Baby BoyWilliam Charles Davis was born March 3 to Tommy and Mendi Davis. He was born at River Park Hospital weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Will was 22 1/2 inches long and is the first child for the couple. His grandparents are Monte and Cindy Swann and Jo Eva Davis. Great grandparents include Charles and…

Do you know your banana facts? This information may not seem significant, but it could mean the difference between winning and losing a game of Trivial Pursuit. And wouldn’t you just hate to lose a trivia game because of a banana?Here’s the truth about our little, yellow friends: There are over 500 different types of…

So, you have eaten banana splits for a week and now you need to lose a few pounds. Sometimes fighting the battle of the bulge can be easier said than done. Here are a few tips.1. If no-one sees you eat something, it has no calories2. When drinking a diet Coke with a chocolate bar,…

Bananas can be used to help the following health conditions:Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.Blood pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure.…

A man joins a big corporate empire as a trainee.On his very first day of work, he dials the pantry and shouts into the phone: “Get me a coffee and a banana for breakfast and make it snappy!”The voice from the other side responded, “You fool you’ve dialed the wrong extension! Do you know who…

THE CLASSIC BANANA SKIT FROM SESAME STREET STARRING BERT AND ERNIE(Ernie is standing in the apartment humming to himself. He’s holding a banana in his ear. Bert approaches.)Bert: Hey Ernie? Hey, uh, Ern?Ernie: (Notices Bert) Oh! Hi Bert!Bert: Uh, yeah. Hey Ernie, uh, you know that you have a banana in your ear?Ernie: (Loudly) What…

Banana Yogurt Smoothie2 cups yogurt2 overripe bananas4 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)3/4 teaspoon cinnamon2 pinches nutmeg1/4 teaspoon vanilla Blend all ingredients until smooth. Makes 4 servings. Banana Flats1 cup corn flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup yogurt3 ripe bananas2 teaspoons ghee or butter In medium bowl, mix flour, soda…

LYTLE Young cook, 10-year old-Brennan Lytle, offers his Quick Banana Pudding recipe for our enjoyment. Brennan is no stranger to the kitchen, as he likes to cook and his favorite thing to prepare is breakfast. He prepares eggs, sausage and can even make homemade biscuits. Brennan’s mom has taught him to cook, with help from…

Believe it or not, bananas are grown right here in Warren County on Old Morrison Road. Growing BananasFamily — giant plant, herbaceous perennial of the Monocotyledones group of the Musaceae family. Climate — Ranging from wet tropical to dry tropical Soil — Well-drained, deep, light, very slightly acidic soil, rich in potassium, nitrogen and magnesium…

Marge Sadler, who has worked at the Stewart Pharmacy lunch counter for 25 years, knows how to make a mean banana split. It’s delicious. The banana split, America’s classic dessert, became popular in the 1920s. That’s when ice cream fountains at drug stores around the country began selling the delicious treat.But the banana split debuted…