Boom Magazine May/June 2013

May • June 2013

Jim Siegmann

Immediate Past Program Officer, Elkhart County Community Foundation

HOME

Brewing!

The Alternative

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The Ins and Outs of Osteoporosis

Carpe Siegmann: Community, Relationships & Literacy

What's Your

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Wine & Dime

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CONTENTS

EVERY MONTH 04 Letter from the Publisher 05 Contributors, Testimonials 06 BOOM Time 08 Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man by Brian McGrory

Reviewed by: Melissa Papson

SPECIAL FEATURES 9 Apps to Keep you Savvy 10 Product Spotlights boom HEALTHY LIVING 12 If the Shoe Fits…

by Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz 14

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Osteoporosis: What Boomers Need to Know

by Genevieve Lankowicz, MD, CCD

The Alternative to Growing Old

by Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

boom FINANCES 18 Paying for End-of-Life Care

by Amy Tribbett

boom THE TRAVELER 20

Hawaii, Here We Come!

boom FUTURE 22

What's Your Next Chapter?

by Charrise McCrorey

boom COVER STORY 24 Carpe Siegmann

cover story: Jim Siegmann Photography: CLASSIC IMAGE Photography stylist: Maria Gonzalez

By Stephanie J. Salisbury

boom Special Sections 27 Wine & Dime

A special BOOM Promotion Local Wine Tour from June 24 – June 29

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Temper Grille McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk 523 Tap & Grill Antonio’s Italian Ristorante

boom HOME 32 Reassessing Needs Prior to Retirement

by Thom Villing

boom HOBBIES 34 Say Cheese! Creating a Memorable Professional Photograph

by Margo Bell

36 So You Want to Home Brew?

by Chuck Bergman

38 Let’s Try Quilting!

by Cathy Mark

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Birding in the Backyard and Beyond

by Evelyn Kirkwood

CONNECTIONS 42 The Quantum Leap: A Guide to Relating to Your Adult Children

by Lucas Miles THE PLANNER 45 Boom events to put in your planner THE SCENE 50 Read about events around town

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PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Betsy Tavernier Betsy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Editor:

Stephanie J. Salisbury Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Creative Promotions manager: Jena Bontrager Jena@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Manager: Zuzanna Zmud Zuzanna@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

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Katie Brenneman Katie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Publisher's Assistant: Erica Weidler Erica@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

MEDICAL EDITOR: Dr. Jesse Hsieh

Distribution Manager: John Ferguson

Hello Summer!

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

Looking for some new local hot spots in Michiana to enjoy great wine, company and dining during these wonderful warm weather months? Look no further ... we've found a few absolutely fabulous establishments just for you!

See these wonderful Wine & Dime spotlights on pages 27 to 31 where several of our favorite places tell their story and share their wonderfulness. From a wide variety of fantastic wines, to tapas dining, incredible dishes and unbeatable ambiance, our Wine & Dime establishments are sure to get you back just after one great visit.

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Genevieve Lankowicz, MD, CCD Board Certified in Family Medicine and Certified Clinical Densitometrist Dr. Genevieve Lankowicz received her medical degree and completed her Family Medicine Residency from the SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Lankowicz is Vice President of Medical Affairs at Elkhart General Hospital, and formerly the Medical Director of the Hospital’s Center for Bone Health. She has been part of the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff since 2001.

Amy Tribbett Amy Tribbett received her B.A. in Marketing Communications from Marycrest College in Davenport, IA. Since then she has worked in B2B and B2C on both the agency and client sides, including Edelman Public Relations in Chicago, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka and Center for Hospice Care. As Director of Marketing & Access, Amy oversees all agency marketing initiatives, Admissions staff and Volunteer department. She is passionate about the hospice philosophy and dedicated to educating our communities about accessing hospice care for a quality end-of-life experience.

Great article on Mary Ann Moran [March/April 2013]. I've had the privilege of sharing a stage with her many times and she is the consummate professional!"

- David J.

How refreshing to have a local publication that speaks directly to my age group! There's nothing in here I don't like."

- Joe K.

I loved the gardening articles! [March/April 2013]. Thanks for a great magazine."

- Margaret J.

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 mid-life career change to writing for adults and children.

Margo is a former magazine editor and has published over 50 articles and features in newspapers and magazines.

She and her husband Jim live in South Bend and have two grandchildren.

Photo Credit: Classic Image Photography

Chuck Bergman Chuck Bergman is a local Michiana marketing professional and an avid home brewer. He fell in love with craft beer a few years ago and has never looked at beer the same way. He encourages everyone to support local breweries, home brew stores and be willing to ‘experience new tastes’. boom | MAy & june 2013

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National Stroke Awareness Month Begins

National Stroke Awareness Month – May

Can you tell if a stroke is happening to someone? The American Stroke Association recommends you ask the person to do the following:

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1. Raise both arms and keep them up. (Checks for weakness/numbness in limbs.)

2. Smile. (Checks to see if one side of the face droops or is numb.)

3. Repeat a simple sentence. (Checks for slurred speech/no speech.)

If the person shows any of these symptoms (even if the symptoms disappear) call 911 immediately!

V-E Day

For more information on stroke, visit StrokeAssociation.org.

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Don’t forget, we want to know what you think!

Check out our readership survey to give your opinion, ideas AND to enter to win a $50 gift card to Uptown Kitchen or the Mark Dine & Tap!

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Your Sweet Pet FEATURED HERE! Fido and Tiger are adorable – we know.

And we want to see your pet pictures!

Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, lizards – you name it! Send an email to Stephanie@ MichianaFamilyMagazine.com with your favorite picture of your little furry (or scaly!) companion and you might hear back with some questions so we can feature your buddy in the next issue of BOOM Magazine!

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Happy Mother’s & Father’s Days!

Here are some TV parents – you name the show!

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Congratulations to Memorial Home Care!

Congratulations to Memorial Home Care for being named to the Top 500 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States which identifies the top 25% of agencies. Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS), quality improvement and financial performance.

Memorial Home Care’s Greg Conrad, Vice President, credits the company’s vision of being the healthiest community in the nation and a national model of excellence as driving the agency’s success. “This recognition is affirmation of the passion and skill with which our team members provide innovative, high quality care for all we serve every day,” said Conrad. boom | MAy & june 2013

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Book review

Buddy:

How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man Reviewed By: Melissa Papson Reference Librarian, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

Animals can teach us many things in life. For Brian McGrory, it was a rooster named Buddy who taught him to be the family man he knew he should be. Buddy came to the family as an egg for a science fair project and became a much-loved pet to Brian’s girlfriend and her two daughters. Brian was not as thrilled. But as life moved Brian from the city to the suburbs, from divorced to married once again, from no responsibilities other than a loyal dog to the step-father of two young girls, it was Buddy who taught him how to live in the moment and be present in the life he had.

This book is written in the same tradition as Marley and Me by John Grogan and Let’s Take the Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell.

McGrory, a writer and an editor for the Boston Globe since 1989, has a writing style that is easy to follow and his story, sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking, is easy to get sucked into.

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special features

Apps to

Keep you Savvy

Daily Mah Jong

With three new layouts every day, special themes for holidays and your daily fortune along with the game, you’ll have loads of fun!

Weber’s On The Grill

Classic recipes for the grill including rubs, marinades and sauces from delicious Weber’s!

Grocery lists, tips from experts, instructional videos, a builtin timer for your own grilling pleasure… it’s all right here! For grillmasters and grillmistresses everywhere, this is a must-try app.

Words With Friends

Are you a word junkie? Is your idea of fun playing endless games of Scrabble over a hot cup of tea? This app is for you.

You don’t have to carry around a board, worry about losing letters from the box or consult a dictionary. Now, if only they made an app that would bring you that hot cup of tea…

Flashlight

You know what I’m terrible at? Seeing anything at all in the dark. This app turns your phone into a VERY bright flashlight so, whether you’re trying to find your robe on the floor before bed or you lost an earring in a heat register, you’ll always have a handy light nearby.

Amazon Kindle Space Junk Pro

Even if you’re in the big city, overwhelmed by manufactured light, you can still see the starry, starry night. View constellations and get information about the sky by downloading this beautiful app. You can plug in your location and it will give you a great view of the sky.

Books upon books, right at your fingertips – literally! You can scroll through nearly every book Amazon carries and read it right on your phone. Often, there will be offers of free e-books during special dates/times and many of the classics are available for a free download anytime. Check it out today!

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Lovebirds join atop this hanging terra cotta birdhouse in earthy brown and blue, the perfect home for birds to nest. A beautiful way for a bird lover to birdwatch in their own backyard.

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen, $29 574.533.8491

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Visit Fernwood and enjoy beautiful gardens, hiking trails, art gallery, railway garden, cafe and gift shop.

Located near Buchanan on the St. Joseph River. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Sunday noon to 6PM. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Niles www.FernwoodBotanical.org

3 Mini Gardens for All Ages

Miniature gardens bring a smile to the faces of young and old alike. Fashion your very own personalized garden or add to your current one with our large selection of mini garden accessories.

Backyards, Mishawaka 574.968.7087

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celebrating today’s active baby boomer

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At BOOM, we're going places, and this special promotion will spotlight some incredible local businesses that will help us get there! Whether it’s tooling around in a riverboat searching for bluegill beds, traveling and sightseeing the country in their RV, feeling the breeze on their face on a motorcycle or getting around town or just going for a joyride in their car, we've got all your motor-ific needs!

Don't forget to pick up the next issue of BOOM Magazine to take a look at these spotlights, choose your favorite mode of transportation and...

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If the

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By Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

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hen I was running errands last week, I finally stopped at the shoe repair shop in South Bend. I walked in and sheepishly removed my favorite pair of boots which I bought in Italy more than a decade ago. Their soles were loose, they were scuffed and I could feel the tacks through the bottom. The proprietor happily agreed to fix this pair of shoes from his home country and away I went, sock-footed, to my car. Luckily, I happened to have a spare pair of flats.

As I wandered around town to finish my errands, I thought about my feet, so obviously mis-shod in those brown flats and white gym socks. They were cold, the arches hurt a bit and a corn was developing on one of the left foot’s toes.

You never notice your feet until they hurt, and you rarely notice that foot pain is a problem until it’s too late. So says Dr. Michael Nirenberg, DPM, a podiatrist at Friendly Foot Care: “Many people believe that pain in their feet is normal and they tend to ignore or try to ignore it. Or they believe that it will go away on its own. Pain is never normal. I’ve been saying it for 21 years. One study showed that 88% of women in life knowingly wear shoes that are too small for their feet, so they think it’s normal for feet to hurt.”

Reflecting on this, our behavior just doesn’t make sense. We go to dentists when our teeth hurt, regularly check the prescriptions on our glasses and see a doctor when we can’t kick a cold. Our feet are just as important: we rely on them to get us all the places we need to go to finish our errands. It’s time to give our feet their due. Here are some top tips on foot care.

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Cinderella Had It Right Remember Disney’s Cinderella? Twirling around the high hallways, singing with rodents, all while wearing silly little flats. In fact, she was so comfortable with flats, that the first time she runs down stairs in high heels, she loses one. Clearly, the glass pumps were only meant for special occasions.

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High heels have been the bane of healthy feet for years. And it all started with men. According to Lisa Wade’s recent article in the Huffington Post, men were the first to wear high heels.

Elizabeth Semmelhack argued on BBC that they first began in Persia as riding shoes because the men could stand in the stirrups during battle and be anchored by the heels.

