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mtm: family health

pink ribbon society the low-down on shots, soaps & sports fall fitness

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mom to mom eats fall favorites

mom to mom fun & games farms & fall fun

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changing colors

This time of year is just so beautiful. The leaves are changing

ket where we of course grab some delicious donuts and apple

colors, the air is crisp and cool, and everything smells like pump-

cider.

kin. It’s hard to not enjoy this time of year, but when you have

The family was gung-ho when we got there – excited to get on the

school-aged kids involved in so many different sports and activi-

tractor and head out to the fields. But before long, the complaining

ties, “down time” is few and far between.

began and my family outing was turning into a normal day at the

I remember the care-free days like it was yesterday –no school

Edwards house! For a moment, I thought about running out of the

projects to worry about and no soccer tournaments or cheer com-

orchard, straight to the parking lot to escape these crazy people

petitions - just some good ole fashioned fun. Now, our family finds

I call my family. Before I could, one of my girls grabbed my hand

ourselves wrapped up with overlapping soccer games, dance and

and said, “Thanks so much for bringing us here mommy!” and the

cheer practice, Girl Scouts, and so much more.

others followed suit. Feeling the love of my family and being in

Now don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE that all three of my

such a wonderful atmosphere quickly changed my desire to bolt. I

girls are so active. It actually gives me great enjoyment as a mom

absorbed all the beauty of fall that was around me and set out to

to see my girls SO happy doing something they enjoy SO much. It

make this a fun experience for us all.

truly makes all the driving around, early mornings, and fights over

After 16 pounds of apples and a

where uniforms are all worth it.

whole slew of other goodies, we

Recently, we decided to take advantage of a Sunday where we

headed home. It was a great fam-

didn’t have a parade to walk in, a game to cheer at or a soccer

ily outing and I can’t wait until we

game, to do something fun! It was the first time in a while that we

can do it again! I hope you all are

didn’t have anywhere we HAD to be at. So being that it was fall

enjoying my favorite season of the

and my birthday weekend, I thought it would be great to do a

year!!

family trip to the apple orchard. Not a field trip where I chaperone other kids and go crazy trying to keep tabs on everyone, but an actual family outing – just the five of us.

We decided to head out to Garwoods in LaPorte because I love that not only can we pick apples, but we can also pick so many different fresh veggies and then end our trip at their fabulous mar-

Take Care,

Stephanie

mtm: health stephanie edwards

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pink ribbon society

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Ann Peters will never forget the day she received the most dev-

And that’s exactly what she did. She recruited the best of the best

astating news – news that would completely change her world.

when it came to volunteers in the community to help her forge a

“I went to the doctor because I had a small lump in my breast,”

breast cancer support organization. In 2000, Pink Ribbon Soci-

Peters said. “He was doubtful it was cancer but wanted to re-

ety was born, servicing men and women in Lake, Porter, Jasper

move the lump anyway. Once it was removed, it was determined

and Newton Counties. “Through our fundraising efforts, we are

it was cancer.”

able to help those going through treatment by providing them

At just 33-years old Peters, a wife and mother of two small chil-

with the things they need that insurance doesn’t cover, like a

dren began to undergo chemotherapy. For one year she dealt

mastectomy bra or a wig,” Peters explained. “We also help them

with the effects of chemo and everything else associated with

by paying for mammograms, prostheses and a variety of other

breast cancer - she suddenly realized the uncertainty of her own

kids of support.”

future. “I started to think about how I might not live long enough

It has always been important to the organization that the funds

to watch my children grow, graduate from school, or walk down

raised be dedicated to the local community, supporting both in-

the aisle at their weddings,” Peters said. “And even worse I

dividuals and other local breast cancer organizations. “We work

thought about never becoming a grandmother.”

with the American Cancer Society, Indiana Women In Need,

But Peters didn’t have to worry about missing a thing because

and Methodist Hospital Foundation just to name a few.” Peters

she beat cancer! She’s now a 40-year breast cancer survivor

said. “To date, Pink Ribbon Society has returned over $350,000

and she spends her days helping others who are dealing with

to both individuals and organizations in our community. We

the struggles she once dealt with all those years ago. “I’m a 40-

promise to continue our efforts and support in this direction.”

year breast cancer survivor - when you are that lucky, you want

Pink Ribbon celebrated their 15th year servicing the area with

to help other women.”

their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tea at the Avalon Manor mom to mom nwi | october 2016 | page 6

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.

Facts About Breast Cancer In The US • One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.

• Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.

• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year.

• On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.

• Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.

A Global Burden According to the World Health Organization, in Merrillville. The event sold out six weeks before the event and Peters wasn’t surprised. “We have over 800 people come to our tea – it’s amazing,” she said. “And when I get up to the podium, I always ask the survivors that are with us to stand. It’s always an unreal feeling seeing all those women and knowing exactly how they feel.”

And while Peters has thought about retiring and stepping down from Pink Ribbon Society, she knows in her heart she can’t leave this amazing organization she created. “There are days when I think I should stepdown and then I talk to someone who’s so grateful for the help they received and I realize I can’t leave this organization. It’s SO rewarding.”

