Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, August 13-August 19, 2020 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................20-21 Classified Ads.........................12-13 Local Churches............................19 Outdoor Truths................................9 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner................16 Community Calendar.....................16 B siness & Ser ices Director 11 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k Sharing the burden for the benefi t of low income Rutherford County residents in need of a helping hand. Yokefellow Service Center is a non-profi t 501(c)3 non-profi t agency and a member of United Way. 132 Blanton Street, Spindale 828-287-0776 Because we: Because we: S ee the need ee the need H ave heart ave heart A im higher im higher R espect your value espect your value E mbrace your future mbrace your future Reasons to -DONATE -SHOP -VOLUNTEER at Yokefellow *-2%0;))/ 4(205.9664-69 5,>-(33(990=(3: +65;40::6<;65:64, .9,(;+,(3: :*/<9*/:; -69,:;*0;@ When to Stop for a School Bus: • Two-lane roadway – All traffi c from both directions must stop • Two-lane with a center turning lane – All traffi c from both directions must stop • Four-lane roadway – All traffi c from both directions must stop • Four-lane roadway with a median – Only traffi c following the bus must stop • Four or more lanes with a center turning lane – Only traffi c following the bus must stop There are three blind spots where the bus driver can lose sight of a child: • FRONT - It's never safe to walk close to the front of the bus. Children should walk fi ve giant steps ahead of the bus before crossing in front of it. • SIDE - Children should always stay three giant steps away from the side of the bus. • REAR - NEVER walk behind the school bus. Tips for School Bus Stop Safety: Parents • Parents or a trusted adult should be at the bus stop every morning and afternoon. • Keep children out of the road while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Establish bus stop safety rules for your child to adhere to. • Make sure your children don't have dangling pieces o f clothing, drawstrings on hoods, untied shoestrings, key chains or backpack straps that could get caught on the handrail or in the bus door. Children • Be cautious about strangers. • When the bus approaches, step back from the curb at least three giant steps. • NEVER run to catch the bus. • If you have to walk on roads where there is no sidewalk, walk against traffi c and out of the road. • Make sure you can see the bus driver's eyes when boarding or crossing in front of the bus. If you drop something under or near the bus, DON'T pick it up until you tell the bus driver. • If you must cross the street to get to the bus, always look left, then right, then left again. • Wait for the bus to stop before you get on or off. Use the handrail when you get off the bus. • Walk (don't run) three giant steps away from the bus when getting off. • If you leave something on the bus, DON'T run after the bus to get it. School Bus Safety Article Provided By: ncdps As college students prepare to head back to campus in the next few weeks, and COVID-19 precautions are taking center stage, fi ghting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. However, college students are very susceptible to identity theft; by establishing good habits for monitoring and detecting fraud, students can lay a path for healthy fi nancial practices for the rest of their lives. The Better Business Bureau recommends that college-bound students take the following 9 steps to fi ght identity theft on campus: • Send sensitive mail to your permanent home or a post offi ce box. School mailboxes are not always secure and often can be accessed easily in a dorm or apartment. • Important documents should be stored away safely. This includes your U.S. Social Security card, passport, and bank and credit card statements. Shred credit card offers and any paper documents that have sensitive fi nancial information rather than just tossing them out. • Never lend your credit or debit card to anyone. Just say no if your friend wants to borrow your card or asks you to co-sign for a loan or fi nancing for items like a TV. When using an ATM or credit card machine, don't let anyone 'shoulder surf' your personal identifi cation number (PIN). • Guard your passwords and don't give them out to anyone. Use strong passwords and don't use the same password for all sites. • Watch for phishing. Be vigilant and be careful of clicking on links in emails and texts; verify the content with the website. More on phishing scams. • Make sure your computer has up-to-date antivirus and spyware software. • Always install any updates and patches to your computer's operating system or browser software, which help keep your computer safe from any new advances by identity thieves online. • Always check your credit or debit card statements closely for any suspicious activity. The sooner you identify any potential fraud, the less you'll suffer in the long run. • Be careful when shopping online. Check out businesses on BBB.org. Look for the BBB Accredited Business seal; click on the seals to confi rm that they are legitimate. • Check your credit report at least once a year. You are entitled to one free report a year from each of the three reporting bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. Look for any suspicious activity or inaccuracies. You can do this for free by visiting www. annualcreditreport.com. For more advice on fi ghting fraud and managing personal fi nances, visit BBB.org/news. Tip: 9 Tips for college students to avoid ID theft Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork

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