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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly FOR SALE FOR SALE BEARDED IRIS FOR SALE Dwarfs, $2, Medians & Talls, $3, Rebloomers, $4. Shirley Spoon Knox, Lawndale, NC. 704-5388955. www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Thursday, August 22-August 28, 2013 the inquiring photographer's Question Of The Week: Has All The Recent Rainfall In Our Area Caused You Any Problems? 2000 CLUB CAR, (GOLF CART) Great condition. Trojan batteries. Back Seat, Long Top. $2550. Call 704-487-5148. KUBOTA COMMERCIAL Zero turn mower. 32HP, 60" deck. Like new, 50 hrs. Bought last year for $12,650. Sell $10,500. 803-5266936. m.a. andrews 2000 EZ-GO GOLF CART. Real good condition. $2800. 704-2761278 after 6pm. BOW PRESS APPLE. Complete with stand, vise and high speed arrow saw. 704-418-2869. DISHWASHER, $50, Refrigerator, $50, Metal desk & chairs, $25 ea, queen headboard $25, king headboard $25, baby bed, new, $50, 7 drawer chest & new headboard, $100. Boys Clothes 1yr-7, 50¢-$1. 704-600-6229. Jane Powell: It caused a lot of our yard to wash out. Consequently, the yard isn't like it was anymore. FOR SALE MOBILE HOME $1500 own in 7 months at $200 a month. 704-600-6229. Angela Lowery: Yes, very much so. For the first time ever our basement got flooded. We've been in our home 16 years and also experienced problems with our septic tank. WA P S 'N SHOP Travis Haynes: We've noticed that our ceiling is leaking. The rain also caused some damage to our garden, especially the tomato plants. FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE HOT TUBS, POOL SAFETY COVERS, inground/above ground pool packages, chemicals and supplies. Maxwell Pools, Inc. 704-434-2558.x Kelly Cudd: We're lucky to not have any major problems. Other than the grass needing constant attention, we're O.K. FRIGIDAIRE SMALL CHEST FREEZER, $125. Antique rocking chair, $200 obo. Weight bench, 250+ weights & bar, $150. Camper top, $200. 704-300-6167. SEVERAL AC UNITS. Self contained, 3.5 ton for mobile home. $400 firm. Medium size aluminum tool box. Cast iron pot and kettle. 704-487-9610. FOR SALE FOR SALE AIR CONDITIONER, Trane, 2.5 ton, outside cooling unit, complete with compressor & fan. 230 volts, single phase, ideal for mobile home, only $375. 704-46610X18 GRACELAND BUILDING 2671 anytime. CABIN. Wired, insulated, 2 attic MOSSBERG 12GA 835 ULTRA sleeping quarters, W/D, stove, MAG Shotgun, $325. Beretta refrig, cabinets w/dbl sink, water 390-A1, $325. Stoeger, 12 Ga, heater. 704-418-1388. $325. 828-429-6763. ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED, SCRUBS FOR SALE. 26 pair with side rails. Like new, $200. pants, size medium. 20 tops, size 704-466-3097. large. 3 Jackets. 7 pair shoes, GOLF CART, GAS POWER size 8-8.5. $1ea, or make offer on $1400. Camper, sleeps six, all. 704-538-9285. SAWDUST, SHAVINGS OR BLEND. Bulk delivery or pickup available. Consistent unlimited supply. Call 828-287-8774 or 828-223-9765. $1500. 3 push mowers. 704-434- BUILT IN KITCHEN AIDE white 9416. dishwasher, stainless inside, CARPORTS AND METAL $150. 704-692-4888, 704-487BUILDINGS. No money down, 6040. STORAGE BUILDINGS. Rentto-own, no credit check, from $60 month. Free delivery & setup. Come see our display lot; Hwy. pay when job is completed. 704- WHITE SIDE BY SIDE REFRIG- 221A South, Forest City, NC. All buildings come with locks & keys. 482-7880. www.getabuilding.com ERATOR, $125. 704-297-3234. Call 828-245-5895. ©Community First Media WAGY 1320AM 8:03AM MON.-FRI. HELP MAKE YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL HEALTHIER Because children spend most of their time in classrooms, schools are an ideal setting for healthy behaviors to be taught and modeled. Therefore, parents are speaking up and getting involved in an effort to improve the health of their children at schools. One Washington, D.C. mother of two Roots Charter School students recognized the need for her children's school to incorporate more physical activities into the school day. "The obesity rate among children is at an all-time high, so getting our kids to be active is more crucial than ever," said Michelle Jones. "I want to make sure my children live their lives to the fullest, and getting exercise can help them do that." Michelle banded together with other parents to form an advisory council that works with local schools to host events focusing on health and wellness. Activities like yoga, Zumba and healthy eating inspires students, parents and community members to be physically active and make healthier food choices. Other schools are making healthy changes through programs with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which supports communities across the country by making healthy living easier where people live, work, learn, and play. Through help from the CDC, communities all over the country are making improvements. A New York City School District made 800,000 daily meals healthier by ensuring that foods and drinks meet certain standards for sodium, fat and calories. A school district in Las Cruces, New Mexico has opened physical activity space to the community during after-school hours. Such improvements can help prevent obesity -- a serious and growing public health concern Sherry Yelton: Our camper awning broke and my husband, James, is constantly having to cut the grass. We're fortunate that we haven't had any damage to our house. that increases an individual's chance of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, several types of cancer, and other health problems. Eating well and participating in regular physical activity not only has health benefits, but they also have been linked with better academic achievement by enhancing important skills like concentration and attentiveness. For example, students who eat foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals are more likely to perform better than students whose diets are heavy in unhealthy foods, like sweets and fried foods. Although changes are already being made in some schools around the country, more can be accomplished. To support healthy schools, parents can recommend ways to increase physical activity during the day and ask that healthy food and drink options be made available to students throughout the school day. Parents can learn more about improving health in their local schools and communities at www.MakingHealthEasier.org. Courtesy of Metro Editorial HOW TO ENCOURAGE KIDS TO READ Reading can have a profound impact on a child's life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to learn a foreign language. That's a significant advantage for children growing up in a world that's increasingly global. But reading has benefits outside the classroom as well. Reading can provide an escape from the daily grind, which is something even today's youngsters can appreciate. Reading also is a great way for kids to relax and unwind while simultaneously giving their brains a workout. While many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it's no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. But parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can still take steps to ensure their kids don't miss out on the benefits of a good book. * Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice. * Don't be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster's imagination, parents should not be discouraged if kids don't want to read books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they're reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if that reading does not involve picking up a book. * Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the popularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids have their own library cards. Kids with their own library cards tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they're taking home with them. And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own. * Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. Distractions abound for today's youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime. Courtesy of Metro Editorial

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