July 2011 Good Times

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T ose ere T e DaysWARM NIGHTS, COOL CARS

Its a warm summer Saturday night and wehop in our cars and head to check out the localcruisin scene. Young adults from all over towngather to cruise up and down a strip of streetstretching over several blocks. All are there to

see and be seen.Sometimes it gets a little rowdy and raucous,

Rows of cars consume the streets. You mighthear the screech of tires, or the rev of a heavilypowered engine. The sounds rumbling from theradios seem to compete with each other fromcar to car.

A carload of girls pass by as young menholler out a greeting. A few cars are parkedalong the street and some teens just pace thesidewalk, trying to get the attention of the carspassing by.

Where did this teenage tradition begin?It is believed the whole cruising scene be-gan with young adults wanting to show off theirhot rods.

As early as the 1920s, teenagers in southernCalifornia bought the lightest, cheapest carsavailable, the Model T-Ford, and began modi-fying them for speed. This process involved re-moving all unnecessary parts to reduce weightand replacing the engines with faster ones.

By the early 1940s, Hot Rodding had grown

into a cultural scene, but growth was brought toan abrupt end with the 1942 bombing of PearlHarbor. Hot rodders were called to serve inWWII.

The service men who came through south-

ern California on their way to the Pacic sawthe regions car-culture rst hand. This, com-bined with vocal GIs from the area, peaked thecuriosity of a large number of young men.

In the 1950s, the booming economy broughttime and money to spare to former GIs notto mention mechanical skills acquired while inthe service. Working on hot rods was a formof self-expression and enabled them to have asocial life. Racing satised a new hunger foradrenaline, and cruising streets or parking atthe drive-in were favorite activities.

The hot rodding culture faded in the 1960sas muscle cars were introduced from Detroit.These lightweight cars had the tight bodies andstyle racers looked for without all of the workinvolved with building them.

Today, numerous local street rod clubs pre-serve the history and carry on the street roddinglifestyle. So check out the next local cruise-in and re-live the days of lling your tank for$2.00 and cruising the streets listening to ourfavorite road tunes.

The Beach Boys--409 (1962);Shut Down (1963); Little DeuceCoupe (1963); Fun, Fun, Fun (1964);Little Honda (1964)

Bruce and Terry--Custom Machine(1964)

Dale, Dick, and the Del-tonesMr.Eliminator (1964); Wild, Wild Mus-tang (1964)

Jan and Dean--Drag City (1963/4);Dead Mans Curve (1964); The Little

Old Lady From Pasadena (1964)The Rip Chords--Hey Little Cobra

(1963/4); Three Window Coupe(1964)

Ronny and the Daytonas--G.T.O.(1964); Bucket T (1964/5)

Hot Rod Lincoln-JohnnyBond(1960)

Leader Of The Pack- The Shangri-Las (a no. 1 smash in 1964)

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July 2011 GOOD TIMES 5

HISTORY OF THE

HAMBURGER

In sorting through old recipes for aookbook honoring those Dinner on therounds casseroles of old, I couldnt helput note how many crowd-pleasin dishestarted with your basic hamburger meat.

Given hamburgers popularity in bothasseroles and patties, I decided to do aittle digging on a staple that most considermerican, but truth be told, was anythingut.

The original hamburger was nothingore than minced (i.e. shredded) beef with

ome salts and seasonings to help keep itrom spoiling. Tracing back to 15th centu-y Europe, the rst hamburger dishes wereonsidered a delicacy, and thus served only

o the rich.Its true the name hamburger traces to

amburg, Germany, which by the 18th cen-ury was home to some of Europes largestorts. (Burg in German, means fortied set-lement, which is why so many towns todaytill carry add the sufx to their town names.hink Lewisburg, Gatlinburg, Gettysburg!)

When sailors began raving about thisew dish (then called salt beef) it wasntong before early settlers in the New Worldegan asking for Steaks cooked the Ham-

urg way (later shortened to hamburgteak!)

Over time, minced pies were created,combining this minced beef with otherbasic food groups (namely veggies and abread crust) to create what was technicallyour rst casseroles. Flavored with onions,breadcrumbs and salt, the rst hamburgerdishes were not only tasty, they were eco-nomical, making hamburger meat a popularfavorite amongst the lower classes.

So next time you order up a burger or enjoy a dish of Hamburger Helper, go aheadand say Gesundheit! (Ok. Its the onlyGerman I know, but Im pretty certain itmeans To Your Health!) To give creditwhere credit is due, we must thank our Ger-man cousins for giving us something mostof us think is as American as apple pie.

SLOPPY JOESYes, its true.Im on deadline for a second cookbook,

which means my mind is a whir when cer-tain dishes come up for review that Ive longadored, but never quite known the historyof.

Case in point: the Sloppy Joe!Who among us didnt love Sloppy Joes

as a kid? (Heck, who doesnt love themtoday?) McClain School in Lebanon, nolonger stands, but in my mind, SloppyJoe days are forever etched in my mind.(Ironically, these were usually Fridays as IrecallMaybe the cooks were just as eager

to get home and start their weekends as wekids were.)

So basically, were talking hamburger

meat with a avorful sauce, and sloppeddown on a hamburger bun and sloppy as allget out!

But just who was this Joe that gave usthis sloppy, tasty, mess of a meal?

Well, stories vary as to who the originalJoe was, but each is rather colorful.

One source claims he worked in a dinerin Sioux City, Iowa. Another traces him to abar in Key West, Florida that is, to this daycalled Sloppy Joes (I like this story best

because Ernest Hemingway is said to havehelped pick the name, having named it aftera favorite bar of his in Havana, Cuba!)

Either way, the sandwich (and its name)dates back to the 1930s, which makes per-fect sense when you think about it, as it wasa classic depression era food (i.e. a greatway to stretch your hamburger budget. Tomake meat last longer (and sloppier) justadd more ketchup!) Probably the same rea-son its such a hit with kids, as when it cameto Sloppy Joes well, the more the mer-rier! Stretching the menu to feed a few morewas an easy x thanks to Sloppy Joe.

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Attending an outdoor drama inummertime comes with built-inoys and drawbacks.

On the plus side: fresh air,eautiful scenery, sunsets. On theinus side: chance of rainstorms,osquitoes, humidity. But you are

lways guaranteed a wonderfulerformance.

TRUMPET IN THE LAND

Trumpet in the Land, is Ohios

premier and longest running out-door theatre production. Thisyears cast, one of the larger inmany seasons, has 29 males and19 females, ranging in age from 10to 66.

The drama brings to life the

tragic but inspiring story of DavidZeisberger and his Christian In-dian followers as they struggled topreserve their peaceful settlementdespite the growing violence ofthe Revolutionary War. Trumpet isa thrilling and passionate story of apeaceful peoples inuence on thewar and the tragic events that en-circled the founding of Ohios rstsettlement, Schoenbrunn.

Written by Pulitzer prize-

winning playwright Paul Green,

Trumpet in the Land is set in thevery hills once traveled by thoseportrayed in the show. Watch thewarm summer nights come alivewith beautiful horses, brilliantre dances, authentic looking cos-tumes, ery battle pyrotechnics

and a beautiful natural setting.The outdoor drama runsthrough August 27. Check theirwebsite at www.trumpetintheland.com or call (330) 339-1132,

The drama is held at: Schoenb-runn Amphitheatre in New Phila-delphia, Ohio.

TECUMSEHWitness the epic life story of

the legendary Shawnee leader as

he struggles to defend his sacredhomelands in the Ohiocountry during the late1700s. Tecumseh!has been labeled as oneof the most mesmerizingdramas in the nation.

The huge, outdoorstages of the SugarloafMountain Amphitheatreafford the audience aunique viewing experi-

ence. You will sit beneaththe stars as sheer specta-cle surrounds you with aherd of galloping horses,live military cannon inaction, and the most daz-zling battle sequencesoffered on the Americanstage.

Often emulated within the out-

door drama industry, Tecumseh!continues to set the standard forinnovative production techniques.Over 100 people are involved eachsummer in bringing this excit-ing drama to life. The sights andsounds of natural elements serveto heighten this one-of-a-kind the-atrical experience.

Tecumseh!s reputation forartistic excellence in performance,staging and design has garnered

international acclaim. Qualityproduction elements such as theplays hauntingly beautiful na-tive American Music Score (re-corded exclusively by The LondonSymphony Orchestra) and itsnarration sequences recorded byNative American Actor GrahamGreene continue to thrill audiencemembers of all ages.

This professionally producedoutdoor drama is written by sev-

en-time Pulitzer Prize nominee

and Emmy recipient, Allan W.Eckert, nationally known for hisbuckskin bestsellersThe Win-ning of America Series. The scripthas been acclaimed as the best ofits kind within the outdoor dramaindustry and continues to fasci-nate thousands each summer asthe story unfolds in the 1,800 seatSugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatrenear Chillicothe, Ohio.

Show times:June 10 September 3, 2011

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Trumpet in the Land is set inthe very hills once traveled bythose portrayed in the show.

Tecumseh is the story of the Legendary Shawnee leaders strug-gle to defend his homeland.

