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Yes we changed the name of the magazine! Bayfoot Bay Living is still part of the Community Values Magazine family, but we just love the direction the magazine is moving toward. Localized to Barefoot Bay residents and surround neighbors.

The majority of the residents in the zip code 32976 is by and large from Barefoot Bay, and if you ask any one headed to this area, they say, the Barefoot Bay area, not Micco. Look forward to more localized news from this area as we grow in the direction you all have asked us to do. Thank you for all the input, and we hear you loud and clear.

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Barefoot Bay Living is the single largest direct mail distributed publication to every single resident in Micco?

The entire 32976 zip code is mailed every month, including all businesses in Micco & Sebastian.

Additional free pick-up copies are distributed thoughout zip code 32958, Sebastian. Barefoot Bay Living Magazine is supporting our communities by bringing you the best local businesses and residents together. Please support these advertisers as they make it possible to make this publication FREE! Let’s make 2021 a great year! Start by supporting local businesses & restaurants in your community.

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News you can use

local news and events in Barefoot Bay, Micco & sebastian area

Evolution of working women Though the pay gap must be addressed, women have made strides unrelated to compensation.

Savings strategies

Take advantage of catch-up contributions.

Adults who are 50 or older are eligible to take advantage of catch-up contributions.

Social security benefits

Delay claiming if you can. The CFPB notes that you can expect to get an additional 5 to 8 percent in monthly benefits for every year you wait to claim your Social Security benefits after age 62,

How often to see the Dr.

The answer isn’t always so cut and dry, and many health professionals have mixed feelings even among themselves over the magic number..

The unsung heros, Nurses

Nurses have made immeasurable sacrifices throughout the pandemic. Communities can come together in various and often simple ways to show nurses just how much those sacrifices are appreciated.

New home designs

Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular.

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Please try to get it to us by the 15th. of the month prior to publication. This is a free service to our community in the 32976 zip code and 32958 areas. Please understand that if anything does get changed on this news site, please do not call up the people at the office and complain. If you need to, contact us, if we know of any changes, we will get it right back to you.

Please submit to: Info@CommunityValuesMagazines.com Thank you, Lorraine Blake, Rn, BSN Editor Posted on: March 1, 2021 - 2:21pm One of our residents, Franko Solar, is partnering with BBRD staff on a project and is appealing to the Barefoot Bay family in accomplishing a goal. The goal is to undertake the task of producing a documentary (video/photo) about the culture, lifestyle, amenities, and to tell your story, and much more about the Bay. On that note, we need to organize a team of volunteers to accomplish this goal. You will be taugh the basics of video production, camera operation, editing, and photographic composition. Also, we need individuals who can do research, gather information about the many activities and personalities in the Bay. It will be a fun, productive, and educational experience.

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omen have made great strides in various industries over the last several decades. Despite those strides, women still face many obstacles in the professional arena, including the gender pay gap. Business

Insider reports that the median full-time, year-round female worker made just 81.6 cents for every dollar her male counterpart made in 2018.

Furthermore, the salary resource PayScale indicates research shows that the uncontrolled gender pay gap has decreased by just $0.07 since 2015.

Though the pay gap must be addressed, women have made strides unrelated to compensation. For example, a report from the U.S. Department of Labor released in January 2020 indicated that 95 percent of the net jobs added in December 2019 went to women. At the same time, women held just over half of all payroll jobs in America

for only the second time in the country’s history. The first period was during the Great Recession, when layoffs predominantly affected male workers.

According to NPR, the growing number of women on payroll could reflect a long-running evolution away from maledominated industries toward the service side of employment, where women seemingly have an advantage.

However, this may not be the only reason why women had been slowly edging out men prior to COVID-19.

The popular social media network and career resource LinkedIn analyzed more

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The evolution of women’s employment

than 20,000 job applications on the job-hunting site Movemeon back in 2016. Some trends emerged during that analysis. Women were more likely to be invited for an interview after applying to a job, but they were also performing better at those interviews.

