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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Giant City Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Superman Celebrationby: Kristin Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Carson Center Broadway Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Stop Summer Brain Rot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

A Good Day to Try Hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Prepaid Debit Cardsby: Robin Passante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

A Father’sGarden of Admonitionsby: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Tales Out of Schoolby: Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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F EAT URES

DEPAR T MENTS

FAMILY F INANCE

CALENDAR

FATHERHOOD FODDER

SCHOOL NOTES

Pale is Beautiful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Father Loveby: Jessica Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Getting the Balance Rightby: Aaron Klope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Flea and Tick Seasonby: Dr. LaNita Flanary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

H EALTH MATTERS

PA REN TS C ORN ER

FAMI LY F I TN ES S

CLAWS AND PAWS

EN D I N G N OTES

front cover by:

Brad Rankin cover models:

Lainey Workman (3), holding Magic, (AKA Justamer

Magic Marker) one of the Dartmoor ponies

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On our cover this month is three year old LaineyWorkman, one of the many young riders who loveto visit Giant City Stables. She’s holding Magic,

(AKA Justamer Magic Marker) one of the Dartmoor poniesthat are suitable for very young riders. Giant City Stables islocated in the heart of Giant City State Park and offers awide variety of programs, from trail rides to summer camps.The stable has been around since the late 1960’s and for thepast 12 years has been owned by Ramona Twellman. Over2,000 people visit the stables each year; many of them aresouthern Illinois residents. There are also people visiting thestate park who want to take a trail ride or families who plantheir vacations around the popular riding summer campsthat Giant City Stables offers.

Giant City Stables is located is the beautiful rolling hills of aMakanda and is home to more than thirty horses, rangingfrom ponies, to mares, to stallions. The Stables are alsohome to the famous cutting horse stallion, Pepto DocQuixote, son of Peptoboonsmal, legendary cutting sire.Pepto is a proven National Cutting Horse Associationmoney earner. “Several of our horses are rodeo champions,and all of them are of amazing quality,” says BerardinoBaratta, a student and volunteer at the Stables. “They’re notworn out – they’re healthy and topnotch. They are veryintelligent: We provide horses that can accommodate anyrider from beginner to advanced.”

Therapy ProgramsSince she has owned the stables, Twellman, who is aProfessional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship


International (PATH) certified riding instructor with over 20years of experience, has offered a therapeutic riding pro-gram at Giant City. The programs provide equine therapyopportunities to the children and adults in Little Egypt area“There are a wide range of disabilities that we work with inour programs,” explained Twellman. “We work with adultsand children who have intellectual and/or physical disabili-ties, brain injuries or conditions such as autism and Downssyndrome. We also offer riding experiences for those withphysical disabilities. Riding therapy can help children andadults with emotional issues, those with mental illness suchas bipolar disorder or who are suffering from stress.” While itmight be hard to understand how riding a horse can helpthese children, the results of the therapeutic program atGiant City Stables are very clear.

For example, a child with autism that has difficulty commu-nicating and forming relationships can benefit greatly fromconnecting emotionally with a horse. “It’s now well docu-mented that an autistic child might have a hard time con-necting with people but can bond with an animal,”Twellman explained. “That connection between the childand the horse makes it easier for them to communicate withothers.”

After working with a girl with cerebral palsy, the therapy hashelped her progress from a wheel chair to a walker. “Anyone,whether they were born unable to walk or are recoveringfrom an accident, can benefit from the rhythm of riding ahorse,” Baratta told me. “The gait of the horse is identical toour own, so even while sitting, a child or adult can still feel

the same movements of walking. This movement helps tore-wire the brain which can result in that person being ableto walk more on their own. It’s not magic, and it doesn’t hap-pen overnight. However, the therapy, with a little patience,does have tremendous results.”The therapy program normally includes six to eight weeklysessions, with up to four people in each session. Each thera-py horse and rider have one volunteer leading it, and twowalking along beside them. Giant City Stables runs theseprograms year round. In addition, they work with localorganizations to provide recreational therapeutic ridingactivities. In total, Giant City Stables serves over 250 peoplea year through its various therapy programs.

Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding The therapy program became a non-profit organization,Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding, inOctober 2012. “We are always in need of donations to sup-port the program,” said Baratta, who is also Treasurer of theorganization. “We appreciate even the smallest amount – astable in Texas recently donated $10,000 to the program,but it’s the $20 or $5 donations that keep the programgoing,”. Giant City Stables charges between $11 - $35 perperson for a group lesson. “The actual cost is about $90,”Baratta explained. “The price is a little higher for private ses-sions, double sessions, and special needs sessions. However,participants will pay no more than fifty percent of the costas the rest is funded through donations. “Many cannotafford to pay even this much, so we have additional subsi-dies available to help families get the therapy they or theirchild needs,” Baratta explained.

Ramona Twellman and Berardino Baratta


Summer CampsGiant City Stables offers a variety of camps for all skill levelsand ages. “We have camps for kids who have never even see ahorse to those who have been coming to camp for four or fiveyears and are looking to refine their riding skills,” Baratta toldme. The camps are led by Ramona, who uses her 30+ years ofinstructional experience to create a fun and safe environment.

‘Barrel Racing and Pole Bending Camp’ is a five day camp forintermediate riders. It will be held from June 3 – 7, begin-ning at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. The cost is $400. CaroleHadden, a retired professional rodeo rider, will join Ramonato teach students the exciting sports of barrel racing andpole bending. In addition, students will learn the funda-mentals of rider biomechanics, which teaches how a rider’sposture and quality of movement affects their horse.

‘Introduction to Horseback Riding Camp’ is a three daycamp for children six to eight years of age. Students will be

introduced to basic safety around horses, and they will beshown how to approach, lead and groom a horse. They willride horses in the arena each day, learning the basics ofbeing a balanced rider, proper posture and steering thehorse. Riders will be introduced to the basic commands ofwalking, turning, stopping, and steering their horse. Thiscamp is filled with hands on activities, barn chores andgames. The camp is July 10 -12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., andthe cost is $90.

‘Horseback Riding for Beginners Camp’ are offered for chil-dren ages seven and up. The three day camp will be heldfrom July 17 through 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $150.The five day camps are June 17 - 21 and August 5-9 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. Each of these camp costs $225. Students willbe taught basic horse anatomy, the parts of the saddle andbridle, and how to tie up a horse. They will learn how toapproach a horse that is tied or in a stall and how to lead ahorse safely around other horses. Riders will be taught how

to groom and safely put on a sad-dle. Students will participate in ariding lesson each day that isfocused on basic riding skills.Everyone will also have the oppor-tunity to go on a trail ride. The fiveday camp concludes with a funshow on Friday!

Trail Rides and Pony RidesGuided trail rides are a great way toenjoy a day in the outdoors fromatop a horse. The Stables offerthese rides from mid-March to mid-November. The trail rides gothrough the forest, and can be any-where from a half hour to twohours long. The most popular rideis 3.2 miles long and takes one hourto complete. Departure times are 9a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. (theevening trail ride is by reservation

We use a combination of therapy, education and recreation, which togethermakes a unique environment for our clients. Using three-dimensional gait ofthe horse for therapeutic benefits, we are able to combine physical therapy

and psychological well being of our clients.

Simply put, the horse becomes the teacher, instilling trust, patience and agreat feeling of accomplishment. Socialization skills, friendship, and our

relationships are enhanced.

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only). “For those interested in a trailride, we suggest you call ahead sothat we can have the horses ready foryou when you arrive,” Baratta said.“But don’t be afraid to take a chanceand stop by!” For younger horselovers, the Stables also offer hand-ledpony rides.

Birthday PartiesIf you love being outside, let GiantCity Stables host your event!Whether it’s a birthday party or sim-ply a fun outdoor get together,everyone will enjoy pony and trailrides, roping and lasso lessons, barntours, a game of horse shoes, and abonfire where they can roast hotdogs and marshmallows!

Private LessonsStudents wishing to further their rid-ing skills are encouraged to enroll inprivate lessons. Giant City Stablesoffers group and private lessons for English and Western rid-ing styles, as well as Speed Events. Ramona teaches all thelessons and will build a lesson plan just for you, or your fam-ily or group. Lessons are open to the public, and you can useyour own horse or one of the Stables’ horses. Giant CityStables also provide horseback riding lessons through JohnA. Logan Community College.

Field TripsLet Giant City Stables customize a field trip just for yourchurch group, school class, or any other group! “Someschools come out to Giant City Stables every year, theCarbondale New School brings their entire school out for afield trip as part of their medieval time period lessons,” saysBaratta. “For many of these children this is the first timethey’ve been this close to a horse.” They have programs forkids, pre K and older. With this hands-on experience, stu-dents will learn to groom and lead a horse and ride a pony.It is a fun educational experience for all! These field tripsaren’t just for kids; the Stables can custom design a horse-back adventure for children and adults alike.

Scout Programs“Through this program, Girl Scout Juniors and Cadets canearn their Horse Lover Badge, and Boy Scouts can receivetheir Horsemanship Merit Badge,” Baratta said. In this three-hour program, Scouts will learn to groom and saddle theirown horse, participate in a horseback riding lesson in thearena, and go on a trail ride. Stables are also happy to designa program for younger Scouts.

VolunteersGiant City Stables relies heavily on the work of volunteers.“We wouldn’t exist without them!” Baratta explained.However, it’s not only the Stables that benefit – the volun-teers have a great time too! “I didn’t grow up around hors-es, but volunteering at the stables gave me a new experi-ence I wouldn’t normally get through lessons alone,”Baratta told me. “Not everyone can afford a barn filled withhorses, but as a volunteer, you get to experience allaspects of the horses and the Stables.” The Stables needabout ten to twelve volunteers a day to do everythingfrom cleaning, answering the phone, greeting the public,mucking the stalls, helping with the programs, guidingtrail rides, grooming and saddling the horses, and muchmore! Volunteers must be 16 or older, and no prior experi-ence with horses is necessary; everyone is trained to carefor the horses and work with the public. “I've been volun-teering since 2000 and there's never a dull moment!” saysTheresa, a volunteer at the Stables. “I get my ‘horsie fix’every week, learn a little bit more about horses, work witha wonderful group of people, and have a great time. It'sbeen so rewarding. If you love horses, have a few hoursand want to meet some wonderful people, come and vol-unteer at the Stables!”

