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Page 4 • The News-Banner • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Remain vigilant to keep children safe from harm The tragedy of just one innocent child dying from neglect or abuse should horrify us all. In 2010, there were 25 Indiana youths who died from injuries they suffered at the hands of parents or guardians who clearly lack the skills necessary to handle a crying infant, a seemingly defiant child or a baby who won’t go back to sleep. The number of fatalities is down from the 38 reported last year and 54 in 2005, according to a report released by the Indiana Department of Child Services. The department’s annual review is a valuable document that tracks the fatalities and notes whether the Department of Child Services had previous contact with the victims or their guardians. Four of the fatalities in fiscal year 2010 had previous DCS contact, though in two, the contact was with siblings of the children who died. The document also gives caseworkers and the public insight into the mindset of those responsible for the deaths. Over and over again, the document mentions the words “mother’s boyfriend.” Of 19 fatalities due to physical abuse, 11 were inflicted by the mother’s boyfriend. In 15 cases, the caregivers were living together; in three, the child lived with a single parent and in one case, the parents were married. The report also notes that a majority of the attackers had less than a high school education and few were over the age of 35. Clearly, more young adults who decide to have children need to be prepared for the realities of parenthood. Relatives, churches, neighbors and schools can all help in this effort. To the other end, those same groups and individuals should call authorities when they suspect abuse or physical abuse. The Department of Child Services and Prevent Child Abuse Indiana offer a 24-hour hotline at (800) 800-5556. Don’t hesitate to call local police, too. Relatives, it should be noted, play an important role in helping achieve stability for children who are in unsafe living conditions. Over the past five years, the number of children temporarily placed with relatives has increased 160 percent. In January 2012, 3,453 children in need of services were placed with relatives. That’s a more comforting statistic than one suspects — knowing that a child’s life won’t be completely uprooted as his or her parents receive guidance or treatment. While cases of abuse and neglect of children will sadly continue to fall through the cracks, this study gives critical statistics to develop ways to tighten the gaps that currently exist and to provide measures in preventing these unnecessary fatalities. THE HERALD BULLETIN, ANDERSON Telephone Number 260-824-0224 THE NEWS-BANNER (USPS 059-200) Evening News est. 1892 • Evening Banner est. 1899 • Consolidated 1929 George B. Witwer, Chairman of the Board Mark F. Miller, President, Publisher and Editor Dianne Witwer, Secretary/Treasurer Hoosier Opinions Excerpts from recent Indiana editorials Letters to the Editor A Leap Year birthday Wow, another four years has passed and it’s once again leap year. A belated Happy Birthday to Rod Heath (9th birthday) and Kelly Sommers (6th birthday), and I celebrated my 17th birthday. Being born on February 29 and only having a real birthday every four years to many would seem like being cheated out of three birthdays, but let’s review the positive side of leap year. On February 28, 2004 a very nice article appeared in the News-Banner picturing Kelly Sommers, Mayor Ted Ellis, Rod Heath, and myself. Mayor Ellis was honoring the three of us for our unusual birthdays. How many people do we know, beyond presidents, who are publicly honored for their birthdays? Not many, so this was a very nice recognition by Mayor Ellis and the City of Bluffton. That same year State Senator David Ford sent a certificate of congratulations out to me, and I am sure Kelly and Rod as well, to acknowledge our special day. On February 27, 2008, I wrote an article to the News-Banner sighting the “wow” factor with mind boggling statistical information about the “why” factor of leap year and leap day. Now a new update is in order to celebrate the leap year of 2012. We who were and those still to be born, had and have a one in 1,461 chance of being born on February 29. For those who like to celebrate their birthday on a Friday so they can get together with friends, it happens fairly regularly for those celebrating annual birthdays, but February 29 only falls on a Friday every 28 years. It was on Friday in 2008 and the next time will be in 2036 so take the 29th and celebrate it all day. For all who were and will be born on February 29th, do not be saddened by having only one birthday every four years, do as I do, start celebrating on the 29th of February and celebrate it each day until four years have passed and you are eligible for another real birthday. Life