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Perry Williams: Promoting Self-Discipline & Commitment Through Brazilian Jiu-jitsu absolutely no relation between these By Angela Rogalski types or styles of martial arts. It took Focus and commitment, two words 11 and a half years of consistent that are easy to say, but sometimes not training for me to receive my Black so easy to accomplish. But, in one Belt. The two hardest belts to get in man's case, he has found something Jiu-jitsu are your blue belt and that has given him both. your black belt, with the Perry Williams practices black belt being the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and in highest." fact, is an instructor in The art of the martial art and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu combat sport at follows the belief Paragon Martial Arts that a smaller, in Corinth. Brazilian weaker person can Jiu-jitsu is a grapdefend themselves pling martial art against a bigger and where there are no stronger attacker by kicks or punches implementing technique, allowed. The sport relies on leverage, and in particular, takjoint locks, choke holds and variing the fight to the ground, ous other techniques to control and then applying joint locks your opponent. Williams recentand chokeholds to defeat any ly received his Black Belt after 11 aggressor. And can be used to and a half years of ardent training. promote physical fitness and "Brazilian Jiu-jitsu was develbuild character through its oped from judo and is a grappling disciplines in young people. martial art," Williams said, Williams teaches "where if you're in a self-defense Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at situation you try to get close to Paragon Martial Arts in your attacker and get him/her into Corinth, an establishment various submission positions, Perry Williams owned by his friend, tattoo such as a choke hold, or joint or artist and martial arts enthusiast himself, arm locks. Some people would put Johnathan Burdine. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in the same category as "I was actually introduced to Brazilian Karate or Taekwondo, but there is Jiu-jitsu or Bjj by my friend and training partner, Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 Johnathan Burdine. We started off training in Tupelo and Memphis, until Johnathan POSTAL PATRON opened up Paragon Martial Arts in 2008. We have men, see WILLIAMS pg 4

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Military veteran knows how to spice up the mess hall and shares his skills in new cookbook lished book "Cafeteria Cuisine: The By Lucy Weber Guide to Eating Pre-Cooked Meals." In almost 20 years in the U.S. Army, Available on Amazon and his pubChief Warrant Officer Three Thomas lisher, outskirtspress.com, Shipp's Shipp has eaten in a lot of mess halls. cookbook is a handy guide for Faced with another cafeteria line those office workers, college during his 2014 deployment to students or military personKuwait, the Byhalia native got nel who face a regular diet creative. Armed with a few of mundane cafeteria food. condiments and his mother's "All soldiers and other cooking as inspiration, he people like good food at started adding a few touches the cafeteria. That's here and there to take the where the idea for the mundane mess food to the book came from," said next level of tastiness. Shipp, who recently started a Through rearranging a few ingredithree-year stint at Camp Shelby ents and adding a taste of this near Hattiesburg. "Every day it condiment or that, Shipp came up was the same. I would with his own cuisine in the Thomas Shipp rearrange the menu." cafeteria. That's the inspiration for his just pubsee SHIPP pg 4

Determination and belief help young mother become a role model "Never settle for less than what By Lucy Weber you're worth. Don't let anything Page Shelley-Shaw refused to scare you. become a statistic. "And don't be afraid of your At age 18 and a freshman at dream." the University of Mississippi in She's been married to hus2000, the Baldwyn native gave band Levi, who welcome birth to her first son, Latrell. Latrell as if he were blood, With determination and a since 2005. They have two strong work ethic installed sons, ages 12 and 10. in her by her own mother, Shelley-Shaw earned her the young single mother degree in biology from Ole overcame the challenges Miss in 2005 and works as a she faced. Eighteen district manager for years later, she lives a Plumrose. life better than she ever Shelley-Shaw continued her imaged. college classes soon after "Never let your curLatrell was born. It was hard rent situation stop you but she was determined to from reaching your goals," stay in school. said Shelley-Shaw about "I had the support of my the life lessons her family Page Shelley-Shaw inspired that kept her going. see SHELLEY-SHAW pg 4

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Taking Inventory selves by ourselves. Sometimes it’s out of vanity, and sometimes it’s just to share with others. And then, sometimes some people are just obsessed with this trend. Thinking back to the people who were counting what was on

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I was in a store and I noticed several people in bright yellow vests working on different aisles. Since I am frequent visitor of the store and had never seen these people before, I was curious so as I got a little closer to them, I noticed that they were using hand held computers taking inventory. The sight of the inventory takers made me recall working at Comcast. At the end of the year, I spent countless hours counting nuts, bolts, computers, rolls of cable, etc. All businesses take inventory so that they will know what's on hand at a specific point in time. Taking inventory is very important when it comes to running a successful business. Likewise, occasionally taking self-inventory (being introspective) is just as important if we are to live a successful life. It affords us an opportunity to exam ourselves. Lately, I have noticed a new trend of taking “selfies”, pictures of our-

the inside of the store, I noticed that they were not concerned about what was on the outside of the building. However, today's selfie trend has people so wrapped up concerning how they look on the outside that taking stock of their inner self should also be what they are concerned with, yet they aren’t. In other words, many people look good on the outside but they are up messed on the inside. The Bible clearly tells us in Proverbs 31:30, that “charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting.” It also tells us in Proverbs 16:18 that “pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Yes, it's nice to feel good about oneself and it's also nice to be

And do some soul-searching. Ask yourself if your inside will match the outside in the photo that you take. Snap, Snap! Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! All Aboard!

