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LIVING INSIDE THIS ISSUE What we love about the Whitewater V alley ....................... 4 Local events calendar for early 2015 ................................... 8 Why we all need an aerial view ........................................ 11 7 steps to successful resolutions .........................................12 Like father, like son: Heart issues a family af fair ................ 13 Seek the savory side of chocolate .................................... 14 Take comfort in an almost effortless onion soup...............15 Study: Tablets, e-readers might disrupt sleep....................16 Craft books offer inspiration ............................................ 17 Photo-transfer projects make easy gifts ............................ 18 Quick ways to digitize old photos.................................... 19 Get technology questions answered ............................... 20 Protect yourself from identity theft ..................................21 Get Social Security benefit verification easily.................... 22 On the cover: Chocolate desserts for sale at Ghyslain Bistro, a stop on the Chocolate Trail. Photo by Joshua Smith.
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inter can be gloomy, but there are still plenty of unique local places to visit that can brighten our days. Whether it’s enjoying a sweet treat or learning something new, don’t miss out on the opportunities to explore. As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s take a few moments to review some places that help us love living in this area. (We can’t squeeze them all in, but we’ll try to hit some highlights). Chocolate Trail
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See desserts at Ghyslain during a Chocolate Trail visit.
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Stop by local bistros, cafes, a local chocolatier and candy shops/factories, historic homes, a winery, gift shops and more to sample free chocolate on a selfguided tour. Savor the flavors. You can try to complete it all on one day, or you can spread out your visits. The chocolate trail is available year-round to those who present a Chocolate Trail Passport. Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road E., Richmond, to pick up your passport. Winter hours for the welcome center are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Stops include Ghyslain Chocolatier & Bistro, Ullery’s Ice Cream, Roscoe’s Coffee Bar & Tap Room, Olympian Candies, Senior Opportunities Services craft shop, J&J Winery/Noble Order Brewing Company and Square Donuts (all in Richmond); Warm Glow Candle Company Store (Centerville); Building 125 (Cambridge City); Abbott’s Candy Shop and Bowman Bakery (both in Hagerstown). Learn more about each stop at visitrichmond.org.
during their birthday month. Then, consider heading to Joy Ann Cake Shop for a frosted shape cookie (Big Bird or smiley faces are often available, along with seasonal shapes), thumbprint cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes or other treat. The bakery is still at 610 E. Main St.
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MELTDOWN Ice Festival The second MELTDOWN festival is set for Jan. 29-31. Free events will take place to draw customers downtown and to Richmond’s Historic Depot District. Organizers want local families to get outside and make memories exploring areas such as the Family Fun Zone. It is an interactive area with a slide and games made of ice. Organizers say the 2014 festival drew about 5,000 visitors and had more than 75,000 Facebook page views. Last year, restaurants in the depot district had a dramatic increase in business during the MELTDOWN. Between 22 to 25 tons of ice are needed for the sculptors to use. The participating carvers are all world-class, award-winning professionals. The popular ice fights (live carving competitions) drew 850 to 1,000 people and the second night even drew about 200 to watch in cold rain.
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Danny Bloss carves a pelican out of ice on East Main Street for the 2014 MELTDOWN Winter Ice Festival. This year’s event is Jan. 29-31.
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Be a kid again Within two downtown blocks, you can wander through aisles and aisles of toys at Veach’s Toy Station at 715 E. Main St. and taste tempting treats at Joy Ann Cake Shop. The store has been made over with help from national experts for the TODAY Show, but many traditions still continue. Kids ages 10 and younger can sign up for the Birthday Club to get a free toy
Another popular stop for locals and those who come home for a visit is Pizza King. If you’ve never eaten inside the double-decker bus at Clara’s (1224 N.W. Fifth St.) or phoned in the order from your table at any of Richmond’s Pizza King locations, consider adding it to your to-do list. Others crave Mercurio’s Pizza when they’re away from Richmond. The eatery at 210 S. Eighth St. offers baked and unbaked pizzas. It’s only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, so plan ahead. Don’t forget the other unique eateries in town, such as Joe’s Pizza, which features live music on weekends at the historic 911 N. E St. location. Carol Lou Woodward plays piano from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Tom Walker performs at the same time on Saturdays. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, their other claims to fame include loaded nachos, Italian dishes and sandwiches.
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Diners eat in the double-decker bus at Clara's Pizza, 1224 N.W. Fifth St. in Richmond. Pizza King founder Bob Swartz found two original London buses in South Carolina. He bought them both, one for the Richmond restaurant and another for a location in Kentucky. Swartz and his partner then drove the buses north.
We don’t have to drive to a major city to see high-quality concerts and shows. Richmond features a professional symphony orchestra, along with national traveling shows at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center and dramas and musicals at Richmond Civic Theatre. Richmond Symphony Orchestra has two remaining concerts (March 7 and April 11) this season at Civic Hall, as well as the 1940sthemed Boogie Woogie Ball See LOVE, Page 6
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at 6 p.m. April 25 at Richmond Municipal Airport. Tickets for the fundraiser ($100 per person) go on sale soon. Some RCT patrons say the shows offered by volunteers are just as good or better than those they’ve seen in surrounding metro areas. Upcoming shows include “The Great Gatsby” on Feb. 6-8 and 13-14, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on April 10-12 and 17-19; and “The Three Musketeers” on May 15-17 and 22-23. Civic Hall still has tickets for the Ryan and Ryan father-son piano duo on Feb. 7, song and dance by the Women of Ireland on March 14 and two concerts by The Texas Tenors on May 16. The Tenors’ blend of country, gospel, classical and Broadway songs led them to win the “America’s Got Talent” TV show.
Mummies and mastodons Wayne County’s museums showcase two of the state’s three mummies, along with other valuable treasures on display. Wayne County Historical Museum was founded in 1930 by Julia Meek Gaar to display local and international culture. The museum boasts an extensive history collection that includes a 3,000-yearold Egyptian mummy and a wide range of local, regional and international artifacts, including Native American items. Highlights include period clothing, furniture, portraiture, two log cabins of local origin, a genuine Conestoga wagon, a blacksmith shop, print shop, bakery, a collection of early Richmond-made automobiles, steam-powered tractors and the first Davis airplane manufactured in Richmond in 1929. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
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Dennis students visit Joseph Moore Museum during one of their stops during the tour of Earlham College in Richmond. The museum is free and open to the public.
