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See SWEETS on page 11 YOUTH FIRST TODAY MUFFIN CUP CHEDDAR BEEF PIES MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES 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 By Monica Sinclair When you come home from work and are exhausted, the last thing you want to do is cook. However, sometimes you have no choice. So, I found an easy, no-hassle reci- pe for you this week. If you want it to be even easier, you could even use canned biscuit dough. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough • 2 pounds ground beef • 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained • 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • Spaghetti sauce, warmed DIRECTIONS 1. Let dough stand at room temperature until softened, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 12-15 minutes; drain. Stir in mushrooms, cheese and seasonings. 2. Divide each loaf into 10 portions; roll each into a 4-in. circle. Top with 1/4 cup filling; bring edges of dough up over filling and pinch to seal. 3. Place meat pies in greased muffin cups, seam side down. Bake until golden brown, 20 -25 minutes. Serve with spaghetti sauce. Source: tasteof home.com UP IN SMOKE Marijuana and teens By Grace Wilson Youth First, Inc. The conversation around marijuana is a hot topic in our society these days. Most folks seem to choose one side or the oth- er and not many fall in the middle. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mari- juana is the most used illegal drug in the United States with 36.7 million us- ers (youth and adult) in 2018. This num- ber is alarming because not everyone is aware of the physical and mental health risks, especially for our youth. In a 2014 study, it was reported by Lan- cet Psychiatry that teens who smoke mar- ijuana daily are 60 percent less likely to graduate from high school or college than those who never use. They were al- so seven times more likely to attempt sui- cide. A human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. When marijuana use is started at an early age, there will be damaging effects to the long term cog- nitive abilities of that individual. Marijuana has many damaging effects on the brain. It can affect the parts of your brain responsible for memory, learn- ing, decision making, emotions, reaction times, and attention. These effects could look different in each person. Different factors can come into play, including the potency of the marijuana, how often it is used, if other substances were used along with it, and at what age the individual be- gan using marijuana. Many people believe marijuana use can calm anxiety and relax an individ- ual, but frequent and heavy use can ac- tually bring on more feelings of anxiety or paranoia. What are some of the other risks of using marijuana? First, marijuana is addictive. Accord- ing to the CDC, about one in 10 marijua- na users will become addicted. That num- ber rises to one in 6 if they began using before the age of 18. Some signs of addiction can include un- successful efforts to quit using, giving up activities with friends or family because of marijuana, and continuing to use even though it has caused problems with work, school, and home. Marijuana also elevates the heart rate, causing it to work even harder. This is especially the case if other substances are used along with marijuana. It can al- so cause respiratory problems, including chronic cough. While marijuana use has not been found as a direct link to cancer, many marijuana smokers also use ciga- rettes, which do cause cancer. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 71 percent of high school se- niors do not view regular marijuana use as being harmful, but 64.7 percent say they disapprove of regular marijuana use. Now is the time to start the conversation with your child around marijuana. Here are a few tips to help you get started: 1. Do your research on the topic and know how marijuana will affect your child's health. 2. Find a comfortable setting to have the conversation. 3. Keep an open mind. Your child will be less receptive if they feel judged. 4. Stay positive and don't use scare tac- tics, as they are counter-productive. 5. Don't lecture; keep the conversation flowing freely between the two of you. Stay involved in your children's lives by keeping the conversation open, and let them know they can come to you without fear or judgment. This can make a world of difference when having a discussion with them about marijuana. This column is written by Grace Wilson, Program Coordinator for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthen- ing youth and families. Youth First pro- vides 64 Master's level social workers to 90 schools in 11 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year have access to Youth First's school social work and afterschool programs that prevent sub- stance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. B-10 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 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 birth- day will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will re- ceive a free three month Press-Dispatch subscription. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a $25 gift certifi- cate from Huntingburg Merchants Association. OCTOBER WINNER And the winner is... Chad Willis from Winslow. Chad won a $25 gift certificate from Sue's Flowers, Gifts and Coun- try Gatherings, in Oakland City, and a three-month sub- scription to The Press-Dispatch. Congratulations! THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Judy Edwards ............................... Otwell .............. 11/4 John Keith............................... Oakland City ......... 11/4 Jaden Randolph ........................... Winslow ............. 11/4 David Stewart ............................ Petersburg ........... 11/6 George Fiscus ............................. Winslow ............. 