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1. What runaway servant was the main subject of one of Paul’s epistles? 2. Who sent two of his servants to fetch Peter from Joppa? 3. To whose servant did Peter deny any knowledge of Jesus? 4. Who, with 318 of his servants, defeated the captors of Sodom and Gomorrah? 5. Who was Elisha’s servant? 6. What Egyptian official had Joseph as a servant? 7. Who was permanently crippled because a servant women dropped him as a boy? 8. Who cut off his ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant? 9. Who had a servant girl who advised him tot got to Elisha to be cured of leprosy? 10. What servant women was the mother of Ishmael? 11. Whom did Abraham’s eldest servant find a wife for? 12. Where did Jesus heal a centurion’s servant? 13. Who was a servant to the Persian king Artaxexes? 14. What two servants of Pharaoh were in prison with Joseph? 15. Who was Laban’s servant for many years? 16. Whose servant woman took Moses from the river? 17. What judge’s servant killed him at his own request? 18. What two servant women bore children to Jacob? 19. Who made the Israelites into slaves? 20. In what parable are the servants of a landowner beaten up? 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

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February Answers 1. Og, king of Bashan ( Deuteronomy 3:11) 2. Ahab (1 Kings 21:4) 3. The church of Thyatira (Revelations 2:22) 4. Peter’s (Mark 1:30) 5. Ishbosheth, son of Saul (2 Samuel 4:7) 6. Jacob (Genesis 47-49) 7. The Song of Solomon (1:16) 8. Amos (6:4) 9. Aeneas (Acts 9:33-34) 10. That the son of man had to forgive sins (Matthew 9:1-8) 11. The marriage bed (Hebrews 13:4) 12. Amnon (2 Samuel 13:5) 13. Joash (2 Chronicles 24:25) 14. Elijah ( 1 Kings 17:19) 15. Michal, wife of David (1 Samuel 19:11-17) 16. Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:7) 17. Ahaziah (2 Kings 1:4) 18. The rich women of Shunem (2 Kings 4:10)

SHELLEY-SHAW...from page 1 family. I was working two jobs, in the library at Ole Miss and driving a bus for my aunt's daycare in Tupelo, and commuting to Oxford from Baldwyn," she said. "I mimic the same work ethic as my mother, who was a single mother with four children. She has worked hard all her life. When I did have a baby at a young age, she pressed me to go on." Even with support, Shelley-Shaw said she did occasionally face doubts about her future. "There was a point in 2002 that my grades started slipping and I was getting discouraged. I thought I can't go to school full time and work two jobs. "But I didn't want to be a statistic. I refuse. I want my son to know you've got to work hard," she said about what helped her persevere and succeed.

Today, Latrell is 18 and looking forward to his high school graduation in a few months from Baldwyn High School and then attending Northeast Community College. Like his mother, he too has a strong work ethic. "He is driven. He has my determination. He knows that 'If mama could do it with a child, I can do it.'" Shelley-Shaw said her sister introduced her to Levi and they had an instant connection. Levi and Latrell did too, she said. "Latrell calls him dad. My husband says he has three sons." Shelley-Shaw said her life is good and hopes she can be an inspiration and role model to young woman that they too can realize their dreams. "One of my favorite quotes is to do something for yourself today that your future self will thank you for."

SHIPP.....from page 1 If macaroni and cheese was a choice on the line, Shipp would take various condiments and chicken nuggets from down the line and dine on buffalo mac and cheese or create a honey glaze for his chicken. "I'd do it every day for myself and everybody would ask where I got that food," he said. "People would go to lunch with me so I could coach them." On another deployment to Kuwait in 2016, Shipp once again created his own dishes from the cafeteria line and photographed them for his Instagram account so he could share with others. A friend who was on the base for a week went to dinner with him and he started explaining his techniques and showing his photos from past meals. "She told me to write a cookbook," said Shipp, who cooked his first meal at age 14 when he mother was busy grading papers and he was ready for dinner. "She insisted that was a good idea." A month later, when he was continuing to find new ways to plate the same-old, same-old cafeteria food, Shipp realized his friend was right. He started researching and writing down his recipes. He kept taking photos of his inspired creations. The photos in the book are those he took of his re-designed meals. "I only use the condiments in the cafeteria. I use just what's available," he said. In Kuwait, the cafeteria workers appreciated his take on their dishes. "I was doing an interview (on his techniques) in the cafeteria and all the personnel were excited."

