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Tywanna Smith is helping athletes manage wealth, fame and the pressures of public life lunch. She's a battle-tested athlete who proved she could cut it in the hardscrabble world of professional basketball as well as TUPELO in life off the court. After starting for four Athletes are the years for the Ole Miss Lady Rebels basketepitome of shootball team, from 2000-2004, Smith played ing stars. Even professionally in Holland and Spain. the most workSneakers and wristbands weren't the only man and longthings Smith carried to Europe in her suitlasting of them case. She had to leave room for her play for a relOle Miss diploma, specifically a atively bachelor's degree in marshort time. keting along with an Their M.B.A. moment in Once the sun, she'd when they're achieved a household what she name and earnTywanna Smith wanted on ing big money, is the hardwood, Smith decided to return up as quickly as a two-minute warning. stateside and accept a position with finanWhen the final buzzer sounds and the cial firm Merill Lynch, serving as a financheering stops, the men and women who cial advisor to several, professional athmoved so skillfully on the playing field often need help navigating the choppy seas letes, both in Europe as well as in the NBA and NFL. "I wore several hats including of life. That's where Tywanna Smith and business manager, sports marketer, event her company, The Athlete's Nexus, comes planner, counselor and more," said Smith. in. "I want to touch athletes' lives while they are still playing and help them become Unlike many of her financial colleagues, who had spent their professional lives in an well-rounded, competent and confident people, equipped to handle what life throws office, Smith could relate personally to the athletes' struggles and the social and culturat them," said Smith. al tensions that put stress on their lives, she Earned experience said. "I think I developed a unique perspecSmith isn't some effete, Madison tive in the sports world and was able to Avenue exec casually dropping her clients' see SMITH pg 4 names to other execs over a two-hour By Galen Holley
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Corinth High graduate found his career with Caterpillar, just not in Corinth "I knew about Caterpillar, but it never crossed my mind that I would one day have a career with them. I never thought about pursuing a career there," he said. However, while a student in mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University, Keith visited a Caterpillar booth at a career fair. He landed his first undergraduate internship in 2006 with the company at the Booneville facility for the summer and stayed as a co-op student that fall. In 2007, he was awarded another internship with the company at its headquarters in Peoria, Ill. Before he left that internship, he
By Lucy Weber Jamarius Keith was grounded in a rock solid work ethic as he grew up in Corinth. The Corinth High Class of 2003 graduate, now a mechanical engineer for Caterpillar in Sumter, S.C., credits his family and his small town upbringing for his growth in the corporation. "Growing up in Corinth laid the foundation for me. It helped prepare me for the world. Corinth definitely gave me my work ethic," he said. Although Corinth is home to one of the corporation's remanufacturing hubs, Keith said he never thought about working for Caterpillar as he grew up.
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Editor’s Corner Holiness Requires Constant Spiritual Exercise
Jerry W. Porter CEO/Publisher
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Athletes work hard to strengthen and maintain their muscles. The process of refining one's body and getting into shape takes several months. Anyone who's ever participated in athletics or spent time in a gym knows that achieving fitness is a deeply satisfying and affirming endeavor and produces benefits that reach far beyond a flat stomach and broad shoulders. Muscles deteriorate quickly, however. When muscles break down due to disuse it's called atrophy. Even a world-class athlete sitting on the couch for a couple of weeks will soon find his rock-hard abdominal muscles softening into belly fat. That's because bodily fitness, or the process of improving one's health and skill, is a never-ending journey. The frustrating part about getting fit, about climbing the proverbial mountain, is that one never
really reaches the top. Commitment to ongoing fitness must be rooted deeply within the person, so deeply that it becomes a spiritual virtue. Cristiano Ronaldo, forward for the Real Madrid soccer team, expressed it this way: "I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans but also to feel satisfied with myself." Complacency is the enemy of growth. Complacency, selfsatisfaction, arrogance - these are poisons that seep into the pours of a healthy person's body and make him sick. This is true for the spirit as for the body. In the spiritual life, complacency and laziness are demon-made obstacles that thwart progress and impede the path to paradise. The great Catholic author C.S. Lewis knew well the wiles and trickery of the devil. In what many consider his masterpiece, "The Screwtape Letters," Lewis chronicles the fictional correspondence between a senior demon, named Screwtape, and his nephew and junior in the tempting business, Wormwood. The junior demon is given the task of leading astray a certain man, called simply "the patient." Screwtape tells his nephew that complacency, rather than any great, cataclysmic event or grand subversion, is one of his most effective tools for bringing about damnation. "Indeed, the safest road to Hell is the gradual one-the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts," Screwtape says.
