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Teen focuses on helping others and giving back in the midst of her own busy schedule By Lucy Weber Aniya Tye has a big heart and she is always working to brighten others’ days. “If someone is in need, I try to help. I’m a giving person,” said the 16year-old Biggersville High School student, who is graduating a year early in 2022. “At the end of the day, I want to help people out and bring people closer to God. I’ve never come across anyone who says I can’t.” Aniya has always had a kind heart, and having two major surgeries in 2018 and 2019 to correct her scoliosis influenced her to actively work in the community for good. Since then, she has donated teddy bears to children in hospitals, cooked and given out meals to those who needed them, collected toys at Christmas and given out food. A resident of Corinth, Aniya attends Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Rienzi. As a natural born leader, Aniya finds helping hands in the community to assist in her goodwill endeavors. “My friends ae very supportive. They offer to help and donate supplies.” She said her grandparents Ward and Kare Tye, whom she lives with, are her role models for doing good. “They’ve always been helpful to those in need and help out in the community. I’ve grown up to be active in the community because of them. I’ve never come across anyone who says” Her most recent effort to help spread joy was in cooking spaghetti, chili and macaroni-and-cheese and then handing out more than 100 heaping plates to those who needed a good meal in September. Her grandparents, cousins, friends and others volunteered to help. “The people were very thankful,” Aniya said. “I felt we did good in the community.” Future projects to spread kindness that Aniya is planning include handing out food for Thanksgiving, a toy drive for Christmas and as soon as Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis will allow it a project a project for the kids. Aniya said she also plans to recruit other students to tutor students in middle school and elementary school. The senior has a full schedule with school, her extracurricular activities and her afterschool Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835 jobs. When she does have some spare time, she POSTAL PATRON plans upcoming ways to help. “I feel my free time with

thinking about what I want to do. I try to have everything ready to go. “I have a big heart and feel everyone deserves to feel some kind of love, no matter what,” said the high school senior who describes herself as deter-

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mined. “I want to see those in need get the help they need and to know that someone cares about them.” At school, Aniya has a full list of activities she’s involved with “too many clubs to list.” She said she sees those clubs as other vehicles for reaching out in service to others. Aniya does not let living with a rod in her back to correct her scoliosis keep her on the sidelines. She is a cheerleader for Biggersville High and plans on being on the track team in the spring. An injury kept her off the high school volleyball team that she was a member of last year. She is also a beauty queen, having won the title of Miss Crossroads in July. In addition to a part-time job at a local clothing store, Aniya also has operated her own baking business Sweets It Is for the past several years. Her delicious treats can be found and ordered on the bakery’s Facebook page. After graduation next spring, Aniya plans to attend Northeast Community College for two years, two years at a university and then attend medical school to become a dermatologist. She wants to have her own medical clinic, which will give her the opportunity to provide jobs for others, another way she plans to give back to the community. “I want to find a cure for skin cancer,” she said. Aniya Tye

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Like all teenage boys, I wanted to be physically fit. I wanted the strength of Superman, the agility of Spiderman, and the muscles of The Terminator. So like all teenagers, I asked my Dad to buy me what I felt I needed to achieve my goal, a weight bench. To my surprise, my Dad brought home a brand new weight home gym complete with all the weights necessary to put me on track to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. I loaded the bar with as much weight as I could; I was going to give gravity a lesson. I slid under the bar, gripped it tight, and mustering all my strength, I began to lift. I quickly found out that memories can be useful in the most uncommon scenarios. I recalled seeing a weightlifter roll the bar off their chest when the weight was unbearable. And as quickly as I could, that’s exactly what I did. I didn’t have a spotter, so I was all on my own. I forgot a spotter and failed to realize the importance of one until then. Some reading this editorial may ask what the job of a spotter is?

Can You Handle the Weight Simply put, the spotter is there to lift the weight off of you when you can’t lift it anymore. Another task of the spotter is to be there for moral support and safety. Because the bench press could potentially kill you, it's highly recommended that you perform this lift with a spotter. If you fail a lift, they can quickly assist in getting the barbell off your body. You just need to follow some precautionary rules so you can perform the lift safely and avoid death by barbell. That day I learned a valuable lesson in humility. I realized that being headstrong and not physically strong was not good. The encounter with weights and the weight bench taught me a lesson. I’m older now, and I probably need to be in the gym working out, lifting, and getting in shape. But like a lot of you I stay pretty busy with other obligations. But lessons from the weight bench apply to other areas of our lives. While there are gyms to help get you physically fit, how can we mentally prepare ourselves to lift the weight of the problems and trials we all face in life? And more importantly, do we all have a spotter? Somewhere I read, “He will not put more on you than you can bear.” Hearing this makes me

think that Jesus was in the weightlifting business. He can serve as your spotter to help you lift the burden and worries of the world off your shoulders when you--like an untrained weightlifter-attempt to lift them. He can help in many simple ways to lift the burdens of this old world by nudging. Turn off the news and spend some quality time with him in prayer to learn your purpose and the assignment set worth for you. Remember to know your limits. Many of us experience what is called, “The Weight of the World” syndrome. It is the idea that many people carry around unrealistic expectations for themselves. Many feel if they fail at any little task, their whole world will crumble around them and those they love. “You may feel being available to others all the time is necessary. You chronically believe you are not doing enough with your time. You’ve caught yourself resenting those who leave work on time. You regularly take responsibility for how others feel, and on some level you believe you are indispensable. You think working hard must also be hard work.” If any of this sounds familiar, you may need a spotter. Jesus is the spotter who will

