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Volume 17 Issue 5

May 2017

MAY EVENTS CINCO DE MAYO MAY 5 MOTHER’S DAY MAY 14 MEMORIAL DAY MAY 29

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Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 A day of remembrance evolves with nation's grief. Every grieving generation remembers the casualties of war in its own way. So, Memorial Day, the day when we remember the men and women who died in war, has evolved. The beginning of the holiday is usually set in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established a Memorial Day to decorate the graves of the Union war dead. Throughout the Civil War, families and groups remembered fallen soldiers on many dates and in many places. North and South generally had different traditions for remembrance. Gradually, the traditions came together and by 1968, Congress designated the date as the last Monday in May. The Civil War posed new problems for the young republic of America. More than 600,000 soldiers (some say 750,000) died in the conflict, representing 2 percent of the population.

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Did you know? Nearly all countries have some sort of Mother's Day. It has been said in song that the word 'mother' is so precious that it sounds the same in every language. If that is true, it shouldn't be a surprise that mothers throughout the world have a special day. In the United States and Canada, Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. In the U.S. Mother's Day was officially established in 1914. Around the world, the dates may be different but the celebration is roughly the same: Cards, flowers or maybe chocolates for mom. France established their holiday for mothers in 1950 and is generally on the fourth Sunday in May. In the UK, mothers were honored as early as the 16th century on the fourth Sunday of Lent, called Mothering Sunday. The mariachi sounds of Las Mananitas are heard in Mexico every May 10 to celebrate mom. In Indian and Japan, Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. In Egypt and some other Arab countries, mothers are honored on the first day of spring, according to Time.

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ON THE WAY! REDUCE YOUR STRESS AND CALM YOUR FEARS. GET ROBERT S. MEDANSKY ON YOUR SIDE! ROBERT IS A FAMILY ATTORNEY WITH OVER 29 YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE GET THROUGH A DIVORCE! ALL ROB NOW AT 847.854.7700. Page 2

TO REFERRING ATTORNEYS

If you are one of our many referring Attorneys, we want to thank you for allowing us to represent the referred client. Your trust in this Firm means a great deal to us. We seek to strengthen our relationship with the client by providing him/her with quality service, as well as a great result. Additionally, we always make it a point to emphasize that you are the person to truly thank, as it was your good judgment that allowed us to take part in their representation. If questions arise in the future concerning a life-changing injury or wrongful death case, or a DUI or criminal case, we are here to help. We truly appreciate all your referrals to Franks & Rechenberg, P.C.

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Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 (By comparison, U.S. losses in World War II were just over 400,000.) Once national cemeteries were established, the tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers began in earnest. Today, veteran's groups, individuals and churches decorate graves with flags on Memorial Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the fallen. Graves and clothing are also frequently decorated with poppies, a symbol of sacrifice that became popular after World War I. It is said that for every drop of blood shed in war a poppy grows in remembrance.

MEDANSKY’S WRECKIN’ CREW

When Rob is not fighting for his

family law clients in Court, he

teaches and trains Karate in Lake

Barrington, which he has been doing

for the past 20 years.

Rob and his son, Ethan, posing for a photo with the visiting world

famous Okinawan Shoru Master, Kakinoham!

Medansky’s Hobby!

Know a friend who as arrested for DUI? Tell them to call David Franks, the State of Illinois Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense.

847-854-7700 www.McHenryCountyDUILawyer.com Page 3

Keeping Chickens: A reliable source of food

Keeping chickens is back in style and if you want to be part of the new, old-school trend, here's how to start. *First, decide how many chickens you need. During warmer weather you will likely get one egg per day from each chicken. So, don't overbuy. *Second, pick a breed known for laying. A few breeds known for their good laying and heartiness are the Red Sex Links, which are a hybrid, and the Buff Orpington. If you are keeping chickens for eggs, don't worry about getting a rooster. You only need a rooster if you want to raise new chickens from the eggs. *Finally, decide how you will shelter your chickens. Even chickens allowed to roam (free-range chickens) need some sort of draft-free shelter, out of the elements. Chicken coops should have nest boxes and a raised perch for sleeping. They must have shade in the summer and some warmth in the winter. Free-range chickens require the least amount of work since the chickens will literally roam free on your property. They will eat insects out of the grass and forage and are great at keeping the tick population down. Free-range has some serious drawbacks, though. Where ever chickens go, so goes their poop. They may get into the garden and quickly make lunch of your growing vegetables. Free-range chickens are also unprotected, leaving them at the mercy of raccoons, hawks, foxes and domestic animals

