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Asia Rainey & the Spoken Word This is for every unspoken word For the cacophony of life I've heard Beneath the reverb of what we hide The other side of empty and the antithesis of suicide This is for the yen within me This is poetry. From "The Why in the What" By Asia Rainey By Angela Rogalski In the poem above, writer, artist, vocalist, and educator, Asia Rainey, writes, "This is for every unspoken word." That first line in this stanza of her poem expresses her art form perfectly. She performs, writes and teaches Spoken Word for all of those thoughts and feeling that have never been vocally iterated by people from all walks of life. Rainey was born and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, a section of The Big Easy that, by her own admission, survived Hurricane Katrina, but barely. see RAINEY pg 4

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Booneville preacher commutes from Columbus to serve his church faithfully By Lucy Weber The Rev. Antonio Magee brings his work as an educator seeking the best for children and youth into the life of Spring Hill Baptist Church in Booneville. "We provide services throughout the community to youth," said Magee, who oversaw the building of a

life center with a full-court gym at the church several years ago. "We open that up to the community, especially in the summer." Summer also brings a feeding and enrichment program that has the church serving breakfast and lunch, plus Bible enrichment sessions to 100see MAGEE pg 6

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Mullins spreads the Word through his own words By Lucy Weber Teddy Lynn Mullins uses his own words to share Bible studies and stories with Christian morals. "I want to glorify God with the gift he has given me," he said. Writing under the pen name Teddy Lynn Mullins Teddy Lynn, the Burnsville resident started his first blog in 2017 and has since added a second blog, written one book and is finishing his second book. Mullins has been writing poems and songs his entire life but added the first blog as a way of sharing his Christian beliefs with the world. "I'm not really a good speaker so I decided to express myself through the written word. I read some blogs and decided I could do that to reach people instead of going door to door," he said. "I started the blog as a Bible study and put them out there for people to read. I want people who don't know Jesus to know Christ and realize we need to get to know God and come to a closer relationship." His Bible studies, which he started writing in 1999, are published on his site, discoverbibletruth.blogspot.com. Mullins said the first blog has been viewed over 15,000 times. When he temporarily ran out of Bible studies, he started writing stories about his childhood that he ties into moral lessons. Those can be found on teddylynn.blogspot.com. His first book, "The Journey to Heaven" is a collection of blog posts and is available on Amazon as a paperback and for Kindles. His second book, as yet untitled, is expected out on Amazon by Christmas and is a collection of short stories about his childhood. Mullins said he never gets writer's block. "I've got a list of ideas. I could write forever, and all my ideas go into my blog or the books. When I get an idea, I'll write it see MULLINS pg 4

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Editor’s Corner The Gift That Keeps On Giving

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go Take a look in the five and ten, glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow….. It is it me or does it seem like the holiday season arrives earlier each year? I remember when stores did not decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now, I see many stores trimmed in red and green by Halloween. With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas holiday season is officially underway. Along with Christmas comes an assortment of obligations, activities, and duties that are compressed in to our already frazzled lives, not to mention, trying to figure out what gifts to buy. Amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, parades,

and parties, it's important to remember that this time of year doesn't bring the same excitement and anticipation for everyone. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own lives, we don't take the time to notice those struggling around us. For some, it's a reminder that a loved one is no longer with them. Others may be going through a tough time and the thought of tackling all of the additional holiday tasks seems, and may actually be, impossible. So instead of adding any extra stress to your life by trying to figure out just what gift to buy someone for Christmas, give them the gift that keeps on giving- Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the gift that keeps on giving. When Jesus was dying on the Cross he could have said it is enough to die for the whole world but instead He

reached out to the thief on the cross who was mocking and scorning Him. There was a cry in Jesus' heart to keep on giving and He calls us to have the same mindset. We have to ask ourselves the question: If God has made us a gift to this world, are we a gift that keeps on giving? God is calling us to reach out in such a way that it will cost us. If Christ is in us He will give us what we need to be a blessing in the most difficult situations. We can be a gift that keeps giving because when we run out of strength to give, Jesus will supernaturally give us what we need. This year, let's remember those in our lives who may be in need of a helping hand. You have the chance to put some of the joy back in their holidays while enjoying the true gift of giving yourself.

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RAINEY..... from page 1 "The Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans is a section that's historically black," she said, "people are homeowners, lower-to-middle income, and it became famous for being the area of New Orleans that received the most flooding and damage from Katrina, and has yet to return." Rainey always had an intense passion for poetry, and was first drawn to Spoken Word when she stood in the back of a coffeehouse called Cauldey's in New Orleans. After that inspiring moment in time, she began to frequent "open mic" at a bulwark of the art form, Sweet Lorraine's, and fell in love with it even more. "When people hear about the art form of Spoken Word, usually the first term that comes to their minds is Poetry Slam," Rainey said. "But there is a difference. Spoken Word is what I did at Sweet Lorraine's for the first time, but I've been a writer since I was a small child. From short stories to plays to poems, I loved to write. But I was also one of those children that had parents who preached practicality; you didn't grow up to be a writer, because writers didn't make money." With her family telling her to get an education in something stable and long-term, Rainey didn't have much exposure to any-

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thing art-related when it came to her formal education. She didn't experience that side of learning until much later in her life. "It was in helping other people to do some of the things that they wanted to do creatively that I found that connection," she added. "For instance, I actually produced shows for other people, with jazz and poetry and theatre, long before I stepped up onto the stage myself." But Rainey eventually came to a turning point in her life, around the start of the 21st century, where she knew it was time to pull all of the notebooks that she'd compiled over the years from beneath her mattress and share her soul with the world. Spoken Word was something that she knew she was meant to do. "Spoken Word is an evolution of traditional poetry. There is a writing process that can be anything from a free-write on paper that has very little revision, because it's more personal; all the way to a crafted piece that may take months or years. So, it depends on the piece, as far as the actual process." Rainey added that Poetry Slams are a competitive version of that art form. "There is not so much of a difference in what each is, but in rather how they're staged. I am actually not a Slam poet, even though I've done poetry slams and I've actually coached youth Slam

poetry teams for years. I'm just not a competitive person," she laughs. "For many Spoken Word artists, Poetry Slams are motivators, but for me it never was. It's always been about what I needed to say at that moment in time." Rainey earned a place on the 2005 New Orleans National Slam Team with some local poetic icons such as Asali Devan, Sunni Patterson African American Shakespeare; GF Soldier, L. Edwards, and Lionel King. "In New Orleans, there were young people who were going to "Brave New Voices," which is an international poetry competition for young people," she said. "But they didn't have a coach or a mentor who was actually a Spoken Word artist. So, they were struggling and literally had three days to get there. So, I took over and it was an indicator of a huge gap that needed to be filled." Today, Rainey lives in Tupelo, Miss. and works with young people, teaching Spoken Word. "I moved to Tupelo in May, 2016," she said. "Two years before I moved here, I was invited by a member of the Mississippi Arts Commission to come and do an art residency with the Link Centre here in Tupelo; the Link Centre is the home of Tupelo's arts community. With the arts residency program, they bring an artist each year into schools, libraries; different community entities, as well as doing a performance at the Link Centre itself." Rainey did the residency for two consecutive years, and loved it. "By the end of that two years, I was also thinking about whether it was time to make a transition, in terms of where I lived myself. And truthfully, it was 10 years after Katrina and there came a point where I realized my home was no longer the same, and it was never going to be. And neither was I. So, it was okay to say that I loved my home, New Orleans, and I always would, but ask where else did I want and need to be?" She said she thought about Oxford, but Tupelo came to the top of the list, because one of the things that she saw in the two years that she spent there was that Spoken Word didn't have a presence. "Not in the schools, nor in the community on any adult platform. If it existed at all, it hadn't taken a deep root in the same way that I have seen it do in a lot of cities across the country and even overseas. So, I thought about how I could come here and help that to grow. And because I see Spoken Word as a core to many art communities around the country, I knew that it could also help to strengthen that larger community network in other ways." Today, Rainey works with the Link

