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October 07, 2021

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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, October 7-October 13, 2021 Your health means everything. So don't let painful, unsightly varicose veins slow you down. To learn more, watch our vein video online at MyRutherfordRegional.com To schedule a consultation, call 828.286.5599 The Vein Center at NCAUNP43631 *North Carolina Farm Bureau ® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau ® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau ® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 704-482-2436 Bert Costner Agent bert.costner@ncfbins.com Big-time coverage. Small-town service. The United States fl ag was fi rst imagined after the sign- ing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence in 1776. The Con- tinental Congress authorized creation of the fi rst national fl ag on June 14, 1777. It was decided that the fl ag should have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, to represent the original 13 colonies, and that the new union be repre- sented by 13 white stars in a blue fi eld to signify a "new constellation." Francis Hop- kinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Indepen- dence, is most often credited with the original design. Today there are 50 stars on the fl ag to represent the 50 states, while the 13 stripes still represent the 13 British colonies that became the fi rst states. While this may be common knowledge, Public Law 94-344, known as the Federal Flag Code, may not be as widely known. The code dictates that the fl ag is to be treated with respect and proper etiquette. The code is extensive, but the fol- lowing guidelines can help private individuals interested in displaying their fl ags do so in accordance with the law. • Flags should only be dis- played in public from sunrise to sunset, unless the fl ag can be properly illuminated during darkness. In this in- stance, it may be displayed at all times. • When displayed with oth- er fl ags, such as on a single staff or lanyard, the U.S. fl ag should be above all other fl ags. If fl ags are displayed in a row, the U.S. fl ag goes to the observer's left. • State and local fl ags are traditionally fl own lower than the American fl ag. • During marching ceremo- nies or parades with other fl ags, the U.S. fl ag should be to the observer's left. • The fl ag should be dis- played at every public insti- tution and at schools during school days. • When displayed vertically and not on a staff, the union should be on the left when observed. It should be sus- pended so its folds fall free- ly as though the fl ag were staffed. • The fl ag should be hoist- ed briskly and lowered cer- emoniously. • The fl ag is often dis- played at half-staff on days of mourning, including Memo- rial Day. The fl ag should fi rst be hoisted to the peak for an instant, then lowered to half- staff position, which is half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. • On a vehicle, the U.S. fl ag should be displayed from a staff fi rmly fi xed to the chas- sis. It should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle. • The fl ag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the fl oor, water, or merchandise. It also should never have anything placed on it. • A fl ag in poor condition should be destroyed with dignity, preferably by burning. Most American Legion posts and local Boy Scouts troops will have the resources to re- tire fl ags accordingly. Many will host annual fl ag retire- ment ceremonies on Flag Day. United States fl ag facts and handling etiquette What does music mean to you? Support the music you love during our Fall Fund Drive October 10-16 Or donate today at wncw.org

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