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Shipp, a self-taught cook, said back in Mississippi he loves creating new dishes at home. "I have two little girls who love my dishes. My cooking at home has gotten better and I like to experiment more." The response to the newly released book has been good, especially from those in the military who are familiar with the boring cafeteria line, he said. Shipp said his mother was so excited when she saw the book that she tried to give him a check for the book he was giving her. Shipp said he looks to expand his cooking skills by attending culinary arts school. He said he also plans a second book because the cafeteria has a long line that can continually be upgraded.

WILLIAMS.....from page 1 women and children's classes, plus a coed class. My wife, Lenay, is in the women's class. These classes are great for physical conditioning and for learning focus and dedication. If a person stays with it, they'll see themselves progressing and growing in the martial art. If someone comes two or three times per week, they'll see themselves moving forward. Jiu-jitsu is by far the easiest and hardest sport I've ever competed in and it takes a lot of mental focus and expectancy of some failure, but it's worth it. I have competed in amateur and professional Mixed Martial Arts." Perry and his wife Lenay have four children, Esreal, P.J., Subscribe Macaiah and Today! Braylon. When Williams isn't training or instructing in (662) Bjj, he also enjoys running and in fact 643-6842 participated in the

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Happiness Cycles We could have told them, if they’d asked: We’re happier now than we were a decade or two ago. There is a new study out about happiness cycles throughout life. Scientists have done tests all around the world (80 different countries) and have come to a conclusion: We’re fairly happy when we’re young, but middle age takes a toll and our happiness levels fall, sometimes to the point of actual depression. Once we become seniors, the happiness levels rise again. They call it the U-Shaped Cycle. Researchers pinpointed the late 30s for women as the most likely time for depression and low happiness levels, and the early 50s for men — then we spring back by the time we’re 70. They concluded that middle-age depression wasn’t related to having young children, income or job changes, or even divorce. The research paper is loaded with technical jargon, but once you wade through it one thing is clear: The researchers couldn’t come to a conclusion about what really causes the rise in happiness levels once we become seniors. So they came up with three possibilities: 1) Cheerful people live longer. 2) Friends die and we start to count our blessings. 3) We adapt to our strengths and weaknesses and in midlife give up our “infeasible aspirations.” (Translation: We give up our impossible dreams.) That last one is irritating because scientists were grabbing guesses out of the air, not having any real answers. To explain the low happiness levels, think about what happens in middle age: We had a child in college, or maybe two children. We had a mortgage. We had parents to care for. I think it’s fairly clear why we become happier as seniors: We don’t have as many responsibilities — and we have the time, finally, to go after our “infeasible aspirations.” 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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How to Choose Heartburn Medicine DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain the difference between Protonix and the other medications available for GERD. I have been on Protonix for nine months, and no one is able to give me a clear definition. — E.S. ANSWER: Heartburn, acid reflux, hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease are different names for the same condition — the upward spurting of stomach acid and digestive juices into the esophagus, the long muscular tube that stretches from the throat to the stomach and through which food travels to arrive in the stomach. The medicines that are the most powerful in suppressing acid production, and therefore in quieting heartburn symptoms, are proton pump inhibitors. “Proton” is another word for “acid.” There are five of them: Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex and your Protonix. They work in a similar fashion. Each has its own slightly different profile and its own slightly different set of side effects. Which is best? The best one for you is the one that stops your heartburn, causes you the fewest side effects and costs the least. There are many other GERD medicines — simple antacids like Maalox, for example. Tagamet, Zantac, Axid and Pepcid cut acid production in different ways from the proton pump inhibitors. If they work for a person, then he or she should stick with one of them. Raising the head of the bed with 6inch blocks under the bedposts or lying on the left side while asleep keeps stomach acid in the stomach and can put an end to some people’s heart-

burn without resorting to medicine. Staying away from caffeine, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes and tomato products, chocolate, peppermint, onions and fatty or fried foods is another approach to minimizing heartburn symptoms. The booklet on GERD (heartburn and hiatal hernia) explores this topic in full. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A psychiatrist recently diagnosed my 20year-old granddaughter with dysthymia. Can you explain what it is? — B.L. ANSWER: Dysthymia is sadness that lingers for no good reason. It’s not quite the depths of dejection that qualifies as a major depression, but it is a state of a down mood that affects a person’s life and work. Dysthymic people have little energy, have poor appetites, are unable to sleep or sleep excessively and are consumed with pessimism. With direction from a mental health professional and perhaps with medicines to right any imbalance of brain chemistry, most dysthymics can obtain relief. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 67 and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and arthritic knees. Walking was my favorite exercise, but knee pain now prevents that. What exercise would be best for my knees? — R.C. ANSWER: Swimming would be the ideal exercise. Even if you don’t know how, 67 is not too old to learn. You also could do water aerobics — exercising in the water. Water provides buoyancy that protects your knees. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Is Sugar the Cause of Your Weight Gain? Tips to Cut Back

