Boom Magazine January February 2014

January • FEBRUARY 2014

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– BA! Keep Your Resolutions:

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CONTENTS

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cover model: Eifell tower, Paris, France Photography: Phyllis Rose

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10 Things We Learned Making This Issue Contributors & Testimonials BOOM Timeline Things We Love: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Apps to Keep you Savvy

boom BOOK REVIEW 11

No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin

boom HEALTHY LIVING 14

Have a Heart

By: K. McMullen

16 B-O-O-M-BA!

By: Margo Bell

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Tips for Cold Weather Running

By: Matthew Dinnon

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Mon Amour, Paris

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Live your Dream Life

By: Phyllis Rose

By: Heidi Smith-Luedtke

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Day Trip: Cruising to Kalamazoo

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Exploring Northern Germany

By: Phyllis Rose

By: Phyllis Rose

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Movie Trivia Challenge

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Keep your Resolutions: 10 Ways to Change Any Behavior

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Small Theaters

By: Margo & Jim Bell

By: Heidi Smith-Luedtke By: Phyllis Rose

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Apple Berry Cobbler

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Pitfalls of Joint Ownership

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More than a Solo Cup

By: Christopher J. Godfrey By: Chuck Bergman

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Breaking through the Stages of Remarriage

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How to Get Lucky

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Post Vacation Blues

By: Gayla Grace

By: Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. By: Jessica Haviland

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Executive Forum By: Tim Leman

THE PLANNER 50

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

THE SCENE Photo: Phyllis Rose

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Hope Ministries Thanksgiving

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Holiday Happenings: A Tradition that Continues

By: Jessie Stoltzfus By: Erin Price

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Things We Learned Making the January/February Issue

1. Zumba is the new craze.

Want to have fun while working out? Go to page 16 to learn more about Zumba!

Betsy Tavernier Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Betsy Tavernier Betsy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Managing Editor:

Jessica Haviland Jessy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Creative marketing director: Jena Bontrager Jena@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Marketing Coordinator: Jill Ludwick Jill@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Manager: Zuzanna Zmud Zuzanna@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

2. Dress in layers while running. Each layer has a particular purpose in keeping you cool without being cold. Find out more on page 18.

GRAPHIC DESIGNer:

Katie Brenneman Katie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

MEDICAL EDITOR: Dr. Jesse Hsieh

3. Visit small museums in Paris. This way you can avoid the lines! Check out other fun attractions in Paris on page 20.

Distribution Managers: Mike Trentacosti Kevin Reynolds

BOOM Magazine is a division of Michiana Family Magazines, LLC established in 2006. All rights reserved.

4. Joint ownership has its downfalls. Starting a business with a friend may not be the best idea. Find out why on page 34.

6. Make your day trip stop at Kalamazoo. This is a must visit spot for the grandkids!

Find out what they all have to offer on page 22.

9. Start your New Year right.

Leave the past in 2013 and look forward to 2014. Find out how on page 30.

5. Remarriage can be successful. Getting remarried may not be easy but the outcome can be rewarding. Learn more about each stage of remarriage on page 36.

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7. Each beer has a particular glass. Learn more about each beer glass on page 38 and find out what makes each one so special.

8. Vacations never seem to be long enough. Having the vacation blues is more common than you think. Go to page 44 to read how to keep your spirits up!

10. Germany has the tallest nutcracker. This nutcracker reaches 20 feet tall.

Find out what other fun exhibits Germany has for visitors to see on page 24.

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January & February 2014 Volume 3: Number 1

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Phyllis Rose Phyllis Rose is a freelance writer and editor from Vicksburg, Michigan. For nine years, she wrote a day trip column for the Kalamazoo Gazette, visiting hundreds of places in the Michiana area.

Matthew Dinnon, Matthew Dinnon, D.P.M. is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. He graduated from Valparaiso University, where he played basketball, and earned his medical degree from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago. He joined South Bend Orthopaedics in 2002 and lives here with his wife and two children.

Chris Godfrey Christopher J. Godfrey is an attorney and Counselor at Law in South Bend, IN.

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.

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Look at the heart. Look at the soul.”

– Michelle Obama

Snowed In Fun

Below are a few fun activities that you can do at home with your hubby!

Elvis Lives- Morris Performing Arts Theatre, 3:00 p.m. 1. Dust off those old board games that you use to play as a child and challenge your husband to a game…or few.

National Chocolate Cake Day 2. Have a movie marathon while cuddled up in a heated blanket. Rotate movie choices so each one of you gets a Oprah Winfrey’s Birthday, 60-years-old chance to watch what you want.

Morris Performing Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day

Gift Ideas

Tired of buying or receiving flowers and candy each year for Valentine’s Day? Want to do something different this year for your loved one? The Michiana FAMILY Magazines has a few ideas that may be perfect for you!

Dance Lessons:

There are several dance studios locally that offer dance lessons for couples to purchase. Learn how to salsa, tango, swing or even ballroom dance!

Casino Date Night:

Don’t have the time and money to head to Las Vegas? That’s ok because we have a few local casinos’ that offer hotel rooms, spa amenities and gambling! Call ahead of time to make reservations.

Tech Gadgets:

Does your significant other still have a flip phone? Want to bring them up-to-date with their technology? Visit your local wireless provider and ask them about Smartphone options that would be best suited for the person you are buying for. Other tech gadgets to keep in mind are GPS’s, tablets, laptops and MP3 Players.

Craft Beer and Wine Tastings:

An exciting and fun weekend event that both of you can enjoy is visiting local craft breweries or go wine tasting. There are several local wineries in the southwestern part of Michigan. Don’t want to go just the two of you? This is a great day trip to even take your friends along!

Tandem Bike:

Can’t wait for spring to arrive? Buy a tandem bike for your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Once the weather warms up, the two of you can hop onto your bike and enjoy the fresh air.

Dinner and a Play:

Spice things up a bit and do something different than going to the same restaurant that you visit each weekend. Try a fondue restaurant or a sushi bar. Then, after dinner, visit a theatre where you both can enjoy a local production.

Car Washes:

Not a big Valentine’s Day couple but you still like to get each other a little something? Get your main squeeze a car wash gift card! Something practical that anyone can use!

Gun Range Gift Card:

Learning how to use a gun is everyone’s legal right. Visit your local gun range to learn more about handgun safety and how to shoot. Most offer gift cards that are suitable for a single person or even for a couple

Preparing for the Winter Snow By: Jessica Haviland

You know it’s that time of year

when everywhere you look you will see white fluffy snow. There will be snow covered trees, houses, sidewalks, driveways and, the worst, roads. It doesn’t matter if you have a car, SUV or even a truck, snow always slows down your commute. One thing worse than driving on snowy roads, being stuck on the side of the road. Below is a checklist of items that everyone should keep in their vehicle in case this situation occurs.

Blankets: Try to keep at least two blankets in the trunk of your vehicle. For any reason your vehicle may not start, the blankets will help keep everyone warm.

Extra Clothing: Gloves, hats, scarves and extra sweatshirts will be very handy when you are in need.

Ice Scraper: This should always be in your vehicle during the winter months. Waiting for your vehicle to warm up to help defrost your windows takes too long.

Small Shovel: Even if it’s a garden shovel, it’s very important to have one in your vehicle to help dig you out of the snow.

Tow Rope & Jumper Cables: Tow rope and jumper cables are very important to have in your vehicle.

Several people will stop and ask if you need help but most of them may not have these items. Having a tow rope and jumper cables will make you more prepared for these types of situations.

Roadside Visibility & Flashlight: If you are on the side of a dark or busy road, having reflective cones or triangles can warn other drivers on your whereabouts. A flashlight is useful at night to help find your winter items that you put in your vehicle.

First-Aid Kit: This is another item that should be in your vehicle no matter what the season is. A first-aid kit could come in handy in more serious situations.

Sandbags: Sandbags are put in the trunk of your vehicle for added weight. This will help you get through the snowy roads without sliding.

Snacks: You can’t ever determine how long you will be stranded somewhere. Keeping small snack foods in your vehicle will help curve your appetite.

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book review

No Ordinary Time:

Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: the Home Front on World War II

By Doris Kearns Goodwin Reviewed By Reference Services, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Pulitzer-prize winning American biographer, historian and political commentator Doris Kearns Goodwin is known for her studies of American Presidents. In her book, No Ordinary Time: Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: the Home Front on World War II, she describes how the isolationist and divided U.S. of 1940 was unified under the leadership of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to become, only five years later, the preeminent economic and military power of the world.

The book also includes an intimate portrait of Eleanor and Franklin’s marriage and partnership, Eleanor’s life as First Lady and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s White House and its impact on America as well as a world at war.

The New York Times said, “Engrossing…no ordinary book…An ambitiously conceived and imaginatively executed participants’ eye view of the U.S. in the war years…”

As a Presidential historian and political news analyst, Doris Kearns Goodwin has appeared frequently on major news television stations. She has also acted as a consultant and has been interviewed extensively by PBS and various History Channel documentaries.

A few of the other books by Doris Kearns Goodwin include The FItzgeralds and The Kennedys, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism, Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir.

Apps to

Keep you Savvy

Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day

For $1.99 this star and constellation guide has never been more beautiful and easy to use. Just hold it to the sky to automatically find stars, constellations, planets, satellites and more. It’s stargazing fun for all ages and experience levels.

Holding your iPhone or iPad up and Sky Guide automatically align itself to the stars above you-no setup required.

Check-Bills & Money

This free app is an award-winning app that stays on top of your bills and money for you so you never miss a bill or get hit with overdraft and late fees again. Just set it up once and the app goes to work-proactively staying on top of your bills and monitoring your bank accounts and credit cards, all in one place. When bills are due or funds are low, the app will let you know so you’re never caught off guard.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus

For $3.99, America’s most useful and respected dictionary and thesaurus will have premium content and no ads. The app has been updated to include voice search to help you look up a word without having to spell it. No internet connection is required to look anything up. Other features it includes are example sentences, quick definitions, audio pronunciations, word of the day, favorite words and even recent words that you had looked prior.

IMDb Movies & TV

Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your must-see list and rate your favorite movies and TV shows!

This app is the world’s largest collection of movies, TV and celebrity info. It aims to list every detail about every movie and TV show ever made, including who was in it, who made it, the plot, user ratings, trailers, photos, reviews, quotes, goofs, trivia and much more.

Bestseller Book Downloads Inferno By: Dan Brown: In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology

Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces, Dante’s Inferno. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grappies with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante’s dark epic poem, Langdon races to find answers and decide who to trust before the world is irrevocably altered.

Safe Haven

By: Nicholas Sparks: When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family. But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her, a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the county, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.

The Cuckoo’s Calling

By: Robert Galbraith & J.K. Rowling: After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely

scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client and creditors are calling. He has also just broken up with his longtime girlfriend and is living in his office. Then John Bristow walks through his door with an amazing story: His sister, the legendary supermodel Lula Landry, known to her friends as the Cuckoo, famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it as a suicide but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock star boyfriends desperate designers. It introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction and delusion known to man. boom | JANUARY & February 2014

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Have a

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By: K. McMullen, R.N., BSN, Beacon Health System.

The Wondrous Heart

The heart is the key organ in the circulatory system. As a hollow, muscular pump, its main function is to propel blood throughout the body. It usually beats from 60 to 100 times per minute but can go much faster when necessary. It beats 100,000 times a day, more than 30 million times per year and about 2.5 billion times in a 70-year lifetime.

