Boomers & Beyond OCT 2016

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

October 2016

INSIDE • Tailgate in Style

Fall Excursion to Chelsea, Michigan • Leaving a Financial Legacy Singletrack Trail Coming to Oak Openings • Perfect Pumpkin Recipes

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

Jennifer Ruple and Mary Helen Darah at V Collection in Sylvania, Ohio.

We celebrate the season of jeans, scarves, pumpkin lattes, vibrant colors and, of course, football. Get off road by biking a singletrack trail that will soon be coming to our area (pg. 3). Find the perfect pumpkin dessert (pg. 4) or find fall fun an hour away in Chelsea, Michigan (pg. 8).

Local football enthusiasts suit up in the latest tailgating fashions from V Collection and Chico’s at Franklin Park Mall (pg. 10). John Lennon once said, “Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.” In this glorious season of autumn, we wish you many moments of wasting time.

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BOOMERS Inside & Beyond • Singletrack coming to area Editors Mary Helen Darah Jennifer Ruple Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange Sales Representative Nancy Rodgers Contributing Writers Jeff Bucher, Scott Carpenter, Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple, Sue Schafer Layout and Design Elissa Cary Boom Your Business with Advertising boomersandbeyond2014@gmail.com 419/824-0100 On The Web sylvaniaadvantage.com/boomers-beyond facebook.com/BoomersandBeyondSylvania Boomers Hangout 5655 N. Main St. #1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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• Perfect pumpkin desserts

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• Leaving a financial legacy

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• Exploring Chelsea, Michigan

• Books for boomers

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• It’s a date

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• Fall tailgating fashion • Crossword fun

• Local enthusiasts model the latest in tailgating football fashion. Michael Seay, Billy Edwards and Jim Irmen kick off autumn in style.

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Go off road

Metroparks develops area’s first singletrack bike trail

By Scott Carpenter, Metroparks of the Toledo Area

Metroparks of the Toledo Area is experience. Some sections with two-way working with local mountain bike traffic will be 36 inches wide. The trail enthusiasts, bike clubs and businesses to has been designed with bikes in mind as create the park district’s first singletrack the primary user, with more weaves and bicycle trail at Oak Openings Preserve. dips than a typical walking trail.

The narrow, scenic mountain bike trail The trail will have multiple boardwalks will be built with the help of volunteers. to cross ditches and wet areas. Unlike Plans call for the trail to be built in two walking trails, these boardwalks may be phases, with construction of the first undulating, twisted, or split into varying phase expected to be completed this widths to enhance the riding experience. year.

The trail will offer an opportunity for a Singletrack bicycle trails The first section will be about 4.5 miles are just 18 inches wide. growing number of winter cyclists on of trail in Oak Openings Preserve and fat-tire bikes. will share portions of the Wabash Cannonball Trail Metroparks has applied for a grant to develop a and the park’s hiking trail. dedicated trailhead north of the Swanton Reservoir.

A later addition will continue on property recently The trailhead will include parking, a restroom and acquired by Metroparks west of State Route 64 in a flexible use facility for groups. The grant would Lucas and Fulton counties, bringing the total trail also help speed up development of the Fulton length to nearly 11 miles.

County portion of the bike trail.

An estimated 1,000 hours of volunteer time will be Anyone interested in donating to the trail or needed to construct the trail. volunteering to help build it can find more information at www.metroparkstoledo.com/mtb.

Singletrack, or mountain bike, trails are just 18 inches wide and provide a rustic, off-road bicycling

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Falling for pumpkins

Boomers share their family recipes

By Jennifer Ruple What is it about pumpkins that makes them so irresistible? Is it that they can be carved with silly faces? Is it their vibrant colors that warm up our doorsteps? Perhaps it’s their creamy and versatile center that can be transformed into some of the yummiest desserts of the season. In celebration of October and the kickoff of autumn, three Baby Boomers share their favorite family pumpkin dessert recipes. Happy fall from their kitchens to yours.

Pumpkin Pie Submitted by Dave Ray of Toledo, Ohio “It’s all about the crust for me. I attempted to make my first pie around age 11. I thought everything was going well until my sister came in and asked me how many times I rolled out the crust. I told her 5 to 7 times.