(StatePoint) February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity to focus on your cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease accounts for about one of every three deaths. Taking care of your heart starts with your diet and making healthy changes. Cutting down on sugar, which experts say most Americans consume far too much of on a daily basis, is the perfect place to start. Processed sugars add empty calories to your diet and can disrupt your metabolism, making weight loss or maintenance difficult and posing serious health risks. Americans on average get about 16 percent of their daily calories from added sugars, according to an Food and Drug Administration report, but the USDA’s dietary guidelines recommend less than one-third of that amount. And it’s not just the usual suspects like candy, cookies and cake that can cause the sugar surplus. “Foods like white bread and bagels break down the same as added sugar, so, it’s about the types of carbs you’re eating, too. In fact, I would say fats aren’t making us fat, sugar is.” says Dr. Arthur Agatston, founder of the South Beach Diet. To avoid extra sugar in your diet and get on a path to greater health, consider these simple strategies. • Shop the Perimeter. Sticking to the perimeter of the grocery store is a good rule of thumb, as this tends to be where you’ll find the least processed foods, such as vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat and seafood, most of which are free of added sugar. • Read Food Labels. Seek out foods containing little to no sugar, being careful to read labels. You may have to look hard

though, as sugar is ubiquitous in American foods. Bear in mind that ingredient listings on packaged foods are in order of volume. • Learn Sugar’s Other Names. “Pretty much anything ending in ‘ose’ is a sugar. And whether it’s fructose, dextrose or sucrose, it will end up as a sugar in your body,” says Mandi Knowles, Registered Dietitian at South Beach Diet. Avoid them if you want to eat less sugar. • Buy Unsweetened Foods. Look for food labels that say the food is unsweetened. Not “naturally sweetened.” Unsweetened. That means there won’t be anything lurking in there that could throw you off. • Make Sugar Swaps. Simple swaps can help you save on sugar. Swap soda for unsweetened iced tea and save 31 grams of sugar. Swap non-fat flavored yogurt for Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and save 19 grams of sugar. Swap your favorite vanilla latte for black coffee with a splash of cream and save 35 grams of sugar. • Try Something New. Consider a diet plan that focuses on good carbs, good fats, healthy protein and high fiber, such as the South Beach Diet, which is proven to have a positive impact on heart health, weight loss and belly fat. Delivering on average just 1 percent of calories from added sugars, it was the first plan to propose dieters focus less on cutting out fats and carbs and focus more on considering the quality of the fats and carbs they’re eating. A healthy diet and lifestyle are among your best defenses to help fight cardiovascular disease. This American Heart Month, you can help improve your heart health and overall health by reducing sugar in your diet.

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Through the Gospel, preacher helps others rise to their God-given gifts a good pastor who loved me and By Lucy Weber allowed me to be myself." Pastor Eddie Wayne Payne believes His congregation knows his past, there's a God-given uniqueness in which he uses to lead others to everyone. God. "I never hide anything. A "There is a measureable gift from preacher has to preach from his God encased in each of us," said experiences. It's a wonderful thing Payne, who has led the New Zeal to share, whether it's good or Missionary Baptist Church in bad. There may be Morris Chapel, Tenn., for 17 someone who can years. "The Gospel will relate to them," help each person see it Payne said. and rise to it." New Zeal is a Through leading othsmall country ers to the Gospel, Payne church, but it said his job is to encourhouses people age people to find these with big hearts, gifts. "My aim is for the minister said. whoever is hurting and "They make others downtrodden - be it feel loved and welmental, physical or come. We do our financial. I want to best to love and supexcite people to hear the port each other. We Gospel. I want them to try to help people as know they are made in the Pastor Eddie Wayne Payne much as we can. The image of God so they can rise church has a benevoabove any situation they're lence to reach out to in." others." Payne, 68, has been an ordained minisPayne said with the state of the world ter for 26 years. "As a child, it was that there is so much he can do so he is not instilled in me to preach. I finally did it." considering retirement. "There's too much Raised in the church, Payne, who grew to be done. People need God. People are up in the Rienzi-Corinth area, said he confused. People don't know who or what veered from that path at about age 15 or to turn to. I feel a great need to stay in the 16. Later, as an adult, he said he was livministry." ing for the weekend to party. "I got caught in the scene of drugs after I came home from Vietnam. That was a kind of confused, traumatic experience." By accident, Payne said, he returned to the church and his faith. A friend kept asking him to church but Payne said he always found an excuse, like not having the proper clothes but then another friend bought him church clothes. "Finally, when I did go, I felt that was where I should have been," he said about returning to church in his 30s. At first, he said he felt uncomfortable at church because of his past but "I had

