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Ragin scores as first African American, female umpire baseman, when she was growing up. By Lucy Weber Ragin saw news about the first female In her gray slacks, highly referee in the NFL, who happens to be polished black shoes and from Mississippi, and that inspired her to black shirt and cap, Mary check into umpiring, even though "it had Ragin looks like just been at least 18 years since I took the another umpire on the field." field. Her love of the All-American pastime But, Ragin of and her belief that she could make a difRienzi became the ference on the field and in the lives of first African the athletes convinced Ragin to go American woman for it. "You've got to love sports." to be a part of a Ragin attended a team calling games MHSAA baseball clinic in for the Mississippi Tupelo in February - as High School Activities the only woman in Association this past the group -- and spring. This summer, started working she honed her skills her first junior behind home plate as high game just she called games for a few weeks the youth league later. One of the games at leaders of the Booneville's city workshop told her park. "he was proud to see "It was fun. It was me and hoped I'd be exciting, and it was an inspiration," she motivational. A lot of Mary Ragin said. girls tell me I inspired "He also told me, 'You've got a great them and they want to do it now," said the eye for the ball,'" Ragin said. mother of two grown sons. During the school season, she umped "Both boys played baseball, and I was at every game. I loved it," said Ragin, who nine games, three high school and six junior high as the base umpire. Ragin admitwas an avid softball player, and a second ted being a bit nervous that first game but the support of Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 mentors, family and friends helped her through it quickly. Scoring her season, Ragin POSTAL PATRON gives herself a 6 at the beginning but an 8 by the end of it.
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Christian marches to the beat of Booneville High band in the stands. During the half-time show, By Lucy Weber they are the conductors on the grassy Strike up the band, Kobe stage. Christian has already started Christian. preparing for his new role as drum Christian, a junior at major, one he's aspired to for years. Booneville High School, will lead "I've always wanted to serve and help the Blue Devil marching band onto my band," he said. the football field this season as Having the band perform at a co-drum major. He is the its highest level requires dedifirst African American cation, which Christian said drum major to direct the is evident in all the students 110-member group, and teachers. "It takes prac"I'm honored to give tice and a lot of work from back to my band," he the band directors, section said. "I love all my leaders and everyone." bandmates." Marching practice for the As drum majors, he band begins in late July with a and partner Riley two-week band camp so the Chandler will serve as extensions of the band Kobe Christian director on the field and see CHRISTIAN pg 4
First woman in Selmer Fire Department proud to be in service By Lucy Weber Selmer native Julie Penley never imagined a job with the city's fire department when she was growing up. Now, she can't picture doing anything else. For two years, the mother of three has worked as a first responder/firefighter to protect city residents. She was the first woman hired by the department in July 2016, and she is now one of two women who work as firefighters on a part-time basis. "I typically work 24 hours a week, two 12-hour shifts," said Penley, adding "my other job is at home taking care of the kids." Penley signed up as a volunteer with Julie Penley
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Editor’s Corner How To Boldly Go Into Your Next Spiritual Assignment
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It’s an exciting time! The kids are headed back to school. While shopping, I saw the most beautiful thing-- throngs of kids excitedly tugging on parents arms, pointing to bright backpacks, colorful pencils, and the coolest notebooks. “Ooh, I want this one!” they’d say with smiles of joy and grab for that item that perfectly complimented their feelings of anticipation and high hope for this new year...this new level...this new challenge. You could see the older kids were feeling that feeling too... as much as they tried to hide it. In that moment, I wished we could all keep that proud, smiling hope in the face of new changes and challenges. I recalled something someone once told me: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” I smiled to myself seeing these children prove that statement false...and yet, there’s no denying that our ability to face change with high hopes, courage, and confidence can sometimes diminish with age. Maybe we need to go back to school? It has been said that everything changes except death and taxes, but that hardly seems true as taxes tend to change at every whim of congress. The death part still seems pretty true. In reality, change only ends upon death, and the best way to avoid death is to hold to change. The simple truth is that life--living
life--means facing change. Living life well means seeking out the opportunities for positive change. What is growth if not change? Face it folks, if we are not changing, we are dying. This is especially true of our Christian lives. We should be constantly growing and changing in our spiritual life: a tree that does not branch out will provide no fruit. And too often we find ourselves afraid to grow, like seeds that never want to break up through the soil. We should be maturing and becoming more like Christ. In that maturing process, there are times when we are given new spiritual assignments. Daniel gives us a glimpse into the character and nature of God in chapter 2, verse 21: He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. Here we see that God not only controls the course of events in our life but is willing to give wisdom and knowledge to us. No matter how old we are, God is teaching us in this school of life, and it is on us to be ready for the next lesson and keep graduating to the next level. Because God does give us wisdom and knowledge about the changes in our lives, you can be sure that you have everything you need to move to your next level. With a heart in open connection to God, all you need do is look back on the path you have traveled in order for Him to light the way along this new path you are to follow. In this light, we will sometimes see changes we need to make to prepare us for what comes next. This is wisdom.
