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93-year-old loves her church and her family By Lucy Weber Family is everything to Jo Ann Barton. Ninety-three years young, Mrs. Barton raised 12 children and has another dozen or so grandchildren and great-grandchildren to love. Some are close by in Corinth and others aren't too far away in Ripley, Bruce and Water Valley. "I have enjoyed being a mother and grandmother," said the Corinth resident, who was raised in nearby Kossuth. With most family nearby, she said everyone enjoys getting together for holidays, and most recently, her 93rd birthday at The Dinner Bell. "We had a big crowd at my birthday dinner," she said. see BARTON pg 4
Generations of love surround great-great grandmother By Lucy Weber and great-grandchildren, she's Granny. Mary McKelvey of Corinth "I see them all the time," said the puts the great, great in grand88-year-old of the various generations mother. who live close-by in Corinth and When the family gets togethRienzi. "If I need them, they're there er, there are five generations gathfor me. We're doing something together ering to enjoy each other's company all the time." and spread the love. There are Mrs. McKelvey said she her two sons, Tommy and never expected to see so Billy Wayne, her three many generations as she grandchildren, her four looks down her family tree. great-grandchildren and "I never knew my grandthree great-great grandfathers. I only remember children. Mrs. one grandmother and a McKelvey is Mamaw to great-grandmother." her grandchildren, but to Seeing so many generaher sons' grandchildren tions now brings her Mary McKelvey such joy. "They're all Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 sweet. I'm enjoying all three sets of grandchildren." Grandparents Day is celebrated this year on Sept. 8, POSTAL PATRON but every day is a celebration of being a grandparent. "I just see MCKELVEY pg 4
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Programs and activities keep senior citizens busy at Corinth's Bishop Center ment days, transporting seniors to area By Lucy Weber stores and scheduled medical office Senior citizens can share hobbies visits. like quilting or activities like bingo The seniors in the daycare in a center that pulls double duty programs and those who come as an adult daycare in Corinth. for the activities and programs The Bishop Center, located at join together for all activities, 1300 Washington Street provides Stringer said. "Nobody knows a wealth of services for Corinth's who's in which group," she seniors. is a sub-contractor of said. the Northeast Mississippi Area Elderly visitors are on Aging. encouraged to drop by the "We are an adult daycare and center, a long-time a senior citizens center," execfixture in the utive director Annette Corinth communiStringer said, in addition to ty. "Come and providing home-based visit a few times services like respite to make sure you meals, personal care want to be a attendants, homemaker part of it all," services, home delivStringer said. ered meals and some Then the staff transportation. will screen those Services are attending to deteravailable to those mine eligibility for 60 and older either category of the unless persons center, she said. have been referred The daycare portion by Elderly & Annette Stringer of the Bishop Center Disabled Medicaid allows caregivers to bring in the elderly Waiver. A few of the seniors drive themfriends or relatives they tend for a respite selves in and others are transported by the center vans. The daycare and senior activ- and to provide socialization for those attending. ities programs are available 8 a.m. 12:30 "People who are eligible for the center p.m., Monday to Friday. "There is no should take advantage of all the services charge but we do encourage donations," offered in our community," Stringer said. Stringer said. The meal delivery program is for those On any given day, the group enjoying people who are over 60 and homebound the daily activities can range from about and unable to drive. The meals come 19 to 25 or so. Activities include bingo, quilting, board frozen, five different servings to a box. games and puzzles and a weekly devotion- Two boxes are delivered every other week along 17 different routes. al held on Wednesdays. The center also offers shopping days and doctor appointsee CENTER pg 4
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The Community News Flash
Editor’s Corner
Jerry W. Porter CEO/Publisher
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I've heard the saying, "Getting there is half the fun." That is a fun saying to relay to the kids as you set out on a 6 hour drive to a vacation destination. But it applies to our efforts towards achieving goals we set for ourselves as well. Getting there is often a struggle. There will always be "bumps" on whatever "roads" we travel in life. We all have struggles. They can make us, or they can break us. We can learn from them and grow, or allow them to hinder us from living the life God intended. Learning and growing from them is easier said than done. If you are like me, you often feel like your mistakes are constantly being pointed out to you. The good you do may seem to be overlooked. Perhaps it is human nature to focus on the negative rather than the positive. But if we look at mistakes as an opportuni-
Defining Struggles ty to grow, we can embrace them and learn from them. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." According to Jon S. Rennie, struggles and challenges build three things. And just as Noah didn't build the Arc in three days, building the following will not happen overnight either. Struggles build relationships. I remember being assigned a group project in college. It was very detailed, time consuming, and frustrating. I had two partners. We worked several late nights. We made an "A". I don't remember the details of the project, or even what it was about. What I remember is the friendships I made during those long nights. Which is more important? Our struggles also build our story. We all have a story. I just shared one small one with you. How many stories do you have? Famed short story writer O. Henry's "A Retrieved Reformation" is a fantastic example on how struggles write our story. The main character struggles to overcome his past when he falls in love. In the end, he uses his past to save a life. His inner conflicts of love and change clash, but they defined the character. Our struggles can define us. Lastly, our struggles build character. I would not be who I am today without the challenges I have faced. I imagine most of you feel the same about yourselves. You all have your own past, your own story, and your own blank canvas to paint of your future. You can fill that canvas with the same struggles you have endured in the past, or you can use those struggles to paint a beautiful picture for yourselves
and those you love. Former president Theodore Roosevelt said, "Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." Indeed, nothing in life is worth having unless we work for it and we struggle for it. What lesson is there to be learned from having something handed to us? I would not have made the friends I made in college had it not been for that irksome project. There will always be struggles in life. We can allow them to make us and define us, or we can define them. And remember, you're never alone. James 1:2-4 states, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Whoo! Whoo! Until next time!! All aboard!!
