Newburgh Magazine June 2020

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EDITOR Megan Purazrang newburghmagazine@gmail.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Maegan Saalwaechter

CONTRIBUTORS Wyatt Squires Purdue Extension - Warrick County

I think we can all agree that summer feels a little different this year. There are still many uncertainties and postponements occurring in regard to the season’s staple events.

In this June edition, we offer our readers ways to stay active and safe at home. Writer Wyatt Squires shares a fitting lemon bar and popsicle recipe guaranteed to cool you down as we begin to see temperatures rise in southern Indiana.

Newburgh Magazine also partnered with the Warrick County Water and Soil Conservation District and Perdue Extension-Warrick County to share gardening for beginners as many shift focus to outdoor to-do-lists. Whether you are just getting started or consider yourself a master gardener – these 101 tips can help.

Here at Newburgh we are always looking to include our readers through photo submissions and local stories. Please feel free to share with us how you are staying active during this time of social distancing! If you have a news tip or story idea you would like to share with us, please email us directly at newburghmagazine@gmail.com Our team is wishing everyone a safe and healthy start to summer and we look forward to connecting with you soon! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates and call outs.

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table of

CONTENTS

June 2020

PHOTO BY: LISA POLK PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN

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GARDENING 101

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TOUR DE NEWBURGH

Soil and Water Conservation District offers tips on growing produce

Take a world cuisine dining tour at home

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YARD WORK

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EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY

Mulching mistakes to avoid

Wyatt adds refreshment to your kitchen with these popsicle recipes

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SUMMER SAFETY

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PUSH TO BE PRODUCTIVE

How to be safe in the sun, outdoors and in and around the water

Completing even the smallest tasks are worth celebrating

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MAKE THE MOST OF A STAYCATION

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LIFE WITH KIDS

Explore the outdoors or set up a tent in your backyard

Save these activities for a rainy day June 2020 NEWBURGH MAGAZINE 1

In the news...

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE CONTINUES TO GIVE TO EASE COMMUNITY CORONAVIRUS STRESS

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PHOTOS BY: ALEX HARDGRAVE

The Islamic Society of Evansville has been offering food to those who need it since November 2019. Since the coronavirus pandemic the number of people coming to the food pantry has tripled, member Shaukat Iftikhar said.

On May 8, the mobile food pantry van was parked outside the Islamic Center in Newburgh and filled with brown bags of non-perishables including pasta, cereal, soup and fruit snacks. Cars of people pulled up outside the front doors and were handed the bags by the volunteers who were there. People could also request homemade masks and toiletries as needed.

Bushra Saqib, an Islamic Society board member, said they started giving away homemade masks to people March 31 in light of the pandemic. They’ve been giving away an average of 40 to 50 masks when they offer them, which is at the pick-up site every Friday.

Azza Hijazi is one of the members of the society who has been making masks. Each week, members who volunteered take turns making the masks. She said she first started making masks when Deaconess was asking for them to be donated. Now she makes them for the center and will go around with extra in her purse to offer to anyone she sees without one in the community.

“It feels so good to help,” Hijazi said.

Another way the society is helping out those affected

by COVID-19 is giving away free Domino’s cheese pizza to anyone affected. They have given away over 130 pizzas as of April 27, according to their website.

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NEWBURGH RESIDENTS ‘BOMB’ DOWNTOWN

PHOTOS BY: STEVE GEIS

The Newburgh riverfront downtown received a splash of color recently when several residents yarn bombed the trees and benches.

Several residents carefully knitted and crocheted measured patterns and attached the pieces around the trees and benches for a rainbow of yarn. Newburgh resident Lesley Nelson said she originally thought of the idea as a way to cheer up friends, but decided to take things a step further as a community project.

Nelson said she worked on projects previously including a mural in the kitten adoption room at Warrick Humane Society. She said she loved the experience and was surprised to be met with approval when reaching out to the Newburgh Farmer’s Market.

“To my surprise, they immediately agreed and were very welcoming and open to creative freedom. So I decided to roll with the rainbow inspirations I’d seen in so many windows downtown,” she said.

Nelson said she went about gathering a team and brought together Penny Kroeger, Karin VanWey and Heather Moore to help her with the project. She said there were some funny looks while measuring the trees and benches, but they decided on an area and designed their own contributions that were incorporated together on installation day.

