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Mid-summer is when I typically begin re-evaluating my goals. I think of this time as a second-chance at a New Year’s resolution because let’s keep this real — many of us left those ideas in February with our winter blues.

I’ve been practicing yoga for over five years now. I picked up the practice my first year of college, and like many yogis, used the deep-breathing movement exercises as a way to relax either in the morning or after a long stressful day. While I love a good excuse to wind-down, I became very curious of ways I could challenge myself in the practice, which is when I discovered acroyoga- yes, it reads exactly how it sounds. The trick to finding success in acroyoga is truly in having a healthy body and a strong core foundation. I consider myself a person who lives a healthy lifestyle, but in any given busy day, my struggle is always making sure I’m eating enough sustenance. So this year, my goal has been to balance meals, build my core and work on new poses in hopes that I will soon be ready. Meal planning for the week is a great way to insure that you are consuming enough of the right foods and the concept can be creative, fun and even low budget.

In this July edition, readers will find a “Back to School Guide” tips for both parents and students, including advice from local nutritionist Susannah Dickman as she breaks down what meal planning is and easy ideas for your next grocery list. Readers will also find sleep advice, lists of must-have essentials and more.

Writer Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt highlights a quilting club, wellknown resident, Randy Wheeler’s new business and shares tales from the iconic Laurel Canyon in this month’s column. Wyatt Squires takes ingredients to the grill for a special summer recipe for the whole family to try.

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July 2019

2 STITCHING A MEMORY How local women are quilting for veterans

10 SUMMER LEARNING LOSS

4 END OF SUMMER

11 PACK ‘N GO

Have a final summer hoorah with this bucketlist

6 COOK IT Wyatt Squires offers a must-try recipe for the grill this summer 9 SLEEP SOLUTIONS What you need to know to be well-rested for school

Check out these tips and apps to keep your brain going

Nutritionist Susannah Dickman outlines healthy meal planning 16 COLLEGE 101 What’s on your list for going back to college, dorm essentials?

20 A HAPPY PLACE Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt shares tales from the infamous Los Angeles spot July 2019 NEWBURGH MAGAZINE 1

Stitching a memory HOW LOCAL WOMEN ARE SHOWING APPRECIATION TO VETERANS

PHOTOS: LISA POLK

WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM-ENGELHARDT

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A group of local women are using thread as a symbol to thank those who ser ve. They meet at Kapperman Post American Legion hall in Newburgh to create quilts.

“I am a quilter and know how quilts are always treasured and felt we could do this for our veterans to show our appreciation for their ser vice,” said Juanita Lindsey, who has been acting chairman of the local quilters club for more than 10 years. “My husband is a Vietnam veteran and I know his stories.

I know they were not accepted when they returned.”

Lindsey said he struggled to find a job and many looked down on him because of his service in a heightened political time.

“He saw protestors of this war,” said Lindsey, who has been a member of the auxiliary since 2006. “He was a 20-yearold male who felt he was doing the right thing for his country by fighting in Vietnam. A quilt is just a small token to give to show appreciation to these men.”

She said the last men who came home from World War II did not get a ticker tape parade and the Korean War is known as the forgotten war.

“The Vietnam veterans were welcomed with rotten eggs, vegetables and chants of ‘baby killers,’’’ Lindsey said.

“All of our warriors put their lives on the line in these overseas wars.”

She noted that many faced horrible events that they do not discuss and still suffer nightmares from their memories.

“We feel an urgency in the making of these quilts as these veterans are getting older and we would like them to receive a quilt and feel the love in these quilts before they pass,” Lindsey said. “Approximately 10 years ago we raffled a quilt that I had which was our starter money to buy the fabric, thread

and needed items. Many of our quilters donated fabric and items along with their time. We requested old jeans from the community and from our local post.”

They chose jeans because they represent the worn and tattered veteran when they came home.

“We also used the red, navy and light blue flannel along with patriotic fabric,” Lindsey said. “This fabric is all cut into 8 ½ squares and sewn together. In the corner of the quilt we have sewn: ‘This quilt is presented to you in honor of your courageous services for our country and its freedom. This is our labor of love for you from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44, Newburgh, Indiana.’ We also have an embroidered flag sewed on the same corner. The size of the quilts are approximately the same size as the Army blanket.”

She said as many as 14 women, most of them retired, have worked on the quilts.

