BOOM Magazine October 2014 by FAMILY Magazines of Michiana

October 2014

Way to Go!

Plan for a Fun Family Trip

Finding Your

“True Colors”

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6 Things We Learned Making This Issue

Contributors & Testimonials

BOOM Timeline

boom BOOK REVIEW 9

The Possibility Dogs By Susannah Charleson Reviewed By: Jennifer Ludwig

boom PETS 29

Loving Animals Looking For Their Forever Home

boom HEALTHY LIVING 10

Bone Up

By: Bryan Boyer, M.D.

boom TRAVELER 12

My Day Trip Companion: How It All Started

Way To Go! Plan For A Fun Family Trip

Places To Go For Special Meals

By: Phyllis Rose

By: Cyndy Searfoss By: Phyllis Rose

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Movie Trivia: BOO-m

Decorate Your Home This Fall

By: Margo & Jim Bell By: Rita Miller

boom HEART-HEALTHY RECIPE 8

Roast Pumpkin & Feta Risotto

boom LIFE 22

Finding Your True Colors

Sweet Stuff

By: Pam Gunterman By: Margo Bell

THE PLANNER 30

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

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Letter from the publisher

Things We Learned Making the October Issue

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MEDICAL EDITOR: Dr. Jesse Hsieh

1. Osteoporosis causes more than 700,000 spinal fractures annually in the U.S. Learn how you can eliminate your chances of getting this disease on page 10.

Distribution Managers: Mike Trentacosti Kevin Reynolds

2. With the cooler weather setting in, it’s that time to bring out your fall décor! Bring out your inner Martha Stewart with these fun DIY décor tips on page 20.

We would love to hear from you! Please submit press releases, event information and inquiries to: Jessy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

3. Having a day trip companion can make your trips more enjoyable. Find out how our travel expert found her travel companion on page 12.

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Photo: Phyllis Rose 4. Did you know that there are records of beekeeping as early as 700 B.C? Find out more about the sweet and sticky goodness on page 24.

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5. Planning ahead is the key to a family trip success. Get some tips and tricks to help lessen your stress on the next family vacation on page 14.

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october / contributors

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

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

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

Cyndy Searfoss

is a mom, fundraiser, writer, equestrienne, creative writing adjunct instructor, volunteer and insomniac (which is how she manages to fit everything into the space of 24-hour day). Her professional history includes stints as the managing partner of an advertising agency, director of creative services, director of alumni services at IU South Bend and director of advancement at a local independent school. She received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in journalism and her master’s degree in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame in 1995.

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1. Hot glue the candlestick to the round base.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BOOM Magazine is highlighting the symptom and signs of breast cancer. Of course, not all symptoms and signs directly correlate with breast cancer but being proactive and informed can help lower your risk.  Change in Skin Texture or Enlargement of Pores on Breasts  A Lump in the Breast  Unexplained Change in Size or Shape  Skin of Breast, Areola or Nipple Becomes Scaly, Red or Swollen  Discharge  Dimpling Anywhere On Breast  Unexplained Swelling or Shrinkage If you notice any difference with your breasts, we highly encourage you to talk with your physician. Also, don’t forget to get your yearly examine! Information Provided By: NationalBreastCancer.Org

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Roast Pumpkin and Feta Risotto Ingredients • 3 ¼ Cups Peeled, Cubed Pumpkin • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil • 4 Cups Vegetable Broth • ½ Teaspoon Chopped Fresh Garlic • 1 Onion, Diced • 1 Cup Baby Spinach Leaves • 6 Ounces Feta Cheese, Cubed • Salt and Pepper • 2 Cups Arborio Rice

Directions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a baking dish with olive oil.

Place pumpkin in a steamer over one inch of boiling water and cover until tender but still firm. Transfer the pumpkin to a baking dish and brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and cook onion and garlic until tender. Stir in rice and cook for one to two minutes. Slowly add vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing all the liquid to be absorbed before adding more broth. Continue cooking until the rice is tender and then season with salt and pepper to taste.

When the pumpkin is almost done, place feta on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until the cheese is hot and is beginning to melt along the edges.

Mash 1/2 of the pumpkin and stir into the risotto with the spinach. Ladle risotto into bowls and top with remaining pumpkin cubes and heated feta.

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book review

The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of “Unadoptables” Taught Me About Service, Hope and Healing By Susannah Charleson Reviewed By: Jennifer Ludwig, Reference/Young Adult Librarian, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

hat does October mean to you? For dogs living in shelters across the country, October means National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and the increased chance of finding a potential forever home. Not looking to adopt? You might change your mind after reading Susannah Charleson’s The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of “Unadoptables” Taught Me About Service, Hope, and Healing. The New York Times bestselling author of Scent of the Missing follows up here with new tales of the amazing relationship between canine and human. Charleson shows through heart-warming and sometimes tearinducing real-life stories that some dogs are greatly underestimated. If given proper training and a new ‘leash’ on life, a dog scheduled for death can become a person’s best chance for life.

Charleson describes in great detail her work rescuing shelter dogs, her possibility dogs, sometimes days before they are to be euthanized. Honing their untapped abilities helps her determine if their skill set would make them a good fit to become psychiatric service dogs. Psychiatric service dogs are trained to sense changes in their owners, from their moods to the way they walk and work to distract their human to help ward off a panic attack or post-traumatic stress flashback. If the owner proceeds into an attack, the dogs are trained to alert other people in the area that help is needed and return to their owner to provide comfort. These dogs become an inseparable part of their human’s life, and in turn receive the love and affection that they’ve always wanted and deserved. The most poignant tale in the entire book might just be Charleson’s own. She openly admits to having OCD (obsessive compulsive

disorder) as a result of a traumatic search and rescue test gone wrong, and is also afflicted with kidney disease. While finding trainable dogs for others, she is literally handed her own angel by a concerned neighbor. Jake Piper comes to Susannah lost, starving, and left for dead by a family on the move. Even though Susannah initially thinks she can’t possibly take another dog, Jake’s natural qualities and his determination in life are too much to ignore. Today, Susannah uses Jake as a demonstration dog for other dogs-in-training, as well as a valued helpmate for her own physical and mental needs. Any dog lover should pick up a copy of The Possibility Dogs today. Just remember, you’ve been warned; afterwards, you may just want to go get a lovable unadoptable of your own.

boom Book Picks

Revolutionary Road By: Richard Yates

Peyton Place By: Grace Metalious

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof By: Tennessee Williams

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healthy living

Bone Up Minimally Invasive Option Offers Quick Recovery from Spinal Compression Fractures By: Bryan Boyer, M.D.

id you know that 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime? Did you know that spinal compression fractures are the most common types of osteoporotic fractures?

