Boom Magazine August 2014 by FAMILY Magazines of Michiana

August 2014

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Tours vs

Independent Travel

Eating

Outdoors The Art and Science of the Picnic

Classic Design Ideas For Your Home

Parents With

Alzheimer's: Know When Help is Needed

Through the

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What's inside

boom / Table of contents EVERY MONTH

boom HEART-HEALTHY RECIPE

8 Things We Learned Making This Issue

37 Sweet Cola Barbecue Ribs

Contributors & Testimonials

BOOM Timeline

boom HOME

boom BOOK REVIEW 9 Shopping, Seduction & Mr. Selfridge

Reviewed By: Donna Noffsinger

boom HEALTHY LIVING 10

Tiny Packets Of Nourishment

Quit Smoking Today

By: Margo Bell

By: Kree McMullen, R.N.

boom TRAVELER

Classic Design Ideas For Your Home

Entertain Without Breaking The Bank

By: Kristine Smith

By: Janine Queenin

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Parents With Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Know When Help Is Needed

Eating Outdoors

By: Cyndy Searfoss By: Evie Kirkwood

28 Surefire Ways To Connect Kids And Grandparents Via Technology

By: Gayla Grace

Day Trip: New Buffalo

The New Retirement

European Tours VS Independent Travel

THE PLANNER

By: Phyllis Rose By: Phyllis Rose

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Movie Trivia: Cinema Slip-Ups

How Baseball Brought Me Closer To My Family

By: Pam Gunterman

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

By: Margo & Jim Bell By: Rita Miller

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Letter from the publisher

Things

Photography: Classic Image photography Makeup: CamellIa Cosmetics, Granger

We Learned Making the August Issue

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Betsy Tavernier Betsy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Managing Editor:

Jessica Haviland Jessy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

1. Eat more rice! Check out the benefits and nourishments that rice has on page 10.

Marketing Coordinator: Jill Ludwick Jill@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

AD COORDINATOR & INSIDE SALES MANAGER

Betsy Tavernier Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Amanda Oiler Amanda@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Manager: Zuzanna Zmud Zuzanna@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

2. There are harmful chemicals in cigarettes. If the health problems doesn’t concern you, check out the list of chemicals that are in cigarettes on page 12 that may change your mind.

MEDICAL EDITOR: Dr. Jesse Hsieh

3. Create your own itinerary through independent travel. Visit page 16 to see if group tours or independent travel is best for you.

5. Sports create family bonds. Taking an interest in a sport with the family can create long lasting memories for everyone. Go to page 20 to see how one family benefited.

4. Alzheimer’s has become more prominent in the older generation. Discover when you think your parents will need some assistance on page 24. 6. Adopt from a local shelter. Visit page 36 to see what cute furry friends needs a forever home!

Distribution Managers: Mike Trentacosti Kevin Reynolds

BOOM Magazine is a division of Michiana Family Magazines, LLC established in 2006. All rights reserved. We would love to hear from you! Please submit press releases, event information and inquiries to: Jessy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com The FAMILY Magazines P.O. BOX 577 Granger, IN 46530 PH: 574.387.5420 • FX: 574.217.4700 www.MichianaMom.com Permission from the publisher is required for any reproduction or reprint of this publication. Read BOOM Magazine online each month! Go to www.MichianaMom.com and flip the pages, cover-to-cover the organic and green way! August 2014 Volume 3: Number 8

7. Plan a day by using our Calendar of Events. Go to page 38 to see what interests you this weekend! LOOK WHO’s TALKING

8. Prepare your picnic the day before. Make your next picnic trip easy and stress free by following these tips on page 26.

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Phyllis Rose With a love for the English language and travel, Phyllis Rose became an English teacher, freelance writer and traveler. She taught high school English for 29 years while also working as a freelance writer and editor. Retiring from teaching, she turned her part-time writing career into full-time, writing for newspapers and magazines. Phyllis loves international travel, especially to Europe. When not writing or traveling, she loves to read, do counted cross-stitch projects and plan her next travel adventure.

Evelyn Kirkwood

Evelyn Kirkwood is Director of St. Joseph County Parks in Indiana and the host of Outdoor Elements, which is broadcast Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM on WNIT Public Television.

Margo Bell Margo Bell, a first-wave Boomer, has a B.S. degree in Biology from Arkansas State University and worked in medical and marine biology research before making a midlife career change to writing for adults and children. Margo is a former magazine editor and has published over 50 articles and features in newspapers and magazines. She and her husband Jim live in South Bend and have two grandchildren. Photo Credit: Classic Image Photography

Rita Miller Rita Miller is a CPA in public practice, a mom of four, an avid reader and serves on two boards in the community. She has worked with a variety of industries, including medical professional services, real estate development and rental and retail establishments.

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I am so glad that there is finally a magazine specifically for the baby boomers!” – Kay M. The Calendar of Events is always full of fun things to do with your girlfriends, grandkids and your husband!” – Brenda K. Honestly, one of the best pages to turn to is the timeline page! It always has fun tidbit information that brings back great memories.” – Shelly B.

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Cruise-In For The Club: 4th Annual Car Show & Motorcyle Run, 1:30 P.M., Nappanee United Methodist

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Michiana Renaissance Festival, 10:00 A.M., Kamm Island The Merry Wives Of Windsor, 7:00 P.M., Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

Bazaar Sunday At The State, 10:00 A.M., The State Theater

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WineGlass: Just take a picture of a wine list at a bar or restaurant and WineClass will instantly scan the image and give you an interactive wine menu on your iPhone. WineGlass shows you ratings, reviews, price information and food pairing for each wine, helping you make smart choices for your own taste and budget. TripIt®: Organize your travel plans in one place with TripIt® from Concur. Simply forward your travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automagically creates a detailed daily itinerary for every trip. Stylebook: Get the most out of your closet – for the price of a latte or a gossip magazine, you could have a closet assistant for life! Stylebook has over 90 features to help you create your closet and get more out of what you own! Import your actual clothes, create magazine-style outfits, plan what to wear, create packing lists and learn more about your wardrobe with statistics like cost per wear – in this totally customizable app!

Classic Spanish Sangria Ingredients: 1 Lemon 1 Lime 1 Orange 1 ½ Cups Rum ½ Cup White Sugar 1 Bottle Dry Red Wine 1 Cup Orange Juice

Directions: Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and put into a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in the refrigerator for two hours to develop the flavors. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice.

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Kroozin’ USA Car Show: Nostalgia Night, 5:00 P.M., Concord Mall

Michiana Celtic Festival, 10:00 A.M., Howard Park

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Movies

To Watch In August

The Giver, PG-13

Release Date: August 15th

FASHION SHOW

Read the book, The Giver by Lois Lowry, before heading to theatre for this Sci-Fi film hits theaters.

The Expendables 3D, PG-13 Release Date: August 15th

Find out what trouble these famous stars have gotten themselves into now!

The Hundred Foot Journey, PG

Thursday November 6th, 2014 The Morris Inn, South Bend

Release Date: August 8th

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Local Places to Purchase Miniature Garden Items

Magical Fairy Gardens Miniature gardens bring smiles to young and old alike. Create your own special fairy garden at Backyards. Backyards, Mishawaka www.indianabackyards.coma

Fairy Garden Fun Join the Fairy Gardening fun! Create your very own garden from our huge selection of accessories. Great for indoors OR for your outdoor landscape. A wonderful project for retirement and to share with the grandkids. Ginger Valley Inc, Granger (574) 271-0202

A Thoughtful Tiny

Terrarium

Create a closed terrarium for your plants that like it hot. While our blue planter was handcrafted in Vietnam, our artisans in Bolivia reworked recycled glass as a final touch to top it off. Ten Thousand Villages, Goshen - $20-$29 tenthousandvillages.com 8

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book review

SHOPPING, SEDUCTION

& MR. SELFRIDGE By Lindy Woodhead

New Nonfiction and a DVD TV Series Reviewed By: Donna Noffsinger

rom the experience of his father disappearing after the Civil War, the deaths of his two brothers, moving with his mother from Wisconsin to Jackson, Michigan, helping to support himself and his mother with various jobs, from newspaper delivery to working for Marshall Field in Chicago, Harry Gordon Selfridge repeatedly moved up the ladder of jobs, and continued to implement many ideas to entice people, especially women, to buy more than what they needed. After 25 years at Marshall Field, he moved to London, where he had gone many times on shopping trips for Field’s, and opened his own department store in 1909. Fastidious from the time he was a young boy, he was never seen in informal clothing. Owning his own store enabled him to implement his ideas. As I read this book, I was astonished again and again about all the things he was responsible for starting, many of which reminded me of the old Robertson’s store in South Bend. The addition of escalators, encouraging people to browse, selling to all classes, the bargain basement, the tea room

and restaurants, ladies’ restrooms, window displays that weren’t a jumble and that fit the season, in-store fashion shows, placing the perfume/cosmetic counters inside the main entrance are just some of the things which he started. With all his many positive contributions, he had some weaknesses which left him a pauper when he died. He was addicted to living the life of the wealthy, gambling, fast women and slow horses, and was very naïve about investments. This summary touches on just a few of the fascinating stories in this book. Even if you aren’t interested in department store history, you’ll find much to fascinate you about some of our modern activities and comforts beginning much earlier than we realize.