With each heartbeat, blood is sent throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Each day, 2,000 gallons of blood travel many times through 60,000 miles of blood vessels that branch and cross, linking the cells of our organs and our entire body.

When Problems Occur

Problems with the cardiovascular system are common. In fact, more than 64 million Americans have some type of cardiac problem.

Arrhythmia. Cardiac arrhythmias, also called dysrhythmias or rhythm disorders, are problems in the rhythm of the heartbeat.

An arrhythmia may cause the heart's rhythm to be irregular, abnormally fast or abnormally slow. Arrhythmias can occur at any age and may be discovered during a routine physical examination. Depending on the type of rhythm disorder, an arrhythmia may be treated with medication, surgery or pacemakers. Some arrhythmias are not harmful.

Cardiomyopathy. This chronic disease causes the heart muscle to become weakened. Usually, it first affects the lower chambers

of the heart, the ventricles and then progresses and damages the muscle cells and even the tissues surrounding the heart. In its most severe forms, it can lead to heart failure and even death.

Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is the most common heart disorder in adults and is caused by atherosclerosis. Deposits of fat, calcium and dead cells, called atherosclerotic plaques, form on the inner walls of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply the heart) and interfere with the smooth flow of blood. Blood flow to the heart muscle may even stop if a thrombus, or clot, forms in a coronary vessel, which may cause a heart attack. In a heart attack, the heart muscle becomes damaged by lack of oxygen 14

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and unless blood flow returns within minutes, the possibility of muscle damage increases and the heart's ability to pump blood is compromised. If the clot can be dissolved within a few hours, damage to the heart can be reduced.

High Cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the body's cells, in the blood and in some foods. Having too much cholesterol in the blood, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a major risk factor for heart disease and can lead to a heart attack.

Cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream by lipoproteins. Two kinds — low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) — are the most important. High levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) increase a person's risk for heart disease and stroke, whereas high levels of HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) can protect against these.

A blood test can measure if someone's cholesterol is too high. A total cholesterol level is considered borderline if it's 170 to 199 mg/dL, and it's considered high if it's above 200 mg/dL.

High blood pressure (hypertension). Over time, high blood pressure can damage the heart, arteries and other body organs. Symptoms can include headache, nosebleeds, dizziness and lightheadedness.

High blood pressure may be caused by genetic factors, excess body weight, diet, lack of exercise and diseases such as heart disease or kidney disease.

Stroke. Strokes occur when the blood supply to the

brain is cut off or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and spills blood into an area of the brain, causing damage to brain cells. Those who have experienced stroke may be suddenly numb or weak, especially on one side of the body, and they may experience a sudden severe headache, nausea or vomiting and difficulty seeing, speaking, walking or moving.

What Can You Do to Help?

Getting plenty of exercise, eating a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular medical checkups are the best ways to help keep the heart healthy and avoid long-term problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. •••

Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.* Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.

Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech Difficulty Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?

Time to call 9-1-1 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

Heart Attack Warning Signs* • Chest discomfort, which can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

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Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.

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Shortness of breath.

• Nausea, lightheadedness or breaking out in a cold sweat. * According to the American Heart Association

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women.

Often, women are not diagnosed and treated as promptly as men and women are less likely to feel chest pain during a heart attack than men. Women may experience back, neck, or jaw pain, persistent heartburn or indigestion, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or lightheadedness, weakness or fatigue.

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B-O-O-O-M – BA! By: Margo Bell

Bored With Your Same Old Exercise Routine?

This Fitness Program May Be Just For You! Is your main goal to lose weight, gain strength, tone up, get more energy, reduce stress, find balance and coordination? You may be one who either walks, runs, cycles, jumps rope, swims, kick boxes, lifts weight and so on, then eventually burn out. The inches and weight may not be coming off fast enough for you. Your arms are still flabby and your legs aren’t skinny. It isn’t that that your current fitness regimens are ineffective, it’s just that you’re looking for something more energetic that you may forget you’re even exercising.

And Here It Is:

Zumba®! This offshoot of an early 1970’s aerobics dance combines toning, calorie burning, strength training and stress-busting elements. The fun part, besides meeting new people in class, is the music. According to Len Kravitz, Ph.D., Exercise Scientist and Researcher at the University of New Mexico, exercising to music can reduce the feeling of fatigue (dissociation), improve motor coordination, improve emotional and physical arousal and invoke a sense of calm, among other benefits. Music can contribute so much enjoyment to a workout that you may not even be aware you’re exercising.

It Started With a Glitch.

You can ask any exercise-with-music instructor about what can go wrong: the sound equipment breaks down, you bring the wrong shoes or you’re late for class. In the case of Alberto “Beto” Perez, he forgot his music, at least what he had planned for his aerobic class in Cali, Columbia in 1986 (or early 1990s according to some sources.) Scrounging around in his backpack, he found Latin music tapes, put them on, improvised some dance steps and it became a hit with his students. This new exercise caught fire in South America and came to the U.S. via Miami in 2001. Its craze was fueled by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Portman and Toni Braxton. Zumba classes are now in more than 110,000 locations in over 125 countries.

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What Is It?

The music and dance steps of Zumba include cumbia, salsa, meringue, mambo, samba, rumba, soca, cha-cha, tango, hip hop—even swing and belly dance—along with other types.

The music can be fast or slow. With such a variety of styles in dance steps and music, it’s hard to fall into a dull routine. Even Zumba itself is branching out and evolving into different types that include Zumba Gold for older participants; Zumba Toning where people use weights, Aqua Zumba which is similar to water aerobics; Zumbatomic for boys and girls ages 4 through 12 and a great introduction to coordination; and Zumbini for 0 to 3-year-olds, which is not a fitness class but a bonding/early development class that incorporates movement and singing.

Coming up is a class that melds kick boxing into Zumba and Zumba® Step.

Contrary to what I once heard, “Zumba” doesn’t mean “work out and have fun.” According to Zumba Fitness, “Zumba” is an entirely invented word to describe the dance fitness program.

That’s a woman’s type of exercise: You forget, Zumba was started by a man! Although the majority of students are female, men come too and get the same benefits as women. Men will love the Zumba parties held outside of class!

I don’t look good in those clingy outfits: Although Zumba wear is available, “you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in,” advises Speicher. “Shorts, cargoes and leggings are fine.” Hip scarves with sewn-in coins reminiscent of what belly dancers wear are an extra item, certainly not necessary, but they can make you more aware of your hip and core movements when you concentrate on making that jingle.

Perhaps the most important item in your Zumba attire is dance fitness shoes and you’d be smart to invest in a pair. “Regular shoes have too much grip on the sole and will cause resistance of the foot when turning which may result in knee pain,” states Lisa Bella, owner of The Ballet Shop in Mishawaka. “Dance fitness shoes, some specially designed for Zumba, have a thin sole that’s flexible with a ‘spin spot’ on the ball of the sole to help with turns and quick movements.” Original fitness shoes have split soles for flexibility, high arches and a spin spot. Dance fitness shoes typically range from $50 to $80.

Also, these shoes should be worn only in class, never on the street.

Other items in your Zumba pack should include a towel (you’ll sweat!), a sweat headband if desired, a bottle of water—hydration is vital—and perhaps a snack such as a piece of fruit or a nutrition bar. Check with the studio to see what they provide.

I can’t afford the time or the money: Yes you can! A dropin rate at Tú Sei Bella is $10 and payment options range from a single class, group of classes, monthly or yearly memberships. Besides its own payment plans, the YMCA offers scholarships. And as far as time goes, an hour class can burn up to 1,000 calories depending on your own effort. How can you beat that?

Now To Answer Your Excuses:

I’m too out of shape, and besides, I can’t dance: “Well, I tell them my story,” relates Jackie Weaver, Owner of Tú Sei Bella (Italian for “You Are Beautiful”), a fitness studio in Granger. “I was not a dancer. I was overweight. But you have your own instructor leading you, to motivate you and push you to the next level.

Zumba is easy for newbies to start and improve their fitness levels quickly and can still be challenging for old pros.” Classes include warm-up and cool-down sessions. If you tire on the first class, feel free to sit it out and watch. Adds Karin Speicher, Wellness Coach and Zumba Instructor at the Michiana YWCA, “You don’t need to know how to dance. Just keep moving.”

I’m too old: Zumba is for all ages, genders and fitness levels.

It’s perfect for Boomers. If in doubt, try Zumba Gold that is offered in many fitness facilities. Zumba Gold uses lowerimpact movements.

OK, I’ll try it. How do I get started?

Go online to Zumba.com to find classes in your area or ask around. Then, visit the facilities. Check for cleanliness, parking availability and changing rooms if you need them. Floating wood floors are the best, along with mirrors, fans, a drinking water source and good lighting. And, of course, see about class schedules and payment options.

Other Benefits:

Zumba helps others as well! Zumba parties as fundraisers include Party in Pink for breast cancer awareness, Party Hearty for the American Cancer Society, and Together We Dance for ALS research, as well as a party sponsored by H.O.T. (Hear Our Tears), a support group against abuse, bullying and violence.

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Tips for

By: Matthew Dinnon, D.P.M.

Cold Weather Running How to Stay Safe and Prevent Injury

Are you tired of the treadmill and elliptical, but you dread exercising during the cold weather? Our cold, dreary, snowy winter days in Michiana can discourage even

the most motivated jogger. And if you aren’t motivated, it is easy to pack away your running gear along with your warm-weather clothing.

Cold weather exercise can be invigorating. It stimulates the senses, tunes you into your surroundings and makes you feel alive! Just remember that running in cold weather with snow and ice on the ground can be treacherous and lead to injuries.

So don’t let the cold weather spoil the end of your jogging routine. In this article we will discuss common cold weather running injuries and offer some safety tips for winter jogging. It’s time to layer up, lace up and enjoy some crisp winter air.

Sprains, Strains and Slick Spots

Winter jogging injuries are usually the result of improper warm-up, slipping on snow or ice or not being aware of your surroundings.

It takes longer in the winter for muscles and tendons to warm up, so inadequate stretching can result in Achilles Tendonitis, a condition of irritation and inflammation of the large tendon in the back of the ankle.

Another common running injury is Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia consists of dense bands of tissue deep below the skin and spans the entire bottom of the foot, supplying support to the arch. This tissue can become strained, resulting in micro-tears and causing chronic irritation, inflammation and pain near your heel.

Ankle sprains are common in winter, often due to slipping on ice or losing your balance on an uneven surface. It is very easy to step into an unseen hole or trip on a root when the ground is covered in snow. In an ankle sprain, the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are most commonly injured when the foot is turned inward. This results in the ankle being swollen and tender on the outside and just in front of the ankle bone.

These injuries, like many other athletic injuries, are treated with the RICE method. Rest and avoid aggravating the injury, ice for 20 to 30 minutes each hour, compress and elevate the injured area to reduce swelling. If you are unable to bear weight or if the injury fails to improve within several days, it is time to see a physician.

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Tips for Running Safely Map Your Route: Stable, safe footing should be your priority when planning a winter jog. Scout out plowed streets and sidewalks that are well lit to help you spot black ice. If possible, look for a loop in your neighborhood that you can repeat as many times as you want. Choose to run on fresh snow rather than ice or packed snow. You will get better traction and reduce the chance of slipping.

Warm Up Wisely: Your body will warm up more slowly in cold weather, especially if you run in the morning. Take an extra five minutes to walk briskly or jog in place indoors before you start your run. Follow the light exercises with gentle stretches, making sure to hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds. The goal is to get your heart rate up and your muscles warm and flexible.

