Boom Magazine June 2015

JUNE 2015

The Importance of

South Bend

Celebrating

150 Years Here Comes

The Sun

The Pursuit of

Hoppyness

Proud To Be An American

Your guide to living locally and loving life!

HEALTH • TRAVEL • FAMILY • PETS • HOBBIES RECIPES • EVENTS • FINANCE • LIFE MAY 2015

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The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up Reviewed By: Lynell Wolff

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Braised Balsamic Chicken

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Loving Animals Are In Need Of Families

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How You Can “Work It” On The Job: Staying Fit At Work

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Here Comes The Sun

By: Bridget Hardy, Fitness Specialist By: Blanche Russell

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Day Trip: Fair Oaks Farms, Indiana By: Phyllis Rose

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Movie Trivia: The Return Of James Bond

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The Pursuit Of Hoppyness

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Flowers, Garden Grown And Wild, Make Edible Treats

By: Margo & Jim Bell By: Chuck Bergman By: Evie Kirkwood

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Celebrating Father’s Day With Grandpa

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Remembering South Bend For 150 Years

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Proud To Be An American

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By: Rita Miller By: Rita Miller

By: Pam Gunterman

THE PLANNER 30

Boom Events to Put in Your Planner

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on the cover

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest tost to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”

Protect Your Skin This Summer!

How “Hoppy” Do You Like It?

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Celebrate Father’s Day For Grandpa!

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The Ever Changing Jobs In South Bend!

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Phyllis Rose Phyllis Rose is a freelance writer and editor from Vicksburg, Michigan. For nine years, she wrote a day trip column for the Kalamazoo Gazette, visiting hundreds of places in the Michiana area.

Evelyn Kirkwood

Evelyn Kirkwood is Director of St. Joseph County Parks in Indiana and host of Outdoor Elements, which is broadcast Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM on WNIT Public Television.

Chuck Bergman

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I try each and every recipe that BOOM has in their magazine. They have all turned out delicious!”

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I love reading the articles on keeping a strong relationship with your grandchildren.”

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Chuck Bergman is a local Michiana marketing professional and an avid home brewer. He fell in love with craft beer a few years ago and has never looked at beer the same way. He encourages everyone to support local breweries, home brew stores and be willing to ‘experience new tastes.’

RITa miller Rita Miller is a CPA in public practice, a mom of four, an avid reader and serves on two boards in the community. She has worked with a variety of industries, including medical professional services, real estate development and rental and retail establishments.

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On June 21st, we will all celebrate Father's Day! But, let's not forget one of the most important father's...the grandfathers!

Below are a few gift suggestions that the grandkids can give to their one and only grandpas!

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DELPHINE: Hello, I am a lovely

year old rabbit that is looking for my forever home. I am a female that is very soft and I like to be held. I love my hay, chew treats and really need a home to call my own.

COSIMA: Hello, I am a sweet

and loving two year old spayed Beagle and Pit Bull Terrier Mix that is ready for some treats and spoiling in a home of my own. I do like other dogs and wouldn’t mind a canine sibling. I have great manners and would love to take some classes, we would have so much fun!

JOKER: I am a playful handsome and happy guy. I can ride on your shoulder and be your good luck charm. I am two years old and have been neutered. I also like tummy rubs and scratches. Take me home and make me your "fur� ever cat.

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To ensure safe sun practices, a comprehensive plan including the following behaviors is recommended: • Apply a broad spectrum 30-50 SPF sunscreen generously (on average a one-ounce shot glass per application) 15-30 minutes before exposure and reapply it when needed.

• Wear protective clothing: long sleeves, pants, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

• Protect often-missed areas such as the ears, back of neck, part in the hair, and tops of feet (look for newer sunscreens with disappearing colorants making it easier to see missed areas).

• Monitor your UV exposure with a device designed to measure it, such as one of the new wrist-bands which beep when you’ve had enough sun.

• Check the day’s UV Index (issued daily by the National Weather Service) before venturing into the sun (also minimize exposure between the hours of 10AM and 4PM during summer).

• Avoid tanning beds (get your bronze look from self-tanning products).

• Eat foods naturally rich in Vitamin D as well as Vitamin D-fortified ones and consider taking Vitamin-D supplements.

• Use a water-resistant sun product to help prevent perspiration and sunscreen from running into your eyes.

• Avoid over-exposure to sun while near water, sand, or snow (as these reflect and intensify sun).

