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Features: Robyn Rison (304) 526-2799

What’s Up
n Every Child is an Art-
ist, 12:45-2:15 p.m. every
Wednesday. Preschool art
experience for child and care-
giver, includes story and
playtime. Dis-
count for sec-
ond child
in same
family.
Reg-
istra-
tion
required; call
(606)
329-8888. Highlands
Museum and Discovery
Center, 1620 Winchester Ave.
Ashland. Five sessions $50;
$40 members; walk-ins $10,
$8 members.
n Marshall Artist Series:
“Little Women,” 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23. This
heartwarming musical, based
on the beloved book, “Little
Women” by Louisa May Alcott,
tells the story of the March
family as they face the trials of
growing up, finding love and
finally discover the meaning of
friendship and family. Tickets,
call (304) 696-6656, (304) 523-
5757 or visit www.ticketmaster.
com. Keith-Albee Performing
Arts Center, 925 4th Ave. Hun-
tington. $55; $50; $45; youth
17 and under are half-price.
n William Shakespeare’s
“The Merry Wives of Wind-
sor,” 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sat-
urday, April 23-26. Tickets,
(304) 696-2787 or visit www.
marshall.edu/cofa. Joan C.
Edwards Performing Arts Cen-
ter at Marshall, 1600 block of
5th Avenue, Huntington.
n Wee Wednesdays,
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednes-
day, April 16 and 23. Features
“The Little House” by Virginia
Lee Burton. Craft: Construc-
tion paper houses. Questions,
call (304) 561-3500 or visit
www.theclaycenter.org. Clay
Center for the Arts & Science,
One Clay Square, Charleston.
$6.50; $5 children.
n Symphonic Band, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23. Mar-
shall University Department of
Music. Questions, call (304)
696-6417 or visit www.
marshall.edu/cofa.music. Smith
Recital Hall at Marshall Univer-
sity, 3rd Avenue, Huntington.
n Spring Quarter Brown
Bag Concert Series,
12:15 p.m. Wednesday,
April 23. Featured artist will be
Bridget Reyn-
olds. Ques-
tions, call
740-533-
4548.
Mains
Rotunda,
Riffe Cen-
ter at Ohio
University
Southern, 1804
Liberty Ave. Ironton. Free.
n “Gypsy,” Thursday,
April 24. This musical tells the
tale of vaudeville entertainer
Gypsy Rose Lee. The South-
ern Ohio Performing Arts
Association series. Call (740)
351-3600 or visit www.vrcfa.
org. Vern Riffe Center for the
Arts, Shawnee State Univer-
sity, 940 2nd St. Portsmouth.
$29-$42.
n 12:00 Jazz Ensemble,
8 p.m. Thursday, April 24.
Marshall University Depart-
ment of Music. Questions, call
(304) 696-6417 or visit www.
marshall.edu/cofa.music. Smith
Recital Hall at Marshall Univer-
sity, 3rd Avenue, Huntington.
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Versatile l
veggie John
ROSEMOND
Healthy and low-cal, artichokes can be served up ‘Family’ draws
boiled, braised, steamed or sauteed strength from
By BRENDA LUCAS
For The Herald-Dispatch husband-wife
HUNTINGTON — One
of the oldest foods known relationship
to man, the artichoke is Q: My husband often under-
a versatile vegetable mines my authority where
still regarded as exotic the kids are concerned. For
to many in the Unit- example, I believe that my
ed States. However, children should eat whatever
it’s used in everyday I put in front of them for sup-
dishes such as salads, per. I refuse to be a short-order
pastas and casseroles cook. If they don’t eat what I
in Mediterranean coun- fix, they get no supper. The
tries. main offender is our 4-year-
Cooks everywhere also old. When he doesn’t want
believe the vegetable is dif- to eat what I have fixed, my
ficult to prepare, and there’s husband will go and make him
only one way to prepare a grilled cheese sandwich. I’ve
them — by boiling. Arti- complained about this, but he
chokes do require trim- keeps right on doing it. What
ming, similar to peeling should I do?