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Centre, among other entities, to build the Spoken Word community in Tupelo. "I do a lot of work in Spoken Word and creative writing education," Rainey said. "Under the Link Centre umbrella, I've brought my curriculum to Tupelo, which has been developed over the past decade for K through college level, as well as certain workshops for adults. And that's a big part of my work right now. And in the next six months, I'll be working short residencies in schools to help develop that education and to support the school systems in developing arts integration techniques and strategies. I hope to continue to build a relationship with the Mississippi Arts Commission to encourage this work." Rainey believes we all have a God-given gift, and thinks wholeheartedly that we have a responsibility to discover, hone, and share that talent, no matter what it is. In her case, the gift of writing. "It bears on me every moment of my day; my spiritual beliefs dictate that all of us are here for a reason," she said. "And within that, it's always the journey of figuring out what it is we're here for. And everything that I talk about and do are part of my passions. I try to live my life in alignment with all of those things, and pray that they all work together so that I can actually do them." Rainey laughs. "But every moment is a spiritual act to connect. Every word we speak is a prayer and a request; it's all spiritual and it's all God." For more information about Asia Rainey's work, including available workshops and performance inquiries, visit www.asiarainey.com

MULLINS... from page 1 down on my notepad on my phone. When I get the chance, I'll take the idea and start writing." The purpose behind all his writing is to share his Christian faith and beliefs. Mullins said he was raised by his grandmother, who made sure he went to church. He was baptized by a visiting evangelist at age 12 "but I wasn't really saved." After going out into the world at age 16, Mullins said he truly was saved and met Jesus at age 19. The lessons he shares through his blogs are a reflection of what he learned through the years and through his commitment to Christ, and they shine through in the morals he teaches. "Obey God and your parents. I've taught that to my kids," said the married father of three, ages 25, 21 and 19. "We are all ministers and we should be presenting our faith to others. I want to preach Jesus and lead people to him," Mullins said.

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Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Prevention DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Why isn’t the cervical cancer vaccine given to women in their 30s and 40s? Also, please discuss Pap smears and the new and better Pap smear. Why is it better? — Anon. ANSWER: Gardasil, the new vaccine for prevention of papillomavirus infection — the cause of cervical cancer — is not as likely to be effective in preventing cervical cancer in women already infected with the papillomavirus. It works best before exposure to the virus. Therefore, the principal target is younger women, between the ages of 9 and 26, with girls of 11 and 12 being the ones chosen to be the concentrated focus of immunization. More studies are needed to ascertain the vaccine’s effectiveness in older women and in men. Doctor George Papanicolaou deserves the credit for saving the lives of an uncountable number of women through his work in devising the Pap smear for detection of cervical cancer. The standard Pap smear is still an excellent way to detect what was once a very common cancer. All women who have been sexually active for three years or who have turned 21 — whichever comes first — are strongly urged to begin having Pap smears. The “new” Pap smear is a new technique in processing cells taken from the cervix. (The cervix is the necklike projection of the uterus; it juts into the vagina.) The technique is called liquid-based cytology, “cytology” being the microscopic study of cells. The

sample cervical cells are suspended in liquid and then spun in a centrifuge. The cells collect at the bottom of the centrifuge tube and are more plentiful than cells put directly on a slide after obtaining them from the cervix. The sensitivity of this test — its ability to detect abnormal cervical cells — is increased over the standard test. That’s not to say that the standard test is not good or reliable. The booklet on cervical cancer and Pap smears provides details on both subjects. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 1102W, 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. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My mom, 86, is fine in most respects, but she makes too much saliva. It drips out of her mouth when she eats. She’s a very fastidious woman, and this bothers her to no end. She has to use a napkin after every bite. Is there a medicine that can turn off the flow? — C.N. ANSWER: First, find out if your mother is making too much saliva or if she’s having a swallowing problem. Swallowing problems require a different solution. Medicines can dry the mouth. They often have such unpleasant side effects that people don’t like to use them. The scopolamine skin patch can dry the mouth. It’s a prescription medicine, and the doctor has to judge whether it’s safe for her. In extreme cases of too much saliva, an ear, nose and throat doctor can tie off some or many of the ducts that lead from the salivary glands to the mouth. *** 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 328536475. © 2007 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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MAGEE...from page 1 150 youths daily. Having a strong youth program is an important part of the church, Magee said. "That's what church is about. Our mission is to reach out to the community." The church also offers a bus ministry year round to bring youths to services on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Before the school year began, the church also had its Back to School Bash that drew a great crowd for free health screenings and school supplies. When Magee came Spring Hill eight years ago from Town Creek Missionary Baptist in West Point, the Booneville church had an older congregation. "Gradually, a lot of young adults and families came," he said. A church that has families with growing children is a growing church, he said. "Our focus is youth. We believe that if you can get the youth to church, you can get their parents." Connecting with youth is an important part of Magee's life. The husband and father of two is a school principal in Columbus, where the family lives. That makes for a two-hour drive each way from home to church.