Osteoporosis causes more than 700,000 spinal fractures annually in the U.S., more than hip and wrist fractures combined. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle and prone to fractures, is one of the most potentially debilitating diseases facing todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging population. When something as simple as a cough or a sneeze can cause minuscule fractures in the spine, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see how everyday life can cause the problem to become incredibly worse over time. At the same time, body weight bearing down on these fractures causes bones to collapse and eventually compress upon each other, causing severe chronic pain. Until a few years ago, treatment options were limited to bed rest, pain medication or sometimes a futile attempt at bracing. But medical advances in the past decade have opened up new possibilities for patients living with the almost unbearable pain of spinal fractures. Two minimally invasive procedures help stabilize the fracture by the injection of orthopedic cement: Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. 10

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“Medical advances in the past decade have opened up new possibilities for patients living with the almost unbearable pain of spinal fractures.” Vertebroplasty was first introduced as a way to relieve the pain. A more recent improvement in the technique, called Kyphoplasty, uses special balloons to improve the height of the collapsed bone as well as create a safer environment in which to inject the cement. The result is considerable long-term or permanent relief from pain caused by the fracture, as well as improved mobility. Left untreated, however, spinal fractures can lead to unrelenting chronic pain and spinal deformity known as kyphosis. With each new fracture, the spine becomes increasingly curved, making it harder to perform simple tasks of everyday life such as walking, stretching, lifting or sleeping. By helping to relieve pain and straighten out the spine we can now help return patients to the activities they may have had to leave behind. Over the past 10 years I have seen patients in severe distress respond to Kyphoplasty, with amazing results. One day they are in excruciating pain and after the procedure they are quickly back to their normal lives. Kyphoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under a light general anesthetic or sedation. The incisions are small enough that they do not require stitches, but rather are closed with steri-strips. Most patients return home after only a few hours and are allowed to resume normal activities almost immediately. The next day patients can shower, after which Band-Aids can be used to cover the incisions. Some patients may have a little soreness from the procedure, but most notice that their fracture pain has lessened or is altogether gone. Often times it is not just the patient with the fracture that is suffering, but also the spouse or a family member who has to change their life and schedules to accommodate the patient. In my opinion, Kyphoplasty is the best option for treating these fractures and quickly returning people back to their everyday activities. •••

Debunking the Myths Myth #1: Most people don’t need to worry about osteoporosis. Millions of Americans – 54 million to be exact – have low bone density or osteoporosis. In fact, about one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. The disease causes an estimated two million broken bones every year. Myth #2: Osteoporosis is only a problem for older Caucasian women. While osteoporosis is common among white women, men and women of all races can have the disease. Also, while the disease is more common in older people, it can strike at any age. Myth #3: You don’t need to worry about osteoporosis if you break a bone from a serious fall or accident. Broken bones in people over the age of 50 can be the first sign of low bone density or osteoporosis. Broken bones from serious falls or accidents are often related to osteoporosis. Myth #4: People with osteoporosis can feel their bones getting weaker Osteoporosis is commonly called a “silent disease.” Often, breaking a bone is the first clue you have osteoporosis. Some people learn that they have osteoporosis after they lose height from one or more broken bones in the spine. These broken bones can even occur without any noticeable pain. Myth #5: Osteoporosis isn’t serious. Broken bones from osteoporosis can be very painful and serious. Broken bones can affect physical, mental and emotional health, and in some cases, result in death. It is important to take steps throughout your life to protect your bones.

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TRAVELER

My DAY TRIP Companion:

How It All Started

eeing the police car’s flashing lights in my rearview mirror, I pulled off the road outside Constantine, Michigan. I got my license out, grimacing as I looked at my friend, Dave, in the passenger seat. After pointing out that I’d been speeding, the officer looked at my license and said, “You write for the newspaper. I read your column all the time.” Bending down and looking through the window at Dave, he said, “Is that Best-Ever Friend Dave?” Dave admitted he was. As the officer walked back to his car with my license, Dave and I looked at each other in amazement. Here we were an hour from home and a complete stranger had recognized us because of my day trip column. When the officer just gave me a warning, we thanked him profusely. As we pulled away, we laughed - not because I didn’t get a ticket - but because of our unexpected “fame.” I had been writing the column for five years and had no idea how wide the readership was.

By: Phyllis Rose

in my column. Our first trip was to Holland, Michigan. I still remember the beginning of that column. “Forget the apples,” I wrote. “A day away is what keeps the doctor away.” Since then, our decade of day tripping has taken us as far east as Detroit, as far south as Battleground, Indiana, as far north as Ludington, Michigan, and as far west as Oak Park, Illinois. On each trip, I drive and Dave is the navigator. Early on, we used maps, but then progressed to Mapquest. I printed out directions and gave them to Dave. Now, I have OnStar, so Dave sits back and enjoys, except when we make a wrong turn despite OnStar’s guidance. Then, things can get interesting. Photo: Phyllis Rose

