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November 2023 VOLUME 20

NO. 7

Don’t “Let It Go”: Protecting Your Home This Winter

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Steve Meadows smeadows@the-papers.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kimberly Zellers MARKETING ASSISTANTS Darlene Eichelberger darlene@the-papers.com Taelynne Ousley tousley@the-papers.com DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Jerry Long jlong@the-papers.com

Indiana Landmarks/Evan Hale

FEATURE WRITERS BethAnne Brink-Cox, Dani Messick, Julie Young

Having Fun with Herbs!

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New Carlisle’s Historic Restoration Success Story

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Protecting your home this

WINTER

By Julie Young House and Home Feature Writer

It’s no secret winter weather can have a devastating impact on the home. A defective HVAC system that breaks down over a holiday vacation can lead to frozen pipes and time-consuming insurance claims as well as costly repairs. A clogged chimney flue can cause a carbon monoxide leak in the home that can poison your family as they sleep and a winter storm can exploit weaknesses in your roof that will keep you anything but comfortable as you get it replaced.

Luckily, there is something you can do. By servicing your home’s major systems and following a few simple safety tips, you can reduce your chances of disaster during the coldest months of the year.

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Don’t “Let It Go”

TAKING PRECAUTIONS According to Ron Melser Jr. FM, CFO, MIFireE, IAAT-FIT, fire marshal and accreditation manager of Clay Fire, in South Bend, it is important for homeowners to have their HVAC systems inspected and cleaned to avoid any breakdowns during times of extreme heat or cold. These inspections will look for gas leaks and cracked heat exchangers which could cause carbon monoxide leaks and other fire hazards.

“It’s also important to have your chimney cleaned because creosote is flammable. When a sufficient amount of creosote builds up in a chimney…this can cause smoke to come into the home or ignite the creosote in the chimney flue, which could lead to the home catching on fire,” he said.

Homeowners will also want to repair any roof leaks and remove any tree branches that could fall on the house during a storm. In addition, they should check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly and replace the batteries once a year.

“Detectors are only good for 10 years, so be sure to look up your manufacturer/expiration dates on the back of the device,” Melser said.

PEACE IN THE PIPES When it comes to protecting your pipes, there are a number of things homeowners can do to prevent disaster before it occurs. Use a smart thermostat to monitor and control your home’s temperature when you are out of town and alert you if something seems to be wrong. During periods of extreme cold, leave your cabinet doors open to allow your home’s heat to access pipes that may be below your sinks or other appliances. A trickle of water may be all you need to keep your pipes from freezing and long before the first freeze, disconnect your garden hoses and drain all outside pipes to avoid other potential problems.

“The best way to protect your pipes from freezing is to insulate them,” Melser said. “Because exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing, putting insulation in your home’s crawl space or attic will not only help during the winter, but will also protect against condensation during warmer months.”

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OTHER HOME HAZARDS Throughout the holiday season, there are a number of hazards that can lead to accidents. Melser said it is important to monitor all candles that may be burning in the home and to keep heat sources at least three feet away from decorations, curtains and other household items. Cooking fires account for 62 percent of all home fires and are especially common during the holiday season. Make sure nothing is left in the stove or oven unattended and that you never cook when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol or taking medication that might make you drowsy.

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Having Fun With

HERBS!

By Mary Ann Martin Michiana Master Gardener

Bring your herbs in from your garden soon! If they are protected, most should be fine for now, but don’t wait until a hard frost hits. The exceptions are the most tender ones – basil does not like cold temperatures at all while rosemary can tolerate some cold. You have a little time with most of the others.

You can also preserve herbs by freezing them, drying them or placing them in vinegar.

Having herbs handy in the winter is wonderful fun and fairly easy to do. It is probably late to bring in basil, but it is so popular you can usually purchase it in pots in the grocery store – most of it locally grown. You may be able to rescue your rosemary and if so, dig it up carefully and place it in a pot with good potting soil. Trim it back by about a third. Do the same with other herbs you would like to use fresh all winter long. Place them in a sunny window (away from direct heat) or under grow lights. You can also take cuttings from most of your herb plants. Most herbs can also be grown from seed year-round.

