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For the mature reader
Silent But Scary:
Wayne County Senior Forum
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Classic Movies That Still Give the Chills
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Set For October 20th
CELEBRATING TODAY...REMEMBERING YESTERDAY
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Health & Wellness
Caring for Dentures Improves Oral Health
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WELLNESS LIFESTYLE
Looking Back
News From the Past
Movies & Television
Silent Classics: Bloodless But Scary
Traveling
Ohio Is the Place to Be for Fall Foliage
Senior Forum
Wayne County Senior Forum Set for Oct. 20th
Tricks & Tips
Preserve Carved Pumpkins in Various Ways
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Puzzle
INSIDE
Word Search
Puzzle
Crossword
Calendar of Events Things to do in our area
Discover Downtown Wooster Recipes Did You Know? The Last Word Serving Wayne & Holmes Counties
Looking Back
Then
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Once the home of Mrs. Yocum, this fine residence property at the corner of Buckeye and Larwill streets in Wooster was remodeled in 1939 to be used by 70 members of the Wooster Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Today it is home to The Brothers of the Annunciation of Mary, Queen of Angels Convent. The photo on the left is from 1939.
Local News Tschantzes Win In World Fair Contest Oct. 5, 1939 KIDRON – Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Tschantz of Ashland, were awarded the Franklin trophy at an aerial roundup at Syracuse, New York, sponsored by the World's Fair, having traveled the longest distance with the smallest motored plane. Mr. Tschantz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Tschantz of here, and Mrs. Tschantz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kropf of Orrville. 140-Year-Old Newspaper Oct. 6, 1939 WOOSTER – One of the oldest newspapers that has been displayed at The Daily Record office in recent years is a copy of the “City Gazette and Daily Advertiser,” published at Charleston, South Carolina and dated Oct 13, 1797. That was when John Adams was president of the United States and some 20 years before the first newspaper was printed in Wooster. It is more than 140 years old. In it, a man named Jacob Williamson advertised that he had received, “by the Brig Harmony from Amsterdam, a small assortment of fresh medicines amongst which is 2 • Now & Then
a chest of Turkey Rhubarb, in the root.” There are many advertisements for gin, beer and wines and several for ladies clothes, the leading colors being Navy blues, London browns and fancy greens. Oct. 7, 1939 WOOSTER – A group of local businessmen had by chance gathered as the final stages of the world series baseball game came over the radio. All remained to hear the finish of the struggle. At the close of the game, the plays were discussed by the men. The radio program turned from baseball to music, and there came floating over the airwaves a Hawaiian homeland song. One of the men in the listening company raised his hand and pointed to the radio. The conversation stopped at once. “That is the first time I have heard that song played so beautifully since I lived on the Pacific coast. It was my favorite in younger days,” said the man. The companionship broke up as each man went to his place of business, but one man was heard humming strains of the song. It was just a touch of the heart strings of memory.
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Joke Corner Halloween Scary Joke 18 year old Dan was walking home from a Halloween party at his friend's house, when he heard a thumping noise behind him. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. When Dan turned around he saw it was a coffin behind him. Dan started walking quicker but the THUMPS were still right behind him. Soon Dan was running, the coffin started running too. Now Dan was running faster than he had ever run in his life, but the coffin was still right behind him! “HELP!” Dan screamed. He ran into his house and tried to slam the door but the coffin caught the door and started following him up the steps THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. Dan ran into the bathroom and grabbed the first thing he saw, cough drops, and threw them at the coffin….and of course the coffin’ stopped. -www.greatcleanjokes.com
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Movies & Television
Article by RANDY WILSON NOW & THEN CONTRIBUTOR
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AUTION: These movies contain no knife-carrying, mask-wearing, bloodcurdling, dismembering monsters. There are no Freddys, no Michaels and no Jasons. You won’t see the slightest hint of blood and you won’t even hear a scream…but you’ll still be scared. What you will find in these movies is a revengeful phantom, a grotesque vampire, a hypnotist, a lonely bell-ringer and a mad doctor. Each of the actors who play these characters brings them to life with tenderness and ferocity and they do it so well you won’t even hear them doing it. Yes, there will be title cards to fill in the gaps and set the scenes but again, you won’t hear a single scream because each of these films is silent!