Another aspect of that wisdom is expecting opposition. It is too easy for us to fall victim to inertia, to stay on our paths or to sit still until finally compelled by force. It’s easy too for us to seek that which is comfortable, but it is important that we remember that real and positive change doesn't comes without some kind of friction: You don’t make that omelet without breaking eggs and if you’re cooking breakfast early, you know it is darkest before the dawn. Conflict is an inevitable aspect of our growth, and when we are wise enough to expect it, then we become wise enough to prepare for our next assignment. With that preparation comes our victory. We can’t always do it alone. Yes, God is on our side, but remember that God is love, and love is made manifest through connections between people. It is impossible to advance the kingdom of God in solitude. As we prepare for change, we should seek out a mentor. Barnabas mentored Paul and Paul mentored Timothy, Titus, and Epaphroditus. The wisdom and knowledge that a mentor can give to you is invaluable. Face the new day. Seek out the love and experience of others. Don’t just accept change, but welcome it. Growth is a process, not an event, and it is a process that we should keep going for as long as we are breathing. It’s as Red says in the movie Shawshank Redemption: “You either get busy living, or you get busy dying.” Stay alive, and stay vibrant. Branch out. Be fruitful and multiply. You have enough to make the shift. So wherever you are at this moment in your life, relax and say: “God, I want to go to my new level now. I am getting ready to move on and
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1. What prophet’s voice did the returned Jewish exiles obey? 2. What prophet mentions a voice crying in the wilderness? 3. Who heard the divine voice telling him to eat unclean animals? 4. What king heard God’s voice just as he was boasting about how great Babylon was? 5. Who heard the voice of God as he watched four mysterious creatures flying under a crystal dome? 6. Who recognized Peter’s voice after he was miraculously delivered from prison? 7. According to Isaiah, what noble person will not lift up is voice in the streets? 8. According to Paul, what language did the divine voice use on the Damascus road? 9. What king called to Daniel I an anguished voice? 10. Which epistle mentions the voice of Balaam’s donkey? Send in your answers to the following Bible Trivia Questions and take a chance at winning a complimentary bible from the Community News Flash. Random drawing will be held monthly
July Answers 1. Jeremiah (48:28) 2. The east (Isaiah 46:11) 3. Ezekiel (31:6) 4. Jeremiah (12:9) 5. Eagles (Isaiah 40:31) 6. The stork (Jeremiah 8:7) 7. Ruth (2:10) 8. Job (19:21) 9. Micah (5:2) 10. Peter (Matthew 16;16) 11. Paul (Acts 26:13) 12. Jesus (Revelation 3:19) 13. Moses (Deuteromony 33:29) 14. Miriam (Exodus 15:21) 15. Peter (Luke 12:41) 16. Isaiah (40:3) 17. Jeremiah (31:27) 18. Phillip (Acts 8:30) 19. Peter (Acts 8:20) 20. Stephen (Acts 7:52)
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RAGIN....from page 1 The work as the home ump calling balls and strikes this summer helped Ragin improve her skills even more. The high school and middle school players did not have much, if any, kind of reaction to seeing a woman call their games, Ragin said. "A few didn't like some of my calls, but they didn't talk back till they got in the dugout." School coaches, she said, respected her. "They received me well. They just want you to be consistent in your calls."
PENLEY.........from page 1 the department in January 2015, inspired by her husband Michael, who became a volunteer in 2003 and a full-time firefighter in 2006. "Seeing what he does made me want to try," she said. "I never really thought about joining the department until after he joined." Penley went to school to become a medical assistant, and her duties with the fire department fall in line with that. "That's why I like being a first responder. I still get to help people who need medical assistance." The majority of calls into the depart-
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With summer leagues over and high school season several months away, Ragin said she continues to study the rules intensely and watch baseball on TV, both the players and the umpires, so she can improve. "Sometimes at home, I will watch a YouTube," on certain rules to make sure she's got it down. Besides umpiring baseball, Ragin said she plans to tap into her love for girls' fastpitch softball and eventually umpire that sport too.
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ment are for first responder/medical assistance, although each day is different. "It's an exciting thing to do. You're there to help in times of need," she said. "We try our best to help people." Whenever a call comes in, the adrenaline pumps up, Penley said. If it's a fire call, she said she is prepared and trained to do whatever is necessary in the situation. "Once we get there, we basically do everything. If I'm one of the first ones there, I would lay out a (water) line." Penley has not faced racing into a burning building yet but she's ready for anything when she's on duty. Off duty,
Penley said she is still considered a volunteer firefighter. "On my days off, I can still go to a site if I'm needed." Penley works out of the city's south station, usually a day shift 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The firefighting couple have three children, a 16-year-old son, an 11-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old daughter. Their oldest is a junior firefighter, and "our youngest daughter says she's going to be a firefighter. "I'd be happy and proud to see them join the fire service," Penley said.