Admission: Adults, $7; ages 6-18, $4; ages 5 and younger, free; members, free. Learn more at (765) 962-5756, website www. waynecountyhistorical museum.org or on Facebook. Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History at Earlham College also has a mummy. Local residents of all ages are welcome to browse the collection at no cost. Some of the items that draw visitors include a 15,000-year-old mastodon skeleton, a giant ground sloth skeleton and an allosaurus (dinosaur). The museum’s claim to fame, a giant fossil beaver skeleton, is the only virtually complete specimen in the world. The Ralph Teetor Planetarium also offers star shows. Group tours are available. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, except New Year’s Day, Earlham graduation day, July 4, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Admission is free. Learn more at (765) 983-1303 or www.earlham.edu/joseph-moore-museum/ or on Facebook.
Visual arts One of Western Wayne County’s
claims to fame is the Overbeck sisters, who created beautiful pottery when female artists weren’t getting much attention. Their works are on display in a special room at the Cambridge City Public Library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City, Ind. The collection includes a variety of the famous sisters’ artwork, including watercolors, pottery, figurines, vases and a large ship. It’s open 2-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment, with group tours available by advance request. Admission is free. To learn more, call (765) 478-3335 or visit www.cclib.lib.in.us. Meanwhile, Richmond Art Museum is the only museum in the United States to be housed in a public (Richmond) high school. The museum at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway was founded in 1898 and has a permanent collection of American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the Richmond School and other regional artists. It also has works by local ceramic artists, including potters of the arts and craft movement, the Overbeck Sisters and the Bethel Pike potters. The museum offers
educational opportunities for youth and adults. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and admission is free, although donations are welcome. Some programs are offered around town, such as Taste of the Arts lunches on Tuesdays and Cork and Canvas programs on Friday nights at Room 912 in downtown Richmond. At Cork and Canvas, you can make a painting with instruction and sip a beverage at the same time in a relaxed environment. The evening costs $35 (not including beverages for sale). It’s usually offered once a month on Fridays. Taste of the Arts Tuesdays are $20, which include a catered lunch. Some programs include a hands-on art activity and others feature discussions or demonstrations. Reservations for both events are limited and required in advance. To learn more, call (765) 966-0256, see the website www.richmondartmuseum.org or find its Facebook page.
Football legacy Although it’s chilly to get outside and play, the Indiana Football Hall of Fame offers winter hours. Exhibits at 815 N. A St., Richmond feature the state’s high school, college and professional football players from the early 1920s to the present. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Other times and group tours available by appointment. Donations are accepted. Learn more at (765) 966-2235.
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Antique Alley Take a trip down memory lane. Find something to decorate your home — or sell something — at local antique shops. The stores draw tourists to Wayne and surrounding counties. The tourism bureau already has two antique trails designed with more than 20 stops on each. Trail 1 starts in Richmond and continues on the historic Old National Road to Centerville, Pershing/ East Germantown, Cambridge City/Dublin, Lewisville, Dunreith, Knightstown/Carthage. Then head north to New Castle, then east on Indiana 38 to Hagerstown and Greens Fork back to Richmond, concluding in New Paris, Ohio. Trail 2 starts in Richmond and continues north on U.S. 27 to Winchester, then east on Indiana 32 to Union City, then back west on 32 to Farmland, then north to Portland, Ind. The trail then heads southeast to Greenville, Ohio, then south to Arcanum, Ohio, and the Lewisburg/Verona area. The trail continues west on U.S. 40 to New Paris. Check out the itineraries at visitrichmond.org.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Arts and crafts » T-Shirt Scarves: Adult Craft, 4 p.m., Jan. 27, Preble County District Library, 150 N. Main St., Eldorado, Ohio, and 4 p.m. Jan. 28, 212 S. High St., West Manchester, Ohio. Transform your not-so-favorite T-shirt into a fabulous scarf. No sewing involved. Please bring a T-shirt with no side seams. » Taste of the Arts Tuesdays, noon, Room 912, 912 E. Main St., Richmond. Offered by Richmond Art Museum. $20, including lunch and supplies. Schedule: Jan. 27, What are the qualities of great art? Shaun Dingwerth, executive director, will lead a discussion on art appreciation. Feb. 10, “My Funny Valentine” with instructor Marilyn Nobbe. Use simple collage to make a unique, humorous Valentine’s Day card. Or use colored die-cuts, stamping and embossing to make a beautiful romantic card. Feb. 24, oil painting demonstration by Dan Woodson (register to win one of his paintings). (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org. All sessions $20 each. (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org » “Water: A Bridge To Color” exhibit, Jan. 27-March 21, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. RAM’s first exhibition in 2015 will feature 14 watercolor artists from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Free. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. » Cork and Canvas, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Jan. 30 and Feb. 20, Room 912, 912 E. Main St., Richmond. Instructors provide step-by-step instruction to create your own masterpiece while sipping a favorite drink. All painting supplies are provided, including an apron. $35/person (does not include alcohol; beverages, alcoholic and non, are available for cash purchase). Must be 21 or older to participate. Reservations limited: (765) 966-0256 » Winter Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 31, Elizabeth Starr Academy, 301 N. 19th St., Richmond. Find local arts and crafts, vegetables, fresh breads, meat, eggs, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, soap and more. All vendors grow or make what they sell. (765) 993-8410 » Richmond’s Own Society of Embroiderers, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., last Tuesday each month, 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. Also, on the second Monday of the month, a stitch-in takes place at a ROSE member’s home or the senior center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. » Jewelry: Intro to Metals, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5-26, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. $75 public; $65 RAM members.
