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Family Makes Mother's Day for One Corinth Lady Very Special By Angela Rogalski
By Angela Rogalski n a world of silence there are many things that a person within the deaf community might miss: the sounds of the birds in the trees, the ocean waves gently lapping at the shoreline, or the words of someone they cherish saying "I love you." But when you define those things within the context of someone who has been deaf their entire life; how do we know what they're really missing? Do we make presumptions about what they can enjoy or feel? It could be that a person who has never known the sound of someone's voice or any of the other beautiful experiences described above has a deeper and more meaningful appreciation for them than we could ever know. Chameka Mayes-Smith knows quite a bit about the deep emotions of someone who is deaf; her aunt, Angela Leggett, has been without her hearing since birth. Leggett is a native of Corinth, Mississippi and was born deaf. She attended Mississippi School for the Deaf in Jackson, Mississippi at the tender age of 5-years-old, making departing from family and loved ones very difficult for such a young child. However, even at five-years-old, Leggett was determined to be as independent as she possibly could despite Chameka Mayes-Smith her hearing loss. She successfully Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 completed her education and received her high school diploma, going on to attend Hinds Community College after graduaPOSTAL PATRON tion and also marrying and relocating to Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Mother's Day happens once a year, or at least, that's what the calendars indicate, even though if you're a mom, you know it's a stint that all of us enjoy 365 days a year. But for that one Sunday in May, the rigors of motherhood are set aside and families come together to honor and respect the woman or women who have held their family together over the years and worked tirelessly and endlessly to give them everything they've needed. While the roles of motherhood and fatherhood may have interchanged over the years, with many moms working outside of the home more and more and also doing the single see WALKER pg 4
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"Grateful for HIS Continuous Grace" old has worn many shoes within her lifetime Special to the CNF as a former HBCU queen, and a Power is a mysterious word. We University Campus Director for the know it when we see it, we feel the Delaware and Georgia campuses. As the impact when we're near it and we oldest child of Iletha Mayes and the late all crave it- whether it's in our perRobert Mayes Jr., she can recall a time sonal or professional lives. Power when her Aunt Angela Leggett babysat can mean different things to each she and her siblings, as she watched of us. Some of us aim to run a her parents work numerous jobs mega-corporation with a staff and double shifts to provide a of hundreds or thousands better life for their family. Those or to shape the future in firsthand accounts of dedicaareas like communication tion, discipline and focus are and education. To some what propel her to provide difof us, it's as simple as ferent strategies and solutions being in control of our as the Assistant to the daily routine so that we Superintendent at the Atlanta have the quality of life that Area School for the Deaf. suits us. As for Chameka "What inspired me to learn Mayes-Smith, she can defifinger spelling as a youth is Angela Leggett nitely relate. The 34-yearsee GRACE page 4
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I'll bet every one of you can probably name the best-known product that goes with each of the following brand names: Campbell's Michael Kors Levi's Kellogg's Kodak John Deere Oprah Apple Nike Blue Bell Polo Lexus Jif Emerson How many did you get correct? Probably all of them, right? Let's face it, we live in a society where most people are "brand" conscious? When people talk about products they have bought recently one of the first questions that come up is, "What brand is it"? What is a brand? The term 'brand' originally derived from the stamping or marking of cattle or sheep for identification purposes. Outside of that use, branding usually had a
negative connotation. Slaves, criminals, and adulterers were branded or tattooed to mark their disgraces. However, most people associate a brand with words or symbols that identify not only a product but also its manufacturer or producer. Have you ever bought something and not looked at the label? Maybe it was food or clothing and you forgot to read the label or read it wrong and experienced the consequences of that? We have come to identify many products simply by their 'brand' names and in some cases even the quality of something by a certain 'brand' name. Even though, I wear different types of tennis shoes, I prefer Nikes because I know they make good quality shoes that will last me a long time. It's not uncommon for people to judge the level of sophistication of others by what 'brands' they own or use! Young people are very conscious about the brands of clothes they wear because it can make the difference on acceptance or harassment in some teen circles! Today brands are everything and companies spend vast amounts of money to define their products and how they are portrayed. Yet, brands are no longer confined to companies. More and more people are concerned about their personal brands. As I began to celebrate my 15 years of being in business, I thought about two things - my business brand and my personal brand. Because I allowed my personal brand to influence my business brand when I started the Community News Flash in 2001, I made a promise to myself that I would never sell or print alcohol
or cigarettes nor would I publish any negative stories. Did the thought ever run across my mind? Sure, it did especially when the economy did a downturn. However, fifteen years later, I can say I'm glad I didn't waver. I've been rocking along without having to sell one alcohol or cigarette ad or print one negative story. In order to achieve career and personal success, you have to be willing to stand out from the crowd. Do you have a personal brand? You have one whether you know it or not. Even Jesus had a personal brand.
Brand Identification: What’s My Brand? Matt. 16: 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do
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people say that Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 14