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Monthly Meditation But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.-- 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10
Notable Quote Never underestimate the pain of a person, because in all honesty everyone is struggling. Some people are better at hiding it than others. -- Will Smith
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1. What priest died and was buried at Mosera? 2. What judge of Israel was buried at Shamir? 3. What king was buried in Jerusalem after being killed by Pharaoh's armies? 4. What wicked king who had sacrificed his son was refused burial in the kings' sepulchers? 5. What king of Judah, murdered by his servants, was refused burial in the kings' sepulchers? 6. What judge of Israel was buried in Gilead? 7. Who moved the bones of Saul and Jonathan to their final burial place? 8. Who was the first king to be buried in Samaria? 9. What king was killed by Jehu and then cast into Naboth's field? 10. How long had Lazarus been in his tomb when Jesus came? 11. What king desecrated the tombs at Bethel, buring the bones on an altar? 12. What disturbed man lived among tombs? 13. What group of people told Abraham that they would not refuse him burial in their tombs? 14. In John's Gospel, who is the first people to see Jesus' empty tomb? 15. According to Matthew, who ordered the guard at Jesus' tomb? 16. What prophet referred to his unusual prison as a "grave"? 17. What prophet pictures the Lord preparing a grave for Nineveh? 18. What book compares the power of jealousy to the power of the grave? 19. What book says that the grave is one of the four things that can never be satisfied? 20. Who is the only person in the Bible pictured as wearing his grave clothes? 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
August Answers 1. Matthew (27:52-53) 2. Jesus (John 5:28) 3. The scribes and the Pharisees (Luke 11:44) 4. The enemies' mouth (Psalm 5:9) 5. The prophets (Matthew 23:29) 6. Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 22:50-53) 7. Shebna (Isaiah 22:15-16) 8. Ahitophel (2 Samuel 17:23) 9. Abner's (2 Samuel 3:31) 10. The same day as the hanging (Deuteronomy 21:23) 11. Jezebel (2 Kings 9:34-37) 12. Absalom (2 Samuel 18:18) 13. The King of Ai (Joshua 8:29) 14. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:6, 10) 15. Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 22:19) 16. The woman with the ointment (Matthew 26:12) 17. Nicodemus (John 19:39) 18. The two prophets (Revelation 11:3-9) 19. Romans (6:4) and Colossians (2:12) 20. Godly men (Acts 8:2)
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5 Cool Ideas for Self-Improvement Month
CENTER....from page 1 Stringer encouraged people who are interested in the meals program, the daycare, the activity center or any other pro-
MCKELVEY....from page 1 love being a grandparent. I'm just a happy grandmother. I'm a happy mother, a happy great-grandmother and a happy great-great grandmother. The close-knit bunch has a simple formula for staying so close. "I always showed them love, every one of them. I tell them I love them all time, saying 'Granny loves you.' We've always been close-knit." As Granny, Mrs. McKelvey said she always keeps snacks on hand for whoever is visiting, and she makes sure to take snacks with her to church for her oldest great-great granddaughter who will be five in December. The other two great-greats
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(StatePoint) There’s no good reason to wait until the new year to focus on selfimprovement. There’s also no excuse. September is Self-Improvement Month, and a fine time to learn a new skill, take up an old hobby or set a goal. Here are five cool ideas to try out over the course of the month: • Start coding: Whether you want to switch careers and become a software or web developer or simply take up a new hobby, learning to code can open up a world of possibilities, while keeping your mind active and vital. And these days, free online tutorials available in dozens of programming languages, can help you get started without any tools required but time and dedication. • Learn to play piano: Learning a musical instrument can improve focus, enhance memory and reduce stress. For a fast-track to playing songs skillfully, check out the Casio CT-X700, which features a Step-Up Lesson system to easily learn songs from the keyboard’s built-in library. The display shows proper fingering and notation, and a six-track recorder allows you to quickly capture your inspiration. • Set a reading goal: You don’t have to be a student to complete a reading challenge. Whether it’s to read 5 non-fiction books over the course of the month or get through that classic tome that’s been sitting on your bookshelf for years, give yourself a reading goal to achieve this
month. • Get outdoors: Spending time exercising in nature has powerful physical and mental health benefits. Give yourself the motivation needed to get outdoors with a wearable device, such as the WSD-F30 Pro Trek Smart Outdoor Watch, which includes a built-in compass, altimeter and barometer, as well as a slew of fitness and nature apps designed to promote wellness and help you better appreciate your surroundings. • Start saving: If you don’t have a savings account, think about opening one during the month of September. Make it painless by having the fund draw automated monthly payments from your checking account. Then sit back and watch your savings grow. Long before writing up resolutions, celebrate Self-Improvement Month, a perfect mid-year motivation for change and growth.
