Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 295, Greencastle, Putnam County, 31 July 1985 — Page 5

Dear Abby

Solicitor for charity warns children should be wary of strangers

DEAR ABBY: As a door-to-door solicitor for a non-profit charity, 1 knock on about 1,500 doors a week. Frequently—all too frequently—when 1 ring the doorbell, it is opened by a 3- or 4-year-old child—and there is no adult present. It would be so easy for someone to grab the child and run—or simply to walk right into the house! This is extremely dangerous, with the possibility of robbery, kidnapping or child molesting. Each time this happens (four times yesterday), I caution the parents who eventually come to the door, but I believe a nationwide warning should be given. I hope you see the value of printing this. JOHN G. WORD, SANTA ANA, CALIF. DEAR MR. WORD: I do. And along the same line: DEAR ABBY: I am employed by a company that takes telephone surveys, and very often a child answers the telephone. (This is anywhere from noon until 9 p.m.) When I heala child’s voice, I ask, “Is your mother or father at home, please?” And, Abby, more often than not I am told, “No, I’m home alone.”

Hints from Heloise

DEAR HELOISE: I have an expensive aluminum skillet that sticks every time I fry in it. I)o you have any remedies? Juanita Shafer * * * I don’t have a perfect solution to this problem but, after checking with someone who is knowledgeable about heavy aluminum cookware, I will pass on information that may help some. First of all, make sure the skillet has no invisible grungies the kind that result from a quick wash and rinse job. Use a soap pad to thoroughly clean the pan after each use. Always spray the skillet with a vegetable oil spray before cooking. Do not put the food in a cold pan always heat the pan first. This will keep the food and pan from bonding together. If you are frying an egg, have the pan hot, being careful not to burn the pan. It is almost next to impossible to keep some foods from sticking to the pan. If your pan does stick, here are a few recommended cleaning tips: Never “boil out” the pot with soda, water softeners, or cleansers containing alkali. They may discolor the pan. Using a stiff brush or steel wool pads will help remove burned-on food. Heloise STEEL WOOL Dear Heloise: Half of a steel wool soap pad is usually wasted so I open the new box, dump them out and cut each one in half and return them to the box. No waste at all. Judy Ragesdale

Calendar of events Thursday Larrabee I<odge No. 131 F & AM, Stilesville, will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. All members are urged to attend. All visiting Master Masons are welcome. Friday Greencastle Barracks and Auxiliary No. 114 Veterans of World War I will hold its annual picnic at the home of Colonel and Mrs. Kelsie R. Wame, located 7 x k miles northwest of Greencastle on Dunbar Hill Road, Firday, Aug. 2. This will replace the monthly meeting. All World War I men and their families are urged to attend this annual picnic. Bring a covered dish. Women of the Moose will have a chicken and noodles dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. The price of the dinner is $2.50. Saturday There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Doors open at 6 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome. Sunday The annual Clodfelter reunion will be held at the Gene Clodfelter Pond located north of Morton Sunday, Aug. 4. Meat and drinks will be provided at the 12:30 p.m. dinner. Bring a covered dish and table service. The Hendricks County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 in the Mill Creek Friends Meeting Home. Jodi Whicker, Danville, will talk about the Furnas family of the Mill Creek area. Betty Bartley, Danville, will give a brief history of the Mill Creek Meeting House and the Mill Creek School. The public is invited. For directions to the meeting house, call Jewell Bell, 745-4055. The reunion of Elijah and Rachael Young descendants will be held at the picnic area just below Cagle Dam Sunday, Aug. 4. A basket dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Monday The Putnam County Shrine Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 at the American Legion Post. All members and interested Shriners are urged to attend. The Monday Club will mfeet at the Double Decker Restaurant at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Elizabeth Hurst will be the hostess. Lola Griffith will have the program.

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.

When I ask when their mother will be home, I am told, “She didn’t say” or, “Not until later.” Please tell your readers to instruct their children that if they are alone at home, they should never give that information to a stranger. It’s better to say, “My mother can’t come to the phone right now.” * * * DEAR ABBY: I am a 39-year-old married man who has just had a vasectomy. As part of the surgery, the doctor used two small metal staples, which he said will remain permanently where he placed them. I need to know if these staples will trip the alarm when I go through security at the airport. Please don’t tell me to ask my doctor. I’m afraid he might laugh at me for asking such a dumb question, so I’m asking you. J.B. IN NYC DEAR J. 8.: The answer is no. And by the way, there are no “dumb questions”—only foolish people who don’t ask questions because they’re afraid of appearing dumb.

