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Adventures in Egypt: A driver and a walk to remember BY ANN YOUNG For ETC... Magazine
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y travelling buddies and I tend to do things a little differently than the average upper to middle-aged senior citizens. When my sister Dee and her husband and Steve and I decided we wanted to make a trip to Egypt, my sister Dee started looking online for an operator in Egypt with whom we could book through. She found a “deal” that sounded too good to be true, so we continued to e-mail the company back and forth, what we wanted to do and when we wanted to do it. We tend to not want the structure that an organized tour lends itself to. We want to go and do what we want, when we want. So e-mails flew back and forth as we outlined our plans. Everything was set as far as dates and times and what days we wanted a driver for and what days we wanted to be on our own, etc. They set up some of the hotels and we picked some hotels. We needed to bring American dollars to pay our “tour company” when we arrived. So after a long flight to Cairo, we were met late at night and put into a van with a driver and a tour operator. On the way to our hotel, we stopped under a street light and another man got into the car, and asked us for the $2,000+ in cash for each couple. We handed it over, never received a receipt and wondered if we would ever see these guys again. We slept g
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The climb got rougher and rougher and steeper and steeper, but on we trudged. We could see that the sky was starting to lighten and we did not want this climb to be in vain.
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ABOVE: A view from the summit in Egypt. BELOW: One of the bags bought from a Bedouin wife on the trail.
little that night, wondering how we could be so ignorant, and it did not help that a rock band played over our room until 4 a.m. But the next morning a driver arrived and we headed out for a great trip. We loved our driver who took wonderful care of us; when he said he would be there, he was there. He was a solid burly guy with a shaved head that should have been driving for James Bond. (My husband says he thought he was LLCool J from NCIS: Los Angeles.) He was a man’s man and was a man of few words but quiet strength. The time we spent in Egypt was wonderful but uneventful. We of course loved the pyramids, the sphinx and all the other wonders we were lucky enough to see. But my best memories are of Ahmad driving us through a city of 18 million with only one streetlight working. He asked the guys about their girlfriends as we drove along. He put us on a train that arrived in the station with machine guns pointed out the window and said “do not get off this train or open your compartment for any reason until this train has left the city.” He would not leave us until
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the train started to pull out of the station. We took a train to Luxor where we got on a ship to take a Nile cruise. When we arrived back in Cairo, Ahmad was waiting for us to take us across the desert to Jordan. At that time a crazy thing happened. We encountered another passenger who we thought might be our guide in Jordan – but no, he carried an Uzi and was our bodyguard. The Egyptian government supplied a bodyguard to all Israelis, Brits, and Americans, free of charge! So the next adventure started. Ahmad was in charge, saying “hide your cameras and let us do all the talking at all the check points.” OK, we can do that. We would stop for water and fruit and he would not let us walk in the store alone and always paid the bill. When we came to a border crossing, machine guns were trained on us as we crossed. We paid Ahmad an average of $10 a day in tips per couple and that was way above the amount we were quoted. We had discovered that we had a free day, so my brother-in-law and I made some calls and found out g
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Excursions that yes, we could climb Mt. Sinai on the way to Jordan – so we stopped in a small town and checked into the hotel. Afterwards, Steve and I decided that we really needed to find a place that served beer after the long day riding through the desert. As we left the hotel, we realized that we were being followed; of course, our Uzi man was about 50 yards behind. He slept outside between our rooms that night. He was keeping his charges safe. Ahmad woke us at 1 o’clock in the morning for our drive to the base of Mt. Sinai. We were instructed to dress warm and in layers, as it gets cold in the desert at night, but yet you get warm climbing. He had hooked us up with a climbing guide for the expensive price of $10 each. The climb was to begin about 1:30 a.m. and you climbed for a minimum of three hours with a couple of rest stops. You hiked up to the granite peak, which is 7,507 feet high. The climb was easy at first as it was just red desert sand, a camel trail that curved around as it rose higher and higher. (You can take the camel track up and the 3,700 steps of redemption down or a mixture of the two.) We had no flashlights but our guide did and he tried to keep shining it where we were walking so that we would not fall. Soon we were bombarded with men on camels, trying to talk us into riding up for a price. We shook our heads and just kept climbing. People of different nationalities passed us on camels and we began to wonder what were we doing, but up we went. About every half an hour the Egyptians would be back – are we positive we would not like a ride. (They obviously didn’t know they were dealing with two switzers – my sister and I were not getting on those camels, we were walking to the top.) Then we hit the boulders – some were 18-inches high, others were 10-inches high, and you had to zig and zag to get the best footing. The price of the camels started to go down. We kept climbing. Thousands of stars lit the sky; it was a beautiful night. We could not really converse with our guide as he only spoke a few words in English, with “be careful” being two of his favorites. By 3 a.m. we were getting tired and still had a long way to go – we had been climbing for less than two hours. We came upon a caretaker’s hut where you could buy tea and water – which we did. We were allowed to rest for 15 minutes and use the outhouse and then onward and upward. Many Asians passed us on camels and we had to clear the path for them. I decided if I was going to fall it would be by my own design, but I was not falling off a camel. We talked back and forth about “why didn’t we pack a flashlight” and “whose crazy idea was this anyway” as we kept looking up and not seeing any end in sight. Husbands had to sometimes give us a push or give us a pull as the steps were so uneven and we have such short legs. The second stop at around 4:30 a.m. we got to laughing – were we crazy or what? This hut had a few beaded bags and we found out that one of the guides had died and his Bedouin wife had no way to support herself and her small children so she beaded the bags. They were black and brown and roughly sewn together. We didn’t care; g
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From left, Dee and Frank Ward, and Ann and Steve Young, pose at the chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity at the top of Mt. Sinai during their travels in Egypt. They bundled up warm for the difficult trek up Mt. Sinai, having gotten up at 1 a.m. to climb the mountain.
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The driver, Ahmad, speaks to Frank, Dee, and Steve, making sure they know that he is in charge while he drives them around in Egypt.
The descent down the mountain in Egypt.
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we knew that we would carry those bags for the rest of our lives and remember this hike so we added the bags to our backpacks. No turning back now, so we asked how much further did we need to go? We were told we had to be there to see the sunrise at 5:30 a.m. We would need to hurry and climb for another hour. On we pressed, more determined than ever to reach the summit in time. The climb got rougher and rougher and steeper and steeper, but on we trudged. We could see that the sky was starting to lighten and we did not want this climb to be in vain. We hit the peak at around 5:15 a.m. A small chapel is located at the top and it was locked but you could peek inside. It is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. About 40 people were gathered around the area with cameras, prayer books, hymnals, etc. The group consisted of Germans, Koreans, Japanese, Aussies, etc., and we, four old Americans. We all found a place to rest our tired legs or rears and see the sun break the mountain. A minister was in the group and, as the sun climbed out of bed, everyone started singing “How Great Thou Art” and “This is My Father’s World.” Everyone was singing in their native language and it was the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Tears were streaming down our faces and we realized that the day was Palm Sunday and here we were celebrating with all different nationalities. It was truly a moment in my life that I will never forget and I knew it at the time which made it all the sweeter. After spending an hour taking pictures it was time for the descent. I looked down (I hate heights and decided it was a good thing that it was dark and we could not see as we climbed up because, boy, was it a long way down.) Of course, the sun made the descent warmer and we still were bothered by hawkers of camels. After about an hour the men got hungry and we started looking at those camels as a means down with more interest. It had to be cheaper going down than up – correct? So I started the negotiations. Finally we came to an agreement and the four of us climbed on four different camels and, for $6.50 each, off we went down the mountain on the camels’ backs. We were the only people using the camels to get down and if you think about where the saddle horn is, and you are going straight down you can only guess the pain that we incurred. We could not stop laughing and almost got off and walked; of course we found out later that there is a way that you are supposed to straddle that horn to support your weight. But they weren’t going to tell that to four crazy Americans. When we arrived back at the base we could see St. Catherine’s Monastery that was constructed at the exact site where a rare specimen is still living that is believed to the “burning bush” of the Bible. We jumped off our camels and had the surreal experience of trying to walk to our car. Our “James Bond” driver was waiting with a knowing smile. Back to the hotel and breakfast and then onward for another day of driving to a port for our trip to Jordan – which was of course another adventure. q On trips, there are moments that are souvenirs. Ann Young can be reached at ann.young@journalstandard.com.
