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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, October 13-October 19, 2022 293 S Broadway St., Forest City 828-245-0434 Monday & Tuesday 8AM-5PM Thursday & Friday 8AM-5PM Sat. 8AM-12PM • Closed Wed. Not Just Oil, Pennzoil FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK! KIDS' CORNER BROUGHT TO YOU BY: DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAYS: 10AM CALENDAR MONDAYS: 10AM Thru October 21 What: Youth Basketball Sign- Ups When: Now through October 21 Where: Spindale House; 119 Tanner Street, Spindale More Info: Boys & girls ages 5-15. Spindale residents: $25. Non resident $35. Late sign-ups will be put on a waiting list. 828- 286-3716. October 15 What: Bar-b-que Chicken Dinner When: October 15; 4pm-7pm Where: Piedmont- Pleasant Hill Community Club, 1761 Maple Creek Rd., Rutherfordton More Info: $8. October 18 What: Addiction Support Group When: October 18, 6pm Where: Highland Apartments; 171 Butler Rd, Forest City. More Info: Rena: 828-305-1280. What: Virtual Volunteer Orientation via Microsoft Teams When: October 18; 1pm Where: Virtual More Info: Four Seasons, non-profit provider of hospice & palliative care New Volunteer Orientation prepares those who'd like to serve patients. To register call 828-692-6178 or email volunteers@fourseason- scfl.org Saturdays thru October What: Rutherford Farmer's Market When: Saturdays 8am-noon Where: Depot St., Forest City More Info: rutherfordfarmers- market@gmail.com October 21 What: Free Food Giveaway When: October 21; 8-10am Where: Caroleen Congregation Holiness Church, 112 Walker Store Rd, Ellenboro More Info: Lower parking lot, we'll bring box to your car. October 21-23 What: Rutherford County Arts Council presents production of Prize winning Harvey, by play- wright Mary Chase When: Friday, Oct. 21- 7pm; Saturday, Oct. 22- 7pm; Sunday, Oct. 23- 3pm Where: Maple Street Theater; 132 Maple St., Rutherfordton More Info: 828-245-4000. Tickets: Tix.com. October 22 What: PAWS 4th Annual PetFest When: October 22; 10am-2pm Where: Morse Park, Lake Lure More Info: A wonderful day devoted to your favorite furry friend: vendors, food truck, entertainment, raffle, kid's activ- ities, adoptable dogs and cats, Blessing of Animals: 12 noon. Volunteer Opportunity What: Volunteer Opportunity When: On going More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & super- vises child advocate volunteers to represent & promote best inter- ests of kids in court system. Need volunteer advocates www.volun- teerforgal.org, 828-288-6121. Email your community happening to: events@rutherfordweekly.com Sitting in the stands at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) last Friday night was historic. For the fi rst time since 2019 the Special Olympics of North Carolina was holding its equestrian tournament. Covid shut down much of the Special Olympics events, but this year many events have returned. At least 50 Special Olympians from across North Carolina were introduced to a crowd of parents, friends and supporters on Friday night. TIEC has hosted world events at the facility, but had never hosted the Special Olympics, but it won't be the last, staff said. The President of the Special Olympics thanked the staff at TIEC with a message to return in 2023. TIEC has been preparing for the Special Olympics for three years and then COVID arrived, but last weekend a dream came true for so many athletes. "It's an honor and a privilege to welcome you here," said Sharon Decker, president of the Carolina Operations for the Tryon Equestrian Partners. She told the athletes they were competing in the stadium where equestrian athletes from 44 states and 28 countries had competed and they should feel especially proud. Decker offi cially declared the 2020 Special Olympics Equestrian Tournament was underway. "Let the games begin," she exclaimed. Wendy Schonfelt, head coach of the Mecklenburg County team, praised the work of theTIEC staff and everyone involved in Special Olympics. She has been a part of the athletic events since she was in high school. Later in life after the birth of a baby with disabilities, she continued her support of Special Olympians across the state and nation and shared her delight in being a part of the state event. Rutherford County didn't have any equestrian athletes, but maybe next year. TIEC provided the horses for the athletes as they competed in the indoor stadium Saturday and Sunday. Awards were presented throughout the competition and also on Saturday night during the Saturday Night Lights events. Coaches, families, and athletes spent a memorable weekend at TIEC and it was delightful to witness their enthusiasm and their pride as athletes. We can thank the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver for her passion to begin the Special Olympics in 1968. When the equestrian athletes return next year, do yourself a favor and attend the event. And in the meantime, as Rutherford County's Special Olympians compete, be there to support them. Be a volunteer with Rutherford County's Olympians and help those who make a way for these young people to compete in athletes. Thanks Allison Kennedy Dorsey and your team in Rutherford County for being there for these Olympians. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com STATE SPECIAL OLYMPIC GAMES AT TIEC WERE HISTORIC By: Jean Gordon NO MORE ROBERT H. LUTZ Attorney At Law 704-600-6003 • 704-600-6004 www.rlutzlaw.com WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! WE CAN HELP STOP FORECLOSURES! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! OVERWHELMING CREDIT CARD DEBT! REPOSSESSIONS! REPOSSESSIONS! ©CommunityFirstMedia WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. We help people fi le for bankruptcy relief We help people fi le for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. under the bankruptcy code. 310-8 E. 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