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1. How do we know Isaiah's parents were good business people? 2. What kind of fur did Adam and Eve wear? 3. If Moses had dropped his rod in the Nile, what would it have become? 4. Since Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible, why did he die before his father? 5. During what season did Eve eat the forbidden fruit? 6. What wage does not have any deductions? 7. What king mutilated sports equipment? 8. Who was the Bible's straightest man? 9. Why couldn't they play cards on Noah's ark? 10. Why did poor Job land in bed with a cold? 11. Who was the first person to eat herself out of house and home? 12. What is the difference between Noah's ark and an archbishop? 13. How do we know David was older than Goliath? 14. What is the moral of the story of Jonah and the great fish? 15. How are roller skates like the fruit in the Garden of Eden? 16. How did Jonah feel when swallowed by the great fish? 17. Who introduced salt meat into the navy? 18. What day in human life was longest? 19. What did Adam and Eve do when driven out of Eden? 20. Why couldn't Adam and Eve gamble? 21. Who presented Adam with a walking stick? 22. Who, besides Adam and Melchizedek, had neither father nor mother? 23. Who slept five in a bed? 24. Why didn't Moses take hornets into the ark? 25. Who was the first person to have surgery performed on him? 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

September Answers 1. Noah (Genesis 8:209) 2. Joab (I Kings 2:28-34) 3. Revelation (16:7) 4. Abraham (Genesis 22:9) 5. Josiah (2 Kings 23:15) 6. Moses (Exodus 17:15) 7. Cut stones (Exodus 20:25) 8. Acacia wood covered with bronze (Exodus 27:1) 9. Reuben, Gad, and part of Manasseh (Joshua 22:1) 10. Gideon (Judges 6:24) 11. Ahab (I Kings 16:32) 12. Samson's (Judges 13:20) 13. Samuel (I Samuel 7:17) 14. David (2 Samuel 24:18) 15. Adonijah (I Kings 1:50) 16. Josiah (2 Kings 23:16) 17. Amos (9:1) 18. Jeroboam (I Kings 12:32) 19. Josiah's (I Kings 13:2) 20. It fell apart and the ashes scattered (I Kings 13:5)

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How to Ensure Social Media Doesn’t Harm Your Teen’s Self-Esteem

(StatePoint) Recently made public internal research from Facebook reveals that its photo-sharing app Instagram can have harmful impacts on young users, particularly girls. Many in the U.S. and U.K. study say they feel “addicted” to these apps, while at the

same time, attributing depression and anxiety to their use of them. While the research is still evolving, one thing is certain. Adolescence can be a time period for many young people that’s already rife with body image issues, insecurities and

emotional and mental health challenges. However, experts say that for parents looking to better protect their teens from the negative impacts of social media that can exacerbate these issues, the key is not to prohibit teens’ use of these tools, but to strike a healthy

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balance. “Of course, not everything about social media is harmful. Many young people are using such apps to communicate with friends and share art, music and information,” says Michele Havner, director of marketing at Eturi Corp., a company with a mission to empower parents to guide their children through a balanced use of technology. “That’s why we encourage parents to help their teens develop healthier relationships with their devices and the apps they use most frequently.” Here are a few strategies to

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Social Security Checks Won’t Increase Next Year Some of us are going to be disappointed next year: There will likely be no increase in COLA — the Cost of Living Adjustment, that is. For the first time since 1975, we’ll see no increase in the amount of our Social Security checks. The COLA follows the Consumer Price Index. The Congressional Budget Office compares the cost of things this year to the previous year to estimate what will happen the following year. They estimate that there will be no increase in COLA because there is no inflation. Specifically, the annual report from the Board of Trustees for Social Security says, “A substantial decrease in the CPI from the level of the third quarter of 2008 is projected to result in zero COLAs for December 2009 and December 2010.” The Board will decide later this year, but right now, all signs are pointing to no increase. We did get an increase in January 2009, one of the largest in history at 5.8 percent. But those who decide these things apparently haven’t shopped at my grocery store, where the prices keep rising and the size of packages keeps shrinking. There’s an additional expense coming: Our premiums for Medicare Part B are due to go up for some of us. Those who have those premiums deducted out of Social Security checks or who have a high income will see a net reduction in the size of our checks for the first time ever. If we have our Part B premiums paid by Medicaid due to very low income, we won’t see that decrease in check size. If you want to read more about this and look at the actual figures, go to www.socialsecurity.gov and put “Summary of the 2009 Annual Reports” in the search box. 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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Murmurs Not Always Serious Heart Trouble DEAR DR. DONOHUE: During my recent physical exam, my doctor said I had a heart murmur but not to worry about it. I decided to go to my heart doctor anyway. He did an EKG — normal. I had a stress test last June — normal. He states that many people my age, 87, have heart murmurs. He said he would watch it. Do I have a dangerous heart problem? I play tennis three nights a week and exercise with weights a few times a week. My weight is perfect for my height. I sleep well. My wife cooks without salt, and we watch our sugar intake. I take one pill for high blood pressure and one pill for an enlarged prostate gland. — R.E. ANSWER: An 87-year-old with a dangerous heart problem could not play tennis three times a week and lift weights even a few times a week. You have no symptoms. You have a normal EKG and had a normal stress test. Your heart health must be good. When doctors listen to hearts with a stethoscope, they hear a “lub-dub” sound due to the closing of the four heart valves. Murmurs are noises heard between those two sounds. Often they indicate narrow or leaky heart valves. The murmur comes from a disturbance in blood flow due to the abnormal valve. It creates eddy currents in the blood, which generate sound. However, eddy currents arise for other reasons, some of which have nothing to do with heart valves. Older

people often have such sounds, i.e., murmurs. Those sounds are innocent murmurs. Even if your murmur is a sign of valve damage, the damage must be slight. You have no symptoms. You are more active than people half your age. The chance that a slightly damaged valve in someone 87 years old would progress to a dangerously damaged valve is most unlikely. Readers who would like more information on heart valve disease can order the booklet on that topic. Write to Dr. Donohue — No. 105W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For four years I have been dealing with lichen planus. Is there any new treatment? — J.P. ANSWER: Lichen planus is most often found on the skin of the wrists, ankles and legs. It can also find its way into the mouth. The genital skin is another target. It starts as flat-topped, many-sided, small red patches that can merge into a larger patch. The color turns purple. White lines crisscross the surface of the patch. The outbreak is intensely itchy. A cause hasn’t been identified, but it might result from an immune system gone berserk. Sometimes it’s seen in conjunction with another illness, like hepatitis C. The strongest varieties of cortisone creams and ointments are the usual treatment. Many patients are free of the condition in a year or so. To prevent relapses, some have to keep applying the ointments on a less-frequent basis once the skin has cleared. *** 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. © 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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How to Break Your Family’s Money Talk Taboo

(StatePoint) Do you and your family regularly discuss money matters or do you shy away from the subject? Experts note that money talk taboos are common among American families and that this needs to change. “For many families, money is a topic we don’t openly discuss. But by avoiding these discussions, we’re inhibiting information flow around the best use of money,” says Michael Liersch, head of Advice and Planning for Wells Fargo’s Wealth & Investment Management division. Liersch, who is a behavioral scientist and currently leads a team at Wells Fargo & Company responsible for developing research-based methods to help advisors and clients collaborate around money decisions, is hosting a new podcast. “About Money” focuses on breaking the money talk taboo and offers practical advice for having produc-

tive conversations about financial decision-making. According to Liersch, here are a few ways some families view conversations around money: • It’s just gauche. It can make people feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or bad, so don’t do it. • It can disrupt harmony and spur arguments because ultimately, it’s airing dirty laundry, revisiting bad decisions or revealing serious personality conflicts around spending, saving and investing. • It can reveal different reference points. For example, someone with more money can make those with less feel bad about themselves. • It can make those without a lot of knowledge feel exposed by what they don’t know and those with a lot of knowledge feel like a know-it-all. Whatever your family’s reasons for dodging dollars and cents around the dinner table, Liersch offers these

tips for starting the conversation: 1. Write down your responses to the following questions. What’s the number one thing you want money to do for you? Do you feel you have enough - just enough, more than enough, or not enough -- to get that job done? What’s holding you back from getting the job done? What could you do to make sure that it does? Who do you need to talk to or what resources do you need? 2. Store these answers in a secure, handy location. 3. Have conversations with those that may be impacted by the conclusions reached, such as your partner, children and parents, and then collaborate with them on next steps. 4. Set aside time regularly to focus on this information and to take incremental steps toward making your money work for you. For more insights, download the 10-episode “About Money” podcast on Spotify by visiting conversations.wf.com. To learn more, visit lifescapes.wellsfargoadvisors.com. “No one is born with the knowledge of how to use money. It’s an abstract concept -- like language. And like language, if you wait too long to learn it, you’ll never master becoming a native speaker,” says Liersch. “Today, as I sit around the kitchen table with my family, all topics are fair game, including those money-related topics that used to be taboo.”

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Tips to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing

(StatePoint) “There’s no place like home.” There’s a reason why Dorothy preferred the warm feeling of rural Kansas over the hustle and bustle of Oz. Scientific studies show that busy urban life can actually take a toll on mental health. Adjusting your surroundings can have a significant impact on your mental and physical well-being, which is why many city-dwellers are moving to areas like The Landings, a premier gated community near downtown Savannah, Ga. featuring resort-style amenities and a friendly, small-town feel. But whether you’re ready to move or not, you can improve your health with a few simple tips. A Natural High Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. And more specifically, looking at water provides a significant calming effect. So, take time daily to get outdoors. Whether it’s venturing to a nearby park or water source or simply sitting in your own yard, find time to create some outdoor zen. At the Landings, residents are surrounded by a beautiful, natural island setting overlooking picture-perfect marshes, lagoons and waterways – a serene backdrop to ease one’s mind anytime. Let There Be Light Increased hours of sunlight can heighten the brain’s production of the mood-enhancing chemical serotonin, so be sure to fit natural light into your schedule as much as possible. Whether it’s a coffee on the patio or a simple walk at lunch, adding bits of natural light to your day can help. And during the winter months, consider light therapy with a light box or lamp to simulate daylight. The Social Network

