Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/1501875
Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Smith's Drugs has sold more than 56 copies of the book "It's About Jesus" 48 copies of "Heart On Wheels", the book about Tommy Hicks have sold. Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................15 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............14 Community Calendar.....................14 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 ©Community First Media Community First Media 720 South Church St., Forest City • 828-245-7274 720 South Church St., Forest City • 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm RECOVERY •SPRAINS •SPORTS INJURIES •ACHING MUSCLES •FATIGUE INCREASES CIRCULATION ACCELERATING RECOVERY REDUCING PAIN PAIN RELIEF •ARTHRITIS •TENDONITIS •JOINT PAIN HOW DOES INCREDIWEAR WORK? Incrediwear products increase circulation to reduce infl ammation & swelling, relieve pain, restore mobility, and accelerate recovery. Unlike compression products, Incrediwear products do not need to compress to work. Instead, our technology incorporates semiconductor elements within our fabric that releases negative ions when stimulated by body heat. The negative ions activate cellular vibrations that increase blood fl ow & speed. Increasing circulation helps bring more oxygen and nutrients to the target area, which optimizes the body's natural healing process & accelerates post-operative recovery. 1973 1973 2023 2023 Our Our Anniversary Anniversary Serving Our Community Serving Our Community ©Community First Media Community First Media I WANT I WANT Y O U Y O U TO TO REPLACE REPLACE YOUR YOUR WINDOWS WINDOWS CALL CALL W I N D O W S W I N D O W S 828-437-4848 828-437-4848 R O S S R O S S Special Olympics Rutherford County (SORC) participated in the Summer Games in Raleigh June 2-4. The contingent of folks going to Raleigh included 12 athletes and 1 Unifi ed Partner, coaches, family and friends. Athletes competed in basketball, gymnastics and bowling events. Athletes and their wins are: • Aiden Hollifi eld- Basketball Skills: Bronze Medal • Tea Crawford- Gymnastics: Bars- Bronze, Beam- Gold, Floor- Gold, Vault- 4th, All Around- Silver; • Yanessa Ortiz, Cassandra Collier, Amanda Whiteside, Amber Dysert, and Kato Porter- Bowling Team: 4th Place • Michael Cobb and Steven Camp- Bowling Doubles: Bronze • Billy Callahan and Erick Grondahl- Bowling Doubles: Gold • Zackery Arrowood and Jack Kennedy- Unifi ed Bowling Doubles: Bronze. Alison Dorsey Kennedy, Exceptional Children's Teacher for the Rutherford County Schools, is the coordinator and leader of the Special Olympics teams. Tiffany Arrowood commented on her Facebook post about the weekend. "Zackery (Arrowood) competed in Unifi ed Bowling Doubles with Jack Kennedy. They bowled yesterday and today. I am so proud of them coming in 3rd. Zackery had a great time between the opening ceremony, bowling, the dance. I am so thankful to Allison Dorsey Kennedy for making sure they get this chance to show their abilities and for recommending Zackery bowl with Jack." Rutherford County's athletes were among 1,300 Special Olympics athletes and Unifi ed partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, from across the state competing in athletics, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball. As the Special Olympics of North Carolina's largest state- level competition, athletes competed at various venues in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs. To ensure fair competition, the athletes were placed in competition divisions based on age, gender and ability level. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the top three fi nishers in each division, followed by fourth through eighth-place ribbons. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics North Carolina (NC LETR) Final Leg of the Torch Run Relay opened the 2023 SONC Summer Games during the Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 2 at Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of North Carolina State University at 7:30 p.m. During the Opening Ceremony, law enforcement offi cials presented the Circle of Honor and lit the cauldron, signifying the offi cial opening of the Games. As Special Olympics athletes are not asked to pay for any of the costs associated with their participation, an event of this size requires a vast amount of resources, including the support of nearly 1,000 volunteers. SONC extends its gratitude to the many individual volunteers, groups, individual sponsors and corporate sponsors that made this event such a success. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. The bowling team. Special Olympians represented at Summer Games Special Olympics team preparing to leave for the Summer Games. Aiden Hollifi eld competed in the basketball skills event. Billy Callahan and Erick Grondahl competed in bowling doubles. Alison Dorsey Kennedy drives a group of the Special Olympics of Rutherford County team. Summer is a season to enjoy some fun in the sun, but it's imperative that people remember to take steps to reduce their risk for heat illness. Those measures should include efforts to hydrate and remain hydrated throughout the day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that water will almost always help people remain hydrated even when they're working in the heat. But food also plays a vital role in preventing heat illness, as the CDC notes eating regular meals can help to replace the salt lost through sweat. It's also important that individuals avoid energy drinks and alcohol when spending time in the hot summer sun. Many energy drinks contain more caffeine than standard servings of coffee, tea and soft drinks, and excessive caffeine consumption can contribute to dehydration. The same can be said for alcohol, and the CDC reports that consuming alcohol within 24 hours of working in the heat can increase the risk of heat illness. Hydrating is key in summer heat