Lakeside Family Magazine October 2011

SERVING: ST. JOSEPH, STEVENSVILLE, BRIDGMAN, NEW BUFFALO & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

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FA M I LY T I M E I S A L W AY S B E T T E R N E A R T H E L A K E

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October

Stops In Southwest Michigan When Pets Begin to Act Their Age The Halloween Candy Buy Back

Trading in Candy for a Very Sweet Cause

OCTOBER 2011

Congratulations!

To the talented July Coloring Winners.

Contributors Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Betsy Tavernier Betsy@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com EXECUTIVE Editor: Kerri White Kerri@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

Anne – Age 3

FAMILY MAGAZINE Advertising Account Manager: Abby Jane Klug Abby@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com LAKESIDE MAGAZINE TERRITORY Manager: Marcy Blesy Marcy@LakesideMagazine.com Creative Director: Jena Bontrager Jena@MichianaFamilyMagazine.com Fashion Editor: Kathy Friend Kathy@MMProd.com Medical Editor: S. Jesse Hsieh, M.D.

Lucas – Age 9

Distribution Managers: Richard Cox – St. Joseph County & Cass County Don Tavernier – Elkhart County

Mimi – Age 10

Michiana Family Magazines would love to hear from you! Please submit press releases, event information and inquiries to: Media@Michianafamilymagazine.com Michiana Family Magazines 5230 Beck Drive Suite #3B Elkhart, IN 46516 PH: 574.293.FAM1 (3261) • FX: 574.217.4700 www.michianafamilymagazine.com Michiana Family Magazines October 2011 Established in 2006.

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The FAMILY Magazine:

Live Your Best:

7 Find the Acorn Contest 9 Fun Fall Hot Spots

14 Frugal Family:

20 Making a Switch to Cloth It’s Easier Than You Think

By Amy Allen Clark

10 In The News

Charity Spotlight:

Book Review:

What is it, and What Can It Do for You?

8 Winter Shadows

Reviewed by Billie Clements

Kids Book Review:

22 The Area Agency on Aging

By Tricia Gorden

SPECIAL FAMILY FEATURES

8 The Name of This Book Is Secret

32 By the Light of the Moon

Family Health:

34 The Compliment Challenge

Reviewed by Maddie

By Evelyn Kirkwood

By Dr. Jesse Hsieh

Changing the World One Compliment at a Time

16 The South Bend Medical Foundation

36 Be an Inspiration

12 Ugh. Bed Bugs.

And its Critical Role in Our Healthcare History

Lakeside Arts:

By Kathy Friend

By Charrise McCrorey

38 Off the Beaten Path

Fall Outings You Need to Know About

14 The Top October Stops

By Stephanie Salisbury

By Dawn Williams

40 A Girl’s Just Gotta Run

Family Boomers:

By Meagan Chruch

By Janice Baiden and Cynthia Harington

42 Go to www.MichianaFamilyMagazine.com

In Southwest Michigan

18 Grandparents can be Champions of Healthy Eating!

Calendar of Events:

for tons of additional family events – updated daily!

Lakeside Family Magazine: 18

MiChild Magazine: Special Parenting Resource Section

MiCorner:

68 Adorable Halloween Costumes 70 Nine Bargain Tips for a Kid’s Birthday Blowout!

Story Time:

69 Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories About Growing Up Scieszka Reviewed by Mary Dlugosz

Special Parenting Feature Section targeting St. Joseph, Stevensville, Bridgeman, New Buffalo and surrounding communities.

LAKESIDE LIVING:

50 Weird, Pretty Strange, Slightly Odd October Factoids 52 Spooktacular Halloween Goodies

BOOK REVIEW:

51 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Reviewed By Alicia Ford

LAKESIDE PETS:

54 When Pets Begin to Act Their Age Tips to Help Your Aging Pet

By Dr. Ed Blesy

LAKESIDE Family Time:

56 What Will The Neighbors Think?

Health:

By Meagan Francis

Finding the Right Way to Combat Childhood Obesity

58 The Halloween Candy Buy Back

72 Maggie Is On a Diet... Should Your Kid Be, Too?

By Chelle Costello

Expecting:

74 Preparing to Bring Home Baby

By Sorah Stein and Shanti Bradley

Mommy & Daddy:

LAKESIDE health:

Trading in Candy for a Very Sweet Cause

By Marcy Blesy

LAKESIDE memories:

60 Halloween Memories from a Few of Southwest Michigan’s Favorite People

76 Beauty

By Dawn Williams

By Jane Suter

62 Colorful Expresssions

And Other Forms of Insanity

78 The Secret to Having a Peaceful Morning How You Can Avoid the Mad-Morning Dash with Your Preschooler

By Dr. John Petersen

LAKESIDE DÉcor:

Making Color Work in Your Home

By Jenny Mitschelen

LAKESIDE COE:

64 Go to www.MichianaFamilyMagazine.com for tons of additional family events – updated daily!

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FROM THE PUBLISHER October is my favorite month of the year, by far! I love the weather, the tailgating, the school activities with the kids, Halloween and the fabulous food of autumn. It’s all good, very good. I seem to get rejuvenated every October. My list of goals always grows this time of year, and my list of commitments grows, too! As a result of my new-found energy, we are extremely busy at The Family Magazines …

Find us at the Harvest Festival in downtown St. Joseph on Saturday, October 8th. Our new Lakeside Family Magazine will release at this festival for our Lakeside readers. Stop by our booth to enter a few fun contests!

Join us at our Kids Expo on Saturday, October 15th at the Elkhart Sports Center!

There will be bounce houses galore, entertainment, vendor booths, contest drawings, concessions, a car safety seat check and much, much more. We hope you bring a carload of kids to our event – kids are free!

We are also launching our first professional women’s magazine called Sassy Magazine.

Find it all over Michiana in local boutiques, salons/spas, corporate offices, Martin’s, Meijer and CVS. Our new publication is designed for the working woman who does it all. Work. Life. Balance. Sass. We think you may love it!

Have a wonderful autumn with your family. Don’t forget to enjoy the little things – pick up a few acorns and remember that “from a tiny acorn, mighty oaks grow.”

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1. Football! Go ND! 2. Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury 3. Creative Halloween Costumes 4. The Crock Pot 5. K-Cups from Dunkin Donuts (now available!)

6. Mums 7. Sushi with great friends (Kelly Jae’s Next Door in Goshen is the best!)

8. Chocolate Brown handbags and trench coats 9. The Twilight Saga 10. The Smell of Autumn 11. The Perfect Fall Wreath 12. Pumpkin Roll 13. Hot Cider 14. Patience

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Find the Hidden Acorn... ...that looks like the acorn pictured to the left for your chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to Sally & Company Hair Designs!

NEW Way to Enter Contest!

Go to: www.michianafamilymagazine.com and click on the acorn symbol on the bottom left side of the website’s home page. Fill out a short entry form and tell us on what page you found the acorn, and you will be entered into this issue’s drawing! Contest ends October 25th, 2011.

Congratulations to Joyce Corwin of Niles for being the September Acorn winner! (Mums for Moms page on Website).

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WHY THE WINE GLASS YOU CHOOSE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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traci CAPELLMAN FULL-TIME MOM AND LOCAL NEWS ANCHOR SHARES HOW SHE TAKES IT ONE DAY AT A TIME.

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live your best

Winter Shadows

By Margaret Buffie

Reviewed by Billie Clements Reference/Young Adult Librarian Harris Branch Library, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library “Winter Shadows” by Margaret Buffie is a well-written story of two young women who share separate but connected lives.

Beatrice and Cass live in the same house in Manitoba along the Red River, just not in the same century.

As Beatrice is driving her horse-drawn sleigh through the snow in the winter of 1856, she suddenly sees an apparition of a redhaired girl in a passing conveyance. The “strange device” passes quickly from view into the blowing snow. Beatrice records this and other events of her life in a diary and also uses this diary to record her thoughts and frustrations with a new stepmother.

Beatrice’s only other confidant is her beloved Cree grandmother who has been moved by the stepmother to an attic room of the house.

Over one hundred fifty years later, Cass is struggling with her unhappy situation and a stepmother she finds unreasonable. As she is cleaning, Cass finds a broach in the original fireplace of her house. While now in possession of the broach, originally belonging to Beatrice, Cass begins to glimpse an earlier world. A diary seems to simply appear on a table in Cass’ room and then Beatrice’s life starts unfolding in the diary entries.

With the broach and diary as a connection, Beatrice and Cass become increasingly aware of one another and have an influence on each other. Their stories become interwoven as each struggles with life decisions and searches for happiness.

Winter shadows hang heavily over the hearts of Beatrice and Cass. Will Beatrice decide to marry a man she does not love, or will she follow her heart? Will Cass come to terms with her new life? How will their encounters with one another transform each girl?

Rich in details and fully developed characters, “Winter Shadows” is a must read. Margaret Buffie has written a fascinating novel that is part time-travel fantasy, part realism and part coming of age.

“Winter Shadows” is recommended for middle school and high school teens.

The Name of this Book is Secret By Pseudonymous Bosch Reviewed by Maddie A 6th Grader

Looking for a book, but bored with all the other ones? Well, you’re in luck because I’m here to tell you about an amazing book

by Pseudonymous Bosch called “The Name of This Book Is Secret.” It’s a fun, exciting and mysterious book that will make you think about what you just read.

It’s about two kids named Cassandra (Cass) and Max-Ernest. But here is the twist; the story isn’t really supposed to be told, so you should feel special when you pick up the book and read it. And since that’s the case, the author won’t tell you too many details because it would blow their cover.

But the writer can still tell you some stuff, like the fact that Cass is a survivalist. She’s always ready for anything to happen (she carries around a backpack full of stuff she needs to survive). She’s smart, but she doesn’t always like to show it. She has two substitute grandfathers that collect old junk that nobody wants, and she doesn’t have any friends.

Max-Ernest is a comedian in training; he’s been trying to find the right joke that will always make people laugh, but so far he has failed. He talks a lot, maybe even too much, but he loves to solve mysteries and crack codes, and he’ll read any book that you put in front of him. Max-Ernest’s family isn’t exactly normal. His parents are divorced, but they still live together; they just have their own side of the house, which makes it a little easier for Max-Ernest to keep it even with his parents.

Their life isn’t exactly normal. Cass and Max-Ernest also have to stop a group called Midnight Sun people from figuring out the secret that will change the world! Cass and Max-Ernest are in a group call the Terces Society, and they are also trying to figure out the secret before the Midnight Sun people do. If you couldn’t tell, Midnight Sun people are bad and Terces Society people are good, and they are constantly running into each other, whether it’s on purpose or not. Even if Cass and Max-Ernest are smart about it, will they make it out alive? Read the book to find out!

My name is Madellyn – my friends call me Maddie. I am 11 years old and am in 6th grade this year. I love to read, write, play guitar, sing, play soccer and travel.

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Fun Fall Hot Spots Matthys Farm Market

Are you looking for a fun fall weekend without the goblins, ghouls and ghosts? Take the kids to Matthys Farm Market. Every weekend in October, they offer fall activities kids will enjoy and at a truly affordable price! Geared towards preschoolers to third graders, kids will love the hayrides and corn maze, and parents will love that these activities are free! There’s even a petting zoo where child admission is only $3 and adults get in no charge. While you’re there, walk around the grounds and pick a pumpkin at a bargain price. And there are tons of nooks and crannies to get that perfect fall snapshot to hang above your fireplace!

On Saturday, enjoy all this and more: 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday: 12 PM to 5 PM. Market closes at 5 PM both days.

If you’re a church, preschool or daycare looking for a fun-filled fall outing, be sure to make your reservations! From Monday through Friday, Matthys Farm Market caters to groups!

Contact info: 57754 Crumstown Hwy South Bend, 46619 574.287.1935

Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards Farm Market

The whole family will enjoy what’s happening this month at Kercher’s! Throughout October, every day until 6 PM, enjoy U-Pick apples, with a bushel or over for only 69 cents per pound and 79 cents per pound if under a bushel. Free hayrides on weekends run through the orchard and the pumpkin patch, so you can enjoy a ride in between picking.

Kercher’s is a real working farm that has been offering tours and fun activities for 50 years, inviting people to stop by and learn about the art of growing apples. Kids will love the Activities Barn which showcases free movies on apple growing and farm life. Fun games can be found just outside the Pavilion. And be sure to stop by and take a family picture next to a Kercher’s fan favorite: a 1939 farm truck! It’s decorated for the season and makes a great backdrop for family photos.

Once you’re ready for a rest, head over to the farm market for a cup of cider and other fun treats. The market also sells fall decorations to help you get into the spirit of the season!

Contact Info: 19498 CR. 38 Goshen, IN 46526 574.533.6311

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Zoo Boo and Little Zoo Boo!

Join the Potawatomi Zoo and Potawatomi Zoological Society in celebrating Halloween in a special way…at the Zoo! For Zoo Boo and Little Zoo Boo, the Potawatomi Zoo will be transformed with pumpkins, lights and cornstalks to make your Zoo Boo trickor-treating experience more memorable. Local vendors will be handing out candy and other Halloween trinkets to the trick-ortreaters.

Hours: Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday, October 23 Noon – 4 PM (Recommended for children 7 and under) Cost: (Regular admission rates do apply) Adults - $8 Children (3-14) - $6 Adults 62+ - $6 2 and under – free Potawatomi Zoological Society Members – free Haunted Train rides - $2 per person; 2 and under are free (Sunday’s Haunted Train will be a not-so-scary version) For more information please visit our website www.potawatomizoo. org or call 574.288.4639.

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In The

SJRMC Seeks Participants for Sports Medicine Study

The Saint Joseph Sports Medicine Institute, in conjunction with Axon Sports, is inviting local youth to help with a study that will benefit children across the country. Volunteers between the ages of 5 and 18 are being sought in an effort to understand the maturational development of children on a web-based tool to help manage concussions in children.

At this time, there is no way to prevent concussions from occurring in sports-related activities. A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by traumatic force through contact with another player, equipment or a physical structure such as a goal post or gym floor. One in ten young athletes will suffer a concussion this year. That number grows considering accidental head injuries to youngsters at normal play such as jungle gyms, swing sets and bike riding.

Symptoms of concussions can include drowsiness, headache, nausea and vomiting. The majority of people who suffer concussions do not lose consciousness. Symptoms may not appear until several hours or days after the injury. Close monitoring for neurological symptoms and early medical evaluation and intervention is recommended.

“Most kids are fine after a concussion with medical management within a week or two, but any persistent symptoms should be evaluated sooner,” said Stephen Simons, MD, Director of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). “More information has evolved and health care experts know to take concussions more seriously and to be sure kids are symptom-free before returning to play.”

Dr. Simons is seeking young participants for the study that will take place at the SMI, located in the Medical Office Building at the SJRMC Mishawaka Campus.

“During the course of the study, a participant will take a ten-minute online test several times. This is not an intelligence test as it simply captures the brain’s speed, accuracy and memory,” Dr. Simons said.

The first test will be done at the SMI and then participants will take the test once per month at home. The study intends to evaluate young children’s test improvement over the course of one year. Participants will also be given Axon Sports baseline test vouchers for their future use. Capturing this data will allow researchers to show ranges for normal performance for the different tasks in the Axon CCAT across childhood into young adulthood and allow for the development of percentile charts (i.e. charts similar to weight and height charts for kids).

These types of charts will be helpful in distinguishing normal changes in thinking in children from changes in thinking that happen when a brain injury (e.g. a concussion) occurs.

Participation is free, but all volunteers must be between the ages of 5 and 18. For more information, please call (574) 335-6214.

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Providing the latest in news and current events that matter to your family and our community.

Important Updated American Heart Association Guidelines

The Elkhart General Hospital Center for Cardiac Care is urging all women to take steps to better care for their hearts following a recent update to the American Heart Association’s cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines for women.

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in every major country and in most emerging economies worldwide,” said Thomas F. Nolan M.D., cardiologist at Elkhart General Hospital. “In fact, each year, more women than men have a stroke and, after age 65, a higher percentage of women than men have hypertension. This gap is likely to increase with the continued aging of the female population” Clinical recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women were first published by the American Heart Association (AHA) in 1999. In 2004, the AHA, in collaboration with other organizations, expanded its focus on female-specific clinical recommendations and sponsored the “Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women.” These guidelines, updated in 2007 and again in 2011, are viewed as the foundation for national educational programs for healthcare professionals and for women healthcare consumers in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Until now, the guidelines, once referred to as “evidence-based” and now referred to as “effectiveness-based,” were based primarily on findings observed in clinical research. The most recent guidelines, however, suggest that “real world” tactics may be more effective in preventing cardiovascular disease in women than tactics based entirely on clinical research.

“Awareness of symptoms and risks specific to women are the key to prevention,” said Donald Westerhausen M.D., cardiologist at Elkhart General Hospital. “These new guidelines not only shift the focus from clinical research to everyday situations, they also help both women and their doctors understand the risks of cardiovascular disease and provide practical steps for preventing heart disease and stroke.”

Many recommendations from the 2007 guidelines have not changed.

These include interventions that are not useful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women, such as menopausal therapy and antioxidant supplements. The updated guidelines also incorporate illnesses that increase heart disease in women, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension.

The updated guidelines emphasize the importance of recognizing racial and ethnic diversity and its impact on cardiovascular disease. For example, hypertension is a particular problem among African-American women while diabetes greatly affects Hispanic women.

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Measures identified in the 2011 Guidelines as not being useful in the prevention of cardiovascular Disease in Women are as follows: • Menopausal Therapy: Hormone therapy and selective estrogenreceptor modulators (SERMs) should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease • Antioxidant Supplements: Vitamin supplements such as vitamin E, C and beta carotene should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease • Folic Acid: With or without B6 and B12 supplementation, Folic acid should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease • Aspirin for Heart Attack in Women under 65 Years of Age: Routine use of aspirin in healthy women under the age of 65 is not recommended to prevent heart attack. However, aspirin can help to prevent strokes in women older than 65 Some cardiovascular disease risk factors as identified by the Elkhart General Hospital Center for Cardiac Care include the following: Risk Factors Specific to Women • History of preeclampsia • History of gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension • Maternal history of stroke

Diseases, Conditions and Medications that Increase the Risk of Heart Attack • Systemic autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus • Diagnosis of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral arterial disease • Abdominal aortic aneurysm • End-stage or chronic kidney disease • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] • Breast cancer radiation therapy occurring before 1984 • Yellow bumps on or around the eyelids, known as xanthelasmata • Emphysema • Poor flexibility • Exposure to air pollutants containing ozone, nitrates, sulfates, metals and aldehydes • Polyvascular disease, defined as symptomatic atherosclerosis in more than one site • Age-related macular degeneration • Glaucoma and ocular hypertension in blacks; treatment with the beta-blocker timolol maleate • Carrying the gene HLA-DRB1, which increases the risk of inflammatory arthritis • Severe menopausal symptoms • Restless legs syndrome • Colorectal cancer • Gout, particularly in older women • Chemotherapy with anthracyclines or trastuzumab/Herceptin

WELCOME WELCOME OUR NEW INTERNIST

Rita Schmid, M.D.

Rita Schmid, M.D. has joined the Internal Medicine Department at The South Bend Clinic. Dr. Schmid diagnoses and treats adult patients at The South Bend Clinic’s Granger location. She partners with her patients to prevent or manage illnesses, diseases, injuries and chronic conditions.

Dr. Schmid completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Schmid received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Dr. Schmid is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schmid, contact The South Bend Clinic, 574-204-7060. You can also visit us online at www.SouthBendClinic.com.

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Ugh. Bed Bugs.

What Do I Do, Other Than Freak Out!?

By Dr. Jesse Hsieh

“Yep, that’s a bed bug,” I said, as I compared the little critter they’d brought in the plastic jar to pictures from the CDC. “Those are probably bites from the bed bug on your arms, legs and back. I was no expert on bed bugs (thankfully), but the findings were classic.

Shriek!!! The Horror – The Horror!!! OMG!!