is a gift from God, don’t waste it, care for it well and celebrate each day, for it is a precious blessing. My birthday this February 29th was as follows: many cards and e-mails, a family gathering for cake and ice cream, singing, hugs and well wishes. Then there was a trip to Fort Wayne to a large furniture store where there was a leap day celebration from 2 to 9 pm. For going to the store and showing my birth certificate and drivers license I received a $400 gift card with which I quickly picked out a new recliner for $399 plus tax. After dinner at one of my favorite restaurants it was back home to receive more phone calls from grandchildren off afar. Wow, what a day! I can’t wait ‘til the recliner is delivered as I need to kick back in it and take a nap from all the excitement of the 29th of February 2012. Sincerely yours, (for another four years) JERRY DILLON Bluffton Periodicals Postage Paid at Bluffton, IN. Published every afternoon except Sundays and Holidays at 125 N. Johnson Street, Bluffton, IN. 46714, Post Office Box 436. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copy Price, 50¢ YOU CAN SAVE UP TO 23% OFF SINGLE COPY PRICES WITH HOME DELIVERY: By Foot Carrier Delivery: One Year $122.50 Six Months $66.00 Three Months $33.75 By Motor Route Delivery: One Year $133.00 Six Months $71.60 Three Months $37.85 Fax Number 260-824-0700 By Mail (In State): One Year $186.00 Six Months $99.50 Three Months $52.50 By Mail: (Out of State): One Year $218.00 Six Months $116.00 Three Months $62.50 Mail subscriptions are not accepted where carrier service is maintained and must be paid in advance. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The News-Banner, P.O. Box 436, Bluffton, IN 46714 ATTENTION NEWS-BANNER SUBSCRIBERS HOME DELIVERY You should receive your News-Banner by 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. Saturdays. Your paper should always be dry and in good shape. Please call us before 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays if you have any delivery problems or questions. AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE Have your subscription paid by automatic transfer from your checking account or automatic charge to your credit card. Ask about our Eazy-Pay Plan - you’ll enjoy the lowest subscription rates available. Call 260-824-0224 to sign up. Opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily represent the views of this newspaper. Who’s the true conservative? The theme for this year’s primary season was set back in May 2011. Recall that the Republicandominated House of Representatives had just done something that cynics said would not and could not be done. They voted for a budget -- the Ryan budget - - that actually began to tackle the problem of limitless entitlement spending. The cliche about entitlements (the “third rail”) had been largely true. Neither Republicans nor Democrats had shown the courage to tell middle-class voters that Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security would have to change. But on April 15, all but four Republicans (and zero Democrats) voted for a budget that would block grant Medicaid to the states and gradually transform Medicare from the whale-shark entitlement that threatens to swallow all other federal spending into a premium support program. Naturally, the Republicans got no credit for this principled vote from the usual suspects (the press, the liberal commentators, the professors). But you’d think fellow Republicans and conservatives would offer at least a clap on the back. Nope. Just a few weeks later, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, appearing on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press,” labeled the Ryan budget “too radical” and “rightwing social engineering,” which Gingrich explained that he opposed as much as “left-wing social engineering.” As Rep. Paul Ryan said at the time, “With allies like that, who needs the left?” It set the tone for what was to come. While claiming to save the Republican Party from the supposedly “moderate” Romney, one after another of the Republican presidential candidates has seized the slogans of the left -- even of the Occupy movement -- to make his case. Judging by campaign rhetoric, there is really only one conservative left in the race, and that’s Romney. A few weeks after “Meet the Press,” Gingrich reversed himself on the Ryan budget. A spokesman said, “There is little daylight between Ryan and Gingrich on Medicare.” But Gingrich was soon sounding like Michael Moore regarding Romney’s career at Bain Capital. “Is capitalism really about the ability of a handful of rich people to manipulate the lives of thousands of other people and walk off with the money or is that somehow a little bit of a flawed system?” asked the self-styled “Reagan conservative.” Romney’s wealth, Gingrich said, came from a model of “leverage the game, borrow the money, leave the OPINION Angelkeep vegetation