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Little Bitty Lies

By: Mary Kay Andrews www.Amazon.com

Porch Lights: A Novel By: Dorothea Benton Frank www.GoodReads.Com

Miss Julia’s Marvelous Makeover By: Ann B. Ross www.Amazon.com

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Tiny

Healthy living

Packets of

Nourishment By: Margo Bell

Things You May Not Know About Rice

ice, a cereal grain, actually is a seed of a monocot (type of flowering or grass) plant, categorized as Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice), that provides one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. Only corn surpasses rice as the world’s most produced grain because of its usefulness other than food. Rice is grown on every continent other than Antarctica. In fact, it’s Asia’s most important crop; China and India contribute nearly half of the world’s rice production. And here’s another mind-blowing fact; there may be more than 80,000 varieties of rice, according to Andy Hewes, co-publisher of The Rice Market Letter in Houston, Texas. Types are determined by length, width, stalk and probably DNA analysis, with some varieties created over time. Long grain rice is the most commonly grown rice in the U.S. “A farmer may grow three rice varieties to hit on the right one for him,” Hewes states. “You can engineer seeds to do what you want, but if they don’t taste good, people won’t eat them.”

Popularity of rice in the U.S. continues to rise each year, largely in part to an increase in beer production, introduction of new cuisines featuring rice and usage in pet food. About one-fifth of Americans claim that at least a half serving of rice is incorporated into their daily diet.

Rice History

Rice is believed to have been around since 7000-6000 BC with cultivation in Asia established around 3000-2000 BC. African rice has been farmed for 3,500 years. Rice was brought to Europe via Asia and Egypt, with large deposits of the grain dating to the First Century A.D. discovered in Roman camps in Germany. European colonists introduced rice to the Western Hemisphere. According to Hewes, an old maritime story has floated around that many years ago a ship broke down off the Carolina coast. Traditionally, some cargo on the ship was removed and sold to pay for repairs. This particular ship carried rice, and that’s how its production came into being in South Carolina around 1694. With the end of slavery, labor-intensive rice cultivation in the Southeast ended around the beginning of the 20th Century. 10

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The milling process involves removing the chaff (outer husk) to first create brown rice. Further processing to remove the rest of the husk and germ results in white rice, which is not as nutritious or as rich in flavor as brown. Moreover, brown rice also helps prevent beriberi, a thiamine deficiency. Because rice contains no vitamin A for healthy eyesight, the “Golden Rice” project developed in Germany and Switzerland introduced beta-carotene to the grain, resulting in a goldcolored rice that can improve the health of malnourished children in countries where rice is widely consumed. However, it lacked the tastiness that non-treated rice offered. Scientists continue their efforts to improve the quality of golden rice.

Other Uses Modern Rice Cultivation

Today’s Southern rice is grown in Arkansas, Louisiana, western Mississippi and eastern Texas. This region produces around 100 varieties, with long-grain rice being the most prominent. Arkansas is the number one producer. “Eastern Arkansas is an excellent rice growing region because the land is relatively flat, it has water resources, and there is a layer of clay soil some eight to twelve inches below the soil surface that holds water needed for plant growth,” states Bill J. Reed, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for Riceland Foods based in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Around the time of the Gold Rush, Chinese laborers introduced rice to California. Today California is the second-largest U.S. producer of rice, mostly the short and medium grain types. The Midwest is probably too cold and dry for rice growing. “To grow rice you need three things: heat, water and sunlight,” explains Hewes. “Once we hit frost conditions, rice stops growing and doesn’t pick up again.” Wild rice, a cousin of domesticated rice, actually is four species of water-grass seed (genus Zizania) grown in the aquatic regions of Minnesota and Canada as well as in parts of Asia. It’s traditionally a staple in the diets of Chippewa and Sioux tribes. There are five primary ways rice can be cultivated, depending on water: rain-fed lowland, irrigated lowland, deep water (floating), coastal wetland and upland, noted for its drought tolerance. Rice cultivation in the U.S. is primarily lowland irrigated. Rice is planted in the spring and harvested in late August through October, depending on weather.

Loaded With Good, Healthy Stuff

Rice is a nutrient-rich food containing carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. It is especially rich in folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B-1) and iron, complemented with other B vitamins and trace minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Nutritional value depends on the type of rice, soil quality where it’s grown, whether or not it’s polished and enriched and how rice is cooked (rinsing rice before cooking may wash away some nutrients). Rice contains no gluten, so it’s safe for a glutenfree diet. However, rice is an incomplete protein lacking all necessary amino acids and should be supplemented with other protein sources such as beans, nuts, fish or meat.

Rice flour is added as a thickening agent in baby food. Rice hulls that encase the bran are marketed as a soil-growing amendment as well as renewable fuel that’s burned to generate electricity and steam to run processing facilities. Rice bran contains about 20 percent oil. “We extract the oil from the bran and refine it, resulting in a high-quality, light oil which is excellent in sautéing and frying because of its high smoke point,” Reed points out. “We market rice bran oil to retail and food service establishments.” Defatted bran is used as an ingredient for livestock feed. And, of course, rice can be fermented to make sake, the alcoholic beverage popular in Japanese cuisine, as well as rice vinegar. Both Hewes and Reed report that new research is being done all the time on rice agriculture and new varieties of rice for better harvesting and better taste. We’ll look forward to more wonderful things with these tiny packets of nourishments!

Try this nutritious, easy-to-prepare rice dish:

LAZY LADY’S RED BEANS AND RICE 1 15-Oz. Can Red Beans 1 Cup Cubed Ham 1 3-Oz. Cajun-Style Andouille Sausage, ¼” Thick Slices ½ Cup Coarsely Chopped Red Onion 1 Large Garlic Clove, Peeled And Chopped 1 Tablespoon Butter Or Oil ¾ Cup Instant Brown Rice 1-½ Cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth 1 Small Bay Leaf Pour beans into a colander, drain and rinse. Set aside. Melt butter or oil in a skillet. Add ham, sausage slices and red onion. Cook over medium heat until ham and sausage are lightly browned and onion is soft, about eight minutes. Add garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until garlic is soft. Add rice, chicken broth and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet and cook until rice absorbs liquid, about 10 minutes. Add beans and cook briefly until beans are hot. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve with hot sauce such as “Louisiana” or Frank’s®. Makes three to four servings. boom | AUGUST 2014

Quit

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Healthy living

Smoking TODAY Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the United States. Tobacco use causes more than 400,000 deaths every year including an estimated 180,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease. The good news is that fewer people are smoking today compared to 30 years ago. In 1965, 42 percent of adults smoked. By 1995, that figure had dropped to 25 percent. In fact, for every adult still smoking, there’s someone else who has already succeeded at quitting the habit.