Their reaction was like a bomb went off. They were freaked out!

That was the most unexpectedly draining visit of the day. I had already seen a kid with pneumonia, a pregnant woman who couldn’t stop vomiting, a few more with menopausal misery, some others with kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes and an ankle fracture; even the guy with the big prostate was easier to manage.

There are lots of questions and misunderstandings about bed bugs.

Normally, when my patients are crying or in distress, I’d give them a hug, but in this case, I’ll admit I took a pass.

Last week’s report from “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report” (MMWR) came out describing how pesticides used in attempts to fight bed bugs were making people sick, and that was the final straw…

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Time for a primer on bed bugs.

Bed Bugs 101

Not much useful information is out there. Although they have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years, they weren’t too common in the United States until now. The resurgence is due to greater international and domestic travel, increased resistance to pesticides and lack of knowledge.

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. They are reddish-brown, wingless, ranging in size from 1 mm to 7 mm.

The flat part allows them to fit into the smallest places for long periods of time, like the seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dressers, any cracks or crevices, behind wallpaper and under any clutter around a bed.

They can live several months without a blood meal, so they can hide a long time. Their infestations tend to live within eight feet of where people sleep. Bed bugs can travel over 100 feet in one night when they come out to do their feasting.

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Distinguishing bed bug bites from mosquitoes, fleas and spiders is difficult. People often confuse itchy bed bug welts for mosquito bites. The only way you really can confirm bed bugs is to find them in your bed or bedroom. Often people are bitten when traveling, making diagnosis even more difficult.

One way to begin to identify a bed bug infestation is by the bite marks that appear on the face, neck, arms, hands and any other body parts, but here are other signs to watch for: • Uncovering the bed bugs’ exoskeletons after molting.

• Bed bugs in the fold of mattresses and sheets.

• They leave unsightly fecal spots on bed sheets and around their hiding places. These spots are darkish red in color, roughly round and can be very small.

• A sweet musty odor – bed bugs have stink glands that leave odors.

So, what if you get bit? How horrible is that?

Bed bug bites in themselves usually do not pose a serious medical threat. The best way to treat a bite is to avoid scratching the area and apply antiseptic creams or lotions and take an antihistamine. But because they don’t really carry disease and you can’t feel their bites, there’s really not much more that needs done in the way of treatment.

They’ve been found in shelters, hotels, nursing homes, hospitals, cruise ships, buses, trains and dorm rooms. Bed bugs are transported by hiding in the seams and folds of the luggage, overnight bags and the clothes of people traveling. Most people do not realize they can transport stow-away bed bugs to infest new areas, including their homes. Everyone is at risk for bed bug bites when visiting an infested area.

Bed bugs are really, really gross, but actually do not transmit diseases like other parasites. When bed bugs bite, they inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant that prevents a person from feeling the bite.

However, these bite marks may take as long as 14 days to develop in some people. Because bites usually occur while people are sleeping, most don’t realize they have been bitten until marks appear. The bite marks are similar to that of a mosquito or a flea – a slightly swollen and red area that may itch and be irritating and range from no reactions to severe redness and swelling. Because of the delayed reaction, it may be a while before realizing that you picked up bed bugs on your trip to New York last week, and that they’ve been in your house ever since.

However, getting rid of the infestations is a completely different story.

Managing a bed bug infestation is difficult, requires removal or treatment of all infested material and follow-up to make sure the infestation has been eliminated. Vacuuming, washing bedding at a high temperature, using steam or heat treatment and sealing up hiding places are key.

You can remove bed bugs and eggs by targeting the vacuum on the seams of mattresses and box springs, along perimeters of carpets, under baseboards and in other areas where bed bugs live. A single vacuuming rarely gets all bugs and eggs and should be repeated. Steam cleaners can also be used. Mattress encasements specifically designed to keep out bed bugs are available and are used in hotels. If infected, the best approach is to throw out the mattress, clean the area thoroughly and install a new mattress – with or without an encasement.

Commercial heating services treat entire rooms in homes for bed bug infestations by heating them to 140 F for two hours or 130 F for three hours, which will kill most bed bugs and eggs. Chilling to a temperature of 32 F or lower and maintaining this temperature for several days will also kill bed bugs.

For suspected infestations in clothing or bedding, a home laundry dryer is very good at killing bed bugs; only 10 to 15 minutes exposure is needed.

Insecticides may be required to eliminate serious infestations; however, few active ingredients for bed bugs are federally registered for over-the-counter use, and many people do end up hiring pest control.

Consult with a professional bug control company. They’ll probably help you a lot more than your doctor.

Dr. Jesse Hsieh has practiced at Granger Family Medicine for over 20 years. He serves on the Memorial Hospital Board, is Clinical Associate Professor at IU Med School-SB, President of the South Bend Clinic and lead guitarist for Vyagra Falls.

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The Top October Stops In Southwest Michigan

By Dawn Williams

The Jollay Orchard Ferris Wheel

If October were a person, he’d smell of baked apples, wear old, cozy sweaters, be a huge football fan and host nightly bonfires with giant marshmallows. Personally, he’d be my favorite neighbor because fall will forever be my favorite season.

In honor of the charming Mr. October and his sly jack-o-lantern grin, here are the top three stops in southwest Michigan to enjoy with family and friends.

1. After you park the car, hit the market to scope out the goodies

and plot what amazing treats to smuggle home. With shelves loaded with cookies, donuts and paper bag-baked fruit pies, it’s tough to resist purchasing one of everything plus a few jars of homemade jam.

2. Head to the park entrance to purchase tickets. Adults and kids are $7, senior citizens are $2, and toddlers 2 and under are free. Take a left and ride the wondrous Ferris wheel. From the top you can see the whole farm.

Jollay Orchards

Dorothy had Oz. Wonka had his chocolate factory. But lucky are those who win a ticket to Coloma and land at Jollay Orchards. Nowhere in the Midwest exists a better place to celebrate October than this storybook family farm. Since 1857, the Jollay family has been growing bushels of the best tasting apples around. Today, the family continues to honor this tradition, but invites the public to experience their world and explore their farm amid a host of activities designed to entertain people of all ages.

For the inside scoop on maneuvering an afternoon at Jollay’s, here are some suggestions:

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3. Get in line for the only means of transportation at Jollay’s – tractor-pulled hayrides. First stop is the apple orchards, where 11 varieties of apples beg for your attention. Pick five or five bushels because when you’re done the orchard crew takes care of delivering it back to the market for you.

4. Hop back on the hay wagon to the Pumpkin Patch for over 10 acres of bright orange pumpkins in practically every size and shape.

5. Next stop, the Haunted Schoolhouse! What gives this creepy

tour a spine-tingling touch is the fact that it’s an actual oneroom schoolhouse from the 1800’s. So chances are good the ghosts have a few bones to pick!

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Board the wagon one last time or walk back to the petting zoo for an up-close introduction to a few friendly farm animals including pigs, goats and a few plucky hens. No worries – washing stations are nearby.

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7. Retrace your steps to the market and cool down with a tall cup

The smaller maze includes a who-dunnit game called F.S.I. “It’s like CSI, only ours stands for Farm Scene Investigation,” said Barbott, “and kids locate all sorts of clues to solve the mystery. We have six check points, and each time kids need to delete one weapon, then one person, then one area until the mystery is solved.”

Jollay Orchards is open weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Should bad weather spoil plans, visit the Jollay Market located right off of I94 at exit 39. Inside you’ll find much of the same goodies offered down the road, plus a fun, new activity. With the popularity of the Michigan Wine Trail, Sarah and Jay Jollay created a way for kids to do some of their own tasting – with apple cider! “Families can taste our different flavors and then we’ll custom blend their favorites for them to bring home right on the spot,” explained Sarah Jollay. “For just $2.75, kids can take home a fresh pint of their own apple cider concoction. It’s perfect because with our new indoor market, rain or shine families can still experience our farm and have a great time!”

To please even younger guests, Barbott’s is also home to a town called Pumpkinville where residents live an outrageous lifestyle. Care to drive a paddle car or take the public hayride transit? Perhaps you’d like to hang out in the towering hay fort with friends? Afterwards, test your skills and compete in one of the life-size board games. There’s plenty to do in the town of Pumpkinville; just remember to bring your camera to capture every silly moment.

of ice-cold apple cider, likely made that day at the family’s cider mill. While you shop for all things sweet, the kids can hit the picnic area and dive into the custom caramel apple station.

Barbott’s is open to the public Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., but last tickets are sold one hour before closing. Pumpkinville is open weekends from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is $8 for adults (10 and older) and $6 for kids. Toddlers up to age 2 are free.

Kal-Haven Trail

Barbott’s Corn Maze

Imagine being dropped in the middle of a gigantic cornfield. To get out, just walk straight, right? But what if the cornfield is a wild, curvy maze with oodles of dead ends and confusing circles to keep you trapped for hours? Plus it’s at night. And it’s dark.

This scary scene is the infamous corn maze at Barbott’s Farms & Greenhouse located in Stevensville. Take it from me – if you haven’t been, you haven’t lived. Each year, owners Andy and Miriam Barbott artfully carve out two mazes in their cornfield in the shape of something fun. “In honor of NASA’s last flight, this year’s theme is outer space, and so from a bird’s eye view the mazes look like space shuttles,” said Andy Barbott with a smile. “Our big maze is better for older guests and the smaller one is for younger kids.”

For those who brave the big maze, a few wrong turns and even the map won’t save you. The good news is, regardless of how long it takes to locate the exit, it’s a blast to do with a group of friends looking for some adventure on a brisk October evening. And once your group finally navigates through the twisty tall cornstalks, Barbott’s concession stand will welcome you home with hot cocoa and a chilly dog.

Third on the list isn’t exactly a stop. More like a stop, go, rest, go, and then stop again. The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33+ mile stretch of gorgeous land that runs from South Haven to Kalamazoo, Michigan. The trail is open year round for people to walk, bike or even ride horses. Come winter, it’s snowmobile city, but from now until then, it’s one of the best ways to inhale Michigan’s spectacular fall season. Originally constructed as a railroad passage back in 1870, today it’s maintained

by Van Buren County who welcomes travelers to venture the trail’s paved limestone track. There are many points of entry (and exit), so make sure to check the website for details.

Benton Harbor resident Lori Boekeloo recently accompanied her family on a bicycle tour of the Kal-Haven trail. “My husband rode with our youngest, Will (9), for about three miles, but Jack (11) and I rode the entire trail,” Boekeloo proudly explained. “At different points, the trail runs parallel to the road, and we’d see my husband and Will in the car, waving like crazy to us, cheering us on like a chase car. It was such a great day!”

Dawn Williams is a freelance writer from southwest Michigan with a passion for meeting new people and uncovering what makes them tick. Her husband and three kids share this creative spirit, but aren’t nearly as nosey.

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South Bend Medical Foundation And Its Critical Role in Our Healthcare History

Chronicling the history of the South Bend Medical Foundation is tantamount to tracing the annals of healthcare in Michiana itself over the last century. It seems as if the Medical Foundation has played a prominent role in assisting the community during nearly every significant medical moment and crisis since the Taft administration.

It was nearly 100 years ago that the area’s finest physicians came together based on the need for local medical testing facilities. On March 30, 1912, each of the 23 physicians invested in two shares of stock at $50 each, and the South Bend Medical Laboratory – known today as the South Bend Medical Foundation – was born.

Fostering an environment of innovation that was apparent even then, the physicians selected a woman, Dr. A.M. Petersen, as their founding director – eight years before women were given the right to vote in this country.

More than a School Moniker

the director of the lab at the time, Dr. Alfred Giordano, confirmed the illness was Bang’s disease as the result of drinking unpasteurized milk. Based on his research, Dr. Giordano developed a skin reaction test for which he received national attention. His efforts led to statewide and national regulations on pasteurization.

A pioneer in serological research, Dr. Giordano was considered one of the leading pathologists in medical history. The American Society of Clinical Pathology even described him as having “done more toward the advancement of clinical pathology than any other individual.”

A Historical Perspective

Based largely on Dr. Giordano’s leadership and 30-year tenure as director, the Medical Foundation also grew to become a trusted partner when called upon during some critical medical moments in our area’s history.

Among the distinguished founding physicians was a name that is as familiar with area residents today as it was back then. Dr. Stanley Clark, the namesake for the prestigious private school on the city’s south side, was an original founding member who is also credited for bringing the first x-ray machine to South Bend.

When a polio epidemic hit St. Joseph County in 1949, the Medical Foundation was among 217 U.S field trial participants for Jonas Salk’s vaccine. After the vaccine gained federal approval, Medical Foundation officials were key members of the local polio committee that coordinated immunization of all local children.

In addition, it was his illness in 1927 that served as the inspiration for a true medical breakthrough. After Dr. Clark was stricken with a baffling case of a rare disease called undulant fever,

Two years later, the Foundation established the Blood Bank.

From modest beginnings, the Blood Bank now provides services in Mishawaka, Elkhart, Marion, Indianapolis and South Bend as

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well as through its roving Bloodmobile.

In 1953, two-thirds of the 1200 employees at Singer Sewing Machine’s South Bend plant became infected with entamoeba histolycia – a serious parasitic infection. The Medical Foundation handled the task of testing all employees and worked with the Center for Disease Control on treatment to combat what was the largest outbreak ever under controlled conditions.

Under the leadership of influential director Dr. Luis Galup (19761997), the Foundation responded to a national need for drug testing by becoming one of the first 10 NIDA (National Institute for Drug Abuse) certified labs in the country in 1987.

Another innovative initiative that stemmed from the leadership of Dr. Galup was the Foundation becoming the first laboratory in the United States to install the new Clinical Laboratory Automation System (CLAS) robotics system in January of 1997. The CLAS system was upgraded in 2008 to the Modular Pre-Analytics, which takes care of the automation lab’s pre-analytical processes, including inlab, sorting, centrifuging, aliquoting, recapping specimen tubes and archiving specimens.

And in the days that followed the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our country, area residents swarmed to the Foundation and waited hours to donate blood to assist those in need. This event highlighted the huge role the Blood Bank can play, not only for our community, but for our entire nation.

Keeping the Spirit Alive

Today, the spirit of the Foundation’s early pioneers lives on through pathologists such as Dr. Galup, who has maintained his status as a key contributor at the Foundation.

In 2007, Dr. Galup was instrumental in the Foundation initiating screening for the direct detection of Methicillin-resistant

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Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from nasal specimens. MRSA is one of the first bacteria in hospitals that was resistant to the broad spectrum of antibiotics commonly used to treat it. Under the new screening process, results are now available within 24 hours, allowing those infected to be isolated and treated as soon as possible and preventing the spread of this potentially fatal infection that has threatened hospitals for decades. Traditionally, MRSA screening had been performed using conventional culture methods taking 48 to 72 hours to report – delaying treatment and allowing the infection to possibly spread.

But while contributions from those such as Dr. Galup are significant and may make headlines, it is the day-to-day work at the Foundation that would make the organization’s founding members most proud.

The South Bend Medical Foundation now provides laboratory and blood banking services to hospitals, physicians and patients not only here in Indiana, but in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois as well. As the organization has slowly evolved from its research focus over the years, it has earned its status as a nationwide leader among diagnostic laboratories by being a trusted physician resource, handling everything from routine outpatient orders to providing inpatient services at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

“From our earliest years, the Medical Foundation has strived to promote an environment of innovation,” said Dr. Robert Tomec, current president. “That philosophy certainly holds true today as we are constantly on the cutting edge of technology in modern testing.”

With such a strong medical legacy and the support of nearly 800 dedicated employees, the Medical Foundation stands ready to reprise its role as a major medical contributor when history again beckons over the next 100 years.

A Dynamic Decade (2002-2012) While the previous 90 years were with filled with many memorable moments and historic achievements, the Foundation has been particularly active over the last 10 years. The following are just a few additional highlights from yet another decade of innovation at the Foundation: 2003

The implementation of Nucleic Amplification Technology (NAT) testing enhanced the screening process for all donated blood at the Foundation.

NAT testing takes advantage of the window period before any antibody-antigen reaction can be detected, thus enabling earlier detection of HIV and Hepatitis C. The Medical Foundation was the first in the country to go live with West Nile Virus nucleic acid testing. The Medical Foundation also opened a laboratory at the Indianapolis Heart Center in 2003.

2004

The Cytology Department introduced computerassisted screening instrumentation for Pap screens.

2005

Once again, The Foundation grew to the point that the Edison Lakes suite wasn't big enough for the blood donors and laboratory patients. The Foundation acquired land on the corner of Main Street and Edison Road in Mishawaka where a joint laboratory and blood donor facility was built.

2009

"Saving Lives One Mile at a Time" becomes the theme of the new Bloodmobile owned by the Foundation. The mobile unit houses six donor beds, two screening rooms and a post donation refreshment area.

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Grandparents Can Be Champions of Healthy Eating!

By Janice Baiden and Cynthia Harington

When we were kids, my grandmother always made us each a root beer float in a tall glass with a massive scoop of rich, vanilla ice cream. We were overjoyed! My health conscious mother was aghast, but my round little grandma always said, “Oh, it won’t hurt them just this once.”

“Just this once”: words that can open the door to all kinds of bad habits and questionable decisions. I really wish my well-meaning grandmother had said, “Look, here’s a special treat – a delicious carrot!”

According to Cynthia Harington, founder of the Rose Quest Nutrition Centre in Mishawaka, “More moms today encourage their children to eat healthy meals and snacks like fresh organic fruit, organic popcorn or organic yogurt. Grandparents play a more important part than ever before in not only respecting those decisions, but also in reinforcing the importance of healthy eating when they are with their grandkids. Though they might not have grown up with all of these foods, they need to understand the

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importance of encouraging their grandchildren to eat healthy.”

Choosing organic fruits and vegetables means that they were grown without the use of products containing harmful chemicals, petroleum-based fertilizers, genetic modification or irradiation. Organic farms treat plants, soil and animals with natural products instead of synthetic chemicals and drugs. Because of their lower body weight, children are particularly susceptible to harmful chemicals, making organic choices especially important.

Grandparents can help their grandchildren develop healthy eating habits by monitoring what the kids eat while visiting.

As grandparents are living longer, spending more quality time bonding with their grandkids and learning about healthy eating themselves, more are seeing how wise food decisions will help their grandchildren grow up to be stronger, healthier adults.

Janice Baiden is an experienced freelance writer with a passion for eating healthy foods.

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If your grandchildren are going to be visiting you, here are some ways you can continue to help them develop healthy eating habits.

1. Ask your grandchildren’s mom what she wants them to eat for meals

and snacks.

2. Resist buying just your favorite food treats or the foods you liked when you were a kid.

3. Buy some healthy foods you can prepare or cook together with your grandchildren. For instance, try organic almond butter spread on rice cakes for a delicious treat.

4. Bake muffins or breads with fruits or vegetables in them, like bananas or zucchini.

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Making the

Switch to cloth The first time I carried a reusable grocery bag into my store, I felt like a hippy tree hugger on the outskirts of society because no one I knew was carrying them, too. Now, reusable bag stands are displayed at the front of every store, making me feel ashamed if I don’t use them. Now, that’s what I call progress!

This type of “green” progress in other areas of one’s home might be slower to develop. We may tote around our reusable grocery bags now, but give up paper napkins, paper towels, disposable wipes or disposable diapers? Well, let’s not get crazy!

I am still working on these areas in my home and have found that switching to cloth needs to feel convenient, be an inexpensive solution and has to be something our whole family can support. Our progression towards switching to cloth started with baby steps like giving up our paper napkins and then later led to bigger steps like cloth diapering my daughter for eighteen months of her diaper-filled life. I believe that if we can do it, any family can!

Get on Board with Cloth Napkins

In our family, we started out by first switching to cloth napkins, and this change has really stuck with us. I started my collection with mismatched cloth napkins from our local thrift store and more recently made the investment into two styles of napkins that are worthy of entertaining our friends and family.