The pandemic showed us the importance of social connections – not on social media – but true human interactions. To keep up connections, start right at home with neighbors. Walking groups, game nights or social hours are great ways to ensure you’re adding social events to your calendar. The Landings helps facilitate friendships through a New Neighbors group. For the first two years after their move, residents participate in a variety of activities to make new friends, as well as learn about the rich history of the area and the community. Find a Furry Friend Connections don’t always need to be with humans. Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Plus, walking your pet is great for your cardiovascular health. The Landings offers 30 miles of beautiful walking, biking and jogging trails – and even has a fenced in dog park – combining all the key elements of nature, water, wildlife, sunshine and socialization. Get Physical Exercise makes us feel happier, improves our immune system and can even prevent heart disease – so find ways to move daily. Exercising with a friend or loved one can make it more fun, and increase your chances of sticking to it. You may consider trying new activities that can also introduce you to new social connections, such as golf, pickleball or tennis. To learn more about The Landings or to schedule a Discovery Visit, visit www.thelandings.com. With a few tips for adding the right elements to your surroundings, you’ll be on the right track to make a positive impact on your mental and physical well-being.

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Finding the joy in service at The Bridge House

By Lucy Weber Candy Coln is happy to be back living at The Bridge House. In January, she stepped into the house manager’s role at the home, which is moving from Farmington, back to Tishomingo County at the first of 2022. Coln graduated in 2019 from the Bridge House, a faith-based home for fully rehabilitated women. Coln now works to help the seven women living the house as they have the opportunities to

learn or re-learn how to function in and contribute to society. “I love to see people’s lives changing. There is something so rewarding about watching people come from what we used to be to being in God’s glorious life,” Coln said. “It is very fulfilling. “I’ve been there where they are. I’ve been that person,” she said. “These women can be living and working with the Lord to become the hands and feet of Jesus. That’s the beauty of (the Bridge House.)” The Bridge House works through The Bridge Church at Burnsville. Members of the church frequently drop by the house to check on how everyone is doing, Coln said. The women live full-time in the home while they work at outside jobs, attend services at the church, and attend meetings to promote recovery as they transition back into society. As resident manager, Coln said she lives there with the women, acting as their coach, supporter and go-to person. She transports the women to jobs or wherever they need to be. She makes sure they’re up for the daily 6 a.m. devotion, do their chores around the house, go to two meetings a week and attend church services Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings. The residents also volunteer at the Food Depot in Iuka, handing out food baskets to those in need and with other community service projects. Coln also plans and goes on the monthly field trips the residents enjoy for their commitment to the program.

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“We’ll go out to eat or go bowling or the movies,” she said. On Oct. 23, the Bridge House will hold its biggest fundraiser. The home relies on donations to fund its operations. A link to sign up for the run can be found on The Bridge House Facebook page. Sponsorships are still available at Silver ($100), Gold ($250) and Platinum ($500) levels. For more information or to support the run, contact Rachel Simmons at 662-415-1107. “Any donation is greatly appreciated,” Coln said. The residents of the house live at the house for a minimum of six months and up to a year. “We expect clients to be fully employed within two weeks of moving in. We expect them to contribute 25 percent their income to the Bridge House and to put 25 percent of their income into a savings account that they get back when they move out,” Coln said. After she successfully completed her program at the Bridge House, Coln said she moved into her own apartment. “I quickly realized I didn’t need to be along. I wanted to come back. I felt I wanted to be in ministry. I’m a server. That’s where I find my joy.” Persons wanting more information about the Bridge House, can find it at www.bridgehouseburnsville.org. Those interested in making donations to the program can send them to The Bridge House, P.O. Box 175, Burnsville, MS 38833.

