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Walk to End Alzheimer's-2015
Donna Dickey
By Nick Langton According to the Alzheimer's Association's website, "Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed." Founded in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is a non-forprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing research of the progressive mental disease which afflicts over 5 mil-
lion Americans. Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible mental disease characterized by slow deterioration of the brain's ability to carry out the simplest tasks. The average life expectancy is 10 years after diagnosis. However, it can be as short as three years or as long as twenty. For most people, symptoms begin to appear in their mid 60s. But the disease has been seen in individuals as young as 30. Donna Dickey of Adamsville, Tennessee is one of the many afflicted with the disease. But she is not letting it define her. Dickey was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 56. "I was anxiously anticipating retirement, lazy days and trips with my longtime friends, Sherry and Cathy," she said. "It started with pressure behind my left eye. I ignored it and thought I would just make an appointment with an optometrist later. Then the fog set in. I would be at
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Paperless books now showing By Lanessa Miller ortheast Regional Library and its branches now offer paperless books! They are called digital resources and are worth more than might be imagined. "Throughout the recession we haven't had to cut any services, but we haven't been able to add any new ones. This year we were fortunate to receive an LSTA grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Mississippi Library Commission. This enabled us to set up the new services with OneClickDigital beginning in August," says Holly McIntyre, Collection Development Librarian. Some e-books and e-audios are available online for free, but most titles require a subscription or pur-
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chase. Now patrons of Northeast Regional Library have access to a new large digital catalog of eBooks, eAudios, and eMagazines.
The resources are available to anyone with a valid library card, without coming to the library at all. People see LIBRARY page 12
Winston County Self Help Cooperative, 30 years of Serving Rural America
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Frank Taylor, Columbus McReynolds, Mary Hannah and Bobby Hardin
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by Lanessa Miller In 1985, when the Winston County Self help cooperative was first organized, "Small family farmers were under-seize due to unfavorable financial conditions and
USDA's lack of interest to serve black farmers. We needed an outlet to earn more income from our natural resources and increase sustainability in rural Winston County" said founding member Omerio Dotson. The Winston County Self Help Cooperative was the vehicle for small farmers and landowners to work collectively, assisting small farmers and landowners to sell and buy in bulk. Members received animals to enhance and improve cattle genetics and pigs to start swine operations. Other successes include building a feed grinding mill. By 1997, only four of the founding members remained. As President, Frank Taylor put into practice the leadership principles he learned as a student and athlete at Kentucky State University. With a new mantra of "Helping Save Rural America", members focused their energies on accessing services from USDA and non-profit organizations. Founding member Mary Hannah stated, "We formulated a four-point plan of action…finance, health, housing, see WCSHC page 4
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Life is but a journey filled with pitfalls and obstacles that sometime deter us when trying to figure out the purpose and plan for our lives. What we fail to realize is that our purpose and plan were predestined before we were born. Instead of reading the road signs of life, we make the journey of life much harder by taking detours. As I travel through the journey life, I've found that everyone wants to be on top. We all want to succeed without going through the process. We want to be on the mountaintop without going through the valleys. We want to be on the throne, but not in the pits.
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is Your Purpose?
Life is a process. It took God seven days to create the heavens and the earth. Even forming man was a process. Any process takes time- something man has yet to master. I can remember years ago how the aroma of a slow brewing Maxwell House coffee took time. The slow process filled the house with the savory smell of coffee. But at Starbuck's, you will find that everything is created in an instant. As a fast-paced society, we want success just like we want our coffee- instant! We have learned to make rockets that carry men to the outer reaches of the galaxy and we have even created many amenities to make life better, but we've yet to learn to make time. In the preamble of life, we were all given twenty-four hours for each day. And although we can't make time, we can definitely take time- time to realize our purpose in life. In the book of Romans it reads,"all things work together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose". Whether we realize it or not, it is ever so apparent that we all have a purpose
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in life. Some people find their purpose early in life, some later, and regretfully some people never figure it out. Although we all have been put here to fulfill a purpose, we all have a different purpose. Ephesians 4:11-12 states, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ". You may ask, "How do I find out the purpose for my or my life?" The signs are ever so prevalent. We don't adhere to life's caution signs! And better yet, we feel the need to speed through life without purpose or direc-
Monthly Meditation Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. - Romans 12:17-18
tion. Remember, "A journey without a map is a long journey". In order to find your purpose in life, slow down and take the time to write down all of the things that you want to do, see, or be in the next five years. This mission statement will serve as a road map for your life. Although you will encounter people who will discourage you from fulfilling your purpose, remember God's purpose for your life cannot be undone. A word to the wise, from my former pastor, Rev. Charles Garrett, "If you find yourself traveling down a wide road of life with no purpose at least there's room to turn about on it". Whoo! Whoo! Until next time! All aboard!
