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I'm back at home after an extended time away hunting and preparing for some outdoor events. I had better not plan on staying around too long; if I get too comfy I'll miss a bunch of bucks on the move.

24^th Annual Ellenboro Fiddlers' & Bluegrass Convention

Sat. Nov. 21, 6:30pm at Ellenboro School Gym; 813 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Ellenboro. For more info, 828-453-7457 or 828-657-5212.

Meeting

The Friends of the Mountains Branch Library will hold their Annual Meeting on Sat. Nov. 14, 12:30pm. Guest speaker; Molly Oakman, Community Relations Manager for Tryon International Equestrian Center. A light lunch will be served. The public is invited.

First Wesleyan Church

A Touch of Christmas, Sat. Nov. 14, 8am-1pm. Wreaths, Floral Arrangements, Gift Baskets, & more. 700 South Church St., Forest City. Sponsored by Wesleyan Women.

Pleasant Hill UM Church

BBQ Supper (pork/chicken), Sat. Nov. 14, 4-8pm. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Proceeds go to church budget. 704-538-3995. 1102 Warlick Rd., Belwood.

The Haynes Branch Library in Henrietta officially has a new home.

Located on land that was once home to Cone Mills Haynes Plant, a grand opening/ribbon cutting is planned later this month. The new library is next door to a new Rutherford County EMS Station.

Rutherford Health Center, a Blue Ridge Community Health Services site, has expanded its offerings to the community with new dental services.

Rutherford County's 2015 Football Champion is R-S Central.

There was no doubt about last Friday's contest. R-S Central handled business and easily won 42-0 over East Rutherford. The Hilltoppers offense is peaking at the right time as they scored 28 the week before and now 42 with all six touchdowns coming on the ground against the East Rutherford.

November is undoubtedly the best month for seeing big deer, in most states.

Joseph Daniel Smith, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015.

James Marvin "Bud" Butler, Jr., age 93, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Eula Bradley Childers, age 88, of Forest City, passed away October 31, 2015.

Dianna Lynn Adkins, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015.

Dr. James Nall, age 75, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Lane Augustus Owens, 88, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Thomas Lewis Mercer, age 75, of Spindale, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015.

Bobby Dean Blanton, age 77, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015.

Denise Charlene Arrowood, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Mr. Robert Dean Adkins age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday October 31, 2015.

Donald Ray Coffey age 69 went to play the back nine on the other side of the pearly gates on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Thelma Edwards Flack, 92, of Spindale, passed away October 26th, 2015.

Story Time with Miss Nicole

Come listen to a story, do a craft, and have a snack. This FREE program is for children Birth - 5 years old. Rutherford County Library (next to the Health Dept) Tuesdays at 10:30am. Haynes Branch Library will be Wednesdays at 10:30am. Info, 828-287-6116.

Union Mills Learning Center

•Presents: John Hoffman's Acoustica, Fri. Nov. 6, 7pm. •Chicken Pie Supper, Fri. Nov. 6, 6pm. •All You Can Eat Country Breakfast, Sat. Nov. 7, 7am-10am. 6945 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. Info, 828-748-7956.

Tanners Grove United Methodist Church

Fish Fry & Pulled Pork, Sat. Nov. 7, 4-7pm. Adults $9, kids $5. Carry out plates available.

Bostic Baptist Church

Free Food & Clothes Closet, Sat. Nov. 7, 10am-12pm. For more info, 828-429-1095.