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Good works blossom all around through non-profit Booneville ministry Covid, Miller said she realized that By Lucy Weber many widows in their 70s and 80s Linette Miller had a vision 13 were stuck at home, alone and withyears ago, but it took several years out social interaction. for the ministry she envisioned "These are our Golden to bloom. Girls. We assist them in Miller was diagdriving to doctors' nosed with breast appointments, doing cancer seven years errands for them and other and is now a surthings," she said. "I take vivor. "After that, I care of my mother. I realwas prompted to ized we could extend this launch Blossoms," to other women. We take the Booneville them shopping, out to resident said lunch, take them to get about the faiththeir hair done and visit based non-profit with them. This makes that works primathem happy and gets them rily with girls, out of isolation and socialstarting at age 5, Linette Miller ly connected. They are a and women to blessing for us to be around." "learn, teach and train" in life-changing minA dedicated group, who Miller trusts to istries. Blossoms works to inspire, build character take good care of these senior citizens, volunteers to spend time with the Golden Girls. and confidence in girls and women by teaming up with other organizations and leaders in "Our volunteers come from church or they're others who see what we do and want to be a Northeast Mississippi to empower them to part of it," Miller said. impact their communities in positive ways, Blossoms also recognizes women who said Miller, whose husband is the pastor of have made effective contributions to society, Faith Harvest Church in Booneville. in the personal, educational or the business "I've always had a passion for reaching arena, Miller said, by presenting them with a people who need help or skills in life," said certificate and gift at the annual Blossoms Miller. "I knew if some had enough experiConference. ence or someone who cares enough, they can Blossoms held several fundraisers through teach others." the years to assist volunteers in spreading the The philosophy behind Blossoms is "each good works of the organization. Before one, reach one." Miller said Covid, Blossom held very successful Miller is a strong believer in supporting fundraisers called A Night of Hope that children in improving their reading skills or brought in celebrities, such as Cece Winans in helping adults learn to read. Miller serves on 2017, to help raise money. "Our first the Alcorn Literacy Council and because of fundraiser brought in $20,000," Miller said. her work with that organization she has gotIf possible, Miller said she would like ten 12 people certified to teach reading to Blossoms to resume its annual A Night of adults. Until the coronavirus pandemic came Hope, possibly in November. along, Blossoms' volunteers would transport Blossoms is doing good work in communichildren, whose parents worked and couldn't ties, and Miller said she is preparing the take them, to summer reading programs at organization for greater things with a farther local libraries. "This program went over so reach. "I'd like to see Blossoms spread into well. Teachers said that these children's other states by providing copyrighted materigrades got better. " als for teaching life skills. I've already talked Since Covid came along, Miller said to a woman who wants to bring Blossoms to Blossoms has worked with adults who lack a high school diploma in getting their GEDs. "I her church in St. Louis," she said. "We want people to blossom in their lives. Life is a bed have found a former teacher who is spearheading getting people into the GED program of roses - you've got the roses and also the thorns. at the local community college," she said. For more information about Blossoms, Blossoms looks to help senior citizens in email blossomsministries@yahoo.com need too, Miller said. During this time of

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Snack Time offers healthy eating to restaurant-goers in Bolivar

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By Lucy Weber When Cornell and Jeannie Falls decided it was time to start eating healthier, they decided to share their get-fit goal with their neighbors in Bolivar by opening a restaurant. Snack Time at 105 N. Main St, is celebrating its first anniversary this month by continuing to share healthy, tasty lunches and meal-prepped dinners with customers. With 12 months in business behind them, "we think it's going well,"

said Jeannie. "Since we opened, it's absolutely changed how we eat." "We wanted to change our lifestyle. We wanted healthier food options," Cornell said. "We don't use grease of any kind." The parents of an 8-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter cook for customers like they cook for themselves. Everything is measured out, and ingredients are fresh. The restaurant is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free local delivery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can also sit down and eat there, pick up or get curbside delivery after calling in. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, wraps, hot plate lunches, protein bowls and smoothies. Order online through Facebook Messenger or call 731-212-3339. Hungry diners are glad Snack Time opened on the downtown square. "People said we needed this in Bolivar," Cornell said. The couple recently added a meal prep service where diners can pick up an already cooked dinner plate with protein and side dishes that they can reheat at home. "Some customers use the meal prep to lose weight and some eat it for convenience meals," Jeannie said, adding that customers' needs are reflected in what's on their plates. "I'm always looking for new foods to add." Cornell is in the kitchen at the restaurant preparing the healthy food for the day. Jeannie creates and prepares the meal prep dinners, rotating the proteins and side dishes so

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customers get a nice variety over their days. Cornell said he cooked for his family when he was growing up and cooked at a job in high school, preparing him for their own restaurant. Jeannie has worked as a manager so she naturally oversees the front of the restaurant. Two years ago, Cornell said he and their then-6-year-old started selling popcorn. That gave them the idea for branching out into the restaurant business. "A seed was planted," he said. The family is a member of New Vision Ministries in Saulsbury, Tenn. Their faith plays an important role in helping others eat healthy and they help the local communities by donating a percentage of sales each month to Community in Schools, a local non-profit. "The restaurant is a good way to serve the people of Bolivar," Cornell said. The family started attending New Vision in 2017 and in 2018 they both were baptized. Cornell has served as a deacon at the church and in February he was ordained as a minister at the church. " This is a way to grow in the faith by becoming ordained. "God has done some amazing things there for us. He has blessed us with our business. There are a lot of capable leaders at the church who can bring forth the Word. I'm proud to be part of it in sharing the Word," Cornell said. Cornell also is in his last semester studying the Bible at the Faith Bible Institute "I'm letting God lead me, and I'm enjoying every step of the way," he said. "I want to uplift His name and the Word out there."

