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Kelly Marshall: Teaching Students to "Spread the Red" with Genuine Love & Compassion
Local Music Teacher Has “Noted” Background By Donna Langston Anita Gaines Temple is the Choral Director/Music Teacher in the Corinth School District. Her biography would probably make Beethoven envious. The extensive list of credits is too exhaustive to include all in this limited space, but to name just a few is as follows: She is a graduate of Biggersville High School, where she Anita Gaines was Valedictorian, President of the Student Council, won numerous academic awards and band scholarships. She then attended Northeast Community College and earned more accolades – among them she was in Phi Theta Kappa, won a talent show with Tommie Keenum, toured with Jazz Band, was in Campus Country, and received several social awards. From NEMCC, Temple continued
By Angela Rogalski In a world sometimes gone mad with chaos, coldness and the impersonal reflections of hectic day-to-day living; when someone comes along who takes the time to actually show care and concern for others, you want to give those people a shout-out. You have to; because the compassion and love that they demonstrate is so prominent it's almost palpable. Kelly Marshall is one such person. Marshall is an administrative assistant at the Corinth Middle School, which is a great job in and of itself, but in reality, Kelly Marshall's interests and endeavors when it comes to the students of Corinth Middle School go much further than the doors of the office. Two years ago, Marshall enacted a program within the school called "Spread the Red." Once a year, at Valentine's Day, the middle school comes together as a whole to donate food items for gift boxes which are see MARSHALL page 4
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Rust College 2015-2 2016 Student Named HBCU All-S Star By: Eboni Johnson
of U.S. Education the HBCU AllStar Initiative Representatives English Fields, a junior major- period will last approximately ing in Political Science from one year, during this time student Corinth, Miss has been named the will serve as ambassadors of the HBCU All Star student for the White House Initiative on White House. Fields serves as an Historically Black Colleges ambassador of the White House and Universities. Students Initiative for Rust College. will be provide outreach According to the Department opportunities and communications Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 to their fellow students about the POSTAL PATRON value of education
and the Initiative as a networking resource. Through social media, personal and professional relationships with communitybased organizations, student will share promising and proven practices that support opportunities for all
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young people to realize their educational and career potential. The program provides an opportunity for the All-star to participate in regional and national events, along with, web chats with Initiative staff and other professionals from a wide range of disciplines that support a spirit of engagement and personal and professional development. Out of 500 applicants, Fields was chosen as one of 83 students. Fields stated, "The summer of 2015 I applied for the White House Initiative on HBCUs as an ambassador for Rust College. By faith my application was submit-
ted late, with not a promise that it would even be considered among the 500 applicants. In August I received an email." The group of All-Stars participated in last year's White House HBCU Week Conference in September 2015 as well as various national events and web chats with WHIHBCU staff and professionals. "The experience on becoming an HBCU All-Star is humbling. Never in a million years would I have dreamed of representing Rust College on a national platform such as this. I can honestly see FIELDS page 4
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Editor’s Corner Newton's Third Law of Motion: For Every Action, There is an Equal and Opposite Reaction
Jerry W. Porter CEO/Publisher PO Box 1292, Corinth, MS 38835-1292 Cell: 662-643-6842 Email: read.newsflash@gmail.com
Science wasn't my best subject in school but for some unknown reason, I've always remembered Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion. Sir Isaac was a famous scientist, publishing his laws of motion in 1687. Newton developed several theories - or laws about physics, motion, and gravity. Although I remember all three laws, the one that really stuck with me is Newton's Third Law - "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." An example of this would be someone shooting a rifle where the force to propel the bullet forward also produces a force in the opposite direction that kicks back against the shoulder of the shooter. Why has that piece of seemingly useless scientific trivia stuck with me? As this law is valid on the physical plane of physical science, it equally holds well in the science of human behavior. Examples are ubiquitous in our everyday life. This law of physics may seem rather obvious, but sometimes it's good to be reminded of this fact - actions do have consequences - good and bad. We all remember how Sir Isaacs's third law played out for Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50, don't we? Since Cam's football career began, it was obvious he was something spe-
cial. He's the only player to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, win a national championship, and become the first overall pick in an NFL draft within a one-year span. During his rookie year in the NFL, he broke numerous rookie records and all-time NFL records for passing and rushing yards earning him the Rookie of the Year title. Cam is clearly something the game of football has never seen. Unfortunately, Cam's Super Bowl performance left many wondering if, indeed, he was the same guy who Dab danced after every touchdown and exuded unapologetic confidence on and off the field. Football fans were quick to criticize the Panthers quarterback after he failed to dive in after a fumbled ball. The reaction from fans toward Newton's play has been brutal, with many saying he just isn't tough enough. Even I jumped on the "what was he thinking" bandwagon after seeing the replay. After giving it some thought, I think we all need to give Cam a break for not diving after the football. After all, Cam's only 26 and Peyton was 33 when he appeared in his first Super Bowl. I don't think it's so much the loss that have people still talking about the Super Bowl, but more so Cam's behavior after the game that have people so perplexed. Now, keep in mind, I did say we should give Cam a pass for not diving after the fumbled football; however, I didn't say anything about giving him a pass for his unsportsmanlike behavior. If you like being praised for playing well, you should definitely be able to accept criticism when you play poorly. In any type of competition, you have to win with grace and lose with grace, especially on the world's biggest stage. Sadly, Cam has not mastered either. He's now been given the title "Sore Loser" to add to his other accolades. Shamelessly, because we live in a society where it is the ten-