Pink Ribbon Society is located at 11011 Allendale Court in Crown Point. For more information, call 219-663-4990 or visit them on the web at pinkribbonsociety.org. - mtm

breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization.

Good News About Breast Cancer Trends In recent years, perhaps coinciding with the decline in prescriptive hormone replacement therapy after menopause, we have seen a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and older. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, in part due to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatmentoptions.

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mtm: health lisa a. beach

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the low-down on shots, soaps, and s

Just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing figured out, new

Antibacterial Soaps

research comes along that refutes everything you’ve been doing since

You can skip the expensive antibacterial soap the next time you’re stock-

Day One. If you’ve been debating the merits of flu mists, antibacterial

ing up on supermarket essentials and instead buy less expensive, plain

soaps and whether or not your kids should specialize in a singular

ol’ soap. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a state-

sport, here’s the scoop on the latest research to help you make the best

ment that manufacturers can no longer market consumer antibacterial

choices for your family.

washes containing certain active ingredients, including the most com-

monly used ingredients---triclosan and triclocarban. Why? Because the

Flu Shots

manufacturers failed to demonstrate that the ingredients are both safe

Hoping to save your kids the pain of a flu shot this fall, opting instead

for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water to

for the painless nasal spray vaccine? Think again. According to a pol-

avoid getting sick and to prevent spreading germs to others. “Consum-

icy statement update in the October 2016 Pediatrics, the American

ers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing

Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children ages six

the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are

months and older receive a seasonal flu shot (rather than the nasal

any better than plain soap and water,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D.,

spray vaccine) during the upcoming 2016-17 season. Because new

director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).

research showed poor effectiveness of the flu mist compared with the

“In fact, some data that suggests antibacterial ingredients may do more

traditional flu shot in recent flu seasons, the AAP recommends the flu

harm than good over the long-term.”

shot as the best available preventive measure against influenza. “We

What to do if soap and water aren’t available? The U.S. Centers

want to provide children with the best protection possible against flu,”

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using an alco-

explains Henry H. Bernstein, DO, MHCM, FAAP, who co-authored the

hol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

statement, “and these recent studies show the flu shot is likely to provide

a higher level of protection.”

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better school lunc

Eating meals together at home is important for families, but don’t

chocolate nut butter with whole-wheat pretzels for dipping.

underestimate the importance of the meal you send to school

Expand your sandwich-making repertoire. For variety, cut sand-

with your child each day. In the same way that it is important

wiches into halves, triangles, quarters, or use a cookie cutter to

to sit down and break bread with our family, kids sit down at

make shapes. Use whole grain rather than white bread. Exper-

school and do the same with peers of their choosing.

iment with whole grain wraps, bagels, pita, flatbread or naan.

A positive experience eating lunch at school begins with a posi-

Send real fruit instead of fruit-flavored or artificial fruit snacks.

tive experience opening up that lunch box and finding out what’s

Stock up on small, no-leak containers before school starts so you

inside. The same old peanut butter and jelly, pretzels, and apple

won’t be afraid to chop up ripe fruit and send it to school. For

may work for the first couple of years of school, but as a child

variety, use whatever fruit you have on hand and make a simple

gets older and develops more sophisticated preferences, you

fruit salad every Sunday night.

can do better. Work together with your child to create portable,

Chop up whatever veggies you have on hand on Sunday and

healthy meals your child will feel proud to eat.

separate into bags or containers for the week. Include a bit of

Instead of complaints about how friends have better lunches,

damp or dry paper towel to keep veggies moist or dry-whichever

you’ll start to hear stories about the funny conversations that hap-

helps them last.

pened at lunch or who traded what for what. With a little bit of

Try homemade trail mix for snack time. You can come up with

effort, you’ll notice that your child conveys a content, relaxed

combinations that are customized for each child if you visit the

tone about lunchtime, exactly like the one you strive to create at

bulk foods section of your grocery store and create combos to

dinnertime at home. So when it comes time to whip up a great

offer a week at a time.

school lunch, keep these simple tips in mind:

Have “Thermos Thursdays” and send something hot to school

Experiment with nut butters. Why limit your child’s sandwich to

like soup, mac n’ cheese, or pasta. Be sure to heat the food up

just peanut butter when there is also almond butter, cashew but-

well before pouring into your child’s thermos. Put the lid on tight-

ter, and sunflower seed butter? Or consider a healthy brand of

ly but not so tight your child can’t get it open.

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ches all week long Send low-fat milk in a thermos instead of sugary juice or let

Healthy lunch foods to try:

Avoid foods with:

them buy milk at school. If you don’t want to send sugar-loaded

Hummus

High sugar

juice, try flavored waters. In a pitcher refrigerate water with

Yogurt

Preservatives

lemon, lime, berries, or herbs. Test flavors over the summer to

Dried fruit

High fructose corn syrup

discover what combinations kids prefer.

