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Rockford Airfest 2011 ﬂies in PAGE 09

Harry Clarke: Wood carver and artist PAGE 14

Wine column: K Syrah, Sirah, Shiraz PAGE 19

Celebrating homegrown ﬂavor PAGE 28 Cover: The Blue Angels Diamond Formation performs a dirty loop over Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer´s Mate 2nd Class (AW/NAC) Ryan Courtade.

ALSO Know what to grow, 12 Lower maintenance gardening, 16 Two-wheeled travel, 26 The easy way to camp, 30

EXCURSIONS

Jambo or ‘Hello’ in Swahili

BY ANN YOUNG For ETC... Magazine

The next morning after only a few hours of sleep, we were picked up by our driver, Hodge; we immediately knew that luck was with us. He was wonderful and thought the six of us were some of the best passengers rriving at Nairobi airport is an experience all in itself. The thing I remember most is piles and piles he had ever driven. Animals were what we were there to of dusty suitcases. They were in the back section of see and he was going to deliver the goods. The adventure started. the airport and looked as if they have been there The first ride took us by an elephant herd of 50 crossing forever, dust encrusted and 30 feet high. We thought the plains — we were in awe and it was only our first day. — oh what a welcome. But luckily after waiting an hour Our planner had decided we needed to stay in three the bags that my travel friends and I were toting all came. different types of accommodations at the three different We walked out into a world that we had not experienced before. Suddenly we were the minority. We spent two days game parks, lodge, tent and cabin with patio. Our lodge in Nairobi and I only saw one other white person besides was wonderful and close to a watering hole where we could hear the elephants trumpet at night and lions roar. the six people in our group. A guard was posted by the Monkeys ran across our paths as we went to the dining elevator on each floor of our hotel for security. After we room to eat. unpacked, the guys decided to walk across the street to use the ATM at a bank — the concierge stopped them On the Game Trail at the door and would not allow them to go without an We had two game drives each day — one very early in armed guard. He warned us that white foreigners could the morning and the last at dusk. In the a.m. coffee would not be too careful in this city. Kenya was going through be waiting and off we went, no one worried about hair or some unrest and many travelers had decided to go to another country instead. Tourism is their only commodity makeup. Throw on your clothes and out the door — the animals would be waiting. (Breakfast was served when we and the unrest earlier in the year had diminished that business. We never felt threatened, really only welcomed. returned.) 

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The travelers are ready for another great adventure. From left: Frank Ward, Steve Young, Dee Ward, Me, Ken Collin and JIll Collin.

In the evening we would start the drives and then come back to our lodge, clean up a little and then gather together for a glass of wine before a wonderful dinner. (Hodge stopped at his supermarket in Nairobi and let us stock up on wine.) Each night we had numerous tables that we could partake off, but we liked the stir fry the best. Pick out your meat and vegetables/pasta and they would stir it up in front of us. The excellent food at all the game parks was a pleasant surprise. There is something about sleeping after an evening like that and then climbing under mosquito netting, turning on the ceiling fan and crawling into bed. WOW, I felt like I was in the movie “Out of Africa.” At night they closed the gates around the compound so that no lions or large animals could get in and feed on the guests. One night as we headed back to our “tent” Hodge saw a lion headed into the compound, he called ahead and screamed to the guard, “Lion! Close the gates.”

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What we saw — Hyena’s carrying their babies across the savannah — the babies dangling and swaying in the mouth of their mother. Wart hog’s popping out of holes, black and white rhino’s grazing together, impalas, water buffalo, hippos, ostriches, monkeys, baboons, giraffes, hundreds and hundreds of zebra and gazelles grazing and running together, and my personal favorite were the wildebeest. We were told they have a brain that is the same size as a chickens. They would run at each other to fight and then stop — they had forgotten what they were going to do and then they would start grazing for food. (Makes me wonder about the size of my brain when I head into a room and then forget what I am going after.) We learned so much from Hodge, he was not only a driver but an educator and he knew how and where to find the animals. We could be looking outside our jeep and see nothing, but he could spot the grasses moving. What we thought was the wind he knew was a pride of lions. To come upon 14 lions sleeping together is almost unheard of, but yet, we got to witness that. One time he found a few lions feasting on a camp buffalo and only the head and shoulders were left. The entire head of the lion was inside the chest cavity. Another time they were dining on a zebra. The female lion makes the kill, and then lets the male eat and then she eats, next the Hyenas then Jackals and finally the vultures, waiting off to the side for the remains. They all know their pecking order. Clouds of dust showed us giraffes and their babies running in the distance and munching on the acacia tree. Giraffes only sleep 5 to 30 minutes a day, because they must remain standing to keep their heads up so the heart can pump blood to the brain. 

EXCURSIONS One night we came upon a small group of elephants and the bull was the last in line protecting his new baby. Lions were slithering through the grass following at a respectable distance. All of a sudden the bull turned and charged the lions and trumpeted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;leave my babies alone.â&#x20AC;? The lions retreated as they are afraid of elephants. Hodge took us to a watering hole and we saw nothing until he pointed out the lumps in the water and, of course, hippos and babies were swimming and enjoying their solitude. He informed us that hippos kill more humans than any other animal. One morning we came upon a pair of cheetahs that were so well disguised that it took us a while to see them. They sat like a pair of bookends, slowly moving their heads side to side, and they were completely camouflaged by the surroundings. Later a third appeared, coming out of the bush. We felt so lucky to have seen them as most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Teenagers are the same everywhere. One afternoon we happened upon an elephant family. Dad was watching over the two teenagers and the mom as they were sleeping. One of the kids woke up and started bugging the other sleeping sibling, first he nudged with his foot, then he started hitting with his trunk and just kept picking and picking and finally since he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a rise out of his sibling he literally sat on the mom. It taught us families are the same everywhere.

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The roads between the three habitats were so bumpy that your teeth rattled in your mouth. You could not take a cup of coffee anywhere with you or it would spill, mile after mile of ruts and holes. Hodge told us on average they break an axle on their vehicle every two weeks. Nothing like we have ever experienced before or since. No 7-11 for potty breaks along the way. Our gas was a bargain as the pump cost was $6.50 to $7 a gallon ď Ą

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when we refueled. Small dust encrusted children would run out to the “road” to wave as we passed. We learned that they survive on one gallon of water a day for all their needs: drinking, washing and bathing. We had flashlights in our rooms because they turned off the electricity for four hours each night from midnight to 4 a.m. Our last game park was my favorite accommodation. A wonderful “tent” with hardwood floors, granite countertop, slate floor and shower in bathroom, firm king bed, the tent sides had flaps that you could open or close and of course electricity and deck chairs. At night they would come in just before you headed to bed and put a hot water bottle under your covers. It was deluxe and we all loved this camp. Small lights light the pathway back to your “tent” after dinner. Our last day we had some free time and the three of us women decided to have a pedicure ($20) while the men went swimming. Grace was our attendant and we had conversations with her as she did our feet. She was the oldest of 10 children and lived at the camp. Once a year she was allowed a week off to visit her family. We all had brought clothing along that we were going to leave behind. The guys had gone to Salvation Army to stock up on beige and green shirts so that they could blend in with the surroundings. Jill got talking to Grace about that fact and she was interested in what we were going to leave. She said most the time the people that cleaned the rooms got the left over’s but they had to turn it in. We told her we would gladly give it to her, what did we have to do? She told us to make a list and sign it that she had not taken the items but they were gifts. I had a pair of 08

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Steve’s old tennis shoes that were full of holes and told her I would just pitch those; she asked please could she have them also. If you have no shoes, and wear tires bound around you feet, you would welcome a pair of holey shoes. We all felt bad that we had dumped things at each game park along the way and not saved them. We had to have shots and take malaria pills for this adventure because of the mosquitoes. We each took spray for our rooms and lathered ourselves up at night before we headed out. It took us about two days to realize that this was not needed. I saw two mosquitoes the entire time — one dead and one alive. We left this country with numerous souvenirs besides the experience. My sister Dee had taken along some Obama buttons and used these as bargaining chips for the nativity set that she wanted to purchase. They certainly came in handy. We also tried the “Obama beer.” They were very proud to think that they had a link to our president. One of my mottos to live by is actually a quote from Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover.” I would have liked to meet that man. r

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mazed by high-performance military aircraft streaking through the sky? Impressed with aerobatic squads making precision moves? Awed by pyrotechnic explosions and walls of fire? Or do you just like seeing a wide range of aircraft up close, from military planes painted in classic colors to large passenger and cargo jets you can walk inside? Every year, Rockford AirFest is bigger and better. The 2011 version, June 4 and 5 at Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), will be no different. With 15 scheduled performers, a record 50-plus static aircraft on display and a full slate of activities, displays and concessions, Rockford AirFest 2011 will have something for everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockford AirFest is a premier family-friendly event that draws tens of thousands of people from the entire region,â&#x20AC;? said Franz Olson, RFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting executive director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to AirFest before, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re guaranteed to see something new this year. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been to AirFest, this is the year to come!â&#x20AC;? Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show drew 90,000 people and organizers expect at least as many this year. Rockford AirFest has become nationally known in the airshow community, with rave reviews from attendees and performers. This year, Rockford AirFest is not only part of the celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation, but has been named a Tier One show in that celebration. Because of that designation, Rockford AirFest has gotten a top-notch selection of military performers and static aircraft. Rockford AirFest 2011 is headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, which havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t performed in Rockford since 2007. Several other military aerobatic and parachute teams are also scheduled. A large number of civilian performers are also slated, including returning favorites like Sean D. Tucker and Matt Chapman and newcomers The Horsemen. AirFest 2011 will provide a special rare treat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon will perform. The

