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Area Surrounding Western Michigan University’s Recreation Center And Kalamazoo College’s Angell Field In 1927, local developer Charles Hays opened a riding club and private golf course adjacent to the Oaklands, now part of Western Michigan University. He opened it to the general public in May 1928, renaming it the Arcadia Brook Golf Course. The first nine holes ran east of the Oaklands and south of West Michigan Avenue. An additional nine holes opened six months later on the north side of the street.

In addition to the golf course and riding academy, the area contained a driving range, practice greens, tennis and shuffleboard courts, an archery range, a dining room, and a clubhouse with rooms to rent. Its advantageous location placed it close to downtown and the railroad depots.

One paid 35 cents for nine holes of golf and 75 cents for an hour of horseback riding.

The course contained operating until 1943. The following year, Western Michigan University purchased the first nine holes, the clubhouse, the Oaklands and the riding academy along with Gateway, a municipal golf course adjacent to this one.

Trailer Village, providing homes for student veterans, opened on this site in 1946. The school began to use the old clubhouse in 1948 for meeting rooms, a dormitory and dining facility for the faculty. Completion of Read Fieldhouse and the Gary Center in 1956 considerably changed this area. Part of the clubhouse remained for many years as the University’s Public Safety Department until the early 1990’s. Interestingly enough, there continues to be a recreational center on this site, however only for

students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Western Michigan University.

“The course is certain to prove one of the most attractive in this part of the state.”

Kalamazoo Gazette, May 18, 1928

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gardening with children

By gardening with your children or grandchildren, you can give them an awareness and appreciation of nature and the world around them that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Even very young children enjoy helping with simple garden chores such as weeding, spreading mulch and harvesting. Older children love to have their own special garden to look after. This could be as small as several containers on the deck or as big as your whole yard, depending on their (and your) time, willingness and patience. To start out, you might give them a section of your garden to plant and look after. First, be sure to teach your budding gardener the value of improving the soil with organic material before they begin planting. Explain how organic Dairy Doo improves the texture of the soil and adds some food for the plants as well. Since improving the soil will make them more successful, they’ll be willing to garden again next spring.

We have a great selection of special kid-friendly tools available, watering cans, shovels, rakes & more just right for small hands to manipulate. Since children love getting dirty, you’ll not be short of volunteers when the digging begins! Next, help your child select a combination of plants that

will make their garden interesting and exciting throughout the year. You can do this by considering all five senses:

Sight

Many colorful blooming plants as well as plants with unusual flowers, oddly-shaped leaves or crazy seeds will appeal to a child’s imagination. Consider smiling pansy faces and nodding columbines in the spring and snapdragons to snap and silver coins from the money plant in summer. In the fall, blue balloon flowers and the bright orange seed cases of Chinese lantern are fun options.

Touch

Stroke the silky-soft, silver leaves of lamb’s ears – now you’ll know how it got its name. Or, feel the papery flowers of thrift or strawflowers, the ferny foliage of yarrow or the succulent foliage of sedum. Even thorny plants such as raspberries or roses can engage a child’s sense of touch – carefully of course!

Taste

Growing vegetables is always fun and rewarding for children. If you have the space, it’s always exciting to grow pumpkins for Halloween or weird and wonderful gourds. Other easy to grow vegetables include radishes, carrots, peas, lettuce and cherry tomatoes. And don’t forget fruits like strawberries, rhubarb and watermelon. At harvest time let your child host a ‘salad party’ to share their bounty with family and friends.

Smell

There are many scented flowers to choose from, including perennial peonies and lilies, as well as annual sweet alyssum and heliotrope. Let kids select herbs with fragrant foliage too. Mint is always popular but be

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The whirring of hummingbird wings, the song of a bird, the rustling of foliage or flowers in a breeze – these are all sounds that you and your child can share in a garden. Take time out from your gardening chores every now and then to listen.

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May is finally upon us, offering many fresh vegetable and fruits in season to provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber for overall good health.

Asparagus, lettuces, radishes, carrots, beets, herbs and rhubarb are all sprouting this month in Michigan.

You can also stock up on these delicious super foods by freezing them to enjoy all year long.

Fresh is always the best choice

sure to allow room for it to spread.

Choose varieties with interesting names like chocolate or apple to capture a young gardener’s imagination.

and the many local farmers markets, including the Kalamazoo Farmers Market (open every Saturday), offer a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables often picked fresh that same morning. The prices on conventional and organic produce are often lower at farmers markets than at supermarkets too.

The markets are also a lively family friendly places for you and your family to get out and connect with your

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Enjoy the bounty that Michigan has to offer and the health benefits too – see you at the farmers markets!

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home decor bring in the spring!