However, in the early 17th century, Western Europe became fascinated with all things Persian, and began copying their style right down to their footwear. The first men in Western Europe wore high heels because the logic was that no one who wore them could possibly do any useful work; therefore, they were only worn by those who didn’t need to work – the very wealthy. One of the most famous portraits of Louis XIV shows him in white hosiery and a pair of showy white shoes with bright red soles and red high heels.

Women began wearing heels in the 1630s as a way to stake a claim on male power. For a period of time, men and women competed to see who could wear higher heels. Then, during the reason-heavy Enlightenment, heels were deemed frivolous and impractical and, of course, unfashionable.

“What brought heels back for women?” asks Wade in her article. “Mid-19th century pornographers began posing female nudes in high heels, and the rest is history.”

Where does that leave us? Our culture has determined that high heels are attractive on women, and I already own more than a dozen pair. Dr. Nirenberg says not to worry. As a podiatrist, he certainly doesn’t think stilettos, high heels or glass slippers are sensible footwear. However, “I look at high heels like a dieter would look at Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Now and then, I consider high heels a decadent treat for those who want to wear them.” You can wear them occasionally, but wear them sensibly, particularly when going down stairs.

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Flat-footed Wins the Day Dr. Nirenberg points out that while we invest hundreds of dollars in supportive footwear when we’re young, we’re actually disenabling our feet to gain strength. Supportive

shoes are doing the work generally done by muscles, so muscles just stop bothering. Then, as we age, our weak foot muscles can cause problems.

So, the doctor advocates flat footwear, which he says can be difficult to find.

However, due to the recent popularity of Toms Shoes and the Skechers’ version, Bobs, the flat shoe is now fashionable, at least among college students. These colorful canvas shoes have no support whatsoever. They aren’t waterproof, they have no laces, and their square-top toes allow plenty of room. However, they certainly aren’t made for professional wear. Consider Hush Puppies’ Winns or a similar style to get a mixture of flat sole, appropriate style and protection. For those of you who have been wearing supportive shoes for years but want to try strengthening the muscles in your feet again, don’t jump right into flat shoes immediately. Take it one step at a time, slowly decreasing the support or height over time, or just trying the flat shoes for a few hours each day.

Flat footwear is also beneficial when considered in opposition to heeled shoes. When we wear shoes with heels, our feet are pushed forward, causing bunions. Also, wearing shoes with a heel higher than our toes can cause the tendon that runs down the back of our calf to shorten over time.

Unfortunately, most shoes have higher heels than toes. While men’s shoes may not be four inches of post, they still often have an inch on dress shoes or work boots.

Dr. Nirenberg puts this in perspective.

He says that we average 6,000 steps each day even though, for health reasons, we should be doing about 10,000. Yet, even at half the recommended amount, that’s still a lot of walking and “even a tiny decline in your shoes can cause increased stress at the big toe joint, and second, third, and other toes.” So, he advises, try to get a shoe that is relatively flat. “Just by wearing a shoe with a lower or no heel at the back will help you dramatically.

It may make the difference between needing and not needing surgery.”

Toe the Line …of Health Stop ignoring foot pain. Dr. Nirenberg has had numerous patients who finally, when the pain doesn’t just

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go away, come in and require treatment. He can’t count the number of times he’s heard them say, “I wish I’d come in sooner.”

Those with diabetes or nerve problems often have issues because they have poor sensory reception in their lower extremities. They can have foot injuries and not even know because they can’t feel it. So, it’s important to check your feet daily, top and bottom. Dr. Nirenberg remembers a patient who had stepped onto a sharp object, embedding it in her foot, and didn’t even feel it. Only when she noted marks on her socks did she think to check. Be vigilant.

Also note any changing skin marks such as moles on the feet, as they may be melanoma. Melanoma is quite treatable, provided one sees a doctor soon. And if you feel any pain, do see a podiatrist. You could have a broken bone, fracture, spur, bunion or other condition that needs attention.

Finally, keep moving. The healthier we are, the fewer problems we have. Light exercise such as walking keeps the blood moving to our feet. Dr. Nirenberg is so committed to the importance of walking that he created a program called FloWalking (flowalking.com), which aims to teach safe, healthy walking habits.

The website provides links to foot health information.

At the end of the day, I went back to pick up my newly repaired boots from the shop, and was advised that if I didn’t have time to leave them to be resoled, I should get insoles so the tacks no longer stabbed me in the bottom of the feet. I looked at my favorite boots; I looked at my newly favorite feet; and I thought that, all things considered, it was the least I could do. •••

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Osteoporosis What Boomers Need to Know

By Genevieve Lankowicz, MD, CCD

The first baby boomers reached age 65 in 2011. A generation known as the wealthiest, most active and most physically fit generation up to that time, a staggering 76 million American children were born between 1946-1964.

As the oldest of them reach retirement age, many have growing medical needs. People aged 65 and older make up 12 percent of the population, but they account for the following percentages in health care services: • 26 percent of physician office visits • 35 percent of hospital stays • 34 percent of prescriptions • 38 percent of emergency medical responses • 90 percent of nursing home use Among boomer health concerns is osteoporosis. Screening for osteoporosis should begin for women by age 65 and it is recommended for men at age 70 by some professional healthcare organizations. Women with risk factors for osteoporosis should have a baseline test done at the time of menopause.

Menopause and Bone Mass The effect of menopause on bone mass is in direct correlation to estrogen levels. At menopause, women lose estrogen, a hormone that protects bone. Our bones naturally break down and rebuild themselves daily and, until women reach the age of 24, the building of bone outweighs the breakdown. After peak bone mass is reached, we maintain a balance of bone building and bone breakdown for a number of years. Then, as aging continues, we can begin to lose bone density, and this loss accelerates in many women during and after menopause.

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A Silent Disease Bone loss occurs without symptoms; people may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall causes a fracture or a vertebra to collapse. Collapsed vertebrae may initially be felt or seen in the form of severe back pain, loss of height or spinal deformities such as stooped posture.

Maintaining optimal bone health essentially begins in childhood. A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a healthy diet including protein, calcium and vitamin D is the best measure against the disease.

Risk Factors and Screenings Risk factors for osteoporosis include smoking, a family history of osteoporosis (especially hip fracture), alcoholism, low body weight, Asian or Caucasian race, and premature menopause. Also, the use of some medications including steroids such as Prednisone, some anti-seizure medications and stomach acid blocking medications (called protonpump inhibitors) can increase risk.

A DXA screening is simple, painless and only takes a few minutes. The test compares the bone mass of the patient to those in a database. It can be determined if the bone mass falls within the normal range or if there is lower bone mass than expected. If the measured bone mass is far lower than expected, a diagnosis of osteoporosis is made. If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone mass, a test may need to be repeated every two years in order to follow up on treatment response or progression.

Calcium and Vitamin D – An Essential Pairing Calcium has been a hot medical issue in the press lately. Adult men and women need approximately 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium each day. The most effective calcium comes from dietary sources rather than in pill form. In fact, studies show that too much calcium from supplements can increase the risk of heart disease.

Milk, yogurt, cheese, some seafood and some vegetables like broccoli and kale contain high levels of calcium. Taking calcium pills is not recommended if you are already getting enough calcium from your diet. Those not getting enough calcium through their diet may need to take a supplement, but it is very important to monitor the total calcium intake and avoid taking too much.

An easy way to calculate how much calcium you are getting from your diet is to read the percentage on the label and add a zero to it. For example, if the milk container says there is 30 percent calcium in an 8-ounce serving, your milk contains 300 mg of calcium.

Vitamin D deficiency is a major contributor to bone mineral density loss since vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium from the stomach system. While the skin can make vitamin D from sun exposure, most people in the Midwest require a vitamin D supplement. Sunshine here is limited in strength and quantity. In addition, it is difficult to get enough of the vitamin through food since the only food containing high quantities of vitamin D is oily fish. Chances are you don’t want to eat herring, mackerel and salmon daily. Therefore, it is recommended that most adults take 800 to 1,000 units of the supplement each day. Those with trouble absorbing their nutrition may require more, but for everyone it is important to ask for your physician’s recommendation.

Vitamin D not only helps with the absorption of calcium, it has been shown to boost the immune system to help combat viral infections. Vitamin D also helps to reduce the risk of falls for the elderly.

Exercise – The Dos and Don’ts We all know exercise is a good idea for many reasons, including strengthening bones and preventing bone loss. Resistance exercise is best for bone health. For instance, walking is better than riding a bike since your skeleton supports your body weight when walking. While swimming is excellent for cardiovascular health, it is not the best exercise for bone health improvement. Those experiencing bone problems should avoid any exercise that involves sudden twisting of the spine or abrupt or extreme inflexion at the waist.

The Real Concern Behind Osteoporosis The leading reason medical professionals are aggressive about screening patients for osteoporosis is fracture prevention. As people age, hip and spine fractures are associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. Women 65 and older who break a hip face double the risk of dying within a year of the fracture, compared with those without a hip fracture, even if they have an otherwise excellent health status, according to an analysis of osteoporotic fractures published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Education, prevention, screening and medications, if necessary, each play an important role in preventing fractures.

Osteoporosis – The Great News Not only is a DXA test quick, simple and painless, osteoporosis is treatable AND reversible. Fortunately, there are several medications available today. However, taking a pill does not mean you can forget the rest of the recommendations.

Osteoporosis medicines do not work as well if you have an unhealthy diet. So regardless of what medication is recommended, a nutritious diet and exercise plan is still important. Medicine and your lifestyle go hand-in-hand to treat and reverse the disease.

DXA screenings are part of the preventive care provisions of the Accountable Care Act, so insurance companies pay for these tests. To learn more about osteoporosis, visit www.nof.org, www.menopause.org and www.iscd.org. •••

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The Alternative To Growing Old

Advice Through the Ages

By Jennifer Warfel Juszkiewicz

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ecently, I wrote to Raman Mitra, MD, Ph.D., FACC, FHRS, director of the Memorial Advanced Cardiovascular Institute, for some advice. I’ve read quite a few articles recently about heart health and I was confused. Which ones were helpful? Which ones were nonsense?

Dr. Mitra’s advice, though, was to set aside these alarmist articles. His advice sounded a lot like what I already knew, not what I was hearing on the evening news. His thoughts echoed much of the wisdom I’d learned from family, friends and even authors of fiction. With Dr. Mitra’s advice as a lens, I started to understand why living well can help me feel like I’ve lived more.

I Fear Not

One of the wisest women I’ve ever known, my grandmother, was proud of her age. When I asked her, “Don’t you hate being old?” she’d always reply the same way: “Well, it’s better than the alternative.” And then she’d make a quilt, cook some dinner or read a book.

My Grandma had no fear of death, but she certainly wasn’t going to shirk life while she had it. She was right. There really are only two alternatives: life and death, and while we have a choice, we should make the most of it. This is part of what it means to be human.

So why don’t we take risks, go on adventures, and ‘live life to the fullest’? Consider a sample case. Five hundred years ago, John Donne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, was sick with a terrible contagion. He wrote in his Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, “I fear not the hastening of my death, and yet I do fear the increase of the disease.”

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I think that’s the scary part – not being healthy enough to enjoy the life we have. But we can throw a wrench in the cycle: being happy can improve our quality of life, partially by improving our health. Dr. Mitra pointed out that, “enjoying life a bit more and pursuing those activities [you like] or surrounding oneself with people that make one smile … is likely to lead to a more satisfying life regardless of the length, and may have the benefit of prolonging a high quality long life as well.”

Dr. Mitra isn’t simply being idealistic in thinking that happiness is good for us. Laura Kubzansky of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) studied more than 6,000 people for twenty years and found that emotional vitality – a sense of joie de vivre and emotional equilibrium – appeared to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. “The protective effect was distinct and measurable,” reports the HSPH. What did Donne do to feel better? Well, he prayed quite a bit, but he also took notes about writing the Devotions when he felt better. He gave himself something good to think about and a goal towards which to work.

Sit Down to a Good Meal

Supportive and friendly communities can be another key not only to our happiness, but to our health. Dr. Mitra commented that, “it doesn’t hurt [our health] to be in a satisfying long-term relationship.” But with more and more of us choosing or finding a life path that means we live on our own, that’s often difficult.

So, what should we do? One of the best options is to keep healthy and social. Cooking for one person might not be as much fun as cooking for a crew, but take the time to do it right anyway. Dr. Mitra says to avoid processed foods, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and eat lean meat and smaller portions. We just don’t need as many calories as we age.

In fact, if you already know what you should be eating but don’t trust yourself to do it, Dr. Mitra says to throw out your microwave altogether.

“It will eliminate being able to buy and eat microwavable foods which would not be endorsed by either Epicurus nor Hippocrates.” (Even Dr. Mitra is calling on ancient advice to back up modern medicine!)

If you don’t enjoy cooking or just don’t enjoy eating your own cooking, join a class. This has the added advantage of getting you out of the house to meet cooking compatriots. Chef Laurent Robic, a trained French chef based in the Toscana Park complex in Granger, offers classes year-round for all skill levels. What’s he teaching in April?

French dumplings, Spanish tapas, spiced eggplant salad, stuffed peppers and many more mouth-watering dishes, none of which are cooked in the microwave. You can learn more at his site ChefLaurentInc.com. It’s a lot easier to cook yourself dinner if you know you’ll like what you’re having.

It can, but we need to be careful. Some of us jump headfirst into retirement, doing all the things that we waited to do until now – trying to fit it all in. A couple I know took a long-awaited road trip after they both retired. They went all the way up through Canada, down to the Deep South and then drove home. Sounds great, right? Well, they loved it, but halfway through the trip, the husband’s shoulder hurt so badly that his wife was shifting the gears in the RV for him. He’d resisted all his wife’s efforts to get him to have his rotator cuff surgery before the trip, even though he knew he needed it.

Living life to the fullest doesn’t mean ignoring our health. Keep or start regular checkups and watch out for the complications that often come with age: heart problems, diabetes and arthritis are a few. “Medical science does not have therapy for all conditions,” warns Dr. Mitra, but “it is no great leap of faith that checkups make sense to detect conditions before irreversible harm occurs, assuming the condition is one for which we have some form of therapy, the risk of which is less than the condition itself.”

Don’t hold back on doing the things you’ve waited years to do, but we’re old enough to know that we should be smart about it. And don’t forget that some of the best moments in life are the ones we’re not rushing to experience – they happen when we slow down and look at the world around us.

To reference another wise person, Walt Whitman wrote in Songs of Myself, “To walk up my stoop is unaccountable . . . . I pause to consider if it really be. That I eat and drink is spectacle enough for the great authors and schools.” The awareness that we have time in which to live and love is often as great an adventure as driving onehanded across the continent. •••

Take the Time

When I taught first-year composition at Saint Mary’s College, we often read Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s iconic play, one of the core themes of which is that we rush through life, not noticing how lucky we are to be in it.

“We don’t have time to look at one another,” mourns the character Emily.

It’s not just eighteen- to twenty-yearolds who are guilty of rushing through life. We often move through our days distracted, hurried and overworked.

We miss out on good conversations with our loved ones, seeing the world around us and finishing the projects we started on our last vacation. But retirement is supposed to cure all that, right?

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Finances

Paying for End-of-Life Care

By Amy Tribbett

How

to pay for the rising costs of health care: it’s a conversation you’ve either been a part of or certainly have overheard others discussing. Concerns over these costs are shared not only by elected officials but by almost every family across the country. Today, many baby boomers are providing care for their aging parents just as they are facing their own health care issues.

Yet, for almost thirty years, the Medicare Hospice Benefit has provided a model for financing end-of-life care that can bring great relief and support to families during one of life’s most difficult times.

This benefit covers virtually all aspects of hospice care with little out-of-pocket expense to the patient or family. As a result, the financial burdens often associated with caring for a terminally-ill patient are lifted. “It can be a huge relief for families once they understand how hospice care has virtually no cost to patients under Medicare and Medicaid. It’s also now covered in varying degrees under most commercial insurance plans,” notes Mark Murray, president and CEO of Center for Hospice Care. “Additionally, new research published in the March issue of Health Affairs found, once again, that hospice enrollment saves money for Medicare and improves care quality for Medicare beneficiaries.

“We have an example of a care delivery model that not only scores high in patient and family satisfaction, reduces hospital services and promotes the dignity of every person cared for, but also saves government funding and taxpayer money.”

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Hospice is paid for through the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid Hospice Benefit and most private insurers. In addition, most private health plans and Medicaid in 47 States and the District of Columbia cover hospice services. If a person does not have coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance company, hospices will work with the person and their family to ensure needed services can be provided.

Medicare covers these hospice services and pays nearly all of their costs: • Doctor services. The hospice medical director, in conjunction with the patient’s attending physician, is responsible for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and conditions related to the terminal illness.

• Registered Nurses, who make routine visits to monitor symptoms and manage pain and are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week to respond to any concerns.

• Home Health Aides, who are available to assist with routine activities of daily living.

• Social Workers, who are available to address psychological, social, financial and legal issues.

• Spiritual Care Counselors, who are available to address spiritual needs.

• Volunteers, who are available to assist with various activities.

• Bereavement Counselors, who are available to address issues of grief and lovss.

• Medications and medical equipment related to the admitting diagnosis may be provided without expense to the patient, dependent upon source of payment. * Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to a terminal illness.

Hospice and palliative care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's needs and wishes. Emphasis is on improving the quality of living for both the patient and the patient’s family.

Families making end-of-life decisions for a loved one need compassion and support, not financial worries.

The Medicare Hospice Benefit helps alleviate these concerns. •••

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Hawaii , Here We Come!

Pictures provided by Sally Cox

Travel is close to our hearts here at BOOM Magazine! We love to see vacation photos, day trips and scenery, but we want to see your happy faces having a grand old time wherever you go!

Send us your recent vacation photos and you could be in the next section of The Traveler! Email Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com for more details, or just send her a picture and she will get back to you right away!

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Future

What’s

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Next Chapter?

By Charrise McCrorey

Whether you’re retired or simply thinking about retiring, it’s abundantly clear that being retired doesn’t mean being expired. So, what’s your next chapter? According to the Center for Disease Control, the average life expectancy for humans is 78.7 years as of 2010. That means some of us will live to the ripe old age of 100, some of us will die much sooner and most of us will live to be 78.7 years old. All of us make choices each day about the kind of life we live.

It makes great sense though, and I doubt there is a winning argument against it. Take each day, and squeeze the juice out of it, as though it were your last one. We’ve all experienced the death of someone we cared about in our lifetime, most likely.

Have you ever known anyone who regretted living a vibrant life full of interesting and rich experiences? Conversely, has anyone ever said “I wish I hadn’t done quite so much during my lifetime”?

Wouldn’t it be great if your next chapter was your best EVER? There are so many creative possibilities and yet, it is still a fact that our time is finite. We can’t know precisely how much longer we get to create before we take our final proverbial dirt nap. So, my best advice is to live each day like it’s your last.

Now, I know that might sound cliche. There have been country songs written about it, poems crafted, films produced. It’s not news to us, right?

I didn’t think so.

Let’s assume I’ve made my point. Here’s an exercise for you to put into place today – a strategy for having fewer regrets and for squeezing every drop of sweet juice out of the life that’s left for us. It may seem dark or morose to consider the time left before your final demise but, still, it’s true that it will eventually happen.

If the average life expectancy is roughly 79 years (rounding up), subtract your current age from 79 and multiply by 365 to determine your estimated number of days left. If you’re a visual thinker, make a chart so you can see the finite amount of time you have left to get the important things done while you’re alive.

This gives you a very rough idea of how much time you may have left to live – subject, of course, to making healthy lifestyle choices and avoiding disease.

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That will most likely be quite a list, filled with fun and meaningful actionoriented items. Notice how you feel when making that list, and if you feel anything other than excited urgency, you’ve got something mixed up. This process will get you inspired to do the important things now. It’s not meant to scare you or to make you feel wrong for not already accomplishing more.

Next, make some plans. Get moving on the list, so that something from it is included in every day’s activities. This is your new life strategy.

In today’s world, people live longer, often making the decision to work way past the age our parents did. It’s not such a great idea to retire if you’re not going to keep living like you’re dying.

Yes, you’ve worked many years and have earned the right to sit in your armchair and watch Wheel of Fortune. It’s a free country, and we can certainly do that.

But remember: there is no expiration date on your gifts and talents. The world needs your energy and your contributions, and for you to be healthy and happy, you’re better off finding ways to continue to make a difference with your remaining days.

What will the next chapter of your life look like? What could you create that would have you at peace when you come to the end of the road? At this writing, I expect to have 9855 days left to meet the average of 78.7 years.

When I cross the finish line, I want to be able to say this:

“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” ••• George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman, 1903

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C ov e r st o ry

Carpe Siegmann

By Stephanie J. Salisbury

I

first met Jim Siegmann five years ago at a coffee shop in downtown Elkhart. I was there almost every day and noticed he was, too – nearly always in a business meeting with a different person. Intrigued, I struck up a conversation, and an instantaneous friendship ensued.

“I'm the Immediate Past Program Officer at the Elkhart County Community Foundation,” he explains now. “That means my primary responsibility was grant-making, which means people liked me… a lot! They actually returned my phone calls, which was very refreshing!” Jim laughs. Over his lifetime, he’s served on the boards of over forty non-profit organizations. “It’s been a huge education for me to be exposed to people from all walks of life and a variety of different styles of management. I’ve learned a lot from those folks, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.”

Born in September 1946 in Ashland, Ohio, Jim moved to Goshen when he was just fifteen months old. “My dad bought a printing company there and, although he never even implied pressure for me to become part of the family business, I’m sure that’s why he bought the thing. He was a key pressman in a large printing company in Ashland making good money; I can’t imagine why else, at 43, he would pack up his family and buy this little old printing company in Goshen, Indiana!” As fate would have it for Jim, running the family business was precisely how it turned out. He graduated from Goshen High School and went to college at Western Michigan University. “Dad developed a terminal heart condition while I was in college. He died when I was 21. I decided I would come back to Goshen even though I hadn’t planned to do that, and help Mom sell the business. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Printing Management on a Saturday and assumed total responsibility for the business on Monday. It was in rougher shape than I thought, and didn’t take long to realize there was nothing to sell, so I thought I’d stick around and try to massage it into something that could be sold. I massaged for 35 years. At the peak, we had about 65 people, which would’ve made us one of the top 50 employers in Elkhart County. The printing business is a challenge, so when God gave me the opportunity to do something different, I ‘carpe’ed it.” Thinking I misheard him, I asked Jim to repeat himself. “Carpe diem,” he explained, grinning. “I seized it!”