actually made them better! Unlike the dency of people to allow adversities to three items compare to how we can react in circumstances less than ideal, carrot or the egg, the coffee beans define them, everything Cam has when adversity comes our way or made something better. When we accomplished this season will most something we call change happens? respond in an equal and opposite posilikely be overshadowed by this one In the case of the carrot, hard and tive reaction, we can come out better performance. tough, when thrown into an adverse and more Christ-like. Everyone knows Newton is a great How we respond to our trials will player who had a rough game against a situation - boiling water, softened and became weak. We can talk all day long either make us or break us. The entire great defense, and neither his season how good God is, but what happens process of growth hinges on a critical nor his Super Bowl performance when life is not going our way? factor: The way we choose to deal should be defined by this one night. The egg originally had a shell that with life's adversities is totally up to How can we overcome adversity? protected the liquid inside, but when us. Do we want to respond to our A lot can be learned from Cam's put in boiling water the liquid became adversities with an equal or opposite attitude and behavior after the Super hard. When people are put in unfavorreaction? Because it's not a matter of if Bowl game. Cam's reactions showed able circumstances in life, they can we encounter adversities, but when. us he didn't know how to handle become hard and even bitter at life. Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! adversities. God will allow adversity Lastly, the coffee beans strained All Aboard! to come into our lives to move us forby boiling water running over them ward in our walk with Him and cause us to grow. We all have adversities at some point in our lives and it will be interesting to see how Cam will overcome his. The Bible tells us to consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. When you are faced with criticism, a negative attitude or change what will be your equal or opposite reaction? Will you "return" the criticism, negativity or change with more of the same? Or will you "reject' the negativity and overcome it with grace and dignity, no matter what the other person's action is? My friend and I had the pleasure of having dinner with a couple of friends a few weeks ago and one of them left us with this story. Take three items a carrot, Let The Community News Flash help you mark an egg and coffee beans. Now put the spot for customers to shop. them in boiling water. What happens? Call (662) 808-NEWS(6397) How do those
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MARSHALL.....from page 1 given to firefighters and police officers to show community appreciation for all they do. And then fifth and sixth graders join forces to create and hand make cards for the residents of two Corinth retirement homes, MS Care Center and Cornerstone Health & Rehab Center. "I've been with the school district for 12 years," Marshall said. "And this initiative that I set up to "Spread the Red" is to show our middle school children how to give back to our community. We do it once a year, during Valentine's Day, and we make handwritten and crafted cards and distribute them to local retirement homes. We also make up gift boxes of food to take to our service people, firefighters and police officers, to show them how much we appreciate their service to the community." Marshall said this year the students' enthusiasm and generosity far exceeded their expectations. "We had so much donated from the students," she said. "Their overwhelmingly giving spirit was amazing. We were able to take at least a 10 lb. box of food to all four fire departments and to the police department." Marshall said the premise that the more a person was appreciated throughout their life, the harder they would work, was something that she'd grown up on and that she still believed in wholeheartedly. She added that letting the children see this life mantra in action allowed them to understand that with hard work and commitment, anything was possible. "This program has been really successful due to our students and a wonderful group of people who work at the middle school," she said. "Without them, none of this would work. And the community's positive attitude toward this program has been great." The cards that are taken to the retirement facilities are handmade by the students and given to the
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residents and seem to mean so much more to them because the children took the time to actually make the cards themselves. "We have some really creative and talented children at the middle school," Marshall said. "The residents at the care centers are just so happy to see the children come in to visit. I think anytime something is handmade, there is a little bit of extra love put into it. And the children love doing it; you can see that by their enthusiasm for the program. It's really great to see how these children interact with the residents and immediately adapt to their needs. It's so wonderful to watch the residents reach out to the children and to see the children reciprocate that response." Marshall said the children give up one of their Saturdays to go and deliver the cards and gift boxes, so that makes it even more special. "And the children's parents are also amazing," she added. "I had so many volunteers who offered to drive us around. They were all just wonderful." Marshall's hope for the program is to be able to expand it eventually to more retirement homes and living centers around the area. "It's a great activity for everyone involved," she said. "Spreading the Red is spreading love and that's what it's all about."
FIELDS.........from page 1 say being a White House Initiative for HBCUs All Star ambassador for Rust College….One moment I will never forget", said Fields.
artists as The Canton Spirituals, The Williams Brothers, The Gospel Songbirds, The Pilgrim Jubilees, The Gospel Four & The Spiritual Q C's. In sum, she has many years of varied experiences and is an arranger, song writer, and licensed minister/evangelist. Temple said, “I was raised in a Bible-believing family … influenced by my parents … my first teachers! They sang in church and both were a part of Gospel singing groups …. [and] we sang as The Gaines Family. [Another group was formed by my mother that included her, Festivals; Sang at the State four cousins, my sister, and Capitol for the Senate and House of Representatives in me] and she called us The Gospelettes. My mom felt a ‘07-’08; … Championship need for me to play an & 1st place trophies in instrument [that was to be Concert Choir; … Wall of the piano and that led me to Champions at MHSAA; and the list goes on and on. eventually playing in churches all around the Currently, Temple is in Corinth area].” the “Minstrel for KCCI & Temple gives credit to HHM, [and} recently, put the many teachers who music to and arranged helped and supported her in vocal parts to Setche's developing her career in song, ‘Children of the music. She said, “You World’ and Min. Ezella's know it’s been said that songs.” Her vocal experiyou’re the sum total of the ences include being “… ‘anointings’ in your life. I singer, musician/Music can truly say that is the Director for family groups: truth. I can see how all The Dixie Q C's, The these people have played a Gospelettes, …. and has vital role in helping me opened for such Gospel become the person and teacher I am today. On the spiritual side, I have had 2004 Robertson Dr. [numerous rela(Off Shiloh Rd.) tives] who have Corinth, MS. 38834 believed in what God gifted me 662.286.2416 with, [who] encouraged and 533 Mulberry Ave. prayed with me (Inside Henry Furniture) to use my gifts Selmer, TN. 38375 for Him at 731.645.3282 church and especially at school.”
