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HEALTH

Some cardiac arrest victims ignore signs. PAGE 7

HUMOR

Grandma, what dark circles you have. PAGE 11

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LIVING INSIDE THIS ISSUE Local authors offer mysteries, histories and more ........... 4 Top craft books feature sewing, quilting ............................6 Plan ahead for Reid’s Red Dress Ball ....................................7 Study: Some cardiac arrest victims ignore signs ..................8 Wear Red Day is Feb. 5 ........................................................ 8 Health calendar..................................................................... 9 Kids have ‘wunnerful’ time on dance floor....................... 10 Grandma, what dark circles you have ..............................11 From death to the joy of life .............................................. 12 These canasta players are real cards .................................13 Local events calendar......................................................... 14 For healthy decadence, try a maple budino ......................17 Shining a light on replacements for incandescents ..........18 Search for perfect tomato goes on ....................................19 Plaid extends to housewares, home decor ..................... 20 What’s new for Medicare beneficiaries.............................21 Test your Social Security knowledge..................................22

EDITOR’S NOTE: This will be the final edition of Maximum Living magazine. We have enjoyed serving you over the years. Lifestyle stories, calendars and other local coverage can be found in the Palladium-Item and at pal-item.com.

Palladium-Item Media Group EDITORIAL Greg Fallon, News Director (765) 213-5876, gfallon@muncie.gannett.com © 2016 Maximum Living This lifestyles magazine is a product of the Palladium-Item Media Group. These materials are the sole and exclusive property of the Palladium-Item Media Group and are not to be used without written permission.

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Mary Lou Griffey, executive director of the RHS Alumni Association, and 1962 RHS graduate Duane Hodgin, a retired educator, compiled the book. More than 250 facts, 970 pictures and 192 memories shared by alumni from the 1930s to the present are featured in the 300-page book. Distinguished alumni are profiled ranging from leaders in entertainment, sports, business and military.Books are $30 plus tax (or $35 if shipping is required). To purchase a book, call (765) 9733338 or visit Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond, or Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road E., Richmond.

Mysteries

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Tricia Fields, who lives in a log cabin in Liberty, Ind., has received national attention for her Western crime fiction. She has completed four books in the Josie Gray mystery series. Gray is a police chief in a small Texas town that has scarce resources to cope with drug traffickers and cartels. “The Territory,” “Scratchgravel Road,” “Wrecked” and “Firebreak” are now available, and her fifth book in the series will be released in March. Her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Booklist and Library Journal. Richmond resident Rachel Hughes also features a female investigator in her novel, “The Lions Saw Nothing.” Hoosier puzzle solver Jericho Middlestone investigates the disappearance of valuable art in South Carolina. Copies can be found at Hughes’ store, The Tin Cup, at 818 E. Main St., or on Amazon.

Memoir

Winter is a good time to curl up with a book. Several current and former area residents have written fiction and non-fiction books to consider.

Former Richmond resident E. Marie Oberle has written “Outhouse to Penthouse: Discovering Courage Within.” Her story, originally intended just for her family, begins during the Great Depression. Oberle was born in Kentucky and had a difficult childhood that included losing her mother at a young age, but she went on to earn a doctorate in education as well as marry and have a family. Oberle hopes her book will inspire others. Paperback and Kindle versions are available through Amazon.com

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History

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A new book, called “Devils’ Tales — The History, Legacy, and Memories: A Walk Through the Halls of Morton and RHS” features the 150year history of Richmond and Morton high schools from 1864 to 2014.

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For those who enjoy lots of pictures of how our area used to look, the “Images of America, Richmond” book might be a good choice. The 128-page paperback by Susan E. King and Thomas D. Hamm features more than 200 vintage photos and captions that describe the people and places featured, including shots inside and outside churches, schools, businesses and museums. Readers will see faces they might not recognize, such

as Grovelle Bundy, who was one of Richmond’s first African-American policemen, and Wendell M. Stanley, a Richmond High School and Earlham College graduate who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work on viruses. King is archivist at MorrissonReeves Library and Hamm is professor of history and director of special collections at Earlham College. The book is $21.99 plus tax. Copies are available at the Old National Road Welcome Center, Wayne County Historical Museum and through Arcadia Publishing at (888) 313-2665 or arcadiapublishing.com. Some other popular local history books at the museum include Steve Martin’s “Richmond’s Pennsylvania Depot Site: Gateway to American SUPPLIED Steve Martin worked with Duane and Angie History” for $19.95 and Carolyn Reed on a book about Wayne County’s Lafever’s “Pictorial History of connections to the Civil War. Wayne County, Indiana” for $15.

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War Veterans — Forgotten Warriors: Against the Odds,” features stories of nearly 80 veterans. He said their stories include courage, bravery, selflessness and humanitarian efforts, but they also shared the loneliness, uncertainty, boredom, fear and death they experienced. Hodgin said the servicemen and women he interviewed shared some similarities with those he’s met who served in World War II. They all felt a sense of honor and duty in serving their country in difficult times. Hodgin is no stranger to telling veterans’ stories. In 2014, he wrote “World War II Veterans of Wayne County, Indiana: They Served During America’s Darkest and Finest Hours.” Books are $30 plus tax at Wayne County Historical Museum. A trio also produced a book featuring local ties to the Civil War. The book, called “Honor Eternal: Wayne County Men in the Civil War,” features local soldiers who served and includes previously undiscovered information. Steve Martin researched and wrote the book, and Duane Reed compiled the comprehensive list of soldiers. Angie Reed provided cemetery photographs. Martin works in Morrisson-Reeves Library’s reference department and writes the weekly “Out of Our Past” history column for the Palladium-Item. Copies are $20 and may be purchased at the library’s customer service desk. The trio donated their time, and all proceeds benefit Friends ofMRL.

Former Richmond resident David A. Crumbaugh has collaborated on a book called “Tips To Becoming An Efficient & Effective Networker.” Crumbaugh, now a Texas resident, graduated from Richmond High School in 1988 and Indiana University East in 1993. He is a certified public accountant. He and co-authors Amy D. Kilpatrick and Sarah C. Westcott share ways business owners can grow their businesses. He said from identifying the PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE right oppor- Duane Hodgin signs copies of his book on tunities and local veterans at Wayne County Historical Museum. the right Children’s book people you need to meet, to ensuring a posiThose who enjoy Chuck Avery’s columns in the P-I tive reception for your message, might also enjoy his chilreaders will be able to impledren’s book, “A Reason to ment these tips quickly and Be.” The book is about a easily for a positive breakyoung hollyhock flower through toward strategic businamed Holly. Former area ness growth. resident Rick Moore drew The book is available on AmaHolly and those she commuzon Kindle and in paperback. nicates with, including trees Copies are available for $12.95 and vegetables. plus shipping at nspirednetworking.com Those who want more ideas for local books written Tributes to veterans for all ages are encouraged to visit The Two Sisters: Books and More at 193 Fort Wayne Hodgin has written two additional books about local Ave., Richmond, local libraries, the historical museum or veterans. Old National Road Welcome Center. The most recent, “Wayne County Korean and Vietnam

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TOP 2015 CRAFT BOOKS INCLUDED MANY ON SEWING, QUILTING JENNIFER FORKER Associated Press

