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County can trace its history back to Revolutionary times
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utherford County was first incorporated in April of 1779. Named for Griffith Rutherford, a leader of an expedition against the Cherokee in 1776, the county lost some real estate in the 1800s as parts were portioned off to form some of Cleveland, McDowell and Polk counties. The county is divided into 14 townships: Camp Creek, Chimney Rock, Colfax, Cool Spring, Duncans Creek, Gilkey, Golden Valley, Green Hill, High Shoals, Logan Store, Morgan, Rutherfordton, Sulphur Springs and Union.
The Rutherford County Commission, the governing body for the county, is made up of five commissioners. Currently serving are district one, Bill Eckler; district two, Susan Crowe; district three, Eddie Holland; district four, Bo Richard; and district five, Julius Owens. Commissioners meet the first Monday of each month. In 2012, Crowe announced she would not seek reelection in the Nov. 2012 elections. The current County Manager is Carl Classen, who can be reached via e-mail at carl.classen@rutherfordcountync.gov or by phone at (828) 287-6060.
Rutherford County is rich in history after being incorporated in 1779. There are 14 townships in the county. Rutherford County is governed by a Board of Commissioners that include five elected commissioners that serve four-year terms.
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A PEEK AT THE PAST April 14, 1779: Rutherford County is born. Previously Tryon, the county was named for General Griffith Rutherford. No western boundary existed for the county; it extended as far west as settlers dared to go. A western limit was created by the formation of Buncombe County in 1791. Sept. 7, 1780: Rutherford County becomes more involved in the Revolutionary War with the entrance of Col. Patrick Ferguson’s British troops, who overtook the post at Gilbert Town. Ferguson engaged Rutherford County troops in battle at the head of Cane Creek. Rutherford County troops were among other members of the Overmountain Men who defeated Ferguson in October 1780 in the Battle of Kings Mountain.
1877: The town of Burnt Chimney was incorporated. It was named for the blackened chimney remaining after a fire destroyed the large home of James McArthur. The first mayor was G.E. Young. The community well in the public square furnished water for residents for years. The name was changed later to Forest City. 1879: A new Rutherford County Jail was built on Main Street in Rutherfordton. Feb. 11, 1893: The town of Hampton (present-day Ruth) was incorporated. The first mayor was S.D. Hampton. March 4, 1893: The town of Bostic was incorporated. The first mayor was G.T. Bostic.
1787: Rutherfordton, the county seat, was established. July, 1831: Christopher and Augustus Bechtler opened a mint in Rutherfordton. During the nine years of the operation of the mint a total of $3,625,840 was handled. The first gold dollars minted in the United States were produced at Bechtler Mint: one-dollar pieces, two $50 pieces and five dollar pieces. 1836: A new courthouse was built in Rutherfordton, about 20 feet back from the previous courthouse, located on South Main and West Court Streets. Jan. 12, 1841: Rutherfordton was incorporated, with about 40 inhabitants in the town. John McEntire was the first mayor.
October, 1906: Rutherford Hospital was formally opened by Dr. Henry Norris and Dr. M.H. Biggs, using temporarily the old Rutherford Military Institute remodeled school building. A new building on the same site was opened on March 9, 1911, and deeded to Rutherford County in August, 1925. 1906: Thomas Edison visited Rutherford County to examine deposits of monazite, which was used in the manufacture of incandescent lamps. He came in the first automobile ever seen by many in Rutherford County. March 11, 1907: Union Mills was incorporated. The first mayor was Henry Forney. 1916: Spindale came into
existence as a village. It was incorporated on Aug. 21, 1923, and S.E. Elmore served as the first mayor. 1925: The town of Alexander Mills was incorporated. The first mayor was S.A. Summey. 1925: Lake Lure was constructed by Carolina Mountain Power Corporation. The town was incorporated in 1927. 1926: The present Rutherford County Courthouse was constructed on Main Street. The cornerstone was laid Jan. 13, 1926. Sept. 10, 1936: President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed through Rutherford County. Nov. 21, 1975: The Rutherford County Airport was opened. 1987: Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, filmed in Lake Lure and catapulted the town to international fame. 1991: Chimney Rock Village incorporates. 1992: 20th Century Fox films “The Last of the Mohicans” starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeline Stowe in Chimney Rock Park. Sept. 4, 1996: A major flood causes extensive
damage in the Hickory Nut Gorge. Lake Lure is closed after extensive environmental damage including some liquid propane tanks floating in the lake. Major roads are closed for days. 1998: The textile industry around which most of the county was created, began its decline. During 1998 Bon Worth, Dan River, Schneider Mills, Cone Mills in Forest City, Burlington Industries and Stonecutter Mills all closed its doors. The county lost 1,400 textile jobs that year. 2005: North Carolina Governor signs bill to create Hickory Nut Gorge State Park. 2010: Rutherford County Commissioners approve a contract with PANGAEA, a fiber network that provides highspeed Internet to major arteries of Polk and Rutherford counties. Nov. 12, 2010: Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site with more than 500 million users, announces it will build a $450 million data center in Rutherford County. It is the company’s first facility on the East Coast. 2012: The Town of Rutherfordton celebrates it’s 225th anniversary with events scheduled from April to December.
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Elected officials County Commissioners
Sheriff
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Bill Eckler (R) Nov. 2014 1696 Clark Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-8724 bill.eckler@rutherfordcountync.gov
Carolyn Keever Nov. 2012 125 Mandy Ln. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-3883 chkeever@rcsnc.org
Susan G. Crowe (D) Nov. 2012* 154 Pearidge Rd. PO Box 295 Bostic, NC 28018 (828) 245-0494 susan.crowe@rutherfordcountync.gov
Barry Gold Nov. 2012 560 Gilmer Edwards Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286-1320 bgold@rcsnc.org
Eddie Holland (D) Nov. 2012 110 Holland View PO Box 575 Henrietta, NC 28076 (828) 657-9253 eddie.holland@rutherfordcountync.gov
John Mark Bennett Nov. 2012 141 Blackberry Cove Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-4639 mbennett@rcsnc.org
Bo Richard (R) Nov. 2014 240 Dixon Road Ellenboro, NC 28040 (828) 453-0815 bo.richard@rutherfordcountync.gov
Matt Stamey Nov. 2012 254 Elizabeth Avenue Forest City NC 28043 (828) 429-2708 mstamey@rcsnc.org
Julius Owens (R) Nov. 2014 154 Goshen Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286-4271 julius.owens@rutherfordcountync.gov
Sherry Hodge Bridge Nov. 2014 177 Brookridge Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-4842 shbright@rcsnc.org
Chris Francis (R) Nov. 2014 190 Dark Corner Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 447-9112
Ritchie Garland Nov. 2012 306 Stateline Rd. Mooresboro,NC 28114 (828) 245-7268 rgarland@rcsnc.org
Register of Deeds Faye H. Huskey (D) Nov. 2012 170 S. Magnolia St. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5956 rdeedrc@blueridge.net
State Senator (2 Years) Wes Westmoreland (Rep) 2012* 314 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 715-3038 wes.westmoreland@ncleg.net
Clerk of Court Robynn L Spence (R) Nov. 2012 1705 Salem Church Rd. Bostic, NC 28018 (828) 286-9136 robin.spence@rutherfordcountync.gov
State Representative (2 Years) Mike Hager (R) Nov. 2012 300 N. Salisbury St., Room 306C Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5749 mike.hager@ncleg.net
Lt. Governor (4 Years) Walter Dalton (D) Nov.2012* 20401 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 (919) 733-7350
Governor (4 Years) District Attorney Brad Greenway (D) Nov. 2014 PO Box 70 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-4295 Office
* Candidate is not seeking reelection in November 2012
Jacqueline S. Hampton Nov. 2012 746 Washington Street, Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 247-0530 jhampton@rcsnc.org
Bev Perdue (D) Nov.2012* 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-0301 800-662-7952
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County seat home to region’s oldest continuous government
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utherfordton, the county seat of Rutherford, was established in 1787 and is among the oldest towns in western North Carolina. Rutherfordton is the seat of the oldest continuous government in the region. This year, Rutherfordton is celebrating its 225th anniversary with a series of events beginning in April and lasting through December. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Main Street city. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, Rutherfordton enjoys the benefit of being in a “thermal belt,” providing a moderate climate in all seasons. Rutherfordton has easy access to North Carolina U.S. Highways 74 and 64, and Interstates 85, 26 and 40
Situated on ridges, elevations offer great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rutherfordton Town Council meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, North Main Street. Mayor Jimmy Dancy is at the helm of the town board and serves with members Stan Clements, Bob Jones, Christy Bare and Terry Cobb. Karen Andrews serves as the town manager. Police Chief is Kevin Lovelace and the Fire Chief is Tommy Blanton. The town receives its utilities from Duke Energy and the Broad River Water Authority. For more information, contact info@rutherfordton.net or visit the town’s web site: www.rutherfordton.net
Rutherfordton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Textile community incorporated in the 1920s
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pindale has a long history of being a textile community, and was home to Stonecutter Mills and others. The town is also home to Spindale Elementary, the Carver Center and Isothermal Community College. On Aug. 21, 1923, the town of Spindale was incorporated. The charter named S.E. Elmore, mayor; J.Y. Yelton, M.D. Haney, P.H. Grose, J.O. Williams and G.B. Howard, the first board of aldermen. The town’s mayor is Mickey Bland and the town council is made up of Andrew Kirton, Nancy Walker, Tommy Hardin, Tom Roberson and Eddie Searcy. Spindale is also home to the Spindale House. It was formally opened to the public in a series of
exercises held there Feb. 22-24, 1926. This community center and recreation building was the former home seat of the late Col. Frank Coxe, and was built in 1885. It was then remodeled and converted into a memorial building. To contact the Police Department, please call the Chief R.A. “Chip” McIntosh at (828) 2863464. The Fire Department and Chief Billy Conner can be reached at (828) 286-3465. For all other inquiries about utility services, please send your e-mail to townmanager@townofspindalenc.com. For other information about Spindale, visit www.townofspindalcenc.com.
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Crossroads town was incorporated in 1877 as Burnt Chimney
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orest City is the largest town in Rutherford County. The town was a crossroads on the Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads, and was first incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877. The name was changed to Forest City in 1887, named after prominent citizen Forest Davis. The town prides itself on retaining its small-town charm while being conveniently near much larger cities. Forest City is interconnected by U.S. highways 64, 74 and 221 and by N.C. Highway 108. Christmas is a special time in Forest City, as the downtown comes alive with thousands and thousands of lights. Carriage rides and visits with Santa are an added feature of the season.
Alexander Mills was once a municipality, but that community became a part of Forest City when the town gave up its charter. Mayor Dennis Tarlton is the leader of a board that includes Dee Dee Bright, David Eaker, Steve Holland, Chris Lee and Shawn Moore. Board members are elected to staggered four-year terms. The mayor’s term is two years. The Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month upstairs in the council chambers of Town Hall. Chuck Summey is the town manager, Scott Webber is the finance director and Danielle Withrow is the town planner. Police Chief Jay Jackson and Fire Chief Mark McCurry lead the town’s public safety departments.
The Forest City Town Commission meets on the first and third Monday of every month in the council chambers of Town Hall.
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Former railroad town working to preserve history
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llenboro is in the eastern part of Rutherford County along U.S. 74. The town takes pride in the history of the area, and much work has gone into the effort to turn the town’s former railroad depot into a museum. It now houses a wealth of historic memorabilia donated by area residents. In fact, the railroad tracks remain a central feature of downtown, as trains pass through regularly. A book about Ellenboro’s history is currently in the works. The big day in Ellenboro is aptly called Big Day, and it is held annually on the Fourth of July. Big Day traditionally draws a large crowd from throughout the county and surrounding areas. A Christmas parade brings in that holiday season. Jim Rhyne is the mayor, and Town Aldermen are John Morrow, Lee Allen, Allen Bunt Black, Mike Rhyne and Sandra Butler Weeks. Members of the Board of Aldermen serve staggered four-year terms. The mayor is elected to a four-year term. The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Ellenboro receives its water from Forest City. Every Fourth of July, the town of Ellenboro hosts its Big Day, which brings people from across RuFor more information on the town and its services, go therford County . by Town Hall, on Depot Street.
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The Bostic Lincoln Center is at the center of the small, Rutherford County town. There is a group dedicated to preserving the history of Abraham Lincoln, who they believe was born here.
Bostic features museum dedicated to Lincoln
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ncorporated on the former United States inauguration day – March 4 – in 1893, Bostic was named for George Bostic. Legend has it that he dropped the “k” from his name when the post office in the area was named after him and a railroad employee put up a sign that read “Bostic.”
Bostic boasts a distinction that few towns can claim. The Bostic Lincoln Center on Depot Street makes the case that Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, was born on Puzzle Creek, in Rutherford County. The museum is run by a nonprofit organization made possible by
volunteerism and sponsorship. For detailed information on the Lincoln birthplace debate, see www.bosticlincolncenter.com. Bostic recently adopted a system whereby board members are elected to staggered four-year terms. Commissioners are Keith Dobbins, Mike Hollifield, Billy Latti-
more, and Jeff Swink. The mayor is Mitch Harrill. Bostic council meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. Town Hall is located at 104 Pearidge Road. The town has a Christmas lighting ceremony that includes a visit from Santa.
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Geological formation brings notice to village
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himney Rock Village was chartered in 1991 by the state of North Carolina. The village is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and at the bottom of a spectacular gorge - The Hickory Nut Gorge. History goes back hundreds of years to Indians and stories of “the little people.” Chimney Rock Village is an incorporated town in the Hickory Nut Gorge, a natural gap through the southern Appalachian mountains that contains such unique geological features as the Chimney Rock formation itself as well as many rare plants and animals. Most buildings downtown, just outside Chimney Rock Park, date to the 1920s. The village became a resort town around Chimney Rock
Park, which began to be developed in 1902. It is a Hand Made in America selected small town. The Community Development Association conducts fund raising events throughout the year to fund beautification projects. Among those is Bingo the first Friday night of each month at 7 p.m. at the Fire House. (season). Chimney Rock Village meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Department Community Room. Village Council members are Mayor Barbara Meliski and Council members are Rose Senehi, Frank Campbell, Linda Thompson and Robert J. Wald. Safety is provided by Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, Chimney Rock Fire Department
Downtown Chimney Rock features quaint stores selling various crafts and novelty items reflective of the mountains.
and area departments. Call the sheriff’s department at (828) 2876247. CRFD at (828) 625-2021 or Ron Morgan, Fire Coordinator,
(828) 625-9333. The CRFD Fire Chief is Buck Meliski. The town owns its own water system.
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Lake Lure began as a resort development envisioned by Dr. Lucius B. Morse. The lake was named by Morse’s wife, Elizabeth.