“We originally wanted to install in less than two weeks but it was more like a month,” she said. “If I get the chance to do this again I would definitely allow more time to create!

Lots of 2 a.m. nights falling asleep on my knitting to make it happen!”

“Now, more than ever, we need hope,” she said.

“Between tornado damage and isolation, don’t you think we all just need to see rainbows and believe we’ll all be ok?”

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With hopes of being Back on Track by July 4 we will transition into summer with restrictions and caution. Make this pandemic summer one for the books by tapping into the gardening world, staying safe and supporting our local businesses.

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GROW IT LOCALLY ONLY A FEW BASIC ELEMENTS ARE NEEDED TO START YOUR GARDEN WRITERS: WHITNEY MCGREW AND HOLLY MCCUTCHAN Warrick County Soil and Water Conservation District

PHOTOS COURTESY OF: WARRICK COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Summer is here in southern Indiana and what better way to kick off the season than with a home garden? The idea of gardening can be overwhelming for most people, especially first timers. We wanted to share some of our tried and true tips and tricks for ensuring you have a successful garden packed full of delicious produce.

First things first, you will need to select the perfect spot to setup your garden.

This can look drastically different depending on your housing situation and available space, some may want a more traditional large garden if they have ample room. Others may live in an apartment or neighborhood and opt for a container or patio garden. No matter the size of your yard, patio or balcony there is always room to squeeze in some fresh veggies! If you are doing a garden without the use of raised beds or containers make sure you select a spot away from an areas that may introduce containments to your vegetables. Examples include septic systems, wells, and even walnut trees. If you live in a neighborhood it’s a good idea to check into your local ordinances to make sure you stay in compliance as well.

There are a few basic elements required no matter what your gardening space looks like. The most important is sunlight. You are going to need to place your garden or pots in an area that gets at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day in order for your plants to thrive. Secondly, you will need fertile soil. If you are using pots or containers to grow your produce, you can easily purchase a quality potting soil at your local home and garden center. If you are doing a traditional garden it is a good idea to get your soil tested and check out the nutrient levels. This is an important step to make sure you select the right fertilizer and that your soil has all the nutrients required to ensure healthy plants. Lastly is water! If doing a larger garden you can setup sprinklers and if using containers there are lots of irrigation options. Regardless of your method of choice, your vegetables are going to need lots of water to handle the southern Indiana heat.

After you have selected the perfect site, you can begin mapping out your garden.

The best advice anyone ever gave me was to START SMALL!

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fast facts

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disruption In this unprecedented time of COVID-19 and food industry supply chain disruptions local food access has been shoved to the front of many consumers’ minds. Many homeowners are looking at growing their own food for then first time in several years. Yet where do you turn to for help and guidance?

Look to your local Purdue Extension office. Each Purdue Extension office offers research based, unbiased information to help you on a variety of topics. By offices are backed by industry specialists, university research, and a peer network across the United States.

By visiting Purdue Extension online at extension.purdue. edu, you can find free publications on gardening and horticulture including guides on preparing a garden, growing vegetables, pest management, harvesting, preparation, storage and even recipes.

In addition, download Purdue’s Plant Doctor apps for Apple iOS and Android. The apps seek to help people improve health and appearance of their plants by offering critical information where and when it is needed.

For information and a list of available apps, visit www. purdueplantdoctor.com.

For more information contact Purdue Extension-Warrick County Amanda Mosiman Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources 107 W Locust Street Suite 111 Boonville, IN 47601 bailey1@purdue.edu 812-897-6100

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It is easy to get excited and plant much more than you can realistically care for or even eat. In order for your first year of gardening to be a success it works best to start small, select a few vegetables you know you will enjoy eating (5 is a good number) and will be able to take care of as you learn the ropes. Another tip is to plant things that are expensive at the grocery store. For example potatoes are relatively cheap, however things like tomatoes and blueberries cost a little more so it makes more sense to grow things that will cost more to purchase. Once you have chosen the crops you would like to grow this season, you can start seeds indoors (late winter early spring) or wait until the weather warms up and purchase starts or seeds from your local garden store and plant directly into your garden. We recommend planting at least one cold hardy crop like carrots or spinach, this will extend your growing season beyond just the summer, and at least one perennial like strawberries or blueberries that will keep producing year after year. The rest you can mix and match but just make sure it will grow well in your grow zone!

