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If you're looking to hit the trails or waterways in Rutherford County this summer, but don't know where to start, just ask Dana Bradley.

The 18th Annual Kids and Cops event is scheduled for June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Summey Park on Vance Street in Forest City.

We are a quarter of the way through collegiate summer baseball season with the Forest City Owls. To date, Forest City (4-10) continue to struggle.

Donald Michael Prisco, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015.

Hayward Lowery, age 66, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

Hazel Bostic Nanney, age 86, of Union Mills passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Hazel Hill Godfrey, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Howard Steven Monteith, age 72, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday, June 12, 2015.

John Thomas "JT" Elliott, 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

Jordan Morris sailed from this world into the next, sometime early Saturday morning June 6th, 2015 after a wonderful evening spent with good pals and livermush sandwiches. His departure was as unexpected as it was heartbreaking and he leaves behind many adoring loved ones and mutual enthusiasts of ocean liners as well.

Louis James Barwell Jr. age 63 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on June 12th 2015.

Merry Christie Church, 61, of Ellenboro, passed away on Sunday, June 07, 2015.

Mr. James Harold Sullivan age 88 formerly of Lake Lure, NC passed away Friday April 17, 2015.

Robert Maurice Sane, age 93, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Thursday June 11, 2015.

Rosa Lee Johnson, age 84, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

Susan Thompson Melvin, age 60 of the Shiloh Community, Forest City passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Tina Marie Weinberg, 48, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015.

I have been able to take a couple of days and float the river. Both times I have taken someone that has never been. One time the fishing was very slow. The next trip was more productive. Both trips were filled with all of those things that come with fishing the river whether the fish are biting or not.

Liberty Baptist Church

Senior Adult Food Pantry, Seniors only, 60 years and up, no exceptions. Open Saturdays, 9am-11am, closed 5^th Sat., & Holiday. Bring proof of age and income. 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro. 828-453-0186.

Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare)

GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief/loss, Thursdays. Child care is available. 121 Mitchell St., Forest City. Info, 828-289-9181.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop

Open Wed. thru Sat., 10am-4pm. New items arriving weekly! Proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. All donations are tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.

Education/Support Group

Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. What he calls "love" may actually be abuse. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.