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Historic The Olde Hotel is a prominent business in Warren.
HOTEL Off the beaten track but worth the drive Story and PHotos BY P.J. FRANCIS For ETC... Magazine
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new dining experience is being added to the menu of a popular area restaurant. The Village of Warren is located on the Stagecoach Trail and State Highway 78 in Jo Daviess County, Ill. Its current population is 1,496. If you go Warren was founded in Hours: Wed. and 1843 by Alexander Burnett. Thurs., 5-9 p.m.; Fri. On South Railroad Street, and Sat. 5-10 p.m.; just across the road from Sun. 4-8 p.m. the railroad tracks, the Olde Address: The Olde Hotel is located. Its brown Hotel, 108 S. Railroad brick exterior compliments St., Warren the historic Midwestern Phone: (815) 745-9966 appearance of many of the buildings in Warren. Dick Ellsworth purchased the building in 1999 and spent a year remodeling it. He has succeeded in maintaining as much of the original appearance as possible while installing modern features such as insulation. He now operates a restaurant in the Olde Hotel.
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Dick has a long background in the restaurant business. “My wife and I opened the Village Inn in Stockton in 1981,” he said. “We ran that for 16 years until we sold it in 1997.” After a couple of years break Dick returned to the business when he purchased the Olde Hotel in 1999. Research has revealed the building is approximately 150 years old. It suffered a major fire in 1970. Along with the regular menu the Olde Hotel has added a barbeque menu to its fare. “One year ago I had the opportunity to come in here with Dick and bring in a barbeque menu that’s my own,” explained Dan Evans. “We called it M and H Barbeque because I named it after my daughters, Madyson and Haley. The Brooklyn baked beans is named after my third daughter.” Dan has been cooking Dan Evans his entire life. He has been experimenting with recipes since he was helping his mom in the kitchen. “I started working for Dick when I was 15 and I am 33 now,” he said. “The feedback I’ve get is my ribs are the tenderest and the best diners have ever had. For that reason I think people should come here and give them a try.” q
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screen Read the book before the movie comes to theaters By Jodie Butler Seibert For ETC... Magazine
THE LINCOLN LAWYER THE BOOK: written by Michael Connelly Criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, who works out of the backseat of a Lincoln Town Car, has no problem representing the lowest of the low, but he has one regret: that he bungled a case in which a possibly innocent man was sent to prison. When he takes on the case of a wealthy client, the similarities in the crimes supposedly committed by the two different men make him wonder who is guilty and who is innocent. And then he wonders if he should care: his job is merely to plant “reasonable doubt,” after all. What will this lawyer do when he must confront not only his own moral beliefs but also the death of a friend when the case hits too close to home? THE MOVIE: in theaters March 18
literally joins the circus. He soon finds himself in charge of the poorly cared for animals, facing off against August, the cruel trainer. Soon, Jacob develops a close bond with the elephant, Rosie, and falls in love with August’s abused wife, star performer Marlena. Will Jacob be able to save the animals he cares for and the woman he loves? THE MOVIE: in theaters April 22
ONE FOR THE MONEY THE BOOK: written by Janet Evanovich New Jersey girl Stephanie Plum has just gotten laid off from her job as a lingerie buyer. With her car repossessed, she is desperate and takes a job for which she has no skills – as a bail bond enforcer for her sleazy cousin Vinnie. And the person she has to apprehend is Joe Morelli, the man who had charmed the pants off her, literally, when she was 16. Joined by a variety of eccentric characters like the mysterious bounty hunter Ranger and her Grandma Mazur, Stephanie finds herself in a dilemma: just what will she do with Joe once she catches him? And just why is a champion boxer following her? THE MOVIE: in theaters July 8
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THE BOOK: written by Kathryn Stockett Amid the start of the civil rights movement in 1962, college-educated Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan is back at her parents’ cotton farm in Jackson, Miss., but to the dismay of her mother, Skeeter does not have an engagement ring. She only manages to snag a newspaper job because the local editor needs a new housecleaning tips writer. WATER FOR Somewhat of an outsider among the married women ELEPHANTS of her social circle, Skeeter sees firsthand their racist attitudes toward the black maids that they rely on to cook THE BOOK: written by their food, clean their homes, and raise their children. Sara Gruen When Hilly Holbrook wants to make sure the “help” use In this tale told in flashback, separate toilets, Skeeter, who longs to become a serious elderly Jacob Jankowski writer, takes the advice of an editor to write about what remembers his youth during the disturbs her. She manages to persuade a few black maids, Great Depression, and the event like the strong-willed Minny Jackson and the seen-it-all that changed it all: the deaths of Aibileen Clark, to let her interview them for a book about his parents in an auto accident. Shaken, the young Jacob is unable their experiences. And when the book is finally published, all of their lives will change. to finish the final veterinary exams. Instead, he runs away and THE MOVIE: in theaters Aug. 12
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evin Fedeli of Machesney Park, Ill., and CEO of Premium Oil Company, Rockford, travels by plane with his dog on a regular basis. “It works out perfect,” he said. “The people in the seat next to me don’t even know I have a dog with me.” The airlines require that the dog Kevin Fedeli be kept in a purpose-made, airline approved dog bag available at pet stores. “There was an incident a couple of weeks ago where somebody let their dog out of the bag and it bit two people,” Kevin said. He has attempted to purchase a seat for the dog but the
airlines did not agree. “You have to pay $100 each way,” he emphasized. “Sometimes I fly $59 each way.” On those occasions the doggy space under the seat is more expensive than the actual seat. Therefore, it is not surprising the airlines are happy to accommodate dog owners who wish to bring their pet on their travels. “I have to have a letter from the vet stating the dog is OK to travel,” Kevin added. While the airlines are willing to carry a dog that is not necessarily the case with bus companies. It is best to check beforehand. Kevin became aware of that fact when he turned up to buy a bus ticket to travel to O’Hare. He ended up driving in and having to pay the exorbitant parking fees while he was on his trip. One can balance the cost of flying with a dog against that of lodging it at a kennel. There is also the fact neither the human nor the animal has to suffer the inevitable pangs of separation. One final word of warning: Do check with the hotel/ relatives/friends at the final destination to see if they are dog tolerant. q Graphic from metrocreativegraphics.com
Information about pet travel by air n Millions of pets do travel safely on aircraft each year. n Call the airline as early as possible to check out their pet rules, and tell them you are traveling with a pet. SMALLER PETS If your dog or cat is small, under 13 pounds and 12” from the floor to the front shoulder, you should be able to bring the pet into the cabin in an airline compliant carrier, with secure fasteners, zippers, a waterproof bottom, and ventilation on all sides. Beforehand, check with the airlines for the dimensions under the seat in front of you. Also, before getting on the flight, you may have to walk your pet though the metal detector, or, in the case of a body scanner, both you and your pet probably will be patted down. Your pet will never be put through an X-ray machine, though you will probably have to remove the pet from the carrier so that the carrier can be put though the machine. LARGER (OR UNACCOMPANIED) PETS These pets generally are transported as cargo or as checked baggage. You can only transport your pet as checked baggage if you are a passenger on the same flight as your pet and the combined weight of your pet and its crate is under about 70 pounds. Check with your airline, as this weight varies. If flying cargo, your pet may travel unaccompanied, either via cargo channels or via a delivery service. Many airline cargo departments have specialists to help and answer questions. Check www.pettravel.com for other tips.
