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04Now & Then WELLNESS

Now & Then LIFESTYLE

14 The OscarsThe Envelope Please

10 My Daily LifeHarry Featherstone

16 Recipes

CONTENTS

Joke CornerQuarantine21Calendar of EventsSurrounding Areas Give You Something to Do12Crossword07

Local Look BackNews From the Past02

Now & Then OPINION

Now & Then INSIDE

SocializationThrough Exercise

Tips for GrandparentsHelping to Raise Children20

Health ColumnThe Best Foods For Heart Health08

04Did You KnowHow to Bake Healthier Treats22

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In the above photo a crowd of women waits for the doors to open in front of Freedlanders Department Store in downtown Wooster for one of the store’s annual “Dollar Days” sales during the early 1960s.

1924: Main Street in Loudonville was the site of a “spectacular pistol duel” the night of Feb. 16, the Wooster Daily Record reported.

At 10 p.m., 35 year old Cleve Bowen, owner of an electrical appliance store, confronted shoe dealer G.C. Johnson, also 35, and opened fire, shooting Johnson several times in the legs.

Marshal Heffelfinger, who was just around the corner when the shooting began, hurried to the scene. Mistaking Bowen for a bandit, he opened fire on Bowen, who fired back.

As Bowen and Heffelfinger reloaded their weapons, Heffelfinger recognized Bowen and ran to see if he was injured. Finding Bowen unscathed, he took Bowen’s gun and placed him under arrest.

Johnson was taken to Mansfield Hospital, while Bowen was taken to jail and charged with shooting with intent to wound.

Earlier in the evening, the newspaper reported;

Bowen accused Johnson of “attempting to alienate the affections of Bowen’s wife.”

1949: Two day old Carol Watson of Wooster was reported in good condition in a hospital in Boston, where she was taken for an emergency operation to correct an “upside-down” stomach.

Carol was born Feb. 17 at Beeson Hospital, where her father, Dr. William Watson, was a surgeon. Shortly after a specialist from Akron diagnosed her condition, a flight from Cleveland to Boston was arranged.

1974: Tokens that the city of Wooster made for its parking meters were working in many coin-operated machines, including washers, dryers and car washes.

According to director of administration Tom Uhl, the tokens were being made at the time the government ruled that tokens could not be the same size as federal coins. He said the city had to make a token that was the same weight, but a smaller size.

Recorded by KATE MINNICHNOW & THEN WRITER & DESIGNER

Local News

Photo courtesy of Mike Schenk

Then

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Below is a photo of the storefronts built in Freedlanders location. A line of cars have taken the place of the women and the deals may never be as sweet as dollar days. Two of the stores in Freedlanders previous location are Lemonberry Frozen Yogurt and Jimmy John’s sandwich shop.

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Charlotte Gable, 67 Pat Drager, 79 Cal Fravel, 91 Pat Martin, 65 +

From a doctor’s perspective, exercising as you age is important for a number of bodily health reasons, but for many surrounding

seniors exercise has become a key component of socialization. Some seniors in Wayne and Holmes counties choose to walk or run around a track while others join exercising classes. Whether an individual’s fitness level is limited or wide ranged, there is an exercise program to accommodate everyone.

Many seniors site socialization as one of the biggest reasons they are joining gyms and recreation centers. Charlotte Gable started walking at the Gault Recreation Center about four years ago as a means of socializing with people. After the loss of her husband, Charlotte lived alone and the opportunity to talk to people as well as the health benefits of walking has kept her going back.

“People come in to get out of the weather and to hangout with each other,” says Heather Dennis of the Gault Recreation Center. Walking is an amazing way to reconnect and get to know people while also following the doctor’s orders. Don Kiper started

walking at the Gault track about three years ago and has reconnected with people who he graduated high school with through the center.

There are some seniors who choose to join an exercise class in order to maintain a particular level of commitment through the support of their peers. While owning your own exercise equipment is convenient, retaining the motivation to exercise can be difficult. “When I see someone else exercising, I will do it too…the group keeps you accountable,” says Pat Martin, a member of Silver Sneakers through the Wooster YMCA. Knowing that missing a class would result in good-natured questions regarding whereabouts and health may just be motivation enough. Being held accountable for your actions, even though the consequences are minimal, goes a long way toward offering incentive to participate.

