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On the cover: Petoskey model train enthusiast Larry Gerould, with his 1/8 scale steam powered train. PHOTO: G. Randall Goss
features 6 Good TO GO
6 Good FOR KIDS Summer reading list 9 Good TO KNOW Pack a picnic and GO 10 Good THOUGHTS Tricia Drenth: Yard to Table
12 Good WORD Rick Fowler: The river changes every day
19 Good HUMOR Katie MacInnis: How to avoid getting old
13 Cover Story The man with the trains
20 Nod to Nostalgia 1980
18 Good TASTE Homemade Dulce de Leche ice cream
21 Good HEALTH Governor’s Award winners 28 Good ADVICE Brain injury support group GOODlife 3
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‘The Plank’ Christi Roman, owner and instructor of Studio Health and Fitness in Petoskey, located in the alley, behind Ben Franklin. Chrisiti is qualified in Zumba, Real Ryder Cycling, pole fitness, is a personal trainer and creator of AlleyCat Fitness. Here, she demonstrates variations of a yoga exercise known as “The Plank.” The most noticeable benefits of the plank include strengthening the arms, spine, quads, abdominals and a toned core.
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This is an easy alternative to position two. Begin with your knees on the ground rather than toes, and hold this position. As strength increases you can advance to position two and three.
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Lie face down with your forearms on the floor and your elbows directly beneath your shoulders. Keep your feet flexed with the bottom of your toes directly on the floor. Rise up on your toes so only your forearms and your toes touch the floor. Your body should hover a few inches off the floor in a straight line from your shoulders to your feet. Draw your navel toward your spine and tighten your glutes. Look at the floor to keep your head in a neutral position and breathe normally. Hold for at least 10 seconds then lower yourself back down to the floor. Increase your time daily throughout the month.
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Bad Kitty
by Nick Bruel Roaring Brook Press, 2005 ISBN: 9781596430693 In this alphabet book for older readers, sassy Kitty misbehaves when all of her favorite foods are gone.
A Big Guy Took my Ball!
by Mo Willems Hyperion, 2013 ISBN: 9781423174912 A whale took Piggie’s ball! What will she and Elephant do?
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen Candlewick Press, 2011 ISBN: 9780763655983 A bear asks the animals he encounters if they have seen his hat.
This Mouse Belongs to Me
by Oliver Jeffers Philomel, 2012 ISBN: 0780399161032 Wilfred has a pet moose that doesn’t realize it is a pet.
The Day-Glo Brothers by Chris Barton Charlesbridge, 2009 ISBN: 9781570916731 The true story of two brothers who, messing around in their basement, discover colors that glow in the dark.
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Summer reading list Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
by Liesl Shurtliff Alfred A. Knopf, 2013 ISBN: 9780307977939 Twelve-year-old Rump goes on a quest to discover his true identity and to break a magical curse in this humorous take on the classic fairy tale.
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The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott Random House/Delacorte, 2007 ISBN: 9780385733571 Siblings Josh and Sophie discover that the owner of a bookstore is none other than the famous Nicholas Flamel. First in a series.
Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle Simon & Schuster, 2013 ISBN: 9781442446892. Nate has a plan that—with a little luck— will take him from his non-fabulous Pennsylvania town to New York City and land him a role in E.T.: The Musical.
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Dogs of War
by Sheila Keenan, illustrated by Nathan Fox Graphix, 2013 ISBN: 9780545128872 This graphic novel tells the unforgettable true stories of three wars heroes from three different eras—World War I, World War II, and Vietnam— and they all happened to have four legs.
Ever After High: The Storybook of Legends
by Shannon Hale Little, Brown; 2013 ISBN: 9780316401227 In this fairy tale world, Raven Queen does not want to be evil like her mother, and Apple White, daughter of Snow White, is willing to be a little bad.