Vegetable oil spray prevents sticking in skillet

BREADBOX ODOR Dear Heloise: I have a wooden breadbox which has a terrible odor. It makes the bread taste awful Is there anything I can do 9 I have started storing canned gcmds in it. Mrs. Terri L. Funk * * * It’s great that you have found another use for the breadbox because, if it is made from pine wood or cedar, it is almost impossible to get the odor out of it and your bread will absorb it. We have received hundreds of letters irom other owners of wooden bread boxes who have the same problem but so far we have not solved it. I might suggest using the box for other things, such as you are doing with the canned goods. Make a mini-desk with it and use it to store writing materials or bills. If you decide to purchase another breadbox, choose one made from a good hardwood, such as oak or maple. I wish all manufacturers would choose these woods so the many people who buy them could use the boxes for bread, as they were intended. Heloise WOODEN SPOONS Dear Heloise: Here’s an answer to the question about the care of wooden spoons. I still have my very first set of spoons which I have had for nearly 50 years. I care for them by putting the wooden spoons in a shallow pan of vegetable oil (not olive oil). I let them set for about two hours, then remove

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DEAR ABBY: Our neighbor leaves for work at 6 o’clock every morning, and when he is picked up by a coworker, there is a lot of horn beeping, yelling and door slamming. Their driveway is right next to our bedroom. My alarm is set for 7, but with all this commotion going on every morning, my husband and I are awakened at 6. We have two small children and the last hour of sleep is very important before I start my busy day. My husband says I shouldn’t say anything to them as it might cause hard feelings, and that’s the last thing we want. We like our neighbors, but I am disturbed by their lack of consideration for others at that hour. Do you have any suggestions? DESPERATE

Harris Hall events

Wednesday, July 31 5-9 p.m. Folk Art Demonstrations. Ihursday, Aug. 1 12 p.m.--Peach Bake-off Judging. 6 p.m.--Auction of Peach Bake-off items. Friday, Aug. 2 10 a.m.--Open class photography judging. 7 p.m.-Performance of woodwind trio from Greencastle Chamber Orchestra.

the excess oil by wiping with a cotton cloth (paper towels work just fine too). After using the spoons, I wipe them clean under hot water as the oil seals them well I use the same procedure with my wooden handled tableware to keep the wood well protected. Once done, the procedure need only be repeated every six months or so. They stay beautiful, not like stained wood. (’. Laubenberger * * * One really shouldn’t soak wooden spoons in water or put them in the dishwasher. Heloise GREEN POTATOES Dear Heloise: Some of your readers have questioned purchasing potatoes that have a greenish tinge to them. It’s best to avoid buying those that are green because they may have a

Corn fritters great American favorite for lunch, dinner

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor Many American cooks enjoy making corn fritters during the summer when fresh corn on the cob is here in abundance. This side dish is, of course, one of American’s great favorites. Prefaced by a cold or hot soup, and served with maple syrup, the fritters make a fine weekend lunch menu. For dinner fare they are delicious with chicken or pork chops and a cooked green vegetable or a green salad. CORN FRITTERS 2 to 3 ears corn 1 cup stirred all-purpose flour (spoon into measure and level) 1 teaspoon baking powder W teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, separated l-3rd cup milk 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 quart (about) corn oil for frying

TOPS 604 plans annual picnic

There were 15 members present at the July 23 meeting of Tops 604. A total loss of 19'/4 pounds was recorded. Mary Anne Cowart was Tops best loser and officer of the week while Audrey James was runner-up. Maxine Stoner was Tops best loser and girl of the week. Mary Ann Cowart was girl of the week for July 30

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DEAR DESPERATE: Unless your neighbors are made aware that the horn beeping, yelling and door slamming is disturbing you, nothing will change. I suggest that you tell them in a friendly way what you have told me. It should make for friendlier neighbors—not hard feelings. (Do you hate to write letters because you don’t know what to say? Thankyou notes, sympathy letters, congratulations, how to decline and accept invitations and how to write an interesting letter are included in Abby’s booklet, “How to Write Letters for All Occasions.” Send your name and address clearly printed with a check or money order for $2.50 and a long, stamped (39 cents) self-addressed envelope to: Dear Abby, Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

bitter taste and can be toxic. Prolonged exposure to light causes the discoloration. Potatoes should be stored in a dark, humid, well ventilated place. The temperature should l>e approximately 45 degrees to 50 degrees F. The potatoes will keep for weeks in this condition. A Produce Man * * * GRINDING SPICES Dear Heloise: Recently I was in need of something to use for finely grinding several spices. I rememliered an extra pepper mill that I had stored away It did the job beautifully and I could arfjust the top to grind fine or coarse. Hope this is a help to all the spice and herb lovers who like to mix their own. Doris Reynolds

Remove husks and silks from corn. With a sharp knife cut kernels from cob; measure 1 1 2 cups. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl beat together egg yolks, milk and 1 tablespoon corn oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir until flour mixture is moistened. Stir in corn. In a small bowl with mixer at high speed beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into corn mixture. Pour 1 quart corn oil into a heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep fryer, filling no more than l-3rd full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees on a frying thermometer. Carefully add batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time. Fry, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep hot in a warm oven while frying remaining fritters. Serve hot. Makes about 24.

and Nancy Baldwin will serve in that capacity Aug. 6. The annual picnic will be held Aug. 6 at the shelter at First Baptist Church. A lowcalorie salad and pitch-in is planned. Former members are invited to attend. Members are asked to bring four small wrapped gifts for the games.

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