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LIVING INSIDE THIS ISSUE Spring a time to show passion for fashion .........................4 Genuine friendships can be genuinely mysterious..............8 7 lessons to learn from children ......................................... 9 Girl Scout troop celebrates 45 years ...................................10 My Comrad ... Cherish the one you love ............................. 11 Too old for cavities? Think again, dentists say ................... 12 Apps can help you keep track of nutrition.......................13 Urban vegetable gardens increasing ................................14 Now leading the Kale Rebellion .........................................15 Try Salty-Sweet Peanut-Honey Popcorn ...........................16 Hoop-la: Embroidery’s back, with modern twists ............17 Road trip: Free museum admission ends soon .................18 Calendar of upcoming local events....................................19 Technology questions and answers .................................. 21 Social Security shouldn’t be puzzling............................... 22

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Spring fashions are on display at The Secret Ingredient in downtown Richmond.

CORAL, FLORAL

AMONG KEYS TO 2015 FASHION By Millicent Martin Emery mmartin@pal-item.com

Women are eager to ditch their heavy coats, sweaters and boots for bright colors. What are the trends for 2015 as you prepare to treat yourself to something new? “It’s a lot of coral and floral,” said Lori Reid, store manager of The Secret Ingredient’s Richmond location. Reid said coral resurfaces every so often as part of the orange family. She’s sold several orange handbags and a turquoise bag recently, too. Reid said long, flowy tops with lace and jackets with beautiful netting are being well received. Some of Secret Ingredient’s customers are now traveling to warmer locations and have been choosing yellow See FASHION, Page 5

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Spring fashions at The Secret Ingredient in downtown Richmond.

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Secret Ingredient says a trend is American Splendor, with soft white, tomato, harbor navy, blueberry and sacre bleu colors.

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and other bright colors to pack. Floral skirts have been selling, and shorts are already on display at the store, too. Reid is seeing ladies pair floral tops with solid-color pants or skirts. “Bright colors are essential but prints and patterns are taking center stage,” she said. Some popular patterns include florals, palms, paradise and tropical prints — and animal leopard. Jeweled embellishments, textured fabrics and mixed media are also trendy. Transparency is achieved by organza, 3-D textures and laser-cut materials, Reid said. Contrast trims, exposed zippers and hardware show details and novelty looks. Tunics continue to be in style, but short tops layered over leggings are also key pieces. For those on a budget wanting an investment piece, Reid suggests a long black skirt. Jewelry and other accessories are available for those wanting to add a new look to an outfit.

Accessories, including earrings, are available at The Secret Ingredient in downtown Richmond.

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Reid, a Richmond native, moved back home in December after spending 20 years in Rhode Island. She worked for the Rockport shoe company in Newport. “I love being back,” she said. “It’s good to be home.” Reid hopes to entice more of her neighbors to browse the boutique at 720 E. Main St., noting it has “all kinds of prices.” “We still have people who walk in for the first time after 36 years,” Reid said. Some regular customers stop by weekly to see what’s new. “We get new merchandise about every day,” Reid said. In addition to its Richmond location, Secret Ingredient boutiques can be found on Indianapolis’ north side and in Ave Maria, Florida. Secret Ingredient posts current fashion JOSHUA SMITH/PALLADIUM-ITEM trends on its website. Here are the recent offerings: A top and a necklace at The Secret Ingredient in downtown » Spring American Richmond. Splendor with color palettes soft white, tomato,

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Spring fashions fill the racks at The Secret Ingredient in downtown Richmond.

harbor navy, blueberry, sacre bleu » Spring graphic measures with color palettes soft white onyx, red flame, barley » Spring beach break, with color palettes soft white, lilypad, coral bay, luggage, frond, rich earth Coco’s Boutique in the Historic Depot District also wants to help you update your spring look. The shop at 416 N. 10th St. bills itself as “a fun and spunky ladies boutique.” It offers handbags, apparel and jewelry as well as home and garden accessories. And, Coco’s has recently added a reason for some newcomers to visit. Its neighbor Ghyslain Bistro in the Loft building closed on Valentine’s Day, but Coco’s will continue to carry Ghyslain sweet treats for those who don’t want to make the drive to Union City, Ind.

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he seeds of friendships often grow in mysterious ways. The friendship with one of my dear friends began years ago when a mutual friend, a young man with a lovely wife and two small children, was diagnosed with cancer. She often cared for their children and saw that the family had meals; I sometimes watched the children as well and lent a hand. Our mutual friend died, but a new friendship lived. One of my oldest friendships began near an information table at the back of a small church. A woman recognized us as new (that bewildered look on my face wasn’t hard to read), introduced herself and invited us to her home. Over the years we have been welcomed into their home as well as their family. I met one of my best friends in the neighborhood at the corner one day while taking the kids for a walk. She was walking with her children and said, “You bought that house down the block, didn’t you?” I was puzzled a stranger knew where I lived. “We were interested in that house,” she said, “but you were faster making an offer.” If you like the same house, you’re going to like a lot of the same other things as well. You never know. A random meeting. A casual hello. An introduction. I never would have known that an older man from North Carolina who emailed me a decade ago would become a genuine friend. He sent a note of consolation responding to a column about my mother dying. Later, from time to time, he would forward interesting reading material, consumer tips, links to engaging talks or presentations he had attended.

