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Vol 20, No. 2 • July 2020

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Partnerships work to keep communities tested

family nurse practitioner and chief quality officer at North Mississippi Primary Health Care.

For the testing, the organization gets about 100 test kits. With eight clinic locations in the region, NMPHC has been able to conduct one or two testing events a week.

“We hope to be able to offer up to 100 tests to the community for free through this partnership. Since this will happen at a community location away from our clinic, we are depending on our partners to help us get a good location to accommodate the traffic and all our setup. Typically, people will remain in their vehicles, give their information to a staff member, and then get the nasal swab for testing. We generally have results back in about a week,” she said.

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“NMPHC would certainly like to engage with more

By Lucy Weber North Mississippi Primary Health Care Inc. and committed community partners are at work to keep the region healthy and in the know during this time of coronavirus..

Working with partners like The Community News Flash that want local communities protected, NMPHC has held drive-through field testing to test for the disease.

“This is our first partnership with community members to provide testing. We conducted drive-thru testing at all our clinics during April and May to try to identify those who may be infected and asymptomatic. Our efforts are still limited by the amount of testing supplies we can access at one time,” said Christina K. Nunnally, Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS

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How to Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

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(StatePoint) COVID-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy -- both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned.

But can you stay active and mentally healthy while social distancing? The answer is a resounding yes.

While routines have changed, it’s critical that people keep exercising and eating nutritious meals, since the body is often able to better fight off illnesses when it’s healthy and strong. Taking these steps helps fight off stress, which most people are experiencing right now in one way or another.

Here is some advice from Cigna chief nursing officer, Mary Picerno to help stay healthy, both physically and mentally, during this time.

• Get Outside: While it’s important to limit physical interactions, getting outside for a run, walk or bicycle ride is a great way to boost endorphins and enjoy fresh air.

Just make sure to maintain six feet between yourself and others. If weather or other rea-

sons limit your ability to go outside, many companies and gyms are offering free online exercises right now. Endorphins have been found to reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness and help fight against depression.

• Get Proper Nutrition: Add fruits and vegetables to your plate for colorful, nutrient-rich meals. Vegetables also are a good source of fiber. Eating well will help you feel better and give you energy to keep moving. Now is a great time to try that new recipe or food subscription box!

• Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dehydration can cause unclear thinking and mood swings.

Not sure how much to drink? Many medical professionals suggest following the 8x8 rule, eight ounces of water eight times a day.

• Stay Connected: Just because you can’t be with friends and family in person doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch. Set up time to connect with video chats, phone calls and emails. Staying connected doesn’t have to be high-tech. Have kids or just a kid at heart? Write encouraging messages on your driveway or in your windows for your neighbors, and postal and delivery workers.

• Know Your Options: One of the best ways to prepare is knowing what to do if you start to show symptoms. Cigna and many other health insurers are now waiving the costs of doctor visits related to a COVID-19 diagnosis as well as the cost of COVID-19 FDA-approved testing. To minimize your exposure, call or email your doctor or a local health system about a telehealth visit to be screened for COVID-19.

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Editor’s Corner

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A Balanced Family: Using the Kitchen Table It is that time of year when we celebrate the birth of our nation. With so much going on in our country, it may seem difficult to celebrate anything, but we will try. Social gatherings and the 4th of July barbeques will certainly look different as we continue to cope with Covid, but we can still find our festive spirits. I admit that may be tough given the current state of affairs.

There is a plea in the air for all of us to search deep within our souls to fight the ills of radical inequality and injustice that our country does NOT stand for and stamp out the root of the systemic evil that has

Becoming Balanced: A Seven Part Series on Becoming a Better You plagued our country for centuries.

I grew up watching news programs with my Dad. And that habit has followed me into adulthood. Watching the recent news of civil unrest and unfair treatment of people of color really drives home the roles we each play in society and how we can utilize our roles to make a difference.

You might ask, "What role can I play to help rid this country of the evil pestilence of the past?" I say the answer is simple. Use your kitchen tables to educate your family as you attempt to live a balanced life.

The kitchen table is one of the most important places to educate the next generation on the importance of love and respect for each other. Somewhere along the way, we've lost that or seem to have stopped teaching it. Love and respect is all it would take to combat the evil in the world. Respect the fact that we are all different. We are each on different journeys and we each have dif-

ferent roles. Respecting other people and their points of view is critical to living a balanced life. We are not always going to agree. That's ok. That does not mean we have to hate.

Loving more is another technique you can use to live a more balanced life.

Loving does not mean being friends with someone; the kitchen table is an excellent place to begin teaching these qualities We must stop using our kitchen tables as a catchall for coats, computers, and papers, etc.

Otherwise, the next generation will perilously travel down the road that will eventually lead to the demise of this country. We cannot let this time in our history pass without passing on love, tolerance, and acceptance. You can be an excellent teacher regardless of the role you play in life.

Remember the parable of the Good Samaritan in the Gospel of Luke? Remember how a Jewish traveler is beaten and left stripped of his clothing? Both a priest and a Levite come across the traveler but avoid him.

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Remember, we were created equal, but not all have been treated equal. Let's live out the creed of this country with love. Have a safe and happy 4th! Whoo!

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JULY BIBLE TRIVIA 1. This reluctant prophet was thrown overboard in a storm.

