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CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS story By tom« Jekel photos by ali KIEL

Thousands of southern Indiana families each year embrace a tradition of having fresh-cut Christmas trees to celebrate the season. Memories are made and cherished when family members pick out and put up a real tree, then are able to enjoy the evergreen aroma that fills a room.

Such sensory experiences are possible thanks to local tree farms, including two that are owned and operated by families themselves.

Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm will open AGE-OLD for its 29th year west of Columbus. Between Columbus and Seymour, Wynn’s Christmas Tree TRADITION Farm will open for its At family-owned tree farms, 10th year. At each of these farms, several generations work together generations work during holiday season together as part of their own family traditions.

Ed Tower at Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm. 2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 5 Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm

Tower Family Christmas Tree pre-cut trees — mostly the highly desirable Cathy Tower also retired that year after Farm Fraser fir — will be trucked in from Wiscon- teaching middle school math and English as Teacher Ed Tower began planting trees in sin and available to local buyers. a second language in Bartholomew, Brown 1984 as a hobby that his whole family could Trees range from 6 to 11 feet tall. Since and Johnson counties. During tree-selling be involved with. Eight years later, the first they grow about a foot each year, evergreens season, the Towers are joined by their adult seedlings were ready for harvest, and the that are ready for harvest this year are at least children and grandchildren. Son Jason Tower Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm opened 7 or 8 years old. brings his family up from Dubois. Daughter for business. While observing the state’s stay-at-home Jeanette Dunlap makes the trip from Goshen, Ed and Cathy Tower today tend to 5,000 order during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ed Kentucky. Christmas trees that grow on their 5-acre Tower began a new hobby of chainsaw carv- Most of the Towers’ customers are from farm west of Columbus off Lowell Road. ing. Items available for sale for the first time Bartholomew County, but the farm also Their first year, the Towers sold fewer than include carved Christmas trees, bears, eagles, draws from places such as Louisville and In- 100 trees the entire holiday season. Last year, owls and alligators, with proceeds going to dianapolis, Nashville, Madison and Carmel. they sold more than 400 trees on a single Love Chapel. About 80 to 90 percent of them return each day – the Friday after Thanksgiving. By the But as always, the biggest attraction will year, Ed Tower said. second weekend in December, all of the trees be the majestic trees. “The most important Shoppers may spend anywhere from 10 available for sale typically sell out. thing we offer on the Christmas tree farm is minutes to an entire morning or afternoon This year, more than 500 home-grown, family memories — Mom, Dad and the kids, picking out a tree. “If it’s a family event, choose-and-cut white pine, Norway spruce and possibly Grandpa and Grandma,” said Ed there’s always discussion. That’s when the and balsam trees will make their way into lo- Tower, who retired as a Columbus East High memories are made,” he said. cal homes for the holiday. Additionally, 1,000 School math and science teacher in 2003. Kip and Aleta Kiel of Columbus have a

6 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 long-running, day-after-Thanksgiving tradition that starts with a visit to the tree farm. Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm From there, the Kiels head to Bob Evans address: 4416 W. Lowell Road, hours: Nov. 21-22, 10 a.m. to dusk; restaurant for a meal and then return home Columbus Nov. 23-25, 1 p.m. to dusk; closed to decorate their tree as a family. on Thanksgiving; Nov. 27-29, 10 “We’ve been doing that for many, many, history: 29th year many years – since the boys were little,” Kip a.m. to dusk; weekdays starting trees: Choose from white pine, Kiel said. Sons Drew, Dusty and Gunner – all Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to dusk; weekends of them quarterbacks at Columbus East High Norway spruce and balsam trees starting Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to dusk School who also played collegiately – are now grown on the farm, with saws 31, 30 and 27, respectively. provided for customers to cut phone: 812-378-3505 Two years ago, Drew Kiel, a doctor of down their own trees; pre-cut physical therapy who does home health care website: http://towerfamily in Nashville, Tennessee, picked the tree farm Fraser firs brought in from else- christmastrees.blogspot.com as the site where he would propose to Cassie where are also available for pur- Smith, a dietitian who works with girls who chase. extra information: Wreaths, swags have eating disorders, also in Nashville. and chainsaw wood carvings also Drew’s proposal that day was a surprise for tree prices: $25 to $175, with available. For people’s safety, Cassie, even though they had already talked Fraser firs at the upper end of the about marriage. During those discussions, employees will be wearing masks, scale. Cassie had expressed her wish that both sets and they encourage customers to of parents be nearby when the moment ar- payment: Cash and checks only. wear them, too.