The first I bought was a classic herringbone set that are both wrinkle and stain resistant. I recommend choosing colors that are neutral (chocolate brown, sage green or white) since these

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It’s Easier Than You Think! By Amy Allen Clark

will go with any tablecloth or table setting you have. The one thing I have learned over the years is to avoid fabrics that require ironing because if it has to be ironed in our house, it will go in the donation bin.

The other set we bought was a set of bandanas I found in the women’s accessories section of our store for a mere dollar a piece.

Bandanas are not only inexpensive, but a fun way to accessorize an outdoor party. These truly wash up like a dream and take up minimal space in our house for outdoor entertaining or casual dining during weeknights.

Launder your cloth napkins with your load of towels and store them in a small basket or in a cute tin on your kitchen counter for convenient grabbing.

Banish the Paper Towels (in most cases)

I know there is need for paper towels for the messy jobs in our lives, but in most cases, cloth can easily take their place. For example, we use our recycled newspaper to achieve a lint-free shine on our glass windows and mirrors throughout the house.

For almost all other jobs, microfiber cloths get a lot of praise and work for what they do around our home.

You can locate generously sized microfiber cloths in the auto department of your store. Used dry, they are perfect for dusting surfaces; used wet, they can clean your counters and bathroom surfaces, fixtures and tubs. They are the workhorse in our house, and they can be a workhorse in yours, too.

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Launder your microfiber cloths with your towels, and always remember to skip the fabric softener. Fabric softener will build up on your towels and microfiber cloths, reducing their effectiveness and absorbency. Consider purchasing these cloths in two colors, one for dusting and one for scrubbing. You don’t need a lot of cleaning products on these as they perform well with just a dab, or simply use dry or wet with no product on them.

ma’s house. I keep them conveniently in my pantry for grabbing before we head to the grocery store and keep a few on hand in the trunk of my car for all of life’s other occasions.

Maybe you’re still thinking I am a crazy tree hugger for using reusable bags, but this switch is the simplest of all to make and can be done inexpensively and easily. Invest in one durable set of reusable bags that fit best with your family’s needs. I decided to buy five industrial strength bags and two stackable plastic crates for canned goods that I could take with me when I did my family’s grocery shopping. These bags are able to hold two weeks’ worth of our family’s groceries and are just what we need.

Reusable bags will still require a little laundering from time to time, especially when bringing home fresh meat or items that may leak into your bags. I wash my bags on the delicate cycle of my washer with a small amount of soap and no fabric softener. Once you pull them from the dryer, turn them inside out and hang on your laundry line until they are dry.

Are you shopping for just one or two? Foldable bags that can be slipped into your purse or tucked in your car might be the perfect solution for you. Do you shop at one particular store all of the time for your groceries? Consider investing in that store’s bag selection to make self-check and turn-style bagging areas quick and easy since it fits you best.

If you are looking for a place to recycle the plastic bag chaos in your home, check the front of your local supermarket for a spot to recycle them, and vow to keep the plastic bags to a minimum in your house.

Ditch the Plastic Bags

Our reusable bags are in constant rotation in our family, whether they are lugging our huge load of library books, going to the grocery store, going on a family trip or taking the kids to Grand-

Amy Allen Clark is a stay-at-home mother of two and creator of the nationally-known Website, MomAdvice.com.

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The Area Agency on Aging

What is it, and what can it do for you?

By Tricia Gorden

Imagine this: Two months ago, your father experienced a stroke and was hospitalized. He suffered enough damage that now he is weak and partially paralyzed on his right side. He was discharged home with rehabilitation using his Medicare, and the services are due to stop soon. You have already taken a leave of absence from your job, and your housework and family duties have been neglected. What do you do now? How do you help your dad? Your mother cannot care for him alone. Who do you turn to for options, education and services? Most importantly, who can help you navigate the system? The answer: call your local Area Agency on Aging.

The Area Agency on Aging is part of a national network under the Older Americans Act and the Administration on Aging. There

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are over 600 such agencies in the United States. In the county where you reside, there is also an Area Agency on Aging.

The Area Agency on Aging provides options to older adults and disabled individuals that will assist them in making the best, most informed choices about their long-term care needs. The ultimate objective is to keep individuals safely in their homes and communities for as long as possible with dignity and the highest quality of life.

Access and information on home and community-based services are a major component in every Area Agency on Aging. The actual services, costs, funding and availability vary from program to program, agency to agency and state to state.

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Home and community-based services may include: • caregiver and respite services • case management • elder abuse prevention program • emergency response systems • employment services • financial assistance and benefits counseling • home health services • home repairs/ home modification • legal assistance • nutrition services (counseling, congregate meal sites, home delivered meals)

• personal care • housing options • senior center programs • telephone reassurance • transportation • disease prevention/health education • Medicare counseling • guardianship • care coordination following hospital stays • transition assistance from facilities

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In Indiana, Area Agencies on Aging complete pre-admission screening for nursing facility admissions, a requirement before anyone can enter a nursing home. A few Area Agencies on Aging in Indiana provide services such as energy assistance and weatherization to low-income families.

In response to the rising needs of the older adults and disabled individuals in our communities, the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) were developed, and they are rapidly expanding across the nation. These resource centers are a single entry point model for people in need of long term care supports and decision supports.

If you are a senior, a person with a physical disability or a caregiver, the ADRC options counselors assist in finding you good information to help you make decisions about home care, nursing facilities, health, safety, prescriptions, finances and more.

The ADRC options counselors listen to your needs, assess your situation, give you options and provide helpful resources and information. Inquirers most commonly ask about general aging resources, financial assistance, transportation, housing options, in-home services and a variety of other aging-related topics. Additional education on long-term care options, senior transportation, benefits eligibility and caregiver issues is also available.

After calling the Area Agency on Aging, you can now rest easier knowing that your mother has the support she needs to safely keep Dad at home. He is getting baths, and meals are delivered daily. The support you received from the Aging and Disability Resource Center at the Area Agency on Aging was the answer you needed – and just in time!

Both Indiana and Michigan have Area Agencies on Aging in their states. If you have aging related questions, we have the answers. To find the Area Agency on Aging that is located in your area, you can utilize the Eldercare Locator Resource Center at www.eldercare.gov, or call toll free 800.677.1116.

Tricia Gorden is the director of training and community resources at REAL Services, Inc. (Area 2 Agency on Aging) in South Bend. She is a certified Medicaid Waiver Case Manager and a Volunteer Counselor under the auspices of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Tricia was designated a Certified Senior Advisor in December 2009.

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The Hunters’ Moon will hang large in our evening sky on October 12. This full moon gets its name from early Native Americans who knew deer and other animals were fattening in preparation for winter.

The glowing orb that circles our Earth has always mystified and enamored humans.

The moon, of course, doesn’t really glow.

Like Earth, it has its own day side and night side. From our vantage point, as the moon orbits around Earth, we see varying fractions of its day and night sides. These are the changing phases of the moon, such as new, crescent and quarter.

need to gather a lot of light,” he adds.

Chuck Bueter, a local amateur astronomer and member of the Michiana Astronomical Society, has a passion for sharing the excitement of the night sky. He is looking forward to October 8: International Observe the Moon Night.

Plant by the Light of the Moon

He suggests one of the most interesting areas on the moon to observe with a telescope is along the “terminator,” the line separating the dark side from the illuminated side. “There the contrast is best. You can see shadows on the moon’s features change as day segues into night and vice versa.”

For families that own a small telescope or binoculars, the moon is the best sky object to view. “It’s big, easy to find, and you don’t

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Chuck suggests spending some time this month moon-watching.

Shelter your eyes from street or yard lights, grab some Moon Pies and enjoy the night sky.

The Farmer’s Almanac publishes a Gardening by the Moon calendar based on their “age-old formula.” The general rule is that a waxing moon (increasing in light) favors the planting and harvesting of crops that mature above ground. As the moon wanes (darkens as it goes from full moon to new moon), plants that mature below ground, such as root crops, should be tended. It notes that October 13 through 15 will be good for planting turnips.

Superstitions

Lunar lore follows less practical axioms as well. In ancient times, wolves howling at a full moon could only mean werewolves

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were on the prowl; witches were believed to cast evil spells by the light of the moon; epilepsy was said to be caused by the moon. The word “lunacy” speaks for itself.

Not all moon myths are disturbing. Gentler myths say that a baby shown to the light of a waxing moon encourages the youngster’s growth; and a wedding on a full moon bodes well for the bride and groom.

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By Victor Cao This Halloween try a “no carve” pumpkin for a fun (and safe) way to decorate your pumpkins this year! Use masks, wigs, glasses, hates, moustaches and more! It’s frighteningly fun!

Lunar Family Activities

Make a Moon Chart Draw 12 circles, about the size of a nickel, on paper. Observe the moon every two or three evenings, and color in the part of the circle corresponding to the part of the moon that is dark. Put the date under each circle. How many days does it take for the moon to return to the same pattern of light and dark you started with?

Bake Half-Moon Cookies These are a perfect treat for Halloween. Bake a batch of sugar cookies or any plain cookie in the shape of a circle. Frost half of the top with chocolate frosting and the other half with vanilla. Or, match the pattern of light and dark to various moon phases you drew in your moon chart above!

Gaze at the Moon Some people say they can see a face in a full moon. Some cultures even say the blotches of dark on the surface look like a rabbit, a fox, a woman or a toad. After looking at the moon, have the kids draw a picture of it and the figure they see on its surface.

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The Compliment Challenge

Changing the World One Compliment at a Time

By Kathy Friend

A few months ago, I put out a challenge on my blog. The challenge was simple: give a compliment to someone every day for a month. I was surprised how many people did not take me up on this challenge – and more shocked at the responses by those who did.

Several people told me: “That is so nice you are doing that; I simply don’t have time.” Others simply ignored me. Discouraging.

Then I got a note from one local business owner who joined me on this challenge, and said the following:

“Kathy, I honestly thought I didn’t have time to deal with this. It isn’t going to help me or my business, but what a nice gesture. Then I was at Martin’s and someone complimented my shoes. It was a horrible day, and that one little compliment really brightened my mood.

I can honestly credit that woman in the bread section of the grocery store for turning my mood into a good one at just the right time. I was able to head home to my family in a good mood rather than to take all the frustration from my day home to the dinner table. I am joining in on your Challenge, and thank you for opening my eyes to the importance of complimenting those in our day.”

I issued this challenge because, in my line of work, I see and hear women criticizing their appearance over and over again. I have often joked that if I were able to pop my eyeballs out so my clients could see themselves as I see them, I would be a very rich woman! It really is crazy. I have had clients who went on to be models at some very prestigious New York modeling agencies tell me how “fat” they were.

Why are we so incredibly critical of ourselves?

Admittedly, I do it, too. I’ve been known to only be photographed on my left side (I think my right side is awkward). When someone compliments me, I’m not sure how to take it and find myself downplaying the compliment.

The truth is we (as women) need those compliments, and I don’t think we’re getting enough of them.

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Okay, yada yada yada – beauty is on the inside – bla bla bla. True.

But, don’t we all want to be told we look nice? If a random person at the grocery store tells you that they like your (fill in the blank), doesn’t it brighten your day? Or what if your significant other sudthe family magazine | october 2011

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denly looks at you, stops in his tracks and says, “You are so beautiful.” Come on, admit it; your face brightens, and you feel a little giddy inside!

Studies say it takes saying 10 nice things to someone to undo what one bad thing does to one’s self-esteem. Other studies reveal that we as a society tend to apologize more than we complement each other. “Psychology Today” said in a 2004 article, “compliments are one of the most extraordinary components of social life. If given right, they create so much positive energy that they make things happen almost as if by magic.”

Consider this: You walk into a tense business situation. Everyone is on edge; perhaps there is bad blood between some of those participating in the meeting. When you walk in, you begin to compliment several people in the room saying things like, “Sally, that is a great color on you.”

“Bob, I saw your son at the baseball diamond over the weekend.

He is a star! You must be very proud.”

During the discussion you continue, “Mary, your insight on this topic is critical. You are a real expert.”

The tension of the meeting is diffused by your compliments. It isn’t about offering empty praise, but it is about recognizing and calling attention to what you truly appreciate in the other person.

I believe that real beauty shines from the inside out. Integrity, honesty, a pure heart, kindness and giving spirit – all of these show on the outside. We can see it in the sparkle in someone’s eyes, in a smile and in a kind face.

Can you imagine what our church, neighborhood or place of employment would feel like if we, as the women (and dare I say, the backbone!) of our community, started complimenting each other every day?

The meeting starts. You continue your compliments: “Joe, you have done a lot of work on gathering facts, excellent job – thank you for all of your efforts.”

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Being an Inspiration

By Charrise McCrorey

Living an inspired life is amazing. I’m often inspired by what others are doing, or by how someone is being in the world. I’m intentional about the people and information I allow into my life in order to create as many opportunities to be inspired as possible. As much as I love to be inspired, it’s equally important to me to be someone who inspires others. In fact, it has become my life’s work.

How does that happen in practical terms? What is it about a person that causes another to become inspired in some way? It has to do with some measure of the following components:

1. Doing something that seems difficult in a way that looks easy 2. Doing something that someone else wants to do but hasn’t yet done 3. Making the impossible seem possible 4. Sharing a new thought that touches someone on a deep level 5. Bringing a positive attitude into a negative situation 6. Offering another perspective that may unblock someone from action 7. Guiding someone to think bigger Inspiration is the fuel for getting things done. It happens everywhere. People use inspiration to begin projects and to finish them. Inspiration helps people write, paint, sing, dance and get their creative juices flowing. Being inspired increases our sense of well-being; we know that all is right in the world for that moment.

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The world seriously needs people who are committed to inspiring others. Perhaps you’re one of those people; and if not, how can you be more of an inspiration?

Be Inspired

For me, it begins with being inspired. Albert Einstein said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Living life as if everything is a miracle has me slowing down to notice the small things. It has me inspired by the wonder of the sun breaking through the clouds after a summer storm. I’ll notice the curious eyes of a child who has not yet learned not to be curious.

Or perhaps I’ll be inspired by the cup of tea in my hands, thinking of all the hands that did the work to make it possible for me to be drinking it.

When I notice things that others haven’t slowed down enough to notice, and I make a comment about it, it results in others being inspired in the same way. For example, I was with a client in an artist’s pottery shop one day. I picked up a cup and held it in my hands and said, “I will get so much joy out of drinking tea from this cup.” My client said, “I don’t even notice the cup I’m drinking from.” My client was then inspired to pay more attention to the little things around her.

Be Compassionate

Another way to be an inspiration is to be compassionate to others. You know that person in your life who always listens to you, the person who not only listens, but listens deeply? You get the feeling the she really cares about you and what you’re saying.

You feel loved and accepted, and like that she understands where you’re coming from. You leave the conversation inspired. We all need a safe place to speak our deepest feelings. You can be that person for others.

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Off the Beaten Path Fall Outings You Need to Know About

By Stephanie Salisbury

Autumn is upon us, with the crisp mornings, the leaves beginning their metamorphosis from green to golden browns, reds and yellows, and the smell of bonfires in the air. Before the weather turns once again and we become grumpy with the snow and ice, let’s take some time to enjoy the local events our community provides.

Most of us are aware of apple festivals, parades, and the Shipshewana Flea Market (which is open this year until October 26th, by the way), but we’ve found some new and exciting places to visit which you might not have heard of yet.

The Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show in Berrien Springs

October starts off strong with the Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show in Berrien Springs. Sponsored by the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, local buzz claims this is the best arts & crafts show in the area.

It happens on October 1st at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your $1.00 admissions fee, which goes to support mission projects through the church, gets you access to over 280 exhibitors, vendors and an outdoor “farmer’s market.” Food, drinks, snacks and pie by the slice are all available, in addition to homemade baked goods for sale. The event itself is run by parishioners who donate their time, money, baked goods and effort to the cause.

The Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts show began in 1980 and has grown from a small event put on by the women’s group to an attendance of around 8,000 today, over 30 years later. This is a must-see, and you can’t beat the price.

Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show is held at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 Old US 31 N, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103.

Pumpkin Fantasyland

Next, how can you pass up a place called Pumpkin Fantasyland? For only a $2.00 admission for people of all ages and free parking, you can enjoy what folks in and around Ligonier have been attending for 38 years. Located at Fashion Farm, you’ll enjoy hayrides, mazes, food booths and the main attraction, which is an incredible display of pumpkins, gourds and squash made into people and animals. “This year, our theme “Games and Toys” will be especially attractive with Mr. Potato Head, Candyland, and dolls of all sorts,” says Patty Becker, co-owner of Fashion Farm. “We also have all of the presidents, which has been a tradition all of our years.”

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Refreshments are available, and there is a full-service restaurant on site, but people are also allowed to bring picnic lunches and eat on the lawn if they prefer. Available for purchase are gifts, candy, pumpkins, gourds, squash and an array of pumpkin decorations. “Charlie Pumpkin was the creator,” explains Becker, “and his vision for “all us kids” is still visible today with the creativity, fun and enjoyment of being on the farm.” the family magazine | october 2011

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Pumpkin Fantasyland is open daily until 7 p.m. from October 1st to October 31st , and is fun for all ages. There are no scary attractions, and the hayrides are even wheelchair accessible with sturdy, enclosed sides. With an annual attendance of roughly 10,000, it’s great for the whole family!

Pumpkin Fantasyland is located at Fashion Farm, 1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier, Indiana, 46767.

Elvis FANtasy Fest

Last, but certainly not least, what about those of us who are less than thrilled by autumn and all it entails, and just want to kick back, relax, and… listen to Elvis? But how can I listen to Elvis and support a local charity at the same time, you ask? Well, have we got a surprise for you! It’s the Elvis FANtasy Fest!

For one weekend, October 14-16, be transported back in time as you listen to concerts by tribute artists, enjoy the Elvis contest, sock hop, Friday dinner buffet, games, raffles, auction and the Elvis vendor convention. Now in the 19th year of this annual event, the Elvis FANtasy Fest averages around 1,500 in attendance for the weekend. This year, the special guest is D.J. Fontana, Elvis’s original drummer and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and they will be celebrating 1956, a year of many milestones in Elvis’ career.

“Our goal for this event is to celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley and at the same time raise money for charity emulating Elvis' own humanitarian ways,” says Kay Lipps, the general chairman/director of the FANfest. “In recent years, all proceeds have been donated to the Portage County Special Olympics. In previous years, we have donated to the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, The Med Foundation in Memphis, to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and the Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner held in Memphis during Elvis Week. To date, we have given almost $280,000 to charity in remembrance of Elvis Presley.”

The pricing is more than reasonable, too. Cost for each concert session is between $15-$20 for general admission, or you can reserve a seat for only $5 more. Under 12 is free for general admission, so bring the kids, too, and let them in on the magic of the Elvis FANtasy Fest. On Friday night, the booths are open at no charge until the concert, and you can purchase Elvis memorabilia and merchandise.

Elvis FANtasy Fest is held at the Woodland Park Community Center, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN, 46367.

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A Girl’s Just Gotta Run

By Meagan Church

How a running group is teaching girls self-confidence without the need for ruby red slippers.

Any parent of a tween or teen girl knows how difficult it can be for her daughter to navigate the rough waters to maturity.

From gossip to body image, girls can face a lot of insecurity and uncertainty. Couple that with the fact that dieting and eating disorders are beginning at everearlier ages, and a parent can be left wondering what to do. How can we help our girls gain confidence, self-awareness, pride and a sense of community? One group has come up with an answer: tell her to lace up her running shoes and hit the pavement.

me strong as in healthy and fit. Also making me able to stand up for myself and my values. And letting me express my feelings when I want. Making me able to say I’m beautiful and smart! Being a girl on the Run teaches me that being fearless is one of the best things you can be, and I admire my coaches for teaching me that. Now that I have the knowledge of being fearless I can spread it to people who may be going through tough situations or just want to build their self-esteem. What I’ve learned is something I will be able to use for the upcoming years. This is especially important as I will be going into middle school next year and I will face different problems and new people. Girls on the Run has given me the tools to be fearless, a leader, an independent thinker, a positive role model to peers and enabled my personal success.”