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following her passion for music at the University of Mississippi, where she was an Ambassador for Jr. Colleges and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree - emphasis in Vocal Education. Now her impressive resume includes: being a member of ACDA, MMEA, NAMFE … past District 1 High School & Jr. High Chairperson/Dir. of Choirs at Corinth Middle /Corinth High Schools; General Music Teacher 6-12; Train CMS/CHS Choirs & Ensembles that receive Superior Ratings @ District, State, Invitational, & Out-of-State Choral
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Nearing 65? Don’t Delay on Medicare If you’re a younger senior, it’s not too early to start thinking about Medicare. It’s not something you can do at the last minute ... and it can be complicated. Your best bet is to bookmark Medicare’s website (www.medicare.gov) on your computer so you’ll have it handy. Second best step is to take the quiz on the front page of the site: Find Out If You’re Eligible. The summary at the end will give you some answers you need, such as on what date you’ll become eligible for Medicare. Some rules: • You need to apply during the three months before you turn age 65 if you want Medicare Part B to start when you become 65. • Medicare Part B covers things that Part A doesn’t. Part B covers doctor visits, physical therapy, home care and outpatient hospital care. Part A covers care in a hospital, some home care, and nursing facilities. • Medicare Part A is free. You don’t pay for it as long as you have worked enough quarters for Social Security. If not, you’ll likely have to pay. • Medicare Part B costs $115.40 at this point and will be deducted from your Social Security check each month. • Your initial enrollment period starts three months before your 65th birthday. If you haven’t signed up in time, Part B will be delayed for three months. Then, if you still don’t sign up during open enrollment each year, your monthly premium will go up and stay up forever. Parts A and B are just two pieces of the Medicare puzzle. Familiarize yourself with the rest of it well in advance, including Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). Download the Medicare and You 2011 Handbook from the site for reference. 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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Viruses Sometimes Attack the Heart DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A friend in his late 40s thought he had the flu and called his doctor for medicine. Later he had trouble breathing and went to the emergency room, where they said he was having a heart attack. Several hours later, he passed away. An autopsy showed that a virus had attacked his heart. I know there are many types of viruses, but what kind did he have? How does a person get this kind of virus? If it had been found in time, could something have been done to stop it? — R.R. ANSWER: Your friend had myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. Viruses are one cause of it. The virus most often involved is the Coxsackie virus, named after the New York town where it was first identified. Myocarditis can be so mild that it produces no symptoms. Or it can be so overwhelming that it is fatal. It occurs at any age. Often, a respiratory infection (even a common cold) or a gastrointestinal disorder (stomach flu) might precede it. A young person — and your friend is considered young — struggling to breathe puts the doctor on alert to suspect that a failing heart is responsible and that a viral infection of the heart could be the cause. Coxsackie viruses are transmitted from one person to the next through respiratory droplets or from foods, hands or utensils contaminated with the virus. We have no medicine that kills this virus. Most of the time, none is needed, since nearly all Coxsackie infec-
tions are minor troubles. In cases like your friend’s, medicines to keep the heart beating forcefully usually can tide a person over the dangerous period of heart failure. Your friend’s story is tragic. The booklet on congestive heart failure describes the more common kinds of it, not the kind due to viral infections. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 103W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the reader’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 90 years old. About three years ago I developed foot drop. A neurologist diagnosed the condition. My general health is good, considering my age. This foot drop has become debilitating. Is there anything I can do to take care of it? —M.S. ANSWER: Foot drop isn’t really a diagnosis. It’s an observation of what’s happened to your foot. You cannot raise the front part of your foot off the ground when you take a step. The drooping foot makes it hard to walk. You have to lift the leg very high so the foot clears the ground. Finding out what made the foot drop is going to be your diagnosis. Nerve damage, back problems, stroke, diabetes and muscle illnesses are some of the causes of foot drop, and they are the actual diagnosis. Many times, the problem is nerve malfunction. Quite often, health cannot be restored to the nerve, but things can be done. One of those things is a lightweight brace that keeps the foot from flopping downward when you take a step. *** 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.