You Can Do It! What Are the Dangers of Smoking? Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, including cyanide, formaldehyde, and ammonia. Constantly exposing the human body to these toxins, plus the drug nicotine, has serious health consequences: • Cancer: Cancer is probably the best-known health risk associated with smoking. Not only does smoking account for the vast majority of lung cancer cases, it’s also responsible for most of the cancers of the mouth and throat. • Heart Disease: Smoking doubles the risk for heart disease. Nicotine causes the release of hormones that increase blood pressure and heart rate, forcing the heart to work harder. The carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke displaces up to 12 percent of the oxygen in the blood, leaving less oxygen available to the heart and other organs. Smoking also increases the potential for blood clots and plaque buildup on artery walls and it lowers levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. Together, these effects contribute to hardening of the arteries. • Hypertension: One of smoking’s short-term effects is increasing blood pressure, and many experts believe that it contributes to long-term hypertension. • Osteoporosis: People who smoke are 50 percent more likely to develop osteoporosis than nonsmokers. Researchers believe chemicals in tobacco are toxic to bone cells. As bones become progressively weaker, they are more likely to break. And studies have shown that the broken bones of smokers take nearly twice as long to heal as those of nonsmokers. 12

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By: Kree McMullen, R.N.

Calling It Quits Much of the damage caused by smoking is reversible, so it’s never too late to quit. Although giving up cigarettes can be difficult, a number of effective techniques and programs are now available to boost the odds of success. Although no plan is right for everyone, many smokers find the following tips helpful: • Motivate yourself by making a list of all the reasons why you want to stop smoking and improve your health. • Start taking other steps to improve your health and well-being, such as getting adequate sleep, drinking plenty of fluids and exercising. Some research has shown that regular exercise can reduce the craving for cigarettes and increase the likelihood of success in quitting. • Know what to expect. Understand withdrawal symptoms and the potential for relapses and prepare strategies for dealing with them. • Talk to family members and friends about your plan to stop smoking and enlist their help and support. • Set a target date to quit—maybe a birthday or anniversary, or the first day of a month—and honor your own deadline.

Six Benefits of Quitting Extend your life. On average, a non-smoker lives 10 years longer than a smoker. Better your health. Stopping smoking dramatically cuts your chances of disease, including heart attack, lung cancer and stroke, among other maladies. Feel better longer. After you stop smoking, your stamina increases. You won’t cough as much or have as many sore throats. Save money. The average price of cigarettes hovers around $5 per pack. A pack-a-day habit means you’re spending $150 each month and nearly $2,000 each year on a health hazard. Look better. Smoking causes premature aging of the face, including wrinkling and sagging. It also damages your teeth and gums. Improve your sense of taste and smell. Smoking impairs taste buds, making food taste bland.

Up in Smoke:

What’s Really in a Burning Cigarette? A lit cigarette produces more than 4,000 chemicals. Many are poisonous, and at least 50 are known to cause cancer. Here are some of the chemicals in cigarette smoke, and where else you’ll find them: •  Acetone > found in nail polish remover • Acetic Acid > hair dye ingredient • Ammonia > common household cleaner • Arsenic > used in rat poison • Benzene > found in rubber cement • Butane > used in lighter fluid • Cadmium > active component in battery acid •  Carbon monoxide > released in car exhaust fumes •  Formaldehyde > main ingredient in embalming fluid •  Hexamine > found in barbecue lighter fluid • Lead > used in batteries •  Naphthalene > mothball ingredient •  Methanol > main component in rocket fuel • Nicotine > used as insecticide • Tar > road-paving material

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The Traveler

By: Phyllis Rose

Day Trip: New Buffalo

For a perfect day of self-indulgent lollygagging, shuffle off to New Buffalo, Michigan. From Lakefront Park’s beautiful beach to unique shopping along Whittaker Street to delicious dining options and spectacular special events, you can find something to indulge yourself as you savor the waning days of summer. I love beach towns and New Buffalo has become a favorite. While I love the view of Lake Michigan from Lakefront Park, I’m not much for lolling in beach chairs so I went shopping. Whether shopping or just browsing, you’ll have a great time chatting with the clerks, trying some tasty dips and sauces or dreaming of how a beautiful painting of Prague, priced at $3600, might look in your home if only the price was right. In Sweetwater Boating Supplies, you will find much more than just boating items. You can purchase sweatshirts or other souvenirs emblazoned with “New Buffalo” so everyone will know you’ve been there. I love The Villager for its lovely home decor items, including a Paris-themed pillow I considered for my Paris collection. I tasted The Villager Homestyle salsas, purchasing some black bean salsa, just the right mix of sweet and spicy. Their sister store, The Frisky Frog, a few blocks away, features garden and patio items and a Christmas shop, so it’s well worth a visit. Paris popped up again at Victoria’s By the Lake, when I noticed a beautiful Paris shirt in the window. I checked it out while chatting with the clerk about Paris. Sadly, I left the shirt hanging on the rack. I’m always looking for art, so I love the Clipper Ship Gallery. You’ll find unique lighthouse photos and prints and, on the wall behind the counter, the huge painting of Prague I dream of owning since Prague is one of my favorite cities. 14

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At Pop This!, a popcorn shop, I sampled flavored popcorn,

including a tasty cheese and caramel combination, but I bought kettle corn for a friend.

You might just discover some fascinating home decor and food items from all over the world at Customs Imports. Michigan Thyme Cafe and Shops has everything under one roof - a cafe, clothing, art work, home decor items and candies, including chocolate Scottie dog suckers. While shopping, I stumbled on the annual arts and crafts fair at St. John United Church of Christ, where I browsed through beautiful and reasonably priced art work and crafts. This reminded me of Artigras!, a huge arts and crafts show held in New Buffalo, which I have enjoyed on previous visits. If you love arts and crafts shows, these two will make your visit to New Buffalo spectacular. Finished with shopping, I drove to the New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Located in a replica of

New Buffalo’s Pere Marquette Depot, the museum details area railroad history, with many items having been donated by area residents who either worked on the railroad or whose family members did. I walked through the station master’s office and then up the steps to the freight area where most of the artifacts are displayed. The original New Buffalo depot sign hangs on the back wall near the model train layout, a replica of the railroad yard and New Buffalo in the 1920s. Turn the timer knob and the railroad yard comes to life as trains chug around the track as they did in real life nearly 100 years ago.

Outside the museum are a restored Chessie boxcar and a World War II Pullman Troop Sleeper with photos and posters highlighting the role of trains during World War II. The Pullman car is set up to show how troops traveled during the war. Don’t overlook the 1870 hand pumper unit from the New Buffalo Fire Department displayed at the south end of the building. This unit was used to fight the Chicago fire in 1871. After news of the fire was telegraphed to New Buffalo, the hand pumper was loaded onto a flatcar and taken to Chicago. After the train museum, I visited I Love Toys & Trains that sells model trains and accessories. Using restraint, I left with only a train video while purchasing two children’s books about Owney, a U.S. Rail Mail mascot.

The freight room in the Railroad Museum houses many artifacts including the original New Buffalo depot sign on the back wall.

Then it was time for lunch. While I enjoyed Brewster’s Italian Cafe, this time I tried The Stray Dog. Located close to the beach, it was very busy but I was seated promptly. I chose the soup of the day, lemon chicken rice and Pizza #1, a 12 inch pizza with sausage, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, red onions, mozzarella and mushrooms. The pizza was fabulous with its made-from-scratch thin crust. The Stray Dog doesn’t serve desserts so my waitress recommended the Mooney’s Blue Moon Ice Cream Parlor. I loved the Hershey’s Ice cream they served. I got the chocolate peanut butter cup. I've also enjoyed ice cream at Oink’s Dutch Treat. In addition to the delicious ice cream, they serve up a lot of nostalgia with their decor, including a ceiling covered with ice cream scoops. The building’s exterior is decorated with cute plaques such as “We serve cruelty free ice cream. All our flavors are tested on humans, not on animals.” Walking back to the car, I noticed the sign “Oink’s Chocolate Pig Candy Fudge & Gifts” over a doorway. Inside, I drooled over the fudge varieties, purchasing a huge chunk of chocolate almond fudge, the perfect munchie for the drive home. When you’re in the mood for loafing, lollygagging or lolling, you can’t lose when you shuffle off to New Buffalo for the day. Photos: Phyllis Rose

Oink's is a fun place to eat ice cream and to look at all the fun ice cream memorabilia including ice cream scoops on the ceiling.

For more information: New Buffalo Railroad Museum 202-669-4423 www.newbuffalorailroadmuseum.org

The Stray Dog 269-469-2727 www.thestraydog.com

Oink’s Dutch Treat 269-469-3535

Mooney’s Blue Moon 269-469-MOON

For information on businesses in New Buffalo: New Buffalo Business Association 888-660-6222 www.newbuffalo.org

For more information on New Buffalo and the surrounding area: Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce 269-469-5409 www.harborcountry.org The Railroad Museum is located in a replica of New Buffalo's Pere Marquette Depot. boom | AUGUST 2014

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The traveler

European

Tours

Independent Travel By: Phyllis Rose

“Getting off the beaten path is possible when you travel independently. You can walk the Lake Como Greenway in Italy.”