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That ‘something different’ came in the form of a phone call from Earl Taylor in May of 2004. “There was a part time role as a grant-maker open and he wanted me to fill it. It took me about three seconds to make that decision. It was a perfect fit.

Earl encouraged me the whole time I was there not just to work with non-profits, but to spend some time being part of the public face of the foundation, so I spent a lot of time at a local coffee shop talking to people in a lot of meetings and hopefully helped to extend the reach of the foundation more, extend awareness, to build a positive public perception.”

Flash forward to 2013: Jim now serves with the Education Alliance.

“My primary roles are in Partner Recruitment and developing relationships with faith-based and not-for-profit partners. With the Education Alliance, the whole point is to improve education attainment in Elkhart County; the primary way to do that is to assist in collaboration amongst educators on a variety of levels to a variety of folks from birth to passing. There are some really great people involved in that effort – some extremely knowledgeable, passionate people – so I have high hopes. Anything that it does can improve where we are now.” Jim is passionate about education himself, and that certainly shows in any conversation with him.

“The educational bar is getting much higher than it once was, and there’s a disconnect somewhere between educational attainment and necessary job skills. I’m glad for people who believe strongly enough in this that they’re going to spend their lives trying to improve that. Ultimately, it has to be done by each individual saying, ‘I will do this’, whether it’s some kind of apprenticeship program or specific job-related training after high school, anything to attain higher levels of education. It’s important for us to provide an environment that encourages that and makes education available to people. They must be aware that they’re not locked out of the process. We have lots of programs in place; the key is making people aware of them.”

You would assume that someone as well-spoken as this fine gentleman might have an equally charming partner, and you’d be right. Jim married LaRayne in 1973. His eyes light up when he talks about her, and you know he’s found the love of his life. “First and foremost, through all of the struggles, she has been incredibly

supportive. If you’re going to be someone’s best friend, I don’t know what more important work there is than to be supportive.

She has a gift of being able to ask the right questions in the right way at the right time, so that you’re not threatened by the asking of the question, but that real possibility exists that you grow through the asking of the question. I’m grateful for her. We’ve been married for forty years and we have a wonderful relationship. We easily enjoy each other’s company now more than we did then because now we know each other so well. You know how you get to know someone’s hot buttons? Even though you know you shouldn’t, you press them anyhow? LaRayne and I, we’ve known each other for so long that when one of us does that, more often than not, we look each other in the eye and just laugh.”

After their pair of identical twin boys, A.J. and Jason (born three minutes apart!) both graduated from Hillsdale College, they met their own lovely wives and gave Jim and LaRayne five grandchildren.

Jason, a CPA, and his wife Havilah live in Grandville, MI, with their children Julia and Kail. A.J., owner of owner of an in-home care company called Caring for the Coast lives with his wife Caroline

and willingly, to live that way. Some days I do better than others – just ask LaRayne. But, at this point in my life, it is the only thing that makes sense.”

Such an experience makes a mark on a person and, sometimes, very plainly just makes the person. Jim is no exception. “Life is like a big spreadsheet: you go down to the cell in the lower right corner and hit the ‘sum’ key, and that’s who you are. Little things over which we have no control change everything: someone we meet without intending to, a business contact we make… we don’t pick our parents, but it starts with them. I’m grateful for an awful lot of things over which I had no control and I try to be honest with myself about the things that I can influence now. LaRayne has always been supportive and encouraging – gosh, what a wonderful thing! But the best part of life has been acquiring all of those experiences. I’m grateful for all that I’ve been through, and I know there’s more. I’m anxious for it, I’m excited still, to learn, to experience things, and if I know myself at all that probably won’t ever change.” •••

Little things over which we have no control

change everything:

I’m grateful for an awful lot of things over which I had no control” ~ Jim Siegmann in Astoria, Oregon. They have three little girls: Elaina, Phoebe and Elodie, the latter two being siblings that they are in the process of adopting. Enjoying a great relationship with his wife, sons and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren is of the utmost importance to Jim. In the summer, they all meet at a converted logging camp in Michigan called ‘Watervale’. “This will be our 28th year, same week every year. There’s NOTHING to do there, just one phone in the inn and no television anywhere. We actually TALK! We read books, play with the kids, walk in the woods and have a great time.”

Above family and all else in Jim’s life is something even greater, which he often describes beginning with his ‘On The Floor’ experience. “After more than twenty years of workouts, in August of 2005, LaRayne and I returned from a Saturday morning bike ride.

Pouring a cup of coffee, I passed out in ventricular fibrillation. My heart corrected enough spontaneously to begin pumping blood, and I came to looking up at the EMT. The cardiologist later told me that my odds of getting up off the floor were about 50/50. A natural consequence of an experience like that is an internal dialogue about what is really important. I learned on the floor that I had much less control over outcomes than I thought. My faith and beliefs were being challenged at a level I had never experienced. The result was that my Bible study and reading were kicked into high gear. All of that has led me to the belief that the only way to live a life free from the idols of our time (such as money, power, etc.) is to follow the teaching of Jesus Christ. Take it for what it is. I knew that I did not have interest in pursuing any of those idols. God had me, and He put me back in the game. How would I use the second chance? The answer, for me, was to apprentice the one who taught that all of those things were empty and that there was another way – a way of loving all those I touch, even those with whom I don't agree, and building relationships regardless of the cost. I choose, knowingly

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Heart Healthy recipe

Peppered Beef Steaks Four – 4 oz. tenderloin cuts of beef Coarse ground black pepper to taste Coarse ground sea salt to taste 4 oz. sliced baby portabella mushrooms 1 white onion, thinly sliced Dash of garlic powder 3 T coconut oil

Pre-heat oven to 450.

Melt coconut oil over high heat in large cast-iron skillet; sautĂŠ mushrooms and onions together with dash of garlic powder.

Add sea salt and pepper to taste on both sides of tenderloin cuts.

Remove mushrooms and onions to plate; keep warm.

Add tenderloin cuts to skillet, searing on both sides.

Remove from heat, turn off burner and place entire skillet into oven for five minutes (longer for well-done steak).

Remove from oven and place on plates with desired amount of mushrooms and onions.

Serve with rice or potatoes.

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QUICK STATS: Cuisine: American Tapas (Small Plates) Price Range of Wines/Glass: $6.50–$18 Bottles: $20–$1000 Price Range of Entrees: $5 – $25 Year Established: 2010 Wines Included in the Wine Tour: Lost Angel Mischief Red Lost Angel Ruckus White

Temper Grille For someone who has never eaten here before, what should they expect?

FUN FACTS

ABOUT THE HEAD CHEF...

Temper Grille is a truly unique culinary experience to the area, offering guests a tapas-style of dining that encourages them to try a variety of menu items to be shared among friends. At Temper, from the moment our guests walk in the door to the moment they leave, we aim to engage their senses and provide a dining experience they’ll never forget.

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Which dish is an all-out fan favorite? Because of our menu variety, it’s always hard to pick just one. And with tapas dining, you don’t have to! A few fan favorites include our mac and cheese, steak bites and lamb lollipops. Which favorite dishes complement the featured wine on the tour? Lost Angel Mischief Red is an easy drinking wine and goes wonderfully with our Temper pork bites, ahi tuna, scallops and shrimp. Try pairing our Lost Angel Ruckus White with foods that are light on spice, such as our baked brie and hummus. What sets you apart from the rest?

Temper Grille is unique because of the small, intimate dining experience and the quality service we offer our guests. Where's the best seat in the house? We have three large booths that are able to accommodate up to six guests. This seating is perfect for the style of dining we offer. It enables the guests to share their plates and converse in a very intimate setting. What is this restaurant known for? We are known for our ability to take the tapas style of dining and make it a truly American experience, offering dishes that are known and loved by our guests and adding our own personal flair to our cuisine. If you were to describe the ambiance of your restaurant in five words, what would they be?

Urban. Elegant. Warm. Welcoming. Passionate.

REGULAR HOURS:

Tues-Sat 4pm - 10pm, Kitchen opens at 5pm WINE TOUR HOURS:

Tues-Sat 4pm - 10pm, Kitchen opens at 5pm 574-273-0443 1213 E. University Drive • Granger, IN www.tempergrille.com

Sean’s life-long dream has been to be the proprietor and executive chef of his own restaurant. He began cooking at the age of eight in his parents’ kitchen in southeast Michigan. He is a self-taught chef who built his vast knowledge of food by learning from his parents and by working at various cafés, casual dining restaurants and private country clubs. In 2005, he relocated to Indianapolis to work as the executive chef for Claddagh Irish Pub. Four years ago, Sean moved to Mishawaka for a Sous Chef opportunity at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Within six months, Sean was promoted to executive chef. In April 2010, he moved across the street to open Temper Grille. Sean was a recent recipient of the Forty Under 40 award. He and his fiancee Nicole are the proud parents of a beautiful one-year-old daughter, Nora.

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Cuisine: Traditional American Cuisine with an Irish flare Price Range of Wines/Glass: $5 – $12 Bottles: $23 – $135 Price Ranges Sandwiches: $7.95 – $16 Irish Fare: $12 – $25 Entrees: $15 – $32 Year Established: 2009 Wines Included in the Wine Tour: • 2008 Domaine de L'anglade Cabernet Sauvignon • 2012 Domaine de L'anglade Rose • 2012 Domaine de L'anglade White Wine

McCarthy's on the Riverwalk FUN FACTS

INTRODUCING: Domaine de L'anglade, a new line of French Wines offered by Par La Mer Imports.

ABOUT THE HEAD CHEF...

What is this restaurant known for? We offer the only riverside outdoor dining in town! Delicious Irish traditions, hand-cut, locally-raised Hereford beef, Rack of Lamb and excellent service!

We have extensive wine offerings, great martinis and a craft beer selection. Which dish is an all-out fan favorite? McCarthy's burgers are our number one sellers. Our burgers are hand-pressed!

Which favorite dishes complement the featured wine on the tour?

The Cabernet Sauvignon pairs perfectly with our Rack of Lamb, Steaks or Pork Tenderloin. The Rose pairs well with our salmon entrees or the Irish Cottage Salad. The White Wine goes well with the Lemon Parmesan Barramundi or Ahi Tuna. What sets you apart from the rest? Our inviting patio provides a beautiful setting right on the Elkhart River.

We offer a warm, friendly environment where you can relax and unwind. We offer expedient lunch service for our local professionals.

What's a unique fact about your restaurant? Our patio has nearly as many tables as our main dining room and lounge combined. What's the chef's favorite dish to make and why? Chef Javier enjoys and highly recommends our fresh, sustainable hand-cut Hereford Beef steaks, which are the top of the line choice, cut in-house and prepared on a wood-fired grill, seasoned to perfection. If you were to describe the ambiance of your restaurant in five words, what would they be? Beautiful, warm, friendly, delicious, experience.

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McCarthy's presents a fresh new approach, offering growing trends in an open kitchen to be close to our guests. We are perfectly aligned to cater on and off the premises, and will entertain each customer’s needs.

For someone who has never eaten here before, what should they expect?

Customers should expect to have fantastic service with a server always smiling, great food cooked to order and a beautiful atmosphere overlooking the city and the river, where you can even dine on our patio.