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A VIEW FROM THE ARBOR
March in the Garden
By Bitsy Davis Alcorn County Master Gardener News Flash columnist
March is a tentative time in the garden, as cold, blustery days alternate with warm, sunny days. Even though spring officially arrives on March 20th, the last frost date in our area is usually not until the second week of April. Gardeners should hold off planting tender annuals until all danger of frost has passed and the ground has had time to warm. Pleasant days offer a chance to perform some tasks that will ready gardens for spring. • Clip back any remaining dead foliage on perennials and rake the last of the fallen leaves from flower beds and groundcovers. Remove dead leaves that have settled in the limbs of shrubs. • Clip and discard old foliage of liriope, mondo grass, and ornamental grasses before new growth appears. • As new growth appears on established perennials, feed plants with a slow release fertilizer such as Osmocote, at the rate recommended on the package label. Lift and divide overcrowded perennials and replant healthy divisions. • Clean out bird houses to prepare them for spring nesting. • Pull early weeds from beds, being careful not to disturb any desirable seedlings that have sprouted. A pre-emerge herbicide can be sprinkled in beds if
you do not want plant and weed seedlings to sprout. • March is still cool enough to allow the addition of new shrubs, trees, and groundcovers to your garden. Root systems will have a chance to become established before the heat and stress of summer. • Pot caladium bulbs which were saved from last year's garden. Let them grow inside until all danger of frost has passed. • Plant transplants or seeds of cool season vegetables. If your garden space is limited, consider growing salad greens in a large pot. • As soon as rose foliage appears, apply a combination insecticide, miticide, and fungicide as a preventative measure. Replace old mulch that might harbor pests. After leaves have fully emerged, apply a fertilizer which is specially formulated for roses. • Give lawns a thorough raking to remove thatch, leaves, and sticks. Herbs Consider adding herbs to this year's garden. They may be planted in containers, mixed into the perennial border, or set into a designated herb garden. Planted in a pot near the kitchen door, culinary herbs will be readily available for use in cooking. Hardy herbs that may be planted now include mint, thyme, chives, parsley, and oregano. Wait until after the last frost to plant dill, basil, lemon grass, and fennel. Whether used in cooking or not, fragrant herbs will add a sensory experience to gardening and clipped herbs may be added to cut flower arrangements for a distinctive look. Many butterflies also use herbs as host and nectar plants. Planting Zones Many plants which you purchase will be labeled with a range of planting zones recommended for growing that particu-
lar plant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has divided the United States into planting zones based on average low temperatures which can be expected in each area. Corinth is in zone 7, which means that our average low temperature is between 0 and 10 degrees F. In selecting plants for your garden, you will usually have the greatest success by choosing plants that are designated for our zone 7. Azaleas Azaleas are among the glories of the spring garden. They are available now in garden centers and make excellent additions to the garden. They prefer well drained, acid soil which contains lots of organic matter and they do well when located in filtered shade with protection from full sun. Plant bushes so the root ball is a couple of inches above ground level. Two or three inches of mulch holds moisture in, keeps weed out, and protects from cold. After azaleas flower in the spring, add a specially formulated azalea fertilizer according to package directions. Any pruning to maintain shape should be done just after spring blooming and should be completed before July. Later pruning will cut off next spring's flower buds. Selective pruning gives better results than shearing, as it is always best to try to retain the natural shape of a plant. Dead or diseased branches may be cut out at any time. For the most effective azalea displays, mass the plants in groups rather that planting them randomly throughout the garden. Use two or three colors which blend or plant azaleas in masses of one color. Azaleas come in a variety of sizes. Choose carefully, keeping mature height in mind so that shrubs will not need constant pruning. Be sure to select azaleas that are hardy in our Zone 7. Celebrate spring!!
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Hour of Power Ministry - Teaching God's Word - Not Religion or Denomination
Reverend James Spears and Naomi Spears
By Angela Rogalski Reverend James Spears, his wife, Sister Naomi Spears and Reverend Lynn Bass are bringing
the Word of God to people who are thirsting to hear it, but may not have the opportunity to actually get out and go to church, such as at the MS Care Center in
Corinth, where the Hour of Power is held every other Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Rev Spears also brings God's message to the Bishop Center in Corinth every other Friday at 10:00 a.m. Spears and his wife Naomi, along with Rev. Bass started the Hour of Power about a month ago and are hoping to see the ministry grow and flourish into many other venues. "We're taking the ministry out to nursing homes, senior citizen centers; just anywhere people can't make it in to church; we're bringing the church to them," Spears said. "We don't worry about any denomination; we just bring Jesus to the people. We're not about religion; we're about teaching God's Word and giving the invitation to those who don't know him to come to him. This ministry is still in its infancy, but we're hoping to expand it so that we can reach more people with
the Hour of Power. If there is anyone who needs the Word now and can't get to church and needs us to come to them, we're ready to bring them the teachings of Christ. We are reaching out to the community too. We expect great things to come from this ministry and to do great works for Christ." Along with the Hour of Power Ministry, Rev. Spears is associate pastor at his own church; Central Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Kossuth, Miss. Rev. Lynn Bess leads the Hour of Power Ministry team and has been Rev. Spears mentor for many years, and together with Rev. Spear's wife, Naomi, the three comprise the Hour of Power Ministry for now. However, Spears said he hopes to have more people involved as the ministry grows and invites any-
one to join them who would like to help spread the word. "God has touched my heart and my concern is lost souls; I don't want to see anyone lost," Spears said. "What I want to make clear is that this ministry is not about us; it's about Christ and drawing souls to Christ because I don't want to see any of my sisters and brothers lost. There's a better choice for their lives and that's Jesus Christ. So many people are looking for the truth and that's what we bring them is the truth of Christ." For more information on the Hour of Power Ministry, call Rev. Spears at 662-278-9342 or email him at: jamesspears55@aol.com or you can contact Naomi Spears at nanderson237@gmail.com or call Naomi at 731-617-7665.