After spending time with the same group of people at least once a week, a bond begins to form. “You get used to faces, and you have to go see them,” said Pat Drager. Simply seeing someone on a weekly basis allows for an exchanging of greetings and to see

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Joseph Yeakel, 88 Audrey Henderson, 76Joan Brinkerhoff, 65 + Shelby Roberts, 65 +

how your exercise partners are fairing. Friendships like the one formed between Joan Brinkerhoff and Shelby Roberts start with the weekly greeting and grow into one of mutual encouragement. Having that person or that group of people constantly challenging what you perceive to be your limit can help you realize a new ability that exceeds your expectations.

Equipped with a Silver Sneakers program, the YMCA of Wooster encourages exercise for healthy aging. The goal of the program is to lose weight, increase energy, and improve the overall well being of an individual. Aerobic exercises with the aid of a chair for guaranteed balance and modified yoga work to stretch the participants beyond the point they believed they could are available through the Silver Sneaker program.

Sporting a multi lane track, the Gault Recreation Center has become a popular place for local seniors to complete their daily walk in a safe environment. The multiple lanes allow for designated running and walking lanes, allowing each visitor to exercise at their own pace.

Both the YMCA and Gault Recreation Center offer attentive staff and a multitude of equipment for various fitness levels. Treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes adorn both facilities.

Personal preference will determine whether you choose to exercise in a group class or at a gym. Perhaps your personality is more on the introverted side of the spectrum, if this is the case, you would be better suited for a group class. The class would allow for social interaction without the added anxiety of meeting someone on your own while at the gym. Group settings may seem intimidating at first, but the regular meeting times allow anyone to ease themselves into social interactions.

Establishing relationships through exercise creates a support system not only for physical health, but mentally. Just knowing there is a group of people who care enough to ask after your whereabouts makes anyone feel wanted. No matter the type of exercise chosen, the socialization aspect will positively impact the life of anyone involved.

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No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the mil l ions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart

disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart

and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States,

affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups. Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year.

Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease, including smoking, lack of exercise and stress. Diet and whether a person is overweight or obese also can have a direct link to heart health. Diet, particularly for those with diabetes and poorly controlled blood sugar levels, is a major concern.

A variety of foods are considered helpful for maintaining a strong and healthy heart and cardiovascular system, while others can contribute to conditions that may eventually lead to cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrest. Moderation enables a person to sample a little of everything, but not to make any one food a habit. The following are some foods to promote heart health and some foods you might want to avoid.

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• Tree nuts: Tree nuts contain unsaturated fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff) and improve HDL (the good stuff). Nuts also are a filling source of protein and other healthy nutrients.

• Whole grains: Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates for energy, as well as protein and fiber.

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Fiber can help scrub cholesterol from the blood, lowering bad cholesterol levels.

• Fatty fish: Many cold-water, fatty fish, such as halibut, herring and salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy. Omega-3s also can be found in walnuts, flaxseed and some soy products.

• Beans: Beans and other legumes are an excellent source of protein and can be a stand-in for meats that are high in saturated fat. Beans also contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and folate, which can reduce blood homocystein levels. The Bean Institute reports that consuming beans may reduce cholesterol levels by roughly six to 10 percent.

• Yogurt: Researchers in Japan found yogurt may protect against gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease may elevate a person’s risk for heart disease. Yogurt contains good bacteria that can counteract bad bacteria and boost immunity.

• Raisins: Raisins contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation. Inflammation is often linked to heart disease and other debilitating conditions. Fresh produce also is a good source of antioxidants.

POOR

• Fried foods: Many fried foods have little nutritional value, as they tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. French fries are particularly bad because they are carbohydrates fried and then doused in salt.

• Sausage: Processed meats have frequently earned a bad reputation among cardiologists, but sausage can be a big offender, due in large part to its high saturated fat content.

• Red meats: Enjoying a steak is probably not as bad as eating a deep-fried brownie, but it’s best to limit red meat consumption to about 10 percent or less of your diet. Red meats can have a considerable amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and calories.

• Added sugars: Sugar can increase blood pressure and triglyceride levels. Sugar often hides out in foods that you would not associate with the sweetener. Plus, many people unwittingly consume too much sugar simply through sugar-sweetened beverages and ready-to-eat cereals.

• Salty foods: Leave the salt shaker in the spice cabinet and opt for herbs for flavoring, advises the American Heart Association. High-sodium diets often are to blame for hypertension, a major risk

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Story & Photo by KATE MINNICHWRITER & DESIGNER

Harry Featherstone

Often times when people are met with a seemingly impenetrable wall they move toward the path of least resistance. Harry Featherstone is one of

the exceptional people who tear down the wall brick by brick. Though his life has been met with obstacles, Harry Featherstone fought for the individuals who often are lost in the larger conflict.

In the autumn of 1985, Harry was the CEO of the Will-Burt Company in Orrville and they were drowning under a lawsuit and the possibility of others. A scaffolding accident in Miami had cost one man his life and left another crippled, and the accident was being attributed to faulty construction of the structure. Will-Burt, who was the producer of one of the parts used to construct the scaffolding, was being sued as a participant to the injury caused. The company’s insurance settled the case out of court and paid $6.2 million. Will-Burt’s insurance coverage was dropped within the year.

With the threat of more lawsuits looming, the family who owned Will-Burt made the decision to sell or

liquidate the company. Harry had a front row seat to all the action and knew what was coming, but he had grown to like Orrville and had no desire to leave. Rather than dissolving the company, Harry Featherstone decided to set up the Will-Burt Company as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The idea was presented to Harry by his lawyer as a leveraged buyout with the intention of shaking the notice of future liability lawyers.

Many of the Will-Burt employees distrusted the buyout Harry fashioned, questioning the motives and the result should the company fail as an ESOP. Generally when a company is converted to an ESOP the employees are prepared for the change, but Harry had to move quickly in order to secure the company. The result was overall confusion about what being an ESOP meant for Will-Burt and its employees. Several of the employees had parents who lived through the Great Depression and they had enormous anxiety about owning stocks. Harry remembers some of these employees asking him to not give them any stocks. They simply didn’t want to risk their livelihood in the financal world.

Once the company was officially bought out, Harry set about educating the workforce. There were meetings and information was passed out. Knowledge of the strict government guidelines associated with every ESOP eased the mind of many employees. “Everyone’s share in the company was determined on the number of years they had worked for Will-Burt. I had only been there eight years so even though I was the head of the company, I got less than some of the workers.”

Harry did not hold back information from the employees in regards to Will-Burt’s financial information. Completely candid about the company flirting with bankruptcy, Harry passed out profit and loss statements to every employee, but no one understood what the information meant. Harry reduced the data to the sales, the costs and the profit. Now that the employees could read the information they began to ask questions about specific purchases, for example many began to question why a particular piece of machinery was bought. Then Harry’s job got a bit more difficult, when the employees began to demand a say in who sat on the board of directors, who was the president and wanted a hand in the major decisions. Needless to say Harry had a rough two years before the company found a happy balance.

The loan required to buy out Will-Burt demanded a first

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year repayment of $1 million with the second year costing nearly $900,000. With this hanging over his head, Harry knew he needed to eliminate those products posing the biggest risk of drawing a lawsuit. The production of parts for ladders, scaffolds, and aircraft were ended, which resulted in the laying off of 80 employees. Harry was less than thrilled about downsizing his workforce, but recognized the necessity in order to retain the business and majority of the workers.

Harry also knew Will-Burt had to decrease the amount of time and money dedicated to the reproduction of parts due to an initial manufactor error. Over 65% of Will-Burt’s business was dependent on the production of metal parts ranging from engine shields for trucks to meat-grinding tubs for supermarkets. However, it was also this bulk of the business using roughly $800,000 a year to reproduce rejected parts.