Lake Lure lies at heart of Hickory Nut Gorge
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he vision of a resort community in western North Carolina was the vision of Dr. Lucius B. Morse. Dr. Morse came to the gorge from Chimney Rock in the 1900s with a vision of a lake and a resort development. The resort envisioned by Dr. Morse was to be developed by Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc. The centerpiece of this resort was to be a lake created by impounding the Rocky Broad River at Tumbling Shoals. This lake was to become Lake Lure. The lake was named Lake Lure by Dr. Morse’s wife, Elizabeth Parkenson. Located in western North Caroli-
na, the town of Lake Lure sits in the heart of Hickory Nut Gorge, east of Asheville. The Rocky Broad River winds its way through a series of rapids down through Hickory Nut Gorge, and the crystal clear water flows through the valley that feeds Lake Lure. The Town of Lake Lure encompasses 13.25 square miles including the lake with a large central body of deep water, three long bays, an island of seven acres with many small bays and inlets with a background of forest clad hills and mountains. The climate is unusually temperate as Lake Lure lies in the “thermal belt” of the western North
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Carolina mountains and foothills. Lake Lure is home to over 1,050 permanent residents. The town has a charter school in its city limits: Lake Lure Classical Academy, founded about three-years ago; the first time in about 50 years a school was located in Lake Lure. The Town Council is made up of Mayor Bob Keith, Commissioners Mary Ann Nesbitt, Diane Barrett, John Moore and Bob Cameron. The town council meets regularly on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. For inquiries concerning utilities in Lake Luke, contact the Utilities
Department at (828) 625-9983 ext. 129 or e-mail utilities@townoflakelure.com. For public safety inquiries, contact Police Chief Eric Hester at (828) 625-4685 or e-mail policechief@townoflakelure.com. The Police Department can also be reached at (828) 625-4685 or e-mail police@townoflakelure.com. Fire Coordinator Ron Morgan can be reached at (828) 625-9333 or e-mail firechief@townoflakelure. com. For further information about Lake Lure, visit www.townoflakelure.com.
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Originally named Hampton, the town of Ruth’s boundary lines formed a circle with a quarter mile radius from the C.C. and C Railway.
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County meets changing economy with dedicated workforce
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utherford County’s economy has been hit hard by plant closings and business downturns. But the traditional strengths of the local workforce — dedication, dependability and teamwork — have continued to pay benefits for the employers who make products and offer services in the isothermal belt. According to the Rutherford County Economic Development Commission, more than 50 percent of the U.S. population is within 600 miles of Rutherford County. Almost 60 percent of the country’s industrial manufacturing base is less than a two-day drive. One of Rutherford County’s major attractions is its sense of small-town community. Yet, some of the most dynamic business centers in the Southeast are close by. Managers at AGI InStore and Timken Company – two of the county’s largest employers – pointed to the local population’s determination to work hard and succeed as the key to each company’s continued success.
Top Ten Employers in Rutherford County
By number of workers
1 – Rutherford County Schools 1,000+ 2 – Rutherford Hospital Inc 500-999 3 – County Of Rutherford 500-999 4 – Isothermal Community College 250-499 5 – American Greetings Corp. 250-499 6 – Wal-Mart Associates, Incl. 250-499 7 – Watts Regulator Co. 250-499 8 – AG Industries Inc. 100-249 9 – Heritage Healthcare, Inc. 100-249 10 – Ingles Markets, Inc. 100-249 Source: Rutherford County Economic Development Commission
Rutherford County hosts numerous large employers, from the school district to the county and many in between.
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ulldozers, back hoes, dump trucks and other heavy equipment have been moving fast, grading for the new location of Horsehead Corporation. Horsehead, the largest zinc producer in the United States is building a new plant just off Hicks Grove Road, investing $360 million in Rutherford County and providing 250 high-paying jobs when the plant is completed in 2013. During the construction process, about 1,000 people will be employed to build the state-of-the-art facility. North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue, members of the Council of State and Lt. Governor Walter Dalton made the official announcement during a press conference in Sept. 2011 at Isothermal Community College. Perdue told the audience, “It’s no secret why we’re here,” even though the name of the company and the specifics were not specifically revealed until the press conference. For more than nine months the Economic Development Commission, Rutherford County Commissioners, Forest City town commissioners and staff have worked with officials from Horsehead to bring the company to Rutherford County. Several characteristics that made
Work continues on the site where Horsehead Corporation is constructing a new plant. The company plans to add 250 new jobs and invest $360 million into Rutherford County.
the economic development project unique. The company needed rail service, a river, good accessibility, a large flat pad and all utilities. After searching through numerous states and counties, Horsehead focused on a 200 acre tract of property that adjoins the Broad River and has a railroad going through the middle of it. Extensive work has been done on Hicks Grove Road as it winds through the residential area with
a wooden bridge with a posted weight limit over the CSX railroad, Tom Johnson, former county Economic Development Commission director said during a public hearing in September. “Over the past months, Rutherford County Commissioners and Forest City Town Commissioners have worked extensively behind closed doors discussing the industrial location — finding ways to provide the water, sewer and other
infrastructure for the company,” Johnson said. “We are very excited about the decision by Horsehead to locate in the county and state,” Johnson continued. “Significant work will have to be done to accommodate this major project, and the cost of infrastructure is going to be several million dollars.” Infrastructure costs include: matural gas at over $3 million; entire rail Continued on page 19
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yard and turnout estimated to cost over $3.6 million, plus grading and drainage; site preparation at over $2 million; raw water and storage estimated to cost over $2 million; sanitary sewer estimated to cost about $500,000; and a new road and bridge at a cost of $3 million, bringing the total cost to $15 million. “Moving forward there will be significant involvement from Isothermal Community College with customized skills training,� Johnson said. “We are ready,� said Dr. Myra Johnson, ICC president on Monday afternoon. “We’re ready to train.� The new facility will utilize a lower-cost, environmentally friendly solvent extraction and electrowinning technology to selectively remove and refine valuable metals from electric arc furnace-based feed and other recycled materials
The Horsehead Corporation is constructing a new plant capable of producing special high-grade zone and continous-galvanizing grade in addition to the Prime Western grade that the company already produces. The new facility will be located along Hicks Grove Road in Rutherford County and will employ up to 250 workers upon completion.
into special high-grade zinc and other metal concentrates containing silver, copper and lead. Solvent extraction is the only proven technology which selectively
extracts zinc from a solution containing the multiple constituents typical of Horsehead’s recycled feedstock. Electrowinning is the most commonly used technology in the world
for producing high-purity zinc. The new plant will be capable of producing special high-grade (SHG) zinc and continuous-galvanizing grade (CGG) in addition to the Prime Western (PW) grade that the company currently produces. Horsehead estimates the new plant’s nominal operating level to be in excess of 150,000 tons per year of zinc. The new zinc plant will eventually replace the existing 140,000 tons per year smelter in Monaca, Pa., and will be fed with waelz oxide from the Company’s EAF dust recycling plants and galvanizer skimmings. Expected environmental advantages of the new Horsehead facility over the company’s current plant include low air and greenhouse gas emissions and a reduction of Horsehead’s direct consumption of non-renewable energy sources including coal, coke and natural gas.
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Largest social networking site announces Rutherford location
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utherford County became “friends” with Facebook in 2010. The world’s leading social networking site arrived in Rutherford County on Nov. 11, 2010, investing $450 million in Rutherford County with the construction of the Rutherford Data Center off U.S. 74A and Old Caroleen Road in Forest City at the Rutherford Corporate Center. The data center will be housed in a 300,000-square-foot building, located on the former site of Burlington’s J.C. Cowan Plant. Construction on the center began immediately after the formal ground-breaking ceremonies with more than half of the work being done by Rutherford County businesses. During the construction
The new Facebook Data Center is located off U.S. 74A and Old Caroleen Road in Forest City.
phase, at least 250 employees are on the job site. The data center, which will be a central location that houses thou-
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ing people to repair and maintain servers, generators, back-up power supplies and other critical infrastructure at the site. Rutherford County was chosen for the data center, said Facebook Site Operations Director Tom Furlong, because it offered a business atmosphere and because of the presence of Duke Energy. Duke Energy is building its substation on the data center site. The Rutherford Data Center displays how the county’s economy is transforming, said Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, during the company’s November announcement. “Over 100 years ago, Rutherford County clothed the world as the textile giant,” Dalton said. “Today, Rutherford County will be playing a role in connecting the world. No announcement is a bigger
game changer than this. Rutherford County is ready for the 21st century.” Construction of a second building at the location began in 2011 and is expected to be completed in 2012. Rutherford County will net an average of slightly more than $109,000 per year during the initial 10 years of the project. Based on a tax rate of 53 cents, the company represents a tax value of more than $20.6 million. Additionally, Facebook will be paying various taxes and fees to the town of Forest City. Facebook will receive a statutory exemption on state and local sales tax for all equipment, electricity and construction materials. Follow the progress of the construction project on Rutherford Data Center’s Facebook page, www. Facebook.com/Rutherford Data Center
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The new Facebook Data Center will look to hire employees locally, including people to repair and maintain serviers, generators and other infrastructure at the site.
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Health system more than a top employer
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he county’s second-largest employer is Rutherford Regional Health System, which in 2010 and 2011 was named one of “America’s Top 20 Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review. In addition to those accolades, Rutherford Regional also is proud to be a four-time Top 100 National Hospital as named by Thomson Reuters. The Top 100 award is testament to Rutherford Regional’s commitment to providing an accessible and affordable full-service range of healthcare options to its surrounding communities. Rutherford Regional is a not-forprofit organization licensed for 143 hospital beds. There are currently 200 credentialed and privileged members of the clinical staff and, of these, 98 percent are board certified among 20 specialties. Rutherford Regional Health System provides comprehensive healthcare in fully modern facilities with state-of-the-art features, including: ■ A 24-hour emergency department that has been recognized for patient satisfaction scores, which are among the highest nationally; ■ Inpatient and outpatient surgical services including general and
Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton is one of the county’s largest employers
orthopedic offerings; ■ A full range of radiological and imaging services, including all-new CT Scanner, Ultrasound, and MRI technology; ■ The Mammography Place, which ranks in the highest one per-
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cent nationally in patient satisfaction; ■ Maternity care in The Birth Place; ■ An intensive care unit; ■ Cancer treatment and a new cancer resource center featuring a
patient navigator program to assist cancer patients through the complicated maze of treatments and office visits; ■ A joint center featuring fellowship-trained surgeons and procedures with rapid recovery; ■ A fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist; ■ A home care division that also offers companion services; ■ A full range of physical rehabilitation services, including occupational and speech therapy; ■ Family practice physicians in three locations throughout Rutherford County; ■ Insights Psychiatric Resources featuring an inpatient unit and a new clinical office located in Spindale; ■ Outreach programs offer screenings to catch health issues early, as well as education services and programs to promote wellness among all age groups. Rutherford Regional is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent organization that evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Visit www.MyRutherfordRegional. com, visit us on Facebook or call (828) 286-5068 to learn more.
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Proving training for specific jobs is another benefit that some Rutherford County organizations provide for potential employees.
CNA, LPN, RN Job Opportunities • Skilled Nursing From Left to Right: Jessica Shuford, Andrea Bennett, Rachel Mazur, Deborah Mauney
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Organizations provide resources for finding a job
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inding employment in the current job market can be a daunting task, but several resources exist in the county to enhance chances of success in a job search. Below are four different programs and groups that can offer services and general help on finding a job or starting a business of your own. North Carolina Economic Security Commission The Economic Security Commission office of Rutherford County offers Veterans representatives, employment representatives, phones, free internet and resume writer access computers on site. Representatives are available with an appointment. A full
range of jobseeking and employer services are available. Workforce Investment Act services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth are also available. Contact a Forest City ESC representative at (828) 245-9841 or visit the local ESC office on 139 East Trade St. in Forest City. For the jobs line call 800-768-5627. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact by e-mail, esc.jobs. forestcity@ncesc.gov or christina. blanton@ncmail.net. Driving directions can also be found on the Web site www.servicelocator.org. Foothills Connect Business and Technology Center
Using the Internet and other cutting edge technologies and business techniques, Foothills Connect Business and Technology Center in Rutherfordton is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs in the county. The center has business labs, office space and public access to high speed Internet services that can help many ideas get off the ground. Foothills Connect Business and Technology Center was established in 2005 to support the development and growth of small businesses and entrepreneurship in Rutherford County. Located in the historic Woodrow Jones Community Hall in Rutherfordton, it is one of seven e-NC Business and Technology Telecenters in North Carolina. All e-NC Telecenters
We hire PRN Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Kitchen Staff
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Positions available in Rutherford Co. Currently seeking Direct Care – Residential and Residential Manager. Both positions require HS Diploma/GED and valid N.C. Driver’s License. Residential Manager requires 3 years experience working with persons with MR/DD and 1 year supervisory experience.
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have five key components: business services, technology services, business enterprise development, technology training and public Internet access. Isothermal Planning and Development Commission Isothermal Planning and Development Commission also offers programs to help displaced workers with their Workforce Development programs. These services include: ■ Skills Assessments – Evaluate your employment abilities, interests and basic skills. ■ Job Search Assistance – Explore your career options in the current labor market.
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Applications taken at the plant 135 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 or fax resume to: (413) 215-9869 or email susan@imc-ma.cm No Phone Calls, Please! EOE
FAIR HAVEN HOME Providing skilled nursing services, specializing in rehabilitation therapy as well as enhanced Assisted Living Care. Fair Haven is locally owned and has been in business since 1964. For current openings call
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■ Resume Preparation – Prepare a professional resume through available software, workshops, or staff assistance. ■ Job Listings – Employers list jobs directly with the JobLink Centers. ■ Career Planning and Development – Identify skills training, education needed for employment in the local labor market. ■ Connection to High School Completion and GED – Connect to
the classes needed to get your high school diploma. ■ Occupational Skills Training for a Specific Career – Referrals to specific training programs available for the local labor market. ■ Literacy Skills — Improve your basic reading, writing and math skills. ■ Support Services ––– Help individuals find assistance with child care, transportation, family problems or other challenges that could affect their success in a job. Contact the IPDC at (828)
245-9841 or visit their Web site at www.regionc.org/IPDC. Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College Want to start your own business? The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College can help with resources for getting off the ground. The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College supports the development of new businesses and the growth
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of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of training, counseling, and resource information. The individualized counseling sessions and group seminars include topics ranging from tax law changes to business plan creation and small business capital finance options. Confidential counseling services and access to resource libraries are free of charge. Some seminars and workshops require a minimal registration fee.
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We employ CNA’ RN’s, RN LPN’s, LPN CNA’s, Housekeeping, Laundry and Dietary Personnel Call for employment opportunities at 704-482-7326 or email jhollifield@whiteoakmanor.com
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Services provided by the Small Business Center Network can be customized to suit specific business needs. The Center works closely with community partners like the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Foothills Connect to provide relevant local programming like accounting classes for farmers expanding their businesses to the Internet marketplace. The Small Business Center also coordinates the NCREAL (North Carolina Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) classes, which have helped dozens of area business owners get their starts in recent years. For more information, contact Ted Hamrick, director of the Isothermal Small Business Center, at (828) 286-3636. ext. 203.
