Thursday • September 18, 2014 • Issue #5 (BPT) - One of the ways people with di- abetes can help manage their disease is balanc- ing food with physical activity, according to the American Diabetes Association (Association). By maintaining a balanced diet with regular ex- ercise, you have the ingredients needed to help live a quality life. There are many ways you can approach a balanced lifestyle and incorporate regular ex- ercise. Here are five tips from the Association to help you get started: 1. Create a healthy plate - It’s easy to put together healthy meals when you use the diabetes plate method. Start with drawing an imaginary line down the middle of the plate. On one side, cut the section in half again. Fill the largest section with non-starchy vegetables like green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and car- rots. In one of the smaller sections, put grains and starchy foods, and put protein foods in the last section. Add a serving of fruit, a serving of dairy, or both as your meal plan allows. To complete your meal, add a low-calorie drink like water, unsweetened tea or coffee. 2. Healthy snacks - When it comes to snacking, think beyond chips and cookies. There are better choices that will give you a nu- trition boost and keep you feeling satisfied un- til your next meal. Some good ideas are small portions of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and low-fat dairy. 3. Exercise and blood glucose - With diabetes, safely exercising while maintain- ing healthy blood glucose levels is important. The Association recommends you have a plan on how to treat hypoglycemia, especially if you have type 1 diabetes. Having a fast-acting carbohydrate like glucose tabs or glucose gel available during your exercise routine can help you to quickly treat hypoglycemia. Test your blood glucose levels (if prescribed) to see how different types of exercise affect you. 4. Aerobic exercises - Aerobic exercise is important for everyone. For good health, it is recommended that you aim for 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic ex- ercise at least 5 days a week or a total of 150 minutes per week. Examples of aerobic exer- cises include brisk walking, biking, dancing, rowing, playing tennis, swimming and climb- ing stairs. These kinds of exercises help lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Aerobic exercise also makes your heart and bones strong, lowers stress and can improve blood circulation. Simple Ways For People With Diabetes To Improve Their Quality Of Life Continued on Page 15 Reaching the end of a job inter- view, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?” The Engineer said, “In the neigh- borhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer said, “Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks va- cation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, a company matching retirement fund for 50% of your salary, and a com- pany car leased every 2 years -- say, a red Corvette?” The Engineer sat up straight and said, “Wow! Are you kidding?” And the interviewer replied, “Yeah, but you started it.” The Interview
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Thursday • September 18, 2014 • Issue #5
(BPT) - One of the ways people with di-abetes can help manage their disease is balanc-ing food with physical activity, according to the American Diabetes Association (Association). By maintaining a balanced diet with regular ex-ercise, you have the ingredients needed to help live a quality life. There are many ways you can approach a balanced lifestyle and incorporate regular ex-ercise. Here are five tips from the Association to help you get started: 1. Create a healthy plate - It’s easy to put together healthy meals when you use the diabetes plate method. Start with drawing an imaginary line down the middle of the plate. On one side, cut the section in half again. Fill the largest section with non-starchy vegetables like green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and car-
rots. In one of the smaller sections, put grains and starchy foods, and put protein foods in the last section. Add a serving of fruit, a serving of dairy, or both as your meal plan allows. To complete your meal, add a low-calorie drink like water, unsweetened tea or coffee. 2. Healthy snacks - When it comes to snacking, think beyond chips and cookies. There are better choices that will give you a nu-trition boost and keep you feeling satisfied un-til your next meal. Some good ideas are small portions of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and low-fat dairy. 3. Exercise and blood glucose - With diabetes, safely exercising while maintain-ing healthy blood glucose levels is important. The Association recommends you have a plan on how to treat hypoglycemia, especially if you have type 1 diabetes. Having a fast-acting carbohydrate like glucose tabs or glucose gel available during your exercise routine can help you to quickly treat hypoglycemia. Test your blood glucose levels (if prescribed) to see how different types of exercise affect you. 4. Aerobic exercises - Aerobic exercise is important for everyone. For good health, it is recommended that you aim for 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic ex-ercise at least 5 days a week or a total of 150 minutes per week. Examples of aerobic exer-cises include brisk walking, biking, dancing, rowing, playing tennis, swimming and climb-ing stairs. These kinds of exercises help lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Aerobic exercise also makes your heart and bones strong, lowers stress and can improve blood circulation.
