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SLOW-COOKED SPICY GOULASH MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair I remember my mom making goulash when I was younger. It was a quick, easy, inexpensive way to feed our family of five. It's something I've not made as an adult and I am not sure why, as I always loved eating it. This week, I found a recipe for spicy goulash that I will be adding to the list of recipes to make. Although there are more ingredients than usual, most people will have a lot of these already in their pantry. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 1 pound lean ground beef (90 % lean) • 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained • 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 2 cups water • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 medium green pep- per, chopped • 1/4 cup red wine vin- egar • 2 tablespoons chili pow- der • 1 tablespoon Worces- tershire sauce • 2 teaspoons beef bouil- lon granules • 1 teaspoon dried basil • 1 teaspoon dried pars- ley flakes • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. 2. Transfer to a 5 -qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, water, onion, green pepper, vinegar, chili pow- der, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5 -6 hours or until heat- ed through. 3. Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender. Source: tasteof home.com YOUTH FIRST TODAY Rewarding positive behaviors By Diane Braun Project Manager Youth First, Inc. Most children crave attention, not only from their peers, but also from the adults in their lives. They will search for ways to be in the spotlight, whether positive or negative, in order to get a reaction from those around them. Parents should always strive to focus on the positive behaviors they see in their children and reward those behaviors. How to reward them is often a matter of debate. Should it involve an allowance, a shopping spree, or another costly ac- tivity? Not necessarily. For most small children, simple and free gestures are ex- actly the kind of attention that will make them feel acknowledged and loved. Personal rewards can involve hugs, winks, high fives, praise and applause. Rewards involving fun activities could in- clude a ride in a wagon, spending time popping balloons or paper bags, pig- gy-back rides, blowing bubbles togeth- er, or playing dress up in funny clothes. Making an effort to spend quality time with children can make them feel special and acknowledged as well. Simple bond- ing experiences can include pushing a child in a swing, delaying bedtime by an extra 15 minutes, reading a book aloud, or allowing your child to help you make a meal or hold the T V remote. These ac- tion-based rewards involving time spent together can help cultivate positive feel- ings of belonging. Rewards that involve a small cost and can easily be purchased at a dollar store can be hair clips and ribbons, stickers, coloring books, marbles, comics, paints and brushes, chalk, markers and cray- ons, or balloons. Rewards like these are easy to keep hidden around the house so you can present a reward to your child when they exhibit positive behavior. The most important thing to remem- ber is that good behavior should be rein- forced right away. Make eye contact and tell the child exactly what you liked. "You did a great job putting the dishes away! " Be enthusiastic and genuine. If working towards a behavior goal, be sure to acknowledge each step as it is accomplished. When the end goal is reached, that is the time for a more an- ticipated reward like 15 more minutes of screen time. Use of behavior charts is also a good way to show progress toward a goal. In- corporating a particularly enticing re- ward into the last step on the chart is a sure way to motivate your child to com- plete the chart. Anticipate inevitable set- backs and encourage your child to keep working towards their goal when they are feeling discouraged. Once a behavior becomes a habit, re- wards can be decreased and new goals can be set. Parents can be more aware of their children's attitudes and behaviors by asking them what rewards they'd look forward to and using them to encourage new positive behaviors. Learning to be conscious of when and why you give re- wards is a wonderful and productive way to show your children the love and affec- tion they deserve. Diane Braun is a Project Manager for Youth First, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 64 Master's level social workers to 92 schools across 11 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and community 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. This home has a lot to offer for the price. It has a new deck, shingles and soffi t were replaced 2 years ago. New back porch and stairs were installed to access basement. Original hardwood fl oors refi nished in family room and dining room. The kitchen has a separate pantry area that is impressive. Craftsmanship construction of display cabinets in the family room area. Enclosed front porch with new siding, entrance door and windows. MLS# 202046811 This property features a ranch style home with a two-car detached garage on a 10 acre lot. This is a great spot in the country, but still very close to Petersburg. The home features an open layout with newly updated bamboo fl ooring. This house has a large master bedroom and walk-in closet that are both attached to the master bath. MLS#202100689 Looking for a nice home with a few acres in the country? Here is a three bedroom located 5 minutes from town with 4.1 acres. Great location for a garden spot. Back of property wooded full of wildlife. MLS202103989 Cozy three bedroom home that has had a lot of interior renovations. Located on a corner lot with attached garage. This home still needs a few upgrades, but for the price, it is very reasonable. Move in ready. MLS# 202046809 Very charming craftsman style home on a large lot with a carport. It has an additional lot with the property and a detached garage. This home features some original woodwork throughout each fl oor. This is a must see! MLS#202102684 PRICE REDUCED! This commercial building was erected in 1987 and was used as a retail hardware store up until 2018. The build consists of approximately 4,448 square feet. The building is all open and has free span trusses that make the area open to any kind of use. There is an open fenced-in area in the rear, with a 24'x86' open three-sided storage building. The main building had a new roof installed in 2016, along with new gutter and new metal siding on the east and west gable ends. MLS# 202046722 SOLD! NEW LISTING! SALE PENDING! NEW LISTING! SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! NEW LISTING! Tired of paying rent? Looking for a move-in-ready home? This is for you! Chain link fence in the backyard area for your dog to exercise and for children to play. Storage building to store your mower and yard tools. MLS# 202047715 SOLD! NEW LISTING! PRICE REDUCED! SALE PENDING! Great location to build a house or place a modular home. Here is 2+ country acres located on State Hwy 64 west of the Arthur Junction. Property is priced to be sold "AS IS". Great hunting area located in a fairly isolated location. MLS#202105572 Eddie Boyd, Principal Broker Kay Helfen Associate Broker 812-582-1145 Addey Boyd Associate Broker 812-354-5599 Keith Shoultz Associate Broker 812-664-6640 Adam Boyd Associate Broker 812-582-2486 Kathy Kixmiller Associate Broker 812-354-5508 602 E. Main, Petersburg | www.BoydRealtyCo.com | Phone: 812-354-8893 SIAR REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC SIAR BOYD For peronal service, ch se NEW LISTING! Looking for a country location? Great location with 2 acres located 3/4 miles from Union. Property has a pole barn, shed and poultry house. Three-bedroom, 2-full-baths single-wide trailer. Trailer needs some repairs. MLS# 202037056 Great hunting area located in a fairly isolated location. Mostly agricultural property surrounding the 16.83 acre parcel. Approximately 11 acres tillable. MLS#202039248 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 17, 2021 B-1 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday