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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 29-January 4, 2023 CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Product or __ (abbr.) 4. Zodiac sign 9. S. China seaport 14. Former OSS 15. Early English printer 16. Aphid genus 17. General's assistant (abbr.) 18. Aussies 20. Dissuades 22. Make law 23. Drench 24. Soak in a liquid 28. Male child 29. It cools your home 30. Small constellation 31. To call (archaic) 33. Explores beneath the Earth 37. Commercial 38. W. hemisphere orga- nization 39. You can w nd it in a can 41. "Land of the free" 42 36 inches 43. Footwear 44. Challenges 46. They hold things together 49. Of I 50. Partner to y ow 51. Not connected by kinship 55. Worries 58. Garlic mayonnaise 59. A way to take by force 60. Legendary English rockers 64. Your consciousness of your own identity 65. Fencing swords 66. Silly 67. Actor DiCaprio 68. Encircles with a belt 69. Mails a message 70. Longing CLUES DOWN 1. Horse mackerels 2. It can be viral 3. Prickly plants 4. Consciousness 5. Type of sarcoma 6. Tax collector 7. Sun up in New York 8. One who scorches 9. Iny uential psychother- apist 10. Situated at an apex 11. Communicative 12. Forearm nerve 13. Former CIA 19. Folk singer DiFranco 21. Employee stock own- ership plan 24. Large-scale 25. School environment 26. Remove 27. Male parents 31. Large rodent 32. Weighed down 34. Held tightly 35. __ route: going there 36. Explains again 40. Exclamation of sur- prise 41. Courteously 45. Lying down 47. Judge 48. Forcefully took 52. Loosely compacted sediment 53. High mountain 54. Portable conical tents 56. Cereal grass 57. Dining utensil 59. Thoughtful 60. Helps you walk 61. Indicates near 62. Midway between northeast and east Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park joins all other NC State Parks in celebrating the Year of the Trail in 2023. This year's seasonal photo contests will capture Year of the Trail. The Winter Photo Contest has been announced, "Winter Trails" and everyone is encouraged to capture the Park's trails in these cold months. Each season transforms the six trails of Chimney Rock. The contest begins January 1 and concludes on February 28. Prizes will be awarded: 1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for four at the Old Rock Café. 2nd Prize: After the fi rst place photo, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive one annual pass to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock Café. 3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock Café. For all the contest rules call 1-828-625-9611, ext. 1812 or email at communications@ chimneyrockpark.com. Winners will be notifi ed personally and announced on Chimney Rock's social media. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park celebrating Year of the Trail Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Chimney Rock's Skyline Trail is one of six in the Park. Much like money, time does not grow on trees. That reality is all too familiar to busy adults juggling multiple responsibilities at work, at home and other places where they spend their time. A time crunch can make it hard to commit to a New Year's resolution. But resolutions, which are often focused on self- improvement, can be worthwhile endeavors. So what are busy adults to do? Perhaps the best approach is to choose resolutions that don't necessarily require much time. • Exercise more: A commitment to getting fi t and being more physically active is a popular New Year's resolution. Though choosing such a path may seem like it requires a signifi cant time commitment, the Physical Activity Guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that adults perform at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate- intensity aerobic activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. That might seem like a lot, but it can be combined with other leisure activities you already engage in. For example, a sports fan can watch the big game while on a treadmill or elliptical, while readers can swap the couch with an exercise bike as their go-to reading spot. Doing so for as little as a half hour per day can help you get the recommended amount of daily exercise without taking up a large chunk of your time. • Read more: Adults across the globe lament a lack of time to curl up with a good book. But some brief reading before bed each night can help adults achieve this goal and can even improve their quality of sleep. In fact, a 2021 study published in the peer- reviewed medical journal Trials found that reading in bed before going to sleep improved sleep quality compared to not reading a book in bed. • Journaling: Journaling is another worthy resolution that won't take up much time. Individuals can take 15 minutes out of their day to write down their thoughts and feelings and refl ect on the day's comings and goings. That simple activity can produce profound results, as the University of Rochester Medical Center notes that journaling helps people prioritize their problems, fears and concerns; reduce stress; cope with depression; and identify negative thoughts and behaviors. • Become more organized: This resolution won't take up much of your time. In fact, becoming more organized should free up time. A lack of organization can make it harder to meet work deadlines, keep a house clean, tackle everyday tasks, and keep a clear mind. By taking steps to be more organized, whether that's through using a daily organizer, avoiding procrastinating in regard to cleaning up around the house or other means, individuals will gradually discover they have more free time to use as they see fi t. Rewarding resolutions that won't require a major commitment of time New Year's resolutions need not take much time. Busy individuals can keep that in mind as they look for ways to improve their lives in the year ahead. 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE WELL WELL LIGHTED LIGHTED with with 24/7 24/7 SECURITY SECURITY OFFERING OFFERING BOAT BOAT & CAMPER CAMPER Storage Storage small town friendly BIG time results

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