Spring is here! A time of renewal and a celebration of life; say goodbye to cold and dreary days and hello to birds singing, fresh crisp air and bright colored blooms, herbs and vegetables. After a long cold winter, your home may feel heavy, dark and stale. Spring is the perfect time to bring the freshness of spring to your space.

your sleeves and commit yourself to a project. There are tons of resources online on how to get started and garage sales the perfect place to find an inspiration piece.

Color Makeover

Add a cheerful color to your walls.

Even going with white can brighten a dark dingy room. Change out toss pillows for bright cheerful colors.

Add a bright new area rug. Add a new lamp or just swap your lampshades for something in a vibrant color or pattern. Replace your shower curtain with crisp white or a bright cheerful pattern.

Out with the Old

Take down heavy curtains and put away the wool blankets and exchange with light crisp linen curtains and colorful throws. Remove extra furniture pieces that may be cluttering up your space and lighten the room by editing what you don’t need. This is the ideal time to start collecting items that you just don’t use anymore.

Start a corner in a storage room of items you can sell either online or at a neighborhood garage sale. You’ll be surprised how much lighter you’ll feel by allowing yourself to be unburdened by the collection of stuff.

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Bring the Outside In

Open your windows and doors and literally let the outside in. After a long winter of being cooped indoors nothing can refresh a space like crisp spring air and the sounds of birds singing pouring in. Plant an indoor herb garden; buy a few potted plants or even a vase full of blooms. Bringing life indoors will uplift and invigorate you and your space.

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Change it up. Move your furniture into a different configuration, edit pieces and even swap pieces from different rooms in your home. If a piece feels tired, give yourself permission to let go.

Up-cycle

There is a big trend for DIY projects where you take an old piece of furniture and transform it with paint, new hardware or repurposing it altogether. If you have been mulling it over and haven’t taken the initiative, spring is the time to do it! Roll up

Using white for your towels and bed linens is not only a crisp and fresh choice; it also offers you tons of versatility. Since white goes with practically everything, changing out your accent color or pattern is cinch and far more affordable. Change out the blanket at the end of your bed a few toss pillows and your bed is transformed. Change out the shower curtain and a few accessories and your bathroom is like new. White linens always feel clean, crisp and fresh in any season.

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puppy adoption Puppy Love! The term may have come from the fact that most people find puppies adorable, lovable and enthralling. They are so furry and soft, and they smell good. Are you considering falling in love with a puppy? If so, here are a few steps to help you to begin a lifelong furry love story: • There are numerous rescue organizations to help you select a puppy. A responsible rescue will accept the puppy back if it doesn’t work out. Research the rescue before proceeding with an option. This article may help: Is This Rescue for Real?

• Check out the breeds of puppies available on the rescue sites. Which breeds would be a good fit for your home? With rescues, it can be dif-

ficult to tell for sure what breed a dog is, but they can make an educated guess. Do you wish for a small or large dog when fully grown? Lots of walks or one that lies around a bit?

Short or long hair? Barky or not so barky? Animal Planet provides a dog breed selection questionnaire.

• No matter how healthy your pet may be, you will need a veterinarian. Who to pick? How to pick? Is it important to have the vet close to home? Do your friends have recommendations?

Unless you already have a veterinarian you trust, you may need to do some research.

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Read up on a number of considerations to make your home and family ready for a new roommate.

• The first year or two with your new fur friend involves a lot of education.

Basically, you’re taking this pooch from preschool to junior high within two years. You may wish for some guidance along the way. Potty training alone can be quite the adventure.

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Vintage add some color to your life!

Its spring, that time of year when many of us start adding some new life to our wardrobes and our homes.

Did you know that fashion and decorating trends go hand in hand? This can be helpful when planning your next decorating project, and there’s no place better to go than to Kalamazoo’s own Douglas and Son Inc. If you haven’t made it there yet, you’ll definitely want to check them out. They’re located

at 231 W. Cedar Street, near Downtown Kalamazoo, and have been in business since 1943. They are the only locally owned, full service paint and wallpaper store in the country and pride themselves on providing the best service and products for your project.

So how does all this relate to fashion? I learned a lot talking to Sally Reynolds, one of the Douglas and Son Inc. Expert Design Consultants.

Sally started in design by attending the Ray-Vogue School of Fashion and Design in Chicago, IL. She graduated and began working in Women’s Wear, selling clothes to women in various Chicago department stores. Sally enjoyed helping coordinate outfits that women loved and that fit their individual style.

She moved on from the fashion world to the interior design and decorating world. She said it was a smooth transition because they are both about

Color/Line/and Design, so much so that home décor follows the women’s wear market. Sally says you can look at women’s wear and predict what will be popular in about a year in interior design. Just watch, if, for example, owls and orange are popular in women’s fashion, then those same designs and colors will pop up in home decor the following year.

