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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 18-August 24, 2022 But seek you fi rst the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 I, Jason Ray Wease and the members of the Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Offi ce, are committed to excellence in law enforcement and are dedicated to the people, traditions, and diversity of our county. In order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and reduce the fear of crime we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity, and law enforcement with vision. A SHERIFF FOR THE PEOPLE! Please consider my Vision for our County and Vote Jason Ray Wease for Sheriff of Rutherford County "IN GOD WE TRUST" Paid for by Wease for Sheriff ©Community First Media Community First Media VOTE VOTE TUESDAY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 8 The participants are shown along the rail trail in front of the student art work displayed in the east side of Spindale. The 2022 Throwing Bones 2022 Not-A-Sprint weekend was held recently in memory of Kirk Wilkerson. The event included 3, 6 and 12 hour endurance runs on a course on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail from POPS to Spindale and return. Article Provided By: Pat Nanney Throwing Bones is a non-profi t organization that encourages blood cancer patients to stay healthy and active throughout treatment. The weekend included a golf tournament, silent auction and the Movement Fest held at POPS in Forest City. The Rutherford County Schools hosted its Welcome Back event last Monday August 8 at R-S Middle School in Rutherfordton. Teachers, administrators and other school personnel participated in the day-long event. In addition to the opening assembly ceremony, teachers also attended workshops and meetings throughout the day. The Principal of the Year Julie Powell was honored and the 2022-2023 teachers were also honored. Hundreds attend new school year assembly Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Rachael Bradley photos. The Rutherford County Schools Resource Offi cers were also recognized. School for Rutherford County Schools students began on Monday. Community event for students and the community Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. The Wells Springs United Methodist Church in Forest City conducted a Community Family and Friends Backpack Giveaway and Fun Day on Saturday. Free food and beverages were offered to everyone and Back to School supplies were given to students in K-8 grades. A bounce house, games, prizes and a display of a fi re truck were all a part of the event. Hot dogs, hamburgers and fi sh were served. The Pastor is Rev. Lisa Moore. A u t h o r Carolyn Curry will be the guest at the S e p t e m b e r 1 meeting of Books and Bites at the Lake Lure Inn. The event is sponsored by Mountains Branch Library. Curry will talk about her book "Sudden Death". Joining Carolyn will be her husband Bill who played professional football with the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and most recently head coach at Georgia State University. Signup sheets available at Mountains Branch Library. Cost: $25 for 3-course lunch at Lake Lure Inn and a donation to Mountains Branch Library. Checks made payable to Friends of the Library and mailed to 150 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure, NC 28746. For more info call 828-287- 6392. Author coming to Lake Lure Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Carolyn Curry

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