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Mike Wallace Sr., age 67, of Rutherfordton passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014. 

Weldon Carey Connor, 73, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. 

Stephen Robert Skinner age 34 of Columbia, SC passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2014. 

Max Randall Henson age 71 of Forest City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 19, 2014. 

Joe L. Taylor, 83, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014.

Gary Michael Ruppe “Mike” age 65, of Union Mills, NC passed away on Saturday October the 18th 2014. 

Margaret Bradley Campbell, age 92, of Ellenboro passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014.  

What do you do when it snows?

Have you ever seen a Lab puppy playing in the first snowfall he's ever seen? It's absolutely hilarious watching him. He tries to catch the snow as it hits the ground. Then, when he can't do that, he jumps in the air trying to catch the flakes and when he does catch one, of course, it dissolves in his mouth and he doesn't understand where it went. And when the ground is covered, he and his Lab brothers and sisters chase each other in it, sliding around, playing in the snow; having the time of their lives.

Now contrast the Labs playing in the snow with the people who get grouchy because they can't get out of their driveway. Or, who whine because their kids are missing another day of school which might cut into their summer vacation. Or, who stand in long grocery store lines and for what--milk and bread?

Maybe Labs make a positive life better than we do sometimes, you think? The next time you get interrupted by the weather, just smile, enjoy the interruption, and make a positive life like a Lab!

The battle of Blue against Red is again upon us. It’s a very spooky match up considering that is on Halloween.

R-S Central will travel across county to East Rutherford as the two rivals vie for a shot at the county championship. If Central wins, they will win the title. East would have to beat Central this weekend and then Chase the following week to get the title back.

American Legion Post 74
Inaugural Bingo Night, every Thursday starting Nov. 6, 7pm. At the former Green Hill School; 2501 US Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton.
 
Fall Leaf Peeping at Chimney Rock
Now thru Nov. 7^th. Witness Western NC’s legendary fall colors from high atop Chimney Rock with up to 75-mile panoramic views overlooking Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. Get weekly fall color updates at http://chimneyrockpark.com/visit/fallcolor.php
 
Rabies Clinic
Animal Control, Wed. Nov. 5, 12-3pm, offers a one-year Rabies Vaccine for $10 and on the first Wednesday of each month, the cost is $7. 278 Laurel Hill Rd. Rutherfordton. Info: 828-287-6025.

Salute to Veterans Celebration
Sat. Nov. 8, 9:30am-12pm. Rutherford County Courthouse, North Main St., downtown Rutherfordton. Experience the Presentation of Colors (Flag Ceremony) and the Missing Man Table Ceremony (Honoring Our POW/MIA), Explore Military Vehicles and Displays. Rain location; National Guard Armory, 890 Withrow Rd., Forest City. Support Toys For Tots, bring a toy. Sponsored by the Marine Corps League Det.#1221, all proceeds remain in Rutherford County.

The Friends of Chimney Rock State Park will host Park in the Dark, an after-hours event on Halloween night Friday, October 31, from 7:30-10pm.

This column originally ran in the Asheville Citizen-Times on October 20, 2014.

At the Woman’s Club in Ellenboro celebrating their 100th year anniversary on Sunday, October 19

Defense, both R-S Central and Thomas Jefferson had it last Friday as they notched huge victories in a big weekend of conference football.