Sally loves the multitude of ways to combine, mix and match colors and designs. Her goal is to show people things they have not thought about, but once they see it they love it. The trickiest part of color for people is that they are often afraid of it. Many times a customer is leery of using a rich color, and Sally helps them understand that rich does not equal dark.

She presents a rich color and asks them, “What if I had this color dress on? Would you like it?” They realize that they love the color and it could be beautiful used in the right space. She says sometimes it’s easy, if a person walks in with a purple purse and scarf, Sally can be pretty sure that’s her favorite color and then go from there. She likes to pull out a color that is bold without being too out of the box to help people expand their color pallet. ‘’Sometimes you just need to find that right accent wall or even a ceiling, your fifth wall, to make a paint color that you love work for you.” Her policy is “Love it or leave it”, if you don’t absolutely love it, then it’s not right for you.

Douglas and Son Design Experts, Sally is in front.

Sally explained how, “Decorating your house is like creating a basic wardrobe, and wallpaper is the jewelry,” and that nothing creates an ambiance like wallpaper. Some of us may have memories of the 1970s striped wallpaper or the big orange daisies and think, “No way, I can’t do wallpaper,” but today’s wall paper is beautiful, and did you know it lasts 20-25 years, vs about 3-5 years for paint?

How do you keep up with all the design changes through the decades?

Well, Sally and the Douglas and Son staff can lead you in the right direction, and have a variety of top of the line products for you to choose from.

For example, Benjamin Moore has color cards called “Colors by the Decade” that show you the most popular

color combinations of each decade from the early 1900s to the present.

For vintage lovers, this is a wonderful thing! You can pick the decade you love or are interested in and it will show you the top 5 or 6 color combinations of that time. It’s fascinating and is a great example of how home décor colors and clothing fashion styles go hand in hand.

So, don’t be afraid to add some color to your life, enjoy the fresh look of spring, and let your vintage love shine! **Special thanks to Sally, Rodger and Jason for your time and assistance. It was a true pleasure.

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However, the ones that appeal to me are the smaller, specifically Michigan ones. Holidays that are part of a group or a town are owned by the people. Growing up in Kalamazoo meant that (after a certain age) the Oberon Release Day became one of the most anticipated days on the calendar: Kalamazoo owns Oberon Day.

This year I attended Tigers Opening Day in Detroit, another Michigan-specific holiday that can’t be recreated elsewhere. The streets were swelled with revelers; everyone wearing team gear or dressing as fuzzy tigers. Despite the chilly day spirits were high, buoyed by good food, drink, and the joy of baseball starting up in a city that so enjoys the routine of going out to the ball game.

Jane: Michigan specific holidays?

Sooo many! The Mackinac Bridge walk on Labor Day, the Magic Festival in Colon (Aug. 7-10), the Holland Tulip Festival (May 4-12), and the Alma Scottish Highland Festival (May 25), are my favorites. Traverse City has the Cherry Festival ( June 29-July 6) and South Haven celebrates blueberries August 8-11 this year. Lesser known events include the Marshall Bluegrass Festival ( July 4th week) and the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music in Kalamazoo on odd years (2nd week of November).

This year, we are thinking of checking

out the Lavender Festival in Romeo (2nd week of July), and what about the Woodward Dream Cruise on the third Saturday of August when happy car fans drive their preserved cars up and down Woodward Avenue in Detroit? There is even a Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville (Aug. 2,3) which my family goes to every year in the thumb.

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fitness

Let’s face it. Most of us have know it’s important to exercise and eat right. But, busy lives and information overload, it’s difficult and confusing to get started and stay motivated.

Many of us have tried countless times to start a successful program but give up only to start over and over again.

Here are some questions to ask yourself to help figure out what will work for you long-term.

First and foremost, why do you want to lose weight or start an exercise program?

Are you starting primarily for an event, or are you looking at things from a healthy lifestyle perspective.

What has stopped you before? Do you have trouble scheduling exercise into your day? Is grocery shopping

and food prep confusing? Do you get bored with your program? If any of these are a problem, it can be really helpful to have a conversation with a trainer, coach or nutritionist for some advice on where to start. Most professionals offer consultations to help you figure out what your first step should be.

Is your plan realistic?

Can you really run 3 miles every day and lift weights 5 times a week? Are you willing to give up certain foods?

What is your deal breaker? Figuring out how much time you can devote to your plan can help you decide how to proceed.

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on the end goal, which may seem overwhelming, try focusing on the steps to get there. As an example: This week I’ll add two servings of vegetables to my days. Today I will drink only water, no soda. This week I’ll walk on Monday and Wednesday.

This week I will do 20 squats…

Then add a new goal the next week.

Pretty soon you will have added lifestyle changes that can make all the difference.

Do you really “have your food under control”? Keep a food journal for a week or two logging everything you eat and drink. It can be very eyeopening. Are you eating enough fruits, vegetables, protein and healthy fats?