Silent Drill Platoon exemplifies Marine Corps discipline and skill, as members execute precise movements while handling bayoneted rifles. On the ground, Rockford AirFest attendees will get to see more aircraft than ever, ranging from F-16s and F-18s to the KC-135 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stratotankerâ&#x20AC;?. Because of the Centennial of Naval Aviation, some military aircraft will be specially painted in colors and designs from past combat missions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unlike some other air shows in the region, at Rockford AirFest you can walk right up to ď Ą

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Civilian  Rich’s Incredible Pyro  Bill Stein Airshows  The Firebirds  Sean D. Tucker  Dave Dacy Airshows  Matt Chapman Airshows  Lucas Oil Airshow  The Horsemen  Aerostars Aerobatic Team

Static aircraft displays  USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon (2)  USN F/A-18 Super Hornet (3)  USN MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter  USN TH-57 Sea Ranger Helicopter  USN F-5E Tiger (2)  USN P-3 Orion Sub Hunter  USN T-34 Mentor (3)  USN T-38 Talon (2)  USN T-45 Goshawk  USAF KC-135 Stratotanker  USN E-6 Mercury “Looking Glass” Aircraft  UPS Airbus A300F  Fed Ex DC-10  American Airlines B737-800  American Eagle Airlines EMB 145  Delta Airlines B757-200  Ryan Internationall Airlines MD-80  LEAC UH-1 Huey Helicopter(2)  LEAC OH-58 Helicopter  Gulfstream II Corporate Jet  Cessna Citation Corporate jet  L-39 Jet War Bird (4)  C-47 Transport War Bird  BAC-167 Strikemaster Jet Warbird  T-33 Shooting Star Jet Warbird  T-28 Trojan Warbird  T-6 Texan Warbird  US Army CH-47 Chinook  US Army UH – 60 Blackhawk  USN T-6b  CBP Aircraft (2)  USAF F-15 Eagle  EAA (7)  USN E-2C Hawkeye Please note that acts and static displays may be rescheduled or canceled at any time without notice due to weather conditions, performer or aircraft availability and/or military operational needs 10

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many aircraft and take a look inside,” said AirFest Director Geoff Oman. “This year in particular, you’ll get a chance to see unique pieces of our military’s history with these classic paint schemes.” This year’s theme is “Honoring Heroes”. Besides RFD’s annual tradition of allowing active military and veterans in for free, the show will specifically honor certain “heroes” nominated by the community. Our nominated heroes include those who have served in the armed forces, as well as others who have served the community in various ways. “Rockford AirFest is about more than just the aircraft in the sky, it’s about the men and women who fly that aircraft and who serve our country in so many ways,” Oman said. “We’re glad and humbled to be able to honor those people in a special way this year.” There will also be the usual assortment of children’s 

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Rockford AirFest 2011 When: June 4 and 5. Gates open 9 a.m.; performance begins 11 a.m.; gates close 5 p.m. Where: Chicago Rockford International Airport Tickets: Before the show — $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12; At the gate — $15 for adults; $5 for children 5-12. Convenience fees apply. Children 4 and under get in free. Parking: $10 to $20 Where to buy: Online at FlyRFD.com/airfest. A list of ticket outlets is on the Web site as well. For more information: Visit FlyRFD.com/airfest May  June 2011 etc ... 11

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New varieties are fresh picks for 2011 By Ron Welling

Included are the new releases that are the All-America Selections for 2011. These are varieties that e have enjoyed a few days have been tested throughout the of above freezing weather United States and rated to be with warm breezes. What outstanding. Check through your seed catalogs and the internet for a wonderful change after battling availability in our area. They will snow. Could it be that spring will be marked as new selections for soon be here? To prepare for that, this year. Some of these can be think about what new varieties of flowers and vegetables that will be purchased as bedding plants later this spring. available for 2011. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener in Stephenson County

Arizona Apricot

Summer Jewel Red

Shangri-La Marinea

The first one is a new Gaillardia called “Arizona Apricot.” This is a new and unique apricot color for this class of plants. The outer edge of the flower petals are yellow while the centers are apricot in color. The blossoms are 3 to 3.5 inches daisy-like flowers. It is a 12 inch perennial and hardy in our growing zone. It enjoys full sun.It is relatively maintenance free and drought-tolerant once established. It will bloom the first season so you will not need to wait a year. When established it will bloom from early summer into autumn. Space these 12 inches apart.

“Summer Jewel Red” Salvia is a new AAS bedding plant award winner. It has been rated superior or above average by the judges due to its early and generous flower blossoms, continuing from spring to autumn. It is dwarf and densely branching, remaining tidy at a height of 20 inches. As you can tell from the name it has bright red flowers spikes and is great for a bird lover’s garden that is a magnet for humming birds. Goldfinches feed on the seeds of this plant as well. This plant will flower about 50 days after sowing so should make it an early annual. Use this plant for full sun containers, mixed beds and borders. Plant about 10-12 inches apart.

“Shangri-La Marinea” Viola is a new cool season bedding plant winner. It is an early-flowering mounding viola in a vibrant new color for this type. They stay at a 6 inch height. The flowers have a light blue petals with a velvety dark blue face with a narrow white border. They can bloom 70 days from sowing. It is a biennial that can bloom in the fall and again the following spring. Again, grow in full sun and use as a low edging. Plant them 8 inches apart. I would try to purchase this variety as plants to speed up the growing process. a

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“Glamour Red F1” Ornamental Kale is the first variety of this kind, to be a winning selection. You grow this for the foliage color. It has unique shiny fringed leaves which make them more intense, and vivid. It forms heads that are 10-12 inches in size. It takes 90 days from sowing to first color. Leaf coloring begins when the night temperatures fall below 55 degrees for about two weeks. This means it is ideal for fall color. The plants are around 12 inches in height and should be spread 12 inches or more apart.

“Terenzo” F1 is another high yielding red cherry fruited tomato. It has a tidy low-growing, trailing plant. The size of the fruit is 1 and ¼ inches. It is a very sweet tasting type with 6 percent sugar content. This is another variety that can be grown in containers. It is an easy-to-grow determinate bush variety. The fruits are resistant to cracking. It will require 56 days from transplanting to produce fruit. If planted out in the garden, set them at least 20 inches apart.

There are other new varieties out there as you will find in the seed catalogs and magazines. Check that they are There are three new vegetables for 2011. Two of them reliable first before ordering. are tomatoes and the other is a pumpkin: We usually find that people want to start vegetable seeds indoors too early. For tomatoes, I would wait Hijinks until later in the month before starting otherwise they “Hijinks” F1 pumpkin become too tall and spindly. If possible grow them under produces 6 to 7 pound florescent lights to help prevent this problem. Use good fruits. It would be great for potting or seed germinating mixes and not soil for this kids to grow and enjoy. The process. r fruits average 5.6 inches in height and are 7.4 inches in diameter. They are a deep orange which make them great for fall decorating, painting, or carving. The stems stay on for durable handles. This variety resists powdery mildew which is a major problem with pumpkins. You need to leave a lot of space for growing because the plant width is 15 feet. It takes about 100 days from planting until the fruits are mature.

