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Stop Stress in its Tracks This Holiday SeasonBy Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer

Between the end-of-year dead-lines, holiday shopping budgets, crowded stores, long lines, and the odd family dust-up, stress is pretty much a given this time of year. And this year in particular, more of us are under more stress, thanks in part to the economy. But even if it feels like your stress is insurmountable, managing it is possible—and it’s easier than you think.

In the American Psychological Association’s annual 2008 Stress in America survey released earlier this month, 80 percent of the those surveyed said the economy is a significant source of stress, while 47 percent reported their stress had increased in the past year. So how can you cope with the chaos and minimize the impact of stress on your body?

The No. 1 thing you can do to de-stress is take a few minutes to just breathe, says Pamela Reilly, a Naturopath, certified natural health professional and life coach based in Indiana.

“One of the best ways to deal with stress is to simply breathe deeply from the diaphragm,” Reil-ly says. “Deep breathing from the diaphragm helps oxygenate the body and helps calm the mind by allowing it to re-focus. Deep breathing has a very calming ef-

fect and forces one to take a mo-mentary break.”

Exercise is also a great stress-reducer because it increases pro-duction of endorphins, the “feel-good” neurotransmitters that help boost your mood. It also helps divert your brain away from thoughts of money prob-lems or unfinished work by fo-cusing your brain on the activity at hand. Contrary to popular be-lief, exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. You don’t need a person-al trainer, a gym membership or an expensive machine. Instead, think about ways you can work exercise into your daily routine. Ride your bicycle to work, or make the most of your lunch break with a brisk 30-minute walk.

Nutrition and supplements can also help manage stress. You may want to grab that chocolate chip cookie or bag of potato chips, but that’s not a good idea; sugary and pro-cessed foods will add even more stress to your taxed nervous system.

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Stars UnderThe StarsBy Eve Quillin

Stars UnderThe Stars

Morley SaferAn ethical Scorpio

60 Minutes has been a part of our Sunday night television line-up for many, many years, and for 39 of those years our Scorpio born star has brought us many stories. Stories that include what Don Hewitt, the original producer of the show, called 60 Min-utes’ fi nest hour, when our star did

an investigative report titled Lenell Geter’s in Jail in December 1983. Our man is Morley Safer, who reported on new evidence that resulted in the release from prison of Lenell Geter, an engineer wrongly convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to a life term in Texas. The report re-ceived national attention and he was honored with three prestigious broadcast journalism awards. Morley Safer was born in Toronto Ontario, Canada on November 8, 1931 and he has made a lifetime ca-reer as a journalist on many nation-al news programs. He is married to the former Jane Fearer and they have one daughter, Sarah. Morley’s life has been devoted to getting to the truth of what he is working on, no matter who is involved, and his Scorpio ethics would not settle for any less. The Scorpio man is a very attrac-tive man to women and to men too—if he isn’t too demanding, a trait that is sometimes part of the Scorpio personality in both sexes. If handled properly it can be a plus. The Scorpio man wants to take care of his mate and family and will move mountains to do so, and the Scorpio woman will always make sure that her family is provided for and will not continue a relationship that does not support that way of life. Scorpio people are good busi-ness people and will always have

a way to take care of the family, no matter what the circumstances. Secu-rity is assured with the Scorpio. Scorpios are very private people, even when they are constantly in the spotlight. But the key to the Scorpio personality is an insatiable desire to get to the truth. You Scorpio natives can ask the most embarrassing ques-tions without blinking an eye. You don’t talk much about yourself, but you are the astrological detectives of the world. Your greatest desire is to please—yourself. That is all you have to do to be satisfi ed, for you are not dependent on what others think of you. Although you are experts at unraveling other people’s secrets, you do a good job of keeping your own affairs to yourself The symbol for Scorpio is the Scor-pion and like a Scorpion they can strike when you least expect it; but the strike is usually a blurt of hones-ty based on the fact that Scorpio be-lieves that he or she is helping you to be the best you can be. They are loyal to both their friends and family, but expect to be told the truth if you ask your Scorpio friend a question. Morley Safer answers the hard questions. He works hard to explain the causes he believes in. Agree with him or not, you must admire him for having the courage of his convic-tions. Scorpio men and women are hu-man dynamos. You are the sign of

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production in the brain, Reilly says.