15 He said to them “But who do you say that I am?”
Some people care about the brand name they carry and then there are those who are unconcerned with their brand. Your personal brand is something that is defined. And your reputation is an opinion formed by someone else. Simply put, your personal brand is what you say about yourself, but your reputation is what others say about you. The brand you design must be true to who you are. Your brand you can control; unfortunately, your reputation you can merely influence. Last month, the late John Roberts Burns, Sr. had a section of a street in Ramer named in his honor. What does that say about
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Monthly Meditation When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Matthew 16:13
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1. What woman was capable enough to instruct the brilliant Apollos in theology? 2. Who was probably the carrier of Paul's epistle to the Romans? 3. What pastor was the son of the devout Eunice? 4. Who was with David when Bathsheba and Nathan pleaded with him to designate Solomon as his successor? 5. Who was given by her Egyptian father as a reward to a Hebrew servant? 6. What evil woman lived in the Valley of Sorek? 7. Who was Timothy's devout grandmother? 8. What woman, wife of the wicked king Amon, gave birth to the future godly king Josiah? 9. What courageous woman risked her life to keep her royal nephew alive? 10. What Jewish-Christian woman had lived at Rome, Corinth, and Ephesus? 11. Who called herself Mara, a name meaning "bitter"? 12. Who asked her royal son to surrender his father's concubine to another son? 13. What wealthy woman made her living selling purple dye? 14. What woman had such an influential life that Israel had 40 years of peace? 15. Who was better to her widowed mother-in-law than any seven sons could be? 16. Who bore three sons and two daughters after giving up her first son to serve the Lord at Shiloh? 17. What wife of David had no children because she had criticized her husband's jubilant dancing? 18. Who married David after her stupid husband died out of fear? 19. Who was the last woman to have dinner with King Saul? 20. Who was the first woman to be ashamed of her clothing? Send in your answers to the following Bible Trivia Questions and take a chance at winning a complimentary bible from the Community News Flash. Random drawing will be held monthly
April Answers 1. Miriam (Numbers 12) 2. The five daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 26-27) 3. Rehab (Joshua 6:17) 4. The Levite's concubine (Judges 19-20) 5. Delilah (Judges 6:17) 6. The high priest's (Matthew 26:69-71; Mark 14:66-69) 7. Ruth (1:2-5) 8. Miriam, who sang a patriotic song after the crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 15:21) 9. Hannah (1 Samuel 1:13-14) 10. Michal (1 Samuel 18:27) 11. Abishag (1 Kings 1:3, 15) 12. Ahinoam (1 Samuel 14:50; 25:43) 13. Miriam (Numbers 12) 14. Deborah (Judges 4:4) 15. Jochebed (Exodus 6:20) 16. Jochebed, Moses' mother (Exodus 2:8-10 17. Zipporah, Moses' wife (Exodus 2:21) 18. Rehab (Joshua 2:6) 19. Ruth (4:17) 20. Hanna (1 Samuel 1:20-25) 21. Abigail (1 Samuel 25:23-35)
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WALKER.....from page 1 parent duty, Mother's Day still represents the specialness of the particular mom being honored. For one Corinth woman, Mother's Day means one word each and every year: family. And for Barbara Walker that's all she needs or wants to make her day memorable. Walker is the daughter of the late Joe Willie Davis and Nannie Miller-Damons and has eight children, is the grandmother of ten and the great-grandmother of nine. As a retired cafeteria manager for over 30 years with the West Corinth Elementary School, she still loves to cook, but will tell anyone who asks very quickly that on Mother's Day her kitchen is closed. "That's my day," Walker said laughing. "When Mother's Day rolls around, I sit back and relax." As well she should. For over 30 years Walker enjoyed her job at West Corinth Elementary School, especially the interaction with the children and the joy she got from cooking, but said on Mother's Day she just loves spending that day with her children and grandchildren. "I really enjoy cooking for my family," she added. "When they all come home, I love it. And a lot of them come over on the weekends all during the year. So, I get to cook for them quite often. But on Mother's Day, I let them do for
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me." Walker said the entire family gathers at her house every Mother's Day, or as many of them that can, as some of her family lives out of state, and that's when the memories come back and she relives those days when her children were small and they were all at home. "It feels just the same as when all of them were children. But today, my grandchildren and greatgrandchildren allow me to experience my own babies' childhood all over again. It's a simple joy that means so much. I also love my church family. I'm an active member of City Road Temple C.M.E. Church in Corinth. I am one of the oldest siblings in my family too and my sisters and brothers join us for Mother's Day as well, so I am very blessed. Whether it's Mother's Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, when we have family gatherings, my siblings try to come over and participate too. So, it's a family day. And to me, that's what Mother's Day is all about."
SMITH....from page 1 as a young adult. She also participated in various homecoming activities and pageants while she was in school and did some modeling while in college, becoming more self-confident with each event. As a child, Mayes-Smith had always been amazed at how her aunt overcame any obstacles or barriers she encountered as a deaf woman. Her aunt never let anything stop or hinder her from accomplishing any goal and her faith in God was and still is unshakeable. "My aunt has been my inspiration throughout my life," Mayes-Smith said. "In fact, my present career path I give her credit for motivating me to follow. I was born and raised in Corinth and graduated from Corinth High School in 2000. I'm also a former Miss Lane College 2005, so I have my aunt's love for pageants. However, my background is in leadership; I was formerly a campus director for Strayer University, in Georgia and on the Delaware campus as well. Today, I am living in Atlanta,
GRACE......from page 1 my Aunt Angela." I can remember a time when it was so challenging for me to communicate with her when I needed something. The only way I could communicate was through facial expressions or expressive writing. However, as I grown into my preteen years my Aunt pushed me into learning the entire alphabet and additional finger spelling. Now as an adult, after long studies and examinations of the Deaf Culture really has encouraged me to learn more and to become actively fluent in the language. As a native of Corinth, Mississippi, Chameka's Aunt Angela was born Deaf and attended Mississippi School for the Deaf in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 5 years old. Departing from family and love ones at an early age was a difficult time to accept independent living. However, Angela attended school in Jackson during the Academic school year, and visit Corinth during the summers. As a result, Angela successfully completed her high school diploma and attended Hinds Community College. Angela later went on to marry, and relocate to Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a young adult. As a youth, Chameka was always amazed how her Aunt overcame any obstacles or barriers she encountered as a Deaf woman. Angela never let anything stop or hinder her from accomplishing any goal. In fact, two things she and Chameka have in common is traveling and mentoring to others. The Capricorns both enjoy visiting different states with family, friends and sometimes take pleasure in just traveling alone. Back in the days, Greyhound was the primary transportation for many individuals who did not prefer to fly, Chameka can recall many times when she was so nervous for her Aunt, however as she grown spiritually, she understood that it has always been GOD's Continuous Grace in everything we do in life. In concluding, being a niece of a phenomenal Deaf woman has been one of the culminating events of my blessed life. More than anything, she has helped me
Georgia and currently serve as the assistant to the superintendent of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf." Mayes-Smith has been at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf for a little over a year and while she is on the business side of the school, being in administration, she said that she still feels inspired by the students she encounters on a daily basis and also by the challenges and accomplishments her aunt faced over the years when Mayes-Smith was growing up. "I grew up with three other siblings and we lived with our mom and dad," she said. "However, both my parents worked, so my mom would get her sister, my aunt, to babysit for her. My aunt basically helped to rear us growing up and as a result of her being deaf and the fact that we needed to know how to communicate with each other, my aunt taught us children finger-spelling first, so that we could all tell her if we needed or wanted anything." Mayes-Smith said her younger experiences with her aunt inspired her to learn even more sign language over the years and set her on the career path that she enjoys
Chameka Mayes- Smith and Aunt, Angela Leggett
acknowledged that I could achieve any goal I set before myself and dared to dream. Leadership positions have kept me keenly aware of community and social matters. Currently, I am now able to communicate with my Aunt more effectively and sufficiently via text, Facetime, or etc. I constantly remind myself that I have a duty to treat people the way I want to be treated, whether young or old, hearing or deaf, blind or visual. "Young people it's time to accept new challenges. Time to let go of our fears and look deeply into what plan we want to create for our own lives, and how we might help other lives become fully realized." I credit everything to GOD, my Aunt, and family for everything that I know about the Deaf Culture. Last but not least, it is vital to remember that‌It takes a village, and as a result we'll have a stronger community.