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POW WOW


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Pow-Wow time is the Native Americaneoples way of meeting together, to join inancing, singing, and visiting, renewing oldriendships and making new ones.

There are several different stories of howhe Pow-Wow was started. Some believe

hat the war dance societies of the Poncand other Southern Plains tribes were therigin of the Pow-Wow. Another belief ishat when the Native Americans were forcednto reservations the government also forcedhem to have dances for the public to comend see. Before each dance they were leadhrough the town in a parade, which is theeginning of the Grand Entry.

Pow-Wow Singers are very important g-res in the Native American culture. With-ut them there would be no dancing. Theongs are of many varieties, from religiouso war to social. As various tribes gatheredogether, they would share their songs, oftenhanging the songs so signers of differentribes could join.

With these changes came the use ofvocables to replace the words of the oldongs. Thus, some songs today are sung inocables with no words. Yet they still holdpecial meaning to those who know theong. Many songs are still sung in nativeongue either newly composed or revivals ofld songs. These songs are reminders to the

ndian people of their ways of rich heritage.Dancers have always been a very impor-

tant part of the life of the American Indian.Most dancers seen at the Pow-Wows todayare social dances which might have had dif-ferent meanings in earlier days. Althoughdance styles and content have changed, theirmeaning and importance has not. The outtsworn by dancers, like the style of clothingtoday evolve over time; it is not a stagnantculture, but a vibrant and changing way oflife.

The Pow-Wow begins with the GrandEntry. This is the entry of all the people en-tering the arena. During the Grand Entry,everyone is asked to stand as the ags arebrought into the arena. The ags carriedgenerally include the US ag, tribal ags,POW ag, and eagle staffs of various tribespresent.

The ags are followed by importantguests, including tribal chiefs, princesses,elders and the Pow-Wow organizers. Nextin line are the men dancers, followed by thewomen dancers. Once everyone is in thearena, the songs and prayers end the danc-

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ude. If youre not truly ready to make a full-ime commitment to losing weight, chancesf long-term success are slim. When effortsre half-hearted from the beginning, peopleypically lose interest in their diet soon af-er they start. The sad truth is its not reallyorth starting a weight loss program if youread isnt in it.

Do some serious soul-searching to iden-ify a signicant and enduring source ofersonal motivation for nally shedding the

xtra weight. Health conditions or maybeou want to be around for your kids andrandkids or to nally feel more comfort-ble in your own body and boost your en-rgy level.

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Dont Expect MiraclesIndividuals who launch a new diet with

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Dont have a Regime that is to StrictIf youre following an extreme weight

loss plan that doesnt resemble normaleating, theres a good chance your effortswont last. When you view a diet as a short-

term deviation fromyour typical eatinghabits, rather than along-term lifestylechange, you will al-most always have ahard time maintain-ing your weight loss.

A diet shouldbe based on appro-priate amounts ofhealthy foods thatkeep you feeling sat-ised and energizednot deprived. Mostimportantly, a dietshould be viewed asa launching pad fora long-term lifestylechange. Thats be-cause to lose weight

and keep it off forev-er, you really have topermanently changeyour eating habits. With that in mind, itsimportant to choose an eating plan that youcan easily transition into lifestyle.

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Dont dwell on your mistakes. Instead,shake it off and get right back on track atyour very next meal or the very next day.And always remember, nobody gainsweight from one rich dinner or a single sliceof cake. The real trouble starts when you al-low that one splurge to snowball into anall-out eating frenzy. Take it one meal ata time and learn to forgive yourself; everydieter has slip-ups, but the successful ones

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Women and Retirement: Myth vs Reality


9/12July 2011GOOD TIMES 9

Are you dreaming of a leisurely retire-ent enjoying a second cup of morning cof-

ee, or is a sunrise round of golf more yourpeed? Either way, youll need to know theacts so you can guide youretirement dreams with real-sm.

Historically the road to re-irement hasnt been smoothor many women. In fact, theocial Security Administra-

ion (SSA) reports that 17ercent of all elderly, singleomen live in poverty. With

odays longer life spans, thisgure has the potential to rise.y recognizing the followingyths for what they are, you

an take control of your nan-ial future and help improvehis startling statistic.

Myth #1 Social Securityill take care of me in retirement.

The reality is that Social Security incomerobably wont be enough. At the start of011, the average monthly retirement ben-t reported is $1,177. SSA data also showshat womens benets are almost a thirdower than mens. Not only do women earness than men during their working years,hey also take more time away from work

than their male counterparts (U.S. Depart-ment of Labor). Add the uncertain future ofSocial Security to these statistics, and youcan see why its more important than ever to

plan for additional incomesources when determiningyour retirement incometarget.

