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Corinth native proud to serve in the Army in the healthcare field. While in the Reserve, she served a tour of duty in Iraq 2007-08.

Cutosha Deanda joined the When she transferred to the active Army for active duty in 2014, but Army, she took her 11 years of IT expeher military life started in childrience in the private sector. She entered hood.

Active Duty under the Call to Active "My stepfather (Lyndon Jerome Duty (CAD) Program in Burkett) served in the December 2014. In her Army; therefore, my full-time military career, childhood was filled she works as a cyber with those Army childoperations technician hood experiences, providing IT support to which inspired me to Army commanders and join to have options for their units as a member my life," said Deanda, of the Cyber Protection who was born in Brigade at Ft. Gordon, Corinth to parents Ga. Regina Lynn Dilworth Her career goals are of Corinth and Calvin to become a Chief Lee Gaines of Ripley.

Warrant Officer 5 in "Growing up in the the Army and own her military, it becomes a own business. part of you," she said.

Growing up, "I was an Army brat Deanda said she conand grew up on bases, sidered a career in law mostly Ft. Benning in enforcement. In her job Georgia and Ft. Lewis now, she provides cyberin Washington." space operations by Now a Chief Warrant defending army networks.

Officer 2, Deanda began Cutosha Deanda "Now, I'm like a detective. I'm her own military career in 2003 in the Army Reserve when she was a looking for bad guys, just on a computer," she said. college student. She continued as a Deanda is proud of her career choice Reservist getting her degree and joining and continuing the Army tradition. "Today, the workforce as a systems administrator being a member of the Army allows me to be a role model Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 for those aspiring to be in the Army. The opportunities the Army provides are unlimited," she said.

POSTAL PATRON The military provides a good career option for those

By Lucy Weber

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Army veteran serves God and country through his preaching

By Lucy Weber Dr. Chester W. Harrison, an Army veteran, continues his service as a soldier for Jesus Christ.

First, though, was Vietnam.

"My ancestors have been in every war that America has been involved in. My father was a tail gunner in World War II. I knew I wasn't going to college after high school. I did what I was supposed to do. I volunteered to go to Vietnam," said Harrison, who works now as the associational ministries director for the Prentiss Baptist Association.

A Christian before he enlisted, Harrison said he had been running from the call to preach. "I knew God was wanting to use me, but I didn't want to be used for that."

Decades later, Harrison realizes that his time in the Army in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970 was all part of God's plan.

Dr. Chester W. Harrison

"He used the military to shape me to be the man I am today," said Harrison, a hussee HARRISON pg 4

Beauty and Honor: Military Vet Passes on Life Lessons with Haircuts

By Galen Holley The Community News Flash RIPLEY - The virtues of integrity, generosity and a sound work ethic are in short supply in today's world, but a Ripley barber and military veteran is modeling those qualities for young people while he spruces up their appearances. "People can see a difference in who has been trained and who has been trained by the streets," said Sgt. Kendall Atkinson, taking a break from teaching at Foster's Cosmetology

Sgt. Kendall Atkinson

College and reflecting upon the past 20 years of his life, a life that has seen him go from a student athlete at Vardaman High

School, to a tour of duty in Iraq with the Army National Guard, and return, stateside, to take a see ATKINSON pg 4

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Editor’s Corner God Is In The Restoration Business

Jerry W. Porter CEO/Publisher

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Since I was a young boy I've had a fascination with convertibles. I suppose I get it from my father, who owned and restored several drop-tops and took a lot of pleasure in finding just the right part to make them as good as new.

I've owned a number of convertibles through the years including a 1966 Ford Galaxy and a 1961 American Motors Rambler, but my two prized possessions are my 1997 BMW Z3 and my 2001 Mercury Capri hardtop.

I don't mind saying that restoring these cars has taken a lot of hard; yet, it's been a labor of love. After a transitional phase in my life, storage and money were at a minimum so when the drive shaft had to be replaced on my BMW, I decided to park it under a 2-car metal shed and eventually canceled the insurance on it because I couldn't' see paying insur-

ance on something that wasn't road ready. Plus, I figured it would be safe from the snags and tears of life if it were tucked away under this tin box. I hadn't counted on a storm dismantling the shed and taking the car's hood with it. I finally replaced the drive shaft but trying to replace the mangled hood was certainly a setback- one I haven't been able to remedy yet.

My Mercury Capri has an even more tragic story. After a nearly unbelievable stroke of luck in happening across a transmission, a young man briefly lost his concentration and ran his vehicle into my Capri. Yes! Destroying the car before I'd even finished paying for the transmission.

I've made some mistakes in my life and taken a few wrong turns that resulted in, like the wreck, unfortunate consequences. I've cried my share and felt my share of pain. Luckily, God happens to be in the restoration business.

We tend to think the people God used to carry out his will were perfect. However, scriptures clearly tell us that this wasn't the case. Genesis 9: 21 shows that, on at least one occasion, Noah was guilty of drinking too much.

In spite of this, God used Noah to resurrect humanity, to save a remnant of his creatures from a world fallen to sin. Later, in Genesis 17: 17, Abraham falls on his face and laughs at the idea that God could use an old man like him to carry out his

plans, yet, despite his age, he becomes the patriarch of a new people. Judges 6: 27 reveals that Gideon had such a low opinion of himself that he was afraid to do what God asked of him to defeat the Midianites.

Yet, God granted him a great victory and made him an unlikely hero. King David's deep flaws are revealed in II Samuel, when he lusts after Bathsheba, beds her, then murders her husband to cover his sin.

Still, David became a forerunner, a biblical type, of Jesus and the patriarch of his bloodline.

The disciples weren't perfect men, either. First of all, as a group they could be a little slow to catch on, as we see in Luke 18: 34, when they fail to understand Jesus' words when he speaks of his impending passion. We see their lack of understanding again in Matt. 15: 15, when they fail to grasp the meaning of Jesus' parable.

The disciples' lack of understanding is again evident in Matt. 20: 20, when the mother of the sons of Zebedee asks that her boys be seated on Jesus' right and left in the kingdom to come. Jesus asks if they can drink of the cup from which he will drink, and the disciples' response indicates that they

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completely misunderstand his meaning.

Peter, whose name in Hebrew and Greek means "rock," showed himself, at times, to be less than steadfast, as in John 18: 15-27, when he denies even knowing the man he has followed so faithfully and to whom he has pledged allegiance.

Peter could be a bit rash, too, as in the Garden of Gethsemane, when, after falling asleep with his brethren when Jesus was sweating blood in prayer, and in what we must interpret as a genuine effort to defend Jesus, he draws his sword and cuts off the high priest servant's ear.

By any objective standards, the disciples turned out alright. God was patient. He healed their brokenness and made very good use of them, as he did with Noah, Abraham, Gideon and David.

These men were all, in their own way,

unique and beautiful creations of God, and he found a way to use their gifts in service of his kingdom.

In a similar way, my father had a great deal of patience in restoring an old convertible car that he named Sputnik. It sometimes took him months, as it has me, to find the right part, or to happen across a piece that would help him restore the convertible to its prime.

Setbacks happen. That's just life.

Any collector, passionate about his cars, like my father

and me, doesn't throw away a vehicle because it's imperfect. Neither do we throw away people because they're imperfect.

I like many other men find myself to be a flawed man. I am not proud of many things in my past, but I would like to think that, despite my flaws, despite my shortcomings, God is still finding use for me, and restoring me to mint condition.

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NOVEMBER BIBLE TRIVIA

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1. What kind of tree was withered by Jesus because it bore no fruit?

2. What tree's leaves were used to cover the naked Adam and Eve? 3. What tree's fruit was used to make a plaster to heal the diseased King Hezekiah?

4. What furnishings in the temple were made of olive wood?

5. What epistle uses the grafting of the olive tree as a symbol of God choosing the Gentiles in addition to the Jews?

6. What prophet mentions a gift of ebony wood sent to Tyre?

7. In what land did Moses see a burning bush that was not consumed?

8. On what day of Creation did God make the plants?

9. What kind of flowers were supposes to be carved into the sacred lampstands?

10. What were Solomon's chariots made of?

11. What book mentions "apples of gold"?

12. In the parable of the sower, what unwanted plant causes some of the seeds to die?

13. What was Moses' basket made of?

14. What plant was used to lift up a sponge to the dying Jesus?

15. What plant was given to Jesus as a mock scepter by the Roman soldiers?

16. What plant food, given to pigs, was wanted by the prodigal son?

17. What flower were the capitals on the temple columns shaped like?

18. What plant, according to Isaiah, would not be broken by the Messiah?

19. What tree's fruit was symbolically represented on the clothing of Israel's high priest?

20. What leaves were thrown down in front of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem?

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October Answers 1. The vine of Sodom (Deuteronomy 32:32) 2. A green bay tree (Psalm 37:35) 3. Hosea (4:13) 4. Tares (Matthew 13:25) 5. Acacia (Exodus 25:10) 6. Amos (7:14) 7. Willows (Psalm 137:2) 8. "Green with" - probably tree bark or twigs (Judges 16:7) 9. Saul (I Chronicles 10:12) 10. The sycamine (Luke 17:6) 11. Jericho (2 Chronicles 28:15) 12. The palm (I Kings 6:29) 13. David (I Chronicles 27:28) 14. Absalom (2 Samuel 18:9-10) 15. Abraham (Genesis 18:1) 16. Jeremiah (1:11) 17. Solomon (Luke 12:27) 18. Hyssop (Leviticus 14:4-6) 19. Stacks of flax (Joshua 2:6) 20. An olive leaf (Genesis 8:11)

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HARRISON......... from page 4

DEANDA.....from page 1 in a small town such as Corinth, Deanda said. "I enjoy speaking to young people about the pros and cons of the Army.

