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By Lucy Weber Celebrate 20 years of good eating at The Dinner Bell Steak & Fish. Throughout October, owner Melissa Carson and her niece Brooke Latch, the co-manager, are planning weekly giveaways and meal specials to share their joy for the 20th anniversary the restaurant at 100 South Harper Road in Corinth has been a part of their family. "This is definitely a time to celebrate," Carson said. Her parents, Lonnie and Janice Lancaster, bought the restaurant 20 years Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS
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ago and when they retired, Carson bought it from them. "I owe it all to them," she said. "If it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be a Dinner Bell. "I started out helping and giving my mom a break. Gradually, I started saying here more and more. I stayed here so much, I became partners with them." Family has always been a part of what makes The Dinner Bell special. "My niece and I run it with the help of my two daughters, Kennedy and Kassidy. She (Latch) grew up here literally," Carson said. "She'd hand out menus starting at age 6. Now she manages with me. One of us is usually here at 38835 all times." Carson's daughters grew up at the restaurant too. Both now attend Northwest Community College but still lend a hand working there. see DINNER BELL pg 4
By Lucy Weber Having a member diagnosed with breast cancer inspired a women's motorcycle club to ride from Huntsville to Memphis by way of Corinth. The Steel Queens stopped briefly in Corinth on their way to a breast cancer awareness ride to gas up, but the group's founder and president, Aisha SmithRobinson, said she's no stranger to the area. "Corinth is about a nice two-hour ride from Huntsville," said Smith-Robinson, who rides under the name BlacQ. "I've ridden through Corinth a number of times to events in Little Rock, Shreveport, Memphis and Dallas. That Highway 72 route is a really nice ride. I like riding through Mississippi." Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BlacQ said, it was fitting that the club ride in support of their friend and club member. "We jumped on our bikes to go support breast cancer
awareness and her. It just hit so close to home," said BlacQ, who works in the healthcare field. The group likes to ride in support of women's charities, especially those designed to support and benefit young girls, she said. "My whole thing is female empowerment." The Steel Queens is a group with six active African American women and two others on a leave of absence, all with professional careers. It is unusual to find a group of African American women who make up a motorcycle club, BlacQ said. When they're out on the road, the club members always get a lot of questions about what they're doing, she said. "The first thought of most people is - Those are girls on bikes? - and concerns about safety." She started the organization about the time she began riding 10 years ago. "I see QUEENS pg 4
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Fall is in the air. The nights are cooler and the days are becoming shorter. It's the time of stadium lights, carnivals, pumpkins, hayrides, and campfires. Mother Nature will soon call for the leaves and they will display their beautiful colors before making their journey to the ground. Fall is my favorite time of year. The sights and feel of fall cause me to reflect on the many lessons my Father taught me during this time of year. I recall my Father climbing the pecan tree to shake it. I remember him talking about how to graph a tree. But mostly, I remember his teachings on the root systems of trees. Many powerful lessons can be learned from trees. Webster's Dictionary defines geotropism as "the growth of the parts of plants with respect to gravity." Like most things you can't see, root systems often do not receive the appreciation they deserve. Roots are the first part
of seedlings to emerge from seeds. They then make their way downward into the soil (positive geotropism) and become a complex system of supportive tentacles. Roots are the anchor of trees. They connect them to the ground enabling the trees branches to grow upwards and reach far and wide (negative geotropism). Some root systems occupy a space four to seven times the width of the tree itself. As a parent, I realize I am responsible for the roots of my children. The lessons and examples we teach and set for our progeny when they are young serve as their roots. We must be diligent in teaching our children so their "branches" may reach great heights and so that they may be successful. Our children are the fruits of our labor. Matthew 7:17 says, "So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit." Too many children seem detached from their parents. We need to stay connected with our children and remember that they grow up quickly. As parents, we don't have much time to grow their roots. We must teach and model solid principals, morals, family values, and respect. Even the mightiest trees have humble beginnings. We must teach them to have faith. John 15:5 states, "I am the vine; you are the braches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." You may feel what you do or say doesn't really matter. Thigmotropism is defined as, "the turning or bending of a plant or other organism in
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response to a touch stimulus." If a plant can respond in such a manner due to a mechanical touch, our children can respond to the subtlest of words and actions, even if we don't physically see it. We cannot see most of the roots of trees, but we know they're there. We cannot physically see Christ's love for us, but we know it shines brighter than the sun. Roots are possibly the most important part of a tree, if they are not deep enough the tree will surely topple with the first strong wind. Our children will have many strong storms and winds in their lives. We must see to it their roots are firm and deep, if we don't they will surely fall. Proverbs 22:6 states, "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." As we say "hello" to fall and "goodbye" to the leaves, remember when leaves fall they fall close to their roots. Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! All Aboard!
