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Me and the kids having some fun in the snow this winter.

his year I wanted to find a specific word to focus on, a centering force for me mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The whole “word” idea has been catching on lately and they say that people find their word and it brings them a sense of purpose. Sounds amazing, right?

I went through an online scenario that takes you, step-by-step, through mediation and reflection, leading you to your “word.” That is...I started the process, but about three fourths of the way through, I realized that none of the words were really jumping out at me. Why was my “word” not becoming obvious? There wasn’t anything that specifically made me feel connected to the process and that may have been part of the problem. When we do things by ourselves it can be hard to stay motivated. Feeling alone can be a major barrier when you are trying to take steps to find purpose. I realized that finding my word will have more meaning if I go through the process with a group of people, people who will hold me accountable and keep me strong. Lately, I have been encouraged by seeing people who are passionate, becoming part of groups that share their same passion and drive. This year, you can still seek out your word, if that’s what is on your heart, but make sure you seek out others too. Don’t let opportunities to hang out with old friends or connect with new ones go by. Be a part of what’s happening in your local community and if there is something that you are passionate about on a more national or global scale – go into it with all your heart! I’m here to tell you, you are not alone and you can do it – but don’t be afraid to ask for help and bring others along with you in the process. Let’s make our word “together” for 2018.

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This New Year

A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach~ Family Today

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Inside Features

Useful Tips Game Day Hosting Made Easy

Special Feature

Learn & Grow Is 2018 Your Year to Go Back to School

Snow Treat Let’s Make Snow Cream!

Game Day Recipe

Love Local Valentine’s Day

Departments

Smile Big February Is Children’s Dental Health Month

Discover Downtown Wooster

Hanky Panky

Health & Wellness Shoulder Impingement

Calendar of Events Things to Do in Our Area

Family Life

Snow Fun For The Whole Family

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Family Finance Save Smart With A Spousal IRA

Useful

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Game Day Hosting Made Easy

undreds of millions of people across the globe enjoy thin designs leave little room for sound tech. As a result, sports, and many are fond of gathering with fellow it can be hard to hear what’s going on in the game. fans to watch their favorite teams play, whether inSound systems are relatively inexpensive; just make sure person or on the big screen. to purchase one that is compatible with your television. Viewing parties are a great way to support your team • Arrange for transportation. Getting guests to and from with fellow fans and the best part is, these get togethers the party safely might not be at the top of your list as don’t have to put too much of a burden on the host. the host, but it should be. Make sure everyone has a way • Make it a potluck affair. Potlucks make perfect sense of getting home safely. Help set up carpools if you’ll be for sports viewing parties, so don’t be surprised if guests having lots of people over that live near one another offer to whip up some homemade guacamole or a buffetand make sure there is a designated driver at the end of style dish for the big party. Encourage this, asking guests the evening, if guests have been drinking, to make sure to share what they’re bringing with other invitees (start a everyone gets home safe and sound. Facebook group to keep everyone updated) so there are • Use reusable materials. If you want to cut back on waste, no duplicate dishes. make sure buffet-style offerings are served on reusable • Keep the food and beverages varied – try new things. plates, and that guests eat with reusable utensils and Chicken wings and beer might seem like go-to foods and cups. Decorate tables with reusable tablecloths that, beverages for the big game, but even sports bars are along with dinnerware and silverware, can be used year increasingly recognizing sports fans want healthy foods. after year rather than going for the disposable products. It’s still acceptable to serve staples like wings, nachos, chips, and pretzels, but try to provide some healthy See page 7 for an easy and tasty game day recipe! fare like a veggie platter and salad options for guests. In addition, provide alternatives to alcohol (water, soda and juice) for guests who are abstaining. • Upgrade your television. Projection screens are goto options for many avid sports fans, But projectors and screens may stretch some sports fans’ budgets. A 4K ultra-HD television can be an affordable option depending on the size of the screen, and such devices provide incredibly crisp pictures that can make sports fans feel as though they’re inside the stadium cheering right along with the crowd for their favorite players. • Purchase a sound system. Today’s televisions are sleek and thin. While that saves space and provides more aesthetic appeal than the bulky televisions of yesteryear, WO-10597699