Lizzano “Lizzano” F1 is a new tomato. It is a semi-determinate variety with a low growing, trailing habit. This works well for patio containers or hanging baskets. It grows 16 to 20 inches tall with a compact spread of only 20 inches. It produces baby cherry tomatoes that average 1 inch in size. A main feature of this variety is its ability to be tolerant to Late Blight disease. This has been a major problem the last couple of years. It requires 105 days from planting seeds until the fruits are ripe. When using plugs, it will require 63 days. Like all tomatoes, it requires full sun. If planted in the garden, set the plants 20 inches apart. May  June 2011 etc ... 13

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Harry Clarke: Wood carver and artist Story and photos by Janice Myelle

ometimes your career can be decided by being in the right place at the right time. That was the case for Harry Clarke when Norman Templin invited him to the Freeport Threshing Show where he observed a man carving wooden spoons. “I didn’t think too much about it until a few days later when I was in my own shop,” said Clarke. “I picked up a board and tried to make a spoon, no matter how it turned out. I completed that first spoon and tried to make several more. I thought of it as a business from the start, Clarke shapes a spoon with a bandsaw. but everything took too long. I tried his method but chopping away was not the way to do it. I had to figure out a way that I could do it.” “My first spoon took me two days. I kept at it, working the time down to a day, then half a day and finally two hours for a real odd looking spoon.” “I just kept practicing ideas and techniques. That’s what a business like this is made of, ideas and techniques. Anybody can make a spoon but can anybody make it in a certain period of time, with a certain amount of materials and with the salesmanship and things that it takes to make it all work?” Clarke always felt confident that this was the right career choice. He had that confirmed when he went to look at the property he had just purchased for his new workshop. “I went to put up a bird house in the cedar tree. I put my hand on the limb. I felt something. I had felt that shape thousands of times. I knew without opening my eyes that Harry Clarke works the sander. Sanding is key to a quality it was a spoon. There was a silver spoon grown into the tree,” he said. “I saw it as a sign.” a spoon. 14

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expertise Clarke began selling his spoons and kitchen utensils at arts and craft shows. He found the shows to be more of a regional market and he was ready to expand. He developed a web site, www.kitchencarvers.com and tapped into the national and international markets. The amazing thing about Clarke is he is self-taught. “I didn’t do any woodworking as a child. I had no formal art training.” Clarke also has an uncanny ability to identify trees and woods. His wood comes from several sources. He never cuts down a good tree just to get the wood. Often times it’s left over wood from trees that had been trimmed. “I found that wood that is associated with certain properties or structures is pretty valuable in itself,” stated Clarke, “I have wood from the Stagecoach Inn, the Lena A bowl undergoes on some final shaping in Clarke’s shop. Water Tower and the Lena Mill. The Stagecoach Inn is over 160 years old. It’s neat to make something from bowls made of maple and cherry trees greet the Kitchen those structures.” Carver’s visitor. The showroom in Lena features Clarke’s It also gives his customers a chance to own a piece of handiwork while the rest of the building houses his local history when they buy something made from old workshop. wood. Folks may reach Clarke at (815) 369-2924. Clarke finds inspiration from many sources. Sometimes Native American, Little feather, was so thrilled with the a piece of wood lends it self to a certain kitchen utensil. 4 foot spoon that Clarke made for his father’s birthday His newest creation, the Spurtula, was inspired by a that he made him a part of his family and nation. He cooking show. It has a long gentle curve and the bottom dubbed Clarke “Gifted Hands,” a name that definitely is shaped like a spoon. It is a blend of a spurtle and a describes Harry Clarke. r spatula. Spurtles were used as early as the 15th century to flip food like oatcakes and gradually it became a tool for stirring. “I’ve never spent more than two hours on a template. The Spurtula template took over a day to make,” said Clarke. Templates are drawn on paper before he makes the wood template that will be used in production. Clarke Formerly CENTURY 21 Country North then re-works and improves the design until he is satisfied that it will meet his strict standards and his customer’s approval. The pie server template was remade at least a dozen times before it reached the shape it is today. The Spurtula has only been available for a few months and Clarke has sold over a 200. Specially trained to assist senior “95 to 98 percent of the utensils I make are practical,” clients with major lifestyle transitions. he explained. “The heart spoon isn’t something you want to use to dip into your gravy. When I first started heart spoons, I probably ruined half of them. I developed a different sanding method. Holding your sanding equipment just right it the key. If you’re off just a little, it falls apart.” Call me “I’ve ruined more than half of them,” he said. “I’ve for a FREE broken a lot of hearts.” market Customers find Clarke’s creations to be extremely AGR, CRS, smooth, light weight and a joy to use. evaluation GRI, SRES His products may be purchased from his web site www. of your 815-238-0946 kitchencarvers.com. He also has a booth at the Lena home. Direct Mercantile at 101 West Railroad Street. An assortment of wooden spoons, spurtles, spatulas and

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ears ago I was recruited to participate in a bed. But as the years go by, my body is starting to year-long project that had been started by a protest and my husband’s words of wisdom have colleague. She had set up a very complicated, become all the more relevant. labor-intensive process that I fell into for lack of So, I have decided that there must be a better experience. By the end of the project, I was pleased way; to have my gardens without so much back with its success but exhausted and glad to be rid breaking maintenance. Let me share my new phiof the responsibility. After a year off I agreed to losophy with you. participate again and immediately began to dread First of all, you need to work with what you’ve the work ahead. That’s when my husband, who has got. Why fight city hall? How many of us have never been accused of working beautiful, loamy soil on even terrain too hard, said to me, “Isn’t there a with perfect sunlight and rainfall? better way? You’ve got to learn to NOT! My yard is a rocky slope that “We each need to make work better, not harder.” is pretty heavily treed except where a conscious effort to Over the years since, when I’ve the house was built. Where there reduce our carbon gotten in over my head, those is less rock, I have tree roots. You words have come back to me. may be in the middle of a former footprint. And one When I retired I dug in (pardon cornfield or pasture with no shade, place to the pun) and started gardening lots of sun and wind and heavy clay the hard way by trial and error. soil. Even though I generally have start is right I soon realized that I needed great drainage, I still have a spot in our own to educate myself in order to where the soil never seems to dry improve my success and took completely. Look around. Honestly (back)yard.” the Master Gardener instrucassess your conditions and realize tion offered by the University of that it will take a lot of time and Illinois Extension. I also took effort to fight them, so why do it? a job a Murphy’s Gardens in Galena tending and Another reason to go with the flow is to avoid selling plants. Not only do I have fun but I have wasting resources and polluting the planet. I am learned so much from Lori Murphy, who is a walk- absolutely convinced that water is going to replace ing, talking encyclopedia of plant knowledge. oil as the most valuable resource on earth within At the same time I was educating myself, I was the next century. And whereas we can find alternaestablishing gardens around our newly built house. tives to oil, there is no alternative to water. Don’t Like many garden addicts I have a tendency to go waste it! How much carbon are we emitting into overboard and am always dreaming about the new the atmosphere with our power mowers? 

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environment Surely you have heard about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico caused by runoff of fertilizers used here in the Midwest. And what about herbicides and pesticides? Yes, industrial farming is far more to blame for excessive pollution than Mr. or Mrs. Homeowner, but for the future of the planet, we each need to make a conscious effort to reduce our carbon footprint. And one place to start is right in our own (back)yard. Even if your yard and gardens are nicely established, think about the time, effort and energy (both human and fossil) that go into maintenance. Are there ways to cut down? Do you really need a perfectly manicured monoculture of turf grass that you need to fertilize and water regularly so that you can use a power mower to cut more often? Are you running a golf course or a football field? Then, do you have to have a perfect edge, either maintained by hand digging or some sort of permanent barrier between the lawn and garden bed? Of course, you say. How else will I keep the weeds (a.k.a. grass) out? You know the definition of a weed: it’s a plant that’s growing where it shouldn’t. Grass is good as turf on one side of the fence, and bad or a weed on the other. But the grass just wants to grow! Think about the time and effort you put into pruning, probably with an electric hedge trimmer, your shrubs into perfect geometric shapes. Louis the XIV had an army of gardeners do that at Versailles so he could make a statement about how rich he was. Do perfectly square shrubs fit our Midwestern landscape? If you like color in your garden, you are probably growing some flowers. But annuals like geraniums and petunias need to be bought and planted each year, need fertilizer and lots of water to get established and then need to be weeded and then pulled up at the end of the season. Even some perennials that come back every year may need maintenance such as deadheading (removing spent blooms) or staking.

Raised beds bring the plants closer to you, which makes work easier and lets you enjoy the plants more.

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So here’s my new approach: Get rid of the lawn, or at least minimize it. Replace the lawn with groundcovers which are generally low-growing plants that spread out to cover the ground and suppress weeds. This is an especially good solution for slopes that are so hard to mow and tend to erode. There are excellent groundcovers for both sun and shade. Among my favorites are ajugas such as Cailin’s Giant that forms a mass of dark green foliage with deep blue flowers in the spring. Ajugas thrive in part shade but tolerate sun as well. If you have a sunny, dry slope, plant some sedums. There are dozens to choose from. Choose relatively fast growing ground covers or plant them quite close together so that you can squeeze out the weeds sooner. Warning! Ground covers spread. Accept the fact and avoid putting them where their spreading will overrun other plants. Use raised beds. You can build a low wall of stone, brick or wood and fill the bed with an ideal mix of 1/3 aged compost, 1/3 peat moss or choir and 1/3 vermiculite, overcoming whatever problem you have underneath. The wall automatically gives you an edge that should help keep weeds at bay. It brings the plants closer to you, which makes work easier a

