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Bud Byers, 78, may live on Tiney Road near Ellenboro, but there's nothing tiny about his love of our nation and especially those who protect and defend it. Taking those feelings to the next level, Byers has created a memorial on his farm that stops nearly everyone who sees it in their tracks.

It's hard to believe, but another school year has passed. While there is less than a month to go before graduation, the spring sports season is coming to a close. Playoff brackets were announced Monday.

Barbara Jewel Wilson, age 69 of Mill Spring, NC passed away on May 2, 2016.

Bill Thompson, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Bumber Broadus "Buzz" Biggerstaff passed away May 3, 2016.

Mamie Viola Dickerson of Charlotte, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Pearl Bradley Hardin, age 91 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Ralph "Bud" Lowery, age 88, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Reverend Howard H. Hardin, age 88, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016.

Ronnie Andrew Lynch, age 66, of Union Mills, NC passed away on May 1st 2016.

Thomas W. Phillips, March 17, 1992 - May 2, 2016. Age 24, of Whitesides Rd., passed away on May 3, 2016.

No matter how long you've been doing something, there is always a first. This truth goes for turkey hunting and it goes for me

Harvest Time Ministry

Worship Sundays, 9am. Also, Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday at 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton.

Holy Ground Community Church

Gospel Music Jam for all Tues., 6-8pm. Bring instrument. Sunday Worship, 10am & 6pm. Wednesday Worship, 6pm. 124 Fairhope St., Forest City (near National Guard Armory).

Pancake Breakfast

Sun. May 29, 8am-12pm. Pancakes cooked and served by our firemen, Vandele Farms Sausage Patties, Juice, Coffee. Fairfield Mountains VFD, Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. Donation Only! Sponsored by the FMVFD Ladies Auxiliary.

Cook Smart - Eat Smart Class

June 9, July 14, Aug. 18, 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm. Register by June 6 at Cooperative Extension; 193 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale or call 828-287-6010.

Unity, Service, Recovery

Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.