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Pick a park & picnic! By Mary Jane Doerr
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ith 32 parks to pick from and delis galore in every direction, it doesn’t matter where you head. In Emmet County, you can’t go wrong on a beautiful day for picnic. It doesn’t matter if you have an hour off for lunch or are planning to spend the day at the beach. “We do lots of lunches for people heading over to Petoskey State Park or up to Sturgeon Bay,” said Keith McGlaughlin, owner of Toski Sands on M-119. “Everyone is health conscious around here and so our business just keeps getting better. We use all fresh foods, and quality meats in our salads and sandwiches.” At Toski Sands, the favorite is their cherry chicken salad for lunches. Potato salad and tuna pasta are close seconds. Anyone interested in the whitefish pâté needs to be at the store early or plan ahead. It is the most popular item in the store according the deli manager David Sorenson. “We always run short of that,” said Sorenson. If you like to build your own sandwich, Gurney’s in Harbor Springs is the place to go. Since 1972, its popularity has doubled over the years. Summer means steady traffic.
their homemade breads, soups, and salads. Everyone enjoys picnics even though they may be working full or part time. Paul Vigneau is witnessing that owning both Murdock’s Fudge and The Parkside Deli in Petoskey. He calls their lunches a “grab and sit.” “Many people will M ETRO pick up a sandwich, “Come early so you don’t have fruit, and chips and to stand in line,” is Kate Gurhead over to Pennsylvania Park ney’s advice. Their most popular to listen to the concerts or ensandwiches are turkey sandwiches joy the weather,” said Vigneau. with chips and a pop for a day “It is double crazy here when at Zorn Park or Church Beach. there is an event in the park.” Heading west on the Their most popular sandwich is Charlevoix Road from Petoskey, the Parkside Club or the PennsylCormack’s Deli is the spot to vania Club, both made with their pick up one of the Little Train-house bread. Brewed ice tea verse Bay Clubs with the tradiis drink of choice. Children get tional turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, free ice cream with their lunches. ham, beef etc. or their Bay View In the old days, we would Club with roasted red peppick out a park like the one in pers on sunflower bread. Walloon Lake. We would pack “These cold sandwiches travel hamburgers to grill, rolls, ketchup, well,” said Brad Cormack. “Usumustard and onions, fruit, carally people like to pick up a rot sticks, homemade potato sandwich and head over to salad, brownies and lemonade. East Park for lunch or dinner.” Everyone had a “suitcase” speIce tea is their most cially designed with all the things popular drink while cookneeded for a picnic — silverware, ies make great desserts. plates, napkins and bowls. With Cormack’s was started in this wide range of delis everyMarch of 1992 is open Monwhere and the wonderful parks in day through Friday. Cormack the county, having a picnic is not has seen his business double as only easier but filled with sights more visitors to the area enjoy to enjoy and places to explore. GL GOODlife 9
GOOD THOUGHTS
Yard to Table by Tricia Drenth
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rowing up we always had a garden in the backyard. I have fond memories of picking green beans and pea pods, mainly for me to eat. Memories of enjoying lazy summer days, sun shining and breezes blowing off the lake just a few blocks away. My husband grew up on a farm and his memories are slightly different and not quite so idyllic. There was no fun to be had until he and his brothers had weeded their respective rows in the garden. And each year he swears the garden got bigger and bigger. We have expanded our own garden over the years, starting with a couple of 4 x 8 boxes close to the house to now a partially fenced in area out in the yard. Last season we got in a little over our heads and found ourselves with an overabundance of produce, namely tomatoes, that we were not prepared to preserve. This year we are keeping it more manageable but with plenty of variety (herbs, peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, carrots, potatoes, lettuce and corn). We also have a growing strawberry patch. Gardening is something we all enjoy and do as a family. The kick off for the kids and me is petunia planting in town in May. We dig out our gardening gloves and tools and participate in what is 10 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
