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If you look up the word 'grace' in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of Mary Gladys Sams.

The Forest City Owls look to be the number one seed out of the Coastal Plain League West once the playoffs start next week. They hold a four game led in the West and have the best overall record in the CPL with two less losses than Fayetteville. However, Wilmington is coming on strong in the East, they have won 10 games in a row now.

Mary Kathleen Wilson, age 88, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Barbara Ann Curtis Kalogiros, 70, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017.

Joseph Gordon "Joe" Tedore, age 78 of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Jean Thomason age 90 of Union Mills, passed away on July 25 2017.

Oak Grove Healthcare Center invites you to attend our Continuation of Care Vendor Fair, Thurs. Aug. 3, 3-6pm. This vendor fair is designed for potential short term rehab patients, families, referral sources, other vendors, and the general public. 828-980-1034. 518 Old US Hwy 221, Rutherfordton.

Little League Sign ups: all county for Fall Ball, ages 4-16. Aug. 7 & 8, 5:30-8pm & Aug. 12, 10am-2pm at Mooneyham Library in Forest City.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing with "Soul Harvest", Aug. 6, 7pm. 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City.

Rutherfordton Seventh-day Adventist Church

Fundraiser Rummage Sale, Thurs. & Fri. Aug. 3 & 4, 8am-1pm. 192 E Mt. St. NO early birds please!

Are you struggling with your defiant child? Have all of your 'tried and true' methods of parenting failed? If you're like most parents, you've probably had more than a few moments when you wondered what in the world happened to that sweet loving child that would sit in your lap and dote on every word you said.

Let's take a quick look at how I believe the Southern Piedmont 1A Football standings will shakeout this season.

Mr. Joseph Goode, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Mr Eugene (Gene) Nelson Brackett, age 50, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017.

Mr. Jarred Joseph Spencer, age 42 passed away on July 11, 2017.

Kenneth Leonard Simpson, 60, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Rachel Pinson Walker Gordon, age 83 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Ollie "Gene" McDaniel, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Freddie Lee Robbins, age 64, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Children's Health Fair, Sat. July 29, 12pm. Free for students K-5^th grade. Health screens, books, snacks, much more. Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church; 3060 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton. Info, 828-248-3041.

Sons of Confederate Veterans: The Polk Volunteers Camp # 919 meets on the 1^st Tuesday of each month, and we love to have visitors. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. For more info or questions e-mail James McGuin: commander@polkncscv.org