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C-8 Obituaries Wednesday, September 5, 2018 The Press-Dispatch Tech Solutions by Scott A. Hartley Common PC problems and how to avoid them, Part II THE DEADLINE FOR ALL REAL ESTATE ADS IS 5 P.M. EVERY MONDAY Jerry Wayne Newkirk 12/12/44 - 7/26/18 Thank You Words alone cannot express our appreciation for the love, prayers and comfort shown to us at the loss of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin. anks to all for the flowers, cards, food, gis and memories during the visitation and funeral. We are thankful for the special tribute provided by the Oakland City American Legion and the Petersburg V.F.W. members. Many thanks to the Hancock County, Indiana Sheriff 's Dept. for their presentation and beautiful plaque given in memory of the years, which Jerry served as a Deputy Sheriff of Hancock County. A big thank you to the Charlottesville High School Class of 1963. You all were very special to Jerry. anks to Pastor Larry Stoops for his message of love and remembrance of Jerry and family, and for giving friends time to share special memories. e Patoka Grove Church blessed us by serving a wonderful meal and great fellowship following the service. anks for loving us. ank you Jerry Basham and your staff at Lamb-Basham for the compassion and support to help us get through this time of losing our precious loved one. Also, many thanks to the pallbearers and the military service at the gravesite. God bless each and every one! Jerry's wife, family and his many friends PEACE of MIND Let our 130 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 812-937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 812-789-2009 ANITA ROSE WALTERS Anita Rose Walters, 70, passed away on September 1, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. She was born on October 17, 1947, to Frank and Nora Evans in Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, Bradley D. Walters, Obituaries Jason G. Walters and Ste- phen A. Walters; her moth- er; grandchildren, Daniel Ryan, Seth Walters, Bryce Walters, Amelia Walters, Luke Walters, Brenden Wal- ters, Kylah Walters and Ki- an Walters; two great-grand- children; and one brother, Bill Evans. She was preceded in death by her father; and one broth- er, Stephen C. Evans. Services were at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Pastor Joe Henson officiating. Visitation was from 3 p.m. until service time on Tues- day. 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First of all, no offense taken on the idea of a few planes being set aside for folks who don't care to fly near kids, because — no offense — if my kid starts to cry from fatigue or ear pressure, I don't want to have to worry about someone with your disposition sitting near us anyway. That said, I do think that perhaps the idea of having kid-free zones ought to be re-examined — you know, con- sidering how we need children around for the survival of the species and all. Perhaps instead of banning children through kid-free zones, we reverse it with kid zones. In this version, we don't banish human spawn from view; we just move them to the side ever so slightly. A kid-zone plane would be a plane that keeps the back rows open for kid seating. The airline might even hire entertainment, such as a magician pulling oxygen masks out of a top hat. Turbulence the Clown could spray the kids with water from his fake flower. The seats might even come equipped with treadmills so the kids could run off that energy while staying in their seats. There is not a mom or dad in the world who would not be more than happy to grab a quick catnap while his or her kids joyfully watch "Cail- lou" on repeat while get- ting their faces painted. The kid-zone plane is the new "business in the front, party in the back." In general, I think we could all benefit as a cul- ture from having more kid zones. As parents, we expe- rience the daily look of dis- dain from others when our child walks loudly or runs or, God for- bid, cries in public. It's not fun to feel as if you're constantly having to mon- itor, constantly having to apologize. And here's something you non-par- ents may find shocking: It's not par- ticularly fun for us, either, when our kids are not listening. Trader Joe's has implemented a kids corner, where kids can color while their parents shop. This idea is geni- us and must spread to kid zones in all other facets of life. There could be kid zones in banks, where a vaudeville actor could dress up like Mr. Banks from "Mary Pop- pins" and go around being exasper- ated by everything the children do. They'd find it hilarious. Also, your lo- cal actor would appreciate the work. Perhaps a kid zone at work. Many companies are implementing day care centers at their locations, but those that aren't could still dedicate a cor- ner of entertainment for those annoy- ing "teacher planning days," when the kids have no school but you most cer- tainly must be at work. It would add nice job security for that cute but oh- so-dumb receptionist, Bryan with a "y," if the kids loved to hang with him on those forced take-your-kids- to-work days. In my ideal world, all forms of trav- el would include kid zones, not just planes. Trains and buses would al- so get in on the act. Travel with bore- dom-induced cranky kiddos is the worst. And why stop there? Hate the long holiday haul up the highway with your kid kicking the