Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 2-September 8, 2021 ©Community First Media Community First Media 132 Blanton Street, Spindale 828-287-0776 DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS Shop Yokefellow Shop Yokefellow Thrift Store Thrift Store 132 Blanton Street Spindale, NC 28160 • 828-287-0776 For every dollar you spend, you get a bar- gain AND the proceeds assist a family in need of a helping hand. FANTASTIC FINDS, NAME BRANDS, FANTASTIC FINDS, NAME BRANDS, VINTAGE, AND NEW WITH TAGS VINTAGE, AND NEW WITH TAGS 828-248-9100 828-248-9100 Accepting New Patients Accepting New Patients Most Insurances Accepted Most Insurances Accepted 621 S. Broadway Street 621 S. Broadway Street Forest City, NC 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 Hours: 8:30-5:00 Hours: 8:30-5:00 ©Community First Media Community First Media Jeffrey D. Hall, D.M.D., P.A. With the fi rst day of autumn in just 20 days, it's hard to believe this summer will soon be over. Although there are still some limitations around us, it's been wonderful to be able to be outside with family and friends. An annual family cookout and fellowship that was cancelled last year was held a couple weeks ago with family from the Carolinas and Nevada. It was outdoor dining for delicious hamburgers and hotdogs and all the trimmings. Homemade ice cream topped off the evening as we expressed gratitude for the time together, something we all missed last year. We also missed the fair season in 2020, but two area fairs and the NC State Fair in Raleigh are back on the calendar for 2021. The Ellenboro School Carnival/Colfax Free Fair is set for Sept. 21-25 on the old school grounds, Hollis Road in Ellenboro. The fair is the school's largest and most successful fundraiser. I grew up in Rutherford County during the days of the County Fair and of course, the Colfax Free Fair. My daddy went to Ellenboro School so the fair was especially meaningful to him. He often told us about A. B. Bushong, the organizer of the fi rst fair in 1928, and Mr. Bushong's passion for the fair and community. He brought farmers together so they could show off their products from the harvest season. Daddy said students had the chore each morning after the fair to clean up the fairground. Any money that fell from the pockets of fair goers and subsequently found by students followed the rule, "fi nders keepers." That was always an exciting time for young farm boys. As a young girl our family also went to the Rutherford County Fair that was located off Callahan Koone Road and Fairground Road in Spindale, Although there was an admission fee to the county fair, school students received free fair passes on special school nights. Our family of six ventured out to the county fair a few times and the memories are as vivid today as ever. At both the county and Ellenboro fairs, visiting the exhibit halls was fi rst priority. My sisters and I would look out over the midway at the bright lights of the rides wishing we were there instead of looking at overgrown pumpkins and watermelons, reading names of ribbon winners and posing in front of those silly mirrors that created amazing images. The fairgrounds were covered with shavings and sawdust and the worst possible thing to happen to a 10-year-old school girl was stepping on cotton candy covered in the sawdust and spending the next half hour trying to get my shoes clean. Disgusting to say the least. Upcoming area fairs The 2021 Ellenboro Fair will open on Tuesday, Sept. 21 with the traditional opening ceremony and will close on Saturday, Sept. 25. There is free admission to the fair that will offer plenty of rides from B&K Carnival Company. There will be plenty of games, food trucks, food vendors, the school's operated concession stand and Bingo under the big tent. The school's former gymnasium will be the site of the "exhibit hall" again this year where homemade wares, canned goods and bakery goods will be on display for judging. The fair will be open Tuesday-Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday hours begin at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the fair will open at 1 p.m. with the popular armbands on sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Tractors and old engines will be displayed on Saturday. Just before the Ellenboro fair begins, the N.C. Mountain State Fair will be held Sept. 10- 19 in Fletcher, just off I-26. Also cancelled last year, the State's best fair — in my opinion — will bring its usual agriculture shows that will feature some Rutherford County youth; farm animals, plants, fl owers; plenty of games, two or three exhibit halls that will provide room for social distancing, amazing rides and incredible food. The N.C. Mountain State Fair