REGULAR HOURS:

Mon-Sat, 11:00am – 10:00pm WINE TOUR HOURS:

Mon-Sat, 11:00am – 10:00pm 333 Nibco Parkway • Elkhart, IN 574-293-2830 www.mccarthysontheriverwak.com

As Chef, I have flexibility to allow my passion for great taste to be implemented. I take full ownership and control of the kitchen production. I take pride and enjoy engaging with our guests, getting involved with menu development and unique catering. I have created most of our dishes, dressings and corned beef all from personal recipes. I graduated from Washburn Culinary Arts, Chicago IL.” boom | MAy & june 2013

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QUICK STATS: Cuisine: American, Greek Price Range of Wines/Glass: $5–$10 Bottles: $19–$80 Price Range of Entrees: $5 – $45 Year Established: 2009 Wines Included in the Wine Tour: • Clean Slate Reisling • Joel Gott Cabernet

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Which dish is an all-out fan favorite and why? Our hand-cut Tomahawk which is a succulent 24-oz. dry-aged, bone-in ribeye.

It's to die for! What sets you apart from the rest? 523 Tap & Grill combines bistro fare and an elegant atmosphere in a convenient downtown location. Chef Jamie creates and executes a contemporary Mediterranean-inspired menu accompanying mouthwatering steaks, pastas and seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. Daily cocktail specials and nightly features What is this restaurant known for? We are known for our exceptional customer service and our delicious steaks.

Share a unique fact or something that would surprise us about your restaurant? We were ranked #8 of 50 restaurants in Elkhart on TripAdvisor! Where’s the best seat in the house and what makes it so special? Patrons enjoy sitting at the svelte bar, and high-backed leather booths offer plenty of privacy in the dining room. When the weather’s warm, request a seat on the outdoor patio. If you were to describe the ambiance of your restaurant in five words, what would they be? Contemporary. Mediterranean. Inviting. Warm. Chic.

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Mon, 4:00pm – 9:00pm Tues-Sat, 4:00pm – 10:00pm 523 South Main Street • Elkhart, IN 46516 574-523-1523

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For someone who has never eaten here before, what should they expect?

George Anagnos, co-owner of 523 Tap & Grill, is the son of Greek immigrants. He graduated from Central High School and Ball State University. He and his brother Tony, the other co-owner, had owned and operated Pool Tables Plus with their father for years. In 2009, they decided to revamp the pool hall Chalkers at 523 S. Main street into a restaurant, and 523 Tap and Grill was born!

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QUICK STATS Cuisine: Italian Southern Italian Price Range of Wines/Glass: $5.25-$11 $5 - $8 Bottles: $19 $20-$48 - $79 Prince Range of Entrees: $9.29-$19.99 $5.25 - $19.99 Year Established: 1979 N/A Wines Included in the Wine Tour:

• Papa Vino’sHillChardonnay • William ChardonnayArgentina Mendoza • Papa Vino’s Cabernet • Esperto Pinot GrigioSauvignon Argentina Mendoza • Papa Vino’s Malbec Argentina Mendoza • William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon • Mirassou Pinot Noir

Antonio’s Italian Ristorante For someone who has never eaten here before, what should they expect?

We prepare our Italian meals using the freshest ingredients possible in the Authentic Old World Style. Because of this, we do not consider our cooking ‘fast food’, as we do not rush orders. As a result, our careful preparation fully captures the distinct and flavorful Southern Italian tradition.

Which favorite dishes complement the featured wine on the tour? .

The William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with any of our red sauce dishes and has enough body for the sausage saccottini. The Mirassou Pinot Noir goes well with the eggplant arugula salad because it’s light enough for the salad but has enough acidity in it to cleanse the palate. The William Hill Chardonnay pairs well with the hand-battered calamari, the homemade mozzarella sticks and the Tony Russo pizza. Esperto Pinot Grigio will pair best with the seafood pasta, lobster ravioli and chicken Caesar salad.

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FUN FACTS What famous people have eaten here?

ESPN’s Mike Golic and newest Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Golic Jr., and we host a lot of Notre Dame athletes and coaches.

Which dish is an all-out fan favorite?

Our pizzas are absolutely phenomenal and we get great feedback every single day telling us how much people love them!

What makes this place so special?

When our family came to the United States in 1967, we not only brought with us our Southern Italian cooking traditions, but we also brought the tradition that every customer is treated as though they are a part of our family.

What is this restaurant known for?

Hands down, we are known for our madefrom-scratch pizza. Deep dish, thin crust and gluten-free are our guests’ personal favorites.

Where's the best seat in the house? The owner’s favorite seat in the house is the

round table in the lounge that seats eight people because it’s close to the kitchen and creates more of a family-style feel.

If you were to describe the ambiance of your restaurant in 5 words or less, what would it be? Authentic, Family-Friendly, Homey, Cozy, Warm.

Share a unique fact or something that would surprise us about your restaurant.

World Champion U.S. Pizza Team from competition in Italy. 2004 Voted ‘Best Pizza’ in the Best of Elkhart Competition; 2004 Voted ‘Best place to have dinner’; 2004 Winner of ‘Best Pizzeria’ in the Elkhart County Pizza Quest.

What is the chef’s favorite dish to make? Blackened Grilled Salmon is his favorite dish to make, and he likes to add sweet barbeque sauce. This dish comes with a fresh Tomato or Arugula salad.

ABOUT THE OWNER

Paul was born in Italy and came to the United States with his family at the age of five. Growing up in an Italian home, he learned to cook by ‘osmosis’. His mother is his inspiration, and Paul refers to her as his ‘walking cookbook’ because she remembers recipes at the snap of a finger. In 1979, Paul’s brother and father opened Bruno’s Pizza. In 1995, Paul and his family took over the business and renovated the building to start what is now Antonio’s. Paul wanted to focus on more than just pizza and to provide the community with authentic Italian food, giving others the experience of the Italian tastes and aromas he had with every meal while growing up.

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Reassessing Needs Prior to Retirement Rethink. Resize. Recycle.

By Thom Villing

Ray and Sherry Pinter are not exactly easing

their way into a simple retirement life. Ray is a retired Elkhart school teacher and Sherry is an early childhood development specialist who spent many years working with area social service providers. Although technically retired, both stay active as substitute teachers at St. Joseph School in South Bend and preparing for the day when they say goodbye to their beloved home on the city’s near east side.

Little by little. Room by room. The Pinters are decluttering their lives and their life spaces. First the attic. Then the basement.

Now the garage. And, soon, the rest of the house. It is a labor of love, and of a life remembered.

“When we retired from our full-time jobs,” said Ray, “we knew we had to start downsizing and decluttering right away or the task might seem too overwhelming later. Frankly, it would be easy to sleep in a little later each morning and put off some of these chores for another day, but it had to be done so we’re on a mission to get rid of many things we’ve been accumulating over the years and really don’t need anymore.”

Sherry quickly adds, “There are a lot of memories here. Toys and trinkets and little reminders of raising our family and time spent with all our neighborhood friends. But the reality is that we simply don’t need most of these things any more. But there are people who do. So we make a lot of trips to donate many of these used items to Saint Vincent de Paul. We’ve sold a few online as well.”

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time to organize it properly. When one factors in the emotional attachment to much of the accumulated merchandise, the task becomes all the more daunting. Here are a few tips accumulated from expert sources.

Sort It Out Start with four large boxes or containers. Label them ‘Give away/ sell’, ‘Keep/storage’, ‘Trash’ and ‘Maybe’.

Give Away/Sell Many retirees may be facing life on a fixed income for the first time. There’s nothing wrong with selling items which have value more real than sentimental. Newspaper classified ads, eBay, Craigslist and consignment shops are all possible avenues to attract customers, as are garages sales. Just remember, it takes time and effort to prepare items for sale and/or deal with potential buyers.

Clothes, household and sporting goods, tools and other items that may be difficult to sell can be donated to an area thrift store, Goodwill, Salvation Army or local shelters in need. Even if you have a garage sale, you may consider donating any unsold items so you don’t have to put them back into storage.

According to Alicia MacMurtrie, St. Vincent’s Thrift Store Operations Director, many of their donations come from people who are downsizing and decluttering. “I believe that many Baby Boomers are recognizing the benefits of donating their goods to an organization like ours because they are possibly more conscientious about recycling or simply want to know that the donations they make can help others. Donations also provide them with valuable tax deductions. Free pick-up is just a phone call away. With enough notice, we can send a truck to pick up big items or quantities of merchandise too large to fit in someone’s car. And, best of all, we can then sell much of this merchandise

through our thrift stores which, in turn, helps us fulfill our mission of service to those in need. Last year, we were able to serve some 70,000 people right here in St. Joseph County, Indiana.”

Keep/Storage Obviously, people need to keep the items that they still intend to use. If they are moving to a new, possibly smaller home, it may be necessary to store furniture or other major items in an appropriate facility until later. Storage may also be useful for items being saved for other members of the family.

Trash The best philosophy is ‘when it doubt, pitch it out’. It’s a good rule but obviously no one should send things to the landfill that can be recycled. So people are encouraged to split their trash between recyclables and nonrecyclables. Newspapers, magazines, plastics and glass should go into recycling. Kiplinger magazine reminds people to check with their county or municipality or visit Earth911.com to locate a facility to drop off hazardous liquids and waste. Many retailers will take fluorescent bulbs, ink cartridges, computers and other electronics.

Maybe The ‘Maybe’ box should be the location of last resort and used very sparingly.

Chances are, if the item hasn’t been used in the last year, it won’t be used in the future.

Retirement should be an exciting new chapter in life. No need to be weighed down with all that extra stuff from the past. But whether retirement is looming on the horizon or not, it’s never too early to start downsizing and decluttering.

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Creating a Memorable Professional Photograph

By Margo Bell

You’re doing spring cleaning in the basement and come across your old school yearbook or your wedding album. There you are, fresh-faced, lean and fit, with a full head of youthful hair.

Then you see yourself now in that old full-length mirror in the corner. What you see isn’t pleasant: a beer-gut belly or muffin top, a face full of wrinkles, squinty eyes, flabby arms, gray hair— or not much hair at all. You think: I’m never going to have myself photographed again!

But Is This What You Should Believe?

Not according to Nicole Waldron, co-owner and head photographer of Classic Image Photography in Granger, Indiana.

One reason is that a great photo is a gift to our loved ones who love us regardless of our imperfections. These imperfections are what make us who we are; they gives us character. “Your loved ones would rather have a photo of you as your are than to have no photo of you at all,” she says. “I can say this from experience.”

Waldron believes the excuses that boomers give for avoiding the camera is one of the biggest downfalls of the digital age.

“There is this idea that we need to be ‘perfect.’ We are so hard on ourselves when it comes to our appearance. Whether it’s wrinkles or weight, it shouldn’t keep us from getting photos taken.”

Just About Everybody Has a Camera. Why a Professional?

To look your best, you need a professional photographer. “I’ve seen incredible photos done with an iPhone,” observes Andrea Hartstein, owner of Elkhart-based Hartstein Photography, “But for a great photo, it’s not the camera – it’s the artist behind the camera taking the photo.”

It’s the photographer’s job to figure out what your needs are and to help you get there. A professional photographer knows how to guide you through the process – from consultation, to the photography session, to ordering, to final product delivery.

A professional photographer takes into account the subject’s dissatisfaction with imperfections. However, different poses can help minimize weight gain, and the computer aid Photoshop is a great tool for dealing with wrinkles and hair loss. But, warns Waldron, “Remember, less is more. There’s nothing worse than when someone is ‘over-Photoshopped’ and they look thirty years younger or not like themselves at all. That’s just weird!”

