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CSA—COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE ONE MAN’S JUNK...THROWING A YARD SALE SLEEPLESS IN BOOMERVILLE HULA HOOPING

War of the Generations (Re)entering the Under-Employed Workforce

Community Supported Agriculture | Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. By purchasing a share of a season’s crop, you will receive a portion of the crop delivered on a weekly basis.

another man’s treasure. I’m about to find out if that old adage is true.

HEALTH | FITNESS Sleepless In Boomerville | Those who suffer from

insomnia might wake up frequently during the night, wake up too early in the morning, or not feel refreshed after waking up

HOME | LIFESTYLE One Man’s Junk | They say that one man’s junk is

13 Hula Hooping WORKPLACE | CAREERS War of the Generations | As we move out of the

first Great Recession of the 21st century and the job market begins to return slowly, we are faced with an increasingly new dynamic for job seekers—the war of the generations.

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Dear Fellow Boomers, Have you ever had one of those months where you seem to be pulled in a million directions? Out of town guests, baby sitting, yard work, graduation parties, not to mention getting a entire new issue ready to go, kept me crazy the entire month of June. One of the (June) things I did in preparation for this issue was to hold a yard sale so that I could write about the experience. I learned (as I state in the article) that I am not a yard sale kind of person. Kudos to those of you who do it well and love it. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July, and like many of us, I wonder how I arrived smack dab into summer without even realizing it. Judging by all the activities we uncovered (and all free) for the article on page 20, July should sail by as well. It amazes me how many events are available to us during this active month. We are lucky that we live in a state where arts, entertainment, and family activities are so abundant. I personally am adding quite a few of them to my calendar. I know that the summer is busy, you are out enjoying the weather and not spending time curled up in front of your computers. Good for you. Stay hydrated, keep the sun block on, and have fun! Until next month,

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One Man's Junk.. They say that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. I’m about to find out if that old adage is true. Armed with my copy of the book Ava's Guide to Garage Sale Gold, by Ava Seavey, “a self taught master of garagesaleology”, I set out to follow her step-by-step instructions.

Collecting First, I am going from room to room to sort through all the junk that has taken up residency in my house. Ava suggests that you put everything in a convenient and often used room in your home

so you don’t fall into the out-of-sight, out-of-mind trap. I start with my bedroom closet knowing you should never keep anything you haven’t worn in a year. After sorting through the clothes way in the back (skinny clothes, business suits—you know what I mean), I have to wonder if anyone is really wearing shoulder pads anymore. And the shoes! What was I thinking? Several pair are still in the original packaging complete with price tags. Next, I move on to my hobby room. I know I am not the only person to take up hobbies, spend a small fortune on supplies, only to lose interest before the first nail is driven, or the first stamp is dried. The family hobby room (read catchall) is full of such items. I won’t take through the rest of my house, because by now, you not only get the picture but the chances are, I’m describing your house too. Just be sure not to forget the basement, garage, and other places things are stored and quickly forgotten. Oftentimes, when something is left in one place long enough, it is easily overlooked. According to Ava, the more product you have, the more likely yard sale junkies will stop. With that in mind, I invited my friend Melanie to join me. Not only will she provide more items for the sale, she will also keep me company for the long hours it take to hold a yard sale. She delivered her goods the night before.

Day Of It’s 6:30 am and with a cup of my favorite hot beverage in tow, I head outside to begin setting up. This is actually a critical step. Ava believes that chapter 10—Displaying and Merchandising, (Or How Do I Lay Out My Stuff to Get the Biggest Bang for the Buck?) is one of the most important chapters in her book. She recommends covering your tables with fabric, and using baskets for “like” items. All items should be clean and shined. My sale-friend Melanie has created an interesting way to show off clothing if you lack a clothes rack. Rather than piling it on old table clothes or blankets, she hangs rods between two ladders. Buyers are able to go through them similar to a department store. She separates pants, blouses, skirts and then hangs them according to size. She uses the ladder rungs to display shoes. One buyer said our sale had a boutique look!

Pricing This is the tough part. When you are pricing your items, Ava emphasizes that you ask yourself the question, “Am I running a museum, or do I want to sell these things?”. If the prices are too high, people will look (museum) but not buy. Ava’s book has a list of what you should ask for such things as kitchen items, appliances and jewelry, but she warns that you cannot expect to make a lot of money on clothing, despite the fact that the tags are still on them and they may be designer clothing. She recommends adult clothing be as low as $1 for t-shirts and as high as $10 for suits. Ava has developed a “Seven Group Theory” based on seven types of people who frequent garage sales. In her book she tells how to spot each type, how they will behave at your sale, and how to deal with them: 1. Dealers 2. Collectors 3. Retired people 4. The impoverished 5. Entertainment seekers out for something to do 6. Bargain hunters 7. Thieves

Yard Sale Tips 1. Be realistic. Do you really need (or want) that puka shell necklace that your high school boyfriend gave you? Are you really ever going to fit into those size 6 jeans again? What about that old Budwiser lamp you had in college? Will you ever bake bread in that fancy bread machine, still relatively new and taking up space? Get rid of it! 2. After you have accumulated everything you want to sell, invite your children over to take what they want. You might be surprised to find the old, paint chipped Christmas decoration, or stuffed animal you so blithely threw into the pile has deep sentimental memories for your child. Having said that, make them take the item(s) home with them right then. 3. There will be times when you want to complain about or laugh at the antics of your buyers. Don't. Even if the buyer is no longer there, other buyers might overhear you and take offense. Save the stories until after the sale, when you can wind down and relive the events of the day. 4. Don’t allow any customers to use your bathroom or enter your home to “try something on”. 5. When the sale is over, and if you don't plan on having another, don't haul the items back into your house. Rather, put them into your car and drive to the nearest thift store. Ask for a receipt for tax purposes.