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Family for Mrs. Barton is not just those related by blood. She was born and raised in her family's home church, Mt. Pleasant, in Kossuth. She still attends. "I went there my whole life," she said. "Now I'm the
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grams to help improve the lives of Corinth senior citizens to check out what is available. To ask questions or request additional information, call the Bishop Center at 662-286-7748 are too young for her treats, a boy born in a May and a girl due in late August. Keeping track of such a large family is easy for Mrs. McKelvey. She remembers everyone's age and birthday. While she may not make it to every event for the younger children, she's sure to hear about what everyone is doing in detail when family members call on a regular basis to check in with her. "Somebody comes by about every day or they call," she said. Mrs. McKelvey doesn't play favorites with any generation. "I've got no favorite. I love them all the same. I've got enough love to go around. "I'm proud of my loving family," she said. "I've been blessed." mother of my church. I'm the oldest one there." Still self-sufficient in her 90s, Mrs. Barton said she's done a lot of cooking for family through the years, but now "I'd rather clean up than cook."
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Blood-Pressure Study Uses 21st-Century Tools If ever there were a reason to get Internet service, this is it: Having our blood pressure monitored from the comfort of home. While this isn’t reality yet, the results of the Electronic Blood Pressure study by the Center for Health Studies are promising. The goal of the study was to bring blood-pressure rates down into the healthy range and maintain control. Reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, study participants were divided into three groups: • Those receiving regular care at a doctor’s office, • Those who did self-monitoring at home, and • Those who did at-home monitoring with Internet communication with a pharmacist who helped with individual lifestyle goals and dose changes. The results surprised me. The group with at-home monitoring did no better at lowering blood pressure than the group going to the doctor for care. The group that did especially well (twice the number of patients were successful) was the group who not only did athome monitoring, but also had online communication with a pharmacist. More so, the group with the highest blood pressure had nearly three times the number of participants who brought their hypertension under control. The special Web site where participants would go to log in has impressive capabilities, too. Those in the study could request appointments, get test results, refill prescriptions, access the health library and send e-mail to their doctors, as well as entering their blood-pressure data. There’s no information on when this might be available to the general public, but it would be worth taking a computer class to get up to speed on using the Internet. While it’s true that it was the pharmacist addition to the study that brought the great results, being Internet savvy was a requirement of the study. 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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Children Need Calcium DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have said that calcium is important for everyone, certainly for growing children and teens. I know people who will not give their children milk because of the hormones used in cows. They don’t give them calcium supplements either. What is your feeling about this, and do you think these hormones bring about early puberty? — E.H. ANSWER: Dairy products are the best sources of calcium. If people shun dairy products, then they must find alternate calcium supplies. In youth, bones are rapidly growing and storing calcium. Young bones that are shortchanged of calcium are destined for problems like osteoporosis later in life. An 8-ounce glass of milk has 300 mg of calcium. One slice of cheese contains from 200 mg to 270 mg. Foods with this much calcium are hard to come by. Children’s daily requirement is 1,200 mg to 1,500 mg. Alternate sources include: 3 ounces of sardines with bones, 325 mg; 1 cup of spinach, 138 to 240; half a cup of navy/lima beans, 50; 1 ounce of almonds, 70. Parents are not going to get children to live on sardines and spinach. As for the hormone controversy, I respect people’s concerns. I, for one, do not share those concerns. Parents who are adamant about banning dairy products for their children have to provide calcium for them in some other way, and often that way is calcium supplements. Not doing so is a great dis-
service to these children. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I thought salt was salt. One soup manufacturer lists sea salt as an ingredient in its low-salt soup. Does this imply sea salt is better than ordinary salt? — Anon. ANSWER: You’re right. Salt is salt — sodium chloride, NaCl. No one can change that. However, where salt comes from and how it’s processed make it taste somewhat different. Sea salt, as the name implies, comes from bodies of saltwater. The water is allowed to evaporate, and what’s left is salt. Sea salt is coated with other minerals found in saltwater — magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine. Those minerals are present in small amounts, but they give sea salt a bit of a different flavor than salt taken from a salt mine. People might use less sea salt than regular table salt because of the additional zing that those minerals impart to it. It still boils down to the amount of sodium that is in a product. The daily limit for sodium is 1,500 mg to 2,300 mg. Most of our salt intake comes from processed foods, so label-reading is essential for anyone on a low-sodium diet. The facts on sodium and potassium are discussed in the booklet on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 202W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. 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. *** 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. Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com. © 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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MONEY
Smart Strategies to Help Pay Off Debt (StatePoint) From car loans to student loans, credit card balances and other revolving debt, U.S. consumer debt is higher today than ever before. Indeed, that figure now exceeds $4 trillion for the first time, according to CNBC.com 2019 estimates. To reduce and eliminate your own debt, consider the following tips: • Review where your money is being spent. Create a budget for monthly expenses and stick to it. • Get inspired by experttouted financial strategies and pick one to follow. One popular example is the debt snowball plan, whereby you pay off bills smallest to largest, no matter the interest rates. Or, use the debt avalanche method, paying off highest interest rate debts first, or balancing transfers to credit cards with the lowest interest rate. • Fifty-eight percent of Americans report less than $1,000 in total savings, according to a 2018 GOBankingRates survey. Without an emergency fund, unexpected expenses can quickly become a crisis, throwing you off track. Work toward growing a savings fund, even if it’s just $500 to $1,000. • If a retirement savings program is offered by your employer, participate. Of Americans 55 and older, 48 percent have nothing put away in a 401Kstyle contribution plan or individual retirement account, according to the U.S. Government
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Accountability Office. Many employers offer matching programs, which is essentially free money. Don’t leave it on the table! • If your company offers an employee purchase program, consider enrolling, as this can offer you greater financial flexibility. One example is Purchasing Power, one of the fastestgrowing voluntary benefit providers, which gives workers the option to pay for consumer goods and services over the course of six or 12 months through automatic payroll deduction. With no interest on the purchase, no fees and no credit check, this a viable way to break the cycle of predatory lending options. “Those high-interest credit cards, payday loans, pawn, title pawn and rentto-own contracts might all look like lifelines when
you’re faced with a necessary expense you can’t immediately afford, but they can be traps leading to compounding interest rates and hidden fees,” says Richard Carrano, Purchasing Power CEO. For more information, visit purchasingpower.com. • Leverage any other financial wellness benefits offered by your employer, like budgeting tools, financial counseling and automated savings and bill-paying services. • Engage family members in your efforts. Together, celebrate small wins achieved each week or month. Remember, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. U.S. Consumer debt may be at an all-time high, but it doesn’t need to be for you personally. Get inspired to gain a solid financial footing.