Believe me there are more pros that far outweigh the cons."

The Army life addresses Deanda's strong sense of patriotism. "Patriotism to me means freedom, sacrifice, and opportunity. When it comes to living in our homeland, those three things are important to me in terms of patriotism."

Her military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (2nd Award), the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal Campaign Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NonCommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,

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Cutosha and her daughter,Lynnea

and Combat Action Badge.

Deanda has relatives in Corinth on both her mother's and her father's sides. She said she enjoys coming back to visit.

Deanda is married and has a 4-year old daughter, Lynnea. She says she is proud to raise her daughter as an Army brat, just like she was.

ATKINSON....from page 1 civilian job as a barber while remaining active in the military. "My time in the military, the discipline, has taught me how to act, how to be self-sufficient, how to be a man," said Atkinson, allowing himself a quiet laugh, remembering his days playing running back for the Rams football team and center for the basketball team.

Atkinson enlisted in the National Guard between his junior and senior years, then went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., shortly after graduating in 1991.

The years went by fast, Atkinson said, but he was grateful for the opportunity to serve his country and to return, in one piece, to north Mississippi, which would always be home for him. "A man can live a long, happy life, and die of natural causes here," said Atkinson, with the kind of license that only a man who has faced the very real possibility of death on foreign soil is entitled to.

Modeling Character Atkinson received his cosmetology license in 2005 and, today, some 20 students from across north Mississippi are under Atkinson's tutelage at Foster's, which is among the oldest, African-American-owned cosmetology schools in the state. Atkinson's students learn the skills of the trade, from tapering to properly blocking the neckline to high arching around the ears. They also learn the manners, customer service skills and politeness that come with being a barber, a trade that some have called the layman's psychologist. Atkinson enjoys the colloquies, the rapport, the seemingly nonstop banter that fills the air in the black barbershop, a place he described as a kind of hub for communication, a forum for conversation in the community. "It just kind of happens naturally, it emerges, a kind of comradery," said Atkinson. "If something is going on in the neighborhood, like, right

band, father and grandfather of six. "Everyone needs to pay attention to what God is doing in your life. He's shaping you for that battle, whether it's at school, at work or on a battlefield."

Harrison wrote of his experiences in Vietnam and his faith in a book published earlier this year. "Snoop: A Spiritual Memoir of a Vietnam Army Grunt: I Am a Soldier for Jesus Christ" is a 106-page, 10-chapter book that can be used as a devotional study. He ends each chapter with three questions and a blank space for readers to address their own issues, plus a prayer.

"I wanted people to understand it doesn't matter

now, the election, or a candidate needs to reach people, or a fundraiser or other kinds of public event is happening, the barber shop is the first place they come." This place really has ties to the community, roots, deep in the life of the people."

The cosmetology school is also the perfect place to model good character traits to youngsters, Atkinson said.

The pregame haircut is a tradition for Ripley football players, and Atkinson doesn't miss the chance to talk to the boys about becoming strong, honorable young men.

"I grew up in a single-parent home, with my mother raising us nine kids, and I know there are a lot of good, strong women out there doing the best they can, but a woman, no matter how strong she is, can't teach a man to be a man," said Atkinson. So, while he traces lines in their fades, Atkinson tells the boys about episodes in his life that have made him the man he is, like Feb. 13, 2010, at about 10:45 a.m., when he and his unit were making their way across deserts sands in Baghdad to put in a culvert and came very close to being the victims of an improvised explosive device. "You have to have your head on a swivel in an environment like that," said Atkinson. "Believe me, I sweated a lot for the year I was there." It's hard for him to ignore anything as trivial as a McDonald's bag lying on the street these days, Atkinson said, because IEDs came in all shapes and sizes in hostile territory. He even checks the perimeter of his car before he gets in and cranks it up each morning. "You check five meters down and 25 meters out," said Atkinson, breathing heavy and allowing himself a quiet, tense laugh. "That training just kicks in. You can't help it. It's a reflex."

Atkinson also credits his employers for playing a central role in building a strong, vibrant community. "Miss Hazel Foster, the matriarch of the family, and her son,

Grandson, Nathan and Dr. Chester Harrison

what life contains, but it's God shaping us," he said.

Harrison believes the book is a God-thing. "God told me to write it," he said, but he kept putting it off

Allen Christmas, and the entire Foster family have always placed great importance on providing a positive, safe and welcoming space within the community, a place where people can improve their appearance as well as share their ideas and news with others in their neighborhood," said Atkinson. The Foster family also runs a local funeral home and when a death occurs the stylists do the family's hair for free, Atkinson said. After Atkinson had been cutting hair for a while, Christmas and other members of the Foster family, as well as experienced barbers, recognized that he had a gift, not only for the work but for talking and relating to people, a certain way about him that lent itself to their mission to serve as a place for beautification and for community building, Atkinson said.

Career Trajectory After basic training, Atkinson tried his hand at several careers, including working in a furniture factory and construction. He never minded hard work but those jobs didn't offer the opportunity for personal connection that he wanted. Particularly after his service in Iraq, Atkinson felt the calling to share his life experience with others and to pass along the values with which he'd been instilled. "Life is so much about establishing real relationships, sharing authentically with people and serving people," said Atkinson. "My older brother is in the Army Reserve, and I suppose that service and patriotism runs in our family, in our blood. It's an important value for us and something that brings us together." Atkinson paused, clearly thinking of his brother and those with whom he'd served. "Serving together forms strong bonds, helps you make friends for life," he said. Atkinson laughed, as he prepared to return to his classroom. "Perseverance is important too," he said. "Whether I've got one student or 20, the show must go on."

before his grandchildren inspired him to finish it.

"My grandchildren look at me as a soldier," he said.

During his tours in Vietnam, first with the 1st Infantry and then with the 101st Airborne, Harrison said his job meant he lived in the jungle 24/7. "I hunted bad guys during the day and set up ambushes at night."

There were times he should have died but God had other plans for him, Harrison said. One of those times was Jan. 7, 1970. He and five others got separated from the rest of their troop.

He and another man, Howard, were each carrying large machine guns during their advance that ended up with them surrounded.

"We (he and Howard) were about six meters apart.

We looked at each other and knew we were going to die.

We should have but we didn't," he said. "I knew then that God had a greater purpose for me."

The six men all got away.

Nobody was seriously injured although Harrison got hit by a bullet in his side that he dressed himself before what turned into a three-day battle.

When he returned home, Harrison served six years in the Army Reserve. He got out and got his degrees, including a Ph.D. in biblical studies. After that he joined the Tennessee National Guard for eight years so that he could conduct military funerals for veterans.

A pastor now for 37 years, Harrison said he considers it his honor to lift up the men who served their country. Harrison speaks frequently, in uniform, at schools, churches and other events to share his patriotism and the Word of God. To purchase copies of his book, contact Harrison at cwglenda@gmail.com, or call/text 731-693-7403.

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Unequivocally, she will live longer and enjoy her life more if she never lights up again.

COPD is a major problem and the fourth-leading cause of death. The COPD booklet explains its causes and treatments. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 601W, 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.

Free Flu Shots Quite a few communities are offering free flu shots, more so than in recent years. For those of us who don’t yet have Medicare, or have an insurance plan that won’t pay for a shot, these free clinics can be a big help.

Ask about free shots at work, senior centers, local health departments and home health aide groups, at the hospital, town hall and local college. Go online to google.com and put “free flu shot” in the search box, along with the name of your town.

Even if you can’t find a free shot this year, get one if your doctor thinks you should have it.

To find a flu shot online, go first to www.flu.gov and scroll down the right side to Flu Vaccine Finder, and put in your ZIP code. Also check www.INeedAFluShot.org and www. findaflushot.com.

If you’re age 65 or older, ask your doctor if you should have the extrastrength shot for seniors.

If you want to keep tabs on the spread of flu this winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website (www.cdc.gov/flu) with maps, information on prevention and more. Be sure to read the section on How Flu Spreads. Did you know that someone 6 feet away can spread it to others by coughing or sneezing?