students can learn the steps and skills to put on an entertaining show for the fans. Christian, who was the most outstanding freshman marcher his first year in the marching band, said he will miss playing his saxophone on the field, but leading as drum major promises "a different opportunity." The leadership role in the band, which he considers his high school family, is a year-round commitment. "We are helping the band director at every event. It's more
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than just an on the field position." Off the field, Christian and Chandler have the new duty of running the band's Instagram account. "We want to keep everyone, students and parents, informed about what's going on with the band," he said. In the fall, Christian will help lead the Booneville Blue Devil Band in three marching competitions, in Olive Branch, Tupelo and the Bands of America contest in Alabama. The BBDB will also march in the homecoming parade and Booneville's Christmas parade. Christian, who has been playing his saxophone since sixth grade, is committed to his music. This summer he attended a band camp at Itawamba Community College. "I want to take any advantage to get better," he said. Under the Friday night lights, fans can expect a great experience, Christian promises. It takes everyone - the football team, band members and cheerleaders - to entertain the crowd. "We work together to give everyone a great experience come Friday." Outside of school, Christian is a devoted member of his church, Church of the Crossroads. "I'm really involved in church and in the youth program."
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Blood-Pressure Study Uses 21st-Century Tools If ever there were a reason to get Internet service, this is it: Having our blood pressure monitored from the comfort of home. While this isn’t reality yet, the results of the Electronic Blood Pressure study by the Center for Health Studies are promising. The goal of the study was to bring blood-pressure rates down into the healthy range and maintain control. Reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, study participants were divided into three groups: • Those receiving regular care at a doctor’s office, • Those who did self-monitoring at home, and • Those who did at-home monitoring with Internet communication with a pharmacist who helped with individual lifestyle goals and dose changes. The results surprised me. The group with at-home monitoring did no better at lowering blood pressure than the group going to the doctor for care. The group that did especially well (twice the number of patients were successful) was the group who not only did athome monitoring, but also had online communication with a pharmacist. More so, the group with the highest blood pressure had nearly three times the number of participants who brought their hypertension under control. The special Web site where participants would go to log in has impressive capabilities, too. Those in the study could request appointments, get test results, refill prescriptions, access the health library and send e-mail to their doctors, as well as entering their blood-pressure data. There’s no information on when this might be available to the general public, but it would be worth taking a computer class to get up to speed on using the Internet. While it’s true that it was the pharmacist addition to the study that brought the great results, being Internet savvy was a requirement of the study. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.
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Children Need Calcium DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have said that calcium is important for everyone, certainly for growing children and teens. I know people who will not give their children milk because of the hormones used in cows. They don’t give them calcium supplements either. What is your feeling about this, and do you think these hormones bring about early puberty? — E.H. ANSWER: Dairy products are the best sources of calcium. If people shun dairy products, then they must find alternate calcium supplies. In youth, bones are rapidly growing and storing calcium. Young bones that are shortchanged of calcium are destined for problems like osteoporosis later in life. An 8-ounce glass of milk has 300 mg of calcium. One slice of cheese contains from 200 mg to 270 mg. Foods with this much calcium are hard to come by. Children’s daily requirement is 1,200 mg to 1,500 mg. Alternate sources include: 3 ounces of sardines with bones, 325 mg; 1 cup of spinach, 138 to 240; half a cup of navy/lima beans, 50; 1 ounce of almonds, 70. Parents are not going to get children to live on sardines and spinach. As for the hormone controversy, I respect people’s concerns. I, for one, do not share those concerns. Parents who are adamant about banning dairy products for their children have to provide calcium for them in some other way, and often that way is calcium supplements. Not doing so is a great dis-
service to these children. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I thought salt was salt. One soup manufacturer lists sea salt as an ingredient in its low-salt soup. Does this imply sea salt is better than ordinary salt? — Anon. ANSWER: You’re right. Salt is salt — sodium chloride, NaCl. No one can change that. However, where salt comes from and how it’s processed make it taste somewhat different. Sea salt, as the name implies, comes from bodies of saltwater. The water is allowed to evaporate, and what’s left is salt. Sea salt is coated with other minerals found in saltwater — magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine. Those minerals are present in small amounts, but they give sea salt a bit of a different flavor than salt taken from a salt mine. People might use less sea salt than regular table salt because of the additional zing that those minerals impart to it. It still boils down to the amount