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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 14-September 20, 2023 ©Community First Media Community First Media HANDS ARE FOR SO MANY THINGS: 132 Blanton Street, Spindale Between here: And here: • Holding on • Letting go • Hard working hands • Healing hands • Shaking hands • Busy hands • Helping hands • Time on your hands VOLUNTEER Ask your cashier for an applicaŸ on. BRING YOUR VEHICLE BY FOR US TO LOOK AT! NO APPRAISAL FEE CHARGED! TOP DOLLAR PAID! YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE We Want We Want to Buy to Buy ©communityfi rstmedia A U T O S A L E S 345 South Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 www.mooresautos.com www.mooresautos.com Chicago Rewired, the Premier Chicago Tribute Band, will play at the Foundation, Isothermal Community College on Saturday, Sept. 16. Doors open at 7pm. The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.foundationshow.org, by phone at 828-286-9990 or in person. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Performing this Saturday night FAVORITE YELLOWFIN TUNA & ARTICHOKE PASTA To find more recipe ideas, visit GenovaSeafood.com. Artichokes: Cold water 12 small artichokes or 2 cans artichoke hearts in water 2 lemons 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste pepper or red pepper, to taste Pasta: Water 2 cans (5 oz. ea.) Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons butter, cut into tabs 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) salt, to taste 1/2 cup white wine, chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 pound spaghetti or linguine 1 lemon, juice only 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided 1 small handful fresh mint, chopped, divided 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or pine nuts, chopped For artichokes: Preheat oven to 425 F. Fill bowl with cold water and juice of one lemon. If using fresh artichokes, trim tops of artichokes and outer leaves. Trim stems. Cut fresh artichokes in half. If using canned artichokes, drain well and quarter lengthwise. Place artichokes in lemon water. Let soak 2-3 minutes, drain and pat dry. In baking dish, arrange artichokes and add juice of remain- ing lemon, quarter lemon and add lemon wedges to dish. Add olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Roast 25-30 minutes, or until tender. For pasta: Bring large pot of water to boil. Place large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Add garlic; red pepper, if desired; and salt, to taste. Add white wine or stock and let reduce by half. When water comes to boil, salt water, add pasta and cook 1 minute less than directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Add artichokes to large skillet with tuna with its oil and gently break up. Add lemon juice and reserved water along with drained pasta, cheese and half the parsley, mint and pistachios. Toss, top with remaining parsley, mint and pistachios and serve. CHICKEN SHAWARMA SLIDERS Visit emeals.com/campaign/Fresh-Cravings-Healthy-Eats. 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 package (12) slider buns 1 container (17 oz.) Fresh Cravings Honey Jalapeno Hummus 1 package (8 oz.) shredded lettuce 1/2 small red onion, sliced In zip-top plastic bag, use meat mallet or heel of hand to pound chicken to even thickness. Cut into 2-inch pieces and place in large bowl. Add oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne; toss. Cover chicken and chill 8 hours, or up to 2 days. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, or until done. Serve chicken on buns with hummus, lettuce and onion. LEMON CHEESECAKE WITH FRUIT Find more sweet summer desserts at Culinary.net. 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange, peeled and separated 8 raspberries 3 mint leaves, for garnish Preheat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into 9-inch spring- form pan. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Pour into pan. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly pressed. Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled. Arrange orange slices around border of cake and place raspberries in middle. Top with mint leaves. The 2023 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Billy Quick Leadership Award was presented to Special Olympics Gaston County athlete Jacob Huffman. Huffman was presented with the award at the 2023 SONC Summer Games Opening Ceremony held in Raleigh. The Billy Quick Leadership Award was created in memory of Special Olympics athlete Billy Quick of High Point. In 1998, Quick was chosen from among top leaders around the world to serve as one of the fi rst Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers. Leading the campaign for a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities, his infl uence would transcend generations, inspiring a shared vision. After his passing in 2016, the Billy Quick Leadership Award was established in 2017 to recognize SONC athletes for their leadership efforts. "It means so much that someone would consider me as great of a leader as Billy Quick," said Huffman. "I am not doing this for my own self-promotion, I am doing this to advocate for others who cannot." Huffman was introduced to SONC in 2018, fi rst training and competing in volleyball. That same year, he became a Global Messenger. Global Messengers are spokespersons for the organization and can recruit potential athletes, volunteers and sponsors through public presentations. He is an advocate for Special Olympics athletes across the state, serving as chair of the SONC Athlete Council. The SONC Athlete Council is made up of active Special Olympics athletes from across the state who meet quarterly to provide input to the president of SONC on issues in the movement. "Thanks to Special Olympics, we can show we are capable of doing things and that it is okay to be different," said Huffman. During the pandemic, he encouraged his fellow athletes to stay connected through Partner Up Power Up, SONC's virtual fi tness training program. In place of traditional, in-person sports training, athletes and Unifi ed partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, train together through daily activities and weekly Zoom sessions. Huffman's involvement with Special Olympics is defi ned by his efforts to lead, to motivate athletes on and off the fi eld of play. "All my life, I have been labeled and put in a box as the kid with autism, or that one weird kid who loves the weather," said Huffman. "I've been assigned these boxes all my life and it was time to choose something that I wanted to be known for." Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. Jacob Huffman Special Olympics North Carolina athlete Huffman receives high honor Depression is among the most common mental disorders in the world. According to a 2019 report from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, roughly 3.8% of the world's population is affected by depression. That percentage is higher among adults (5%) and even more so among adults 60 and over (5.7%). Despite its prevalence, depression still carries a stigma, leaving many people to confront it in silence. However, over the last several years, public attitudes toward mental health have shifted, compelling millions of people to recognize the severity of the threat posed by mental health disorders like depression. That recognition has led various prominent public fi gures, such as comedian Jim Carrey, athlete Kevin Love and singer/ actress Lady Gaga, to publicly acknowledge their own battles with depression. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of, and recognition of that reality may compel millions of people to seek the help they need. One of the fi rst steps toward overcoming depression is to learn how it can manifest itself. Though feelings of sadness are common in people with depression, according to ADA Health, depression is much more than a feeling of sadness, and its symptoms may be masked by physical complaints or substance abuse. That can make it hard to identify signs of depression, which underscores the signifi cance of learning to spot its symptoms. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that the following signs and symptoms could be indicative of depression if individuals have been experiencing them most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. • Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood • Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism • Feelings of irritability, frustration or restlessness • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness • Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities • Decreased energy, fatigue or feeling "slowed down" • Diffi culty concentrating, remembering or making decisions • Diffi culty sleeping, early morning awakening or oversleeping • Changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes • Thoughts of death or suicide, or attempts at suicide • Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause that do not ease with treatment It's important that individuals experiencing these symptoms or those who witness them in loved ones avoid self- diagnosing their conditions or the condition of others. If any of these symptoms are present for two weeks or more, contact a physician or urge a loved one to do so. For more info visit www. nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ depression. Signs you or a loved one could be dealing with depression

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