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Remember When Tur Mai Kai

Paradise from the South Seas was brought to Kalamazoo with the opening of the Tur Mai Kai Restaurant in November of 1969.

The unique restaurant featured authentic Polynesian & Chinese cuisine, as well as seafood specialties and American dishes. They spared no expense in preparing their delicacies; some menu offerings were flown in from the coast and the islands. Fresh prawns from Formosa (Taiwan), fresh pineapple from Oahu, red snapper from the coast and fresh vegetables from San Francisco will be flown in. Tur Mai Kai was located in Portage at 5630 S. Westnedge Ave., just south of I-94. The building formerly housed The Southgate Inn restaurant and later became the Peking Palace. The building was torn down in the fall of 2004 and is presently the site of the Red Robin restaurant and Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Owners, Seit Lum and his wife Turney, both natives of Canton, China, did a lot of travel and research to make the atmosphere as authentic as possible. They spent about two years planning before work began on the restaurant. The remodel design had a Polynesian influence with touches of the Orient and India –$75,000 was spent in remodeling and redecorating alone. Oceania Arts of Whitter, California, designed the interior, the local architect was Peter De Vos and the general contractor was William Nieuwenhuis of Kalamazoo.

Lum, 39 at the time of the Tur Mai Kai opening, was associated with the restaurant business in Kalamazoo since he arrived From China as a boy – helping his grandfather in the operation of the Oriental Café, which served the area for 65 years. After serving with the Armed Forces and studying at WMU, Lum

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housed in huge separate bamboo huts. Inside the dining hut were two smaller thatched areas for private dinner parties. The outside of the building had a wide A-frame shape. The interior was elaborate with lots of tiki poles, carved panels and posts and bamboo. Waterfalls, fishnets, outriggers and palm trees also adorned the Tur Mai Kai. Patrons crossed over a fish-laden stream to enter the dining hut and were greeted by waitresses wearing sarong wraps, in keeping with the theme. The large restaurant could seat 200 guests and seating up to 300 with the additional adjoining banquet and conference rooms. Inside the cocktail hut patrons could choose from over 25 Polynesian inspired exotic drinks. Many drinks included rum spice with names such as: Navy Grog, Zombie, Mystery Drink, etc. - Served in festive drink mugs adorned with a skull and cross bone, pineapple pottery, etc. Proprietor and chief chef, Seit Lum, prepared the oriental dishes along with three other chefs who specialized in Indian, American & Polynesian specialties. Tur Mai Kai offered a Polynesian smorgasbord at noon Mondays through Fridays and the Luau each Sunday, complete with roasted pig. They also offered dinner shows hourly with entertainment presented by The Polynesians. (Some information was gathered from the Greater Kalamazoo Guide, Nov. 1969, and Kalamazoo Gazette article 11/2/69

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gardening seed starting

Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding gardening experience and can help extend your growing season to include more plant varieties than your outdoor season may permit. Furthermore, a larger selection of seed varieties doesn’t limit your opportunities to growing only those transplants that are available at planting time. The key to success in growing seedlings is in creating the proper environment.

What Seeds Need

Seeds are generally hardy, but to start them properly they do need gentle nurturing so they can produce healthy, vibrant plants. In general, seeds should be started 4-6 weeks before the recommended planting time so the seedlings will be large and strong enough to withstand the stresses of transplanting. Use a sterile growing mix which is light enough to encourage rich root growth. Dairy Doo Seed Starting Soil is ideal. Sow the seeds thinly and cover lightly with a little of the Seed Starting Soil. Water using a fine spray but do not soak the seeds – they also need oxygen to germinate, and if they are overwatered they will drown. Cover the container with clear plastic to hold the moisture and increase humidity. Place the containers in a warm (70-80 degrees) spot and watch daily for germination. The top of the refrigerator is often an ideal location. We sell heating mats to help faster germination. When the first seeds germinate, place the seedlings

in bright light or under artificial lights (tube lights should be 2-3” from seedling tops) for several hours each day, since late winter sunlight will not usually be sufficient to prevent weak, leggy seedlings. Daytime temperatures should range from 70-75 degrees. Night time temperatures should range from 60-65 degrees.

As Seeds Grow

When the seedlings develop their first true sets of leaves, add halfstrength water soluble fertilizer to their water – organic fish emulsion or seaweed fertilizers are great to use. Repeat every second week to provide good nourishment. Peat or paper pots avoid transplant shock. Thin the seedlings or transplant them to larger containers as they grow. Before planting outdoors, harden-off the plants at least one week before the planting date. Take the transplants outdoors in the daytime and bring them in at night if frost is likely. Gradually expose them to lower temperatures and more sunlight. The use of hotcaps and frost blankets to cover early plantings will also aid in the hardening off process so the seedlings can adjust well to their new outdoor environment.

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Transplant seedlings into the garden after the safe planting date

Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd. A group called the National Education Association (NEA) came up the idea of having a day to celebrate reading, and within a year it was adopted in 1998. They decided to have the day be on Dr. Seuss birthday, one of the great authors of children’s books. His fun, silly, imaginative children’s stories like “Horton Hears a Who, “Green Eggs & Ham,” and the popular beginning reader, “The Cat in the Hat.” Theodor Seuss Geisel

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on a calm, overcast day. Pack the soil around the transplant with as little root disturbance as possible. Sprinkle the plants with water, keeping the soil moist until the plants become established.

Popular Indoor Seed Start Dates

The exact dates you want to start seeds will vary depending on your local growing season, the varieties of plants you choose and what their needs are. In Michigan last average spring frost date is May 15 and first average first frost date is October 15. In general, dates for the most popular produce include… Vegetable Seed Starting Dates February – Asparagus, celery, onion March 1 – Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, lettuce March 15 – Eggplant, peppers, tomatoes April 1 – Summer squash April 15 – Cantaloupes, cucumbers, winter squash Flower Seed Starting Dates February – Begonia, carnation, geranium, impatiens, nicotiana, pansy,

(Dr. Seuss) wrote over 60 books – selling over 600 million copies, translated into 20 languages. Dr. Seuss was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, where you find the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Garden, full of whimsical sculptures depicting characters and art from his books, which I was lucky enough to visit a few years ago while in Springfield. In June of 2017, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum opened. This interactive family museum is so popular, that they recommend

rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, verbena, vinca March 1 – Ageratum, dahlia, dianthus, petunia April 15 – Aster, calendula, celosia, marigold, zinnia Use seed starting dates as a general guide to ensure your seeds have plenty of time to reach their full harvest potential before the weather turns in autumn. At the same time, consider staggering seed starting every few days to lengthen your harvest and keep your favorite vegetables and flowers coming even longer during the growing season. As you gain more experience with starting seeds, you’ll be able to carefully plan your seed calendar to ensure a lush, rich, long harvest season. Wedel’s has hundreds of varieties of flower, vegetable and herb seeds. It will be fun to try many more colorful and tasty varieties than you will find later in the season as plant starts. Enjoy getting your hands dirty before the outdoor growing season! Terrie Schwartz Wedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center

reserving a timed ticket prior to visiting. I find Dr. Seuss’s legacy as interesting as his books, but let’s get back to Read Across America Day. Celebrate the day by pledging to read more, start a book club or you could even dress up like the Cat in the Hat. Whatever you do, READ! Jackie Merriam

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Our lives are made up of a kaleidoscope of colors. Our surroundings are abundant with color and whether found in nature or rooted in cultural traditions, colors impact how we feel and see the world around us. Green grass and blue skies seem to be obviously universal, but colors that may seem to have universal meaning may actually have very stark differences from a cultural perspective. For example, the color white in western cultures generally symbolizes cleanliness, purity and peace, which is why brides traditionally wear white on their wedding day. In contrast, in eastern cultures, white symbolizes death, mourning and bad luck. When selecting color for your home, be mindful the colors you select will inadvertently affect your mood because color is intertwined with our emotions. Although the psychology of color has not been significantly studied, there are accepted norms about how color affects our mood and easy to test when you think about how changes in the temperature or light outside impact your mood throughout the day.

Feeling the Blues

From the soft pale sky outside to the deep dark blue water at our toes, the color blue conveys a strong emotional reaction. And just like depth of water impacts the depth of blue we see, so too the depth of color impacts our mood. Generally blue is accepted as a calming and soothing color, but depending on the shade, blue can induce a range of emotion, which is why picking the right blue for your walls can be a daunting task.

Taking Cues from Natural World

Tones of blues like the color of a blue Jay or the color of a blueberry may be energizing or overpowering because the color is so brilliant. And if you select such a blue, it may feel overwhelming on your walls. Think of the skies above being painted in such a strong color. In contrast, a pale gray blue may feel soothing because it mimics a more commonly felt sky above. However, the brilliant blue may be a great choice in a smaller dose or on a focal wall, which will give you the same experience as the rare sighting of a Blue Jay or the dancing fields of

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blueberry bushes. Ultimately how a color makes you feel is very subjective, so take great care to make sure you’re being mindful how you want your room to make you feel. Imagine a natural environment that evokes that feeling. What colors are surrounding you? When selecting paint colors for your walls, it’s easy to get caught up trying to match a color in an inspiration fabric or piece of artwork. However, it’s far more important to base your decision on how you want the room to make you feel. Since you’ll be living with the color of your choosing for likely years to come, don’t be hasty in your decision. Take care to sample multiple options. Purchase small samples and paint sections of your wall. See how the color makes you feel at different periods throughout the day since colors can dramatically change based on the time of day and the amount of natural light in the room. Also, ever notice how a paint chip can look completely different when you place it adjacent to certain colors or in different lighting? Maybe it looked green in the paint store, but

washed out white at your house? Your existing wall color can dramatically impact the sample color in the exact same way, skewing your perception of the sample color. One trick to ensure this doesn’t happen is by taping white paper all around the sample color. It will give you a truer grasp of how the color will look on your walls once the existing color is completely covered up. I also like to paint the color on different walls around the room since light bounces around each room differently. Selecting a color can be a very personal decision and have a lasting impact on your everyday life. If you think painting all of your walls white is playing it safe, think again. White can actually sterilize a room and feel dull, ultimately impacting your emotions. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to reach out for designers help. A little guidance may be all you need to make a huge impact on the world you live in. Julie Hite-Neilitz of HITE HOUSE Home Furnishings www.hite-house.com | 6360 Stadium Drive