She told me not to even bother with it, and just throw it away. She then informed me that the crust would be chewy and nasty because I rolled it too much. Since then, it has become almost my life’s mission to make the perfect crust.” - Dave Ray.

Crust 1 cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter-flavored shortening or ½ cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons ice cold water In a medium bowl, place flour, salt and shortening. Using a pastry knife, cut shortening into flour and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water one tablespoon at a time. Using your fingers like a rake, rake the water into the dough.

Turn dough out onto wax paper and form into a flat ball. Place another sheet of wax paper over and roll out to desired size. Place in pie pan immediately.

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Filling ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 15 ounces of pumpkin 12 ounces concentrated evaporated milk

In a small bowl, mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In a large bowl, beat eggs.

Stir in pumpkin and spice mixture. Gradually add evaporated milk. To prevent spillage, place pie shell on oven rack, then pour in filling. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. Drop temperature to 350 F and bake 40 minutes more or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Blanche’s Pumpkin Delight Submitted by Suzy Nichol of Holland, Ohio This layered treat was a go-to recipe for Blanche Knudson of Marseilles, Ill. “My mom started making it for Thanksgiving, but everyone loved it so much that she made it every time we’d visit.” – Suzy Nichol Crust 1 ⅓ cups unsifted flour 1 ⅓ sticks margarine ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts Cut margarine into flour until crumbly then stir in nuts. Pat into a 9 x13 pan. Bake at 325 F for 20 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes.

Layer 1 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 8-ounce package lite cream cheese, softened 1 cup lite Cool Whip Blend ingredients together and spread over crust.

Layer 2 15-ounce can pumpkin 2 packages instant cheesecake pudding 1 ⅓ cups milk 1 ¾ cups lite Cool Whip plus more for topping 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Mix well and pour over cheese layer.

Top with more Cool Whip and sprinkle with nuts.

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Submitted by Christy Gordon of Maumee, Ohio “What I like about this pie is that it’s airy and has a light pumpkin taste.

My mom, Beverly Kline, made this pie for about 45 years, and now I am the one who makes it every year for Thanksgiving.”

– Christy Gordon Crust ½ cup Crisco 1 ⅓ cup sifted flour 3 tablespoons ice cold water ½ teaspoon salt In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Blend in Crisco with a pastry cutter until dough forms pea-size pieces. Sprinkle dough with one tablespoon of water at a time, mixing until it becomes moist. Roll out dough onto a floured surface. Place dough in pie dish and trim edges. Bake at 425 F for 10-15 minutes.

¾ cup brown sugar Filling ½ cup milk 1 envelope Knox gelatin ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups pumpkin 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 egg yolks (reserve whites for final step) Dissolve gelatin in ¼ cup water. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat. After the mixture begins to bubble, stir in gelatin.

Cool to room temperature.

Beat egg whites with a little salt and ¼ cup of sugar gradually until mixture becomes stiff. Fold pumpkin mixture into egg whites. Pour into pie crust.

Refrigerate until firm. Top with whipped cream.

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Leaving a legacy

How to live and give the way you want to By Jeff Bucher

Jeff Bucher, president, and Kevin Bucher, vice president, of Citizen Advisory Group.

Excerpt from Chapter 9 of Jeff and Kevin Bucher’s book titled “Beyond the Summit: The HardWorking American’s Retirement Guide.”

Creating a purposeful legacy entails retirement planning that goes beyond growing your accounts. From the get-go, one of our mantras to our clients is: We will help you prepare a purposeful legacy to guarantee that your children and grandchildren will get the money you want them to have—without cramping your style.

Naturally, everyone has different goals in retirement. Some people want to spend all of their money—they feel that they’ve earned it, so they’re going to spend it. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are people who don’t spend a dime because they want to leave as much money as possible to their family. The majority of people fall somewhere in between, but no matter what, if part of a client’s goal is to provide a Jeff is giving away copies of “Beyond the Summit: The Hard-Working American’s Retirement Guide” to readers of this month’s edition of Boomers & Beyond. If you would like a complimentary copy of the book, give the Citizen Advisory Group office a call at 419/872-0204.

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legacy for their family, we find them the most financially sound way to do so.