11/7 Crystal Pickett......................... Oakland City ......... 11/8 Kyla Kinman ............................. Petersburg ........... 11/9 Jagar Dent .................................... Jasper ............ 11/10 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR facebook.com/huntingburgmerchantassociation Sweet's Column By Barbara Sweet AUCTION SATURDAY, NOV. 7 • 10 AM CST Location: 2667 E. CR. 400 S., Winslow Follow on Auctionzip.com • ID# 46613 • Any questions, contact Kaleb Claridge at 812-789-6761 is auction we will be selling both the personal property and real estate. e real estate consists of a well-built 1-bedroom, 1-bath house with full basement right in town in Winslow. e house has a newer roof, new furnace and updated wiring. is would be a great opportunity for a flip house or rental home! e personal property consists of antiques, collectibles, glassware, tools, furniture, pocket knives, old records, and so much more! REAL ESTATE & PUBLIC PROPERTY Property address: 305 Mill St., Winslow Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up in bright au- tumn lights and dec- orated to help cel- ebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anni- versary in the week of November 5 -11. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. November 5 -De- by Virden turns 68; Sheila Boger turns 61; Peggy Cassidy Kluemper turns 29. November 6 -Eleanor "Boots" Bellamy turns 88; Jason Bottoms; Randy Bolin turns 46. November 7-George Fisucs turns 96; Hayden Goins turn 14; Andre Guirard turns 58. November 8 -Sarah Thomp- son turns 26; Dante Dillman turns 16; Hallee Stephens turns 20 ; Annette Sharp turns 60 ; Cassie Kinman turns 26; Tilda "Sis" Burton turns 92. November 9 -Nathaniel Meyer turns 33; Tina Gay- hart turns 53; Larry Tazz Bass turns 35. November 10 -Tony Mey- er turns 63; Dana Harrison turns 44; Troy Robinson turns 29; Stephen Hadley turns 45. November 11-Nathan Stokes turns 23; Mary Esther Gray turns 60. May all our stars have a re- ally great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who have COVID-19, those with colds and allergies, those go- ing through surgery and re- covering; and those who suf- fer with the aches and pains of everyday life: Jeanette, Ted, Teresa, Benny, Margie, Anna- bel. We were saddened to hear Lanora Kelly, 79, passed away on October 17, after battling cancer for several years. I knew Lanora through the Winslow Lions Club, where she was active and held offic- es until her health kept her away. We all will miss her very much, but to Benny, their fam- ilies and friends, remember the great times and share your memories, and more memories will be added. Also, to the families and friends of Ra- chael Heuring, Harrell Shoultz, Leotas and Cyn- thia Johns, and Richard Cook, remember those great times and share your memories, and more memo- ries will be added. All our stars will be missed greatly by all who knew them. EVENTS November 5 -Winslow Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Gamble home. November 9 -Winslow Town Hall online at 7 p.m. November 11-Veterans Day. November 12-Petersburg Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. November 26 -Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Winslow and Petersburg se- niors will not meet again un- til Governor Holcomb gives the okay. Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598 received one post- card and one note of interest this week. The point of interest was in a note that reads, "We en- joy your column and appreci- ate all you do. Please add our anniversary to your Novem- ber list. Also, if we are still here next year, here are our birthdays. Thank you. Art and Mary Lou Kixmiller." Thank you, Art and Mary Lou, for these kind words, and your an- niversaries and birthdays are already added to the book. I al- so love the picture on the note of the sunrise and rays coming up over the country road and hills of wildflowers. Postcard # 673 has four say- ing, three views and two pho- tographs of inventors. The sayings are, "make the impos- sible possible," "think outside the box," "keep going, don't give up" and "reach for the stars: achieve your dream." The views are of one airplane in the air, one plane as a repli- ca in life size and a view of a monument on a sandy hill. The photos are of Wilbur and Orville Wright ( Wright Broth- ers National Memorial). The back reads, "Wind, sand and a dream of flight brought Wil- bur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, N.C., where, af- ter four years of scientific ex- perimentation, they achieved the first successful flights on Dec. 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self- taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever. They taught the world to fly." Written on the back, it says, "Hi stars, Norm and I went on a long 18 1/2 hour beautiful drive in Ava to see the Atlantic Ocean at Nags Head, Kill Dev- il Hills, Kitty Hawk, N.C. We saw the sunrise over the At- lantic, with the waves splash- ing on the beach, one after an- other. Our Ramada Inn balco- ny faced the ocean, where the weather was great in the 80s. The Wright Brothers Memori- al was awe inspiring. Hallow- een decorations dotted the area and shrubs that curl up in shape. Norm and Barbara Sweet." Winslow Patoka River should have risen from be- ing so low to at least halfway full. We had 2 1/2-3 inches of rain on October 28 and 29. We have lost many of the colorful leaves off the trees and now we have a colorful yard full of leaves to mow, mulch or rake in a pile to jump into and have loads of fun before they are placed on gardens, flowers or other plant coverings. Speaking of colorful leaves, on October 17, Laura, Kyana, Norm and I took a drive up to Brown County State Park, but we took the scenic backroads, where we stopped in a quaint little town called Story, where we saw bikers and horseman also checking out this town. It has a General Store that is also an inn, a cottage painted Roadside Assistance