Ava's tips 1. Ask for help.You do not have to do it alone. 2. Go at your own pace and don’t feel rushed. 3. Preparation is key to having an easy and successful garage sale. 4. Remember to have fun!

Depending on your neighborhood, and your success at advertising, you will find these stats vary. In one neighborhood, you will find book lovers, while in another, clothes shoppers, and in others, the discriminating collectors. July 2011 | 5

At our yard sale, we had the bargain hunters. Note: Remember why you are doing the sale. In fact, make it a mantra. You will quickly become annoyed by the constant dickering and at buyers who refuse to see the value of the item you are selling. I stubbornly refused to sell a pair of slacks (that still had the $60 price tag on them) for less than $4, although I received many offers for $2 or $3. Now as I sit at my computer, once again a professional, that one or two dollars seems trivial, but when you are sitting all day in the hot sun, your mind-set is very different. That two dollars represents a lot more in the yard sale currency. Yes. I still have the pants and will have to lose twenty pounds before I can wear them. Lesson learned. My grand-daughter, who was recently triumphant at learning to ride her bike, put her training wheels out for $2. When some guy offered $1, I pointed to my grand-daugter. Imagine his embarrassment when faced with that cherubic little face who disappointedly told him she would accept his offer. There are many more stories like this these, but from those I have talked to, my experiences were pretty normal.

Packing Up The minute you decide to call it a day, and begin packing things up, a whole new group of people will show up. Whether they are afraid they will miss something, or think that maybe now you are now desperate enough to sell your $60 slacks for a buck, I don’t know, but show up they do. They want to

start rummaging through your packed boxes and wreak havoc with your system. It is up to you if you should let them. I wasn’t in the mood and sent them on their way. If you are planning to have another yard sell, pack things in a rubber tub or sturdy box. Place them in your house where they will be out of your way, but easily accessible for the next sale. If you don’t have another sale, put everything directly into your car and head for the nearest thrift store. Don’t put the items back where they were in your home.

What I Learned I have learned that there are all kinds of people in the world. Those who love to have yard sales (Melanie) and those who don’t (me). While Melanie looked at her $75.00 as money she didn’t have before and was happy to have it now, I looked at my $65.00 and was unhappy to have wasted most of a Saturday in the getting of it. I am not yard sale material. Melanie will move on. She knows the neighborhoods and has friends in all of them. She will take her books to the book lovers, clothes to the clothes lovers, and collectables to the collectors. She will delight in the money made. Me? If I’m going to take a Saturday off from my usual chores and errands, I’d rather go to a yard sale. Just not right away.

For more information on Ava Seavey’s book, Ava’s Guide to Garage Sale Gold go to www.garagesalegold.com or Ava’s Guide To Garage Sale Gold

Homer Simpson at Professor Frink's yard sale:

“ Three dollars and it only transports matter?!” Homer Simpson quotes (Fictional character from the animated television series created by Matt Groening, The Simpsons.)

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Sleepless in Boomerville Eryn Gorang

When is Snoring Serious? 33% of adults between 55 and 64 reported waking up feeling unrefreshed and more than half of men and women over the age of 65 complain of having at least one sleep problem. The kids have flown from the nest and it appears that your worry filled nights of waiting up for them on the sofa have come to an end. Now it’s finally time to get a great night’s sleep, right? Think again. Insomnia during the boomer years is common. In fact, people of any age can suffer from insomnia though it generally becomes more common after adolescence and thereafter gradually increases with age. So if the dark circles under your eyes have become a permanent companion and no amount of coffee seems to do the trick, you may be one of the approximately 20-30 million Americans who struggle with insomnia.

What is insomnia? Insomnia is generally defined as having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or not being able to experience a restful night’s sleep. Those who suffer from insomnia might wake up frequently during the night, wake up too early in the morning, or not feel refreshed after waking up. Insomnia can be short term, lasting anywhere from a few nights to a few weeks. It can be intermittent, occurring on and off from time to time, or it can be chronic, occurring most nights and lasting a month or longer.

What causes insomnia? Insomnia may be caused by many factors, including the following: • Stress • Depression • Anxiety • Physical illness • Caffeine intake • Irregular schedules • Circadian rhythm disorders • Drugs (including alcohol and nicotine) • Occasional or chronic pain continued

What is snoring? Snoring occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring noises occur when these structures vibrate against each other during breathing. It is estimated that 45 percent of all adults snore occasionally, and 25 percent habitually snore. Snoring is more common in males and people who are overweight, and worsens with age. Mild or occasional snoring may be helped by: • Losing weight • Avoiding tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before bedtime • Avoiding alcohol at least four hours before bedtime • Avoiding heavy meals at least three hours before bedtime • Sleeping on your side • Tilting the head of the bed up about 4 inches Heavy or chronic snoring may require medical care and could be a sign of sleep apnea.

