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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, October 19-October 25, 2023 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< DEMENTIA / ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV and )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< are partnering to launch a Dementia/Alzheimer's support group for anyone in need. All are welcome. 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< 1:00 3M 3rd Tuesday of every month FDLU+DYHQ)RUHVW&LW\ %HWKDQ\&KXUFK5RDG )RUHVW&LW\1& 9,$+HDOWK3DUWQHUV )$,5+$9(1)25(67&,7< )$,5+$9(1 )25(67&,7< ©Community First Media Community First Media 132 Blanton Street, Spindale Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm Yokefellow Yokefellow is On the is On the Road Again! Road Again! Yokefellow is very pleased to announce that we are available for free pickup of pre-loved furniture and large appliances in working order. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 828s287s0776 Proceeds are used to assist Rutherford County residents with basic necessities. The Rutherfordton Garden Club is celebrating its 90th year, having been established on June 19, 1933. At the time of the organization, its purpose was to support the Norris Public Library. The Garden Club held fundraising activities to assist in supporting the library and 90 years later continues to maintain the grounds around the library, the Rutherfordton Clubhouse and entrances to the Rutherfordton cemetery. On October 4 Mayor Jimmy Dancy offi cially signed a resolution celebrating the club's 90th birthday. The resolution also recognized the garden club's fi nancial support to Ruff'ton Roots and Habitat for Humanity. The Garden Club hopes to add to its membership, currently 43 members, and is also focusing on maintaining the entrances to the town. "The town of Rutherfordton expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the Rutherfordton Garden Club for their outstanding work and all of their efforts in making our Town a beautiful place to live and grow," Dancy said, in signing the proclamation. The club also takes care of plants at Charlotte and Washington Streets and Crestview Park. "I'm privileged to be a part of this great organization and all we do to beautify our town," Van Jura, Rutherfordton Garden Club President, said. "I enjoy the fellowship and the continuing education at our monthly meetings." Van Jura said new members are always welcome and being a resident of Rutherfordton is not required. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse. "We are now working on our Christmas wreath orders...our only fundraiser," she said. "We appreciate the continued support of the area businesses that make this a success," she added. As the celebratory year continues, the club is proud of the fact it's one of the oldest garden clubs in North Carolina. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. The speaker at the October 9 Rutherfordton Garden Club's monthly meeting was Sam Adams of the Isothermal Bonsai Club. Adams presented an educational session on The Zen of Bonsai. The club meets the second Monday of the month at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse. New members are welcome. When a garden club turns 90, it's a party Mayor Jimmy Dancy presents Rutherfordton Garden Club President Robin Van Jura a plaque of recognition, celebrating the garden club's 90th year. The birthday cake celebrating 90 years. The Chase High Speech and Debate team competed at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville recently. This was a robust regional tournament with 409 students representing 24 high schools from across North and South Carolina in attendance. Placing 1st or 2nd in rounds of individual events or winning single fl ights of debate were: Veronica Chacon-Hernandez, Keagan Mode, Elijah Tatum, and Chase High School Captain Caleb Vallecillo. Chase Co-Captain of Debate Georgia Mitchell went 3 and 1 in Varsity Lincoln- Douglas debate placing her 7th overall out of 31 competitors. The duo interpretation team of Savvy Finucan and Ophelia Short took 6th place in their event. Azlynn Moss was able to place top ten in both of her events, claiming 10th overall in Humorous interpretation and a 2nd place overall fi nish in dramatic Interpretation. Ophelia Short and Caleb Vallecillo accrued enough points for NSDA degrees of Honor and Excellence, respectively. "It's a good start to the season to have students place at a tournament of this size. I'm particularly blessed and proud as a father and coach to be able to see my daughter standing on the winner's stage," said Coach J. Patrick Moss. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Coach J. Patrick Moss (left to right) Azlynn Moss, Savvy Finucan, Ophelia Short, Co-Captain Georgia Mitchell, Captain Caleb Vallecillo. Chase debates on the road again A Community Wide Holiday Celebration and Lighting Ceremony will be held November 28 at Isothermal Community College's Foundation from 5:30-7pm inside the lobby. Luminaries with Love will light the pathways in front of the Foundation beginning November 28 through January 1, 2024. The public is invited to stop by and walk the paths fi lled with lights placed there in memory or in honor of loved ones. The tree and luminary lighting begins at 6pm with the arrival of Santa. Cookies and warm beverages will be served as a holiday story is read that begins at 5:45pm. Holidays Around the World activities will also be a part of the celebration. The front of the Foundation building will be illuminated with over 500 luminaries, and a 16 ft. Christmas tree and other lighting surprises outside the front of the building. Luminaries can be purchased at wwwfoundationshows.org or call 828-286-9990. Order and payment are due by November 22 to be included in the lighting ceremony on November 28. Orders that come after the deadline will be placed on bags by the Friday after the payment is received. The box offi ce will be closed from Monday, Nov. 20 to Monday, Nov. 27. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Christmas lighting ceremony at the Foundation Nov. 28; also luminaries POSITIVE NEWS Read For

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