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Remember When Kalamazoo Stove & Furnace Company
“A Kalamazoo Direct to You,” Kalamazoo Stove’s
trademark slogan, made Kalamazoo, a household name around the world. Founded in 1902, the company began in a small shop at 651 Rochester Avenue (just off Gibson) in downtown Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo Stove & Furnace Company was one of the most popular manufacturers of home stoves, ranges and furnaces in the country. Their superior standards for design, application, practicality and workmanship made them the leader of their time. The kitchen stove was the center of family life in the early to mid 1900’s
- Kalamazoo Stove Company understood this and produced stoves that had character - with white or buff enamel on the front and sides, a vast black cooktop and a double warming oven on top and carried the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. During their heyday in the 1930’s they produced 100,000 stoves and ranges a year and employed 2,700 at their 13-acre factory. At various times during their 50 years in business, the company sold other appliances ranging from vacuum cleaners to washing machines. However, their stoves and furnaces were what they were known for worldwide. The slogan, “A Kalamazoo Direct to You,” coined by Marco Mor-
row, reflects the principles of the firms founders in dealing directly with the customers and eliminating the middleman – saving them 1/3 to ½ at factory prices. Customers simply requested a catalog and mailed in their order form directly to the factory. The mailing room at Kalamazoo Stove received more mail each day than most post offices. For delivery speed and freight savings, they opened warehouses in Utica, New York and Akron, Ohio. Customers could try the stoves for 30 days before purchasing and easy payment plans were offered – they could enjoy their range or heater with a $5 down payment and a year to pay. In their 1933 catalog, you could purchase a popular model, the Kazoo Steel Range for only $51.55 - $5 down and $5 a month. After WWII many large appliance stores sprang up who undersold, undercut and out advertised Kalamazoo Stove Company, who refused to bend their standards of excellence. The appliance giants offering inferior products at bargain basement prices eventually forced the company out of business in the early 1950’s. The business was sold to Nash/Kelvinator in 1952 and the parts department continued for 5 more years. In 1957 the former parts & service supervisor at Kalamazoo Stove began his own operation, Kalamazoo Parts Service, to continue furnishing replacement parts for the stoves – filling 600 orders a week from every state and many foreign countries. The business
thrived for ten years last stoves were Although Kalamazoo
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Company has been gone for many years, their famous slogan, as well as thousands of former employees and customers, keep its memory alive. Jackie Merriam
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overwintering houseplants & container plants Bringing Houseplants Indoors
If you had your houseplants outside for the summer season, you may have seen a big growth spurt! Now is the time to repot them into a pot 2” larger than the one they were previously in. Be sure to use top quality soil; never garden soil. We recommend Fertilome Ultimate Potting Soil, which is lightweight and will help prevent houseplant overwatering. After repotting, put them in the brightest spot you have. Some leaves will fall off initially, but they usually recover soon after they’ve been moved. When bringing houseplants in, spray them with Eight Houseplant spray to eliminate bringing insects into the home that might get onto your other houseplants. Also, put Bonide Houseplant Systemic into the soil so that any insect eggs that were laid will not hatch. Be sure to continue feeding houseplants year ‘round – we recommend Bonide Houseplant Food. Then sit back and enjoy your plants! They not only provide beauty,
but also help clean the air in your home that you breathe.
Keeping Container Plants Over the Winter
Some container plants will make beautiful houseplants for the winter. Some may only look good for part of the winter. What do you have to lose? Enjoy them for a while and toss out when they get too leggy. Some examples that I have been successful with are Polka Dot Plant, Ornamental Peppers, Mona Lavender and Lemon Coral Sedum. Be sure to follow the instructions above for houseplants for repotting and spraying for insects when bringing them indoors. All containerized plants that are considered hardy in our zone can spend the winter outdoors, but you do need to take a little special care to keep them safe and comfortable as temperatures drop. Despite their hardiness, winter is still a challenging season, but it is possible to keep your container plants healthy until the days grow longer and warmer again.
Options to Overwinter Your Container Plants
During a recent 5-day unexpected hospital stay at Munson Hospital in Traverse City with my stepdad, who was recovering from congestive heart failure, and my mom who wouldn’t leave his side, I had plenty of time to ponder life. Our “room with a view,” overlooked the top level of the parking ramp. Unable to sleep, I sat looking out the window and noticed only a single vehicle in the far corner. I must have dozed off, because when I looked out
the window again, there was a flurry of activity – it was just about shift change and the staff was rapidly filling up the top level of the parking ramp. I enjoyed “people watching” and imagined their lives. Some were rapidly walking with a purpose, while others were juggling tote bags and trying not to spill their morning coffee. Watching all of the people rushing about, I couldn’t help but think how lucky they were. They may have complaints about how busy or tired they are, but the fact of the matter is that they are able to keep up with the pace of everyday life. My sister and I discussed how our usual life challenges seemed so trivial as compared with the stresses of our loved one’s failing health and all of the challenges that this presents. The moral of my column is simply this: Enjoy and appreciate every moment of your crazy busy life - because, it can change at any moment!
reduce light as well, helping plants stay dormant in winter. It will still be necessary to use mulch, shredded leaves or hay around and in-between pots for insulation. Rodent control, such as Havahart traps, may be necessary when using this method.
