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Choosing the “Wright” Path An Inspirational Life Jeremiah 29:11…For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. By Angela Rogalski Some young people who have their dream path mapped out in their minds would be more than a little devastated if something happened and that idyllic picture became muddled with clouds of interruption; they would be apt to give up, at least on their dreams anyway. Unless that young person happened to be Ayla Black Ayla Black Wright Wright. If that were the case, the phrase "give up" would not be in their vocabulary. Ayla Black Wright has been working since the age of 15 at the same place of employment that she currently works at today, Colom Construction Co., Inc. in Ripley, Miss. She attended and graduated from Ripley High School in 2005, and had a full academic scholarship to the University of Missouri-St. Louis. But that's where her very promising academic career came to a screeching halt. Wright became pregnant at the age of 17 and was unable to accept the scholarship. And while a baby
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Lipsticks lead to a dream career for entrepreneur By Lucy Weber While growing up in Selmer, Lala Davis wasn't really into makeup. In fact, when Davis got a part-time job in a department store to earn money while a student at the University of Memphis, she was accidentally assigned to the cosmetics counter. Intrigued by it all, she became fascinated with lipsticks. A dedicated student who earned her degree with a double major in communications and political science, Davis started researching how to hand-craft her own lipstick after her clientele for her makeupartistry increased rapidly. "It's like baking a cake," she said of her creating her own line of seven colors of matte, vegan lipsticks. Her colors are
Ridiculous, Boujee Blue, Melanin, Apollonia, Class of 89, Nu, and Olive You. This month, she will feature a new pink lip color for breast cancer awareness in honor of her aunts who are survivors. Her lipsticks are designed for women who love a perfectly polished lip. "I really wanted them to be longlasting. I went through a lot of trials but my lipsticks will stay on a lot longer. "Makeup became my passion," she said. The 27-year-old not only creates luscious lip colors but also polished her
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Caribbean Fest brings the island atmosphere to Tupelo By Lucy Weber Get a taste of the Caribbean in Tupelo Oct. 21. Hosted by Tupelo Social Network, the second annual Caribbean Fest is a family friendly event designed to get people familiar with island life through music, food and other activities. The festival will be 3-10 p.m. in Fair Park in downtown Tupelo on that Saturday, following a kick-off party Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Link Centre. "We just want people to come out," said Natasha Pierre-Louise, the founder of the festival. "This is an opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures." Pierre-Louise, who is Haitian, said she started the festival last year to bring more culture and diversity to the Tupelo area Natasha Pierre-Louise and so residents here can appreciate all things Caribbean. The festival also raises money to help
children. Money raised from last year's and this year's festivals benefit a Haitian school where her father is an administrator. This year, the Tupelo School District's Growing Healthy Waves Program will be a recipient of the fundraiser also. Pierre-Louise said she was inspired to add the local school food and nutrition program as a beneficiary after hearing about it at a civic club. "We want to be part of the community," she said. "The school program is about growing food and that is similar to other cultures" throughout the Caribbean. The Haitian school, Presbyterale St. Louis Creve, Desforges, is an underserved school that has no electricity and
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Editor’s Corner Stay in Tune & Ignore the Static
Jerry W. Porter CEO/Publisher
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Recently, I was listening to my mom's old portable radio, trying to tune it in to a staticfree station. Every time that I thought I had it locked in and was about to hear something other than a din of unrecognizable sounds, I was disappointed -nothing but a melody of racket. And even though today we're spoiled by digital radio and television stations and totally unaccustomed to having to "tune" a channel, I know there are many baby-boomers who can recall having to go outside to turn the television antenna in order to get a clear picture. Trying to lock it in was almost impossible. Many of us can remember the words, " Turn it to the left, turn it to right, no hold it right there," only to have the television signal fade as you removed your hand from the antennae.