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1. Who had surgery performed on him while he slept? 2. Who was killed as he slept in the tent of Jael? 3. Who slept in the bottom of s ship as it rolled in a storm? 4. Who suggested to Jezebel's priest that Baal was sleeping on duty? 5. Who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels? 6. Who slept at David's door while he was home on furlough? 7. Who could not sleep on the night after Haman built a gallows for hanging Mordecai? 8. Who had troublesome dreams that kept him from sleeping? 9. Who was visited by an angel of the Lord while sleeping? 10. Who slept while Jesus prayed in Gethsemane? 11. Who sneaked into Saul's camp while he was asleep? 12. Who spoke to Abram while he was in a deep sleep? 13. Who did not sleep while Daniel was in the lion's den? 14. Who slept through a haircut? 15. Who slept during a storm on the Sea of Galilee? 16. Who fell asleep during Paul's sermon and was later raised from the dead by Paul? 17. Who was asleep between two soldiers when an angel came to release him? 18. Who was awaken from a deep sleep by an earthquake that toppled a prison? 19. According to Jesus, this person was not dead, but only sleeping. Who was it? 20. Who told Laban he had gone 20 years without a decent sleep? 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
1. Haman, minster of Persia (Esther) 2. Cain, who murdered his bother (Genesis) 3. Pontius Pilate (John 18-19) 4. Laban, his father-in-law (Genesis 29-31) 5. Saul (1 Samuel 17-19) 6. Ahab, husband of Jezebel (1 King 16) 7. Herod (Matthew 2:16) 8. Absalom, son of David (2 Samuel 15) 9. Herod Antipas (Matthew 14:10) 10. Recab and Baanah, captains of Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 4) 11. Rachel (Genesis 31:19) 12. Barabbas (John 18:40) 13. The tithes they owed (Malachi 3:8) 14. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 and 2 Peter 3:10 15. Judas Iscariot John 12:4-6
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Parents: How to Build Empathy and Prevent Bullying
New animated PSAs can help kids learn to speak up
(StatePoint) Sixty-two percent of 9 to 11-year-olds say they have been bullied at least “once or twice,” according to a recent national survey. The survey, commissioned by the Cartoon Network and designed by VJR Consulting in consultation with the Making Caring Common project (MCC) at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, found that the vast majority of young children in this country have experienced bullying and that they look to adults to set an example about how to treat others. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and an excellent time to focus on creating more inclusion in your school and community by re-enforcing kindness and empa-
DINNER BELL.....from page 1 Over 20 years, customers have become like family too, Carson said. "When you walk in, we treat you like family. We'll cater to whatever needs a customer has to make them happy. We have multiple customers who come every day or three to four times a week. We've seen a lot of the community grow up here." One customer was so loyal, she said, that when he died, his funeral procession made it a point to drive by the restaurant. A mouth-watering array of food keeps diners coming back. Voted the Crossroads best all-around restaurant 12 times, The Dinner Bell is known for its delicious Black Angus steaks, Simmons catfish, chocolate cobbler and a bountiful list of Southern specialties on its menu, all at affordable prices. "I want to offer good food at quality prices," Carson said. "My parents started with basically the same menu. Through the years, our focus as always been on quality." These days, Carson's mother still helps out. "My mom and I cook a lot at home trying to figure out
thy. • Values matter: The values kids are taught really do matter. Those who consider “caring about others” to be “very” important (74 percent) are far more likely to do kind things for other kids, and far less likely to be bullies. • Help kids speak up: Over half of kids who have seen someone getting picked on or being left out say one of the reasons they don’t help is they don’t know what to do or say. But there are resources which can help kids learn how to handle these tough situations. For example, Cartoon Network animated children’s stories from their survey into new PSAs, including one featuring Beastboy from “Teen Titans GO!” in a similar situation speaking up, saying “That’s Not Ok.” Additional PSAs from Cartoon Network and Committee for Children showcasing more stories told by children about their personal experiences being bullied can be found at cartoonnetwork.com/stop-bullying/video.html. • Resources on kindness and empathy: Cartoon Network and 826 National partnered on the Inclusion Storytelling Project to provide tools and encouragement for kids to share their own stories. Easy-to-use digital resources for educators and parents offer tips to help kids speak up against bullying and develop greater caring and empathy skills. More information can be found at 826digital.com. • Be engaged: Communication is key to learning what is really going on in your child’s life. The vast majority of 9-to11-year-olds (83 percent) said it would help kids their age be kinder to one another if every kid had someone who really cared about and listened to them. Check in with kids often to make sure they’re safe and happy at school, on the playground and online. Everyone can set a good example, and help prevent bullying in the process, by leading with compassion and encouraging kindness.
new items for the menu." The restaurant is open seven days a week to keep hungry customers happy. Carson said she tried closing for a while on Sundays but loyal diners asked that the restaurant at least open for Sunday dinner. She listened and so The Dinner Bell is open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. On a typical Sunday, about 700 eaters get their fill. Carson listened to a loyal customer another time. The chocolate cobbler was a menu item but not offered at every serving until a customer told Carson it was so good that she should always have it available. The dessert never leaves the menu now. As part of the anniversary celebration, The Dinner Bell will be giving away commemorative coffee cups, hats and T-shirts, with a specially designed logo. During the last week of October, plate lunches will be $5. Check out The Dinner Bell's Facebook page to find the anniversary specials. Customers who enjoy their meals during the 20th anniversary, be sure and ring the bell by the front door, Carson said. "We like to hear it."
