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Memorial Day, while not intended to be, serves a kick off to summer for many travelers. But with AAA estimating that travelers will encounter higher lodging costs this year, why not plan to visit all that's offered right here in your own backyard?

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area on May 28-30, including one in the Town of Forest City on Friday, May 29, in conjunction with Fox Distributing's 35th Anniversary.

At the completion of this column, just two of the eight postseason teams this spring season are left in high school sport among Rutherford County teams. R-S Central softball and Thomas Jefferson girls soccer team is all that's left.

Mrs. Grace Roberts Higgins age 69 of Forest City, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday May 17, 2015.

Mary Frances Mayse, age 88, of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday May 16, 2015.

Mr. Robert Samuel Toney age 83 passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Michael Daniel "Boone" Mabe, age 32, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015.

Jason Eric Kennedy, age 35 of Forest City went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Gene Morrow White, Sr., 76, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2015.

Arlene O'Brien Coberg, 73, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Karen Lee Masson, 62, of Lake Lure passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Marilyn Sue Wright Foote, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Betty McKinney Toney, 95, of Ellenboro, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015.

Bessie Mae Hicks, 68, of Columbus passed away on May 11, 2015.

Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.

WNC Vegans and Vegetarians

Group will meet once a month. Call for more info. Annamaria, 828-287-4549.

Crestview Baptist Church

The Chuck Wagon Gang & the Primitive Quartet will be in concert Thurs. May 21, 7pm. Pre-concert entertainment, 6:15pm. No admission, love offering. Hot Dog Supper begins at 5pm, $6 per person. 828-248-1080.

Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren

Rally for a Reason, Jesus Youth Rally, Sat. May 23, 2pm-6pm. Free T-shirts, Free Hamburgers & Taco Bar! Corn Hole, Basketball, Ping Pong and more! Music by Caleb Blanton. Speaker: Shawn McKaig. 555 Melvin Hill Road, Columbus, NC. Info, 828-447-5252.

For a year now, Retro Praise & Worship Center has worshipped together on Sunday mornings at Retro Cinema. But, leaders are quick to remind, the church isn't as much about its location but its mission to keep Christ at the forefront.

Six students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy traded uniforms for walking shoes and their classrooms for a much larger learning experience in March.

Softball

R-S Central has been on a surge lately, beating East Rutherford 5-0 last week and have won nine of their last 10 games. Brooke Moore had 2 RBI in the win against East Rutherford, while Haley White, Katie McEntire and Makayla Crawford each had two hits. White picked up the win, tossing an exceptional one-hitter.

Mr. Gene Vickers age 61 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 9, 2015.