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Thomas Jefferson played their worst game of the season and fell on the road this past week to Union Academy 30-24 last week. Despite a third string quarterback due to injuries, the Gryphons still had a chance, but couldn't complete the regular season undefeated.

Harris Elementary School Fall Festival: Thurs. Nov. 9, 4-8pm. Games, Concessions, Bingo, Cake Walk, Face painting, Inflateables, raffle, food & more. 3330 US Hwy. 221S, Forest City. 828-248-2354.

Special Men's Prayer Breakfast Honoring All Veterans, Sat. Nov. 11, 8am at Pilgrims Way Baptist Church; 485 Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton, off Hwy 64 in Greenhill. Pastor Wayne Stafford, 828-429-1616.

Crosslink Church

Sat. Nov. 11, 2pm. Games, prizes, face painting, Cakewalk. Free hotdogs. Singing 4-7pm featuring: The Faith Walkers, The Streets, Sara Petty. 241 W. Main St., Spindale.

West Point Baptist Church in Rutherfordton

Chain Reaction Youth Rally, Sat. Nov. 11, 4-8:30pm. Event for students Middle School through College. Age specific break-out sessions will be led by local & youth pastors. Info, Josh Pruitt: jspruitt1994@gmail.com or 828-287-0165.

Danny Roland, age 55, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Mildred Skipper, age 96, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017.

Faye DuSharm Cole, 80 of Ellenboro, passed away November 1, 2017.

Rev. William Ray Crowder, Sr, age 84 of Asheville, and formerly a long time resident of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Senior Master Sergeant Forrest Marvin Matheney, USAF, Retired, age 74 of Ocala, Florida passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Louise C. Boydston, age 89, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Ruby Campbell, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Evelyn Marie Couch Garland age 62 of Caroleen, passed away on October 18, 2017.

Hoyt William McEntyre age 86 of Rutherfordton, passed away on October 29, 2017.

Irene McMurry, 96, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Wayne Ammons, age 59 passed away on Saturday October 28, 2017.

When I think about Veterans Day, I always think about my Grandfather, or as we called him Paw-Paw. He didn't tell many stories about his time in the Navy, but I knew he was proud he served this country. After he passed, I remember looking through old pictures and being drawn to the ones of him in his Navy uniform. The classic black and white photos of an almost lost generation.

For now, two high school football teams are in good shape to make the playoffs, but only one is looking to go into the postseason undefeated.

Dr. Joel Edward Winker, 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017.

Joe William Street, 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Mr. Leslie Owen Scoggin, age 70 of Spindale, went to be with The Lord on Friday October 27, 2017.