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On the cover: Andrea Cherry leads a Jazzercise class at John and Marie Demmer Wellness Pavilion & Dialysis Center. Photo by G. Randall Goss
6 Good Stuff Good to Go: Hip Hinge exercise
9 Good Health Colorectal Cancer Screening
17 Good Thoughts Trisha Drenth
Good Humor: Katie MacInnis
10 Good Word Rick Fowler
19 Good Taste Hummus takes a twist
Good for Kids: Northern Lights Gymnastics
12 Cover Story Jazz up your routine
20 Good Sport Disc Golf
8 Good Advice Travel tips
15 Good to Know Martha Stewart Q & A
22 Good Idea Saving time at mealtime GOODlife 3
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GOOD TO GO
Hip Hinge exercise
Food fight
Story and photos by G. Randall Goss
am not sure we should mess with people’s diets. From fad and fiction to science and studied facts, the more I watch friends try new trends, the more I want to avoid them: the trends and the friends. Once COURTESY PHOTO Katie MacInnis, columnist someone has from Harbor Springs dramatically changed her food intake, she often becomes a vigilante and misses no opportunity to mention what terrible choices I am making in her company. Vegan, paleo diets; eating what our ancient ancestors did, blood type, cabbage soup, Bible-based diets with grasshoppers, locusts and crickets. Also, freeganism where all food is obtained from dumpsters or donated and every diet in between. Speeches spill forth, lectures on the death of rainforests and slaughterhouse practices, plaque-choked arteries, cellular death from lack of anti-oxidants. Foods that help memory, libido, joint health … In the wild, 15,000 years ago, my family ate what they could, and hoped to live and reproduce. Sex and food was really all they could hope to accomplish each day. Of course, sometimes they took ➤
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thletic trainer Drew Styma, ATC,CSCS, from Tim Bondy Physical Therapy, in Harbor Springs, demonstrates a simple exercise called the Hip Hinge. It is a bending exercise designed to keep the spine in a neutral position while bending over, keeping unnecessary pressure off the discs of the lower back. By doing this regularly a fundamental habit is formed that is useful for daily activities throughout your life.
1. Start by placing a rod or stick
of some type behind your back maintaining contact with the back of the head, between the shoulder blades and the tail bone.
2.
In position two maintain the same three contact points, bend the knees slightly and bend forward.
3.
In position three continue to bend further forward, maintaining the three contact points on the back of the head, between the shoulder blades, and the tail bone. Maintain these three contact points as you return to an upright position.
Repeat in sets of 10 and try to do sets throughout the day. By repeating the simple exercise often throughout the day, proper bending technique will become habit and will stay with you in daily activities making you less vulnerable to lower back pain. GL
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GOOD STUFF GOOD FOR KIDS
Activities for body and mind Story by Debbie McGuiness
NORTHERN LIGHTS GYMNASTICS
Children love to run, jump and play and Northern Lights Gymnastics offers an array of sessions designed to allow them to learn the running, tumbling, balance and more of gymnastics safely. Northern Lights offers sessions for “Little Dippers,” ages 12 months to 3 years; Big Dippers 1 for beginners age 3-4; Big Dippers 2 for 5-6 year old beginners; Shooting Stars for age 7 and up beginners; Comets, intermediate 7-year-olds and up and through an advanced and competitive team for those age 7 and older. Class sessions are arranged for beginning students through advanced at various days and times to accommodate busy family schedules. The classes are guided by Northern Lights Gymnastics and Stepping Stone Day Care owner/ coach, Peggy Hull, who says “Kids can join at anytime. Our spring session begins March 3 and runs for 8 or 9 weeks.” Hull is joined by her daughters, Audrey Marvin and Sherrie Kolinski, in providing a safe environment for instruction in all disciplines of gymnastics. The facility also provides a venue for birthday parties on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Northern Lights Gymnastics is located at 8746 Moeller Drive, Harbor Springs, just west of Little
Traverse Bay Humane Society. Its website, steppingstonesandnorthernlights.com, has a complete listing of its classes, as well as its payment policy and dress code. Contact the gym at (231) 7532010. DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, an initiative to encourage parents to read to their children and help young children learn to read, and love to read, brings hardcover books to children in Emmet and Charlevoix counties — free — from the Char-Em United Way. Children from birth to ➤
time out to bludgeon each other to death, allowing a little Darwin into the mix. Presumably, only the strong brawny lad survived, though there must have been a few English majors who slipped by. We come out of the womb crying for our first meal. Our first instinct is to root or draw toward a rub on our cheek in hopes it is our mother’s nipple. And as a hospice nurse, I usually could predict a change had taken place when the patient lost all appetite, signaling he or she was making the transition to the end. I remember our first TV. The ads for Wonder Bread, building strong bodies 12 ways. Never mind that the marshmallow-soft glue-like bread stuck to the roof of my mouth. I remember my first TV dinner, with those little compartments of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and grease. I loved the smell of rolls baking in the church kitchen just before a big holiday dinner, and all the other carbs that have become my nemesis in this day of leafy green. So, with the little time we have with each other, given the elemental way in which food is for each of us, why, I wonder, do we beat each other over the head with the choices we have made? Why can’t we just sit down and look across the table and smile? GL Katie MacInnis is a retired nurse and English major living with her husband, Charlie, in Harbor Springs.
