Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 103, Greencastle, Putnam County, 6 January 1984 — Page 3

Hints from Heloise Non-abrasive hand cleanser gives counter tops a face-lift

DEAR HELOISE: I solved the problem of stained, plastic laminated counter tops and it worked so well my husband wanted me to share it with you and your readers... When I want to give the counter tops a face lift, I grab a paper towel and my husband’s non-abrasive hand cleaner, saturate the counter top with the cleaner, and leave it on for a while. I wipe off the excess cleaner, then wash the counter with warm water. While I’m at it, I give the fridge and stove a facial with the hand cleaner too. Now that the appliances are sparkling clean, a little liquid cream wax helps to keep them that way. Ruth Rogers * * * This product is so versatile one should never be without an extra can in the house for general use. Otherwise, you’ll run your legs off “swiping” the one your husband keeps in the garage.

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Dear Abby Wheelchair etiquette tips god-send for four-wheeling reader

DEAR READERS: “Four-Wheeler” asked why someone hasn’t written a booklet on wheelchair etiquette. Well, someone has. The Schoitz Medical Center in Waterloo, lowa, has prepared a pamphlet titled, “What do I do when I meet a person in a wheelchair?” It offers suggestions for non-wheel-chair users who encounter wheelchair users. Below are the 12 guidelines from that booklet: 1. Always ask the wheelchair user if he or she would like assistance before you help. Your help may not be needed or wanted. • 2. Don’t hang or lean on a person’s wheelchair because it is part of the wheelchair user’s personal body space. 3. Speak directly to the person in the wheelchair, not to someone nearby as if the wheelchair user did not exist. 4. If conversation lasts more than a few minutes, consider sitting down or kneeling to get yourself on the same level as the wheelchair user. 5. Don’t demean or patronize the wheelchair user by patting him or her on the head. 6. Give clear directions, including distance, weather conditions and physical obstacles that may hinder the wheelchair user’s travel. 7. Don’t discourage children from asking questions about the wheelchair. Open communication helps overcome fearful or misleading attitudes. 8. When a wheelchair user “transfers” out of the wheelchair to a chair, toilet, car or bed, do not move the wheelchair out of reaching distance. 9. It is OK to use expressions like “running along” when speaking to the wheelchair user. It is likely

Cranberry relish turnover tasty

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor At this time of year a cook’s fancy may turn to using a holiday food, still on hand, in a new way. That’s what we did with some leftover cranberry orange relish. That relish invented many years ago by a New York City home economist -- has become a classic American offering at Christmas time, and it has been used in many ways. But interestingly enough, we were unable to find a recipe using it as a filling for baked pastry turnovers. A search through our large collection of leaflets and booklets plus several books on Cranberry cooking and lore revealed no turnover recipes in which even plain cranberries appeared. The next step, naturally, was to develop a turnover recipe in my own kitchen. Here it is for your consideration. : CRANBERRY ORANGE • RELISH TURNOVERS 4-pound stick butter (V 2 I cup), soft * 3-ounce package cream

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Thanks for sharing one more use. Hugs Heloise FEWER RUNS Dear Heloise: Use rubber gloves to put on pantyhose to avoid snags, and to help you pull them up snugly. I must wear support pantyhose and this has saved me many a pair. Becky Holbrook HINTS FROM HIM Dear Heloise: Wouldn’t it be nice if the shortening manufacturers would package their product in sticks similar to margarine with markings on the wrapper to indicate measurement: i.e., one-fourth cup, one-half cup, etc. Surely would be easier than trying to measure in a cup when baking. Roger T. Sherman * * * Wouldn’t it! Some enterprising company would probably make a mint by following your suggestion. I too think premeasured shortening would be terrific! Heloise

cheese, soft 1 cup unbleached allpurpose flour Cranberry Orange Relish, well drained (see Note) Milk In a medium bowl with a wooden spoon beat together the butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually stir in the flour until blended. Turn out onto a sheet of saran and shape into about a 4-inch square; wrap tightly; chill until firm enough to handle. On a prepared pastry cloth with a prepared stockinetcovered rolling pin, roll dough so it is just a little larger than a 12-incn square. Trim edges; save the trimmings to make an extra turnover. Cut the 12-inch square into nine 4-inch squares. Drop about a tablespoon of the Cranberry Orange Relish off center on each square. Fold each over to make a triangle; press edges with fork tines to seal well. Prick each top with the fork in 4 equidistant places. Place, well apart, on an ungreased cookie sheet; brush tops with a little milk.