Concerts » Latin Jazz Workshop and Concert with Trés, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 4, Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Earlham College, 801 National Road W.,
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Richmond. Tres brings its brand of Latin jazz to Earlham College. Performers include world-renowned conga player Michael Spiro, pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit and bassist Jeremy Allen. The event also includes a pre-concert Latin percussion workshop with Spiro starting at 4:30 p.m. Both events free and open to the public. No tickets required. » Ryan and Ryan father-son piano duo, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. From Rachmaninoff to Gershwin to Billy Joel, Donald and Barron Ryan combine their talents to create a blend of old and new schools. $25 for adults, $18 for students. (765) 973-3350 or visit www. civichall.com. Box office hours are 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m. » World Slavery —The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, MorrissonReeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ray Kamalay’s knowledge of slavery and his top-notch musical skills will leave you with a new understanding not just of slavery, but of the meaning of the blues. Ray has presented this program around the country. Free and open to the public. » Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s “Exploring the Orchestra: Images in Nature,” 7:30 p.m. March 7, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The RSO performs works by Vaughan Williams, Glazunov, Respighi, Ravel, Debussy and Carter Pann’s exciting “Slalom.” Art made by local artists will be on display and silent bids will be taken. A reception is being planned in advance of the concert. Adults, $15 (box seats $20); students in grades K-12 admitted free. (765) 966-5181 or http://richmondsymphony.org » Women of Ireland, 7:30 p.m., March 14, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A full stage concert production features song and dance. $28 for adults, $20 for students. Call (765) 973-3350 for tickets. Learn more at www.civichall.com. » QuinTango, 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 27, Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Earlham College, Richmond. The chamber quintet (two violins, bass, cello and piano) aims to have audiences discover a newly found love for Tango and understand the heart and history of the art form. $10/adults, $5/children under 18 and seniors. (765) 983-1474 » Richmond Symphony Orchestra: Great Baroque Masters, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The season concludes with Corelli, Purcell, Telemann, and Vivaldi, including two concertos featuring the RSO’s principal flutist, Evelien Woolard, and piccolo player, Jennifer King. Adults, $15 (box seats $20); students in grades K-12 admitted free. (765) 966-5181 or http://richmondsymphony.org » Live music, Taffy’s, 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Go to http://taffysofeaton.com to check the concert calendar. Featuring Grammy Award winners, national and international artists, regional and local artists. Most concerts do not require a door cover. (937) 456-1381
Dances » 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. Eagles membership not required. $6. (765) 966-8893 » Thursday Night Dances, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Ave., Eaton, Ohio. Country and bluegrass music is provided by Don Pease and the Country Ramblers. $3 per person or $5 per couple. Door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a dollar food menu, and Ron and Joyce King offer dancing instructions during intermission. Adults of all ages are welcome to attend. Organized by Preble County Senior Center. » Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Third Saturday each month. $5 per person. Please bring finger food or soft drink to share. For teens and adults of all ages. Casual dressy attire. Questions: Rex Godfrey (765) 962-8649 or Erica Pearson (765) 935-7370.
Drama » “The Great Gatsby” Feb. 6-8 and 13-14, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Upcoming
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shows: “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on April 10-12 and 17-19; and “The Three Musketeers” on May 15-17 and 22-23. Information or tickets can be obtained at www.goRCT.org or by calling the box office, (765) 9621816. » “In the Heat of the Night,”4-6 p.m. Feb. 15, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Earham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. The L.A. Theatre Works brings to life the 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier. The story’s main character is African-American detective Virgil Tibbs, who struggles through the bigotry and racism of small-town America during the civil right movement. This adaption for stage sets the classic story in an environment of gradual change, rebellion, anger, frustration and stubbornness clinging to old ways of life. $10/ adults, $5/children under 18 and seniors. (765) 983-1474.
Faith » Convocation: Chris Stedman, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m., Jan. 28, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Earham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Stedman is executive director of the Yale Humanist Community, atheist columnist for Religion News Service, and a former Harvard University chaplain. His book “Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious” is a memoir promoting interfaith dialogue seeking to find our common humanity while building bridges between atheists and believers. Free and open to the public.
Festivals » MELTDOWN Winter Ice Festival, Jan. 29-31, downtown and Historic Depot District, Richmond. Includes ice sculptures, competitive ice carving, kids’ activities, food, games, and more. Free admission.
Fundraisers » Holy Family Chocolate Fest & Silent Auction, 5-8 p.m., Feb. 7, Holy Family Catholic Church, 815 W Main St., Richmond. Adults, $10 in advance; $15 at the door; children 6-12, $5; under 6, free. For advance ticket sales, contact Kelly Knapke at (765) 914-6639 or Lisa Rourke at (765) 969-4919. » Books, Movies, Music and More Sale, 3-7 p.m. Feb. 12, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 14, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Most items are $1 or less. Books on cooking, education, history, home and garden, self-help, social sciences, romance novels, mysteries, thrillers and much more. Items continually replenished. Cash and checks accepted. » Red Dress Ball, Feb. 28, a fundraiser for Reid Hospital programs. www.reidreddressball.org
Health and fitness » TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7:30-9 a.m. Saturdays at Hodgin Road Christian Church, 4050 Hodgin Road, Richmond (765) 935-1405; and 8:15-8:45 a.m.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS weigh-in and 9-10 a.m. meeting Saturdays at Faith-Trinity United Methodist Church, 2900 W. Main St., Richmond, (765) 935-5059. » Running Wayne County, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, free group runs around Richmond and Wayne County. There are 4-, 6-, and 10-mile options. Contact runningwayne county@gmail.com or check its Facebook page. » ACA and Medicaid Information Sessions and Signup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 4 and 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 11, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sara Hall from Meridian Services will be at the library to share information regarding the ACA (Affordable Care Act) and Medicaid. A representative will be available to assist you with sign-up. This is a free service. » Herb mini-workshops, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and March 19, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. The Herb Society of PCHS will be hosting mini workshops on the third Thursday of each month. Reservations are suggested. Call (937) 787-4256 or email preblecountyhistoricalsociety@frontier.com with reservations and/or questions. Topics: Feb. 19, organic room fresheners (samples will be available to take home). March 19: Cooking with herbs (samples will be served). » Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 5, Earlham College Athletics & Wellness Center, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Services include free health screenings for bone density, blood pressure, fasting and no-fasting blood glucose, cholesterol and testing flexibility and grip strength. Experts provide health and wellness information, chair massages and door prizes. Free admission.
Kids and families » Mouse Science, 1 p.m., Jan. 27 and fourth Tuesday each month, Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. A program for 3-5-year-olds exploring math, physics, and biology through Ellen Stoll Walsh’s mouse stories and play! » Train Rides and Model Train Display, Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave, Richmond. Every Saturday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Free vintage kiddie train rides. (765) 939-3325
Professional growth » Power Lunch Series for Next Generation Leaders on Work-Life Integration, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Feb. 13, March 6 and April 24, Room 912, 912 E. Main St., Richmond. Offered by Indiana University East. Free 40-minute sessions. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact www.iue.edu/business/leadership/programs/ work-life-series.php
Reading » Creative Nonfiction Reading featuring Joe Wilkins, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Ronald Gallery, Lilly Library, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Wilkins, winner of the GLCA New Writer’s Award for Nonfiction, reads from his memoir, “The Mountain and the Fathers: Growing up on the Big Dry.” The book explores the life of boys and men in a drought-afflicted region of Eastern Montana. Free admission. Open to the public. » Shakespeare Sundays, 3 p.m. Sundays at The Two Sisters: Books and More, 193 Ft. Wayne Ave., Richmond. The Richmond Shakespeare Festival is reading through all of Shakespeare’s plays, one Sunday at a time. Bring a laptop, tablet or smart phone if possible. Free. » Not-So-Young Adult Book Discussion, Two Sisters Bookstore, 193 Ft. Wayne Ave., Richmond. Designed for adults who love to read teen and young adult novels. Upcoming dates and books: Feb. 18, “Beauty Queens” by L. Bray; April 1, “The Age of Miracles” by K. T. Walker; May 13, “Paper Towns” by J. Green. All 5-7 p.m. Free.