The vaccines this year include an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus and an influenza B virus, so keep your hand sanitizer ready. Use the wipes provided at the grocery store on the shopping cart handle before you even touch it. Learn not to touch your face with your hands.

Remember, it takes a few weeks for the vaccine to become affective.

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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Best Way to Treat COPD? Quit Smoking DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My mother is in her early 70s. She has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD. She had a bronchoscopic exam to remove a mucus plug. She was a very heavy smoker. She still smokes. She thinks her kids don’t know, but we have seen the evidence. She is on oxygen. Her doctor thinks she has quit. What does this do to her life expectancy? How long can she live this way? — J.S. ANSWER: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is two illnesses: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is a harmful stretching and destruction of the millions of air sacs found in the lungs.

Through those delicate structures, oxygen reaches the blood. When they are damaged, a person cannot get enough oxygen and becomes breathless on even slight exertion.

Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the air passageways, the bronchi.

They fill with thick, pus-filled globs of phlegm. Air cannot pass through them. A cough that produces of sticky, tenacious sputum is its chief sign.

Cigarette smoking is the major cause of COPD, but not the only one.

It’s hard to watch people ruin their own bodies and hasten death. That’s what your mother is doing. Tell her that the most important treatment for COPD is total abstinence from smoking. Abstinence allows lungs to recover from the damage done from inhaling cigarette smoke. It doesn’t achieve a complete reversal overnight. It does prolong life.

What does this do to her life expectancy? It shortens it. How long can she live? That can’t be foretold.

*** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have arthritis. Every time it rains, my pain seems to increase. I attend the Arthritis Foundation’s exercise classes, and we all have the same response to rainy weather. We’re wondering if this is due to increased humidity, low barometric pressure or just an “old wives’ tale.” — E.S. ANSWER: A drop in barometric pressure along with an increase in humidity has been demonstrated to cause a flare of arthritis. It’s the exact set of conditions that happen prior to a storm.

Some arthritics experience more joint pain when temperature drops. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would appreciate reading your comments on the current rumor that microwaved food loses all nutritional value. — C.T. ANSWER: That’s not a current rumor. It’s a piece of misinformation that has been circulating since microwave ovens appeared on the market.

It’s not true. Microwaving preserves vitamins and minerals better than almost any other method of cooking.

Foods lose some of their nutritional value when they are boiled in lots of water; the water draws out some vitamins. Little water is used in microwave cooking. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. © 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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BACK TO BASICS FITNESS

“And the mind has it” A healthy lifestyle, where do you begin? Like many of life’s choices, this too, begins in the mind. It’s been said, ‘so a man thinketh, so is he.' These words are truth personified. In as much as we speak them, we often cease to realize the impact words have in our lives. An overheard whisper, the playful jest of a friend, a loved ones insensitive remark.

Seeds. Seeds planted in the mind.

“What was she thinking wearing that?” “Dude, you got some rims to go Arlene on that spare tire’?

“Honey, the kid is eight years old, that’s not baby fat”! Harmless right? Wrong!

The power of words is universal. They can illicit change, promote growth, and ignite passions. And yet words can be the catalyst for unfulfilled dreams, broken hearts, and countless bruises to ones self-esteem. Which brings me to today’s thought.

When you look in the mirror, what do you think? How do these thoughts make you feel? And ultimately, how do these thoughts cause you to act? Are you prompted to devour the nearest package of Oreos? Finish off the leftover cheesecake in the fridge. Or will a bag of potato chips do the trick? No one is immune to these types of urges. We all face a moment when a negative thought about ourselves, may cause us to react with unhealthy behavior. The challenge is to not allow these moments to consume us.

This being said, how does one start this journey to live healthier. One may begin by first realizing that you are worth it. Making up your mind that you are worth the effort required to live better, feel better, and the bonus, look better. And then get moving! Start by gradually introducing small changes to your daily routine. For instance, instead of coveting the parking space closest to your destination, opt for the one farthest away. Take those extra steps. Every steps counts. Do you sit a desk all day?

Numerous hours at your desk can be torture on your lower back and your backside. So when possible, hand deliver that message instead of using the phone. This will give your lower back and glutes a much needed break and get you some extra steps in to boot. It’s a win, win.

Secondly, toss those bathroom scales that are parked by the toilet. (At least that’s where they were in my house) Even though it’s good to track our progress, our scales can also be an enemy. We must Dent remember, muscle weighs more than fat. And our body weight fluctuates throughout the month for any number of reasons. Women especially during menstrual cycles.

Down one pound today and up two pounds the next. And honestly, a good BM can remedy that in most cases! Lets face it, when those numbers aren’t declining fast enough, we have the tendency to get discouraged, disappointed, and want to throw in the towel. So, ditch those scales!

Try focusing less on the numbers on the scale and concentrate on your Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol levels being in a healthy range.

Consider too, how you feel. How frequently are you having to stop and sit for a moment when you’re out shopping?

Does that last flight of stairs you took, leave you feeling like, it was your ‘last’ flight of stairs? If so, it’s time for a change. You can do it! Perhaps on day one you can walk a half a mile. Do that.

Your next day out, shoot for farther. Just like all changes in our lives, the first step is the hardest. Once you’ve conquered that, it’s a matter of staying in the race.

Yes, it will get hard. Yes, you will fall.

You will also get back up, brush yourself off and finish. Your mind is made up now, so let’s use the body you’ve got to get the body you want! A healthy one!

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FINANCE

Can Healthy Habits Contribute to Financial Security?

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(StatePoint) When it comes to feelings about finances, working Americans are practically split down the middle, according to a recent study.

Fifty-five percent of employed Americans feel they are on the right track to achieving financial well-being, while the other 45 percent feel they are not headed in the

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right direction, according to the 2016 Lincoln Financial Group Measuring Optimism, Outlook and Direction (M.O.O.D.) of America study.

So what are those individuals on the right track doing so well? The study found five key factors -behaviors and influencers -- in their lives that correlate to positive feel-

ings about money.

“Right trackers” differ from their counterparts who are not on the right track because: • They are more likely to have created formal financial plans -more than 70 percent of them, in fact.

• They are forward-looking in general, with nearly 100 percent saying they are focused on the future. Also, 90 percent of those in the “right track” camp say they feel in control of their lives.

• They exercise more. Those with positive feelings about money tend to be active. About 80 percent of this group exercises at least once a week, and typically more often.

Compare that with those who are not on the right track -- just 60 percent of that segment works out on a consistent basis. Physical health can correlate to financial health.

• They’re more likely to feel good about themselves. Financial health and emotional health go

hand-in-hand, too. Those on the right track are more likely than their counterparts to say they are optimistic because they feel good about themselves and their relationships with family and friends.

They’re also positive about their careers and their relationships with coworkers.

• They take advantage of workplace benefits. Indeed, the more benefits you enroll in through the workplace, the better you will feel financially, suggests the study.

Beyond health insurance and retirement savings, “right-trackers” are enrolling in insurance plans to cover dental and vision care, as well as life insurance and disability insurance (which can help replace a portion of your paycheck while you recover from an injury or illness).

They’re also taking advantage of other nonmedical benefits that can help boost financial security, such as accident insurance and critical illness insurance, which can help

cover expenses that medical insurance does not, like high deductibles, or day-to-day expenses such as food or mortgage payments.

The future is unknown, but certain insurance coverages offered at work can help safeguard you against a broad scope of unexpected expenses, and can help you feel and be more financially secure.

This is something to think about during annual open enrollment for medical insurance and beyond.

For more insights and tips to help you take control of your financial future, follow Lincoln Financial Group on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Feeling good about your finances is about the big picture, not just your bank account. From a healthy lifestyle to a positive attitude, taking a cue from those who are on the “right track” may help you get your footing on the path to financial well-being.

Top Things Every Renter Should Know

(StatePoint) Renters may be free of some of the concerns and responsibilities of homeownership, but there are a few considerations they should make for financial security and greater peace of mind.

Read Your Lease Whether you’re moving in to a new place or have been occupying your unit for some time, knowing the ins and outs of your lease is crucial. Be sure there will be no curveballs or surprises that you have not accounted for in your budget.

Is your rent subject to an increase? By how much and how often? Cross-check local regulations to ensure rent increases are in accordance with the law.

Read your lease in order to get a handle on what your responsibilities and rights are as a tenant.

Get Renters Insurance Many apartment communities require renters to carry personal

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liability insurance to cover the property and surrounding structures as a result of damage caused by the renter. This coverage does not extend to your personal property, however. To cover

your personal property, a standard renters insurance policy is recommended. Otherwise, unexpected events such as fire, theft, vandalism or other perils could mean a substantial financial loss to you.

However, the small monthly investment of renter’s insurance could save you thousands of dollars down the line.

Do your research to determine what policy makes sense for you.