By now, I'm sure you're wondering why the problems I had with my mother's old radio would be of any interest to anyone. Well, as I kept trying to turn that radio dial and bring that sweet music in clearer, it dawned on me that trying to clear the static was like trying to clear my mind when I'm in prayer. When I'm talking with God and my thoughts are on an even keel, I find that I can hear God clearer and more distinctively without all of the static of my own self-centered thought processes. And believe it or not - we were all born with this deepseated intuitiveness that calls to our souls to advance in our prayer life and become more Christ-like. But we have to allow that inclination to have
full reign. We can't just expect our knees to drop to the floor on their own; we have to direct them there, intentionally. Prayer fine tunes our spirits, much the same way we have to fine tune our radios or television sets to get perfect signals. The ability to tune into the spirit and ignore the static of what's going on around us and within our own minds is just like using a muscle- it gets stronger with time and practice. Thus, the power of our core being gets stronger, and that power is Jesus. When we focus on utilizing our prayer muscles repeatedly, Jesus expands our growth and those muscles become stronger and we learn to fine tune them and everything within us becomes crystal clear. Remember, when you expe-
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rience that moment of oneness with God during your prayer life, you will certainly find out how important and life-changing staying in tune and ignor-
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1. How do we know Isaiah's parents were good business people? 2. What kind of fur did Adam and Eve wear? 3. If Moses had dropped his rod in the Nile, what would it have become? 4. Since Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible, why did he die before his father? 5. During what season did Eve eat the forbidden fruit? 6. What wage does not have any deductions? 7. What king mutilated sports equipment? 8. Who was the Bible's straightest man? 9. Why couldn't they play cards on Noah's ark? 10. Why did poor Job land in bed with a cold? 11. Who was the first person to eat herself out of house and home? 12. What is the difference between Noah's ark and an archbishop? 13. How do we know David was older than Goliath? 14. What is the moral of the story of Jonah and the great fish? 15. How are roller skates like the fruit in the Garden of Eden? 16. How did Jonah feel when swallowed by the great fish? 17. Who introduced salt meat into the navy? 18. What day in human life was longest? 19. What did Adam and Eve do when driven out of Eden? 20. Why couldn't Adam and Eve gamble? 21. Who presented Adam with a walking stick? 22. Who, besides Adam and Melchizedek, had neither father nor mother? 23. Who slept five in a bed? 24. Why didn't Moses take hornets into the ark? 25. Who was the first person to have surgery performed on him? 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
September Answers 1. Noah (Genesis 8:209) 2. Joab (I Kings 2:28-34) 3. Revelation (16:7) 4. Abraham (Genesis 22:9) 5. Josiah (2 Kings 23:15) 6. Moses (Exodus 17:15) 7. Cut stones (Exodus 20:25) 8. Acacia wood covered with bronze (Exodus 27:1) 9. Reuben, Gad, and part of Manasseh (Joshua 22:1) 10. Gideon (Judges 6:24) 11. Ahab (I Kings 16:32) 12. Samson's (Judges 13:20) 13. Samuel (I Samuel 7:17) 14. David (2 Samuel 24:18) 15. Adonijah (I Kings 1:50) 16. Josiah (2 Kings 23:16) 17. Amos (9:1) 18. Jeroboam (I Kings 12:32) 19. Josiah's (I Kings 13:2) 20. It fell apart and the ashes scattered (I Kings 13:5)
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WRIGHT..... from page 1 is a blessing at any time in life, she was heartbroken it had happened at that particular time, and also determined to do what she felt was the right thing. And her faith was a palpable thing, she knew that God would always be there for her. "Turning down the scholarship was devastating for me," Wright said. "But I knew the right thing for me to do was keep the baby and be a mother. I had to put my dreams, my wants, and my needs on hold, because that child came first." But the quick change from her previous plans didn't stop Wright, she began to look into an online college. "Online seemed ideal, because I had to work and provide for me and the baby. I didn't get to experience the whole "college" lifestyle like many others do, but I did what I had to do. I made an adult decision and it was the right one." Wright went on to attend Devry University online and obtained an associate degree in Business Administration. She is now currently attending Ashford University online for her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with the intention of becoming a law enforcement officer or a probation officer. She eventually would like to attend university in a physical way, so that she could experience that campus lifestyle she missed. In 2011, Wright got married, and unfortunately, it was an abusive relationship and ended in divorce in 2013. But if it did teach her one thing, it was that people, men and women, need to know about their own credit and finances. "Everything we had I put in my name, because I didn't know better," she said. "When we divorced, with everything in my name and me still not being educated on finances or credit, I didn't know that I should fight for those things in the divorce, to make him pay or at the least, split everything; I just didn't know. It was lack of knowledge. And I just wanted to be done; I wanted out of that abusive relationship, so I ended up having to take care of everything. I lost our home and a vehicle, and I was drowning in debt." Wright applied for a loan later and was denied. She had all of those things on her credit and didn't qualify for any type of loan. That's when she became determined to get herself out of debt and back into the world of good credit. "I sat down and began studying and educating myself on how to repair my
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credit, because I was at a standstill; I was stuck. And having children, I knew that I didn't want to rent forever. I didn't want to keep paying for someone else's house; I wanted my own. Once I educated myself, I became determined and eventually I repaired my own credit. I started with a credit score of 467 and now I have a 726. So, after I fixed mine, I started assisting friends and family members, and I found that I enjoyed helping them become homeowners, get out of the slavery of debt, and I myself, enjoyed being financially free." Today, Wright is a Board Certified Credit Consultant and a Credit Repair Specialist, and a Certified Life Coach. "I am now officially an entrepreneur," she stated. "I have ventured out on faith. My company, Wright Life Choices, LLC is located at 2009 E. Shiloh Rd. in Corinth. The services we provide include: credit restoration, credit building, credit monitoring, credit education, financial education, identity theft protection, life insurance, mortgage protection, life coaching, MyCare Plan (wills, trusts, POAs). I also network with realtors and loan officers for those who enroll in credit Rrstoration and have goals of becoming a homeowner, I already have everyone they need in place. And I am open and ready for business. I am officially accepting new clients and currently recruiting agents for my company." All of this while she still works at Colom Construction and juggles online classes, children and a now very happy marriage. Once again, Wright's faith, hard work and determination, was seeing her through and letting her achieve yet more dreams and goals. The baby that Wright had at 17 will soon be turning 12 and she also has another son who is nine. And she's becoming an author, she is currently writing a book called "The Wright MakeOver." "It is a Christian, self-improvement book," she said. "I get personal, and share pieces of my life that people do not know. In my book I touch on spirituality, self-improvement, finances, credit, and reprogramming our mindset. I share my struggles, challenges and how I overcame, hoping that someone else will hold onto their own faith and keep fighting. My favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. This scripture reassures me that God has plans for everyone, including me, and if we are FAITHFUL, he will take care of us."