Watering Container Plants in Winter
Make sure that plants go into the winter with moist soil so that there is water available to plant roots. Check soil moisture occasionally, never allowing it to dry completely. It is also a very good idea to spray needled and broadleaf evergreens with an antidesiccant. This acts as a protective coating for plant foliage and stems as it helps them retain moisture. With just a little care and forethought, you can easily prepare containers for winter without risking the plants you have so carefully cultivated. Terrie Schwartz Wedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center
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Bury the pot, with the plant in it, in the garden and remove the pot following spring. This will help insulate the root system, preventing it from freezing solid and killing the root system. Place containerized plants in an unheated garage but along a heated wall. This is an excellent method for very large pots or porous pots that tend to break apart from the constant cycle of freezing and thawing, and so would not be very hardy if buried. For extra root protection and insulation, wrap the pots in plastic bubble wrap or wrap an old comforter or quilt around the pots. Group pots together along the sunny side of your house or shed. If this area is windy, create a windscreen with stakes and burlap. Place bales of straw or hay around the perimeter of the grouping up against the pots to further protect plants from cold winds. Fill in areas between pots with mulch, shredded leaves, grass clippings or hay for insulation. Lay evergreen branches or place a layer of mulch on top of the pots for additional protection. Use a cold frame covered with plastic to help control temperatures and
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home decor the holiday table
Holiday time can be stressful with an abundance of personalities around the table, which can make hosting a bit nerve wracking at times. But take solace in the fact that every family has drama. No holiday dinner would be complete or memorable without it. To help bring in the holiday cheer, set the tone of your meal with festive, thoughtful touches and engaging ideas that will put your friends and family in the holiday mood. You’ll be directing their focus on what really matters ~ love, togetherness and thankfulness.
Table Cloths - Instead of opt-
ing for the traditional tablecloth, consider a series of table runners. One long table runner can be placed across the center of table, which makes for a beautiful statement. There are many options for how to use table runners. I like to run three additional shorter runners over the center runner to define each place setting.
Center Stage - The center
of your table is your opportunity to make a truly festive display, but if removing your centerpiece during mealtime isn’t your plan, its necessary to keep it low and simple. Keep in mind that the airspace above your table, anywhere from 8” to 24”, should be clear for comfortable conversation. If you can’t part with your elaborate tall vases of branches and evergreens, just be prepared for placing them in
another space during mealtime.
On the Table - Acorns &
Branches Bringing the beauty of greenery indoors will make the room feel festive, smell wonderful and can be inexpensive as well. Cuttings of evergreen, bare branches and twigs arranged in glass vessels are simply beautiful. Acorns and pinecones dipped in metallic paints add a bit of glam and the unexpected. Simple items, which are easy on the eye and easy on the budget, become glorious when used in repetition. Don’t forget the beauty of candles on your table. The flickering light adds ambiance. Whether nestled in the center of your table or a scattering of flickering glass votives across the table, you are surely going to make a statement.
Favors & Mementos - Use an ornament or a mini potted plant placed on each plate as a seat assignment that also serves as a gift for them to take. Tie on a ribbon with their name for a personalized touch. A meaningful family photo framed and printed in black and white is a thoughtful memento for your guest to take as well. These items that can be purchased at the dollar store and photo copied at your local printer or even ordered online.
Table Service - Whether a
formal plated service for your guests
or a casual family style meal, planning out placement of the platters and additional accouterments is essential. A sideboard is a good way to keep second helpings within reach. If you don’t have a sideboard, use your kitchen island or a folding table. Any surface can double as a sideboard for a holiday meal, making the function of your meal more comfortable for guests.
Get Personal - A long ribbon of paper with their name handwritten or typed on one side and a personal message, memory or kind statement on the reserve is a fun and thoughtful idea for creating a seat assignment. It will make the moment they find their seat memorable and special for your guest.
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stead of the personal message, use a ribbon of paper to offer a question, such as “What is your favorite holiday memory?” It will provide an opportunity to get the conversation flowing, especially if your guests are not well acquainted with one another. Your friends and family may or may not remember the beauty of your holiday decor, but they will absolutely remember how the experience
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Helping Pets Stay Warm and Healthy This Winter
Even if your dog loves the wintertime and snow, you should still prepare them for the cold. Many people think that because their pets have fur, they can handle almost any cold weather - not so! Winter
walks and outdoor time: Walks can be easier on your dog (and you) during the later morning or early afternoon, when temperatures are a little warmer. Ears, paws, and tails are all susceptible to frostbite. Don’t leave him outdoors for long periods of time. Frostbite is not always obvious; watch for signs of pale or gray skin. If you notice whining, shivering, or appearing anxious then it’s time to bring the dog in. Wipe those paws please! You should trim the hair that grows between her pads to prevent ice buildup. Winter salt can hurt and burn your dog’s pads and is toxic, so wipe her paws or consider booties. Get cozy: Place your dog’s bed in a warm spot away from drafts, cold tile, or uncarpeted floors. And remember that space heaters and fireplaces pose a major threat. Supplements: Help prevent dry, flaky skin by adding a skin and coat supplement to your dog’s food. Coconut oil is a good
natural moisturizer. Ask your vet about joint supplements. Mas agua por favor: Remember hydration is very important for your dog’s health. My coat please … Little dogs or dogs with thin coats or short fur may need a coat or sweater. Chihuahuas, greyhounds, and whippets are examples of dogs that need extra layers Kara Harmsen