When we hear a client say, “Oh, leaving money to my kids is not important,” we know that what often underlies this statement is fear. The reality is, as people begin to near retirement—as we age—we begin to worry: “I’m worried about getting myself through life. I can’t worry about my children—who are grown adults.” What it all comes down to for us, then, is setting up an income plan. When we set up a plan that shows our clients how income will be generated for them and for their spouses for the rest of their lives, no matter how long they live, it empowers them to see things differently. It empowers them to give while they are alive, and to leave a legacy through life insurance, because if the income is there, they see that they may as well spend it.

Our income plan allows many clients to spend while they are living and still have money to pass on to their loved ones when the time comes.

Jeff Bucher is the president and co- founder of Citizen Advisory Group, a comprehensive financial planning company in Perrysburg. You can contact him at 419/8720204; email at jeff@citizenadvisory.com; visit at 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg; or at the website at www.citizenadvisory.com.

Investment Advisory services are offered through Alphastar Capital Management, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by Commission Alphastar Capital Management, LLC and Citizen Advisory Group are independent entities.

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Plates and Places

Autumn excursion to Chelsea, Michigan By Jennifer Ruple

Autumn brings colorful foliage, crisp air and cozy sweaters; the perfect seasonal mix for strolling around the quaint, historic district in Chelsea, Mich.

Located on State Route 52 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, Jennifer Ruple Chelsea offers a myriad of shopping opportunities, world-class theatre, hip eateries and the 20,000acre Waterloo State Recreation Area.

Begin the day by perusing the many gift shops and boutiques in the area. The Potting Shed features an eclectic mix of vintage and Vintage photos are on display at Zou new items, Zou’s Café. including tableware, linens and holiday décor. Step outside into the shop’s courtyard and check out the assortment of art and decorative items for your garden. Violet and Moss are two women’s boutiques offering unique clothing, jewelry and accessories. For industrial-style furniture and home décor, visit La Maison. The shop also carries Annie Sloan® Chalk Paint®, brushes and other supplies. For a good read, visit the charming Serendipity Books. Find a relaxing chair, grab a complimentary cup of coffee or tea,

and explore their vast selection of gently used books.

When hunger calls, look no further than Zou Zou’s Café and Coffee Bar, an intimate and artsy Frenchthemed café offering gourmet The courtyard at The Potting Shed coffees, offers garden art and plants. crepes, salads and sandwiches. The café’s exposed brick walls are adorned with historic photos and local art.

Breakfast sandwiches are available any time of the day as are five varieties of quiche. Before you leave, pick up a homemade raspberry white chocolate scone to go. Trust me.

While in town, don’t miss the opportunity to take in a play at the Purple Rose Theatre Company, which is located downtown at 137 Park Street.

Founded in 1991 by actor, playwright and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, the award-winning venue offers original American theatre performances. The 168-seat theatre’s interior is reminiscent of the 1930s and features art deco design touches throughout its lobby.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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biking trails and 47 miles of hiking trails, many of which can be accessed from the Gerald E. Eddy Discover Center located at 17030 Bush Road. Unfortunately, heavy rains the day we visited kept us from the trails and from getting any decent pictures. However, we’re keeping the park on our list for future hikes.

There’s so much to experience in Chelsea, make it part of your fall bucket list.

Zou Zou’s Café is a local favorite.

Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday. Ticket prices range from $22-$46 and can be purchased at purplerosetheatre.org.

There is no better time than fall to head outdoors.

Just a few miles from town is Waterloo State Recreation Area, the largest park in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The park features several campgrounds, beaches, picnic sites, mountain

Serendipity Books sells gently used reads.

Jennifer Ruple is the author of the blog somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com.

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Tailgate in style

Score with football fashion By Mary Helen Darah

Jonathan Rodebaugh, partner/shopkeeper at V Collection, offers winning strategies to keep you from fumbling in fashion. Billy Edwards, retired race car driver, jazz musician Michael Seay, director at Madison Avenue Marketing Group, and Jim Irmen, attorney at Marshall & Melhorn, model the latest football fashions to kick off the tailgate season in style.

“For the majority of guys, comfort is king. They are willing to sacrifice style as if style and comfort are mutually exclusive. This is a common misconception. With the advancement of modern textiles and better fits for all shapes and sizes, the modern man has the luxury of both looking and feeling great.”

