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CHRISTMAS Boost your holiday spirit with area events By Millicent Martin Emery and Ron Greeson
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rom the Alternative Gift Fair to a Big Band Christmas concert to the Celebration of Lights and the Depot District’s Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, many local groups offer events to help you celebrate the holidays. Granted, we don’t have any ‘X’ or ‘Z’ events this year, but we should get credit for finding a ‘U’ (Uptown Holiday Parade) and ‘V’ (Victorian Dinner). Whether you try a romantic horse-drawn ride or a child-friendly outing, you might start a new tradition.
Alternative Gift Fair Not sure what to buy the person who has everything? Try the 10th Alternative Gift Fair from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Donations can be made starting at $10 to one of 20 local charities. Each will have a booth to explain their gift options. Recipients will get a reusable box or a mail-ready envelope with a certificate showing what a gift purchased (educational materials for a child, food for animal, etc.) Denise Retz, Wayne County Cardinal Greenway director, is excited to return to the fair, both for her organization and as a shopper. “Everyone wins ... The organization that you are passionate about gets supported, the individual you are giving the gift feels special that you purchased them such a charitable gift, and when you purchase that gift, you feel good too.” The Greenway will have $10, $25 and $50 gifts. “The $50 gift is the most popular because it supports our Port-aJohn rentals and everyone loves that idea of giving that gift to someone,” Retz said. “It always gets a laugh.” If you can’t attend the main event, pre-sale events are offered from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Centerville Library and 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Morrisson-Reeves. Learn more at myalternativegiftfair.org or (765) 993-0381.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ Local actors will be featured in a fundraiser for Hope House, which helps men overcoming addiction. Shows are 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Centerville Christian Church Family Center, 111 N. Morton Ave., Centerville; and 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Richmond. This project is sponsored by the Nevels family, so all money raised goes to Hope House. Hope House residents will serve guests dessert and coffee.
Big Band music American Big Band will perform “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The concert will feature hits from Bing to Bublé. A 12-piece band and eight costumed singers and dancers appear in the show. Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for students with group rates available. Reserve tickets at (765) 973-3350, (888) 248-4242 orwww.civichall.com.
Candlelight Open House Enjoy the romance of the holidays at a historic landmark during an evening in the country at Bear’s Mill. The event takes place from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 7 at 6450 Arcanum Bearsmill Road, Greenville, Ohio. Picture a crackling bonfire and luminarias reflecting off the water. Feel the chill in the air. Smell the fresh cedar and taste hot chocolate. (937) 548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.
Candlelight service Earlham College’s Christmas Candlelight Service at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 is a combination of scripture readings, congregational carols and Concert Choir selections in Stout Meetinghouse, 801 National Road W., Richmond. The service concludes with everyone lighting candles and luminarias. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Celebration of Lights Glen Miller Park’s traditional luminarias display might delight the whole family from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7 in the 2200 block of East Main Street, Richmond. Other highlights include carriage rides, entertainment, a candy cane hunt for the kids, a bonfire and concessions. Santa will pose for photos. Admission is free. (765) 9837425.
Christmas Bazaar Craft and Bake Sale Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Tabernacle will offer homemade baked goods, handmade collectibles, soup, sandwiches and door prizes from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 480 W. Eaton Pike, Richmond.
Country Christmas Dinner Holiday dinners are being served at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8 at the Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, which is six miles southeast of Eaton, Ohio. Bagpipes and folk music will greet guests along the lantern-lit driveway. Appetizers, a meal, dessert and coffee, tea and water are included for $55 per person for members and $65 for non-members. A wine selection and after-dinner liqueurs are an extra fee. For reservations and the menu, call (937) 787-4256 or see www. preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com.
Depot District Many businesses and organizations participate in Richmond’s Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, which will be from 5 to 9 p.m Tuesdays on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 along Fort Wayne Avenue and surrounding streets. Parking and admission are free. The neighborhood will be aglow with twinkling lights and luminarias. Carriage and double-decker bus rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, a train display, face painting, balloon art and more are planned. Entertainers in Richmond Furniture Gallery are expected to include Earlham College Jazz Ensemble and Trey Rogers on Dec. 3, Claudia Anderson on Dec. 10, and the Richmond High School Brass Ensemble and Steel
Band on Dec. 17. On Dec. 17, a special ice carving display is planned, plus jugglers and stilt-walkers from the Cincinnati Circus Company. In addition, the Model T Ford Museum will also be open, with free admission, featuring staff in historical costumes. (765) 939-3325 or richmondfurniture gallery.com.
‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’ Professional and local actors team up with shadow puppets to tell the story of the kind shoemaker and his wife whose difficult life is made easier by some mysterious helpers who make shoes in the night. The one-hour children’s play is based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm. Shows will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at The Farmland Centre, 100 N. Main St., Farmland, Ind. $5 per person. Reservations are recommended: (765) 468-7631 or darrinfarmland@aol.com.
Farmland’s Christmas Walk Check out historic downtown Farmland, Ind., from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3. Decorations, strolling carolers, horse and carriage rides, a living Nativity, artisan booths, unique food vendors, professional pictures with Santa, a cake walk, a sneak peek at the new Farmland Center and live musical entertainment are planned. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. (765) 468-7631.
Frostbite 5K Richmond Parks and Recreation Department’s Rosemary Weigel Frostbite 5K takes place at 5 p.m. Dec 7 in Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St. Registration is $20 by Nov. 22 and $25 after. Find a registration form at www.richmondindiana.gov or call (765) 983-7275.
Gaar House and Spirits of Christmas Past The 1876 mansion at 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond, will be decorated for the holidays. Guided tours are at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. on Sundays (Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22.) See CHRISTMAS, Page 6
Horses pull a carriage along Fort Wayne Avenue during the 2012 Old Fashioned Christmas Festival in the Depot District. Upcoming dates are Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE PHOTO
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and students and $10 for children 12 and younger. Showonly tickets are $10. Reservations are required by calling (765) 468-7631 or visiting www.farmlandindiana.org.