and coring an apple, peel- A: I recommend one or more
ing a potato or chopping of the following: (1) make your
an onion. husband sit in the corner for
Artichokes are a healthy, low-calo- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, one hour wearing a dunce cap,
rie and low-sodium food. A 12-ounce chopped Send us your recipes (2) send him to bed early with-
artichoke contains no fat, is cholesterol 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese Do you have a great recipe out his supper, (3) have him
free and has 25 calories. They are a 1 teaspoon garlic powder to share with the Tri-State? The sleep outside in the dog house,
good source of fiber, vitamin C, potas- 1 teaspoon onion powder Herald-Dispatch is seeking your (4) make him write “I will
sium, folate and magnesium. 2 cans crescent dough favorite recipes for possible publi- support my wife in front of my
Artichokes can be braised, steamed,
1
⁄2 cup mayonnaise cation. You may send recipes that children” 100 times, (5) make
sautéed, marinated, microwaved, stir- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thaw focus on health, length of prepara- him stand on a busy street cor-
fried and baked. Probably the most and drain chopped spinach. Chop arti- tion, the use of seasonal produce ner wearing a sandwich board
popular way to serve this vegetable is choke into very small pieces. Mix arti- or that are just plain too tasty not that reads “Need help…Do not
whole, as an appetizer, with butter or choke, spinach, mayonnaise, cheese, to share. understand what ‘Husband’
in favorite sauce for dipping. garlic powder and onion powder in Send them to Robyn Rison at means.”
large bowl. On waxed paper, roll out P.O. Box 2017, Huntington, WV, Ten years ago and more,
This appetizer is from “Cooking crescent dough with rolling pin (one 25720 or by e-mail at rrison@ men were complaining about
with Smitty’s Mom” by Barbara Smith can at a time, on separate sheets of herald-dispatch.com. wives who acted like their
with Michael W. Smith: waxed paper). Make sure perforations wedding vows read “I take you
BAK E D S PINAC H - AR TIC H OK E are pressed together. Spread half of to be my husband until chil-
SPREAD mix on each crescent sheet. Roll up Cook chicken-rice mix as directed. dren do us part.” Today, almost
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, to form long roll. Press bottom seam Cool. Drain artichoke hearts, reserv- as many women are complain-
drained and chopped closed. Wrap in waxed paper, place in ing liquid from one jar. Chop these ing about husbands who would
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped freezer, allowing to freeze overnight. up coarsely. Combine reserved liquid rather play with their children
spinach, cooked and drained Remove from freezer about 1⁄4 hour to with mayonnaise and curry. Mix all than have intelligent conversa-
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or 1 hour before baking. Remove waxed ingredients and chill. This is best if tion, who value approval from
mozzarella cheese paper. Cut into 1⁄2 to 1-inch round slices. made the day before serving. their kids more than affection
1
⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder Place on baking sheet pan or baking from their wives, who are
Dash cayenne pepper stone about 1-inch apart. Bake in oven These recipes are from my collec- more interested in being good
1 cup parmesan cheese 15-20 minutes. tion: dads than being good partners.
1 cup mayonnaise ARTICHOKES WITH LIGHT HONEY Why is this? I have my own
Dash Worcestershire sauce ARTICHOKE RICE SALAD MUSTARD DIP theories, but I want to hear
Mix ingredients well; spoon into light- 1 (6-ounce) package chicken, vermi- 4 medium artichokes from the men, or boys, as the
1
ly-greased 1-quart casserole or soufflé celli rice mix ⁄2 cup light mayonnaise case may well be. E-mail me
dish. Bake at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes. 2 (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke 2 teaspoons honey at parentingstories@aol.com.
