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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Meals Minutes Monica's in HALLOWEEN TREATS By Monica Sinclair scouts took the skills they learned and helped out at the Winslow Community Center by sealing doors, windows, replacing faucets with efficiency heads and put water savers in all restrooms at the center. Participating in the activities were (l to r): Hayden Goins, MaKenna Goins, Karen Green, Makynna Satterfield, Madyson Satterfield, Sophie Carnahan, Shelby Ridao and Makayla Satterfield. The Girl Scout Troops 296/211 learned about energy audits from a guest speaker from Vectren. The Girl Scouts hands on with energy efficiency IU-led coalition, NCWIT announce third annual computing competition for state's high school girls Women & Information Technology, along with an Indiana University-led con- sortium of universities and corporations, has kicked off the third annual Indiana Aspirations in Computing Award competition for In- diana high school girls in Grades 9 to 12. Twenty young women will The National Center for be recognized for their com- puting-related achievements and interests in a competi- tion that is part of a nation- wide effort spearheaded by NCWIT to generate visibil- ity for women's participation in the field of computing and ultimately to encour- age more young women to choose careers in technol- ogy. Winners are acknowl- edged for their outstand- ing aptitude and interest in technology and computing, leadership ability, academic history and plans for post- secondary education. To enter, students should submit an application online by Oct. 31. Winners will be notified in early December and will be honored at an awards celebration at OneA- merica Headquarters in In- dianapolis in January 2013. All young women in Grades 9 to 12 in Indiana are eli- gible to enter. Each winner will receive $250, scholar- ship opportunities from sev- eral computing departments throughout the state of In- diana, engraved plaques for themselves and their school, a T-shirt and a gift bag. Last year's winners were selected from a pool of ap- proximately 100 applicants from high schools across the state, and the award has pro- vided many with inspiration to pursue their interest in technology at the next level. WITH THIS RING... Stith-Horrall Brad Stith announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-elect is the Elizabeth Horrall and daughter of Ed and Ellyn Horrall of Patoka and grand- parents are Bill and Mari- anne Woods of Oakland City and the late Roland "Rock" and Helen Horrall of Princ- eton (both deceased). She is a 2012 graduate of the University of Indianapo- lis, where she received her Doctorate of Health Scienc- es and she is also a gradu- ate of Princeton Communi- ty High School, Indiana Uni- versity and Spalding Univer- sity. Elizabeth is employed as a contract Occupational Therapist. The future bridegroom is means a larger and more competitive workforce and, in a world dependent on in- novation, it means the abil- ity to design technology that is as broad and creative as the people it serves," said Maureen Biggers, Indiana's Aspirations in Computing awards chair and assistant dean for diversity, inclusion and education in the IU School of Informatics and Computing. The Indiana coalition in- "Gender diversity in IT cludes Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana Uni- versity-Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Notre Dame, OneAmerica, Women & Hi Tech, the Soci- ety for Information Manage- ment, Microsoft and several other corporate sponsors. "We want young people to understand the ways com- puting is collaborative and creative, and how it can be combined with just about any other academic interest area," Biggers said. "This competition is a positive step toward increasing aware- ness, and we look forward to impacting the lives of young women in Indiana when we announce the winners. We hope teachers, parents and anyone who mentors young women will encourage high school girls to apply." For more information about the award and to en- ter, visit the NCWIT web- site. Locals Otwell and daughter, Susan Freeman, of West Baden re- turned a week ago Monday night from a visit to Orange County, California after vis- iting relatives and friends. While there, they celebrated Helen's 90th birthday with a family dinner and celebra- tion. Her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Tom and Barba- ra Schnarr, and grandchil- dren celebrated her birth- day last Saturday with a meal at a restaurant in Washing- ton, and they also visited Al- ex and Sue Troutman. Mrs. Helen Schnarr of of John and Eleanor Bellamy in Ayrshire were James and Margaret Pirkle of