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Community members can glory in a performance that is anything but small when the folk-pop duo The Small Glories come to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, Jan. 18. Born of the Canadian prairies and brought together by fate, Cara Luft and JD Edwards make up the group that features rich vocals and combinations of clawhammer banjo, guitar and harmonica.

Doors for the performance will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m in the Armes Hall. Admission costs $15 for cafe seating and $25 for table top seating. The show is part of the LIVE@ARMES concert series.

Tickets can be purchased through the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts box office, 200 W. Main Cross St., in person Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., online at mcpa.org or by call-

ing 419-423-2787 during box office hours.

Named one of NPR Music’s “Artists to Watch at SXSW 2019,” The Small Glories formed after Edwards and Luft were brought together by acci-dent at an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s venerable West End Cultural Centre. The two decided to blend their overlap-ping musical talents, bringing Luft’s acoustic guitar and claw-hammer banjo skill together with Edwards’ acoustic and electric guitar skill while join-ing their voices. The resulting sound runs the folk-pop gamut with rich vocals that tear at the soul, and the duo’s onstage chemistry pairs well with their performance energy.

The group’s sophomore album, “Assiniboine & The Red,” was named after two rivers that converge in Win-nipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the hometown of both members. The harmonies of the duo’s voices go hand in hand with multicultural elements blended throughout largely folk-rooted production.

For more information about The Small Glories, visit www.thesmallglories.com. For more information about the perfor-mance, visit mcpa.org

Findlay First Edition will hold its annual Celebration of Music performance from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ Donnell The-ater. The Findlay High School show choir will be joined by The Friars of the Univer-sity of Michigan and Up in the Air of Tiffin

University.Doors for the event will open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased through the Mar-athon Center for the Performing Arts box office, 200 W. Main Cross St., in person from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, online at mcpa.org or by calling 419-423-2787 during box office hours.

Now in its 36th season, Findlay First Edition’s distinctive performing style has claimed 100 grand championships and over 60 national awards. FFE is under the direc-tion of Kevin Manley, Alycia Althaus and Andy Haines.

Up in the Air, founded in 1995 at Tiffin University, performs 50-70 shows each year with an eclectic repertoire of a cappella pop, soul, jazz, funk and rock. The eight-mem-ber group has appeared before audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe. Up in the Air is directed by Brad Rees.

The Friars, a nine-member men’s choir, was founded in 1955. Named for a University of Michigan drinking society of the 1900s, the group has recorded nearly 20 CDs and toured throughout the world.

For more information about the concert, visit mcpa.org

Duo performs Jan. 18 as part of LIVE@ARMES series

Photo providedFOLK-POP DUO The Small Glories bring their blend of rich vocals and combinations of clawhammer banjo, guitar and harmonica to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 18.

FFE to host pair of University groups Jan. 17 at MCPA

Photos providedFINDLAY FIRST EDITION (above) will hold its annual Celebration of Music performance Jan. 17 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. The Findlay High School show choir will also be joined by The Friars (below left) of the Univeristy of Michigan and Up in the Air (below right) of Tiffin University.

By MARK KENNEDY AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

Welcome to January, which, in terms of quality movies, is the worst, the lowest, the abyss.

Actually, that’s pretty accurate when it comes to the latest, straight-to-January release “Underwater,” which steals from “The Abyss” and many other movies like “Alien” and even “Godzilla.”

The filmmakers started with an over-used thriller cliche — trapped workers far from home, often in space. This time they’re deep under the waves. Then disaster strikes, forcing them out. Then a monster or two are added. Everyone making it hopes all the suckers (sorry, viewers) never saw “The Abyss,” “The Rift,” “Sphere,” “The Rig” or half a dozen other films that plow the same field.

“Underwater” certainly isn’t as bad as it could have been but it is leaking badly long before it reaches its limp conclusion, despite strong work by Kristen Stewart doing her best impression of Sigourney Weaver in “Aliens.”

Following a mercifully short scene-setting sequence, Stewart and a ragtag group of deep-sea miners find themselves the only survivors among an original 316-

person crew when an earthquake rocks their sprawling underwater station 7 miles below the Pacific Ocean.

The pressure down there is 8 tons per square inch and its firmly pressing down on Stewart to save this film. Along for the harrowing ride is Vincent Cassel as the rig captain, Jessica Henwick as a marine biol-ogy researcher and two tech guys played by John Gallagher Jr. and T.J. Miller. The role Miller has assumed is also the wise-guy jokester, but he manages to land not a single funny line.

