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Garlic. Roasted in olive oil, it can melt in your mouth like butter; while chopped and raw, it can taste pungent and sharp. Either way, this herb-like v e g e t a b l e o f f e r s s i g n i f i c a n t benefits—on the inside and out.

“It’s the organic sulfur compound allicin in garlic that gives it its pungent smell and makes it a healthy addition to your diet,” said dietitian Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD.

Jeffers offers six surprising ways that garlic boosts your health:

1. Boosts immunity: Who knew boosting your immunity can be as simple as eating more garlic? According to one study involving 41,000 middle-aged women, those who routinely ate garlic, fruits and vegetables had a 35 percent lower colon cancer risk. Keep in mind that benefits came from raw and cooked garlic—not supplements.

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2 . W o r k s a s a n a n t i -inflammatory: Research has shown that garlic oil works as an anti-inflammatory. If you have sore and inflamed joints or muscles, rub them w i t h t h e o i l . T h e A r t h r i t i s Foundation even recommends it to help prevent cartilage damage from arthritis.

3. Improves cardiovascular health: Research indicates it can have a positive impact on your a r t e r i e s and b lood p re s su re . Researchers believe red blood cells turn the sulfur in garlic into hydrogen sulfide gas that expands our blood vessels, making it easier to regulate blood pressure. The good news is that you may be able to put your blood pressure medication away, so consult with your doctor if adding more garlic to your diet could be helpful for you. See GARLIC on page B4

4. Gives you better hair and skin: Garlic’s antioxidants and antibacterial properties can clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria. One study shows rubbing raw garlic over pimples can clear them away. Be aware, though, that it could cause a burning sensation on your skin. Consult with your dermatologist first before putting garlic on your skin, if you are using any other products, too.

5. Protects your food: Those same antibacterial properties in fresh garlic can kill the bacteria that lead to food poisoning, including Salmonella and E.coli. Don’t use garlic as a substitute for proper food sanitation and food handling, though.

6. Treat athlete’s foot: Garlic also fights fungus. If you have athlete’s foot, soak your feet in garlic water or rub raw garlic on your feet to

attack the itch-causing fungus. Maximize the garlic

Did you know you can make tea from garlic? It’s true! You can steep chopped garlic in hot water and cover the taste with honey. However, sometimes taking advantage of

garlic’s benefits gets a little complicated. Heating it or putting it in a recipe can change its pH balance. The enzymes from the allicin need a few minutes to start working, so let it sit after you mince, crush or chop it.

“You’ll get the most benefit from raw garlic,” she said. “But if you choose to cook it, don’t heat it above 140° Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures kill the allicin, so add garlic to your recipes when you’re almost done cooking.”A few words of caution

Garlic’s health benefits are plenty, but don’t add too much to your diet too quickly, as tempting as it may be. Overdoing it can cause discomfort, including upset stomach, bloating, diarrhea, body odor and bad breath. (Pass the gum, please!)

“You may also get a stinging feeling on the skin if you handle significant amounts of fresh and dried garlic,” said Jeffers. “To avoid garlic-induced skin lesions, wear kitchen gloves.”

On rare occasions, garlic supplements can cause headaches, fatigue, appetite loss, muscle aches, dizziness and allergic reactions such as asthma attacks or skin rashes. If you take blood thinners, taking a garlic supplement can increase the medication's effect, making it even harder for your blood to clot. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any garlic supplement.

Six surprising ways garlic boosts your health

Post-vacccine swollen lymph nodes is a good sign.

Why lymph nodes may swell after COVID-19 vaccine

Meditation myth-busting: You do have time, and you can do it.

The verdict is in on meditation: It is good for you! Among its many benef i t s : pa in re l ie f , be t te r concentration and memory and improved mood. It also can prevent and help manage symptoms of chronic illness. As with starting any new habit, your mind may come up with all sorts of “reasons” why you can't do it. Here are a few common mental hurdles—and advice for how to jump over them.

“I don't have time!”—It is wonderful if you can spend 20 or 30 minutes a day meditating, but, if that is not possible, try starting with five minutes a day. By calming your stress response, meditation can help you both to manage time better and to make better decisions—saving you time, in a sense. Meditation may also slow the aging process—the ultimate gift of time!

“Bad feelings come up.”—A regular meditation practice can lead to feelings of inner peace, but not every moment of meditation is peaceful. “Don't be surprised if, while you're meditating, an upsetting memory or uncomfortable feeling bubbles up,” said behavioral health specialist Jane Ehrman, MEd. The goal is not to eliminate emotions, but to relate to them in a new way. Rather than pushing feelings away, judging them, or being carried away by them, just observe them. “Acknowledge what is happening and then try to move through the experience with compassion for yourself.”

“My mind wanders—I'm not cut out for meditation.”—As with emotions, thought elimination is not the goal of meditation. When thoughts come up, acknowledge them, let them go, and focus your attention back to your breath. Think of meditation as sitting on the banks of your life and watching the moments float by. Just let them go.

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Laura Dean, MD, explains why some people experience swollen lymph nodes af ter COVID-19 vaccination.

If you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine, you may have noticed some swollen lymph nodes. Believe it or not, that’s actually a good sign.

Laura Dean, MD, a breast cancer specialist with Cleveland Clinic, said it simply means your body is responding to the immunization as it should—and it’s not unusual.

“We know lymph node swelling can be a common reaction, or side effect, to any vaccine—especially the flu vaccine or the shingles vaccine that we’ve had lots of experience with over the years,” she said. “And that seems to be especially true following


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patients have reported swollen lymph nodes under the arm two-to-four days after vaccination, on average.

She noted, the swelling is almost always on the same side where they were vaccinated, and typically returns to normal about four weeks later.

She added that this is a common response to vaccination, in general.

However, lymph node swelling is sometimes associated with cancer, causing some people to worry. Any time you find lumps or bumps that are concerning, Dr. Dean recommends talking it through with your health care provider for peace of mind and next steps.

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Susan Albers, PsyD, shares stress-busting foods for conquering your next pandemic snack attack.

We’re all feeling the stress of the pandemic and many of us head straight to the kitchen to cope.

Just be sure to snack wisely, said Susan Albers, PsyD, a psychologist wi th Cleve land Cl in ic . She recommends reaching for mandarin oranges.

“Not only do they have a great dose of vitamin C, which we need when we’re feeling stressed to keep our immune system up,” she said. “They’re also a little bit sweet, they’re very portable, and they are low in calories. Also, as you unpeel them, make sure you take a nice deep whiff of that orange. Studies have shown that citrus aroma is actually calming and soothing.”

Pumpkin seeds, which are packed with magnesium, are another stress-relieving snack.

“Magnesium is really important for helping to relax and calm our bodies,” Albers said. “Studies have shown that people who have low magnesium actually have higher anxiety levels.”

And i f you s t rugg le wi th emotional eating, just two Brazil nuts each day may help, according to Albers.

“They are full of selenium and selenium helps to regulate our thyroid and our thyroid runs everything in our body from our temperature to our mood, to our sleep and also our metabolism,” said Albers.

Finally, Dr. Albers noted that adding cinnamon to food can help regulate blood sugar, and its scent may make you feel less stressed, too.

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“Your doctor may be able to reassure you. They may send you for imag ing s t ud i e s , such a s an ultrasound of your lymph nodes up under your arm and then we can just kind of follow you and make sure that everything is responding as we would expect in a typical vaccine reaction,” said Dr. Dean.

If you happen to have a routine mammogram scheduled around the time of your COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Dean encourages women to see it through and simply let your medical team know you’ve recently been vaccinated.

She said mammograms can be lifesaving and it’s important to get the screening when you’re due.

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Q: What exactly is Salmonella and how can I avoid it?

A: Salmonella bacteria are microscopic living creatures that spread from the feces of people or animals. Salmonella can be found in raw poultry, eggs, beef and unwashed produce. But, any food can become contaminated. Salmonella is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States.

Salmonellosis is an infection of the intestinal tract from the bacteria. Symptoms of the infection, which usually last four days to a week, include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and headache.

Salmonellosis can be more serious in the elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems. Typhoid fever, a more serious disease caused by Salmonella, frequently occurs in developing countries.

Most people who get infected don't need treatment. If Salmonella germs get into your bloodstream, they can be lethal. When this occurs, antibiotics are used to treat the condition.

Seek medical attention if you develop diarrhea that doesn’t clear within several days. Other symptoms

that require a healthcare provider are blood in your stool, severe vomiting, abdominal pain or dehydration.

In some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hosp i ta l i zed fo r rehydration with intravenous fluids. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.

A small number of Salmonella victims develop joint pain, eye irritation and painful urination. This is called Reiter’s syndrome. It can lead to chronic arthritis.

Salmonella germs in feces remain highly contagious. These germs are usually transmitted to h u m a n s b y e a t i n g f o o d s contaminated with feces. A common cause for salmonellosis is a food

handler who did not wash with soap after using the bathroom.

You also can get a Salmonella infection after handling pets , particularly reptiles such as snakes, turtles and lizards. About 90 percent of reptiles carry salmonella. Many young birds carry Salmonella bacteria in their feces.

How can you prevent getting infected by Salmonella? Here are some tips:• Don’t eat undercooked eggs,

poultry or meat.• Always wash your hands with

warm soapy water for 20 seconds after using the bathroom, holding pets (especially reptiles), handling uncooked foods or utensils used on these foods, and touching any feces.

• Wash utensils, cutting boards, dishes and countertops after preparing each food item.

• Use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry and seafood.

• Use disposable paper towels to clean kitchen surfaces.

• Avoid foods that may contain raw eggs such as some salad dressings, h o m e m a d e i c e c r e a m o r

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mayonnaise, cookie dough and frostings.

• Cook eggs thoroughly and eat them promptly.

• Cook your hamburgers so there is no pink in the middle.

• Wash all produce thoroughly.• Isolate raw meat, poultry and

seafood from other foods.• F reeze o r r e f r ige ra t e food

promptly. • Thaw and marinate foods in the

refrigerator. Foods should not be thawed at room temperature.

• Don’t pack the refrigerator so that air can't circulate in it.

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than 40 years of experience in newspaper journalism.

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gar l ic’s benef i ts gets a l i t t le complicated. Heating it or putting it in a recipe can change its pH balance. The enzymes from the allicin need a few minutes to start working, so let it sit after you mince, crush or chop it.

“You’ll get the most benefit from raw garlic,” she said. “But if you choose to cook it, don’t heat it above 1 4 0 ° F a h r e n h e i t . H i g h e r temperatures kill the allicin, so add garlic to your recipes when you’re almost done cooking.”A few words of caution

Garlic’s health benefits are plenty, but don’t add too much to your diet too quickly, as tempting as it may be . Overdo ing i t can cause discomfort, including upset stomach,

bloating, diarrhea, body odor and bad breath. (Pass the gum, please!)“You may also get a stinging feeling on the skin if you handle significant amounts of fresh and dried garlic,” said Jeffers. “To avoid garlic-induced skin lesions, wear kitchen gloves.”

On ra re occas ions , gar l i c supplements can cause headaches, fatigue, appetite loss, muscle aches, dizziness and allergic reactions such as asthma attacks or skin rashes. If you take blood thinners, taking a garlic supplement can increase the medication's effect, making it even harder for your blood to clot. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any garlic supplement.