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GOOD ADVICE
The spring break traveler: T
Plan ahead for a healthy trip
hanks to 21st century travel, it’s pretty easy to get from Point A to Point B; in fact, more than 15 million people will travel abroad this year, with half of those traveling to developing countries. But wanderlust must be tempered by safety: don’t book that trip without also booking your immunizations. “It is very important to plan ahead when traveling to certain locations,” says H. Gunner Deery, MD, infectious disease specialist with Travel Clinic at McLaren Northern Michigan. “You don’t want an illness to be a part of your vacation memories.” For travel health tips, read on. DISEASE AVOIDANCE — Know About Your Destination Share detailed information with your health care provider; in addition
H. Gunner Deery, MD Infectious disease specialist Travel Clinic, McLaren Northern Michigan 8 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
to your medical history, your doctor will want to know your destination, length of stay, and planned activities. Are you touring museums or hiking the rain forest? Staying in established hotels or sleeping in a tent on the veldt? Your itinerary makes a difference. VACCINES — Get Your Shots Provide a complete vaccine record if possible. Vaccines differ in terms of cost and risk, so providing a complete vaccine history will help your provider determine which vaccines are necessary. Routine vaccines include tetanus, measles, and polio boosters, as well as diptheria/pertussis, zoster, human papiloma virus, and influenza vaccinations. Those over age 65 should have the pneumococcal vaccine; children and teens should have a hepatitis B series. Foreign travel, however, has specific indications for vaccines. Hepatitis A, typhoid, and rabies vaccines are recommended for certain travel. Meningitis is common in parts of Africa, and the meningitis vaccine is required for entry into Saudi Arabia. Yellow fever is found in sections of Africa and South America, and immunizations are required for some regions or when crossing into other countries. Rural areas of Southeast Asia and South Asia are known for mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis. Finally, the flu (influenza) is common in North America during the winter months, but it occurs yearround in the tropics; travelers are urged to get the vaccine yearly. Some vaccines require a minimum two-
dose series, one month apart, so it is important to begin preparations 6-8 weeks before departure. “Most travelers will never come into contact with these diseases, but it is prudent to take the necessary precautions,” adds Deery. “The world is accessible, and that includes its maladies.” PRESCRIPTIONS — Don’t Leave Home without Them Make sure that your prescriptions are filled before departure. Carry a letter from your health care provider with contact information and prescriptions, along with a complete list of medications, their dosage, and their generic names. TRAVEL ADVICE AND INFORMATION If you are planning overseas travel, the Travel Clinic at McLaren Northern Michigan can help with vaccines, advanced prescriptions, and health care planning. The Travel Clinic provides education on food and water precautions, altitude sickness, insect precautions, malaria prophylaxis, and self-treatment of traveler’s diarrhea. Call (800) 248-6777 for more information or to schedule an appointment before your spring break vacation. For additional information, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and the U.S. Department of State have extensive websites that address all health and safety concerns for travelers: wwwnc. cdc.gov/travel/notices; www.who. int; and www.travel.state.gov. GL
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Early detection saves lives Free colorectal cancer screening kits offered
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nyone age 50 or older or with a family history of colorectal cancer should be screened for signs of colorectal cancer. Between March 11 and 13, during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, McLaren Northern Michigan is offering a free community presentation and free one-step, take-home screening kits. COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
A community presentation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Petoskey at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, 820 Arlington Ave. Gastroenterologist, Thomas G Tiejen, MD, will discuss colorectal cancer prevention, screening, symptoms, and treatment options. SCREENINGS
Northern Michigan screening kits will be available from 2-5:30 p.m.
