Rutherford Weekly

"RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S ONLY AUDITED NEWSPAPER" SEE OUR AD INSIDE FOR A MONEY SAVING COUPON RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Our 20th Year • Issue No. 18 • May 3, 2012 • 828-248-1408 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 Sat., May 5TH Night Of The Y ar t Of The Year H 6PM Til 9PM 1st Bike Battle AXX $1.00 OFF 50% ouse Of Payne Cycle Works East Coast Cycles Will Be Here With Prizes FREE Back Tire To The OfP C l W k FREE GIVEAWAYS $ Friday Nights May 4TH ay 4 Thru June 15 Joined together for the Facebook"Thumbs Up"; Tom Furlong, Vice President of Site Operations for Facebook; NC Deputy Commerce Secretary Dale Carroll; NC Sen. Wes Westmoreland; former NC Senator Debbie Clary; NC Sen. Ralph Hise; Rutherford County Commissioner Julius Owens; Forest City Mayor Dennis Tarlton. Secretary Dale Carroll; NC Sen. Wes Westmoreland; former NC Senator Debbie Clary; NC Sen. Ralph Hise; Rutherford County Commissioner Julius Owens; Forest City Mayor Dennis Tarlton. Joined together for the Facebook"Thumbs Up"; Tom Furlong, Vice President of Site Operations for Facebook; NC Deputy Commerce By: M.A. Andrew • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com ou could call it a celebration, but it was more of a salute or thank you from both Facebook, North Carolina and especially Ruthert bo h Facebook, North Carolina and especially Rutherfford County One might say it was a mutual admiration party enjoyed by over 300 people. In the true tradition it was a mutual admiration party enjoyed by over 300 people. In the true tradition of our heritage, it was declared a pig pickin'. The big white tent at Facebook's 284 Social Circle held dignitaries and honored guests. The speeches were both ap- propriate and gratefullyi You could call it a celebration, but it was more of a salute or thank you from ord County.. One might say, of our heritage, it was declared a pig pickin'. The big white tent at Facebook's 284 Social Circle held dignitaries and honored guests. The speeches were both ap- propr ate and gratefully, br ef. To use oday's argon, it was a magnifi cen "shout cent "shoutt out" by everyone involved. All parties involved in the creation of Facebooks data center conveyed appreciation and especially pride. After all from all over our na- ord County was chosen above anyone else. It defi - Thru June 15TH out" by everyone involved. All parties involved in the creation of Facebooks data center conveyed appreciation and especially pride. After all from all over our na- tion and the world, Ruthertion and the world, Rutherfford County was chosen above anyone else. It defi nitely was a magnifi cent achievement. brief. Ti use today' t s jargon, it was a magnifi j nitely was a magnifi cent achievement. Building 1 of Forest City's Facebook project broke ground in November, 2010. It is now complete. Building 2 construction began in the fall of 2011. It's comple- tion is expected later this year. Hundreds of thousands of servers programed in world. Tom Furlong, Vice President of Site Operations said it best: "Our Forest City www.legalgrounds.net Main Street • Rutherfordton iiSSt t R Rtth fddt f 828-286-9955 For More Information Get Your Tickets Today! Mon.-Sat. 5:30am-10:30pm Sun. 10:30am-9:30pm The address of success - 284 Social Circle - greets all visitors. Open 10am-11pm Mon.-Sat. We accept Bi-Lo Bonus Fuel Perks starting at Internet Attentive and grateful guests share the enthusiasm and pride of both Facebook and Rutherford County. Faster, more reliable Internet. 12 Mbps. 8x faster than DSL. yournorthland.com (828) 245-1633 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. 2582 Hwy. 74A, Forest City "Next To Ramada Inn" 74 JUNCTION people involved, in North Carolina and e ond for coming together to build and staff a world-class facility in less than a year and a half. build and staff a world-class facility in less than a year and a half. We want to thank the thousands of people involved, in North Carolina and be b yond,, for coming together to ant to thank the thousands of tion is expected later this year. Hundreds of thousands of servers programed in this facility will help connect Facebook's more than 845 million users around the om Furlong, Vice President of Site Operations said it best: "Our Forest City date center is among the most advanced and most energy effi cient facility of Building 1 of Forest City's Facebook project broke ground in November, 2010. It is now complete. Building 2 construction began in the fall of 2011. It's comple- this facility will help connect Facebook's more than 845 million users around the world. date center is among the most advanced and most energy effi cient facility of its kind. It is an amazing accomplishment, and wouldn't have been possible if we hadn't worked so very well together." He and Governor Purdue both echoed its kind. It is an amazing accomplishment, and wouldn't have been possible if we hadn't worked so very well together." He and Governor Purdue both echoed the sentiment that "We are proud that Facebook chose to make North Carolina destination." That statement is already confi rmed by The Horsehead Corporation choosing Rutherford County over a 100 other locations for its' new plant. An interesting fact which anyone can brag about is that more than 1,500 people have spent 1.2 million working hours on the data center project thus farl the sentiment that "We are proud that Facebook chose to make North Carolina a 'friend'. It also helps confi rm North Carolina's distinction as a global business a 'friend'. It also helps confi rm North Carolina's distinction as a global business destination." That statement is already confi rmed by The Horsehead Corporation choosing Rutherford County over a 100 other locations for its' new plant. Most of those are people from Rutherford County and surrounding areas. Pres- ently more than 60 people are employed within the facility. An average of 600 An interesting fact which anyone can brag about is that more than 1,500 peop e have spent 1.2 million working hours on the data center project thus far. Most of those are people from Rutherford County and surrounding areas. Pres- ently more than 60 people are employed within the facility. An average of 600 construction workers are on site everyday. Other jobs include groundkeepers and construction workers are on site everyday. Other jobs include groundkeepers and maintenance personnel. Facebook has also distributed thousands of dollars in grants to Rutherford County non-profi ts. Facebook is very committed to direct and indirect benefi ts as a commun ty partner.. One example is its' key role in developing the fi rst Ruther ford County Science and Tech Expo at Isothermal Community College. Rutherford County government and the state of North Carolina reaches out ford County Science and Tech Expo at Isothermal Community College. Rutherford County government and the state of North Carolina reaches out to any and all who would like to bring their businesses here. This attitude is defi to any and all who would like to bring their businesses here. This attitude is defi - nitely proven very successful. Aren't you glad you live in Rutherford County? Our future is looking great! One example is its' key role in developing the fi rst Ruther- nitely proven very successful. Aren't you glad you live in Rutherford County? Our future is looking great! maintenance personnel. Facebook has also distributed thousands of dollars in grants to Rutherford County non-profi ts. Facebook is very committed to direct and indirect benefi ts as a community partneri DRAFT BEER OFF APPETIZERS Celebrates Rutherford County! ©Community First Media

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