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1. What priest died and was buried at Mosera? 2. What judge of Israel was buried at Shamir? 3. What king was buried in Jerusalem after being killed by Pharaoh's armies? 4. What wicked king who had sacrificed his son was refused burial in the kings' sepulchers? 5. What king of Judah, murdered by his servants, was refused burial in the kings' sepulchers? 6. What judge of Israel was buried in Gilead? 7. Who moved the bones of Saul and Jonathan to their final burial place? 8. Who was the first king to be buried in Samaria? 9. What king was killed by Jehu and then cast into Naboth's field? 10. How long had Lazarus been in his tomb when Jesus came? 11. What king desecrated the tombs at Bethel, buring the bones on an altar? 12. What disturbed man lived among tombs? 13. What group of people told Abraham that they would not refuse him burial in their tombs? 14. In John's Gospel, who is the first people to see Jesus' empty tomb? 15. According to Matthew, who ordered the guard at Jesus' tomb? 16. What prophet referred to his unusual prison as a "grave"? 17. What prophet pictures the Lord preparing a grave for Nineveh? 18. What book compares the power of jealousy to the power of the grave? 19. What book says that the grave is one of the four things that can never be satisfied? 20. Who is the only person in the Bible pictured as wearing his grave clothes? Send in your answers to the following Bible Trivia Questions and take a chance at winning a complimentary bible from the Community News Flash. Random drawing will be held monthly
August Answers 1. Matthew (27:52-53) 2. Jesus (John 5:28) 3. The scribes and the Pharisees (Luke 11:44) 4. The enemies' mouth (Psalm 5:9) 5. The prophets (Matthew 23:29) 6. Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 22:50-53) 7. Shebna (Isaiah 22:15-16) 8. Ahitophel (2 Samuel 17:23) 9. Abner's (2 Samuel 3:31) 10. The same day as the hanging (Deuteronomy 21:23) 11. Jezebel (2 Kings 9:34-37) 12. Absalom (2 Samuel 18:18) 13. The King of Ai (Joshua 8:29) 14. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:6, 10) 15. Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 22:19) 16. The woman with the ointment (Matthew 26:12) 17. Nicodemus (John 19:39) 18. The two prophets (Revelation 11:3-9) 19. Romans (6:4) and Colossians (2:12) 20. Godly men (Acts 8:2)
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WALK......from page 1 my computer working and suddenly forget what I was doing," she stated. "One time I felt as if I might have had a mild stroke, but I never got sick," she said. Dickey made several appointments with health care providers. An MRI was ordered, but nothing was found. "They did tell me my vitamin B-12 levels were low, and I thought that was my problem," she added. Time marched on. "I was back at work and began having speech issues. I was getting worse. My work became more difficult for me and I could no longer pretend to know what I was doing. I noticed my problems, as did my co-workers, so I made an appointment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In May of 2015, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease." "I was shocked," she stated. "It took the wind right out of me," she added. "But I have learned to take it day by day and enjoy the simple things in life like being outside in the morning. I no longer am working, but my former employers still allow me to use the offices and facilities for various interests. I am enjoying beautiful mornings and look forward to many more. Alzheimer's does
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not have to be a death sentence, unless you make it one," she said. Dickey has accepted her diagnosis and is currently gearing up for "The Walk to End Alzheimers" According to the Alzheimer's website, "The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research." It is held annually in 600 communities across the nation. People in various communities unite to form "teams". There is no fee to register, but participants are required to raise funds that directly benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The Association provides free resources to aid individual teams reach their fundraising goals. The walk Dickey will be participating in will be held in Jackson, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 19, 2015. It will consist of a 2 mile route, on the campus of Union University, in Jackson. Participants will wear recognizable purple t-shirts and will walk united to display support and raise awareness for the disease. Registration begins at 8am, the opening ceremony is at 9am, and the walk begins at 9:30 for those wishing to participate.
WCSHC....from page 1 and youth. This plan of action ignited discourse among some members because they only wanted to focus on agriculture related issues; and not embrace the holistic approach of surviving in rural America. However, the leadership galvanized and steamed forward on housing, health, finance, and developed a youth component to personify WCSHC's efforts of progressing in a new direction... We believe Winston County Self Help Cooperative and Youth Group will exist into perpetuity with its mission of helping save rural America." Today there are over 50 members in three counties working to stimulate growth in farm incomes and strengthen family relationships. The financial benefit to the community is easy to see. "Quality leadership in times of uncertainty can protect families' legacies of landownership. WCSHC continues to help farmers and families ascertain services through United States Department of Agriculture, extension and communitybased organizations to structure formidable farm or business enterprises. These entities add income to the local economies through the purchases of implements, fertilizer, fuel, food, fiber and other necessary supplies to create sustainability in rural America. In 2014, WCSHC helped 43 families save their farmsteads through the discovery and management of their natural resources," says Taylor. According to Taylor, WCSHC received a grant from Heifer International in 2001 to provide families with starter cattle. The family receives five bred heifers to start their cattle farm and are required to return five quality heifers back to the WCSHC within three years to help another family in the same way. WCSHC assisted four families to start or enlarge their cattle operations in 2014. WCSHC Heifer Project has provided over 600 heads of cattle over the life of this program. The group's impact on families and youth can be seen in the photos and events posted regularly on Facebook. One upcoming family event is the Canning Workshop at East Galilee M.B. Church on Monday, September 14 in Rosehill, MS at 5:30pm. The canning workshop ensures the longevity of canning knowledge by providing oppor-
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tunity for youth to learn the technique. Carolyn Conger and Katrina McCalphia of Mississippi Extension Service will be demonstrating the proper steps of preserving pears and other soulful fruits and vegetables at the workshop. According to Taylor, the Winston County Self Help Youth Group participates in 4-H, community activities and intergenerational programs in conjunction with the co-op. Youth are trained in core principals of farming through raised beds and conventional gardens. Youth members broaden their scope of living and surviving in rural America. When asked to advise other individuals hoping to create change in a community, Taylor recommends that groups first "perform an internal evaluation of strengthens and weakness. Identify a community's need and strategize how to treat or eradicate the issue with a broad spectrum of hope."
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Blood-Pressure Study Uses 21st-Century Tools If ever there were a reason to get Internet service, this is it: Having our blood pressure monitored from the comfort of home. While this isn’t reality yet, the results of the Electronic Blood Pressure study by the Center for Health Studies are promising. The goal of the study was to bring blood-pressure rates down into the healthy range and maintain control. Reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, study participants were divided into three groups: • Those receiving regular care at a doctor’s office, • Those who did self-monitoring at home, and • Those who did at-home monitoring with Internet communication with a pharmacist who helped with individual lifestyle goals and dose changes. The results surprised me. The group with at-home monitoring did no better at lowering blood pressure than the group going to the doctor for care. The group that did especially well (twice the number of patients were successful) was the group who not only did athome monitoring, but also had online communication with a pharmacist. More so, the group with the highest blood pressure had nearly three times the number of participants who brought their hypertension under control. The special Web site where participants would go to log in has impressive capabilities, too. Those in the study could request appointments, get test results, refill prescriptions, access the health library and send e-mail to their doctors, as well as entering their blood-pressure data. There’s no information on when this might be available to the general public, but it would be worth taking a computer class to get up to speed on using the Internet. While it’s true that it was the pharmacist addition to the study that brought the great results, being Internet savvy was a requirement of the study. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.
