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Siblings’ caring spirit shines through .................................. 4 Volunteer opportunity ......................................................... 7 Seniors encouraged to share time, talents........................... 8 Community’s mental health, gardening linked.................. 9 Glowing with excitement over flowers, balloons ............ 11 Vivaldi has nothing on Indiana’s Four Seasons .................12 Hardware mystery down the drain .................................. 13 6 simple secrets of great relationships............................... 14 Those 50 and older often happy at work........................... 15 Older Americans benefit from My Social Security .............16 Local events calendar......................................................... 17 Restaurant feature: Ainsley’s Cafe & Harbor Bar .............. 20 A springtime take on the classic crabcake ....................... 21 Tech questions answered ................................................... 22
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SIBLINGS’ CARING SPIRIT
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inchester resident Edna Pittman was recently named Reid Hospital’s “Volunteer of the Month,” continuing what’s become a family tradition. Two of Pittman’s sisters, Bonnie Kenworthy, 74, and Ruth Haskett, 71, also have received that honor. Pittman, 76, comes from a family of eight children, six of whom are or were Reid volunteers. Kenworthy, of Richmond, was the first to volunteer about nine years ago. She was followed by Pittman, Haskett, and brother Johnny Alvey, 72. Sisters Carolyn Schwab, 79, and Esther Mock, 81, also joined the “family cause.” “Bonnie influenced all of us,” Pittman said. “She talked us into it. We worked in the old hospital and helped move into the new hospital, doing things like directing where things should go.” When the move to the new hospital campus was first announced, Pittman said she considered quitting because both the personnel and the building were unfamiliar. “Bonnie talked me into staying,” Pittman said. “I love it. I really enjoy it. I’ve missed a lot of time this year
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Edna Pittman, left, and Bonnie Kenworthy hold the warm blankets they gave to patients as volunteers in the emergency room at Reid Hospital. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM
because of the weather and I really missed being there at the hospital. I try to be dependable.” Pittman, who’s logged more than 1,000 hours of service at Reid, is an emergency room volunteer. She gets warm blankets for those who are chilly, and provides water and coffee to those who are waiting.
Siblings Bonnie Kenworthy, left, Edna Pittman, Carolyn Schwab, Esther Mock, Ruth Haskett and Johnny Alvey at Reid Hospital, where they have all volunteered. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM “I help by providing comfort,” Pittman said. “I enjoy helping people.” Pittman worked for 36 years in the carton department at Anchor Glass in Winchester. She makes the drive to Richmond once a week to volunteer at the hospital. Mock, who also lives in Winchester, has reduced her service to a few special events, due to her age, Kenworthy said. Haskett, who has helped in several departments, has a vision problem, which has somewhat curtailed her volunteer work, Pittman said. Alvey also volunteered for a while in the emergency room as a paper “shredder” until he accepted a new job. Schwab began volunteering about two years ago, Kenworthy said. Schwab initially told her sisters she’d never volunteer, Kenworthy said, which she equated with working for no pay. Schwab is now a “people talk” volunteer. “People talkers” visit with lonely inpatients. “She told me I was right, that money means nothing when you’re helping lonely people,” Kenworthy said of Schwab. “When you shake their hand, put your arm around them, it makes their day. There are a lot of older
“ ... Money means nothing when you’re helping lonely people. When you shake their hand, put your arm around them, it makes their day. There are a lot of older people who don’t have anyone to visit them. Reid, through its volunteer program, does wonderful work.” BONNIE KENWORTHY, volunteer
Reid Hospital & Health Care Services at 1100 Reid Parkway in Richmond. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE PHOTO people who don’t have anyone to visit them. Reid, through its volunteer program, does wonderful work.” Kenworthy admits she was a little cautious at first about the idea of working in the emergency room. “I thought the E.R. would be blood and such,” Kenworthy said. “They keep it cool in there to reduce bacterial growth, so we offer patients warm blankets. It’s like you gave them a million dollars.” When she was younger, Kenworthy said she didn’t think she could care for the elderly. “They have been a blessing to me,” she said. “I’ve fed them and they’ve encouraged me.” Reid has about 400 volunteers who donate 52,000 hours of their time annually to helping the hospital, said Randy Kirk, Reid vice president and president of the Reid Foundation. “Among volunteer programs, ours is one of the deepest and strongest in the state,” Kirk said. “It’s been that way for 100 years. The community support for Reid can be measured in different ways and the volunteers we See SIBLINGS, Page 6
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have and their willingness to give back is such an integral part of what we do. They touch every department. The ‘blue jackets’ are everywhere and the Alveys are a true family affair.” The family’s two youngest members, Phillip Alvey, 65, and Phyllis Hildebrand, 63, have not yet joined their older siblings as hospital volunteers, but that doesn’t mean they’re passing their days in rocking chairs. Hildebrand recently retired and immediately got a job at Lowe’s to stay busy, Kenworthy said. Phillip Alvey retired as an over-the-road truck driver and within days had a job driving a city bus, Kenworthy said. “We’re all really hyper,” Kenworthy said. “The whole family has worked until they were 70.” The siblings, who grew up in Richmond, remain close. Their parents divorced 63 years ago, leaving their mother to raise eight children, Kenworthy said. “We’re all super close. We tell each other everything and we’re all believers,” Kenworthy said of their religious faith. “We went to work as soon as we could and we were not selfish. We all helped each other and we’re still helping each other. We go shopping, out to eat. It’s one for all and all for one.”
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY  Name of agency: Reid Hospital & Health Care Services  Address: 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond  Website: www.reidhospital.org  Mission of your organization: The Volunteer Services Department of Reid Hospital is dedicated to providing a vital dimension of service excellence to patients, families, visitors, staff and the communities Reid serves in ways that support the hospital’s mission of wholeness in body, mind and spirit.  What opportunities do you have available for volunteers?  Hospice: In-home visits to allow family to run errands, etc. Needed for Wayne County and surrounding areas served by Reid. Especially in need of male volunteers. No direct care or patient contact required.  CafÊ Greeter/Aides: Welcome guests, help them find selections, offer assistance when needed.  Ginkgo Boutique (gift shop) or Reid @ Home Store: Assist customers and/or staff, assists with cash registers when needed.  Orthopedic Office: Greet, provide directions and /or assistance.  Emergency Services: Provide comfort measures for patients and families. Greatest needs are weekends and evenings.
