Rutherford Weekly

FREE Get Spotted • WIN $50.00! THURSDAY, JULY 4TH, 2013 PARADE BEGINS @ 9:00 BIG DAY IN ELLENBORO Our 21st Year • Issue No. 26 • June 27, 2013 • 828-248-1408 DOWNTOWN RUTHERFORDTON OPENING CEREMONY AFTER PARADE Arts & Crafts • Music • Games & Contests Cake Walk • Face Painting Half/Half Tickets & More! Would You Like To Be In The Parade, Or Be A Vendor? For Information Call 828-453-7414 Or 828-453-8932 RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Amazing Talent At Foothills Music Hall By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Walking parade/Opening ceremonies @ 1:00pm Soapbox Derby @ 2pm Live MusicRocky Yelton in the evening Watermelon/Pie Eating Contests Food/Arts & Craft Vendors Dunking Booth, Cornhole Fireworks at Dark METEOROLOGIST ROBERT GAMBLE See Page 8 For Local Forecast The StarShooters: (left to right) Danny Hardin, Dave McDowell, Adam Greene and Noah Hardin. Seated: Dan X. Padgett. Saturday nights now have a special treat for all lovers of country and Cooper (remember their hit recording of "Big Midnight Special") as well bluegrass music. The Foothills Music Hall is open to the public with as many others, the Foothills Music Hall is just right for you. Dan's career amazing talent. The StarShooters and the legendary Dan X. Padgett has taken him from small towns to the Grand Ole Opry. He played on the perform from 7 to 11pm for listening and dancing at 127 Trade Street in radio at the same time Don Gibson and the Sons of Soil were performing. Rutherfordton. He played with Bill Monroe, Charlie Moore and the McCormick Brothers. The StarShooters have performed just about everywhere country music He still remembers meeting and getting to know Snuffy Jenkins. Today, he is heard and enjoyed. Just like the multi-talents of Dan X. Padgett who has finds time to teach students on 10 different instruments. played and taught for seven decades. The StarShooters, led by Danny Hardin with Dave McDowell, Adam Both have done so much traveling that they would like to stay closer Greene, and Noah Hardin together with Dan X. Padgett offer a big treat to to home. Because of that, you get the benefit of great music and talent. everyone and anyone who loves country and bluegrass music. No alcohol Dan X. Padgett was so well thought of by Earl Scruggs, that Earl had him but some great toe tapping music and dancing. The price of admission is substitute for him when he wanted to take off for a couple weeks. Dan was only $6.00. What a bargain! just 21 years old when he was on the road with Lester Flatt. If you're a Danny stated they want this location to become a Rutherford County country music fan and love the likes of the famous Wilma Lee and Stony attraction. It Was A Great Night For The Cancer Resource Center AD DEADLINE NEXT WEEK MONDAY 5PM By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Pink Out Night with the Forest City Owls Made for Professionals. Powered by You. Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 Forest City Owls General Manager, Jeremy Boler said he was very pleased with Rutherford Regional's "Pink Out Night!" 100 percent of the funds raised will be dedicated to patients in the community. The total amount raised is estimated to be over $3,000! "Pink Out Night was a fantastic event," said Jeremy. "It means so much to have this very special event each year at McNair Field. This night means a lot to our team and our staff. For us, to be able to help raise awareness and funds for patients served by the Cancer Resource Center is a privilege. I thank Rutherford Regional Health System and am looking forward to having this night again for many years to come, and only end when we have found a cure for cancer." HUSQVARNA RZ4623 HUSQVARNA YTH2042 $ 1,499. 95 • Engine manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton • Power: 20 hp • Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Cylinder $ 2,599.00 • Engine manufacturer: Kohler • Engine name: Courage • No turning radius by individual wheel-drive ACE EQUIPMENT Sales & Service 828-286-9781 126 Park Lane Dr. • Rutherfordton Behind BB&T Bank www.husqvarna.com Copyright © 2013 Husqvarna AB (publ). All rights reserved.

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