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Children Need Calcium DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have said that calcium is important for everyone, certainly for growing children and teens. I know people who will not give their children milk because of the hormones used in cows. They don’t give them calcium supplements either. What is your feeling about this, and do you think these hormones bring about early puberty? — E.H. ANSWER: Dairy products are the best sources of calcium. If people shun dairy products, then they must find alternate calcium supplies. In youth, bones are rapidly growing and storing calcium. Young bones that are shortchanged of calcium are destined for problems like osteoporosis later in life. An 8-ounce glass of milk has 300 mg of calcium. One slice of cheese contains from 200 mg to 270 mg. Foods with this much calcium are hard to come by. Children’s daily requirement is 1,200 mg to 1,500 mg. Alternate sources include: 3 ounces of sardines with bones, 325 mg; 1 cup of spinach, 138 to 240; half a cup of navy/lima beans, 50; 1 ounce of almonds, 70. Parents are not going to get children to live on sardines and spinach. As for the hormone controversy, I respect people’s concerns. I, for one, do not share those concerns. Parents who are adamant about banning dairy products for their children have to provide calcium for them in some other way, and often that way is calcium supplements. Not doing so is a great dis-
service to these children. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I thought salt was salt. One soup manufacturer lists sea salt as an ingredient in its low-salt soup. Does this imply sea salt is better than ordinary salt? — Anon. ANSWER: You’re right. Salt is salt — sodium chloride, NaCl. No one can change that. However, where salt comes from and how it’s processed make it taste somewhat different. Sea salt, as the name implies, comes from bodies of saltwater. The water is allowed to evaporate, and what’s left is salt. Sea salt is coated with other minerals found in saltwater — magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and iodine. Those minerals are present in small amounts, but they give sea salt a bit of a different flavor than salt taken from a salt mine. People might use less sea salt than regular table salt because of the additional zing that those minerals impart to it. It still boils down to the amount of sodium that is in a product. The daily limit for sodium is 1,500 mg to 2,300 mg. Most of our salt intake comes from processed foods, so label-reading is essential for anyone on a low-sodium diet. The facts on sodium and potassium are discussed in the booklet on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 202W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available Booneville Community Pharmacy health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Readers Home Medical may also order healthEquipment newsletters from 206 N. Second St. www.rbmamall.com. Booneville, Ms. 38829 662-728-1951 © 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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A VIEW FROM THE ARBOR
September in the Garden
By Bitsy Davis Alcorn County Master Gardener News Flash columnist
September will bring new life to the garden with the appearance of late summer and early fall blooms and colored leaves. The cooler weather will revive heat stressed gardens and be a relief for gardeners as they continue late summer clean-up of flower beds and add autumn blooming plants to the landscape. • Continue pulling weeds and clean up perennials that have finished blooming. Trim back salvias to force a new bloom cycle. Pull our spent annuals and cut back any overgrown annuals to encourage fall blooms. A dose of fertilizer will boost blooming. Annuals have an important place in the fall garden, as many will continue to bloom until the first frost. • Many fall blooming perennials are available in garden centers now. Some good choices for our area are asters, "Autumn Joy" sedum, Japanese anemones, Russian sage, and chrysanthemums. Fall is also a good time to plant hardy ferns and ground covers. • If patio pots need refreshing, consider repotting them with ivy, ornamental cabbage, parsley, snapdragons, mums, lettuce, or small boxwood plants. • Plant salad vegetables in
a prepared bed or large container. Sow seeds of lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets. No salad tastes quite so good as one made of greens gathered from your own garden. • Fall is the time to dig and divide irises, daisies, and daylilies and to transplant shrubs and trees. • Many plants will re-seed in the garden if seed pods are left to ripen. If you prefer to collect seeds to sow at a later date or to scatter in another area of the garden, collect seeds when they ripen. Label each variety and store the seeds in paper envelopes in a cool, dry place until you need them. Be sure that the seeds are thoroughly dry when you store them to avoid mildew. • Many tender plants will root easily, so take cuttings of coleus, geraniums, dragon wing begonias, and basil before cool weather comes. Snip 4 to 5 inch cuttings just above a set of leaves. Remove any foliage that will be below the water line and place cuttings in jars of water in bright light. Feed the cuttings with liquid fertilizer. Roots should appear in several weeks. Pot the cuttings and enjoy the plants on a sunny window ledge through the winter. • When selecting chrysanthemum plants, choose those with tight buds, as this will ensure an extended blooming period. Plant mums in beds or pots where they will receive full sun and water them well. They need to be kept moist but well drained. • Begin preparing houseplants that have summered outdoors to be moved in for cold weather. Prune back and repot as needed. Be sure to inspect plants for any insects, lizards, or other pests before bringing pots inside. Sweet Autumn Clematis Sweet autumn clematis
(Clematis terniflora) is one of the joys of the late summer garden. It is a deciduous vine which is covered in August and September with billowy clouds of small, creamy white, star shaped blooms that are deliciously fragrant. It is the easiest of all clematis to grow, requiring only a sunny spot and good drainage. Even though its growth habit is considered rampant, it does not harm plants on which it climbs. It can be kept in bounds with a severe spring pruning and unwanted seedlings can be easily pulled up. Autumn clematis may be grown on a fence or trellis, or it may be left to climb into trees and shrubs where it will reach for the sun and provide a spectacular late summer show. Ginger Lily Late summer until the first frost is the bloom time for the ginger lily (Hedychium coronarium). In our area, this plant dies to the ground in the winter and then in spring, stems sprout from the rhizomes and grow to 7 feet tall. Lance-shaped leaves run the length of the stalk and in late summer, the plant is topped with clusters of deliciously scented pure white flowers which resemble butterflies. Pods of red seeds follow the blooms. Ginger lilies like moist, well-drained soil in a location with full sun to part shade. They don't like to be planted too deep and in our Zone 7, they benefit from being in a protected area with a layer of winter mulch. Watch for the fall wildflowers in our area. Asters, goldenrod, ironweed, Joe-pye weed, and great lobelia will be covering the fields. As another gardening season comes to a close, take the opportunity to make notes in your garden journal.