2. This man of Tekoa was a simple laborer who had the audacity to confront the king's priest at his shrine.

3. This man prophesied against Nineveh.

4. This prophet was famous for his marriage to a prostitute.

5. This prophet predicted the outpouring of God's Spirit upon all people 6. This man wrote a brief book against Edom.

7. This sister of a Hebrew leader was herself a prophetess. For a time she was afflicted with leprosy.

8. The only female judge of Israel, this woman was considered a prophetess.

9. This apostle of Jesus recorded his visions of the world's end times.

10. This man, who traveled to Antioch with Paul, Silas, and Barnabas, was considered a prophet.

11. This prophet spoke of the need to purify temple worship after the return from exile in Babylon. He spoke of the coming of someone like the prophet Elijah.

12. This man of Moresheth was a contemporary of Isaiah. He spoke of the need to walk humbly with God. 13. This prophet, who posed much of his book in the form of questions and answers, concluded that "the just shall live by faith."

14. Active during Josiah's reign, this prophet spoke about judgment and the coming "day of the Lord."

15. This unlucky prophet delivered an unfavorable message to King Ahab.

16. This false prophet wore a yoke, which Jeremiah broke.

17. This traveling companion of Paul was considered a prophet.

18. Active at the time of the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, this prophet is associated with Zechariah.

19. This prophet, who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, had visions of a flying scroll and a gold lampstand.

20.This man is spoken of as being his brother's prophet. He is also famous for having constructed a golden calf.

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June Answers 1. Elisha (1-2 Kings) 2. Nathan (2 Samuel, 1 Kings) 3. Daniel 4. Jeremiah 5. Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-13) 6. Elijah (1-2 Kings) 7. Ezekiel 8. Isaiah 9. John The Baptist 10. Agabus (Acts 11:27-28; 21:10-11) 11. Jesus 12. Huldah (2 Kings 22) 13. The daughters of Philip (Acts 21:8-9) 14. Anna (Luke 2:36-38) 15. Samuel 16. Balaam (Numbers 22-24) 17. Abraham (Genesis 20:1-7) 18. Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15) 19. Gad (2 Samuel 24:10-14) 20. Ahijah (1 Kings 11:29-40)

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DISTANCING ....from page 1 you should take next.

• Get Support: Talking through concerns and fears can help put them in perspective and make you feel calmer. You may want to

reach out for professional support if you’re struggling.

Cigna offers many resources and tools, including a 24hour toll-free help line (1855-287-8400) to speak with qualified behavior health clinicians, a webinar focused on managing anxiety, fears and concerns, and

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community partners to increase testing. If someone identifies a community or population that is having an increased rate of infection, we want to make sure that everyone has access to testing. Organizers can contact me at christina.nunnally@nmphc.org to discuss potential testing events in the eight county area,” Nunnally said.

So far during the COVID-19 outbreak, NMPHC has collected more than 1,500 test specimens for coronavirus since midMarch.

“As a community health center, we feel that we are responsible for providing health care to all members of the communities we serve. We offer symptom assessment and testing for anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay,” Nunnally said.

Luckily, the eight counties that NMPHC overall initially were not hit as hard by the virus as other areas of the state.

“Although the overall infection rates have not been as severe as in others, they are now rising across the service areas,” she said. “Our role remains to assess and test patients, but also to educate the public on the importance of following protective recommendations.”

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During this challenging time, taking care of your health should be a priority.

People in the community still need to remember to wear face coverings when they are not around household members and keep a physical distance of at least six feet from others when they are out, Nunnally said.

“The rationale for wearing masks or other face-coverings is that if you are asymptomatically infected, you could spread the virus without knowing it. Also, the six feet of physical distance reduces the chance that droplets will travel from an infected person's respiratory tract to yours.

Droplets are spread when a person talks, sings, coughs, or sneezes. Forceful breathing, like when you yell or sing, tends to spread droplets farther; that's why masks are so important for indoor activities that involve those things,” Nunnally said.

How to Help Friends Vote Absentee From Anywhere in the World

(StatePoint) For military members and their families stationed away and U.S. citizens living abroad, family and friends are vital connections to life back home. For the 2020 general election, those friends can be an important source of voting information, especially for young people voting for the first time. And this year it’s even more important to register and request an absentee ballot early to avoid potential mail delays or other disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

An easy way to help

loved ones in the military or abroad vote absentee is by referring them to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which provides tools and resources to ensure that American citizens can vote from anywhere in the world.

Voters can visit FVAP.gov to find stateby-state official registration and ballot request deadlines, as well as information on completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which is the registration and ballot request form, and the Federal Write-In

Absentee Ballot (FWAB), the backup ballot. Both forms are available at FVAP.gov and can be filled out with the online assistant or by hand. For additional information, visit FVAP.gov, email Vote@FVAP.gov or call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683).

Important things to remember: 1. Submitting your FPCA early is the best way to help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

2. Using the FPCA provides our Service members, their families and overseas citizens with an option to receive balloting materials electronically.

3. Using the FPCA early grants voters the ability to use the FWAB as a backup ballot, if needed.

July 2020

What’s on Your Plate?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been trying to help us eat healthier for a very long time.

Back in 1943, we had “The Basic Seven” — seven categories of food we needed to eat on a daily basis.

Serving sizes weren’t included.

In 1956, the USDA switched to “The Basic Four,” and in 1979 to the “Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet.”

It added a new food category with fats, sweets and alcohol. In 1984, we got the “Food Wheel: A Pattern for Daily Food Choices.” This one included serving sizes.

Eight years later, in 1992, the “Food Guide Pyramid” came along with those tiny pictures of food. In 2005 we got the MyPyramid Food Guidance System, which was supposed to be a simplified pyramid.

