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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, January 13-January 19, 2022 Concern is rising for the nation's blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood. The ongoing decline comes at a time of year when donations typically fall. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. If there is not an immediate opportunity available to donate, donors are asked to make an appointment in the days and weeks ahead to ensure the Red Cross can replenish and then maintain a suffi cient blood supply. In thanks, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a getaway to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. Those who donate in January will also be automatically entered to win a home theater package and a $500.00 e-gift card. Terms apply; visit RedCrossBlood. org/SuperBowl for more info. Blood drive safety: Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving. Save time during donation Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross App. To donate, bring a blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of iID. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger must meet certain height and weight requirements. Opportunities to donate: •January 13; 11AM-3:30PM- Spindale House, Upstairs Meeting Room; 119 Tanner St., Spindale •January 15; 10AM-3PM- Pilgrims Way Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall; 485 Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton •January 31; 4-8PM- Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Parish Hall; 1507 Oak Grove Church Road, Ellenboro What a wonderful time to meet some of those business challenges and even grow your business in 2022. For existing business owners and potential owners think now about tax season. It's coming soon. The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College offers FREE seminars relating to tax information that can help as you move forward this year and be better prepared for the IRS and NCDOR. If you would like to know more about these helps look at the list below and choose one that best fi ts your needs. Register for these FREE seminars and webinars and let The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College go to work for you. Check them out. They are FREE. Winter Webinars and Seminars for 2022 Seminar January 18th, "Bookkeeping" 6:00pm-9:00pm. Seminar January 25th, "Taxes for Your Small Business" 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Webinar January 20th, "ABC'S of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget" 2:00p.m. or 6:30p.m. Webinar January 27th, "Finding Your Customer and Creat- ing a Marketing Plan" 2:00p.m. or 6:30p.m. Webinar February 3rd, "Dynamite Marketing for a Small Business" 2:00p.m. or 6:30p.m. Webinar February 8th, "e-Bay Basics" 6:00-8:00p.m. Webinar February 10th, "Financing Your Small Business" 2:00p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ©Community First Media Community First Media 286 ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC • 828-395-1416 For more information or to register, please call Dee Spurlin 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu Please check the State Small Business Center page https://www.ncsbc.net//center.aspx?center=75260 for additional seminars CHALLENGES FOR CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW YEAR? THE NEW YEAR? 828-287-6100 221 Callahan-Koon Rd., Spindale Foothills Health District offers pregnancy tests and complete maternity care at our Maternal Health Clinic at the Rutherford County Health Department. In addition to offering unparalleled maternity and postpartum care, the Health Department offers family planning services, Care Management for high-risk pregnancies, and Nurse-Family Partnership for qualifying fi rst-time mothers. Deliver locally! Accepting new and returning patients. Call today! Article Provided By: Gail Barksdale Blood Donation Opportunities 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 North Carolina Troopers Association Unit transported the body of Master Trooper John Horton to funeral services at the Foundation, Isothermal Community College Friday afternoon. Horton died in the line of duty Monday, January 3 at a traffi c stop near Mooresboro. Horton had stopped a motorcyclist and subsequently called for assistance at the scene. His brother, Trooper Nick Horton responded and lost control of his vehicle striking his brother and the motorcyclist Dusty Luke Beck, 26, of Spartanburg who died at the scene. A graveside service for Beck was held for family and close friends Sunday afternoon. GoFundMe pages have been started for both victims' families and can be accessed on Facebook. NCTA Caisson Unit transports Ðlag draped cofÐin Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon

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