celebrates the people, agriculture, art and tradition that make this region great, said one fair promoter. The mission is to create unique experiences at an exceptional value in a safe, clean environment that is accessible to all. Advance tickets are available until Sept. 9 at Ingles market in Forest City. Located: 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher. Check the website for all times and ticket prices — www.wncagcenter.org Gate prices are $10 for adults; $6 for senior and $4 for children; those 5 and under are free. Just around the corner in October, the NC State Fair in Raleigh will be held at the State Fairgrounds Oct. 14-24. With its theme, "Worth the Wait!", the fair will feature new food, new vendors and new rides, plus the traditional —fl ower shows, agriculture shows, forestry exhibits, mobile dairy classrooms, antique farm equipment, youth dairy and cattle shows and much, much more. For the schedule, ticket prices, times and more, visit: ncstatefair.org There is something about an autumn fair. Long-awaited cooler air, the aroma of fair hotdogs, cotton candy and other foods and the colors of lights, are just a few adjectives describing a favorite time of year. Head out there this year. Observe the safety rules and remain diligent about the best ways to stay healthy. Make memories you'll never forget. Contact Jean at: gordonjean211@gmail.com COMING UP – THE SEASON OF FAIRS By: Jean Gordon DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10AM EVENTS MONDAYS: 10AM September 4 What: Spindale Community Connections 5th Anniversary Cele- bration When: Sat., September 4, 2021, 12:00 PM til 5 PM Where: Charles Deviney Park in Spindale More Info: Free food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Saturday, September 18 What: Country Ham and Chicken Pie Supper - Drive Thru Only due to Covid When: September 18, 2021 - 4:30 - 6:30 Where: Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse - across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School More Info: Cost $10.00 per plate. Country Ham, Chicken Pie, green beans, grits, slaw, applesauce, biscuits, and dessert. Please come out and support Mt. Vernon Community Club as they continue to serve the Mt. Vernon Community. Now thru Summer What: Volunteers needed When: Now thru Summer. Open M-F, 8:30am-2:30pm Where: Chase Corner Ministries, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City. More Info: You will be a Neighbor helping other Neighbors in your community. Just show up and we will put you to work Now thru Sept. 7 What: Fairy garden installations When: Now thru Sept. 7 Where: Lake Lure Flowering Bridge More Info: 828-625-2540 September 10 Deadline What: 38th Annual Mountain Glory Festival When: October 9 Where: Downtown Marion More Info: Spaces available for local craft artisans. Application deadline: Sept. 10. Festival: Oct. 9, 2021. Applications: www. mountiangloryfestival.com or call 828-652-2215. Saturday, Sept. 11 What: Car Show- R-S Central Baseball Show & Swap Meet When: Sept. 11; registration: 8:30-11am Where: R-S Central High School, 641 US Hwy. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 More Info: $20 car show entry. $25 swap meet entry. Awards, raf- fles, giveaways. Info: Johnnie 828-429-7500, Jimmy 828-748-2797 September 18 What: Pancake Breakfast & Walk for Life When: September 18; Breakfast from 8-9:30am, walk begins at 10am Where: Grace Chapel, 121 Mitchell St Forest City More Info: The event is free. Donations will be accepted which will support free services offered at Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center. September 18 What: Free Food Giveaway When: Sat., Sept. 18; 8-10am Where: Caroleen Congregations Holiness Church, 112 Walker Store Road, Ellenboro More Info: For safety we ask that you stay in your car. Come to the lower parking lot and we will bring the box to your car. September 23 What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck When: September 23 Where: Concord Baptist Church, 720 Old US Hwy. 74, Bostic More Info: First Come, First served. Must be a Rutherford county resident and meet low-income requirements. 828-247-0096. •Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 157 West Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. WHERE YOU ADVERTISE MATTERS! Market Your Home Where More Locals Look. Reach thousands of potential buyers in your local market when you present your property in Rutherford Weekly's Real Estate section. To Advertisie Your Property 828-248-1408 advertising@RutherfordWeekly.com RutherfordWeekly.com Small town friendly, BIG time results! SHOP AT HOME! WITH A CLICK WITH A CLICK OF THE MOUSE! OF THE MOUSE! www.momsinprayer.org Our Mission: Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.