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“Take things one day at a time” is good advice and is often shared with the bereaved. That wisdom means dealing with some unpleasant, difficult or undesirable situation gradually, without focusing too much on its eventual outcome. However, many bereaved men and women feel one day just drags on and on, due to a lack of energy and motivation to struggle through even the next hour. While this is a common issue, there are ways to get through grief one day at a time. Here are eight tips for doing that.

1) Remain connected with others—even a little. When hurt and wounded, there is a natural tendency to withdraw and heal privately. Try to balance that legitimate need by remaining connected with a few people who offer you both comfort and wisdom. This could be a family member, a good friend or a grief support group.

2) Gather information. No one takes a course on “how to deal with loss” before a death happens. As a result, there is confusion about the process. Visit a library to collect books about grief recovery. Also, make use of a computer to search out the m a n y e x c e l l e n t o n l i n e o f f e r i n g s . R e m e m b e r , information is both inspiring and empowering.

3) Make some online friends who are grieving. A n o t h e r g o o d u s e o f a computer is to find online groups who discuss their loss and their ways of managing their lives. There, you will find other widows and widowers who may be farther along in t h e i r r e c o v e r y. T h e s e individuals can provide you with guidance and insight. They will become role models for you.

4) Pace yourself. Grief can be exhausting. Energy can be depleted rapidly. Give yourself more t ime than normal to do essential tasks. As much as possible, avoid over-scheduling yourself. A season of grief is a time to m o v e m o r e s l o w l y a n d intentionally. Rest when you need to, even if it’s for 10 or 15 minutes.

5) Get involved in something or someone. Shift your focus from the pain of grief by engaging in a hobby, taking a course, joining a health club. Also consider doing volunteer work. Involvement outside of yourself will give you space from your grief for a few hours. Actress Audrey Hepburn noted: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands—one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

6) Give it time. It’s often said that time heals wounds. While there is some truth in that, many grievers say time doesn’t erase the grief but does lighten it. For many people, recovery from loss takes 18 to 24 months; but for others, the grieving process may be longer or it may be shorter. However it is for you, be patient with yourself. Give yourself ample time to heal from the wound of grief. “How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?” wrote William Shakespeare.

7) Practice deeper breathing.

Donna Miesbach, author of From Grief to Joy: A Journey Back to Life and Living, says the stress of grief can create improper breathing: “When we are tense and feeling stressed, our breathing tends to be shallow. Insufficient oxygen stresses the body, which just adds to the stress you’re already feeling. Conscious, deep breaths not only help you relax, they give your system the oxygen it requires to function normally.”

Miesbach offers this breath pattern to cultivate deeper, healthier, stress reducing breathing: “Try breathing in and out through an imaginary straw, so the oxygen can get to the bottom of your lungs. Or raise your arms slowly, while breathing in through your nose,

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gauging the intake, so you reach capacity when the arms are all the way up. Then slowly exhale on “sssss,” while slowly lowering the arms, again gauging your movement, so you reach “empty” when the arms are all the way down. Repeat this two or three times and then stop and smile. Do this several times a day, or whenever you’re feeling particularly stressed.”

8) Maintain hope. Though what’s called the ‘journey through grief ’ can be discouraging and daunting at times, maintain a hopeful, positive, optimistic attitude. Remind yourself that others before you have experienced the death of a loved one and have recovered and have moved ahead with their lives. You can and will do the same.

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One of the most popular salad toppings are bacon bits, but what we do not realize is that the “bacon” we put on our salad is actually in disguise. Most bacon salad toppings don’t contain the slightest hint of pork anywhere in the ingredients. Most of these “bacon-like” toppings are actually made with soybeans—trans-fatty, hydrogenated soybean oil that is laced with artificial coloring and loaded with sugar and salt. This alternative is actually unhealthier than real bacon! If you absolutely need some bacon bits on your salad, look for Hormel, Real Bacon Bits. Compliment your salad lightly with Hormel’s bacon bits instead of the “phony” alternative, and try to avoid the dressing if you are going to include this on your salad.

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1 (10 ounce) packages of frozen chopped broccoli1 can Campbell’s Special Request cream of

mushroom soup½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese,

divided2 tablespoons skim milk

2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise¼ cup low cholesterol egg substitute (or 1 egg)

dash of red pepper½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 350º.Microwave broccoli according to package

directions or heat in saucepan. Drain broccoli and spoon into baking dish.

In a small mixing bowl, combine undiluted soup, ¼ cup of cheese, milk, mayonnaise, egg or egg substitute and red pepper.

Spoon this mixture evenly over broccoli. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes. (4 servings)

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 118, fat 6 grams, carbohydrate 8, sodium 248 mg, protein 9 grams

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Tuscan Chicken with Black Garlic

The beauty of this dish is not only that it’s delicious, but it’s made in just one skillet

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 yellow onion sliced very thin

3 cloves garlic minced½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped1 package (6 to 8 oz.) baby spinach

1½ cup heavy cream (or combination of cream and whole milk for less rich sauce)

6-8 chopped Quarter Moon Farm black garlic cloves1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Saute chicken breasts in a little olive oil, about 6-7 minutes on each side; remove from pan.

Add a little more olive oil to pan, then stir in onions; cook for two minutes.

Add garlic to pan; cook until onions are translucent.

Add tomatoes and spinach; cook additional two minutes.

Add cream, black garlic, and herbs; bring to boil while stirring.

Add Parmesan cheese; stir until thickened.Return cooked chicken breasts to pan, spoon

sauce over top; cook on low 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Gnocchi the Quarter Moon Farm Way

Gnocchi is one of the pasta varieties that definitely belongs in the comfort food category. Hearty, chewy, tasty, this potato-based mini-dumpling can be made by hand or purchased in your favorite grocery store. Here’s a Quarter Moon Farm recipe idea for a gnocchi preparation that starts with store-bought gnocchi — but if you have the time and inclination to make your gnocchi by hand, go for it! Nothing says love better than homemade pasta.

