Banner Graphic, Volume 19, Number 178, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 April 1989 — Page 4

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THE BANNERGRAPHIC April 4,1989

Dear Abby Roommate tired of picking up ready to put her foot down

DEAR ABBY: What can you do when you have a sloppy, inconsiderate roommate? I’ve been living with the same girl for a year and a half now and have kept hoping things would improve, but they haven’t. I’m not saying I am the world’s best housekeeper, but for some reason, my roommate thinks I am the maid. We both agreed to share the responsibilities like taking out the trash and doing the dishes, but if her set of dishes sits there for five days, I’ll do them. That’s where the problem is she knows if she lets something go long enough, I’ll do it. There are towels on the bathroom floor, blankets and pillows left on the living room floor, and peanut butter and jelly jars left open on the kitchen counter. I can’t help feeling that she’s taking advantage of me. How can I let her know she’s being a total pig without hurting her feelings? NOT HER MAID IN ALTOONA, PA. DEAR NOT: The key to your problem is right in the middle of your letier: “She knows if she lets something go long enough, I’ll do it.’”

Week of the Young Child observed

Early childhood development a key

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles on childhood education featured during April 2*B, the designated “Week of the Young Child.” It was submitted by Vicki Small of The Learning Castle Preschool. Our children’s education begins at birth and they need a firm foundation from that day forward. A CHILD LEARNS AND develops more in the first five years than in any other five-year span. The child’s education is absolutely essential during this period of growth and development The child develops his or her own self-im-age, attitudes toward education, attitudes about others, basic values and much more by their fifth birthday. During these early years, the family is the central focus for the child. The child’s world is broadened if care-givers are used or if preschool education is available. Both as parents and as a community, a high priority must be placed on providing good health, nutrition, social welfare and education for all young children. They must be given a nurturing environment in which to grow. Young children must feel loved in order to grow normally. They must be well cared for and

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Don’t permit her to let something go; when it’s her turn to do it, point it out, and keep pointing it out until she does it. And insist that she do it before she goes to sleep. Be firm. You may have to remind her five or six times but keep after her. And if you permit her to procrastinate, she may be a total pig, but you’re a jellyfish. * * * DEAR ABBY: My daughter has saddled me with an enormous job writing names on the backs of pictures, or under them, in many,

nurtured. A high priority must be placed on the importance of development in the early years as necessary to the success of the person as an adult. ALL CHILDREN NEED TO feel good about themselves before they can reach full potential. High self-esteem is essential to proper growth and development. As parents, we must continually allow children to explore and investigate the world around them while we understand safe and acceptable limits. As a community, we must provide services to meet every child’s needs if we expect to better our community in the future. Children need to feel safe and secure in their world. They must be safe-guarded against illness and disease. They must be taught how to keep themselves safe from hazardous situations. Young children need to be exposed to various areas of communication such as language, drawing and art, music and rhythm activities. This is an age when children are marvelously inquisitive. Spending time investigating wonders of nature or reading and telling stories opens the child’s mind to exciting adventures that lead to a very colorful and active youngster. CHILDREN NEED TO HAVE the oppor-

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many albums. Over the years, no one thought to do this. We have a cedar chest and several shoe boxes filled with snapshots. Some I inherited from my mother, and none of hers had names on them. Abby, please tell your readers to start identifying pictures for posterity. Their progeny will surely appreciate it. There are many pictures of people I cannot name. MRS. O.H. DODD DEAR MRS. DODD: You must be a new reader. Read on: DEAR ABBY: You suggested that “older people” should mark the backs of family pictures while they can still remember who’s who, when the pictures were taken and the approximate dates. Why only “older people”? That’s something everybody should do as soon as a snapshot is developed. For years I was too busy (or lazy) to do it, and now that I’m retired and have plenty of time, I can’t remember who half the people are. My parents can’t help me because my father has been dead for 25 years and my mother is in a rest home, unable to remember much of anything.