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See store for details. IN-35056467 2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 7 rived. During their 2018 Thanksgiving season of the Tower tree farm. “We love going every visit to the farm, Drew took Cassie into the year. Maybe someday we will be bringing our barn and asked for her hand in marriage. grandkids.” When they emerged, Cassie was on her mobile phone trying to get through to her Wynn’s Christmas Tree Farm parents, Tom and Suzan Smith, saying: “I Bruce and Susan Wynn started growing can’t believe my mom isn’t answering,” Aleta Christmas trees in 2003, planting between 700 Kiel recalled. “And then she sees them … and 800 seedlings on their property between walking up on the other side of the barn,” she Reddington and Seymour in Jackson County. said. Wynn’s Christmas Tree Farm has Canaan fir, Along with Cassie’s parents, her brother, white pine and Norway spruce among 3,500 Stephen Smith, and his wife, Courtney, had trees growing on about 6.5 acres of land just flown up from Texas and spent the previ- west of U.S. 31. ous night in Indiana, at Drew’s invitation. A The Wynn family drew from personal shocked Cassie was overcome with joy. experiences before starting their farm. In the “She put her hands on her face and started 1970s, Bruce’s father, Calvin, planted Christ- The three Kiel brothers of Columbus were pho- crying,” Aleta said. mas trees in Brown County. And when Bruce tographed with their dad Kip during one of their Drew and Cassie had planned to be mar- early visits to Tower Family Christmas Tree Farm and Susan’s children, Elizabeth and Eli, were in Columbus. Gunner, the youngest, is shown in the ried on May 16 of this year. But due to the young, they visited farms themselves to pick foreground. Back, from left: Kip, Drew and Dusty. pandemic, they reset their wedding date for out the family Christmas tree. At top: Following the Nov. 23, 2018 engagement of Drew Kiel and Cassie Smith, members of their March 27, 2021. It is one of two family wed- It was on one of those visits that Bruce families posed for a photo at the Tower Family dings on the Kiels’ calendar for next year, concluded, “I could do this myself.” Seven- Christmas Tree Farm in Columbus. Pictured, from as Dusty and fiancée Jessica Cast plan to be teen years later, he refers to the tree farm as “a left: Courtney and Stephen Smith, Suzan and Tom Smith, Cassie Smith, Drew Kiel, Aleta and Kip Kiel, married in February. hobby that got out of control.” Jessica Gast (Dusty’s fiancee), Dusty Kiel and “It is such a magical place,” Aleta Kiel said Fortunately, their daughter, Elizabeth Tape, Gunner Kiel. (Submitted photos)

8 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 and her husband, Lance, and their children live next door, pitching in to help during the short-but-busy selling season. Son Eli Wynn also had a role on the farm until he relocated to Boston. The Wynns’ customers typically are looking for trees that are 8 to 10 feet tall. People will flock to the farm on one of just nine selling days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when up to 500 trees will be loaded onto vehicles and taken home. It’s a part-time hobby for the Wynns, who all have full-time jobs. Bruce is a vice president-business banker for First Financial Bank in Columbus and Seymour. Susan is director of respiratory therapy at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, where Elizabeth is a nurse practitioner and Lance is a physical therapist. While at the farm during tree-selling season, each has specific duties. Susan handles the money and distributes free refreshments. Elizabeth makes wreaths and garland from Bruce Wynn, left, and John McKinney help Dan and Tricia Berry, both of Seymour, with their Christmas tree tree cuttings. Lance cuts and drills trees, then selection in 2016 at Wynn’s Christmas Tree Farm. File phot

