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Page 4B, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, July 28,2021 © StatePoint Media Dave Says THEME: HAPPY HOUR ACROSS 1. Sail support 5. *Percentage of alco hol, acr. 8. Cheesy sandwich 12. Oil, in Italy 13. What refugees do 14. Noble one 15. *Moscow _ 16. Wrinkly fruit 17. Cereal killer 18. *Non-alcoholic cocktail 20. Elementary particle 21. Old and feeble 22. American cuckoo 23. tunnel 26. Create a misnomer 30. *Tap choice 31. Tooth cover 34. A wedge in golf, e.g. 35. Wesley Snipes’ 1998 movie 37. Notable time 38. Fancy neckwear 39. Denim innovator 40. *Beer , or bier- garten 42. Before, archaic 43. Particular marking on a butterfly 45. Neuter in language, e-g- 47. Red Cross bed 48. (Ele de la CitE river 50. Lump of stuff 52. * 18th Amendment, a.k.a. Act 55. Assemblage of mem bers 56. D’Artagnan’s weapon 57. Freight horse cart 59. “It’s Always in Philadelphia” 60. Wooden pegs 61. *Margarita garnish 62. Lend a hand 63. *Not sweet 64. Sun rising direction DOWN 1. May honoree 2. Homecoming guest 3. Farmer’s storage type 4. Steel on a work boot Special to the Ledger by Melinda Myers Blueberries are a summer favorite, great for snacking, baking, topping your oatmeal and so much more. This nutritious fruit also adds a bit of brain power to your diet and beauty to your landscape with spring blooms, fall color, and of course tasty and colorful fruit. Blueberries are one of the most nutrition al foods loaded with antioxidants that fight cancer, disease, and the effects of aging while helping preserve your eyesight. Boost the benefits by growing your own blueberries. The act of gardening helps strengthen our muscles, increase flexibility, fights stress and boosts our mood. Do a bit of research to find the best blueberry for your garden and dining pleasure. Plan ning ahead prepares you for placing your order when you are ready to plant. Anxious gardeners can put their research to work immediately. Blueberry plants are still available from some nurseries for those who are ready to plant now. Select the blueberry plants suited to your growing conditions. Northern highbush blue berries are productive and suited to moderate climates with at least two months of tempera tures below 40- degrees Fahrenheit. Southern highbush blueberries 5. Relating to aquarium scum 6. Misrepresent 7. Bride screen 8. *Often served dirty, pi. 9. Cogito sum 10. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 11. *Half whiskey, half absinthe cocktail 13. Pointless 14. Chili con carne legumes 19. Between 10 and Queen 22. Breathing matter only need 200-300 hours of 32-45 degrees Fahren heit in winter to produce fruit. This makes them a good choice for those gardening in milder climates. Lowbush blue berries are low-growing varieties native to North eastern United States. Half-high blueberries are a cross between low and high bush blueber ries, tolerating -35 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit, making them a good op tion for colder climates. Rabbit-eye blueberries are large shrubs and suited to areas with long, hot summers and mild winters. Newer compact vari eties allow small space gardeners, apartment dwellers and those with less-than-ideal soil the opportunity to grow their own blueberries. These smaller plants are suitable for containers as well as the garden. In addition to their com pact size and tasty fruit, several have attractive foliage, adding to their ornamental appeal. The Leaves of Pink Icing variety is a mix of pink, blue and deep green. Boxwood enthusiasts will enjoy the foliage and dark blue fruit of Blueberry Buckle. And for those who cannot get enough fruit, check out Perpetua that produces two crops a year. Find a sunny, well- drained location where your plants will thrive, produce a bountiful harvest and you can 23. C in CNN 24. Stray cat’s home 25. Plunder 26. *Fermented honey and water 27. Formed a curve 28. “Fahrenheit 9/11” documentary director 29. Go in 32. * Straight from the bottle 33. Make a blunder 36. *One appeal of hap py hour 38. About or concerning, archaic enjoy their beauty. Although most blueber ries are self-fertile (you only need one plant to produce fruit), you’ll get better results when growing several in your landscape or contain ers. Consider including several varieties with different ripening dates to extend the harvest season. Blueberries are particular about their growing conditions. They prefer moist, well- drained and acidic soils. 41. Knights’ breastplates 44. Dorothy’s sleeping aid 46. Conifer attribute 48. Deep sleep 49. Lament for the dead 50. hub food take out service 51. Solitary 52. Hawk or peddle 53. Toreador Song from “Carmen,” e.g. 54. River obstructions 55. Geological Society of America 58. Thus far Properly prepare the soil by adding organic matter like compost, aged manure, or peat to the planting bed. Or grow your blueberries in a container filled with quality potting mix. Water in-ground and container plantings often enough to keep the soil moist. Mulch the soil with shredded leaves, evergreen needles, or shredded bark to keep See Tasty, page 5B (Make an impact with investing?) Dear Dave, A friend recently men tioned something called impact investing to me. What exactly is this? How do impact invest ment funds perform, and what do you think about them? Carson Dear Car- son, Impact in vesting gen erally aims to benefit society, while providing a profit for the investor, by investing in companies, funds and organizations that are aligned with causes, certain values or issues. Think of it as a