Knowing the competition was breathing down Will-Burt’s collar, Harry decided to strive for excellence both in quality and delivery. Perfect quality meant building parts exactly to the specifications of their blueprint. Upon closer examination, Harry realized that many of those making the parts, could not read the blueprints with which they were being supplied. Many of the workers were fourth-generation welders and other talented craftsmen, but their education rarely extended through high school.

In order to remedy the situation, Harry instituted mandatory training on company time. Bringing in a local high school teacher, Harry had the Will-Burt production workers begin their education with basic blueprint reading, complete with tests and homework. The new practice was met with opposition from the workforce leading to Harry being called a dictator and some even going so far as to send him hate mail.

The schooling paid off, with the quality of Will-Burt products increasing and the number of rejected parts decreasing. Slowly the grumbling stopped as the employees began to see the light at the end of Will-Burt’s dark tunnel. By the end of Will-Burt’s first year as an ESOP, they were able to complete their loan payment. Harry also attributes the quality increase to the pride and accountability established in each worker. “They learned they had to work together, were responsible for each other, and became interested in winning…you get that going and no one can beat you.”

As Will-Burt began to prosper, Harry began to give more authority and responsibility to the employees. Initially the ESOP advisory committee was a management- appointed unit, Harry pushed to have five of the eight panel members elected by the employees. Creating a deeper sense of involvement in the company, Harry increased the committment employees felt toward Will-Burt.

Despite the hate mail and grumblings about the educational training, Will-Burt prospered under Harry’s leadership. The year 1999 is the first memory Harry has of Will-Burt employees thanking him and the gratitude has continued to the current day.

Harry Featherstone’s success with Will-Burt spread his name throughout the country and reached the ears of the United States government. Leading him to be selected for a 12-person conflict resolution team led by Senator Mitchell bound for Ireland. Harry had become well known for his negotiation skills insofar as making the reality of the situation plain to every individual. “Of all my success I had to be a believer in peace,” says Harry Featherstone.

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February11- 12Steve Chupp Antler AuctionWhen: Thurs. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonAuction featuring hundreds of pounds of antlers, stuffed and mounted animals and some guns.330-465-4725www.stevechuppauctions.com

12Jazz Ensemble ConcertWhen: 8:15 p.m.Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., WoosterThe College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble presents its winter concert. 330-263-2419www.wooster.edu

12Wooster Oilers Jr. Hockey GameWhen: 7:45 p.m.Where: Alice Noble Ice ArenaMembers of the North American Hockey League, Tier III. 234-249-0536www.woosteroilers.com

12- 13Chocolate DazeWhen: Store hoursWhere: Downtown WoosterDowntown Wooster never tasted

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13Guided Bird WalkWhen: 9 a.m.Where: Seaman Orientation Plaza- Secrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., WoosterMembers of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society accompany bird watchers of all skill levels scouting dozens of birds found in the arboretum. Please dress for the weather.330-263-3761http://secrest.osu.edu

17Scot Symphonic Band & OMEA Honors Band ConcertWhen: 2:30 p.m.Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., WoosterPerformance by high school students chosen for two honors bands. Guest band appearance by the College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band.330-263-2419www.wooster.edu

19- 20Buckeye Tool ShowWhen: Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonThis two-day event features over

120 different vendor displays used by woodworking and light manufacturing industries. Held in conjunction with the Airworks Auction at the Kidron Auction and offers a continuous free shuttle between the two. 330-828-2466www.buckeyeeventcenter.com

19- 20Tri-County Health ExpoWhen: Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Where: Kidron Auction/Sprunger Bldg., 4885 Kidron Rd., Kidron8th annual with the goal to help you and your family have a healthy future. Wide variety of vendors and seminars.330-473-2825www.tricountyhealthexpo.com

20Wooster Symphony Orchestra Concert “Music Directors Return!”When: 7:30 p.m.Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., WoosterThe Wooster Symphony Orchestra will perform with returning music directors from the College of Wooster.330-263-2419www.wooster.edu

20Have a Heart for HospiceWhen: Fri. 5:30-10 p.m.Where: Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster

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Annual fundraiser dinner and auction benefiting hospice and palliative care for Greater Wayne County. 330-264-4899www.lifecarehospice.org