You know the drill here: Don’t get too close to any of these characters. Not all are going to make it. They have to move fast in knee-deep water through tunnels and across the ocean floor with fast-depleting oxygen. Oh, by the way, the drilling seems to have awoken mysterious sea beasts.

Director William Eubank keeps the action taut and the look of the film is real-istically impressive and dark, with grimy, dirty workers donning cool dive suits that make them each look like Transform-ers. His camera often goes tight on the shocked faces inside the helmets. Stewart, in particular, shines with a combination of steely nerves and harrowing expres-sions. She also spends a suspiciously large amount of time in her underwear.

Alas, the pretty cool special effects break down when it comes to the mon-sters, which resemble Swamp Things bred with Olive Garden calamari. When they are just glimpses, they’re terrifying. The filmmakers should have left them in shadows.

The screenplay by Brian Duffield and Adam Cozad does try to reach for depth in this disaster-monster hybrid by won-dering if humans messing with Mother Nature is the cause of such misery. “We did this!” the marine biology researcher screams. “We took too much! We’re not supposed to be down here!” But that’s as

deep (sorry) as the filmmakers go. Stewart begins the film in a melan-

cholic mood — “There’s a comfort to cynicism. There’s a lot less to lose,” she wonders — and ends her odyssey tri-umphant, hopeful and certain. But she missed all those emergency computer announcements along the way that

warned her film was in trouble: “Struc-tural failure imminent! Structural failure imminent!”

“Underwater,” a 20th Century Fox release, is rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and terror, and brief strong language. Running time: 95 minutes. Two stars out of four.

Movie fails to climb out of January film abyss

Stewart can’t save ‘Underwater’ from sinking

Courtesy of Twentieth Century FoxKRISTEN STEWART stars in the science fiction horror film “Underwater.”

EventsFULL MOON HIKEToday

Trek the nature preserve trails by moonlight during this hike cel-ebrating the full moon of January, also known as the wolf moon. It is recommended that partici-pants bring a flashlight and dress accordingly for weather. Admis-sion: Free. Time: 8-9 p.m. Loca-tion: Seitz Family Pavilion, The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve, 14321 Township Road 7L, Pan-dora. Information: Preregistration is required. Call 419-384-7195 or email thequarryfarm@gmail.com to register.

DISCOVER ORIONJan. 17

Winter is the best time for viewing Orion, one of the most well-known constellations in the sky. Guests at this event will visit the Hancock Park District’s por-table planetarium for a show about Orion and its two main stars, Rigel and Betelgeuse. Attendees will also learn about the Orion Nebula. Participants are required to sit on the floor, and there is a maximum of 25 participants for this event. Admission: Free. Reg-ister by 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Discovery Center, Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. Information: Visit www.hancockparks.com or call the park district office at 419-425-7275.

PAINT & TAKEJan. 18

Each participant at this event will receive a free miniature to paint, while resident miniature painter Jeremy Frazier will show the step-by-step process of paint-ing miniatures. All paints and supplies will be provided, and participants will take home their miniatures. Admission: Free. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Post Board Gaming, 441 E. Sandusky St. Information: Visit the Paint & Take Event Facebook page for more information.

QUILT MAKING: OPEN HOUSEJan. 19

Sarah Fishel invites partici-pants to learn the art of quilt making. Sarah will share some of her favorite quilt patterns and show visitors how to set them. Participants are allowed to bring a favorite scrap of fabric to swap with other quilters. All ages are welcome. Admission: Free. Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: McKin-nis House, Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. 224. Informa-tion: Visit www.hancockparks.com or call the Hancock Park District office at 419-425-7275.

COLLAGE AND COCOAJan. 25

Participants of this event will learn how to make a collage. Amanda Brasfield, creator of Spiritus Collage, will demonstrate expression through collage making. The program is for teens in grades 6-12. Admission: Free. Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: Lindamood Room, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. Informa-tion: Visit www.findlaylibrary.org

PENGUINS IN WATERCOLORJan. 25

Jeanne Beutler will lead this painting class for all abilities. This

instructor-led session will guide participants through a painting of a three-member penguin family. All materials and supplies will be provided. Admission: $25. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Findlay Art League, 117 W. Crawford St. Information: For more informa-tion visit www.findlayartleague.org or call 419-422-7847.

COMEDY JAMJan. 25

Celebrating its 18th season, the University of Findlay Comedy Jam will feature three comedians. This PG-13 show will see commentary on topics ranging from parent-ing to popular culture. Shawn Felipe will emcee the show, while Flo Hernandez will be a featured performer and Justin Rupple will headline. Admission: $20 general admission, $15 for students. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. Information: Tick-ets can be purchased through the Marathon Center for the Perform-ing Arts box office, online at mcpa.org or by calling 419-423-2787.