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Following Your Dreams…Young People Shining A Light On Hard Work & Determination By Angela Rogalski When young people follow their dreams and excel while doing it, the result is obvious, a feeling of satisfaction and a genuine hope and confidence for the future. And Booneville, Miss. High School's Trey Gardner has all of the above. Gardner is a saxophone player in the high school band; an Eagle Scout, which is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America; tried out and made cheerleader this schoolyear, making him the only male on the sideline/competition team; and auditioned for the Mississippi Lions All State Band as a member of their Colorguard, was accepted, and will be traveling with them to Las Vegas this summer to compete. To say he is a busy high school senior would be an understatement. To say he is happy following his dreams would be exactly right. "I had always wanted to try out for cheerleader," Gardner said, "since I was very small. And this year I just decided to do it. I tried out and made it, and it's actu-

ally been a great experience. I was the only male on the team and it was a big learning experience. It took me a while to adapt to it and to get used to the different things you had to do with the competitions, and different things you learned with the actual cheering for games, but I loved it. After basketball season is over, I'll be finished for the year. But I'm glad I did it."

While cheering, Gardner divided his time with the high school band, playing his saxophone with them during halftime at the ballgames. "I've been in the band for the past seven years, so it was band and cheer at the same time for me," he said. "I would cheer during the football quarters and then at halftime I would perform with the band." Gardener graduates in May, so his high school band days will soon be over, but he is planning on going to Northeast Community College, and playing in the band there. This summer, Gardner will be traveling to Las Vegas with the Mississippi Lions All State Band as a

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member of their Colorguard with other students from all over the state to compete, something he is very excited about. "In 10th grade, I started picking up on different Colorguard skills," he said. "One of my instructors noticed me and told me I should come to one of the Lions' clinics they have where you learn a routine. So, I did. By the end of the clinic, he encouraged me to try out, which I did and was accepted. It's a really great honor." Along with all the activities he's involved with, Gardner is also an Eagle Scout and credits the Boy Scout organization with teaching him many skills and to have a positive outlook on life. "I started Cub Scouts in second grade," Gardner said. "And I've been in it since then. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement you can receive. It was hard, but I finally earned it. And being a Scout all of these years has taught me a tremendous amount of things, such as outdoor survival skills and how to have respect for others and to look at life in a positive way. It's a great organization." Keep following your dreams, Trey…

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Selmer Elementary School Selmer Elementary School hosted their annual Black History Program, February 23rd. The students shared stories about their experiences at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN and told why we should all celebrate Black History Month. 1.

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1. Margaret Henry, Wayne Henry 2. Tayshun Morgan 3. Madine Nichols, Marlea Whitley, Catherine Dickey, Lilli Coats 4. James Handcock 5. MJ Williams 6. Brooklynn Davis 7. Ardarsh Patel 8. LaDasha Atkins 9. Jarrette Wilbanks 10. Pamela Simon 11. Zia Cheairs 12. Jocelyn McGee 13. Aailyah Weekly and Ashlynn Morgan

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FITNESS

Fun Ways Your Family Can Get Fit Together (StatePoint) Is your fitness routine stuck in a rut? Searching for ways to spend more time with your family? Why not combine these goals? There are a variety of ways to lead an active lifestyle that are suitable for the whole family and can include children of all ages. Let these four creative ideas help you turn each day into an opportunity to get fit and have fun as a family, without stepping foot into the gym. As with any workout, it’s important to have the proper gear, and that starts with footwear. So, each exercise below has a suggestion of what to look for when it comes to choosing the right shoe. • Participate in a charity

run/walk: Whether you’re a seasoned runner or have just signed up to run your first 5K, many fundraising races accommodate the entire family. For younger children, look for events that allow jogging strollers or that host a Fun Run. Events that show the importance of communities working together for a larger cause can provide a bonus to the fun. Shoe to try: Nike, Adidas and Converse all have a variety of “updated classic” styles available in men, women and children’s sizing, so that every family member can find a pair that reflects their personalities, while also providing necessary support for race day. • Outdoor activities: Heading outdoors to go

camping or hiking burns calories, while providing incredible views and memories. Shoe to try: Built to go off-roading, ASICS hiking shoes features reversed