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ask the vet: tips for your pet’s best year in 2019

The KAR office vet, Dr. Kathleen Corbett brings many years of veterinary medical practice and passion for animals to her work with rescued pets. We recently asked her for some tips to share with our readers about how to ensure that our feline and canine family members have their best year ever in 2019. By following Dr. Corbett’s suggestions you can give your fur-babies a safe and healthy year: Be sure that your pet receives an animal health examination. In addition to getting the recommended annual vaccines to prevent Life-threatening diseases, your furry friend also needs a physical exam. This allows the vet to spot any health problems that need to be addressed. Handle your pet often and teach

him or her to allow examination of the mouth, ears, and feet. This will help your vet to examine these parts of the body with less stress to your buddy and a better chance to identify any issues. Feed your pooch or kitty the best food you can afford. Good nutritional support helps your pet stay healthy and energetic so that he or she can fight off potential illnesses and stay active. Feeding your four-legged family member low-quality food or table scraps can set her or him up for preventable health problems and avoidable medical costs. Stay in touch with your pet’s daily routine, personality, and habits so that you’ll notice even a subtle change. Our dogs and cats are experts at hid-

ing illness because of their nature as small and vulnerable creatures. Unless you have a close relationship with your pet, early signs of a potentially curable but life-threatening disease can be missed until the best treatment time has passed. An observant owner can spot signs of trouble that may not have been evident at the last routine exam and so can get veterinary advice (and treatment if necessary) early on. We want to take the best care of

our precious pets that we can so that their faithful love and friendship can continue through a long and healthy life, giving you both the best possible year in 2019. By Karren Jensen January 2019 Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Newsletter, printed with permission of KAR.

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Madonna, 1980s This month we’ll continue to explore the fashion history of lingerie, starting with the 1960s and on through the 1980s. With each decade comes changes in styles and trends, and that includes undergarments too! The 1960s is a pivotal decade for lingerie with big changes going on in the undergarment world and fashion in general. You can look at the 1960s as broken up into two halves. The early half of the 1960s up to about 1965 is part of the classic era which started in the mid 1950s. This is a style, with its classic cuts and designs, that remains popular with vintage lovers still today. It includes the party dresses with colorful floral designs and nipped waists, along with the patio skirts and dresses, and tight fit sweaters. In the early ‘60s, bras are still pointy, and slips and girdle like underwear are still worn. Nylon is the fabric of choice and comes in an array of colors. Spandex is becoming more common and gives lingerie a welcomed more soft and flexible feel. In the second half of the 1960s, the political landscape changes. It is a time of upheaval with a focus on youth culture, where small pockets of young people in a few urban centers received large amounts of media publicity. This

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Vintage Lingerie included protestors against racial segregation to rock stars, all breaking the barriers of traditional laws and fashions. With these new fashions came a necessary change in undergarments. Girdles went out the window and bras were created to look natural and unstructured. Rudi Gernreich designed the ‘no bra bra’ which was light and made of see through stretch netting. Some women stopped wearing bras altogether and the trend of burning bras became popular at protests around the country. Never before had women worn so little and had lingerie made such strong political statements. One of the biggest advancements in undergarments of the 1960s is the invention of pantyhose and tights. Garter belts are no longer needed and a multitude of colors and patterns are available. This is revolutionary and signals freedom to wear miniskirts without constraint! By the 1970s, the girlie style of the 1960s gave way to a more sophisticated, womanly look, with fabrics such as silk and lace in elegant designs. In the early ’70s, camisoles and thigh high tights and pantyhose were popular. These worked great under the maxi dresses of the time and provided warmth in the winter. Seamless underwear was essential to wear under t-shirts to give a no bra, natural look. By the end of the ‘70s, the disco scene was going strong and there was lingerie to support that. Sequined and brightly colored mesh bands were worn as bras under the slinky disco dresses and halters. If any of you are familiar with The Sonny and Cher show of the 1970s, you know the kind of glitz and glamour of the dresses and pantsuits of that era. At the same time, small luxury lace bras and silk, lacey knickers brought erotic and exotic style to lingerie. The 1980s is the decade that brought us thongs, g-strings and the bodysuit, also infamously worn by Cher. With the influence of television series like

Cher, 1970s Dallas and Dynasty, extravagant lingerie demonstrated feminine luxury and even power. Many women became very body conscious in the ‘80s. This is the decade of aerobics and the popularization of gyms, toning classes and the power suit. Camisoles and one piece teddies were often worn under sleek and sheer blouses with high waisted pants. Performers like Madonna were bringing the corset and the bullet bra back, strictly for style, and groups like Vanity Six were known to wear camisoles on stage. For the first time, underwear as outerwear

in public had gone mainstream. Lingerie continues to morph and change based on our history, culture and fashion trends. What will be next? Who knows, but I’m happy that we can express ourselves and can choose our undergarments based on comfort, not just fashion! Until next time, let your vintage love shine from the inside out. Jayne Gulliver Owner of J-Bird Vintage, 511 W. Vine, Kalamazoo

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“Led on a dark path, readers will quickly guess that there’s more to Alicia’s story than what meets the eye. But the big surprises lie in the deep betrayals and the shock of an ending. Dark, twisted, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, and Ruth Ware.”

