"It's something new for this area. Alot of things go into this. It's a big production," he said. "It's way more of a challenge."After football season, Patterson said the band.
Patterson said he comes by his love of music through his parents. His father John Owens has been a deejay for decades and his mother Charlotte was a long-time choir member.
By Lucy Weber Blake Patterson knew when he a sophomore at Corinth High School that his future would be in music.
studentsschoolmiddleworkingeachfourspendsthoughtall.Pattersonforwithandson,season.readymusiciansstudentwillgetforconcertThemarchingsea-theconcertseasontheclassroomtimethestudentsmakesawonderfulcareer,said."IloveitIt'sbetterthanIeveritwouldbe."Pattersonthefirstperiodofclassdaywithinthebeginner
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In the long run, music can pay off for parents also. "Once band students graduate, it's very easy to get scholarships for college by joining the college band, even if they're not music majors. I encourage my students to go on and continue playing at college."
“As the drummer, I know that drums fully support the band. Their rhythm keeps things within the pulse and contributes to the overall energy of each performance. I am a very balanced person and I realize that through my personal level of balance, I also outwardly balance Stjepan and Luka.”
"The best part of my job is working with the kids, watching how they grow with their Althoughinstruments."Pattersonis a percussionist, from drums to xylophones, he
Patterson graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in music education while performing as a percussionist with the Famous Maroon Band. He met his wife, a West Point native who was a clarinetist, in the State band, and they have two daughters.
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Parents should consider getting their children to consider joining the school band to learn an instrument, he said. "No other teacher is more invested in students than a band director. We work with them every single day. We are fully invested in these kids "The lessons they learn in band are
Now, he shares his love of music with students in West Point. He is in his second year as assistant band director at West Point High School. He also teaches music to students in grades 612 in the school district, introducing middle school students to their instruments and leading the high schoolers in honing their marching and concert skills.."Ilove music. I quit playing baseball in high school to concentrate on music. I knew when I was in tenth grade this was what I wanted to do," he said.
entrance of the fighters and builds up to the final battle," Patterson said.
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so important in other areas. Band teaches them discipline by practicing every day to get better," he said.
West Point Band Director shares love of music learned in Corinth
The 92 members of Green Wave band, including color guard and dancers, are performing their half-time show "In the Arena" this football season that includes original, custom-written songs for the show, one that Patterson is highly entertaining. "It's a Roman battle that starts with the
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You want me to give up, but then just when you are about to throw in the towel, you step out into the morning of a new day and a cool wind caresses your face like the gentle touch of your Mother’s hand. You have been granted a reprieve! Your Father has come to the rescue! It may not have been in your time, but in His… and His timing is always perfect. He knows when you can’t take anymore and He will bring you
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cooler days to bring me relief?” “Lord! Help me! I need some relief!”
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Fall is full of cooler days and brightly colored leavesseems like a reward for the heat and suffering we have endured because of climate change. I have always thought that the turn from summer to fall felt like the beginning of a holiday.Istarted thinking about where I got this idea from and I recalled a verse in the bible that reads, “... to everything there’s a season and a purpose under Heaven…”
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In life, just like nature, there’s a changing of the sea-
“You were never created to please people; you were created to please God.” Keesee
How often have we endured the heat of hard times, when we have sweated and found only misery and we stand on the highway of life, dying for a sip of water … dying for a break… as waves of heat snake their way up all around us like laughing demons to taunt us in our agony. We want to cry out, Lord! Why? Why? Why have you left me here to suffer so much? Why have you not sent water, or rain, or at least
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9. What ruler, who had already had John the Baptist beheaded, was Jesus made to appear before?
14. Paul (Acts 23:21-23)
5. Atwo-edged dagger (Judges 3:16-21)
12. What robber was released from prison at the time of the Passover?
3. Thessalonica (Acts 17:5)
15. Joshua 8:12-22
14. Which epistles say that the day of the Lord will come like a thief?
15. What disciple stole from the treasury?
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3. Who acknowledged the innocence of Jesus but allowed him to be crucified any4.way?Who made numerous attempts to swindle Jacob, who ultimately prospered?
6. Shamgar (Judges 3:31)
16. Herod (Matthew 2:16)
11. Nazareth (Luke 4:29)
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1. Who plotted to have the entire Hebrew nation completely exterminated?
19. Antipas (Revelations 2:13)
20. Hazael (2 King 8:7,15)
10. What two traitorous army captains murdered their king as a favor to David and were then executed by David for treachery?
5. What king was constantly making oaths of love and loyalty to David while frequently trying to kill him?
7. Who ordered the killing of infant boys in Bethlehem?
1. Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-6)
8. Absalom (2 Samuel 18:14)
8. What treacherous son led a revolt against his father, the king of Israel?
2. Pilate (Matthew 27:23-24)
9. Ezekiel 19:34
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4. David (1Samuel 17:40)
7. Atent peg through his temple (Judges 4:17-21)
10. Saul (1 Samuel 18:11)
18. Amon (2 King 21:23)
13 According to Malachi, what were the people of Judah stealing from God?
13. Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:14-15)
17. Joab (2 Samuel 3:26)
“We know that at a time of rising prices people are looking for ways to reduce the cost of car ownership, and insurance is one place to start,” said Bob Buckel, vice president, Personal Auto, Erie Insurance.