Job Fairs are one of many ways that Rutherford County organizations put employers in touch with prospective employees.
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Options abound when it comes to early learners
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utherford County offers many options when it comes to child care. There are care centers, preschool and more. Rutherford County Schools offers preschool or North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NCPK) at Carver, Ellenboro, Forest CityDunbar, Forrest Hunt, Harris, Mount Vernon-Ruth, Pinnacle, Rutherfordton, Sunshine and Spindale Elementary Schools. NCPK children must be four-years-old by the kindergarten cut-off date for school (on or before Aug. 31). Our NCPK only classrooms are located at Harris, Pinnacle, and Sunshine. The classrooms at Carver Center serve children from 6 weeks of age to school age. Three and four year old children may be served in other school-based preschool classrooms.
NCPK classes are also offered at the Little Red School and the Children’s Development Center. Trinity Christian School also offers a preschool program. To learn more about each preschool or day care, contact them individually. Or, if you prefer a referral, contact Child Care Resource and Referral of Rutherford County at (828) 247-1440.
There are plenty of opportunities for young children to broaden their horizons in Rutherford County
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How to be choosy when choosing child care ■ Who can I contact for help in locating child care in my county? Some Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) agencies have information about child care available in your county. They can also give you information on how to choose a quality child care program. Contact a Division of Child Development Customer Service Representative for the telephone number of the CCRR in your county. You can also review information about child care centers and family child care homes in your area by using the Division’s Facility Search Site. Neighbors, co-workers and other family members can also provide valuable information about child care in the community.
site also provides information about visits made to the centers and homes as well as any administrative actions the Division of Child Development has taken against the facility. Parents can also request additional information via email provided on the Division’s Facility Search Site.
Resources in Rutherford County Child Care Training and Technical Assistance: Rutherford/Polk Smart Start’s Child Care Training and Technical Assistance Program offers the following core services for child care providers in both Rutherford and Polk Counties: training sessions offering in-service credits for child care providers, technical ■ Should I select a family child assistance by a child care specialcare home or a child care center? ist to child care providers through on-site visits or phone consultaThe type of program that you tions, and targeted on-site training select should be the one that fits for whole staffs at larger centers. you and your child’s individual The programs child care specialist needs. You know your child’s personality best. If he or she is most schedules and circulates the Toothcomfortable in a small setting, then time Dental Health Curriculum kits a family child care home may work among the teachers who attend the Curriculum training and the specialbest for him or her. What is most ist will support the child care teachimportant is that after visiting and ers with hands-on modeling and observing in the program, it feels assistance in utilizing the Toothtime like a good fit for your family. kits in their classrooms. Various other trainings are held throughout ■ There are lots of child care the year and a training calendar is facilities in my area. How can I compiled and distributed to centers determine which programs offer early in the year outlining dates and the best care? times of various trainings. Parents can use the Division’s Child Care Subsidy Program Facility Search Site to find information about the standards a child care Rutherford: The Smart Start Subsidy program provides subsidized facility meets. Licensed child care facilities have ratings of one through child care services for families who five stars. One star means the facility meet the eligibility guidelines for subsidized child care who are not meets minimum licensing requirecurrently served under the existments. A two to five star rating ing purchase of care program with means the facility has voluntarily the Department of Social Services. met higher program standards and higher staff education levels. Parents For more information regarding Child Care Subsidy services can see exactly how the facility in Rutherford County, contact scored in each of these areas. The
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Rutherford County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 845, Spindale, NC 28160.
Sources: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Rutherford County Partnership for Children
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The scoop on schools: Where to send your children to learn
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utherford County is home to a variety of educational offerings to prepare the county – and world’s – future leaders. With public, charter and private schools, there is no shortage of choices for parents when it comes to education. Rutherford County Schools Rutherford County Schools follows the state of North Carolina’s Standard Course of Study. Each school is allowed to be creative and experiment with new ideas within the framework of the state’s ABC Plan for School Improvement. Governed by a seven-member board of education, superintendent for Rutherford County Schools is Dr. Janet Mason. Within the four high schools, three middle schools
and 11 elementary schools, student enrollment is approximately 9,002 students. The system also offers pre-school and after school care programs, a middle grade alternative program and a high school alternative program. Rutherford County Schools’ vision is all students will be successful in a global community, and to that end advanced placement courses as well as online courses are offered for students. In 2011 the system implemented the Going GLOBAL Initiative, providing Continued on page 34 Sunshine Elementary’s weather station is just one of the many unique opportunities Rutherford County Schools offer to school children.
Trinity Christian School Since 1974 Trinity Christian School has been “Educating the whole child for the Glory of God,” • TCS has an average class size of 12 students. • TCS graduates excel academically, spiritually, and socially to become strong Christian leaders in their respective communities. • TCS offers an outstanding academic curriculum which is enhanced by new state-of-the-art technology. Smart Boards and computers in EVERY room. • Have you heard? We have a new tuition assistance program for Kingdergarten - Grade 8. If the cost of private education has been your only obstacle to joining the Trinity family, please call today. Let us tell you how we can help! • Enroll today waiting list are forming! Computers, Docucams, and SMART Boards allow me to throw open the windows of the entire world for my students. At the stroke of a key, they can see, touch, and feel the idea, concept, or problem, increasing their ability to make a connection that is truly their own .
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FOR MORE INFORMATION Trinity Christian School 299 Deter St. Rutherfordton, NC (828) 286-3900 www.trinityschoolnc.com
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laptops to students in sixth through twelfth grades. The system was the first in the state to implement a promotion standards/student accountability policy – which aims to unite the parent, student and school in developing the student’s academic potential to the fullest. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy With a middle and high school campus as well as an elementary campus, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, a public charter school, follows the Core Knowledge Sequence and partners with families to education students in the trivium of grammar, logic and rhetoric. Fundamentals such as reading and math skills are stressed in the grammar school grades. Students learn basic logic in the next stage, grades 7-10, where they concentrate on the development of skills such as critical thinking and expertise in recognizing fact and subject area relationships. As students enter the stage of disputation (or rhetoric), TJCA curriculum aims to support natural development by encouraging articulate, clear, effective language expression, cultivating astute citizens who can assume leadership positions in society. All TJCA high school students are required to take
two years of Latin, two years of logic and a year of rhetoric. Technology serves as an important tool in each of these stages of learning by augmenting the already rich content of the classical curriculum. Individual needs of students with various learning styles are more efficiently met by the use of technology. Teachers implement methods that include audio-visual learning, teaching researching techniques and SAT preparation programs. Additionally, the campuses are more integrated and maintain collaboration via continual technology use. There are 991 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through twelfth. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Throughout the TJCA-CFA curriculum, preference is shown whenever possible for original works – particularly the great books that have stood the test of time – over textbook summaries. In addition, TJCA-CFA takes to heart Plato’s observation that the fine arts and athletics play a crucial role in classical education. Lake Lure Classical Academy The Hickory Nut Gorge area saw its first school in more than 50 years in the fall of 2010 when Lake Lure Classical Academy opened.
The Leader of the Pack 5K & Fun Run Second Saturday morning in May Begins and ends at McNair Field in Forest City. Part of the Rutherford Runs Series Runners and walkers may participate in the 5k or the 1 mile Fun Run, www.LeaderofthePack5k.com Not a Runner? You can support Communities In Schools Rutherford County as a “Rockin’ Runner”.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy offers learning in critical thinking as well as history.
The tuition-free public charter school opened in the fall of 2010 and currently serves grade K-8. It is open to all North Carolina students. LLCA will introduce its high school component in the fall of 2012. The curriculum utilizes the Core Knowledge Sequence, a detailed outline of specific content to be taught in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science and fine arts. The high school program will offer a rigorous college-preparatory classical curriculum that prepares
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Communities In Schools of Rutherford County, Inc, believes every child: • deserves a personal, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; • a healthy start and a healthy future; • a safe place to learn and grow; • a marketable skill to use upon graduation; • a chance to give back to their peers and community Mentoring, Backpack Food Program, Stuff the Bus with School Tools, Reader’s Theatre, Young Explorer’s Units, Camp Challenge, STARBASE, Choice Bus and more for our students. CIS is the most successful dropout prevention organization by keeping kids in school to graduate on time with a regular diploma
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students for a lifetime of critical thinking, self-motivated learning and active citizenship. The school opened at a temporary location, which was the site of the last school in Lake Lure. Preparations for the permanent location on Island Creek Road are ongoing. The school will be the centerpiece to a regional center that could include athletic fields, a recreation center, library and hiking trails. School Director is Caroline Upchurch. Enrollment for the 2011-201school year was 250.
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School administration and boards of directors Rutherford County Schools District 1 R-S Central High School Principal – Phil Rogers Assts – Charlotte Baynard & Jeremiah McCluney R-S Middle School Principal – John McSwain Assts – Andrew Tisdale & Sherri Blanton Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School Principal – Keith Ezell Pinnacle Elementary School Principal – Jason Byrd Asst – Linda Bridges Rutherfordton Elementary School Principal – Kelly Owen Asst – Angela Gillie Spindale Elementary School Principal – Angel King Asst – Brandon Hill District 2 East Rutherford High School Principal – Tony Smith
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Assts — Jo Oliver & Julie Powell East Rutherford Middle School Principal – Brad Teague Assts – Ricky Greene & Sheila Hutchins Ellenboro Elementary School Principal – Bill Bass Asst – Tammie Ash Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School Principal – Sally Blanton Asst – Joey Glenn Sunshine Elementary School Principal – Neil Higgins District 3 Chase High School Principal – Greg Lovelace Assts – Ricky Millwood & Tim Torvinen Chase Middle School Principal – La’Ronda Whiteside Assts – Charlie Freeman & Cynthia Hogston Cliffside Elementary School Principal – Dr. Keith Silver Asst – Shannon Henson Forrest W. Hunt
Elementary School Principal – Brad Richardson Asst – Robert Smith Jr. Harris Elementary School Principal – Don Ingle Asst – Steve Jones District-Wide Carver Center Head Start Director – Genie McBride Rutherfordton Annex Contact – Benny Hendrix REaCH (Rutherford Early College High) Principal – Dr. Laura Thomas Rutherford Opportunity Center Principal – Larry King Technology Center Contact – Mike Thompson Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Board of Directors Bryan King: Chairman Joan Lange: Vice Chair
Phillip Byers: Treasurer Sally Harbin: Secretary Cynthia Gadol: Middle/High Teacher Representative Lynne Sunday: Grammar Teacher Representative Cheryl Reinstadler: Board Member Cheryl Reinstadler: Board Member David Faunce: Grievance Committee Chair Andy Francis: Grammar Forum Representative Norma Borders: Middle/High Forum Representative Joe Maimone: Headmaster-Middle/ High School Jason Cole: Principal-Grammar Lake Lure Classical Academy Board of Directors Phillip Byers: Chairman Jim Proctor: Vice Chair Chris Braund: Treasurer Melinda Morse: Secretary Joan Lange: Board Member David Faunce: Board Member Cheryl Reinstadler: Board Member Bryan King: Board Member Russ Pitts: Board Member Caroline Upchurch: School Director
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n addition to public and charter schools, there are several private Christian schools in Rutherford County as well.
Liberty Christian Academy Located in the eastern part of Rutherford County, Liberty Christian Academy offers classes for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students scored more than one grade level above in math and two grade levels above in reading. The school may add a ninth grade class next year if enough interest is shown. The school does charge tuition, and for families with more than two children enrolled, rates will be negotiated. To apply, call the school at (828) 453-0999 or e-mail lcamelinda@ bellsouth.net. Trinity Christian School Near Rutherfordton is Trinity Christian School. Offering preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade. The school does charge tuition, and information can be obtained from the school; financial assistance is available. The school is located at 299 Deter St., behind the old Ruth School. For additional information, visit the school’s Website at www.trinityschoolnc.com or all (828) 286-3900.
Trinity Christian School offers education from preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade. It is near Rutherfordton.
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Performance Levels (for chart on page 37) School of Distinction: 80 to 89 percent of students scored at or above grade level, and the school made its expected growth.
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Priority School: 50 to 59 percent of students scored at or above grade level or few than 50 percent passed, but expected growth was made. No recognition: No recognition of growth. A school did not make expected gains. High Growth: A school surpassed state expectations for improvement on test scores.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 1. Cliffside Elementary, 4016 Old US Hwy 221A, Cliffside 2. Ellenboro Elementary, 813 Piney Mtn Church Road, Ellenboro 3. Forest City-Dunbar Elementary, 286 Learning Pkwy, Forest City 4. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary, 100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City 5. Harris Elementary, 3330 U.S. 221 South Hwy., Forest City 6. Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary, 2785 Hudlow Road, Forest City 7. Pinnacle Elementary, 1204 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton 8. Rutherfordton Elementary, 201 Bob Hardin Road, Rutherfordton 9. Spindale Elementary, 201 N. Oak St., Spindale 10. Sunshine Elementary, 231 Toney Road, Bostic
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CHARTER ELEMENTARY 1. Thomas Jefferson Classical Grammar, 1110 S. Broadway St., Forest City 2. Lake Lure Classical Academy 2520 Memorial Hwy Lake Lure
MIDDLE SCHOOLS 1. Chase Middle School, 840 Chase High Road, Forest City 2. East Middle School, 259 East Church St., Bostic 3. R-S Middle School, 545 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton
CHARTER MIDDLE 1. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, 2527 Highway 221-A, Mooresboro
HIGH SCHOOLS 1. Chase High School, 1603 Chase High Road, Forest City 2. East High School, 331 East High Road, Bostic R-S Central High School, 641 US Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 1. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, 2527 Highway 221-A, Mooresboro
EARLY COLLEGE/ALTERNATIVE 1. Rutherford Early College High School, 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale 2. Rutherford Opportunity Center, 140 Old Caroleen Road, Forest City
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eople who want to obtain an associate, bachelor, masters or even doctorate have their choice of two college campuses offering a variety of courses in and nearby to Rutherford County. Isothermal Community College For those who want to obtain a two-year degree or job training or even learn a new skill for fun, there is Isothermal Community College. Founded in 1964, Isothermal Community College serves Rutherford and Polk counties in the beautiful foothills of western North Carolina. Isothermal, so-named because of the region’s steady climate, is a comprehensive, two-year public institution and is a part of the North Carolina Community College
System. Isothermal’s mission is to “improve life through learning.” The college offers 85 programs of study, including college transfer, vocational and technical programs leading to a two-year associate degree or one-year or less certificate or diploma. Isothermal also provides training for area business and industry, personal enrichment courses, adult basic education, adult high school programs, remedial and developmental courses and community service activities. The institution is accredited to award associate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As of spring 2011, 2,757 students were enrolled in curriculum courses at Isothermal. Thousands take part the college’s
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wide range of continuing education programs each year. The main campus is on 142 acres in Spindale. The Polk campus is in Columbus. The Spindale campus,
perched on the shore of an 11-acre lake, is home to The Foundation Center for the Performing Arts, the Continued on page 39
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area’s premiere venue for the arts and other special events. The campus is also home to Rutherford Early College High School, a collaboration with Rutherford County Schools that allows students to obtain a college degree while attending high school. Isothermal also offers a variety of online courses and has various joint programs with Gardner-Webb University, Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University and several other four-year institutions. The college also owns and operates WNCW 88.7 FM, an award-winning public radio station that can be heard in parts of five different states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Isothermal Community College, visit www.isothermal.
