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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, July17-July 23, 2014 TOP DOLLAR PAID! 345 S. Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 w w w . M o o r e s A u t o s I n c . c o m BRING YOUR VEHICLE BY FOR US TO LOOK AT! NO APPRAISAL FEE CHARGED! YOUR VEHICLE Meteorologist Robert Gamble Email: carolinaweather @yahoo.com High 85 Low 60 High 86 Low 61 High 87 Low 66 High 87 Low 67 High 88 Low 70 High 89 Low 70 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 21 July 22 July 23 For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com BOB'S CAROLINA WEATHER BOB'S CAROLINA WEATHER This Week's Weather Brought To You By: A refreshing break is here with another strong cold front, similar to the one we had last week. Morning lows will be comfortable for a couple of days before the heat and humidity come back. Much better chances of rain and thunderstorms arrive next week, so take advantage of this break while we have it. July 20 High 91 Low 71 S LLY D & ll your supplies al! WWWDUFlESCOPIERCOM s 828-245-5116 Locally Owned And Operated For 40 Years OFFICE SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE SOLUTIONS 671 OAK STREET FOREST CITY, NC 28043 WE REPAIR ALL MAKES AND MODELS Duffie Sams CEO/ Owner Some of the best cooks in the world are right here in Rutherford County and our nearby neighbors! Their time tested recipes are the reason we all love a good home cooked meal. We proudly share these good recipes with you! It is all part of our being "Small Town Friendly!" Rutherford Weekly's Favorite with M.A. ANDREWS As many times as I have printed this recipe it is still my most requested. So here we go again. This time the recipe is from RUBY MOFFITT. Crock Pot Mac & Cheese. 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 1 stick butter (melted), 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 3 cups grated cheese (cheddar), 2 teaspoons cooking oil. Cook macaroni first (drain). Beat eggs and milk together. combine all ingredients; cook in crock pot on low for 3 to 4 hours. Does it get any easier? This week I'm taking "A Taste Of Heaven" off my cook- ing library shelf. It's a compilation from The New Hope United Methodist Women in Rutherfordton. Crock Pot Mac There you have it. So, go ahead and "get in the kitchen and show the love"! Fresh squash is in and here is ESTHER MC MURRAY'S recipe for Squash Casserole. 2 or more cups of squash, (I used yellow), 1 8-ounce pack- age corn bread stuffing mix, 1 or 2 medium carrots, shredded, 1 stick butter, 1 can cream of celery, mushroom or chicken soup, 1 onion chopped, 4 slices cheese, 8-ounces sour cream, salt and pep- per to taste. Boil squash until tender, drain; cool and slice. Melt butter in large saucepan; saute onion and carrots. Add corn bread stuffing mix to coat crumbs. Cover bottom of baking dish with this mixture, reserving 1/2 for top of casserole. Combine squash, salt and pepper, carrots and onions, soup, sour cream and cheese together. Put in baking dish. Add remainder of crumbs on top. Bake at 350º for about 30 minutes. 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Many parents want their kids to begin kindergarten at the same time as other kids their age, but enrolling youngsters before they're ready could have repercussions for years to come. Students who begin kindergarten before they're ready may fall behind, re- sulting in frustration that turns them off from school. With such signifi cant stakes, parents may want to answer a few questions and look for these generalized kindergarten readiness clues before enrolling their youngsters in school. • Does my child have solid oral-language skills? Language is more than drilling letters and sight words into a child's head through repetition. Language allows kids to share in new experiences and lessons that will expand their vocab- ularies. The more kids experience, the more their curiosity grows. This opens up opportunities for discussion about a variety of topics and introduces words and concepts that may be new and exciting to children. Research indicates one of the best predictors of eventual reading success is a well-developed oral vocabulary in kindergarten. Children will retain words if they hear them enough and if they're used in context and conversation. • Can my child listen to and follow instructions? Kindergar- ten students will be introduced to many foreign things, and some kinds may be in a school environment for the very fi rst time. Teachers will be issuing instructions and seeking cooperation from the class. To keep up with peers and les- sons, kindergarteners will need to be able to remain quiet for extended periods of time, listen to instructions and then properly act on them. • Is my son or daughter excited about learning? Some chil- dren cannot wait to go to kindergarten, especially those who are excited at the prospect of going to the same school as their older siblings. Enthusiasm about school and an eager Is Your Child Ready For Kindergarten? ness to learn and discover new things are indicative of kin- dergarten readiness. A child does not need to have mastery over every skill just yet, but taking the initiative to try and ask questions is a good start to successful learning. • Does my child want to be independent? The phrases "I'll do it myself" or "I'll try" can be music to a kindergarten teacher's ears. Parents may be in a rush and fi nd it easier to dress kids or get them snacks. But doing everything for kids puts them at a disadvantage. Independent streaks can help kids adjust to school. Kindergarteners may have to go to the bathroom and wash up independently. They also may have to fasten buttons, open up lunches and hang up coats. Children who cannot handle such tasks may struggle to adjust to a school environment. • Can my child recognize basic letters and numbers? Chil- dren entering kindergarten should know most letters by sight and be able to count to 10. Preparing for kindergarten can be fun and does not require fl ash cards or homework. Encourage kids to count objects in the world around them or do some preliminary reading by recognizing letters on signs at stores or places in the neighborhood. Kindergarten readiness is determined by a variety of fac- tors, including age, school assessment, enthusiasm about learning, and signs of independence. Provided by Metro Editorial

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