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This Halloween season check out these classic silent horror films. All are available on home video in pristine, restored versions. Okay, they’re not quite silent. They do feature musical accompaniment just as if you were at the local bijou watching the films of nearly 100 years ago. They’re a lot of fun and a real treat for the movie buff. My personal favorite is 1925’s “The Phantom of the Opera” with Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin. One of the greatest of all silent films, this chillingly atmospheric adaptation of the classic horror tale stars Chaney in a tour de force performance as the masked composer haunting a Parisian opera house as he reveals his secret to Philbin, the one he loves. Remakes of this film have been pale imitations of the original. “Nosferatu,” a 1922 symphony of horror, was the first and most macabre of the film versions of the legendary vampire, Count Dracula. Max Schreck’s loathsome count, with pointed ears, skeleton-like
frame and talons will chill the most callous viewer. 1919’s “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” the great Expressionist classic, stars Werner Krauss as Caligari, the fairground showman who hypnotizes his servant (Conrad Veidt) into committing murder at night. Famous for its distorted painted sets, its grotesque camera angles and its atmospheric horror, this film has become a cinematic landmark. Lon Chaney also stars in 1923’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” He enthralled a generation of filmgoers in this impressive silent film of the Victor Hugo classic about the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo and his love for a beautiful Gypsy girl. Chaney’s characterization and makeup effects are outstanding. Unfortunately, I don’t feel this is the best of the many screen versions. My vote goes to the 1939 talkie with Charles Laughton. John Barrymore stars in 1920’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Barrymore gives a virtuoso performance as Robert Louis Stevenson’s tormented doctor in this classic thriller of split personality and dementia. Again this film has been remade many times over. And again, this is not the best version of the story. While the silent film is fun to watch, my vote must go to the 1932 version with Frederic March as the mad doc. March won the Oscar for Best Actor for this role. Now, if we can move ahead a few years to a couple of talkies (you still won’t hear any screams), two of my perennial all-time Halloween favorites both starring Cary Grant. First is 1937’s “Topper” with Grant and Constance Bennett as George and Marion Kerby, a fun-loving couple who find themselves in limbo as ghosts after an unfortunate auto accident. Deciding that heaven is just one good deed away, they turn their attention toward their dull friend Cosmo Topper. But Topper is one stodgy banker, and it’ll take all the high jinks the Kerby’s can muster to haunt Topper into loosening up and living it up. Next is 1944’s tale of mirthful murder cary-ed off in slapstick, slap-happy style, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Cary Grant and a stellar cast romp through this classic farce based on Joseph Kesselring’s 1941 Broadway hit and breezily directed
by Frank Capra. Frazzled drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Grant) has two aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair) who ply lonely geezers with poisoned libations, one sociopathic brother (Raymond Massey) who looks like Boris Karloff, one bonkers brother (John Alexander) who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, one impatient new bride (Priscilla Lane) and only one night to make it turn out all right. In this circus’ center ring is Grant, twisting his face into a clown’s gallery of flabbergasted reactions and transforming his natural athletic grace into a rubber-legged comic ballet. CAUTION: You could die laughing.
Here’s Looking At You Kid.
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Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally & diagonally throughout the puzzle.