today. Being the niece of a phenomenal woman who is deaf has been one of the culminating events of her blessed life. "More than anything, my aunt has helped me acknowledge that I can achieve any goal I set for myself and dare to dream. Leadership positions have kept me keenly aware of community and social matters. Currently, I am now able to communicate with my aunt more effectively and sufficiently via text, Facetime, or any form of media. I constantly remind myself that I have a duty to treat people the way I want to be treated, whether young or old, hearing or deaf, blind or visual. For young people, I believe it's time to accept new challenges, time to let go of our fears and look deeply into what plans we want to create for our own lives, and how we might help other's lives to become fully realized. I credit everything I know to God, my aunt, and my family. Last but not least, it is vital to remember that it takes a village, and as a result we'll have a stronger community."
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Don’t Just Sit There Numerous studies have shown us two things: It’s never too late to start being active, and a small amount of activity is better than none when it comes to better health. Now there’s an additional benefit: Being active helps keep depression and other psychological issues at bay. Not only that, but a recent study shows that those with “psychological distress are four times more likely to be functionally limited.” The study, done on 91,000 adults age 65 and older, indicates that one-third of us don’t get regular exercise, and the number goes up even more for those 75 and older. Another study on the same topic came to a serious conclusion: Those who have depression had better results from exercising three times a week than those who took drugs for their symptoms. All it took was getting 20 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. Other researchers have approached senior health from a different angle: A Psychological Bulletin news release from the Harvard School of Public Health reported on a study that compared psychological well-being to heart health. It found that psychological wellbeing reduces the chance of heart attack and stroke. Specifically, being optimistic, happy and satisfied with life can reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. Somehow those emotions not only protect us, but can slow down existing disease. How then do we use this information? A simplistic look might be this: If we elevate our mood with exercise and gain a sense of emotional wellbeing, we’re also helping our heart. And looking on the bright side of life gives an additional benefit: Those of us who are optimistic cut our risk of heart attack in half. 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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Stop Muscle Loss Due to Aging DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Can I reverse sarcopenia, or just slow it down? What I would like to know is what can I do for my thighs? How often should I do it? And I’d like something for my stomach. — J.H. ANSWER: For readers: Sarcopenia is muscle shrinkage that comes with age. Weightlifting stops the wasting away of muscles and builds them up. Older people are not going to develop the same muscle size that a 20-yearold can, but they can see a marked improvement in their strength and an increase in muscle size through weightlifting. For your specific thigh problem, the squat is a good exercise. From the standing position, you bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground. You don’t have to touch your heels with your buttocks. Lower yourself only to the position I mentioned. Farther than that can hurt the knees. Start out doing the exercise with no additional weight. Your body weight is enough at first. As you gain experience and strength, you can use additional weight, either a barbell supported behind your neck and on your shoulders, or you can hold on to weights. When you start using weights, exercise three times a week with a full day’s rest between exercise sessions. For your abdomen, the bicycle maneuver is one of the best exercises. Lie on the floor and raise your legs straight up. Then bend the knees to a
right angle so your lower legs are parallel to the floor. Now start pedaling as though you were riding a bike. Readers interested in starting an exercise program can obtain the booklet on exercise by writing to: Dr. Donohue — No. 1301W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When you and others tell people to walk for exercise, exactly what does that mean in terms of speed? — L.M. ANSWER: The ideal walking speed is 3 to 3.5 miles an hour or 1 mile in 17 to 20 minutes. If that’s too fast a pace for you, walk at a speed you can maintain for at least 10 minutes. Every week try to increase the tempo and the time spent walking. The ultimate goal is to walk for 30 minutes every day of the week — if possible. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m 61, and I don’t take medicines. I feel good. I have been exercising for two years. I would like to increase my activity. What’s considered a safe way to do so? — L.P. ANSWER: Follow the 10 percent rule. It’s safe to increase exercise by 10 percent each week. Increase means increasing exercise speed, exercise duration, the number of repetitions you lift a weight or the number of pounds you lift. Don’t increase all aspects. Take one at a time. If you jog, increase either the distance or the time by 10 percent. One week make it distance; the next, speed. *** 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. © 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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A VIEW FROM THE ARBOR
May in the Garden
By Bitsy Davis Alcorn County Master Gardener News Flash columnist
When spring cleaning in the garden is completed, it will be time to implement the plans you have made for your summer garden. Whether your garden area comprises several acres or is limited to only a few well-placed containers, you will enjoy the process of selecting new plants and can look forward to spending time planting and tending your garden. • Continue planting transplants of annuals, vegetables, and herbs. It is best to choose short, stocky plants. If nursery plants appear leggy, trim them back before planting to encourage them to fill out. Remember that the best defense against future problems is to select healthy plants to add to your garden. • Summer and fall blooming bulbs such as calla lilies, ginger lilies, cannas, tuberoses, gladioli, and dahlias may be added to the garden this month. • Mulch flower beds with 2-3 inches of organic mulch to deter weeds, conserve moisture, and give planted areas a finished appearance. • Continue pulling weeds and be diligent with lawn edging to prevent aggressive grasses from creeping into flower beds. Use a sharp spade, edger, or string trimmer to cut a definite line between grass and flower beds. • Maintain a regular spraying and feeding schedule for roses.