Sewing — by machine and by hand — was prominently featured among this year’s craft books. Many titles were geared toward quilters, and others were for children who want to sew clothes, gifts and quilts. Some notable titles from 2015: “All Points Patchwork” (Storey Publishing) helps quilters rediscover English paper piecing, a process that dates to the late 1700s. Author Diane Gilleland says it takes the struggle out of creating complicated patchwork quilts: “You can use (the process) to make beautiful and impressive quilts, but you can also add a bit of patchwork magic to smaller projects.” “Constantinople Quilts” (C&T Publishing) is a gorgeous compendium of applique quilts by Australian quiltshop-owner Tamsin Harvey that were inspired by Turkish Iznik ceramics, known for cobalt blue and intricate designs. Harvey’s quilts are highly detailed and prominently feature flora designs. “The Modern Medallion Workbook” (C&T Publishing), by Janice Zeller Ryan and Beth Vassalo, also shares intricate patterns for applique quilting. The 11 modern patterns, by 11 expert quilters, range from basic to advanced. “It was a lightbulb moment for me when I realized that the definition of a medallion quilt is just a quilt made up of borders surrounding a center medallion — nowhere in that definition does it state that they have to be equal, perfect or matched,” writes Vassalo. “Smash Your Precut Stash!” (C&T Publishing), by longtime quilters Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama, shares 13 quilts that give purpose to quilters’ collections of precut squares and fabric strips. “Dreamy Quilts” (C&T Publishing), by self-taught designer Lydia Nelson, features 14 simple, quiet projects, in-

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ABRAMS

“Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns” (Abrams)

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“Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshops” (Abrams)

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“Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style,” (Abrams)

cluding pillows and a table runner. “My idea of a dreamy quilt ... is soft and soothing to the eyes, with a palette drawn from nature,” writes Nelson. “It is a quilt that is not overly complicated by an abundance of prints and colors.” “Get Quilting” (C&T Publishing), by mother and daughter Angela and Cloe Walters, walks young people through the process, from choosing fabric and supplies to assembling and quilting a piece. Kid-friendly projects range from a T-shirt quilt to a school-supplies holder. “Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns” (Abrams), by Natalie Chanin, features patterns for several of the fashion designer’s haute couture pieces and instructions for how to embellish, with beads and embroidery. “Rebecca Ringquist’s Embroidery Workshops” (Abrams) is this handsewing teacher’s modern take on the traditional technique of embroidery. Ringquist encourages experimentation and an artful eye; the book includes a small, printed, fabric sampler for practicing stitches. “Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style” (Abrams) features five simple clothing patterns by this Swedish designer that require only basic sewing skills. “We Love to Sew Gifts” (C&T Publishing), by children’s sewing teacher Annabel Wrigley, shares 23 projects, including a scarf, pillow, wall hanging, tote and dog collar. “The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion” (Abrams) features advice from the Mood Fabrics store in New York City. It bills itself as “the ultimate guide for fashion students, aspiring designers and home sewers who want to dig deep and learn everything they need to choose quality fabric to create sought-after, fashionable garments.” “The Spoonflower Handbook” features digital-design advice from Stephen Fraser, founder of one of the first print-on-demand fabric companies in the United States, and includes more than 30 projects.

PLAN AHEAD FOR RED DRESS BALL The annual Red Dress Ball offers an elegant evening while raising heart health awareness and money for Reid Health services. Now in its seventh year, the Red Dress Ball at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 is a fun place to enjoy food, dance and visit with friends. Reid Foundation organizes the event. Tickets are $75 per person, and 280 are available. Kuhlman Center on the Wayne County Fairgrounds takes on an elegant persona for this event with red carpet and stylish decorations. This year’s theme is “Unmasking Heart Disease.� It is a masquerade ball. Black tie is optional, but women are encouraged to wear red dresses, the symbol of heart health. Groove Essential, which

performs everything from classics to disco, swing, R&B, country and rock songs from the ’80s, ’90s and today, will return to provide music. Band members have master’s degrees in music. They have performed for various Indianapolis-area organizations, such as the Pacers and Colts. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be served along with a buffet dinner and desserts. This year’s event benefits Reid’s heart healthy and wellness programs. Funds from previous balls and money built up in the foundation’s heart fund have bought about 300 defibrillators for schools and other organizations. For tickets or information, go to www.reidreddress ball.org or call (765) 983-3102.

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Marilyn and George Sowers move to the music of Groove Essential at the 2015 Red Dress Ball at Richmond’s Kuhlman Center.

Civic Hall Performing Arts Center Richmond Community Schools and Civic Hall Associates Proudly Presenting Series

2015-2016

Under The Streetlamp Welcome to UNDER THE STREETLAMP...America’s hottest new vocal group. UNDER THE STREETLAMP delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown, and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. UNDER THE STREETLAMP is composed of recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning sensation Jersey Boys, proving that retro never sounded so now.

Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 7:30pm Adults $32 / Students $24

Jo Dee Messina

With its title ME chosen by fans, Jo Dee’s newest album - released March 18, 2014 - marks her most personal album to date. Jo Dee wrote, or cowrote, many of the songs on the album and will release ME on her own newly established label, Dreambound Records. For the first time in her career, Jo Dee is able to boldly do things her own way and pave her own path to success. Although this album is a fresh start for Jo Dee, she is no stranger to the entertainment world. Debuting in 1996 with the hit single “Heads Carolina, Tales California�, she has charted 9 number one singles, 16 Top 40 singles, and sold more than 5 million records worldwide. At this point in her life, Jo Dee isn’t afraid. She’s a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend and an incredibly gifted vocalist and all that awaits her.

Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 7:30pm Adults $32 / Students $24

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These presentations are supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Indiana Arts Commission and General Mills Foundation. These attractions are also made possible, in part, with support from the Community Foundation of Randolph County, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Further funding has been provided through the generosity of our Sponsors and Co-Sponsors: Richmond Community Schools, First Bank Richmond, Wayne County Foundation, Earlham College, U.S. Bank, Indiana Public Radio, Palladium-Item, The Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation, Dr. William H. Toedebusch, Dr. J. Michael and Nancy Perez and Family, Wayne Bank and Trust Co., Reid Health, KICKS 96 (WQLK-FM and WHON-AM), and Whitewater Broadcasting (1490 WKBV and G101-3 radio).