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Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos

“A mesmerizing glimpse inside a rehab program for victims of anorexia. This fictional account of one young woman’s life-saving journey is eye-opening with its descriptions and statistics. For readers who enjoy fiction about social and psychological issues, and books by Wally Lamb and Chris Bohjalian.”

“This wonderful graphic novel is also the most honest, comprehensive, revealing, and helpful book on pregnancy, miscarriages, birth, breastfeeding, and everything in between that has ever been written. I wish I had had this book as I was leveled with morning sickness for nine months.”

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More than two years ago, I started a canvass of my youngest daughter, finished the under painting, mixed a pallet of hues for the yellow dress she wore, and then the project came to an abrupt halt. Requests had come in for a couple of manuscripts and the oil paint on the pallet (even though it was covered up tightly in my freezer) gradually got squished and dry. The writing projects proceeded along to completion, followed by more, while the unfinished portrait hangs on my office wall in mono-chromatic time lapse. The other activity I enjoy, but can’t seem to combine with writing is cooking. My husband gets nervous when he comes home and sees me huddled over my computer. He dashes into the kitchen to check the burners on the stove and make sure that the refrigerator door has closed completely. Did you know that peas burn black imprints onto the bottoms of stainless steel pans? Ellen: You can always tell when my mom is mono-tasking, the visual clues appear right away and quickly multiply. As kids we would call the many abandoned cups of tea around the house her “puddles”. We also knew the true value of a whistling tea kettle, as the alternative would be a scorched stove/kitchen fire. However, for all the hazards a

creative brain can pose to the usual routine of a household, the upside is immense. Growing up I got a chance to learn pysanky (Ukrainian Easter egg coloring), scherenschnitte (German paper cutting), and necklace making, all from the kitchen table. Are there incomplete works about the house? Of course! But they are fun in their own right, and remind me of the importance of just giving things a try. I might never have the full artistic tendencies of my mom, but thanks to her example, I’ll never been shy to pick up a craft. Might I have to remind myself to check the stove burners twice? Sure, but whistling tea kettles can help with that. Jane & Ellen Knuth

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The Truly American Experience:

Did you know that summer camp – for kids, teens and tweens, adults and families – is a truly American phenomenon? Beginning in the last century, parents would send their kids to ‘camp’ – for time away, time with friends, time in the woods and out of the city, time to be a kid. Now

summer camp has taken on so many more connotations – computer camp, science camp, basketball and soccer camp, band camp – time away from the regular routine to learn a new skill.

Times have changed dramatically since I was a camper: lives are busier, more activities in which to choose from, kids have access to more information, culture, and experiences than ever before. But when we think of summer camp – that truly American experience – there is generally a memory of summer fun, lakes and woods, new friends and old friends, new experiences, and lifetime memories. I was a summer camper all of my young years and a counselor at camp as an adult, and so have many if not most of my friends. I asked them to help me come up with the 10 Best Reasons to Send a Kid to Summer

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Camp, and here is what we decided: 10. Kids learn independence and self-reliance. Not just being away from home, often alone without even a close friend, but having to take care of yourself, right down to the basics, without anyone to prompt you. 9. Kids learn industry and purpose. At camp, everybody cleans up, everybody has chores, everybody makes their bunkbed, puts away their clothes, cleans the bath house, buses the tables, sometimes wash the dishes, and sweeps up the cabins and lodges. You are expected to pick up trash, put away your toys, clean up your crafts, and leave things as you found them. 8. Kids are exposed to new ideas. Everything from different music, close interpersonal interaction with peers, to leadership and followership, and how to make friends – ones that last for a lifetime. 7. Kids figure-out geography. Some camps are local, some regional, some national, and some even international. Kids learn about new places and have a special attachment to them because of personal connection. 6. Kids experience different cultures. Not just culture as in different countries and lifestyles, but country life from urban life, poor kids and rich kids, farm kids and city kids,

kids with no dad and kids with two – learning what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes, the stuff that builds community. 5. Kids learn to work as a team. At camp kids are formed into groups – Songbird Cabin, Blue Team, Musicians – and are encouraged to work together, to support each other, to play together, to accept each other like a family or better than a lot of their families! 4. Kids have new experiences. From sleeping outdoors, sharing a latenight campfire, climbing and hiking, swimming in a lake, talking in a group, completing a craft, singing out-loud, being unconditionally accepted – these are just a few life-changing memories that my friends shared from their experiences at camp. They are personal, subjective, and ones that maybe your child would relish as well. 3. Kids take away new skills. Whether it is where they learn to swim, to kayak, to share something personal, to clean-up after themselves, or they come home playing guitar, with a new interest in drama and theater, or some other interest. Summer camp offers caring adults, with time on their hands, to teach and attend to kids giving them individual growth experiences.