We’re preparing a brown butter sauce over the gnocchi, with a Quarter Moon twist. It’s simple, but oh-so delicious!

In addition to the gnocchi, you’ll need butter, Quarter Moon Farm black garlic, red pepper flakes, sage (dried or fresh), and shredded Asiago cheese.

Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Just before it finishes boiling, melt 4-6 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, being careful not to burn it; let it just begin to turn brown. This only takes a minute or so! Add Quarter Moon Farm black garlic, to taste, and toss.

Add about half of the cooked gnocchi to the saucepan to coat pasta. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, to taste, and sage—dried, or preferably very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves (4 or 5). Toss well, and add in the remaining gnocchi.

Remove gnocchi from heat and toss with shredded Asiago cheese. Leave some cheese for passing around the table for those who want some extra on top.


So, what is black garlic?

Black garlic is fermented raw garlic, and it’s packed with nutrients! It’s chewable, spreadable and edible. It’s got twice the health benefits of conventional garlic—without the pungent, sulfur taste!

How is it different from conventional garlic? Black garlic is simply garlic that has been fermented at high temperature and humidity for 12 days.• Fermentation turns the cloves from white to black.• Fermentation makes the garlic sweeter and soft

enough to spread.• Fermentation changes the phytochemical

properties of the garlic.• The allicin in garlic, which produces the strong,

pungent flavor, is converted into bioactive alkaloids and flavonoids. These bioactive components are easier for our bodies to utilize, and makes black garlic an antioxidant, an t ia l le rgenic , an t i -d iabe tes and an t i -inflammatory.

Black garlic has been used for centuries in South Korea, Japan and Thailand.


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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead, featuring Loyola University Chicago’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. The bobbleheads, which are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, are officially licensed by Loyola University Chicago and are being produced in conjunction with the Loyola University Chicago’s Athletic Department.

This marks the third bobblehead of Sister Jean, the 101-year-old chaplain for Loyola’s men's basketball team. In 2018, Sister Jean was thrust into the national spotlight, when the Ramblers advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. The 2018 bobblehead, which sold out this week, was the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s best seller of all time, until it was surpassed in April 2020 by a bobblehead of Dr. Anthony Fauci.

The bobblehead features Sister Jean in her wheelchair wearing a maroon and gold Loyola letter jacket. Each bobblehead will be individually numbered and are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s online store. The bobbleheads are $25 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order and are expected to ship in July. A portion of the sales of Sister Jean’s bobblehead benefit Sister Jean’s religious order, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as Loyola University’s Athletic Department.

“I am truly honored that the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is creating another Sister Jean bobblehead,” said Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. “This has been a unique and unforgettable season for Loyola’s men’s basketball, both on and off the court, and we (were) excited to go and dance at March Madness in Indianapolis.”

Due to her popularity, her original bobblehead sold for more than $300 on eBay leading to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum producing her second bobblehead, which became available following Loyola’s two upset wins during the first weekend in the NCAA Tournament.

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Grand Knight Nate Smith, a regular blood donor, is chairing the drive. According to Smith, “It's usual to think of donated blood being used in life-threatening trauma events. Much more blood needed for those fighting cancer or coping with a life-threatening illness. COVID and extreme winter weather that has slowed the number of blood donations greatly. The need has rarely been greater than it is this spring.”

Donors must be at least 17 years of age. A photo ID is required.

While walk-ins are welcome and much appreciated, Smith urges appointments. Donors are advised to prepare for their donation by eating well and staying hydrated.

Appointments can be made by logging onto Vitalant.org and using code 323G or by emailing Smith at [email protected].

Father Perez Knights of Columbus Council #1444 Grand Knight Nate Smith eagerly donates blood, as Brother Knight Tom Malburg lends fraternal support. Perez invites the community to its May 22 blood drive at the Perez Clubhouse in Mount Greenwood.

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thThe 13 annual Heritage Art Show will feature works in diverse media by Dominican Sister artists and others in the Motherhouse Collection. An oil-on-paper painting by artist Michel Godjevac (1896-1982), a gift to the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation, will be displayed. Hungarian and French, he painted many scenes along the French Riviera, including this untitled painting created of Saint Tropez. Sinsinawa Mound offers a variety of events and retreats. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the event start date. For more information, contact Guest Services at 608-748-4411, visit sinsinawa.org/moundcenter. Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11, about five miles northeast of Dubuque.

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Mon., Nov. 11, 2019. Veterans Day10 a.m. Confessions10:30 a.m. Rosary11 a.m. Mass12 p.m. Blessing for all Veterans after the Mass. Rosary for all Veterans: Living, Deceased, Active and Retired in Apparition Chapel2 p.m. Confessions

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Sat., March 28–Sat., April 4, 2020. This promises to be a journey of renewal, faith and fellowship. Among these are a papal audience with Pope Francis, visiting the tomb of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Special Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, and the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. In addition to the above, the pilgrimage includes 4-staar accommodations, memorable group meals and more. Packages start at $2,999 (per person, double occupancy with early booking/cash discount.) Airfare is separate but can be purchased and coord ina ted through the tour. To register for this Archdiocese of Chicago tour or for m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , co n t a c t Corporate Travel at 866-468-1420.