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He is a remarkable man—retired military chaplain, constant learner, voracious reader. He grew up hard, with a suffering that yields compassion—genuine compassion—the authentic kind, not the made-forTV kind. One day the phone rang and a gravelly LORI voice with a rich southern accent greeted BORGMAN me. He’d read a column I wrote about my nephew who lost his sight and had gotten a guide dog. He wanted to send a small check to that young man, a total stranger. “Enough to cover a big bag of dog food,” he said. I refused. He persisted. “I want him to know someone in North Carolina is thinking of him and praying for him.” My friend is a dog lover, too, sharing space with Bucky, who weighs in at 73 pounds. So once in awhile, out of the blue, a check for dog food travels cross country. Daniel knows my nephew can easily provide for his dog, but money is not the point. The point is Daniel enjoys giving. And encouraging. Whenever we speak by phone, I can count on Daniel asking me to do him a favor and look up Luke 6:38. “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Of the great things we often dream of and aspire to, extending the hand of friendship and small kindnesses may be among the truly greatest. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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LESSONS TO LEARN FROM

CHILDREN If life today were as effortless for adults as it is for some children, I am sure we would have better health, less stress and improved relationships. Think about it: adults don’t get regular afternoon naps, rarely eat cookies without feeling guilty and get no spring break from work and responsibilities. Children can teach adults valuable lessons about living more enjoyable lives. Try these tips today! LAUGH MORE Laughter is nature’s stress buster. It makes us feel good! It releases a combination of hormones and chemicals that have positive effects on our system. Laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, lifts depression, boosts our immune systems and more. Laughter and smiles are enjoyed best when shared with others. Spending time with children is one way to increase our playfulness and enjoy our lives. LIVE IN THE MOMENT Have you ever noticed how kids don’t get stressed about their future? They don’t SUSAN worry about what is yet to come. They live GILLPATRICK in the moment. They enjoy life today and soak in all that it has to offer. Children aren’t consumed by the past, unlike many adults. Adults carry guilt, sorrow and stressors from yesterday and yesteryear into our present lives. This robs us of the gifts within the present. HAVE FUN FRIENDS Remember your best buddies from your school days? You would wake up with anticipation of seeing them and being with them. Adults must also have core friendships that encourage, support and contribute to a healthy and fun life. Seek fun friendships that will add enjoyment to your life. GO WITH THE FLOW Many adults need to take a huge chill pill. We need to tone down our super-serious minds and learn the calming benefits of simply going with the flow. Everything doesn’t have to be planned in minute-by-minute detail. There are many surprises to be discovered when we open ourselves up to them by being flexible and less serious. Go with the flow and enjoy the breather! SEE THE GOOD IN PEOPLE Children are not critics of others, but rather tend to see

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the good in people. Sadly many adults have pessimistic views of others and have a keen eye for the faults in others. Try to assume the good in people, and don’t become distracted by the people and things you can’t control. Share with others the good you see! BOUNCE BACK AFTER SETBACKS Children are amazingly resilient! They only stay distraught from mistakes temporarily, whereas some adults remain down and defeated long after a disappointment. It’s important to learn lessons during tough times, but remember to bounce back and keep your eyes on the positive possibilities tomorrow may bring. WRITE YOUR OWN STORY The choices you make today will write your story. If you were to paint a picture of your ideal life, who and what would be in it? You can start moving that way simply by making decisions about what story you want your life to tell. Paint it with brilliant colors and learn some lessons from children along the way. Susan Gillpatrick, M.Ed., LPC, CTS, is a crisis specialist for Centerstone. She may be reached at susan.gillpatrick@centerstone.org. Centerstone, a not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, provides a range of programs and services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families living with mental health or addiction disorders. If you or someone you love needs help, contact Centerstone at (888) 291-4357. If you are in crisis, call Centerstone’s 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline at (800) 681-7444.

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Members of Girl Scout Troop 124 open a present during a party for the troop’s 45th anniversary.

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CELEBRATES 45 YEARS By Millicent Martin Emery mmartin@pal-item.com

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Girl Scout troop didn’t know their project would continue to bring joy to women 45 years later. A Senior Girl Scout troop led by the late Jane Parker started Troop 124 for girls with disabilities as a service project. The teens even sewed the uniforms for the new troop. As they graduated, Amy Reeves’ Cadet troop became involved and helped the girls in Troop 124 enjoy scouting projects. “I still consider her the leader,” Reeves said of Parker, who was involved with the troop for 42 years. Several of Reeves’ former Senior scouts and longtime local Girl Scout staff members joined a recent celebration to reminisce and meet the current seven members of Troop 124.