HELP the Animals The shelter at 2101 W. Main St., Richmond, plans to offer Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 8 at a location to be announced, and A Light to Remember fundraiser at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the shelter (donate to have a bulb lit on a tree in memory or honor of a person or pet). For more information, call (765) 962-6811 or see the website www.helptheanimalsinc.com.
Holiday Art Mart Small art works are for sale at Richmond Art Museum for $250 or less. The opening reception and artist meet and greet is from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1. The museum is at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway.
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The Gaar mansion will be decorated for the holidays. Guided tours are Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. RACHEL E. SHEELEY / P-I FILE
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Admission is $5 per adult and $2 for ages 5-18. Decorators include Toby A. Johnson and Cathy Brunner. Most of the decorations will be available for sale with proceeds going to the Gaar Foundation. In addition, Becky Cranor of Rebecca’s Creative Design will have unique heirloom items and purses for sale. Those who have inherited hankies, doilies, linen towels and table toppers can learn how she has added updated touches to those items. Learn more about the home at www.thegaarhouse.com. In addition to the Sunday tours, a special event is planned called “Spirits of Christmas Past” at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets are $12 and include a 45-minute tour of the home with investigator Anthony Truitt while he relates the haunted history of Gaar House and conducts tests to see if the Gaar house is haunted.
‘G.I. Holiday Jukebox: A Stagedoor Canteen’ Local talent will perform at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21 and at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22 at The Farmland Center, 100 N. Main St. in Farmland, Ind. Dinner and show tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors
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The local Blue Star Mothers of America chapter, which includes Preble, Darke, Butler and Wayne counties, needs donations of individual servings of snacks, stocking stuffers and travel size personal care items for troops as well as volunteers to pack them. A packing party and drop-off zone are planned from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at First Church of God, 601 E. Lexington Road, Eaton, Ohio. Call (937) 456-0115 to learn what items may be sent.
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Consider taking a drive to historic downtown Greenville, Ohio, for the free 10th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 along South Broadway Street. Live entertainment is planned before and after the parade, which features Santa and more than 50 horse carriages, wagons or riders with lights and bells. The event also features free pony rides, 30-plus shops and cocoa. Find a full schedule at mainstreetgreenville.org.
Lynn & Friends Christmas Special A free Christmas show is planned at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. 10th St., Richmond. It will feature Rusty Ammerman (illusionist), Ann Frost (singer), Kim Giesting (flutist), Teresa Jackson (piano & readings) Lynn Kennedy (host, organ, piano), Cindy Oler (dance), Brian Rodgers (singer), Carol Lou Woodward (pianist). All are welcome. (765) 966-2234.
Metamora Christmas Walk The historic village of Metamora in Franklin County, a canal town founded in 1838, offers its 30th year Christmas Walk. It begins the weekend after Thanksgiving, and continues all three weekends through Dec. 22. Some train rides are available from Connersville to Metamora on Whitewater Valley Railroad.
Music by Sweet Surrender The Woman’s Club of Richmond program will feature
Christmas carols and new music with a sweet country sound by Gill Miller’s family oriented band. It’s open to the public. A luncheon begins at noon Dec. 10 at Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond, with the concert at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $4 plus $13 for the luncheon. Call (765) 277-9359 or e-mail mgriffey@comcast.net to RSVP.
Nov. 23 bazaars Union County Extension Homemakers will feature 100 booths and food from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Union County Middle School, 488 E. Indiana 44 in Liberty, Ind. Decorations, baskets, wreaths, clothing and accessories, bears, candy, jewelry, wooden items and more will be available. Admission is free. Food pantry donations welcome. (765) 458-5294. Crafts, homemade goodies, vendors from Thirty One, Scentsy, Mary & Martha, Origami Owl, Advocare, and more will be featured from noon-5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3469 Hillcrest Road, Richmond. Most vendors will have cash-and-carry products and specials. www.facebook.com/hbcrichmond. Eldorado United Methodist Church is offering a bazaar and supper at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the church, 341 S. Main St., Eldorado, Ohio. Meal deliveries are available for shut-ins. (937) 273-2801.
Orchestra concert Richmond Community Orchestra will perform its
holiday concert at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. The concert will be in Carpenter Hall’s Goddard Auditorium. It’s free and open to the public. www.rcoindiana.org.
Operation Christmas Child Donations of gift-filled shoeboxes (can be everything from toys to toothbrushes) for kids around the world are sought through Nov. 25 at First Baptist Church, 109 Mattie Harris Road, Centerville, and Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. Call the churches for office hours and learn more at samaritanspurse.org
Polymer clay ornament class Golay Community Center is offering a polymer clay ornament class from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 30 at the center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Create ornaments for yourself or for gift giving. The class is $20 members, $25 non-members. Pre-registration is requested by Nov. 22. (765) 478-5565.
Preble County fun On Dec. 1, the Lewisburg Community Park will be lit from 6-8 p.m., and on Dec. 8, Lewisburg residents will offer the tour of homes from 1-5 p.m. Also mark your calendar for two events in West Alexandria: the Christmas in the Village Craft Bazaar is
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planned from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 in the school gym on Third Street, and on Dec. 8, a parade, Santa and more are planned from 4-8 p.m. Call (937) 962-4377 for details on Lewisburg events; (937) 839-4168 for West Alexandria; and (937) 456-4949 for Eaton events.
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A Nativity scene in lights at Fort St. Clair for the Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio. JOSHUA SMITH / P-I FILE
Experience Christmas the cowboy way with music and humor at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, Ohio. Tickets are $25. A free public outreach program will take place before the show. Call (937) 547-0908 or buy online at www.centerforarts.net.
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Santa Claus arrives on Nov. 23, and pet photos with Santa will be available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the shopping center, 3801 National Road E.
Local groups and Santa Claus will roll along Main Street from Sixth to 10th streets. The parade starts at 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free. Groups can participate free but need to register by Nov. 22. Call (765) 962-8151.