20Wild Edibles: The Basics of PermacultureWhen: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, WilmotPermaculture is a system for sustainable living, developed in the 1970s and now practiced by millions worldwide. While mainly associated with growing food, permaculture also covers water harvesting, renewable energy, agroforestry, animal management, waste recycling, sustainable housing, finance, community building and earth repair.330-359-5235www.wildernesscenter.org

21Voices From the Past: “Dolley Madison”When: 2 p.m.Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., WoosterDolley Madison will make her first and only appearance in Wooster. She will share tales from her life in the White House. Tickets available at the Historical Society or the Wooster Book Company.330-264-8856www.waynehistoricalohio.org

22Performance Series: “Dolley Madison”When: 1 p.m.Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Rd., Apple CreekFirst person interpretation of Dolley Madison. 330-857-9111www.kidronhistoricalsociety.org

24Guided Winter WalkWhen: 2 p.m.Where: Seaman Orientation Plaza- Secrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., WoosterGuided walks draw attention to

seasonal treasures. Come dressed for the weather.740-485-0129http://secrest.osu.edu

26Music on Market: “Clark Wilson, Silent Film Organist”When: 7 p.m.Where: Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St., WoosterOne of the most recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today. Free-will offering collected.330-262-5641

27- 28Ohio Gun ShowWhen: Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonThe premier gun, knife and military show in Ohio and the surrounding area. 330-539-4247www.ohiogunshows.com

28- 10/30Exhibit: “Fashions of Downton Abbey- The End of an Era”When: Tues.- Fri. 1:30-4:30 p.m.Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., WoosterBeautiful collection of flapper era fashion from 1924-1929.330-264-8856www.waynehistoricalohio.org

March3- 5Amish Country Home & Garden ShowWhen: Thurs. 1-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonGet ready to upgrade the look of your home. Great landscaping services and indoor and outdoor furniture.740-397-7788www.homeshowsrus.com

5Westwood Ruritan & Wooster Twp. Fire & Rescue Pancake DayWhen: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.Where: Triway High School, 3205 Shreve Rd., WoosterAll the pancakes you can eat, sausage, applesauce and beverages. Carry-out available.740-397-7788www.woostertwpfire.org

6“Flapper Era Fashions” by Dr. Virginia GunnWhen: 2 p.m.Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., WoosterLecture, exhibit, tour and refreshments.330-264-8856www.waynehistoricalohio.org

12Performance Series: “Back Porch Swing Band”When: 2 p.m.Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Rd., Apple CreekBluegrass music with Ohio Fair Champion Fiddler, Adam Jackson. 330-857-9111www.kidronhistoricalsociety.org

13Voices from the Past: “Jeff Black”When: 2 p.m.Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., WoosterModern folk and acoustic music. Black’s songs have earned Grammy recognition and numerous BMI awards. He has composed music for movies and TV. His songs have been recorded by Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Dierks Bentley, John Oates and Sam Bush. He is appearing in Wooster for the first time to sing his own songs for us. 330-264-8856www.waynehistoricalohio.org

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization composed of more than 6,000 motion picture craftsmen and

women. The Academy was organized in 1927, as a non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of California. Its original 36 members included production executives and film luminaries of the time. The first president was Douglas Fairbanks Sr.

Shortly after its formation, the fledgling organization held a dinner in the Crystal Ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to set out its goals. Among the topics discussed that night was how best to honor outstanding moviemaking achievements and thereby encourage excellence in all facets of motion picture production.

Agreeing to institute an annual award, the group turned its attention to creating a suitably majestic trophy. MGM art director Cedric Gibbons designed a statuette of a knight standing on a reel of film gripping a crusader’s sword. The Academy tapped Los Angeles sculptor George Stanley to realize the design in three dimensions – and the world-renowned statuette was born.

Since the initial awards banquet on May 16, 1929, in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel’s Blossom Room, 2,947 statuettes have been presented. Each January, additional new golden statuettes are cast, molded, polished and buffed by R.S. Owens & Company, the Chicago-based awards manufacturer retained by the Academy since 1982.