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tunity to be successful. They need to have their own achievements, such as drawing a picture, telling their own story, singing by themselves, participating in groups away from their own family group. These experiences increase their self-confidence and help the children to develop their own interests. Young children need time to play and really enjoy themselves. They need to learn to enjoy laughter and humor and learn about childhood pleasures. Children need to be encouraged to enjoy physical exercise and to keep their bodies in good shape by using exercise. Children need to be taken from the level where they are and encouraged to develop. They cannot do this on their own. Anyone who comes in contact with a young child has some responsibility to help that child grow. CHILDREN NEED THEIR physical and emotional needs met from birth to become all that they can become. As a nation, we must see young children become a No. 1 priority if we are to strengthen the national and grow. They are our greatest resource. By helping young children to grow and develop, we can avoid many emotional and physical problems when these children become adults.

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So here I sit with a big box of family pictures beating my brains out trying to recall names, dates and places. What a mess! Abby, please remind your readers often to label their pictures. Then their grandchildren won’t have to go through what I’m going through now. KICKING MYSELF IN ASBURY PARK DEAR KICKING: Not only should family pictures be labeled, but accounts of historical events and newspaper clippings of births, graduations, marriages and deaths in your family should be dated and kept in a sturdy scrapbook. Fascinating family histories could be preserved if younger members interviewed older relatives at family gatherings. A tape recorder would be ideal for this purpose. Succeeding generations will love it! ♦ * * Problems? What’s bugging you? Unload on Abby, P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, Calif. 90069. For a personal reply, please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed envelope.

Heloise

It’s tornado season again DEAR READERS: Tornadoes can occur any time of the year but they occur most frequently during April, May and June. Although more tornadoes strike Texas than any other state, no state is entirely free from the threat. In the last half-century, more than 23,000 tornadoes have struck the United States, taking a total of some 7,060 lives. Since these killer storms often strike suddenly and with little or no warning, knowing what to do could save your life. The Insurance Information Institute has compiled a free pamphlet on tornado safety, with tips for before, during and after the storm. To receive a single copy, simply dial toll-free on the telephone, 1-800-2214954 and they will be happy to send you a pamphlet. Please take a moment to call. The information could save your life. Our thanks to Harvey Seymour and our other friends at the Insurance Information Institute for providing this important consumer service. Heloise CORN-ON-THE-COB Dear Heloise: The following is my favorite method for cooking corn-on-the-cob. First, after pulling off the corn shucks I boil the corn for about five minutes and then toast it over hot coals in my barbecue pit for several minutes. This is one of my family’s favorites. Dee Jones, Des Moines, lowa Here in Texas, barbecuing is a year-round way of cooking most anything. This method of roasting corn-on-the-cob would fit right in and will shorten the time on the grill. Thanks for writing. Heloise PLASTIC SPOONS Dear Heloise: I buy the powdered baby formula for my infant son. When the formula is gone, I keep the plastic scoop. It measures exactly one tablespoon and sure comes in handy for measuring different things. Ellen Smith, Silver Springs, Md.