Salvation Army Show Local singers will perform from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 for the annual fundraiser that will be aired on WCTV and WKBV 1490 AM, or go watch at Indiana University East’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall. Pledges can be called in during the program.
Santa Claus Limited Whitewater Valley Railroad offers “Santa Claus Limited” train rides featuring a visit with Santa. Trains depart the station at 455 Market St., Connersville, Ind., at 10 a.m., 12:01 p.m. and 2:01 p.m. Nov. 29. Rides are $7 for ages 2 and older. Call (765) 825-2054 or go online at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org to make reservations.
Tea for dolls Dolls will be the center of attention as all attendees of the event at noon Dec. 7 are asked to bring their favorite doll to Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Tea and finger sandwiches will be served. The cost for non-members is $10 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations needed. Call (765) 962-5756.
Time for Trees Open House Randolph County Fairgrounds will feature a silent auction of decorated trees and wreaths. A preview is from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Entertainment begins at 3:30 p.m. and Santa will appear during the evening. Bids will be taken until 7:30 p.m. that night. Bring a canned good or donation for entry. (765) 584-2271.
Union City’s ‘A Community Christmas’ Union City, Ind. will feature a parade at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 from downtown to Harter Park, where the annual display of more than 3 million lights will be turned on. The lights will remain on nightly from 6-9 p.m. Sunday-
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Victorian Dinner Local caterer Jen Ferrell will serve a five-course authentic Victorian Christmas dinner from 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the decorated Quaker Hill Conference Center, 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Staff will be dressed in period attire. Cost is $40 and space is limited to 40 guests. (765) 962-5741 or www.qhcc.org
Wayne County Historical Museum A new event, the Wayne County Sampler, an exhibit of handmade items, is set to take place from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Also, a festival of decorated trees, put together by area businesses and/or groups, will be displayed from Nov. 30 until Dec. 15. On Dec. 15, trees and gift baskets will be auctioned. Museum admission is charged. Learn more at (765) 962-5756.
White Christmas, Whispering Christmas The annual White Christmas celebration will take place Nov. 29 at the courthouse plaza in downtown Eaton, Ohio. Eaton High School Band, East Elementary second-graders as well as the Eaton Area Community Chorus will perform. Santa & Mrs. Claus will visit. The Whispering Christmas lights display is open from Dec. 1-31 at Fort St. Clair Park in Eaton.
Winter Wonderland in Cambridge City Head downtown from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. in Creitz Park with a parade at 8 p.m. Family friendly activities and entertainment are planned. Santa will meet kids that night and on Friday and Saturday nights in December at the cabin. The park’s lights display will continue on weekends. Last year’s fee was $5 per car. Find more details online at www.cambridgecityindiana.org or call (765) 478-5352.
FRIED SPICED EGGPLANT WITH CUCUMBER-GARLIC SAUCE
No small eggplants at the grocer? About 1⁄2 pound of a larger one can be substituted, but you’ll need to cut it differently. Start by cutting the larger eggplant into 1⁄3-inch-thick slices, as directed. Then cut each slice into quarters. Proceed as directed in the recipe. Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6
This photo shows fried spiced eggplant with cucumber garlic sauce. One can make fried foods a little more healthy by changing what one fries. In this case, eggplant. MATTHEW MEAD / ASSOCIATED PRESS
A HEALTHY FRIED
EGGPLANT
FOR THE HOLIDAYS By Sara Moulton Associated Press
This dish is my idea of a one-size-fits-all appetizer for the looming holidays, whether we’re talking about Hanukkah, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Buying fresh eggplants is key. Whatever its size — and they range from thin Asian strains to big and bulbous Italian-Americans — an eggplant should have a very shiny skin and be firm and smooth to the touch. Also, it’s best to cook it as soon as possible after you buy it. Eggplants don’t like the refrigerator; they tend to deteriorate quickly in the cold. I chose small eggplants for
this recipe, mainly because I wanted one-bite tastes, but also because the skin on the smaller eggplants usually is more tender. But if all you can find is the larger guys, just slice them into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters. One note about the breading procedure: it’s important to knock off the excess flour, let the excess egg mixture drip off, and to tap off the extra breadcrumbs. If you don’t, you’ll end up with an over-breaded slice of eggplant and too few crumbs. Breading the eggplant keeps it from absorbing too much oil. My husband, no fan of eggplant, scarfed up these tasty little bites with no complaint.
1 small eggplant (1⁄2 pound and about 2 inches wide), cut crosswise into 1⁄3-inch-thick slices Kosher salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 21⁄2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2-inch piece seedless cucumber 1 ⁄2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1 small clove garlic, minced Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
Heat the oven to 350 F. Sprinkle the eggplant slices lightly on both sides with salt. Transfer to a large colander, then set in the sink and let drain for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the flour, cumin, paprika and cayenne. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and water. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs. Pat the eggplant slices dry. One at a time, dip each slice first in the flour, shaking off the excess, then the egg, letting the excess liquid drip off, then the breadcrumbs, knocking off the excess crumbs (they will clump). In a large skillet over high, heat 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the eggplant slices, reduce the heat to medium and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip the slices, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook until golden on the second side, about 2 minutes. Transfer the slices to a sheet pan. Bake on the oven’s middle shelf until the slices are tender (a knife will go through them easily), about 15 minutes. While the eggplant is baking, grate the cucumber on the coarse side of a grater. In a small bowl, combine the grated cucumber with the yogurt, garlic and a bit of salt. To serve, transfer the eggplant slices to a platter and top each with a generous spoonful of the yogurt sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 60 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 30 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 4 g protein; 220 mg sodium.
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Websites, apps can help keep family healthy in winter
TIPS FOR SAFE EXERCISING
IN WINTER WITH PETS
» The salt and chemicals that are used on streets to melt ice can irritate the pads of Fido’s paws. Be sure to give his feet a good wipe when you get home, before Fido gets the chance to lick them and consequently irritate his mouth as well. Chemicals can actually be deadly for them if they lick them. Also, it’s important for parents to use pet-safe ice melt at their home. They can actually wear booties as an alternative. » Many people will let dogs run around in a yard unsupervised. Avoid this in the winter, especially in snow, as there’s potential for the dog to get extremely cold, disoriented and lost or hurt. » Just as we need to add layers to guard ourselves from the cold, short-haired dogs need the same protection.
Even as internal body temperatures rise with exercise, cold air counteracts this warmth. When taking a short-haired friend out, dress Fido in a sweater or jacket to make sure he stays warm inside and out. » As exercising in cold weather depletes more energy as the body works extra hard to stay warm, make sure Fido has plenty of water and food after a workout. » In order to avoid the shock of the cold weather, get Fido’s blood pumping before you head outdoors. Just as you stretch to get your muscles warm, toss or roll a soft ball in the house a couple times for Fido to chase after. Source: Heidi Ganahl, CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, the nation’s largest doggy daycare and overnight camp.
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As fall becomes winter, not only do the warm coats and scarves come out, but common illnesses such as colds and the flu join us too. While you can’t always avoid getting the flu, there is plenty you can do now to help you and your family prevent the pesky sickness. USA.gov rounded up these helpful resources for you from the government so you don’t have to go digging for reliable information. » The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers tips on the differences between a cold and flu, how you can prevent both, what to do if you’re already sick, and advice on over-thecounter medicines. You can get it all online at http://publications.usa.gov or even order a hard-copy publication sent to your house. Call 1 (800) 333-4636 to learn more. » It’s easy to follow the top link when you do an online search, but remember that not all sources are trusted ones. Flu.gov is the official government website where you can enter your zip code to find out where you can get a flu shot, get advice for who is most at risk, and learn how you can help care for loved ones who get the flu. » Like your information on the go? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an app for you. With the “CDC Influenza” app, you can find national flu activity information, as well as vaccine recommendations and videos on how to protect your family. » Even though it’s been a few years since the H1N1 pandemic flu was national news, it is another strand of the flu to always be mindful of. The 20132014 flu shots cover this strain of the flu, plus others. Learn more about this year’s flu season and shots from the CDC.
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A great slogan We have all seen the slogan “Live, Love, Laugh.” This is good health advice. Living life to the fullest, loving others and laughing can improve your health. Think of this as a prescription for good health!
Box it up! Portion sizes in restaurants are usually much larger than the recommended amount. When your meal is delivered, ask for a box right away and put half of the food into the container. You now have a reasonable portion size and another meal for later!
Rev it up with music Got a bad case of the blahs? Energize yourself by playing some upbeat music and dancing around a little. The movement can help reverse your feelings of lethargy. And it is fun and can put a smile on your face!
The gift of helping You know that good feeling you get when you help someone? Allow someone else the gift of helping — ask for help when you need it.
Give your ears a rest Every now and then take a break from noise. Turn off all electronics and enjoy the silence. Source: Reid Hospital & Health Care Services
Learn CPR Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men and women. Knowing how to perform CPR for someone who has had a heart attack can help save a life. Learn this life-saving technique.
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BOUNCING BACK AFTER ADVERSITY:
THE RECOVERING POWER OF RESILIENCY
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hallenge and change are a fact of life. How do you deal with unexpected or stressful times? Resiliency is the emotional strength that helps you recover quickly and thoroughly from change and bounce back after any adversity. It is a skill that can be applied to any area of life. The following are seven main qualities of a resilient person: 1. Be optimistic In any life situation you are always SUSAN responsible for at least one thing. You are GILLPATRICK always responsible for the attitude toward the situation in which you find yourself. Your attitude is your reaction to what life hands you. You can have either a more positive or a more negative attitude. Your attitude is under your control and can be changed. Problems and challenges do exist. Having an optimistic attitude involves believing you can cope, and acting in such a way as to influence the outcome. With the right attitude you can be a resilient person. 2. Focus on solutions Do you see problems as opportunities for learning and growth or as automatic setbacks? Problem solvers are open to new ideas that bring about resolution. They are
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adaptable and expect change, so they are ready for it. Are you resourceful and take an active approach in solving problems? A resilient person copes with stressful things in life and becomes stronger as a result. They are “doers” not “complainers,” and able to find meaning and purpose in their struggles. 3. Cultivate supportive relationships Are there people around you who are caring and supportive, who bring you up instead of down? Do you have family or friends that support you during tough times? These relationships are especially valuable in childhood. And parents, grandparents, teachers or other mentors might no longer be present, but demonstrate the importance of supportive relationships. Supportive relationships encourage our resiliency and our success. 4. Enjoy simple joys Do you “stop to smell the roses?” A resilient person can take great pleasure in small things. Many things in life that can bring happiness and joy cost little or no money. Can you list 20 things that you like to do? How many options to enjoy something does life offer? Many things are just fun, and others offer enjoyment simply because they give you a sense of accomplishment when you do them.
Get together with a friend or two and share your list. You might be reminded of things you like to do but have forgotten. 5. Live by sense of purpose Do you have a mission and vision for your best life? Are there things you are passionate about that help you move through difficult times? Resilient people participate fully in things that are meaningful to them. They might be involved in social or community events or provide a service to other people. Having a sense of purpose encourages setting and achieving goals for daily living as well as for accomplishing increasingly challenging tasks. 6. Care for yourself Do you take responsibility to reduce the stressors in your life? Resilient people know their needs and are also not afraid to ask for help. They are self-disciplined and able to act independently. They are also proactive, not dependent on external things to cause them to thrive. Self-care further includes knowing when to take a break. 7. Maximize strengths What are you good at? Are you integrating these skills and strengths into your life? A main characteristic of resiliency is the ability to cultivate strengths to positively meet the challenges of life. Everyone has some natural and enduring qualities that, when put to use, expand their achievements and benefit those around them. Give your strengths away! Resilient people are also able to tap resources and relationships in a way that maximizes their strengths and encourages others as well. This can be especially beneficial during tough times of change or tragedy. Discover your strengths and put energy into developing
them; there you have extraordinary potential! Resilience is more than just coping. It is excelling in the little and large challenges of life, and coming through them even stronger than before. Just as spring flowers are able to pop up and thrive after winter, so can the resilient person bounce back after a difficult event, such as loss, divorce, financial setbacks or sudden illness. But just as the grass needs water, sun, food, and nurturing to become green again, we need these seven vital qualities to recover from adversity. With the power of resiliency even though “dry spells� or “heavy rains� or “strong winds� can grab some petals from the “stem,� life renews, bounces back and even thrives. Apply resiliency to any area of your life and you have a proven formula to get more done in less time, and with more energy, in a constantly changing world. Less stress and less anxiety will follow! If you find yourself having trouble bouncing back from the crises that will likely come your way, you might want to seek professional counseling. Susan Gillpatrick is crisis management specialist for Centerstone, a not-for-profit that is the nation’s largest provider of community-based behavioral healthcare. If you or someone you love needs help, contact Centerstone at (888) 291-HELP (4357) or visit www.centerstone.org. If you are in crisis, call the 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline at (800) 681-7444.
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LAST CHILD’S FIRST BIRTHDAY A DUD
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or years I have been dogged by this vague memory of a kid’s birthday that didn’t go well. I couldn’t remember which kid it was or which year it was; just that it was something I didn’t want to revisit. We mothers work hard at keeping our less-than-stellar moments locked in the dark, but sometimes they have a way of slithering into the light. We were looking at photo albums and came across first birthday parties. The oldest had a great party in the backyard with blue skies, lots of family friends and a giraffe cake. The second one had an adorable clownthemed party with a pink elephant cake with a licorice tail. The third one discovered she had been ripped off. It was the bad memory I had worked to forget. The four photos (considerably fewer LORI than the two dozen documenting the other BORGMAN parties) show us in the kitchen with no balloons, no decorations, nothing, just a couple of beat-up Happy Meal boxes sitting on the counter in the background. Our youngest said, “So it’s true, the last one really does get the shaft!” The husband offered that we must have had a party for her at a later time. “No,” I said, “that was it.” “Where are all our friends?” she asked. “We didn’t have any. We’d just moved 2,500 miles and were still getting to know people.” “But where’s all the family?” “Living out of town,” I said. It was coming back to me with painful clarity. It had not been a great day. The 3-year-old had one of her epic breakdowns due to the upheaval of moving and the 5year-old had jerked my chain one too many times. When the husband came home, I asked him to take the kids to McDonald’s. Since that was something we rarely did, I remember telling the oldest two they didn’t deserve a treat, so they’d better not enjoy it. In the 40 minutes I had to myself, I picked up the house, whipped up a cake and threw it in the oven. “So the cake is that blob on my high chair?” our youngest asked, looking at the snapshots. “Yeah, that mound with a candle shoved in it,” I said. “What’s all the goo?” “I had to frost it while it was still warm.”
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“Did I have gifts?” “Yep. They’re in that brown grocery bag.” Mothers like to create the illusion that they are always on top of things. The last thing they want to do is admit that something didn’t go well. But, pure and simple, some days are a train wreck. Some days you do what you can with what you have and tell yourself that tomorrow will be better. Those days might seem like failures, but if you don’t quit and keep going, they are successes. I told the kid who didn’t get much of a first birthday party that we could take her to Chuck E. Cheese’s for her birthday this year if she still felt ripped off. She just turned 28. She’s still laughing. Lori Borgman is the author of “My Memory is Shot, All I Retain Now is Water.” Contact the author at lori@loriborgman.com
S U P M A W Y D D A C AND OTHER MIDWESTERN PHRASES
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riving home from West Lafayette yesterday I listened to an interesting radio program about word origins. One of the words highlighted was “caddywampus.” Turns out this word originates from a word meaning diagonal and has 30 similar words in the English language. Spending four solitary hours in the car yesterday, I thoughts about words and phrases my parents and grandparents said while I was growing up. These were special sayings that meant something to us but possibly no one else. Does your family have words or phrases like that? For example, when my mother came across a person who said or did something untoward, she said, “They are not kind and good.” Now, another person might say, “They are a murderous thug.” My mom always put
her own spin on things. She liked dogs a lot and when encountering almost any canine, she said, “That’s a nice doggie.” I hope AMY not to incur the wrath ABBOTT of readers, but I am not a dog person. Dogs and I have never mixed. Dogs sense my fear or disdain and go right for the jugular, or worse. But, my mom never saw a dog she did not like; every rabid mongrel was the sweetest thing she had ever seen. When Mom wanted us kids to stop fooling around so she could speak seriously to us about something, she would say, “I’ll be Frank and you be Ernest.” I suspect this comes from the comic strip of the same name, which has been published since 1972.
Growing up, we had a special word for the cardboard rolls that Christmas paper came on. We defined them by their ultimate use as weapons — conkers. We used our conkers to bash each other on the head on Christmas morning. My father has always been full of his own brand of wisdom. My mom used to call his sayings, “Fiction and Facts from Willie’s Almanac.” Many of the things he says came from his own mother, including one that no one really understands. When something is bound to happen or inevitable, he says, “Let the drap fall.” We have no clue as to what a “drap” is — an Internet definition says it is a commune in southern France. I seriously doubt that my maternal grandmother who spent her entire life in Indiana knew about communes in southern France. If any reader can tell me what the expression means, I’ll be grateful. My father has several euphemisms for swear words, including something akin to bat buono. I cannot print the exact wording. It’s easy enough to curse — coming up with a descriptor like “condensed owl feces” like my father says takes real talent. Ask if he was going to do something specific or go somewhere, Dad says, “If the Good Lord is willing and the creeks don’t rise.” My maternal grandparents said certain phrases repeatedly. My grandmother, who was a registered nurse, often nagged at my grandfather about his habits of eating highfat food. He looked at her square in the eye and said, “One meal at a time, LeNore.” My adult child has been subject to the whims of language in our own three-person family. We’ll save those for another day, or 30 years from now when our son is writing his own newspaper column about his odd relatives. An odd relative herself, Amy Abbott is an Indiana-based writer who pontificates and kvetches on a bi-weekly basis in a dozen Indiana newspapers. If you happen to know what the heck a drap is, drop her a line at amy@amyabbottwrites.com.
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FALL-PREP CHECKLIST:
12 EASY WAYS TO GET HOMES READY
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epairClinic.com, an online store for replacement parts for home appliances, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment, has shared a checklist of 12 money and time-saving to-dos to prepare homes for the fall season. “Completing these easy projects will go a long way in reducing energy consumption, improving the appearance of homes and preventing expensive appliance and outdoor power equipment repairs,” said Chris Hall, president and co-founder. 1. Clean kitchen appliances. » Refrigerator/freezer: Toss out expired items and wipe out the interior. Remove dust and dirt from condenser coils — the radiator-like coils located on the back or beneath the unit — with a bristle brush and vacuum. » Range/oven/cooktop: Use the self-cleaning feature. For models without a self-cleaning feature, use an oven cleaner spray. (Never use an oven cleaner spray on models with a self-cleaning feature) » Garbage disposer: Use biodegradable deodorizing pellets to freshen. 2. Inspect window and external door frames for caulking cracks and re-seal. Replace torn weather-stripping as needed. 3. Get heating systems ready for the season. » Look for register blockage. Make sure furniture, rugs and curtains are not obstructing air flow. » Replace furnace air filter and stock up on a supply for the season. » Schedule professional air duct cleaning. 4. Clean out central air conditioning system condenser units. Consider purchasing a manufacturer-designed, off-season cover. Using a tarp or other material is not advised, as it will restrict important air flow. 5. Examine appliances for proper functioning. Stock up on maintenance products. Replace broken, damaged or worn parts. 6. Organize garages and safely dispose of bottles and cans containing residual amounts of unneeded chemicals. 7. Clear lint buildup from dryer venting systems. To reduce energy consumption and prevent a fire, clean out the inside of a dryer to its outside vents cap at least once per year. This is a D.I.Y. project that can be completed by using a 20-foot cleaning brush. 8. Remove debris from gutters and downspouts. 9. Stock up on fuel stabilizer, air filters, spark plugs and other maintenance items to prepare outdoor power equipment for off-season storage. Replace broken, damaged or worn parts. Inspect leaf blowers and other fall yard equipment and get tune-up supplies ready. 10. Schedule professional winterizing work for irrigation systems.
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11. Ready the water heaters. Adjust water heater temperature settings to ensure it is appropriate for home needs. In the winter months, colder city or well-provided water means longer recovery times for water heaters. Also, it’s important to follow the owner’s manual instructions for flushing out sediment buildup every few years to prevent future problems. 12. Check sidewalks, walkways and driveways for cracks and repair as needed. Water that seeps into the cracks will freeze and expand — making the cracks larger. Concrete cracks can be repaired with a concrete-resurfacing product available at most home improvement stores. RepairClinic’s free advanced online repair help system empowers do-it-yourselfers to fix common problems associated with home appliances, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment. DIYers can enter a model number to choose from a list of common symptoms for that particular model, troubleshoot and watch videos to learn the most likely causes and conditions and purchase the correct part.
START A NEW TRADITION IN 2014 WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE
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he holiday season has arrived — a time of year that is steeped in tradition. Different families might have different holiday traditions, but most have roots in a society or culture and thus are observed by many people. Essentially, tradition is all about passing along certain beliefs and customs from one generation to the next. We’d like to suggest that you start a new tradition. No, we’re not suggesting you do away with the Christmas tree or TERESA menorah. BRACK Break the tradition of trudging to an office when you need to do business with Social Security. Replace the old-fashioned way of doing business and embrace the new, easier, more convenient way — online. Sometimes it’s a good idea to break an old tradition and make a new one. Some traditions evolve. Many of the things your parents or grandparents did in a Social Security office you can now do online. For example, if you’re not receiving benefits, you can request your Social Security Statement or use the
Retirement Estimator to get an accurate picture of what your future benefits will be. You can read or listen to our publications, find out whether you qualify for benefits — even apply for Social Security disability, retirement, and spouses benefits online from the comfort of home. Set up an online my Social Security account to get your benefit verification letter, check your information, benefits, and earnings record, change your address or phone number, and start or change your direct deposit. You also can go online to get a replacement Medicare card or appeal a medical decision made about your disability claim. You can do all this and more at www.socialsecurity.gov. The holiday season is a time filled with family and tradition. Go ahead and enjoy the light displays and holiday music. Maybe even cut a slice of fruitcake to go with your egg nog. But when it comes to doing business with Social Security, join the millions of people and start a new tradition: forgo the sleigh ride to the office by going to www.socialsecurity.gov. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.
“My Favorite Thing About Friends Fellowship?” “Lots of things! Friends, the lovely surroundings, but mostly the freedom from worry about the future.” Lois Gesell (since 2011)
Call Pam at 765-962-6546 www.ffcinc.org A Community for Carefree Living… It’s just nicer here!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Theater » “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” 8 p.m., Nov. 23, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The Tonyaward winning Broadway musical encompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take you on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book, but through Harlem in its heyday. $28 for adults, $20 for students with group rates available. Call the Civic Hall Box Office for tickets: (765) 973-3350, toll free (888) 2484242, or visit www.civichall.com. » “The Sound of Music,” Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 6-8 and 13-15. Tickets: Adult, $15; seniors (65-plus) and students with ID, $12. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her rapport with the youngsters, and her generosity of spirit, captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. The family’s escape to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides a thrilling and inspirational finale. » “Zombies from the Beyond”, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10-11, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. A Studio 10 performance. Tickets: $10; RCT members, $5. This musical comedy celebrates the American ideals and foibles in the Eisenhower era. Songs, dances and laughs as Cold War and space race paranoia threaten the good folks at the Milwaukee Space Center in 1955, where the staff is all abuzz at the arrival of rocket scientist Trenton Corbett. The budding romance of Trenton and Mary, the daughter of Space Center commander Major Malone, is jeopardized when a flying saucer lands in Milwaukee. Can Mary uphold her lady-like demeanor while using her facile intelligence to save Milwaukee from a Red Menace and a flying saucer invasion? » The Church Basement Ladies musical comedy: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement,” 4 and 8 p.m., Jan. 14, Civic Hall Preforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. This nationally touring show is a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. Church Basement Ladies is a new musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural church about to undergo changes in 1964. Tickets are $28 or $24 for groups. (765) 973-3350, (888) 248-4242 or www.civichall.com. Box office follows RCS schedule.
Comedy » Mike Armstrong, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Tickets are $25. Must be 21. Ticket price is donated to local charities. Tickets are available from Boys & Girls Clubs, Hub League, American Red Cross, Richmond Music Boosters, Starr-Gennett Foundation, Sunrise, Townsend Center, YMCA, Richmond Lions Club, Centerville Youth League, Richmond Evening Optimist, Senior Opportunities Services and Wayne County Literacy Coalition, or at www.inconcertrichmond.com with a $2.37 fee.
Music » Earlham Fall Jazz and Percussion Jam, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 4, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. This evening’s concert jam features dynamic music
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from around the globe by Earlham’s Hand Drum Ensemble, Rhythm Project, Salsa Band and Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Free. » Music by Sweet Surrender, Noon, Dec. 10, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Sweet Surrender with Gill Miller is a family oriented band playing gospel, classic pop, country and folk music. The Woman’s Club of Richmond program will feature Christmas carols and new music with a sweet country sound. Guests are always welcome to attend for $4 plus $13 for the luncheon. Program begins at 1:15 p.m. For more information about this special event and other programs for the year, contact club president Mary Lou Griffey at (765) 277-9359 or e-mail at mgriffey@comcast.net. » Free violin lessons, Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place, 96 1⁄2 E. Main St., Hagerstown. For kids and adults every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. (765) 489-4005 » Piano lessons, Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Janet Burkett continues to offer piano lessons to all ages. The fee is $52 for four weekly half-hour class sessions, which can be scheduled at your convenience. There will be an additional music book fee. (937) 456-3999 » Bass & Guitar Lessons, Baker’s Music Depot, 921 N. E St., Richmond. (765) 969-4241 for scheduling.
Reading » Book Event, Noon-3 p.m., Nov. 23, Two Sisters Bookstore, 193 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Indiana author Mark McLane will discuss the art of writing and read selected passages from his new novel, “The Impersonators.” McLane is described as a captivating teacher and enchanting story teller. » Book discussion: “Pride and Prejudice,” 6 p.m., Jan. 29, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Discussions
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS are free and open to the public. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of the book by Jane Austen being discussed. Limited to the first 15 people signing up. The play is part of Richmond Civic Theatre’s Main Stage series. Discussion Leader: Doris Ashbrook.
Fundraisers » Art to Heart 22, Jan. 11, Forest Hills Country Club, Richmond. Fundraiser for Reid Hospital Foundation and Richmond Art Museum. $100 per ticket. (765) 983-3102
Dances » Weekly Thursday Night Dance, 4-7 p.m., The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Ave., Eaton, Ohio. Weekly Thursday night dance with music by Don Pease and the Country Ramblers. 50/50 drawing. Food is available for purchase. $3 individual/$5 couple. No dance on Nov. 21 and 28. Bring a canned food item to dance on Dec. 5 and receive a discount on admission. Dances continue through Dec. 26. (937) 456-4947 or prebleseniorcenter.org » Interaction Singles Dance, Fridays at 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. Cost: $6. (765) 966-8893 or (937) 456-9598. » CAST (Christian Adult Singles Together) Dance, 7-11 p.m., Dec. 13, Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. Social hour and dance lesson 7-8 p.m.; dance with DJ 8-11 p.m. Dress is casual. $5 donation suggested. Snacks, drinks and door prizes. All adult singles welcome. Learn more at http://castsingles.webs.com/ or (765) 967-1198. A monthly game night, dance or other event is planned on the second Saturday.
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Art » 115th Annual Exhibition by Richmond and Area Artists, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Open through Dec. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Closed Nov. 28-29. Free. » “As We Are: A Photographic Exhibit of Mothers and Daughters,,” Through Nov. 22, Centerville Library; Dec. 6-Jan. 8, Hagerstown Library; Jan. 20-Feb. 28, Indiana University East Art Gallery. Free. Local photos by Susanna Tanner. » Free adult painting sessions, Hagerstown Museum, 96 1⁄2 E. Main St., Hagerstown, Ind. Free adult painting sessions every Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Arts Place art gallery is open from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. Members of the Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place can paint anytime during open hours. (765) 489-4005. Also on Facebook.
Health/wellness » Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Child care available. (765) 478-5565. $5 non-members. » Yoga, Beatree Yoga, 424 N. 10th St., Richmond. Call (765) 267-1341 for schedule. Drop in $12 ($8 student/senior). » Troy Fisher’s House of Pain Painaerobics Classes, 7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cardio/weight training aerobics dance class. $5 non-members. Also offered at 5:45 p.m. Fridays.
Technology » Interactive Workshops, Uptown Innovation Center, 814 E. Main St., Richmond. Center City Development Corp. and the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce are hosts of these workshops on technology-based topics relevant to small business owners and professionals. Reservations at www.mycentercity.com. » Free computer classes, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Various 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.
Kids and family » Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., Nov. 28, Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Pajamas are encouraged and stuffed animals are welcome! Free. www.earlham.edu/joseph-moore-museum or (765) 983-1303 » Preschool Story Time, 10-11 a.m., Dec. 3, Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Free. » Birth-to-Five playgroups, 10-11 a.m. weekdays around Wayne County. Mondays at Rose Hamilton School; Wednesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Golay Community Center; Thursdays at Boys & Girls Clubs; Friday, Birth-to-Five office. An hour of unstructured play and a literacy activity. Free. Canceled if weather is bad. (765) 966-6080 » Storytimes, weekdays at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 0-24 months, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; ages 2-4, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; ages 4-preK, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; grades K-3, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. No registration required.
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Diners line up for pizza after bringing in a new toy donation at Joe's Pizza in 2012. Another collection is planned this year. JOSHUA SMITH/ P-I
PASTA, NACHOS, SUBS, SALADS AMONG JOE’S PIZZA OPTIONS
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ranted, pizza is a given at a place called Joe’s Pizza. And the buffet is very popular. But it’s NOT just pizza, so don’t overlook it when you’re making lunch or dinner plans. Scott and Stephanie Hill Alexander, who bought the Depot District eatery nearly two years ago, have kept many traditional favorites and keep trying new ideas. Calzones have been added to the menu. Chili was promoted recently and could be used to top off an order of nachos during a limited-time offer. Every day on the menu, subs and sandwiches range from stromboli to Italian Chicken Parmesan, meatball, veggie, HaMILLICENT waiian, meat lovers, steak hoagies and MARTIN fish. EMERY Pasta dishes include spaghetti with meatballs and baked spaghetti, chicken fettucini alfredo, fettucini carbonara, lasagna and chicken parmesan, all with a breadstick. Some traditional sides are more like a meal. Joe’s Nachos (served with sausage, pepperoni, beef, onion, black olives, nacho cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, salsa and chips, plus jalapeño peppers by request) are $7.50. They are also available as chicken nachos, meat lovers nachos or Macho Nachos (including chicken and bacon) for $1 more. Jalapeño cheese poppers, mozzarella sticks, garlic cheese bread, hot wings and breadsticks are also available. And the salad bar has many flavorful choices, ranging from peppers to black olives, that can be sampled in one trip on a plate, as a buffet in itself, in a to-go container, or along with pizza.
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Musicians including pianist Carol Lou Woodward, pictured, play on weekend nights throughout the year. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE
Of course, we can’t forget to mention the pizza. Either go for the buffet (offerings rotate, but usually feature cheese, pepperoni, sausage and/or supreme), or order your own pie. Toppings available include beef, bacon, ham, salami, BBQ sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, three types of olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, pineapple and chicken, along with pepperoni and sausage. Specialty pizza types include Meat Lovers, Greek, veggie, Supreme House Special, BBQ chicken, Hawaiian, spinach alfredo, Margherita, BLT and buffalo chicken.
Kathy Simkin and her mother Barbara Brown play bingo. Red Hat ladies wear purple outfits to show their spunk. SUPPLIED
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rbor Trace recently hosted a Red Hat Purse Bingo event. The event gave lady residents, family members and fellow Red Hat ladies an opportunity to come to the facility, enjoy refreshments and fellowship and play bingo for purses, while breaking out favorite red and purple outfits and hats.
Jodi Warfel smiles during bingo.
Winners of the purses at the event are Ann White, Ellen Guthrie, Virginia Bent, Vivian Kaser, Kathy Simkin, Mildred Ryan, Norma Griffin, Eva Blakemore, Carolyn Jones, Bertha Magoulias and Jodi Warfel. SUPPLIED
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SECURITY SOFTWARE IS ONLY WAY TO
CATCH MALWARE
Q: My computer has never acted like it has a virus. Do I still need to install security software? A: That’s one of the many computer security myths I hear regularly. The truth is that viruses don’t always make your computer act up. Many viruses are designed to make sure you don’t notice them. They can steal your information, send spam or attack other computers without you knowing. The only way to catch them is with security software.
Stop annoying spam calls Q: I keep getting unsolicited calls on my cellphone. Is there anything I can do about it? A: One of the little-known secrets of the Do Not Call registry is that it works KIM for cellphones, too. You can add three KOMANDO numbers to it, whether they’re cellphones or landlines. That should be enough for most households. However, if you’re still getting calls, check with your carrier. Most carriers allow you to block specific numbers. You can also use a disposable number app like Google Voice or Burner to keep your number from getting out in the first place.
Make your battery last longer Q: I hear all sorts of advice on how and how not to charge a smartphone battery so it lasts for years. Do you have a definitive answer? A: I do indeed. Lithium-ion batteries found in mobile gadgets last longest when you keep them between 20 and 80 percent charged. Avoid leaving it for a long time at a full charge or completely empty. You also need to keep the battery out of extreme heat, such as an unattended car during summer in Phoenix. Those steps should help your battery last the life of the gadget.
Mobile gadgets: Used versus new Q: I want to buy a tablet, and I saw that some places sell them used. What are the pros and cons of buying a used tablet instead of a new one? A: The pros and cons are about the same as buying anything used. You’ll have to deal with someone else’s wear and tear, so the gadget might have scratches or dings. The screen and battery might not be in the best condition, either. So it might not be worth the money you save. I would look at refurbished tablets instead. Apple and other tablet makers often have these for sale. They’ll have new batteries and a warranty, and you’ll still save a few bucks.
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Speed up your PC with more RAM Q: Will more RAM really speed up my computer? It’s starting to move really slowly, and I want to be absolutely sure it will speed it up before I buy one. A: It could. If you have an older computer with less than 4 gigabytes of RAM, a memory boost can make things a bit snappier. Use the Crucial Memory Adviser to see what kind of RAM you should pick up. However, if you already have 4 GB or more, adding more probably won’t help your cause. In that case, you want to check with a program like Process Explorer to see what is using your computer’s resources and slowing things down. Kim Komando hosts the nation’s largest talk radio show about consumer electronics, computers and the Internet. To get the podcast, watch the show or find the station nearest you, visit komando.com. Email her at techcomments@usatoday.com.
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