Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, August 25-August 31, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............16 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................21-23 R therford Co nt Weather 15 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, Forest City • 828-245-7274 720 South Church Street, Forest City • 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Highway 221A, Caroleen • 828-657-5353 Highway 221A, Caroleen • 828-657-5353 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm COVID-19 ANTIGEN COVID-19 ANTIGEN HOME HOME TEST TEST COVID AND BOOSTER VACCINES AVAILABLE EASY EASY TO USE TO USE ONE TEST ONE TEST $ 9 99 99 You are cordially invited to a reception honoring the 33-year career and retirement of Rita Burch, CEO. September 15, 2022 4 pm to 6 pm Carolina Event and Conference Center 376 Hudlow Road Forest City, NC 28043 Please RSVP to heidi.owen@hocf.org or (828) 245-0095 ©Community First Media Community First Media 356 East Main Street, Lawndale 704-538-0508 Mon-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat. 8am-4pm www.mainstreethardwareinc.com SUMMER SUMMER CLEARANCE CLEARANCE OVER 20 MOWERS IN STOCK! A FULL SUPPLY HARDWARE STORE! Regular $549.00 Back to school sale! GAS GRILL NOW NOW $499.99 $499.99 Locally Owned & Operated The start of a school year is an exciting time for both students and parents. To help prepare your child for the fi rst day of school, it is important to have a discussion with them on school bus safety. According to the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration, school buses are one of the safest school transportation options for children, accounting for less than one percent of all traffi c fatalities nationwide. However, in 2020 there were 398 crashes involving school buses, resulting in 234 injuries and two deaths in North Carolina. To help bring these numbers down, everyone needs to stay alert and understand school bus stop laws. N.C. School Bus Stop Law • All drivers must not only be aware around school buses, but also know the law of the road. • If you're not sure when to stop for a school bus, check out the video below. Drivers should also learn the fl ashing signal light system that school buses use to telegraph their actions. • Yellow fl ashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. • Red fl ashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Drivers must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop fl ashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again. Other Tips for Drivers • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. • When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely. • Watch for children walking in the street, especially if the road contains no sidewalks. • Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops. • Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffi c. School Bus Safety for Students Teach your child the importance of school bus stop safety by checking out these do's and don'ts. Do's • Arrive early to your bus stop • Stand at least 6-feet away from the curb • Wait until the bus stops completely before getting on or off • When entering a school bus, form a line and go directly to a seat • Always use the handrail when entering or exiting a school bus • Always obey and respect your bus driver • Look both ways before crossing the street Dont's • Never walk behind a school bus • Never run or play around a school bus stop • Never run in the aisle of a school bus and always remain in your seat • Walk! Never run to the school bus stop • Stay out of the street while waiting for the school bus • Never push or play when entering or riding the school bus • Do not touch the bus's emergency door or windows School Bus Safety Time Article Provided By: ncdot School buses are one of the safest modes of transportation for students, according to the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration. "…women should never have to bear the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy on their own. We, as the body of Christ, should come alongside those in need through spiritual and tangible support." ~Dr. Tony Evans For 30 Years, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center has been serving those facing an unplanned pregnancy by offering free pregnancy tests, options counseling, compassion, and confi dential support. On September 10th, the primary benefi t for the ministry will take place in downtown Forest City- the Walk for Life. Please join with local Churches and the Knights of Columbus by pledging and participating in the Walk. The Walk registration begins at 9:30am, breakfast will be available from Chick- fi l-A and Bojangles, and the Walk is set to begin at 10:30am from Truist Bank on Main Street in Forest City. Additional information and pledge forms are available at https://www.hh4life.org/news Please join us and give of your time by showing up for our Walk for Life to stand in unity with others in our community. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center Announces Walk for Life Article Provided By: John Killela

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