For tension headaches and muscle aches, Reilly suggests a glass of milk. “The calcium and magnesium in milk have a mus-cle-relaxing effect,” she explains. “I recommend only drinking or-ganic milk to avoid the potential negative effects of the hormones and antibiotics used in main-stream dairy farming.”

Supplements can also help people deal with stress, and magnesium is the top stress-buster. “It is estimated that 70 percent of U.S. citizens are defi-cient in magnesium, which could be one reason why so many peo-ple have difficulty dealing with stress,” Reilly says. Just 200 to 600 mg of magnesium daily can alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress.

Other options include Holy Basil, which helps reduce cor-tisol levels, and licorice root or Siberian ginseng teas, tinctures or supplements to offer adrenal support to keep your kidneys in top working order.

As stress piles up this holi-day season and you start to feel pulled in 20 different direc-tions, don’t forget to take a few minutes for yourself each day. Whether you take a relaxing bath or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening, a little me time can help you unwind and avoid those sleepless nights.

Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer are the co-founders of NaturallySavvy.com, a website that educates people on the benefi ts of living a natural, organic and green lifestyle. For more information and to sign up for their newsletter, visit www.NaturallySavvy.com.

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Thank You, Mr. Lowe, and Others

November comes and November goes,With the last red berries and the fi rst white

snows.—Elizabeth Coatsworth

It’s Thanksgiving time already, how about that! Where I live, we may or may not have snow in No-vember. When I was a youngster, there was no doubt that we’d have snow by November; and most of the time that snow brought sev-eral days off from school. Ah, those were glorious days fi lled with sled-ding and snowballing. I was thank-ful for warm clothes, boots, and a warm house to which I could retreat when my brothers stuffed snow down my shirt collar.

These days, I’m thankful for so many things, this column isn’t long enough to list them all. I’ll start with the fact that I’m retired, so every day’s a snow day. Hee-hee-hee, excuse my chortling, but I can’t help myself. I schedule all appoint-ments for later in the day and never go shopping on weekends—it’s too crowded. I linger over my cof-fee and newspaper in the morning and watch the snow pile up in my yard as others go to and from work on cold winter days. I curl up with a good book and take a nap when I feel like it. I love being retired, so does my husband, and we real-ize that we are fortunate to have this time together. I am thankful that our health is decent and that we have the opportunity to spend quality time together and with our families and friends.

I am also thankful that Edwin S. Lowe saw the potential in BEANO when he experienced it in 1929 at a carnival and then later renamed it BINGO, our favorite game. If he hadn’t done that, think of what we’d all be missing…the excite-ment, the fun of winning money, the camaraderie of friends and oth-ers who enjoy Bingo as much as we do. By the way, I am also thankful that I was not in charge of design-ing Bingo cards that had non-re-peating patterns on them. Carl Lef-fl er had that chore in the 1930’s and rumor has it that the task drove him insane. Losing at Bingo drives me insane, but that’s a different story altogether.

I am thankful that Dick Bajai got me started writing for Bingo Bugle and for Tara, my publisher/editor who likes what I write. I am grate-ful for the Bugles that publish my

column monthly. It’s always a thrill to go online and see that my words have ended up in far-fl ung sections of our country as well as Canada. I adore hearing from you, my loyal readers, as I do reply to all emails ([email protected]), whether the comments are funny, critical, or supportive. Speaking of loyal readers, I would like to men-tion my #1 fan, Carolyn, as well as my cousins Helen, Shirley, and Mary; my Bingo loving brother, David, and of course my Bingo buddies, Donna and Arnold. As for my husband, he reads every column before you do, and loves every thing I write. He’s a tough critic and I love him for it. Hee, hee, hee. Until next month, may Lady Luck blow you kisses as you dance out the door with dollars. Win big and be thankful.

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A Successful Day Once a year we visit the deaf school for a session of wild, unrestrained Bingo mania. This year it happened before school offi cially started and was planned to help kick off a win-ning school year. Most of the kids remembered us as Bingo Nuts and to make the impression last, we brought along jars of peanuts to dis-tribute as snacks during the gam. I just love these kids, whom you quickly get over thinking of as handicapped. They sign to each other very rapidly, most of them lip read with astonishing speed and ac-curacy, and have developed slangy, rude conversation with each other. They swear and insult each other just like normal adolescents, only turning their backs to teachers in-stead of whispering. This year the theme of the after-noon seemed to be giant pumpkins. There were several of the large or-ange creations sitting about and the kids were steering clear of them, having been warned that to “peek inside the punkin” was to risk be-ing denied the right to play Bingo. One of the teachers explained that prizes for the games were inside the pumpkins and the kids respected the secrecy. Our places were reserved at the table with the oldest kids who, at least theoretically, were not as noisy

as some of the others. I was always surprised at the noise, believing that deaf children would be quiet. What a jolt it was to hear the whistling, shouting, laughing delight that sur-rounded us. This year the games were a bit more complicated than in the past. Of course we eased into play with a reg-ular or four corners, but then went on to teeter-totter, fl y-swatter, emp-ty square, and a host of others that were unfamiliar. The games were all clearly, if sometimes lopsidedly, illustrated on cards posted around the room and I was impressed anew at the ability of the teachers to turn every activity into a learning experi-ence. We were off and running at a furious pace as usual, with the kids waving their Bingo signs uninhibit-edly. The fi rst Bingo was followed by the winner’s dip into the pumpkin for a prize, which proved to be a video, close captioned and new enough to cause delight. All the other prizes were equally valued and obviously carefully chosen by the teachers. The big surprise of the afternoon was the Bingo Sisters Blackout. It was a quinella—which means calling the numbers forward and backward and covering both numbers with each call. The kids loved saying 99 as soon as 66 was called. The game threatened to become riotous as en-thusiasm grew. I hoped that one shy boy named Paul would win. He was familiarly called Polly by his class-mates and seemed to need his ego boosted. I kept a watch on his cards to make sure he didn’t miss any numbers and was delighted when he Bingoed. The teacher brought the prize to me to give to him and it turned out to be a nice camera, which thrilled him. The fi rst picture he took was of me. Afterward, driving home, Kate complained that neither of us had won anything. I refl ected on the day and, feeling philosophical, replied, “There are many ways of winning and I think this was one of the most successful days we’ve ever had.”

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A lot of veterans have been wait-ing for this: eased restrictions on fi ling a claim for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Until now, a veteran not only had to prove that he (or she) was in a hostile location, but had to wait until records were dug up and sto-ries corroborated about what hap-pened and when. Too many times those records were destroyed or couldn’t be found. Or a veteran’s particular role didn’t seem to lend itself to being in a stressful situ-ation, although he/she actually was in the thick of things. Now we see an easing of the rules that have kept too many veterans from getting the care and benefi ts

they deserve. The veteran must be diagnosed with PTSD by a psychia-trist either at the Department of Vet-erans Affairs or connected with the VA; the symptoms must be related to the stress that’s being claimed; and the stress must be consistent with where the veteran served, and when. This means that a veteran doesn’t necessarily have to have been 3 feet away from an explosion to claim PTSD. It’s the fear that can come from being in a hostile area that seems (fi nally) to be taken into consideration here. Let’s say a vet-eran was a cook or a nurse who was in an area where there was hostile military action that could (and did) break out at any moment—that vet-eran’s stress will be judged as valid.Veterans can fi le claims for service from any war. If you haven’t fi led, do. If you fi led and were turned down prior to July 13, 2010, fi le again.


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Dear Readers,The following letters are in response to one I received in August from a reader who had won a coverall game in 44 numbers, and was curious if it was a record. Here is what you had to say. —Guy

Hi Guy,Diane from Georgia wrote about win-ning the jackpot in 44 numbers. Well, I did the same thing at our Bingo hall located in Little Canada, Minnesota. It may not be a record, but it is at our hall. When it happened, the whole hall went silent and all eyes turned to me. I think they were in shock and in complete disbelief! —Linda V. from Minnesota

Hi Guy,In response to Diane Kelley’s ques-tion and yours about winning the jackpot on 44 numbers…I did the ex-act same thing here at our local Vi-kings Club Bingo for $1,199. I won it

in 44 numbers, but the truly amaz-ing part of my story is that I won it on number 44! —Katie Dodds, East Moline, Illinois

Hi Guy,I got a blackout in 40 numbers at The Bingo Co. when they played hard cards. I won $150. Never came close since. —Rosemarie Co-laiano, Arvada, Colorado

Hi Guy,I read your column in the Bingo Bugle asking how many numbers was a record for a coverall. At a game I attended in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, at St. William’s Church, a woman won a coverall in 37 numbers. I have been playing Bingo for years and never heard or saw anything like that! Just thought I would tell you. —Long-time Bingo Player, Westford, Mas-sachusetts

Hi Guy,The record for a coverall was 35 numbers. The one who won it was from Milwaukee. He won $10,000. I witnessed it many years ago in Las Vegas at the Aladdin Hotel. —Harold Marabanian, Alsip, Illinois Thanks to everyone who wrote in. I guess it turns out that lots of people have amazing, record-winning stories. What’s yours? Do you have an interesting “Big Win,” “Record Win,” or other interesting Bingo jackpot story to tell? Send it in! I’d sure like to hear it and pass it along to readers. Thanks! —Guy

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B-7 but don't yell "bingo" before the next number is called, you lose. For somebody who has spent all night at the tables, it's a personal tragedy to "sleep a bingo." (Somebody who hollers "bingo" after the next num-ber has been called is known as a sleeper.) Keep your wits about you. Some bingo halls serve alcoholic drinks along with the usual assortment of snacks and refreshments. Enjoy in moderation, if that's what you like, but always remember that alcohol can impair your judgment. Speak up. Don't be afraid to call the caller. If it seems like the caller is whizzing through thenumbers, you may be playing too many cards. But the caller could be new, or he or she may simply be tired and hoping to get the game done quickly. If you know you can play six faces comfortably but you're having trouble keeping up, don't be afraid to speak up. Know the rules. If someone gets a bingo unfairly (for example, they don't call bingo loud enough for the caller to stop the game but they are awarded the pot anyway), citing the rules may mean the difference be-tween you having a chance to win and the game ending right there.How to Hone Your Mental Skills A big surprise to bingo beginners is how often they have to slap their

forehead because they missed a chance to fi ll in a square on one of their cards. For bingo "profession-als," however, missed calls are kept to a minimum thanks to a combi-nation of concentration and mental skills that become second nature from repeated play. Below are a few tips to try out. Pay attention to the pattern. It can be tricky to keep up with the caller while remember-ing to check for the pattern. It's not unusual at all for a beginner to get bingo and not realize it, simplybecause their card is so daubed up that they don't even see the pattern. Predaub all the squares you don't need. Don't forget that in certain games, many of the spaces don't matter. Eventually, as you develop the mental skills that come with re-peated play, you may fi nd you don't get any benefi t from predaubing. You may be able to simply visualize the pattern as your eyes dart fromcard to card. Rely on backup. If you're still having trouble keeping up with complicated patterns, con-sider bringing a yellow highlighter to mark the daubable spaces.

Understanding Bingo OddsCalculating odds in bingo is theoret-ically very simple - it's the number of cards you're playing divided by the total number of cards in play. So if 100 cards are in play, and you have 4 cards, your chances of winning are 4 in 100, or 4 percent. Th e trick is be-ing able to count how many cards are in play in a game. You can do a head count and multiply that number by what you think is the average num-ber of cards per person, but this can be easier said than done.However, these odds don't apply to progressive jackpot games. Remem-ber that in most progressive games, a winner is not guaranteed. So, the odds of winning a progressive jack-pot depend more on the diffi culty of covering the pattern in the predeter-mined number of calls. Th e odds are so steep in some progressive games that it may be weeks or even months before somebody wins.

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It can't hurt to try to tip the math-ematical balance in your favor by using the following tips. Avoid the crowds: Since odds depend on the number of cards in play in a game, a poorly attendedgame can be a rare treat. There's less competition for the jackpot, and, legally, bingo halls have to award the prizes they advertise re-gardless of how many people show up. Play when bad weather or bad timing keeps crowds away. Play at off times. If you frequent a hall long enough, you might get a sense for picking the sessions that are quieter than others. Depending on the hall, the quiet times might be midweek,mid-afternoon, late-night, or holidays when everyone leaves town or is with their family. The question is, do you really want to go to the 1:00 a.m. bingo just so you'll have a slightly better chance of winning a jackpot? It's possible you'll be surrounded by a bunch of bleary-eyed bingo players who are all hoping the same thing, which means - you guessed it - there goes your edge. Play multiple cards: The conven-tional wisdom among bingo play-ers is that you should buy as many cards as you can handle at a time, without breaking the bank. This way, you'll increase your chances to win.