environment and lets you enjoy the plants more. You may even and/or slower growing cultivar. An added benefit is make the top tall and wide enough to provide you that some of the newer cultivars are more disease with seating. resistant. Using a smaller or slower growing shrub means that you can forget tedious clipping and let it Mulch, mulch, mulch! You can rarely have too much good, organic mulch such as leaves, bark, pine grow to its natural shape. straw, wood chips and for your vegetables, straw or For color and relative ease of care, perennial flowers hay. Avoid artificial dyes and wood chips from black can fill the bill. Just remember that while perennials walnut trees. Have a lot of leaves? Don’t bother raking generally can survive our winters, they don’t last and bagging or burning them! In the fall, pile them forever. A few, such as peonies can be very long-lived, on top of your beds to help protect plants during the approaching the longevity of shrubs, but most will winter. In the late winter or early spring, before your either die away or need to be divided after a few years. plants sprout, pile up the leaves where they lie and use Some taller varieties might tend to flop over if not a weed whip to cut them up, then spread nature’s best staked, so plant them between shrubs or against a mulch evenly over the bed. Your plants will be grateful fence that can help hold them upright or search out and the weeds will be buried. shorter cultivars. Deadheading, or removing spent Use xeriscaping principles. Xeriscaping is simply blooms, can extend bloom time and make the plant a fancy word for using plants in your landscape look tidier but adds work, too. that will thrive with the type of soil and So, either learn to not mind the dead Careful plant climate you have without extra water and flowers or plant species like Echinacea that fertilizer. Not surprisingly, plants native to selection makes have attractive seed heads that can be left your location are the best solutions. standing to feed the birds. less work in the Prairie plants such as tall grasses and a Annuals are great for all-season color, huge variety of flowering perennials used but will likely need special care like extra long run. Use to thrive here in the Prairie State and can watering. I have learned to use annuals plants that suit in large pots that I scatter throughout my be used in beds or as a lawn substitute. Ferns, violets, and many lovely shadebeds. your situation. loving plants are native to our woodlands. Using pots eliminates the need to dig Got a swale or wet spot? Put in a rain into the beds, disturbing roots of other garden of native plants that don’t mind wet feet. plants, and I can move the pots if I want to accent Careful plant selection means less work in the long different areas. It means I can tailor the potting soil run. to the suit the plants and change out plants to suit the In general, use the right plants that suit your season if I so desire. I spot water the pots, but don’t situation i.e., sun, shade, dry, moist, etc. Here in need to waste water on my established beds. Illinois we lie between hardiness zones 4 and 5. These In the end, I am striving for a garden that works numbers give you an idea of winter hardiness and are with Mother Nature rather than against her. I am sure important to know. You may have several micro zones she will reward me by giving me more time to enjoy in your yard and may be able to use some less hardy her wonders. plants in protected areas near buildings. Read plant For more detailed information on growing and tags and if you are not sure, ask your nursery person if selecting easier care plants for our area, there are the plant will be suitable for you. Natives are generally many fine websites: just google the Chicago Botanic a good bet, but not for every situation. Garden, Morton Arboretum and Murphy’s Gardens Trees and shrubs form the skeleton of the garden Galena. For inspiration, check out Fine Gardening and and provide year-round interest. However, a tree or Chicagoland Gardening magazines. large shrub placed too close to the house can cause years of work and frustration as you hack back Laurie Mattas, a member of the Northwest Illinois overhanging branches and deal with roots damaging Green Team, is a Master Gardener and works at foundations or sidewalks and leaves in your gutters. If Murphy’s Gardens in Galena. She lives in rural you have a situation like that, you’re better off taking Elizabeth with her husband, mother, two dogs and a out the offender and replacing it with a newer, smaller variety of wildlife. r

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or those of you that are looking for the next big thing from California, you need to look at wine made from a type of grape called Syrah. From what I have read lately, this is going to be the next popular grape varietal and make the same kind of impact that Cabernet did in the 1990s and Pinot Noir in the 2000s. In Australia it is called Shiraz, and can produce spicy, robust, long-lived, and full-bodied wines. As a standalone varietal, the best Syrahs are typically sturdy and muscular, which can be a challenge for the newcomer. It is the grape’s peppery Suzanne Boyer character, (think white pepper and spice) that is so attractive. And with a blend of other grapes such as Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, or others, can be quite delicious. These are called Rhone-style blends, and California has a bunch of them. Look for Concannon Shiraz Central Coast Selected Vineyards 2007, 87 pts. Wine Spectator (WS), $10. Another one is Big House Syrah Santa Barbara County The Slammer 2007, 87 pts. WS, $12. We have a Bogle Phantom California 2007, $17. It is a blend of Syrah with Petite Sirah, Old Vine Zinfandel, and Old Vine Mourvedre. The 2006 is rated 86 pts. WS, and I am hoping that the 2007 is even better. Parducci has always been a favorite of mine, but the 2007 Petite Sirah Mendocino County $11, is only rated 85 pts. WS. The last Parducci that we had was a 2005 for $10. There is another blend of red wine from California that I would like to tell you about. A friend of mine told me about this wine and I checked it out at Walgreen’s and it is very good. It is Colby Red 2009, $13. It is named after the winemaker’s 12-year old son, Colby, who was born with a hole in his heart. At the age of eight he had to have open heart surgery and ten months later had to have open heart surgery again. You can go to www. colbyred.com and see the video about the family. All the profits will go to charities that promote heart health. Colby Red is a flavorful California cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Petite Sirah. You can only buy it at Walgreen’s or you can buy online at Cellar 360 at colbyred.com. It really is a good wine and a great cause. I hope you watch the video.

Another daily video created by a guy named, Gary Vaynerchuk, is something you might also enjoy. He is on a book tour right now and traveling all over the world promoting his book on wine called Crush It. Every weekday he does a video on two wines that he has never tried and gives his recommendation. The website is: www.dailygrape.com. Please check it out. You will either like him a lot or think he is a crazy guy. He got me to purchase from his website, www.winelibrary.com, which is his father’s liquor store in New Jersey. I purchased two bottles and for the second bottle they gave me free shipping. I have had some excellent wines lately. Thanks to a dinner party that I attended given by the niece of a friend of mine. It was as good as any prix fixe menu (pronounced prefix) at any outstanding restaurant in Chicago. A prix fixe menu is simply a collection of predetermined items presented as a multi course meal at a set price. We started out with a glass of Prosecco; and some brie, crackers, almonds and grapes were offered. Then after a tour of their wine cellar we sat down to dinner and started with a crisp and bone dry champagne, Frank Family Blanc de Blancs served with sushi. Next was a glass of 2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Riesling with chicken salad in a lettuce wrap. Then from the Ojai Vineyard we had a bottle of Clos Pepe Estate 2007 Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, CA. This was served with lobster ravioli. Another dish we had was duck breast with a cherry sauce. With this we had a 2007 Patz and Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Finally it was time for the main course which consisted of beef, potatoes and asparagus. We had a bottle of Oakville Ranch, Napa Valley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. And for dessert there was flourless chocolate cake with lime and coconut sorbet served with Pacific Rim Framboise. I was told that you can get all of these wines at www.wineaccess.com. The whole meal took almost four hours. There were eight of us and the niece and her husband prepared, cooked, and served it all. It was the most fabulous meal that I have ever had. I slept like a baby that night and felt fantastic the next morning. Now I know what the rich and famous get to experience all the time. It truly was one experience that I will never forget. Suzanne Boyer thinks that life’s too short to drink bad wine. She can be reached at winesetc@yahoo.com. r May  June 2011 etc ... 19

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n Memorial Day we remember the soldiers who fought so valiantly for our freedom, losing their lives in the process. On this day and year-round, many groups also keep in mind the thousands of children who have lost a parent in military action.

Celebrating birthdays Serving the children of military personnel who gave their lives while on active duty, A Soldier’s Child Birthday Foundation works to ensure that the memory of a parent will never fade. By giving a meaningful birthday gift, the organization hopes to honor the memory of a parent and remind children of our country’s gratitude each year. It’s the hope of A Soldier’s Child Birthday Foundation to reach every child who’s lost a parent to war, and adopt them into the organization to be remembered throughout their childhood. Assist them or find more information at www. asoldierschild.org.

Showing gratitude The reminder of our gratitude can mean so much to a child who has suffered the loss of a military parent. The Quietly Working Foundation for the Children of Fallen Soldiers ensures that those who need that message receive it through Expressions of Appreciation. Collecting letters or video messages from all over the country and delivering them to the children of fallen soldiers, the organization has big plans for the future. Its “On Behalf of a Grateful Nation” book tour launches on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and will collect, publish and deliver thousands of messages of encouragement to children who have lost a parent serving our country. “For the kids that have received them, these EOAs make such an impact,” says Chaplain Tim “TIG” Heaslet, chairman of the foundation. “They read them before bed and are reminded that America is behind them, they haven’t been forgotten, and no matter how hard things get, they’re not alone.” Share your message of appreciation at www. childrenoffallensoldiers.org.

Making dreams come true Responding to the urges of military widows, Heaslet’s Quietly Working Foundation is also moving forward with its Americas Dream Long Term Mentorship and Vocational Program. “The best way to describe it is a combination of Make a Wish and Big Brothers,” says Heaslet. “While we can’t replace a parent, we can replace that desire that a parent has to help their child achieve whatever their dream is.” With those at the top of their games in medicine, May  June 2011 etc ... 21

entertainment, motivation, entrepreneurship and mental health, the foundation will formulate life plans and give support to surviving children to guarantee they know how to reach their highest goals. Folks like Jack Canfield, motivational author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, life coach Brian Tracy and best-selling author and personal finance expert T. Harv Eker are just some on an impressive list of mentors. People who feel they belong on the “dream team” or wish to contribute to the cause should visit www.childrenoffallensoldiers.org for more information.