--Jonathan Rodebaugh

Stay on top

“Top options really depend on the climate. If it’s at the beginning of the season, a micro print tee shirt or soft polo are perfect. Several options in this category, from Ted Baker London to Lacoste, would work well. Fabrics ranging from jersey cotton to linen blends are fitting for this weather. If it’s cooler, a nice cotton flannel shirt paired with a quarter-zip sweater, tech vest, or waxed cotton jacket is preferred. Styles from Barbour, GANT and Peter Millar are great choices as the season and weather progress.

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Kick it with pants

“Luxury denim or twill is the best choice for tailgating, going to the game, or watching at home.

Modern denim and twill are extremely comfortable and forgiving without compromising fit. Michael Seay, Billy Edwards and Jim Irmen are dressed in Paige Denim, Joe’s Jeans, and Mavi.”

Jim Irmen and Michael Seay

Put Your Best Foot Forward

“Stay away from running shoes and pick up a nice pair of chukkas, boots, or sneakers. Johnston & Murphy and Mezlan with Commoncut sneakers will be arriving soon.”

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Billy Edwards

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Tailgate in style

Score with football fashion By Mary Helen Darah

Go wild

We had fashion expert Nicky Fabiano, boutique manager at Chico’s Franklin Park Mall, suit up our football-loving ladies, Scotty Blanchard, Kathy Bohn and Pam Ulrich, with tailgating fashion trends that score in comfort and style.

Chico’s Franklin Park Mall has new styles and inspirations for the fashionloving female. Above: Kathy Bohn doesn’t give up comfort for fashion and denim is the perfect choice for game day. Kathy goes a bit wild for her team and with her animal print top that sports the vibrant colors of fall.

Put us in, coach!

Sitting pretty

Pam Ulrich, above, relaxes before the game in a crisp, white shirt, a must-have piece that can be dressed up or down. Vests are trending this season and are as versatile as they are fashionable. A colorful scarf takes the outfit down the field and into the end zone. Score!

Above: Kathy Bohn, Scotty Blanchard and Pam Ulrich are ready for the big game and tailgating fun in the latest fall fashions from Chico’s Franklin Park Mall. Browns are back, fringe is on everything from purses to ponchos and the season’s tops show off shoulders.

Comfy ankle denim is perfect for sideline style.

A beautiful blitz

Scotty Blanchard is suited up for game day and ready to cheer on her team. Who doesn’t love a little faux fur?

Score fashion points with the latest accessories ... big and bold jewelry. It’s a fall fashion must-have.

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Crossword fun: Football

ACROSS 1. Capital of Belarus 6. The ____ Four 9. Muscovite or biotite 13. Savory taste 14. *Logo of a TV network airing first Super Bowl 15. Bigger from side to side 16. Merlin’s craft 17. Tiger’s prop 18. Incompetent 19. Finnish currency, pre-euro 21. *Non-contact football league 23. *Hall of Fame quarterback Stabler 24. Twosome 25. Club alternative 28. *Shoved to floor on TV by NFL’s Jim Everett 30. “____ ____ Time Machine” 35. Secular 37. What a willow did?

39. Helicopter sound 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Waterwheel 43. One algae representative 44. Bracelet add-on 46. *Defensive Texan 47. As opposed to want 48. Sort of 50. Entry document 52. Like some martinis 53. Make fun of 55. “... ____ he drove out of sight” 57. *Where you find some linebackers 61. *2015 Rookie of the Year 64. Distinguishing

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feature 65. “____ we there yet?”

67. Woven wall hanging 69. Inuit shelter 70. Dark loaf 71. *Philip Rivers, San ____ Charger 72. “As ____ on TV” 73. Swimmer’s distance 74. Famous fabulist

DOWN 1. “____’s the word” 2. Allah’s cleric 3. North American Grappling Association 4. Brat’s look 5. *Not to be roughed up 6. Greek cheese 7. Sailor’s affirmative 8. Burly 9. Breath freshener 10. Cartoon lightbulb 11. Porcini mushrooms 12. Creative 15. Surrounded by a sash 20. “Little ____ fact” 22. Ooh and ____ 24. Make immoral 25. *Can’t be done from behind in NFL 26. Delhi policeman’s club 27. *Previously

an Oiler 29. Garfield’s cry 31. Conjunction in comparatives 32. Like a bathroom floor?