of sodium that is in a product. The daily limit for sodium is 1,500 mg to 2,300 mg. Most of our salt intake comes from processed foods, so label-reading is essential for anyone on a low-sodium diet. The facts on sodium and potassium are discussed in the booklet on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 202W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com. © 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Teen creates well-crafted poetry with ease Hamm finds his lyrical inspiration, By Lucy Weber "some from life and some from what I Jamias Hamm may be only 13, but he think about." has the soul of a poet. His poetry sometimes turns into He started writing in verse at age song lyrics. Hamm says he writes rap, 12. So far, he says he has written love and pop songs. Hamm also "precisely 91." He has an easy expresses his musical ability through method of keeping track of all playing the tuba in the middle his poetry - he writes every school band. couplet and every rhyme on Hamm can easily demonstrate the Notepad on his phone. his creativity by shifting from "I send them to words to art. "I draw a whole friends, and I tell bunch," he said, adding that them to back them he really likes to draw carup and keep them," toon characters, especialthe upcoming ly the Animaniacs. Booneville seventhAt some point in the grader said. future, Hamm said he Hamm's favorite would like to gather his poets are William poetry into a book. But Shakespeare and poet is not his long-term Maya Angelou. career goal. Instead, he "She has a deep Jamias Hamm wants to become an voice and she international lawyer. speaks out to children. As for why the "I want to help those who are innocent. I Shakespeare is one of the best, Hamm quickly want to help businessmen, really anybody," cites: "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou the youngest of three children said. Romeo" as reason enough to appreciate the With a few years before college, Hamm Bard. has his eyes set on Georgetown, the University Reading assignments in school sparked his of Mississippi, Yale and Harvard. He doesn't love of poetry and his appreciation for how poets turn a phrase. "I just really got into poet- want to pick just one. "Actually I want to go to all them." ry," the straight-A student said. For now, this deep thinker is enjoying his Even though he's just a teenager, love summer off by spending time at the poems are some of Hamm's specialties. Booneville Boys & Girls Club where he Sincere is how he describes his poetry that spends time with friends. The experience, he reflects his appreciation of others. "I'm into describes as "awesome and nice." people." A line from one of his verses is "I look into your eyes/My heart whispers I love you." Another love poem includes the line, "How can you tell me not to fall in love?" Another of his poems includes this picture perfect description: 286 - MEDS (6337) "I asked God for a drop of water and Mon-Sat 8-6 he gave me an 1425 S. Harper Rd. • Corinth, MS facebook.com/ GooseberryFrozenYogurt ocean." Located across from Long Lewis Ford
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The Smith family: Father, Scott, sons (l-r top) Mason, Kurt, Riley (l-r bottom) Ashton, Sam
By Lucy Weber The family that runs together has fun together. That's the reality for Scott Smith and four of his sons who have embraced their dad's running hobby in the past year. Smith and boys, 15-year-old Riley, 13-yearold Mason, 10-year-old Kurt and 9-year-old Ashton run in local events close to home. Cheering them on at each finish line is their brother, Sam, 9, sister Cade, 11, and mom/wife Bobbie. "They're there for us every time," Scott said. Then the whole family sticks around to enjoy the festivities at each event. "They see how much fun it is afterward," he said. "Everything's a festival, a celebration." Scott, whose known as Super Scott" in his painting
business, started running off and on in 2010. He got serious about it last year and dropped 40 pounds in four months. His five sons started training with him this year before Sam decided he didn't like it after his first race. "I tell them, 'If you don't love this, don't do it. I told them it would be hard to start, and it would be OK to quit. I want them to do it as long as they want to be out there. If not, they can find something else they like." The boys were inspired by their dad's commitment to running. "They saw how it keeps me in shape. They wanted to be strong and get in shape," Scott said. The family is committed to their new hobby. "We want to do four events a year," Scott said. So far in 2017, they've partici-
pated in three runs around Corinth, all within three weeks, including the recent Warrior Run where four of the five family members finished in the Top 30. The family is now looking for a trail run in the coming months to try. If they can't find one, they plan to enter Austin's Shoes Run Oct. 7 in Corinth. The idea of a trail run appeals to the family because they do most of their training on a trail behind their house in Glen. "We run at least a mile every day. We do a mile in less than 13-14 minutes or if we hustle, eight to nine minutes." Practicing together turns out to be quality family time. "We try to run together every time. I don't like them being on the road without me," Scott said. "When we're running, I get to spend time with the kids. We get to talk. Those few minutes listening to the boys, having them talk to you about what they like, don't like, is great." Whatever the weather, the five Smiths are out there running. "A light drizzle, we go out. A hundred degrees, we still go. Everybody says 'Let's go. Let's get it done.'" A bonus for Riley, who will be a member of the Alcorn Central High cross country team in the fall, is that family running time figures into his team requirements. He has to record 70 miles this summer, so he adds a couple of extra miles in his practice that his brothers don't.