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12000 E. 225 N., Off State Road 9, Near Hope IN-35058553 IN-35058548 812.372.6031 2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 9 loads and bags them for customers. Bruce greets each customer and also cuts, bags and Wynn’s Christmas Tree Farm loads trees. address: 10674 E. County Road 800N, Seymour “Some days, like last year, you don’t sit down all day,” Bruce said, which is why they also history: 10th year bring in high school and college students to help. trees: Choose from Canaan fir, white pine and Norway People come to the Redding Township farm spruce trees grown on the farm, for staff to cut down; pre- each year from Seymour, Brownstown and cut Fraser fir and white pine brought in from elsewhere are Medora in Jackson County, Columbus, Scotts- burg, Louisville, North Vernon and other also available for purchase. towns in Jennings County, plus Bloomington tree prices: $35 to $100, with pre-cut Fraser firs at the upper and Brown County. The Wynns say their tree farm experience end of the range. is all about making memories, which start the payment: Cash, checks and credit or debit cards moment people arrive to pick out their tree. While some buyers may be in and out in a hours: Nov. 27-28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 29: noon-5 p.m. matter of minutes, others may stay as long as Weekends in December: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two hours, Bruce said. That’s because there is so much to take in. Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. “We’re really about the experience,” which phone: 812-521-3200 awakens all of the senses — looking at the trees and smelling and touching them, and website: http://wynnschristmastreefarm.com/ tasting the hot drinks and snacks, Bruce said. The Wynns set up a photo booth where email: [email protected] families can pose for pictures, with Santa extra information: Wreaths, garland, stocking hats with if they wish. Kids can also poke their faces through openings in boards depicting holiday matching masks, ornaments and tree stands for first-time characters, and families can be photographed buyers also available. Free hot drinks and snacks, photo in the field with their hand-picked tree, which booth and visits with Santa. the staff cuts for them. “A lot of times, three generations come together,” Susan said. Each year the Wynns add something new to make the experience a bit different. One year it was scented pine cones. This year, it will be garland created by Elizabeth. Besides trees year. “They’re a great family,” Dan said of the inch wreath to be displayed above the garage and garland, customers can pick out wreaths, proprietors, who make a fun event out of each of their ranch-style home, in addition to stocking hats with matching face masks, orna- holiday visit. purchasing several smaller wreaths and the ments and tree stands for first-time buyers. Married for two years, Dan is an accountant fresh Christmas tree itself. They look to do the The farm opens each year on the day after for the Department of Defense in suburban same this year. Thanksgiving. Visitors turn up all the way Indianapolis. Tricia is a case manager for Berry remembers his initial visit in 2014, through Christmas Eve, acting on a last-min- Benchmark Family Services in Columbus. the first time he had ever gotten a pick-your- ute urge to pick out their own fresh Christmas “It’s just a great place to go, even for old folks own, fresh-cut tree. “I just thought it would be tree. like us in our mid-50s,” Dan said. He and his something fun to do,” he said. Dan and Tricia Berry of Reddington, who wife both have two adult children from previous With the hot chocolate and cookies, plus a live just a few miles away, will be making marriages. wide variety of trees of all shapes and sizes, his their seventh straight visit to Wynn’s farm this Last year the Berrys special-ordered a 50- hunch proved correct.

10 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 John McKinney, left, and Bruce Wynn, trim a tree for the Berrys in 2016 at Wynn’s Christmas Tree Farm. File photo

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2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 23 Ways to enjoy winter squashes