In 1996, Molly Barker in Charlotte, North Carolina, launched a running program called Girls on the Run. Thirteen girls signed up for the program that would culminate in a 5K run. Fifteen years later, the program has evolved into a 10-week, 20-lesson curriculum, reaching girls nationwide. It has now come to the Michiana area.

The parents responded with as much enthusiasm, according to Collier. “I had one mom stop me halfway through the season when I was coaching. She said, ‘I’m so glad you’ve come to this area.’ She told me she had an older daughter who has an eating disorder and she thinks if Girls on the Run was around when she was that age, possibly she could’ve gone on a different track.”

“There’s so much power in the program,” said Amy Cooper Collier, Girls on the Run executive director who co-founded the local chapter with Kris Ohlson. “It’s not a running program. We creatively integrate it into a program to inspire girls to be confident, joyful, healthy.”

The curriculum focuses on three parts: the individual, the team and the community as a whole. In the end, the girls design and implement a community project. The Swanson group created an environmental awareness program for their school to encourage recycling.

Throughout the 10 weeks, a group of up to 15 girls in third through fifth grades meets twice a week with volunteer coaches at designated schools or other locations. Each session includes a lesson plan on a topic, such as community, gossiping, bullying, communication skills, standing up for yourself, peer pressure and body image. Through fun activities and exercises, the girls absorb the lessons, while also preparing for a 5K run that is held at the end of the season.

In the end, Collier explained that it is not just about running.

“The emphasis isn’t being first or fastest, but going at a healthy pace and celebrating their accomplishments. It’s about encouraging each other, reaching your own goals and helping the team reach their goals. We saw the fruits of that at the 5K. It was at St. Mary’s College. The girls were doing laps around the track. At the end, the girls who were finished went back out and ran with those who were still finishing. Then they formed a tunnel for everyone to run through. It was all about the team.”

“At the core of this program is the message to the girls that they are amazing, incredible, good enough. There’s a place girls go in middle school where they start to believe what’s on the outside is more important than on the inside. At the core, it’s the “I’m not good enough” message. We want to arm them so they can critically examine the messages they are getting, so they can be prepared to reject those messages and to think for themselves,” Collier said.

The first Girls on the Run session was held in the spring at Swanson Primary Center in South Bend. Twelve girls participated in the program. By the end, they were asking if they could do it again.

The girls gave rave reviews, including Lauren who is a fourth grader. She said, “Girls on the Run makes me fearless by making

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Join the Run! Since coming to the area, the program has gained recognition and demand with over 20 area schools, community centers and youth organizations expressing interest in becoming a Girls on the Run site. This fall, the program is being offered at Northpoint Elementary in Granger and Christ the King School in South Bend. The 5K will be hosted by the women of Walsh Hall at Notre Dame who have partnered with Girls on the Run to act as assistant coaches and interns. The women have also helped raise scholarship dollars so girls of all financial backgrounds can participate.

Expanding the program continues as they plan to have four sites in the spring of 2012, including ones in Elkhart and Mishawaka, along with an open-site at a park or similar location. They hope to have 12 sites by the spring of 2013, reaching more girls with a positive message and providing tools to follow their own yellow brick road.

“Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, I have learned to get through the tornados in my life with the help of Girls on the Run…,” said Margaret, fourth grader. “With my new strength, I don’t need a wizard to get me home or ruby slippers when I have running shoes.”

Wondering how you can get involved? Here are a few ways to help:

Register a Runner. Think your daughter would benefit from the program? Priority registration for runners will begin in early 2012. Visit www.GirlsontheRunMichiana.org for more information or find them on Facebook.

Be a Coach. Coaches should be 21, female and committed to making a difference in the lives of girls. Contact volunteer coordinator Michelle Byers at michell@girlsontherunmichiana.org.

Provide a Scholarship. Scholarships are an important component, giving more girls the opportunity to benefit from the program.

Become a SoleMate. If you are a runner, biker or tri-athlete, you can become a SoleMate to help raise funds for Girls on the Run during a sporting event in which you are participating. For details, visit the website and click on SoleMates.

Meagan Church is a writer and mother of 2.5 kids. Her current projects include DefiningMotherhood, and Unexpectant where she explores the realities of modern motherhood for her book project.

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October 2011 Calendar of Events Ongoing Events Design A New Studebaker!

Do you have an idea for what a new Studebaker would look like? If so, then enter the Studebaker National Museum’s 2011 Design Contest! Deadline for entries is October 21, 2011. Winners will be selected in four age groups, with selected entries displayed in the museum. Download the official entry form at their website: studebakermuseum.org.

Viva Italia! The Italian Sports Car

Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Stop by and see some of the most notable Italian cars from the 1950’s and 1960’s. $8 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5 ages 6-18. For more info, visit studebakermuseum.org.

Cage Fitness STAR Martial Arts, Elkhart

Cage Fitness is tested and designed by 9-time Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes. However, unlike MMA, there is no contact and no partners! Cage Fitness is designed to work out your entire body in only 25 minutes! Come try a free class before you decide you love it! For more information, call 574.522.5425.

Free Crafts for Kids Lakeshore Learning Store, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Every Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, Lakeshore Learning Store offers free craft activities for kids ages 3 and up at all of their locations!

Please visit lakeshorelearning.com.

Baby Boot Camp Central Park, Mishawaka on Mondays Granger Community Church, Wednesdays and Fridays

Baby Boot Camp stroller-based fitness classes are designed specifically to help moms get fit. Classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength. The stroller, resistance tubes (and even your child!) are used as an integral part of the workout. Starts at 9:30 AM. Free!

For more info, visit babybootcamp.com.

The Sharing Box Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch

Despite warnings that he is not fierce enough yet to scare crows, little scarecrow boy goes out into the cornfield alone. Find out what happens next in “The Little Scarecrow Boy”

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by Margaret Wise Brown, then create your own little scarecrow to take home. Ask for this Sharing Box anytime during the month of October at the Children’s Services desk.

Sharing Box Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Branch

“What did the aardvark like on his pizza? -- Antchovies!” Make a paper pizza and put your favorite toppings on it. Then read “Pizza at Sally’s”

by Monica Wellington and “Pizza Counting” by Christina Dobson. Children, with an accompanying adult, are invited to come anytime during the month of October to Children’s Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library.

Candy Corn Counting Contest Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Branch

Children in first through sixth grade are invited to enter our candy corn counting contest.

From Monday, October 3 to Saturday, October 29, children may ask for an entry form at the Children’s Services desk and guess how many candy corn pieces are in the jar. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 31. For more information, call 574.259.5277.

Art Classes for Kids at the SBMA South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend

Check out the classes offered at the South Bend Museum of Art. Classes such as Youth Photography, Youth Ceramics, Meet Artists Throughout History, Making Art Together – Preschoolers and Parents, Youth Metals, Do it Yourself Fabrics and Discover Drawing. These new classes are geared towards children and teens to help them learn and have fun with art.

Tuition starts at $108 for members and $135 for non-members. Register online at southbendart.org or call 574.235.9102.

Wee Discover Curious Kids Museum, St. Joseph, MI

Wee Discover helps preschoolers discover the world around them by reading different stories every week with hands-on learning play experiences. Parents enjoy sharing this experience with their children and meet other parents. Join us every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. Free with paid museum admission or membership. For more info, visit curiouskidsmuseum.org.

Sharing Box Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch

“October is here. It’s time to pick a pumpkin!”

Enjoy reading the featured book “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor where every pumpkin becomes a different pumpkin head no matter what the size. Then make your own paper plate pumpkin face mask to take home. Ask for this Sharing Box anytime during the month of October at the Children’s Services desk.

October Events

Saturday, October 1 Women & Spirit

Center for History, South Bend

Share with your family the importance of women who have influenced and shaped the nation’s social and cultural environment. This exhibit displays a group of American women who have created schools, hospitals, colleges and provided other social needs. 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets are $5 for youth, $6.50 for seniors and $8 for adults. For more info, visit centerforhistory.org.

21st Annual Heritage Harvest Fair New Carlisle Memorial Park, New Carlisle

Come and experience the 1800’s brought back to life from 11 AM to 4 PM. This outdoor history festival includes a Civil War encampment, children’s games, bake sale, pie booth and other festive goodies. Free to enter! For more info, call 574.654.3897.

Oktoberfest Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart

Come and rejoice the fall season! A straw bale maze and petting zoo is available for children of all ages. Free! 8 AM to 6 PM.

Who’s Hiding in the Bittersweet Branch Library?

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch

Bad Kitty, that sassy rascal from the books by Nick Bruel, is hiding in a different location each week in Children’s Services at the Bittersweet Branch Library. Find her and receive an entry slip for a drawing to be held Friday, October 28.

Two lucky winners will choose books from a selection of new paperbacks. Children are allowed to enter the drawing one time per week.

Sunday, October 2 Elkhart County Heart Walk Ox Bow Park, Goshen

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*Please be sure to call ahead to confirm times and information. the community together to celebrate healthy living. Enjoy healthy snacks, health screenings, survivor area, the Kid’s Zone, company photo and much more! Strollers, wagons and leashed dogs welcome! Register at michianastartheartwalk.org. Pre-walk activities begin at 1 PM. The cost is free. For more info, call 574.274.1783.

Monday, October 3

Series and Sequels Book Club Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch

Thursday, October 6 The Hobbit

Bethel College, Everest-Rohrer Auditorium, Mishawaka

Join us for an evening of musical entertainment that the whole family will enjoy! Cost is $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. For ticket info, call the box office at 574.807.7080.

Friday, October 7

Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to join the Series and Sequels Book Club. The club will meet on the following dates: Mondays: October 3, November 7 and December 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Participants will discuss a different series during each meeting.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Patrons can register for all or any date. Register by phone by calling 574.271.3179.

Concert Series: Steve Foresman

Treetop Tales

Saturday, October 8

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch

Children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and participate in finger plays at Treetop Tales on Mondays, October 3 and 17 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. For more information, inquire at the Children’s Services desk or call 574.271.3179.

Key Bank Plaza, South Bend

Steve Foresman is a talented musician who plays a variety of rock, classic country, rhythm & blues and folk. He blends his own music with some classic favorite artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison and the Beatles.

Foresman will be playing 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Free! For more info, visit dtsbfirstfridays.com.

Make Your Own Gourd Jack-o-Lantern Bendix Woods County Park, New Carlisle

Wednesday, October 5

Enjoy a fall morning at the park making your own jack-o-lantern from a hard shell gourd that will last a lifetime. All materials will be supplied. Wear old clothing. Participants must be at least 12 years old to participate. Registration and payment deadline is October 1. Cost is $30 per person. For more info, contact Leslie at 574.654.3155.

The Morris Performing Art Center, South Bend

Harvest Festival

Pretty Lights

Pretty Lights is the musical vision of Colorado based electronic hip hop artist Derek Vincent Smith. The cutting-edge party rocking beats fill American music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo with energy and emotion. The music is a product of digital sampling and crosses many genres, forming a combination of hip hop, vintage funk and soul samples, sometimes grime. The name Pretty Lights comes from a Pink Floyd concert poster that reads “Come and watch the pretty lights!” Tickets are $30. For more info, visit morriscenter.org.

Computer Classes: Email Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown

At 9:15 AM patrons will learn how to set-up an e-mail account and basic use of e-mail.

This class is intended for those with some Internet experience. For more information, call 574.259.5277, ext. 273.

Downtown, St. Joseph, MI

Celebrate the harvest season with fun games and activities in downtown St. Joseph. For more info call 269.983.2543 or visit curiouskidsmuseum.org.

Bark in the Park – Dog Walk & Festival Ox Bow County Park, Elkhart

Come and enjoy contests, activities and doggy demonstrations from 9 AM to 2PM. Bring your dog and get into the park for only $1. Benefits go towards the Second Chance Small Dog Rescue and Elkhart County Parks.

For more info, visit elkhartcountyparks.org.

Sunday, October 9

South Bend Region SCCA Autocross Tire Rack, South Bend

Looking for some fast fun to watch? Tire Rack is hosting a racing autocross from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Free to watch! For more info, call 574.271.0810.

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Monday, October 10 Mother/Daughter Book Club

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch

Mothers and daughters will read the same book and discuss it with others. New readers are always welcome. Meetings will be the second Monday of each month from 7 to 8 PM. For more information and the title of the book selected, call at 574.271.3179.

Storytime Sampler Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch

Storytime Sampler continues at the Bittersweet Branch Library on Mondays, October 10 and 24 from 10:30 AM to 11 AM. Adult caregivers are expected to attend and remain with their children. For more information, call 574.259.0392.

Tuesday, October 11

Mothers and More Open House St. Joseph County Public Library: Francis Branch, South Bend

Wanting to meet other Michiana moms?

Come to this open house from 7 PM to 9 PM. Coffee, desserts and a raffle will be a part of the fun. Free to join. For more info, visit mothersandmore.org or call 574.206.5804.

Wednesday, October 12 Cooking Class with Chef Laurent: Savory Desserts Chef Laurent, Inc., Granger

Chef Laurent, a native of Brittany, France with a culinary background in European cuisine, offers various classes to enhance your cooking skills. Private classes and corporate events available (call to schedule). From 5:30 to 7:00 PM. $40. For more info visit www.ChefLaurentInc.com.

Thursday, October 13

Historic Craft Workshop: Basketry Elkhart County Historical Museum, Elkhart

Come and join us to learn the art of basketry from 7 PM to 9 PM. All supplies are provided and the cost is only $5 per person. For more info, call 574.848.4322.

Kids Garden Club Fall Planting Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Harris Branch

Children in grades 1 through 6 are invited to

October 2011 join library staff members and area Master Gardeners in planting fall bulbs to beautify the flowerbeds at the Harris Branch Library from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. The rain date is Thursday, October 20. Registration starts Monday, October 3. For more information, inquire at the Children’s Services desk or call 574.271.3179.

Saturday, October 15

The FAMILY Magazine Kids Expo!

Elkhart Sports Center, Elkhart

Don’t miss our big event! Kids will love activities like face painting and the climbing wall.

And enter for a chance to win a family package to Disney World! From 10 AM to 4 PM. For more info visit, michianafamilymagazine.com.

South Bend Symphony Pops Presents “The Original Phantom of the Opera” Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend

Enjoy a night of suspenseful music in light of the coming Halloween holiday. The Original Phantom of the Opera silent film by Lon Chaney will be played, accompanied by a live performance by the South Bend Symphony. 8 PM. Tickets start at $14. For more info, visit morriscenter. org.

Knock-tober Fest USA Skate Center, Mishawaka

The South Bend Studebreaker Roller Girls take on the Lake City Roller Dolls in this SBRG 2011-2012 Season Opener! Kids under 6 get in for free. Tickets $10 to $12.

Doors open at 8 PM and the fun starts at 8:30 PM. For more info, call 574.256.0921.

Sunday, October 16 St. Hedwig Polish Festival St. Hedwigs Parish, South Bend

Come and enjoy homemade Polish food like your grandma used to make. Dance to a Polka band playing from 2 PM – 5 PM and have fun at the gaming booths! 11:30 AM to 5 PM. For more info, call 574.287.8932.

Tuesday, October 18 Craft of the Month

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library Bittersweet Branch

Visit between 4 PM to 6 PM to wrap and decorate a festive fall wreath. Samples of the wreath will be on display at the library. Program will continue while supplies last. For more information, call 574.259.0392.

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Wednesday, October 19 Recycled Silverware Wind Chimes Elkhart Environmental Center, Elkhart

Recycled silverware wind chimes are back!

Don’t miss this second opportunity to learn to make your own. At 6 PM participants are invited to use their creativity in beading a set of forks and spoons and turning them into melody makers for their porch or breezeway.

Cost of the class is $6 and includes all the materials needed. Space is limited. Register by calling 574.293.5070.

Computer Class: Word Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Branch

At 9:15 AM, patrons will learn how to create, save, open documents and explore style options. Registration begins October 12. For more information, call 574.259.5277, ext. 273.

Thursday, October 20 Musical Petting Zoo

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Bittersweet Branch

Is your child a budding musician? Children in grades 1-5 will have the opportunity to listen to and touch new and familiar instruments during the Musical Petting Zoo at 7 PM. Program is free. Register at the Children’s Services desk or by calling 574.259.0392.

Friday, October 21 Zoo Boo

Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend

Have a great time trick or treating at the Zoo on Friday and Saturday, 6 PM to 9 PM! Little Zoo Boo is available Sunday, October 23 for children 7 years and younger from Noon to 4 PM. General admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids. For more info, visit potawatomizoo.org.

Saturday, October 22 Spooktacular

Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart

Any child who arrives in costume will receive a treat. Enjoy a straw bale maze, petting zoo and pumpkin bowling for children of all ages. Free! 8 AM to 6 PM.

Fall is in the Air Curious Kids’ Museum, St. Joseph, MI

We love the smell of fall, the cool mornings and the beautiful leaves...come on along and make your own dancing leaf dancers. Cost is free with paid admission or membership.

For more info, visit curiouskidsmuseum.org or call 269.983.2543.

Gathering at Five Medals River Preserve County Park on C.R. 31, New Paris, IN

Join the festivities and immerse yourself in the history of the Midwest from the 1660’s to 1815. Visit the encampments of over 200 re-enactors who will show you what it was like to live back then. The fun starts Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, visit elkhartcountyparks.org

New Movie Shown at Library Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Library, Downtown Branch

You’re invited to enjoy a newly released movie for free in the Spencer Gallery from 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM. For more information, call 574.259.5277.

Thursday, October 27

Cooking Class with Chef Laurent: Squash & Pumpkin Chef Laurent, Inc., Granger

Chef Laurent, a native of Brittany, France with a culinary background in European cuisine, offers various classes to enhance your cooking skills. Private classes and corporate events available (call to schedule). From 5:30 to 7:00 PM. $40. For more info visit www.ChefLaurentInc.com.

Friday, October 28 A Toast to Hello Gorgeous

McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk, Elkhart

Come support Hello Gorgeous, a non-profit organization providing free professional makeovers to women battling all cancers.

Enjoy 4 amazing wine pairings, sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, unwind to the sounds of beautiful music, compete for prize. From 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Tickets are $35, $40 on the day of the event. Get tickets from McCarthy’s or Fix Salon. All proceeds go to Hello Gorgeous. For more information on tickets, please visit fixsalonandspa.com.

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Fall Chamber Orchestra Concert Bethel College, South Bend

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Saturday November 12 11th Annual ART FOR THE MIND Stanley Clark School, South Bend

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Elkhart General Hospital Expectant Mother Classes Preparation for Childbirth This class provides a detailed review of every aspect of the labor and delivery process, including recognizing signs and symptoms, comfort measures for the mother, the supportive role of the coach, and breathing and relaxation techniques. You’ll learn about emergency and scheduled cesarean sections, as well as the use of epidural anesthesia during childbirth. A tour of the Special Beginnings Maternity Center is included. Three classes are offered for your convenience: Preparation for Childbirth meets once a week for six weeks, Labor Express meets once a week for three weeks and the Super Saturday meets once on a Saturday. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Childbirth Refresher For parents who want to refresh some techniques, this class will update you about anything that has changed since the birth of your first child and provide you with a review of breathing and relaxation techniques. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Breastfeeding for Success If you’ve decided to breastfeed, you probably already know that it’s the best way to get your baby off to a healthy start. Facilitated by Certified Lactation Consultants, you’ll learn the keys to breastfeeding success, including latching on, positioning at the breast and ways to avoid potential problems.

Discussions will include ways to express or pump breast milk and the proper storage of breast milk. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Infant CPR/Safety Through videos, live demonstrations from instructors and hands-on training, parents can learn how to provide emergency care for their infant.

Home safety is also discussed. Parents are welcome to take this class anytime during pregnancy or even after the birth of the baby. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Sibling Class To help prepare brothers and sisters for the new addition, siblings will practice holding and diapering a doll, discuss feelings about the anticipated arrival and tour the Special Beginnings Maternity Center. Recommended for children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Teenage/Single Preparation for Childbirth Class Designed for the teenage or single expectant mother, this class will provide an overview of all aspects of the labor and delivery process, plus care for both mom and baby after delivery in a positive and supportive environment.