Mon., Nov. 11, 2019. Veterans Day10 a.m. Confessions10:30 a.m. Rosary11 a.m. Mass12 p.m. Blessing for all Veterans after the Mass. Rosary for all Veterans: Living, Deceased, Active and Retired in Apparition Chapel2 p.m. Confessions


Like many of their human counterparts, too many dogs suffer from obesity and “sedentarism,” the two most common preventable conditions in the canine and human populations. Too much sitting and too many calories in the form of treats or poor nutrition choices often contribute to weight gain. Besides causing our furry friends to have sore joints, difficulty breathing, a higher risk for cancer, canine diabetes and other diseases, obesity also shortens their lives.

Unfortunately, sedentarism has become the normal lifestyle for many dogs and their people. The opposite of a sedentary lifestyle is movement. Playing, being outside, engaging and moving. Canine Fitness Month encourages us to take a step toward a developing a healthier lifestyle and bond with our four-legged family members.

ALWAYS: Check with your veterinarian to be sure your pet is healthy enough for exercise and find out what kind of diet routine Fido should be eating.

Then give some of these tips a try:Get walking! This is the obvious first and

easiest exercise for most canine and human companions. One foot in front of the other, and the fresh air will do you both good.

Try active play. Throw a ball, stick or frisbee in a safe environment, or better yet—run or jog with your pet to retrieve it.

Play hide and seek with your pet’s daily allowance of treats. Place them behind doors, under bowls and chairs. Make treating an active reward.

For dogs unaccustomed to the game of fetch, use a treat dispensing ball that will interest them in retrieving the ball. It may take time to get them to bring the ball back to you, but once the treat is gone, they will in hopes of more treats. Keep the amounts small and intermittent.

For fitness games: Place an unstable object in front of the food bowl for your dog to step on as they reach for the food bowl to introduce balance activities and limb strengthening as a fun and rewarding game.

Raise the floor. Integrating a platform that can

April is National Canine Fitness Month

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Although she hasn’t been around dogs or children, it appears her personality would allow her to fit in and be happy in any home. This good-natured girl will bring lots of love, affection and fun to any forever home.

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be climbed on, or crawled under, during the day is an excellent way to incorporate movement if space is small and the weather isn’t cooperating.

Many dogs are shadows to their canine companions, following us around everywhere we go, even if it is just to lie down under foot. Take advantage of this when starting a new workout routine. Encourage them to participate when you put in the cardio or yoga video. When you shuffle across the room, grab a toy and lure them to do the same.

Incorporate some of your pooch’s well-known obedience drills—like sit, stand, down—into your yoga routine. When you go into cobra, try asking your loyal pal to lie down. When you move into downward dog, have him sit.

Creating obstacle courses indoors and out is possible the whole year round. With a small amount of equipment or none at all, just moving rugs and chairs around to create obstacles will create a workout worthy of both human and canine. The key is to make movement fun for both of you!

Don’t have time? Find a canine fitness trainer or a dog walker that can help get the recommended 20-30 minutes your dog needs each day.

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This definitive list includes the essential Chicago musts, from iconic attractions to award-winning restaurants. Eat• Eat Chicago-style pizza…and

lots of it! Deep dish and thin crust, alike.

• Pile seven toppings on a hot dog… it’s the Chicago way.

• Devour handfuls of the caramel-and-cheese mix from world-famous Garrett Popcorn Shop.

• Learn the lingo before you order an Italian beef sandwich.

• Taste the world in our foodie neighborhoods: Chinatown, Greektown, Pilsen, Little India and more.

• Tackle a prime cut at Chicago’s steakhouses—both legendary and new.

• E m b a r k o n a n e p i c u r e a n adventure at Michelin-star restaurants and James Beard Award winners.

• Savor summer with a colorful scoop—Chicago’s own Original Rainbow Cone.

Experience Chicago’s music • Pack a picnic and catch live music

at Millennium Park free summer music series.

• Hear blues master Buddy Guy play at Buddy Guy’s Legends.

• Discover the next Bill Murray or Tina Fey at The Second City.

• Relive the Jazz Age at the historic Green Mill Jazz Club in Uptown (it first opened in 1907 and was a favorite of Al Capone).

• Hear living legends (for free!) at the Chicago Jazz Festival and Chicago Blues Festival.

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Explore must-see museums• Gaze up at a Titanosaur, the largest

creature known to man, at the Field Museum and say hi to SUE, the most complete and best preserved T.rex ever discovered.

• Explore the Art Institute of Chicago, Ferris Bueller-style to see one of the largest collection of Impressionist art outside the Louvre.

• Stand in a tornado, inside a U-boat, or deep down in a coal mine at the interactive Museum of Science and Industry.

• Watch rare and local aquatic creatures in stunning habitats at the Shedd Aquarium.

• Marvel at the wonders of the universe at Adler Planetarium, the

first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.

• See remnants of the Great Chicago Fire and hop on the first ‘L’ car at the Chicago History Museum.

Theater• Sit in the “Splash Zone” at Blue

Man Group (waterproof ponchos provided).

• Get tickets for a show at Broadway in Chicago or any of our 200+ theaters.

• Discover up-and-coming talent at cu t t ing-edge ne ighborhood theaters.

• Enjoy experimental and avant-garde theater lakeside at the stunning Theater on the Lake.

Thrills• Stand outside one of the world’s

tallest buildings at The Ledge, an all-glass balcony at Willis Tower’s Skydeck Chicago.

• T ILT ove r t he c i t y a t 360 CHICAGO observation deck at the former John Hancock Center.

• See fireworks and a 196-foot Ferris wheel rule the skies at Navy Pier.

Experiences• Get up close and personal with art

masters—from Caldwell to Miró to Picasso—on a public art tour around the city.

• See Chicago’s mos t i conic architecture on an architecture boat c r u i s e , l i k e t h e C h i c a g o Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise.

• Visit Chinatown in a water taxi—and indulge in more than a little dim sum.

Sights• Watch a light and water show on

summer nights at Buckingham Fountain (with jets shooting to a height of 150 feet).

