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Get a trim while relaxing in the atmosphere at A Plus Barber Shop and Salon By Lucy Weber At A Plus Barber Shop and Salon in Tupelo, the hair cut is just a part of the overall experience that owner Aaron Washington wants customers to have. "I want my customers to leave knowing they got the best quality service they ever got. I want them feeling like they are part of an extended family," he said. "I want to make sure I give them more than they pay for. "A haircut is not a weekly chore but an experience," Washington said. "A Plus is a good place to come where you'll have an experience like no other." A Plus offers a family friendly environment, catering to men, women and children, with an upscale approach to grooming. Washington and his staff of three stylists and seven barbers want to make sure that everyone who comes in leaves satisfied with results and happy they came to the salon at 526 S. Gloster St. Washington said his shop provides excellent service, quality products and furnishes an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable value. Washington, who got his barber's license in 1993, opened A Plus first in Amory and then see WASHINGTON pg 4

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Local Author Releases Second Book Special to the CNF This week marks the nationwide release of local author Terrance E. Dye “The Awakening” volume 1, first book tour. Dye will be signing his newly released book along with his national best seller “My Conversations with God” February 19, 2019 at the George E. Allen Library in Booneville, Ms. at 6pm. He has been featured on 650AM

WSM Grand Ole Opry Radio, Preach The Word Worldwide Network, 670AM The Gospel as well as other national radio and television appearance. Mr. Dye will also be signing February 24, 2019 at Alkebu-Lan Images at 6pm. Nashville’s Center of African-

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American books, Educational Materials, Gifts, & positive apparel. “The Awakening” volume 1 Is a collection of 25 writings including poetry and short stories of periods in African American History. This booklet is to educate and to show the great influence that African American culture has had and continues to have on the world. “The Awakening” volume 1 is the first volume of a threepart series that is written to encourage and motivate readers to learn more about African American History and the role we have

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Find good home cooking at Molly's Mobile permanent location here," Knight said. "They want to make sure we stay." Knight said she opened in Bethel Springs because the residents didn't have a local restaurant. "There's nothing else here. I opened so people in the community don't have to drive Asked to 15 or 20 minset up on a plot of land utes to get a good In Bethel Springs, Knight meal." said the lunch Molly Knight The restaucrowd grew so quickly that she moved her rant is open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through mobile operation into a Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Fridays building, and she hasn't and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. stopped cooking since. After working in restau- to 2 p.m. Sundays. Knight can be found in the rants all her life, Knight kitchens those hours. said owning her own busi"I do all the cooking," ness is hard work but a job she said. "I'd have to cook she loves. at home three meals a day. "I love that I'm my own Why not get paid for it boss, and I can tell everyhere? I work about 80 one else what to do," she said. "I decided that I need- hours a week, but it's worth it. I get to see everybody." ed to do my own thing." Diners at the restaurant The tiny community of are mostly regular cusBethel Springs has weltomers. "Everybody's a comed the mobile-nowregular, and I treat them all permanent restaurant with like family," she said. open arms and hearty Many of the clientele appetites. "When customers leave, are retirees, and "it's like they say thanks for being By Lucy Weber Tamara "Molly" Knight turned her hobby into a seven-day-a-week business with the opening of Molly's Mobile Kitchen Headquarters a year ago. The Bethel Springs, Tenn., restaurant grew out of Molly's Mobile Kitchen, which Knight started for catering.

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I knew a lady once whose favorite saying was, "If you don't have anything nice to say about somebody, don't say anything at all." We have probably all heard that saying before. But few may actually live by it. There just seems to be so much negativity in the world. And I don't understand why. There are plenty of nice things to say about people. There are plenty of nice stories to read and promote. And there are plenty of good things needing done. In the age of social media, we must be careful about what we accept as truth, and more careful about what we post. I love the poster that asks people to ask themselves a few questions before they post on social media. The questions read as follows: 1) Is it true? 2) Is it helpful? 3) Is it inspiring? 4) Is it necessary? 5) Is it kind? Too often, we do not ask those questions before we randomly post something. Nor do we ask those questions before we "share" or "like" posts or pictures. Seldom do we bother to question the truthfulness of many statements. How many times have you