Teenage dads, support persons, parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend. A tour of the Special Beginnings Maternity Center is included. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Special Beginnings Tours Learn more about our Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (LDRP) suites and the services we provide by scheduling a tour. For more information, call (574) 523-3444.

Fitness Classes Exercise Classes Elkhart General Hospital offers a variety of classes to help people of all ages, shapes and sizes get fit and stay fit. Classes include yoga, pilates, kickboxing and more! For more information, call (574) 523-3303.

Senior Swing This low-impact, aerobic class focuses on strength, flexibility and coordination. Classes are tailored to the mature individual and their specific needs. For more information, call (574) 523-3242.

Jazzercise This class is a powerfully fun and effective workout that will lift your spirits and strengthen your heart, muscles and core. Jazzercise combines jazz dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga, ballet and kickboxing. Both men and women are welcome. No dance experience required. For more information, call (574) 903-5355.

Wellness Programs Arthritis Self-Management Program This unique six-week program is for people with arthritis and related conditions. Through engaging group discussion and easy-to-understand course materials, participants will learn the basics of joint anatomy and protection, the importance of exercise and nutrition and how to take medications properly. Participants will also learn about self-help devices that can enhance daily activities.

Registration is required. Class size is limited to ten participants. For more information, call (574) 523-3303.

Classes and Support Groups Individual Nutrition Counseling Registered Dietitians give you highly personalized and professional help to aid you in building structure and support for your nutritional goals. For more information, call (574) 523-3303.

Free Seminars at Elkhart General Elkhart General Hospital offers the public a wide variety of seminars and classes presented by Elkhart General staff and other area health professionals.

For information on upcoming events or to be added to our mailing list, call (574) 523-3303 or visit www.egh.org.

Support Groups Cancer Survivorship Support Group If you are a cancer survivor, you’re invited to join the Cancer Survivorship Support Group. In these monthly meetings, you will receive the continued support you need from experts in the field and other cancer survivors.

Get answers to what post-treatment side effects you can expect, how to regain your sense of control in your life and any other questions you might have. Meetings are held from 5:306:30 pm in the Radiation Oncology Cancer Learning Center on the Lower Level at Elkhart General Hospital.

No registration required. For more information, call (574) 389-4848.

Circle of Hope Breast Cancer Support Group For women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, Circle of Hope offers a safe environment where they can share their questions and fears, learn how others are coping and find friends who can walk with them through their struggles and triumphs with cancer.

Meets monthly. For more information, call (574) 262-8116.

Diabetes Support Group Gives adults with diabetes and their families and friends continuing peer support. Meetings feature topics related to diabetes and are presented by experts in the healthcare field. For more information, call (574) 523-3297.

Helping Other Parents Endure H.O.P.E. is a support group for parents and loved ones who have lost a child through pregnancy or in the first few years of life. Through our parent-to-parent support group, we offer friendship, guidance and understanding. Meets monthly. For more information, call (574) 523-3276.

I Can Cope Cancer Support Series Living with cancer can be one of the hardest challenges anyone faces. I Can Cope can help you meet this challenge by clarifying cancer facts and myths.

The information and insights offered in I Can Cope classes help the patient, family members and friends cope with the day-to-day issues of living with cancer. For more information, call (574) 296-6553.

Look Good...Feel Better Through the Look Good...Feel Better program, caring professionals in the beauty industry teach women how to overcome the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. In one FREE two-hour workshop, participants will learn simple beauty techniques for skin and nail care, makeup application, and coping with hair loss. They’ll even receive a complimentary bag of makeup to use in the session and at home. For more information about upcoming dates, times and locations or to register, call the American Cancer Society at (866) 499-4673.

Living with Heart Failure Support Group Heart failure is serious. But you can often manage the symptoms to stay healthy and out of the hospital. The Living with Heart Failure Support Group can help you find your strength and control to create your optimal health through proper nutrition, medications, mindfulness and activity.

Each class includes a nurse practitioner and expert speaker, a relaxation experience and a recipe of the week.

Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30-11:45 am in the Heart Failure Clinic at Elkhart General Hospital. Take Elevator B to the 3rd Floor. For more information, call (574) 389-4856.

Ostomy Support Group Co-sponsored by Elkhart General Home Care and the Regional Center for Cancer Services, this group offers physical and emotional support for people with or affected by an ostomy, colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. For more information, call (574) 523-3476.

For the entire list of classes, support groups and events, visit egh.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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OCTOBER 2011

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Weird

pretty strange

Slightly Odd

October Factoids

 The Great Chicago Fire started on October 8th, 1871 and burned for around 30 hours.  What’s orange and weighs 1,810.5 pounds? According to pumpkinnook.com, it’s the biggest pumpkin on the planet! The ginormous gourd took the record on October 9th, 2010.  It all started one October’s eve: Jonny Carson began his gig as host of The Tonight Show in October of 1962.

Symptoms check! Do you have an extra-long index finger? Super thick hair on your palms?  Are you freaked out by running water and daylight? If so, you might be a werewolf.

Happy Thanksgiving – if you live in Canada, that is. Canadians celebrate their version of  Thanksgiving the second Monday of October.

Did you know that the tradition of carving Jack o’ Lanterns came largely from Ireland? People used to hallow out turnips to keep away ghosts as well as an evil wandering spirit named Stingy Jack during Samhain, a Celtic holiday. (Stingy Jack eventually came to be known as “Jack of the Lantern.”

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Baseball lovers should know this handy fact. The very first World Series game was played in October 1903 with the Boston Americans playing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Boston won the series.

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Have a kid who was born in October? Based on numbers, he or she might just be the next president! More presidents have been born in October than in any other month (six presidents to be exact).

No, he’s not technically Dracula, but with a wingspan of about six feet, the  largest bat in the world is pretty scary, nonetheless. It’s the Malayan flying fox, and this creepy thing is found in Asia. Despite its massive wing span, it only weighs about two pounds. And don’t worry; this bat is a fruit eater.

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Reviewed by Alicia Ford Assistant Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial/St. Joseph Public Library This is a non-fiction story that delves into many things – science, journalism, faith, family and more. It is foremost the story of Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year-old black mother of five who dies of cervical cancer in 1951 and whose cells (parts of the tumor that killed her) live on as the first “immortal” cell line. During Henrietta’s treatment, one of the doctors took cells from her cervix and discovered that the cells could be kept alive and multiply indefinitely. These “HeLa” cells have had huge scientific implications since, aiding in ground-breaking medical discoveries such as the polio vaccine and AIDS treatments.

Twenty years later, the family of Henrietta Lacks learns about her immortal cells and is forever changed. The family understandably has mixed emotions about the news; not only is it so late in coming, but the tissue samples were taken without Henrietta or the family’s knowledge. HeLa cells were then mass-produced in laboratories and factories, often for profit, without any compensation to the family. Henrietta’s daughter Deborah is especially changed by the news, eventually deciding she wants to discover as much about her mother and those cells as she can. Journalist Rebecca Skloot is by her side as she goes through her journey.

I very much enjoyed this bestselling memoir from debut author Skloot (and I am certainly no scientist). The writing style is straight-forward prose, alternating between important events in both Henrietta and Deborah’s lives. Skloot is successful in finally revealing the human story behind the famous HeLa cells.

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Spooktacular

Halloween Goodies Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.

Halloween! Every year the kid in me eagerly anticipates celebrating this festive autumn holiday. I enjoy conjuring up a ghostly good time for family and friends.

Gather ghouls and boys for a Halloween spread of spooktacular goodies and graveyard fun: • Make it a BOO-fet, setting the table for serve-yourself ease.

• Finger foods make it easy: deviled eggs, crackers and cheese, veggie dippers and favorite dips, Spiderweb Munch and Easy Halloween Cookie Cups.

• Blow up orange balloons, and offer felt-tip markers for guests to decorate as jack-o-lanterns.

Easy Halloween Cookie Cups

Makes 2 dozen cookie cups 1 package (16.5 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Swirled Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Morsels PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 24 mini-muffin cups.

PLACE squares of dough into prepared muffin cups; press down to make a deep well.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from oven to wire rack(s). While still warm, fill cookie cups with morsels. Morsels will soften and retain their shape. Cool completely. With tip of knife, remove cookie cups from muffin pan(s). * NOTE: 1 cup (6 ounces) of any flavor Nestlé Toll House morsels can be substituted for the Swirled Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Morsels.

Nutrition Information per cookie cup: 120 calories; 50 calories from fat; 6 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 85 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 12 g sugars; 1 g protein

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Spiderweb Munch

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Makes 12 servings

2 cups (12-ounce package) NestlĂŠ Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 1/3 cup powdered sugar 3 cups toasted rice cereal HEAT morsels and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; remove from heat. Add sugar; stir vigorously until smooth.

PLACE cereal in large bowl. Add 1 cup melted chocolate mixture; stir until evenly coated. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Using small metal spatula, shape into 10-inch circle with slightly raised 1-inch-wide border.

Pour remaining chocolate mixture in center of circle; spread to border.

FOR SPIDERWEB: PLACE remaining peanut butter in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to pipe concentric circles on top of chocolate. Using wooden pick or tip of sharp knife, pull tip through peanut butter from center to border. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Information per serving: 320 calories; 170 calories from fat; 19 g total fat; 7 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 150 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 19 g sugars; 7 g protein; 4% vitamin A; 8% vitamin C; 0% calcium; 15% DV iron

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When Pets Begin to Act Their Age Tips to Help Your Aging Pet

By Dr. Ed Blesy

Dogs and cats seem to age too fast. Fortunately, with advances in animal health care, our pets are living longer and more comfortable lives. We owe our pets our best efforts to meet their changing needs as they age.

Here is some information to keep your aging family friends healthy and comfortable.

Arthritis I believe arthritis is the most common concern when owners visit my clinic with their senior pets. Large dogs, small dogs and cats can all exhibit signs of arthritis. Dogs may get up more slowly, jump less, avoid stairs and act more irritable. In early stages, the lameness may be most noticeable when the dog first gets up, but signs resolve with exercise. With more advanced cases, signs worsen after exercise.

Cats may vocalize more often, or they may just be less active.

It’s important to confirm arthritis by consulting a veterinarian. Other orthopedic conditions can mimic arthritis signs. These include ligament disease, abnormal joint conformation and infectious conditions such as Lyme disease.

Weight control is very important to help avoid arthritis later in life and to take pressure off of already painful joints.

But keep in mind that you should not aggressively restrict calories from cats as they can become very ill if they lose weight too quickly. Proper nutrition and exercise are needed to maintain a healthy weight.

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Beyond controlling your pet’s weight, discuss NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with your veterinarian. There are numerous products on the market labeled for dogs, but unfortunately, there are none labeled for cats in the United States.

It is ideal for veterinarians to monitor organ function when prescribing these drugs for long term use in canine patients. Please note: human NSAIDs can create toxicity problems for animals. Cats are extra sensitive.

Therefore, do not give a human NSAID to your dog without first discussing it with your veterinarian. Never give a human NSAID to your cat.

I will sometimes use a one week trial of NSAIDs to demonstrate to owners how much daily discomfort their pet may be facing due to undiagnosed arthritis. I do this because owners often mistake arthritis signs for general aging.

Make changes in your home to assist your pet challenged with arthritis: • Elevate food bowls.

• Consider ramps for couches, beds, vehicles, stairs, etc.

• Select comfortable beds.

• For cats, consider a high walled litter box with a low entry point. This can help avoid inappropriate urination problems.

• Brush and groom more often since it may be painful for your cat to reach the hind end. This will help avoid hair mats.

• Dietary supplements with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may actually strengthen the affected cartilage.

• Physical therapy and low impact exercise is very beneficial.

Maintaining muscles to support the affected joints is very important.

• Discuss pain relievers such as tramadol and gabapentin. Gabapentin can safely be used in cats.

• Adequan is an injectable drug that can be effective for dogs and cats.

• Alternative therapies such as acupuncture may be tried.

Preventative Veterinary Care Preventative veterinary care becomes more important as our pets age.

Seniors may be more susceptible to disease and parasites. More frequent veterinary visits help us to detect age-related problems more quickly.

Finding and addressing these problems can lengthen and improve our pets’ lives.

• A thorough physical exam, blood work and urine tests can help us spot hidden problems. Twice a year exams are suggested for seniors.

• Dental disease can occur at any age, but seniors may be affected most by mouths full of bacteria-laden tartar or painful teeth.

• Monitoring for weight gain and weight loss can both be indicators of problems.

• Consult with your veterinarian about which vaccines and parasite preventatives best fit the lifestyle of your senior pet.

• Discuss arthritis and the choice of therapies listed above with your veterinarian.

Your pets need you. Find ways to make their lives as comfortable as possible. It is the least we can do for the devoted love they give to us.

Dr. Ed Blesy graduated from veterinary school in 1997, and later moved with his family to practice in beautiful southwest Michigan. In January of 2006, Dr. Ed opened St. Joseph Animal Wellness Clinic, PC in St. Joseph, Michigan.

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family time

Whatwill the

neighbors

think

?

By Meagan Francis

Last summer, I was out chatting with my neighbor, a very friendly woman who’s a parent herself. When she asked what I’d been up to lately, I shared that I had written a book.

“Oh really? What’s it about?” she asked.

“Uh, well, it’s called The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets To Enjoying Motherhood,” I responded.

And inwardly, I cringed a little.

After all, we live on narrow city lots, the sort where neighbors really know each other’s business.

My house has a bank of windows facing her large yard. The other side of our house is even more dangerous. That’s where you’ll find the bedroom windows, a mere 15 feet or so from our neighbors’ windows. I leave my windows open a lot. And I sometimes wonder, if my neighbors judged the happiness of our home only by what carries out of those windows and makes it to their ears, what would they think about our family?

I tend toward being a yeller, even when I’m not angry about anything.

I holler from the kitchen to the living room to tell the kids their Xbox time is up or to get more information about a squabble when I’m in the middle of cooking dinner. I shout to be heard above the din of a busy house – especially when the din grows into a roar. And yes, sometimes when I’m tired and frustrated and just want the kids to stop what they’re doing and listen to me, LIKE RIGHT NOW, I yell the worst kind of yell, the angry yell.

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It’s a useful exercise, wondering what our home must sound like to those who live closest to us. Of course, they aren’t privy to the murmured “I love you’s” and nighttime tuck-ins, or the stories or shared jokes or laughs or civil dinnertime conversations. But even if they were, would those quiet, peaceful moments outweigh all the yelly-ness?

Would somebody who stood outside my window all day believe me if I told them that I was a happy mom?

And if they wouldn’t, would I believe it? Would my children?

While yelling is one example of something I know I do more than I should, that’s not the only thing that gets in the way between my ideals and my actions sometimes. Take venting and complaining about parenting, online and to my friends in real life. Sure, blowing off steam is normal and necessary sometimes, but it’s only too easy for all our discussions about motherhood to devolve into complaining about how hard we’ve got it. The thing is, our kids are listening. And even if they don’t know exactly what we’re talking about or we mostly shield them from complaining, just expending that much energy on complaining about motherhood colors how we experience it.

Perception is reality. If we constantly reinforce (to ourselves, our kids, or one another) the belief that we’ve got it hard, that motherhood is frustrating and tiresome and boring and burdensome, it will affect

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how we engage with our kids and the rest of the world. Yelling does this to me. The more I yell, the louder the house seems (gee, I wonder why), and the more I want to yell. Even the urge to shout can be traced back to a cause, most of the time. I know that on the days I face with a clear purpose of having a productive, peaceful, happy family life, I am much less likely to yell at the kids. It’s the days when I try to bulldoze through my to-do list, viewing my children as just another roadblock in a long line of obstacles, that I turn into The Holler-iest Mom.

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Complaining also does this to me. The more I complain, the more I want to complain, and the more I find to complain about.

No mother is perfect and no family is always happy. I don’t expect that I’ll never find anything to vent about again, or that I’ll never raise my voice at (or simply around) my kids. But I can be mindful about it, make a conscious effort to live the ideals that I’ll admit sometimes don’t make it outside my head.

I don’t owe my neighbors a certain image of our household, or of myself as a happy mom. But I do owe it to my kids. And myself.

After all, if I were my future self, or one of my kids, listening at the window – what would I want to hear?

Meagan Francis is a mother of five and lives in St. Joseph, Michigan.

She is also author of “The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets To Enjoying Motherhood.”

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The

Halloween Candy

Buy Back

Trading in Candy for a Very Sweet Cause

By Marcy Blesy

 Dr. Thomas and Dr. Smith of Bridgman Family Dental Care in Bridgman

Is there such a thing as too much candy?

That’s not a thought in my child’s mind, I assure you, but it’s a strongly held belief in mine. How many of you have candy drawers at home where that extra candy goes? And how many of you still have candy in there from last Halloween? If I am the only guilty one, I will own up to this, but I have a suspicion that I am not alone. With Halloween right around the corner, how does one walk the tightrope between letting kids relish in all that comes with the holiday and trying to maintain some healthy nutritional balance? A national program called the Halloween Candy Buy Back could be the solution, and it’s available near you.

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Dr. Neal Smith and Dr. Ryan Thomas of Bridgman Family Dental Care are helping ease the burden of candy overconsumption by giving kids a tradeoff equally appealing as candy – money. However, the real value comes for the parents and their kids when they learn that all that extra candy is a charity donation for American military troops.

On Tuesday, November 1st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., children can bring in any extra or unwanted Halloween candy to the office, located at 9151 Red Arrow Highway in Bridgman, Michigan.

Registered dental assistant April Tetzlaff, otherwise known as the “official candy coordinator,” explains: “Children bring in their unopened candy. Dr. Smith weighs the candy, and we pay $1 per

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pound of candy up to five pounds. Then we have the kids draw a picture or write a note for the troops. Our candy is donated to our local chapter of Blue Star Mothers who package and send the candy overseas.”

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Dr. Smith adds, “The purpose is a treat for the troops and to help them make friends with kids in the villages in Afghanistan or Iraq. It promotes good relations. And parents think it’s a great idea, too. There is always the question of ‘What do you do with all this candy you don’t need?’ Plus, with the problems of tooth decay, it’s good to get a little bit off the streets, and at the same time, kids have a direct connection to giving to others.”

Over 140 kids participated last year, and 400 pounds of candy were collected. Each year the collection gets larger.

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Chapter 177, and their president, Tammy Sebasty, take over when Dr. Smith delivers the candy to them. Made up of mothers who have children, grandchildren, friends or neighbors in the military, they honor those in the U.S. military in many ways, including sending care packages. Says Sebasty: “The candy that Bridgman Family Dental Care donates to the troops is boxed up and sent to the troops that are deployed overseas. We pack this candy at our annual Support the Troops open house that we have every November. Care packages for the troops are sent overseas at Christmas time. We are trying to send a little home to them, when they are so far away from home at a very special time of the year, defending our freedom here in the United States. Last year, we shipped out 639 care packages. We can only afford to ship all of these packages because of the generous donations of money from the community and a lot of the American Legions.”

Both the Blue Star Mothers and Bridgman Family Dental Care receive thank you notes from the troops that express their gratitude:

The successful Halloween Candy Buy Back program is incorporated in many dental offices across the country. Also participating locally is 32 Pearls Family Dentistry in Granger, Ind. Dr. Avis Barker is holding her buyback on November 1st, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“The office donates the candy to two places. Last year we donated to Operation Gratitude that sends the candy in care packages oversees.

We also donated to local troops from the Michiana area to send in care packages. When they donate, the children enter in raffles for donated prizes from area businesses. They are asked to draw pictures and write thank you cards to the troops thanking them for their sacrifices and bravery. It is a fun event, and the people are excited to give back to the troops,” says Dr. Barker.

