Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, November 11-November 17, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............16 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obit aries 18 19 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 ©Community First Media Community First Media 720 South Church Street, 720 South Church Street, Forest City Forest City 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Locally Owned and Operated Highway 221A, Highway 221A, Caroleen Caroleen 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm NOW AVAILABLE WELCOME ALL PATIENTS WELCOME ALL PATIENTS GETTING THEIR FIRST VACCINE GETTING THEIR FIRST VACCINE COVID TESTING-RAPID TEST COVID TESTING-RAPID TEST RESULTS WITHIN 15 MINUTES RESULTS WITHIN 15 MINUTES HOME TEST AVAILABLE AS WE RECEIVE HOME TEST AVAILABLE AS WE RECEIVE FROM OUR SUPPLIER FROM OUR SUPPLIER PEDIATRIC PEDIATRIC PFIZER COVID PFIZER COVID VACCINE VACCINE AGES 5 YEARS THRU 11 AGES 5 YEARS THRU 11 PFIZER AND MODERNA BOOSTER VACCINE (CERTAIN GUIDELINES MAY APPLY) 2021-2022 FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE SHINGLES-PNEUMONIA-Tdap vaccines also available N.C. 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Governed by the NC Department of Administration's Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the annual North Carolina Internship Program offers a 10-week, paid internship for college students interested in careers in state government. "This internship program is an excellent steppingstone for college students interested in a public service career," said Administration Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell. "For more than 50 years, the program has been instrumental in bridging lessons learned in the classroom to hands on professional work experience." Students can easily search and apply for opportunities using the application portal, which allows job-seekers to use an interactive map to fi lter internships by location, job type and/or fi eld of study. This year, the program is offering 98 internship opportunities from as far west as Haywood County to along North Carolina's coast in Dare County. Applications for the summer internship program opened this week and will be accepted through January 3, 2022. Internships integrate education, career development and public service. Opportunities exist in numerous recognized fi elds of study, from marketing to policy and research. Students can apply for summer projects ranging from network security to sustainability, workforce development, GIS shoreline mapping, tax policy, wildlife education, aquarium animal husbandry and more. Last year, a select number of students were able to engage in hands-on projects including wildlife rehabilitation and interacting with geographic information systems. All interns are expected to work 40 hours each week for 10 weeks, earning a stipend of $12 per hour. In addition to hands-on professional development opportunities, interns will also participate in activities to broaden their knowledge of public service and state government including virtual seminars and executive chat sessions with state government leaders for career development. Since 1969, more than 4,300 internship opportunities have been awarded to North Carolina college students across the state. The internship program is open to all North Carolina residents attending a college, university, technical institute or community college. This year's pool of internship projects may be virtual, in-person or hybrid depending on recommendations outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NC Department of Health and Human Services. "The internship will run May 23 through July 29, 2022," said Internship and Youth Council Coordinator Candace Dudley. "The internship program is highly competitive and if you plan to apply, I encourage you to do so early." Interns are selected through a process overseen by the North Carolina Internship Council. Selection is based on a thorough review of applications, including academic records and interest in state government. Qualifi ed candidates also may be selected for a virtual interview with prospective supervisors. For more information, please visit the State of North Carolina Internship website (https://ncadmin.nc.gov/advocacy/youth- involvement/internship-program-2022) or contact the Internship and Youth Council Coordinator, Candace Dudley at 984-236- 0345. Information is also available in campus career services or cooperative education offi ces. State Agencies Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2022 Student Internships Application deadline is January 3, 2022 Article Provided By: nc.gov Ads Work! Ads Work! Rutherford County has received a grant of $100,000 from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) through its Urgent Repair Program '21 (URP21). The grant will provide urgently needed home repairs for low-income homeowners with special needs in Rutherford County. The grant will be administered by Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP), a local nonprofi t that provides urgently needed repairs for qualifi ed low- income homeowners. To receive a preliminary application please email Rutherford Housing Partnership at info@ rutherfordhousingpartnership.com or call Rutherford Housing Partnership at 828-248-3431 ext. 01 and leave name and address. Applications are also available at the Rutherford Housing Partnership offi ce at 718 West Main Street, Forest City as well as next door at the Habitat ReStore, 686 West Main Street, Forest City. All applications currently on the Rutherford Housing Partnership waiting list will automatically be ranked and considered for assistance. All interested homeowners must apply within 15 days to be considered for URP 21 program assistance. All applications must be turned into Rutherford Housing Partnership by November 25, 2021. Applications taken for Urgent Repair Program Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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