Gardner-Webb University For those interested in achieving a quality education without leaving home, Gardner-Webb University is conveniently located just minutes from the Rutherford County line in Boiling Springs. In fact, in 1905 Rutherford County’s Sandy Run Baptist Association played an instrumental role in the formation of Boiling Springs High School, Gardner-Webb’s predecessor. In keeping with its original mission, Gardner-Webb University continues to provide exceptional academic programs in a Christian context. A total of five professional schools and nine academic departments offer nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study, including doctoral programs
Gardner-Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, NC.
in divinity, education and nursing practice.Students enjoy small class sizes and close working relationships with world-class professors. Gardner-Webb’s NCAA Division I athletics teams compete in the Big South Conference. Overall, Gardner-Webb seeks
a higher ground in higher education — one that embraces faith and intellectual freedom, balances conviction with compassion and inspires in students a love of learning, service and leadership. For more information, visit www.gardnerwebb.edu or call (704) 406-4000.
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ducation doesn’t stop with schools and colleges – libraries throughout Rutherford County also serve as information hubs. And the libraries don’t just offer a variety in the way of books, but also access to the Internet, information for local genealogists, space for community meetings and children’s programs. There are three county library branches as well as municipal libraries in Forest City, Spindale and Rutherfordton. All are members of the CMC Library Consortium — meaning if you live, work or go to school in Rutherford County you may use your library card to check out materials at any of the libraries.
County libraries ■ Rutherford County Library Established in 1938 as a bookmobile library, the Rutherford County Library was housed in the Norris Library until 1965. Before moving to its current location in January 1983, the county library was in two other locations. The library holdings include strong adult fiction and nonfiction collections and an important local history and genealogy collection. Children’s programs are offered throughout the year. Location: 255 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: (828) 287-6119
Director: Martha Schatz Web: www.rutherfordcountylibrary.org ■ Haynes Branch Library The Haynes Branch Library began in Cliffside during the 1920s. Named in honor of Raleigh Rutherford Haynes, one of the founders of the area’s textile industry, the library moved to its current location in 1977. The library features wellbalanced collections of fiction for children and adults, nonfiction and reference books and a video collection. Children’s reading programs are offered each summer. Location: 141 N. Main St., Henrietta
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Phone: (828) 657-9110 Branch Manager: Deb Womack Web: www.cmclibraries.org ■ Mountains Branch Library The Mountains Branch Library was opened to the public in October 1995. In addition to a core collection of books, the library also houses collections of videotapes, audiocassettes and CDs. Adult and children’s programs are offered throughout the year. A meeting room is available for community programs. Continued on page 41
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Location: 150 Bill’s Creek Road, Lake Lure Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Phone: (828) 625-0456 Branch Manager: April Young Web: www.mountainsbranchlibrary.org Municipal libraries ■ Mooneyham Library Mooneyham Public Library began as a small collection housed in an upstairs room in Forest City’s Hall and moved to its current location in 1964. The library offers a large collection of books, audio and video cassettes and magazines for checkout as well as public access to the Internet and online reference sources. There is a meeting
room available for rent for private functions. Location: 240 E. Main St., Forest City Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: (828) 248-5224 Director: Denise Strickland Web: www.townofforestcity.com/ library.html ■ Norris Public Library The Norris Public Library traces its history back to 1921 when Mrs. Henry Norris and her daughters and several friends met to begin a lending library with books donated from their own collections and from friends in Philadelphia. Norris Library opened in 1933 and became a public facility rather than a subscription library and the town began to assume financial
responsibility for its operation. The library offers adult fiction and nonfiction, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, magazines and large print. There is also a children’s collection and extensive gardening, religion, travel and history collections. The library also holds a semi-annual book sale each year in May and October. Location: 132 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to noon Phone: (828) 287-4981 Director: Pat Hardin Web: www.rutherfordton.net ■ Spindale Public Library The Spindale Public Library was established in 1926. The library features well-developed
adult and children’s fiction collections, and houses a large child-friendly area for children’s programs. Special children’s programs are available year round and a summer reading program for all ages, which includes a weekly story time. In the summer of 2009 the library began offering a board game afternoon with many games available. The library also offers six public Internet access computers, fax and copy services and two computers in the children’s area with fun and educational games. Location: 101 Tanner St., Spindale Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from 11:30 a.m. to noon for lunch) Phone: (828) 286-3879 Director: Amy Taylor Web: www.cmclibraries.org
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lder adults have choices when it comes to living Quality of life doesn’t have to diminish with age, and there are opportunities for older adults who want to get out and socialize or who are no longer comfortable living on their own. The following is a list of adult care homes and services available for senior citizens of Rutherford County: Day care ■Adult day care is available for veterans Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at LIFECare. If you are caring for a veteran, contact LIFECare at (828) 288-1697. ■Time-Out Caregiver Service/ Hospice, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 245-0095
Nursing homes and assisted living centers â– Autumn Care Nursing Center, 830 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2852 â– Carolina House, 493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, (828) 288-1171 â– Colonial Manor Heath Care, 160 Health Care Drive, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7353 â– Country Living and More, 336 N.C. 120 , Mooresboro, (828) 4530006 â– Dellinger Family Care Home, 521 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2630 â– Dellinger Retirement Home, 156 US Hwy. 221-A, Forest City, (828) 245-8223 â– Eastwood Village Retirement
Older adults in Rutherford County have options when it comes to choosing an assisted living or nursing home center. There are many throughout the county, and each offer various specialized care. For those who still live on their own but would like to be involved in activities for older adults, the Rutherford County Senior Center is open Monday through Friday.
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Community, 149 Fair Haven Drive, Bostic, (828) 245-9095 ■ Fair Haven Nursing Home, 149 Fair Haven Drive, Bostic, (828) 245-9095 ■ Forest Lake Retirement Home, 542 Forest Lake Road, Forest City, (828) 248-3714 ■ Golden Harvest No. 2, 133 Country Meadows Lane, Forest City (828) 245-5225 ■ Golden Harvest No. 1, 128 Country Meadows Lane, Forest City, (828) 248-9610 ■ Haven-N-Hills, 2391 NC Highway, Bostic, (828) 329-3845 ■ Henderson Care Center, 125 Henderson Circle, Forest City, (828) 248-3800 ■ Hillcrest Adult Care Facility, 2270 Oakland Road, Forest City, (828) 245-9765 ■ Holly Springs Senior Citizens
Home, 1881 Big Island Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 245-7781 ■ Hopewell Family Care, 141 Fox Run Drive, Forest City, (828) 2453592 ■ Joyful Home, 113 Beacon Hill, Ellenboro, (828) 453-0608 ■ Kelly’s Family Care, 2073 Harris-Henrietta Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-4757 ■ Mae’s, 324 Hornbottom Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2290 ■ Oak Grove Healthcare Center, 518 Old U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7655 ■ Oakland Living Center, 704 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-3379 ■ Open Arms, 149 Reid St., Forest City, (828) 248-1127 ■ Restwell Rest Home, 401 U.S. 221-South, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-4042 ■ Southern Manor, 390 Hardin Road, Forest City, (828) 248-9532
■ Sunnyside Rest Home, 1600 U.S. 221 South, Forest City, (828) 286-3025 ■ Union Mills Living Center No. 2, 6474 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 286-3702 ■ White Oak Manor, 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9001 ■ Willow Ridge Living and Rehabilitation Center, 237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-7200 ■ Yelton’s No. 2, 1234 Whiteside Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 2877382 ■ Yelton’s No. 3, 136 Yelton’s Circle, Forest City, (828) 286-4825 Other services ■ Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 841, 111 West Court St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2281 ■ Rutherford County Transit Authority, 174 Fairground Road, Spindale, (828) 287-6058
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■ Home Health Care/Rutherford Health Department, 221 CallahanKoon Road, Spindale, (828) 287-6026 ■ In-Home Aid Services of DSS, P.O. Box 237, 311 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, (828) 287-6165 ■ Lifeline of Rutherford Hospital, 288 South Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-5673 ■ Medicaid for Adults of DSS, P.O. Box 237, 311 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, (828) 287-6165 ■ Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, (828) 287-6409
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Rutherford County is home to numerous care facilities in the area.
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inding quality care doesn’t mean having to leave Rutherford County. The county offers many physician offices with services provided for anything from cancer care to aesthetics. Rutherford County also has the Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department, providing services for a variety of community needs. In 2009, an outpatient of the Charles George VA Medical Clinic opened in Rutherford County.
Hospitals ■ Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System is a not-for-profit hospital governed by a local board of trustees licensed for 143 private acute care beds. The hospital was honored for four consecutive years as a Thompson Company 100 Top Performance Improvement Leader facility. It was also selected as a Top 100 Hospitals Everest Award Winner for National Benchmarks, which honors a special group of the 2008 100 Top Hospitals National award winners. Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs, the hospital has more than 120 quali-
fied physicians and more than 23 medical specialities. The hospital has seen several expansions over the years, most recently in 2010 with Rutherford Orthopaedics. The hospital includes the following practices: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Carolina Home Care, Rutherford East Family Care, OneSource Rehab, Forest City Family Care, Boiling Springs Family Care, Rutherford’s Children’s Care, Insights Psychiatric Resources, Rutherford Orthopaedics, Chase Family Care, Career Resource Center, The Mammography Place, Rutherford Surgi-
cal Associates, and The Clinic at Walmart. Location: 288 S. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton Phone: (828) 286-5000 Web: www.rutherfordhosp.org Health Departments ■ Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department Part of a three-county health district, the Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department offers a Continued on page 45
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variety of services to the community, including infant and child health services, prenatal counseling and guidance, health check, women’s preventive health and adult health clinical services, a walk in clinic for immunizations and pregnancy testing, health promotion, dental public health, communicable disease control, maternal health, maternity care coordination and postpartum home visits, home health and environmental health. Location: 221 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale Phone: (828) 287-6100 Web: www.rpmhd.org Outpatient Clinics ■ VA Medical Outpatient Clinic Opened in fall 2009, the Commu-
nity Based Outpatient Clinic of the Charles George VA Medical Center provides primary care and general mental health services to veterans from Rutherford, Cleveland and Polk Counties. Veterans currently enrolled at the Charles George VAMC who live in close proximity to the outpatient clinic are given priority care. Location: 374 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton Phone: (828) 288-2780 Web: www.asheville.va.gov Free Clinics ■ Community Health Clinic of Rutherford County The Community Health Clinic of Rutherford County provides accessible, quality medical care, wellness education and low cost
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medication to the uninsured and low income adult residents of Rutherford County. Open Monday through Friday, patients are seen by appointment only. The clinic does not accept patients with private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. The Medication Assistance Program provides access to medications at reduced rates or free of charge to those who qualify, call (828) 288-2881. Location: 187 W. Main St., Spindale Phone: (828) 288-2881 Web: www.ncfreeclinics.org Hospice Care ■ Hospice of Rutherford County Hospice of Rutherford County Inc. is a nonprofit agency, which seeks to meet the needs of dying persons
and families. Hospice’s goal is to affirm life while enabling individuals to die at home with dignity. Persons with life-limiting illnesses are treated with compassion in the dimensions of medical, social and spiritual guidance. Hospice recognizes the worth and dignity of every human being and his or her right to peace and hope in the final days of life. Hospice serves terminally ill patients regardless of their ability to pay. People who are eligible may access Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance to cover Hospice services related to the terminal illness. Charges for services will be made available upon request. Location: 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City Phone: (828) 245-0095 Web: www.hospiceofrutherford.org
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Support Groups Alanon Regional Health System. Monday, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton; Camp G.O.L.D. Rush 248-1373. Held each year in the spring or summer, sponsored by RuAlcoholics Anonymous Sunday — 6 p.m. Sobriety & Be- therford Regional yond, Catholic Church, 1024 Main Health System. For information, Street, Forest City call (828) 286Monday — 8 p.m.; Sobriety & Beyond, First Presbyterian Church, 5501. 438 West Main Street, Forest City, Tuesday — 6 p.m.; On the Right Stroke Support Group Track Group: Presbyterian Church Every third Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. US 74B Ellenboro at Rutherford Regional Medical Thursday — 8 p.m. Sobriety Center. Call (828) 286-5198 for more information.Sponsored by & Beyond,Catholic Church (last Rutherford Regional Health System. Thursday), Forest City Friday — 8 p.m. First PresbytePink Ladies rian Church, 438 West Main Street, For breast cancer survivors, the Forest City, Saturday — 10 a.m. On the Right group meets the first Monday of the month, 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Cancer Track Group: Presbyterian Church Resource Center beside Belk. Call US 74B Ellenboro (828) 245-4596 for information. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Diabetes Support Group Health System. Meets every other month on the second Thursday at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. (Note: Freedom from the May class will be the last before Smoking Class they break for the summer; next Every Monday, 4 to 5 p.m., class meets in September.) Call Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center beside Tri-City Mall; (828) 286-5502 for more informafor more information, call (828) tion. Sponsored by Rutherford
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245-4596. Cancer Support Look Good, Feel Better: Second Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center beside Tri-City Mall; specially-trained cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes and hair loss as they undergo treatment for cancer; to pre-register, call (828) 245-4596. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Health System and the American Cancer Society. Survivin’ Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month, 5 to 6 p.m., at the Cancer Resource Center; for anyone with a cancer diagnosis; for more information, call (828) 245-4596. Sponsored by Rutherford Regional Healthy System. Childbirth Education Classes Rutherford Regional Health System hosts a variety of childbirth education classes during the year. For a list of upcoming classes, call (828) 286-5065 or e-mail lucy.calhoun@rutherfordregional.com.
cuss Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Call (828) 245-0095 to register or for information. GRACE support groups Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Rutherford LifeCare from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; and the third Friday of each month at the Senior Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; GRACE is for anyone caring for a loved one in the community; PROMISE Support Group Hospice of Rutherford County: May 1, 8, 155, 22, 10 a.m.; Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m.; Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10 a.m. Call (828) 2450095. HOPE Support Group Hospice of Rutherford County: May 1, 8, 15, May 22, 10 a.m.; July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6 p.m.; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25th, 10 a.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27th, 6 p.m. Surgical Weightloss Patients Meets third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please call Susan Phillips (828) 289-7362 or e-mail essiep50@aol.com for information. The Way Home A support group for anyone recovering from an addiction; meetings are held each Monday at noon in the basement of Harvest House Church, Big Springs Ave., Forest City; call Sheila at (828) 748-3710 for more information.