To learn more about their programs, camps, and events, andto print registration forms, go to giantcitystables.com, call618-529-4110, email [email protected], or visit the sta-bles at 722 Giant City Road in Makanda. v


I t’s been 75 years since Superman first appeared in the comics as a super hero! He certainly remains a super hero inMetropolis, Illinois, our Purchase Area town that shares a name with Superman’s home in his DC Comics. In the stories,Metropolis is depicted as a major city, and it certainly feels that way when you stand beside the 15-foot statue of

Superman located in front of the courthouse. Each year costumed fans gather for a multi-day festival to honor Clark Kentas his alter persona, Superman!

This year is the 35th Superman Celebration, which began the same year the movie “Superman I,” starring ChristopherReeves and Margo Kidder, was released. From June 6 - 9, the ‘Man of Steel’ will be honored in big, perhaps recording-break-ing, ways.

By: Kristin Taylor


Headlining guestsGuests on this 35th celebration include those from the earlytelevision series “The Adventures of Superman,” whichstarred George Reeve, as well as “Smallville,” “Lois and Clark:The New Adventures of Superman,” “Superman I” and thenewest “Man of Steel.” Fan favorites Margot Kidder andMichael Rosenbaum will return to the SupermanCelebration. Best known as Lois Lane from the Supermanfilms, Kidder has been part of the festival twice and lastcame in 2005. Rosenbaum, known for his Lex Luthor charac-ter on “Smallville,” enjoyed his 2008 trip to Metropolis andhas wanted to return ever since. They’ll be joined by new-comer Alessandro Juliani, who played Dr. Emil Hamiliton on“Smallville” and will be Sergeant Sedowksy in the much-anticipated release “Man of Steel.” He is also well known asLieutenant Felix Gaeta on “Battlestar Galactica.” Otherguests include Tracy Scoggins, who was Cat Grant on “Loisand Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” as well as twoguests from the 1950s TV show “The Adventures ofSuperman.” Laurie Mitchell was a sci-fi queen and appearedin the episode “The Man Who Made Dreams Come True” andchild actor Gregory Moffett was in the episode “The StolenElephant.”

“We wanted to pay tribute to all the different movies andtelevision series that featured the Man of Steel,” said KarlaOgle, co-chair of the Superman Celebration. “The SupermanCelebration is such a unique festival and Metropolis is hon-ored to have so many wonderful fans who attend. We oftenhear from guests that this is one of their favorite festivals toattend. We have that small-town charm and the fans alwaysmake them feel welcome.”

Over the four days of the celebration, crowds usually rangebetween 25,000 and 35,000. People of all ages like to see allthe costumed Supermen and other characters walkingaround downtown Metropolis. Young adults often meet upwith others who share their interest and older adults areknown to swap inspirational stories. “We expect a great

crowd this year. The Superman Celebration is a great week-end trip for teenagers, families and adults who all love a funtime,” Ogle said. “Most activities and entertainment is free sothe weekend is a reasonable expense for a family. It’s a won-derful choice for a mini-vacation. It appeals to so many dif-ferent people.”

Bringing the world record homeMetropolis wants its Guinness World Record back. In 2008,the town set the world record for “the largest gathering ofpeople dressed as Superman” with 122 people donning thered and blue outfit, but it’s since been broken twice.Goodman Masson, the United Kingdom’s largest independ-ent financial recruitment company, topped the local total


with 180. The record is currently held by the Nexen Inc. inCanada, where 437 employees gathered in Supermanattire.

Anyone interested in helping bring the record back toMetropolis can gather for the official attempt at 3 p.m.,June 9 around the downtown statue. Check-in for therecord-breaking effort will begin at noon. The attemptmust be documented with a roster, photos, a video, andwitnesses and participants wearing full-licensedSuperman attire must stand together for 10 minutes. Aspart of the celebration, participants will receive certifi-cates and awards will be given to the group with themost participants, the largest family involved, the onewho traveled the farthest, and the oldest and youngestparticipants. “For the 75th anniversary of the firstappearance of Superman in the comics, we wanted totry to bring the record back to Metropolis – Hometownof Superman,” Ogle said.

Four days of FUN!First-time visitors will notice the four-day schedule ispacked full of activities, including entertainment, music,contests, comic artists and writers, a kids tent, and celebri-ties to meet. Vendors sell all kinds of food and there is anearby carnival. Three distinct areas make up the celebra-tion: The Smallville tent features kids entertainment andgames and is highlighted by a kids costume contest. TheMan of Steel area has contests for the strong guys! TheOmega Force does three shows in this area. FreestyleConnection also shows off their skills on a large ramp tothe amazement of the crowd. Comic artists and writersalso are located here. The Metro Tent has the celebrityquestion-and-answer sessions, entertainment and the$1,000 Costume Contest.

A full schedule of events for the 35th Superman Celebrationis available online at www.supermancelebration.net. v

Why is sunscreen so important? Truthfully,because there is no safe way to tan! I’m suremost of us think that a tan gives us a ‘healthy

glow’ but what we often forget is that, over time, tanningcan have serious and harmful effects. Tanning causes achange in skin texture, wrinkling and age spots.

How we burnThe sunlight that reaches us as we lay out by the pool, workin our gardens, swim in the lake, or walk on the beach ismade up of two types of harmful rays: UVA and UVB. UVArays can age us and UVB rays can burn us. UVA rays pene-trate deep into the dermis of the skin, the skin’s thickestlayer. Unprotected exposure can lead to premature skinaging. UVB rays will usually burn the superficial layers ofyour skin. The intensity of UVB rays vary by season, locationand time of day, with 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. being the peak hours.Sunburned skin doesn’t just feel awful, it can cause perma-nent damage over time. This is why keeping your skin wellprotected is extremely important.

Levels of protectionWhat type and level of SPF should you use andwhat is the difference between sunscreen andsunblock anyway? SPF stands for sun

protection factor. The SPF number refers to their ability todeflect UVB rays. SPF rating is calculated by comparing theamount of time needed to burn sunscreen-protected skin vs.unprotected skin. So if a person who might typically burnafter 10 minutes in the sun puts on SPF 2, they have doublethat time before sunburn - 20 minutes. Skin protected withSPF 15 would take 15 times longer, or 150 minutes for sun-burn to occur. Keep in mind though, the increase from 20 to45 level SPF provides only 2.8% more UV protection.

In order to help your skin seek a safe skin refuge,check out these following tips:

• Apply a water-resistant sunscreen with minimum SPF of 15 and UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection to any parts of your body that are exposed to the sun each day. Reapply every 2 hours if you’re in direct sun.

• Don’t forget about those lips, be sure to use a lip balm that’s SPF 15 or higher

• Cover up! Your head and eyes can get sunburn too. Use a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses

• Seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the suns burning rays are the strongest

• Use extra caution near the water, sand and snow as they can reflect and strengthen

the sun’s rays

HEALTH MATTERS

Pale is Beautiful!Covering up from harmful sun rays this summer!



• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreen should only be used on babies over the age of 6 months.

Sun exposure causes most skin cancersSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer in theUnited States. More than 1 million skin cancers are diag-

nosed annually. Squamous cell car-cinoma is the second most commonform of skin cancer. More than250,000 cases are diagnosed eachyear, resulting in approximately2,500 deaths each year.1 in 5Americans and 1 in 3 Caucasians willdevelop skin cancer over the courseof a lifetime. More than 90% of allskin cancers are caused by sunexposure. Examine your skin fromhead to toe every month and seeyour physician annually for a profes-sional skin exam. Early detection isalways best. A person’s risk for skincancer doubles if he or she has hadfive or more sunburns. So love yourSPF, it could save your life.

Treatments to Reverse theSigns of AgingThere are treatments available tohelp you mitigate the damagingeffects of sun exposure. Laser treat-ments are just one way to correctskin conditions although they arenot typically a medical necessity.They are ideal for clients who areinterested in improving their skinwithout invasive surgery thatwould cause downtime away from

daily activities. From total facial rejuvenation, whichinvolves the reduction and removal of red and brown pig-mented lesions with a general firming of the skin, to theremoval of sun-spot damage, patients can always discusswith their practitioner which treatments would be rightfor them. v


PARENTS CORNERby: Jessica Fisher

Dads often get a bum rap in this culture. Granted,there are quite a few men who’ve abdicated theirresponsibilities and abandoned their families.

But, there are also scores of men who love their wives andchildren, work hard to keep food on the table, and other-wise, are willing to sacrifice a baseball game before theymiss out on a meaningful family event. And dads, thoughvery different from their female counterparts, love theirchildren – in their own ways. Meet some of the fathers I’veknown and how they love their kids.

Fueling theImaginationKen built an enormous cardboard castle in his family’sbasement, complete with working drawbridge. This was-n’t just making use of the box the refrigerator came in. He

sought out many empty appliance boxes and hauledthem home in inclement weather. Not only that, I was wit-ness to the rollicking good times he and 10 boys had at abirthday party, sword fighting and running about. No onewas injured, but they had a blast!

Saying No to ExcessMy own dad was fairly conservative in how he spent hismoney. We didn’t live extravagantly nor did we get regularallowances. I was the oldest of his five children, and I knownow that part of his thrift resulted from needing to keep aneye on the future. Who knew what tomorrow held? He hada family to look out for. Though my inner teenager mightstill argue that he was a little too tightfisted at times, I willconcede that I learned good lessons in frugality and I knowhow to pinch a penny until it screams.

Father LoveHow Dads Nurture Kids in Their Own Ways


Daily PlayI married well. No, my husband wasn’twealthy, but he loves to play with ourchildren. And with each child, he’sdeveloped daily games that fit eachchild. Back in our early parenting days, itwas “Runaway Pickup” where he wouldrace around the living room on all fours,bearing a heavy load of children on hisback. At the end of a lap, he woulddump his cargo onto the couch to thepeals of laughter. Now that the jointsaren’t as limber as they once were, heand our last toddler play a few rounds ofDora Match Game after work each day.