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our feline friends might try to claim, they do need extra consideration when the weather outside is frightful, especially if they’re cats who live exclusively out of doors. Outdoor cats often need winter help from their human friends: dry food, reliable sources of water, and shelters that can keep them warm and dry. It’s also important to remember the hazards of snow melt (which can be poisonous) and antifreeze (which is both toxic and attractive to cats and dogs), as well as the hazards of cars parked outside, which can be seen as warm, sheltered places to nap. For more information, please check out Alley Cat
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1700s men’s high heels Vintage seems to be more popular than ever these days. People of all ages are showing interest in vintage styles and trends, searching for those hard to find items, or even checking out reproduction vintage styles in the big box stores. Why is this? What is fueling this interest in vintage style? Of course there has always been a
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vintage style that has spread to the wider population. One theory is the rise of the internet. The internet has made it possible to see what everyday people and celebrities are wearing across the globe and has helped spread this vintage style trend. Fashion cycles are moving faster than ever, for example, making the ‘90s trends popular even though it wasn’t that long ago. A lot of people in their twenties now were kids in the 90’s, so they only know what this decade looks like from pictures or distant memories. This creates nostalgia, much like how some of us watched the sitcom “Happy Days” growing up in the 70’s and we’re attracted to the ‘50s styles. There is a romance to looking at a decade you weren’t a part of and discovery what you love and what suits your style. It helps that we live in an age where people can shop true vintage at a wide variety of curated vintage stores, where in the past shoppers relied primarily on thrift stores. This makes the search for high quality and unique vintage easier for shoppers who are looking for hot trends and can’t or don’t
1950s pumps want to spend a good amount of time thrifting. On the other hand, thrift store shopping is more popular and accepted than ever. If you love the search, you won’t mind spending time looking for that perfect vintage item, and there are many types of thrift stores to accommodate your search! People are learning how to wear vintage, and this has helped popularize the vintage trend too. This could be in part because of the internet and seeing what works for others, but also because people are seeing that anything goes. They’re not afraid to mix and match items from varied decades, using bold colors and patterns, and mixing new and old. It’s fashionable to have fun and be bold. Wearing vintage that no one else owns gives the wearer a sense of individuality. It’s ok to be different, and that’s always the best kind of trend. Sustainability can also be a major influence for those who buy vintage. Many vintage items are of superior quality compared to the mass produced items of today. Fabrics, workmanship, location where the item was created and overall quality are all appreciated in a whole new way by today’s vintage shoppers. Even back in the ‘80s, they weren’t trying to bust out thousands of pants at one time. Those high waisted mom
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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love The Proposal
The Library Book
“A disastrous public wedding proposal results in a chance meeting between Nik and Carlos. What follows is a delightfully humorous and sweet story about two people falling for each other while remaining seemingly unaware of their blossoming romance. The book sets itself apart by portraying a selfaware, feminist woman who enjoys positive relationships with female friends. An engaging and upbeat multicultural romance.”
“An investigation of the fire that devastated the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986 evolves into a page-turning history of the immense impact libraries and books have had throughout time. Profoundly moving and enlightening, and a clear call to readers to appreciate and support their libraries. For readers who enjoy high-quality narrative nonfiction.”
by Susan Orlean
by Jasmine Guillory
LaNiesha Bowles, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Jesica Sweedler DeHart, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA
Virgil Wander
The Clockmaker’s Daughter: A Novel
by Leif Enger
by Kate Morton
“Events that occurred in the late 19th century at Birchwood Manor cast their shadows over the next 150 years, with various mysterious voices explaining how those events affected their lives. Attentive readers will be rewarded as clues are revealed. Atmospheric and perfect for gothic fiction fans of Sarah Waters and Beatriz Williams.” Virginia Holsten, Vinton Public Library, Vinton, IA
“Virgil Wander survives a car crash with some speech and memory problems, and encounters a kite-flying stranger searching for information about his long-lost son. Enger explores and intricately layers the feelings and stories of an entire town full of people, each trying to survive their own life-changing experiences. A good pick for readers who enjoy quirky characters and for fans of Kent Haruf.” Elizabeth Isabelle, DeKalb County Public Library System, DeKalb, GA
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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series the extraordinary adventure of helping Grandma Lori accomplish her big dream. If you think it’s too late to accomplish one of your dreams, take a long time with these pictures and think again. We will be rooting for you! Jane & Ellen Knuth
Grandma,” with the main goal to get her to the high Alps and back in one piece. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we pulled it off. Family vacations are wonderful and stressful for the same reason: you share the experience with people that you care about. On this trip, because we had the matriarch of the family along, those back at home were looped in via social media and text updates and--to the amazement of my grandmother--
A World Away
Ellen: Last month, I was lucky to accompany my 92 year-old grandmother on her dream vacation to Switzerland. Considering her age and the destination, this was a bit of an undertaking; in fact, five of us were organized into a sort of “Task Force
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FaceTime. Watching one of her granddaughters pop up on a small screen to converse and share the sights while we walked down a glacial valley was astonishing to her. The appearance of her daughter-in-law on an I-phone for video conversation as we relaxed in our rented house was equally confusing. With the “power the internet,” our family vacation expanded beyond the taskforce. Jane: We are including two photos this month, in place of our usual single shot. This way, all our Good News Paper friends can share in
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Loaves and fishes benefit concert november 17th, 6 - 10pm trinity lutheran church
504 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo ADMISSION: by cash donation or by a gift of non-perishable food items
grass, blues, and original songs.”