assessment month The damage done to vegetation at Angelkeep during cold, blustery, days in wintertime gets a review typically in the month of March. Finally the weather is warm enough, but not as warm as desired, to do a bit of walk about through the yard and path around Angelpond. God provides a calculated method of controlling the vegetation on earth, causing a season for everything, like the Bible says. A March day will soon initiate the spring season, the one devoted to new beginnings, new growth, new life, and a renewal of Angelkeep outdoor life by humans, animals, and plants. Can’t wait! So a review of the previous season is the order of the day. Spring, also known for birth, follows death, or winter. Death is largely considered to be a less than desirable part of life, but not always is that true. If some of the weeds of Angelkeep were not killed off during a Hoosier winter, the continual growth would soon have Angelkeep’s beauty and delight looking more like an impenetrable jungle forest capable of devouring even humans who try to inhabit a wee segment. Little more than a decade ago, the center of Angelpond was such an impenetrable jungle of grape vine that literally stopped a bulldozer from pushing through its entanglement. Without a winter to kill weeds, Angelkeep might now possess Queen Anne’s lace plants, as tall as Florida palm trees, as thickly barked as California redwoods, and as plentiful as this year’s Angelkeep dandelions already discussing their lawn carpeting intent among each other. Come to think of it, hundred-foottall wild carrots would make interesting firewood for the spring’s patio campfires, soon to come. Instead of smoke smelling of pine tar or burning maple sap, it might smell like cooked carrots or stew. Winter ice plus wind serves as Angelkeep’s tree trimmer of choice. Apple trees, crabapple trees (God Angelkeep Journals Alan Daugherty debt behind and walk off with all the profits. ... I think it’s exploitive. I think it’s not defensible.” Rick Santorum, to his credit, resisted the Occupy Wall Street-style Bain bashing. But on the day of the Michigan primary, he sponsored robo-calls that urged Democrats to cross over and vote for him, saying, “Romney supported the bailouts for his Wall Street billionaire buddies but opposed the auto bailouts. That was a slap in the Mona face to every Michigan worker.” Really? Was opposing the bailout of Charen GM and Chrysler a “slap in the face” to the Michiganders who work for Ford, a company that declined to seek a bailout? And, by the way, every Michigan worker paid for that bailout. Is Rick Santorum now adopting the left’s posture -- and of President Obama -- that being pro-worker means favoring government bailouts of companies that make poor business decisions? And doesn’t Santorum feel even a twinge of embarrassment at making these arguments when 1) he claims to be a free marketeer, and 2) he himself opposed the auto bailouts? To hear Gingrich and Santorum tell it, Romney is a plutocrat and a dreaded “Massachusetts moderate.” But the former Pennsylvania senator voted against right to work legislation and voted in favor of a vast new entitlement, the prescription drug benefit, as well as No Child Left behind. Newt Gingrich’s apostasies gush forth like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Mitt Romney backed an individual mandate in Massachusetts. OK. That’s a demerit. But the individual mandate (which is perfectly constitutional when a state, as opposed to the federal government, imposes it) is only a fraction of what’s wrong with Obamacare. That 2,000-plus page monstrosity deforms onesixth of our economy, imposes countless new regulations and mandates, and intensifies everything that is wrong with our current health care mess. Romney, like the others, is committed to repealing it. So he’s for a free market reform of health care, cutting spending, tackling the soaring debt, reducing taxes, simplifying the code, eliminating regulations, drilling for domestic energy, appointing conservative judges, and keeping our military the strongest on Earth. And Romney has not attacked his competitors from the left but from the right because that’s where they, far more than he, are vulnerable. © 2012 CREATORS.COM planted them, He prunes them), corkscrew willow, dead ash, and other varieties get annual pruning without human assistance. Fallen branches and twigs get collected in the March days before the lawn’s grass asks for “a little off the top.” Those twigs become patio pan kindling, dry and efficient. It’s much easier finding good aspects to winter in the month of March. Knowledge that the worst weather is past makes the natural reasons for death and dormancy acceptable. Angelkeep has a persistent newgrown attempt toward forestation via volunteer evergreens, crabapple, ash, and oak trees. During late spring, after peas are setting bloom and onion sets display pungent green tops, many of the young ash