Rituals and TraditionsMarcus takes each of his nine childrenout to breakfast on his or her birthday.It’s a special one-on-one time that issometimes rare in a large family. Yet, thechildren, even those in their twenties, look forward to thisspecial yearly ritual. And now that some are married,spouses are allowed to come to Dad’s breakfast as well,creating a new tradition.

Regular ConversationMy father-in-law is wonderful about making regular phonecalls. He telephones his sons on a weekly basis, just to talkand see what they’re up to. Now that he is a grandfather, heis respectful not to tell his boys what to do, but he offersadvice where he sees the need.

Sharing InterestsBrett plays the guitar. And when his daughter expressed aninterest in learning to play, he bought her a pint-size instru-ment as well. They croon together, though perhaps notquite in harmony, and are making beautiful memories withone another.

Just hanging outAnd while it may be very sports-centric, I must say thatthere is beauty in watching a father and son watch a gametogether. They may not talk a lot. Their conversation mayjust revolve around that stupid coach or how that quarter-back blew it. But just being together and making a memorymeans something. Dad and child time is valuable, no matterwhat they are doing.

And, Mom, it’s okay if you don’t get it. v

Jessica Fisher is a writer, blogger, teacher, a homemaker, cook and a mom. Youcan read more of her great advice on www.fishmama.com, www.simplehome-school.net and www.lifeasmom.com


Residents of Southern Illinois don’t have todrive to St. Louis or Chicago to see aBroadway production of their favorite

shows. There is a wonderful theatre just an hour’sdrive south! The Carson Center, located just acrossthe Ohio River in Paducah, Kentucky, is pleased toannounce their new 2013-2014 Broadway Season.The exciting series has a full line up of great musicals,from comedy to shows that will have you dancing inyour seat!

MEMPHIS November 5-6, 2013 - 7:15PM

MEMPHIS takes place in the smoky halls and under-ground clubs of the segregated 1950s, where ayoung white DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in lovewith everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and anelectrifying black singer Felicia Farrell. It is an originalstory about the Cultural Revolution that eruptedwhen his vision met her voice, and the musicchanged forever. Filled with high-octane dancing,songs that perfectly capture the era and an absorb-ing tale of fame and forbidden love, the show offerssoaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. It wonTony Awards in 2010 for Best Musical, Best Score, BestBook, and Best Orchestrations.


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET January 13-14, 2014 - 7:15PM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET was nominated for threeTony Awards in 2010: Best Musical, Best Book of aMusical, and Best Performance by a Featured Actor in aMusical. This true story takes us back to December 4,1956, as an auspicious twist of fate begins when estab-lished performer Carl Perkins was to record songs with anew performer, Jerry Lee Lewis, at Sam Philips’ SunRecords. Elvis Presley comes by the studio, and JohnnyCash also stops by to talk to recording impresario SamPhilips. They soon have a jam session together. Philipsattempts to re-sign Johnny Cash to a new contract,unaware he has already signed with Columbia Records.Philips tells the audience how he first discovered each ofthese legends – and the hit songs follow including "BlueSuede Shoes," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "GreatBalls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin'On," "Hound Dog" and more.

ROCK OF AGESMarch 25-26, 2014 - 7:15PM

ROCK OF AGES will have you dancing in your seats withthis smash hit jukebox musical featuring a slammin'selection of the hippest 1980’s hair bands and the grip-ping guitarists of glam metal. ROCK OF AGES, set in L.A.’sinfamous Sunset Strip in 1987, tells the story of Drew, aboy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl,both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big andfalling in love. It is the insanely fun worldwide smash hitthat features a raucous mix of 28 eyebrow-scorchingtunes, including "Don’t Stop Believin’," "We Built ThisCity,” "The Final Countdown," "Wanted Dead or Alive,""Here I Go Again," "Can’t Fight this Feeling," and "I Want ToKnow What Love Is." Rock of Ages, which opened onBroadway in April 2009 and continues today, was nomi-nated for five Tony Awards.


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Complete the season with THE ADDAMS FAMILY in a musi-cal comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday,Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacularlife. THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’severy father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ulti-mate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in lovewith a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family.A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’tupsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs himnot to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must dosomething he’s never done before — keep a secret fromhis beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for thewhole family on the fateful night they host a dinner forWednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. TheBroadway production was nominated for two Tony Awardsand closed on December 31, 2011, after 34 previews and725 performances.

Broadway Series SubscriptionsYou can save 10% off single ticket prices by purchasing aBroadway Series Subscriptions. To subscribe to the 2013-2014 Broadway Series, please visit the Carson Center BoxOffice or call (270) 450-4444. An order form is available todownload or purchase a subscription online at www.the-carsoncenter.org. All productions will include two per-formances and subscribers will have the same seats forall performances. It will cost as much or more to buy sin-gle tickets in 2013-2014. Prices per subscription rangefrom $102 to $212 depending on choices of shows andseating. Orders from new subscribers will be processedin the order they are received after all current subscriberrenewals have been filled. The Broadway Season is avail-able only by subscription at this time. After subscriptionsare processed, any remaining tickets available for indi-vidual shows go on sale as each performance dateapproaches.

Mark these shows on your calendars and get your ticketstoday! v

Now is your time to lose the winter weight, rev-upyour workout routine and eventually break outthose shorts as summer is here. When it comes to

building the best possible exercise experience, it’s all aboutbalance: Proper nutrition, combined with the correct sup-plements and exercise routine, will fuel your overall healthand wellness. The perfect combination of these elementswill not only result in more energy but also a toned, flexible,stress free and stronger ‘new you’ - just in time for the sum-mer season. In this article, my goal is to teach you how tofuel your body and your workout properly to achieve thebest possible results.

The Right FuelProper nutrition is a very important, yet often overlooked,component of your workout routine. We should eat to fuelour bodies. If the correct sources of food are not taken indaily, even the best workout intentions will eventually suf-fer, preventing you from performing toyour full potential. Maintaining a good bal-ance of protein, complexcarbs and fats is vital to

proper nutrition. Protein is essential for the amino acids inthe ability to recover after vigorous workouts. Qualitysources of protein include chicken, fish, eggs, proteinshakes, seafood, ground turkey, tuna, Greek yogurt and leanbeef. Complex carbs take longer to digest and do not raisesugar levels in the body as quickly as simple carbs. Oatmeal,brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole grain or whole wheatbreads and whole grain pastas are all good sources of com-plex carbs to incorporateinto your healthy lifestyle.Fats provide the greatestenergy source per gram offood due to the amount

of calories per gram.

FAMILY F I TNESS by: Aaron Klope, Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified

Getting the Balance RightDiet, Supplements and Exercise for Optimal Health


Good fat sources include almonds, avocados, olive oil,peanut butter and sunflower seeds.

When you’re exercising regularly consider taking supple-ments as they can enhance the overall health benefits.Taken in correct dosages, multi-vitamins make up for nutri-ents we lack or may not get in whole food consumption.Whey protein shakes can also be beneficial and come inmany different flavors for added variety. Protein shakesserve as a healthy post workout snack to enhance musclegrowth and help muscles to recover from strenuous exer-cise. Fruit can be added for enhanced nutritional value tomake protein shakes a healthy meal replacement option.

Get Moving!Exercise is of course, a huge component in your overallenergy level and health. For optimal results when starting acardio program consider the amount of time you plan tospend exercising and the number of days per week youhave available. Seeking advice from a personal training pro-fessional will not only help you assess your current fitness


level but also provide you with a customized, results driven workout plan that meets your personalschedule. A complimentary personal training experience is often available when joining most rep-

utable health clubs to provide necessary baseline evaluation and information.

Vary your workoutWorkout variety can also greatly impact your results. Because every person starts at a dif-ferent level, beginners should plan to start out with 10-15 minutes of cardio and gradual-ly work up to 30-40 minutes. Basic workouts, such as walking on a treadmill, can quicklycreate workout boredom and a plateau in fitness and weight loss, so plan to change up

your routine frequently with added speed and incline as your endurance builds. Joininga health club will provide you with unlimited training possibilities and access to a vari-ety of circuit, free weight and unique cardio equipment. Stair masters, Jacobs’s ladder,

arc trainers and AMT’s used at a higher intensity levels will burn more calories perworkout session. Group fitness classes also add excellent cardio benefit and

variety. To help build and maintain muscle, it’s important to includestrength training sessions 3 days per week for at least 30 minutes. Takingclasses will help to educate you on muscle building exercises, encourageyou in a group environment and will help incorporate total body weighttraining in a 45 – 60 minute class setting.

To achieve the best possible balanced exercise experience, it is essential tofuel your workout by keeping your nutrition in check, incorporate supple-

ments when needed and maintain an exercise program that includes strengthand cardio. This type of balance will not only rev-up your spring workout but it will

also help you lose the winter weight as you countdown to the summer season. v


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JUNESATURDAY 1:GenKota Fest. GenKota Winery, 301 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon. Entertainment bySnake Lane Revue and food by Lil' Buddies BBQ. Contact 618-246-9463 orwww.genkotawine.com.

SUNDAY 2GenKota Fest. GenKota Winery, 301 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon. Entertainment bysinger/songwriter Russ Anderson and food by Lil' Buddies BBQ. Contact 618-246-9463 or www.genkotawine.com.

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THURSDAY 6Superman Celebration. Downtown Metropolis. 5 pm Thursday to 5 pm Sunday.See a complete schedule of events at www.supermancelebration.net/schedule.

FRIDAY 7Cedarhurst Story Time presents Amazing Animals. Cedarhurst Center for theArts, Beck Family Center Library. 10 am the first Friday of each month. Pre-K andkindergarten. Call 618-242-1236.

Superman Celebration. Downtown Metropolis. Through 5 pm Sunday. See acomplete schedule of events at www.supermancelebration.net/schedule.

First Fridays. Downtown Mt. Vernon. Free. Celebrate the arts at this outdoor fes-tival. Call 618-242-6866.

Friday Night Fair. Carbondale Town Square. 6 – 9 pm. Food, crafts, live music byMudsills. More info at http://carbondalemainstreet.com/Community_Fair.html.

SATURDAY 8Rend Lake Beach Blast. Rend Lake, South Sandusky Beach. Noon. Free. Family-friendly beach games, exhibits that stress how to stay safe around the water. Call618-724-2493.