BABY CARE TIP Dear Heloise: A recent letter warned of the swiftness with which a baby being diapered can harm itself by getting hold of the powder, safety pins, etc. As the mother of four, a grandmother of four and a frequent volunteer baby tender, I have a solution to offer in addition to being watchful. Always give the baby a favorite small toy to hold while you are changing him or otherwise caring for him in a personal way. With little hands already busy, baby does not need to reach for something else. Another safety tip: Always close each safety pin immediately upon removing it from the diaper and be sure to put it out of baby’s reach. B.J. PATTERN POINTER Dear Heloise: A sewing hint... always note on the pattern for future use any alterations and changes you made. I also note weight and cur-

the wheelchair user expresses things the same way. 10. Be aware of a wheelchair user’s capabilities. Some users can walk with aid and use wheelchairs because they can conserve energy and move about quickly. 11. Don’t classify persons who use wheelchairs as sick. Wheelchairs are used for a variety of noncontagious disabilities. 12. Don’t assume that using a wheelchair is in itself a tragedy. It is a means of freedom that allows the user to move about independently. The center will be happy to send the pamphlet free to anyone who requests it with a long, selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Write the Public Relations Office, Schoitz Medical Center, Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues, Waterloo, lowa 50702. * * * DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I was the “other woman.” I thought I was lucky when he divorced his wife and married me. I was 24 and he was 35 at the time. Now 20 years later I’m miserable. He never changed. He just changed wives. All the heartaches he caused his first wife with his lying and cheating are now mine. His first wife didn’t lose when she lost him—l lost when I got him. Abby, please tell women to think hard and long before they get involved with a married man. I can speak only for myself, but it wasn’t worth it. Too many people were hurt. First, she was hurt, and now I am hurting. FOOLISH IN FLORIDA DEAR FOOLISH: Your sad story is not new. Moral: You can’t build happiness on the sorrow of others.

Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven until golden brown minutes. Remove with spatula. Note: In my kitchen our original Cranberry Orange Relish called for 1 unpeeled, seedless medium orange (cut into 8 wedges); 1 unpeeled, cored, medium Mclntosh apple (cut into 8 wedges); a 12-ounce bag (3 cups) cranberries and 1 to V'2 cups sugar. To use our method: in a food processor with the metal blade process half the orange wedges until finely chopped; add half the apple wedges and process until the apple is fairly fine. Empty the mixture into a container. With the metal blade, chop half the cranberries until fine; add to the orange-apple mixture with half the sugar and stir well. Repeat with the second batch of orange, apple, cranberries and sugar. Before using, tightly cover, and refrigerate overnight. To use your own leftover Cranberry Orange Relish or some made by our recipe as a filling for the Turnovers, drain enough to make 2-3rds cup and stir in 2 teaspoons flour.

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rent measurements, plus the date, so when reusing the pattern I can immediately tell if any additional changes are needed. Luella Adams MONEYSAVER Dear Heloise: I rotate all clothes as they are laundered so we don’t wear the same ones all the time. I do the same with linens. Helps to prolong their life. When an item is no longer serviceable and is discarded, I put it on a list to be replaced when a sale appears.

'Grits-eating' belt expands east

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor Now that American food writers are urging American cooks to leam to know and appreciate the regional cooking of all parts of the United States, hominy grits may come into their own. The great grits-eating belt, it has been said, “starts in Texas and moves east and as far north as Carolina.” Outside that belt, New York City and Chicago are probably the largest grits-eating centers. My own way of using grits over the years, here in New York City, has been in casseroles. My first time around, I cooked the grits and teamed them with beaten eggs and melted butter to serve as! would cornmeal spoon bread. Later I often added cheese, and still later I would sometimes throw in some cooked crumbled bacon and chopped sweet green pepper cooked in the bacon drippings.

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The 1984 Putnam County Extension Homemaker Council officers met for the first time this week to plan strategies for the new year. Installed in December, the officers are (front, from left) Debbie Wat-

This way, I don’t suddenly discover my husband is out of undershirts, for instance, and have to run out and buy more at a higher price. L. A. BEEFSPUDS Dear Heloise: We like creamed chipped beef on big, fluffy, baked potatoes. Simple to do if you melt the margaruie in the skillet, add the torn beef and stir. Add the flour, stir till the beef is coated with the margarine and flour, then add your milk. Presto lump-free creamed beef.

Recently, probably because Tex-Cal cooking is having its day, I tried a grits casserole made with green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream. No eggs in this. This latest casserole does double duty. It makes a fine accompaniment to chicken and vegetables. Or it can be the mainstay of a light supper; in this case, broiled tomatoes with a topping of buttered crumbs and steamed broccoli would add flavor and color as accompaniments. TEX-CAL GRITS CASSEROLE 5 cups water teaspoon salt 1 cup enriched regular white hominy grits 1 cup sour cream One 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded mediumfine