Nuts and nut butters

Excessive salt

Make homemade cookies or bars over the weekend and store

Cheese sticks

Hydrogenated fat

properly to last all week. Freeze, if necessary-they will thaw by

Cut veggies

All of the above

lunchtime. If your child is new to the school, include an extra

Rice and beans

treat to offer to new friends. Remind them to eat veggies to

Granola or Granola bars

keep the treats coming.

Rice cakes

After-school snacks for growing kids:

Why not give them something to look forward to each week?

Trail mix

Offer bonus sweets in moderation. Keep a secret stash to offer

Popcorn

on the last day before the weekend. Just a little something to

Whole grain crackers

help them celebrate the weekend with their friends like a tiny

Hard-boiled eggs

bag of jelly beans, a lollipop or two, or a couple of chocolate

Pita or bagel chips

kisses.

Fruit leather

Once a month, let them get hot lunch-but only once a month.

Pistachios

Make a big deal about going over the hot lunch schedule and

Protein bars

picking out a day. Then see which type of lunch they prefer.

Veggie chips

If you play your lunch-making cards right, hot lunch once a

month won’t steal the show. - mtm

A Cheese quesadilla Ice-cream cone or frozen yogurt bar A bagel with cream cheese Fruit and cottage cheese Yogurt and berries An English muffin pizza Bowl of cereal with fruit Oatmeal with nuts and dried fruit Whole grain toast with nut butter Cheese melted on whole grain chips Protein bar Fruit smoothie

mtm: feature brooke recktenwall

asking the right questions

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Being a mom in this day and age is no easy task, and when it

learning to walk up and down stairs – the list goes on and on.

comes to raising our children it seems as if there is danger and

As moms, we all know that new worries and dangers arise with

worry around every corner. There is some comfort though, a sigh

each stage and age that our children go through. I find the more

of relief, when you make it through each of these dangerous and

I read and know about what is going on in this crazy world of

worrisome stages of child development unharmed - I like to refer

ours, the more scared I become, luckily that fear has me feeling

to them as “worry milestones”. In my crazy mommy brain, I find

more informed and pro-active. I appreciate the fact that social

relief in these “worry milestones” because the amount of worry

media has kept me up to date on the latest dangers when it comes

that takes place in anticipation of these milestones is ridiculous.

to raising kids.

I worried about a natural childbirth (which didn’t happen by the

Last month I found myself scrolling through Facebook and I came

way), jaundice, breast feeding, infant neck support, vaccinations,

across a letter written by a mom who was offering advice on what

mom to mom nwi | october 2016 | page 12

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to ask before your child goes to a friend’s house for a playdate.

This mother started out by mentioning she was always so focused on asking who would be in the home, what the children would be watching, playing and eating that it never occurred to her to ask about firearms. Unfortunately, her daughter was accidentally shot and killed by a gun that kids found in her friend’s home.

EYE OPENING are the only two words that come to mind. Here I am confronted by a “worry milestone” that seems almost never ending. I am always so cautious about where my children go and what they are doing, but I had never considered asking a fellow

mom “that” question before I committed to a playdate. I looked

right to bear arms, but I would just ask other moms to be aware

into some statistics and according to Nationwide Children’s

and proactive. Asking questions such as “Do you have fire-

Safety Organization, 1-in-3 families with children have at least

arms in your home?” and “How are your firearms stored?”

one gun in the house, more than 22 million children live in

should not be offensive or uncomfortable topics of conversa-

homes with guns, and nearly 1,500 children younger than 18

tion. Once a parent has that information, it’s up to them to

years of age die from shootings every year. These statistics are

decide on how to act on it.

alarming but important to know for our children’s safety.

For more information on firearms and firearms safety, go to

Now don’t get me wrong, I respect and appreciate everyone’s

nationwidechildrens.org. - mtm

mom to mom nwi | october 2016 | page 14

Did you know?

Americans own almost 200 million guns. However, a gun in the home can be very dangerous, especially for children. Every year, nearly 1,500 children die from guns and many more are seriously injured.

The American Academy of Pediatrics believes the best way to prevent gun-related injuries to children is to remove guns from the home. However, if you choose to keep a gun in the house, it is important that it is unloaded and locked, and the ammunition is stored and locked in a separate location.

Gun-Related Injury Facts • More American homes have guns than dogs.

• Most of the victims of unintentional shootings are boys. They are usually shot by a friend or relative, especially a brother.

• Half of all unintentional shooting deaths among children occur at home, and almost half occur in the home of a friend or relative.

Myths About Guns • Most parents with guns think their children do not know where they hide them. However, 8 in 10 first graders know where their parents’ guns are hidden.

• Many parents think their children are not capable of firing a gun.

However, children as young as 3 years are strong enough to pull the trigger of most American guns.

• Parents believe their children know the difference between real guns and toy guns, but few children younger than 8 years can tell the difference.

• Parents often believe their child would not touch a gun because “he knows better.” However, studies have found that most children will handle a gun if they find one, even if they have been taught not to.

