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Caroline Toney was the girl next door for her husband, Matt.

In October 1976, Jeannie Smith was a 15 year old who was new to the area. In order to meet new people, she said, she joined band and drama at school. During a cast party, she met a "dreamy, but shy" guy who she hit it off with. He began to look for her at school and came to sit with her in the band section during football games.

Whirlwind romances don't always end up in happily-ever-after. But for Scott and Emily Bowers, it did.

Here we are Super Bowl 50! Denver (12-4) versus Carolina (15-1).

Leo Carter, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Stella P. Goode, age 86, of Henrietta, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Mr. Lawrence Henry Patterson age 76 passed away Thursday January 28, 2016.

Danny Lee Ramsey, age 61, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Thursday, January 28,

Wayne Lawrence Canaday, age 40, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away, Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

George W. Hamrick, age 79 of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

Marvin Ray Waters, age 60, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016.

Arthur William Wilson, age 92, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016.

David Wayne King, age 65, husband of Barbara Jean Hamm King of Saluda, NC passed away Monday, January 25, 2016.

Charles Lloyd Rhodes, Sr., age 76, of Henrietta, passed Monday, January 25, 2016.

Paul Robert Everhart, 71, of Lake Lure, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

Wayne "Ronnie" Murray, Jr., age 40, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.

James Lindsay Davis, 51, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.

John Henry Smart, Jr., age 66, of Bostic passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Blood Drives

•Fri. Feb. 5, 12-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Department; 186 South Church St, Forest City. For appt call Ferrell Hamrick at 828-429-8029. •Tues. Feb. 16, 10am-3pm at Isothermal Community College; Hwy 74 West, Spindale. For appt call Cindy Martin at 828-286-3636. •Sat. Feb. 20, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St, Cliffside. For appt call Wayne Millis at 828-429-0212.

Common Sense Couponing

A couponing class will be taught by Sharon Rooks who will teach us the beginnings and the basics of couponing. A packet will be provided for each participant. There is no cost for this class, but signup is required. Held at Rutherford County Library, from 3 to 4:30pm. Call 828-287-6115 to sign up or for questions.

Temple Baptist Church

Free clothes and groceries, Sat. Feb. 6,
9am-11am. Six Points, corner of Goode and Franklin Road.

Crestview Baptist Church

Caregiver Support Group every 3^rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church Street, Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.

Moms who attended Mom's Night Outreach at Florence Baptist Church recently had an opportunity to learn about fresh starts.

Being a parent is tough. But, it's a journey you aren't alone in, and a new group that meets each week at the Clara Allen Family Center in Forest City serves as a reminder of just that.