Calendar of events Tuesday The Epilepsy Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in the ground-floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. The Putnam Couty Computer Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at GMI Satellites and Computers, 604 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. Theta chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the home of Betty McGill on Walker Lane. Tri Kappa sorority will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the home of Norine Myers. Madison Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the firehouse on West Walnut Street Road. Anyone interested in helping reorganize the organization is invited to attend or call Kathy Pulliam at 653-3437. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at the firehouse. The William Knight Chapter of the SAR will meet Tuesday, April 4 at the Double Decker Restaurant. Members, family and interested guests are invited to meet at 6 p.m. for dinner, with the meeting starting at 7. The chapter’s Douglas C. High Oration Contest contestant will present his speech. Wednesday The Rabbit Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The Greencastle Men’s Softball League will hold an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Putnam County Comprehensive Services building on Tennessee Street. The Greencastle Woman’s Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the home of Mrs. E. Loudermilk with Mrs. M. Shonkwiler as co-hostess. Mrs. E. Crawley will be in charge of the program. Crescent Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the home of Marjorie Akers. The program will be presented by Vera Mae Kierstead. Associate Tri Kappa will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the home of Mrs. Paul Harris. The Greencastle Merchants Association will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Central National Bank. Thursday Legal Secretaries are sponsoring a tea for Office Education Association members at all Putnam County schools, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 6. Larrabee Lodge No. 131, F & AM, Stilesville, will hold its regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6. All members are urged to attend. All visiting master masons welcome. Friday World War I Auxiliary will meet at noon Friday, April 7 at Putnam Inn. Saturday Bainbridge Lodge No. 75 will confer the M.M. degree at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 with lunch at noon. Visiting master masons welcome. The League of Women Voters of Greencastle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Putnam County Public Library to work on barrier-free information. Bring tape measure, clipboard and pencil. Following the meeting, members will gather for lunch at noon at the home of Page Curry, 104 Northwood Blvd. Preschool open house is scheduled 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at Peace Lutheran Preschool, 218 Bloomington St., Greencastle. Three-, four- and five-year-olds are invited to explore the classroom and meet teachers. For more information, persons may contact Jan Hile (653-9484 or 653-6995). The Cunot Can Do’s will have an 8-11 p.m. square dance Saturday, April 8 at Forest Park School, Brazil. Caller will be Ray Clark, with Jill Williams on rounds. Guests are welcome. For more information, persons may call 812-446-2748. Groveland Masonic Craft Club will have whole hog sausage and pancake day 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8. Cost for the all-you-can-eat meal will be $4 for adults and $2 for children under 10. The public is invited. An old-fashioned square dance is scheduled 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 8 at the Roachdale Lions Hall. Admission is $3 per person. Monday The DePauw Women’s Club spring luncheon will be held at noon Monday, April 10 in the ballroom of the DPU Union Building. The Collegians, DePauw’s Jazz Show Choir, will perform. Cost of the luncheon is $5.50. Call Myrtle Gass (653-5726) or Brenda Mcßride (658-4626) with reservations by noon Friday, April 7. Persons may pay at the door. The National Association of Retired Federal Employees will have a 12:30 p.m. lunch at Jackson’s Family Restaurant on Monday, April 10. The discussion will be on Medicare catastrophic changes. Persons age 55 and older may sign up for the Older Worker Employment Program 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Putnam County Coin Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 10 in the GTE meeting room, 102 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with meeting beginning at 7. * Tuesday Happier Homes Extension Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the home of Mrs. James Birt. Please note change of meeting place. The Executive Board of the Putnam County Hospital Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the downstairs classroom at PCH. The Better Homes Club will meet Tuesday, April 11 at the home of Betty Williams. Remember $5 dues and coins for friendship. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1550 will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the post home. Election of officers is scheduled. The Volunteer Sewing Group will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 11 in a downstairs classroom at First Christian Church. Volunteers are welcome. The Brick Chapel Home Extension Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 with Daisy Suit. Margaret O’Hair will co-host, with Irene Lane giving the lesson. Work will continue on the lap quilting. Applegate Lodge F & AM No. 155, Fillmore, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. Visiting brethren are welcome. Stilesville Chapter No. 554, Order of Eastern Star will hold its regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. All members are urged to attend. All visiting OES members are welcome. Four Leaf Clover Extension Club will meet Tuesday, April 11 with Iva Cooper. Pat Sheldon will give devotions and Margaret Neese will present the lesson, “Variety With Fish Food.” Members are asked to wear an old or new hat. Putnam County Unit of the American Cancer Society will meet at noon Tuesday, April 11 at Central National Bank. Tots Time free child care, designed for a parents’ morning out, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. It is held each Tuesday, other otherwise announced, at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle. All children under age five are eligible for the free service.