middle ground between traditional investing and charitable giving, where you can match your investing with your own particular beliefs. It really isn’t all that dif ferent from investing in traditional mutual funds, except for the goal of the funds. Since their inception, impact investments have averaged returns of a lit tle less than 6%. That’s well below the average return of the S&P 500. Impact investing can do some good, but the truth is it’s hard to measure exactly how much good it’s doing. If you’re going to invest in impact investing funds, you need to make sure you understand exactly how your money is going to help the businesses you invest in, if they’re actually doing what they say they’re doing, and whether or not they’re really making a differ ence for the better. As with all invest ments, it pays to do a lot of research and find an advisor with the heart of a teacher. And never invest in anything if you don’t completely under stand how it works. Re member, it’s your money that’s in the mix. Don’t feel like the odd man out if you’re the only one not joining in on an investment craze your friends are diving into. Per sonally, I recommend investing in good, growth stock mutual funds and real estate paid for with cash. And hey, if you want to make a difference in the world and still invest the old fashioned way, create room in your bud get for charitable giving or saving with the goal of making donations to organizations and causes you care about. I hope this helps, Carson! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 nation al best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ram sey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and en hance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions. 1 S V 3 3 IAI i 1 A V d a a V 3 i 3 a V A N N n s d n O d 0 d 0 1 0 _H_ J__0_ N 3 d 3 ■ 1 o S V _n_ o_ d_ i 3 l/\l V i IAI 0 1 V O 0 d 3 N O d V a 1 1 3 IAI 3 a A d d A a_ v 0 0 IAI 3 1 n O 1 i 0 1 s V \D Happy Birthday To: July 29: Jim Eubanks, Laura Stone, Sabrina Lay- field, Ann Marie Cockrell, Shirley Stiles, Don Cor nett, Amy McCorkle, Bradley Dowis, Clay Barfield, Jerrett Dunham, Janice Phillips, Mike Moorman, Jim Thomas, Donald S. Smith, Kelvin Lockett, Joanne Campbell, Kitty Bishop, Bob Dutton, Hugh Francis, Lauren Davis; July 30: Trip Block, Shan non Carmody, Susan Miller, Mike Calhoun, William Nance, Tanner Graham, Bryce Hall, Mary Wilson, Ellen Dixon, Aubrey Breneman; July 31: Vada Jacobs, Melvin Gibbs, Ray Spraggins, Brian Page, Martin Clark, Robert McCool, Jacob Osborne, Da vid Tate, Ian Benson, Matt Barfield, Sabin Russell, Vangie Thompson, Denver White, Shane Archer, Jamison Evans, Daniel F. Mercer, Cameron Morris; August 1: Abree Spencer, Brandon Parrish, Alex Royals, Abby Royals, Ken Spivey, Shele Hurst, Rhye Gilley, Tessa Runge, Cassandra Sisroe, Dan Daniel, Jeannette Tucker, Martha Davis, C.L. Visage, Bur ton Roberts, Mack McCaskill, Martina M. Wright, Nic Lawton, Laura Cannon, Jessie Ray Phillips, Lamar Owens, Marilyn Bartlett, Jess Posey, Thomas Sellars, Patricial A. Mathis; August 2: Jake Simp kins, Merritt Smith, Tracy McClure, Danny Grebel, Stacey Johnston, David Moncrief, Peggy Parks, Danny Corey, Jim Corbett, James Leverett, Laurie Fantana, Roxie McNabb, Sheryl Lynn Phillips, Rob ert Crutts, Kristie Draper, Augustus Brown, Alan Johnson; August 3: Alex Hunt, Austin Hunt, Aman da Croft, Susan Lansdon, Jason Jones, Kenny Bry ant, Kirby Whitehead, Mike Butts, Kris Cheshire, Amy Knight, Wayne Liebold, Jason Jones, Melissa Sandefur, Davis C. Gardner, Mark Henderson; August 4: Norma Manley, Alex Chaffee, Norma Manley, Adam Kingsbury, Janice Wetsch, Laurine Butts, Ellen Branch, Ed Meeks, Sommer Statham, Anne Scott, June Eubanks, Meagan Owens, Billie Jo Cox, Christopher Lightfoot, Kimerbly Ann Bartlett, Barbara L. Barber, Courtney E. Ormerod Happy Anniversary To: July 29: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Nalley, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manley, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Johnston; July 30: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Markoski, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Powell, Mr and Mrs Jeff Moye; July 31: Mr. and Mrs. Felix Demuth, Mr. and Mrs. Mark O’Con nor, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Lawrence; August 1: Mr. and Mrs. Brian Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Zac Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bowles Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Todd Grissom; August 2: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fore man, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Terebecki, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin E. Ormerod, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Brown; August 3: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Whatley, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerce, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Greely, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sellars; August 4: Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Parson, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thrower, Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeReus, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Robinson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moore 40. “ Milk?” Beautiful and Tasty Blueberries Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com Blueberries are one of the most nutritious foods with antioxidants that fight cancer, disease, and the effects of aging. Dave Ramsey