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Health
Mental Health
Center
of East Central
Kansas
1000 Lincoln St.
Emporia, KS 66801
316-343-2211
or 800-279-3645
Fear
said that we are
by traumatic
that are caused by
than we are by
are caused by na-
past year, we have
numerous trau-
on the news that
caused by other
and our fear and worry
events currently
be at an all-time high.
recent sniper shootings
DC area fu-
level of anxiety for
all over the country.
responded in emo-
unhealthy ways. by
to stay at home, or
eXtremely anxious to
outside. The media's - especially
reported the sniper's
by our children are
anywhere, anytime" -
level of fear and
many all across the
the randomness
ust seemed to feed
of fear, worry, and
It's true that such
stressed our na-
collective mental
When we constantly
traumatic events
in the world,
to be afraid and
our future safety.
many of us are
excessive fears that
us from going
daily routines and
part in enjoyable
and lead us to over
things that may
appen. Sometimes
.~elings become so
that they can con-
to paranoid-like
At its extreme, the
feels dis-
suspicious of ev-
0 u g h paranoid
is believed to be
with structural and
tel neurological ab-
with some ge-
less severe
thinking can be
by stress. The on-
the unknown can
things to our psy-
there seem to be a
number of indi-
live and work
of some of the
recent sniper shootings - who
seem to cope well and continue
about their daily routines.
What do these individuals
know that allows them to go
on with life as it used to be?
• First of all, they too are
most likely afraid, but they
are able to talk down their
fears by looking at the statis-
tics. Out of the 12.5 million
individuals who lived or
worked in Maryland and Vir-
ginia last month, 13 were hit
by the sniper's bullets. That
amounted to approximately a
one in one million chance of
being hit by the sniper, which
they recognize is close to the
same odds of winning the lot-
tery or getting struck by light-
ening. (As a matter of fact,
when statistics are gathered
for dangerous behaviors, the
odds of a smoker dying from
lung cancer are much greater -
yet this fact doesn't seem to
deter many people from
smoking.)
* They recognize that it is
worse to become a hostage or
prisoner to external events if
they choose to let their fears
take over their rational
thinking. The person who
gives up participating in en-
Joyable activities in order to
stay home in a "safe" envi-
ronment actually becomes a
prisoner to his or her exces-
sive fears, and ends up with
less enjoyment in life, espe-
clally when the level of danger
is reasonably low.
• • They recognize that fear
and worry have no construc-
tive funcUon. Fear, worry, and
paranoia are not productive
feelings and have never pre-
vented traumatic events from
happening.
It is clear then that with
rational thinking and positive
self-talk, it is possible to con-
trol feelings of worry and fear
over future events in our tin-
stable times, and when prop-
erly directed, this healthier
thinking can lead to decreased
stress and anxiety. If you are
one of those individuals who
reacts to life's everyday
stresses with an escalated re-
action of fear and worry, you
are well advised to recognize
how such thinking can affect
your general health and to
seek assistance from a health
care professional so that you
may develop healthier think-
ing.
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The Wabaunsee County Signal.Enterprise, Thursday, November 21, 2002
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to have a large lengthwise crack.
Dear Betty,
I've decided to bake loaves of
different quick breads for holiday
gifts. Since they'll be presents,
I want them to turn out right.
What do I need to do ?
Mount Caramel, Ill.
What a great gift idea for all
the people you want to give
"a little something" to dur-
ing the holidays! Just follow a few
simple tips and your quick bread
loaves will be present-perfect!
• Use the size of pan called for in the
recipe. To determine the size of
your pan, measure it across the top
from inside rim to inside rim. Most
loaf pans are 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.
• Mini pans are often measured by
how much they hold. You can fill
a pan with water, then measure the
water to figure out the size. These
are some typical mini-pan sizes and
the baking times for them.
Mini- Amount Baking
pan of time
size batter at 350°F
Dear Betty,
I like to serve quick breads with
holiday meals. What are some fancy
spreads I can make to go with
them?
Live Oak, Fla.
uick breads add wonderful
flavor, color and texture to
holiday meals. To make them
even more festive, try one of these
easy spreads. Start with softened
butter or cream cheese and stir in:
• Taco seasoning mix and chopped
green chilies or jalapefios to add
zest to biscuits or cornmeal muffins.
• Minced garlic, onion powder,
ground black pepper and a pinch
of dried herbs such as basil or
rosemary to perk up popovers or
biscuits.
• Orange marmalade to complement
date nut, cranberry, zucchini or
pumpkin bread.
• Honey, ground cinnamon and
a sprinkle of ground cloves to
sweeten up popovers, scones and
muffins.
Easy, Cheesy
Dear Betty,
We're going to several holiday
parties where I have to bring an
appetizer. Any ideas?
PortervUle, Calif.
1/3 cup 1/4 cup15-20 min.
1/2 cup 1/3 cup 15-20 min.
2/3-3/4 cup 1/2 cup 25-35 min.
l cup 3/4 cup 35-40 min.Here's why: you can make all the
• Grease only the bottom of the loaf cheese balls you'll need at the same--
pan for a nicely rounded top and no and ahead of--time. Then freeze them.
"ledges on the edges." Plus, a cheese ball is flavorful, festive
• Measure ingredients with care for and easy to serve with a creative
moist, firm loaves, assortment of crisp breads, crackers
• Chop or shred fruits, vegetables or or sliced baguettes.
nuts before you make the batter. If Now here's the new twist: make
you stop to chop, the batter may get your cheese ball in special shapes
too stiff, from a snowman to a pear to a pine-
• After the loaves are cool, wrap them cone. On my Web site, you'll find a
tightly and store in the fridge for up recipe for transforming one cheese
to a week or freeze for up to three ball into great holiday shapes. You
months, can make the cheese-ball mixture
from scratch or buy it in the dairy
case or dell. Once you have a cheese-
ball mixture to work with, here's how
to shape and decorate it to create a
whimsical, good-to-the-last-bite party
appetizer:
• Snowman. Shape the mixture into
two balls, one larger than the other.
Wrap them in plastic wrap and
refrigerate them until firm, about
four hours. With the smaller ball as
the head, arrange your "snowman"
on a holiday serving plate. Decorate
using a baby carrot for the nose,
raisins for the eyes and buttons,
pretzel sticks for the arms, red bell
pepper strips for the mouth and
scarf--and fresh cranberries and
bay leaves for a holly crown.
• Pinecone. Shape the mixture into
an egg shape. Place the larger end
down on a serving plate. Press the
rounded ends of about 2 cups of
sliced almonds into the ball. (Toast-
ing makes the almonds extra tasty!)
Sprinkle with crushed dark rye
crackers, then wrap and chill. When
ready to serve, garnish with sprigs
of fresh rosemary.
• Pear. Shape the mixture into a pear
shape. Place the pear upright in a
shallow bowl. Insert a piece of
whole cinnamon stick for a stem,
then spoon whole-berry cranberry
sauce or chutney over the cheese
pear. Cover and chill before serving.
Dear Betty,
What's the best way to keep cheese
from getting moldy in the fridge?
Hampton, Ark.
Since you've got several parties
to attend, I'm going to suggest "][-just learned this little trick to keep
an old appetizer favorite--a lcheese mold-free longer from one
cheese ball--but with a new twist, lof my colleagues in the Betty
Crocker Kitchens. The secret is to
tightly wrap the cheese in a fresh
piece of plastic wrap every time you
use it. Give it a try. It worked for me!
Want more ideas?
www.BettyCrocker.corn
Questions? 1-888-ASK BET1T
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