How I got to that point had begun several years before at a travel writers’ conference in Florida. Returning home, I contacted the travel editor of the Kalamazoo newspaper to propose a day trip column, giving ideas about places to go within two to three hours of the Kalamazoo/Portage, Michigan area. After writing three sample columns, I received the go ahead for a monthly column. So, I asked Dave to accompany me and our day-tripping adventures began. But how had Dave come into my life? I had been freelancing for the newspaper doing news and feature articles when I was asked to coordinate a team of teen writers. It was a natural fit because I was working full-time as a high school English and journalism teacher. The teen-written opinion column was to appear on the op-ed page, edited by Dave Hager, who was also a columnist for the paper. So we began working together, becoming fast friends, sharing a love of writing, music, books, theater, history and, of course, travel. When writing his newspaper column, Dave called me BestEver Friend Phyllis. So, Dave became Best-Ever Friend Dave 12

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On a recent trip to Kokomo, we were following OnStar directions to stay on a certain road for several miles and then turn right, simple enough. Suddenly, OnStar said, “You have left the planned route!” But we hadn’t. We asked for new directions to be downloaded, but soon we were chastised again for leaving the route. Dave dug into the glove box for maps, but I didn’t have any. (Dave always wants maps, not technology!) So, we pulled off the highway and into the parking lot of a tiny post office in Oakford, Indiana, and called the OnStar advisor who couldn’t find us on her monitor.

Finally, she suggested we go back the way we had come. She stayed with us until we showed up on her monitor so she could direct us to our destination, the Seiberling Mansion. In the meantime, we realized that the road we were on originally had been rerouted onto a brand new bypass, not yet on OnStar’s radar. When we got back home, I got AAA maps for Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois so we are ready should OnStar fail us again. Our day tripping adventures have shown us our differences. We still laugh about our hike in the Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary, an Audubon sanctuary, near Hastings, Michigan. Here’s what I wrote: “Our Audubon adventure ‘oughtabeen’ a segment on ‘America’s Funniest Videos.’ It combined Best-Ever Friend Dave, citybred who loves the outdoors, the more rustic the better, walking around like he’s in la la land and not out in the middle of nowhere and me, countrybred, who loves a walk in the park, but not a rustic ramble over shifting log bridges, sinking boardwalks, and a seemingly unending trail, where I’m wondering if I’m going to have to call 911 to come find us.” Finally, we reached the end of the trail and treated ourselves to a big lunch at the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro in Hastings. We had earned it, including dessert - a hot blueberry crisp for Dave and for me a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie topped with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a cherry. Dave

always chooses fruity desserts while I’m a chocoholic. After nine years of day tripping, we were sad when the newspaper downsized and discontinued my column. So, I began looking for another publication where I could share our adventures. When I saw BOOM was looking for writers, I e-mailed suggesting I write the column for them. Fortunately, they agreed and for the last year I’ve been writing for a wider audience in the Michiana area.

Photo: Phyllis Rose

As my newspaper column gained wider recognition, people - like the Constantine police officer - recognized me when I was out and about because the paper published my photo with the column. As I’m out and about with Best-Ever Friend Dave visiting places to write about for BOOM, I hope to meet new readers who enjoy the wonderful towns, villages and historic sites in Michiana. If you don’t recognize me, you’ll surely recognize Dave. With his gray hair, beard, twinkling blue eyes and red cheeks, he looks like Santa Claus.

Just be sure to say, “Hi,” and we can talk travel. •••

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traveler

Way to Go!

By: Cyndy Searfoss

Plan for a Fun Family Trip

Ahh,

the perfect family trip – it can be as elusive as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Like Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Vacation, we dream of rolling through breath-taking scenery while we enjoy the company of the people we love, on our way to a fun-filled destination – only to find that reality falls short. There are ways, though, that help make sure the big family trip is nearly flawless. Planning ahead is the key to success! First, make sure everyone (especially the adults) is on the same page about what the trip involves as well as his or her expectations for the trip. Putting three – or more – generations together for an extended period of time can be stressful, especially if everyone has different ideas about what makes a perfect vacation. Holding a least one family meeting before making and final plans (especially reservations) to decide where you’re going, how you’re getting there, how everyone wants to spend their time and who will be responsible financially for what parts of the trip is a necessity. Having a budget planned in advance will make life easier on the trip. 14

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If you’re driving, make sure everyone is on board with how long you plan to be on the road each day, who will be driving, how often you plan to stop, if meals will be eaten at restaurants or picnic stops and who will be paying for gas. Chances are good that everyone will have to compromise on something… but some things such as bathroom breaks and stopping for gas will be nonnegotiable. For longer trips, flying may be a better option. Some destinations, particularly theme parks and large urban areas, have resorts or hotels that offer around-the-clock shuttle service, eliminating the need to rent a car. The downside is that eating off-site or sightseeing requires using public transportation or walking.

Here are a few other things to keep in mind: • Plan for Delays – So far in 2014, 22% of all domestic flights have been delayed, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Another 3% were cancelled, meaning you have a one in four chance of spending more time getting to your destination. It’s wise to have an extra set of clothes for everyone as well as ways to keep younger travelers entertained. Road construction can slow things down as well so having a spare snack bag and new game or movie tucked away is a good idea. • Schedule in Down Time – Tight schedules are stressful and tiring, neither of which contribute to having a good time. Make sure to include time every day for the family to relax together or separately. • Be Flexible – The larger the group of people traveling together, the more likely it is that complications will be come up. From flat tires to sudden illnesses to cranky babies, sometimes even the bestlaid plans have to be revised. Investing in travel insurance for flights is worth looking in to, especially for longer trips or for those who have health issues. • Timing Can Be Everything – Traveling in the off-season or on non-peak days is not only less expensive, it can also be less frustrating for a bigger group. Theme parks are also less crowded during the off-season, a real boon for anyone traveling with younger children. • You Don’t Have to do Everything as a Family – A garden tour is on your “mustsee” list but the kids want to play puttputt. Family togetherness doesn’t have to be a 24/7 activity; swap stories over dinner and let everyone enjoy some time in smaller groups. And finally, remember that no trip is ever perfect. While it may not seem so fun at the time, best vacation stories are often the ones about the mix-ups or things that went wrong. A June picnic in the snow may feel like a disaster for the adults but chances are good that the kids will remember the snowball fight as one of the best parts of the trip… and that they’ll want to pass along the fun of an extended family trip to their children someday. •••

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The traveler

Places To Go

For Special

Meals

The Old Republic

By: Phyllis Rose Photos: Phyllis Rose

Same old. Same old. That describes my dining out habits. Every Sunday, you’ll find me at Chili’s eating their margarita grilled chicken. But for special occasions or just a change of pace, I opt for something historic, elegant and worlds away from same old, same old.

