Rutherford Weekly

©Community First Media ©Community First Media "RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S ONLY AUDITED NEWSPAPER" SEE OUR AD INSIDE FOR A MONEY SAVING COUPON RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Our 20th Year • Issue No. 17 • April 26, 2012 • 828-248-1408 KNOWLEDGE in the mind, HONESTY in the hear Y in the heart, STRENGTH in the body. Classes for 5 years to adult cardio/muscle toning program Rated the # Anniversary Special 1 in the nation. $ First 2 weeks & uniform 140 W. Main St. • Forest City 828-245-5792 † recognized award-winning member of the US Black Belt Schools Licensed & certtii ed nationally •# of Stairs to the Chimney: 491 •# of Stairs to the Chimney: 491 •Stairs Rebuilt for Winter 2012 Outcroppings Trail Reconstruction by the Numbers: Outcroppings Trail Reconstruction by the Numbers: •Stairs Rebuilt for Winter 2012 Project: 348 steps; •Lbs. of Steel: 82,900 Sat., May 5T Night Of The Y ar t Of The Year 6PM Til 9PM 1st Bike Battle AXX $1.00 OFF 50% FREE Back Tire To The FREE GIVEAWAYS East Coast Cycles Will Be Here With Prizes $ Friday Nights May 4TH ay 4 Thru June 15 DRAFT BEER OFF APPETIZERS View of rebuilt Outcroppings trail, © CRM, LLC looking up from the base. © CRM, LLC iew of rebuilt Outcroppings trail, looking up from the base. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, one of the Southeast's most iconic and popular outdoor travel destinations, reopened the Outcroppings trail iconic and popular outdoor travel destinations, reopened the Outcroppings trail on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The rebuilt trail offers new stunning views of the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, one of the Southeast's most on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The rebuilt trail offers new stunning views of the Park, increased capacity and improved comfort with more places to rest. The reopening of the Outcroppings trail, which leads from the upper parking lot to the Chimney stairs, permanently restores hiking access to the Chimney, the pected to reopen sometime later this spring. Discounted admission rates as of April 14 will be $12/adult, $5/youth (ages 6-15) and free for kids under 6. "NC State Parks is thrilled to see months of planning and years of guest to reveal this incredible new feature here at Chimney Rock State Park," said Adrienne Wallace, Park Superintendent, Chimney Rock State Park. Park, increased capacity and improved comfort with more places to rest. The reopening of the Outcroppings trail, which leads from the upper parking lot to the Chimney stairs, permanently restores hiking access to the Chimney, the Opera Box, Devil's Head and Skyline trail to Exclamation Point, the highest point Opera Box, Devil's Head and Skyline trail to Exclamation Point, the highest point in the Park. The modernized elevator and Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli are ex- in the Park. The modernized elevator and Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli are ex- pected to reopen sometime later this spring. Discounted admission rates as of commitment carry this project from a vision into a tremendous reality. The dedication of our construction teams, park staff and our community support dedication of our construction teams, park staff and our community support has made this exciting project a true success and we are pleased to be able "The rebuilt Outcroppings trail offers new perspectives for our guests. It'i like upgrading from a mountaintop gravel road to the Blue Ridge Parkway like upgrading from a mountaintop gravel road to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It'. It's April 14 will be $12/adult, $5/youth (ages 6-15) and free for kids under 6. "NC State Parks is thrilled to see months of planning and years of guest commitment carry this project from a vision into a tremendous reality. The has made this exciting project a true success and we are pleased to be able to reveal this incredible new feature here at Chimney Rock State Park," said Adrienne Wallace, Park Superintendent, Chimney Rock State Park. •Lbs. of Steel: 82,900 •Lbs. of Wood: 58,600 •Lbs. of Wood: 58,600 •Bolts & Screws: 16,000 Project: 348 steps; 203 feet of elevation change; 517 feet in length 203 feet of elevation change; 517 feet in length •Bolts & Screws: 16,000 •Man Hours Worked: 8,800 •Construction Workers: 14 •Man Hours Worked: 8,800 •Construction Workers: 14 an easier, more enjoyable trek for the family with new stunning views of Chim- ney Rock and the Gorge," said Mary Jaeger-Gale, General Manager, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. an easier, more enjoyable trek for the family with new stunning views of Chim- ney Rock and the Gorge," said Mary Jaeger-Gale, General Manager, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Awesome Views, Spacious Trail. Upgrading the Outcroppings trail preserves wesome Views, Spacious Trail. Upgrading the Outcroppings trail preserves access to the Park's iconic centerpiece for generations while improving the access to the Park's iconic centerpiece for generations while improving the guest experience. Landings are placed every 12 vertical feet of climb to facilitate rest stops, and the new six-foot-wide stairways, which