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(StatePoint) Professional obligations and family commitments can be at odds -- particularly for those who hold leadership positions or possess jobs with long hours. And many people learn that the hard way. “At one point, I became quite one-dimensional. It was all work and I had little time for family or other activities,” says Charles D. Morgan, CEO of PrivacyStar, who served as CEO
of Acxiom Corporation from 1972 to 2008, overseeing the pioneering database marketing services and technology provider’s growth from 25 employees to 7,000. Morgan, a serial entrepreneur, reveals his work-life balance struggles in his new memoir, “Matters of Life and Data: The Remarkable Journey of a Big Data Visionary Whose Work Impacted Millions (Including You).” While working at his first job at IBM as a systems engineer, Morgan was called back just a few days into his honeymoon due to an urgent office matter, marking the beginning of an all-consuming career. Despite ups and downs in both the professional and personal arenas, he eventually hammered out a successful career and a peaceful family life. Morgan is now sharing some insights into the eternal challenge of striking the balance between competing interests. • While you may feel compelled to be involved in every aspect of the business, delegating tasks to the people who can do a better job than you can will benefit both you and the company. So know your strengths and weaknesses for better time management. • Find systems that simplify operations and make things happen faster, even if it means rocking the boat. For example, when titles were eliminated at Acxiom, the cultural shift didn’t
make everyone happy, but in the end, the company became more efficient and flexible, giving everyone more time at the end of the day. • No matter what you are wrestling with at work, be available for your children during the day. Make sure your kids know that they are important to you. Attend their recitals and ball games and find hobbies that you can share with them. Be reachable as much as possible. More information about the book can be found at www.mattersoflifeanddata.com. For those struggling with the work-life balance, take time to think about how you can streamline your work to make more time for family.
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Stick my hand where?
By Lanessa Miller Catfish rarely escape a technique known locally as Noodlin' or Grabbling. Due to shows like Mudcats and Hillbilly Handfishing, the sport is booming. In Oklahoma, the Battle of the Cats tournament expected an attendance of 2,000. That's no small catch. The craze is spawning agritourism here as well. "Talk to the noodlers, they'll say real men use their hands," says Chris Howard, co-owner of HB Outfitters in Ramer, TN. Howard was convinced by the enthusiasm of friends and customers to start the tournament in 2014. The 2nd Annual HB Outfitters Noodlin' Tournament in June 2015 had 15 vendors, 500 in attendance and 13 teams. This was up from 8 teams and a crowd of 200 the first year. Media coverage included local press as well as a documentary film crew from France. Howard explains the noodlin' process,"They'll probe around in there with a fiberglass rod feeling for movement to get a better idea of what's in there. It's usually got another way out, so one person goes around and blocks the hole with their legs while the other person goes down & gets it. They stick their fist kind of between the blocker's
legs. Catfish don't really have teeth, but even guys who have done it for years still jump when they get bit." Coty Taylor has been noodlin' for a decade. He says having a whole fist down a catfish gullet is like "somebody grabbing your hand with 40 grit sandpaper & rubbing it back & forth." He does wear gloves. Onlookers and audiences also get to enjoy the suspense and the spectacle of the struggle. "The best description of noodlin' a 35 lb catfish is this; it's like having a 5 yr old throwing a fit while you're trying to hold onto them,"says Howard. Maybe that comparison is why most teams are made up of men and women working together. "The winning team this year was made up of 2 men and 2 women, nearly all the teams had at least one female team member. The tournament is open to all ages. It's such a family sport." Howard says teams are most important for safety. "We require 2-4 team members. The biggest fear is drowning, getting snagged on something. Some people dive down 15 feet." Although scuba gear and tanks are sometimes used, the tournament only allows natural free diving without artificial air. Taylor says "The biggest
appeal is the excitement of not knowing what's down there." There is always a chance it could be some other creature like a turtle or muskrat, but in all his years doing it, Taylor says, "I've only seen a couple of snakes, no turtles or anything. I've never gotten anything but a fish." According to Howard the boxes are what makes it predictable. Howard says, "90% of the time, if something is in one of the boxes, it's a catfish." Howard believes the man made structures are good because they provide additional habitats for the fish to occupy. The practice is illegal in the majority of states, but it is gaining acceptance in the south. Texas recently legalized it. There are environmental concerns because catfish have a lifespan of 25-30 years and noodlin' specifically involves capturing the mature brood fish who are guarding 1,000s of eggs. The noodlin' season in Mississippi runs from May 1 to mid July when the catfish are spawning and most likely to be in natural nests, holes and the prepared boxes. Mississippi prohibits pulling the boxes up out of the water to retrieve the fish and no hooks or gaffs are allowed. In 2011 as waters receded near the shoreline at Truman Lakein Missouri, agents easily located the boxes and various junk items that had been modified to attract the catfish for nesting. After one trial season, Missouri had made the practice illegal. Mike Burton, a protection district supervisor was engaged in the clean up mission."Many containers had eggs and fish inside. We had to dump them out since the fish would not leave," Burton said. "That's how fiercely they wanted to guard the nest." Aware of the value of the
eggs, Taylor is sure to promote and practice the CPR method; catch, photo, and release. Taylor says, "They tend to stay in there two at a time and the male is the one you really want to put back. He protects the eggs and if he's not there they will get eaten up. Some people say they won't ever go back to the eggs once you pull them off, but I don't believe it. A few years ago, we pulled
up a catfish and tied him with a rope, but he got free. The very next week he turned up, right back in the same hole, same rope in his mouth." The tournament in June concluded by offering kids the chance to get in on the action safely as catfish caught by the teams had to go one more round before being released again into the wild. The HB Outfitters' pond was prepared
with plenty of the boxes for the pre-caught fish to hide in. Amazingly, 25 children dared go in to try their own hands at noodlin' the big one. A video of this is posted on the HB Outfitter's Facebook page. The 2016 Tournament is scheduled for the fourth Saturday in June next summer. For more information, contact Chris Howard at HB Outfitters in Ramer, TN.