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“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” — George Washington Carver
Linking people to nature near Rockford By Don Miller NWIL Green Team
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he mission of Severson Dells Nature Center (located outside of Rockford, four miles southwest of bypass 20), is to link people to nature through education and research, in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. We promote awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment and preservation now and in the future. The Nature Center provides a variety of nature education programs for all ages. On site programs take advantage of the diversity of plant communities found along the more than 2 1/2 miles of trails found within the borders of Severson Dells Forest Preserve; 2/3 of one mile is a hardsurfaced trail accessible to all. Severson Dells Education Foundation was formed and incorporated in 1976 for the purpose of raising funds to support staffing of education programs at Severson Dells Forest Preserve. These programs later expanded to include other areas in the community such as other natural areas, in-school programs, and community groups. Strong support by the community continues through annual gifts, membership, program income, sponsorships, and wills and bequest.
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worked well for more than 35 years. All 369 acres of this land were purchased in the 1920s by Harry A. Severson, an ardent conservationist, who, along with his wife Fannie B. Severson and their family, derived much pleasure from the Dells’ area. In 1952, Mrs. Severson directed the — Ralph Waldo Emerson building of “Deer Lodge,” which is now the Nature Center. She donated The Severson Dells Education this land to the Winnebago County Foundation and the Winnebago Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) County Forest Preserve District have in 1975. It was her personal wish a unique and special relationship. that the property be preserved and The Foundation provides the used as an educational site for future funding for educational programs generations to enjoy. while the WCFPD provides The Harry A. and Fannie B. maintenance for the Center and Severson Dells Forest Preserve was management for the Forest Preserve formally dedicated in 1976. Since that property. The arrangement has time, the WCFPD has been firmly g
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Excursions committed to the maintenance of this site for the purpose of nature education. Severson Dells Forest Preserve has more than 200 areas of natural areas. The other 169 acres are in the process of being re-created into presettlement time flora. What the forest preserve may lack in acreage it makes up in diversity of plant communities. At SDFP you can find hill prairies and wet prairies, sedge meadows and old fields, floodplain forest and a large oak-hickory forest, as well as the aquatic communities of Hall Creek and the pond. Within each of these unique communities you will find the associated flora and fauna. It’s no wonder that SDFP has become one of the better birding and wildflower attractions of Winnebago County. Mink, deer, coyote, a frog chorus, insect songs, and a plethora of other animal happenings are constantly going on. The Dells area is named after the ridges or bluffs that occur along Hall Creek. These ridges are composed of loess, glacial till, and drift which was deposited during the past million years. The dells are a series of cliffs 10-40 feet tall composed of Galena dolomite from the receding glacier 120,000 years ago. The majority of the dells are north facing and contain a unique flora, composed in part of species typical of more northern climates. Between 1936 and 1937 Aldo Leopold, the founder of professional wildlife management, and Paul B. Riis, former Rockford Park District Superintendent, conducted one of the first studies of deer-forest management in the U.S. in the Dells area, including portions of what is now Severson Dells Forest Preserve. Within the Center is the “Bur Oak” Library, which is a great place to find a wide variety of resource books for people of all ages and interest to read at Severson Dells or to check out. Volunteers at SDNC are involved in many different activities, limited only by enthusiasm, interests and available time. We realize each volunteer is unique and therefore
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in-school programs are offered as well. We work with scouts and many other youth groups. General public programs are offered for all ages and interests during every season of the year. Families can attend night hikes, butterfly hunts, or just come out for a walk. One can attend a lecture by a nationally known author or scientist, or go on a wildflower walkabout and explore the richness of the County’s natural areas or bird life. Check out our activities on www.seversondells. org or drop by and pick up our latest — Henry David Thoreau newsletter and walk the trails. We hope to see you soon! Don Miller, a member of the Northwest Illinois Green Team, is provide many opportunities where their contributions can be recognized. the Executive Director of Severson Dells Nature Center located outside Volunteers give us many valuable of Rockford. He has been there for hours in a variety of duties. over twenty years. He has received the The programs are as diverse as distinguished “Atwood Award” and has the flora and fauna. The staff and been named “Illinois Environmental volunteers work closely with area Educator of the Year.” In the spring schools in the region on guided field of 2010 he released a book of essays experiences that correlate with state entitled Life Afloat. He loves and lives learning standards and goals. Each in North-Central Illinois, a place he classroom visit is tailored to the gladly calls home. q needs of each teacher. Numerous
“I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.”
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number, all for $50. That’s five bottles for $50 or $10 each. Then he tells you how much you have saved. It’s a great way to be more adventurous and try different wines that you might not know. We have done this several times and have never been disappointed. Of course, if you are disappointed in a bottle that you got, at least you only paid $10 for it and not the regular price. We had one, Lapis Luna Petite Verdot 2004, during the Bear’s/Seahawks football game in January. Because it was a 2004, I thought we should have it By Suzanne Boyer right away and it was great. It was a $20 bottle of wine that For ETC... Magazine we got for $10 — such a deal. It has been one year since I have been writing this ooking back over last year’s wine articles, I noticed column and I have yet to receive an e-mail from anyone that I had emphasized wines from local wineries. recommending a wine or trying something that I have There’s a good reason for that: We live in the suggested or even disagreeing with what I have said. This Midwest where most people are could be a good thing or it could mean that no one is thrilled to learn that there are so reading my column. Enough people that I run into have many wineries in the area. mentioned reading it, so I know that they see it in Etc., In fact, some of you might be but I thought by now I would receive some e-mails with interested in participating in the information to check Northwest Illinois Wine Trail on out. I did get my first March 19. Some people think that recommendation all wine comes from California verbally on my way or France. But there are wineries in to church one popping up in all of the states now. weekend by a lady And I could spend the rest of my that told me she has life trying to visit all of them and Suzanne Boyer never quite finish. It’s good to know enjoyed reading my column and have I that along with staycations we don’t have to travel out to tried that new wine at California or over to Europe to visit wineries—they are in Sullivan Foods called our own backyard. Apothic Red and Have you ever heard of ice wine? In Germany it is called that it was a blend of Eiswein. It is a very rare, sweet, concentrated wine made several wines. It was from frozen grapes left on the vine according to Windows surprising to me and on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly. then I realized that I The grapes are pressed while still frozen. According to had just tried a bottle Germany’s 1971 rules for winemaking, this wine must that someone had now be made from grapes that are at least ripe enough to brought to my house make a Beerenauslese, which means that the grapes are for a football game picked out individually and are usually made only two or the Sunday before. three times every 10 years. Needless to say these wines Everyone had enjoyed it and I found myself having another are very expensive. Pam, at Famous Fossil was telling glass of it on the next Sunday at their house while watching me that in order to call it ice wine the grapes have to be picked while they are frozen on the vine. You cannot take the Bear’s last football game of the season. The wine is Apothic Red from California and it is a blend of Syrah, grapes and freeze them and then make wine and call it Zinfandel, and Merlot. It reveals intense fruit aromas and ice wine. There was an ice wine that was offered at the Freeport Art Museum wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha, chocolate, brown spice and vanilla. At event on February 4. It was Schmitt Sohne Ice Wine, 13.1 percent alcohol it is a nice medium-bodied wine. It can from Germany, and can be purchased at Royal Liquor be found at Sullivan Foods for $11.99. It was also offered at in Freeport for $22.99. That is an extremely good price. the Freeport Art Museum wine tasting event, and can be They are usually out of my price range. We did have a purchased at Royal Liquor in Freeport. So, it is my pleasure Schlink Ice Wine on New Year’s Eve and it was excellent. My husband found it in Belvidere at a wine store that was to recommend this red wine that was recommended to me. Please, readers, let me know if there are any more closing. The price was right. new wines out there that you have found and would like to Speaking of the right price, did you know that several recommend. I’ll pass it on. Cheers! times a year Dennis at the Tinder Box in Rockford has a drawing usually on a Friday night where you can draw Suzanne Boyer thinks that life’s too short to drink bad five numbers from a jar marked either red or white (wine) wine! She can be reached at winesetc@yahoo.com. q or a variation of both and get the bottle assigned to that
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In REAGAN’S footsteps Ronald Reagan’s childhood home on Hennepin Avenue (Reagan Way) in Dixon, Ill.