• Some parents consider non-powder guns, like BB, pellet, and paintball guns, to be toys. These guns, which can fire at the speed of traditional guns, lead to nearly 22,000 injuries each year, especially eye injuries.

Gun Safety Tips • The best way to keep your children safe from guns is to remove all guns from the home.

• If a gun is in the house, always keep it unloaded and locked. It should be out of reach and sight of children.

• Keep ammunition and guns locked in separate locations, not together.

• Safety devices, including gun locks, lock boxes and gun safes, should be used for every gun in the house.

• Storage keys and lock combinations should be hidden from children.

• Before visiting friends and relatives, ask if they have guns in their homes. If so, make sure they keep their guns unloaded and locked as well.

• Never leave children unsupervised in a home with a gun.

fall fitness

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This is a great time of year to enjoy exercise outside. The sun, mild

Willingness to Change

weather, and cooler evenings are perfect for a walk, run, or bike

Be willing to change your routine depending on the seasons. Chang-

ride. Soon, we will start to lose sunlight and warm days, which means

ing your routine can help the body burn more calories and avoid

many people will find it hard to squeeze in a workout.

boredom.

Follow these simple steps to avoid the time change blues:

Workout DVD Have an efficient and effective DVD at home. This can come in handy

Plan Ahead

if the day got away from you, it’s dark or you have no desire to go

Decide on your indoor or outdoor exercise in advance. Decide which

to the gym.

time of day is best for you and plan accordingly. If morning is when you want to exercise, for the morning have your clothes ready to go.

Fuel Your Body

For evening workouts, bring a change of clothes with you.

Lots of fruits, vegetables, and water will help your body stay energized longer. You don’t have to let your fitness go through the winter.

Start planning today and maintain your fit body. - mtm

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2 Hero Half Marathon and 10K at the Indiana Dunes State Park Starts at 8:00am

National Child Health Day

9 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay through Lake County 2:30pm-6:30pm and Porter County 10:00am-2:00pm

10 Impractical Jokers Star Plaza Theatre Starts at 7:00pm

16 Farm to Fork Dinner Lubeznik Center for the Arts

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Valpo Half Marathon Starts at 8:30am United Way of Porter County

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Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch Halloween Egg Hunt Lowell | 2:00pm

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5 National Walk to School Day

Orak Shrine C Hammond Civic Starts at 6:30

12 Kraft Auction at Porter County Expo Center Toy Sale at 5:30pm Vehicle Sale at 7:00pm

Chamber Netwo Porter County Ex 4:00pm-7:00

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Haunted Hayride National Chocolate National LGBT land Par Center Awareness Cupcake Day 6:30pm-9:3 Day

National Boss’s Day

Happy Halloween

National Taco Day

Saw-Whet Owl Banding at Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center Starts at 7:00pm

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United Nations Day

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Friday

Saturday 1 Crown Point Oktoberfest 1:00pm-9:00pm Pumpkins, Witches and Hayrides 10:00am-4:00pm Munster

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Circus c Center 0pm

Big Pumpkin Halloween Weekend at Caboose Lake Campground

8 Cowtoberfest Fair Oaks Farm 10:00am-6:00pm Wickedly Whiting Festival 11:00am-11:00pm

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14 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park Plaza 4:00pm-6:00pm

15 Munster Ale Fest Portage Brewfest Hesston Ghost Train LaPorte | 12:00pm-5:00pm

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National Mammography Day

Oaktoberfest at Taltree Arboretum 2:00pm-5:00pm Trunk or Treat for Special City of Hammond Monster Needs Children at Mash at the Jean Shepherd Chasing Dreams in ValparaCommunity Center iso 5:30pm

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Trick or Treat the Down- “Howl”oween in the Dunes 4:00pm-9:00pm town in Chesterton & Porter 4:00pm-6:00pm

Kids Eat Free!

The following restaurants have a Kid’s Night – where the kids eat free or at a discounted rate!

Amarillo Roadhouse

Steak ‘n Shake

Kids eat FREE - Tuesdays

Kids eat FREE - Saturday & Sunday

with every adult entrée purchased

for every $9 purchased at the

Texas Corral

Portage and Valparaiso locations

Kids eat for 99¢ - Tuesday

Buffalo Wild Wings

with each paid adult meal

Half-Price Kids Meals - Sundays & Wednesdays

Bob Evans

Crown Point, Hobart and Valparaiso location. Dine-in only.

Kids eat FREE - Tuesdays

Denny’s

4pm to 7pm with every adult meal purchased

Kids eat FREE - Tuesdays & Saturdays

Valparaiso & Chesterton locations

4pm to 10pm with an adult entrée purchased

Chili’s

($4 minimum purchase). Two kids per adult entrée.

Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Merrillville & Valparaiso

Kids 12 and under eat FREE - Sunday

Two kids per adult entrée

Portage & Valparaiso locations

Pizza Hut

One free kids’ meal for very adult meal purchased.

