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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 11-May 17, 2023 345 S. Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 NO CREDIT, POOR CREDIT ©Community First Media Community First Media LET US DECIDE! LET US DECIDE! WE FINANCE WE FINANCE w w w . w w w . M o o r e s A u t o s I n c M o o r e s A u t o s I n c . c o m . c o m Over 130 people participated in the senior games this year including 71 fi rst-time participants which pleased Senior Games Coordinator Barbara Hill who hosted the ceremonies. Those attending the event enjoyed hot dogs and hot fudge sundaes sponsored by WoodmenLife. Barbara and her assistant Connie Patterson presented medals to winners in the various athletic events and some fun awards to some of the participants. Sponsors and volunteers who assisted with the games were recognized including June and Rickey Green who are senior game ambassadors. Closing Ceremony and Sporting Events Awards Ceremony held at Rutherford County Senior Center Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation established the Charles Z. Flack, Jr. Community Leadership Award in 2010 in memory of Mr. Charles (Chuck) Z. Flack, Jr. Mr. Flack was a businessman and community leader who dedicated his life to serving others and creating opportunities for individuals to succeed. He believed the primary path to a productive life was through education. He was able to help guide thousands of students on their educational journeys as a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors for 16 years and as province commander of his beloved Kappa Alpha Order. Mr. Flack was also a founding member of the Board of Trustees for the Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation. He served on the board for 21 years. The Charles Z. Flack, Jr. Community Leadership Award is given annually to one ROPE Award recipient from each high school who has demonstrated leadership, community service, organizational skills and vision in his or her school and community. The recipients of the award receive up to $8,000 over four years for their postsecondary education. The Foundation announces the recipients of the Charles Z. Flack, Jr. Community Leadership Award for 2023 are Kinsley King from Chase High School, Amelia Harris from East Rutherford High School and Jackson Knox from RS Central High School. Three Rutherford High school seniors are recipients of the Charles Z. Flack, Jr. Community Leadership Award Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Kinsley King Amelia Harris Jackson Knox Congratulations, Pat! Mawmaw Peg would be proud of you! Love, your family & friends Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers PLEASE PLEASE RECYCLE RECYCLE