Be Positive When You Post "shared" something without factchecking it? Sometimes gossip is more interesting than the truth. Things that are not true are often more interesting to talk about. Certainly, there is quite a market for false information. You do not have look too far to find a media outlet of any kind spewing rumors and pandering to gossip-hungry people. But we never consider how these falsehoods affect people. They certainly cannot be helpful to a person. Ephesians 4:29 states, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to

those who hear." Many of my friends have told me they get on social media to be inspired. Most of the posts I see are hardly inspiring. Too often, they are filled with negativity and they're far from necessary. I question the necessity of many of the posts I see. I question the motives and I wonder how anybody can find some posts remotely funny or entertaining. I often ask myself if Jesus had a social media account and we could see it, what type of pictures would He post? What type of posts would He share? Which posts would He like? And lastly, what would He

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I certainly don't need to add to it. Proverbs 26:20-22 states, "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worth of praise, think about these things." Whoo! Whoo! Until Next Time….All Aboard!!

have to say about some of the stuff that people post, share, and like? To me, the most important question a person should ask before posting something is, "Is it is kind?" Why do we post anything that isn't? We are each responsible for our own actions, what we say, and what we post. I have always been told there is enough negativity, evil, and hurt loose in the world.

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FEBRUARY BIBLE TRIVIA 1. Who made a wedding feast before giving the wrong bride to Jacob? 2. What gruesome objects did Saul require from David as dowry for his daughter? 3. Who prompted the Jews after the Babylonian exile to divorce their foreign wives? 4. Where was the wedding at which Jesus changed water into wine? 5. Who, according to John, is the bride of Christ? 6. Who made a seven-day marriage feast but never married the woman he intended? 7. Who gave the bride away at the first wedding? 8. How did Boaz obtain Ruth as his wife? 9. When Shechem the Hivite asked to marry Dinah, what did her brothers ask as a dowry? 10. What did Jacob have to do to marry Rachel? 11. Which Gospel records Jesus' parable of a king's wedding feast for his son? 12. Who sent the servant woman Hagar away at his wife's urging? 13. What unscrupulous king divorced his first wife to marry his brother's wife? 14. In Jesus' parable, how many virgins were to accompany the bride and groom? 15. Who arranged Ishmael's marriage? 16. Who was the first polygamist? 17. Who said that Moses allowed divorce because of people's hardness of heart? 18. Where does the Bible prohibit polygamy? 19. What prophet spoke about Jews divorcing their wives to marry pagan women? 20. What was the levirate law? Send in your answers to the following Bible Trivia Questions and take a chance at winning a complimentary bible from the Community News Flash. Random drawing will be held monthly

January Answers 1. John 2. Paul (I Corinthians 14:20) 3. Luke (1:80) 4. Joel (1:3) 5. Ephesians (6:4) 6. Proverbs (22:6) 7. Eli (I Samuel 3:13) 8. Samuel (I Samuel 8:3) 9. Esau (Genesis 25:28) 10. David (2 Samuel 18:33) 11. Joseph (Genesis 37:3) 12. Hannah (I Samuel 2:19) 13. 127:4 14. Proverbs (17:6) 15. Isaiah (7:3; 8:1-4) 16. Death (Exodus 21:15) 17. Micah (7:6) 18. He must be stoned (Deuteronomy 21:18-21) 19. Abdon (Judges 12:13-14) 20. Abraham (Genesis 22)

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KNIGHT.... from page 1 feeding your grandparents. I know all their names, their children and their grandchildren's names. If they're not here, we know why. If they're sick, we make sure they get something to eat." Knight said she's working on adding a permanent location down the road in Selmer Like good home-cooking, Knight prepares what folks want to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staples on her menu are all meat burgers, slugburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, stuffed

(StatePoint) Flowers and chocolates are always fun to give and receive on Valentine’s Day, but if you are looking to shake things up with your gift-giving, there are plenty of ways to tell someone you love them. Here are unique gift ideas to really wow that special someone. • Go Somewhere: Whether it’s a pair of concert tickets, a long weekend to an exciting destination or dinner on the town, the gift of an experience, particularly one that allows you to spend time together doing something new and different, can be both meaningful and memorable. • Give the Gift of Music: Are you shopping for a musician or someone who would like to learn to play an instrument? Wherever that someone is on his or her musical journey, and no matter your budget, you shouldn’t have to compromise on quality to make Valentine’s Day special. New keyboard models, for example, are making it possible to get great sound quality at a modest price. One example is the CT-X700, which comes