Recent research suggests that many aging Americans aren’t aware of the full range of options available to them. As we age, our healthcare needs intensify, and experts say that the U.S. healthcare system will need to embrace home healthcare options to meet the demand of an aging population.Thenew national survey, titled “Aging in Place: Assessing Senior’s Understanding of Home Healthcare Options,” conducted by Bredin on behalf of Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, shows that while most people aged 50-79 years old would prefer at-home care as they age, 91% of respondents have not proactively researched the care they may need as they grow older. Further, 34% have not thought about their care needs, and awareness of existing managed-athome care programs was low among the survey respondents.
“By living at home, seniors can maintain their independence and be close to their loved ones and community, and by and large, that is what they want to do. Athome care can both meet the needs of those requiring long-term care, while alleviating some of the mounting challenges faced by hospitals and healthcare systems,” says Pamela Jung, president of Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, a division of Cross Country Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider
As you explore your options, consider the following tips:
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• Leave no stone unturned: From transportation to medical appointments to help with household tasks, consider what your potential needs might be and research programs in your community to address them. While there are assistance programs available to help seniors age with dignity, the Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group survey found that the majority of older Americans are unaware of an important one: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national program of comprehensive care for adults age 55 and over who would prefer to remain living at home rather than in a nursing facility. In some communities, PACE is known as Living Independently for the Elderly (LIFE). These programs can make living at home a safer and more affordable option than institutionalized care.
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5 Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising Inflation
While the future of inflation rates and gas prices is uncertain, the good news is there are creative ways to lower the cost of owning your car so you can enjoy the road.
2. Scan local gas stations for the best price and consider becoming a rewards member at grocery stores that offer fuel perks. Certain gas brands have rewards programs as well, many of which you can access via smartphone apps.
If you haven’t spent time considering what your healthcare needs will be in the years or even decades from now, you’re not alone.
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(StatePoint) With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 to own a car over a five-year period, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, repairs, financing and state fees.While some of those costs are beyond your control, here are five things you can do to lower the cost of car ownership:
1. When shopping for a vehicle, compare prices at multiple dealerships and research factors that will influence the cost of owning a particular model car, such as its fuel efficiency, along with the estimated cost of repairs and parts replacements down the line.
3. Consider setting up a savings account for car-related expenses. Earmarking some of your income for automotive needs will help ensure you can cover expected and unexpected costs.4.Drive safely and more consciously to conserve fuel. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “obeying the speed limit, accelerating and braking gently and
“Looking for a plan that gives you exactly what you need and nothing you don’t means you’ll be protected while not paying any more than you should. This is a great time to reach out to your independent insurance agent to review your policy and discounts.”
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gradually, and reading the road ahead can improve the fuel economy of your vehicle by 15%-30% at highway speeds and 10%-40% in stop-and-go traffic.”
• Consider your budget: While the average senior collects just $18,000 annually in social security, 57% of survey respondents have not considered the budget they will need for aged care services and support. Take time to learn how much various aspects of care will cost, factoring in standard living expenses.
Study Shows Americans Aren’t Planning forFuture Healthcare Needs
“This program has provided me with the best caregiver. She is a great person with a great heart, and she goes above and beyond during my home care services,” says Luther Bell, PACE participant. “I feel like I have improved a lot in many ways because my caregiver meal preps for me, provides quality care, and our daily interactions bring positivity to my life.”
For additional survey results and information about home healthcare, seniors,”videcare,promisedtalsin-place.www.crosscountryhealthcare.com/aging-visit“Atatimewhentheburdenonhospi-andhealthsystemshasattimescom-theirabilitytodeliverqualitylivingathomewithsupportcanpro-optimizedcareandindependencetosaysJung.
• Start a dialogue: Talk to your family and friends about your wishes and where you would like to receive care. Also, continue to have regular conversations with your doctors about your health.
of in-home clinical and non-clinical care for aging seniors.
5. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure you are getting all the car insurance discounts you deserve. Erie Insurance offers a wide range of discounts and money-saving features, such as first accident forgiveness, diminishing deductible, reduced usage, youthful driver and college student. They also offer a discount for bundling policies and have an app called YourTurn that can reward you for safe driving. Drivers may earn up to $20 a month in gift cards. To learn more, visit erieinsurance.com.
A third option is to take an antibiotic afterCranberryintercourse.juice (not cranberry cocktail) has helped many to stave off repeat bladder infections. The dose is 8 ounces a day (one glass).
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Or your doctor can give you a prescription for antibiotics to have on
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475,Orlando,FL 328536475. Health newsletters also may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.
It can be abuse if someone is:
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ANSWER:I don’t think flip-flop manufacturers intended them to be substitutes for shoes. They’re for the shower room,beach and a couple of other similar Researchersplaces.atAuburn University have examined flip-flop use and have found that constant wearing of them can present potential problems. The foot instinctively adapts to flip-flops to keep them on the feet. Users unconsciously take shorter steps,and their feet strike the ground at a slightly different angle than shoe wearers. When flip-flop users go back to wearing shoes,these foot mechanics persist and cause foot discomfort. Flip-flops provide no arch support and very little cushioning.
Is a child or other relative always asking you for money? Do you give in because you’re afraid of what will happen if you don’t? That’s abuse. If you’ve had someone helping you write checks to pay bills each month, are you being pushed to sign checks when you don’t know what they’re for? That’s abuse.
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim) and nitrofurantoin are two antibiotics often chosen.
• Keeping your money,food or medicine from you.
Dealing With Repeat Bladder Infections
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions,but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible.
If you wonder if you’re being abused,you probably are. It’s not the kind of thing people generally think about unless it’s truly happening. Unfortunately,many seniors are being abused,in various ways.