back of your seat? How about that sweet-looking drifter on the side of the road? If we push the agenda, kid-friendly hitchhikers might become a reasonable means of travel again in this country. Actually, I take that last one back. This isn't about handing off your children or about neglect; it's about support. The American do-it-all, pull- yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, ain't- askin'-nobody-for-help, with-one- hand-tied-behind-your-back mentality is exhausting. I heard that in France, they give everyone a government-ap- pointed nanny. (Note: I'm choos- ing not to do any research regarding whether all French parents receive nannies, because I need this dream.) Here, in a country that doesn't pay for child care or even guarantee materni- ty leave, a little corner in plain view of the parent — with some clean toys and a caring, responsible adult — would be amazing. "Instead of creating kid-zone planes, have you considered making your trip to Australia a kid-free zone? " my friend asked. Not for a moment. My kid-zone world is about inclusion — with a teen- sy bit of clown assistance. Like Katiedid Langrock on Facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/katiedid- humor. Benjamin Franklin wisely wrote, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This holds true in all areas of life, including with your technological gadgets. My clients who observe good computing habits year-round typical- ly don't experience many problems between their regularly scheduled PC Tune-Up appointments. In my last column, I shared with you the first three of seven common PC problems that I and my techs deal with daily. Today, I'd like to share with you the final four and offer helpful tips in how to avoid them. FORGETTING TO INSTALL WINDOWS UPDATES Cybercriminals and hackers attack your computer by taking advantage of security holes in your PC's oper- ating system. The two latest ransomware infec- tions – Petya and WannaCry – ren- dered hundreds of thousands of com- puters worldwide inoperable. Those computers wouldn't have been affected had those PCs been kept up-to-date with the latest Win- dows Updates. PREVENTION TIP: Regularly in- stall Windows Updates on your comput- er or set your computer to automatical- ly do so. FORGETTING TO INSTALL UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PROGRAMS Just as important as installing Win- dows Updates is installing updates for common software programs. The critical ones to keep current are Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave, and Java. Most of these programs run in the back- ground when you're browsing various websites, so you may not even know about them. If you don't keep these updated, your computer is highly exposed to vi- ruses and malware – because hackers commonly exploit these programs. PREVENTION TIP: Regularly install updates for Adobe Flash, Ado- be Reader, Adobe Shockwave, and Java. Be warned, tho, some pop-ups you receive prompting you to update these programs may be fake. It's best to go to www.adobe.com and www.ja- va.com to manually update these pro- grams. DOWNLOADING PROGRAMS FROM UNRELIABLE SOURCES You desire to use your PC for fun and games. A quick Internet search reveals an exciting new game you can download for free. So you do. Moments later, your computer be- comes infected with all sorts of extra programs and new toolbars fill the top of your web browser window. Your PC begins running slower. You're greet- ed with pop-ups every time you try to access the Internet. It's extremely important to only download and install programs from reputable websites. Many websites of- fering free software contain malware, which can range from annoying to causing serious computer problems. PREVENTION TIP: Only down- load software from websites you know and trust. Carefully read each screen during the installation process to make sure you're not installing any unwanted or malicious add-ons. USING UNSECURED WIFI CONNECTIONS Unsecured WiFi connections al- low you to connect your laptop, mo- bile phone, or tablet without requir- ing a password. While it makes accessing the In- ternet easy, it also exposes your per- sonal information and files to others who are connected to the same WiFi connection. If it's your own home wireless net- work that doesn't require a password, you're allowing anyone who's near your home the ability to access your Internet connection and even your files. You could be held legally liable if they conduct illicit activity while connected to your Internet. PREVENTION TIP: Secure your home wireless network with a pass- word. Use caution when connecting to public wireless networks; avoid ac- cessing banking and other personal websites on these connections. When you apply these recommen- dations, I guarantee you'll see your PC doctor less often. Scott A. Hartley is the President/ CEO of Calibre Computer Solutions in Princeton. For computer tips, infor- mation, and free software tools, check out www.calibreforhome.com. Kiwanis Saturday, Sept. 8 6 p.m. to ?? We play the old-fashioned way. Shutter cards are furnished. Come and Go as You Please! Come Help Us Help Our Kids! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING. INDIANA GAMING LICENSE # 148303 Play for Cash!!! FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE at the VFW in Petersburg. Pregnant... or think you are? 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