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The Kzoo Folklife Organization in partnership with the Kalamazoo Area Loaves and Fishes Organization, is pleased to present the 21st Annual Benefit Concert. Featuring an evening of top quality, acoustic music performances. The focus of this event is to raise funds and food donations for needy families and individuals in the Kalamazoo County area. The concert features top name local and regional performers. This year musicians will include:
Joel Mabus
“Joel Mabus is one of contemporary folk music’s most eclectic performers. A skilled guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin player and melodic songwriter, Mabus has played everything from traditional folk tunes to blue-
The Out of Favor Boys Trio delivers a mix of the band’s original music along with classic and contemporary blues favorites. The more intimate instrumentation (acoustic guitars and saxophone) allow the trio to delve into other genres of music, including pop, rock and country, which highlights the band’s diverse influences.
Remix
Remix is a collection of the youngest members in the Mall City Harmonizers. They have been singing together for almost 4 years. Since they started singing together, they’ve won first place in the Bush League Contest in October of 2015 as well as the West Michigan’s Got Talent Contest in March of 2016KFO - dedicated the to preservation and promotion of live acoustic music in the greater Southwest Michigan area
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Carrie McFerrin and Matt Borr
Matthew Borr and Carrie McFerrin have been making music for five years after meeting at a music festival near Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have crafted Folk, Americana and pop influenced songs that are original, yet reminiscent of traditional styles.
Somewhere in Time
Classic songs and music from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s make up the repertoire of what the band members refer to as the “Golden Age of Music”. Drawing on a diverse list of popular hits, “Somewhere In Time” crosses through the genres of jazz, show tunes, big band swing and traditional classics.
The Clearwaters
For several years Jeff and Sheila Clearwater have been playing in Southwest Michigan in a variety of bands and at a number of venues. Currently, aside from their duo they are part of the 5 piece band Clearwater/Burza Project. Sheila also plays with the classical guitar tri Triptych. Come join us for an awesome evening of great music and to support this worthy cause. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. The event will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church located at 504 South Westnedge. Parking is available in the rear of the church. Doors will open at 6:00 pm.
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Kalamazoo Valley’s
2018-19 Visiting Writer Series An impressive list of authors will speak at Kalamazoo Valley Community College this year during the annual Visiting Writer Series. All Visiting Writer events are open to the public and take place in the Student Commons Theater, Room 4240, at the Texas Township Campus. Craft talks begin at 10 a.m. and readings are held at 2:15 p.m. On Tuesday, November 13, authors Thisbe Nissen and Jay Baron Nicorvo will visit campus. Nissen is an associate professor in the Department of English at Western Michigan University. Her husband, Nicorvo, is also an author and has taught at Eckerd College, Emerson College, and Western Michigan University. Nissen has written two novels, The Good People of New York (Knopf, 2001) and Osprey Island (Knopf, 2004), and a story collection, Out of the Girls› Room and into the Night (University of Iowa Press, 1999, Winner of the John Simmons Short Fiction Award). She is also the coauthor with Erin Ergenbright of The Ex-Boyfriend Cookbook, a collection of stories, recipes and art collages. Her fiction has been published in The Iowa Review, The American Scholar, Story, Seventeen, The Virginia Quarterly Review, StoryQuarterly, Glimmer Train, NANO Fiction, and Quick Fiction, and anthologized in The Iowa Award: The Best Stories 1991-2000 and Best American Mystery Stories 2008. Her nonfiction has appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Preservation and The Believer, and is featured in several essay anthologies. Nicorvo is the author of a novel, The Standard Grand (St. Martin›s Press), picked for IndieBound›s Indie Next List, Library Journal›s Spring 2017 Debut Novels Great First Acts, and named a best book of the year by The Brooklyn Rail. He›s published a poetry collection, Deadbeat (Four Way Books), and his nonfiction, twice named «Notable» in Best American Essays, can be found in Salon, The Baffler, The Iowa Review, and The Believer. His writing has been featured on NPR and PBS NewsHour. He›s served as an editor at PEN America, the literary magazine of the PEN American Center, and at Ploughshares. He spent years as membership
director of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses. Poet, essay and nonfiction writer Aimee Nezhukumatatlhil visits on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. During the 2016-17 academic year, Nezhukumatathil was the John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at The University of Mississippi. She is now professor of English and teaches environmental literature and poetry writing in the MFA program of the University of Mississippi. Kalamazoo native Bonnie Jo Campbell is the last speaker in this year’s series. She’ll visit Kalamazoo Valley on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 and students across campus will read Campbell’s book Once Upon a River. Campbell is the author of the National Bestselling novel Once Upon a River (Norton, 2011), a river odyssey
with an unforgettable16-yearold heroine, which the New York Times Book Review calls “an excellent American parable about the consequences of our favorite ideal, freedom.” Her first novel, Q Road, delves into the lives of a rural community where development pressures are bringing unwelcome change in the character of the land. Campbell’s critically-acclaimed short fiction collection American Salvage (Wayne State University Press, 2009) was finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critic’s Circle Award. The collection consists of 14 lush and rowdy stories of folks who are struggling to make sense of the twenty-first century. Campbell’s collection Women and Other Animals, won the AWP prize for short fiction, and details the lives of extraordinary females in rural and
small town Michigan. Her story “The Tattoo” is included in the anthology Shadow Snow, a tribute to Ray Bradbury. Her story “The Smallest Man in the World” was awarded a Pushcart Prize and her story “The Inventor, 1972” was awarded the 2009 Eudora Welty Prize from Southern Review. She is a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow. Norton published her newest book of stories, Mothers, Tell Your Daughters, in the fall of 2015. Kalamazoo Valley’s “About Writing” series is organized by instructor Julie Stotz-Ghosh and offers students and the public the opportunity to talk with professional writers and listen to their work. For more information, contact Julie Stotz-Ghosh at jstotzghosh@kvcc.edu.