Here are four of my favorites for elegant dining, impeccable service and wonderful memories:

Indiana The Old Republic

New Carlisle, IN The Old Republic, 304 E. Michigan, an Italianate style home built for Jeremiah Service in 1860, stands on a hill overlooking New Carlisle. Here, you can enjoy a home-cooked meal, since members of Historic New Carlisle prepare the food for the themed teas and luncheons. And you’ll dine in style in this elegant mansion, restored by Historic New Carlisle. When we visited for a Paris-themed tea, the tables were adorned with Eiffel Tower candleholders and Paris-themed napkins. At our table were several other guests who also enjoy good food, historic homes and travel. The buffet table was filled with delightful finger foods from little sandwiches to delicate pastries. There was so much food, we got to go back for seconds. After the tea, we visited the local history museum in the mansion’s summer kitchen. It’s an enjoyable look into the town’s past with school memorabilia, photographs, scrapbooks and business documents. Upcoming special events include Holiday Luncheons on November 22 at 11:30 and 1:30; Breakfast with Santa on November 30 at 9 and 11; and a Christmas Tea on December 10 at 2 p.m. Call for reservations.

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Tippecanoe Place

South Bend, IN Arrive early for your lunch or dinner reservation at Tippecanoe Place, 620 W. Washington St. You’ll need that time to explore this 24,000 square foot mansion built between 1888-89 for Clem Studebaker, president of Studebaker Corporation. We purchased a self-guided tour pamphlet to learn about this four story, 40 room mansion with 20 unique fireplaces. On the main level, the Grand Staircase in the Grand Hall grabbed our attention with its large “winged lion” carving. Chicago craftsmen worked for over a year on the staircase’s wood carvings. Intricate wood carving is a highlight throughout the home. The Grand Hall’s fireplace, made of Pompeian marble, is the home’s largest. Each fireplace has a unique design in the firebox such as the dragon in flames in the one in the Grand Hall. Elsewhere, we saw the state dining room on the lower level where the family dined on formal occasions; Clem Studebaker’s den with oak paneling and an original walk-in safe; and the original Otis Elevator installed in 1889 and still in use today. All this set the stage for a delicious meal in one of the mansion’s elegant rooms. We were seated in the library featuring built-in bookcases with beveled glass doors, a coffered ceiling with mahogany beams, and a silver chandelier. My friend and I dined on cheddar cheese soup, stuffed manicotti, penne pasta, and for dessert, German chocolate cake and carrot cake. It’s a good thing we needed to explore more of the house after lunch to work off all the delicious calories.

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Hickory Corners, MI Driving up to the Victorian Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Road, Hickory Corners, you feel like you should have had the chauffeur drive so he could drop you off at the front door rather than having to walk from the parking lot. But that inconvenience is of little consequence once you enter the home. There you’ll bask in the elegance of this summer home built in the 1920s for cereal magnate, W. K. Kellogg. Restored in 2000, the Manor hosts various lunches, teas and special dinners throughout the year. Our favorite times to visit are for their Valentine’s Day and holiday dinners. For the holidays, the manor is decorated superbly with garlands on the hand carved oak staircase, a beautiful Christmas tree in the living room and wreaths throughout the house. Tables are arranged around the Christmas tree and fireplace in the living room or in one of the adjacent rooms. There’s a set four-course menu for the evening such as one we enjoyed of wontons with teriyaki sauce and roasted sesame seeds; fresh arugula with blood oranges and pomegranates; roasted turkey stuffed with oranges and pineapple topped with a sage sauce and a side dish of baked pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme; and carrot cake with a rum sauce. Musicians provide lovely background music, and then afterwards you can take a guided tour of the mansion to learn more about the Kellogg family and their home. Whether you visit for a special tea, brunch, or a specialty dinner, you’ll find wonderful food and the glories of yesteryear.

The Hog House, one of the dining rooms at Southern Exposure.

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Battle Creek, MI On our first visit to Southern Exposure, 11269 N Drive North, Battle Creek, my friend and I stopped just to explore. We discovered beautiful flower gardens, gurgling fountains and a gift shop. But Southern Exposure also offers gardening and home decor workshops and specialty dinners. Hearing about their special springtime in Paris dinner, we signed up. When we arrived, a staff member greeted us and then a valet parked our car. We browsed the gift shop featuring unique home decor items before walking to our assigned dining room, The Milking Parlour.

A holiday table setting at the Kellogg Manor.

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The tables were elegantly decorated, making us feel like we were in a Paris restaurant instead of the former milking parlor in the now restored 1831 barn. The other dining rooms are the Hog House and the Corn Crib, reflecting the site’s former life as a farm. Our special meal featured filet mignon with glazed carrots and au gratin potatoes and then creme brulee for dessert. Seated at a table with five other people, we enjoyed conversations about our lives and our love of travel. After dessert, our server brought long-stemmed red roses for the men to give to their wives or girlfriends. Southern Exposure’s seasonal schedule is filled with workshops - many of which also feature a meal - and specialty dinners. Be sure to visit soon since Southern Exposure is closed from January to March. So, when you tire of the same old, same old, make a reservation at one of these special venues. Your taste buds and your memories will thank you for a long time to come. ••• boom | OCTIBER 2014

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By: Margo and Jim Bell

emember Saturday afternoons holed up in a dark theater, or watching under a starry sky at the drive-in, those double-feature creepies sent out by such studios as Hammer Films or American International? Some were funny (e.g., Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, 1977); others were downright terrifying (Night of the Living Dead, 1968). The bigger studios gave us their share, getting more graphic with the advent of special effects such as tech shots and props, makeup, etc.