Simple Ways For People With Diabetes To Improve Their Quality Of Life
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Reaching the end of a job inter-view, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?” The Engineer said, “In the neigh-borhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” The interviewer said, “Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks va-cation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, a company matching retirement fund for 50% of your salary, and a com-pany car leased every 2 years -- say, a red Corvette?” The Engineer sat up straight and said, “Wow! Are you kidding?” And the interviewer replied, “Yeah, but you started it.”
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(StatePoint) Everyone has heard myths about what is and isn’t good for your eye health -- from eating more carrots to lim-iting screen time. Unfortunately, many so-called facts are anything but factual, according to Dr. Ryan Nakamura, a VSP Vision Care optometrist. Here, he sorts fact from fiction. • Myth: Reading in dim
lighting will damage my eyes. • Busted: It may seem hard to believe, but there is no evidence that reading in dim light will cause long-term damage to your eyes. “Dim lighting can lead to eye strain, requiring your eyes to work harder and making them tire more quickly, but it’s only temporary,” says Dr. Nakamura. That said, if you have access to a well-lit room for reading, take advantage of it.
• Myth: The darker the lenses my sunglasses are, the better they will protect my eyes. • Busted: Not exactly. “Dark sunglass lenses may reduce eye dis-comfort for those who experience light sensitivity, but they do not pro-vide additional protection from ultra-violet rays,” says Nakamura. More important than the darkness of your lenses is making sure the sunglasses have UVA and UVB protection -- the only true defense against the sun’s harmful rays. Over time, exposure to UV rays can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and, in some cases, even blindness. So whether you prefer lighter or darker lenses in your frames, sunglasses are a must-have year-round. Don’t forget to make sure the children in your life wear them too.
• Myth: Working many hours in front of a computer screen will change my glasses prescription. • Busted: Working too long in front of the computer won’t change your prescription, but there are some impacts to consider. The blue light emitted from electronic devices can be damaging -- impacting your sleep and possibly causing macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults. Also, using electronics for extended periods of time can result in digital eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain in-clude fatigue, headaches and neck pain. To help protect against digital eye strain and blue light exposure, consider using eyeglass lenses with blue light protection. Also remember the 20-20-20 rule: for every 20 minutes spent looking at your computer, TV or digital device, spend 20 seconds looking at something at least 20 feet away.
• Myth: If you don’t have obvious issues with your vision, you don’t need an annual eye exam. • Busted: A comprehensive annual eye exam can protect far more than just vision. It can detect signs of serious health problems -- includ-ing diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- many times before physical symptoms are present. Some serious eye conditions have no immediately obvious signs or symptoms, such as glaucoma or macu-lar degeneration, and take a comprehensive eye exam to detect. Regard-less of visible symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam is a must every year, Dr. Nakamura recommends.
For more information, visit SeeMuchMore.com. Don’t just believe old wives’ tales when it comes to eye health. Arm yourself with the facts to better protect your family’s vision long term.
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(BPT) - Whoever first said, “You can’t go home again,” probably wasn’t considering the 38 million home-based businesses in the United States, or the approximately 37 mil-lion households that have ac-tive home offices. More work-ers are plying their trade from home, as employers recognize the value of flexibility for their
work force and more employees decide to enter the ranks of American entrepreneurship. It’s not just small business owners or lucky full-time employees who are working from home, either; the Bureau of Labor Statistics says 24 percent of people employed outside the home work at home at least some of the time. If you’re poised to become home-based, here are some things to consider as you’re putting your home office in order: Location is key Without the need to fight rush-hour traffic during a twice-daily commute, you may think the location of your home office isn’t that im-portant. Actually, it is. Where your office is located in your home can affect your productivity and even your personal life. Choose a room that’s in your home’s heavy traffic lanes, and you could face frequent interruptions. Park your desk in the game room over the garage and you may feel isolated from the rest of the house. Try to stuff a desk in a corner of your bedroom and you’ll spend most of your life stuck in the same room - you may even feel less inclined to sleep there if you’re always working in your bedroom.