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both genders. It is more common in men, although it may be under-diagnosed in women. It is estimated that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important, as it may be associated with: • Irregular heartbeat • High blood pressure • Heart attack • Stroke Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic basis. People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who: • Snore loudly • Are overweight • Have high blood pressure • Have some physical abnormality in the nose, throat, or other parts of the upper airway Use of alcohol and sleeping pills increases the frequency and duration of breathing pauses in people with sleep apnea. Diagnosis of sleep apnea is not simple because there can be many different causes. Primary care physicians, pulmonologists, neurologists, or other physicians with specialty training in sleep disorders may be involved in making a definitive diagnosis and initiating treatment. Several tests are available for evaluating a person for sleep apnea. Diagnostic tests usually are performed in a sleep center, but new technology may allow some sleep studies to be conducted in the patient's home. Therapy for sleep apnea is specifically designed for each individual patient, and may include the following: • Oxygen administration • Behavioral changes such as avoiding alcohol, tobacco, sleeping pills • Losing weight • Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) – patients wear a CPAP mask over the nose during sleep, and pressure from an air blower forces air through the nasal passages.

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What are the symptoms of insomnia? •

Low energy or fatigue

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Daytime sleepiness (which usually suggests a sleep disorder other than insomnia)

If these symptoms sound familiar, you are not alone. According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 33% of adults between 55 and 64 reported waking up feeling un-refreshed and more than half of men and women over the age of 65 complain of having at least one sleep problem. “Insomnia can become more common with age,” says Christopher Jones, M.D., Ph.D., a sleep specialist with University of Utah Health Care’s Sleep Wake Clinic. “Complicated changes in brain structure and function with aging frequently conspire to pull both sleep onset time and final wakeup time to earlier hours.” You may also become less active, or take naps during the day, get less light and less socializing, all of which can affect sleep.“Therefore, even if your former teenage self had no issues catching eight hours of sleep a night, you may start to find yourself struggling to catch quality sleep as time progresses,” says Jones. Health problems can also be a culprit. Certain chronic medical conditions that become more common with age, like arthritis, cancer, heartburn, heart failure, menopause and diabetes may lead to interrupted sleep patterns. Asthma and depression may also be to blame, causing a person to awaken frequently, ultimately degrading the quality of sleep or limiting the amount of time spent in stages three and four and REM sleep (the deep sleep and dream sleep stages). Certain widespread medications, such as antidepressants, beta blockers, cardiovascular drugs, and decongestants are also likely to have side effects that trigger insomnia, making it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. If you haven’t been graced with the lovely dreams you crave each night and find yourself exhausted each morning, it is time to take action to ensure a healthy night’s rest. You have likely already heard of the typical tips encouraged to help improve sleeping habits, like sleeping in dark, cool rooms, avoiding television at night, or establishing regular bedtimes. While these tips are true and helpful, here are a few extra guidelines to follow to ensure a restful night of sleep:

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Establish pre-sleep rituals, such as a warm bath, a light bedtime snack, brushing teeth, putting on bedtime clothing or 10 minutes of reading.

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Start taking long walks and exercise regularly. Lack of movement and physical exertion can lead to sleeping difficulties. Just make sure that if you exercise vigorously, do this at least two hours before going to bed.

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Stay away from caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine can delay and degrade sleep up to 12 hours later in some people. Alcohol six or more hours before bedtime can negatively impact sleep in many people.

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If you take naps, try to do so at the same time every day. For most people, a short mid-afternoon nap no longer than 20 minutes is most helpful.

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When preparing for bed, reduce evening light exposure by turning off bright lights to cue the body and mind for sleep. In the morning, expose yourself to light (through windows or a timed lamp) 30 minutes before waking to prepare for getting out of bed.

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Get some rays! Spending 15-20 minutes in the sun each day can sometimes help your brain trigger more sleepiness at the appropriate time of night.

People who suffer from insomnia that lasts for more than a few weeks should consult a physician so that the underlying cause can be identified and treated. If you have loud, irregular snoring, jerking legs, or pauses in breathing in addition to other symptoms of insomnia, seek the advice of a physician. These symptoms may be related to sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening condition due to breathing interruptions during sleep. There are a variety of effective treatment options available for sleeping disorders. While mild insomnia can be cured by practicing healthy sleep habits, those with chronic insomnia or sleep apnea should talk to their health care provider to determine the best course of action to improve the amount and quality of sleep they receive each night. “It doesn’t have to be a nightly battle,” says Jones. “Growing older doesn’t mean you can’t have a restful night’s sleep.” Eryn Gorang is a staff writer for University of Utah Health Care. For more information on the University of Utah Health Care Sleep Center go to healthcare.utah.edu/sleep/

Do you suffer from insomnia? Insomnia is defined as having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or not being able to get a restful night’s sleep. Symptoms of insomnia may include: • Low energy or fatigue • Anxiety or frustration about sleep The Sleep~Wake Center at University of Utah Health Care offers a team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders. Contact us at (801) 581-3067 or visit healthcare.utah.edu/sleep

Sleep~Wake Center

What does it take to get better sleep?