Do you fall prey to food marketing and diet/exercise myths? There is so much information available that it becomes daunting and confusing.

This is where an hour or two with a nutritionist, personal trainer and/or

lifestyle coach can be extremely valuable. Remember, you wouldn’t try to climb a mountain without help from a coach. You wouldn’t try to learn a new skill without a knowledgeable teacher. Enlist help. And remember, what works for a friend or family member may not necessarily work for you.

Pay attention to your emotions. Are you eating for comfort or out of boredom, or stress? Are you mindlessly eating as you prepare dinner for your family? Try to be mindful of why you are turning to food.

Remember, once you start the journey to your healthy lifestyle, celebrate your small successes, and cut yourself some slack. If you fall off the wagon, get back on. Take that first step and don’t give up!

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A clean home reduces stress and creates a welcoming environment for families and their guests. Most people wish they had more free time and Jeannie Cleaning can make that wish come true! They offer a variety of cleaning services that will leave your home sparkling! These cleaning professionals will make your home feel spring-fresh every visit using all-natural cleaning products that are biodegradable and derived from plant and Earth-sourced ingredients that are safe for people, pets and plants.

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music should be for everyone

The Helen Fox Gospel Music Center (HLFGMC) believes music is a pathway for success and excellence in all areas of life and should be for everyone, currently offering violin, viola, cello and piano lessons to youth on an ability to pay basis.

Lessons are provided to individuals having a desire to learn and are open to anyone in the community. In fact, HLFGMC has several adult students.

The primary focus, however, is on urban youth who have been identified as having an interest in music education but have little or no resources to access music instruction, instruments or practice facilities.

The importance of music education cannot be overemphasized. Research has demonstrated that music education expedites learning in other academic subjects and boosts students’ abilities useful in everyday life. Studies show that playing an instrument can improve reading and comprehension skills, math skills, language skills and IQ. Helen L Fox taught music lessons in the community at the Moss Piano Studio in the 1970’s, and continued teaching for over 30 years at her home and the homes of her students, enriching countless lives through lessons that extended far beyond music, to

faith, hope and love. Every student was expected to pay something, sometimes as little as one dollar – she believed her students would value their lessons more if they paid something.

Helen L. Fox passed away on August 14th, 2016 and just a few short months later, the Helen L. Fox Gospel Music Center began operations after years of planning. “It is our goal to honor and extend her legacy of service through the Helen L. Fox Gospel Music Center, where lessons in music and life will benefit generations to come,” said Helen’s son, Joseph Fox, Vice President and cofounder of the music center. Bridget Tucker Gonder, a self-described mentee and personal friend of Helen’s, is the President and cofounder.

The Helen L Fox Gospel Music Center began operations with four students in October 2016 and has since provided lessons to over 25 students, providing over 800 lessons and they continue to grow!

Volunteers are an important part of the HLFGMC mission; over 1,500 volunteer hours have been donated since their inception. They welcome individuals and groups to volunteer to improve the lives of the youth of the community. There are a number of ways to volunteer and you need not be

a musician to contribute. Volunteers can take on a variety of roles such as administrative, social media, newsletters or other outreach, fundraising, and other event planning. One such event is the summer music petting zoo in which students in the community are provided hands on exposure to a variety of musical instruments. They have the opportunity to see, touch and learn about instruments that perhaps they have not encountered previously.

You can submit a volunteer application online or feel free to call or email them at the contact information listed below.

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parenting myths As I ponder what you might like to know more about, I, like all technology savvy adults, ask Google “topic parents want to read about.” This list is long—ugh, not much help. One of the challenges in a brief article is, well, it’s brief and the work psychologists do on an everyday basis is typically more than “brief.” Ok, how about the BIG picture? Or the view from 30,000 feet above. So this time around let’s talk Myths about Parenting:

Myth #4: All this parenting-speak changes all the time. No, the basics of behavioral principles, respect, responsibility and the Golden Rule remain the core of parenting children of all ages.

Myth #5:

Myth #1:

Parenting comes naturally.

Wrong! Maybe nurturing comes naturally to some of us but not parenting because every child is his or her own set of half your DNA and half of the other parent’s DNA. Each child gets a different set of half the parents’ DNA so each child’s temperament, thought processes, development, physical characteristics differ.

Myth #2:

I turned out ok so I’ll just do what my parents did. This may be fine if you have really great parents with whom you agree 100% and think they were wonderful. A couple of things to think about: 1. are those things that you would like to improve on? 2. Has the world has changed since you were a kid? Think about the new challenge of how to talk with your teenager about your or other parents’ use of medical marijuana. The point here is that parenting is some-

thing to think “What kind of adult do I want to raise?” And it is not difficult to make minor changes in your parenting to address those things in your upbringing which you would like to improve on. Recently, one of my sons told me I make assumptions that his actions are affected by nervousness and worries. He was right, I do make assumptions. I’m working on that.