get clipped off to the ground. It doesn’t kill them, and they will re-sprout, providing next winter’s ash saplings as food for deer. In winter, when farmers’ fields are bare, and leaves impossible to find, deer turn to eating the tenderest of wood. New apple tree branches are deerdelectable. So much so they sometimes are seen standing on hind legs reaching upward into the tree after all lower limbs have been stripped of the newest twigs. Next on the tree/shrub most-enjoyed deer menu is arborvitae and small soft-needle evergreens. The ash saplings are often devoured almost totally. Only the lowest foot of a small trunk remains in March, often indicating the depth of a snowdrift during a severe winter storm. Deer were also watched and photographed close enough to the house that, as wife Gwen states, “They are close enough to count their eyelashes.” Many women would give much for eyelashes the length of a doe’s. Deer prune the leaves and newest branch growth off of Abraham Darby. Old Abe is a three-year-old rose climber now six feet tall standing at the southwest corner of the patio. That’s was eaten in the bottom half down to the main stems. Apparently that portion was too thorny for doe munching comfort. The March damage assessment discovered a ball arborvitae in the flowerbed behind the garage so devoured on the east side, away from the house view, that it looked as though the bush/tree was leaning at a fourty-five degree angle to the west. Other arborvitae tall-slender varieties were also winter treats and the remaining shape looks like early stages of intentional topiary artistry. Ivy vines, fall clematis, and honeysuckle (located on the southeast patio corner) all were chew-pruned by the deer. Angelkeep considers deer viewing as delightful as flower viewing. After all, the deer are enticed to Angelkeep by piles of corn kernels daily replenished. That feeding act protects the deer from being Angelkeep hunted, but also puts Angelkeep vegetation at risk. As the deer damage is evaluated, including a 2 inch diameter corkscrew willow tree trunk debarked by antler rubbing, another March occurrence is noticed. On the far side of Angelpond’s bank the first signs of abundant daffodils are rising. These are Angelkeep’s second flowers of spring, closely behind crocus. They’re in an early stage of growth, but soon will burst forth with yellow color as welcomed as the golden warm spring sun’s rays. They will thrive their full season of life. Deer do not eat daffodils. But deer will return for the daylilies currently leafed about the same March daffodil height. Mr. Daugherty is a Wells County resident who, along with his wife Gwen, enjoy their back yard and have named it “Angelkeep.”
LIFESTYLES THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 • The News-Banner • Page 5 Here are tips on how to fix fried beef brains It is 7 am and our six youngest children just left for school. I thought I would get this column written right away this morning. I am battling a bad head cold which kept me awake a lot during the night. It makes for a very tired mind and it doesn't help matters any when I think of the extra busy week ahead. Friday evening we butchered a 1280 pound beef. We are glad temperatures stayed cold with the thermometer now showing 20 degrees. With the mild temperatures during the winter it can be tricky to butcher meat. The girls and I plan to start putting up the beef tomorrow. Joe and the children will help when they get home. I enjoy the job of cutting up beef even though it is a big job. We washed laundry this morning because daughter Elizabeth will go to work this afternoon. While Elizabeth is working Susan and I plan to get the tables ready for the beef. We want to get everything ready today so we can tackle the big job tomorrow. Hopefully by then I will be feeling better as well. I will do some canning but not as much as I used to. It is so much easier to freeze everything. I like canned beef chunks for soups and canned Miller couple to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Gloria Gerber) Miller of 3414 S. Hoosier Hwy., Bluffton, Indiana 46714 will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an anniversary party Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Rosewood on Main in Bluffton. Bill and Gloria were married March 10, 1972 at Church of Christ in Bluffton by Pastor Lilburn Burroughs. They have four children, Bill Miller, Jr., Shawn Miller and Michelle Miller, all of Bluffton and Jeremy Miller of Ossian. hamburger for casseroles. The sun is shining brightly already but next week it will be an hour later with the time change. I always like to see the sun come out but even more now that we have the solar-panels to run our freezer. We want to see how much room we have in the freezer after the beef is done. If we have enough room we might butcher a hog or two yet if the weather stays cold enough. I still have a few bags of sausage left in the freezer from last year. I mostly use the sausage in chili soup and in making gravy. Also I use sausage in casseroles or pizzas sometime. A person can't be thankful enough when there is plenty of meat in the house for another year. And before we know it gardening time will be here again. The garden also helps fill the jars with food. God has been good to us but let us not forget to take time to thank Him for our blessings. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families hit by the tornadoes last week. We wish them God's blessings in their recovery and rebuilding. Although we were not in the area of the tornadoes one of the big red oak trees in our yard uprooted during a windstorm. We are very What’s Up! Friends of Animal Shelter meeting March 12 The Friends of the Animal Shelter will meet Monday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Bluffton City Hall conference room. Agenda topics include: Upcoming events, garage sale, Spay/Neuter Clinics and summer parades. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information call 273-1742. Green and Growing program March 14 at Salamonie Children ages two to five can attend the Green and Growing program for preschoolers at Salamonie Interpretive Center Wednesday, March 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their parent or caregiver can enjoy time in the garden and learning about growing plants. The program will be both indoors and out, starting at the Interpretive Center. Cost is $2 per child. Register by calling 260-468-2127 or visit the center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis. Fish or Tenderloin Dinner March 16 Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Fish or Tenderloin Dinner Friday, March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages six through 12 and free for children under age six are free. For more information call 2600-447-1526 or visit: www.hoaglandin.com. Chili Supper March 17 at Poneto Members of the Poneto Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Chili Supper Saturday, March 17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Poneto Fire House. The menu will include: chili, chicken noodle, sloppies, hot dogs, homemade desserts and drinks. A free will donation will be accepted at the event. Paws to Read program offered in March at Markle Library The Huntington Public Library Markle Branch will offer Paws-to-Read Program on the following dates: Saturday, March 17, 14 and 28 from 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at 197 East Morse Street, Markle. In the program, children ages six through 12 participate in one-on-one sessions in which they practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. For more information call the Huntington Library daily at 260-356-0824 or the Markle Branch at 260-758-3332 from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Space is limited and registration is required. There is no charge for this program. Coin and Currency Show March 18 The Fort Wayne Old Fort Coin Club will sponsor a Coin and Currency Show Sunday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen County Fairgrounds. There will be over 50 tables of Numismatic material, free parking, free admission and food available. Directions: Take I-69 to Exit 111B North on Lima to Carroll Road. Follow the signs to the show. thankful the children were not home at the time because they could have been playing in the front yard. That night it was a nice sunny evening with temperatures in the upper 60s. Yesterday we had a nice surprise visit from Joe's Uncle Solomon in Ohio. Joe's cousin's son Ben was also along. The girls and I were making breakfast so we had them eat breakfast with us. On the menu was eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, Swiss and Colby cheese, fried brains I fixed from beef we butchered. Uncle Solomon helped Joe eat them. I dip them in egg and roll them in flour and then fry them. They come out looking just like a chicken breast, you could fool someone it looks so much like chicken. I never tasted them and I don't think I want to, but Joe likes them. I told Joe I am glad that is over with for another year. Three boys tasted the brains and said they were good but none of them asked for seconds. The highlight of butchering beef for our family is having rare beef again. It is steak sliced real thin and deep-fried a few seconds on each side. Grandpa Graber added a lot of pepper to it and Mom also peppered hers Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller The Amish Cook They also have two grandchildren, Corrie and Andrew Glisson. Bill is employed at Bluffton Motor Works. Gloria was employed at MapleWood Home. They enjoy bowling, camping and spending time with their grandchildren. Indianapolis Opera goes to the movies Lights! Camera! Opera? This March, Indianapolis Opera takes patrons to the cinema with a brand new production, Opera Goes to the Movies. On the footsteps of their acclaimed and intimate one-act productions, Indianapolis Opera continues to push the traditional opera envelope. Opera Goes to the Movies pairs live opera singers with some of the film industry’s most iconic scenes, which feature opera as the musical backdrop or setting. “Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters feature some of the greatest operatic hits of the ages,” says Nicole Brandt, director of marketing. “We’ve commissioned a true multi-media experience that pairs these timeless movie moments with the magic of live operatic performance.” Hosted at Clowes Hall on the Campus of Butler University, the evening will be emceed by Phil Van Hest and feature scenes from movies such as: Apocalypse Now Blues Brothers Mrs. Doubtfire Citizen Kane Fatal Attraction Shawshank Redemption Fifth Element The Godfather Songs will be performed in their original language with English super-titles. Members of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra will accompany the performance. Clowes Memorial Hall is located at 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Tickets costs: $100 and $90 for premium seats, and $60 and $25 for regular seats. For more information, visit www.indyopera.org by Lovina Eicher a lot. Joe and I like ours very peppery but the children just a little. So I fry one stack with a lot of pepper and another stack with less for the children. Last week Jacob, Emma, Joe, and I attended the viewing of a second cousin in a nearby community. He was a bishop in that community and 69 years old. Our sympathy goes to the family. With it being beef butchering time I thought I'd share this recipe which makes for a good casserole. BEEF CHUNK CASSEROLE 1 pound canned beef chunks 3 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 6 slices of bread, cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 quart corn 1 cup grated cheese Place cooked meat in a baking dish. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and add broken up bread, corn, and onions. Pour on top of the meat. Melt butter and pour over top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle cheese over all and bake until cheese melts. Club Calendar Thursday, March 8 Bee Happy Quilt Club- -Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Show and Tell. Public welcome. 824- 1463. River Terrace Estates-- Amy Chaplin's piano students to perform; 6:30 p.m. IL. Friday, March 9 River Terrace Estates-- Family Ties; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One- -V.F.W. Post 857, 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. Lunch will follow meeting. Friends and spouses are welcome. 260-485-7627. River Terrace Estates-- Carol Impols. Carol Kreps playing piano and singing; 3 p.m. in Healthcare. Sunday, March 11 River Terrace Estates-- Tressie and Vida Stair; 2:30 p.m. in AL Dining. Monday, March 12 ADHD/ADD Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Topic: Prosecuting Child Abuse Cases, What you need to know. Speaker: Laurie Gray, JD. 260-492-2181. Tuesday, March 13 Homemaker's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m. Bible Study Club--First United Methodist Church; 12:45-2 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Wells County Master Gardeners--4-H Park; 7 p,m. Penny Hinsky, Master Gardener member from Adams County, will present the program entitled “Wading Into Water Gardening.” There is no charge to attend the program and the public is invited. Every Tuesday Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton. School Lunches Southern Wells Jr./Sr. High School Monday, March 12 Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, mandarin oranges, pudding, milk choice. Tuesday, March 13 Sloppy joe, seasoned green beans, apple crisp, ice cream cup, milk choice. Wednesday, March 14 Corn dog, baked beans, fresh orange, animal crackers, milk choice. Thursday, March 15 French toast sticks, smokies, hash browns, fresh grapes, milk choice. Friday, March 16 Taco salad, corn on the cob, rosy pears, cookie, milk choice. Menu subject to change Boundaries (Part two of two parts) Do you sometimes have a feeling that your life is out of control? Do you sometimes feel isolated, or helpless, or confused? If so, isn’t it about time that you take control of your own life? Here’s how: Insights by Joan Phelps 1.) Stop trying so hard to be a people-pleaser. 2.) Stop trying to take responsibility for others. 3.) Take ownership of your own life. 4.) Stop trying to do everything. 