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STUDY: SOME CARDIAC ARREST

VICTIMS IGNORE SIGNS People urged to check out chest pain, shortness of breath Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Sudden cardiac arrest might not always be so sudden: New research suggests a lot of people ignore potentially life-saving warning signs hours, days, even a few weeks before they collapse. Cardiac arrest claims about 350,000 U.S. lives a year. It’s not a heart attack but worse: The heart abruptly stops beating, its electrical activity knocked out of rhythm. CPR can buy critical time, but so few patients survive that it’s been hard to tell if the longtime medical belief is correct that it strikes with little or no advance warning. An unusual study that has closely tracked sudden cardiac arrest in Portland, Oregon, for more than a decade got around that roadblock, using interviews with witnesses, family and friends after patients collapsed and tracking down their medical records. About half of middle-aged patients for whom symptom information could be found had experienced warning signs, mostly chest pain or shortness of breath, in the month before suffering a cardiac arrest, researchers reported Monday. The research offers the possibility of one day preventing some cardiac arrests if doctors could figure out how to find and treat the people most at risk. “By the time the 911 call is made, it’s much too late for

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New research shows many people ignore warning signs for cardiac arrest. “Chest pain, shortness of breath — those are things you should come in the middle of the night to the emergency department and get checked out,” says Dr. Clifton Callaway, who chairs the American Heart Association’s emergency care committee.

at least 90 percent of people,” said Dr. Sumeet Chugh of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, who led the study reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. “There’s this window of opportunity that we really didn’t know existed.” Importantly, a fraction of patients considered their See CARDIAC, Page 23

WEAR RED DAY IS FEB. 5 Millicent Martin Emery Local men and women have a few ways to Go Red in February. The national campaign, Go Red for Women, aims to raise awareness about women’s heart health. Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day, so participation can be as simple as finding something red in your closet to wear. The campaign, organized by the American Heart Association, also urges women to eat well,

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exercise and get regular medical care. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of U.S. women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. The website www.goredforwomen.org features tips on how to prevent heart disease. The site also shares facts about heart disease in women and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke. Those who attend the free Medical Monday program at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at Townsend Community Center are encouraged to wear red as well. RSVPs are encouraged at (765) 935-6119.

Begin Living Life Today At Forest Park Health Campus and The Springs

of Richmond, we believe in living life with no boundaries or limitations! Here, you’ll enjoy life

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A sign keeps walkers on target as they complete laps during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. A local Alzheimer’s support group meets twice a month to help those impacted by Alzheimer's.

to the fullest with meals prepared based on your

preferences, non-stop activities, a variety of five-

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star amenities and a dedicated staff that’s always

ready with a friendly smile and a helping hand.

We provide a whole host of services: short-term

Health and fitness » Fitness classes and equipment, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Free with membership, which is $10 per year for those 50 and older. (765) 983-7300 » TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Saturdays, Hodgin Road Christian Church, 4050 Hodgin Rd, Richmond. Weekly meeting. (765) 935-1405 » TOPS, 8:15 a.m. Saturdays, Faith-Trinity United Methodist Church, 2900 W. Main St., Richmond. Weigh-in from 8:15-8:45 a.m. with meeting from 9-10 a.m. weekly. (765) 935-5059 » TOPS, 5 p.m., Mondays, Sylvan Nook Church of Christ, 1221 Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. Visitors may sit in at a meeting at no charge or obligation. (765) 969-5177

rehab, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care and respite care. Come see

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» Alzheimer’s support group, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. Meets at 2:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Caregivers are encouraged to share information, give and receive support, and exchange coping experiences and strategies. Free. Info: alz.org/indiana or call the Helpline at (800) 272-3900. » Celebrate Recovery, 7-9 p.m., Fridays, Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3469 Hillcrest Road, Richmond. Transportation can be provided. (765) 407-9198 » Nar-Anon, 7-8 p.m. Sundays, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Support for those struggling with another’s addiction. Room is far north of main entrance doors. Free. Confidential. mylifeline411@gmail.com or (765) 624-4012 » 228 Recovery Club, 228 S. Sixth St., Richmond. Fellowship, meetings, literature and resources all year long for those struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Open to the public. Donations of pop, coffee welcome. (765) 935-9801 » Al-Anon, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Reid Memorial Youth Center, 101 N.10th St. Richmond. For families and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Enter door on North A Street. Free. » Widowed Persons Service, based at Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Several monthly programs are offered. (765) 983-7307

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KIDS HAVE ‘WUNNERFUL’ TIME ON FAMILY ROOM DANCE FLOOR

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ou can still catch Lawrence Welk on Saturday nights. Of course, that’s assuming you want to. He’s on PBS, still leading ladies across the dance floor, tapping the baton with “ah one, ah two, ah three,” and cuing the bubble machine. My three great aunts, who lived together in a twostory white clapboard house in Lincoln, Nebraska, used to watch “The Lawrence Welk” program religiously. It was like attending the United Church of Lawrence Welk — services every Saturday night at 7. The room was hushed, viewers sat quietly and watched with reverence. Despite regular attendance, I lost interest in Lawrence Welk and we went our LORI separate ways, although I doubt Mr. Welk BORGMAN noticed. Maverick that I was, I found myself more drawn to Ed Sullivan who hosted acrobats spinning plates and a curious rock band from England. Some years later, after I had married and had become a mother, I heard a familiar “ah one, ah two, ah three” drifting into the kitchen one Sunday night. Our preschool children were plastered to the television, transfixed by Lawrence Welk and his color-coordinated orchestra. They were mesmerized by the hairdos, hats and costumes, the sets, the singing and the dancing. At least the girls were. Our son wasn’t that interested; he probably had something to dismantle somewhere. “Back up from the television before those bubbles burst in your face, girls!” They did back up, all the way to the toy chest. They reappeared wearing play high heels, faux fur stoles and dress up clothes. They imitated the dancers on screen. They danced with each other. And they danced with their dad, that night and many Saturday nights to follow. Eventually they, too, grew older and their tastes change. They lost interest and the Saturday night dances faded into memory. We hadn’t heard from Lawrence for some time. Then a couple of weeks ago when three of the grands were with us for the weekend, one of the five-year-olds asked if Lawrence Welk would be on.

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“Of course,” we chimed, as though he was part of our weekend routine. They stared with big eyes at puffy hair styles, bright costumes and a beautiful brunette singing out her heart in Spanish. They danced with each other and danced with Grandpa. The numbers that seemed dated to us were fresh to them. The warmth and affection of the performers appealed to the girls as much as the gowns and the gloves. And then a baritone crooner sang, “Somebody Stole My Gal.” “What’s a gal?” a small voice asked. “It’s like a girlfriend.” “Somebody stole his girlfriend?” another asked with concern. “It sounds like it.” The three of them stood wide eyed in disbelief. There was palpable concern; it was an unanticipated ripple. The next number began and the camera zoomed in on a woman playing trumpet. “Is that a gal?” the 3-year-old asked “Yep.” “Maybe she’s the one he’s looking for!” Problem solved. Cue the bubble machine. Adios, au revoir, auf weidersehn. Lori Borgman is an Indiana columnist, speaker and author. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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“What are you doing with that pencil, Grandma?� “Filling in some missing eyebrows.� “Where did they go?� “I wish I knew.� “And now you’re using the pencil on your eyelid?� “Yep.� “What if you go outside the line?� “Then it will be time to close the makeup bag.� “What is that, Grandma? Are you trying to straighten out your eyelashes?� “No, it’s mascara. It makes your eyelashes look thicker.� “Are your eyelashes missing, too?� “Yes, they ran away with parts of my eyebrows. Didn’t I hear your dad call-

ing you?� “No, he’s still asleep.� “Too bad.� “What’s that, Grandma?� “It’s concealer. It helps cover the dark circles under my eyes.� “How do you get those?� “I got the concealer from the drugstore. The dark circles I got from raising children, being married to your grandpa and sleeping on the air mattress.� “Are you finished?� “Just about. Every lady needs to put on one more before she’s finished.� “What’s that?� “A smile.� Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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FROM DEATH TO THE JOY OF LIFE GETTY IMAGES/POLKA DOT RF