BAT BLACK CAT BONES BROOMSTICK CARVING CAULDRON COFFIN COSTUMES CREEP CRYPT DARKNESS EERIE
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EVENING FRIGHTEN GHOSTS GHOULS GOBLINS GRAVES HALLOWEEN HAUNT HOWLING MOANS MUMMY PUMPKIN
SCARY SCREECH SKELETON SPIDER SPIRIT SPOOKY TOMBSTONE VAMPIRE WEREWOLF WINGS WITCH ZOMBIE
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Spanish city 7. Middle ear bone 13. Satisfy to the fullest 14. Able to be consumed 16. US island territory (abbr.) 17. Predatory reptile 19. Beachwear manufacturer 20. European space program 22. Alias 23. Metrical feet 25. Large integers 26. Matrilineality 28. Snouts 29. Giants’ signal caller Manning 30. Pacific Time 31. Electronic countermeasures 33. “Anna Karenina” author 34. Snare 36. Sleeveless garment 38. More arctic 40. Clean off 41. Signs 43. Common Japanese surname
44. Allow 45. A way to mark 47. Ballplayers need one 48. __ and cheese 51. KGB mole 53. Indicating silence 55. Capital of Yemen 56. A woman of refinement 58. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 59. Belonging to a bottom layer 60. Stephen King novel 61. Fire obstacle 64. Lumen 65. Loud insects 67. Energetic persons 69. Confession (archaic) 70. Witnessing
7. Dignified 8. Pacific sea bream 9. One of Thor’s names 10. Song of praise 11. Equal to one quintillion (abbr.) 12. Drools 13. Cluster 15. One in a series 18. Egyptian unit of weight 21. Broached 24. Skin cancers 26. Second sight 27. Shock treatment 30. Whittled 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. A way to soak 37. Small piece
38. Relating to Islam 39. Climbing plant 42. Drunkard 43. Test for high schoolers 46. Least exciting 47. Amanda and James are two 49. Something comparable to another 50. Soothes 52. Month in the Islamic calendar 54. White gull having a black back and wings 55. Japanese seaport 57. The south of France 59. Batman villain 62. British air aces 63. Body part 66. Clearinghouse 68. Manganese
CLUES DOWN 1. Whiskey receptacle 2. Western State 3. Cereal grasses 4. Needlefishes 5. Relating to the ears 6. Mathematical ratio
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October
Calendar of Events 13-14 October Enchanted 1-29 Fall Festival Weekends at Ramseyer Farms
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Meet the creatures of the forest along With mazes, hayrides and pumpkins, make memories during a fall day on the pumpkin-lit trails. farm. Ramseyer Farms, 4000 Ramseyer You will meet friendly Ln, Wooster. Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 1-6pm costumed creatures who sing songs, tell jokes 330-264-0264, RamseyerFarms.com and share stores of life in the woodlands. Refreshments served 6,7 & 9 and families are encouraged to wear Schlabach Furniture costumes at this fun, educational nonCustomer Appreciation Sale scary event. The Wilderness Center 10% off storewide; 11463 Harrison Rd 6:30-8:30 PM 330-359-5235; www.WildernessCenter.org in Apple Creek, 330-695-2249
6-14 Fall Festival at The Farm at Walnut Creek
13-14 Charm Days
A two day event held in Charm, full of contests, food, auctions, a flea market, Fall is in the air! The animals at the farm special merchant sales, music and love this time of year, which includes more. Village of Charm; 330-893-2251; cooler weather and the fall festival! CharmDays.com The Columbus Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Monday) of October 14 always brings fun and excitement to Holmes County. Festivities will take Case Knives 2017 Tour place over two weekends and include The Case Knives 2017 "Carve Your food, horse drawn wagon rides and Own Path" Tour is coming to Lehman's more! Please note that the farm will in Kidron Ohio as the only tour stop be closed Sunday, October 8th of this in the state for this very special event. weekend. Check our facebook page for Equipment demonstrations, silent full details on admission pricing. 4147 auction with proceeds going to charity, CR 114, Sugarcreek; 330-893-4200 limited edition Case knives for sale, door prizes, drawings and giveaways, plus Amish woodcarver Paul Weaver 13-14 be there with his three dimensional Fabulous Fall Garage Sales will wood carving exhibit. Free to attend, Follow the signs and pick up a map at 9am – noon, free refreshments and one of the many garage sales going on children's activities. throughout the community and visit the Swiss Village Corridor for bargains and 27-28 buys from our friendly retailers. Maps are also available at most businesses. Halloween Ghost Walk at Downtown Sugarcreek 9 am – 5 pm the Victorian House SugarcreekBusinessAssociation.org This year you can experience the resident ghosts of the Victorian and
