Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, November 9-November 15, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 11 Veterans Day, also known as "Armistice Day," is Saturday, November 11, and is a federal holiday with many offi ces closed. Rutherford County government offi ces and schools are among those locally to observe the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 10. AMONG SPECIAL EVENTS AND CEREMONIES THIS WEEK INCLUDE: Veterans Day Program Nov. 9 at Forrest Hunt Elementary School, Forest City; 9am Veterans, friends and family are encouraged to attend the ceremony in the gym. Veterans Day Program, Nov. 9 at Sunshine Elementary School; 8:30am for brief outdoor ceremony; brunch will be served inside. Veterans Day Program. Nov. 9 at Rutherford County Senior Center, 10:30am; Center will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. The third annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Nov. 10; lunch, 11am; shotgun start 12 noon at Cleghorn Golf and Sports Club, Rutherfordton. All proceeds will directly benefi t Rutherford County Veterans via the Veterans Relief Fund administered by the Marine Corps League, Forest City; goal of 26 teams; call Troy Stanley at 828-447-8526 for more information. Veterans Day Program, Friday, Nov 10 at 9am Lakeview Terrace at the Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure. A buffet breakfast for veterans and spouses will be served following the program; other guests may make a donation for their meal. Veterans Day Celebration, Friday, Nov, 10 from 3 to 6pm at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall (125 Weathers Street, Forest City). Local Veterans from the United States Armed Forces will be honored. Rev. Sherman G. Dunmore, Sr. will be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. Veterans Day, November 11 Ceremony at 11am at the Rutherfordton City Cemetery. A new monument created by two Eagle Scouts will be revealed and dedicated during the brief ceremony to be held near the fl agpole. Sunday, November 12 - Veterans and First Responders Services, Nov. 12 at 11am at Pleasant Grove, United Methodist Church 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City. Reception to follow; all veterans and fi rst responders invited to attend the service of honor. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon LOCAL VETERANS DAY EVENTS Thank you for safeguarding our freedom, protecting our country and preserving our way of life. To all who have served and all who continue to serve, we thank you for your courage, sacrifice and dedication. Thank you to the brave men and women of our military for your service past and present! SALUTING ALL WHO SERVED With Respect & Deep Gratitude Day is done, Gone the sun, From the hills, From the lake, From the skies. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh Go to sleep, Peaceful sleep, May the soldier Or sailor, God keep. On the land Or the deep, Safe in sleep. Love, good night, Must thou go, When the day, And the night Need thee so? All is well. Speedeth all To their rest. Fades the light; And afar Goeth day, And the stars Shineth bright, Fare thee well, Day has gone, Night is on. Thanks and praise, For our days. 'Neath the sun, 'Neath the stars, 'Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh. - "Taps" Bugle Call Lyrics " Taps"

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