“We have had a few out with illness, including myself, but all have the dedication and passion to be back in here doing their best to sew and make another quilt so another veteran can feel appreciated,” Lindsey said. “Besides sewing on our honor quilts at the legion on Tuesdays, several of these women make quilts, wheelchair lap quilts and other items at home that are given to veterans in Newburgh nursing homes. The American Legion has a nursing home in Indiana that we also support. They also make quilts and various items that we sell to give us the money needed to buy the patriotic fabric and other items for our honor quilts.”

At Christmas time, these women make stockings that they fill with hand cream, lip balm and a candy cane.

“We take these to Newburgh nursing homes and ask that they put these on the breakfast tray on Christmas morning for our veterans,” Lindsey said. “In the past we have bought $500 worth of underwear and socks to be given by the Vet Center. We also have some who crochet.”

Their motto: “Sewing for Veterans.”

The Newburgh legion has a list of all of its members who are categorized by which war they served. There are approximately 600 names on the Vietnam list.

“Barb Flowers, one of our original quilters, sends a letter requesting the veteran to appear at the legion meeting to receive his quilt,” Lindsey said. “They are chosen by random according to the list. Those who have come to receive their quilts have all expressed deep appreciation for honoring them as an individual. Many of them break down and are tearful.”

Lindsey, the chairman, is joined in the quilters club by Cathy Feldbusch, Flowers, Rhonda Hurt, Carol Elmer, Maydell Frank, Ruth Edgerton, Cheri Gish, Judy Rigsby, Marion Johnson, Nancy Zimmerman, Jenny Baker and Carolyn Sasse.

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OUTDOORS Rent kayaks or canoes Go for a bike ride Stargaze

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WYATT’S LATIN SALMON AND PASTA SALAD To me, summer turns dinner parties into cookouts. And who doesn’t like a good hamburger or brat straight from the grill.

But sometimes you need something different. Then, a couple years ago I burnt myself on grilled chicken too. So where do I go from there?

I decided to breach into the world of grilled salmon. It sounds extra and complicated, but I promise you it’s just as easy, if not easier, as what you’re already grilling.

The biggest thing to remember when cooking this salmon recipe is that the salmon and veggies cook really fast once they hit the grill. Don’t sit these on the grill and walk away to mix a drink. They will be burnt before you come back out. I burnt mine the first time.

I ser ved mine with grilled asparagus and grilled sliced sweet potatoes. They can

be seasoned in a variety of ways, but the critical part is to remember to oil them and they cook quick as well.

I am also adding a recipe for what is officially my new favorite pasta salad. I love pasta salad. It was always a staple at my family cookouts, but always the kind in a tupperware you buy at the grocery store.

This is a refreshing pasta salad that works perfectly with the flavors in the salmon.

The important thing to remember is that this pasta salad has a lot of ingredients, so it’s not a bad idea to make it advance.

However, if you are going to make it in advance, leave out the cilantro until you’re ready to serve it. Cilantro is tricky because it is such a strong flavor that soaks in over time. Especially if you plan on using freshly chopped cilantro, add that in the day of your cookout.

ORZO, SHRIMP AND BLACK BEAN SALAD 2 cups orzo pasta ½ lb shimp 1 clove minced garlic 2 cups corn 1 can black beans ¼ cup diced red onion Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to a boil. Add pasta to water and cook until al dente (if your box doesn’t come with directions, cook for two minutes less than box directs).

Drain and rinse under cool water, shaking off the excess. Transfer to your large bowl (the bowl you will mix and serve in) and set aside.

Make sure you stir the pasta occasionally to prevent from clumping. Another trick is to prepare everything else including chopping the avocado, onion and cilantro so they are ready to mix in.

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1 diced avocado ½ cup crumbled queso fresca 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder ½ cup lemon (or lime) juice ¼ cup cilantro Toss your shrimp on a baking sheet with one tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic and salt and paprika to taste. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer with no clumping to allow them to cook properly. Grill the shrimp, turning once, until just cooked through for only two to three minutes.

Add your shrimp, corn, black beans (drained if using canned), red onion, avocado and crumbled queso fresca.

Mix in spices. Add cilantro when ready.

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2 lbs salmon (cut into fillets) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp corriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp chili powder (or cayenne pepper/chipotle powder) Prepare the grill and heat to high heat.

Cover the salmon liberally with the olive oil making sure each side is covered in the oil. Mix all the seasonings together in a bowl. Cover each side in the seasonings.

Using tongs and paper towel, grease the grill with olive or vegetable oil to prevent from sticking. Place the salmon on the grill and cook with the lid off.