Data indicated each application made by a woman was 35 percent more likely to result in a female hire compared to a man. Furthermore, women viewed 20 percent fewer jobs than men and were still finding success getting hired. The research indicated men were competing more for jobs but being hired less often.

An area where men still excel regards getting recruiters to open their social media/job-hunting profiles. In 2019, LinkedIn indicated recruiters were 13 percent less likely to click on a woman’s profile on the site when she showed up in a search, and 3 percent less likely to send a woman an InMail after viewing her profile. To combat this bias, more companies in the future may implement hiring that removes key identifiers like names and photos from candidates’ applications to judge applicants solely on their merits.

Despite the advances women have made in the professional arena, the United States Department of Labor indicates that females accounted for the overwhelming majority of all job losses in December 2020 due to the pandemic’s ongoing effect on the economy. The National Women’s Law Center says that, since February 2020, women have lost a net 5.4 million jobs due to the economic fallout from the pandemic.

Further analysis of women’s mark on the employment sector may be skewed until the economy recovers from the pandemic. But while the pay gap needs to be addressed, women have made great strides in other areas.

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rofessionals on the cusp of retirement are often excited about what lies ahead. Some prospective retirees may look forward to traveling once they no longer have to go to work each day, while others may plan to return to school. Regardless of how adults envision spending their retirement, they’re going to need money when they’re no longer being paid by their employers.

As retirement nears, some professionals may be concerned that they haven’t saved enough. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer in regard to how much money people will need in retirement.

People who are worried they haven’t saved enough can try various strategies to build up their account balances before they officially call it a career.

Take advantage of catch-up contributions.

Adults who are 50 or older are eligible to take advantage of catch-up contributions. These are designed to help people over 50 contribute more to certain retirement accounts, such as a

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401(k) or IRA, than statutory limits would otherwise allow. There are limits that govern the amount of money people can designate as catch-up contributions, but taking advantage of this perk can help people save more as retirement draws closer.

Consider relocating. A recent study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that housing costs accounted for 49 percent of seniors’ spending. Professionals nearing retirement who live in areas traditionally associated with a high cost of living can begin to rethink their longterm housing strategy. Relocating to an

area with a lower cost of living is one option, while those who prefer to remain in their current town or city can consider downsizing to a smaller home to reduce their property taxes and monthly utility bills.

Continue investing. Conventional wisdom suggests moving away from investing in stocks the closer you get to retirement.

Though that’s a sound strategy, professionals who are trying to build their retirement savings in the final years before retiring could be missing out on significant growth by abandoning stocks entirely.

Speak with a financial advisor about stockbased investments and your risk tolerance. Maintaining a diversified portfolio with a little risk can be a great way to grow your savings as retirement draws near.

Professionals approaching retirement may be dealing with a mix of excitement and anxiety, particularly if they’re concerned about their retirement savings.

Various strategies can help quell such anxiety and make it easier for professionals over 50 to build their savings as retirement nears.

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ardworking adults spend years striving to achieve their professional goals. Along the way, planning for retirement is a way to ensure all that hard work pays off when the time comes to call it a career.

In the United States, men and women nearing retirement age may be thinking about when they should begin collecting their Social Security retirement benefits.

Social Security is a social insurance program instituted by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935. The program consists of retirement, disability and survivor benefits, and workers in the United States contribute to Social Security each week.

The decision about when to claim Social Security retirement benefits is one all those who have contributed to the program must eventually make. In recognition of the difficulty of that decision, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers the following tips to people wondering when they should begin collecting their Social Security benefits.