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t the start of the new year, some people, as they began taking a mental inventory of their lives and their future, may have entertained thoughts of returning to school. Adults who decide to return to school after a long layoff are following a popular path. According to the education resource Education Corner, a growing number of career colleges and vocational training schools now offer bachelor’s and graduate degree programs geared toward working adults. People return to school for various reasons, including the chance to learn new skills or further develop their existing skills. Some return to school because they are changing careers, while others may have lost a job or desire a promotion and feel that attaining a higher level of education or new skills can make reaching that goal more likely.

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Adults who hope to return to school might be surprised to learn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since they were last in a classroom.

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Adults who hope to return to school might be surprised to learn that the educational landscape has changed considerably since they were last in a classroom. • College students are no longer just young men and women who begin pursuing degrees right out of high school. In fact, the number of adults returning to the classroom has increased considerably, often making younger students the exception rather than the rule, says the college financial planner Straighter Line. According to the U.S. Department of Education, college students 25 years or older comprise 40 percent of all students enrolled in college. • Adults who are thinking about returning to school are urged to fill out the free applications for student aid to see if they qualify. Grants and scholarships may be available, and

some workers find that employers may match funds or offer some assistance to finance job training courses. • Many schools now offer online courses that make it easier for working adults to pursue their degrees. In addition to returning to school, you may be considering a career change this year. This decision is exciting at first, but may also be tempered by fear. Such fear is natural when embarking on a new path and leaving behind some security and professional equity, but that fear should not be the deciding factor as you’re mulling things over. • Consider your motivation before pursuing a change. The motivation behind a career change can go a long way toward determining if that change is ultimately successful. Money can be a great motivator, but if money is the only thing driving a change, then you might be better off pursuing new opportunities within your existing field rather than changing careers entirely, as staying within the field will allow you to capitalize on the professional equity you’ve built over your career while also providing a new challenge. A genuine interest in another profession or a desire to find a better work-life balance might make for better motivators to change careers, than simply switching to make more money. • Do your homework. Career changes require hard work and, if extra schooling is necessary, a potentially sizable financial investment. Thoroughly research any fields you might pursue before making a change so you can fully understand the commitment you will need to make. • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Many people are dissatisfied with their careers, and those who aren’t might have been at one time – seek advice from family and friends who have made similar decisions. Don’t hesitate to contact experts in the field you are considering to find out what words of wisdom they might have. • Give yourself time. Career changes are rarely an overnight process. Successfully switching careers takes time, so don’t give yourself a quick deadline to make a change. Such pressure likely won’t increase your chances of making a successful switch, and you won’t enjoy the process nearly as much if you bury yourself in pressure. Changing careers can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Affording such a switch the consideration it deserves and doing your homework can help make the switch as successful as you envision it being.

Here’s to an exciting new year!

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Ingredients • 16 cups of fresh snow • 1 cup of sugar • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract • 1 1/2 - 2 cups of cold milk • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (optional to replace milk) • Ice cream toppings

Preparation

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2. Once you have a nice bowl full of ﬂuffy, white snow, (around 16 cups for this recipe), mix the snow together with a cup of sugar, a tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 ½ – 2 cups of cold milk. 3. Some of you may use a can of sweetened condensed milk in your Snow Cream recipe in place of the plain milk, with this fun, frosty treat it’s all about making it your own. 4. Add whatever toppings you like – get creative with fruits, syrups and candies. Once you bring

snowing to collect fresh snow (metal bowls

that snow into the warmth of your home,

work best for the cold).

there’s a short window before it begins to melt, so just make sure you eat it quick!