increase capacity, have a gentler incline to make it physically easier for guests to hike to the Chimneyt A Construction Marvel. Four helicopter airlift missions were conducted to Dangling from a 250-foot rope attached to the helicopter, large steel columns were carefully threaded between large trees and lowered into new concrete "The rebu lt Outcroppings trail offers new perspectives for our guests. It's Construction Co. of Asheville, engineered pulley systems to transport heavy materials up the mountain. guest experience. Landings are placed every 12 vertical feet of climb to facilitate rest stops, and the new six-foot-wide stairways, which increase capacity, have a gen ler incline to make it physically easier for guests to hike to the Chimney. A Construction Marvel. Four helicopter airlift missions were conducted to transport tens of thousands of pounds of steel, wood, construction materials transport tens of thousands of pounds of steel, wood, construction materials and equipment to the trail construction site. The airlifts saved an estimated 6-8 footings with a precision down to inches. The ex-military pilot of Pirate Airlift from Atlanta stated this project was the "most challenging job in 21 years of materials up the mountain. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a developing international were carefully threaded between large trees and lowered into new concrete footings with a precision down to inches. The ex-military pilot of Pirate Airlift from Atlanta stated this project was the "most challenging job in 21 years of business." The general contractor for the trail reconstruction, Taylor & Murphy 29.95 Out Reopens at Chimney eopens at Chimney R Rock oppings Tg 152 W. Main St. • Forest City • Gift Cards are Available Great Mother's Day Gift Idea! Now Offers Massage Therapy 828-245-0202 Chiropractic Plus CAROLINA Outcrcroppin s Trail Trail reopens after challenging four and a half months of rebuilding stairways, a half months of rebuilding stairways, permanently restoring hiking access permanently restoring hiking access to the Chimney and upper mountain features. to the Chimney and upper mountain features. rail reopens after challell nging four and ail t to Chim e Chimnen y and equipment to the trail construction site. The airlifts saved an estimated 6-8 weeks of construction time on the project, which began in December 2011. weeks of construction time on the project, which began in December 2011. Dangling from a 250-foot rope attached to the helicopter, large steel columns business." The general contractor for the trail reconstruction, Taylor & Murphy Construction Co. of Asheville, engineered pulley systems to transport heavy Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a developing international outdoor attraction located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway 64/74A outdoor attraction located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway 64/74A in Chimney Rock, N.C. It has been recognized as one of the Southeast's most iconic and popular travel destinations for more than 100 years. In 2012, the Park is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the release of The Last of the Mohicans, which was fii Moh cans, which was fi lmed in Chimney Rock. The Park's 535-million-yea old monolith called Chimney Rock offers guests 75-mile panoramic views oflo d monolith called Chimney Rock offers guests 75-mile panoramic views of Hickori H ckory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. The Park features one of the highest water y Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. The Park features one of the highest water- falls of its kind east of the Mississippi River, Hickory Nut Falls, at 404 feet. A innovative educational programs for schools, homeschoolers, scouts and sum- mer camps. Visit Chimney Rock's website at chimneyrockpark.com. More in- mer camps. Visit Chimney Rock's website at chimneyrockpark.com. More in- formation on current Capital Improvement projects at chimneyrockpark.com/ progress or by calling 800-277-9611. formation on current Capital Improvement projects at chimneyrockpark.com/ progress or by calling 800-277-9611. Thru June 15TH View to Chimney from the Opera Box. ©Steven McBride Article compliments of: Matt Popowski, PR & Events Manager Chimney Rock Management, LLC www.legalgrounds.net Main Street • Rutherfordton iiSSt t R Rtth f dt 828-286-9955 For More Information Your kids are growing and so are we. 162 Commercial Drive, Forest City (behind Wendy's and Big Dave's) For appointments, call 828-287-9325 We've moved to a new location! in Chimney Rock, N.C. It has been recognized as one of the Southeast's most iconic and popular travel destinations for more than 100 years. In 2012, the Park is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the release of The Last of the lmed in Chimney Rock. The Park's 535-million-yearr- falls of its kind east of the Mississippi River, Hickory Nut Falls, at 404 feet. A destination for travel groups, weddings and special events, the Park also hosts destination for travel groups, weddings and special events, the Park also hosts innovative educational programs for schools, homeschoolers, scouts and sum- Since 1975

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