Flip to prevent charring. Cook for five minutes.

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K C BtoA L O O H SC & QA

with Lorie Hessler at Deaconess Sleep Center

Sleeping solutions School is starting up again soon, which means it’s time to fight kiddos to go to bed earlier, while also dealing with personal sleep battles and juggling being a full-time professional and parent. But have no fear, as Dr. Lorie Hessler, nurse practitioner at the Deaconess Sleep Center, located at 350 W. Columbia in Evansville, has advice about how you and your children can get a better night’s sleep while your kids are in the busy grind of school.

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Q: What kind of services do you provide at the Deaconess Sleep Center?

A: We provide children three and up sleep studies. We have a campus here and all of our sleep studies are done on the east side, where our lab is, which is located at 7303 E. Columbia St. We have four physicians that do sleep medicine, two full-time and two part-timers — one is a pulmonary critical care doctor and the other is a hospitalist who is sleep certified as well — and we have a new physician coming in August. And we have three nurse practitioners, so we do basically any sleep disorder.

Q: What is the difference between treating children and adults with sleeping issues?

A: A lot of people don’t know we see children three and up. The ear, nose and throat doctors are no longer taking tonsils out because the guidelines for removing tonsils are that the child has to have so many infections per year now so, with kids we treat them differently. With adults, we use oral appliances, CPaps and some surgeries to pull the palate up, but with kids the first line of treatment is to take their tonsils and adenoids out. We have actually doubled our pediatric population in this last year.

Q: How many hours of sleep should an adult get per day?

A: Typically we say about 6 to 8 hours. The studies show that less than four hours but more than nine hours can be detrimental to their health. If you have to nap in the daytime, usually nap between noon and 2 p.m. This is if you work a day shift schedule or are a stay-at-home mom.

Don’t go past 2 p.m. and try to keep your nap less than an hour.

Q: What are some ways to create a healthy sleeping routine for children?

A: Electronics is the big thing with kids, especially now that they are getting cellphones and they all have little computers. We all know when the phone beeps, we pick it up. Kids actually have a frontal lobe that is not developed and that beep is a stimulation to the frontal lobe so they are more apt to pick up the cellphone than an adult because they don’t have that impulse control. So, we usually tell them to turn them off and get a docking station outside of the bedroom.

Q: How early should I start my child’s sleep routine?

A: A lot of times what happens with kids is they get into these later bedtime routines in the summer and then sleeping in longer so, what it does is push that natural circadian rhythm back.

It’s called delayed sleep phase. If you go to bed later, your circadian rhythm is going to make you want to wake up later and it takes at least a couple of weeks to try to get back into that normal routine so, we tell them two weeks prior to school starting. Some kids are very sensitive to that. So even during the summer, I try to tell parents to not deviate going past an hour later for bedtime.

Q: What do I do if my child has sleep anxiety?

A: One of the things I ask especially when they get into their teenage, high school years is if they are doing their homework in their rooms.

If they are, then we recommend associating the bedroom only with sleep and calming things and doing homework outside of the room.

Q: What do I do if my child wants to use their TV as a night-light?

A: A lot of parents will say, ‘Yeah they have the TV in their room, but when they go to sleep, they don’t watch it but use it for the noise and the light.” So what I tell the parents is that if they are using it for a night-light, get just a simple, soft night-light or use one of the sleep machines or a radio with calming music. Not rap music or anything that will be a higher, upbeat song because then that is going to wake them.

Q: Would you recommend melatonin to people who are struggling with their sleep?

A: Usually, that is the first line if we are having dif ficulty sleeping and we see the sleep hygiene — you know, consistent bedtime, consistent wake time, they aren’t having the electronics in the room and they aren’t using them before bed — isn’t working, then we’ll have them try melatonin. In a child, the dose is 3 to 10 milligrams. In an adult, we see 3 to 12 milligrams. Try the lowest dose for a couple of days and if they are still finding they are having difficulty two hours prior to bed, then they can go up on the dosing. The problem with melatonin is that people take it right at bedtime. It takes a long time for it to work and it may take up to a week just to get you in a normal sleep wake-pattern. What it does is try to regulate that normal, sleep wake cycle, that circadian rhythm as it is called. So, it’s trying to help you get back into your normal rhythm.

Q: What is the importance of sticking to a bedtime routine?