By Gretchen Mckay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

24 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 Members of the Cucurbitaceae pie, breads and pasta dishes. They family serve as lovely seasonal store for an exceptionally long table decorations. But the gourds time if kept in a dry and cool — which include everything place, Voll says. from pear-shaped butternut to Eating squash may be even plump little sugar pumpkins to more American than apple pie. striped cushaws and grayish-blue Indigenous to the Western Hemi- monster-sized hubbards — also sphere, winter squashes have are a relatively inexpensive and been grown in North America for Mflavorful way to pack some nutri- thousands of years. Native Ameri- tion into a fall or winter meal. cans roasted or boiled them and One of the newer varieties is also preserved the flesh in syrup ‘Tetsukabuto,’ an innovative kabo- as jams. When the colonists ar- cha/butternut cross with Japanese rived, they were initially skeptical roots that’s making its debut this of it but with time included it in year at Who Cooks For You Farm their diet. The squash was among in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. the few foods that sustained them “It’s my favorite,” says Chris during the long and inhospitable Brittenburg of the squash’s sweet winters. and nutty flesh, which cooks up Today, Michigan grows the creamy like a custard in the oven. most squash in the U.S., fol- “It’s so much more moist.” lowed by California, Oregon and This has been a pretty good year Florida. The vast majority is sold for winter squashes, says Brit- fresh. tenburg, who started the first- Technically, all pumpkins are a generation organic family farm type of winter squash but not all with his wife, Aeros Lillstrom, winter squashes are pumpkins, in 2009. Well, so long as farmers although the terms are often used had access to water, that is. The interchangeably. All belong to the colorful fall fruits love hot and same genetic family — Cucurbit. dry weather. But they also need Sweeter than the zucchini, an occasional drink to ensure a pattypans and other summer bountiful harvest. squashes, the winter squash’s flesh “The quality has been pretty is high in fiber and betacarotene. good this year,” agrees Adam Voll, The squash is hard because it is manager of Soergel Orchards in fully ripened on the vine instead Franklin Park, where butternuts, of being picked before the seeds acorn and spaghetti squashes are and rinds begin to harden. Deli- popular buys in the farm market. cata squash is an exception, with Soergel also offers blue hubbard its tender and edible skin. squash, a hard-shelled variety that In addition to popular orange many find intimidating. It can hues, winter squashes can be grow up to 20 pounds and takes yellow, white, green, striped, a real effort to cut, but cooks are speckled, red and even blue. They rewarded with a sweet and nutty- can be large and smooth, or small tasting flesh. and covered in bumps. One of the Hubbard is the quintessential most visually striking is turban squash to puree into a filling for squash, a rich and nutty heirloom

