Banner Graphic, Volume 21, Number 173, Greencastle, Putnam County, 27 March 1991 — Page 5

Dear Abby

Stepmom unsure of protection to give sexually active teen

DEAR ABBY: I have a beautiful teen-aged stepdaughter who lives with her mother and stepfather. Although “Betty” loves her mother, she has never been able to confide in her. She’s very religious and fairly strict, so Betty comes to me with everything. Betty recently told me that she lost her virginity to a boy she had been forbidden to see. She needed someone to talk to someone who wouldn’t put her down, and I was there for her. She begged me not to tell her mother. My heart aches for this girl, and my biggest fear is that she may become pregnant or contract a venereal disease. We discussed condoms and birth control pills, but she can’t get the pill without parental consent. I’d like to get the pill for her, and I think I could if she were to go to my doctor, but I wouldn’t feel right doing it behind her mother’s back.

Heloise Dye Easter Eggs the natural way

Q. Is there a way to dye Easter eggs without using the dye packages from the store? I seem to remember my mother using onion peels. Thanks for the help. Robin Brown, Baltimore, Md. A. Many of you know how to make eggs yellow by boiling them with onion peels, but did you know that eggs will turn green when boiled with spinach or turnip tops? One of my secretaries lived in Greece and said to color eggs dark red the Greeks added a beet to the water. You can also add packages of unsweetened powdered drink mix put one package in each pot of eggs you boil. The shells will turn the color of the mix you add. Not only will you have beautifully colored eggs but the kitchen will smell great too. Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279 SALT SHAKERS Dear Heloise: In our damp climate I place pretty little glasses over the salt shakers. It keeps them from getting damp and clogging up. Floy R. Bly, San Augustine, Texas WAXED PAPER Dear Heloise: I use the waxed-paper liners from cereal boxes when I freeze hamburger patties. When the cereal is gone, I pull the liner out, cut it into squares and save it for later use. Mildred Griffin, North Fort Myers, Fla. AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD Q. I have been trying to find someone

Easter baskets can office nutrition rather than candy

By JACKIE BAUMANN Extension Home Economist It is possible to offer a nutritious Easter basket as an alternative to the traditional basket of candy. The basket could contain interesting new foods and/or include familiar well-like foods which contain a better ratio of nutrients to calories than candy does. CANDY IS usually lacking significant amounts of nutrients other than sugar, a simple carbohydrate. A healthier basket could also provide activities such as books to read, games to play, seeds to plant, etc. A basket that is filled with a variety of items other than just candy can be much more personal and fit the receivers special interest. Surprisingly, it can even be cheaper to use toys and nutritious food than chocolate eggs and bunnies to fill a basket. EASTER BASKETS are enjoyed by all ages. You might consider making up baskets for

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Karen Clifford and Bryan Scott Clifford-Scott engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Clifford and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott wish to announce the engagement of their children, Karen Lea and Bryan Keith. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of South Putnam High

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Her mother and I are very good friends and she trusts me. If I get Betty the pill, will it make it easier for her to continue having sex? She’s already told me that if she got pregnant, she would come to me for help. BETTY’S CONFIDANTE DEAR CONFIDANTE: Every teen-ager needs a mature, nonjudgmental friend to whom he

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who knows how to make the starter for Amish friendship bread. So far I’ve had no luck at all. I would appreciate it very much if you could help me. Sterett, Lake Villa, 111. A. I’m afraid I’ll have to ask my readers to help us with this one because I don’t have a recipe in my files for the starter bread. If you have the recipe and want to send it, write to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279. Heloise SPICY SALT Dear Heloise: I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your recipe for a spicy salt substitute. It’s fantastic on chicken and other meats when we grill! Dana R., Seattle, Wash. For those who missed it the first time, combine 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon powdered lemon rind in a blender and mix well. Store in a sealed container with a few grains of rice to keep it from clumping together. Heloise

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neighbors, grandparents or other elderly relatives. Below are some suggestions for preparing baskets with a theme and with less candy. Since Easter baskets are enjoyed by all ages, some items listed may not be suitable for all age groups. Some themes for baskets are: LIFE ON THE FARM plant starter, seeds, toy tractor, book about farm, mystery vegetable such as jicama, avocado, etc. Planting your own garden small gardening tools, toy tractors,

School. Scott is a 1985 graduate of Cloverdale High School. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Alice Cradick, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clifford, and Mrs. Mildred Cooksey. No wedding date has been set.

or she can turn for sound advice and counsel. Ideally, that person is a parent. But if that’s not possible as in Betty’s case Betty’s mother should be grateful that her daughter has someone like you in her daughter’s corner. Since Betty has already lost her virginity, I doubt that she will stop now. Stress the fact that sex today can have very serious consequences; therefore, selectivity is vital. We now know a sexually transmitted disease can be fatal. So be sure she understands how to protect herself from pregnancy or disease. * * * DEAR ABBY: I am 27 years old. When I was in the second semester of my senior year of high school, I was raped. I couldn’t face my classmates, so I dropped out of school.