The Ronnie Vaughn Band. GenKota Winery, 301 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon. 7 pm.Call 618-246-9463.

SUNDAY 9GenKota Jamz. GenKota Winery, 301 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon. Doors open at noon;music starts at 1 pm. Free. Call 618-246-9463.


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TUESDAY 114-H Robotics Workshop. Jefferson County Extension Office, 4618 Broadway, Mt.Vernon. Youth 8-12 years old – 9 am; youth 13-18 – 1 pm. Call 618-242-0780 toregister by June 6. $3, members; $5, non-members.

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THURSDAY 13Basket Weaving Workshop. Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, 14967 GunCreek Trail, Whittington. 10 a.m. Kay Wiggins will instruct about basket weavingusing natural materials and beginner techniques. Students will leave with ahandmade basket at the end of class. For more information or to register, call618-629-2220.

FRIDAY 14Jefferson County Relay for Life. Mt. Vernon High School Track & Field. 6 pmFriday to 6 pm Saturday. Free. Call 618-998-9898 Ext. 3.

SATURDAY 15Jefferson County African American Heritage Committee Annual Gala,Holiday Inn. 5:30 pm. $25, adults; $15, children. Entertainment, scholarships,awards, keynote speaker. Call 618-237-8161 or 618-242-0792.

SUNDAY 16Free Fishing Day at the Cache. Shawnee College Pond. Noon – 4 pm. Free. Kidslearn the basics of knot-tying, hook-baiting and casting. Rods and reels loaned ona first-come, first-served basis. No fishing license required for the day. Call CypressCreek National Wildlife Refuge at (618) 634-2231.

Special Father's Day with Singer/Songwriter Bill Price. GenKota Winery, 301 N.44th St., Mt. Vernon. 2 pm. Call 618-246-9463.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information inthis calendar; however, changes and cancellations mayhave occurred since publication. We recommend that youverify all information. Items may be submitted to Kristin @[email protected].

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FRIDAY 21Friday Night Fair. Carbondale Town Square. 6 – 9 pm. Food, crafts, live music by GiantCity Slickers. More info at http://carbondalemainstreet.com/Community_Fair.html.

Movie Night in the Park presents Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.Veterans Park. 8:30 pm. Free. Call 618-242-6890.

SATURDAY 224-H Braeutigam Orchards Tour. Braeutigam Orchards, 2795 Turkey Hill Lane,Belleville. 9 am. Call 618-327-8881 to register by June 3. $6-7/person.

Prairie Farms Dairy 75th Anniversary Celebration. Lenus Turley Park,Carbondale. 9 am - noon. Product samples, information areas, register for prizes.

Children's Basket Weaving Workshop. Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center,14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington. 10 am. Taught by Kay Wiggins. Call 618-629-2220 to register.

Children's Hand Made and Wheel Thrown Pottery Workshop with BillieBrannan. Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail,Whittington. 12:30 pm. Call 618-629-2200 to register.

SUNDAY 23Shawnee Art & Wine Festival. Riverside Park, Murphysboro. 11 am – 8 pm. $12,advanced and includes three tastings from each winery, souvenir wine glass,music and art; $3, non-wine tasters, includes entrance to enjoy music and art;$15, gate price and includes three tastings from each winery, souvenir wine glass,music and art. Bands Wil Maring, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; Lew Jetton, 2 – 4 pm; TheVenturis, 4:30 - 6:30pm. www.southernticketsonline.com.

GenKota Jamz. GenKota Winery, 301 N. 44th St., Mt. Verno . Doors open at noon;music starts at 1 pm. Free. Call 618-246-9463.

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THURSDAY 27

FRIDAY 28Super City Blues & Ques. Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. Lunchtime through10 pm. Live bands, vendors, beer garden, BBQ competition. Call 618-524-1696.Friday Night Fair. Carbondale Town Square. 6 – 9 pm. Food, crafts, live music byWhistle Pigs. More info at http://carbondalemainstreet.com/Community_Fair.html.

Family Movie Night. C.E. Brehm Memorial Library, 101 S Seventh St., Mt. Vernon.Doors open at 6:30 pm.; movie starts at 7 pm. Free popcorn and bottled water.Kids must be accompanied by an adult; adults must be accompanied by a kid.Call 618-242-6322.

SATURDAY 29Super City Blues & Ques. Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. Lunchtime through10 pm. Live bands, vendors, beer garden, BBQ competition, touch a tractor, artsand craft fair. Call 618-524-1696.

Love Free or Die by by Macky Alston. Carbondale Public Library’s CommunityCinema, 405 W. Main St. 2:30 pm. Free. Contact 618- 453-6148 or [email protected].

Rend Lake Fireworks Festival. Rend Lake Main Dam. 5 p.m. $5/car load. Foodvendors, music, and fireworks. Call 618-724-2493.

SUNDAY 30Hickory Ridge 20th Anniversary Celebration. Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center,2727 Glenn Road, Carbondale. Noon – 3 pm. Food, games, kids’ activities, livemusic by Ivas John. More info at http://cpkd.org.

Singer/Songwriter Dave "The Rythm Man" Simmons. GenKota Winery, 301 N.44th St., Mt. Vernon. 2 p.m. Call 618-246-9463.

Annual Carnival & 4th of July Celebration. Fairview Park, Centralia. 4 p.m. eachday through July 4. Free. Carnival, rides, food, games, and fireworks. Call 618-532-5910.

Special AnnouncementsCarbondale Public Library needs you volunteers (ages 12 — 17) to help with regis-tration and special events for the Kid’s Summer Reading Program. Applications dueJune 6. Volunteers may choose shifts, any day of the week from June 11– July 20.



Summer Camps/ActivitiesBarrel Racing and Pole Bending Camp with Guest Instructor Carole Hadden. GiantCity Stables, 722 Giant City Road, Makanda. JUNE 3-7. 9 am – 3 pm. $400. Ages. 12and older. For more info or to register, contact 618-529-4110 orGiantCityStables.com.

Project Next Generation. Carbondale Public Library. 5th – 8th grades. TUESDAYSAND WEDNESDAYS 10 – 11:30 am. Session 1 – How Things Work; JUNE 4, 5, 11,12; learn about circuits by building things, build and compete in robot challenges,make a clock from recycled parts. Session 2 – Everything PNG; JUNE 25, 26, JULY2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17; learn how to geocache, use Lego robotics, build an egg bridge,and leadership skills. Session 3 – PNG Games; JULY 23, 24, 30, 31; Jeopardy,Xbox Kinect games; Minecraft discussion, scavenger hunt. Call 618-457-0354 or visithttp://www.carbondale.lib.il.us/ to register.

Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School. First Baptist Church, 401 N. 15th St.,Murphysboro. 4 – 6 pm JUNE 9; 9 am – noon JUNE 10 - 13. 3 years old to fifthgrade. 618-687-1769 or www.fbcmurphy.com to register.

Nike Swim Camp. Southern Illinois University, Shea Natatorium. JUNE 9 – 13. Ages 9-18. Camp begins Sunday afternoon and goes through noon Thursday. $495, overnight;$395, extended 9 am – 9 pm. Should have some competitive swimming experience andbe able toswim at least 50 meters in fly, back, breast and freestyle. Call 1-800-645-3226.

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp. Stehr Field, Carbondale. JUNE 10-14. 9am – noon for ages 6-10; 1 – 4 pm for ages 11-16. $145. Register at registration.chal-lengersports.com.

Beginning LEGO Engineering Camps. SIU-Carbondale, Quigley Hall, Room 204.Rising 1st-2nd graders. Session 1 – JUNE 10-14; 8:30 am – noon. Session 7 – JUNE24-28; 8:30 am – noon. Session 11 – JULY 8-12; 8:30 am – noon. Session 15 – JULY15-19; 8:30 am – noon. $99/session. Register by phone with a VISA, Discover orMastercard by calling Continuing Education and Outreach at 618-536-7751.

Advanced LEGO Engineering Camps. SIU-Carbondale, Quigley Hall, Room 204.Rising 3rd-5th graders. Session 2 – JUNE 10-14; 1 – 4:30 pm. Session 5 – JUNE 17-21; 8:30 am – noon. Session 8 – JUNE 24-28; 1 – 4:30 pm. Session 16 – JULY 15-19; 1 – 4:30 pm. Session 17 – JULY 22-26; 8:30 am – noon. $99/session. Register byphone with a VISA, Discover or Mastercard by calling Continuing Education andOutreach at 618-536-7751.

Nike Swim Camp. Southern Illinois University, Shea Natatorium. JUNE 16 – 19.Ages 9-18. Camp begins Sunday afternoon and goes through noon Wednesday.$395, overnight; $295, extended 9 am – 9 pm. Should have some competitive swim-ming experience and be able toswim at least 50 meters in fly, back, breast andfreestyle. Call 1-800-645-3226.

Horse camps featuring arena riding, safety, grooming, saddling, trail rides, gamesand crafts. Giant City Stables, 722 Giant City Road, Makanda. Half-day camps –JUNE 17-21 AND AUG. 5-9. 9 am – noon both camps. $225. Ages 7 and older.Three-day camp – JULY 10-12. 9-11 am. $90. Ages 6-8. Three-day camp – JULY 17-19. 9 am – noon. $150. Ages 7 and older. For more info or to register, contact 618-529-4110 or GiantCityStables.com.

Saluki Softball Camp (Hitting & Defense). Sports Blast, 1215 E. Walnut St.,Carbondale. JUNE 18-20. 9 am – noon. Open to rising 1st-8th graders. $100 ($175if combined with pitching camp). Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, orMastercard by calling Continuing Education and Outreach at 618-536-7751.

Saluki Softball Camp (Pitching). SIU Student Recreation Center. JULY 16-17. 1-3pm. Open to rising 1st-12th graders. $80 ($175 if combined with hitting/defensecamp). Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or Mastercard by calling ContinuingEducation and Outreach at 618-536-7751.

Private riding lessons and trail rides. Giant City Stables, Makanda. All summerlong with Ramona Twellman, certified riding instruction with 30-plus years of expe-rience. English or Western saddle. 10 hour-long rides/lessons - $350; 5 hour-longrides/lessons - $200; 5 30-minute rides/lessons - $125; hour-long private lesson -$45; 30-minute private lesson - $30. For more info or to register, contact 618-529-4110 or GiantCityStables.com.

Guided trail rides. Giant City State Park. Departs 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm,3:30 pm, 5 pm. Hour ride - $45/person; half-hour ride - $30/person. For more info orto register, contact 618-529-4110 or GiantCityStables.com.

Saluki Swim Camp. SIU-Carbondale’s Recreation Center Pool. JUNE 24-28. 8 am –4:30 pm. Ages 8-12. $229. Registration includes lunches, souvenir T-shirt and limit-ed accident medical camp coverage. Campers should bring swimsuit, flip flops,towel, comfortable shoes for walking on campus, clothes to cover swimsuit and bagfor belongings. Register by phone with a VISA, Discover or Mastercard by callingContinuing Education and Outreach at 618-536-7751.

Saluki Track and Field Camp (Pole Vault). JUNE 29, JUNE 30, JULY 13, JULY 14.8 am – 2 pm. Ages 12-18. One day - $100; two days - $150; three days - $250; fourdays - $300. Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or Mastercard call ContinuingEducation at 618-536-7751.

Saluki Track and Field Camp (Throws). JULY 6, JULY 7, JULY 13, JULY 14. 8 am– 2 pm. Ages 12-18. . One day - $100; two days - $150; three days - $250; four days

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- $300. Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or Mastercard call ContinuingEducation at 618-536-7751.

MythBusters Camp. SIU-Carbondale. JULY 15-19. Session I: 8:30 am – noon; SessionII: 1 – 4:30 pm. $99. For rising 3rd through 8th graders. Register online atwww.dce.siu.edu/index.php/mythbusters or by phone with a credit card by callingContinuing Education and Outreach at 618-536-7751.

National Cheerleading Camp. SIU-Carbondale Student Center Ballrooms. JULY 24-26. $269, student resident; $254, advisor resident: $179, student commuter; $79,advisor commuter. Register at nca.varsity.com or 1-800-NCA2WIN.

Art Camps taught by Kathleen Frye. Willow Street Studios, 205 Willow St.,Carbondale. Week 1 – JULY 8-12. Exploring 2D and 3D Art; 9 am – 1 pm; $109; rising6th-9th graders. Week 2 – JULY 15-19. Artists in Action; 9 am – noon; $109; rising 4th-8th graders. Explore Art, 1 – 4 pm; rising 1st-3rd graders. Week 3 – JULY 22-26.Globetrotters; 9 am – noon; $109; rising 4th-8th graders. Inspired by Nature; 1 – 4 pm;$109; rising 1st-3rd graders. Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or Mastercardcall Continuing Education at 618-536-7751.

Ongoing Events & Notices

Lego Club. Marion Carnegie Library, Children’s Department. MONTHLY ON THEFIRST MONDAY, 6 – 7:30 pm. Ages 6-12. Call (618) 993-5935.

Tween Crafts. Marion Carnegie Library, Children’s Department. WEEKLY ONTUESDAY, 3:30 – 6 pm. Ages 8-12. Call (618) 993-5935.

Games Group. Marion Carnegie Library, Teen Department. WEEKLY ON TUESDAY,4 – 7:30 pm. Games include cheese, checkers, and more. Open to teens of all skill lev-els. Call (618) 993-5935.Story Hour. Marion Carnegie Library, Event Center. WEEKY ON WEDNESDAY, 10 -11 am. Stories, snacks and activities for pre-school age children. Call (618) 993-5935.

Thursday Night Live. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mt.Vernon. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 8 PM EACH THURSDAY THROUGH AUG.29. Food and beer/wine concessions are available for purchase plus different activi-ties such as live music, outdoor yoga or family art activities. Call 618-242-1236.

Family Swim. LIFE Center pool, 2500 W Sunset Drive, Carbondale. WEEKLY ONFRIDAY EVENINGS. $5 per family up to four people; additional people $1 each. Anadult family member must accompany youth; siblings must be at least 21 to qualifyas an adult. Call 618-549-4222.

Free monthly electronic/computer recycling. America’s Central Port (FormerlyCommissary Parking Lot), Seventh and A streets, Granite City. 10 am SECONDSATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FEBRUARY – NOVEMBER. Call 314-382-1650 orwww.witsinc.org.

Teen Games. Marion Carnegie Library, McCoskey Room. WEEKLY ON SATURDAY,1 – 4:30 pm. Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and other games. Ages 12-19. Call (618) 993-5935.

Marion Main Street Cruise In. Marion Tower Square. 5 – 9 pm. EVERY FOURTHSATURDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER. Prizes, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, food. Zumba & Zumba Toning Classes-Tishaunda Fitness Contact 618-638-4180 for moreinformation or www.tishaunda618.zumba.com. $5 per class or $30 for a VIP pass –unlimited Zumba for a month First Time Free! At 718 Market Square Street inMetropolis. SATURDAYS 10:30-12 and MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS at 6-7:30 p.m.

ExhibitsMixed media drawings and paintings by R. Michael Fisher THROUGH JULY 1,Carbondale Public Library.

Jefferson County Historical Village and Museum, 1411 North 27th St., Mt. Vernon.10 am – 4 pm SATURDAYS and 1 – 4 pm SUNDAYS. Free. Authentic log cabins andmuseum containing Jefferson County memorabilia. Call 618-246-0033.

Religious Services & Meetings:Aldersgate United Methodist Church1201 N. Fair St., Marion -618-997-6065 • www.marionaldersgate.orgSUNDAYS – 8:30 am Blended Worship Service; 9:30 am Sunday School for allages; 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery is provided duringboth worship services for kids up to 3 years old. WEDNESDAYS – ACTION (All Church Things in One Night) begins with a mealat 5:45 pm and is followed by Adult Small Group Studies; Friendship Club(through 3rd Grade); CLICK (4th and 5th Grades); Sixth Grade Connection;and Wednesday Night Life (7th-12th Grades).

Christ Community Church473 W. Harrison Road, Murphysboro – 618-684-359 • ccc-si.comSUNDAYS – 10 am Worship

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Community Christian Church1150 Country Club Road, Metropolis – 618-524-8694 • www.cccmetropolis.comSUNDAYS – 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship; 6 pm WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 6 pm Bible Study

Cornerstone Church9835 Old Bainbridge, Marion – 618-997-7884 • cornerstonesi.orgSATURDAYS – 5 pm WorshipSUNDAYS – 9 am and 10:45 am Worship

Cornerstone Church17466 Route 37, Johnston City - 618-997-7884 • cornerstonesi.orgSUNDAYS – 10 am Worship

Grace United Methodist Church220 N. Tower Road, Carbondale – 618-457-8785 • www.gumc.netSUNDAYS – 9 am Contemporary Worship; 10:10 am Sunday School; 11:15 amTraditional Worship. Nursery available at both services and Sunday school.

Hope Church7373 Old Highway 13, Carbondale – 618-521-6271www.hopechurchcarbondale.comSUNDAYS – 9:30 am Adult Bible Study; 9:30 am Children’s Sunday School;10:30 am Worship Service

Elm Street Southern Baptist Church1907 Elm St., Murphysboro – 618-687-1043 • www.elmstreetchurch.orgSUNDAYS – 9:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Service; 6 pm ServiceWEDNESDAYS – 7 pm Service

First Baptist Church of Marion401 West Union St., Marion – 618-997-9386 • www.fbmarion.orgSUNDAYS – 10 am Worship; 6 pm WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 6 pm Worship

First Baptist Church401 N. 15th St., Murphysboro – 618-687-1769 • www.fbcmurphy.orgSUNDAYS – 8:15 am Fellowship with coffee and doughnuts; 9am LifeGroups/Sunday School; 10 am WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 5 pm Dinner; 6 pm Youth Group; 6 pm Adult Bible Study

First Christian Church306 W. Monroe St., Carbondale – 618-457-6817 • fcc-carbondale.orgSUNDAYS – 10:30 am Worship with Children’s Church and Nursery provided

First Presbyterian Church310 S. University Ave., Carbondale – 618-549-2148 • www.firstprescdale.orgSUNDAYS – 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Fellowship; 10:45-11:45 am Adult &Children’s Christian Enrichment

First United214 W Main St., Carbondale – 618-457-2416 • www.fumc-cdale.orgSUNDAYS – Early Service: 8:15-9:15 am Early Service; 9:30-10:30 am SundaySchool for all ages; 10:45-11:45 am Late Service with Children's Church (4years old - Grade 6)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church1801 Westminster Drive, Marion – 618-993-3649 • gslcmarion.comSUNDAYS - 7:45 am service; 10:15 am service with staffed nursery availablefor children through age 3

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Lighthouse Assembly of God670 Airport Road, Metropolis – 618-524-2256 • lighthouseag.orgSUNDAYS – 9:30 am Christian Education; 10:30 am Morning Worship; 5:15 pmCorporate Prayer; 6 pm Evening WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 6:15 pm Corporate Prayer; 7 pm Worship

Marion Church of Christ1705 E DeYoung St., Marion - 618-993-5534 • www.marionchurchofchrist.comSUNDAYS – 9:30 am Bible study; 10:30 am Worship; 6 pm WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 7 pm Bible study

Murphysboro United Methodist Church1500 Pine St., Murphysboro – 618-687-2317 • www.murphysboroumc.comSUNDAYS – 9 am Service with children dismissed about half way through forChildren’s Church; 10:10 am Sunday School for all ages; Communion Sundayis the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH

New Hope Church of God2201 W. Main St., Marion – 618-993-3363 • www.newhopechurchmarion.orSUNDAYS – 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship and children are dismissed for Children’s ChurchWEDNESDAYS – 6 pm Fellowship with coffee, drinks and desserts: 6:30-7:15pm Whiz Kidz (ages 4-11); 6:30-7:15 pm Teen Bible Study (ages 12-19); 6:30-7:15 pm Adult Bible Study; 7:20-8 pm Adult Choir Practice

Ohio Valley Baptist Church714 Filmore St., Metropolis – 618-638-0901 • www.ohiovalleybaptist.orgSUNDAYS – 10 am SUNDAY SCHOOL; 11 am Worship; 6 pm WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 7 pm Worship