Once your garden is established, there is a bit of maintenance involved, the amount of work required depends on the plants you chose and the size of your garden. The bulk of the work is weeding, especially in a large traditional garden, you can however skip most of the weeding by doing container or patio gardens. Otherwise you can use things like newspaper, straw, black plastic and cover crops to help with weed suppression. You will also have to keep an eye out for pests. Purdue Extension is a fantastic resource on identifying garden pest and treatment options. There are lots of natural options for combatting pests like marigolds around your tomatoes for instance, however if you choose to use a pesticide make to use one that is targeted for your specific pest. If you come in guns blazing and wipe out all the insects trying to kill one species you will do more harm than good. There are lots of beneficial insects that will help pollinate your crops and if you wipe them out in the process you are only hurting the success of your garden.

If you are interested in starting a garden but are just not sure where to begin, contact our office and we can do a site visit and help formulate a plan to get started! We also have grant funds through Clean Water Indiana and the ALCOA foundation to provide free soil samples and much more. For more information, email whitney. mcgrew@in.nacdnet.net or call 812-897-2840 ext.3.

TIME TO START GROWING COMMON CROPS AND THE BEST TIME TO BEGIN GROWING THEM

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MULCHING Mulching benefits a landscape in myriad ways, especially when homeowners avoid common mistakes WRITER: CONTRIBUTED

NOT ENOUGH MULCH Mulch is ineffective when spread too thin. The Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech and Virginia State University recommends applying mulch no less than two inches in depth. Anything less than that will prove ineffective at preventing weed growth and helping the soil retain moisture, and that means you will need to water more often.

POORLY LOCATED MULCH Mulch should not be placed too close to plant stems or tree trunks. When it is, tissue is so wet that it makes for a perfect environment for disease and insect infestation.

FAILING TO MULCH TO THE DRIP LINE The drip line of a tree refers to the outermost circumference of the tree’s canopy from which water drips onto the ground. The VCE recommends mulching to the drip line of a plant or tree, which ensures the plant or tree will get the most out of the mulch.

Mulching to the drip line also minimizes competition from the grass, leading to stronger plants and trees.

FAILING TO WEED BEFORE MULCHING Weeds should be removed prior to mulching. If they’re not, the mulch can provide the same growing environment for weeds that you’re trying to create for your plants and trees.

S E K A T S I M

Landscape features vary significantly from house to house. Some homeowners may prefer water features on their properties, while others focus on flowers that would be the envy of a botanical garden. Regardless of those preferences, lawn and garden enthusiasts who want to make their properties as idyllic as possible may eventually look to mulch to help them accomplish that goal.

Mulch helps soil retain moisture, which promotes strong, healthy flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs. And because soil beneath mulch retains more moisture than soil that’s not protected by mulch, homeowners won’t have to spend as much time watering mulched landscapes. That saves time and conserves water, which can be a big benefit in areas prone to drought and/or especially hot summers. Mulch also helps to suppress weed growth, which can ensure all that hard work needed to create an eye-catching garden won’t be compromised by the presence of unsightly, thirsty weeds.

Mulching seems like a simple task, and it can be. But that does not mean homeowners cannot make mistakes when mulching. The following are some common mulching mistakes to avoid as lawn and garden season hits full swing.

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A relaxing day outdoors soaking up some of the sun’s rays is how many people prefer to spend their free time when the weather allows. While the very vision of a warm summer afternoon

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPF FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

BROAD SPECTRUM: The words “broad spectrum” means that the sunscreen

spent outdoors can invoke positive feelings, it’s

can protect your skin from both types of

important that people take protective measures

the UVB rays (burning).

before going outside and continue to do so while

harmful UV rays — UVA rays (aging) and

SPF 30 OR HIGHER: The American

they’re out there. According to the American

Academy of Dermatology recommends

Cancer Society, most skin cancers are the result

rating of 30 or higher. It is also important

that you select a sunscreen with an SPF

of exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunlight. UV rays

to remember that high-number SPFs last

are a type of radiation that do not have enough

SPFs. A high-number SPF does not allow

energy to penetrate deeply into the body. As a

without reapplication. Sunscreens

result, they primarily affect the skin. Overexposure to these rays can lead to skin cancer.

the same amount of time as low-number you to spend additional time outdoors should be reapplied approximately every two hours when outdoors, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating, according to the directions on the bottle.