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Local Handprint was created as a way to highlight people and place who celebrate and support giving back to the local community. Think of your ‘local handprint’ much like you would a ‘carbon footprint’. How do you and the places you support benefit the very community you are a part of? Facebook: Local Handprint, Website: Handmadekalamazoo.com/ Local-Handprint, Instagram: Local_Handprint. When we think about our local handprint, we think about community first. Last week we had the honor of attending an event organized by the Organic Gypsy at Green Gardens in Battle Creek, where Bridgett and
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Bridgett Blough, owner of the Organic Gypsy lives and breathes farm fresh organics. Born and raised on a farm, she has valued locally grown produce for decades. She has lived in cities across America and spent summers in rural Alaska, gaining cultural perspective and varied food experiences. If you are looking for a truly unique and pleasant food experience, the Winter Solstice Feast, a multiple course long table dinner will be held on Friday, December 21st at a secret location (announced only to ticket holders the day before the event). To learn more about Bridgett’s work, visit http://theorganicgypsy.com Melissa Al-Azzawi
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c0-parenting like a boss! I don’t know how, in this day and age, there seems to be this stigma around divorced parents. “Oh you’re divorced? What’s your parenting schedule? Wait, what? It’s flexible? You talk about it and even blend your families together for events? That doesn’t seem healthy. Isn’t that confusing? That’s just... I mean... That’s different.” Yep, pretty much every conversation that I’ve had with people who find the concept of co-parenting and blended families mind-boggling. Divorce is often ugly. It leaves the children feeling confused and worried about taking sides and how to act in different households. And if you add new family members to the mix, either half or step siblings, the dynamic
becomes even fuzzier for the child brain.
Co-parenting isn’t for everyone. But if there is a chance you can make it work, do it. It’s wonderful. It helps your child see you are all still a team. They won’t
be as likely to manipulate one over the other with the “mom lets me do
that!” if they know you communicate freely with each other and have the same goals and expectations. The key to success is putting aside any past hurt and anger and recognize that your child’s needs trump that emotion. They need to feel secure and not a pawn in a game. If you can do that and be civil and spend some time as a group unit, modeling appropriate adult behavior, then what is stopping you? You have to sit and explain to the child(ren) that this doesn’t mean mom and dad are getting back together. However, we both love you so much and want you to see that even though grown-ups may not live together anymore, or even have other families now too, we get along because you are important. Take it from me; with dedication and compromise, co-parenting can be a dream. The common interest is the child(ren) the divorced couple had together. So be sure to keep that understanding in the forefront, you just start small and work your way up. Go to their sporting events and interact in a civil manner. Go grab ice cream all together after the game. Then move to dinners. Random meets at
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the park, movies, etc. If all you can handle is parent-teacher conferences and civil conversation at the ballpark, that’s understandable. Whether you spend your social time together or not, continue to make decisions together in the kids’ best interest, not yours. I want to close with this advice – You brought another human in the world with hopes they would become a good, contributing member in society with some balance and lots of love for others. You - Mom and Dad, are their teachers from day one. They see everything. They feel everything. They believe you are the sun of their world. Use that gift, that power, to grow them into those gorgeous blooms. So if the relationship doesn’t work, don’t take that gift and make them a chess piece. Be the teacher. Best of luck! Arlene Kemp, LMSW Integrated Behavioral Health Psychological Services www.ibhps.com
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Cold Turkey!
Recipes All the work that goes into that Thanksgiving turkey can pay off in more ways than just the big feast, especially when you have recipes that make great use of that cold turkey! From the crisp breezes that caress our cheeks to the crunching of fallen leaves beneath our feet, every aspect of autumn is enhanced by a stillness that offers up a more soothing beat. The warm, roaring fires that seem to pop, spark and flicker with a liquidus glow – whether real or on a screen for show - add a special ambiance to the string of special holidays that fill our hearth with family and friends and
wonderful things to eat. Now that the official 2017-18 winter holidays are in full swing, many of us are feeling the stress that all of it can bring. This is especially true when it comes to those Thanksgiving leftovers, which often stress us more than the meal did itself! Hoping to relieve some of that stress, I looked for some leftover turkey ideas across the Internet and found a marvelous person in Malabar, Florida - Marion Myers – who offers a blog just bursting with fresh ideas! Hit with “Empty Nest” syndrome, Marion turned to writing a food blog to help ease the emptiness
her daughter, Madison left in her life when she went off to college. “It felt like that day I left her at kindergarten all over again,” Marion sighed then added, “only a million times worse!” Starting her blog, “Life Tastes Good” in 2012, Myers said it was first just all about her, but has grown to include so much more! “I hope my work inspires others to eat at home,” she said, “and to experience great new flavors while saving time and money too! Once you make cooking a habit, you›ll be amazed at how easy it is and you might even like it!” A girl after my own heart, I was impressed with what Marion’s has
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on her blog and I also appreciate her photographs, too! Being the sweet woman that she is, Marion agreed to kindly provide me with some turkey leftover recipes from her blog to help you have stress-free ways to prepare your leftovers. To read and see even more of Marion’s work, check out her Facebook page and her blog at: ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com Here now to tastefully transform those leftovers with ease are some of Marion’s ways to go cold turkey. Enjoy! Recipes and photos by ourlifetastesgood. blogspot.com
Turkey Taco Bites 2/3-cup sour cream 1/2-cup chunky salsa, drain off excess liquid 1-tablespoon taco seasoning (or more to taste) 6 soft taco size flour tortillas (8” size) 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1/2 pound thinly sliced turkey breast (at least 6 slices) Cilantro for garnish (optional) Combine 2/3-cup sour cream, 1/2-cup chunky salsa, and 1-tablespoon taco seasoning. Give it a taste and add more taco seasoning if desired. Spread about 2 tablespoons of sour cream
mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle some shredded cheese on top. Cover with turkey slices. I had large pieces of turkey and used 2 slices per tortilla. Roll each tortilla up tightly and wrap in saran wrap. Refrigerate over night. In the morning, remove saran wrap, slice, and arrange on serving tray. Cover and refrigerate until ready to party. Alternately, deep-fry or bake if you want to serve hot. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired and serve with remaining sour cream mixture. Yield: 36 bites. Prep Time: 10 mins. Total time: 10 mins.
