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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 6, 2017 D-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 The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it. FLANNERY O'CONNOR GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL, BALSAMIC AND PARMESAN By Monica Sinclair Over the past five years, I haven't put a lot of salads in my column, because let's face it, I'm more of a meat and potatoes and desserts kind of girl. But this week, a recipe dropped into my email that I thought sounded delicious. I'm not a huge green bean fan because I usually use canned or frozen and they tend to be too soggy and rubbery. However, this recipe calls for fresh ones so I think this salad will be a big hit. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds green beans (trimmed, cut to 2 to 3 inch long piec- es) 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped, or shallots) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped) 3/4 cup grated parme- san cheese (freshly, about 1 1/2 ounces) ground black pepper salt DIRECTIONS 1. Soak chopped onions in water: Place the chopped onions in a small bowl of water. 2. Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salt- ed water to a boil (2 Tbsp salt for 2 quarts of wa- ter.) Add the green beans to the water and blanch only for about 2 minutes or so, until the beans are just barely cooked through, but still crisp. 3. Shock in ice water: While the beans are cook- ing, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When the beans are ready, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the boiling water to the ice water to stop the cooking. 4. Drain the green beans and the red onions. 5. Toss with red onion, balsamic, Parmesan: Place the green beans, red onion, and chopped basil in a large bowl. Sprinkle in the olive oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle in the balsamic and Parmesan cheese. Toss to com- bine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Chill until ready to serve. Source: yummly.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 a MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Kristi A. Query conveys to David A. Schultz, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Julie Ann Taylor conveys to David Wayne Taylor and Julie Ann Taylor, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Gregory L. Hamm and Barbara A. Hamm convey to Michael Dana Hamm and Janet Sue Hamm, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Debbie Birk conveys to Gregory W. Garris, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. James Lemoin Woods and Sharon K. Woods convey to Chad M. McClellan and Mendi McClellan, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Nila J. Sharp, Thomas E. Blanton and Joe S. Blan- ton convey to Donald E. Blanton, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Brandon N. Hartke quitclaims to Heidi Hartke, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Harry A. Parks, Sr. and Lillian L. Parks convey to Bond M. Weissmann, real estate as recorded in Pike County. William D. Grubb conveys to James E. Brown and Charlene R. Brown, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jimmie L. White and Judy White convey to Lana J. Manning, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Clara Mae Braunecker Trustee, Debra Kaye Wick- man Trustee, Clare Mae Braunecker Revocable Trust, Leonard J. Braunecker Testamentary Trust, Debra Kay Barnes FK A, Mark Alan Braunecker, Jaclyn A. Braunecker, Jaclyn Ann Giesler FK A, Gayle M. Da- vis, Gayle Margaret Braunecker FK A, Jeffrey Lee Braunecker, Stacy Josephine Smith and Stacy Josephine Braunecker FK A convey to Aron D. O'Neal and Ange- la S. O'Neal, real estate as recorded in Pike County. MIDWEST REALTY 1704 E. National Hwy., Washington • 812-254-3918 Check out these listings and more online at swindianarealtors.com 197 N. Whitelock Ave., PETERSBURG Very cute and cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath with attached and detached garages and fenced yard. $1,500 carpet allowance. Priced to sell! HOUSE FOR SALE MLS# 201706291 Call Mary: 812-486-6363 $ 56,900 NEW PRICE Katiedid vs... by Katiedid Langrock Free chandelier Youth First Today by Lisa Vicki Kirkman, Youth First, Inc. Help for Stressed Out Kids Stress is a natural part of life and something that everyone experiences. It can be positive or negative and affect your daily life greatly if not managed appropriately. In some situations, stress can mo- tivate us to do better or work toward hard-to-reach goals. Other circum- stances can leave someone feeling overwhelmed, anxious and out of con- trol. Children and teens are affected by stress in several ways. Parents need to remember that all children respond to situations and experiences different- ly. What causes stress for one child or teen might not affect another one. However, some stressors are com- mon for children and teens. These stressors include pressure at school, being involved in too many after school activities or conflict with friends and family. Other big and complicated issues like divorce, death of a loved one, drug use, and financial problems at home contribute to stress. Medical illnesses and world events like natural disasters or war can also be sources of stress. It's important for parents to recog- nize the signs and symptoms of stress in their children and help them man- age it in a healthy manner. Young chil- dren that are stressed may complain of stomach aches, headaches or say they just don't feel well. They may try to avoid attending school or visit the school nurse fre- quently. They may also be more tear- ful than normal, have trouble sleep- ing, wet the bed or not eat as much at meals. Some children experience nightmares or have acting-out behav- ior such as outbursts or tantrums. Teenagers can experience many physical reactions to stress, including digestive problems, headaches, tense muscles, racing heart, frequent colds and fatigue. Teens might also feel over- ly emotional, irritable, depressed and experience mood swings. Mentally, teens with stress overload may feel forgetful, lack concentration and have a negative attitude. Both chil- dren and teens often withdraw from activities they enjoy and isolate them- selves from friends if they experience too much stress. Parents can play a key