Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 90, Greencastle, Putnam County, 22 December 1981 — Page 5

Heloise

Warped records given new life

DEAR HELOISE: How can you straighten a warped phonograph record? Phil Mauk * * * Got a warm spot in your house, like the top of a TV' set? Just place the record on top of a flat, warm surface, then stack a few heavy books on top. Leave it that way for several hours or days, depending on the damage, and your records should be as flat as pancakes once again! Heloise ELECTRIC BLANKETS Dear Heloise: When an electric blanket finally refuses to function any longer, I rip out all the wiring and threads which hold the wiring in place and use it as a nice, extra blanket for guests. The wires can be stripped out easily by cutting tiny slits at the end of the wires at the head and foot of the blanket. Just grab hold and pull them out. On some blankets it may be necessary to remove the binding, cut the wires, then pull them out. You’ll end up with a blanket that can be easily laundered and still be useful for many more years. L. Berliner

Holiday reunions can cause stress and strain

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. the house or decide to sell the (AP) There’s no place like family home and move into an home for the holidays, the old apartment, song says but a Purdue Univer- The M jst said o|d t . s,ty psychology professor says (erns are hard (0 break and are home sweet home can breed ick , resurrec ted when tensions when the whole clan fami|ics cmvaK . „ , ht gathers to celebrate the season. aschildre „ the same dynamics Clifford Swensen, who often are in effect when you’re teaches in the School of adults. Humanities, Social Science and „ „. , , Family disagreements are Education, says most people , , ~ ~ c , ... , , , largely the result of habit, tend to develop illusions about _, .. ... „ ~ . , . X. . ~ Swensen said, adding that parent and otter fanuly mem- some bem theydon tseeoeryoften- ' , c and tha t can be a strain. f . ' x*<*'~* tact. We ve placed too may ex- 7he demands of a spouse or of pectations on our families children frequently throw during holidays. People say to p rev i ous relationships off themselves, ‘This is supposed to balance and siblings who were be a joyous occasion’ - and once dose find they cannot re . they’re even more disappointed establish their earlier intimacy when things don’t work out as planned,” he said. That kind of situation can create resentment and disapWhen the illusions are shat- pointment in the siblings who tered, there s a tendency to the close relationship to blame family members for not j. be same as d was he said, being the people we wanted ... themtobe To minimize disappointments, be realistic, he Parents might treat adults as said. Families that never argue children or an older sister or are often covering up and are brother may try to dominate not as close as they seem, younger says the “Why do families continue psychologist. getting together, often al great On the other hand, people expense and against much adbecome disillusioned when old versity? We need to reaffirm patterns are broken, such as that we’re part of a bigger when parents make changes in totality, not orphans,” he said.

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HOT ROLLS Dear Heloise: When making hot rolls, to help them rise a little faster, I place a heating pad on my counter top, plug it in and turn it to high. I then place my pan of dough on top of the heating pad. The dough rises evenly and properly. W.G. FLOOR COVERING Dear Heloise: This may not be a new idea to you or to many of your readers, but I was happy to find that using remnants of vinyl floor covering as shelf paper is great! It never curls on the edges or shifts around and it’s easy to wipe clean. Very durable for pantry shelves as well as those that take a beating, like where pans and small appliances are stored. J.P. STOCKING HANGER Dear Heloise: Since we don’t have the traditional fireplace mantle on which to hang our children’s stockings, we use a planter pole. The pole is decorated like a candy cane. Each little arm holds a stocking anticipating Santa’s visit. L.W. HINTS FROM HIM Dear Heloise: When baby graduates from a baby tub to

the large adult-sized bathtub, buy a sturdy plastic laundry basket with mesh sides. An oblong shape works best, as it gives baby more room. Just set the laundry basket into the large tub, fill the tub to the proper water level, then set baby inside the laundry basket. The child will feel more secure plus you can put the water toys right inside the basket with baby where they won’t go floating off. There’s less danger of baby slipping and baby seems less frightened. Grampa BRACELET HOOKING Dear Heloise: Many people, especially if they are shaky or have poor eyesight, have trouble hooking those tiny bracelets on their arms. To solve the problem, tape one end of the bracelet to your wrist and hook the opposite end onto it. No losing grip of the bracelet and it’s easily hooked. Kerry Dißlasie ★ * * If you’re baffled by a housekeeping dilemma, could be you’ll find the answer in “Help! from Heloise” (Arbor House), the new problemsolution book by Heloise. You can check it out at your local bookshop or public library.

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HAVE IT WITH US WE'LL TREAT YOU ROYALLY! No need to fuss! We'll prepare a complete Christmas dinner for you and your family . . . everything's included. CHRISTMAS DAY %Sm Friday, Dec. 25, noon to 3 p.m. Christmas J/L 9 § HP' Dinner t ** Buffet %§F children Vi price ENTREES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Hand Carved Turkey, Ham with Raisin Sauce, Christmas Pork Goulash, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Candied Yams, Dressing, Relish Trays, Cranberry Salad, Cucumber Salad, Corn O’Brien, Buttered Peas with Pimentos, Fruit Salad. DESSERTS INCLUDE: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Mince Pie. Will also include our Magic Salad Bar and Bread and Cheeses and much more. Call 795-3500 for Reservations

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Bring the children out to dinner and let them visit with Santa who has surprises for all the children!

Calendar of events Tuesday Applegate Lodge No. 155 F & AM will hold work in EA degree on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Members are asked to bring a pie. Visitors are welcome Wednesday Tots Time Center will be closed during school vacation on Wednesday, Dec. 23 and 30. Babysitting will begin again Wednesday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon, at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive. Watch Calendar of Events for information about getting a ride for that day. For further inquiries, phone CONTACT, 653-2645 (collect calls accepted). There will be no Parents Anonymous meeting at the Gobin Church this week. Saturday Euchre Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26 at Putnam County Senior Citizens Center, 9 W. Franklin, Greencastle. All senior citizens are welcome. Tuesday Omnes Chapter, Order of DeMolay, will conduct a joint initiation ceremonies tvith Roachdale Chapter at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Greencastle Masonic Temple. Omnes Master Councilor Jim Inman invites all DeMolays, Senior DeMolays, and Master Masons to attend this special event. Major Abraham Owen Chapter of DAR will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Torr’s for their holiday dinner. Aral Groner will be the hostess and Sara Goodin will be the cohostess. The Dec. 16 meeting was canceled because of weather.

The deadline for calendar of events items is as follows: Monday evening - 1 p.m. Friday; Tuesday evening - 1 p.m. Monday; Wednesday evening - Friday evening -1 p.m. Thursday. The calendar is not published on Saturdays. For maximum exposure of calendar items, they should be submitted 10 days in advance of the scheduled meeting.

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