Rutherford Weekly

"RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S ONLY AUDITED NEWSPAPER" KNOWLEDGE in the mind, HONESTY in the heart, STRENGTH in the body. Anniversary Special RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Our 20th Year • Issue No. 20 • May 17, 2012 • 828-248-1408 Your Chance To Meet JACK Wednesday, May 23rd 4pm until 8pm ROUSH 4pm u 4p Give us a call for your rst week free to see if our martial art program is for you before making this life-changing experience. Martial Arts is all about bringing out the best in ones mind, body & spirit. This will be accomplished if you never give up. $39 95 40 KEETER 704-482-6791 At FORD • LINCOLN • ROUSH 1775 E. DIXON BLVD. • SHELBY, NC Rutherford County Rutherford County American Legion Baseball American Legion Baseball JR LEGION 2012 SCHEDULE 5-26 N. GASTON 5PM 5-28 @ N. LINCOLNTON 7PM 5-30 @ GASTON-ASHEBROOK 7PM 6-2 LINCOLNTON 5PM 6-4 POLK DH 5PM 6-5 @ SHELBY 7PM 6-7 @ N. GASTON 6PM 6-19 W. LINCOLNTON 6PM 6-20 GASTON 6PM 6-22 N. LINCOLNTON 6PM 6-24 @ W. LINCOLNTON 4PM 6-25 @ LINCOLNTON 7PM 6-27 WED SHELBY 6PM 6-29 FRI @ CHERRYVILLE 7PM 7-2 MON CHERRYVILLE 6PM 7-5 PLAY-OFFS ALL HOME GAMES AT RS MIDDLE SR LEGION 2012 SCHEDULE 5-25 FRI SHELBY 5-27 SUN HENDERSONVILLE 5-28 MON @ HICKORY 5-31 THU HICKORY 6-3 SUN ASHEVILLE 6-5 TUE @ CHERRYVILLE 6-6 WED CALDWELL 6-19 TUE @ HENDERSON- VILLE 6-20 WED @ BURKE 6-23 SAT BURKE 6-24 SUN @ ASHEVILLE 6-26 TUE CHERRYVILLE 6-27 WED @ SHELBY 6-29 FRI @ CALDWELL 7-3 PLAY-OFFS 7-31 STATE PLAY-OFFS HOME GAMES @ MC NAIR FIELD 7PM An original 1924 Rutherfordton Fire Truck was on display. $990 per mo. for 60 days or Home Phone Northland The band "One Man Up" plays under the 225 celebration banner in front of the courthouse. The 40th Annual Rutherfordton Mayfest turned out to be the biggest and best in its' histori b ggest and best in its' history. To some it was Cinco De Mayo, some, it was Cinco De Mayo,, but to Rutherford County, May 5th was all about the Mayfestival The 40th Annual Rutherfordton Mayfest turned out to be the but to Rutherford County, May 5th was all about the Mayfestival in Rutherfordton! in Rutherfordton! The day was another family fun day and celebration of Ru- seat. Saturday, May 5th saw thousands of family and friends come The day was another family fun day and celebration of Ru- therfordton being 225 years old! The entire year, 2012, is dedi- therfordton being 225 years old! The entire year, 2012, is dedi- cated to continual celebrations of Rutherford County's county cated to continual celebrations of Rutherford County's county seat. all contributed to a wonderful celebration. At the courthouse, live music fi lled the air and welcomed guests. The kiddie bounce Saturday, May 5th saw thousands of family and friends come out on a beautiful day. Festival food, demonstrations, and crafts out on a beautiful day. Festival food, demonstrations, and crafts all contributed to a wonderful celebration. At the courthouse, live music fi lled the air and welcomed guests. The kiddie bounce infl atables and the pony rides were the youngsters favorites. block of Rutherford County's organizations displaying their con- tributions to the county. This year's fun fi lled festival was extra A young man succeeds in climbing to the "top of the mountain" special as the "Happy 225th Birthday theme" made its' present known by the proud populace of Rutherford County! The good news and celebrating continues all year. Our county, formed in 1779 and named for Griffi th Rutherford, leader of an expedi- tion against the Cherokee in 1776 and a general in the American Revolutionarl The next event, scheduled for June, will embrace the theme: "Celebrating Landmarks and Architecture". Tours are being y War, continues to display its' never ending pride! known by the proud populace of Rutherford County! The good news and celebrating continues all year. Our county, formed in infl atables and the pony rides were the youngsters favorites. Politicians were in full force seeking votes. It was block after Politicians were in full force seeking votes. It was block after block of Rutherford County's organizations displaying their con- tributions to the county. This year's fun fi lled festival was extra special as the "Happy 225th Birthday theme" made its' present 1779 and named for Griffi th Rutherford, leader of an expedi- tion against the Cherokee in 1776 and a general in the American Revo utionary W continues to display its' never ending pride! The next event, scheduled for June, will embrace the theme: "Celebrating Landmarks and Architecture". Tours are being planned of the downtown historic district and numerous other planned of the downtown historic district and numerous other private and public structures. This will include a signifi cant col- lection of pre civil war homes being a part of this unique and proud heritage. A special event, to be announced, is planned proud heritage. A special event, to be announced, is planned at the Firehouse lnn. Downtown Rutherfordton is listed on the towns. Aren't you glad you live in Rutherford County? Aren't you glad you live in Rutherford County? at the Firehouse lnn. Downtown Rutherfordton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district and is National Register of Historic Places as a historic district and is a beautiful representation of rural western North Carolina small private and public structures. This will include a signifi cant col- lection of pre civil war homes being a part of this unique and a beautiful representation of rural western North Carolina small towns. Don't ask me my name, just ask me if I'm having a good time! My smile says it all! In order to remain a mystery man, he gets his face painted by an expert. The band "One Man Up" plays under the 225 celebration banner in front of the courthouse. By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com 40th th In Rutherfordton... In Rutherfordton... Licensed & certtii ed nationally recognized award-winning member of the US Black Belt Schools 140 W. Main St. • Forest City 828-245-5792 † First 2 weeks & uniform Classes for 5 years-adult Biggest and Best! Biggest and Best! Annual Mayfest Annual Mayfest Make the call—start saving today. Reliable, full-featured Home Phone service. Call (828) 245-1633 today or visit yournorthland.com. Ca Limited time offer. Some restrictions may apply. May not be available in all areas. 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