 Outpatient Radiology: Waiting room assistance; escort patients to dressing rooms and/or procedure area.  What days/hours do you need volunteers? Many shifts are available (usually three to four hours per week); days and times vary by area.  What would be helpful for prospective volunteers to know about your organization? Reid offers many discounts and benefits to those volunteering their time. Discounts are available in the cafÊ, Ginkgo Boutique, Reid @ Home and Uniform stores, on massages and in our pharmacy (requires at least six hours per month), plus there are many local business discounts. There are many health benefits to volunteering in addition to helping others and staying connected with your community.  Who should a prospective volunteer contact? At www.reidhospital.org, click on the Career tab, then Volunteering at Reid, then online application. Those interested also can contact Nikki Adams, Volunteer Services assistant, at (765) 983-3152 and Nikki.Adams@ReidHospital.org or Krista Thornsberry, director, Volunteer Services, at 983-3152 and Krista.Thornsberry@ReidHospital.org.  Do you have any additional needs for supplies, etc. that someone might be able to donate? Newer magazines, no more than 6 months old, especially children’s magazines; hardback and paperback books; decks of cards; crossword puzzles, Word Search or Sudoku (large print is nice); fabric, buttons, zippers (items that may be used for activity blankets for our volunteers).
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Ronda Pope, right, honors Roma Meyer with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for accumulating 4,000 lifetime volunteer hours during the 2013 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) annual volunteer recognition dinner at Fountain City Wesleyan Church. JOSHUA SMITH / PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE
SENIORS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE TIME, TALENTS By Millicent Martin Emery If you’re 55 or older, you’re encouraged to RSVP. Retired Senior Volunteer Program encourages residents to get active in their communities through volunteering. Although “retired” is in the name, you don’t have to be retired to participate. RSVP is a national program offered locally through Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. It offers to match volunteers with local agencies needing their help for special projects, one-day events or long-term service. RSVP also keeps track of any volunteer hours donated by seniors who submit their information to the organization and submits that data to help receive future grants. Volunteers are encouraged to fill out forms and submit them by the fifth of each month. Hundreds of local volunteers submit their hours served. The organization tries to raise money each year to have a meal and program to honor its volunteers. In addition to helping local charities who need the manpower, staying active and giving time to local organizations can help seniors feel better physically and emotionally. One of RSVP’s big projects is helping distribute food monthly to seniors in need through the Gleaners Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The program is for those age 60 and older who meet income guidelines.
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RSVP’s office is located at Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St. For more information, call Ronda Pope at (765) 983-7309 or email rpope@richmondindiana.gov.
COMMUNITY’S MENTAL HEALTH, GARDENING LINKED
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Christopher Q. Smith has participated in the community garden project. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
n the spring of 2013, Meridian Health Services joined “Sprout of Control,” which is the Wayne County community garden initiative. A research study by Van Den Berg, and Custers (2011) found that gardening greatly reduces acute stress in individuals. With that information, Meridian Health Services employees felt that gardening would be a wonderful tool to help our consumers cope with their anxiety and depressive symptoms. Our staff also agreed that because of income restrictions many of our clients lack access to fresh produce, and this would be a perfect opportunity for our consumers to gain this access. Throughout the project, clients participated in every aspect of the garden, including planting of the seeds, caring for seedlings of their own, weeding, COLUMN BY pruning and ultimately harvesting. ParSAYWARD ticipating in this garden proved to have SALAZAR an immediate effect on our consumers. The garden not only produced fresh vegetables but also produced positive results with our consumers. Rebecca Thompson, a case manager for our Specialized Community Intervention Team (SCIT), reported a consumer who was completely paralyzed by his budget concerns was able to find joy in life after working in the community garden. He was encouraged to bring some seed flats to his home, and was instructed how to care for them. COLUMN BY During this time, the consumer was SHEILA A. focused on his plants, and ensuring they JONES were healthy and growing. Because of his focus on the plants, he was able to refocus his energy from his budget concerns to his garden. The seedlings provided a sense of pride for the consumer and he shared about the progress of his seedlings daily. Throughout the summer our staff observed how the garden assisted our consumers in managing time, space, and their individual selves in a positive, handson community experience. Our consumers also learned how to employ many coping skills such as exercise, stress management, and calming techniques, while tending to the community garden.
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Christopher Q. Smith works in Meridian Health Services’ community garden. Staff say participating in the project decreases stress and improves self-esteem, pride and understanding of healthy eating. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
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One consumer reported when he was “out at the garden I felt calm and relaxed, where normally I feel aggravated and angered.” Another consumer reported the garden helped her feel “at peace” in a chaotic environment. “The clients that were involved with the community garden really had a sense of pride due to planting, weeding, and picking the garden,” said case manager Lois Howell. In the fall, Meridian Health Services staff taught our consumers new skills they will continue to utilize in the future. Nicole Whallon, a SCIT case manager, guided a group of consumers in harvesting produce from the garden, and taught them how to preserve what they harvested for the winter. One of our consumers learned to barter
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with his produce. This consumer traded several of his fresh vegetables for other needed foods such as meat, bread and cheese. Case managers also helped clients by teaching them how to cook the fresh produce from the community garden in the “Food and Mood groups” led weekly at Meridian Health Services. At Meridian Health Services, we believe in whole body health. Participating in the community garden not only aided our consumers in decreasing their mental health symptoms, but also improved their social and physical health. Our consumers came away from the project with increased self-esteem, pride, and understanding of food and healthy eating. We look forward to another summer of gardening and positive results. Please contact Sayward.Salazar@ meridianhs.org for more information on the program. Sayward Salazar and Sheila A. Jones write on behalf of Meridan Health Services, located at 630 E. Main St. Suite 200, Richmond.