Get your spine (and brain) tingling by answering the following: 1. What horror movie has the most sequels? a. Halloween b. Dracula c. Friday the 13th d. Frankenstein e. The Blob

4. What was the first horror film to win and Oscar? a. Nosferatu (1922) b. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) c. Phantom of the Opera (1943) d. Gaslight (1944) e. Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

2. Which actors were considered for the role of Jack Torrance in The Shining (1980)? a. Jack Nicholson b. Robin Williams c. Robert De Niro d. John Voight e. Michael Moriarty f. Harrison Ford g. All of the above

5. Which actress was not considered for the role of Chris McNeil in The Exorcist (1973)? a. Piper Laurie b. Jane Fonda c. Audrey Hepburn d. Ellen Burstyn e. Anne Bancroft

3. Which actor was not considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs (1991)? a. Daniel Day-Lewis b. Derek Jacobi c. Sean Connery d. Frank Langella e. Anthony Hopkins

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6. What two “firsts” were featured in the movie Psycho (1960)? a. First film based on an actual killer b. First showing of a flushing toilet c. First use of a MacGuffin d. First use of a body double e. First slasher film 7. What horror movie made the most profit at the box office? a. The Conjuring (2013) b. The Ring (2002) c. The Blair Witch Project (1999) d. Scream (1996) e. The Amityville Horror (1979)

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By: Rita Miller

My granddaughter asked me to take her to the house “with the sign.” As I looked for constructions signs or “for sale” signs and saw nothing on the street, she pointed to a house with a wreath on the door. Large or small, expensive or cheap, that first sight of the front door can make a big impact! The cooler weather got me thinking about fall décor so I decided to start right at the front door.

Bring Out Your Inner Martha Stewart

By nature, I’m not a crafty person. I’m the type of homeowner who drags a bale of hay, a yellow potted mum and a scarecrow on a stick over to the lamppost, ties it all together and claps my hands that fall decorating is done! This year, I’m being a little braver and decided on a plan to celebrate the colors of fall. My plan highlights three areas: the front door, the dining room table and the back patio. This plan also limits me to $100 in spending and requires me to be a little crafty.

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I started by looking at the Web and in stores for fall ideas. It became apparent that you could easily decorate your home if you had unlimited income. There are any number of wreaths, plants, metal decorations and all sorts of other items that can be purchased and put around the house. I wanted something a little more personal.

Make Your Front Entrance Pop

My front door is big, with no screen, so I know I needed a large wreath to make an impact. I purchased a large grapevine wreath, 24 inches in diameter. This type of wreath is very versatile since it is sturdy and has openings between the intertwined vines that allow a crafter to insert dried or artificial flowers or floral picks (these are decorations on a hard stem) into the wreath. I purchased two bunches of artificial fall flowers at the craft store. These are often on sale and coupons are found in the local paper. I picked out a yard of wired sheer ribbon in fall colors to complement my wreath. After I assembled the items, the fun part began! It’s easy to clip the flowers off of the bunch, leaving a stem of about two inches. Insert the flowers into the wreath openings. You can use a hot glue gun to keep them in place, but I chose to just put them into the wreath, allowing me to remove them after the season and reuse the wreath form for another wreath in spring. I finished the wreath with a bow made from the ribbon. Total cost was $19.67 and it looks great on my door! 20

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Next was my dining room table. I have an ivory tablecloth that I use for every season. If you look closely at it, there are embossed poinsettias in the fabric, but with placemats and a big centerpiece, you’d never know that you’re dining on a Christmas tablecloth as you eat Easter’s ham! At the craft store, I purchased one yard of a fall fabric. It has a dark background and yellow sunflowers on it, very nice against an ivory background. I draped it in the center of my table, hiding the rough edges. In the center of that I put two bunches of flowers in the same colors as the cloth. I found the flowers at the craft store in the 90% off clearance rack! Also at the craft store were packaged burlap leaves, about three inches in diameter. I picked up a package of plain green leaves and a package of multicolored leaves that had reds, yellows and browns in the pattern. On the web I found a free printable alphabet, printed out the letters for FALL, cut those out and glued to the leaves, alternating multi and green leaves in the word FALL. I clipped those to my ivory napkins with cork board clothespins, found at the store also. The total cost of the fabric and the napkin embellishments was $2.44.

Create A Fall Edible Garden

Decorating the outside deck required outside help! PJ Ellis, a local Bethel student who studies agriculture, also works on a farm and is very knowledgeable about plants. I asked him to come over and give me some ideas for outdoor fall planting. He brought books and pictures, as we decided on edible plants in container gardens. I purchased three planters (all marked down at the store) and soil. He brought me seed packages and over the course of several weeks, we started a container gardens for the patio, with lettuce and beets as our main crops. Total cost was $54.73. Not only are they beautiful, but they are edible!

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I did round out my fall decorating with bright yellow mums for the porch and patio and a delightful dish of homemade cinnamon-cherry potpourri purchased at the Plymouth Blueberry Festival. Altogether, I stayed in my $100 budget range and I had fun creating some nice things for my home! •••

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s the season begins to change from summer to fall, I am reminded of a late 80’s fad when women had their “colors done” to determine what season they were and what palate of colors looked best on them. They used these colors as their guide when shopping for clothes. I never had it professionally done but my skin tone and hair color classified me as a winter. While the colors associated with winter are deep jewel tones and are anything but drab. I didn’t want to be a winter – winter is dark, drab, dreary and for those who suffer from sun deprivation, depressing! I always longed to be a fall, a season full of the shades of gold, orange, yellow and rich brown. I am also reminded of the old slogan for a hair color company which claimed that "blondes have more fun." (Blondes by the way are summer!) I never believed that blondes had more fun than the auburn haired freckle faced ladies of the fall. Oh glorious autumn, the crunch of the leaves under your feet, the crispness in the air and let’s not forget the spectacular colors of the leaves. There is at no time a more beautiful display of nature than in the fall. Fall has always been my favorite season. Discovering your colors can say what looks best on you. Selecting your favorite season of the year also states when you feel your best and could also reveal your approach on life.

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By: Margo Bell

Imagine breaking open a hot, fluffy biscuit and spreading the halves with a mix of butter and honey. Or just mouth-stripping a spoon coated with the sweet sticky treat. MMM! What could be better? Here’s more: A Most Ancient of Foods

We Boomers are among the latest generations to love honey. This wholly natural product, made from flowers by bees and extracted from their hives, dates back to millions of years, with beekeeping recorded as early as 700 BC. Ancient Egyptians offered honey to their river gods. “Honey lasts forever; it’s a food that never spoils,” states Cindy Sheets, Co-Manager of Sweet Life Honey Farm in Huntington, Indiana. “Honey has been found in the tombs of Egyptian kings, and it was (found to be) still good. Not quite sure who would want to taste it,” she says with a laugh. Honey is mentioned in the Bible. Roman soldiers smeared it on wounds to promote healing. The world’s oldest fermented beverage is mead, a wine made with honey, although it really isn’t wine as we know it. Mead, still made today, is its own alcoholic category. The term “honeymoon” comes from couples drinking mead for a month after the wedding to ensure that their firstborn would be a boy.

How It’s Made

Older worker bees (field bees) visit flowers to suck up nectar, a water-sugar liquid that enters an organ in the bees’ stomachs called the honey stomach. They then fly back to the hives where younger worker bees (house bees) use their tube like proboscises to extract the nectar and, with special enzymes, turn it into watery, unripe honey for placement in open cells of the hive. Bees flutter their wings to create a draft to evaporate water; more is extracted out of the honey with their proboscises. In the final step bees cover the cells with a layer of wax, sealing off the honey. At this stage the honey is ripe and ready for consumption. Some honey producers have their own hives. For example, Sweet Life Honey Farms maintains 300 hives, mostly in northeastern Indiana. Others will bring in honey from other sources. Laney Family Honey Company, Inc., in North Liberty, Indiana gets honey from as far away as North Dakota and Florida, but, according to co-producer Linda

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Safeguarding the Honey

“One of the most challenging things in beekeeping is just keeping our bees alive,” observes Sheets. “Mites, colony collapse disorder, beetles, chemicals used on crops and yards, and severe weather take a toll on bees.” Laney Family Honey Company, Inc., Laney, “We try to buy comb honey from sources within 300 miles, not only to ease delivery but also to keep it regional/local. If we specify that we want honey still in the comb—which is very fragile and more expensive—it is usually delivered by the beekeeper in small batches in a car or pickup truck to protect it from rough handling.” To receive straight honey, Laney explains that it arrives in already extracted liquid form in a 55-gallon, food-grade drum holding 640 pounds of honey. “We might buy 10, 20, or 30 drums, so it will be on pallets on a large flat-bed truck.” Combs are placed in a “spinner,” or extractor, which pulls out the honey to be stored in drums or barrels. The empty combs are returned to the hives so bees can refill them with honey. “Everything in the honeybee world is recyclable,” Laney says. To make whipped honey (which is less drippy and easier to control on a piece of bread), smooth—but not grainy— granulated honey is mixed in with liquid honey. The mixture spins for 10-15 minutes to introduce air, then chilled in jars for 10 days. The chilling process allows the granules to spread rapidly so that the honey becomes thick, light and spreadable. Honey is inherently Kosher; however, to be certified as such, a rabbi from the certifying agency inspects the facility throughout the year to ensure that the producer is in compliance. The inspector checks types of equipment, container sources, additives such as cinnamon and vanilla, and that there are no dairy, beef or pork products intermingling with the honey production and facility.

Laney explains that honey can be laced with chemicals, so beekeepers must follow guidelines when they medicate their hives, or treat for mites and other parasites. “Usually treatment is done during the fall and winter months when the hive populations are low and no honey is being produced,” she points out. “Treatments are removed from the hive before nectar flow starts in April.” Moreover, since 2004 the FDA has been cracking down on imported Chinese honey because it was found to contain carcinogens.

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A Product for Good Health

Despite its sugar content, honey’s low pH (acid) and high water makeup creates an unfriendly environment for bacteria and other microorganisms. This, along with the enzymes produced by bees, may explain its usefulness in healing wounds and burns, and why it was found in such pure form in ancient tombs. Honey is also an excellent source of vitamins (including C), minerals and amino acids, and is a great source of energy. In addition, honey aids in sleep, allergy relief, calcium absorption, and when mixed with lemon, weight loss. It is a fat-free, cholesterol-free product. The Laney producers strain the honey through coarse strainers to remove chunks of wax and other debris. The resulting honey is raw, i.e., not filtered, because filtering removes pollen grains, enzymes and other nutrients considered

beneficial. Nor is the honey pasteurized because the process destroys nutrients and gives the honey a burnt taste. Honey should be stored at room temperature or in the freezer. Refrigeration will make it crystallize quickly. Crystals aren’t harmful and are the result of a variety of factors, such as high pollen count, but crystallized honey may be difficult to spread. To remove crystals, place the glass jar in a pan of simmering water, stirring the honey until the crystals are gone. Plastic containers of crystallized honey may be microwaved for a few seconds.

Honey Products

There are as many types of honey as there are flowers, often hundreds of types. Depending on crop yield, Sweet Life produces three: Spring Blossom that has a light color and mild taste, which Sheets considers the most delicious. Summer Blossom is the most common and is made from a variety of Midwest flowers, including clover. Autumn Blossom is darker in color and mixes in summer flower nectar with that of autumn flowers that may include pumpkin blossoms, asters and goldenrod. Laney’s varietals include strong, molasses-like Buckwheat, tart like Blueberry and Cranberry, Locust (from their North Liberty hives and probably the sweetest) and Orange Blossom, judged to be the fruitiest. Other honey products include throat drops, soaps, creams, body lotions and candles. •••

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BOO-m! Answers By: Margo and Jim Bell

1-c: Friday the 13th with 10 sequels. Well, 6-b, e: Marion Crane flushed the motel

actually, the 2009 movie of the same name was a reboot—an alternate version of the 1980 original. Yet another reboot is scheduled to debut on March 13, 2015, the thirteenth theatrical release of this film. Halloween(1978) had seven sequels and two remakes; Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) had nine.