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COMMUNITY
Inspiring Men to Do Good
We Want You! Fatherhood Initiative Program Would you like to become a better father? We are looking for fathers who would be interested in becoming “Team Parents” by dedicating a minimum number of hours with their children in order to become more involved in their lives. We will attempt to make a positive influence in the life of a father.
Certified Fatherhood/Male Involement Trainer Since 2001 (StatePoint) With so many negative messages about masculinity floating around these days, some say it’s important to spend some time focusing on the positive. Doing so can help give men the confidence they need to be their best selves. In fact, 91 percent of men agree that it takes more confidence to be a “good guy” than it does to be a typical alpha male, according to research from Men’s Wearhouse, which is on a mission to encourage more men to be good on the inside and out. As part of its “Good on You” campaign, they are highlighting the good works of dads and gentlemen everywhere who have gone above and beyond to show they care about something that makes the world a little bit better. “We believe that good guys everywhere are ready to stand up and be their best selves,” says Tank Sinatra, who after getting sober at 22, decid-
ed to surround himself with only positive things. Involved with the nonprofit organizations, Hope House and Bring Change to Mind, he is a social media influencer and founder of Tank’s Good News, which shares only positive news stories. Already committed to identifying, spreading and celebrating acts of good, Sinatra is now serving as the facilitator of the Good On You Initiative and, in this role, is sharing an inspiring story of a man making the world a little bit better in his own backyard: In 2016, Rodney Smith founded a lawn care nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Raising Men Lawn Care Service helps young men give back to their communities by mowing lawns or doing yard work -- free of charge -- for veterans, the elderly, the disabled and single mothers. Smith sought to establish a pro-
gram that inspires young men to learn and understand their value in society, and acts as a true father figure to many young boys throughout the country. While founded originally in Alabama, the organization now has a presence in almost all 50 states. To honor Smith’s work, Men’s Wearhouse is donating $10,000 to his organization as a “thank you” for all that he’s doing to help his community. He also received a custom-made jacket and lapel pin, as the brand believes that being your best self, and looking and feeling your best, go hand-in-hand. To learn more about the campaign, which will honor men throughout the year, as well as to get gift ideas to honor the men in your life, visit menswearhouse.com. “From activism to fatherhood, moments of good come in all shapes and sizes,” says Sinatra.
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Signs Your Aging Parents May Need More Help at Home (StatePoint) Every day, roughly 10,000 baby boomers nationwide turn 65, according to the Pew Research Center, which means that a growing number of Americans are dealing with the many challenges associated with aging parents or relatives. Among them is determining when parents may need assistance they aren’t currently receiving. “Asking for help and depending on others for care may make an individual feel like a burden to family or friends. The goal of home care should be to strengthen the mind and the body, lift spirits and support loved ones in a way that makes life worth living,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc. “This whole person and individualized approach allows caregivers to look for ways to empower people at home.” Unfortunately, when seniors
struggle with basic tasks such as self-care, transportation or household chores, they don’t always talk about it. They may be embarrassed or afraid of losing their independence or homes. Still others may not even realize anything is amiss, particularly if they’re in the beginning stages of dementia. Interim HealthCare shares some warning signs that an aging loved one may be in need of senior care:
• A change in mood, such as depression, anxiety or a loss of interest in social activities and hobbies. • Significant weight loss, which can happen for a variety of reasons, including serious physical and mental disorders. • Issues with mobility and balance. These can be signs of joint, muscle or neurological problems, and increase the likelihood of falls.
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• Bruises, cuts or scrapes are sometimes evidence of falls or kitchen mishaps, and a potential indication of declining physical agility. • Piles of bills, un-watered plants and overflowing hampers -these are just a few of the many signs that basic tasks are being neglected. • New dents or dings on your parents’ vehicle. These could be signs that safe driving has become an issue. • Stains, missing buttons and untrimmed nails, are signs of neglected personal hygiene. • No food in the house, or moldy, stale or spoiled food, might mean a parent is struggling to grocery shop or cook, or may have even lost interest in eating. • A prescription stockpile could indicate your parent is forgetting to take critical pills. • Stacks of unopened bills, late payment notices, unbalanced
checkbooks and wads of cash stashed in odd places, are all signs of mismanaged money. If a parent requires extra care, consider all your options, including in-home assistance, which allows older adults to continue living at home, while getting needed help. Look for care that offers a wholeperson approach, such as Interim HealthCare’s HomeLife Enrichment standard of care, which looks beyond basic needs to encompass mind, body, spirit and family to develop specific protocols and interactive activities that stimulate the brain, improve motor functions and help seniors feel in control of their days. To learn more, visit interimhealthcare.com. If your parents are displaying signs of needed care, getting them this support is crucial -- both for their immediate health and safety, as well as their overall happiness and wellness.
