Rutherford Weekly

Our 18th Year • Issue No. 37 • September 16, 2010 EColfax Free FairRIDES Sept. 21 thru 25thru 25 Ellenboro School Carnivalal Sept. 21 2-6PM SATURDAY AWARDS WARDS “SMALL T WN FRIENDL “SMALL TOWN FRIENDL 1 DAY SALE! 1 DAY SALE! 1 DAY SALE! Broadway Motor Co. Broadway Motor Co. is getting readyis getting ready for their 2for their 2nd nd annual annual Y”® Y” 369 Butler Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043 1ST ST Look for our ad in next weeks paper! Cars•Trucks•SUV’ Below Wholesale! Below Wholesale! AlAll Pl Prriced Wiced Way ay 1 Day Only... Fri., Oct. 1st 1 DAY SALE! 1 DAY SALE! 1 DAY SALE! 196 S. Broadway St. 196 S Broadway St Forest C t Forest Citi y 828-447-2866 828-447-2866 By M A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfor week .com By M.A.. MUST READ! Entry form on page 16 THROUGH THE CONFUSION CUTTING A forum to answer all your questions about mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities resources in Rutherford County. Find out the answers to those questions and many more at the Community Forum September 23, 2pm to 4pm at the Senior Center in Spindale. •How to access mobile crisis services •What to expect if you ever need to fi le an Involuntary Commitment petition to protect a loved one from harming himself or others •Where you can get help for troubled youth •Why the emergency room is NOT your only option for crisis care •Where you can get help for Developmental Disabilities •Where you can get help for substance abuse disorders 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale Enjoy free refreshments and door prizes! Mark your calendar for the Community Forum Thursday, Sept. 23; 2pm-4pm at the Senior Center Photos Courtesy of Lionsgate. Photos Courtesy of Lionsgate. “We do everything under one roof... Foreclosures, Modulars, Manufactured and Financing... You Will Not Find A Better Deal outside Camelot Homes... This is Our promise.” 2626 S. York Rd. • Gastonia, NC 704-824-4000 approved credit Beautiful Home Only with $462 per month 108 AGER DRIVE • KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweeklly.com The year was 1987. A new fi lm company, Vestron, was not happy with the rough cut when their fi lm was completed on time and on budget on October 27, 1986. The Vestron executives fi nally convinced themselves that their fi lm was going to be a fl op. In May of 1987 the fi lm was screened for producer Aaaron Russo. His reaction? "Burn the negative and collect the insurance!" Finally the fi lm was premiered on August 16, 1987. Depressed, the Vestron executives planned to release the fi lm in theaters for a weekend and then, send it straight to home video sales which was their main business. Well, guess what? Regardless of the negative atmosphere surrounding the fi lm, "Dirty Dancing" sim- ply by word of mouth shot the fi lm to number one in the United States - almost overnight. In 10 days it hit the $10 million mark and by November it achieved inter- national acclaim. Seven months after what was thought to be a fateful release, "Dirty Dancing" brought in $63 million! It became one of the highest grossing fi lms in 1987 earning $170 million worldwide. Patrick Swayze, the second choice for the male lead, received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Unfortunately, the star passed away on September 14, 2009 of Stage IV pancreatic cancer. The fi lm which allowed for only two weeks of rehearsal and 44 days of fi lming is a major claim and achievement for Rutherford County's Lake Lure. Tomorrow, Friday, September 17 and also on Saturday, September 18, a major undertaking will showcase the very fi rst "Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure". It is scheduled to become an annual event! The proceeds from this two day event will benefi t The Foundation Performing Arts Center, Hospice of Rutherford County and the Lake Lure Youth Center. Visitors are invited to partake of the activities. On Friday, at 7pm at the Lakeside Film Screening at FireFly Cove you can feel like you are in the movie as you watch "Dirty Dancing" against the waterfront site of "the lift" on the original location of Johnny's cabin. Admission is free. You should bring your own blankets and chairs. On Satur- day from 9am to 4pm the outdoor "Dirty Dancing Family Festival" will take place. It will also include a shag competition. For this event: $20 per adult and $10 per child. Later at 6pm the "Time Of Your Life Gala" will take place at Firefl y Cove. $50 regular admission or $70 VIP. Without a doubt, this fi rst event should defi nitely capture the memorabilia and theme that will make it "The Time Of Your Life!" Lake Lure is defi nitely the place to be! • Phone: 828-248-1408 • HICKORY NUT GORGE CHAMBER HOSTS... ""DIRTY DANCING" FESTIVAL A LAKE LURE! DIRTY DANCING" FESTIVAL AT LAKE LURE! 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