2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 25 variety also known as Turk’s Guide to popular varieties cap or French turban squash. Delicata: Very sweet, it tastes Sugar pumpkin: Also known Kabocha: The hard and Picture a pumpkin wearing a similar to sweet potatoes. Its as pie pumpkin, it is on the knobby green-skinned squash brightly striped hat, and you’ve skin is tender and so it doesn’t smaller side. Its firm and sweet has a yellow-orange interior. got it. It’s excellent for baking have to peeled. It can be flesh turns creamy when Sweet with a nutty and earthy stuffed, sliced into rings and steamed, roasted or sauteed. flavor, it has a slightly dry and and stuffing. roasted, sauteed or steamed. The pumpkin is a classic sweet potato-like texture. A An added winter squash choice for pureeing for pies staple in Japanese cuisine, it’s Butternut: One of the most and other baked goods. It great for soup and curries and bonus is that it can last for weeks popular winter squashes, it also can be stuffed or cut into also can be braised, roasted, and even months because of its has a distinctive bell shape. chunks for stew. stuffed or mashed. hard exterior. Because they’re The bright-orange flesh is firmer than their summer coun- mild, sweet, buttery and Acorn: It has a thick dark green Hubbard: The extremely hard nutty. Can be pureed for soup, or white skin and sweet orange- and thick skin is difficult to terparts, winter squashes play a roasted or cut into cubes for yellow flesh. It can be roasted, peel comes in grayish-blue, starring role in everything from stews and curries. stuffed, baked or grilled with dark green, red or golden the skin on. Its small size makes colors. The pumpkin is great soups and curries to lasagna, Butterkin: A hybrid between it relatively easy to cut and for stuffing and baking, and is casseroles and countless des- a butternut squash and a work with. especially good for pies. It is pumpkin. Sweet flesh that can serts. They can be stuffed with often sold pre-cut because it be roasted and pureed for Spaghetti: The smooth-skinned meat, grains and vegetables, too. can grow to up to 20 pounds. soups, stews, pasta, risotto, and mild-flavored pumpkin’s Don’t fret if you don’t have pies, and custards. It also can flesh cooks into thin, spaghetti- a can of pureed pumpkin be stuffed. like strands. It’s great for pasta- because it’s incredibly easy to like preparations and gluten- make it at home. All you need free diets. to do, says third-generation farmer Patty Janoski, is to break the stem off any variety of pie pumpkin, cut it in half ROASTED CHEESE PUMPKIN vertically, scoop out the seeds Cheese pumpkin — also known as Cinderella pumpkin — is so named because its rind looks like a and bake it face-down on a squat wheel of cheese. Related to butternut squash, its smooth flesh and string-free interior makes greased cookie sheet at 350 it great for stuffing and baking. degrees for an hour or so, or Here, a whole pumpkin is hollowed out and then stuffed with a mix of Gruyere and Swiss chees- until the shell falls off the pulp. es, cream, white wine and honey. This dish also can be made with a butterkin squash. “Then scoop the insides out 1 cheese pumpkin, 4 to 1 1/2 teaspoons honey Toast the baguette slices and rub each slice 5 pounds with garlic. Lay a few baguette slices in a single and put it in a blender,” she says. Few pinches of nut- layer inside the pumpkin. Top with some of Don’t toss out the seeds. 3/4 cup shredded meg the cheese mixture, then pour on some of the Gruyere cheese When seasoned with sea salt, 1 teaspoon kosher salt cream mixture. Repeat this until all of your in- they are perfect for snacking. 1 cup shredded Swiss 1 (12-inch) baguette, gredients are used up. (You might have a bit left First rinse the seeds and then cheese sliced thin over; save any baguette for serving.) bake in a 250-degree oven 1 teaspoon fresh 2 cloves garlic, peeled Pop the top back on the pumpkin, place the thyme leaves until they’re dry and crispy. but intact pumpkin in a casserole or an oven-safe dish. 1 cup heavy cream Coat the outside liberally with oil. When purchasing a winter Vegetable oil Roast in hot oven for about 2 hours or until the squash, look for one that feels 1/3 cup dry white wine heavy and has a dry, sturdy pumpkin is tender all over and easily pierced Preheat oven to 375 degrees. with a fork. Let it stand for about 15 minutes. stem. Avoid those with soft Cut the top out of the pumpkin and scrape out spots, cracks, bruises or mold. Serve in scoops or slathers on top of toast the insides. (Save the seeds for roasting.) rounds, crackers, pita chips or slices of apples. Warts and minor discolor- Toss the cheeses and thyme together in a bowl. Serves 4. ations are fine. In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the When it’s time to start cook- cream, wine, honey, nutmeg and salt. — Adapted from food52.com ing, you’ll need a sharp ser- rated knife to cut through the rind. A steady hand helps, too.

26 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 THAI PUMPKIN CURRY Pumpkin curry is a standard offering on Thai menus. It’s easy enough to make at home and is a great way to use up all those veggies in your refrigerator crisper. Any yellow flesh pumpkin or winter squash will do — I used chunks of sweet sugar pumpkin. Red and green Thai curry pastes can be used pretty much interchangeably, but green is generally a bit milder than red. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 1/2 cups cubed kabocha squash or pie 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk pumpkin 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup water 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 2-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 red chili pepper, sliced, optional 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger Salt and pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red or green curry 1 tablespoon ground turmeric paste, or more to taste Cooked rice for serving 1 red bell pepper, sliced Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and turmeric and saute for 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper, pumpkin, green beans and chili pepper, if using, and saute for 1 minute longer. Add red curry paste, coconut milk and water, and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the pumpkin is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over steamed rice. Serves 6. — Gretchen McKay

ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH RINGS WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE Delicata squash has a thin, delicate skin that doesn’t need to be peeled before eating. It is creamy and sweet, and it gets even sweeter when it is cut into rings or half moons and roasted. To spice it up, I like to dust the squash with a little chili powder and cayenne and serve it with a fiery chipotle mayonnaise for dipping. For squash 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can of chipot- les in adobo 2 medium delicata squash, scrubbed clean 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For dipping sauce Squeeze of fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise Black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the ends of each squash; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon; cut the squash into half moons about 1/2-inch thick and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle oil over top. Mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over the squash slices, then toss to make sure squash is evenly coated. Roast in the oven, tossing around the squash on the baking sheet about half way through until the squash is tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. While squash is roasting, make the sauce: Combine mayonnaise, chives, adobo sauce, garlic and lime juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the roasted squash to a platter and serve with chipotle sauce. Serves 4.