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equipped with tools for learning to play songs, and faithfully reproduces the sound of acoustic instruments such as guitars, drums, basses, brass, wind instruments, string ensembles and more. Its extensive library of 600 tones and 195 rhythms, allows musicians to create their own masterpieces and is nice for budding and seasoned musicians alike. • Cook Together: Beat the crowds and surge pricing -make a romantic playlist, plan a delicious menu and select a great bottle of wine or other beverage of choice for a fine dining Valentine’s Day experience in your own home. • Upgrade Home Technology: Instantaneously upgrade his or her home theater or gaming system with a projector. Look for a model that offers instant on and off functionality so there’s no down time before getting started. The LampFree XJ-F210WN from Casio, a mercuryfree model, has a high power 16-watt speaker and a long operating

life, making it a good choice for serious movie enthusiasts, gear heads and gamers who prefer a low maintenance option. • Personalize It: Use a photo of a beloved pet, the lyrics of a favorite song or a picture of the two of you to personalize a special gift. From jigsaw puzzles to throw blankets to tumblers and cutting boards, you can personalize just about anything these days with photos, monograms, sayings and more. This Valentine’s Day, get creative with your gift-giving. Select items that support your recipient’s hobbies and offer you an opportunity to spend time together.

WASHINGTON.... from page 1 later opened his Tupelo location after moving to town in 1999. "I love this community, and I love being part of this community," said Washington, who's always happy to help out if a customer comes in looking for a donation for a local ball team or league. "I'm here to serve and it's my privilege to serve this community." Washington said he wants to know his clients so he can make them feel at their best, whether they come in at their highest moment or their lowest. "I hear all their stories, and I like to engage with them. I want to have a relationship with them behind a haircut. We're doing what we're doing to make everybody happy." The feeling is mutual. Folks come from all around for the service and satisfaction available at A Plus. Everyone from CEOs to janitors will feel at home at Washington's establishment. "You never know who you'll meet in here," he said.

Philly burgers, stuffed patty melts, fish, steak, salad and a wide variety of specials. "For plate lunches for week days, I take advice from customers so we can provide the kind of food they're wanting," Knight said, adding that with all the suggestions "my whole menu's made before I know it." Molly's Mobile Kitchen still hits the road for caterings and special set-ups wherever hungry folks ask her to come. "We've set up the mobile kitchen a time or two in Corinth," she said. Washington plans to expand by opening a new concept around March 1. He's adding Shades Premier Grooming Lounge at 793 Harrison St. Although the target audience is men since the new establishment will have a man-cave feel, women and children will also be welcomed. Haircuts, hot towel shaves, manicures and pedicures, premier shaves will all be part of the package where folks can come and wind down and relax while being groomed. "It will have the same feel as A Plus but a different vibe," Washington said. Of course, like A Plus, Washington will also be happy to groom, shave and detail beards, one of his specialties. "It's an injustice if they don't let us groom their beards." Both locations will sell Washington's line of grooming products for hair and beards. Washington served as a sales rep years ago for Basic Hair Care products, and that sparked his interest in developing his own top-of-theline products. The dif-

DYE.... from page 1 played in history since the beginning of time. “The Awakening” volume 1 is also a tribute booklet to those who fought and died for our freedom. Published by: Terrance Dye & Kelvin Patton Distributed by: Lulu.com Website: www.terrancedye.com

ferent products in the Aaron Wash line can stimulate hair follicles, hydrate, provide corrective oils and more. For now, the products can only be bought in the salon but Washington plans to make them available soon online. "I want the product to go global." Washington plans to extend his type of hair care in the future through franchising his concept for Shades and A Plus. "I'd like to have 10 franchises in the next five years," he said. Appointments for A Plus and Shades, when open, can be made online at aplusbarbershop.com or by calling 662-255-0415. To see what the finishing results can be, check out A Plus Barber Shop on Facebook.