Now, in an effort to keep us all eating correctly, we have “MyPlate.”

The icon is cute: a plate divided into four unequal sections, with a fork on the left and a circle above the plate for “Dairy.”

All this work, and I still didn’t know how much the USDA intends for me to eat.

On the website [www.choosemyplate.gov] I clicked on the Get a Personalized Plan link and entered my age, weight, height and level of exercise. It came back with a diet plan for me, including information such as “Make at least half your grains whole grains,” “Vary your veggies” and “Focus on fruit” with specific tips on how to do that.

While the “Plate” is a bit silly, as was the Pyramid, the information behind it is solid. Check the USDA website and see what it has to say.

You know, of course, that an entrepreneur somewhere is busily creating MyPlate plates with the appropriate sections all outlined for us.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible.

Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.

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Macular Degeneration Progress Can be Slowed DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have the dry type of macular degeneration. I take PreserVision with lutein tablets twice a day. I hear lutein is very good for my eyes, and I would like to take more than the 10 mg a day that I get in my tablets. I don’t know how much is safe. My doctor said he didn’t know. Will macular degeneration leave me completely blind? How long will it be before I cannot see anymore? — C.B. ANSWER: The macula is a small, round area in the center of the retina, the layer at the back of the eye that transmits incoming images to the brain so we can see. The macula is essential for clear, central vision, the kind needed to read, to drive and to recognize faces. Off-to-the-side vision remains. You won’t go completely blind.

Furthermore, dry macular degeneration most often advances gradually. It’s the more common variety, accounting for 90 percent of cases. It can stay at its present level for years, even for life. Wet macular degeneration comes about from the growth of blood vessels beneath the retina.

Those vessels are fragile and leak fluid. It tends to advance more rapidly.

Currently no cure exists for dry macular degeneration. A combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene (or vitamin A), zinc and copper appears to slow moderate macular degeneration’s progression to a more advanced stage. Your PreserVision is one such preparation.

Lutein is a plant product that might

aid in delaying the advance of dry macular degeneration. At this very moment, a large study is taking place to ascertain the place of lutein in the treatment of this common eye condition. The amount of lutein being tested in the study is 10 mg a day. Lutein appears to be a very safe substance, but I would stick with the 10 mg dose until the present study defines lutein’s place and its optimum dose.

The booklet on macular degeneration explains this prevalent eye problem in great detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 701W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please tell me about post-traumatic stress disorder. I think someone in my family suffers from it. — A.F. ANSWER: Having faced an event that threatened life or caused serious injury is the basis for post-traumatic stress disorder. The event keeps resurfacing in the mind with a clarity that imparts terror and helplessness, and sometimes guilt. The remembrance can happen during the day or in dreams.

An affected person stays in the alert mode at all times. He or she loses interest in life, neglects those around him or her, suffers from fragmented sleep, often erupts in outbursts of anger and is usually quite depressed.

Soldiers, firemen, policemen and those who suffered a sexual or physical attack are people who most often develop PTSD. With the combination of talk treatment and medicines, these people can usually regain their equilibrium and resume a normal life.

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MONEY

How to Choose the Right Personal Loan

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(StatePoint) When it comes to selecting a personal loan, making the right choice is essential, particularly when you’re in a tight financial spot or have imperfect credit and fewer options.

“It’s important to understand the type of loan you’re getting and the impact it can have on your long-term financial story,” says Chad Prashad, president and CEO of World Finance, a peoplefocused company providing personal installment loan solutions and personal tax preparation and filing services.

Serving millions of customers nationwide, World Finance helped more than 225,000 customers raise their credit score out of subprime and deep subprime in the last year, and is offering the following insights into obtaining a loan prudently.

Loan Types There are dozens of personal loan variations out there, but for borrowers with no credit or imperfect credit, there are three basic types to know.

• Pay day loans are typically for smaller amounts of money to be paid back in a lump sum on the next pay day. Customers are often required to provide a post-dated check for the loan amount that the

lender can automatically cash. While lenders don’t consider a borrower’s overall financial picture or ability to repay the loan, making them easy to acquire, these loans are notorious for having extremely high interest rates. Plus, your credit won’t be improved with timely repayment.

• Title loans offer higher loan amounts and the length of repayment periods vary. Obtained by posting an important asset (i.e. car title, mortgage) as collateral, you risk losing the asset and more if you can’t repay the loan and its high interest rates (usually well over 100 percent). Like with pay day loans, your credit won’t be improved with timely repayment.

• Personal installment loans let you borrow a set amount of money (usually $500-$5,000) and then pay it back in equal monthly installments over the life of the loan (typically four to 46 months) with accumulating interest.

Installment lenders work with borrowers to figure out the best monthly payment amount so that borrowers have enough funds left to cover essential monthly expenses.

These loans typically come with lower interest rates, and, because the

lender reports payment behavior to credit bureaus, also offer the opportunity to build credit and longterm financial stability. To learn more about installment loans versus pay day and title loans, visit LoansbyWorld.com.

Next Steps Before applying for any loan, read the fine print for interest rate, fees or prepayment penalty details. A bit of research can also clue you into whether you’re dealing with a reputable lender.

Reputable lenders will have a phone number and legitimate physical address that can be verified on Google and the Better Business Bureau.

All lenders and brokers are required to register in the states where they conduct business, so look for a state license.

Beyond these basics, prioritize a track record of honesty and customer success. Talk to trusted friends or colleagues who’ve been through the lending process. Lastly watch out for red flags -reputable lenders will never call or email you out of the blue with offers.