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There could be a medical reason for a change in your spouse’s personality, and you have to take matters in hand to get to the bottom of it.
The booklet on urinary tract infections explains this common disorder in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing:Dr. Donohue — No. 1204W, 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.
ANSWER:Recurring bladder infections plague many women. They have to do with female anatomy. The female urethra — the tube that drains the bladder — is much shorter than the male urethra,and it opens to the outside world in a place where there is luxuriant bacterial growth. Bacteria can ascend up the urethra to the bladder with ease. Sexual relations contribute to the problem because contact massages bacteria into the urethra. Some steps should be taken. One is a culture of your urine to see if this is the same recurring bacterium and to determine its sensitivity to antibiotics. You might have a resistant germ,one that no longer completely responds to Cipro or the other medicines you have taken.One way of handling this problem is to stay on a small dose of antibiotic daily or three times a week for a protracted period of time so that eradication of the bacterium takes place.
• Keeping you from contacting your doctor or your friends.
Don’t Put Up With Abuse
• Hiding your mail.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE:I have a problem with bladder infections. I have been getting one every month for the past three years. I am a 49year-old female. My doctor gives me Cipro and the infection goes away, but it returns in a month. I have tried some other antibiotics with the same result. A doctor examined my bladder with a scope and found nothing wrong. Do you have any ideas on what I could do? — L.H.
hand. You start them immediately when symptoms arise. Early treatment increases the chance of completely getting rid of the germ.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE:My teen wears flip-flops all day,every day. We live in a fairly warm climate, and he wears them even during the winter months. I don’t think this is good for his feet. Do you have any information on this? — W.M.
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If you suspect that things have been stolen from your house,including money or medicine,or if you’ve been abused in other ways,you need to tell someone. Call your doctor,attorney,a caring relative or a kind manager at the senior center. Or you can call the elder-abuse hotline toll-free at 1-800677-1116.Whether you live at home or are in a hospital or nursing facility,you have the right to not be abused,and there is help for you. You’re not alone. But you have to take the first step and let someone know.
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If you are ever physically injured, call 911.
• Hurting you in a physical way,or evenSometimesemotionally.theabuse isn’t obvious, or maybe it has happened very gradually. Abuse can come from a spouse, for example. If your formerly mild spouse has changed — perhaps going into tirades or lashing out physically — your doctor needs to know about it.
Finally, Scott recommends designing your garden to awaken your five senses. Here’s how:
Landscape architect Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground recently visited Dooley in Athens, Ga. to discuss gardening and mental health. Here are some of the insights they shared:
1. Sight: Choose calming colors, or those that bring you joy. The simple sight of a breathtaking array of plants or an arrangement of favorite flowers is bound to give your mental health a boost.
er sense of belonging and a new sense of purpose outside the daily grind.
(StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing.“Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley. “I enjoy coming out to garden, and when I finish, I feel like I’ve done something, and I feel good.”
Scott advises designing your garden to reflect how you want to live outside. He typically builds “rooms” connected by meandering paths for resting, unwinding, and feeling restored. However, your outdoor spaces don’t always need to be quiet. They can encourage activity as well. If you enjoy company, create gathering spaces. Or, if you have hobbies that can be done outdoors like exercising, painting or writing, you can set aside areas for them.
3. Hearing: Among the plants and flowers, add fixtures, such as wind chimes and water features, that’ll produce soothing sounds. And with the new habitat you’ve created, you’ll enjoy bird song, too!
4. Touch: From the light, feathery textures of petals to the rough surfaces of bark or bush stems, touch offers a deeper sense of connection to nature.
5. Smell: You may already use aromatherapy indoors. Take this concept outside by growing fragrant flowers and herbs, so you can literally “stop to smell the roses.”Scott and Dooley offer more insights in “Garden Therapy,” a recent episode of “Done-In-A-Weekend Projects,” an original series from lawn care equipment manufacturer, Exmark. To watch the video, visit Backyard Life, which is part of a unique multimedia destination with a focus on helping homeowners make the most of outdoor spaces. There you can also download additional tips and view other Exmark Original Series videos.
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2. Taste: Growing your own food will provide you with an incredibly rewarding harvest. Not only will you be able to enhance meals with the fruits of your labor, you’ll get the personal satisfaction of a job well done.
• Passive benefits: Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry. Scientific evidence proves that just being in nature has positive impacts on stress levels and brain chemistry. It can also lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve mood. What’s more, being outdoors offers a deep-
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• Active benefits: Gardening exercises the body and clears the mind. Studies show that increased outdoor exposure leads to fewer long-term health problems, helping improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, and dexterity—all leading to better mental health. Simply planting, growing, harvesting and maintaining plants gives you a direct emotional boost. Why? Gardening helps foster nurturing instincts and restores a sense of hope and purpose, ultimately improving self-esteem.
By gardening, your mental health will be better off for it. Just be sure to start small, simple and stress-free.
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Sometimes setting boundaries is direct or indirect. For instance, if my best friend and I have a disagreement and they decide to call me a name, my setting a boundary may be to tell that friend that it is acceptable to call you a name. It may be that the relationship ends, or if you do not correct the behavior, the friend may think it is okay to call you inappropriate names and do it again. Therefore, boundaries are so important. Boundaries are not there to isolate you or demand respect. We can't make people treat us right, but we do decide how long we let them mistreat us.