Wash- ington. Sunday afternoon visitors Children are anxious to dress up in their cos- tumes and go collect as much candy as they can. However, adults deserve something special as well. So as a treat, I am going to provide two recipes for the next two weeks. The first recipe this week was one I received in one of my many times of joining Weight Watchers. While I haven't stuck with my di- ets, I still make this reci- pe and my family loves it It's almost Halloween! B-7 more than actual chili. The second recipe is a real treat! My mom taught me this recipe when I was a teenager and it was difficult not to eat it all be- fore anyone else could en- joy it. She found the recipe in a cookbook compiled by a Ladies Auxiliary in Ba- ton Rouge, LA from 1978. Enjoy! Monica Sinclair TACO SOUP INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED: 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1/4 c. frozen, diced onions 2 tsp. minced garlic 2-15 oz. cans of chili beans 1. In a dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain thoroughly. 2. Add remaining ingre- 1-15 oz. can of corn 2-15 oz. cans of diced tomatoes 1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix 1 pkg. taco seasoning, low-sodium DIRECTIONS: 3. Reduce heat and sim- mer for 20 minutes. SWEET POTATO PUFFS INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED: 1 40 oz. can of sweet potatoes ½ tsp. vanilla ¼ c. brown sugar 1 egg 1 Tbsp. butter 1. Mash sweet potatoes in large bowl. 1 bag marshmallows 1/3 c. flour Cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste Cornflakes, crushed DIRECTIONS: 2. Cream egg, butter, sug- ar and flour. 3. Stir in cinnamon/nut- meg and vanilla. 4. Mix with potatoes. If mash is too soft to work with like a dough, add a little more flour and cream well. 5. Place in refrigerator un- til chilled. 6. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of potato mix onto floured cutting board and form a round disc. 7. Roll in finely crushed cornflakes. the middle and form a ball around the marsh- mallow with the potato "dough". 8. Place on cookie sheet to "set" while heating about 2" of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees. 6. Place ½ marshmallow in Re-Elect GREG K. WILLIS COUNTY COUNCIL AT LARGE the son of Darrell and Peg- gy Stith of Elizabeth and grandparents are Paul and Gaynell Stith of Shepards- ville and Wayne and Jackie Flowers of Louisville and the late Aldon Stith of Louisville. He is a 2008 graduate of Indiana University South- Brad Stith and Elizabeth Horrall east, where he received his Masters Degree in Elemen- tary Education and is a grad- uate of South Central High School and Indiana Univer- sity. Brad is employed with New Albany Floyd County School Corporation. The couple will marry on April 13, 2013, at Azalea Gar- den Arboretum and Botani- cal Garden in Hazelton. The Right Choice These past few weeks, I have heard several comments concerning the up- coming election. Many people are undecided about who is "the right choice," whether on the national or state level, or right here in our own county. I've been told that we should never select a candidate based solely on their popularity, speeches or their campaign promises. But how do you know that you've made the right choice? Maybe we could look at our "choices" a little differently—look at all the can- didates as applicants for their particular positions, and YOU are the one doing the hiring. Before you hire someone, you would normally ask the applicant: "Are you honest and pleasant to talk to/work with?" "Are your dependable and reliable?" "Are you competent, experienced and qualified for this position?" I can answer YES to every one of those questions with great confidence. On November 6th, I hope the voters and taxpayers of Pike County will say that I am your "choice" for Treasurer of Pike County. Thank you, Marta Query Query Marta ote for Experience Paid for by Candidate Nate, Samantha, Paisley, Greg, Carla, Tom Willis, Ashley Polen, Trent Barrett and Kinsey Willis "Your family and my family deserve thoughtful, responsible and good economic decisions with your tax dollars. Let me continue to keep Pike County finances in the black." Keep experience in office. Keep financial knowledge in office. Keep sound fiscal management in office. Keep GREG K. WILLIS in office. PIKE COUNTY TREASURER Your vote and support is greatly appreciated. Keep knowledge and common sense working for Pike County. Paid for by Friends of Greg Willis, Carla Willis, Treasurer. 9. Fry the puffs until brown – try to turn on- ly once if necessary as the balls will break and the marshmallow will leak out. Drain on a pa- per towel. dients and heat to boil- ing. 4. Serve with tortilla chips if desired. Elect