Social services » Free Legal Aid, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 25, Morrisson-Reeves Library’s Bard Room, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Spaces fill quickly. No reservations. Residents of Wayne, Union, Rush, Fayette, and Franklin counties are invited to engage in free 15-20 minute consultations regarding virtually any legal matter with an attorney.
Technology » Free computer classes, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Classes offered on introduction to computers, Internet usage, Microsoft software, electronic books and other topics. Schedule varies. Call (765) 966-8291 or go to www.mrlinfo.org for reservations.
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WHY WE ALL NEED AN
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recently came across an aerial photograph of my grandparents’ Nebraska farm taken in the 1960s. True to memory, the centerpiece was the big white house with the wraparound porch. Just as I remembered, a narrow ribbon of sidewalk led from the house past the chicken coop, the garage with the door that slid from side to side, the tool shed, the small milk house with the big sink and giant refrigerated tank, directly to the barn. The black and white picture confirmed my piecemeal memories and put them together in a larger frame. The farm wasn’t as big as I remembered. It was bigger. There were giant silos beyond the LORI ground I normally wandered, a hog barn, BORGMAN a shelter for the tractor and the combine, and other structures as well. There was more to the farm than I saw as a kid kicking rocks down the lane. That simple but sometimes startling reminder — that it is easy to fixate on the parts and lose sight of the whole — may be the most wonderful thing about flying. Actually, these days, it is probably the only wonderful thing about flying. The plane takes off, the city below grows smaller and grayer, the vehicles and roads lose definition and a giant quilt, shades of green, brown and gold with pools of blue, unfolds below. So peaceful. And beautiful. Why did I get so worked up about what he did? So vast. Can I even remember what it was that he did?Sheer magnificence. Why does life always seem so hurried? When you gain perspective, the big things take their
rightful places and simple pleasures seem more worthy of pursuit. It’s good to be reminded. One morning on that farm, my youngest uncle who still lived at home and was probably in high school at the time, let me ride with him on horseback to round up the cows for milking. We rode beyond the familiar and came to the ridge of the canyon. It was amazing terrain with deep plunging crevices. If the horse stumbled, we’d plummet to the bottom and never make it back out. That canyon was so unlike the more familiar stretches of rolling hills and surrounding prairie that years later I sometimes wondered if I had imagined it. I hadn’t. It’s in the aerial. But the small canyon with its ravines didn’t stand alone. Nothing ever does. It eased at both ends giving way to gentle slopes. There would have been several ways out. There often are. It’s good to be reminded. Looking at the old photo, I see the work boots that plodded down that sidewalk a thousand times to the dairy barn before daybreak and again in late afternoon, small legs that whipped through the grass, climbed fences and chased barn cats. So many cousins, wild and rambunctious, having fun. As for all the aunts and uncles, many of them are gone now. Only shadows remain. Perspective compels us to take it all in — the breadth, the depth, the joy and the sorrow. The landforms, the water, the fields and the canyon with the steep ravines, are fixed points. We are the ones forever changing and moving, swiftly passing through. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com
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7 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTIONS It’s not too late to make resolutions for the new year. Here are some tips to help you succeed throughout 2015.
specific and doable action can you integrate into your life on a regular basis? When, how and for how long?
Reduce the pressure
Recognize the power of your thoughts
» See the goal as ongoing, active, living and flexible, not as an all-or-nothing 365-day commitment, which = failure. (Example: The “January gym bonanza.”) » Small steps: Progress comes from tiny repeated actions.
» Thoughts automatically start you moving in a certain direction, positive or negative. (Example: New car thoughts ... you see that car everywhere.)
Remain positive » A resolution that pulls you forward: SUSAN something you want to move toward, not GILLPATRICK get away from. Instead of saying, “lose weight, stop smoking, and quit being negative ... ” Say, “make healthy decisions about food, regain energy, be in control of my daily decisions and see more of the positives in situations and people.” » Think in terms of intentions and what you’re looking forward to. Not what you “should,” “must,” “always” or “never” do. » If a goal is exciting as going to the dentist ...
Reflect your truest values and priorities » How do you define success? What are your highest values? (Family, faith, friends ...) » Do actions of your day reflect these priorities? » Remember that “No.” is a complete sentence when other less important demands appear.
Ritualize the resolution » Attach it to part of your day and schedule. What
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Regroup after setbacks » Recommit and restarting is better than giving up. » Predict challenges and address how you will cope ahead of time.
Visualize the rewards » Visualize your small and large successes and the new outcomes for your life. How has that resolution made a difference? » What will be the benefits and rewards of adopting this new habit? What will you have more freedom/time/ energy to now do? Susan Gillpatrick, Centerstone crisis management specialist, primarily works in the field with clients in critical incident response situations, and in Centerstone’s wellness trainings and presentations. If you or someone you love needs immediate assistance, contact Centerstone at (800) 832-5442. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (800) 344-8802. Centerstone of Indiana provides an array of mental health, substance abuse treatment, and education services to approximately 25,000 people across southern and central Indiana each year.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: HEART ISSUES A FAMILY AFFAIR
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teve Wilson and his son, Derick, share a love for cars and fishing. Unfortunately, they also share something less enjoyable: heart problems. Steve’s began about five years ago when he was just 39. “I was having these episodes where my heart rate would slow down to around 25 beats a minute. It happened so often that some days I couldn’t work or even walk around because I was worried I’d faint,” Steve explained. “I saw a cardiologist in Indianapolis, but because of my age it seemed he didn’t believe my heart was in any kind of trouble. I got to where I was really frustrated and worried about the future.” In 2010, Steve’s aunt urged him to see her cardiologist, Robert Fleming, M.D., at Richmond Cardiology Associates. Dr. Fleming explained that Steve had bradycardia, an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes slow heartbeat. Within a few weeks, Steve underwent surgery and got a pacemaker, and his life soon returned to normal. Little did he know that his son, Derick, would one day be making an appointment with Dr. Fleming as well. Derick was only 18 when he began to notice that his heart was beating erratically. “At first, it was just some fluttering, but after a couple of years it was getting worse and worse,” he explained. “My dad’s heart problems were in the back of my mind, and I finally told my parents what was going on.” Knowing how Dr. Fleming had helped his father, Derick made an appointment with him. Tests revealed signifi-
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cant electrical issues in his heart, and Dr. Fleming recommended Derick see Vuy Li, M.D., a cardiac electrophysiologist at Reid Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Li suggested radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that has a high success rate and very low risk of complications. The procedure took place in February 2014 and was a success. “I’ve been feeling good ever since the surgery — my heart still flutters a little bit, but Dr. Li said that’s normal and will probably happen less as time goes on,” Derick says. “I don’t even have to be on medication.” Now, thanks to the care they received from Reid physicians, Derick and his dad are able to fully enjoy restoring old cars together — without the worry of heart problems to distract them.