‘ROMEO AND JULIET’ BALLETJan. 28

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa will bring Shakespeare’s tragic love story and Prokofiev’s music to the stage of the Mara-thon Center. The Ukraine-based company is recognized as one of the most prestigious institutions of classical ballet, performing mas-terpieces from “Giselle” to “Swan Lake.” Admission: $28 to $65. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Mara-thon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. Infor-mation: Tickets can be purchased through the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts box office, online at mcpa.org or by calling 419-423-2787.

FUNDAY SUNDAYFirst Sunday of the month

This monthly event for chil-dren features storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. Each event is based on a monthly theme. February’s theme is “Wildlife Safari.” Admission: Free. Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Loca-tion: Mazza Museum, Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, University of Findlay. Informa-tion: Contact Museum Educa-tion and Volunteer Coordinator Heather Sensel at 419-434-4777 or senselh@findlay.edu

MusicBOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGIATE CHORALEJan. 19

As part of the First Presby-terian Church Artist Series, the Bowling Green State University Collegiate Chorale will hold this concert to mark the beginning of the group’s winter concert tour. The tour will take the group to Louisiana and back, with numer-ous performances along the way. Admission: Free. Time: 2 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main St. Infor-mation: A free-will offering will be taken to help offset the chorale’s tour expenses.

BEACH BASH CONCERTFeb. 8

The Reunion Band will bring their blend of ’60s and ’70s rock

to the Elks Lodge for this concert meant to welcome coming warmer weather. The band will play from 7-10 p.m. Those who attend are invited to wear shorts, flip flops and Hawaiian shirts. Breadsticks will be provided by Campus Polly-eyes. Raffles will be held through-out the night. Admission: $7. Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. Loca-tion: Elks Lodge, 900 W. Melrose Ave. Information: Call Jeff Jenson at 419-889-5527.

‘LOVE IS IN THE AIR’Feb. 13

Held in the lobby of Yoder Recital Hall, this event features two performances of live music by Bluffton University’s Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association students and faculty. Music will be accompanied by a four-course tasting menu pre-pared and served by the Bluffton University Nutrition Association. Child care will be provided for $5 per child. Proceeds will assist students attending professional development conferences. Admis-sion: $25 general admission, $185 for a table of eight. Time: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton Uni-versity, 1 University Drive, Bluff-ton. Information: Tickets can be purchased through Merv Schrock by emailing schrockm@bluffton.edu

Theater‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’Through Jan. 19

The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will pay tribute to playwright Neil Simon with a production of his comedy “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” The play focuses on the star and writers of a TV comedy-variety show in the ’50s, inspired by Simon’s own early career expe-rience as a junior writer for “Your Show of Shows” and “Caesar’s Hour.” Admission: $19.75 general admission, $17.75 for seniors, $9.75 for students and children. Time: 8 p.m. for Thursday shows, Friday and Saturday shows; 2:30 p.m. for Sunday shows. Location: The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 Tenth St., Toledo. Informa-tion: Call 419-243-9277 or visit toledorep.org

‘BANDSTAND’Jan. 23

“Bandstand” follows musician Donny Novitski, who is attempt-ing to lead his band of fellow veterans into competition for America’s next swing band sen-sation. Along the way, the group navigates the demands of compe-tition, complicated relationships and the after-effects of war. When Donny meets a beautiful singer named Julia, he finds the perfect harmony that could take his band of brothers all the way to the top. To succeed, it will require every ounce of talent, stamina and raw nerve the group possesses. Admission: $50 to $75. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Nis-wonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, 10700 Ohio

118 S, Van Wert. Information: For tickets, call 419-238-6722 or visit www.npacvw.org

ExhibitsFOUNDERS’ SHOWThrough Jan. 31

The Findlay Art League will feature art that was created by founding and longtime members who have contributed to the foun-dation of the organization in its gallery during the month of Janu-ary. Admission: Free. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thurs-days, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Loca-tion: The Findlay Art League, 117 W. Crawford St. Information: Call 419-306-5720.