A: We have a natural circadian rhythm, which is regulated by sunlight, so with people who shift work, off shifts, rotating shifts, there is a lot of research with looking at what are the issues with those including cancer. They say more heart-attacks happen after the next day after daylight savings just because of one shift in one hour. So when we wake in the morning, the sunlight comes in, hits the back of the retina, stops the production of melatonin and then we wake.

Get your Zzz’s

How much sleep does my child actually need?

• Infants 4 months to 12 months need 12 to 16 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps • Children ages 1 to 2 need 11 to 14 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, including naps • Children 3 to 5 years need 10 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hour period, including naps • Children 6 to 12 years old need 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours • Teenagers 13 to 18 years need 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours Courtesy of the American Society of Sleep Association

How much sleep do teens need?

• Teens in 9th through 10th grade need around 9.25 hours of sleep to function their best the next day • Teens in the 11th-12th grade need around 8.5 hours of sleep a night • However, most teens only get 7.5 hours of sleep on school nights, and some only sleep for 6.5 hours or less.

Courtesy of the Academy of Sleep Medicine

Lorie Hessler, MSN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC July 2019 NEWBURGH MAGAZINE 9

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PREVENT SUMMER

LEARNING LOSS Summer vacation presents an opportunity for students to enjoy an extended break from the classroom. While this respite from routine may be a welcome change to youngsters, teachers frequently lament that valuable educational lessons seem to be forgotten each summer. Educators then face tougher hurdles when students return to school in the fall.

Such a phenomenon is dubbed “summer learning loss,” but it can occur during any extended break from school. Scholars have realized for some time that students’ rate of academic development declines during summer vacation. Oxford Learning, a tutoring and education training group, offers these eye-opening statistics.

• Over the summer, students tend to lose 2.6 months of math skills and two months of reading skills.

• Summer learning loss can be seen in students as young as six.

• It can take up to two months from the first day of school to get students’ brain development back on course.

Summer learning loss, sometimes called “brain drain,” can be prevented. Proponents of year-round schooling at The National Association for Year-Round Education recommend a more balanced school year, where summer vacation lasts only 30 days and other school breaks are lengthened. In this scenario, the school year would still last about 180 days, but without the lengthy breaks.

Children need not fall victim to summer learning loss when their days are filled with educational, but fun activities.

Parents may prefer the status quo, and those who do can take steps to prevent summer learning loss from affecting their children.

Encourage more reading Schools recommend summer reading lists, but students should also learn to read for pleasure. Research from the National Literar y Trust indicates reading for pleasure can improve reading attainment and writing, as well as one’s general knowledge.

Children can bring books to the beach that they can read between frolicking sessions in the waves.

Enjoy family game nights Games can be customized to highlight certain skills that require reinforcement.

For example, math-centered games that require counting or addition can strengthen generalized math skills. Problem-solving board games may help children become better critical thinkers.

Make vacations educational Add travel to historical sites or other places of interest to help histor y come alive. When visiting new towns and cities, read the placards that explain important moments in history that took place in each town or city, making sure to include some thought-provoking areas of interest on your itinerary.

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PACK n’ GO S T N E I D E R G N SIMPLE I HY T L A E H , Y P P FOR HA G N I N N A L P L MEA WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES Meal-prepping or planning has become a trend to solve the challenge of business schedules and healthy dietary needs. So the question becomes does one make the concept of pre-planning meals work without becoming bored of the same-old left overs throughout the week?

Wellness instructor Susannah Dickman, who teaches about plantbased meals, says the key to having success with preparing meals each day of the week is planning ahead and making sure ingredients are ready when you come home.

Dickman says meal planning isn’t as much about cooking all your meals in advance, but making sure the parts of the recipe are prepped.

But, she said the first step starts with talking as a family to find out what everyone likes.

The key to meal planning is talking with everyone, including the kids in the family, to find out what they are eating, what they like and what their favorite meals are. She says it’s critical to include kids in the process to allow buy in when executing the plan.

After compiling a list of ideas, gather recipes. Dickman says it’s important to research new ways to use your favorite ingredients and keep the recipes in a location where they’re easy to access. A lot of people keep notebooks, but she likes to utilize technology and keep recipes on her phone.

Once you have an idea of what meals you want to prepare, Dickman says it’s a good idea to come up with themed nights like Taco Tuesdays or Pizza Fridays. Then pick a day to do the shopping for the week. Buying all of the ingredients in advance is the first step to putting yourself in a position to have fewer excuses to not cook, she adds.