We have had a strange run with a funeral nearly every week for about six weeks, a sad and mournful toll of accidents, age and disease. Having been witness to the finality of life so much in recent days, it causes me to ponder my own mortality and how I might live differently. After considerable thought, I decided not much. I live intentionally for the most part, and am prepared to meet my Creator. That said, I did decide I would probably clean out some closets and dresser drawers and wish our finances were in better order. Note, I didn’t say I would actually put our finances in better order, simply that I LORI would wish they were in better order. BORGMAN The heartache of death is often tempered by the joy of new life, which is why Providence ordained that I would be hosting a baby shower this weekend. I dropped off decorations to be assembled to a friend and neighbor helping with the shower. Her house was trashed, just as she said it would be. Paper scraps with pencil squiggles were scattered about in the front hall. The family room was littered with toys and stuffed animals, games and scads of plastic hangers. The trail of clutter led directly to a burgundy recliner. There sat my friend’s husband and their granddaughter, snuggled side by side watching “Bob the Builder” or some other such show with short people wearing yellow hats operating construction equipment. My friend’s husband has a Ph.D, in history. He’s not a

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cartoon sort of guy. But he was today. And he was happy to be so. The charmer beside him was feeling secure and content, sheltered from all the world and all of life’s uncertainties by her grandpa’s presence and strong right arm. What a golden start to life, to be loved and protected and made to feel safe. How different life might have been for some of those making headlines had they been showered with love and stability as small children. The little one shot me a look with her dark brown eyes that clearly said, “Do Not Disturb.” I wouldn’t dare. The book of Genesis details the creation of light and the heavens and the water and the land and all the things that swim in the seas and move upon the earth. Each of those wonders is anchored within the creation of time. I was saying goodbye to a young family recently after an hour or so together. They are intentional about their use of time and were on their way to another commitment. As we parted, the father sighed and said, “It seems we are always so busy.” We all are. And therein lies the rub — how to harness time and use it in ways that will reverberate through hearts and minds and eternity. One of the greatest gifts we are given in this life is that of time. One of the greatest gifts we can give others is time. So put your arm around a loved one and have a seat. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

THESE CANASTA PLAYERS ARE REAL CARDS I was in a group of women recently when one mentioned that some of them played canasta. I hadn’t heard of canasta since I was a girl in Lincoln, Nebraska, and used to play it with my three great aunts in their basement to escape the heat on hot summer afternoons. They invited me to join their group for a game sometime. I haven’t played in years, don’t remember the rules, and justifiably invite the mocking of loved ones whenever I attempt to shuffle a deck. Naturally, I said, “Sure!” My new cardshark friends go by the names of Snake, Wild Bill, Doc and Deadwood. Not really. They actually go LORI by Susan, MarBORGMAN leen, Bette and Louella. But don’t let the names fool you – they’re all aces. We met up and they graciously went over the rules and played a few practice hands. Louella, who has a lovely southern drawl and charm to match, sweetly asked if any of it was coming back to me. “The part about my aunts warning me to stay away from the sump pump in the basement is coming back to me,” I said, “but other than that, not a thing.” Susan, who re-taught others the game and is my partner across the table, looked pale. And that was before we were 3,700 points behind. When our score dropped into the negative double digits, Louella took the heat off by saying the good thing about canasta is that it is more luck than skill, which means you can talk while you play. If there’s anything women do better than trump one another at cards, it is trump one another with stories. I started the round by asking Louella where she learned to play canasta. She said Chattanooga, Tennessee. Then she added,

“With the grandmother of my friend, Gatewood Anthony Folger.” Everybody looked at her. With a perfect deadpan expression, she continued, “Why yes, and Gatewood Anthony Folger met and married a Greek man named Stavros Papazoglou, which made her Gatewood Anthony Papazoglou.” Louella played a good hand with that story, which reminded Bette, who learned to play canasta as a girl in Chicago with a neighbor and her grandma, that she had a college friend named Paula Penny Pecker. She later married a man with the last name of Chicken, which then made her Penny Chicken. Marleen, who had cards everywhere on the table making melds or mold (I wasn’t sure which), upped the ante by saying that her best friend Ruth knew a gal named Olive Pickle. It was back to Bette, who wasn’t about to fold. She met Marleen’s story about Olive Pickle and raised the stakes by mentioning that her last name is Fortino (pronounced four-teen-o). She said when she and her husband make dinner reservations “for Fortino,” they often arrive to find a table set for 14. The story play passed to me. It was too rich for my blood, but I played the best I had: “My best friend from childhood went to a doctor named GETTY IMAGES/ Dr. Savage and a dentist named Dr. ISTOCKPHOTO Butcher.” We were back to Louella. Without so much as cracking a smile, she said that she and her husband knew a man in Mississippi named Hap. It was short for Happy. Long pause. Waiting, waiting. His last name was Easter. Louella wins. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Authors and books » Author Don Piper, 2 and 4 p.m. Jan. 31, Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Piper wrote “90 Minutes in Heaven,” which has been on the New York Times best-seller list. The book documents the author’s near-death experience in 1989. (765) 962-8543 » Books, Movies, Music and More Sale, 3-7 p.m. Feb. 11, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 13, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. DVDs, CDs, videos, fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, records, books on CD and tape, cassettes, magazines. Most items $1 or less. Help available to get large purchases to vehicle. (765) 966-8291 or mrlinfo.org

Social events » Meltdown Ice Festival, Jan. 26-31, downtown and Historic Depot District, Richmond. Ice carvers, activity zone, family activities and more. Free admission. » Bingo, 1 p.m. Jan. 28, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St. A nickel a card, usually 20 games. Senior center membership is $10 per year for those 50 and older or spouses of members. (765) 9837300 » Trivia Night, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Little Sheba’s, 175 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Win prizes. » Holy Family Chocolate Fest & Silent Auction, Feb. 6, Holy Family Catholic Church, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. Food served from 5-8 p.m., silent auction to close by 9 p.m. Cost: $15/adult; $5, children 6-12; younger than

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6, free. Tickets must be purchased in advance this year at (765) 914-6639 or (765) 969-4919. » Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. on the third Saturday each month, except December. Cost: $5 per person. Please bring finger food or soft drink to share. For teens and adults of all ages. Casual dressy attire. (765) 962-8649 or (765) 935-7370 » Interaction Singles Dance, Fridays, Eagles Lodge, 75 S. 12th St., Richmond. Must be 21 or older and single. Social hour from 6-7 p.m., discussion from 7-8 p.m. and dance from 8-11 p.m. $6. Eagles membership not required.(765) 966-8893 » Shake, Rattle and Roll, April 30, Sports Plex, Richmond. The Signature Event fundraiser for Richmond Symphony Orchestra featuring a concert, dinner and dancing. Reservations: (765) 966-5181