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also recommend that you look for the

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scientific, but the shadow test is a

words “water resistant.” This tells you

before leaving the house

simple way for anyone to gauge

that the sunscreen will stay on wet or

and reapplying often

how strong UV rays from the sun are

sweaty skin for a while before you need

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to reapply. Water resistance lasts either

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is applied correctly,

than you, that means the sun’s rays

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of UVB ray exposure for

determine how strong the sun’s rays

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she spends in the sun.

cautious if necessary.

are going to be water resistant and

safety

baby/sensitive skin sunscreens are like to contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as they are less likely to irritate skin. If a sunscreen label says it contains insect repellent, the AAD recommends looking for another sunscreen.

NO sunscreen is able to block 100 percent of the sun’s UVB rays.

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water safety Pools make some backyards the places to be in late spring and throughout summer. Lazy summer afternoons are a lot more enjoyable when they’re spent in or alongside a pool, and kids tend to say “I’m bored” with considerably less frequency when a pool is within arm’s reach. Pools are certainly fun, but they’re only as fun as they are safe. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas. While those figures represented a 9 percent decline from the year prior, 148 deaths is still 148 lives lost too early. Homeowners can employ various preventive measures to reduce the risk of pool-related accidents on their properties.

INSPECT GATES AROUND YOUR POOL: The International Code Council®, a member-focused association dedicated to the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable, and resilient structures, advises homeowners to inspect all pedestrian gates in the barrier fences around their pools. Such gates should be self-closing and self-latching, as both features ensure gates are always closed. In addition, the ICC recommends padlocking other gates around the property.

REMOVE OBJECTS AROUND PEDESTRIAN GATES: Kids can climb up on chairs, tables, large toys, and other objects left around pool gates to gain access to pools even when their parents aren’t looking or even home. Such items should be removed.

INSTALL A POOL ALARM: Pool alarms can alert homeowners to accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The ICC recommends installing such alarms while noting that they should not be considered a substitute for barrier fences or safety covers.

INSTALL AUTOMATIC OR MANUALLY OPERATED POOL COVERS: Pool covers can effectively prevent access to pools, spas or hot tubs. At the end of each pool session, cover the pool, even during the height of summer when pools are used daily. The minor task of covering the pool is worth the considerably lower risk of accident or injury if pools remain uncovered.

THE APPEAL OF STAND-UP PADDLING Recreational activities entice people to embrace the great outdoors, particularly in summer. Stand-up paddling is one such activity that has become more popular in recent years. Recent research from the Physical Activity Council, a collective effort on the part of eight leading trade associations in sports, fitness and recreation, found that 3.5 million Americans participate in stand-up paddling. Participation in the sport is split up almost 50-50 by gender (51 percent female, 49 percent male).

In addition to serving as a relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of nature, stand-up paddling gets some of its appeal from its relative ease of participating. Would-be paddlers who are curious about the availability of places to paddle should know that more than half of all stand-up paddlers travel less than 10 miles to paddle, proving that just about any body of water provides an opportunity to engage in this activity. People interested in stand-up paddling, but unwilling to make any significant financial commitment before trying it out should know that 42 percent of people who do not own paddleboards rent them from local businesses such as on-site rental providers at boathouses or marinas and independent outdoor specialty stores. That makes stand-up paddling among the more accessible activities for people looking to enjoy the great outdoors this summer and beyond.

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tick safety When the weather warms, yards beckon, hiking trails look even more inviting and even a patch of grass can be a welcoming respite. Lots of fun can be had outside, but caution is needed. While this time of year is prime for outdoor frolicking, it’s also a time when tick populations explode.

Ticks are small crawling bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The creature subsists on meals of blood from a host animal.

Disease-spreading ticks can be extremely hard to detect because of their diminutive size, especially when they are in the larva or nymph stages. Therefore, preventing tick bites remains the single-best way to stay ahead of Lyme disease and other illnesses.

THE BASICS OF LYME DISEASE Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of people across the globe. The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States, and the northeastern portion of the country in particular, is understandable.

Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, but the 2017 U.S. Geological Survey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast, mid-Atlantic or northern midwest regions. In spite of that, no one is immune to Lyme disease, regardless of where they live. The World Health Organization notes that, in addition to the United States, there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in forested areas of Asian and in northwestern, central and eastern Europe, proving that Lyme disease is a global issue. With that in mind, it behooves everyone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting it.

WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? According to Lymedisease.org, an online resource that supports science-based advocacy, Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease can affect any organ of the body, and it is often misdiagnosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases. Lyme disease may be misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and even psychiatric illnesses like depression.

Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underlying infection.

HOW DO I GET LYME DISEASE? The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick. Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small, typically the size of a poppy seed, according to Lymedisease.org. The bites are painless and, when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks, that increases the likelihood that people will not even realize they’ve been bitten. Ticks can stay attached to the body for several days, feeding all the while.

Lymedisease.org notes that the longer the tick stays attached, the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the person it’s attached to.

HOW CAN I SAFEGUARD MYSELF AGAINST LYME DISEASE? The Global Lyme Alliance, which funds research aimed at preventing, diagnosing and treating tick-borne illnesses, notes that practicing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease. Through its “Be Tick AWARE” campaign, the GLA urges people to follow these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease: • Avoid high tick traffic areas, like tall grass and leaf piles.

• Wear proper clothing, including long pants, sleeves and socks. Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals, even when grass has been cut short.

• Apply tick repellant approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Remove clothing upon entering your home, tossing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks. Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks.

• Examine yourself for ticks every day.

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PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Lyme disease is a potentially dangerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Tens of thousands of people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. But Lyme disease also affects animals, including popular house pets like dogs. Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious illness in some dogs. Dogs with Lyme disease may exhibit various symptoms. These include loss of appetite, fever, joint swelling, decreased activity, and lameness. Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems. That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected.

• Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog.

These can include repellant collars, topical treatments and ingestible medications.

• Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick populations. Recommendations also may be based on your pet’s lifestyle and overall health, among other factors.

• Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks. Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks, as is removing leaf litter.

• Keep a clean home and landscape. Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks.

Securing trash cans, picking up food scraps, removing hiding spots and potential dens, and other strategies can keep these carriers away.

• Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside. Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin. Don’t forget to look in the ears.

• When possible, avoid areas where ticks may be found, such as tall grasses, wooded areas and marshes. Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas.

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make the most of your

STAYCATION Staycations have grown in popularity in recent years. A 2018 poll from YouGov Omnibus found that 53 percent of the more than 100,000 participants had taken a staycation at some point, proving that forgoing traditional vacations for relaxing respites in the comfort of home is a wildly popular trend. While they might not be as exotic as venturing off to parts unknown, staycations need not be limited to days spent lounging by the backyard pool or laying out on the living room couch. Families planning staycations can make these relaxing respites at home more enjoyable by incorporating a few unusual activities throughout the week.

SPA EXPERIENCE: Who doesn’t like the chance to engage in a little pampering when staying in a fancy hotel? That same luxury can be enjoyed during a staycation by booking an appointment at a local spa that offers all the amenities, including a sauna, steam room, beauty treatments, and, of course, massage services.

A DAY ON THE LINKS: The opportunity to test one’s mettle on a new course in an idyllic setting is one golf lovers simply cannot pass up while vacationing. A similar challenge can be found when staying at home. Do a little homework to find the most challenging course within driving distance of your home and then book a tee time, treating yourself even further by indulging in a good meal in the clubhouse once your 18 holes are up.

THE WONDERS OF NATURE: Professional and personal lives can make it hard to enjoy the great outdoors, even when it’s steps from your front door. During a staycation, commit to exploring by hitting the trails to hike or mountain bike or renting a boat or kayak and taking to the water.

CITY LIFE: Just because you aren’t traveling far away doesn’t mean you cannot still get out of town for a day. Plan a day trip to another city within driving distance of your home. See the sights, take note of visit-worthy spots and order takeout from one of their local spots.

“GO” CAMPING: Parents of young children can make a staycation more special by spending a night camping in the backyard. Leave your devices indoors as you sit around the firepit telling stories and making some delicious s’mores. Then set up the tents and sleep under the stars for a memorable night in the “wild.”

RAINY DAY: If the weather is not cooperating during your staycation, create a backup plan to add a little life to rainy days. Plan a daylong film festival in which each member of the family gets to choose a movie everyone can watch together. Make sure you have plenty of popcorn on hand and order in a few pizzas so everyone can focus on the films. SEE MORE RAINY DAY IDEAS ON PAGE 26

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HOW TO PUT UP A DOME TENT LAY OUT YOUR TENT: First, find the bottom of your tent and lay it on top of the tarp, positioning it in the right direction.