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participate in a mini paranormal investigation lead by our in house expert investigators. Your evening begins with an orientation, ghost stories from the past and instructions for your investigation. 24 tickets will be sold for each one hour time slot starting at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and ending at 10:00. Pricing and details at: 330-674-0022. To request additional information you can email us at info@holmeshistory.com. Call early -tickets will sell fast for this event; HolmesHistory.com
28 Jumpin' Pumpkin Jamboree
Tour the 1868 Railroad Museum. Running model trains on display. Orrville Depot Museum 10am-4pm 330683-2426 OrrvilleRailroad.com
30 Meals with a Mission
A benefit for Wooster Rotary scholarships and literacy projects (walk-ins are welcome and carry-out is available). Tickets available from Rotary members, Buehler's Milltown and Buehler's Towne Market beginning 10/2 and TJ's one week before the event. TJ's Restaurant, Noon to 8pm 330-262-7111 WoosterRotary.org
November
9, 10 & 11 Walnut Creek Christmas Tree & Candle Lighting
The annual Christmas Tree and Candle Lighting event takes place at The Commercial and Savings Bank, featuring music by local residents, devotional by a local pastor, refreshments, Christmas carols and goodies for the kids. Come join us, everyone is welcome! The Tree Lighting will be on Friday, November 10. This is traditionally a weekend when many of the local shops hold their open houses, with sales and discounts on Fall and Christmas items. Open Houses begin on Thursday, November 9th and last through the 11th; On the square in Walnut Creek; ComeToWalnutCreekOhio.com
10-11 Berlin Christmas Open House
Celebrate the season early as many shops offer special sales, refreshments and will be festively decorated; Berlin Main Street Merchants, Downtown Berlin; hours vary; 330-893-3192; VisitBerlinOhio.org
11 Holmes County's Largest Book Signing
Up to 40 authors from multiple genres will be at the Gospel Book Store to sign their books for you. Come and meet the authors. Find a new favorite book for yourself and the perfect gift for a family member or friend. The Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak St., Berlin; 330-8932523; www.MyGospelBookStore.com
11-19 Warther's Christmas Tree Festival
Each year, the Warther Museum and Gardens hosts the Christmas Tree Festival that benefits our local Union Hospital Auxiliary. Over 100 predecorated trees, wreaths, and home decor fill the museum with an unrivaled holiday spectacle. Festival hours are: 11th-18th from 11am-8pm, 19th from 11am-5pm. Admission is $5 per person, proceeds go to the Union Hospital Auxiliary.
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Santa comes to Downtown Wooster with activities, live music and holiday fun for all! 7-9:30pm; 330-262-6222, www.MainStreetWooster.org
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Health & Wellness
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roper dental care and oral hygiene is essential at all stages in life, even for people who have dentures, partials or implants. People with dentures must recognize that oral hygiene protects their dentures as well as their mouths. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 35 million Americans do not have any teeth, while 11 percent of the population requires the use of a complete denture. In addition, 5 percent of the U.S. population wears a partial denture. The Canadian Denture & Implant Centres says that 16 percent of the population wear dentures. Removable dentures require care to keep them clean and in good repair. Servicing dentures also helps ensure wearers’ mouths stay healthy. Follow these guidelines to keep dentures clean. • Handle with care. Dentures are strong, but they are not impervious to damage. Treat them with care while handling, being sure not to bend or damage any clasps when cleaning, and try not to drop the dentures. When handling dentures, Colgate recommends standing over a folded towel or basin of water for added protection. • Brush daily. False teeth need to be brushed, so don’t trade in your toothbrush just yet. Brushing will help remove food deposits and prevent staining. • Take a break. Remove dentures before going to bed and soak the dentures in warm water or special denture cleansers. Removing dentures for six to eight hours allows tissue inside the mouth to recover. Soaking helps to remove stains, bacteria and tartar. The Mayo Clinic notes that most dentures need to remain moist to keep their shape, so do not allow them to dry out.
