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Successful gardening means smart shopping.................... 4 Local opportunities to help, learn about gardening.......... 5 9 to-dos to save time and money this spring...................... 6 Wayne County woman wins state honor............................. 8 5 ways to spring clean your life.......................................... 10 All the time you have, is all the time you have...................12 Quality of life can depend on physical activity ............... 14 Teriyaki chicken wraps can be fun party food.................. 15 An inside glance at Mousie’s Cafe in Connersville............ 16 Adjusting to a new car can be challenging....................... 17 Plan your spring with this events calendar........................ 18 Be in the know about Medicare Part B............................. 21 Technology questions answered....................................... 22

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Even the best garden planning can be second-rate if you don’t choose the right plant assortment. Garden centers with their vast collections of plant colors, sizes and shapes can be intimidating places for inexperienced buyers, so work from a list and ensure you’re buying only healthy plants. DEAN FOSDICK / AP

Fast route to successful gardening?

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arden centers, with their vast collections of plant colors, sizes and shapes, can be intimidating to inexperienced buyers. But you can become a discerning purchaser with a little homework and by quizzing the sales people as you shop. “Usually, when shopping, I go early before the crowds and also before the staff are worn out,” said Jack McKin-

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non, a garden coach from the San Francisco Bay area. “I like asking questions like, ‘What are you getting in next?’ ‘What is new?’ and ‘What is the most popular now?’ If it is early (in the season), you may learn a lot that puts you ahead of the masses in designs and trends.” The most important factor in plant shopping, however, is the health of the plant, McKinnon said. “As one nurseryman I trust says: ‘Don’t accept ugly plants.’ And he doesn’t give refunds.” How can you tell if a plant is diseased, pest-ridden or beyond its prime?


“Look for any unusual brown, black or gray spotting on the foliage,” said Rizanino (Riz) Reyes, a landscape designer and owner of RHR Horticulture in Shoreline, Wash., a Seattle suburb. “Any dead sections that are beyond just grooming to make it look good should be avoided,” he said. Also avoid plants “that may be unusually red or sickly yellow looking.” It’s a good idea to check plant roots at the nursery. It’s risky to buy plants that are root-bound, too wet or too dry, although that may Tulips continue to grow mean removing them from after they’ve been cut. the pot to examine them. INDIANAPOLIS STAR FILE PHOTO “If you politely ask a FROM NETHERLANDS FLOWER BULB garden center staff memINFORMATION CENTER ber, any reputable retail center should stand by their product and allow you to do it, or they may do it for you,” Reyes said. Other plant-buying-like-a-pro tips: » Shop by price and shop the sales. Find out when new plants are usually delivered and displayed. “Try to have a relationship with the nursery owner or staff,” McKinnon said. » Bare-root, container grown, or balled and burlapped? “Bare-root plats have not had a chance to get root-bound in a pot, and you can see what you’re buying,” See GARDENING, Page 7

Rizanino (Riz) Reyes, a horticulturist, gives a rose bush some last-minute pruning before putting it in the ground. Avoid plants that need to be pruned for anything beyond minor cosmetic touches. DEAN FOSDICK / AP

UPCOMING GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES » Hayes Arboretum offers summer programs to interest kids in the outdoors. One new program will be a Children’s Summer Gardening Series for students from grades K-5, highlighting unique types of gardens and plant lifecycles. Students will have the option of planting a mini Fairy Garden while learning about container gardening or learning about dinosaurs while creating a mini dinosaur fern garden. Children will also be able to explore the arboretum’s updated butterfly garden to learn about these pollinators, caterpillars and metamorphosis. They will also learn how to attract butterflies to their own gardens at home. These classes are one-day sessions, and children are encouraged to attend as many as they wish. The arboretum still offers summer favorites such as Swamps and Streams, Eco Challenge, Little Tadpoles, and several others that vary in time and length. Classes are for students from Pre-K through grade 8 from June 24 to Aug. 1. Registration is now open. Find the schedule at www.hayesarboretum.org or call (765) 9623745 to request a copy. » Richmond Rose Garden at Glen Miller Park, along U.S. 40, Richmond, needs volunteers and donors. A non-profit organization maintains and cares for roses in the Rose Garden. Volunteers help with weeding, mulching, trimming and dead heading the roses. Some care for particular beds; others help where needed. Many help on Tuesday or Friday mornings. Those with fundraising, marketing or computer skills are sought as well as new board members. Prospective volunteers should contact Pat Jarvis through Wayne County Foundation by calling (765) 962-1638 and leaving a message or emailing contact@richmondrosegarden.com. Donations to buy more roses and supplies are welcome and may be sent to the foundation at 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond, IN 47374. » Sprout of Control: Volunteers needed for community garden project to beautify neighborhoods with vegetables and flowers across Richmond. Contact sproutofcontrol@gmail.com, call (765) 973-9392 or go on Facebook. » Homespun workshops at Cope Environmental Center: Times/locations may vary as needed. Schedule: 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 19, Rain Barrels and Composting at Cope; April 16, Introduction to Beekeeping (time and location TBA); 5:30-7 p.m. May 21, Green Cleaning at Gennett Mansion; 5:30-7 p.m June 18, Canning Basics at Cope; 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16, Organic Gardening and Chickens at the Ferrells’ house; Aug. 20 Alternative Energy at RP&L (time TBA); 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17, Cooking with Jen Ferrell at RP&L; 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Building Blocks of Biodiesel; 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19, Smart Shopping: Environment at Meijer; Dec. 19, Conserving Energy in your Home (time and location TBA). Fee: $5 per class; $50 for all classes/non-member rate; $40 for all sessions/member rate; pre-payment encouraged. Registration required because of materials needed for each session. Cope also offers summer programs for children on nature topics. (765) 855-3188 or a.blue@copeenvironmental.org

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9 TO-DOS TO SAVE TIME

AND MONEY THIS SPRING

These nine money-saving tasks might prevent problems for homeowners this spring:

1. Complete pre-season maintenance of outdoor power equipment and garden tools. Inspect for wear and damage on lawn mowers, pressure washers, string trimmers, edgers and other outdoor power and landscaping equipment. Review owner’s manuals, replace worn or damaged parts with new components and clean the equipment. Stock up on degreaser, filters, spark plugs and other essentials.