· · · ·
Gaylord — Tuesday, March 11 Cheboygan — Tuesday, March 11 Petoskey — Wednesday, March 12 Charlevoix — Thursday, March 13
Those interested should call (800) 248-6777 for registration and specific locations. Screening kit quantities are limited. Only one test kit will be given to each attendee. McLaren Cancer Institute — Northern Michigan distributed more than 8,000 test kits in 2013, making it one of the largest of its kind in Michigan. The one-sample test kit screening is more sensitive at detecting human hemoglobin (human blood) in stool. This test kit – the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) — has been shown to improve screening compliance and decrease false negative reports, leading to better
screening results, and more returned kits. This new kit does not require any preparation or changes to diet or medications and only requires one sample, making it much easier and quicker to complete. “Our residents are fortunate to have this service,” says Therese Green, MHS, director wellness services and community relations. “Colorectal screening is a significant step toward overall health and wellness.” McLaren hopes the free screening opportunity will encourage individuals to take advantage of the life-saving benefits of testing early and often for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the third most common cancer after skin cancer in both men and women and is expected to kill more than 50,000 Americans this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Beginning at age 50, both men and women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should be regularly screened. Early detection saves lives by finding cancer at a stage when treatment is more effective and the chance for a full recovery is very high. In many cases, screening can prevent colorectal cancer altogether by identifying precancerous polyps that can then be surgically removed. Age is the greatest risk factor for colorectal cancer with more than 90 percent of cases diagnosed in people age 50 and older. Additional risk factors include a family history of the disease and lifestyle-related
Dr. Justin F. Klamerus Medical oncologist President, McLaren Cancer Institute
factors such as obesity, smoking and a diet high in red meat. “We encourage everyone who is 50 or older to come in for screening,” says Dr. Justin F. Klamerus, medical oncologist and president and medical director of McLaren Cancer Institute. “Even though the death rate is still high in this country, it has actually decreased over the last 20 years because of increased awareness about testing. You won’t know unless you get tested,” Klamerus adds. For more information about colorectal cancer screenings or the community presentation, call (800) 248-6777. For more information about other health-related topics, visit northernhealth.org. GL GOODlife 9
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GOOD WORD
The cat:
Love on her own terms
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By Rick Fowler
es, I am a bird hunter. Yes, I have owned hunting dogs that were trustworthy, faithful and devoted to me in the field and in the house. Yet, even though they were indeed reliable friends who greeted me whenever I came home, I am also a cat owner. What kind of comparison can be done by a man who often shared his lunches in the woods with a dog, to think he might actually share a meal with his house cat? between dog lover and new inhabWhat kind of dreamer envisions itant remained for many months after a few weeks of feline com- aloof. One night, with work to do panionship that this new member on the computer, I logged in and of the household will leap into his awaited the proper formatting set lap, purr contentedly when stroked up to begin. While waiting I pulled and whine when the caressing a second office chair up to the one next to mine and flopped my feet ceases? I was not such a dreamer. into the soft seat. When this cat started renting From that moment my world of from us I simply ignored her. I mere acknowledgement of a secwould rather play tug-of-war for ond pet in our house to demand hours on end with the dog than for affection “but only on my terms” say, “here kitty kitty!” for even a was realized. As I began typing, minute or two. In fact, the only my black-haired little feline friend time I would even approach THE ventured into the den and sat by CAT would be to shoo her off of the chair which I was now rotatmy chair at the computer. She was ing back and forth with my legs. not concerned with me or I her, When the requested information and that was a bargain well made. was finally on the computer screen Initially I would fend the dog I withdrew my legs from the chair away from her if they seemed ready and proceeded to type. for physical attacks. A quick repAs I typed, I noticed THE CAT rimand would usually suffice for who heretofore would never venthe dog, but a cat seems to be very ture into a room alone with me, oblivious of certain words, one be- eyeing the comfort of the seat I ing “NO!” Thus, the relationship had just abandoned. Suddenly, she 10 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
pounced! As her feet struck the seat it began to swivel as centrifugal force took over. She let the chair take her around twice before it slowed down, but she remained in her perch looking at me looking at her. To my surprise she let my fingers near her nose and she winnowed her face to either catch a scent from me or to prepare herself for a full-fledged caress. Ah — but any further advances were cast adrift as she jumped ship and left with a puff of her tail and a quick glance back. OK, I told myself, this was the opening the little fur ball needed to get acquainted and I left it at that. The next night she followed me into the den again, watched for a moment as I began typing and silently launched herself up and onto the chair seat similar to the evening before. This time however, after a few pats on the nose she actually wanted to play. I would move my fingers and THE CAT would playfully attack them. I then ventured further into the realm of feline frivolity by spinning the chair and waiting for her reaction. I expected total fright but got, and I swear to this, a look, I promise which to this day formed a grin which seemed to say “That was fun. Let’s do that again!” And I did. Time after time I would spin