A benets estimatoris available on the SocialSecurity Administrationswebsite (www.ssa.gov).Use it to get an estimate offuture benets dependingon when you plan to retire.

Myth #2 I wont neednearly as much to live onwhen I retire.

The assumption soundsreasonable when you con-sider the costs associated

with raising children andcommuting to work each day. On the otherhand, if you want to spend your leisure timetraveling, it will come with a cost. Its prob-ably safe to assume that youll have higherhealth care costsand potentially long-termcare costsin your later years, as well.

A rule of thumb that many nancial pro-fessionals use is that youll need 60 to 80percent of your current income in retirement

(adjusted for ination) to maintain your cur-rent lifestyle. Of course, it depends on howyou plan to spend your time once you are nolonger working.

It might be a good idea to test yourplanned budget for a few months before youretire. That way if your income and expens-es seem unrealistic, consider postponingretirement or looking for ways to decreaseyour expenses.

Myth #3 My 401(k) contributions willfund my retirement without my involve-

ment.Its true that a 401(k) is a smart way to

save for retirement with before-tax dollars.Since many employers offer a matching fea-ture, you may have an opportunity for in-stant return on your invested dollars.

The good news is that many women arecontributing to their employer-sponsoredplans. In fact SSA data suggests that in 2008,51 percent of women employed full-timeparticipated in their plan through work.

Unfortunately, a common misconcep-

tion is that you can sit back and the planwill manage itself. Fact is, you might get

even more benet from your plan by takingan active role in your investment selection.If you have several years until retirement,choosing too conservative investments maycause you to fall short of the dollars youneed. On the other hand, if retirement is ap-proaching, you may need to move aggres-sive investments to the more conservativeside. The most important thing to rememberis to review your choices regularly to makesure your investment selection is still in linewith your goals.

If decisions like these seem daunting,you dont have to make them alone. By es-tablishing a relationship with professionalswho can help you at critical times, you canface your unique nancial challenges withreality and eager anticipation of your retire-ment dream.

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In the Same Boat



I was working in the backyard withy son the other day, when he noticedy new pedicure. Did he say:a.)Mom, your feet look fantastic!;

rb.)Mom, you know those pedicure

pas are brimming with E. Coli; orven

c.)Mom, I have a tuition paymentoming up and it looks like you spent itll on your toes!?

No. He said, Mom, do you reallyhink a woman your age should be wear-ng that color of nail polish?

I shall pause here while you considerhe startling impact that statement had

n me.(Insert a minimum 30 second pauseere, please).

I blinked a few times, caught my breathnd was about to answer in an appropriately pithy wayhen he gave me that sheepish grin. You knowthe

Oops I probably-shouldnt-have-said-that-but-nowhat-I-have-Ill- just-ash-my-sheepish-grin grin. Solet it drop.

But I didnt forget it.In fact, I began to stew over it. Is he right? AM

too old to wear Cherries in the Snow nail polish?

asked my husband for his opinion. His response:Youre wearing nail polish? Huh.

So I asked my girlfriend: Is there an age whereou have to resort to wearing only boring nail color,nd forego anything brighter than Tempered Taupe?

Do you still have teenagers at home? she asked.Yes.Are you over 40?Yes. You threw me a party.Then yes, she declared. Until they turn 20,

ou are relegated to Muted Mauve nail polish. And

heres some more bad news: You are alsorequired to have un-highlighted hair anddrab clothing, and you can only listen toclassical music. No rock and roll, espe-cially anything that might make you singor even hum along in a public setting.

But I dont like Muted Mauve, I pro-tested. It reminds me of the rst couchmy husband and I bought together in1987. Plus, if I left my hair un-highlightedfor any length of time, I would look likemy rst grade teacher Sister Marilene.With her habit on. And you know BobSeger and I have a thing going wherebyI must sing the lyrics to Old Time Rockand Roll at the top of my lungs whenever

I hear it, no matter where I am!Too bad, she retorted. You shouldhave thought of that 18 years ago.

OK, OK, I relented. Anything else Ishould know?

Well, your shorts can be no shorter than capris-length, and no ashy colors for your sunglasses, your

jewelry or your vehicle.What? I was going to trade in my burgundy

mini-van for a lemon yellow Camaro next week! Iwhined.

Sorry. Not for at least two more years.

There is some good news, she said, trying to liftmy spirits. As soon as they leave home, you can goback to being a non-mother-of-teenagers. Hair, cars,music, everything.

Good. I am looking forward to the day when itsokay for my toes to look younger than the rest of me.

Mary Beth Weisenburger writes from her home innorthwest Ohio and is still wearing bright nail polish.Check out her book and her

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