2. Dedicate a few hours per weekend to organizing closets, cabinets, basements, attics and other storage locations. The annual home organization work dubbed “spring cleaning” doesn’t have to wait until the spring. Avoid several organization projects in one weekend. Instead, tackle smaller organization projects over many weekends for greater efficiency. 3. Clean off refrigerator condenser coils.

“Dirty, dust-covered condenser coils require refrigerators to work harder to remove heat,” said Chris Hall, president and co-founder of RepairClinic.com. “A longhandled bristle brush and a vacuum make it easy to clean off the coils.”

4. Stock up on water filters. “Refrigerator ice maker and water dispenser filters should be replaced at least every six months but depending on usage, homeowners may need to replace the filters more frequently,” said Hall. “Increased temperatures often bring more frequent use of ice makers and water dispensers.” 5. Check on emergency-prevention efforts.

Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and then test them. Check the expiration dates

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on first-aid kits and fire extinguishers and replace as needed. Review fire escape and other emergency plans.

6. Clean out dryer vents. “Lint may be building up to dangerous levels in your dryer’s venting system,” said Hall. “Dryer lint buildup restricts air flow and can result in a fire.” The lint trap should be cleaned out after every load. At least once per year, the dryer should be disassembled and the interior vacuumed with a long attachment. Also annually, the dryer’s entire venting system from the dryer to the outside must be cleaned out. A dryer vent brush will assist with this.

7. Schedule professional furnace and air conditioner duct cleaning. Clean furnace and air conditioner ducts help the air to flow more freely. Air duct cleaning every five years is important; homes with occupants who suffer from allergies might need to have this done more frequently.

8. Inspect home appliances for worn components and changes in performance. “Appliances often show warning signs before they have major problems,” said Hall. “Take the time to inspect them and replace parts as needed to keep them running efficiently. Pay attention to noise, the amount of time required to complete their jobs, leaking and other performance changes.”

9. Prune trees and shrubs. “By mid- to late-winter, your trees and shrubs have been dormant for a significant period of time,” said Jeff Linderman, RepairClinic’s resident landscaping specialist. “They may also have winter-storm damage. Now is an ideal time for pruning to enable spring growth.”

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Gardening Continued from Page 5

McKinnon said. “Both are definite advantages.” » Work from a plan. “I recommend having a general list so you avoid too many impulse buys on plants that may not end up getting planted or worse, get forgotten,” Reyes said. » Annuals vs. perennials: “Perennials come back and can look great the year-’round,” Reyes said. “Annuals provide traffic-stopping impact and remarkable color. You save and have the most incredible garden by integrating both.” » Buying tropicals and houseplants: “Take care in transporting these from the store to your vehicle as some may be very sensitive to the cold,” Reyes said. “Plant them right away or keep them cool but not frozen. Keep them watered and moist.” » Choosing bulbs, corms, tubers

Potted tulips and daffodils join pansies and other cool-season plants to create a beautiful look in a spring window box. indoors.” Online: For more about buying healthy plants, see suggestions from Colorado State University Cooperative Extension: http://www. colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/ Garden/choosing.htm

and rhizomes: “Look for plump, firm bulbs,” Reyes said. “Usually, the bigger the better. Hardy bulbs like lilies are ready to plant as soon as possible. For dahlias and other tender bulbs, wait until after frost to plant or pot them up and start

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CONCERN FOR ENVIRONMENT HELPS WAYNE CO. WOMAN

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Teri Grossman at her farm on Arba Pike. JOSHUA SMITH / P-I

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wning a farm always was a goal for Teri Grossman, a “city girl” who grew up near Philadelphia. Grossman’s dream came true in 2004 in Wayne County, when she purchased 105 acres on Arba Pike, followed by a second purchase of 151 acres and then a 50-acre purchase, bringing her land holdings to 322 acres. Farmland ownership by women is increasing in Indiana, but few buy the property. Most inherit the land. Grossman said her fascination with farming and caring for the earth is made possible by generous grandparents, who likely never dreamed their eclectic grandchild would sink their savings into Indiana farmland. “My dad was impressed when he came out here to visit,” Grossman said. “He said, ‘This is all yours?’” Grossman first came to Wayne County as an Earlham College student and said she immediately fell in love with the Midwest. “You couldn’t pay me to move back to Philly,” Grossman said. “Farming was always a fascination for me. My mother was a gardener. I grew up wanting to be Amish, because we were near the Amish community in Lancaster. I’ve befriended everyone at the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District and they’ve helped me learn a lot about saving the soil and clean water. The Extension service has also helped me a lot.” Grossman doesn’t do the physical planting and harvesting of her land, but she oversees how it’s cultivated and cared for. Wayne County farmer Joe Berger rents Grossman’s land and he cooperates in preserving soil and using “minimal everything,” she said. Crop rotation, no-tilling and soil conservation are among the practices Grossman requires for her farm. “Joe came with the farm and we’ve become great friends,” Grossman said. “We recently installed two additonal waterways to control the run-off. I keep up with what he sprays. The farm had been no-tilled for about 10 years and he did turn some soil over and it improved some places.” Being an agonomy novice might have been a plus for her, Grossman said. “Men’s mentality tends to be everything has to make a buck,” Grossman said. “By not really knowing how things worked, I wasn’t held back by any ideas. When it rains, I


Teri Grossman volunteers at Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Day for school kids and has installed plants in the county fairground’s rain garden, which is shown here. She is also a Purdue Master Gardener. SUPPLIED don’t want the soil eroded. I’m not wild about GMO (genetically modified) seed. It’s a whole thinking process you have to go through to make the right decisions.” Grossman doesn’t limit her ecology concerns to her own farm. Her volunteer efforts on behalf of conservation earned her the state’s 2013 Friend of Conservation Award. To honor her, the Wayne County Commissioners made Feb. 3 “Teri Grossman Day” in Wayne County. Grossman volunteers at Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Day for school kids, helps with an urban vegetable garden at Elizabeth Starr Academy and with the East Central Regional Envirothon. She installed plants in the fairground’s rain garden and is also a Purdue Master Gardener. Perseverance is a quality Grossman says is essential for farm life. “It took me 45 minutes to put the snow blower on the tractor,” Grossman said. “I don’t care if it takes all day. I figured it out.” Tackling her woodlands is likely Grossman’s next project, a place she says that soothes the soul as well as saves the soil. “I went to a conference and realized I could put a lot of the woods in a conservation program,” she said. “You’ve

got to think and learn all you can. We’ve become very wasteful as a society. When I’m bummed out, I go walk in the woods. How can you not be happy doing that?”

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SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE:

5 WAYS TO CLEAR THE CLUTTER

The flowers and trees will soon be blooming. Spring is a season of rebirth and change. It’s also a season of scrubbing, dusting and washing, otherwise known as spring cleaning. If you are feeling overwhelmed by stacks of who knows what (the stuff clogging your closet or the mess you try to sweep under the rug), it might be time to look at the level of clutter in your home and in your mind. The clutter we retain in our lives can stifle our motivation and inspiration. Removing the useless junk surrounding us can actually improve our outlook and reSUSAN duce stress and anxiety. The physical exerGILLPATRICK cise can bring with it mental and physical health benefits as well. The toughest part is finding where to begin. First, define your “clutter.” Then, start the attack. Is clutter a stack of useless magazines, out-of-fashion shoes, inherited furniture or old and broken toys? What does this clutter represent? Is it self-doubt, shame or a giant barrier to achieving your goals? Clutter can actually cause a suffocating feeling. Not

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only does it cause embarrassment and keep us from socializing at home, it can rob us of our dreams. Therefore, anything that does not add value to our life is clutter. Here are five true or false questions to help assess your clutter control: True or False: I have at least one broken item lying around Tip: Fix it or chuck it You know that broken lamp, the lawn mower that still needs a part or that old Dustbuster that is obviously busted? These are all little nuisances that, when not addressed, cause more clutter to our lives and homes. We often hold on to broken items in hopes that they will simply become workable on their own. This can be true of bad relationships and environments as well. We don’t want to toss them because they have value — when they work. Broken things do not fix themselves. If it is not honestly fixable and it is not adding value, allow yourself to remove it from your life. True or False: I can get organized if I absolutely have to Tip: Pretend you are planning for a party Remember the last time you were getting ready to


move or important guests were coming over? You really got in gear to clean up the house because you knew you had to. Why not attack your de-cluttering exercise as if you were opening your home for an important party? Get into gear, and make it shine. Doing so is a “mind choice,” not a “mood choice” and you have the ability to control this. In the end, you will have a clutter-free home to enjoy just for yourself and your family! You are your most important dignitary and you deserve it. True or False: Wealthy people accumulate more things Tip: Think green. Eliminate the excess and replace with real rewards You do not have to be wealthy to collect more stuff than you need. And, having more stuff does not mean you are more successful. Our happiest times, times of pure glee or total fulfillment, are not comprised of days collecting items that eventually turn into clutter. They are those important life events when we are surrounded by the people we love. Be involved in your relationships and collect memories, not meaningless stuff. Try moving from an emphasis on materialism and consumption to a focus on personal needs and personal relationships that truly matter. True or False: My closet is like my diary Tip: Separate your story from your stuff When you separate your story from your stuff, it allows you the emotional and literal space to let go and grow. Accept that things do not define you and remind yourself that items are things, not memories. Some people are hesitant to clear out a closet, garage or even their house because they feel their stuff represents who they are as a person. Look in your closet. Is it full of unworn pieces that have some emotional or historical meaning? If you still have a paisley vest given by a college boyfriend and you are far from graduation or you have furniture left to you that doesn’t fit in your home, you might need to set it free. Give these items to someone who can truly use them. True or False: My to-do list keeps me up at night Tip: Let your bedroom be a tranquil and peaceful retreat. Remove any work-related items from your sleeping space De-cluttering is especially important in your bedroom. It is estimated that more than 70 million Americans suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders. Stress is a major contributing factor to these disorders, so eliminating clutter around your bed can help to remove the reminders of things you need to do. If you find you are unable to tackle your clutter or other things that are keeping you from attaining your life goals, it might be because of other underlying issues. Depression and addictions, for example, can keep people locked in a life of immobility and separation from reality. Speaking with a professional can help you tear down the barriers to good emotional health.

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ALL THE TIME YOU HAVE,

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magine if someone gave you a five-year period and said, “You can do whatever you want.” What would you do? I’m moving into a new phase of my life, having completed five years during which I did whatever I wanted to do, including running my own consulting business, community volunteering, and the occasional mid-afternoon nap. Now I’m starting a new full-time job with a wonderful health provider. Five years ago, I could not have imagined what I’ve enjoyed. I’ve had a bucket list of items before the term “bucket list” existed. The sumAMY ABBOTT mer before college, three high school friends and I camped at the Indiana Dunes. We had deep conversations on hot July evenings about where our futures might lead. My list included a smart husband, many children, and a home with Japanese maples, meaningful work involving writing, and travel all over the world. The smart husband has been hanging around for 30 years (he calls it the “best 18 years of his life”); we have an adult son (naturally the smartest, best-looking young adult ever.) My vintage 1970s home has two beautiful Japanese

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maples in the front. I’ve written in every job since 1971, and I’ve been to a few European countries and the Indiana State Fair for vanilla taffy and lemon shake-ups. Things I couldn’t have imagined when I was 18 showed up on my bucket list five years ago when I started this journey. My mother died two years ago last week. Because I worked on contract for many health organizations, I was able to help my father in some caregiving duties during the last three years of her life. My brother, who lives near my dad, assisted my parents and now my father on a regular basis. Living 200 miles away I cannot be there all the time. I was able to be present more than if working a full-time job. During this time, I took my parents on several trips. I took Mom back to her beloved Indiana University campus six months before she died. We walked through the Indiana Memorial Union, and I could see her wheels turning. She was smiling and happy; Dad pointed out things she might remember. Did she remember Sycamore Hall, once her 1950s dorm, now offices? What resonated with my mother was the little campus Lutheran church she attended. We flew to Washington, D.C., and worshiped at the National Cathedral, where Mom thoroughly enjoyed the grand music of the pipe organ. We stood in the lobby of


Union Station where my father stood in 1949 on his Camden High School senior trip. We visited Hot Springs, Ark., where we took a spring garden tour and a boat ride on the lake. We stayed at McCormick’s Creek State Park during a Harley-Davidson convention. Every night on our evening walk, all the men flirted with Mom and asked her to go on a ride! She laughed, but didn’t go. She enjoyed her talks about the motorcycles. She unexpectedly held a two-foot black snake during a presentation by the Nature Center. After my mother’s death, my father traveled with us several times. At 18, traveling with my parents was not on my dream list. Now I treasure those trips. Since age 14, I worked on and off in journalism; in my dream I wanted to write for publications again. At 18, I thought “The New Yorker” might be calling any day. That didn’t happen. However, during the past five years, my voice came out loud and clear. Once I stopped emulating others, my own voice developed. That voice has nothing to do with — nor do I have the literary acumen — for a national magazine. However, I found my voice hidden in the people and places of Indiana, and now my column runs in a dozen communities including this one. I will write as long as I have the gift of my senses, and pen and paper or a computer. During this half-decade, my husband and I also did some travel that wasn’t possible when I had more limited

vacation. One of our tours was to Italy where our organized tour director kept us on schedule so we could see everything planned. When people asked why there were only two photo stops on the way to some Tuscan city instead of four, the tour director said, “All the time we have, is all the time we have.” I move forward with no regrets. All the time we have is all the time we have. Indiana writer Amy Abbott is the author of three books, including the upcoming “A Piece of Her Heart” available later this spring. Visit her web site at www.amyabbottwrites.com or write her at amy@amyabbottwrites.com.

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SEDENTARY AT 60 LINKED TO HIGHER RISK OF DISABILITY Researcher: Quality of later life depends on physical activity By Nanci Hellmich Gannett

Sitting too much, sometimes called sitting disease, might increase the risk of disability in people over age 60, a new study suggests. Adults this age spend an average of two-thirds of their waking time being sedentary — roughly nine hours a day, the research showed. Every additional hour adults older than 60 spend sitting increases by 50 percent their risk of being disabled for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and walking, says the study’s lead author Dorothy Dunlop, a professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Too many people “have very low levels of activity,” she says. The health problems associated with sitting disease are mounting. Research has linked too much sitting to increased risk of heart failure, Type 2 diabetes and death from cancer, heart disease and stroke. It may affect mood and creativity. One study showed that if most people spent fewer than three hours a day sitting, it would add two years to the average life expectancy in this country.

Three-year study Dunlop and colleagues reviewed data on more than 2,200 people, age 60 and older, who participated in the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The participants wore accelerometers (motion sensors) during their waking hours for one week during the threeyear survey period. Among the recent findings in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health: » 6.2 percent of participants met the government’s physical activity guidelines, which advise adults to get at least 21⁄2 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, such as brisk walking, or 11⁄4 hours of a vigorousintensity activity, such as jogging or swimming laps, or a combination of the two types. » 3.6 percent reported having disabilities in activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, walking). » The odds of a person being disabled were almost 50 percent greater for each hour spent in sedentary behavior, Dunlop says. This was true after researchers controlled for physical activity, obesity, socioeconomic status and other health factors. So if you take two women who are 65 years old who

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GET MOVING Dorothy Dunlop, a professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, offers these suggestions for replacing some sitting time with light activity: » If you are watching TV, get up and walk around the house when a commercial comes on. » When you are working in front of a computer, get up and walk around every hour. » When you go to grocery store or mall, park in a space that is far away. » When you get up to have a glass of water or for a meal, walk around the house or office. » Take the stairs instead of the elevator, if you are able.

spend the same amount of time doing exercise and have the same health profile, if one was sedentary for 12 hours a day, her chance of being disabled is about 6 percent, Dunlop says. If another person with exactly the same health profile spent 13 hours a day being sedentary, her chance of being disabled was 9 percent.

Expert: Find activity This study doesn’t not prove cause and effect, she says. It could be that disabled people are more sedentary, but there are good reasons to believe that being sedentary could lead to disability, Dunlop says. “Older adults should be as physically active as possible,” she says. “We know that moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is good for your health, and being sedentary is bad for your health. People should find opportunities to replace some of their sitting time with light activity. It’s a low-cost strategy to good health.” This study is “further evidence that simply getting off the couch has great health benefits,” says Tim Church, a physician and director of preventive medicine research at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. “The only known prescription for maximizing quality of life as we age is the prescription of physical activity.”


TERIYAKI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 8 ⁄4 cup low-sodium soy sauce ⁄4 cup honey 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks 1 small yellow onion, quartered 11⁄2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cool water 1 head Boston lettuce, separated into leaves (or similar broad, tender lettuce) 1

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In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic powder, hot sauce and fish sauce. Set aside. In a food processor, combine the carrots and onion. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the chicken, then pulse several times to begin chopping the chicken. Add the sauce, then continue pulsing just until the chicken is well chopped, but not ground. The pieces should be about 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often and breaking up any clumps, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. In a small glass, stir together the cornstarch and water, then add to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to one side of a serving platter. Arrange the lettuce leaves on the other side. Diners help themselves by spooning the chicken into individual leaves, using the leaves as they would a sandwich wrap. Nutrition information per serving: 190 calories; 60 calories from fat (32 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 70 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 18 g protein; 460 mg sodium.

Teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps are fun party foods. MATTHEW MEAD / AP

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WRAPS FOR AN EASY PARTY By J.M. Hirsch Associated Press

When you’re entertaining, try a bit of panache. So let’s reverse engineer this. To help you get in the mood, you’ll want to drink something with bubbles. Sparkling wine is the obvious choice, though don’t forget the sparkling cider for those abstaining. But you don’t have to sip them straight up. Sparkling wine and cider are delicious when doctored. For either, consider pureeing watermelon, then pouring the puree into ice cube trays and freezing. Drop one cube into each glass, then top with the sparkling beverage. Another festive idea is to grab a

jar of amarena cherries, an Italian treat of sour cherries packed in syrup. Drop one into each glass, then fill and sip. With the drinks sorted, we need something that works with bubbles. Fried food is perfect, but who wants to deep-fry at home? The other happy companion to bubbles is Asian food. So I created a simple teriyaki chicken that is served in lettuce wraps. The recipe comes together quickly, but has wonderful savory, yet light, flavors that work perfectly with your cocktails. J.M. Hirsch is the food editor for The Associated Press. He blogs at http://www.LunchBoxBlues.com and tweets at http://twitter.com/JM_Hirsch. Email him at jhirsch@ap.org

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fore pizza and rock and roll, would f I were a Connersvillian, I have had a grill before now. Maybe would hang out at Mousie’s they felt constricted somehow by Cafe. Mousie’s cooks good! the name. According to the menu Ask anybody who’s eaten cover, it is Mousie’s Café, not there, probably since it opened in Mousie’s Grill. 1953. I have been to Mousie’s Café It has the air of an institution twice, which as I said somewhere but is disguised as a bar. That’s before, is not enough. The first time what you see when you walk in the I had the chicken quesadilla from side door from the parking lot the appetizer list and would recomwhich has to be ample enough to Inside and outside views of Mousie’s, 917 mend it as a solo meal or a dish to hold between 150 Western Ave., Connersville. GARY A. SCHLUETER share as it was probably intended. and 200 people, On the second trip I tried the fish, a about the same large breaded, deep-fried walleye. It came on an almost number who could be seated in Mousie’s. fitting bun with nothing else on the plate, which made it On first glance you wouldn’t think it seem lonely or sparse. would be that many, but Mousie’s is decepThe sandwich was a la carte, meaning I had to pay tive. The first time in I thought all there extra for the cole slaw, and I’d do it again. The cole slaw was to it was the bar and the booths along GARY was excellent, which is not usually the case here in the the wall. I saw people occasionally disAUGUST Whitewater Valley. Having to pay for each item is an idea appearing into the small, dark hallway, but SCHLUETER that might cost the patron a little more, but gives them that’s what you’d expect with the bathonly what they want. It also allows for patron creativity. It rooms that way. follows the Spanish tapas idea where you have this spread On my second visit I was led through that small dark of options and arrange your plate to suit your taste. But it chamber to the full, bright expanse of dining room where makes Mousie’s a few dollars more than your average large parties might gather and mingle with other large community café/ grill/restaurant where your walleye parties. Plenty of room for more than one large party at sandwich comes with a side or two at or less than the same Mousie’s and that’s just the first thing you see. price. The dining room winds to the right and finishes in an I wouldn’t say Mousie’s food is cheap. It is reasonable upper chamber with two eight-top round tables and a and taking advantage of the special of the day will keep mirrored cabinet along one wall making the room seem you away from single-iteming your bill up into the double larger than it is. digits, if that’s a concern. But that’s just the where of Mousie’s Cafe; the what is Online reviews claim the burgers are the best in the cooking. The kitchen is the thing that allows Mousie’s Connersville. They also complain about the gravelly to fill 150 seats. The kitchen is good and it’s going to get voiced waitresses and the smoky bar. My experience was better. younger, smiling waitresses and clean air due to the new According to one of the owners who was kind enough to Indiana non-smoking law. show a photographer (which I obviously was at the time) (Thank you California wherever you are.) around, they are struggling to find the right place to fit a Gary August Schlueter of Metamora, Ind., is a correspondent grill into the kitchen-scape. for the Palladium-Item. You’d imagine a place that has been around since be-

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very time I walk through a parking lot, I look for the car we should have bought. The husband’s car was totaled by another car last year, so we had to buy another one. We bought a Mistake. That’s not the model name, but it should be. First, there’s the color. We viewed color samples in a slick brochure and chose Kodiak Brown. It’s black. If the sun hits it just right, it will reflect a deep beautiful rich brown. It happened once. On a Thursday. In the driveway. I directed a valet to the car once and said, “Over there, the brown one.” “You mean the black one?” LORI “No, it’s brown. Look again. Here, angle BORGMAN yourself just so. Better yet, come to the house on a sunny day, half an hour before sunset.” You can also see it is brown if you hold a flashlight six inches from the car. That’s us driving down the street with flashlights suspended from iron hooks mounted to the car, illuminating the brown exterior. The husband often laments the disappearance of the two-toned car. His fondness for two-toned is embarrassing, almost as embarrassing as being in a movie theater, watching a preview featuring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts and having him loudly proclaim, “If I ever say I want to see that movie, just shoot me.” We are both opinionated. Our opinions sometimes differ on movies and cars, but we agree about the Mistake. It’s terrible to have no affection for your vehicle. I’ve tried to conjure up some feelings of warmth and affection. “Aren’t these seats nice?” I say. “Look how clear the glass is on the windshield.” It’s like telling the kid with the worst handwriting in the class that he dots his i’s well. Even a car can detect condescension.

The worst thing about the Mistake is the dashboard. It would be safer to drive, text, drink, smoke, apply mascara and fry chicken all at the same time than to operate the Dashboard of a Thousand Choices. It’s called “smart technology.” That’s code for “one more thing to make you feel dumb.” There are no fewer than 28 buttons on the dash between the driver and the passenger. There’s Internet radio, Bluetooth, MP3 integrated player, incoming calls, call to text, and more. All that’s missing is a button to froth a latte. Of course, everything is voice activated, but the Mistake doesn’t seem to like our voices. “CALL HOME!” “Calling Joan.” The Mistake prefers accents. It will respond to a thick Southern drawl, a stiff British accent and pirate talk, but not us. Good luck finding the button that turns on the radio. I’d like to see the dummy crash test for that one. “Not bad, only six broken bones.” All I’m saying is, don’t let your insurance lapse. I have a bad feeling about the Mistake, a feeling that it is going to last 300,000 miles. We’ll learn to like it. We’ll have to. In the meantime, would a car maker please consider bringing back the punch-button radio? I feel so desperate I’d buy a car like that even if it was two-toned. Lori Borgman is the author of “My Memory is Shot, All I Retain Now is Water.” Contact her at lori@loriborgman.com

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CALENDAR Arts and crafts » Art Guild, 6 p.m. April 1, Preble County Visual Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Meets the first Tuesday of the month. Bring works in progress, finished works, or even blank canvases and speak with other artists. (937) 456-3999 or www.takepartinart.net » Centerville Yarn Club, 5-7 p.m. April 3, CentervilleCenter Township Public Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Knit, crochet, and do needlework with your friends. Free. (765) 855-5223 or read@centervillelibrary.info » Spinning Yarns with Samantha, 1:30 p.m. April 8, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. The Woman’s Club of Richmond program will feature Samantha Miller, co-owner of Ply Fiber Arts shop. Guests welcome to attend for $4. (765) 277-9359 or mgriffey@comcast.net.

Books » Jane Austen discussions, 3 p.m. April 5, “Mansfield Park” and 3 p.m. May 3, “Persusasion,” Two Sisters: Books and More, 193 Ft. Wayne Ave., Richmond. Free. » NSY Adult Book Club, 5:30.-7 p.m. April 9, Two Sisters Book Store, 193 Ft. Wayne Ave., Richmond. Are you an adult who loves to read teen and young adult novels? For those of us in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Upcoming dates and books: April 9, “Stargirl” by J. Spinelli; May 21, “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Asher » Jane Austen Movie Series, 2-4 p.m. April 12 and May 10, Centerville-Center Township Public Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville, Ind. Free. » Books, Music, Movies and More Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 23-24 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 25-26, MorrissonReeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Preview night offered 4-6:30 p.m. April 22 for members (memberships are $5 for individuals). (765) 966-8291 or mrlinfo.org

Cars » 21st annual car show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 26, Ivy Tech Community College, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for $15 per car. NASCAR simulator. Free public admission. (765) 966-2656 ext. 4016 » Homecoming-Show & Tell/Swap & Sell, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 17, Model T Museum, 309 N. Eighth St., Richmond. The Model T Museum hosts again its Show & Tell event. This year a Swap Meet is being added to the mix. www.mtfca.com or (765) 488-0026

Community involvement » Old Trail District BSA Adult Leaders’ Roundtable, 7-8 p.m. April 10, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. Monthly training, program plans and idea exchange of Cub Scout and Boy Scout adult leaders. All leaders, parents and potential leaders are welcome. (765) 962-7191 » BOOST 2.0: From Vision to Vitality, Building on

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our Strengths Together, April 22, Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall, In diana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Continental breakfast and informal networking from 7:30 – 8 a.m. with program from 8-9 a.m. Free. Reservation required at iue.edu/business/leadership/programs/springleadership-forum.php. (765) 973-8343 » Nettle Creek Rural/Urban banquet, 6:30 p.m. May 3, Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown, Ind.

Faith » Christian Worldview in Real Life Workshop, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 29, EUM Worship Center, 1451 Sater St., Greenville, Ohio. Featuring John Stonestreet from the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. It will demonstrate how Christianity, as expressed through the Scriptures, provides the basis for a complete world and life view. Registration: www.eumchurch.org or (937) 5483211. $15 per person.

Health, fitness and environment » Hiking the Tri-State with author Tammy York, 6:30 p.m. March 27, Preble County District Library, 301 N. Barron St., Eaton, Ohio. Author Tammy York (of “60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Cincinnati”) visits to discuss the basics of hiking and various hiking spots in the area. Free. (937) 456-4331 » An Evening with Frances Moore Lappé, 7:30 p.m. March 28, Earlham College , 801 National Road W., Richmond. Lappé, a 1966 Earlham graduate, is the author or co-author of 18 books including “Diet for a Small Planet” and “EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think to Create the World We Want” and co-founder of the Small Planet Fund. $8 for adults; $5 for students and seniors. Box office: (765) 983-1474 » Herbal Tea Luncheon, noon April 5, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. The education theme is “What’s Underneath?” featuring Ladies Underpinnings, presented by Jan Brady. The menu will feature herbal recipes, including brandied wild mushroom and herb soup; spring greens with basil vinaigrette; bacon, spinach and herb quiche; scones, gingered pears and assorted tea cookies and iced and hot teas. Guests are invited to dress in their finest attire and wear a favorite hat of yesteryear. $25 per person. Reservations: (937)787-4256 or preblecountyhistoricalsociety @frontier.com.

History » Civil War Spring Drill, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3, Huddleston Farmhouse, 838 National Road, Cambridge City, Ind. Visitors can witness camp arrangements, marching demonstrations, musket loading and firing, and interact with the re-enactors about their hobby and the battles they’ve waged. The Huddleston Farmhouse will be open


CALENDAR for tours. It operates as the National Road Heritage Site, with exhibits offering a picture of travel along the historic byway from the pioneer era to the present. Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks. Suggested donation of $5 per adult, children/students free. RSVP: civilwarday2014.eventbrite.com. (800) 450-4534

Kids and Family » Pre-school Story Time and Museum Exploration, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., April 3, Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. First and third Thursdays of each month through May. For 3- to 5-yearolds. Free. (765) 983-1303. » “Stuart Little,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 12, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Presented by Stage One Youth Theatre. (765) 962-1816 or www.gorct.org.

Jobs and Economy » Read to Lead book discussion of “For the Love of Cities” by Peter Kageyama, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26, Whitewater Hall Community Room, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Katherine Frank, facilitator. No charge. Box lunch provided. Register at www.iue.edu/business/leadership/programs. » Four College Job Fair, 2-6 p.m. April 1, Lingle Hall, Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Sponsored by Earlham College, Indiana University East, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University College of Technology and the Wayne County Task Force on Jobs. http:// waynecountyjobs.net. » Management Sampler Series: Project Management Tool, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2, Whitewater Hall Community Room, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. No charge. Register at www.iue.edu/ business/leadership/programs. » Management Series: Coaching and Developing, 9 a.m.-noon April 9, Whitewater Hall community room, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. $75 per person or $50 for a group of three or more from the same organization or business. Discount for Wayne County Chamber members. Registration at www.iue.edu/business/leadership/programs. » Paint Purdue Pink, April 11, Purdue College of Technology at Richmond, 2325 Chester Blvd. All-day event for high school girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Teachers, counselors or administrators can nominate girls for participation. techrichmond@purdue.edu or (765) 973-8228. » Wayne County Job Fair, 2-6 p.m. April 17, Kuhlman Center, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. http://waynecountyjobs.net. » Management Series: Managing Across the Generations, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23, Whitewater Hall, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Presented by Stephan Belding of the Millennial Consulting

Group. Cost: $75 per person or $50 for a group of three or more from the same organization or business. Discount for Wayne County Chamber members. Registration: www.iue.edu/business/leadership/programs. » Read to Lead book discussion, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30, Whitewater Hall Community Room, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Topic: “Begging for Change: The Dollars and Sense of Making Nonprofits Responsive, Efficient and Rewarding for All” by Robert Egger. Darla Lane, facilitator. No charge. Box lunch provided. Register at www.iue.edu/business/ leadership/programs.

Music » Richmond Community Orchestra concert, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., March 30, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. “Mostly classical” concert of the Richmond Community Orchestra. Admission is free. Donations welcome. The concert will include pieces by Beethoven, Sibelius, and a concerto for tuba and orchestra featuring RCO tubist Curt Borntrager. » Melissa Manchester, 8 p.m. April 5, Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville, Ohio. $30. Tickets: (937) 5470908 or www.centerforarts.net » Wabash College Glee Club Concert, 2-3 p.m. April 6, St. John Lutheran Church, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond. Free will offering. (765) 935-2481 » Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. April 12, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Theme: “Europe Comes to America” with Wolfgang Korngold’s swashbuckling film music; Irish-born Victor

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CALENDAR Herbert’s cello concerto, with Melita Hunsinger as soloist; and Bohemian Antonin Dvorak’s tribute to “The New World.” Adult, $15-$20; students through grade 12, free. (765) 966-5181 or richmondsymphony.org » Jazz & Percussion Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 12, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Student groups play hits from the last 100 years and wacky pieces. Free. No tickets required. » Gospel Festival featuring BET Gospel Artists Alexis Spight and Joshua Rogers, 7 p.m. April 13, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Gospel Revelations Choir, songs, praise dances, and spoken word. Free admission, no tickets required. » Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 25, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Features composers from around the world. Free. » Earlham Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. April 26, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Featuring a set of symphonic dances from various time periods, including “Symphonic Dances” from “West Side Story.” Free. » Community choral concert, 7 p.m. April 27, St. Mary’s Church, 701 N. A St., Richmond. American composer Morten Lauridsen’s ethereally beautiful “Lux Aeterna” featuring members of the Earlham choirs, Richmond Chorale and the Richmond Symphony. Free. » Toledo Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 3, Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville, Ohio. The music of Mozart. (937) 547-0908 or www.centerforarts.net » Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. May 4, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Theme: “Broadway Comes to Richmond.” Tenor Tim

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King and RSO Singers join orchestra in songs from shows such as “West Side Story,” “Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Chorus Line” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Adult, $15$20; students through grade 12, free. (765) 966-5181 » Gopsel Harmony Plus featuring The Fishermen, Noon May 13, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. The Woman’s Club of Richmond will feature The Fishermen, a group from Bethel A.M.E. Church in Richmond. Guests welcome to attend for $4 plus $13 for the luncheon. (765) 277-9359 or mgriffey@comcast.net. » The Inspiration of Broadway featuring Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and J. Mark McVey, 8 p.m. May 17, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. McVey performed in “Les Miserables.” Featuring songs such as “Climb Every Mountain,” “Get Happy,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Seasons of Love.” Tickets limited. $28 for adults, $20 for students. (765) 973-3350 or (888) 248-4242 or www.civichall.com.

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 mrlinfo.org for reservations.

Theater » “Spamalot,” Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays on April 4-6 and 11-13. Adults, $15; students with ID and seniors (65-plus), $12. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy (Monty Python and the Holy Grail), Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. This Tony Award winning musical will make you laugh until you cry. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org. » “Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., April 4, Earlham College , 801 National Road W., Richmond. The play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts for his father’s murder, setting him on a journey seeking his personal mortality. Presented by The Acting Company, recipient of numerous awards including a Tony Award. $8/adults, $5/students and seniors. www.earlham.edu or (765) 983-1474 » “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” 7:30 p.m. April 5, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Tony Award-winning play performed by The Acting Company. It centers on the misadventures of two minor characters from “Hamlet.” $8/adults, $5/students and seniors. (765) 983-1474 or www.earlham.edu » “Lend Me a Tenor” comedy, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays on May 9-11 and 16-17. Tickets: Adults, $15; students with ID and seniors (65-plus), $12. (765) 962-1816 or www.gorct.org.


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ou might already know that Medicare is a medical insurance program for people who are 65 or older and for people who are disabled at any age. Some people are covered only by one type of Medicare; others opt to pay extra for more coverage. Understanding Medicare can save you money. If you’re eligible for and want to be covered by Medicare Part B medical insurance, now is the time to sign up. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B runs from Jan. 1 through March 31. Before you make a decision about general enrollment, here is some useful information. There are four parts to Medicare: Parts A, B, C and D. Part A helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and other services. Part B helps pay for doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits and other medical services TERESA and supplies not covered by Part A. Part C BRACK allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a managed health care organization. These plans, known as Medicare Advantage Plans, might help lower your costs of receiving medical services, or you might get extra benefits for an additional monthly fee. You must have both Parts A and B to enroll in Part C. And Part D is the Medicare Prescription Drug Program. There is a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. In 2013, the standard premium is $104.90. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. Your Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll during your initial enrollment period, or when you first become eligible. There are exceptions to this rule. For example, you can delay your Medicare Part B enrollment without having to pay higher premiums if you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member. If this situation applies to you, you have a “special enrollment period” in which to sign up for Medicare Part B, without paying the premium surcharge for late enrollment. This rule allows you to: » Enroll in Medicare Part B at any time while you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member; or » Enroll in Medicare Part B during the eight-month period that begins following the last month your group health coverage ends, or following the month employment ends, whichever comes first.

If you receive disability benefits and have coverage from a working family member, the same rules apply. If you live in one of the 50 states or Washington, D.C., and you’re already receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits or railroad retirement payments, you will be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B automatically. However, because you must pay a premium for Part B coverage, you have the option of turning it down. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B when you first become eligible to apply and you don’t fall under the special enrollment period, you’ll have to wait until the general enrollment period, which is Jan. 1 through March 31 of each year. At that time, you might have to pay a higher Medicare Part B premium. For more information about Medicare, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at www.medicare.gov. Or read our publication on Medicare at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10043.html. Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.

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EXTEND YOUR WI-FI RANGE Q: I have a big house and my Wi-Fi doesn’t reach all corners. What can I do to increase its range? A: There are several tricks you can use to do this. For the best signal, make sure your Wi-Fi router is out in the open. They work best in high places. The fewer walls and obstructions (think microwaves, washers, dryers, cordless phones) you have in the way of you and your gadget, the better. If you have a combination modem and router in a back room, you might have your provider move the connecting line of your cable modem to a more central location. Have them upgrade it while they’re at it. Finally, if your Wi-Fi router is old — sorry to get geeky here, but if it’s an 802.11b or 802.11g — consider upgrading to the 802.11n or 802.11ac standard. Q: I noticed that I have apps on my iPhone that I don’t use, but they are taking KIM up a lot of space in the cloud. How do I get KOMANDO rid of them? A: If you delete the app on your gadget, it’s no longer in the cloud. iCloud only backs up photos and videos in your camera roll, the device settings, ringtones, visual voicemail, and app data. If you see a deleted app, it is probably just there because it’s a part of your purchase history, which is also backed up in the cloud. To get rid of that app backup data, go to Settings>>iCloud>>Storage and Backup>>Manage Storage. Then select which apps you no longer wish to back up and select Turn Off & Delete. Q: My grandchildren never talk on the phone — they only text. I want to keep in touch with them, but my fingers are just too big and the type is too small on my Android. There has to be a better way! A: You’re in luck. There are plenty of programs that can make the keyboard on your phone big enough so you can type without frustration. You can make the text on your phone bigger by going to Settings>>Accessibility. Then check the box for Large text. Then you could try out an app like Big Buttons Keyboard, which makes your

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phone’s keyboard bigger. And if you want to ditch the keyboard and typing altogether, you could also try a typeto-text app like Text to Speech. Q: My family and I are getting ready for a big move across country. To lighten our load, we decided to sell some of our old gadgets. What’s the best way to go about it? A: Before you sell anything, you want to make sure you have wiped all the devices of any personal data or files. For Apple gadgets, go to Settings>>General>>Reset. Select “Erase All Content and Settings” and then tap the red button that pops up. For Androids, go to Settings>>Personal>>Backup & Reset. Select the Factory data reset button. For laptops and PCs, you will want to erase everything on the hard drive. Once your gadgets are clean and ready to go, you can see what they are worth, or even sell them to a site like Gazelle, Nextworth, YouRenew and BuyMyTronics. Test all the sites to see which one will give you the best price. Q: I have a 6GB monthly data plan, but my teenage daughter has used 4GB in just two weeks on her iPhone 5c! What do I do? A: The best place to start is to make sure she is using Wi-Fi whenever possible. The iPhone 5c has gotten several complaints that it’s guzzling data — that’s because the phone doesn’t automatically prioritize Wi-Fi over other connections. You will need to set this manually. You also want to make sure your daughter has her phone in airplane mode when she’s not using it, or when she is at school. This will stop any open apps in the background from using any data. Finally, you could try an app like Onavo Extend that compresses your data and will show you where your data are being used, and how much it has saved you. 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 www.komando.com. E-mail her at techcomments@usatoday.com.


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Specialty Care

Primary Care Cambridge City

Cambridge City Family Medicine 1 East Church Street (765) 478-6108

Hagerstown

Hagerstown Family Practice 4829 North State Road 1 (765) 489-3935

Richmond

Pediatric & Internal Medicine 1434 Chester Boulevard (765) 966-5527 Reid Family Health 1250 Chester Blvd. (765) 935-8581 Reid Internal Medicine 1471 Chester Blvd. (765) 935-4088 Reid Medical Associates 1350 Chester Blvd, Ste. A (765) 935-8914 Reid Urgent Care 1350 Chester Blvd., Ste. B (765) 935-1905 Richmond Family Care Center 795 Sim Hodgin Pkwy. (765) 966-5949

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Cardiology

Richmond Cardiology Associates 4829 N. State Road 1, Hagerstown (800) 456-3176 1100 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 210, Richmond (765) 962-1337

Cardiothoracic Sugery Reid Cardiothoracic Surgeons 1100 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 240, Richmond (765) 983-3427

Ear, Nose & Throat Reid ENT 101 S. 10th St., Richmond (765) 966-1600

Endocrinology

Reid Endocrinology Center 1050 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 110B, Richmond (765) 935-8941

General Surgery

General Surgeons 1050 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 120, Richmond (765) 962-6053

Orthopedics

Reid Orthopedics 1400 Highland Rd., Richmond (765) 935-8905

Oncology

Reid Oncology Associates 1100 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 105, Richmond (765) 935-8773

Plastic Surgery

Allure Center for Plastic Surgery 1100 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 200, Richmond Moving Jan. 6 - 1911 Chester blvd. (765) 962-4872

Psychiatric

Reid Psychiatric Associates 1100ReidPkwy,Richmond (765) 983-3050

Pulmonary

Reid Pulmonary Care 1050 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 205b, Richmond (765) 935-8943

Rheumatology

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Richmond Rheumatology Center 1100 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 110, Richmond (765) 935-8923

Intensivist

Sleep Disorder Center 1350 Chester Blvd, Richmond (765) 983-7966

Neurology

Urological Care 1485 Chester Blvd, Richmond (765) 962-8551

Reid Infectious Disease 1050 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 205, Richmond (765) 935-8928 Reid Intensivists 1100ReidPkwy-CriticalCare,Richmond (765) 983-3080 Reid Neurology Associates 1050 Reid Pkwy, Ste. 210, Richmond (765) 939-7711

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