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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 28-May 4, 2016 Wanted: People who will climb walls, run 1.25 miles and trek through tires all while doing so to help a local young cancer patient. If you meet this criteria, then the Crazy 4 Colby Obstacle Course on May 6 at 5:30 p.m. is for you. The event is being presented by Rutherford Women's League. Proceeds from the event will benefi t the family of Colby Whiteside, a 5 year old who was diagnosed last summer with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. "Each year Rutherford Women's League identifi es a need in the community we will support with fundraisers," said Julie Pittman, a member of the League. "Colby's story pulled at our heartstrings …. it could be any of us. We're all in a position to really rally the community around this family and this kid who I've never seen not smile." The popularity of obstacle courses sparked the League to create their own, designed so that children Colby's age could even take part, said Christy Bare, a member who has helped organize the event. "We mapped out and designed the course in conjunction with the Town of Rutherfordton to utilize roadways and park areas, but also to use areas that are proposed for future town trail development," Bare explained. "Each obstacle will have an alternate exercise to perform if a participant feels they cannot perform the obstacle." There are 9 obstacles along the 1.25 mile course, including climbing walls, traffi c barriers, balance bars, a tire obstacle and more. "We feel like everyone will have a lot of fun," Bare said. Those who do not want to participate but who want to provide fi nancial support for the family may make donations and cheer on participants. Colby's cancer is fast acting, said his mom, Jessi Whiteside. Since his diagnosis, he has spent all but 25 days in the hospital, undergoing chemotherapy treatments. In January he had a bone marrow transplant with cord blood, and he and his family remain near Duke University Medical Center post- transplant. The community has provided an outpouring of support for the family, and has been a blessing, Whiteside said. "I would have never imagined for people to have a love for my child like I do … this journey has been a roller-coaster, but I'm so thankful I have had a community behind us and friends, family and our church family at West Point Baptist Church who love us. All I could ever say to anyone and everyone is thank you, but saying that could never have enough of my emotions in it to express how much it really means. " Colby is doing better than expected and better than average following the transplant, Whiteside said, and is running around playing and eating well. "He never stops smiling," she said. Registration for Crazy 4 Colby Obstacle Course is $30 per runner and $20 for those ages 10 and younger, and may be done online at RutherfordOutdoor.org/ outdoor-activities/RaceSeries/ Races. Finisher medals will be given out as well as prizes for the craziest costume, craziest school group, biggest group and craziest individual. 'HE NEVER STOPS SMILING' Proceeds from obstacle course will help young cancer patient Article Provided By: Allison Flynn, Rutherford Weekly 139 E. Main Street, Downtown Forest City 828-245-4591 • www.SmithsDrugsFC.com Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-7pm, Sat. 7:30-4pm Like us on ©Community First Media Community First Media APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Talk to your Smith's Drugs Family Pharmacist about prescription and over-the-counter drugs and alcohol use. Some things are ALWAYS good together..... Some things should NEVER be combined. RED CROSS ASKS FOR BLOOD DONATIONS THIS SPRING Article provided by: Rebecca J. Cummings, American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients across the country. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O, A negative and B negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year. To make an appointment to give blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Tuesday, May 10 Gilkey School Community Center, 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. 2-6pm. To schedule appointment call Hilda Roper at (828) 287-5673. Wednesday, May 11 Rutherford County Government Blood Drive at the Rutherford County Bldg., 289 N Main St., Rutherfordton. 11am-3:30pm. To schedule appointment call Debra Conner at (828) 287-6145. Wednesday, May 18 Rutherford Regional Medical Center, 288 S Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton. 12-6pm. To schedule appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcross- blood.org. Saturday, May 21 Lowe's 1788, 184 Lowes Blvd., Forest City. 10am-2:30pm. To schedule appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Monday, May 23 Spindale United Methodist Church, E Main & Methodist Dr., Spindale. 3pm-7:30pm. To schedule appointment call (828) 286-2281. Forest City Police Department Senior Police Offi cer James Greene recently received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certifi cation from the North Carolina Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Standards Division. The Advanced Law Enforcement Certifi cate is the highest level of professional certifi cation issued by the North Carolina Department of Justice to police offi cers who have completed the required years of service, professional training and continuing education. Offi cer Greene has been in law enforcement for 20 years, and was presented the certifi cate by Forest City Police Chief Jay Jackson. OFFICER RECEIVES ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE Article Provided By: Forest City Police Department Across 1. Resting places 5. Healthful retreats 9. Fink 13. ___ cheese 14. Casts 16. Maui dance 17. Viewed with approval or pleasure 19. "Iliad" warrior 20. Two-seater 21. Back, in a way 22. Saws with the grain 23. Goes on and on 25. Fox relative 27. Thin wires with tiny tufts of yarn 31. "Much ___ About Nothing" 32. Course 33. Chest material 37. "___ we forget" 39. Hot spot 42. Baby 43. Song of joy 45. Achy 47. Absorbed, as a cost 48. Short tables accompanying sofas 52. Disperse 55. 100 kurus 56. Farfetched 57. Sylvester, to Tweety 59. Big step 63. ___-bodied 64. Hardly ordinary 66. Bottom of the barrel 67. Slope of loose rock debris 68. ___ Scotia 69. Coastal raptors 70. Aims 71. Form of matter Down 1. Doozy 2. Icelandic epic 3. Angry outburst 4. Small amount 5. Clutter; a total mess 6. Quote, part 3 7. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g. 8. Product motto 9. Keen or eager 10. Papal court 11. Beth's preceder 12. Boito's Mefi stofele, e.g. 15. Dorm annoyance 18. Change, chemically 24. "Buona ___" (Italian greeting) 26. Parenthesis, essentially 27. Segmented organ near mouth of invertebrates 28. "I had no ___!" 29. Ask 30. Charm 34. Call 35. A chip, maybe 36. Bakery selections 38. Indiscreet, inconsiderate 40. "O Sanctissima," e.g. 41. Skilled performers 44. "___ a chance" 46. Our "mother" 49. Unborn embryo 50. Home of Paris 51. Large estate or manor 52. Flat 53. Wooden pole used in Scottish games 54. ___ wrench 58. Confl icted 60. "American ___" 61. Hawk's opposite 62. Final, e.g. 65. Cabernet, e.g. Crossword Puzzle brought to you by: Answers on page 23

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