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Classic Hamburger: Easy to Make at Home

A contest is held in St. Helena, Calif., every year at this time to “Build a Better Burger.” Contestants creatively cook a wide variety of “burgers’ containing everything from spicy Andouille sausage to zucchini. While I enjoy sampling all the unusual toppings, oddly shaped burger buns and mind-boggling flavor combinations, sometimes, I just want a classic, allbeef hamburger. Ground chuck is the meat of choice for most hamburger purists. The preferred combination is 80 percent lean meat to 20 percent fat. The fat makes

the burgers moist and flavorful. If the fat content is too low, your hamburger patty will dry out during the cooking process. Combining ground chuck with other ground meats adds a delicious combination of juiciness and flavor to your burger. The top choice for making the ultimate hamburger patty is to combine ground chuck with ground sirloin. Try this great recipe to make a classic American burger! CLASSIC HAMBURGERS 1 pound ground chuck (80/20 blend) or a combination of chuck and sirloin 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon onion pow-

der 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1. Preheat a large skillet to medium hot. The pan is at the proper temperature when a drop of water dances on its surface. 2. Place the Worcestershire sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Gently press the ground meat into the liquid and turn and fold

it over once or twice to combine. (Remember, the more you handle the meat, the softer it will become, and the more likely it will be to fall apart when you cook it.) Wet your hands to keep the meat from sticking. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Hold one portion of the ground meat in the palm of your hand, gently turning and shaping

the meat into a patty that is tightly compact and uniform in size. The patty should be a little larger or about the same size as your hamburger bun. 3. Lightly press three fingers into the center of the patty, making a slight, dimple indention in the center and pushing the meat to the outer edges. (Making it thinner in the middle and thicker around the edges will allow the patty to cook evenly. As hamburger patties cook, they shrink in size. As they shrink, the edges tend to break apart, causing deep cracks to form. To combat this, you want the burger patty to be thinner in the middle than around the edges.) Season the patties on both sides with salt, pepper, onion and garlic

powder. 4. Place the hamburger patties into the hot skillet. For a rare burger, cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, turn the patties and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; for a medium burger, cook 7 to 8 minutes per side; for welldone burger, cook 8 to 10 minutes per side. 5. If desired, place a slice of cheese on each burger during the final minute of cooking. When the cheese has melted, remove the burgers to a plate. Rub the skillet with a folded paper towel to clean it. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, in the skillet for about 1 minute to toast them. Serve the hamburger patties in the buns with your favorite condiments and vegetables.

October 2021

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By Samantha Weaver

• Go Green Tip: Temperatures are cooling in many parts of the country. Could your house use a fresh-air day? If the air smells a bit stale from running the air conditioner all summer, instead of using chemical air fresheners, just open up those windows and let the fall in. • Butter wrappers are terrific pan greasers. Save your wrappers in a plastic baggie in the freezer, and they will always be on hand, ready to use almost as soon as they come out of the freezer. • “Senior Tip: If you use a walker or cane, it’s good to write your contact information somewhere on it, just in case you lose it. However, why not include only your name and the name and phone number of your emergency contact? That way, if you lose your cane, it is more likely to get returned for having a phone number on it, but a stranger cannot find out where you live just by looking at, say, a return address label on your walker. And in any case, it’s good to have your emergency contact listed in case something happens while you are out.” — M.A. in Arkansas • Make your own reusable fabric softener: Fill a spray bottle with fabric softener and use an old washcloth as your “fabric softener sheet.” Use by dampening the washcloth with fabric softener and adding it to the clothes in the dryer. It’s reusable indefinitely. If it feels too gummed up, just toss it in the next load of your washer. • Check out your chimney now. Use a mirror and flashlight to take a quick peek at your chimney to see if there is a buildup of soot that needs to be taken care of before fireplace season starts. Open the flue and shine the flashlight up the chimney. Hold a small hand mirror at about a 45degree angle to look up the chimney. 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 beloved comedian Bill Cosby who made the following sage observation: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” • Before the 1800s, lobster was not considered to be the delicacy it is today. In fact, the crustacean was so ill-regarded as a food source that only the very poor — such as widows, orphans and servants — ate them. • Famed 19th-century Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wasn’t just a musical genius. With the ability to fluently speak Russian, French and German by the time he was 6 years old, he evidently had a gift for languages, too. • At 50 feet in diameter, the world’s largest clock is the Colgate Clock. If you want to see it in person, you’ll have to travel to Jersey City, N.J., to do so. • Besides having successful careers in film, what do Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Sela Ward and Lucy Liu have in common? All of them had an engineer for a father. TV stars Mila Kunis and Ray Romano did, too, as did singer Mariah Carey. • When the popular word game Scrabble was first put on the market in 1938, the game’s creator, Alfred Mosher Butts, received only 5 cents for each game that was sold. • When he was in college, comedian and TV host David Letterman was fired from his job as a disc jockey. • Considering the franchise’s longevity, you might be surprised to learn that the original “Star Trek” series never did better than 52nd place in the ratings during its relatively brief three-year stint on TV in the late 1960s. *** Thought for the Day: “The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people, they think it’s their fault.” — Henry Kissinger