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Sophie
Courtesy photo
her around and she would al- from the early stages of afways form the same simple grin fection school and has even when the chair would come to a splayed herself out on our bed as we sleep. She hasn’t graduspinning stop. Needless to say, this little rit- ated to “I like being held!” Howual has continued over the years, ever, the level she has reached Not every night, not every week, has surprised our family imbut every so often when she mensely. Like many people THIS CAT feels the need to be close to her dog-loving owner she will de- has displayed her love, but on scend the steps to the den and her own terms. If that is the launch herself on to the second only conflict we ever encounter swivel chair which has not been I can live with that. GL moved from her section of the Rick Fowler lair for many months. THE CAT has graduated rick7854@charter.net
age 5 are eligible to receive an ageappropriate book each month. The books are mailed each month directly to the child at his or her home. Children who reside out of Charlevoix or Emmet county but attend a preschool in the two counties are also eligible to receive the books. There is no income eligibility. The program is free to all children regardless of ability to pay. Lorraine Manary, executive director of the Char-Em United Way, said, “We have heard from a young mom with two small children, twins, a boy and a girl. She told us her children get so excited when they receive their very own books in the mail, and at age 2, are able to recognize their own names on the address label. The mom says her children insist she read to them their books right away.” Why is reading to young children so important? — Reading books help essential brain development, with 90 percent of eventual adult brain growth is achieved the first three years of a child’s life. — A child develops language skills long before being able to speak, literacy skills long before they are able to read, and reading books help develop healthy physical and emotional responses. — The program helps ensure children enter kindergarten with a strong ability to read and an eagerness to learn. To register your child for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, visit the Char-Em United Way website: www.charemuntedway.org; brochures are available at the Char-Em United Way, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770. For more information, contact the Char-Em United Way, (231) 487-1006. GL GOODlife 11
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COVER
STORY
Make exercise fun:
Jazzercise!
Story by Debbie McGuiness · Photos by G. Randall Goss
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alking the dog. Some days that is the only form of “exercise” one fits into their
day. As early spring approaches an additional form of exercise might be good to add to the routine. A winter filled with shortened walks — it was cold outside! — can lead to the weight gain from too many nights in front of the TV snacking and not enough physical activity. It 12 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
is time to make a change. er aquatic fitness programs, there Looking over the course selec- it was. Jazzercise, with an intertions offered by McLaren North- esting course description: “Jazzerern Michigan, the term “Jazzercise” cise. A fun and powerfully effeccaught my attention. Jazzercise? tive 60-minute total body workout. Isn’t that something that was a Choreographed to today’s hottest craze in the 1970s? music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz In its wintertime health and well- dance, resistance training, Pilates, ness community health education yoga and kickboxing.” and fitness programming brochure, I was intrigued. This didn’t along with strength training, tai sound like the class my mother chi, pregnancy aqua class and oth- took in the early 1970s. I contact-
CoverA13 ed Jazzercise instructor, Andrea Cherry, for more information and to see if I could “drop in” one of the classes she teaches for McLaren Northern Michigan at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center in Petoskey. Andrea’s voice was bubbly and genuinely friendly over the phone. “All you need are comfortable, workout clothes and indoor shoes with non-marring soles,” she said. Greeting me at the door, Andrea led me into a large room, brightly lighted and with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Little Traverse Bay, the view was nothing less than spectacular. “The floor in this room is designed for exercise,” she explained. “It is a wee bit flexible,” she added. Andrea is a social worker at McLaren Northern Michigan, and her enthusiasm in the classroom is infectious. The Jazzercise class at the Wellness Pavilion is offered on “drop in” basis 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday and 5:45-6:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for registration. Cost is $10 for each drop-in session. “The class is one-half cardio and one-half strength and stretch. We teach the steps and guide you through the routine. Every 10 weeks there is a new routine — it’s easy!” she offered. “If any of the steps are too intense, just drop it (your pace) down,” Andrea said. She demonstrates hopping from side to side and shows how beginners, like myself, can step from side to side. The others in the class appear to know the routine, and they are all smiling along with Andrea, and laughing. The tempo of the music increases as does intensity, but it really feels more like dancing and having fun than “exercise.” Throughout the class Andrea points to the “perceived exertion chart” in the front of the classroom to show the recommended intensity — from resting to very hard — during the workout from warm-up
Instructor Andrea Cherry uses a wireless mic to lead the class in each routine.