Oscar stands 13½ inches tall and weighs in at a robust

8½ pounds. The film reel features five spokes, signifying the five original branches of the Academy: actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers. Although the statuette remains true to its original design, the size of the base varied until 1945, when the current standard was adopted.

The statuettes presented at the initial ceremonies were gold-plated solid bronze. Within a few years the bronze was abandoned in favor of britannia metal, a pewter-like alloy which is then plated in copper, nickel silver, and finally, 24-karat gold. Due to a metal shortage during World War II, Oscars were made of painted plaster for three years. Following the war, the Academy invited recipients to redeem the plaster figures for gold-plated metal ones.

Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the statuette is better known by its nickname, Oscar. While the origins of the moniker aren’t clear, a popular story has it that upon seeing the trophy for the first time, Academy librarian (and eventual executive director) Margaret Herrick remarked that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The Academy officially adopted the nickname in 1939.

“Wings” (1927), is the first winner of the Best Picture Academy Award (the first ceremony honored films from 1927 and 1928) and for years was the only silent film to win. “The Artist” in 2011, also a silent film, changed all that by winning Best Picture of that year. Ironically, “The Artist” took us back to 1927 for its story.

The 88th annual Oscar ceremony honoring the films of 2015 will be held in Hollywood on Sunday, February

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28. The show will be televised by ABC with Chris Rock as host. Of the eight Best Picture Nominees only five have played locally. A look at the Best Picture Nominees includes “The Big Short” which certainly opened up our eyes to many things associated with the collapse of the credit and housing bubble of the mid-2000s and Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama “Bridge of Spies” the story of an American lawyer (Tom Hanks) recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy and help the CIA facilitate exchange of the spy for a Soviet captured American pilot was one of my favorites for the year, “Mad Max: Fury Road” the story of a woman who rebels against a tyrannical ruler in post apocalyptic Australia in search for her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, and a drifter named Max and “Brooklyn” tells the story of an Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. “The Martian” takes us on a manned mission to Mars where Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity and wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. “The Room” is the story of five-year-old Jack and his mother as they escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life and the thrilling discovery the boy makes. “Spotlight” is the true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestationand cover-up within a local Catholic Arch diocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core and “The Revenant,” the story of a frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s as he fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting

team. One of the most diverse group of films in years, the award will go to either “The Revenant” or “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

I’ve not seen all of the nominated films but I’ll go out on a limb and say that of the major

awards, Best Actress will be between Brie Larson for “Room” and Cate Blanchett for “Carol.” For Best

Actor the award will go to Leonardo DiCaprio for “The Revenant” or Matt Damon for “The

Martian.” The Best Director award will go to George Miller for “Mad Max: Fury Road” or Alejandro G. Inarritu for “The Revenant.”

The Best Supporting Actress Oscar will go to Kate Winslet for “Steve Jobs” or Alicia Wikander for “The Danish Girl.” Best Supporting Actor will go to Sylvester Stallone

for “Creed” or Mark Rylance for “Bridge of Spies.”

And the winner is...we’ll see how I did on February 28th.

If you’re looking to watch the Oscar nominated films at home, here’s a list of the major catagory films that are or will be available on DVD before Oscar Sunday. Currently available are “Bridge of

Spies,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Martian,” “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” “Inside Out,” “Sicario,”

“Ex Machina” and “Straight Outta Compton.”Coming February 16 is “Steve Jobs” and February

23 is “Spotlight” and “Trumbo.” Not available until just after the Oscars will be “Room,” “The Danish Girl” and “Creed” on March 1 and we won’t see “Brooklyn” and “Carol” until later in March.

Release dates are, as always, subject to change.Now, more than 80 years after that auspicious gathering in Hollywood, Oscar’s success as a symbol of filmmaking

achievement would probably amaze those who attended the dinner, as it would its designer, Cedric Gibbons.