Use a fertilizer especially formulated for roses. Mulch roots to prevent weeds and conserve moisture. To help discourage diseases, keep fallen leaves and petals picked up and water roses early in the day so that the foliage will dry completely before nightfall. Monitor plants for diseases and pests and treat any problems as soon as they arise. • Plant containers to beautify entryways, decks, patios, and porches. Use small shrubs and trees, annuals and perennials, vines, bulbs, and herbs. When selecting plants for containers, read horticultural labels so that you will be able to group plants with similar light and water requirements. Always use a good quality potting soil and water and fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. Gardening Definitions Botanically, flowering plants are classified as annual, biennial, or perennial. Annual plants germinate, flower, and die in one year. Some true annuals are corn, lettuce, peas, watermelon, zinnias, and marigolds. A flowering plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle is termed a biennial. Stems, leaves, and roots grow during the first year, then the second year, the plant flowers and produces fruit and seeds before dying. True biennials flower only once. Parsley, carrots, sweet William, foxgloves, and hollyhocks are examples of biennial plants. Perennials are non-woody plants that live more than two years. They grow and bloom during spring, summer, and fall and then die back every winter. Some examples are daylilies, hostas, peonies, jonquils, and iris. Many perennials can be grown as annuals. In our area, where we have freezing temperatures, we treat impatiens, wax begonias, coleus, geraniums, petunias, and many other peren-
nials as annuals. Siberian Iris Siberian iris, a perennial that grows from a rhizome, is a very satisfactory plant for gardens in our zone 7. Its grayish green, sword-like leaves are ½ to 1 inch wide and grow to 2 feet tall. In spring to early summer, the bloom stalks rise above the leaves and hold 2 to 5 blooms which open in succession on each stem. The showy flowers can be purple, blue, deep red, white, or yellow. The foliage dies back to the ground in the winter and should be trimmed off in early spring before new leaves appear. These irises enjoy moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil and dappled shade. They should be divided when clumps begin to die out near the center. Siberian iris blooms make excellent cut flowers or may be enjoyed when left in the garden where they appear to hover above the pretty leaves. After blooms fade, seed pods will develop and the iris will sow new plants for your garden. The foliage will remain attractive until winter. Butterfly Gardening In order to attract butterflies to your garden, you will need to provide a sunny area, have both host and nectar plants, and restrict the use of pesticides. Nectar plants provide nourishment for the butterflies. Some useful plants include butterfly weed, threadleaf coreopsis, coneflower, Joe-Pye weed, bee balm, rudbeckia, verbena, salvia, phlox, lantana, zinnia, liatris, and Stokes' aster. The host plants offer food for caterpillars. Abelia, dill, butterfly bush, Queen Anne's lace, fennel, sweet bay magnolia, parsley, passion flower vine, and sassafras are good choices as host plants. Look for the spicebush swallowtail, Mississippi's state butterfly.
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MONEY
How to Create a Cash Stash for Unexpected Expenses
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(StatePoint) April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to teaching Americans how to establish and maintain good financial habits. The month provides a good opportunity to assess whether you have a solid plan in place to support your financial goals -- and that means planning for emergency expenses, too. The best time to plan for unex-
pected expenses is well before they happen. One strategy to consider is to open an emergency savings account where you can stash cash specifically for unexpected expenses or short-term savings goals. That way, you can avoid having to pay for these expenses with a credit card and incur interest. Regardless of your financial circumstances, a rainy day fund offers peace of mind and, if you plan well, it won’t derail your other long-term savings goals. To get one started, consider the following tips from Ally Financial Inc., which offers personal finance tips, tools and education through its Wallet Wise financial literacy program: • Create an account specifically for emergencies: Many make the mistake of assuming that a standard savings account can also serve as a rainy
day fund. However, dipping into savings when your roof leaks, may not be the best solution. Start an account that’s only purpose is for emergencies. Some banks, such as Ally Bank, will allow you to create “nicknames” for the accounts to reinforce their purpose. • Specify amount to be allocated: Set a goal for your fund that could cover most emergencies with a little extra to spare. (Some plumbing repairs can easily run close to $1,000.) Determine how much you would realistically need if an emergency were to arise. Set up a recurring transfer or direct deposit to automate savings. If money is tight, decide where you’ll cut corners to make your plan work. For example, directing $30 a paycheck to a rainy day fund in lieu of going
out for dinner one night will help plan for the future. • Fee free is the way to be: Maximize your savings potential by finding a bank that won’t charge you a monthly maintenance fee, or penalize you for dipping into your emergency fund. Better yet, an account that earns a competitive interest rate or one that is compounded daily will allow your emergency fund to grow faster on its own. • Ensure you can access funds: Many Money Market Accounts come with checks or a debit card to ensure quick access to funds, because emergencies usually don’t happen at convenient times. The benefits of such accounts allow you to pay a locksmith, plumber or roofer directly without needing to run to the bank. Why add an additional step to a stressful situation?
For additional tips on what you need to know to be smart with your money, visit allywalletwise.com. Everyone is going to face a situation where an emergency strains their budget. You don’t leave home in the rain without an umbrella, so don’t take on life without the same safety net. A rainy day fund is a smart way to guard against financial stress.