Myth #3:

Spanking is a form of parenting. All the evidence shows that aggression, even well thought out spanking, results in aggression in children. Anyone who suggests otherwise,

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is not grounded in actual evidence.

What “evidence-based” means in terms of parenting, psychology, medicine, is that there is a body of research evidence that shows an intervention or practice should be considered by the clinician in concert with the patient because it works. One example of evidence-based parenting books are Alan Kazdin’s books (e.g., The Everyday Parenting Toolkit, Parenting the Defiant Child) are based on research evidence at the Yale Child Study Center. Spanking results in children hitting other children. Period.

Parenting is all about children’s needs, not about parent’s needs. The ultimate goal of parenting is creating a human who can reasonably care for himself or herself, and who respects that you have a life, too.

Show your child that you value your relationships with others and yourself.

Children have a bottomless need for time and attention from parents; give them time focused on them completely (no computer, phone, television, other child, adult) and establish expectations for when you spend time with other people.

Myth #6: Children should be happy.

Generally, content, cared for, safe but not happy all the time. Many Americans suffer from this myth. Life has ups and downs. Happy all or most of the time is not the human condition.

For more on this topic, check out The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living, 2007.

Sheryl Lozowski-Sullivan, M.P.H., Ph.D

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health benefits in your own backyard As I stand at the edge of the large, brown patch of earth in front of me, I’m instantly dreading my decision to overschedule my afternoon. It’s nine in the morning, nearly 55 degrees, and the spike in humidity has the air smelling of soil and vegetation. I know that once I dig in it’ll be hard to pry myself away for afternoon client meet-

ings and appointments.

I fell in love with gardening 10 years ago when I turned to organic food to improve my health. My fresh-out-ofcollege budget didn’t get me very far at the grocery store so I began exploring the possibility of growing my own chemical-free produce. What started with a few pots and planter boxes on

my apartment balcony has turned into approximately 3,500 square feet for fruit and veggies on my family’s almost-acre of land in Kalamazoo.

If you’re not already itching to get your hands into the soil then please, allow me a few moments of your time.

I want to share with you the benefits that go beyond fresh food from the

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Aside from being an excellent lowimpact workout, gardening has been proven to provide potent stress relief.

NASA researchers found that nurturing seeds provides mental benefits to keep even astronauts sane and happy.

Getting your hands dirty also has the ability to cut the risk of heart attack and stroke by 30 percent, and beneficial bacteria that live in garden soil actually boost the immune system.

A garden plot helps fight climate change by creating green space that reduces greenhouse gasses, cuts down on the use of fossil fuels (you don’t have to mow it), and, if you have a compost pile, keeps food waste out of landfills. Growing your own food may also help you finally enjoy those foods you thought you’d never allow onto your plate. I can’t get my youngest daughter to eat a handful of fresh store-bought spinach in January, but she’s happy to gobble it down from the garden when it’s lush and green in May. Gardening doesn’t have to be a giant plot of land. It can be a few pots on the balcony of an apartment. The point is to take a break, slow down, and see how a little soil, water, and sunlight can transform not only a space or a landscape but a person, too.

Here’s to leaves on the trees, warmer breezes, and to growing something new this year. Cheers!

Meg Gernaat Owner of Kith + Company Creative

May 2019 There is an interesting article in the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter about the various kinds of nut butters available to consumers. I had no idea there were that many. As a kid growing up, there was only one and that was peanut butter, the kind that stuck to the roof of your mouth. But Jiff and Skippy came along and changed all of that and made peanut butter that you didn’t have to mix every time you wanted to make a PBJ sandwich. Now the mixthe-oil type is back in fashion and touted as a healthier alternative.

But how about almond, walnut, macadamia, and pistachio butters? How do they compare to peanut butter?

First a point of clarification, peanuts are not nuts; they’re legumes, as in beans. Chickpeas are also legumes, which make them more related to peanuts than almonds. And, yes, they do make a chickpea butter.

But back to the question, are some nut butters more nutritious than others. First, all nut butters are healthful, providing protein, some fiber (especially the crunchy version) and an array of vitamins and minerals. Even though they are high in fats, most of the fats are the kinds that improve cholesterol levels when substituted for saturated fat in the diet. Some nut butters vary slightly on nutritional value. Walnut butter, for example, is the richest in one omega 3 acid, while almond butter provides small amounts of calcium.

What is the liquid layer that forms on top of “natural” nut butters, you ask? It’s oil and you shouldn’t spill it

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start spreading the news, about nut butters, that is! out or else you will end up a dense block of nut matter that will be impossible to spread. The layer of oil forms because nut oil is lighter than nut solids and if the two are not mixed together the oil will rise to the top. Those nut butters that need no stirring are stabilized with an emulsifier. If you don’t want to do the stirring each time you open a jar, you can refrigerate it after thoroughly stirring.

