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"We struggled with infertility for over 12 years and had discussed fostering and the possibility of adoption, but were never on the same page. We really got the idea to adopt after our first mission trip to Lima, Peru. We worked in an orphanage (New Life Children's Home) there and began to see the need for forever families," says Vanessa Capps on the recent adoptions of McKenna and Teagan.

With the school year now closed, I thought it would be a good to review what took place this High School Sports year from August until now amongst Rutherford County Schools.

Lloyd Clay "Bud" Champion, age 95 of Forest City passed away Saturday June 3, 2017.

Jeanne Wall Cole, age 92, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Ellen Denise Long Petty, age 60, of Inman, SC went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

J.D. Haynes, age 91, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Ruby Byars Bridges, age 77, of Sandy Mush, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017.

Fern W. Vegoren, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Emanuel Hernandez, infant son of Efrain Hernandez and Maria Arrieta, of Forest City, entered into the presence of his heavenly Father on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

David "Stoney" Stoner, 65, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Earl Cecil Stott, 83, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 8, 2017.

David James "Paw" Cole, age 70, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

William Nelson Jones, age 78 of Ellenboro passed away Saturday June 3, 2017.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Spring/Summer clothing, come by and check out the price. Ladies clothing: Buy 1, Get 1 free. Thurs.-Sat., June 15-17, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Willow Ridge 4^th Annual Cars for the Cure: A Relay For Life Event, Sat. June 17, 11am-3pm at 2270 US Hwy. 74A Bypass, Forest City (beside Retro Cinema 4). Registration, 9am-11am, $25. Info, 828-289-4631 or 828-286-7200.

Pleasant View Community Church

Vacation Bible School, June 19-23, 6-8:30pm. Meal from 5-5:45pm. 129 Michael Drive, Forest City. 828-248-2270.

Providence UMC

Vacation Bible School, June 19-23, 6:30-8:30pm. Free meal at 6pm. Classes available for Pre School through rising 6^th grade. 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City.

ZEBULON, N.C.--R-S Central had a chance to make school history by winning their first-ever baseball state title. Unfortunately, it was Holmes who swept in two games to take the 2A crown for 2017. Zebulon hosted the 2A State Baseball Title this past Friday night and Saturday and both games were competitive.

Billy Joe Dean Blanton, age 57, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017.

Boyce C. Robinson, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017.

Mr. Robert Joseph (Bob) Capaldo, Sr., 89, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Glenn Edward Young, Jr., 38, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.