Going Home Again:A Great Office Is a Key To Success
For New Home-Based Workers
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When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren’t smart enough to get out of
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Fairview UnitedMethodist Church
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First Baptist Church Albertville309 East Main Street
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church201 Rose Road
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The Potter’s House 210 Sand Mt Dr.
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BOAZAll Saints’ Anglican Church
706 North Main StreetBoaz, Alabama 35957
Belaire Baptist Church1505 Oak Drive
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Boaz Church of God115 McGee Street
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First Baptist Church225 S. Main Street
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Last Night at church I had a “flashback” of sorts, I remembered a song I listened to in my “druggie daze” called “Comfortably Numb” and I believe that describes how many of us walk through life. Completely comfortable in our numbness, not FEELING anything, because feeling takes commitment, getting involved in something, CARING about something. I know what it’s like to suffer tragedy, betrayal, loss and a whole host of disappointment. I’ve been through a divorce, been widowed, been lied about and mistreated in and out of the church, jobs, by friends and family.
I have only recently discovered how com-fortable I became in my numbness. It’s so much easier to just go through the motions, to not care. But, it is an empty void of existence ~ A Hollow Shell. Depression is real and deceptive, subtle and seducing, just retreat back into your shell where no one can hurt you again. But that’s
not living, that’s not God’s Best. He gave us all things to ENJOY ~ when was the last time you enjoyed ANYTHING?
Pray about it and ask God to direct your steps in the healing process. I think the first step is trust in God’s GOODNESS enough to let Him into the hidden chambers of your heart and al-lowing Him to reveal the pain in the way only He can ~ without harming us. Then once it comes out into the open let Him guide you to get some help ~ no man is an Island unto himself, or we were never created to be anyway. Find someone you can talk to, who will listen and pray with you. The devil loves to keep things hidden in the shadows so he can torment you over what “might be”. Once it’s exposed, it’s disarmed.
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(StatePoint) With classes, sports, homework and other activities, weekdays are action packed for kids. Unfortunately, some students deal with an unwelcome addition to their daily routine -- bullying. An estimated 13 million students are bullied annually, according to
government statistics. With online social media so widely available to kids today, bul-lying doesn’t necessarily stop after school, and often takes place round-the-clock. The repercussions can be missed days of school, depression and even suicide. Fortunately, kids are getting more help these days as bullying prevention efforts are growing nationwide. Cartoon Network has been a pioneer in this space and its “Stop Bullying: Speak Up” campaign has been empowering bystanders to put a stop to bullying since it launched in 2010. On average, more than 100,000 people visit the initiative’s website monthly to learn prevention strategies. “Speaking up to a trusted adult is the safest, most effective way for victims and bystanders to bring an end to a bullying situation,” says Alice Cahn, Cartoon Network vice president of social responsibility. “Bystanders in particular can be powerful agents for change when they report incidents.” Support for Cartoon Network’s award-winning pro-social effort has come from such diverse organizations as Facebook, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, LG Mobile, and CNN. President Obama even invited Cartoon Network to the first Bullying Prevention Summit at the White House, and later introduced the initiative’s first documentary, “Speak Up.” This year, Cartoon Network’s Speak Up Week (Sept. 29 - Oct. 3) kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month in October and is a great time to review ways that adults and kids can stand up to bullying: • Cyberbullying: Don’t contribute to the problem by sharing, sav-ing, forwarding or reposting information. If you’re on the receiving end, resist the urge to get back at the person or fix the issue online -- both can make the problem worse. Get offline and deal with it in real life. Parents can help prevent cyberbullying by monitoring kids’ use of computers, mobile phones and tablets. • Don’t stand by: Research has found that when bullying occurs and a bystander intervenes by speaking up, more than half of bullying situations stop within just 10 seconds. • Share your voice: Cartoon Network is recruiting 1MM students, parents, teachers, legislators and anyone concerned about bullying pre-vention to submit user-generated videos that feature individuals declar-ing the phrase, “I Speak Up!” You can use a smartphone or go online to upload your own video to the www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com website. Participants are also encouraged to use the hashtag, #ISpeakUp to share videos via their own social media platforms to help spread the word and enlist friends to take part in the 1MM challenge. Select videos will appear on-air as part of new campaign spots for Cartoon Network, its digital platforms and Boomerang. • Listen: Parents should check in with kids periodically to make sure they’re safe and happy at school, on the playground and online. If you’re an adult and a child tells you about a bullying situation, listen. Either let the school know about the issue or talk to the other children’s parents about putting a stop to the behavior. Whether you’re a victim, a bystander or a concerned adult, don’t sweep bullying under the rug. By speaking out against cruelty, you can help end bullying.