How can we minimize the effects of sleep disorders? These and many other questions have been the focus of the work at the Institute Proschlaf in the Salzburg Medical Center in Austria. The goal of how to prevent sleep disorders by getting better sleep dominated the work and the research accomplished there. Hans Malzl, Director of the Institute Proschlaf believed that if we could get better sleep we could avoid many of the problems that plague us, not only related to sleep but with our general health as well. The Institute Proschlaf pioneered what they term “Physical Sleep Research” or in other words the mechanical environment such as the mattress and pillow. If our bodies are all different, why are all mattresses the same? When we look at the mattress technologies used in the world and especially in the United States, we find that nearly all mattresses are based on one density of material. Some may have different layers of foam, gel, air or water, but these layers averaged together creating one density. The Spineotic mattress implements a zoned approach allowing your mattress to be custom made for your body with 19 different zones. Each zone can be customized with up to 7 different densities of foam tailored specifically for your individual body.

tossing and turning during sleep, allowing you to more fully take advantage of your sleep cycles.

The Science of Sleep - Because we interrupt our sleep cycles, our bodies don’t get the chance to recover at night the way they were designed. In the first 4 hours of sleep or bodies systematically shut the mind down to only a few monitoring processes and essential functions. During this time called deep sleep, all of the body’s resources are directed to rebuilding the vitality of the body. If we wake up to toss or turn, we shorting the time spent in deep sleep. Over years of tossing and turning, we can loose vitality to the point that sleep disorders occur, then we need medical care to deal with the effects of those sleep disorders. The Spineotic mattress is designed to minimize the time spent tossing and turning so that you can prevent sleep disorders or if you already experience them you can take advantage of the bodies own healing functions to begin correcting them. Don’t gamble with your next mattress purchase, get the Spineotic mattress custom made for your ultimate comfort and health.

The Spineotic Simulator, developed at the Institute Proschlaf, One density mattresses give pressure maps your body on where your body puts pressure. your back and side to determine y The Spineotic mattress with its the Support Profile your body 19 changeable zones on the needs to align the spine. Get asother hand, guides you body y sessed on the Spineotic Simuto the correct spinal alignlator at one of Utah’s Sleep Soment while evening the pressures along the sur- lution Center’s today, you’ll be glad you did. face of the skin for more even pressure distribu- Your healthcare provider will help determine the tion. This allows you to minimize the amount of correct mattress for your bodies individual needs.

Get assessed at one of Utah’s Sleep Solution Centers and have your mattress custom made to bring your spinal column into proper alignment - Call 801-550-1700 - Use promotion code “Boomers” to waive the $50 assessment fee. Don’t gamble with your health.

Hula Hooping Exercise Benefits of Using the Hula Hoop

Many of us have special memories of hula hooping as a child. Whether it was with our best friend in the driveway or by yourself in the backyard it was always a wonderful source of playful fun and sometimes a little competition. The hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twisted around the waist, limbs, or neck. They generally measure around 28 inches in diameter and approximately 40 inches for adults. Today hula hoops are made of plastic tubing. The hula hoop is an ancient invention. The Greeks used hooping as a form of exercise. The traditional materials for hoops included willow, rattan (a flexible and strong vine), grapevines, stiff grasses and sometimes metals, such a copper and iron. Children and adults around the world have played with hoops. They have twirled, rolled and thrown them throughout history. Hooping as a toy for children was introduced in Great Britain in the 14th century. In the early 19th century, British soldiers witnessed "Hula" dancing in the islands of Hawaii. The hooping and hula dancing had some similarities because dancing uses the hoops. Thus, the name hula hooping was given to this activity. Hula hooping for 30 minutes a day can be just as beneficial as jogging for 30 minutes. There are many benefits to hula hooping: • Increased flexibility and strength • Toned hips, waist and thighs • Help to straighten your back • Strengthen your neck, arms and leg muscles • Weight loss • Strengthen your heart • Lower your blood pressure • Helps to increase the flow of blood to your brain As an adult I still love to hula hoop. They now sell special hoops with weights on them for exercise. You can twirl them around your neck or roll the hoop around one arm at a time. You can also twirl the hula hoop around one ankle and skip over it with the other foot. Some people even use it as a modified jump rope. Hula hooping is very easy once you get the hang of it. The key is to make sure you have the right size. Do not buy a child size one like they sell at Toys R Us. To measure properly, stand with your hoop in front of you. The general rule of thumb is that a hoop should be between stomach and nipple height. The bigger you are the bigger the hula hoop should be. Larger hoops will rotate slower, making getting started easier. Eventually, after you get the hang of it, you can start to use smaller hoops, as these are better for exercise. Hula Hooping does take patience. However, once you get started you will find out what a wonderful way it is to burn calories. You are sure to get a great workout and have fun too. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carrington_Wells

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ow often have you wished you had the time, the room, or just plain tenacity to plant your own vegetable garden? Everyone agrees that nothing tastes better than a tomato—or any other fruit or vegetable—picked fresh from the vine. Good news. There is a way that you can have your own garden (and all the fresh fruits and vegetables to go along with it), or at least a part of one, and you don’t even have to get your hands dirty. Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. By purchasing a share of a season’s crop, you will receive a portion of the crop delivered on a weekly basis. Community Supported Agriculture is a partnership—between you and the farmer. CSA allows you to directly access farm-fresh produce and support local agriculture. An upfront payment in the spring allows farmers to predict what will need to be grown and helps them acquire seed and supplies. According to localharvest.org, it’s a simple enough idea, but its impact has been profound. Tens of thousands of families have joined CSAs, and in some areas of the country there is more demand than there are CSA farms to fill it. Here in Utah, 37 CSAs are registered on www. csautah.org. (see page17). A typical CSA will provide you with a fair share of produce grown on that farm. The pickup locations vary, with some farms going to several stops per week. Some will have you go directly to the farm for your share bundles. Copper Moose Farm in Park City (www.coppermoosefarm.com) gives this example of a mid summer weekly full share: 3/4 lb. double-washed salad mix, 1/4 lb. arugula, ½ lb. double-washed spinach, 1 bunch carrots, 1 bunch King Richard leeks, 1 lb. heirloom tomatoes, ¼ lb. Lettuce Leaf basil, summer squash, 1 bunch herbs, cucumbers, peppers, 1.5 lb. Cranberry Red Potatoes, 1 head Red Drumhead cabbage, 1 oz edible flowers, U-pick.