As a young traveler wannabe, I pored over tour books from European tour operators, dreaming of the sights as I read the itineraries. On Day 2, I would visit the Eiffel Tower, Day 3, Nice; on Day 4, I would be off to Interlaken, Switzerland, Day 5 to Zurich and on and on. I was thrilled at the possibilities.

Eventually, I took my first European bus tour, a 24-day odyssey, visiting London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, the Rhine River, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Monte Carlo, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris - and points in between. This was followed by a tour of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Next was Spain and then Portugal. By the time I completed a bus tour of Switzerland years later, I decided I could travel independently. Since then, I have enjoyed planning my own itinerary with the ability to savor a place as opposed to zipping through to the next stop. I can sip hot chocolate in a Paris cafe on the Champs Elysees or I can loll along the shore of Italy’s Lake Como, enjoying the lake breezes, while hoping to see George Clooney sail by on the way to his villa.

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So, as retirement allows you time to travel and Europe is your destination of choice, the question becomes whether to take a tour or travel independently. It depends because there are pros and cons to both styles of travel.

Bus Tours

Photos: Phyllis Rose

On tours, you’ll see the highlights of every destination - Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris or St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Since everything is taken care of, you can just relax and enjoy the trip. Someone else totes your luggage to the bus. Your schedule is set so you know where you’ll be, when dinner is and when the bus is leaving. The tour guides provide insider knowledge about local customs, locations of public restrooms and the best souvenir shops. And since guides speak the local language, you have someone to help should problems arise. For a first time trip to Europe, bus tours are a good introduction. And who doesn’t like being pampered along the way? But group travel also has its negatives. Fellow travelers, especially those who don’t follow the schedule, can be irritating. In Prague, my cousin and I took a bus tour from Prague to Karlstein Castle. After our tour, we returned to the bus at the scheduled time, but one couple decided to shop instead. We waited an hour while the guide searched for them. Then, there are fellow travelers who hog the guide’s attention, telling their own longwinded stories while the rest of us fidget, wanting to hear what the guide has to say. The biggest negative about group travel is you just don’t have time to savor a destination. You may have a couple of hours of free time, but by the time you do your souvenir shopping and grab a snack, it’s time to depart. You can’t take time to stroll leisurely up the Champs Elysees.

When you travel independently, you can take as much time as you want to savor destinations such as Bellagio, Italy, on the shores of Lake Como.

Independent Travel

So, after you’ve done a bus tour or two in Europe, try traveling on your own. The main advantage is you can set your own pace and change your schedule at will. My friends and I use one city as a base, book a hotel near the train station, purchase a railpass and then start exploring. As an independent traveler, you can savor a place for as long as you like. When my friend and I discovered Bellagio, Italy, on a daytrip from Milan, we instantly fell in love with it. We stayed all day and then went back another day to savor it some more.

“As an independent traveler, you can savor a place for as long as you like.” Bus tours can be very tiring since you’re always on the go, but when you travel on your own, you can take an hour or a day off whenever you want. Imagine sitting at an outdoor cafe in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, sipping your coffee and watching a horde of bedraggled tourists following their umbrella-wielding guide for a tour of Venice. Having been there, you can feel their pain, but now you can savor Venice’s ambiance at your own pace. But, traveling independently has its downsides, too. When I talk to people about my travels, they ask about the language issue. In major tourist spots, most everyone speaks some English, but not always. I still remember my friend going into a pharmacy in Athens, Greece, to get something for his sore throat. Since the clerk didn’t speak English and he didn’t speak Greek, he pantomimed his symptoms. She sold him something that worked wonders which he still talks about to this day. However, trying to get something for my throat in Rothenburg, Germany, I ended up with a pill that upset my stomach.

Here, Phyllis Rose explores the gardens at Villa Carlotta near Bellagio, Italy.

Without a guide, you can get lost when you’re on your own. Arriving in Prague a few years ago, my cousin and I set out on an exploratory walk. I had my Prague Streetwise map, but when it was time to return to the hotel, I couldn’t find our street. In our jetlagged state, we wandered in circles. Finally, we found our way out of the medieval street maze and arrived at our hotel. Traveling independently, you’d better learn to pack light because there’s no one to hoist your luggage on and off the train. You and your friends have to help each other, but sometimes strangers come to the rescue. Getting onto the train for the nearly five hour trip from Frankfurt to Berlin, Germany, my friends and I made our way to our assigned compartment where a couple was already seated. When the young man saw our luggage, he graciously lifted the bigger bags up to the overhead rack and took them down upon arrival in Berlin. Whether you travel with an organized group tour or venture out on your own, you’ll be telling tales of your grand European adventure for years to come.

Traveling independently you can choose your own restaurants. Here, my friends Morgan Thomas, Judy Thomas, and Carolyn McNew peruse a cafe menu in Paris. boom | AUGUST 2014

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Movie Trivia:

S P U P I L S CINEMA

By: Margo and Jim Bell

We’ve often done it, giggling at gaffs and moaning about mistakes we see in the movies. You know— vaccination scars on extras in biblical epics, girls sporting false eyelashes in westerns, wardrobe inappropriate for the scene’s weather, that sort of thing. Well, this month we thought we’d have some fun looking for bloopers and flubs in six popular movies that have appeared on TV and in theaters. Here goes: Double Indemnity (1944) is a classic film noir about two lovers who attempt to make the murder of one’s husband appear as an accident in order to gain insurance money. It stars Fred MacMurray as Walter Heff, Barbara Stanwyck as his paramour Phyllis Dietrichson and Edward G. Robinson as Barton Keyes, Heff’s boss. Which of the following was not a blooper?

Hello, Dolly! (1969) is adapted from the stage musical starring Barbra Streisand as Dolly Levi, a marriage broker supposedly trying to get Irene Malloy (Marianne McAndrew) hooked up with Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau), but in the end Dolly has him for herself. Which one is the gaff?

a) Heff declares himself unmarried but wears a wedding band throughout the story.

a) Irene’s dress hem is muddy outside the restaurant, then is completely clean and dry when she enters through the front door.

b) Neff’s apartment entry door opens to the outside rather than inward.

b) A sound boom appears in the background during the “Hello, Dolly” number.

c) The husband’s leg cast switches from left to right leg.

c) It’s the 1890s but a 1963 Ford Galaxie is spotted in the background during the parade.

d) The song “Tangerine” is heard from outside Phyllis’s window. The story is set in 1938 but the song wasn’t released until 1942. e) Neff’s collar is unbuttoned in his apartment when talking with Keyes. In the next shot in the hallway it’s buttoned. Back in the apartment the collar is unbuttoned again.

Saving Mr. Banks (2013) starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson is about Walt Disney’s 20-year effort to get the children’s book Mary Poppins brought to the screen, but he encounters all sorts of resistance from the author, P.L. Travers. Which of the following are two mistakes? a) Walt (as he liked to be called) refers to his older daughter as “Diana,” but her name is actually “Diane.” b) Travers arrives to the U.S. with two small bags and leaves for England with the same two bags. Yet throughout the movie she wears a number of different outfits that can’t possibly be fitted into those bags. c) Travers pulls pears from the fruit basket and throws them into the hotel swimming pool, where they turn into apples. d) The airport sign says “Trans World Airways” rather than “Trans World Airlines.” e) The Coke bottle on the studio piano turns into a Dr Pepper bottle in the next shot. 18

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d) Holy Haberdashery! A 1920’s cloche hat sits on a mannequin in the window of Irene’s shop. e) More wardrobe wrongs or is he on the wrong set? Why is a male dancer in the “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” number donning a pair of Converse basketball shoes?

Even Academy Award winners can get it wrong, such as in Chariots of Fire (1981), a true-story film about British runners vs. the American track team at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Can you pick out the stumbles? a) At the end of a running track, houses show off double-glazed windows that weren’t invented until the 1930s. b) A flag badge with 50 staggered stars appears on the sweatshirts of the U.S. team. In 1924 the U.S. flag had only 48 stars. c) Canada’s flag showcases the red maple leaf, yet this particular flag wasn’t introduced until 1965. d) In the first race unknown runner #6 appears to be winning but pulls back to ensure that the British running star Eric Liddell finishes first. e) All of the above.