Dress in Layers: You want to be warm without sweating during your run so that you don’t get a chill. A good rule of thumb is to dress 15 to 20 degrees warmer than it is outside.

This allows your body temperature to increase and reduce the risk of overheating and excessive sweat. For your base layer, wear the closest-fitting, thinnest fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin. A second layer option is fleece, which is a great insulator. Your outer layer should block the wind and precipitation.

Don’t forget your hat or headband, gloves or mittens and a neck gaiter (not scarf). Look for technical fabrics that add warmth without bulk, and that effectively wick away sweat.

Appropriate Footwear: Some joggers wear the same running shoes year-round but you may want to consider all season or winter runners with water-resistant uppers and deeper treads. To keep warmth in and slush out, run in shoes that have the least amount of mesh. Trail-runners and strap-on grippers, with metal coils or spikes, can increase traction in tricky conditions. Also, wear socks that wick away wetness but keep your feet warm.

Stay Visible: My grandma always said, “Kids should be seen and not heard.” The same is true for runners. With limited daylight during the winter months, chances are you will sometimes be running in the dark. Tall snowbanks on plowed streets can make you even harder to see. Wear reflective,

fluorescent gear and don’t be shy about lighting up like a Christmas tree. A headlamp or flashlight can help you see where you’re going but more importantly make sure motorists can see you.

Work With the Wind: If possible, start your run into the wind so you have it at your back on the way home. This helps you to avoid getting chilled by the wind after you’ve broken a sweat.

To prevent facial frostbite, you can put a thin layer of Vaseline on your face and wear lip balm.

Stay Hydrated: You don’t notice your sweat loss as much in the winter as you do during the warmer months so most of us don’t think about staying hydrated. It is just as important to drink fluids in the winter as it is the rest of the year. Try putting your water bottle under your layers to keep it from freezing.

Quick Cool Down: Your core body temperature drops as soon as you stop running. Slow your running pace for the last three to four minutes of your run. To avoid chills, change your clothing as soon as finishing your run. Take off all wet clothing and dry your body, including your hair. It may help to drink something warm or take a warm, not hot, shower.

Know When to Stay Inside: Severe winter weather is not the time to test your cold endurance. Jogging in extreme wind chills and low temperatures is dangerous and can lead to frostbite or hypothermia. During these conditions, it is best to choose indoor exercise activities.

Listen to Your Body: I cannot stress this enough with any activity, but especially sports. If a body part is swollen or sore, then something is wrong. You need to evaluate your training routine and make appropriate changes to avoid long-term injury. If you feel like a cold is coming on but your symptoms are not severe, it is generally OK to continue exercising. However, it is important not to go running if you have a fever.

Hopefully these helpful tips on staying injury-free while jogging this winter will keep you active. Remember to dress in layers, know your running route, warm up and cool down properly, and enjoy our Michiana winter wonderland! •••

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Mon Amour, Paris

By: Phyllis Rose

I’m passionate about Paris. My house is filled with Eiffel Towers: the cheese grater I found not in Paris but in Prague, Czech Republic, a pink ceramic Eiffel Tower bank, an Eiffel Tower switch plate and for the holidays an Eiffel Tower tree topper. And that’s just the beginning.

What is there about Paris that creates such passion for the city? It’s more than just the iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame. It’s all those plus what you discover when you get beyond the basics. Expand your sights and you’ll soon be sighing, “Paris, Mon Amour.” Here are my tips for the best “mon amour” moments in Paris.

“Mon Amour” Moments Dinner at Le Jules Verne Restaurant: Of course, you have to ascend

the Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view of the city. But for that once-in-a-lifetime “mon amour” moment, make a dinner reservation at Le Jules Verne Restaurant on the Tower’s second level. Entering through a private elevator in the south pillar, you’ll be whisked 400 feet up to the restaurant.

Windows on all sides allow you to enjoy the sun setting over the city as you dine on elegant and delicious cuisine. Your hardest decision will be whether to look out the window or at the artfully presented entrees.

Stay at the Ritz Hotel: Pair this elegant dinner with a stay at the Ritz Hotel, 15 Place Vendome, and your “mon amour” moments hit the heights. This is where I spent my 50th birthday and it was worth the price.

Greeted at the hotel entrance, we were escorted to our room where we found silver, swan-shaped spigots, the softest sheets imaginable, and plush bath robes and slippers embroidered with “Ritz Paris” in gold thread. In the dining room for breakfast, we ate wonderful flaky, chocolate filled croissants at a table set with crystal and china - a most elegant setting.

After an elegant dinner and a great night’s rest in a luxury hotel, it’s time to discover more “mon amour” moments in Paris.

Experience the Museums: Obviously, you have to see the Mona Lisa in the

Louvre. She’s easy to find. Just follow the signs or the crowds. They’ll be gathered around this small painting, contemplating her enigmatic smile.

Since they say it would take six months of full-time viewing to see all the Louvre’s collections, I prefer Paris’s smaller museums, especially those with Impressionist collections. First, there’s the Musee D’Orsay, 62 rue de Lille, which was formerly a train station, where my favorite spot is the Impressionist Gallery on the fifth floor. Then, there’s the Musee de l’Orangerie, Jardin Tuileries, where you can immerse yourself in Monet’s gardens at Giverny through his “Water Lilies,” eight large panels which fill two elliptical rooms.

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Notred Dame, Paris Finally, the former hunting lodge, the Musee Marmottan Monet, 2 Rue Louis Boilly, houses the largest collection of Claude Monet paintings in the world, thanks to donations from Monet’s son, Michel. In these smaller museums, you can take your time to savor the artistic “mon amour” moments, most likely without the crowds.

Find Your Inner Peace:

With your physical and artistic souls nurtured, it’s time to turn to spiritual nourishment in Paris’s famous churches. Visit the Notre Dame to see its flying buttresses, stained glass windows, gargoyles and statues. But when you’re finished, walk through the garden in back of the church and cross the street and descend the staircase to the Deportation Memorial dedicated to the 200,000 French Jews and others who were victims of the Nazis.

souvenir selections and sometimes even artists onsite creating and selling their work.

In Galeries Lafayette, your jaw will drop when you view the stained glass belle epoque dome. And, if by chance, you are there at Christmas time, go in to see the beautiful Christmas tree placed under the dome. When I was there, the tree was decorated with Swarovski crystals and changed colors continuously. Both department stores also feature beautifully decorated holiday windows, worth a stroll along the Boulevard Haussman.

Even if you don’t go to either department store to shop, go up to their rooftops for fantastic views of the city including the nearby Paris Opera House and the Sacre Coeur Basilica.

For boutique and souvenir shopping, stroll the Rue de Rivoli which runs alongside the What is there about Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens. You can Paris that creates such find all the “Paris” emblazoned T-shirts and sweatshirts you can imagine or something passion for the city? more elegant - like a silk scarf with Eiffel Towers on it. Whether or not you buy, it’s a fun place to stroll and when you get tired, find a cafe, sip your favorite drink and watch the Parisian world go by.

A short distance from Notre Dame is a church that will take your breath away - the 13th century Sainte-Chapelle, the With these “mon amour” moments, you’ll realize that Paris has Holy Chapel, 8 Boulevard du Palais, which I consider the most captured your heart. ••• beautiful spot in Paris. This glorious chapel’s 15 stained glass windows, each 50 feet tall by 14 feet wide, tell the Biblical story from Creation to Jesus’ crucifixion in 1,134 scenes.

At the bottom of the steps are iron spikes on the walls and then you turn and go through a narrow entrance. Lining a long hallway are 200,000 quartz pebbles - one for each French victim of the Nazi camps - and then at the end of the corridor an eternal flame. It’s a moment for quiet reflection.

Hopefully, you can visit on a sunny day when the sunlight beaming through the windows creates a heavenly rainbow of ever-changing colors. There are no walls other than the pillars which frame the windows so the illusion is that you are in a chapel made completely of stained glass.

The setting is perfect for the chapel’s intended purpose - a reliquary housing what was believed to be Jesus’ crown of thorns and a piece of his cross.

Finish with Style: Finally, you cannot leave Paris without doing some shopping. Paris has many options from department stores to boutiques to T-shirt shops.

In the two large department stores Printemps, 64 Boulevard Haussman, and Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussman, you’ll find the traditional department store items but also large

More INFO Rick Steves’ Paris Published by Avalon Travel www.ricksteves.com Le Jules Verne www.lejulesverne-paris.com Be sure to reserve about six months in advance, especially if you want a window table.

Ritz Paris www.ritzparis.com Note: The hotel has been closed for two years for renovations and is scheduled to re-open in 2014.

Musee d’Orsay www.musee-orsay.fr/en Musee de l’Orangerie www.musee-orangerie.fr Musee Marmottan Monet www.marmottan.fr Sainte Chapelle www.sainte-chapelle. monuments-nationaux.fr

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Live

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Dream Life

By: Heidi Smith Luedtke, PhD

The fundamental truth of life is that time flies. Babies grow up and go off to college in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, you’re looking back wistfully and wondering how things could have happened so fast. There’s so much you wanted to do.

The New Year offers a blank page in your book of time, brimming with all the promise and opportunity of what is yet to be. Now is the time to take stock, re-energize and forge ahead boldly. Your dream life is waiting for you to create it.

What’s Stopping You?

How long has it been since you thought about what you really want in life, about what brings you joy, challenge and satisfaction? If you’re a parent, you may have put off thinking of your own interest while raising your family. “Parenting is allconsuming,” says Todd Kashdan, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of Curious?

Discover the Missing Ingredient of a Fulfilling Life. Tuning in to your own needs and wants is important.

One way to identify areas for growth is to envision your best possible self in great detail, says Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP, a Bethesda, Maryland, life coach and author of Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide. Imagine you are looking back on your life in your old age and everything has gone as well as possible. Where have you been? What have you done?

What makes you proud? Indulge in “sky-is-the-limit” thinking.

The most fulfilling experiences are those that align with your deeply held personal values, says Kashdan. If you feel out of touch with what matters most or can’t prioritize among many good things, clarify top values and priorities through some serious soul-searching or using psychological tests. When you know what you care most about, it is easier to make choices about how to spend your most valuable currency: time and energy.

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Perhaps you know what you want but haven’t made it happen…yet. Fear may have prevented you from setting bold goals and moving toward them in the past. Or maybe you put your dreams on hold because of other family matters. Delaying your dreams is a type of denial. It keeps you from taking scary risks but it may lead to regrets, cautions Miller. Studies show people are more likely to regret the things they did not do than to regret risks that didn’t work out. Let yourself be drawn in by the energy of possibility. The biggest risks often bring the greatest rewards.

Making Dreams a Reality

Resolutions, goals and personal mission statements can help you achieve your dreams. And you should express your intentions in writing, says Miller. Putting dreams in writing makes them real and pre-commits you to a course of action.

That makes you accountable to yourself so you will be less likely to forget your goals or push them aside. Whether you choose to author a bucket list of “100 things you want to do before you die” or to commit to only a few truly audacious goals is up to you.

The best goals are challenging and specific, counsels Miller.

A weak goal might be to “be more sociable.” A stronger goal would be to “make twelve new friends in the next six months.”

Don’t set vague, easy goals. Achieving mediocre goals will only make you feel mediocre, says Miller.

Challenging goals build self-efficacy – the belief that you have what it takes to accomplish your dreams. People with strong self-efficacy beliefs are more likely to take action and to persist when they encounter setbacks. When challenges arise, they find alternate paths to their goals. Think of optimism,

“Learn to indulge in

exploration. When you approach life with a curious attitude, you are energized, attentive and engaged” - Kashdan.

