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When the Colfax Free Fair-Ellenboro School Carnival opens Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m., there will be plenty of excitement for the young and the not-so-young people in the community and Rutherford County.

Amanda Jean Reid, of Polk County, infant daughter of Jonathon Reid and Kristi Toney, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Arvilla Butler, age 85, of Forest City, passed away on August 29, 2019.

Bennette Bagwell, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Janice Marie Gilbert Cline, 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Lucy Davis Carroll, age 86 of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019.

Mildred H. Harris, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 201

Nolan Gabriel Gaston of Union, SC, infant son of Timothy Gaston and Ashely Foster Gaston passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Ruth Jones Ruppe, 82, passed away on September 2, 2019.

Scott Spencer Whitaker, age 39, of Charlotte, formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Sybil Williams Hamrick, age 85, passed away Friday August 30, 2019.

Terry Owens, age 56, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

William McDuffie Stephens Jr, age 96, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

I've always prided myself on trying anything once. Now that doesn't mean that I throw all caution to the wind and do things like swim with alligators, but generally I'm game for giving something a first shot.

Saturday, September 14

What: Fish & Hot Dog Plate Sale

When: Sept. 14, 10am-4pm

Where: Doggett AME Zion Church, 651 Doggett Road, Forest City.

More Info: Everyone welcome

Tuesday thru Saturday, September 17-21

What: Colfax Free Fair Ellenboro School Carnival

When: Sept. 17-21

Where: Old Ellenboro School grounds

More Info: Exhibit Hall, rides, games, food. 828-453-8185