n We dig out our gardening gloves and tools and participate in what is probably my favorite community activity. probably my favorite community activity. Our 5-year-old has joined in since he was about 15 months old and has always enjoyed planting. Of course, digging in the dirt is a common favorite activity of many young kids, but he really gets focused and can honestly plant for hours. His work ethic has come in handy this spring as we pulled out the multitude of weeds from our main garden in preparation for planting. Then finally the first warm Saturday in June arrived that we could dedicate to the garden. We all headed out in our work boots and gloves, sunscreen slathered and sun hats
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. securely on our heads. Our 3-year-old found a patch of shade by the fence and occupied himself by pulling out the last of the weeds, sending them through his makeshift “crusher.� Our 5 year old, however, settled in to his tasks and worked for hours, helping to straighten the rows, plant the seeds and vegetable plants, and get water
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from the rain barrel. He worked tirelessly alongside his father. It was quite hot that day, and eventually I found myself seeking shade, water and snacks with our youngest son on the porch, watching the work from afar. By mid-afternoon the last was planted. Now we will pray for rain and await the exciting growth and transformation that will occur over the next few months. Finally eating local will be as easy as stepping outside. Eating healthy will be an intuitive choice, not a chore (and will
hopefully break my youngest of his salty snack addiction). There will be bright red, deep green, purple and orange bounty. We will eat and enjoy the fruits of our labor, share with family and friends, visit the local farmers markets to test out different produce from that which we planted, and wish it all would last longer. But at least for now, summer awaits, the sun shining and breezes blowing off the lake while nature takes its course, in this beautiful place so many of us call home. GL
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GOOD WORD
The river changes
every day
— an appropriate adage
I
’m at the river by 6:05 in the morning. As I open the door to my truck I hear the roar from the rain-swollen waters rushing through its course, cascading over small drops and then splintering into smaller forks. Today my weapons are a stout steelhead rod and an ultralight combo for smaller brookies and browns. No waders today since my desired locations will be too deep and too fast if yesterday’s experience here was an indicator.
The wind can be felt on my face and seen per the moving branches of the myriad of trees overhanging this particular area, but the continuous rush of water drowns out most sounds. I don’t notice any other anglers yet. Maybe too early or maybe it was the threat of thunderstorms that have kept them away. Yesterday there had been six anglers at various spots; some with fly rods wading, some with spinning rods wading, and a couple like me casting from 12 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
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the banks into the slower eddies. Yesterday by the foot bridge one fly angler hooked and landed a steelhead. His excitement was evident as he gently placed the fish into his net and carefully removed the fly from its mouth and let it return to the swollen waters. My luck yesterday brought a brook trout up and a smaller brown but no steelies. Exciting yes, but today was another adventure.
The river changes every day ... I took my “chrome catcher” and walked carefully to the northeast side of the footbridge where yesterday had been so fruitful for at least one angler. I plant myself on a boulder and cast out. I’m using a bright orange float to keep sight of my presentation and it helps immensely as I witness my line speeding past on this torrent of water. One cast led to fifteen more which led to thirty or more. No bumps, no hits and yet no loss of tackle either. Two rather plump diving ducks land upstream in a small pool a few feet away from me. They’re not feeding, just looking at me for perhaps a hint that there are fish in this section. Bored, frustrated or just rested enough to move, they fly off towards the open expanse near the mouth of the river. I assume this is my cue to change tactics and head toward the truck to switch rods and species.