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How to Quit Smoking on Your Terms (StatePoint) When you quit smoking you can lower your risk for a number of serious health problems, including lung disease, lung cancer and heart disease. But kicking the habit isn’t easy, especially if you’ve smoked for a long time. The good news is that despite the many physical challenges associated with quitting, millions of Americans successfully do so each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to one successful quitter, Michelle Le, the blogger behind Diet & Fries, there are key steps you can take to help you stop smoking: • Write it down: Start a journal. Include highlights of the day, your self-maintenance strategies and what you’ve learned from today’s experience. • Take a breath: Do breathing exercises if you’re having a stressful day to help calm your mind. Just a few minutes is all you need, so check out short free online videos for guidance. • Talk to friends. Having a support system is key to breaking a habit. Find someone you trust to share with. • Distract yourself: Get involved in fun activities like working out, kickball and softball to make new friends and live a healthier lifestyle. • Seek out expert help. The team at Walgreens can help you build a personalized plan to quit on your terms. Their resources include tips and advice, a pharmacy chat feature available 24/7, as well as tools to discover the true impact of smoking on your health and wallet based on your usage. What’s more, Walgreens carries a variety of smoking cessation products that deliver controlled, therapeutic doses of nicotine to help with difficult physical symptoms and relieve cravings. Each gum lasts 30 minutes and you can chew up to 20 pieces a day. This is a great way to keep your mouth busy. There are also lozenges

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available if you don’t like gum. • Take a walk. Take a 20minute walk during your breaks, especially when you get hit with cravings. This could be a good time to have some Walgreens smoking cessation gum. Karen Martinez, the creator behind the blog Mamma Bear Says, encouraged her father to quit smoking when she was a little girl. At the time, she had little knowledge to offer her dad through his quitting journey. Now that she’s an adult, she understands how difficult this process was and is actively raising awareness about different resources that can help smokers quit successfully. As Martinez points out, you can use your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to making quitting more affordable. “It’s important to know that you can use your HSA or FSA to pay for smoking cessation products. These pre-tax accounts are to be used to pay for healthcare-related expenses, but if you don’t use it, you lose it. Every year millions of dollars in health savings funds are forfeited by Americans because of the uncertainty of what is covered.” To access Walgreen’s library of resources and learn more about their smoking cessation products, visit walgreens.com. Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but the support of loved ones, experts and smoking aids can make it a little less challenging, helping you enjoy the health benefits of a smoke-free life.

From its caramel-color golden crust to the filling inside, this is a wonderful main dish. 8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Twin 1 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot) 1 teaspoon chili seasoning 1 (8-ounce) can Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls 4 (3/4-ounce) slices reduced-fat American cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Stir in mushrooms. 2. In small bowl, combine tomato sauce, Brown Sugar Twin, salsa and chili seasoning. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into skillet with browned meat. Mix well to combine. Remove from heat. Place skillet on wire rack and allow mixture to cool completely. 3. On large baking sheet, press crescent rolls together to form an 8-by-13inch rectangle. Spread cooled meat mixture on one-half of dough, long ways. Place cheese slices on top of meat. Fold over the other half of dough. Pinch sides shut with fork. Form into crescent moon shape. Make slits over top for steam vents. Lightly spray top with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, pour remaining sauce mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until crescent is done. Cut crescent into 6 servings. Place each serving on a plate and pour about 2 tablespoons sauce mixture over top. Serve immediately. • Each serving equals: 239 calories, 11g fat, 11g protein, 24g carbs, 878mg sodium, 173mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Protein, 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 1 1/2. Visit Healthy Exchanges at www.healthyexchanges.com.

This quick and easy chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Olive oil nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Salt and pepper 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 pound chicken-breast cutlets, thinly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place rack in 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan; spray pan and rack with cooking spray. 2. On large dinner plate, combine panko, ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend walnuts and parsley until nuts are finely chopped; toss with panko mixture until well-blended. Set aside. 3. In pie plate, whisk egg white and Dijon until well-mixed. 4. One at a time, dip 1 side of each cutlet in egg-white mixture, then into walnut mixture to coat side evenly; press firmly so mixture adheres. Arrange chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan, coated-side up; lightly spray with cooking spray. 5. Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden-brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout. Serves 6. • Each serving: About 215 calories, 8g total fat (1g saturated), 66mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 29g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.

1. MEDICAL: What are the symptoms of a person suffering from a scotoma? 2. INVENTIONS: What color were early Model T Ford autos? 3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Where was the French emperor Napoleon born? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the basic currency of Singapore? 5. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is a moon of which planet in our Solar System? 6. CHEMISTRY: What is the common use for the drug diphenhydramine hydrochloride? 7. ROYALS: Who was the second wife of Henry VIII of England? 8. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman god of fire? 9. TELEVISION: What was Ethel’s last name on the “I Love Lucy” show? 10. COMICS: In Superman comics, what was the motto of The Daily Planet? Answers 1. A spot in the visual field 2. Black 3. The island of Corsica 4. Dollar 5. Jupiter 6. As an antihistamine to treat allergies 7. Anne Boleyn 8. Vulcan 9. Mertz 10. “Always First with the News”

1. How many times did 300-game winner Greg Maddux tally at least 20 victories in a major-league season? 2. Who held the single-season American League strikeout record for a pitcher before Nolan Ryan recorded 383 K’s for California in 1973? 3. When Ohio State won the Rose Bowl following the 1996 season, how many years had it been since the Buckeyes last won it? 4. Since 1989, how many times have the San Antonio Spurs not made the NBA playoffs? 5. Name the last rookie goalie before Columbus’ Steve Mason in 2008-09 to have 10 or more shutouts in a season? 6. Who was the last NASCAR owner/driver to win a Cup points race before Tony Stewart in 2009? 7. How many consecutive singles matches at Wimbledon had Venus Williams won before losing in the women’s final to sister Serena in 2009? Answers 1. Twice — 1992 and 1993. 2. Rube Waddell had 349 strikeouts for the 1904 Philadelphia A’s. 3. Twenty-three years (after the 1973 season). 4. Once — in 1996-97. 5. Tony Esposito had 15 for Chicago in 1969-70. 6. Ricky Rudd in 1998. 7. Twenty matches.