1
Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. hearts ⁄2 teaspoon mustard Tell me, guys, why you are
1 1
⁄2 cup mayonnaise ⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice more interested in the rela-
1
These two recipes are from “Fannin ⁄2 teaspoon curry Wash artichokes under cold running tionship with your kids than
Family and Friends Favorite Foods, 20 stuffed olives, sliced water, cutting off stem at base and with your wives, and tell me,
2001:” 1 bunch green onions, chopped, removing small bottom leaves. Stand furthermore, why you think
SPINACH ARTICHOKE PINWHEELS white part and little of green tops it’s cool for a grown man to be
1
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke quarters ⁄2 large green pepper, chopped Please see ARTICHOKES/6C a child’s best buddy.
The sad truth is, everyone
has their limits, and that even
applies to the World’s Great-
est Parenting Expert. I have
Kindred Spirits: A Celebration of Food & Wine no answer to “What can I do
about a spouse who will not
get on the same page with me
Marshall Artists Series hosts culinary fundraising event
concerning the kids?” other
than “Just remember that the
The Herald-Dispatch Miles to salute Jack’s final days as kids will be gone someday,
HUNTINGTON — Tick- a bachelor. The mismatched pair and you’ll have your marriage
ets are still available for a few soon find themselves drowning back.” Unfortunately, when
events during Marshall Art- in wine, women, and mid-life the kids are gone, finally, if
ists Series’ exciting culinary crisis. $25 per person. ever, the marriage may have so
fundraising event, Kindred On the Run: 7 p.m. April 28 much dust on it that it may not
Spirits: A Celebration of Food — Janet McCormick, author of be findable.
and Drink. the new cookbook, “10-Minute The normal state of affairs
Many classes and events Meals” and owner of the Tea in the modern family is such
quickly sold out this season, Room Café, will demonstrate that the word “family” applies
but a limited number of spac- preparation of healthy 10-min- loosely, if at all. A family is
es still remain for a couple ute dinners, desserts, and appe- defined by an adult or adults
upcoming events. Class sizes tizers using fresh, whole ingre- who impart, through example
are limited. dients. Time may be minimized and assignment, good values
Here are the remaining and sacrificed, but taste and to children. The role of the
events. presentation never are. Come family is to strengthen culture.
A Picture and a Pinot: 7 p.m. hungry. $50 per person. At The Jeremy McKnight/For The Herald-Dispatch As such, the primary job of
April 25 — At the historic Keith- Tea Room Café, located in the Kevin and Cinda Kahl attend Kindred Spirits:Sparkle and Stars the adult or adults who head a
Albee Performing Arts Center, Finishing Touch Gallery across at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center in Huntington for a family is to impart—through
sit back with a glass of Pinot Noir from Three Gables Surgery Marshall University Artist Series fundraiser Sunday. example, instruction, correc-
and enjoy the hit movie “Side- Center, Proctorville. tion, and assignment— good
ways.” This movie shot Pinot Scarborough Fair: 7-9 p.m. will float through the room as use of aromatic fresh herbs, values to children.
Noir into stardom as it followed April 29 — Essences of pars- renowned local caterer, Sharon
the wine tasting trip of Jack and ley, sage, rosemary and thyme Pressman, demonstrates the Please see CULINARY/6C Please see PARENTING/6C

CREATIVE: Sometimes
creative minds pay off, and
they did recently for sev-
eral competitors in Cabell
County Reading Council’s
creative writing contest.
First-place elementary win-
ners for poetry were Shellie
Adkins, Salt Rock; Kayleigh
Gwin and Jessica Maxwell,
Cox Landing; Alena Krause
and Taylor Jordan, Village
of Barboursville; Hunter
Blankenship, Martha; Kane
Smith, Evelyn Wilson and
Erica Gibson, Huntington
Middle; and Katie Adkins,
Huntington High.
MILITARY: Air Force Air-
man Brandon M. Myers
graduated from basic military
training at Lackland Air Force
Base, San Antonio, Texas. He
is the son of Petra Myers-
Ichite of Huntington. He
graduated from Huntington
High in 2002.