DAVIS..... from page 1 skills to become a makeup artist. "I wanted to do makeup the rest of my life." While Davis never imagined starting her own makeup line in 2016, she also never figured she'd go into the retail business. But, she did, opening her first store in Bartlett, TN, last month after a lot of planning. Cinmi, the name of her store and makeup line, is located at 7174 S. Hwy 64, Suite 117 in Bartlett. Besides affordable and fashionable clothing, Davis sells her lipsticks and offers not only her makeup services but classes highlighting how to properly apply makeup and achieve certain looks. "I love working for myself and being an entrepreneur," Davis said. "I do my business the right way. I can use my million dollar mind for myself." Davis thought she wanted to become a
CARIBBEAN........... from page 1 no drinking water and instructors going without pay. "With this event we hope to be able to provide some relief for these students so they can have the full education they need while allowing attendees to enjoy something new," she said. The featured performers at the Oct. 21 Caribbean Fest will be the Chinese Connection Dub Embassy with DJ Kristafar Robin of Memphis and Jace Nicholas. Taste-tempting foods offered will be Caribbean curries and the Haitian specialty of rice and peas, among others. There will be children's activities to keep little ones happy while parents enjoy the music and atmosphere. Bring chairs to sit back and take in all the activities. The Friday night kickoff, added for this second annual festival, is a mixand-mingle with bands and vendors at 8 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre. There is a $5 entry fee.
lawyer but she realized that her passion and previously undetected zeal for entrepreneurship led her to being her own boss, or as she says, "I don't see myself as a boss but as a leader." Davis wants to add to her cosmetics line, first with brushes, foundation and then other types of makeup that women want. "All of the products will be vegan not harsh on a woman's skin - and stylish and colorful", she said. The clothes available in Cinmi, which comes from a childhood nickname her mother gave her because of her love for cinnamon, reflect Davis' taste for party and casual outfits. The store is geared to all ages and ethnicities. "I go off of trends on social media. I want to offer things that you can't find anywhere else," she said. For those too far away to make it to the storefront, Davis' products are available online at www.cin-mi.com
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Our Pastor This pastor appreciation poem reminds us of the importance of pastors in our lives and of how we should respond.
Have you ever walked in our Pastor's shoes, And gone where his feet have trod? Have you ever thought of what he means to us, And on your knees, given thanks to God? Have you ever told him thank you, For being there, when times are tough, For comforting words and fervent prayers When trials come and the storms of life are rough? He answers our calls in the middle of the night And tells us not to worry, for he will be there. He gives up his comfort of quiet rest And comes with prayers of comfort to share. Have you ever thought to say thank you Pastor, For preaching God's word to help us understand, For all the times he has asked for things That will lend us a helping hand? When you pray, put him at the top of the list And ask the Lord to surround him with loving care, To give him strength and walk with him, To help him with the burdens that he must bear. Have you ever walked in our Pastor's shoes, And gone where his feet have trod? Have you ever thought of what he means to us, And on your knees, given thanks to God? A Pastor Appreciation Poem by Judy Crowe
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Social Security Checks Won’t Increase Next Year Some of us are going to be disappointed next year: There will likely be no increase in COLA — the Cost of Living Adjustment, that is. For the first time since 1975, we’ll see no increase in the amount of our Social Security checks. The COLA follows the Consumer Price Index. The Congressional Budget Office compares the cost of things this year to the previous year to estimate what will happen the following year. They estimate that there will be no increase in COLA because there is no inflation. Specifically, the annual report from the Board of Trustees for Social Security says, “A substantial decrease in the CPI from the level of the third quarter of 2008 is projected to result in zero COLAs for December 2009 and December 2010.” The Board will decide later this year, but right now, all signs are pointing to no increase. We did get an increase in January 2009, one of the largest in history at 5.8 percent. But those who decide these things apparently haven’t shopped at my grocery store, where the prices keep rising and the size of packages keeps shrinking. There’s an additional expense coming: Our premiums for Medicare Part B are due to go up for some of us. Those who have those premiums deducted out of Social Security checks or who have a high income will see a net reduction in the size of our checks for the first time ever. If we have our Part B premiums paid by Medicaid due to very low income, we won’t see that decrease in check size. If you want to read more about this and look at the actual figures, go to www.socialsecurity.gov and put “Summary of the 2009 Annual Reports” in the search box. 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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Murmurs Not Always Serious Heart Trouble DEAR DR. DONOHUE: During my recent physical exam, my doctor said I had a heart murmur but not to worry about it. I decided to go to my heart doctor anyway. He did an EKG — normal. I had a stress test last June — normal. He states that many people my age, 87, have heart murmurs. He said he would watch it. Do I have a dangerous heart problem? I play tennis three nights a week and exercise with weights a few times a week. My weight is perfect for my height. I sleep well. My wife cooks without salt, and we watch our sugar intake. I take one pill for high blood pressure and one pill for an enlarged prostate gland. — R.E. ANSWER: An 87-year-old with a dangerous heart problem could not play tennis three times a week and lift weights even a few times a week. You have no symptoms. You have a normal EKG and had a normal stress test. Your heart health must be good. When doctors listen to hearts with a stethoscope, they hear a “lub-dub” sound due to the closing of the four heart valves. Murmurs are noises heard between those two sounds. Often they indicate narrow or leaky heart valves. The murmur comes from a disturbance in blood flow due to the abnormal valve. It creates eddy currents in the blood, which generate sound. However, eddy currents arise for other reasons, some of which have nothing to do with heart valves. Older