Kids eat FREE - Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée 4pm to 8pm - Chesterton location only

Fazoli’s Get 2 kids’ meals for 99¢ each - Tuesdays with the purchase of one adult entrée kids 12 and under from 5pm to 8pm

Old Country Buffet Kids 11 and under eat for $1.99 - Thursdays with the purchase of an adult buffet.

Do you know of any other restaurants that offer FREE or nearly FREE meals? Email us at Stephanie@momtomomnwi.com and we will add them to our list!! nwi

mtm: feature nichole odijk demario

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mom you should know: amy hedrick

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“See it as teaching moment” – that is the advice Amy He-

“I am who I am and I refuse to change that,” Hedrick, now

drick and her partner have given their 10-year-old daugh-

in her 40s, explains.

ter when her classmates ask about her having two moms.

She says most importantly, she wants people to understand

It’s one of their approaches to helping their four children

that they are a regular family. They have the same fights

broach the situation in their own way. Hedrick says she

with their children about not eating in their bedrooms and

and her partner had to come to terms with their own feel-

taking care of the cat.

ings in their own way and in their own time, too.

“We are pretty normally abnormal because what family

The self-proclaimed out and proud, feminist lesbian says

isn’t?” she says with a laugh.

she wasn’t always so self-assured. For the first 28 years of

Hedrick says they have a connectedness to parents at-

Hedrick’s life, she says she was on a path to finding her

tempting to co-parent after a tumultuous break up. During

true and authentic self. She was married to a man, had

their seven-year relationship, they’ve met numerous women

two children, a career in healthcare and was living a seem-

from various backgrounds who are in the throws of custody

ingly traditional life in the Midwest. She says she pushed

battles, racking up inordinate amount of legal fees. She

her feelings aside for years even contemplating waiting to

says during their entire seven-year relationship they’ve had

come out until her children were older. Her partner was

to face problem after problem in court.

also in a heterosexual relationship.

“It’s a continuous nightmare…we’re pretty tenacious.

She explains coming out is a very personal experience. Her own son began questioning his sexuality in elementary school. She

“I am who I am and I refuse to change that”

When you have two mama bears in the home, most people don’t stand a chance,” she says. “I’ll keep fighting the fight, but remind

says she kept the lines of communication open and let him

myself to not lose sight of why I’m doing this. You have

decide when the timing was right.

to keep your eye on the prize regardless of the rights or

“People are so quick to slap a label on others. Pushing

wrongs or injustices. You still have to get up the next day,

someone to come out when they’re not ready can be ex-

to provide a loving, safe environment for your children. I’m

tremely damaging. You may think they’re living a lie, but

not saying accept it, but learn how to fight it.”

they may not know themselves or they’re suppressing it,”

That’s where the support of others comes in, she says. Hed-

she says.

rick and her partner long for the days when women would

Hedrick, who works in LaPorte and lives in Mishawaka

band together and support one another through trying

says overall her family has not had problems with being

times. In an effort to bring back some of that camaraderie

openly gay in their community. From time to time she’s met

and “it takes a village” mentality they are working grass-

with resistance, the stare that lasts a second too long or

roots to start a group loosely titled “Where is My Tribe?”

a bias, but it’s not something she says will deter her from

“There are so many women fighting for their children. This

living her life. At times, they’ve felt they may be better off

is an opportunity for women to help other women who are

living in an area that has a more open-arms LGBT (lesbian,

still being abused by a broken system, still in the thick of it.

gay, bi-sexual, transgender) community, but Hedrick says

It’s about networking. Maybe moms just need to vent, but

that is no way to evoke change.

we can all be here for each other regardless of who we are

“Indiana isn’t always the best state to be LGBT parents.

with. It’s about our children,” she says. “It’s on my bucket

But then I think, if we all leave nothing will change. I’m a

list to help people – women in particular. There’s a lot of

functioning, reputable member of society. I have a master’s

lost hope. I’ve often thought maybe I’m going through this

degree. I have a home,” she adds.

for a reason.” To contact Hedrick and to learn more, email

She says regardless of her sexual orientation, she doesn’t

her at amyrrt@gmail.com. - mtm

fit societal norms with her short hair and tattoos, but she says she’s willing to put in the work to break down barriers with those that choose to make assumptions.

mtm: fun & games stephanie edwards

Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch is a family owned and operated farm located in Lowell and offers everything from pick your own pumpkins to hayrides and corn mazes. This is the 9th season the farm is open for family fun. The 2016 season brings two new attractions, including family favorites “tilt a whirl” and “scrambler” carnival rides. Also new at Harvest Tyme is the expanded four-acre corn maze. This year, the farm partnered with Peanuts and Friends to bring guests a thrilling maze celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. They also offer a kiddie corn maze which only winds

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IF YOU GO: Harvest Tyme is located at 17904 Grant Street in Lowell, next to the Butcher Block. They are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00am until 6:00pm. There is no parking or admission charge. The carnival attractions, petting zoo and corn maze do have a fee. You can get all the prices on their website www.harvesttymefun.com/prices. There’s a coupon link on the prices tab that are good for $1-off admission to the family corn maze and $1-off the purchase of a daily unlimited fun pass.