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Have You Taped Into Your Inter-self? By: Alfreda C. Hill When you think of success, there is no magic wand that is going to create wealth for you. You have to tap into your inter-self; we all have that stronger more accomplished determined person inside of us just waiting to get out. You can live above and not beneath where you want to be in your life. Some people are natural at being self-motivated to follow their dreams; others have to be encouraged one way or thy other. Whichever category you find yourself, determination will get you there. Think outside the box and try new and different things to broaden your interest. Once you tap into what makes you happy and something you can see yourself enjoying for years to come, write your ideas down and make it plain to yourself and start taking the necessary steps to make it happen. Starting your own small business does not cost a fortune, just use wisdom in what you are trying to accomplish. There are SBA loans all over the place now because of our economy. People are starting small businesses every day and getting grant money as well for those who qualify. Many people are starting small businesses
out of their homes to spend conservatively, until they attain the financing they need to branch out into a business location. Leaning on your network of colleagues, friends and acquaintances can also help in getting your name out in the market. We live in a global society, so don't limit yourself to your Alfreda C. Hill local surroundings. Use social media on every level to market your business, you will be surprised at how well your business will grow. Take advantage of all the free promotions and network opportunities that are available
you are doing what you are doing. Whether in your metro area. you have a family or not, success is nothing You will be shocked at how well you can if you forget to acknowledge our Lord and market your business just by participating in Savior Jesus Christ who made it possible for local events and activities within your local you to be successful in the first place. communities and surrounding cities. With Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal any business your success depends on you, thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy and how much you are willing to put in it. getting get understanding". Just remember while you are making money, don't forget to live as well. Balance is essential in any situation whether its business or per104 W Linden St.Corinth, MS sonal, never stop having a life Open M-W-F because you are chasing that dol10am-12pm lar. There is No References needed absolutely nothCan come every 3 months ing wrong with Picture Id needed being successful, just remember to Nonperishable food needed enjoy your famiMonetary donations accepted ly alone the way, Volunteers Always Needed! and always remember why
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How to Turn Your Innovative Ideas into a Reality (StatePoint) Have you ever had an innovative idea but was not sure where to turn with it? In a competitive, at-times undemocratic marketplace, brilliant ideas go unheard all the time. And for groups historically underrepresented in the professional world, this can prove even more challenging. Without the resources or connections to turn dreams into a reality, how do wouldbe entrepreneurs, CEOs and inventors share their ambition and creativity? Fortunately, efforts are being made to change the game -from grants being offered to individuals and small business owners in developing countries to non-profit/corporate partnerships designed to promote the spread of
great ideas anywhere in the world. One of the latest efforts is a global campaign by leading beauty brand Clinique in partnership with TED, an international forum for smart thinking. The campaign is
dedicated to celebrating the power of female thought by encouraging women around the world to share their compelling ideas. Whether it’s in the boardroom, the classroom or the soccer field, smart women
A DAY TO REMEMBER FUND RAISER raising money for Oasis Women's Clinic Saturday, September 12th 12 - 4PM 102 N Cass St in the parking lot of milestone information systems A portion of the proceeds going to Oasis Women's Clinic
Blood Donation **Bounce House *Hot Dogs *Cokes **$5 wrist band For Bounce House half of that goes back to oasis *free hot dogs and a coke to anyone who donates any amount Milestone Scents will be selling air freshers with a portion going to Oasis B & S Party Inflatables are providing the inflatables and donating half the wrist bands to Oasis
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from all walks of life are already making a difference. Here are three women in particular who are using their skills, intelligence, and ingenuity to improve lives: • TED fellow Jane Chen co-founded Embrace, a social enterprise that aims to help the millions of vulnerable babies born in developing countries through low-cost infant warmers. • Entrepreneur and CEO of Unchartered Play, Jessica Matthews, is the power behind SOCCKET, a soccer ball that provides clean energy by converting kinetic energy generated in play into electrical energy that can power small appliances. • Feminist storyteller Erin Bagwell directed “Dream, Girl” a documentary that
tells the story of female entrepreneurs, with the aim to change the public perception of the roles that women can fill. This year, women can enter their smart ideas by September 30 or learn more by visiting clinique.com/smartideas. The winner will receive $20,000 in funding to turn her idea into a reality, plus the opportunity to attend a Clinique and TED hosted event and share her idea with other women making a difference. You may not be best buddies with a top venture capitalist, but that doesn’t mean your talent or creativity should go to waste. Investigate new channels for having your voice heard.