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lugs on the outsole to ensure a dependable grip both uphill and downhill. • HIIT: High-Intensity interval training is being incorporated into a lot of workouts these days. HIIT

workouts alternate a quick, intense period of exercise, such as running or cycling, followed by a short, active recovery. Shoe to try: A lightweight cross training shoes with a stable base -- such as a Nike Flex Trainer -are a good selection when it comes to HIIT workouts. • Bodyweight training: The benefits of bodyweight training are seemingly endless. From pushups to squats, these exercises require no additional equipment and can be done anywhere and performed with many modifications. Get creative with your family by doing a circuit of your favorite bodyweight exercises in the park. Shoe to try: A shoe with a mesh and synthetic upper

material is designed to keep feet cool. Find this feature in a style, such as the New Balance, which also have special midsoles to ensure comfort from start to finish. New footwear is a great way for each family member to show his or her style, while getting motivated to meet fitness goals. Once you’ve got the plan in place, get into a fitness routine that works for your family and stick with it. For a one-stop-shopping experience, visit the Athletic Shop at Rack Room Shoes in stores or online. To help ensure that everyone meets their fitness goals, consider combining fun family quality time with your workouts.

March 2018

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NEWS FLASH

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March 2018

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Basting Basics Basting meats and vegetables with a marinade is one of the best ways to infuse a dish with flavor. What does "marinade" or "marinate" mean? A marinade is a seasoned liquid mixture that adds flavor and in some cases helps tenderize tough cuts of meat. Some marinades are homemade mixtures. Other times they are bottled dressings or sauces. Marinate also means to steep the food in a marinade. If the meat is a tender cut, marinate it for a short time, no more than 30 minutes, or you'll have a mushy, soft entree! For tougher cuts of meat, marinade for 8 to 12 hours in the refrigerator. Whenever you decide to use a marinade on meats, place it in a re-sealable bag on

and cooked meat. To prevent cross-contamination, try applying the marinade with a spray bottle or a bottle with a squirt top. The same contamination can happen when the plate that held the raw meat is used for transporting the cooked meat. Also avoid using the fork or turner that touched the raw meat to turn or check the cooked meat. It's best to use a different kitchen utensil each time, or rinse it with warm soapy water between uses. This recipe for MultiPurpose Basting sauce is delicious on chicken, fish, pork, beef and vegetables. It's inexpensive to make and enhances the flavor of grilled meats and vegetables.

a plate in the refrigerator. If your recipe calls for basting the meat with a marinade as it cooks, reserve some of the

marinade that has NOT been in contact with the raw meat to use as a basting sauce. Otherwise, you are contami-

nating cooked meat with raw meat juices -- a food-safety NO-NO. Never use the same basting brush on raw meat

MULTI-PURPOSE BASTING SAUCE 3/4 cup wine vinegar 3 tablespoons cooking oil

3 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers 1 tablespoon salt (optional) 1 can (6 ounce) frozen pineapple juice concentrate 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional) Combine all ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Cool and seal any remaining marinade in an air-tight container, and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. Before grilling, allow marinated meat to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cook the meat on medium coals or heat. Baste on each side the last 15 minutes of cooking. If you use this sauce as a marinade, turn the meat frequently to prevent burning, as the sugar content is high and browns (and burns) easily. Makes about 25 (4 1/2 ounce) portions.

March 2018

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By Samantha Weaver

• What’s on sale in March? Winter clothes and cover-ups, camping and gardening equipment, washer/dryer combos and tableware and china. • Use your muffin pan to bake hot potatoes. Stand the potatoes on end in the cups. They bake faster and are easy to grab with an oven mitt. • “If you place an apple in your bag of potatoes, you can keep them from budding.” — T.C. in Washington • A quick fix for salty soup: If you have added too much salt to a soup or stew, relax. Take one raw potato and cut it into thick slices. Add to the soup and leave it for 10 minutes or so. Taste your soup and, if the oversalting has been corrected, remove the slices. The potato draws in salt as it cooks. • “When making cookies that are dropped by the spoonful, dip your spoon in milk first, then scoop. The dough drops perfectly, and the milk does not affect the finished cookie at all.” — F.D. in Pennsylvania • “To keep your paintbrushes clean, soak them in vinegar. I do this, and I have had my brushes for a long time. It removes all of the gunk, and keeps the bristles tight. I also like to dip them in a solution of 50 percent liquid fabric softener and 50 percent water, then hang them to dry before I store them. When I am ready to use them again, I just rinse them with water to get the softener out.” — B.C. in Utah 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 German-born theoretical physicist (and sometime philosopher) Albert Einstein who made the following sage observation: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the universe.” • You may be surprised to learn that studies show your brain is more active while you’re asleep than it is while you’re watching television. Then again, maybe that’s not so surprising. • The country of South Africa has a total of 11 official languages. • Advertising is everywhere — you can’t turn around without seeing dozens of pitches for some kind of product or service competing for your attention. Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that the English word “advertise” comes from the Latin word “advertere,” which means “to turn toward” or “to pay attention.” • In the TV show “Charlie’s Angels,” it was a requirement that each of the stars have eight different outfits for each episode. • There are those who feel we should adopt the metric system of measurement, claiming that our current system is outdated and archaic. To go truly archaic, though, we could start measuring things in flags, baronies, falls, roods, townships and hides. Yes, those are actual terms of measurement. They equal, respectively, 25 square feet, 4,000 acres, 342 square feet, a quarter of an acre, 36 square miles and 10 acres. • The magnolia — that icon of genteel Southern life — is actually an entire family of plants, encompassing more than 200 species. • The golf tee was patented in 1899, but it wasn’t put into official use until 1922. *** Thought for the Day: “The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory.” — Paul Fix