Freezing: Carefully cut the bigger pieces of herbs into small pieces. Strip herbs with small leaves off their stems.

Place herbs on a baking sheet covered with wax paper and place in the freezer. When frozen place in plastic freezer bags, labeled with name of herb and date. I’ve found this to be important. I’ve learned over the years, for example, basil isn’t good in chili.

Preserving in Vinegar: This method is especially good for mint, tarragon or basil. As the holidays are approaching there are beautiful gift ideas with herbs. One I’ve used before is putting sprigs of tarragon in narrow glass bottles with a good white wine vinegar. Beautiful and useful. You can do this with many of the herbs.

With all the above methods of preserving herbs, it is important to use the very best leaves on your plants. And if the best is gone from your garden for this year, many grocery stores and farmer’s markets sell herb plants year around.

Drying: Most herbs with stems can be easily dried and it is an attractive display that adds a nice aroma to the kitchen. Tie stems together with elastic bands or string in small bundles to allow adequate air circulation. Hang upside down from a rack or other structure.

You can also strip the leaves and place on a screen, turning frequently. A dehydrator can be used, as well. Drying in the oven or a microwave is not recommended.

Salting: One last method is laying a shallow layer of herbs between layers of course salt. When the herbs are thoroughly dry, discard them and store the flavored salt in airtight containers. photos: shutterstock.com

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Many herbs can be used to make liqueurs. This recipe is for a “knock off” version Drambuie, an expensive Scottish liqueur, the recipe having been kept secret since the 1700’s and originally created for “Bonnie Prince Charlie” by his Royal Apothecary. It was quite good, much less expensive and placed in glass bottles was quite beautiful. Here is the recipe.

Drambuie (not the original!):

Ingredients: 1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed; 1 Tbls. Rosemary; 1/3 cup honey and ½ cup water.

Cook ingredients over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is integrated into a syrup, about 5 minutes. Let cool with fennel and rosemary still in the pot. Scrape off any white foam.

Once syrup has cooled, pour liquid (fennel and rosemary still in it) into a sealable glass jar. Add ¾ cup scotch, seal and shake. Steep for 3 days at room temperature. Strain.

Liqueur can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

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South Bend’s

BIRDSELL MANSION on endangered list

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By Beth Anne Brink-Cox House and Home Feature Writer

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What do you know about South Bend’s Birdsell House? According to Todd Zeiger, director of the north regional office for Indiana Historic Landmarks, “The house was constructed by J.B. (Ben) Birdsell, the successful industrialist whose father invented and marketed several agricultural implements. J.B.(Ben) Birdsell’s mansion is one of the three largest historic homes in the West Washington historic district. It rivals the Copshaholm (Oliver Mansion) and Tippecanoe Place (home of Studebaker). Architecturally, it was featured in American Architect in 1901 as a work of Parker and Austin architects. Austin later went on to form Austin and Shambleau architects – one of the most noted and prolific architectural firms in South Bend.”

Zeiger continued, “Austin assumed the position of construction superintendent in the Office of the Supervising Architect for the United States Treasury in 1900, returning to South Bend in 1906 to form the firm of Schneider & Austin with Walter W. Schneider and later Austin & Shambleau with N. Roy Shambleau in 1909. This continued until its dissolution in 1942. He maintained a small private practice until his retirement in 1949. The house was preserved by former congressman F.J. Nimtz, who had his office in the building for many years. Nimtz served in congress from 195759. He supported the civil rights act of 1957.

As a community leader, F.J. led preservation efforts in South Bend in the late 20th centu-

ry. He also was a long-time member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission.

The house has passed through a variety of owners since his death in 1990.” And, Zeiger said, “South Bend has streets named for two different owners of the site – Birdsell Street and Nimtz (parkway). A couple blocks west of the Birdsell was the home of V.P. Colfax.”