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Older Adults Shouldn’t Delay Preventive Health Care

(StatePoint) Many older adults have been delaying preventive health care during the pandemic because of fear of visiting the doctor’s office. As more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, now may be a good time to make up for gaps in care, according to Dr. Gina Conflitti, chief medical officer for Medicare Advantage at Cigna. “Delaying preventive care can catch up with us, especially as we get older,” says Dr. Conflitti. “As people age, preventive care becomes increasingly important in helping prevent or manage chronic conditions. Doctors’ offices have nationally accepted, evidencebased COVID-19 safety protocols in place and many preventive services are covered by Medicare or Medicare Advantage at no extra cost when visiting a participating or in-network provider.” Each person’s doctor should determine the right services based on age, gender, medical history and health status. Among those to consider are: Annual wellness visit. Covered by Medicare, this is a great way to develop a personalized annual care plan. Among other things, the doctor will ask the patient to fill out a health risk assessment to help determine the services likely needed in the year ahead. The doctor will assess how the patient is feeling physically and emotionally, since mental health often impacts physical health. It’s important for the patient to be open about their feelings, current condition, and medical history. Mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading

cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every woman is at risk, but risk increases with age. Fortunately, breast cancer is often treated successfully when found early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends women 50 to 74 at average risk get a mammogram every two years. Colorectal screening. Like breast cancer, colorectal cancer risk increases with age. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps early so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. The USPSTF recommends screening for adults age 45 to 75. Medicare covers the cost of a screening colonoscopy once every two years for those at high risk or once every 10 years for those at lower risk. Though colonoscopy is the most comprehensive test, providers can help determine the best option for individuals. Bone density scan. USPSTF recommends women aged 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become weak and brittle. According to the

agency, routine screening should begin at 60 for women at increased risk. Screening may facilitate treatment that helps prevent fractures. Eye exam. A routine eye exam is important to identify early signs of eye disease that are more likely as people age. People with diabetes are particularly prone to retinopathy, which leads to vision loss, and it’s recommended they have annual retinal screening exams. Vaccinations. While the COVID-19 vaccine is certainly a top priority, especially for older adults, there are other important vaccines, including flu, pneumonia and shingles. Patients should ask their doctors about current recommendations as autumn approaches and risk potentially increases. “Even in the best of times, health screenings and vaccinations are often a missed opportunity and the pandemic has only made matters worse,” says Dr. Conflitti. “But with these services, individuals can take control of their health in partnership with their doctors. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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5 Tips for On-the-Go Business Owners

(StatePoint) Does your business take you places? Whether you work remotely or you’re on the road often, here are five tips to better manage operations from anywhere. • Treat yourself: When traveling for business, it’s important to arrive at your destination energized and ready to meet clients, investors and partners. With that said, it’s worthwhile to consider strategies for streamlining the logistics of getting from point A to point B. For example, you may want to apply for TSA PreCheck, a convenience that comes at a cost, but one that can save you significant hassle at the airport. Or, if you frequently hit the road, consider acquiring an electronic toll collection pass for the highways and byways you use most often. This can save you money and help you avoid time-consuming bottlenecks. • Lean on new tech: Whenever you’re away from your home base, it’s especially important to keep a finger on the heartbeat of your company. New technology can help. For example, Motiv powered by Eturi Corp., is the world’s first mobile app delivering productivity metrics to CEOs, managers and leaders. The app features analytics in concise graphs that collectively function as a virtual corner office vantage point. This can help to smooth out communication and collaboration, and give you insights into whether your team is running efficiently. Easily adopted by

small- and medium-sized businesses, which have been underserved by existing productivity solutions, Motiv is available through the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. To learn more, visit motivapp.com. • Maintain your “open door” policy: The same open door approach to management that works when you and your team are sharing a physical space can be virtually replicated when you’re on-the-go or otherwise away from your staff. Make sure key members of your team know how and when they can best reach you. • Stay connected: Most business owners can’t afford to go off the grid for too long. When you’re on-the-go, be sure to bring chargers for all your devices, a battery pack and a Wi-Fi hotspot. This way, you leave nothing to chance. • Schedule your social: If social media plays a big role in your customer engagement or marketing strategy, be sure to schedule your social media posts when you know you’re going to be out-of-pocket for a long stretch. Using a social media dashboard like Hootsuite, you can set it and forget it. If you’re like many business owners today, you’re regularly on the go. Be sure to take advantage of the latest tools and strategies to avoid the most common bumps and snags that can occur with remote management.