• Splash alongside larger-than-life Chicagoans at Millennium Park’s Crown Fountain.

• Count the building fragments embedded in the Tribune Tower facade (there’s a little bit of the Taj Mahal, Parthenon and Palace of Westminster).

• Take in “landscape art under glass” at Garfield Park Conservatory.

• Gaze up at Chicago’s famous Marina City towers (aka the corncobs), featured in everything from movies to album covers.

• And, of course, take a selfie with Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean.”

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Urban adventures• Go for a waterfront stroll through sandy

beaches and green space on the 18-mile Lakefront Trail.

• Go ice skating or scale a climbing wall at Maggie Daley Park.

• Bike, skate, walk, run—and take in a little artsy culture along The 606.

• Paddle through an architectural canyon on a river kayak—then grab a drink on the award-winning Chicago Riverwalk.

• Explore beautiful Grant Park, home of top city events like Lollapalooza and Taste of Chicago.

• Catch a tan or a quick volleyball game at one of Chicago’s lakefront beaches.

City in a garden• Lose yourself in the Lurie Gardens with

views of the city skyline.• Stroll the nature boardwalk around the

stunning South Pond in Lincoln Park Zoo.• Visit an authentic Japanese garden hidden

away inside Jackson Park.• Find Lincoln Park’s secret garden, the

secluded Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.Experience the city’s famous attractions at a

50 percent savings with Chicago CityPASS. Take your time and enjoy each attraction with nine consecutive days to use your tickets. And, with convenient mobile tickets and prepaid admission, you'll get to skip select lines. Rest assured that should your plans change, you’re covered by flexible 365-day risk-free returns.

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Gaze up at a Titanosaur, the largest creature known to man, at the Field Museum and say hi to SUE, the most complete and best preserved T.rex ever discovered. Photo from fieldmuseum.org

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Writer’s Theater has risen in 29 years to being called “the top regional theater in the U.S.” by The Wall St. Journal.

The company plays to more than 60,000 patrons each season and is praised for its interpretations of both classic and contemporary theater.

In 2016, Writer’s Theater opened a knockout, state-of-the-art facility in downtown Glencoe. The theater was designed by the studios of the star architect Jeannie Gang, who has studios in Chicago, New York and San Francisco. They worked in c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h T h e a t e r Consultants Auerbach Pollock Friedlander.

The beautiful theater building includes great timber trusses and a second-floor canopy walk. Its transparent parts make for fine visual connections with the surrounding parks. It has been described as being “organized as a village-like cluster of distinct volumes that surround a cultural hub.”

T h e r e a r e t w o i n t i m a t e performance spaces. Jeannie Gang’s “Aqua” in downtown Chicago includes a Radisson Blue Hotel and is one of the tallest buildings in the world designed by a woman. Her current “Vista Tower,” also known as the “St. Regis Chicago,” is under construction, and will be even taller, making it the third tallest building in Chicago.

A year ago, Writer’s Theater had an exciting play ready for its first preview. It was cancelled due to the pandemic, but the set remained in place. But it began in rehearsals in February 2021, and will be filmed by the renowned HMS Media, the 20-time Emmy Award-winning media production company.

So now, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, the theater will present online Anna Ziegler’s The Last Match. It will be directed by Chicago’s much-praised Keira Fromm.

The play is described as follows: “With all the passion and tension of a U.S. Open tennis final, The Last Match serves up a thril l ingly theatrical look at what motivates our greatest ambitions and fuels our strongest desires. When a young Russian tennis phenom and an American superstar in his prime meet at center court, it’s a tough call whether the greatest drama is playing out off the court or on.”

The description continues “as the swif t ac t ion vol leys between primetime tennis matches and the most pivotal moments in the personal lives of the competitors and their equally driven romantic partners, sharp and insightful playwright Anna Ziegler draws you inside the minds of the four as they face challenges in

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Writer’s Theater will stream much-anticipated play

sport, life, and love.”Among Anna Ziegler’s plays is

Photograph 51, produced in London and starting Nicole Kidman. It since has been staged around the world. Jeff-nominated Director, Casting Director, and Teacher Keira Fromm earned an M.F.A. from DePaul University and is a frequent guest director at DePaul and Roosevelt University. She comments, “Being away from the play for a year has brought it into sharper focus for me.”

Fromm continued, “Ever since the pandemic hit and our industry has been shuttered, I’ve been more focused on the theme of reckoning in the play, and how we address major shifts in our lives. Do we let them derail and destroy us, or do we reevaluate and redefine ourselves?”

The cast includes Kayla Carter, Heather Chrisler, Ryan Hallahan and Christopher Sheard.

The creative team includes William Boles (scenic designer), Steph Paul (choreographer), Noel Huntzinger (costumes), and Christine Binder (lighting designer).

Tickets for The Last Match will go on sale to the public in early April. Ticket prices are based on the number of viewers in a household: Solo $40; Duo $65; Trio $85; Ensemble (4+) $100. Call the Box Office at 847-242-6000. Visit writerstheater.org.

Joseph Cunniff is a Chicago-based arts writer.

The Last Match, written by Anna Ziegler serves up a thrillingly theatrical look at what motivates our greatest ambitions and fuels our strongest desires.

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Urban adventures• Go for a waterfront stroll

through sandy beaches and green space on the 18-mile Lakefront Trail.

• Go ice skating or scale a climbing wall at Maggie Daley Park.

• Bike, skate, walk, run—and take in a little artsy culture along The 606.

• Paddle through an architectural canyon on a river kayak—then grab a drink on the award-winning Chicago Riverwalk.

• Explore beautiful Grant Park, home of top city events like Lollapalooza and Taste of Chicago.

• C a t c h a t a n o r a q u i c k volleyball game at one of Chicago’s lakefront beaches.