The Patriot (2000) tells the story of Benjamin Martin, a South Carolina farmer who turns from pacifist to a militia colonel during the American Revolution. There were 70 mistakes—historical and continuity to name a few categories—came into view. Find three of these: a) The story starts in 1776 and ends in 1781, a period of five years. Yet the survivors of Benjamin’s seven children don’t seem to age, except for perhaps the youngest, and then only about six months. b) General Cornwallis’s two prized Doberman dogs are all black in one scene, and toward the end of the movie one is black and white.

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d) Benjamin hands the store clerk a fivedollar bill bearing Lincoln’s picture, a hundred years before he was president.

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e) At the end of a wedding reception the sun sets over the Atlantic. Huh?

Some sharp eyes caught the errors in 42, a 2013 biopic about Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player admitted to the Majors in 1947, the year the story takes place. See if you can catch three of them yourself: a) The stadium at the Pirates vs. Dodgers game on September 17 shows the stadium empty, but in the next scene it’s nearly full. b) The Missouri highway is shown as “Interstate 24.” c) Jackie’s driver turns on the car radio and music is instantly heard. d) Brooklyn Dodger president Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) has a Post-it note on his desk. e) The view from outside Jackie’s New York hotel rooms features the contrail of a jumbo jet.

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How Baseball

Brought Me Closer

To My Family

By: Rita Miller

ven my children will tell you, I’m a bad baseball mom. I never really participated in nightly softball or baseball games. My husband was the primary caretaker of baseball life at our house. I showed up at the championship games but mainly I concentrated on academics and school affairs with the kids. The years passed, bats were retired, cleats given away and the kids grew up. I found myself with quite a few open evenings with nothing to do. In a very unusual way, a classmate of one of my children changed that. One of my daughter’s friends signed to play baseball at Purdue. Games are played in the fall, as exhibition games, then the season starts mid-February. That fall, the Black and Gold games pitted the players against each other. I didn’t watch the games, but I followed the scores and began to look forward to the next game. In February, the actual season began and I was in the middle of a cold winter and a very busy season at work. My days were spent indoors, sitting at my desk for hours. I developed a rhythm of leaving the office at three, picking up my daughter at high school and going home to finish my work for the day, but I made one change in my routine; I turned on the Purdue games at 4 pm., allowing the game to play on one of my monitors while I was working. The games weren’t usually televised. I was watching an animated program called Gametracker. This program shows the players as stick figures, but still allows you to follow the plays of the game. Not as exciting as seeing live play, but still fun to engage in. I started to look forward to checking the lineup, watching the batting averages and cheering for Purdue to win. By the end of the year, I actually attended a game in their new stadium and became friends with other fans on social media.

“Watching baseball is really a great family activity. We make a whole day of it.” Purdue is about a two hour drive from my house. The stadium is beautiful and it was nice to finally get some fresh air and sunshine. The team ended up not having a very good season, but it was enjoyable to keep up with the pace. It’s amazing how intricate the game of baseball is. The announcers have an entire vocabulary that is Greek to a new listener. They would say “struck him out looking (didn’t attempt to swing on the third strike)” or “backwards K (this is a strike out looking).” It took me quite a while to figure out all the lingo, with the help of my husband and son. Also, baseball fans seem to be mainly men, so that presented another aspect for me; I’d want to talk about the uniforms and if the sleeves looked too long for pitching ease, but the men would talk about percentages and pitching changes. IU had a new uniform this year, a throwback from the old days that had sleeves that went over the elbow. Every time they wore that uniform, it irked me, wondering if they were too hot, or too constricting. I’ll bet no other fan wondered about that. Following the Twitter feed is even more confusing. They would tweet acronyms like SF (sacrifice fly), CS (caught

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stealing) and OBP (on base percentage). The following year, I started watching IU baseball too. I went to several games at their stadium and enjoyed quality time with my daughter who attends IU. We actually saw the IU-Purdue game one weekend, and had a chance to watch her friend on the field. The IU stadium is about four hours from South Bend, an easy drive and well worth visiting. They have a wonderful promotion; if the pitcher gets eight strikeouts, everyone gets a coupon for free breadsticks at a local restaurant. The way IU played this year, breadsticks were plentiful. This is really a great family activity. We make a whole day of it, start out at the bagel shop for breakfast, tour the beautiful campus, attend the game and eat at our favorite Mediterranean restaurant after. If you need an activity with a college aged child or grandchild, I really recommend this. Following baseball also gives you another topic of conversation for talking with people that follow the sport. I’ve discussed baseball with several people at work, and they probably have been surprised that I know anything about it! The season is over but I’m happy to say IU was the B1G 10 champion, both regular season and tournament. Many of the players are now drafted to the major leagues, which gives me more opportunity to keep following a team during the summer. Now I’m following the Kane County Cougars, the farm team of the Chicago Cubs, where one of the IU players was drafted to and is amazing the crowds with his multiple home runs.

If you have some time, turn on a game, follow the Twitter feed and attend a live event. It may develop into a pleasant pastime, like it did for me.

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Classic Design Ideas

For Your Home

By: Kristine Smith

Designing your home can be done without the fancy interior designer or without you owning a massive amount of square footage. What it takes is a little creativity and the basic knowledge of classic decorator ideas that are well within any budget. Having recently bought a home with my partner, it quickly became apparent that we needed to come up with classic design ideas in an affordable and relatively fast manner. One look at all the gold 1980’s style wallpaper the previous owner had hung was all it took to quickly motivate us to find simple ways to update the home.

Swap out standard blinds for fabric shades. Vertical blinds and, to some extent, vinyl blinds, are becoming outdated. With the beautiful array of fabric curtains available, it is an easy classic idea to remove all the blinds and hang decorative curtain rods and colorful patterned fabric drapes. The curtains soften the look and can add an instant modern twist.

Replace cheap towels. By swapping out cheap and worn towels, a bathroom can instantly look more updated with fluffy and higher quality towels. While towels of a higher quality certainly cost more, they are always a good investment because they also last for years without fraying.

Get rid of brass light fixtures. Or, brass of any kind. One trip to Home Depot’s light fixture aisle is all you need for inspiration. They have dozens of modern light fixtures for any room. To install a light fixture takes just basic electrical skills and if you aren’t comfortable installing these yourself, an electrician can install them for you at a minimal cost.

Replace carpeting with hardwood or tile flooring. While this may be the most expensive design fix on the list, it is also the one idea that adds the most value to your home at resale. Again, a quick trip to a Lowe’s or Home Depot’s flooring department will open your eyes to the many options available. Carpeting becomes quickly dated and worn looking so removing carpeting and replacing

it with beautiful hardwood flooring and then adding a colorful area rug instantly adds a new look to the home. In addition, for those with allergies or asthma, carpeting holds onto dust particles that can accelerate symptoms. Most allergy physicians will tell you that one basic way to help rid yourself of allergies is to also rid your home of carpeting.

Paint. Paint everything. A coat of paint can brighten up a room and by adding one accent wall in a deeper shade, the room is quickly updated and becomes classic. There are no limits here. The color scheme has become an endless selection of colors from the various shades of white now available to the deeper shades of reds, blues and greens. Even cabinets are now being painted in an effort to brighten rooms and the easy addition of cabinet hardware in the kitchen can modernize any outdated look.

These are just a few classic design ideas that will add years of enjoyment to your home.

Landscape your yard. This does not mean you need to bulldoze trees and make way for a terraced garden. It means simply trim the trees and shrubs you already have. Assess them and ensure they are healthy. If they aren’t healthy and appear diseased, have an expert tree service check them out to see what can heal them and if they are not savable, then replace them with something new. The same goes for the flowers. If you see a perennial garden that is in need of help, spend a day weeding the garden and trimming back out of control plants. Replacing a sick plant with a healthier version is another easy way to update the look of your home. Keeping the outside of your home as inviting as possible is a classic way to keep things fresh. Also, sprinkle some new mulch in the garden from time to time. The plants will thank you and the garden will instantly look improved.