Free educational tools on financial subjects are offered by World Finance.

To learn more and take the American Financial Services Association’s MoneySKILL online course, visit LoansbyWorld.com/education.

“While acquiring a loan can be stressful, being able to turn obstacles into opportunities should be the cornerstone of any financial decision,” says Prashad.

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Being a Compassionate Caregiver to Someone Living With Dementia (StatePoint) Dementia can be devastating for the people who live with it and their family members, and it’s a diagnosis more Americans will face as the U.S. population ages.

In the next 20 years, the total number of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia in the U.S. is expected to approximately double from 7.2 million to nearly 13 million, according to the Milken Institute.

“As the life a person always knew becomes increasingly unfamiliar, caregivers can play an important role in helping ease anxiety,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., an in-home healthcare and assistance provider that takes a positive approach to caring for those with dementia. “With the right knowledge, a caregiver can help their loved one cope with the changes they are experiencing.”

Dementia is caused by physical changes in the brain and while there any many kinds of dementia, Alzheimer’s is the most common.

To approach caregiving with greater compassion, Interim HealthCare recommends three practical tips: 1. Use the hand-under-hand technique: Hand-under-Hand is a technique that caregivers can use to reduce anxiety and calm a person with dementia. The base or heal of the hand is a highly sensitive area. Put slight pressure on that area by clasping your loved one’s dominant hand. This technique works best if you put your hand underneath theirs. That gives them a feeling of control as well as calms them.

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2. Acknowledge evolving tastes: A person living with dementia experiences a range of sensory and cognitive changes that can affect their appetite and food preferences.

Indeed, your loved one’s favorite foods may now have a negative smell or taste to them. While maintaining good nutrition is essential, don’t force these foods or argue over them. Instead, offer a variety of balanced foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins, in small servings at first until you understand new preferences. Realize these preferences may change again.

3. Carve out time for art and music: Once a person is

diagnosed with dementia, their ability to act independently greatly diminishes. However, artwork and music allow for freedom of expression, which over time, can be quite impactful in relieving anxiety. Remember, it’s about the creative process, not your loved one’s abilities. So, set aside 30-45 minutes weekly for art or music and consider participating alongside them.

Committed to helping caregivers find the strength and stamina needed to provide compassionate support, Interim HealthCare has based its care approach on the methodology of Teepa Snow, an international leader in the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) philosophy. To that end, many caregivers and clinicians in the Interim HealthCare network participate in PAC training rooted in learning care techniques that can ease anxiety, as well as in understanding what a person living with dementia can still do -- even as the journey continues to become more difficult for them over time.

Interim HealthCare has created a free downloadable guide with more tips and guidance intended to provide the most supportive environment possible.

To download the free guide visit: Interimhealthcare.com/dementia-caregiver-guide.aspx.

Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult journey.

However, a greater understanding of the condition can help caregivers better cope and manage their role with compassion.

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Diabetes diagnosis doesn’t slow down Selmer third-grader

By Lucy Weber Kensley Williamson is an energetic 8-year-old who loves sports and ice cream.

The upcoming third-grader at Selmer Elementary, by necessity, doesn’t squirm at the sight of needles and getting shots. Diagnosed at age 6 with Type 1 diabetes, she pricks her finger with a needle six to eight times each day and gives herself shots of insulin daily to manage her Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. There is no cure so people live with the condition for the rest of their lives after being diagnosed. People with Type 1 manage their blood sugar with insulin, diet and lifestyle.

“She’s an amazing little girl,” said her mother Chasity Williamson. “It doesn’t limit her. We try to make her feel as normal as possible. It’s amazing at age 6 how quickly she got what she needed to do. She accepts it and does what she needs to do.”

Kensley takes four insulin shots a day, and she’s been giving them to herself for a year. Before each meal, she injects herself with a quick-acting insulin and before bed she uses a longacting insulin to keep her blood sugar in check through the night.

“We thing we have to do is have her meal figured out so we know the dosage before she eats,” her mom said.

Kensley counts her carbohydrates, or carbs – adding up all the carbs in everything she eats and

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drinks – to manage her blood sugar levels. Carbs, which include sugars, have a direct effect on blood sugar.

A carb is counted as 15 grams per serving. She eats what she wants and her parents figure out the amount of insulin she needs.

The whole family, which includes a 13-year-old and a 5-year-old brother, eats and drinks sugar-free juices and low-sugar treats. Kensley’s doctor reminds them “she’s a kid” so an occassional cupcake or candy is allowed and adjustments are made to her insulin dosage, her mother said.

A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes means a big lifestyle change for a family when a child is diagnosed, Williamson said. Kensley’s parents and her grandmother, who watches her when her parents work, calculate her blood sugar and are quick to remind Kensley to check the level if they think it’s too low or too high.

“We really had to stay on her about checking her levels. Now she can tell if it’s too low or too high,” her mother said.

Kensley still plays the sports she loves but her blood sugar is checked before she takes the court.

Williamson said she has learned to overcome her own anxiousness about Kensley’s athletics and what that can do to her blood sugar while playing. A quick thumbs up from Kensley during a game eases those jitters. “We don’t limit her,” her mother said.

Williamson offers advice to parents who are facing a Type 1 diagnosis for their child: “It is a big change for everybody, especially the kids. Learn what you have to learn and take the best care of them you can. Show love and support and do whatever you can to make life as normal as possible.”

