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October 2, 2013.
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Fall is in the air and the 42nd annual Hilltop Fall Festival is this Saturday, October 5th, 8 a.m. until. Hilltop Fall Festival officially opens with the annual 5K race at 8:00 a.m. and is immediately followed by the Tour de Pumpkin Bike Ride and the 1K fun run. The winners of the 5K race and the fun run will be announced by our Master of Ceremonies, Jimmy Dancy. Mayor Jimmy Dancy will do the honors of presenting awards to the winners.
Kevin Carver
What a week or even season it has been on the soccer field for high schools inside Rutherford County.
In men’s soccer, Thomas Jefferson (8-0-1, 2-0) is now ranked #1 among the 1A state classification following among eurosport’s latest poll. They just played Community School of Davidson on the road Wednesday and will host them Oct. 21st which will likely decided the conference winner.
The Forest City Owls Baseball Club have named Greg Byron as the new head coach of the Owls. Byron currently serves as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa.
“I would like to thank both General Manager Jeremy Boler & Managing Partner Jesse Cole for the opportunity to join the Owls family,” said Byron. “I am very honored to become the next Manager of this great franchise, and look forward to building and putting forth a championship caliber team for the 2014 season. I know Forest City has a rich baseball history and a tradition of winning, and I look forward to trying to bring back another championship to this community.
Posted on: October 2, 2013
Opinion
Dr. Joey Faucette
Are you like a rock?
I was working in one of our horse pastures recently and saw a rock. Now, there’s nothing extraordinarily different about this rock. It’s just a rock that’s lying in our pasture. I found it by tripping over it.
I stepped back and looked at the rock after I tripped on it. And for some reason, I started thinking about that rock. You know, a horse, galloping and playing in the pasture, could step on that rock and twist an ankle or bruise a hoof. Or, I could run over it while mowing the pasture and nick and tear the mower blade. That one rock keeps grass from growing in that spot in the pasture, grass that could nourish the horses.
Now if one rock makes that much difference just by hugging the ground in our horse pasture, how much difference can one person can make? More specifically, how much difference can you make? Choose today to make a positive difference just by being you. You don’t have to do anything extraordinary. Just choose to be positive where you are as you listen to life and make a positive life, not just a living.
Obituaries
Angela Kay Parker, age 53, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Carson Victoria Wright, 33, of Forest City passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Charles Hoyle “Red” Roper, age 77, husband of Ruth Smith Roper of Forest City passed away on Sunday September 29, 2013.
Debbie Padgett, age 49, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013.
Dewey “Buck” Butler, age 83, of Henrietta, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Gail Louise Talley, age 70, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013.
Harold Nathan “Pappy” Pryor, age 83, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013.
Jason Wishon Ray, age 29, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013.
Mildred Louise Ford McAbee age 74 passed away on September 28, 2013.
Mr. T.C. Smith age 87 went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2013.
Mrs Brenda Terry Manley, 69, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, September, 18, 2013.
Rafael O. Garcia, age 53, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013.
Ray “Squeaky” Wyatt, age 77, of Ellenboro, went home to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, September 24, 2013.
Reverend Rick Waters, age 52, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
Robert Taylor, age 67, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Sports
Gary Miller
Many times when I pick up my bow, I’m reminded of my first shotgun purchase as a sixteen year old. I’ve often said that I went into that store as a boy and left feeling like a man. My bow gives me an equal amount of manly pleasure. It’s not that I feel overtly prideful; it’s more about being able to use this complex and even quirky piece of equipment in the pursuit of deer. The bow is a hunting tool like no other. It’s made up of many different parts and accessories that must work in perfect harmony in order to perform properly. Each part must be synchronized with the other. Even though the bow itself is the main element, without lesser components like the sights and the rest, it cannot do the job.
Church News
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christian talk radio www.issuesetc.org. Archived Bible studies & topics www.trinitylutherantryon.org. Pastor Olson 828-817-5506 or pto351@gmail.com
Rutherford Church of Christ
New Service Wednesday 7PM. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton.
First United Methodist Church
Welcome Table Free Community Meal Mondays 5-6:30pm. Dine in only! 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by the churches of Rutherfordton. Info: 828-287-3704.
Community News
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appointment or for more info.
Music at the Mills
Fri. Oct. 4, featuring: Rocky Creek & Homegrown Music. Sat. Oct. 5, featuring: Fire on the Mountain. Music 7pm & Supper 6pm. Country Breakfast Buffet Sat. Oct. 5, 7am-10am, $6 at door, Presale $5 Union Mills Learning Center; 6495 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills.
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.
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