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Most CSAs will offer full and partial shares. If you are an empty nester, a smaller share is more than adequate. One thing to be aware of: If the farm succeeds, you succeed. If the farm has troubles due to weather or other crop influences, you and the farmer lose together. Case in point. This year, because of our cold spring, many farmers have lost a lot of their peach, tomatoes, and other early blooming fruit crops. Those items will be scarce in the fall bundles. Conversely, if the onions come up like gang busters, you may be hauling home a ten pound bag.

Variations on CSA Danya Glenn is one of the 210 registered customers of the Muir Fresh Harvest. Like Danya, a large percentage of Muir’s customer base are baby boomers. According to Laura Muir, baby boomers know what they want and what they want is fresh, high quality produce at lower than supermarket prices. And, according to Danya, Laura is right. She says she loves buying bundles from Muir “because the produce and specialty items are very fresh, local and I just have to pick it up and never enter the store. The recipes are also amazing. What’s not to love?”

Muir Fresh Harvest is a variation of CSA. They don’t require you to purchase an upfront share. You can go onto their website and see what the week’s bundle offers and decide if you want it. The cost is $35 per bundle and a typical bundle might include:

6oz Honey–Slide Ridge Honey (local Utah product)

Foccacia Bread–Stone Ground Bakery (local Utah product)

Bunched Radishes–Bangerter Farms (local Utah product)

Sweet Gem Lettuce–4 each

Mango–2 each

Heirloom Tomatoes (Specialty Item)

Shallots

Yellow Squash–2 each

Zucchini–2 each

Baby Carrots–1# Fresh Hash Browns–5# Lemons Kiwis–6 each Eggs–1 dozen Royal Gala Apples–7 each No, the kiwis, lemons and mangos were not grown in Utah. This group is Italian. Because Muir Fresh Harvest operates under it’s parent company, Muir Copper Canyon Farms, a distributor of produce, dairy and specialty foods, they have access to wholesale items from around the world. Laura includes recipes with each bundle that utilize the ingredients in the bundle. For instance, the recipes from the bundle listed above, Laura has a recipe for warm squash salad with mint, crepes with sauteed apples, and an open face egg salad sandwich. Another variation is the model adopted by 3 Squares Produce. Jack Wilbur, owner and operator, says 3 Squares Produce offers more of a boutique version of a CSA. You still buy your share up-front, but the money is “banked” for you. Then, rather than receiving a traditional CSA bundle, Jack allows you to customize your order, purchasing only the product you want and will use. Each product is priced and after you make your

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Utah Farmers Markets choice, the cost of your order is deducted from your bank. If you want to buy sparingly during the year, so you can take advantage of the later harvests for canning, do it. Like other CSAs, 3 Squares Produce has partnered with other local food providers. If you want a roast, hamburger or other meat products, Jack orders it from Canyon Meadows Ranch. If you want eggs, Jack goes to Clifford Farms. While 3 Square Produce is trying out this new model, they are limiting the shares to 30, and those were sold out fast.

Farmers Market If the farm you contact has sold out the allotted yearly shares, don’t despair. You can still support Utah farmers and artisans by purchasing your produce, and other food stuffs at a local Farmers Market. From Logan to St. George, and Toolee to Vernal, Farmers Markets are cropping up in record numbers, and boomers are flocking to them. In Salt Lake City alone, there are six active Farmers Markets. The largest is held at Pioneer Park with between eight and ten thousand people attending each week. The Saturday Market—with over 150 vendors—offers a variety of farmers, growers, bakeries, prepared food and beverages, and packaged foods. There is also a Downtown Art and Craft Market with more than 90 local artisans display their wares. To add to the excitement, there is always music at the market. Scheduled for July is the Dry Lake Band (July 2nd), Marinade (July 9th), Gary Stoddard and The Usual Suspects (July 16th), The Folka Dots (July 23rd) and Maggie Beers and Julie Mark (July 30th). The Market is open on Saturday mornings from 8 am to 1 pm, June 12 through October 22. For you hard core produce shoppers, the Farmers Market will be open from 4:00pm until dusk with only produce and other food stuffs vendors. Think of it as stopping at the market on your way home from work!

Win-Win Supporting all things Utah is a win-win. We are able to boost the Utah economy, support local growers and artisans and best of all have fresh and delicious food for our tables.

