Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, February 9-February 15, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............16 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................17 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........12 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k Smith's Drugs has sold more than 53 copies of the book "It's About Jesus" 45 copies of "Heart On Wheels", the book about Tommy Hicks have sold. This is Spindale's centennial year, and special things are planned for the celebration. One of the events will be the unveiling of a statue of the textile worker. Many people have memories of the men that sat on the wall in front of the Spindale House, waiting for the whistle to blow for the shift to change. Some smoked cigarettes, some drank coffee kept in their lunch pails, others just waited and talked to each other about the news of the day. Both men and women were an important part of this working community. After all, Spindale was one of the leading textile manufacturing centers in all western North Carolina. From as early as 1910 to the 1990s, it was home to the largest number of textile mills in the county and the largest number of workers with 7 manufacturers producing yards of cloth and spools of yarn. In the early 1920s, when the town was to be incorporated, S.B. Tanner, a textile magnate, said the town should be named for the spinning factories which used spindles. The word evolved, and the town was named Spindale. In this centennial year, the town has worked diligently to offer a meaningful representation that expresses our roots. Many of our citizens had parents or grandparents that worked long hours for many years in those mills. The statue, life-sized, and made of brick, will be placed on the wall depicting the textile worker. You already enjoy fl ags on Main Street that represent our history. Eventually, banners and fl ags will come down, but the statue will remain for years to come so that these workers will not be forgotten. Eventually, it is hoped to have a statue of women workers as well. It is hoped you would like to be a part of this project. Any gift, however small, is not only appreciated but needed. If you would like to help, please make your check payable to The Town of Spindale, and on the memo line, simply write statue. It doesn't matter the amount. Every donation adds up. Let's not allow the importance of these workers be forgotten. Contributions can be mailed to PO Box 186 Spindale, NC 28160. Statue of the textile worker to be unveiled during Spindale's centennial year celebration; donations needed Article Provided By: Pat Nanney The Gardner- Webb University Offi ce of Alumni Relations has planned a full week for HOOPSCOMING in February. Alumni, former athletes, and friends are invited to return to campus for two special events on Feb. 11 and 18. "We are eager to have our alumni and friends back in Paul Porter Arena for Hoopscoming 2023," asserted Director of Alumni Relations Leah Clevenger. "For our athletes, there is nothing better than having a packed house. The school spirit and energy that our alumni and friends bring, particularly our basketball and cheer alumni, make for an exciting atmosphere for our Runnin' Bulldogs. We want to see everyone in their red, black, and bulldog for Hoopscoming on Feb. 11 as well as Legacy & Legends on Feb. 18." The program on Feb. 11 begins with lunch at noon in Bost Gym. A special feature is the recognition of the men's team of 1963 on the 60th anniversary of their conference win. During lunch, team member and GWU Trustee, Tom Watson, will speak about the excitement of that big win for Gardner-Webb. Guests will also hear from coaches, Women's Basketball Alumna, Linda Cody Shelton '78, as well as Cheer Alumna, Molly McKinney Huss '12. Then, everyone will attend the men's game vs. Campbell at 2 p.m. that includes recognition of groups at various timeouts. All men's basketball alumni will be recognized during one timeout, and the team of '63 will have a distinct recognition at another. The cost for lunch and the game is $20. On Feb. 18, the program is "Legacy & Legends: Women's Basketball Celebrates Title IX." The event starts at 2 p.m. in Stewart Hall. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served, and Women's Head Coach Alex Simmons will speak along with Lauren Bevis, recently named Big South Conference women's basketball Co-Player of the Week and the program's all-time leader in career three-pointers made in the Division I era. Alumni and friends will also have an opportunity to meet all the women's basketball team members and coaching staff. A behind the scenes tour of the team and facilities will be offered. The game against UNC-Asheville starts at 4 p.m. in Paul Porter Arena. Women's basketball alumni will have the honor of "building a human tunnel" for the starting fi ve and special seating behind the bench as guests of Simmons. They will be recognized at halftime and receive a Title IX celebration T-shirt. The cost for the program and the game is $20. GWU Hoopscoming Basketball Events Featured Feb. 11 and 18 Article Provided By: Jean Gordon