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produce is what Coulter’s is known for, they’ve expanded over time to offer many family-friendly activities during the fall season, including a four-acre corn maze, free hay rides to the pumpkin patch, and pony rides. They also have beautiful fall decorations for sale, medium and large mums, honey, and apple cider.

If YOU GO:

Coulter’s Produce Farm is located at 5433 S. US Highway 421 in Westville.

They are open seven days a week, from 8:00am until 6:00pm. They do not charge for parking or to enjoy the spooky bus and other lawn attractions, but there is a fee for pony rides and the corn maze. Coulter’s only accepts cash and checks. For more information, visit www.coultersproduce.com or call 219.785.2406.

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farms & fall fun Fall is such a wonderful time of year! We finally get a break from the summer heat and we get to pull out our sweaters and boots! Fall in Indiana means pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and much more.

Here’s a look at some of the places you can visit this October with the family:

Guse Farm

s in Wanatah is a family owned and operated business known for their Christ-

rees. But did you know they have a Corn Maze AND Pumpkin Patch? That’s

when you go and spend the day at Guse’s you can get lost in the corn maze

ake a hayride through the woods and to the pumpkin patch. Kids of all ages

so enjoy the kiddie train that has its own special path through the maze. They

ave a giant checker board, pumpkin bowling, a corn box, ducky races, and much more.

IF YOU GO:

s Farm is located at 6177 W 1450 S in Wanatah. They are open all month long

urdays from 10:00am-6:00pm and on Sundays from 12:00pm until 6:00pm.

st of admission is $8 per person, ages 6 and up. They do offer special admis-

ricing for large groups and/or churches and scout troops. For more information, go to www.gusechristmastress.com or call 219.733.9346.

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fall favorites

I feel like fall is about comfort food. The smell of freshly baked

with apple pie besides fresh vanilla ice cream? Don’t have an

pies, homemade applesauce, and mouth-watering casseroles

ice cream maker? Neither do I, but I have a great, simple recipe

wafting about the kitchen…so many different choices of things

to whip up some delicious vanilla ice cream. Along with these

to make. This month I am going to start with dessert first! Is there

mouth-watering desserts, there is a very simple casserole recipe.

anything better than fresh baked apple pie? Yes…mini hand-held

While I do not make a lot of casseroles with packaged ingredi-

apple pies with a delicious homemade crust. Freshly picked ap-

ents, some nights call for a simple, fast meal. Give this beef and

ples and all the wonderful things you can make. Homemade ap-

noodle casserole a try. It is delicious!

plesauce is a must along with lots of apple pie! What goes best

Pie Crusts Pie crust was a very tricky thing for me. I’ve tried several recipes and this one I finally seem to be able to work with. For the hand pies I decreased the flour by ½ cup. I like it a bit more first when trying to maneuver it into a 9” pie plate versus working with a smaller 3” circle. I’m also a big fan of using my food processor to mix the crust. A store-bought double crust refrigerated pie dough would also work.

Ingredients

Directions

3 cups all-purpose flour (I used 2 ½ cups for the hand pies)

1 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes (2 sticks)

Place flour sugar and salt into food processor and pulse a couple

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

½ cup ice cold water

times until butter mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly add the

1 tsp salt

times to mix. Add the cubed cold butter and pulse a few more water (keeping in mind you might not need all of it) until the dough becomes crumbly and mixes together. Split dough into 2 pieces and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 3 days (may freeze for up to 3 months).

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Pie Filling Ingredients

Directions

1 Tbsp butter

Peel and chop the apples. Melt the butter into large skillet. Stir in the apples.

2 large apples (3-4 if using smaller apples)

Sprinkle with salt and sugar (white and brown). Cook, stirring occasionally,

2 tsp lemon juice squeezed over chopped apples

until apples are softened, it should take about 5 minutes. Mix in the cinnamon

Pinch salt ¼ cup white sugar 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1-2 tsp cinnamon (your preference)

and if the water is needed. Allow to cook additional 1-2 minutes. Cool the filling slightly before assembling the pies. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out chilled dough onto a well-floured surface and cut into desired shapes (I have a large 3” square and circle cookie cutter). Place about 1 Tbsp filling onto a piece of the dough and top with second piece of dough. Pinch the edges of the

1 tsp water, if your apple mixture seems too sticky

dough to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush with the egg/milk mixture.

1 egg and 2 tsp milk (to brush over pies)

Cut small vent into top of each pie. You can either sprinkle a coarse sugar over top or I had delicious juice remaining in the filling pan that had thickened and I spooned it over the pies. Transfer to parchment covered cookies sheets and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Cool and serve warm. Store leftovers (if there are any) in refrigerator.

Vanilla Ice Cream I have never felt the need for an ice cream maker. It would just be one more appliance to store and honestly, I probably shouldn’t really make a lot of ice cream because I would just eat it!