St. Joseph Catholic Church600 N. Russell St., Marion - 618-993-3194 • www.stjosephmarion.orgSATURDAYS – 5 pm MassSUNDAYS – 8 am Mass; 11 am MassMONDAYS-THURSDAYS – 7:45 am Morning Prayer; 8 am MassFRIDAYS – 11:45 pm Midday Prayer; 12:10 pm Mass

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church315 E. Third St., Metropolis – 618-524-9006 • strosemetropolis.comSUNDAYS – 8:30 am MassMONDAY-FRIDAY 8 am Mass

University Baptist Church700 S Oakland Ave., Carbondale – 618-457-0323 • www.ubaptist.orgSUNDAYS – 9 am Coffee Fellowship and Libraryl 9:30 am Classes; 10:45 amWorshipWEDNESDAYS – 9:30 am Morning Bible Study; 7 am Mid-Week Service

The View Church1201 S. Giant City Road, Carbondale – 618-351-0841 • www.theviewchurch.comSUNDAYS – 10:20 am Contemporary Worship Service

Vine Church445 S. Wall St., Carbondale – 618-351-8463 • www.vinechurch.netSUNDAYS – 9 am, 11 am, 5:30 pm Worship Services

Walnut Street Baptist Church218 W. Walnut St., Carbondale – 618-457-0479 • www.walnut-street.orgSUNDAYS – 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Morning Worship; 12:30 pmKorean Worship; 6 pm Evening WorshipWEDNESDAYS – 5:45 pm Dinner by Reservation; 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study;6:30 pm Youth Bible Study; 6:30 pm Children in Action (Grades 1-6); 6:30 pmMission Friends (4-5 year olds); 7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

Service Organizations

Cambria Food Pantry, 302 S. Richart, Cambria – 618-985-6409. Open 8 am-noonTHIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.

Community United Pantry, 130 West Illinois, Carterville – 618-985-3171. Open 9 am-noon TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 700 S. Oakland, Carbondale – 618-457-0323. Open 9-11 am MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS.Grace Baptist Church, 202 E. Oak, West Frankfort – 618-932-2140. Open 9-11 amTHIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.

Marion Ministerial Alliance, 103 East Calvert, Marion – 618-993-8419. Open 8:30-11:30 am TUESDAYS.

Murphysboro Food Pantry, 906 N. 14th St., Murphysboro – 618-684-8258

Salvation Army, 906 Tower Square, Marion – 800-993-5854. Open 9-11 amTUESDAYS-THURSDAYS.

Shepherd’s Closet, 704 West Boyton, Marion – 618-993-8694

The Women’s Center, 610 South Thompson St., Carbondale – 800-334-2094. Helpssexual assault and domestic violence survivors by providing a 24-hour crisis hotlineintervention (618-529-2324), emergency shelter, food, supplies and transportation;individual and group support, counseling information, referrals, education; case man-agement, legal, medical, and personal advocacy. v

Iam one of about three dozen people in the world whohave had no interest in hopping aboard the JustinBieber bandwagon. I am 40, and my children are 5 and

4; my kids are too young to know who he is, and I am too oldto care. There has never been a bout of Bieber Fever in ourhouse.

Having said that, I am not living under a rock; I knowenough about the young man to know of his unbelievablestronghold on the teen, tween, pre-teen, post-teen andeverything-in-between population, particularly the ladies.So when I saw recently that he had begun endorsing a pre-paid debit card with his likeness on it, I wondered what

wheels that would set in motion in teenagers’ minds, teenswho have plastered their walls with every Bieber poster andphoto ever published, and now might be pining to havehim in their purses, too.

Are prepaid debit cards a good idea? Are they a safe way toteach teens about responsible spending? After some carefulresearch, here’s what I suggest.

Read the fine print. While all prepaid cards have certain fees associated withloading, spending and transferring funds, those fees varywidely from card to card. Some even charge fees for inactiv-ity, or for every time you check the balance online. Such hid-den fees can drain a hefty percentage of your money before

you actually spend it on anything else. Before

FAMILY F INANCE by: Robyn Passante


Prepaid Debit CardsShould I Be a Belieber?

you buy a prepaid card, check the fine print on the back to make sure you know exactly what you’ll be paying for, andhow often you’ll have to pay.

Look for extra features. Many prepaid cards allow you to do more than just usethem like a credit card. Several allow you to withdraw cashfrom an ATM. And some let you pay bills online, authorizingpayment to creditors, to whom your card company issueseither a paper or electronic check. It’s even possible to setup recurring payments for monthly bills.

Use it, cautiously, as a tool for teens. The card Bieber is endorsing is through BillMyParents.com,a website that offers prepaid, reloadable debit cards thattrack teen spending and allow parents to control it. Everytime the card is used, for instance, parents get a text mes-sage showing how much money was spent and where.Parents can even instantly lock the card or load emergencyfunds onto it. If you want to give your teenager a bit more

financial freedom but avoid a potential spree-related creditdisaster, a prepaid card might be the way to go.

Decide what’s more important: Avoiding banksor building credit. Today’s prepaid cards are pretty sophisticated. Many haveaccount and routing numbers, so you can have your pay-check directly deposited onto your prepaid card (for a fee).And because they’re attached to a major card network –VISA, MasterCard, American Express – they allow you to dothings that typically require a credit card, like renting a car.The downside to avoiding credit cards and bank accounts isthat you don’t put yourself in a position to build healthycredit and increase your credit score. So if you have poorcredit, using a prepaid debit card will be easier than gettingapproved for a traditional credit card. But in order to breakthe cycle of poor or no credit, you’ll need to think aboutbuilding good credit through a financial institution or cred-it card eventually. v

Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist and mother of two who spent a long, long (long) time paying off the credit card she signed up for in college. She can be reached at [email protected].



What does the word ‘summer camp’ make youthink of? Swimming in a lake, making crafts,and singing silly songs with fellow campers?

These are all fun things, but what would your kids thinkabout spending a part of summer break writing, dancing,engineering Lego structures, and exploring art? These activ-ities and more are offered at Southern Illinois UniversityAcademic camps for kids of all ages and interests!

Challenge to ExcellenceChallenge to Excellence is designed to improve a student’shigher level thinking skills in math, science, and creative

writing, as well as in other skill and content areas. It is in its30th year and is one of the most respected and long-stand-ing summer residential programs for academically talentedstudents in the Midwest. Students are taught by instructorswho have years of experience and are supervised by coun-selors who are teachers or SIU Carbondale graduate stu-dents. There are many fun evening programs also, such asactivities at the SIU Recreational Center, bowling, and films.

Challenge to Excellence I for Grades 6-8: June 9-14 Challenge to Excellence II for Grades 9-11: June 16-21

Cost for Residential Campers: $405.00Cost for Commuter Campers: $330.00

Girls in Engineering & ScienceGirls in Engineering & Science Day Camp is a three-day pro-gram designed for students to learn about engineering andscience through hands-on experiments, demonstrations,and conversations with College of Engineering and Collegeof Science faculty and students. Sample projects and topicsthis year will include energy, water, climate and design chal-lenges. Register now, because this camp fills up fast; enroll-ment is limited to 40 participants.

For Grades 6-8: June 10-12

Cost: $100

TV NewsParticipants will learn the skills of broadcast writing, pro-ducing, performance, videography, editing, and fieldreporting. The overnight camp is limited to 15 participants,so sign up now!

For Grades 9-12: June 16-21 Cost: $90

Girls Make MoviesThis overnight camp is for girls interested in film and video.Through screenings, productions, and discussions withwomen who make and study the moving image, camperswill learn about different formats such as documentary,experimental, and fiction film. Diverse approaches to tellingstories with the moving image will also help campers devel-op their craft. Space is limited to 16 participants, so registersoon!

For Grades 9-12: June 23-28 Cost: $90

Young Writers WorkshopNow in its 15th year, the Young Writers Workshop is a five-day program designed to give high school sophomores,juniors, and seniors the chance to explore and develop theirtalents in poetry and prose writing. Students will strength-en their writing skills by participating in daily critique ses-sions lead by SIUC faculty. Campers will also participate inpanels, readings, and craft discussions lead by SIUC creativewriting faculty and graduate students.

For Grades 10-12: June 25-29

Cost for Residential Campers: $350Cost for Commuting Campers: $300

ArchitectureThis award-winning camp is designed to introduce youngpeople to the design of built environment. Participants willengage in group discussions and studio projects. Camperscome from around the country and the world to buildfriendships and learn about buildings and design.

For Grades 7-9: July 14-19For Grades 9-12: July 21-26

Cost for Residential Campers: $510Cost for Commuting Campers: $360

Art workshopsThese day camps will help students develop art-making


skills, deepen awareness of the principles and elements ofart, and explore a variety of materials and art forms. Therewill be an emphasis on the creative process and nurturingimagination and creativity. Students will be encouraged todevelop their unique approach to making art, to work col-laboratively in groups, and have lots of fun in the process!Camps include but are not limited to drawing, painting,printmaking, collage, mask-making and sculpture.

All art camps are held at Willow Street Studios, 205 W WillowSt, Carbondale, IL.

Cost: $99 + $10 materials fee

Explore Art for Grades 1-3: July 15-19 Artists in Action for Grades 4-8: July 15-19 Globetrotters July for Grades 4-8: 22-26 Inspired by Nature for Grades 1-3: July 22-26

Beginning LEGO® EngineeringThere is a full line up of projects for this fun day camp!Campers will learn all about construction as they build a cat-apult, car, pulley, conveyor, simple crane, folding chair, drawbridge, motorized player piano, helicopter, airplane, motor-ized car, motorized conveyor belt, a motorized Merry-Go-Round, and much, much more! Each camper will receiveexcellent faculty delivery, quality curriculum and a finalproject to take home on Friday.

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For Grades 3-5: Pick your week: June 10-14, June 17-21,June 24-28, July 15-19, or July 22-26Cost: $99

Myth BustersIs the five second rule really true? Does one sense reallysharpen when another is taken away? Can a phone bookreally hold thousands of pounds? These questions and morewill be answered at this day camp!