2. Camp provides structured, safe fun. Almost all summer camps follow state regulations for health and safety; activities are supervised and organized; the days are planned and the plan is predictable and ordered; food is well, camp food – everything about camp can’t be glorious. 1. Camp is where kids can be kids. Their best self is nurtured, their creativity challenged, their courage demanded, and their kindness encouraged. With no screens, no electronics, no video games at the ready, kids are with their peers outdoors, playing, running, being in the truest sense of the word. I am not Polly Anna and I do not believe that every camping experience is wonderful for every child. Just listening to “Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda” again (Alan Sherman, 1963 https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9jjiWS__Mp0) and I am reminded of the misery that camp can be when the rain and our imaginations run wild. But with careful choosing and asking for suggestions and recommendations from friends and family, your child too can be a happy camper! Dr. Susan Carter is a child psychologist and registered play therapist in private practice in Kalamazoo.

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Have you ever had a day when “Adulting” was just too hard and you had that overwhelming desire to turn into an ostrich and bury your head in the sand and hide from your life? For instance… You had insomnia then slept through your alarm. Your child had an accident in bed overnight. Into the bath we go. The hot water tank decided at that exact second to gush all over the basement floor. You have no idea what a wrench even looks like so fixing it yourself is not an option. You throw your snow boots on over your emoji pajamas pants, pack a Meijer shopping bag with clothes and a towel and walk your urine-soaked child to the neighbor’s house to give him a quick bath so you will only be 30 minutes late to a job you dread attending daily. You spill coffee on your white shirt on the way to said job and get reminded about your meeting with the CEO later that afternoon. And once you can finally plant yourself into the chair, you take a second to recall everything that happened since the moment you opened your eyes and it hits you… Adulting is not fun! Some of us were raised to be fully prepared for all that life throws at us – natural disasters, grief, crises, single parenting, handyman work, maybe even how to change your own oil. But some of us just didn’t gain that knowledge for one reason or another. Or maybe we have the knowledge but the stress of life gets in the way and all executive

functioning flies out of the window when we get overwhelmed. Whatever category you fit in to, you have one thing in common. A support system. And if you don’t have one, it’s time to start nurturing who you have in your life and building that support system. You can probably rattle off a few names of people you can call for problem solving or brainstorming about many different issues related to the scenario I described. It takes a village. It is not reasonable for you to accept all of life’s challenges on the chin and not ask for help. It is not about pride or vulnerability. It is about knowing that adulting is hard and you don’t have to do it alone. The first step is to make the call. Go ahead, text the neighbor “My water heater just busted. Can I come bathe my kid really quick at your house?” Walk into the boss’s office and ask for an early lunch break to grab a new shirt for your meeting. Call Uncle Bob and ask him to come look at your water heater. And to not forget the shop-vac. I will be the first to admit it is hard raising children and keeping my wits about me when things go wrong, but I know who my village people are and I can always count on them. Who are yours? Arlene Kemp, LMSW Integrated Behavioral Health Psychological Services www.ibhps.com

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Dreams do come true! Angela Ridgway, owner of Passiflora in Plainwell is living a dream since opening her home & garden shop this past September. When I first walked through the door at Passiflora on a rainy winter day, I was greeted with a friendly smile and was quickly immersed by the wonderful smells, sounds, and beautiful displays to feast my eyes on. The store offers a unique blend of “antiquities & curiosities” for the home that trend with the season, along with a sprinkling of the latest clothing fashions. You will see Angela’s passion for flowers, gardening, home décor and shop keeping shine through. Each month Angela has a featured artist where 100% of the sale proceeds go directly back to the artist. During the month of March the featured artist is the Rusty Pallette Co., featuring handmade decorative signs. Stop in during the Plainwell Art Hop on March 8th from 5-8pm – everyone is welcome! The concept for Passiflora began twenty years ago while Angela was visiting the picturesque, small town of Brewood, England. “Imagine a quaint, quintessential

English village complete with a town square playing host to a “chemist”, a post office, a “green grocer”, a butcher, pubs and many, many unique shops, eateries & businesses. This town was love at first sight and set the groundwork for what my little shop has become today. Every inch of this town had a gorgeous offering but my favorites were the shops catering to home and garden. It was in the unique displays, the vast array of textiles & antiques and the charm & gracious spirit of the shopkeepers that the inspiration gave way to action,” said Angela. Angela gives credit for her love of home décor to her mother Margie Johnson, who has always loved decorating and has a natural knack for it. Her mother always travels with her when she goes on the road to do shows. Her late father, Gary Johnson, was very supportive – he would stoke the woodstove at the original D Avenue store each morning at 6am before the 10am store opening and

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helped with anything and everything! Angela’s sister, Shelli Osterhout, a talented graphic designer, helps with promotion and advertising for the business. The journey began with her first shop located inside the vintage schoolhouse on “D” Avenue in Kalamazoo and has blossomed into her latest Plainwell, location along with several retail spaces throughout Michigan and pop-up’s throughout the United States. Angie has been welcomed by her hometown Plainwell community, “It’s so gratifying when people come in and are happy with the offerings and especially satisfying when they are repeat customers,” says Angie.