to cool-down. The class includes 20s to those in their 60s and 70s. using exercise mats on the floor, “Everyone just goes along at their along with weights. Some class own pace.” members bring their own mat and Jazzercise was created in 1969 weights (3 or 5 pound hand-held) in by Judi Sheppard Missett, in but they are available in the class- Evanston, Ill. The franchise Missett room. started has grown to more than Andrea said she has taught 7,800 franchised instructors in 32 ➤ Continued on page 14 Jazzercise to those in their early GOODlife 13
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countries teaching 32,000 classes taking Jazzercise classes. Rachelle, weekly. a teacher in Alanson, said she was The class ends with several min- born and raised with Jazzercise as utes of cool down stretching. I can- her mother was an instructor for 20 not believe how quickly the hour years. All of the women said how passed and how it felt like every much they enjoy Andrea’s instrucmuscle in my body had been chal- tion. Me, too. lenged. There is a locker room with showMembers in the class came ers at the John and Marnie Demmer from Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis CenAlanson. Kris, from Petoskey, said ter. Additional information on the “Oh my gosh, more than 10 years,” Jazzercise class can be found by callwhen asked how long had been ing McLaren Northern Michigan
Jazzercise instructor, Andrea Cherry, uses the “Perceived exertion chart” throughout the class to show the recommended intensity — from resting to very hard — during the workout from warm-up to cool-down.
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at (800) 248-6777 or visiting www. northernhealth.org/classes. In addition to the Monday evening and Wednesday morning class, Andrea also teaches in Harbor Springs at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, at the Harbor Light Youth Center, 8220 Clayton Road. Changing rooms are available and the fee is also $10 per drop-in class. Monthly pricing options are available. Contact Andrea at (231) 439-9285. GL
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Martha Stewart: Bring meat to room temperature before cooking
(AP)
Q
. Should meat be room temperature before I cook it?
A. Yes. Taking meat out of the re-
frigerator and letting it sit brings the entire cut to the same temperature -- a necessity for even cooking, says Martha Stewart Living food editor Shira Bocar. Of course, the amount of time will vary depending on the size and cut (see details below). Generally, the larger the cut, the longer it takes. Keep the meat in its original packaging or covered, and place it on a plate in a cool spot far from the stove or oven (heat encourages bacteria growth). If you are planning to sear it, pat the surface dry with a paper towel beforehand. Standing time guidelines
Use these suggestions to get common cuts of meat to room temperature.
Chicken breast (5 to 7 ounces): 30 minutes Butterfly and pound chicken breasts. They’ll come to room temperature quickly and cook in minutes. Rib eye or strip steak (1 to 1.5 pounds): 30 minutes Combine two steps: Marinate the steak as it comes to room temperature. Beef tenderloin (2.5 to 3 pounds): one hour Truss a tenderloin when it’s cold and firm, before letting it sit out. Whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds): two hours
Perishable foods shouldn’t be left unrefrigerated for more than two hours, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
stockxchng.com Taking meat out of the refrigerator and letting it sit brings the entire cut to the same temperature -- a necessity for even cooking.
Cohesive photo display
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. What can I do to make a group of mismatched frames look nice together on my wall?
A. To give your wall a unified, gallery-like look, paint mismatched frames the same neutral hue, such as gray. Look at different shades to find one that’s the right “temperature” for your existing wall color: For instance, cool grays look best with other cool colors, while warm grays should be with other warm colors. ➤ Continued on page 15
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Q
. Is there a technique for shoveling that won’t hurt my back? Also, I’ve been noticing snow shovels in different shapes; which kind should I buy?
A. The best method breaks shoveling into three
steps, says Wellington Hsu, M.D. a spokesman for The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
1. Position feet shoulder-width apart and hands
about 2 feet apart on the handle, with the shovel in front and close to your body. Scoop into the snow.