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An offer to help with a stalled project should reassure you that you have a workable plan in spite of the problems in getting it up and running. The week’s end brings more positive news.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A past prob-lem about a workplace situation re-emerges early in the week. Talking things out helps ease tensions by midweek, but some hurt feelings could linger a few more days.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Optimistic aspects dominate your efforts. However, expect to confront some criticism, some of which might be valid, so keep an open mind. But overall, it’s your views that will count.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Social inter-action with new people, especially on the job, could be a bit strained in the early part of the week. But the awkwardness passes as you get to know each other better.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect news about a follow-up to a workplace change that could make a difference in your career path. Meanwhile, new friends widen the circle for all you Social Lions who love to party.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) En-joy your well-earned plaudits for a job well done. But be aware that some people might not share your colleagues’ admiration, and you might have to work harder to win them over.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good week to recheck your probably al-ready overlong “to do” list and decide what
to keep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focus your energy on what’s really im-portant.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to take a new perspective on what you’ve been offered. Expanding your view could help to uncover any plusses or minuses that weren’t apparent at first.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Applying the usual methods to this week’s unique challenges might not work too well. Instead, use your creativity to find a way to resolve any impasse that develops.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) So what if fate throws some obstacles in your path this week? Just keep in mind that the sure-footed and resolute Goat can get past any barrier by focusing on the goals up ahead.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week calls for better communication with people in both your private life and the workplace. Start by asking questions, and then pay close attention to the answers.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Poten-tially beneficial workplace changes could be closer than you realize. Make sure you know what’s going on so that you’re not left high and dry when the good things happen.
BORN THIS WEEK: You’re not timid about pushing to have your aims realized once you’ve set your mind to accomplishing your goals.(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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(StatePoint) It’s time to start preparing your home to make sure it can efficiently handle cold-er weather. “There are many small, low-hassle items you can com-plete to ‘winterize’ your home,” says David Andreozzi, principal of Andreozzi Architects and the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) National Chair of CRAN,
the AIA’s Custom Residential Architects Network. “Prepping your home for the season ensures you aren’t dealing with major issues when they are harder to tackle, and can prevent costly repairs come springtime.” To help homeowners prepare, Andreozzi offers the following ad-vice. Check Chimneys and Gutters Regular checks of your chimneys and gutters are both safe-ty-smart and wallet-friendly. Fireplace dampers should be closed and functioning properly to protect against drafts and keep heating costs down. Leaving a damper open or using a broken one is the equivalent to leaving a window open when the air conditioner is running. While sometimes not as noticeable as a chimney draft, ice is an-other danger. It can build up in gutters quickly if there is debris there from previous seasons. In order for ice to melt and drain properly, drains must be clear. Clean your gutters when it’s warm to prevent clogs and costly replacements.
Remember Watering Systems This is especially important for new home buyers who may not think to look for this. Water trapped in an outdoor faucet, spigot or irri-gation system can cause a pipe to burst if ice settles inside. Make it part of your winterizing routine to ensure that outdoor plumbing and pipes are clear before temperatures drop.
Designing for Weather In the design process of your home, it is important that your home is sealed correctly to account for local weather. An architect can advise on how to prevent unwanted drafts. If you have an older home or apartment, use self-adhesive weather stripping to seal cracks in windows and doors, too.