The Bible has much to say about dangers of complacency. Proverbs 12: 27 says, "A lazy man does not roast his prey, but the precious possession of a man is diligence." Likewise, Proverbs 1: 32 reminds us that, "For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them." Jesus gave perhaps the most memorable admonition against complacency in Luke 12:13-21, otherwise known as the parable of the foolish, rich landowner. Jesus tells the story of a man whose land yielded an abundant harvest of grain. The farmer didn't have room enough to store the crop so he decided to tear down his barns, build new ones and sit on his laurels, confident that he had enough to last for years. "Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry," the rich man said to himself. But God chastised the landowner for his complacency. "You fool," God said. "This very night your life will be demanded from you." A few lines later in Luke's gospel, Jesus cautions his followers to resist spiritual laziness and to avoid self-satisfaction. "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet," Jesus says. The work of staying spiritually fit is never finished. It takes daily reflection, constant prayer and spiritual exercise. Evil never sleeps, neither can those who would fight it. Albert Einstein once said, "The world is in greater peril from those who tolerate or encourage evil than from those who actually
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commit it." Truer words have never been spoken. In order to keep our spiritual muscles firm and strong, we have to stay spiritually active. A friend recently told me that he likes to start each day with quiet reflection, prayer and by reading some kind of spiritual literature, such as the Bible. Doing this keeps him engaged and diligent in his spiritual life, my friend said. He takes a moment at lunch to do the same thing. Then, at the end of his day, my friend prays and reads just before he lays down to sleep. The ritual has
become a constant and calming presence in his life, he said. It's important for him to remain rigorous and disciplined, my friend said, never allowing himself to skip a day, lest one day turn into two, then three. My friend cautioned that the slippery slope of complacency is easy to slide down. "I have to be constant, dedicated, committed," he said. "If I allow myself to get lazy, my spiritual muscles begin to atrophy and before I know it, I'm as soft as ice cream, spiritually." Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! All Aboard!
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9. What mountain did the Lord descend upon in fire? 10. What two sons of Aaron were devoured by fire for making an improper offering to the Lord? 11. How did God deal with the Israelites who were complaining about their misfortunes in the wilderness? 12. What judge of Israel was visited by an angel, whose staff caused meat and bread to be consumed by fire? 13. How did Elijah respond to an army captain's summons to present himself to King Ahaziah? 14. What two men saw a chariot of fire drawn by horses of fire? 15. Where, in answer to Elijah's prayer, did fire from the Lord consume both the sacrifice and the altar? 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
December Answers 1. The fire (Deuteronomy 5:24) 2. Samuel (I Samuel 15:22) 3. Matthew (2:18) 4. Daniel (4:14) 5. Revelation (1:15) 6. Saul (I Samuel 26:17, NIV) 7. Laodicea (Revelation 3:20) 8. Peter (Acts 2:14) 9. The witch of Endor (I Samuel 28:12) 10. Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:17) 11. Samuel (I Samuel 3:3-14) 12. One the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17:5) 13. David (2 Samuel 22:7) 14. John (Revelation 6:10) 15. Elijah (I Kings 19:13) 16. The Gadarene demoniac (Mark 5:7) 17. Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:22) 18. Leprosy (Luke 17:13) 19. Elijah (I Kings 19:12) 20. Barabbas (Luke 23:18)
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WASHINGTON...... ...from page 1 humanitarianism and spirituality to entrepreneurship and community building," said Washington, taking a break from his frenzied daily routine. That routine includes not only offering premium barbering services but mentoring young men as well as serving on several consultative boards and producing a weekly podcast. "We're geared toward customer service and connecting lives," said Washington. "We connect the dots." Faith and Action Amid the blizzard of activity that is Washington's day, the excellence of his craft comes first. Washington brings more than 20 years of experience to the table and his shop, awash in soothing tones of pumpkin-orange and light cream, is as clean and polished as the officers' mess hall on a battle ship. From cornrows to fauxhawks, from high-and-tights to simple fades, including precision shaving, Washington strives to create clean lines, sharp angles and satisfied customers. Don't let his lithe, dexterous hands fool you, though. Before he went pro with his barbering career Washington lit up ball carriers as a hardnosed defensive back for the Smithville Seminoles. His toughness and skill eventually earned him a scholarship to play for the Itawamba Community College Indians. The gridiron taught Washington some hard-earned life lessons. "It takes a setback to make a comeback," Washington said, quoting his former coach and now president of ICC, Mike Eaton. "Things might not look like they're going right, but we're right where we want to be," said Washington, paraphrasing his former mentor. Nothing goes to waste in life, Washington said, not even defeat. During his weekly podcast called "Barbershop Talk," which airs live Thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm, Washington invites guests to reflect on the virtues that helped them achieve success. "It's not about me," said recent guest and fellow barber Christopher Crayton, owner of Crispy Cutts Barbershop in Tupelo and a protĂŠgĂŠ of Washington's. Wearing a headpiece microphone on the podcast set, Crayton spoke of the adversity he
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faced working a fulltime job and trying to get licensed as a barber, all while caring for a sick wife and providing for a small daughter. "If this is what you have for me Lord, I'll carry the load," said Crayton, looking skyward. "If I fall, you'll take it." The intersection of faith and action is a recurring theme in the podcasts. "Everyone has a gift within them," said the Rev. Jeffrey Daniel, pastor of White Hill Missionary Baptist Church, during a recent program. "If you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life. Knowing the voice of God can help you follow the vision that he puts before you," Daniel said. The Rev. Chris Traylor hosts the show and said that the value added in spreading Washington's philanthropy through social media is hard to quantify. "The messages are always inspirational and people have come to know that when they visit A Plus Barbershop they're going to get some good, useful information," said Traylor. On a recent show, Traylor demonstrated the deft wit that audiences have come to appreciate, turning the abbreviation ADD, which traditionally stands for Attention Deficit Disorder, into "Attention Daddy Desire." Traylor later explained: "In society we feel the absence of fathers from too many households as well as the strength and affirmation they provide," he said. "There is no substitute for the mentoring relationship that a father brings to a family, and we pray that more fathers will be present to their children in meaningful ways." Aside from the topics of entrepreneurship and networking, Washington has recently partnered with other community leaders on an initiative called "70 by 2020," raising awareness about colorectal cancer. "I saw so many examples of the illness run rampant and so many people told me their stories that I decided to help," said Washington. Nearly 1,500 Mississippians are diagnosed with colon cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Mississippi has the highest colorectal cancer death rate in the United States and the disease is the second-leading cause of cancer death for residents of the Magnolia State. Sadly, fewer than 60 percent of Mississippians for whom colorectal cancer screening is