2-g: Book author Stephen King, gave a thumb down to De Niro, Williams and Ford. But it didn’t matter in that Jack Nicholson was producer Stanley Kubrick’s first choice anyway. The filming of The Shining was so stressful that it made actress Shelly Duvall’s hair fall out! 3-d: Originally Gene Hackman, who came in with Orion Studios to co-finance Silence of the Lambs, was slated to direct and perhaps star as the cannibalistic Dr. Lecter, but Hackman dropped out of the project. Director Jonathan Demme approached Sean Connery for the lead part. When Connery turned it down, the role went to Anthony Hopkins. The sleeper hit went on to win Oscars in all top five categories: Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally), Best Director (Demme) and Best Picture¬¬, becoming only the third movie with such a sweep. 4-b: Paramount Studios approached John

toilet in order to get rid of paper pieces containing evidence of stolen money. The low-budget box-office hit, loosely based on serial killer Ed Gein, was deemed the first slasher film, i.e., one employing graphic violence often using a sharp object. And what is a MacGuffin? It’s a plot device, such as an object or goal, that the actor is pursuing but has no real significance to the plot. An earlier example of this is in the 1941 film The Maltese Falcon. In Psycho the MacGuffin is the $40,000 Marion Crane steals from her employer. Postnote: Psycho kept some people out of the shower stall the way Jaws cleared the beaches!

7-c: It cost $22,000 to make The Blair Witch Project, yet the film brought in $240.5 million worldwide! It was shot in only eight days with only three actors (some minor speaking parts included locals being interviewed). Postproduction was done in eight months. The movie spawned a series of young adult books, a comic book and video games. With the written introduction, shakiness of hand-held cameras, and actors improvising lines, many filmgoers (including us) thought the film was a documentary. In fact, it drew a slew of visitors to the film’s location site, Burkittsville, Maryland. SOURCES: Wikipedia, Notstarring and others.

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Barrymore to revive his role as the duopersonality character in the 1920 film, but the actor since then was under contract with MGM. So the part when to Frederic March who won an Oscar for Best Actor in the 1931 version. Another remake of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde came 10 years later starring Spencer Tracy.

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1. The Changing of Fall Leaves 2. Apple Picking and Making Homemade Applesauce & Dutch Apple Pies 3. Taking the Grandkids to the Pumpkin Patch 4. Scented Candles In Every Room of The House 5. Crockpot Wine with Mulled Spices 6. Crisp Night Air for a Leisure Walk 7. The Crunching of Leaves Under Your Feet 8. Fall Decorating with Acorns, Leaves, Pumpkins, Squash and Other Vegetables 9. Fall Festivals & Church Bake Sales 10. And Ultimately, The Warm Feeling of Family and Friends Gathering Together To Reminisce About The Past Summer Fun

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Loving animals are in need of families!

Rascal:

Rascal is a five-month-old orange Tiger, who at times can be a little rascal. He is energetic and enjoys playing with cat toys, but has also been known to go for shoestrings, lens caps and ponytails. Nothing is off limits to this fun loving little kitten.

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Spike is a two-year-old Bulldog mix and is just as sweet and cute as his picture. He loves people and would make a wonderful and fun canine companion.

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As his picture and name implies, Aslan is a truly majestic senior cat. He is an eight-year-old male with a beautiful long orange coat. Aslan would make a perfect feline companion for someone who is looking for the perfect lap cat.

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OCTOBER 2014 Events

The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates. October 1st

Wednesday Walking Club

10:00 AM St. Patrick’s County Park: Brown Barn

Boomers, meet other people interested in walking for fitness on the scenic park trails. Each walk will last 40 minutes, followed by brain-boosting paper and pencil activities from Memorial BrainWorks. Registration and payment ($18 per person for six sessions) are required. To register call 574-654-3155.

October 2nd

Bethel Theatre Presents: The 39 Steps 7:30 P.M. Everest Rohrer Auditorium, Bethel College

This mystery play is about a man with a boring life then meets a woman with a thick accent who says she is a spy. When he takes her home, she ends up murdered where a mysterious organization called “39 Steps” is looking for him. This play will keep you on the edge of your seat but add a little bit of laughs along the way. Price is $15 per person.

October 3rd

Make your own scarecrow and hayride at Bendix Woods 6:00 P.M. Bendix Woods County Park

Welcome the fall season with a hayride and build your own scarecrow at Bendix Woods County Park! Scarecrow materials will be provided, but you may bring your own outfits, hats and accessories. (One scarecrow per family, please.) The evening includes a campfire and s’mores, too! Registration and payment ($15 per family) are required. To register call 574-654-3155.

Goshen First Fridays: Homecoming 5:00 P.M. Downtown Goshen

One of the best things about the fall time is homecoming, bratwurst and pumpkins! Goshen’s festival will include polka, clogging, jazz, swing, dancing, hay rides and yummy treats. There will be free activities for all kids to join in on. For more information, please visit their website for more information at www.cityonthego.org. 30

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DTSB First Fridays: Kid’s Night Out 5:00 P.M. Downtown South Bend

Every Friday of each month, Downtown South Bend businesses will stay open later for residents to enjoy live musical performances, kids’ activities, food and drinks and many specials.

October 4th

Natural Inks and Reed Pens

9:00 A.M. Ferrettie Baugo Creek County Park: Baugo Station Discover the way people wrote for centuries, before ballpoints and texting. Use materials from nature to make ink and natural pens, then practice writing. All materials provided. Ages 8 to adult. Children will need adult help. Registration and payment ($3 per person) required. To register call 574-654-3155.