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• Clean your mouth. While dentures are removed, use gauze or a soft toothbrush to clean the tongue, palate and cheeks. If you still have any natural teeth, use a softbristled brush to cleanse. Always rinse dentures before returning them to your mouth. • Schedule regular dental visits. Dentists can advise how frequently to have dentures checked for fit and professional cleaning. Loose dentures can cause sores and infection, so it’s best to address any issues regarding fitting promptly. Dentists also will inspect the inside of the mouth for signs of disease or irritation. • Eat healthy foods. Make sure to eat a well-balanced diet to keep the body and mouth healthy. Cut up hard foods like fresh fruits and vegetables if dentures are impacting your ability to eat these foods. People of all ages rely on partial or complete dentures to maintain their smiles. Routine care is necessary to keep the dentures intact and mouths healthy.
Traveling
Ohio is the place to be
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utumn means different things to many people. Students may embrace the dawn of a new school year, while others might embrace the crisp weather after a season of heat. One of the more widely enjoyed aspects of autumn is the chance to take in the brilliant foliage. Although New England may be renowned for its bright, orange, red and yellow panoramas, dazzling displays of foliage can be witnessed anywhere temperatures descend enough for deciduous trees to shed their leaves. The first step to a successful fall foliage excursion is to find the right spot. The Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amish Country in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes from Michigan to Ohio, and many other areas can be great places to witness nature at its most colorful. To make the most of fall foliage road trips, drivers can keep the following suggestions in mind. • Get off the highway. To see great fall vistas, take a detour from major thoroughfares and visit small towns and mountain passes. Invest in some maps, as cellular networks may be inaccessible in remote locales. • Avoid tourist-heavy areas. Drivers may prefer less crowded roadways to accompany the great scenery. Such drivers should visit areas that are not tourist meccas. Any area that plays home to forests and sprawling landscapes will do.
• Go on foot. To get the best photos, head out at sunrise or sunset. Soft, golden light dappled by leaves will bring out the golden tones in photos. Going on foot will help you discover the nuances of the season and slow down for a change. • Don’t overlook overcast days. Traveling in the rain may not be fun, but overcast days might be ideal. On such days, the sun won’t be too warm and drown out the colors. • Bring along binoculars. Wildlife is often mobile and abundant in the fall, as animals scurry to feed and gather supplies before the winter. As a result, autumn is a great time to spot wildlife that’s normally hiding in thickets and woodland areas. • Plan for stops along the way. Don’t forget to bring some spending money in the form of cash so that you can enjoy the small farm stands and shops that often dot rural landscapes. Pick up farm-fresh produce or choose a plump pumpkin. Yard sales also are abundant this time of year. Small shops may not take credit cards, so if you plan to buy, cash is king. Trees begin shedding their leaves as early as the beginning of September in Canada and the northern United States. As the days press on, the fall finery will gradually shift southward. For those who can afford to take a weekday off, do so, as weekends might be overcome with fellow nature enthusiasts.