Confirm your full retirement age. Full retirement age refers to the age at which people can begin collecting their full benefits. Depending on the year you were born, you can begin collecting your full benefit at age 66 or 67. Claiming your benefit before you reach full retirement age will lead to a permanent decrease

two additional years can replace lowor no-income earnings from your earnings record, thereby increasing your benefit.

in your monthly Consider the long-term needs of your spouse. Surviving spouses receive the

benefits. Conversely, higher of the two spouses’ benefits. So it

claiming after you makes sense for the higher earning spouse reach full retirement age will lead to a to wait to collect his or her benefit until he permanent increase in your monthly or she reaches full retirement age. benefits. Since the stakes are so The decision about when to collect considerable, it’s vital for adults to confirm your Social Security benefit is complex. their full retirement age before they claim Discussing your options with your spouse their benefits. and financial advisor can help you make Delay claiming if you can. The CFPB notes the most informed decision. that you can expect to get an additional 5 to 8 percent in monthly benefits for every year you wait to claim your Social Security benefits after age 62, maxing out at age 70.

If you can afford to do so, wait to claim your full benefit until age 70, as doing so can translate to a benefit that’s 32 percent higher than it would have been had you claimed your benefit at age 62.

Budget for retirement. Short- and longterm budgeting for retirement can help you assess how much money you will need to cover your expenses when you stop working. This step can help you understand how much a reduced or increased Social Security benefit will affect your bottom line in retirement.

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omen spend considerably more time each day than men engaging in various household activities. According to the 2019 “American Time Use Survey” from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend an average of 2.16 hours each day on household activities, while men spend an average of 1.39 hours on such pursuits. The survey identifies household activities as housework such as interior cleaning and laundry, but also other activities such as managing the household’s finances and preparing food.

Women also spend roughly twice as much time as men caring for and helping household members. Such figures may reflect gender roles that date back several decades if not longer, even though family situations have long since changed as more and more women have entered and remained in the workforce. For instance, the BLS survey found that, in 2019, men spent an average of 7.96 hours per day working, while women spent 7.15 hours per day working. Such figures support the notion that many households can share household activities more equitably between spouses.

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outine health checkups are a key part of staying healthy.

Older adults may feel like they’re always visiting one doctor or another. But what is an acceptable frequency for doctor appointments?

The answer isn’t always so cut and dry, and many health professionals have mixed feelings even among themselves over the magic number. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults over the age of 65 visit the doctor more than twice as often as 18- to 44-year-olds. According to Paul Takahashi, a physician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., adults should see their primary care physicians at least once a year to make sure diseases are being properly managed and to stay current on preventative screenings.

Visiting the doctor more frequently does not necessarily add up to better health, and it actually can do the opposite. Dr. Peter Abadir, an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, says frequent visits to health facilties where sick people congregate puts one at a higher risk of illness or infection. Visiting the doctor only when necessary is one way to avoid risky exposure.

Doctor visit frequency is not a one-size-fits-all answer. A yearly

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physical or checkup is a given, even for people who are healthy.

People with a family history of certain conditions, like sleep disorders, cancer, high blood pressure, and other conditions, may need to see a doctor more frequently than those with no such histories. In addition, patients may need referrals to certain specialists who work together to provide an overall health plan.

That can increase the number of appointments and shorten the intervals between them. Johnson Memorial Health offers some statistics.

• People visit the doctor four times a year on average.

• Studies show that poor or uninsured people prolong the time between doctor’s visits.

• Individuals with high blood pressure may need to see the doctor four times a year to ensure medications are working properly.

• Patients on dialysis see the doctor several times a week.

People visit the doctor only when they are really sick. That works to their disadvantage because the appointment will focus only on treating the illness instead of addressing other preventative care and screenings. Balance is necessary in regard to health care. Patients can work together with their doctors to develop screening schedules that are customized to their particular profiles. These schedules can be modified as health history information changes or as patients age. Doctors can dial back or increase health visits as needed.

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Nurses have long been unsung heroes of the medical community. But that tide began to turn in 2020 as the world confronted the COVID-19 pandemic and realized just how invaluable nurses are to public health.

According to the American Nurses Association, nearly 400 nurses in the United States died as a result of COVID-19 within

That data is sobering and serves as a reminder that nurses put their lives on the line each day they go to work. Such sacrifices are worthy of widespread support, and there are many ways ordinary citizens can thank nurses working in their communities. · Support efforts to protect nurses. Despite widespread recognition of how vital they are to public health, nurses still may not have unbridled access to personal protective equipment (PPE).

