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Church Usher Union offers support to grieving families at funerals ers who attend a service By Lucy Weber are there serving the The Church Usher one God and showUnion offers quiet coming their respect, she fort and a shoulder to said. lean on in those dark "Funerals are moments of grief. hard. That's why we Continuing its go to assist the decades-long servfamilies. We are ice to others, this there to comfort dedicated group people. We try of volunteers to be strong for stands ready to the families. help the famiYour heart goes lies of the out to them." deceased at Members of funerals in Corinth the group try to and Alcorn County. be strong for the Led by president grieving famiMrs. Dorothy BurtDorothy BurtAlexander lies. "If you're Alexander, the more crying, you're than 50 members of not doing much good for the the organization come from family," Mrs. Burt12 different churches in the Alexander said. community and will provide When she lost her husassistance to anyone who band seven months ago, asks. Mrs. Burt-Alexander said "Our volunteers are willshe appreciated the ushers ing workers serving for being there for her as a God," Mrs. Burt-Alexander group showing "we care, we said. "They are very faithshare your sorrow." ful." The group is associated Whether it's a providing a with Patterson Memorial pat on the back, handing Chapel and Grayson Funeral over a tissue or a fan or Home and has a network of standing at the ready during the funeral, the 10 to 15 ushsee USHER pg 9
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Mrs. Brand celebrates 100 years of family on her birthday are close by," Mrs. Polk said. Mary Harris, the second oldest, said she enjoyed coming back to Mississippi from her home in Chicago to spend time with family and visit her mother for the century mark. "She's good. She is in a nursing home, but she's good," Mrs. Harris said. From 1917 to 2017, Mrs. Brand has called Houston home. She was born there, had her children there and now lives at an assisted living home there. A faithful church-goer, Mrs. Brand was a homemaker, busy raising her children.
By Lucy Weber A room filled with loved ones and friends helped Mrs. Willie Mae Brand celebrate 100 years of living. It took two days of gatherings to honor Mrs. Brand, the loving mother of 13. Nine of her children are still living and family came from near and far to celebrate her Aug. 4 birthday in Houston. "The party was the first time we had all been together in a while," said Carol Polk of Houston, the oldest of the siblings. "It ended up a two-day get-together as we were all taking photographs and singing. She likes her kids to be around." The nine children are spread between Mississippi and Illinois, but "four of us
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According to data from The Pew Charitable Trusts, 2.9 million grandparents were raising their grandchildren in 2015 compared with 2.5 million in 2005. Oftentimes, grandparents become primary caregivers due to unforeseen circumstances. Here are three things those taking on this responsibility should consider. Protect their Financial Future A recent study found 30 percent of all households don’t have life insurance, according to LIMRA, a life insurance research organization. Grandparents should be sure this coverage is up to date. They might also consider purchasing term insurance -- life insurance
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Editor’s Corner Riding Out of a Storm
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Saturday, June 27, 2015, would be a stormy forecast according to the weatherman. Despite the inclement weather prediction, I wanted to see my nephew, Jonathan Duo (aka the Dough Boy), perform in Huntsville, AL. I had never seen him perform live, so was I anxious. My desire to see him perform overrode my common sense and wisdom. So, I gassed up my Nissan truck and hit the road. As I was leaving Corinth, it began to storm very heavily, so much so I had to pull over on the side of the road as I approached Iuka. There were gale-force winds and a torrential down pouring of rain. In other words, it was a very bad storm. What was I thinking? Or should I say, was I thinking at all to attempt this?
The roads were so bad that my truck hydroplaned several times so I thought I had better pull off the road to wait out the storm. But as I eased to the side, I watched in horror as several cars zoomed passed me at high rates of speed. I figured I would eventually see them in a ditch somewhere down the road. While sitting on the side of the road, my conventional wisdom kicked in and I began to contemplate turning around, but I hated the thought of being defeated. Again, I pulled back onto the highway and drove about a mile or two in hopes the rain would cease so I could make it to the concert by 3 p.m., but was I wrong again. I drove about a mile down the road again, but the rain forced me to pull over a second time. I turned on my emergency flashers this go-round because I felt like I would be sitting there for a while as more eager motorists flew by me again. I called my nephew, Jonathan to see what the weather was like in Huntsville and he said, "The sun is shining bright and there's not a cloud in the sky." Isn't it funny how it can be raining in one place, while the sun shining in another? "Let's try this again," I told myself. I was determined to make it to the concert on time, so I proceeded down the road with caution and eventually rode out of the stormy conditions. When I saw the weather conditions had lightened up a bit, I felt a little less stressful and stuck my James Taylor CD in the CD player, headed down the road
singing, "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You." Singing along to the song, I glanced into my rearview mirror and realized that it was still raining very hard in the area I had just left, but the sun was shining as I approached the horizon ahead of me. Although the fear of the violent weather had almost made me late for my nephew's concert, I was determined not to let this beautiful day go to waste since the sun had come out. I kept on driving until I made it to Huntsville. This stormy tale reminded me of a stormy tale in Matthew 8:2327. That particular passage tells the story of Jesus and his disciples being in a boat, when suddenly a great storm comes up on the lake and the waves sweep over the vessel, and Jesus was asleep. The disciples were so afraid that they awoke Jesus saying, "Lord, save us! We are going to drown." Jesus replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of a man is this, even the winds and waves obey him?!" My stormy encounter also reminded me of a very intriguing tale once told to me. There was a man and his daughter traveling down the highway when suddenly a great squall arose. The rain was coming down so hard that the young daughter could not see the road. She said, "Daddy I need to pull over because I cannot see the road." Other cars had pulled over to
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avoid the heavy downpour. Being the wise old statesman that he was,the daddy said, "Keep driving and you'll ride out of the rain." In utter amazement, the daughter began to yell, "Daddy, Daddy we rode out of the rain." The daddy told the daughter to glance back at the storm and the cars that were still parked on the side of the road. The daddy said, "Baby, there is a moral to be learned from this stormy tale. If you are ever faced with the storms of life, do not be afraid, because fear will stop you from moving forward."