recommended are screened. Along with Washington, Dr. Samuel C. Pace is part of a growing coalition of private citizens and professional health care providers promoting the "70 by 2020" initiative, which aims to get at least 70 percent of age -appropriate Mississippians screened by 2020. Pace said that the help of those who have the public's ear, like Washington, is invaluable. "Aaron and I have been working together for several months and he's just a great champion of good ideas and wellrespected community leader who is very effective in communicating the importance of screening and awareness," said Pace. "People trust their barber," Pace said with a goodnatured laugh. "Aaron is genuinely concerned with his clients' wellbeing and it shows in his dedication to this initiative and all the good work he does." That work also includes serving on the boards of the Community Development Foundation and on consultative boards for the Tupelo Public School System. Connecting People As the father of two Washington said it's important to "teach those who will teach." He and his wife, Twila Cook Washington, strive to be good parents amid a world that sometimes tests their values, Washington said. At A Plus Barbershop, the conversation ranges from sports to faith to politics and all things in between. Washington segues between topics as easily as parting hair with a comb and he makes an intentional effort, in accordance with his business's mission statement, to keep things positive and professional and to respect diversity. "When you're in a privileged place like I am, to hear the things I hear and see the things I've seen, you begin to understand something about human nature," said Washington. "At A Plus we want a professional yet family-friendly environment. I want people to look at me and my staff and understand that the excellence we produce reflects our respect for them and our passion for building a stronger community. I see myself as a conduit. If I can help connect people, ideas and dreams, and get information to the right ear, I've succeeded."
SMITH from page 1 recognize what was lacking in the lives of many athletes, specifically the gap between the services provided from agents and other, traditional forms of representation and the type of integral, broad-ranging personal development that could help these men and women handle their current situations more successfully and to transition smoothly into the next phase of their lives," said Smith. The Athlete's Nexus might be viewed as a type of hybrid company. Smith provides marketing and branding that is important now but pays off later. In addition, Smith and her team of six, each specializing in a different aspect of marketing and business management, go further to offer a more holistic form of personal assistance. "We've assembled a well-rounded team, including business consultants, publicists and speech coaches so that we may more adequately serve the needs of today's athletes," said Smith. "We prepare athletes and plug them into opportunities like speaking engagements, endorsements and community service initiatives and we connect them with reputable sports professionals who can assist them in other aspects of their personal and professional lives. We help athletes leverage their celebrity status to the maximum, in an impactful way, a way that positively influences those who admire them." Among the notable athletes who've taken advantage of The Athlete's Nexus's services are former Ole Miss Rebel and Chicago Bears guard Terrence Metcalf and Sonny Weems, a former Toronto Raptor and current Euroleague player. As a black woman Smith said she's also sensitive to the negative stereotypes that plague black athletes, including that they're wasteful, brash and too often involved in embarrassing, criminal incidents. "That's why we're not just concerned about the game but about every decision an athlete makes," said Smith. Too many athletes, especially rookies, fall between the cracks of traditional, professional management structures, Smith said. "These kids come into big money, more than they've ever seen, at 19 and 20- years old, and everybody around them is working off commission," she said. "We offer an approach to representation that considers the whole person, not just the bank account." Smith cited a 2009 article in Sports Illustrated which said that a staggering 78 percent of players in the National Football League and 60 percent of players in the
National Basketball Association go bankrupt within two years of ending their playing careers. Several factors contribute to this, Smith said, including young athletes too often relying on family members to manage their wealth. "We want to let Mom be Mom and let professionals handle the business dimension of an athlete's life," said Smith. "You wouldn't go to your doctor for financial advice. In the same way, we don't want to see well-intentioned families broken or relationships damaged because of money, or the unintentional mishandling of money." Personal project Three-time all Southeastern Conference Lady Rebel Yolanda Moore is a friend and professional associate of Smith's and said that the innovations that she's bringing to the business are blazing a trail for African-American athletes and women. According to Moore, who won two WNBA championships with the Houston Comets and is now working on her Ph.D. in instructional and integrated systems and workforce development, Smith is exemplifying the type of integrated approach to personal development that leagues are striving for. "She's always been a great advocate for athletes and understands the process and knows, from experience, that there's not really an adequate support system out there," Moore said of Smith. "As a former professional athlete, Tywanna is a very credible source. She's very much in the mix and she's earned the right to be poised, as she is, to really make an impact in athletes' lives." Moore said that the new ground that Smith is breaking didn't even exist when she was playing. "Her philosophy is that if the service is not there to meet the need, then invent it," said Moore. "She decided to find a gap and to fill it." Smith and her husband, former Ole Miss basketball standout and current associate coach for the Itawamba Community College Indians, Jason Smith, have a twoyear-old son, and they want him to be able to admire the athletes he'll see in the spotlight, Smith said. "He'll look them and their success, or lack thereof, will affect the goals and expectations he sets for himself," she said. Each year the Smiths conduct the Hoops Academy, in order to teach the finer points of the game as well as to give life lessons to young athletes and their families. "In every aspect of what we do we find its best to employ the wisdom of people who've worn the same shoes," said Smith. "We want to give young athletes a blueprint for success that will carry them through the rest of their lives."
