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C-4 Wednesday, Januar y 17, 2018 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 Youth First Today by Laura Arrick, Youth First, Inc. Better sleep habits with an anxious child 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 three month Press-Dispatch subscrip- tion. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Prüvit. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Zane DeCoursey ........................ Petersburg .......1/19 Mary Pickett ............................. Petersburg .......1/20 Brett Nelson .............................. Petersburg .......1/21 Pallie Coleman ............................. Velpen ..........1/22 Keith McDaniel .......................... Francisco ........1/23 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR Call Charles Lemond – 812-354-2831 Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet Hi stars, and welcome to this big stage all lit up in bright colorful lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniver- sary in the week of January 18 -24, so come on up onto this big stage and take a bow. A belated birthday to Steve Mills on January 14. He turned 60 years. A belat- ed birthday to Chris "Clem- my" Clement on January 14. January 18 – Freida Vird- en turns 31 years. January 19 – Kylon Bot- toms turns 11 years, Dee Warner turns 78 years. January 20 – Keleb Hart- ley, Cassidy Michelle Per- ry, Amber Ball, Jason Hal- factor, Theresa Hall turns 12 years. January 21 – Magan Braunecker turns 33 years. January 23 – Anna DiPi- etrantonio turns 29 years, Robyn Goins turns 37 years. January 24 – Laura Sweet Hensley turns 37 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 dai- ly thought of them to help have a happier day. Many of our stars are in the nursing home, hospital, or at home for many reasons, and with the weather getting cold- er many of our stars have some kind of symptom to deal with, then we all may have the everyday aches and pains. UPCOMING EVENTS January 18 – Winslow Li- ons Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Snyder Community Center. January 18 – Pike Coun- ty Moms Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Otwell United Methodist Church. January 20 – Winslow Girl Scouts Swim Party from 4- 6 p.m. January 29 – Winslow Girl Scouts will meet at 6pm at the House of Mercy Church Base- ment. January 30 – Blood Drive at the Snyder Community Center from 2-6 p.m. Winslow Learning Center on Computers are on each Monday at the Snyder Com- munity Center from Noon to 6 p.m. Winslow Seniors meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Snyder Community Center. Petersburg Seniors meet on M-T-W-F in the Court- house Basement. Postcards this week at Sweets Column Winslow, Ind 47598 were none but the ol' mailbox is still being checked for that one from YOU to all us stars. Winslow has been hit hard, just like most of the United States, with rain, ice, sleet, snow and the cold freezing temps. Winslow has had rain to start off our weekend with a temp of 63 degrees and the ground was already a muddy mess, so the extra rain made it even worse. Like I said, it was in the 60s but like the winter, that changes also, caused the temp to drop into the 30s and then into the teens with the ice, sleet, and the snow. As of Sunday, Jan. 14, we are having temps start- ing in the 30s but dropping into the single digits. The Winslow roads here in town are covered, and in some spots they are slippery. One of our neighbors found that out when trying to get around the corner. Through the day you could hear sev- eral vehicles trying to get going, some made it but some just stayed home. The main roads are a mixture of cleared to very careful driv- ing and with the temps low it may be here for a while. So if your area is like ours, please either stay home or drive real careful to your destination. The snow cov- ered ground is love- ly as I look out the window of the Cab- in. The stream that flows through the yard is like a winter scene on a card with trees and a stream of water and the snow on the banks that dart into the waters edge. Then the field is also love- ly with the blades of win- ter wheat popping through the snow that covers it. As it started to snow, the flakes were small to start off with but then in a few hours, they were bigger flakes and then the wind made the snow blow sideways, what a sight to see. Love to see them fall but as they will one day melt and the sloppy mess will come again. Kyana made several swipes with the shovel to dig us out, and when she wasn't cleaning the car off, she made snow angels. Norm also used a shovel to dig us a path and what a path he shoveled. Thursday we needed to go to the bank since Winslow has none, so we drove into Petersburg. When we got to the stoplight at Petersburg Hardware, it wasn't work- ing. When we got to the bank there was a sign on the door that said "No Elec- tric"and when we were leav- ing town, we saw that every business had a sign on the door and no stoplights ei- ther. We went on to Oak- land City where we did our banking and grocery shop- ping, and later in the after- noon we heard that the elec- tric was up and going again. The Pike County Schools were closed last Monday because of slippery roads, Tuesday they were on a 2 hour delay because of dense fog, then on Friday they were closed because of the winter mix and Monday of this week the schools were closed