When I pieced together my stormy trip to Huntsville, the stormy squall that the disciples faced, and the stormy tale of the daddy and the daughter, I realized that fear was the common denominator. Though fear has a way of popping up in various places, we must learn to activate our faith to overcome our fears. And by calling upon our faith, we find that fear is only a word that just doesn't rule us anymore, because "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time! All Aboard!
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1. Who built the first altar? 2. What military leader was killed while holding on to the horns of the altar? 3. What book of the Bible mentions a talking altar? 4. Who almost sacrificed his much-loved son on an altar but was stopped by an angel? 5. What king of Judah tore down Jeroboam's altar at Bethel and pounded the stones into dust? 6. Who built an altar and called it "The Lord is my banner"? 7. What kind of stone was, according to the Law, not supposed to be used in making an altar? 8. What was the altar in the tabernacle made of? 9. Which of the 12 tribes caused civil war when they built a magnificient altar on the banks of the Jordan? 10. What judge built an altar and called it "The Lord is peace"? 11. What king of Israel built a Baal altar to please his pagan wife? 12. What judge's parents saw an angel going up to heaven in the flames on the altar? 13. What judge and prophet built an altar to the Lord at Ramah? 14. What king was told to build an altar in a threshing place? 15. What rebellious son of David sought refuge from Solomon by holding on the horns of the altar? 16. Who took bones out of tombs and burned them on an altar to defile it? 17. Who had a vision of the Lord standing beside the altar? 18. What king of Israel changed the religious institutions of the country by building an altar a Bethel? 19. What good king's birth was foretold hundreds of years before the fact by a prophet standing before the altar at Bethel? 20. What happened to Jeroboam's altar when ordered his men to seize a prophet in front of it?
August Answers 1. Haggai's (1:12) 2. Isaiah (40:3) 3. Peter (Acts 10:13-15) 4. Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:31) 5. Ezekiel (1:24) 6. Rhoda (Acts 12:14) 7. The Lord's servant (Isaiah 42:2)
8. Hebrew (or, in some translations, Aramic) (Acts 26:14) 9. Darius (Daniel 6:20) 10. 2 Peter (2:16)
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Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
BRAND..... from page 1 "Home was wonderful," Mrs. Harris said. "She was real good as a mom." Mrs. Polk, the elder by one year, agreed with her sister about how good a mother they shared. "She was a beautiful person. She stayed home and took care of our home. She kept our home beautiful. She loved flowers. "There were too many kids for her to get out," she said with a laugh. With that many children, Mrs. Polk said their mother had to be strict. "We wanted to be out and about but she wouldn't let us. Looking back, I appreciate her." The lessons Mrs. Brand taught her children have stayed with them. "We knew to
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(StatePoint) Slips, trips and falls that cause injury and death are all too common, and they disproportionately affect older people. Indeed, one-third of older U.S. adults suffer falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s more, a fear of falling can alter habits, negatively impacting one’s quality of life. Fortunately, many such falls are highly preventable. Changes in vision, balance and muscle strength that can occur as one ages can be addressed, and other external risk factors can be prevented. Staying Vital Regular exercise is important for maintaining the physical strength and mobility needed to reduce the risk of falls. Taking classes to improve balance, such as tai chi, has also been shown to reduce the risk of falls. Many community centers and fitness clubs offer classes designed for older individuals, so be sure to consult your healthcare provider for an exercise routine that is appropriate for you. “Set a reminder to get regular health screenings for bone density, vision and other fall risk factors. Staying aware of these physical changes and adapting to them, can help you remain healthy and independent,” says Carrie Nie, director, Safe Communities America, National Safety Council. Home Modifications “Most falls happen at home, so it’s important for individuals, caregivers and loved ones to focus on keeping the home free of safety hazards that increase the likelihood of falls,” says Nie.
Installing grab bars, additional handrails and extra lighting can make it easier to maintain balance, improve vision and avoid tripping hazards. You should also free walking areas of tripping hazards, such as electrical and phone cords and open drawers and cabinets. To avoid slips, use non-skid rugs, clean up spills immediately and wear proper footwear. Community Engagement Individuals and loved ones should look into local resources available that can help prevent falls and maintain older adults’ independence, as well as get involved in efforts to make their community more accessible. Many communities are already engaged in such efforts. For example, counties, cities, towns and universities accredited by the National Safety Council Safe Communities America program, put initiatives into place to raise awareness of the risk of falls and increase older adult independence and safety at the local level. The program also works with volunteer groups to make the homes of older adults safer. For example, one such volunteer group, “Team Handyman,” installs grab bars, hand rails and other safety features in the homes of older adults in Midland, Michigan. To learn more about fall prevention, as well as community safety efforts, visit nsc.org. While aging itself is not the cause of falls, older people are at greater risk of taking a spill. To reduce your risk of falling, keep your home safe, your body strong and your community engaged.
be well and loving and kind," Mrs. Polk said. Family still plays an important role in Mrs. Brand's world. "The four of us here are there at the nursing home, in and out all the time," said Mrs. Polk, who moved from Chicago to Houston to be near her mother. "Some of us are there practically every day. She recognizes all her children." Through the years, the family has grown so much that neither Mrs. Harris nor Mrs. Polk can say how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren their mother can claim. There are a bunch of them," Mrs. Polk said. "She loves to see us come." Distracted driving is the cause of 58 percent of teen-involved traffic crashes, according to the National Organization for Youth Safety. Remind grandkids about the dangers of texting, using apps and changing the radio station while driving. Also, reevaluate your auto insurance policy. Talk to an agent about whether it makes more sense to add grandchildren to an existing policy or take one out for them specifically. Grandparents may be able to add grandkids as secondary drivers on a policy, but should be prepared to pay higher rates since teens may be considered high-risk. Look for a cost-effective solution, such as the Youthful Driver Discount offered by Erie Insurance. Eligible licensed drivers 20 and under can save up to 20 percent on their car insurance. Plus, drivers under age 21 who complete an accredited driver’s education course may also be eligible for discounts. Caring for grandkids can be overwhelming. However, preparation can help ensure your family’s safety and security.
issued for a limited period of time. More affordable than a whole life policy, it provides financial security for the golden years, helps supplement retirement income and can assist with final expenses. A term life insurance policy can even help pay off a mortgage -- so grandparents have peace of mind knowing that dependents have a roof over their heads -- and can also be used for other child-rearing expenses, such as college tuition. Keep Them Safe Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for children up to 14 years old, and more than a third of accident-related deaths happen in the home, reports KidsHealth. To create a safe living environment for younger children, secure large furniture to walls, purchase safety gates for staircases, and install outlet covers, corner protectors, security locks and appliance latches. It might also be a good time to update inhome safety features for grandparents, too. Handrails provide better grip on staircases, and anti-slip mats and grab bars in the bathroom can add extra stability. Promote Smarter Driving As teens get behind the wheel, encourage them to drive safely. A 2015 statistic from the Centers for Disease Control Privately Owned and Operated and Prevention says six teens die Providing Healthcare to the Community Since 1928 every day in car crashes in the US, (662)286-3331 and this is the 2101 E. Proper St. Jennie Whitfield, NHA number one killer of teens. Corinth, MS 38834 President/Sec
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Too Good to Pass Up If you have a National Parks Golden Age Passport, there have been some changes. The Department of the Interior has created a new program called America the Beautiful. The America the Beautiful Senior Pass will give you free access to federal recreation sites that charge an entrance fee or standard amenity fee. Plus you’ll get a discount on some of the expanded amenity fees, usually 50 percent. The Pass still costs $10 and is good for life. (Your old Passport will still be good for your lifetime.) Here are two examples of the discounts: • If you’re in a non-commercial vehicle at a site where they charge by the vehicle (such as a park), up to four people (including yourself) can get in free. • If you’re at a walk-in recreation site, up to four of you will get the discount. For those who are under age 62, there is an annual pass, which now costs $80 for a limited time, typically a year. While a carload of you can still be admitted for free to a park that charges by the vehicle, you won’t get the same fee discounts as the with Senior Pass. Recreation sites vary in the availability of standard and expanded amenities. The expanded amenities are generally activities such as boat launching, camping and swimming. If you’re in a group that’s camping, only you will get the discount. (And it doesn’t apply to gift-shop purchases or concessions.) To learn what amenities are available at various sites and which qualify for the discount, check out www.recreation.gov online or www.nps.gov. To get one of the new Senior Passes, you must apply in person at any federal park or recreation site office. It’s best to bring cash as well as your proof of identity, and you must be a U.S. citizen. 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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Can Vitamins Prevent Macular Degeneration? DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In the last years of his life, my dad suffered from macular degeneration, and it made his life difficult. No one else in my family has had it. I hear vitamins can prevent it. If that is so, which ones, and how much? — D.G. ANSWER: Age-related macular degeneration happens later in life, usually well after 50. Family history and genes have a hand in its development, but having had one parent with it does not doom a person to coming down with it too. Smoking and a highfat diet increase the risk of it. Eating lots of green, leafy vegetables and having fish twice a week appear to prevent it. When the doctor looks into your eyes with a scope, he or she can tell you if there are signs that you might face macular degeneration in the future. Yellow deposits in the retina are warning signs that it could crop up. Those deposits are called drusens. The macula is a small, circular area of the retina that contains visual cells necessary for reading and fine work. “Degeneration” means that those cells begin to wither and die. Advanced macular degeneration affects sight needed for central vision, but off-tothe-side vision remains. The vitamin-mineral treatment you ask about doesn’t prevent macular degeneration nor does it prevent the progression of mild macular changes. It can slow the worsening of moderate or severe macular degeneration. The daily regimen is 500 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, 15 mg of beta carotene, 80 mg of zinc and 2 mg of
copper. This isn’t something that people should start taking on their own; it’s something that should come recommended by their doctor. These doses of vitamins and minerals are higher than the recommended daily allowance calls for. The booklet on macular degeneration goes into greater depth in discussing both the wet and dry forms of this illness. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 701W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6.75 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How effective is niacin at reducing cholesterol? What are its side effects? I can’t take statins. — F.W. ANSWER: In small doses, niacin is a B vitamin. In large doses, niacin lowers LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), raises HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and brings down triglycerides — fats that contribute to artery plugging. It’s a good medicine, especially for people like you, who can’t tolerate statins. Niacin can cause flushing, itching and headache, especially when a person first starts it. Such symptoms are most common with crystalline niacin, the kind that’s rapidly absorbed. With controlled-release niacin, the kind that’s slowly absorbed, those reactions are less frequent, but controlledrelease niacin can damage the liver and raise blood sugar and uric acid. Uric acid is the stuff that triggers gout. A third form of niacin, intermediaterelease niacin, has fewer side effects but is more expensive and requires a prescription. A brand name for the intermediate-release variety is Niaspan. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2007 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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HEALTHY LIVING
At Work All Day? How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Life
(StatePoint) Leading a sedentary lifestyle can have a serious impact on one’s health. In fact, too much sitting can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association, which cites a study that showed that adults who watch more than four hours of television daily had a 46 percent increased risk of death and an 80 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, work environments are not always conducive to physical activity, with tight deadlines and long to-do lists often gluing people to their work stations for hours on end. If you spend a majority of the day at work, here are some great ways to move more during your free time. Go Beyond Traditional Exercise Becoming active doesn’t necessarily mean limiting yourself to elliptical machines and running laps. Find outlets for exercise that excite you, such as hip-hop dance, yoga or even kickboxing. If you
want to add a bit of competition to the mix, long distance races or obstacle courses may be just the motivation you need. Such events can be a great excuse to travel, as they take place all over the world. Get Active with CoWorkers Many experts agree that leaning on friends and coworkers as exercise partners can help boost motivation. In fact, the exercise habits of people you know have a positive influence on your own routine, according to a study published in “Psychology of Sport and Exercise.” Luckily, there are new and fun ways you can get active as a group. For example, to help you and your co-workers get moving, Aflac, the official supplemental insurance provider for Tough Mudder, is taking team building to the next level by inviting co-workers to participate in these highendurance obstacle course challenges as a team. “The Small Business Challenge” encourages employees to enter on behalf of their
company by sharing how teamwork has helped them succeed. If the employees and their business win, they will receive complimentary tickets to participate in a Tough Mudder event and put their teamwork skills and athletic ability to the test. You can find the official rules and enter for a chance to win at toughmudder.com/aflac. Squeeze It In Long workdays are just a reality for many. So, find ways to get your blood flowing while you’re working. Set an alarm that reminds you on the hour to move around or stretch. Consider a desk that converts to a standing position so you can be on your feet a portion of the day. Use the stairs. There are many ways to squeeze in short bouts of exercise that allow you to continue being productive. Do your heart and health a favor and get moving. With so many great new forms of exercise and athletic competition available today, spending time outside of work engaged in physical activity is easier than ever before.
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Ashe keeps on the go for Jesus Inside
speaking to him to try again. By Lucy Weber Ashe spends a lot of time Seventeen-year-old Matthew on his lessons and he gets Ashe puts God first so he can find support from Lakeview time for everything else in his Church in the youth ministry. busy life. Ashe makes sure each month's For two years, the senior at meetings center around a topic McNairy Central High School has and each session has a focus, been writing and leading a questions and Bible verses. No Wednesday evening youth Bible adults attend the 5:30-6:15 study at his church. "My fellow p.m. Bible study that teenagers keep me going," he meets year-round. "I said. feel teens will "My time is taken a talk more than lot with work, when an adult school, church. It is around," he can be a challenge said. that's for sure. I've "I have learned I can do learned that extra stuff and people keep work by putting coming God first," said because they Ashe, the son of want to. Jim and Kelly We're trying Ashe of Selmer, to give all the Tenn. glory to Jesus." "I would not go "The Bible back. I know God study topics just has more in store kind of come to for me." me naturally," Heading into his Matthew Ashe Ashe said. "I do senior year, Ashe things that can be will be taking three fun and serious. I try to mix it up so they Advanced Placement classes, joining in don't lose interest." extracurricular school activities, continuAshe's senior project at school this ing his after-school job at Food Giant and year will deal with service, in JIGO at always working on his lessons for JIGO, home in Selmer and in a second Bible his Bible study that now stands for Jesus study that is starting in Bolivar. The is Greatest Overall. When he started the opportunity to expand the Bible study youth ministry, JIGO stood for Jesus arose this summer on Ashe's mission trip Inside go. to Ecuador when he met a like-minded In July JIGO celebrated its second teen willing to lead JIGO in the neighboranniversary. Ashe has the ministry well ing community. "Another teen stepped planned out and designed to keep stuup to lead it. I'll be visiting there for a dents from eighth grade through high month to get it started. The two Bible school to connect, grow and serve. "I studies will be connected. He will be proknow what I'm going to talk about vided with the lesson and add his own through 2018." take on it." The Bible study got its start originally After graduation, Ashe plans to major when Ashe was in middle school and in history in college with the goal of attending a church conference. He came becoming a history teacher. "I also want home ready to get to work. to be a youth minister and keep my minUnfortunately, that first effort didn't get the attendance he was looking for and the istry going to where we can reach farther away, not just in the United States but study ended. When Ashe attended the overseas as well." same conference later, he heard God
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How New Treatments for PTSD are Helping American Veterans
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(StatePoint) When U.S. servicemen and women return from war, they often return home plagued by anxiety, depression and sometimes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced shocking, frightening or dangerous events. And while the number of affected
veterans is high, emerging treatments are improving their chances for recovery. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, PTSD afflicts up to one in five from Iraq and Afghanistan in a given year, and as many as one in three veterans from earlier conflicts, like Vietnam, during their lifetimes.