place, rose out of the water and began its run for freedom. I knew from this initial run this was not going to be a fair fight, this was a big fish, and yet I wanted to see The ultra-light is perfect for it through. The sizzle of my little bank fishing. Its length makes it reel began. I tried to slow the easier to cast into smaller areas for trout’s flight with the drag and it rainbows, brookies and browns worked for a bit. I even thought I that might be resting in the slower gained some advantage as I began waters. Eventually I make my way reeling. The gears would engage up river to where I landed yesand then disengage so I used terday’s fish. There are plenty of my gloved hand to cup both line boulders here to get sure footing and rod in hopes, I suppose, this on. There is a small gap where the would gain me some ground. rain soaked earth has been forced Run two came as I was envito each side forming a tiny watersioning landing this beast with fall which spills out and spreads an ultra-light combo. This time its water to each side. A huge rock its course was not straight down in the middle forces a fork and river but near the banks edge on it’s behind the rock that I begin my side. I managed to slow this to cast. I’m using 8 lb. line, a little run too with my hand over line weight, a #8 hook with a night and reel plan, eyes searching for crawler attached and a bobber anyone who might be witnessing for sight reference. It is a simple this war on the water. But alas, it recipe for sure, but one that has was just me and the chromie. This been pretty effective for me. must be how Santiago must have Another cast leads to another felt in Hemingway’s classic novel cast and then-an explosion of “The Old Man and the Sea.” I liftpower. I hadn’t felt a tug. It was ed the tip of my rod a bit to catch more like being slapped in the a glimpse of the orange bobber to back not knowing the slap was better gauge how fast this trip was coming. The peacefulness of taking my line out. Scuttling near the morning suddenly became the banks edge the fish seemed to electric as I lifted the rod tip to rest a bit which gave me a heartset the hook. With this move beat or two to begin reeling again. the fish bolted out of its hiding However, by now the gears were
The river changes every day ...
slipping even more and my dim hopes of coming any closer to this bruiser seemed to be fading even faster than the line unspooling. Run three was a doozy! Tired of playing, this powerful creature scooted from the bank and with one more jump headed straight down river. 8 lb. line began stripping profusely and the little rod bent as I began another attempt to subdue this steelhead. I started to reel, but no engagement at all this time. Again I held fast to line and rod with gloved hand. No go! The line was playing out so fast indentations were forming on my glove. The line slackened and I thought he just might be too tired for another run. I started to reel once again. The slack line tightened and then SNAP ... It was done! I brought in the remains of my tackle and bowed towards that point in the river where I had last seen my adversary and blessed it for one of the most memorable hookups I have ever had. A battle-yes! Did I want to land this beast-of course! Did I need to land this fish to secure a lasting memory — naw! This struggle will be with me forever. The river changes every day! I will be back tomorrow and look forward to what awaits. GL GOODlife 13
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On track Man builds working railway
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in his Petoskey backyard
arry Gerould received his first model train from an uncle when he was a child, and today, his life-long hobby includes a 14’ by 52’ model train set-up in his basement complete with villages, tunnels, bridges and a myriad of track. In his miniaturized (HO scale) world there are train engines and cars, train yards, factories and houses, created to represent actual railways in New York and Pennsylvania. Along with painted plaster terrain, Gerould uses natural and painted lichen and mosses as trees and vegetation. His tracks and switches are controlled with electricity and it is easy to understand how much joy it is for Gerould to share his hobby with family and friends. While the indoor world he created can occupy his free time in winter or on rainy days, when the weather is warmer, Gerould has a much larger scale train to “play” with. “When the temperature is at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit,” Gerould said,”it is warm enough to allow the steam engine to 16 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
function with enough pressure.” Gerould purchased his first three 1/8” scale train cars three years ago from a builder. “I got it at cost for materials,” he said. According to his website, petoskeytrains.com, Gerould’s Allen 2-6-0 Mogul steam engine weighs 400 pounds without water in its water tank. It is powered by propane, but can be converted to burn coal, he said. Gerould prefers to use cleaner burning propane. The engine’s gauges, levers and air brakes are all exact replicas, including two pressure relief valves designed to release excess steam. While sitting on a milk crate on the flat car behind the engine, Gerould engineers his train around the 1,700 feet of track which winds around the