Refrigerating the nut butter may also prevent it from going rancid.

There is reduced fat peanut butter on

the market. However, the word is the fat is replaced by corn syrup solids, sugar, or maltodextrin which are unhealthy substitutes for the good fats taken out. Ultimately, you’re better off eating the real thing; it’s better for you and it tastes better.

Despite all the benefits of nuts and nut butters, nut allergies are no joke.

In fact, some schools and airlines have banned all nuts and nut products. Fortunately, there are lots of nut-free alternatives to peanut and other nut butters. Here are some

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alternatives: Chickpea butter spread. It’s made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans) with added salt and a little sugar. It’s lower in fat than peanut butter, but also contains less protein.

Pumpkin seed butter. It’s similar to peanut butter but a little lower in protein. It’s an excellent source of magnesium and iron.

Sesame butter. Also known as tahini.

It’s a creamy spread made from sesame seeds that are hulled and lightly roasted. It’s a good source of calcium, iron, and zinc. However, sesame seed allergies are common.

Soynut butter. This spread tastes somewhat like peanut butter and has a similar fat, protein, and fiber content. It’s also a great source of plant protein. But soy allergies are also common.

Sunflower seed butter. This spread is also similar to peanut butter in flavor and texture and is an excellent source of magnesium and a good source of iron.

Watermelon seed butter. Yes, there is a spread made out of watermelon seeds. If you can find it, it’s a good source of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It’s been described as tasting like sweet cashew butter and earthy sesame. Interesting!

Well there you have it, another fact filled article to make you sound more fascinating at your next party.

Till next time, Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer

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Recipes Since asparagus was my mother’s most favorite vegetable on earth, I got to learn many things about this king of spring - and in minute detail!

My mother was so obsessed that she even tried to grow some from seed.

However, since this event occurred in 1960’s, Lord only knows where she obtained them, but she did!

Growing up eating asparagus, my sister, Nancy and I not only grew to have an affection for it but also found it funny that whenever we ate it, it would made our pee smell a bit like asparagus, too. Growing up, I discovered that asparagus doesn’t do this to everyone. However, a Harvard study

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The Asparagus Advantage! has determined that asparagus does indeed make urine smell vegetative but only some people have the DNA capable of detecting the aroma.

The researchers conducted two active studies that surveyed 6,909 men and women of European-American descent.

They found that 58% of men and 62% of women were unable to smell the urinary metabolites produced after asparagus consumption.

Reasoning that it likely lies within our genes, researchers were able to isolate 871 different genetic reasons why some people can›t smell the aroma that asparagus does add to our urine.

The science behind what creates the

smell is methanethiol and S-methyl thioesters, chemical compounds containing stinky sulfur - aka brimstone - that is produced when asparagus is digested. Apparently, only some of us are genetically “gifted” to notice its presence. The real question here is which group has the edge on asparagus – those that can or those that cannot detect it?

Fortunately, we all do benefit from the potential health benefits asparagus offers, which include a reduced risk of cancer, cognitive impairment and cardiovascular-related diseases.

I think my mother was smart to eat it – she lived to be eighty-eight years old – and I am oh-so-grateful that she introduced me to it, too!

Here in the Midwest, asparagus season is just starting. I got word from Beth Hubbard (at Corey Lake Orchards in Three Rivers, Michigan) that it looks to be a good year for asparagus and well-worth buying extra fresh spears to stock up the freezer, so you can access to its benefits all year long.

Here now are some easy ways for you to indulge in the asparagus advantage – Enjoy!

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Asparagus Au Gratin Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 20 minutes. Total Time 30 minutes Servings: 6.

Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups skim milk 2 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper, to taste 3 large potatoes, peeled 2 teaspoons minced garlic 8 ounces, fresh asparagus, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup diced red sweet pepper 4 ounces Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole or 4 - 6 individual ovenproof ramekins with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium stockpot over medium heat, bring

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milk and butter to a boil then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Meanwhile, slice potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds. When milk reaches a boil, drop slices into milk. Add garlic, bring to boiling then reduce heat to medium low; simmer, partly covered with a lid 8 minutes. Add asparagus and simmer 4 minutes more. Add red pepper and simmer another minute. Pour half the potato mixture into prepared casserole, filling casserole halfway OR divide mixture among prepared ramekins, filling each halfway. Sprinkle with cheese, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping. Pour on remaining potato mixture and top with reserved cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

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The Asparagus Advantage!

Utter-less Asparagus Alfredo Prep Time: 15 minutes. Cook Time: 15 minutes. Total Time 30 minutes Servings: 4.