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When I was little, I use to play this game with my sister and two cousins I grew up with. There was usually a commander, and the other players would start at the same baseline. The goal was for the players to get up to the commander and touch their hands to win and be the next commander. If the commander said, "Green light," then the goal was you could walk fast, run, skip, or whatever to get to the one giving directions. If the commander said, "Yellow light," then the players could only walk, and if the commander said, "Red light," then all the players had to stop. If a player did not stop, then they were out of the game until the next commander was in charge. Each command was important because it let the players know how fast they could go. There were also limitations to specific commands. For example, if the leader said yellow light, then the players could only go so fast. This game made me think about
serious consequences. Apart of all healthy relationships is boundaries. You are probably thinking if the relationship is healthy, do I need boundaries? I believe because boundaries are respected then it makes the relationship healthy.
dictionary, a boundary is something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent. Let me give some practical examples we use every day for boundaries. When you are driving on the road, the lines symbolize if you can pass or must stay in the current lane. This is a boundary. If you own or live on the property, there are boundaries to mark off what belongs to you and your neighbor. Boundaries provide clarity and protection. If someone comes onto land that is not theirs, it is called trespassing, which can lead them to
So, I have a question, what do your boundaries look like? Are others aware of how you expect to be treated? Do you drop your boundaries to please others? Could you be clearer with your boundaries? As I get older, I realize that even with family you must set boundaries. Sometimes we accept certain behaviors because it is family. I want to encourage you to make your boundaries clear and known, and also create boundaries if you do not have them. Boundaries are going to look different based on the type of relationship and the longevity of the relationship. For example, the boundaries you have with a spouse are different from the boundaries you have with your parents or friends. Again, boundaries are there to provide clarity and protection. Not isolation.
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In relationships, boundaries relay what an individual is comfortable with and how they want to be treated.
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tant to know who your safe people are. You also need to be a safe person to someoneWhileelse.”people were isolating at home during the early months of Covid, many discovered new hobbies that helped them cope with the time. Those activities can continue to ease anxiety, Whitehurst said.
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“We’ve lost that connection. It’s an ambiguous loss – we know we’ve lost something but we can’t put our finger on what we Peoplelost.”need to realize that they are not alone in dealing with this storm while acknowledging that some have more resources to handle stress, Whitehurst said. “It’s our social resources that help us pull together that are so vital.
ples of resiliency in their own past through family and community. How have you dealt with things you couldn’t manage before? Make a challenge of it by looking back at how we or others have dealt with things before.”People need to make time to take care of themselves in times of acute stress, Whitehurst said.
Jayleen Whitehurst
Don’t lose sight of the knowledge that whatever we are putting out there does travel on.”
“The key is to acknowledge we are all dealing with this,” said Jayleen Whitehurst of Corinth, a licensed professional counselor now retired. “The last few years removed our ability to know what’s going on with each other.
Here are some of the things that you can do, she said: Get regular exercise such as 30 minutes of walking; go house;outside—getout-ofthetry to eat healthy; stay well hydrated; keep to a regular sleep schedule.
The past two-and-a-half years have been hard on so many people in so many ways.From worrying about Covid to isolating at home, to missing special occasions with family and friends, to concerning financial times, stress and anxiety have risen since 2020.But, hope is always available.
notice which of our contacts are the people who can let us be who we are. It’s impor-
Counselor gives tips on coping with stress and anxiety in today’s world
“Even under stress, it helps anxiety to have a plan or goals. That gives us something to look forward to,” WhitehurstPracticingsaid.gratitude is important, she said, in addition to considering what we have to be thankful for.
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“It can be the smallest of things, but usually the smallest things are not that small to others. Little things do matter. If you’re standing in line laughing somethingoverwiththeper-sonbehindus,that’sourgift,ourrecogni-tionofeachother.”Friendshipshelptoo.“Thisisatimeto
Keep sharing opportunities, even if others are not open immediately to the idea.
“I encourage people to look for exam-
“Activities together give us something to hold onto and help us reach out to make a connection,” Whitehurst said. “We can reasonably work to make things better in our lives and hope that energy ripples out.
“Remember the small things we can do to bring us pleasure like gardening or needlework or family game night. We long to do things with our hands – drawing, doing puzzles, Lego projects – things that revolve more about relationships and spending time together.”
The Field Trial Hall of Fame has two
By Lucy Weber
The Field Trial Hall of Fame displays portraits, photographs, personal belongings, and trophies of the handlers and dogs
The retriever wing spotlights different breeds of retrievers including those retriever champions and their handlers enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
that have impacted the sports of field trialing and bird hunting.
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The 30,000 square foot museum, dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions includes the Field Trial Hall of Fame, the Retriever Hall of Fame, the Sporting Dog Hall of Fame, the Wildlife Heritage Center, a library. The museum pays homage to the National Field Trial Championship held annually at nearby AmesThePlantation.museumoffers an art contest for students in grades K-12 in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. “Our biggest participants come from Corinth Middle and Corinth High Schools,” Brotherton said. “We keep the students’art on display for a Theyear.”museum also has an essay contest for graduating high school seniors in the same three states.
The Sporting Dog Hall of Fame exhibits more portraits, photographs, and memorabilia showcasing specific dog breeds - including American Brittany, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, Gordon Setter, Irish/Red Setter, Vizsla, and Weimaraner.TheWildlife Heritage Center includes a collection of taxidermy showcasing the wildlife of North America. The William F. Brown Memorial Library offers a collection of bird dog and game bird literature, , various periodicals including American Field, and resource material pertaining to wildlife conservation and resource management.TheNational Bird Dog Museum is open Tuesday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays. There is no admission fees but donations are accepted. The non-profit museum uses donations and sales from the gift shop for its operating budget.