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Don’t Ignore Signs of Stroke (StatePoint) With hospitals around the country reporting a recent drop in the number of stroke cases arriving in their emergency rooms, some health experts suspect that fear of COVID-19 may be causing people to avoid going to the hospital and calling 911 for non-COVID related medical emergencies, like stroke.

“During this pandemic, emergency care professionals like myself are working to provide care for those who need it. So much of what we do is time sensitive. We are particularly aware of the ‘Big Four,’ trauma, sepsis, stroke and heart attack, so it’s important to remember, when it comes to stroke or any medical emergency—call 911 and get to a hospital immediately.

Hospitals and urgent care facilities across the nation are open and ready to help,” says Dr. Ben Usatch, medical director at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital emergency department and assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Here are a few important things to keep in mind about stroke to protect your health and the health of others:

• Emergency preparedness: Not only are emergency healthcare providers working tirelessly to provide care for those who need it, including those showing signs of stroke, they are also taking all necessary steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are trained to treat patients

safely.

• Time: Time is of the essence. It is critical to call 911 immediately if a stroke is suspected.

• Stroke Signs: The signs of stroke can be subtle and hard to recognize, so educating yourself and others is key to noticing and responding quickly. Keep the acronym BE FAST in mind to help you identify some of the signs of stroke in yourself or a loved one. BE FAST stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time, and refers to these signs of stroke: difficulty with balance, vision loss, droopy facial appearance, arm weakness, slurred speech – as well as the need to act quickly when these symptoms present.

• Sudden Onset: While the BE FAST signs are most common, the sudden onset of any of these 10 signs and symptoms could mean stroke: confusion, difficulty understanding, dizziness, loss of balance, numbness, severe headache, trouble speaking, trouble walking, vision changes and weakness.

• Risk Factors: Though strokes affect people of all ages and backgrounds, being advised of risk factors is important. While

some risk factors are beyond one’s control, including family health history, gender, age and ethnic background, other risk factors can be managed with lifestyle changes and treatment and include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, smoking, diabetes, poor circulation, lack of physical activity and obesity.

• Take Action: Spread the word and empower others to seek immediate medical attention if stroke is suspected. Tell friends and family that it’s okay to “overreact” and call 911 at the first signs and symptoms.

For more shareable information and resources, visit StrokeAwareness.com, developed by Genentech Inc, a member of the Roche Group.

Remember, stroke does not stop during a health crisis and can be disabling or even fatal.

“BE FAST” was developed by Intermountain Healthcare, as an adaptation of the FAST model implemented by the American Stroke Association. Reproduced with permission from Intermountain Healthcare. © 2011 Intermountain Healthcare. All rights reserved.

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Kids are Online More These Days, Here is How to Keep Them Safe (StatePoint) Children are spending more time online due to social distancing measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the internet can be an amazing gateway to knowledge and a tool to connect with family and friends, if parents and caregivers don’t follow certain precautions, it can also pose safety hazards.

Indeed, the United Nations has warned that the increased unstructured time online has put millions of children at greater risk of both cyberbullying and of being exposed to harmful content. Experts note that in the same way financial scammers have been working in overdrive to exploit the current crisis, the internet has also seen a surge of online predators targeting children.

Fortunately, there are effective actions parents can take to help keep kids safe online so that they can continue to reap the educational and social benefits of online use.

• Have a Dialogue: While you may be working remotely or otherwise occupied, if possible, try to spend time in the same room as your kids during the day so you can keep tabs on them.

An open dialogue can go a long way toward establishing mutual trust between generations.

Parents should have a respectful discussion

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with children about what kinds of activities they are engaging in online and who they are communicating with. This discussion should include what constitutes inappropriate content.

Let kids know they can come to you if they are being sent images or messages that fall into this

category.

• Steer Children to Quality Content: From free educational gaming apps to the online educational resources offered by museums and your local library, actively encourage your kids to explore the wealth of positive content

designed for students and young people.

• Update Devices: Be sure to keep your family’s devices safeguarded from hackers and malware by installing the latest updates.

• Use New Tools: New tools can help parents effectively keep screen time in check. For example, by using OurPact, a screen time management solution, parents can limit app access automatically for recurring activities like school or bedtime, and can block or grant internet access on a child’s device any time. With the app, parents can even view screenshots of kids’ digital activity on Apple devices (this feature will be available on Android soon.)

“These abilities allow families to create and maintain a well-balanced schedule, while also offering parents a valuable tool for protecting their kids from unsafe content and people,” says Michele Havner, director of marketing for Eturi Corp., makers of OurPact.

To learn more or download, visit OurPact.com.

While the current crisis has created new online hazards that families should be aware of, parents can be proactive about keepings kids safe.

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Register to Vote so that your vote will be heard.

Requirements: In order to Register and Vote, a person must: • be a United States citizen; • be 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file this form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote); • live at your present address for at least 30 days before an election; • not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction and; • not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

• Have valid ID (identification) photo - can be a state ID card, permit, or a driver’s license.

PLEASE GO TO YOUR LOCAL CIRCUIT CLERK’S OFFICE OR LOCAL MUNICIPAL COURT TO REGISTER TO VOTE. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE BY OCTOBER 6TH, 2012!

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Naturally Sweet My sister, Marcia, loves to garden. She generously shares her plants with me.

Recently, she gave me a stevia plant as a gift. I use the leaves of this naturally sweet herb to sweeten a variety of drinks. It's also available commercially in a granular form like sugar.