8 ounces of your favorite egg pasta, cooked al dente 1-pound fresh asparagus 1/2-cup raw cashews 1/2-cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound raw medium or large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Lemon wedges for garnish (optional) Place pot of water on stove, bring to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, wash asparagus and remove woody end of stalks. In a large pan, add about an inch of water and bring to a boil. (Feel free to sprinkle in a bit of sugar and a pinch of salt, like Mom did). Once boiling, add asparagus, cover and remove from heat.

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Let pan rest for five minutes. Meanwhile, in a high-speed blender or food processor, combine cashews, water, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend until completely smooth. Remove asparagus from pan and place on cutting board to slice in pieces on the diagonal.

Drain pasta, pouring boiling water over shrimp. Cover shrimp and set bowl aside.

Return cooked and drained pasta to the pot, add in the cashew sauce and stir then add asparagus and cover. Return pan to stove over low. Meanwhile, stir then strain shrimp out of hot water and into the pot on stove. Combine well and gently heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, if desired. NOTE: If you don›t have a high-speed blender, soak cashews in the water for a few hours or overnight before blending to make sauce.

Asparagus Scramble Biscuits Asparagus Scramble Biscuits Prep Time: 5 minutes. Cook Time: 10 minutes. Total Time 15 minutes Servings: 6.

1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces of asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces 6 eggs, scrambled with whisk Salt and pepper 1/4 cup roasted sweet peppers, chopped 6 biscuits, halved 3 ounces shredded swiss Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet, place the bottom halves of all the

biscuits and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil then toss in asparagus and cook for one minute. Reduce heat to medium, then add eggs, salt and pepper. Stir then add in roasted peppers. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir, scraping bottom of pan, until no liquid remains. Spoon egg mixture over biscuit bottoms, top each with cheese, then pop it into a 350-degree oven to melt cheese. Remove from oven and place biscuit tops onto sandwiches. Turn oven off, then pop biscuits back into the oven for 5 minutes to finish/hold warm until serving.

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Environment

Back in March, I wrote about the research I performed at the National Center for Water Quality Research on Heidelberg University’s campus.

For those of you who did not read the March article, I used the Nutrient Tracking Tool (NTT) to model the effects of best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural land in the Maumee watershed. BMPs include planting cover crops, injecting fertilizers, and conservation tillage, among others.

The Maumee watershed, pictured below, feeds directly into the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB), which is the site of the most severe and frequent algal blooms in Lake Erie.

However, while working on this project, I performed similar research

using climate change models. Instead of looking at specific farms in the Maumee watershed, as I was doing with NTT, I researched the entire Maumee watershed and used climate change models to predict future nutrient (fertilizer) loading to Lake Erie from agricultural lands.

We used the climate change models to predict future daily precipitation, daily maximum temperature, and daily minimum temperature. We then used the data in a hydrological model to predict what would happen in the future if we did nothing to agricultural lands (everything stayed the same, including farmers with BMPs already in practice) and what would happen if BMPs were adopted more widely among farmers in the Mau-

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The graphs above demonstrate the disheartening results. The first column in both graphs represents the historical data for the region; the probability of seeing a severe bloom in any given year between 2002 and 2017 was 11%.

The second column in both graphs represent the model data; because the 12% of the model data was so close to the 11% of the historical data, the model data seems to be accurate (Note: each gray dot represents one climate change model, which can vary from one another widely, while the black bar is the average).

However, the third column of the first graph demonstrates that if no action was taken to apply BMPs to

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more agricultural lands, the probability of seeing a severe bloom in any given year between 2040 and 2060 would double. Even if BMPs were widely adopted, the probability of seeing a severe bloom would stay the same.

It seems like it’s a lost cause, but I see it more as an opportunity. We need the input of farmers, engineers, and innovators to create new agricultural techniques to reduce nutrient runoff from agricultural fields. Only then can we solve the problem of algal blooms in Lake Erie.

Judy Smith , Heidelberg University Student

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be ART ful “Just when the caterpillar thought that the world was over, it became a butterfly.” (English Proverb)

are so quick and easy to create and look absolutely adorable as embellishments. Clever uses for these butterflies are: place settings/table adornments, wedding/bridal shower decor, spring/summer wreaths, ornaments, framed wall hangings, garland/banners, graduation/birthday decor, gift wrapping/present topper and Mother’s Day bouquet (add wire stem).

Get ready to spread your wings… here we go in 2 easy-to-do steps!

Materials needed: paper . twine . hot glue . scissors . butterfly paper punch

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Change is the essence of life and sometimes we just need to embrace it and enjoy the process, trusting our unique journey. Let go of imagined limitations, find our truth and expand our awareness. New opportunities present themselves if we believe our wings already exist and all we need to do is fly.