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Hanky Panky Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef • 1 lb pork sausage (hot or mild depending on personal 3. preference) • 1 16 oz package of melting cheese (like Velveeta or Meltz Cheesy) 4. • ½ of an onion, diced • A dash of cayenne pepper 5. • At least a teaspoon of red pepper ﬂakes (could be more depending on how hot you want it to be) • At least 1 loaf of sliced, rye cocktail bread (you could probably make this recipe stretch over almost two loaves if need be) 6.

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. On the stovetop in a frying pan or skillet, brown the hamburger and the sausage together and add in the

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onion (to soften the onion a little more, you can saute it on its own for a couple of minutes with a teaspoon of oil or butter before adding in the meat). Add in chunks of the cheese and cook on low/medium heat until melted. Next add the cayenne pepper and red pepper ﬂakes. Remove the pan of meat and cheese from the stove and set aside to allow to cool. Place the slices of rye cocktail bread in rows on a large piece of aluminum foil placed onto a baking sheet. Using a small spoon, divide the meat and cheese onto the tops of the slices of rye bread. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Serve while still warm and refuel your party guests for the big game!

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Big

February Is Children’s Dental Health Month

ebruary 2018 is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Sponsored through the American Dental Association and Crest + Oral B, this month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others. This year’s NCDHM campaign slogan is, “Brush your teeth with ﬂuoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” Parents of young children know that getting kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like an uphill climb. Kids have a long history of disliking dental care, which can frustrate parents who know the importance and longlasting benefits of proper dental hygiene. While many youngsters may never excitedly run to the bathroom to brush their teeth, parents can try various approaches to get kids to embrace proper dental care. • Start early. Parents should not hesitate to begin cleaning kids’ teeth once the first tooth appears. The earlier dental care is part of a child’s routine, the more likely he or she is to accept it as part of everyday life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends using a soft-bristled brush with a small head. Ideally, use a toothbrush designed for infants, brushing teeth once per day at bedtime. The AAPD advises taking kids to visit a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than the child’s first birthday.

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• Make it a group eff ort. Young children love to imitate their parents’ actions and behaviors, and moms and dads can use that adoration to their advantage when trying to get kids to brush their teeth. Brush teeth together as a family, making it seem like an enjoyable twice-daily activity. Get down on kids’ level and show them how to brush. If kids are resistant, engage them in conversation while brushing so they don’t even realize they’re cleaning away. • Involve kids in choosing their dental care products. While parents should be mindful of the type of toothbrush their children use, always sticking with products recommended by their child’s pediatric dentist, let youngsters choose their toothbrush and toothpaste. Kids might prefer a particular ﬂavor of toothpaste, and a colorful toothbrush with a favorite film or television character might make kids more enthusiastic and less fussy about brushing. • Compliment kids after positive dental appointments. When pediatric dentist appointments go well, compliment children and express your pride in them for taking dental hygiene as seriously as they do. The ADA Foundation also has a toll-free number set up for its Give Kids A Smile program, which helps caregivers and volunteers determine whether there is a GKAS event in their community. Parents and caregivers seeking oral health services for their children, as well as dental team members and others

seeking to volunteer for a GKAS program, can call 1-844-490GKAS (4527) to get contact information for the GKAS event nearest to them. Although many GKAS events take place in early February, others occur throughout the year. The Member Service Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Central time. GKAS is the Foundation’s signature children’s oral health access to care program. Through GKAS, children who may not have access to oral health care can receive free oral health education, screenings, preventive care and/or dental treatment from volunteer dentists and dental team members.

The GKAS program began in 2002 in St. Louis, and the ADA launched the program nationally in 2003 as a way for dentists to join with others in the community to provide dental services to underserved children. More than 5.5 million underserved children have received free oral health services since the program’s inception. These free services are provided by about 10,000 dentists annually, along with 30,000 other dental team members. You can visit ADAFoundation. org/GKAS for more information or to make a donation to the program. Visit MouthHealthy.org/ToothTeam for more activity sheets. HEALTHY SMILE TIPS

Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

Clean between your teeth daily.

Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks.

See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease.

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Glow Tubing at Snow Trails The main thing to remember about Glow Tubing is that tickets for the Glow Tubing weekends go on sale 6 days ahead of the event (you cannot buy the tickets before then) and popular times will sell out quick, so you need to get on it right away if you want to make sure you get enough for your family or group. There are just three Glow Tubing weekends left (Feb 2nd-4th, Feb 9th-11th and March 2nd-4th). Normal rates for their tubing tickets are 2 hours for $25 (ages 5 and under save $10) and you can add an extra hour for $10 at the end of a 2 hour session (limit one hour upgrade, based on availability and pricing and times are subject to change without notice). You can visit the Snow Trails website for more information and a full calendar of all their upcoming events, www.SnowTrails.com. They’ll be having a Big Air Competition that’s free and open to the public on February 3rd, with the competition beginning at 6pm. They’ll also have extended hours on President’s Day weekend on the slopes and in their vertical descent tubing park. Strongsville Toboggan Chutes & Chalet Snow or no snow, the refrigerated toboggan cutes at The Chalet in mill Stream Run Reservation will be running

through early March this year (weather permitting). The Chalet is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Strongsville and this year Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating 50 seasons of tobogganing. Hours are Thursdays 6-10pm, Fridays 6-10:30pm, Saturdays Noon-10:30pm and Sundays Noon- 5pm. An all-day adult ticket is $12, all-day tickets for children 11 and younger are $10 and a one-ride ticket is $6. There are also group rates and party rentals available. All riders must be 42 inches tall to ride and you must all wear gloves or mittens (heavier gloves are best). The chalet has food (concession stand style) available and there are two nice sized, roaring fires inside and outside to help you thaw out from the cold. More info is available on their website: https://clevelandmetroparks.com/ parks/visit/activities/event-activitytypes/tobogganing

Water Tower Hill A hidden gem of a sledding hill that my family found this year sits in a residential area in Barberton. This is one of my favorite spots and it’s called Water Tower Hill. You can GPS it by looking up 907 North Summit Street, Barberton but the hill itself is a little tricky to find. You’ll see a church and the parking are for the hill is actually back behind the church. The entire hill is very large and spread out, almost like a wall and ranges from very steep (really fast) to moderate and then finally a much more gradual hill that’s better for beginners and little ones. Whatever you do, make sure you start small. The main hill, which you’ll come to first, is steep and once you’re going down it there’s no turning back. You can keep walking along the top of the hill next to the trees to get to the less steep areas. The best part is that it’s free fun!

A lift system is used to carry the toboggans up to the top of the chutes. The Chalet Staff takes care of loading the riders before they head down, but you will need to walk up 108 steps to the top of the hill.

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By Megan Correll, PT, MPT Wooster Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

ccording to the National Health Interview Survey, approximately 10% of all US adults will have shoulder pain each year. One of the most common diagnoses used for shoulder pain is shoulder impingement. What is shoulder impingement? Webster defines impingement as a “strike, especially with a sharp collision.” This strike, or often referred to as a pinch, is occurring inside your shoulder. You may wonder what exactly is getting pinched or impinged. Generally, it is the rotator cuff tendon involvement causing you pain and other symptoms. There are other soft tissue structures in the shoulder that could be involved. With shoulder impingement, a common symptom is pain with reaching out to the side, overhead and