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Running buddies push each other now for the coming season coach's recommendation, By Lucy Weber are working out now to Friends John Ross and Scott Harville keep in shape so they are spending this summer by pushing can take on the competieach other to get in shape for cross tion from other teams, country. and each other, in the The two 13-yearfall. olds are training Running with a friend is five days a week the best way to make for the upcoming those long runs fall season on the better, both racAlcorn Central ers say. High School "It works team. Ross, better than to an upcomrun by youring freshself," Scott man, and said. "You Harville, push each who is other to try to entering beat each eighth other. " grade, John agreed: are "Running with returning friends is best. members John Ross and Scott Harville It's a lot better and of the varhelps you out a lot." sity team. Their typical practice happens about Team practices for the season begin in August, but the two friends, under the 8 a.m., before the heat of the summer
sun really kicks in. "We usually do five miles total," John said. "We do two miles, then another two miles and then a mile. It takes about an hour. "If you're tired, you keep going," he added. "In practice we keep a comfortable routine," Scott said. "Pick a pace you're comfortable with." In cross country, the course is 3.1 miles and takes runners off a track and through parks or tree-laden paths. "I like cross country better because you are running through the woods," Scott said. The two also run for the Alcorn Central High track team in the spring. Whether they're on the high school track or the cross country trail, the two friends are competitive. "During track, during the mile, I'd usually win
but in cross country he's got more of a kick," John said. "In cross country and in track, it's back and forth," Scott said. "But you leave it (the competitiveness) on the field." Alcorn Central will field a young varsity team this season since many of last year's team graduated. "Other teams will have a bunch of seniors," Scott said. "It's a good team. I'm looking forward to the season," John said. The two agree the team will get even better in the coming years with a varsity filled with experienced runners.
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Easom Foundation celebrates its 6th successful Summer Enrichment Program Dedicated to the Present-impacting the Future
Special to the Community NewsFlash Easom Outreach Foundation operate under the motto, "An Honorable Past", "A Dedicated Present" and an "Impactful future". The past is recognized visĂ -vis Easom High School's rich history before integration when Easom was a school for black children only. In a recent presentation of this history to day camp attendees, one child asked a question and it had a snowball effect. Many of the children, 4 to 15 years in age knew some things about the segregated school's history but was hungry for more. The questions had to be cut off so they could eat their pizza before it got cold. The children were
encouraged to continue asking their grand-parents about Easom and its history. The Foundation working with "We Are
Corinth" is looking at an enrichment class to further develop this knowledge as well as other ways to positively expose our youth. "A Dedicated Present" sets forth programs designed to reach our children through educational fulfillment and respect for elders. We help them develop positive values such as: character traits, integrity, self discipline, and self-esteem.
This year's focus was on personal achievement. Health and hygiene were also included. The children learned many things about their bodies and how to care for themselves. The youth ages 13-15 served as classroom assistants. The Foundation has participated in the summer feeding program, as a satellite site of the Corinth School District, since the Foundation started operating in 2011.
Approximately 35 children are served daily at Easom. In addition to partnering with the Corinth Housing Authority, various community groups and guest speakers were invited to talk with the children. The Corinth Fire Department was a big hit this summer. We enjoyed several outings including; a "Watermelon Day" on the playground area of the Corinth Housing complex in Combs Court and a movie at the Malco Cinema with popcorn, drinks and candy. The closing program was presented by the children on the last day of camp with parents, family and friends in attendance. The performances consisted of the group miming and singing of motivational songs such as "I Believe I can Fly", and "The World's Greatest". Oral representations of individuals, who had inspired or admired by the children, were presented.
Easom's Summer camp was not only a detour from sedentary T.V. and electronic games, but a vital learning experience filled with lots of physical activity, arts, craft projects and loads of peer interacting. In helping
to prepare the children for the coming school year, backpacks and school supplies were donated by Triumph Church and First Lady Elizabeth Kirk and The Alcorn Baptist Association via Back to School Blessings. Discounted haircuts were provided by Clint Walker and the young ladies had a fun time providing personal manicures
for each other. The Camp provided volunteer opportunities for five teens - J'Lani Crayton, Amari Grayson, Haley Shumpert, Mikayah Hurd and Lannah Henderson. The Camp would not have been as successful but for the dedicated adult volunteers: Rachel Stafford, Helen Leatherwood, Linda Jones, Mary Woods, Mable Lester, Tonya Goodloe, James Walker, and Charlie Betts. This group of volunteers is dedicated to supporting children in our community and doing their part to assure them "An Impactful Future." The program was organized and directed by Paulette Justice with the assistance of Ann Walker.