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"I'm used to it," he said, adding that the drive makes for good family time. "It's been challenging but rewarding." The lengthy to commute to Booneville is worth it, Magee said. "I love the people there. I have great people there and I can delegate to them when I'm not there." Magee said he was honored to serve at Town Creek under Dr. Charles Davidson. "He is a great teacher, and he taught me how to be a great pastor," said Magee, who was ministry of music and youth at the West Point church. His work there inspired him to get his master of divinity from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. Education and ministry work well together, Magee said. "I'm a full-time educator and that is my career but preaching is my calling. God called me to the ministry. It's always been a part of me. I remember my grandmother saying, 'You're going to be a preacher.'"

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Stuck in the Middle: What You Need to Know About Caregiving

Caregiver, Kathie Wells, her husband Robert, and their family.

(StatePoint) As the population ages, more people (particularly women) will be “sandwiched” in between taking care of their parents or other family members in need, and their children. Take telenurse and nurse educator Kathie Wells, RN, BSN, CCM. At age 55, she is juggling full-time work, while raising school-age kids and caring for her husband Robert, 64, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2002. As a nurse, Wells understood the onset and progression of PD, which often includes motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity and balance issues. But her husband’s disease progressed

in a surprising way when he began to see and believe things that weren’t real. PD is a neurodegenerative brain disorder often involving both motor and non-motor symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. When those symptoms appear, it may be Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) and it occurs in more than half

the people with Parkinson’s during the course of their disease. Yet, only 10 to 20 percent of patients will proactively report their hallucinations and delusions to their doctor. When Wells’ husband began to experience delusions, she found his behavior frustrating and alarming. For example, Robert would spend hours

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in the yard digging up garden stones, convinced he’d found valuable “treasure.” Neighbors remarked on Robert’s behavior and his children wouldn’t invite friends over to avoid them seeing their dad relentlessly digging. Robert’s delusions combined with his other PD motor symptoms were hard for Wells to manage. She struggled to get enough sleep caring for Robert, and their children were hesitant to go out in public with their father because he shared his treasure hunting stories with strangers all the time. While there’s currently no cure for PD, there are different treatment options to address both motor and non-motor symptoms.

Wells says it was a relief when her husband’s neurologist suggested an FDA-approved medication indicated for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP. Wells recommends the following to caregivers of people with Parkinson’s. • Consider talking to a professional, as caregivers are more likely to experience relationships or social life suffering and emotional stress than noncaregivers. Likewise, caregiving can take a toll on physical health. Take time to sleep, de-stress, eat well and exercise. • Seek logistical and emotional help from family, friends, support groups and advocacy groups, who often have free

resources available. For example, the Parkinson’s Foundation has advice for caregivers and a helpline staffed by nurses, social workers and therapists. • Even if you understand your loved one’s condition, report new symptoms or concerns to a healthcare provider as they arise. “I now know that delusions along with hallucinations are telltale signs of Parkinson’s disease psychosis, however, I didn’t recognize those symptoms immediately,” says Wells. For more information visit www.moretoparkinsons.com. Remember that you’re not alone. Support exists to help you manage the struggles associated with caring for loved ones.

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Local foundation is on a mission to better it's community

Front Row: Ebony Miller, Erica Miller, Jennifer Jones Crump, Laverta Taylor, Shantay Williams. Back Row: Blake Field, Jeremy McDonald, Dejis Miller, Quintin Smith, Lance Christian

By Angela Rogalski Community Keepers Foundation, Inc. of Booneville is a local, charity organization that's mission is to help individuals by providing classes, resources and activities for the betterment of lives within the community. Dejis Miller is president of the Foundation, which he founded in March, 2017. Miller said that step one with Community Keepers is to get the community active. "Once we get the community involved and active," he added, "we can begin to talk to them about subjects that are important to each individual, such as health, education and finances. Right now we're really focused on getting the community involved and active. That's been a big thing, especially in the African American community, there's a lack of activeness, so our goal with step one is to get out into the community and initiate involvement. Once we accomplish that, we'll