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Why Children Should Spend More Time With Their Grandparents (StatePoint) Play is important for everyone, no matter their age --- and when grandparents, parents and children play together, that’s where the real benefits of unstructured fun are discovered. “Play time with adults of different ages is not just a chance for families to bond, these interactions with positive role models can help children develop a range of important social, language and problem-solving skills,” says Dr. Amanda Gummer, child psychologist and an expert contributor to TheGeniusofPlay.org. Adults benefit from play time too. As one grows older, the free unstructured fun enjoyed in childhood is often replaced with structured activities like sports, card games and solving crosswords. Time spent with youngsters can keep adults young and give them a chance to relive more carefree days. According to The Genius of Play, a national initiative whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of play and help parents make play a critical part of raising their kids, here are three reasons why intergenerational play is good for young children: • Unstructured play tends to be collaborative, encouraging cooperation and honesty. • Spending time with older adults helps children understand how aging works, and later accept their own aging. • Grandparents are storytellers and their wisdom and experience can open children’s horizons further, as well
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as ignite imagination and creativity. When it comes to adults, intergenerational play is beneficial in the following ways: • Children bring innocence, joy and laughter to any situation, helping adults reduce stress. • Active, busy play time can keep an older adult vital and healthy. Indeed, those that play with children burn more calories, experience fewer falls and become less reliant on walking aids, according to studies. • Play time is good for an aging adult’s mental and emotional health. Games can help seniors maintain cognitive skills and retain memory, and the quality time
with children can prevent feelings of loneliness and boost positivity. Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between, these three tips from The Genius of Play can help you make the most of the time together: • Share your favorite games with your grandchildren. From hide-and-seek to hula-hoops, introducing them to the games you played years ago is a great way to connect and make new memories. • Give children an opportunity to express themselves by letting them share their ideas for what they want to play with you. They’ll be more enthusiastic about participating if they get to call the shots sometimes. In today’s tech-savvy world, grandchildren might want to play with a toy that uses augmented reality or teaches coding skills. This can be a great way to engage with them on their level and learn more about their favorite activities. Plus, you’ll be learning something new! • Let your grandchildren win and lose the game sometimes. This is a great chance to boost self-esteem while learning about good sportsmanship. For more play ideas, expert advice and resources for families, visit TheGeniusOfPlay.org. There’s no doubt about it, intergenerational play is beneficial to everyone along for the fun. Be sure to carve out play time for your family, particularly when visiting with older relatives.
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Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Medical Care
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(StatePoint) Choosing the right doctor is one of the most important decisions people can make for their health. If you are unsure who to turn to for your general care, experts point out that internal medicine specialists, or internists, specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of a broad spectrum of illnesses that affect adults throughout their lives, making them the right choice for many adults. Before selecting an internal medicine doctor, it’s helpful to learn a little bit more about their training and specialties. Trained to care for adults, many gener-
al internal medicine doctors, or general internists, practice in an office-based setting as primary care physicians for adults, following patients from their teens through their senior years for ongoing medical care. Other general internists spend the majority of their time caring for hospitalized patients in the role of a hospitalist. Due to the broad, intensive nature of core internal medicine training, which requires a three-year residency program after graduating from medical school, general internists aren’t limited to one type of medical problem or organ system, making them especially well-qualified to care for patients with complex conditions or multi-system diseases.
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“Comprehensive education and training make the internist particularly suited to care for the whole person,” says American College of Physicians (ACP) President Dr. Robert M. McLean. “Many patients appreciate the tailored prevention and treatment plans that internists can provide. From the internist’s perspective, we value long-term relationships with patients and working closely with them to provide compassionate, quality care.” While training of general internists does not include pediatrics, obstetrics, or major surgery, patients requiring those services can turn to their general internist for recommendations and referrals. Internal medicine is a
wide-ranging field, as many subspecialty areas of medicine require internal medicine training as a foundation, including allergists and immunologists, cardiologists, critical care doctors, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, geriatricians, hematologists, hepatologists, infectious disease doctors, nephrologists, oncologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and sleep medicine physicians. Training to become an internal medicine subspecialist is both broad and deep, and includes a threeyear residency program plus one to three years of fellowship training, depending on the subspecialty. General internists even receive some training in each internal medicine subspecialty during their three-
year residency program. To learn more about internal medicine, visit acponline.org, the website of ACP, a membership organization representing internal medicine doctors, and the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S. “With such in-depth training in the complete care of adults, internal medicine specialists and subspecialists are excellent choices to help patients navigate the increasingly complex world of medical care,” says Dr. McLean, a rheumatologist. “Whether you are healthy or have a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease, an internist can provide comprehensive, coordinated care.”
