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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Hello everyone! Beautiful weather we have been having. I’m counting down til Halloween, all the little kid’s trick or treating and dressing up brings a smile to my face. Speaking of smiles, when you have grandkids, you have lots of smiles. We all love the watch them at ballgames, cheering, and just being with them makes you smile.

This story is about my brother, Larry. He has a whole herd of grandkids and when Leah calls and tells her Papaw she is getting baptized and wants him to come, of course, he would go. It’s at First Baptist in Fort Smith, Papaw. He would be there. So, the next Sunday, he and Peggy get ready to go see this milestone in Leah’s life. They get to the church, go in, and try to find a seat. They are waiting for the baptizing to start, nothing going on. Peggy text Leah’s mom, Kelly, and tells her we missed the baptizing. Kelly says, no, I’m here and it hasn’t started. My brother, Peggy, and Raylee wait patiently, still no baptizing going on. Now if they were in a pentecostal church, they would have known when there was a baptism. That’s all I’m going to say. More texts, and guess what? They were at Grand Avenue Baptist Church instead of the Ft. Smith Baptist Church. They missed the whole thing, but they did get to fill out a visitor card and hear some good preaching.

Is my family the only ones who do crazy things? Glad Leah got baptized, sorry my brother missed it. Oh, there will be more, oh no, you usually only get baptized once, haha!

Oh no, it’s not just our family. When Jacob and Loren got married, Gina Epperson, my friend, my boss, missed the whole ceremony. She did come to the right venue and she did get there in time to eat at the reception. I mean who doesn’t look at the invitation and make sure the time of the wedding? I will tell you who, Gina Epperson! I like being early for everything or at least on time.

Since I’m on my brother’s case, did I tell y’all about the time my brother was stationed in Panama and they decided to have a yard sale? Keep in mind he’s six foot tall and a big-boned guy. When the people started coming to the sale, one of them picked up a pair of his jeans and he heard them say “grande!! grande!! grandee!!” We still laugh at that story.

This week’s recipe is inside-out cake. The first time I had this cake was when Carolyn Smith made it at a church dinner. I have loved it ever since.

INSIDE OUT CAKE
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
3/4 cup oil
1 can coconut pecan frosting
Grease and flour bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients and bake 45 minutes. You can use different cake mixes and icings. This one is the best in my opinion. You do put the canned frosting in the cake mix and mix it up.

Turn The Towns Teal, a National Awareness Campaign for Ovarian Cancer

Tammy Teague
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Turn The Towns Teal, a National Awareness Campaign for Ovarian Cancer

Turn The Towns Teal®, a national campaign whose mission is to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer, its often subtle symptoms and risk factors, launches its 16h Annual Awareness Campaign in September which is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Teal is the color associated with ovarian cancer.

EVERY WOMAN is at risk of developing ovarian cancer. Knowing the subtle symptoms and risk factors can literally save a woman’s life. If detected in its early stages, the success rate is 90-95%. As of today, there is NO conclusive early detection test.

Turn The Towns Teal® has been represented in all 5o states. The campaign has grown from the original 20 registrants to over 650 registrants last year; this literally translates to thousands of women, men and children throughout the USA participating. The campaign’s success proves its importance.

Turn The Towns Teal® is a 3-tiered campaign: Volunteers can 1) “Teal” their town(s), 2) “Teal” their neighborhoods, businesses, places of worship, etc. and/or 3) “Teal” their personal homes. Participants can register for any tier on our website to get involved and order their campaign materials.

Volunteers tie Teal ribbons throughout their towns,
neighborhoods, businesses and at their homes. Additionally they distribute symptom cards and brochures, display lawn signs, etc., and many wear Turn The Towns Teal® t- shirts and hats. These materials alert the public about this disease. All campaign materials are made in the USA.

“Turn The Towns Teal@’s clever, alliterative title and the campaign was the inspiration of Gail MacNeil (Chatham, NJ 1943-2008). She knew only all too well that there was not enough awareness about Ovarian Cancer and literally created it for others so that they would not have to go through what she and her family endured for 10 years Awareness is our primary mission; however, there are other important aspects of the campaign. Our survivors now feel that their disease is finally being recognized and they want to educate the public. Additionally, those who have lost someone to ovarian cancer find it cathartic to continue the campaign in honor of their loved one. We KNOW for a fact that this campaign has saved women’s lives”, states Jane MacNeil, now President of the Campaign.