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dolphins. Have things gotten better over there in Japan? —Julia S., West Palm Beach, Fla.A: I spoke with Ric O’Barry, long-time dolphin activist and subject of the award-winning documentary The Cove. He is sad to report that the slaughter and capture of wild dol-phins still occurs, albeit on a “lesser” scale. “The dolphin slaughter begins Sep-tember 1 and goes through March,” he said. “During that period last year in that the town of Taiji, the mayor and the city council implemented a no-kill policy. They were bringing dolphins in and capturing them for the dolphin-captivity industry. But they let about 300 of them go. They still kill pilot whales, but they stopped killing bot-tle-nosed dolphins, probably thinking, ‘That will appease them.’ But we don’t know what’s going to happen in the future.” You can track Ric and his son, Lin-coln’s, progress on this hot-button issue on Animal Planet’s Blood Dol-phins.

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Plan Ahead for Holiday Pies I’ve learned the hard way that the secret to a hassle-free holiday cooking is planning ahead. For large holiday meals, the freezer is defi nitely your friend. Almost ev-erything from appetizers to side dishes to desserts can be prepared and frozen ahead of time. Planning ahead for the holidays also saves money, because you can buy your holiday menu items as they go on sale, prepare them and freeze them. Recently, I spent two hours mak-ing piecrusts and baking pies for Thanksgiving. I know that ready-to-bake pie crusts and pre-made pies are readily available at most grocery stores, but during the holidays, I love everything to be homemade. I’ve found that by us-ing my food processor, I can make a fl aky pie crust that takes only a few minutes to process and can be frozen until needed. Holiday favor-ites like apple, pecan, sweet potato and pumpkin pie actually taste bet-ter when made ahead of time, and they freeze beautifully. After baking, allow the pies to cool on a rack for 5 to 6 hours. Wrap each pie in a single layer of plastic wrap and two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place them in your freezer. You can stack the single crust pies, if necessary. Allow the pies to thaw out at room tempera-ture at least 8 hours before you plan to serve them.These recipes for Quick and Easy Pie Crusts and Fudgy Pecan Pie are delicious ways to plan ahead for the holidays!

QUICK AND EASY PIE CRUSTS(Makes two 9-inch pies)

3 cups all-purpose fl our1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 1/2 cups butter-fl avored shortening sticks, chilled and cut into cubes1/4 cup ice-cold water, plus 1 tablespoon1 tablespoon white vinegar1 egg

1. In the bowl of a food processor, blend the fl our and salt. Add the shortening, a few cubes at a time, pulsing 3 or 4 times to combine af-ter each addition. In a small bowl, combine the water, vinegar and egg. Slowly add the water mixture to the fl our mixture, a tablespoon at a time, pulsing 2 or 3 times af-

ter each addition until some of the dough forms into a ball.2. Scrape the dough out on to a lightly fl oured cutting board. You should be able to gently press any remaining pieces of the dough into a ball. Handle the dough as little as possible or it will become tough. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Gently fl atten into round disk shapes and wrap them in plastic wrap.3. If using the dough immediately, allow it to chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Chilling allows the dough to relax, become more elastic, absorb any remaining liq-uids, and will ensure that the crust will be fl aky.To freeze dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and then in two layers of aluminum foil. When ready to use, thaw dough completely in the refrigerator before rolling out on a lightly fl oured surface.

FUDGY PECAN PIEThis pie is the best of both worlds. The center is similar to a pecan brownie, and the fi lling and the fl aky crust is like a wonderful pe-can pie. You may want to double the recipe and freeze one for the holidays.

3 eggs 3 tablespoons butter, softened1 1/4 cups light corn syrup1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa, sifted1/3 cup all-purpose fl our1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans (9 inch) unbaked pie shellWhipped cream, optional

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and butter together for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn syrup, sugar and cocoa, and beat for 2 minutes. Add the fl our and the salt, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and the nuts. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until set, except for a quarter-size circle in the center. Cool complete-ly. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the ex-ecutive producer and host of The Kitchen Diva! television cooking show. Visit her website at www.divapro.com. Her new inspirational book is Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home—A Spiri-tual Memoir, co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunns-memorial.com). The Kitchen Diva is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com.


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Turkey Hash Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Take the easy route, and create a delectable Turkey Hash—replete with leftover mashed potatoes, stuffi ng, turkey and cranberry sauce.