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Explore The Ronald Wilson Reagan statue was erected in 1988 as a tribute to President Reagan. Illinois is famous for its production of agricultural products; so it seems appropriate for him to be admiring the kernels of corn in his hand. Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico on Feb. 6, 1911, in an apartment above a bakery on Main Street. The Reagans stayed in Tampico off and on for the next nine years while Jack Reagan worked as a clerk in the Pitney Store. Ronald “Dutch” and his brother Neil “Moon” attended school and enjoyed summer activities such as swimming in the Hennepin Canal and horseback riding. Ronald Reagan moved to Galesburg with his family at the age of five. They lived in an apartment at 1260 N. Kellogg Street and later moved across the street to 1219 N. Kellogg. He attended the Silas Willard Elementary School. The Reagans lived there until they moved when Ronald was seven. In 1918, the Reagan family moved from Galesburg to the beautiful maple tree-lined streets of Monmouth. At the young age of 7, Ronald Reagan settled into the family home located at 218 S. Seventh St. and began second grade at Central School. Jack Reagan supported the family by selling shoes at the prestigious E.B. Colwell department store at 208 S. Main Street. Ohio, a community of 550 citizens, is located on Route 26 The Ronald Wilson Reagan statue was erected in 1988 as a tribute to between Dixon and President Reagan. Princeton. During holidays and other breaks from Eureka College the Reagan brothers would ride as far north as Ohio in a big 1922 Buick with three college buddies from Walnut. Many times Ronald and Neil stood at the corner of routes 26 and 92 in Ohio thumbing a ride to Dixon. Three young Walnut men, Elvin “Pud” Fordham, Eddie Wilson, and Jeff Livey, attended Eureka College and became friends with the Reagan brothers. The three Walnut youths shared ownership of an old faded gray Buick purchased for $10. The Buick would hold 10-11 students including Ronald and Neil Reagan on trips from Eureka to see sporting events at Peoria, Bloomington and Normal.
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On his travels to college, Ronald Reagan would pass through the unique community of Princeton. The early Massachusetts settlers’ influence is reflected in Princeton’s picturesque architecture, stately homes, and comfortable tree-lined streets. Henry, along Route 29 and on the Illinois River, was a frequent stop for Reagan. He visited dozens of times while traveling through town on the way to and from Eureka College. Reagan often stopped in Chillicothe as he had a fraternity brother and football teammate, George Taylor, who resided in Chillicothe. George became one of Chillicothe High School’s most successful football coaches and father to Hollywood actor Josh Taylor. Peoria Heights was on the way to and from Eureka College and an occasional stop for Reagan. Peoria Heights is along the Reagan Trail. While in Washington, D.C., President Reagan once sent greetings with an associate coming to visit Washington, Ill. The leader of the most powerful nation on earth noted that he had often traveled through downtown Washington as he hitchhiked back to college. “Everything good that happened to me, everything, started here on this campus,” Reagan said during one of his 12 return visits to his alma mater. Reagan was committed to this campus. He started a leadership program here during his presidency. He also generously sent personal items that he wanted the small college to have over larger institutions. These items, more than 2,000 in number, are housed in the Ronald Reagan Museum at Eureka College. The Ronald Reagan Trail was officially designated by the Illinois General Assembly on May 21, 1999. It was specifically designed to celebrate the Illinois hometown values and heritage of our 40th President. The Trail links together all of the towns, villages, and cities listed above. q
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he Keith Classic and Chrome Car Show is the largest indoor car show in Northern Illinois. Since its inception in 2001, it has featured more than 1,000 vehicles, raised more than $500,000 for Keith Country Day School, given away $400,000 in raffle prizes and entertained more than 40,000 spectators. This year, the show has moved to a new venue and promises to be bigger than ever. Located at the old Menards building in Machesney Park, this automotive-haven will display more than 120 vehicles including pre and post-war classics, sports cars, muscle cars, hot-rod and custom cars, exotic and race cars, specialty cars and motorcycles. Attendees and car owners are both local and national. In recent years, patrons and owners have been from Chicago or other parts of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, New York and Arizona. Vehicles have been displayed that were manufactured in Britain, France, Czechoslovakia, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Japan, and, of course, the United States. There are always surprises at the show with many rare, unique and occasionally downright bizarre vehicles on display. It is a hackneyed cliché but there really is something there for everyone. The attendees
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make their way to the Classic and Chrome. At the present time of fiscal uncertainty the classic vehicle movement is alive and well. Some believe it is the only part of the economy that is holding its own. Despite their value, rarity and historic significance the owners enjoy sharing them with members of the The Citroen 2CV was once a common public. The Old Menards building is sight along rural French roads. located at 10253 North 2nd St., Machesney Park ( junction of Route 251 and Route 173). The 10th Keith Classic and Chrome takes place on April 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $6 apiece and children under 10 are free. Contact Annette Schryver at annette.schryver@keithschool. Many folks do not know there was an net, (815) 262-9998 or the Keith American-made Austin car. Country Day School development department at (815) 399-8850, ext. 152. If you would like your car to be considered for the 2010 Classics and Chrome Car Show, click on the application form on the website www. classicandchrome.com. Applications and a photo of your vehicle can be submitted via email to carshow@ keithschool.net or by mail before John DeLorean manufactured the “Back March 31, to Annette Schryver, to the Future” aluminum-bodied DMC. Classics and Chrome, P.O. Box 416, Forreston, IL 61030. are as diverse as the vehicles on When people start talking about display. Everyone from grizzled the Keith Classic and Chrome show, vintage car enthusiasts to families spring cannot be far away. q who have never been to a car show
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This very old house
ABOVE: Bernie and Becky Leopold pose in their Freeport home. BELOW: A view of worn, aged rafters.
Freeport home may be the oldest in town By Jae Hezlep For ETC... Magazine
was the size of what now is the dining room and one-half the living room space. A brick expansion of what now is the kitchen and bathroom was he house at 18 North added about the time of the Civil War Powell, owned by Bernie (1861-1865.) and Becky Leopold, is According to the History of thought to be the oldest house, still standing in Freeport. Built Stephenson County 1970, in 1889, in 1848, just three years after the City William T. Rawleigh, an itinerant was incorporated, legend has it that a seller of patent medicines came to French settler, likely a fur trader, was town, and the next year married Minnie Trevillian. The couple not the first occupant. The original house faced north, and only lived in this house, but in about g
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Now an Arke modular circular staircase makes the trip much easier. Because of space confinements, the stairway required choosing from some 136 combinations. “We’ve been Powell folks for years,” says Becky, but now the “Pioneer Mom” says she’s looking forward to a one-story house with everything on the main floor. The couple is planning to put their house up for sale in the near future. Freeport natives, they met during rehearsals for Oklahoma at Freeport High School. After high school graduation, Bernie went to West Virginia University where he thought he would major in Forestry. Instead he is a graduate with Masters Degrees in Medieval History and French. He has worked for Crescent Electric Supply in industrial sales more than three decades. Also a graduate of West Virginia University, Becky graduated in 1972, with a Fine Arts degree and presently works as an accountant at the Freeport Area Church Cooperative. Her artistic abilities are evident in her interior design choices for their home. Theater has been a shared passion – both on and off stage. Regulars in Amity Follies during its several-year run in Freeport; the couple, and at one time, the whole family sang in the Highland Community College Chorale; and they’ve been long-time supporters of Winneshiek Theatre. Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) has also benefited by their theater talents. Bernie is Freeport’s representative as a member of the Board of Directors there where he has served since 1993. Last summer Becky made her third appearance on the TLP stage in Steel Magnolias. In Becky’s opinion, “Timber Lake Playhouse is a real gem of a theater and one of the finest you can find outside of any large city. It’s unsurpassed and can stand up against Chicago and New York.” She credits the artistic directors with its success and its national reputation. When asked about leaving the house he essentially built, Bernie says, “It’s cozy. We’re going to miss this house. It’s our space, it’s our personalities, and it’s always felt like a house that we built.” q
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Easter treats Try some traditional Easter By Jae Hezlep For ETC... Magazine
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t’s pretty much common knowledge that Easter is a Christian celebration of Christ’s rising, but this spring holiday which falls during the time of annual renewal also has pagan origins. The word Easter comes from the Norseman’s Eostur, Eastar, Ostara, the pagan goddess Eostre, all of which involve the season of the growing sun and new birth. The ancient Egyptians, Persians, Phoenicians, and Hindus all believed the world began with an enormous egg, thus the egg as a symbol of new life has been around for eons. Details may vary, but most cultures around the world use the egg as a symbol of new life and rebirth. In the United States ham is a traditional Easter food. In fact, according to John Green, Director of Strategic Marketing for the National Pork Board, 67 percent of households are planning to celebrate with a ham dinner this Easter. Green says that ham probably is the meat of choice for Easter because in the early days meat was slaughtered in the fall. There was g See jump on 26 for another recipe
What is Mojo Sauce? Mojo is the name of several types of sauces, varying in spiciness that originated in the Canary Islands. It is also popular in Cuba and the Caribbean and is predominately either a red, green or orange sauce. Garlic, oil, and vinegar are basic ingredients with seasonings varying by region and recipe.