Still, wrinkles can be softened and the hairstyle shaded to give it a more natural look.

What To Wear and Such During the initial consultation, the photographer will give the subject advice on clothing, make-up, hairstyles and other aspects for a successful shoot. Many studios have staff that can arrange hair and do make-up or can refer the subjects to those who are familiar with photography needs. If doing your own make-up, bring extras such as lipstick and mascara for touch-ups.

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For clothing, keep in mind that light shades enlarge and dark shades diminish. Choose clothing in the same tonal family such as earth tones (browns/greens) with shoes that match the rest of the outfit unless it’s appropriate to go barefoot. Men photograph well in buttoned-up, collared shirts. Make sure the clothes aren’t too tight. Avoid patterns, logos, all black/white, sleeveless tops, flip-flops, anything exposing a tan line. If being photographed with another person, don’t be all in one dark shade with the other in white. The lighter shade will be distracting. If in doubt,

bring several changes of clothing.

It’s best not to be photographed right after getting a haircut.

Waiting a week or so afterwards gives you time to style your hair the way you want. Men should be freshly shaven; a little stubble can create a strange shadow or even appear like dirt!

Women can have a manicure or pedicure if they want, but keep the polish shades neutral.

Location, Location, Location A professional photographer can shoot either in-studio or on location such as out-of-doors or in the subject’s home or place of business. A studio is ideal because the props and equipment are there, and the photographer and subject don’t have to worry about rescheduling due to weather and other problems. If it’s a group portrait such as a family gathering, a large home is a good idea if possible. This way, if one part of the family is being photographed such as grandparents with their grandchildren, the other family members can retreat to the kitchen for a snack.

How Long Will the Session Take and What Will It Cost?

It depends on the occasion, setting, number of people being photographed and outfit/backdrop changes, among other things. Sessions can range from 45 minutes to around three hours, and cost anywhere between $75 and $300. Check for prices of studio hair styling and make-up. Most photographers have a website with contact information so you can ask as many questions as necessary to find what’s right for you.

Photo Packages Each studio has its own offering of photo packages, from a-lacarte singles starting around $20, a basic set (including wallet-

sized) costing a few hundred dollars, to thousands for large portraits and collections that include albums. Expect to pay more for special frames and finishes and for rush orders. Photo holiday cards are popular and have their own price range. For these, Waldron recommends setting an appointment as soon as possible. (She has the Christmas trees up year-round.) Prints usually arrive within two to three weeks of order, longer for specialty treatments.

How To Find the Right Photographer for You Visit studios and especially watch for photo exhibits in public places such as galleries and theaters. Ask the photographer what experience he/she has had photographing people of various ages and in various settings, including pets. Does the photographer keep up with the latest methods by attending conferences, seminars, education and webinar classes? Has the photographer won any awards or does he/she have any specialty degrees? Also, look for memberships in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and/or Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). Of course, word-of-mouth from trusted friends, family members and colleagues is always another good search tool.

Try to meet in person with the photographer beforehand. Note that a successful photographer applies his or her personality to bring out the best in their subjects, using humor to put them at ease before the camera while directing their subjects. After all, states Waldron, “[We want to] ensure they are having a good time.” •••

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So You Want to

Home Brew?

M

aybe you have a friend that is into home brewing.

Maybe you just really enjoy craft beer and want try it yourself. Maybe the love – nay, the passion – for quality beer is driving you to this obsession we call home brewing.

Regardless of your reason, you are interested in the process but have no idea how to get started. You’re in luck! I’m a home brewer and it is my pleasure to give you some helpful insights into this amazing hobby.

Beer is simply grain malt (usually barley), water, hops and yeast. Different combinations of these basic ingredients can create a wide variety of beers. Barley produces deeper flavors depending on how much it has been roasted. Hops add a wide variety of aromas and a level of bitterness. The quality of your water will impact flavor and carbonation.

Finally, the yeast you select can enhance the style of beer you choose to brew.

Step 1: Research the Recipe

Like any new activity or hobby, you need to research it before getting started. If you are a member of the ‘learn-bydoing’ crowd, don’t worry – you will be brewing before you know it. For those who like to do a little research before beginning, there are some excellent resources available to learn about home brewing.

A variety of books have been written on the subject. I personally recommend The Complete Joy of Home Brewing

by Charles Papazian and How to Brew by John Palmer for the beginning home brewer. Brewing Classic Styles by John Palmer and Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels are good reads for the intermediate brewer.

If you are not much of a reader, then the internet is your best friend when learning to brew. There are numerous YouTube videos detailing every step of the process. There are forums, such as homebrewtalk.com and homebrewforums.net, that allow you to ask questions and search their existing forum content. Trust me: there is no question you have that has not already been asked a dozen times.

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By Chuck Bergman

Step 2: Prepare Your Equipment and Ingredients

Once you’ve realized how easy it is to actually make beer, you are going to need the equipment to get the job done!

As with many hobbies, you may be worried about time, cost and space requirements. That’s the great part: you can spend as little or as much time as you want and start-up costs are minimal.

There are home brewers doing small 2- to 3-gallon batches in their apartment kitchen all the way up to guys brewing 7- to 10-gallon batches in custom-outfitted garages that look like a mad scientist’s laboratory … and everything in between!

Most brewers start out brewing 5-gallon batches with an equipment kit. These include the basics you will need to start brewing, including a fermenting pail, measuring equipment, boiling pot and empty 12 oz. bottles. You can purchase these kits online or locally. I prefer the personal service of shopping locally, as well as supporting our Michiana economy. There are a few area home brew stores including Brew Werks in downtown South Bend, Quality Wine and Ale Supply in Elkhart and Red Arrow Hobbies in Stevensville. These stores also stock the ingredients you will need to start brewing.

Another great resource? Local homebrew clubs. Michiana Extract and Grain Association (MEGA) and Chapin Park Brewer’s Association are two local groups comprised of home brewers. They meet regularly to discuss brewing techniques, compare recipes, plan brewing events and, of course, sample each other’s home brews!

The American Homebrewing Association sponsors an annual Big Brew Day. This year’s event is on Saturday, May 4. Home brew clubs around the country get together locally to brew and teach anyone that wants to attend.

Step 3: Boil the Wort

Something I forgot to mention earlier: when you start to brew, you will develop a whole new language. Don’t be surprised if your friends and family look at you in bewilderment when you talk about boiling wort, sparging in your mash tun, and cleaning the trub out of your fermenter.

Don’t worry; brewing is an obsession and you will soon learn what all these terms mean.

You’ve done your research and made some contacts in the home brew world, but now you need to make some decisions before you start brewing. Your first decision involves your starting point. Do you want to start slow with what I call the ‘getyour-feet-wet’ approach? You can start brewing with ingredient kits, which contain everything you need to brew a style of beer. The kits usually have liquid and dry extract, priming sugar, hops, yeast and bottle caps. All you have to do is pick the style of beer you want to brew.

If you are a ‘jump-in-feet-first’ individual, then you may want to begin with all-grain brewing. This will require additional equipment beyond the basic starter kit, but you get the pleasure of customizing your grain recipe. You choose how much of each grain, the style of hops and the type of yeast you want for your brew. You will take great joy in fine-tuning your recipes to brew the perfect pale ale or stout that satisfies your personal tastes!

Step 4: Ferment … and Wait

You’ve purchased your equipment, bought your ingredients and you’re ready to brew. So where do you start?

The brew day always starts the same – cleaning and sanitizing your equipment.

You don’t want an odd strain of bacteria to infect your creation.

Your brew day routine is going to be determined by whether you are kit brewing, extract brewing or going full grain. There is not enough room in this article to describe each method in detail; that’s when you need to go to the internet and watch more videos!

Basically, once you have produced and boiled your wort, which is the sugarrich liquid extracted from the mashing process, you need to cool it to around 70 degrees. Now you are ready to pitch your yeast, seal the fermenting pail and wait for the yeast to do its job. After 7-10 days, the yeast will be done fermenting. I usually let it go two weeks to be safe. Based on your budget and time constraints, you can keg or bottle the beer. During either method, you will be carbonating the beer. Now sit back and enjoy a home brew! •••

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Let’s Try Quilting!

By Cathy Mark

Quilting

is a traditional craft that goes back thousands of years. At its most basic, a quilt is two layers of fabric stitched together for warmth.

Adding a layer of batting between the fabrics increases the warmth factor.

Wholecloth quilts are those that feature a single large piece of fabric layered and stitched. This style often appears in French or Scottish collections. Many of us are familiar with the Amish tradition of quilting, which includes the use of simple block patterns and bold colors.

Once the fabrics are cut into smaller pieces and color is added, things really get interesting.

‘Quilting’, technically, is the action of layering and sewing the layers together to hold everything in place. ‘Piecing’ is the technique of cutting fabrics into pieces then sewing them together again – this sound a bit crazy to some people, but the creative possibilities are almost endless once you begin to rearrange color and print.

When someone says they want to try quilting, I always suggest they start with something simple and small. A wall hanging is a great place to try your hand to see if you really enjoy the process. Once you’re hooked, you can expand your skills by trying more complex piecing designs and different quilting patterns.

A smaller quilt gives you a taste of the craft. It’s safer to begin with simple blocks when you begin piecing. I like to suggest simple strips of fabric or basic squares. These are the easiest to assemble. Strips can be simply sewn together.

Sewing together squares and other shapes creates corners where the shapes meet. Here’s the challenge – sew the pieces so that all the corners meet correctly. As they say, practice makes perfect! Start with larger simple blocks, and then advance to more and smaller pieces as your skills progress. When you’re feeling comfortable, you can go on to triangles and wedge shapes that require a bit more patience to put together.

Quilts have been made of a variety of fabrics, from silk to denim. 100% cotton is the most commonly used fiber since

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cotton is easy to work with, can be dyed and printed and is readily available. Use the best materials you can afford. After all, you’re investing all that time and energy, so you want to have a great quilt when you’re done! The batting, or layer between the top and back, can be cotton, warmer wool, antimicrobial bamboo or even recycled plastic bottles!

Thread choices usually include cotton or polyester. If the quilt itself is made of cotton, especially, it seems only logical to use cotton thread. I like to use Silk Finish thread as it is made of cotton but has a smooth, silky finish and sews easily.

Tools have evolved through time, as well. Fabrics were originally torn, then cut with scissors. Now, we have rotary cutters with sharp blades that roll across the fabric, cutting as they go. Rulers have gone from the basic style we used in school to a variety of see-through shapes and sizes. There are basic straight rulers for simply cutting strips, square rulers for cutting – well, squares – and even triangle-, wedge- and a host of other-shaped rulers. Sewing machines are now amazing things, almost able to sew by themselves!

Invest in the best tools you can afford, because they will make your work easier and more enjoyable.

You can learn how to create quilts on your own with books and websites. If you enjoy personal interaction, check out a class or quilt guild. The web or a phone book will list fabric or quilt shops – many offer classes. Quilt guilds are local groups that meet periodically and share information about quilt-making. They often invite professional quilters to share techniques and tips pertaining to quilting. You may also get the chance to participate in charity projects or quilt shows.

If you think quilting might be the next ‘love of your life’, give it a try! Those of us who are happily addicted invite you to join us! •••

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Birding in the Backyard and Beyond

By Evelyn Kirkwood

Birds are Back and Ready to Nest!

