Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 27-May 3, 2023 The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to provide thousands of bike helmets to children across the state to reduce serious injuries and save lives. "Wearing a helmet is an easy way to reduce the risk of head injury when riding a bicycle," said Ryan Brumfi eld, director of the state's Integrated Mobility Division. "We hope the Bicycle Helmet Initiative will help reduce bicycle injuries and raise awareness about the importance of safe bicycling practices." NCDOT's Bicycle Helmet Initiative plans throughout the remainder of the year to provide 22,950 bicycle helmets to ensure that children have the resources they need to stay safe while riding their bikes. Since 2015, the Bicycle Helmet Initiative has provided 77,065 helmets to children in need. The state gave a record 19,900 bike helmets to children last year. This year's giveaway would again break that record. NCDOT started the Bicycle Helmet Initiative in 2007 to educate cyclists, especially children, about the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bike to reduce the risk of severe brain injuries. From 2009-2018, children up to 17 constituted 40.3% of emergency department visits for all nonfatal bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries, according to the CDC. NCDOT uses some funds from the sale of "Share the Road" specialty license plates and federal funding to purchase the helmets. Helmets are then distributed at local safety events for underprivileged children. Participating organizations include schools, YMCAs, local law enforcement agencies, parks and recreation departments, churches and other organizations that host bike safety events. For more info visit NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division . 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Completed applications can be submitted at Spindale Town Hall: 125 Reveley St., Spindale. EOE THE TOWN OF SPINDALE SEEKING A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/FIRE INSPECTOR The Rutherford County Arts Council will present "The Adventures of Pinocchio," a musical play by Diane McEnnerney, based on the book by Carlo Collodi, on Friday, May 5 at 7pm and Saturday, May 6 at 3pm in the R-S Central High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission, and are available at tix.com, or at the door. The cast will feature over 70 actors of all ages, and is led by Alex Lane as Pinocchio, Don McKinney as Geppetto, and Jonah Millwood as the storyteller, Carlo Collodi. Featured cast members include: Angelo Parks as the Cricket, Raphael Lugo as the Fox, Veronica Lugo as the Cat, Teresa Lugo as the Child Blue Fairy, Addie Goode as the Adult Blue Fairy, Alaina Goode as the Snail, Tessa Gaddy as the Chick, Zaniah Cherry as the Bluebird, Madison Snyder as the Crow, Jessica Spainhour as the Owl, Lauren Faunce as the Yellow Parrot, Phoenix Greene as the Green Parrot, Brad Russell and Grafton Corbett as the Carabineers, Zachary Lane as the Coachman, Julia Lane as the Dormouse, Cheryl Justice as the Innkeeper, Donna Kersey as the Old Woman, Gill Corbett as the Coal Man, and Jaison Malan as the Brick Layer and Farmer John. Pinocchio's Schoolmates will be played by Colt Faulkner as Lampwick, Tobias White as Carlo, Daniel Bradley as Giovanni, Eli Hunsinger as Dominick, Will Crawford as Lorenzo, Max McKeithan as Antonio, and Eli Sturgill as Eugene. The Marionettes of the Great Marionette Theatre will be played by Emma Malan as Mimi, Sophia Roach as Fifi , Kiera Kegley as Colette, Sasha McKeithan as Cici, Addison Hunter as Gigi, Winnie Roach as Jeanette, Lydia Roach as Brianna, Laurel Rochester as Hannah, Marcy Kunes as Gerogette, Molly Gray as Susanna, Lucy Malan as Vanna Anne Cosette, Colin Link as Pulcinella, Christopher Voltz as Harlequin, Kailey Malan as the announcer Giorgina, and Rusty Wilson as the Fire Eater. The Woodpeckers will be played by Kali Fowler, Cora Harding, Lilly Langley, Layla Langley, Amelia Murray, Kendall Murray, Elora Nunez, Ruthie Roberts and Aveiona Sprouse. The Villagers will be played by Stella Beam as the Little Girl, Crosby Russell as the Little Boy, Makenzlie Murray, Hayden McFadden, Zachary Lane, Emily Roach, Gill Corbett, Alaina Goode, Fisher Gray, Cheryl Justice, Layla Langley, Raphael Lugo, Ruthie Roberts, and Eli Sturgill. The Fisherfolk will be Kailey Malan, Emma Malan, Katherine Murray, Stephanie Sprouse, Donna Kersey, Angie Malan, Lucy Malan, Amelia Murray, Kendall Murray, Aveiona Sprouse, Julia Lane, Veronica Lugo, Madison Snyder and Jessica Spainhour. The Busy Bees will be played by Zaniah Cherry, Lilly McCurry, Angelo Parks, Emily Roach, Makenzlie Murray, Sarah Fountain, Jaiden Langley and Anna Sias. Stella Beam, Tessa Gaddy, Fisher Gray, Molly Gray, Colin Link, Max McKeithan, Sasha McKeithan, Amaria Pickett, Winnie Roach, Crosby Russell and Christopher Voltz will play the Coach Riders. Pinocchio, the musical play, opens May 5 Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Pinocchio cast features 70 actors. Free Bicycle Helmets Coming Soon Article Provided By: ncdot 2023 Rutherford County Sports Hall of Fame inductees shown following the recent induction ceremony are (left to right) Keenan Lee Carpenter, Charles "Dean" Huffstickler, Billy Ray Haynes, Jr., Chris Michael and Pam Harmon. 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