Ideas do not have to be expensive but they do have to be yours. Keep things individualized. Everyone is different and has tastes that not everyone else will enjoy. But it is YOUR home. Get creative and let your personality show through. A home should be a peaceful and personal space for you. Don’t ever apologize for being who you are and making your home what you envision it to be. boom | AUGUST 2014

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Parents With

Alzheimer's: Know When Help is Needed

By: Cyndy Searfoss

Start Early in Finding Help with Alzheimer’s

hile we didn’t know it at the time, the anxiety, paranoia and defensiveness dad was exhibiting were all textbook signs of the rampage going on in his brain. Cells crucial to his memory, speech and learning were dying. Long before his physician diagnosed him with Alzheimer’s disease, the process had begun. While doctors and scientists are still investigating what triggers Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, research indicates that errant proteins form tangles and plaques in the brain, which then inhibit cells from functioning properly. My dad covered many of the issues he was having, at least in the early stages. When he lost a word, one of us would fill it in for him and he would say, “Yep, that’s what I meant.” Always chatty, he began controlling conversations – the give and take of dialogue was too challenging most days. There were things he couldn’t cover, though. He misplaced his keys, his wallet, his watches, then insisted that someone was stealing them. While loss of memory is one of the most prominent features of Alzheimer’s, other symptoms may require the most assistance with daily life. Cognitive skills like paying bills, managing money, planning and organizing, remembering names and places become difficult in the early stages of the disease. Skills, such as dressing, showering and even getting in and out of chairs, become difficult as the disease progresses. 24

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“Locating resources before they’re needed is ideal.” It’s often the spouse or children who become caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s. Not everyone is able to handle this on their own– or even with help. By the time Alzheimer’s has advanced to the last of its seven stages, around-the-clock, intensive care is required. However, as the disease becomes more prevalent (according to the Alzheimer’s Association more than five million people in the United States have been diagnosed with the disease and a new case is diagnosed every 67 seconds), more care options and support have become available.

“Caregivers face immense stress... No one has to do it alone.”

According to Malana Maher, Care Coordinator at Always Best Care Senior Services, locating resources before they’re needed is ideal. Her agency, as well as many others in the Michiana area, is able to provide a spectrum of services to support both the patient and the caregiver. She noted that when the loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia begins undergoing changes in behavior such as forgetfulness, hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety or other issues, it can be a signal to begin identifying resources for future support. These can begin with home help or respite care; as the disease progresses assisted living or skilled nursing care is often required. One of the most important benefits of having assistance from a care provider is that, “it allows family members to go back to their primary roles – a spouse can be a husband or a wife again, a child can go back to that role rather than having to always be in caretaker mode,” Maher said. “Caregivers face immense stress. They have to take on reminding of daily tasks like paying bills or taking their medications. They have to decide if their loved one is able to drive, to cook, to remember to eat by him or herself. It’s a 24 hour a day, sevenday a week job. Even when they’re sleeping, they often are listening to make sure their loved one hasn’t wandered off.” For many caregivers, these responsibilities are added to taking care of their children or grandchildren as well as a job or other duties. “I’ve heard it said that the family starts to unravel,” Maher said. “It’s a difficult time for everyone.”

Now in late-stage Alzheimer’s, my dad has transitioned from living at home with my mom as his primary caretaker to living in a skilled care facility. My mom visits him twice a day and he has frequent visits from family and friends. While it’s not the retirement they had envisioned just a few years ago, he’s receiving the care he needs around the clock while my mom is able to focus on enjoying his good days with him.

One of the most important things to remember, according to Maher, is that no one has to do it alone. There are a number of organizations that can provide medical and non-medical assistance. There are also avenues to help with payment as well. Veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Administration. Private long-term care insurance may help as well. Care facilities may offer a private-pay sliding scale or the patient may qualify for Medicare. boom | AUGUST 2014

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Eating Outdoors By: Evie Kirkwood

The Art and Science of the Picnic

“To make your picnic food special, try some recipes that put a new spin on an old favorite.”

here’s more to outdoor picnics than soggy sandwiches and a bag of chips. Whether planning a quiet solo picnic for yourself, or an outing with friends or family, there are steps to take to make your picnic easy, tasty and safe.

Sometimes the simplest picnics bring the most delight. An assortment of interesting cheeses, crusty homemade or bakery bread and fresh fruit from your favorite farmers market can make a fabulous and light summer spread. Top it off with a glass of chilled white wine, perhaps served with seltzer water. (If you are headed to a local park, check their rules on bringing in alcohol or glass.) Bring some water, too, as alcoholic beverages alone can dehydrate you in the heat. A cloth table cover can turn the most mundane park picnic table into a special event. If you want to laze on some shady grass, be sure the cloth is sturdy enough, or consider using a rag rug. Edie Sutton, Extension Educator at Purdue Extension of St. Joseph County, Indiana, often teaches classes on food science. She has lots of tips on making sure your picnic food stays safe:

Prepare foods up to one day in advance, but not more. If you are preparing

items with ingredients that require cooking (think pasta and potato salads), Edie advises to cool them quickly citing an alarming statistic: Over 67% of reported cases of foodborne illness are due to improper cooling.

Mayonnaise-based foods need to be kept cold. Mayonnaise alone is too acidic

for bacteria to grow in it. But, when it is mixed with other foods (particularly those that have been handled a lot and/or are protein foods), bacteria can flourish at warm temperatures.

Wash and cut melons and keep them cold. Fresh slabs of juicy watermelon are

synonymous with picnics. Edie warns that bacteria, such as Salmonella and Shigella (common causes of foodborne illness), are often present on the rind. Simply washing the melon thoroughly before slicing it, and refrigerating the slices, reduces the risk.

The art of the cooler. According to Edie, the ideal cooler temperature is 40 degrees or colder to prevent bacterial growth. You can reach that with an insulated cooler and ice or frozen gel ice packs. You can also freeze water-filled milk jugs or other containers. If some of your food is frozen when it goes in the cooler that helps, too. Pop the oatmeal cookies you baked a few days earlier in your freezer overnight. In your cooler, they’ll add to the “chill factor,” but will thaw quickly once you take them out.

Cold foods should be surrounded by ice for transport. Position ice packs between and on top of the food. Edie warns, “Never just set containers of food on top of ice, because cold travels downward.” 26

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Pasta and Fruit Salad Ingredients:

1 ¹∕³ Cups Uncooked Spiral Pasta 1 ½ Cups Cubed Cooked Chicken 1 ½ Cups Chopped Celery 1 Cup Green Grapes, Halved 1 Can Mandarin Oranges, Drained or Fresh Cubed Pineapple 1 Cup Sliced Fresh Strawberries or Mangoes ¼ Cup Chopped Green Pepper ¼ Cup Chopped Red Onion

Dressing:

¼ Cup Low Fat Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Low Fat Ranch Salad Dressing ¼ - ½ Tsp Salt to Taste ¹∕8 Tsp Pepper Garnish with Slivered Almonds, Sunflower Seeds or Pepitas

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Prepare dressing. Mix the salad ingredients with the cooled pasta. Toss with dressing. Chill at least two hours. Sprinkle with garnish just before serving. If you prefer a non-creamy dressing, whisk some olive oil, white balsamic vinegar and a dash of sugar (more or less) to taste. If you have space, it may be best to transport your cooler in the passenger area of the car. Trunks or sunbaked hatchbacks can reach temperatures of 150° F or higher. When you arrive at the picnic site, put a blanket over the cooler and place it in the shade to maintain cold temperatures. Keep the cooler closed until ready to use the contents. How long is safe? Most sources say you can keep your food out for about an hour. After that, stuff it back in the cooler. Edie warns however, that if you used ice cubes in your cooler and they melted, cold water alone will not be cool enough to keep your food chilled safely.

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Surefire Ways to Connect

Kids and

Grandparents

via Technology By: Gayla Grace

o you love interacting with your grandchildren? Grandparent relationships are special but can't always take place in close proximity.

My children have never lived in the same town as their grandparents, but we've always encouraged relationships between them. Through technology, children have a variety of options to stay connected to their grandparents, regardless of where they live. Here are a few ideas that may work for you:

Skype -

Skype is a fun way for kids to visually connect. All you need is a personal computer with an internet connection and a built-in or clip-on camera. Download the Skype application for free and connect with any other Skype user. It's a great way for children to personally connect with their grandparents as they see each other while talking.