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LIBRARY....from page 1 traveling or working during library hours can access the new resources on a tablet device anywhere with wifi access. Free wifi is widely available, including after hours in the library's parking lot and in many other establishments and restaurants. Just like the physical books and audios, the new e-books and e-audios may be loaned to only one reader at a time. After two weeks, the reader can renew for an additional week. The down-
Loretta Dilworth and Amanda Alexander, Patrons of the Corinth Library
loads are removed automatically at the end of the loan period with no danger of late fees. The eMagazines remain on the device until the user discards the download. People who already have tablets and know how to use the resources have been most interested. McIntyre says NRL also hopes to engage many new users,"Fear not! Yes, it can be overwhelming at first, but once everything is set up it gets much easier." Nine information sessions are scheduled at five library branches in Sept. Presenters will explain what is available and assist users in setting up their accounts and digital devices. The sessions are scheduled as follows; Corinth Public Library - Sept. 12, 2-3 p.m. and Sept. 16, 3-4 p.m., George E. Allen Library in Booneville - Sept. 8, 10-11 a.m. and Sept. 15, 4-5 p.m., Ripley Public Library - Sept. 9, 10-11 a.m. and Sept. 17, 5-6 p.m., Walnut Public Library - Sept. 9, 1-2 p.m., and Iuka Public Library
The process requires a valid library card number and Apple ID or Adobe ID. To gain access to content through the apps, one must register from the icons found on the right side of the Northeast Regional Library website. Digital devices should be updated to the most recent version of the operating system and and have space to download the apps; OneClickDigital ereader, OneClickDigital eaudio player, and Zinio for Libraries apps can be downloaded for free from the Apple App or Google Play stores. "For now we are focusing on adding the most popular adult Cody Daniel, Assistant Librarian at the Corinth Library and Autry and young fiction each month, Davis, Patron of the Corinth Library but in time we hope to expand to essary to have a lot of memory, - Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m. and Sept. other areas. Please let us know even 8GB is enough for normal 24, 3-4 p.m. what you want to read and we use." Users are encouraged to According to McIntyre, apps will try to get it." says McIntyre. for using the digital resources are bring their tablet or smart phone Users need access to the interavailable for Apple, Android, and to the info session. net in order to set up accounts, Kindle Fire view, checkout, HD/HDX and download devices. "The the digital media, least expensive but the downAndroid tablets loaded items can run from $50be accessed later $200. It isn't necwithout an internet connection. The apps are 1010 Meigg Street, unavailable on Corinth, MS 38834-6118 Windows but P.O. Box 2437 items may be Corinth, MS 38835 streamed from 662.286.6327 (Phone) the websites. All 662.286.5933 (Fax) the librarians graysonfuneral@gmail.com know how to use the new resources and the company providing the service has a toll-free help line available M-F 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Digital Resources tab on the Northeast Regional Library website at nereg.lib.ms.us offers step-bystep instructions. For more information call the Corinth Library at (662) 2872441.
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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
By Nathaniel Sillin As the economy improves, today's sellers are facing a very different environment than they were before the housing market stumbled in 2006. Today's housing market features new procedures and standards, not the least of which are continuing borrowing hurdles for prospective buyers. If you are
thinking about a home sale in the coming months, it pays to do a thorough overview of your personal finances and local real estate environment before you put up the "for sale" sign. Here are some general issues to consider: Make sure you're not underwater. You may want to buy a new home, but can you afford to sell? The term "underwater" refers to the amount of money a seller owes on a house in excess of final sales proceeds. If what you owe on the home – including all selling costs due at closing – exceeds the agreed-upon sale price, then you will have to pay the difference out of pocket. If you're not in a situation where you absolutely have to sell now, you may want to wait until your financial circumstances and the real estate market improves. Evaluate your finances. Before you sell, make sure you are ready to buy or rent. Making sure all three of your credit reports
(https://www.annualcreditreport.co m/index.action) are accurate is an important part of that process. Consider "for sale by owner" vs. "for sale by broker." "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) signs were a common sight in many neighborhoods during the housing crisis. Shrunken home values convinced many sellers to sell their property themselves rather than pay 5-6 percent of profit in broker commission. However, consider what a licensed real estate broker could accomplish in your specific situation. Many experienced brokers have market knowledge and negotiating skills that could potentially get a better price for your property. Deciding which route to take shouldn't be an overnight decision. Check leading FSBO and broker sites and talk with knowledgeable friends, attorneys and real estate professionals to learn as much as you can. Think twice before spending on improvements. Not every home
construction project pays off at sale time. Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.remodeling.hw.net/co st-vs-value/2015/) tracks both pricing and cost recovery for leading remodeling projects. Before fixing up a bathroom, kitchen or any other area of your home, research whether the work will actually pay for itself at sale. For many sellers, it might be advantageous to hire a licensed home inspector to identify any structural, mechanical or major appliance repair issues that could delay or compromise a sale. Don't forget moving costs. According to the American Moving and Storage Association, a leading industry trade group, the average profession-
al interstate move of 1,220 miles costs an average of $5,630; in state, the average moving cost is $1,170. After all the costs involved in selling a home, don't forget how much it costs to relocate. Bottom line: Selling your home requires planning. Before
Are You Prepared to Lose Your Job? The National Foundation for Credit Counseling recently issued a newsletter with steps to take to prepare for possible job loss. Here are some ideas: • Don’t be caught off guard. Pay attention at work to any rumors of layoffs or closings. • Do your best work. Come in early and stay late. Say yes to special projects. • Polish your resume, especially if you’ve been on the same job for a long time. Spend the money to have a professional update it to highlight your most marketable skills. • Find out now what your company will offer for job retraining, placement help and severance packages. • Learn about government benefits and stay current on changes to those. • Take care of medical and dental issues now, while you have medical coverage. Learn about COBRA, and consider whether you can sign up on your spouse’s coverage. • Know how much you spend per month, make a budget and pinpoint areas where you can decrease spending. Cut down now and put the money away in savings. It’s suggested that
putting it on the market, get solid, qualified advice on how to sell smart in a still-recovering housing market. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