Many insurance providers, such as Assurant, offer free online calculators to help you take inventory and determine the level of coverage you need. The company also offers its more than 1 million customers nationwide the ability to buy insurance, pay bills, change coverage and file claims online by computer or a mobile device, as well as the option of automatic payments, or even setting the billing date. These convenient options are designed with young people in mind, including some 100,000 Assurant policyholders living in student housing.

For more information or a quote, visit assurantrenters.com.

Perform a Careful Inspection Before moving into your new

rental unit or signing a lease, do a careful inspection, noting any existing damage or necessary maintenance. Communicate concerns to the management company or landlord in writing. Free online checklists can guide you on what to look for and record.

For example, buckling floors and water stains could indicate water damage -- a condition that could lead to property damage. It’s also helpful to take photographs with a timestamp. Do these inspections periodically, as well as when you renew your lease.

And remember to also photograph your belongings – or keep your receipts -- because any insurance provider will ask for proof of ownership in the event you have to file a claim.

You may not own the property, but it is still your home. Staying on top of the space in which you live can offer you greater comfort and greater peace of mind.

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Easy Ways to Weatherize Your Home Financial Planning Basics: Easy Tips to Stick to a Budget

(StatePoint) Extreme temperatures -hot or cold -- can send your energy bills through the roof while also creating an uncomfortable living space for your family.

Almost two-thirds of American adults live in a home that needs weatherization, according to a recent online survey, commissioned by Duck brand, conducted by Harris Poll. To bring down energy costs and make the temperature in your home

more comfortable, consider defending your home with helpful tools like Roll-On Window Kits, Double Draft Seals, Socket Sealers and Attic Stairway Covers. You can also adjust ceiling fans, install a programmable thermostat and open or close curtains to leverage sunlight and shade.

To learn more about weatherization products and ways you can make your home more comfortable and efficient, visit duckbrand.com/weatherization.

(StatePoint) It can be easy to let your finances fall by the wayside when juggling work, family, school and other priorities.

The most basic financial planning everybody should do, say experts, is to set a budget and stick to it. To help, the discount experts at Dollar General are offering some useful tips to assist you in this task and avoid financial stress.

Pack Your Own Lunch To help stick to your budget, skip pricey restaurants. Instead, save money and spend the evening cooking with your family.

For affordable and simple ideas for cooking favorite dishes, consult resources like Dollar General Easy Meal recipes at dollargeneral.com/easymeals.

Remember to Treat Yourself Just because you’re sticking to a financial plan doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself. Budget time and money to indulge in your favorite activities like a night at the movies, seeing your favorite sports

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team in action, or going bowling.

Take Advantage of Coupons Coupons are a great way to save money and stretch your budget.

Retailers like Dollar General offer online digital coupons that can be downloaded on a desktop computer or by using a smartphone. You can sign up by visiting dollargener-

al.com/coupons and can receive additional savings during seasonal “Fast Way to Save” promotions, where exclusive coupons are available only to Dollar General digital coupon subscribers.

Stay Positive Don’t get bogged down by the stress of financial planning. Instead, focus on positive steps you can take to achieve your goals.

Spend more time with your family cooking.

Work toward your next job promotion. Ace your next exam.

Even if you’re busy, make the time for planning a budget. It may feel like work now, but feeling financially secure will offer you peace of mind.

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Pastor Agnew is dedicated to strengthening the CME church

Rev. Lesha Agnew

By Lucy Weber The Rev. Lesha Agnew is the third generation of her

family to answer the call to preach.

Her mother was a pastor and her great-grandfather on her father's side was too. Agnew is now in her fourth year of being the pastor at Hamilton Chapel CME Church in Waterford, located in Marshall County.

Her call to the ministry goes back to when she was a sophomore at Mississippi Valley State University. "I grew up in the church," she said. "My call came in 1991. My mom was a pastor and she and I talked about it. She knew something was going on with me."

Agnew began attending Memphis Theological Seminary 2007 with a focus on Christian education.

Before seminary, Agnew found a calling by being active in her church life.

"I had been doing a lot of things related to ministry. I was teaching in church and being evangelical. I did a lot of work with my local church, Bethel CME, in Guntown," she said.

She was ordained by the CME church in 2008, and then later assigned her first congregation, Bethlehem CME Church in Etta. She was the first female pastor at that Lafayette County church and remained there for two years.

"I had a great time there," Agnew said. "Our church connected with two nearby Baptist churches, and we grew as a community together. The people were eager to learn."

In 2013 she was assigned to Hamilton Chapel. "We're a small congregation but we have a very vibrant youth min-

istry, and we are very involved in the community.

"We work to keep our children involved in giving back," she said.

For Thanksgiving the Hamilton Chapel congregation partners with two other local churches to provide Thanksgiving dinner to families in need in the community.

The church also partners with Habitat for Humanity on building homes, works with the Ida B. Wells Barnett Museum in Holly Springs, works closely with local schools in helping children and provides stipends for members of the University of Mississippi Gospel Choir.

Because of Agnew's dedicated involvement with the Christian Methodist Episcopal denomination's leadership goals, Hamilton Chapel is also. This past summer, the church helped with the denomination's Youth and Young Adult National Conference.

Agnew serves as a member of the Northeast Mississippi Conference of the CME, and on the Committee for Ministerial Examinations for those with the desire to become ministers. Agnew is also the dean of the denomination's Mississippi Leadership School, which prepares young people for leadership positions, and she serves on the staff of the dean of the Department of Christian Education.

In addition, Agnew, the mother of a 14-year-old son, works full time as a research administrator at the University of Mississippi.

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Corinth on His Mind

By Nathan Weber

Gene Greene

A humble beginning often breeds an interesting person. That kind of sentiment accurately describes longstanding Corinth native, Gene Greene.

Greene was born in 1932 in Tishimingo County, Miss.. At the age of five, Greene's family moved to Corinth, where he spent the majority of his life and where he still resides today.

As an only child, Greene found solace and comfort in the small community. He especially liked wrapping himself in his family's business, laundry shops.

"My father and mother discussed getting in the grocery store business," Greene said. "They bought an old logging business store and renovated it into

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their first laundry store in Corinth."

During high school, the family's laundry business began to grow and do very well. The family used to live right next door to the Laundromat but moved to downtown Corinth on Main Street where Greene says their house still stands today.

After high school Greene went to study at Mississippi State University, but was only able to attend for a little less than a year before he was called into the draft for the Korean War. For Greene, he was proud to serve, but admitted he was truly blessed to never see much combat.

"I received a Military Occupation number that put me in a specialized office management position," Greene said. "I was in charge of overseeing the transfer of money from soldiers to their family members. Nobody transferred money without first consulting with me."

Greene believed he was truly blessed for getting his number called for that position. For the remainder of his life, Greene said that he worked his tail off to continue be fully blessed in life.

"I attributed luck to everything I did because in everything I did I worked my tail off," Greene said.

Upon returning from Korea, Greene returned to the states and went to the other big state university in Mississippi: Ole Miss. He became enamored with Ole Miss and during his time there worked as a student professor in his major, chemistry and biology.

Four years later, he gradu-

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ated with a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry and biology.

After graduation he returned to the Laundromat in Corinth. There he continued his hard work and became a leader in the local community and beyond.

"I had the opportunity to go to a private party in Jackson for Olympic athlete Jesse Owens," Greene said.

"This was years and years later after he swept the track and field events, and he was still the most modest gentlemen I had ever met. I was grateful to have been able to attend."

Around 1952, Greene had the idea for a restaurant, but in an interesting location: a street alley.

Thus, the idea of Alley Galley was born and became a successful restaurant in Corinth.

"That restaurant meant the world to me," Greene said. "Everything there was done off the top of my head, but it was a great thing for me."

Greene came to know and have a great relationship with a previous mayor of Corinth, E.S. Bishop.

Greene worked closely with Bishop and praised his insight and work for the city.

"I cannot speak more highly of a man than E.S. Bishop," Greene said. "It was an absolute pleasure to know him. He was the wisest man I have ever known."

Greene had nothing but kind and gracious words to describe his experiences with the town he calls his home.

"It defies any kind of descriptive term," Greene said. "It means everything to me. I feel so happy and blessed and have lived in Corinth and know the people who have come to live in this town."

Now living in a rehabilitation center in Corinth, Greene spends his days keeping track of his three children and eight grandchildren.

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New seamstress uses God-given talent to create outfits

Kemberly Johnson

By Lucy Weber Kemberly Johnson found skirts she liked but didn't like the $100-plus prices so she figured she could make her own.

The only problem was that she had never sewed a stitch in her life. Johnson, who says she never considered herself artistic or creative before, on the spur of the moment bought a sewing machine and fabric and started what has become a passionate endeavor.

In the almost six months since then, Johnson figures she has made 400 to 500 skirts and, recently, 24 belts, skirts, bowties and wearable flowers for her church choir at St. John Missionary Baptist in Ripley.