Know where to turn.

Don’t let the sun catch you crying. Following these steps can make your time in the sun healthier and happier. No one enjoys being a painful lobster-red, shedding one’s skin like a snake, having skin the texture of alligator-hide with spots like a leopard’s (not to malign those members of the animal kingdom). But let’s not lose sight of what lies beneath appearance, and that is our skin’s health. No amount of bronze glow is worth risking it. Here’s wishing you a great and safe summer! •••

Bad luck seemed to be obsessed with Larry Bybee.

In recent years, he had suffered through a stroke, a heart transplant, and the loss of his job. Times were hard, and he and his fiancée Louise were convinced it couldn’t get any worse. But, they were sadly mistaken. After skirting death on several occasions, Larry was diagnosed with cancer.

Now, unable to pay their bills and the utility company theatening to shut off power in their home, Larry and Louise were expected in Chicago for emergency surgery. As their world fell apart, it was clear they needed help. That’s when they turned to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. And they’re sure glad they did.

Along with much needed prayer and counseling, St. Vincent de Paul provided both financial assistance and the peace of mind necessary to fight cancer. Today, Larry is cancer free and Louise, well, she couldn’t be more grateful.

Larry’s story shows how our mission to help others impacts real lives. If you’d like to help us help others, simply visit us online.

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Got grandkids?

Then get “mooooving” and herd them to Fair Oaks Farms, 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, Indiana, for an “udderly” delightful day down on the farm to introduce them to farm life as it was when you were a child and what it’s like now. And you’ll have “sow” much fun while learning all about pigs, cows, milk and the power of poop.

Dave and I arrived at the farm’s Adventure Center just in time to board the Pig Adventure bus which took us to the Visitor Center at the pig barns, unlike any pig barns you’ve ever seen. The Visitor Center is full of interactive displays such as the “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” wall with a farm scene where several buildings and figures are highlighted. Touch those highlighted areas to learn more about them through text or video. Video games on the floor had kids going “hog wild” trying to win. The “Pigipedia” display tells all about pigs, including their sensitivity to stray voltage increases and how Fair Oaks keeps their pigs safe.

Soon, our guide invited us into the simulated shower room where children - young and old - enjoyed waving their arms and wiggling their bodies to create bubbles on the video walls.

This shows how farm workers must be decontaminated before handling the pigs since human germs can make pigs sick.

Once through the shower, we were free to wander the carpeted halls and look down through the viewing windows into the pens where huge sows were feeding at least 14 piglets at a time. If they weren’t suckling, the piglets were sleeping snuggled up against their siblings. More active ones bounced all around their pens. You’ll be glad to know that a special ventilation system minimizes the pig farm smell.

In one area, you can actually see piglets being born, but if that’s not your thing, wait a few minutes and you’ll be invited to gather around a window to see a newborn piglet, about two hours old. Holding a tiny piglet with his little snout and face sticking out of a blanket, a worker answered our questions through the microphone and speaker system.

We learned that the piglet weighed about three pounds, the hair on his skin feels like peach fuzz and that piglets can walk within 15 minutes of birth. He’s wrapped in a blanket because he hasn’t quite adjusted to the cooler temperatures outside the womb.

From there, we wandered along to other viewing areas to learn about pig raising including artificial insemination. In fact, we saw several technicians down on the floor actually performing the procedure. Then, it was back to the Adventure Center where we changed to the black and white “Cow Bus” for the Cow Adventure. First, we drove through the cow barn to see the cows and new calves. Again, there’s no up close and personal contact because of the danger of human contamination.

Inside the milking house viewing area, we watched modern milking practices. The cows calmly step up on the rotary carousel, ride around as milk is pumped out of their udders, and then just as calmly they step off the carousel at the end when the machine automatically detaches itself from the udders. Then, the cows head back to the barns for more socializing at the drinking fountain. After all, they need to drink 25-50 gallons of water a day. They have to get on with eating, too, since each cow eats 90 pounds of food a day.

Before leaving the viewing area, our guide pointed to two metal pipes along the wall, asking us to touch them. The outer pipe was warm at 101.5 degrees, the milk’s temperature as it comes out of the cow before being cooled. The other pipe was much cooler, the temperature of the milk for shipping.