Stevia is a not-so-new sweetener that recently made its way into the U.S. market. Although Stevia has been sold in the U.S. for many years as a dietary supplement, it was not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Now that the FDA has declared its active ingredient -rebaudioside A -- as "gen-

erally accepted as safe," it is showing up in products like tabletop sweetener packets. PureVia (from PepsiCo and a subsidiary of Merisant, Whole Earth Sweeteners) and Truvia (from Coca-Cola and Cargill), along with some flavored waters and lowercalorie soda and fruit drinks, now contain stevia.

Leaves from the stevia plant are steeped in water and then processed into crystalline form. These crystals create a sweet taste in the mouth, but are calorie-free when digested. As a sweetener, stevia's extract is 250 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. This means only a very tiny amount is needed to add sweetness to a food or beverage.

As with any sweetener, there are challenges to

using stevia in food products. Stevia is naturally bitter, but tastes sweet after some delay. Although it is temperature and acid stable, the natural bitterness and intense sweetness are

challenges the food industry will have to overcome.

Consumers will need to taste stevia and decide for themselves how well they like it.

Another possible chal-

lenge is the price.

Currently, it is expensive to use stevia or its active ingredient in foods.

Products containing this naturally derived sweetener may be out of many consumers' price range.

Like other sugar substitutes, consumers need to watch for any warnings or concerns with stevia. It has been classified as safe, but it doesn't hurt to try it out slowly to see what effect it has on individual taste and digestion.

This recipe for Fruit Sorbet uses stevia instead of sugar to sweeten the dessert.

FRUIT SORBET You'll need an ice cream machine for this delicious recipe. You can use any fruit juice blend concentrate of your choice instead

of raspberry. This recipe also works well if you substitute one (12.3 ounce) box of silken tofu for the yogurt, along with 1 cup of milk or soymilk.

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup unsweetened raspberry juice blend concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon stevia sugar substitute 1 banana (optional) Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Pour into the container of an ice-cream machine, and process according to directions.

Makes 4 servings.

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• Clean baby-food jars can be filled with small snacks like Cheerios and doled out in the car during longer trips. They hold just enough for a quick snack.

• “If you pull all the way into your garage, tack some carpet scraps to the wall that you pull in toward. It will protect the wall’s paint, and it will protect your car’s bumper if you accidentally rub the wall.” — U.F. in North Carolina • For dance recitals, make sure to get a recording of the music to be used.

You also can videotape the practice performance and have the student watch it, pointing out the great parts and the parts that need work. — A Reader, via email • To stop runs in hose or tights, paint the bottom of the run with clear nail polish. Let dry and repeat. Do this while wearing them, and gently unstick from the skin. It works better when the hose or tights are stretched as they will be worn, and you don’t risk attaching the run side to the other side of the tights.

• “I somehow lost one of a pair of socks that had non-slip gripper dots on the bottoms of the feet. I gave the odd sock to my mom, and she uses it as a jar or bottle opener. The gripper dots help her get a hold of the lid to unscrew it.” — R.J. in Ohio • To freshen a lunchbox, dampen a paper towel with plain vinegar and stick it inside the lunchbox. Leave overnight.

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 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who made the following sage observation: “There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnity.”

• Those who study such things say that half of all money spent on food in the United States is spent in restaurants.

• If, like me, you are constantly finding excess wire hangers in your closets, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that more than 2.7 billion of them were imported in 2010 alone.

• You might be surprised to learn that beer brewers in Australia are on the cutting edge of alternative energy production. They have created a “beer battery” — the world’s first, they claim — in which electricity is generated by bacteria consuming the waste that is created by the brewing process.

• Companies today sometimes seem to go too far in advertising their products, but consider Richard Chesebrough, who invented the petroleum jelly Vaseline in 1872. In order to market his new creation as a salve for cuts and burns, he traveled around New York state demonstrating the efficacy of the product by burning his skin with acid, then applying Vaseline to the injury. A display of his past burns that had been healed with Vaseline would, in theory, convince people to buy the product.

• If you’re looking to brighten up your living space with some greenery, you might want to consider getting a bonsai tree. They live longer than any other houseplant. *** Thought for the Day: “Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.” — Marilyn Monroe

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Eight Quick Tips for Saving Money (StatePoint) Saving money is a top priority for many Americans, but it becomes even more important during times of economic turmoil. Luckily, there are many simple steps you can take to eliminate wasteful spending in your daily life.

Here are eight easy strategies to start saving more money now: 1. Track your personal expenses in a notebook or spreadsheet for 30 days. Doing this is as easy as writing down what, where, when and how much you spend on every transaction. It is only after you know what you are spending your money on that you can wisely choose where to reduce or cut.

2. Ask for discounts and use coupons when shopping for essentials. When possible, select non-branded products, which are often found at a lower price than name brand goods. But be savvy and check for a trial price or return/refund guarantee.

3. Make major purchases using credit cards that offer product assurance guarantees and make filing disputes easy.

If a product is defective or damaged, you may be able to get it repaired or replaced for free.

4. Check your bank and credit card statements or online account information for any automatic charges you are paying for services that you no longer use. A $5 charge per month for a service that you don’t need is equivalent to throwing away $60 every year.

5. Contact service providers to confirm there are no other contract options that offer lower monthly service charges. Many companies offer varying service levels and contracts at different prices, but they won’t tell you about them unless you ask. For instance, you could avoid a $190 cable bill by paying only for the channels you most frequently watch.

Southern Peach Pork Chops Baked Banana Pudding

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6. Learn to say “no,” at least sometimes, to your kids and grandkids. Spending money, mobile phone plans, car insurance, gas money and car payments are a few things you may be supplementing for a child or grandchild that you might consider cutting out or at least reducing.

