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C-4 Wednesday, Januar y 10, 2018 The Press-Dispatch HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday Youth First Today by Whitney Eaton and Ashley Miller, Youth First, Inc. Parenting a child with ADHD To enter the Birthday Club, email your name, ad- dress, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@ pressdispatch.net. Only the person's name, town and birthday will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will receive a free three month Press-Dispatch subscrip- tion. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Prüvit. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Linda Dent ................................ Petersburg .......1/10 Beverly Bement ......................... Petersburg .......1/11 Marsha Sue Pride ..................... Washington ......1/14 Vera Pride Hamilton ................. Washington ......1/14 Janet Dent ................................. Petersburg .......1/16 Ruth Morrison ............................ Princeton ........1/16 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR Call Charles Lemond – 812-354-2831 Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet Hi stars, and welcome to this big stage all lit up in colorful lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of January 11 to the 17, so come on up onto this big stage and take a bow. We have a birth on December 30, 2017, that goes by the name of Jayden Allen Branden Dunn, weighing 8 lbs., 5.2 oz, measuring 21 ½ inches long and born at 3:12 p.m. to Amanda and Cody Dunn, of English. Baby Jayden has two big sis- ters, Maci and Claira Jayne. Welcome, Jayden, to this beautiful world. We also have a belated birthday to An- drew Hall who turned 34 years on Janu- ary 1, 2018. January 11 – Joe Sweet turns 72 years, Valerie Jones turns 48 years. January 12 – Gabriel Isaac Brock turns nine years, Brittney Turpin turns 26 years. January 14 – Chris Zazzetti turns 30 years, Vickie Cravens turns 63 years, and Mellissa Bailey O'Neal turns 49 years. January 15 – Carrie Goodman turns 23 years, Kaleb Bolin turns 16 years, and Amanda Truitt turns 36 years. January 16 – Myra Huddleston turns 27 years, Mike Meyer turns 64 years. Jeff and Candace Downey will celebrate 26 years. January 17 – Billy Wilson. David and Tina Gayhart will celebrate 32 years. Ed- die and Tammy Tisdale will celebrate nine years. May all our stars have a really great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who need that card, visit, phone call, and that daily thought of them to have a happier week. Donnie Pancake is home recovering, also Don, Larry, Arvle, those who are suffering with the cold weather and the germs that we may get in this winter season, then the aches and pains we all have. UPCOMING EVENTS January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Winslow Girl Scouts will meet at 6 p.m. at the House of Mercy Church Base- ment. Their cookie orders will be handed in on this date, so if you haven't ordered your Girl Scout Cookies yet they are $4 a box. My granddaughter, Kyana, is tak- ing orders. January 18 – Winslow Li- ons Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Snyder Community Center. Pike County Moms Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Otwell United Method- ist Church. January 20 – Winslow Girl Scout Swim Party from 4-6 p.m. and must RSVP to Robyn Goins at 812-789 - 2756. Winslow Seniors meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Snyder Communi- ty Center. Petersburg Seniors meet on M-T-W-F in the Courthouse Basement. Winslow Learning Center on Comput- ers are open every Monday from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Snyder Community Center. Postcards this week at Sweets Col- umn Winslow, IN 47598 were none, but the ol' mailbox is waiting patiently for the one to take us all on a vacation some- where with you. Winslow Patoka River is half full with a small stream of water flowing with ice all around and a flurry of snow on the ice. So pretty to see. Ending the 2017 year and into the 2018 year we have had cold, yes the bitter cold temps, and the wind didn't help out the weather either. The temps have been single digit to below ze- ro wind chill for more days and nights I have lost count. It was so bitterly cold my forehead got a headache, like when you eat cold ice cream too fast. This winter season has affected most of the United States from the north to the far south again. I will be happy when the temps rise a little so the water pipes don't keep freezing. Several homes in Winslow have had frozen or busted water and sewer lines and the Town had a leak on Main St. and North St. where it had fro- zen and running down the road so sand had to be applied. A big thank you to ev- eryone who helped your neighbor. I don't care for the sleet we might get, but the weather people said rain, sleet, and snow may come and the temps may be around the freezing degrees. I may have to get those grippers on my shoes, if they still sell them, or just stay inside the house until it's all over. Our wood stove at the Cabin just loves to eat the wood we keep putting in to keep Norm and I comfy co- zy on these cold, or should I say, these freezing days. We have several different places to get the wood to stoke the stove and we also have had to use our kerosene heater also when the coals dwindle and we have to start them up again. We are so grateful to have this energy of heat but it would be helpful if Mother Nature could take it a little easier on the below zero temps. On New Year's Eve, Norm and I stayed at the Cabin and Partied the New Year of 2018 in with our favorite drink. On New Year's Day of 2018, we had our Ham, cabbage, and black-eyed peas to help our New Year prosperous. No New Year's Resolutions for us, but to wish ev- eryone a happier and healthier year with family and friends. I love to go out in our areas and see the decorated yards still shining bright; they are so lovely to see along the road- ways. Soon it's going to be dull around here when the decorations are put away for the season; there won't be the color- ful lights and no decorations in the yard until February Valentine's Day. Oh well, that is okay. Saturday we got breakfast at the Winslow Fire Station where they served breakfast and lunch to help in the ex- pense for Jamie Sharp arrangements. We hope this was a great success. Ja- mie was thought of greatly by lots of the Winslow stars who knew him and his family. Well, I can't think of much more to ramble about, so keep an eye on fami- ly and friends, slow down and see what beauty is out in your neck of the woods. Always smile, wave, and say Hi to every- one you see this week. Since the New Year has begun, we have had several more stars wave at us on the road, and I say keep it going. We are a friendly county. Attention Deficient Hyper Activi- ty Disorder (ADHD) can be a strug- gle for parents and children. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, inat- tention, and hyperactivity. Although children with ADHD can be just as smart and resilient as any other child, their brain makes them more prone to impulsive behavior and a lack of focus. Raising a child with ADHD can involve obstacles other parents may not have to face. Even though parent- ing a child with this challenge may be frustrating at times, it is not im- possible. It does require a different approach and a bit more patience, however. Here are a few tips to help. First, it is important to not become overwhelmed and take out your frus- trations on your child. The key is to remember your child has a medical condition and to acknowledge this fact. Just as we wouldn't blame a child that had a nut allergy for having an allergic reaction to nuts, we cannot blame a child with ADHD for some of the behaviors or inattention that result from that condition. I once had a child describe ADHD to me from their perspective. They said that it was like being on a car- ousel and not being able to stop the ride. Things would go in and out of their attention span whether they wanted them to or not. Because of this, we need to be patient and mod- el gentle and calm behavior. Children definitely mimic behav- iors they see. Therefore, if your de- meanor is calm your child may learn to be calm too. Furthermore, praise your child for having good behavior so they will know when they are doing well and feel rewarded. Second, create structure for your child so they can have success in school and at home. This is done by creating a daily routine for your child and sticking to it. Examples include having a set time to begin home- work, eat dinner, get ready for bed, go to sleep, etc. A regular bedtime that allows for eight hours of sleep is important for all children but especially for those who have ADHD. Lack of sleep will worsen their hyperactivity and fo- cus. In addition, think about setting a specific time for your child's tasks or chores. This makes it is easier for both the parent and child instead making a list of chores and expect- ing the child to complete them on their own. Third, have your child do a form of exercise. This can involve your child joining a sports team, playing at a park with friends, or just walk- ing/running in the neighborhood. Exercise will burn excess energy, improve concentration, decrease depression and anxiety, and stimu- late the brain. The fourth tip is to consider treat- ment for your child. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention rec- ommends "…for elementary school– aged children (6 –11 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe US Food and Drug Admin- istration–approved medications for ADHD and/or evidence-based par- ent and/or teacher-administered behavior therapy as treatment for ADHD, although preferably both medication and behavior therapy should be used together." Medication can help get ADHD symptoms such as impulsivity, lack of attention, and hyperactivity under control. Counseling can help with de- veloping organizational and social skills, dealing with stress, and in- creasing self-esteem. Talk with your doctor about these treatments to de- termine the best one for your child. Practicing these tips may make managing ADHD a little easier and allow your child to be more success- ful at school and home. When a child feels as though he or she is doing well, they are more likely to try to please adults and strive for positive behavior. This column is contributed by Whit- ney Eaton, LCSW, school social worker for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 39 Mas- ter's level social workers to 57 schools in 7 southwestern Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and afterschool programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize stu- dent success. WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ESCAROLE By Monica Sinclair It's week two of the new year. How are you doing with your resolutions? If you are still sticking with the one to eat healthier, I have a fantastic recipe for this week. Not only will it warm you up on these really cold days, but it's very low in fat so it will help you stay on track. It's also great for my vegetarian readers. For the meat eaters, it wouldn't hurt to add some chicken into this recipe. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 small onion, chopped • 5 garlic cloves, minced • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounc- es each) reduced-so- dium chicken broth • 1 can (14-1/2 ounc- es) diced tomatoes, undrained • 1/2 tsp. Italian sea- soning • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta • 1 bunch escarole or spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups) • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 cup grated Par- mesan cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. 2. Add broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pep- per flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. 3. Stir in orzo and escarole. Return to a boil; cook 12-14 minutes or until orzo is tender. 4. Add beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle servings with cheese. Source: tasteof home.com Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Richard W. Sabelhaus conveys to Jacob R. Claridge, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Sherri L. Sumner, Auditor of Pike County, and Leroy A. Sumner convey to Make Evansville Great Again, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Sherri L. Sumner, Leroy Sumner and Auditor of Pike County convey to Make Evansville Great Again, LLC, re- al estate as recorded in Pike County. Steven M. Froehle and Ida Jean Froehle conveys to Christopher S. Watkins and Danae L. Watkins, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Sixco Farms, LP. conveys to Rhonda D. Jochim, Gary D. Sorgius, Teresa S. Kruse and Teresa S. Kruse Revoca- ble Trust of 2004, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Teresa S. Kruse Revocable Trust of 2004, Teresa S. Kruse and Rhonda D. Jochim convey to Teresa S. Kruse and Teresa S. Kruse Revocable Trust of 2004, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Teresa S. Kruse, Teresa S. Kruse Revocable Trust of 2004 and Rhonda D. Jochim convey to Rhonda D. Jochim, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Rhonda D. Jochim conveys to Rhonda D. Jochim and David L. Jochim, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Gary D. Sorgius conveys to Schrolucke Sorgius Farms, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Matthew Aldridge conveys to Scott Johns and Lauren Johns, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Samantha J. Crowe conveys to Robert H. Weitkamp, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Nelta J. Williams, Andrea D. Parker, Personal Rep and Barry D. Williams Estate convey to Tiffany Ann Harvey, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jason C. Rhoderick, Melissa G. Rhoderick and Me- lissa G. Beyer Rhoderick quitclaim to Jason C. Rhoder- ick and Melissa G. Rhoderick, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Ed Brammer conveys to Edward L. Brammer, Arlene J. Brammer, Trustees and Arlene J. Brammer, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Gary A. Young conveys to Russell Georges, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Allen Bilderback conveys to Lee Bilderback, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Ricky L. Whitehead conveys to Tina M. Whitehead, real estate as recorded in Pike County.