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Back-to-School Tips to Help Reduce Stress
(StatePoint) School can be a stressful place, from finding a seat at lunch to making new friends, but don’t let supplies be one of those stressors. Make life just a bit easier with the right supplies, so students have more time to focus on the important things. To help reduce stress, consider the
following tips and tricks. Lighten the Load Students are always on the go -- shuttling to and from school, attending rehearsals, practices and other extracurricular activities, and moving about from class to class. Managing mobility is crucial
toward alleviating physical stress. Use multifunctional tools that can help them carry less, such as the Five Star Flex Hybrid NoteBinder. It acts like a notebook and works like a binder with flexible, durable rings that open and close, allowing students to add, remove or re-sort their papers. Carrying less means less to worry about. Further lighten the load by carrying only what is needed. Pack backpacks the night before to avoid bringing textbooks or binders that won’t be used. Another tip is to look for a backpack that features ergonomic straps to help distribute weight evenly and reduce physical stress. A backpack that has this feature is the Five Star Expandable Backpack; not only that, it also has expanding compartments offering extra room when needed. Other things to look for are pockets to help keep small supplies organized and easy to find, and padded sections for holding and protecting technology. Stay Organized Being organized can reduce so many headaches. Yet somehow, it’s all too easy to let backpacks, lockers and even bed-
room floors get messy. Use effective organizational tools to ensure assignments aren’t misplaced in the shuffle. For example, the Five Star Storage & Organization Divider features mesh storage pockets that are great for smaller school supplies; plus, it can snap into a notebook or be stored in a binder for easy organization of important papers. Write it Down Write down assignments as soon as they are given. Being proactive will make sure there are no surprises. A planner is great for accessing information anytime, however you may want to display this crucial information on a wall calendar or planner at home as well. Remain Balanced Beyond selecting smart gear, students can help ensure a successful school year by making room in their schedules for activities that help reduce stress, whether that’s listening to music, going for a run or spending time with friends. Find a few systems that help keep mental and physical stress low, and work hard to keep them in place throughout the year.
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BALANCE.... from page 8 What’s more, Hughes notes, is that like many industries, advanced degrees and certifications in nursing can have a high impact on a career advancement, enhancing one’s credibility, marketability and earning potential. If you find yourself wanting or needing to go back to school, these tips can help create a good life-study balance. • Don’t be a one-man band. Take advantage of the educational support systems provided by your school, such as tutoring, writing assistance, career services, technical support and on-campus activities. Figure out where your “pain points” are and create your own support networks. Form a babysitting share with other parents in your classes to alleviate the financial burden of childcare or create a virtual study group to prepare for exams. • Identify short study windows. Maximize downtime when-
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ever you have it. Have an infant? Read your assignments out loud to your child. Are your children enrolled in sports? Read assignments during practices or at halftimes. On the job? Study on your lunch break. • Select a program wisely. Look for programs designed to make it easy for busy, working people to earn degrees. For example, Strayer University offers the flexibility to learn online or in a
classroom, students are matched with personal Success Coaches to help them balance responsibilities, and classes begin four times a year, offering degree-seekers greater flexibility. For these reasons, their online RN to BSN degree program, for example, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, can be a good fit for working nurses with demanding shifts. To learn more, visit
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www.Strayer.edu/bsn. “Selecting a program that understands the actual demands of your field and the evolving priorities of your employer, can help you apply your knowledge now and meet professional goals later,” says Hughes. • Stay up-to-date in your field. Be a more efficient, successful student and professional by staying current on your evolving industry. For example, nurses can brush up on healthcare informatics, as well as understand how changes to healthcare policy will impact the way they deliver care.
• Laugh often. All work and no play doesn’t make Jack a dull boy – it makes him tired and ineffectual. Take time for loved ones who make you laugh and keep up with your favorite funny podcasts. It’s helpful to keep your sense of humor as you take on another responsibility. Whether you’re a teacher, a nurse, work for a company, or are in business for yourself, an advanced degree can offer you greater job satisfaction and earning potential, and the right program and study habits can make it a manageable challenge.
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Credit-Card Lawsuit Exposes Sleazy Tactics Subprime credit cards are often attractive to consumers who have had credit problems and can’t get approved for a regular card. But the consumer abuse associated with these cards makes them something to avoid. The Federal Trade Commission has finally instituted a lawsuit against a subprime credit-card company after a long investigation, and the details of the suit are worth noting. Among the counts of the lawsuit are: misrepresentation of available credit, failure to disclose fees and failure to disclose how use of the credit card would adversely affect available credit. Here’s how the government says it worked: More than 1 million consumers applied for and believed they would receive a credit card with a $300 available credit limit, that there were no upfront fees and no deposit was required. The promotional mailings were misleading, with consumers required to follow a complicated set of asterisks and miscellaneous symbols on the front and back of multiple pages of text. Only there, buried in tiny print in various places, was the disclosure that there “may be” certain
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fees such as annual fee, account-opening fee and maintenance fee, which in this case amounted to $185 of the available $300 credit limit. Also buried was the notice that the company would withhold half the credit until the fourth month. Only $115 of the original $300 would be left after fees were immediately deducted from the available balance. Another objectionable tactic was the use of behavior-model credit scoring. According to the lawsuit, the behavior model of credit scoring takes into consideration where the consumer is using the card. Negatives include purchases from direct-marketing merchants, marriage and personal counselors, tire retreading and repair shops, nightclubs and bars, and pawn shops. When those types of purchases were found, the credit limits were immediately lowered to below an existing balance and the consumer was charged fees for being over the limit. If you receive offers for subprime credit cards, always read every word on the offer. Visit the Federal Trade Commission Web site at www.ftc.gov and do a search for credit cards to learn if that company is being investigated. Better yet, if you have problem credit, work to clear it up before applying for a more mainstream credit card. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• “I love to work in the yard, and I always wash my hands before coming in. I put a bar of soap inside a piece of mesh from a potato sack and tied it with a string. I tied the string to my water faucet outside, and now I can easily wash my hands with soap before coming in. The sack kind of works as a scrubber as well.” — F.A. in Texas • “When I take the kids to the pool, I bring my cell phone with me. I have started putting it in a zipper-top plastic baggie, and now I don’t have to worry about it getting wet accidentally. I can see through the bag to check messages or the time right out of the pool; there’s no need to dry my hands off.” — Y.W. in Missouri • “I found a really great fix for my basement stairs. It’s a bright, reflective, nonslip tape. I used a long piece across the end of each riser, and I am much more sure of my footing when going downstairs — especially when carrying a laundry basket. And it’s easier to see where the steps are if the lights are dim.” — N.M. in Ohio • Here’s a great conversation piece: Get a big, shallow bowl or box, fill it with loose snapshots and set it on your coffee table. People can’t resist photos. • “I have a sore back, so it’s hard for me to bend down and pull out weeds. I found a way to do this without too much bending. If you have a pair of loppers, all you have to do is cut a section of garden hose into two 1-inch pieces and slit them down the side. Then slip them over the ends of the blades. This way, you can grip the weed without much effort.” — J.K., via e-mail Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.