POTENTIAL SYMPTOMS
• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain/discomfort
• Vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
• Unexplained changes in bowel habits
• Unexplained weight gain/loss
• Ongoing unusual fatigue
• Back pain
• Menstrual changes
• Pain during intimacy

If these symptoms persist for 10 days to 2 weeks, consult your gynecologist, physician OR preferably a gynecological oncologist

RISK FACTORS LINKED TO OVARIAN CANCER
• Genetic predisposition (BRCA1 / BRCA2 gene)
• Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer
• Increasing age
• Reproductive history and infertility
• Hormone replacement therapy

A Pap test does NOT detect Ovarian Cancer

Turn The Towns Teal® was trademarked by Gail’s husband; he applied for and was granted 501 (C) (3) nonprofit status. Note: None of the officers take any compensation from the campaign. www.turnthetownsteal.org.

JR Tigers Rock and Roar Past Rattlers

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JR Tigers Rock and Roar Past Rattlers

The players on the Mansfield Tigers JR High team have spent their past three years finishing their season as Runner Up. In the 6th Grade, Mansfield finished behind Magazine in the WCFL little league Championship game. Mansfield then came in second place to the Charleston Tigers in the 7th Grade and their first year of JR High in the 8th Grade. So the Tigers made a pact earlier in the year to do everything in their power to break away from the Runner Up curse and become Champions. Mansfield’s road to redemption officially kicked off on Thursday, August 25th as they hosted the Magazine Rattlers for a rematch three years in the making.

Cooper Edwards and Ethan Martin celebrate a Tiger Touchdown.

The Tigers received the opening kickoff and shipped out their powerful offense to get an early start on the Rattlers. Magazine had other plans in mind though as the Rattlers bowed and handed Mansfield two negative yard rushes and an incomplete pass forcing Mansfield to punt. With the Tigers offense out of sync, their defense stepped in to straighten things out. The Rattlers tried to make a quick strike on the Tigers with a pass on their first play, but their aim was off as the ball fell incomplete. That’s when Mansfield’s defense began to feast on the Rattlers backfield. Back to back runs by Magazine were swallowed up by Zander Walters, Braxton Bartlett, and Dawson Robinson along with a host of Tiger teammates swooping into to clean up each play. The Tigers defense forced a Rattler punt, but an ill-advised catch attempt of that punt by Mansfield created a fumble which Magazine recovered giving the Rattlers a fresh set of downs. The Rattlers went back to their passing game and completed a big catch, but the Mansfield defense stood tall and prevented Magazine from scoring as the first quarter of play ended with a score of 0-0.

Zander Walters, Cadien Ore, and Alex Hecox use teamwork to take down a Magazine receiver.

Mansfield started the second quarter with the ball and wasted no time feeding their star studded backfield the ball. Ethan Martin and Zander Walters took the first couple of handoffs for big gains and were then followed by quarterback Cooper Edwards calling his own number for positive yards. The rushing attack drew Magazine into a tight boxed defense which was exactly what Mansfield had planned. With the defense boxed in to stop the run, Mansfield took to the air with a pass. Cooper Edwards found Ethan Martin on a swing route out of the back field and Martin rolled 55 yards downfield for a Tiger touchdown. Although the two point conversion was unsuccessful, the Tigers were still happy with a 6-0 lead in the second quarter.

Ethan Martin takes a handoff from Cooper Edwards and goes for the score.

Magazine would put on a good drive when they got the ball back, but the Tigers defense was an unmovable object in front of the end zone. Outside runs by the Rattlers were quickly cut down by linebackers Alex Hecox and Dawson Robinson. When Magazine tried to pass the ball, they got a face full of the Tigers defensive line aka The Four Horsemen (Braxton Bartlett, Matthew Burton, Logan Ore, and Cadien Ore). If by chance a pass got off though, corners Joseph Carter and Dominic Shores were Johnny on the Spot to swat the ball down. Mansfield would get another shot at scoring before the half as Cooper Edwards again found Ethan Martin on a pass sending Martin 67 yards for the touchdown. Unfortunately, that touchdown was taken off the board due a flag for an illegal man downfield. Even with a small handful of mistakes in the first half, Mansfield still walked into halftime with a 6-0 lead.

Zander Walters slams a Magazine defender to the field for more yards.