QUEENS....from page 1 wanted to do something different." BlacQ's husband, who rides with a men's motorcycle club, is "my biggest fan," she said. "I try to ride as much as I can," BlacQ said, adding that she likes to find organized women's rides for the group to participate in as much as she can. When she couldn't find a ride for women in Alabama, she started one in Huntsville last year that drew hundreds of riders. Sometimes the club members go riding on their own female retreats to strengthen their friendships. BlacQ compares the experience to a sorority. "This is our bond. We know our bikes in and out. On the road, we form memories that make us closer. On the road, we look out for each other and depend on each other." BlacQ rides a Honda 1800 cruiser. "It's an old man's cruiser but I fixed it up to make it girly. It's a really big bike - comfortable and reliable." The members in the club like to accessorize their bikes and bling them out. BlacQ painted hers pink, added pink lights, and made the fenders longer to give it that women's touch. Riding a motorcycle isn't necessarily a hard thing to learn although some people believe that it is, BlacQ said. "I'm a hands-on person so I learned within minutes. It all depends on when you learn and how coordinated you are. New people say they're too scared, but I say try it. Once you get started, your opinion changes."
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Health in Aging The American Geriatrics Society Foundation has created a new website just for seniors: Health in Aging. Everything on the site has been written by experts in senior health. That’s good to know, because half of us over the age of 65 have at least three chronic medical conditions. Here are a few highlights: • The A-to-Z glossary gives easy-tounderstand information on a whole alphabet of health conditions. • You’ll learn about problems that come with aging, news on the latest information about aging and a link on finding a geriatrics health care professional. • One of the most important sections is on preventing drug interactions. Drugs work differently on seniors, and it’s not always possible to know exactly how an individual will respond to a drug, because most clinical trials are done on healthy, young adults. We seniors have a different metabolism, less muscle mass, and age-related variables that can change the rate of absorption. Often, we have multiple medical conditions that can change how a drug will work, especially in combination. • When it comes to exploring the different types of living arrangements open to us when we need help with daily living, the site outlines assisted living, home care, nursing homes and community-based help, such as adult day care. • Guidelines for making our wishes known are written in easy-to-understand language with all the legal terms explained for advance directives (living wills, durable power of attorney for health care and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment), end-of-life care, guardianship and informed consent. Health in Aging (HealthinAging. org) is worth exploring and saving for future reference. Reminder: Have you had your flu shot yet? Ask your doctor if you should have one, and the pneumonia shot as well. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
Shaky Hands Not Due to Nervousness DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please provide information on essential tremor? Thanks. — D.C. ANSWER: When people unfamiliar with essential tremor see a person with it, they immediately assume that the person is quite nervous. The shaky hands are a giveaway. It’s not “nerves” that are causing the shakiness; it’s essential tremor. A glitch in one of the brain’s movement-control centers has occurred. Katharine Hepburn suffered from essential tremor. Not only did her hands shake, but so did her head and her voice. Essential tremor is a common condition. Its other name is familial tremor, indicating that it runs in families. Most affected people can find other relatives who have it. Trembling hands make it near impossible to bring a spoonful of soup to the mouth. Handwriting often degenerates into a scrawl. Buttoning a shirt or coat becomes a herculean task. Alcohol abolishes the tremor for a short time. Alcohol can’t be used as a treatment. Other medicines, like propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline), offer effective control. For seriously disabling tremors, deepbrain stimulation can put an end to them. People can help control shaking hands by holding their elbows firmly against the body when using their hands for a fine task. Everyone with essential tremor needs to make the acquaintance of the International Essential Tremor Foundation at 888-387-3667 (toll-free) or online at www.essentialtremor.org.
*** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many years ago, we moved to a small community next to the ocean. We have eaten large quantities of fish ever since. I have developed a parasite called pinworms, which I believe came from partly uncooked fish. I used to see them when they exited from my colon (backside). They are fewer now that I take Oregano Leaf Oil. Can they cause other ailments or infiltrate other organs? How does one get rid of them once and for all? — J.D. ANSWER: Pinworms are an extremely common infection, especially in children. During the night, the female pinworm crawls out of the rectum to lay eggs on the nearby skin. She is tiny, 0.4 inches (1 cm) long. You must have good eyes to see these worms. A magnifying glass is a big help. Pinworms rarely make their way to other organs. Some speculate that they might be a cause of appendicitis. Eggs on the skin cause intense itching. Your doctor is best equipped to make the diagnosis. Doctors have the instruments to clearly see the worm or its eggs. Mebendazole (Vermox), albendazole (Albenza) and pyrantel pamoate (Pin-X) have a good track record of getting rid of pinworms. They are not found in fish. Undercooked freshwater fish can harbor the fish tapeworm, which grows to a length of 39 feet. It produces few, if any, symptoms. Prolonged infection with it can lead to vitamin B-12 deficiency. For diagnosis, a stool specimen should be sent to a lab experienced in identifying the eggs and the worm segments. Praziquantel (Biltricide) is the treatment. *** 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. © 2012 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Corinth Middle School team heads for The Promise Land under coach's guidance these devotions, Montgomery said he can By Lucy Weber see growth in their playing, in their characFor most football teams, the ter and in the classrooms. He has strict Promise Land is just across the rules about clean language and respecting goal line, but for the players at others that he holds them accountable Corinth Middle School the term for. has a deeper meaning. Montgomery and his wife Carry are Head football coach C.J. parents to young daughters Aliyah Montgomery, who also serves as the and Madyson. Because of pastor at Oak Hill M.B. Church in his family and his minBooneville, is using the theme of istry, Montgomery takes "The Promise Land" for the a more fatherly team's ongoing devotionapproach with the indials. vidual players. He "They are loving it, and checks their grades on they are learning it," said a regular basis as he Montgomery, who is in aims to deal with the his third year as the head whole child, not coach and in leading his just as a football church. "Football can player. "I remembe a platform to get ber the affect midthe Gospel out there." dle school coaches The locker room had on me," he and the practice field said. are not just places to learn At the end of the game of football but to each devotional, teach character, he said. the team members "We are using the theme ask to pray. "These of The Promise Land as guys are so anxious to a way to get their minds pray at the end of the ready and to give us their devotions, saying 'Pick best. me coach, "I make sure Coach CJ Montgomery pick me.' I take the devoTheir prayers are so sincere" in praying for tional way outside football. My main goal is to teach them that your life doesn't work others and for children in hospitals," Montgomery said. until you get into the will of God." "The parents are loving it, which is In his church ministry, Montgomery encouraging to me. I texted a dad to tell used The Promise Land as the basis for a him his son prayed, and he thanked me for three-sermon series. The problems that people face in their lives "distracts us from all you are doing outside football." "In the two years I have them here (at the promise of God," he said. middle school), I want them to learn to be In the Bible, the Israelites left Egypt respectful, Godly young men," heading to the land that God promised Montgomery said. them. Montgomery's devotions take the players through each step of the journey and draws parallels to their work through the season. The game against Ripley symbolized the River Jordan while New Albany was the Battle of Jericho. "We glorify God with this game," he said. "It's amazing how the devotionals are lining up with what we need to hear." By leading the players in
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Get your motor running with Crossroads Cars & Coffee each month in Corinth
By Lucy Weber Sipping coffee and talking cars sounded like such a good way to spend a Saturday morning that Nikko Metcalf started a group to do just that. Now, Crossroads Cars & Coffee, organized by Metcalf in July, meets the second Saturday of the month in the parking lot of
Pizza Grocery, 800 Cruise St. in Corinth. From 8:30 to 11 a.m., anyone who wants to drive up, get a drink at the restaurant's coffee bar and chat about their rides or anything else is welcome. "If cars are your passion and you enjoy looking at them, that's all this is," said Metcalf. "It's a fun way of getting to meet people and be part of the car community. You can talk about anything." Metcalf is happy to bring a couple of dozen donuts to go with the coffee as folks settle in to make new friendships or continue existing ones while they check out everything on four wheels. "With a shared passion for cars, it's easy to talk to someone," he said. Crossroads Cars & Coffee definitely isn't a car club, Metcalf said. There's no planning for car shows or preparing for a car show. Instead, it's just a means for sharing advice on cars, telling stories or hanging out with buddies with the same interest on an easy-going Saturday morning. "It's not competitive. It's a good way to show off your car, but you don't have to
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worry about winning a prize. You don't even have to wash your car before you come, but some do," Metcalf said. "It's a way to enjoy cars."
Metcalf hopes that as word gets around with car enthusiasts that drivers from throughout the tri-state area will head to Corinth each month for the gathering. So far, there have been a mix of classic and current models of cars showing up for the first few Cars & Coffee. The first one in July attracted 40 cars, which Metcalf said was a good turnout to kick things off. The Saturday gatherings are good opportunities for folks to share their passion for cars with their children, he said. Metcalf, 24, said he wasn't much of a car buff when he started driving. "When I started college, I got into cars," he said by joining the automotive program at Northeast Community College. Now, he's eager to share his enthusiasm for all things automotive with the Saturday morning gathering. Drivers don't have to be crazy for cars to join in the camaraderie, but they'll probably be hooked once they start talking, he said. "Come out and get free donuts and look at all the rides while you talk with old friends and make new ones," Metcalf said.