2 tablespoons margarine or butter1 medium onion, chopped2 cups leftover mashed potatoes2 cups leftover stuffi ng2 cups leftover cooked turkey,

cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 cup leftover cooked vegeta-bles, coarsely chopped1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt margarine on medium. Add onion and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Stir in mashed potatoes, stuffi ng, turkey, and vegetables. Cook 20 minutes, turning occasionally and pressing with spatula, until browned. Sprin-kle with parsley. Serve with cran-berry sauce. Serves 4.

Apple DessertDear Annie, I’m sorry I missed Drew’s Brush-etta. Is it possible you could send me his recipe? I’d really appreci-ate it. Thelma from Canton, Ohio

Dear Thelma, The recipe is in the mail. Drew is my next-door neighbor. I love this recipe. Thanks for writing. —An-nie

DREW’S BRUSHETTA

Long, skinny French breadExtra virgin olive oilFreshly grated Parmesan cheeseGranulated garlicFresh diced tomatoesItalian parsleySaltPepperMozzarella cheese—grated

Slice the bread in 1/4-inch pieces (on a slight angle). Swab each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Put under the broiler for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes with a lot of smashed garlic, ex-

tra virgin olive oil, Italian parsley and salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.

Dear Annie, Now that apples are in season again, can you send me a recipe for an apple dessert?Jeanette from Fort Myers, Florida

Dear Jeanette, Here is a recipe for a delicious ap-ple dessert that I had at my friend Heather’s home. It is easy to pre-pare and very tasty. —Annie

HEATHER’S APPLE DESSERT

4 apples1 cup butter1 1/2 cup sugar2 cans crescent roll dough1 can sprite

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core and cut the apples into quarters. Melt the butter and mix well with sugar. Pour into the bottom of a baking pan. Roll up each apple quarter in a crescent roll dough and place on top of the butter/sugar mix with the largest side facing up. Carefully pour the Sprite around the inside edges of the pan being careful not to pour on the dough. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Watch near the end of cooking time so the dough doesn’t get too dark. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Serves 8.

Your comments and questions about cook-ing and entertaining will be addressed in this monthly column. Write to “Ask Annie” c/o Annie Ennis, 8312 SE 168th Trinity Place, The Villages, Florida 32162.So Ask Annie. Don’t forget you can E-mail me at [email protected] And let’s get cooking.


How to Play BingoHelpful Tips from the Bingo Bugle Newspaperby Andrew Bowser

You probably learned how to play bingo as a child, but the excitement of being the fi rst one to yell "Bingo!" doesn't end in grade school. Newer trends like electronic bingo and on-line bingo open the game to new au-diences, while some still prefer a tra-ditional bingo hall with paper cards and daubers. If you are interested in going home with bingo winnings, it's important that you understand the basics of th game. In the next section we'll look at the game equip-ment and how it's used.

Bingo Equipment Bingo is basically a game of chance. Players use cards that feature fi ve columns of fi ve squares each, with every square containing a number (except the middle square, which is designated a "FREE" space). The object is to listen for the numbers that appear on the cards to be called.When one is called, the player marks the square. The fi rst person to com-plete a predetermined pattern of marked numbers is the winner. The columns are labeled B, I, N, G, and O. Letters always contain a certain range of numbers, as shown below. Bingo Card Basics Column Letter NumbersB 1 to 15I 16 to 30N 31 to 45G 46 to 60O 61 to 75

Th e CardsBingo players buy cardboard cards or disposable sheets printed with one or more card faces. The type of game cards used varies widely depending on the hall. Some halls still use traditional cardboard "hard cards," or "all-night boards," that can be marked with chips, tokens, or pennies. But most halls today use disposable strips or sheets of paper cards containing a set number of fac-es, such as six (known as a 6-on) or three (a 3-on). The process of purchasing cards is called the "buy-in," or, in other words, you pay money up front to buy cards to be used during a spe-cifi c session. Sometimes the buy-in is for single-face, stand-alone cards, but, more often, the buy-in is for tear-off, disposable sheets of papercontaining a number of card faces. Expect to spend anywhere from $1 to $20 for a minimum buy-in.