‘BETWEEN LIGHT AND SHADOW’Through Feb. 9

This installation by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha spans three galleries. Works use intricate patterns of light and shadow to evoke the sacred while raising questions of exclu-sion and belonging. Agha, born in Lahore, Pakistan, won top honors at ArtPrize 2014 for “Intersec-tions,” which will complete the presentation of the installation. Admission: $12 general admis-sion; $10 for seniors, military, college students; $7 for those ages 5-17; free for kids under 5. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: https://www.toledomuseum.org/art/

exhibitions/anila-quayyum-agha-between-light-and-shadow

‘DO YOU HEAR THE CHILDREN WEEPING?’Through Feb. 13

Artist Eric Finzi draws on early 20th century images of child labor taken by Lewis Hine to create a suite of paintings made with epoxy resin. Using temperature, gravity, viscosity, syringes and needles, Finzi creates a sense of time embedded within paintings that embrace order and chaos. The pathos of the working children, whether covered in dust from coal mines, soiled from shucking oysters or exhausted from work-ing fields, is fossilized in layers of resin. Admission: Free. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Farmer Family Gallery, the Ohio State University at Lima, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima. Information: lima.osu.edu

‘EVERYTHING IS RHYTHM’Through Feb. 22

“Everything Is Rhythm: Mid-Century Art and Music” is a multisensory exhibit featur-ing a selection of 20th-century abstract paintings paired with carefully curated musical com-position, engaging visitors in a multisensory experience that simultaneously engenders close looking, contemplation and a consideration of the connection between visual and auditory art forms. Admission: Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomu-seum.org

WOMEN OF SPIEGEL GROVEThrough March 29

This exhibit features stories of women who were connected to President Rutherford B. Hayes’ family and Spiegel Grove, as well as national women’s history from suffrage to the #MeToo movement. The exhibit coincides with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. Visitors can take pictures in a women’s suffrage scene, record their own video about experi-ences with women’s history and immerse themselves in his-torically important speeches by women. Admission: $13. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sat-urday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and holidays. Location: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove,

Fremont. Information: 419-332-2081.

‘FIREFLIES ON THE WATER’Through April 26

This installation by artist Yayoi Kusama speaks to the ongo-ing investigation into the relation-ship between a person’s self, the space a person occupies and the ungraspable concept of infinity. Visitors will be allowed to take part in the installation, which uti-lizes lights and mirrors to trans-port viewers to a space that seems endlessly expansive. Attendees can experience Kusama’s unique, singular vision firsthand. Admis-sion: $5. Time: 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Thurs-days and Fridays; 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturdays; 12:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sundays. Location: Canaday Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: www.toledomu-seum.org/kusama

Ticket WatchTickets are now on sale for the

following events: Chaka Khan — Jan. 26, 7:30

p.m., Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. $76 to $88; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Dustin Lynch — Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., The Fillmore Detroit. $25 to $66; 800-653-8000, www.livena-tion.com

Brett Young — Jan. 31, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $51 to $163; 800-745-3000, www.ticket-master.com

Korn & Breaking Benjamin — Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Schottenstein Center, Columbus. $43 to $89; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmas-ter.com

The Lumineers — Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. $37 to $299; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Martin Lawrence — Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Schottenstein Center, Columbus. $45 to $109; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Brantley Gilbert — Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $38 to $68; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Zac Brown Band — March 14, 7 p.m., Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. $39 to $126; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Chris Stapleton — April 22, 7 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $69 to $99; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

Harry Styles — July 15, 8 p.m., Rocket Mortgage Field-House, Cleveland. $59 to $395; 800-653-8000, www.livenation.com

Photo providedTHE FINDLAY ART LEAGUE will hold a Founders’ Show featuring art that was created by longtime and founding members. The group was founded in 1947.

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Kinship Care is when a relative takes over the full-time care of a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to do so.

For many people, reading the definition above brings a specific picture to mind. Gone are the days where only low-income minority families find themselves in a position where parents can no longer care for their children. Addiction is a large contributor in the destruc-tion of American families. As the opioid epi-demic finds its way to all communities, children removed from homes is also a widespread issue.

In Ohio, there are 227,862 children living in the homes of family members other than their parents. Of that group, 185,469 live with their grandparents. To put this number into prospective, the population of Akron is 198,006. A whole city’s worth of children are being raised by their grandparents. Look around your neigh-borhood or family; grandparents raising grand-children are everywhere.

How children end up at the front door of their grandparents’ home differs from case to case. There are, however, three common situations. The first is when a parent drops off the children and simply does not return. The

second is when grandparents know of abuse or neglect and file for custody. The third is when children services receives a report, finds evi-dence of abuse, removes the children from the home and places them with the grandparents.

Grandparents are often surprised by the placement of children in their homes. Some in this position are retired or living on limited funds, which often leaves grandparents scram-bling to figure out their finances. Although there are many programs available to support the re-parenthood of grandparents, most in this position do not know where to start.

What can you do? Grandparents raising their grandchildren come from all walks of life. They could be your neighbors, friends, members of your church or your family. The one thing most of them struggle to find is child care. They just want a chance to go to the grocery store alone. Offer to sit with the kids sometime. It would mean the world to these grandparents. After all, what affects one family affects the whole community.