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Fill My Cup offers coffee, sweet treats, lunch and more in Baldwyn
Tammy Lee
By Lucy Weber Customers can fill their cup, literally and spiritually, at a Baldwyn coffee shop. Tammy Lee opened Fill My Cup at 101 E. Main six months ago to serve coffee, pastries, chicken salad and other delicious foods in a Christian environment where prayers are readily lifted up for whoever needs them. "We offer food and beverages in a relaxed setting." "We have had people we've prayed for and we've been prayed over by seasoned prayer warriors," Lee said. Opening a coffee shop that serves delicious treats plus lunch wasn't remotely on Lee's radar until God "gave me the coffee shop in a dream," she said. "It was divinely inspired. I was at a point in my life where I was dealing with pain and loss. I cried out to God as I was seeking guidance and purpose for my life," said Lee, a member of Anchor Church in Tupelo. With God directing her, Lee said she knew she could use a Christian coffee shop to minister to others. "My hope is to offer hope and healing and inspiration to others," she said. "The shop is just a step in the bigger direction." Written in chalk on a wall is the Bible verse Roman 15:13 that sets the tone for the restaurant and bakery: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Lee employs women who are going through transitional phases in their lives, due to a variety of reasons, and who come from
Transformation Home, a ministry of Anchor Church. One woman, who is a full-time employees, said the Lord brought her to Fill My Cup. "It's a lot more than coffee and cupcakes. We are always willing to stop and pray for you, and customers pray for us just as much as we pray for them," she said. For now, the coffee chop is the main mission, Lee said. There's the display case filled with luscious cinnamon rolls, brightly decorated cupcakes, and delicious cookies, dipped pretzels, muffins and more baked fresh daily. The chicken salad at lunch is so good that is always sells out. The coffee in a variety of flavors comes from My Brother's Cup in Fulton that supports missions around the world. Since its opening, Fill My Cup has hosted a number of local Christian singers, held book signings, a comedy show and offers other activities of interest to customers. Now that she has the coffee shop, Lee said she is working toward the other plans God has in her life - a home for women and children in need. To that end, Lee said she has connected with Kelly Williams Ministry to seek grants for the homes and has visited the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, which she sees as model for a home. "Somehow, this will all fit together. I know the rest is coming," said Lee, who has a master's degree in social work. Fill My Cup is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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Order up: Coffee, art and music to enjoy in Holly Springs
Marc Hafner
By Lucy Weber There's something for everyone on the menu and in the Holly Springs shop Bottomless Cup. Located at 144 S. Memphis St. on the downtown square, the shop is the place to get a delicious cup of coffee, shop for antiques and gifts, check out local art, pick up a CD from a local musician or spend hours listening to
musical artists in a relaxed atmosphere. "This is definitely the hang-out spot," said co-owner Marie Bongiovanni, who with her husband Marc Hafner oversee the coffee side of the shop. "It has been extremely fun. We've gotten great reviews." "We are originally from Oregon so we're all about the coffee. We love coffee and know what we're doing," she said. The two, who moved to Holly Springs in January 2017 to do remodeling work, didn't plan to open a coffee shop. They were asked by antique store owner Judy Weatherly to set up a coffee bar and train employees inside her expanded store location. "Marc told her we didn't have time but if we didn't do it there's be no coffee shop in town," Bongiovanni said. Now Weatherly runs the antique side of the business, and the couple own and operate the coffee shop. They also started an artist walk to showcase local talent. "It started as display but now most of the art is for sale," she said. The store has holds book signings. There's also free Wi-Fi that local college students and other customers appreciate. Bottomless Cup also offers live music on a regular basis, and sells the CDs of local musi-
"Each time you come in, it looks different but the vibe is the same," she said. "On the menu, there's something for everyone," Bongiovanni said. "We created our own house hot chocolate blend that everyone loves." Beverages include lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, mochas, teas, Italian sodas, regular
and French press coffees and frozen smoothies. "Holly Springs didn't have anything like this," she said. The shop is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The shop opens for special events and musical performances on Sundays 4-9 p.m.
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cians. "We started off with a mellow coffee shop vibe and now we have different genres. Lately, it's been the blues," Bongiovanni said. "Everyone loved the music and asked for more." The antiques and collectibles are part of what makes the shop and feel special. Most of the furniture in use by customers in the shop is crafted by hand from downed trees by Hafner.
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How Much Do Your Kids Know About Money?