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Ham is a versatile option for Easter since it pairs well with many foods. Mojo Sauce and Papaya Salsa give this bone-in showpiece ham a zesty kick.
Baked Ham with Mojo Sauce Recipe from TheOtherWhiteMeat.com 15 minutes prep, 120 minutes cook
Cooking Directions: 1. Prepare Mojo Sauce ahead of time. Set aside 2 cups of the sauce for serving. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Place ham in shallow roasting pan; score
a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch thick into the upper surface of the ham. Insert a clove at the crossed points of the diamonds. 3. Brush the ham with the mustard and sprinkle it with the brown sugar. Pour 1 cup of the Mojo Sauce over the top. 4. Bake in the center of the heated oven for 2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion (not touching bone) registers 140°F (about 15-18 minutes per pound), basting every 20-30 minutes, alternating with 1/4 cup each white wine and remaining Mojo Sauce. 5. Transfer ham to platter. Let stand 15 minutes; slice and serve with the reserved 2 cups of Mojo Sauce and Papaya Salsa. Serves 30.
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Papaya Sauce
• 16 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise • 1 cup onion, finely slivered • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 cups fresh orange juice (3 or 4 oranges • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (2 or 3 limes) • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Directions: In a medium bowl, combine garlic, onion, cumin, and salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the orange juice, lime juice and vinegar and cook another 5 minutes for the flavors to blend. Cool to room temperature. Makes 4 cups.
• 2 ripe papayas, (about 1 pound each) • 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice • 1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped • 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, OR flat-leaf parsley • Zest of 2 limes, grated • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice Directions: Peel and seed the papaya and cut it into 1/4-inch dice. Place in a medium-size bowl. Gently fold the tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro and lime zest into the papaya. Toss in the lime juice. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use, no longer than 4 hours. Makes about 4 cups.
Ingredients: • 1 bone-in ham, ready-to-eat (about 1416 pounds) • 4 cups Mojo Sauce (see below) • 16 cloves • 2-4 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
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Basic French Omelet
French cooking was popularized in the United States during the 40s and 50s, which is when most Americans got acquainted with omelets. Recipe from incredibleegg.org. 2 minutes prep; 5 minutes cook
heat until hot. Tilt pan to coat bottom. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges. Ingredients: 3. Gently push cooked portions from edges • 2 eggs • 2 tablespoons water toward the center with inverted turner so • 1/8 teaspoon salt • Dash pepper that uncooked eggs can reach the hot pan • 1 teaspoon butter • 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling, surface. Continue cooking, tilting pan and like shredded cheese, finely chopped ham gently moving cooked portions as needed. 4. When top surface of eggs is thickened and Cooking Directions: no visible liquid egg remains, place filling on 1. Beat eggs, water, salt and pepper in one side of the omelet, fold omelet in half small bowl until blended. with turner. With a quick flip of the wrist, turn 2. Heat butter in 7 to 10-inch nonstick pan and invert or slide omelet onto plate. omelet pan or skillet over medium-high Serve immediately. Makes 1 to 2 servings.
no refrigeration and the fresh pork that wasn’t consumed during the winter months before Lent was cured for spring. The curing process took a long time and Easter was the first significant holiday when the hams were ready. Green also notes that a ham lends itself to serving a large group as well as being fully cooked, so the meat just has to be warmed. Besides the compatibility of the flavors, pairing of ham and eggs at Easter may be linked to the fact that Christians abstained from eating meat during the Lenten season and Easter was the first chance to enjoy eggs and meat after the long abstinence. Here, then, are two recipes that can be the basis for Easter 2011 meals. Baked Ham with Mojo Sauce which comes from the National Pork Board is perfect if you’re serving a large crowd of family and friends – or if you just want leftovers for other dishes such as frittatas, sandwiches or omelets. The American Egg Board has contributed this Basic French Omelet recipe which is a favorite of Howard Helmer’s, the Guinness World Records “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker.” Note: More pork and egg recipes are available on-line at: www. TheOtherWhiteMeat.com and www. incredibleegg.org. q
MEET THE QUICKEST OMELET MAKER: Howard Helmer holds the Guinness World Record Howard Helmer is the Guinness World Records “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker.” He holds the record for the fastest omelet cooker in the world and can whip up a whopping 427 omelets in a mere 30 minutes. To earn his second and third world records, Howard flipped an omelet an amazing 30 times in 34 seconds before it broke, and cooked the fastest omelet ever recorded – 42 seconds from when the egg was cracked to when it was cooked. A spokesperson for the American Egg Board for over 40 years, Helmer started cooking eggs as a child under the watchful eye of his grandmother. Later, Rudy Stanish, a New York caterer, with a society clientele taught him to make an omelet the classical French way (see accompanying recipe). Some of Howard’s insider tips for omelets, include: n For each omelet, the egg mixture should measure 4 oz. or 1/2 cup, which is the size of a standard soup ladle. n Use butter or margarine, but never oil. n Prepare the filling first. Omelets cook
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Pieces should be small to prevent tearing the omelet when it is folded. n Omelets are best when cooked to order, one at a time and served immediately. For multiple servings, increase the recipe as needed preparing only as many eggs as you will use in a short time. Use 1/2 cup egg mixture per omelet. n For beginners, try putting only half the filling inside the omelet. Spoon the rest across the top of the omelet after it’s on the plate. n Strive for in-and-out of the pan in less than a minute. n Invent your own fillings. Use one or more of your favorite foods. Some classic fillings include shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheddar, sour cream, diced ham, crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers or tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, even leftovers from last night’s dinner or yesterday’s leftover pizza. Writer’s note: Years ago when I worked for Kraft, Inc., I met Helmer and have seen him in action – he’s amazing! q
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In your 20s: Contemplating the end of your career when you’re just starting may seem crazy, but counting on Social Security to be there 20 years from now, let alone 40 or 50, may be a fool’s risk. The reality is, retirement planning needs to begin as early as possible, advises money-zine.com, an online financial planning guide. That said, setting retirement goals now may not be realistic, especially with student loans to pay off and the potential for marriage and mortgages on the horizon. In lieu of that, experts say, the best bet is to sink as much money as you can into employer-sponsored 401(k) and 403(b) plans, particularly if the company offers a match. If that’s not an option, set up an Individual Retirement Account.
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In your 30s: Nine out of 10 people in their 30s are in debt, the highest proportion of any age decade, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Now’s the time to take a serious look at credit card debt and to start living within a budget, writes Liz Pulliam Weston, a financial writer for MSN Money and author of “Your Credit Score: Your Money & What’s at Stake.” It’s important to realize that money invested in this period will work twice as hard as money invested when you’re in your 50s, experts say.
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In your 40s: If you’ve been saving money for the past 10 or 20 years, this is a good point at which to determine whether you need to readjust your plan, experts advise. If you haven’t, don’t wait any longer, because there are only 20 to 25 years left to start socking cash away. “With all the other claims on your paychecks, it can be tempting to skimp here,” writes Pulliam Weston. “But every dollar you fail to put aside now could mean $10 less in retirement income.” Things to consider: Don’t put yourself in huge debt paying college tuition bills, and pay down as much debt as possible, Pulliam Weston writes.
AGE: 50
In your 50s: If you’ve reached this point and haven’t started planning, this is really your last chance to start, investment experts say. Presumably, people in this bracket may be close to paying off their mortgage, have gotten their children through college and may now have money to sink into a plan. “You’re also close enough to the finish line now that you should begin to make definite plans about where you’ll live, what you’ll do and how much money you’ll spend” in retirement, Pulliam Weston writes.
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On the money Books offer prudent advice for tough times By Paul Eisenberg GateHouse News Service
Money is in the news, on our minds and, hopefully, in our pocketbooks. In an age when the financial rules seem to have been reset, even some older advice can still apply. BOOK “Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future,” by Robert B. Reich
“Think and Grow Rich Success Journal,” by Napoleon Hill with Joel Fotinos and August Gold “Super Freakonomics: The Super-Deluxe, Super-Illustrated Edition,” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
“Warren Buffett and the Art of Stock Arbitrage,” by Mary Buffett and David Clark
“Zombie Economics: How Dead Ideas Still Walk Among Us,” by John Quiggin
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The nation was still recovering from the worst economic calamity it had ever experienced when Napoleon Hill first published this classic of financial planning in 1937. Things may not have been as bad this time around as the Great Depression, but many of the strategies Hill promotes remain relevant today. What’s more, they’ve been updated by Fotinos and Gold to address today’s concerns directly.
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Rest insured Save on insurance, keep decent coverage with these tips By Erika Rose GateHouse News Service
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umping some insurance coverage has been in vogue in recent months as Americans have tightened their belts, but letting your new bare bones policies carry on indefinitely might leave you at risk.
Instead, heed the experts’ advice on the coverage that is really worth it and what you might be able to nix. Amy Danise, senior managing editor of Insure.com, an information resource on auto, health, home and life insurance, offers the following tips.
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Insure only for the local construction cost of replacing your home and not its market value, which is a common mistake. Agents can help you determine this figure. Don’t skimp on that number or the percentage of the home value that is reserved for liability claims. Individual line items that detail the maximum claim for certain losses are built in to the policy, so there isn’t room to cut back there. However, you could eliminate any riders you’ve added to cover certain expensive pieces.
While most are insured through their employers, those who must get health insurance on their own could limit coverage to major medical or catastrophic coverage, which will pay for hospitalizations and surgery but exclude routine exams. Still, raising your deductible or the percentage of your share is a safer way to skimp considering the high number of people in medical bankruptcy.
Money-saving tips Brad Cooper, senior vice president of operations for InsWeb.com, an online insurance comparison provider, says, “There is no such thing as the lowest-price auto insurance” because of stiff competition in the market. Amy Danise of Insure.com agrees, saying annual auto insurance premiums can differ by hundreds of dollars. Premiums vary greatly in
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life insurance as well, she says, because of the range of possible premiums for the same person. Cooper advises first looking to deductibles before dropping any coverage, and raise them as high as you are comfortable with. Keep in mind, experts say, that in most states, your credit history can affect your rates, so if you’ve improved your credit, that’s a good time to shop around.
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At minimum, drivers need liability coverage. This is what covers damage to others, often the source of lawsuits. While there is a minimum required by law, often it is not enough. Danise recommends at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident. When it comes to comprehensive and collision, the need for this on older cars is questionable. “It depends on your vehicle, but once the car hits 5 years old, I would start looking at how much am I paying versus how much I would get back in the event the car is totaled,” she says. Nadaguides.com is a good place to find your car’s worth. You may also want to consider ditching perks like towing, roadside assistance and rental car coverage.
Life insurance is a must for anyone with dependents who rely on your income. At minimum, Danise advises term life insurance to cover your income and mortgage payment for a certain amount of time Online calculators are great tools to help determine a sufficient safety net for your family, but don’t be scared off by the final number. Instead, buy something now and add supplemental policies later. Group life insurance through work serves as a nice supplement but remember, it is only as permanent as your job. Skip life insurance on children, as they do not have debt or income to replace, as well as policies whose cash value is tied to investments.
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The budget puzzle Everyone needs a budget — here’s how to start By Dan Rafter
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ince Cardullo doesn’t care how much money your household pulls in each year: He wants you to make a family budget. If you don’t, you’ll run the risk of spending more than you earn each month. Or you’ll never manage to set aside any savings.
“Whether you make $25,000 a year or $25 million a year, you need to have a budget,” said Cardullo, a certified financial planner and president of The Tax & Financial Center in Lindenhurst, N.Y. “If you don’t budget, you won’t be able to an-
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swer the important questions. You won’t know whether you can afford that next purchase. You won’t know what you can and can’t afford.” The good news is that budgets don’t have to be complicated. Families only need
to write out all their estimated expenses for the month, including money set aside for eating out, going to the movies and other forms of entertainment. They then need to chart their sources of income, whether this comes from their full-time job, Social Security benefits or as dividends from investments. The goal is to have some money left over every month for savings. “Your budget doesn’t have to be complex,” Cardullo said. “But it’s so important to create a budget. I can’t stress enough the importance of creating a
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Think like a banker By Melissa Erickson GateHouse News Service
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conomic times are tough. To be successful in getting a loan, it’s best to do your homework and find out what bankers need to know before you arrive in hat in hand asking for cold, hard cash. “It’s hard to get both kinds of loans these days,” said Carol Kaplan, senior public relations director of the American Bankers Association, referring to home and business loans. “Many people don’t have enough equity in their homes anymore to refinance or get equity of out them because of the housing crisis, the devaluation of homes.”
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So what’s your best strategy? Banks are looking for you to answer these questions before green-lighting a loan for the home or business:
Need a loan? Plan your strategy Know your income, said Michael Eisenberg, CPA and personal finance specialist with Michael Eisenberg Financial Advisors of Potomac, Md. “Lenders want to feel comfortable lending money to you. Know where you stand. How is your cash flow? What are your expenses?,” Eisenberg said. “You need to show the banker that you will be able to pay the money back at the end of the loan period,” added Jonathan Cox, senior manager media relations for the American Institute of CPAs. The same holds true for a home loan. Know what you can afford. Know your credit rating, and have three to five years of financial statements available.
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Have a unique approach, said Robert C. Seiwert, senior vice president of American Bankers Association Center for Commercial Lending and Business Banking, Washington, D.C. “Depending on what market you want to serve, the lending institution will look very hard at what level of experience you have in the industry. Is it like other businesses? Do you have a unique approach? It’s a tough time to open a business, but if you have something unique, you can be successful.”
Character counts, added Seiwert. “What do you bring to the table? Your resume should be concise and speak to your experience as it relates to your business venture. Bankers will assess your character first, then look at your business plan.”
Choose the right bank. Not all banks lend to new businesses or are right for a second mortgage. “Find a bank that is SBA (Small Business Association)approved,” said Seiwert. The same holds true for home loans. “The key ingredient is building trust between the banker and loan applicant,” said Eisenberg. “Start at your local bank where you have a personal contact. Find someone you’re comfortable with and confident in that they will give you good advice. Don’t get discouraged if you get turned down the first time. Try two or three times if necessary.”
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Stock picks for
2011
Top advisers’ do’s and don’ts for another wild market year BY CAROLYN SPERRY GateHouse News Service
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hat’s an investor to do these days? Last year was a wild ride. And in 2011, we’re faced with what economist David Rosenberg has termed a “Wile E. Coyote market.” Everywhere we turn, we’re waiting for a bubble to burst or the explosion of a “debt bomb.”
Or for an anvil to drop on our heads. So what’s a solid pick this year? Read on for investment tips from two pros. Joe Magyer is an inside value adviser at The Motley Fool. Vitaliy Katsenelson is CIO at Investment Management Associates in Denver and the author of “The Little Book of Sideways Markets.”