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self-efficacy and determination as your mental and emotional muscles – the more you exercise them, the stronger they become.

Seemingly impossible goals are achievable if you break them down into smaller sub-goals. Identify specific action steps and schedule them so they don’t take a back seat to everyday errands. As much as possible, do something every day to move closer to your goals. Keep a journal, spreadsheet or star chart to track your progress. High achievers monitor their growth and change their approach if they aren’t seeing results, says Miller.

Your Dream Life Starts Now

Live fully. Notice what is going right in your life and be grateful. Write a list of your blessings, express your appreciation out loud or send thank-you cards and letters. A grateful attitude boosts your mood and sets a positive tone for growth, says Miller. Positive attitudes lead to feelings of fulfillment.

Learn to indulge in exploration. When you approach life with a curious attitude, you are energized, attentive and engaged, says Kashdan. If you are stuck in a rut, take a cue from your kids. Seek out new things. When you hear a song you love, download it. Cook something new for dinner. Collect items that inspire you. Keep them in a special, secret place.

The well-lived life is built from a series of well-lived moments.

As you focus on living well, you may become impatient with distractions and impediments. You have to stop spending time with people who are energy vampires, says Kashdan. Emotions are contagious. Surround yourself with people who give you energy and selfconfidence.

This year, set impossible goals. Take concrete steps toward their fulfillment.

Be afraid – on a regular basis, Miller encourages. Your dream life is right there, just beyond your comfort zone. •••

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Day Trip:

By: Phyllis Rose

Cruising to Kalamazoo D

on’t have a “gal in Kalamazoo?” That’s OK-A-L-A-MA-Z-O-O because the Michigan town immortalized in that song popularized by Glenn Miller and his orchestra has a lot to offer the day tripper. For our day in Kalamazoo, my friend Dave and I planned to focus on two downtown museums before having lunch at the popular downtown eatery, Food Dance Cafe.

When Dave called and said he was sick, I headed out on my own - your own personal “gal” guide in Kalamazoo.

“Hopping on a flyer” - my 2013 Chevy Impala, I stopped first at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St., where I’m always impressed by the scope and the quality of the exhibits - many of them hands on, which you and your grandchildren will love.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum On the first floor, I watched a tornado form, stuck my hand in it to disrupt it and watched it re-form. I played with the fluvial storm exhibit, turning a handle which caused a big ball of water to create different patterns in sand on the bottom. This definitely was going to be a fun place to visit 24

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I wasn’t there at the right time to see a show in the planetarium but I did enjoy the new permanent exhibit, “The Moon Revealed.” With a touch on the screen, I was flying over the surface of the moon.

Climbing the steps to the second floor, I stopped halfway up to look at the historic items displayed in the threestory shadow box called “Time Pieces.” At the computer touch screen, I clicked on the items I wanted to know more about - such as the 1892 stained glass window from the Peck House in downtown Kalamazoo.

The second floor is a walk through history in the “Kalamazoo Direct to You” exhibit. With videos, interactive screens and static displays, you can immerse yourself in Kalamazoo history learning about its connection to cigars, guitars, medicines, medical equipment, taxicabs, celery and windmills. Be sure to stop and watch the videos of performances of “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo.”

Everywhere, you’ll find interactive spots. Children of all ages will enjoy picking up a play guitar, plugging it in and performing on stage or seeing themselves on TV as they

try out their reporting skills at the WKVM News Center. That’s just a small sampling of the fun things on the second floor.

Photo Courtesy: Loco Life of Lindy Blog

If you have time, schedule a space flight in the Challenger Learning Center or learn about science in the many hands-on exhibits in the Science in Motion area. Kids can even build a race car and race it on a track. I could see my great-nephew Justin, 4, enjoying that exhibit.

On the third floor, you’ll find the “Mystery of the Mummy” which showcases the museum’s mummy. You’ll learn how this 2300 year old mummy came to Kalamazoo, who she was and what she might have looked like when she was alive.

You could easily spend the whole day at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, especially if you and the grandkids get involved in all of the activities. But, if you want to nurture your artistic side, a visit to the nearby Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., is just what you need.

sat down on the “big blue couch” provided in the exhibit along with copies of the artists’ books and read Sendak’s book. It was so cute - the story and the illustrations.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Then, it was on to the permanent collection on the lower level, typically my favorite part of the museum. A collection of items With a variety of special exhibits and a wonderful permanent

by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including vases and mosaics, caught collection, there’s always something new to see. my eye as did one of his oil paintings, “The Harbor at Malta.”

I was delighted with a Norman Rockwell Even though I was a high school English lithograph, “After the Prom,” showing a teacher and really wasn’t up on “kiddy lit” couple of teens at a soda fountain dressed “You could easily as we called it, I enjoyed the special exhibit in their prom finery. (through February 9), “Fantastic Rumpus: spend the whole day at 50 Years of Children’s Book Illustrations.”

Anything with Paris in it always catches the Kalamazoo Valley The 31 artists whose 120 original drawings my attention as did “Dog on a Balcony, are displayed acknowledge the important Paris,” by Joseph Stella. That’s just a small Museum, especially if influence of the work of children’s writer sampling of works to enjoy at the KIA. Maurice Sendak, especially “Where the you and the grandkids Wild Things Are.” I learned that Sendak, going against the style at the time, portrayed children honestly rather than idealistically. Having never read “Where the Wild Things Are,” I

get involved in all of the activities.”

MORE INFO: Kalamazoo Valley Museum 269-373-7990 www.kalamazoomuseum.org Free General Admission Upcoming special exhibits: • Michigan’s Heritage Barns: An Artist’s Perspective January 25-June 15, 2014 • How People Make Things February 15-May 26, 2014 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 269-349-7775 www.kiarts.org Food Dance Cafe 269-382-1888 www.fooddance.net

Food Dance Cafe

After all that history and art, it was time for lunch and the Food Dance Cafe, 401 E. Michigan, was the perfect spot since it’s located downtown in the historic district.

The tile ceiling and the exposed brick walls create a cozy, historic ambiance.

And the menu, based on locally grown foods, offered a nice variety of options. I chose winter squash apple bisque - sweet with a slightly spicy aftertaste; the French Twist - a turkey sandwich on house-made whole wheat with brie, apple chutney and avocado with a side of black beans. For dessert, I took home the Cat’s Meow, a rich, fudgy, flourless chocolate mousse covered with ganache and whipped cream.

Everything was delicious and the service was perfect. My server, Nathan’s, face lit up when he told me about the bisque which prompted me to order it. When the servers are excited about the food, you know you will be, too.

In the end, here’s all I can say: “Don’t wanta boast but I know you’ll be the toast of Kalamazoo-zoo-zoo,” when you spend a day in downtown Kalamazoo. •••

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Exploring Northern Germany By: Phyllis Rose

“How long will you be in Bremen?” asked the attendant at St. Martin’s Church which we were visiting on our first day in Bremen, Germany.

When we told him about two weeks, surprise registered on his face.

“Americans only go to Nuremberg and Munich,” he said, as he excitedly told us about his wonderful church, founded in 1229 and where in the seventeenth century, Joachim Neander, the church’s pastor wrote the hymn, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.” Moments like this made our recent trip to northern Germany more than just about the traditional Christmas markets my friends and I love.

On this trip, my cousin Judy, our friend Barb and I used Bremen as a base to explore nearby towns. We chose a hotel near the train station, purchased a German rail pass, and each day visited a different town, its Christmas markets, churches and historical sites, returning each evening to Bremen.

version, readily available in Bremen shops.

During Advent, Market Square is filled with vendor stalls for the traditional Christmas market. But things to see around the square include the statue of the Knight Roland which has been overlooking the square since 1404.

The nearby cathedral, St. Peter’s, was built in early Gothic style starting in 1042. Its two towers dominate the skyline but also provide a focal point for finding your way around town.

The Town Hall, dating from 1409, now has a magnificent Renaissance facade from the seventeenth century. Be sure to book a tour of the Upper Hall to see the beautiful ceremonial rooms where the city council used to meet.

Model ships hang from the ceiling, emphasizing the importance of shipping in the city’s history.

Osnabruck: Statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen

Greeting visitors to the Osnabruck Christmas market is a nutcracker - reportedly the world’s tallest at nearly 20 feet. Working our way through the market, we passed an enormous music box playing Christmas carols.

Besides the connection some towns have to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, it was in many ways a fairy tale trip. Imagine half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets and towering churches and town halls straight out of your favorite fairy tales.

Eventually, we ended up in the historic town square where we visited the Town Hall, dating back to 1512. It was severely damaged during World War II but has been rebuilt to its former glory.

Of the eight towns we visited, below is a list of some of my favorites stops.

In its historic Peace Hall, the treaty ending the Thirty Years War was signed in 1648. Portraits of the 42 envoys to the Peace Congress are displayed there.

Bremen:

Bremen is famous for the fairy tale, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” by the Brothers Grimm. In Market Square, a statue of the musicians - a donkey, dog, cat and a rooster - is a favorite photo stop. If you’ve forgotten the story, pick up an English 26

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Osnabruck was the birthplace of writer Erich Maria Remarque, author of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and of artist, Felix Nussbaum, a Jewish painter who was murdered at Auschwitz in 1944. So Osnabruck is home to the Erich-Maria Remarque

Museum in the Celle Palace to learn about the palace’s history and that of its residents over the centuries. We learned about the House of Hannover which produced several kings of England, a connection to be highlighted in a 2014 exhibit, “Hannover’s Rulers on England’s Throne, 1714-1837.”

My favorite part of the palace was the chapel which dates from the early Protestant period. Surprisingly, it is very colorfully ornate rather than plain as one might expect of a Protestant chapel. The chapel can only be visited on a guided tour of the castle but it is worth it.

The rest of our Celle visit was dedicated to the Christmas market and photographing the beautiful old buildings since Celle reportedly has 500 half-timbered houses dating from the sixteenth century.

Lubeck:

Traditional Half-Timbered House in Hamelin, Germany

Peace Center and the Felix Nussbaum Museum.

Hamelin:

This quaint town is the setting of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” another tale by the Brothers Grimm. At the Tourist Information Office, we got a town map and were advised to be at the Wedding House at 1 p.m. for a special performance.

So we timed ourselves as we wandered through the Christmas market to be there by 1 p.m., a glockenspiel played and figures came out, portraying the story of the Pied Piper.

Entering the nearby Market Church, we found a stained glass window of the Pied Piper but the real fun of Hamelin was wandering around the old town to see the beautiful old buildings with colorful facades, fancy gables and dramatic doorways.

Celle:

Souvenirs on sale in Celle feature the word - exCELLEnt and it definitely is excellent. We were excited about visiting Celle because we had read that it resembles Rothenburg ob-dertauber, one of our favorite medieval German towns.

Celle didn’t disappoint. We stopped first at the Residence

We entered Lubeck through the Holsten Gate, part of the old medieval fortifications. After purchasing marzipan at I. G. Niederegger, a shop which has been producing marzipan since 1807, we wandered the picturesque Christmas markets in and around the Town Hall, construction of which began in 1215.

Then we meandered through the old streets, stopping to visit St. Mary’s Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel came to hear the composer Dietrich Buxtehude play the organ. The church also has a poignant war memorial. When the church was bombed during the war, two of the church’s bells fell and embedded themselves into the floor.

And that’s where they are to this day.

