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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 9-December 15, 2021 ©Community First Media Community First Media 132 Blanton Street, Spindale 828-287-0776 DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS Shop Yokefellow Shop Yokefellow Thrift Store Thrift Store 132 Blanton Street Spindale, NC 28160 • 828-287-0776 For every dollar you spend, you get a bar- gain AND the proceeds assist a family in need of a helping hand. FANTASTIC FINDS, NAME BRANDS, FANTASTIC FINDS, NAME BRANDS, VINTAGE, AND NEW WITH TAGS VINTAGE, AND NEW WITH TAGS 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE THANKS THANKS FOR FOR YOUR YOUR CONTINUED CONTINUED SUPPORT SUPPORT WE WILL BUY WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR TODAY! YOUR CAR TODAY! www.mooresautos.com www.mooresautos.com 345 S Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 M O O RE ' S AUTO S ALES ©communityfi rstmedia The Second Harvest Food Truck brought plenty of food to the Washburn Outreach Community Center in Bostic for distribution today (Thursday) and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The supply will feed at least 300 eligible clients. Items include snacks/candy, pasta, canned lemonade, cereal, salads, collards, melons, hand sanitizer and meat. Food truck distribution today & Friday Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. With Christmas right around the corner, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey encourages families to practice safe cooking now and throughout the year. "It's easy to lose focus when entertaining family and friends," said Commissioner Causey. "But while you're planning your holiday menu, make sure to plan for fi re safety especially when cooking, baking or even lighting holiday candles." According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), most home fi res and home fi re injuries are caused by cooking. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fi res. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there are approximately 2,000 home fi res that occur each Thanksgiving that result in deaths, injuries and millions of dollars in property loss. Many of those fi res are caused by turkey frying. The NFPA warns that turkey fryers are unsafe due to the amount of oil and high temperatures involved in their operation. In fact, the Agency discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers unless used by properly trained professionals who are often found in grocery stores, specialty food retailers and restaurants. Commissioner Causey recommends the following cooking safety tips: • Always stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave the kitchen, turn off the stove. • Keep fl ammable items such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels and curtains away from the cooking area. • Establish a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 feet around the stove and other areas where hot food or drink is being prepared or carried. • Be alert when cooking. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don't cook. • If your stove catches on fi re, when in doubt, just get out! Call 9-1-1 from outside the home. To learn more about fi re and holiday safety, visit the OSFM website. Cook with care this holiday season: State Fire Marshal Mike Causey urges caution in the kitchen Article Provided By: ncdoi It's always a good idea to get your holiday shopping done early, but this year it's more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a microchip shortage and supply chain issues. This means electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply. Supply shortages, in turn, result in fewer holiday bargains and higher than normal prices. This means that sticking to your budget and scoring all the gifts on your list will be harder than usual. To make a success of your holiday shopping this year despite the challenges, BBB recommends the following tips. Tips for your 2021 holiday shopping • Know what products stores might run out of. Millions of everyday products use microchips to function. Computers, gaming systems, smart appliances, cameras, and toys that feature light, sound, motion, or any kind of tech all use microchips, meaning many manufacturers are already struggling to keep up with the demand for their products. Think through your holiday list and identify must-haves that are impacted by the shortage. • Start shopping earlier than usual. Don't wait until the last minute to start holiday shopping this year. Certain products may already be sold out by late November, according to some retailers. • When you fi nd a good deal, don't wait to buy. Good deals will be harder to fi nd this year, so if you fi nd a product in stock at a good price, take advantage right away. • Budget your holiday shopping without expecting sales. Supply chain problems mean many retailers have had to pay more than usual for inventory and can't offer the same bargain prices they did last year. In fact, many products that use microchips have already gone up in price, so plan your budget accordingly. • Have a backup plan. Because so many household items use microchip technology, some retailers already have products backordered into 2022. Try to stay fl exible this year. If you absolutely can't get a gift you had in mind, you may need a Plan B. For example, if the toy you wanted for your kids is not available or too expensive, keep in mind that the present shortages only affect certain kinds of gifts. Plush toys, outdoor toys, and action fi gures sans electronic features should stay in stock and reasonably priced this year. • Watch out for scams. Whenever a product is in high demand like the hottest toy of the holiday season, scammers try to take advantage of consumers. Remember, deals that sound too good to be true probably are. In addition, keep an eye out for sketchy sellers that may be selling counterfeit products. Finally, always research vendors you are unfamiliar with to make sure you're dealing with a legitimate business before you make a purchase or give them your personal information, such as your credit card number. BBB Tip: Don't let the microchip shortage ruin your holiday shopping Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork

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