CONNECT THE TENT POLES: Depending on what type of tent you have, your tent poles may be held together with bungee ropes, or you may need to connect the pieces yourself according to their numbers.

Some tents, such as pop-up tents, may not require tent poles at all.

Once you’ve connected the poles, lay them across the flat tent.

INSERT THE TENT POLES: Next, insert the tent poles into the sleeves or clips on the tent. For dome tents, the tent poles typically form an X across the top of the tent. Insert the end of the pole into an eyelet at each corner of the tent, and proceed to attach the poles to plastic clips on the top of the tent or slide the poles through small flaps on top of the tent. Consult your tent’s instruction manual to make sure you are inserting the poles the correct way.

RAISE THE TENT: Raising a tent often requires coordination, and it’s helpful to have a partner aid you in lifting the tent off the ground. Once you’ve fit your poles into the connection spots, they will probably bend and raise the tent on their own. Fit the bottoms of the poles into a small sleeve or clip at their connection points.

REPOSITION AS NECESSARY: Once the tent is standing, it may be necessary to adjust its position before staking it down or attaching the guylines. Make sure the doors and any windows face the direction you intended, and that the tent is centered over the tarp.

STAKE IT DOWN: Take the tent stakes and secure each corner of the tent to the ground. Insert each stake through a loop at the corner of the tent at a 45-degree angle, angled away from the tent — this will help the tent remain secure. If you’re staking your tent over turf, you can probably insert the stakes using just the force of your hands. However, on hard or rocky terrain, you might have to use a hammer or a blunt object to push them into the ground. Some tent stakes bend easily, so take care not to bend them.

SECURE: Attach any additional securing agents, such as the rainfly and guylines. Some tents come with an extra guard against rain called a rainfly. For some tents, you can clip the rainfly directly to the tent, PHOTOS BY: MICHELE VOWELL

while for others you need to tie them above the tent. Some tents come with guylines to provide extra stability in storms and high winds. Often, guyline attachments are on your tent’s rainfly cover — to tie the guylines, you might need to pull on the rainfly. Attach guylines to guyout points, which are sturdy loops located roughly halfway up the tent wall. For maximum stability, attach guylines to points uniformly surrounding the tent, such as nearby trees, logs or rocks or stake them into the ground.

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Tour de

TAKE A WORLD CUISINE DINING TOUR CLOSE TO HOME

NEWBURGH Dining out is a key component of vacations and travel. Staycations also can incorporate a tour of culinary delights without having to stray far from home.

Staycations can be per fect ways to rest and recharge without having to travel far from home.

Staycations tend to be affordable ways to spend time together for those who perhaps do not have the budget to travel domestically or internationally, or those who simply prefer the convenience of remaining nearby.

A break from meal planning and preparation is part of the allure of traditional vacations. But just because

you’re choosing a staycation does not mean that you need to forgo the respite from cooking nightly meals.

In fact, staycations can be ideal times to explore the various dining opportunities Newburgh has to offer — even providing a way to “tour the world” through global cuisine. Newburgh boasts various types of restaurants offering a wide array of foods from countries around the world. The following are tips for maximizing your staycation dining experience.

UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY

USE THEIR EXPERTISE

Let technology work for you when looking for

Ask the chef or restaurant staff to make their

restaurants. While a simple Google search will yield

recommendations on what you should try for

plenty of results, the app FourSquare can narrow

authentic dishes. Many restaurants are anxious to

down options to restaurants touted by foodies who

share information and put together a tasting menu,

prefer local businesses rather than chain restaurants.

even if it isn’t on the main menu.

PLOT YOUR MAP

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

Make a list of the types of cuisines you want to

An added benefit of this hometown global

sample based on regions of the world and match

cuisine tour is that you will be keeping money in

them to nearby recommended restaurants. Your

the community by supporting local businesses.

culinary tour can be narrowed down to a specific

Encourage others to do their own restaurant tours by

geographical region, such as Italy, or broadened

recommending certain establishments and sharing

depending on the restaurants in the area.

positive experiences on social media.

Newburgh

LEARN ABOUT THE CULTURE

REALLY! TAKE ME!

Do a little research into what comprises the menu of certain cultures so that you can select truly traditional dishes rather than Americanized versions. This brief history lesson also may offer insight into particular traditions behind food preparation methods.