Create a Timetable The change of seasons means maintenance. Create a checklist of tasks with a timetable so you are never scrambling at the last minute. Small items that often slip between the cracks can be taken care of in a timely fashion -- like changing batteries in smoke detectors or cleaning the pilots of the heating system. Andreozzi recommends using a professional twice a year to help tick off some of the trickier items, such as sealing windows. To ensure that you’re hitting all of the pain points, an architect can help you formu-late a full checklist to make the most out of your prep work.
To find an architect in your area, visit http://architectfinder.aia.org/. By preparing now, you can save time and money later.
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You’ll need to balance personal and professional priorities in or-der to decide which room in the house makes the most sense for your home office. Good lighting sets the stage for success The harshness of artificial lighting is a common complaint among people working in offices outside the home. A window in one’s office has long been a sign of prestige in cities across the country, and having abundant natural light in a home office is one of the many advantages of working from home. Natural lighting has a mood-boosting impact that’s been well-documented, making office workers feel happier, healthier and more productive. What’s more, use of natural light can help reduce reliance on artificial lighting and trim utility bills accordingly. If the space you’ve chosen for your home office is short on win-dows and adding them isn’t practical, skylights can be a good alterna-tive, not only for lighting but also to save valuable wall space for other uses. Adding Energy Star-qualified skylights, like those manufactured by VELUX America, can be as cost-effective as installing quality ver-tical windows, without creating the hassle of opening a wall. If you opt for a remote-controlled fresh air skylight, you can also use it to enhance the indoor air quality of your home office. Additionally, many of the features that make skylights appealing in other areas of the house - such as privacy in a bathroom or space conservation in a small bedroom - also make them a good choice for a home office. Finally, skylights can be a good investment for your home-based business. Adding no-leak solar-powered fresh-air skylights and ener-gy-efficient solar-powered blinds to your home office can qualify for a 30-percent federal tax credit on both products, including the installation costs. And from now until Aug. 15, there’s also a $200 cash rebate from VELUX on solar powered skylights. Visit www.veluxusa.com or ener-gystar.gov to learn more about energy-efficient skylights. Want to see how skylights would look in your home? A free skylight planner app is available to show you, room by room, what’s possible with skylights. Furnishings create a foundation Considering how much time you’ll spend in your home office, it’s important to invest in furnishings that will be functional, comfort-able, inspiring and in step with your lifestyle. If you prefer to sit while you work on a computer, the comfort of your office chair will be key. Prefer to get in a bit of healthful exercise while you work? Consider an ergonomic desk that allows you to stand while you type. Many versions of standing desks also can be lowered for use while seated. Desks should incorporate storage and easy access to electron-ic components. Office chairs should be comfortable and ergonomically correct. Be sure your furniture choices not only fit your needs, but the room’s, too. A huge desk may make you feel like a Wall Street CEO, but your enjoyment will evaporate if you don’t have space to walk around the desk in a small office. It’s important to keep office furniture appro-priate to the scale of the room you’ll be working in. The number of people working from home continues to grow, according to Census Bureau statistics. One study by a Chinese travel website found that working from home increased employee productivity by nearly 14 percent, according to the Harvard Business Review. En-suring your home office is set up to inspire can help you achieve greater productivity and satisfaction as you work from home.
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For a homegate touchdown, banish the boring and serve beer-infused chili, which is sure to please all your family, friends and football fans. For other ways to spice up game day, visit www.tabasco.com.
1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, optional
Preparation 1. Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to bowl. 2. Add onion and garlic to drippings remaining in skillet; cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. 3. Return meat to saucepot; stir in cumin. Cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco Sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend fla-vors, stirring occasionally. 4. Serve with cheese, if desired.
Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat
and lightly oil grate. Coat all holes of a muffin pan with cooking spray and
crack an egg into each hole. Place on grill and grill over medium high heat for 2 min-
utes, or to desired doneness.
Recipe by Jen “Have you ever tried eggs on the grill by using a muffin pan? Just spray the pan and crack the eggs and put them on the grill. Try adding some chopped peppers and onions or anything to your liking.”