As of 2013, roughly 400,000 veterans affiliated with the VA carried this diagnosis. These figures suggest that psychological trauma is a staggering burden on activeduty troops, veterans and society. “Returning home and resuming normal life can be a challenge for any service member. But for someone suffering from PTSD, it can be a crisis,” says Captain Keith Stuessi, M.D., a former Navy doctor and member of the board of Help Heal Veterans, the nation’s largest provider of free therapeutic arts-and-craft kits to U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel. Because the science of PTSD was not well understood until recently, past treatments varied from heavy drugs to hospitalization to simply telling patients to forget about their experiences. But today, clinicians increasingly believe it’s important to employ emerging therapies along with psychotherapy and medication in
a holistic treatment approach. • Mindfulness. According to a new study, adding mindfulness to traditional therapy could be beneficial for soldiers with PTSD. Mindfulness means focusing attention on sensory perceptions and bodily sensations and includes meditation, yoga, breathing exercises and tai-chi. Mindfulness has been shown to decrease heart rate and blood pressure. • Art therapy. When someone expresses feelings through art, the mind can begin to let go of trauma by transferring images and ideas to another object of the patient’s creation. Art therapy can help veterans communicate memories, relieve stress and reduce symptoms of trauma-related disorders. • Craft Therapy. Craft therapy has been proven to be an extremely effective PTSD treatment, and ample evidence sug-
gests it has a positive overall impact on brain function. Foremost, craft therapy helps vets take their minds off events that may have led to their illness. Engaging in craft activities has been shown to address cognitive, neurological and sensory-motor needs by targeting performance skills. It has been shown to help promote the use of right- and leftbrain functioning and help maintain cognitive functioning. More information about craft therapy can be found at HealVets.org. “I’ve seen firsthand how instrumental these emerging therapies can be. Craft therapy, in particular, gives veterans a sense of pride, purpose and productivity, as well as opportunities to connect with family and friends,” says Joe McClain, Captain USN (Retired), CEO of Help Heal Veterans. “The sad reality is that many vets will come home with psychological wounds.
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Why More Americans Should be Talking about Retirement
(StatePoint) More than half of Gen X-ers and 40 percent of Baby Boomers have never given advice to their children about planning for retirement, according to a new study from North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. One retirement industry leader says that this lack of discussion
about money matters can have a big impact on the future of savings. “Even when Americans are talking about retirement with their children, it’s clear from this study that their advice is vague,” said Ann Hughes, chief distribution officer. “The first step in helping the next generation succeed financially could come from simply, clearly
sharing what you’ve learned from your mistakes.” Baby Boomers reported spending money on things they didn’t need, going into too much debt and not saving for retirement when they were young. That’s not what they talked about with their kids, though, according to the study. And with even more Gen X-ers saying they regret spending and accumulating debt than previous generations, they may be on course to repeat their parents’ mistakes. Boomers and Gen X-ers share similar financial fears, according to the study. About 66 percent of Baby Boomers admit they are concerned about outliving their retirement savings. Gen X-ers are even more fearful – 77 percent report the same concern. These fears may stem in part from the fact that many Gen X-ers are getting squeezed – with nearly a fifth of this “sandwich” generation supporting their parents and 71
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need for this service, they call me and I'll call people at the other churches." Churches will also contact her if they would like to have the ushers present at upcoming funerals. Mrs. Burt-Alexander got her start in the comforting program
through her mother, who was a long-time member. "It kind of rubbed off on me," she said. The volunteers meet for regular monthly programs. The next one is set for Sept. 17 at Saint Rest in Guys, Tenn., at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the program is
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members from 12 local churches, both Baptist and Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME). "We are known throughout the area to funeral directors," Mrs. BurtAlexander said. "If they seed a
percent supporting children. To ensure your savings can last a lifetime, start by assessing your current retirement strategy, including benefits such as Social Security and any other income streams. Then look at your future financial needs. You may also wish to investigate options such as a fixed index annuity, which can help protect your nest egg from market volatility and generate steady lifetime income.
welcome to attend. The group also joins together for a Christmas program of fellowship as a thank you for their participation. Mrs. Burt-Alexander credits two dedicated group secretaries for their work with the Ushers Union, Brenda Fingers and Mettie Walker.