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EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES

For me, making homemade popsicles is the most fun I’ve had with the quintessential summer treat since chasing after ice cream trucks as a kid. It’s a great activity for the kids and is easy to personalize. An easy way to make homemade popsicles is to use plastic cups or ice cube trays. If using plastic cups, a trick is to use a plastic spoon as a popsicle stick for handy use when the treat

My favorite homemade popsicles You will need a blender for the strawberries INGREDIENTS • 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) • 2 cups of sugar • 1 1/2 cup lemon juice • Two orange drink packets (each makes two quarts) • 1 TBSP strawberry extract • 1 TBSP vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix strawberries and sugar in a large bowl. Let set for 30 minutes, then blend.

2. Add strawberry mixture, lemon juice, drink packet contents into a 1 gallon pitcher and stir until dissolved.

melts. Here is my current favorite popsicle recipe for a great treat

3. Add the strawberry and vanilla extract and fill the rest of the pitcher with water. Stir.

that can be made with whatever is readily available in the kitchen.

4. Fill popsicle containers and freeze overnight.

Lemon Bars INGREDIENTS For the crust: • 3/4 cup flour • 3/4 cup ground walnuts • 1/3 cup powdered sugar • 1 TBSP cornstarch • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/3 cup walnut oil For the filling: • 3 eggs • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 TBSP lemon juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 1/2 cup flour • Powdered sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare pan by spraying with cooking oil and lining with parchment paper.

These lemon bars are a summer staple with a nutty twist.

The ground walnut and walnut oil crust is an enhancement rather than simply a dairy replacement. You can always substitute with other nuts or even coconut in the place of walnuts. Just make sure the oil matches your choice. To easily remove after baking, spray your 8 in. X 8 in. baking pan with cooking oil and line with parchment paper, leaving enough to hang over the edge of the pan on two sides. Shake on powdered sugar at the time of serving. The powdered sugar will be absorbed after 15 minutes.

2. For the crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nuts, powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt.

Drizzle in the oil then stir with a fork until mixture is fully moistened. Transfer to the pan and press evenly across the bottom to form a crust. Bake for 15 minutes until light golden brown.

3. For the filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour in a large mixing bowl. Once the crust is out of the oven, pour the filling over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes.

4. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

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PUSH TO BE

PRODUCTIVE WRITER: MAEGAN SAALWAECHTER

We’ve all heard it “when Shakespeare was quarantined he wrote King Lear.” Let’s not compare our productivity or lack thereof to someone else. I’m certain Shakespeare was not in Zoom meetings or downloading Babble to learn 5 new languages. We each have work and household tasks, responsibilities and duties to perform and it’s completely okay if you lack energy or motivation some days. Not everyone will renovate their house or write an 168-page book, but if you’re looking to find something to add to your list to feel productive you can try one of these.

WATCH THAT MOVIE/TV SHOW: Binge watching may not sound productive to some, but it’s great to catch up on a series or movie so people don’t spoil it for you.

JOURNAL: Jot down your emotions, frustrations or what life is like during the pandemic. It may not be on everyone’s to-do list, but you’ll feel relief to get it off your chest.

CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK DRAWERS: This daunting task is one we all ignore as long as possible. Make it a goal to clean out at least one of them. Who knows, that may encourage you to keep going.

CREATE A BUCKET LIST: Nothing better than daydreaming. Don’t think of it as a long list of things unaccomplished, but rather a list of things you will.

CLEAN YOUR SHOWER: We have to do it anyway, spray it down and come back later to scrub or try again tomorrow if you forgot about it.

MANAGE YOUR STORAGE: Delete those unneeded screenshots and photos on your phone (contacts, too) BUY YOURSELF SOMETHING: Bring a little sunshine to your doorstep by ordering something small or large for yourself.

ORDER A PASSWORD NOTEBOOK: Writing your passwords in your phone isn’t entirely brilliant, writing them down isn’t either, but no one enjoys resetting passwords. Amazon has a ton of password tracker notebooks worth ordering.

CLEAN ELECTRONICS: Now is the time to sanitize and not just for the coronavirus. Dust and day-to-day germs can do a number on your health. Freshen up those areas that we typically overlook when cleaning.

ORGANIZE YOUR PINTEREST BOARDS: Enough said.

PRIORITIZE ONE THING ON YOUR TO-DO LIST: While you may not feel productive, if you force yourself to get one thing done you will have far more satisfaction than doing nothing at all.

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rainy days As if we weren’t already completely over being cooped up. Spring transitions into summer and stormy weather soon follows. If you haven’t tried these activities during quarantine make sure you save them up your sleeve for a rainy day.

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EXERCISE: Sitting in the house all day is enough to make you

COOKING: There are kid-friendly tasks and recipes in the kitchen.

stir-crazy. Get the ants out of the kids’ pants by getting them up

Allow your child to:

and moving without destroying the house too terribly bad.

• pour dry and liquid ingredients into a bowl

• Include the kids in yoga

• rinse fruits or vegetables

• Play Wii Fit

• tear greens into pieces

• Jump on the bed

• brush on oil or butter

• Hallway bowling/soccer IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Build language, social, emotional skills by GAMES: Rain or shine you can never go wrong with games. These

taking turns, sharing responsibility, and creatively problem-solving.

will teach taking turns and friendly competition.

• teacher

• Board games

• grocery/ice cream shop

• Simon Says

• big sister/brother (taking care of a baby) - children watch and

• Follow the Leader

learn. If your young child has a new sibling on the way this would

• Balloons (no game, just blow them up)

be the perfect chance to show them how to handle a baby. Use a

• Ispy

baby doll and show them how to carefully pick up the baby, touch

• Puzzles

the baby’s arm or feet, and how mommy and daddy will take care

• Red light, green light

of the baby.

• Card games like Go Fish, Uno, Slapjack

• blanket forts

AT HOME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS: Kids have curious

CRAFTS

minds. Get their minds moving too, by trying out these science

• write letters - receiving snail mail that isn’t bills or junk is still

experiments with common household products.

heart warming and exciting

• Make a lava lamp by pouring vegetable oil into water, add in

• straw rockets - much cleaner than spit wads and similar to

food coloring and then drop an alka-seltzer tablet to make the

shooting off straw wrappers but all without landing in a strangers

blob of oil move.

food. Create half a “straw wrapper” with notebook paper, tape it

• Use lemon juice to make invisible ink. Hold it up to a heat

up and there you have a straw rocket.

source to reveal the writing.

• paper plate crafts - paper plates are just sturdy enough to use

• Homemade ice cream in a bag: Put ice, salt, cream and sugar.

for all types of crafts such as masks, pizzas, UFOs, dream catchers,

Shake vigorously until it’s the right consistency.

crowns, ring toss .. the possibilities are endless.

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The Pandemic Parent Part 2

PANDEMIC PARENT part 2 WRITER: MAEGAN SAALWAECHTER

The time was 10 p.m. and I was taking my long-awaited bath. The kids were all in bed and I could hear my speaker playing their soothing, acoustic songs through the door.

Peace and quiet for the first time in 15 hours. Until out of the corner of my eye I see the bathroom door slowly swing open.

The oldest boy glides in with his chin tucked to his chest and his long, blonde hair sweeping across his eyelids. He hands me a paper and says “sissy made me this.” It’s a note on one side and a picture on the other. He’s 5 and can only read small words. A puzzled look flashed across my face as I took the note. I read it silently to myself and looked at him. His soft grin let me know that his sissy had already read it to him. He took the letter back without a peep and went off to his room.

I couldn’t be mad that they were up well beyond their bedtime because I know that moment is one that my 8 year old daughter will always remember.

The novel coronavirus has disrupted our lives. No school, no friends and no place to go. My kids had their spring pictures taken only to never return to pass them out. Soccer

season began with empty fields. They’ve been sheltering in place while mommy gets to leave for the grocery store. It’s confusing and unfair in their eyes.

My mother and I had discussed earlier in the day how they don’t understand what’s going on. What they do know is they’re not allowed to go anywhere or play with the neighbor kids. They know mommy is finally home with them, but she’s frustrated, stressed and confined to her work computer.

My mom was right, they don’t understand, but they feel the impact.

My daughter nailed it when she said “times are hard.”

Yeah, these times are tough socially, physically, mentally and economically. This isn’t a fun extended summer break for these kids. Nothing about our day-to-day routines now are normal. Social isolation isn’t comfortable. They didn’t teach us global pandemic life skills in school. So while we navigate this uncharted territory let’s take time to dive into our children’s feelings. Most of the world is still paused, so we as parents need to be as well. They are not okay.

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