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C-4 Wednesday, December 27, 2017 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 EARLY DEADLINE FOR REAL ESTATE ADS IS 4 P.M. SATURDAY FOR GUARANTEED PLACEMENT IN THE JAN. 3 EDITION Youth First Today by Sarah Laury, Youth First, Inc. Talking to your child about scary news 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 birthday will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will receive a free prize from a local business and a free three month Press-Dispatch subscription. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to White Horse Antiques. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Christina Scalf-Below................... Winslow .......12/30 Kate (Arnold) Hoskins ............. Oakland City ...12/30 Gracie Wright ............................ Petersburg .....12/31 Patricia Gwaltney ...................... Petersburg .........1/1 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR White Horse A ntiques Corner of SR 61 and Prides Creek Road Phone: 812-582-1734 Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet Hi stars and welcome to this big stage all lit up in col- orful lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birth- day or anniversary in the week of December 28, 2017 to January 3, 2018. Come up onto this big stage and take a bow. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES December 29 - Misty Jones , Kelly Ingle turns 27 December 30 - Christo- pher Meyer turns 43, John Alan Bellamy turns 57, Lorin Hummer turns 13 December 31- Donya Fox turns 48 years, Braizon James Head turns six years, Wendell and Corolyn McGe- hee will celebrate 40 years, Bruce and Portia Martinson will celebrate another year. January 1- Susan Atsling- er, Tony Downey turns 23 years January 2- Ronald Mc- Candless turns 61 years January 3- Jeremy Austin, Kolbi King turns 17 years, Dr. Anthony Hall, Barbara Gray turns 52 years, Darla Riester turns 63 years 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 need that card, visit, phone call and that daily thought to help them have a great day. Donnie Pan- cake, Don, Arvle, many with colds, and the aches and pains of everyday life. Winslow has lost a really great star Ja- mie Sharp on Dec. 17, 2017. Jamie was al- ways helpful to everyone and had a smile on his face that showed his in- ner self of kind- ness to all. To everyone who knew Jamie and his fami- ly, remember all the great times and share with oth- ers and more memories will be added. UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 27-Jan. 1- Pike Coun- ty schools on Christmas break Dec. 31- New Year's Eve of 2017. Lots of parties to celebrate the past year with family and friends. Just a reminder to those who may drink alcohol, don't drink and drive. Have a respon- sible driver or stay at home and party. January 1- New Year's Day of 2018. Make New Year's resolutions if that is what you do, then try to make the ones you will keep all year long. Winslow seniors meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Snyder Care Center. Peters- burg seniors meet on M-T- W-F in the Courthouse base- ment. Postcards this week at Sweets Column Winslow, Ind. 47598 is one. Postcard # 638 has a picture of a stage decorated in the birth of Je- sus in a stable in Jerusalem with the manger and if you have seen the Charlie Brown Christmas all the characters are dressed in costumes to portray his birth. Along the top of the curtains is "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to- ward men." Luke 2:14. The back reads: Dear Bar- bara, " I always enjoy read- ing your column in the pa- per. This is my second card to you because it shows God's way with Joy for us! Blessings to your family and friends! " A Kentucky friend If you find it difficult to talk to your children about the scary things happen- ing in our world today, you are not alone. What is the best way to address tragic events they may see and hear about on the news? Start by asking your child questions. Find out what they already know. As parents, it's natural to want to shield your child from scary stories on the news, but this is not always possi- ble. In addition to radio and television, they may overhear conversations at res- taurants or doctor's offices or even hear about things from other kids at school. It's important to find out what they al- ready know so you can help them pro- cess it and answer any questions they may have. Your child may ask you why something such as an act of violence happened. As parents, it's natural to want to be able to answer all of our children's ques- tions. But remember that we don't have all the answers either. It's okay to be honest and tell our children if we don't know the answer. Don't promise your child that they will be safe or that nothing bad will ever hap- pen to them. Instead, tell them what is being done to help those affected by the tragedy. As Fred Rogers once said, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will al- ways find people who are helping.'" Point out