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White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Servings: 12

Ingredients: *9 lasagna noodles *1/2 cup butter *1 onion, chopped *1 clove garlic, minced *1/2 cup all-purpose flour *1 teaspoon salt *2 cups chicken broth *1 1/2 cups milk *4 cups shredded mozzarella *1 cup grated Parmesan cheese *1 teaspoon dried basil *1 teaspoon dried oregano *1/2 teaspoon black pepper *2 cups ricotta cheese *2 cups cubed, cooked chicken *10 oz. chopped spinach *1 tablespoon chopped parsley *1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:Preheat oven to 350°. Bring a

large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with the basil, oregano and ground black pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Potato & Cheese Soup Servings: 6

Ingredients:* 4 cups peeled, cubed potatoes* 2 1/2 cups water* 1/2 cup finely diced carrot* 1/3 cup finely diced celery* 1/3 cup finely chopped onion* 1 1/2 cup skim milk* 2 Tbsp. chopped chives* 2 Tbsp. parsley* 1/4 tsp. garlic salt* 1/4 tsp. pepper* 3/4 cup Light Velveeta Cheese TM, cubed* dash of Tabasco SauceTM

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* 1 pkg. Devil’s Food cake mix* 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:Combine cake mix and oil in a

large bowl. Stir until well blended, then press into bottom of a greased 9” springform pan. Bake at 350° for 22 minutes. Remove from oven and increase oven temperature to 450°.

Filling:* 3-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened* 3/4 cup sugar* 1/2 tsp. almond extract* 3 eggs* 1 1oz. square unsweetened chocolate, melted

Directions:Combine cream cheese, sugar

and extract in a large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed

until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each egg is added. Remove 1 cup of filling and add the melted chocolate to it. Spoon plain filling in the warm crust. Drop spoonfools of the chocolate batter over the plain, then swirl with a knife to get the marble effect. Bake at 450° for 7 minutes, then turn down oven to 250° and continue baking for 30 more minutes. Loosen the cake edge from the pan, but cool completely before removing from the pan. Chill.

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As retirement age approaches, many older adults envision themselves downsizing and moving to a quaint community to enjoy their golden

years in as relaxing a fashion as possible. However, for a growing number of seniors, their retirement years are being spent helping to raise grandchildren.

United States Census data from 2010 indicates 4.9 million American children are being raised solely by their grandparents. CanGrads, a National Kinship Support organization, says approximately 62,500 children are being raised by grandparents and other family in Canada. Many grandparents provide part-time care when their older children have to move back home with their families, as roughly 13 million children are now living in homes with their grandparents.

Although being raised by grandparents may not be the ideal situation for all parties involved, such situations are a necessity for many families. Seniors who are once again thrown into the caregiver arena may need a crash course in childcare or a few pointers on parenting in the modern age.

GET THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT. Children certainly require a lot of gear, more than grandparents likely used when raising their own children. Certain safety requirements are in place to safeguard young children, and that often means investing in new cribs, car seats, high chairs, and other items. Grandparents should resist the temptation to use old items they may have kept in storage, as such items may no longer be safe and could put grandchildren at risk for injury.

GATHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. Grandparents should keep pertinent documents in one easily accessible place in their homes should an emergency arise. These include birth certificates, health immunization records, death certificates (if the child’s parents are deceased), dental records, school papers, citizenship papers, and proof of

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income and assets. SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY. Lawyers can help

grandparents wade through legal arrangements, such as filing for custody, guardianship or adoption. Options vary depending on where petitioners live, but lawyers can provide peace of mind to grandparents concerned about their grandkids’ futures.

INVESTIGATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Seniors may not earn the income they once did and may be on assistance programs or living off of retirement savings. Grandparents who find themselves caring for a child may be eligible for financial assistance. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a joint federal and state program that can provide need-based financial assistance. The AARP or the organization GrandFamilies may be able to put grandparents in touch with financial advisors in their areas.

CONTACT SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE CENTERS. School-aged children will need to be enrolled in school. Grandparents should contact the department of education where they live to learn about local school systems, especially when

grandkids are moving in with their grandparents. Some grandparents can qualify for free or low-cost daycare, and such programs can be discussed with local Social Services offices. Enrollment in school or daycare can provide grandparents with much-needed free time during the day.