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Chase Those Winter Blues Away There’s one sure-fire way to get through winter and fight the blues: Think spring. This is the perfect time to start planning for warm weather. Here are some ideas: Plan a garden, whether that means pots on your balcony, a bigger space in your yard or a spot in a community garden. Send for catalogs and lay out your plans on paper. Meanwhile, a green plant or two in your living space can help you think “spring,” as well as cleaning the air. (If you have pets, be sure you can put the plants where they can’t get to them.) Design the perfect cruise or vacation. Check online for information, but go through a local travel agency, as it’s safer than ordering anything online. For adventures closer to home, ask the senior center if it is planning any local trips. Investigate warm weather volunteer work, such as assisting with Habitat for Humanity. Not all of its work involves heavy lifting. Meanwhile, staying active now is a good way to fight any depression while we get through the winter. Think “new.” Look for new places to walk: malls, local high-school gyms, other neighborhoods. Study something new. Check a local college to see if there are classes you can audit. Find a new author and borrow books from the library. (Reference librarians love the question, “What do I read next?”) Check classes in pottery or stained glass and get a head start on next year’s Christmas gifts. Join or start a group that exchanges recipes, reads selected books, does photography, plays with animals at the local shelter or rents weekly videos. If there’s a hobby you’ve wanted to try, winter is a good time to start. Take advantage of all the information on the Internet, either on your own computer or one at the library. 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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Catch a Chill, Catch a Cold? DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My friend and I have an ongoing discussion about how we catch colds. I believe the only way is by being exposed to a germ. My friend agrees, but also says you can become chilled, and that results in a cold. Please settle this once and for all. — L.G. ANSWER: The only way to catch a cold is to meet up with a cold virus. But let’s kick this around a little while it lies there quivering. Rhinoviruses are responsible for many colds. This virus is passed from one person to another most often via the hands and fingers. An infected person invariably will have virus on his or her hands and fingers. If that person touches another person’s hands or fingers, the virus is transferred. All the second person has to do is touch his or her nose or eyes and the virus has found a new home. (The drainage channel for tears siphons viruses into the nose.) It’s also possible to spread a cold through sneezing or coughing, but that’s a secondary route. Many colds are preceded by a body chill. That’s part of the infection symptoms, and that might be what your friend refers to. Once a virus lands in a person’s nose, the time till the development of cold symptoms is short — eight to 12 hours. Runny nose, nasal stuffiness, scratchy throat, cough and sneezing are typical symptoms. They peak in 48 hours and are gone in about one week. A person

is most contagious during the first three days of symptoms, when nasal discharge is at high volume and when it contains the most viruses. If by “chilling” your friend means being in a cold blast of air or getting your feet wet in frigid weather and shivering as a result, she has a slight point. That kind of chilling constricts the nose’s blood vessels and decreases mucus production. It might, therefore, permit cold viruses to mount a more effective attack and can contribute to the ease of catching a cold. All the same, without the virus there is no cold. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 34 and have been jogging for 10 years. I do it year-round. I’ve noticed this winter that my knees feel stiff before I run. They don’t hurt during the run or after. Could this be a sign that I’m getting arthritis? — B.C. ANSWER: It’s not likely that at age 34 you’re coming down with arthritis. It’s more likely a weather thing. Cold weather thickens joint fluid. That makes joints stiff. Warming the fluid by exercise relieves the stiffness. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: As a calorie counter from way back, will I lose weight if I eat 1,500 calories a day? How about if I eat 1,200 calories one day and 1,800 the next? — K.T. ANSWER: If you burn more than 1,500 calories a day but take in only 1,500 calories, you should lose weight. You can still lose if one day you take in slightly more and the next day slightly less. You can count the calorie deficit over a week’s time. *** 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 32853-6475. © 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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in your wallet. Take a moment to think about how you will pay after the fun of spending is over, and don’t forget to review the fine print associated with making big purchases. • Be smart and safe. If you are shopping online, make sure the website starts with ‘https://’ to ensure it’s a credible site before making a purchase, and be sure to turn off Wi-Fi auto-connect and Bluetooth when you’re out and about. Connecting to public Wi-Fi is dangerous and less secure than connecting to your mobile network. In addition, think twice before sharing your logon information over the phone

or clicking on random links in emails from unknown sources, such as “track your package,” or “free gift card.” Fraudsters often impersonate credible companies to get you to share your logon information or click links. Now is also a great time to consider changing your account passwords and enrolling in multifactor authentication (MFA) where available. Using MFA, creating unique passwords, responding to fraud alerts and monitoring your accounts are critical steps to help keep safe. • Start planning to pay it off now. Be sure to keep track of your spending so there are no surprises down the line. Decide when you want to have your card paid off, and calculate the best plan of action based on your lifestyle and finances. Utilize your bank and credit card companies’ resources to create a realistic timeline that still allows for your everyday and monthly expenses. Many financial institutions, such as USAA, offer free financial tools to help. For more tips and resources to help stay on track, spend responsibly and avoid cybercrime, visit usaa.com. By approaching spending responsibly, you can build good credit and avoid financial stress.

