Rutherford Weekly

"RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S ONLY AUDITED NEWSPAPER" Join Us For Our Initial Church Choir Series Exclusively At In Person! After Live! Church! Sunday, April 1 • 12:20 The Adaville Baptist Church Youth Choir Our 20th Year • Issue No. 13 • March 29, 2012 • 828-248-1408 Relaxing. Authentic. Tasteful. 464 West Main St. Forest City Located Near Downtown Forest City 1 Block From Owls Stadium 828-245-4949 Clean/Spruce Up Downtown Rutherfordton By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com The annual Rutherford Town Gold Coin Event and Silent Auction gets underway. This year, the annual Gold Coin Event and Silent Auction became the kick off for a well planned year of celebrating Rutherfordton's 225 years of existence. This year, the annual Gold Coin Event and Silent Auction became the kick off for a well planned year of celebrating Rutherfordton's 225 years of existence. The annua fundraiser was held on Saturday,, March 23rd, at the Ruther March 23rd, at the Ruther- The annual fundraiser was held on Saturdayl fordton Clubhouse from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.fordton Clubhouse from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cindy Adair, Rutherford Town Revitalization Event Planner and Coordinator Saturday March 31 8am-12pm We're getting ready for Rutherfordton's Birthday Party - 225th Anniversary Kick Off on April 14, 1pm. Come to the parking lot next to Town Hall at 8am for assignments, safety vests, gloves, trash bags and rakes. Bring your own cleaning implements if you like. For More Info call 828-287-3520 or just show up on March 31. Cindy Adair, Rutherford Town Revitalization Event Planner and Coordinator was very pleased with the turnout and discussed the forthcoming events was very pleased with the turnout and discussed the forthcoming events during the 225 year celebration. First off, there will be a birthday party on during the 225 year celebration. First off, there will be a birthday party on the Ruther the Rutherfordton Courthouse lawn beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aprilfordton Courthouse lawn beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th. On May 5th, the annual Mayfest will take place. New this year will be an old fashioned July 4th celebration. It will include old timey boxcar races, watermelon eating contest, three legged sack race, a car show and two bands. It will also feature an old fashioned walking parade, decorated bikes and a Red Hat ladies promenade. In September the celebration features a s and 1840's the Bechtler Mint produced more than $2.25 million dollars in gold coinage. It is credited with producing the nation' It is credited with producing the nation's fi rst $1 gold coin. The annual Christmas parade will round out the celebration of a town founded 225 years ago. Christmas parade will round out the celebration of a town founded 225 years ago. and a Red Hat ladies promenade. In September the celebration features a free movie on the Bechtler Mint of Ruther free movie on the Bechtler Mint of Rutherfordton.fordton. It will be shown at R-S Central High School. In the 1830'It will be shown at R-S Central High School. In the 1830's and 1840's the Bechtler Mint produced more than $2.25 million dollars in gold coinage. s fi rst $1 gold coin. The annual Rutherfordton was established in 1787 to serve as the seat of govern- ment for Rutherford County. Both the County and Town are namesakes Rutherfordton was established in 1787 to serve as the seat of govern- ment for Rutherford County. Both the County and Town are namesakes of General Griffi th Rutherford, a popular western North Carolina politician and general during the Revolutionary War period. It replaced the small vil- lage of Gilbert Tlage of Gilbert Town (once located 3 miles north) which served fi rst at the coun y seat of old Tryon County during the Colonial period and continued tto serve in that capacity when Rutherford County was formed in 1779. Be- county seat of old Tt 14th. On May 5th, the annual Mayfest will take place. New this year will be an old fashioned July 4th celebration. It will include old timey boxcar races, watermelon eating contest, three legged sack race, a car show and two bands. It will also feature an old fashioned walking parade, decorated bikes cause the move from Gilbert Town to Rutherfordton caused no interruption in the offi in the offi cial business of the county or local court, Rutherfordton holds the distinction of being home to the oldest continuing body of government in distinction of being home to the oldest continuing body of government in western North Carolina. Carolina. Also, downtown Rutherfordfton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district and is a beautiful representation of of General Griffi th Rutherford, a popular western North Carolina politician and general during the Revolutionary War period. It replaced the small vil- own (once located 3 miles north) which served fi rst at the yon County during the Colonial period and continued o serve in that capacity when Rutherford County was formed in 1779. Be- cause the move from Gilbert Town to Rutherfordton caused no interruption cial business of the county or local court, Rutherfordton holds the western North Carolina. Rutherfordton is steeped in history and continues to retain its "old Rutherfordton is steeped in history and continues to retain its "old time" charm. Ruther time" charm. Rutherfordton is among the oldestfordton is among the oldest towns in western North towns in western North Carolina. Also, downtown Rutherfordfton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district and is a beautiful representation of rural western North Carolina small town. The 225 birthday celebration is a very special occasion and everyone throughout the county is invited to join in Ruther throughout the county is invited to join in Rutherfortons year long birthdayfortons year long birthday celebrat celebration.ion. rural western North Carolina small town. The 225 birthday celebration is a very special occasion and everyone New Location! Next To BB&T 161 Park Lane Dr., Rutherfordton 828-287-2171 RTR's Gold Coin Event Kicks Off R ther Kicks Off Rutherfordton' 225 Year Celebration TR's Gold Coin Event 225 Year Celebration n's Easter Egg Hunt Sat. March 31 1PM at Old Gilkey School Community Center Ages 12 & under David Brown, Treasurer of RTR, checks in guests Pauline and David Ferris, originally from Miami, Florida at the annual Gold Coin Event. Pauline and David are new residents of Green Hill. Internet starting at Starting off an evening of fun are (left to right), Kitty McCammon, RTR Events Planner and Coordinator, Cindy Adair, and Robin Van Jura. Faster, more reliable Internet. 12 Mbps. 8x faster than DSL. (828) 245-1633 yournorthland.com When compared to 1.5 Mbps DSL service. Offer ends 3/31/12. Offer valid for new customers. Some restrictions may apply. May not be available in all areas. See www.yournorthland.com/offers for more details. ©Community First Media ©Community First Media RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM

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