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behind their back. Another symptom can be weakness, especially with reaching overhead or out to the side. People can also have decreased motion of the shoulder. One cause of shoulder impingement can be muscle weakness. The shoulder joint isn’t made of one joint, there are multiple joints that make up this complicated joint. When the muscles of the rotator cuff or shoulder blade stabilizers are weak, it causes improper movement of the joints causing the pain or impingement. Poor posture can also contribute to shoulder impingement as rounded shoulders can narrow the space where the rotator cuff tendon runs or contribute to poor movement patterns as previously described. Another cause of impingement occurs when a spur forms on a bone at the top of the shoulder called the

acromion. This spur narrows the space where these soft tissue structures are and causes pinching or impingement. Other causes of impingement include repetitive overhead movements, fall on or injury to the shoulder, and arthritis. Impingement is diagnosed based on the results of special tests, symptoms and x-rays looking for arthritis or spurs. You may choose to see a physician about your shoulder pain, however, you may choose to start with physical therapy. In Ohio, you can start physical therapy without a physician referral. It is required that the physical therapist communicates with your physician after the initial evaluation is performed. At Wooster Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, we do accept referrals from outside physicians for physical therapy. On your first visit with a physical therapist, he or she will perform an exam

of motion and strength, as well as special tests to decide which soft tissue structures are producing the pain. From there, the therapist will develop a plan to help you return to daily activities pain free. This plan can consist of heat, ice, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, to help decrease pain and if needed improve tolerance to exercise. Tre at m e nt to assess your movement can consist of patterns, posture, range strengthening exercises of

posture, rotator cuff and shoulder blade stabilizing muscles. You may perform exercises to increase motion and your therapist may stretch your shoulder to regain motion. Postural re-education can be a treatment to help train your body to improve posture to aid in healing. Your therapist may also discuss avoidance of activities or positions that produce your pain, at least until you’ve improved and can perform activities without pain. Education to continue strengthening and range of motion exercises are important in preventing recurrence or restoring function should your symptoms return.

If you feel you need the assistance of a physical therapist with your shoulder pain, Wooster Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine has appropriately trained physical therapists to assist you with returning to your active lifestyle pain-free.

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Events

Visit the Akron Zoo The Akron Zoo is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through January, February and March (winter season hours). Admission is $7 per person, Akron Zoo Members are FREE, non-member parking is $3. Visit http://www.akronzoo.org for more information.

1/5-2/25 (weekends)

Putting Through the Ages at Buffalo Creek Retreat On this indoor mini-golf adventure through Ohio’s geologic history,

you will discover the depths of the ancient ocean, wind your way through swamp forests, encounter massive ancient creatures, traverse a glacier, and acquaint yourself with Ohio’s prehistoric people. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Fridays noon-4pm, Saturdays noon7pm, Sundays noon-4pm, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville, Ohio. FREE (Donations to Medina County Park District Appreciated)

2/1-19

Huntington Bank Ice Skating Rink - Lock 3

Wayne County Public Library

Tech Events

Tech Tuesdays and Tech Thursdays At the Creston, Dalton, Doylestown, Rittman, Shreve, and West Salem Branches One-on-One Computer Training At the Wooster Branch

WORKING for You: Job Search Help At the Wooster Branch

3D Printer Open House At the Wooster Branch Design Your Own Mug – With a Robot! All WCPL locations in February.

Decorate Easter Eggs – With a Robot! Many WCPL locations in March.

Robotics Classes for Kids and Teens At the Wooster Branch

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Lock 3 in Akron has a 10,000 square foot ice skating rink open through February 19th. Skating is $4 (includes rental) or only $2 with your own skates (but you have to sign a waiver). More info at Lock3Live.com.

Join us at 6 p.m. to meet a princess and make your own enchanted rose. Movie beings at 6:30 p.m. in Room A at The Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park, 5712 12th St NW, Canton, Ohio.

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2/23-24

International Festival Join us in the Student Life Building at Wayne College. The festival provides a glimpse of how others live around the globe in a fun and interesting way. Live entertainment, activities and exhibits. Wayne College Wed-Thu 10 AM-2 PM & 5-7 PM, Fri 7-9 PM 330684-8973 Free and open to the public. www.wayne.uakron.edu

2/12-17

Berlin’s Sweet On You Bring your Valentine to Berlin and celebrate with us. Different stores will have sales and specials going on throughout town. Kid friendly Berlin, Ohio. Sponsored by the Berlin Main Street Merchants