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How Should Parents Care for their Children? Dr. Denis Wailey in his The Psychology of Winning, included this short poem in his award winning book" "Take a moment to hear today, What your children have to say Listen today… whatever you do Or they won't be there… To listen to you!"

J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Children are precious! Many parents know it is necessary to get others to help develop their children's skills and talents. Parents, generally speaking, want their children to develop their talents and skills. They know the importance. My husband, Tommy, and I are parents of three adult married sons with children. They seem to follow our footsteps trying to develop and protect our grandchildren. We are pleased about that because they know how we protected them. But some parents depend solely on other adults to help with talent and skill development. However, regardless how professional the talent developer may be, parents please check out that person's character. And make sure an adult that represents your child is present at many of those rehearsals. Why? It is the parents' responsibility to protect their children. If your child hates to go to practice, why is this so? Also, if your child mentions anyone touching him or her in their private areas,that is a sign something wrong is going on. Talk to you children, not at your children.

I believe most talent developers have sound character, but there are some bad apples in every barrel. In kindergarten teachers tell their students to respectful, Keep your hands to yourself." It's good for all children to know about their private space and places on the body no one is to touch except a medical doctor or nurse treating that body part. Those who understand will not judge and those who do not understand will judge what has been said. Recently in the news, the world, unfortunately, has learned about plenty sexual abuse that has been going on for quite some time. No particular group is guilty of this horrible crime. It is found in all groups and all careers. So parents,this is a warning for you to know that you must be involved in all your children's activities. I know that seems almost impossible. That does not mean that you must go everywhere with your children. But it does mean parents must do whatever it takes to know what is going on in their children's lives. And when parents are involved in their children's activities, they can just about tell when something is not quite right. Be on the look out; that's my message to all parents.

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Sweet Potato Fries If you love sweet potatoes like I do, try these fries. You’re in for a real treat. 2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a large baking pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, onion powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Add potato sticks. Mix well to coat. Arrange coated potato sticks on prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes; turn carefully and continue baking for 10 minutes more or until tender. Divide into 4 servings. • Each serving equals: 80 calories, 0g fat, 1g protein, 19g carbs, 322mg sodium, 36mg calcium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch; Carb Choices: 1. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com, or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about our “common folk” healthy recipes.

In England, the term “pudding” refers to many kinds of desserts. This pudding — all the rage in Great Britain and Australia — is a moist cake with a sticky broiled-on brownsugar topping. 1 cup dates, chopped and pitted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 10 tablespoon (1 1/4 sticks) margarine, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream Whipped cream 1. Grease 13-inch by 9-inch broilersafe baking pan. In medium bowl, combine dates, baking soda and 1 1/2 cups boiling water; let stand 15 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and 6 tablespoons margarine or butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until blended. At low speed, beat in flour and baking powder. Add date mixture and beat until combined (batter will be very thin). Pour batter into baking pan. Bake 30 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, heavy cream and remaining 4 tablespoons margarine or butter to boiling over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Set aside. 4. Turn oven control to broil. Spread brown-sugar mixture evenly over top of hot dessert. Place pan in broiler at closest position to source of heat; broil until bubbly, about 30 seconds. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream if you like. Makes 12 servings. • Each serving: About 340 calories, 10g total fat (2g saturated), 18mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 62g carb., 3g protein.