And Johnson has yet to read the directions that came with the sewing machine.

"God gave me this gift with my hands," said Johnson, who has created skirts for friends and family members that fit perfectly.

"I've never sized anybody."

The Sunday after getting her sewing machine, Johnson woke up at 8 a.m. and had her first skirt made by 10 a.m., just in time to wear it to church.

"I'm getting quicker and better," she said.

Church members quickly noticed what the always stylish Johnson was wearing ,and they now put in requests for their own skirts.

"If somebody calls today, I'll have it done for them by tomorrow," said Johnson, who makes time for her sewing along with her full-time job and volunteering for her church.

"I love my skirts," she said. "I can truly say God has blessed me with talents."

On any given Sunday, Johnson said she

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will look in her closet and then decide to spend the next 45 to 60 minutes creating a new skirt to wear. "People at church think "I wonder what she will wear today.'"

Skirts are her specialty, but Johnson also creates bowties. Johnson recently sewed a pair of pants and modeled them in a church fashion show. They looked so good that someone put in a request for a pair.

"I love my skirts but I may expand and start making my pants too," she said.

Johnson sells her skirts, $25 for short ones and $35 for long. She has special dashiki material that she loves to use, and skirts in those materials cost $45 for short and $65 for long. Her bowties cost $5. Her looks can be found on her Facebook page Kemberly Blesd Byn (Blessed Beyond) Johnson.

Johnson said she is considering creating a separate page for her skirts and other designs to make it easier on customers to see what they like. Now, customers come to her house to pick out her designs. "I lay them all out on the bed for them to see them."

Johnson, a stronger believer in random acts of kindness, said she feels blessed to realize her God-given talent for sewing. "I'm happy to use it."

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Sportsmanship and Citizenship The Alcorn County Youth Football League shapes athletic prowess and personal comportment

Demetrius Adams

By Galen Holley Community News Flash Alcorn County - It has been said that no sport teaches athletes more about life than football, and Demetrius Adams knows that to be true. Adams is president of the board for the Alcorn County Youth Football League, an organization that promotes pigskin as a means of mentoring youngsters in the virtues of becoming responsible adults. "Good sportsmanship has a lot in common with good citizenship," said Adams, the father of five boys, two of whom have grown up playing in the league and, according to Adams, have benefitted greatly from the lessons they learned on the gridiron. "With the way things are in the world, our main goal, as coaches, as leaders, as organizers and as supporters is to reach young people in a positive way," said Adams.

Since its inception about a decade ago, the ACYFL has grown to provide a virtue-rich, character-driven experience for some 250 young athletes annually. Five and six-year-olds battle it out for gridiron glory, as do the seven and eight-year-olds, nine and 10-year-olds and the 11 and 12-year-olds respectively. Competition is fierce, Adams said, but there is a zero-tolerance policy for showboating, taunting or being either a poor loser or an ungracious winner. "It's not all about football," said Adams. "A number of these kids are from fatherless homes and don't have a strong, male figure in their lives. The structure and discipline and comradery of sport provides a real benefit in their lives."

Family Affair Adams is a diehard Kossuth Aggie and proudly

wore the maroon and white under the Friday night lights. He was a better than average football player, Adams said, but his focus was interrupted by an unfortunate sequence of events his senior year, including the untimely death of his mother, a seminal figure in his life. Adams looks back with a modicum of regret that he was not able to stay the course better, he said, but he soon began a family and thank God for the life he has led since. He learned hard, but he learned well, Adams said, and he made certain that the bits of wisdom he garnered on life's journey he passed on to his boys. "In life, like football, you take your licks, but you can't give up, no matter how bleak it looks,' Adams said, in an insistent voice, as if speaking in a halftime locker room.

Adams's dreams of gridiron glory are reborn in his son, Jaley, the Aggies' feature running back and a senior this year. Last year, against Corinth, almost like Bo Jackson in the old Tecmo Bowl video game, Jaley racked up 544 yards and eight touchdowns on 28 carries, all this on his seventeenth birthday. That set a new, state record. Jaley has D-1 recruits salivating, but, more importantly, Adams said, he is a good sport and, like Adams's other sons, is on his way to becoming a fine, honorable man. "He's oldschool, like me," said Adams, laughing. "In our house, and in the way we carry ourselves, on the field and in the community, being fierce in competition and gentle, courteous and respectful in the community go hand-in-hand."

Hard Knocks True-believers and good guys still have a place in this world, particularly in the world of sport, Adams said. The dark clouds of cynicism and greed have threatened to rain on the honeyed nostalgia that many athletes of his generation feel about competitive sport, he said, but in an age of multi-million-dollar contracts and buffoonish dancing after every five-yard completion, men and women of integrity can still stake out a sacred ground for sportsmanship. That is precisely what Adams and others are trying to accomplish with the ACYFL. "We're building a foundation for these boys and girls," said Adams. "They've got their whole lives ahead of them, and they're at such a formative age."

Adams paused, as if watching a third-and-short, fullback dive, that he had sent in from the sideline.

"This is a family-oriented league," he said. "We teach that you get up, every day, you go to work, you practice, you make an honest living. That's the way you live with integrity. That's the way you win."

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SAFETY

Is Your Family Prepared in the Event of an Emergency?

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LIVING

Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job and Start Your Own Business?

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(StatePoint) While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.

Now is always the best time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

Stock Up Every home should contain a supply kit that includes a surplus of nonperishable food items, as well as fresh bottled water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends one gallon per person in your household per day for three days.

FEMA also recommends that the kit include prescription medications for everyone in the family, personal hygiene items, a flashlight, extra batteries and matches, amongst other items. For a complete list, visit fema.gov.

Free Yourself of Your Phone While we all know that smartphone technology and other mobile devices offer us useful information, in an emergency scenario these devices may lose their signal or their battery life. Stay prepared and informed no matter what happens with wearable technology that is not at the mercy of a cellphone tower or a battery that needs to be recharged every few hours.

For example Casio’s PRO TREK PRG300 timepieces feature functions like an altimeter, compass and barometer (great for staying aware of changes in temperature or air pressure). They also deliver this information hands-free, which can be useful any day of the week but extra valuable in an emergency.

Get Insured Is your home and property properly insured? Know what your homeowners insurance covers and determine whether it is sufficient to meet your needs. For example, homeowners insurance policies do not typically cover flooding, which requires separate coverage. Learn more about your home’s primary risks and get covered now, before it’s too late.

No one has a crystal ball that can see into the future, so to best protect your family and your home, get prepared for everything.

(StatePoint) Many people dream of quitting their jobs and starting their own businesses. But in a time when only half of new small businesses survive five years or more, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, how do you know if you have what it takes to withstand a competitive market?

“Entrepreneurship is a lifestyle choice. It is not for everyone and it doesn’t come easy. Even with a great idea you need intelligence and drive to make it happen,” says Michael J. Palumbo, author of “Calculated Risk: The Modern Entrepreneur’s Handbook.”

Palumbo, a highly successful entrepreneur, has built multiple businesses from the ground up, including Third Millennium Trading, which grew from initial capital of $250,000 to over $100 million. And now, as a venture capitalist and real estate investor, he’s invested in multibillion dollar enterprises, including GETCO, a financial services company that was sold at a valuation of $1.7 billion in 2007, and a medical business with a current valuation of over $100 million.

With his track record in identifying what makes a winning business, Palumbo, who has offered business advice on Voice of America, WBBM-AM in Chicago and WOR-AM in New York, is sharing insights into identifying whether your great idea is solid enough to quit the day job and start your own company.

Is There a Need?

A truly great business idea takes into account where the marketplace is heading and anticipates technological innovations. Moreover, a great idea usually gives the world something it didn’t know it needed. Once deployed, though, the world cannot live without it.

Also, you need to assess where technology is going to be five years from now when your

company is launched. Will your idea still be relevant?

The Geography Test Is your idea relevant on a mass scale? Is it not only timely and relevant, but hugely needed and scalable?

The Feasibility Test When the idea is great, but revenue, or some other growth-related metric is not there, something under the hood is likely broken.

Unfortunately, it often isn’t the idea, it is management. Investors and venture capitalists aren’t always looking for profitability. Sometimes they are looking for traction: increasing revenue, rising subscriber-bases, organic user-growth; these are all things that offset profitability.

Another aspect of the Feasibility Test is determining whether adequate technology infrastructure exists, while questioning whether the world is ready for the concept, points out Palumbo, who has been quoted about business growth by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and TheStreet.com.

The Competency Test Ask yourself: “Am I the right person to make this happen?” This is crucial and should be answered with complete honesty. Evaluate your skills, passion, and level of competency for this task. The hardest person to criticize and evaluate will always be yourself, and those who truly understand themselves and their skills are some of the wisest people.