Arts and crafts » On Display!, Centerville-Center Township Public Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Stop by the library any time in January to see paintings of Centerville scenes by Barry Harrison and jewelry by Suzanne Sieferd (all items $5). » Paint @ the Garden Wine & Canvas, 7 p.m., second and fourth Monday each month, Olive Garden, 4111 National Road E., Richmond. Step-by-step instruction by Ron Deane. $35. Those who want to eat dinner encouraged to come at 5:30 p.m. Those with a paid event receipt from Deane who call Olive Garden and make dinner reservations before 6 p.m. Sunday can receive a discount on their entree. Reservation: (765) 977-9944 » Richmond’s Own Society of Embroiderers, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 26, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Projects and lessons on various types of needlework are given. Needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. » Perpetual Calendar adult craft, 4 p.m. Jan. 26, 301 N. Barron St., Eaton, Ohio; 4 p.m. Jan. 27, 212 S. High St., West Manchester, Ohio; and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28, 135 N. Main St., West Elkton, Ohio. Create the last calendar you’ll ever need with nuts and bolts. All supplies for this adult craft will be provided by the library. Free. » Be A Kid Again: Adult Coloring Books, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 26, 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria. Crayons, markers and colored pencils supplied for you to enjoy an hour of coloring. Free. » Color ‘n’ Connect, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Jan. 29, Centerville-Center Township Public Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. All materials provided. » Cork and Canvas, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18, Room 912, 912 E. Main St., Richmond. Offered by Richmond Art Museum. $35 includes painting supplies and instruction. Alcohol and soft

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drinks are available for cash purchase. Reservation: (765) 966-0256 or lance@richmondartmuseum.org » Handy Crafts & Wine, J&J Winery, 3415 National Road W., Richmond. Events get women together to share and create hand-crafted items, learn new skills, have a great time, and take home the project. Dates and items: Series 3: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Jan. 28, wine and canvas. Series 4: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Feb. 4, jewelry. Series 5: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Feb. 11, wooden serving tray. Series 6: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Feb. 25, wine and canvas. Each class is $20, which includes project supplies, beverage of choice, and 10 percent off food item. Space is limited. Reservations and $10 deposit required. (765) 965-9463 » Crocheting with Kathy, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Feb. 1, library, 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria, Ohio. Needing help with a crochet project or wanting to learn to crochet? Join Kathy and other crocheters and they will help. Free. Call (937) 839-4915 for upcoming schedule. » Richmond Writer’s Group, 7-9 p.m., usually third Wednesday each month, The Two Sisters: Books and More, 193 Ft. Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Join writers from surrounding communities to talk about writing, critique each other’s work and share about the publishing industry. All writers are welcome. Free. https:// www.facebook.com/RichmondWritersGroup » Sleep Mats Project for the Homeless, 9-11 a.m., Feb. 20, St. John Lutheran Church, Ingomar, 2139 Enterprise Road, West Alexandria. This is an ongoing outreach project that benefits the homeless. Plastic bags are flattened, cut into strips, and crocheted into sleep mats. Find photos at www.stjohningomar.org. Mats have been distributed to Jeremiah’s Letter, CAP, Original Church of God, and Homefull. Even if you can’t attend the work days and don’t want to learn to crochet, there are many ways you can participate in this project. Email Linda Kottke at lkottke@woh.rr.com for more information.

Music and theater » “Our Town,” Jan. 22-23 and 29-31, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama presents life in Grover’s Corners. As you join the small town’s residents, you begin to realize that life is made up of mundane, challenging but also sweet moments. Our time is fleeting and the test is to appreciate and understand the importance of the journey. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org » Open Mic, 7-10:30 p.m. Thursdays, Taffy’s, 123 E. Main, Eaton, Ohio. Those who would like to perform or be in the lineup can call (937) 456-1381. » Richmond Symphony Orchestra - German “Classical” Classics, 7:30-9:20 p.m., Feb. 6, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Chamber concert of music by Mozart, the two Haydns, and other composers. RSO’s principal trumpeter Wesley Woolard will be featured in “Concerto in D” by Johann Fasch. » Wooden Blues monthly acoustic blues concert series, 7-10 p.m. Noble Order Brewing, 3407 National Road W., Richmond. Schedule: Feb. 19, Delta Duo, Chris Yakopcic; March 18, Will Scott, Joe Waters; April 15, Lou Shields, Micah Ian Kesselring; May 13, Joe Rollin Porter, Rob McAllister. » Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven, Barber, and Friends, 7:30-9:20 p.m., March 5, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A season without a major work of Beethoven would be like a rainbow without blue. Beethoven’s early Second Symphony marked the true arrival of a revolutionary giant in music. Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto combines soft and caressing melodies with dazzling virtuosity - a fitting vehicle to introduce as soloist new con-

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS certmaster, Mari Thomas. Also featuring “Air for Strings” by American composer Norman Dello Joio, and the Overture to “The Italian Girl in Algiers” by Rossini. » Under the Streetlamp, 7:30 p.m. March 12, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Doo-Wop, Motown and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. The band is composed of recent leading cast members of the Tony Awardwinning “Jersey Boys.” $32 adults, $24 students and active military. (765) 973-3350. » Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, March 11-12, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. The 2013 Tony award-winning contemporary comedy revolves around three middle-aged siblings. Vanya and Sonia remained in the family home in Pennsylvania, after caring for their ailing parents. Their movie star sister, Masha, returns with her boyfriend, Spike, and threatens to sell the house. With old resentments and rivalries rising up, the characters will have you laughing in clouds of both family dysfunction and hilarity. $15 for public, free for RCT season members. For adult audiences. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org » “Over the River and Through the Woods,” April 8-9 and 15-17, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Will the overbearing love of his four grandparents keep young Italian-American Nick Cristano eating Sunday dinner with them in New Jersey? Or will he grab the opportunity for a job promotion and head off to the west coast? Nick wrestles with questions of love, duty and career as the grandparents pull out all stops to keep him in Hoboken in this warm-hearted comedy. Adult, $18; senior 65 and older and student with ID, $15. (765) 962-

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1816 or gorct.org » “Legally Blonde, The Musical,” May 13-15 and 2022, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Elle Woods, pretty and popular president of her California college sorority, loses her boyfriend Warren to Harvard Law School. She decides to win him back, gaining her own admission to Harvard Law and blazing a pink path through academia. Adult, $18; senior 65 and older and student with ID, $15. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org » Jo Dee Messina, 7:30 p.m. May 21, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. May 21, 2016. The singer’s newest album is called “ME.” She has charted 9 No. 1 singles, 16 Top 40 singles and has sold more than 5 million records. Messina will perform with a live band. $32 adults, $24 students and active military. (765) 9733350

Tax help » AARP free tax help, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 2-April 12, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St. Bring last year’s taxes, a photo ID, income paperwork, medical bills, etc.

History » Wayne County Genealogy Society, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, St. John Lutheran Church, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond. Anyone can get free help with genealogy research.

Family fun » Stage One Youth Theatre’s “Number the Stars,” 2 p.m. Feb. 13-14, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Based on the book by Lois Lowry. During World War II, young Annemarie risks everything to help her Jewish friend Ellen escape Nazi-occupied Denmark. » Stage One Youth Theatre’s “Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures,” 2 p.m. March 19-20, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. From Lois Lowry’s popular book series, Gooney Bird Greene is new to Watertower Elementary. She is colorful, confident and tells incredible and, of course, absolutely true stories. Come and see how the new kid in class sparks renewed interest and energy for everyone. » Train Rides and Model Train Display, Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave, Richmond. Trains run every Saturday and Sunday of each month from noon-5 p.m. Free vintage kiddie train rides. (765) 9393325 » After School Art, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Feb. 17, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn a new technique the third Wednesday each month and you will create a unique piece of art to take home. Free. Event calendars run daily in the Palladium-Item newspaper, and entertainment is featured on Thursdays. Send your group’s events to mmartin@pal-item.com. Listings are free and run as space permits.

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Maple budino is a baked custard, but a stovetop version is also doable.