move on to the next step, which will be setting up a facility to begin classes on work skills training. After that, our plan is to move on to other resources and even help people who have the idea of starting their own businesses." Miller said he's working on appropriating funding for the Foundation through grants and other avenues of interest so that a facility can be acquired and implementation of the Foundation's mission can begin. "A big problem in minority communities is a lack of resources, and once we receive funding for a facility, we can start job training classes. Learning a trade is important, whether it's building things with your hands or a deeper understanding of a particular area of interest, such as finances. Some people have a desire to educate

themselves about money and we want to be there to give them options, whatever their interests are. Opportunities within the community is something that we want to help with, even if there is a lack of transportation to get to and from a job. We want to be there to help." Miller is a Booneville native, so getting this Foundation off the ground is something near and dear to his heart. "This is very important to me, and we do see a light at the end of the tunnel," he added. "We should have an opportunity within the next year to get our facility opened and get this program underway. We're looking at a location close to the community and the building is not being used, so it would be great due to its accessibility to the people who need this assistance the most." Miller is someone who has always cared about his community and has remained active within its infrastructure. "On both sides of my family, there have been ministers of the church, and I have an uncle who is a preacher now, so we've always had this desire to reach out and help other members of the community," he

said. "And the lines of communication are already established, so getting people active and involved will be our first step." The team that's helping Miller with this consists of three of his best friends who have the same commitment as he does to the community. "We're all doing this together, because we think it's vital for our community." Miller's motivator for moving this from just an idea to an actual way to help, was to show people that sometimes help from within yourself makes you stronger. "When there are struggles within a community, sometimes the first thought is to bring people from outside the community in to help," he said. "I look at it this way, because I'm inside the community, we're really trying to change the mindset of people. To get them to understand that if we pull together, there are many things that we can accomplish. One of our initiatives is to grow the African American business network within our community. We have black business owners, but the actual networking really isn't there like we need it to be. If that network is in place, the opportunities will grow."

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How to Pick a Retirement Account

(StatePoint) Whether you’re starting your career, approaching retirement or you’re somewhere in between, it’s important to understand the various options available to help you reach your retirement goals. Even if you are already investing in a 401(k) or other retirement plan, contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can help you diversify your investments and provide an additional taxadvantaged savings plan, say experts. “There are some important differences between Roth and Traditional IRAs that all retirement planners should keep in mind,” says Mary Ellen Hancock, a senior wealth strategist with PNC Wealth Management. Hancock says to consider the following three things, when choosing a retirement account. Tax Rates Will your taxes be higher now or later? On the face of it, the decision appears to be straightforward, Hancock explains. If you expect your tax rate will be lower when you retire, a traditional account may offer you more spendable income for retirement. If you expect your tax rate will be higher than it is now or the same upon retirement, a Roth account may provide you with more spendable income later. The challenge is that there is no way to know what future tax rates will be, and even if you had a crystal ball, other factors at play should also be considered. Income and Expenses “Understanding your spending before you retire can help you have a smoother and more successful transition as you begin your next chapter,” says Hancock. “It’s important to assess what income and

expenses may be eliminated when you retire and what new expenses may be added.” Hancock explains that working with a financial advisor can help you estimate your post-retirement budget. However, it’s important to keep in mind that withdrawing from a traditional account to pay for unexpected expenses during retirement can result in unpleasant consequences, such as higher Medicare premiums, more of your Social Security benefits being taxed or raising your tax bracket. On the other hand, qualified withdrawals from Roth accounts are tax-free and should not affect your taxable income or treatment of Medicare and Social Security benefits. Required Minimum Distributions “Roth options may have some advantages over traditional accounts, as you do not need to start withdrawing at age 70 1/2,” says Hancock. “Traditional accounts, both 401(k)s and IRAs, require you to withdraw money once you reach that age, which limits the account’s growth potential.” For many individuals, using both Roth and traditional accounts may help address some of the uncertainty over your future tax bracket and whether your spending needs may change. There are IRA contribution limits set each year by the Internal Revenue Service, so it’s important to check with the IRS website, your financial planner or tax advisor on how much you can contribute to each. While no one can plan for every eventuality, understanding your current circumstances and looking ahead can help you make sound investment choices now that can help you reach your retirement goals.