It could be seen as a travesty, then, for this house to end up on an endangered list, but that is exactly what happened last year, and since then things have only gotten worse. Zeiger explained, “The site has accumulated approximately $250,000 in code enforcement liens from a multitude of repair orders. The lack of work on the exterior over the recent years causes concern for the

future of the house. Priority issues include windows that are missing and covered with plastic, masonry repair needs, and carpentry and paint.The owner to date has made several promises, but action remains elusive.

The house is vacant with no functioning systems.”

There are many potential uses for the house, said Zeiger, “A private home, an office, VRBO/Airbnb, or a combination of such. The use will drive the funds which would come from the developer/owner as part of a rehabilitation project. A museum is an unlikely possibility given demands. The key to save the property is for either the current owner to put together a funding package and use or to agree to sell it for a reasonable number that factors in the cost for renovation. The end use will determine the cost. With over 10,000 square feet the rehabilitation is likely to run $1.0-$1.5 million.”

When told that rumors persist of the Birdsell House being haunted–the kind of stories where you can pay to spend the night in the house, if you dare, Zeiger was quick to respond. “I don’t know or really believe any of such stories. Ghost tours aren’t going to save this house. Living, motivated owners with funding and a use will.” Let’s hope this beauty can be restored to its former glory as soon as possible. n

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New Carlisle’s historic restoration success story

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By Beth Anne Brink-Cox House and Home Feature Writer

The other side of the coin when it comes to Indiana Landmark Homes and the list of 10 most endangered is how much work goes into saving everything that can be saved. At the top of the list of Success Stories on the Indiana Landmarks page (where the most endangered homes also appear) is the once-again beautiful Old Republic. Have you heard of it? Have you seen it? You’ll want to drive by!

In the late 1990s, New Carlisle took on the enormous project of restoring and preserving the condemned Jeremiah Service House, built in 1860 and known as Old Republic. This beautiful home was built for the Jeremiah Service family, who were bankers and merchants of New Carlisle.

The home was built Italianate style, with a distinctive onion-domed cupola, but in later times it fell into sad disrepair: 30 years of vacancy, no funds put into maintenance, repairs and upkeep and eventually became ‘home’ to a used car lot in the front yard. As with so many neglected and empty houses, the windows were broken, the roof bad and theft and vandalism inside and out added to the sad sight of a once proud and beloved family home.

When the home went onto the 10 Most Endangered List in 1998, the community rose up and took action. A legal defense fund grant meant the home could have a court appointed receiver – Historic New Carlisle – and a loan was given to buy the 5,000 square foot house.

It took years of dedicated fundraising and lots of volunteer labor, but eventually the Old

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Republic was so restored that no trace of the sad years of abuse and neglect showed in any way.

For a time it served as a community event venue and B&B, with a small history museum (and what a story that old house could tell!).

But it was decided, looking at the mission to preserve historic buildings and educate those who passed through it that the community was too focused on one building. The Old Republic was then sold to a local couple for their private home, “Outstanding owners taking great care of the property, fully restored and not in danger in any way,” said Todd Zeiger, director of the north regional office for Indiana Historic Landmarks.

By selling the Old Republic, the sale proceeds helped the work of preservation and restoration continue. The downtown area now has two commercial buildings restored, and the museum has been expanded.

There is no end to what they can do when the funds can be accessed and the community puts hands and backs and hearts into their own history, that future generations may enjoy and marvel, as well. n

DIY your holiday decor

By Dani Messick House and Home Feature Writer

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The holiday season is just around the corner and the Purdue Extension Homemakers are again planning holiday programs with opportunities for makers and creators. “I think it’s more common or widespread that people decorate more for the holidays,” said Sue Martin, immediate past president of the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers. “Christmas seems to be the biggie.

The winter holidays seem to be the time when the most people are interested.”