Autism Support Group The Autism Society of North Carolina Rutherford-Polk Chapter meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Temple Baptist Church in Henrietta. Childcare is provided. Sign up requested, in order to provide the appropriate number of sitters. Widow/Widower’s For more information, call (828) Lunch Bunch meeting Third Friday of each month at the 657-5930 or email craftychrisyb@ Ryan’s in Forest City; Dutch treat, bellsouth.net. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who has lost a Free Advance spouse. Participants must register Directive Clinics Offered twice each month to dis- prior to the event. Lunch is $6.
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Places to Worship AME Zion ■ Doggett Grove AME Zion Church, 651 Doggett Grove Road, Forest City ■ Hope Well AME Zion Church, 259 Harris-Henrietta Road, Forest City, (828) 245-4664 ■ Matthew Chapel AME Zion Church, 181 Matthew Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-0030 ■ New Bethel AME Zion Church, 263 Forest St., Forest City, (828) 248-9178 ■ St. John AME Zion Church, 102 N. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0073 ■ St. Paul AME Zion Church, 200 Lawing Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2090 ■ Union Hill AME Zion Church, 461 Ferguson Ridge Road, Union
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ton, (828) 625-8488 ■ Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5309 ■ Bethel Baptist Church, 379 Main Mills, (828) 287-5825 St., Ellenboro, (828) 453-8895 ■ Zion Hill AME Zion Church, ■ Big Springs Baptist Church, 534 187 Ragtown Road, Henrietta, Big Springs Church Road, Ellen(828) 657-4301 boro, (704) 538-7172 ■ Zion Grove AME Zion Church, 5620 Pea Ridge Road, Rutherford- ■ Big Level Baptist Church, 4940 Big Level Rd., Mill Springs, (828) ton, (828) 863-2283 625-4441 ■ Bills Creek Baptist Church Apostolic ■ Apostolics of Rutherford County, (SBC), 1475 Bills Creek Road, 440 S. Broadway, Forest City, (828) Lake Lure, (828) 625-4956 287-9637. ■ Broad River Baptist Church, 449 Broad River Church Road, Harris, Baptist (828) 245-7933 ■ Adaville Baptist Church, 805 ■ Buck Shoals Baptist Church, Oakland Road, Spindale, (828) 736 State Line Road, Mooresboro, 286-2361 (828) 245-3425 ■ Bat Cave Baptist Church (SBC), ■ Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 5095 Chimney Rock Road, Bat Ferry Road, Mooresboro, (828) Cave, (828) 625-9061 657-5931 ■ Bearwallow Baptist Church ■ Calvary Baptist Church (SBC), (SBC),404 Konatoga Circle, Ger224 Chimney Rock Road, Ruther-
Advent Lutheran Church Invites You to Sunday School at 9:45am Worship Service at 11:00am Rev. Ronald Fink, Pastor Sharing God’s Word and Celebrating God’s Gracious Gifts
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First United Methodist Church 264 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-3704 www.fumcrutherfordton.org
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fordton, (828) 287-3887 ■ Camp Creek Baptist Church, Union Mills, (828) 286-1340 ■ Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8491 ■ Cane Creek Baptist Church, 365 NC 9, Lake Lure, (828) 625-1503 ■ Cane Creek Baptist Church, 151 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Union Mills, (828) 286-2487 ■ Caroleen Baptist Church, 205 Spencer St., Caroleen, (828) 6576823 ■ Chase Baptist Church (SBC), 1725 Harris-Henrietta Road, Forest City, (828) 657-6135 ■ Chimney Rock Baptist Church, 270 Boys Camp Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-4698 ■ Cliffside Baptist Church (SBC), 220 N. Main St., Cliffside, (828) 657-6044 ■ Concord Baptist Church, 720 Old U.S. 74 Hwy., Forest City, (828) 245-6130 ■ Coopers Gap Baptist Church, 730 Coopers Gap Road, Mill Spring, (828) 625-4628 ■ Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, (828) 248-3559 ■ Cornerstone Fellowship, 1186 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 245-3630 ■ Crestview Baptist Church, 630 South Church St., Forest City, (828) 245-1929 ■ Crossway Baptist Church, 419 W. Main St., Mooresboro ■ Danieltown Baptist Church (SBC), 2361 U.S. Hwy. 221-S, Forest City, (828) 245-3270 ■ Drury Dobbins Baptist Church, 3607 Dobbins Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-7224 ■ Element Church, 1071 South Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 245-7766 ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 4350 N.C. Hwy. 226, Bostic, (828) 2489788 Continued on page 48
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Baptist (cont.) ■ Faith Baptist Church (SBC), 149 W. Main Street Ext., Forest City, (828) 247-0064 ■ Fellowship Baptist Church (SBC), 210 Silvers Lake Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-9399 ■ First Baptist Church, 188 E. Church St., Bostic, (828) 245-0864 ■ First Baptist Church of Forest City, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6626 ■ First Baptist Church, 2736 Harris-Henrietta Road, Henrietta, (828) 657-5991 ■ First Baptist Church, 246 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9047 ■ First Baptist Church, 144 Steward St., Spindale, (828) 286-2256 ■ First Broad Baptist Church, 2470 N.C. 226, Bostic, (828) 245-9316 ■ Florence Baptist Church (SBC),
201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 245-5411 ■ Floyds Creek Baptist Church, 2004 Chase High Road, Forest City, (828) 245-1059 ■ Forest Lake Baptist Church (SBC), 292 Forest Lake Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2076 ■ Fork Creek Baptist Church, 2741 Camp Creek Road, Union Mills, (828) 288-1700 ■ Friendship Baptist Church, 188 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-7253 ■ Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church, 618 Gantt’s Grove Church Rd., Mooresboro, (704) 434-6281 ■ Gilkey Baptist Church, Hwy. 221 North, Gilkey, (828) 287-9777 ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 461 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-0571 ■ Gold Hill Baptist Church, 801 U.S. 221 North Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3210
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■ Goodes Creek Baptist Church, 453 Goodes Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6444 ■ Goodes Grove Baptist Church, 810 Goodes Grove Church Road, (828) 657-4493 ■ Grays Creek Baptist Church, 751 Grays Creek Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5268 ■ Green Hill Baptist Church, 1941 U.S. 64/74A Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2170 ■ Harmon Street Baptist Church, 398 Harmon St., Forest City, (828) 245-1916 ■ Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist, 1938 U.S. 221A, Caroleen, (828) 657-9446 ■ Harris First Baptist Church, 127 Hogan Road, Forest City, (828) 245-7486 ■ Haynes Grove Baptist Church, 121 Haynes Grove Church Road, Cliffside, (828) 657-9337 ■ Haynes Memorial Baptist Church, 2660 U.S. Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro, (828) 657-5115 ■ Heaven Bound Baptist Church, 285 Friendship Lane, Ellenboro ■ Hicks Grove Baptist Church (SBC), 574 Hicks Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-0301 ■ High Shoal Baptist Church (SBC), 284 High Shoals Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6448 ■ Holly Springs Baptist Church, 1541 Holly Springs Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-1931 ■ Iglesia Bautista Cristo Vive and New Hope, 929 Oakland Road, Forest City, (828) 287-9482 ■ Jerusalem Baptist Church, 188 New Jerusalem Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-3185 ■ Johnson Memorial Baptist Church, 129 Groce St., Forest City, (828) 247-1186 ■ Lake Lure Baptist Church, 6837 US 64-74 A, Lake Lure, (828) 6251448 ■ Lavonia Baptist Church, 2841 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-5769 ■ Liberty Baptist Church (SBC),
821 Webb Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-0186 ■ Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City, (828) 286-4620 ■ Main Street Baptist Church (SBC), 619 East Main St., Spindale, (828) 286-2291 ■ Montford Cove Missionary Baptist Church, 4920 Cove Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-5051 ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 5083 Bostic/Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-3256 ■ Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 801 Mount Lebanon Church Road, Bostic, (828) 287-7493 ■ Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 1183 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-2115 ■ Mount Olivet, 1517 Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro, (704) 4346140 ■ Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-4496 ■ Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 286-9294 ■ Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 710 Mountain Creek Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7159 ■ Mountain View Baptist Church, 430 US 221-S, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-8977 ■ Mountain View Baptist Church, 3590 Bostic/Sunshine Hwy., Bostic. (828) 248-9357 ■ New Beginnings Baptist Church, 864 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic ■ New Bethel Baptist Church (SBC), 223 New Bethel Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-6058 ■ New Vernon Baptist Church, 142 New Vernon Church Road, Bostic, (828) 245-7361 ■ New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 619 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, (828) 286-4511 ■ New Zion Baptist Church, 117 Ragtown Road, Henrietta, (828) 657-9128 Continued on page 49
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Baptist (cont.) ■ Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 125 Weathers St., Forest City, (828) 245-0157 ■ Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 595 Cove Road, Rutherfordton ■ Oak Springs Baptist Church, 2591 Rock Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2583 ■ Piedmont Baptist Church (SBC), 1050 Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-8730 ■ Piney Knob Baptist Church (SBC), 1534 Piney Knob Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9395 ■ Piney Mountain Baptist Church, 577 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro, (828) 453-9865 ■ Pilgrim Baptist Church, 241 Pilgrim Rd., Ellenboro, (704) 4345933 ■ Plain View Baptist Church, 389 J.M. Lovelace Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-9080 ■ Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 130 Pleasant Grove Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0085 ■ Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 563 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9218 ■ Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6961 ■ Race Path Baptist Church, 1171 Race Path Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8321 ■ Riverside Baptist Church, 1178 Hogan Road, Harris, (828) 2483111 ■ Rock Springs Baptist Church, 111 Polk County Line Rd., Rutherfordton, (828) 625-4222 ■ Round Hill Baptist Church (SBC), 6611 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-3931 ■ St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 194 St. Johns Church Road, Lake Lure, (828) 625-9358 ■ Sandy Level Baptist Church (SBC), 1047 Sandy Level Church Road, Bostic, (828) 287-0909 ■ Sandy Mush Baptist Church, 676
U.S. Hwy. 221A, Forest City, (828) 245-2364 ■ Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-9662 ■ Shiloh Baptist Church (SBC), 1850 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 245-9131 ■ Smith Grove Baptist Church, 185 Horn Bottom Road, Forest City, (828) 245-7416 ■ Southern Baptist Church (SBC), 140 Church St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3989 ■ Spencer Baptist Church (SBC), 207 N. Oak St., Spindale, (828) 286-2355 ■ Sulphur Springs Baptist Church (SBC), 221 Sulphur Springs Road, Forest City, (828) 245-0819 ■ Temple Baptist Church, 2938 Harris/Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, (828) 657-5930 ■ Tri-City Baptist Church, 910 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, (828) 245-9706 ■ Victory Baptist Church (SBC), 531 Soco Gap Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-1399 ■ Walls Baptist Church, 749 Walls Church Road, Bostic, (828) 4538981 ■ Webb First Baptist Church, 337 Webb Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8976 ■ Welcome Home Baptist Church, 3531 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-9511 ■ West Memorial Baptist Church, 320 Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 288-0500 ■ West Point Baptist Church (SBC), 1160 Union Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0165 ■ Westminster Baptist Church, Clements Road, Rutherfordton. ■ Wilson Baptist Church, 3617 Whitesides Road, Forest City, (828) 287-5111 Bible Independent ■ Grace Bible Church, 829 U.S. 64-74 Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 286-1140
Brethren ■ Spindale Church of the Brethren, 303 Midland St., Spindale, (828) 286-3908
Church of Christ ■ Forest City Church of Christ, 115 Clay St., Forest City, (828) 245-2720
Catholic-Roman ■ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1024 West Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-4017
Church of God ■ East Rutherford Church of God, 134 Top Ave., Ellenboro, (828) 453-0888 ■ Gilkey Church of God, 181 Oak Springs Road, Rutherfordton, (828)
Charismatic ■ New Harvest Church, 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City, (828) 245-0101
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287-9454 ■ Latter Rain Church of God, 247 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-0208 ■ Mount Pisgah United Church of God, 246 Doggett Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5911
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Rental Assistance Available Please Call 828-245-3417 TDD/TYY # 800-735-2962 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
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Episcopal (cont.) ■ The Episcopal Church of The Transfiguration, Hwy. 64/74A (west of Chimney Rock), Bat Cave, (828) 625-9244 Foursquare Gospel ■ Forest City Foursquare Church,
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121 Mitchell St., Forest City, (828) 248-1635 Full Gospel ■ Christian Worship Center, 1043 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-1857 ■ Full Gospel Revival Church, 4799 US 64-74A Hwy., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7221
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Hispanic ■ Iglesia Bautista Cristo Vive and New Hope, 929 Oakland Road, Forest City, (828) 287-9482 ■ Chase Baptist Church (Hispanic services held), 1725 Harris-Henrietta Road, Chase community, (828) 657-6135 Holiness ■ St. Luke Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 350 Forest St., Forest City, (828) 245-3222 ■ Spindale Fellowship Holiness, 405 Deviney St., Spindale, (828) 288-9008 Independent ■ New Bethel Independent Church, 133 Oak St., Forest City, (828) 245-2179 Interdenominational ■ Father’s Vineyard, 724 Oakland Road, Spindale, (828) 287-2868 ■ Jesus Lighthouse Tabernacle, 143 Old Wagy Road, Forest City, (828) 247-1374 ■ Little White Country Church, 184 Painter’s Gap Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-7228 ■ New Harvest Church, 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City, (828) 245-0101
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Jehovah’s Witness ■ Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 563 Old Caroleen Road, Forest City, (828) 248-2360 Lutheran ■ Advent Lutheran Church ELCA, 118 Reveley St., Spindale, (828) 287-2056 Mennonite ■ Pine Ridge Mennonite Church, Elliott Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-9275 Methodist-Episcopal ■ Forest Chapel CME Church, Chapel Street/Wingo St., Forest City, (828) 287-5540
■ Mount Pleasant CME Church, 6011 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 287-7259 ■ Piney Ridge CME Church, 4421 Hudlow Road, Union Mills, (828) 286-3295 ■ Russell Tabernacle CME Church, 510 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, (828) 287-4574 Methodist-Missionary ■ Bostic Missionary Methodist Church, 145 Joe Bostic Road, Bostic, (828) 245-7637 ■ Fairview Missionary Methodist Church, Cliffside, (828) 453-0888 ■ Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church, 6800 Bostic-Sunshine Hwy., Bostic, (828) 245-9595 ■ Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church, 965 Kelly Road, Caroleen, (828) 657-6559 Methodist/ Methodist-United ■ Alexander United Methodist Church, 210 Blanton Road, Forest City, (828) 245-2149 ■ Avondale United Methodist Church, 2596 US 221-A Hwy., Henrietta, (828) 657-5491 ■ Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 160 Toney Road, Bostic, (828) 247-1111 ■ Centennial United Methodist Church ■ Mount Hebron United Methodist Church ■ Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church ■ Cliffside United Methodist Church, 179 Methodist Church Road, Mooresboro, (828) 657-6442 ■ First United Methodist Church, 137 Mills Ave., Caroleen, (828) 657-6416 ■ First United Methodist Church, 341 E. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6446 ■ First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3704 Continued on page 52
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Methodist/ Methodist-United (cont.) ■ Gilboa United Methodist Church, 754 Gilboa Church Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3843 ■ Gilkey United Methodist Church, Aydlotte Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3843 ■ Golden Valley United Methodist Church, 1269 Golden Valley Church Road, Bostic, (828) 2483060 ■ Kistler’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 3060 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 248-3041 ■ New Salem Methodist Church, 784 Pleasant Hill Loop Road, Rutherfordton, 287-9366 ■ Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1507 Oak Grove Church Road, Ellenboro, (828) 453-8270 ■ Pisgah United Methodist Church, 4344 US Hwy. 64, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-4877 ■ Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City, (828) 245-5471 ■ Providence United Methodist Church, 161 Providence Church Road, Forest City, (828) 245-8603 ■ Salem United Methodist Church, 184 Salem Church Road, Bostic, (828) 245-8518 ■ Spindale United Methodist Church, East Main Street and Methodist Drive, Spindale, (828) 286-2281 ■ Sunshine United Methodist Church, 367 DePriest Road, Bostic, (828) 247-0076 ■ Tanner’s Grove United Methodist Church, 151 Tanner’s Grove Road, Forest City, (828) 245-8316 ■ Wells Spring United Methodist Church, Wells Spring Road, Forest City, (828) 245-9391 Nazarene ■ Church of The Nazarene, 728 Hardin Road, Forest City, (828) 248-3505
From Chimney Rock, visitors can see a panoramic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park hosts a sunrise service each Easter.
