Rutherford Weekly

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH STARTING TO FEEL COLD? Come to the Downtown Forest City Our 20th Year • Issue No. 41 • October 11, 2012 • 828-248-1408 RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM 828-245-4297 174 East Main Street Forest City ForestCityMowers.com yMowers.com HEATER STORE See our ad on page 7 Festival Takes On New Meaning Festival Takes On New Meaning Snuffy Jenkins Bluegrass Snuffy Jenkins Bluegrass By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com VISIT Rutherford VISIT Rutherford Count County candidates..." a rare disorder in which blood vessels become infl amed, making it hard mandolin plal candidates..." a rare disorder in which blood vessels become infl amed, making it hard mando in player has been d agnosed with Wegener's G a ulomatosi Politics.com "Know the "Know the n in Spr i for ood to fl ow. The cause s unknown. t mainly af ects be in involved t is most common in middle age adult in the nose in the nose,, sinuses ears lungs and kidneys although other areas ma be or b bllood to fl quires prolonged and serious treatment. quires prolonged and serious treatment. sinuses,, ears,, lungs and kidneys,, although other areas may olved.. I It is most common in middle age adultss. The condition re- The cause is unkno i wn. I It mainly afffects b blood vessel 16th th David Wiseman performing on stage at the festival Photo: Courtesy Rutherford County Arts Council Politics.com changed o a more blueg ass f iendly outdoor Fes ival at Globe Pestivt al at Globe Park i in Forest City the v changed to a more b t ere presented starn named fe were prese ted startting at 1 p.m. on Sunda nam d for an o d time banjo player and fi nger style, Snuffy Jenkins from Harris, Rutherford County, North Caro- erent meaning. It became a benefi t for David Wise- uce Pine and now from Granite Falls. The acclaimed egener's Grrannulomatosiss, nger style, Snuffy Jenkins from Harris, Rutherford County, North Caro- lina,lina, took on a diff took on a different meaning. It became a benefi t for David Wise- man, bor,man born n Spruce Pine and now from Granite Falls The acclaimed er has been diagnosed withi or an old time banjo plal er and an ear an earlly proponent of the three y proponent of the three festival, With the deiWth the deve opment of the new estival grounds for the Snuffy Jenkins n Forest City,, the venue or the annual e ent has luegrass frriendly outdoorss. This year six ing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oc ober 7th. Th October 7th.t Photo: Courtesy Rutherford County Arts Council elopment of the nel w f festival grounds for the Snuffy Jenkins ue f for the annual event has This year six g groups The fe estival, with good friends. Left to Right: David Wiseman, Mark Schimick, Rob Parks, Billy Constable David Wiseman performing on stage at the festival with good friends. Left to Right: David Wiseman, Mark Schimick, Rob Parks, Billy Constable As a consequence, this years Snuffy Jenkins Festival, with no ad- mission chargeimssion charge,, asked e er one to donate at the festival to help David roups Wseman offset his impending medical expen es.xpensess Wiseman offset his impending medical ei The condition re- Wseman c/o Rutherford Cou ty Artts Council, Pord County Arn N ould likl 280434 e to help t At Lake Lure's Rumbling Bald... 16 Annual Antiques, Rod Ca Showod Car Shor By: M.A. Andrews Breast Cancer Awareness Guide on Page 17 See our October Is Roland King is here with his prize possession of 25 years, the 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster with Rumble Seat. The Ford Model A was manufactured between 1928 and 1931. It replaced the venerable Model T which had been produced for 18 years. It was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company. After introduction, by February 4, 1929, the Ford Model A had one million cars sold. In March of 1930 sales hit three million! Prices for the Model A ranged from $385 to a top of the line roadster for $1400. The Model A was the fi rst Ford to use the standard set of driver controls with conventional clutch and brake pedals, throttle and gearshift. Annual Antiques, Classics & maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com The Vintage Tin Street Rod Association held its 16th annual car show at Rum- held its 16th annual car show at Rum- bling Bald Resort on Lake Lure with over bling Bald Resort on Lake Lure with over two hundred cars and participants from two hundred cars and participants from eight states. The states represented were and Alabama. Michael Blanton of Bostic, President of the association said: "It was President of the association said: "It was our second biggest show we've ever had. quality of cars we've ever seen." There were thirty fi ve top awards as well as speciality awards presented. The response was great and turnout made it one of the best car shows ever seen in this part of the countrt response was great and turnout made it one of the best car shows ever seen in this par of the country. ® The Vintage Tin Street Rod Association eight states. The states represented were North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky and Alabama. Michael Blanton of Bostic, our second biggest show we've ever had. However, this show was the best overall However, this show was the best overall quality of cars we've ever seen." There were thirty fi ve top awards as well as speciality awards presented. The A rare antique at the show was the 1910 Frank- lin, Model G, touring car. This 4 cylinder car is owned by Kenny and Betty Stockman of Prosper- ity, S. C. It took two awards: The Shriners Choice Award and the Top 35 Award. The car has been a part of the family and passed down through the years. It sits under a protective tent and is transported in a special enclosed trailer. It's a beauty and in mint condition. Shown here with the Franklin is proud owner, Kenny Stockman. The Franklin autos were manufactured between 1902 and 1934 in Syracuse, Onodaga County, New York. The 1910 Model G was the winner of the one-gallon fuel economy contest held by the Buffalo Automobile Club. It went 46.1 miles on the allotted one gallon of fuel. The Franklin became known as "The Car Beautiful". ure's Rumbling Bald... Classics & lood vesselss Wseman who has always g ven of himself f you were unab e to attend bu wou d like o help,, you may do so b sending a contr bution to: David Wiseman c/o Rutherfi N.. C. 280 3 up when others needed helpt and gu tar player as well as a time of need. time of need." On Sundau On S nday, Oc ober 7th we l over $20 0 was aised to give to David Wiseman who has alwi ut wt er as well as a w wonderful singer He s helped others in October 7th wt ys givi en of himself. I If you were unablle to attend you may do so by sending a contriibution to: David s Council, P.O. B x 44, Forest City ell ol er $2000 w0 as r raised to give to David Boox 44, Forest City, As a consequence, this years Snuffy Jenkins Festival, with no ad- asked everyone to donate at the festival to help David Rutherford Arts Council Director, Matthew McEnnerney said that: "Daavid has donated his services on numerous occasions over the years of our programs. He has always been one of the fi rst to step He is an accomplished mandolin, fi i onderful singer. He''s helped others in a a Rutherford Arts Council Director, Matthew McEnnerney said that: "D vid has donated his services on numerous occasions o er the years in suppor in supportt of our prog ams He has alw ys been one of the fi rst to step up when o hers needed help. He s an accomplished mandolin, fi dd e and guitar plai ddlel Call: (828) 382-0027 yournorthland.com speeds approximate. Actual speeds may vary. Northland manages network bandwidth. Internet usage is limited to 2.5 GB. A $25 overage fee ap- plies if the account exceeds 2.5 GB of usage per month. Unlimited Home Phone pricing limited to direct-dialed domestic calls. Activation fee due on activation. Installation not included. Offer valid for new customers or existing customers adding a service. May require credit check, depos- it and/or payment by credit card. Rates exclusive of fees, taxes and, if necessary, equipment rental. Equipment necessary for some services. Not available in all areas. 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