At that point, it’s all about prepping the ingredients. Dickman says cutting fruits and veggies in advance and batch cooking things like beans, stock or oatmeal will keep things moving quicker after work in the middle of the week. She notes that not having to cut up ingredients eliminates another excuse and allows things to move smoother when your on the go.

In addition, planning and prepping can allow for some impulse throughout the week. Dickman says many ingredients can be used in a variety of meals. For instance, spinach, tomato, cucumber and peppers can be used in pizzas, wraps, salads and among many other recipes.

Another example is using garbanzo beans for burgers, roasted in pasta, made into hummus and in soups. By having the ingredients cut and prepared in tupperware in the refrigerator, she says the family can leave a day open to decide on a meal later.

Examples for foods options that can be made in advance include wraps or burritos, oatmeal, hummus or smoothies.

“When you come home from work and are hungry, you just want

something to eat. You don’t care if it’s healthy or not, you just want something,” she says. “If you plan ahead you’ll have minimal work. It keeps you in that mode of wanting to eat healthy. It makes it easy.”

Ultimately, simply prepping ingredients in advance creates a less daunting healthier schedule while allowing a variety of options for meals.

Cleo’s Bakery and Brown Bag Lunches In the heart of downtown Newburgh is the answer to all of your lunch needs.

Cleo’s is well known for great desserts and bakery items, but there is even more to love. Cleo’s offers brown bag lunches of their delicious sandwiches, pickles and a bag of chips to enjoy in the store, by the river or on the go.

Owner Jeannie Kellams, who co-owns the shop with her brother and sister, says the store started with cold sandwiches and quickly became a place serving hot sandwiches as well. She says they noticed a lot of people were taking them on the go or down to the river for a peaceful lunch and decided to offer the traditional brown bag lunch.

Kellams says she used to bake with her mom a lot when she was young and when she retired from teaching after 26 years, she decided that’s what she wanted to do and named the shop after her mother.

With breakfast and lunch offered all day, customers can eat in the front of the shop off Jennings Street, play games offered in the back dining room or on the screened in back porch.

“We want them to feel like they’re at home,” Kellams said. “We want them to sit down and stay with us.”

Cleo’s offers a slice of a dessert or customers can order a whole cake. Kellams said the shop also does catering for events as well.

“I just want people to come in and try new things,” she said.

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FIND A BALANCE 1 Don’t forget your friends

Colleagues can offer insight to other aspects of your job and provide a network of supportive and positive feedback to avoid stress. However, don’t forget your friends outside the workplace.

Make it a point get with them once a month, or if you live further apart, plan a weekend getaway to relax and leave all the worries at your desk.

2 Delegate responsibilities Whether it’s asking someone else at home to do the dishes, skipping laundry day, or passing along small easy tasks at work; there is no one who has a better judgment of your time than you do. If there simply isn’t enough hours in the day to eat a meal at the table and do simple household chores, then skip them. Make it a point to occasionally put personal relationships and self-care first.

3 Respect your time You will not thrive at school or in the workplace if you are downtrodden by looming worries. Draw a line between work and home. Refrain from checking emails outside work hours and cultivate a life outside the office or classroom. Remember you are an individual with hobbies and interests.

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4 Work smarter, not harder

Researchers have found that adding routines will prevent stress-induced situations, save time and creates efficiency. Providing structure not only keeps you focused on the task at hand, but sets you up for upcoming tasks. Routines are a crucial part of living a well-balanced lifestyle.

5 Focus on you

Take time to begin writing a novel, go running, get plenty of sleep or sit around and do nothing. All of these allow you to do something that you want to do. Right? Stimulation of the brain improves memory and increases focus, but be cautious because burnout from being overworked can lead to under-performance, low self-esteem and hopelessness. Keep your body and your brain happy by prioritizing your health.

6 Don’t fixate on the small things

As a fairytale queen once said, “let it go.” Reflect on the positive things that happened that day or throughout the year. Focus on the strengths and make note of the weaknesses to correct for the future. Life is not a sprint, it’s an uphill marathon so you have the time to make a change.

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SCHOOL YEAR REFLECTION WRITER: MAEGAN SAALWAECHTER

Teachers must learn how to juggle daily classroom demands and planning for the next school year all while maintaining family responsibilities, friendships and personal goals.

Take a moment during this perfect summer break, maybe while you’re on

the beach, at the lake or sitting along the Ohio River banks, to reflect on not only your goals as a teacher, but other endeavors you want to pursue during ‘down time.’