• Here’s a factoid for all those wage slaves out there: Researchers conducting a comprehensive 25-year study found that more than 90 percent of workers see productivity increases when they take afternoon naps. • It was American journalist and satirist H.L. Mencken who made the following observation: “The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed — and hence clamorous to be led to safety — by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” • If you’re like most Americans, you probably have at least one credit card. It’s a fair bet, though, that you don’t have an American Express Centurion card; it’s extremely elite and offered by invitation only. The service is legendary, though — one cardholder reportedly took a fancy to the horse ridden by Kevin Costner in the film “Dances With Wolves,” so the concierge department tracked down the animal, purchased it and had it delivered to the member’s home in Europe. • Presidential historians claim that John F. Kennedy was probably the best golfer to occupy the Oval Office. • In ancient Greece, olive oil was thought to be an effective sunblock. • The highest fever ever suffered and survived by a human is 115.7 degrees F. It was in Atlanta, in 1980, and the man spent 24 days recovering before he was released from the hospital. • If you really can’t let go of that lost loved one, call LifeGem. This company offers to create a synthetic diamond from the “carbonized remains” (read: ashes) of deceased people or pets — for the bargain price of about $2,500. *** Thought for the Day: “Do not think of knocking out another person’s brains because he differs in opinion from you. It would be as rational to knock yourself on the head because you differ from yourself 10 years ago.” — Horace Mann
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A Suggestion for Companies, Commercials and Health Care Writers'
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Has anyone noticed that companies, commercials and health care writers provide plenty information for individuals who wish to lose weight? Every day when I turn on my television, pick up a newspaper or magazine or even look at my messages on my personal cell phone, I see how one can loose weight. Well, the problem with that is I do not wish to lose weight, I wish to gain weight. Some of us were born with genes to be medium size or small. I am one of those persons. I took that from my father's side of the family. He and his three brothers could eat almost anything and remain the same size. But his three sisters had to be very careful with the calories the put into their bodies. Their size genes came from their mother. What foods can those of us who
wish to gain, eat? I have been told that bread is one. I must admit I do not like bread like Oprah Winfrey said she does. I force myself to eat a piece of toast at least twice a week. However, I love cornbread. I could eat it everyday. I like it with most vegetables and with buttermilk. Yes, being a Mississippian from the Deep South I love milk and bread. I ate it about five days a week as a child growing up on our farm. But now, it can provide some gas, so I am more careful to eat it mid-day rather than late evenings as a child. White potatoes and rice may be okay too. But I know there are lots more foods I do not know about that can aid in gaining weight. Yes, I understand that everybody cannot eat all the foods that may be on that list. Another one I like on the list ice cream. I tried that one and it does help. Actually, my doctor told me my weight is normal for my height. I told him thanks, but I wanted to gain five to eight pounds to have in restore just in case I became ill and could not eat for a while. Any legitimate health care writer who can give those of us information about how to gain weight, I welcome your concern. I believe weight gainers need attention just as weight losers.
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No-Bake Lemon Dessert If you’re a lemon lover, you’ll certainly love this one. 12 (2 1/2-inch) graham cracker squares 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese 2 (4-serving) packages Jello-O sugar-free instant lemon pudding mix 2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 3 cups Diet Mountain Dew 1 cup Cool Whip Lite Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a sturdy spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and Diet Mountain Dew. Mix well using a wire whisk. Fold in Cool Whip Lite. Evenly spread filling mixture over graham crackers. Crush remaining 3 graham crackers. Evenly sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings. HINTS: 1) A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers. 2) Good as is or with fresh fruit spooned over top (don’t forget to count the additional calories). • Each serving equals: 198 calories, 2g fat, 11g protein, 34g carbs, 1,260mg sodium, 162mg calcium, 0g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Carbs, 1 Meat; Carb Choices: 2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com, or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about the only national food newsletter for diabetics, heart/cholesterol concerns and healthy weight loss.