It took a halftime breather for the Tigers to shake off their offensive cobwebs, but once they did there was no stopping them. It only took Mansfield one play to score their first points of the second half as Zander Walters took a handoff and steam rolled his way 20 yards through the Rattlers defense for a Tiger Touchdown. Walters doubled down and punched the two point conversion past the goal line to give Mansfield a 14-0 lead. The big score fired up Mansfield’s defense as they sent their head hunters out on the field. Magazines receiver corps found out that they weren’t safe if they caught a pass. If a pass was even touched, Rattler receivers were met immediately by players like Travien Copeland, Dawson Robinson, and Alex Hecox all of whom punished Magazines air game. Mansfield regained possession of the ball and the Tigers rushing attack commenced to pounding out yards again. It became evident that if the Tigers wanted a “T”, they’d better give the ball to “E”. That’s just what Mansfield did and Ethan Martin scored again for the Tigers which pushed the score to 20-0 in the third quarter. Magazine would get their first score of the game late in the fourth quarter, but the Tigers remained calm and finished the game with a 20-8 final score over the Rattlers.

Mansfield’s defensive Four Horsemen: #5 Matthew Burton, #72 Logan Ore, #61 Cadien Ore, and #22 Braxton Bartlett

Head Coach, Tim Cothran, was pleased with his teams performance. “We made a few first game mistakes but the players overcame them well. What mistakes we did see were small and certainly fixable. The teams energy on the field was great. This team is showing a lot of promise”. The JR Tigers have started off the season with a 1-0 record for the first time in a very long time. Although Mansfield is proud with that stat, they know that their schedule will only become more difficult as the season goes on. The Tigers must continue to work hard if they hope to obtain Championship gold this year. Mansfield’s next game will be against the Paris Eagles on Thursday, September 1st. Paris defeated the Waldron Bulldogs 28-0 in their season opener which means the Tigers will have to be on their toes when they welcome the Eagles to The Jungle.

The Different Types of Camouflage Patterns

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The Different Types of Camouflage Patterns

From a tactical perspective, if you’re out on the ground in the field during wartime and wearing camouflage, you have an advantage, at least from a distance. You can even become effectively hidden at close range with most of these camouflage patterns. It all comes down to how you use your materials, and what we have used thus far has been effective on the battlefield. Here are the different types of camouflage patterns so that you can observe them for yourself.

Brushstroke

Many people know this design as the lizard pattern. It came out sometime in the 1950s and 1960s, originated in the United Kingdom, and served to be the national camouflage for over a decade or longer. Additionally, foreign countries, such as Pakistan and Rhodesia, popularized it later on.

Chocolate Chip

People also know the chocolate chip pattern as the “Six Color Desert,” with a more nuanced version that would later inspire the “Three Colored Desert.” US military efforts introduced this during the first Gulf War. It resembled chocolate chip cookies, hence the name.

DPM

This pattern was another invention outlined by British efforts, similar to the lizard pattern. DPM stands for “Disruptive Pattern Material.” It took the color scheme from the M81, which is nearly identical to the woodlands.

Digital Pattern

The US Marine Corps adopted these in 2001, known more formally as the MARPAT. However, they came out in the ‘90s and came in three versions: CADPAT, Vegetato, and multi-cam.

Duck Hunter

While the duck hunter wasn’t a widely known pattern, it came from an early model seen during the second world war in Europe. US military forces used it in the Pacific and no other theater. Then, south Asian militias would later adopt it as their go-to pattern. This format is a primary example of how much military patterns have changed.

Flecktarn

A design completely exclusive to Germany at one time, the flecktarn still stands as their trademark today. It resembles the woodland pattern also, but it’s smaller with more brown and dark, dusky hues.

Leaf

Synonymous with the Vietnam war, this pattern would become infamous in that era. It was, and is, the predecessor of the M81 Woodland and has influenced many others to date.

This article has been a brief overview of the different types of camouflage patterns known throughout the world. Now you have some perspective on how they came to be and how they influenced each other.

Paris Hosts Mansfield in Home Opener for the Eagles

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Paris Hosts Mansfield in Home Opener for the Eagles

It will be a nostalgic look back for both the Mansfield Tigers and the Paris Eagles as they meet again in a 3A non-conference game at Eagles Stadium on September 2. Long time conference rivals before the conference realignments a few years ago, the two teams have met many times before and have had several thrilling games.

The Red Tigers will bring a team into Paris that is peaking in its development as both a team and as a football program. The senior high football numbers are up, and Mansfield has a big number of returning seniors on this year’s team.