Use these to be successful and find that work-life balance.

Happy teacher

School prep

What can help me be a better teacher?

What can I prepare for my classroom now?

Personal growth

Looking Ahead

Ways to improve physical/mental health

Goals to accomplish this school year

Challenge yourself for the upcoming school year This year I want to:

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FAN TASTIC

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Thank you to all who submitted photos to the Warrick County Standard Facebook.

Watch for more photo submission callouts for your chance to be in future editions!

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COLLEGE 101 TIPS FOR RETURNING OR FIRST TIME STUDENTS

Nontraditional student populations continue to be a strong presence on college campuses, as more people ages 25+ engage in furthering their education through new certifications and additional degrees. Whether you’re beginning a new career track or modernizing the one you’re on, read through these tips if you’re considering going back to school.

1 Confirm your why Rarely are nontraditional students returning to college ‘for the fun of it.’ Determine what your goals are and what courses will help you reach that. Ask yourself: Are you in need of a 2 year degree? Do you just need a few refresher courses or a

4 Pace yourself It is well known and accepted that nontraditional students juggle home and professional responsibilities with their course work. And with studying comes tutoring, group work, extracurricular activities and workshops competing for your time.

Don’t feel pressured to take a full load of classes or more courses at a time than you can handle. Work with your academic adviser to strike a healthy balance that allows you to meet all of your personal and professional needs while furthering your education.

5 Affording college

couple courses to help obtain a promotion? Or are you starting

Don’t miss the opening day to file your FAFSA application

over with a 4+ year degree? Your end goal will help you choose

at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. **Write this date in your agen-

the college, status and price that will suit your needs.

da, October 1** The Free Application for Federal Student Aid

2 Assess your time

is a requirement if you plan to apply for any kind of financial aid, which includes grants and loans. It pays to file early

Many nontraditional students encounter difficulties attend-

because FAFSA money is given on a first come, first served

ing classes on campus because of various schedule restric-

basis. Next, apply for grants and scholarships. The approval

tions, so it’s worth looking into online courses and degrees to

process takes time so research and apply as early as possible.

fulfill your educational goals. More classes (and entire degree

Also, reach out to the financial aid specialist at your college so

programs) than ever are being offered through digital portals,

that your education goals fit within your budget. Don’t forget

allowing students the freedom to “attend” class at a convenient

to factor in costs for such things are child care and commuting.

time of their choosing and work at their own pace. However,

And if your course work aligns with your field, find out if your

if you learn better through face-to-face interaction, enroll in a

employer will provide financial assistance and paid time off

course on campus.

while you study.

3 Work with an academic adviser

6 Connect through on-campus work

Colleges have a wealth of support systems for students,

If you’re looking to supplement your income with a side job

including those on the nontraditional educational track. Once

or enhance your academic portfolio with work on campus, con-

you have applied and been accepted to your college of choice,

sider combining the two and applying for a position in a school

coordinate your efforts with an academic adviser. The school’s

organization. Professional and real-life experiences make non-

career center provides valuable networking opportunities and

traditional students more suited for leadership roles in student

transitional guidance.

organizations.

!

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DORM ROOM ESSENTIALS

* staff pick

**editor’s pick

BEDDING

CLEANING

DON’T TAKE

Twin size sheets

Cleaning wipes

Candles — These hazardous fire starters are

Twin comforter

Febreeze

no-no’s on every campus and you definitely

Fuzzy blanket

Paper towels

don’t want to be caught trying to blow out

Head pillow

Sponges

your Blush Bouquet Yankee Candle during

Body pillow

Dish soap

your semester room-check by your nosy RA.

SHOWER

CLOTHING

Towels

Closet organizer *

Soap

Rain boots

Toothpaste Toothbrush Floss Pimple cream Shampoo Conditioner Bath Caddy Brush

our ced y you a math unless e olleg ut of c ost m way o l, o h scho have in hig ts den te stu ia g e e basic coll ast on e at le u to tak d ring course math n year. a m esh their fr

All of your clothes — You may feel like you want to take your entire wardrobe with you to college but I promise you won’t really

Winter boots

new meaning and help

heels and you’ll survive having a split closet

Tennis shoes

give some organization

for four years.

Flip-flops Comfy T-shirts

to those piles of clothes stacked up in the corner

DON’T FORGET * **

of your dorm room.

Sweat pants

To thank your parents, family, friends and

Leggings

support system for helping you to get to

Jeans

the next phase of your life as a fully-fledged

Sweatshirts

collegiate student. You did it.