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That ‘Free’ Lunch Could Cost Plenty Those free-lunch seminar scams are still going on. That’s because it’s lucrative for scammers. They want to separate you from your money, and too often they succeed. The American Association of Retired Persons has released a study on victims of scam seminars and other financial risks to seniors. The study showed that people who are more likely than the general population to fall for investment scams have the following behaviors: They will listen to sales pitches on the phone, attend promotions where a free night’s stay or a meal is given, provide personal information to salespeople, allow people to come into their home for a sales pitch, read junk mail, not hang up on telemarketers, and call 1-800 numbers to send for free information. In other words, they’re opening themselves up to being scammed. Even if one of these financial seminars is hosted by your local senior center or another trusted local organization, do your homework in advance. Call the center to ask who checked it out, and how. Go online and do a search for the company’s name. What are their true qualifications? Are they local? See if there are any complaints at the Better Business Bureau. And if you go to a free lunch seminar (don’t go, but if you do): Don’t fill out any forms that give your personal information. Even giving your telephone number could be a step toward being harassed. They’ll want to visit you at your home, where you’re more vulnerable and have all your financial information handy so they can determine how much you’re worth and decide how to fine tune their approach. And leave your checkbook at home. 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. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Shoveling Snow Is Hard on Heart DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband is 73. I am sure he’s going to die this winter. He insists on shoveling our snow, and we have lots of it. He says it’s good for him; it gives him exercise. This from a man whose other exercise consists of popping open a beer can. He comes in after he’s cleared the walk, puffing and exhausted. Please talk some sense into him. — M.L. ANSWER: After every snowstorm, city emergency rooms fill with older men who have had a heart attack after cleaning their snow-covered walks. Snow shoveling is strenuous exercise. It burns 420 calories an hour. The heart rate of a shoveler rises to 170 beats a minute, and the systolic blood pressure (the first number of a reading) exceeds 200. Of course, the demand depends on the depth and weight of the snow. Older hearts cannot support such stress. In addition to the work of shoveling, cold weather adds more demands on the heart. Unless a man your husband’s age has had medical clearance for such exhausting exercise, he is tempting fate. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A friend has a case of constant hiccups. Can you suggest any possible cures? — P.W. ANSWER: Hiccups come from involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the horizontal muscle sheet that lies between the chest and the abdomen. It is the principal breathing muscle. Sometimes persistent contractions can be traced to gallbladder problems, diseases of the pancreas,
reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus (heartburn) or an abscess on the abdominal side of the diaphragm. However, most of the time, no cause is found. For temporary hiccups, gulping food and simultaneously swallowing air sometimes brings them on. So can carbonated beverages. Through the years readers have provided me with hundreds of home remedies for dealing with hiccups, and I welcome new additions. Swallowing a teaspoon of sugar irritates the throat, which sets in motion a reflex that can end hiccups. Breathing into a paper bag raises the blood carbon-dioxide level, which, in turn, raises blood acidity, and that triggers a release of calcium. Calcium can spark nerve signals to stop hiccups. Putting angostura bitters on the back of the tongue is another sometimes-successful trick. Hiccups that last longer than 48 hours aren’t likely to respond to home remedies. Medicines have to be turned to. Chlorpromazine, omeprazole, metoclopramide and baclofen are often successfully used. In cases that are resistant to medicine treatment and that are disrupting a person’s life, doctors can interrupt, in a number of ways, the transmission of nerve signals conducted to the diaphragm by the phrenic nerve. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 34 and have been jogging for 10 years. I do it year-round. I’ve noticed this winter that my knees feel stiff before I run. They don’t hurt during the run or after. Could this be a sign that I’m getting arthritis? — B.C. ANSWER: It’s not likely that at age 34 you’re coming down with arthritis. It’s more likely a weather thing. Cold weather thickens joint fluid. That makes joints stiff. Warming the fluid by exercise relieves the stiffness. *** 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. © 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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BACK TO BASICS FITNESS
Tick-Tock, Don’t Stop The New Year raises its brow with a loud bang, leaving in its wake, yesterdays promises and ushering in tomorrow with resounding hope. “This is the year I will eat healthy, exercise more and become more fit.” Does this sound familiar? At some point in our lives, many of us have Arlene recited these exact words of something similar. We scope out the best deal on a gym membership. Invest in the purchase of proper workout attire and footwear. You proceed to hit the ground running to the gym of choice. Trying out new equipment with the hopes to strengthen and tone, and working up a sweat in hienergy fitness classes. Waking to find you have muscles aches in a plethora of new places. Let’s say week five rolls around and things are looking pretty good. You’ve adjusted nicely to the new changes to your healthier lifestyle, actually looking forward to heading to the gym, laying claim to your favorite spot among the rows of fitness equipment. You plug in to your favorite tune and buckle up for the ride, perhaps with the added bonus of losing a pound or three. Enthusiasm is almost as high as the optimistic hope of maybe losing a pant size by the months end. Unfortunately, a significant number of ‘newbies’ to the fitness game, tend to run out of steam about three to four months in. Heading to the gym, going for a walk after dinner, even planning that healthier meal, is approached with less zeal than when you first began. Loss of motivation toward a new task is common, even expected. The challenge is to continue to forge ahead even though passions have started to wane. So what do you do when you want to be healthy and fit but just don’t want to do ‘it’ anymore? My suggestion is, push harder! I
know you’ve heard it before. That’s a good thing! Good advice is often repeated, frequently ignored, and yet it is seldom forgotten. No good thing in life is easy to acquire. Success at any given task takes time, dedication and perseverance. Consider this. If it took time for ones body to become unhealthy and Dent unfit, then by the same token it will take time for the body to become fit and healthy. There are no healthy quick-fixes. One must put in the work to achieve the desired results. Repetition leads to learned behavior and this requires dedication. Rain or shine, day by day, make a conscious decision to get it done. Remember, you are worth the effort. Truthfully, there will be days you will not want to make the effort. Busy schedules and life in general are a challenge even for the most seasoned. Adding an exercise regime and throwing in healthy meal alternatives are additional tidbits piled on an already full plate. So it only stands to reason that one may find it easier to drop the latter from their routine. Let us remember, the clock is ticking and we don’t get a ‘do-over.’ Now is the time to live our best life, investing in becoming a healthier and more active you. So, don’t stop now, you’re getting your stride! Getting to the top of the mountain is filled with obstacles, bumps on the trail, and even a stumble or two. But once you make it to the top, the view is spectacular! As I often say, ‘Go get it! It won’t come to you!’