An ANA survey of nurses working in various health care settings conducted in fall 2020 found that 42 percent of nurses indicated they were still experiencing widespread or intermittent PPE shortages. In fact, more than half of the 21,000-plus nurses surveyed reported that they were forced to re-use single-use PPE, a practice they said makes them feel unsafe. The public can do its part by urging local lawmakers to support legislation that increases domestic production of PPE so the brave men and women in the nursing profession can feel safe when doing their jobs. · Give nurses and their families a night off from cooking. Long shifts in stressful situations have taken a toll on nurses and their families. Neighbors can pitch in by offering to cook and deliver meals or pay for takeout for nurses and their families. This simple gesture can provide a much-needed break for nurses and their spouses who have been stretched thin during the pandemic, and it’s a great way to remind nurses their heroic efforts are not going unnoticed. · Help out with chores. Before going to the grocery store, text or call a friend or neighbor in the nursing field to see if he or she needs anything from the store. If nurses shop online for their groceries, arrange to pick them up so nurses can spend more time relaxing at home with their families. During warm weather seasons, offer to mow the lawn or help with leaf pickup. · Offer discounts to nurses in your community. Local business owners can do their part by offering discounts to nurses and other health care professionals in their communities. A 10 percent discount on a restaurant bill or a nursing discount on a fresh bouquet of flowers can lift nurses’ spirits and reassure them that their communities are behind them.

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eight months of a pandemic being declared in America.

Globally, data from the International Council of Nurses indicated that roughly 1,500 nurses lost their lives to COVID-19 by the end of October 2020.

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How home design trends are evolving

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COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends: Houses over apartments: Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action — work, entertainment and shops — and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again.

Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and stoves, and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce.

Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape.

Healthier spaces: Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and an environment that’s less susceptible to mold, will be key.

Home office space: Business experts are suggesting many companies will see that working from home is not only possible but offers tangible benefits, like saving money on office space rent. With working from home on the rise, creating a home office space that inspires productivity will be a major project many of us tackle. Luxury home office furniture that feels chic and blends into your décor as well as ergonomic chairs and desks will see a major boost.

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businesses. When it comes to design, trends will shift to locally made furniture, custom-built homes and pieces and materials that stand the test of time.

Real Estate Real estate is back to life, in large part to the lowest interest rates in our life time. It’s a sellers market and many people are doing re-fi’s, buying bigger and investment properties.

Here is just a few of the sales in the area.

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4319 Lago Vista Dr, Micco, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 10, 2021~ Last Sold for $302,950 418 Papaya Cir, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 22, 2021 ~ Last Sold for $125,000 804 Beech Ct, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 ~ 7,841 sqft lot ~ Sold on March 21, 2021 ~ Sold for $43,000 816 Pinewood Blvd, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 19, 2021 ~ Sold for $210,000 429 Papaya Cir, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 16, 2021 ~ Last Sold for $136,500 938 Waterway Dr, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 9, 2021 ~ Last Sold for $187,450 8341 Laguna Cir, Micco, FL 32976 ~ Sold on March 1, 2021 ~ Last Sold for $336,516

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Golfing in the era of social

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Golfers enthusiastically look forward to the day when their favorite courses reopen to players each year. That anticipation was even greater in 2020, when social distancing measures forced many courses to stay closed even as the weather warmed up. Thankfully for golfers, golf courses were among the first businesses given the green light to reopen as governments began to lift restrictions.

Golfing in the era of social distancing may not be quite the same as it was prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, but golfers can still have fun as they hit the links. That’s especially true when they take steps to understand just what it means to golf while social distancing prior to teeing off.