7. Set up different checking accounts for your non-discretionary and discretionary spending. Arrange for monthly bills to be paid from the first account by a bill-pay service or electronic fund transfer.

Conversely, use a debit card for personal spending. With two separate accounts, you can better manage and monitor your discretionary spending.

8. Consider creating a separate savings account at a different financial institution from where you have your checking account(s) so it is harder to transfer money. You can set up a direct deposit or auto-draft from your paycheck to do this each month without any effort on your end.

A Certified Financial Planner professional can also help you audit and discover expenses that can be reduced or eliminated. To find a CFP professional near you, visit letsmakeaplan.org.

These simple steps may seem small, but they can add up to big savings for you and your family.

This easy-to-put-together dessert will please kids of all ages.

24 (2 1/2-inch) graham cracker squares 3 cups (3 medium) sliced bananas 2 (4-serving) packages Jell-O sugar-free vanilla cook-andserve pudding mix 1 1/3 cups Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 2 1/3 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 egg whites 1 cup Splenda Granular 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray 8-by-12-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. Evenly arrange 12 graham cracker squares in baking dish, then 1 1/2 cups banana slices over top.

2. In large saucepan, combine pudding mixes, milk powder and water.

Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spoon half of hot mixture evenly over bananas. Arrange 10 graham cracker squares evenly over hot pudding and remaining 1 1/2 cups banana slices over top. Spoon remaining hot pudding over bananas.

3. In large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on HIGH until soft peaks form. Add Splenda and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue beating on HIGH until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue evenly over top, sealing to edges. Crush remaining 2 graham cracker squares into fine crumbs; sprinkle evenly over meringue.

4. Bake 25 minutes or until meringue is golden. Place baking dish on wire rack; let set for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

• Each serving: 210 calories, 2g fat, 10g protein 38g carb., 289mg sodium, 161mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch/Carb., 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk; Carb Choices: 2 1/2.

Juicy peaches hot off the grill are perfect with tender seared meat.

1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch black pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed with garlic press 4 (about 5 ounces each) pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick 4 large peaches, each cut in half 1/2 cup peach jam, substitute apricot jam or preserves Arugula, for garnish 1. In cup, stir curry powder, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, pepper and garlic.

2. With hands, rub both sides of pork chops with curry mixture.

3. Brush cut side of peach halves and 1 side of chops with some jam.

Place peaches, brushed side down, and chops, brushed side up, on grill over medium heat; cook 5 minutes.

4. Turn chops and peaches over and brush grilled side of chops with some jam; cook 5 minutes longer.

Remove peaches from grill when browned and place on platter. Turn chops and brush with remaining jam; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until chops are browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside.

Place chops on platter with peaches; garnish with arugula. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 475 calories, 24g total fat (8g saturated), 58mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 42g total carbs, 23g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.

1. LANGUAGE: What would a group of eggs be called, collectively?

2. FOOD & DRINK: What is the characteristic flavor of the herb anise?

3. SCIENCE: What does the Linnaean System refer to?

4. HISTORY: When did the Ottoman Empire give way to a modern republic in Turkey?

5. LITERATURE: The term “Big Brother” comes from which futuristic novel?

6. ANCIENT WORLD: How is the ancient Greek Thucydides best known?

7.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where would a satrap once have ruled?

8. GEOGRAPHY: Into which body of water does the Volga River flow?

9. POETRY: Who wrote the collection of poetry and prose called “The Map of Love”?

10. INVENTIONS: Who invented the modern aerosol spray can?

Answers 1. A clutch 2. Licorice 3. The classification of all living things 4. 1920s 5. “1984” 6. As a historian 7. Persia 8. Caspian Sea 9. Dylan Thomas 10.

Norwegian engineer Erik Rotheim

1. In 2010, Kirk Gibson became the 7th former MVP to manage in the major leagues. Name three of the other six baseball skippers.

2. Since 1900, name the lone player who won a league home run title with a batting average under .210.

3. Ohio State’s Archie Griffin holds the NCAA Division I record for most consecutive games of at least 100 yards rushing. How many?

4. In 2008-09, Ray Allen set a Boston Celtic franchise mark for highest free throw percentage in a season (95.2). Who had held the record?

5. In 2010-11, Jonathan Quick became the third Los Angeles Kings goalie to have three consecutive 20win seasons. Name either of the first two to do it.

6. How many Olympic medals did swimmer (and later actor) Johnny Weissmuller win?

7. Who was the last golfer before Louis Oosthuizen in 2010 to capture his first major title (British Open) on the St. Andrews course?

Answers 1. Don Baylor, Ken Boyer, Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Joe Torre and Maury Wills.

2. Dave Kingman of the New York Mets led the N.L. with 37 home runs while batting .204 in 1982.

3. His streak was 31 games (197375).

4. Bill Sharman hit 93.2 percent of his free throws in 1958-59.

5. Rogie Vachon (six seasons, 197278) and Kelly Hrudey (three seasons, 1989-92).

6. Six — five gold and one bronze while competing in the 1924 and 1928 Olympics.

7. Tony Lema, in 1964.

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Unemployed Due to Coronavirus? How to Eat to Feel Strong Find Available Benefits While Sheltering in Place

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(StatePoint) Self-quarantines and stay-at-home orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on employment right now, and that may continue for some time. During this period of uncertainty, finding ways to pay bills or keep medical benefits are top concerns for many. Here are some tips from Janine Nowatzky, managing director of Inside Rx. What is unemployment insurance and how do I sign up?