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Churches in Tippah County and beyond join together in unity
L-R: Pastor Tim Watson, Bro. Bobby Ray Edgeston, and Pastor Billy Geanes
By Lucy Weber Charity Church of Jesus Christ in Walnut is preparing for its annual unity service on Jan. 15.
For the sixth year, the Rev. Tim Watson, pastor of the Apostolic Pentecostal church in Walnut, and his brother, the Rev. Bradley Watson, the associate
pastor, invite African American churches of all denominations throughout the area to join in worship. "It's a great night of praise and worship honoring the life of our Lord Jesus Christ and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," Tim Watson said. "We open our church doors to all local black churches to honor the legacy of Dr. King. "The message of the service is not to be judged by the color of your skin. We all bleed red," Watson said. "If the Lord's in it, it can be done. We want to spread the love and love one another." The gathering has grown over the past five years from about 90 to more than 300 strong in faith, Watson said. "It's grown so big we now have to have a committee, a group of pastors who plan the service," he said. "This all started about six years ago when we made up our minds to live up to the church's
name, Charity. All people need to feel loved and welcome. My brother said we needed to be the church to fill that gap," Watson said. The 2017 service is set for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15. The service is filled with music from a mass choir from different churches, praise from several preachers and sharing the love of Jesus and the messages of Dr. King. It usually lasts two to three hours, "but if the spirit breaks out, we don't stop it," Watson said. The service at the church at 3750 County Road 201 in Walnut is open to anyone who wants to share the joy. "Our goal is to continue to grow the service so that that it gets so large we have to move to a bigger meeting place. This service is the best thing for Tippah County and my little church," said Watson, who founded the
church with his brother 11 years ago. "Why not get excited when God is showing you love, love, love." The January unity service builds relationships between the pastors and their congregations throughout the year. "We encourage one another by sending messages and texts. We have built relationships that are so strong."
I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Luster realizes pro football dream in Europe By Lucy Weber From the Corinth High Warriors to the Helsinki Roosters, Bernard Luster has made a name for himself on the gridiron. "I never thought I'd be a Rooster, but now I'm rocking the Rooster gear," said Luster, who graduated from Corinth High School in 2006. Luster lives six months of the year in the United States and six months in Europe, where he recently finished his second season as a pro with the Finnish team that's a member of the American Football Association of Finland. Before that, he was a pro for two years with the Marburg Mercenaries in Germany. In this country, he was based in Tucson, Arizona. After graduating from Northeast Mississippi Community College, Luster attended William Penn University where he was a standout wide receiver. He realized his dream of playing professional football first with the Odessa Roughnecks and then San Antonio Talons in the Arena Football League. "I never thought football would take
me so many places," said Luster, who recently returned to Finland to start conditioning and training. Europeans teams play a May to September schedule. In the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Luster helped the team win the Finnish championship. The 2016 season was the fifth championship in a row for the team that is made up of professionals from the United States and other countries. "I love it over there. I'm getting to see the world," Luster said. "I'm into learning new cultures." Luster said Bernard he always Luster dreams of traveling but figured it would follow his career as a pro player. Now, he doesn't have to wait to travel the world and play professionally.
"I always had my mind set on being a professional athlete. Coaches said I always outworked everyone else," he said. "I'm walking on faith and I've worked hard to take me this far. Everything is in God's hands." Not only does Luster play wide receiver for the Roosters, but he also helps with coaching the offense and working with team members on their strength and conditioning. Luster, who has a bachelor of science degree from William Penn in kinesiology, said his long-term goal includes working as a strength/conditioning coach and owning his own sports performance facility to help other athletes be at the top of their games. Luster has traveled throughout Europe training professional soccer players and hockey players. Luster said he wants to show young athletes there is more than being a "hometown hero." "I want kids to know that there is more than high school. If you work hard,
you can be blessed with opportunities," he said.
Get Fit Quotes When you feel like quitting, think about why you started. - Author Unknown The same voice that say's "give up" can also be trained to say "keep going". - Author Unknown Three little words: You've Got This (Now Git It)
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KEITH from page 1 was invited to interview for a full-time position. He got the job. After graduating from Tuskegee, he moved to Joliet, Ill., to work for Caterpillar as a facility engineer for a year. Then, Keith moved to the plant in Aurora, Ill., in global purchasing. As he moved up the company ladder, a year later he was back to Joliet as an operations section manager. He stayed there for five years before moving to Sumer in 2015 as an operations group manager. "It took me eight years to get back down South," he said, adding that adjusting to the Illinois winters, including the occasional bliz-
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zard, took some getting used to. Along his career path, Keith married his wife Cherron in October 2015. They have a seven-year-old son, Donovan. Keith said he tries to get home to Corinth for visits at least once or twice a year. His parents, Lamar and Belinda Keith, plus grandparents, aunts, uncles and sister make for wonderful homecomings. Plus there's the added bonus of food favorites like bar-
beque, slugburgers and hot tamales that only Corinth can dish up the right way. "I miss family and the involvement you get in a small community," Keith said, adding that his career has resulted in his living outside big cities, which he does enjoy. Keith said he appreciates his upbringing in Corinth that has resulted in a good life. "Life has been a great experience."