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Participating CSA Farms in utah 3 Squares Produce

Christiansen Family Farm

Lau Family Farm

Sandhill Farms

623 E. Coatsville Ave. Salt Lake City UT 84105 www.3squaresproduce.com/csa

Vernon UT www.christiansenfarm.com

PO Box 337 Soda Springs ID 83276 www.laufamilyfarm.com

Eden UT www.sandhillfarms.org

Appenzell Farm

Park City UT www.coppermoosefarm.com

Little America Organic Orchard

Creekside Lane Organics

748 North 175 East New Harmony UT

375 South Main Street # 219 Moab UT 84532 www.solfoodfarms.com

1146 East 4400 North Hyde Park UT www.appenzellfarm.com

Backyard Urban Garden (B.U.G.) Farms 1136 1st Ave Salt Lake City UT 84103 www.backyardurbangardens.com

Bell Organic Gardens 975 Canyon Breeze Lane Draper UT 84020 www.BellOrganic.com/

Black Island Farms 3178 South 3000 West Syracuse UT 84075 www.blackislandfarms.com

Blue Spring Farm 10855 W 12800 North Tremonton UT 84337

Borski Farms

Copper Moose Farm

3373 S.Creekside Lane Moab Utah 84532 www.creeksidelaneorganics.com

Cricket Song Farm 5221 North 1600 West Beryl UT 84714

East Fams LLC 4910 West Canvasback Lane West Point UT 84015 www.eastfarmscsa.com/

Heritage Valley Poultry 12025 North 10800 West Tremonton UT 84337

Jacob's Cove Heritage Farms 1526 South geneva Road Orem UT 84058 www.jacobsCove.net

Live and Thrive 3000 East 5000 South Holladay UT http://liveandthrive.com

Peacefield Farm 4771 W. 2100 N. Cedar City UT www.peacefieldfarm.net

1290 South 1100 East Salt Lake City UT 84105 http://libertyheightsfresh.com

Tagge’s Famous Fruit

USU Student Organic Farm

1459 Hoytsville Road Dog Holler UT 84017 www.ranui.com

Red Acre Farm

Roberts Ranch and Gardens

Bryan Palmer CSA PO Box 280 Wellsville UT 84339

Late Bloomin’ Heirlooms

Salt Lake City UT

Sustainably Farmed Food at Liberty Heights Fresh

Ranui Gardens

PO Box 538 Paradise UT 84328 garden.lofthouse.com/index.phtml 8103 Old Bingham Hwy West Jordan UT 84088

141 South 6000 West Mendon UT 84325

3431 South HYW 89 Perry UT www.taggesfamousfruit.com

2322 West 4375 North Cedar City UT 84721

Chad's Produce

Sun River Farms

11887 South 4000 West Riverton Utah 84096

Petersen Family Farm

Joseph's Naturally Grown Farm-Garden

251 West 100 South Kaysville UT 84037 www.borskifarms.org/

Sol Food Farms

334 E. Southfield Road Spanish Fork UT 84660 http://robertsranch.org

Sadee's Pride West Valley City

800 East and 1800 North North Logan Utah 84322

Youth Garden Project – Community Supported Agriculture 530 South 400 East Moab UT 84532 www.youthgardenproject.org

Zoe's Garden 1700 Fort Lane Layton UT 84037 www.zoegarden.com

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(RE)ENTERING THE UNDER-EMPLOYED WORKFORCE By Jim Finkelstein

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As we move out of the first Great Recession of the 21st century and the job market begins to return slowly, we are faced with an increasingly new dynamic for job seekers—the war of the generations. Millennials are seeking to enter for the first time, GenXers are seeking to upgrade their positions, Boomers are seeking to, in many cases, re-enter the workplace having had their retirement nest eggs seriously whacked, and Seniors are seeking additional monetary resources and intellectual stimulation. In short, everyone is out there slugging it out for jobs that are still limited in existence. Let’s examine a few of the dynamics in today’s human capital marketplace—underemployment and competition among the generations. Underemployment. The jobs that have returned are, in many cases, a shadow of their former selves. We know that employers are seeking to do more with less, so when jobs reappear, they are offering these juicy morsels to a hungry unemployed workforce at much less than previously. Compensation levels are less, perks are non-existent and benefits are being taken away (or costs shared at a higher level). Those that survived the recession were often asked to take lower level jobs with lower pay. Often these jobs did not fully utilize their pracademic skills—acquired in school or through practical application on the job. This in-place, under-employed worker is a force to be reckoned with as a competitive threat for those trying to enter or return to work. They are hungry for upward mobility and for resuming their career aspirations. Much like 401(k) plans became 201(k) plans the under-employed workforce took major steps back and now wants to get back to where they were at. A note to the under-employed, it is all about skill development. As the market for jobs improves, on the job training won’t get this development done fast enough. It is now about night school, online training and about exponentially increasing your marketability internally through the acquisition of critical competencies to rise above those trying to return to work. Watch out graduating millennials, re-entering boomers or happy to do anything seniors—these under-employed folks are going for the plum jobs from the inside! War of the Generations. During the Great Recession, Mom and Dad were laid off, had their time at work reduced, or took time off to raise the kids and now want to get back in the money making business. Meanwhile the kids were finishing college and

