Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 11 December 2003 — Page 4

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Rl A (health WiA " Y\ ?m 7 by Dr. Song Yu and Dr. Michael Borger

Lifestyle Changes for Better Health: Moving Info Exercise

The Maximum Health Story is the search for ways to be as healthy as possible. We have been talking about the importance of making good lifestyle choices for a healthy future. Exercise is one of the most important parts of the Maximum Health Story. We recently talked about the value of exercise in producing Maximum Health. What most people want to know is: how can we start an exercise program, and what exercise should we choose? First of all, no one should begin an exercise program without first seeing their doctor and getting a current evaluation on exercise capacity. The fact is: we can injure or even kill ourselves with exercise if we are not physically able to do it safely. If we have been sedentary for years, it is important that we work with our doctor to determine how much exercise is wise and how to safely get started. Your doctor can help you determinwe your current health status and advise you on proper exercise. Once we know that we can safely exercise, there are many activities from which to choose. Aerobic exercise moves the body hard and long enough to increase our breathing and heart rate. Strength training works our muscles to maintain and improve muscle tone and flexibility. Strength training builds muscle mass and strength while aerobic training builds overall fitness and endurance. Both types of exercise help us attain Maximum Health through improved physical fitness. What exercises can we work into our daily routine to improve our health? The simplest and most obvious is walking. Nearly everyone walks every day as part of our daily activities. Walking as an exercise simply means to spend longer times walk-

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ing in an uninterrupted fashion. Walking often is the best single exercise for anyone who is beginning an exercise program. Jogging or tunning follows the same general activity but increases the pace or speed at which we move. Jogging or tunning may be good for younger people, but wallring is good for all ages and is easier on the knees, ankles and other joints. Strength training works the body by lifting or pulling against resistance. Weight lifting, calisthenics, and many fitness machines build our strength through challenging our muscles to work harder than usual. This causes the muscles to repond by adding muscle mass that builds strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. One principle to follow is to listen to your body. If you have pain anywhere, if you are truly tired, or if you feel poorly in any way - that is when you must stop. Your body is telling you that it needs more conditioning. The saying “no pain, no gain” may be true for professional athletes or Olympic athletes, but it does not apply to people seeking health through exercise. As time goes on, your body will adapt to the exercise and you will be able to do more. The purpose of exercise is to build the body up. Punishing the body only tuns it down, and is counterproductive. Remember - hold fast, stand firm, and persevere! ABOUT THE DOCTORS: Dr. Michael Borger and Dr. Song Yu are Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. They work to promote medical care based on health promotion - for people to enjoy Maximum Health! They can be reached at Northwood Physicians in Nappanee, Indiana (574) 773-4151 or email at [email protected].

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The shattered storm door window

When I drove into the driveway, I spotted my husband, Brian, with a broom in his hands, cleaning up the glass from our shattered storm door window. Jason, our red-headed, 10-year-old neighbor was standing beside him talking excitedly. ‘Til bet it was that mean Carter Smith that busted that window,” Jason remarked. “I saw him with a ball bat walking the neighborhood.” “Do you really think it was Carter?" Brian probed. ‘Tve always thought Carter was my friend.” Jason fidgeted, standing on first one foot then the other. “Are you sure I can't help you?” he asked. ‘Tm afraid you'll get hurt,” Brian said. “I care about you and it would break my heart if you got cut” Jason dropped his eyes, kicking a stone on the sidewalk. “Maybe I deserve to be cut up a little,” he said. “What's going on?” I asked. “I was working in the back yard and walked around to the front and the storm door window was broken,” Brian explained. “It would have had to be hit pretty hard to shatter that heavy glass.” “I gotta go,” Jason said as he made a quick getaway. “Boy, he's sure acting strange,” 1 remarked. “Do you think he saw who did it?” With a sad smile, Brian answered, “I saw who did it. It was Jason. I sent him home because he was getting in my way while I worked. When I walked around the house I saw him break the glass with a large tree limb. It's a wonder he wasn't injured by his

