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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, July 14-July 20, 2022 When it comes to operating a small business, owners may feel overwhelmed by the responsibility and may also lack the knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace safety plan. Fortunately for entrepreneurs in our state, the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) offers free resources to businesses which allow them to identify and address potential safety hazards, all without the threat of incurring citations, penalties or fi nes. The NCDOL's Consultative Services Bureau, a branch of the Occupational Safety and Health division, provides these resources to employers in both the public and private sectors. In the private sector, consultation is limited to employers who have 500 or fewer employees nationwide. In the public sector, priority is given to smaller municipal, county and state agencies. To submit a request form online visit https:// w w w . l a b o r . n c . g o v / s a f e t y - a n d - h e a l t h / occupational-safety-and- health/safety-and-health- c o n s u l t a t i o n - p r o g r a m / request. You may also print the request form and send it to our offi ce by email, mail or fax. For additional information, call 919-707- 7846 to discuss what services would be most useful for your business. In tribute to those who take front-line positions when a pandemic strikes, the ALWS is honoring medical personnel with FREE admission to all 15 games of the 2022 ALWS. There is no way to compensate them fully for their service, but we can acknowledge our gratitude. August 11-16, 2022 Low-income veterans struggling to make critical repairs to their homes in Rutherford County have an opportunity to have the repairs made by Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Funding is available through the Hammering for Heroes project through Habitat for Humanity's chapter. Anyone interested is asked to stop by the offi ce on Main Street in Forest City or call 248-3178 for more information and an application. "We still have some funding left for qualifi ed low-income vets," said a staff member at Habitat in Forest City. The goal of the Hammering for Heroes project is to provide a service to those men and women from Rutherford County who served our country and who need a helping hand due to fi nancial hardship and, as a result, may fi nd themselves unable to maintain or make critical repairs to their homes. Qualifi cations include: • Own a have lived in their home for at least 3 years. • Have homeowner's insurance and be current on mortgage payments; Understand that repairs may be completed by dedicated volunteers, staff and/or other community members and organizations. • The homeowners unable to afford or perform the repairs themselves will be considered and are encouraged to apply for her. The total household income must meet HUDs guidelines for low- income families in Rutherford County. • The homeowners must be willing to provide copies of all required documentation, be honest and cooperative with RC Habitat for Humanity: • Repairs provided include lack of heat, electrical or plumbing hazards, exterior work to stain the home; roof, wall or fl oor repair, ramps and bathroom accessibility needs and interior work. Funding available for low income veterans' home repairs; apply with Habitat for Humanity Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Take advantage of free services offered by Consultative Services Bureau Article Provided By: ncdol Ads Work! Ads Work! Pat Nanney posed for a picture with Lesa Hudson of the Rick Strickland Band at a New Year's Eve party a few years ago. Lesa, along with band leader Rick Strickland, will bring their duo show to Forest City Friday, July 15, for a live event arranged by Pat. Rick and Lesa, who perform 100% of their own original music, will be playing at The Twisted Pear from 7 until 10pm. This is part of the Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School Class of 1965's celebration of classmates' 75th birthdays. The evening of music at The Twisted Pear is open to the public and there will be no cover charge. The Rick Strickland Band has had 26 number one hits on radio stations that play Carolina beach music and have won 27 Carolina Beach Music Awards. Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School Class of 1965 to celebrate with The Rick Strickland Band Article Provided By: Pat Nanney Call Mike Marlow 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com Areas largest circulation! Plus Digital Edition included! ONE BUY! NO EXTRA COST! *Actual size. Ask about multiple week discount. 2 column by 2 column by 3 inch ad 3 inch ad Black & White $57 Color $65 Color $65 Always Positive News! ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

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