Fishing is fun but it requires some skill and timing. Regardless of the type of fish or water, there are some fishing tips that everyone should follow. •Check the local fishing reports that day for updates on areas where they’re bit-ing. •Sunrise is an excellent time to fish, try to go out early in the morning. •Pay close attention to the movement of your line. Learn how to understand the difference between a curious fish and one that is biting so you can hook and reel it in. •Research the region you will be fishing in to find out what kinds of fish live there and the things they like. •Be patient. Patience really is the key to good fishing. Bring a book or radio if you plan to out for a long time and remem-ber that all good things come to those who wait. Stay tuned next week for more Fishing Tips & Techniques!
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Here are two items of importance to seniors.
FLU SHOTS Late September or early Octo-ber is not too soon to get your flu shot. Now would be a good time to plan for it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu season can start as early as the beginning of Octo-ber. Did you know: There’s a spe-cial high-dose flu vaccine for seniors age 65 and older? The reason is that the regular dose doesn’t always protect us because our immune system often is weakened. This vaccine is four times as strong, setting up a better immune response. Did you know: That Medicare will pay for the vaccine? (As will most insurance under the Affordable Care Act.) Did you know: You don’t have to go to your doctor to get the flu shot. There are numerous other locations. To find a flu shot in your area, begin scouting the Internet at sites like cvs.com or flushot.healthmap.org, or call your local pharmacy. MEDICARE Open enrollment for Medi-care begins Oct. 15 to change from the Original to an Advantage Plan, or vice versa. Don’t confuse this with the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens enrollment a month later. As a Medicare beneficiary, it’s illegal for a Marketplace company to sell you a Marketplace plan, so don’t be taken in.But there is a caveat: If you have a Marketplace plan and think you’ll sign up for Medicare later, beware that you might be subject to a lifelong penalty if you enroll late. Because of the variety of situ-ations (Marketplace versus Medicare, Part A versus Parts A and B), your best bet is to get advice from Medicare be-fore the signup period begins if you’re now moving from Marketplace to Medicare. Call them at 1-800-MEDI-CARE (1-800-633-4227). Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to [email protected].
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Walking: A Step In The Right Direction Toward Better Health
( N A P S I ) —Here’s a healthy idea: Let your feet help your heart and improve your well-being. Doctors say walking five days a week for 30 minutes at a time may lower your chances of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Walking may also make your bones and muscles
stronger, burn calories and lift your mood. To start a walking program—or just to walk more—try some tips from the brochure “Walking...A Step in the Right Direction” from the Weight-control Information Network (WIN), a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Insti-tutes of Health: Focus On Fun • Walk in places you enjoy, such as a park or shopping center. Make sure that it is safe to do so. • Bring along a friend or family member to chat with or listen to some of your favorite music as you walk. Keep the volume low so that you can hear noises around you.
Be Safe • Walk with others, when possible, and take a phone and ID with you. Celebrate Your Progress • Keep track of your efforts with a jour-nal or log. Record date, time and distance. • Set goals and reward yourself with something like 30 minutes of quiet time to yourself. Free Brochure You can get more healthful tips from WIN’s “Walking...A Step in the Right Direc-tion.” The free brochure features tips, a sample walking program and stretches for walkers. Go to www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/walk-ing.htm to read and download the brochure. It’s a publication of WIN’s Sisters To-gether program, which is designed to encour-age African-American women ages 18 and older to get to and stay at a healthy weight by being more physically active and consuming healthier foods and beverages. Go to the Sisters Together webpage at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/sisters to learn more about that program and ac-cess other materials. Learn More For further information, call WIN at (877) 946-4627, visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov or like WIN at facebook.com/win.niddk.nih.gov.
For more health and happiness, it can help to take a walk with friends every day.