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People visit under a soft canopy of light and fabric in the Kuhlman Center during the Red Dress Ball.
» AEDs: Reid has already distributed 368 Automated Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs) to area non-profit organizations — schools, fire departments, libraries and other community gathering places in six counties. However, there is a waiting list for organizations needing them, so Reid is trying to raise $10,000 to buy 10 more. AEDs can save some men, women and children undergoing a heart-related incident if an AED is available and a bystander willing to follow simple instructions uses it. Send donations to Reid Foundation, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. » The Red Dress Ball is scheduled for Feb. 28 to promote heart health and support Reid’s programs. Go to www.reidreddressball.org or call (765) 983-3102.
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CHICKEN IN QUICK MOLE SAUCE Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 ⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo (more or less according to heat preference) 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 ⁄2 cup prune juice (or 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted prunes) 1 1⁄4 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped Squeeze of lime (1 to 2 teaspoons) Fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the chicken and brown until golden on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Return the pan to medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander and cinnamon, then cook, stirring, until very fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and let cook for 3 more minutes. Add the chipotles, orange zest and prune juice, then cook an additional minute, stirring. Add the stock and let simmer until the onion is fairly soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool for several minutes. Pour or spoon carefully into a blender, then add the almond butter, chocolate and lime juice. Let sit for a minute in the hot liquid. Blend carefully — low at first, then at higher speed — until the sauce is smooth, about 1 minute. Add more stock if the sauce is too thick. Return the chicken to the pan (no need to clean it) and pour the sauce over the chicken. Heat over medium until the chicken is cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with rice and beans and top with cilantro. Nutrition information per serving: 430 calories; 190 calories from fat (44 percent of total calories); 21 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 105 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 39 g protein; 690 mg sodium.
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SEEK THE SAVORY SIDE OF CHOCOLATE IN THE NEW YEAR By Melissa d’Arabian Associated Press
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hile I still pay attention to what I eat during the holidays, I nonetheless allow plenty of small splurges. And those splurges mostly can be summed up in one word: chocolate! Trouble is, the holidays eventually pass, but my cravings for the deep flavor of a perfectly roasted cocoa bean linger. Even more than the sweetness that accompanies most chocolate desserts, I miss the unctuous coating cocoa leaves on the palate. But who says healthy eating must mean the end of that deliciousness? Enter unsweetened chocolate! All the richness of the flavor without the sugar. My healthy chocolate-eating strategy has me leaning toward savory dishes because they need
no sugar for me to appreciate the wonderful flavor of the cocoa. Among the most classic choices — and one of my favorites — is Mexican mole (MOHlay), a thick, spicy sauce based on cocoa or chocolate that traditionally takes a couple of days to develop its rich flavors. But I have four hungry kids who aren’t willing to wait days for chocolate, sweet or savory. So I have developed a version of mole that takes under an hour. Does it capture all the flavor of a two-day mole? Nope. But for a recipe that shaves 47 hours off my labor, I think it still does a pretty darned good job. And you can take comfort in knowing that you’re getting all the delicious benefits and satisfaction of chocolate without the pesky sugar. Chocolate in the new year? Yes, indeed. All in the name of health.
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This chicken mole took only a couple of hours to develop its flavors. Traditional moles can use dozens of ingredients and take days to develop into thick rich chocolate sauces.
SLOW COOKER ONION SOUP Start to finish: 10 hours (plus 20 minutes active) Servings: 6
FOR THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS 5 cups sliced yellow onions, (about 4 large onions) 2 shallots, peeled and sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and ground black pepper AP
The humble onion is one of the most common aromatic vegetables, popping up in so many ways across so many cuisines.
TAKE COMFORT IN AN ALMOST EFFORTLESS
ONION SOUP By Melissa d’Arabian Associated Press
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alk about a vegetable that’s everywhere. The humble onion is one of the most common aromatic vegetables, popping up in so many ways across so many cuisines. And it’s not just for taste. The onion also happens to be a terrifically healthy ingredient. If nothing else, it’s a delicious way to add bulk to a dish without adding many calories or any fat. Thing is, Americans typically use onions in such small quantities that they serve more to highlight the other items in a dish, rather than strut their own stuff. The exception? A warm and satisfying bowl of onion soup. The genesis of onion soup is unclear, but some attribute the version we know today to a French king. Even in modern France, onion soup is slurped up by late-night revelers taking a break in the party to revitalize their bodies with warm oniony
broth before continuing the fete into the morning hours. While I tend to sip my onion soup at a more reasonable hour, I find it equally comforting. There is nothing as soothing as the luscious sweetness of a cooked onion, particularly one from which a caramel color and flavor have been coaxed unhurried over hours. Add a rich broth and a bit of cheese, and you have a delicious luxury. The secret is in not rushing the caramelizing of the onions. And that’s a fine way to put your slow cooker to work. It conveniently caramelizes the onions overnight with no effort from you. And my recipe for slow cooker onion soup walks you through the whole (very easy) thing. And if you want, you can stop right there — with caramelized onions! Put them in a small jar in the refrigerator and use as a spread or topping for just about anything. Or continue on and make the whole soup, which is guaranteed to nourish both body and soul.