Dave Hagy and Katy Leffers enjoy watching water splash at the fountain during the 2013 1st Bloom & Glow in the Richmond Rose Garden and Glen Miller Park. This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4. RACHEL E. SHEELEY / PALLADIUM-ITEM FILE
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Make time to stop and smell the roses this summer. The Richmond Rose Garden has been a beautiful (and fragrant, if you take time to get up close ) site for 27 years along U.S. 40. It’s not all just red roses. There are many shades of pink, white, yellow, orange and even multicolored blooms — more than 100 varieties of All American Selections Roses are featured. In addition, blooming annuals, perennials and ornamental trees add texture to the garden. Volunteers maintain the garden and raise money for new plants. I’ve always enjoyed visiting the garden each summer. Now, it’s an even more special place to MILLIE me because my boyfriend and I took MARTIN several strolls through the park while we EMERY were dating, and under a shade tree by the deep pink Knock Out roses, I received my engagement ring three years ago in May. We tossed coins in the fountain and made wishes too. This is the time of year when the roses really begin to pop out, so volunteers have planned an event on June 4 called the 1st Bloom and Glow to get folks excited about the garden for summer and raise money for maintenance. Last year was the first time the event was offered and hundreds turned out. The 1st Bloom refers to the beginning of the rose blooming season and visitors will be invited to stroll the Richmond Rose Garden as the sun prepares to set. Tickets are on sale in advance to enjoy hors d’oeuvres at stations around the garden. The glow refers to a hot air balloon glow that will also take place that evening adjacent to the garden on the former golf course at Glen Miller Park. Several hot air balloons will be glowing at about 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to the balloon glow.
If you have to miss the 1st Bloom event, you’ll still be able to see the rose garden this summer. It is open all year long during park hours, and no admission is charged. The garden is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking is available, so everyone can enjoy the beauty of this local treasure.
IF YOU GO » What: 1st Bloom and Glow » Where: Richmond Rose Garden and former Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main Street, Richmond » When: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4. » Food will be available from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at stations around the garden. Wayne County musician Pat O’Neal will play music throughout the evening. Balloon glow will be at about 8:30 p.m. » Cost: Tickets for gourmet hors d’oeuvres from Jen Ferrell’s catering business, Taste, plus coffee and soft drinks, will be $20 in advance. Tickets are available at the Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau’s Welcome Center, 5701 National Road E. Advance purchase strongly encouraged. No cost to attend balloon glow. » Info: (765) 962-8914, aherrman@frontier.com or richmondrosegarden.com
HOW TO HELP Donations are accepted throughout the year for the rose garden’s maintenance, such as buying roses for planting, improving lighting and upgrading irrigation. Contributions may be sent in care of Wayne County Foundation marked for the Rose Garden Fund, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond, IN 47374. Volunteers are also needed to take care of the garden. For more information about the fund or volunteering, call (765) 962-1638.
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VIVALDI HAS NOTHING ON
INDIANA’S FOUR SEASONS Southern Indiana is at the peak of spring blooming, and it is glorious. My Japanese maple has leafed out with vibrant dark red leaves. Our dogwood offered a spiritual nudge by blooming cross-marked leaves on Easter morning. The fragile pear trees punctuate almost every neighborhood along with tulip trees and bushes in pastel shades. Everywhere there is renewal, rebirth, and the reminders that spring means hope. I’ve lived in Indiana all but six years in Florida and summer in Wisconsin. To me, one of our state’s joys is the regularity of the four seasons. During my first autumn in Florida, my Fort Wayne friend Doris sent me a yellow mailing envelope full of crusty October AMY ABBOTT leaves. When I opened the envelope, I was overcome by the wonderful smells of an Indiana autumn. I’ve observed while there is much beauty in our seasons, there are some things I could live without. I also notice a regional difference between the seasons. For the past few years in southwestern Indiana, we’ve had four seasons. I call them Ugh, Sneezing, Humidity, and Fall Festival. Ugh is the season of black ice. While last winter brought a record amount of snow, our area is usually cold and gray and icy. We have sleet, freezing rain, drizzle and something called snizzle, and black ice. The sidewalk might appear clear, safe, and ready for customers, but one wrong step on black ice and you are done for. While I’m grateful that southwestern Indiana is often spared some of the fiercer weather of the balance of Indiana, black ice is a danger. The next season is Sneezing. This morning my husband and I drove to breakfast, and he sneezed from our house to Cracker Barrel. After breakfast, he wiped his eyes from the tears. Were they tears of joy from hearing that twangy cover of “Folsom Prison Blues?” No, it was just the overwhelming, mind-numbing, sinus-sucking, everyday life in southern Indiana during allergy season. Almost every year, we turn the heat off the same day we turn the air conditioning on. So much for spring. The end of Sneezing brings us to our longest season in southwestern Indiana, Humidity.
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From the first week of May to the early part of October, we will be regaled with Mother Nature’s sweat glands. I moved to the Evansville area from Tampa Bay, Florida. Having grown up in northern Indiana, I was thrilled to come home and be away from Florida’s pervasive humidity. I was stunned to learn that humidity is markedly worse along the Ohio River than it was in Florida. A possible explanation might be the sea breezes or the evening thunderstorms or our valley geography and all the plants spewing out along the river. The final season between Humidity and Black Ice is Fall Festival. Only one week in October, thousands of people will gather every day and night for a week along Franklin Street in Evansville for one of the nation’s largest and oldest street fairs. Humidity sometimes makes an appearance, which can be an ugly surprise for those already volunteering in a food booth over a hot fryer. For many of us, Fall Festival is a favorite season with our favorite goodies, ranging from fried candy bars to sausage burgers. Indiana is a very long state; weather in The Region (far northwestern corner) can be vastly different from that in Muncie or Madison on any given day. When I went to college at Ball State, my parents west of Fort Wayne often had completely different weather, especially in the winter. Today there’s usually a six- to 10-degree temperature difference in winter and summer between West Lafayette (where my father lives) to our little southwestern Indiana town. We share one season throughout the state, road construction season. I moved to Florida in 1982, and as we drove out of the state, Interstate 65 was being improved. It was still being improved when we moved back. That continuous quality improvement thing is happening today on many parts of I-65. Two Valparaiso men recently started a Facebook campaign to change the state bird from the cardinal to the white-breasted nuthatch. I’ll have none of that. Perhaps the Indiana state bird should be the orange traffic cone. Amy Abbott is an Indiana writer whose new book, “A Piece of Her Heart,” is being released this spring. Amy likes to hear from readers at amy@amyabbottwrites.com.
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DOWN THE DRAIN
The entire family was here recently, 14 in all including six crumb-crunchers younger than 5. We had a joint birthday party for two of the grands with pink princess cupcakes and chocolate train cupcakes. The day after everyone cleared out, I noticed that the drain stopper was missing from the downstairs bathroom sink. Yes, I could look straight down that pipe into a dark abyss to nowhere. I was certain I hadn’t been able to see down the drain the day before. The last thing you want to do is accuse your own flesh and blood of stripping hardware from your bathroom, but a drain stopper doesn’t just wash itself down the drain. LORI Being a matter of a delicate nature, I BORGMAN sent out a carefully worded email saying what a wonderful time we had and asking if anyone had inadvertently tucked a drain stopper in a purse, pocket or suitcase. I even attached a picture of a drain stopper (a round silver disc with a 6-inch plastic prong protruding from beneath) in case there was any doubt as to what the missing part looked like. Our son responded that he thought his 10-month-old might have eaten it. He said he’d let us know if they found it in the next day or two. One of our sons-in-law said he ate it to prove his manhood after being ridiculed for eating one of the pink princess cupcakes. Our youngest daughter responded that she thought she saw it in her husband’s lunchbox that morning, but she could be wrong. Our oldest daughter replied that she had suspected her sister’s husband all along. He replied that he had been framed. Our oldest daughter then shook down one of her twins with the following exchange: Mommy: “Do you know where Grandma's drain stopper is?” Three-year-old: “Yah! Let me show you.” (Heads to the bathroom.) Mommy: “No, not ours, where is Grandma's? Did you take it?” Three-year-old: (Hands on chin, lots of gestures.) “I think she took it.” (Points to 18-month-old baby sister). “She's a naughty kid.” Naturally, the 18-month-old defended herself saying, “bububbubnananabub lalala!”
The next day an email arrived from our daughter-inlaw. “Guess what I found in my laundry this morning? I thought the dryer was loud last night.” Our perp was short, but adept at lugging a step stool. He has a known history of building and disassembling, is mechanically inclined, determined and just turned 3. He’d been my primary person of interest all along. Someone suggested we put one of those forward facing video cameras on him for a day just to see what he does in the course of 24 hours. It’s always good to know a child’s interests and talents. We have a valve that occasionally drips under the kitchen sink. I may have him take a look at it the next time he’s here. And I’ll pat him down before he leaves. 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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6 GREAT RELATIONSHIPS SIMPLE SECRETS OF
What are the essential qualities of a great relationship? Communication and conflict resolution skills are certainly at the top of the list. But there are other skills and simple secrets to keep your relationship healthy and thriving. Below are six to consider:
SHARE SECRETS The best relationships involve friends who are open and honest with each other. They are not afraid to share parts of themselves with their partner. A strong sense of safety and trust is necessary in sharing secrets with each other — secrets that reveal your greatest interests, desires, dreams and disappointments. Being vulnerable increases intimacy and strengthens the relationship bond. Honor each other by being a safe place for your partner to share their secrets.
CULTIVATE COMMON INTERESTS Spending quality time together is crucial. This time can be with friends, dining out, attending a sporting event or cuddling SUSAN together while watching a favorite movie. GILLPATRICK The event is not what is important. Just being together and doing something that you both enjoy will build a stronger relationship. Be creative in cultivating common interests. Inquire about your mate’s hobbies and interests. Be open to learning something new and share ideas with each other about common activities and interests. This will keep the fun in the friendship!
PURSUE PERSONAL PASSIONS As important as it is to spend quality time together, it is equally important to give your mate time to do something he or she enjoys independently. You must maintain a healthy sense of “self” in any relationship. Reflect on your own forgotten hobbies and dive into personal pursuits that unleash your passions and unique gifts. Whether it’s playing a musical instrument, baking or bowling, allow yourself some time to enjoy life apart from your partner. You will then feel renewed and refreshed as a couple!
SHOW SUPPORT Actions and words that show support of each other are keys to a great relationship. Find ways to validate your respect for each other. Remind him (or her) that he is a wonderful mate, husband and father (whichever applies). Lavish him with compliments, kind words that are often assumed and not
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spoken. When the other person fails or simply feels down or insecure, your encouragement is an opportunity to build them up by showing your sincere support. This is a blessing of a partnership — having your mate remind you of your greatness, in good times and in bad.
FORGO THE FAIRYTALE When couples first get together, everything is new and exciting. They overlook the little annoying things the other person does and perhaps maintain a fairytale that all imperfections will disappear. Having unrealistic expectations about who the other person “will become,” or how ideal the relationship will always be, can set the stage for disaster. Great relationships require ongoing effort based on the love and values shared. Allow for shortcomings and be flexible as you work to create and maintain a great — but real — relationship.
RELEASE RESENTMENTS When you cannot let go of your guilt, regrets and resentments, there might as well be a chain connecting you to the past. Be willing to forgive and learn from relationship mistakes that will certainly occur. Living in a pain-filled past and harboring (what might be justified) resentments breeds a bacteria that stifles the growth of any relationship. What resentments should you release? Susan Gillpatrick, M.Ed., LPC, CTS, is a Crisis Specialist for Centerstone. She may be reached at susan.gillpatrick@centerstone.org. Centerstone, a not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, provides a range of programs and services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families living with mental health or addiction disorders. If you or someone you know needs help, contact Centerstone at 800-344-8802.
NOT HAPPY WITH WORK? WAIT UNTIL YOU’RE
50 OR OLDER By Matt Sedensky Associated Press
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Not happy with your job? Just wait — it will get better. A study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 9 in 10 workers who are age 50 or older say they are very or somewhat satisfied with their job. Older workers reported satisfaction regardless of gender, race, educational level, political ideology and income level. Consider Oscar Martinez. If Disneyland truly is the happiest place on Earth, he might be one of its happiest workers. Never mind that at 77, the chef already has done a lifetime of work. Or that he must rise around 3 a.m. each day to catch a city bus in time for breakfast crowds at Carnation Café, one of the park’s restaurants. With 57 years under his apron, he is Disneyland’s longest-serving employee. “To me, when I work, I’m happy,” said Martinez, who’s not sure he ever wants to retire.
More happiness Though research has shown people across age groups are more likely to report job satisfaction than dissatisfaction, older workers consistently express more happiness with their work than younger people do. The AP-NORC survey found significant minorities of people reporting unwelcome comments at work about their age, being passed over for raises and promotions, and other negative incidents related to being older. It was more common to note the positive impact of their age. Six in 10 said colleagues turned to them for advice more often and more than 4 in 10 said they felt they were receiving more respect at work. Older workers generally have already climbed the career ladder, increased their salaries and reached positions where they have greater security, so more satisfaction makes sense, says Tom Smith, director of the General Social Survey, one of the most comprehensive polls of American attitudes. “It increases with age,” said Smith, whose biannual
Oscar Martinez, 77, greets diners at the Carnation Cafe at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. The chef is the park’s longest-tenured employee, beginning as a busboy nearly 57 years ago. MATT SEDENSKY/AP survey is conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. “The older you are, the more of all these job-related benefits you’re going to have.” Looking at the 40-year history of the GSS, the share of people saying they are very or moderately satisfied with their jobs rises steadily with each ascending age group, from just above 80 percent for those under 30 to about 92 percent for those 65 and older.
Deep satisfaction But as in the AP-NORC survey, the age gap grows among those who derive the greatest satisfaction from their work, as 38 percent of young adults express deep satisfaction compared with 63 percent age 65 and up. Smith says earlier in life, people are uncertain what career path they want to take and might be stuck in jobs they despise. Though some older workers stay on the job out of economic necessity, many others keep working because they can’t imagine quitting and genuinely like their jobs. Eileen Sievert of Minneapolis can relate. The French literature professor at the University of Minnesota used to think she’d be retired by 65. But she’s 70 now and has grown to love her work so much, it became hard to imagine leaving. She’s instead scaled back her hours. “I just like the job,” she said. “And you don’t want to leave, but you don’t want to stay too long.” Robert Schuffler, 96, still reports for work most days at the fish market he opened in Chicago decades ago. He has turned over ownership to a longtime employee, but he can’t imagine not seeing the customers he has known so long, and who still show up with a warm smile, a kiss for Shuffler and a shopping list. His job does more than just keep him feeling young: It keeps him happy. “It’s like some guy would make a million dollars today,” he said. “He’s very happy with the day. I’m very happy being here.”
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OLDER AMERICANS BENEFIT FROM
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ach May, groups and organizations around the nation join in celebrating Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month provides an opportunity for our nation to recognize seniors for their many contributions and share important information to help them stay healthy and active. This year’s theme is “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow.” Social Security has something to help keep you safe and TERESA healthy: a suite of BRACK online services. Rather than driving or taking public transportation to a local office, you can use our secure, free online services to handle much of your Social Security business. With the amount of time you save, you’ll have more time to spend with the grandkids or have time for a brisk walk around the neighborhood or local park. Before going for that walk, though, visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Whether you already receive benefits or you’re just starting to think about retirement, it’s a great time to open a my Social Security account. What’s my Social Security? It’s a secure online account that allows you immediate access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, you can use my Social Security to view your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the future retirement, disability and survivor benefits you and your family could receive. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. After you check your online Social Security Statement, be sure to visit our Retirement Estimator. Like a my Social Security account, you can use
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it as many times as you’d like. The Estimator lets you change variables, such as retirement date options and future earnings. You might discover you’d rather wait another year or two before you retire to earn a higher benefit. To get instant, personalized estimates of your future benefits just go to www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator. Deciding when to retire is a personal choice and depends on a number of factors. To help, we suggest you read our online fact sheet, When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits, available at www.social security.gov/pubs. If you’re ready to retire, the online service you’ve been waiting for is our online application for retirement benefits, which allows you to complete and submit your applica-
tion in as little as 15 minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline. Once you complete and submit the electronic application, in most cases, that’s it — no papers to sign or documents to provide. Are you already receiving benefits? You can use my Social Security to immediately get your proof of benefits letter, change your address or phone number on our records, start or change your direct deposit information and check your benefit and payment information. We encourage you to take advantage of our online services and resources, freeing up more time for activities you really enjoy. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Teresa Brack is Social Security manger in Richmond.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FAMILY FUN » Just Us Kids Outdoors and other programs, Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. Register a child at Glen Miller Park office. Call (765) 983-PARK or go to Richmond Indiana.gov for more information. » Children’s summer events, June 4-July 9, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Morrisson-Reeves Library Bard Room, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. » Summer classes for youth, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. June 24-Aug. 1. For grades preK to 8. Summer gardening series, Survival Instincts, woodcarving, Swamps and Streams, Eco Challenge, Little Tadpoles and more. Classes vary in time and length. Schedule at www.hayesarboretum.org or (765) 962-3745. » Summer Adventure Programs for youth, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. For grades Pre-K to 8. Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, Animal ABCs, Ecocamp, Nature’s Book Club, Art in Nature, Conservation Camp, Insectigations, Wilderness survival. Find a schedule at copeenvironmental.org/programs/summer-programs or call (765) 855-3188 » Summer craft workshops, Veach’s Toy Station, downtown Richmond. veachstoystation.com. » Horseback Riding Lessons, Sycamore Streams Equestrian, 7145 Salem Road, Lewisburg, Ohio. (937) 248-7104 or www.sycamorestreamsridinglessons.com » Stage One Youth Theatre Summer Camps, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Drama and musical theater/tech camps for grades K-12. http://gorct.org/special-events/ or (765) 962-8011 » Girls Inc. Summer Program, 121 N. 10th St., Richmond. Engineering, music, computers, art and more. Space limited. (765) 962-2362 or girlsincwayne.org. » Boy Scouts of America Adult Leaders Roundtable, 7-8 p.m., June 12, 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 » Toddler Times, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind. Kids explore the outdoors through a story, hands-on activities, crafts, and a hike. Programs are 1 hour long. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to dress for the weather! Toddler Time happens rain or shine. $3 per child Pre-register by calling Mary at (765) 855-3188. All sessions from 10-11 a.m. Themes: June 17: Bees in the Trees (reading In the Trees, Honey Bees by Loi Mortensen); July 16: Groovy Critters (reading Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan); Aug. 20: Nighttime Animals (reading Whooo?s there? by Mary Serfozo); Sept. 17: Season Sampler (reading The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons); Oct. 15: Growing a Jack-o-Lantern (reading Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington).
FARMERS MARKET » Farmers Market and More, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through August, Peace Park, East Dayton Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. Features local food, produce, entertainers, independent consultants and crafters. Free parking and public restrooms.(937) 839-4085
» Richmond Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the parking lot at North Seventh and A streets. Free admission. (765) 977-2650 or www.richmondinfarmersmarket.com » Union County Farmers Market, 4 p.m. Fridays on the courthouse lawn, 26 W. High St., Liberty, Ind.
FUNDRAISERS, FESTIVALS AND FLOWERS » Historic U.S. 40 Yard Sale, dawn to dusk May 28-June 1 along U.S. 40 from Baltimore to St. Louis. (765) 478-4809 or www.oldstorefrontantiques.com » Bargains by the Buddha National Road Yard Sale, May 29-30, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 North A Street, Richmond. Yard sale coinciding with Historical National Road Yard Sale weekend. Free admission to yard sale. » Richmond Symphony Orchestra Signature Event “Polka and Dots,” May 31, William G. Scott House and Event Center, (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Live polkas and waltzes by RSO, beer and wine garden, yodeling competition, polka lessons and music from the Alpine Express. $100 per person. Reservations should be made by May 23 at (765) 966-5181 or richmondsymphony.org. » 1st Bloom and Glow, 6:30-9:30 p.m., June 4, Richmond Rose Garden, 2500 block East Main Street, Richmond. Mingle in the rose garden before watching hot air balloons glow on the former Glen Miller golf course. Catered food available with advance ticket purchase of $20. Tickets available at Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau. No charge to watch balloon glow. » “Welcome to My Garden” flower show, noon-4 p.m. June 21, MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. Open to the public. Free. Presented by Petal & Stem Garden Club. » Secret Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m June 22, Richmond. This Rose Garden at Glen Miller Park will be featured with garden boutique of unique iron works, baskets, containers and a variety of garden accessories. The Richmond Group plein air painters will be on the grounds painting. Tickets on sale at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, and all First Bank Richmond branches in advance and at museum on days of tour. Rain or shine. $10 advance or $12 day of event. » Wayne County 4-H Fair, June 21-28 at the fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. (765) 886-5400 or www. wayneco4hfair.com » Centerville Bicentennial, July 4-5 and July 14-19, around Centerville, Ind. July 4 events at Centerville soccer field; parade at 2 p.m. July 5 along Main Street. Activities between July 14-19 include art and photography contest, historic home tours, golf scramble, car cruise-in, orchestra performance, community church service, March on Richmond with cornhole games, needle and quilt show, senior days, children’s day, recognizing Civil War veterans, 5K run, Spike and the Bulldogs concert, farm day and a juried craft show. www.centervillein.com or (765)855-5223 » 4th of July Festival, July 4-6, on the courthouse lawn, 26 W. High St., Liberty, Ind. Vendors, artisans, food, entertainment, See CALENDAR, Page 18
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fireworks and more » Union County 4-H Fair, July 19-24, Union County Fairgrounds, 411 Patriot Boulevard, Liberty, Ind. » Big Birthday Bash, afternoon of July 30, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Celebration of 150th anniversary. Chalk art, games, music, food, fun, goodie bags, door prizes and more. Free. (765) 966-8291
CARS AND TRAINS » Whitewater Valley Motor Speedway events, most Fridays throuugh mid-October, 3505 Indiana 44, Liberty, Ind. (765) 580-2860 or www.unioncountyspeedway.com » Cruise-ins, 5:30 p.m Tuesdays throughout the summer, J’s Dairy Inn, Liberty, Ind. » Kids’ Train Rides and Model Train Display, Noon-5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave, Richmond. Free. (765) 939-3325 or www.richmondfurnituregallery.com » Vintage Wheels’ 3rd annual The Depot Show, June 14, near Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Registration from 3-5 p.m. $10 entry fee. DJ and door prizes. All proceeds benefit special needs children. Free admission for spectators. (765) 966-6486 or fspurlock44@aol.com. » The 11th Speedster Run, June 11-14, Richmond. Organized by Model T Ford Club of America. Many guests will be staying at Quality Inn, 5501 National Road E. in Richmond. (765) 962-7459
HISTORIC PRESERVATION » Richmond Columbian Properties’ third annual Quality of Place Conference, June 19. Featuring Donovan Rypkema, internationally known economic development consultant specializing in community reinvestment. He will talk about meeting declining population challenges with rightsizing approaches for sustainable development. $35 per person including lunch and an after-conference reception. 8 a.m. breakfast at the Innovation Center, lunch at William G. Scott House, and afternoon sessions at First Presbyterian Church. (765) 962-9526 or stegam5@aol.com
MUSIC AND THEATER » Duke Heitger and Swingtet, 7 p.m. May 23, Lingle Auditorium, Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Featuring Dan Block and Sott Robinson. $15 adults, $5 students. (765) 9622860 or starrgennett.org » The Isaacs, 7 p.m. May 31, First Baptist Church, 1601 S. A St., Richmond. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $20. More upcoming concerts: Greater Vision, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, $20; Booth Brothers, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6, $20; Collingsworth Family, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 11, $20; Christmas with Dino, Dec. 6, $20. Tickets available at the church and Trinity Gifts & Books or by calling (765) 962-3074 or (765) 977-3001. » Outlaw Country Blues Fest, 5-11 p.m., May 31, Flatlander’s Bar & Grill, 581 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Featuring Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gene Deer, Governor Davis, Booda-Kat Band and Scratch Gravel Road with emcee Don Jeanes. Must be 21 or older with valid
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ID. Benefits Rebecca Lanter Memorial Scholarship Fund. Music and food. Tickets $20 plus 90 cent fee for online purchase. Ticket link: https://www.ticketriver.com/event/10642. Gate sales $20 day of show. » Richmond Shakespeare Festival, June 6-15, including music and arts fair both weekends, Starr-Gennett Building in Whitewater Gorge, 200 S. First St., Richmond. Schedule: “Romeo and Juliet,” 8 p.m. June 6-7, June 12, 2 p.m. June 14 and 2 p.m. June 15; and “Much Ado About Nothing,” 2 p.m. June 7-8, 8 p.m. June 11, 13 and 14. Music performers include Garcia and Scott, Achilles Tenderloin, Blackthorn’s Bards, Somebody’s Brothers, Richmond Community Orchestra, Inc., SONA: The Society of Neutral Angels, Leah Loranzan, Brian Jackson & Friends, Richmond-area jazz musicians and Sam Stone. (866) 369-7671 or http://www.richmondshakespearefestival.org. » Music on the Square, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Union County Courthouse Lawn, 26 W. High St., Liberty, Ind. Free. Schedule: June 13, James Dominy; June 20, Sweet Surrender; July 18, Glen Hoy; July 25, Jay Jessie Johnson. » “Bye Bye Birdie” musical/comedy, July 11-13 and 18-20, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Conrad Birdie is a teen heartthrob rocker in the 1950s. When he is drafted into the army, teen hysteria and a national “one last kiss” contest ensue. Family friendly. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org. » Spike and The Bulldogs concert, 7 p.m. July 18, Maplewood Park, Centerville, Ind. Free. Rock and Roll Oldies Band plays the vintage music of the 50s and 60s from such artists as Buddy Holly, The Beach Boys, Bill Haley, The Righteous Brothers. The Bulldogs have been the opening act for classic artists as The Beach Boys, Chubby Checker, Herman’s Hermits and Mike Smith (of the original Dave Clark Five). www.thebulldogs50s60s.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS » International blues artist Doug MacLeod, Taffy’s, 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Winner of the 2013 Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist. Opener is Dave Muskett. Tickets are $15. Call (937) 456-1381 to purchase.
NATURE AND OUTDOORS » Geocaching Adventure, 10 a.m.-noon, May 31, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Learn the basics and hunt for a few treasures. Non-members $5; children 12 and younger free. Must bring your own GPS-enabled device. (765) 962-3745 or stephenhayes13@yahoo.com » Discovering Geocaching -- A High-Tech Treasure Hunt, 9:30 a.m. June 14, meet at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. For beginners and advanced players. Please bring GPS-enabled device. (765) 966-8291 » Homespun Programs, offered by Cope Environmental Center. Schedule: Canning Basics from 5:30-7 p.m. June 18 at Richmond Power & Light; Organic Gardening and Chickens from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16 at the Ferrells’ house; Alternative Energy from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at RP&L; Cooking with Jen Ferrell from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17 at RP&L; Building Blocks of Biodiesel from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Cope, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville; Smart Shopping: Environment from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Meijer; home energy conservation, Dec. 19 with time and location to be announced. $5 per class. Registration required because of materials needed. (765) 855-3188 or a.blue@copeenvironmental.org » Hayes Arboretum open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays at 801 Elks Road (main entrance with access to the Nature Center). Hayes Arboretum East Side Trails are open seven days per week from dawn to dusk through Nov. 14. This area is designed for
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hiking, walking, running, jogging and, weather permitting, mountain biking. The new mountain biking trails should not be used for mountain biking during periods of unusually wet weather. Signing of a waiver one time (available at the trailhead) and wearing of a helmet are required for mountain biking. (765) 962-3745 or www.hayesarboretum.org
GAMES » Board Game Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. June 7 and first Saturday each month, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. A board gaming event open to the community for ages 14 to adult. Feel free to bring games you own to share with others. Presented by Richmond Indiana Gaming. (765) 966-8291 or Facebook.com/MRLBGS
DANCING AND SOCIALIZING » 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. $6. (765) 966-8893 » CAST Singles dances and events, Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. Christian Adult Singles Together. Call (765) 967-1198 for schedule. » Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Moving to Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. $5 per person. Bring a snack or soft drink to share. No experience necessary. Waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, tango, bolero and hustle. Happy to teach newcomers the basic steps. » Evening hours, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. $10 membership per year. (765) 983-7300
TECHNOLOGY » 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. » Free computer classes, Preble County District Library, 450 S. Barron St., Eaton, Ohio. Call for schedule. (937) 456-4250.
ARTS AND LITERATURE » Friends of the Greenville Public Library book sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. May 30 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31, at PAWS Bingo Hall, 848 Martin St., Greenville, Ohio. Friday: 50 cents for hardbacks and trade paperbacks, 25 cents for paperbacks and $1 for DVDs or CDs. Items that are possibly collectable, valuable or rare will be by donation. On Saturday, $2 for all one person can take in one trip. (937) 417-3546. » Art Guild, 6 p.m., first Tuesday each month, Visual Art Center of Preble County, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Artists encouraged to bring out their works in progress, finished works, or even their blank canvases and materials and speak with other artists of the area. $5 for non-members. First attended meeting free. (937) 456-3999 or www.takepartinart.net
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AINSLEY’S OFFERS LAKESIDE ELEGANCE, CASUAL DINING CHOICES
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insley’s Cafe & Harbor Bar might be considered by some locals and visitors to be the best of both worlds. It offers many of the elegant dishes offered at The Olde Richmond Inn, its sister restaurant, as well as a casual atmosphere during summer and fall. In addition to tasty food, Ainsley’s is known for the beautiful view from its deck. See boats at Kent’s Harbor Marina, a hole at Harbor Links Golf Course and miles of Brookville Lake. But if the weather is rough, Ainsley’s also offers extensive indoor seating. If you’re in a more casual mood after being outdoors all day, Ainsley’s features a large sandwich menu and a bar area. MILLIE Customers are welcomed in everything MARTIN from flip-flops to dress shoes. The menu EMERY also appeals to all ages with salads, steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. The online menu shows sandwiches from $8.50 to $12.95. Entrees range from $13.95 to $20.95. Ainsley’s has been open since 1990, but still continues to attract new visitors. Be careful not to miss the turn or you might see more countryside than expected. I’d encourage taking a GPS if you have one. From Richmond, take U.S. 27 South, which becomes Indiana 101. Turn right
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IF YOU GO What: Ainsley’s Cafe & Harbor Bar Where: 15179 Old State Road 101, Liberty, Ind. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday in April-May; Tuesday-Sunday from June to September; Wednesday-Sunday in October Info: http://ainsleyslakeside.com or (765) 458-7474
onto West Old 101, which becomes Old State Road 101. Go nearly 24 miles from downtown Richmond. Ainsley’s is also accessible for those who need handicapped parking spaces.
SPRING CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES WITH DOUBLE RADISH SAUCE Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves: 4
This photo shows spring crab and shrimp cakes with double radish sauce. MATTHEW MEAD / AP
A SPRINGTIME TAKE ON THE
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s the weather gets warmer, I cook lighter. And in The Husband’s taxonomy of food, crabcakes are relatively light. So I thought I’d employ of couple of seasonal stars — peas and radishes — to put a spring spin on them. I blithely went shopping for fresh crabmeat at my local market, but found to my horror that it’s almost unaffordably pricey — and that pasteurized refrigerated crabmeat isn’t much cheaper. In search of an ingredient with which to stretch the crab (I thought of it as Crab Helper), I settled on boiled shrimp, which are readily available, but not astronomically expensive. Happily, the crab and the shrimp played very nicely together. As this also is the season for fresh peas, I added some of them to the crab/shrimp mix. Their natural sweetness chimes in well with the shellfish, and they add a little crunchy pop to the texture of the cakes. Flavor and texture aside, I used to discount the nutritional value of peas, until I finally scrutinized the data and discovered that the little fellers are packed with protein, fiber and micronutrients. If you find fresh peas at the farmer’s market, by all means scoop them up. But keep in mind that the sugar in fresh peas starts turning to starch
1 ⁄2 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk 1 cup cooked English peas or thawed frozen peas 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped scallions 1 2⁄3 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided 1 ⁄4 cup light mayonnaise 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, or to taste Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 ⁄2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for any shells 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 ⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light sour cream 1 cup coarsely shredded red radishes 1 tablespoon bottled horseradish (do not drain)
Heat the oven to 300 F. In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until very finely chopped, but not reduced to a paste. Transfer the chopped shrimp to a medium bowl and add the egg and egg yolk, peas, scallions, 2⁄3 cup of the panko, the mayonnaise, tarragon, 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon of pepper. Stir well, then gently fold in the crabmeat. Divide the mixture into 8 portions, shaping each into a patty. Coat the patties with the remaining panko. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Reduce the heat to medium, then add 4 of the patties and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to a rimmed baking sheet and place them in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining patties, using the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, radishes and horseradish. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, arrange 2 patties per plate and top with the radish sauce.
Nutrition information per serving: 450 calories; 170 calories from fat (38 percent of total calories); 19 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 250 mg cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 32 g protein; 900 mg sodium.
the minute they’re harvested, so be sure to bring them home, shell them and boil them right away. And if your only option is frozen peas, don’t despair. Those guys are picked at the height of their ripeness and blanched immediately in water, which sets their flavor and texture. We bind up the cakes with eggs, mayonnaise and panko breadcrumbs, then season them with tarragon, which always teams up nicely with both shellfish and peas. If you’re not a fan of tarragon, which is unpleasantly reminiscent of licorice to some folks, substitute some dill, chives or parsley. The panko does double duty, thickening the interior of the cakes and adding crunch to their crust. And as long as you brown the cakes in a nonstick or stickresistant skillet, you won’t have to use much oil.
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Q: I have been trying to find something to do since I retired this year and want to get a legit job online. I travel often, so I’ll need to be able to do work while I travel. I have all the hardware — laptop, iPad, Wi-Fi hot spot — but I don’t know which sites are legit. Help? A: The easiest job to get online is customer service repreKIM sentative. It can also KOMANDO make you up to $15 or $20 an hour. Just keep in mind that these sites do charge an application fee so they can perform a background check. They want legit workers just like you want a legit job. Other options include teaching and tutoring with sites like Tutor.com or OKTutor. You can answer questions on a site like Just Answer or ChaCha. You can also explore your freelance options with sites like Elance and Guru. Finally, there’s TaskRabbit and GigWalk, which hire for random tasks like assembling Ikea furniture. Q: I work from home and am burning lots of cellphone minutes. I want to be able to use my Wi-Fi to make phone calls for free, of course. How can I do this? A: There are lots of different ways you can keep your cellphone minutes to yourself and not your job. Skype is the most popular option for phone calls and video chats; however, it’s only free if you call other Skype users. Other popular options are Google Voice and Pinger. Both let you make calls and send SMS text messages from a real, working phone number. You can also send text messages from your computer, or download the app to turn your tablet into a phone.
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Q: I know that support ends for Windows XP really soon, so what is the best tablet to replace my old machine running XP? A: Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet runs a full version of Windows and has a keyboard built into the cover for easier typing. But starting at $900, it isn’t cheap. Your other main choices are the iPad Air and iPad mini at $500 and $330 (sometimes $300 online), respectively. But if you want cheap, then you can grab a Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch for $230. Both are solid and run the most popular apps around.
Q: My parents are staying with our family for a while, and we’re having a little trouble with the TV. My parents like the volume up, but it’s a little too loud for the rest of us. Any ideas on what we can do so everyone is happy? A: Agreeing on volume is a problem many families experience. Everyone has different definitions of “too loud,” and that doesn’t even take into account possible hearing loss. Fortunately, there are apps that turn your phone into a sound amplifier. Check out HearYouNow for iOS and Hearing Aid, Microphone Free for Android.
Q: I recently came upon some negative things being said about my business online. How do I handle this without further damaging my brand? A: First, you will need to get to the root of the problem. Was your website down? Less-than-stellar customer service? Once you identify the problem, you need to think about how to respond. Do you need to provide compensation? Should you give a gift card or a store credit to say you are sorry? You will also want to keep an eye on the various places reviews could show up. There’s the obvious Facebook, Yelp and Angie’s List, but check out Google Maps, too. You can also sign up with Google Alerts to monitor what folks are saying about your business. On the “Kim Komando Show,” the nation’s largest weekend radio talk show, Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on items from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks. For her daily tips, newsletters and more, visitwww.komando.com or email techcomments@usatoday.com.
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