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iscover
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OCT 12 Main Street Wooster Beer & Wine Tasting
5:30 -8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Pallotta Ford Lincoln
NOV 17 Window Wonderland
7-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by United Titanium, Wayne Savings Community Bank, The Daily Record & Cutler Real Estate
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DEC 1 & 2 Pictures with Santa at the Wayne County Library NOV 25 Small Business Saturday
7-9:30 p.m. Presented by Main Street Wooster, Inc, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, WC Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and The Daily Record
Fri., Dec. 1 5-7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Presented by Main Street Wooster and The Wayne County Public Library
FEB 26-MAR 3 Restaurant & Retail Week Sponsored by Westfield Bank and The Daily Record
DEC 1 Downtown Churches Waking Tour
6-8 p.m. Sponsored by The Commercial & Savings Bank and Downtown Wooster Churches
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iscover
owntown
OCT 12 Main Street Wooster Beer & Wine Tasting
5:30 -8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Pallotta Ford Lincoln
NOV 17 Window Wonderland
7-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by United Titanium, Wayne Savings Community Bank, The Daily Record & Cutler Real Estate
ooster
DEC 1 & 2 Pictures with Santa at the Wayne County Library NOV 25 Small Business Saturday
7-9:30 p.m. Presented by Main Street Wooster, Inc, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, WC Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and The Daily Record
Fri., Dec. 1 5-7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Presented by Main Street Wooster and The Wayne County Public Library
FEB 26-MAR 3 Restaurant & Retail Week Sponsored by Westfield Bank and The Daily Record
DEC 1 Downtown Churches Waking Tour
6-8 p.m. Sponsored by The Commercial & Savings Bank and Downtown Wooster Churches
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Senior Forum
Wayne County Senior Forum Set For...
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he 22nd Annual Wayne County Senior Forum will be held Friday, October 20th from 7:30 am to 3 pm at Fisher Auditorium on the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center campus. Sponsored by the Wayne County Council on Aging and Direction Home, one of the main topics for this year's forum will be “The Drug Epidemic & Its Effect on Seniors.” The senior forum gives older adults an opportunity to connect as a community, and learn more about the issues that are important to them. The day is meant to be educational, but there will also be entertainment throughout, such as bingo, vendors, door prizes and music from one of the guest speakers, David Greer. Medway Drug Enforcement Agency will be presenting on the drug epidemic. Other presentations for this year's forum include “Medicare Reform & Updates,” “Finding Your Happy Place” and “A Life Transformed from Degradation to Dedication.” The 2017 Keynote Speaker will be Don Hall of Medway Drug Enforcement Agency. Don has seen the direct effects of the drug epidemic and will speak to both the dangers, and the hope that can be found through rehabilitation. “The group of area agencies and businesses that sponsor the forum work together to determine what will be the most beneficial topics each year,” said Tammy Cruise, Director of Development and Public Relations for West View Healthy Living. “This year Don Hall and David Greer bring their perspectives and expertise on the opioid crisis, an issue that hits
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close to home for so many, because it truly impacts entire families.” David Greer has been on both sides of the crisis. Having been through rehabilitation himself, he now uses his story to help bring others a direct understanding of addiction, where it can lead, and the journey he has taken through recovery, ultimately being lead to work in ministry. Greer will also share his musical talents with attendees to the forum this year. Seniors are given an opportunity to network and communicate on issues that are important to them throughout the day. Doors will open for registration and a free continental breakfast at 7:30 am. The forum, which includes both breakfast and lunch, is free for Wayne County residents age 55 and older, but a reservation must be made by calling 2-1-1 or (330) 263-6363. “The most we've had in attendance for the forum was around 500,” said Cruise. “This year is looking to be another great turn out. Our sponsors and members look to the senior forum not just as an event, but as a resource and a way for seniors to learn about the services that we provide to the community.” More than 40 area social service agencies and businesses will be available to offer information about their services. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day, and participants also will have the opportunity to win prizes in the bingo games. For more information call (330) 263-6363. Fisher Auditorium is located at 1680 Madison Avenue in Wooster.