Generating scholarships Helping to make college a reality is part of the work being done by The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund. The organization has provided almost $250,000 in scholarship funds to surviving children and spouses of fallen soldiers to allow them to complete their education. Ways to donate, as well as applications for grants, can be found on the fund’s website, www.cfsrf.org. r

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Online savvy Back up your electronic accounts; be on the lookout for e-mail scam Compiled by Danielle Braff | GateHouse News Service

Bank online It may seem intimidating, but banking online can save you time, money and stress — and more than 53 million Americans are already doing it, according to Research and Markets, an industry reports database. Love your paper files? You should hold onto your tax records and your investment statements for seven years, and keep your household bills for one year. Also, keep any loan documents and agreements until the contract expires. PHOTO BY STOCK.XCHNG

Scams If you receive an unsolicited e-mail about the taxes you just filed, ignore it and don’t open the attachments. The IRS says they’ll never send you an unsolicited e-mail about your taxes – but many scammers will target boomers and elderly people this way.

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Seniors and work

You may be heading toward retirement — or you may already be there — but if you’re looking to make a little cash on the side, consider doing direct-selling, such as through The Pampered Chef. In the U.S., there were 16.1 million direct sales consultants in 2009, and they generated more than $28.3 billion in revenue, the Direct Selling Association says. Work as many or as few hours as you want.

More seniors than ever before are expected to continue in the labor force, according to a 2009 study: 6.5 million people 65 and older worked that year, and that number is expected to reach 11.1 million by 2018. Looks like retirement isn’t in the cards for many older Americans — at least not yet.

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That’s the median 2009 income of households whose householders are 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That number is up 6 percent from the previous year. The median income for all households regardless of age was $50,000.

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Chocolate for your health If you have digestive problems and find yourself frequently getting sick, try eating chocolate with probiotics. Drinking a daily mug of high-flavanol hot chocolate will boost your immune system and keep you regular, a recent British study found. Get the Attune bar or Maramor Chocolates with probiotics for the benefits. PHOTO BY Salina Hainzl/STOCK.XCHNG

A tomato a day Eating tomatoes will reduce the risk of having your bones break down, according to a study at the University of Toronto. They found that women who ate 30 to 70 milligrams of lycopene each day – found in about ½ cup of tomato sauce – were able to significantly strengthen their bones.

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Reduce the risk You may be able to avoid diabetes by making simple lifestyle changes. The American Diabetes Association finds that people with pre-diabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent with regular exercise and by losing weight.

Take a picture

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Your camera may be filled with snaps of your grandchildren or pets, but you may want to consider adding a few pictures of food, too, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They found that dieters who took pictures of everything they ate made healthier food choices because they were able to think more about what they ate.

Feeling sluggish and tired? Taking a walk is probably the last thing you feel like doing, but a study from the University of Georgia in Athens finds that sedentary people felt 20 percent less tired when they started getting regular exercise. Start off by walking for 30 minutes a day, three days a week, then start picking up the pace when you get comfortable.

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Two-wheeled travel Tour the country by motorcycle

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the not-too-distant past when owners of accommodation turned away motorcycle riders. The Hollywood biker erhaps one of the greatest things about motorcycle movies combined with a handful of motorcycle riding touring is one can do it on a whim. All one needs troublemakers turned many against the two-wheeled is a little free time, a credit card and a motorcycle, traveler. It was not unusual for a motorcycle tourer of course. Living in the vast area that is the United States to park his bike out of site and remove any gear that one does not have to worry about ferry bookings, currency indicated his mode of transportation before approaching exchange, foreign insurance, or the attitude of people the check-in desk. Thankfully, that attitude has all but towards Americans. disappeared. The type of motorcycle is of little importance. While The Honda Gold Wing has been the ubiquitous there are several purpose-built touring motorcycles on the American touring motorcycle since its introduction in market just about any make or model can tour. Have it 1974. When Honda introduced their 1,000cc horizontallyserviced before you leave. opposite four-cylinder shaft-drive creation to the public What about accommodation? The country is well they saw it as an all-round type of bike. It did not take supplied with motels and hotels. There are thousands of long for the long-distance touring crowd to realize the campgrounds varying from the excellent KOA chain to potential of this utterly reliable machine. The aftermarket state parks to private grounds. Some people like to book accessory manufacturers were quick to introduce a vast ahead but that can be somewhat restrictive if you range of weather-cheating fairings and luggage ď Ą value spontaneity. It also means being more dependent on the vagaries of the weather. (Do carry a rain-suit.) Yes, during weekends and in popular locations it may be difficult to just turn up and find a vacant site. Have a list of campgrounds and call in the afternoon when you have an idea where you will be that night. One sensible precaution before leaving home is to call your credit card company. It will arouse their suspicion if they see charges on your plastic in several different locations. That is the practice of thieves. There was a time in

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Excursions carrying accessories for people who liked to bring as many of the comforts of home along on their trips. Craig Vetter of Illinois was probably the largest supplier of accessories. His Windjammer fairings have been copied by many and are still seen on motorcycles long after their production ceased. Of course, Harley-Davidson has been making touring oriented motorcycles for longer than any manufactured in existence. At the time of the Gold Wing’s introduction the reliability of the Milwaukee-made machines was somewhat in question. That has since changed for the better and nowadays many touring motorcyclists cover thousands of reliable miles on the large twins. Another long-term manufacturer of touring motorcycles is MBW who have been in the business since 1923. Their RS and RT range of fully equipped touring models have had a loyal, if somewhat small, following since their introduction in 1976. BMW have traditionally carved its own niche in the market and the recent introduction of an across-the-frame six-cylinder touring model compounds the practice. Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Victory, HarleyDavidson, Triumph and Moto-Guzzi all offer purposebuilt touring motorcycles. The buyer is faced with a dizzying array of features such as ABS, built-in satellite navigation, weather protection, luggage-carrying equipment, and much more. The latest Gold Wing even has an air-bag. While the power, weight, sophistication and sheet luxury of these machines appeal enormously to the experienced touring rider the novice may require something else. A smaller, less powerful, lighter and less complicated vehicle may be more to his or her taste. In fact, there are several experienced long-distance riders who choose that option. The late Englishman Ken Craven, who toured many parts of the world by motorcycle and manufactured a range of touring accessories, was a firm believer in the theory of motorcycles being simpler and more manageable. While in theory it is possible to tour on any size of

motorcycle it is best to be able to maintain reasonable progress. In the interests of safety it is best to be able to keep with the flow of traffic. Any motorcycle or scooter of 250 cc or above is capable of propelling the rider along at a reasonable rate of knots. Bungee a bag to the rear seat and away you go. Every motorcycle With the rising cost of gas, motorcycles are touring rider finds what they are also an economical way to travel. happy with. Solo or with a group, 100 or 500 miles per day, frequent stops or the ride-eat-sleep-repeat attitude, a carefully planned schedule or a wherever-I-end-up trip. There is no right or wrong way. Do what you like best. Do not choose travel companions who differ from your philosophy. In these times of fiscal uncertainty a motorcycle could mean the difference between taking a trip and staying at home. With such a wonderful country to explore the latter choice is really not a good option. For the best experience take the road less travelled. Avoid the freeway with its destination orientated traffic. See the real America and meet real Americans. Stay at Ma and Pa motels and/or rural campgrounds. Get 40, 50 or more miles from every gallon of gas. Make every thankful introduce you to a new state, national park or winding scenic road. Do it now; tomorrow may be too late. See you on the road. r

Whether you ride alone, with a buddy or with a whole group, there’s no wrong way to take a motorcycle tour. Do what you like best and enjoy the open road.

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Museum on Main Street celebrates America’s homegrown flavor By P.J. Francis and Mike Cowan

hat do popcorn, cheese, pickles, potato chips and the world famous Smithsonian Museum have in common? These food items and many more will be featured in Brodhead, Wis., from May 7 through June 17, as part of a national traveling Smithsonian exhibit known as Key Ingredients: America by Food. The Key Ingredients “Museum on Main Street” exhibit explores the connections Recipes for your between Americans and the foods they Hotpoint Electric Range produce, prepare, preserve and present at table. Key Ingredients looks beyond the home Image circa 1950 to restaurants, diners and celebrations that The American kitchen help build a sense of community through was transformed by food. The exhibit also addresses farming, table new methods of food manners and food history. preservation new sources In addition to the exhibit, direct from of power such as gas and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, electricity, and a flood of D.C., Green County will be enhancing the new food products available year round, not to mention experience with its own displays, showcasing hot and cold running water. local flavors: dairy industry — tracing the progression “From Cow Herd to Cheese Curd,” cheese making — including food stories from cheese makers, Swiss cuisine, and “Festival of Feasts” with a focus on foodie events associated with local agriculture — like Green County Cheese Days. The exhibit will also include interactive components, including “Setting the Table” for children, to encourage the idea of the United States being a melting pot for different cultures — with each culture bringing unique foods, utensils, spices and traditions to the table. A number of special events will be held during the time of the exhibit. The Brodhead Historical Society has also created a brochure highlighting a Food Tour of Historic Brodhead. The exhibit is located at the Brodhead Memorial Library (follow the signs off Highway 11). Exhibit hours are Monday, Thursday and Menomonee River Boom Co. Garden, Marinette, Wis. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. September 5, 1895 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. “Tree-ripened,” “vine-ripened,” “catch of the day,” or even “U-Pick-Em” For more Key Ingredients are phrases that tempt the taste buds. The closer to the origin of the exhibit information, visit: www. food, the fresher it ought to be. Roadside stands of fresh fruits and keyingredientsbrodhead.com, or call: vegetables are the best signs for what’s truly “local.” (888) 222-9111. r 28