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Black History Quick Facts

1. Cathay Williams was the one and only female Buffalo Soldier, posing as a man named William Cathay to enlist in the 38th infantry in 1866. She served for two years before a doctor discovered that she was a woman, leading to her discharge. 2. Both Condoleezza Rice and Martin Luther King, Jr. started college when they were just 15 years old. She studied political science at the University of Denver; he majored in sociology at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

3. Journalist Ida Wells-Barnett refused to give up her railcar seat for a white man in 1884, and bit a conductor on the hand when he tried to force her. She was dragged off the train. She sued the railroad and initially won, but the decision was overturned. 4. In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became the first man to ever set three world records in a single Olympic games. 5. The media made the Black

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Panthers notorious for their Afros, dark apparel, and willingness for armed self-defense, but their manifesto for change launched programs that benefited Black communities nationwide, like free dental care, breakfast for lowincome children, even drama classes. 6. Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is the first institution of higher education founded for African-Americans. It paved the way for the 104 other historically Black colleges, which have produced distinguished alums like

Thurgood Marshall, Spike Lee, and the almighty Oprah. 7. Black ingenuity helped devise creative — and effective — plans to escape enslavement. In 1848, husband-and-wife team William and Ellen Craft made it to the North, and eventually England, when she dressed as a white man and he posed as one of her slaves. A year later, Henry “Box” Brown literally mailed himself to freedom in a shipping box during a 27-hour trip from Richmond to Philadelphia.

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8. Liberia was founded and colonized by expatriates. The West African country is one of two sovereign states in the world started as a colony for ex-slaves and marginalized Black people. Sierra Leone is the other. 9. Jesse Jackson does more than make up words: he negotiated the release of Lt. Robert O. Goodman, Jr., a Black pilot who had been shot down over Syria and taken hostage in 1983. 10. Before he was a blockbuster actor, Will Smith was The Fresh Prince and, along with partner Jazzy Jeff, won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance. They boycotted the awards because the category was barred from television. 11. The hair brush, lawn mower, cellphone, refrigerator, and — thank heavens — the air conditioner were all the fruits of AfricanAmerican inventors’ creative laboring. continued on the next page

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Black History Quick Facts 12. Baseball legend Jackie Robinson had an older brother, Matthew Robinson, who was also a star athlete in his own right. He won a silver medal in the 200-yard dash in the 1936 Olympics — coming in second to Jesse Owens. 13. Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black major-party presidential candidate survived three assassination attempts during her 1972 campaign. 14. Eatonville, Florida, the childhood home of writer and cultural anthropologist (and my all-time favorite author!) Zora Neale Hurston, is also the first town in the country to be incorporated by African-Americans. 15. in 1948, multitalented actor, singer, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson was considered for a U.S. vice presidential spot on Henry A. Wallace's Progressive Party ticket. 16. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, snagged several Guinness World Records, including highest annual earnings for a pop star, best-selling album of all time for his classic, Thriller, and most Grammy Awards won in a year (he took home 8). Incidentally, Beyonce holds that record for the ladies — she took home six in 2010.

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17. Tice Davids, a runaway slave from Kentucky, was the inspiration for the first usage of the term “Underground Railroad.” When he swam across the Ohio River to freedom, his former owner assumed he’d drowned and told the local paper if Davids had escaped, he must have traveled on "an underground railroad." (Davids actually made it alive and well.) 18. In 1739, the Stono Rebellion in South Carolina became the largest slave revolt in colonial America — some of the men who participated had been soldiers in Africa before being sold into slavery. 19. Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a real place, so to speak. The home of Josiah Henson, whose life is generally believed to have been an inspiration for the novel, has been restored and added to the National Register of Historic Places in North Bethesda, Maryland. 20. Maya Angelou stopped celebrating her birthday for many years following the assassination of her friend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the same day. She annually sent flowers to Mrs. King to commemorate that day. 21. At age 42, Satchel Paige became the oldest rookie to play Major League Baseball and continued to play until he was 47. 22. In 1967, Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. became the first African-American to be trained as an astronaut. He unfortunately died in a plane crash during flight training before he could be sent on his first space mission. Sixteen years later, Guion “Guy” Bluford carried on Lawrence’s legacy by becoming the first Black man in space. 23. Langston Hughes’ daddy discouraged him from being a writer and only agreed to pay for his college education if he studied engineering. 24. Architect Paul Williams mastered the art of drawing upside down so that he could sit across from — not next to — white clients who didn’t want to sit side-by-side with a Black person. 25. Barack Obama is a lot of firsts, but he’s also a Grammy award winner. His audio books, Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope, won Best Spoken Word Album in 2008. 26. Athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith made history — and headlines — when they raised their black-gloved fists on the awards stand at the 1968 Olympics. Both also wore Black socks and no shoes on the podium, representing Black poverty in America. 27. After retiring from baseball, Jackie Robinson helped establish the African-American owned and controlled Freedom Bank. 28. Being mischievous was Thurgood Marshall’s gateway to the law. For punishment, he was forced to copy the Constitution. It eventually piqued his interest.

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Hooray for PB&J Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a lunchtime favorite. Although Dr. George Washington Carver invented more than 300 uses for the peanut, the invention of peanut butter isn’t on the list of his accomplishments. The first U.S. patents for peanut butter were issued to Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Montreal, Quebec, in 1884 and J. H. Kellog in 1897. Edson created his version of peanut butter by milling roasted peanuts between heated surfaces until the peanuts reached “a fluid or semifluid state and a consistency like that of butter, lard or ointment.” Health and cereal guru J.H. Kellogg called the pasty substance he created “nut butter.” Making a peanut butter sandwich using organic products is an easy way

to create a healthy lunch. Peanut butter contains high levels of monounsaturated fats and resveratrol, which help to protect against the risk of cardiovascular disease. Peanut butter is packed with protein and contains vitamins B3 and E, magnesium, folate and dietary fiber. Recently, there have been some concerns about peanut allegeries, especially among schoolchildren. Many schools now have a “peanut table” or forbid trading lunches at school. Check your school’s peanut policy before packing your child’s lunch. Theses recipes for Apple Peanut Butter on Cinnamon Raisin Bread and Grilled PB&J Sandwiches are great for breakfast, lunch or as an after-school snack. Changing the type of bread you use for your peanut butter sandwiches adds variety and more nutrients. Some children prefer white bread, and now white whole-grain wheat bread is available. White whole-wheat bread is

made with the whole grain and an albino or white variety of wheat. The albino wheat is lighter in color and has a sweet, mild flavor. You can make the Apple Peanut Butter sandwiches the night before and store them, wrapped, in the refrigerator. Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwiches also make a deliciously easy to make breakfast or snack. APPLE PEANUT BUTTER ON CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD When sliced apples are exposed to air they start to turn brown from oxidation. Dip the apples in a mixture of water and a fresh lemon juice to keep them beautifully crisp.

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1 small organic apple — unpeeled or peeled, cored and sliced or shredded 1/2 cup organic peanut butter 2 tablespoons organic honey 8 slices whole-grain cinnamon raisin bread In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and honey. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter onto one side of each slice of 4 pieces of the bread. Place an equal amount of the sliced or shredded apple on top of the peanut butter. Place the remaining slice of bread on top of the apple to make a sandwich. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Makes 4 sandwiches. GRILLED PB&J 3 teaspoons butter, softened 4 slices whole-wheat white bread

2 teaspoons organic peanut butter 4 teaspoons, any flavor, fruit jelly 1. If using a toaster oven, preheat the oven to 450 F. Spread a teaspoon of the butter on one side of two slices of the bread. Spread the peanut butter and then the jelly on the remaining two slices of the bread. Top with the buttered slice of bread, so that peanut butter and jelly are in the middle. 2. If using a skillet, melt the remaining teaspoon of the butter on

high heat. Place the unbuttered slice of the bread down in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, and then turn and cook the bread on the buttered side until golden brown and heated through. 3. If using a toaster oven, butter one side of the bread and spread the peanut butter and jelly on the other. Toast the slices and then place one slice on top of the other to make a sandwich. Makes 2 sandwiches.

February 2019

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By Samantha Weaver

• To make a great place for face cloths and even books in your bathroom, install a window box on the inside. Find a window box that will fit on the ledge and secure it in place. Bathroom windows usually are small, and it’s a great place to stash stuff and keep it out of the way. • “Some restaurants have really durable kid cups that come with a kids’ meal. We tend to save these, like most parents. I have several in the car, washed and stacked with their lids. I’ve also stashed some individually wrapped straws with them. Whenever we go to the park, we can pull them out and fill them at the water fountain. It’s really convenient, and we don’t feel bad if they need to get trashed or we lose track of them.” — T.C. in Texas • To protect a boo-boo that’s on an awkward spot on your finger, cut the finger off a rubber glove and wear it. It can help to keep a slipping bandage in place, and if you secure it with waterproof tape, you can keep your wound dry. • “I love pizza, but don’t like reheated pizza — at least I didn’t until I found out about this little trick. Microwave the slice to warm. Then slip it into a nonstick skillet to cook the rest of the way. It takes only a few minutes, but you end up with a crispy crust and no cheese melting off the side (you can just flick it back on). It’s great!” — M., via e-mail • Got dry knuckles? It’s not surprising at this time of year. Let your lip balm do double duty. Rub it into the dry skin at your knuckles and around your nails for some instant dry-skin relief. 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.