While the survey results suggest a growing participation in parents’ retirement planning, there is clearly room for improvement in communication on these subjects. “All too often, money becomes a taboo topic or a source of embarrassment,” Hughes said. “Making time for these discussions can help encourage each generation to avoid making the same mistakes their parents did and plan better for the future.”
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100 Year Birthday Bash for Mrs. Willie Lee Brand Family and friends from far and near gathered at the Civic Center in Houston, MS. on Saturday, August 5th to celebrate her 100th birthday. She was showered with songs, gifts and lost of love.
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6 Signs it’s Time to Quit Your 9-to-5 Desk Job
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(StatePoint) A growing number of workers are moving away from typical 9to-5 desk jobs and are reaping the benefits of being their own bosses or becoming independent contractors. How do you know if that lifestyle is for you? Here are six reasons you may not be meant to be stuck at your desk for eight hours a day. 1. You enjoy working flexible hours. While most traditional jobs have specific hours, being an independent contractor means you get to set your own schedule. Whether you use your free time to spend time with family, enjoy favorite hobbies, hit the gym or travel the world, setting your own hours means greater flexibility where work/life balance is concerned. Plus, if you have a home office, you can also kiss that commute goodbye, giving you more time to work and play. 2. You want the ability to work wherever you want. Not everyone relishes watercooler talk. If four walls have you down, traditional office culture may not be for you. Whether it’s the beach, a café, or your couch, skip the chitchat and other office distractions and set up shop in whatever location inspires you to do your best work. 3. You like having uncapped potential for growth and salary. Even for those accustomed to annual raises, most traditional jobs come with limits to career growth and salary potential. Rather than being at the mercy of such salary caps, consider contracting positions with opportunities for swift, exponential growth.
4. You want to be your own boss and set your own goals. Being a traditional employee often means meeting someone else’s benchmarks. Being an independent contractor means setting your own goals and defining your own success. 5. You like having extra cash on hand to enjoy life. Vacations, cars, gadgets – the higher your earning potential, the more money you will have to spend on all of life’s little extras. 6. You desire a career that challenges and motivates you. Many jobs can seem like drudgery. For a self-starter wanting to be challenged and motivated, forging one’s own path can be much more fulfilling. For all these reasons, many people are seeking opportunities that give them greater control of their hours and earnings, from starting a new business from scratch, to working with national brands as consultants and sales representatives. For example, Aflac benefits advisors work with the support of a strong national brand but have the ability to customize a personal brand. Aflac advisors are independent agents and are not employees of Aflac, so they are compensated for performance through commissions, renewals, stocks and bonuses. To learn more about Aflac, which herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus and American Family Life Assurance Company of New York, visit Aflac.com. If you are looking for an opportunity with the potential for growth, it may be time to start your own business.
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Tips to Save Money and the Planet by Reducing Food Waste
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(StatePoint) Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates. This waste not only affects the environment, it impacts shoppers’ wallets, as well. The average family of four discards $1,600 of food each year, according to a
study published by the International Journal on Food System Dynamics. How can you stop wasting and start saving? Follow these tips to ensure the produce you buy is used to its full potential. Plan Purchases Plan meals to create an ingredient shopping list comprised of everything you need for the week. Don’t stray at the store. Select items that can be used in multiple dishes. Be sure to also consider your dining out habits; if you typically grab a few meals away from home, consider picking up a mix of fresh and frozen items to leave some wiggle room in your seven-day plan. Organize Produce When it comes to using fresh items, your policy should be first in, first out. Organize produce in the order you purchased it. Keep items that need to be consumed first within eyesight and put the freshest goods in the back, moving food forward as you go. This
will help ensure items don’t get forgotten in the back. Re-use and Re-purpose Today’s tomato slices can be tomorrow’s tomato soup. Simply place leftover tomatoes and a few other ingredients into the container of a high-powered blender. For example, with a Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series blender, you can create soup without the stovetop using the Hot Soup program setting to blend and heat ingredients. Or, if you have potato, carrot or zucchini skins available, store them in a freezer bag to easily make homemade vegetable broth later. Add the veggies to boiling water and let it simmer on the stove. Drain, season and incorporate the versatile broth into recipes like risotto, curry and vegetable soup. Making guacamole or avocado toast? Leftover avocado browns quickly, so it’s good to have a plan for how to use it immediately. Why not whip up a creamy green smoothie bowl? Or, if
you’re not hungry, make a natural facial mask to tighten pores and firm skin. Use leftover chicken to add some protein to a salad or stir-fry, or finely chop and crisp leftover beef to give texture and extra flavor to pasta and soup. Get Tech Support The latest smart kitchen gadgets can help you limit waste. Ask Alexa what you can make with key ingredients, or try a tool like the Vitamix Perfect Blend Smart Scale & Interactive Recipe App,
which allows users to input items on hand and find blended recipes utilizing those specific ingredients. It can even scale any recipe to the exact amount of the least ingredient available. Come Full Circle Even after taking steps to reduce food waste, you’ll still likely have a few items that need to be discarded. Create a compost pile where you can toss old food scraps to give them new life as fertilizer for your garden.