Tricks & Tips
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ack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween. Nothing ruins Halloween more than visiting a home to trick-or-treat and not getting candy. Equally disappointing is a sad pumpkin display withering away on a front porch. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips can keep carvings from collapsing too soon. • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots and holes. Even a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even color and firm flesh, and make sure that the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin. • Visit local pumpkin stands. Pumpkins that have been shipped miles and miles in hot cargo trucks may be overly ripened or battered. Pumpkins that were grown nearby may be fresher. Plus, buying pumpkins locally supports local farmers. • Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving experts at Pumpkin Masters
recommend scraping as much of the “guts” out as possible, leaving about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin. • Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated and inhibit mold and other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin Fresh®, hold up well. Soaking and spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also seems to preserve designs. • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes and warm sunlight. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin and encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving. • Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can enter. In lieu of carving, paint or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark paint can help pumpkins stand out at night. Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can last for a month or more. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and mold-free will prolong your designs.
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Recipes While fresh apples are a delight on their own, few apple afficionados can resist the temptation to make apple pie. If homemade apple pie is on your agenda this year, consider the following recipe for this Autmun classic.
French Apple Pie
Ingredients: 2⁄3 cup raisins 6 tablespoons water 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup 11⁄2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 11⁄2 teaspoons sugar 2 apples (preferably a tart variety) 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Makes one 9” pie
1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 11⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch Icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Directions: 1. To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. 2. Separately, combine the corn syrup, flour and sugar and mix well, then add to the raisins and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool until the mixture is just warm, about 10 to 15 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust. 4. Peel the apples, cut them into thin wedges, and put them in a large bowl. Separately, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, then add to the apples and gently stir until evenly mixed. 5. Spread the apple mixture in the crust in an even layer, then spread the raisin filling evenly over the apples. Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a steam vent in the center. 6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours, until completely cool. 7. To make the icing, combine the sugar and water and mix well. Add the butter and mix until smooth. Brush over the top of the cooled pie before serving.
Recipes Although many people associate apples with sweet recipes, they actually can be put to work in other dishes that aren’t necessarily served as dessert. Try this deliicous take on a an Autumn favorite .
Apple & Mustard Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients:
one medium-size one, preferably cast-iron (the heavier the better). 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, at Set both skillets over medium room temperature heat and let them get hot. 2. Meanwhile, butter one side of 4 slices sourdough bread each bread slice; then lay slices 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard butter-side down on your cutting 1/3 large firm-tart apple, unpeeled, board. Spread equal portions of cored and sliced very thin mustard on two slices; then divide apple slices into two portions and 4 oz. sharp Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, lay on top of mustard. Divide or Havarti cheese, thinly sliced cheese slices and lay over apples. Top sandwiches with remaining bread slices, buttered-side up. 1. You’ll need one large skillet and 3. Lay sandwiches in the large
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skillet. Cook until bottoms are browned, 3-4 minutes; then flip. Set the preheated medium-size skillet on top of sandwiches as a press. (If your skillet isn’t heavy, weigh it down with a waterfilled kettle or a few large cans of tomatoes.) Cook until both sides are evenly browned, about 2 minutes more. Apple notes: Use whatever variety you have on hand, but a firm-tart apple goes well with the mustard and cheese in the sandwich.
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ccording to Smithsonian. com, the Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating traces its origins to the Celtic tradition of dressing up as evil spirits at the end of the year. But unlike the trick-or-treaters of today, the Celts did not dress up for fun or in search of candy. According to Celtic belief, the dead and the living would overlap during the transition from one year to the next. Celts also believed that demons would roam the earth during this transition period. So Celts dressed up as evil spirts so the demons they believed were walking
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the earth would mistake them as one of their own. But it was not just the Celts who contributed to what Halloween has become today. Historians believe that trick-or-treating may also be rooted in the medieval practice of “souling,” in which poor children would go from door-to-door on All Souls’ Day and ask for food in exchange for prayers for the dead. Both Celtic traditions and the practice of souling no doubt contributed to modern Halloween traditions, but the Halloween traditions celebrants know today have been practiced for less than 100 years.
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