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PERSONAL FINANCE
Focus on Credit Factors, Not Credit Scores
By Nathaniel Sillin You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can be incredibly important to your financial future. It could impact your likelihood of getting approved for a loan and the interest rate you'll get on new financial products. However, understanding the factors that influence your credit score can be even more important than knowing the score itself. There are five key factors that influence your credit scores. Fair Isaac Corporation's FICO credit scores are used for most lending decisions in the U.S., and the latest FICO base scoring model has
a 300 to 850 range. The score depends on the information in a person's credit report, and the lower the score the more likely the person is to pay late. Past credit mistakes can stay on your reports for seven to 10 years. While the impact of negative marks diminishes over time, the credit-building process can be slow. However, just as a rising tide lifts all boats, improving your core credit factors could help raise all your scores over time. FICO shares the five key factors that you should focus on to build healthy credit and the approximate weighting of each. 1. Payment history – 35 percent. A history of on-time payments can help your credit, while late payments, collection accounts, bankruptcies or other negative payment-related items could hurt it. Some types of accounts, such as utility or mobile phone contracts, don't generally report positive activity (on-time payments) to credit bureaus. But if the account gets sent to collections, that could still hurt your credit. You might want to open an account that reports your payments to the credit bureaus if you don't already have one (you can call the issuer and ask). Some people start with a secured credit card
or a credit-builder loan from a credit union, but consider what type of account best fits your situation. 2. Amounts owed – 30 percent. The amount you owe versus your available credit, known as your utilization rate, is another important factor. A lower utilization rate often leads to better credit. If you're able to pay down credit card debt, that could quickly improve your utilization rate. Increasing your cards' credit limits and keeping credit cards open even when you don't regularly use them could also help. 3. Length of credit history – 15 percent. FICO looks at the age of your oldest account, newest account and average age of all your accounts. A longer history is usually better than a short one. Keeping accounts open, and ideally in good standing, can help you increase your length of credit history. Even when you close an account it will remain on your reports and count towards your credit history for seven to 10 years. 4. New credit – 10 percent. The new credit section considers how many new accounts you have, what types of accounts they are and recent inquiries into your credit.
Hard inquiries generally occur when someone requests your credit report to make a lending decision or rental screening. A single inquiry will generally drop your score by a few points for several months, while multiple inquiries could have a larger negative impact. However, credit-scoring agencies let you shop for a loan without a penalty. Multiple hard inquiries for some types of loans, such as auto loans, could count as a single inquiry for credit-scoring purposes if they occur within a 14- to 45day period. Soft inquiry, which can happen when you check your credit or a company pre-qualifies you for an offer, don't hurt your credit at all. Try not to open new accounts unless you need them and avoid new hard inquiries in the months leading up to applying for an important loan. 5. Credit mix –10 per-
cent. Your experience with different types of credit, such as revolving credit and installment loans, could impact your score, particularly if there isn't a lot of information in your credit report. Having at least one credit card could help your credit mix, although that's not necessarily reason enough to apply for a card.
Internet Fraud Soars, Are You Prepared? If 2012 has a theme, it might well be the Year of Increased Internet Fraud. The problems don’t occur as much with what we block out with our virus protection as they do with the parts we do let in: email we open and websites we visit. One source pegs the increase in “phishing” (getting your information) at 1,200 percent in just the past six months. It’s only going to get worse. During the recent holidays, right in the middle of online shopping season, customers received fake messages supposedly from a major online store. The email looked genuine: the content looked right, the subject line was one that many people would open — but the sender’s address was forged, and it asked for personal information. That’s the key right there: When an email or a site wants your data, beware. The collection form might be a duplicate of the info-gathering method of the legitimate site and look very authentic. What do they want? They want your personal information any way they can get it. It might be a direct steal when you help by typing in your name and information. It might be that you’re
Bottom line: Learn which factors matter the most to your credit scores, and try to make a habit of practicing credit-building behavior. Creating a system that'll help you make on-time payments and only using a small portion of your available credit are good starts.
tricked into downloading a keystroke logger program that will capture everything you type in. Here are some initial steps you can take to protect yourself: 1. Err on the side of caution. Be skeptical. Don’t click any links, even out of curiosity. (Even clicking might start a download of spyware.) Don’t provide any personal information that’s asked for. If in doubt, close the email, close your email client completely, delete your browsing history and close all your browser windows. Then navigate to that company’s website in your normal way by typing in the URL. Be sure your browser’s phishing filter is turned on. 2. Better yet, pick up the phone. Call the company and tell them about the email you’ve received. (They’ll want to know.) Ask if the mail was legitimate and if something is wrong with your account. To learn more in general about online fraud, go online to Fraud Watch International [www.fraudwatchinternational.com]. Explore the tabs for Fraud Education and Consumer, but especially the Phishing Alerts. Click one event in the very long list, especially if you recognize the company, and explore how the fraud was accomplished. There are graphics and text to describe each step. 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. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• The end of the year is a great time to pick up next year’s holiday decorations at a discount. Before you pack away your holiday lights, ornaments, cards, etc., do an inventory and see if you are able to find what you need to complete your look at a slashed price. • Computer grocery lists can make not only shopping easier, but organization as well. Keep a file listing all the items you usually purchase from week to week. You even can create sections based on where certain items are located throughout the store. This will ensure that you don’t miss something, necessitating a return trip to the store. Stay organized to save money. • “Keep a small package of antibacterial wipes in your car to clean your hands after pumping gas. Not only is there any potential gas to get off your hands, but those handles don’t get cleaned often, and are very dirty.” — R.D. in South Carolina • “If you have extra papers that are printed only on one side, save them. You can cut them in quarters and staple several sheets together to make scrap-paper pads to keep near the telephone or on the fridge. They are handy, and you’ll be reusing material, which is good for the environment.” — U.L. in Missouri • Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable for craft projects. 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.