people often have such sounds, i.e., murmurs. Those sounds are innocent murmurs. Even if your murmur is a sign of valve damage, the damage must be slight. You have no symptoms. You are more active than people half your age. The chance that a slightly damaged valve in someone 87 years old would progress to a dangerously damaged valve is most unlikely. Readers who would like more information on heart valve disease can order the booklet on that topic. Write to Dr. Donohue — No. 105W, 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: For four years I have been dealing with lichen planus. Is there any new treatment? — J.P. ANSWER: Lichen planus is most often found on the skin of the wrists, ankles and legs. It can also find its way into the mouth. The genital skin is another target. It starts as flat-topped, many-sided, small red patches that can merge into a larger patch. The color turns purple. White lines crisscross the surface of the patch. The outbreak is intensely itchy. A cause hasn’t been identified, but it might result from an immune system gone berserk. Sometimes it’s seen in conjunction with another illness, like hepatitis C. The strongest varieties of cortisone creams and ointments are the usual treatment. Many patients are free of the condition in a year or so. To prevent relapses, some have to keep applying the ointments on a less-frequent basis once the skin has cleared. *** 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. © 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month
That's why God has Pastors and their famiPastor Appreciation instructed us to recognize lies live under incredible Month is a special time His servants. pressures. Their lives are that congregations set "The elders who direct played out in a fishbowl, aside each year to honor the affairs of the church with the entire congregatheir pastors and pastoral well are worthy of double families for the hard work, tion and community honor, especially those watching their every sacrificial dedication and whose work is preaching move. They are expected multiple blessings providand teaching" (1 Timothy ed by these special people. to have ideal families, to 5:17). be perfect people, to It is typically scheduled in The good news is that October, but can be held at always be available, to any time that is convenient never be down and to have we can make a difference! Pastor Appreciation Month all the answers we need to for the church and the is one way we can counter keep our own lives stable community. It is also the negative erosion in the and moving forward. important to remember lives of our spiritual leadThose are unrealistic that appreciation, affirmaers with the positive affirexpectations to place on tion and prayer support of mation they need. anyone, yet most of us are our spiritual leaders is Doesn't your pastors appropriate throughout the disappointed when a pastor becomes overwhelmed, and their families deserve entire year. this kind of recognition? seems depressed, lets us The nature of the servDo something about it this down or completely burns ice provided by pastors month! out. and their families is unique. God has entrusted to them one of the most precious of assignments the spiritual well-being of Deacons: His flock. When John E. Gardner, Terry Wayne Warren a pastor Chairman Hugh Harris becomes inefMelvis Harris, Mack Hans fective, the very Vice Chairman Anthony Young souls of his or her parishioners are endangered. When eternity is 119 Carolina Rd. in the balance, Booneville, MS. 38829 we should all be (662) 728-8371 concerned. Pastor C.J. Montgomery
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Mary Lou Johnson, Inc. - Helping Students for 10 Years to Capture Their Dreams of a Higher Education By Angela Rogalski Mary Lou Johnson, Inc., formerly known as the Mary Lou Johnson Foundation is a 501Š3, not-for-profit organization founded in 2007 as a vehicle to perpetuate and honor the legacy of community service efforts that Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson began many, many years ago through education. LaShell Moore is a preschool teacher at Selmer Elementary in Selmer, Tenn. and established the organization when she saw a strong need to help African American students further their education. "I saw too many of our youth not attending college after high school and some not graduating high school," Moore said, "thus, not becoming productive citizens in society. A child that has the necessary tools to be successful is likely going to succeed. Our goal is to educate, empower and support them so that they can get on the path to be successful members of society." For those who may not know who Mary Lou Johnson was, Moore said she was an amazing woman who cared deeply about education and the students. Moreover, she was as dedicated to her community as she was to her career as a teacher. "Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson dedicated her life to providing education within the McNairy County school system for over 23 years," Moore
added. "One of the reasons we chose to name the organization after Mrs. Johnson was because of the positive impact she had on her community. We are thankful that she was able to see the foundation flourish before her passing. She passed away in 2014. So many people want to "give flowers" to someone after they pass away, but we chose to give Mrs. Johnson her flowers while she was living. As long as her health would permit, she attended every scholarship banquet." Moore added that encouraging scholastic accomplishment and promoting positivity among the students and the community is vital to the students' future. "We are proud to be part of an organization designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college, but also to unite with the community in developing and maintaining an effective partnership, to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement, and promote social and moral growth within our community. MLJ, Inc. has provided numerous holiday baskets which include meals, clothing, and toys during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons to underprivileged families throughout McNairy County as well as partnered with a local school's Backpack Ministry to provide weekend snacks to elementary school students,
and also distributed school supplies to area students. In 2008, Mary Lou Johnson, Inc. received the Chamber of Commerce and EDC Rising Star award for their community service efforts." Mary Lou Johnson, Inc. sponsors a scholarship program under which the foundation pro-