One word of advice: Don’t soak the shellfish in the soy and rice vinegar mixture. The vinegar will firm and “cook” the flesh. 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, leaving tail part of shell on, if you like 12 ounces large sea scallops 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons grated, peeled fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 bunch green onions, cut on diagonal into 3-inch pieces 12 cherry tomatoes 6 long metal skewers 1. Prepare grill. Pull off and discard tough crescent-shaped muscle from each scallop. Pat shrimp and scallops dry with paper towels. 2. In large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add shrimp and scallops, tossing to coat. 3. Alternately thread shrimp, scallops, green-onion pieces and cherry tomatoes onto skewers. Grill over medium heat, turning skewers occasionally and brushing shrimp and scallops with any remaining soysauce mixture during first half of cooking, until shrimp and scallops are just opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Serves 6. • Each serving: 168 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 9g total carbohydrate, 23g protein, 112mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/. © 2008
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1. Name the five major-league teams that have never been in a World Series. 2. How many times did Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg hit 40 or more home runs in a season? 3. Name the first NFL team to reach the Super Bowl as a wild-card playoff entry. 4. How many schools have won at least one NCAA men’s basketball Division I championship? 5. The Buffalo Sabres captured the Presidents’ Trophy in 2006-07 for having the NHL’s best regular-season record. How many times have the Sabres won the trophy? 6. Name the last racing organization before Hendrick Motorsports in 2007 to win five NASCAR Cup races in a row. 7. Who lost the most times in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon during the 1990s? Answers 1. The Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals. 2. Four times (40 in 1937, 58 in 1938, 41 in 1940 and 44 in 1946). 3. The Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X after the 1975 season. 4. Florida became the 35th school when it won its first championship in 2006. 5. It was Buffalo’s first time. 6. Petty Enterprises won five consecutive races in 1971. 7. Boris Becker (1990, ’91, ’95) and Goran Ivanisevic (1992, ’94, ’98) each lost three times in the finals during the 1990s.
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Abundance of Squash Inspires Creativity My kitchen garden contains long, vibrant green vines containing beautiful, edible, yellow flowers. The blossoms precede an abundant crop of summer squash. Summer squash are members of the gourd family and include zucchini, cocozelle, yellow squash (crooked and straight) and pattypan, also called scalloped and scaloppini. Summer squash is available year-round, but are best from May through July. They should be harvested when the rind is tender and the flesh is sweet. To select the perfect summer squash at the grocery store, look for ones that are medium-sized, with shiny, unblemished, slightly tender rinds. The larger ones may be fibrous with hard rinds and seeds. The smaller ones may not have developed much flavor. Summer squash is very fragile and should be handled with care, as small punctures and drops of water will lead to decay. They should be stored in the vegetable bin of the refrigerator, unwashed and in a perforated plastic bag, for no more than three to five days. Wash the squash immediately before cooking. Squash can be frozen, but it will be soft, making it more suitable for dishes like casseroles where crispness isn't important. To prepare squash for freezing, cut off both ends and cut it into cubes or slices. Blanch for 2 minutes in hot water. You also can freeze grated summer squash. Summer squash is low in calories, but the nutrients are in the peel, so never peel summer squash. Squash is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, copper, folate, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B1, B2 and B6, calcium, zinc, niacin and protein.
Squash is deliciously versatile and can be prepared in casseroles, as croquettes, stir-fried, stuffed, baked, boiled or as the "crust" for this recipe for Sneaky Squash Pizza. SNEAKY SQUASH PIZZA This squash-based pizza "crust" tastes great and is good for you. The pumpkin puree in the tomato sauce provides a boost of beta-carotene and fiber. You can add 2 or 3 ounces of sliced pepperoni, if desired, but this all-veggie version is delicious. Any leftover sauce can be used on pasta, refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for three months. Squash Crust: 3 cups grated zucchini 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 Eggland's Best eggs, wellbeaten 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Sauce: 1 cup canned, unseasoned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Topping: 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1. Generously oil a 9-by-13inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Preheat oven to 450 F. Put grated zucchini in a colander and press out as much excess liquid as possible. You can also roll the grated zucchini tightly in a clean dishtowel and twist it to wring out any excess water to ensure a crisper crust. 2. Put the zucchini in a mixing bowl. Add beaten eggs, flour, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix well and spread mixture evenly in baking pan. Bake in 450 F oven for 8 minutes. 3. Remove baking pan with zucchini crust from oven, and reduce temperature to 350 F. Using a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar and the ground nutmeg until well-combined. Spread sauce evenly over baked zucchini crust. 4. Combine onions and bell peppers and sprinkle vegetables over the sauce. Arrange sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and Italian seasoning. Drizzle the cheeses with remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake at 350 F, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
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