• It was American journalist and satirist Ambrose Bierce who made the following sage observation: “There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don’t know.” • Those who study such things say that when a ladybug is frightened, it squirts a foul-smelling goo from its knees. • You might be surprised to learn that approximately 40 percent of the oxygen in the world’s atmosphere is provided by the verdant plant growth of South America’s Amazon River basin. • Mayan artwork dating back as far as 700 A.D. shows people preparing chocolate beverages. Chocolate was so valued by the natives of the Americas, the Maya even used cacao beans as currency. • For reasons that aren’t quite clear, in 1960 Macy’s department store introduced a vending machine that dispensed men’s underwear. After an initial flurry of shoppers coming to see the new contraption, the machine was doomed to obscurity due to lack of interest. • Here’s a question for the ladies: Are you a philematophobe? If you’re a woman who hates to be kissed, you are. • In 1958, then-Vice President Richard Nixon made a state visit to Venezuela. It seems he wasn’t terribly popular there, and one of the protesters spit on him. The Secret Service detained the man, and an irate Nixon kicked him in the shins. • Only about 37 percent of the newspapers published in the Unites States are recycled. • The next time you’re thinking about getting a new pet, consider this: Animal behaviorists say that a puppy can’t hold a memory for more than 45 seconds. • Researchers at Yale University have determined that people think more efficiently in the winter than in the summer. *** Thought for the Day: “A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company.” — Gian Vincenzo Gravina
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Getting Back to Basics: The Lost Art of Writing Things Down
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(StatePoint) In this digital age, you may go days without using a pen and paper, but there are many reasons to skip the devices and stick to writing things down. From staying organized to planning your week to tracking career growth, here are a few things to take note of when it comes to taking notes. • Taking notes in longhand can help you retain more information, suggests a study from Princeton and UCLA, as taking notes makes you more likely to process the information and reframe it in your own words. Not only that, your notepad is likely to contain fewer distractions than your laptop, tablet or phone. • Look professional and stay organized at your next interview or meeting. Taking notes will make you look engaged and interested in what is happening, and a professional planner and/or notebook are must-have workplace accessories. Brands like AT-A-GLANCE offer professional, yet stylish planners, matching desk pads, notepads and wall calendars in a variety of styles and formats. Visit MyAtAGlanceStory.com for organizational inspiration. • Making comments in your notebook or planner helps you become the publisher of your story, capturing your life’s moments along the way. These are tools that help you look back on events in a tangible way. • Rid yourself of the ever-present stress that comes with a busy life. Seeing everything written down will give you a sense of control. You will
feel confident in knowing you have it all set, and keeping a record of your tasks in one location gives you an easy, organized way to get a grasp on your days. • Using a planner to track your schedule can actually help you find missing time. You will have a better grasp on what is coming up and may even see a break that leaves you time to schedule dinner with a friend, try that new recipe you’ve been craving, or time to search for that special birthday present you need for the party this weekend. • Increase productivity by maximizing the 24 hours that you have. Seeing everything on paper will help you plan and prioritize. Having “scheduled downtime” can help you to know when to go full steam ahead and when to take a break and unwind for a bit. • Tracking in one place can also help prevent committing to things you can’t do. Wall calendars for the house are a great tracking tool for multiple schedules, helping day-today tasks run smoothly. • Whether you’re planning a wedding or a work conference, a planner is among the most important assets you can use to aid your efforts, helping you keep track of all the details, large and small. Find a favorite pen and a favorite planner, and get back to basics. It may have been a little while since you relied on paper, but you may find that writing things down helps you keep better track of all of life’s little details and makes you the publisher of your own story.