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1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the spaceship on “Lost in Space”? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many member states belong to the United Nations? 3. LANGUAGE: What is a pugilist? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of Canada? 5. ENTERTAINERS: What were the names of Elvis Presley’s two private jets? 6. SCIENCE: What kind of cloud forms at the highest altitude? 7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the 19th-century novel “The Pathfinder”? 8. EXPLORERS: What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, which he sailed around the world from 1577-1580? 9. ADVERTISEMENTS: When did cigarette commercials stop appearing on TV in the U.S.? 10. MATH: How many faces does a cube have? Answers 1. Jupiter II 2. 192 3. A boxer 4. Ottawa 5. Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II 6. Cirrus 7. James Fenimore Cooper 8. The Golden Hind 9. 1971 10. Six

1. Name the three pitchers since Lew Burdette in 1957 to win at least three games in a World Series. 2. Boston’s Ted Williams twice won a Triple Crown without winning the American League MVP award in the same season. Name the two players who beat him out for the award. 3. Who was the first receiver in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons? 4. When was the last time before 2006 and 2007 that the Atlantic Coast Conference did not have a team in the men’s basketball Final Four for two consecutive seasons? 5. Which two NHL teams, entering the 2007-08 season, held the longest current streak for not making the NHL playoffs? 6. Which Olympics was the film “Chariots of Fire” based on? 7. When golfer Zach Johnson won the 2007 Masters, three players tied for second, two shots off the pace. Name at least two of them. Answers 1. Bob Gibson in 1967, Mickey Lolich in 1968 and Randy Johnson in 2001. 2. Joe Gordon in 1942 and Joe DiMaggio in 1947. 3. Keyshawn Johnson in 2001-02. 4. It was 1979 and 1980. 5. The Florida Panthers and the Columbus Blue Jackets (six seasons each). 6. The 1924 Summer Olympics. 7. Retief Goosen, Rory Sabbatini and Tiger Woods.

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Rosenwald Community Organization Rosenwald Community Organization celebrated "African-Americans in Time of War" by paying tribute to African-Americans who have served in the military at their annual Black History Banquet, February 24th at the Latta Building in Selmer, TN 1.

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1.Khylon Wade-Warren, Jeremiah Sanders, Kabrari Finnie, Travon Atlee, Jasper Sanders, and Josiah Sanders 2. Tiffany Sanders and Robert Sanders 3 Wayne Smith and Madora Smith 4. Elizabeth Hudson and Ann Prather 5 Marilyn Smith and Larry Smith 6 Mayor Ronnie Brooks 7 Josiah Sanders and Khyla WadeWarren 8 Cheryl Kirk and Megan Wade

9 Eugene Williams and Shirley Williams 10 Jasmine Sanders and Kallie Porter 11 Emily Harris 12 Ina Fulton and Billy Fulton 13 Robert Shumpert and Teresa Johnson 14 Zyon Reece, Aslyn WadeReece, Jamichael Reece, Khyla Wade-Warren, Misty Reece, and Thomas Reece 15. Mayor Gary Bizzell and Angie Bizzell

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Small Ways You Can Change Your Routine for a Better You

(StatePoint) Sometimes the smallest changes to your daily habits can have the biggest impact on your wellness. With that in mind, here are a few easy ways you can change your routine for a better you. Sit Less Does your job require you to sit still

most of the day? Even if you work out regularly, an otherwise sedentary lifestyle can be bad for your health. Be sure to get up throughout the day in order to stretch and walk around. It only takes a minute to reap the benefits, so don’t skip these breaks. Consider installing an app on your phone

to remind you at periodic intervals when it’s time to move, and if possible, alter your workstation to make it easier to assist in this effort. Standing desks, treadmill desks and even biking desks can keep you active throughout the day. Rethink Brushing Good oral health includes taking great care of your gums -- and research shows that harmful bacteria and plaque that lurk below the gum line can have a big impact. “A healthy mouth needs healthy gums, and even diligent brushing may not remove all harmful plaque,” said Sarah Thiel, RDH. “Toothpaste that goes below the gum line to destroy plaque bacteria in the mouth is a great addition to your brushing routine. Because if you’re not taking care of your gums, you’re not taking care of you.” Consider switching to a toothpaste specifically developed to improve gum health, like Crest Gum Detoxify, which uses Activated Foam Technology to seek out harmful bacteria in hard to reach places in order to neutralize it, even below the gum line. More information can be found at Crest.com.

Spice it Up If you rely on fat and sugar for the bulk of flavor in your cooking, consider improving your seasoning routines for more nutritional meals. Reduce your reliance on these ingredients without getting bored by adding healthier boosts of flavor to dishes. Chop fresh herbs onto your pasta or salad, add spices to your stew, include garlic, ginger and even hot peppers in your stir-fry. Drink More Water What are you drinking during the day? If the answer is juice and soda, consider replacing at least some of that with water. Water doesn’t have to be flavorless. Infuse your water bottle or pitcher with your favorite fruits, vegetables and herbs. From cucumber and strawberry slices to watermelon and mint, you can have fun while hydrating, without resorting to high calorie beverages that offer little or no nutritional value. Focusing on sweeping lifestyle changes can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. For lasting and meaningful impacts on your health and wellness, find small tweaks that you can make to your daily routine.

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