This is a simple ice cream with a simple method.

You could easily change the extract flavoring to your preference or needs. It’s delicious!

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla extract or scrape a vanilla bean

Directions Place bowl with cream in bowl of ice and mix with hand mixer on med-high speed until stiff peaks form (this will take a few minutes). On low speed or with a rubber spatula, mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Pour into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.

Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.

Beef and Noodle Casserole We aren’t huge casserole people at my house, but lately I find myself making more and more because they are time-savers. Most can be made ahead and refrigerated for the day or frozen for a month to use as needed.

Ingredients

Directions

1- 12 oz bag egg noodles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 casserole pan. Cook noodles accord-

(I’ve substitute penne and elbow depending on what’s in my cabinet)

1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can tomato soup 1 can mushroom soup

(or see notes for homemade cream soup substitute)

1 cup milk 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Dash pepper Shredded parmesan cheese

(substitute your favorite cheese, if desired)

ing to package for the least amount of time. You don’t want mush after it bakes.

Drain and set aside. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain grease, if any, and set aside. Mix the two soups, milk, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Add noodles and beef mixture to soup mixture and stir to coat. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If refrigerating, bake 30-45 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and bake additional 10 minutes.

Note: A simple substitute to replace canned mushroom, chicken and celery soup.

Melt 2 Tbsp butter and mix with 3 Tbsp flour. Slowly whisk ½ cup chicken broth into flour mixture. Then add ½ milk and whisk to combine. Cook a few minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. This makes the equivalent of a 10.75 ounce can of condensed soup.

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There’s something about the allure of a limo ride. And one local

ery and microbrewery scene expands in Northwest Indiana,

limo company has made it their mission to take that experience

they’ve coordinated tasting tours. This fall, they’ve partnered

to an “epic” level. Epic Limo located in Valparaiso, Highland

with Amhurst Asylum for a night of fright and fun with a brewery

and Elkhart, Ind. is owned and operated by the Sheely Family.

tour to finish off the evening. They offer transportation to and

Five years ago, owner Brian Sheely was looking to expand

from O’Hare and Midway airports. In the next year, they will

his small business pursuits after successfully operating another

be offering a more affordable airport transportation option for

business for a number of years. He had long had a love for

those that don’t want to spend much, but love the convenience

limousines and knew this would be an ideal fit. He set out to

of being taken to the airport. Epic Limo is in the process of

have a top of the line fleet, which now includes more than 30

purchasing small luxury buses that will include leather seats,

vehicles from sedans to limos to stretch SUVs to shuttles buses.

Wi-Fi access, television, minimal stops to expedite the ride and

Many think to use a limo service for traditional special occa-

a lower price.

sions such as weddings and school dances. Sheely says that

Sheely says it was important for him to not only offer a variety

just skims the surface on all the life events that can be taken

of options, but also quality service. He recounts a horror story

up a notch with the use of one of his vehicles. Epic Limo shut-

with his one wedding task – book a limo. When the limousine

tles groups to quinceaneras, birthday parties, nights out on the

arrived for his wedding day, he recalls a rusted out jalopy with

town, concerts and sporting events. Super fans love riding up

a driver wearing a t-shirt and jeans; not the vision he had for he

to an event in style and having a safe ride home. As the win-

and his bride’s big day.

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rvice He suggests anyone looking to book any sort of vehicle service do their research. For special events, he encourages individuals to come to their office and see the vehicle in person to ensure they are reserving exactly what they had envisioned. Epic Limo also operates a 24-hour dispatch office. They do not rent any vehicle they do not own. It’s very much a family affair with his wife, mother, brother-in-law and nephew currently on staff. He has other families working together as well. Even his young children (ages 13 and 6) have small chores to do around the office.

[I want my children to know] it’s possible to have a successful small business. It’s hard work, but if you work hard it pays off,” Sheely says. “I hope they go off to college and into the world and one day want to come back and work for the family business.”

To contact Epic Limo visit epiclimoinc.com or call 219.462.

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mtm: ask the doc dr. sandee clark

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october is national chiropractic health month

National Chiropractic Health Month is a nationwide observance held

(they value chiropractic care so much that they fly their chiropractor in

annually in October. The event helps to raise public awareness of the

to see them wherever they perform), Jerry Rice, The US Olympic Team,

benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-cen-

The US Military, Michael Jordon, Mel Gibson, Cindy Crawford, Tiger

tered and drug-free approach to health and wellness.

Woods, Bob Hope and Montel Williams.