vides college scholarships to eligible high school graduates of schools within McNairy County. The scholarships are available to high school students attending Adamsville or McNairy Central High Schools, and are available the first week in April. Applications can be picked up at either high school or from any MLJ, Inc. board member. "The recipients are chosen by a review panel based on objective criteria," Moore said. "The review panel may select scholarship recipients
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based on: prior academic performance; participation in school, extracurricular, athletic, and community activities; recommendations from instructors; essays, or from other written materials submitted in the application process that demonstrate the applicant's motivation, character, ability, and potential. This year's scholarship recipient is Ms. Desiree Weatherspoon of McNairy Central High School. She was awarded a $1000 scholarship to assist with college expenses." October 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the organization and Moore is very excited about a celebratory fundraiser that will be going on. "This year we are proud to be celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Beginning October 5 October 14, we will kick off the 10/10/10 CHALLENGE, which is an attempt to raise $10,000 in 10 days to celebrate 10 years. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, we will have the unveiling of the commemorative marker for the Mary Lou Johnson tree on the Selmer Courthouse lawn, followed by a free concert featuring 1 NU KRU from Jackson, Tenn. The funds raised will help to sustain our existing programs such as the scholarship program, school supply drive, holiday grocery giveaways, as well as support our newer programs like Dinner with Santa. MLJ, Inc. is comprised of wonderful board members who have served tire-
lessly over the past 10 years to ensure the needs of the foundation are met." Moore's vision for the organization's future includes continuing the root foundation of education and empowerment, and growing the number of award recipients. "Of course, we would like to increase the number of recipients that are awarded scholarships, as well as increase the dollar amount awarded. We want to remain dedicated to continuing the organization's original purpose of educating, empowering, and supporting our youth, as well as serving our community, especially economically disadvantaged families. We are really proud of the recipients that have been selected over the past ten years. The majority of the recipients have graduated college with either a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. Latrice Davis and Brandon Knight were our first two scholarship recipients in 2008. Both Latrice and Brandon attended the University of Memphis. Latrice is an entrepreneur and makeup artist in Memphis and Brandon is an engineer in Florida." Anyone wanting to make a donation may mail their tax-deductible contribution to: P.O. Box 153, Selmer, Tenn., 38375. For more information regarding MLJ, Inc. you can call 731610-1881.
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Cheryl Joyner-Clark Brings Her Play "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" to Corinth By Angela Rogalski Cheryl Joyner-Clark is owner and CEO of Memphis-based CJC Productions. Joyner-Clark began producing stage plays in 1999, but just recently decided to take her productions outside of Memphis. Written and produced by JoynerClark, the play "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," will be at the Coliseum Civic Center in Corinth on October 21. The play tells the story of a newly married couple who enter into matrimony with a few preconceived notions of what marriage should be. "This year is actually my first time touring a play outside of Memphis," she said. "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" has humor, drama and tears, and highlights, among other things, the events and day-to-day occurrences surrounding marriage, such as the importance of couples learning to cohabitate, as well as the pros and cons of learning to resolve problems and other potentially challenging
issues sometimes endured (especially those involving in-laws). "But they quickly learn that marriage isn't a fantasy and that they both have flaws. And of course, different situations arise and during those times of trial they begin to wonder if they should have married at all." Joyner-Clark is a native of Memphis, Tenn. whose love for writing began when she was a very young girl. She had dreams of one day being a writer and chose to turn that vision into reality. "The older I got, the more I wanted to pursue a career in journalism," she said. "But unfortunately, I didn't get to do that. But I did continue my writing and penned my first play in 1999. And that went over so well that I went on to write other plays sporadically. In 2009, I wrote my first book and in 201l, my husband passed away." After her husband's death, Joyner-Clark took a brief hiatus from her writing, but in 2013 she
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was back at it, only with a stronger resolve and determination. "I told myself it was time to do it and to do it wholeheartedly," she said. "And that was when this play was born. And now I'm trying to get my work out there and turn this into something far more sustaining than a hobby. I want to make this produc-
tion company a success and my life. That's why this year I established my company, CJC Productions, a legal business entity. I've had the name since 1999, but 2017 saw me get very serious about it." Joyner-Clark said her dream was to engage with her audience and make people laugh. "These are tumultuous times and people are going through so much; I just love to make people forget for a while and laugh. Of course, we deal with real-life issues, but we do combine it with a bit of humor." She added that the cast is terrific and all Memphis-based actors. "I have maybe two or three that have been with me for a number of years. But I have quite a few newcomers as well. This time, because my company is growing, we did hold auditions for this show, because I'm always looking for new faces and new talent." Joyner-Clark said this was the last tour for "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," and the last show for this
year. "We've taken this play to Auburn, Ala.; we did it in Memphis twice, because the first time we performed it, we did dinner theater. It went over so well that we had to turn people away. It was just that crowded. Then we did an encore performance of it in June. Recently, we took the play to Millington, Tennessee, and I was supposed to go to Texas, but we decided to do Corinth first." For 2018, Joyner-Clark is ready to hit the road again. "It's our goal to head to Dallas next year, because we had a lot of disappointed people, so we promised to head there in 2018. And I'm also looking at some other venues around the country. In fact, I'm writing something now for next year's tour. As well as doing an encore presentation in Memphis next June for Father's Day, a play called "In the Absence of My Father." For more information about CJC Productions visit: www.cjcproductions.com