We also saw Buddenbrooks House, the birthplace of the novelist Thomas Mann and the name of one of his novels.

Our route back to the train station took us through a special holiday market, the Fairy Tale Forest, where 21 different stalls with animated figures highlight the stories of the Brothers Grimm.

With all it has to offer, northern Germany is a delightful destination. If you go, be sure to stop in at St. Martin’s Church in Bremen and let the attendant know that I sent you. •••

MORE INFO: Bremen, Germany www.bremen-tourism.de

German Christmas Markets www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk This site has information about both the Christmas markets and the historic highlights in each town.

German Rail System www.bahn.com For information about rail passes and train schedules.

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Roses, Roses...

Interesting Valentine’s Day Facts: According to the Society of American Florist, most roses sold in the U.S. are imported from Columbia or Ecuador.

California is the leader for all other cut flowers.

Each type of rose has a “shelf life.” The variety of the roses you purchase will determine how long they will live.

200 million roses will be sold this Valentine’s Day in America.

The wholesale price for roses double starting the first of February.

How to Save Money on Valentine’s Day: • Avoid ordering from a national floral website.

They keep the shipping and handling fee and your end value is less.

• You can still shop at your local florist if you want to send something out of town. Make sure you avoid any transfer or wire fees.

• Order your flowers early. Some shops offer discounts with early orders.

• Deliver earlier in the week and let the recipient enjoy them longer. There is no guaranteed time for delivery on the Valentines Day.

15% of women buy for themselves and 36% of women will send flowers to their spouse.

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85th Academy Awards, photo courtesy: www.thegoldknight.com

And The Oscar Goes To… By: Jessica Haviland

Lights, camera and awards! It’s that time of year again where awards shows will be dominating your television screen. The People’s Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards have just ended but there is still one more big movie awards ceremony to look forward to, the Academy Awards. The excitement of who will be attending the Academy Awards, what the celebrities will be wearing, who they will be walking down the red carpet with and who will be the next victim to fall going up those grand stands to accept their award. But, there seems to be one thing that most of us forget about… the actual award ceremony itself! Below are a few fun facts about the Academy Awards and an inside look on who Oscar really is.

Fun Facts About The Academy Awards: •

Currently, Oscar is gold-plated Britannia metal which replaced the original Oscar that was gold-plated solid bronze.

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The Oscar statuettes cannot be sold to another person without first being offered to the Academy for a large lump sum of $1.

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All winners have been decided three months prior to the show.

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The first Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on May 16, 1929. The event only lasted fifteen minutes long.

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Only 270 attended the first Academy Awards ceremony and those attended who brought guest had to pay $5 for a ticket.

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Walt Disney has won 26 Oscars which is the most in history.

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Meryl Streep has been nominated the most amount of times coming in at 17.

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Not everyone invited to attend the Academy Awards is able to attend. There are people who are considered “seat-fillers” who make $125 per hour to make the place look full on camera.

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There has only been three times when the Academy Awards did not take place when scheduled.

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There was only been two actors who won awards after their death: Peter Finch and Heath Ledger. James Dean is the only actor who has been nominated for two Oscars after his death.

1st Oscar, photo courtesy: www.oscars.org

Meet Oscar:

Information found on www.oscars.org •

Oscar’s official name is Academy Award® of Merit.

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Oscar is 13 ½ inches tall and weighs 8 ½ pounds.

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There have been 2,809 Oscars awarded.

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The first person to ever receive an Oscar is Emil Jannings for Best Actor in “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh” in 1929.

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Oscar is designed to look like a knight holding a crusader’s sword while standing on a reel of film.

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Each spoke on the film reel represents the original branches of the Academy awards which include actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.

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R.S. Owens & Company in Chicago is the manufacturer of the Oscar. The Academy says it takes three to four weeks to create at least 50 Oscars. • • • boom | JANUARY & February 2014

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TRIVIA CHALLENGE By: Margo & Jim Bell

The 2014 Academy Awards presentation will be March 2nd. Since Boomers love movies, check out this movie quiz and test how much you really know: Match the last spoken lines with their award-winning movie titles: 1. Madness!

A. Patton

2.

B.

The Sting

3. . . . tomorrow is another day.

C.

The King’s Speech

4. ____, I love you!

D.

Lawrence of Arabia

5.

I love you, too.

E.

Godfather II

6.

You were splendid, Papa!

F.

Gone With the Wind

7.

Aren’t you going to stick around for your share? Nah, I’d only blow it.

G.

Rocky

8.

With pleasure!

H.

Driving Miss Daisy

9. . . . we did it peacefully.

I.

Bridge on the River Kwai

10. Well, sir, going home. Home, sir!

J.

Ordinary People

11. Lookie here. You didn’t eat your Thanksgiving pie.

K.

The Artist

12. Aahh!

L.

Argo

13. . . . a warning: that all glory is fleeting.

M. Amadeus

14. I am their patron saint. I speak for all mediocrities. I absolve you!

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Did you go to college to get stupid?

ANSWERS

ANSWERS: 1-I; 2-E; 3-F; 4-G; 5-J; 6-C; 7-B; 8-K*; 9-L**; 10-D; 11-H; 12-N***; 13-A; 14-M.

*In this mostly silent film—and the only French film to win an Academy Award—“with pleasure” is the actor’s only spoken line (Jean Dujardean, winner of Best Actor Award).

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**You may have thought Tony Mendez (played by Ben Affleck) had the last line: “Can I come in?”

Actually, the last line credit goes to President Jimmy Carter in his broadcast announcement about the covert operation Canadian Caper that allowed the escape of six American hostages held in Iran.

***Did you miss this one? It was a soft cry from the elderly Rose Bukater (Gloria Stuart) as she flung her diamond necklace over the stern of the research vessel into the Atlantic Ocean.

Actors From Our Neck Of The Woods Name the actor who wasn’t born in Indiana: Greg Kinnear Anne Baxter Red Skelton Steve McQueen James Dean Viveca A. Fox Karl Malden

Scatman Crothers Carole Lombard Dick York Brendan Fraser Shelley Long Clifton Webb

Karen Allen Chad Everett

ANSWER: Karl Malden. Although raised in Gary, Karl was born in Chicago.

James Dean

NOTE OF INTEREST: Chad Everett was born Raymond Crampton in South Bend.

Perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Joe Gannon in the TV series Medical Center, Chad also appeared in movies such as The Singing Nun (1966), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982); and Mulholland Drive (2001).

Photo Courtesy: My Dean Scraps Blog

Karen Allen

Also born in South Bend is Viveca A. Fox, actress and TV producer. She moved with her family to Indianapolis shortly after her birth. Viveca’s films include Independence Day (1996), Juanna Mann (2002), and Kill Bill (2003).

Photo Courtesy: www.karenallen-fiberarts.com/

Name two actors who weren’t born in Michigan: Tim Allen

Madonna

ANSWER: James Earl Jones, noted for his roles in The Great White Hope and Field of Dreams, as well as voice-overs of Darth Vader, was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, not far from Memphis. He was raised in Jackson, Michigan and began his acting career in Manistee, Michigan.

Robin Williams was born in Chicago and raised in Bloomfield, Michigan. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor three times and won Best Supporting Actor for the 1997 film Good Will Hunting.

Ellen Burstyn

Kristen Bell

Pam Dawber

Tom Hulse

Julie Harris

Robert Wagner

Harry Morgan

Piper Laurie

Tim Allen

Robin Williams

George Peppard

Steven Seagal

Tom Sizemore

Lily Tomlin

James Earl Jones

Madonna (Ciccone)

Della Reese

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Keep Your Resolutions:

10 Ways to Change (Any) Behavior By: Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

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ew Year’s resolutions often fail and it’s not because people lack willpower. You may be stuck in the same old pattern because you’re overwhelmed by detailed (and conflicting) information about how to lose weight, get fit, save money or get organized.

Changing behavior is simple but not easy. These ten principles apply to any live-better effort and you can enact them immediately. Go ahead, start now.

Think Positive. If you want to succeed, focus on a desired outcome, such as “I want to eat

more fruits and vegetables.” Research by Harvard psychologist Daniel Wegner, Ph.D., shows avoidance goals – for instance, “I want to stop eating junk food” – set people up for thinking about the very things they’re avoiding (junk food). Monitoring behavior requires conscious mental effort. Focus yours in the direction you want to move.

Write It Down. Writing down goals creates a sense of intention and commitment. Make

your goals specific and challenging. “Don’t be so realistic that you underestimate yourself,” says life coach Caroline Adams Miller, author of Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide. “Make a contract with yourself: ‘I will do this, by that time, and get this reward,’” says Miller. Post your goal where you’ll see it frequently. Let it serve as a motivation and an affirmation.

Keep Account. Track actions you want to change, like spending, eating or texting. You’ll spend less if you document purchases before you buy. Writing down expenditures interrupts thoughtless spending patterns so you can change course. The same strategy can curb mindless eating. A 2008 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed dieters who kept a food diary lost twice as much weight as those who didn’t.

Change Your Scenery. Don’t underestimate the power of situational cues. If you

want to cut calories, toss the cookies (literally). Eat from a smaller plate. Order the smallest portion, not the ‘value meal.’ You wouldn’t hang out with criminals if you wanted to behave ethically, right? Stay far away from cues that might undermine your efforts. Surround yourself with inspiring images and role models instead.

Take Baby Steps. You may think audacious goals require revolutionary action. Not true, says Robert Maurer, Ph.D., author of One Small Step Can Change Your Life. Small changes add up big, and since they don’t cause as much anxiety or resistance as large changes, you’re more likely to repeat them until they become habits. Ease your way into an exercise routine with a two-minute walk every morning. Yes, two minutes.

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Consult these resources for help achieving your resolutions.

Save Money: Get Out of Debt Guy: www.getoutofdebt.org Budgets and Tracking Tools: www.Mint.com Stop Smoking: Freedom From Smoking: www.ffsonline.org American Lung Association: 1-800-LUNG-USA Clean House: FlyLady: www.flylady.net Organized Home: www.organizedhome.com Lose Weight: WeightLossBuddy: www.weightlossbuddy.com Online food diary: www.myfooddiary.com Get Fit: SparkPeople: www.sparkpeople.com DailyStrength: www.dailystrength.org

Just Do It. Don’t wait until you’re in the mood. Michele Weiner-

Davis, MSW, therapist and author of The Sex-Starved Marriage counsels partners with low libido to get busy in the bedroom.

Desire sometimes shifts only after we change our behavior. Use a similar approach to clear clutter. Follow the one-minute rule: If a task takes only one minute, like hanging your coat in the closet, do it immediately. This prevents problems from piling up. Get started; you may keep going.

Be Persistent. The difference between people who succeed at changing behaviors and those who fail is successful people regroup when others give up. Studies show only 40% of smokers quit on their first try and only 20% of dieters with a history of obesity sustain a 10% weight loss for a year or longer. If your improvement efforts fall short, revise your plan and try again. To paraphrase a well-known Japanese proverb: You may stumble seven times and then get up eight. •••

Assess Progress. “Checking off goals you’ve accomplished is addictive,” says Miller. At least once a week, measure what you’ve achieved in a holistic way. Avoiding your weekly weighin or forgetting to check your bank balance are signs you aren’t committed to shedding pounds or saving pennies. Adopt a growth mindset about assessment. Use your results as a learning tool to help you tweak your technique.

Take It Public. Sharing your goals with others can create

powerful pressure to perform. Family and friends can support your efforts with information and camaraderie. Find support groups to help you get fit, lose weight, get organized, quit smoking or climb out of debt online (see sidebar) or in your community.