Underwear

Shaving Cream

Socks

Razor

One formal wear outfit

Deodorant

Several casual/dressy outfits

DECORATIVE

EDUCATIONAL

Christmas lights Poster/canvas boards

Pens Pencils

you do n’t live life da to day y anymo re, hav one of ing these helps out yo plan ur sem ester a helps nd get yo u into the next s chool year.

Erasers Calculator * Paper 18-month agenda *

ELECTRONICS

Picture frames Block letters Cozy rug

MISCELLANEOUS Rolling laundry hamper * Quarters

Mini-fridge **

Umbrella

OtterBox case for your cellphone/tablet

Mini tool kit

Batteries

First aid kit

Hair dryer, curling iron, staighter

Trash liners

Microwavable bowl *

Water filter

A fan

Small trash can

Lamp

Case of water

Flashlight

Storage ottoman

Portable phone charger

Air freshener

Extensions cord(s)

Hangers

Backpack

Full-length mirror

Printer *

need those extra 16 pairs of going-out

will give your life a whole

Body lotion

Shower flip flops

HEY! CUT ME OUT AND TAKE ME SHOPPING WITH YOU!

It’s the last few weeks of summer and it’s finally time to head to Walmart and Target to purchase everything you’ll need to stock up in your new dorm room because you are finally going away to college — congrats! But, with only two suitcases and so much room in your parent’s SUV, you need to pack just the major essentials. Here’s a starter pack list of everything you’ll need to be a successful, healthy and happy college student.

ideal for those papers due at 8 a.m. that you procrastinated on

in case the washers and dryers are “old fashioned”

ME

YOU’RE WELCO

Plastic bowls, plates and cups

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Branches on the family tree ER L E E H W Y D RAN CY BEGINS LEGAESS VIDEO BUSIN

WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM-ENGELHARDT Most people in Evansville know the name Randy Wheeler. He was the WIKY radio news director for years; however, everybody in Newburgh knows Randy — and his latest endeavor is making a splash.

Following his retirement from WIKY, Wheeler began “Randy Wheeler Legacy Videos.”

“I consider my legacy video project ‘A calling,’ ” Wheeler, who is a friendly face often seen down by the river in Newburgh, said. “None of us (are) immortal, but our life’s story and lessons we learned along the way can, and should, be shared with our sons and daughters, our granddaughters and grandsons.”

With each video project, Wheeler tells a person’s story through the lens of impact. He looks for a way to share how the story will be appreciated in the next generations on their family trees.

“I am challenged by the words of Socrates, ‘The unexamined life is not worth living.’ My questions, recording gear and the pictures provided to me by those that I interview on camera help me examine

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their lives in a way that will benefit both the client and their progeny,” Wheeler said.

With decades of inter viewing presidents, senators, governors, congressmen and even unlimited hydroplane drivers at Thunder on the Ohio under his belt, Wheeler joined his siblings interviewing his mother, Rosemary Hemingway Wheeler, on video tape.

“We collected and included in the video dozens of pictures, including those of cousin Ernest Hemingway (yes, THAT Ernest Hemingway, the famous writer), and wove them into the story of her life,” Wheeler said. “I followed up that fascinating journey by doing the same thing with my mother-in-law. Just her name, Genevieve Ferne Fiveash Whitmore Petersen, suggested she had stories to tell. And with a little prodding, she turned them loose. Of course, a couple of Manhattans helped.”

During the final year of his broadcasting career, Wheeler launched his legacy video business, partly because he could see that some really remarkable people weren’t getting any younger and they were interested in sharing their history and guidance with the next generations.

“Those videos focused on a wide range of people, from ‘Joe the Plumbers’ to corporate CEOs, from political leaders to clerks, from physicians to World War II veterans, from nuns to bank and church leaders,” he said. “The list goes on and on and continues to grow.”

Wheeler’s earliest memories take him back to a converted log cabin — really — along a gravel road in a small, unincorporated area known as Lincoln Estates just off Lincoln Highway between Joliet and Chicago Heights, Ill. He attended Ann Rutledge Grade School (named after Abraham Lincoln’s childhood sweetheart) and Lincoln-Way High School. He resided in Douglas Hall, next to Lincoln Hall, studying journalism at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

“Life took me to Warrick County, ironically adjacent to (Spencer County), where our nation’s 16th president grew up,” Wheeler said.