Back at the Adventure Center, we explored the exhibits where kids were having fun with the interactive games from the magnetic climbing wall, the Calcium Climber, to trying to attach the milking machine to a cow’s udders. It’s just a cow statue, of course, so it’s easier than dealing with a real cow’s twitching tail and hopping hooves. Whatever game they were playing, the kids were squealing with delight.

In "Cows to Kilowatts,” we learned about the power of poop as the farm’s manure is changed into biogas to produce enough electricity to run the farm and also into clear liquid to water the fields and into solids which are used for fertilizer.

Our final adventure was viewing the 3-D movie, “Milk: From Grass to Glass,” full of fun surprises while teaching us about how cows turn grass into milk.

We stopped at the Cheese Factory, housing the farm’s gift shop and cafe.

You can look into the cheese making process behind some glass walls, but no production was going on while we were there. That just gave us more time to shop for and purchase yummy chocolates and cheese.

Then, it was time for lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant, the farm-totable restaurant which just opened last July. Dave ordered the baconwrapped meatloaf with smashed potatoes while I ordered the Pig Adventure, a barbecue pork sandwich with coleslaw and fries. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful.

Of course, we had dessert: Farmhouse Carrot Cake for Dave and Mile High Chocolate Cake for me. Dave reacted with shock as the waitress approached with our desserts. They were huge! I have never had a chocolate cake that I couldn’t pig out on to the very last crumb - until this time. We had to ask for boxes to take about 2/3 of the cakes home.

On the way to the car, we detoured to Mooville, the farm’s outdoor play area. Kids will enjoy the String Cheese Maze, the Dairy Air jumping pillow, and Udder Heights, a 25-foot-tall milk bottle for climbing a perfect place for kids to use up the energy garnered from being down on the farm.

So, head with your herd to Fair Oaks and have fun until the cows come home.

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ave you ever been sitting at the bar enjoying one of your favorite craft beers when you hear, “wow, that is too hoppy!” This exclamation could be from excitement or just the opposite, being repulsed by the beer. Maybe you’ve shared similar thoughts yourself when trying a new beer.

But was exactly does hoppy mean when describing a beer? Personally, I think it means different things to different beer drinkers. For some it is the bitterness value, for others it may be the hop flavor, while for still others it may just be a general term for a style of beer that they are unfamiliar with.

To fully comprehend hoppyness, we need to understand why and how hops are used in beer. This information increases our knowledge of craft beer, and I think helps us to expand our palette and enjoy different styles of beer. Without further adieu, let us begin our pursuit of hoppyness!

The Bitter the Better Besides acting as a natural preservative, hops provide three essential traits to all styles of craft beer. First, hops add bitterness and help create a balance with the sweet malts in a beer. Second, hops add flavor to your brew. And finally hops can add aroma, often called nose, to beer.

Have you ever seen the letter “IBU” listed on a beer container or on the serving board of your favorite craft beer establishment? This is a very important element of all craft beer that many are unaware of. IBU stands for International Bittering Units and is used by brewers and BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) to define the amount of bitterness in a beer.

All hops add bitterness to beer, but different styles of hops provide different amounts of bitterness. Without going into technical detail, all styles of hops have an alpha percentage listing. A high alpha hop imparts more bitterness than a low alpha hop. The brewer determines the quantity and when to add the hops during the brew process to achieve the desired bitterness value for that style of beer.

The perceived bitterness works in balance with the malt profile of a beer. Light styles like American Lager, Blond Ale, and Kölsch use lighter malts and have a lower IBU rating, often in the 10-20 range. These styles are often brewed using low alpha hops in smaller quantities.

American Pale Ales and IPAs are defined by their hop bitterness. Many IPAs fall in the 40-75 IBU range, with Imperial IPAs going up to 100 IBUs! Styles that embrace bitterness often use larger quantities of high alpha hops at various stages of brewing to achieve this level of hoppyness.

It all comes back to hops and malts working in balance. Many craft beer drinkers don’t realize that darker styles of beer, like porters and stouts, have high IBU values. An American Stout is defined as having 35-75 IBUs and Russian Imperial Stouts can go as high as 90. But we don’t perceive the hop bitterness in these beers because the darker malts help provide a balance and often dominate the taste of the beer.

Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy Hop flavor and aroma work together to provide a unique experience with craft beer. Besides selecting hops for their bittering value, brewers also select hops for flavor and nose.