Texting - Most tweens and teens carry cell phones

and text with each other nonstop. You might need to begin a texting routine, but once you develop the habit, you will discover how easy it is to fire off a text and find out what's happening with your grandchild. One grandmother who texts frequently with her grandchild says, "The best part of texting with my grandkids is receiving a text at the end of the day that says 'I love you.'" Texting allows kids to let go of the "coolness" factor and have a meaningful conversation with their grandparents.

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Facebook - Social media sites abound in the tween/teen

world and Facebook is one site used often by kids and adults. It offers grandparents a unique way to keep up with events and pictures their grandchildren are sharing. Older adults may not be comfortable posting to Facebook but can easily log in and view what their grandchildren post. In addition to comments, teens love to post pictures about their latest projects or sports or school happenings. It's a great way for grandparents to peer into the life of their grandchildren in a non-imposing way.

FaceTime - Similar to Skype, FaceTime allows kids to see their

grandparents while they converse through a video call. Introduced by Apple, FaceTime is available through the Iphone 4 or later, Ipad2 or later, Ipad Mini, Ipod touch 4th gen or later and Mac with Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later. It's easy to use and conveniently connects you with another Facetime user over a WiFi or cellular data connection. It's another great way for grandkids to personally see smiling faces and proud expressions as they share experiences with their grandparents.

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variety of these additional social media sites can be used to promote communication between grandparents and grandchildren. The key lies in what sites your grandchildren enjoy using. Tech-savvy grandparents might enjoy branching out into various forms of technology if they find it helps connect them to their grandchildren. It's not unusual for grandchildren and grandparents to live miles away from one other. However, that doesn't have to prevent a meaningful relationship between them. Older generations are often intimidated by technology due to their lack of familiarity. Mary Larmoyeux, co-author of The Grand Connection: 365 Ways to Connect with Your Grandchild's Heart, says she had to learn to be uncomfortable as she discovered the best ways to connect with her grandchildren. She encourages grandparents to "learn new technology if that's what it takes to stay in touch with loved ones." The next time you visit your grandchildren, have them introduce their preferred ways to connect with other friends and family members. Showing you how to use the technology and practicing together will boost your confidence before trying it on your own. All relationships take work but keeping your relationship strong with your grandchildren will be something you will cherish forever.

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By: Pam Gunterman For many Baby Boomers, and members of the Greatest Generation before them, age 65 and retirement were the pot of gold at the end of the proverbial rainbow after a life of hard work and planning. Many dreamed of becoming “snow birds” (those who winter in the south and return home only for the warmer months) or even move permanently to a warmer climate in Florida or Arizona. In recent years, either due to economic need or a desire to continue to work, the age of 65 is no longer the magic number to retire or full retirement is no longer the ultimate goal.

“65 is no longer the magic number to retire or full retirement is no longer the ultimate goal.” In her June, 2013 US News & World Report article The Ideal Retirement Age, Emily Brandon shares that2010 was the first time that more Americans said they planned to retire after age 65 than before it and, since then, the gap has widened. Brandon’s article goes on to say that individuals are pushing back their retirement age both because they need more time to save and because they enjoy many aspects of their jobs.

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In his Dun & Bradstreet article of July 2013, How to Tap Into the Remote Economy, Marshall Lee outlined that many business owners are taking advantage of the opportunity to make use of the advances in telecommunications and employ remote workers. Lee also pointed out that remote workers are often two to three times more cost-efficient. And recent advances in technology have made it easier than ever to manage projects and monitor the progress, making the option more attractive to employers.

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With more of those who are at the traditional retirement age willing and able to continue to be a vital part of the workforce, they are using their skills and knowledge to find creative ways to find the balance between their dreams/ plans for retirement and their need and or desire to continue working. One of those ways is to continue in their present position or find a new one suited to their expertise by making use of the technology available and work while on the road via remote access.

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Five Potluck Ideas for Low Stress Entertaining on the Cheap

have been a fun, intimate way for people to share a meal for centuries. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first known use of the term was in 1592 and meant guests were invited to eat, but the host wasn’t responsible for the contents of the pot (pot + luck). Nowadays, you don’t have to worry about what’s in the stew. Today’s potlucks allow you to entertain friends without the expense or time commitment of a full-blown party.

What’s Old is New Again: Host a Traditional Potluck

Potluck means one thing – come as you are and bring a dish. To hold a traditional potluck, simply pick a date and invite your friends to make a dish to share. To keep the party fresh and new each time, ask your guests to experiment making something unusual or show off a favorite family recipe. The dishes could also be seasonally based with light vegetarian fare for summer, hearty stews for winter or a holiday theme.

Dinner Clubs: A More Intimate Potluck

Dinner clubs offer a sophisticated touch to a “bring your own food” gathering. Smaller and more intimate than a traditional potluck, a dinner club works best when three or four couples participate and take turns hosting dinner. How often you meet is up to you. The host picks the theme (Mardi Gras, Caribbean, Indian) and assigns each guest a course to bring. The host provides drinks and a game or two to keep the evening lively and fun.

Progressive Dinners: A Potluck on the Move

Around the World: An Over-21 Potluck

Progressive dinners are similar to dinner clubs, but with multiple hosts and some travel required. This party works best in a single neighborhood or among friends who live close to one another. Each participant is assigned a course, either themed or freestyle works for this party. Guests arrive at the first house to enjoy an aperitif or appetizer and then move to a different location for each course. To add some fun, ask trivia questions at each stop with prizes at the end. Hire one or two babysitters to watch all of the kids at the last house and split the cost to save money.

Around the world is potluck for your more wild side. This potluck includes multiple houses within one walkable neighborhood. Each house is a “country” that serves one dish and drink from that country (think Ireland with meat pies and stout beer or Sweden with meatballs and Glogg). The festivities begin in one “country” and at a designated time, guests walk to the next international location. For a fun twist, create passports for each guest with funny aliases and back stories, and stamp the passport at each stop.

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Sweet Cola

Barbecue Ribs Ingredients: Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce: • 1 Tsp Vegetable Oil • 1Onion, Finely Chopped • 3 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped • 2 Cups Ketchup • 1 Can Cola • 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar • 1/2 Tbsp Pepper • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder • 1/2 Tbsp Mustard • 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Dry Rub: • 2 Tbsp Salt • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder • 2 Tsp Onion Powder • 1 Tsp Ground Cumin • 1 Tsp Chili Powder • 1 Tsp Pepper • 2 Racks Pork Spare Ribs

Directions: For The Sauce: 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil until it is heated. Then, sauté the onion and garlic until tender. 2. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for an hour. Stir frequently. For The Dry Rub: 1. Whisk all dry ingredients together in a small bowl. For The Ribs: 1. Rinse and dry the ribs and place on a clean cutting board. Pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. 2. Season both sides of the ribs with the dry rub. 3. Wrap the ribs with plastic and refrigerate between four to 12 hours. 4. Fire up your grill to 250 degrees F. 5. Put the meatier side of ribs down on the grill away from the coals. Cook the pork ribs for an hour. Make sure you flip the ribs several times for an even cook. 6. Coat the ribs with the Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes. Always keep some of the sauce for dipping as well!

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August 2014 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates. August 3rd

August 6th

August 10th

1:00 p.m. Snite Museum, South Bend

9:30 a.m. Charles Martin Youth Center, South Bend

10:00 a.m. The State Theater, South Bend

August Family Day at Snite Museum Hey there families! Feelin’ friendly? Bring your grandkids and spend your day making new friends as you get to know some of the many people who call the galleries of the Museum home. All activities are designed to be drop-in, so come when you can and stay as long as you’d like! Free and convenient parking available south of the football stadium in Lot B1. For more information call 574631-4435 or email sarah.martin@nd.edu This program is supported by Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Esposito, Jr.

Movie in the Gardens: Shrek

2:00 p.m. Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart

Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Bring the family to Wellfield Botanic Gardens and enjoy an outdoor movie matinee in a beautiful landscape. As a part of Celebrate Elkhart Week, The Gardens presents, in partnership with Momentum Marketing to present an outdoor showing of Dreamworks Shrek on the giant LED movie screen. Families can come for the movie, enjoy a stroll in the gardens and participate in a scavenger hunt. Bring chairs or a blanket to relax on. Kona Ice will be available for purchase. The cost is free with admission and with a suggested $1 donation for children. For more information go to www. wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006.