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Sweet Potatoes Are Welcome at Any Meal
Sweet potatoes can be incorporated into every meal from sweet potato biscuits for breakfast to a side of sweet potato fries at lunch, a roasted potato for dinner or smooth custard for dessert. Sweet potatoes are high in dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and B-6, and serve as a great lower-carb alternative to regular potatoes. Some people refer to sweet potatoes as "yams." This is actually a misnomer, as a yam is an entirely different vegetable. A yam is a tuber grown in Africa that can grow to be as long as 7 feet in length and weigh as much as a 150 pounds. When African captives came to America, they were used to eating yams as a major
staple of their diet. When they didn't find any here, but instead found sweet potatoes, a close relative, some Africans began calling sweet potatoes "nyamis," the Fulani word for yam. As the sweet potato became more popular in America, growers started labeling them "Yams," which we now know is incorrect. The U.S. Department of Agriculture now requires the word "yam" be followed by the words "sweet potato" when labeling a sweet potato product. Smaller yams look similar to, but are not as sweet, as the sweet potatoes we are familiar with in North America. African yams have a tougher consistency, a starchier texture and an oilier feel on the tongue. Some specialty markets carry yams imported from Asia or Africa. China is the world's larges producer of sweet potatoes, along with India and the
United States. Sweet potatoes can be stored unrefrigerated for up to three months. This recipe for Two Potato Sage and Butter Casserole deliciously combines sweet potatoes with creamy Yukon gold potatoes to create the perfect make-ahead side dish for the holidays ... or any day! TWO POTATO SAGE AND BUTTER CASSEROLE 2 pounds sweet potatoes,
peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus 1 ounce (2 tablespoons), melted 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices white bread, crusts removed) or 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (plain, whole wheat or Italian flavored) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1. Place sweet potatoes and potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water, and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and mash until fairly smooth. 2. Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt 1 stick butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until
golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; and stir in the 1 tablespoon of the sage, the remaining teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, honey or brown sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg and the cayenne pepper. Stir butter mixture and milk into potatoes and stir until well-combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. (Mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.) 3. Combine breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter, Parmesan and the remaining fresh or dried sage. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. 4. Top potato mixture with breadcrumbs. Bake, uncovered, until bubbling around edges and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. (If browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
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By Samantha Weaver
• With school back in session soon (if it’s not already), you can save resources and money by reusing sandwich bags. It seems like such a small thing, but if you’re using the baggie for a sandwich, then just wrap the sandwich in a paper towel (which you can then use as a napkin) or a piece of waxed paper before you stick it in the bag. You can use the same sandwich bag all week long. • “Smashed bugs come right off of your windshield if you sprinkle baking soda on a damp rag and rub them out with the rag.” — G.T. in Arkansas • Want to keep your refrigerator operating efficiently? Try these two small tricks: First, clean the gaskets on the door, and replace them if they’re loose. If you close a dollar bill in the door and can pull it out easily, you need to replace the gaskets. Then, stock empty space with jars or pitchers of water. Cold water is refreshing and it helps keep the air in your fridge cold. • “To get rid of static cling on a skirt and slip, just pin a small safety pin to the inside of the hem. This has worked for me.” — I.L. in California • “Back-to-school clothes shopping can be draining when you have a preteen. I got tired of being the bad guy for saying ‘no’ to high-priced items, so I put my son in charge of his shopping budget. We went together, and after we took care of the essentials (undergarments, socks, etc.), he was allowed to spend the rest in a fashion of his own choosing. He quickly saw that one or two high-dollar outfits would eat up his whole budget. He splurged on one thing he loved and spent the rest much more rationally — without any ugly looks or hard feelings!” — R.G. in North Carolina 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 heres atip@yahoo.com.
• Conservative author and commentator William F. Buckley Jr., a graduate of Yale University, once made the following controversial remark: “I’d rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of Harvard University.” • The first auctions in recorded history were held in 450 B.C. in Babylon. Sadly, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the items up for sale were humans. • The Goodyear company, known today for its automobile tires, was originally founded to produce rubber clothing and, oddly, musical instruments. • Ellen Axson Wilson is reported to have exchanged approximately 1,400 love letters with her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, during their marriage. • You might be surprised to learn that in 1952, the CIA conducted a study of UFO sightings, and concluded that the objects were a threat to national security. The report stated, “the reports of [sightings] convince us that there is something going on that must have immediate attention.” • If you’re family is like one-third of families across the country, you have a Scrabble game in your home. • It’s been reported that the world’s oldest piece of chewing gum is more than 9,000 years old. After that long, though, I wonder how they could tell what its original use was. • Experienced boot makers reportedly can get three pairs of the footwear out of a single ostrich hide. • When Ruth and Fred Midler were naming their newborn daughter in 1945, the were inspired by classic film actress Bette Davis. But they changed the pronunciation. ***
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Community Service
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author As an American citizen, each individual has the responsibility to the area where he/she resides. To begin, one needs to take care of self and the property where the individual lives. Each adult citizen, children to as well. must respect self and all others regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or politician preferences. That is because the Bible tells us to "Love everybody. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." A church unwilling to assist any human being who did not worship with them would be living "An eye for eye and tooth for tooth." (Matthew 5: 38) We all need some avenues to communicate with other human beings. Of course families come first, but then there are organizations, clubs and churches and the work place. The church and community service is what this article will highlight. What is a church? Who are the citizens within the church? What is the purpose of the church? Other words, why does you church exist? Besides regular church service, how is your church helping the community? Other than active members, who does this church help in times of need in the community? If something happens to your church building and it is not replaced Would it be missed by anyone outside the church? If so how? If not, why? How does your church determine if it is serving the community? Does your church operate like a club, serving only
members? This is election time… Should your church participate in any way? Enough for the questions… Now let us talk. The Webster's 11 New College Dictionary, Houghton Mifflin Company, New York 1995, defines a church as: the company of all Christians considered as a mystic spiritual body; a building for public, esp. Christian worship; a congregation." This article, wants you to decide what goes on inside and outside your church to serve the community. Research showed churches with handles on this topic. One church indicated that it was a normal process of the ministerial obligation to assist inactive as well as non members. I was glad to see that because some churches provide funeral services for active members only. It is understood that members need to contribute financially to pay bills and support the churches programs. Of course the church needs to be organized so leaders know what is going on inside and out side the church and community. That way the spiritual and other needs can better be addressed. Yes, there will be sick and shut-ins in both inside and outside the church, active and inactive members including individuals not associated with the church or any church that may need assistance. Let's just say an active member passed. We know the church would act immediately to assist the family. Well, what would your church do if an inactive member or a person within the local community passed and wanted a church to have the funeral services? Could the service be held at your church if the family requested it? Would the family be able to donate the financial amount required? Research showed several churches that seem to handle this situation with love and affection with a donation the bereaved could afford. Yet, other churches maintain the members' only position. I only ask, what is your church doing for community service? Finally, Christians, remember there is a significant phrase called "Cruel Kindness."
1. U.S. STATES: What time zone is the state of Alabama in? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “crypto” mean? 3. SCIENCE: What does an ichthyologist study? 4. MOVIES: What was the name of the spaceship in the film “Alien”? 5. ABBREVIATIONS: What was the abbreviation D.A.R. stand for? 6. MUSIC: Who wrote the Beatles’ song “Here Comes the Sun”? 7. MEASUREMENTS: The word “octennial” refers to a period of how many years? 8. MATH: What is an improper fraction? 9. GEOGRAPHY: What did the African nation of Burkina Faso used to be called? 10. RELIGION: What was Pope John Paul II’s real name? Answers 1. Central 2. Hidden 3. Fish 4. Nostromo 5. Daughters of the American Revolution 6. George Harrison 7. Eight years 8. A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator. 9. Upper Volta 10. Karol Wojtyla
1. When Jacoby Ellsbury became the Red Sox’s stolen base leader for a single season with 70 in 2009, whose mark did he break? 2. True or false: The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Sandy Koufax compiled the most strikeouts by a pitcher for the decade of the 1960s. 3. Who was the last true freshman before Terrelle Pryor in 2008 to start at quarterback for Ohio State? 4. In 2009, Portland’s Steve Blake tied the NBA record for most assists in a quarter (14). Who else holds the record. 5. Who is the all-time leading scorer in men’s Olympic hockey? 6. Entering 2010, how many times had Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the Chase for the Cup, and what was his highest finish? 7. When was the last time before the French Open in 2010 that tennis’ Williams sisters were the top two seeds in a Grand Slam tournament? Answers 1. Tommy Harper had 54 stolen bases in 1973. 2. False. He was tied for third with teammate Don Drysdale (1,910), behind Bob Gibson (2,071) and Jim Bunning (2,019). 3. Art Schlichter, in 1978. 4. John Lucas had 14 assists in a quarter for San Antonio in 1984. 5. Finland’s Teemu Selanne, with 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists). 6. Three times, with a fifth-place finish in 2004 and 2006. 7. The Australian Open in 2003.
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6 Play Activities That Can Help Manage ‘Bad Behavior’ 5 Delicious Low-Carb Recipes Perfect for a Cookout
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(StatePoint) When children misbehave, there’s often a reason for it, according to experts, who point out that understanding the behaviors can help you manage them more effectively, especially during play time. “Our bodies want to be in balance and, ideally, we seek out what we need when we need it. When we are hungry, we eat. When we are thirsty, we drink. But when it comes to children whose sensory and nervous systems don’t process efficiently or effectively, this restorative balance may simply look like bad or undesired behavior,” says Ellen Metrick, a toy design consultant and an expert contributor to TheGeniusofPlay.org, who has a background in special education. During play time, children who are understimulated may seek out sensory stimulation by spinning around repeatedly or intentionally banging into walls or even other children. Children who are over-stimulated may get agitated and retreat from sensory stimulation by crawling under tables. While playtime is when some of these behaviors may be exhibited, it’s also a chance for parents and caretakers to help children regulate their sensory system,” says Metrick. “Remember that every individual is different, and if something isn’t working for your child, you can tweak the activity to fit his or her needs.” To help, Metrick and The Genius of Play, an initiative whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of play and help parents make play a critical part of raising their kids, are offering three ideas for activities that will give a needed boost to children who are under-stimulated and crave more sensory stimulation: • Climb on a jungle gym. Hanging on monkey bars and climbing ladders use a child’s own
body as resistance to send signals to the brain and help organize the nervous system. • Have a dance party. Games like freeze dance and musical chairs add structure and auditory processing to play. Children receive feedback from their muscles and joints with every step they take. • Pop some bubbles. Jumping up and down on a sheet of bubble wrap can be great fun and the deep pressure will trigger sensory receptors, telling the brain how to control movement and postural balance. For children who are over-stimulated and need a bit less distraction, consider these three ideas for helping kids focus, from Metrick and The Genius of Play: • Tone down the sound. Removing extraneous sounds, like music, television and the whirring of a washing machine, may lessen distracting stimuli and improve the child’s focus and engagement in the activity. • Play at a table. Using a placemat or cookie sheet under the toy or activity at an empty table provides visual boundaries for focused play. It helps to have feet firmly planted on the ground, rather than dangling, so consider using a childsized play table. • Create a quiet area. Adding soft pillows and blankets to a cozy corner gives children a space to seek respite from environmental stimuli. Parents searching for more play ideas and expert tips like these can visit TheGeniusofPlay.org. Whether your child requires more noise and excitement to satisfy energy needs or less to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, there are ways to tailor playtime to cater to those individual needs.
