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LIVINGYourguide tohaving fun this holiday season .....................4

Ahealthy friedeggplant for theholidays ...........................9

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From the Alternative Gift Fair to a Big BandChristmas concert to the Celebration of Lightsand the Depot District’s Old Fashioned Christ-mas Festival, many local groups offer events tohelp you celebrate the holidays.

Granted, we don’t have any ‘X’ or ‘Z’ events this year,but we should get credit for finding a ‘U’ (UptownHolidayParade) and ‘V’ (Victorian Dinner).

Whether you try a romantic horse-drawn ride or achild-friendly outing, youmight start a new tradition.

Alternative Gift FairNot sure what to buy the person who has everything?

Try the 10th Alternative Gift Fair from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 7at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond.Donations can bemade starting at $10 to one of 20 localcharities. Each will have a booth to explain their gift op-tions. Recipients will get a reusable box or a mail-readyenvelope with a certificate showing what a gift purchased(educational materials for a child, food for animal, etc.)

Denise Retz, Wayne County Cardinal Greenway direc-tor, is excited to return to the fair, both for her organiza-tion and as a shopper. “Everyone wins ... The organizationthat you are passionate about gets supported, the individ-ual you are giving the gift feels special that you purchasedthem such a charitable gift, and when you purchase thatgift, you feel good too.”

The Greenway will have $10, $25 and $50 gifts. “The$50 gift is the most popular because it supports our Port-a-John rentals and everyone loves that idea of giving thatgift to someone,” Retz said. “It always gets a laugh.”

If you can’t attend the main event, pre-sale events areoffered from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Centerville Library and 5-7p.m. Dec. 5 at Morrisson-Reeves. Learnmore atmyalternativegiftfair.org or (765) 993-0381.

‘A Christmas Carol’Local actors will be featured in a fundraiser for Hope

House, which helps men overcoming addiction. Shows are5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Centerville ChristianChurch Family Center, 111N. Morton Ave., Centerville;and 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Central UnitedMethodist Church Fellowship Hall in Richmond.

This project is sponsored by the Nevels family, so allmoney raised goes to Hope House. Hope House residentswill serve guests dessert and coffee.

Big BandmusicAmerican Big Band will perform “Home for the Holi-

days” at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at Civic Hall Performing Arts Cen-ter, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The concertwill feature hits fromBing to Bublé. A 12-piece band andeight costumed singers and dancers appear in the show.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for students with grouprates available. Reserve tickets at (765) 973-3350, (888)248-4242 orwww.civichall.com.

Candlelight Open HouseEnjoy the romance of the holidays at a historic land-

mark during an evening in the country at Bear’s Mill. Theevent takes place from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 7 at 6450 ArcanumBearsmill Road, Greenville, Ohio. Picture a cracklingbonfire and luminarias reflecting off the water. Feel thechill in the air. Smell the fresh cedar and taste hot choco-late. (937) 548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.

Candlelight serviceEarlham College’s Christmas Candlelight Service at 8

p.m. Dec. 9 is a combination of scripture readings, congre-gational carols and Concert Choir selections in StoutMeetinghouse, 801National RoadW., Richmond. The ser-vice concludes with everyone lighting candles and lumina-rias. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

The ABCs ofCHRISTMASBoost your holiday spirit with area events

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Celebration of LightsGlen Miller Park’s traditional luminarias display

might delight the whole family from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7 inthe 2200 block of East Main Street, Richmond. Otherhighlights include carriage rides, entertainment, acandy cane hunt for the kids, a bonfire and concessions.Santa will pose for photos. Admission is free. (765) 983-7425.

Christmas Bazaar Craft and Bake SaleLadies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Tabernacle will

offer homemade baked goods, handmade collectibles,soup, sandwiches and door prizes from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Dec. 7 at the church, 480 W. Eaton Pike, Richmond.

Country Christmas DinnerHoliday dinners are being served at 6:30 p.m. Dec.

6-8 at the Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swart-sel Road, which is six miles southeast of Eaton, Ohio.Bagpipes and folk music will greet guests along thelantern-lit driveway. Appetizers, a meal, dessert andcoffee, tea and water are included for $55 per person formembers and $65 for non-members. A wine selectionand after-dinner liqueurs are an extra fee. For reserva-tions and the menu, call (937) 787-4256 or see www.preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Depot DistrictMany businesses and organizations participate in

Richmond’s Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, whichwill be from 5 to 9 p.m Tuesdays on Dec. 3, 10 and 17along Fort Wayne Avenue and surrounding streets.Parking and admission are free. The neighborhood willbe aglow with twinkling lights and luminarias. Carriageand double-decker bus rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, livereindeer, a train display, face painting, balloon art andmore are planned.

Entertainers in Richmond Furniture Gallery areexpected to include Earlham College Jazz Ensemble andTrey Rogers on Dec. 3, Claudia Anderson on Dec. 10, andthe Richmond High School Brass Ensemble and Steel

Band on Dec. 17. On Dec. 17, a special ice carving dis-play is planned, plus jugglers and stilt-walkers from theCincinnati Circus Company.

In addition, the Model T Ford Museum will also beopen, with free admission, featuring staff in historicalcostumes. (765) 939-3325 or richmondfurnituregallery.com.

‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’Professional and local actors team up with shadow

puppets to tell the story of the kind shoemaker and hiswife whose difficult life is made easier by some myste-rious helpers who make shoes in the night. The one-hourchildren’s play is based on the tale by the BrothersGrimm. Shows will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at TheFarmland Centre, 100 N. Main St., Farmland, Ind. $5 perperson. Reservations are recommended: (765) 468-7631or [email protected].

Farmland’s Christmas WalkCheck out historic downtown Farmland, Ind., from

5-9 p.m. Dec. 3. Decorations, strolling carolers, horseand carriage rides, a living Nativity, artisan booths,unique food vendors, professional pictures with Santa, acake walk, a sneak peek at the new Farmland Center andlive musical entertainment are planned. The tree will belit at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. (765) 468-7631.

Frostbite 5KRichmond Parks and Recreation Department’s Rose-

mary Weigel Frostbite 5K takes place at 5 p.m. Dec 7 inGlen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St. Registration is $20 byNov. 22 and $25 after. Find a registration form atwww.richmondindiana.gov or call (765) 983-7275.

Gaar House and Spirits of Christmas PastThe 1876 mansion at 2593 Pleasant View Road, Rich-

mond, will be decorated for the holidays. Guided toursare at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. on Sundays (Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22.)

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Admission is $5 per adult and $2 for ages 5-18. Deco-rators include Toby A. Johnson and Cathy Brunner. Mostof the decorations will be available for sale with pro-ceeds going to the Gaar Foundation.

In addition, Becky Cranor of Rebecca’s CreativeDesign will have unique heirloom items and purses forsale. Those who have inherited hankies, doilies, linentowels and table toppers can learn how she has addedupdated touches to those items. Learn more about thehome at www.thegaarhouse.com.

In addition to the Sunday tours, a special event isplanned called “Spirits of Christmas Past” at 6, 7 and 8p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets are $12 and include a 45-minutetour of the home with investigator Anthony Truitt whilehe relates the haunted history of Gaar House and con-ducts tests to see if the Gaar house is haunted.

‘G.I. Holiday Jukebox: A Stagedoor Canteen’Local talent will perform at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 18,

19, 20 and 21 and at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22 at TheFarmland Center, 100 N. Main St. in Farmland, Ind. Din-ner and show tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors

and students and $10 for children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets are $10. Reservations are required by call-ing (765) 468-7631 or visiting www.farmlandindiana.org.

HELP the AnimalsThe shelter at 2101W. Main St., Richmond, plans to

offer Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 8 at a location to beannounced, and A Light to Remember fundraiser at 6p.m. Dec. 14 at the shelter (donate to have a bulb lit on atree in memory or honor of a person or pet). For moreinformation, call (765) 962-6811 or see the websitewww.helptheanimalsinc.com.

Holiday Art MartSmall art works are for sale at Richmond Art Mu-

seum for $250 or less. The opening reception and artistmeet and greet is from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1. The museum is at350 Hub Etchison Parkway.

Holiday HugsThe local Blue Star Mothers of America chapter,

which includes Preble, Darke, Butler and Wayne coun-ties, needs donations of individual servings of snacks,stocking stuffers and travel size personal care items fortroops as well as volunteers to pack them. A packingparty and drop-off zone are planned from 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Dec. 7 at First Church of God, 601 E. LexingtonRoad, Eaton, Ohio. Call (937) 456-0115 to learn whatitems may be sent.

Hometown Holiday Horse ParadeConsider taking a drive to historic downtown Green-

ville, Ohio, for the free 10th Annual Hometown HolidayHorse Parade at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 along South BroadwayStreet. Live entertainment is planned before and afterthe parade, which features Santa and more than 50 horsecarriages, wagons or riders with lights and bells. Theevent also features free pony rides, 30-plus shops andcocoa. Find a full schedule at mainstreetgreenville.org.

Lynn & Friends Christmas SpecialA free Christmas show is planned at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in

First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. 10th St., Richmond. Itwill feature Rusty Ammerman (illusionist), Ann Frost(singer), Kim Giesting (flutist), Teresa Jackson (piano &readings) Lynn Kennedy (host, organ, piano), Cindy Oler(dance), Brian Rodgers (singer), Carol Lou Woodward(pianist). All are welcome. (765) 966-2234.

Metamora Christmas WalkThe historic village of Metamora in Franklin County,

a canal town founded in 1838, offers its 30th year Christ-mas Walk. It begins the weekend after Thanksgiving,and continues all three weekends through Dec. 22. Sometrain rides are available from Connersville to Metamoraon Whitewater Valley Railroad.

Music by Sweet SurrenderThe Woman’s Club of Richmond program will feature

The Gaar mansion will be decorated for the holidays.Guided tours are Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. RACHEL E. SHEELEY / P-I FILE

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Christmas carols and newmusic with a sweet countrysound by Gill Miller’s family oriented band. It’s open tothe public. A luncheon begins at noon Dec. 10 at ForestHills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond, with theconcert at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $4 plus $13 for theluncheon. Call (765) 277-9359 or [email protected] to RSVP.

Nov. 23 bazaarsUnion County Extension Homemakers will feature

100 booths and food from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 at UnionCounty Middle School, 488 E. Indiana 44 in Liberty, Ind.Decorations, baskets, wreaths, clothing and accessories,bears, candy, jewelry, wooden items and more will beavailable. Admission is free. Food pantry donationswelcome. (765) 458-5294.

Crafts, homemade goodies, vendors from Thirty One,Scentsy, Mary &Martha, Origami Owl, Advocare, andmore will be featured from noon-5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Hill-crest Baptist Church, 3469 Hillcrest Road, Richmond.Most vendors will have cash-and-carry products andspecials. www.facebook.com/hbcrichmond.

Eldorado United Methodist Church is offering a ba-zaar and supper at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the church, 341 S.Main St., Eldorado, Ohio. Meal deliveries are availablefor shut-ins. (937) 273-2801.

Orchestra concertRichmond Community Orchestra will perform its

holiday concert at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Earlham College,801National Road W., Richmond. The concert will be inCarpenter Hall’s Goddard Auditorium. It’s free and opento the public. www.rcoindiana.org.

Operation Christmas ChildDonations of gift-filled shoeboxes (can be everything

from toys to toothbrushes) for kids around the world aresought through Nov. 25 at First Baptist Church, 109Mattie Harris Road, Centerville, and Fountain City Wes-leyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. Call thechurches for office hours and learn more atsamaritanspurse.org

Polymer clay ornament classGolay Community Center is offering a polymer clay

ornament class from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 30 at the center,1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Create ornaments foryourself or for gift giving. The class is $20 members,$25 non-members. Pre-registration is requested by Nov.22. (765) 478-5565.

Preble County funOn Dec. 1, the Lewisburg Community Park will be lit

from 6-8 p.m., and on Dec. 8, Lewisburg residents willoffer the tour of homes from 1-5 p.m.

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Riders in the SkyExperience Christmas the cowboy way with music

and humor at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in Henry St. Clair MemorialHall in Greenville, Ohio. Tickets are $25. A free publicoutreach program will take place before the show. Call(937) 547-0908 or buy online at www.centerforarts.net.

Richmond Square MallSanta Claus arrives on Nov. 23, and pet photos with

Santa will be available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at theshopping center, 3801National Road E.

Salvation Army ShowLocal singers will perform from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 for

the annual fundraiser that will be aired on WCTV andWKBV1490 AM, or go watch at Indiana UniversityEast’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall. Pledgescan be called in during the program.

Santa Claus LimitedWhitewater Valley Railroad offers “Santa Claus Lim-

ited” train rides featuring a visit with Santa. Trainsdepart the station at 455 Market St., Connersville, Ind.,at 10 a.m., 12:01 p.m. and 2:01 p.m. Nov. 29. Rides are $7for ages 2 and older. Call (765) 825-2054 or go online atwww.whitewatervalleyrr.org to make reservations.

Tea for dollsDolls will be the center of attention as all attendees of

the event at noon Dec. 7 are asked to bring their favoritedoll to Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St.,Richmond. Tea and finger sandwiches will be served.The cost for non-members is $10 for adults and $4 forchildren. Reservations needed. Call (765) 962-5756.

Time for Trees Open HouseRandolph County Fairgrounds will feature a silent

auction of decorated trees and wreaths. A preview isfrom 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Entertainment begins at3:30 p.m. and Santa will appear during the evening. Bidswill be taken until 7:30 p.m. that night. Bring a cannedgood or donation for entry. (765) 584-2271.

Union City’s ‘A Community Christmas’Union City, Ind. will feature a parade at 6 p.m. Nov. 29

from downtown to Harter Park, where the annual dis-play of more than 3 million lights will be turned on. Thelights will remain on nightly from 6-9 p.m. Sunday-

Thursday and 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Santa andMrs. Claus make appearances and there is a gift shop.Donations accepted. (765) 964-6080

Uptown Richmond Holiday ParadeLocal groups and Santa Claus will roll along Main

Street from Sixth to 10th streets. The parade starts at 4p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free. Groups can participatefree but need to register by Nov. 22. Call (765) 962-8151.

Victorian DinnerLocal caterer Jen Ferrell will serve a five-course

authentic Victorian Christmas dinner from 6 p.m. Dec. 5at the decorated Quaker Hill Conference Center, 10Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Staff will be dressed inperiod attire. Cost is $40 and space is limited to 40guests. (765) 962-5741 or www.qhcc.org

Wayne County Historical MuseumA new event, the Wayne County Sampler, an exhibit

of handmade items, is set to take place from 9 a.m.through 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Also, a festival of decoratedtrees, put together by area businesses and/or groups,will be displayed from Nov. 30 until Dec. 15. On Dec. 15,trees and gift baskets will be auctioned. Museum admis-sion is charged. Learn more at (765) 962-5756.

White Christmas, Whispering ChristmasThe annual White Christmas celebration will take

place Nov. 29 at the courthouse plaza in downtown Ea-ton, Ohio. Eaton High School Band, East Elementarysecond-graders as well as the Eaton Area CommunityChorus will perform. Santa &Mrs. Claus will visit.

The Whispering Christmas lights display is openfrom Dec. 1-31 at Fort St. Clair Park in Eaton.

Winter Wonderland in Cambridge CityHead downtown from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30. The tree

lighting will be at 6 p.m. in Creitz Park with a parade at 8p.m. Family friendly activities and entertainment areplanned. Santa will meet kids that night and on Fridayand Saturday nights in December at the cabin. Thepark’s lights display will continue on weekends. Lastyear’s fee was $5 per car. Find more details online atwww.cambridgecityindiana.org or call (765) 478-5352.

A Nativity scene in lights at Fort St. Clair for the WhisperingChristmas in Eaton, Ohio. JOSHUA SMITH / P-I FILE

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This dish ismy idea of aone-size-fits-all appetizer forthe looming holidays, whetherwe’re talking aboutHanukkah,Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Buying fresh eggplants iskey.Whatever its size— andthey range from thin Asianstrains to big and bulbous Ital-ian-Americans— an eggplantshould have a very shiny skinand be firm and smooth to thetouch. Also, it’s best to cook it assoon as possible after you buyit. Eggplants don’t like therefrigerator; they tend to dete-riorate quickly in the cold.

I chose small eggplants for

this recipe,mainly because Iwanted one-bite tastes, but alsobecause the skin on the smallereggplants usually ismore ten-der. But if all you can find is thelarger guys, just slice them intorounds, then cut the rounds intoquarters.

One note about the breadingprocedure: it’s important toknock off the excess flour, letthe excess eggmixture drip off,and to tap off the extra bread-crumbs. If you don’t, you’ll endupwith an over-breaded slice ofeggplant and too few crumbs.Breading the eggplant keeps itfrom absorbing toomuch oil.My husband, no fan of eggplant,scarfed up these tasty littlebites with no complaint.

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FRIED SPICED EGGPLANTWITHCUCUMBER-GARLIC SAUCENo small eggplants at the grocer? About 1⁄2pound of a larger one can be substituted, butyou’ll need to cut it differently. Start by cuttingthe larger eggplant into 1⁄3-inch-thick slices, asdirected. Then cut each slice into quarters.Proceed as directed in the recipe.

Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active)Servings: 6

1 small eggplant (1⁄2 pound and about 2 incheswide), cut crosswise into 1⁄3-inch-thick slices

Kosher salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon smoked paprika1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 cup panko breadcrumbs21⁄2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2-inch piece seedless cucumber1⁄2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt1 small clove garlic, mincedChopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Heat the oven to 350 F. Sprinkle the eggplantslices lightly on both sides with salt. Transferto a large colander, then set in the sink andlet drain for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine theflour, cumin, paprika and cayenne. In asecond bowl, whisk the egg and water. In athird bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

Pat the eggplant slices dry. One at a time, dipeach slice first in the flour, shaking off theexcess, then the egg, letting the excess liquiddrip off, then the breadcrumbs, knocking offthe excess crumbs (they will clump).

In a large skillet over high, heat 1 1⁄2 tablespoonsof the oil. Add the eggplant slices, reduce theheat to medium and cook until golden, about2 minutes. Flip the slices, add the remainingtablespoon of olive oil and cook until goldenon the second side, about 2 minutes. Transferthe slices to a sheet pan. Bake on the oven’smiddle shelf until the slices are tender (a knifewill go through them easily), about 15minutes.

While the eggplant is baking, grate thecucumber on the coarse side of a grater. In asmall bowl, combine the grated cucumberwith the yogurt, garlic and a bit of salt.

To serve, transfer the eggplant slices to a platterand top each with a generous spoonful of theyogurt sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories;

60 calories from fat (43 percent of totalcalories); 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats);30 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber;

2 g sugar; 4 g protein; 220 mg sodium.

This photo shows fried spiced eggplant with cucumber garlic sauce.One can make fried foods a little more healthy by changing whatone fries. In this case, eggplant. MATTHEWMEAD / ASSOCIATED PRESS


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A great sloganWe have all seen the slogan “Live, Love, Laugh.” This

is good health advice. Living life to the fullest, lovingothers and laughing can improve your health. Think ofthis as a prescription for good health!

Box it up!Portion sizes in restaurants are usually much larger

than the recommended amount. When your meal is deliv-ered, ask for a box right away and put half of the foodinto the container. You now have a reasonable portionsize and another meal for later!

Learn CPRHeart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men and

women. Knowing how to perform CPR for someone whohas had a heart attack can help save a life. Learn thislife-saving technique.

Rev it upwith music

Got a badcase of theblahs? Energizeyourself byplaying someupbeat musicand dancingaround a little.The movementcan help re-verse yourfeelings oflethargy. And itis fun and canput a smile onyour face!

The gift of helpingYou know that good feeling you get when you help

someone? Allow someone else the gift of helping — askfor help when you need it.

Give your ears a restEvery now and then take a break from noise. Turn off

all electronics and enjoy the silence.Source: Reid Hospital & Health Care Services


Challenge and change are a fact of life. How do youdeal with unexpected or stressful times? Resilien-cy is the emotional strength that helps you recov-

er quickly and thoroughly from changeand bounce back after any adversity. It isa skill that can be applied to any area oflife.

The following are seven main qualitiesof a resilient person:

1. Be optimisticIn any life situation you are always

responsible for at least one thing. You arealways responsible for the attitude to-ward the situation in which you find your-self.

Your attitude is your reaction to what life hands you.You can have either a more positive or a more negativeattitude. Your attitude is under your control and can bechanged.

Problems and challenges do exist. Having an optimis-tic attitude involves believing you can cope, and actingin such a way as to influence the outcome. With the rightattitude you can be a resilient person.

2. Focus on solutionsDo you see problems as opportunities for learning and

growth or as automatic setbacks? Problem solvers areopen to new ideas that bring about resolution. They are

adaptable and expect change, so they are ready for it.Are you resourceful and take an active approach in

solving problems? A resilient person copes with stress-ful things in life and becomes stronger as a result.

They are “doers” not “complainers,” and able to findmeaning and purpose in their struggles.

3. Cultivate supportive relationshipsAre there people around you who are caring and sup-

portive, who bring you up instead of down?Do you have family or friends that support you during

tough times?These relationships are especially valuable in child-

hood. And parents, grandparents, teachers or other men-tors might no longer be present, but demonstrate theimportance of supportive relationships.

Supportive relationships encourage our resiliencyand our success.

4. Enjoy simple joysDo you “stop to smell the roses?” A resilient person

can take great pleasure in small things.Many things in life that can bring happiness and joy

cost little or no money.Can you list 20 things that you like to do? Howmany

options to enjoy something does life offer?Many things are just fun, and others offer enjoyment

simply because they give you a sense of accomplishmentwhen you do them.

BOUNCING BACK AFTER ADVERSITY:THE RECOVERING

POWEROF RESILIENCY

SUSANGILLPATRICK


Get together with a friend or two and share your list.You might be reminded of things you like to do but haveforgotten.

5. Live by sense of purposeDo you have a mission and vision for your best life?

Are there things you are passionate about that help youmove through difficult times?

Resilient people participate fully in things that aremeaningful to them. They might be involved in social orcommunity events or provide a service to other people.

Having a sense of purpose encourages setting andachieving goals for daily living as well as for accom-plishing increasingly challenging tasks.

6. Care for yourselfDo you take responsibility to reduce the stressors in

your life? Resilient people know their needs and are alsonot afraid to ask for help.

They are self-disciplined and able to act independent-ly. They are also proactive, not dependent on externalthings to cause them to thrive. Self-care further includesknowing when to take a break.

7. Maximize strengthsWhat are you good at? Are you integrating these skills

and strengths into your life? A main characteristic ofresiliency is the ability to cultivate strengths to posi-tively meet the challenges of life.

Everyone has some natural and enduring qualitiesthat, when put to use, expand their achievements andbenefit those around them. Give your strengths away!

Resilient people are also able to tap resources andrelationships in a way that maximizes their strengthsand encourages others as well. This can be especiallybeneficial during tough times of change or tragedy. Dis-cover your strengths and put energy into developing

them; there you have extraordinary potential!Resilience is more than just coping. It is excelling in

the little and large challenges of life, and comingthrough them even stronger than before.

Just as spring flowers are able to pop up and thriveafter winter, so can the resilient person bounce backafter a difficult event, such as loss, divorce, financialsetbacks or sudden illness.

But just as the grass needs water, sun, food, and nur-turing to become green again, we need these seven vitalqualities to recover from adversity.

With the power of resiliency even though “dry spells”or “heavy rains” or “strong winds” can grab some petalsfrom the “stem,” life renews, bounces back and eventhrives.

Apply resiliency to any area of your life and you havea proven formula to get more done in less time, and withmore energy, in a constantly changing world. Less stressand less anxiety will follow!

If you find yourself having trouble bouncing backfrom the crises that will likely come your way, you mightwant to seek professional counseling.

Susan Gillpatrick is crisis management specialist forCenterstone, a not-for-profit that is the nation’s largest providerof community-based behavioral healthcare. If you or someoneyou love needs help, contact Centerstone at (888) 291-HELP

(4357) or visit www.centerstone.org. If you are in crisis, call the24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline at (800) 681-7444.


For years I have been dogged by this vague memoryof a kid’s birthday that didn’t go well. I couldn’t re-member which kid it was or which year it was; just

that it was something I didn’t want to revisit.We mothers work hard at keeping our less-than-stellar

moments locked in the dark, but sometimes they have away of slithering into the light.

We were looking at photo albums and came acrossfirst birthday parties.

The oldest had a great party in the backyard with blueskies, lots of family friends and a giraffe cake.

The second one had an adorable clown-themed party with a pink elephant cakewith a licorice tail.

The third one discovered she had beenripped off.

It was the bad memory I had worked toforget.

The four photos (considerably fewerthan the two dozen documenting the otherparties) show us in the kitchen with noballoons, no decorations, nothing, just a

couple of beat-up HappyMeal boxes sitting on thecounter in the background.

Our youngest said, “So it’s true, the last one reallydoes get the shaft!”

The husband offered that we must have had a partyfor her at a later time.

“No,” I said, “that was it.”“Where are all our friends?” she asked.“We didn’t have any. We’d just moved 2,500 miles and

were still getting to know people.”“But where’s all the family?”“Living out of town,” I said.It was coming back to me with painful clarity. It had

not been a great day. The 3-year-old had one of her epicbreakdowns due to the upheaval of moving and the 5-year-old had jerked my chain one too many times.

When the husband came home, I asked him to take thekids to McDonald’s. Since that was something we rarelydid, I remember telling the oldest two they didn’t deservea treat, so they’d better not enjoy it.

In the 40 minutes I had to myself, I picked up thehouse, whipped up a cake and threw it in the oven.

“So the cake is that blob on my high chair?” our young-est asked, looking at the snapshots.

“Yeah, that mound with a candle shoved in it,” I said.“What’s all the goo?”“I had to frost it while it was still warm.”

“Did I have gifts?”“Yep. They’re in that brown grocery bag.”Mothers like to create the illusion that they are always

on top of things. The last thing they want to do is admitthat something didn’t go well.

But, pure and simple, some days are a train wreck.Some days you do what you can with what you have andtell yourself that tomorrow will be better.

Those days might seem like failures, but if you don’tquit and keep going, they are successes.

I told the kid who didn’t get much of a first birthdayparty that we could take her to Chuck E. Cheese’s for herbirthday this year if she still felt ripped off. She justturned 28.

She’s still laughing.Lori Borgman is the author of “My Memory is Shot, All I

Retain Now is Water.” Contact the author [email protected]

LORIBORGMAN

LAST CHILD’S FIRSTBIRTHDAY A DUD


Driving home fromWest La-fayette yesterday I listened toan interesting radio program

about word origins. One of the wordshighlighted was “caddywampus.”Turns out this word originates froma wordmeaning diagonal and has 30similar words in the Englishlanguage.

Spending four solitary hours inthe car yesterday, I thoughts aboutwords and phrases my parents andgrandparents said while I was grow-ing up. These were special sayingsthat meant something to us but pos-sibly no one else. Does your familyhave words or phrases like that?

For example, whenmymothercame across a person who said or didsomething untoward, she said, “Theyare not kind and good.” Now, anotherperson might say, “They are a mur-derous thug.” Mymom always put

her own spin onthings.

She liked dogs a lotand when encounter-ing almost any canine,she said, “That’s anice doggie.” I hopenot to incur the wrathof readers, but I amnot a dog person.

Dogs and I have never mixed. Dogssense my fear or disdain and go rightfor the jugular, or worse. But, mymom never saw a dog she did notlike; every rabid mongrel was thesweetest thing she had ever seen.

WhenMomwanted us kids to stopfooling around so she could speakseriously to us about something, shewould say, “I’ll be Frank and you beErnest.” I suspect this comes fromthe comic strip of the same name,which has been published since 1972.

Growing up, we had a specialword for the cardboard rolls thatChristmas paper came on. We de-fined them by their ultimate use asweapons— conkers. We used ourconkers to bash each other on thehead on Christmas morning.

My father has always been full ofhis own brand of wisdom. Mymomused to call his sayings, “Fiction andFacts fromWillie’s Almanac.” Manyof the things he says came from hisownmother, including one that noone really understands. When some-thing is bound to happen or inevita-ble, he says, “Let the drap fall.”

We have no clue as to what a“drap” is — an Internet definitionsays it is a commune in southernFrance. I seriously doubt that mymaternal grandmother who spenther entire life in Indiana knew aboutcommunes in southern France. Ifany reader can tell me what theexpression means, I’ll be grateful.

My father has several euphe-misms for swear words, includingsomething akin to bat buono. I can-not print the exact wording. It’s easyenough to curse— coming up with adescriptor like “condensed owl fe-ces” like my father says takes realtalent.

Ask if he was going to do some-thing specific or go somewhere, Dadsays, “If the Good Lord is willing andthe creeks don’t rise.”

Mymaternal grandparents saidcertain phrases repeatedly. Mygrandmother, who was a registerednurse, often nagged at my grandfa-ther about his habits of eating high-fat food. He looked at her square inthe eye and said, “One meal at atime, LeNore.”

My adult child has been subject tothe whims of language in our ownthree-person family. We’ll save thosefor another day, or 30 years fromnowwhen our son is writing his ownnewspaper column about his oddrelatives.

An odd relative herself, Amy Abbottis an Indiana-based writer who

pontificates and kvetches on a bi-weeklybasis in a dozen Indiana newspapers. If

you happen to know what the heck adrap is, drop her a line at

[email protected].

AND OTHERMIDWESTERN PHRASES

AMYABBOTT

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RepairClinic.com, an online store for replacementparts for home appliances, outdoor power equip-ment and heating and cooling equipment, has

shared a checklist of 12 money and time-saving to-dos toprepare homes for the fall season.

“Completing these easy projects will go a long way inreducing energy consumption, improving the appearanceof homes and preventing expensive appliance and out-door power equipment repairs,” said Chris Hall, presi-dent and co-founder.

1. Clean kitchen appliances.» Refrigerator/freezer: Toss out expired items and

wipe out the interior. Remove dust and dirt from con-denser coils — the radiator-like coils located on the backor beneath the unit — with a bristle brush and vacuum.

» Range/oven/cooktop: Use the self-cleaning feature.For models without a self-cleaning feature, use an ovencleaner spray. (Never use an oven cleaner spray on mod-els with a self-cleaning feature)

»Garbage disposer: Use biodegradable deodorizingpellets to freshen.

2. Inspect window and external door frames for caulk-ing cracks and re-seal. Replace torn weather-stripping asneeded.

3.Get heating systems ready for the season.» Look for register blockage. Make sure furniture,

rugs and curtains are not obstructing air flow.» Replace furnace air filter and stock up on a supply

for the season.» Schedule professional air duct cleaning.4. Clean out central air conditioning system condenser

units. Consider purchasing a manufacturer-designed,off-season cover. Using a tarp or other material is notadvised, as it will restrict important air flow.

5. Examine appliances for proper functioning. Stockup on maintenance products. Replace broken, damagedor worn parts.

6. Organize garages and safely dispose of bottles andcans containing residual amounts of unneeded chemicals.

7. Clear lint buildup from dryer venting systems.To reduce energy consumption and prevent a fire,

clean out the inside of a dryer to its outside vents cap atleast once per year. This is a D.I.Y. project that can becompleted by using a 20-foot cleaning brush.

8.Remove debris from gutters and downspouts.9. Stock up on fuel stabilizer, air filters, spark plugs

and other maintenance items to prepare outdoor powerequipment for off-season storage. Replace broken, dam-aged or worn parts. Inspect leaf blowers and other fallyard equipment and get tune-up supplies ready.

10. Schedule professional winterizing work for irriga-tion systems.

11.Ready the water heaters.Adjust water heater temperature settings to ensure it

is appropriate for home needs. In the winter months,colder city or well-provided water means longer recov-ery times for water heaters. Also, it’s important to followthe owner’s manual instructions for flushing out sedi-ment buildup every few years to prevent future prob-lems.

12. Check sidewalks, walkways and driveways forcracks and repair as needed.

Water that seeps into the cracks will freeze and ex-pand—making the cracks larger. Concrete cracks can berepaired with a concrete-resurfacing product available atmost home improvement stores.

RepairClinic’s free advanced online repair help systemempowers do-it-yourselfers to fix common problems associatedwith home appliances, outdoor power equipment and heatingand cooling equipment. DIYers can enter a model number tochoose from a list of common symptoms for that particular

model, troubleshoot and watch videos to learn the most likelycauses and conditions and purchase the correct part.

FALL-PREP CHECKLIST:12 EASY WAYS TO GET HOMES READY


The holiday season has arrived — a time of year thatis steeped in tradition. Different families mighthave different holiday traditions, but most have

roots in a society or culture and thus areobserved by many people. Essentially,tradition is all about passing along cer-tain beliefs and customs from one gener-ation to the next.

We’d like to suggest that you start anew tradition. No, we’re not suggestingyou do away with the Christmas tree ormenorah.

Break the tradition of trudging to anoffice when you need to do business withSocial Security. Replace the old-fashioned way of doingbusiness and embrace the new, easier, more convenientway — online.

Sometimes it’s a good idea to break an old traditionand make a new one. Some traditions evolve. Many ofthe things your parents or grandparents did in a SocialSecurity office you can now do online.

For example, if you’re not receiving benefits, youcan request your Social Security Statement or use the

Retirement Estimator to get an accurate picture of whatyour future benefits will be. You can read or listen toour publications, find out whether you qualify for bene-fits — even apply for Social Security disability, retire-ment, and spouses benefits online from the comfort ofhome.

Set up an onlinemy Social Security account to getyour benefit verification letter, check your information,benefits, and earnings record, change your address orphone number, and start or change your direct deposit.You also can go online to get a replacement Medicarecard or appeal a medical decision made about yourdisability claim. You can do all this and more atwww.socialsecurity.gov.

The holiday season is a time filled with family andtradition. Go ahead and enjoy the light displays andholiday music. Maybe even cut a slice of fruitcake to gowith your egg nog.

But when it comes to doing business with SocialSecurity, join the millions of people and start a newtradition: forgo the sleigh ride to the office by going towww.socialsecurity.gov.

Teresa Brack is Social Security manager in Richmond.

STARTANEWTRADITION IN 2014WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE

TERESABRACK

“My Favorite Thing About Friends Fellowship?”“Lots of things! Friends, the lovely

surroundings, but mostly the freedomfrom worry about the future.”

Lois Gesell (since 2011)

Call Pam at765-962-6546www.ffcinc.org

A Community for Carefree Living…It’s just nicer here!


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Theater» “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” 8 p.m., Nov. 23, Civic Hall Perform-

ing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The Tony-award winning Broadway musical encompasses 30 show-stoppingmusical numbers that take you on a journey not only through theFats Waller song book, but through Harlem in its heyday. $28 foradults, $20 for students with group rates available. Call the CivicHall Box Office for tickets: (765) 973-3350, toll free (888) 248-4242, or visit www.civichall.com.

» “The Sound ofMusic,” Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E.Main St., Richmond. Presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdaysand 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 6-8 and 13-15. Tickets: Adult, $15; seniors(65-plus) and students with ID, $12. When a postulant proves toohigh-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve asgoverness for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Herrapport with the youngsters, and her generosity of spirit, capturesthe heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. The family’s escapeto Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides a thrilling andinspirational finale.

» “Zombies from the Beyond”, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10-11,Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. A Studio 10performance. Tickets: $10; RCT members, $5. This musical comedycelebrates the American ideals and foibles in the Eisenhower era.Songs, dances and laughs as Cold War and space race paranoiathreaten the good folks at the Milwaukee Space Center in 1955,where the staff is all abuzz at the arrival of rocket scientist TrentonCorbett. The budding romance of Trenton and Mary, the daughterof Space Center commander Major Malone, is jeopardized when aflying saucer lands in Milwaukee. Can Mary uphold her lady-likedemeanor while using her facile intelligence to save Milwaukeefrom a Red Menace and a flying saucer invasion?

» The Church Basement Ladiesmusical comedy: “AMighty Fortress Is Our Basement,” 4 and 8 p.m., Jan. 14,Civic Hall Preforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway,Richmond. This nationally touring show is a celebration of thechurch basement kitchen and the women who work there. ChurchBasement Ladies is a new musical comedy featuring four distinctcharacters and their relationships as they organize the food andsolve the problems of a rural church about to undergo changes in1964. Tickets are $28 or $24 for groups. (765) 973-3350, (888)248-4242 or www.civichall.com. Box office follows RCS schedule.

Comedy»Mike Armstrong, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, 4th Floor Blues Club,

923 N. E St., Richmond. Tickets are $25. Must be 21. Ticket price isdonated to local charities. Tickets are available from Boys & GirlsClubs, Hub League, American Red Cross, Richmond Music Boosters,Starr-Gennett Foundation, Sunrise, Townsend Center, YMCA,Richmond Lions Club, Centerville Youth League, Richmond EveningOptimist, Senior Opportunities Services and Wayne County LiteracyCoalition, or at www.inconcertrichmond.com with a $2.37 fee.

Music» Earlham Fall Jazz and Percussion Jam, 7:30 p.m.-9

p.m., Dec. 4, Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801National RoadW., Richmond. This evening’s concert jam features dynamic music

from around the globe by Earlham’s Hand Drum Ensemble, RhythmProject, Salsa Band and Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Free.

»Music by Sweet Surrender, Noon, Dec. 10, Forest HillsCountry Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Sweet Surrender withGill Miller is a family oriented band playing gospel, classic pop,country and folk music. The Woman’s Club of Richmond programwill feature Christmas carols and new music with a sweet countrysound. Guests are always welcome to attend for $4 plus $13 for theluncheon. Program begins at 1:15 p.m. For more information aboutthis special event and other programs for the year, contact clubpresident Mary Lou Griffey at (765) 277-9359 or e-mail [email protected].

» Free violin lessons, Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place,96 1⁄2 E. Main St., Hagerstown. For kids and adults every Wednesdayfrom 4-5 p.m. (765) 489-4005

» Piano lessons, Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601HillcrestDrive, Eaton, Ohio. Janet Burkett continues to offer piano lessons toall ages. The fee is $52 for four weekly half-hour class sessions,which can be scheduled at your convenience. There will be anadditional music book fee. (937) 456-3999

» Bass & Guitar Lessons, Baker’s Music Depot, 921N. E St.,Richmond. (765) 969-4241 for scheduling.

Reading» Book Event, Noon-3 p.m., Nov. 23, Two Sisters Bookstore,

193 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Indiana author Mark McLane willdiscuss the art of writing and read selected passages from his newnovel, “The Impersonators.” McLane is described as a captivatingteacher and enchanting story teller.

» Book discussion: “Pride and Prejudice,” 6 p.m., Jan.29, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Discussions

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

are free and open to the public. Stop by the library and pick up acopy of the book by Jane Austen being discussed. Limited to thefirst 15 people signing up. The play is part of Richmond CivicTheatre’s Main Stage series. Discussion Leader: Doris Ashbrook.

Fundraisers» Art to Heart 22, Jan. 11, Forest Hills Country Club, Rich-

mond. Fundraiser for Reid Hospital Foundation and Richmond ArtMuseum. $100 per ticket. (765) 983-3102

Dances»Weekly Thursday Night Dance, 4-7 p.m., The Gather-

ing Place, 501 Nation Ave., Eaton, Ohio. Weekly Thursday nightdance with music by Don Pease and the Country Ramblers. 50/50drawing. Food is available for purchase. $3 individual/$5 couple.No dance on Nov. 21 and 28. Bring a canned food item to danceon Dec. 5 and receive a discount on admission. Dances continuethrough Dec. 26. (937) 456-4947 or prebleseniorcenter.org

» Interaction Singles Dance, Fridays at Eagles Lodge, 75S. 12th St., Richmond. Must be 21 or older and single. Social hourfrom 6-7 p.m., discussion from 7-8 p.m. and dance from 8-11 p.m.Eagles membership not required. Cost: $6. (765) 966-8893 or(937) 456-9598.

» CAST (Christian Adult Singles Together) Dance,7-11 p.m., Dec. 13, Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27N., Richmond. Social hour and dance lesson 7-8 p.m.; dance withDJ 8-11 p.m. Dress is casual. $5 donation suggested. Snacks,drinks and door prizes. All adult singles welcome. Learn more athttp://castsingles.webs.com/ or (765) 967-1198. A monthly gamenight, dance or other event is planned on the second Saturday.

Art» 115th Annual Exhibition by Richmond and Area

Artists, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway,Richmond. Open through Dec. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues-days-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Closed Nov. 28-29. Free.

» “AsWe Are: A Photographic Exhibit of Mothersand Daughters,,” Through Nov. 22, Centerville Library; Dec.6-Jan. 8, Hagerstown Library; Jan. 20-Feb. 28, Indiana UniversityEast Art Gallery. Free. Local photos by Susanna Tanner.

» Free adult painting sessions, Hagerstown Museum,96 1⁄2 E. Main St., Hagerstown, Ind. Free adult painting sessionsevery Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Arts Place art gallery is open from1-6 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. Members of the Ha-gerstown Museum & Arts Place can paint anytime during openhours. (765) 489-4005. Also on Facebook.

Health/wellness» Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, Golay Community Center, 1007

E. Main St., Cambridge City. Child care available. (765) 478-5565.$5 non-members.

» Yoga, Beatree Yoga, 424 N. 10th St., Richmond. Call (765)267-1341 for schedule. Drop in $12 ($8 student/senior).

» Troy Fisher’s House of Pain Painaerobics Classes,7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. MainSt., Cambridge City. Cardio/weight training aerobics dance class.$5 non-members. Also offered at 5:45 p.m. Fridays.

Technology» Interactive Workshops, Uptown Innovation Center, 814

E. Main St., Richmond. Center City Development Corp. and theWayne County Area Chamber of Commerce are hosts of theseworkshops on technology-based topics relevant to small businessowners and professionals. Reservations at www.mycentercity.com.

» Free computer classes, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N.Sixth St., Richmond. Various classes offered on introduction tocomputers, Internet usage, Microsoft software, electronic booksand other topics. Schedule varies. Call (765) 966-8291 or go towww.mrlinfo.org for reservations.

Kids and family» Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., Nov. 28, Joseph Moore Mu-

seum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Paja-mas are encouraged and stuffed animals are welcome! Free.www.earlham.edu/joseph-moore-museum or (765) 983-1303

» Preschool Story Time, 10-11 a.m., Dec. 3, Joseph MooreMuseum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Free.

» Birth-to-Five playgroups, 10-11 a.m. weekdays aroundWayne County. Mondays at Rose Hamilton School; Wednesdaysat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Golay Community Center;Thursdays at Boys & Girls Clubs; Friday, Birth-to-Five office. Anhour of unstructured play and a literacy activity. Free. Canceled ifweather is bad. (765) 966-6080

» Storytimes, weekdays at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N.Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 0-24 months, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; ages2-4, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; ages 4-preK, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays;grades K-3, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. No registration required.

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Granted, pizza is a given at a place called Joe’s Piz-za. And the buffet is very popular. But it’s NOTjust pizza, so don’t overlook it when you’re making

lunch or dinner plans.Scott and Stephanie Hill Alexander, who bought the

Depot District eatery nearly two years ago, have keptmany traditional favorites and keep tryingnew ideas. Calzones have been added tothe menu. Chili was promoted recently andcould be used to top off an order of nachosduring a limited-time offer.

Every day on the menu, subs and sand-wiches range from stromboli to ItalianChicken Parmesan, meatball, veggie, Ha-waiian, meat lovers, steak hoagies andfish.

Pasta dishes include spaghetti withmeatballs and baked spaghetti, chicken

fettucini alfredo, fettucini carbonara, lasagna and chickenparmesan, all with a breadstick.

Some traditional sides are more like a meal. Joe’s Na-chos (served with sausage, pepperoni, beef, onion, blackolives, nacho cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, salsaand chips, plus jalapeño peppers by request) are $7.50.They are also available as chicken nachos, meat loversnachos or Macho Nachos (including chicken and bacon)for $1more. Jalapeño cheese poppers, mozzarella sticks,garlic cheese bread, hot wings and breadsticks are alsoavailable.

And the salad bar has many flavorful choices, rangingfrom peppers to black olives, that can be sampled in onetrip on a plate, as a buffet in itself, in a to-go container, oralong with pizza.

Of course, we can’t forget to mention the pizza. Eithergo for the buffet (offerings rotate, but usually featurecheese, pepperoni, sausage and/or supreme), or orderyour own pie. Toppings available include beef, bacon,ham, salami, BBQ sauce, mushrooms, bell peppers, on-ions, three types of olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese,pineapple and chicken, along with pepperoni and sausage.

Specialty pizza types includeMeat Lovers, Greek,veggie, SupremeHouse Special, BBQ chicken, Hawaiian,spinach alfredo, Margherita, BLT and buffalo chicken.

PASTA, NACHOS, SUBS, SALADSAMONG JOE’S PIZZA OPTIONS

Diners line up for pizza after bringing in a newtoy donation at Joe's Pizza in 2012. Anothercollection is planned this year. JOSHUA SMITH/ P-I

Musicians including pianist Carol Lou Woodward, pictured,play on weekend nights throughout the year. JOSHUA SMITH /

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Arbor Trace recently hosted aRed Hat Purse Bingo event.The event gave lady resi-

dents, family members and fellowRed Hat ladies an opportunity tocome to the facility, enjoy refresh-ments and fellowship and play bingofor purses, while breaking out favor-ite red and purple outfits and hats.

Kathy Simkin and her mother Barbara Brown play bingo. Red Hat ladies wear purple outfits to show their spunk. SUPPLIED

ARED-LETTERDAYFOR RED HAT LADIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

Winners of the purses at the event are AnnWhite, Ellen Guthrie, Virginia Bent,Vivian Kaser, Kathy Simkin, Mildred Ryan, Norma Griffin, Eva Blakemore, CarolynJones, Bertha Magoulias and Jodi Warfel. SUPPLIEDJodi Warfel smiles during bingo.


Q:My computer has never acted like it has a virus. DoI still need to install security software?

A: That’s one of the many computer security myths Ihear regularly. The truth is that viruses don’t alwaysmake your computer act up. Many viruses are designedto make sure you don’t notice them. They can steal yourinformation, send spam or attack other computers with-out you knowing. The only way to catch them is withsecurity software.

Stop annoying spam callsQ: I keep getting unsolicited calls on

my cellphone. Is there anything I can doabout it?

A: One of the little-known secrets ofthe Do Not Call registry is that it worksfor cellphones, too. You can add threenumbers to it, whether they’re cellphonesor landlines. That should be enough formost households. However, if you’re still getting calls,check with your carrier. Most carriers allow you to blockspecific numbers. You can also use a disposable numberapp like Google Voice or Burner to keep your numberfrom getting out in the first place.

Make your battery last longerQ: I hear all sorts of advice on how and how not to

charge a smartphone battery so it lasts for years. Do youhave a definitive answer?

A: I do indeed. Lithium-ion batteries found in mobilegadgets last longest when you keep them between 20 and80 percent charged. Avoid leaving it for a long time at afull charge or completely empty. You also need to keepthe battery out of extreme heat, such as an unattendedcar during summer in Phoenix. Those steps should helpyour battery last the life of the gadget.

Mobile gadgets: Used versus newQ: I want to buy a tablet, and I saw that some places

sell them used. What are the pros and cons of buying aused tablet instead of a new one?

A: The pros and cons are about the same as buyinganything used. You’ll have to deal with someone else’swear and tear, so the gadget might have scratches ordings. The screen and battery might not be in the bestcondition, either. So it might not be worth the money yousave. I would look at refurbished tablets instead. Appleand other tablet makers often have these for sale. They’llhave new batteries and a warranty, and you’ll still save afew bucks.

Speed up your PC with more RAMQ:Will more RAM really speed up my computer? It’s

starting to move really slowly, and I want to be absolutelysure it will speed it up before I buy one.

A: It could. If you have an older computer with lessthan 4 gigabytes of RAM, a memory boost can makethings a bit snappier. Use the Crucial Memory Adviser tosee what kind of RAM you should pick up. However, ifyou already have 4 GB or more, adding more probablywon’t help your cause. In that case, you want to checkwith a program like Process Explorer to see what is usingyour computer’s resources and slowing things down.

Kim Komando hosts the nation’s largest talk radio show aboutconsumer electronics, computers and the Internet. To get thepodcast, watch the show or find the station nearest you, visitkomando.com. Email her at [email protected].

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