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Are You Carrying the Right Credit Card for Your Financial Goals? (StatePoint) If you’ve ever been confused by how to find the right credit card, you’re not alone. A recent national survey found that consumers are overwhelmed by the many credit card offers they receive, and find the process of selecting the right card difficult to navigate. The survey, conducted by Experian, also found that more than half (54 percent) of surveyed respondents are not satisfied with their cards. “Consumers surveyed hold an average of three credit cards, which shows it’s been challenging to find a card that meets their needs,” says Ian Cohen, general manager at Experian Consumer Services. Unfortunately, there can be a bit of anxiety around getting a new card. With 40
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percent of respondents admitting they’ve been denied a credit card in the past, many consumers surveyed say they wish they would receive only solicitations with pre-qualified offers. There is also optimism. Sixty-four percent of consumers agree that there is a perfect credit card out there for them. If you are in the market
for a new credit card, identify what card feature is most important to you, such as a low annual percentage rate (APR) or no annual fee. Also, check your credit score because that can help you understand what cards you may qualify for, since a credit score could be one of the factors lenders use to extend lines of credit. Luckily, free resources
to pay it off, don’t despair. extra money available to exist which can aid your You can start tackling it pay the lowest balance first. search. For example, today with a few steps: • Consider applying for a Experian offers an online • Figure out how much balance transfer card with tool that uses consumers’ you owe by making a list of no or low APR for a set own credit and financial period of time to transfer data to match them with tai- all of your credit card balthe debt. lored credit card options. To ances and loans, along with minimum monthly payments Whether your goals for see a selection of credit and APR for each. having a credit card are cards based on your prefer• Assess the best building creditworthiness or ences and credit data, visit approach, whether it is payhaving a cushion for emerexperian.com. ing off the card with the gencies, there is likely a You should be careful highest APR first or making card out there that’s right though when applying for payments on all cards with for you. Consider using new new credit cards – opening the goal of applying any tools to help you find it. up several new cards in a short timespan may lower your credit score, hurting your chances You must make the Wright CHOICE for additional in order to change your LIFE!! credit in the future Mrs. Ayla Wright, President when you may really need it for a 2009 E. Shiloh Rd. Corinth, MS 38834 big expense such as a car loan. (662)476-2411 or (662)882-0577 If you have www.myfes.net/AWright11 credit card debt wrightlifechoices@gmail.com and are struggling
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3 Unexpected Things That Can Help Small Businesses Thrive
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(StatePoint) With most Americans employed by small businesses, the success of these operations is crucial to drive the economy and grow the job market. But there are some obvious and not so obvious factors that can help small business owners and their employees thrive. When most people think of critical issues for business success, they gravitate to areas like
improving marketing efforts or adopting new technologies. However, here are three surprising elements that can contribute to growing the bottom lines of small businesses in the U.S., according to market analysts. A Smaller Focus Most small businesses think they need to do lots of things well to succeed. A smaller focus may be more beneficial, experts say.
The most successful small businesses and start-ups are those that focus first on a single key performance indicator (KPI) before expanding their scope. It’s about identifying the key metric that is most important (such as selling your main product to one sector, adding subscribers, selling service plans, etc.). And once you have identified your metric, accurate measurement is critical. Quantify your success in this key area and be laser focused on driving this one KPI. Once you succeed in this crucial area, you can add additional KPIs in other areas to expand your business. Going Global A staggering 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside America’s borders. So, raising the standard of living in other countries and expanding their middle classes is crucial to growing the market for products made in America.
“When it comes to boosting the American economy, never forget strengthening the State Department and America’s international assistance programs. It’s just that simple -- American investments in global development and diplomacy open new markets for our nation’s companies and create jobs right here at home,” said Liz Schrayer president and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, which recently issued a new report exploring this issue, entitled “America’s Global Economic Leadership: A Strategic Return on U.S. Investments.” Each time the U.S. helps to expand access to a new market overseas, the USGLC points out, exports can soar, and America benefits -- especially small and medium sized businesses, U.S. workers, and state and local economies. And with millions of American jobs directly tied to exports, it’s easy to see how
strong economies abroad can directly affect livelihoods and businesses in the U.S. Faster Internet Elsewhere Most small businesses are familiar with their need for high speed Internet connectivity to efficiently tackle daily activities. But many may not realize that increased broadband penetration in other areas -- urban, suburban and rural parts of America -- can also assist them since this will help their customers to transact. For example, according to a recent report, the rural broadband industry contributed $24.1 billion to the U.S. economy in 2015, with 66 percent of that activity benefitting urban, rather than rural communities. When small business owners and employees contemplate the things they need to thrive, it’s important to consider both domestic and international factors that drive U.S. sales and jobs, say experts.