• Assess your personal health before going to the golf course. Golf attracts athletes from all age groups, including some that are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than others.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, age is a risk factor for COVID-19, as older adults are more vulnerable to severe illness if they are infected with the virus than younger adults. Social distancing requires a collective effort on the part of everyone to keep vulnerable people safe, and golfers are no exception. Golfers young and old who are under the weather or experiencing even mild symptoms of COVID-19 should avoid golf courses until they feel better. In addition, young golfers can choose tee times when they’re less likely to come into contact with older golfers. Early morning tee times

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tend to be popular among older golfers, but speak with staff at the course to see if they have rules in place to safeguard older golfers. If they do, respect those rules. If they don’t, work with staff to choose a tee time when you’re less likely to be around older golfers.

• Disinfect clubs before or after playing. Disinfecting clubs and other equipment before and after playing is a simple measure that can reduce golfers’ risk of getting the virus or spreading it if they have it but are asymptomatic. Simply wipe down clubs and other equipment with disinfectant or an alcoholbased cleanser that is at least 60 percent alcohol. If playing with a friend, resist the urge to share clubs, no matter how tempting it may be to take your playing partner’s new driver for a spin on the first hole.

• Refuse valet service. Many courses have temporarily stopped offering valet services to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Golfers who visit a club that is not taking such precautions can opt to refuse the service.

Doing so decreases the risk of getting or spreading the virus by limiting the number of people with whom you come into direct contact.

• Pack supplies.

Contact the course in advance to determine if the dining room is open and if the course is providing hand sanitizer at each tee. At-risk golfers may want to skip dining at the course after their round is over, opting to pack their own lunch or eat when they arrive home after playing. If the course is not offering hand sanitizer at each hole, pack your own as an extra precaution.

Golfing in the era of social distancing may be different, but there’s no reason golfers cannot still enjoy a summer on the links.

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balanced diet does more than provide sustenance and fuel for daily life. Eating an array of healthy foods gives people the best opportunity to naturally obtain the vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health. But certain nutrients may be lacking even when a diet includes an assortment of colorful produce and a careful mix of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

The right supplements can help overcome such deficits, and women often need different supplementation than their male counterparts.

Vitamins geared toward women are not just a marketing ploy; most contain formulations that cater to women’s unique needs at various stages in life. The Office on Women’s Health and WebMD recommends these vitamins for women to maintain good health.

Vitamin D The Cleveland Clinic reports that 42 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D comes from diet but also is produced in the skin when the body is exposed to sunlight.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb and maintain adequate levels of calcium and phosphate, which are essential to bone health.

Rush University Medical Center says recent research suggests vitamin D may help guard against severe COVID-19 infections.

Some populations have higher levels of vitamin D deficiency, particularly people of color, those with inflammatory bowel diseases and postmenopausal women.

Folic acid Folic acid or folate (also known as vitamin B9) helps the body make blood cells and the DNA for new cells. This B vitamin also is key to preventing birth defects like spina bifida. According to the March of Dimes, one in two pregnancies are unplanned, and adequate folic acid is required at the early stages of gestation to help the fetus develop healthfully. All women who are sexually active are advised to take a multivitamin that contains folic acid in concentrations of 400-800 mcg. In addition, folate can be found in dark, green, leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, and cereals with added folic acid.

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 comes mostly from animal products. Therefore, anyone who follows a vegetarian or vegan diet may need supplementation to ensure they are getting enough B12. Pregnant women will find B12 is important for baby’s

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development. Without it, the infant may have low birth weight or other health problems, advises the OWH. Vitamin B12 also helps produce healthy red blood cells, may support bone health, could reduce risk of macular degeneration, and may reduce symptoms of depression. After

Calcium Growing girls need 1,300 mg of calcium each day to develop strong bones for adulthood.

After menopause, women may need nearly the same dosage (1,200 mg) to help slow the bone loss that comes with aging. Calcium is found in low-fat dairy products and foods with calcium added.

Healthy eating may be a goal, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that 99 out of 100 Americans don’t meet even minimum standards of a balanced diet.

Supplementation can help meet those standards and ensure a long, healthy life.