FOR THE SOUP 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 ⁄4 cup dry sherry 1 teaspoon dry thyme Small sprig fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 thin slices baguette, toasted until golden and quite dry 1 ⁄2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Coat a 4-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the onions, shallots, garlic and oil. Toss well, then season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low until the onions are richly colored and sweet, 8 to 10 hours. (The onions at this point can be removed and used for other recipes if not making the soup.) Once the onions are ready, sprinkle them with the flour and stir until well-combined. Add the sherry, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, both broths and the water, then cover and cook for another 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high. Once soup is done, stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning. When ready to eat, set the broiler on high. Ladle the soup into broiler-safe serving crocks. Top each crock with a thin slice of the toasted baguette and a heaping tablespoon of Gruyere. Place the filled crocks on a rimmed baking sheet and broil just until cheese is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not leave the crocks unattended as they will burn quickly. Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories; 60 calories from fat (25 percent of total calories); 6 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 15 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 8 g sugar; 10 g protein; 570 mg sodium.
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TABLETS, E-READERS MAY DISRUPT SLEEP
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eople who receive a tablet or e-book reader for a holiday gift might wind up spending some sleepless nights because of the gadget. That’s because the light emitted by a tablet like an iPad can disrupt sleep if the device is used in the hours before bedtime, according to a new Harvard study. People who read before bed using an iPad or similar “e-reader” device felt less sleepy and took longer to fall asleep than when they read a regular printed book, researchers found. The morning after reading an e-book, people found it harder to wake up and become fully alert than after reading a regular book — even though they got the same amount of sleep. The bright light from these devices appears to suppress melatonin, a sleeppromoting hormone that normally increases during the evening and reaches its highest levels as you sleep, said lead researcher Anne-Marie Chang. She’s an associate neuroscientist in the division of sleep and circadian disorders at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
“This light has serious consequences on our sleep and on our alertness, not only while we’re using these electronic devices but the following morning as well, even after eight hours of sleep,” Chang said. The study’s findings were published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “There could be serious effects if you use these devices night after night,” said Kristen Knutson, an assistant professor of sleep medicine at the University of Chicago and a research fellow with the foundation. “People need to be more mindful. Think about when you’re using them. You could think of electronics as similar to junk food. Eating junk food is fine from time to time, but you have to do it in moderation.” People who want to read before bed should use a printed book, Chang said. They also could use an e-book reader that does not emit light. Researchers found that unlighted e-book readers gave off reflected light similar to that produced by printed books. “Presumably, the reflected light from the room is not enough to have these changes in their sleep,” Chang said.
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On the Web www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/ brain_basics/understanding_ sleep.htm, the U.S. National Institutes of Health has more on sleep. New books at MorrissonReeves Library New non-fiction: •“Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis” by Barbara Leaming •“The Man Who Killed Kennedy” by Roger Stone •“The Andy Cohen Diaries” by Andy Cohen •“God’ll Cut You Down” by John Safran •“Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson •“You Are Here” by Chris Hadfield •“You Can’t Make This Up” by Al Michaels •“Finish Big” by Bo Burlingham Fiction •“The Mistletoe Promise” by Richard Paul Evans •“The Burning Room” by Michael Connelly •“Flesh and Blood” by Patricia Cornwell •“The Job” by Janet Evanovich •“The Cinderella Murder” by Mary Higgins Clark •“Betrayed” by Lisa Scottoline •“Hope to Die” by James Patterson •“Dead But Not Forgotten” by Charlaine Harris •“The Paris Winter” by Imogen Robertson • “Blue Labyrinth” by Douglas J Preston • “Flesh and Blood” by Patricia Cornwell • “Private India” by James Patterson • “Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good” by Jan Karon • “Bones Never Lie” by Kathy Reichs • “The Healer’s Touch” by Lori Copeland • “To Dwell in Darkness” by Deborah Crombie • “Blood Magick“ by Nora Roberts • “The Burning Room” by Michael Connelly
CRAFT BOOKS OFFER INSPIRATION adorable than in “Hello Kitty Crochet: Supercute Amigurumi Patterns for Sanrio Friends” (Quirk Books), by Mei Li Lee. The book includes more than a dozen patterns, from easy to advanced. A crocheter could get stuck in this Sanrio world for quite some time. In “Petit Collage” (Potter Craft), author Lorena Siminovich offers crafts for family playtime and home décor, with easy-does-it templates in the back. For play, there are customized baby blocks, a cardboard playhouse and animal masks. For the home, there’s a growth chart, veneer headboard and stepping stool. And much more. “Let’s Sew Together” (Potter Craft), by Rubyellen Bratcher, offers 30 projects for kids and adults to work on together. Children might contribute artwork to decorate a dress, zippered pouch or party bag,
By Jennifer Forker Associated Press
If your creativity needs a boost for the new year, here are some recent titles that’ll surely help.
For families Let’s start with a charmer: In “Playful” (STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book), author Merrilee Liddiard uses her skills as an illustrator to give children’s crafts some modern flair. Many of the crafts, which include wooden doll-face necklaces and trucks made from recycled cracker boxes, might be made with kids. Others, such as the machine-sewn tent and trapeze doll, may be more appropriate to make as gifts. Amanda Kingloff’s “Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun” (Artisan) provides similar crafting entertainment for families, and children can learn some basics, from fringing paper to threading a needle.
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"Hello Kitty Crochet: Supercute Amigurumi Patterns for Sanrio Friends," by Mei Li Lee.
