Rutherford Weekly

Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 20-December 26, 2018 For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com This Week's Weather Brought To You By: RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER High 51 Low 47 High 52 Low 37 High 54 Low 32 High 55 Low 35 High 54 Low 34 High 54 Low 37 High 53 Low 41 Thurs., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 21 Sat., Dec. 22 Mon., Dec. 24 Tues., Dec. 25 Wed., Dec. 26 Sun., Dec. 23 Downtown Christmas Celebration Downtown Christmas Celebration SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 8 SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 8 th th , 15 , 15 th th , 22 , 22 nd nd 2018 2018 DOWNTOWN CHEROKEE STREET PARKING LOT • KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC DOWNTOWN CHEROKEE STREET PARKING LOT • KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Free Family Fun! Free Family Fun! Christmas Light Display • Downtown Holiday Market • Live Performances • Visit Santa's Workshop Living Nativity • Victorian Carolers • Historic Carriage Rides and so much more. View the offi cial event calendar and join the celebration: View the offi cial event calendar and join the celebration: Kings MountainChristmas.com Kings MountainChristmas.com DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM •Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 369 Butler Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 •Fax: 828-245-7013 Thursday & Friday, Dec. 20-21 What: Christmas items BOGO FREE. Food Giveaway. Free coat giveaway on Friday from 4:30-6:30pm. When: Dec. 20-21, 8:30am-2:30pm Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City. More Info: Volunteers Needed! Thursday - Saturday, Dec. 20-22 What: Big Big pre Christmas sale: Everything in the store will be ½ price. The best part is All Christmas decorations will be free. When: Dec. 20-22, 9am-2pm Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic More Info: The Food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828- 245-5603 Wednesday, December 26 What: Blood Drive When: Dec. 26, 12pm-3pm Where: Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center More Info: 237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton Saturday, January 5 What: Grief Support Group When: January 5, 10am to noon Where: Lake Lure Baptist Church More Info: GriefShare, a 13 week grief support group providing help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Call Nancy Kittner 847- 437-0994 Thursday, January 17 What: Spaghetti supper, $8 When: Jan. 17, 5:30-6:45pm Where: RS Central High Cafeteria More Info: Proceeds help your Neighbor in Need in Rutherford County. Chase Corner Ministries, 828-247-0096 ONGOING EVENTS Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee: Free! 1 st Monday monthly, 10am-1pm. Snacks provided. American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo at 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223. Paws of Rutherford County: Free Spay and Neuter for all RC Bully Breeds and for other breeds who's owners are on public assistance. This will last until our funds run out. To make an appt, call 888-422-7303. Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them & their family have peace of mind. Provides a knowledge that someone cares & will check on them daily. Free. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office. Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about crim- inal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. 828-286-8477. Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Sectional plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, cof- fee, sugar, cleaning items. 828-245- 9141. Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095. NAMI South Mountains NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Weekly Family Support Group Tuesdays 5:30pm. NAMI P.E.A.C.E. Community Center, 124 S. Powell St., Suite D, Forest City. Group for those who've family members who are dealing w/mental illness. American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4 th Tuesday every month. Dinner 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Alzheimerʼs/Dementia Support Group: Meetings last Thursday of every month 4pm at Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200. Low Cost Spay and Neuter: You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost pro- gram. Community Pet Center, 828- 287-7738. Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, soups & crackers, rice, dried beans, kid friendly, mac- n-cheese, toiletry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096. Ever been a victim of Domestic Violence? Never want to be? You are invited to the Domestic Violence Education/Support Meetings which meet the 1 st Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm, facilitated by Dr. Johnnie Martin. Call Sally Claroni, 828-245- 1390 ext. 104 for location or more info. Women only, no charge. Support one another! Korbenʼs Attic Thrift & More: Goal of raising money to spay female dogs & cats in Rutherford County. Every Saturday, 9am-4pm. Accepting donations of clothes and household items. Volunteers need- ed! 2161 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-450-0586 or visit Facebook.com/ KorbensAttic Annual Coat Drive: The Gilkey School Community Center Annual Coat Drive. If you have any coats give us a call. We also are taking Blankets, Sheets, Gloves, and Toboggans. For deliver or pickup contact. Gail Parton 828-287-4830, Hilda Roper 828-287- 5673 or Kay Deyton 828-286-1172. Grahamtown Community Center: Monthly food give away pro- gram every 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month, 4-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380. Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meet- ing. 1 st Presbyterian Church; 438 W. Main St., Forest City. HOPE Grief Support Group: Free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered at the Hospice Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-245-0095. Advanced Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to under- stand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attor- ney. Free Sessions. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County 828- 245-0095. (NAPS)—Americans are officially abandoning attempts to be healthy until 2019, according to a new study. A new study into the health and diets of Americans saw as many as 45 percent say they're postponing any resolution to eat clean or lose weight until aer the holiday festivities. e research, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition, delved into the true extent of holiday indulging and found the average person gains six pounds in holiday weight. Just 12 percent will make it through the holidays without any weight gain at all, according to the research. Where does all that weight gain come from? • Forty-four percent have eaten more than one anksgiving dinner in the same day and 30 percent have eaten to the point of feeling sick. • Four in 10 have devoured so much holiday food they've needed to loosen a button on their pants. • During the holiday season, the under- standable inability to resist tempta- tions and overindulge has also seen 55 percent break a diet for home-cooked holiday food. • Seventy-nine percent say they eat more sweets and treats at the end of the year—but even with this overeat- ing, 54 percent believe they'll be suc- cessful in staying healthy in 2019. • e average person will overeat on 13 separate days between anksgiving and the New Year. Nutrition and health expert Dr. John Agwunobi says that holidays don't have to throw off your healthy lifestyle. "Healthy snacking is a use- ful tool in combating overindulgence. Consuming protein-rich snacks before heading out to a holiday feast can help make you feel full, so that you don't overindulge." You can also make delicious, nutri- tious dishes such as this vegetable soup: Staying on track can be hard, espe- cially if you are tackling it on your own. Dr. Agwunobi adds, "Herbalife Nutri- tion independent distributors have demonstrated that developing a sup- port system of people who know your goals, strengths and weaknesses can be extremely beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially during the challenging times of the year." Dr. Agwunobi added, "While res- olutions are a great way to kick-start a healthy year, a healthy diet is a long- term solution that you'll want and need to practice steadily—for days, weeks and months—for lasting results. "For best results, stick to a balanced diet that isn't overly restrictive and com- bine it with consistent exercise to help achieve your healthy resolutions. You can start this holiday season simply by parking at the farthest spot from the store or mall entrance, helping you rack up extra calorie-burning steps." Learn More For further facts, tips and recipes, go to www.herbalife.com. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Serves 6 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, diced 2 pounds peeled and diced butternut squash 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 package so tofu, drained and diced 1 tsp ground ginger 1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until tender. Add butternut squash and sauté a few more minutes, then add vegetable broth, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the squash is very ten- der, about 20 minutes. Add the tofu and ginger, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper and simmer a few more minutes until tofu is heated through. Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to the pot and reheat until the soup is very hot but not boiling. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or thin strips of lemon peel. Writing Off The End Of The Year

• Cover