Th e Caller A person known as the "caller" picks the numbers from a basket or blower and announces them to the players. It's also the caller's respon-

sibility to announce the pattern of the game before calling the fi rst ball. There are literally dozens of patterns from which to choose, and the pat-tern call changes from game to game. The two most common patterns are straight-line bingo and coverall, or blackout. Straight-line bingo: In the simplest version, a player gets "bingo" with a fi ve-number straight line stretching from one end of the card to the other. The line can be vertical, horizontal, ordiagonal. The straight line may in-clude the free space, in which case the player would only need to have four numbers called. Coverall: Also called blackout, cov-erall is a typical jackpot game. The goal is to cover every number on the card within a certain number of calls. In a 49-number coverall, a coverall must occur within 49 calls, or else the game is over and nobody wins.

Th e Numbers The caller selects each ball at ran-dom, sometimes from an electrically operated blower machine similar to what's used to call state lotteries, or else from an old-time mechanical or manually operated cage. A rush of air blows balls into a chute, then the bingo caller selects the fi rst one and announces the letter/number com-bination to all of the players. There are 75 balls in the machine, and each one is printed with a letter from the word "bingo" and a number from 1 to 75. All of the balls are essentially the same size, shape, weight, and bal-ance, so that during the bingo game, each ball has an equal chance of being pulled. Once a number is called, the ball may be displayed on a closed-circuit tele-vision system with monitors around the room. Then, the corresponding light on the big overhead scoreboard is activated. The scoreboard, which may also display a lighted diagram of the pattern in play, is there so players can keep track of numbers already called. Some halls still have an old, nonelectric tote board that serves the same purpose. After the numbers are announced and put on the scoreboard, you need to know how to mark your cards.

Th e Daubers As each number is called, players scan their cards, and if they have the number, they mark it with a token or a dauber (a special penlike ink stamp-er). The easiest way to mark a dispos-able paper card is to use a dauber. Daubers have become an essential tool of the modern bingo player. To use the dauber, players simply remove the cap and press the wide, foam-rubber tip fi rmly on the square containing the called number, pro-ducing a large, round color smudge. The advantages of the dauber are that it's quick, permanent (nobody bump-ing the table is going to send your chips fl ying), and easy to see, so you can ignore marked boxes and concen-trate on therest of the card.

Bingo Rules and Etiquette What happens when somebody gets the bingo card pattern? The custom-ary way to announce that

you've won is simply to yell "Bin-go!" loud enough for the caller to hear. Once bingo is called, an assis-tant (sometimes called a fl oor walk-er) will come to the table right away to verify the bingo. The fl oor walker will call out the winning numbers for the caller to verify or, in fanciersetups, will simply call out an iden-tifi cation number on the card, which the caller punches into a computer that automatically verifi es or rejects the bingo. Depending on where you play, the winning bingo card may be posted for the remainder of the night so other players can inspect it.Disputes are not that common -- ei-ther you bingo or you don't -- but when discrepancies pop up, the bingo manager usually has the fi nal say. If two people call bingo on the same number, the jackpot is split evenly between them. Likewise,if three people call it, the house di-vides the pot three ways.

Common Rules Since no two bingo halls operate exactly the same way, it's a good idea to read the posted rules thor-oughly before the session begins. Be sure to look for special handouts; any extra printed rules for the night supersede what is posted. Whatever you do, don't try to al-ter a bingo card! It's not worth it, and no experienced bingo manager or caller will fall for it. Many, if not most, halls will be happy to make an example of anyone caught cheat-ing, prosecuting to the full extent of the law. Play it safe by following therules and being honest. Below are some common rules you may encounter:* In most halls, players must be 18 years of age or older.* During special high-stakes games, players may be prohibited from en-tering and leaving the hall.* Reserving specifi c cards may not be allowed.* Typically, people are not allowed to sit and watch while friends or rel-atives play; each seated person may be required to have their own buy-in. Some halls may require seated players to have an attendance ticket in plain view while they play.* If a player has bingo, it's up to him or her to stop play before the next number is called by announcing "bingo!" loud enough for the caller to hear. It's important to know that bingo must be claimed on the most-recent number called. If the caller has already started announcing the next ball, it's too late to call bingo. Likewise, as soon as the caller clos-es the game and drops the balls for the next game, any missed bingos become invalid.

Bingo Etiquette Bingo players are a friendly lot who will be more than glad to talk you through any bingo problems you might have. But don't forget that you're on their turf. Miss Man-ners doesn't have much to say about bingo specifi cally, so here are some tips to follow to avoid stepping on any toes as you make your way through the bingo hall.