Camp is a clinical counseling graduate stu-dent at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. If you have a mental health question, please send it to: Mental Health Moment, The Cou-rier, P.O. Box 609 45839.

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D I S H I N G U P C O M F O R T F O O DD I S H I N G U P C O M F O R T F O O D

By ADDIE BROYLESAUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

It’s comfort food season.With colder temperatures

come a desire to cozy up and make something warm, usually a soup or a stew, but sometimes a butter-covered carbohydrate, too.

If you’re on a ketogenic (or other low-carb) diet, it can be hard to find low-carb, high-protein meals that are worth getting nostalgic about.

Austin blogger Jennifer Marie Garza offers a solution in her new book, “Keto Friendly Recipes: Easy Keto for Busy People”: chicken and flour-free dumplings. (OK, her recipe calls for coconut flour, but it’s grain-free.)

The key to the dumpling’s consistency is the mozzarella, egg yolks and xanthan gum, which combine to make just the right texture and taste to go along with the homemade chicken soup.

Garza, who gained an internet following through her

popular Facebook group, “Keto Friendly Recipes,” says that even her non-keto friends love this recipe, and she points out that the dumplings don’t need to cook for very long.

You’ll also need a silicone mat and a rolling pin to make them, but this technique will come in handy this winter when you want to make any kind of dumpling soup.

By ADDIE BROYLESAUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Shrimp and grits are a cozy meal that can feed a crowd, but it can take a while to cook each element, especially if you’re not accustomed to cooking (and stirring) grits that are cooking on a stove.

Melissa Clark, the New York Times columnist and author of

several best-selling cookbooks, knows that a multi-cooker will make quick work of just about any comfort food, which was the focus of her 2018 book, “Com-fort in an Instant.”

This recipe is a good exam-ple of how you can cook multiple elements of a dish in an Instant Pot at the same time by taking advantage of the wire racks that come with them.

By sauteing aromatics and tomatoes in the bottom of the pot and placing a bowl of grits on top, you can keep the grits and the tomato bacon mixture separate until serving. The shrimp cook so quickly that you won’t cook them under pressure, but instead, you’ll cook them in the tomato mixture after the sauce and grits have cooked under pressure.

Shepherd’s Pie

Yield: 2 servings

¾ pound Idaho or russet potatoes1 tablespoon canola oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 cup frozen chopped onion1 cup sliced carrots1 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken broth, divided use½ pound lamb cubes cut from the leg, fat removed cut into ½-inch cubes2 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce¼ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)

Preheat broiler. Wash potatoes, do not peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large nonstick skillet that can go from stovetop to broiler. Add cold water to cover. Cover with a lid, cook on high 15 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Drain and mash with a potato ricer, sieve or in a food processor. Mix with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Using the same skillet sauté the onion, carrots and 1 table-spoon chicken broth over medium-high heat, until onions are soft and golden, 5 minutes. Add more chicken broth if pan becomes too dry. Add the lamb and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour on top and add the remaining chicken broth, tomato paste and rosemary. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Add Worcestershire and salt and pepper to taste. Taste for seasoning adding more Worcestershire if needed.

Spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with cheese. Place under boiler 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

Chase away the cold with some hot Shepherd’s Pie

By LINDA GASSENHEIMERTRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Shepherd’s Pie is a tradi-tional pub dish. It’s made with lamb cubes (or ground beef), some vegetables, a tomato-based sauce and topped with mashed potatoes and cheese.

Shrimp and Grits with Bacon and CheddarServes: 4

1½ pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp1½ tablespoons Old Bay seasoning2 slices smoked bacon, diced1 small onion, diced1 small red bell pepper, diced1 jalapeño, seeded (if desired) and diced2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed½ cup old-fashioned or stone-ground grits1 cup whole milk¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)2 tablespoons unsalted butter½ tablespoon fresh lemon juiceSliced scallions, for servingHot sauce and/or lemon wedges, for serving

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp and Old Bay seasoning. Cover and let marinate at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Using the sauté function, scatter the bacon into the pressure cooker pot and cook, stirring fre-quently, until browned and the fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes. Leaving the fat in the pan, transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.

Stir the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic into the pot. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and ½ teaspoon of the salt, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom, and turn off the sauté function.

In a medium metal (not glass) bowl that fits in the pressure cooker, stir together the grits, milk, 1 cup water and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

If your steamer rack has handles, place the bowl on the rack and lower everything into the pres-sure cooker pot, setting it over the tomato mixture. If your rack does not have handles, first place the rack in the pot, then lower in the bowl using a homemade sling.