DEAR ABBY: How do you feel about women shaking hands with other women when they meet or say goodbye? How about women shaking hands with men? I suppose a woman in business does this automatically, just as a man shakes hands with another man. Don’t you think a handshake is somewhat masculine? Whatever happened to the warm smile and friendly hello? PITTSBURGH DEAR PITTSBURGH: In my view, offering a hand to shake is a friendly gesture whether it’s woman to woman, man to man or woman to man. And nothing “happened” to the warm smile and the friendly hello. Both men and women use them—alone, or accompanied by a handshake. * * * DEAR ABBY: “L. in Seattle” complained about receiving unwanted or duplicate magazine subscriptions as Christmas presents. L. wrote: “It bothers me to know that a well-meaning friend has spent money on a gift that is unread, then tossed out.” Surely there is a convalescent home in L.’s town —or a veterans’ hospital or a jail. Believe me, my donations of magazines, new or used, are greatly appreciated. And if you don’t want your name and address spread around, cut out the label. S. IN NORWICH DEAR S.: You get an “A” for an OK suggestion. ♦ * * (Getting married? Whether you want a formal church wedding or a simple, “do-your-own-thing” ceremony, get Abby’s booklet. Send $1 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped (37 cents) envelope to: Abby’s Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

son, treasurer; Jeanne Albright, second vice president; Shirley Hiday, first vice president; Ruth Carrington, president; (back, from left) Donna Frye, admission and Blanche Miller, secretary.

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RuthGruenwald SUB FOR SALT Dear Heloise: lamon a lowsodiuin diet and I really miss salt in my food. I have found if I use dill spice on my mashed potatoes, fried eggs, or any cream sauces, it really adds a good taste and I don’t realize that I’m not eating salt. Joyce V. Have a hint for Heloise? Send it to: Heloise P.O. Box 32000 San Antonio. TX 78216

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Gradually stir in the grits; bring to a boil again. Cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring often, until very thick Off heat, fold in the sour cream and the chilies. Turn one-third of the grits into a round 2-quart casserole (8 by 2 inches); sprinkle with one third of the cheese; repeat in that order two more times. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350-degree oven until heated through and top is a pale gold color 20 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings. Note: You may substitute 1 cup enriched white hominy quick grits for the regular grits called for. Decrease water to 4 cups. After bringing to a boil, cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring often, until very thick 4to 5 minutes. Proceed as above.

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Calendar of events Saturday The Greencastle Friendly Squares Square Dance Club will hold its anniversary dance Saturday, Jan. 7, from 7-11 p.m. at the Greencastle National Guard Armory. Callers will be Nancy Brown, Larry Cole and Mel Cruse. For ticket information, call 653-8382. Temple Lodge No. 47 will hold its annual open installation of officers at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. All members are urged to attend. Visitors and general public are welcome. Refreshments and social hour will follow. A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Putnam County Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. Sunday NAACP will meet at the Newtons to view a film on Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Monday The Putnam County Coin Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at the Putnam County Senior Center. The new officers are: Mike Woll, president; Ruth Chew, vice president; Ken Pell, secretary, and Charles Nelson, treasurer. Mike Massey of Martinsville is the new dealer. A regular coin auction will be held. The Putnam County Singles will have a sing-a-long at Sunset Manor at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Meet at Nadene’s apartment at 6:45 p.m. The hostess is Nadene Burks, 653-9635. Roachdale O.E.S. No. 247 will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. There will be carry-in refreshments. Visitors are welcome. Bethel No. 78, International Order of Job’s Daughters will meet at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, Greencastle. There will be a council meeting at 6:30 p.m. All daughters are urged to attend. Parents, masons and members of Eastern Star are invited. Refreshments and a social hour will follow the meeting. National Association of Retired Federal Employees will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. After lunch, secretarytreasurer Paul Jackson will install 1984 officers. Tuesday Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1550 will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the post home. The Volunteer Sewing Group will meet at the First Christian Church in the downstairs classroom Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 9 a m. to noon. Join the group for a few minutes or for the entire time. Happier Home Extension Club will meet in the home of Mrs. Alta Schulz at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Better Homes Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the home of Jeannie Albright. The lesson is on how to give a lesson. Members are asked to bring a food staple item for the food pantry. The Four Leaf Clover Home Ec Club will meet at 1:30 p.m, Tuesday, Jan. 10. Mary Smith will be the hostess. The lesson is on how to present a lesson by Esther Friend. Right to Life of Putnam-Owen Counties will hold their meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Cloverdale Community Building. The public is invited. Wednesday P.E.O. Chapter I will meet at the home of Mrs. Keith Monnett at 7:30p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Beechgrove Ladies Aid will meet all day Thursday, Jan. 12 at the church for a pot luck dinner. Greencastle Chapter No. 22 Royal Arch Masons will hold its stated convocation at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in the Masonic Temple. The stated assembly of Greencastle Council No. 107 Cryptic Masons will follow at 8:30 p.m., followed by the installation of officers. Even parents need “time off!” Wednesday mornings can be yours, if you bring your pre-schooler or infant to Tots Time, located in the First Baptist Church on Judson Drive (in back of Marsh). You can take care of business, shop or just relax while your child plays with others and learns to cope with the outside world. The Veronica Club will meet with Mrs. Esther McCabe at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Thursday The Jefferson Extension Homemakers will meet with Mrs. Sharon Skinner at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The lesson is on how to present a lesson. It will be presented by Mrs. Helen Ogles and Mrs. Nina Saunders. Roll call will be a craft that you would like to learn. Friday A euchre party will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 at the Moose Lodge for members only.

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