backyard of his Petoskey home. “The 1/4 mile of track equals a 1/2 mile loop. I can give a train ride to two adult passengers or four children.” He began building the outdoor train track in 2011 and that required grading the earth, building a train bed of gravel,and laying down railroad ties and track. He used a jig to cut 2 x 4 pieces of wood for the railroad ties and connected the aluminum track with rail spacers. The single line track has a reversing loop at each end and has manually-operated switches. His track winds over two bridges, around a large pond and fenced-in garden area of fruit trees and berry bushes. Along the track Gerould erected a miniature windmill which, he said, generates a
“There is always something to do, to build or to fix. Or buy, of course!” LARRY GEROULD, TRAIN ENTHUSIAST
bubbler in the bottom of the pond to aerate the water. A section of the track is elevated and is used to load the engine and cars into a trailer to take his train to railroad events. “There are about 5 or 6 clubs in Michigan, which conduct meets or operating days where actual assignments are given and train operators follow a specific train schedule. We have cars to pick up, deliver, unload, and must maintain the timetable. Passenger trains have the ‘right-of-way’ over freight trains,” he explains. Gerould refers to himself as semi-retired, and spent 20 years teaching science and 20 years as a high school counselor in the Ludington area. He and his wife, Nancy, have three grown children. He credits Petoskey’s natural beauty the reason the Geroulds chose to retire in the area. Miniature railroading is a hobby, he said, not unlike sailing or power boating. “There is always something to do, to build or to fix,” he said. “Or buy, of course!” Gerould adds there are other railroad enthusiasts in the area, and often can be
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Petoskey model train enthusiast Larry Geroald, rides his 1/8 scale model steam powered train, at his home. Gerould has constructed about 1/4 mile of scale track on his property, for the train to run on.
found during the annual Shay Days in Harbor Springs. Taking place this year 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, July 18, Shay Days is a celebration of geared locomotive inventor Ephraim Shay (1839-1916) . Additional information regarding Shay Days can be found on the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society’s website, www.harborspringsareahistoricalsociety.org.
When asked, Gerould said yes, he has traveled by railroad occasionally, and then he laughed. “That (train) trolley proposed to run in Petoskey? I’d run that!” GL Editor’s note: In addition to his website, www.petoskeytrains.com, Gerould recommends visiting discoverlivesteam. com and whitecreekrailroad.com.
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GOOD TASTE
Indulge in
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Homemade ice cream makes for the perfect summer treat
ce cream is synonymous with summer, when rising temperatures and vacations from school and work call for some refreshing celebration. Those who want to experiment with homemade ice cream may want to consider the following recipe for “Dulce de Leche Ice Cream” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Ice Creams and Sorbets” (Chronicle Books).
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Makes about 1 quart 2 cups half-and-half or milk 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 12 ounces butterscotch chips, divided 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot 18 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream would top an apple tart nicely.
half-and-half and pour the yolk mixture into the pan of half-andhalf. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more. Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a con-
tainer and stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
GOOD HUMOR
How to avoid GETTING OLD
1.
7. Consider taking classes.
Wishing things were the old way is fruitless. Even if they were better, no one else thinks so.
2. M emorize these phrases: “I love change!” “Oh boy, I hope that girl with the tats and piercings is my waitress!”, “I really love this tech age!”
3. Your lingo may be seri-
ously dated. Are you by any chance saying: “ hum-dinger, real McCoy, or Jim Dandy ...?”
4. C onsider having
a make-over. Theoretically, you can tell which decade a person graduated from high school by the arrested development of hair, clothing, etc.
Adult-ed isn’t just for bikers who didn’t finish high school. Maybe take a computer class. Being old is non-negotiable. Being old and dumb is only by permission.
5. Chin
hair: Nice if you have a Y chromosome. Not so nice if you have two XXs. Shave!
8. Big announcement: Katie MacInnis, columnist from
Harbor Springs
6. Get used to being embarrassed: the squealing noise your hearing aid makes, out-ofbody experiences with dentures, and passing gas. There are partial solutions to all three: fresh batteries, adhesive cushions and, did you know they actually sell charcoal pads for underpants? Wow! The internet is amazing.
you are allowed to use the public library.