2/16

Arts & Crafts Guild Spring Arts & Crafts Show Over 120 booths of handcrafted vendors. Baskets, candles, dolls, floral, clothes, woodworking and sewing items and more! Shisler Conference Center, OARDC Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 9 AM-4 PM 330-345-5962

2/24

Girls Night Out Take a break from winter and enjoy Girls Night Out 2018! Starlight Antiques will again be taking fun photos for our Facebook contest and have special sales throughout the shop. Visit the other stores as well for this Historic Downtown Millersburg event. More info at HistoricDowntownMillersburg.com

3/17

Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast Enjoy an indoor movie with the whole Shreve Migration Sensation family! Bring a blanket or camp chairs Full day of events centering around the annual start of birding in the and watch Beauty and the Beast.

Killbuck Marsh Area in Shreve. Guest speakers, workshops, vendor hall and special children’s educational activities. Shreve Elementary School Rt. 226. Shreve Elementary School 8 AM- 4 PM 330-464-4382 www.shreveohio.com

3/22

Ladies’ Night Out Looking for a night out with your friends? Stop by Lehman’s! With food, classes, presentations, and hands-on activities, it’ll be a night full of fun, friends, and food! 6 pm to 8 pm - No Registration Necessary. Visit Lehmans.com/StoreEvents

4/21

Healthy Kids Day Race starts at 9:30AM, Event starts at 10AM, free health screening for kids, food demonstrations. YMCA of

Wooster 10 AM 330-264-3131 www.woosterymca.org Earth Day Celebration & Wilderness Run A full day of celebrating the great outdoors! Vote for your favorite photo at FotoFest and read a book while on the trail on their StoryWalk. Timed 5k and 1-mile fun run. The Wilderness Center 9 AM-4 PM 330-359-5235 www.wildernesscenter.org

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Kids Gardening at Lehman’s Start them young in the garden at Lehman’s in Kidron! Hands-on garden projects to inspire children to grown their own plants. Registration is required and the cost is $10. 2pm 3pm at 4779 Kidron Rd, Dalton. More info at Lehmans.com/storeevents

February - April 2018 Highlighted Events Main Library (Wooster) February 15 March 6 April 3 April 5

West African Drum and Dance Outback Ray Flex Yoga Carnival of the Animals

Branch Locations February 2018 8 8

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A Celebration of Animation — Dalton Wolves: Fact vs. Myth: with the Ironwood Wolves — Rittman Jungle Terry — Creston Japanese Calligraphy — Shreve

Betsy Ross — West Salem

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spousal IRA is an Individual Retirement Account for a married partner who either stays at home or works but isn’t covered by a 401(k) or another employeesponsored retirement plan. A spousal IRA is basically the same as a regular IRA, except that you don’t need to earn your own money to contribute. Instead, the working partner’s earned income funds the account. Essentially, it allows nonworking, caregiving spouses (I’m talking to you, stay-at-home moms and dads) to invest for retirement during the years they are out of the workforce. Those who are eligible can open an account this year and reap the benefits on next year’s tax return. It also will significantly boost your nest egg for retirement. Chew on this: If you begin at age 40 and contribute $2,000 each year until age 65 in a spousal IRA with a 5 percent return, you’ll have a little more than $100,000 saved for retirement. There is a handy calculator online if you’d like to run the numbers: bankrate.com/calculators/ retirement/traditional-ira-plan-calculator.aspx.