for that same reason. And this is only the begin- ning. The Girl Scout Cookie sales are over, so I hope you made your order for those sweet treats from your local Girl Scout. On February 14, those cookies will be deliv- ered, and like me I hope you ordered enough. I know that the winter season has just begun, but our hope is that you all stay healthy and safe if you have to be out in these cold freez- ing temps. Spring is only a few months away, so enjoy the winter months and be happy we got some snow this year. I know I rambled about the weather but as the lights begin to dim on this week, please keep an eye on family and friends, slow down and see the wonder in your own backyard and always smile, wave, and say Hi to every- one you see this week. BAKED CHICKEN CHALUPAS By Monica Sinclair If you are like me, then you love Mexican food. However, a lot of it can be high in fat. It's week three of the new year and if you are still holding onto your resolution to eat healthier, then Mexican food has probably been off limits. However, this week, I found a healthy alternative to one of my favorites, chalupas. It's very easy to make and at only 6g of fat per serving, you will be able to stick to your resolution. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 6 corn tortillas (6 inches) • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup finely shred- ded cabbage DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place tortillas on an un- greased baking sheet. Brush each tortilla with oil; sprinkle with cheese. 2. Place chicken, tomatoes and seasonings in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 6 - 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporat- ed. Spoon over tortillas. Bake 15 -18 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Top with cabbage. Source: tasteof home.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 Child: "I can't shut my brain off." Parent: "But you have to get to sleep. Quit stalling. You have school tomorrow, so shut your eyes." In households with an anxious child, this can be a common bedtime conver- sation. There are many forms of anxiety, but one shared characteristic is over- whelming thoughts. These thoughts often start out as rational worries and fears but over time can become irra- tional and all-consuming. An anxious brain has difficulty letting go and mov- ing on from these thoughts, and night- time can be one of the most challeng- ing times. To promote optimal health, the American Academy of Sleep Medi- cine recommends that children ag- es 6 - 12 get 9 - 12 hours of sleep and teenagers ages 13 - 18 get 8 - 10 hours of sleep each night. Following these guidelines on a regular basis leads to improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and improved mental and phys- ical health. The typical reasons children are not getting enough sleep include phone or computer usage, video games, home- work, jobs, extra-curricular activities, etc. These things can usually be man- aged with some parental guidelines. Anxiety is less obvious and harder for a parent to help with, often leaving both the parent and the child at a loss. Here are some strategies to think about to help your child manage their anxiety and still get the right amount of sleep each night: • Establish a "before bed" routine. Give your child at least 30 minutes before bedtime to wind down. This means turning off all electronics and phones and spending some time get- ting ready for sleep. It could include reading a book in a quiet room, tak- ing a bath or shower, listening to mu- sic in a dim space, or journaling. Work with your child on what this might look like for them. This is a proactive way to set them up for success before they hit the pillow. • Have white noise in the room. There are plenty of options that are quiet, but effective, at drowning out the thoughts in your brain, including a fan, music, sound machine, or an app on your phone. • As a general rule, try and help children avoid caffeine and snacks be- fore bed. Often the snacks chosen are high in sugar, which does not help the body and mind wind down. Snacks that promote sleep may include bananas, oatmeal, yogurt, cheese with whole grain crackers or bread, or a glass of milk. These all have natural compo- nents that promote sleepiness. • Have your child keep a journal. Encourage them to spend time reflect- ing on their day and writing down all the worries and fears they have bottled up. Getting it out of their head and on paper can relieve some of the tension they are carrying to bed. • Don't be afraid to allow them to get up and do something different for a short period of time. If you find they are still struggling after tossing and turning for 30 minutes, let them get up and do something relaxing and calm- ing. They may be swirling those over- whelming thoughts in their head and can't break the cycle just lying there. Anxious children can get a good night's sleep; you just have to find what works for your child. Hopefully some of the suggestions above will help them leave their worries behind before their head hits the pillow. This column is contributed by Laura Arrick, LCSW, school social worker for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit ded- icated to strengthening youth and fam- ilies. Youth First provides 39 Master's level social workers to 57 schools in 7 southwestern Indiana counties. 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