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Thursday, March 17-March 23, 2022 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...........16 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............15 Community Calendar.....................17 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 828-248-9100 828-248-9100 Accepting New Patients Accepting New Patients Most Insurances Accepted Most Insurances Accepted 621 S. Broadway Street 621 S. Broadway Street Forest City, NC 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 Hours: 8:30-5:00 Hours: 8:30-5:00 ©Community First Media Community First Media Jeffrey D. Hall, D.M.D., P.A. Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 Converting an intersection to an all-way stop has been shown to reduce vehicle crashes by 68% and lessen fatal, injury, and frontal-impact collisions by an even greater percentage, according to a 2010 North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) study. NCDOT is (or has) converted several intersections in Rutherford County to all-way stops. These simple but effective stops can be a great solution for diffi cult intersections. Their potential benefi ts include: • Improving safety without adding substantial travel time; • Reducing the need for drivers to wait until there is a safe gap in opposing traffi c; • Being more predictable than other traffi c signals; • Serving as a temporary solution until another permanent improvement, like a roundabout, can be funded and constructed; and • Being more cost-effective than other types of safety projects, typically coming in at less than $30,000, including the price of rental equipment, new pavement markings, and related sign upgrades. But how is one supposed to approach an all-way stop? Here are a few quick reminders: • The fi rst vehicle at the intersection has the right of way. • When two or more vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right of way. • When two facing vehicles approach the intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right simultaneously. If one driver is going straight and the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn left must yield. • Even with the right of way, drivers should remember to use appropriate turn signals and watch for pedestrians and other vehicles. All-way stops reduce crashes Article Provided By: Jean Gordon The all-way stop at the intersections of Piney Ridge Road and Butler Road and Griffi n Road in Forest City. Spring is a season of rebirth in more ways than one. Spring is when certain animals emerge from hibernation, while many species lay eggs or give birth this time of year. Flowers and trees also bloom in spring, providing spectacular foliage and awe-inspiring color. People also may feel like they have a new lease on life as they shake away the doldrums of winter and embrace longer hours of sunlight and warmer temperatures. The arrival of spring is worthy of celebration, and these activities and ideas can be enjoyable ways to spend the fi rst day of spring. • Spend time outdoors. One is never too old for a picnic in a park or a bike ride along the trails. Spending time outdoors is benefi cial because it exposes people to sunlight, which is a precursor to the development of vitamin D. Vitamin D affects muscles, joints and tissues. It also can affect mood. • Plant a tree. Honor the fi rst day of spring, and Earth Day shortly thereafter, by planting trees. Trees provide habitats for wildlife, create shade, reduce air pollution by fi ltering the air, and produce oxygen. A sapling is a manageable tree to plant and something children can do as well. • Enjoy spring crafts. Grab an inexpensive canvas and paint a landscape that is in full bloom. Use quick-set plaster to create stepping stones embedded with mosaic glass pieces for color that can be added to the backyard. • Host a spring potluck. Put fresh spring vegetables and fruits on display. Options include artichokes, apricots, asparagus, carrots, dandelion greens, and radishes. Put together a pasta primavera, which essentially is a spring pasta dish laden with fresh vegetables. • Decorate with fl owers. Bring fresh fl owers indoors and put them on display in vases or table centerpieces. Cut stems on a 45-degree angle underwater to help fl owers last longer. In addition, choose fl oral themed curtains and throw pillows to add some spring decor. • Create a water feature. The sound and sights of cascading water can be both relaxing and picturesque. A water feature can be something as simple as a small fountain or more elaborate like a koi pond. Spring is a time of year when people can enjoy seasonal activities that make the most of the warmer weather and blooming landscape. Ways to celebrate the arrival of spring

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