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Robert Elliott, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Faye Glasson Jones, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017.

Veterans Christmas Meal: Tues. Dec. 19, 5pm. Please RSVP by December 15. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.

Beginner Beekeeping Course: Begins Jan. 20 thru Feb 17, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. Covers the basics to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com or call Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

Alexander United Methodist Church

Christmas Cantata "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" Sat. Dec. 9, 7pm. The Choir will be directed by Theresa Mauney and includes a Solo By Kassidy Patrick. Light refreshments. 210 M D Blanton Road, Forest City.

Chase Baptist Church

A Night To Remember; a memorial service to remember your love one this Christmas and until we meet again. Tues. Dec. 12, 7pm. Bring a picture of love one to be placed in the church during the service. Pastor Scott Butler, 828-305-3619.

"I came to this PATH shelter after losing everything to a domestic violence relationship. I came scared and broken. I'm leaving with a job, car, house and a network of wonderful women I have built while here at the shelter. I'm not scared anymore and the broken pieces are slowly being put back together again.

Thank you Path."

- Recent PATH client

TJCA Football

Thomas Jefferson had another great year on the football field, but they fell 47-20 last Friday to Cherokee (12-1) in the third round of the playoffs.

It was 21-0 to start with two early turnovers and TJCA (11-2) cut it back to 21-6, before going down 28-6 at the half.

Grace D. Flack, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017.

Stanley Paul McDaniel, age 70, husband of Ellen Cook McDaniel passed away Tuesday November 21, 2017.

Lisa Dawn Goodin, age 56 of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday November 18, 2017.

Lois Faye McCombs Pritchard, 84, of Forest City, passed away Monday November 20, 2017.

Elsie Ward Thrift, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017.

Robert Elliott, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Charles Gerard Shoenfelt "Jerry", age 71, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Thomas Michael Gorman passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Union Mills Learning Center Presents: Indebted and The Parton Young'uns, Fri. Dec. 1, $5 meal at 6pm and singing at 7pm. Door prizes will be given, we will also be taking non-perishable food items for a family at Christmas.

Town of Rutherfordton-Spindale Christmas Parade: Sat. Dec. 2. Spindale Parade at 3:30pm, Rutherfordton Parade at 5pm. Also enjoy many decorated store live window displays along Main Street. Rutherfordton Tree Lighting and Jazz concert at 6pm.

Pleasant Grove UMC

Free clothes closet, Sat. Dec. 2, 9am-11am. Hudlow Road, Forest City.

Temple Baptist Church

Free clothes and groceries, Sat. Dec. 2, 9am-11am. 132 Franklin Rd., Mooresboro.

In the spirit of giving, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Jr. High Student Council was honored to donate a $1,000.00 check to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Program. During the ceremony, the Marines also awarded Thomas Jefferson with the Toys for Tots 2017 Commander's Award for outstanding support of the Toys for Tots Program.

Thomas Jefferson Football (11-1) is still alive in the 1A playoffs.

The Nomi McMullens-Max Robbins connection were too much for Elkin to solve this past week in a 55-34 victory. Robbins had 244 yards receiving on 393 yards passing from McMullens. McMullens had five touchdowns throws in all with Robbins grabbing four and outrunning everyone is his path.

Larry Thomas "Booger" Hardin, age 67 of Forest City passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.