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If you keep chickens, you'll end up with an abundance of eggs. You'll quickly learn recipes to use them up. In these two recipes, we use yolks and whites separately. Pasta Carbonara: 1 pound spaghetti or linguini 3-4 slices bacon 2 teaspoon grated garlic Half cup white wine 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Grated Romano cheese Olive oil **Prepare pasta. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet with a little olive oil until browned. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the wine and let the alcohol cook off. In a small bowl, separate your eggs (reserve your whites for some meringue). Beat the yolks with a little bit of the water from the boiling pasta. This will keep you from getting scrambled eggs. After draining the pasta add it to the skillet with the bacon and oil. Stir to coat the pasta with the oil and bacon. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and stir together so the pasta gets coated with the egg yolks. It should create a thick sauce texture. Turn the heat off the skillet and add Romano cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Use your reserved egg whites to make this treat: Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies 3 egg whites 3/4 tablespoon vanilla 1/8tsp cream of tartar 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips **Grease a cookie sheet. With a mixer whip your egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar until you get soft peaks. Add the sugar a little at a time while the mixer continues until you have stiff peaks. You want the meringue stiff. Fold in the chocolate chips. Drop meringue onto cookie sheet by rounded tablespoon. Bake in a 300 degree oven until they are solid and lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool

If you, a loved one or a friend were injured in an automobile crash, construction accident, dog bite, or a slip and fall, call today to get David Rechenberg working on your case! (847) 854-7700.

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Olive Oil and Heart Health People swear by the health benefits of olive oil, but, according to Tufts Health and Nutrition letter, there isn't much difference between oils. The director of the Tufts University cardiovascular nutrition laboratory, Alice H. Lichtenstein, says that research has not supported the idea that olive oil has unique properties for heart health. Any non-tropical vegetable oil is a good nutritional choice over butter or animal fat, Lichtenstein says. Consumers don't have to buy the more expensive olive oils or specialty oils. Regular oils such as soy, canola, and corn are lower priced and have a lower fat profile, which is the most important for health.

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Keeping Chickens: A Reliable Source Of Food

A chicken run offers protection, but requires more work. This is simply a fenced in area for the chickens. Generally, it is attached to their coop, so they can go in and out. This keeps the birds (and their poop) contained and safe. The chickens will quickly eat the ground in the area bare so they can no longer forage. You will have to bring them greens and food. A moveable run (or chicken tractor) allows you to move the fenced area so the birds can forage in a new place. It is usually a coop and a run on wheels. Birds will generally lay their eggs in the coop. Even the free ranged birds will go back to the coop to lay, and will actually put themselves to bed at night in the coop. Chickens can be fun to watch and even affectionate, but it likely won't be cheaper than buying eggs. What you will get is a better, fresher taste, nice deep and bright yolks that don't break. Plus, you'll know how the chickens were raised, a concern many people have for factory chickens. All that is left is to collect and keep the eggs each day. Freshly laid eggs have something called a bloom on them. Keep the bloom in place and the eggs will stay fresh on the counter. Wash right before use.

What To Eat Before A Workout

The closer to your workout, the less you should eat, according to Jennifer Sacheck, associate professor at the Friedman School. Good rules to follow: *30 minutes before exercise, choose a 50 to 100 calorie carbohydrate snack such as a cup of fresh fruit, a snack box of raisins or a cup of applesauce. *1 hour before exercise, add another 100 calories with 6 ounces of low-fat plain yogurt or a light string cheese snack. *2 or more hours, add another 100 calories. You could choose a half cup or crunchy cold cereal, a small banana or a 2-3 ounce pull-top can of tuna.

ENJOY tea with honey and lemon. The tea hel How about the meat group?

Charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony? Call David B. Franks at 847.854.7700 www.McHenryCountyCriminalLawyer.com Page 5

Should Children Get An Allowance?