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Tips for Keeping Your Busy Family Organized (StatePoint) When it comes to busy families, things have a habit of becoming scattered quickly. Here are five ways to keep everything and everyone organized, all the time. 1. Centralize Information. Hang an erasable calendar or family to-do list in a high-traffic area of the home where everyone can see it, so that everyone can add appointments, practices, vacations, school plays and other events. Be sure to hang it at a height appropriate for all members of the family, big and small. 2. Planned Meal Prep. Pick one day a week to plan meals and snacks for the days ahead. Prep items that you can in advance. Chop veggies, pack school lunches, assemble the lasagna. This will make the rest of the week a breeze. Family members can easily grab preprepared lunches and snack

items before school and work, to take away the stress of busy mornings and getting out the door on-time. Plus, evenings won’t need to feel so rushed.

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KL-120 features a QWERTY keyboard for fast typing and a 16-digit two-line LCD display with built-in fonts and character sizes. 4. Leverage Storage. Do you take full advantage of storage nooks and crannies in your home? Use bed risers to create more space under the bed. Welldesigned furniture can pull double-duty. Seek out specialized sofas and ottomans that lift up to reveal extra storage. 5. Tidy Up. Items tend to move around the house, often ending up where they don’t belong. Soccer gear in the living room, toys in the bathroom and items of clothing left on the couch. Dedicate 15 to 30 minutes a week for the family to organize items and put things back where they belong. Having a standing appointment to do so will ensure everyone pitches in to help.

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Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays

(StatePoint) Between all those holiday festivities and extra seasonal chores, it can be difficult to always stay on top of your health. Here are some easy ways to prioritize wellness this time of year. Make Mornings Count Evenings are especially busy around this time of year, so taking control of your mornings can be key. But, on dark winter mornings, the hardest part about working out can sometimes be just getting out of bed. Stay accountable by making workout plans with friends. Get your yoga-loving coworker to commit to a weekly class with you, or start a holi-

day steps competition at work to motivate yourself to move more. Try Out Tech New, innovative technologies can inspire you to take charge of your health. Wearable fitness trackers have been around for a while, but home DNA tests, like Orig3n’s Fitness test, can help you optimize workouts by providing insights into your genes. Discover whether you have the genes that need an extra rest day, or whether you’re better at highintensity workouts or endurance exercises. Then, adjust your routine accordingly. If you’re looking to eat more healthfully, the Orig3n Nutrition test analyzes your hunger and weight genes so you can learn about how your body processes fats (good to know for Christmas cookie portion control) and if you’re predisposed to any food sensitivities. Ask for one for the holidays or gift a DNA test for your White Elephant swap. Strike a Balance Exercise accounts for only about 25 percent of weight loss, while healthy eating accounts for 75 percent. Indulge yourself this holiday season, but also make smart choices. Go for the apple pie

and eggnog, but pair them with healthier choices earlier in the day. Enjoy the shrimp cocktail instead of the cheese and crackers, or have a light breakfast of yogurt before the holiday feast. It’s all about balance. Instead of reaching for all the sweets and comfort foods in front of you, think about what you’d really like to eat. Choose wisely and mindfully. Focus on Fun, Not Food Don’t overthink it! It’s the holiday season and you’re supposed to be enjoying yourself. If you spend your time at parties counting calories instead of counting down to the New Year, you’ll miss out on the most important part of the season -- time spent with loved ones. What’s more, you may find yourself overindulging later if you’re too restrictive. Instead, focus on the people in

your life and the memories you’re making. Get Rest The most wonderful time of the year can be the most stressful when you have parties to plan, gifts to buy and financial obligations. A University of Chicago study found that people overeat on snacks -- sometimes hundreds of additional calories -- when they aren’t getting enough sleep. Take a breather, and when you can, get yourself to bed early. Start the new year right. Have fun this holiday season, without neglecting your health.

