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WE OUR Follow READERS! @Rutherfordwkly On IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR EXPERIENCED DETAIL PERSON! Must Have Experience • Very Busy Dealership Our 21 Year • Issue No. 17 • April 25, 2013 • 828-248-1408 st COMMUNITY 1 983 TH 30 FIRST MEDIA 2013 FIR IA ANNIVERSARY ST , INC. MED RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM ©Community First Media Paid vacation, 401K plan, insurance, competitive pay plans. Contact Greg Huntley at 828-286-2614 EOE Ellenboro Elementary Hosts rd 3 Annual Bingo For Books Saturday, May 4th 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rutherfordton, NC Live Music Great Food Arts & Crafts Family Fun The "Bingo Queen", Jennifer Brunson calls out another winning number. Ell b Ellenboro El Elementary - H t Home of the Tigers - proudly f th Ti dl displays it's new Tiger! By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ Once again, it was a special occasion for the students at Ellenboro Elementary School. Parents and students came out on Thursday evening, April 11th to play bingo! It wasn't just a regular bingo game, it was very special because it was "Bingo For Books!". The idea originated at Ellenboro from the Assistant Principal, Tammie Ash. According to Principal Bill Bass, it was Tammie who came up with the idea and created the very first "Bingo For Books". She said the event was two fold, first, to encourage reading for each student and second, to have parent involvement. The program has proved very popular for both. The games began at 6 p.m. at the school auditorium and concluded at 8 p.m. Well over 300 parents and students attended this year. As the "Bingo Queen" Jennifer Brunson called out each number, everybody watched their scorecards hoping to be able to proclaim aloud,"bingo" and win a book to take home. Both parents and teachers loved seeing the excitement of the students as they won a book. To own a new book and take it home and share it with parents as well as brothers, sisters, cousins and friends is really something special. Even grandma and grandpa seems to like the stories which the books relate and often take the time to read them to their grandchildren. Since the big game night, many students have shared the information they learned from reading their new books. At school, both in the classroom and even at lunch, the primary topic of discussion among the students is what their "bingo" books taught them and the good stories and information they contained. The students always want to share their newfound knowledge. Even parents are heard to say that they too learned something new from their children's "bingo" books. The program has proved so popular that it is spreading to other Rutherford County Elementary Schools. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to be recognized and be encouraged, not only to win, but to read and satisfy their never-ending curiosity of everything and anything the world holds in store for them. It is now a new and rewarding tradition for Ellenboro Elementary School. Aren't you glad your sons and daughters have schools in Rutherford County that are so dedicated to their students and challenges them to achieve. "Once upon a time, we all got a little smarter, thanks for a new book I won and read." Proudly displaying two of their winning "bingo books" are Aiden and Drew. Mark Your Calendars! "Gee, look at all the books we won!" Ashlyn, 6, and Jordan, 8, had a good night of bingo! 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 OCEAN LAKES , MYRTLE BEACH, SC Getaway! "A Family Favorite" PLAN YOUR BEACH GETAWAY TODAY! Call 704-718-6953 CHIROPRACTIC EXAM CONSULT & XRAYS $ 152 W. Main St. Forest City 799 West Mills St., Ste. A Columbus Chiropractic • Massage - Affordable Rates If You Decide To Purchase Additional Treatment You Have The Legal Right To Change Your Mind Within 3 Days And Receive A Refund. Federal Recipients Are Excluded From This Offer 3500 ($250 Value) First 10 Callers Get FREE 30 Minute Massage

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