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Three-Berry Pie Ingredients • 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened • 1 ½ cups sugar plus 2 teaspoons, divided • 5 tablespoons cornstarch • 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

• ¼ teaspoon salt •3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blackberries • 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) raspberries • 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries • 1 tablespoon milk

Berry-Pear Crisp Pie Ingredients • 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box FOR THE FILLING:

• 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 3 cups) • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 1 cup fresh raspberries • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • ¹/³ cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons cornstarch FOR THE TOPPING:

• 1 cup old-fashioned or quickcooking oats • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ cup butter or margarine, softened • ½ cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Preparation 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll crust. Place in 9-inch glass pie plate; flute edges. Line crust with 10-inch round of cooking parchment paper or foil. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake

8 to 9 minutes or until crust is set. Remove parchment and beans. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 6 to 7 minutes longer or until crust is golden. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes. 2. In large bowl, gently toss filling ingredients. Spoon filling into pastry-lined pie plate. 3. In large bowl, beat topping ingredients with electric mixer on mediumlow speed until crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over filling. 4. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place pie plate on foillined cookie sheet. Cover pie with foil; bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees; bake 45 to 50 minutes longer or until bubbly. Remove foil from pie; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, 2 to 3 hours. Makes 8 servings. – Pillsbury

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1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Make pie crusts as directed on package for twocrust pie using glass 9-inch pie pan. 2. In large bowl, stir together 1 ½ cups sugar, cornstarch, tapioca and salt; gently toss with berries. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into crust-lined pan. To make lattice top, cut second crust into ½-inch-wide strips. Arrange strips in lattice design over filling. Trim and seal edges. Brush crust with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. 3. Place pie on middle oven rack; place large cookie sheet on rack below pie pan in case of spillover. Bake pie 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand 2 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings. – Pillsbury

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magine a chain of campgrounds extending throughout the United States and Canada. The overseeing organization insists on a strict standard and the sites are visited without prior notice for regular checks. While familiar facilities are available at each site each one maintains an individual character. They are strategically located close to main thoroughfares yet offer a getting away from it all ambiances. They cater from campers ranging from owners of giant motor homes to backpackers with miniscule tents. Prices are reasonable and they make a great effort to accommodate the overnight traveler as well as the long-term camper. It is not necessary to imagine this because Kampgrounds of America already exists. They offer the aforementioned facilities and more. From the Badlands of South Dakota to Boston, Massachusetts and from Prince Edward Island, Canada to Mathis, Texas there is a KOA. There are 475 others in between. The familiar yellow, red and black KOA sign is a welcome sight to travelers after a long day. They know they will receive a hearty welcome, excellent facilities and a refreshing swim in the pool. Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world and has been ranked 21 in the list of Top 50 Franchises by Franchise Business Review. Each year, Franchise Business Review interviews franchisees from the top 500 franchising companies in North America. There are more than 75,000 different franchises in the U.S. and Canada. Last year, KOA was 24 on the list. “We are confident that we do a good job for our franchisees in all of the measured areas, and then some,” said Pat Hittmeier, president of Kampgrounds of America Inc. “It’s gratifying to see that confirmed by an outside source.” Kampgrounds of America was

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Summer movies plagued by ‘sequelitis’ By Al Alexander GateHouse News Service

ust when you thought you were finally clear of the H1N1 virus, up pops a new disease guaranteed to bug us all summer - sequelitis. Yes, it’s back and more insidious than ever, with strains ranging from the inconsequential “Final Destination 5” and Spy Kids 4” to the exponentially more invasive “Pirates of the Caribbean 4” and “Hangover 2” (Are these movies or baseball scores?). But not all that the season has to offer is hazardous to our health. There are actually some surefire cures to the summertime blues. Here’s a quick guide to a few of the cinematic offerings coming to a screen near you: MAY 26 The Hangover Part 2: Can drunken, drug-induced magic happen a second time for Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha when they travel to Thailand for a wedding? The studio is betting a bundle that it will, but I doubt it, considering the first film was one of the most overrated movies of 2009. Kung Fu Panda 2: Speaking of overrated; the first “Panda” was nothing but crass trash, but that didn’t stop it from winning an undeserved Oscar nomination. This looks like more of the same, as Jack Black returns as the annoying voice of the title character. MAY 27 The Tree of Life: Terrence Malick directs his first film since “The New World” (the film James Cameron fleeced ideas from to make “Avatar”) in telling the tale of three boys losing their sense of innocence in the 1950s. Brad Pitt and Sean Penn co-star. JUNE 3 X-Men: First Class: The Xmen get a needed reboot with 32

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this “origin” story about how the mutants of the world came together to form a benevolent society much misunderstood by the dim-witted mortals. If you ever wanted to know how Professor X and Magneto came to be, here’s your chance to learn. JUNE 10 Super 8: In an ode to early Spielberg films like “E.T.” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” director J.J. Abrams (“Lost,” “Star Trek”) tells the fun and exciting story about what happens to a group of children after they film — on super-8 — a catastrophic train crash in a small Ohio town. Elle Fanning and Kyle Chandler co-star. Beginners: Writer-director Mike Mills teams with Ewan McGregor and Melanie Laurent to tell a funny and transformative tale about two people touched by upheaval and tragedy falling in love against all odds. JUNE 17 The Green Lantern: More superhero fare, with Ryan Reynolds going green in this origin story about how the famous crime fighter rose from mere mortal test pilot to gain the powers

necessary to dispose of an evil enemy named Parallax. Blake Lively co-stars as his Mary Jane. Mr. Popper’s Penguins: If you’ve seen the trailer for this adorable family film, you’re already hooked on the premise of seeing Jim Carrey mug with a halfdozen orphaned penguins in his New York City high-rise. JUNE 24 Cars 2: The talking trucks and autos return for another goround the track in this Pixar sequel starring Owen Wilson as the voice of racecar Lightning McQueen, who heads to Europe with his towtruck pal Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) to compete in the Grand Prix. But both go off track after they unintentionally fall into a web of international intrigue. Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer supply the voices of the spies pulling Mater into their world of lies and deceit. Bad Teacher: Cameron Diaz chews up scenery and the classroom as a foul-mouthed junior high teacher looking to sink her fangs into an overmatched, but wealthy coworker played by Justin Timberlake. r

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Patio dining menu Greens Baby spinach, chopped Romaine and mesclun or baby greens, tossed in light vinaigrette: three parts olive or canola oil, one part white wine vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add salt or salt substitute and Italian seasoning or a mixture of dried thyme and dried rosemary to taste. Whisk or shake the vinaigrette to make an emulsion. Thin breadsticks add tasty crunch.

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A summertime patio dinner can be easy-going or elegant. Wash the greens and toss them with vinaigrette. The vegetables and meats can be grilled outside or roasted in your oven. Cheeses, such as mozzarella and cheddar, are optional.

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elaxing over a leisurely patio buffet with friends — what could be better? You might serve our Grilled Salad Bar as a dinner for three couples. Guests can create their own low-fat entrée salads using a variety of flavors. This dinner is affordable and the presentation can be elegant, or not, as you like.

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The ingredients for our salad bar can be prepared in the kitchen or on the grill as you chat with guests. The plan is flexible enough for any meats, fish or vegetables you choose. Guests who are vegetarian can leave off meat entirely. Another smart angle: You can prepare everything hours ahead and devote all your time to conversation.

Roast two red and two yellow bell peppers at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until their skins begin to scorch. Have a paper bag or large aluminum bowl ready to enclose the seething peppers when you pull them from the oven. In about 10 minutes, steam will loosen the skins so the peppers can be peeled. Core and slice them, and flick off stray seeds. You’ll be tempted to rinse, but that will wash away flavor, too. Let the peppers sit in marinade (see recipe) while you proceed to the onions. Peel two large red onions and slice lengthwise into several sections. Bathe the pieces in marinade. Roast the onions at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until they begin to become tender, then add the pepper slices to the pan and roast for another 5 minutes. Peel and halve baby red potatoes and coat them with oil. Toss with dried oregano and salt. Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring once, until fork-tender.