33. One who does #58 Down 34. *Super Bowlfrequenting quarterback 36. Umbilical connection 38. Lake ____caca, South America 42. Filled with bewilderment 45. Popular Cuban cocktail

49. Temporary craze 51. Spanish loser, 1588 54. Jack Sparrow’s Black ____ 56. Bone-chilling 57. *1970s NFL Pro Bowlers Taylor or Armstrong 58. Egg on 59. Story “of Two Cities” 60. State of Israel 61. Safari ride 62. Wraths 63. Kind of palm 66. Swedish shag rug 68. Dip into liquid

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Books for boomers

As the days grow shorter, the nights grow longer, and as Halloween approaches, now is the time to curl up with a book that will scare you! Try some of these true crime and horror books that will make you want to sleep with all the lights on!

The Good Nurse: a True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder, Twelve, 2013

By Charles Graeber After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed “The Angel of Death” by the media. But Cullen was no mercy killer, nor was he a simple monster. He was a favorite son, husband, beloved father, best friend, and celebrated caregiver. Implicated in the deaths of as many as 300 patients, he was also perhaps the most prolific serial killer in American history.

By Sue Schafer

Manager, Sylvania Branch, Toledo Lucas County Public Library

People Who Eat Darkness: the True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo and the Evil that Swallowed Her Up, Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 2012

By Richard Lloyd Parry This book looks at the disappearance and murder of Lucie Blackman in Tokyo, following every step of the investigation and offering a grim portrait of her suspected killer.

Revival, Scribner, 2014

By Stephen King Years after a charismatic minister is banished in the wake of a faith-shattering tragedy, a heroinaddicted rock-and-roll guitarist from the same hometown reconnects with the man and forges a terrible pact.

Interior Darkness: Selected Stories, Doubleday, 2016

By Peter Straub This is a collection of stories from the past 25 years by the award-winning author which includes “Mr. Club and Mr. Cuff,” “The Ballad of Ballard and Sandrine,” and “Blue Rose.”

The Woman in Black, Vintage Books, 1983

By Susan Hill Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor, travels to the north of England to settle the estate of Alice Drablow, but unexpectedly encounters a series of sinister events.

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arts

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hops and vines

Island Wine Festival Put-in-Bay Winery Put-in-Bay, Ohio October 11 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling foreign and domestics wines, including wines from Put-in-Bay Winery and Heineman Winery.

Admission is $6 and includes a souvenir wine glass. visitputinbay.com

Shakespeare’s Characters: Playing the Part Toledo Museum of Art, Gallery 6 Through January 8, 2017 Approximately 30 paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs bring the beloved writer’s works to life.

Free admission. toledomuseum.org

fests

Community Lawn Sale and Fall Festival Wolcott Heritage Center Maumee, Ohio October 1 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Maumee Valley Historical Society presents its 46th annual sale which includes hands-on activities and tours of the property. Free admission. wolcotthouse.org 40th Annual Applebutter Fest Grand Rapids, Ohio October 9 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids, Ohio. Enjoy historical re-enactments, pioneer demonstrations, crafts, classic cars display, live music and food, along the beautiful Maumee River. applebutterfest.org Sylvania Fall Festival Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio October 16 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Presented by Mercy Health, the 31st annual festival will feature dozens of food, craft, informational and vendor booths; a parade; an amateur pie-making contest; and an opportunity to explore the Sylvania Historical Village. sylvaniafallfest.com

Got upcoming events? Email us at boomersandbeyond2014@gmail.com!

roars

Senior Discovery Days Toledo Zoo & Aquarium October 4, 11, 18, 25 Reconnect with your Toledo Zoo with special activities, guided tours, musical entertainment and games. Seniors receive free admission and special perks on Senior Discovery Days. toledozoo.org

benefits

Don’t Skirt the Issue-Help!

Maumee Bay Brewing Company October 29, 6 p.m.

A benefit for the Zepf CenterRecovering Housing for Mothers.

Women are encouraged to wear their favorite skirt, one that tells a story.

Men, your favorite shirt will do. Tickets are $50 per person.

Zepfcenter.org A Bite for the Fight ProMedica Flower Hospital Campus October 8 9 –11 a.m.

A delicious event to benefit the Hickman Cancer Center. Enjoy scrumptious samplings from over a dozen food vendors and restaurants. Day of event registration is $30 per person and a team rate (8 or more) is $20 per person. biteforthefight@promedica.org

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