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A handheld favorite fit for a crowd

Suzie’s Sloppy Joes S

low-cooked foods seem tailor-made when the mercury is low. Stews, soups and casseroles can simmer and gain great flavor through slow-cooking methods. But slow cooker appliances don’t need to be stored away when spring flowers start to bud. In fact, this method of cooking can bridge the gap between cold weather cuisine and the grilled and chilled fare of summer days to come.

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Rely on a slow cooker for potluck dinners or when you have to feed a crowd. “Suzie’s Sloppy Joes” is a reinvented take on the traditional Sloppy Joe, and can feed the soccer team after practice or a busy family that has been on the go all day. This recipe, courtesy of “Crock•Pot® 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International, Ltd.) from the Crock•Pot Kitchens, simmers for several hours and dishes up delectable flavor for an easy comfort meal.

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tablespoons prepared mustard tablespoons vinegar teaspoons chili powder Toasted hamburger buns

1. Cook and stir ground beef, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain and discard fat.

2. Combine ketchup, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and chili powder in a slow cooker. Stir in beef mixture. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours. To serve, spoon mixture onto hamburger buns.

Did you know? Many recipes include Worcestershire sauce to add a tangy bite to the dish known as unami, or the savory fifth flavor. Worcestershire sauce contains vinegars, molasses anchovies, and tamarind extract to give it that specialty flavor. This fermented liquid condiment was created in the city of Worcester in Worcestershire, England during the first half of the 19th century. Creators John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins were chemists, and they would later go on to form the food company Lea & Perrins. Because Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, it is not suitable for those who have fish allergies.

Pro Tip: To make Sloppy Joes slightly less sloppy, serve on bite-sized slider rolls.

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My Answer:

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Belonging to Christ is

serious business A: Those who have truly committed their lives to Jesus understand fully what Christ has done for them. They accept His work of redeeming them and submit to Him in complete trust.

The word “Christian” actually means “a partisan for Christ.” In our political culture the word “partisan” is a word that is understandable. It means to take sides. It means we are committed to something or someone. Partisans are not neutral. So this is a wonderful way to describe who and what a Christian is — they are on God’s side!

There are people who have a wrong idea about what makes up a Christian. Some say, “A Christian is a person who prays,” or, “A Christian lives by the Golden Rule.” But praying or living by the Golden Rule, or being sincere, doesn’t make a Christian.

Belonging to Christ is serious business! It means to obey the Gospel and accept Christ as personal Savior. It means to deny worldly pleasures and seek to please God in all things. It means to follow Jesus faithfully and joyfully. When Christians falter — and we do — we confess our sin to the Lord and ask Him to forgive us and strengthen us.

The Christian life is to be lived on the highest plane by the power of Christ and he or she must continually be growing and moving forward. We should grow closer to God day by day as we strive to live as a shining light in a godless society and stand up for that which is right, just, and honorable. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

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CLUES ACROSS 1. One who manufactures 6. Science degree 9. Database management system 13. Desert 14. Inventor Musk 15. Welsh valley 16. Round Dutch cheese 17. Saying 18. Comedian and TV host 19. Uppermost portions of the brain 21. City in Transylvania 22. Where astronauts go 23. Men’s hairstyle 24. Indicates position 25. One point east of due south 28. Businessmen may have one 29. Grass part 31. Running back Gurley 33. Unwavering 36. Options 38. Annoy 39. Greek mountain 41. Pastas 44. Fishes 45. Wrap 46. Potentially a criminal (slang) 48. Seize 49. The Constitution State 51. Upset 52. 1991 men’s Wimbledon champ 54. Central Chinese province 56. Predisposition 60. A notice of someone’s death 61. One-time Kentucky Rep. 62. Swiss river 63. Dried-up 64. Finger millet 65. __ Allan Poe 66. German river 67. Brew 68. Kenyan river

