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Rain cancelled this past Friday's ball games, so there will be no updates in this column. However, here is a little preview to the three games this coming week.

Rutherford County's first half marathon is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Spindale.

For almost 40 years, Riders in the Sky has been sharing humor and music with audiences of all ages. And on Oct. 5, the Grammy-winning cowboy quartet will return to The Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center in Spindale to again entertain.

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Collins, III, age 56 of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015.

Betty Jo Tipton Beheler, age 84, of Forest City, NC, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at her residence.

John Lewis Kennedy Jr. age 86 of Forest City, NC passed away on September 20, 2015.

Joyce Earley Honeycutt, age 74, of Ellenboro, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

John Clifford Hollifield, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015.

Eunice H. Jenkins, age 87, a lifelong resident of Cliffside, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

Heather Ann Mode, age 31, of Bostic, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at her residence.

Robert Lee Dover age 76, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on September 24, 2015.

It was only about thirty minutes after daylight when a doe and spike showed up under my tree stand.

Rock Sprigs Baptist Church

Country Ham & Chicken Dinner, all you can eat! Sat. Oct. 3, 4pm until. Adults $10, kids 6-1$4, 5 and under free. Rock Springs Rd., Rutherfordton.

Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Ellenboro

Country Bazaar, Sat. Oct. 3, 7am until. Biscuit breakfast, Soup & Sandwich Lunch. BBQ Supper, 4-7:30pm. Homemade canned & baked goods, gifts, treasures, etc.

Paws of RC

Bring your spare change and stop by TD Bank, 340 Charlotte Rd Store Fri. Oct. 2 to help us raise donations for Pets Are Worth Saving (Paws of RC) and participate in their pet adoption event. On top of your donation, we'll match up to $2000 of coins counted that day at our Penny Arcade to help this organization give all animals the love they deserve. 888-422-7303.

Bill's Creek VFD

Community Auxilary Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 3, 7am. Sausage Biscuit Breakfast, & Hamburger, Hot Dog Lunch. Furniture & Household items. 1118 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-5517.