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Put Your Financial House in Order Let the Labor Day holiday serve as a reminder to review your finances and begin planning for the coming winter. Summer is winding to an end, and if vacation expenses took a larger chunk of cash than you estimated, develop a plan to get credit cards paid off in the next few months. Start watching hardware-store sales flyers for items you know you’ll need for fall fix-it and winterizing projects. Carpenters and roofers have likely finished their lineup of summer work, and you might find some big discounts for work scheduled to be completed in the next month or so. Review your paycheck deductions for the year and compare them to last year’s taxes. Has enough money been held out for taxes so far? Perhaps too much? If you’re giving an interest-free loan to the government all year by having too much taken out of your check, this is a good time to rethink that. Yes, it can be great to get a refund next year, but that refund can be bigger yet if you put the money into an
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• Antiperspirant stains getting you down? These stains — especially once set in — can be notoriously hard to remove. Try sponging the area with diluted ammonia; use a half-cup of water with a tablespoon of ammonia. Let the area set for 15 minutes and launder with a bleach-free detergent. Always check for stain removal before drying, as the heat of a dryer will just make it harder to remove. • Never store out-of-season clothes in the attic, as humidity and high temperatures can take their toll on even the best-stored fabrics. Store them in an out-of-the-way place inside the house. • “With four daughters, the spending on back-to-school clothing was getting out of hand. Finally, we sat our girls down and laid out a budget for them — and they are in charge of how to spend it. We showed them how to look for sales, how to pool funds by going in together on higher-priced items that they really wanted and reminded them to hold on to some of the money for things they might want after school starts. Each girl got her own prepaid VISA card to shop with, and I have to say they did really well. It was easy for them to beg for extra items when it was their parents paying, but they kept careful track of how much they had to spend — and saw how quickly it goes.” — The C. Family in Washington • Keep recipes clean while cooking or baking by slipping the card or page into the tines of a fork. Set the fork in a tall glass and you are in business. • “If you have slippery stairs going into the house, try mixing a little fine sand into an exterior paint. The sand will give you a bit of traction, and it’s unnoticeable if you get a paint that matches your exterior.” — F.E. in Idaho 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.
• You might be surprised to learn that there are no distilleries in the town of Bourbon, Kentucky. • Bausch & Lomb, a company best known for its eye-care products, was originally known as Vulcanite Optical Instrument Company. • Celine Dion and Gladys Knight both made their public singing debuts when they were only 5 years old. • Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of the seventh, and final, installment in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” It’s now become the fastest-selling book in history, with 11 million copies being purchased in the first 24 hours alone. The series has been so successful that the author, J.K. Rowling, is the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. According to Forbes, she is the second richest female entertainer in the world (after Oprah Winfrey, of course), and the magazine also ranked her as the 48th most powerful celebrity for 2007. With all her fame and money, it’s interesting to note that Rowling was once fired for writing on the job. • It was libertarian author and lecturer James Bovard who, in 1994, made the following sage observation: “Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.” • Those who study first families of the United States say that first lady Pat Nixon ironed her own dresses, first lady Rosalynn Carter mended the family’s clothes, and President Harry Truman washed his own undergarments. • The last state to officially abolish slavery was Mississippi — and it wasn’t until 1995 that it happened. *** Thought for the Day: “Beauty is all very well at first sight; but who ever looks at it when it has been in the house for three days?” — William Shakespeare
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Every Day Challenges
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author Have you ever been in situations that caused you to consider making changes in your dealing with a person or a company? Well, I have many times during my life time. Moreover, coming into knowledge about certain situation can be a blessing. Since I am a retired educator, let’s begin with education. (1) What will you do if you hear your child’s elementary teacher mispronouncing words and breaking verbs? In some schools if the teacher is not certified, it could be highly likely that the teacher may not have appropriate command of the English language. All I can say is children do pattern after what they hear. Not only is it important for all teachers to speak correctly, it is significant for parents to use their best language skills also. As a former English teacher, it was easy to tell if the child often heard, “I have done” or “I have did” for example. (2) Suppose your beautician’s hair starts appearing unkempt, and it begins to break off badly. What will you the client do? Has something gone wrong at the beauty shop of is the beautician going through some person-
al changes? Will you consider the services you are receiving or will you just decide to find another beauty shop? Some leaders are expected to set good examples. Attorneys, doctors, ministers and teachers are examples most believe need to set good moral judgment. One’s morals tell plenty about the person. (3) What will you do if you caught your married minister in the bed with another married church member in the church? Would you report it to the church officials and keep silent? Or would you do nothing but spread gossip? This time I will make the example more practical. (4) Let’s say you were minding your own business walking in the mall while on a shopping trip. All of a sudden you saw a wallet. You picked it up, opened it to see it contained $1,000. As you continued looking inside, you saw the name, address and telephone number of the owner. By the way, this $1,000 could pay the past due house note. What would you do? One’s work place is important! It’s considered a second home because one spends about 40 hours every week there. In that case it is a home. Many individuals love their work place and enjoy working with their coworkers. (5) However, suppose you noticed one of your coworkers stealing money from the cash register and or short changing customers purposefully often. How would you handle this sensitive situation? These five situations are just a few tip of the ice berg experiences one goes through within a life time. Moreover, only each individual can make his/her on decisions as to how he/she will handle important situations like these. Best wishes!
