Rutherford Weekly

Our 19th Year • Issue No. 39 • September 29, 2011 WE CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT FOR FREE • WE CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT FOR FREE In & "SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY"® Saturda #1 Japanese Senior Lifestyle Special Section Good Life Life Publishing next week. Call 828-248-1408 to reserve space! BROOKS BENEFIT Dinner & Gospel Singing at Ellenboro Elementary School Fri. Oct. 7 5:30pm-8pm Benefit for Claude & Wanda Brooks. Claude has recently had open heart surgery and Wanda has just had a hip replacement. Proceeds benefit outstanding medical bills. Advance tickets can be purchased at Sammy's Supermarket or at Main Attraction Hair Salon. Member of the Woodworkers of Rutherford County display their talents. By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com The 40th Annual Hilltop Festival in Rutherfordton is defi nitely extra special this year. As always, admission is free. It will incorporate block after block of Main Street and also the side streets of the Rutherford County seat. The 40th Annual Hilltop Festival in Rutherfordton is defi nitely extra special this year. As always, admission is free. It will incorporate block after block of Main Street and also the side streets of the Rutherford County seat. Established in 17t Es ablished in 1787, Rutherfordton is one of the oldest towns in western North Carolina Downtown Rutherfordton, where the 40th Annual Hilltop Festival will take place, is listed on manages to maintain it's old time charm. The Hilltop Fall Festival embraces everything that is family and ever family and everything that is fun.ything that is fun. This year's live entertainment, on stage in front of the courthouse, includes "Throwdown This year's live entertainment, on stage in front of the courthouse, includes "Throwdown Jones", 11am-1pm, National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, Bradley Ellis, 2-3pm, and "Junk- On Main Street there will be endless activity going on and special street shows including a 5K Race and Fun Run beginning ati Downtown Rutherfordton, where the 40th Annual Hilltop Festival will take place, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While moving for the National Register of Historic Places. While moving forward year after year, Rutherfordton manages to maintain it's old time charm. The Hilltop Fall Festival embraces everything that is 7, Rutherfordton is one of the oldest towns in western North Carolina.. ward year after year, Rutherfordton Jones", 11am-1pm, National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, Bradley Ellis, 2-3pm, and "Junk- Puncher" from 3-5pm. The special attraction is the addition of 12 year old Bradley Ellis who will make his fi rst appearance since winning the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship in Septembert Puncher" from 3-5pm. The special attraction is the addition of 12 year old Bradley Ellis who will make his fi rst appearance since winning the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship in Sep ember. On Main Street there will be endless activity going on and special street shows including a 5K Race and Fun Run beg nning at 8am, the eighth annual Tour de Pumpkin bike ride benefi t t ting Rutherford Housing Partnership, at 10am. The annual K9 costume contest takes place a am, the eighth annual Tour de Pumpkin bike ride benefi t-- ing Rutherford Housing Partnership, at 10am. The annual K9 costume contest takes place att 11am. The next feature is the "Over The Mountain Victory Men" marching in period outfi ts with fe corps, (they'll also share historic stories on the court street stage). There 11am. The next feature is the "Over The Mountain Victory Men" marching in period outfi ts with their drum and fi their drum and fi fe corps, (they'll also share historic stories on the court street stage). There will be dance groups performing, belly dancing, zumba activity, and a special fl ash mob. On will be dance groups performing, belly dancing, zumba activity, and a special fl ash mob. On second street beginning at 1pm there will be a cornhole tournament with a cash prize of $100. second street beginning at 1pm there will be a cornhole tournament with a cash prize of $100. Something special for the kids are pony rides and Truman's Playland. Something special for the kids are pony rides and Truman's Playland. Vendors will offer homemade crafts and art. Of course, the famous good eats will also be endors will offer homemade crafts and art. Of course, the famous good eats will also be there. What would the festival be without corn dogs, funnel cakes, roasted corn, popcorn, bar there. What would the festival be without corn dogs, funnel cakes, roasted corn, popcorn, bar- becue, ice cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and orangeade? The Hilltop Festival has it all. defi nitely will want to be there. Bradley Ellis, the 2011 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion Children fun activities are always popular. With the help of parents, the kids create great faces. We pay CASH for metal! We take aluminum cans, rims, copper, steel, brass, radiators and more. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR OLD CARS & FARM EQUIPMENT! Located at Exit 189 off Hwy 74 at the corner with Hwy 120. Call for Prices 828-447-3505 Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm See Our Derby Truck In Action At The Cleveland County Fair See Friday, October 7th e Our r Derby Tru k rb ck In A t ctiion (pictured with his grand- father) will perform on stage at 2pm in front of the courthouse. This is the fi rst appearance for the 12 year old since winning the national championship. becue, ice cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and orangeade? The Hilltop Festival has it all. This annual all day street party welcomes the fall in a tradition that spans four decades. You This annual all day street party welcomes the fall in a tradition that spans four decades. You defi nitely will want to be there. The R-S Central Art Club created this Fame Monster. An interesting addition to the festival. By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Ruther Saturday, October 1st October 1st Main Str Main Street therfordton Inspections & Service Center 828-247-6005 Out Best Alignment in Town All New State of the Art Equipment 431 W. Main St., Forest City Across From Dollar General 49.99 WOW! 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $ We will check for Free! Honest & Fair Prices And Service In A Christian Environment! 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