The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers will present their holiday program “Christmas Elegance” on Nov. 14 at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Among the many presenters for the day are Maryann Leinhart Cross of the Elkhart County Purdue Extension presenting easy elegant dessert ideas, Shannon Shepherd of the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension highlighting formal table setting and napkin folding, and Maple Avenue Florists on floral centerpieces for holiday tables.

But in the afternoon, the hands-on session will offer three different options for holiday crafts including a tulle Christmas Tree with Martin, a mop head angel with Janice Bolin, and handmade Christmas cards with Carol Droke.

The committee worked hard to narrow down ideas for the program and Martin shared with Michiana House and Home some of those discarded ideas.

“I have an advent box that I think is really cool,” said Martin. “It’s made out of tiny matchboxes.” Martin simply glues the matchboxes together, making them into

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drawers, decorating and labeling them.

“I have one series that is the Bible verses for each day, or if you don’t want to use scriptures, you can do acts of kindness types of things,” she said. “The drawers are big enough to hold mini Hershey candy bars, and you decorate with scrapbook paper.” The idea comes from the blog: Tara’s Craft Studio (https://tarascraftstudio.com/?p=2037) They also found another idea using mop heads that the committee scrapped.

The DIY Dollar Store Mop Wreath from The Navage Patch features a foam floral wreath form, duster mop heads, bottle brush trees, and hot glue.

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The 2021 version was made to be better and cheaper than it’s predecessor, at a $5 price point compared to roughly $30 for the original. Check it out here: https:// www.thenavagepatch.com/diy-dollarstore-mop-wreath.

The last idea Martin offered up was a Christmas tree made from shims. The idea comes from The Crafty House on Facebook.

In her video, Judy Peer uses shims, E6000 glue and hot glue, tin, white spray paint, and holiday theme decor like bells, ribbon, garland and red berries, to create a holiday decoration that looks like a timeless classic.

The video is 50 minutes long, so it’s a time-consuming activity but most of the items, she said, came from the Dollar Tree. https://www.facebook.com/thecraftyhousebyjudy/videos/3104591033162749.

We’ll leave the details of other crafts to Homemakers to teach at the holiday program. Projects are $12 each and there’s time to do all three. Call the Extension Office at (574) 372-2340 for more information or to register for the workshop. n

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Hosts 15 chefs or more sharing small plates, a cash bar, music and a silent auction. Palais Royale Ballroom 105 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend Tickets are $50

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Middlebury Community Historical Museum 201 Bristol Ave., Middlebury Registration deadline to enter a gingerbread house is Nov. 24. Judging will be Nov. 28 with houses on display Dec. 1-3. middleburythenandnow.org

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Meatloaf

Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound twice-ground chuck 1/2 pound twice-ground veal 1/2 pound twice-ground pork 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Foodnetwork.com Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hr 5 min Yield: 6 servings

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a skillet over moderate heat, add the oil. Heat the oil until hot, but not smoking.

Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, and hot sauce together. Add marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meats, egg-milk mixture, breadcrumbs, parsley and the cooked onion mixture.

5. In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.

6. Form 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into a small patty, add it to a small oiled skillet, and cook until no longer pink. Taste for seasoning and adjust.

7. Transfer meat mixture to an oiled loaf pan. Brush meat with ketchup glaze.

8. Bake in oven for about 45 minutes, until glaze has set. Brush meatloaf with remaining glaze and bake for 15 minutes more. Internal temperature of loaf should be 160 degrees F.

Chicken Hand Pies Show: Mary Makes It Easy; Episode: Picnic and Choose DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium chicken broth One 8-ounce chicken breast 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek or yellow onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) frozen peas 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup (20 grams) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tablespoons sour cream One 14- to 16-ounce (400- to 450-gram) package frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk or water

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1. Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and add in the chicken breast.

Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside to rest.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the broth for later and transfer the rest to a container to cool to room temperature before covering and storing in the fridge to use in another recipe.