Nondenominational ■ New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God, 601 E. Main St., Spindale ■ Church of The Exceptional (for mentally and physically handicapped), 8345 U.S. Hwy. 221-A, Henrietta, (828) 657-5077 ■ Element Church, 1071 Broadway St., Forest City, (828) 2457766 ■ Grace Covenant Church, 241 W. Main St., Spindale, (828) 286-8078 ■ Grace Bible Church, Hwy. 64/74A & Thompson Road, Rutherfordton, (828) 286-1140 ■ Jesus Way Christian Ministries, 1254 Old Ballpaark Rd., Spindale, (828) 286-0169 ■ Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Dr., Forest City, (828) 248-2270 ■ Temple of Jesus, 6750 US 64-74A Hwy., Lake Lure, (828) 625-2138
■ True Vine Fellowship, 620 NC 120 Hwy., (828) 453-1298 ■ Village Chapel Church, 29 Huntley St., Forest City, (828) 248-3292 ■ Word of Faith Fellowship, 207 Old Flynn Road, Spindale, (828) 286-3772 Pentecostal/Pentecostal United ■ Harvest Fellowship Church, (United Pentecostal), 111 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 287-9637 ■ Holy Temple No. II, (Pentecostal), 190 Hamilton St., Forest City, (828) 248-2216 ■ True Vine Pentecostal Church, 158 Hamilton St., Forest City, (828) 245-9986 Presbyterian ■ Brittain Presbyterian Church, 3456 US Hwy. 64, Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3812 ■ Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian
Church, 1658 Duncan’s Creek Road, Golden Valley, (828) 2456529 ■ First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City, (828) 245-6112 ■ Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, 252 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-3466 ■ Spindale Presbyterian Church, 125 Pleasant St., Spindale, (828) 287-5671 Seven-day Adventist ■ Seven-Day Adventist Church, 192 E. Mountain St., Rutherfordton, (828) 287-2440 Wesleyan ■ First Wesleyan Church, 700 S. Church St., Forest City, (828) 2455460 ■ Missionary Wesleyan Church, 811 Doggett Road, Forest City, (828) 245-4219
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ooking to join a group of like-minded individuals and help out in the community? Rutherford County has various civic and social organizations. Here are some of the offerings:
■ American Legion Roy Robertson Post No. 423: Meets the first Monday of each month at the Legion Hut, Boss Moore Road, Caroleen, beginning at 7 p.m. Donald Cudd, commander. For information, call (828) 657-6145 or (828) 248-3473. ■ American Legion Willis Towery Post No. 74: Meets the first Monday of each month at National Guard The Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont offers a summer camp. Armory, Withrow Road, Spindale. Dinner at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m. Charles Brooks, commander. For 14-20 years old), and Exploring ings are held the third Thursday of information, call (828) 287-1294. (Career Educational Programs for each month at Ascension Lutheran youth ages 14-20 years old). To Join Church, 300 N. Lafayette St., Shel■ Colonial Dames of the XVII contact Travis Walker at (828) 447- by, at 7 p.m. For information, e-mail Century: Meetings held quarterly. 4194 or travis.walker@scouting.org FQG2@FoothillsQuiltersGuild.org. For information, contact Janet Grissom at (828) 287-5902. ■ Community Empowerment ■ Foothills Forum Toastmasters Project Community Development Club of Toastmasters International: ■ Communities in Schools of RuCorporation, 129 First St., Forest Meetings are held every Monday at therford County: Provides mentors City. For more information, call 8:00 a.m., at the Rutherford County and tutors for elementary, middle (828) 247-4142 or e-mail nformaBusiness Offices, 289 N Main St, and high school students. Surround- tion@ceponline.org. Community Rutherfordton, NC. Membership ing students with a community of Empowerment strives to provide open to the public. Visitors welsupport empowering them to stay in the tools of empowerment for the come. Sponsored by Rutherford school and achieve in life...we besocial and economic development County Chamber of Commerce. lieve each child deserves a one-onof the low-wealth and understand For more information, contact one relationship with a caring adult; citizens of Rutherford County and Rhonda Owens at (828) 980-3212 a safe place to learn and grow; a surrounding areas. healthy start and a healthy future; a ■ Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont marketable skill to use upon gradu- ■ DAV Chapter No. 25: Members Council: Chartered by Girl Scouts ation; a chance to give back to peers of the Disabled American Veterans of the USA for girls ages 5-17. Call and community. Information can be are dedicated to building better (800) 627-6031, ext. 116 for more obtained from Executive Director lives for all of our nation’s disabled information. Charlotte Epley, (828) 288-0228, or veterans and their families. Meetexecdir@rutherfordcis.org. ings every second Monday at the ■ Gold Wing Road Riders AssociaNational Guard Armory on Withrow tion (GWRRA): Meetings are held ■ Piedmont Council Boy Scouts Road. Dinner 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 the second Tuesday of each month of America: Cub Scouts (1st grade p.m. For more information, contact at Ryans Cafeteria in Forest City. to 5th grade), Boy Scouts (boys 11 Terry Owens, (828) 288-1595. Meal 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. years old to 18 years old), VenturProspective members welcome. For ing (Co-Ed Scouting for youth ■ Foothills Quilters Guild: Meetinformation, contact Ed Carter at
(828) 286-8343. ■ Guardian ad Litem program is looking for court advocate volunteers. Make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. Many children are in need of an advocate. To volunteer, contact Charity Robinson at (828) 287-3929. ■ Kiwanis International Forest City Chapter: Meetings each Monday at noon at Ryan’s in Forest City. For information, contact Tom Roberson (828) 429-6686 or Karen Marshall (828) 248-4112 ■ Kiwanis International Rutherfordton Chapter: Meets most Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse. Web site www. rutherfordtonkiwanis.org. ■ Leadership Rutherford is a public program that provides indepth knowledge of Rutherford County and leadership training for participants. The program’s board meets the Thursday after the second Tuesday each month at 8 a.m. at Continued on page 54
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Foothills Connect in Rutherfordton. Jill Miracle is the board’s president. The program begins with a retreat in late August and then meets the second Tuesday each month, September through May, for an all-day program exploring the themes of critical issues, economic development, government, education, health care, lifestyle and diversity, agriculture and environment, diversity and leadership models. Each class also completes a public service project before it graduates. The program’s goal is to encourage participants to become involved in the community by working in leadership roles. The program’s website is found at www.leadershiprutherford. com. Cost is $550 for adults and $350 for students. For more information contact the program facilitator, Jim Brown, at jrbpub@gmail.com. ■ Lions Club Forest City Chapter: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at First Baptist Church, 211 Main St., Forest City. Linda Guffey president. For information contact Alan or Linda Guffey at (828) 2876758, e-mail alguff@forestcitylion-
sclub.org. ■ Lions Club Lake Lure Chapter: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at Rumbling Bald Resort. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Bill Moran, (828) 625-8985 or Ron Henson at (828) 625-9303. ■ Lions Club Rutherfordton Chapter: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at JD Sports Bar & Grill, 151 Central St., Rutherfordton. For information contact Dick Hood, (828) 287-2308, or John Horne, (828) 286-2655. ■ Master Gardener Volunteers: Contact Jan McGuinn, Rutherford County Extension Service, (828) 287-6010. ■ Marine Corps League: Monthly meetings at Merchants Association office in Forest City, All Marines, former Marines and Navy Corpsmen invited. For information, contact Dale Ligon at (828) 289-8888. ■ Moose Lodge of Rutherford County: An affiliated lodge of Moose International; to join, you must be sponsored by a member in good standing. The Lodge, located
at 548 E. US Hwy 74 Business, hosts community events such as poker runs, car and bike shows and toy runs. For information, call (828) 245-4233. ■ Pilot Club Foothills Chapter: Meetings held second Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. For information, contact Dana Whitmire at (828) 447-4597 or (828) 287-9618. ■ Pilot Club of Rutherford County: Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Rutherford Life Services. 6 and eat supper, Meetings start at 6:45 p.m. The club was chartered in 1976 and is a local chapter of Pilot International, an international service organization founded in 1921. For more information, contact Donna Ohmstead at (828) 429-0258. ■ Professional Women’s Association: PWA meetings are the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Sandra Miller-Camp, president at (828) 245-9841 or Nikki Carpenter, treasurer at (828) 286-7062.
■ Rotary Club of Rutherford County: Rotary is a volunteer organization with 1.2 million business and professional leaders from around the world who get together in friendship, provide humanitarian service, and work for peace. They conduct projects to address challenges such as illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns. One of the cornerstones of Rotary is its firm belief in maintaining high ethical standards in business, professional and personal lives. The Rotary Club of Rutherford County meets Tuesday nights at 6 at The Brew House and Bistro in Forest City. If you have questions call Eric Ohmstead, president, at (828) 429-2556. ■ Ruritan Club Gilkey Chapter: Meetings held third Thursday of each of month 7 p.m. at Gilkey Clubhouse. For information, contact Don Campbell, (828) 286-3094. ■ Ruritan Club Hopewell//Hollis Chapter: Meetings held 2nd Monday of each of month 7 p.m. at Hopewell/Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse. For information, contact Kim Callahan, (828) 453-7563. Continued on page 55
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■ Ruritan Club Pearidge Chapter: Meetings held third Saturday of each month at noon at Pearidge Club House. For information, contact Don Campbell, (828) 286-3094. ■ Rutherford County Historical Society: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. John’s Historical Church, North Main Street, Rutherfordton. The purpose of the Rutherford County Historical Society is to preserve and promote the rich history and heritage of Rutherford County. The organization meets on a monthly basis and publishes a quarterly newsletter. The society owns and maintains St. John’s Historic Church and a significant collection of other artifacts. For information call (828) 447-1474, or e-mail robinslattimore@att.net. ■ The Community Pet Center (CPC) promotes the education of responsible pet ownership while striving to reduce the destruction rate of cats and dogs in Rutherford County. CPC volunteers at the Rutherford County Animal Control facility work to raise awareness of animal control issues and pet adoption policies and to help citizens adopt a pet and care for it in a responsible and loving manner. For more information, contact The Community Pet Center at (828) 287-7738 or cpcrutherfordcounty@ gmail.com. Our website is rutherfordpets.org ■ Rutherford County Republican Club: Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at selected area restaurants. For more information, e-mail rcgopclub@ gmail.com visit www.rcncgop.org. ■ Rutherford County Shag Club: Meeting/dancing the first Friday of each month at Tuscany Italian Grille in Spindale. For information, contact
Billy and Diane Conner, (828) 2879228. Sandra Rhodes, president. The Shag Club works to promote and preserve the enjoyment of beach music and shag dancing. Lessons available. Visitors welcome. ■ Rutherford County Traffic Control is a group of volunteers who assist local law enforcement agencies and fire departments in various emergency situations by directing traffic at vehicle accidents, fires or crime scenes. Other circumstances may include funerals, assisting stranded motorists, high traffic civic events and school functions such as sporting events, proms/ dances, etc. For more information, contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. ■ Rutherford Outdoor Coalition: Incorporated in May of 2003 as a private non-profit organization, ROC is an outdoor recreation group dedicated to improving outdoor activities in Rutherford County by offering regular outings such as hiking, paddling, cycling, running, equestrian and more. Most outings are free and open to anyone. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the County Annex, Main Street, Rutherfordton. For more information, call (828) 447-1590. ■ Rutherford Quilt Guild, Inc.: meets on the second Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church located at 246 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 7 p.m. The guild membership is open to all who are interested in the art of quilting from beginner to advanced quilters. Each month the guild presents a program to further the knowledge and education of its members. The guild’s mission is to preserve, perpetuate, encourage, and advance the art of quilting for our members and the general public, and to promote quilting to
The Rutherford County Moose Lodge is one of many civic groups in the county.
the general public as a valuable art by increasing awareness of quilt history, design, and preservation through teaching, publicity, and exhibits. The guild also works on and promotes community service projects during the year. Dues are $20 per year. Please come and join us, for further information please contact Ann Parent, President at (828) 286-9997 or visit the website, www.rutherfordquiltguild.org. ■ Rutherford Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at 121 Laurel Drive in Rutherfordton. For further information, contact Missy York at (828) 287-4220, ext. 3. ■ SCV meetings: The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet the second Thursday of each month at 4720 Hwy. 64/74A west, a quarter mile past upper Green Hill Store on the right. Dinner 6 p.m. Meeting at 7. Prospective members welcome. For more information, call (828) 429-6580. ■ SWEEP: (Solid Waste Environmental Education Panel), Meetings held at noon the second Friday of each month at GDS, 135 Fairground Road. Open to anyone concerned about the environment and recycling. For information, call (828) 287-0069.
■ United Daughters of the Confederacy: For meeting times and information, contact Alice Bradley, (828) 245-6320. ■ VFW Post No. 5204: Harold Hawkins Post 5204 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the post in Spindale. Meal 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. The VFW’s mission is to continuously support those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, those currently serving in the US Armed Forces and their families. The VFW also promotes programs geared toward developing tomorrow’s leaders and recognizing those who are building that future today. Contact Commander Larry Greene, (828) 429-7098. ■ Voluntary Farmland Preservation Advisory Board: Meets at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Missy York at (828) 287-4220, ext. 3. ■ Young at Heart Senior Club: Meets the last Saturday of each month. Young at Heart is a club for senior citizens (married or single) to share fellowship, play Bingo and have fun. Meetings begin at 11 a.m. Dutch treat lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dot Buchanan at (828) 287-3329
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The Rutherford County Visual Arts Guild holds events like an art show at Isothermal Community College.