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you are seeking pleasure, try some healthy pursuits. These can include exercise, soothing baths, hiking trips, or other activities that benefit the mind and body.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Try to be as perceptive as possible when dealing with individuals in the days to come, Taurus. This will help you help them as effectively as you can.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence may surprise

you this week, and you may feel like there is nothing you cannot do, Gemini. Others will respond positively to your advice.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are commanding enough, you can accept a position of leadership in the near future, even if you haven’t yet had authority over others. This is a turning point.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Take shifting emotions in stride, Leo. There is no right or wrong way to feel. If something does become troublesome, talk it out with a confidante.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a long to-do list may leave you wondering why you decided to take on so much. Consider the ways you can lighten your load and approach remaining tasks one by one.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your efforts will soon begin to bear fruit. You may feel like you have finally begun to realize your goals. Just don’t steer off path, and take time to reflect on your success.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take time to reflect on your relationships this week, Scorpio.

Such reflection can help you ensure you let others know just how much they mean to you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 Take pride in your accomplishments and those of your associates, Sagittarius. You have collectively been working hard and deserve all the recognition you get.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Look for ways to be more independent this week, Capricorn.

Explore different events or possibilities where you can hang solo.

You can use some time alone.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may find yourself dealing with mixed feelings that you can’t get to the root of.

Relieving stress can ease any worries you have.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A greater sense of clarity is coming your way, Pisces. Remind yourself to be inspired by the sights and people around you.

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CLUES DOWN 1. Millisecond 2. Acts as military assistant 3. Knot in a tree 4. Husband-and-wife industrial designers 5. The Ocean State 6. Point the finger at 7. Parts in a machine 8. Midway between northeast and east 9. Portray precisely 10. Blister 11. Mental illness 12. Nose of an animal 14. What students receive 17. Semitic peoples 20. Beats per minute 21. Family of drugs 23. Atrocious 25. Type of microscope (abbr.)

26. __ or bust 27. Icelandic poems 29. A citizen of Pakistan 30. Very pale 32. Metric linear unit 34. Sea eagle 35. Biblical judge of Israel 37. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 40. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

42. Cool!

43. Large hotel room 47. Type of boat (abbr.)

49. Picked 50. Type of hookah 52. Attack 53. Directs 55. Belgian WWII resistance fighter 56. Finished negotiation 57. Heroic tale 58. Middle Eastern country 59. Protein-rich liquids 61. Malaysian Isthmus 65. Spielberg’s alien

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Age shouldn’t prevent seniors from adopting

older pets

Dear Cathy, I need your help. I am over 70 years old and I recently lost my dog of over 10 years.

He was adopted along with the cat I had who also recently passed after 18 years with me. I have been looking to adopt now since the beginning of 2020. I located a rescue group and after a home check was approved to adopt. At this point in my life, I do not want a puppy. I would like an older dog, something small to keep me and my husband company. A dog would also encourage us to walk more.

After finding a smaller, older dog that I thought would work for us and reaching out to the rescue, we were denied because of my age. I was shocked as it wasn’t something brought up before. I am quite capable of taking care of a dog and have plenty of experience raising both dogs and cats. My heart breaks at the thought of never being allowed to adopt again because a rescue group has deemed me too old to do so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I honestly miss the company and I would always rather adopt then purchase a pet. –Louisa, Mineola, New York

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Dear Louisa, Rescue groups are great and serve a wonderful role in ensuring harder to place dogs and cats find homes. They tend to be a little stricter about adoption protocols than an animal shelter because they are often dealing with a pet that has already been rehomed several times.

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But some rescue groups – and clearly this one – impose such severe adoption restrictions that they actually make it hard for well-intentioned people to adopt. It’s short-sighted and disgraceful to have a blanket rule about an adopter’s age, and not consider that you could live another 10 or 20 years. Frankly, I can think of no better place for an older dog than in the home of a senior who is retired and has lots of love and affection to give.

Call the rescue group’s executive director to see why your home was approved, but then you were denied because of your age. If you can’t resolve the issue with the current rescue group, please consider adopting from another rescue group or animal shelter that actually wants to find homeless animals good homes.

This one is clearly not thinking straight, and you are right to label it discrimination.

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