2.
Bend at the knees, rather than at the waist, as you pick up the snow. Keep your spine in an upright position.
3. Turn your body so that your feet face the
spot where you want to move the snow. Drop the snow rather than throwing it. When it comes to choosing the right type of shovel, it depends on the consistency of the snow and how much of it you’re dealing with, says Home Depot store manager Shane Segur, in Toledo, Ohio. Consider these four common shovels and the best conditions in which to use them: Square: A deep dish holds large amounts of soft snow. Push: Best for quickly plowing away light snow. Round: Cuts through thick, frozen snow banks created by plows. Ergonomic: The angled handle relieves back strain from lifting heavy snow.
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Focus
moment on the
By Tricia Drenth
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was born impatient. It was a snowy November evening as my dad rushed my mom to the hospital. He was lucky she didn’t deliver in the car; They arrived at the hospital before the doctor, giving the nurse the opportunity to deliver her first baby. I think impatience is simply part of my being. I am also easily distracted. When I am home playing with my two young boys, I can have a hard time doing just that — playing. I get up many times for many different reasons — refilling my coffee cup, putting in a load of laundry, doing the dishes, checking my email. Why can it be so difficult to simply be present? I know the answer to this is multifaceted, but I do believe technology plays a huge roll in our ability, or inability, to focus. Many of us are glued to our smart phones, tablets, computers, TVs. So many screens. And this has greatly affected kids as well, for good and for bad. I have no idea how other parents or kids handle and manage the abundance of screen time, social media, and the pressure to always be connected. Even with young kids, I see them drawn to the TV like a magnet. I would love
to say I am the kind of mom who doesn’t allow her kids to watch TV and constantly has them engaged in some wonderful, exciting, fun yet developmental activity; but that simply isn’t true. Do my husband and I strictly limit how much and what they can watch? Certainly. But when we had only one child it was much easier to limit screen time to an occasional Baby Einstein show, Curious George or Mickey Mouse episode. Now my youngest is exposed to more variety, having an older sibling. I can see how having older children in the house can make it much more difficult to shield the younger kids from what the older kids are watching and doing. I frequently see how even a small amount of monitored screen time can lead to undesirable behavior. For example, my boys have become very fond of a new show. My youngest son requested to watch it one morning, and it wasn’t on for another 30 minutes, so I suggested we eat breakfast and then he could watch it (why do I try to reason with a 2-year-old?). He screamed and had a fairly long temper tantrum because he wanted to watch it now and couldn’t possibly understand why he couldn’t watch it right now. I realize this is fairly
Tricia Drenth is a registered nurse and holds a master of science degree and bachelor of science in nursing degree from The University of Michigan. She also received an interdisciplinary certificate in international health and social development. She serves as an adjunct nursing instructor at North Central Michigan College and works at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Drenth resides in Charlevoix with her family, husband, Doug, and sons Maxwell, 4 1/2, and Oliver, who is 2 1/2. common behavior for the independent, I-want-it-now and I-cando-it-by-myself toddlers out there, but I also worry about the immediate gratification that seems to have held society captive. I have to really watch myself that I do not frequently give in to the demands of my children, even though many times it is the easy way out. There are times when I feel like technology has made parenting younger kids, and probably kids of any age, even more difficult. Depending on your family’s lifestyle, there are ways to limit the invasion of technology and stay connected to each other instead of to all of our various devices. Because of where my husband and I live, we only recently got Internet access and our data is very limited. We discuss getting rid of satellite ➤ Continued on page 18
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TV almost every day and may go back to basics and try an antenna. I have the only smart phone in our family and it is not the kids’ toy. In fact, I have no games on it for them and they rarely touch it. My husband and I choose to not participate in most popular social media. We are trying to read more and watch less, which can be really difficult when you just want to zone out after a long day. We place these limits on ourselves because it is so easy to get addicted to and place excessive importance on technology. We also eat meals together at the table and talk about the day (and often play a riveting game of “I Spy”), away from our screens and devices. There are overall recommendations from the experts, of course, to provide guidance. For example, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding screen time for kids less than 2; for ages 2 and over the general rule is to limit screen time for entertainment purposes to less than two hours per day. Guidelines such as these are established for good reasons. Kids are spending way more time than that glued to their various devices. The downside of all of this expert advice is that it can fill me with pressure and guilt as I try to navigate parenting in a tech-filled world, and as I try to practice what I preach. So how do we accomplish the goal of being present in our own lives and in our children’s lives? The answer will be different for all of us. For me, I am trying to distance myself from my phone and computer. I am trying to really look at my children (and my husband!) when they speak to me and listen to what they are saying. My husband and I also read to our children at least twice per day, at rest and bedtime. This is my absolute favorite activity to do together. I find it is the one time when I am truly focused on the moment. We read, they ask questions about the story (usually many questions), we laugh, we cuddle … we enjoy time with just us, with no distractions. GL