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Longtime Girl Scout staff and leaders gathered recently to celebrate the 45th anniversary of a troop for those with disabilities. They are, front row, Pat Cudworth, Pat Mayer, Barbara Short, Norma Crabtree; back row, Amy Reeves, Terri Ringley, Sue Routson, Karen Wolford and Connie Wood.

The current scouts are Jennifer Brown, Stacie Grimes, Kallen Moore, Lori Randolph, Ann Ritz, Maggie Tassaro and Rhea Weigel. Four have Down’s syndrome and three have other disabilities. The seven women have been Girl Scouts for a combined 166 years and still enjoy their time together. Those attending also browsed a table of memorabilia and enjoyed refreshments, including a cake decorated with the Girl Scout logo.

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e was Comrad to Grandson Zachary, for Zak as a very small child could not say Conrad. He was Conrad to me, but I could say he was my Comrad too. My friend. As such, he suddenly departed this life on Dec. 6, 2014, with a massive heart attack. At that time, the November/ SUPPLIED December issue of this magaConrad Urban died of a heart attack in December. zine had just been published and in it was my article “Cherish the One You Love.” To my thinking, the timing of the two events is not coincidental. God was in charge. We used that article at Conrad’s memorial service and I have heard of its impact on those attending. The timing of these events led me to this article. It’s hard to accept that resurrection is only a breath away for any of us. W e often aren’t given time to bring all our frailties to closure. I, fortunately, had the never-to-be-forgotten opportunity to give a goodbye kiss JUDY and whisper “I love you and I’ll be right MARTINback.” This was just over one hour before URBAN he left me. I’m forever thankful for this gift. My experience is not unique. The same has happened to many of you. It is just my experience. It is the reason I write once more, “Cherish the One You Love.” Part and greet with a kiss, a word of endearment. Always. Always. Such an easy thing to do, but it must be made a habit or it doesn’t happen. Remember, it takes work, it is a commitment to cherish, to value someone. Make lasting memories for when all is said and done, memories are all we have left. They are what sustain. Be deliberate about making ones to remember. Also be deliberate about keeping family and friend relationships strong, because, along with God, these color how you get through the grieving process. A strong support system buffers like nothing else. Some details must be handled immediately, but allow time with others. If you haven’t already talked about your final wishes, do it now. Knowing these helps immensely.

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TOO OLD FOR CAVITIES? THINK AGAIN, DENTISTS SAY More seniors keep their teeth these days, leading to potential for decay By Kim Painter Gannett

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entist Alice Boghosian says she was working on an 87-year-old patient recently when she discovered a cavity. Boghosian, a consumer adviser for the American Dental Association who works in Niles, Illinois, was not surprised by the patient’s age. She was surprised because the patient was her mother. “Luckily, I was able to save the tooth,” she said — something she cannot always do for her older patients. Adults of all ages need to know, dentists say, that cavities are not just for kids. The risk can even rise as we age. “It’s as much a problem in seniors as it is in kids,” said Judith Jones, a professor of general dentistry, health policy and health services research at Boston University. It’s also a more persistent threat now that most aging adults keep at least some of their teeth. Just 50 years ago, more than half of people over age 65 in the United States had lost all their teeth and needed dentures, Jones said. More recent data find 15 percent of people ages 65 to 74 and 22 percent of those over 75 are toothless, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But those with teeth don’t always have healthy teeth: More than 20 percent of people over age 65 had untreated cavities in 2008, CDC says. Poor people, men and nonwhites were especially at risk. Cavities can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss. They also can come as quite a shock for aging adults, said Christine Downey, a clinical assistant professor of dental ecology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Many a person has come into my office saying, ‘I always had really nice teeth, and now I’m getting cavities. What’s going on?’ ” said Downey, who is also on the adjunct faculty of Duke University. Here are some of the factors that might be at play: » Diet — especially sugar: Sugar is bad for your teeth whether you are 7 or 70. When you eat or drink sugar, bacteria in your mouth produce acid. That acid breaks down the protective enamel on teeth, allowing decay. Eating acidic foods, such as citrus fruits, can also damage enamel. » Dry mouth: It’s a side effect of more than 500 medications, including many commonly used by older adults, the dental association says. “Our saliva has a cleansing,

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Adults of all ages need to know, dentists say, that cavities are not just for kids.

A TOOTH-FRIENDLY DIET » Recognize sugar in all its forms. Scan labels for honey, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose and other sweets. » Watch out for sticky foods. Dry fruit, caramels and other sticky sweets can promote decay. Even bread or crackers that stick to teeth can convert to sugar and cause trouble. » Don’t nurse sweet drinks or candies. Sipping a sweet tea or sucking hard candy for hours keeps your teeth bathed in sugar. » Limit acidic foods. Citrus fruits and juices count. So do sodas, even if they are sugar-free. » Drink water, and make it fluoridated tap water when you can. Swish water around your mouth after eating sweet, sticky or acidic foods. » Keep up your calcium intake, with milk, yogurt, cheese and leafy greens. That can help rebuild enamel.

anti-cavity effect,” Boghosian said. » Recessed gums: When you are “literally long in the tooth,” decay is more likely to reach tooth roots, Jones said. » Delayed care: Many people lose their dental insurance when they stop working and then stop going to the dentist, Jones said. Dental care is not covered by Medicare; Medicaid coverage varies state to state. » Cognitive and health challenges: People with dementia might forget to brush or “don’t care about it,” and caregivers might not take up the slack, Downey said. Lost dexterity and other physical problems also can get in the way of dental hygiene, she said. Cavity prevention, at any age, means brushing with a fluoride toothpaste at least two times a day, for two minutes at a time, plus flossing and regular dental visits, dentists say. Some people need to take extra steps, such as using stronger prescription fluoride toothpastes and oral moisturizing products, Downey said.

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My Comrad wanted any and all organs to be donated and we were saddened that even the short time he was dead made this impossible. I knew he wanted to be cremated and our kids made special dedicated moments of remembrance at the time that happened. We wanted the memorial service itself to be a celebration of life. Instead of flowers, food was

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brought for donation to the local food pantry. Kids and grandkids played the piano, spoke, ushered and greeted. The military honors ceremony touched us with its precision, humility, taps and resounding gun salute. Pastor Bill’s words left no doubt of our faith in a better life beyond this one. The unexpected finale of the celebration was distribution of Beanie Babies to everyone as they left. This was because my dear husband was a collector par excellence and I had 300 Beanies to do something with! It was just a little something of Conrad to leave with folks and did bring

smiles as granddaughters passed them out. The Beanie and my “Cherish” article both made cameo appearances. The Christian leaves a legacy of an earthly walk which does more than reflect on a wonderful life remembered. It also points in hope to an amazing celebration to come. Cherish. Judy Martin-Urban of Muncie is published in both fiction and non-fiction. She uses Jude Urbanski as her pen name and can be found at http://www.judeurbanski.com. Her blog, Wordsmith Woman, is http://judeurbanski.blogspot.com/

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URBAN VEGETABLE

GARDENING INCREASING Before you become a gardener, you need to be a reader By Pam Tharp

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rowing a vegetable garden requires a different kind of commitment than focusing solely on flowers, but both provide a little exercise and the opportunity to enjoy fresh air, as well as fresh flowers or food. Before you become a gardener, you need to be a reader, said Steve Foust of Pleasant View Nursery, Garden Center and Florist in Richmond. Whether you’re buying seeds to sow in the soil or plants for pots, the tags will explain how large the plant will grow and how much sun it requires, Foust said. Drainage also is important because the soil needs to breathe to be healthy, he said. “A vegetable garden needs to be out in the sun,” Foust said. “Flowers vary, so you really should read the labels before you buy.” If you are a novice vegetable gardener, sowing seeds is a little easier than using all pre-started plants, which require faithful watering while the plant is putting down roots, Foust said. Cabbages, spinach and lettuces tolerate cool weather and can be planted in early spring when the soil is dry enough. Tomatoes, peppers and melons are tender plants that won’t withstand freezing temperatures. Tender plants shouldn’t be planted until after Mother’s Day, which typically is after the last frost of the season, he said. Greens may be planted again in the late summer for a fall crop, Foust said. Wayne County Extension educator Alicia Criswell said urban vegetable gardening has seen a resurgence as more people want to grow and preserve their own foods. Criswell said she gets a lot of calls asking about freezing and canning homegrown produce. Choosing plants that vary in color is a healthy strategy, she said. “You get the most variety if you eat the rainbow, getting as many different colored vegetables as possible,” Criswell said. Dark green vegetables generally are high in iron, while orange vegetables are rich in vitamin A and beta carotene, Criswell said. Parsnips and turnips boost our vitamin E levels. Red vegetables, such as tomatoes, contain lycopene and other minerals, which are especially

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good for eyes and the immune system, Criswell said. Criswell recommends freezing produce rather than canning, if you have the freezer space, because freezing retains more nutrients and requires less equipment. “You can put just about anything in the freezer, even eggs cracked and put in ice cube trays,” Criswell said. The Wayne County Extension Service has lots of free handouts on gardening and preserving produce, Criswell said. If flowers are your favorite plantings, be sure to check each variety’s sun requirements before planting, Foust said. Begonias, hydrangeas and hosta thrive in sun or shade, he said. Perennials that multiply provide free additions to the garden. Planting flowers in containers can make a beautiful mix of colors and sizes, Foust said, but you must provide drainage in the bottom of the pot. Adding fertilizer later in the summer also is beneficial, he said. “The soil is the most important part,” Foust said. “You want water to drain well and keep the soil where it belongs.”

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have a rebellious streak. I admit it. Recently my rebellious streak has been focused on kale. I’m sick of hearing about kale. Kale soup, kale salad, kale smoothies, roasted kale, steamed kale. Kale Jell-O. Kale Pop-Tarts. OK, there’s no kale Jell-O or Pop-Tarts, but there probably will be. Everywhere you look someone is touting kale. Kale pushers, that’s what they are. They’ll be forming gangs before long, wearing leather jackets with Whole Foods’ insignia emblazoned on the back, wheeling about on bicycles, forcing kale on virtual strangers. Children even. I have a friend who pushes kale chips. I LORI played along for a while, but now I’m here BORGMAN to say that kale chips are revolting looking. Kale chips looks like deep sea creatures that washed ashore, lay on the beach under the sun for 30 years and then were run over by a conga line of ATVs. Nonetheless, my friend insisted they were wonderful and that I would love them. So I ate one. It was edible the same way paper is edible. You put enough olive oil and salt on anything and it will be edible. Even my shoes. Here, have a slice of shoe. You’ll like it. It may not be much to look at, but it’s good for you. This is what parents do to kids every night at dinner. I’m not a kid anymore. If I don’t want to eat kale, I don’t have to eat kale. Frankly, I find kale to be self-righteous. Kale is a vege-

table with an attitude. Any vegetable that’s supposed to prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, pump you full of vitamins, whiten your teeth, firm your flabby arms and eliminate your double chin is bound to have a big ego hard to squeeze through the door. Yet the entire country is wild about kale. Two days after the historic blizzard that fizzled, New Yorkers were all atwitter — literally. Seems the Big Apple ran out of kale. That’s right, people who went to health food stores prepped for what was being billed as an epic blizzard by stocking up on kale. It was kale-pocalypse. One New Yorker tweeted that he was praying for a UN drop of kale. He was joking — I think. People promote kale like a religion. They believe in the right to life, liberty and the promotion of kale. I am loathe to say it, but a lot of people promoting kale as the ultimate health food don’t appear to be all that healthy themselves. I know it’s winter and the sun’s not out, but for heaven’s sake people, get some meat on those bones. I say this as someone who hails from a long line of carnivores. Yes, eat some meat. Have some corn, too. A few carbs won’t kill you. See? Kale lovers aren’t the only ones who can push food. I’m not against all greens, just those that haven’t been seasoned with a little bacon grease. Out of my face, kale. I don’t mind you being in my ’fridge once in a while, but get out of my face. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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FOR BIG FLAVOR, LITTLE FAT, CONSIDER POWDERED

PEANUT BUTTER By Melissa d’Arabian Associated Press

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owdered peanut butter sounds, pardon the pun, a bit nuts. While fitness buffs sang its praises when it first hit the scene a few years ago, I scoffed. But after seeing it take up more and more space on the shelves of my local supermarket, I caved and bought it for the first time. At first I stayed fairly traditional in my usage: I added a scoop to my chocolate or banana morning smoothie, or added it to cookie dough to make a lower calorie peanut but-

Prefer the microwave? Use unflavored plain popcorn and pop according to package directions, then transfer to a large bowl and proceed with the recipe starting with the honey. Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 8

11⁄2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 ⁄2 cup popcorn kernels 1 ⁄4 cup honey 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter 1 ⁄2 teaspoon fine salt

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Salty sweet peanut honey popcorn has just enough sweetness from a hit of honey to balance the salty peanut flavor. Using coconut oil for the popping rounds out the flavor.

ter cookie. But it grew on me. Soon, I was adding it to curries and sprinkling it on my oatmeal or over frozen yogurt. It really is

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quite good. Powdered peanut butter is just what it sounds like — peanut butter that has had all of the moisture and most of the fat removed. You’re left with a fine powder (similar in texture to cocoa powder) that has the flavor of regular peanut butter. It can be used as is or reconstituted. For the latter, you just stir 1 tablespoon of water or other liquid (such as almond milk) into 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter until smooth. One serving (2 tablespoons) of reconstituted peanut butter has a fraction of the fat and calories of traditional peanut butter — 45 calories, 5 grams of protein, 1.5 grams of fat and 1 gram of sugar. Compare that to the 188 calories, 16 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein and 3 grams of sugar in the real deal.

In a heavy, large saucepan over medium, heat the coconut oil. Sprinkle in the popcorn kernels and give a quick stir with a wooden spoon to coat the kernels in oil. Continue cooking and stirring until the first kernel pops. Once it does, cover the pan and, using oven mitts, grasp the pan by both the handle and the lid, then gently shake the pan (on the heat) to keep the kernels moving as they continue to pop. Do this for about 2 minutes, or until there is a 2-second delay between pops. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Be very careful; the popcorn will be very hot. Drizzle the honey over the popcorn, then use wooden spoons to toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the peanut butter and salt over the popcorn, then toss again to coat. Nutrition information per serving: 110 calories; 30 calories from fat (27 percent of total calories); 3.5 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 2 g protein; 160 mg sodium.

HOOP-LA: EMBROIDERY’S BACK,

WITH SOME MODERN TWISTS By Jennifer Forker Associated Press

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and embroidery is the latest comeback kid among traditional handiwork, but what crafters are doing with needle and thread transcends the alphabet and samplers of yesteryear. They’re using innovative designs and materials to take embroidery to artistic realms. Scroll through websites like Etsy and you’ll find human portraits drawn in thread, colorfully embroidered crazy quilts, and new uses for simple stitches like the running stitch or French knot. Linda Augsburg, executive editor at American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, contrasts today’s innovations with the counted cross-stitch patterns popular in the 1980s. Today’s embroidery can be edgier or sillier — more individualistic. A handmade pillow today is more likely to have a sarcastic comment embroidered on it than “Home Sweet Home” and, in a wink to the past, aprons may be embroidered with flowers, but they have faces. This rule-bending pleases Rebecca Ringquist, author of the forthcoming “Rebecca Ringquist’s Embroidery Workshops.” “While an embroidery instructor in the 1950s might have insisted that

your cloth be knot-free, I encourage you to do what it takes to get going, and to think of knots as an opportunity to add texture to even the front side of your fabric,” Ringquist says in her book. She sees embroidery as akin to painting; stitches add layers of color and texture. Embroidery is an accessible and affordable hobby, Augsburg says: Find needles, embroidery floss and hoops — a helpful (though not necessary) accessory that help keep fabric taut while you work on it — at any large crafts or small specialty store, and pay only a few dollars for initial supplies. Ringquist recommends starting with the ubiquitous DMC 6-strand cotton floss, which comes in hundreds of colorfast colors and doesn’t tangle as easily as some threads. Learn a few, simple stitches from a book, class or YouTube tutorial and get stitching on whatever you have — a pillowcase, a shirt, a skirt. The March 2015 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine shows how to make five classic embroidery stitches, and recommends a fast and easy project: Embroider onto pretty, printed fabric. “A few lines completely transform the fabric, adding texture and dimension,” the story reads, and suggests turning the handiwork into pillows, sachets and hand towels.

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Embroidery is shown in the forthcoming book, “Rebecca Ringquist’s Embroidery Workshops.” Hand embroidery has seen a resurgence, but it is more personal, edgier and sillier.

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The Indianapolis Museum of Art will start charging admission April 7.

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hat has been a free road trip (except for mileage) could be $18, $36 or even more expensive starting in April. The Indianapolis Museum of Art has traditionally been free to visitors, but April 5 will be the last free day for the public. Beginning April 7, will start charging a new $18 admission fee for adults. Entry will be $10 for children ages 6 to 17. Those fees include parking and entrance to special exhibits. Visitors must pay the $18 fee to see the botanical gardens, too. However, there are some ways to save money while visiting the museum: » A few special events will feature free admission, so keep an eye on the museum’s calendar. The first Free Thursday is from 4-9 p.m. May 7. » The museum will still be part of the Access Pass program for low-income families. Those who qualify under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, food stamp or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance programs can visit local attractions such as the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art for $1. Since October, Access Pass members could see IMA special exhibits for $1 — now that’s the cost to see the entire museum. » Annual memberships will remain at $55 for individuals and $75 for families, which could be appealing to those who visit three or more times annually. » The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, the

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100-acre park owned by the IMA, will still be free. If you park at the entrance on 38th Street and walk up the Central Canal Townpath to the Waller Bridge, you can get into the museum free. But museum staff will monitor visitor behavior at the bridge, so this might not remain an option forever. Why is the museum adding the fee? Officials said the decision to add an admission fee was thoroughly researched and it was unavoidable if the museum wants to stay on stable financial ground. The museum is planning upgrades to make the decision to visit more appealing to visitors. A $750,000 construction project underway will add new sidewalks, a new tram and a new wall for the 26-acre Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens. About 60 percent of visitors to the IMA have never heard of the Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens, the greenhouse or the greenhouse shop. By the time “Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas” opens in May, the IMA will have installed bright-green designs reminding visitors that, yes, this verdant 26-acre estate exists. Tom Hiatt, chairman of the board of governors of the IMA, said the museum “hasn’t invested as much into the garden as we want,” so expect more plans for the garden soon. Better plantings, outdoor installations and other improvements are on the horizon, he said. By April, there will be a new tram that takes visitors from the museum to the Lilly House and the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse and Shop. Another change: No more cars driving around in the gardens. The roads will become pedestrian only.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Patrons watch Richmond Symphony Orchestra perform during last year’s Signature Event. This year’s Boogie Woogie Ball fundraiser takes place April 25 at Richmond Municipal Airport.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND GARDENING » Free adult and teen painting sessions, 2-6 p.m. most Saturdays, Hagerstown Museum, 96 1⁄2 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Materials and classes provided for first three sessions. New participants encouraged to come at 1:30 p.m. (765) 489-4005 » Winter Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 28, Elizabeth Starr Academy, 301 N. 19th St., Richmond. Vegetables, fresh breads, meat, eggs, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, soap, home decorations, arts, crafts, and more. » Richmond’s Own Society of Embroiderers, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., March 31, 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. » Free herb workshops, 6:30 p.m., third Thursday each month, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Call 937-787-4256 or email preblecounty historicalsociety@frontier.com with reservations and/or questions. » Making sleeping mats for less fortunate,9 a.m.-11 a.m., third Saturday each month, St John’s Lutheran Church Ingomar, 2139 Enterprise Road, West Alexandria, Ohio. Mats are crocheted using plastic store bags. Area men and women are needed to crochet as well as to cut the bags to make the yarn. It takes at least 500 bags to make one mat. (937) 839-5321. View these mats on the Facebook page under St. John Lutheran Ingomar.

BOOKS » Not-So-Young Adult Book Discussions, 5-7:30 p.m., April 1, Two Sisters Bookstore, 193 Ft. Wayne Avenue, Richmond. The Not So Young Book Discussions are designed for adults who love to read teen and young adult novels. Here’s a list of upcoming dates and books: April 1, “The Age of Miracles” by K. T. Walker; May 13, “Paper Towns” by J. Green. (765) 966-4151

» Books, Movies, Music & More Sale, April 22-25, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Public hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 22-23, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 24 (Half-Price Day), 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 25 ($3 Bag Day). Friends Preview Night is from 4-6:30 p.m. April 21. Memberships are $5 per adult, $2 per student or $12 for a family and are available at the door.

DANCE » Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m., third Saturday each month, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. New location. Cost: $5 per person. Please bring finger food or soft drink to share. Open to teens and adults of all ages. Casual dressy attire. Questions: (765) 962-8649 or (765) 935-7370.

ENTERTAINMENT FUNDRAISERS » InCONCERT fundraising events schedule: April 11, Puttin’ on the Glitz; April 18: Howard and the White Boys, a Chicago blues band; May 16: hypnotist; July 3: Blast at the Overpass (headline entertainer to be announced), plus Crossroads and Jay Jesse Johnson; Sept. 25: Casino Night; weekend of Oct. 24: Fright Night with a Kids Halloween Party; Nov. 11: Comedy show; Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party. All of the ticket price goes to local charities. Learn more at (765) 966-5654 or inconcertrichmond.com. » Boogie Woogie Ball, 6 p.m. April 25, Richmond Municipal Airport. Fundraiser for Richmond Symphony Orchestra. $100 per person. Entertainment by the RSO, the Tom Daugherty Orchestra, Carol Lou Woodward and Patriot Pin-Up Inc. of Dayton. Sponsorship opportunities still available. (765) 966-5181 or www.rsoboogiewoogieball.com/

MUSIC » QuinTango, 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 27, Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Earlham College, Richmond. QuinTango, a chamber quintet (two violins, bass, cello and piano) invites patrons to the music of Tango by engaging audiences in their sizzling, fusion of traditional South American Tango

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS repertoire and classical chamber music style. Passionately directed by Joan Singer, a 1964 Earlham graduate, QuinTango 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 » Gospel Fest, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., April 5, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Earham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. High-energy soulful gospel tunes. Free and open to the public. » Richmond Symphony Orchestra: Great Baroque Masters, 7:30 p.m., April 11, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Concert includes music by 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 » Handel’s “Messiah,” 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 3 p.m. April 26, Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Earlham College, Richmond. Experience the work in its entirety (about two hours). Performed with chamber ensemble, soloists and full chorus. A portion of ticket sales benefits Birth-to-Five, Inc. of Wayne County. $8/adults, $5/children under 18 and seniors. (765) 983-1474 » The Texas Tenors, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 16, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. They appeared on “America’s Got Talent.” A unique blend of country, gospel, classical and Broadway songs. $32 for adults, $24 for students. (765) 973-3350 » Live music, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Taffy’s 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Usually offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and

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NETWORKING » Preble County Business Expo, 3-8 p.m. April 10 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11, Expo Center, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Sponsorships and booth space available. (937) 4564949. Register at www.preblecountyohio.com/pages/ BusinessEXPO.

SPORTS » Pro’s Players Fore Parkinson’s, April 25-26, Elks Country Club. Fundraiser planned by Doug Kuntz and Reid Hospital & Health Care. (765) 966-0952 » Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, May 8, with rain date May 15. (765) 962-1511 » J.M. Hutton Golf Classic, May 15, Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. mfisher@bgcrichmond.org or (765) 962-6922

THEATER » Richmond Civic Theatre, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” from April 10-12 and 17-19; and “The Three Musketeers” from May 15-17 and 22-23. $15 for adults, $12 for students with ID and seniors 65-plus. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: (7654) 962-1816 or gorct.org » William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. April 3, 4, 10 and 11, Wilkinson Theatre in Runyan Center at Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Presented by Earlham Theatre Arts Department.Separated from her twin by a violent shipwreck, a young noblewoman is cast ashore to begin life anew in a world where the old rules no longer apply. Romantic delusions, music, mistaken identities, pranks and alcohol complicate the search for love in this gender bending comedy. Tickets: $8/adults, $5/children under 18 and seniors. (765) 9831474 or www.earlham.edu/events

SPRING CLEANING » E-Waste Recycling Program, 9 a.m.-noon, March 21, Rosa’s Office Plus, 20 S. 11th St., Richmond. Every third Saturday of the month, Cope Environmental Center and Rosa’s Office Plus will partner with Asset Recovery & Recycling and Shred Monkey to offer monthly e-waste recycling. Bring your e-waste (full list of old electronics available from Cope Environmental Center), used toner cartridges, old cell phones, and documents to shred and recycle them at Rosa’s. Free, except for document shredding, which costs $5 per box.

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. Find more listings in the Palladium-Item each day on Page A4 and on Thursday’s Get Out! page. They’re also posted on the Life page at www.pal-item.com.

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THE CASE FOR BUYING, NOT RENTING, CABLE MODEM Q: I noticed my cable company charges me a month-

ly fee for my cable modem. It’s about to upgrade me to a new one, and I was wondering whether it would be cheaper in the long run to just buy it up front. Is that even possible?

A: I always buy my cable modems rather than “rent” them from the cable company. It pays for itself after a few months, and you usually keep a modem for awhile. Check with your Internet service provider to get a list of compatible modems you can buy at a store or online. Expect to pay around $75.

tion from a Web-based account. It supports up to five gadgets if you have more kids or other people in the house you want to keep tabs on. Of course, Phone Tracker does alert users that it’s installed, so your son will know it’s there and can probably find a way to turn it off.

Q: I’m a little freaked out about the stories of thieves filing fake tax returns for people and stealing refunds. I’m still getting my return together, so is there a way to block thieves from filing for me before I get mine in? KIM KOMANDO

Q: A friend of mine put up a post on Facebook saying I could get an iPhone 6 Plus free for filling out a survey. Did I miss a golden opportunity? A: That’s a popular Facebook scam. It asks for sensitive personal information in exchange for a free iPhone, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or whatever else is popular at the moment. Of course, you’ll never see the item and scammers will have information they can use to steal your identity or crack your social media accounts. Remember to never give out information in exchange for outrageous promises. Q: I’m thinking of giving my son his first smartphone, but I’d like to know what he’s doing on it and where he is. Is that possible? A: There’s a free smartphone app called Phone Tracker that you can install on your son’s smartphone. It will let you see his call log, texts, Web activity and loca-

A: Last year, there were more than 1 million cases of tax return identity fraud, and scammers got around $5 billion in refunds, so you’re right to be worried. In response, the IRS has created the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. I know, I know; another PIN you have to remember. Still, it beats finding out that crooks have your tax refund. Q: My trusty old computer is dying and, instead of replacing it with a desktop, I was thinking of getting a tablet. What’s your opinion? A: For basic Internet use, email, Facebook, photo and movie viewing, music listening and game playing, a tablet works just fine. Even editing photos and creating documents have come a long way, especially if you have a third-party Bluetooth keyboard. Unless you do hardcore photo or video editing, major writing projects or can’t do without a specific Windows program, a tablet is a good bet. You can even get Microsoft Office on your tablet for free. For daily tips, free newsletters and more, visit Komando.com. Email techcomments@usatoday.com.

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101 YEARS OF CROSSWORD

PUZZLES

Did you know that crossword puzzles are the most popular and widespread word game in the world? No wonder we have three days in March (27–29) dedicated to these tricky grids of elusive answers. Arthur Wynne, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, England, at the age of 19, is credited with creating the first published crossword puzzle, dating back to Dec. 21, 1913. TERESA If Social Security created a crossword BRACK puzzle of every question we’ve ever been asked, it might take another hundred years for someone to solve. That’s why we’ve collected the best of them to commemorate the Crossword Puzzle Days of March. We’ve also put the puzzle together in crossword form below. Take out your pencil and match the blank to one of the words in the right column. ACROSS 4– About 47 percent of _______ persons rely on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their income. 8– The average age of disabled-worker beneficiaries in current-payment status has _______ substantially since 1960 9– 67 years old is the _____ retirement age of a person born after 1960 10– There were 63 million Social Security ___________ in 2013 11– 9 out of ten individuals age 65 and older receive Social Security _______ DOWN 1– 55 percent of Social Security beneficiaries were _______ in 2013 2– 165 million _______ are covered under Social Security 3 – One 5th of all beneficiaries in 2013 were _______ or the spouses and children of retired or disabled workers 5– Social Security benefits represent about 38 percent of the income of the ________ 6– Supplemental Security __________ (SSI) 7– Benefits to retired workers has ________in the past 40 years ANSWERS: ACROSS DOWN 4– unmarried 1– women 8– declined 2– workers

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9– full 3– survivors 10– beneficiaries 5– elderly 11– benefits 6– income 7– increased That wasn’t too tough, was it? Arthur Wynne, inventor of the crossword puzzle, is said to have died penniless, but if he were alive today, he would be one of the millions of Social Security beneficiaries. If you are interested in more facts about Social Security, you can visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ news/press/factsfig.html. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.

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