Keep food safely a priority

Good cleanliness procedures in the kitchen are a daily safeguard against foodbome illness. In order to maintain a healthy environment during holiday meals, planning to serve and store foods in quantity is an additional consideration. A major concern should be keeping food cold or hot enough to prevent the growth and spread of harmful bacteria. Consider the number of guests, the menu and the quantities of food. Be sure there is adequate refrigerator space, heating units and hot serving aids on hand to maintain correct temperatures. Extend cold storage by cleaning out the refrigerator, using or discarding leftovers and, if necessary, have a neighbor keep non-party needs temporarily. Insulated picnic hampers and cold chests packed with ice can keep foods cold for several hours. Perishable foods should not be allowed to stand at room temperature for long periods of time, in some instances no more than two hours. These include cream pies, creamed vegetables, seafood and dishes made with eggs, meat and poultry. For example, a favorite meal may include roast beef with pan drippings. If not served correctly, it can be a perfect medium for bacteria to grow and develop! The inside of the meat should be hot. Heat the pan drippings to the boiling point before serving. Dont let the meat stand at room temperature more than two hours; refrigerate leftovers promptly. If gravy or drippings are kept for a second meal, boil them a few minutes before serving. Sanitary food handling is of equal importance. Wash hands, utensils, countertops and cutting boards with sudsy water before and after working with food,

Years Ago

120 YEARS AGO; DEC. 13,1883 •There was quite a large crowd of young folks down to Stauffer’s School House last Sunday evening to singing, and reported having a good time, especially those who did not get home until the wee small hours. 100 YEARS AGO; DEC. 9, 1903 •The name of Nappanee’s new manufacturing firm will be The Nappanee Lumber & Mfg. Co. This comes from the transfer by the firm of Coppes, Zook, & Mutschler of their box factory and planing mill machinery and business to Messrs. B. Uline and Arthur Miller. The company desiring to give all their attention to the furniture business instead of conducting the box business will now move the machinery to the box bldg. 75 YEARS AGO; DEC. 6,1928 • Revival services have started at Union Center Church of the Brethren Thankgiving Day and will continue for 2 and 1/2 weeks with I.D. Heckman of Cerro Gordo, 111. in charge. 50 YEARS AGO; DEC. 9,1953 •"Nappanee community schools have made outstanding advancement in the 12 years that Carlyle Mutschler has served on the School Board, most of the time as President. Nappanee’s growth has laid a burden on the schools while maintaining the scholastic standard required by North Central Assn. The athletic field was accomplished during his long tenure. Nappanee has attracted outstanding teachers, Board Treasurer Wright lauds Mutschler as a great leader.

The Years Ago segments have been researched and posted by Margaret England-Neff and by Kylie Carter. They appear just as they did in archived issues, typos and all.

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vandalism.” I thought of the times we'd taken Jason to McDonalds and had parties for the kids in the neighborhood and my stomach turned over. “I can't

believe he did such a thing.” The next day Jason was at our door at 10 a.m. I didn't know he got up that early on a Saturday morning. With rake in hand, he asserted, “I'm ready to rake those leaves in your back yard.”

I was glad to see one of the neighborhood children was feeling ambitious, having gotten over the shock and fury of the evening before. “We don't need help with the leaves,” Brian remarked from the kitchen. “But we would like you to sit down with us and have breakfast” Jason shuffled to the table. ‘Tve already eaten,” he answered. “But IU clean your house.” “You remember that watch you've always admired,” Brian continued. ‘Tve decided to give it to you. That way you can be on time when you have appointments.” Brian took the inexpensive, goldtone watch from his wrist. Jason veered back from it like it was a serpent. “I-I gotta go,” he stammered. “Why did you offer your watch to him?” I asked. “I wanted to show him I cared,” Brian said. “Kids who deliberately break windows have a lot lit i )

especially raw meat or poultry. Salmonella bacteria may spread when these items are prepared in conjunction with other foods. For instance, if a knife is used to cut raw meat then used for chopping salad vegetables, the knife, hands and cutting boards should be washed thoroughly in suds. If this is not done, the bacteria from the meat could transfer a team

of Salmonellae to the vegetables, though bacteria on the meat would be destroyed in cooking. Certain precautions are advisable in preparing a holiday turkey. The larger the bind, the longer it takes to defrost. It can be thawed

in the refrigerator. If it must be thawed more quickly, seal in a water-tight plastic bag and immerse in cold water. Defrosting at room temperature invites possible bacteria growth. Cook thoroughly and at one time. Never partially cook poultry with the idea of finishing later. Bacteria may survive. Stuffing is especially vulnerable to bacteria growth. It is safest cooked separately. However, if it is cooked in the turkey cavity, be sure cooking is complete. Also, prepare the mixture and stuff the turkey JUST BEFORE putting into the oven NEVER the night before. If using commercially frozen stuffed poultry, do not defrost before baking. Plan a preparation timetable beginning with foods that can be cooked well in advance and frozen; those that can be refrigerator-stored for a day or so, to dishes which can be made the day of the dinner.