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Turkey Grilled Cheese with Cranberry Brie 2 slices of thick cut bread 1-tablespoon butter, softened 3-4 ounces leftover Thanksgiving turkey 1-2 tablespoons leftover Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce (or your favorite canned sauce) 2-3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed Heat a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating up, slice the cheese, butter the bread evenly all over, and have the turkey and cranberry sauce handy, because this will move quickly. Once the skillet is sufficiently heated, place one slice of bread buttered side down in the hot skillet. Listen to the beautiful sound of
that sizzle, but not for too long, or else your bread will burn and that will be sad. Top the bread slice with a couple slices of turkey and salt it as needed, then spoon on a tablespoon or two of cranberry sauce, and top that with the brie cheese. I use about 2-3 ounces of cheese per sandwich, but this is not rocket science folks, so use what looks good to you. Top the cheese with the other slice of bread, buttered side up, then lift up the sandwich just a bit to see how the toasting is coming along. Once you’ve built the sandwich, the bottom slice of bread should be nicely toasted, but I like to check before flipping it over just in case I was moving at lightning speed for
a change ;) When the bottom slice of bread is toasted to your liking, carefully flip it over to toast the top side of bread. It only takes about a minute to get nicely toasted. This will also warm the inside ingredients of the sandwich and melt the cheese nicely. You’ll be able to see the cheese melting while you are toasting the bread. When the sandwich is toasted to your liking on both sides and the cheese is nice and melted, remove it from the skillet to a cutting board. Cut in half and enjoy! Yield: 1 Sandwich; Prep Time: 5 mins. Cook time: 2 mins. Total time: 7 mins.
Turkey Noodle Soup 2 quarts water 2 tablespoons vegetable base 1 turkey carcass 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 onion sliced 1-cup egg noodles, uncooked 2 cups leftover turkey 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 2 teaspoons dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste Mix 2 quarts water with 2 tablespoons vegetable base (you can use 2 quarts vegetable stock in place of
the water and veggie base) and pour into an 8-quart stock pot. Add turkey carcass and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat as necessary to maintain simmer. Simmer for 1-2 hours. Remove the turkey bones. Strain if necessary to get all the bones. Add the veggies, noodles, turkey meat, and seasoning. Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to an hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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ladies this is all about you! part 3 This the third and last in a series of articles that deals with the wellness issues unique to women. The previous two articles dealt with wellness issues related to women, namely type 2 Diabetes. Nowadays, most women can expect to live one-third to one-half of their lives past menopause; these can be among the most satisfying years of life. However, menopause is not without its issues. The majority of menopausal women that I train complain about weight gain and how the weight appears to concentrate around the hips and waist. However, there are other symptoms, including insomnia, hot flashes, headache, fatigue, irritability, and joint pain. While every woman’s condition is unique, it can be safely said that good nutrition and a physically active lifestyle are good bets for managing these symptoms. There is ample evidence that this two-pronged approach can help. How, you may ask? Let me explain. The mood-elevation, tension relieving effects of aerobic exercise can reduce depression and anxiety. What is aerobic exercise? It’s exercise that elevates the heart rate. Examples are brisk walking, dancing (like Zumba),
indoor cycling (Spinning), swimming, jogging, jumping rope (when tolerated), and utilizing indoor exercise equipment such as rowing machines and stair climbers. Aerobic exercise also promotes the loss of abdominal fat, a common place for postmenopausal weight gain. A second component of exercise is strength training and doing exercise that is weight bearing. Around age 30, a woman begins to lose roughly 1% of her muscle mass every year. Therefore, strength training not only helps to retain muscle mass, it also stimulates bones to retain the minerals that keep them dense and strong, thereby preventing the onset and progression of osteoporosis. These effects of exercise, along with improved cholesterol levels and physical fitness, work together to help prevent heart disease. If a woman has been exercising consistently before reaching menopause, she has already gained health benefits. Aerobic activity during childbearing years reduces the risk of breast cancer, which is more prevalent after menopause. She will also have gained a jumpstart on her bone health since strength training exercises may have increased the density and strength of her bones.