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Peach Melba Breakfast Muffins Here is a quick and easy breakfast. 2 tablespoons raspberry spreadable fruit 1/2 cup (1 medium) peeled and sliced fresh peach 1 English muffin, split and toasted In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spreadable fruit and sliced peaches. Cover with waxed paper and cook on HIGH (100 percent power) for 60 seconds. Let set for 1 minute. Evenly spread mixture over toasted muffins. Serves 2. • Each serving equals: 121 calories, 1g fat, 2g protein, 26g carb., 140mg sodium, 34mg calcium, 1g fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit. Carb Choices: 2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com or call toll-free at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about its “common folk” healthy recipes.
PREP: 10 minutes COOK: About 12 minutes YIELDS: 6 main-dish servings 4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher) 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon hot paprika 3 bone-in beef rib steaks, 1 1/4 inches thick (1 pound each) 1. Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling over medium-high heat. 2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine pepper, salt, garlic powder, brown sugar and paprika. On waxed paper, sprinkle spice mixture over steaks, patting to coat both sides. Let stand 5 minutes. 3. Place steaks on hot grill rack; cook 1 minute on each side to sear. Cover grill and cook 10 to 12 minutes longer for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning over once. 4. Transfer steaks to platter; let stand 10 minutes. Slice steaks on cutting board to serve. • Each serving: About 275 calories, 29g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 15g total fat (6g saturated), 86mg cholesterol, 1,045mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes. © 2007 H
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1. Who was the last Cubs player before Juan Pierre in 2006 with more than 55 stolen bases in a season? 2. Name the last time before 2006 that the Detroit Tigers reached the playoffs. 3. How many losing seasons did Joe Gibbs have during his first run as head coach of the Washington Redskins (1981-1992)? 4. Name the last men’s college basketball Final Four before 2007 that did not have two teams from one conference. 5. When was the last time before 2007 that both teams in the Stanley Cup Finals were seeking their first championship? 6. Who has won the most U.S. track titles in an individual event? 7. Between 1970 and 2000, three foreign-born male golfers won the U.S. Open a total of four times. Name two of them. Answers 1. Frank Chance had 57 stolen bases in 1906. Pierre had 58 in 2006. 2. In 1987, Detroit lost in the A.L. Championship Series to Minnesota. 3. One — he was 7-9 in 1988. 4. It was 1998, when Kentucky (the eventual champion), Utah, Stanford and North Carolina were in the Final Four. 5. It was 1999 (Dallas versus Buffalo). 6. Racewalker Henry Laskau won 10 titles (1948-1957). 7. Tony Jacklin (England) in 1970, David Graham (Australia) in 1981 and Ernie Els (South Africa) in 1994 and 1997.
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Tomatoes Are Ripe for Flavorful Dishes My favorite summer snack is a handful of cherry tomatoes, picked straight from the vine, sprinkled with a little salt. Eating tomatoes was almost unheard of in the early 1800s because they were thought to be poisonous or strictly for ornamental uses. We have Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson of Salem, N.J., to thank for singlehandily proving to Colonial Americans that tomatoes were safe to eat. In 1808, Colonel Johnson brought tomato seeds home from Europe. He not only began growing and eating tomatoes, he offered a prize for
the largest tomato grown in the area. Despite all of Colonel Johnson's efforts, tomatoes were still thought to be poisonous and not safe for human consumption. Finally, he came up with the perfect way to prove that tomatoes were safe to eat. On Sept. 26, 1820, Colonel Johnson stood on the steps of the Salem courthouse, and in front of a crowd of 2,000, ate an entire basket of tomatoes. Many people in the crowd thought he was committing suicide. Johnson predicted, "The time will come when this delicious scarlet apple ... will form the foundation of a great garden industry and will be enjoyed as an edible food." Word quickly spread
that Colonel Johnson had suffered no ill effects from this stunt. Soon, tomatoes became widely accepted as part of American cuisine. Today, Americans consume on average more than 80 pounds of tomatoes each year. Scientifically, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, but since they don't contain the sweet flavor of most fruits
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and are typically used in savory dishes, they're legally classified as a vegetable. Tomatoes are low in calories and a good source of vitamins C, A and K. They're also a very good source of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, chromium and vitamin B1. In addition, tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant and
cancer-preventing properties. I love using tomatoes as the "dish" for salads like this delicious shrimp salad. When you scoop out the tomato pulp, place it in a plastic bag and use it in tomato soup or pasta sauce. The tomato pulp with keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SEAFOOD SALAD 1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp (21 to 25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, chopped; or 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
(optional) 1/2 small purple onion, minced 2 tablespoons reducedfat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 4 large ripe tomatoes, cored In a small bowl, combine the shrimp or crab, celery, basil, olives, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar together until well-combined. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carefully hollow out the inside of each tomato, reserving the tomato pulp. Fill each tomato with a 1/2 cup of the seafood salad. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.