Meat Marinate boneless flank steak in the refrigerator for about three hours. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons canola oil to the skillet. Salt and pepper the steak. Sear it on both sides, then cover and cook at 325 degrees until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow to rest for about 15 minutes, then slice against the grain, creating strips about 1/4 inch thick. Chicken: Marinate boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the refrigerator for about two hours. Oven-grill the chicken at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until fork-tender. Allow the chicken to rest for about 15 minutes, then slice into strips ¼- to ½-inch thick. Turkey sausage balls: Roll turkey sausage into 1 1/2inch balls. Brown in a skillet, turning the balls to cook on all sides, then finish in the oven at 375 degrees. To serve, spear each sausage ball with an hors d’oeuvre pick.

Entrée salad possibilities include (from the top) roasted chicken and turkey sausage on Romaine, flank steak on baby spinach and roasted chicken on baby greens.

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Marinade The sweet-and-sour personality of this marinade goes well with vegetables, beef or chicken. • 1 cup oil (olive, canola or peanut oil if no guests have peanut allergies) • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar • 4 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pour ingredients into a clean jar with a tight lid and shake to create an emulsion. Cover and store in the refrigerator. After being used to tenderize and flavor raw food, marinade may contain harmful microorganisms and should be thrown out immediately. Makes about 1 ¾ cups.

Dessert

Peach S’mores

Fruit s’mores with pineapple or peach halves. Grill or sauté the fruit. Break a chocolate bar into rectangles and lay the chocolate on top of graham crackers. Place hot fruit on the chocolate. Sprinkle ground cloves on the peaches; on the pineapple, nutmeg or allspice. This is a small dessert, so you can probably afford to finish with a small flourish of whipped cream.

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The Bone Yard

The Net Delusion

By Jefferson Bass A call for assistance from a colleague in Georgia leads Dr. Bill Brockton to a larger, more disturbing case in Florida’s panhandle. Forensic analyst Angie St. Claire believes her sister was murdered and did not commit suicide, as the Georgia state police decreed. Brockton agrees to analyze the remains — a circumstance that places him close at hand when the skeletons of young boys, long dead, are discovered near the ruins of the North Florida Boys’ Reformatory. Jefferson Bass based Brockton’s sixth investigation on real events.

By Evgeny Morozov

Sing You Home By Jodi Picoult Max and Zoe Baxter’s desire to have a baby has kept their marriage going through fertility treatments and continued disappointment. Zoe’s last miscarriage creates a rift between them that can’t be fixed, and they divorce. Max turns to alcohol and eventually finds salvation in evangelical Christianity while Zoe seeks comfort in the music she loves and the companionship of a woman. When Zoe and Vanessa decide to have a child, they want to use Max’s frozen sperm. His objection sends them all into a compelling court case.

The Information

As a sidebar to Gleick’s impressive work, social and political commentator Evgeny Morozov looks at the reality of how the Internet is used today. He points out that, initially, the hope for the Internet was that it would be a vehicle for spreading democracy around the globe. It can be, writes Morozov, but the reality is that oppressive regimes are still very much in power and have even tapped into ways to use the Internet to their own advantage.

The Complaints By Ian Rankin Detective Investigator Malcolm Fox works for Edinburgh’s version of Internal Affairs called Complaints and Conduct. In short, Malcolm investigates other police officers. He thinks his new case — the suspicion that D.S. Jamie Breck is trafficking in child porn — will be fairly routine. Yet, when a murder victim turns out to be the abusive boyfriend of Malcolm’s sister, Malcolm becomes the prime suspect. Soon it develops that he and Breck have something in common: They are both being framed for crimes they didn’t commit.

Bringing Adam Home

By James Gleick By Les Standiford Certainly a hallmark of modern Tragically, it was the abduction humankind is the amount of and murder of 6-year-old Adam information we receive and process Walsh from a Hollywood, Fla., mall daily. National Book Award in 1981 that awoke America to the winner James Gleick presents a dangers children face daily. Recently, comprehensive and highly informative at the request of John Walsh, Adam’s history of “The Information.” He father, Joe Matthews, one of the first begins with the talking drums of detectives on the case, picked up the Africa, one of our earliest delivery threads of the botched investigation to systems for information, and continues on to the finally reveal who murdered the little boy. Les Standiford technological developments that have us Facebooking and tells Matthew’s riveting story in this book. r tweeting to each other today.

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If your wallet has been feeling a little lighter lately, you’re not alone. Prices on everything from groceries to gas have been going up this year. In fact, the USDA says grocery prices will rise 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent this year, while gas prices are inching towards their high reached in 2008.

6 ways to help keep a little cash in your wallet this summer If you’d like to save money this summer (and who wouldn’t?), Kathy Spencer, author of the book “How to Shop for Free,” says to “shop around.” You can get great deals, but it requires a little more work. Here are six tips to help you save:

Trim your grocery bill

Spencer says she clips coupons and scans the store ads before she goes out. She shops at double coupon stores and pairs her coupons with the specials for the best deals. While in the store, Spencer suggests walking the ends of the aisles for great deals. You can often buy bakery items, produce and milk that’s soon to be expired at reduced prices.

Grow your own produce

You don’t need to have a green thumb to grow some of the basics for produce. Spencer says you can grow some veggies like loose leaf lettuce in a simple pot that sits on your deck.

Dine out on a discout

There are many websites out there that help you buy vouchers for restaurant discounts. Just make sure you don’t get so addicted to buying the discount vouchers that you don’t redeem them in time.

Get gas for less

You can get gas credit cards that give you cash back – just make sure you pay the balance in full each month. Spencer also says that some grocery stores have gas programs in which you can get a per-gallon discount based on the amount of money you’ve purchased on your grocery rewards card. It’s also important to keep track of the lowest-priced gas stations in your area.

Transfer prescriptions for cash

Many drugstores provide coupons for transferring prescriptions, though some states might restrict this. Spencer also says to try filling prescriptions at Target or Walmart, as you can generally do it much more cheaply. She also takes advantage of rewards card programs at drugstores, which often give you money back on certain items. She then “rolls over” these rewards for other purchases.

Buy firsthand clothes at secondhand prices

Some department stores such as Kohl’s will provide $5 coupons with no minimums or will provide online coupons. Spencer says before you buy something, do a Google search for the store name plus the word “coupon” and you’ll often find a great deal. You can also often find the item you want or a coupon for it on eBay.

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ways to reuse your glass jars By Allecia Vermillion GateHouse News Service

mpty jelly, pasta sauce and pickle jars can certainly go in the recycling bin after being rinsed out. But reusing them once, twice or for years is the best way to honor the resources that went into producing them. Having a supply of glass jars on hand can also cut down on the need to buy plastic storage pieces. Here are a few new uses for clean, empty glass jars both in and out of the kitchen. n Dispatch leftovers: Send dinner guests home with leftover soup, fruit salad, roasted veggies or other dishes without worrying about getting your good Tupperware back. n Organize your supplies in style: Smaller items like spools of thread, nails, screws or crafting embellishments look downright artful when stored in smaller glass jars. n Drink up: Having a party? Gather up empty jelly jars or other wide-mouthed jars to use as drinking glasses for your guests. n Bulk up: Buying dried beans in bulk saves money and cuts down on packaging — especially when you store them in empty glass jars. This storage method is pretty enough to display. n Managing art supplies: Let artistically inclined children mix paints in small jars and store brushes in large ones. Organizing art materials in jars also makes cleanup a breeze. n Portion control: Parcel out snacks like raisins or candies in smaller jars for kids — or yourself if you’re trying to limit snacking. n Get cooking: Recent concerns about storing food in plastic make jars a safe bet for your homemade salsa, salad dressings, pesto and other homemade items. n For flowers: It’s an obvious reuse but an effective one: Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar and use it as a vase to display an arrangement of local wildflowers. n Guess the gumballs: Looking for a kids’ party activity? Fill a jar with gumballs, M&Ms, marbles or anything else small and spherical. Be sure to count how many go in the jar, and offer a prize for the closest guess. n Save your pennies: Since men typically carry billfolds rather than full wallets, they generally come home with a pocket full of loose change that needs a home. Or create a jar bank to help kids learn about saving money bit by bit. Cut a slot in the lid for coins and let them decorate the jar with ribbons, stickers or paint.

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FLAG FACTS

THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE U.S. FLAG

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rom classrooms to courtrooms, banks to government buildings, the Stars and Stripes are everywhere in American society. But not everyone may know that Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14, commemorating the day Congress adopted the U.S. ﬂag in 1777. Here are 10 other facts about the Star-Spangled Banner.

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The American ﬂag has 13 horizontal stripes — seven red and six white. Each stripe symbolizes one of 13 original colonies. The stars represent the country’s 50 states.

A ﬂag can only be ﬂown at half-staff when ordered to do so by the president or a governor.

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When a flag cannot be repaired or is no longer of use, it should be disposed of in a dignified way, such as burning it. Otherwise, it’s OK to clean a flag when it’s dirty. A flag is not supposed to touch the ground, but flags that have made contact with the earth don’t need to be destroyed.

achieved statehood. This version prompted Francis Scott Key to pen “The Star Spangled Banner” in 1814. However, the federal government eventually returned to the 13-stripe design.