you also add 10 percent of your current income to savings. • Pull your credit report now and have any errors fixed. If you apply for a job where a credit report is likely to be checked, a report that’s error-free is better than one that contains errors about old debt. • Pay down your debts while you have the income to do so. If you lose your job and fall behind on any payments, it will be much harder to climb out of that hole later when you’re reemployed. Deal with the debt now and you’ll only have to worry about everyday expenses. There’s one thing not on the list from NFCC, and it’s this: Stock up on a reasonable amount of nonperishable foods and other household items now. Canned fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as box dinners such as macaroni and cheese will come in handy if you lose your income. You’ll be able to conserve every dollar you have if you don’t have to continually shop and spend. Add in personal-care items like soap, deodorant, toothpaste and laundry detergent. If you’re interviewing for jobs, you’ll need to look your best: clean and well-fed. For more help, go to www.nfcc.org, scroll down and click Consumer Tools. 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. © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Samantha Weaver
• With school back in session soon (if it’s not already), you can save resources and money by reusing sandwich bags. It seems like such a small thing, but if you’re using the baggie for a sandwich, then just wrap the sandwich in a paper towel (which you can then use as a napkin) or a piece of waxed paper before you stick it in the bag. You can use the same sandwich bag all week long. • “Smashed bugs come right off of your windshield if you sprinkle baking soda on a damp rag and rub them out with the rag.” — G.T. in Arkansas • Want to keep your refrigerator operating efficiently? Try these two small tricks: First, clean the gaskets on the door, and replace them if they’re loose. If you close a dollar bill in the door and can pull it out easily, you need to replace the gaskets. Then, stock empty space with jars or pitchers of water. Cold water is refreshing and it helps keep the air in your fridge cold. • “To get rid of static cling on a skirt and slip, just pin a small safety pin to the inside of the hem. This has worked for me.” — I.L. in California • “Back-to-school clothes shopping can be draining when you have a preteen. I got tired of being the bad guy for saying ‘no’ to high-priced items, so I put my son in charge of his shopping budget. We went together, and after we took care of the essentials (undergarments, socks, etc.), he was allowed to spend the rest in a fashion of his own choosing. He quickly saw that one or two high-dollar outfits would eat up his whole budget. He splurged on one thing he loved and spent the rest much more rationally — without any ugly looks or hard feelings!” — R.G. in North Carolina
• Conservative author and commentator William F. Buckley Jr., a graduate of Yale University, once made the following controversial remark: “I’d rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of Harvard University.” • The first auctions in recorded history were held in 450 B.C. in Babylon. Sadly, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the items up for sale were humans. • The Goodyear company, known today for its automobile tires, was originally founded to produce rubber clothing and, oddly, musical instruments. • Ellen Axson Wilson is reported to have exchanged approximately 1,400 love letters with her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, during their marriage. • You might be surprised to learn that in 1952, the CIA conducted a study of UFO sightings, and concluded that the objects were a threat to national security. The report stated, “the reports of [sightings] convince us that there is something going on that must have immediate attention.” • If you’re family is like one-third of families across the country, you have a Scrabble game in your home. • It’s been reported that the world’s oldest piece of chewing gum is more than 9,000 years old. After that long, though, I wonder how they could tell what its original use was. • Experienced boot makers reportedly can get three pairs of the footwear out of a single ostrich hide. • When Ruth and Fred Midler were naming their newborn daughter in 1945, the were inspired by classic film actress Bette Davis. But they changed the pronunciation.
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Adoption: Something NeedsTo Be Done
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Adoption was designed for two-fold purposes. Number one, it was created to give children without caring and supportive parents a chance to have a home with love and care. Number two, it was created to give caring and supportive adults, who desire children, to have an opportunity to raise a family with children. Often times these families have had difficulties or cannot bear biological children. With those excellent reasons why is there a problem? The procedure for adopting a child is so expensive many who desire to adopt a child or maybe children cannot afford the expensive cost. The range can be anywhere between $ 0 and $50.000 dollars. That means many adults who would like to adopt cannot afford the cost. I think that is unfortunate because there are many children out there who need a caring and loving family. The private agencies do pay a social worker to do a home study costing about $2,300. It also may include counseling, termination of birthrights and post-placement supervision. Of course there is foster care. My mother, Mrs. Matlean Moffett, became a foster parent. She reared two beautiful daughters from ages five and six to adulthood. They were sisters and they have made our family
proud. Foster care helps the system somewhat. But, oftentimes a child is bounced around from one foster care home to another. That is not good for any child. If that happen to one, that number is too big. When Mother's daughters were in high school and junior school, she decided to adopt them. However, she learned that the small compensation check that she was getting from the county would be cut off as soon as the adoption went through. County foster/adopt programs may cost up to $1,000). On the other hand, Mother's retirement and social security checks based on her 39 years teaching under the separate -but- equal system placed her at a few dollars above qualifying for welfare. She could not afford to adopt her lovely girls. She was disappointed because any additional cost was out of her reach. My mother planned for her girls to attend college. And they did. It was financially difficult, but now both are productive working young ladies with families. I mentioned that because it seems to me that the priorities placed on adoption need to be reevaluated. I wonder what would it take to help more children get adopted and give couples who cannot afford the high cost, but have the time, space and heart to adopt children needing a family. Without God and family I am nobody. I wonder how the children feel without a caring family. Living in a children's home is exactly what the mission says; it provided substitute living for children without a. family to care for them. However, it is about time to take a serious look at the adoption process. It is worth looking at soon for our children's sake alone. We need more homes to love and care for America's greatest resources, the children.
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Fresh Tomato Pie If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, right about now you have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Even if you do your “gardening” in the produce section of your grocery store — tomatoes are at their very best right now. So don’t waste any time. Enjoy those tomatoes in a tasty dish like this today! 1 1/2 cups purchased dried bread cubes 2 1/2 cups peeled and sliced fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 eggs, slightly beaten, or equivalent in egg substitute Sugar substitute to equal 1 tablespoon, suitable for baking 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons purchased bacon bits 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes. 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cover bottom of pie plate with 1 cup bread cubes. Layer 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, 1/4 cup onion and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers. 2. In a small bowl, combine eggs, sugar substitute, lemon pepper, bacon bits and parsley flakes. Mix well to combine. Spoon mixture evenly over cheese layer. Evenly sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup bread cubes over top. Lightly spray bread cubes with butter-flavored cooking spray. 3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Place pie plate on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 servings. • Each serving equals: 184 calories, 8g fat, 13g protein, 15g carb., 499 mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch.