Start to finish: 1 hour (15 minutes active), plus cooling Servings: 6 1 cup 2 percent milk 3 ⁄4 cup whole milk 1 ⁄2 vanilla bean pod, scraped 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 ⁄4 cup maple syrup, plus extra 1 ⁄4 teaspoon table salt 2 eggs Flaked sea salt

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ears ago, a friend took me to one of his favorite restaurants in New York City. Dinner was fantastic, the company riveting, but what stayed with me most was dessert: maple budino. One bite and I was smitten. The pudding was luxuriously fatty and creamy, and the flavor was incredibly clean: maple and maybe a little floral vanilla. Budino is simply Italian for pudding, but this was unlike any pudding I’d ever eaten. For the record, I am a pudding fan. I grew up having “pudding parties” with my sister, the two of us making pudding out of the box, lightly scorching every saucepan in the house over the years. Chocolate pudding and the “Love Boat/Fantasy Island” lineup pretty much punctuate my entire childhood experience. Later, I learned how easy it is to make a quick stovetop pudding from scratch. Simply follow this formula (which is easily scaled up): 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon corn-

starch plus 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar plus flavorings (vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, etc.). The trick to a smooth stovetop pudding is to whisk the cornstarch and sugar first in the cold saucepan to break up lumps, then whisk in the milk. Heat over medium and allow to boil gently for 2 to 3 minutes, constantly whisking. Pour into ramekins and chill. Or eat warm while watching Julie McCoy. Making your own puddings means you control the ingredients. Since milk already is a little sweet, you don’t need a ton of extra sugar. And you can slowly reduce the amount of sugar over time, so your family grows accustomed to a healthier dessert. Fat, too, is under your control. You can use whole milk for restaurant-creamy results or skim milk if you don’t mind a less-lush texture in exchange for a skinny calorie count. I also love baked custard puddings. They require more effort, but they are more likely to feel at home at a dinner party. This maple budino is a baked custard, but feel free to make a stovetop version using my formula above.

Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium, combine both milks. Heat until they just come to a simmer. Add the vanilla bean, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt, whisking until uniform. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and pale yellow. Drizzle about 1⁄4 cup of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking all the time. Once mixed, add another 1⁄4 cup of milk, again whisking. Add the remaining milk mixture, and mix gently just until well-combined. Remove and discard the vanilla bean. Pour into six 4-ounce ramekins. Carefully set the ramekins into a large baking dish with sides higher than the ramekins. Pour boiling water gently into the baking dish, adding enough to fill halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Be careful not to splash water into the ramekins. Carefully place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the budinos are set (the centers will still be jiggly), 30 to 40 minutes. Once the budinos are cooked, immediately remove the ramekins from the hot water bath. Let them cool a few minutes, then refrigerate to finish setting, at least 1 hour. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and a few flecks of salt, if desired. Nutrition information per serving: 130 calories; 30 calories from fat (23 percent of total calories); 3.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 80 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 20 g sugar; 4 g protein.

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SHINING A LIGHT ON REPLACEMENTS FOR INCANDESCENTS Two years ago, under pressure from the U.S. government, light bulb makers stopped manufacturing the humble incandescent bulb. You can still find some on store shelves, especially specialty and three-way bulbs, but standard 40/60/100watt A19s are no longer available. COLUMN BY Unless you stockpiled a lifetime supKIM ply of incandescent bulbs, you’re probKOMANDO ably in the market for replacements. Maybe you’ve already bought a different type of bulb and aren’t happy with it. That’s pretty common, by the way. I’m going to walk you through the options on the market and some very important aspects of buying bulbs that work well in your home.

Know the options There are three major alternatives to incandescent bulbs: halogen, CFL and LED. Each one has its pros and cons. » Halogen: Halogen bulbs are a more efficient version of incandescents. In many stores, they’re even labeled as “eco-incandescent.” They eke out an improvement of 28 percent over incandescent, which puts them over the 25 percent limit needed to avoid being banned. So the energy savings aren’t too great, and they last only as long as standard incandescents. They also put out more heat than older incandescents, though many have an inner layer that reflects the heat back toward the filament for improved efficiency. In terms of cost, they’re the cheapest alternative, and they have the traditional color temperature of incandescents. If you want a no-fuss replacement for your existing bulbs, this is still a good choice. But in four years, the second stage of the lighting efficiency rules is supposed to go into effect, and halogen bulbs will probably disappear as well. » CFL: Compact fluorescent bulbs have been around for a while, and they have improved since they were introduced. You can see up to 75 percent energy savings, and they’re supposed to last about 10 times longer than incandescents. Price-wise, they cost only a few dollars more than halogens. One concern with CFLs is that they contain trace amounts of mercury, which makes cleaning up broken bulbs and disposing of old ones a bit more complicated. Like larger fluorescent lights, CFLs can take a second to turn on and a little time to warm up to full brightness. Manufacturers have improved this, but there might still be a delay. Also, like any other fluorescent lights, CFLs can flicker, which might cause eye strain.

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If you have dimmer switches in your house, note that not all CFLs are dimmable. You’ll need a CFL that specifically says it’s dimmable, and even then it might not work correctly with incandescent, or “legacy,” dimmer switches. You might have to upgrade your switches to ones designed to work with CFL and LEDs. Manufacturers Leviton and Lutron both make UL Listed dimmers and have lists of compatible bulbs. » LED: Light-emitting diode technology is the newest addition to the home lighting market, though you’ve already seen LED lights in LCD TV and monitor backlights, car headlamps, Christmas lights, municipal lighting and other places. LEDs save even more energy than CFLs, and they last up to 25 times longer than halogens (at three hours a day usage, they can supposedly last 20 years, and there are some that can last 40 years or more). Of course, they can cost six times more than halogen bulbs, so it’s a bit more of an investment up front. But you should see big savings down the road. As with CFLs, not all LED lights are dimmable, although most new ones are. Look for bulbs that say “dimmable” on the packaging. However, even dimmable LEDs might not work correctly with older dimmer switches.

Watts vs. lumens When you bought an incandescent bulb, you knew how bright a 40-, 60- or 100-watt bulb would be, even though a watt is a unit of energy, not brightness. With newer, more efficient lights, a little watt goes a long way. That means a 10-watt CFL might give you the same light as a 60-watt incandescent. Fortunately, most lighting packages will say “60-watt equivalent.” See KOMANDO, Page 23

DESPITE NEW VARIETIES, SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT TOMATO GOES ON Flavor is only the beginning Dean Fosdick Associated Press