The museum has a variety of exhibits. “There’s something for everyone here,” she said. “We have a little bit of everything.”There is a stuffed Llewellin setter from 1891 that came to the museum from the Carnegie Museum, and it is the only stuffed dog there. One of the newer displays is a dog wagon, which was a vehicle that mules would pull into the fields holding the dogs to go hunting. There are other taxidermy displays. There are trophies, including silver bowls and trays, There is a hat collecting, one worn by former Alabama coach Bear Bryant. There are photos, sculptures and paintings of a variety of dog breeds, including works by notable sporting dog artists.
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people and two dogs voted in annually. “It’s a great honor to be nominated and then be voted on,” Brotherton said.
Dog lovers of all breeds find enjoyment at National Bird Dog Museum
Museum Pictures The Judge's Special art was Molly Johnson from Corinth.
For 30 years, fans of every breed of dog have been visiting the National Bird Dog
“If you like dogs, you’ll really love the museum,” said Tonya Brotherton, executive director of the museum at 505 Highway 57 East, about an hour away from Corinth. “People leave here with smiles on their faces.”
Register Your Child For Head Start Now! Head Start centers in Alcorn, Tippah, and Tishomingo counties are recruiting students for the 2022-2023 school year. We are registering children for Early Head Start and Regular Head Start. If you have a child 8 weeks to 4 years old stop by and register your child at a center in your community from 8:00-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Birth certificate, 121 form, and proof of 2021 family income are needed for registration. Call us today! Enrollment slots are limited. Belmont ChalybeateBurnsville662-454-7346662-427-8883662-223-5522Corinth662-287-0318 Iuka RegionalPrather662-423-5410662-837-3269Office662-286-3435
sons. Swim lessons take place at local YMCAs and select community pools. To learn more or to sign up for a Swimmership, visit outdoorafro.com.Supporting the Movement
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Individuals can sponsor a swimmer on Outdoor Afro’s website. $10 = a lesson, $100 = a Swimmership and $1,000 funds a full class of 10 new swimmers.Additionally, they can support the growing movement through a new collection of KEEN x Outdoor Afro limited edition sandals. The collection, released in support of the program, is designed to raise awareness of this issue while raising funds Swimmerships.forThe collection features artwork from Outdoor Afro volunteer leader, Leandra Taylor. Taylor has been an inspiration, teacher and friend
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to kids hungry to learn about the outdoor experience. Her art is incorporated into silhouettes for the whole family, including the Newport H2 for men, the Astoria West for women and the Newport H2 and Stingrays for kids.
nership with Outdoor Afro, the nation’s foremost not-for-profit organization celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature and KEEN, the global footwear brand on a mission to make outside inclusive and accessible to all.
New Program Aims to Address Black Youth
(StatePoint) While summer fun often includes visits to the beach, lake or pool, not every child is offered the same opportunities to learn to swim or gain confidence in the water. In fact, Black children in the United States are nearly six times more likely to die from drowning than white kids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Advocates say that this unfortunate truth is directly related to decades of segregation and exclusion from public pools and beaches. Anational program, “Making Waves” from Outdoor Afro, is working to change that legacy by making the water safer for Black children, aiming to impact 100,000 Black youth and their caregivers over the next 10 years.“Making Waves” is a part-
KidsParticipatingandtheir caregivers may sign up for scholarships for swimming lessons, known as Swimmerships, on Outdoor Afro’s website beginning this summer. Each Swimmership provides a new swimmer with a full swim course of 8-10 les-
The statistics are alarming, but there is hope. Giving kids confidence in and around the water will save lives, reduce water-related injuries in every community, and help forge strong connections to the outdoors. Drowning
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“The statistics speak for themselves,” says Erik Burbank, vice president of The KEEN Effect, the team that leads the brand’s social justice efforts. “We’re proud to be supporting Outdoor Afro in this movement, and to help it continue to build momentum.”
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not safe for human consumption. Finally, he came up with the perfect way to prove that tomatoes were safe to eat.
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We have Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson of Salem, N.J., to thank for single-handily proving to Colonial Americans that tomatoes were safe to eat. In 1808, Colonel Johnson brought tomato seeds home from Europe. He not only began growing and eating tomatoes, he offered a prize for the largest tomato grown in the area. Despite all of Colonel Johnson's efforts, tomatoes were still thought to be poisonous and
Word quickly spread that Colonel Johnson had suffered no ill effects from this stunt. Soon, tomatoes became widely accepted as part of American cuisine. Today, Americans consume on average more than 80 pounds of tomatoes each Scientifically,year.tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but since they
"dish" for salads like this delicious shrimp salad. When you scoop out the tomato pulp, place it in a plastic bag and use it in tomato soup or pasta sauce. The tomato pulp with keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
4 large ripe tomatoes, cored In a small bowl, combine the shrimp or crab, celery, basil, olives, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar together until well-combined. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carefully hollow out the inside of each tomato, reserving the tomato pulp. Fill each tomato with a 1/2 cup of the seafood salad. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Tomatoes Are Ripe for Flavorful Dishes
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don't contain the sweet flavor of most fruits and are typically used in savory dishes, they're legally classified as a vegetable.
TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SEAFOOD SALAD
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On Sept. 26, 1820, Colonel Johnson stood on the steps of the Salem courthouse, and in front of a crowd of 2,000, ate an entire basket of tomatoes. Many people in the crowd thought he was committingJohnsonsuicide.predicted, "The time will come when this delicious scarlet apple ... will form the foundation of a great garden industry and will be enjoyed as an edible food."