What to buy
What will go public
What won’t pay off
If you stick with the blue chip dividend payers, Magyer says, “you’ll do just fine with much less risk.” He recommends Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway and Google. These offer “attractive valuations, balance sheets and excellent long-term prospects.” Katsenelson agrees that investors should buy stock in quality companies, “companies that produce products.” Johnson & Johnson, he says, should still perform if the economy stutters.
Amid much buzz about certain companies that plan go public this year, not everyone is excited. Katsenelson doesn’t recommend buying stocks on initial public offering at all — they’re priced for the sellers and insiders, he says, noting that there are no IPOs during market crashes. Magyer’s take? “Even Crumbs Bake Shop is lining up an IPO, which pretty well speaks to how frothy an IPO market we’re looking at for 2011. That, and the cupcake bubble is probably about to burst.”
“Sell stocks if they’re fully valued,” Katsenelson says. He emphasizes that now is a time to consider investment risks carefully. Magyer advises investors to forget about buying gold. “Bulls will say there’s more room to run, but investors are already more than a little late to this party.”
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Economy
Less tax, more cash? Compiled by Danielle Braff, GateHouse News Service
How recent tax laws may affect you and your family
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Social clubs
Estate taxes
Many retirees belong to charities, social clubs and other tax-exempt organizations, which have been thriving, according to a recent IRS bulletin. They hold $2.7 trillion in assets, which is an increase of 5 percent from the previous year, and they reported $1.4 trillion in revenue.
According to President Barack Obama’s tax bill, estates valued at less than $5 million a person are exempt from taxes. Estates that exceed $5 million will be taxed at 35 percent. This comes after a lull in estate taxes — the federal estate tax expired at the end of 2009 and temporarily allowed heirs of the large estates to inherit the money tax-free.
Taxpayers They filed a total of 143 million income tax returns in the tax year 2008, according to a new report released by the IRS. The adjusted gross income reported for Americans totaled $8.3 trillion, which is a 5 percent decrease from the previous year – the first drop in adjusted gross income in six years.
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The tax bill that Obama signed into law ensuring the tax cuts introduced by President George W. Bush nearly 10 years ago will remain for at least two more years means that households earning $250,000 or more annually will still get tax cuts. Anyone will an income of $40,000 will save about $800 annually, while someone with a $70,000 income will save $1,400.
Under the health-care reform bill, the government payments to Medicare Advantage will be cut by $132 billion over the next decade. Medicare Advantage is a plan run by private insurers and is an alternative to the traditional Medicare plan. The reduction will be phased in more than three years and will start in 2011.
The tax bill will continue the provision allowing seniors 70 1/2 or older to donate up to $100,000 to charity from their individual retirement accounts. While it isn’t tax-deductible, it won’t be included in their taxable income for the year. It’s especially good for seniors who don’t have a mortgage and don’t have many items to deduct from their tax bills.
Taxpayers, on average, will save about $3,000 this year as a result of Obama’s tax package. Families will be saving more if they are married, have children, pay for childcare, pay for college, invest in securities, use mass transit and pay local sales taxes.
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Make your money work Three smart ways to use your tax refund
By Karen Sorensen GateHouse News Service
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typical tax refund is $2,400 to $2,900, according to the Internal Revenue Service. That’s a nice little nest egg, and one that’s mighty tempting to blow on a bigticket luxury item or a pricey vacation. But if you’re nearing retirement age or already there, that may not be the wisest way to go. Instead, consider these three options.
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Retirement LIVING at its BEST!
Pay down debt: If you’re carrying high-interest debt on your credit card, one of the smartest things you can do is use your windfall to pay it down, experts say. Even if you don’t pay off the bill entirely, you’ll be reducing the interest rate and/or finance charges you’re paying because both go down when the amount you owe declines, financial journalist and editor Amy Fontinelle says. Depending on the size of the debt, you could be saving hundreds of dollars in the long run, she says. Safe but secure: Rolling the dice on investments is probably not the way to go if you don’t have money you can afford to lose, advises Ken Little, author of “Personal Finance at Your Fingertips.” Instead, look for safe places that provide a guaranteed return, such as bank certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury bonds and bills, high-quality corporate bonds or money market accounts, which can pay off in two years or less, he says. If you’re willing to invest for two to four years, consider mutual funds that give you a mix of stocks, bonds, cash and high-yield money market funds, Little says. Sink it in the house: If you’re still paying a mortgage, there are two ways to use the money, says Dana Dratch, a writer for bankrate.com. Consider using it to refinance, she says. Securing a lower interest rate will let you pay off the debt sooner and give you more financial security later, Dratch says. In the same vein, think about using the money to make extra mortgage payments, which will trim months from your mortgage and shave interest off the debt, she says.
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Exercise
Fitness fads New ways for you to work out in 2011 By Molly Logan Anderson GateHouse News Service
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Donatelli Ihm believes recreational fitness should be a stress-releaser, and she sees clients gravitating toward activities they enjoy and that provide a sense of community. Here are some 2011 fitness trends that incorporate some or all of these aspects:
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A 2007 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed an overall increase of 27 percent in activity with pedometer use. Health professionals from doctors to physical therapists are urging patients to clip on the inexpensive gadgets and strive to walk 10,000 steps a day or more. With simplicity a key factor in fitness regimen longevity, wearers are more likely to meet daily goals easily accomplished with a glance and a few extra steps.
Born from the idea that our ancestors walked the Earth for millions of years without footwear and that shoes may actually be hindering form, balance, natural gait and contributing to muscle atrophy, barefoot training is making a big splash. Minimal coverage shoes, such as Vibram Fivefingers, offer minimal support, thereby increasing the workload on muscles during a workout.
Once a taboo subject, pelvic fitness is all the rage in gyms across the country. “People are finally realizing that the pelvic floor is a piece of the puzzle for overall joint stability,” says Donatelli Ihm, who is also the director of educational outreach for the Women’s Health Foundation, a national resource on pelvic wellness issues. Core plus floor-style exercises, which include kegels done the right way, are being incorporated into group classes and should be considered an important part of any strengthening program.
According to Zumba. com, Zumba workouts spice up traditional fitness classes by adding Latin-inspired music and basic dance moves. As of October 2010, Zumba classes were being taught in more than 90,000 locations, and millions of Zumba DVDs had been sold, inspiring more than 10 million participants who take classes each week.
Making its way to fitness centers across the country, MAT, or muscle activation technique, is bridging the gap between rehabilitation and training. The program identifies weak muscles that have improper neurological connections and repairs those connections through exercise, allowing muscles to stabilize the joints and reduce the joint stresses that lead to arthritic conditions. MAT technicians have certifications that range from intern to master.
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Exercise
Move it! More reasons to stay active — and another reminder to floss Compiled by Danielle Braff, GateHouse News Service
Feeling frazzled?
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Beat the brain drain Can’t remember where you left your keys? Having trouble figuring out that crossword puzzle? Increase your brain connectivity by walking 40 minutes three times a week. A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois found that when people with sedentary lifestyles incorporated that amount of physical activity into their routines for one year, they experienced significant amounts of brain connectivity, which can fend off memory loss.
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While a quick Internet search to diagnose your health problem may be faster than scoring a doctor’s appointment, you should probably stay off the computer. A study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery finds that only 30 percent of the websites that pop up for common injuries provide accurate data. Most of the others are simply trying to sell you a product.
Checking out your cholesterol levels now can help you determine whether you’re at risk for a heart attack, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. They found that people with high LDL blood cholesterol — anything over 160 mg/dl — were more than five times as likely to have some form of heart disease later than those with cholesterol levels of 70 mg/dl.
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Take at least 400 IU of vitamin D daily and you’ll lower your risk of breast cancer by 24 percent as long as you take the vitamin in supplement form, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Getting vitamin D via your food or the sun doesn’t have the same effect.
It usually stems from lack of flossing. A whopping 70 percent of Americans don’t floss regularly, which raises their risk of gum disease. It takes 30 seconds a day and can save you from pain and dentist bills.