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For more information visit her website at mypassiflora.com, where you will also find her blog where she shares gardening tips, design inspiration & DIY ideas as well as the roads we travel along the way. Be sure to follow her on Facebook and subscribe to her email group for the latest updates, pop-up information, gardening tips and workshops. Immerse yourself in Passiflora! Located at 115 North Main Street in Plainwell. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Feel free to call anytime - 204-6788. Jackie Merriam

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On January 7, Bronson Market opened on the south campus of Bronson Methodist Hospital at 601 John Street in downtown Kalamazoo.

The micro-grocery store offers shoppers a variety of fresh, locally grown and produced foods like meat, cheese, bread, fruits and vegetables. Bronson employees, as well as patients and visitors, are invited to stop in to purchase items normally found at the local farmers market. For the past 10 years, Bronson offered a Winter Farmer’s Market each week for a few hours. Employees expressed their appreciation for these markets that were the impetus for the new Bronson Market. Plans for the market began 3 years ago. They were originally considering building a new space for the market before realizing they could reconfigure the existing gift shop and maximize the space.

You will still find the wonderful gifts Having access to and eating tive comments from shoppers on the you’ve grown accustomed to, along healthy food is a key contributor to concept, selection, and the affordwith the addition of the farmer’s overall health. For years, Bronson able prices. You will find many local market items. Methodist Hospital has sourced brands you recognize, Prairie Farms As the area’s largest employer and foods served in its café’s and to Dairy, breads from the Victorian most preferred healthcare system, hospitalized patients from local and Bakery & Sarkozy’s, produce from Bronson is committed to advancing regional producers. In fact, 45% of Green Gardens Farm and Crisp the health of the patients it serves the food it prepares is locally sourced Country Acres, meats from Jake’s as well as the health of its 9,000+ with most of the produce coming Country Meats and even bottled employees. from Bronson’s partnership with fresh pressed juices by Physic Kom “Promoting a healthy workplace the Kalamazoo Valley Community bucha, and dozens of others! is something we prioritize here at College Food Innovation Center. Bronson Market will help close Bronson,” explains Grant Fletcher, A 2016 study from the American that gap for those seeking fresh, local Bronson’s director of healthy livNursing Association reported that food. It is located on the first floor ing and sustainability. “Bronson only 56 percent of nurses across the of the Medical Office Pavilion and Market is designed to make it easier country have access to healthy foods shares space with Bronson’s Outand more convenient to buy fresh, at work. And, a recent research study patient Pharmacy. In addition to healthy food to eat now or take home published by the W.E. Upjohn Insti- healthy food items from local venand prepare. It’s just one way we’re tute for Employment Research called dors, Bronson Market sells gift shop working to improve work-life baldowntown Kalamazoo a “food desert” favorites, like cards, small gifts, and ance, offer healthy food options, and due to lack of a full-service grocery snacks. Hours are: Mondays-Fridays, support local businesses.” He went store in the downtown area near 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdayson to say, “this unique idea returns Bronson Methodist Hospital. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free valuable resources to our emOn a recent visit, the market was parking is available in the adjacent ployees – time back in their day.” bustling. I was hearing many posiVine Street parking ramp.

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older, wiser, and ... shorter, wider, and droopier? Yep, you guessed it. Some people dread the scale when they go for their annual physical. I dread the height measurement, reminding me that I’m getting shorter. What a bummer! We’re all familiar too with the stiff joints, receding hairline, and skin wrinkles. But there’s more. It turns out that, as we age, we get wider, longer, and droopier. Here are some examples Faces become asymmetrical. The subtle lopsidedness occurs mostly in the lower 2/3rds of the face. A recent study was done that used 3D imaging in 191 people in people ranging from babies to those in their 80’s. Sure enough, the older folks had longer faces. Age-related changes in soft tissue, along with gravity, are likely to contribute to the “droop factor”. Eye sockets get wider. As associated facial bones recede with age, eye sockets widen. This begins earlier in women than in men, usually be middle age. This causes soft, fatty

tissues around the eyes to shift position, which leads to various physical changes, including more visible crow’s feet and excess skin hanging over the eyelids. Ears grow longer and wider. This “Dumbo effect” is attributed to several factors, including age-related reduction is skin elasticity and connective tissue strength. There is also the pulling of gravity over time, particularly if you wear heavy earrings. The increases occur not just in the earlobe, which is soft tissue, but also in the part of the ear made of cartilage. Nose gets droopier. Ligaments and other connective tissue that hold up the tip of the nose weaken with age. The maxillary bone (part of which is located above the teeth and under the nose) recedes, contributing to the droopier look. In addition, the forehead area flattens, another change that occurs with age, making the nose look longer.