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Like IRAs and 401(k) accounts, a spousal IRA is set up in one partner’s name and legally belongs to that person. To contribute, you must be married and file taxes jointly. You can save up to $5,500 each year, or up to $6,500 for those 50 and older. Don’t be put off if these numbers seem huge. They’re the maximums. Any amount invested is better than saving nothing at all. For investors who don’t already have a relationship with a brokerage, low-fee and low-minimum-deposit IRAs are widely available. They can be opened at many local banks and through brokerages such as E*Trade, Charles Schwab, Vanguard and TD Ameritrade. If you already have an IRA, perhaps from a past job or a 401(k) rollover, you can make spousal IRA contributions to that account. Investors can choose a traditional or Roth IRA—or a combination of both, as long as total contributions don’t exceed $5,500—for the spousal account. Remember, contributions to a traditional IRA are tax-deductible. You invest pretax dollars, but must pay income taxes on the money when it is withdrawn. A Roth IRA doesn’t have an

upfront tax deduction. The account holder pays income taxes on that money now, but not on withdrawals. Roth savings also can be used to pay for college, usually without penalties. Investments in both accounts grow tax-free. Of course, there is some fine print. The working spouse must earn at least as much as he or she contributes to all household IRAs. For instance, if a husband saves $10,000 total between his IRA and his spouse’s, he must have earned more than $10,000 that year. If a part-time working wife participates in a retirement savings plan at work, she likely can’t fully deduct contributions to a spousal IRA. Also, if the working partner participates in a 401(k) or retirement plan at work and your household’s adjusted

gross income is less than $184,000, “you can deduct all of the $5,500 traditional IRA contribution” on your taxes, said Brad Huffman, a Certified Financial Planner with Future Finances. If you earn more than $194,000, sorry. No deduction for you. “Most tax software will help you figure this out,” Huffman said. “You simply tell it you want to maximize contributions, and it should tell you what is viable.” If you need more information about spousal IRAs and think government documents are fun, read the IRS rules about IRA contributions at irs.gov/ publications. Denise Trowbridge is a self-professed money geek who writes about personal finance, banking and insurance. Follow her on Twitter at @DeniseTrowbridg.

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alentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many years. While chocolates and champagne are often high on the list of most-purchased items for February 14th, couples should not feel beholden to tradition. This year may be the perfect time to try something new, see what’s happening locally and check out those places nearby that you’ve always been meaning to visit, together. Paint and sip: Couples can take part in a trend that has been growing locally this Valentine’s Day. At paint-and-sip events, people are guided step-by-step through the process of painting their own masterpieces. Breaks are provided through the evening to indulge in beverages and snacks of choice. Couples can bring along a bottle or two of wine and a platter of cheeses, chocolates or other Valentine’s Day fare. Those interested can inquire at their nearest paint and sip location for Valentine’s Day specials. Activity night: Couples who are naturally competitive or devoted sports fans can enjoy the evening by engaging in some healthy competition. Some local restaurants will host trivia nights, or couples can head to the nearest arcade

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and battle it out. Panic and escape rooms could be another fun activity. These are cropping up in towns across the country (including Wooster). They employ 60-minute reallife experiences in which participants must solve clues to escape the room, a great bonding experience for fun-loving couples. Chef lessons: Although some couples may dine out on Valentine’s Day, men and women who like to dabble in culinary arts can prepare their own meals from the comforts of their own kitchens. Others may want to enroll in classes that provide expert instruction from area chefs or culinary instructors. In addition to spending time together, you’ll be learning skills that can be put to use again and again. Night out: Have the babysitter and/or pet sitter all lined up as a surprise and then finish your special date night at a local inn or B&B. There are hundreds of beautiful lodgings in our area and many of them will have special Valentine’s weekend getaway packages available. With a little work ahead of time, you can make your Valentine’s Day into a mini staycation. Scavenger hunt: This one takes some serious preplanning. You and your other half can spend the evening making stops around town, at places that mean something to the two of you – or you can use the scavenger hunt to create completely new memories. If you really want to impress, you can have the staff at each local spot be in on the fun and have tasty treats and tokens ready and waiting when you arrive (the more advance notice places have, the better this will work). The tricky part will be coming up with the clues, but this is the perfect option for couples who like a challenge. Valentine’s Day might be a time for romance, but couples should not hesitate to buck tradition. Trying something different together can be fun, and at the same time you’ll be supporting local businesses as you celebrate and learn new things about your community and about each other.

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