FIND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. Taking care of grandchildren is a full-time job. At times, grandparents may feel stressed or out of sorts. Having a strong support system available can help grandparents work through the peaks and valleys of this new and unexpected stage in life. Church- or community center-based counseling services may be available. Grandparents also can check with their healthcare providers to determine if counseling or therapy sessions are covered under their plans.

Caring for grandchildren is a life-changing event. Although it can be fulfilling, it also requires a lot of energy and commitment. But grandparents needn’t go it alone, as there are numerous resources available to seniors who suddenly find themselves caring for their grandchildren.

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Baking can be a relaxing and rewarding pastime that grandparents can share with their grandchildren. Baking promotes a variety of

skills, including the ability to follow instructions and make measurements. Baking also employs mathematics, making baking a rather delicious science experiment. Perhaps one of the few pitfalls of baking is indulging in too many sweet treats when taste testing and then enjoying the fruits of your labors.

But bakers concerned about their health can substitute healthy ingredients when recipes call for foods bakers would prefer to avoid. The following ingredients can make healthy additions to baked-good recipes without sacrificing flavor.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR: Flour is at the heart of many baking recipes, including those for cakes, cookies and pies. Refined white flour may not be the healthiest

ingredient, so try whole wheat flour, which is full of nutrients and an extra dose of fiber. Fiber can help lower the risk for heart disease and diabetes. Try slightly less than one cup of whole wheat flour for regular flour as a swap if a recipe calls for one cup of flour.

FRUIT PUREE: When a recipe calls for oil, margarine, butter or shortening, consider replacing such ingredients with fruit purees, which often add moisture and texture just as well but without the same amount of calories. Applesauce and prunes can be helpful in chocolate dishes. Pumpkin or sweet potato are other purees that can add a nutritional boost as well.

GREEK YOGURT: Greek yogurt is a powerhouse of protein and flavor with relatively few calories per serving. It can make a super substitution in recipes for things like sour cream, buttermilk or even cream cheese.

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applesauce also can replace some or all of the sugar in a recipe. When doing a 1:1 ratio swap, reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1⁄4 cup.

MARSHMALLOW OR MERINGUE: Ever check the nutritional information for many store-bought cake frostings? They pack a considerable amount of calories, sugar and fat. Some also are made with hydrogenated oils. Consider using a marshmallow fluff or homemade meringue to top cupcakes or decorate cookies.

EGG WHITES: Replace a whole egg in a recipe with two egg whites or 1⁄4 cup of egg substitute.

CHOCOLATE NIBS: Nibs are processed morsels that do not have the same amount of added sugar as many chocolate chips. Dark chocolate nibs can provide a healthy dose of antioxidants as well.

EVAPORATED SKIM MILK: Try evaporated skim milk in place of heavy cream to make whipped cream for a low-fat option.

Baking brings family together, and the treats prepared can make an enjoyable finale to a great meal. Nearly any recipe can be altered with healthy substitutions.

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We are pleased to announce that the Clare Bridge® program is expanding to a new building on our campus, opening early 2016.

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Brookdale WoosterAssisted Living | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care1615 Cleveland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691

brookdale.com

Bringing New Life to Senior Living

CALL TODAY!

For more information or to schedule your personal visit, call (330) 262-1615.

Pat Strnad, AudiologistSteve Strnad,Audioprosthologist

Wouldn’t You Love to

HearBetter?

FREE Hearing ConsultationIncludes FREE Hearing Screening

Quality•Reliability•AffordabilitySchedule Your

Appointment TODAY!

330.262.2200636 Beall Avenue • WOOSTER

(across from Drug Mart)

www.CleartoneHearing.com

At Cleartone Hearing Aid Services, our friendly, caring staff will work with you to find the most appropriate solution for your hearing loss and lifestyle.

$50 OFFHEARING AID

FACTORY REPAIR HURRY LIMITED TIME! Not good with other offers or previous

transactions. Must present coupon at time of appointment. Expires 3-4-16.

HURRY LIMITED TIME! Not good with other offers or previous transactions. Must present coupon at time of appointment.

Expires 3-4-16.

HEARING AID TRADE IN

up to $700*

OFF your old set of Hearing Aids (limit 2 hearing aids)

*Not applicable to budget line instruments

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