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To reap the benefits of exercise, a balanced program of cardiovascular conditioning to reduce the risk of heart disease, strength training to decrease the risk of osteoporosis, and flexibility to maintain a range of motion and prevent injury are essential. Consistency is important. Strive to be moderately active for at least 30 minutes a day, or at least most days of the week, every week. One of the comments I frequently hear from women is “but I hate to exercise!” I get that. Starting an exercise program can result in some mild muscle soreness. However, most women do not give an exercise program sufficient time for the benefits to materialize. It really takes a good month. The best advice I can give to address that is to get a “buddy.” Women are far more social than men when it comes to exercise. They are also more supportive to each other. Doing it together can be the basis of a lasting friendship. I haven’t spent a lot of time on
nutrition during menopause, but good nutrition is critical to successfully navigating through this stressful time. Managing consumption of sugar is very important since it appears to be in almost all processed foods. Some food labels have the number of grams of “added sugar” on them but not all. But look for “added sugar”, not necessarily the total amount of sugar. Added sugar to a daily diet should not exceed 24 grams. However, even plain yogurt has more sugar than you would think, but this is lactose, a natural component of cow’s milk products. Staying with as much fresh fruit and vegetables as feasible is always the best bet. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Remember, movement is medicine. Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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“Start each day with a grateful heart. Let our lives be full of both thanks and giving. There is always something to be thankful for. Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” I could go on and on after finding so many great one-liners picked off the Internet. This is the one month out of the year and one particular day in this month that we take the time to reflect and be aware of our blessings. And while this day is important and has a long and relevant history, I truly think every day is a good day to remind us to be grateful and thankful and to always be a blessing to others. November is the month that I display my collection of feathers, mostly from the beloved turkeys that reside on my parent’s property. Feathers are beautiful, light and delicate but also strong and resilient. Found in nature, they can become an idyllic go to for your autumn ornamentation. They look lovely framed or used to make wreaths, bouquets, place settings, present
toppers, garland, etc. Left natural or painted, feathers showcase our spirit, freedom and inspiration. But what if you don’t have access to the real thing? Well… Recently I decided to try to make paper feathers and with a little trial and error, found an uncomplicated route. However don’t let the fact that it’s easy and made with book pages discredit how absolutely beautiful these turned out. I’m in awe of them individually as well as in abundance and think you will agree. Materials needed: paper, glue, scissors, paintbrush and wire. The books I use in
my creations have been trash picked, donated or found second hand and are given a new purpose. I love pages with foreign printed words and encourage you to use whatever kind of paper you love. Step 1. Taking one sheet of paper, fold lengthwise. Depending on the height you’d like your feather to be, you may choose to cut your paper shorter. Snip your wire the length of the paper plus extra for the exposed quill. I used 20-gauge antique copper wire that I already had at home. Using a paintbrush, coat one side of the folded paper with glue (white school glue works great) and lay the wire on it. Fold over the paper and seal the layers together using your finger, paying special attention to the outline of the wire. Let dry. Step 2. Cut the basic design of the feather around the wire. I free form cut, but you can make a little pattern
if you’d prefer. Then starting at the top of the paper with your scissors cut angled strips towards the center as close to the wire as you can. Do this all the way to the bottom of the paper and on both sides of the wire. Bend some of the feather veins to give movement and curl. You now have picturesque feathers that can be integrated into your autumn and Thanksgiving Day decor. Email me at: bridgetfoxkzoo@gmail.com Or find me on: https://www.instagram.com/ bridgetfoxkzoo https://www.facebook.com/ bridgetfoxkzoo Your comments, questions and photos are always welcomed and greatly appreciated!
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exercise at home
Most people assume that starting an exercise program or working with a personal trainer means they need to join a gym. For many, this is a difficult proposition due to time constraints, intimidation or budget. The great news is by organizing a plan, you can get a fantastic workout that incorporates all the necessary components of a well-rounded program in your own space without expensive equipment.
Establish accountability.
The first and most important component of a successful in-home
program is accountability. Finding a way to make sure you are consistent with your workouts is simple; for many, adding an hour to workout to their calendar keeps them on track. Additionally, writing down a goal, such as “I will do strength training at 5:30 on Monday and Wednesday each week,” can aid in concrete decision making.
Create a workout plan.
Once you establish a plan for accountability, the next step is figuring out what your workout will consist of and what tools are needed to ac-
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complish your goals. Typically, a plan meshes cardiovascular and strength training. The cardiovascular piece is usually the easiest to establish. Walking, biking, climbing stairs or anything that increases your heart rate for 20-30 minutes improves your cardiovascular health and burns calories. Utilizing a steps tracker is motivating for many people. The missing piece in most fitness programs it strength training. Ditch the old misconception that strength training will make you bulky, and remember that while muscle weighs more than fat, it is more compact, will give you the lean and defined look you desire, burns more calories when the body is at rest and improves bone density. Try to look beyond the scale and pay attention to how your body looks and feels and how your clothes fit.
Utilize resources.