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ageing process? I think so, but it does require some effort. In a month, I’ll be 77 years old and I tell people that this year is the best of my life. Why? Because I have the wisdom and experience of having lived 77 years, yet I have the stamina and conditioning of someone who is much younger. Exercise has been part of my life for the last 47 years. A good workout, typically a noon time run, enabled me to put in many productive hours well after 5 o’clock. And I found that on those days I really didn’t feel like it, that was when I needed it the most. So, I always thought of time spent in exercise as an investment, not in that particular day but for years into the future. I feel now that the investment is really starting to pay dividends. Till next time, Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer

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Recipes St. Patrick’s Day means many things to many people. In the secular world, it usually meaans parties where people wear and drink things dyed green. However, the day was actually established to honor a saint of a man who didn’t start out life that way and was originally named, “Maewyn.” Born in Wales in around 385 A.D., at age 16, Maewyn was sold into slavery, which caused him to turn from his pagan ways to God, whom he asked for help in his plight. Escaping slavery, Maewyn fled to

Irish Eyes Are Smiling! a monastery where he changed his name to Patrick and spent the rest of his life turning other pagans toward God. Appointed the second bishop to Ireland, Patrick continued his mission for thirty years until passing on March 17, 461 – the date chosen to honor him – and, shamrocks don’t appear on this day just for decoration. They are present because St. Patrick used them to demonstrate how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all exist as separate elements of the same Holy Trinity. While it is perfectly acceptable to wear and drink things green on this day, it would also be nice to remem-

Creamy-Cheesy Irish Potato Soup

1 yellow onion, minced 2 tablespoons avocado oil 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes 1teaspoon seasoning salt 1teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cut into chunks In a large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven, combine onion and oil and cook until slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes, then add broth, potatoes

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and spices. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add cream cheese and then, using a potato masher, mash a few of the potatoes. Continue over low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts. Approximate servings per recipe: 4. Nutrition per serving: Calories 353; Fat 20g; Sodium 638 mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 4g; Sugars 4g; Protein 11g.

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ber the man that made this day special and perhaps tear a page from his life and celebrate someone who made a positive difference in the lives of others – and serve up an Irish feast! Ireland is known for many foods but one food in particular stands out – potatoes – and rightly so. Potatoes are not only awesomely flavored and versatile to cook with, but at one point in history, was a major food source that was credited with sustaining the Irish people. Today, potatoes are still very economically priced and come with a healthy punch of potassium. In fact, potatoes offer more potassium than a banana!

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2 pounds baking potatoes, cooked and peeled 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided use 3 stalks roughly chopped celery 1 sweet onion, diced 3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise Sweet Paprika Garnish: Pimento and dill Cut potatoes into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place in a large bowl then sprinkle with vinegar. Add celery, onion, egg, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. To serve, dust with paprika and garnish with pimento and dill, if desired Approximate servings per recipe: 4. Nutrition per serving: Calories 306; Fat 7g; Sodium 111 mg; Carbohydrate 48g; Fiber 5g; Sugars 4g; Protein 12g.

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Environment I was surprised to read an article by Agri-Pulse entitled “EPA pushing water quality trading to address nutrients.” Just to provide some background, I work on the modeling team at the National Center for Water Quality Research in Tiffin, OH. One of the projects I am involved with focuses on nutrient loading in the Maumee watershed (pictured above). The Maumee watershed is a significant contributor to Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) algal blooms, due to high nutrient loads from agricultural lands. I work with the Nutrient Tracking Tool, developed by the Texas Institute of Applied Envi-

ronmental Research at Tarleton State University. This tool has multiple versions: one for researchers and one for farmers. Both achieve the same goal of quantifying nutrient outputs from agricultural fields using the farmer’s agricultural practices and weather data. It sounds simple and the tool was built to be such. This is why I was surprised to read that the EPA’s water quality trading policy was “demanding too much precision in measuring or predicting pollutant reductions from certain types of discharges, e.g., point source storm water and nonpoint source runoff, can be an impediment to

market-based programs.” Water quality trading is the same idea as carbon trading. Companies and landowners that make strides to reduce their water pollution can sell their “shares of water pollution” to other companies band landowners, incentivizing pollution reduction. However, how can a water quality trading program work unless an accurate model is put in place to quantify pollution and nutrient outputs? I am an advocate of water quality trading, but only if it is supported by accurate nutrient tracking. The modeling tools exist, but it seems that EPA officials are unaware.

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There just might be more truth in this thing called flower power than we realize. I can’t help but to smile when I’m in the presence of flowers and as Debasish Mridha quotes: “When you smile, you bloom.” Ahhh the word BLOOM! We have been told that a flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it…it just blooms, happiness blooms from within, live life in full bloom and bloom where you are planted. Words of wisdom have never been truer. We can learn a lot from flowers, from appreciation to patience…life is just better with them. I have taught numerous workshops and these crepe paper flowers have always been a fan favorite! I love their simplicity and how quickly you can brighten up your day by making a

few of these or a whole bouquet. Flowers are the crayons in nature - they color our world. So let’s start creating and get you blooming! Supplies needed: Crepe paper streamers . wire . scissors . hot glue . glue gun . deckle edged scissors . awl . round nose beading pliers Step 1: Cut a strip of crepe paper about 19 inches long and fold onto itself until you get 8 layers. Using the deckle edged scissors, cut out an oval. With the awl, poke a hole through all 8 layers. Step 2: Cut your wire to desired length. I snip about 6 inches from 20-gauge wire. Choose whatever thickness and color of wire that you prefer. Poke the wire through the hole in the stacked 8 crepe paper layers. With the beading pliers, curl both ends of the wire. Step 3: Dab a little hot glue on