Energize. Changing your behavior exhausts mental and

emotional energy. Tackle one project at a time. Stress activates old patterns of behavior and often those exact ones are what we want to change. “Do things on a daily basis that give you energy and enrich your sense of self,” says psychologist Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life. Meditate, exercise or sing in the shower.

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By: Phyllis Rose

“The play’s the thing,” said Shakespeare and in Michiana it’s definitely the thing for an evening out or a weekend away. With an abundance of small theaters, you can enjoy quality productions, including concerts. If you’re looking for some ideas, here are some suggestions:

Indiana Bristol

Built in 1897, the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula, was scheduled for demolition in 1961, but it was saved and renovated and is now the home of the Elkhart Civic Theatre.

Walking into the theater, you feel like you’re stepping back in time to theaters of 50 years ago. But there’s nothing oldfashioned about the productions.

We saw “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” there a couple of years ago and were impressed with the quality of the production, especially the strong voices of the actors portraying the Narrator, Joseph and Pharaoh.

The rest of the 2013-14 season has some interesting productions on the schedule including “Almost, Maine,” by John Cariani in January; “Company,” a musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim in March; Alfred Hitchcock’s “39 Steps” in April and May; and “Shrek: The Musical,” dates to be determined. http://www.shutterstock.com/subscribe.mhtml For more information, call 574-848-4116, or go to www.elkhartcivictheatre.org.

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The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, 1600 Market St. is truly a round barn, built in 1911 and eventually dismantled and moved to Amish Acres to be the home of its repertory theatre company and the Joseph Stein stage. The Round Barn is known for its annual production of “Plain and Fancy,” a musical by Joseph Stein about the life and customs of the Amish. So this delightful musical is a must-see during the season.

But other musicals and plays draw theater lovers to the Round Barn.

We have enjoyed many of their productions including “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Christmas Carol,” and “Hank Williams: Lost Highway.”

The 2014 season, which begins in April, includes “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Footloose: The Musical,” “Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat,” “The Diary of Anne Frank,” and “Shrek: The Musical.”

A special treat for us for several years has been attending the Amish Acres New Year’s Eve Gala which includes overnight accommodations, an all-you-can eat threshers dinner in their Restaurant Barn, a performance of the current musical, a cabaret show by the repertory company, and fireworks at midnight. It’s a wonderful way to begin the New Year.

For more information, call 800-800-4942 or go to www.amishacres.com.

Shipshewana

The small Blue Gate Theater, 175 Van Buren St., is upstairs over the Blue Gate Restaurant. Sometimes when you’re having dinner in the restaurant, you hear stomping on the ceiling and realize the performers are dancing in the theater upstairs.

Having attended a couple of concerts at the Blue Gate, we enjoyed the small, intimate setting where you are so close to the performers, you can clearly see their expressions which adds a lot to the performance. Sitting in the front row at a New Year’s Eve concert, the ventriloquist asked for someone to lend him a coat so I gave him mine. He folded it up and turned it into a crying baby on his shoulder. It’s that kind of place.

Upcoming musicals for the 2014 season at the Blue Gate include “Half-Stitched” from April 29-July 5, and “Josiah for President,” July 14-December 13, both featuring Amish characters.

A day in Shipshewana which includes good food and lots of fun shopping can only be made better by a performance at the Blue Gate.

For more information, call 800-645-4725 or go to www.bluegatetheater.com

Michigan Kalamazoo

The Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, and the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 S. Park St., and are two delightful venues in downtown Kalamazoo, providing a wide variety of theatrical productions.

Farmers Alley is a small theater allowing the audience to sit close to the performance and almost feel part of the action. We’ve seen excellent productions of “The Light in the Piazza,” and “The 39 Steps,” but we missed out on “Ring of Fire” because the popular show sold out quickly.

On stage for the rest of the current season are the drama, “Clybourne Park,” in February; “Old Wicked Songs,” in April and May; and “Cabaret” in June; and “(title of show)” in July and August.

For more information, call 269-343-2727 or go to www.farmersalleytheatre.com.

The nearby Kalamazoo Civic Theater, has been entertaining the community for 85 years. Its recent production of “Les Miserables” was so popular that additional performances were added.

“Les Miserables” is my favorite musical which I have seen probably 15 times, the first time in London, so I have high expectations whenever I see it. The Civic’s production did not disappoint. The actors’ wonderful voices were equal to professional performances I have seen.

Shows on tap for the rest of the season include “Arsenic and Old Lace,” “The Miracle Worker,” and “Boeing, Boeing.”

For more information, call 269-343-1313 or go to www.kazoocivic.com.

Saugatuck

Our first visit to Mason Street Warehouse, located inside the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., in Saugatuck was a hit. We saw one of our favorite musicals, “Five Guys Named Moe,” featuring the lively music of Louis Jourdan, including my favorite, “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens.”

This was definitely one of the best productions we’d seen with brilliant, high-energy dancing and fantastic voices in both the solo and group numbers.

A production of “39 Steps” had us laughing so hard it hurt. But it was a great introduction to this Alfred Hitchcock play that seems to be making the rounds of small theaters.

The 2014 season has yet to be announced so check on their website, www.masonstreetwarehouse.org for their schedule or call 269-857-4898.

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The Pitfalls of Joint

Ownership By: Christopher J. Godfrey

Do you own property as a joint tenant? Have you considered the planning pitfalls of this way of property co-ownership? Ownership as joint tenants is so pervasive that we don’t always look at its downsides. Let us take a look at each of these potential pitfalls in more detail.

You don’t own your property forever

In joint tenancy, each person owns the entire asset, not a part of the asset. Furthermore, joint property has a “right of survivorship,” which means that whoever dies last owns the property; the previous joint tenants merely had the use of the property while they were alive.

Joint tenancy property passes to the surviving joint tenant and no one else, no matter what you do. If it is your intent to leave your property to your spouse and then to your children, joint tenancy is not for you. For example, if your spouse remarries, your children may inadvertently be disinherited. Or, against your wishes, your spouse may choose to disinherit some or all of your children after your death.

If you and your spouse die together in an accident, significant questions may arise as to who is going to inherit your property. While joint tenants are living, they can sell their interest in the joint property and they can give their interest away. In this respect, joint tenancy is similar to other forms of ownership. It is only on the death of a joint tenant that its unique features come into play.

“If it is your intent to leave your property to your spouse and then to your children, joint tenancy is not for you.”

It’s uncontrollable

A joint tenant has the authority to take all the money from a bank account and has significant control over other types of property too. This “control” can be dangerous, especially since a deceased tenant would have no opportunity to leave instructions restricting the use of the joint tenancy property. A joint tenant who dies is presumed to own 100 percent of the property. As a result, the deceased tenant’s family must pay all of the death taxes even though the property passes to the surviving tenant. Joint tenancy between non-spouses can create the worst possible tax scenario: full taxation on property one doesn’t even own.

Joint tenancy property is also “uncontrollable.” Even if a joint tenant intends to have his or her share of the property passed on to loved ones, the property is not controlled by the instruction in the joint tenant’s will or trust. Joint tenancy automatically passes to its surviving owners by operation of law.

There are no planning opportunities

What if your spouse or your children need assistance in managing the property you left them? Joint tenancy can not help. What if you want to leave instructions for your loved ones as to how, when and why your property is to be used?

Joint tenancy offers no opportunity for instructions of any kind. If you become disabled, your joint tenancy property may

be tied up in a living probate while you desperately need it for your own or your family’s care. If your spouse is disabled when you die, the probate court will “inherit” the joint tenancy property and determine how and when it is to be used for your spouse’s benefit.

Probate is at best delayed, not totally avoided

In spite of the concerns already discussed, some advisors continue to recommend joint tenancy! Why? The major reason given is because joint tenancy property bypasses the entire probate process. But this is not entirely true. With married couples, joint tenancy does not avoid probate – it only delays it. Because joint tenancy passes outside all will or trust planning, it does avoid probate – on the death of the first spouse. When the second spouse dies, however, there will be a probate. In situations where both spouses die together, there will be at least one probate and perhaps two.

For non-spousal owners, unintentional gift taxes and death taxes can be generated.

When non-spouses create joint tenancy, they often create a gift tax as well.

Frequently, an older parent designates a son or daughter as a joint tenant on bank accounts and/or other property.

The moment this is done, the transfer of property is often considered by the IRS to be a gift, and if valued above $14,000 (in 2013) it will have to be reported to the IRS. In some cases, a gift tax may be immediately due. When a non-spouse joint tenant dies, the surviving tenant gets the property. If a parent with three children makes one child a joint tenant (on the house, for example), then that child inherits the property, no matter what the parent’s will or trust says. If the child is selfish, he or she may legally keep the entire property; if the child is generous and shares the inheritance, he or she may have to pay a gift tax.

Joint tenancy makes estate tax planning extremely difficult and may rob clients of the ability to reduce the estate tax burden imposed on their loved ones.

For many, the solution to all of these concerns is the creation of revocable living trusts, and the transfer of title to trust ownership rather than joint tenancy. •••

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More Than a Solo

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The Best Glassware to Complement Your Favorite Beers

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By: Chuck Bergman

lthough the popular country song encourages you to party with a red Solo cup, that cup is usually reserved for tailgating and summer barbecues. But, if you’ve developed your taste for quality craft beer, it is time to pair your beer with the proper glassware.

The right glass can provide a better presentation for your brew and the shape can enhance the aromas or encourage a tight creamy head formation. In fact, some glassware is designed specifically to help preserve the foam head of your beer while others are designed to help enhance the colors of your brew. The right glassware is a delivery mechanism that brings out the unique flavors, colors and aromas of different beer styles.

Let’s take a look at the most common types of beer glasses and what they mean for you and your favorite beer.

Standard Pint

The pint is by far the most common glass you will find in a bar. The shaker style has a simple and cylindrical shape that gets wider as it goes up. It is an all-purpose vessel for nearly every beer style you can imagine and it’s perfect for beers that don’t require a lot of fuss. The wide mouth allows for good head retention and for aromas to escape. The shaker pint is great for serving blond ales, amber ales, American lagers, bocks, pale ales and IPAs. The English version of the pint glass, or nonic glass, is shaped much like the shaker pint but has a slight bulge just below the rim. This bulge aids in handling and developing a slightly more substantial head than the shaker pint.

Concentrating the hop and malt aromas of the beer in the frothy head allows for a more fragrant first sip. The nonic pint is often used for English bitters, porters, brown ales, pilsners, stouts and IPAs.

Pilsner

This type of beer glass is tall and slender, tapering at the bottom and sometimes with a stem. The slender design allows drinkers to appreciate the colors and carbonation bubbles within the beer. The slightly wider top of the glass also helps retain the foam head of your beer and to bring out its true flavor profile and aromas.

The pilsner glass is designed and used primarily for lighter beers, such as pilsners, but also steam beers, light lagers, doppelbocks and Munich helles.

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Tulip

This is a stemmed glass with a tulip-shape, where the top of the glass flares out to form a lip in order to capture the head, with the body being bulbous. The stem allows drinkers to hold the beer without warming it. The bulb-like bowl allows you to generously swirl around your beer, releasing the full aromas.

The tulip glass is good for serving Scottish ales, English barleywines, lambics, strong ales, Belgian ales and any beer with a substantial head or strong nose.