thinking about what they were going to do after their postgraduation vacation and travel, community service or opting to do graduate school right away. And, to boot, their grandparents realized that their savings weren’t going to take them through the rest of their life and candidly not only needed the money but wanted the chance to trade in the golf clubs for some intellectual stimulation. The perfect storm. Generations colliding. Millennials enter as the most technologically proficient generation in history; Boomers have the wisdom of their most recent leadership experiences… and candidly, Seniors just have the passion to be helpful to anyone! We are not ignoring the GenXers, but this generation is so small and seems to be a mash-up of both Millennials and Boomers. So employers have a conundrum. Do they buy a future star, or someone who has been a star in the past? Do they seek the customer service orientation of the Seniors? What skill set are they really seeking? Technological savvy or business experience? Intellectual maturity or emotional maturity? At a minimum, Mom and Dad, you will need to get remedial help from your competitors (your kids) to “get” the bits and bytes necessary to use the tools of today. Kids, you will need to get emotional coaching from your competitors (the parental units) in order to understand how to survive and thrive in the game known as business. And Grandma and Grandpa, your enthusiasm to do anything may not be enough. Get computer coaching from the grandkids and get current on business trends from your kids. So, a war of the generations is emerging. Employed, under-employed, and unemployed workers of all generations are colliding in the marketplace. And no one is going home soon. Everyone is seeking meaning, motivation and above all, money. Be prepared to compete—and compete fiercely. Jim Finkelstein is a student and leader of people in business. With 34+ years of consulting and corporate experience, he has specialized in organizational assessment, development, communications and transformation. Finkelstein received his MBA in Organization Behavior and Development from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1976) and a BA in Psychology and Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut (1974). He owns FutureSense®, Inc. He has experienced business from every possible angle and through every possible change. Websites: http://www. fusethebook.com, http://www.futuresense.com

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It’s officially summer and nothing says summer like the month of July. Even the most stoic of us love to get out, gather with friends, and celebrate the anniversary of our independence, a day unique to Utah—Pioneer Day, and everyday in between. We go to parades and carnivals, have backyard barbecues, and generally…celebrate. There are so many events in July it’s just too much to report on. One thing we noticed was all the fun and free things going on. Could we find an event for everyday in July? Free? No problem. Following is a list of free events throughout Utah.

July 1 Charlie Jenkins Concert Movie Under the Stars—Sandlot America’s Freedom Festival - Balloon Fest

Ogden Amphitheatre State Capitol Lawn Bulldog Field, Provo

July 2 17th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival KPCW Summer Bash

Brian Head Town Mall Park City’s Town Lift

July 3 July 3rd Celebration at Canyons

Park City

July 4 Too numerous to mention July 5 Michael “Boots” Robinson Gale Center of History and Culture Sing Your Song

Murray Park South Jordan Salt Lake Library

✮ ✮ personal fireworks ✮ ✮ For those of you firework enthusiasts who make a yearly trip to Wyoming, good news. The Utah State Legislature passed a bill legalizing the use of “cake” or arial fireworks. The bad news is, because of the wildfire dangers, there are still geographical limits. Find out from your local fire department if your area is affected. And don’t forget—with all the added firepower comes additional responsibility. Some of the cake fireworks shoot as high as 150 feet into the air. If you haven’t taken proper precautions and the firework tips over before it detonates, it could end up going through your neighbors screen door. If it is at all windy, it is recommended that you use stacked brick enclosure to fire from.

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July 6 Concert Series—Sin City Soul

Deer Valley Resort

July 7 Birds, Dinosaurs & Human Nature Evening Hike

Salt Lake Library Big Cottonwood Cyn

July 8

Gallivan Center Ogden Parowan Payson Salina

Concert: Sam Bush & Red Desert Ramblers Movie at the Fort Summer Concert Series Payson Scottish Festival Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival

July 9 The Days of ‘47 Family Fun Day

Fairpark

July 10 The Days of ‘47 All Horse Parade

Sandy Towne Center

July 11 Mondays in the Park Concert Series Utah Symphony Monday Night Movies, Indiana Jones 3

Liberty Park, Salt Lake West Valley Gallivan Center

July 12 Salzburger Echo Concert Red Desert Ramblers Concert

Murray Park Jewish Community Ctr

July 13 Mountain Town Music Concert Series Utah Symphony

Park City Sandy Amphitheater

July 14 Utah Opera & Symphony Annual Quilt Show

Gallivan Center Springville

Free Firework Displays: The South Salt Lake Freedom Fest Saturday, July 2nd Granite High School | 3305 S 500 E | Salt Lake City

July 3rd at The Canyons Sunday, July 3rd-9:30 pm Resort Village | 4000 Canyons Resort Drive | Park City http:// www.couponsherpa.com/images/releases/4thjulybbq.jpg

The Biggest Little 4th of July Celebration in Utah

July 15 Movie Under the Stars, Napoleon Dynamite Utah Capitol

Monday, July 4th -Dusk Magna Copper Park | 8900 W 2600 S | Magna

July 16 Duck Creek Chili Cook-off

Duckcreek Village

Salt Lake City’s 4th of July Celebration at Jordan Park

July 17 Utah County Fair

Spanish Fork

July 18 Monday Night Movies—Indiana Jones 4

Gallivan Center

Monday, July 4th Jordan Park | 1060 S 900 W | Salt Lake City

July 19 Redwood Ranger Adventure Day

Redwood Nature Area

July 20 Mountain Town Music Concert Series

Snow Park

Monday, July 4th Murray Park | 296 East Murray Park Avenue | Murray

July 21 The Music Never Stopped

Park City

Park City 4th of July Celebration

July 22 Children Matinee Series

Murray Park

July 23 Folk & Bluegrass Festival

Gallivan Center

July 24 Park Silly Sunday Market

Park City

July 25 Cedar City Pioneer Days

Cedar City

July 26 Eleanor Roosevelt

Gale Center, So Jordan

July 27 Home Canning 101

USU Extension, SLC

July 28 Celebrating Ten Years of Community Writers SLCC, SLC July 29 Movie Under the Stars—Despicable Me Blast From the Past Car Show Magic N’ Storytelling