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Marvin and Nellie Jones Greencastle couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Marvin and Nellie Jones, Route 5, Greencastle, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, April 5. They were married in Frankton on April 5, 1931. The Joneses have lived most of their married life in Putnam County and raised their eight children here.

seed pots, seeds, book on gardens. Easter breakfast small box of unsweetened cereal or pancake mix, muffin mix, disposable baking cups, juice, eggs, bread book or “The Little Red Hen,” measuring cup, dried fruit. GINGERBREAD MAN book about gingerbread man, gingerbread mix, measuring cup, gingerbread cookie cutter, raisins, puzzle, small can apple juice. Apple fresh and dried apples, apple juice, apple chips, book, Johnny Appleseed, cinnamon apple muffin mix. Tea party cups, plates, small napkins, peppermint tea, cookies, nuts, card game, etc. Non-food Items Baskets if planning to reuse baskets, consider buying a better quality. Containers can be substituted for baskets, such as plastic containers, tin cans, milk cartons, cardboard vegetable trays, sand pails, shoe box, flower pots, etc. Fresh or artificial flowers, books, stuffed animals, stamps, puzzles.

Lighten up apple strudel

By Better Homes and Gardens Making a great pastry dessert needn't mean spending all afternoon in the kitchen, at least not in my kitchen. I often use phyllo dough as a baking shortcut. Not only does phyllo produce flaky crusts like magic, but it can also reduce calories, too down to 83 calories per serving for this strudel. Phyllo (FEE-lo). also spelled silo, comes in thin sheets and is used in traditional Greek dishes such as baklava. You can buy it in the freezer section of many supermarkets. To use phyllo, you layer several sheets together, brushing each sheet with melted margarine or butter as you stack the phyllo. While you're working, be sure to cover the unbuttered sheets with a slightly damp towel to keep them from drying out. LIGHTER APPLE STRUDEL 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (4 cups) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 2 sheets frozen phyllo dough (17by 12-inch rectangles), thawed 1 -3rd cup margarine or butter, melted

I returned the following year to graduate in 1982, although I was ready to graduate in 1981. My picture was already in the 1981 yearbook, and my name had even been printed in the 1981 graduation booklet. All of my friends graduated in 1981. The Class of’Bl is now planning its 10th reunion, and I feel that this is the gathering I should attend. However, technically, I didn’t graduate until 1982. Should I go to the party with all of the classmates with whom I should have graduated? Or should I wait a year and probably not attend because I don’t know any people from that class? Please don’t use my name. UNDECIDED DEAR UNDECIDED: Go with :he Class of ’Bl.

Their children are Eddie Jones, Jane Sibbitt and Cathy Butts, all of Greencastle; Betty Arnold, Boca Raton, Fla.; Bill Jones, Waverly, Minn.; Rosemary Woods, Indianapolis; Debra Alamo, Wahiawa, Hawaii; and Sharon Jones, Millington, Tenn. They have 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

toothbrush and paste, pad, crayons, scissors, toys, tractor, trucks, cars, balls, hot pads, dish towels, aprons, etc. Advice to parents of young children Be present when the basket is opened. Play the games with your child. Read the books to or with your child. HELP WITH ANY projects you include (i.e. planting seeds, baking cookies, etc.) Teach your child to store the basket contents properly. types of seeds or nuts, and dried fruits in each basket. Even though these foods are nutritious, the immature digestive tract cannct handle large amounts of such high fiber foods. For children under age 316, it is best to stay away from seeds and nuts entirely. USE YOUR imagination and Happy Eastering!

