Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 21-December 27, 2023 Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order an additional four free at-home tests. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for eight tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won't even pay for shipping. Go to covid.gov/tests to place your order. Before you throw out "expired" tests, check the FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended. The COVID-19 and fl u vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older. Because the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the fall vaccine is designed to match the changing virus and help protect people from serious illness, hospitalization and death. Safe and effective vaccines are the best way to protect against COVID-19 and fl u. Early testing and treatment can also help prevent fl u and COVID-19 infections from becoming more serious in children. Treatment works best if started soon after symptoms begin. For more information on fl u and COVID-19, including how to access vaccinations, testing and treatment in your community, visit vaccines. gov. Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................16 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........15 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............17 Community Calendar......................6 Business & Services Directory........7 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 I-85 EXIT 104 • 570 Tribal Rd. I-85 EXIT 104 • 570 Tribal Rd. Blacksburg, SC 29702 Blacksburg, SC 29702 sheltonfi reworks.com OPEN 9-9 ALL YEAR OPEN 9-9 ALL YEAR h sh sh sh l el elto to to fi fi fi fi fi nfi nfi firew ewor orks ks ks com om h sh sh sh l el el elto to to fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi fi nfi nfi nfirew ewor or orks ks ks com om Celebrate NEW YEARS elebrate NEW YEARS with with HOME HOME OF THE OF THE BIG BIG ONES! ONES! 864-839-4900 864-839-4900 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 704-214-4180 704-472-5219 Family Medicine | Imaging | Women's Care 828-659-5741 Don't get caught with the HOLIDAY HUMBUG! Volunteers at the eighth annual Wreaths Across America event at the Rutherford County Cemetery Saturday afternoon placed 450 wreaths on the graves of military personnel who served in the United States military. Sponsored by the Griffi th Rutherford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), small American fl ags were also placed at the graves sites by the volunteers and DAR members prior to the annual ceremony. The ceremony theme was "Serve and Succeed." The MCJROTC Color Guard from R-S Central High School presented the colors followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem led by DAR members and DAR Regent Betsy Keeter Woolridge. Woolridge said the event was to support all fallen military including those at War and those Missing In Action. She said the gathering was not only to honor the fallen soldiers but to teach future generations that "nothing comes without a price" in order for Americans to live in freedom. Judy Toney, chaplain for the DAR addressed the group, and thanked everyone who honored and remembered the soldiers with the Christmas wreaths. She said the placing of wreaths on graves was "not to decorate the graves, but was a gift of appreciation" to all who served in the military. Toney recognized family members representing all branches of the military as wreaths were also placed in their honor. Tara Horton played taps and Toney led the group in a closing prayer. Article & Photos Provided By: Jean Gordon 450 wreaths mark graves of military personnel Young volunteers (left to right) Macy Bumgarner, Savannah Waugh and Bonnie Troutman were among those placing wreaths on graves of military buried at Rutherford County Cemetery. The R-S Central MCJROTC displayed the colors. The burial plot of GM3 US Navy soldier Robert William Sellers decorated Saturday with a small fl ag and a Wreath Across America. Judy Toney, DAR chaplain addresses the group. Kara Horton played taps during the 8th annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. Article Provided By: ncdhhs More COVID Tests Available Through Federal Government