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one of the curled ends of the wire and quickly take the closest layer of crepe paper and pinch around the glue. It will look like a baby bud. Put glue on the bottom of the bud and pinch the next layer around it. (Turning the oval crepe paper a half turn every time will give the flower a full and round shape upon completion.) Continue until all 8 layers are glued together. You now have your beautiful and easy to make flower! I like to use crepe paper that is the same color on both sides. Some of the metallic and fancy patterned ones are one sided and don’t always work so well when making these flowers. You can experiment and find what works for you. I have also mixed colors together (like black and orange for Halloween) by layering every other color. It’s a cool effect too! These look lovely in bundles of 3 wrapped with tissue paper, Kraft

paper…even sewing pattern paper is adorable. They are the perfect size and fit for your petite saltshaker style vases. These pretty flowers also become a delightful present topper when crisscrossing 2 under the ribbon. Keep some and give some…for any reason or occasion. Your recipient will bloom with such a thoughtful and colorful gesture! And lastly, here is a great reminder for us all from Suzy Kassem; “Every flower blooms at a different pace.” Always remember to go at your own! Your comments, questions and photos are always welcomed and greatly appreciated. ~xo Bridget Fox *Email me at: bridgetfoxkzoo@gmail.com *Find me on: https://www.instagram.com/ bridgetfoxkzoo

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Thursday, March 14 Music: Megan Dooley @ O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Thursday, March 21 Town Hall Group Parchment Community Library 7pm, 343-7747

Thursday, March 14 Southwest Michigan Job Fair Kalamazoo County Expo Center 10am-2pm, 978-2141

Thursday, March 21 Music: Bog Road @ O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Thursday, March 14 Gull Lake Sailing Club Gathering Old Dog Tavern 6:30-8:30pm, 447-1130

Thursday, March 21 Artists Talk: Patrick Stannard Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 6:30pm, 349-7775

Thursday, March 14 Artists Talk: Maya Freelon Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 6:30pm, 349-7775

Saturday, March 23 Spring Craft Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center 9am-3pm, 903-5820

Thursday, March 14 Southwestern MI Vocal Festival Miller Auditorium 7pm, 387-4667

Saturday, March 23 5k Walk to End Homelessness Homer Stryker Field 10am-1pm, 488-0913

Thursday, March 14 WMU Concert: Lori Sims, Piano Dalton Center Recital Hall 7:30pm, 387-4667

Saturday, March 23 Panel Discussion on Animation Kalamazoo Valley Museum 11am, 373-7990

Fri., Mar. 15 & Sat. Mar. 16 Once in a Blue Moon Garage Sale St. Augustine Cathedral School Fri. 4-8pm, Sat. 8am-2pm

Sunday, March 24 Talk: Words That Damage The Sisterhood Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1:30pm, 373-7990

Saturday, March 16 Donuts & Discussion: This History of Protest Music (in conjunction with Reading Together: The Hate You Give Parchment Community Library 10:30am, 343-7747 Saturday, March 16 Music: The Gilmore Baby Grands Featuring Daniel HSU Kalamazoo Public Library, Oshtemo For ages 0-6 & their families 11am-11:30am, 342-1166 Saturday, March 16 When Will My Child Be Ready For a Play Date? for families w/children with Autism Kalamazoo Valley Museum 11am, 373-7990 Saturday, March 16 Poets in Print: Marcus Jackson And Sara Henning Kalamazoo Book Arts Center 7-8:30pm, 373-4938 Sunday, March 17 Mindfulness Meditation @ Down Dog Yoga Center, 1-3pm, 993-2486 Monday, March 18 Lunch & Learn movie: Keep the Change Disability Network Southwest Michigan 11:30am-1:30pm, 345-1516 Monday, March 18 Mystery Book Club: The Alice Parchment Community Library 6:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, March 19 Talk: Art School Residents, Part 2 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Wednesday, March 20 Book Discussions: The Hate U Give KIA, 2pm, 349-7775

Sunday, March 24 Double Piano Quartet Feat: Rufus Ferguson The Jazz & Creative Institute 7-8:30pm, (616) 706-3946 Monday, March 25 Turn Your Memories Into Treasure (a spring board for writing a memoir) Parchment Community Library 6-8pm, 343-7747 Monday, March 25 WMU Percussion Ensemble Dalton Center Recital Hall 7:30pm, 387-4667 Tuesday, March 26 Talk: The Jean Freeman Gallery Does Not Exist Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Tuesday, March 26 Career Life Expo Kalamazoo County Expo Center Noon-5pm, 788-1136 Wednesday, March 27 GLAMA, 7p;m Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Thursday, March 28 Bang! Boom! Pop! The History Of Classic Radio Theater Richland Community Library 7pm, 343-7747 Thursday, March 28 Film Screening: Nosferatu Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 6:30pm, 349-7775 Saturday, March 30 Kalamazoo Indoor Market Kalamazoo County Expo Center 8am-3pm, 383-8778