emergency personnel and how they are assisting the victims. Help your child understand what steps are be- ing put into place to help the victims of a tragedy and to avoid future tragedies. Avoid graphic details or images if pos- sible. Start by turning off the T V. When a disaster or tragedy strikes, the news tends to play the same graphic footage over and over again. Dr. David Schonfeld, MD, FA AP, Di- rector of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, recommends that if you decide to watch the news with an older child, it is helpful to record it and watch it by yourself first. This way you can screen the content first, and re- cording it will also give you an oppor- tunity later to pause and talk with your child about what you're seeing. Children process their feelings in dif- ferent ways than adults. Simply asking your child about their feelings about a traumatic event might not be enough. Children do not always know how to put their feelings into words. Sitting with your child and drawing a picture or play- ing with toys might allow another outlet for exploration of feelings. Validate their feelings by letting them know it's okay to feel sad, scared or an- gry. Resist the urge to argue with your child about his or her feelings. Instead of saying, "Don't be scared," try asking your child what their specific fears are. If you are scared, be honest and let your child know that you are scared too. Ex- plain what you are doing to cope with the fear. Assure your child you are doing everything you can to keep them safe. Let your child know the ways in which you and other entities such as the gov- ernment, police, etc. are taking steps to ensure their safety. Some signs that your child may not be coping well with a disaster/tragedy: change in sleeping patterns; change in appetite; physical complaints such as stomachache, headache, or irritability; changes in behavior such as suddenly becoming more demanding or clingy; suddenly becoming anxious when sep- arated from parents. If you have any concerns about how your child is coping, talk to their pedi- atrician or school social worker about your concerns. This column is contributed by Sarah Laury, LCSW, school social worker for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedi- cated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 39 Master's level so- cial workers to 57 schools in 7 southwest- ern Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and afterschool programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. BLUEBERRY DELIGHT By Monica Sinclair The new year is coming quickly. Do you have any special traditions for celebrating on New Year's Eve? My husband and I don't like crowds, so our New Year's plans usually involve curling up on the couch and watching the ball drop on T V. Instead of indulging in alcohol, we usually just have a bunch of different appetizers that we snack on all night. This year, I had some extra cans of blueberry pie filling, so I decided that along with our appetizers, I would also make a dessert. We usually love cherry delight, but I thought I would make it a blueberry delight. I'm sure it will be delicious. Have a safe and happy New Year! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 individual package graham crackers, 9 full crackers 1/2 cup chopped pe- cans 1/4 cup sugar 10 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, sof- tened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 (21-ounce) cans blueberry pie filling 2 (8-ounce) contain- ers frozen whipped topping, thawed DIRECTIONS 1. Pulse graham crackers and pecans in a food pro- cessor until finely ground. 2. Pour into a large bowl and add melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir to mix. 3. Press into a 9x13-inch pan and bake at 350 de- grees for 8 minutes. Let cool. 4. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, milk, and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. (Save remaining whipped topping for the final layer.) 5. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of crust. 6. Spread blueberry pie filling on top of cream cheese layer. 7. Top with remaining whipped topping. 8. Chill thoroughly before serving. Source: spicysouthernkitchen.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 MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES A new year is making the rounds, and we hope it brings you endless blessings! Thanks for all you've done to help make our year a happy and prosperous one. Your support and friendship are greatly appreciated! Happy New Year From Our Whole Team! MIDWEST REALTY 1704 E. National Hwy., Washington 812-254-3918 midwestrealty47501@gmail.com 1011 N. Hwy. 257, Otwell • 812-354-2197 www.dutchtown-homes.com Many thanks to all our customers for a wonderful 2017! From Shawn, Megan & Deb Happy New Year See SWEETS on page 8 CAMPBELLTOWN Home for Sale 291 S. CR 175 E., Winslow, IN 2,700 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Pole barn, horse barn, all on 3.3 acres. See more info on Zillow.com or call 812-354-4289