Pipe down. The most important of all unwritten rules. You'll notice that regular players pipe down instantly as soon as the caller gets down to business. Watch out for lucky seats. Some players are very particular about where they sit. If you grab a seat that happens to be a lucky one, you might be asked to move. It's a good idea to go along with the request. Try to keep talking and extra noise to a minimum while numbers are being called. Keep kids quiet. Most people will understand if you have to bring the kids, but they won't tol-erate rambunctious youngsters run-ning around and yelling while they are trying to concentrate. Bring an activity or three to keep your chil-dren occupied while you play. Some-times, the hall may offer "fun" bingo cards to keep the kiddies occupied. Don't take out your frustrations on the caller. Occasionally, players on a losing streak have been known to express their displeasure by yelling "change the caller" or making other derisive or sarcastic comments the caller can hear. Chill out! The caller can't control destiny. If there is a genuine caller problem, try saying, "Louder, please" or "Slow down, please" loudly but politely. If that doesn't work, take the problem to the bingo manager. Think before you call bingo. Call-ing bingo stops the fl ow of the game. If it's a false bingo, regular players might get exasperated with you, particularly if they've already start-ed crumpling up the last game's pa-per sheets in frustration. Only smoke in the designated areas.

Bingo Playing Tips It's time to learn what seasoned bingo professionals already know. The game is steeped in ritual, rules, and special game variations. A fi rst-timer is bound to get bewildered without some sort of guidance. The following are a variety of pointers that will help you get in the groove quickly. Arrive early. It's common practice for regular players to arrive at the hall one or two hours before the ses-sion begins. This gives them ample time to get their favorite seat, pre-pare their cards (by fastening them down or predaubing spaces not needed for the pattern), grab a snack, set up their good-luck trinkets, play some pull-tabs, or gossip and play gin rummy with other regulars. Be prepared. Bring tape or a glue stick. Slippery tables can be a pain when you're trying to concentrate on your cards. Sit close to the caller. The faster you get information, the better. By sitting near the caller, you may be able to sneak a peek at the next ball as it pops out of the chute. This is a to-tally acceptable practice, so feel free to take advantage of it. However, be aware that you can't call bingo un-til after the number is announced by the caller. Stay alert. Stay on your toes, be-cause if you cover the pattern on

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6 Sandia Indian Bingo I-25 at Tramway 12:30 PM 796-7719

7 Sky City Casino 56 mi. W of Alb., Exit 102 1:00 PM 552-6017

11 Sandia Mountain Lions 1010 Candelaria NW 1:00 PM 344-2625

8 NM Sheriffs & Police 140 Juan Tabo NE 1:00 PM 298-4169

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8 NM Amateur Hockey Asso. 140 Juan Tabo NE 1:00 PM2 98-4169




8 Kiddie Kollege 140 Juan Tabo NE 7:00 PM 298-4169





11 Duke City Sertoma 1010 Candelaria NW 7:00 PM 344-2625


Isleta Gaming Palace11000 Broadway SE

Eagle 98 Bingp Hall2021 2nd St. NW

Route 66 Casino1-40 West (exit 140)

Sandia Indian Bingo1-25 at Tramway

Sky City Casino56 mi. W. of ABQ,Exit 102

Route 66 Bingo140 Juan Tabo NE

Fire Rock Casino3 miles E. of Gallup, Exit 33

Cities of Gold CasinoPojouque, NM

White Rose Bingo1010 Candelaria NW

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10 Cities of Gold Pojouque 6:30 PM 455-4242

5 Route 66 Casino I-40 West (exit 140) 7:00 PM 352-7861 6 Sandia Indian Bingo I-25 at Tramway 6:00 PM 796-7719 1 Isleta Bingo Palace 11000 Broadway SE 6:45 PM 724-3800

8 NMAHA 140 Juan Tabo NE 7:00 PM 298-4169 7 Sky City Casino 56 mi. W of Alb., Exit 102 7:00 PM 552-6017


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6 Sandia Indian Bingo I-25 at Tramway 12:30 PM 796-7719 8 GI Forum Men’s 140 Juan Tabo NE 12:30 PM 298-4169


11 Red Rose of New Mexico 1010 Candelaria 7:00 PM 344-2625





8 GI Foum Aux 140 Juan Tabo NE 7:00 PM 298-4169


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6 Sandia Indian Bingo I-25 at Tramway 12:30 PM 796-7719 8 NM Sheriffs and Police 140 Juan Tabo NE 12:30 PM 298-4169

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