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(StatePoint) Food on the grill, carbloaded side dishes and high-sugar desserts are at the center of most seasonal cookouts. But this doesn’t mean you need to avoid those countless neighborhood barbecues to ensure you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Courtney McCormick, manager of Clinical Research & Nutrition for South Beach Diet, recommends these five lower-carb recipes that are great to bring along to any cookout. • Shredded Chicken Chili: Just toss some chicken, beans, tomatoes and a combination of chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano in your slow cooker and let that magic machine do all the work. Six hours later, you’ll have perfectly cooked chicken and plenty of flavorful fixings for fewer calories than a chicken prepared in a sugary or cheesy sauce. • Avocado Tuna Sandwiches: Mix lemon juice, avocado, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl and add canned tuna fish. Scoop onto a slice of whole grain bread with arugula, sliced cucumbers and red onions and you’ve got yourself a delicious sandwich to eat in place of that hamburger. • Skinny Shrimp Fajitas: You won’t miss the tortilla with this recipe! Combine shrimp, onion, bell pepper, olive oil and dry fajita spices such as chili powder, garlic, onion, cumin and paprika in a large bowl. Pour into a veg-
gie basket or place on skewers and let the grill do the work for you. • Pesto Cilantro Dip: Bake walnuts at 275 degrees until golden brown, then chop cilantro, garlic, and walnuts in a food processor for about 25 seconds. With the machine running, pour olive oil in a steady stream. Add sour cream, lemon juice and salt. Pulse a few times to combine and you’re done! Serve with fresh veggies. “This recipe is quick and simple,” says McCormick. “It contains minimal ingredients and it is packed with healthy fats. Plus, it keeps five days in the refrigerator and freezes for up to a month.” • South Beach Coleslaw: Coleslaw is a BBQ staple and this recipe for a lighter version of it is easy as 1-2-3! Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, celery seed and a sugar substitute. Add cabbage and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve. For more details on these recipes and other great tips and tricks to lose weight and live healthier, visit South Beach Diet’s website The Palm at palm.southbeachdiet.com/cookout-low-carb-recipes. Remember, cookouts don’t need to wreak havoc on your healthy diet. By making some simple swaps and choosing healthier options, you’ll stay on track while still enjoying time outdoors with family and friends.
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What Money Tips Would You Tell Your Younger Self? (StatePoint) As we age, we sometimes regret those life lessons that might have served us better when we were younger. If you could roll back the years, what would you tell your younger self about money? Hill Harper, star of ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” is on a mission to help consumers of all ages take charge of their credit scores and financial futures. Author of The New York Times Best Seller, “The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in its Place,” he is dedicated to teaching financial inclusion and literacy. He’s also a spokesperson for Experian Boost, a free, innovative financial tool that empowers consumers to add positive utility and mobile phone bill payment history to their Experian credit files, potentially improving their credit scores instantly. Knowing what he knows now, Harper is revealing the top financial lessons he would teach his younger self.
Actor and author, Hill Harper, is on a mission to boost financial literacy.
• Create a Blueprint for Wealth: If you have enough money to meet your basic needs - ask yourself, “what else do I need to be happy?” Prioritize and plan. “You need to be the architect of your life and create a blueprint for true wealth,” he adds. • Understand the Importance
of Credit Scores: Many people don’t understand money’s impact on their future, for example, a high score can mean access to better financial loan products and the best rates on those loans, while a low score can cost you money with higher interest rates, or limit your ability to secure loans, sign leases or even land
jobs. “People often overlook the impact credit has on their opportunities. I’m aiming to encourage people to proactively manage their credit, and use it to manifest their destinies,” says Harper. • Take Small Steps: You can increase your credit score by taking several steps, such as establishing a track record of paying bills on time, paying down debt and using financial tools that can possibly impact your score immediately, like Experian Boost. Also, Harper stresses you should keep your usage of credit low, and only make purchases you can afford. “Everyone deserves a fair shot at achieving their financial dreams, and access to capital is a part of that, but it should be done wisely,” says Harper. “Understanding how your credit score is calculated and what you can do to maintain it will position you for financial success.”
• Be Truly Wealthy: Harper believes that money is simply a resource that helps people build the lives and communities they want, and that true “wealth” means being healthy, happy and having a positive relationship with money. “Some of the most important financial concepts for young people to understand are the power of savings, the time value of money, and compounded interest. If you start saving just a little bit early on, compound interest will work on your behalf. It can transform your life and the financial wellbeing of your family,” says Harper. To learn more about Harper and Experian Boost, visit Experian.com/BoostAmerica. Wisdom can be a game changer when it comes to finances. Consider the financial lessons those in-the-know would tell themselves if they could turn back the clock.