— Gretchen McKay

2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 27 Planning it safe Try these ideas for a virtual holiday

By Helen Bond | The Dallas Morning News (TNS)

28 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 The holidays will look different for many of us this year, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on the idea behind them. Here are ways to create meaningful moments with family and friends and still play it safe.

Send a touch-of-home package: If Toast of gratitude: By your table is smaller this year, mail care now, many of us have packages to those who won’t be there. made an art out of the virtual Candles, festive napkins, pumpkin cocktail hour. So what better time spice anything, sweet treats, football than Thanksgiving or Christmas to gameday snacks, a drawing from a schedule an online gathering? Share a little one — there are endless ways to toast and a moment of gratitude. show those you care about that they Group photo stream: If a live Zoom are missed. isn’t your thing, find other ways to Vary the virtual fun: While you can Connect through cooking: The holi- share the moment. Upload photos and dine virtually (make sure everyone days are about the food — eating it video of the table decor, meal prep knows how to use the video chat plat- and the memories made through cook- and your turkey reveal. Apple iPhone form of choice before you sit down), ing together. Choose a favorite family users can set up a shared album, or try consider upping your game (and recipe, create a new recipe tradition Flickr, Amazon Photos, Google Photos avoid the tendency to talk over each and whip it up, or follow along via or other photo-sharing sites. other) with planned activities. Keep FaceTime or Skype. Still don’t have things moving with a scavenger hunt, your mom’s gravy recipe down or want an old-fashioned pie-eating contest, to learn how to make your friend’s a TikTok dance-off or a favorite family famous apple pie from scratch? Set up game — using a real board game or an an online tutorial in advance. online app. Watch the television-only Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade early, or stream a movie together later. The idea is to use technology to create connections to those we are thankful for — no matter the distance.

2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 29 4 tips for thanking your heroes this holiday season

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30 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 Those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others are rarely in it for recognition. However, in this especially challenging year, the holiday season is a perfect time to not just show these selfless people your appreciation, but also take inspiration from their kindness. Here are four simple ways to thank the everyday heroes in your life.

1. Send a unique care 2. Make a donation in their 3. Give the gift of relax- 4. Write a thank you note. package. Even if you can’t honor. Consider thanking ation. Give those always There is something so share your appreciation in those often unsung heroes in the service of others an personal about putting person, you can still say doing the hard work of excuse to practice some pen to paper. In this digital thanks with a care pack- keeping our communi- self-care. Whether it’s an age of emails and texts, age filled with goodies ties strong by making a at-home spa kit, a new a heartfelt, handwritten you know your recipient donation to a charity book to curl up with, or a letter or card can become loves. Start with special close to their heart. In nice bottle of wine, some a true keepsake. With the holiday treats, then add these uncertain times, of the most welcome gifts right tools, it’s easy to let personalized items. If your many such organizations are those that give some- your feelings flow and recipient enjoys cooking are in particular need of one a chance to unwind. craft a meaningful mes- and baking, you might financial support. Whether sage. So, pick up some include a handwritten it’s an animal shelter in a nice stationery and an ink recipe card. For those who region affected by natural pen to let your loved ones love doodling or writing disaster, a food bank, or a know just how much you to-do lists, a lovely journal nonprofit that offers sup- appreciate them. and a set of long-lasting port to essential workers, G2 gel ink pens from Pilot take a cue from the giving are a great pair. Available folks around you. in more than 25 ink colors, your recipient will be able to color-code tasks or sketch lively bullet journal spreads with ease. Snag a pack for yourself and write a thoughtful note to accompany the gift.