“With Lincoln in my veins, so to speak, I have always had an appetite for ‘personal histories.’’’

Wheeler has received tons of awards through the years, including being named to the Indiana Associated Press Broadcasters Hall of Fame, served as Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indiana

Debate Commission, was named to the Newburgh Building Commission and an Indiana Torchbearer by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission in 2016.

Colleen McLaughlin hired Wheeler to do a legacy video of her husband, Dave, at Christmas time in 2015.

“My husband had esophageal cancer and we knew that he didn’t have long to live,” she said. “I was ver y frank with Randy and he moved heaven and earth to get this video done while Dave was still himself and felt up to the task. Randy was so thoughtful and patient with our family. He did an excellent job of inter viewing Dave and caught Dave’s very essence on film. He spent hours editing it and was very detail-oriented. He chose great songs to go with the contents of the video. We were so pleased with the finished product.”

Caren Whitehouse said having a loved one make a Legacy Video is a treasure that you will keep and pass on to your family for generations.

Of all the legacies that Wheeler has uncovered, nobody’s family could have one more impressive than his.

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We all have a HAPPY PLACE LAUREL CANYON IS MINE WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM-ENGELHARDT

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I am going to visit my sons in Los Angeles and people are so excited, saying that they wish they were going to Hollywood.

News flash — I enjoy going to Laurel Canyon. Movie star handprints and all the places most people go are not something that I enjoy.

Laurel Canyon was once the heart of rock and roll. It is referenced in the title of Joni Mitchell’s third studio album, “Ladies of the Canyon.” Graham Nash’s hit song, “Our House,” with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, immortalized Laurel Canyon’s countercultural domestic bliss in the late 1960s and early 70s.

The Doors have a really great song called “Love Street” and it is all about the canyon. One of the lyrics is “There’s this store where the creatures meet.” That store is the Laurel Canyon Country Store. It is a little store, painted outside in all hippie colors and all the people I see there are so eclectic wearing maxi-skirts, Native American jewelry and always blasting music. You never know what famous band member will be there, however, they never stand out because Laurel Canyon has a laid back atmosphere.

The area is known as the Hollywood Hills and you do not want to drive there if you aren’t used to it. The hills are narrow and winding and if you park and look down, you see the gleaming lights of the city at night and it is so exciting. When I run there it

is more of a workout than I get anywhere else. It seems as if the hills just keep going up and never come down. You also see the residents running, riding bikes, walking lots of dogs and always smiling and seem happy to see you. Some of the houses have many wind chimes in the windows and artwork the residents have made, and you could probably buy one.

Even though you know that the people in the hills are wealthy and usually famous, in Laurel Canyon they do not act that way.

I would love to live there, but it would probably have to be in a shack, if one existed. It would cost more than the most magnificent homes in other places. However, the people do not show off. It was fun to run by the house of members of Toto and the house that Houdini used to live in.

Jane Lynch of “Glee” fame lives in the hills. She is just so natural living there that nobody would even know she is a resident. There will never be a tour bus showing famous homes in Laurel Canyon. That is a Beverly Hills thing. This is not my first trip to the canyon and yet, I can never get enough.

I am not going on a little trip to take in the touristy places. That is something to do once if you are planning a trip. I am going to take in the history of a place that I have read many books about and know people who live there. I am going to have a cup of coffee at the Laurel Canyon Country Store next to the house where Jim Morrison lived. I am going to run up Lookout Mountain Avenue and take in all the natural beauty and friendly people. I am going to be with my sons, Michael and Eric, and to see my brother, Warren Eckstein, and have family time like when we all lived near one another.

We are going to see the Mets, who we all love, play the Dodgers and that will be so much fun. I am not bringing one fancy outfit. This is a jeans and comfortable sundress trip. This is a mom going to be with her children and getting away to a place I love.

Laurel Canyon is my magic place. Danny Hutton, founder and lead

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singer of Three Dog Night, has told me many stories about all the people who now live or once did live in the canyon. He lives there and while I was speaking to him, Lita Ford (the singer from the original Runaways the first all-girl rock band) walked in his door. This is not unusual for the canyon. Famous people in music are all over, but you will not see limos or any sign of fame accompanying them the vibe is just all around and you can feel it.

Although I am a writer, I can’t seem to find strong enough words to express the love and the feeling of déjà vu when I visit the canyon. The first time I ever got to Laurel Canyon Boulevard, I just knew in some other life, I had lived there before and it was a very spiritual feeling of belonging.

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