State Capitol Lawn Salina Murray Park

July 30 Cardiovascular 5K Run/Walk 2nd Annual RedStone Art Fair

Sugarhouse Park Park City

July 31 2nd Annual RedStone Art Fair

Park City

Murray 2011 Fun Days

Monday, July 4th-Dusk Park City Mountain Resort | 1345 Lowell Avenue | Park City

Sandy’s 4th of July Celebration Monday, July 4th South Towne Promenade | 10000 S and 175 W | Sandy West Jordan Independence Day Festival and Western Stampede Monday, July 4th-10 pm Veterans Memorial Park | 1985 W 7800 S | West Jordan Lehi City Fireworks Monday, July 4th-10 pm Thanksgiving Point Electric Park | 3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way | Lehi

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Resources Advocacy AARP of Utah

801.561.1037 Utah Dept of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Phone: 801.538.3991 www.hsdaas.utah.gov/ Utah State Courts Estate Planning & Probate www.utcourts.gov/howto/wills/ Phone: 801.578.3800 Social Security Administration 1.800.772.1213 www.ssa.gov SAGE Utah Services & Advocacy for GLBTQ Elders www.glccu.com/programs/lgbtq-elders-50

Dental Services Employment Services Legal Services

Utah Legal Services.................800.662.4245

Financial Services Healthcare Resources Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association of Utah 801.265.1944

American Cancer Society of Utah 801.483.1500 American Chronic Pain Association 800.533.3231 American Diabetes Association-Utah 801.363.3024 George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84148 Phone: 801.582.1565

Pet Services Respite Care

Medical Home Portal www.medicalhomeportal.org CHTOP Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Program chtop.org/ARCH/National-Respite-Locator. html helpwithmyparents.org Connecting caregivers and professionals

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Senior Centers

Most Senior Centers supply transportation and meals. They are open Monday through Friday, and the hours varies. Call your center for times.

Davis County

Autumn Glow Center 81 East Center Kaysville, UT 84037 Phone: 801.544.1235 Golden Years Center 726 South 100 East Bountiful, UT 84010 Phone: 801.295.3479 Heritage Center 140 East Center Clearfield, UT 84015 Phone: 801. 773.7065

Salt Lake County Columbus Senior Center 2531 South 400 East Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Phone: 801.412.3295 Draper Senior Center 12350 South 800 East Draper, UT 84020 Phone: 801.572.6342 Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center 4851 West 4715 South Salt Lake City, UT 84118 Phone: 801.965.9183 Friendly Neighborhood Center 1992 South 200 East Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Phone: 801.468.2781 Harman Senior Recreation Center 4090 South 3600 West West Valley City, UT 84119 Phone: 801.965.5822 Kearns Senior Center 4850 West 4715 South Salt Lake City, UT 84118 Phone: 801.965.9183 Liberty City Center 251 East 700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801.532.5079 Magna Center 9228 West 2700 South Magna, UT 84044 Phone: 801.250.0692 Midvale Senior Center 350 West Park Street 7610 S) Midvale, UT 84047 Phone: 801.566.6590

Mount Olympus Senior Center 1635 East Murray Holladay Road Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Phone: 801.274.1710 Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bend Senior Center 300 North 1300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Phone: 801.596.0208 Riverton Senior Center 12891 South Redwood Road Riverton, UT 84065 Phone: 801.254.7609 Sandy Senior Center 9310 South 1300 East Sandy, UT 84094 Phone: 801.561.3265 South Jordan Senior Center 10778 South Redwood Road South Jordan, UT 84095 Phone: 801.302.1222 Sunday Anderson Westside Senior Center 868 West 900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: 801.538.2092 Taylorsville Senior Citizen Center 4743 South Plymouth View Dr. Taylorsville, UT 84123 Phone: 801.293.8340 Tenth East Senior Center 237 South 1000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone: 801.538.2084 West Jordan Center 8025 South 2200 West West Jordan, UT 84088 Phone: 801.561.7320

Washington County Council on Aging www.washco.utah.gov/contact The Washington County Council on Aging provides services for senior citizens 60 and older. These include classes (pottery, painting, aerobics, yoga, square dancing, and computer training) tax assistance during tax season and other services. Nutrition is a main focus of the senior centers. In-house meals are served as well as Meals on Wheels. The following centers are supported in part through the donations of those patrons who use the facilities. Gayle & Mary Aldred Senior Center 245 North 200 West St. George , UT 84770 435.634 . 5743 Washington County Senior Citizens 150 East 100 South Street Enterprise, UT 84725 435.878.2557

Hurricane Senior Citizens Center 95 N 300 W Hurricane, UT 84737 435.635.2089

Volunteering

Utah State Parks Volunteer Coordinator 1594 W North Temple, 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (801) 537-3445 robinwatson@utah.gov The Nature Conservancy in Utah www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/utah/volunteer/ Volunteer Match www.volunteermatch.org/ United Way www.unitedwayucv.org/volunteer/ Utah Commission on Volunteers volunteers.utah.gov/ Red Butte Garden Call 801-585-5688 No More Homeless Pets in Utah 8029 South 700 East Sandy, UT 84070 801-432-2124 To include your services in this space call 801.201.1401