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How to Make Mother’s Day More Meaningful this Year
Consider honoring Mom by helping provide a mom to those who don’t have one.(c) Lynne Dobson
(StatePoint) Gifts and flowers are a nice way to show mom you care on Mother’s Day. But this year, consider adding deeper meaning to the holiday (which falls on May 8) with these ideas: Volunteer Together After breakfast in bed is wrapped up, spend the day working side-byside with your mom on a local volunteer project. Whether you take advantage of the spring weather and participate in a park clean-up, or
you serve lunch at a local soup kitchen, you and your mom will enjoy quality time together, while also feeling good about helping the community. Gifts that Give Back You could forego a tangible gift altogether and instead make a donation in your Mom’s name to charity. Here’s one worthy cause: There are 153 million orphans worldwide, according to UNICEF, many of whom lack basics like food, water,
education and medical care. “In honor of Mother’s Day, consider paying tribute to your mother by helping provide a mom to those who don’t have one,” says Caroline Boudreaux, founder of The Miracle Foundation, a non-profit that improves the way orphanages are run, funded and managed. The international charity is currently raising funds to pay the annual salaries and room and board of housemothers working in orphanages in India. Each housemother acts as a mom to 20 orphaned children in her care, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive. To honor your own mother or another special woman in your life, consider visiting miraclefoundation.org/mothers to learn more about the campaign and to make a taxdeductible donation. Use Your Talent Do you sing? Are you a writer or artist? Give your mother a unique creation. From water-colored paint-
ings to a novella starring Mom as the heroine, you can make Mother’s Day extra special by gifting something homemade and one-of-a-kind. If your talents don’t lie in the creative realm, a note to your mom expressing love and appreciation for all that she’s done for you is a great
stand-in for a store-bought card. Whatever you decide to do for Mom this Mother’s Day, consider celebrating a little differently. While Mom should still take center stage, you can add a lot more meaning to the holiday by thinking outside the box.
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3 Tips for Achieving Fitness Goals this Season (StatePoint) Was your New Year resolution to get more active this year? A whopping 60 percent of these resolutions fall by the wayside after only six months, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania. You might have already cancelled your gym membership, but warmer weather and enjoyable time outside is ideal for revamping a fitness routine. Improving your fitness level can mean a variety of things depending on your goals and abilities -- beginning marathon training, trying out a new physical activity or simply taking longer walks around the neighborhood. To help map out a plan to get back on track, Dr. Fred Pescatore, natural physician and author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Hamptons Diet,” is sharing three tips for achieving fitness goals this season. • Set a Goal: Want to look great for your 10 year high school reunion? Do you have a big trip on the horizon? Do you have a health hurdle to overcome?
“Determining a goal and setting milestones has been successful for many of my patients,” says Dr. Pescatore. “Achieving the little steps in between an end goal provides extra motivation.” • Slow and Steady Wins the Race: “You can’t expect overnight results -- you need to be realistic,” says Dr. Pescatore. “While it may seem like people in magazines magically get amazing results in a few days, a realistic and maintainable plan often takes weeks or in most cases, months to achieve.” • Natural Support to Enhance Your Routine: Establishing a diet strategy has its obvious benefits, but that isn’t all your body needs to achieve maximum results. “Supplementation with natural, proven ingredients is essential for a variety of health benefits, including sports nutrition,” says Dr. Pescatore. “One of my personal favorites and a go-to recommendation is Pycnogenol, a natural French maritime pine bark extract.” The extract is one of the most wellresearched ingredients on the market,
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and Physical Fitness” found the super antioxidant improves overall fitness, performance levels and recovery in both recreational and serious athletes. “To me, it’s a no-brainer,” says Dr. Pescatore. “Many of my patients have said they noticed results in just eight weeks’ time, and I’m talking faster running times, stronger endurance, better blood flow and even the ability to hasten post exercise recovery by alleviating cramping.” More information about Pycnogenol can be found at Pycnogenol.com. While it might not be easy to change one’s attitude toward fitness, there are countless health benefits that can be achieved with even the smallest lifestyle adjustments. Setting a realistic goal with the help of your healthcare provider, establishing a slow and steady nutrition and fitness routine, and supporting your body with natural, nourishing ingredients, can help you reach health and fitness goals.
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An Excellent Teacher, Defined
Albertine 'Peaches' Warren
By Donna Langston What sounded, to me, like squeals of student excitement, could be heard a long down the hallway at Corinth Middle School, as I followed three student escorts to Mrs. Albertine Warren's 5th grade classroom. The closer we got to it, sounds of "Ooh! OOOH!! I know! I know!! Pick me, pick me!!!" became clearer and much, much louder. As I quietly eased into the room, I took a seat out of the way and began observing the lively group of students. They were engaging in a competitive - boys vs girls JeopardyŠ style of science questions and answers and it was easy to see there were no bored students. They were jumping from their seats with their hands in the air, clamoring for Mrs. Warren to call on them for the answer to her questions. To describe her students as enthusiastic participants would be an understatement. It's not difficult to imag-
ine that Warren, as a student, may have been much like them. She moved fast and was quick to get to each student, checking their homework as she made her way around the room. She attended Frazier Elementary School and Sims High School in Holly Springs, MS. In high school, she was active in band and choir, and was the school news reporter for WDIA radio station. Furthering her education, Warren earned her BA degree in music from Grambling State University. Being a teacher's aide at Head-Start centers, during breaks from school, showed her teaching was for her, so she earned her Master's degree in Elementary Education from Bethel University, and certification in Educational Leadership from the University of MS. Along the way to currently teaching fifth grade science, math, English, reading, and social studies at Corinth Middle School, she taught kindergarten at Johns Street
Day Care Center, worked as a social worker for Mississippi Action for Progress, taught at South Corinth Elementary School, and has previously been Assistant Principal at South Corinth School and Corinth Middle School. After almost 37 years, it is obvious that Warren has a natural calling toward and a love for education, and she credits the Corinth School District for enabling teachers and students to have an enriched educational environment. Warren speaks with a soft-spoken passion about teaching and her students saying, "I've always enjoyed working with the children. They require me to be on my toes and I'm always challenged to think out-of-thebox." There is no passive teaching attitude in her classroom, where she provides a positive learning environment conducive for learning. Just before they were to go to another class, I took the opportunity to ask her class a couple of questions: "Who can tell me the definition of a great teacher?" I asked. Jalen Stackins said a good teacher was "stern but nice". Cole Butler agreed. Samuel Curtis added that she has to "love her job", Icsis Harris said she needs to be "intelligent", and Macy Hall determined that she needed to be "challenging". When I asked if they knew a teacher that was all that and more, they all pointed to Mrs. Warren. Sincere validation from the heart of a student. For Mrs. Warren, it doesn't get much better than that. Outside of teaching, Warren is very involved with Macedonia M. B. Church, where she has attended and served as pianist for over thirty years.