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By Samantha Weaver
• Go Green Tip: Temperatures are cooling in many parts of the country. Could your house use a fresh-air day? If the air smells a bit stale from running the air conditioner all summer, instead of using chemical air fresheners, just open up those windows and let the fall in. • Butter wrappers are terrific pan greasers. Save your wrappers in a plastic baggie in the freezer, and they will always be on hand, ready to use almost as soon as they come out of the freezer. • “Senior Tip: If you use a walker or cane, it’s good to write your contact information somewhere on it, just in case you lose it. However, why not include only your name and the name and phone number of your emergency contact? That way, if you lose your cane, it is more likely to get returned for having a phone number on it, but a stranger cannot find out where you live just by looking at, say, a return address label on your walker. And in any case, it’s good to have your emergency contact listed in case something happens while you are out.” — M.A. in Arkansas • Make your own reusable fabric softener: Fill a spray bottle with fabric softener and use an old washcloth as your “fabric softener sheet.” Use by dampening the washcloth with fabric softener and adding it to the clothes in the dryer. It’s reusable indefinitely. If it feels too gummed up, just toss it in the next load of your washer. • Check out your chimney now. Use a mirror and flashlight to take a quick peek at your chimney to see if there is a buildup of soot that needs to be taken care of before fireplace season starts. Open the flue and shine the flashlight up the chimney. Hold a small hand mirror at about a 45degree angle to look up the chimney. 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 beloved comedian Bill Cosby who made the following sage observation: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” • Before the 1800s, lobster was not considered to be the delicacy it is today. In fact, the crustacean was so ill-regarded as a food source that only the very poor — such as widows, orphans and servants — ate them. • Famed 19th-century Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wasn’t just a musical genius. With the ability to fluently speak Russian, French and German by the time he was 6 years old, he evidently had a gift for languages, too. • At 50 feet in diameter, the world’s largest clock is the Colgate Clock. If you want to see it in person, you’ll have to travel to Jersey City, N.J., to do so. • Besides having successful careers in film, what do Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Sela Ward and Lucy Liu have in common? All of them had an engineer for a father. TV stars Mila Kunis and Ray Romano did, too, as did singer Mariah Carey. • When the popular word game Scrabble was first put on the market in 1938, the game’s creator, Alfred Mosher Butts, received only 5 cents for each game that was sold. • When he was in college, comedian and TV host David Letterman was fired from his job as a disc jockey. • Considering the franchise’s longevity, you might be surprised to learn that the original “Star Trek” series never did better than 52nd place in the ratings during its relatively brief three-year stint on TV in the late 1960s. *** Thought for the Day: “The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people, they think it’s their fault.” — Henry Kissinger
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Planning for the Future
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Let's take a look at a topic many are afraid to write or talk about, the final program. Have you ever read an obituary that seemed incomplete? I have many times. Let me give an example. When discussing the place where the deceased was born, grew up and went to school, the writer may say, "Mississippi." Where in Mississippi? Was it Alcorn County, Corinth, Mississippi? I have an answer how this can be prevented. I believe it is our responsibility to write or have someone to write what we wish to have printed on the final program while we are alive and well. Of course a few more lines may need be added later and that is if the person does not update the material. Who should be informing the community about this? Writers and our churches could do a lot spread this message. I know for a fact it's needed. My sisters and I sat down and wrote our mother's before she passed and it
was not a chore. Our minds were clear because we were not mourning. However, there were some points we had to talk to Mother about in order to have the material correct. I have written my obituary, my husband's and also my sister Naomi's at their request. They gave me the basic information, and I put it in the correct form. Had I not done that, their obituary probably could have been incomplete. Children and grandchildren may not remember the needed facts. It needs to be written down. Another thing needs to be mentioned. I believe it is far better to have what the person wanted in the program than to guess about it. Whether we want to talk about dying or not, all will leave this place one day or night. No one knows the time. The Bible tells us that. Not only do we need to have a well planned obituary, we need to have a plan about the service location and the burial place. Sometimes we know that may have to be changed. Have you heard this statement? "Those I leave behind will have to find a way to bury me?" How selfish! As Christians, each adult is responsible for his or her on final resting expenses. That amount is no small amount. It can be from $7,000,000 to 9, 000,000. My parents modeled the correct Christian final resting place expenses for us children. Tommy and I have done that for our demise. If you have not previously thought about this topic, it is not too late. You can begin to plan now. Don't put if off. Start planning now!
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Crescent Meat Bake Olé From its caramel-color golden crust to the filling inside, this is a wonderful main dish. 8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Twin 1 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot) 1 teaspoon chili seasoning 1 (8-ounce) can Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls 4 (3/4-ounce) slices reduced-fat American cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Stir in mushrooms. 2. In small bowl, combine tomato sauce, Brown Sugar Twin, salsa and chili seasoning. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into skillet with browned meat. Mix well to combine. Remove from heat. Place skillet on wire rack and allow mixture to cool completely. 3. On large baking sheet, press crescent rolls together to form an 8-by-13inch rectangle. Spread cooled meat mixture on one-half of dough, long ways. Place cheese slices on top of meat. Fold over the other half of dough. Pinch sides shut with fork. Form into crescent moon shape. Make slits over top for steam vents. Lightly spray top with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, pour remaining sauce mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until crescent is done. Cut crescent into 6 servings. Place each serving on a plate and pour about 2 tablespoons sauce mixture over top. Serve immediately. • Each serving equals: 239 calories, 11g fat, 11g protein, 24g carbs, 878mg sodium, 173mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Protein, 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 1 1/2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com.