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(StatePoint) With consumer debt on the rise and many failing to adequately save for the future, experts say that financial illiteracy is a major problem for Americans -- and one that communities and parents have a joint responsibility to address, starting in childhood. And right now, most children are coming up short in this area. Over 62 percent of the 15- to 18-year-olds tested by the National Financial Educators Council received either a “D” or “F” on the 2017 National Financial Literacy Test. Without intervention, these young people could grow up without the skills needed to manage credit cards, loan debt or savings goals. If you’re a parent, you’ve likely already instilled in your children the importance of good grades and healthy decisions, but if you aren’t also discussing concepts like overall saving, budgeting and the importance of having an emergency fund, now is the time to start. Children are never too young to learn skills needed for a secure financial future. To get started, consider these tips: • Teach young children
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money basics by playing “store” at home. Take turns being the customer and the cashier. Play board games involving money exchanges to practice addition and subtraction. • Give children an allowance and help them create a budget. Stress the difference between needs vs. wants to help them make smart decisions when it comes time to shop for clothes, school supplies, toys and more. • Offer children incentives to save, promising to match any money they sock away so they’ll learn how invested money grows. • Encourage teenagers to get part-time jobs, then help them make smart decisions about how to allocate their income, whether that’s saving for big-ticket items, putting money away for college or donating to charity. • Review free, online financial education materials together that are geared for school-age children, such as those found at PurchasingPower.com and JuniorAchievement.org. “Purchasing Power has been helping adults learn to manage their money in smarter, more flexible ways
for years,” says Richard Carrano, Purchasing Power CEO. “Expanding these efforts to include resources for young people empowers parents to put their kids on the right path in their formative years.” • Seek out community initiatives helping to combat financial illiteracy. For example, Purchasing Power, LLC, a workplace voluntary benefit that allows US workers to buy brand-name products and services interest-free through payroll deduction versus traditional highinterest credit options, partners with Junior Achievement USA, an organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need for economic success. In Atlanta, for example, more than 30,000 middle school students visit the Junior Achievement Chickfil-A Foundation Discovery Center yearly, where they work with business leaders to learn about real-life financial situations. Together with Junior Achievement, Atlanta corporations including Purchasing Power are supporting a generation that knows how to budget, save and invest. “Financial illiteracy and confusion over money matters is a national problem that won’t be solved overnight,” adds Carrano. “However, families, employers and communities can take proactive steps to raise money-smart kids and foster healthy financial futures.” Children are never too young to learn how to spend responsibly and save for the future. Get started now in your household.
11 Facts About Breast Cancer 1. In the US, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. 2. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being female and aging. About 95% of all breast cancers in the US occur in women 40 and older. 3. Getting a mammogram can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by 30 to 40% among women ages 40 to 70. So make your mom a personalized card encouraging her to get one! Sign up for Momm-o-grams. 4. Breast cancer deaths have been declining since 1990 thanks to early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options. 5. Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. 6. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. 7. In the US today, there are more than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors — the largest group of all cancer survivors. 8. One woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the US. 9. Every 19 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer. 10. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000. 11. About 2,240 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2013.
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A Recipe for Kid-Friendly Meals healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
Getting children to eat a healthy dinner often takes a little extra planning. You might try combining healthy ingredients in interesting ways. This recipe for Black Bean and BroccoliStuffed Potatoes is vegetarian dish that has all of the flavors of a nacho or a taco. The addition of broccoli makes it a nutritious and easy-to-prepare meal. You also might try using colorful and interesting dinnerware or place mats. Involving your child in the meal preparation is another way to ensure that they'll eat dinner. It's also the perfect time to make memories and instill
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BLACK BEAN AND BROCCOLI-STUFFED POTATOES 4 large russet baking potatoes, scrubbed 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (8 ounce) box, frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 1/2 cups mild or medium prepared salsa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional) 1. Prick potatoes with a
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fork 4 to 5 times per side. Microwave for 5 minutes, turn over, microwave an additional 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and cover with a clean dishtowel to allow potatoes to continue to steam. This provides for fluffier potatoes.
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2. While the potatoes are cooking, combine black beans, broccoli florets, salsa and 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving one corner folded back to allow any steam to vent. Cook on high for 5 to
7 minutes. 3. Place potatoes on a large plate. Cut top of the potatoes lengthwise with a knife. With a towel, push ends of the potatoes together to split open. Fluff the cooked potatoes with a fork. 4. In another small
bowl, combine olive oil, juice, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil mixture over the potatoes and stir gently to combine. Spoon the black bean mixture over the top. Top with the shredded cheddar. 5. Microwave the potatoes on high until the cheese is bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Top with a dollop of sour cream or additional salsa, if desired. Serve immediately. Series 4. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is "The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook."