Snifter

Used primarily for brandy and cognac, these wide-bowled and stemmed glasses with their tapered mouths are perfect for capturing the aromas of strong ales. It’s small with a thin stem and footer, but the large bowl on top holds plenty of liquid. The snifter lends itself to beers that are high in alcohol. You cup the bell shaped base with your hands, allowing the beer to be warmed over time. This teases out new and interesting characteristics of the heavier beers as the temperature changes.

The unique shape of the glass allows you to swirl your beer around, stirring up the volatiles which helps bring out the full aroma of your brew. The snifter is typically reserved for stronger beers such as Double IPAs, Belgian sours and dark ales, Tripels, Quadrupels, imperial stouts and barrel-aged brews.

Mug

The beer mug is incredibly robust, easy to use and holds a lot of beer. Its main characteristic is its wide cylindrical shape with a handle on the side. The thick glass walls helps insulate your brew to keep it cool, while the handle helps prevent your hands from inadvertently warming up your beer (or dropping it when you’ve had too many).

Sometimes beer mugs will have dimples throughout the glass, helping you appreciate the overall color and clarity of your beer.

It is easy to use, strong enough to toast your friends in a hearty manner and holds plenty of beer! Mugs are commonly used for lagers, light ales, pale ales, English bitters and cream ales.

These are by no means the only glasses you should add to your growing collection. They are just some examples of the more common drinking vessels you will find at your finer drinking establishments. In a future article, we will examine other types of glassware so you can expand your craft beer glassware collection. CHEERS! ••• boom | JANUARY & February 2014

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Breaking through the

Stages of Remarriage with Success By: Gayla Grace

"It's harder than I thought it would be," my friend commented of her new marriage. "I don't understand his kids and we're not on the same page when it comes to parenting. I hope it gets easier with time or I don't know if we'll make it."

Remarriage, when children are part of the package, creates unique challenges. Surviving the first few years of remarriage proves to be the hardest. Stepfamily authority Ron Deal reports that 25 percent of step couple’s divorce within the first two years; 50 percent divorce within the first three years.

Questioning: The questioning stage follows next as the step couple begins to recognize the difficulties of blending their new family. One or both partners begin to seriously question if remarriage was a good choice. I remember clearly the questioning stage of my remarriage and reflecting on how it seemed easier to be a single parent than cope with the daily challenges in our new family. I considered going back to my single parenting days. However, I had committed to my marriage, "for better or for worse," and chose to continue the journey. For many remarriages, the questioning stage sends a step couple toward divorce court.

Stepfamilies don't have to fail but step couples must understand the “Stepfamilies offer children a Crisis: The most critical stage: difficulties facing them. Parents and the crisis stage comes next. Levels of their biological children come to the chance to heal from broken crisis vary from minor bumps to major remarriage with emotional "blood relationships while learning explosions but this stage represents a bonds," stronger than those of the turning point in which family members new step couple. Children join a how healthy relationships seek change. Challenges build until stepfamily while often grieving the someone reaches for help. It's a relate to one another.” loss of a parent to death or divorce productive stage if families confront and experience major adjustments the problems and begin to find with crippling emotions. But with intentional effort, a solutions. Unfortunately, too many couples give up and call it willingness to grow as relationships evolve, and plenty of quits during this period. Those who persevere, however, will time and patience, remarriage with children can result in turn the corner and look toward easier days ahead. harmonious relationships.

The last three stages usually occur somewhere between the “New Faces in the Frame”, a workbook created by Dick Dunn second and fifth year of remarriage. Complicated stepfamilies to guide remarried couples with children, outlines six stages with children from both partners will likely take longer. It's also that stepfamilies often experience. If a family gets stuck in not unusual for stages to be re-visited. But as families reach one stage for an extended period, it easily results in failure the latter stages, hope begins to surface and tensions begin for the marriage. Navigating the stages requires healthy to ease. communication by the step couple, the ability to adapt to change and the resolve to solve conflict as it occurs.

Possibility: The possibility stage offers positive thinking toward improved relationships. Following the crisis stage, Infatuation: The first stage of infatuation occurs when the step couple emerges with renewed energy to seek family two people fall in love and decide to marry. Many couples at harmony. After struggling for years, the family begins to unite. this stage are blind to the difficulties they will encounter as Broken relationships begin to heal and day-to-day life seems a stepfamily. They negate their children's feelings about their easier. relationship and refuse to listen to others' opinions. It doesn't take long, however, for infatuation to give way to reality.

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the beginning, families in this stage recognize a steady pace of growth, with more steps forward than backward.

Family members feel accepted by one another and problems are resolved quickly when they arise. Stepparents feel comfortable in their roles and tension with ex-spouses has eased.

Reward: The last stage: the reward

stage is reached only after years of intentional effort. For many stepfamilies, it is never reached because they give up.

But for those who persevere, the reward of harmonious relationships and sense of accomplishment from a united family outweighs the burden of what it cost to get there. Once reached, the rewards continue for years as family members treat each other with unconditional love and respect, erasing the memories of difficult years and replacing them with hope and anticipation for the future.

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Stepfamilies offer children a chance to heal from broken relationships while learning how healthy relationships relate to one another. Researcher James Bray published results from a ten-year study with stepfamilies that indicated a healthy, stable stepfamily can help overcome the negative psychological effects of divorce.

Step couples can break through the stages of remarriage with success.

Remarriage with children creates unique challenges; but with intentional effort, perseverance and commitment, a stepfamily will find satisfaction and reward in the long run. •••

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How to Get Lucky:

10 Tips for Making Your Own Good Fortune

By: Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

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ometimes it feels like the universe is against you. You didn’t get the promotion at work. Car repairs cost more than the estimate. Then the water heater exploded, flooding your basement again. If a string of bad luck has you singing the blues, it’s time to change your tune. Studies show you can make more good fortune for yourself. Here are ten ways to get luckier.

Quiet Down:

Tap into your intuition by spending time alone. Write in a journal. Make a dream board or collage.

Putter in the garden. Meditate. Lucky people are in touch with their own feelings. Break free from distractions that clutter your mental landscape for a few minutes each day.

The path ahead will be much clearer.

Trust Yourself:

Research shows that your brain sees subtle, complex patterns you can’t explain in words. And those unspoken insights can help you make better decisions.

Lucky people act on these instincts. Don’t ignore a hunch or silence your internal alarms just because you can’t explain them. You’re smarter than you think. Go with your gut.

Take It All In: Good fortune may be serendipitous but

you have to be open to it. Having a laser-like focus on a specific goal or long to-do list narrows your view. Lucky people find unforeseen windfalls because they explore the scenery instead of sticking strictly to the map. You might find a gorgeous handbag on sale while you browse the mall at lunch or score free theater tickets because you overhead a coworker say she can’t use them. Tune in to your surroundings.

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Take Risks:

Lottery millionaires will tell you: You can’t win if you don’t play. Jackpots aside, there is a larger truth in this. “There are many valid risks in life and we need to be mindful of them. But dwelling on risks can keep us from seeing opportunity,” cautions life coach Margie Warrell, best-selling author of Find Your Courage and Stop Playing Safe. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Share your ideas with the boss. Ask for what you really want. Commit to a lofty goal. The biggest risks often yield the biggest rewards.

Expect Success: Your beliefs about the future have a way of making it happen. Psychologists call this a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Optimism fuels bravery,” Warrell says. It allows us to act boldly in the face of fear or uncertainty, without worrying about whether we’ll look foolish. Don't wait to feel brave before you take action. Confidence grows when you put yourself out there.

Smile: Lucky people have lots of friends and they make connections in surprising places, like the line at the grocery store. Put on a happy face. Make eye contact. Stand up straight, with arms relaxed, not crossed in front of you.

Strong, open postures invite interaction. Be brave and

initiate conversation. Listen for points of connection and pursue them.

Reach Out:

You don’t have to be in all the right places at all the right times if you’re well-connected. Lucky people talk about their goals and accept help from others. You might mention you’re interested in going to cooking school only to learn that your friend’s aunt is a trained chef. Soon, she’s giving you admissions advice. Make a little noise about your ambitions. The universe is listening.

Stay Positive: One person’s bitter disappointment is another person’s golden opportunity. You can’t make your own good fortune if you are focused on what’s wrong with the world or with yourself. “By being optimistic we can find opportunity in adversity and take actions that our pessimistic friends wouldn't bother to take. In turn we create new opportunities for ourselves,” says Warrell. Always look at possibilities through a positive lens.

“You can’t make your own good fortune if you are focused on what’s wrong with the world or with yourself.”

Try Again: Lucky people aren’t lucky

all the time but they don’t let unhappy outcomes mess with their mojo. “Lucky people’s high expectations motivate them to persist,” even when they don’t succeed, says psychologist Richard Wiseman, Ph.D., author of The Luck Factor. Lucky people choose more challenging puzzles and they continue to work on them long after unlucky people give up. When you experience setbacks, change your strategy and keep moving forward. Good things come to those who don’t quit.

Be Grateful:

Who feels luckier: the athlete who won the silver medal or the athlete who won the bronze? That’s right. The third-place finisher feels luckier because she/he knows they might have come in fourth. The silver-medal winner is focused on missing out on gold. No matter how bad you think you have it, someone has it worse. Celebrate big wins and small victories. They’re all good. •••

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Sometimes Your Vacation Isn’t Long Enough By: Jessica Haviland

Going on vacation during the coldest months of the year is something that we all look forward to. Saying goodbye to the snow, ice and cold weather always brings a smile to your face. But after that short week of pure bliss, you are right back where you started. Having the post vacation blues is relatively common and normal. Sometimes life in the “real-world” can be boring and repetitive.

Here are some tips on how to avoid those depressing blues!

Take Up A Hobby:

Finding a hobby that you enjoy can create something in your life that you can look forward to each day, week or even month. Your hobbies can include aerobics classes, art classes, book clubs or anything of your interest. Visit your local library or community center to see what they have to offer. Hobbies will keep you motivated and get you to communicate outside of your normal environment.

Have A Girls Night:

Surrounding yourself with all of your girlfriends can feel like a small vacation from reality. Your friends will help you enjoy life more by doing activities together, having dinner dates, going to see plays at your local theatre or even just chit-chating about random things. These types of activities will help keep your mind active and fresh.

Create Small Challenges/Goals:

Throughout life, the greatest accomplishments are the ones that you set for yourself and achieve. These challenges or goals do not have to be hard but they should make you feel like you have accomplished something. Even if we are still in the middle of winter that doesn’t mean “spring cleaning” can’t happen months earlier! Challenge yourself to get into your attic and clean out those dusty boxes filled with knick-knacks and what-not’s!

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There are several salons in the area that offer spa-day packages that you can purchase and enjoy. Pamper yourself with a facial, massage or even get your hair done. The best thing to do on any vacation is to relax and let all of your worries subside. Why stop when you return home?

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Have A Weekend Getaway:

You don’t have to go thousands of miles away from home to feel like you can truly relax. There are several cities and towns in the Michiana area that you can visit and enjoy. Visit Michigan during any time of the year to go to the beach or to go skiing. Want to enjoy the city life? Take a weekend trip to Chicago or visit our state capital, Indianapolis.

You never know what you can discover along the way.

Start Planning Next Year’s Trip:

Can’t wait to go on vacation again?

It’s always best and recommended by travel agents to research and book early for the cheapest hotel and flight options available. Go online and do some research on where you would like to travel to next. Start mapping out tourist spots that you would like to visit once you get to your destination.