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• On sale in December: Candles, after-holiday sales on decorations and gift wrap. Also, smart shoppers are on the lookout for loss leaders — items that are marked below cost in order to get you into the store to buy higherpriced items. If you have the willpower, you can save a bunch of money in December. • “Whenever I have overnight guests for the holidays, I get a lot of compliments on the small touches I make for them, such as a mini coffeemaker in the room, and a guest basket with toiletries and such. But the one thing that every single person raves about is the white-noise machine by the bed. It’s essential for me, and my guests just love it!” — Happy Hanukkah from Florida • “If you have a picture frame that just won’t stay straight, cut the eraser tip off a pencil and glue the flat (not the domed) side to the back of your frame at the bottom. Use one on either corner for stubborn frames. Then rehang. The erasers keep the frame from slipping to either side. It works great.” — R.I. in California • “We make a large poster-board tracker for holiday events and appointments. We hang it on the inside of the front door. It’s basically a large monthly calendar, but it helps the whole family stay on the same page about our schedule, and having it right at the door forces us all to look at it many times a day.” — B.T. in Oregon • If you have a table that’s wobbly because of an uneven leg, and you are a wine drinker, you are in luck. Take one wine cork, cut it in small slices and glue the slices to the uneven leg until the table no longer wobbles. Easy! 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.

• In Japan in 2000, a survey was conducted to determine what the Japanese people thought was their best invention of 20th century. With their history of technological innovation, you might think they would come up with something robotic, or perhaps one of the numerous Japanese cars that now cruise on roads all over the world. But you’d be wrong. The respondents decided that Japan’s best invention of the past 100 years was ramen noodles — and starving college students probably wouldn’t disagree. Runners-up in the survey were karaoke and the Sony Walkman. • Our nation’s first president, George Washington, received an annual salary of $25,000. • It was author Cecilia Bartholomew who made the following observation about the practice of her craft: “Writers have two main problems. One is writer’s block, when the words won’t come at all, and the other is logorrhea, when the words come so fast that they can hardly get in the wastebasket in time.” • It’s been reported that country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson believes he’s had numerous previous lives, including at least one as a Native American. • If you’re planning a trip to Seattle next summer, try to go in early July so you can catch the annual Milk Carton Derby. Yep, I said Milk Carton Derby. Every year, participants design and build boats entirely out of milk cartons, then race them on Green Lake, competing for $10,000 in prizes. • If you’ve ever worn a tuxedo, you know what a cummerbund is, but you probably don’t know the origin of the word. It comes from a Hindi word meaning “waistband.” *** Thought for the Day: “No matter how rich you become, how famous or powerful, when you die the size of your funeral will still pretty much depend on the weather.” — Michael Pritchard

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Let's talk about helping others

J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Let's talk about helping others. A good place to start is in your church congregation. I bet there is a student there who needs encouragement. Yes, you could be the person to talk to the student on a regular basis. You will be surprise to know how you can motivate and inspire.

I mentioned that because several adults in my church inspired me to continue with my studies. Some relatives fail to visit their loved ones in nursing homes. What about visiting a nursing home to talk to a few persons. Those inside cherish the opportunity to communicate with someone from the outside. Finally, the neighborhood is another location. Is there someone near you who has difficulty walking? If so, what about raking that person's leaves? Say, "I came to rake your leaves." No need to ask if you need the leaves raked. That answer is in plain view. Yes, Christmas is more than giving gifts purchased from a store. Giving service to someone is a part of it and it lasts longer than one day. But most of all, we must love other as ourselves.

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Bacon and Potato Deluxe Looking for a dish to take to a holiday potluck. This one is sure to be a winner on any buffet. 1/4 cup chopped green onion 4 eggs, beaten, or equivalent in egg substitute 3 cups frozen loose-packed shredded hash brown potatoes 1/4 cup Oscar Mayer or Hormel Real Bacon Bits 3/4 cup shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk Sharp Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Fat-Free Half & Half 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 8-by8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cook onion in a small skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray over medium heat until onion is tender, stirring often. In a large bowl, combine eggs, potatoes, bacon bits, Cheddar cheese, half and half and black pepper. Add onion. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. HINT: Mr. Dell’s shredded potatoes work great, or raw shredded potatoes, rinsed and patted dry, may be used in place of frozen potatoes. • Each serving equals: 208 calories, 12g fat, 11g protein, 14g carb., 241mg sodium, 156mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Starch; Carb Choices: 1. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about its “common folk” healthy recipes.

COOK: 45 minutes TOTAL: 1 hour 15 minutes 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped 3/4 cup finely chopped, mixed candied fruit 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease 8by-8-inch metal baking pan. Line pan with foil; grease foil. 2. In large bowl, with mixer at medium-high speed, beat eggs with 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until pale yellow and foamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add walnuts and remaining ingredients and beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. (Mixture will be very wet.) 3. Spread mixture evenly in pan. Bake 45 minutes or until lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. 4. When cool, cut into 8 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 4 pieces. Place remaining 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar in small bowl; roll each cookie in sugar to coat. Store cookies in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks. • Each serving: About 100 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 13mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 15g carb., 1g fiber, 1g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.

