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Page 12 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Wednesday, November 22-November 29, 2023 ©Community First Media Community First Media 132 Blanton Street, Spindale Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm Yokefellow Yokefellow is On the is On the Road Again! Road Again! Yokefellow is very pleased to announce that we are available for free pickup of pre-loved furniture and large appliances in working order. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 828s287s0776 Proceeds are used to assist Rutherford County residents with basic necessities. Answers to Word Search The holiday season is soon upon us and who doesn't get excited thinking about the family/ friend gatherings around the Thanksgiving dinner table or the thought of Christmas as perhaps this year we'll sing the old song, "Let There Be Peace On Earth" in a church service as we face days of uncertainty. When I think of Thanksgiving it's always about family gatherings where most of Mama's family gathered each year with the traditional turkey/trimmings dinner. For some today, even before the dishes are cleaned and the turkey trimmings put away, it's time to shop. I suppose as we look around us, we can certainly be thankful for the blessings of waking up to another day, having a family, a few good friends, food and shelter. Counting blessings means more to me this year as wars are raging in our world, with so much sorrow in Israel and Ukraine. Around the Thanksgiving tables we'll pray for peace on earth and that it could begin in our lives everyday. As we gather together to ask the Lord's blessings, could it be that we might show more gratitude than ever for family, friends and health? Although my immediate family isn't always together on Thanksgiving Day, we still talk about those days of having a table spread with turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans and corn when we were all still at home. The best meal of the year usually came after working in the yard or fi eld in Thanksgiving day which made it even more special. Thanksgiving meant catching up on garden chores before winter and raking leaves. As for leaves, I been doing that for weeks – Saturday marked my fourth attempt at getting them off the ground. Still have plenty if anyone is interested in helping. After a day of celebrating thankfulness some of us will gather in towns across the county to celebrate the lighting of another season. In Downtown Forest City more than one million lights will come on during the annual service on November 23 - Thanksgiving evening — to offi cially kick off the Christmas season. A Community Wide Holiday Celebrating and Lighting Ceremony will be November 28 at Isothermal Community College's Foundation. Luminaries will light the pathways in front of the Foundation beginning November 28 until January 1, 2024. Everyone is invited to stop by and walk the paths fi lled with lights in memory or in honor of loved ones. You can buy a luminary through the website: wwwfoundationshows. org. I had to say good-bye to too many friends this year. A luminary can be a reminder of the light they brought us. The towns of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock will shine as never before at The Flowering Bridge as lights go on November 29 after a brief ceremony. Some of these ceremonies will include fresh baked sugar cookies and hot tea or apple cider, bringing happy thoughts of a simpler time. If you're new to Rutherford County, plan to become involved in some of the events marking the most wonderful times of the year. Be sure to check out our Community Calendar in this week's issue for things to do. If your group isn't mentioned, let us know. Share these days with those you love. Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com WE ARE BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE - HOW WILL WE SHARE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? By: Jean Gordon Toys for Tots long time volunteers/elves Bill and Linda Cote are at work at the Marine Corp League headquarters in Forest City making sure all Christmas wish lists are completed for children in Rutherford County. Applications for assistance are still being taken, but the deadline is close. Visit the headquarters on Trade Street in Forest City to apply for assistance. Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase the toys. Toys for Tots boxes are placed strategically across Rutherford County to collect toys. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Elves are busy at work for Toys for Tots Email news and events to events@rutherfordweekly.com or go to or go to www.rutherfordweekly.com www.rutherfordweekly.com to submit online. to submit online. Have interesting news about your business or organization? Email it to us! Email it to us! Retailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfi ll holiday shoppers' demands whether online or in person. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into a long-term employment opportunity. However, they are not all what they seem. When looking for something part-time or to fi ll the gap until a better opportunity comes along, the Better Business Bureau has some suggestions to make the seasonal job hunt successful. According to the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk report, employment scams rose to the second riskiest in 2022. Being proactive in fi nding the right opportunity is key, but so is watching out for a job that just seems too good to be true. Tips to avoid holiday job scams: • Employers will never ask for payment upfront for a job. Beware of businesses that ask applicants to pay for job supplies, application or training fees. These expenses are the employer's responsibility ... and asking for money is a big red fl ag that something is wrong. • Be wary of job offers that don't require an interview. Even during the peak hiring season, reputable companies prefer to talk to top job candidates before hiring them. If a job offer is presented without an interview (on the phone or in person) or is offered only via the internet, question the company's hiring practices and do a little more digging. • Be wary of big money for small jobs. If an employer promises outrageously good wages for simple tasks such as reshipping packages, stuffi ng envelopes or answering phones, this is a red fl ag. These too- good-to-be-true offers are an attempt to steal your personal information from a fake job application, and can cause problems for you for a long time. • Never work for a company before they hire you. A legitimate company will not ask potential applicants to complete complex projects before making an offi cial offer. Before beginning any work, request an offer letter or written confi rmation of what the job entails, including an offi cial start date and compensation details. Better Business Bureau Advises How to Avoid Job Scams This Holiday Season Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork