Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 84, Greencastle, Putnam County, 15 December 1981 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, December 15,1981

Hints from Heloise Reader gives tips on buying clothes for nursing home patients

DEAR HELOISE: I have worked in a nursing home laundry room for over five years, so I have some

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snaps instead of buttons or zippers. If the resident is not up walking about, dresses or dusters that open all the way down the back are best. In some cases, pajamas are better. Be sure and put the resident’s name on every personal item and in plain view. A Faithful Reader * * * Thanks for letting us benefit from your experience. It’s traumatic when we have to put a loved one in another’s care, so any tips that make it easier on the resident, the staff and the family are most gratefully appreciated. Hugs to you and those you care for.—Heloise TRAVEL TIP Dear Heloise: If you have a child who insists upon taking a pillow in the car, here’s an idea for one that will fit in the glove compartment. Take an inflatable beach ball and blow it up a quarter to half the way. You can make a fabric cover for it if you want. Simply deflate it when not in use and put it back in the glove compartment. Jennifer GIFT TAGS Dear Heloise: For the past three years I have saved the little tags that I attach to gifts for family members. I purchased them on sale and then use them over again each year. The kids enjoy finding the

Dear Abby Reader needs intro DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a Barry Manilow concert, and I haven’t been able to get him out of my mind since. Abby, I am perfectly in tune with all the feelings Barry expresses! All my life I’ve had the feeling that God put me on earth to love and fulfill the needs of someone like Barry Manilow, someone who has everything in the world but happens to be very lonely. Please don’t get me wrong. It’s not the money, fame or glamour I’m looking for. I just want to devote my life to someone who wants more than anything in the world to be loved for himself, but has never found that person. If Barry is involved already, I would like the chance to make Burt Reynolds happy. In spite of his macho confident manner, I sense that Burt is also a very lonely person who needs love. I am not a fat, ugly old woman who has never had a date. I am 22, attractive and have no trouble getting dates. I just need help to do what the Lord wants me to do. Can you help me meet Barry Manilow or Burt Reynolds? NEEDS AN INTRODUCTION DEAR NEEDS: Superstars such as Barry Manilow and Burt Reynolds work very hard, and their schedules are so demanding they have very little time to become lonely. However, if the good Lord wants you to meet either one of these gentlemen, trust him to provide the introduction. * * * DEAR ABBY: I am particularly upset when I arrive early at a movie to select a seat where I want it, and then have two or three people come in and sit near me and start talking or giggling or commenting on the movie. Even “stage whispers” can spoil the show for me. I realize that the sooner I speak up, the better, but I keep putting it off, hoping it won’t happen again. But it usually does. How do you ask people to be quiet? And what do you say if they say, “If I want to talk, I’ll talk”? Or worse yet, “If you don’t like it move”? ATLANTA MOVIE LOVER DEAR LOVER: Politely ask your noisy neighbors to please be quiet. And if you encounter a rude response, complain to the manager. CONFIDENTIAL TO “NO DOUGH FOR COLLEGE”: No one said it better than Ben Franklin: ‘‘The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.” * * * Problems? You’ll feel better if you get them off your chest. Write to Abby: 12060 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 5000, Hawthorne, Calif. 90250. For a personal reply, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

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ones they wrote. You might even date them on the back and have a keepsake of your child’s signature over the years. Besides, think of the money I save every year! Gerry Clark THOUGHTFUL GESTURE Dear Heloise: Seems there is one group of people we all are guilty of taking for granted. They are the trash collectors. No matter how cold the morning, there they are, right on schedule, doing their thankless job. I thought it would be nice at Christmas time to bake some extra cookies or buy some extra warm gloves and wrap them up for them. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who reads and benefits from your column would do the same? Garey Bostion KEEP CHAINS CLASPED Dear Heloise: My jeweler told me years ago to always hook or clasp my necklaces and chains back together after removing from my neck. This will prevent the jewelry from knotting. Helen T. * * * Sure would! There are a lot of hard-working people doing jobs in extreme cold or blistering heat, tough jobs that someone has to do. Let’s all do what we can to help each other and give a little pat on the back for jobs well done. Heloise

By Bil Keane

Calendar of events Tuesday The Putnam County Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Building for their monthly meeting and Christmas pitch-in dinner. Reelsville Social Service Club will hold its Christmas dinner at the Double Decker Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon. Helen Gerald will be the hostess Reelsville Social Service Club will hold its Christmas dinner at the Double Decker Restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon. Helen Gerald will be the hostess. American Legion Post 58 will meet Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. instead of Monday, Dec. 14. “Christmas Tradition of the Past” will be the program presented by Mrs. Betty Aker at the Senior Fellowship which meets at the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Flossie Rowings will have the thought with Dorotha Pursell and Grace Hurst serving the refreshments. Anyone is welcome. Wednesday West Madison Home Ec Club will meet at the Double Decker at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 for its annual Christmas party. Members are asked to bring a secret sister gift and paper goods for the senior Center. FREE: Babysitting and transportation for parents who want time to shop for Christmas or tend to other business and need a break from child care. Those who have no access to a sitter or cannot afford one may take their preschoolers and infants to Tots Time Center every Wednesday, 9 a m. to noon at the First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle. Parents who want a ride on Dec. 16 and live in Greencastle, Bainbridge and Fillmore areas may call CONTACT at 6532645 (collect calls accepted) by 3 p.m. Tuesday. Arriving at Tots Time by 9 a.m. parents may ask the driver to take them to several locations in Greencastle. They will be returned by noon for their children and driven back home. The 20th Century Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Clinton Gass. There will be the usual Christmas exchange. Cloverdale Chapter 369 O.E.S. will hold its regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Initatory work will be given. A Christmas party and gift exchange will follow in the chapter dining room. Members are asked to remember to bring finger foods to the party. Parents Anonymous, a self-help group of parents under stress, will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Charterhouse library of Gobin United Methodist Church. Arrangements for child care or transportation may be made by phoning CONTACT at 653-2645. Temple Lodge No. 47 will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. There will be an election for officers for 1982. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcomed. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Thursday Putnam County Singles have been invited to the home of Debbie Snyder for an evening of cards and games. Everyone is asked to bring their own urinks. Refreshments will be furnished. Debbie’s address is 207 Hillsdale Ave. For more information, call Debbie at 653-9446. Members of Major Abraham Owen Chapter of DAR will hold their Christmas dinner at Torr’s Restaurant at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Guest speaker will be State Regent Mrs. Bienke. Husbands are special invited guests. Citizens Action Committee to oppose Big Walnut Reservoir will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building in Greencastle. Friday The Senior Citizens Club of Roachdale will meet at the Lions Hall on Friday, Dec. 18. There will be entertainment. Members are asked to bring a grab-bag gift and bingo prize. Greencastle Commandery No. 11, Knights of Templar, will hold its stated conclave at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in the Masonic Temple. There will be an election of officers. A carry-in dinner for members and their families will be served at 6:30 p.m. Bread and drinks will be furnished. The Senior Citizens Club of Roachdale will meet at the Lions Hall on Friday, Dec. 18. Members are asked to bring grab bag gift and bingo prize. The Sunshine Circle Club will meet for its Christmas party at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at the home of Sharon Hoskins. Members are asked to bring a $3 grab bag gift, a secret pal gift and a food item. Morton Masonic Lodge No. 460 and Bainbridge Lodge No. 75 will hold the actual Past Masters degree for 1982. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the degree starting at 7:30 p.m. All actual Past Masters are invited. It will be held this year at the Morton Lodge. The Greencastle Chamber Orchestra, under direction of Herman Berg, will present a Christmas concert under auspices of AARP at the Senior Center at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Saturday The Castle Squares Square Dance Club is holding its Christmas dance 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. A pitch-in dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and Santa will be there at 7:30 p.m. Ron McPhearson will be the caller and rounds will be by Patsy and Chuck Smith. A Lodge of Past Masters will convene Saturday, Dec. 19 at Temple Lodge No. 47 F & AM in conjunction with Cloverdale Lodge No. 132 and Owen Lodge No. 655. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. with PM degree conferred at 7 p.m. Monday Morton Masonic Lodge No. 469 will hold installation of officers for 1982 on Monday, Dec. 21. The public is invited to attend. Installation will start at 7:30 p.m., with refreshments to follow.

Whole wheat banana loaf is natural snack

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor SNACKTIME FARE Banana Loaf Beverage BANANA LOAF This version is in step with the times in both ingredients and method. 2 cups whole wheat (graham) flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Vi teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3 medium (each about 6 inches long) ripe bananas, peeled cup vegetable oil Vz cup honey Juice of Vi of a medium lemon (about 1 tablespoon) 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts In a large bowl stir together

the flour, soda and salt. In an electric blender whirl the eggs until yolks and whites are blended; add bananas and whirl until pureed. Add oil, honey and lemon juice and whirl until blended; add to flour mixture; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in nuts. Turn into a greased and floured 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean about 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes. Loosen edges and turn out on rack; turn right side up. Cool completely. Slice fairly thick if served fresh. To slice thin, wrap tightly and refrigerator-store overnight.