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• Use self-stick notes to organize your errands. Use a note for each location, with instructions or shopping lists on each. Then put the notes in order: e.g., drop kids off at Grandma’s, shoe store, hardware store, grocery store, home, etc. You will be less likely to forget a stop, and you can make the best use of your time and gas! • Two tips for sewing on buttons: First, for pants buttons, use unwaxed dental floss. It’s incredibly strong and can take a lot of abuse. Second, slip a pin between the button and the fabric before sewing on. When you’re finished, remove the pin. The button now has some room behind it, and it will last longer. • “This is a tip for us singletons. I love whipped topping on my hot chocolate, but it doesn’t always last in my fridge. I buy a tub of it, and spoon mug-size dollops on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. When the sheet is full, I freeze them. They can be peeled off easily and slipped in a container or plastic bag. When I make my hot chocolate, I plop in one straight from the freezer. It takes only minutes to soften and melt. And it’s delicious!” — F.D. in Michigan • “If you cut the entire top and one of the top corners off a cereal box, then tape the bottom closed, it’s almost the same as the magazine holders they sell in stores. I covered mine with fancy paper. I keep it in my kitchen for cooking magazines.” — R.R. in Indiana • Gifts that school-age kids can make: Bookmarks! Cut strips of cardstock into bookmark lengths. Have your child decorate one side and write a nice message on the other. Laminate if possible. A great gift from your child. 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 Canadian American educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “You can always tell a real friend: When you’ve made a fool of yourself, he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job.” • In Murfreesboro, Tenn., it is illegal to keep indoor furniture outdoors. • Mike Edwards, one of the founding members of the British band Electric Light Orchestra, met with an untimely death decades after he left the group. In 2010, as Edwards was driving in the rural southwest of England, a farmer lost control of a 1,300-pound bale of hay. This wheel-shaped bale rolled down a hill and over a hedge, and just happened to smash into the van that Edwards was driving. • The humble honeybee is the official insect of 17 states. • Those who study such things say that there is a 1 million to 1 chance that, within the next century, an asteroid will crash into the Earth and destroy most life on the planet. • In 2008 a company called Defense Devices, based in Jackson, Tenn., introduced a new item: a stun gun disguised as a tube of lipstick. The same company offers a ring that will shoot pepper spray. • You might be surprised to learn that the giant bullfrogs of South Africa have sometimes been known to attack lions. • Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it has the longest name: It’s officially known as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. • The tuatara is a lizard that can be found in New Zealand. Its claim to fame? It has a third eye, on the top of its head. *** Thought for the Day: “The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.” — Alfred Hitchcock
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Bullying and Peer Pressure
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Today's society is different from the time I grew up. Teens and young adults face more challenging situations. Therefore, this information is meant to remind parents and inform our young people. What is bullying? It's a way one person picks on another for fun. Often teens try this action, but yes, some adults do it too. It's the way one tries to force another to commit to what he or she says to do. One person tries to make one lose his self-respect and carry out an act. Sometimes one gets a group of peers to make fun of another. If any of these happen to you, notify your parents and your teacher immediately. Hopefully, there is a counselor in your school you can talk to. Please tell a responsible adult. Do not try to handle this serious situation by yourself. It's better to tell some responsible adult before bullying gets out of control. Secondly, teens face peer pressure. Peer pressure occurs when a peer or peers try to influence another. Of course there is both positive and native peer pressure. Positive peer pressure is GOOD!
Maybe a classmate tries to get another classmate to participate in school activities: such as sports, band, debate or keeping a healthy body. Examples of negatives peer pressure can ruin a person's life. It may include: skipping school or class, using alcohol, other drugs, having sex, vandalizing property, stealing or disobeying parents. How can you handle bullying and peer pressure? 1. Know who you are. 2. Accept yourself. 3. Believe in yourself. 4. Know what to do in a difficult situation. It will be based on your values. What is important to you? Is it selfrespect, honesty and respect for others and their property 5. ? Each person, especially teens, must learn how to resist bullying and negative peer pressure. I recommend that each individual learn how to love self, and let his or her actions reflect that self love.
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Spinach Apple Toss You might not think that spinach and apples go together — but one bite of this ultra-easy salad and you’ll quickly change your mind! 8 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed and discarded 1 cup cored, unpeeled and sliced Red Delicious apples 1/4 cup bacon bits 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice In a large bowl, combine spinach, apples and bacon bits. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and apple juice. Add dressing mixture to spinach mixture. Mix gently to coat. Serve at once. Makes 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings. • Each serving equals: 114 calories, 2g fat, 4g protein, 20g carb., 555mg sodium, 2gm fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Meat.