For more entrepreneurial tips and information about the new book, “Calculated Risk,” visit www.michaeljpalumbo.com.

“Starting a company is one of the most challenging things you can do,” says Palumbo. “If successfully done, it can also be one of the most rewarding.”

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How to Talk to Aging Parents about the Future

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(StatePoint) Parents care for and guide children into adulthood. But as parents age, sometimes the roles are reversed.

Establishing a plan will help everyone feel more at ease about the years ahead. Here are four common concerns you may face with aging parents and tips to manage each conversation.

Plan Living Arrangements Multi-level homes and complicated floor

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plans can make everyday living difficult and dangerous for seniors. However, convincing parents to move into a more manageable home or assisted living may be tough. Suggest the transition early, while parents are still active to help them ease into the idea. If they insist on staying put, consider homecare and installing assistive equipment, like handrails.

Focus on the Road Driving can be a sensitive topic because for many, it’s a key part of remaining independent.

Take 90-year-old Vivian Cash who started driving in 1949. While always priding herself on her safe driving -- in fact, she’s never had an accident -- she recently pulled into her driveway and stopped too close to a telephone pole, ultimately needing help moving her car. That was when she decided it was time to stop driving.

“If I’m driving and I had a problem, I could hurt someone or myself. It just isn’t worth it,” explained Cash.

Of course, not everyone will be willing to

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Midsouth Spine & Pain Associates, PLLC Brent A. Grimes, FNP-BC Sherry Jobe, ACNP-BC 3207 Mullins Drive Corinth MS 38834 Phone: 662- 284-8565 The Heart Valve Clinic of Magnolia Amanda Ham, ANP-BC 611 Alcorn Drive, Suite 200 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-4660 Corinth Medical Specialists Melinda Hamlin, FNP-BC Amber C. Janzen, FNP-BC Cassie C. Robinson, FNP-BC Ginger A. Shook, FNP-BC Elizabeth Wilbanks, FNP-BC 3301 Tinnin Street Corinth, MS Phone: 662-665-9111 Trinity Health Clinic Cindy Pearson, FNP-BC 123 Alcorn Dr. Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-2866

hang up their keys, so approach the topic before noticeable problems surface, such as with vision or dexterity, and agree to certain warning signs that might indicate it’s time to rethink transportation.

When it is time for parents to stop driving, help them map out ways to get to all their activities.

Update Important Documents Most people don’t like discussing wills and life insurance. As a result, they’re often written and not revisited. However, both need to be updated periodically, especially when major life changes take place, like marriage, death or divorce.

Ensure your parents have a will that’s been updated in the past five years. If not, it should be revised to reflect their current wishes.

Establish who will be in charge of executing the details, and determine where documents will be stored.

Any updates to wills need to be reflected in life insurance policies, since beneficiaries take

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precedence over whatever the will specifies.

Consider working with a trusted advisor who offers both life insurance and retirement planning, such as an Erie Family Life insurance agent, to ensure parents and family members are covered for the future every step of the way.

Gather Financials Finances need to be discussed -- from retirement planning, debt consolidation and payment to logistics like where important documents are placed (digital and hard copies). Even if parents don’t want to divulge all their information, getting a general sense of the situation will make things easier when decisions need to be made.

Help your parents create a list of bank, benefits, pension and other accounts, as well as usernames and passwords. Keep this information in a safe place, such as a fire-resistant safe.

Know where items like tax files, car titles and the key to the safe are kept.

Aging isn’t easy. Address everything now to leave your family at ease for the changes ahead.

Crossroads Health Clinic Debbie McFalls, FNP-BC 1801 South Harper Road Suite 7 Corinth MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-2300

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Magnolia Hospitalist Group Phyllic C. Fiveash, FNP-BC Malorie P. DeVaughn, CNP 611 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1000

North Mississippi Primary Health Care Inc. Sheila Settlemires, FNP-BC Ashley Talley, FNP-BC 15921 Boundary Dr. Ashland, MS 38603 Phone: 662-224-8951

Magnolia Gastroenterology Clinic, LLC Brittany C. Tucker, FNP-BC 3050 Corder Drive Corinth MS 38834 Phone: 662-284-9902

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ANESTHESIOLOGY Magnolia Anesthesiology Anthony Armstrong, M.D. James Jacque, M.D. Tina Jobe, M.D. Angel Rodriguez, M.D. 401 Alcorn Drive, Suite 1E, Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-0605 CARDIOTHORACIC/ VASCULAR SURGERY Magnolia Cardiovascular & Thoracic Clinic James C. Gilmore, M.D. Billy Parsons, M.D. 611 Alcorn Drive, Suite 200 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-4660 ENDOCRINOLOGY Magnolia Specialty Clinic Delali O. Blavo, D.O. 3704 Hwy. 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-8041 FAMILY MEDICINE/ GENERAL PRACTICE George L. Cain, M.D. 506 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-0976 Pratt Family Medical Clinic Joseph L. Pratt, M.D. Amy Davis, M.D. 121 Pratt Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-0088 Avalon Medical Clinic Thomas Draper, M.D. 1413 W Quitman Street Iuka, MS 38852 Phone: 662-424-9550 Flannery Medical Clinic Alphonsus Flannery, M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive, Suite 106 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-284-9906 William G. Jackson, M.D. 202 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-4481 Corinth Family Care Center Erica Noyes, M.D 2000 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-6999

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Magnolia Express Care William Ross, M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive Suite 109 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-1499 GASTROENTEROLOGY Magnolia Gastroenterology Fred Corder, M.D. 3050 Corder Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-284-9902 GENERAL SURGERY Corinth Surgical Clinic, PA James Edmonson, M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive, Suite 111 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-3735 Magnolia Surgical Group Andy W. Holley, D.O. 703 Alcorn Drive, Suite 102 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-2522 Magnolia Professional Associates Mathew Johnson, Jr., M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive, Suite 102 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-2522 GENERAL/VASCULAR SURGERY Magnolia General & Vascular Surgery Clinic Robert P. Mathis, M.D. 611 Alcorn Drive, Suite 210 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-284-9910 GYNECOLOGY Corinth Medical Specialists Laura J. Crecelius, M.D 3301 Tinin Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-9111 GYNECOLOGY/ONCOLOGY The West Clinic, PC Mark Reed, M.D. Adam C. ElNaggar, M.D. 2001 State Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-3694 HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY The West Clinic, PC Matthew Ballo, M.D. Stephen Besh, M.D. David C. Portnoy, M.D. Sylvia Richey, M.D. Bradley Somer, M.D. Noam Vanderwalde, M.D. 2001 State Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-3694

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Cardiology Clinic Nanni Pidikiti, M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive, Suite 104 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-9393

Shipp Eye Clinic, PC Bernard Shipp, M.D. John Shipp, M.D. 3302 West Linden Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-6068 Crossroads Eye Center Darwin Wooten, M.D. 3035 Corder Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-9292

Magnolia Cardiology Assoc Ahsley L. Nickerson, D.O. John W. Prather M.D Nemalan Selvaraj, D.O. 611 Alcorn Drive Suite 230 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-5218

ORAL/MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY N MS Oral & Maxillofacial Scott Bauer, DM.D. 611 Alcorn D, St 220 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-8299

Magnolia Specialty Clinic Valerie D. Norton, D.O. 3704 Hwy. 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-8041

NEUROLOGY Shiloh Neurology Andrew Kerby, M.D. 201 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-7785

Corinth Family Care Center Tim Noyes, M.D. 2000 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-6999

Midsouth Neurology William Owens, M.D. 2425 Proper Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-396-9447

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Magnolia Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, PA John E. Foropoulos, M.D. Randall Frazier, M.D. 611 Alcorn Dr Suite 100 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-6369

Magnolia Wound & Hyperbaric David V. Pizzimenti, D.O. 611 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1320

Magnolia Specialty Clinic Rance Wilbourn, M.D. 3704 Hwy. 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-8041

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Magnolia Infectious Disease Jennifer L. Madeo, D.O. 611 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-7540 INTERNAL MEDICINE Magnolia Regional Community Care Clinic Margaret H. Baker, M.D. Marissa O. Cruz, D.O. Amanda J. Finley, D.O. Michael Hawley, D.O. Seger S. Morris, D.O Sidney Pace, M.D. John P. Preece D.O. 703 Alcorn Drive Suite 109 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1680

INTERNAL MEDICINE/ PEDIATRICS Corinth Medical Specialists Robert McKinney, M.D. 3301 Tinin Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-9111 INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Corinth Cardiovascular Care, PLLC Aaron C. Earles, D.O. 2427 Proper Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-0151 Corinth Cardiology, PLLC Emad H. Mohamed, M.D. 3196 Hwy. 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-284-9541

Morgan Cardiovascular PC Kerry Morgan, M.D. 2427 Proper Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-0151