City in a garden• Lose yourself in the Lurie

Gardens with views of the city skyline.

• Stroll the nature boardwalk around the stunning South Pond in Lincoln Park Zoo.

• Visit an authentic Japanese garden hidden away inside Jackson Park.

• Find Lincoln Park’s secret garden, the secluded Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.

Experience the city’s famous attractions at a 50 percent savings with Chicago CityPASS. Take your t ime and enjoy each attraction with nine consecutive days to use your tickets. And, with convenient mobile tickets and prepaid admission, you'll get to skip select lines. Rest assured that should your plans change, you’re covered by flexible 365-day risk-free returns.

From choosechicago.com

Ultimate Chicago bucket list

Jacson Park is located in the Hyde Park and Woodlawn community, Jackson Park totals 542 acres. The park includes Wooded Island, which include the Japanese styled Osaka Garden. Jackson Park was also the site of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

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There’s a lot to like about Louisville, KY. The city is perhaps best known as the home of Churchill Downs, the famous horseracing track where the Kentucky Derby—the first leg of the Triple Crown—has been held each year since 1875. While the race was postponed four months in 2020, due to the pandemic, this year it returns to its traditional timing on the first Saturday in May.

Ticket sales will be limited, but you can still steep yourself in plenty of “Run for the Roses” lore right next door at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The exhibits here show every stage of

a Thoroughbred’s life and include the history and traditions of the race itself. The museum’s “Black Heritage in Racing” exhibit, recently expanded and moved to the first floor, traces the story of Black horsemen from the early days of horseracing when Black jockeys dominated the sport, through the Jim Crow era when they were forced out, and concluding with modern-day success stories. A temporary exhibit called “Right to Ride” about female jockeys will be available through late August. A walking tour of the Downs is included with each admission.


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It’s easy to love Louisville ; Photos courtesy of Navitat Knoxville

Of course, Kentucky is also quite famous for its bourbon, and for good reason. The state produces more than 95 percent of the world’s supply. Ten downtown distilleries (including Angel’s Envy, Old Forester, and Jim Beam) are currently open for touring and tastings, as is American brandy distillery Copper & Kings, known for its gleaming copper pot-stills. The most dedicated bourbon fans will want to explore every mile of Louisvil le’s celebrated Urban Bourbon Trail, which boasts more than 40 stops in all.

At the Louisvi l le Slugger Museum & Factory (which makes baseball bats for most of the major league baseball teams), the fun starts before you even walk through the door. Casually leaning up against the side of the building is what’s affec t ionate ly ca l led the Big Bat—the world’s largest baseball bat. This 68,000-pound, 120-foot-long steel bat is an exact-scale replica of Babe Ruth’s 34-inch Louisville Slugger. Once you do venture inside, you can tour the factory to see how they make the bats and check out some pretty fascinating exhibits in the museum.

One of the highlights is the Bat Vault, which contains more than 3,000 original bat models from legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Hank Aaron. The oldest bats stored here are 100 years old! At the museum’s “Hold a Piece of History” exhibit, you can even handle the exact same bats used by such legendary players as Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter and take a practice swing or two yourself. Before you leave, you’ll receive a souvenir mini bat to take home.

Native son Muhammad Ali is well-celebrated in this city. While the Muhammad Ali Center (a nonprofit m u s e u m a n d c u l t u r a l c e n t e r dedicated to the late, great boxer and social activist) is temporarily closed because of the pandemic, you can visit Ali’s grave at Cave Hill Cemetery, a 296-acre Victorian-era cemetery and arboretum. While you’re there, sneak a peek at the grave

Kentucky produces more than 95 percent of the world’s supply of bourbon. Several distilleries in downtown Louisville offer tours and tastings as part of the Urban Bourbon Trail. Photo credit: Louisville Tourism

of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders, as well.

Cap off your visit with a cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville, the oldest operating paddlewheel steamboat still in existence. The 105-year-old Mississippi River-style steamboat (whose engines are even older, dating from the mid-1880s) is officially a National Historic Landmark. Cruising options include sightseeing, sunset and dinner cruises, all of which offer a full bar. Some cruises also offer live music.

For more information, cal l the Louisville Visitor Center at 502-379-6109 or vis i t the Louisvi l le Tourism at gotolouisville.com.

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of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders, as well.

Cap off your visit with a cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville, the o ldes t opera t ing paddlewhee l steamboat still in existence. The 105-

year-old Mississippi River-style steamboat (whose engines are even older, dating from the mid-1880s) is official ly a National Historic Landmark. Cruising options include sightseeing, sunset and dinner

cruises, all of which offer a full bar. Some cruises also offer live music.

For more information, call the Louisville Visitor Center at 502-379-6109 or visit the Louisville Tourism at gotolouisville.com.

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The Alex&nder rooftop bar at American brandy distillery Copper & Kings, known for its distinctive brandy that relies on copper pots for distillation. Photo credit: Louisville Tourism

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Travelers know how hard it is to gauge a town’s vibe on the first meet-cute. Is it all first-impression gloss, all coy impishness? Or will the town be 100 percent itself through and through?

I’ve been stopping by Ohio’s quirky Yellow Springs for decades, and on each trip I share the village sidewalks with the Birkenstock Brigade, the emerald-dreadlock-and-tat crowd, and the women of a certain age who nonchalantly walk down the street in belly-dancing gear. I know this can only be Yellow Springs and know it’s exactly where I need to be for the day.

The town of 3,500 outside Dayton is gathering more clicks and chatter as native son Dave Chappelle plans to open a comedy club here. He’s bought an old fire house along the Little Miami Scenic Trail to create a restaurant and nightclub, moving his popular outdoor comedy-and-music series downtown.