Compare rates with other online travel websites and share them with your travel agent. You have time to prepare for your next trip so why not save some money along the way? •••

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This Month's Question:

I hear about blog's & Twitter Accounts and question the value of Social Media. I am a business professional who understands the value of marketing and I am considering on starting a blog. What are some guidelines and tips for creating a blog or tweeting?

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tim leman Tim Leman is the President & CEO of Gibson. Gibson is a risk management and insurance services firm that provides counseling and advice on complex business and people issues that go far beyond the scope of an insurance policy.

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ANSWER:

Does it make sense for leaders to be socially engaged in business? Absolutely! Reid Hoffman, Chairman of LinkedIn, thinks so too.

“CEOs will need to understand their customers and the environment that their customers live and work in — which will be increasingly ‘social’. Your brand as a CEO and as a company through social media will be key to attracting the right talent. The principal lesson that I’ve learned is to always be learning and never believe that you know enough.”

With that information, let’s break it down.

Being active on social media can help you and your organization by: 1. Understanding the environment your client and customers live and work in.

Scott Franko Scott Franko is the president of Franko Design, US Signcrafters, The Sign Store and Building Impressions with a popular weekly Blog called "Pay Notes" read all over the country.

Answer:

I used to question the value of Social Media. That's as natural as questioning any other marketing or advertising effort. But here's what I learned that makes blogging, tweeting, facing and linking all worthwhile.

2. Building your personal and company brand.

3. Attracting top talent.

4. Learning more about your customer base.

Social media is very powerful. In particular, I’ve learned about changes in personnel, awards and new products from client’s social media posts. There is no doubt that personal and company brands can be established and reinforced with consistent, timely and focused posts.

Perhaps the number one thing I think social media is valuable for is the last item mentioned by Hoffman. Even if you’re not ready to go “outbound”, the opportunity for “inbound” access to the latest thinking, strategy and ideas is unparalleled with Twitter and LinkedIn. You can truly customize your intake and dial it in to your company’s sector or profession.

Branding is an ongoing effort. Social Media is where you reinforce your brand online. Although online, it puts you into an intimate situation with your reader. And that's a powerful place to be for branding.

You might not see an immediate boost in sales when you first start blogging because people are busy. But they will take time to read your messages if they attract interest, entertain and point to you or your business.

Here's how; have a hook and make the hook sustainable. The thing that hooks could be a title, the powerful colors you use or maybe a logo. Just remember that blogging and tweeting are forms of marketing. Marketing strengthens brand.

That brand can be you, your business, a line of business or a division, a product or service. Make it attractive and give it curb appeal and people will notice it.

Stay with it. I started writing my blog "Pay Notes" in 1997. A thousand notes later and they eventually became a brand that's been printed in two books and are now read by thousands all over the country. Had I given up ... well ... who knows?

I do know that for the moment I'm the king of my little hill. That's what Social Media allows you to do and why I do place value in it.

Below are a few tips to get started: • Create a plan with goals and metrics.

• Understand it’s a process. Start small and build from there.

• Start writing and make sure it’s authentic.

• Set aside time each day and week to execute your plan.

• Use the internet for tips on enhancing your work.

• Remember, it’s your brand. Protect it and let people see it! • • • boom | JANUARY & February 2014

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Apple Berry

Cobbler Preheat Oven: 350 Degrees Bake: 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 1 Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Blueberries 2 Cups Chopped Apples 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 1 ½ Tablespoons Cornstarch

For The Topping: Egg White from 1 Large Egg ¼ Cup Soy Milk ¼ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Vanilla 1 ½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar ¾ Cup Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour

Directions:

Lightly coat six individual soufflé dishes with cooking spray. Mix together the raspberries, blueberries, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and zest until it is mixed evenly. Add the cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.

In another bowl whisk together the egg whites and then add the soy milk, salt, vanilla, brown sugar and flour. Mix well.

Separate the berry mixture evenly among the soufflé dishes and then pour the topping over each one.

Bake until the berries are tender and the topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

The

Planner January & February 2014

January & February 2014 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

Jan. 24th

Jan 26th

Feb 6th

Concord Mall

3:00 p.m.

Morris Performing Arts Center

1:30 p.m.

Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles

34th Annual Elkhart County Parks Photography Contest and Display

Elvis Lives

The changing theme of this year’s photography contest and display is humor. The other two categories are flora and fauna and people, places and things in the park. The display will continue till January 31st at the mall.

This is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life.

Tickets range from $28 to $53. Contact the Morris Box Office to purchase your ticket or to get more information at 574235-9190.

The State Ballet Theatre – Sleeping Beauty

Jan 31st

Jan. 25th

7:30 p.m.

Morris Performing Arts Center

The State Ballet Theatre, from the city of Ufa, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of 60 distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world. Tickets available at Morris Box Office: M-F 10 AM-5 PM; by phone: 800-537-6415; or online at www.MorrisCenter.org.

Ticket Outlets with credit card: Hammes Bookstore/Eddy Street Commons, South Bend; O’Brien Recreation Center, South Bend; and Super Sounds/TG Music, Goshen. Dinner/Show ticket packages are available. Please contact the Morris Box Office for more details at 574-2359190.

Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show 9:00 a.m.

Monroe County Community College

CFA All Breed, Specialty & Household Pet Cat Show featuring 225 cats. This event is a two day event that includes exhibits and judging. You will see Ragdolls, Persians, Russian Blues and many more types of cats. Adult tickets are $6, seniors at $5, kids six years and up are $4 and any child under the age of six is free. For more information, contact Cathy Hawley at 248-393-1986 or email her at cihawley@comcast.net.

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2014 Michiana Boat and Sports Show 3:00-9:00 p.m.

Century Center

This event is happening January 31st through February 2nd. For more information please contact Dale at 574286-6311.

The Kings Singers

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Goshen College Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall

This Grammy Award winning a cappella vocal ensemble will be at Goshen College performing. Ticket prices range from $28 to $44 depending on seating. For more information you can visit Goshen College’s website at www. goshen.edu/events/performingarts or call 574-535-7566.

Pre-Diabetes Class

This free program is designed for those at risk for developing type two diabetes.

It is a two hour class where a registered nurse will guide you through the disease process and a registered dietician will help you select healthier meal plans.

For more information please contact the Lakeland HealthCare at 269-556-2808.

Feb 7th

Bring It On: The Musical

8:00 p.m.

Morris Performing Arts Center

The Theater League is performing BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend February 7th and 8th. Tickets start at $33 and can be purchased online at morriscenter.org or by calling the The Morris box office at 574-235-9190.

Feb 9th

For the Love of Art

11:00 a.m.

Northern Indiana Event Center/RV Hall of Fame

FEBRUARY EVENTS

This event happens every year on the second Sunday of February. Adults can purchase a ticket for $5 and children under the age of 12 are free. For more information please contact Shireen Cline at 269-625-1638 or email her at luckykozmo@gmail.com.

Ice Fishing Derby

Feb 10th

Feb 1st

5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fish Lake American Legion

The Fish Lake Property Owners Association is having their 42nd annual Ice Fishing Derby. Registration is open between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for whoever catches the biggest fish. There will also be community projects raffle, a 50/50 raffle, bingo and a silent auction.

Monthly Meditation Yoga

5:30 p.m.

Elkhart Environmental Center

This free yoga session is open for anyone at any age. Classes are held on the second Monday of each month at the Elkhart Environmental Center. Anyone with any experience is welcomed to join. It is recommended to dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration is required before attending. For more information please call 574-293-5070.

Feb 15th Tapping Day

9:30 a.m.

Bendix Woods County Park, New Carlisle, IN

Volunteers are needed to help tap trees and get the Bendix Woods sugar bush ready for making maple syrup. Please bring a hammer and a brace with a 5/16 inch bit (if available). Volunteers should arrive before 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Amal Farrough at 574-654-3155 or email at afarrough@sjcparks.org.

The Elkhart Humane Society Needs your Help!

Loving animals are in need of families!

Shipshewana on the Road

Bessie: Bessie came to the

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

South Bend Century Center

shelter after her previous owners did not want her anymore. She is about five-years-old. She is calm and would love to lounge around on your couch all day!

Shipshewana on the Road is happening at the Century Center February 15th through the 16th. For more information please visit www. shipshewanaontheroad.com.

Feb 16th

St. Margaret’s House Winter Walk 1:30 p.m.

County City Building in South Bend

Please join St. Margaret’s House for a one-mile solidarity walk through the heart of downtown South Bend to benefit St. Margaret’s House, a day center for women and children. For more information please visit their website at www.stmargaretshouse.org.

Rembrandt: Rembrandt has

been at the shelter for a while and can’t wait to find his forever home.

He is neutered and up-to-date on all vaccinations. He is playful and definitely a little spunky.

Bertie: Bertie is around three-

years-old. She is a confident mellow girl who can’t wait to start her new life. She is up-to-date on all her vaccinations.

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Please send us some of your favorite photos from your organization’s or charity’s best events and fundraisers.

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Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meals By: Jessie Stoltzfus, Director of Community Relations at Hope Ministries

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ince its inception as Hope Rescue Mission in 1954, Hope Ministries has been offering free meals to individuals and families in St. Joseph County, resulting in an average of 8,000 meals served each month. Thanksgiving dinner at Hope grew in 1992 when staff and volunteers began preparing and delivering additional meals for individuals who receive services from other agencies closed on Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving Day of 2013, over 100 volunteers and numerous food donations allowed 300 meals to be served at Hope Ministries while 700 meals were prepared and delivered to Michiana residents who have requested Thanksgiving meals through REAL Services and the Housing Authority of South Bend.

Donations for food were given by people in the community. Hope had a tremendous response from volunteers who gave their Thanksgiving Day to serve the community and share a Thanksgiving meal with individuals who needed it.

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Holiday Happenings Venue

Holiday Happenings:

Chuck Freeby, Rev. Paul Doyle, C.S.C. , Linda Hammond

A Tradition That Continues

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By: Erin Price

fter many months of planning, December 7, 2013 arrived with the renewal of Holiday Happenings. The 25th anniversary of the fundraising gala was held at Windsor Park Conference Center in Mishawaka. Originally founded by St. Joseph Community Hospital, the event is now held for the benefit of Hannah’s House and its programs.

Hannah’s House is a maternity home in Mishawaka which was celebrating their 20th anniversary of its founding.

Around 330 friends were greeted by executive director, Andrea Popielski.

The evening started out with cocktails and dinner was provided. The silent and oral auctions led by Emcee’s Chuck Freeby and Bob Nagle of WHME TV were fun and profitable. A highlight of the evening was the honoring of Rev. Paul Doyle, C.S.C., long time board member and spiritual leader of the organization. Also honored were all former and present officers and board members of the past 20 years.

Silver was the theme of the evening which was highlighted by the amazing decorations created by the Windsor Park staff. Silver bells and silver dollars were table favors for each guest. There was also a silver dollar raffle.

The real success of the evening was the raising of funds for all the programs at the two homes on Fourth Street in Mishawaka. Besides guiding the women through their pregnancy and birth of their children, Hannah’s House offers the Bridge of Hope program. This nationally based program helps single women and their children support to break the cycle of poverty. The program provides rental assistance, case management and supports a local mentoring church.

Former Resident Jasmine and Jazalyn

Hannah’s House helps 26 women and children each year and the Bridge of Hope program currently is providing service to eight families. All the guests were very generous in response to the appeal for support after the emotional testimony given by former resident, Jasmine and her grandmother, Sadee.

When the evening concluded all the hard work made light with a net profit of $134,000. We would love to see you at the next Holiday Happenings on December 6, 2014 at Windsor Park – Thank you all.

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