• It was American cartoonist, humorist and journalist Kin Hubbard who made the following sage observation: “There’s no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn’t tell you about it?” • Next time you’re in Iowa, you might want to stop by the rural town of Riverside, which touts itself as the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Yep, the future birthplace. It seems that “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry asserted that the character of James Tiberius Kirk was born in Iowa, but he didn’t specify exactly where. In 1985, the Riverside City Council voted to declare their town the future birthplace of the character, later writing to Roddenberry and receiving his approval. In honor of its newfound claim to fame, the city began hosting an annual Trek Fest, complete with a Spockapalooza battle of the bands. • If you enjoy cooking, you might have heard of some of the following cookbooks: “Kill It and Grill It,” “The Joy of Pickling,” “Full of Beans,” “The Stinking Cookbook” and “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat!” Then again, maybe not. • The term “bric-a-brac,” usually used to refer to a collection of tawdry trinkets, comes from the French, where its original meaning was “at random.” • Most parents of small children know that trampolines can be dangerous, and they are. Every year, nearly 100,000 people receive emergencyroom treatment for injuries sustained while using trampolines. Those injuries are hardly ever fatal, though. Pools, on the other hand, are far more deadly; more than 1,000 people in the United States die in swimming pools annually. *** Thought for the Day: If living conditions don’t stop improving in this country, we’re going to run out of humble beginnings for our great men. — Russell P. Askue

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Senior Citizens and Dress Habits

J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author We always talk about how teen boys and girls dress? It's time to put the shoe on the other foot. Let us talk about seniors and their choice of dressing. This does not mean I do not believe in freedom of dress. It simply means freedom of appropriate dress habits. How does it make you feel when you see a person above fifty dressed like a teen? That something to think about, isn't it.? Women, we really have to think about this question. I have purchased some beautiful suits, but the skirts were too short or too tight, and I had to have the skirt altered in length about two to four inches and or let our. Yes, I know I do not need to dress like my grandmother did. Yet, I need to stay within reason for my age. Another point I need to make. Should those fifty or older wear jeans with holes in them? . I saw a lady in her 50s with holes in her jeans. Guess where the holes were? They were in the same places where teens wear holes in their jeans; knee, crouch and the butt. They did not make this woman look younger or more desirable; it probably took

away; from her appearance and made her appear confused as to who she was. Wearing make-up is okay. It's the way the senior wears the make-up that counts. Does it need to be heavy or does it need to be even and appropriate for the skin color? The average senior is not am actor or television star so why wear too much makeup? Seniors, remember to wear make-up for the stage of your life. Why use ODD colors such as purple, blue, red or green for hair color. I understand using a rinse such as highlighting brown, black or blond depending on what is appropriate for the individual's natural hair color. Let us not forget the earrings! They were meant for ears. Now some seniors have placed them in their noses and on their tongues, to name a few places. Finally, the five inch or plus high hill shoes are now the fashion. Besides being uncomfortable, extremely high hill shoes are very dangerous for seniors. As we get older, our balance chances too. Breaking a bone is at high risk for seniors. Is it reasonable to want to take that change? Seniors , you may want to take this in consideration. TO CONCLUDE, JUST BECAUSE SOMEBODY ELSE DOES SOMETHING, DOES IT MEAN IT IS GOOD FOR YOU?

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Healthy Cheesecake

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ounces extra-lean ground turkey or beef 1/2 cup chunky salsa 1 cup (one 8-ounce can) tomato sauce Brown sugar substitute to equal 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cups (one 16-ounce can) French-cut green beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 cups water 2 cups instant potato flakes 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon chili seasoning 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat. Stir in salsa, tomato sauce and brown sugar substitute. Add green beans and half of Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. 3. In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes and dry milk powder. Add yogurt, parsley flakes, chili seasoning, black pepper and remaining Cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine. Spread potato mixture evenly over meat mixture. 4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Place baking dish on wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. • Each serving equals: 209 calories, 5g fat, 16g protein, 25g carb., 358mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1 Starch.

As we lightened up this Big Apple classic, we decided on a new motto: If we can fake cheesecake here, we can fake it anywhere. And we did, cutting nearly 200 calories, 21 grams of fat and 141 milligrams of cholesterol, simply by using low-fat and fatfree dairy products and streamlining the crust. 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free vegetable oil spread, melted 3 packages (8-ounce) reducedfat cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 pints fat-free sour cream 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. In 9-inch springform pan, stir crumbs with spread until moistened. With hand, firmly press mixture onto bottom of pan. Bake crust 15 minutes or until deep golden. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack. 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. Combine sugar and cornstarch. Slowly beat sugar mixture into cream cheese. On low speed, beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs and egg whites, 1 at a time, until blended. 3. Pour batter over crust in pan. Bake cheesecake 1 hour. Edge will be set, but center will still jiggle. Turn oven off; let cheesecake remain in oven 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack. Run thin knife around edge of cheesecake to prevent cracking during cooling. Cool in pan, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan to serve. Serves 16. • Each serving: About 255 calories, 13g total fat (7g saturated), 59mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 26g total carbohydrate, 8g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.