Unemployment insurance is a program between your state and the federal government that provides money when you’ve lost your job.

With the federal government’s passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, you can receive an enhanced benefit.

It authorizes: • Self-employed and gig workers to receive benefits • An extra $600 a week for up to six months • An extra 13 weeks of benefits beyond what your state currently provides Each state’s rules are different. Review your state’s unemployment insurance

program to learn about how to apply for benefits. Or learn more by visiting www.usa.gov/unemployment.

How much money will I get?

It will vary by state. But remember, under the CARES Act, you will be able to get an additional $600 a week for up to six months. The program’s start date was set to Jan. 27. So if you lost your job due to COVID-19-related reasons between the end of January and now, then you should be able to receive the additional benefit.

What about health insurance?

It’s scary to think about getting through this pandemic without health insurance. What benefits you’re able to keep all depends on who you work for. The first step is to ask your employer. They may allow you to continue your health coverage for a short period of absence.

If your employer is allowing you to keep your insurance, be sure to clarify if your missed premium payments will be: • Covered partially or fully by your employer

• Deducted when you come back to work • Have to be paid now to continue getting insurance Your employer may also offer health care coverage through COBRA, but that can be very expensive.

A limited number of states have also opened enrollment to their own Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance exchanges.

You may be able to sign up for a health insurance plan – even without a life-changing event, which is the usual exception to the standard open enrollment periods.

What about prescription medications?

It’s so important to keep taking your medications to stay as strong and healthy as possible. If you weren’t able to get health insurance with prescription benefits, there are prescription drug savings programs like Inside Rx that can help. The program offers access to thousands of brand and generic medications for you, your family, and your pets at a fraction of the cost, helping you save an average of 40 to 80 percent. You can fill your prescription at over 60,000 pharmacies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Or, you can continue to socially distance and stay safe by getting your medications delivered right to your home through the Express Scripts Pharmacy with no delivery fees.

While losing one’s primary source of income is stressful and scary, taking advantage of available benefits can help you and your family stay healthy.

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(StatePoint) With social distancing orders in place in many areas across the country, you may be doing your grocery shopping with shelf stability in mind. But this factor should not be your only priority. Right now, it’s especially important that the foods you eat also support your health and longevity.

Here are three things to know about eating to feel strong while sheltering in place: 1. Empty Calories Should Get the Boot.

Many products designed to last a long time don’t contain the vital nutrients your body needs, and instead, contain artificial ingredients that lead to quick energy and crash cycles. While empty calories will keep you alive, they won’t allow you to thrive, promoting fat over muscle and actually weakening your body’s ability

to defend itself.

2. Nutrients Ignite Your Body’s Natural Power to Defend. The COVID-19 crisis highlights the fact that those with compromised immune systems and those with chronic disease are often the most vulnerable to viral infection. Fortunately, you can help to boost your immunity and defend against certain chronic diseases with a nutrient-packed diet. Why? Nutrients nourish your cells, defend against free radicals, give you energy, and aid muscle growth and repair.

3. Eating to Thrive is Easier Than it Sounds.

Getting the “Big Five” -protein, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s and fiber -doesn’t have to be a challenge during difficult situations. To get all your essential nutrients in every meal, consider stocking up on products supported by research,

such as Nutrient Survival, a line of nutrient dense foods and drinks that are simple to make.

Developed by a team of food scientists, researchers, chefs, outdoorsmen, survivalists and adventure athletes who were frustrated with the lack of effective emergency food options, these non-perishable snacks, drinks, entrées and even coffee are high in protein and contain 14 vitamins and 14 minerals, so you can provide your body with what it needs throughout the day. To learn more, visit NutrientSurvival.com.

Social disruption should not stop your ability to survive and thrive.

In these challenging times, fueling your body right is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself.

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Great Ways to Make the Most of Your Time Spent Outdoors

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(StatePoint) It’s the perfect time of year to get outdoors. Whether you stick close to home or go on an adventure, here are some tips to make the most of your time: • Get Tech Support: While fitness equipment that simulates an outdoor run or bike ride is all the rage these days, there is no substitution for the actual sights and sounds of nature, and new wearable tech can support any outdoor activity, from hiking and biking to water sports. Casio Pro Trek watches include features like an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and compass to help guide you and inform you of the conditions you’re dealing with out on the trail or lake. Additionally, the PRTB50 has a step counter and Bluetooth connectivity, all of which can be interfaced with

your smartphone by downloading the Pro Trek app, available for free through Google Play or the App Store. There’s even a dedicated button to sync the watch, making setup surprisingly easy.

• Be Creative: Let your next walk around the neighborhood or session spent in the backyard serve a creative purpose: take a photo series of your neighborhood or write a journal entry about the sights and sounds of your walk.

Whether painting, songwriting, photography or poetry is your medium, there are many ways you can use the outdoors as a source of creative inspiration.

• Extended Movie Night: The days are longer but you don’t need to wait until after sunset to begin outdoor movie night. Casio projectors

can take you from daylight viewing to nighttime easily. The XJS400UN offers brightness up to 4000 lumens and full HD resolution with crisp images and vibrant colors, as well as a dustresistant design that helps prevent the deterioration of brightness.

• Participate in a Virtual 5K: A virtual 5k is a great way to get the adrenaline rush of participating in a foot race while continuing to practice social distancing.

There are many races to choose from and unlike their traditional counterparts, they offer runners the flexibility of where and when to toe the starting line.

Nice weather? Long days? These are your cues to get outside to enjoy it.