Deer Park Road Nebo, NC 28761 Phone: (828) 652-3032

www.sunriserehabandcare.com

KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. GUIDANCE.

At JPS, we understand the unique challenges facing business
and industry today. Let our innovative tax, accounting and

at our new Marion location.

Be Greater

500 North Main Street, Suite 16 Marion, NC 28752

828.652.7044 www.jpspa.com
Asheville Boone Marion

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Allisons
Sitting: Ann Smith (Administrative Assistant), Mary Jane Boyd, Wendy Bianchini
Standing: Frank Dean, Ken Hollifield, Nancy Hollifield, Crystal Baker, Lee Sisk, Tammy Dooley,
Kathy Rabb and Mike Rabb

Realty Group 1, located in the historic district of downtown Marion, is a full service real
estate company serving the Marion and McDowell County area for many years. Our
experienced agents specialize in the listing and selling of residential properties, commercial
sales and leasing, Lake James homes and land, farms and property management. We
continually strive to place our clients interests at the top of the list. The market knowledge
attained by experience is what you want when hiring a firm to sell your property or to act
as your buyers agent when making a purchase. Call us for a no obligation Market Analysis
if you are considering selling or to discuss any of the properties listed for sale in the area.
Let our experience work for you.

125 South Main Street Marion

652-3797 realtygroup1.com

Committed to
Excellence
1378 Toms Creek Rd., Marion, NC
www.allisonsbodyshopandcollisioncenter.com

BUCKNER PLUMBING SERVICES

U.S. 70 West in Pleasant Gardens 724-9636

Buckner Plumbing Services, located on

U.S. 70 West in Pleasant Gardens has been
meeting McDowell Countys plumbing
needs for 54 years.
The business is currently owned and
operated by Vanessa Buckner Inman,
Fully licensed and insured in the State of
North Carolina. Buckner Plumbing is also
recognized by the state as a Minority/
Women Owned Business Enterprise.
Founded in 1958 by Jack Buckner as a
part time plumbing installation and service
business for McDowell County homeowners,
the firm expanded to include commercial
and industrial contracts by the 1960s. In
1986 the business floor space was increased

to offer a full line of plumbing supplies.

We offer full plumbing and drain
service, repair and installation, well
pump service and replacement for all
our residential customers as well as the
industries in and around McDowell County.
We also offer remodeling and update
services for our customers as well as water
filtration and conditioning.
We appreciate our customers loyalty and
hope to increase their number by putting
more emphasis on serving all their plumbing
and remodeling needs more efficiently.
February is customer appreciation month.
Customers receive 5% off all in home
service throughout the month.

Make 2015 your healthiest year ever!

Come in today and become a part of the BFF family.

Bring old friends, make new friends, improve your health,
have fun and learn to love to exercise!

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RIGHT WAY PEST

MANAGEMENT
Where The Name Says It All!

652-8353 738-4900
2774 Mud Cut Road Marion, NC
Right Way Pest has been in business now for
14 years. After only 11 years, McDowell County
voted us the #1 pest control company in town!
Thank you McDowell County!! We will keep
striving to be the best around.
We service McDowell and 16 surrounding
counties.Allourtechniciansarestateboardcertified
in both household pests and wood-destroying
pests. Technicians have to be very knowledgeable
in their field to pass these three tests. No other
company around can make this claim.
Right Way was given the Tom Johnson Business Award FOUR years in a row for being one of the
areas fastest growing small businesses.
Right Way has a combined total of over 100 years of pest control experience. That is the kind of
experience you would want to handle all your pest control problems.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with some Saturdays available for work.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

QUALITY HEALTHCARE
youve been waiting for
Preventive Services
Coughs & Colds
Flu & Strep Throat
Sleep Studies
Spirometry
Breathing Treatments
Immunizations
Sinus Problems

Back & Chest Pain

Cholesterol Management
Diabetes
Weight Management
Skin & Rash Problems
Cancer Screenings
Stress Management
High Blood Pressure

828-652-8196
Kathleen Smothers
Formerly Kathleen McNutt
MSN, RN, ANP-BC

Again, thank you McDowell County for

putting your trust in us!