As far as parenting goes, lots of opinions buzz around the topic of giving out allowances: How often should they get them? Should they be doing chores to earn them? What age is a good time to start? Although many parents choose to use allowances as a reward mechanism, US News says that allowances work best as a tool for teaching the lesson of money management. There are many reasons to focus on this benefit, but most stem from the fact that tying allowances to chores is often ineffective. In many cases, chores should be a mandatory part of every member of the household and tracking the tasks often falls off after the first few weeks. It is much better to hand out a set amount of money each week or month and teach the child how to count it and separate it into different groups such as spending money, giving money, and long-term savings. Determining the starting age is often as simple as waiting until the child can count and understand money, often around age 6.

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CALL ROBERT MEDANSKY AND SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ESTATE PLANNING CONSULTATION TODAY! 847.854.7700 Page 6

Asthma Awareness Month Proper Way To Use An Inhaler

Fewer than half of people who use a metered dose inhaler for asthma do so correctly, according to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Here is how to use an inhaler: Shake inhaler and attach a spacer. A spacer is a separate chamber that you can attach to the end of the inhaler. Spacers have to be purchased separately from an inhaler. They enhance the effectiveness of inhalers by maximizing the dose of medicine into the lungs, decreasing the amount deposited into the throat. Spacers also cut down on the number of minor throat and mouth infections and irritations. Sit or stand upright and breathe in and out Breathe deeply two or three times. Then before you inhale the last time, place the spacer between your teeth and close your mouth tightly around the end. Inhale slowly Squeeze the inhaler once and slowly begin inhaling for five to seven seconds. After inhaling hold your breath for a few seconds more. Rinse your mouth This is especially important if you use a medicine such as Advair or other corticosteroids. Rinsing your mouth and throat can prevent thrush or other side effects such as hoarseness.

Brain Scientist Says Stress Can Make You Stronger

You feel the tension creeping up your spine. Heart begins to pound. Anxiety. Do you need to pop a pill to stop it? Or maybe what you need to do is feel the stress and use it. In his new book, The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and Sharper, neuroscientist Ian Robertson points out that anxiety and stress can be a signal to get going, not relax. Robertson's idea challenges all the vogue psychology that says stress is dangerous to your health and peace of mind. Instead, Robertson says stress is an energy that can be harnessed. Quoted in the UK Telegraph, Robertson says stress is essential for achievement. He proposes a four-step process to employ stress. *First step: When feeling stress in a difficult situation, trick the brain into reinterpreting the feeling by saying out loud once or twice: I feel excited. The brain can now interpret the feeling differently. Stress isn't a challenge or a threat, it becomes excitement. *Step two: Control breathing. In an emotional stage, people quit breathing. Fight this by taking control. Breathe slowly through the nose several times. *Step Three: Become a superhero. Stand straight, chest out, hands on hips -- this is a stance of confidence and power, triggering the fight response, not the flight. *Step Four: Squeeze your right hand closed for 45 seconds, then release for 15 seconds. Repeat. Robertson believes this increases activity in the left side of the brain and puts it in a challenge mode, lessoning anxiety and improving performance. Robertson believes the brain is a programmable machine that will respond with creativity in the face of trauma.

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Congratulations To Our Client Of The Month!

Every month, we choose a very SPECIAL client. It’s

our way of acknowledging our great clients and saying thanks to those who support our Firm by telling others about us.

This month’s Client of the Month is Anthony Muffoletto. We’re treating Anthony and a friend to popcorn and the movies!

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TidBits for Today…! Is a FREE monthly newsletter from your friends at FRANKS & RECHENBERG, P.C. Attorneys at Law 1301 Pyott Road, Suite 200 Lake in the Hills, Illinois 60156 (847) 854- 7700 www.FnRlaw.com, www.TheIllinoisPersonalInjuryLawyer.com www.McHenryCountyDUILawyer.com

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1. Memorial Day, May 29, 2017..……….….…………….……….. (Pg 1) 2. Medansky’s Hobby…….…...………..……………….…………. (Pg 2) 3. Recipe: Pasta Carbona………………………………………….. (Pg 3) 4. Olive Oil and Heart Health……………..……..………………… (Pg 4) 5. Crossword Puzzle ……………………...............……….…….. (Pg 5) 6. Brain Scientist Says Stress Can Make you Stronger…..… (Pg 6) 7. Client of the Month! ………………………………………....… (Pg 7)

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