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90 artisans, mostly from Rutherford County. All artists in residence are members of Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild. Membership is $35. Location: 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Contact: (828) 288-5009; rcvartg@gmail.com Web: www.rcvag.com
Frame House Gallery & Gifts Featuring the works of Designs By D Morgan and Phillip Philbeck as well as other frames and prints, Frame House Gallery is locally owned and operated by Mike and Vickie Campfield. Location: 1639 Hwy 74 By-Pass Suite No. 10, Spindale Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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national work. All custom framing is completed in house, in the frame shop in the back of the store. Location: 181 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday Contact: (828) 287-5647 Web: www.galleryrutherford.com Bair’s Den Pottery Artist Daniel Bair creates Woodfired stoneware pottery urns, vases, platters, cups, pitchers and bowls. Functional contemporary art pottery, made using traditional methods of the craft. Location: 2254 Hudlow Road, Forest City
Hours: Call for appointment Contact: (828) 288-7072; bairsden2@bellsouth.net Web: http://handmadeinamerica. org/artists/daniel-bair Tom Elfers “Ornametals” Begun in 2006, Ornametals Gallery offers some of the newest trends in artwork as well as traditional classic styles of the past. Susanee Scheunke is one of the gallery’s featured artists. Location: 340 US Hwy 74-A, Rutherfordton Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday Contact: (828) 288-3001 Web: www.ornametals1.com
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The Symphony of Rutherford County is an open-door organization for anyone who plays a symphonic instrument and is willing to devote time for regular attendance at Saturday morning rehearsals.
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here’s no shortage of theater performances to view and participate in Rutherford County. With productions featuring local folks ranging from Broadway musicals and regional favorites, to the sounds of the symphony and to gospel offerings, Rutherford County stages have heralded such legends as Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Doc Watson, Ronnie Milsap and Leann Rimes. Rutherford Community Theater Rutherford Community Theater began more than 44 years ago as the Community College Players
with Imogene Eason, wife of thencollege president Fred Eason, and Helene Tryon of Rutherfordton. One of the theatre’s first productions was a very successful, “Mame.” Rutherford Community Theatre has produced a wide variety of comedies, dramas, musicals and murder mysteries throughout its long history and holds the honors of being the oldest theatre organization in Rutherford County. RCT is also among the 10 oldest continuously performing arts groups in North Carolina. Productions began in the college’s library auditorium, playing to small audiences four times a
year, three performances for each production, including a Sunday afternoon matinee. RCT is a non-profit community theater group that depends on donations and sponsors to operate. If you or anyone you know would like to help, e-mail: rct.arts@yahoo.com or call (828) 287-4809 or visit the Web site: www.rutherfordcommunitytheatre.org. Rutherford County Arts Council The production of “Camelot” by the Rutherford County Arts Council 39 years ago was the beginning of nearly four decades
of performances produced by the arts council, as literally thousands of Rutherford County actors of all ages, participated in the productions through the years. In addition to the 20,000 participants, another 40,000 individuals have assisted with the productions. Audiences of 150,000 have seen the shows, Arts Council Executive Director Matthew McEnnerney said. When “Camelot” opened in 1971 to a full house at the Cool Springs auditorium, the county was also introduced to Matthew and his wife, Diane McEnnerney, musical Continued on page 59
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director of the arts council. Former New York dancer, Lynne Tanner of Rutherfordton, choreographed the production of “Camelot” and numerous others through the years. Among the musicals have been “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific,” “Carousel,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music” and “Cats.” The latest production, “Cinderella,” was presented in March. The Arts Council also provides year long activities for students as part of the Playing for Keeps program. For more information contact, Rutherford County Arts Council, 1 Shakespeare Drive, Forest City, NC 28043; call (828) 245-4000; e-mail arts@rutherfordarts.com ; or visit the website, www.rutherfordarts.com. Symphony of Rutherford County The Symphony of Rutherford County, under the direction of Wilbert K. Kimple of Spartanburg, S.C., was founded in 1988. It’s mission is to promote music and music education in the county. The Symphony of Rutherford County is an all volunteer, multigenerational community orchestra consisting of approximately 60 members. It is a tax-exempt organization that depends largely on funding from individuals (including members), foundations and corporations. It is also supported by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The Symphony is an open-door organization that requires no auditions. It welcomes anyone who plays a symphonic instrument and who is willing to devote time for regular attendance at Saturday morning rehearsals. At this time, additional string players are especially needed. For more information about the Symphony of Rutherford County,
the upcoming concert or about becoming a member, please visit www.rcsymphony.org, or contact Nancy Womack at (828) 288-0212. The Foundation Performing Arts Center The 2012-2013 Season marks The Foundation’s 13th year of programming. Over those years The Foundation main stage productions have represented a broad array of performing art forms, including theatre, dance, opera, comedy and magic acts, as well as every form of music act imaginable, said its executive director Russell Wicker. “Our sell-out performances include Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and the National Symphony Orchestra, with many near sell-out crowds in every genre.” In addition, The Foundation has developed a program of Theatre for Young Audiences, presenting more than 40 different professional productions to more than 48,000 school children, from Rutherford and surrounding counties. Three organizations play major roles in making this possible: Isothermal Community College, The Stonecutter Foundation, and Facebook. In June The Foundation will announce the next season programs. Season ticket holders, known as the Cultural Society Members, will begin renewals in early June, with new membership sales beginning in mid-June. In July, all shows will be available for single tickets purchases. “Thirteen years and 144 shows later, we are grateful for the continued support of our community, and the opportunity to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Rutherford County,” Wicker said. The Frank and Mabel West Auditorium is also available for rent, and has become a prominent venue for almost any kind of artists, dance competitions, forums, pageants, travelogue and gospel singing. For
The Foundation Performing Arts Center stages numerous shows throughout the year at Isothermal Community College.
more information, visit www.FoundationShows.org, or call the Director at (828) 286-3636 Ext. 261. Carolina Gospel Association The Carolina Gospel Association celebrates its 17th anniversary in October. Begun by Jim Bishop, Wayne Hardin and Ray Wilson, it was established to bring Southern Gospel music to the 1,200 seat R-S Central High School auditorium. It is the longest lasting gospel concert series in the nation. “We started the association 16 years ago to preserve the traditional Southern Gospel sound, the four part harmony, as opposed to other contemporary type singing,” Bishop said. The association brings in the top groups in Southern Gospel from
across the country and features a Rutherford County group as special guests at each event. Season tickets are $60, and are available in advance and during the season. Single show tickets are $12 at the door. At the last concert of 2012 season on May 10, season tickets for the 2012-13 concert series will be sold at $5 off per ticket. All shows are at 7 p.m. and seating is nonreserved, first come, first served. Prior to each concert, Rutherford Housing Partnership serves a spaghetti supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. to support the work of RHP. Donations are accepted and the suggested price is $7. Visit www.carolinagospel.com or call (704) 434-1918 or (828) 2456746 for tickets and more information.
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Swimming lessons are just one of the many ways that children can get out and about in Rutherford County.
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utherford County already offers a wide array of recreation opportunities for both children and adults, and the county’s offerings are still growing. What follows is a listing of many of the recreational opportunities in the community.
games. The gym at Callison open the weight room for use; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cost is $10 per month
Location: 217 Clay St. Activities: ■ Youth Basketball: Registration begins in November for boys ages 5 Town of Forest City to 18 and girls ages 5 to 12. Contact Town of Forest City offers a wide Larry Ross for additional informaarray of recreational opportunities tion at (828) 657-6133. for athletes and non-athletes alike, ■ Forest City Little League Basefrom the very young to the very ball: Registration begins in early young at heart. For more informaSpring for T-Ball, Minor League tion, contact Parks and Recreation Boys and Girls, Little League Boys at Callison Recreation Center, (828) and Girls, Senior League Boys and 248-5220. Girls and Big League Boys. ■ Callison Recreation Center ■ Youth Football: Three teams for At Callison Recreation Center, the children ages 7 to 12; cheerleaders public can play afternoon basfor each team; registration begins in ketball in the winter months, and late summer. participate in a variety of senior ■ Basketball Camp: Held each
summer for ages 7 to 15. Conducted by local high school coaches. ■ Golf Camp: Held each summer at Forest City Municipal Golf Course for ages 7to 15. Taught by local golf pros. Town of Spindale Activities for residents of Spindale can find plenty of options at Spindale House, Location: at 100 Tanner St. Contact: (828) 286-3716. Activities: ■ Youth Football and Cheerleading: August to November, ages 8 to 12. ■ Youth Basketball: December to February, ages 5 to 16. ■ Police Club softball: Co-ed, open league, industrial leagues, church leagues, May 1 through summer. ■ Basketball Camp: Last week of July; camp director is Norman Aiken.
Youth Sports Every season of every year, thousands of young Rutherford Countians take part in youth sports. Be it soccer, baseball, football, basketball, swimming or golf, the county offers an opportunity for your child to get out and get active. Little League Baseball ■ Chase Little League, P.O. Box 227, Harris; ■ Rutherfordton Little League, 101 Park St., Rutherfordton; ■ Forest City Little League Baseball: Registration begins in early spring for T-Ball, Minor League Boys and Girls, Little League Boys and Girls, Senior League Boys and Girls and Big League Boys; (828) 248-5220. Continued on page 61
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Youth Soccer ■ Rutherford County Soccer Association, (828) 286-0073. Youth Basketball of America ■ Forest City Heat, five boys teams and several girls teams for ages 11 to 17; contact Larry Ross, (828) 657-6133. Golf Golf continues to be one this area’s most popular sports, and the county offers great and challenging courses in all corners. Get out, tee it up and have fun at any one of the following courses. ■ Apple Valley Country Club: 309 Winesap Road, Fairfield Mountains, Lake Lure; (828) 694-3043 ■ Rumbling Bald Resort Country Club: 112 Mountains Blvd., Lake Lure; (828) 625-3042. Fees: Monday through Thursday, are $56; after 12 p.m., $38. For Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, fees are $56; after 1 p.m., $42. The most challenging hole is No. 6 at Apple Valley. The narrowness and length (433-yards) of No. 6 make this Par 4 one of the toughest holes at either Apple Valley or Bald Mountain. ■ Meadowbrook Golf Course: 866-863-2690, meadowbrookgolfcourse.com, E-mail address: meadowbrookgolf@windstream.net. Golf Pro: William Deck. Senior Golf League, every Monday and Thursday (9 a.m. spring, summer; 10 a.m., fall) Young golf league, call Meadowbrook for more details. Fees: $36 on weekends, after 1 p.m. $29; $30 weekdays, after 1 p.m. $25; seniors $25 - Monday thru Friday. Most challenging hole: No. 17. It requires a solid tee shot, according
to Deck, to be in the fareway. In addition, there is a false front on the green that can force players to chip again. The hole is Par 4 with blue tees measuring 460-yards, while the white measure 435-yards. ■ Rutherfordton Golf Course: 191 Twitty Ford Road Rutherfordton Phone: (828) 287-3406. Golf Pro: Jason Smoak. Fees: $21 weekday; $21 weekend; Seniors $19. Most challenging hole: No.4. The long Par 4 includes a tee shot through a narrow opening in the trees. The approach is uphill to the greens, that include a false front and back. ■ Forest City Municipal Golf Course: 211 Clay Street, Forest City Phone: (828) 248-5222. Golf Pro: Terry Osteen. Fees: $27 every day of week. Seniors weekday $22, weekend $27. Most challenging hole: No. 6. According to Osteen, it’s an uphill dogleg right, with the fareway sloping to the left all coming to an elevated green. All carry, no roll on this 403-yard, Par 4. ■ Dogwood Valley Golf Course: 328 Dogwood Valley Road, Forest City, NC Phone: (828) 657-6214. Fees: weekdays 9-holes $12, 18-holes $18; weekends 9-holes $16, 18-holes $22. Seniors check for coupons. Miniature Golf ■ Putt & Go Video Location: 126 Frontage Road, Forest City Details: Miniature golf, video games, video rentals Contact: (828) 245-0466 ■ Chimney Rock Adventure Golf Location: 339 Main St., Chimney Rock Details: Enjoy an adventurous
Rutherford County offers opportunities to take advantage of your golf game.
game of miniature golf on a beautiful, naturally landscaped course situated along 300-foot of the Rocky Broad River. Views of the mountains, rocks and landscaping surround the 18 holes of mini golf. Contact: (828) 625-8870; www.fibbermagees.com/miniature_golf.php Hiking ■ Chimney Rock Park The 315-foot Chimney Rock can be reached either by stairs or an elevator inside the mountain. At the top, there are 75-mile views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure and the Carolina Piedmont. The hiking trails are suitable for all ages, and the park also features the 404-foot Hickory Nut Location: 431 Main St., Chimney
Rock Contact: 800-277-9611 Web: www.chimneyrockpark.com ■ Rocky Broad Riverwalk A walkway along the river in Chimney Rock Village that allows you to connect with the area’s natural beauty. Steps lead down to the Rocky Broad River, picnic tables, beautiful rocks and some local wildlife such as squirrels and birds. The restaurants and shops in the Village are close to the RiverWalk. Location: Main Street, Chimney Rock Contact: (828) 625-4456 Continued on page 62
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■ Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Incorporated in May 2003, the ROC is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to promote outdoor recreation in Rutherford County. ROC offers regular outings including hiking, paddling, cycling, running, equestrian and more. Most outings are free and open to anyone. Membership is encouraged but not required to join us on most outings. Location: Rutherford County Annex Contact: Jerry Stensland, (828) 447-1590 Gun Clubs ■ Piedmont Rifle and Pistol Club Inc. Location: 2078 Maple Creek Road, Rutherfordton Contact: Tommy Williams, piedmontgunclub@yahoo.com Web: piedmontgunclub.com ■ Walnut Grove Gun Club The Old West-themed gun range is currently set up for cowboy action shooting. It is the home of the Walnut Grove Rangers, a Single Action Shooting Society-affiliated club. It is open the first Saturday of each month. Location: Ellenboro Contact: Anthony Rollins, tigershark454@yahoo.com Sports ■ McNair Field The home of the 2009 and 2010 Coastal Plain League champion, Forest City Owls. The Owls are a wooden bat summer league team that play 28 home games against the teams of the CPL. Players come from colleges all across the nation and Canada to play in the CPL. The stadium is also home to Rutherford County American Legion Post 423
and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy baseball teams. In addition, the East Rutherford Easter Tournament is played at McNair the week of Rutherford County Schools’ Spring Break. Location: Downtown Forest City Web: www.forestcitybaseball.com ■ Rutherford County Post 423 American Legion Baseball Post 423 offers varsity and junior varsity teams. The teams play from late-May into August. Location: Varies-McNair Field or R-S Central High. Contact: Curtis Snethen, (828) 222-8191 Museums ■ Bostic Lincoln Center The purpose of The Bostic Lincoln Center is to gather and disseminate information and truths as to the origin and birthplace of the 16th president of the United States. Location: 112 Depot St., Bostic Contact: (828) 245-9800; info@ BosticLincolnCenter.com ■ Museum of Rutherford Hospital The museum was created to record and preserve the Hospital’s heritage. The artifacts in the collection were actually used at Rutherford Hospital. The design features vignettes that showcase several areas of hospital life, including the 1906 Surgical Room, Nursing School and patient rooms. A beautiful mural located in the museum, painted by artist Clive Hayes, depicts the different stages through the century of the hospital’s history. It is a self-guided tour. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 288 S. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, NC 28139
The Forest City Owls, a summer college baseball team, holds their home games at McNair Field in Forest City.
■ KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum KidSenses may be your destination, but your imagination will take you away. At KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum, exhibits and special workshops stimulate the imagination and educate the mind. Children and adults experience hands-on fun as they play, learn and create together in an exciting environment.
■ Rutherford County Heritage Center The Heritage Center is an exhibit of the most significant events in Rutherford County’s history. This includes information and stories of the Bechtler Mint, Gilbert Town, Overmountain Men and the Revolutionary War, Civil War, textiles, historic photographs, artifacts and videos as well as information for other area heritage sites. The center is open MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 172 Main St., Rutherfordton Contact: (828) 286-2120 Web: www.kidsenses.com
Location: 289 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Contact: (828) 287-6074
■ Rutherford County Farm Museum The museum has hundreds of historic items, including antique farm and home equipment. Two large murals depict the cultivation of cotton and early textile mills in the county. Location: 240 Depot St., Forest City Contact: (828) 248-1248
■ Rutherfordton Town Hall Heritage Display Learn about hundreds of years in Rutherfordton – it’s an historical primer for your day’s trip. This exhibit depicts the history of Rutherfordton through murals on everything from Bechtler Mint to Tanner Clothing. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The self-guided tour is free. Continued on page 63
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Location: 129 N. Main St., Rutherfordton Contact: (828) 287-3520 ■ Bennett’s Classic Car Museum Bennett Classics is a wonderful new Museum that has captured a variety of history under one roof. The museum was started by brothers Buddy and Joe Bennett who were originally from Burnsville where they worked at their uncle Joe Young’s Ford dealership. Their love of automobiles and flathead Ford V8’s started in the early 60’s. From there the brothers started collecting and moved to Rutherford County where they both started their own businesses that have grown to help the county economically. Now they have helped it historically by taking their dream and making it a reality. Restoring one of historys greatest inventions of transportation from muscle to vintage, they have a little bit of something to please everyone along with some other antiques on display. The museum is here to assist tour groups or individual functions. Location: 241 Vance St., Forest City Contact: (828) 247-1767 Web: www.bennettclassics.com ■ Green River Plantation Perched on a rise over looking the flood plain of the Green River mansion called the Green River Plantation. The home is located in Western, North Carolina. Joseph McDowell Carson who is the builder of the oldest section of the home first arrived at the lushly fertile and enchanting countryside on the banks of the Green River between 18041807. It was for his wife Rebekah that he built the sprawling four-story house. The plantation offers catering services and is available for weddings and other parties. Tours are also available by appointment.
Location: 6333 Coxe Road, Rutherfordton Contact: (828) 286-1461 ■ The Right Track toy train museum Begun as a fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research, The Right Track to a cure for Pancreatic Cancer is open during the summer season and highlights a variety of toy trains from various eras. Location: 2414 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure Contact: (828) 289-4429 Movies ■ Retro Cinema 4 Offering new releases and pay-perview wrestling events. Location: 2270 US Hwy 74A Bypass, Forest City Contact: (828) 248-1670 Miscellaneous ■ Broad River Gems & Mining Co. On site gem mining, located on the Gold bearing Broad River. Gem and mineral buckets, discover gems and minerals from our locality and around the world. Custom gem cutting and setting available upon request. All stones cut by our cutters from your material. Our Fossil Dig allows you to sift through sediment in search of fossil specimens from around the world. Weddings: Unique gifts from around the world. An amazing collection of jewelry from around the world. Location: 218 River Landing, Rutherfordton Contact: (828) 286-1220 Web: www.broadrivergems.com ■ Cherry Bounce Trail The historic byway touches the far corners of the county, filled with natural beauty, historic sites and memories of old-time moon shiners
who frequented these hills and valleys years ago. The Cherry Bounce Trail is created and presented by the Leadership Rutherford Class of 2006 Isothermal Community College. Web: www.cherrybouncetrail.com ■ Thermal City Gold Mine Thermal City Gold Mine offers Great Family Fun, Gem Mining, Gold Panning, Camping and much more. A Miners Meet is hosted each year during Memorial Day weekend as well. Thermal City Gold Mine is a unique experience hosted by people who are real prospectors! We are dedicated to keeping the tradition and history of Gold Mining alive. Anyone who wants to pan or prospect for gold is welcome. We enjoy teaching and talking mining. Open March 15 Nov. 15. Location: 5240 US Hwy 221 North, Union Mills Contact: (828) 286-3016 Web: www.huntforgold.com Playtime Looking for an inexpensive fun afternoon for the kids, or perhaps a unique way to enjoy a first date? Check out some of these hot spots for fun in Rutherford County. ■ Skates & Stuff Roller skating rink. Location: 206 Woods Drive, Forest City Contact: (828) 248-1308 ■ KidzPlay Large indoor inflatable play area. Arcade games and roller racer area. A great place for birthday parties. Walk-ins welcome. Open TuesdaySaturday. Ice cream parlor and concessions for your convenience. Location: 114 Michael Drive, Forest City
Contact: (828) 245-4543 Web: www.kidzplay.us ■ Bubba’s Family Fun Center Batting cages, indoor playground, video games, laser tag. Location: 1770 US 74 Bypass, Forest City. Contact: (828) 286-4487 Water Fun ■ Lake Lure Adventure Company Location: 470 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure Details: Adventure awaits in a mountain setting – watersport trips, boat rentals and guided fishing trips on Lake Lure. Waterskiing, wake boarding, kneeboarding, kayak and tubing. Fun for the whole family! Open year round. Contact: (828) 625-8066; www. lakelureadventurecompany.com ■ Beach at Lake Lure The Beach Water Works has soaking-wet games, bumper boats, water cannons, water wars and water slides. An additional admission fee is charged, with group rates available.Lifeguards and a professional staff keep watch and assist with all your needs. Great for a family outing or special gathering. Location: 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure Contact: 877-386-4255 Web: www.lakelure.com Fishing lakes ■ Cedar Creek Stables, Lake Lure: Fishing and picnicking free with trail ride. 877-625-6773; www. cedarcreekstables.com ■ Lake Lure: (828) 625-0077. ■ Silvers Lake, Rutherfordton: (828) 287-0702. ■ Toms Lake, Forest City: (828) 245-6696. ■ Isothermal Community College: Twice each year, on Sports Day and Grub Day. Call (828) 286-3636.
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rom festivals to celebrations of our area’s heritage, Rutherford County offers a wide variety of seasonal celebrations and events.Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest. Please visit www.rutherfordtourism.com for a complete calender of events. January ■ New Year’s Day Polar Plunge: Held annually in Hickory Nut Gorge, the event offers those willing to take an icy jump into either Lake Lure or the Rocky Broad River the chance. April ■ Antique and Arts Fair: Downtown Forest City holds this annual festival featuring antiques and arts booth, live music and food and merchant sidewalk sales. May
■ MayFest: Held on Main Street in Rutherfordton, the street festival features vendors, games, face painting and food. Main Street is shut down for the day for the annual event. ■ Lure of the Dragons Dragon Boat Race and Festival: Dragon boat teams take to Lake Lure in an effort to raise money for the team’s chosen charity. The day includes family fun at every turn, including live music, inflatables and unique performances to celebrate the culture of ancient China. ■ Spindale’s Dairy Goat Festival & Parade: Spindale, home of the American Dairy Goat Association, hosts this special one day festival that features live music, food and fun.
Rutherford County plays host to plenty of events that happen once a year.
July ■ Fireworks: Communities all over Rutherford County celebrate our nation’s independence. Firework shows take place from McNair Field, Forest City to Gilkey to Lake Lure. Get out and enjoy our nation’s birth with your loved ones. August ■ Hot Nights & Cool Rides: The annual celebration of the automobile in downtown Forest City. In addition to the hundreds of rare and unique cars that are displayed, live music and a real street party atmosphere highlight this annual event. ■ Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad: This four-day sport and community festival features dozens of events and activities. For the hardcore athlete, there’s the triathlon, Race to the Rock or five-mile run. More of a weekend warrior? Try the 3-on-3 basketball, golf or the pontoon boat
challenge. There’s plenty for nonathletes and kids, too. September ■ Colfax Free Fair: The fair, most commonly known as the Ellenboro Fair, is a delight to folks of all ages. ■ Dirty Dancing Festival: Held for the first time in 2010, the festival celebrates the 1987 hit movie filmed in Hickory Nut Gorge. Events include a lakeside screening of the film and an all-day festival with music, dancing, lake lift competition and more. October ■ Hilltop Fall Festival: The streets of downtown Rutherfordton are closed for one of the highlights of fall — the Hilltop Festival and 5K run. Vendors, food, live music, face painting and displays take to the streets of our county seat.
November ■ Snuffy Jenkins Music Festival: Bluegrass and old-time music is featured in the festival honoring the innovative banjo player, comedian and Rutherford County native, Snuffy Jenkins. Food and craft vendors and open jam area. ■ Ellenboro Bluegrass and Fiddlers Convention: The Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers’ and Bluegrass Convention is a day-long competition held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the Ellenboro School Auditorium. Barbecue supper starts at 4 p.m. December ■ Hometown Holidays: Carriage rides, visits with Santa – for pets and kids – arts and crafts displays and of course, hot cocoa are all on the schedule of events for the annual Christmas events in downtown Forest City.
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Historic Landmarks
Marking our history
St. John’s Historic Church — 316 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. Completed in 1848, it is the oldest standing church building in Rutherith a history that spans Fort McFadden (Historical ford County. Placed on the National back to pre-Revolutionary Marker) — Maple Creek Road, 3½ Register of Historic Places in 1972. times, there is a plethora miles southwest of Rutherfordton. It serves as headquarters for the Ruof historic landmarks throughout Near this site stood Fort McFadtherford County Historical Society. Rutherford County. Here are some den, named for James McFadden. provided by one of the county’s The fort served as a refuge for local Confederate Monument — Courthistorians, Robin Lattimore. settlers during Indian raids, and was house lawn, Main Street, Rutherforddefended in 1779 by Col. William ton. Dedicated on Nov. 12, 1910, this Gilbert Town — Established in Graham. impressive monument was erected 1769, the village of Gilbert Town to honor the men and women of was Rutherford County’s first seat Fort McGaughey (Historical the Confederacy. More than 1,950 of government and site of the first Marker) — U.S. 64, 8 miles north Rutherford County men fought for courthouse in western North Caro- of Rutherfordton. Near this site Confederacy during the Civil War. lina. The small village was named stood a Revolutionary War era fort for William Gilbert, a landowner named for Alexander McGaughey. St. Francis Episcopal Church — and merchant. British and Patriot Local soldiers gathered at this site 408 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. soldiers camped here during the before joining Gen. Griffith Ruther- Constructed in 1899, by Col. FrankRevolutionary War. Placed on ford on his expedition against the lin Coxe. The church is considNational Register of Historic Places Cherokee in 1776. ered the finest example of Gothic in 2006. Revival architecture in western Christopher Bechtler Sr. House North Carolina. It was designed by Biggerstaff Hanging Tree (Histor- — 130 W. Sixth St., Rutherfordthe firm of Hazelhurst & Huckel, ical Marker) — Whitesides Road, ton. Constructed in 1838, served as and today showcases a collection of Sunshine community. Returning town residence of the Christopher exceptional stained glass, including from the Battle of Kings Mountain Bechtler, Sr. family. The Bechtlers windows created by the Louis C. the victorious “Over Mountain were mint masters and manufacTiffany Co. of New York City. Men” hung nine of the captured tured gold coins on this site, and on British loyalist from a tree near this a farm 2 ½ miles north of town. Rutherfordton City Cemetery — site on October 14, 1780. Graves date to the late 18th century. Bechtler Mint Site — Three-acre More than 3,000 graves are located Fort Hampton (Historical Mark- site (owned by Rutherford County), in this municipal burial ground, er) — U.S. 64/74, five miles west located 2½ miles north of Rutherincluding those of a number of of Rutherfordton. Near this site fordton, on Gilboa Church Road. important historical figures. stood Fort Hampton, named for Site marks location of the most Col. Andrew Hampton, commander significant private mint on record in Rutherford County Court House of the Rutherford County troops at the United States. Operated by the — Main Street, Rutherfordton. the Battle of Kings Mountain, Oct. Christopher Bechtler Sr. family in Constructed in 1925. The Classical 7, 1780. the 1830s and 1840s. Placed on the Revival style building was designed National Register of Historic Places by architect, Louis H. Asbury. It Brittain Presbyterian Church in 1996. was placed on the National Register — U.S. 64, eight miles north of of Historic Places in 1979. Rutherfordton. Brittain PresbyteTown of Rutherfordton — Foundrian Church, established in 1768, ed 1787 as seat of government for Lincoln Hill — Walker Mill Road is recognized as the oldest church Rutherford County. Named for (Near Bostic). Local legend tells of congregation in western North Gen. Griffith Rutherford. The town this site along Puzzle Creek as the Carolina. Cemetery contains graves is the location of the only standing true birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, of several Revolutionary War cluster of antebellum buildings in 16th President of the United States. veterans. The present church was western North Carolina. Historic completed in 1852 and sheathed in district placed on the National Reg- The Spindale House — 100 Tanbrick in 1942. ister of Historic Place in 1996. ner S., Spindale. Erected in 1849 as
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plantation home “Sidney Villa” for the Francis S. Coxe family. Latter served as residence of textile magnate Simpson Bobo Tanner, Sr. Tanner’s heirs donated the home to the Town of Spindale in 1926 to be used as a recreational center. Burnt Chimney (Historical Marker) — Main Street, Forest City. Site commemorates the village of Brunt Chimney which preceded the founding of the Town of Forest City in 1887. Forest City was named for Forest Davis. Much of the town’s commercial district and nearby residential sections are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Washburn Store — 2426 BosticSunshine Hwy. Established in 1831. Believed to be the oldest continuing, family-owned business in North Carolina. Current store building completed in 1925. Haynes-Tanner (Historic Marker) — Harris-Henrietta Road. Simpson Bobo Tanner and Raleigh Rutherford Haynes are known as the fathers of the textile industry in Rutherford County. Near this site stood the county’s first textile mill, established 1885. High Shoal Iron Works (Historical Marker) — Harris-Henrietta Road. A significant ironworks was located at this site on the Second Broad River beginning in the 1790s. The ironworks was owned first by Peter Fisher and Mark Bird, a friend of Benjamin Franklin. The ironworks ceased operation in the 1840s. Haynes Memorial Clock Tower — Old Main Street, Cliffside. Tower was erected in 1979 on the site of home owned by textile magnate Raleigh Rutherford Haynes. The clock and chimes were originally used in the R.R. Haynes Memorial Building, erected in Cliffside in 1922 and razed in 1976.
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