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1. How many teams did David Cone pitch for during his 17-season majorleague career? 2. Who was the only 20-game winner for the Montreal Expos? 3. Name the former member of the NFL’s Cardinals to most recently be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 4. Who was the first Division I men’s basketball player to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season? 5. Name the youngest defenseman in New York Rangers history. 6. Who was the last runner to be a three-time winner of the New York City Marathon? 7. How many career victories did Nancy Lopez have on the LPGA Tour? Answers 1. Five (Kansas City, New York Mets, Toronto, New York Yankees, Boston). 2. Ross Grimsley went 20-11 in 1978. 3. Cornerback Roger Wehrli in 2007. 4. Xavier McDaniel averaged 27.2 points and 14.8 rebounds a game for Wichita State in 1984-85. 5. Dave Maloney was 18 when he played for the Rangers during the 1974-75 season. 6. Alberto Salazar won it three consecutive years, 1980-82. 7. She won 48 times.

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MONEY

Tips to Tackle Your Financial Goals With Confidence

(StatePoint) Many Americans have a certain vision for their financial future but not a clear path for how to achieve their goals. Use these tips to tackle your finances with greater confidence. • Set a specific goal. Setting goals may actually boost your confidence about achieving them. In fact, those who set a financial goal for themselves in 2017 were more likely to feel that their finances had improved over the course of the year, compared to those with no financial goal, according to research from Lincoln Financial Group. Whether it’s saving more for retirement or paying off a debt, setting a goal is a great place to start. • Make a plan. Having a financial plan in place can help you prepare for life’s surprises and face them with confidence. A financial plan doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should cover everything that’s important to you at this specific stage of your life. A financial advisor

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Questions 1. Who was head of National Council of Negro Women for 40 years and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal for her work for social equality? 2. Who was an advocate for civil rights, a fund raiser for NAACP, and the first black person to sign a long-term Hollywood contract in 1942? 3. Who was member of Harlem Renaissance, an anthropologist, and author of many books, including "Their Eyes Were Watching God"? 4. Who was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field - in the 1960 Olympics for the 100 and 200 meters and the 400 meter relay? 5. Who is the dancer, singer, actor, fund raiser, author, and poet who read a specially-composed poem at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993? 6. Who was a civil rights activist and President of the Arkansas NAACP who advised the nine high school students who integrated the Little Rock public schools in 1957? 7. Who founded the college that became the Bethune-Cookman University in Florida and founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935? 8. Who was the first black female newspaper publisher and editor in North America (in Ontario, Canada), and the first black woman to enroll in law school ( Howard University)? 9. Who was the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license, and was a barnstorming aviator who performed daredevil tricks? 10. Who was the first black Congresswoman, beginning in 1968; and who in 1972 ran for President and won 151 delegates at the Democratic Convention? 11. Who was America's first great black choreographer, dancer, and teacher who formed the first black dance troupe in the 1940's? 12. Who was first black woman to win a tennis championship at Wimbledon and at the U.S. Open? 13. Who was the first black woman to write a Broadway play (1959) which was made into a movie (1961), "A Raisin in the Sun"? 14. Who was first woman of color to go into space on the shuttle Endeavor in 1992? 15. Who was the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet - as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Carter in 1977, and then served as Secretary of Health and Human Services in 1979? 16. Who was the first woman bank president in America? 17. What slave named Isabella became a fiery orator supporting anti-slavery and woman suffrage after gaining her freedom? 18. Who is considered the first black woman journalist who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of slavery? 19. Who was the black educator who founded the National Training School for Girls about 1909 in Washington, D.C. which was re-named in her honor after her death? 20. What woman was the first African-American in New England to serve as Master of a public high school which position she held for 40 years? Answers 1. Dorothy Height 2. Lena Horne 3. Zora Neale Hurston 4. Wilma Glodean Rudolph 5. Maya Angelou 6. Daisy Lee May Bates 7. Mary Jane McLeod Bethune 8. Mary Ann Shadd Cary 9. Bessie Coleman 10. Shirley Chisholm

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