The most crafts-inclined will enjoy choosing projects from this heavy compendium. Hello Kitty has never been more
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PHOTO-TRANSFER PROJECTS
MAKE EASY HANDMADE GIFTS By Jennifer Forker Associated Press
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usy lives require sacrifices, but forgoing handmade gifts for Valentine’s Day or other holidays doesn’t have to be one of them. We only need to plan well to have our crafts and give them away,
too. Photo-transfer projects are perfect for this: They’re generally fast, easy and inexpensive. Yes, you could order a tote bag printed with your pooch’s photo, but why not make it yourself? With products now on the market and some ingenuity, you can customize coffee cups, canvases and wood scraps. “It’s a very affordable (way) to personalize gifts,” said Laura Fenton, lifestyle director for Parents magazine. Nearly any surface can receive a photo transfer, according to Tracy Chou, a designer for Martha Stewart Crafts. “There’s nothing, really, that can’t handle a transfer, and it’s a great way for memory-keeping,” says Chou, who has experimented with fabric, wood, glass, plastic, ceramics and metal. Martha Stewart Crafts sells several decoupage products to help, but there are as many ways to transfer a photo as there are surfaces for adhering. Karen Watson of Frederick, Maryland, assembled a dozen methods at her blog, The Graphics Fairy. She also provides hundreds of vintage images for downloading and suggests other do-it-yourself ways to use them. You can download photos from Instagram, Flickr and other photo-sharing websites to personalize gifts for friends and relatives. Use a photo-editing feature — found on smart phones and on computer programs such as Photoshop — to give photos a vintage or dreamy look, suggests Hannah Milman, editorial director of crafts for Martha Stewart Living. Then print them on an ink-jet printer. One of the simplest projects is using iron-on transfer paper, available at craft stores. Print a digital photo to the transfer paper and then iron it onto a fabric. Muslin or canvas bags are popular options, says Fenton, who suggests washing, drying and ironing the fabric before transferring a photo. Other ways to transfer images to fabric include the Mod Podge method (cover the printing side of card stock with craft glue, allow it to dry, print the image and position it atop Mod Podge thinly brushed onto the fabric). That method also works on wood and ceramics, says Watson. Or use wax paper to transfer images to fabric or wood. Martha Stewart Crafts’ decoupage products include a See GIFTS, Page 22
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A tote bag with a photo transfer applied to it makes for the perfect holiday gift.
OTHER TIPS Choose photos with simple backgrounds, which “read” better, says Laura Fenton of Parents magazine, and crop photos to feature what you like best. Because the photo will print in reverse, you might want to flip it on the computer before printing it, especially if it contains words. And increase the black-and-white or color contrast before printing a photo onto transfer paper. It will look better, Fenton says. Hannah Milman of Martha Stewart Living recommends doing photo-transfer projects with kids and sending everyone home with a T-shirt or canvas bag. “Your photos are priceless memories,” she says. “The projects are archival. They can be a treasure forever.”
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DIGITIZE OLD PHOTOS Clean out those shoeboxes and protect family memories By Kim Komando
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ame three places where I could find your old photos right now. I bet at least one of your answers is photo albums, frames or shoeboxes. It’s time to get them into your computer. I know — it’s a huge job.
Digitize the photos The first step is getting your photos into a computer. Purchase a scanner, either an all-purpose flatbed model (starting at $100) or one made specifically for scanning photos. You can also take photos of photos using your camera, smartphone or tablet. But if you are going to do that, download the Heirloom app that was created for scanning photos. Heirloom automatically adjusts lighting, tweaks perspectives and crops edges so you don’t have to do so much work. Plus, you can keep your pictures in albums and frames as you scan, so you don’t have to spend time getting them out and potentially damaging them. If you have tons of photos, consider sending them to a photo-scanning service like FotoBridge, PhotoBin or ScanCafe. The average price is typically $75 for 250 photos.
Let’s organize Once you have your photos converted to image files in your computer, you need some way to organize them. You don’t want to be wading through files to find that one hilarious picture from when you were 11.
If you own a Mac, the built-in iPhoto has you covered. For PC, use the free Google Picasa. These programs will do their best to auto-sort photos by date, but on scanned photos they’re not going to have accurate date information. So you will need to manually enter date, location and event information for each photo. Picasa, iPhoto and other photo organizers usually have facial recognition, too, which should help sort the photos based on who is in them. It isn’t perfect, but it’s a nice shortcut. Be sure to set good picture titles. “Aunt June, 1959, Chicago” will be a lot easier to find later than “IMG00602.JPG.” Tagging your photos is another good practice. Tags are descriptive keywords that describe what’s going on in the picture. Keywords for the Aunt June picture might include “Graduation” or “Grandma Virginia’s house.” That can help narrow your search when you’re thumbing through 125 pictures of Aunt June.
Let’s back up One of the main reasons for digitizing your photos is to make sure they stay safe from damage. After your photos are all pretty and organized in your computer, be sure to make a backup. I recommend using an online backup service like Carbonite, Mozy or BackBlaze. Online backup is best because, unlike disc backups or an external hard drive, it keeps your information safe from burglars and local disasters. Plus, you can look at your backed-up photos from any computer, tablet or smartphone, which comes in really handy when you are at a relative’s home and want to share photos you haven’t put on Facebook. For daily tips, newsletters and more, visit komando.com. Email Kim Komando at techcomments@usatoday.com.
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SIGN UP FOR TEXT ALERTS IF YOU WORRY ABOUT DEBIT CARD RISKS Q: I’m paranoid about using my debit card tied to my checking account in stores after all the data breaches this past year. I don’t believe in credit cards. I don’t want debt. Is there any way I can have peace of mind while shopping? A: If you did use a credit card, no one can wipe out your bank account if the card gets lost or stolen. But if you are sticking with a debit card, find out whether your bank offers text alerts. You can get a text whenever someone uses the card, withdraws from an ATM or withdraws more COLUMN BY than a certain amount. KIM KOMANDO Q: I heard you say on your radio show that banks analyze your Facebook profile when you apply for credit. I just keep up with my friends and family, so does that still apply to me? A: You can bet that banks and other financial institutions look at your online activities as a part of your overall borrower risk profile. Simply analyzing the time of day that you use Facebook, who your friends are, which brands and posts you like, photos you upload, things you say in comments and where you live can indicate your outlook on life, political leanings, employment situation, hobbies and plenty more. Even if you never post a thing, there’s a lot of insider info online about you. Q: I received an email saying my cellphone number is about to be made public. Any telemarketer can now call my phone unless I register it with the government’s Do Not Call list within two weeks. This makes me so angry. What right do they have to do this? A: Relax. This hoax is as old as the claim that if you
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or even work the sewing machine (safety tips are included). For playful adults and children adept with a sewing machine, there’s also “This Is Mouse: An Adventure in Sewing” (C&T Publishing), by Brenna Maloney.