Both offices will accept candy donations early, but the money for candy trade happens on November 1st only. To get more information, please contact Dr. Smith at 269.465.5151 or Dr. Barker at 574.855.3829.

The Halloween Candy Buy Back website has additional information about participating dental offices.

Too much candy? Problem solved. Pick your favorites – I mean, your child’s favorites, and donate that extra candy to help our troops overseas. Now, what I am going to put in that empty candy drawer?

Links to Check Out: Blue Star Mothers of bluestarmothers177.com “Thank you so much for sending us candy so we can hand it out to the kids in Iraq…It brings so much joy to them.

Most of the children don’t have much, but when they see us hand out candy, it lightens their faces up.”

– 1st. Lt. Henry Leung “Thank you so very much for supporting the troops and sending us sweet treats to sweeten our days away from home!” – Capt. Sherry Gatewood

America,

Inc.,

Chapter

177:

www.

Operation Gratitude: www.operationgratitude.com

Halloween Candy Buy Back: www.halloweencandybuyback.com

Marcy Blesy is a mother, former teacher and current freelance writer.

She resides in southwest Michigan.

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Halloween Memories

From a Few of Southwest Michigan’s Favorite People

By Dawn Williams

Ryan Gerard – Third Coast Surf Shop

When Ryan Gerard thinks back to his days as a tiny trickor-treater, it’s all about the buildup. “The anticipation was even better than the actual event!” states Gerard, owner of Third Coast Surf Shop, located in New Buffalo and St. Joseph.

Kind of like waiting for the perfect wave during these prime fall waters, this Great Lakes surfer recalls the suspense as if it were yesterday.

“As a kid, what I loved most about Halloween was deciding what to be, getting the costume together and finally arriving at the big night,” said Gerard. “Of course, the carefree attitude we had as kids is something many of us yearn for later in life!”

“My wife Erin and I are expecting our first baby in January,” announced Gerard. “If my son has as carefree and fun a childhood as I did when I grew up, thanks to my incredible parents, I will be a happy daddy.”

Anne Reitz – CAFFE Tosi

Spending a fall day downtown St. Joseph wouldn’t be complete without coffee or a meal at CAFFE Tosi. Owner and lifelong resident, Anne Reitz, has a special knack for appreciating the value of time spent with friends and family, especially on crisp, autumn afternoons. She should know.

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Anne’s memories growing up in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph are filled with precisely that.

“We always carved pumpkins about a week before Halloween and proudly displayed them on our porch so that when we returned from school we’d be reminded of the upcoming event!” said Reitz, who grew up near the famous Barentson’s Candy Company. “I was a candy enthusiast living so close to that place!”

“Preparing [for Halloween] was done months in advance because we made our own costumes. It was necessary to start early, so we could find all of the accessories to enhance our look. Back then, there weren't many places to shop, so we had to search hard to find everything.”

Reitz remembers hunting for costume details in the oddest of places including rummage sales, antique shops and friends’ houses. “A lot of effort went into those costumes!”

Some of Reitz homemade creations included a witch, Little Bo Peep, Raggedy Anne and a hobo. But what she treasures most is passing those traditions down to her own children. Regardless of the number of shiny, new super stores that popped up, little Anthony and Emily always made their own costumes.

Richard Hellyer – The F Stops Here

Most people know Richard Hellyer as one of the most talented photographers in the Midwest and owner of The F Stops Here. But he’s also the author of the book series “Sawyer People” and “Three Oaks People,” not to mention one of the most colorful storytellers in all the land. When asked about his most favorite fall memory, Rich laughed with delight and spared no details.

“I was living in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in a neighborhood with plenty of friends and houses planted 20 feet from each other,” explained Hellyer. “One year, me and my younger brother, David, heard about a scary monster costume contest that all the kids were entering, so we told our mom we wanted to enter. She was excited and agreed to make costumes, but a week later, which was the day of the contest, she pulled out two white, fluffy jumpsuits with giant

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colorful dots all over them and a big hat topped with a large fluffy ball,” chuckled Hellyer. “To make matters worse, bells were attached to the wrists and ankles, and my mom instructed us to shake our wrists and ankles when we walked in the parade.”

1998, Buck has been featured on top food networks and industry pubs dozens of times. But what of her girl-hood days? While all the traditional rituals fill Buck’s memory jar, her sweet obsession with chocolate was just as strong then as it is now.

As fate would have it, Hellyer and his brother arrived at the contest to a field of kids decked out in “blood and guts and green monster goo.”

“I had a "dress-up chest" filled with fun garments to make different costumes,” stated Buck, who favored a pink tutu and a green satin dress with a ruffled headpiece, left over from a wedding.

“We were quite embarrassed, but there we were among all the creepy, bloody monsters – two fluffy, polka-dot clowns shaking our wrists and ankles.”

Clearly over those awkward days, Hellyer now celebrates the season by photographing kids in their Halloween glory. “Last year, I invited the local school to my studio during their parade, and it was great.

I photographed about 30 costumed kids and gave each a copy to remember their day.”

Brenda Layne – WSJM

Although Brenda Layne has been the leading lady of the airwaves for WSJM since 1981, her dedication to volunteer work throughout Berrien County has proven that one person can make an incredible difference – a lesson she learned from her beloved grandmother, Lillian Newnum, who just happens to be the star in Brenda’s most favorite Halloween memories.

“Halloween was always the highlight of fall for me,” said Layne, who lived with her grandparents in Bangor, Michigan, through third grade. “My Gramma was not unlike many wives of the 60's who paralleled Martha Stewart. Not only did her sewing prowess make every costume a coveted memory, we also made decorations out of paraffin-waxed leaves, acorns and other items picked during fall walks in the woods.”

In the 2nd grade when Layne yearned of being a princess, her grandmother lovingly created an elaborate costume. “The fabric had lots of metallic gold grosgrain trim . . . I was truly transformed every time I put it on.”

Today, Layne’s fall traditions include frequenting art and craft shows in southwest Michigan and visiting various family farms with her son, Hunter Lange, age 11 and pictured above when he was 4 months old. “[Hunter] starts debating various characters and costumes just after his birthday in June,” says Layne.

Tina Buck – Chocolate Garden

One can only imagine what sort of amazing memories are hidden in the mind of Tina Buck, owner of the heavenly delicious Chocolate Garden in Coloma. Since opening her dream factory in

“But a foreshadowing of things to come, and the best part of Halloween, was the bucket full of chocolate. Of course, not everything in my plastic jack-o-lantern was chocolate, but the occasional apple or popcorn ball was pushed aside and forgotten as I dove into the treasure trove of chocolate coins, foil-wrapped goblins and miniature candy bars. Back then, I wasn't very discriminating! There was a slightly metallic taste from the foil, but I didn't mind!”

Buck relishes the memory of thoughtfully selecting her next indulgence, methodically consuming them in order of preference, and always saving the best for last. “That habit of working up to the best is something I still do to this day.”

Pat Moody – WSJM and Moody on the Market

Between chatting up the morning airwaves on WSJM to penning his Moody on the Market column to fulfilling his duties as Executive VP of Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce, Pat Moody is one busy guy.

So it should come as no surprise that his most cherished Halloween memories involve the whole shebang! From the smell in the autumn air to the bounty of Michigan’s vineyards to the ceremonial candy feast – hands down, Pat is fall’s biggest fan.

“Fall has always been my very favorite time of year,” explained Moody. “I live for the cool breezes, crisp air, changing leaves and all the things that fall represents. I love the photogenic nature of fall, with its great opportunities for outstanding color from the vineyard to the pumpkin patches, from the farmers markets to the orchards, from the tree-lined gravel roadways, to the early sunsets that prevail.”

As a kid, Moody recalls having free reign of his neighborhood for trick-or-treating where he’d collect “obscene amounts” of candy.

“Halloween was always second only to Christmas in my grand love affair with being a kid,” stated Moody. “We’d use the regulation full-sized grocery bag as our collection device and would literally go until we could barely carry the thing any longer.”

The grand conclusion to Moody’s festivities took place on the living room floor where giant piles of candy would be dumped in order to perform a meticulous inventory. “We’d categorize candy bars from suckers, licorice from gum, and so on – then a week later Mom would confiscate the remainders and put them into a community bowl until things would fade away.”

Dawn Williams is a freelance writer from southwest Michigan with a passion for meeting new people and uncovering what makes them tick. Her husband and three kids share this creative spirit, but aren’t nearly as nosey.

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Expressions Making Color Work in Your Home

By Jenny Mitschelen

Color is everyone’s favorite design topic!

It is the usually the first element we mention when describing our surroundings or an interior design scheme.

The paint department at your local home improvement store is most likely the first place you will visit when embarking on a new design project. We’ve all been there. We giddily approach the alluring display of paint swatches and tiny sample pots, wishing we were selecting more than just one or two hues. We travel home with our favorites in tow, only to find they look and feel completely different than they did in the store. Soon the color selection process becomes an overwhelming task, and we are lost in a sea of swatches, looking for rescue.

Sound familiar? The following design tips may help you get off to a better start, avoid frustration and achieve the look you desire.

About Color

Consider what the colors in your home say about you and the mood they tend to convey.

Red

It’s a color often associated with action and love. It suggests impulsiveness and increases the pulse rate and breathing. It also stimulates conversation and the appetite, so it often works well in a dining room or any space used for entertaining.

Blue

Having the opposite effect of red, blue creates a calming atmosphere.

Green

Mother Nature’s favorite color, of course, suggests freshness and friendliness. It is the chosen color for those who love organic living, and it creates a calm atmosphere. Almost a neutral, green is quite

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versatile. You may want to rethink using it in your bathroom as it often casts an unflattering light on the complexion.

Yellow

Yellow lends cheer and warmth to our surroundings.

Orange

Perhaps, the boldest color of the rainbow, orange says just that about you and your space.

Purple

A favorite among those who are creative and artistic at heart, purple invokes fantasy. Purple is unusual and eye-catching when used in your décor. Try smaller doses of it, as too much purple may tend to lower your spirits.

Pink

This is 2011’s hottest hue. Pinks and corals do wonders for every skin tone and tend to make us feel prosperous and pampered. Variations of pink work well in bathrooms, salons and dress shops.

Gray

Calming, neutral and sophisticated, gray provides a great backdrop for bolder accent colors. Gray is most often used in offices because it is said by some to increase productivity.

Getting Started

Most professional designers and color experts recommend choosing your textiles first. Draw inspiration from the hues in your upholstery, accent pillows or draperies. Make your paint selection based on which hues are complimentary to those pieces.

Consider your lighting. If your space gets a lot of afternoon sun, you may want to choose a cooler blue or green. Choosing reds, yellows and orange hues will warm up a space that doesn’t receive much sunlight. Always observe your paint selections at different times of

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the day, as some colors appear different with the changing light.

Artificial lighting is also important. An incandescent bulb casts a yellowish glow that may not be flattering to some hues. Getting the look just right may be as easy as changing a light bulb!

Forget the rule that white will make a space appear larger. If you have a small room with little light, it will reflect the shadows, making the space appear more desolate. Try playing up your small spaces by using darker colors to create a cozy or dramatic atmosphere.

And give neutrals a chance! Beige doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it provides a wonderful opportunity to pull a space together by using art and accessories for little splashes of color to draw your eye around the room.

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Once you have established color continuity in your home, you can have even more fun by bringing in something unexpected to your overall color scheme. When we walk into a room, our eyes crave visual movement. You can provide this by adding a dash of color that is not in your basic palette through a few accent pieces. And don’t forget texture! Add visual and tactile interest to your color scheme by using a variety of materials in your space. Use a mix of fabrics in varying degrees of softness and sheen. Add woven materials such as seagrass or jute to contrast with a leather sofa. Finish it off with your chosen finishes for wood or metal and some glass accents to add sparkle!

Color Continuity

Time to pull those color plans together! Color continuity does not mean you have to use the same color for every room. What it does mean is that you can use continuity to create a smooth transition from room to room. Accomplish this by choosing one connecting color and using it in varying degrees of intensity as you move from one room to the next. Most often, your main color in one room will be an excellent choice as an accent in the space adjacent to it. For example, your connecting color may be on your walls in the living room, in your area rug in the dining room, in your drapery fabric in the kitchen and perhaps in art or accessories in the bathroom.

Jenny Mitschelen lives in Bridgman, Michigan, with her husband and three adorable children. Having studied interior design for 20 years, Jenny is a decorator and owner of a home based interior design franchise.

October 2011 Lakeside Calendar of Events Ongoing Events Women in Baseball: Bloomer Girls of Berrien County & Beyond North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma

This fascinating exhibit portrays the accomplishments that women have achieved in baseball. Open 10 AM to 4 PM. Hurry this exhibit will end in November! Cost to get in is free. For more info, visit northberrienhistory.org.

Mondays Baby N Me

Bridgman Public Library, Bridgman

A program for parents, caregivers and their babies from newborn to 24 months.

Parents guide their babies through creative movement, songs, dance, story-time and more with the help of instructor Teri Sue Wines. Parents will have the opportunity to interact with their babies, meet other parents and give their babies a chance to play with others. Registration is required.Free event.

From 10:45 to 11:15 AM. For more info, visit www.bridgmanlibrary.com.

Bedtime Story Time Lincoln Township Library, Stevensville

Stories, songs and crafts for preschool and early elementary ages. Free event. From 7 to 7:30 PM. For more info, visit www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org.

Tuesdays Baby Laptime

New Buffalo Township Library, New Buffalo

Enjoy a special time for songs, stories and lap rhymes for you and your baby, ages 3 to 18 months. This is a free event. From 11 to 11:30 AM. For more info, call 269.469.2933.

Story Hour Bridgman Public Library, Bridgman

Come join Teri Sue for lots of fun as she reads stories and sings songs. Make great crafts and have a snack, too! Registration is required. For 2-5 year olds.Free event.

Starts at 10:30 AM. For more info, call 269.465.3663.

Toddler N Me Bridgman Public Library, Bridgman

For parents, caregivers and their child from 2-5 years old.Parents guide their

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toddlers through the joys of toddlerhood with creative movement, songs, dance, fingerplays and more with the help of Teri Sue Wines. Parents will have the opportunity to engage one on one with their little one, meet other parents and give their little one a chance to play with others. Registration is required. Class offered 9:30 to10 AM or 11:30 to 12 PM. Free event. For more info, call 269.465.3663.

Story Time St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, St. Joseph

Story Time for kids up to age 3 and story time for ages 3-5 are held in two locations within the library at the same time.Free event. 10:30 AM. For more info, call 269.983.7167 or visit www.youseemore. com/maudpreston/

Fridays

Storytime Fun

New Buffalo Township Library, New Buffalo A program designed for preschoolers, bring your child and enjoy stories, songs and crafts! From 10:30 to 11:15 AM. Free event.

For more info, call 269.469.2933.

Fun Friday Lincoln Township Library, Stevensville

Stories, songs and take-home crafts for preschoolers.Free event. From 10:30 to 11 AM. Visit www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org.

Saturdays

Lakeshore Learning Store, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Wednesdays

Every Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, Lakeshore Learning Store offers free craft activities for kids ages 3 and up at all of their locations! Please visit www. lakeshorelearning.com.

St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, St. Joseph

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Story Time

Story Time for ages up to age 3 and story time for ages 3-5 are held in two locations within the library at the same time. Free event.

10:30 AM. For more info, call 269.983.7167. www.youseemore.com/maudpreston/

Wee Discovery Curious Kids’ Museum on the Bluff, St. Joseph

Preschool story and hands-on discovery activities. Free with admission of $4 per person or your membership. 10:30 AM. For more info, visit curiouskidsmuseum.org.

“Nature of Fall” Hiking Group Love Creek Nature Center, Berrien Center

Hike and explore during fall time in southwest Michigan. Expect to walk about 3 miles during a couple hour session. Fee is $15, includes five weekly sessions through Nov. 2. For info and to register, call 269.471.2617.

Thursdays

Walk-in Story Time

Lincoln Township Library, Stevensville Enjoy stories and songs for preschoolers.

Free event. From 10:30 to 11 AM.

Saturday, October 1 Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts

Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs

Enjoy a good old fashioned arts and craft show from 8 AM to 4 PM. With over 280 exhibitors, there is something for everyone.

Admission is only $1 per person. For more info, visit chapelhill-craftshow.org.

Acoustic Music by Venitia Sekema Stephie’s Coffee House & Smoothie Bar, Dowagiac

Venitia Sekema is a “lil’ bit blues, a lil’ bit folk and a whole lotta soul!” Enjoy a relaxing night listening to a Midwest girl in a cozy atmosphere. Show starts at 7:30 PM. For more info, call 269.424.3102.

Wild Adventures Presented by Silly Safaris Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Niles

Special guest Amazon John from Silly Safaris in Indianapolis comes to Fernwood to exhibit some interesting animals such as a kinkajou, scorpion and baby alligator. This event starts at 3 PM. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. For more info, call 269.695.6491.

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*Please be sure to call ahead to confirm times and information.

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Sunday, October 2

starts at 8 AM to 1 PM. Price is only $5. For more info, visit sjtoday.org.

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Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

Harvest Paddle Fest

Downtown, St. Joseph

Antiques on the Bluff

Visit this premier event for St. Joseph and antique enthusiasts in the southwest Michigan area! The hours are from 10 AM to 3 PM and the cost is free. For more info, visit sjtoday.org.

Berrien Springs, St. Joseph

Wednesday, October 5

The Harvest Paddle Fest is going all weekend long! Enjoy a 23 mile kayak adventure on the St. Joseph River, Paw Paw River and Lake Michigan. Great scenic views! For more info and registration, visit berrienpaddlers.com.

The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend

Sunday, October 9

Pretty Lights

Pretty Lights is the musical vision of Colorado based electronic hip hop artist Derek Vincent Smith. The cutting-edge party rocking beats fill American music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo with energy and emotion. The music is a product of digital sampling and crosses many genres, forming a combination of hip hop, vintage funk and soul samples, sometimes grime. The name Pretty Lights comes from a Pink Floyd concert poster that reads “Come and watch the pretty lights!” Tickets are $30. For more info, visit morriscenter.org.

Harvest Days Chili Cook-Off Skips Restaurant, New Buffalo

Kick up the heat! Sample a variety of different chili’s and see who wins. For more info, visit newbuffalo.com.

Saturday, October 15

The FAMILY Magazine Kids Expo!

Elkhart Sports Center, Elkhart

Saturday, October 8

Don’t miss our big event! Kids will love activities like face painting and the climbing wall. And enter for a chance to win a family package to Disney World! From 10 AM to 4 PM. For more info visit www.michianafamilymagazine.com.

Downtown, St. Joseph

Fall Arts & Crafts Show

Harvest Festival

Celebrate the Harvest season with fun games and activities in downtown St. Joseph! From 12 PM to 4 PM. For more information, visit curiouskidsmuseum.org.

County Fair Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor

Enjoy a huge rummage sale, baked goods, wagon rides, activities and lunch at the country kitchen. The fair begins at 11 AM. Bring the whole family! For more info, call 269.927.4832.

October Trail Hike At Night!

Love Creek Nature Center, Berrien Center

Explore and enjoy a refreshing hike of Love Creek’s trails after dark. The night will wind down with a campfire, cider and s’mores!

Fee is $3 per person. For more info and registration, call 269.471.2617.

Kiwanis Club Pancake Day Whitcomb Tower, St. Joseph

Enjoy a great pancake breakfast! Proceeds will go towards the playground at Kiwanis Park and Riverview Park Tots Lot. Breakfast

New Buffalo High School Gym, New Buffalo

Take a look at over 90 arts and crafts booths, baked goods and foods from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $1. For more info, call 269.469.3180.

Saturday, October 22 Greek Night

Hellenic Center, New Buffalo

Try some Greek food and culture. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM and then dancing into the night. For more info, call 269.469.0081.

Sunday, October 23

Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Benton Harbor

Amazing, high energy entertainment for the whole family! The daring acrobats and performance is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The show is at 3 PM. Tickets begin at $14. For more info, visit lmcmainstage.org.