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"Drumming" Up the Talent is no Problem for Jabari Temple
Jabari Temple
By Angela Rogalski Jabari Temple is a musician who knows where he wants to go with his career, and it all starts with his education first. Temple plays guitar and piano, but his primary instrument of passion is the drums. From the snare to the complete drum set, Temple is one young man who knows his way around
a beat and has had a regular gig with the Memphis Grizzlies, the professional basketball team, for six years now. Temple went to Memphis and auditioned for the Grizzline after encouragement from many of his friends who had seen the drumline call on the Grizzlies Facebook page. He wasn't familiar with the drumline then, but went along anyway with about five of his friends and along with three of them was offered a position. "I play snare in the drumline for the Memphis Grizzlies," Temple said. "It's strictly a drumline; there are no horns at all. They set up a schedule for us ahead of the season and we follow that schedule for the entire season. Obviously, it would be pretty hard to play every single home game because some of us, like me, don't live in Memphis. Sometimes they have multiple home games even during one week, so we just play the designated home games that are on our schedule." Temple attends The University of North Alabama in Florence, which is where he lives now, but is originally
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from Corinth. His major is Entertainment Industry and his plan is to become a studio musician and a producer when he graduates. Temple comes from a very musical family and grew up playing in church when he was young and still plays in church today. Temple's mom, Anita Temple, is chorus instructor and general music teacher at Corinth High School. "My mom is a singer and she also plays piano for a couple of different churches," he said. "I also play drums for a couple of different churches. My sister and I grew up having to wake up really early because my mom would wake up herself to write her songs. Then she'd get us up and make us sing the new songs with her." Temple plays gigs pretty often now while he's in school at local clubs and events and plays in churches every Sunday. He doesn't rule out joining a band after graduation, but would prefer one that's touring. "Once I graduate and get into the entertainment industry, I wouldn't mind actually joining a band, but I'd
prefer to join one that's on the road and touring. But it'll be at least two more years before I graduate, so that's not a decision I have to make right away." Temple offered this advice to anybody who has a musical dream and wonders if they should go for it: "If music is what you love to do, pursue it and go after it. Follow your dreams."
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Preacher Feature
Enduring The Test Of Time knew his purpose was to preach the good news of Jesus Christ, he shared he has always loved the word of God and that God has truly blessed his family. I asked Mother Harris to share some of her experiences as a young lady When it comes to the momentous task of carrying out the in the gospel to this day, and the challenges she has had to face as a word of God, Rev. Leroy Harris and First Lady Annie Bell woman of God. She gave a very soft smile and said, well it has been Harris has been set apart. Rev. Harris started preaching a challenge, but with God all things are possible. She shared that forty-three years ago and still preaching to this day currently you have to always put God first and it has taken much prayer, tears, at Pleasant Grove M.B. Church in Rienzi, MS where he started and endurance to stand and watch the salvation of the Lord. She as a fill-in pastoring to pastoring full-time for the past thirtysaid as a woman in the ministry she has had to face many of three years. Early on in his ministry Rev. Harris pasher challenges in the church unfortunately, but that it has made tored at Central Grove in Kossuth, MS for five her a much stronger woman of God. She knew that her husband years and St. Luke M.B. Church in Corinth, could not always fight all of the battles alone, so many MS for five years. Rev. Harris has been marthings that she could handle on her own, she would to ried to First Lady Annie Bell Harris for sixtyelevate him from having to address those issues as well. two years and in that union they five children, I asked her what she thinks young and older women of four girls and one boy. God can do to stay strong in their marriage and in the Rev. Harris shared that when he started out church. She shared that she prayed and asked the Lord to in the ministry forty-three years ago there was help her with her temper and teach her how to control it. no bible study being held in his area there in She said that God helped her control her temper and also Rienzi, so he and his wife started having bible gave her more patience. She believes that communicastudy from their home and eventually it grew tions is vital in a marriage and don't hold back, express to to having it at church. He said many of the your mate how you feel and be honest. When you are not people that came to his bible study later honest about things that are bothering you that leave joined the church and they began to have room for misunderstanding and the enemy can get in and study on a regular basis at their local assemcause division. She shared that you have to respect each bly. He shared as a pastor he has had many other and care about each other's feelings know matter challenges or over the years and many people whether you completely understand or not. She said that do not understand the stress that many pastors prayer changes things and that God can give you underhave to endure. He said that he knows that standing and peace. That we all have flaws, but God can God called him to minister to his people and take those imperfections and create something everlasting he has never regretted God allowing him to be Rev. Leroy Harris and Annie Bell Harris that can endure the test of time if you let him. Truly it was a entrusted with this great task. He shared that pleasure and honor having this opportunity to speak with despite the strain pastoring can put on your famsuch an amazing and humble couple of God. ily and marriage he prayed that the Lord would give him a wife that would stay by I pray that his side and whether the storms of life with him. they both and Rev. Harris shared that early on in his ministry he did not get paid to preach, but their family he knew he was called to do Gods work and preach to Gods people so he preached continue to be many years without ever getting paid. He shared that he knew he was doing God's blessed of the work and whether he got paid or not he was going to preach the gospel of Jesus Lord and conChrist. He said as a child he was always different and many times during recess at The new 2016 Lawn and Garden school he would walk over to the tent revival's that would go on near his school and tinue to endure models have arrived at your local stay for some of the service until he would have to return back to school. He said he the test of time. By Alfreda C. Hill