Hops are often classified as “bittering” or “aroma.” Some varieties of hops combine a high alpha percentage with a unique flavor so can be used to provide both bitterness and aroma to a beer. But most styles combine different varieties of hops to achieve the desired balance of bittnerness, flavor, and aroma.

Time for a little more brewing 101. Bittering hops are usually added near the beginning of the brew boil, allowing the alpha oils to be extracted from the hops. Hops are added near the end of the boil to impart more flavor and aroma. And styles that embrace a strong hop nose add a step called dry hopping, where aroma hops are added after fermentation, really giving the beer a hoppy nose.

Hop aroma descriptions can be quite flowery (pardon the pun – a hop is a flower) and a little confusing. Terms like spicy, earthy, grassy, citrusy, and piney are often used to describe a hop profile. I don’t know about you, but when I hear piney, my mind goes right to Pine-Sol or car air fresheners. Not an aroma I want associated with a craft beer. And what does earthy mean … that it tastes like dirt?

Luckily these are just descriptions and the true flavor of hops are not quite so extreme or untantalizing. When someone says a beer is too hoppy, they may not be describing the bitterness, but rather the individual may be more sensitive to the flavor or aroma of the hops. Some breweries, like Stone and 3 Floyds, embrace hoppiness in many of their beer offerings. Locally, Bare Hands Brewing employs some interesting and aggressive flavor and aroma hops in their beers.

If you are really interested in hop aromas and want to understand the terminology, the internet is a great research tool. But honestly, just trying different styles of beer and discussing with other craft beer lovers will give you a better understanding of hop flavors and aromas.

Hoppy to Help I hope this has been a helpful tutorial on how hops impact beer and are essential to defining many styles of beer. Now you should have a better understanding when someone says a beer is too hoppy or the brewer describes it as a “hop-bomb.”

You know that hops impart bitterness, while also having a big impact on flavor and aroma. But remember that with any style of beer, it is all about balance. The best beers are crafted with the right balance of hops and malts to achieve a perfect example of that style. Thus ends our pursuit of hoppyness. •••

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Celebrating

Father’s Day

By: Rita Miller

With Grandpa

Father’s Day 1990, my newborn was crying his eyes out. I was holding him, trying to soothe him when my husband came in and reached over to pick something off of the floor.

Right at that very second, the baby turned slightly and threw up directly on top of my husband’s head! Now that was a memorable Father’s Day! I wish I could say all the Father’s Day celebrations after that were as treasured, but the truth is, we’ve run out of ideas for Dad. We started with neat things like personalized picture frames, dad mugs and plaster footprints. We moved on to school artwork turned into paperweights, canvas prints and posters. The next few years were shirts and ties. It’s over, the creative gifts are done.

Thankfully, with grandkids, we can start anew!

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A Game Of Cards

One of the best things to do with Grandpa is to spend time with him, doing what he likes best. My husband likes games. Nothing is more fun than a round of Rummy and all that is needed is a deck of cards!

Rummy is an easy game for kids. There are 13 rounds and each round has a specific number of cards that are dealt. Each round consists of runs (cards in sequence) or sets (group of like cards). Not difficult to learn and really fun to play! I’ll never forget one Rummy game with extended family; Aunt Marion’s arm went numb and no one even asked if it was a stroke or a heart attack, they just yelled at her to keep playing. She went on to live until age 99, so she may have been faking the numb arm. We never found out.

If Rummy is too intricate, Go Fish and Uno are easy card games for kids. Both are available at any local Walmart or Meijer store. Uno even has a version that is waterproof so you can take it to the beach! The cards are so portable that they make a good item to carry at all times in a purse. When Grandpa is stuck at the Outlet Mall, he can sit right down with the kids and play a round of Uno. Keeps everyone happy!

Take Me Out To A Ball Game

Another thing that Grandpa likes is a South Bend Cubs day. Tickets range from $9 to $11 and can be purchased online at www.southbendcubs.com. The park is right downtown in South Bend. Get to the park early, enjoy the sunshine and watch the Cubs play! The food is great and the atmosphere is electric. Kids will enjoy the fanfare, and some kids might even be interested in learning the basics of baseball. Grandpa can explain the rules and give some statistical information that amazes us and we all enjoy spending time together as a family.

Two upcoming good events: on July 1st, there will be fireworks after the game and July 23rd is Super Hero Night. Kids, 12 and under, get in free with a paying adult. Parking on that night is only $2!