Great Halloween Spectacle

Bring your kids to trick-or-treat in the downtown area from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Free admission to both Curious Kids’ Museums from 4 PM to 7 PM. Free rides on the Silver Beach Carousel from 6 PM to 7 PM. Don’t miss out on the fun! For more info, visit sjtoday.org.

Saturday, October 29

Halloween Animals that are Hard to Love: Spiders, Snakes & Such Love Creek Nature Center, Berrien Center

A great chance for kids to learn about those creepy crawlers of the Halloween season.

The group will discuss the facts about their behaviors. The fun starts at 3 PM. For more info, call 269.471.2617.

Sunday, October 30

Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat North Thompson Street, New Buffalo

Costume contest starts at 1 PM and then a fabulous parade afterwards. Trick-or-treating is scheduled from 2:30 PM to 4 PM. For more info, contact Bonnie at 269.469.3715.

Upcoming November Events Friday, November 18 Luminary Festival Downtown, St. Joseph

Get in the mood for the holiday season or start your holiday shopping during this fun festival.

Downtown businesses will be decorated in festive décor, free horse drawn rides from 5 PM to 8 PM and a free dessert at The Bistro on the Boulevard if you come in for dinner.

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Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories About Growing up Scieszka By Jon Scieszka Reviewed by Mary Dlugosz Bittersweet Branch Children’s Services Supervisor Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library If your child is a reluctant reader and you are looking for a book that will not only engage but also inspire him, then Jon Scieszka’s autobiography, “Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories About Growing Up Scieszka,” is an excellent choice. This laughout-loud narrative by the author of the “True Story of the Three Little Pigs” and the “Stinky Cheese Man” is filled with hilarious anecdotes from the author’s childhood in Flint, Michigan.

As the second of six brothers in a close-knit, middle-class family, Scieszka writes of various misadventures, from dirt clod fights to babysitting pesky little brothers, with plenty of references to broken bones and various bodily functions thrown in for good measure.

The cover deliberately resembles a vintage comic book. Inside, the chapters are short and filled with family photos and amusing graphics.

Although the subject matter will appeal more to boys, anyone who reads the book will definitely get a glimpse of how the author came to be so funny.

Parents will appreciate how Scieszka conveys the importance reading played in his adolescence and how it contributed to his development and success as a writer.

This is a book you will not have to encourage your child to finish.

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Bargain tips for a Kid’s Birthday Blowout!

By Andrea Woroch

Kids’ birthday parties have gotten out of hand. Celebrities began the trend with birthday bashes that outsized Hollywood movie openings. Thanks to the trickle-down theory, private parties for the little people must now have everything from a guest performer to a theme with lots of bells and whistles.

Before you buy all-thematic accessories, consider the following nine bargain-basic tips.

1. Plan Ahead

Wait until the last minute and you’ll likely spend more on unanticipated extras. Decide what you want to accomplish, set a budget and slowly chip away at all you need to accomplish. You might also enlist the help of family and friends to keep your stress level down.

2. Limit the Guest List

Does the entire class really need to attend?

Invite only your child’s closest friends, but be tactful. Mail or email invites rather than have your child distribute them in school where everyone can see.

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Buy discount gift cards from sites like GiftCardGranny.com to pay for all the party supplies. You can use them to buy everything from cake mix to gas for running around town.

5. Dollar Store Décor

Party stores have unholy markups on the simplest supplies. Shop a dollar store for all your basics and save up to 70 percent on everything from balloons to party favors. You’ll also find a decent selection of wrapping paper and reusable gifts, as well as plates and cutlery for the birthday treats.

6. Keep it Simple

Don’t spend a fortune on those celebrity-style extras. Instead, hark back to a simpler day by organizing one of the many games at AmazingMoms.com.

7. Take Back the Cake

Kids look forward to the birthday cake, but not because of any icing artistry; they’re just interested in the sugar. Make your own cake or cupcakes, toss on a few sprinkles and add the candles. That should satisfy all but the pickiest child while saving you over 80 percent at the bakery for a custom order. For an added touch of excitement, let the kids play pastry chef with a cupcake decorating activity.

8. Simplify the Food

Kids don’t care about fancy appetizers. They’ll be equally happy with potato nuggets and other finger food. Buy generic -- they’ll never know -- and use grocery coupons to save a few extra dollars.

9. A Party for Two… or Three

If your son or daughter shares the same birthday (give or take a few days) with a school friend, neighbor or relative who is close in age, consider hosting a joint birthday celebration and share the costs with the other child’s parents. Make sure everyone is on the same page though as far as the budget, guest list and other party expectations to avoid any uncomfortable situations which may arise from a lack of communication.

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Health

Maggie Is On a Diet...

Should Your Kid Be, T oo?

Finding the Right Way to Combat Childhood Obesity

By Chelle Costello

In the wake of increasing childhood obesity in America, Paul Kramer, self-published author of the children’s book “Maggie Goes on a Diet,” wrote the following: Losing the weight was not only good for Maggie’s health.

Maggie was so much happier and was also very proud of herself.

More and more people were beginning to know Maggie by name.

Playing soccer gave Maggie popularity and fame.

“Maggie Goes on a Diet” is a fat-to-slim, geek-to-popular narrative about a young girl who changes her life by dieting (and yes, all in rhyme). Whether you consider the above words wellmeaning and harmless or the beginning of an eating disorder for some young girl out there, these words started a firestorm among national news networks – and the book hasn’t even been released yet. (It’s set to release this month.)

Part of the controversy stems from the fact that while the main character is a 14-years-old girl, the reading level appears to be targeted to those much younger (Amazon states that the reading level is for ages 8 and up while Barnes & Noble labels it for those 8 to 12).

The book aside, this controversy brings attention to the health crisis confronting our nation’s kids and the varying approaches concerning what to do about it. To get a healthy perspective on childhood obesity, wellness and this upcoming children’s book, I spoke to Michelle LeCount, childhood obesity coordinator at the Community Wellness and Education Department at Goshen Hospital.

Is a dieting book for kids helpful or harmful?

“Every child will respond differently to the book, so I could go either way on this,” LeCount says. “But sending a “dieting” message in general is not really an appropriate message for kids. We have a lot of kids who are even normal or overweight who aren’t getting nutrients that they need. So the concern with the idea of

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“diet” may mean that they get fewer nutrients by cutting calories.”

Even for overweight kids, a message of weight loss isn’t always recommended – simply maintaining weight, or slowing down weight gain and growing into it instead of losing a lot of weight is an option. “We don’t want to set them up with a diet lifestyle – that is, going on and off a diet as many adults do. They see that modeled and copy it,” LeCount says.

So whether or not your child reads a particular book about dieting may be less important than how she sees you treating your own body.

How can we help our children achieve healthy living without devaluing them?

“The focus should be on health, not weight or size,” LeCount says. “Doing healthy things – eating right, exercising, washing our hands, brushing our teeth, getting adequate sleep – help us feel better about ourselves because we are taking good care of ourselves.”

However, LeCount warns, don’t single out one child in the family as the one who needs a loving dose of health and fitness. “Implement healthy habits for the whole family,” she says, “because the biggest reason that children become overweight is because they’re planted in an unhealthy environment and lifestyle.”

What are some of the problems our community is facing with obesity, and what have we done to combat those?

“Well, we’ve seen a lot of changes in the family in the last 40 years – more moms working, less physical activity, more fast food, access to junk food and kids playing inside instead of outside due to perceptions of danger,” LeCount says. “However, there are good things happening in our communities, too. Some schools are beginning to create wellness teams at the school to make their buildings healthier places through education, nutrition, extra play time and healthy fundraisers (instead of the traditional

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bake sale), and in the cafeteria as well.” She adds, “Here in Goshen, walking and hiking trails have become more popular, and parks and open spaces are becoming more important to communities as they stay active.”

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What tips do you have for helping create health and wellness in the home?

“Eat healthy, eat breakfast and eat together!” LeCount says. “In addition to helping prevent obesity, kids who grow up in families that eat together are less likely to get involved in drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancies. This is because families who spend time together learn to communicate better with each other and are stronger. Eating dinner together is a prevention thing for a whole host of problems – it’s that simple. Kids model what they see parents doing. When kids see Mom and Dad eating veggies, they’re more likely to eat them, too.”

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“Limit restaurants, sugary drinks and TV time,” she adds. “Encouraging physical activity outside – and when you’re home, parents, make time to go outside together and be active. Model health!”

“Lastly, teach your children that beauty is inside,” LeCount says. “I have a friend who told me the story of how her daughter pointed at a magazine with a model on the cover and said, ‘Look, Mommy, isn’t she pretty?’ my friend responded, ‘I don’t know, sweetheart because I don’t know if she’s kind or mean.’ In a moment, she had turned the idea of beauty inside-out for her daughter.”

That’s a powerful lesson. So, while Maggie may be dieting her way to “popularity and fame,” let’s hope we see a few lines of kindness and inward beauty as well.

Chelle Costello lives in South Bend and teaches English at Indiana University.

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Expecting

Baby

Preparing to Bring Home

By Sorah Stein and Shanti Bradley

Preparing to have a baby is a big deal, and in the course of pregnancy and birth, some forget, or lose sight of, preparing to bring the baby home. This is an event that comes with big changes for everyone involved. While there are so many different circumstances and family dynamics today, here are some of the more common ones to help you in your preparations for bringing baby home.

Mommy

For first-time mothers, the adjustments can be major. First and foremost, making sure there is

a support system in place, not only for the initial weeks at home, but for the long term, is essential.

For some mothers, this includes a husband or significant other, parents, other family members and friends.

But for other moms, things are not so clear cut. For single moms, figuring out where to go for adequate support is even more important. Taking care of a newborn is very rewarding and also very exhausting – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Mothers need to be able to take some breaks. When a family member or friend is not available, some other means of support needs to be.

Seeking out mothers’ groups in the community or through church is often a good start. If nothing else, raising concerns early on with a care provider, such as a doctor or midwife, can lead to help and relief.

Daddy

Many dads wonder exactly how their lives will be affected or changed by the arrival of a child. Dads’ concerns might include everything from finances to fear about how to care for a baby and how to properly support mom. The best way to address all of this is to be vocal about it. Let your dad-to-be know that he shouldn’t be afraid to have frank discussions with you. Encourage him to express any concerns and worries he might have. Have conversations about what you expect from him, what level of support you will require and what responsibilities the new baby will be adding to life. If additional help is needed, by having these conversations early on, there will be time to arrange for it.

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Siblings

The arrival of a new baby is a big deal for the entire family. For other children in the home, it can be exciting as well as the source for much uncertainty. Regular discussion with your children throughout your pregnancy is a good way to start preparing them for the change in the family.

Preparing them for their new sibling will vary depending on their age, of course. For much younger children, using dolls to explain what the baby will be like and what the baby will need can be very helpful. Some families will find that for older children taking a sibling class is appropriate. Work at devising ways to make sure your older children still feel important, loved and have a special place within the family. Examples include setting aside a special story time with the other child, or making one evening during the week a family movie or game night that the other child gets to plan.

Adoptive Families

Adoptive families are in a special situation. The anticipation of bringing home a baby is incredibly exciting. However, adoptive families do not always take advantage of parenting classes or courses in what to expect after baby comes home. When preparing for the baby, seeking out these classes or the help of a postpartum doula is a wonderful strategy.

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Also be sure to interview family doctors or pediatricians to select an appropriate doctor, and learn as much as possible about what to expect with a new baby. Having realistic expectations goes a long way towards making the family work, and having a support system in place is just as important for adoptive families as it is for biological ones.

While family and friends can provide a wonderful source of support, making connections with playgroups or mothers’ groups is also very important.

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Pets

Pets are a special consideration as their lives are also altered by the arrival of a new child. Parents are often concerned about how their pets will adjust to the baby. Unlike with children, having discussions and conversations will not go very far! What can help is setting up for the baby sooner rather than later. Get the bassinette, crib and high chair set up early. You can even start using the stroller with a baby doll on walks with the dog, or walk around the house with a doll in a baby sling so that the pets in the home begin to get used to the change in routine and lifestyle. Many families get a sound recording of a baby crying and play it periodically throughout the day so that the sound of the new baby does not startle the pets.

Once baby is born, the first blanket can be brought home for the pets to sniff and become accustomed to the smell. While it may not be necessary to employ all of these suggestions, they do provide ample ways to make this transition as smooth as possible for both the pets and the baby.

Whatever your situation, planning ahead can help the transition be more enjoyable for everyone!

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Mommy & Daddy

Beauty

And Other Forms of Insanity

By Jane Suter

Ever Google an old boyfriend? It’s a terrible waste of time. I know this because I recently stayed up till 4 a.m. cyber-spying on mine like an insecure teenager. Don’t ask me why. Maybe I had PMS? Perhaps making that last PB&J sent me over the edge; I’m not sure. But I had clearly gone insane. Nevertheless, now that we’re here, wanna’ know what I found out?

Here’s the scoop. I discovered my college sweetheart married some old hag. That little Facebook morsel made me feel great!

So, I delved further and found another past squeeze. He’s now married to a younger woman. Let’s just say she’s not entirely unfortunate looking.

Even if you won’t admit it, I know you’ve done it, too. We all compare our previous relationships with our present loves. It’s what I like to call Springer Rehab, as in, watch “Jerry Springer” and, after seeing the freaks on that show, you’ll feel entirely better about yourself. While you’re at it, watch “Hoarders,” too. One hour of this program and your own home is definitely spotless by comparison.

Unfortunately, my therapeutic race down memory lane halted abruptly when I considered the unimaginable: what if an old boyfriend Googled me? Let’s face it – I cranked out two kids and am no longer the vixen I once was.

Luckily, I just read an article about how to go from frumpy to fabulous in four easy steps!

Let’s see here.

Step 1: Red lipstick is this season’s must have and a blondes BFF! (Don’t you just love how they pump up these stories with hokey phraseology? Like that’s gonna’ get me to buy this stuff.)

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After arriving to the store and comparing 37 different shades of red lip color, I gave up and chose based on name. My pick was titled Lady Danger. (Seriously, how could I make that up?) I couldn’t wait to get home and slap this on my kisser!

But here’s the thing about having the skin tone of Casper: even the slightest dot of color explodes off your face like a hand grenade. So, imagine crimson lips on me! Bravely, I put my fear of clowns aside and tried to convince myself I looked good. I moved on to Step 2: Eyebrow waxing = instant facelift. Hello gorgeous! I called a salon.

Imagine willingly employing a stranger to smear molten lava on your brows, pound a cloth strip down over this magma and then violently rip said strip off your face … TWICE! I almost passed out. Due to the resulting redness and swelling, it took me two days to convince my husband I wasn’t mugged.

Step 3: False eyelashes will play up your eyes for the camera!

Although I have never been burdened by paparazzi, I decided to try this one just in case. Who knew these ridiculously flimsy caterpillar imposters come with a tube of superglue to affix them to your eyelids? (For the record, if my child came to me and asked if he could put adhesive on his peepers, I would flip out, hollering, “Are you crazy? You’ll glue your eyes shut and go blind!”)

Within minutes my eyes were glued shut, and I was positive I was going blind. I had two choices: Call 911 or try to rip the wooly beasts off my mug and pry my pupils back open. It was agony, but I did it. Now I could read the directions. After a few more attempts, I finally got them on. Hello, Katy Perry! I must say, it was hard holding my eyes open with these humongous fern-like windshield wipers attached to them, but I was determined to look beautiful.

Finally, Step 4: Whip up your hair for a fun, flirty look! No problem.

I have scrunchies left over from the 80’s. Time for the big reveal…

Instead of fabulous I look deranged. So, I peeled the mud flaps from my eyes and scrubbed my face. Down the drain went any hope of transforming myself into a better, more glamorous version. Yet maybe that’s a good thing. I would be impossible to live with if I was suddenly dazzling. And maybe, just maybe, I’m a stunner without the hardware. I mean, my husband and kids think so – why shouldn’t I? Perhaps beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, and I was just sucked into some black hole of insecurity?

Tomorrow I’ll post a new pic on Facebook – one not guided by “expert” advice. It will just be me: normal lips, hair, eyes and glowing with happiness. Take that old boyfriends!

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Mommy & Daddy

The Secret to having aPeaceful Morning How You Can Avoid the Mad-Morning Dash with Your Preschooler

By Dr. John Petersen

Sick and tired of getting started on the wrong foot with the kids in the morning? Tired of herding them through the morning sequence: out of bed, dressed, fed, school supplies readied? If so, you are in good company. Some of the most common complaints I hear in my office are related to the painful morning routine. Before having children, it was difficult enough for us to get ourselves going in the morning. Now we feel responsible for getting the children going, too.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Your children can be responsible for themselves in the morning. And yes, you deserve to wake up to a calm household and even enjoy a cup of coffee in peace!

This cycle of morning stress endures partly because of two myths we live by:

Myth #1: My children don’t like school, and I have to get

them to like it.

Usually one child will complain that they don’t want to go to school. They profess to hate it or just whine that they don’t want to go. We parents take up the challenge to remind and convince our little one that school is fun and the teachers are nice. Almost by instinct parents point to recess or playtime, lunch or a fun activity planned after school. Sometimes we remind our children of their unguarded admission from the previous week that their teacher is nice and school is fun.

If they like school, why do they whine and cry and insist that it’s awful? Because in a pre-conscious, behaviorally-conditioned way, they have learned that by displaying discontent, adults will get busy making their lives better. It’s more than the reminder of all the good things they can count on; we often “sweeten the pot” with something special for breakfast, a special activity after school or a promised favor.

Break this myth’s hold on your family by refusing to convince them to like school. Acknowledge their feelings and sentiments.

Just don’t try to make it better. Reflective listening is a powerful way out: “You don’t feel like going to school today. You’re not

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happy with your teacher at school. You would rather stay home.”

These words of acknowledgement affirm your child’s opinion and feelings without taking on the responsibility to change them.

Having side-stepped their invitation to get busy making their day better, simply move forward with the morning. Lead from the front and try not to coral from behind. Left face to face with the day and their feelings, children draw on their own resources to get out of bed and move forward with the day. You can always talk about their discontent another time, but refrain from the conversation in the morning. Remember that it is very common for preschoolers to complain about school in the morning, even though they clearly enjoy the time with friends and staff after being dropped off. You should see a marked improvement in less than one week.

Myth #2: My child sleeps too deeply to wake on the first try.

If this myth is operative in your family, your child will require three, four or maybe seven attempts to rouse him. He can sleep through alarm clocks, too, even the loudest one in the house.

In truth, any of us can learn to sleep through familiar noise. It took me only three days to sleep through Chicago’s Brown Line train rattling past my bedroom window when I lived 20 feet from the tracks in graduate school. Similarly, our children learn to sleep through our calls and back rubs and threatening each morning, evidently waiting for signs that we mean business before getting up.

On the other hand, we can all learn to wake up to reliable cues, even our internal clocks. For example, I went a full academic year in college never hearing my morning alarm because I woke up exactly two minutes before the piercing beeping was set to sound each morning. And I’ve learned that our children can wake to alarms and parents’ common efforts to rouse them if we refuse to nag and repeat ourselves. But we don’t allow common efforts to be the reliable cues for waking. Our kids typically get up when we hit a certain pained and threatening tone or a level of frustration.

These are the real cues, the predictable signs that we are ready to start the day.

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When helping a family in my office with morning problems, I routinely ask the deep sleepers how many times they can get their parents to call them in the morning before they get up. Almost all answer the question. None find it to be an absurd question. At some level, they know there is a payoff for getting Mom or Dad to work hard at this. They either get their parents busy focusing on them and, therefore, position their parents to give undue service for the rest of the morning, or they score a victory in demonstrating that their parents are relatively powerless and cannot call the shots every step of the way.

Breaking free of Myth #2 is more difficult than Myth #1, but can be done in a single morning. Sit down with your child at a calm time and explain you are tired of nagging and fighting with them in the morning. Then explain the new plan: The first step is to call to your child only once at the normal waking time and move forward with your morning. If you can refrain from the urge to repeatedly call to them or jostle and cajole them out of bed, they will learn to wake to your voice or an alarm clock.