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Helping To Create Change By Alfreda C. Hill Since retiring from the United States Department of Agriculture, Mr. Alvin Topp has ventured into many businesses. One being, a tree stump removal service he currently operates in Tupelo, MS. In between removing tree stumps, Mr. Topp always finds a way to return to his first love – agriculture – by working part-time with farmer, Greg Chambers, at Chambers Enterprises, LLC in Rienzi, MS. After working many years in agriculture, Mr. Topp expressed the need for more young people to get involved in farming and would like to see veteran farmers assist in helping to bring up the next generation of farmers. "The USDA has programs available to assist young people who have an interest in farming or want to become operation owners", Mr. Topp shared. The Youth Loan program offers loans up to $5000 to individual youths ages 10-20 to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, FFA and similar organizations. Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work designed to provide practical business and educational experience. The project must be planned and operated with the help of the organization adviser and produce sufficient income to repay the loan. Information on the Youth Loan program as well as other loans to assist existing or potential farmers can be found at their
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God Keeps His Promises As Christians we have our flaws and thorns, but God always keeps his promise to us all. Often times we struggle through life challenges because we refuse to follow the principals of God's word. Many of us are learning daily that trials and tribulations come in many forms and how we deal with them is what makes the difference. All of us are not exempt from financial problems whether you think you have more than enough money or not enough at all. Financial problems can affect anyone at any given time. God's desire is that we all have love, peace, joy, prosperity and be longsuffering. He does not want us to worry about finances or any other issue in our lives. Matthew 6:31-34 31. Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32. (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your
about tomorrow when God heavenly Father knoweth only promises enough grace that ye have need of all for today. That is why these things. Jesus said that it's a waste 33. But seek ye first of time to worry about the kingdom of God, and tomorrow because "suffihis righteousness; and cient for the day is its all these things own trouble." shall be added Malachi 3: 10-11 unto you. 10. Bring ye all 34. Take the tithes into the therefore no storehouse, that thought for the there may be meat morrow: for the in mine house, morrow shall and prove me now take thought for herewith, saith the the things of LORD of hosts, if itself. Sufficient I will not open you unto the day [is] the the windows of evil thereof. heaven, and pour you God's promise and out a blessing, plan for us all is to By: Alfreda C. Hill that [there shall] have and have more not [be room] enough [to receive abundantly, but we have a it]. responsibility as well. That is to 11. And I will rebuke the do his will concerning Him, we devourer for your sakes, and he have a tendency to eat part of the word and not take the whole loaf. shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine "Today we tend to be anxious
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cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. Many of us struggle with this principal because we think of all our responsibilities and afraid that if you give your tithes, that's a bill I could pay or something will get turned off etc. Life is always challenging and for some, its not easy to trust God on this level, but God said try Him‌‌If things have not changed in your life and you find yourself still going down that same road why not give Him a try, what do you
have to lose. In other words if we trust God enough to give offerings, He promises to pour out blessings that will overwhelm us to the point that we have "no more need." He will pour out more than we could ever imagine. Why not give Him a try, God always keeps his promises! Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding".
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March is National Nutrition Month: Develop Better Eating Habits
(StatePoint) Have your healthy New Year’s habits already begun to fade? Recharge your resolutions in March during National Nutrition Month and remember the importance of developing and following sound eating habits. The 2016 National Nutrition Month theme, “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” encourages you to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences that food can add to life. “Food nourishes the body and provides necessary fuel to help you thrive and fight disease,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
spokesperson, Kristen Gradney. “In addition to providing nourishment, food is also a source of pleasure and enjoyment. Take time to enjoy healthy foods and all the happiness they bring to your life.” Gradney offers a few ways you can “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” this National Nutrition Month: • Enjoy Food Traditions and Social Experiences: There is an obvious social component to food. Whether it’s a nightly family dinner, a special occasion or social gathering, food often plays a central role. Enjoy the food at these gatherings while also taking time to appreciate the company around you. Research indicates that family meals promote healthier eating and strengthens family relationships. • Appreciate Foods’ Pleasures and Flavors: Take time to appreciate the flavors, textures and overall eating experience. In today’s busy world, we often eat quickly and mindlessly. Instead, savor your
food, eating slowly one bite at a time to focus on the different flavors and textures. Stop and take time in between bites. Eating slowly not only allows you to enjoy your food, but it also can help you eat less by giving your stomach time to tell your brain you are full. • Develop a Mindful Eating Pattern: How, when, why and where you eat, are just as important as what you eat. Think about where you eat the majority of your meals. Do you eat lunch at your desk or dinner in front of the television? Instead of multitasking through meals, take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to find a nice place to mindfully eat. • Consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: A healthy lifestyle is much more than choosing to eat more fruits and vegetables. It’s also essential to make informed food choices based on your individual health and nutrient needs. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can educate you and guide
your food choices while keeping your tastes and preferences in mind. RDNs are able to separate facts from fads and translate nutritional science into information you can use. Find an RDN in your area by visiting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics site at www.eatright.org. The site also
contains articles, recipes, videos and educational resources. Follow National Nutrition Month on Facebook and Twitter using the #NationalNutritionMonth hashtag. By taking the time to enjoy what you eat, you can develop a healthier relationship with food.