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My favorite summer snack is a handful of cherry tomatoes, picked straight from the vine, sprinkled with a little salt. Eating tomatoes was almost unheard of in the early 1800s because they were thought to be poisonous or strictly for ornamental uses.
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Tomatoes are low in calories and a good source of vitamins C, Aand K. They're also a very good source of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, chromium and vitamin B1. In addition, tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties.
I love using tomatoes as the
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• What do the words “uncopyrightable”and “dermatoglyphics” have in common? Dermatoglyphics is the study of skin patterns such as fingerprints,so the meanings have nothing to do with each other. These two are the longest words in the English language that have no repeating letters.•You might be surprised to learn that a taste bud lives only about 10 days.
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• If you’re like 80 percent of the women who responded to a 2006 survey,you never wear about one-quarter of the clothes you***own.
• “My husband has long been a user of glass baby-food jars in his workshop. Now I am just as big a fan:I use them to hold spices in the kitchen. I remove the label and glue a plain sticker over the lid to label the spice. The wider mouth of these jars makes it much easier to stick a measuring spoon into.”— J.R.J. in Florida
• Before he founded the auto company Mazda,Jujiro Matsuda worked in Japan as a blacksmith.
• Do you suffer from hallux valgus? Don’t worry,the malady is not as bad as it sounds. It just means that you have bunions.
• If you ever travel to the Far East, you might run across an aspidistra,an ornamental plant with an unusual claim to fame. Although most plants are pollinated by bees,birds and other flying creatures,the aspidistra is pollinated by the humble snail.
• “I have three kids,ages 10,13 and 16. They seem to constantly be in need of money,and with my husband and me both working,we are in need of time. Whenever an odd job pops into my mind,I jot it down on a Post-it note,along with the estimated time to accomplish it,’to be done by’date and compensation. I post these on the family calendar,and the kids can do them for extra allowance. They get paid by presenting the ’receipt,’and we check their work. It’s really helpful.”— T.C. in Minnesota
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Thought for the Day: “Thanks to TV and for the convenience of TV, you can only be one of two kinds of human beings,either a liberal or a conservative.”— Kurt Vonnegut
• Go Green Tip:Although toilets and bathroom/kitchen faucets are the most common places for a water leak,they are not the only places you can lose water. Try checking your water meter before and after a period of time that you use no water. For instance,check it when you leave for work and again when you come home. Call your water provider if you need help locating your water meter.
• When a pope dies,the cardinals convene to elect a new one,but there’s no guideline requiring that a certain amount of time be spent in the process. In 1503,Pope Julius II was elected in only a few hours. In contrast,Pope Gregory X’s election in 1271 occurred nearly three years after the previous pope died.
• Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your vehicle. Whenever you get in the car,sanitize your hands. It’s an easy way to keep hands clean during the day.•“If you have a child who’s attached to his or her blankie,but is getting too old to port it about,try turning it into a pillow together. Fold it over,stitch up two open ends and stuff with filling, then close. The child can keep it for bedtime.”— Megan,via e-mail
• It was the inestimable Miss Piggy who made the following sage observation:“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.”
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4. Elgin Baylor (38.3) and Jerry West (30.8) with the 1961-62 Los Angeles Lakers.
3. Name the two schools that have played in each of the past four championship games in Division III college football.4.Who were the only teammates in NBA history to each average at least 30 points per game in the same season?5. Luc Robitaille holds the NHL mark for most career goals by a left wing (668). Who is No. 2?
3. The Sun 4. Kaminsky 5. Excessive talkativeness
9. ANATOMY:About how long does it take to blink your eye?
1. Two players share the mark for most home runs for a second baseman in a season (42). Name them.
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Sweet,juicy and half the fat of a typical cobbler! This easy-to-assemble warm pear dessert is topped with a simple no-roll biscuitlike crust.
4. Spoon batter evenly over hot pears (batter may not cover pears completely); sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake,uncovered,30 minutes longer or until crust is golden and pear mixture is hot and bubbly. Cool cobbler on wire rack 1 hour to serve warm. Serves 6.
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6. LITERATURE:How many sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare?7.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: About what percentage of people are left-handed?8.GEOGRAPHY:Which European country is only 2 square kilometers?
3. Meanwhile,prepare Crust:In medium bowl,stir flour,baking powder,salt and 2 tablespoons sugar. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion,cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In cup,combine milk and vanilla. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until blended. In cup, mix cinnamon and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
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Connectivity is more essential today than ever, underscoring the importance of the evolution to 5G. From entertainment and gaming to education, the latest wireless technology can connect you to everything that matters, faster than ever before.
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As wireless companies continue to invest in building out their 5G networks, 3G networks will be shut down to make room for this new technology and, ultimately, deliver a vastly superior wireless experience. That’s because there’s a limited supply of available spectrum -- the airwaves that wireless signals use. Wireless companies can take the airwaves once used for 3G and start using them to add more bandwidth to 5G. And more spectrum means better coverage and faster speeds for consumers.Ifyouhave a phone that still relies on 3G, your wireless provider will contact you before their planned shutdown, and you’re most likely eligible for a free device upgrade.
7. Golfer Ricky Barnes set a U.S. Open mark in 2009 for the lowest total after 36 holes (132). Which two golfers held the mark at 133? Answers
7. Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh each had a 133 in ©2009KiFSdI2003.
Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile,in a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray,brown turkey and onion. Add lemon pepper seasoning. In a covered jar,combine flour and milk. Shake well to blend. Pour milk mixture into skillet with browned turkey. Continue cooking until mixture thickens,stirring often. For each serving,arrange 2 biscuits on a plate and spoon about 2/3 cup gravy over biscuits. Serves 5.
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For more information on the future of 5G, visit t-mobile.com/5G.
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3. ASTRONOMY:What object in our solar system is about 110 times bigger than Earth?
5. Brendan Shanahan,with 656 goals.6.Five in a row (2005-09).
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2. Spoon pear mixture into shallow 1 1/2-quart ceramic casserole or 8inch by 8-inch glass baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.
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2. Who was the last major-league player to have more runs scored than games played in a season (minimum 100 games played)?
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1. Davy Johnson (Atlanta,1973) and Rogers Hornsby (St. Louis Cardinals, 1922).2.Rickey Henderson had 146 runs scored in 143 games in 1985.
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Along with great coverage, find a plan with built-in benefits, such as free international data roaming, gas savings, and discounts on everyday items to make the most out of your mobile phone.
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1. Prepare Pear Filling:Preheat oven to 425 F. In large bowl,stir sugar,cornstarch and cinnamon. Add pears,raisins and lemon juice; with rubber spatula,toss to coat well.
10. FAMOUS QUOTES:Who once said,“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on”? Answers
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end of 3G means it’s time to trade up for a new device that can take full advantage of faster 5G networks, according to industry experts. Keeping affordability and connectivity in mind, wireless providers are always offering deals.
• Each serving equals:242 calories, 2g fat,24g protein,32g carbs,445mg sodium,130mg calcium,2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges:2 Starch,1/2 Fat-Free Milk; Carb Choices:2.
3Gis Going Away –What it Means forYou
1. TELEVISION:What was the name of the frequently visited coffee shop on the sitcom “Frasier”?
Even if your phone isn’t from the 3G era, if you aren’t yet one of the millions who’ve upgraded to 5G, the
1cupbreastchopped onion
3pounds firm but ripe Bartlett pears,peeled,cored and each cut into 12 wedges
For those of you who love biscuits and gravy,you can now enjoy them without all the guilt since this version has only 2 grams of fat.
3. Mount Union (three titles) and Wisconsin-Whitewater (one title).
• Each serving:About 340 calories, 7g total fat (1g saturated),1mg cholesterol,290mg sodium,68g total carbohydrate,4g dietary fiber,4g protein.
6. How many consecutive women’s Division I lacrosse titles has Northwestern won?
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(StatePoint) Similar to how the ways we listen to music and watch movies have changed, cellular networks are evolving too. In fact, all major wireless providers plan to shutter their 3G cellular networks this3Gyear.networks are the wireless equivalent of being on dial-up internet access years ago. Built in the early 2000s, 3G networks are slower, less efficient, and not equipped to support the way we use smartphones today. Americans increasingly depend on their ability to connect to the internet for just about everything and the latest generation of wireless, 5G, is capable of delivering massively faster speeds, enabling and improving everything we rely on our smartphones to do.
2. U.S. STATES:What is the United States’northernmost state capital?
4. ENTERTAINERS:What was entertainer Mel Brooks’last name at birth?5.LANGUAGE:What is logorrhea?
Research 5G coverage and speeds from the providers where you live and like to travel. The wireless industry has changed significantly since the 3G era, so you may be surprised to learn which network is delivering the fastest and most reliable coverage today. T-Mobile was the first wireless provider in the United States to launch nationwide 5G and, thanks to its merger with Sprint in 2020, it now has the largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network, covering nearly everyone in theIt’scountry.alsoagood time to take a look at your phone plan, especially if you’re on a limited data plan and want to stream music and videos –or just stop hunting for Wi-Fi.
Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com,or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 to signup for our FREE monthly newsletter. All you pay is shipping and handling. This is the only national food newsletter for diabetics,heart/cholesterol concerns and healthy weight loss.
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scraps and yard waste is one action you can take with multiple benefits. It’s not just an excellent way to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill, your finished compost can be added to your lawn and garden to help plants thrive without chemical fertilizers. While it sounds simple since time does most of the work, there are some important composting do’s and don’ts to consider. Be sure to read up on best practices before you get started so that you only toss compostable items into the mix, and so you strike the right balance between nitrogen and carbon. This will speed up the process and yield higher-quality compost.
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• Rules of thumb: To begin, picture a circle around your plant. You’re imagining its root ball -- the mass of roots and packed-in dirt that help provide plants the necessary nutrients and stability to grow.
For perennials, dig a circle at least three inches out from the plant’s edge. Shrubs are a different story. Instead of digging out from the farthest part of the shrub, first measure the circumference of its stem. For every inch in stem thickness, draw the length from the circle to the stem a foot longer. If your shrub has a 2-inch-thick stem, measure a circle that’s at least 4 feet in diameter (or, a radius of 2 feet from stem to circle).
(StatePoint) Whether your plants could stand a little more sun, a tad more space to grow, or you just want to redesign your backyard, transplanting plants offers them a fresh“Tried-and-truestart. methods will help you safely move your plants; all it takes is some know-how, elbow grease and a shovel,” says Jamie Briggs, director of marketing, Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for landscape professionals and homeowners.
Now it’s time to dig. Always dig straight down, as digging too shallowly and at an angle can lead to damaged roots, which can stunt growth and ultimately kill your plants.