The Last Word Laurie Lechlitner Columnist

Extension Education Mary UanhorfrCross Elkhart County'

20 YEARS AGO; DEC. 7,1983 •Jody Feltis, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feitis, Elkhart, and a freshman at North Wood High School, will compete in the finals of the Miss Indiana U.S.A. Pageant Teen U.S.A. Pageant 1984, to be held Sunday, December 11, in Menilville. •Hai Huyhn, a senior at North Wood High School, won first place in drawing at the Grace College Bi-Annual High School Student Art Show on the Winona Lake Campus. His award-winning drawing will be on display at the college art gallery until Dec. 16. Huyhn was the Best of Show award winner at the North Wood Student art show this year. Over 250 entries were received for the contest in seven categories and judges selected 40 to hang in the college gallery. 10 YEARS AGO; DEC. 8,1993 •Nappanee hosted its second annual Country Christmas event last Thursday and Friday, December 2-3. Despite uncooperative weather conditions, a few brave souls ventured out to collect their stamps in hopes of winning the $ 1,000 shopping spree. Approx. 65 people from 12 churches participated in the community choir at the Amish Acres Round Bam Theatre. The event was a big success and additional chairs had to be located in order to seat the 350 people who attended! The downtown area was decked with all the special trimmings of a Norman Rockwell painting. Jim Kaylor, Miller’s Market, offered hot Wassail, and Tom Marvel provided freshley roasted chestnuts. Betty Robinson provided a warm welcome for visitors like Nancy Weaver at the NIPSCO building, where they came to hand-in their stamped booklets and register for the big drawing. Kara Goldman, Nappanee, was the winner of the SI,OOO shopping spree drawing. Of course, the weekend could not have been complete without the red-suited man himself! Santa was seen both days making his rounds and passing out candy canes.

of hate inside them. 1 figure if I show him some unconditional love, it might cause him to come clean.” “Why don't you simply confront him?”

“He needs to choose to confess,” Brian shared. “He can't work his way clean by doing me special favors.” “Do you suppose we do that very thing with God, assuming that He didn't see us, or that we can do special

penance to gain His acceptance again?” “Exactly,” Brian interjected. “But He still sends us sunshine for our picnics and rain for our crops. He gives us unconditional love and gifts money can't buy. But we're unable to truly accept God's unconditional affection until our consciences are free from sin and guilt. We, too, often need to come clean.” There was another knock at the storm door that's glass was now replaced by a screen. “I got my allowance this weekend and am going to the store,” Jason called from his spot on the step. “Can I get you a loaf of bread or something?” With knowing glances, Brian and I laughed until tears streaked down our cheeks. “What’s so funny?” Jason inquired. “It's a private joke, between Us and God,” Brian told him.

The same keep-hot/keep-cold rules apply for a buffet meal. Yet, it is likely that food will be served over a longer time span so make arrangements for maximum safety. Display quantities that will be eaten readily, replenish from refrigerator or range oven as needed. Have adequate serving and storage dishes, plat-

tainers for leftovers available and large trash bags for garbage. For hand washing, fill a pan with hot suds to soak utensils. Rinse and place stemware and other delicate pieces in an out-of-the-way comer to prevent breakage before washing and storing them. Wash knives separately to avoid accidents. If there is a dishwasher in the kitchen, load dishes and utensils as they are used. The appliance can run while you enjoy the meal or entertain. Plenty of clean sponges, dish towels, hand towels and/or paper towels, detergent or soap facilitate continuous cleanup. Do not use the same towel to wipe dishes as is used to dry hands. Keep the moods festive by eliminating any chance of a foodbome illness spoiling the fun. Strict cleanliness and proper food handling, preparation, serving and cleanup will insure a pleasant and healthy time for all!

ters, bowls, cookware and utensils ready. Some things used only occasionally may need to be washed first. Finally, set up the kitchen for easy clean up and fast storage. Have clean dishes and con-