Lock the lid into place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.Carefully remove the bowl from the pressure cooker, using the sling or oven mitts. Stir the ched-

dar and butter into the grits, adding more milk or water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Using the sauté function, stir the marinated shrimp and lemon juice into the tomato mixture in the pressure cooker pot and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.

To serve, spoon the grits onto serving bowls and top with the shrimp and tomato mixture, reserved bacon, scallions, and hot sauce and/or lemon wedges on the side.

Try this Instant Pot shrimp and grits

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ADDIE BROYLES/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Chicken and Dumpling SoupServes: 6

FOR THE SOUP:1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighsSalt and black pepper4 stalks celery, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken broth8 tablespoons butter, melted2 bay leaves

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:½ cup coconut flour2 cups shredded part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon xanthan gum3 large egg yolks

To make the soup: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot and brown for 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Add the celery, onion, garlic and thyme to the pot and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups water, the stock, melted butter, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Add the chicken back, bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred the meat from the bones with a fork. Dis-card the bones (or save to make the stovetop chicken stock below). Add the shredded chicken back to the Dutch oven and cook for another 10 minutes, until heated through.

To make the dumplings: Have a silicone mat ready. Place the mozzarella in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the micro wave oven until fully melted, about 1½ minutes. Add the coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and egg yolks and mix together. It will make a stiff dough.

Transfer the dough to the silicone mat and knead until smooth. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to the edges of the mat, or until it’s ½-inch thick. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, gently cut strips of dough about 1 inch wide. Sprinkle the strips with a bit of coconut flour so they don’t stick to one another.

Just before serving, carefully add the strips to the soup, 4 or 5 at a time so they won’t stick to each other, and cook very gently for 2 to 3 minutes. For a creamier soup, stir in ½ cup heavy cream after the dumplings have cooked. Serve immediately.

Low-carb chicken and dumplings for keto lovers

ADDIE BROYLES/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

THE COURIER & REVIEW TIMESSATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020E4

Former Findlay biologist helps make Pheasants Forever

U pland habitat disap-peared quickly in Ohio; so quickly that a single generation saw the

decline and near extirpation of many wildlife species.

Advances in drainage allowed once marginal farm ground to be dried and the plow and planter utilized. Farm equipment became larger and more efficient while additional lands continued to be tilled to quickly push excess water from fields to waterways. Similar drainage technology promoted the expansion of rural housing.

These mixed blessings led to bumper crops of corn, wheat and soy-beans, which help feed an evolving world and pay the family bills. But they sacrificed much of the uplands that held pheasants, bobolinks, quail and meadowlarks, as well as a large variety of other upland-dependent species, both plant and animal.

State wildlife agencies recog-nized these catastrophic declines and formulated plans in hopes that they could stop, or at least slow down, these losses. Soon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture responded through programs that not only recognized habitat decline but also addressed growing threats to water quality, erosion and flood-ing, the most well known being the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

When I first transferred to the Division of Wildlife’s District 2 office in Findlay, John Beall was the freshly appointed private lands biologist. His job was to assist landowners in northwest Ohio in designing plans to improve wildlife habitat and to assist in coordinating these conser-vation projects with farm service agencies.

We became well acquainted due to our overlapping professional con-cerns including habitat restoration, deer management, wood duck nest-ing box placement and maintenance, as well as each of us enjoying trap and skeet shooting at a local conser-vation club.

One day in about 1984, I remem-ber picking up my mail at the local post office and discovering a news-paper-type flyer. It was from some fledgling conservation group calling itself “Pheasants Forever” and was based out of the upper Midwest. The name struck me as peculiar because pheasants were quickly finding themselves landing in “Never-Never Land” — a long way from “Forever.”

Upon reading it, I found that the organization was the brainchild of a group of dedicated pheasant hunt-ers who were witnessing the steady and steep declines of their favorite game bird. They quickly realized the

connection between upland habitat loss and declining pheasant popula-tions. They began exploring what they could do to stop this expanding extirpation.

After finishing the flyer and giving it my pessimistic “lots of luck” nod, I gave it to John at the office. He told me that he’d heard of the group but he maintained a more optimistic attitude that a career lawman has a harder time mustering. Little did either of us know how closely John and the organization would one day be linked.

John was eventually promoted to District Wildlife Management Supervisor, but in 1990 he felt the call of another professional oppor-tunity — a call that sounded sus-piciously like a cackling pheasant on the flush. Pheasants Forever was growing rapidly and it needed experienced biologists to represent them, and one of their early grabs was John Beall.

He has since worked in several differing capacities with the organi-zation: as a regional biologist and as a government affairs representative. He was also instrumental in putting together the very active Hancock County Chapter of Pheasants For-ever, one of the oldest in the state, and continues to work with them on a variety of projects.