For adults For the quilter who could use a kick of novelty, Rachel May has
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forward a chain email as part of Microsoft’s email tracking system, Bill Gates is going to give you money. He’s not, by the way. The FTC says that, no matter what, unsolicited telemarketing calls or robocalls to cellphones are illegal. If you’re getting them, file a complaint at donotcall.gov or 888-382-1222. Q: I know Windows has the “Safely Remove Hardware” option you’re supposed to run before unplugging a USB drive or external drive. What’s “safe” about it? It’s not like the drive is going to explode or anything, right? A: To make working with files on external drives faster, Windows — and Mac software — moves the files to the computer and keeps them there until you’re done with them. Using “Safely Remove Hardware,” or the Eject system on a Mac, tells the computer it’s time to move the files back to the drive. If you unplug the drive before that happens, you could lose your files and your work. Q: You’ve warned in the past that Google tracks our search history. I know you can turn the search history off — and I have — but it still has me worried. Are there any Google Search alternatives that won’t track me? A: DuckDuckGo is a popular Google alternative that doesn’t track your IP address or search history, so you don’t have to worry about targeted ads. You’ll even see more results because it isn’t trying to tailor the results to your personal search history. DuckDuckGo includes the nifty calculators and other tricks you’ve come to expect on Google. It has a customizable interface, search shortcuts and an Instant Answers feature that’s just as good as, if not better than, Google’s Knowledge Graph. For daily tips, newsletters and more, visit komando.com. Email Kim Komando at techcomments@usatoday.com.
written “Quilting with a Modern Slant” (Storey), which focuses on the playful and improvisational in modern quilt design. The book features expert quilters and images of their work, patterns and techniques. The book to thrill new and intermediate knitters is “The Knowledgeable Knitter” (Storey), by Margaret Radcliffe, which opens with “knowledge is power.” In this case, it’s power over one’s work, culled from a deeper understanding of the knitting process. Radcliffe helps knitters develop the
confidence and control to eventually adapt a pattern to one’s own creativity. For those who love flower arranging, “The Flower Recipe Book” (Artisan), by floral designer Baylor Chapman, is both inspirational and easy to follow. While some plants are seasonal, others are easy to find any time of year. These two titles from Penguin/ Random House are designed to bring out the artist in anyone: “Sketch!”, by France Belleville-Van Stone, and “Daily Painting,” by Carol Marine.
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU’VE BEEN HACKED Steps protect you financially and legally By Brandon Bailey Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — Criminals stole personal information from tens of millions of Americans in data breaches this past year. Of those affected, 1 in 3 could become victims of identity theft, according to research firm Javelin. Whether shopping, banking or going to the hospital, Americans are mostly at the mercy of companies to keep their sensitive details safe. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself against the financial, legal and emotional effects of identity theft — and most of them are free:
AS A RULE » Closely guard your Social Security numbers — and those of your children — as well as credit and debit card information and account passwords. » Shred unneeded financial records and credit offers.
DETECTIVE WORK » Examine credit card bills for irregularities each month. » Get a free credit report once a year from at least one of the major reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion), and review it for unauthorized accounts. Ignore services that charge a fee for credit reports. You can order them without charge at www.annualcreditreport.com. If you order from each agency once a year, you could effectively check your history every four months.
PAID SERVICES » Some experts say there’s not much to be gained from a paid credit monitoring service. But if a business sends you a notice of a data breach, it can’t hurt to sign up for any monitoring they offer for free. These services will tell you if a new account is opened in your name, but they won’t prevent it, and many don’t check for things like bogus cellphone accounts or fraudulent applications for government benefits. Some do offer limited insurance or help from a staffer trained to work with credit issuers and reporting agencies.
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Criminals stole personal information from tens of millions of Americans in data breaches last year.
POST-DATA THEFT » The Federal Trade Commission recommends immediately notifying one of the credit agencies and requesting a 90-day credit alert. (Each reporting agency is supposed to notify the others, but you may want to contact all three yourself.) The alert tells businesses to contact you before opening any new accounts in your name. You can renew the alert every 90 days, or you’re entitled to keep it in effect for seven years if you’ve filed an identity theft report with police. » Contact the credit issuer to dispute fraudulent charges and have the bogus account closed. » Request your credit report and ask the reporting agencies to remove bogus accounts or any incorrect information from your record. Consider asking the reporting agencies to place a full freeze on your credit. But you should weigh that against the hassle of notifying credit agencies to lift the freeze — which can take a few days — every time you apply for a loan, open a new account or even sign up for utility service. » Submit a report through the FTC website: www.consumer.ftc.gov. Click the “privacy & identity” tab, which will walk you through creating an affidavit you can show to creditors. » Keep copies of all reports and correspondence. Use certified mail to get delivery receipts, and keep notes on every phone call.
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Phototransfer Clear Finish for transferring an image to glass. HGTV magazine suggests sizing a photo to fit inside a wood embroidery hoop. Print the photo in black-andwhite onto a sheet of printable fabric, peel off the fabric’s backing and place the fabric in the hoop, trimming any excess. Embellish with bells, beads or other decorations. Milman likes using photos in black-and-white or sepia tones, and ticks off a slew of gift ideas: » Gussy up an apron, tote, pillowcase, T-shirt or dish towel with an image or collage of images. » Transfer a photo of each family member to napkins. » Dress up baked goods in metal tins personalized with photo transfers. » Decorate small or large wooden blocks — available at craft or home-improvement stores — with family images or holiday themes to give as gifts or use as a table centerpiece. » Transfer a photo to a pre-stretched canvas, available in many sizes at craft stores. Punch small holes through the canvas and insert mini-LED lights from the back to lend sparkle. With a nature scene or picture of the gift recipient’s home, position so the lights become twinkling stars. » Decorate glass ornaments, available in many shapes and sizes at craft stores, with family photos; consider adding images from vintage Christmas cards. Or use photos of your Christmas tree or front-door wreath, suggests Milman.
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eed verification of your Social Security benefits? There’s no need to visit or call an office to get the verification you need. Simply visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. There are a number of reasons you may need written verification of your Social Security benefits. You might need to provide it to an energy assistance program or for subsidized housing. Perhaps you’re ready to make a major purchase, and you’re trying to get a loan from a bank or financial institution. Or maybe you’re applying for state benefits or moving into a new apartment or home. You can use this benefit verification letter for any reason that someTERESA one requires proof of your income. BRACK In addition to offering proof of income, the letter is an official document that verifies your Medicare coverage, retirement or disability status, and age. If you need verification that you have applied for benefits but have not yet received a decision, it also serves as proof that you applied. Whatever your reason, if you need verification of your income from Social Security, obtaining it is easy and convenient. Create a my Social Security account and you can instantly get your benefit verification letter online and obtain one anytime you need it. You also can use your account to manage your benefits, check your benefit amount, or change your address, phone number, and direct deposit information. Millions of people have already opened their accounts. In fact, someone opens a new my Social Security account about every six seconds! You can also get a benefit verification letter mailed to you by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800325-0778). However, for most people, getting the verification online is the most convenient way to get what they need. Get your benefit verification letter by registering today for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.
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