2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 31 How to safely stay at a hotel, motel or Holiday Inn

Traveling What to do if you are staying in a hotel There’s no place like home. But with care, safely you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before arrival, when By Christopher Reynolds | Los Angeles Times (TNS) you choose a location, then choose a room. The other half comes with your decisions and actions on the scene. Tips for if you stay — Whether you’re staying in a fancy hotel or a budget motel, ask for a room with windows that open. A patio or a balcony at a hotel, or travel is a plus too. A door that opens directly to the outdoors means you don’t have to by plane or car navigate the lobby or use the elevator. — On arrival, wipe down surfaces you know you’ll be using, such as light fixtures and doorknobs. The fewer objects you touch, the better. In the halls and staircas- es, don’t touch handrails unless you feel unsteady. Don’t take an elevator unless you have it to yourself.

32 HOLIDAY GUIDE | 2020 — No maid or housekeeper should enter — The Centers for Disease Control and — Bring plenty of wipes with you. Even your room between your first night and Prevention advises passengers to avoid though the airline crew has probably al- your second. Chances are that manage- touching “the door frame and handles, ready done it, you’ll feel better if you wipe ment will tell you that upfront. I also say no windows, and other vehicle parts. When down your armrests, seat and seatbelt, tray to housekeeping after the second or third you must touch these surfaces, use a hand table and seatback in front of you. night. If you need towels, collect them at sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol the desk. as soon as possible afterwards.” The CDC — If you have an adjustable air nozzle above says passengers should not accept offers your seat, point the airflow straight at your — Don’t linger in the lobby. If you’re stay- of free water bottles, should use touchless head, full strength. ing someplace upscale, expect sanitation payment when possible and wash hands performances every 30 to 60 minutes. This — The days of guaranteed empty middle upon arrival. is when employees spray or wipe down the seats are ending. Southwest Airlines will furniture with disinfectant or hit it with ul- — Lyft has offered its drivers partitions to stop blocking them Dec. 1. Hawaiian Airlines traviolet light. In Honolulu a few weeks ago, place between drivers and passengers; will stop Dec. 15. Alaska and Delta airlines my hotel put all the lobby seating behind Uber is stocking vehicles with wipes. Pas- will stop Jan. 6. Most of the other carriers crime-scene tape so guests couldn’t hang sengers should use them to wipe down seat never made that promise or have already out. belt buckles, door handles, window buttons returned to filling middle seats. and other high-touch areas. — Consider staying in a chain hotel or mo- — Jets do have powerful air filters. The tel. Chain hotels often have less character. — Uber, which has a “No mask. No ride.” International Air Transport Association, But they often have more uniform cleaning policy for drivers and passengers, has more trade group for the major airlines, issued a standards than independents, along with pandemic safety on its website. Lyft has the report saying it found just 44 known cases more resources and perhaps more account- same and forbids drivers from letting pas- of COVID-19 transmission this year. Though sengers sit in front. ability. there’s debate about studies trying to — Many hotel chains are big on touchless measure COVID danger, the Journal of the transactions. If you’re not tech-inclined, What to do if you are American Medical Association said the risk this means you’ll need to improve your traveling by plane of contracting COVID-19 in flight is lower cellphone skills. Before long, you will use than in an office building, classroom, super- Air travel is increasing, which means prices your phone as your room key. Many Marriott market or commuter train. are rising and middle seats are filling up. and Hilton hotels were transitioning to that Just about every Sunday in October, the — Fitting your stuff into a carry-on is a before the pandemic. Transportation Security Administration great strategy. It means you won’t have to — Before this year is over, you may order a counted more than 900,000 passengers for cluster around the baggage carousel. Any restaurant meal or hotel room service with- the day. That means the number of people move that reduces your time indoors is a out touching a paper menu. Instead you’ll flying has nearly doubled since June. Here winner. use your phone’s camera to read a QR code are things to know if you’re traveling by that will take you to an online menu. plane. — Carriers will bring you meals on long-haul flights, but most or all will be prewrapped — Remember the maids. Perhaps hotels will — No matter how elaborate and awkward sandwiches and the like. If you put your come up with a way to tip maids without your in-flight accessories look, nobody will mask back on between bites, you won’t be care. Passengers arrive with double masks, anyone handling cash. the only one. gaiters and masks, masks and face shields, extra-long face shields, just about every — Bring a sweater or sweatshirt. Even if the What to know if you really need to possible combination. As long as it doesn’t cabin doesn’t get cool, you may want to lie take an Uber, Lyft or taxi cause a problem for anybody else, it’s all down if you have a row to yourself. If you good. have a sweater to lay down first, you’ll be Drivers for taxi companies and rideshare businesses such as Uber and Lyft are al- — Some carriers, including Hawaiian Air- better insulated from random seat germs. lowed to operate during the pandemic. But lines, are boarding planes back to front, When you get home, that sweater goes experts urge travelers to avoid them. which allows for better social distancing. straight into the laundry. — If you do use a rideshare service or — The TSA has relaxed its 3.4-ounce limit — Hold your tongue. We all have plenty to taxi, experts say to make sure the driver is on liquids when it comes to hand sanitizer. complain or commiserate about, but no- masked. Passengers should sit in the back- You can bring up to 12 ounces onboard the body is in the mood to chat onboard these seat and, if weather permits, open at least plane. But you still can’t bring a full water days. Chances are that the quieter you one window. bottle through security. keep, the fewer germs you launch.