Serving Your Family As Our Own
Like Your Smartphone? So Do Cyber Stalkers You saved for the phone, signed up for a monthly plan and now you’re all set. You have a new smartphone that not only lets you make and receive calls, but also send and receive text messages, find your place in the world with GPS and snap photos along the way. Those photos can be sent to your e-mail address, or to friends, your online photo album or your social media page. But all isn’t as it seems. The high technology that allows you to do all those things comes at a price: your security. Any photos you take will include Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) data, which reveals exactly where and when the photo was taken. For example, if you’ve taken all the correct security steps on your social media page and think you’re safe, think again. If you take a phone picture of your child’s Little League game or your house and upload it, that location is embedded in the photo for anyone to extract. It’s called geotagging, and it can lead someone right to
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your door. There’s a good chance that the GPS feature in your new phone was enabled by default: In other words, it comes this way out of the box. There are ways to disable the GPS in your phone. Check your user manual. If you have any doubt whatsoever that you can do this, take the phone back to where you bought it and insist that a tech do it for you. This isn’t a time to be unsure. Additionally, if you have added apps (applications) to your phone that use GPS, you’ll have to consider those as well. Having phones give away your location in a photograph isn’t the only way your security could be compromised. If you troll the Internet on your phone and go to the wrong site, a Trojan horse could be downloaded to your phone that allows someone to read your e-mail, grab your passwords and see your browser history. On the other hand, if you only want a cell phone to make and receive calls, consider one that doesn’t require a contract, allows you to buy pay-asyou-go minutes and doesn’t incur a monthly bill. See what your local wireless phone store has to offer. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• To clean artificial flowers, place the arrangement flowers first into a paper bag. Add a cup of salt and gather the opening of the bag around the stems of the flowers. Twist closed and hold tightly at the stems. Shake the arrangement vigorously. The salt beats the dust off the flowers. Hold the bag upside down for a second and shake lightly to make sure all the salt granules fall off into the bag, and then remove the arrangement. • Ink stains can sometimes be removed from clothing or furniture upholstery by using rubbing alcohol or hairspray. Using a clean paper towel or white cloth, spray the ink, and immediately dab and press several times. Repeat using a clean portion of the cloth until the stain is removed. • “I purchase large pieces of cheese from my bulk retailer. I keep it fresh and mold-free by wrapping it in cheesecloth that I have sprayed with plain white vinegar.” — E.C. in Indiana • “I use an old hairbrush to remove the lint from the trap on my dryer. My hands and my grip aren’t what they used to be, and sometimes it would be hard to get the lint started. The brush is easy to use, and I just swipe it over the screen and knock the lint off into a small trash can.” — A.L. in Ontario, Canada • “I purchased a car-washing kit several years ago, and forgot about it. I have gotten rid of my car, and didn’t have any use for it. I removed the washing mitt before I gave it away, and I found an excellent use for it — as a dusting mitt. It has a texture that picks up dust and holds it, and to me, it’s worth the price of the kit itself.” — V.H. in Texas Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.
• It was British author and publisher Ernest Benn who made the following observation: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” • If you live in Michigan, make sure you keep this in mind: If you want to hunt with a slingshot, you’ll need a special license. • If you took all the other planets in our solar system and rolled them into one big ball, that ball would fit inside the gas giant Jupiter. • The next time you’re heading to Chicago, plan a stop in the nearby town of Niles. While there you can visit the Leaning Tower of Niles, a recently renovated half-size replica of the somewhat more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The attraction was built in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for employees of his Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. • Although Billy the Kid was a notorious 19th-century outlaw, he never robbed a store, a stagecoach, a bank or a train. • A flea can jump 13 inches in a single leap. That may not seem like much, but to achieve a comparable feat, you would have to make a 700foot jump. • Those who wish to cut federal spending today might want to take note of this historical fact: In 1790, United States senators earned a grand total of $6 per day — and only when Congress was in session. • The ancient Romans appreciated smooth, hairless skin — but to get that look they used pumice stones to sand off the hair. Ouch. *** Thought for the Day: “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” — Oscar Wilde
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Moving On
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author This year is moving rather fast. February, the shortest month in the year, has 29 days, making it leap year. March brings Easter on the 27th, instead of April. Easter may be a bit early, but the reason for Easter remains the same. Of course we remember Jesus died on the cross for you and me. As a result, He gave us hope, grace and salvation. What can you see in your life today that gives you hope here on earth? Can you see reasons to thank Him for his saving grace? Do you see that salvation is free and all one needs to do is confess his/her sins and live as He has directed us to do? As a Christian female writer, I have hope and much to thank Him for giving me. Let me discuss a few. In December 2015, I was notified that the Mississippi Arts Commission had awarded me a
mini grant. It was so rewarding to know that the Mississippi Arts Commission recognized me as an artist. That had a greater impact in my heart than the $500.00 mini grant used to promote my works. Then Matilda Butler, editor/author, informed me last fall that the entry, "Living in a Danger Zone," an essay I submitted to a contest was chosen to appear in an anthology. The book, Tales of our Lives: Fork in the Road was released on January 8, 2016. It has already won an award, The New England Festival Book Award. Besides that, Amazon Best Sellers has ranked the anthology as #1 in Writing Skills. When I think about those two things, I am grateful to the Almighty, the one who directed me and gave me the know-how to write. I could not have done that without HIM. Later, I was informed that Tales of Our Lives: Fork in the Road is available in eight other countries besides the United States: Canada, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. I suppose I can say I am now an international author. Moreover, my message to all young people, trust in God, work to accomplish your goals. Please do not forget to allow your church to help develop your spiritual and moral life. If you do these things, you are headed in the right direction and you can move on and up.
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Roasted Vegetables Cooked until they are tender and golden, these roasted vegetables can accompany almost any winter meal — especially roasted meat and poultry. 1 1/2
Oriental Chicken Express Today, Chinese dishes are almost as American as apple pie! This filling main dish is no exception. 1 1/4 cups diagonally sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green onion 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in fruit juice, drained 3 cups hot cooked rice 1. In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, saute celery, green pepper and onion just until tender. In a covered jar, combine chicken broth and flour. Shake well to blend. Pour broth mixture into skillet with vegetables. Stir in soy sauce. 2. Continue cooking over medium heat, until mixture starts to thicken, stirring often. Add chicken, water chestnuts and pineapple. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through, stirring often. 3. For each serving, spoon 1/2 cup hot rice on a plate and spoon about 1 cup chicken mixture over top. Serves 6. • Each serving equals: 214 calories, 2g fat, 16g protein, 33g carb., 298mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Vegetable.