Flights are arriving daily from the tropics bringing birds to our backyards. After a winter of chickadees, nuthatches and cardinals at my feeders, I am eager to see our summer visitors return.

It has always been a bit of a mystery how birds actually find their way to their southern winter territory and back.

The most accepted theory is a combination of concepts involving constellations, magnetic fields, sun orientation and geographic landmarks. In short, it depends on the species and its habits.

Although some birds travel hundreds of miles, more often than not they return to the same area each year. Unless you made some drastic changes to your backyard, the wren you had in the nest box last year will likely be the same one this year.

Birds Arriving Daily You can often date your calendar by the routine return of certain migrants. For example, white crowned sparrows visit my backyard sometime between April 25 and May 7 each year. Their visit is timed to the first release of fluffy dandelion seeds. Keep a list multiple years and you will know when to expect birds to arrive in your neighborhood.

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sing in the empty lot next to my house. Perky yellow warblers are back, bouncing in the shrubby fields, singing ‘sweetsweet-I’m so sweet!’ A male ruby-throated hummingbird visits my nectar feeder.

May 5: Jackpot! At sunrise, warblers are everywhere, having dropped down from overnight migration flights. I spot palm, blue-winged and black-throated green warblers on my morning walk. Most people know nothing of these vibrant neo-tropical migratory birds. Smaller than a chickadee, most are just passing through, eager to reach their northern nesting grounds.

May 7: The first singing catbird is a welcome new arrival.

May 10: Rose-breasted grosbeaks and indigo buntings just in, feeding on sunflower seeds in the flat feeder.

A Helping Hand for Nesters While some bird species pass through on migration, others like the catbird arrive here to nest. Many songbirds weave intricate nests in tree branches, hidden from our eyes and from predators. Grasses, fine hair, mud, lichens, moss and spider webs are all used by a variety of birds for construction.

Each species chooses a distinctive set of supplies and nest location. Placing a few prime nesting materials where birds can gather them is a fun project. See below for some tips.

Cavity nesters, such as house wrens and tree swallows will appreciate a clean bird house. Choose the right site. Place bluebird boxes in the open, far away from your house, shrubs and trees. Wrens, on the other hand, are comfortable nesting closer to human activity or brushy areas.

Don’t use pesticides, since the chemicals will eliminate or contaminate insects in your yard (a key source of food for nestlings).

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A Guide to Relating to Your Adult Children

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elating to adult children isn’t always easy. Take Linda for

example. Linda is a single mom, has two boys in their twenties and often struggles relating to her sons’ ever-changing and fast-paced worlds.

Linda’s younger son, Pete (20) still lives at home and spends the majority of his time either at work or playing the new Call of Duty game on his XBOX 360, while her older son, Caleb (27) is now married and lives with his beautiful wife, Michelle, and Linda’s first grandchild, Caleb Jr. Caleb’s world is busy. He has a full-time job for a tech company and, in addition to being a husband, a father and a volunteer at his local church, Caleb is also writing a textbook for a new operating system that will soon be released

by Microsoft.

For Linda, as a single mom, it’s critically important to her that she maintains a relationship with both of her boys; after all, they are all she has left. But despite her many attempts, she always feels like a failure. Even last week, Linda thought she would do something nice for Pete and dropped off some lunch for him at his work. Instead of offering his gratitude, much to her surprise, Pete responded by reminding his mom that he wasn’t twelve anymore and that it embarrasses him when she stops by his work. Caleb isn’t as direct, but the last several times they’ve gotten together, Linda just hasn’t been able to compete with his busy schedule. She just wants things to be like they used to be – when they were kids.

Like most parents, Linda obviously wants a relationship with her children but, in her mind, she’s struggled to stay relevant to her boys as they’ve aged. I mean, what does she know about XBOXes and operating systems? But even more than this, what she really doesn’t know is that her boys couldn’t care less if she was relevant or not. What they are actually wanting is something 42

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much simpler than that – they just want to be respected.

As children age, they eventually want to stop being ‘children’ and they desperately want to be viewed as capable and competent adults with something to offer in this world. However, for the people who spent years changing their diapers and teaching them their ABCs, making the leap to viewing your own children as adults, may be a very difficult task.

To begin with, parents need to assume that most children actually do want a relationship with them, but that adult children expect this relationship to look much different than when they were younger. In order for the relationship to be successful, it has to shift. This is what I call the ‘Quantum Leap’ of parenting.

Unfortunately, many fail to make this leap successfully and, instead, end up with an awkward and somewhat disengaged relationship with their children instead of the vibrant, fun and communicative exchange that could be theirs. Here are a few tips to help you make the leap successfully.

Let Go of the Past. Too often, we formulate our present relationship based upon our past experiences with that person.

When it comes to children, parents must strive to relate to their children based upon who they are today, not who they were when they were younger, whether that’s positive or negative. In the same way, parents don’t want to be held to their mistakes of yesterday. For both parents and children, living in the past only creates unnecessary pressure and prevents people from feeling like they can be who they are today.

Embrace the Present.

The best way to let go of the past is to embrace the present. Practically, we do this by having real conversations with our children. “How was your day at school?” might have been appropriate while the children were in elementary school, but as young adults, children may

need more developed questions in order to initiate renewed trust and real relationship.

Instead, try asking questions like, “What sort of projects are you excited about in your life right now and why?”

Jump into the Future.

Familial relationships are all too often held together by childhood memories. I encourage families to continue to celebrate and remember the past, but don’t forget to make new memories today and tomorrow. Family vacations, a sporting event or perhaps a boat ride on Lake Michigan are all fun and engaging ways to create new memories and anticipation of a deeper relationship with one another. Break the usual routine and schedule time together in the future.

Just remember, parenting may be a lifelong role, but it doesn’t have to be a burden.

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May & June 2013 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

MAY 14

SportsTime, Elkhart Join us for an hour of free trivia – prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Then, three hours of karaoke with Joe Da Show. You’ll have a blast and meet some fun folks. Smoke-free and under 21 is allowed, so bring the kids and grandkids and come on down. 7 PM trivia; 8 PM karaoke.

MPH Library, Harris Branch You are invited to join us at the Harris Branch Library for Yak Snack, & Read. We will discuss the book The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan at 10 AM. For more information, contact Reference Services at the Harris Branch Library or call 574.271.3179.

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Lakeland Healthcare Venues, Michiana According to the National Stroke Association, stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age. To help our community learn more about the risk factors, this spring and early summer, Lakeland is offering free Stroke Awareness Classes between April and June at many local Venues including the Hartford Public Library (May 6), the St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Center (May 7) and many more. For more information, call 269.556.2808 or visit the website at www. lakelandhealth.org.

MAY 8 – 19 WICKED

Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood.

The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 574.235.9190 or visit www.morriscentre.org.

Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group

Lakeland Healthcare’s Free Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screening

Mosaic Resale Store, Benton Harbor, MI The Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement of Lakeland HealthCare will offer a free fasting cholesterol and blood pressure screening. This event is intended for those who have not had their cholesterol checked for more than a year or who do not have health insurance. Appointments are required. A 12hour fasting (no food, only water) is required for this screening. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. You will receive your values for: total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL, glucose, total cholesterol/HDL Ratio. 8:30 AM to 11 AM. FREE. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 269.556.2808 or 866.260.7544. You can also visit the website at www.lakelandhealth.org.

MAY 16

Mug ‘n Muffin Book Discussion Group

MPH Library, Downtown Mug ‘n Muffin, a monthly book discussion group for adults, will meet to discuss First Ladies by Margaret Truman. 10 AM. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call 574.259.5277 EXT 218.

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Dowagiac, MI The museum is collaboration between the City of Dowagiac and Southwestern Michigan College.

Visitors will explore two floors of exhibits featuring incredible artifacts and stories that will illuminate the diverse, far-reaching history of Dowagiac and the surrounding communities.

Open house, refreshments and tours following the program. FREE. 7:30 PM to 9 PM. For more information, call 866.490.2847 or visit the website at www.dogwoodfinearts.org.

The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart When Bill Walton presents his unique, inspirational story, it quickly becomes one of the most memorable events of any conference.

In heartfelt and optimistic talks, he urges others suffering from chronic pain to seek help whenever and however they can find it. He presents his compelling keynote, "Climbing to the Top of the Mountain — One More Time," weaving personal anecdote with statistics, research and tips for others who suffer. $30 or group discounts of $20 each for 10 or more.

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14th Annual Oaklawn Spring Spectacular with Bill Walton

For more information, call 574.293.4469 or 800.294.8223.

MAY 18

Mishawaka/South Bend Relay For Life Event

Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone, in communities across the globe, a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. At this Relay, teams of people camp out at Mishawaka High School and take turns walking around a track or path. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Opening ceremonies are at 10 AM and the event runs until May 19th with closing ceremonies at 9 AM.

Amazing Elkhart Race

Civic Plaza, Elkhart Teams of four compete will complete physical and mental challenges at ten or more locations all over Elkhart. Come watch your adventurous friends compete! They will earn race advantages by fundraising over and above the registration fee. All proceeds will help Church Community Services provide help and hope to our neighbors in Elkhart County. 12 PM to 5 PM. For more information, call 574.295.3673 EXT 112 or visit churchcommunityservices.org.

41st Annual ADEC Ride-A-Bike

Concord High School, Elkhart ADEC's Ride-A-Bike is the longest-running event of its type in Elkhart County. Participants of all ages bring pledges to turn in at registration the day of the event, then choose the 5-mile, 9-mile or 20-mile ride. Another option is a 2-mile neighborhood walk. All routes begin and end in the band practice parking lot at Concord High School where activities and refreshments also will be offered. Revenue from the event helps fund ADEC's supports and services for children and adults living with the challenges of disabilities. Pledge forms available online at www.adecinc.com. Suggested minimum pledge of $30 for individuals, $60 for families.

9 AM to 12 PM. For more information, call 574.848.2440.

Run, Walk, Rock

Lory’s Place, St. Joseph, MI Bright and early, hundreds of runners, walkers and other supporters will descend upon the Edgewater Area of St. Joseph to take part in the Annual Run, Walk and Rock to support Lory’s Place, the grief healing and education center of Hospice at Home, a Lakeland HealthCare Affiliate. All events begin and end at Lory’s Place. Pre-register now and avoid long-wait and lines on race day, get advanced pick-up of race day packet which includes your bib number and chip, guarantee your short-sleeve performance tee and receive automatic entry in rocker race. $15-$25. 7 AM. For more information, call 269.983.2707 or visit www.lorysplace.org.

MAY 20

No Fuss Cookout: Special Event Cooking

MPH Library, Harris Branch Need to bring a special dish to a summer party? What’s the best dish to prepare?

Martha Eck, owner of the Book Nook Café, will present a special cooking demonstration on how to prepare crowd pleasers. Registration is required by Monday, May 13 as well as a nonrefundable payment of $5 for supplies. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lynell Wolff at the Harris Branch Library or call 574.271.3179.

MAY 21

Lakeland Healthcare’s Stop Stressing Your Heart Class

your office paper. Integra will be on hand to provide free shredding and recycling of your office paper up to 10 file-sized boxes. Each box thereafter will be only $3. 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information, please contact Public Works and Utilities at 574.293.2572.

MAY 23

Who Are You? A Genealogy Roundtable MPH Library, Bittersweet Branch Vicky Rydynski, archivist at the Saint Joseph County Archives and Records Center, shares her research on the Studebaker family. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Deanna Juday at the Bittersweet Branch Library or call 574.259.0392.