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1. Who was the last Texas Ranger to win the American League Rookie of the Year Award? 2. Name the player who caught the most major-league games in 2007. 3. Entering 2007, who was the head coach the last time Alabama won the Southeastern Conference Championship in football? 4. When was the last time before 2006 that the NBA Finals featured two teams playing in the finals for the first time? 5. Three players each tallied their 600th career goal during the 2006-07 NHL season. Name them. 6. Name the final four men’s soccer teams in the 2006 World Cup. 7. How many gold medals did the U.S. win in boxing at the 2004 Olympics? Answers 1. First baseman Mike Hargrove in 1974. 2. Russell Martin caught 145 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007. 3. Mike DuBose in 1999. 4. It was 1971, when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Baltimore Bullets, 4-0. 5. Jaromir Jagr, Joe Sakic and Brendan Shanahan. 6. France, Germany, Italy and Portugal, with Italy the champion. 7. One — Andre Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal.

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

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Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen

Whether the economy is up or down, gifts from the kitchen are easy and inexpensive to make, and are always welcome during the holidays. Sachets and potpourri make beautiful and aromatic Christmas gifts. Sachets can made of a variety of herbs or potpourri and are simple to make. The bath sachets may be placed directly into the tub or tied to the faucet so that the hot water passes through the herbal mixture as the bath is drawn. Sachet bags also may be placed inside clothes drawers, tucked into the corners of couches or armchairs, or placed inside of closets. Any number of creative combinations may be used to make potpourri. Spices, flowers, essential oils, your favorite perfume, dried herbs and citrus peels all make a wonderful potpourri. Using a fixative -- such as tincture of benzoin, styrax, orris root or muskene -will extend the life of the perfume and ingredients. Most fixatives can be purchased at craft stores. Remember, gifts from the heart are part of the true meaning of Christmas. These easy-to-make recipes for bath sachets, potpourri and rubbing lotion will be fragrant reminders long after the holiday season is over. BATH SACHETS 2 cups dried herbs (lavender, sage, rosemary, pennyroyal, lemon verbena, camomile, thyme or mint -- alone or in any combination) 8 (4-inch) squares of cheesecloth or cotton (8 small handkerchiefs work well) 8 (12-inch) lengths of ribbon or lace Place the herbs in a plastic bag. Roll a rolling pin back and forth over the herbs until they are slightly crushed. Place 1/4 cup of the dried herbs in the center of the cloth square. Gather the square in a pouf and knot a piece of ribbon or lace around the neck of the pouf to secure the herbs. Make ribbon or lace into a bow, leaving the

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ends long enough to tie the bath sachet to a faucet. Makes 8 bath sachets. ROSE PETAL POTPOURRI 3 cups dried rose petals 2 cups dried lavender 1 cup dried lemon verbena 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel 1 tablespoon allspice 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons orris root In a large jar, combine the rose petals and lavender. In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon verbena, lemon peel, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and orris root. Pour the lemon mixture into the jar containing the rose petals and lavender. Cover jar tightly and shake ingredients. Let potpourri stand for 3 to 4 weeks, shaking mixture frequently to combine the scents. Makes 6 cups. HERBAL RUBBING LOTION This is refreshing herbal lotion is a

wonderful pick-me-up for sore muscles and tired minds at the end of a long day. The herbs also give the rubbing alcohol a pleasant fragrance. The herbs may be obtained from nurseries or grocery stores. 1 cup fresh lavender leaves 1/4 cup lemon verbena 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/4 cup rosemary sprigs 2 cups unscented rubbing alcohol Place the herbs in a plastic bag. Roll a rolling pin back and forth over the herbs until they are slightly crushed. Place herbs in a glass jar that has been sterilized by boiling. Add the rubbing alcohol. Cover tightly and label the jar NOT TO BE USED INTERNALLY. Set aside in a cool, dry place for 5 to 7 days. Strain the alcohol through several layers of cheesecloth into pretty jars or bottles. Cap tightly and label bottles or jars, NOT TO BE USED INTERNALLY. Makes 2 cups rubbing lotion.

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