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Thursday, December 2-December 8, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 5 109 West Main St., Spindale 828-286-3746 • spindaledrug.com Mon-Fri: 9a.m.-6p.m. | Sat: 9a.m.-2p.m. | Sun: Closed • Leave unnecessary pain behind • Get your comfort and independence back • Relax in your very own lift chair and enjoy an afternoon nap or your favorite TV show • 12 months of service and maintenance on your new Pride lift chair completely free. Come In And TEST DRIVE Your Very Own Lift Chair Bring this coupon in before 12/24 and get $100 off your lift chair purchase. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Certain restrictions apply. Expires on 12/24/21. LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT? A U T O S A L E S A N D S E R V I C E C E N T E R 518 S Main St., Rutherfordton 828.829.5877 www.a1autosalesnc.com 2006 NISSAN TITAN LE 4x4, V8, automatic, all power, very nice. $ 2,500 2,500 DOWN DOWN $ 2,000 DOWN 2,000 DOWN 2010 HONDA ACCORD 4 cylinder, automatic, all power, very nice. RELAX, WE USE ON EVERY VEHICLE ASK US ABOUT OUR WARRANTIES 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SE 6 cyl., auto., all power, sunroof, leather, loaded. $ 1,500 1,500 DOWN DOWN $ 2,000 DOWN 2,000 DOWN 2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT V8, auto., 4 door, good miles, $ 2,000 DOWN 2,000 DOWN 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V8, auto., leather, sunroof, good miles. The Town of Chimney Rock Village, the Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority recently hosted the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Chimney Rock Village Boulders Trail. Lake Lure Mayor Pritchett, Mayor O'Leary, Chimney Rock Village Mayor Peter O'Leary, Rutherford County TDA director Don Cason, Chimney Rock State Park superintendent James Ledgerwood, and Mary Jaeger- Gale were among those participating in the event. The trail and climbing area is located near The Gathering Place - The Barbara Meliski Park. The Chimney Rock Village Boulders Trail offers views of the surrounding Hickory Nut Gorge and a waterfall, more than 50 boulder climbing routes, a half-mile hiking trail to the site on Round Top Mountain, and plenty of parking. The Chimney Rock Village Boulders Trail furthers the Carolina Climbers Coalition's mission of protecting, preserving, and expanding climbing opportunities in the Carolinas. Other trail sponsors are Rutherford County TDA, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure Burntshirt Vineyards Trango Extraordinary Climbing Cardinal Point Construction Headwater Environmental, Inc. The Kiosk design by Jon Lane. Grand Opening of Boulders Trail Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. Mary Jaeger-Gale addresses the trail ribbon cutting audience. Chimney Rock Village Mayor Peter O'Leary (center) just as the ribbon is cut to open the boulders trail. Come celebrate the holidays with the Town of Forest City! For years this small town in Western North Carolina has been known as a "Hallmark Christmas" movie set during the holiday season. In fact, RomanticAsheville. com calls it the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville, area and the #2 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina! Fridays through December 17, join us for carriage rides, hayrides and ice-skating! Reserve a horse-drawn carriage ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com for reservations. Carriages seat 4 adults or fewer plus additional children and are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load in Huntley Street behind POPS concession stand. Hayrides are 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $3 per person. The hayride wagon loads in front of Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street. Ice-skating is from 6pm-until. Cost is $8 and includes skates. Walk through a winter wonderland inside POPS and get a family picture inside the largest lighted ornament in the region! And don't forget to check out the lighted tree inside POPS! It's grown a few feet since last year! Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Friday and Saturday nights. Visitors entering the Town from US 74 at Exit 182 will notice new Christmas displays at the Thermal Belt Rail Trail Pine Street Trailhead. New displays are also in the roundabout at Park Square near the Park Square Trailhead. While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street. Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows! Lights are on nightly through January 2 from 5pm- 11pm. Visit the Town of Forest City this holiday season! Town of Forest City Hometown Holiday Festivities Schedule Article Provided By: Amy Bridges

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