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Many Grandpas like to golf. All ages of children can participate in that activity.

For years, our kids attended the Junior Golf at Studebaker. On weekends, Dad could practice with them, no pressure to play all 9 holes, just play for fun.

Everyone is tired at the end of a round of golf! Grandpa would love a treat from Coldstone Creamery or Dairy Queen!

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Yes, Father’s Day is new to us again. It’s nice to have some new activities to share with Dad and Grandpa. I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day this year! ••• boom | JUNE 2015

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he 1999 school year was a memorable one for our family. Our son was a 4th grader at Swanson Elementary. His teacher, Debbie Newbill, not only became a lifelong friend, but she instilled a lifelong love of history in all of us. Fourth grade was mandated time for public schools in South Bend to teach a yearlong history class that emphasized heavily on the Michiana area. The students covered all the big topics such as the importance of the St Joe River, the fur trade and the Native American influence. We visited the Pierre Navarre Cabin, the Center for History Museum and the Council Oak tree where LaSalle signed the Miami Treaties. It was important for the students to see how South Bend developed from its inception in 1865.

We are now preparing to celebrate the 150th birthday of South Bend. Many changes have taken place in the area. In early years, our economy relied on industries that used the river, we moved on to industries that relied on the railroad and we’ve ended up today with industries that have nothing to do with either resource!

Many people in town may not realize that South Bend is home to an industry that specializes in commercial staffing. Peoplelink Group is located right in downtown South Bend, right on the St Joe River. They have placed hundreds of thousands of people in jobs, both temporary and permanent, since their inception in 1989.

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The men behind all this are William “Bill” Wilkinson, his son, W. Jay Wilkinson and son-in-law Jay W. Mattern. Bill came to the area 26 years ago, purchased a small staffing firm, and shepherded it into the 21st largest staffing firm in the United States! Bill is now in his 80’s, and he has seen plenty of changes in the South Bend area in the last three decades. I had the opportunity to talk with Bill about South Bend and the changes he’s seen.

A local restaurant owner told me that years ago, he needed staffing, contacted Peoplelink and arranged to have an event staffed. He was completely surprised when Bill himself came to the event and guaranteed that the staffing would be satisfactory. That evening was a success and many more followed, with the two companies maintaining a long relationship. I asked Bill for this thoughts on this. He maintains that “If you do the right thing… “ you will always succeed.

In the early 80’s, the economy was dismal. Many college graduates were looking for jobs and companies were reluctant to hire permanent employees. Bill had spent 30 years at Central Soya after completing a turn in the Army during the Korean War. He saw the employment landscape changing and he jumped into the idea of providing temporary staffing to businesses. In those early years, Bill did much of the interviewing himself, talking to potential candidates, assessing their skills.

Looking at South Bend today, the merchants have banded together in many ways, to bolster the downtown area, to revitalize the economy. They have worked tirelessly to let consumers know that South Bend is a destination, a consumer friendly destination! The addition of the South Bend Cubs promises to be a big boon to the economy, and other industries have brought new ventures to South Bend. Doing the right thing never went out of style!

He remembers one interview in particular. A good looking young man, in a suit, came in to be interviewed. He was personable and pleasant, but rudimentary questions puzzled him. He couldn’t tell time unless he looked at a digital watch, and he couldn’t do long division. Bill recognized immediately that this young man was not going to go far in life with such minimal skills. He sat him down and in under an hour had taught him long division! He confronted the principal at the local school and told him that lack of these basic skills was hurting the students, offered to work with the personnel at the school to get these children up to speed with basics, and proceeded to follow thru with his offer.

Bill recognized that employment candidates needed basic skills or employers would not hire them. I asked Bill about the employee pool now, in 2015. How do the candidates stack up now? He responded that basic skills never go out of style.

We need to concentrate on top quality schools to train our workforce of the future. Standardized testing, school/teacher grades and other assessment tools have all been introduced in the last 20 years, as educators work to provide the basics and beyond to their students.

It’s exciting to look forward, but as South Bend turns 150 years old this year, it is important to look back, learn from mistakes, and work toward a better future. Yes, times have changed, but South Bend has persevered and grown. Here’s to the next 150! ••• boom | JUNE 2015

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n the statue of liberty, in New York Harbor, is inscribed: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest tost to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.�

These words have welcomed and inspired many as they entered this country. As summer gets into full swing and July 4th approaches we all take on a more patriotic tone in dress and dĂŠcor.

Recently, I had the chance to attend an immigration ceremony at the district court house in South Bend. What a wonderful opportunity to observe the honor that is given to something which many of us take for granted. Forty-nine new citizens were welcomed that day from 21 different countries. The court room, where the ceremony was taking place, was filled to overflowing with family and friends there to support and applaud. For these new citizens this ceremony marked the end of a long journey that had taken months for some and years for others to complete. The air was filled with excitement as the moment they had been waiting for approached. The patriotic music and slides served as a prelude for the ceremony and set the tone.

At last the bailiff announced that all should rise for the entrance of the presiding judge and with that the preceding began. A representative of homeland security presented the class to the judge to be accepted for citizenship. Each prospective new citizen rose and announced their native country as they were introduced. The judge then shared with all a short history of our country highlighting the hardships faced and sacrifices made by our forefathers to provide us with the rights and

freedoms we all enjoy. And then it was here, that moment all had been waiting for when the new citizens rose and took the oath of citizenship. The pride on the faces of these new citizens was priceless. Their joy filled us all as we rose and together recited the pledge of allegiance and the stars spangled banner was played.

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Representatives of the Indiana State Bar, our local congressman and senator addressed the new citizens welcoming and congratulating them, but also reminding them that with the rights and freedoms of citizenship comes responsibilities. As I listened to the speakers and observed the class I was reminded of how very fortunate I am to be a citizen of these great United States and it also reminded me that with my own citizenship came those same responsibilities.

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It was most fitting that also in attendance that day was a high school class who had been touring the court house to observe the legal system in action. I can’t imagine that they didn’t leave the court room that day inspired to become productive and involved citizens. As we celebrate the 4th this year amidst the cookouts and fireworks let us pause to remember those who came before us and renew our commitment to insure that: government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. •••

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In The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of De-cluttering and Organizing, Marie Kondo identifies tidying as a skill like cooking or sewing but unlike these other skills it isn’t taught. People pick up what they know from observation or magazines. But, the author goes further by elevating tidying to an expression of who we want to be. Clutter is described as a distraction from the heart of a different issue. An outward sign of a deeper problem.

The KonMari Method is divided into categories and regardless of the category the same approach is used. First, every item in a category – such as clothing – is gathered from the entire home and placed on the floor. Then, as each article is picked up, the owner must answer the question “does this spark joy?” This question is asked about everything from the sweater your mom gave you last Christmas to the Latin textbook you haven’t looked at in 40 years but still keep.

Clients are cautioned not to respond ‘maybe’ too often or Kondo will intervene.

She will not make the decision but will ask the necessary questions to help the client make the decision.

Written with authority, Ms. Kondo gives many examples of how she learned the art of tidying not only by reading what others have written but also from trial and error. Truths about human nature consistently validate her methods. Mental attitude, clearly defined strategy, and techniques perfected by the “preeminent guru of tidiness” (London Times) prepares clients to answer honestly the question: “does this spark joy?” By embracing Kondo’s method people decide not what to own but how to live. Clients are encouraged to thank the items being discarded for service provided. By putting things in order the future is open to new ideas.

Marie Kondo has a three-month waiting list for lessons in her KonMari Method of organizing. The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up has sold over two million copies becoming an international bestseller in Japan, Germany and the UK. This small book was fascinating and at times shocking. Key points are in bold text. The KonMari method may appear rigid but its purpose is fulfilled in a special way for each person. Marie Kondo has spent her life perfecting the KonMari Method of tidying up and believes it will change your life and I think she is correct. ••• 24

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1. Father’s Day/Grandfather’s Day 2. The First Day Of Summer!

3. Sharing Sangria With Our Friends 4. Trying New Group Fitness Classes (ZUMBA!) 5. Eating Outside At Home Or In Restaurants 6. Gardening In The Afternoon 7. Evening Walks 8. DIY Outdoor Projects-Repurposing Old Décor 9. Golf Dates & Tennis Matches 10. Buying Fresh Flowers For Yourself 11. Babysitting The Grandchildren While Their Parents Are At Work 12. The Smell Of Fresh Cut Grass 13. Electric Wax Warmers 14. Riding Bicycles 15. Drive-In Movie Theater

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JUNE 2015 Events

The following listing includes events around town. Always call ahead for updates.