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For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof
in the day of judgment.Matthew 12:36
Simple Ways For People With Diabetes To Improve
Their Quality Of Life
5. Strength training is also important - Aim to do some type of strength training at least two times per week. Lifting weights or us-ing weight machines, resistance bands and cal-isthenics are all great options. Strength train-ing helps lower your blood glucose and builds stronger muscles and bones. For those with diabetes who are inter-ested in getting active, and their friends and family who want to support them, the Associ-ation has 108 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes signature fundraising walks happening across the country. These walks have raised more than $20 million a year to support the Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to im-prove the lives of all people affected by diabe-tes. Walking this year are Mitch and Carly Lenett, a father-daughter team of Red Striders. Red Striders are walkers living with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. They are a re-minder of why this walk exists. “As a person who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 45 years, and a father to Carly, who is also living with type 1, walking side by side with other Red Striders is an empowering experience,” Mitch says. Though the pair has raised thousands of dollars for their local Step Out walk, the family wanted to raise even more for the Association, so Carly combined her love of swimming with fundraising. In the last two years, she has raised more than $20,000 in pledges just for swim-ming laps. In 2013, at 8 years old, she swam 110 laps, more than 1.5 miles, with Olympic silver medalist Kristy Kowal by her side all the way. “Carly is such an inspiration, not just to me as a father, but as a fellow person with type 1 diabetes,” Mitch says. “She is a true demon-stration that diabetes doesn’t have to stop you.” Carly is now in training for her 3-mile swim with Kowal on Sept. 20. Her goal is to raise $15,000. For more information about the Step Out walks or to register for a walk in your com-munity, visit www.diabetes.org/stepout or call (888) DIABETES (888-342-2383).
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Wordsearch ContestWin a $50 Gift Card... Find the Advertisers listed below and tell us which page that their ad was found. Mail this entire page to us at 7032 US Hwy 431 • Albertville, AL 35950. Deadline is September 29, 2014. (Date of Puzzle: September 18, 2014)
Find these names:alabamacraftshowalasoldauctionboazharvestfestivalbottomlinewebdesignbrigittesclothingconstantvaultcustompestcontrolfullcolorprintingincarerxmcclendonauctionhousemcclendonwholesaleniftypicklevarietypigglywigglypinkpanthersalonqslowsmokedsandmountainpesttradebankwlcaccounting
HOW TO PLAY: On this entry form you will find some of the businesses ad-vertised in this issue. Simply browse the Nifty Pickle, look-ing for these advertisements. When you find them, record the page number on which you found their advertisement in the space provided on this en-try form. Then, find and circle that business name in the word search puzzle. Once you have located all of the advertisers listed, complete the entry form and mail this entire page to the address shown above. Your entry must be re-ceived by September 29, 2014. We will then draw one entry from the group of correct entry forms and announce that win-ner in the October 2nd issue. Incorrect or incomplete entry forms will be disqualified. All decisions by Nifty Pickle, Inc. are final. There will be only one winner for this contest each week. GOOD LUCK!
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Would you like to seeyour pet featured in the Nifty Pickle?
Jot down some information about your pet (name, personality, some-thing funny, tricks it can do, etc.) and send it along with a photo to Nif-ty Pickle Pet Pix, PO Box 1161 Guntersville, Alabama 35976, email to [email protected] or bring it by the office at 7032 US Hwy 431 in Albertville (next to Merle Norman).
My Name is RomeoHello, my name is Romeo and I’m a Chihuahua and Shih Poo mixed, also known as a Shi-Chi. I have a sister named Dai-sy, she’s actually a cat, I like to sniff her and tell her “hello” and for some reason she slaps me with her paws every time, I just don’t understand what I am do-ing wrong. I also do tricks, like
putting my paws together and wave at my family for yummy treats. At the end of the day, when its bedtime, I like to wait at the top of the covers until mommy or daddy lift up the covers and then I go under them and snuggle next to my mommy or daddy. That’s basically my wonderful life.
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ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL, CONSULTING, BOOKKEEP-ING and Much More. Call James at WLC ACCOUNTING 256-673-8190. 7032 US Hwy 431 in Albert-ville... 3 Doors Down from The Nifty Pickle Variety Store.
ALABAMA CRAFT SHOW Selling Year Around Crafts hand-made by local artists. Custom or-ders welcome. Piper Station, Boaz. 256-996-4945.
ALASOLD AUCTION 10040 Hwy 431 North in Boaz. Tuesday and Friday Nights. Doors Open at 6pm. Sale starts at 7pm. Every Tuesday is Open to ALL Sellers. For more information, call 256-477-3914.