For Grades 3-8: July 15-19 Cost: $99

Art/Dance WorkshopsThese day camps are for boys and girls; explore a variety ofart media (2-D and 3-D) and dance forms, including mod-ern, improvisation, hip-hop and martial arts. Art and dancewill be taught individually as well as in combination. Thereis emphasis throughout the workshop on integrating thetwo art forms. Campers will make artwork inspired bydance, movement and choreography and dance and moveto music with inspiration from artworks and the elements ofart. Creativity, imagination, and collaboration will beencouraged.

Held at Willow Street Studios, 205 W Willow St, Carbondale

Art/Dance Workshop for Grades 1-3: June 10-14 Cost: $120 + $10 materials fee

Take Five-Exploring 2-D & 3-D Art for Grades 6-9: July 8-12 Cost: $135 + $13 materials fee

As you can see, there is no excuse for you kids to sit aroundall summer! To register and learn more about the academiccamps SIU offers, go to www.dce.siu.edu/index.php/youth-programs/academic-camps. v


Every family knows about their local park. We takeour kids to the playground as soon as the weath-er gets warmer each spring. But did you know

that there are six parks in Marion, a soccer complex anda pool! Maybe it’s time to get to know one of Little Egypt’sbest kept secrets.

Marion Park District was established on July 15, 1957. Thepark district currently owns and provides services atseven park locations covering approximately 125 acres.There are five full-time employees, as well as one perma-nent part- time employee. The Director is Stan Motelyand he is abled assisted by Debbie Fones. During peak

Season, the District employs over forty additional work-ers to provide necessary service and support for parkoperations and recreation programs.

Ashley Park Ashley Park is located at 519 Parish Avenue near theSouth side of Marion. The Park is almost 10 acres and sitsin a residential area on the North side of Boyton Streetand East of Virginia Street. Facilities include a Boy Scoutand Girl Scout cabin which are both available for rent,two picnic shelters, (one large and one small), restrooms,playground equipment, a basketball court and a largeopen field welcome all who visit.


Ray Fosse ParkRay Fosse Park is centrally located at 500 E. DeYoungStreet and offers playground equipment, four lighted pic-nic shelters, picnic tables, tennis courts, seven baseballfields, Goofy Golf, Batting Cages & three concessionstands and the Park District’s Aquatic Center. Goofy Golfand Batting Cages open in April each year. For more infor-mation, please call Anthony or Peggy Rinella at (618) 993-8761 or (618) 889-1575. Batting cages can be renting bythe hour for team practice.

There are four other smaller parks, Russell Street Park,John w Jones Park, Pamela Park and Pyramid Park. TheDistrict also manages the Marion Soccer Complex., whichcomprises 14 soccer fields.

Marion Aquatic CenterThe Marion Park District Aquatic Center is located at 500East DeYoung Street and traditionally opens the lastweekend in May. The facility includes a swimming pool,diving boards, water slide and separate baby pool with amushroom sprinkler fountain. You can contact theAquatic Center, during open season, at (618) 997-1115.The center offers swim lessons, parties and much more!


Regular pool hours are:Mon: 1.00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.Tues: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.Wed: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.Thurs – Sat: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Blue & Gold TriathlonThe Marion Park District hosts a yearly triathlon with pro-ceeds benefiting the Marion Aquatic Center. Now in its4th year, the Blue and Gold Triathlon will take place onJuly 20th this year. The Triathlon will take place in RayFosse Park and at the Aquatics Center. Several events areoffered for all age groups, and are broken into male,female, kids, and relay categories. The individual triathlonfor adults includes a 300 meter swim, 12 mile bike, and 3mile run. The relay triathlon consists of the same threeevents listed above, completed by a team of 3 individu-als. Each individual will compete in one of the aboveevents for their team. There are two categories for the ‘TryHard’ Kids Triathlon: For kids 7-10 years old: 50 meterswim, 2 mile bike and 1/2 mile run. For kids 11-14 yearsold: 150 meter swim, 6 mile bike and 1.5 mile run.

Pre-registration is highly recommended and can be com-pleted online at www.marionparks.com. The fee for indi-vidual adults is $50; Relay teams of 3 are $100 and its $20for youth ages 7 – 14.

Day of the event registration will begin at 6.30 a.m. andthe event will start promptly at 7 a.m. Please note that

day of event registrants may not receive a T shirt in theirsize as these are pre-ordered.

This highly regarded triathlon features RacemakerProductions, champion running shoe chip timing for allrunners. This allows professional timing for all partici-pants.

Triathlons are fun and challenging, and this children’striathlon is a great way for your child to test out theirskills, stamina and interest. Remember that all partici-pants must wear appropriate swimming attire and a bikehelmet when participating.

Poolooza!Also on July 20th 2013, is the annual Poolooza PoolCelebration! This event will kick off around 10 a.m. rightafter the triathlon. There will be a DJ playing music all day,a dunk tank, basketball relays, a free throw competition, a‘home run’ derby and carnival games. The batting cagesand goofy golf will also be open. There will also be carnivalgames, bounce houses and concessions available.

In the early evening there will be a FREE live bluegrassmusic concert. The Bankesters, a nationally acclaimedband from Carbondale, will be performing. Check outtheir website for more information and samples of theirmusic. www.bankesters.com.

There will be multiple drawings for tickets to a FridayNight Fireworks game at the Miners baseball. Up to tensets of 4 tickets will be given away. You must sign up fora ticket on the day of the event to be eligible to win.

The Poolooza is sponsored by People’s National Bank,Pepsi Mid America and staffed by volunteers from the GirlScouts of Southern Illinois. v


Loving fathers are here for all kinds of good reasons.Mine was here to provide a good example, encour-age us to learn all we could, and to enjoy books, trav-

el and good music. But most of all, he was here to warn us.This’ll be my first Father’s Day without my father. He passedaway a few months ago, leaving me heir to lots of books, alittle money, one-third of a house and – most significantly –the gift of grim prophesy.

Murphy’s Law is: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.My dad used to say, “Epstein’s Law is: Murphy was an opti-mist.” I try to keep to myself my crystal-clear glimpses of thefuture. But they leak out. In December I told my daughter,“Marie, make sure the Christmas tree has enough water.”Apparently it wasn’t the first thing I’d said about the tree,because my wife Betsy laughed and said, “That’s right,Marie. To Daddy, this isn’t a Douglas fir, it’s a flaming torch.”Which is exactly how I’d been seeing it. WHOOOSH!

Besides notifying me of the hazards of wrapping a tinder-dry evergreen with cheap electric wire and hot lightbulbs, my dad taught me lots more: Never count yourmoney in public or in front of an un-shaded window.Garbage cans sitting empty at curbside are “an engravedinvitation” to burglars. Wearing a campaign button revealsyour secrets to unknown enemies, and bumper stickerscan antagonize vandals or police officers. Never discusspolitics or religion. Don’t be a showoff, loudmouth or wiseguy. Don’t lie. Don’t experiment. (If the clothes dryer weresuited to defrosting hamburger meat, the owner’s manu-al would mention it.) Never go out looking like a bum.Stay away from trouble, situations that can turn into trou-ble and people who attract trouble. And if you DO getinto trouble, you are probably guilty of something –unluckiness at the very least. That’s not a crime, but itmight as well be.

Buy clothes that won’t go out of style. Always carry a hand-kerchief. In case of war, volunteer for the entertainmentcommittee and become indispensable. Always leave anaudience wanting more. Avoid the spotlight; public atten-tion invites public criticism. Make reservations. Check refer-ences. Maintain your equipment. (“Grease is cheaper thanmetal.”) Use the right tool for the task, and put it back whereit belongs. But if something is really hard to fix or build; hirepeople who know what they’re doing. Keep your papers inorder. Save your receipts. Neatness and spelling count. Washall fresh produce. (Dad could look into the past, too, andshared horrifying visions of fruit-picker hygiene.) Rely on theperspective of others. (“If two people tell you you’re drunk,go home and sleep it off.”)

Don’t try to get away with anything, and that includes usingartificial sweeteners. There are no freebies or bargains. Readall instructions. Ask for directions. Save your money. Buyinsurance. Running out of gas is not only foolish, but it sucksthe sludge from the bottom of the tank into your carburetorand gums it up. Don’t put furniture in front of a heatingvent. Good intentions aren’t enough. Never underestimatethe importance of clean fingernails, good grammar, perfectattendance, a clear conscience and a balanced diet. Whenoutdoors, stay on pavement. Stay out of barrooms, tattooparlors and casinos. Keep mayonnaise refrigerated. And theless you have to do with animals, the better.

FAT HERHOOD FODDER by: Rick Epstein

A Father’s Garden of Admonitions


With all of this good advice, is it any wonder, when I gotout of school I naturally gravitated toward unsavory char-acters, taverns, motorcycles, guns, tequila, wild parties,chewing tobacco, sleeping in vacant lots and ridingfreight-trains? Having survived my youth pretty much byaccident, I’ve ripened into a middle-aged guy whobelieves that Dad’s practical and un-heroic advice wasright on target. Even the things that shouldn’t be true are.I’ve been trying to impart this wisdom to my kids gentlyso I don’t challenge them to test it or dampen their zestfor life.

But a little while ago I went into the kitchen for a latelunch and found one of the kids had left the mayonnaise

out on the counter. (Lucky thing I happened by when Idid.) I assembled the usual suspects and said, “Somebodyleft the mayonnaise out on the counter; it doesn’t matterwho. But don’t do it again because bacteria breed in warmmayonnaise turning it into a witch’s brew of toxic slimethat looks like regular mayonnaise.” My wife got right tothe crux of the matter, saying, “It’s a wonder you and yourbrothers are bold enough to get out of bed in the morn-ing.” But my point was made.

I wish Dad had left me in charge of joie de vivre instead ofsafety, but what is joy to a kid who’s writhing in agony in thePoisoned Children’s Ward? v


Many, many years ago our family had milk andeggs delivered on our doorstep by the milk-man. I remember well that one day when I

decided to use the eggs to make “pies.” I took the car-ton of eggs around the corner of our house to my playyard by our big tree swing and, in no time, I had themost beautiful mud pies laid out in a row! Of coursemy mother did not quite appreciate my handiworkand this was long before toy kitchen sets came withtheir own cake mixes and the like. Looking back, I stillthrill at the imaginative play of my childhood when mybrothers and I could create just about anything withwhat we found in our environment. Blankets becametents or capes, sticks were teepees or sabers; and thewooded creek at the back of our property was our very

own fairy kingdom. Little did we realize then that wewere not only having fun, but we were also enrichingour minds and enhancing our emotional develop-ment.