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age through any of the freshly arrived seed catalogs and you’ll note the words “new” and “improved” splashed across many of the tomato varieties available to home gardeners for 2016. New flavors, lively colors, different sizes, higher yields, and better disease resistance and pest tolerance are among the noteworthy traits. Despite all the new varieties, however, breeders believe there’s still room for development. The search for the perfect tomato continues. “Iceberg lettuce is iceberg lettuce, but there are so many different kinds of tomatoes that we strive for perfection in a number of directions,” said George Ball, chairman and chief executive officer of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. in Warminster, Pennsylvania. “There are cherries, small round salad tomatoes, slicers and paste, among others. “We define the perfect tomato for what it delivers in taste,” Ball said. “Everything else is delivery, with uniformity being a close second. We’re looking for consistency in size and shape. We don’t want a lot of differentlooking tomatoes on the same plant. We’re also trying to bring out a vibrancy in colors.” Tomatoes originated in the coastal highlands of South America and are second only to potatoes as the most consumed vegetable in the U.S., the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center says. Over 700 different tomato varieties have been brought to market, and each year sees more new hybrids. But many consumers prefer the rich flavors and proven history of heirlooms — tomato types that have been cultivated for at least 50 years. We’re talking plants with a pedigree, like Brandywines, German Johnson, Persimmon, Beefsteak and Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter, the latter a large, meaty tomato introduced by a West Virginia radiator repairman to help him stay financially afloat during the Great Depression. “We do carry many heirlooms, and while the flavor is quite good, productivity and disease resistance usually is not quite as good,” said Janie Lamson, owner of Cross Country Nurseries in Stockton, New Jersey, who sells more than 180 tomato varieties. The solution to some of those problems is a tomato series called “heirloom marriages,” says Sue Amatangelo, brand manager for Park Seed Co., a mail-order plant and seed operation in Hodges, South Carolina. That’s where two classic varieties are crossed to create a new tomato with the advantages of both.

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Heirloom and hybrid tomatoes are displayed at a 2012 farmers market. More than 700 tomato varieties have been brought to the market, and each year sees new ones.

“Varieties such as Genuwine — a cross of the heirlooms Brandywine and Costoluto Genovese — offer the deep, tangy tomato flavor and aroma lacking in so many modern varieties, combined with improved plant vigor, crop size and appearance,” Amatangelo said of that 2015 Park Seed introduction. What else is on the way for tomato development? Expect to see more blends from grafting, or attaching desirable fruiting varieties onto vigorous, disease-resistant rootstalks. Also look for more dwarf plants as gardening on patios and decks grows still more popular. Anticipate finding the right blends of acids with sugars to push tomato flavors forward. And then there are weather adaptations. “We’re going toward regionalization big time,” Ball said. Now, for instance, “in the Northwest, you can grow a great cherry tomato outside, but you have to go to a greenhouse for the big steak varieties. We want to improve upon that.”

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FASHION MOMENT FOR PLAID EXTENDS TO HOUSEWARES, HOME DECOR CREATIVE IDEAS UPDATE LOOK Leanne Italie Associated Press

NEW YORK - Plaids are having a fashion moment as retailers and designers play with the CRATE AND BARREL VIA AP classic pattern. But the apparel and footwear Apron, potholder and dishtowel. “The great industries are sharing the love: Fresh takes on thing about plaid is that you can take it in so plaid have made headway in housewares and many different directions,” said Kristen home decor, too. Chalupa of Crate & Barrel. “The great thing about plaid is that you can a decorative three-button closure. take it in so many different directions,” said Pinterest is awash with ways to decoKristen Chalupa, a kitchen and tabletop product rate a home using plaid, including wallmanager for Crate & Barrel. paper in red to anchor a cozy, book-filled Through scale, color and application, plaids study, and building a plaid design in can be complex and traditional, or simplified for contemporary bathroom or kitchen wall a clean, updated look, she said. tile. “There’s something very recognizable and TARGET VIA AP The design need not scream rustic, nostalgic about plaid,” Chalupa said. Target went “mad for country or all things Scotland. GrahamHer company went for nostalgia but also took plaid” recently in a a more modern approach in recent offerings, variety of ways, including brown.com offers a thoroughly modern take on plaid in a charcoal-and-white wall with updated plaids in table linens and such plaid-decorated bottles of Listerine mouthwash covering that lends a more sophisticated kitchen items as an oven mitt, pot holder, apron in yellow, green and blue. air against a white floor and contempoand dishtowel in a matching pattern of bright rary white easy chair. red, green, yellow and blue. Other sightings of creative uses for plaid: A wide plaid with a metallic shimmer was on sale there ISAAC MIZRAHI: The designer sells on QVC, and rein Christmas wrapping paper, a plaid throw in Christmas cently sold out of a ceramic, pedestal cake plate with a set red and green was called “Cratchit,” and Crate & Barrel of matching plates in bold preppy designs of green and also built a crosshatched plaid into the handcrafted iron blue. wire front of a mid-century-influenced fireplace screen. TERVIS: A springy plaid called poppy was used on Target went “mad for plaid” in a variety of ways, indouble-wall Fiesta plastic wrap tumblers in two sizes: 16 cluding a limited-edition collaboration with sportswear and 24 ounces. A set of highball glasses at Fitz and Floyd designer Adam Lippes in mostly apparel and accessories, was designed in a contemporary, minimalist take on plaid. playing on the classic buffalo design. The retailer also RALPH LAUREN: Plaid is alive and well for apparel and offered some unlikely items such as special-issue Chapfor the home at Ralph Lauren. A red tartan was used for a stick sets of three lip balms and plaid-decorated bottles of porcelain cup-and-saucer set trimmed in gold, along with Listerine mouthwash in yellow, green and blue. dinnerware in the same pattern. A rustic plaid of red, “Plaid has been a defining element of style for every black and gray inspired by a vintage Ralph Lauren blangeneration,” said Amy Goetz, a Target spokeswoman. ket was carried over to napkins and place mats in woven “Offering it across different categories allows our guests linen. The company also put a similar vintage-inspired to experience that element of surprise as they browse plaid in wool on a picture frame. throughout the entire store.” WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Tartan was also paired here, but Both classic and contemporary plaids are plentiful in chrome, for picture frames in red and blue. The tradithroughout the retail universe in couches, curtains and tional plaid also adorns everything from mugs and tablebedding, but also for Christmas tree ornaments, in deer top runners to pillow covers and a Christmas stocking. shapes of orange and black on throw pillows, and in nonOne modern take on plaid is a hand-woven, hair-on cowtraditional color schemes that include soft pinks. Ugg hide pillow cover in broad red and black stripes against a Australia sells a calming glacier plaid in soft wool, in blue, white background. white and light tan with fringe at one hem just down from

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MEDICARE IS CHANGING: WHAT’S NEW FOR BENEFICIARIES RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Whether it’s coverage for end-of-life counseling or an experimental payment scheme for common surgeries, Medicare in 2016 is undergoing some of the biggest changes in its 50 years. Today, the nation’s flagship health-care program is seeking better ways to balance cost, quality and access. The effort could redefine the doctor-patient relationship, or it could end up a muddle of well-intentioned but unworkable government regulations. So far, the 2016 change getting the most attention is that Medicare will pay clinicians to counsel patients about options for care at the end of life. The voluntary counseling would have been authorized earlier by President Barack Obama’s health care law but for the outcry fanned by former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who charged it would lead to “death panels.” Hastily dropped from the law, the personalized counseling has been rehabilitated through Medicare rules. But experts who watch Medicare as the standardssetter for the health system are looking elsewhere in the program. They’re paying attention to Medicare’s attempts to remake the way medical care is delivered to patients, by fostering teamwork among clinicians, emphasizing timely preventive services and paying close attention to patients’ transitions between hospital and home. Primary care doctors, the gatekeepers of health care, are the focus of much of Medicare’s effort. Patrick Conway, Medicare’s chief medical officer, says that nearly 8 million beneficiaries — about 20 percent of those in traditional Medicare — are now in “Accountable Care Organizations.” ACOs are recently introduced networks of doctors and hospitals that strive to deliver better quality care at lower cost. Under the ACO model, clinical networks get part of their reimbursement for meeting quality or cost targets. The jury’s still out on their longterm impact. Still, a major

expansion is planned for 2016, and beneficiaries for the first time will be able to pick an ACO. Currently they can opt out if they don’t like it. Glendon Bassett, a retired chemical engineer, says he can vouch for the teamwork approach that Medicare is promoting. Earlier this year, a primary care team at SAMA Healthcare in El Dorado, Arkansas, prevented what Bassett feared would turn into an extended hospitalization. It started with a swollen leg. SAMA is part of Medicare’s Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative, an experiment in seven regions of the country that involves nearly 400,000 beneficiaries and a much larger number of patients with other types of insurance. The insurers pay primary care practices a monthly fee for care coordination, and the practices also have the opportunity to share in any savings to Medicare. The primary-care teams at SAMA consist of a doctor, a nurse practitioner, three nurses, and a care coordinator. The coordinator shepherds patients to avoid gaps in care. The nurses can be an early warning system for the doctor. He thought about the emergency room, but he got in right away to see the nurse practitioner working with Dr. Gary Bevill, his longtime physician. The nurse fetched other clinicians to look at Bassett’s swollen right leg. He was immediately given antibiotics. And the doctor referred him to a cardiologist for an outpatient procedure that has since improved his circulation. While the medical treatment might have followed fairly standard protocols, Bassett believes the team approach prevented serious consequences. “If I hadn’t seen the nurse practitioner when I did, I feel like I would have been in the hospital,” he said. Medicare is weighing whether to expand the primary care model. Conway said more data is needed. Other notable changes coming in 2016: » Hip and Knee Surgery Joint replacements are the most common surgical procedure for Medicare beneficiaries. Starting in April, hospitals in 67 metro areas and communities will be responsible for managing the total cost of hip and knee replacements. The experiment See MEDICARE, Page 23 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

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TEST YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY KNOWLEDGE National Trivia Day reminds us that knowledge about Social Security empowers you and prepares you for retirement. Remember, the more you know about Social Security, the more control you have over your bright future. » What is the average number of years someone has paid into Social Security once they start collecting disability benefits? COLUMN BY A) 2 TERESA B) 7 BRACK C) 13 D) 22 Because the Social Security Act sets out a strict definition of disability, our beneficiaries are among the most severely disabled people in the country. We provide modest benefit payments to workers who contributed into the Social Security trust fund

before becoming disabled. The average disability beneficiary today paid into the disability trust fund for 22 years before they began receiving Social Security disability benefits. » At what age can I begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits? A) 62 B) 65 C) 67 D) 70 The answer to this question is not the same for everyone. Depending on when you were born, your full retirement age will be between 65 and 67. You can draw benefits as early as 62, but you will receive a lesser benefit. For more details and a handy chart, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html. The best time for you to retire will depend on several factors, including when you were born, how long you contributed to Social Secu-

rity, and how long you expect to live. The longer you work, and the more money you earn at Social Securityqualifying jobs, the more Social Security retirement benefits you stand to receive. The longer you wait to draw Social Security benefits, the larger your monthly payout will be. Past age 70, there is no longer any advantage to waiting. » How much money can I earn and still receive Social Security disability benefits? A) $500 per month B) $750 per month C) $1,090 per month D) None A worker who is disabled can earn up to $1,130 per month and still receive benefits. If the worker is blind or has work expenses, this amount is higher. More information about working while disabled is available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ See SECURITY, Page 23

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symptoms bad enough to call 911 before they collapsed, and they were most likely to survive. That’s a reminder to the public not to ignore possible signs of heart trouble in hopes they’re just indigestion, said University of Pittsburgh emergency medicine specialist Dr. Clifton Callaway, who wasn’t involved in Monday’s study but praised it. “Chest pain, shortness of breath — those are things you should come in the middle of the night to the emergency department and get checked out,” said Callaway, who chairs the American Heart Association’s emergency care committee. “We strongly recommend you don’t try to ride it out at home.”

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Previous heart attacks, coronary heart disease and certain inherited disorders that affect heartbeat all can increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. People known to be at high risk might receive an implanted defibrillator to shock the heart back into rhythm. But cardiac arrest is such a public health problem that the Institute of Medicine last summer urged a national campaign to teach CPR so more bystanders know how to help. Monday’s data from the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study examined records for nearly 1,100 people ages 35 to 65 who suffered a cardiac arrest between 2002 and 2012. For about a quarter of patients, researchers could find no information about whether they experienced symptoms — making it impossible to say just how common warning signs really are.

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cult to do,” said Herb Kuhn, who heads the Missouri Hospital Association.

covers a 90-day window from the initial doctor’s visit, through surgery and rehabilitation. At stake for the hospitals are potential financial rewards and penalties. Medicare’s goal is to improve quality while lowering cost. But hospitals worry about financial consequences and advocates for patients say there’s a potential to skimp on care. “What we are discovering with all this change is that trying to get to value over volume is very diffi-

» Hospice Flexibility Patients choosing Medicare’s hospice benefit at the end of their lives have traditionally had to give up most curative care. Under Medicare’s new Care Choices model, patients with a terminal illness will be able to receive hospice services without giving up treatment. A cancer patient could continue to get chemo, for example. Seventy hospices will start the experiment Jan. 1, and another 70 will join in two years.

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But that measurement won’t be around forever, and it isn’t always right. You might get a 60-watt equivalent CFL but find that, because of its shape or color, it’s not as bright as you were hoping. That’s why you should start looking at a bulb’s lumens rating, which is the measure of brightness. When you buy a new bulb, try it out and make a note of the lumens. This will help you find the sweet spot for your rooms. And no matter what type of bulb you buy in the future, you’ll know the brightness will be right.

Color temperature Color temperature is something many people don’t consider, but they should. It’s what makes the difference between a warm, homey lamp and sharp white daylight. Any bulb you buy is set to a specific color temperature, such as 2,700K (K stands for the Kelvin

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pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf. » Who receives the largest annual share of Social Security benefits? A) Survivors of deceased workers B) Disabled workers and their families C) Retired workers and their families The answer is C. About 39.5. Of the nearly 60 million people who receive

temperature scale). The lower the number, the warmer the light. Warm light is good for area lights and bedrooms at night. For reference, a candle is about 1,900K. The reason many people didn’t like LED lights at first was that the only available color temperature was on the high side and seemed too bright and harsh for most homes. But now you can find both LEDs and CFLs in the full color temperature range. So what color temperatures should you consider? Those in the 2,700K to 3,300K range will give you a warmer light, like a typical incandescent bulb. Many manufacturers call it “soft white.” That’s good for bedrooms and general lighting at night. Bulbs from 3,500K to 5,000K are usually called “bright white.” They’re not as warm, but they show more detail in the room. They’re a nice middle ground for a living room. For daily tips, free newsletters and more, visit Komando.com. retirement, dependent, disability, and survivors benefits in 2015, the largest share went to retirees and their families, totaling $53 billion each month. We also paid $6.7 billion dollars in survivors benefits each month, and $10.5 billion dollars in disability benefits each month in 2015. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond. Visit the office at 500 N. A St. or call (866) 446-6190, ext. 19147 to learn more.

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