In a small bowl stir together sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Sprinkle apples with lemon juice; set aside. On a sheet of waxed paper brush one phyllo sheet with some of the melted margarine or butter. (Cover remaining phyllo sheets with a damp towel.) Top with another phyllo sheet; brush with margarine. Repeat stacking and brushing with 4 more sheets to make 6 layers of phyllo. Repeat to make another stack of 6 layers of phyllo. Place apples in a 2-inch-wide strip along one long edge of each phyllo stack, leaving 2 inches at short sides. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Fold in 2 inches along short sides; roll up tightly, beginning from long side with apples. Place, seam side down, on a greased 15- by 10- by 1-inch baking pan. Brush rolls with margarine. Bake in a 350-degree oven F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly; loosen from pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Slice to serve. Makes 16 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 83 cal. (43 percent calories from fat), 4 g fat, 0 mg chol., 1 g pro., 12 g carb., 1 g dietary fiber. 87 mg sodium.

Calendar of events Wednesday The Humane Society of Putnam County will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at the courthouse in the commissioners room. Marcia Spring, executive director of the Indianapolis Humane Society will be guest speaker. Chapter I of P.E.O. Sisterhood will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at the home of Dorothy Stickle. Stephanie Hurt will be her assistant hostess. Thursday Free developmental screenings, speech-language evaluations, and hearing tests for infants and pre-schoolers will be offered Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 by Putnam County Comprehensive Services. Interested parents are asked to call Mary Jane Scamahom or Karen Hamm at First Baptist Church, 653-3136, to schedule an appointment. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will observe Holy Week with a soup supper in the parish hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Proceeds from free will donations will be given to the Presiding Bishop’s Fund for World Relief. The Maundy Thursday Eucharist will follow at 7:30 p.m. and will include the ceremonial washing of feet and the stripping of the altar. Temple Lodge No. 47, Cloverdale No. 132 and Applegate No. 155 will have a called meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at Greencastle to welcome grand lecturer Keith Purcell. All members urged to attend. Friday The Good Friday Liturgy will be offered at noon and 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Beech Grove United Methodist Church will have their Good Friday services at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29. The Rev. Wayne Hoover will bring the message. Everyone welcome. Saturday The sixth annual Easter Egg hunt at Lieber State Recreation Area is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30. The Lion’s Club of Vanßibber Lake is having a chili dinner at the Vn Bibber Lake Fire House on Saturday, March 30. Desserts and drinks will be furnished. This is a “Let’s Get Acquainted” event so bring the family and enjoy the food and fellowship. The Lion’s Club is a service organization and donations are welcome. Singles-R-Us will have its Easter meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the GTE community room. Table games and cards. Bring $1.50 donation. Call 653-3206, 795-3003 or 522-1591 for more information. Sunday The Madison Township Fire Dept, will have turkey shoots at 1 p.m. each Sunday at the firehouse. The Festival Eucharist will begin at 10 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with special choral and instrumental music provided by the choir and soloists. An Easter egg hunt for children follows the service. Monday The Monday Club will meet at the home of Nina Clodfeltcr on April 1,1991. Louise Sallust will present the program. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 573, Greencastle, meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 802 Crown St. Those wishing to attend or in need of information may call 653-9015 or 653-4879. Tuesday TOPS Tuesday morning group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the GTE meeting room 201 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Everyone is invited to attend. Tots Time free child care, designed for a parents’s morning out, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. It is held each Tuesday, unless otherwise announced, at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle. All children under age five are eligible for the free service. TOPS Ind. Chapter 998, Cloverdale, meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Conservation Club on Jim Street Road. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Faye at 672-8303. The special needs support group will meet at 7 p.m. Tueday, April 2 in the groond floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. The speaker is Amy Hammerle from the Arthritis Foundation. She will speak on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and will teach how chronic illness affects the family. The Putnam County Computer Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at GMI Satellites and Computers, 604 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. Women’s Aglow Fellowship of Greencastle will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Castlebury Community Hall, Greencastle for refreshments and fellowship. Meeting at 7 p.m. All area women invited to attend. Kappa Delta Phi sorority will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 in the GTE meeting room in Greencastle. Wednesday Tots Time free child care, designed for a parents’ morning out, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Roachdale Christian Church on Ind. 236 at Roachdale. It is set for each Wednesday, unless otherwise announced. All children under age five are eligible for the free service. The Greencastle Women’s Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the home of Mrs. Helen Loudermilk on Manhattan Road. Mrs. Corine Stine will have the program. The Crescent Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the home of Value Poor. The program will be presented by Madge Smythe. Greencastle chapter No. 255 Order of Eastern Star will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the Masonic Temple. All O.E.S. members are invited to attend.

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