John has worked on farm bill conservation titles since 2002, help-ing to provide impactful, positive legislation for upland game birds and associated grassland wildlife throughout pheasant and quail coun-try. Additionally, he served several terms on the North American Wet-lands Conservation Act council staff to help deliver acquisition, restora-tion and management of wetland ecosystems throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Recently, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announced that John was elected to the National Board of Directors, a 17-member group which oversees the operations of the orga-nizations.

John explains: “Wildlife habi-tat conservation has been a cen-tral theme to my livelihood since my first employment opportunity with the Ohio Division of Wildlife in 1979. To this day, participating with my local chapter in Ohio and being involved with conservation measures at the state level continue

to be gratifying experiences that will only be enhanced with my appoint-ment to the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board of Directors.”

As for Pheasants Forever and their sister Quail Forever, they are now two of the most successful habitat organizations in the United States. They can boast over 149,000 members, more than 700 chapters, 150 biologists and many nongovern-mental, governmental, nonprofit and corporate partners.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have earned the right to call themselves “The Habitat Organiza-tion,” and folks like John Beall help them to prove it.

“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until

progress began to do away with them.” — Aldo Leopold, “A Sand County Almanac.”

Along the way:Seems like every walk to the

garage or barn finds me stepping over woolly bear caterpillars. Also known as woolly and fuzzy worms, they’ve always had a bit of a reputa-tion as weather prognosticators.

According to folklore, the wider the rusty brown sections of the wooly bear caterpillar, the milder the winter. The more black there is, the more severe the winter. The ones I’ve been avoiding all seem to be evenly proportioned, with each band about the same width.

In 1948, a scientist decided to check this theory. Dr. C. H. Curran,

curator of insects at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, collected as many caterpil-lars as he could in one day and then used them to forecast the coming winter weather.

He repeated his study for eight years, making the woolly bear cater-pillar somewhat famous. In the end, Curran’s observations found that when the brown band had taken up a third or more of the woolly bear caterpillar’s body, the correspond-ing winters were milder than aver-age. He therefore concluded that the folklore has some merit and might be true – but maybe not.

Curran admitted his study was based on more fun than science and that the only real winner is the woolly bear caterpillar’s fame and

the town of Banner Elk, North Caro-lina, which holds the annual “Woolly Worm Festival.”

By the way, the woolly bear cat-erpillar eventually transforms into the Isabella tiger moth.

Step outside:• The United Conservation

and Outdoor Association (UCOA) is seeking new members. The club offers trap, skeet, rifle, pistol, IDPA, sporting clays and archery shooting; a pond for fishing; and regular club and conservation events. Visit their website at http://www.ucoa-findlay.com for more information. Family dues are $75 per year. Contact Jon Nelson with your membership ques-tions by calling 419-889-9930.

• Thursday and Friday: Trap and skeet, open to the public, 5 p.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243.

• Sunday: Sporting clays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243.

• Tuesday: Deadline for register-ing for the free venison preparation and canning seminar, which will be held Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Antwerp Conservation Club, 17814 Road 53, Antwerp. Preregistration is required by Jan. 14. Register at https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife/educationregistration/

• Thursday-Saturday: Northeast Ohio Sportsman show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., informational seminars for all sportsmen featuring well known speakers on trapping, fishing, camp-ing, hunting and land management, Mt. Hope Event Center; set your GPS to 8076 Ohio 241, Millersburg.

• Thursday through Jan. 20: Cleveland Boat Show and Fishing Expo, International Exposition (I-X) Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleve-land. Ohio’s oldest and largest boat show is even bigger with the addi-tion of the new Fishing Expo. You’ll find more than 400 new power and sailboats from basic paddleboards to million-dollar motor yachts that are all ready to welcome you aboard. Visit http://www.cleveland-boatshow.com/about-the-show/ for more information.

• Feb. 7: Deadline to enter the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp juried art competition. Go to wildohio.gov for the contest rules, preliminary art-ist’s agreement and related informa-tion. The competition is open to all U.S. resident artists that are age 18 and older.

Abrams is a retired wildlife officer supervisor for the state Division of Wildlife in Findlay. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard 45867-0413 or via email at jimsfieldnotes@aol.com

Photo providedJOHN BEALL is pictured above on a pheasant hunt. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever recently announced that Beall, a former private lands biologist for the Findlay office of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, was elected to the National Board of Directors, which oversees the operations of both organizations.

By EMILEE SHOEMAKER

There is never a good time to develop a chronic condition in your life, but developing one at the end of your cancer battle can be one of the worst times. This is one of the ways lymphedema can emerge in someone’s life.