OB/GYNECOLOGY Magnolia Women's Center at Corinth Jason Cesario, M.D. Tiffany C. General, M.D. Quinisha Logan, M.D. 3714 Hwy 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1575 Women's Clinic Patrick Hsu, M.D. 703 Alcorn Drive Suite 110 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-0930 Magnolia Women's Clinic Don Simpson, M.D. 512 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-6090 OPHTHALMOLOGY Garrett Eye Clinic, PLLC Jennifer Garrett, M.D. 1804 East Shiloh Road Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-212-9001

OTOLARYNGOLOGY ENT Physicians of N MS, PA James Berry, M.D. 2907 HWY 72 W Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-396-4104 Magnolia Corinth Ear, Nose & Throat Michael Peery, M.D. 401 Alcorn Drive, Suite 2D Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1565 PATHOLOGY Pathology Lab Inc. Michael Todd, M.D. MRHC 611 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1217 PEDIATRICS Magnolia Pediatric Clinic Branson B. Bolden, M.D. Blakley A. Fowler, M.D. Alicia M. Pressley-Moss, M.D. 401 Alcorn Drive, Suite 1B Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-7390 PHLEBOLOGY Corinth Laser Center, LLC Angel Rodriguez, M.D. 615 N. Cass Street Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-1516

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GENERAL/PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Magnolia Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, PA James N. Long, Jr. M.D. 611 Alcorn Dr Suite 100 Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-6369 PULMONOLOGY/ INTERNAL MEDICINE N MS Pulmonology Clinic David Chase, M.D. 100 Hospital Street #300 Booneville, MS 38829 Phone: 662-728-2147 Corinth Pulmonary & Rehabilitation B. Wayne McAlpin, M.D. 209 N. Harper Road Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-1901 RADIATION ONCOLOGIST The West Clinic, PC Micah Monaghan, M.D. 2001 State Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-286-3694 RADIOLOGY Magnolia Imaging Associates, PLLC Graham Sexton, M.D. Brandon Skelton, M.D. Jason Murphree, M.D. William Tidwell, M.D. MRHC 611 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-293-1477 UROLOGY James W. Cole, M.D. 212 Alcorn Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-9970 Magnolia Specialty Clinic William Senf, M.D. 3704 Hwy. 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662-665-8041

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PERSONAL FINANCE

Tips to Prepare a Holiday Budget (StatePoint) It’s the holiday season and you know all that it entails, so don’t let the expenses catch you off-guard -from traveling to see family to throwing your massive annual party to simply completing your holiday shopping.

Even though retailers cut prices last year, according to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales increased 3 percent from the previous year.

Early planning and smart strategies can help you end the year on a positive financial note.

Plan Ahead In the run up to the holidays, put some extra money aside from each paycheck and earmark it for holiday spending. A bit of padding in your purse won’t hurt and can only serve to make you feel more secure all season. Making this happen may require pinching a few pennies on daily expenses -- whether it’s bringing lunch from home rather than eating out or skipping the designer latte for a cup of coffee at work.

Create a Budget

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A comprehensive budget that accounts for all your holiday expenditures will help you determine whether your holiday needs and wants are realistic. Do some research to find out exactly how much particular items will cost so you can draw up a plan that includes specifics.

To keep your accounts in order, take a

cue from small businesses. Traditional budgeting tools like a desktop calculator can help. Enhanced features like an extralarge display and color printing can help you sort additions and deductions quickly.

Those from Casio, such as the HR100TMPlus, offer special keys for tax calculations and can print two lines per second. Printing out your up-to-date budget and keeping this information in a handy place can motivate you to make wise spending choices.

Comparison Shop These days, it’s easier than ever to stretch your budget. Online comparison shopping tools can help you find the best deals on all your holiday gifts. If a tough deal is hard to score on a particular item, be willing to make adjustments to your shopping list in order to stick to your budget.

Remember, you don’t need to clip coupons the old-fashioned way to get deep discounts on wanted items. Many retailers offer apps that send promotions and coupons regularly to their users.

Rethink Gifts The thoughtfulness of a gift does not need to correspond to its cost. There are plenty of ways to show you care this holiday season that won’t break the bank.

Consider your talents and skills. For example, a homemade knitted sweater, a

Child Identity Theft More than 8 million people are victimized by identity theft each year.

Just when you thought you’d covered all the bases in protecting yourself, thieves have come up with a new target that most families don’t think about: children.

According to a news release from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more than half of child identity-theft victims are under the age of 12. A 9-year-old was in debt collection. The largest debt was nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. A 2-year-old was in bankruptcy. And the youngest victim was 5 months old.

As usual, it begins with the Social Security number. It will be years before a child applies for credit, or goes to college or needs any government benefits, so the theft might not be noticed.

Your child might be a victim of identity theft if you receive bills in your child’s name, or tax papers, traffic tickets or lien notices, or if your child can’t get a drivers license because the number is already being used. A preapproved credit-card offer isn’t necessarily a red flag unless accompanied by other indications. (Unless you have strong reason to suspect there’s been

meticulously crafted scrapbook or even an original song can have more meaning for your recipient than a pricey present.

Don’t let the holidays leave you in debt. With a few smart strategies, you can give yourself the gift of a healthy financial new year.

identity theft, don’t check your child’s credit, as this opens a credit report.)

Go to the Identity Theft Resource Center (www.idtheftcenter.org) and put “child” in the search box. Look for Fact Sheet 120. (Don’t miss Fact Sheet 120B — A Guide for Parents.)

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, here are some ways to keep your child safe from identity theft: — If you open a bank account with a child, opt out of all marketing lists.

— Object to giving your child’s Social Security number when registering for school. It might be optional, or there might be a way to protect the number. Ask hard questions.

— At the doctor’s office, ask questions about how the information is to be safeguarded.

— When your teen begins to drive, opt for the random number instead of Social Security number for the license.

— When you teen fills out job applications, teach him or her to leave the Social Security number blank. A would-be employer doesn’t need that information. If your child is actually hired, only the bookkeeper who fills out W-2 forms at the end of the year needs the information, not a shift supervisor in a burger place.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Samantha Weaver

• “I feel the following is the best way to remove lint from the trap on my dryer. After completion of the drying cycle, take the used Bounce dryer sheet and swipe the screen.

Then throw it into the wastebasket, located next to the dryer. For loads not using Bounce, take a used one from the wastebasket and use it.

This puts the Bounce sheet through a complete clothes-drying episode.”

— G.B. from Minnesota • “A great way to keep tennis shoes and other shoes together: When you take them off, tie the shoes together by the shoestrings (loosely) or connect the two shoes with Velcro straps if they close that way. In doing this, it is much faster and easier to find BOTH shoes when ready to go. Keep smiling!” — J.B. in Virginia • “To keep celery fresh for a month or more, wrap your bunch of celery just like you purchased it (not washed) in foil at both ends and all around the celery bunch. When needing celery, unwrap and remove the stalks you need, then rewrap and store in refrigerator.” — R.B. of Florida and Ohio • “I read your tip on splinters. I would like to suggest another: Put a drop of Elmer’s glue over the splinter, let it dry and then use tweezers to pull off the hard drop of glue. The splinter usually comes right with it if any of the splinter was exposed.”

— P.C. in Alabama • “I have a tip to keep those nasty flies out of your salads while trying to enjoy the food at a picnic: shower caps! They work well on almost any shape or size of bowl or plate.

And they stay on better then stretch wrap. I go to the dollar store and buy 10 shower caps for a buck. And you can wash them in really hot water to reuse.” — A Reader, via email 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 French Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne who made the following sage observation: “Nothing is so firmly believed as what is least known.”

• If someone called you a “mumpsimus,” would you be flattered or insulted? It seems that the appropriate reaction would be to take offense.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a mumpsimus is “a stubborn person who insists on making an error in spite of being shown that it is wrong.”

• The English language is unique in the number of collective nouns it possesses. For instance, a group of frogs is known as an “army” and a group of crows is called a “murder.” We have a “shrewdness” of apes, a “wisdom” of wombats, a “congregation” of crocodiles, a “smack” of jellyfish, a “wiggle” of worms, a “crash” of rhinoceroses, a “waddle” of penguins and a “scourge” of mosquitoes, to name a few. Geese flock together in “gaggles,” unless they’re in flight, in which case they are collectively known as a “skein.”

• In the Baltic region, it’s traditional for a bride to wear black.

• You’ve probably never heard of Harvey Lowe, but in the 1930s he enjoyed a certain amount of notoriety; in 1934 he won the first World Yo-Yo Contest. Now that you know who he is, can you imagine what he had in common with Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and notoriously flamboyant entertainer Liberace? It turns out that all three took out insurance policies on their hands.

• If you’re like 20 percent of the respondents in a recent poll, you find it embarrassing to order tap water when you’re in a restaurant. *** Thought for the Day: “A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.” — Saul Bellow

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Honoring Our Veterans

J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author How many of you out there think like I do about honoring our veterans? I believe we need to respect and always show appreciation to them. Just think, these men and now women too, put their lives, at home, on hold to serve our country so we could be safe and free from foreign enemies. I understand we celebrate the veterans on Veterans' Day in November, but that is only ONE day!

It matter not which war was in progress or if there were no war at all at the time. These individuals still had to be available to be trained for readiness, just in case.

One more thing, since the veterans put their lives on hold for us, when they return, employment with a private, public company or a government agency MUST be available. In some cases a veteran may want to return to school.

Either way, our veterans should be given preference for employment and or training.

At my church in Edwards, Mississippi, Little Zion M. B. Church, we are fortunate to have two deacons who are veterans. As church announcer, I try to remember them every chance I get.

Deacon Frajoe McKenzie, 84, is a veteran and his cousin, Deacon A. C. McKenzie, is a World War 11 veteran. Both are senior citizens.

They served before volunteer became the law of the land.

Another interesting thing, my mother, Matlean Allen Moffett, taught both of these veterans at Midway Colored Grammar School. After finishing the eighth grade their community had no more public education for them.

But the service took them and gave them a new outlook on life.

When our veterans come home, the country's effective services must be in place for them.

1. All veterans will need physical and mental evaluations. No one knows what the veterans went through, but our veterans, Do we realize good mental health is just as important as physical health? Mental health means loving self, knowing how to deal with others, and realizing how to handle all situations. Sadly, veterans commit suicide at unacceptable numbers. One is too many!

Besides evaluations, follow-up is needed.

2. When veterans return, employment must be available, No veteran should be unhappy because of unemployment.

3. Veterans who wish to return to school need to be given financial assistance. Two of my sons who served in the Arm Reserves twenty years were given financial assistance to attend college and post college study.

4. Since we know there are homeless veterans, we know we need to do something about it.

This needs to be resolved NOW! We know homeless may be caused if a person is unemployed or under employed. It may be caused by poor mental health.

Even the relatives may be afraid to house the veteran. The mind is a delicate operation.

Some situations in service may cause some minds to become unstable.

I believe it is our moral, social and legal responsible to honor and respect but also provide appropriate services for our veterans. This requires more than remembering them on Veterans' Day. Politicians, local, state and national, PLEASE CONDISER this!

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Fall Harvest Carrot Salad A crisp autumn day, a winning team and tailgating with family and friends before the Big Game. What could be more enjoyable during football season?

2 cups shredded carrots 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise Sugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping 1. In a medium bowl, combine carrots, oranges, raisins and walnuts. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar substitute and lemon juice.

Fold in whipped topping. Add dressing mixture to carrot mixture. Mix gently to combine.

2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 4 (3/4 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: About 148 calories, 4g fat, 2g protein, 26g carb., 153mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat.

(17 by 12-inch) sheets fresh or frozen (thawed) phyllo Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (11-ounce) mixed dried fruit 3/4 cup apple or orange juice 1/2 cup water 3/4 teaspoon anise extract 1 pint fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt Lemon leaves for garnish 1. Stack sheets of phyllo, one on top of the other. With knife or kitchen shears, cut phyllo stack lengthwise in half. Cut each half crosswise in half to make 24 pieces. Keep phyllo covered with plastic wrap to help keep it from drying out.

2. Preheat oven to 375 F. In 10ounce custard cup, place 1 phyllo piece; spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Top with 3 more pieces of phyllo, spraying each lightly with nonstick cooking spray and arranging them slightly overlapping to evenly line the whole cup. Repeat to make 6 phyllo cups in all. Place custard cups in jelly-roll pan; bake 10 to 12 minutes until phyllo is crisp and golden. Cool phyllo cups in custard cups on wire rack.

3. Meanwhile, coarsely chop dried fruit. In 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, heat dried fruit, apple or orange juice, anise extract and water to boiling. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, covered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 10 minutes. If not serving right away, keep fruit mixture refrigerated.

4. To serve, let frozen yogurt stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Remove phyllo cups from custard cups to 6 dessert plates. Spoon about two-thirds of frozen yogurt into phyllo cups. Top with warm or cold fruit mixture, then remaining frozen yogurt. Garnish with lemon leaves. Serves 6.

• Each serving: About 270 calories, 5g total fat, 4mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium.

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the only food that koalas will eat?

2. CARTOONS: What was the name of Fred and Wilma Flintstone’s daughter?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “It’s not that I’m afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens”?

4. U.S. STATES: What is the motto of West Virginia?

5. MOVIES: Who wrote the screenplay for “Mean Girls” and co-starred in the movie?

6. GAMES: How many dots are on a pair of dice?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Channel Islands located?

8. HISTORY: What was the name of the motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did Staten Island residents vote to secede from New York City?

10. MEASUREMENTS: How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

Answers 1. Eucalyptus leaves 2. Pebbles 3. Woody Allen 4. Mountaineers are always free (Montani semper liberi) 5. Tina Fey 6. 42 7. Between England and France 8. The Lorraine Motel 9. 1993 10. Three

1. Which Hall of Fame third baseman was on more All-Star Game rosters during his career: George Brett or Mike Schmidt?

2. Name the last National League MVP before Jimmy Rollins in 2007 who was a switch-hitter.

3. When was the last time before 2007 that the University of Cincinnati football team won 10-plus games in a season?

4. In 2009-10, the Orlando Magic set an NBA record for most threepoint field goals by a team for a season — 841. What team held the old mark?

5. Who was the youngest player to make an NHL All-Star team before Carolina’s Jeff Skinner (18 years, 259 days) did it in 2011?

6. Name the first Alpine skier to win the same event at two Winter Olympics.

7. Before Charl Schwartzel won the 2011 Masters by finishing with four birdies, who were the only two golfers to win the Masters by finishing with two birdies?

Answers 1. Brett was on 13 All-Star rosters, while Schmidt was on 12.

2. Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves in 1999.

3. It was 1951.

4. Phoenix hit 837 three-pointers in 2005-06.

5. Detroit’s Steve Yzerman was 18 years, 267 days old when he played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1984.

6. Alberto Tomba of Italy won the giant slalom in 1988 and 1992.

7. Arnold Palmer (1960) and Mark O’Meara (1998).

Lighten Up the Holidays!

If you haven't already, you will soon be pulling out your favorite holiday dessert recipes. And if you're like most of us, some of these favorites will be heavy in fat, sugar and calories. Family favorites such as pies, cookies, quick breads and cakes can be improved and made more healthful -- with just a few minor changes.

In baked products, you usually can decrease the amount of shortening, butter or cooking oil by one-third and still have a good result. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of butter, you would use 2/3 cup. In cakes and quick breads, make sure you have 2 tablespoons of fat in the recipe for every cup of flour. Another option for cakes and quick breads is to substitute unsweetened applesauce for half of the fat. Just remember that

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every time you add one less tablespoon of fat, you save 100 calories in your recipe.

You also can decrease sugar by one-third in most recipes, or use a sugar substitute, and still have a good-tasting product. Keep in mind that for cakes and cookies, you need to have 1/2 cup of sugar for every cup of flour.

For quick breads and muffins, you need to have at least 1 tablespoon of sugar for every cup of flour. Keep in mind that while 1 tablespoon of sugar per cup of flour will help the muffins brown nicely, they will not be sweet.

They will not be as moist either. Sugar actually holds moisture, so less sugar can make for a drier product.

To add nutrients and fiber, substitute whole-grain flour for all-purpose flour in recipes. You usually can replace one-fourth to one-half of the all-purpose flour with whole grain. Be creative with your whole grains. Make you own oat flour by putting oats in the blender to grind to flour. You also can blend bran cereal to make flour. Both oat and bran flour can replace one-quarter of the all-purpose flour in a recipe.

This Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie is a lighter version of traditional holiday pumpkin pie.

STRUSEL-TOPPED PUMPKIN PIE

Filling: 2 large eggs 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Crust: 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie

dough (such as Pillsbury) Cooking spray Streusel: 1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1/3 cup packed Splenda brown sugar for baking 1/4 cup regular oats 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into

small pieces 2 to 3 teaspoons cold water 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. To prepare crust: Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Roll dough to an 11-inch circle. Fit the dough into the prepared pie plan. Fold edges under and press with a fork around the edge.

3. To prepare filling, whisk the eggs lightly for 1 minute. Add in pumpkin and condensed milk and stir to combine. Add the cinnamon, allspice, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

4. To prepare streusel, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.

Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, walnuts or pecans, cinnamon, salt and ginger in a bowl.

Cut in butter with a fork or fingertips until crumbly. Sprinkle with water, tossing with a fork just until lightly moistened.

5. Sprinkle the streusel on the pumpkin filling. Place the pie on a baking sheet.

6. Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes and then rotate the pie so that it bakes evenly.

Continue baking for another 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from baking sheet; cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with light whipped topping, if desired.