MAY 26

The Poetry Den

Merrimans' Playhouse, South Bend A community-based safe stage for the spoken word to entice your ears, expand your thinking and inspire your soul. Pam Blair hosts the monthly event. Every 4th Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated), the stage will welcome an open mic session to include a featured guest poet. The event is for ages 16 and up, $5 cover charge at the door. You are free to bring snack food and beverages. 6 PM to 8 PM. Contact mapblair@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up for your performance.

MAY 29

Free Electronics Recycling Event

Habitat ReStore, South Bend Bring in your working or non-working electronics to be recycled responsibly.

Computers, TVs, game systems and more.

Drop off is only during hours listed. We are partnering with Vintage Tech Recyclers who will safely recycle all items. Collection is on the last Wednesday of the month. Volunteers are also needed to help donors unload and stack items. Collection is in the parking lot, so you need to dress for the weather. 2 PM to 6 PM.

MAY 31

Bethel College Presents “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!”

Bethel College Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center, Mishawaka Laugh with the comics you grew up with as a child. Based on the strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schulz, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip hero and his friends. Don't miss the chance to take a peek into the world of

Mosaic Resale Store, Benton Harbor, MI This free, interactive class will explain the signs and symptoms of stress as well provide stress management techniques. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. FREE. For more information, call 269.556.2808 or visit www.lakelandhealth.org.

Cooperative Antique Study Group

MPH Library, Downtown The Cooperative Antique Study Group will meet in the Spencer Gallery of the downtown Mishawaka Library. You may bring one or two antiques to discuss with the group. The meeting is open to all antique lovers. The Cooperative Antique Study Group is sponsored by the Friends of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library. Registration is not required.

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call 574.259.5277 EXT 218.

MAY 22

Clean Your Files Day

Civic Plaza, Elkhart Help reduce the amount of paper in the landfill by dropping off your paper during this year’s Clean Your Files Day event. The City of Elkhart’s Public Works and Utilities, Integra Certified Document Destruction and the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce invites businesses, non-profits, schools and residents to drop off

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May & June 2013 Events The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang to a fast-paced, lighthearted musical sure to entertain audiences of all ages! $13-$15. 7:30 PM. For more information, call 574.807.7080.

JUNE FRIDAYS IN JUNE Fridays by the Fountain

Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Memorial Regional Cancer Center and the Morris Performing Arts Center are pleased to present the outdoor lunch-time concert series Fridays by the Fountain on the Jon R. Hunt Plaza, in front of the Morris. The concert series runs every Friday and features live entertainment from local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, and Country bands. The concerts are free and open to the public and run from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM. Featured bands/groups in June: June 7 - Duke Tomatoe and the Power Trio June 14 - Kennedy's Kitchen June 21 - Billy Stix Nicks June 28 - Jetta and the Jellybeans Downtown South Bend (DTSB) will be joining us with their Red Tables and food vendors are available, offering a variety of lunchtime favorites including pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta, or you may choose to 'brown bag' it. Tables are set in and around the plaza to give the concertgoers a space to eat and rest and enjoy the festivities or you may opt to bring a blanket and relax on the lawn. FREE! For more information, check out www.MorrisCenter.org.

June 1

Lydick Lions Club Breakfast

Lydick Lions Club Clubhouse, South Bend The Lydick Lions Club breakfast holds a pancake, sausage, eggs and beverage breakfast the first Saturday of every month at 26205 W. Edison Road, South Bend. 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Recycling Drive

St. Mary's Elementary School, Niles, MI St. Mary's, BSA Troop 579 currently accepts the following items for recycling at St. Mary's School from 8 AM to 12 PM: newspapers, magazines, books, shredded office paper, laser and ink jet printer cartridges, cell phones and aluminum cans. Donations of non-perishable food may also be made to St. Mary's Food Pantry. Proceeds help fund our monthly camp-outs and award ceremonies. For more information about our troop, find us on Facebook at BSA Troop 579 of Niles, MI. 48

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June 6

EXPOsing Greatness!

Niles High School, Niles, MI Discover Local Business at the Fourth Annual EXPOsing Greatness business expo. The EXPO showcases Michiana's best and brightest businesses. Find info on local products and services. Enjoy free mini-seminars. Sample delicious food provided by local restaurants and top local chefs. Meet local business professionals, make new connections and reunite with old friends. 4 PM to 7 PM. Free.

For more information, call 269.683.3720.

June 7

Gala for Goshen Health

Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner, Elkhart 3rd annual Gala for Goshen Health to benefit the uninsured in Elkhart County. A fun evening starting with social hour and cash bar, gourmet dinner and after-dinner show and dancing featuring American English, a Beatles Tribute Band. 6 PM. 21 and older. $95. For more information, call 574.533.4500.

June 8

Paris Flea Market

St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, South Bend First annual Paris Flea Market. Antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, art, florals, stained glass, books, furniture, re-purposed/upcycled items, fruits & vegetables, collectibles and more! 7 AM to 4 PM. For more information, visit Paris Flea Market-St. Joseph Co. on Facebook; if interested in becoming a vendor, email ParisFleaMarket_sjc@yahoo.com.

9th Annual Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival Grounds, Wakarusa Veterans admitted FREE! 10 AM to 10 PM. $15. For more information, visit the website at www.WakarusaBluegrassFestival.com or call 574.825.1874.

June 9

South Bend Record & CD Collector's Show

Comfort Suites, South Bend Over 20,000 used and new LPs, 45s, CDs, music videos and memorabilia. All types of music from the 1940s to current. 56 dealer tables (rental fee applies to dealers). 50 cent bargains to high end collectibles. Dealers and collectors from 4-5 states. Something for the serious music collector or casual music fan. We also offer stereo needles and storage and protective sleeves for your collection. 11 AM to 5 PM. Door prize drawings at 12 PM and 1:30 PM. Free appraisal for 1 record (45, 33 or 78; see Ken). Free. For more information, call 574.329.1483.

June 11

Spaghetti Supper

Knights of Columbus, South Bend All-you-can-eat spaghetti supper including salad, garlic break and two different homemade sauces. 5 PM to 7 PM. $8 adults/$3.50 kids.

For more information, call 574.291.2740.

June 15

2013 Pinhook Slalom Open

Pinhook Park, South Bend This year's edition of the race will again raise money for charity: water in a fundraising campaign set to launch on March 21. Our goal is $5000, enough to fully fund a water project and provide about 250 people with a clean, safe water source. Races will include dual-lane Tight and Hybrid slalom from 4' start ramps for the Pro and Amateur classes, single-lane Tight and Hybrid with push start for beginner class. For Pro/ Am we will run double elimination if time allows but may need to run single-elim with consolation rounds to determine 3rd and 4th place. The entry fee includes racing in both disciplines, a super comfy t-shirt (just ask last year's racers) and lunch for all competitors. We're working on including supper, too. If you're planning to come (whether you're racing or not), be sure to join the event page on Facebook at www.facebook. com/events/544019505618034. 8 AM. For more information, call 219.324.3459.

June 16

Father's Day at Ruthmere

Ruthmere Museum, Elkhart All visiting Fathers will receive a free tour of Ruthmere and/or Havilah Beardsley House.

Others on tour will be $10 adults/ $4 students at Ruthmere, and $5 adults/$2 students at Havilah. Ages 5 and under are free at both locations. 1 PM. For more information, call 574.264.0330.

June 23

Michiana Brits 26th Annual British Car Show Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame Event takes place 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission is free. Food sales available (credit cards accepted) inside air-conditioned clubhouse.

Clubhouse restrooms available. Bring a can of food to donate to the Food Bank. Entrants: arrive after 8:30 AM. Awards at 3 PM. Goody bags/collector pins for first 100 vehicles. $20 per vehicle. Pre-register online at event website.

For more information, call 574.288.3923.

Art on the Green

Klinger Lake Country Club, Sturgis, MI Art on the Green will feature over 30 artists from Michiana. Come on out and enjoy a day shopping for pottery, paintings, fiber art, sculptures, glass, jewelry, fine woodwork and fine photography while supporting your local artists. The Klinger Lake Country Club is generously opening their private dining

club to the public for this one day art show.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Please call 269.651.4653 before June 14th.

Artists interested in participating should contact KoZmo Events at 269.625.1638. Application deadline is May 4th. Free admission to the show and free parking. For more information, visit www.KlingerLakeCC.com.

27th Annual Fly-In Breakfast

Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport, Niles, MI Dozens of aircraft of all types will descend on the Niles, MI airport as they have for the past 27 years to enjoy: all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy, real orange juice, coffee and door prizes. The public is welcome to join in and mingle with the pilots and aircraft. 7 AM to 12 PM. $5 adults/$3 kids.

For more information, call 269.684.0972.

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Woodlawn Nature Center, Elkhart Discuss A Girl of the Limber Lost by Gene Stratton-Porter. Meet at GSP State Historical Site. 4:30 PM. For more information, call 574.264.0525.

June 29

Hannah & Friends 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Hannah & Friends, South Bend This run/walk is not only a chance for the community to participate in a fitness activity and support a local cause, but it is also a unique opportunity to bring together individuals of all abilities. Through the event, we hope to further our mission of awareness and compassion by asking the community to help us take the ‘dis’ out of disabilities. 8 AM to 11 AM. $15 run/$10 walk. For more information, call 574.217.7860.

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BOOM Magazine promotes Michiana’s cultural offerings, personalities, attractions and local businesses, with a special emphasis on non-profit organizations’ events and activities. We expect this section of BOOM to grow significantly, and we’d like your help to get it rolling!

Center for Hospice Care’s

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Helping Hands Award Dinner

Please send us some of your favorite photos from your organization’s or charity’s best events and fundraisers. They just may make the next issue of BOOM Magazine! We prefer snapshots of people that are full of life and enjoying the moment, so please send them our way: Stephanie@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com.

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Center for Hospice Care’s 29th Annual Helping Hands Award Dinner, honoring Ann Manion, was held May 1st at Hilton Garden Inn. This year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Life’, was selected in recognition of Ann’s work as volunteer president of Women’s Care Center as well as in recognition of Center for Hospice Care (CHC) and its dedication to improving the quality of living. Since it began in 1985, the Helping Hands Award Dinner has honored an individual, couple or family who demonstrates civic and charitable stewardship to improve the quality of living in the communities served by CHC. More than 510 people attended this year’s dinner, which raised more than $223,000 the support the work of Center for Hospice Care.

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Helping Hands Award recipient Ann Manion (center) with her husband The Honorable Dan Manion (left), and son Mike Manion.

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Dinner Honorary Chairman Mike Leep introduces the tribute video – the stage is decorated for May Day.

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Ann Manion accepts the 29th Annual Helping Hands Award from (left) Hospice Foundation Board Immediate Past Chairman Catherine Hiler and (right) Center for Hospice Care Board Chairman Corey Cressy.

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Ann and The Honorable Dan Manion, Tim Fulnecky and guests at the head table.

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Centerpiece arrangement (by Poppies)

Dinner chairs Kitty and Tim Fulnecky greeted the more than 510 in attendance.

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Don’t let osteoporosis slow you down.

Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and about 34 million are at risk. But osteoporosis can be effectively treated when detected early. That’s why the Elkhart General Hospital Center for Bone Health offers bone density screenings with the state-of-the-art Lunar iDXA™, osteoporosis evaluations with a certified clinical densitometrist, and knowledge from nurse educators.

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