2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to melt, then add the leek or onion, celery and carrot. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened and lightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Stir in the flour and toast for 1 minute. Switch to a whisk and slowly add in 1 cup of the reserved chicken broth. Using two forks, shred the chicken and add to the pan along with the peas, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. You want the stew to be quite thick but, if it seems a bit dry, add more of the reserved broth. Set aside to cool completely. If desired, you can make the stew 2 days in advance and store in the fridge.

4. Arrange your oven rack to the lowest position and heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.

5. If your puff pastry comes in 2 sheets or blocks, roll each out into a 9-by-14-inch rectangle and cut each into six roughly 4 1/2-inch squares. If your pastry comes as 1 large sheet, simply roll into a 14-by-18-inch rectangle and cut into 12. Divide the chicken stew evenly into the center of each square and fold over into a triangle, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan.

6. Beat the egg with the milk or water and brush the tops of each hand pie with a thin layer of egg wash. Cut a small slit in the top of each to allow steam to escape and bake the hand pies until golden and crisp, 20 minutes.

7. Allow to cool slightly or all the way to room temperature before serving. n

Did You Know?

Cyber Week in November is a mega retail event that is so prolific it functions as a global trade and retail snapshot of the next year’s spending trends. It’s a week teeming with sales, food, family, and of course, thankfulness. But there are other days throughout the week you may not have heard of:

Nov. 21 TURKEY PREP DAY

Nov. 22

Nov. 23

BLACK WEDNESDAY

THANKSGIVING

It’s not a real thing but many home and commercial chefs will know it. It’s generally agreed a Thanksgiving turkey needs 48 hours to brine, and that means Tuesday is prep day. This Tuesday is also one of the busiest days of the year for travel, and grocery shopping, as anyone who didn’t gather supplies over the weekend will be out and about with a last-minute list.

It’s for drinking. No, seriously. Also known colloquially as “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving” the day has gained notoriety as one of the most popular days to visit the bar, since most of us will have the next few days off anyways.

We all know this one. It’s the national holiday celebrating the blessings of the past year, featuring turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, and usually a nap, among other family traditions.

Nov. 24

Nov. 25

Nov. 26

BLACK FRIDAY

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

SUPER SUNDAY

It’s generally believed that an Army-Navy football game held on this day solidified the name of the holiday mega sales event known as “Black Friday,” coined by the Philadelphia police as they managed spectators and bargain shoppers crowding their streets, referencing the Friday after Thanksgiving in 1869, when the stock market crashed.

This one’s pretty self-explanatory. The goal is to encourage customers to shop at mom-and-pop shops and locally-owned businesses instead of online or at big department stores.

The United States Small Business Association estimates that the nearly 32 million independent retailers and restaurants across the country brought in $17.9 billion on Small Business Saturday in 2022.

A modern phenomenon in the age of the internet, Super Sunday features the last of the Black Friday sales and the first of the Cyber Monday ones.

Folks generally understand shipping and delivery of online orders may be delayed due to the sheer magnitude of purchases during the holiday season and with Cyber Monday on its heels, Super Sunday might be the last day.

Nov. 27

Nov. 28

Nov. 29

CYBER MONDAY

Turns out, you’re not the only one scouring the web for deals on the clock.

Coined in 2005, Cyber Monday was the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Over the past several years, the deals of the day have been better than Black Friday deals, but new market research is showing since the pandemic, they’re about toe-and-toe discount-wise. shutterstock.com

GIVING TUESDAY

#GivingTuesday, as it’s becoming known, is new to the game, coming around in 2012 officially. It’s a global movement, acting as a counterbalance to the consumerism of the rest of Cyber Week, redirecting spending efforts to the season of giving.

There’s even an international organization (www.givingtuesday.org) to help navigate opportunities to donation opportunities worldwide. Donors in the United States gave a whopping $3.1 billion last year alone.

WELCOME WEDNESDAY

An up-and-comer you may not have heard yet, Welcome Wednesday, has been unofficially coined as the time to usher in new donors who gave to the organization the day prior and keep them close for future donations.

It’s more-or-less a marketing campaign dedicated to offering gratitude to those people.

... and now you know!

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