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everything symmetrical. Each butterfly you make will have either 2 or 3 layers, your choice. You can pick up a butterfly paper punch locally at any craft store. I trash pick/ dumpster dive and find all my books used and give them a new purpose in life! Hmmm, reminds me of the quote by the Roman Imperial philosopher, Seneca: ”Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”

Step 2: Decide which layers you will combine and fold each butterfly in half lengthwise. Cut antennae and bottom off all. Determine length of twine needed by folding in half and twisting…glue to the center inner fold of top layer. (leave extra length for antennae & bottom) Glue the remaining 1 or 2 extra layers un-

derneath and spread wings to give a dimensional quality. You now have a beautiful representation of a butterfly, the symbol of new life.

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7-10am, (866) 501-3627 Saturdays, May 4,11,18,25 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational entertainers & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern, 10-11am, 381-5677 Saturday, May 4 Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library - Central 2-3:30pm, 342-9837 Saturdays, May 4,11,18 Live Music: Potter’s Lounge @ Four Points by Sheraton, 7-10pm Sunday, May 5 Vintage In The Zoo Market Kalamazoo Farmers Market site 10am-5pm, 303-5169 Sundays, May 5,12,19,26 Bell’s Eccentric Café - Team Trivia Doors open 5, Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332 Sundays, May 5,12,19,26 Professional Blues Jam Old Dog Tavern, 6-9pm, 381-5677 Monday, May 6 Book Club: Carry On by Lisa Fenn Parchment Community Library 6:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, May 7 Talk: Watanabe Shozaburo: Reinventing The Japanese Print Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Tuesday, May 7 & 21 Thread & Yarn Club Parchment Community Library 3:30-5pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, May 7 & 21 Threads & Beads Club Parchment Community Library 5-7:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesdays, May 7,14,21,28 Music Bingo at Old Burdick’s Wings West Bar & Grill, Noon-7pm, 343-0032 Tuesdays, May 7,14,21,28 Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation The People’s Church, Kalamazoo 7-8:30pm, 944-1575 Wednesday, May 8 “Thriver-Health Talks” Ascension Borgess Health Club 5:30-7pm, 381-1986 Wednesday, May 8 Music: Carrie McFerrin O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Wednesday, May 8 Workshop: Know Your Rights: Overview of laws protecting People with disabilities Disability Network S.W. Michigan 12:30-2pm, 345-1516 Wednesday, May 8 Kindleberger Conversations Share memories for the archives Parchment Community Library 6-7pm, 343-7747 Thurs., May 9 – Sat., May 11 Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale Kalamazoo County Expo Center Thurs., 11-7, Fri., 9-7, Sat., 9-4 Thursday, May 9 Music: Tom Duffield O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5566 Friday, May 10 Teen Night (Pizza, Pop, Art & Pals) Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 6-8pm, ($2 snack donation), 349-7775 Friday, May 10 Music: Dave Flanagan Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300 Friday, May 10 Chamber Music Concert Ladies Library, Kalamazoo 7:30pm, 344-3710 Saturday, May 11 Mother’s Day Market/Craft Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center 9am-3pm, 903-5820 Saturday, May 11 Art Detectives: Explore Colors For Ages 4-8 with an adult Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 10:30am, 349-7775 Saturday, May 11 Mayors’ City to City Ride Meet at Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail On Milham Rd., 324-9271 8:30am registration, ride 9am Sundays, May 12.19.26 Portage Farmers Market Portage Senior Center 10am – 2pm, 337-8899 Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day At The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 11am-4pm, 671-2510 Tuesday, May 14 Talk: West Michigan Area Show Juror Vera Grant Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Wednesday, May 15 Book Discussion: Dark Side Of the Boom by Georgina Adam Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 2pm, 349-7775

Wednesday, May 15 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, May 16 Parchment Town Hall Meeting Parchment Community Library 7pm, 343-7747 Thursday, May 16 Music: Megan Dooley O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Fri. & Sat., May 17-18 Kalamazoo Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale Kalamazoo County Expo Center Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-3pm Friday, May 17 Music: Dow Family Band Boatyard Brewing Co. 6-9pm, 226-0300 Saturday, May 18 Birding 101: Tips & Tricks Donuts & Coffee Parchment Community Library 10:30-Noon, 343-7747 Saturday, May 18 Music: Devon Yeider Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300 Saturday, May 18 The Funicular – show up with your wheels & helmet to race up Grant St., Davis St. Park, Kal. 9am-11am, (570) 592-4275 Monday, May 20 Mystery Book Club: Light Thickens by Ngaio Marsh Parchment Community Library 6:30-7:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, May 21 Talk: West Michigan Area Show Artists Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Saturday, May 25 Kal. Ballroom Academy Dance Lessons Boatyard Brewing Co. 6:30-9:00, 226-0300 Sunday, May 26 Outdoor Concert: Dunnemans Klines Resort, S. of Vicksburg Bring chairs & snack to share 6:30pm, donations accepted Tuesday, May 28 Alison Watson, Dir., MI Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775 Friday, May 31 Music: St. Joe Jack Live Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300