Everyday objects and your bodyweight are great tools to utilize when strength training. If you don’t have dumbbells, use half-gallon and gallon milk jugs as weights (roughly 5 and 10 pounds when filled with water). Buckets filled with water can mimic the movement of a kettle bell, and bags of flour suffice when completing weighted leg exercises. If you are inclined to purchase some small items, exercise bands with handles, medicine balls, small dumbbells, balance discs, foam rollers or stability balls come in handy and are affordable. Performing bodyweight exercises (without anything but your
own weight) are a great way to get into great shape. Simple exercises such as squats, lunges, step-ups, pushups, pull-ups (yes you can!), triceps dips and plank variations utilize your entire body and are doable anywhere! These exercises are considered “functional” exercises because they require your muscles to work together in a way that you move in everyday life at home or work. When you combine movements like squats with a shoulder press or lunges with biceps curls, you are using both upper and lower body muscles and joints at the same time. Combining movements increases your ability to perform well in many situations, improves your reaction time, and emphasizes core stability. The possibilities are endless, but needn’t be overwhelming. Decide on a few simple exercises, one or two for each body part. Start slowly and over the course of a few weeks, increase the number of repetitions, length of time and add a new exercise or two each week. Make sure you challenge yourself, but don’t go overboard. Most importantly, make sure you are performing your exercises properly. Be aware of the muscles you are working and make sure you are not feeling pain in your joints. If you are unsure about the proper form, invest in an hour with a certified personal trainer or coach. Track your progress by taking some simple measurements or number of repetitions. You will be amazed at how quickly you progress! Elisa Macleod (Dely) Genesis Fitness and Wellness
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environment
Rural America has been struggling for years. According to the USDA’s Rural Prosperity Task Force, while most sectors of the U.S. economy have recovered from the Great Recession, most of rural America has not. Mining, farming, and rural manufacturing have been slow to recover due to “labor-saving productivity,” in other words, automation. However, the USDA has a resource for rural communities to obtain the funding and expertise needed to survive and thrive. The Rural Development Innovation Center is an online tool for community leaders, including those in the government, small business owners, and infrastructure workers.
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For example, Gridley, Kansas, a small town with a population of 324 was assisted with wastewater disposal issues through the Innovation Center. The community applied for an RD (Rural Development) SEARCH grant to assist in funding major infrastructure improvements. Congress has supplied new funding to assist with rural development, including an extra $4 billion. Other resources provided by the Innovation Center include: · Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) – supplies expertise for obtaining grants and loans, especially from private investors · Rural Workforce Innovation Network (NWIN) – creates a network between rural communities and
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the USDA to understand the problems faced by rural Americans and to develop solutions through collaboration · The Disaster Recovery Team – communicates between FEMA and small towns to improve disaster coordination · OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulatory Reform – simplifies the RD’s loan program to expediate the application and approval process to increase capital availability. The Innovation Center is a resource that every small town should be aware of. Communities should take advantage of the expertise and capital provided by the program. For more information on the resources available and to inform
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Friday, November 9 Music: Dow Family (Pop), 6-9pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300
Sunday, November 11 Talk: Drones at Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 1:30pm, 373-7990 Sunday, November 11 Music: Susan Harrison Band Parchment Library, 2pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, November 13 Talk: Homage to Modern Dance, 12pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 349-7775 Tuesday, November 13 Visiting Writer Series: Authors: Thisbe Nissen &amp; Jay Baron Nicorvo. Craft Talks 10am, Readings 2:15pm Wednesday, November 14 Thriver Health Talks, 5:30-7pm Borgess Health & Fitness Center Wednesday, November 14 Music: Carrie McFerrin O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thurs., Nov. 15 – Sat. Nov. 17 Weavers & Fiber Artists Event Kalamazoo County Expo Center Thur.5-8pm, Fri.9am-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm
Saturday, November 17 Parchment leaders & H.S. Students share their visions for the future Parchment Library, 10:30am-Noon Sunday, November 18 Mindfulness Meditation Down Dog Yoga Center, 1-3pm, 993-2486 Sunday, November 18 Film: Frank Lloyd Wright (Part 2) Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 2pm Monday, November 19 Parchment Friends of the Library Meeting 2pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, November 20 Video: Who’s Afraid of Conceptual Art (Pt. 2), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 12pm Wednesday, November 21 Music: Dillon Tolbert (Pop), 6-9pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Wednesday, November 21 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, November 22 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Friday, November 23 Tree Lighting Ceremony Bronson Park 5-7:30pm, 337-8191
Thursday, November 15 Music: Megan Dooley O’Duffy’s Pub
Friday, November 23 Music: Darcy Jones (Rock), 6-9pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300
Thursday, November 15 Parchment Town Hall Meeting Parchment Library, 7pm
Monday, November 26 Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening by Carol Wall, Parchment Library, 6:30pm
8-10pm, 344-5666
Friday, November 16 Music: Keith Scott (Blues), 6-9pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Friday, November 16 Chamber Music Concert, 7:30pm Ladies Library Assoc., 344-3710 Saturday, November 17 Art Show & Sale People’s Church in Kalamazoo, 9am-3pm Sat., Nov. 17 & Sun. Nov. 18 Holiday Expo & Craft Sale Kalamazoo Expo Ctr., Sat. 9-3, Sun. 10-3 Saturday, November 17 Talk: Explaining the Autism Diagnosis To My Friends & Family, 11am Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 373-7990 Saturday, November 17 Loaves & Fishes Benefit Concert, 6-10pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo
Tuesday, November 27 Talk: Do It Yourself, 12pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 349-7775 Wednesday, November 28 Meet The Artists Night Kellogg Biological Station 6:30-8:30pm, 671-2015 Wednesday, November 28 GLAMA Boatyard Brewing, 7pm Fri., Nov. 30 & Sat. Dec. 1 Holiday Gifts & Greens Sale Kalamazoo County Expo Center Fri., 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm Fri., Nov. 30 & Sat. Dec. 1 Holiday Art Sale, 349-7775 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 9am-3pm Friday, November 30 Music: Buckley Blues, 6-9pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300