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If you’re celebrating the New Year with a party, be sure to include this scrumptious cheesecake on the menu. It looks as festive as it tastes. 2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese 1 (4-serving) package sugarfree instant white-chocolate pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup water 1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 1 (6-ounce) purchased chocolate pie crust 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 to 5 drops red food coloring 1 tablespoon slivered almonds 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips 3 maraschino cherries, quartered 1. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly into pie crust. Refrigerate while preparing topping. 2. In medium bowl, gently combine remaining 3/4 cup whipped topping, almond extract and food coloring. Evenly spread topping mixture over set filling. Sprinkle almonds, chocolate chips and cherry pieces evenly over top. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serves 8. • Each serving equals: About 206 calories, 6g fat, 11g protein, 27g carb., 641mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Fat. © 2011 Ki
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A quick weeknight chili that’s packed with buttery black soy beans, tender-crisp green beans and meltin-your-mouth sweet potatoes. Serve with a chunk of warm corn bread. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and each cut crosswise in half 3 (about 1 1/2 pounds) medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon sugar 1 salt 2 cans (15 ounces) black soy beans, rinsed and drained, substitute black beans Sour cream (optional) 1. In nonstick 5-quart to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. 2. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic and jalapeno, and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes with their juice, green beans, sweet potatoes, sugar, salt and 2 cups water; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. 3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add soybeans and cook 2 minutes longer to heat through. Serve with sour cream, if you like. • Each serving: About 275 calories, 5g total fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate, 11g dietary fiber, 14g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
1. LANGUAGE: From what language are all the modern Romance languages derived? 2. SCIENCE: What term describes the lowest point in a satellite orbiting the Earth? 3. HISTORY: When did Labor Day become a federal holiday in the United States? 4. INVENTIONS: What was Eli Whitney’s most famous invention? 5. GOVERNMENT: In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What nation calls itself Espana in its native tongue? 7. ANCIENT WORLD: Where did the Minoan culture flourish? 8. POETRY: Who wrote the poem called “The Waste Land”? 9. MUSIC: What Beatles’ album features the songs “Rocky Raccoon” and “Helter Skelter”? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many pints are in a quart? Answers 1. Latin 2. Perigee 3. 1894 4. Cotton gin 5. 1789 6. Spain 7. Crete 8. T.S. Eliot 9. “The Beatles” (The White Album) 10. Two
1. In 2009, Philadelphia’s Chase Utley became the second player to hit five home runs in a World Series. Who was the first? 2. Who was the oldest player to steal a base in the major leagues? 3. Name the first college football Division I player to have 1,500 yards rushing and 1,500 yards passing in the same season. 4. In the 2009-10 season, Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans became the fourth rookie in NBA history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists per game. Name two of the first three to do it. 5. Entering the 2011-12 season, how many times had Jaromir Jagr tallied 40-plus goals in an NHL season? 6. Northwestern has won the women’s lacrosse national championship six times in the past seven seasons (2005-11). Name the only other school to win a title during that time. 7. Who was the first mixed martialarts fighter to win major titles in two weight classes? Answers 1. Reggie Jackson of the New York Yankees, in 1977. 2. Arlie Latham was 49 years old when he stole a base for the 1909 New York Giants. 3. Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, in 2010. 4. Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. 5. Six times. 6. Maryland beat Northwestern in 2010. 7. Randy Couture.
New Year, New You! Many people invest time and energy in losing weight after the holidays. If you're one of them, the most important thing to remember is to adopt healthy habits that last. Glenda Kinder, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, suggests working on habits that result in both health benefits and weight loss. Weight-lossonly diets don't work because they focus on avoiding forbidden foods, not on enjoying delicious, nutritious foods. When making diet changes, keep it simple. Focus on making different choices and examine the types of food
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you typically eat. Instead of highly processed foods made from white flour, look for ways to eat more whole-grain foods. It's never been easier to find a tasty, whole-grain product in breads, cereals, crackers and other grain foods. One of the best ways to satisfy your appetite is to eat a lean, healthy protein at each meal. Healthy proteins like chicken or turkey breast, fish, lean red meat, whey protein and nonfat dairy can help you stay on your diet plan. For some meals, choose a vegetable protein like nuts, beans, tofu or edamame. In general, a protein serving should not be more than the size and thickness of the palm of your hand. Proteins take longer for your body to digest, so you feel full longer. A meal high in protein and plant foods can prevent cravings for up to four hours. Another practice for a healthy diet is to eat two colors at every meal. This means eating two or more servings of plants -- the fresher and more colorful the better -- morning, noon and night. Although juice is a healthy choice, it's best to limit the amount consumed to no more than 3/4 cup a day. You're better off eating the whole fruit -- it's
more satisfying and provides more fiber. There's nothing like fresh produce for improving health and achieving weight loss. Vegetables are more
important than fruits, so try to have at least one vegetable at each meal. If you follow these simple guidelines and incorporate great recipes like my Chicken and Apples with Lemon Balsamic Sauce, you can control hunger, and you'll give your body the disease-fighting nutrients it needs. CHICKEN AND APPLES WITH LEMON BALSAMIC SAUCE Chicken breast meat is a healthy but rather bland source of protein.
Pairing lean chicken with apples and spinach in this flavorful lemon balsamic sauce showcases each ingredient and provides you with a lean protein, fruit and a vegetable in one dish. 4 chicken breast halves with the skin but no bone (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking-oil spray 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup 1 large Jonagold or Mutsu apple (8 ounces), cut in half, cored and sliced thinly 1 (16 ounce) bag triple-washed baby spinach 1 tablespoon whipped butter 1. Season chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. 2. Spray a large skillet with the cooking-oil spray and heat on high
until hot; reduce heat to medium-high and add the chicken breasts, skin side down. Saute for 6 minutes or until the skin is nicely browned. Transfer with tongs or a slotted spoon to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil. 3. Turn the heat to high. Mix the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, garlic, broth and syrup in skillet until well-blended. Bring sauce to a boil. 4. Turn heat to low and add butter, stirring until it melts. Add apples and half the bag of spinach and stir. Simmer for 6 minutes and add remaining spinach. Simmer another 3 minutes, until the apples soften and the sauce reduces slightly. 5. Add chicken, skin side up, to the pan, along with any juices from the chicken plate. Cook 12 to 14 minutes over medium heat, or until chicken is just cooked through. Transfer chicken to each of 4 plates and top each serving with some of the sauce. Serve with whole-wheat pasta, couscous or brown rice. Serves 4. (Additional information provided by www.missourifamilies.org)