B-I-N-G-O: That’s the name of
Brenda
LUCAS
COMMUNITY NEWS
the game; however, Develop-
mental Therapy Center’s first
annual basket bingo begins at
6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at
Huntingtonized Federal Credit
Union, 481 8th Ave. W. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions
are also available. Admission
is $20 for 20 games. Advanced
admission purchases receive
two free raffle tickets. Call
(304) 523-1164.
HOLE-IN-ONE: Chesapeake
High School Academic Boost-
ers sponsor its third annual
golf outing Saturday, May 3,
at Diamond Links Golf Club.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.,
followed by shotgun start at 9
a.m. Food is catered by Texas
Roadhouse. The cost is $50
or $200 per team. Proceeds
go toward scholarships for
Chesapeake High seniors. Call
Kirk Wells, (606) 547-6336, or
Doug Scott, (740) 867-0130.
CAKE: Four Buford Chap-
ter, National Society of the
American Revolution members
recently participated in the
“Welcome Home Vets Events”
at Marshall University Student
Center. Jesse McClain, Yvone
Johnson, Ellen Marcum and
Jill Ashworth provided deco-
rated cakes for the event, which
was hosted by Veterans Affairs
Medical Center.
NAMED: Carissa Turley,
a Milton resident, has been
named to Shepherd Universi-
ty’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi
honor society. Those eligible
for membership are second
semester juniors in the upper
five percent of their class and
the upper 10 percent of seniors.
Congratulations Carissa on
this recognition.
NO JOKE: Joker Phillips,
offensive co-coordinator for
the University of Kentucky
football team, spoke recently
at the annual Boy Scout Lead-
ership luncheon at the KYOVA
Mall. Joker is in his fifth year
at the university, serving as
assistant coach-offensive coor-
dinator/wide receivers.
BELATED BIRTHDAYS:
Charles Stone, retired law
enforcement officer, and
Tom Gilpin, April 2; Jean-
nie Dennison, April 3; Alan
Hamilton, April 4; Austin
Clark, April 6; William Keck,
retired law enforcement offi-
cer, David Januszkiewicz
and Carolee Rahal, April 7;
Jack Hagan, April 8; Larry
Pinkerman, retired law
enforcement officer, Wayne
Clark, Charles Haynie, Son-
ja Jolley, Bud Wheeler, April
14; Larry Carroll, retired law
enforcement officer, Wilda
Dorsey, April 15; Christine
Castle, Margaret Sperry,
Anita Williamson, April 16.
BELATED ANNIVERSARIES:
Elizabeth and Lester Wil-
liams, April 7; Karen and
Devin Tubert, April 15.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:
Susan Morton, Gwyneth
LoCascio, Doris Justice,
Marty Gritton, Alex Milum,
Mark Hanna, Kim Nathan
Lewis, Helen Dailey, Willa
Mae Roberts, Jake Merritt,
fifth grader at Guyandotte
Elementary, Buck Farley,
Linda Jalen Pennington,
Isaiah Settle, Joslyn Duff,
Jerimone Tolliver, Andy
Watson, Judy Clark, Mor-
gan Hess, Stacy Hess, David
Mewaldt, Matt Olson, Pat-
rick Williams, Janet Moore,
Curtis Al-Basha and David
Mewaldt. Wilbur Kermit
turns 62. Stephanie Chris-
tine Yuhasz spends her last
year (12) before becoming a
teenager. Lee Black, retired
law enforcement officer, also
wears a birthday hat.
TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES:
Paw Taw Square Dancers
Glen and Coletta Van Atta
celebrate; Niles and Heidi
Marshall.
CHUCKLE: A Sunday school
teacher was telling her fourth-
grade class about the three
Wise Men bringing gifts to
Baby Jesus. A little girl who
had recently become the big
sister of a brand-new baby
brother said: “Well, I guess
gold and all that stuff are all
right, but I’ll bet Mary really
wished somebody had brought
some diapers.”
Send items to Brenda
Lucas, in care of The Herald-
Dispatch, P.O. Box 2017,
Huntington, WV 25720; fax to
(304) 526-2857; or e-mail to
bklucas53@aol.com.