While we wait for the club, Yellow Springs is ready for local, organic nibbling and a comfy overnight in heritage lodging. Nosh along the way

Nothing jet-fuels a bracing day of hiking and shopping like a slab of cherry-studded Italian cream cake and some wicked java—a carb-and-caffeine jolt created by Dino’s Cappuccinos and Current Cuisine.

Many of YS’s restaurants and its venerable landmark, Ye Olde Trail Tavern in the original 1827 log cabin, are temporarily closed for COVID precautions. But the town’s markets and delis are rolling along, and it’s easy to create a picnic to leisurely unpack in the village or in the parks surrounding Yellow Springs.

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maybe a dainty slice of lavender cake, with lavender-infused butter cream, or the deli’s best seller, triple chocolate cake. If you’re hanging with a crowd, now’s the moment to splash out for the $35 Chocolate Bomb, a dome-shaped cake filled with amaretto chocolate mousse.

For a meal of memory, The Winds Café is reopening after a winter break. A cooperatively owned and operated cafe since 1977, The Winds continues as an Ohio treasure. The cafe keeps to its mission of European style with an American twist.

Ingredients are as local and organic as possible, paired with a deep wine list that’s sans snootiness. While the kitchen turns out grand walleye, duck and steak, it’s a treat to craft a meal from starters alone: fried Brussels sprouts, Indian-spiced sweet potatoes and Russian beets.

Three miles and two centuries away, Clifton Mill has pared down its hefty menu to such local faves as

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biscuits and gravy for carry-out breakfast and buffalo burgers and chicken-and-gouda sandwiches for lunch on the go. The earliest mill on the Little Miami stretches back to 1802, and today’s version remains one of the river’s largest water-powered grist mills still turning. You can cross over a covered bridge and, with reservations, tour the mill’s inner workings, a glimpse back to the hard-working pioneers who built Yellow Springs. Stay the night

Celebrating its centennial, the Arthur Morgan House B&B reigns atop a rise in downtown YS. The house vibe is restorative, free of TVs, radios and phones in your room.

Built by Lucy and Arthur Morgan, the two-story house has had its history interwoven with that of Antioch College. Lucy opened a Depression Food

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Cooperative to feed Antioch students in the 1930s, and later the school bought the building for offices and a co-op dorm. It became a B&B in 1986. To honor the house’s century-old pedigree, the current innkeeper is offering $100 rates for the second night.

Also striking up the birthday band, this time for an astonishing 200 years, is Grinnell Mill B&B. This 1821 landmark stands

on the banks of the Little Miami River, and its serenity is the perfect antidote to the incense-spiked buzz of Yellow Springs.

Within Glen Helen Nature Preserve, the B&B was restored in 2006, with two bedrooms upstairs and—surprising in a bicentennial building—a handicapped-accessible suite on the first floor. Because of COVID regulations, the house is being rented exclusively to families or bubble groups. And don’t leave town without…

…setting the GPS to delish and dashing out to Young’s Jersey Dairy. Yes, it’s a working family farm that’s mushroomed since 1869 into two restaurants, a bakery, a miniature golf course and petting zoo. But the real draw? The all-consuming FOTW—Flavor of the Week.

It’s worth it to check out the dairy’s culinary calendar online—that friendly cow mooing her hello just makes you smile.

While portions of Young’s are temporarily closed, it’s still possible to roll through for a cone. The week of April 5 kicks off with salty caramel

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in on strawberry dreams. Of course, you don’t need to conform to FOTW.

The Youngs have dozens more on the board, and many of us can testify that caramel chocolate toffee keeps its promise every time. When you go

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Cooperative to feed Antioch students in the 1930s, and later the school bought the building for offices and a co-op dorm. It became a B&B in 1986. To honor the house’s century-old pedigree, the current innkeeper is offering $100 rates for the second night.

Also striking up the birthday band, this time for an astonishing 200 years, is Grinnell Mill B&B. This 1821 landmark stands on the banks of the Little Miami River, and its serenity is the perfect antidote to the incense-spiked buzz of Yellow Springs.

Within Glen Helen Nature Preserve, the B&B was restored in 2006, with two bedrooms upstairs and—surprising in a bicentennial building—a handicapped-accessible suite on the first floor. Because of COVID regulations, the house is being rented exclusively to families or bubble groups. And don’t leave town without…

…setting the GPS to delish and dashing out to Young’s Jersey Dairy. Yes, it’s a working family farm that’s mushroomed since 1869 into two restaurants, a bakery, a miniature golf course and petting zoo. But the real draw? The all-consuming FOTW—Flavor of the Week.

It’s worth it to check out the dairy’s culinary calendar online—that friendly cow mooing her hello just makes you smile.

While portions of Young’s are temporarily closed, it’s still possible to roll through for a cone. The week of April 5 kicks off with salty caramel pretzel crunch, a powerful combo. The

th12 goes bold with Cow Patty, dark chocolate ice cream with chocolate cookie pieces, chocolate-covered toffee pieces and mini chocolate chips.

April 19 embraces a classic, peaches and thcream, and the 26 is all about peanut butter cup.

May rolls in on strawberry dreams. Of course, you don’t need to conform to

FOTW. The Youngs have dozens more on the board, and many of us can testify that caramel chocolate toffee keeps its promise every time. When you go

For more information about Yellow Springs, v i s i t y e l l o w s p r i n g s o h i o . o r g a n d greencountyohio.org.

Travel journalist Betsa Marsh has reported from more than

100 countries on seven continents.

The giant stones of Clifton Mill have been grinding away along the banks of the Little Miami River since 1802. During Covid precautions, the heritage restaurant offers down-home favorites for carry out. Clifton Mill photo

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The restorative Arthur Morgan House B&B is celebrating its centennial in 2021. Arthur Morgan House photo





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