This quick and easy chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Olive oil nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Salt and pepper 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 pound chicken-breast cutlets, thinly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place rack in 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan; spray pan and rack with cooking spray. 2. On large dinner plate, combine panko, ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend walnuts and parsley until nuts are finely chopped; toss with panko mixture until well-blended. Set aside. 3. In pie plate, whisk egg white and Dijon until well-mixed. 4. One at a time, dip 1 side of each cutlet in egg-white mixture, then into walnut mixture to coat side evenly; press firmly so mixture adheres. Arrange chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan, coated-side up; lightly spray with cooking spray. 5. Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden-brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout. Serves 6. • Each serving: About 215 calories, 8g total fat (1g saturated), 66mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 29g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.
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1. How many times did 300-game winner Greg Maddux tally at least 20 victories in a major-league season? 2. Who held the single-season American League strikeout record for a pitcher before Nolan Ryan recorded 383 K’s for California in 1973? 3. When Ohio State won the Rose Bowl following the 1996 season, how many years had it been since the Buckeyes last won it? 4. Since 1989, how many times have the San Antonio Spurs not made the NBA playoffs? 5. Name the last rookie goalie before Columbus’ Steve Mason in 2008-09 to have 10 or more shutouts in a season? 6. Who was the last NASCAR owner/driver to win a Cup points race before Tony Stewart in 2009? 7. How many consecutive singles matches at Wimbledon had Venus Williams won before losing in the women’s final to sister Serena in 2009? Answers 1. Twice — 1992 and 1993. 2. Rube Waddell had 349 strikeouts for the 1904 Philadelphia A’s. 3. Twenty-three years (after the 1973 season). 4. Once — in 1996-97. 5. Tony Esposito had 15 for Chicago in 1969-70. 6. Ricky Rudd in 1998. 7. Twenty matches.
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Classic Hamburger: Easy to Make at Home
A contest is held in St. Helena, Calif., every year at this time to “Build a Better Burger.” Contestants creatively cook a wide variety of “burgers’ containing everything from spicy Andouille sausage to zucchini. While I enjoy sampling all the unusual toppings, oddly shaped burger buns and mind-boggling flavor combinations, sometimes, I just want a classic, allbeef hamburger. Ground chuck is the meat of choice for most hamburger purists. The preferred combination is 80 percent lean meat to 20 percent fat. The fat makes
the burgers moist and flavorful. If the fat content is too low, your hamburger patty will dry out during the cooking process. Combining ground chuck with other ground meats adds a delicious combination of juiciness and flavor to your burger. The top choice for making the ultimate hamburger patty is to combine ground chuck with ground sirloin. Try this great recipe to make a classic American burger! CLASSIC HAMBURGERS 1 pound ground chuck (80/20 blend) or a combination of chuck and sirloin 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon onion pow-
der 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1. Preheat a large skillet to medium hot. The pan is at the proper temperature when a drop of water dances on its surface. 2. Place the Worcestershire sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Gently press the ground meat into the liquid and turn and fold
Breast Cancer Awareness Month History of the Pink Ribbon The use of the color pink to symbolize breast caner began with the Susan G. Komen for cure in 1982. The first "Komen Race for the Cure" logo design was an abstract female runner outlined with a pink ribbon and was used during the mid 1980s through early 1990s". In 1990, pink visors were used for the Komen Cure to recognize survivors of breast cancer. During the Komen New York City Race for Cure in 1991, pink ribbons were distributed to all breast cancer survivors and participants of the race. In 1992, Self Magazine launched an over the top campaign for breast cancer and used the pink ribbon as a symbol. In 2007, when the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation changed its name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the name change was accompanied by the adoption of the pink "running ribbon" as an official image for the Cure. Today, the "running ribbon" belongs to the Cure, while any pink ribbon can represent breast cancer.
it over once or twice to combine. (Remember, the more you handle the meat, the softer it will become, and the more likely it will be to fall apart when you cook it.) Wet your hands to keep the meat from sticking. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Hold one portion of the ground meat in the palm of your hand, gently turning and shaping
the meat into a patty that is tightly compact and uniform in size. The patty should be a little larger or about the same size as your hamburger bun. 3. Lightly press three fingers into the center of the patty, making a slight, dimple indention in the center and pushing the meat to the outer edges. (Making it thinner in the middle and thicker around the edges will allow the patty to cook evenly. As hamburger patties cook, they shrink in size. As they shrink, the edges tend to break apart, causing deep cracks to form. To combat this, you want the burger patty to be thinner in the middle than around the edges.) Season the patties on both sides with salt, pepper, onion and garlic
powder. 4. Place the hamburger patties into the hot skillet. For a rare burger, cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, turn the patties and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; for a medium burger, cook 7 to 8 minutes per side; for welldone burger, cook 8 to 10 minutes per side. 5. If desired, place a slice of cheese on each burger during the final minute of cooking. When the cheese has melted, remove the burgers to a plate. Rub the skillet with a folded paper towel to clean it. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, in the skillet for about 1 minute to toast them. Serve the hamburger patties in the buns with your favorite condiments and vegetables.