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ot, spicy foods are enjoyed by many and can be found in restaurants and on dinner tables across the globe. Home cooks can take the heat up a notch with spicy smoked peppers that turn any meal into something delicious. From omelets to chili to marinades, adding peppery spice imparts a smoky, sweet and alluring flavor to dishes. Traditional recipes can also be given a bit of heat. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Chipotle Hummus� courtesy of
the makers of Roland(R) Chipotle - 1 teaspoon fresh cumin, ground Peppers in Adobo Sauce (www.ro- - 1 cup Roland(R) Pimientos landfood.com). - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Chipotle Hummus Makes 16 servings
- 31/2 cups Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained - 1/2 cup water - 1 cup Roland(R) Tahini (sesame paste) - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons Roland(R) Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon Roland(R) Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced - 1 garlic clove, minced
- Roland(R) Fine Sea Salt and black pepper, ground, to taste.
Directions: * Blend garbanzo beans, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle peppers, garlic, and cumin in food processor until smooth. * Add pimientos and pulse until coarsely chopped. * Stir in cilantro. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. This can be made a day ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving. GOODlife 19
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his spring, take a walk in the D’s Disc’n Supply in Cadillac. woods. And, while there, play And, the price is right. “In recent years, the popularity of some disc golf. Much like traditional golf, discs disc golf has exploded as more and are thrown from a tee area to a tar- more people seek to find affordable get, usually an elevated metal bas- outdoor recreation. Disc golf is a ket. great sport because it’s relatively “Disc golf is a great sport because inexpensive to play. Most courses it gets you outside and enjoying are free,” said Gina Marchio, direcnature on a nice walk through the tor of the Harbor Springs SK8 Park/ woods and changing seasons. It is Ice Rink. good exercise both physically and Having the right gear to play mentally,” said Dave VanLente, disc golf is pretty simple. VanLente Blissfest Music Organization’s disc notes that if you are just entering golf coordinator and owner of Big the sport you really need only one 20 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
disc to get started. “The one I would recommend is called a Buzzz and is manufactured by Discraft (a Michigan based company). The Buzzz is very easy to learn how to throw and once your strength builds up you can get some great distance out of it as well. It is a disc that serves as a putter, midrange and driver,” said VanLente. Then over time start looking at acquiring more discs to help with different types of throws. Disc should range in price from $10-$16 each. ➤ Continued on page 21
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“Putters are kind of personal depending on your style of putting. But a good place to start is the Discraft Soft Magnet or Soft Challenger. When choosing a driver for entry level players, stay away from discs that are overstable. A good place to start would be the Discraft Avenger SS or the Innova Valkyrie,” said VanLente. “Discs come in different weights and stability ratings. Most major disc manufacturer websites will have a chart that describes the flight pattern, weight, range and stability of their discs. Innova and Discraft are the two most popular manufacturers,” said Marchio. The Crowle Hole Disc Golf Course at Kiwanis Park in Harbor Springs is open seven days a week from dusk until dawn and is free to the public. “The course features 18 holes configured in two nine hole loops. The terrain is heavily wooded and hilly. This course is perfect for beginners and avid players alike. The distances between the tee pads and the baskets are relatively short, but the density of the trees makes the course challenging for even the most experienced players. There is no fee to play; however, donations are always welcome and much appreciated,” Marchio said. The course hosts three tournaments annually. Contact information: Readers can contact the Sk8 Park at (231) 526-0610 or by email at harborsk8park@att.net Location: 1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs
The 19-hole meadow and wooded course located on the Blissfest festival grounds is free to the public and open from sun-up to sun-down. They have two tournaments each year and offer four disc golf clinics during the music festival each July. “The 19 hole course offers 5,498 feet with holes ranging from 202435-feet and starts on the northwest side of the Blissfest festival grounds. Blissfest is located on 120 acres in the
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northwest section of Emmet County. The Blissfest property sits high on the edge of the Lake Michigan and Lake Huron watershed with stunning views of the rolling hardwoods and meadows and is two miles from Lake Michigan. The course winds itself south through a rolling meadow for five holes where shots are open but medium growth white and Austrian pine trees challenge disc placement. At hole six you enter a stand of mature northern hardwoods for three holes where shots become shorter, fairways are tighter and more technical. Then out to a beautiful maturing stand of blue spruce which adds some challenge for holes nine-11. Then back into the woods for holes 12-14 and finally finishing 15-19 back in the meadow area. Hole 19 is located right by the tee pad for hole one and also doubles as a warm up basket. The baskets are Discraft Chainstar and because the course is located on conservancy land the tee pads are
carpet. Each hole offers a layout of the hole with directional arrows to navigate to the next hole. There is no cost to play as with most courses and is open to play from sun up to sun down. Donations to help maintain the course are appreciated and Blissfest is encouraging businesses and organizations to consider a hole sponsorship. We are still looking for additional hole sponsors to cover the cost of building the course. For more information on sponsorship contact Jim Gillespie,” said VanLente.
Contact information: Blissfest Office: (231) 348-7047 or www.blissfest.org Location: Festival Farm: 3695 Division Road, Harbor Springs
For more information on disc stability ratings, how-to videos and other local disc golf happenings go to www.bigdsdisc.com. Readers can also go to www.PDGA.com, the Professional Disc Golf Association’s site. GL GOODlife 21
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he benefits of home cooking are well known. Cooking at home allows you to control the ingredients you use, which often makes for a more nutritious meal. This also makes it easier for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions to make healthy meals that won’t make them sick. But what if you have a demanding schedule with little time for gourmet cooking? Thankfully, a busy schedule does not mean you have to forgo cooking at home. Instead, simply employ a few shortcuts to help prepare delicious meals quickly and easily.
yield a tasty finished product. A marriage of fresh and convenience ingredients can make it easier to prepare more homecooked meals. Plan ahead
day. If you’re spending time cooking, it shouldn’t take much more effort to double or triple a recipe to ensure you have extra available for a night when you might need to pop leftovers in the microwave.
Nothing can waste more time Embrace the slow cooker than running through meal ideas A slow cooker can be a busy in your head at the last minute or cook’s best asset in the kitchen. discovering you have to run to Slow cookers cook foods over the store because you’re missing a a very low heat and can be prokey ingredient. Instead of playing grammed or set to turn on at the “what are we going to have for a specific time and cook while dinner” game every night, which you’re out running errands or at often leads to ordering takeout, work. Because it draws a small spend some time planning your amount of power, there is little weekly menu. This way you can risk for an accident when leaving do the bulk of your shopping in the slow cooker unattended. Use one trip and know exactly what to it to make soups, stews, cassedefrost or have available for that roles, sauces, and even shredded Embrace convenience items day. There are a number of Web meats for Sloppy Joe’s or pulledOne of the misconceptions sites and even magazines that pork sandwiches. about home cooking is that ev- offer suggested meal scheduling erything has to be made from ideas if you need a little inspira- Serve breakfast for dinner scratch to qualify as real cooking. tion. On nights when you need a This couldn’t be further from fast meal and may not have too the truth. Although picking up Double-up recipes many ingredients in the refriga frozen pizza and tossing it in If you find you don’t have time erator, serving eggs, pancakes or the oven may stretch the defi- to cook every day of the week, waffles for dinner can make for an nition of cooking, that doesn’t create larger meals that can be easy, tasty meal. Eggs can be enmean you cannot rely on a few wrapped up and served again hanced with leftover vegetables convenience items to take some later in the week. Some foods for a veggie omelette, while Belof the work out of meal prepara- like roasted chicken or pot roast gian waffles can be spiced up with tion. For example, if you want to can be turned into completely bits of sausage and pepper in the prepare a quiche, you may be off- new meals with a few additional batter. Picky eaters who are more put by the work involved in pre- ingredients. Transform leftover inclined to gobble-up pancakes paring a base crust. Using a pre- chicken into a pot pie and serve than enjoy a good steak may enjoy made pie shell or refrigerated pie extra slices of roast beef “open- breakfast for dinner more than a dough can cut a lot of time off face” with gravy and wheat bread traditional meal at the end of the of your quiche creation but still for a fast lunch or dinner another day. 22 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
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