June 1st

June 5th

9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park-Osceola

11:45 A.M. - 1:15 P.M. Jon R. Hunt Plaza-Downtown South Bend

Tai Chi by the Pond

Join a certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructor for lessons by the pond. Tai Chi is a great way to add more movement to your life and improve your health and wellness. Class will be outdoors as weather permits, indoors in event of rain. To register call 574/6543155. This event occurs weekly on Monday.

June 2nd

Exercise in the Garden

5:30 A.M. – 6:00 A.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens-Elkhart

Are you looking to start exercising? Or do you want to get back into exercising? Join Dr. Mark Lindholm from Natural Health Family Chiropractic (NHFC) at Wellfield Botanic Gardens (WBG) every Tuesday morning in June at 5:30 A.M. to learn the latest strategies for getting the most of your time spent exercising. Classes are free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather and exercise. Wear closed toed tennis-shoes. Arrive a little before class is scheduled to begin. For more information contact NHFC at 574-262-4402 or visit WBG website www.wellfieldgardens.org.

June 4th

Yoga in the Garden

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Experience the tranquility of a relaxing hour of Yoga amongst beautiful blooms and gentle waterfalls. Beginning on June 4th Wellfield Botanic Gardens is offering weekly yoga classes June through September. Kristen Smith-Myers and Barbara Naranche from Tree of Life Yoga Center are leading classes on Thursdays from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and Saturdays from 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. Classes are open to all levels, from yoga beginners to experienced. Classes are $7 per session for members and $10 per session for non-members. Bring a yoga mat or towel and dress comfortably.

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Fridays by the Fountain

The Morris Performing Arts Center is pleased to present the outdoor lunch-time concert series, Fridays by the Fountain on the Jon R. Hunt Plaza, in front of the Morris Theater, each summer between the months of June and August. The concert series traditionally runs every other Friday and features live entertainment from local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk and Country bands.

Meet Me On The Island

5:30 P.M. South Bend Museum Of Art

Meet Me On The Island will be featuring art, refreshments and music by Bill “Stix” Nicks and The Motown Machine. Tickets are $5 per person.

Don’t Kick The Turkeys

7:00 P.M. Essenhaus Heritage Hall-Middlebury

This full-length comedy is about Reverend Thompson’s third day as pastor of New Hope Church, his secretary lays down the laws of the office, the janitor is “fixing” everything in sight, the most prestigious member of the congregation is on the war path and an eccentric lay-person presents some far out ideas for Sunday morning’s special. Tickets range from $14-30. For more information, please visit their website at www.essenhaus.com.

June 6th

Family Learn to Fish

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park-Osceola

Join us for a FREE introductory workshop designed specifically for families to learn how to fish together. Families will learn a little fish biology and gain some basic fishing skills.

Participants will then have the opportunity to practice on the pond. No experience is needed. No fishing license required during the workshop. All equipment will be provided.

Registration required by June 2nd and to register call 574/654-3155.

Coffee On The Piazza

9:30 A.M. Ruthmere Museum-Elkhart

Coffee on the Piazza invites guest to relax in Ruthmere’s luxury, peruse the daily news and savor a complimentary cup of premium coffee. Admission to the grounds and gardens is free during this event.

June 7th

Beginner Canoe and Kayak Lessons 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

Join certified instructor Ted Beatty for a basic canoe/kayak lesson including safety, paddling strokes, loading/unloading and transporting a canoe/kayak. Fee includes gate fee and use of canoe/kayak, paddle and life jacket.

Registration and payment are required by June 3rd. To register call 574-654-3155.

Women Experience the Outdoors: Disc Golf and Desserts

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park-Osceola

We’re kicking off Women’s Week for disc golf with a ladies only game. Learn the basics of disc golf, play a round, and have dessert.

Everyone will go home with a disc golf disc suited for beginners, so you can come back later in the week and play again! Register by June 1st. To register call 574-654-3155.

June 8th

Meditation Yoga

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Elkhart Environmental Center

Do you enjoy yoga? Would you like to try yoga, but don’t know where to start? The Elkhart Environmental Center hosts a monthly introductory yoga class led by Kristen Smith-Myers, RYT 500, from Tree of Life Yoga Center in Elkhart. The class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner, including beginners! It is recommended that you refrain from eating several hours before the class, bring a yoga mat or towel and dress comfortably. Advance registration is required.