August 5th

Learn to Live Well with Heart Failure 5:30 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet

Learn to take control of heart failure so YOU can live life to the fullest every day! This free class will explain the causes and symptoms of heart failure and why your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. You’ll learn new daily routines for managing this chronic disease and how to take control of your health. Class registration is required; please call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

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Friendship Group

Every Wednesday enjoy meeting other older adults for fun, friendship and activities. We meet each Wednesday at the Charles Martin Youth Center, 802 Lincolnway West, South Bend, at 9:30 am. For info call 291-7898. Come join us for the fun!!

Treatment Options for the Arthritic Hip

6:00 p.m. Paw Paw Lake Medical Center, Coloma

Is arthritic hip pain limiting your ability to enjoy life? Orthopedic Surgeon Jeffrey Postma, DO, Community Bone & Joint, will discuss the operative and non-operative approaches to treating this common condition during a free seminar. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register or for more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

August 7th

Pre-Diabetes Class

5:00 p.m. Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet

A FREE program designed for those at risk for developing type 2 diabetes! This two hour class will help people with higher than normal blood sugar levels learn about lifestyle changes which may help them avoid or delay the onset of the disease. • During the first hour, a registered nurse will guide you through the disease process of diabetes and introduce healthy lifestyle changes. • The final hour will be spent with a registered dietician who will suggest meal selections that can help you maintain your health and manage your weight. Class size is limited, please call for availability. Class registration is required, please call (269) 556-2868.

Bazaar Sunday at The State Every second Sunday of the month, local vendors gather at The State Theater for our Bazaar Sunday at The State. Local vendors consist of handmade, repurposed, upcycled items, as well as antique and vintage items. We consider ourselves an upscale flea market in that our vendors are artists in the area of one-of-a-kind creations. Contact Christine Calkins at 574-855-4274 for more information.

August 11th

Monthly Meditation Yoga

5:30 p.m. Elkhart Environmental Center

Do you enjoy yoga? Are you interested in yoga and looking for an opportunity to try it? The Elkhart Environmental Center and Kristen Smith-Myers RYT 500 certified yoga instructor from Tree of Life Yoga are teaming up to offer free Monthly Meditation Yoga Classes in 2014. Class is held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart Environmental Center. Participants will learn basic relaxation techniques to help stretch the body and clear the mind. All levels are welcome. It is recommended that you dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel. Classes begin January 13, 2014. Space is limited and classes fill up fast. Registration is required. Call 574-293-5070 to register or for more information.

August 12th

Yak, Snack, and Read Book Discussions 10:00 a.m. Harris Branch Library, Granger

Discuss “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin at this fun book discussion at the Harris Branch Library! Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277, ext. 270.

August 13th

August 19th

9:30 a.m. Mishawaka Library

1:30 p.m. Mishawaka Library

Friends Writing Group Come out to the Mishawaka Library at 9:30 a.m. for a fun time sharing tips, techniques and pieces that you’ve written! Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277 ext. 270 for more information.

American Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library, Granger

The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the Harris Branch Library on August 13th! Come out to save a life! Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277 ext. 270 for more information.

Your Health Matters in 2014

1:00 p.m. Catholic Community Center, Benton Harbor

Preventing Diabetes! Join a Lakeland Health Educator for this FREE series of classes on a variety of health topics for men and women. Following each presentation, a free health screening will be offered, including blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and waist measurement. Preregistration is preferred, but not required; walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to register, call (269) 5562808 or (866) 260-7544.

August 14th

Novel Ideas Book Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library

Novel Ideas, an evening book discussion group, will meet at the Harris Branch on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss "Saving CeeCee Honeycutt" by Beth Hoffman. Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277 ext. 270 for more information.

August 18th

Happy 10th Birthday, Harris Branch! 10:00 a.m. Harris Branch Library

The Harris Branch of the Mishawaka-PennHarris Public Library is 10 years old! Join us for the celebration on Monday, March 18 at the Harris Branch. The Harris Branch will celebrate the entire day with birthday cake at 10:00 a.m., a contest: list the 10 reasons why you love your library to enter to win an Amazon gift card, receive a birthday token good for one free movie rental per library card, and purchase 10 paperbacks from the Friends bookshelf for just $1. Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277 ext. 270 for more information!

Cooperative Antique Study Group Head on out to the Mishawaka Library for a great time sharing antiques, questions, and stories with other antique lovers. Contact Marcie Gamble at 574-259-5277 ext. 270 for information.

August 21st

Sneak Peek Science

5:30 p.m. ETHOS Science Center, Elkhart

Come out to the ETHOS Science Center in Elkhart for the first “Adult Only” science night. The cost of admission is $1.00. Contact Dee Dee McAllister at 574-266-7149 for more information.

August 22nd Henry IV 8:00 p.m.

Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

Shakespeare's Henry IV features one of Shakespeare’s greatest creations: brilliant wordsmith and decadent party-boy, Sir John Falstaff. Balanced against a monarch, a warrior, and a princely heir, Falstaff’s wit and pathos loom large. In this conflation drawn from both parts of Henry IV, two fatherfigures wrangle for the love of a son whose destiny will rattle the rafters of the world. Runs from 8/22-8/31. Tickets: $12-40. For more information about this and other NSDF programming, visitshakespeare.nd.edu.

August 23rd

Saturday Visitor Hours at the Elkhart Environmental Center 1:00 p.m. Elkhart Environmental Center

Come visit the Elkhart Environmental Center today! The Elkhart Environmental Center features indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Use the boat launch to fish along the Elkhart River, check out the food education garden, or take a walk along the beautiful trails that are open from dawn to dusk. The air-conditioned cabin is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Come inside to refresh, watch birds at the viewing window, check out environmental displays and explore the children’s activity loft. Visit the Elkhart Environmental Center’s website for more information at www. elkhartindiana.org/eec or call 574-293-5070.

August 24th

Lithographs from the Permanent Collection, Part 1 1:00 p.m. Snite Museum, South Bend

This focus exhibition of about ten works introduces visitors to lithography, a printmaking medium invented in 1799. Part I of this two-part exhibition features prints from the 1800s and charts its popular applications in illustrated newspapers and promotional material for theatrical performances through its elevation as a “fine” art. Political cartoons by Honoré Daumier, advertisements by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and lithographic essays in aestheticism by James Abbott McNeill Whistler will be highlighted. Contact the Snite Museum for more information at 574-631-5466.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

7:00 p.m. Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

A lighthearted modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed in front of Notre Dame's Golden Dome on the evening of August 25. The 80-minute outdoor performance is free of charge, so bring your picnic blanket, lawn chairs, family, and friends to enjoy a summer evening with the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's Young Company. For more information about this and other NSDF programming, visit shakespeare.nd.edu.

August 26th

Prostate Cancer: Are You at Risk? 8:00 a.m. Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles

Join Urologist David Kraklau, MD, of Lakeside Urology, for a free community seminar about prostate cancer. Participants will learn about screening guidelines, risk factors, and options for care. For more information, visit www.lsurology.com

August 28th

Who Are You? A Genealogy Roundtable 6:30 p.m. Mishawaka Library

The Mishawaka Library will be hosting a genealogy roundtable where you will be able to join fellow researchers to share ideas and tips. Contact Marcie Gamble for more information! 574-259-5277 ext. 270.

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Memorial BrainWorks presents Mary Morris Leighton Lecture 2014

Becoming Your Best Self: The New Science of Stress and Willpower September 10 | 7 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn | 53995 Indiana 933 | South Bend What would life be like if • Stress was your friend?

• You could rely on your willpower? • Feeling “stuck” was a thing of the past?

One of Forbes 20 Most Inspiring Women and bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct, and The Neuroscience of Change, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is passionate about exploring the latest research on motivation, temptation and procrastination, and turning them into easy-to-use ideas to transform habits, persevere at challenges and make successful changes. Join us for an evening of insights and strategies! Kelly’s upbeat, dynamic, and humor-filled style makes it easy to grasp new ways to achieve your personal and professional goals—and get even closer to becoming your best self. Reserve your seat for this FREE event!

Call 574.647.6628 or visit MemorialBrainWorks.com