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Preacher Feature
Stafford Entrusts Her Service to God
Reverend Loretta A. Stafford
By Nathan Weber Growing up in the small town of Biggersville, Miss., Loretta Stafford's comes from a close-knit loving family with strong Christian values. Today, Reverend Loretta A. Stafford shares those strong Christian values with her congregation at Warren Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Mantachie, Miss, where she serves as Pastor. "I'm the eldest of 6 children, two girls and four boys," Stafford said. "We grew up in a Christian home where we went to Church as a family. Our family environment was based on family love, Bibical teachings, and fellowship with our Church family." From an early age, Stafford loved going to Church, and serving God. She said that she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 12-years-old. Stafford enjoyed public speaking and chose to apply two of her passions. "As I grew older, my relationship with Christ grew stronger," Stafford said. "In 1990, at the age of 16 I competed in an oratory contest at Lane Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church and her subject Matthew 6:10, 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.' I ended up winning the competition." "At the age of 17, I received a call from Brother TJ Davis to speak at City Road Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church under the leadership of Dr. Eddie Jumper on a Youth Day Program," Stafford said. "My speech was taken from Proverbs 22:6 'Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it, which became a personal story of my relationship with God." This calling to the Word of God for Stafford began to fester in her veins, but she struggled to overcome the obstacles presented to a female in ministry. Stafford prayed and surrendered to the call of God. In 2000, Stafford was on a Bible trip in Decatur, Ill. A preacher came
at the Mississippi State Senate at the request of her longtime friend to speak that night and his sermon revolved around a woman running Senator Chad McMahan, on March 28, 2016. from the call to surrender her heart to God. Stafford admitted that the "A year on the exact day of my dream, God allowed me to partake on story could not have been about her, but she felt the preacher was talking this great occasion," Stafford said. "Having a servant's heart, being a directly to her. Right then and there Stafford knew what she had to do. "I wrestled with the call of the ministry being a female," Stafford said. steadfast servant and a surrendered life to God has given me unspeakable joy." "In this area, women are not generally accepted as church leaders. But I surrendered to the call of God in my life and the Gospel, and in that I found true peace." That same year, Stafford dealt with the crushing blow of losing her father, Charles "Jam-Up" Stafford. Charles and her mother, Rachel Stafford, had been the biggest supporters of Loretta and were beacons of constant support and care. Although she dealt with many tribulations in the year of 2000, Stafford delivered her first sermon on Sunday, December 10, under the leadership of Reverend Henry Damons Sr., at her home Church, Oak Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Biggersville, Mississippi. She preached from John 3:16 and her subject, "John 3:16 Enough Said." "This was especially tough and emotional after losing my father, but this was something I had been working and praying for as a servant of God," Stafford said. "I had found my calling and could feel my father's presence in the service, as I ministered the Word of God." For the last 16 years, Stafford has worked tirelessly praying, learning and teaching others the Word of God. She remarked that she is very proud and loves her congregation in Mantachie, Miss. at the Warren Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the relationship she has developed with Reverend Albert (Lady Suzette) Copeland and the Mt, Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. "We are a small country church with 30 members, but we are a very loving and spiritual church," Stafford said. "I preach the Word of God with relevant and timely stories from my own personal life experiences to my congregation. We are a Church family that love each other and share forth the love of God. Our congregation is here to love, grow and serve." Her work as a preacher does not , stop there. On March 28, 2015, Stafford had a dream about seed sowconcessions will ing and Proverbs 18:16, "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth be sold him before great men." When she woke up the next day, she asked God about great men? God had said to her For more information that great men are servants. Then, On visit Main Street March 4, 2016, she received a call Corinth on Facebook from the state senate office, asking if she could do the opening Invocation
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2016 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Captured Moments: Photos from the 35th Annual Alcorn County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held on Friday, April 29th at the Easom Community Center. The theme for this years event was " Pursuing Liberty In The Face Of Injustice." To purchase photos from this event contact Jerry W. Porter at 662.643.6842 or email at read.newsflash@gmail.com Like Us on Facebook to view more photos 1
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A Road With A Good Name
Proverbs 22: 1 Tells us that " A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Members of the Burns Family were able to realize just how important a good name is on Saturday, April 16th when part of Ramer-Selmer Road was named in honor of late husband and father, Robert Burns, Sr. To purchase photos from this event contact Jerry W. Porter at 662.643.6842 or email at read.newsflash@gmail.com
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FINANCE
Tips to Save Money on Paying Debt (StatePoint) Over extending oneself on highinterest rate revolving debt purchases is not uncommon. Indeed, U.S. households who use credit cards have an average of $15,799 in credit card debt, according to the non-profit Consolidated Credit Counseling. “If you’re not strategic about the way you make repayments, you could end up spending more paying down your debt, and at rates that may increase over time,” says Stephanie Cutler, vice president of Wells Fargo`s Personal Lines and Loans. If your high-interest rate revolving debt seems overwhelming or stressful, Cutler says to consider the following: Consolidate Debt
Juggling multiple highinterest rate debts can be costly and confusing. With a personal loan, which often comes with a lower interest rate than what credit cards offer, consumers can take funds from the loan and pay off high-interest rate revolving debt, maintaining one monthly payment at a potentially lower interest rate. Additionally, some personal loans are offered with no origination or prepayment fees, which can help save money in the near- and long-term. Personal loans from Wells Fargo, for example, require no collateral to qualify and credit decisions can be made quickly. The bank can even pay off creditors directly, giving customers an opportunity to
begin paying down debt on better terms right away. With loan amounts from $3,000 to $100,000, customers can customize the loan based on the amount needed, and loan terms up to five years. “Rolling your debt into a single loan won’t imme-
diately reduce your debt, but it does offer a single predictable monthly payment,” says Cutler. “Plus, having just one bill can make tracking and payments easier.” With what you may potentially save on monthly interest payments over
time, you can increase your cash flow, savings, or pay down more of the loan’s principal balance to see your debt shrink even faster. (Incidentally, personal loans are also a way to finance a major purchase, unexpected expenses like home or automotive repairs, or even medical expenses.) To calculate how a personal loan may save you money, visit wellsfargo.com to use their free Rate and Payment Calculator. More information about Personal Loans can be found at wellsfargo.com/personal-credit/personal-loan. Track Spending While consolidating debt, don’t forget to adopt and maintain savvy spending habits. Be sure to keep
Spring Savings Spring is a great time to do repairs and preventative maintenance on your vehicle and home, and to save money in other ways, too. Here are some ideas: Car maintenance: If you live in a snow area, run your vehicle through a car wash that includes under-carriage spray to remove road salts and avoid corrosion. Schedule a tune-up and oil change. Make sure fluids are topped off and tires are at the right air pressure. Invest in a small tube of car paint (get this from your dealer for an accurate match) to cover any dings or scrapes. House: Compare heating bills from this recent winter and winters past. While the prices might have changed, you can compare your actual usage. If your heat usage went up this winter, consider why. If you have an older home, you might be in line for more attic insulation before next winter. While up in the attic to check insulation depth, use a flashlight to look at the plywood roofing, and around vents and eaves: Are there any signs of water leaks? If you had window drafts, you might find sales on new windows over the summer. At the very least, put caulk-
track of where your money is and how you’re spending it. Use budgeting tools online to display deposits and spending by category. This information can help you spend smarter and increase what’s left at the end of each month to direct toward payments on your loan principal. “Even a little extra can go a long way to paying down debt sooner and less expensively,” says Cutler. “Consider setting up online automatic payments from your checking account to make the process simple and stress-free.” To pay down credit card debt, consider all your alternatives with your lender and your personal spending habits.