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pounds medium-size red potatoes medium (about 1 3/4 pounds) fennel bulbs medium (about 1 pound) red onions medium (each about 1 pound) acorn squash medium carrots medium parsnips Olive or salad oil teaspoons chicken-flavor instant bouillon teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper teaspoon salt teaspoon dried thyme leaves Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
1. Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cut root ends and stalks from fennel bulbs; cut each bulb lengthwise through the root end into 4 wedges. Cut each onion into 4 wedges. Cut each squash lengthwise into quarters; discard seeds. Cut each quarter crosswise into 2 pieces. Cut carrots and parsnips crosswise in half. (If carrots and parsnips are thick, cut thick portion lengthwise in half.) 2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Evenly divide vegetables between 2 large roasting pans, each about 17 by 11 1/2 inches (or between 1 large roasting pan and one 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan). Toss vegetables in each pan with 2 tablespoons olive or salad oil. In small bowl, mix bouillon, pepper, salt and thyme. Toss half the seasoning mixture with vegetables in each pan. 3. Arrange pans on 2 oven racks. Roast vegetables 30 minutes, stirring once. Switch pans on oven racks; roast 20 to 30 minutes longer, stirring once, until vegetables are tender and nicely browned. 4. Remove vegetables to warm large platter. Pour 2 tablespoons hot water into each pan, stirring to loosen brown bits. Pour liquid from each pan over vegetables. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Serves 8. • Each serving: About 270 calories, 8g total fat, 540mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
1. GEOGRAPHY: The North Sea is a part of what larger body of water? 2. MOVIES: Who directed the movie “Nashville”? 3. COMICS: What was the name of Clark Kent’s boss at “The Daily Planet”? 4. THEATER: How many Pulitzer Prizes did Eugene O’Neill win in his lifetime? 5. BIBLE: What was the name of Abraham’s wife? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of the apartment building where John Lennon lived before he was murdered? 7. ANATOMY: Where are the adrenal glands located? 8. HISTORY: What revolution did Ernesto “Che” Guevara helped lead? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president helped organize the Rough Riders cavalry? 10. BUSINESS: Which company has the nickname “Big Blue”? Answers 1. Atlantic Ocean 2. Robert Altman 3. Perry White 4. Four 5. Sarah 6. The Dakota 7. On top of the kidneys 8. Cuban Revolution 9. Teddy Roosevelt 10. IBM
1. Matt Stairs tied a record in 2010 by playing for his 12th major-league team. Name either of the two pitchers to hold the mark. 2. Hank Aaron was one of three major-leaguers who played for both the Milwaukee Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. Name either of the other two to do it. 3. At the end of the 2010 college football season, how many schools in the Big 12 had won at least one national title in football? 4. Name the last team before the 2006-08 Detroit Pistons to lose in the round before the NBA Finals three years in a row. 5. Who was the last New York Ranger before Derek Stepan in 2010 to begin a season with a hat trick? 6. Who ended Russian Alexander Karelin’s winning streak of 13 years at the 2000 Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling finals? 7. Name the golfer who came from behind in the final round to beat Tiger Woods in the 2009 PGA Championship. Answers 1. Mike Morgan and Ron Villone. 2. Felipe Alou and Phil Roof. 3. Five — Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, Colorado and Texas A&M. 4. The Boston Celtics, 1953-55. 5. Ron Murphy, in 1955. 6. American Rulon Gardner. 7. Y.E. Yang.
Cast-Iron Cooking I've joined the cast-iron cookware collectors' cult. We're a small but passionate group with a common cause: the restoration of antique cast-iron cookware. I can't pass up a thrift store or garage sale without purchasing one or two pieces, as long as they're in good condition. My cast-iron cookware is not just for display; I use it on a daily basis. My love affair with cast-iron cookery began when my mother, Angeline, gave me the heavy, black, cast-iron skillet that originally belonged to my grandmother, Willie Mae Davis. The thing I love most about cooking in my
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grandmother's cast-iron skillet is that it's a direct connection to my history and heritage. I don't fry foods very often, but my heirloom skillet is my pan of choice for the task. As I stand there turning pieces of fish or chicken in the bubbling, hot oil, I think about all the other women in my family who have done the same with this pan. In times past, properly seasoned cast iron was the nonstick cookware of its day. It can stand up to high heat and almost any type of utensil without damaging its surface. Cast-iron cookware also leaches small amounts of iron into the food, a helpful benefit for those who have iron deficiencies. Cast iron heats up slowly, so using the cookware requires a little planning, but once it's hot, it distributes the heat evenly and holds it steadily like an oven, and seasoned cast iron doesn't require oil to sear or blacken meats. Recently, I purchased a large, cast-iron skillet for my daughter, Deanna, which she immediately
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put to use to pan-sear fish. So, from mother to daughter to granddaughter and great-granddaughter, the cast-iron tradition continues in our family, one fabulous meal at a time. And to think that it all started with a single pan from my grandmother, Willie Mae. CAST-IRON-STYLE SMOTHERED CHICKEN
1 large fryer (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut up into serving pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth 1 tablespoon butter
Place a large, cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the bottom of the skillet evenly with the salt. Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry with food-safe paper towels. Sprinkle the pieces with the pepper and poultry seasoning. Place the chicken pieces, skinside down, in the hot skillet. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover the skillet with a heavy lid and turn the heat down to medium. The chicken will release juices and fats that will "fry" the chicken and crisp the skin. Let the chicken cook about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Combine the flour with the juices in the skillet until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water or broth. Stir to combine. Turn heat to high to thicken. Add the butter. Turn heat down to medium. Place chicken in skillet, skin side up. Cover skillet with the lid. Cook the chicken about 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Serve over rice. Makes 6 servings.
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