The Tigers play in the 3A-1 conference that includes Booneville, Charleston, Hackett, West Fork, Lavaca, Greenland and Cedarville. The 2022 season could be a season that sees the Tigers return to the Class 3A state playoffs. Critical games with Lavaca, Cedarville, West Fork, and Hackett will make the difference for Mansfield with respect to their playoff hopes.

At deadline time for this story, the Tigers were preparing for their August 26 non-conference opener at Magazine. Mansfield defeated the Rattlers a year ago by the score of 41-6. The Tigers 2022 schedule includes:

Sept 2 at Paris

Sept 16 vs Waldron

Sept 23 at West Fork

Sept 30 vs Greenland

Oct 7 vs Charleston

Oct 14 at Booneville

Oct 21 vs Lavaca

Oct 28 at Cedarville

Nov 4 vs Lavaca

The Tigers are coached by Tim Cothran and has an overall record at Mansfield of 10-20. Mansfield has ten returning starters each on both sides of the football and will bring a lot of quality experience and depth into their game Friday with Paris. The Tigers run the spread offense and the 4-2 on defense. Their last playoff appearance was in 2019, which at the time, was the second consecutive year for the Tigers in the program. In 2018, Mansfield advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating Melbourne at home and then losing the next week in a long road trip to Osceola.

Tigers coach Tim Cothran is excited about his team, their depth, and the returning experience they will have this year. When I asked Coach to comment about his team, the Tigers coach said, “We have our best numbers (number of players in the program) in some time. We have 30 players, including 13 seniors. Kids are working hard. I felt like we had a good scrimmage at Mena. Offense is led by Fisher Wilsey and Cole Kindle. Defense is led by Kindel Noblitt and Braxton Byers.”

And play well in the scrimmage, they did…Mansfield traveled to Mena to play in a preseason scrimmage two weeks ago and shocked the world by defeating the 4A Bearcats. Any coach or football savvy fan will tell you that honestly there is not much one can tell from a preseason scrimmage. The conditions are different than game conditions, and coaches tend to play things close to the vest to avoid displaying what they may do during the season. But, it is very noteworthy that Mansfield went to Mena and not only competed, but won the scrimmage. In this writer’s opinion, this may be an indication that Mansfield is about to turn the corner and be a legitimate contender for a playoff spot in the 3A-1 conference.

In full disclosure to our readers, I retired from Mansfield a few years ago as high school principal. I am still very partial to the Red Tigers. And one thing that I know for certain, Mansfield will come into Paris on Friday night focused on winning the game, and every player who steps onto the grass at Eagles Stadium wearing a red helmet will be laser-like focused on giving it everything that they have. Paris, and any other team who plays Mansfield this year, will have to be ready to play and match the intensity that the Red Tigers will bring to the game.

It should be a good football game for all fans, and you will want to get there early to get a seat for this one! And make sure you catch the post-game coverage on the RNN online platform this weekend. Just go to residentnewsnetwork.com and you can access this story at no charge.

And, as always, if you have not yet subscribed to the RNN Logan County weekly newspaper, you can go to the same address and subscribe by clicking on the subscription link.

Good luck to both teams, and RNN Sports will be there to bring you all of the action!

Lady Eagles on Road in Week Three for Big Tests at West Fork and Hackett

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Lady Eagles on Road in Week Three for Big Tests at West Fork and Hackett

After a brief break from the September 5 Labor Day holiday, it will get all too real for the Paris Lady Eagles when they face two huge road trip tests at both West Fork and rival Hackett.

Paris will travel to West Fork on Tuesday, September 6 to play the Lady Tigers in a 3A West road match-up. The first game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m.

And then, the match-up that everyone wants to see every year, the Lady Eagles will travel to Hackett on Thursday, September 8, to battle the Lady Hornets for what should be for the early lead in the conference. The match at Hackett will likely be the first of possibly three or four match-ups on the year, depending on how both teams play and advance in post-season. The first game at Hackett is also scheduled to start at 4 p.m. with the varsity match to begin immediately following the junior varsity match.

RNN Sports will be in both West Fork and Hackett for this critical week in the 3A West conference race. Watch for a recap of the week’s action next weekend on RNN’s online platform at residentnewsnetwork.com . The story will be online and free to our readers.

Good luck to all River Valley teams next week, and RNN will see you in West Fork on Tuesday!