Brownie Girl Scouts: Wonders of Water 9:00 P.M. St. Patrick's County Park: Brown Barn

Experience the many Wonders of Water that are a part of your Girl Scout Journey. Learn the amazing things water can do; become friends with a stream; meet some tiny creatures that can tell us about water pollution and ponds; learn how you can keep water clean and healthy for the world! Registration and payment ($5 per scout) are required. For more information, please call 574-654-3155.

October 7th Plain and Fancy

8:00 P.M. The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres

A New Yorker and his girlfriend drive to Birdin-Hand, Pennsylvania to sell some property. There they are surrounded by an Amish community where their speech, clothes and habits have remained the same for centuries. Ticket prices range from $7 to $48 per person.

October 8th

Wednesday Wine Walks (Beer Walk) 5:00 P.M. Downtown South Bend

Choose your starting point and enjoy an evening stroll through downtown South Bend. You will receive three wine tastings and three complimentary appetizers at each participating restaurant. Participating restaurants include Baker’s Bar and Café, Café Navarre, Ciao’s Lounge, East Bank Emporium, LaSalle Grille, The Vine and so many others. Price is $40 per person.

October 10th - October 11th Oktoberfest 2014

6:00 P.M. Arclight Brewing Company, Watervliet, MI

Oktoberfest 2014 will benefit Community Hospital Foundation, Watervliet and will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on October 11. The event features bratwurst from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the “Bratwurst Capital of the World” and music from Wil Smaka’s MusicConnection Polka Band. Handcrafted beers, wines and sodas will be available to purchase and a raffle for two round-trip tickets to Munich Oktoberfest, 2015, will be held. Tickets are $50 and available by calling (269) 927-5143 or online at www.lakelandhealth.org/Oktoberfest.

4th Annual Amish Acres Corvette Rally 8:00 A.M. Amish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort

The Amish Acres Corvette Rally is becoming on the biggest Corvette Rally in Indiana. There will be a free breakfast served from 8-10 A.M. Price is $5 per person.

October 11

“House of Frightenstein” Haunted House 6:00 P.M. South Bend Civic Theatre

Prepare yourself for chills and thrills as the South Bend Civic Theatre presents a theatrical Haunted House experience. The “House of Frightenstein” will happen in conjunction with SBCT’s upcoming World Premiere adaption of Mary Shelley’s

“Frankenstein” at SBCT opening October 17th. Advanced tickets are $10 or at the door is $15. This event is for ages 12 and up. For more information, please call 574-234-1112.

October 12th

Portraits in the Park

10:00 A.M. St. Patrick's County Park: Hurwich Shelter

The colors are changing and it is the perfect season to capture photos of your beautiful family! Professional photographer Joe Colpitts will offer “Portraits in the Park.” Receive a 20-minute photo shoot, one 8x10 portrait and access to portraits to share. Additional photos can be purchased. Sessions are limited and by appointment only. Rain date is Oct 19. Registration and payment are required by Oct 8. To register call 574-654-3155.

October 13th

Monthly Meditation Yoga

5:30 P.M. Elkhart Environmental Center

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

October 16th Brian Regan

7:30 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center

Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Seating is $39.50. For more information, please call 574-235-9190.

October 17th

The Girlfriend’s Weekend

10:00 A.M. Amish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort

Want a fun and relaxing girlfriend’s getaway not far from home? No kids, no husbands, no pets, no cooking, no laundry and no lists awaits you at the Amish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort in Nappanee.

Chicago

8:00 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center

Who doesn’t love the musical, Chicago? This weekend, Chicago will be performed at the Morris Performing Arts Center at 8 P.M. on Friday and 2 P.M. and 8 P.M. on Saturday. For more information, please visit their website at www.theatreleague.com.

Thoroughly Modern Millie 7:30 P.M. The Lerner Theatre

This high-spirited musical romp has taken Broadway by storm and winning several awards. The play tells a story of a woman who just moved to the city based in the 1920’s. Ticket pricing ranges from $12 to $18 per person.

Haunted Harvest

7:00 P.M. Hannah & Friends Neighborhood

Haunted Harvest is a fun Halloween party and fundraiser to benefit the special needs community and programs at Hannah and Friends Neighborhood. There will be a live band, delicious food and spooky décor. Ticket pricing is $50 per person and you must be 21 years old and over to attend. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit their website at www. hauntedharvest2014.eventbrite.com.

Hoedown & Hog Roast

5:30 P.M. Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds

This second annual Hoedown and Hog Roast is sponsored by the Goshen Hospital and Health Care foundation to help benefit the Ed Bradford Family Health Career 4-H Scholarship. Ticket pricing is $20 per person.

October 26th

Newton Parks Annual Halloween Walk 7:00 P.M. Newton Park

For only a dollar per person, get dressed up in your costume and bring a bag of goodies. This event is for children only.

October 24th

October 28th

7:30 P.M. Elkhart Civic Theatre

7:30 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center

Young Frankenstein: The Musical This musical has new twists and turns that will keep you laughing all night long. Due to strong language and sexual situations, this musical isn’t suitable for children. Ticket pricing ranges from $15 to $17 per person. For more information, please visit their website at www. elkhartcivictheatre.org.

October 25th

Family Drop-In Activities 1:00 P.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Bring the family to Wellfield Botanic Gardens for fun with science. Children can discover the wonders of the gardens through hands-on exploration and crafts. Drop-In any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. No registration necessary. Free with admission. Weather permitting. For more information call 574-266-2006 or visit our website www.wellfieldgardens.org.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, "Long Island Medium," will be appearing live where she will share her incredible ability to communicate with the dead. Witness Theresa's amazing gifts firsthand as she gives live readings to audience members throughout the show. In addition, Theresa will share personal stories about her unique and fascinating life balancing the unpredictability of her psychic gifts while maintaining her role as a typical Long Island wife and mom. For Theresa, this is not just her job ... this is her life. See Theresa Caputo live for an unforgettable and potentially life-changing evening. Tickets range from $36.75-89.75. For more information, please call 800-537-6415.

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