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Sweet's Column By Barb Sweet SLOW-COOKER PORK TENDERLOIN MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair I have never made a pork tenderloin, so I went search- ing for an easy recipe for one this week. Not only did I find a delicious looking recipe, but I also get to use my slow cooker. I will be able to put it in the cooker when I leave for work and it will be done by the time my husband gets off work in the afternoon. I'm so anxious to try it, The ingredients are already on my grocery list. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • One 2-pound pork tenderloin • 1/2 cup of diced onion • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic • 6 ounces of your favorite barbecue sauce • 1/2 cup of chicken broth • Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker pot with nonstick cooking spray to make cleanup easier. 2. Place the pork in the slow cooker. 3. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over your pork tenderloin. 4. Carefully spoon the minced garlic and diced onions on top of it. 5. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the tenderloin. 6. Pour the chicken broth around the tenderloin. 7. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. 8. Slice or shred the pork to serve it. Source: southernhomexpress.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY Recognizing anxiety in children By Mary Haas Youth First, Inc. Have you ever been nervous going into a job interview? What about paying bills on time, meeting goals at work, or ques- tioning whether we are doing this whole parenting thing right? Being an adult is hard. Trying to raise kids and do this whole "life thing" can feel overwhelming at times. It can be hard to imagine that our kids might be having worries of their own. Sometimes even the best parents can overlook a child's anxieties and fears. However, their little worries are just as real as our adult worries. It is important that we take a closer look into these wor- ries and how to respond to them. Although we can't go back in time and feel every anxious moment or over- whelming feeling that came with our childhood, we can acknowledge that throughout our life anxiety is a steady constant for many of us. So, what exactly does anxiety look like for a child? How do we respond? It is important to realize that anxiety can look different for each child; how- ever, there are many common stressors that children experience. Three common worries found in children are the pres- sures of school, family, and peers. Chil- dren may worry about tests, grades, or being called on in class. They might wor- ry about a parent working themselves too hard, a separation within the family, or not getting their needs met. These wor- ries can stem from feeling like they don't fit in with others to bullying or not hav- ing a friend they can trust. Whatever these fears may look like, you can help. Find out what is on your child's mind. By being available and ex- pressing interest in your kids' day-to-day lives, you give them the opportunity to share how they think and feel. If your child seems to be worried about some- thing, ask them about it. Encourage your child to put what is bothering them into words. This helps them verbalize specif- ic details about their feelings, which can help you pinpoint the source of the anxi- ety they are experiencing. Another way to help children feel sup- ported and understood is by keeping things in perspective. Sometimes kids worry about big life stuff such as war, famine, and diseases. This is where par- ents can assure children that what they are feeling is very real while also express- ing that adults are working to solve these big issues. Without minimizing feelings, point out that many problems are tem- porary and solvable. Remind your child there will be better days and opportuni- ties ahead. By teaching children to keep problems in perspective we can help less- en their worry. This helps strengthen our children with resilience and optimism. Perhaps one of the best ways we can relieve our children's anxiety is by being positive role models. The most influential lessons we teach our kids are the ones we demonstrate. Our responses to our own worries, stressors, and frustrations can provide an opportunity to teach our kids how to deal with everyday challenges. If we practice looking on the bright side of our own situations and voice opti- mistic thoughts, our children can learn to follow suit. When our adult life wor- ries come into play, we can work on re- maining positive and having confidence that these problems are temporary and tomorrow is another day. Mary Haas, LSW, is the Youth First So- cial Worker for Evansville Christian School in Vanderburgh County. Youth First, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families, provides 64 Master's level so- cial workers to 92 schools in 11 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors and maximize student success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youthfirstinc.org or call 812-421-8336. Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up in colorful lights and decorat- ed to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of January 28 -February 3. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. January 28 -Portia Mar- tinson; Riley Perry turns 12; J.T. Vinnedge turns 23. January 29 -Michael William Meyer turns 16; Jan Carrico turns 51. January 30 -Maddie Gamble Arnold turns 23; Judy Richardson turns 57. January 31-Matthew Shaw turns 33; Sue Ellen Boyles turns 56; Maurice Zapa- ta turns 27; Rich and Dot Ware celebrate 45 years. February 1-Draven Harrison turns 18; Jessie Hartley; Miranda Jolee Sharp turns 13; Jesse Nicholson turns 11; Les- lie Ruppel turns 52; Pam Quick Thomas. February 2-Gerald Bolin; Waylon Bruce turns 42; Karen Dixon; Sharon Roettger. February 3-Linda Harp turns 70 ; Brit- tanie Caluya Stott turns 28; Connie Craig; Jacey Lamb. 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 have COVID-19 or are recovering, those undergoing surgeries and therapy afterwards, and those with a cold, flu, allergies or the aches and pains of everyday life. EVENTS January 27-American Red Cross Blood Drive at Otwell Miller Academy from 2- 7 p.m. February 8 -Winslow Town Hall at 6 p.m. at Town Hall or by some other means. February 9 -Winslow Beautification at 6:30 p.m. and Winslow Economic at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. February 12-Abraham Lincoln's birth- day. February 14-Valentine's Day-Do you have a special gift for that special some- one? Children, do you have those Valen- tine cards for your school friends and teacher? February 15 -Presidents Day. February 17-Ash Wednesday. Winslow and Petersburg seniors will not meet again until Governor Holcomb gives the okay. Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598 received no postcards or notes of interest this week. The Winslow Patoka River is about the same, not too high to the rim. No rain, unless you would call the little drizzle we got an amount. The snow show- ers amounted to about one inch in a two-day total on Saturday and Sun- day, January 16 and 17. The snow cov- ered ground and trees on Saturday was all white, like you would see in a picture of a winter wonderland. Sunday also was covered, but not a picture scene like Sat- urday. Monday when the children went to school, the whole southern Indiana area had 1-2 hour delays because of the side or rock roads. Our temps since January 15 ranged from the high 30s to the mid- dle 40s, except for Thursday, January 21, when it rose to 50, only for a short time. The nighttime temps were around the freezing mark of 30s and one morning, we had thick fog for a few hours. I saw on T V where some kids made several snow- men in their yard and they ranged from a small one to real large ones all dressed up with a scarf and hat. We passed the Bones family on Janu- ary 15 and they were lying on the ground from partying too much to bring in the new year, or they haven't been set up for another attraction or event. Sunday, I got a homemade present brought over by Dee, who made me a beautiful wreath of blue and pink netting, with bows of pink and white to accent the whole wreath. The netting is shaped in different styles and I have it hung on the front room wall to be admired. She has several more items, like a Valentine that she will start to make and the angel wings are beautiful. Norm's breakfast fixings on the week- ends are getting better on the eggs, where you can sop up the yolk of the egg with your bread, which I like to do. I think he has found the bacon he likes that isn't too thin, but just right for that crispy bite. Mom is about to go home again and this weather has kept her inside because the temp is too cold or the ground is too soppy to walk on. But there was one day she went with us to the bank and post of- fice to pay some bills of the month and then to Jasper to get some Arby's. The sun was shining and it was a lovely day to get out for a scenic drive. Mom didn't get to see anybody this time, but there is always another month to do that. Wednesday was the day where Presi- dent Trump and his family, and Vice-Pres- ident Pence and his family left the offic- es of our United States of America. This was also a day where President Biden and Vice-President Harris were sworn in to serve the citizens of our country. I saw the White House and it looked like they painted it a dull yellow, but I was told it might have been the sun shining on it brightly, and it was cold and windy also on that day. To those stars who have their activity at the Community Center or in the gym, check to see if it's open before you make the journey there. The Red Cross had a blood drive in Winslow and I was glad to read that 20 donors of our area gave this gift for oth- ers. Thank you for doing so. I mentions I love to work puzzles and the gifts we picked for our Bingo had puz- zles in it. I told you of the puzzle piece puzzle that was the hardest, but I also worked a white unicorn standing in a bed of flowers with a purple sky and the other one had six donuts covered with different icing with sprinkles on them. Those two were 350 pieces and I worked them in an evening, not too much of a hard puzzle, but I loved working them anyway. January is almost over and at least two more months of winter weather. My hope is that we receive a cold and snowy win- ter, so that our spring and summer will not have the mosquitoes and ticks that will keep us in the house. We all need to get out in our own yards with the fresh air. We don't need to stay in our hous- es on a good day. Don't you all think we need a cold and snowy winter since we are cooped up in the house already? And more than a day or two. I guess it's time to dim the lights, so keep an eye on family and friends, if only to listen. Slow down and see all the won- ders in your area. Wear your mask for others' safety and keep your distance. As always, smile, wave and say "hi" to every- one you see this week. SATURDAY, JAN. 30 • 10am EST at the Auction Barn – 2667 E. CR 400 S., Winslow Auction pick-up available! 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