An Asian-influenced marinade adds a new dimension to beef. We call for sirloin, which needs only 30 minutes of marinating time. But you can use economical chuck too; just marinate 4 hours or overnight to tenderize it. 2 medium lemons 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed with garlic press 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak (about 1 1/2 pounds, 1 1/4-inches thick) 1. From 1 lemon, remove 3 strips peel (3 inches by 1 inch each). From both lemons, squeeze 1/3 cup juice. 2. In bowl, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, soy sauce, oil, garlic, black pepper and ground red pepper. 3. Pour marinade into large selfsealing plastic bag; add steak, turning to coat. Seal bag, pressing out excess air. Place bag on plate; refrigerate 30 minutes. 4. Remove steak from bag. Pour marinade into 1-quart saucepan and reserve. 5. Place steak on grill over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness, turning once. 6. Transfer steak to cutting board. Let steak stand 10 minutes to allow juices to set for easier slicing. 7. Meanwhile, heat reserved marinade and 2 tablespoons water to boiling over high heat; boil 2 minutes. 8. To serve, thinly slice steak and serve with cooked marinade. Serves 6. • Each serving: About 265 calories, 18g total fat (7g saturated), 77mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 2g total carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 24g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.
1. U.S. STATES: What time zone is the state of Alabama in? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “crypto” mean? 3. SCIENCE: What does an ichthyologist study? 4. MOVIES: What was the name of the spaceship in the film “Alien”? 5. ABBREVIATIONS: What was the abbreviation D.A.R. stand for? 6. MUSIC: Who wrote the Beatles’ song “Here Comes the Sun”? 7. MEASUREMENTS: The word “octennial” refers to a period of how many years? 8. MATH: What is an improper fraction? 9. GEOGRAPHY: What did the African nation of Burkina Faso used to be called? 10. RELIGION: What was Pope John Paul II’s real name? Answers 1. Central 2. Hidden 3. Fish 4. Nostromo 5. Daughters of the American Revolution 6. George Harrison 7. Eight years 8. A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator. 9. Upper Volta 10. Karol Wojtyla
1. When Jacoby Ellsbury became the Red Sox’s stolen base leader for a single season with 70 in 2009, whose mark did he break? 2. True or false: The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Sandy Koufax compiled the most strikeouts by a pitcher for the decade of the 1960s. 3. Who was the last true freshman before Terrelle Pryor in 2008 to start at quarterback for Ohio State? 4. In 2009, Portland’s Steve Blake tied the NBA record for most assists in a quarter (14). Who else holds the record. 5. Who is the all-time leading scorer in men’s Olympic hockey? 6. Entering 2010, how many times had Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the Chase for the Cup, and what was his highest finish? 7. When was the last time before the French Open in 2010 that tennis’ Williams sisters were the top two seeds in a Grand Slam tournament? Answers 1. Tommy Harper had 54 stolen bases in 1973. 2. False. He was tied for third with teammate Don Drysdale (1,910), behind Bob Gibson (2,071) and Jim Bunning (2,019). 3. Art Schlichter, in 1978. 4. John Lucas had 14 assists in a quarter for San Antonio in 1984. 5. Finland’s Teemu Selanne, with 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists). 6. Three times, with a fifth-place finish in 2004 and 2006. 7. The Australian Open in 2003.
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Sweet Potatoes Are Welcome at Any Meal Sweet potatoes can be incorporated into every meal from sweet potato biscuits for breakfast to a side of sweet potato fries at lunch, a roasted potato for dinner or smooth custard for dessert. Sweet potatoes are high in dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and B-6, and serve as a great lowercarb alternative to regular potatoes. Some people refer to sweet potatoes as "yams." This is actually a misnomer, as a yam is an entirely different vegetable. A yam is a
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tuber grown in Africa that can grow to be as long as 7 feet in length and weigh as much as a 150 pounds. When African captives came to America, they were used to eating yams as a major staple of their diet. When they didn't find any here, but instead found sweet potatoes, a close relative, some Africans began calling sweet potatoes "nyamis," the Fulani word for yam. As the sweet potato became more popular in America, growers started labeling them "Yams," which
we now know is incorrect. The U.S. Department of Agriculture now requires the word "yam" be followed by the words "sweet potato" when labeling a sweet potato product. Smaller yams look similar to, but are not as sweet, as the sweet potatoes we are familiar with in North America. African yams have a tougher consistency, a starchier texture and an oilier feel on the tongue. Some specialty markets carry yams imported from Asia or Africa. China is the
world's larges producer of sweet potatoes, along with India and the United States. Sweet potatoes can be stored unrefrigerated for up to three months. This recipe for Two Potato Sage and Butter Casserole deliciously combines sweet potatoes with creamy Yukon gold potatoes to create the perfect make-ahead side dish for the holidays ... or any day! TWO POTATO SAGE AND BUTTER CASSEROLE 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1inch pieces 2 teaspoons salt 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus 1 ounce (2 tablespoons), melted 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage 1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices white bread, crusts removed) or 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (plain, whole wheat or Italian flavored) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1. Place sweet potatoes and potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water, and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and mash until fairly smooth. 2. Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt 1 stick butter in a small saucepan over medium heat,
swirling occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; and stir in the 1 tablespoon of the sage, the remaining teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, honey or brown sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg and the cayenne pepper. Stir butter mixture and milk into potatoes and stir until well-combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. (Mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.) 3. Combine breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter, Parmesan and the remaining fresh or dried sage. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. 4. Top potato mixture with breadcrumbs. Bake, uncovered, until bubbling around edges and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. (If browning too quickly, tent with foil.) Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.