McDowell CornerStone Credit Union

The Community Choice

P.O. Box 519 2031 Rutherford Rd. Marion, NC Telephone 828-652-4141

Fax 828-652-9343 Email mccu@mcdowellcornerstone.com
www.mcdowellcornerstone.com

McDowell CornerStone Credit Union is a not for profit

organization whose ownership is made up from the members
of the Credit Union. We have been in existence since March
1967 and located on 2031 Rutherford Rd, Marion NC 28752.
Some of the many services that we offer are, free checking
accounts with debit cards, savings accounts, IRA accounts,
certificate of deposits (CDs), payroll deduction, night
depository, internet banking (informational only), mortgage,
home equity, vehicle loans, drive-up window. We are small
enough to be personal but large enough to meet your financial
needs. We are always just a phone call or click away. Anyone
living, working, attending school or worshipping in McDowell
County is eligible for our financial services.
This Credit Union is Federally Insured by NCUA

Free Checking Savings CDs Mortgage Loans

Home Equity Loans Auto/Motorcycle/Boat Loans
Personal Loans Internet Banking ATM
Night Drop Safety Deposit Box
Come Join Us For Our Annual Meeting at
the Marion Community Building

Saturday, February 14th 9 am

Snacks Door Prizes

McDowell CornerStone
Credit Union

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BILLS AUTO GLASS

In Shop
or
Mobile Services

Shop
Local

828-652-5555

Resale Shop

Give the gift that continues to give. Proceeds

benefit McDowell County residents served
by Hospice of Rutherford County

Weekly Sales

Insurance Claims
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Furniture pick-ups available

VOTED
#1 GLASS DEALER

975 N. Main St. Marion, NC

Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
828-559-0234

MOUNTAIN AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

SERVING THE DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED IN WNC
MACS support
supports the economic, social, physical, intellectual and mental well-being of its clients through a full range of periodic and Innovations services. MACS provides:

Supported Employment Day Supports Personal Care In-Home Intensive Support Specialized Consultative Services
Individual Habilitation/Personal Assistance Respite In-Home Skill Building Residential Support/ Alternate Family Living (AFL)
SUPPORTING WNC CAREGIVERS

Caregivers and family members play important roles in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. MACS therefore offers support to those vital partners through:

Respite care Training Moral support

Guidance through social systems Introduction to communitybased networks for additional assistance
FULLY ACCREDITED, INSURED & SAFE

Ric Luther President

Please call or email any regional office for more information.

Ask us how we can serve you better or improve our service
to you and your family.
Let us tell you about our nationally accredited
McDowell County Day Support program.
Serving western NC for over 10 years.
Recognized as by the Marion Business Association
as Small Business of the Year 2013

Rick Zehr Vice President

Marion Regional Office

366 South Main Street , Marion, NC 28752-4527
Local: 828-659-1180 Fax: 828-659-1182 Email: info@macs-inc.org

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Emergency Resto

Donnie Talley, General Manager

Toby Talley, Owner

Carolina Interiors is a family business that has been in McDowell County

for 32 years. Carrying a wide variety of products for new construction and
remodels including cabinetry, countertops, window treatments & blinds, paint
& stains. No job is to small or to large!
FOR THE BEST PRICE IN TOWN,
COME SEE US AT CAROLINA INTERIORS.

Call us for a FREE estimate!

Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR INTERIOR NEEDS

2035 Rutherford Road Marion

828-652-8771

www.carolinainteriors.biz

As we close out our second year of business,

we would like to thank all of our customers who
have made this year a success. Being a stand out
restoration company, delivering top notch results to
home and business owners is our #1 goal.

Serving Western NC Commercial & Residential Damage

Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup & Restoration
Complete Demolition & Reconstruction
24/7 Emergency Services
Water Extraction & Drying
Mold Removal & Sealing
IRI & IICRC Certified

(828) 652-5292

www.get-er-done.co info@get-er-done.co

Medical Guide 2015

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CALL 828.652.3313

Advertising Deadline

136 Logan Street Marion 828.652.3313

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