3. Go low maintenance: According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans consume nearly 3 trillion gallons of water, 200 million gallons of gas, and 70 million pounds of pesticides on their lawns each year. You can reduce your contribution to the problem by swapping out your conventional lawn for a meadow (which is comprised of native plants already adapted to thrive in your region), xeriscaping (a drought-resistant option requiring no mowing and little to no irrigation) or by simply letting your grass grow wild and free. Talk to your neighbors about your decision and encourage them to do the same.
1. Save the lives of birds: Bird populations are in decline due to a range of threats, including habitat loss and climate change. In fact, North America has lost more than one in four birds in the last 50 years, according to the Audubon Society. Amid this alarming trend, you can make the skies safer for birds by mitigating the chance of window strikes, one of the more common threats birds face.
Tried-and-True Tips to Relocate Plants Like a Pro
This is the driving idea behind “Backyard Smart,” free online explainer videos full of facts to answer your most common lawn and garden questions. The following strategies, which come directly from a recent “Backyard Smart” episode, will have you transplanting plants like a pro:
• When to do it: Time of year matters. Perennials should be moved in spring when other flowers are in bloom and the days are cooler. Conversely, shrubs should be relocated in the fall -- the cooler air and warmer soil make for perfect transplanting conditions. Never move plants in summer or winter. Hot weather, when plants need the most water, can kill sensitive roots. Likewise, the cold, hard ground in winter makes it virtually impossible for plants to take root. Always transplant on cloudy, cool days to protect roots from the harsh sun and retain moisture in their soil.
Once you’ve dug up your plants, knock a little dirt loose from the compacted root ball. This enables roots to hang free, and encourages plants to take root in their new home.
(StatePoint) “Think globally, act locally” is a motto that everyone should take to heart. It emphasizes the importance of real actions you can take at home and in your community, while stressing the fact that every creature on planet Earth is connected. With that in mind, here are three great ways to save the planet in your very own backyard this fall:
3 Ways to Save the Planet in YourOwn Backyard
In the United States each year, 350 million or more wild birds are killed when striking windows. Research shows that applying decals that reflect ultraviolent sunlight to your home’s windows can substantially reduce the likelihood of this occurring. Check out the bird decals from WindowAlert, which feature patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UVLiquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied between decals. Remember, wild birds migrate in fall, making it an especially important season to take this step. From hummingbirds to eagles, learn more about the beautiful birds you love and how to protect them by visiting WindowAlert.com.
2. Start a compost bin: Composting food
• Relocation: Always dig the new holes at the same depth as the existing ones. Planting too deeply can encourage water pooling around the root system, effectively drowning your plants. Planting too shallowly has an opposite, but equally deadly, impact: it exposes the root system to warmer weather and can dry it up. For an even easier reference when transplanting shrubs, the root flare -- the area where the stem expands at the base -- should be partially visible at the soil’s surface. Now fill the remainder of the hole with soil, water generously, rinse and repeat.For more easy-to-understand approaches to making the most of your outdoor spaces, check out the Exmark Backyard Life site at exmark.com/backyard.Nowgetoutsideand get moving -- your plants will thank you for it!
By making your little patch of land a safe haven for animals and by conserving natural resources, you can help make a difference at home this fall.
(StatePoint) Since their first use in the mid-1800s in the form of hot air balloons, unmanned aerial vehicles have been used for security, photography, safety, and many other applications. Today, drones have a significant impact on the way we do business- from warfare reconnaissance and real estate marketing, to filmmaking and inventoryFortracking.example, General Motors uses drones to inspect its facilities as a way to safely monitor inventory on its production lots in two to three hours versus what might otherwise take eight to 12 hours with an onground, manual inspection. These inspections can also be performed without a complete shutdown of the facilities and without the risk of hoisting personnel in the air or onto the Additionally,rails.
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Red Cat’s 4-Ship product allows control of up to four of Red Cat subsidiary Teal’s Golden Eagle units, and an additional linked controller facilitates the handoff of control from one pilot to another. This new product offering potentially provides continuous 360-degree surveillance of a target facilitated by a single pilot in control of up to four drones. To learn more or preorder, visit redcatholdings.com.Frommunicipal traffic monitoring to personal recreational use, drones are changing and improving lives. And, thanks to advancements in their design, they are becoming better, faster and more useful tools across a growing number of applications and industries.
Thompson identifies one of the latest innovations in drone technology as the ability to pilot a drone from virtually anywhere in the world using only an internet connection via a mobile phone in the vicinity of the drone. There are significant efficiencies, ranging from reduced personnel and drastically reduced inspection time, that arise from the ability to inspect infrastructure, equipment, structures, land areas, and job sites using only a drone and a pilot that are hundreds or even thousands of miles apart.
on the military battlefield, drones are playing increasingly pivotal roles in providing crucial real-time intelligence and reconnaissance data that allow for tactical advantages. Pre-mission mapping, target surveillance, and battle damage assessment are just some of the benefits provided by drones on the battlefield without additional risk to human soldiers.
Another innovation? The possibility of operating four drones on a single controller to provide actionable footage immediately.
More industries are catching on to the technology’s potential to speed up protocol, offer safer working conditions, and provide fewer disruptions. To meet this rising demand, there are 865,505 drones registered in the United States and counting and 280,418 certified remote pilots, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Red Cat Holdings’four-drone “swarm” marks the first instance of a fully operational multi-drone system coming to market.
How the Future of Drone Technology is Already Here
using safer, remotely operated technology,” says Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat Holdings, a leading provider of drone-based products, services and solutions.