Mothers wanted a quicker way to make treats for their kids. Baking a bar in a pan, then cutting it into individual servings, was a lot easier than rolling, cutting, and baking multiple batches of cookies. 1 cup (plus 2 tablespoons) allpurpose flour 5 tablespoons margarine or butter, cold 1 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease 9- by 9-inch metal baking pan. Line pan with foil; grease foil. 2. Into medium bowl, measure 1 cup flour. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Firmly press crumbs onto bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Remove pan from oven. 3. Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix brown sugar, vanilla, salt, baking soda, eggs and remaining 2 tablespoons flour until blended. With spoon, stir in walnuts and coconut. 4. Spread walnut filling over warm crust. Bake 20 minutes or until filling is set and knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack until filling is firm to the touch. 5. When cool, invert onto wire rack and remove foil. Invert again immediately onto cutting board. Cut into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 4 squares. Cut each square into 2 triangles. Store triangles in tightly covered container up to 1 week. • Each serving: About 105 calories, 5g total fat (1g saturated), 13mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 1g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
1. MONEY: Who was the first president to appear on a U.S. coin? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What three states border on the state of Louisiana? 3. MUSIC: Which rock star had a hit song with “Papa Don’t Preach”? 4. GAMES: The properties in the U.S. version of “Monopoly” are based on streets in which city? 5. TELEVISION: On what sketch comedy show did Jim Carrey make a name for himself in the 1990s? 6. LANGUAGE: What does the word “torpid” mean? 7. MOVIES: Who were the three actors in “Three Men and a Little Lady”? 8. BIBLE: What kind of wood was Noah’s ark made of? 9. PHOBIAS: What fear is represented in the condition called “glossophobia”? 10. ENTERTAINERS: Who was Paul McCartney’s first wife? Answers 1. Abraham Lincoln 2. Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. 3. Madonna 4. Atlantic City, N.J. 5. “In Living Color” 6. Sluggish 7. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson 8. Gopher wood (cypress) 9. Fear of public speaking 10. Linda Eastman
1. In 2011, St. Louis’ David Freese became the sixth player to win MVP awards in the league championship series and World Series in the same year. Name three of the first five. 2. Alan Ashby caught three no-hitters during his 17-year major-league career. Name two of the pitchers. 3. Name the last football team other than Oklahoma or Texas to win the Big 12 Conference championship game. 4. Which two players have won the most NBA All-Star Game MVP awards? 5. True or false: The New Jersey Devils have never been swept in a playoff series. 6. When was the last time before 2012 (Andy Murray) that a British tennis player won the gold medal in men’s Olympic singles? 7. Fred Couples set a record in 2012 as the oldest golfer (52) to hold the overnight lead at the Masters. Who had held the record? Answers 1. Willie Stargell (1979), Darrell Porter (‘82), Orel Hershiser (‘88), Livan Hernandez (‘97) and Cole Hamels (2008). 2. Ken Forsch (1979), Nolan Ryan (‘81) and Mike Scott (‘86), all with Houston. 3. Kansas State, in 2003. 4. Kobe Bryant and Bob Pettit, with four each. 5. True. 6. It was 1908. 7. Lee Trevino did it in 1989 at the age of 49.
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3 Tips to Raise a Drug-Free Child
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(StatePoint) By the time teens graduate from high school, about 45 percent will have tried marijuana, according the National Institute on Drug Abuse. And while marijuana is one of the most used substances among teenagers, it is not the only one of concern today. The drug epidemic is an expansive and very real public health crisis and families are on the front line when it comes to getting prevention and recovery efforts underway. Here are three steps parents can take to help keep their kids safe. 1. Communicate. The best line of defense is an open relationship with your children that encourages a healthy dialogue about the dangers of drug use in terms they can understand. Paired with consequences that will resonate, like the taking away of freedoms and valued items, discussions should include talking openly about the effects of drugs like marijuana, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine on a user’s health and wellness. Be available and willing to listen to whatever your children have to say without interrupting or losing your com-
posure, ensuring a healthy conversation where they feel their voices are being heard. 2. Have a Plan and Offer Privileges and Incentives. In the home, prescription drugs such as opioids and stimulants should be locked away safely, accessible only to the person to whom they’re prescribed. If those drugs are prescribed to your child, monitor use of the medication, and keep it stored in your bathroom rather than your child’s. Parents who suspect their child may be facing peer pressure or abusing drugs should consider using a home drug test. Sold at major retailers in the pharmacy section, First Check Home Drug Tests are a quick and accessible resource for parents concerned about their chil-
dren’s health. Over 99 percent accurate, these kits deliver results in five minutes, testing for the presence of up to 14 commonly abused drugs. Your drug prevention plan may also include a system of rewards for passing home drug tests, including car privileges and other tangible incentives. 3. Strategize Saying “No.” Strategize with your children on how to say “no” when pressured to use drugs, while also reinforcing the “why.” Reasons to say “no” can be anything from not wanting to harm one’s grades, health or athletic potential, or even just the fact that you implement home drug testing. To that end, consider home drug testing as a way to take the pressure off your children, giving them an easy out in social situations where drugs are introduced, while saving face with peers. You can even give them a line to use on their friends, such as, “I can’t, my parents are crazy and they drug test me!” More tips to help raise drugfree kids can be found at notmykid.org. Drug use is a challenging issue to navigate, but with a few preventative actions and an open discourse, you can foster a healthy, drug-free environment for your family.
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