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Thursday, February 24-March 2, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 17 6 DAY FORECAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com 67 55 THUR FEB. 24 72 38 Mostly Cloudy FRI FEB. 25 SAT FEB. 26 54 37 Showers SUN FEB. 27 53 30 47 22 MON FEB. 28 50 32 TUES MAR 1 AM Thunderstorms Mostly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny ©Community First Media Community First Media www.duffi escopier.com www.duffi escopier.com 828-245-5116 828-245-5116 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE PRINTED MATERIALS 671 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! 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Wearing a nonmedical cloth face covering in public is also recommended to reduce the risk of transmission. While staying home as much as possible and opting to use curbside pickup or delivery services is recommended, here are a few tips to help protect your health and the health of others during essential trips to the grocery store or pharmacy: Physical isolation from other people can be diffi cult emotionally and mentally, and health organizations are emphasizing the importance of staying socially connected. " " There's no lockdown on laughter; there's no lockdown on talking to your family and fi nding ways to connect. Maria Van Kerkhove Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist World Health Organization (WHO) Distanced NOT Disconnected Shopping Safety • Wear a cloth face covering or mask to cover your nose and mouth. • Shop at off -peak hours when fewer people are in stores. • Carry disinfectant wipes to clean the cart or basket handle before touching it. • Remain at least six feet away from other customers and store employees. • Make a list, and get in and out of the store as quickly as possible. • Avoid touching any part of your face or face covering until after you have washed your hands or used an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Wash your hands after unpacking your groceries, before cooking and before eating. South Mountain Christian Camp (SMCC) in Bostic begins its registration for summer camp 2022 on March 14. There will be six, one-week residential camp sessions for boys and girls from age 7 to 15. SMCC's policy is that no child will be turned down because they cannot afford to pay for camp. "For the past several years, we've been opening camp registration in February," said Executive Director Steve Collins. "This year we moved that date to March so that we have a little more time to get the word out to everyone. The goal is to give everyone an equal chance to get signed up for camp." Online registration will be available on the camp's website. There will be no registrations taken before March 14. "You can actually go to the website now and create an account if you are sending a child to our camp for the fi rst time," said Collins. "This makes the sign-up process much faster when March 14 comes around. Those who have returning campers can also login to their account to update their information so that they are ready when registration opens." For those who prefer not to sign up online, paper applications will also be available on March 14 through the camp offi ce. Following the cancellation of in-person camp in 2020 and operating at 60% capacity in 2021 due to Covid restrictions, SMCC is planning to resume full-capacity summer camp in 2022. At full capacity, SMCC can accommodate 100 campers each week for six weeks. Campers at SMCC will spend six days and fi ve nights on the 250-acre property in Bostic. During their week of camp, they'll have the opportunity to experience traditional camp activities like hiking, swimming, boating, and adventure-based activities like the rock- climbing wall, giant swing, and high ropes course with double zip lines. In addition to the recreational activities, campers at SMCC will also experience Biblical teaching sessions in accordance with the camp's mission to "help campers respond in faith to the call of God on their lives." They will participate in short, small group Bible lessons each morning and larger chapel services each night. The fee is $220 per camper each week, but the fi nancial assistance program is available for those who cannot afford to pay the full cost for camp. Parents are asked to pay what they can reasonably afford, and the difference is made up primarily through donations by individuals who sponsor campers in need of help. More information about summer camp, how to sponsor a camper in need, and camper registration can be found on SMCC's website at www. SouthMountainChristianCamp.org, or call the camp offi ce at 828-245-3322 during regular offi ce hours. Summer Camp Registration Opens March 14 Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. Camper enjoys the high rope course. 828.248.1408 r u t h e r f o r d w e e k l y . c o m r u t h e r f o r d w e e k l y . c o m A d v e r t i s e A d v e r t i s e W i t h W i t h U s ! U s !

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