Call 574-293-5070 to register.

June 11th

Jerry Seinfeld

7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center-South Bend

encourage healthy living. These activities include yoga, Zumba, cardio dance and jazzercise.

America's premier comedian, JERRY SEINFELD, will be performing his signature stand-up routine. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2015. For ticket pricing, please visit their website at www.MorrisCenter.org or call 800-537-6415.

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June 12th

June 21st

9:00 P.M. Gridiron Plaza At College Football Hall Of Fame-South Bend

9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

Outdoor Film Series

The Outdoor Film Series is free to the community by Downtown South Bend in partnership with Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Screenings are free to the public and held at the Gridiron at dusk. Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets, chairs and snacks.

June 14th

Summer 2015 Family Days: Stories in Art 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Snite Museum Of Art-Notre Dame

Once upon a time at the Snite Museum there were amazing works of art that had fascinating stories to tell. Discover some of these stories and create your own family story at Family Day! Family Days are free and open to all. They include gallery explorations, art making, refreshments and more! For more information, please visit their website at www.sniteartmuseum.nd.edu.

The Oak Ridge Boys

7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Morris Performing Arts Center-South Bend

Few Country music groups have had the enduring popularity, cultural significance, or crossover success of THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. With their first Number 1 hit "I'll Be True To You," the Oak Ridge Boys showcased a vocal harmony steeped in tradition and cutting edge at the same time. For tickets, please visit their website at www.MorrisCenter.org or call 800-537-6415.

June 20th

Summer Fitness Series 8:00 A.M. Downtown South Bend

DTSB has partnered with local fitness organizations to provide a free outdoor summer fitness program at the Gridiron in Downtown South Bend every Saturday to

All Day Downtown Elkhart

The Elkhart Jazz Festival showcases more than 100 performers and draws an audience of 15,000 to our community celebration of America’s class art form-jazz. Prices range from $17.50-400. For more information, please visit their website at www. elkhartjazzfestival.com

Father's Day Ice Cream "Float" Grab a paddle and hold the root beer... This is not your usual ice cream float! Reserve your canoe and make a day to play, explore and create memories while enjoying a 4 mile trip down the St. Joseph River. Cool down upon your return with a root beer float. All equipment and basic instruction will be provided.

Registration and payment are required by June 18. To register call 574-654-3155.

June 22nd

Summer Restaurant Week All Day Downtown South Bend

Downtown South Bend is the place to go for great food, drinks and entertainment.

Each restaurant offers a distinctive style, ambiance and entertainment options. Prices range from $5-100.

June 24th

Archery Lesson

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. St. Patrick’s County Park

Join a local archery instructor for archery lessons. Get hands-on experience with all the equipment and enjoy a personalized shooting lesson. Registration and payment are required by June 22nd. To register call 574-654-3155.

June 27th

3rd Annual Hannah & Friends 5K Run and Fun Walk 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Hannah & Friends

Help us take the "DIS" out of disabilities!!

The 3rd Annual Hannah & Friends 5K Run & Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Hannah & Friends Neighborhood.

This run/walk is not only a chance for the community to participate in a fitness activity and support a local cause, but it is also a unique opportunity to bring together

individuals of all abilities. Through the event we hope to further our mission of awareness and compassion by asking the community to help us take the ‘dis’ out of disabilities.

The courses wind around the horse pastures, garden pathways and shady trails of Hannah & Friends Neighborhood. Come enjoy the scenery and support a local cause! Spirit stations, Hawaiian theme and inspirational signs along the course make this truly a fun event! Cost is $20 for 5K Run and $15 for Fun Walk. For more information, please visit http://hannahandfriends.org/index.php/ calendar/events/hannah-friends-5k-runfun-walk.

Mishawaka Summerfest 5K 8:00 A.M. Merrifield Park

Join the City of Mishawaka and the Mishawaka Parks Department for their annual Mishawaka Summerfest 5K Run. Fee is $3 per person. For more information or to get registered, go to www.mishawaka.in.gov/ summerfest or call 574-258-1664.

June 28th

Michiana Brits 28th Annual British Car Show

10:00 A.M. Welcome Center, Saint Mary’s College

British vehicles of all marques and vintage on Dalloway Green, free admission and parking for the public. Bring a can of food for the “Help Michiana Brits Drive Out Hunger” donation to the Northern Indiana Food Bank.

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