5.) Set appropriate boundaries. Boundaries can help to define us; like a good fence defines property lines. Boundaries can help to remind us what our responsibility is; and is not. Knowing what responsibilities one owns can be quite freeing. It can define where things begin and where they end. What are you responsible for? What are you not responsible for? Know the difference. Who is one responsible to: A boss, a spouse, a family, a business, oneself? Yes. And sometimes when others have problems that are too big for them to bear alone, we are responsible for them too. On the other hand, if our responsibilities start to become too stressful or heavy, it might be wise to “cut back” before getting “crushed.” Setting healthy boundaries can be tricky. It is very important to keep nurturing things and nurturing people inside the boundary; and keep unhealthy or destructive things and people outside the boundary. In short, as one author puts it, “keep the good in and the bad out.” Other ways to set boundaries include: 1.) Monitor or edit the words you say. 2.) Be truthful; and avoid gossip. 3.) Physically remove yourself if necessary. 4.) Separate from those who continue to hurt you. 5.) Create a safe place for yourself. 6.) Take some time off. 7.) Give yourself some space. 8.) Say “no” to abuse. We each have to take responsibility for what lies within our own boundaries. We each are responsible for our own feelings; our own attitudes and beliefs; our own behaviors, choices, and values. We each are responsible for our own thoughts and desires. Setting boundaries is not always easy. Not setting boundaries is disastrous. Health News March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month Five Steps to Colon Health Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, the lower part of the digestive system. It is the third most common cancer in the United States, and – caught early – it’s also one of the most curable. Most cases begin silently as a polyp that causes no or few symptoms. Five simple steps can help protect your health and reduce your likelihood for developing colon cancer. 1. Get tested All adults should begin routine colon cancer screenings at age 50. In 2008, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued new screening guidelines to stress prevention as the primary goal and steer providers and patients toward those tests with the highest potential to prevent cancer. By: George Babcock, M.D. General Surgeon ACS recommends procedures that actually examine the interior of the colon because they can not only detect cancer, but also prevent it by identifying polyps or growths that can potentially become cancerous. These procedures include a flexible sigmoidoscopy (every five years); a colonoscopy (every 10 years); a double contrast barium enema (every five years); or a CT colonography or virtual colonoscopy (every five years). Polyps found during flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy can be removed immediately, simply and painlessly. Other testing options that look for evidence of cancer include three types of stool tests – an annual fecal occult blood test, the annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT), and a periodic stool DNA test. 2. Know your risk factors Know the risk factors associated with colon problems: • age • high-fat diet • family or personal history of colorectal cancer • personal history of polyps or growths inside the colon and rectum • other medical conditions that elevate your risk, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis • diabetes – people with diabetes have a 40 percent increased risk of colon cancer • ethnic background – African Americans have the highest number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States. 3. Know the symptoms Be vigilant about scheduled screenings, and if you experience symptoms of colon cancer, see your doctor sooner. Symptoms may include persistent abdominal discomfort, a change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or a change in stool consistency), abdominal pain accompanying a bowel movement, dark stools, weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or blood in the stool. Symptoms vary, and certain foods or medications or other health problems can also mimic these symptoms. It’s best to err on the safe side and check with your doctor when you notice changes. It is important to remember that in some patients, colon cancer can be present with no symptoms, stressing the importance of routine screening. 4. Practice prevention A balanced diet, regular exercise, and smart lifestyle choices may reduce your risk level. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provides nutrients and antioxidants that fight disease. Low-fat dairy products and limited consumption of red meat keep saturated fat intake low. Getting vitamins and minerals through a daily supplement helps, but food-based vitamins are more effective and more easily absorbed by the body. Regular exercise – at least 30 minutes most days of the week – helps build your body’s defenses. Finally, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption help, too. 5. Know your options During your annual check-up visit, talk with your doctor about the best way to manage your risk. Together, you and your doctor can determine a colon cancer screening plan that works best for you.
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