Timepiece: Small Town Lawyer

Tammy Teague
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Timepiece: Small Town Lawyer

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

The year was 1970 and a hot campaign was being conducted by a group of Democrats trying to replace the incumbent governor, Winthrop Rockefeller. The group of Democrats included former governor Orval Faubus, Joe Purcell, and a host of others including a little known lawyer from Charleston, AR. by the name of Dale Bumpers. Described as the best lawyer in a one-lawyer town, no-one gave Bumpers a chance. In fact, he had earlier been defeated for a seat in the Arkansas House of Representative.

Being of a mischievous nature, Danny, Russell Varnell and I decided to prank our ardent Republican neighbor in Midway. Fred Horn had a huge WinRock sign in his front yard and smaller ones scattered around his property. Being short on election funds and workers, Bumpers crew were handing out free stickers, posters, and large signs at his headquarters in Charleston. Russell picked up a trunk load of them to distribute; the campaign workers not understanding that all of them were destined for one site. Parking a short distance away in the darkness, we removed every Republican sign and replaced them with those containing the campaign message of Dale Bumpers. We even crept upon his front porch and placed stickers on his front door.

Fred found the prank funny but it took him several days to remove all the signs. Weeks later, Bumpers won the primary run-off race against Faubus and then, against all odds, defeated Winthrop Rockefeller. It was probably the most astounding upset in the history of Arkansas politics. After two terms as governor, he was elected to the U.S. Senate upsetting J. William Fulbright and John Jones and continued in office there until 1994. On two occasions, he was considered as a dark-horse candidate for president but declined to run, citing family responsibilities and the wish to not run against fellow Arkansan, Bill Clinton.

Our paths crossed again in 1990. Visiting Washington D.C. with students, Bumpers invited us into his office. He was such a friendly and courteous host and the students were quite taken by him. He knew many of their families and questioned students about their parents and grandparents. Talking to one of my students, he offered up his office desk and chair, “Sit down there and make yourself at home, you might one-day sit in that or a bigger office.” All the students took pictures with him. You would think that would be the end of his political duties but later in the day, we were on the tram between capitol buildings when he and the very famous Senator Paul Simon from Illinois exited from a nearby hallway. Bumper hailed us, “you Paris kids, come over here with us.” He introduced us to his friends. Seating himself between two of my students with an arm around each, he rode with us to the other building.

Later, his wife Betty visited my class at Paris and arranged for my students to have dialogue with Russian students of the same age via an international satellite. The program was called Peace Links and I still have a photo of the stately lady sitting at my classroom desk carrying on a conversation with high school kids.

Later in life, Mr. Guy Fenter informed me that Dale Bumpers, serving as school attorney for Charleston Schools, advised the school board to integrate the school immediately after the Supreme Court decision in the Brown case. On Aug. 23, 1954, eleven African-American

students enrolled in Charleston schools; the first public school to do so in the eleven former confederate states.

Although more liberal than myself and from a different party, I commend people that are good hearted and work hard for their nation, community and family. Dale and Betty Bumpers are shining examples of the good things that come from small places. And, by the way, I think I had an impact on getting him elected that first time!

Labor Day Holiday Brings an Opportunity to Reflect on Our Nation

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Labor Day Holiday Brings an Opportunity to Reflect on Our Nation

On Monday, September 5th, we will all enjoy having the day off from work, school, and other obligations as our nation observes the Labor Day holiday. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Labor Day holiday “is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.” And this year, taking a moment to reflect on the value of work and how it contributes to our country’s over all welfare as a nation is, in my opinion, warranted now more than ever.

As a writer, I am not going to engage in a political discussion on the state of labor in our nation. Our nation is at a point in time where we are divided politically on virtually every issue, and the topic of work is perhaps one of the more sensitive issues of our day. So, I will suffice it to say that the Labor Day holiday is more than just an opportunity to be at home or to spend time with family and friends. It is a brief respite in our daily routines where the opportunity is there to take a moment to reflect on the state of our workplaces and the economical contributions that employment brings to all of us.

Schools will be closed as well as other governmental offices on September 5. Banks and other businesses will be closed, and there is no mail delivery on this day.

Governmental offices will be closed on Sept 5 in observance of Labor Day (RNN File Photo / Jim Best)

On behalf of everyone at RNN, we wish you and your family a pleasant and restful Labor Day, and we thank you for your subscriptions and your loyal readership to our publications.

Financial Focus: Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

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Financial Focus: Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

By Jeffery O’Neal, Financial Advisor

As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bond-based mutual funds, you might also have some concerns. However, it’s important to understand why bonds should continue to be an important part of your portfolio.

To begin with, let’s look at what’s happened with bond prices recently. Inflation has heated up, leading the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to help “cool off” the economy. And rising interest rates typically raise bond yields — the total annual income that investors get from their “coupon” (interest) payments. Rising yields can cause a drop in the value of your existing bonds, because investors will want to buy the newly issued bonds that offer higher yields than yours.

And yet, despite this possible drop in their value, the bonds you own can still help you make progress toward your financial goals. Consider these benefits of bond ownership:

• Income – No matter what happens to the value of your bonds, they will continue to provide you with income, in the form of interest payments, until they mature, provided the issuer doesn’t default — and defaults are generally unlikely with investment-grade bonds (those rated BBB or higher). Your interest payments will remain the same throughout the life of your bond, which can help you plan for your cash flow and spending.

• Diversification – As you’ve probably heard, diversification is a key to successful investing. If you only owned one type of asset, such as growth stocks, and the stock market went into a decline, as has happened this year, your portfolio likely would have taken a big hit — even bigger than the one you may have experienced. But bond prices don’t always move in the same direction as stocks, so the presence of bonds in your portfolio — along with other investments, such as government securities and certificates of deposit — can help reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that by itself, diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses in a declining market.)

• Reinvestment opportunities – As mentioned above, rising interest rates and higher yields may reduce the value of your current bonds, but this same development may also offer you some favorable reinvestment opportunities. If you own bonds of varying durations — short-, intermediate- and long-term — you should regularly have some bonds maturing. And in an environment such as the current one, you can reinvest the proceeds of your expiring short-term bonds into new ones issued at potentially higher interest rates. By doing so, you can potentially provide yourself with more income. Also, by owning a mix of bonds, you’ll still have the longer-

term ones working for you, and these bonds typically (but not always) pay a higher interest rate than the shorter-term ones.

It might not feel pleasant to see the current value of your bonds drop. But if you’re not selling them before they mature, and you take advantage of the opportunities afforded by higher yields, you’ll find that owning bonds can still be a valuable part of your investment strategy.

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855
479-963-1321
jeffrey.o’neal@edwardjones.com
edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal
Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments are also subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity.

How To Transition a Little Kid’s Room to a Big Kid’s Room

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How To Transition a Little Kid’s Room to a Big Kid’s Room

Your child has been outgrowing clothes since they were an infant. But now that they’re transitioning from toddlerhood, it’s time to transform their bedroom into a big kid’s room.

Use these simple tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed by all the changes. Find out how to transition a little kid’s room to a big kid’s room.

Determine What Needs To Change

Before you make any changes, take stock of the areas in the room that cause issues for your kid. Do toys they no longer play with take up too much space? Are bookshelves too small now that they’re learning to read? Do you need to increase available floor space?

You can make the best plan for the room by removing outdated items and repurposing the space. Having a plan will help you create a room that easily evolves with your child.

Replace Furniture

To transform a little kid’s room into a big kid’s room, you’ll likely have to replace furniture or add entirely new elements. One of the top things to consider when buying kids’ bedroom furniture is functionality.

If your child needs a place to write, draw, and work on crafts, get a desk. As they grow older, they can use the desk for homework and other activities, too.

If you need more floor space in the room, consider giving your child a loft bed or bunk bed. These popular bedframes help you efficiently use vertical space.

Use Your Kid’s Ideas

While you’ll have the final say on the room’s design, using your kid’s ideas is a great way to give them a space they’ll love. Whenever you have a chance to get your child’s input, narrow down the options and ask. Whether that means letting your child choose between three different wall colors or two different desks, it’s a wonderful bonding experience.

Involving your child in the process of redecorating the room will result in a space that reflects their personality and interests. It’ll be a room you can both enjoy for years to come.

Don’t Change It All

Whether you’re excited or anxious about changing your kid’s room, don’t feel the need to change it all. On a practical level, not everything will need a makeover. But on another level, your child’s comfort items may continue to bring your kid bliss.

Focus on the practical changes, and keep them fun as you make them. Over time, you’ll make more modifications to the room; if you continue to choose child-safe, quality items in a style your kid likes, you’ll love the room at all stages.

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