BOTTOMLINE WEB DESIGN Web Sites starting at ONLY $29.95 per month. Call 256-673-8190.
BRIGITTE’S CHILDREN’S CLOTHING 403 Martling Road, Albertville. 256-744-8404 or 256-506-5853. Family owned business Specializing in Boys and Girls Clothing Sizes Newborn to 14.
CUSTOM PEST CONTROL Termite and Pest Services. We Guarantee Our Service! No Con-tract, No Commitment... Just Dead Bugs! 256-593-6613
McCLENDON AUCTION HOUSE Returns and Shelf Pulls from ALL Major Box Stores. Open Monday - Saturday 9am until 5pm. Sale on Saturday and Thursday at 6:30pm. 702 Chastain Blvd West, Glencoe. 256-492-5333.
McCLENDON WHOLESALE Buy It By The Pallet. Returns and Shelf Pulls from All Major Stores. Great for Auctions, Trade Day, Yard Sales, etc. Open Tuesday - Friday 9am until 4pm. Claybrook Road in Albertville. Call Charlie at 256-477-3914 for more informa-tion.
NIFTY PICKLE VARIETY STORE 7020 US Hwy 431 in Al-bertville, 2 doors down from Ace Hardware. Merchandise Added Daily. We Buy, Sell and Trade. 256-673-8190
PIGGLY WIGGLY of ALBERT-VILLE, BOAZ & GUNTERS-VILLE Shop Piggy Wiggly for Great Specials, Everyday Low Prices, Fresh Meats and Produce and Delicious Deli Bakery Items! Save Even More with the Coupons found in The Nifty Pickle!
PINK PANTHER SALON 208 East Main Street, Albertville. Avon Sold Here. 256-878-7900
Q SLOW SMOKED BBQ 106 South Main Street in Old Down-town Boaz. If you love BBQ, then you will love REAL Q-slow-smoked with natural hardwoods. 256-281-9699. See our ad and cou-pon in this issue.
SAND MOUNTAIN PEST MANAGEMENT Got Bugs? Call Sand Mountain Pest Management at 256-891-7400 and start protect-ing your house from unwanted pests. Be sure to see our coupons in this issue of The Nifty Pickle.
TRADEBANK The Smarter Way To Barter®.Save Cash on Business and Personal Expenses. See our Ad in this issue or call JW at 256-673-8190.
HEADBOARDS and FOOT-BOARDS. ALL Sizes and Styles. Prices range from $18 to $40 for a set. These can be seen at the ware-house in Albertville. Call JW at 256-673-8190.
BED FRAMES/RAILS. ALL siz-es. Prices start at $10. These can be seen at the warehouse in Albert-ville. Call JW at 256-673-8190.
DUNE BUGGY. Needs to be completed. Big Boy Frame, Brand New Tires, New Seats, New Gas Tank and much more. $3000 obo. Call James at 256-673-8190.
OUTSIDE SALES Representa-tive, Graphics Designer, Editori-al Specialist. Mail Your Resume and Salary Requirements to Nifty Pickle, 7032 US Hwy 431, Albert-ville, AL 35950.
Dune Buggy For Sale!
$3,000 obo256-673-8190
New Seats, New Gas Tank, New Tires and
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Steel Store Shelving For
Sale. 8 feet long $80. 4
feet long $45. Call JW
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Located in Albertville.
CLASSIFIEDS: $5 each week for 30 words or less. 10¢ each ad-ditional word. Mail your ad and payment to Nifty Pickle, 7032 US Hwy 431, Albertville, AL 35950 or you can come by the office located at that address. The deadline is ev-ery Monday at Noon.
2 FREE MIXED PIT BULL-DOGS. 3 months old. Need good home. If you get both dogs, I will throw in a bag of dog food. Call Clint at 256-571-6123.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Located on Hwy 431 in Albert-ville. Starting at $150 per month. Utilities Included (Power, Water, Garbage) Telephone and Internet would be up to the renter. Great location with plenty of parking. Shared reception and kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. Call James at 256-673-8190.