role in help- ing their children and teens manage stress. Most importantly, parents can model good coping skills and stress management in their own lives. If chil- dren see their parents deal with stress in a healthy and positive manner, they are more likely to apply that to their own life. Other ways parents can help their children are listed below: • Teach your kids how to identify their body's cues for stress overload. Pay attention to headaches, upset stomach, tearfulness or tense muscles. • Limit extra-curricular activities. Too many evenings participating in sports, extra lessons or just running errands can cause kids and teens to become tired and pressed for time to do homework or just relax. • Prepare ahead of time to avoid extra hassles. Lay out the next day's clothes, pack lunches, put homework and bags in an easy place to grab, etc. • Monitor and limit exposure to tele- vision, social media and cell phone. Phones should be put away at night so kids can sleep and not be tempted to text friends or surf the internet. • Encourage relaxation and leisure- ly activities with friends and family. • Get plenty of rest and eat a healthy diet. • Teach communication skills like problem solving, good decision mak- ing and sharing feelings and thoughts with others. • Recognize when stress is too big to tackle alone. Don't hesitate to speak to a Youth First Social Worker in your child's school, counselor or doctor for extra support and help. Stress management is crucial in life and best handled with the guidance of parents and supportive adults. By help- ing children and teens manage stress, they can be better prepared for life's challenges. This column is contributed by Vic- ki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC, school so- cial worker for Youth First, Inc., a lo- cal nonprofit dedicated to strengthen- ing youth and families. Youth First pro- vides 38 Master's level social workers to 56 schools in seven southwestern Indi- ana counties. More than 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 www.youthfirst- inc.org or call 812-421-8336. I've never been one to turn down something free. It's in my blood. My dad, a man who never drinks alcohol, is such a fan of anything free that he cannot be tak- en to open-bar weddings because he otherwise would end up attempting to crowd-surf the processional. It's the same reason he has been asked on more than one occasion not to re- turn to a buffet restaurant – and why the shed is full of broken, unmatched tchotchkes for possible future projects. When it comes to free, there can be no quantity control. If it's free, the answer is always yes. I am not a hoarder. My dream in life is to live in a Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia full time. My husband is at risk of losing me to any man who offers to whisk me away to a home no larger than 200 square feet. Even more so if that minimalist Fabio whispers in my ear, "And I don't have anything in stor- age." Pure chills. I don't engage in retail therapy; I en- gage in trash day therapy. Beep beep beep, that baby backs up; I love to watch it lift and dump. But even though I don't go looking to own, if something free is offered to me, I can't say no. Sure, that pizza has been sitting out all day in 107-degree heat, but you're offering it to me free, so... Sure, your kid with strep throat just hacked into the bowl of ice cream you are now offering me, but it's free, so... Sure, those dollar-store sunglass- es don't have any lenses anymore, but you're offering them to me free, so... And this is how I have recently be- come the owner of a 60 -pound broken, rusted chandelier. But un- like the free stuff I usual- ly acquire, this one I love. I'm not typically a chan- delier person. Though there is something to mar- vel at in the grand rooms of Las Vegas, the gener- al opulence makes me uncomfortable. But this beast looks as if it came from a different time – as if it stepped straight out of "The Phantom of the Opera." And the rust and broken glass only feed into that image. To be fair, when you get something free, it's usually because the giver doesn't want to deal with the conse- quence of eating the day-old pizza or the hacked-on is-that-caramel-or-is- that-phlegm sundae or the self-blinding of using broken sunglasses. But I'm pretty sure the only possible negative consequence of owning the chandelier is bad juju. When I walked away from the photography studio I had acquired it from during a going-out-of-business sale, the photographer said, "Just make sure you get it before it gets you." Uh, sure. Whatever that means. Since I brought it home, four burly men have tried to lift it, and four burly men have had their arms slashed open by the broken glass. When my friend was trying to hang it on a tree in my backyard, it swung back and knocked him off his ladder. And now that it is positioned on the tree – hanging over a picnic table by the lake – I have seen, on two separate oc- casions, a snake slither- ing across and around its chain. My husband hates it. He says it's creepy. Haunt- ed, even. But he seems to be forgetting the import- ant fact that it was free. Sure, we may have wel- comed what could turn out to be a portal to the netherworld into our yard, but at least we didn't have to pay for it. I bet there are folks at this very moment engaging in some really expensive de- mon séances. Buffy the Vampire Slayer had to move to the opening in the earth that spewed out its wretched and terri- ble demons. We got our bad-juju bring- er at a bargain! I like it. I've strung the rusted, bro- ken beast of a chandelier with solar lights that make it light up at night. During the day, it sways proudly from our biggest tree, making for a romantic scene with the table beneath. But you may want to compliment the chande- lier before you sit under it. Tell it that it's pretty or something – lest all 60 pounds of it fall on your head, possibly bringing the tree down with it. Hey, at least I didn't have to pay for the thing that may send someone to the hospital. Like Katiedid Langrock on Facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/katiedid- humor. 3 BR., 2 BA. (1,119 sq. ft.) (Includes dishwasher, porcelain sinks and much more.) STARTING AT $ 53,900 814 Niblack Blvd., Vincennes, IN 1-800-743-7004 www.bairdvincennes.com We've done the numbers and Baird Homes has the best deals!