Really. No one will stop you at the door. Read about something you have never learned before. Wow your family and friends with the time line of the Big Bang Theory, (yes, it’s more than a sitcom on TV) a genus of orchids that only grows once every 28 years in the African jungles or the influence of Keynes’ economics since the 1980s. I strongly suggest NOT looking up anything about medicine or surgeries in that you probably already are talking too much about this and will turn your listeners away. The goal is not to appear young again when you are close to buying the farm. In fact, doing nothing probably won’t hurt, getting old will happen to you any way. You could just go through life like a Sherman tank, running over anything that stands in your way. But every once in a while I have met someone who just seems graceful in the face of all odds, even the “odds” of aging. And I think: that’s who I want to be. GL GOODlife 19
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GOOD HEALTH
James K. Haveman (from left), Director, Michigan Department of Community Health; Maribeth Hemstreet, Patient Relations at McLaren Northern Michigan; Adam Utley, Clinical Pharmacist at McLaren Northern Michigan;Karen DenBesten, MD, Infectious Diseases Specialist at McLaren Northern Michigan; Robert Yellan, MPH, J.D., FACHE, President and CEO, MPRO.
McLaren Northern Michigan receives Governor’s Award
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cLaren Northern Michigan received the 2014 Governor’s Award of Excellence at an invitation-only event held on May 9 in the East Lansing area. The gathering, “Health Care at its Best: Recognizing Quality Across the Care Continuum,”
honored participating facilities around the state that achieved measured criteria over the past three years. The program reviewed collected data indicating a provider’s ability to achieve, maintain, and continually improve specific yearly milestones. McLaren Northern Michigan
was honored in two categories of acute care: achievements in reducing health care-associated infections and achievements in inpatient clinical care. The McLaren Northern Michigan recognition is a result of the ongoing mission involving patient safety and quality. GOODlife 21
“Any facility that is truly serious about quality of care must be diligent at all times,” said David Zechman, President and CEO of McLaren Northern Michigan. “Our colleagues never lose sight of the fact that their daily tasks are dependent upon unwavering safety and quality.” This was not the first time that McLaren Northern Michigan has been recognized for safety. In 2012, the last year for which data was collected by Consumer Reports magazine, McLaren Northern Michigan was ranked as one of the top ten facilities across 44 states for patient safety. Significantly, the top ten hospital scores differed by only four points, and McLaren Northern Michigan was the only facility in Michigan to make the list. The Governor’s Award of
“Our colleagues never lose sight of the fact that their daily tasks are dependent upon unwavering safety and quality.” — David Zechman, President and CEO of McLaren Northern Michigan
Excellence program was started in 2003 to measure specific improvement criteria of participating health care providers. It operates in conjunction with MPRO, a nationally recognized independent non-profit that serves as the federally designated quality improvement organization. MPRO, Michigan’s Quality Im-
provement Organization (QIO), functions under a contract with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For more information about the Governor’s Award of Excellence visit michigan.gov or mpro. org. For more information about McLaren Northern Michigan, visit northernhealth.org.
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Support group benefits survivors of stroke and brain injury
The McLaren Northern Michigan Stroke and Brain Injury Support group meets from 6-7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion, 820 Arlington Ave., Petoskey. The support group is lead by stroke survivors and certified clinicians. “After my stroke, I was very frightened and depressed, but my therapists at McLaren Northern Michigan were wonderful, and the support 22 YOUR LIFE UP NORTH
group gave a real sense of purpose in my recovery,” explains one participant. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to help others.” “Survivors of traumatic brain injury or stroke are faced with considerable physical, social, and psychological challenges,” said Neurology Nurse Clinician Elaine Siwiec, RN. “The support group is a safe and motivating environment for patients at all levels of recovery; our stroke survi-
vors are a wonderful resource for each other. We have seen great progress for patients who attend the meetings.” Family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information, contact Gina McElgunn at gmcelgunn@ charter.net or call (231) 5491388. No registration required. Additional information about support groups and other health-related programs can be found at northernhealth.org/ classes or call (800) 248-6777.
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