2020 | HOLIDAY GUIDE 33 How to select safe toys for kids this holiday season Children look forward to opening their holiday presents all year. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure gifts are safe and appropriate. To help you make savvy selections, PlaySafe.org from The Toy Association, the premier site for toy safety information, is offering the following guidance:

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• Avoid shady sellers: This time of Parents should talk to gift purchasers can be a choking hazard for children un- year can be especially costly, making it about sticking with verified sellers. This der 3 or kids who still mouth toys. While tempting to shop around. However, that includes buying directly from brand these items often make great gifts for low priced toy may not actually be “a websites or by following provided links older kids, they should be stowed away good deal.” to official retailers selling a brand’s after playtime to keep younger siblings products. For those who do choose to “U.S. toy safety laws are considered the safe. Not sure if a toy is small enough to shop through lesser-known online sellers, gold standard. Before reaching your be hazardous? Consider getting a Small checking out reviews and a product’s home, a toy is subjected to over 100 Parts Tester to test toys and other small legitimacy before making a purchase is different safety standards and tests and household objects. essential. must be certified compliant by an inde- • Monitor playtime: Kids find ways to play pendent testing laboratory,” says Joan • Follow age recommendations: Play- with things that are not toys, including Lawrence, The Toy Association’s “Toy ing with toys above a child’s age grade objects that can be very dangerous if ac- Safety Mom” and senior vice president can lead to misuse and possible injury. cidentally swallowed. The holiday season of standards and regulatory affairs. “The However, 26 percent of parents in The may introduce new curiosities to the cheap imitations and counterfeits avail- Toy Association survey report that their house (e.g. batteries, high-powered mag- able online from illicit sellers haven’t met kid has received a toy which was meant nets, decorations, medications from visit- these same safety standards.” for kids who were older. Pay special at- ing family members). On the other hand, tention to age grading on product labels A recent survey commissioned by The there is a federal law that requires batter- and encourage family members who are Toy Association of U.S. parents who are ies in toys to be kept inaccessible, thanks also toy shopping to do the same. These their household’s primary toy purchaser to the use of a locking mechanism. Keep are not merely suggestions, they’re revealed that 71 percent of parents dangerous, non-toy items out-of-reach firm recommendations made by safety whose kids get holiday gifts from grand- and monitor children during playtime. experts based on childhood develop- parents who shop online aren’t com- mental stages. Find this information on For additional toy safety information, pletely confident that their elders know labels and in product descriptions. If it’s tips and resources, visit PlaySafe.org. how to ensure that toys are from verified not available, that’s a red flag and could sellers. In the same survey, 19 percent “Don’t let your child unwrap a potential mean the toy is illicit. of parents report that their child has safety hazard this holiday season,” says received a knock-off toy that was bought • Pay attention to toys labeled 3+: Toys Lawrence. “By shopping smart you can online. labeled 3+ may contain small parts that ensure safe play.”

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