Or, they might learn to wake to the noise of breakfast preparation.

Often, hearing their sibling amble down the hall to breakfast is a large motivation to get with the program. They don’t want siblings to enjoy Mom’s undivided attention. Whatever the cue, it must not be drowned out by nagging.

ers, have a bag of clothes at the door the night before. If your child is late the first morning of the new plan, take your child to the car and grab the bag on your way out. Once at school, they can choose to get dressed in the car or in the school.

If this is done without nagging, threatening and anger, you will see a vast improvement the next morning. I enjoy calling it “The One-Day Cure.” But be honest with yourself about nagging and anger. Are you prepared to risk sending them to school one day without breakfast? Are you prepared to feel unsettled about what the preschool staff might be thinking? Are you prepared to act as if you are not challenged by your child’s objections and possible tantrum in the car… for one morning?

If not, please do not attempt this. It will backfire, and your child will perceive it as a scheme to overpower them. If you can have confidence in your child and can stand up to these two unconscious myths, you can reclaim your peaceful mornings. Enjoy conversation with your children, the newspaper, and a cup of coffee in peace.

Dr. John Petersen is a clinical psychologist and the owner of Family Psychology of South Bend where he specializes in couples counseling and relationship issues, including parenting and child behavior challenges. He is a married father of three children and has recently taken up the piano.

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Web Site Times

Ages

Cost Per Child

All Ages

Depends on content.

Animals Cedar Lodge

47000 52nd st., Lawrence MI

Chris Cochrane 269-674-8072

www.cedarlodge.com 8am–9pm

We are a children’s summer camp that specializes in horse back riding. We offer a variety of field trips including horses, the out of doors, vaulting, group building, etc.

Matthys Farm Market 57754 Crumstown Hwy, South Bend

Terri Matthys 574-287-1935

www.matthysfarmmarket.com October Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 12pm–4pm

Preschool & Elementary School

Group rate $5 per child. Public $3 to zoo plus cost of pumpkins.

Enjoy a hayride to corn maze, venture thru and find the pumpkin patch. Visit the animal in the petting zoo, play on the wooden play structures.

Prairie Winds Nature Farm 21439 Osborne Rd, Lakeville

Charlotte Wolfe 574-291-9943

www.prairiewindsnaturefarm.com M-F 9-12; other times by appointment

All Ages

$5

Enjoy a hayride to corn maze, venture thru and find the pumpkin patch. Visit the animal in the petting zoo, play on the wooden play structures.

Center for Animal Health 69905 M-62, Edwardsburg

Dr. David Visser 269-663-3235

www.centerforanimalhealth.com M-F 9am–5pm, by appointment. 3-4 weeks may be ideal. 1-2 hours is ideal.

All Ages

No fee. Snacks and juice can be provided at actual cost.

We have a beautiful, brand new veterinary hospital for groups to tour, complete with a viewing window of the treatment and surgery suites. Seating and presentation areas are available for powerpoint or video presentation and our doctors love to answer questions! Dr. David Visser is the Pet Vet on WNDU-16 Saturday Morning Show!

Rum Village Nature Center 2626 South Gertrude Street South Bend

Garry Harrington 574-235-9455

www.sbpark.org M–F, 8:30am–4:30pm

All Ages

$2.00 per student only.

We offer spring and fall field trips, on a wide variety of topics. We also come to the classrooms for programs. The presentations are designed to be educational, and entertaining. The pace is fast-moving, showing large photos, mounts, some live specimens and calls. Call to find out!

Arts Imagine That!

707 N. Main St., Mishawaka

Marlene Hollenkamp 574-254-1600

www.imaginethatstore.net M–F 10am–6pm

Preschool & Elementary School

$4–$6

All Ages

Free

Make and Take art projects. Puppet workshops. Theme parties. Educational games play dates.

Gene’s Camera Store

513 Lincolnway West, South Bend

Jack St. Pierre 574-234-2278

www.genescamera.com by appointment at almost any time.

We offer tours of our color lab, our large format printing and digital imaging department. We offer demonstrations of photo retouching, restoration, large format printing, film developing, & video transfer.

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Contact Name Phone Number

Web Site Times

Morris Performing Arts Center

Mary Ellen Smith 574-235-9160

www.MorrisCenter.org Tours are available by appointment only. Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 574-2359198 to schedule tours

211 North Michigan Street, South Bend

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Cost Per Child

Elementary, Middle School & High School

Students K-12 = $2.00 per person Adults = $4.00 per person Groups of 20 or more 1/2 price.

Learn about the history of the Morris as a 1920’s vaudeville theater and historical landmark in downtown South Bend. Step backstage to learn about the stars who have performed at The Morris and get an insider's view of behind the scenes production. Approximate one hour tour includes lobby, theater, stage, backstage, star dressing rooms, and Palais Royale ballroom.

Debbie Werbrouck School of Dance & Music P. O. Box 50-A, Osceola

Debbie Werbrouck Jill Woolwine 574-247-1590

www.danceeducation.net Daytime, scheduled individually

All Ages

$2

Preschool & Elementary School

$1

"Discover Dance" a demonstration of various dance styles with student interaction.

La Porte County Symphony Orchestra P. O. Box 568, La Porte

Lee Bauman 219 362-9020

www. LCSO.net October 12, 2012 (second Wednesday of October annually) concerts begin at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, & 12:45 am.

Reservations are necessary.

On the second Wednesday in October the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra hosts three consecutive concerts that are created for Elementary age students. Maestro Phil Bauman creates a program that includes incredible symphonic pieces, interesting actors, live video projections of musicians performing and interactive activities such as sing along songs or rhythmic sections.

Bethel College

1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka

Barb Franklin 574-807-7747

www.bethelcollege.edu 9:30 A.M. - noon October 6

Elementary School Age Middle School Age High School Age

Children $5 - parent/teacher free

Mattinee performance of J.R.R. Tolkien's , The Hobbit October 6 at 9:30 A.M. for school age students. "The Hobbit" stirs the imagination and intellect of everyone. Bilbo, one of the most conservative of Hobbits, is asked to leave his home in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. The epic journey, filled with dwarfs, elves, goblins and other adventures is sure to thrill one and all.

Entertainment Southold Dance Theater 914 Lincoln Way West South Bend

Lori Allen (574) 233-9841

www.southolddance.org Friday, December 9th @ 9:30 & 12:30

Preschool & Elementary School

$3.50

SDT presents an hour-long and full-length version of our Nutcracker Ballet introducing young people to classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance in the magnificent surroundings of the Morris Performing Arts Center. Complimentary Concert Study Guides are provided to teachers to facilitate program previews, enrichment activities, and enhance core curriculum requirements.

Bremen Bounce and Concord Bounce

617 E. Plymouth Street, Bremen

Pam Brown 574-546-4396

www.bremenbounce.com Special open hours for field trips of 40 60 children to enjoy the facility.

Preschool & Elementary School

$5

We offer two hours of playtime in our unique indoor inflatable facility. Kids can bounce, jump, slide and play. We include a bottle of water and snack for each child. Parent chaperones are free or charge. Rain or Shine, we are your place in our Bremen or Concord Mall location.

Strikes and Spares

5419 N Grape Rd, Mishawaka

Katie Schoenfeld 574-243-2695

www.strikesandspares.us Monday–Thursday: 10am–11pm.

Friday: 10am–1am. Saturday: 10am–1am. Sunday: 10am–10pm

All Ages

Between $4.95 and $17.95 depending on what activities the schools choose to do.

We offer bowling, mini golf, and go karts. There are options where the kids can do only one activity or a mix of activites. We also offer food add on options.

SoccerZone

1435 University Dr. Ct., Granger

Kenny Taig 574 243-5777

www.soccer-zone.com 8am-5pm

Preschool and Elementary Ages

Call us for rates!

Come out and experience the excititng sports of soccer, flag football or dodgeball. We can even put on a unique SoccerZone Olympics for everyone to enjoy. We will do our best to accommodate your group!

Eby’s Family Fun

14583 State Rd 120, Bristol

Janice Maxey 574-848-4110

www.ebysfamilyfun.com Monday thru Thursday 9am–3pm

Elementary, Middle & High School Ages

Eby’s has several options available contact the skate center.

Preschool & Elementary School

$3.50 per child/ 10 kids or $35.00 minimum charge per field trip plus tax and gratuity. A $25.00 nonrefundable reservation fee required.

Eby's is available for daytime skating or laser tag parties. No class is to small, party packages start at just 20 kids.

Food Albano’s Villa

6492 Johnson Rd, LaPorte

Catie 219-879-4000

N/A 11am–2pm

We offer the chance for kids to come and learn how we make food at Albano's. They get to enjoy a tour of the kitchen and make their own pizzas. After watching the pizzas bake in the oven they get to enjoy eating them which is the best part!

Martin’s Super Markets 7355 Heritage Square Dr, Granger

Elise Kunkel 574-239-1391

www.martins-supermarkets.com Select Wednesday mornings and afternoons. Each tour is about 45-60 min.

Elementary School Age

There is no charge for this field trip

It's a backstage pass to see what happens behind the scenes at the grocery store. You'll get to see how long you could survive in the frozen foods freezer, and meet Larry the Lobster in our seafood department! Our managers will help kids and adults learn more about what it's like to work at Martin's and why we love what we do.

Blueberry Ranch

PO Box 647, Granger

John E Nelson 574-255-5773

BlueberryRanch.com In season Mon,Wed & Fri 7am–7pm Tue &Thur 7am–9pm.

Out of season by appointment.

All Ages

Dependent on in season or out of season.

We are a certified organic blueberry farm. We have in season, (July and August) trips with blueberry picking. Outside of season we have blueberry culture trips. Example, May we are in bloom and the honey bees are here pollinating!

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Cost Per Child

Government Edward Jones Investments 209 Concord Mall Drive, Elkhart

Scott Puckett 574-875-0828

www.edwardjones.com 9:30am–4:30pm

High School Age

Approximately $75

History Center at Courthouse Square

Robert C. Myers 269-471-1202

www.berrienhistory.org M-F 9-5

All Ages

$2.00 for tour and mock trial. $1.00 for log house program.

313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs

Students conduct a mock trial of an 1843 counterfeiting case in a historic county courthouse. A pre-tour preparation package includes materials on roles of judge, lawyers, witnesses, etc. For lower-elementary age, we offer a program about early Michigan in our 1830 log house.

History Childs’ Farm

14118 Peach Rd, Plymouth

John or Sue Childs 574-936-9262

www.childsfarm.net M–F 8am–4pm for school groups Other groups by prior arrangement

All Ages

Depends on which trip chosen.

Pumpkin Patch, with Horsedrawn hay ride. Farm tours, chicken coop, horses. Historic horse drawn farm tillage implements Heirloom vegetables, in season Hayrides with bonfire Winter bobsled rides when snow call farm for details.

Fort St. Joseph Museum 508 E. Main Street, Niles

Carol Bainbridge 269-683-4700, x212

www.fortstjosephmuseum.org Wed–Fri 10am–4pm. Sat 10am–3pm.

All Ages

Free

Self-guided museum exhibits covering the history of Fort St. Joseph, the Underground Railroad, Sitting Bull pictographs, Potawatomi and Lakota Indians. Children's activity and craft available at all times and changes throughout the year.

The Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Megan Gray 312-665-7300

http://fieldmuseum.org/ Everyday 9am–5pm

All Ages

$10.75

Come to The Field Museum in Chicago and stand face-to-face with SUE the T.rex, count the 23 mummies in Ancient Egypt, view artifacts from the Aztec Empire in Ancient Americas and more! There is always something new to discover at The Field Museum.

Great Wolf Lodge

3575 N US Hwy 31 South Traverse City, MI

Dawn Koszyk 231-941-3600

www.greatwolf.com 9am–9pm

All Ages

Varies based on travel cost and if there is a charge for entrance.

Elementary, Middle &High School Ages

$3 - $10

Kid Creek Natural Preserve; Buffalo herd; Lake Michigan Discovery; Sabin Pond; Great Lakes Children's Museum;

Indiana Landmarks

1204 North Park Avenue, Indianapolis

Gwendolen Raley 317-636-5409

www.indianalandmarks.org Walking tours: Daily (appointment), Mar. - Oct. Morris-Butler House: Tuesday-Saturday, Feb.-Dec.

History comes alive for students of all ages architectural walking tours of downtown Indianapolis and education programs at the Morris-Butler House, an 1865 house that brings students face-to-face with the nineteenth century. Through walking tours, hands-on demonstrations, activities, and critical discussions, students practice essential skills for learning.

New York Central Railroad Museum 721 S. Main St., Elkhart

Robin Hume 574 294-3001

www.elkhartindiana.org Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12pm–4pm

All Ages

Children 4-12 $4.00, Children 3 and under free, Ages 12-61 yr. $5.00

Guided tours walking the student through the history of the railroad in the US, with focus on Elkhart. Exhibits include: Rolling Stock (big trains) with a locomotive-one can get into, an observation car and a Mohawk steam engine, extensive model train layout, and other interactive exhibits for all ages.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

3000 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis

Customer Service Center 800-820-6214

www.childrensmuseum.org/teachers Sept–Feb 9:30am–5pm Tues-Fri March–May 9:30am–5pm Mon-Fri

Preschool, Elementary & Middle School

$5 per child; 1 adult per 10 students free; additional adults $7.50 per person.

The museum provides exhibits, enriching learning experiences, and inquiry-based programs. Professional educators design museum experiences around academic standards in science, math, social studies, language arts, and the arts to expand the museum visit into a cross-curricular experience. These activities are created for Grades K-8 and are free with museum admission.

Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum 1402 S. Main St., Mishawaka

Peggy Marker 574-254-4540

www.hlcm.org Tues–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm for tours.

Schedule in advance.

Elementary School Age

Groups of 10 or more: $1.50 per student with one adult admission free for every 10 students.

We are a hands-on Museum offering tours about Indiana, Native American, and early pioneer history. We also offer a tour about our sister city Shiojiri japan in our authentic Japanese Tea Room

Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort 1600 W Market St., Nappanee

Becky Cappert (800) 800-4942 ext. 213

www.amishacres.com May through December

All Ages

Prices range from $4.95 to $16.95 per child depending on activities selected.

Guided Tours Through the Historic Farmhouse, Demonstrations, Wagon Ride, Visit the German Schoolhouse for an old fashioned spelling bee, Barnyard Animals, Little Threshers Dinner, Theatre for Young Audiences

Michigan Flywheelers Museum Patrick Ingalls 06285 68th Street, South Haven

269-639-2010

www.michiganflywheelers.org 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Elementary School Age Middle School Age

Farm History Day - second Friday in May. Children learn about early settler life by churning butter, dipping candles, pressing fruit.

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Holiday Southold Dance Theater

914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend

Angela Leachman 574-233-9841

www.southolddance.org Dec 9, 2011 9:30am or 12:30pm

The Nutcracker blends the best in theatre with the artistry of ballet and the glorious music of Tchaikovsky. Your students will experience the ultimate holiday treat for a quarter of the cost of the general public! The full company of 30 dancers and hundreds of young children from the Michiana area present an eye-catching depiction of a fantasy world come alive on stage with amazing sets and over 200 festive costumes.

Outdoor/Nature St. Joseph County Parks 32132 SR 2, New Carlisle

Maria Peacock 574-654-3155

www.sjcparks.org Primarly weekdays - school hours.

All Ages

Depending on program

Programs on nature and the environment, or cultural history, tied to State Science Standards including Pond studies, Habitat studies, Pioneer Skills, etc

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve 13988 Range Line Road, Niles

Wendy Jones 269-695-6491

www.fernwoodbotanical.org 10am–5pm

Preschool & Elementary School Ages

Guided visits: $3 per student; adults & teachers are free. Selfguided visits: regular admission applies, 20% discount available for groups of 20+ who register 2 weeks or more in advance.

Guided hikes through woodlands and gardens are availalbe for preK-6th grade on a variety of natural history topics. Self-guided visits are also available. For more information, please visit our website.

A-Mazing Acres Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

18430 U S 12 East, Edwardsburg

Rick Hoff 574-524-0278

Amazingacrescornmaze.com Must call for apt., Tue–Fri 9am–1pm

All Ages

$5 depending on tour

20 acres of corn maze trails,hayrides,gem mining,corn box, zip line, tractor trikes, mountain slide, huge spider web, out house row, and much more! Pumpkin Patch. Farm animals!

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area

13421 Mann St, Jones MI

Jamie Stafne (269)244-5635

www.SkiSwissValley.com M–F 10am–4pm

Elementary, Middle & High School Ages

$17

Skiing builds confidence and self esteem! Our program encourages all to participate and excel at his or her own pace. Nobody "sits the bench"! The program is all inclusive and the memory lasts a lifetime.

Knollbrook Farm

15463 County Road 46, Goshen

Cynthia Adam 574-831-3090

www.knollbrookfarm.com M–Thur by appointment only. Fri 4pm– 8pm, Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 1pm–6pm

All Ages

$6 per person, $1 off in groups of 10 or more

School Tours to Knollbrook Farm offer many exciting and educational opportunities to the students, covering a variety of educational topics: Dairy Farming, Horticulture, How Pumpkins Grow, Beekeeping, Farm Safety, Tours include the Educational Program, Hayride, Scavenger Hunt Corn Maze, Petting Farm, Child Size Pumpkin for Each Student, and the Kids Play Area. Please allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for your group visit.

Thistleberry Farm

61391 Mayflower Rd, South Bend

Jenny Sipes 574-289-0164

www.ThistleberryFarm.com Mon–Fri, 9:30am–11 am, or 11:30am–1pm

All Ages

$5

Come out to the farm and take a hay ride to the pumpkin patch, see the farm animals, play in the corn box, jump on the jumping pillow, and more. The kids will be busy the entire time and have a blast!

Elkhart Environmental Center Tim Cataldo 1717 E. Lusher Ave., Elkhart

574-293-5070

www.elkhartindiana.org/eec Typical program is 1-1/2 hours

Preschool & Elementary School Ages

Request a $1.00 per child donation.

Environmental education programs for preschool through elementary (K-6) school children. Includes indoor activities and outdoor nature hike.

Elkhart County Parks

211 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen

Admin Office 574-535-6458

www.elkhartcountyparks.org 8:30am–3:30pm Environmental Education: Mon–Fri Mill: Wed–Friday Museum: Tues–Fri School House: Mon–Fri

All Ages

$2/person in county, $3/person for out of county. Additional costs per program (Schoolhouse programs are $150 for all day.)

We offer environmental & historical education programs in four major parks, museum, old grist mill, or one room school house. Students can learn about anything from animals to local history!

Potato Creek State Park

25601 State Road 4, North Liberty

Tim Cordell 574-656-8186

www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov 8am–4pm daily

All Ages

$1

Preschool & Elementary School Ages

Free

A wide variety of natural history interpretive programs await you at Potatao Crteek State Park.

Micsellaneous Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library

209 Lincoln Way East or 602 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka

Betty Strantz or Mary Dlugosz 259-5277, ext. 242 or 259-0392

www.mphpl.org regular library hours

Tours are available at the downtown Mishawaka Library and the Bittersweet Branch Library. Kids will receive an age appropriate tour which will include the children’s area. The tour downtown features the Heritage Center (bring your camera to take a picture in the jail cell) as well as the Japanese display.

Bridgman Family Dental Care 9151 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman

April 269-465-5151

www.NapDentistry.com 9am–3 pm

All Ages

Free

We welcome groups of all sizes to learn about dental health and the dental profession with observation and hands on experiences.

Healthworks! Kids’ Museum 111 West Jefferson, South Bend

Jacqueline Simmons 574-647-2693

www.healthworkskids.org M–F 9am–4pm

Preschool, Elementary & Middle School Ages

Cost per child is $7 a student.

Healthworks! offers all types of health realated field trips from Pre-K-Puberty. Topics include: nutrition, exercise, hygeine, sex education, body systems and the five senses.

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