Lymphedema has several causes, but two are from surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes or from damage done to the lymphatic system following radiation. Yet, surgery and radiation are both necessary to stop and pre-vent cancer from spreading. Lymphedema does not follow everyone that has had these procedures, and fortunately there has been a rise in lymphedema research that can help individuals who are at risk or who have developed lymphedema.

Understanding the basics of the lymphatic system encour-ages people who are at risk of lymphedema to seek preventa-tive measures during their cancer treatment. The lymphatic system can be described as the “garbage collector” of the body. It cleans out the bloodstream to help us stay healthy. The average person has 600-700 lymph nodes throughout their body, as well as countless lymph vessels that reach every part of the body. The lymphatic system is right below your skin and above your muscles, which means anything that punctures the skin could affect your lymphatic system, even simple wounds such as a bug bite or a sunburn.

Another way lymphedema could present itself is following a muscle strain. Once the body feels there is an injury, it will send fluid to help heal the muscle. Then the injured lymphatic system could have trouble filtering the excess fluid back to where it needs to go, which would then lead to swelling.

One method of cancer treatment is through a lymph node dissection, or multiple lymph node removals. This can be necessary and you should follow your surgeon’s recommenda-tions regarding your cancer treatment. When a lymph node is removed, it is harder for that part of the body to clean out the bloodstream. It is also harder for healthy tissue to circulate to that part of the body. This could lead to a sense of heaviness, swelling, numbness/tingling, hardening of the skin or even an infection.

It is recommended to visit a lymphedema therapist to dis-cuss your options if you feel that you are at risk or that you currently have lymphedema. The lymphedema therapist can discuss preventative methods such as wearing sunscreen, insect repellent and being thorough with cleaning your skin.

It would also be recommended to start on a basic strength-ening program to aid in the pumping of lymphatic fluid. A lymphatic pump or a lymphatic compression sleeve might benefit you in preventing lymphatic fluid buildup. With recent research, patients with lymphedema have more hope now than ever.

Shoemaker is a registered and licensed occupational thera-pist and a certified lymphedema therapist by the Lymphol-ogy Association of North America. If you have a question, contact the Blanchard Valley Health System’s public rela-tions and marketing department by emailing community@bvhealthsystem.org or by calling 419-423-5551.

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Home: Junk the junk food this yearBy KAREN MCDOUGALL

We all talk about making New Year’s resolutions, which last a couple days or weeks. So instead of setting up yourself to fail, why not try some-thing different?

Now that the holidays are over and most of the sweet and salty things have vanished, try making a few changes for healthy snacks at home, school or the workplace.

It will not happen overnight; nonetheless, try replacing one snack at a time. Just learning how to replace unhealthy snacks with healthier ones can make life much easier and give you more energy.

Simple carbohydrates are foods high in calories and low in nutrients, meaning they have very little vita-mins or minerals. These foods break

down faster in the body, causing our blood sugar to spike and drop. Think baked goods, candy or carbonated drinks.

About 25% of our daily calories come from snacking. It’s simple to see why we need to choose healthy snacks. Smart snacking can help curb hunger between meals and keep you from overeating during meals.

Unfortunately, many people have come to think of “snack time” as “junk food time” and tend to eat many foods that are “energy dense, another word for simple carbs.” If a fourth of our calories come from foods with little nutrition and high calories, this will lead to weight gain.

Is it bad to enjoy junk food? No, but we need to know our limits and set some boundaries.

Complex carbohydrates are

foods higher in vitamins, minerals and fiber. These foods take longer to digest and keep our blood sugar steady.

A complex carbohydrate will give you the right amount of energy needed for your day. Try eating more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

These foods are low in fat and sugar, normally low in calories and nutrient dense, which means full of vitamins, minerals and other impor-tant nutrients for our health.

Besides fruits, vegetables and whole grains, try adding lean meats, low fat dairy products and even beans or nuts. Adding a protein with your snack will help you to feel fuller until your next meal.

Snack ideas include:• Half glass of low-fat milk and

two cranberry oatmeal balls.• Cheese stick with any fruit or

whole grain crackers• Peanut butter with carrots or

apples• Homemade trail mix – nuts,

whole grain cereal and crackers• Yogurt with granola• Turkey with cheese on a whole

grain tortilla• Hummus with carrots, celery

and cherry tomatoesRemember changing from junk

food to healthy snacks won’t happen overnight. Think one day at a time. Junk the junk food and try something healthier.

McDougall is the SNAP-Ed pro-gram assistant at the Ohio State University Extension of Hancock County.