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Taking just 15 minutes to run or bike will help you get rid of stress and feel less frazzled, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
Never too old You’re never too old to get healthy, say researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. They assigned one group of sedentary people in their 20s and one group in their 60s to do the exact same cardio and strength-training exercises for three months. Both groups increased their endurance and their weight maximums by the same percentage.
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Quinoa Trout Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is native to the Andes Mountains, where people have eaten it for more than 5,000 years. The boxed version of red or plain quinoa is available in many grocery stores. Ingredients for the quinoa: • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, red or plain • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/3 cup cooked green peas (if you use canned, rinse them well before adding to salad) • 1/3 cup cooked black beans (if you use canned, rinse them well before adding to salad) • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion • 15 grape tomatoes, sliced • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional) • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil • Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for the trout: • Pan spray • 2 skinless trout fillets (6 ounces), rinsed and patted dry • ½ lemon • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion • Old Bay Seasoning to taste • Salt and pepper to taste 1. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, olive oil, lemon juice, peas, beans, onion and tomato; stir well. Add jalapeno — if using — basil, salt and pepper. Cover and set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 3. Fold an 18-inch strip of foil in half, then open it like a book on your worktable. Coat one side of the “book” with pan spray. Lay one trout fillet on the sprayed side. Top the fish with a generous squeeze of lemon, 1 teaspoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon onion, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper. 4. Fold the unsprayed half of the parchment over the fish; match up the foil’s edges and crimp them closed so no air can escape. Prepare the second trout fillet the same way. 5. Place the two packets on a baking sheet and slide into the oven. Cook for about 15 minutes. 6. To serve, place a helping of quinoa on each plate. Remove the fish fillets from their envelopes and arrange on the plates. Serve warm. Makes two servings.
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Lighten up! Healthy recipes that don’t skimp on taste Story and photography by Margaret Maples GateHouse News Service
We reveled in parties, dinners, snacks, noshes, stocking candy and food gifts during the last six weeks of 2010, and we’re feeling stuffed. According to a government study, despite all of that eating, Americans gain only about a pound during the winter holidays. The problem is that this annual weight doesn’t go away. It accumulates over time and eventually could contribute to obesity. Let’s avoid that flabby future by thinking lean and smart now. Don’t do anything truly drastic, like cutting out
entire food groups or skipping meals. Emphasize protein and fiber. Keep portions at a sensible size. Make small changes like these that you can live with permanently. This way, you won’t feel deprived and your energy won’t sag as those excess pounds melt away. The recipes we’ve assembled here score high for fiber and protein. Quinoa Trout also has enough easy-going elegance to fit in smoothly at dinner parties. Brown rice, long a health food staple, makes a delightful pudding.
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Brown Rice Pudding We used mango slices with this dessert, but your family might prefer blueberries, Mandarin oranges or fruit cocktail.
Ingredients • Unsalted butter or pan spray • 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon shortgrain brown rice • 3/4 cup skim milk • 3/4 cup water • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk • 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar • ¼ cup whole milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Ground cinnamon and nutmeg • Mango or other fruits
1. Coat the inside of a loaf pan (about 9 by 5 by 2 1/2 inches) with unsalted butter or prep with pan spray; set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine rice, skim milk, water and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until grains are tender, about 30 minutes. Do not let the milk boil. Stir frequently to prevent the grains from sticking. 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, sugar, whole milk and vanilla extract. Whisking rapidly, add a little hot milk from the rice.
Pour the egg mixture back into the rice and stir well. Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. 5. Place the loaf pan in a larger pan and add hot water until it reaches halfway up the side of the loaf pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the custard’s center moves only slightly when the pan is shifted. Remove from oven. After the water cools, remove the loaf pan, cover the custard with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. 6. Serve cold or warm, dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg. Finish the dish with PuzzleJunction.com mango slices or other fruit. Serves about five.
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Milk Milk does a body good, and one reason is because it’s been fortified with vitamin D. One cup of milk a day provides you with just over 100 IUs.
Cereal Many cereals come fortified with vitamin D, but read the labels to determine which are best. For example, one cup of Total has 34 IUs, ¾ cup of Raisin Bran has 68 IUs and one packet of Quaker Oatmeal for women has more than 150 IUs.
Orange juice OJ that’s fortified provides almost as much vitamin D as a glass of milk, with 100 IUs per 1-cup serving.
Eggs One egg has 41 IUs of vitamin D. However, the vitamin D is found in the yolk, so consuming only egg whites won’t give you the benefit. Some studies suggest free-range eggs have much more vitamin D.
Fatty fish Fishes like salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna are packed with vitamin D. Tuna has 200 IUs per 3-ounce serving, while salmon, at the high end of the spectrum, has nearly 450 IUs per 3-ounce serving.
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At 82 years old, one of the quintessential American voices turns her talents to the table, offering a hearty dose of home-cooked recipes from her youth as well as ones culled from decades of enjoying food. As in her other books, Angelou offers a philosophy that underlies her recipes: Eat good food in small portions many times a day.
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James Beard, a pioneer food celebrity whose first cooking program on television predated the Food Network by many decades, died more than 25 years ago, but his culinary legacy lives on in many ways, most recently with the reissue of this tome that was first published in 1972. “American Cookery” contains more than 1,500 recipes as well as advice that rings just as true today.
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The authors of the popular weight-loss book “Eat This, Not That” turn their attention to the kitchen and show everyday cooks how to prepare tasty meals that come in under 350 calories. Not only will this book’s advice help home cooks save on calories, it helps save money. It compares dishes at popular restaurants with homemade versions that cost far less in both categories.
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Raichlen, host of two PBS series on barbecue cooking and bestselling author of “The Barbecue Bible,” traveled what he called the “World’s Barbecue Trail” in tracking down recipes and methods of live-fire cooking from around the globe, including ways to roast exotic delicacies such as kangaroo and crocodile, but also offering new, easy ways to put an international twist on beef, pork and poultry. BOOK COVERS FROM SONY E-BOOK STORE, BARNES AND NOBLE AND WALMART
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Home sweet home Simple updates can keep your house spectacular
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Just what are other boomers doing these days? And how, you ask, can you get in on the action? Experts on the boomer social scene say those approaching retirement age are looking to stay young at heart via new challenges, experiences and knowledge. The most common priorities, they say, include fitness, travel, learning and volunteering.
Seeing the popularity of “mom” sites that connect a younger set, Stephen Reily founded VibrantNation. com, an online community for women 55 and older. With almost 100 percent of the site’s content generated by the users themselves, Reily says the best sources of local social opportunities are others in your life stage with similar circumstances, values and interests, regardless of geography. Monitoring the chatter on sites like these can point toward groups to join, lectures to attend, skills to be learned and more in your area. Also try Meetup.com, which allows you to search for interests by ZIP code. Whatever your passion, there is likely a course or group that meets in your community. Consider moving to an active adult community “if you’ve found you have no one to ‘play’ with in your current living environment,” says Jan Cullinane, co-author of “The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life.” At least look to these communities for ideas and events to attend. Often with a minimum move-in age of 62, the social activities departments of communities like these have their finger on the pulse of boomer recreation. They are like a “cruise ship that never leaves the dock,” says Matt Neville, associate executive director/resident life director for a Dallas-based continuing care retirement community, Highland Springs.
Fitness and sports
Neville says fitness is the first interest that comes to mind when talking about activities residents 62 and older enjoy and participate in most. From aerobics to Zumba, lessons like tennis or golf, or sports leagues, the offerings at local gyms and parks departments are plentiful. It’s a great first step to feeling better about yourself and getting energized about the endeavors of the next decade.
Volunteer or ‘voluntour’
This is the term used by Cullinane, who points out that a volunteer vacation satisfies the desire to give back and help others while exploring different cultures at the same time. Likewise, groups like Habitat for Humanity or even a local hospital provide a social outlet while helping others and teaching a skill.
Travel
From weekend bus trips to expeditions to exotic places, now is the time to explore. Venture out on your own or investigate organized trips by groups or community centers.
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A love of learning dictates the social calendars of most boomers, experts say. Check with local universities about non-degreed class offerings. Local parks and recreation departments offer classes, too.
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