Two years ago, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced the lift of a military policy that blocked the media from photographing flag-draped coffins of soldiers as they returned to the United States. However, relatives of the dead must agree to photographs. The ban had been in place since 1991. A flag flown after sunset must be illuminated.

Over the years, the ﬂag’s design and number of stars and stripes has changed. For instance, from 1795 to 1818, the ﬂag had 15 stars and stripes, which were added when Kentucky and Vermont

Flag Day has been celebrated for nearly a century, its roots tracing back to the days of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson established the day with a proclamation on May 30, 1916, according to history.com.

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For 30 days after a president or former president’s death, the ﬂag is to be ﬂown at half-staff. It’s lowered to half-staff for 10 days after the death of a vice president, a chief justice or retired chief justice, or the speaker of the House.

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A high-schooler from Ohio designed the current 50-star version of the ﬂag in 1958, yet he received a B-minus for his work. The student, Robert Heft, was not happy with his grade and made a deal with his teacher — if Congress approved his design, he would get his score changed to an A. He made the grade when his design was officially adopted as the country’s.

There are six American ﬂags on the moon. Crew members from the Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 space missions planted them on the surface.

According to whitehouse.gov, the day became official when President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress on Aug. 3, 1949, declaring June 14 of each year as Flag Day. It requested that the president issue a proclamation each year in observance of the day and called for the display of the ﬂag on all federal buildings.

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Summer visits Have a grand time with the grandkids — on your terms By Karen Caffarini | GateHouse News Service

ummertime often means more time with the grandchildren, whether a couple of days a week or an entire summer. Parenting experts and seasoned grandparents/

How to say no You love being with your grandchildren, just not every day. How do you say no without hurting anyone’s feelings? Author and educator Susan Cooper recommends creating a schedule ahead of time so your children know when and for how long you can babysit so you won’t get into these situations later. “Stick to it; no drop-ins,” she said. If you have to say no to a babysitting request, Cooper recommends doing so with clarity. “Tell them, ‘It’s not that I don’t want the grandchildren here anymore, just not on Sunday morning when I go out to breakfast,’ for instance,” she said. If you can’t babysit, Cooper recommends helping your child find another option.

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babysitters say these are ideal occasions to not only share memories and experiences with grandchildren, but to create some fun new ones together.

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For rainy days Baking. “I love to bake with the kids on rainy days – it can take hours. It teaches them math skills, patience, taking turns (everybody gets to measure and add different things) and they have something fun and yummy at the end,” said Carol White, of Wilsonville, Ore., an author of travel books who often takes her nine grandchildren and several step-grandchildren on trips with her and her husband. Scrapbooking. “It can be as simple as a memory book of last summer with grandparents, or last school year. The kids can draw pictures or find them on the Internet,” said Susan Cooper, an educator from Orange, Calif., and author of the book “Cooking by the Handful,” published by Children’s Television Workshop. Cultural events. Almost every city has some fun indoor places to explore – whether it’s a children’s museum, a traveling exhibit at the art museum or a science center. Follow it up with a pizza party, White suggests.

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Give back. Find a cause you believe in and plan a fundraiser, suggests Jill Vanderwood, a Salt Lake City resident and author of books for teens and tweens. “One family bought backpacks and filled them with school supplies. Others collected money to buy shoes for children,” she said. Screenwriting. Invite older grandchildren over to watch movies. Turn off the movie before it’s over and ask each to write an ending. Turn the movie back on and see if anyone was close. “Who you gonna call?” Pick out lines from popular books or often-recited phrases from movies and see if your grandchildren can guess which book or movie they came from, Vanderwood suggests.

On the cheap Take a hike. White says hiking gets the kids outdoors and provides good lessons. “Last summer we were walking along a river and we talked a lot about water safety,” she said. Little artists. Preschoolers can get artistic with butcher paper and instant vanilla pudding. Add some food coloring to the pudding and let them finger-paint, Cooper said. If they make a mess, they can eat it. Gardening. “Plant some from seeds and others from seedlings so you get some results sooner than others,” Cooper said.

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Economy

Stepping in

What to do when your parents need help with finances

By Dan Rafter

GateHouse News Service

A soft approach

Recognizing that a parent needs help with finances is one thing. Approaching your mother or father with this news is another. Young recommends breaking the news as an offer of help. This is preferable to barging into your parents’ home and demanding access to their finances. “You might say, ‘I noticed that you wrote four checks for the same Visa bill last month. When we showed you this, you had forgotten that you’d done it. Can I be of some help to you with your finances?’ The best way to approach this is as a method of help from someone they trust,” Young said. Moulton recommends talking about this topic long before it becomes an issue. Recognizing the signs “The best way to handle this is to set up Adult children need to pay particular attention to their an estate plan when the parents are still parents’ general mental state as they age. Journal-Standard 5/11 Figger-It mentally competent,” Moulton said. “This Are they easily confused? Do they forget to turn off the makes for a much easier transition if they do stove? Do they struggle to remember recent conversaneed help one day.” tions? If you see that your elderly parents are struggling with routine tasks, it might be time to offer your help with the Figger-It finances. Doing so might avoid serious money problems in To solve the Figger-It, simply change the FIRST letter in each of the the future. words below to form a new word. (Example: Hat can be made into “This doesn’t happen overnight. Diminished capacity Fat.) Using the new first letter of each word, place it on one of the comes on over time,” said Ty Young, president and chief spaces provided to find the mystery answer. You will have to figure executive officer of Atlanta-based financial advisory firm out on which space each letter belongs. Note: some words can be changed into more than one word! Ty J. Young Inc. Your mother might mention that she accidentally paid Smooooch!!! TRISH __________ her Visa bill three times this month. DANCE __________ Maybe your father, instead of writing a check to his MENTAL __________ local church once a week, wrote a check to it once a day LIMBER __________ last month. These are telltale signs that your parents might need SPACE __________ you to step in and help manage their finances, Young said. GROUND __________ Another clue might be the parent who explains to you FABLE __________ the same financial issue several times in one conversation. Your mother might tell you three times in 10 minutes that she forgot to put a stamp on the envelope containing her credit card bill. If she continually forgets that she told you What she hoped her boyfriend would do this, there may be other financial matters that are slipping about his decision to stay single. her mind. Some parents, though, are private. Others are proud. They won’t mention any financial mistakes they are mak“__ __ __ __ __” __ __ ing. In such cases, adult children have to look for other ©2011 PuzzleJunction.com signs of dementia or forgetfulness. Parents who are getting lost on quick walks are probably struggling with remembering to pay their bills on time, too. Solution on page 47

hen your elderly parents get lost on the way to the local supermarket, you start worrying about whether they should be driving. When they can no longer mow their grass or shovel their sidewalks, you wonder if they need to move out of their home. But how do you know when your parents should no longer be handling their own finances? That, financial experts agree, is a complicated subject. “I’ve been doing estate planning for 25 years now, so I see this situation a lot, and, unfortunately, there is no black-and-white answer,” said Rial Moulton, an attorney, certified financial planner and co-founder of Spokane, Wash.-based Retirement & Tax Planning Specialists.

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Preserving memories Transfer your old movies and music to newer formats By Erika Enigk

Do it yourself

There are products that can help you convert these items yourself. Honestech.com sells a converter that works for video and audio for around $80. The VHS to DVD 5.0 Deluxe can even help the user convert to iPhone, iPad and other digital formats and upload footage to YouTube. It’s also possible to hook a VCR to a DVD player with recording capability. For converting film, there is equipment available, but it’s expensive and difficult to use. For audio, there’s a free program called Audacity – available at audacity.sourceforge. net – that people can use to convert cassettes and albums to CD or digital format.

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emember how much fun it was to break out those old home movies on Super 8 film, set up the screen and have an evening stroll down memory lane? Remember when the screen wouldn’t stay up, and the projector wouldn’t work? Remember how faded and spotty the footage became with age? Now you can preserve those memories on film and VHS by copying them to a DVD. Jim Trafidlo of Video Transfer Inc. and National Boston in Brookline, Mass., said converting those old films, videos, records and tapes to DVD, Blu-ray, CD or digital files can be easy.

Using a service Companies like Trafidlo’s can take those old materials, convert them, copy them to whatever format a client is looking for and duplicate it for that perfect family reunion favor. Pricing generally depends on the length of footage; however, there may be discounts for high volume, Trafidlo said. Companies can also do color correction and creation of a menu, which cost extra. Editing services are also available if you simply don’t need another hour of footage of Gram’s flower garden. For the do-it-yourself editor, footage can be put in a digital file that the client can edit.

Pros and cons Doing the conversions yourself can mean you’ll get exactly what you want, if you have editing skills or desire to learn how to edit. However, for the person who isn’t technologically savvy, the process can be time-consuming and frustrating, Trafidlo said. Depending on how much you’re converting — and how important it is — it may be easier to hire someone. Be sure to do your research to find a reputable company in your area. And, of course, remember that if something is protected by copyright, it cannot legally be transferred. So if what you’re looking for is a DVD copy of your favorite Hollywood movie, it’s smarter (and cheaper) to just buy it on DVD. r PHOTOS BY STOCK.XCHNG

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