Doctors of Chiropractic practice a hands-on, drug-free approach to

Why Choose Chiropractic?

health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treat-

• It is estimated that, annually, doctors of chiropractic (DCs) treat more

ment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are perhaps

than 30 million Americans (adults and children).

best known for their expertise in the use of spinal manipulation or

• DCs are licensed to practice in all 50 states and the District of Co-

better referred to as “adjustment”. However, they are also trained to

lumbia--and in many nations around the world--and undergo a rigor-

recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, and to provide

ous education in the healing sciences at institutions accredited by the

nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

U.S. Department of Education.

nationally accredited, four-year doctoral graduate school programs

• A growing list of research studies and reviews demonstrate that

through a curriculum that includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of class-

the services provided by chiropractic physicians are both safe and

room, laboratory and clinical internship, with the average DC pro-

effective. The evidence strongly supports the natural, whole-body and

gram equivalent in classroom hours to allopathic (MD) and osteopath-

cost-effective approach of chiropractic services for a variety of condi-

ic (DO) medical schools.

tions.

DCs are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients

• Chiropractic services are included in most health insurance plans,

with back pain, neck pain and headaches. They also care for patients

including major medical plans, workers’ compensation, Medicare,

with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal

some Medicaid plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans for federal

system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful con-

employees, among others.

ditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause

• Chiropractic is used extensively by amateur and professional ath-

referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The ben-

letes to prevent and treat injuries as well as achieve optimal health

efits of chiropractic care extend from general wellness to acute pain

and functioning.

conditions. Pregnancy is another beneficial time when chiropractic

DCs are educated in

adjustments have been found to be very effective.

Who uses chiropractic?

Here is a short list of famous people that use Chiropractic care: Ar-

Is Chiropractic Safe?

nold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Seinfeld, Emmitt Smith, Jonas Brothers

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free,

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non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.

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Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is al-

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ways adapted to the individual patient. It is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, very gentle. Some chiropractors have additional degrees and certificates specializing in Pediatrics to care for the newborn and pregnant mom.

How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?

Chiropractic adjustments are performed as a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the doctor of chiropractic’s intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractic physician typically uses his or her hands--or an instrument--to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. This often helps resolve joint inflammation and reduces the patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient.

Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.

Why’s there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted?

The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

What research shows: Today there is a lot of research to show just how effective Chiropractic Care is for a multitude of issues. To find out more simply go to acatoday.org/Patients/Why-Choose-Chiropractic/What-ResearchShows.

If you have never been to a chiropractor before make October the month to try it out. Clark’s Family Chiropractic has specials going on in October for new patients. Check us out on Facebook! - mtm

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date night out: lighthouse restaurant

Lighthouse Restaurant has been on my “bucket list” of restaurants

soups/salads, poultry, steaks/chops, seafood, pasta, burgers and

for awhile.

I wanted to experience it before the cool weather

a children’s menu. A Lighthouse Lifestyle section was also included

kicked in so we ventured there recently - it did not disappoint! Nest-

which was several options that were 750 calories or less – you

ed on the shores of cozy Cedar Lake, the Lighthouse was about a

have to love that! Though many items enticed us, I had to have

30-minute drive from Valparaiso - it was a perfect little escape for

my seafood so I decided on the shrimp entrée - eight shrimp ei-

us on a Monday evening. Being that it was a Monday, we did not

ther grilled, fried or garlic scampi style. I chose the garlic scampi

make reservations but they do take them on the weekends – it’s not

and figured I just wouldn’t breathe on anyone later! The 10 oz.

required but recommended.

filet mignon looked appetizing to my husband so he ordered it.

The atmosphere of this restaurant takes me back to vacations as a

Along with each entrée you also have a choice of 12 sides! Garlic

child to Hilton Head, South Carolina - very peaceful and serene.

mashed potatoes for both of us – because why not more garlic?!

Surrounded by windows, diners can enjoy the scenery of the woods

The food was fantastic! I loved my garlic dishes and the filet was

and the water. The Lighthouse Restaurant features two floors for a

just as fabulous. What was even more impressive was that the

combined total of nearly 12,000 square feet. The first floor is a

manager came around to see how our dinner was! Though we

full-service restaurant with seating for up to 250 and a bar. The

were quite full, we couldn’t pass up one of the seven desserts. The

second floor is a private dining facility for weddings, showers,

strawberry shortcake sounded yummy so we ordered it – and boy

birthdays and corporate events, equipped with a wood dance floor

was it tasty! Lots of strawberries and whipped cream atop fresh

surrounded by windows.

biscuits – need I say more?

We were amazed by the beauty of this restaurant and were excit-

A return to Lighthouse Restaurant is definitely in our future. Even

ed to be there. When we arrived, we were promptly seated and

if we ventured there in the colder months, it might put me in better

the specials were explained to us. They included a Blue Lagoon

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drink, chicken tortilla soup, pan seared scallops, mussels and a ribeye entrée. My husband went out on the limb and ordered the Blue Lagoon drink and I opted for an Umberto Moscato. Chicken tortilla soup was ordered and it came along with some fresh bread & butter.

While we enjoyed our soup and bread we looked over the menu.

The selections were quite vast and included plenty of appetizers,

Lighthouse Restaurant 7501 Constitution Ave. | Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (219) 374-9283 | www.cedarlakelighthouse.com Hours: Monday through Friday: Opens at 4:00pm Saturday: Opens at 2:00pm Sunday: Opens at 12:00pm

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