ing on your list of things to do. Walk around the house and check for any winter damage to siding and the roof. Don’t forget the foundation. If you need repair work you can’t do yourself, get estimates early, as summer is the busiest construction season. Children: Scout charity and thrift shops for children’s summer play clothes. If you find bargains on items they can wear to school in the fall (and if you’re sure of sizes), select a few outfits to get them started and avoid last-minute shopping panic. Local summer day camps can be an economical way to let your children experience camp without going too far from home. Investigate camps sponsored by the YMCA and local church and youth groups. Inquire about lowincome scholarships, if you qualify, and sign up early before all the slots are filled. If you’re hoping for a family vacation this year, check a new book called “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Best Family Destinations.” In spite of the title, the publication is packed with information on vacation spots in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, including beaches, outdoor adventures, historical sites, amusement parks and much more. 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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• Make children’s pills easier to swallow by crushing them and putting them in a bit of jelly or applesauce. Make sure, especially if it’s a prescription medicine, that it can be crushed. — U.L. in Minnesota • To keep kids from running into a closed sliding-glass door, cut out a small picture of something that’s brightly colored, “laminate” it by taping it across both sides and then tape it to the door at children’s eye level. — E.R. in New York • Painting season is in full swing at my house, and here are my two favorite painting tips: One is to lightly soap the windows (glass only) and let it dry. Any paint splatters will land on the soap, which can be easily wiped away when the paint is dry. The other is to give locks, hinges and doorknobs a light coat of petroleum jelly. It works the same way, and when polished away, it leaves a nice shine to hardware. • Here’s a great spring facial: Split an avocado, mash half of it and use it as a mask. Let sit for up to five minutes, then rinse away with warm water. • Cleaning windows? Use a nylon net scrubbie from the kitchen to remove bugs from screens. It also works really well to scrub bugs off the car grille or windshield. • Here’s a great tip you can use when parallel parking in front of a storefront. Check the reflection to see if it looks like there’s room when backing in or pulling forward. — O.W. in California 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 American novelist and editor Edgar Watson Howe who made the following sage observation: “Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.” • Those who study such things say that ancient Egyptians had bowling alleys. • In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz appeared to have won the Boston Marathon in the fastest time ever recorded for a woman in that race. However, after a number of suspicions surfaced (including a strange lack of fatigue at the end of the long race), it was found that she hadn’t actually run the entire race and was stripped of her medal. The tale doesn’t end there, though. Once word got out about her fraud, people came forward with information regarding her recent running of the New York Marathon. It seems that Ms. Ruiz started the race and then took the subway to a spot 2 miles from the finish line. And in a further note, she didn’t come to a good end: Two years later she was arrested for embezzling $60,000 from her employer, and she was later arrested again for allegedly trying to sell two kilos of cocaine to a Miami police officer. • If you’re afraid of lightning, you might want to skip over this next tidbit: At any given time around the world, there are 1,800 thunderstorms taking place. • You may have heard that the air that leaves your body when you sneeze can reach speeds of up to 115 mph, but you may not know that ordinary exhalations travel at about 15 mph. *** Thought for the Day: “When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn’t the slightest intention of putting it into practice.” — Otto von Bismarck
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A Visit to the Holy Land
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author The week of Easter found me in the beautiful state of Florida. While visiting a son and his family in Hollywood and a sister and her family in Jacksonville, I grabbed the opportunity to go see the Holy Land in Orlando. The Holy Land there is a wonderful architectural creation of reality. Florida's Holy Land experience was worth purchasing the $50.00 ticket, standing in lines, walking across the campus, viewing miniature creations, meeting tourists and watching professional actors and actresses perform. It was educational observing historical displays and seeing/ hearing the dramatic presentations. Choosing from more than thirty-five presentations was not easy. However, I selected five for my first visit. I do plan to go back again. To begin, I went to see the, "Tiny Town of Bethlehem." This room showed a miniature representation of the town of Jesus' birth. Seeing this miniature town helped me to understand two other presentations that dealt with the birth of Jesus and His crucifixion. Next, I saw, "Jerusalem Model A. D. 66." It is known as the largest indoor model of the Holy City. One interesting point I learned was the origin of an old saying often used, "screaming from the roof top" came
from Jerusalem. Certain parts of the city the houses were built rather close together. The tour guide explained this possibly was the less economic section. Residents sat on roof tops somewhat as we use our patios, and they talked by yelling across to each other. The third session was, "The Fullness of Time Has Come." I became excited seeing and hearing actors and actresses perform familiar scriptures. Near the end of that portion we walked to another room and saw videos of persons representing Biblical characters. Royal curtains covered ten doors. As the curtains opened, one at a time, tourists saw pictures of well-known Biblical characters such as: Moses, David, Samuel and John. As the pictures appeared familiar scriptures by or about those persons were quoted. Finally, I witnessed, "Passion of the Christ Live Drama," an 85 minutes drama, kept the audience of about thousands plus, applauding. Although the story began with the birth of Jesus, including His life on earth showing several miracles He performed, nothing was more dramatic as His Crucifixion. It was significant to me also because I saw all of this on Good Friday. The trip to Florida was an enjoyable one, but the trip to the Holy Land made the trip more worthwhile.
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American Cheese Meatloaf If you ask the average person to list his favorite comfort foods, chances are that meatloaf would be on that list. Here is a wonderful new version to try. I predict that it will become a new favorite in your family. 16 ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried fine breadcrumbs 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reducedfat tomato soup 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 (3/4-ounce) slices reducedfat American cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butterflavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, onion, green pepper and 1/3 cup tomato soup. Mix well to combine. Pat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes. 2. Stir mustard, parsley flakes and black pepper into remaining tomato soup. Spread soup mixture evenly over partially baked meatloaf. Evenly arrange cheese slices over top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through and cheese is melted. Place loaf pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 servings. Freezes well. • Each serving equals: 200 calories, 8g fat, 17g protein, 15g carb., 484mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch.
This quick vegetable side dish is perfect for spring parties. Radishes and turnips with a honey glaze and sprinkled with fresh mint and chive are a bright addition to any menu. 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds radishes, trimmed and cut in half or quarters if large 1 1/2 pounds small turnips, trimmed, peeled, and each cut into 8 wedges 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon honey Salt Pepper 2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 1. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter on medium-high. Add shallot and cook 2 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Add radishes and turnips; stir until well-coated. Stir in water, broth, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 minutes. 2. Uncover and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in mint and chives. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with mint leaves. Makes 8 sidedish servings. • Each serving: About 70 calories, 3g total fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 10g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 1g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/.
1. ASTRONOMY: The star called Rigel is part of which constellation? 2. MYTHOLOGY: What did the god Frey represent in Norse mythology? 3. CHEMISTRY: What gas has the chemical symbol of CH4? 4. MOVIES: Who directed “The Magnificent Ambersons” and “Touch of Evil”? 5. HISTORY: Who was the first English king to hold the title “Prince of Wales”? 6. INVENTIONS: What was the name of the first submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who drew the famous image of Uncle Sam proclaiming, “I Want You”? 8. GEOGRAPHY: To what island group in the Caribbean does St. Croix belong? 9. LITERATURE: Which writer’s autobiography is called “Black Boy”? 10. POLITICS: Who was Adlai Stevenson’s vice-presidential running mate in 1956? Answers 1. Orion 2. Frey is the Norse god of fertility 3. Methane 4. Orson Welles 5. Edward II 6. U.S.S. Holland 7. James Montgomery Flagg 8. U.S. Virgin Islands 9. Richard Wright 10. Estes Kefauver
1. Name the last baseball team before LSU in 2008-10 to win three consecutive SEC tournaments. 2. In 2009, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim set a major-league record for most hitters in one season having at least 50 RBIs. How many were there? 3. Who was the first player in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl selection at two positions in the same season? 4. In 2011, David Lighty became the third Ohio State men’s basketball player to tally 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists for his career. Name the first two to do it? 5. In 2009-10, Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos, at 20, became the thirdyoungest NHL player to hit the 50goal mark for a season. Who were the two younger players? 6. Who won the first gold medal in the Olympic men’s speed skating team pursuit in 2006? 7. Name the last European golfer before Lee Westwood in 2010 to be No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Answers 1. Alabama, 1995-97. 2. Eleven players. 3. Philadelphia’s DeSean Jackson, in 2009. 4. Jim Jackson (1989-92) and Evan Turner (2007-10). 5. Wayne Gretzky and Jimmy Carson, both 19 years old. 6. Italy. 7. Nick Faldo, in 1994.
Open in Case of Emergency When I recently received a spur-of-the-moment dinner invitation, I politely asked if my hostess wanted me to bring along a dessert. She was grateful for the offer and said that anything I wanted to bring would be great. I went home thinking I had the basic ingredients to put together a quick dessert, but I found the cupboard was bare. I'd just given a dinner party and, evidently, I'd forgotten to restock my go-to dessert components. That's the beauty of a box cake mix.
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You can open up a box of cake mix and turn it into almost anything. By making a few changes to the basic recipe, I've used the same box cake mix to make everything from a quick crust for a fruit dessert to a pan of brownies. I've even used recipes from the back of the box when I was at a lost for inspiration. This recipe for Quick Chocolate Carmel Cake is a great "open in case of emergency" dessert. Now that I've used my last box of cake mix, I need to go to the store and restock my pantry! QUICK CHOCOLATE CARMEL CAKE 1 box German chocolate cake mix (extra-moist type, or with pudding) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake-mix box 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk 1 jar (16 to 17 ounce) caramel, butterscotch or fudge
the wooden spoon handle while you're using it to make the holes, so occasionally wipe off the handle. The caramel topping will be easier to drizzle if it has been kept at room temperature. If refrigerated, remove the lid and microwave on High about 15 seconds. Instead of the toffee chips or bits, coarsely chop 5 bars (1.4 oz each) chocolate-covered English toffee candy, and sprinkle on top of the cake.
Trying to target a new audience? topping 1 container (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 bag (8 ounce) toffee chips or bits 1. Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pan). Bake cake as directed on box for 13by-9-inch pan. 2. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon. Drizzle milk
evenly over top of cake; let stand until milk has been absorbed into cake. Drizzle with caramel topping. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. 3. Spread whipped topping over top of cake. Sprinkle with toffee chips. Store covered in refrigerator. TIPS: The cake may stick to
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