There was a piece on NationalPublic Radio a few weeks ago inwhich the commentator, AlixSpiegel, described the first timewe saw a television commercialthat advertised a toy other thanaround the Christmas holi-days. It was on the MickeyMouse Club, in 1955. That isthe day that many point toas significant in terms ofhow play has changedover the years. Fromthat time on, Americanchildren began to focuson a specific toy to have fun,rather than on the play itself.Prior to that, children did as mysiblings and I did; they impro-vised, made up their own play,and set their own rules.

S CHOOL NOTES by: Joy Navan

Tales Out of School:Make-Believe Play


Educational psychologists such as myself recognize playas a critical part of a child’s development from the toddleryears throughout childhood. Early on, functional playhelps the child develop motor skills. Beginning aroundthree years children begin constructive play, in whichthey make things with blocks, crayons, or puzzles. Duringthose same years, functional play is accompanied bymake-believe play in which the child acts out roles.Children might choose to be a prince or princess, a doc-tor, a pirate or perhaps a parent. Later, beginning ataround six years, when the child understands the con-cept of rules, he or she may choose passive games likeboard games or active games like kickball, tag, or MotherMay I. Each of the play stages is important for the childbecause they all promote cognitive, behavioral and socialdevelopment.

Make-believe and other types of play have many bene-fits. They enhance the child’s creativity, promote prob-

lem-solving, and teach socialization skills. Perhaps mostimportantly, they help the child to learn to self-regulate.Spiegel, the NPR commentator, reported on a study thatwas done in the 1940’s in which children were asked tostand still. Three year-olds could not do so at all, but 5-year-olds were able to be still for around three minutes.


Seven year-olds were able to self-regulate and be still as long as theresearchers requested. In 2001, psy-chologists repeated the study andfound that this century’s 5-year-olds were at the previous study’s 3-year-olds. The older 7-year-oldswere scarcely at the 5-year-oldlevel.

Self-regulation, controlling one’sfeelings and attention, is a highlyimportant skill for children. It is astrong predictor of success inschool, it benefits the child’s abilityto socialize well with others, and ithelps children to manage theirbehavior in positive ways. In make-believe play children practice pri-vate speech; they narrate their ownstories, self-correct and make deci-sions as they perceive themselves insocial settings as they play house,play school, or create other imagi-native environments. On the otherhand, the more structured the play,such as in current environments,where the child is besieged withlessons and rules as imposed byadults, the more make-believe playand self-regulation are repressed.My suggestion to parents is toencourage imaginative play and tode-emphasize toys and videogames whenever possible.

When the child enters school play-time remains crucial. However, withthe emphasis on testing, adequatetime for recess has become a luxurythat more and more educatorschoose to disregard. Getting back in touch with howthe child develops and what enhances that develop-ment would benefit us all. We would see that – as ouroldest son did when he was in his sandbox creatingthe most marvelous magical worlds or when ouryoungest son went to a stand of trees in our yard thathe called his magic place – children need to have thetime and space to make-believe, for real. v

References: Spiegal, A. (2008). Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills.Retrieved February 21, 2008 from www.npr.org. Dacey, J.S. &Travers, J.F. (2006). Human Development Across the Lifespan,6th Edition. New York: Mcgraw-Hill.

Dr. Joy Navan and is an associate professor and a consultant in educa-tion. She brings to this series 39 years in the profession, including her workas a classroom teacher, a teacher of the gifted, and a teacher of teachers.


Few creatures can inflict more misery, ounce forounce, than fleas. These tiny, almost-invisiblepests can make life miserable and disrupt your

household with a vicious cycle of biting and scratching.Fleas may also cause flea allergy dermatitis in some petsand may be carriers of dangerous diseases.

No matter what the weather is like outside, the climateinside your home is always perfect for supporting anentire population of fleas. That is why your veterinarianmay recommend your pet have protection applied

monthly, year round. Some favorite hiding places for fleasare your carpets, furniture, and drapes/curtains.Although fleas can be found year round, typically the fleapopulation explodes about 5 or 6 weeks after the weath-er starts to warm up.

Fleas have 4 stages to their life cycle:• Stage 1 is the egg stage. A female lays about 2,000

eggs in her lifetime. In one day, a single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs. The eggs are not sticky – some may quickly fall off your pet into areas of your home. In 2 to 5 days, the eggs hatch.

CLAWS AND PAWSby: Dr. LaNita Flanary

It’s Here!Flea and Tick Season


• Stage 2 is the larval stage. After hatching, the larvae head toward dark places around your home and feed on “flea dirt” – excrement of the partially digested blood of your pet. The larvae grow, molt twice, and then spin cocoons, where they grow to pupae. ‘

• Stage 3 is the pupa stage. Immature fleas spend approximately 8 to 9 days in their cocoon. During this time, they continue to grow to adulthood, waiting for the signals that it is time to emerge.

• Stage 4 is the adult stage. Full-grown adults detect heat, vibrations and exhaled carbon dioxide (other than your pet that exhales CO2) from inside their cocoons, telling them a host is nearby. The adults leave their cocoons, hop onto a host, find a mate and begin the life cycle all over again. The entire life cycle can be as short as 3 to 4 weeks. That is why monthly flea control with a product, such as Frontline, will stop the flea cycle.

Warning Signs of FleasFleas are difficult to see, but you can certainly tell whenthey are around. One of the warning signs that your petmay have fleas is black specks. Black specks on your petor in your dog’s or cat’s bed may be “flea dirt” – the fecalmatter from adult fleas. There are two easy ways to checkfor black specks: The first way is a flea comb available atmost pet stores (the metal ones are the best). Run thecomb over your pet, making sure the comb reaches theskin through the coat. If black specks are on the combwhen you pull it off, they might be flea dirt. If fleas are onthe comb, drown them in a bowl of soapy water beforethey can get away or jump back on your pet.

Another method is to place a white paper towel beneathyour pet and rub your hands across its fur. If black specks

appear on the towel, they may be flea dirt. Further warn-ing signs of possible flea infestation include agitationand scratching. If your pet is infested with fleas, he/shewill become very nervous and annoyed and may scratchexcessively. If you find fleas on your pet, consult your vet-erinarian’s office immediately.

Some of the Ways Fleas Affect Your Pet’s HealthWhen a flea bites your dog or cat, it deposits a smallamount of saliva in the skin. Your pet can develop FleaAllergy Dermatitis (FAD) in reaction to the saliva, whichcauses severe itching. In addition to your pet scratchingor biting excessively around the tail, groin, or backside,scabs or bumps may also appear on your pet’s neck orback. Anemia occurs in young, older or ill pets if too manyfleas suck their blood. The symptoms of anemia includepale gums, weakness, and lethargy in your pet.


One swallowed flea can lead to a daunting case of intestinal tapeworms in dogs and cats. The tapeworm is the mostcommon flea ally. Tapeworms count on fleas to carry their larvae deep into enemy territory: your pet’s intestine. Dogsand cats infected by tapeworms may have intense anal itching and weight loss. However, they may show no signs atall. You may notice the presence of tapeworm segments in your pet’s stool or on his fur in the anal area (has theappearance of a small grain of rice). People can also be infected. As with pets, people may also have no symptoms.Even a non-reproducing flea can carry tapeworms, so this is another good reason to use a product on your pet thatrepels fleas as well as kills them.

Fleas also carry Cat Scratch Fever. Although cats usually have no signs of Cat Scratch Fever, it can be passed to people.Symptoms in infected people include a pustule at the infection site, low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes and list-lessness. FAD, anemia and tapeworms are the most common problems caused by fleas. Fleas were the carrier of bubon-ic plague and can carry Cat Scratch Fever. If you believe your pet is suffering from any of these ailments, consult yourveterinarian. If you are concerned about you or a family member being infected, contact your physician.

Ticks: Another problemOften too tiny to be seen, ticks attach to pets and feed on blood untilthey are engorged. They thrive in high humidity and moderate tempera-tures but can be found all over the country. Ticks may carry and transmitdiseases, including Lyme disease and Ehrlichia that can cause serioushealth problems not only for your pet, but for your family as well.Depending on the tick and environmental conditions, the life cycle of atick can range from a few months to two years. Each developmentalstage of a tick’s life requires a blood meal in order to reach the next stage.

Some species can survive for years without feeding.At your veterinarian’s office, they probably have a

simple blood test requiring only one drop ofblood which tests for Heartworms, Ehrlichia,

and Lyme’s Disease so treatment can beinitiated hopefully before damage is done.

The battle against fleas and ticksThe first thing your veterinarian may recommend is monthly application

of a product such as Frontline Plus. Products like these break theflea’s life cycle by killing adult fleas before they can lay

their eggs and provide additional flea protectionby keeping eggs and immature fleas

from maturing into adults. Thesetypes of products do not enter

the blood stream andworks like a can-dlewick: Starting atthe point of applica-tion, they use thepet’s body oil to wickdown his body, hair follicle by hair follicle.



Fleas can jump over 6 feet, and they enter the house byany carrier available: pets and humans. White clothing,socks, and sneakers excite and invite them right into theliving room where they remain unseen and reproducingwithout you ever knowing until the problem isadvanced.

There are several things you can do to prevent an infesta-tion of fleas and ticks. Treat your entire square footageindoors including garages, outbuildings, and doghousesor kennels. Frequently vacuum the areas your pet isaround especially carpeted areas in your home, any furni-ture that is frequented by your pet and in your car (if yourpet rides in your car). This will clean up as many immaturefleas (eggs, larvae and pupae) as possible. If your home isalready infested, there are commercial carpet aerosols,foggers, and powders made especially for the home frontbattle. Regularly wash your pet’s bedding, blanket andother washable items in the hottest water. Mow yourlawn and rake up any leaves, brush or clippings. Pay par-ticular attention to the areas where your pet spends histime outdoors. Your local nursery can give your tips onwhat sprays and insecticides are safe for use around petsand children. v


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White Lilli Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

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