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William A. Roberson, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018.

Mrs. Bethany Hollar entered this world on December 27, 1934 and passed away on June 8, 2018.

Month of June

What: Collecting Items For Veterans at Charles George Medical Center in Asheville.

When: During June

Where: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Ellenboro.

More Info: Donald 828-453-8870 or Lynn 828-245-0047. Need: toothbrushes/tooth paste, dentures cleaner, alcohol free mouth wash & after shave lotion, razor blades, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, white socks, facial tissue, foot powder, body lotion, paperback books, pencils, notebooks.

Monday- Thursday, June 18-21

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 18-21, 6:15-8:15pm, light meal at 5:15pm.

Where: New Bethel Baptist Church, 223 New Bethel Church Road, Forest City.

More Info: Potty Trained Children ages 3-12 welcome!

By now, most everyone in the county has heard about The Women Roofers -- those exceptional women that have gained notoriety for providing urgently needed repairs to the homes of qualified homeowners in the county. They help with a lot of projects, but mostly, they replace leaky roofs. They've been doing it for 15 years and they've received a good bit of publicity for their good work. They're kind of 'famous' around here.

Legion baseball

Post 423 has started out 6-0 on the year and have a pretty strong cast of players on the roster this season. A year ago, they were a force to reckon with, but now that the majority of the team is back, they could be a tougher out this season. However, they are now on graduation break and will not return to the field until June 20th when they face Cherryville at home.

Michael Terry, age 74 of Union Mills passed away June 7, 2018.

Evelyn Hamrick Norville, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Viola Centers Jacovetty, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 28, 2018.

Joyce Yvonne Helton, 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Evelyn Butler Davis, age 90, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Mitchell Durwin Montieth, 62, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

James "J." Williams, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Mr. Herman Jones, of Cliffside, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018.

Susie Garner Strassburger, of Spindale. A loving wife, devoted mother, caring sister and proud grandmother, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2018.

Mrs. Alma Gray Toney, 90, went to her heavenly home June 3, 2018.

Month of June

What: Collecting Items For Veterans at the Charles George Medical Center in Asheville.

When: During month of June

Where: American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Road, Ellenboro.

More Info: Donald 828-453-8870 or Lynn 828-245-0047. Needed: toothbrushes, tooth paste, dentures cleaner, alcohol free mouth wash & after shave lotion, razor blades, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, white socks, facial tissue, foot powder, body lotion, paperback books, pencils, note books.

Friday & Saturday, June 15-16

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 15-16

Where: Calvary Baptist Ch, 1509 Ferry Rd. Mooresboro.

More Info: Classes: Preschool 3-5 yrs, K-5^th grade. Fri. June 15 supper 5pm, crews rotate 5:30-8pm, Sat. June 16, 10am-2pm, lunch provided. Sunday Celebration June 17, 11am

"The Engineering Discovery Camp, a partnership between Isothermal Community College and North Carolina State University, engages campers in the engineering design process (EDP) through team-based hands-on activities. Rather than simply following directions like you would when assembling a model airplane, the campers are challenged with a specific problem to solve but the solution remains open ended." says Dale Gaddis, Camp Director.