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Schensul’s Cafeteria
Joseph and Helen Schensul opened Schensul Cafeteria on the downtown Kalamazoo Mall at 333 S. Burdick Street (between South & Lovell) in 1937. Schensul’s went on to become one of Michigan’s best-known cafeteria-style restaurants. Schensul’s Cafeteria offered a delicious display of food choices, including: 10 enticing entrees, 20 different salads and 25 dessert options, plus crisp fresh rolls, tangy relishes and hot and cold beverages. Some customer favorites included: Joe’s butterfly pork chops smothered in rich gravy, tuna fish casserole flavored with herbs and their delicious fried chicken. Schensul’s Cafeteria had it all. The service was quick & easy, their prices were reasonable so people could dine out often, and the atmosphere was that of America’s finest restaurants, with relaxing live organ music played in the background at noon and during the evening hours. When the cafeteria opened, 600-700 people attended the grand opening to sample their cuisine. Customers formed two lines that were 2-3 blocks long - the lines never stopped for more than 35 years, according to an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette dated 4/28/74. Shensul’s Cafeteria was a popular meeting spot for community clubs & service organizations – with private rooms to serve 10-300 people. There were 5 dining rooms; the main dining room and others named after the types of wood used on the wallscypress, pine, maple, etc. Frank Baumann who operated a retail store, Conger & Bauman, built the three-story building in 1892 that would house Schensul’s. Bauman’s
son, Nicholas became owner of the property in 1924 and operated a Hudson & Essex automobile dealership there. The building was then sold to the First National Bank & Trust Co. before the Schensul’s purchased it. The main floor was used for the restaurant, while upper floors housed facilities for the employees and offices to manage their 11-chain restaurant empire. Joseph Schensul’s love of the food business began while in college when he rented the soda fountain in Coleman’s Drug Store, selling sandwiches and refreshments to help finance his education at Kalamazoo College. After graduating college in 1920, Schensul began the Sweetheart Shop luncheonette in a Kalamazoo hotel and in 1922 opened the Brown & Gold restaurant near campus. In 1932 he turned to the nightclub
business and operated the Club Hollywood on Portage Street - the club served 3.2 beer and sandwiches and had space for dancing. Five years later, he opened the iconic Schensul’s Cafeteria. The downtown Kalamazoo location was the only Schensul’s Cafeteria in operation until 1962 when a second cafeteria opened at Rogers Plaza in Grand Rapids. Another Kalamazoo location opened in 1969 in the new West Main Mall. Schensul was highly respected in the restaurant community. He was named to the American RestauranMagazine’s Hall of Fame in 1955, elected president of the National Restaurant Association in 1958, which represented 70 percent of all the restaurant business in the United States, to name a few of his many accolades.
The Schensul children, John & Barbara, worked in the store from the time they were old enough. “John stood on a stool to operate the automatic dishwasher,” said their mother, Helen in a Kalamazoo Gazette article dated 1/22/75. When Joseph passed away in 1965, just a few days before his 67th birthday, his son John ran the business with his mother. After John graduated from college the Schensul chain expanded. By 1972 Schensul’s Cafeteria had two Kalamazoo locations and a Schensul’s Coffeehouse adjacent to the downtown restaurant, four in Grand Rapids, two in Lansing, one in Flint and one in Elkhart, IN. The restaurants were located near major expressways in suburban shopping areas. The original downtown Kalamazoo building sold to a local development company in late 1972 and Schensul’s remained in operation until April 1974. The downtown location was replaced with a newer and larger cafeteria and accompanying Kinghtbridge Inn on Sprinkle Rd., near the I-94 intersection. The building was razed to make room for Jacobson’s expansion (located next door) and a multi-level parking ramp, a City of Kalamazoo project. The space on the mall is now home to the Epic Center and Morrison’s Jewelers. Sadly, all locations of America’s finest cafeteria-style restaurant chain, Schensul’s Cafeteria were closed by 1980. Photos courtesy of the Kalamazoo Public Library Jackie Merriam
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Can Gardening Help You Live Longer?
The answer to this question has lots of interesting info! 1. It gets you into nature. Exposure to sunlight, fresh air and plant life all have health benefits. In fact, doctors in Scotland prescribe “nature walks” for high blood pressure and anxiety. They also encourage patients to interact with the surroundings, whether that means birdwatching or collecting twigs. In a famous 1984 study, environmental researcher Roger Ulrich found that patients who had their gallbladders removed recovered faster — and with less pain medication — if their hospital rooms looked out on nature rather than a brick wall. Nature is restorative, he noted because “we have a kind of biologically prepared disposition to respond favorably to nature.” If being around nature is good for you, then being consistent about it is even better, which is something that gardening pretty much forces you to do. You may try to jog every day in the park, but then blow it off
for a few weeks when your schedule gets too busy. If you stop tending to a garden midway, however, you’re liable to see all your hard work go to waste as plants dry out and weeds take over. 2. It’s good exercise. Is gardening the equivalent of running a triathlon? Of course not, but it still qualifies as exercise. Different types of gardening require different amounts of physical activity. “Working in the garden restores dexterity and strength, and the aerobic exercise involved can easily use the same number of calories as might be expended in a gym, according to Richard Thompson, a researcher at London’s Royal College of Physicians. Turning the earth and digging up stones, for example, can be one of the most effortful things you’ll ever do. At the other end of the spectrum, pruning roses bushes and planting seeds constitute very mild exercise. 3. You’ll eat what you grow. A benefit of growing fruits and vegetables is that you’ll gain the
schools in the area is Monday, August 31st. School also looks different because of the Covid19 pandemic. Depending on your district, students may go back to the classroom for in person learning, may continue with virtual learning or may see a mixture of the two. Some advice from a neighbor who is a teacher and a parent of school-age children caught my attention on Facebook that said: Let’s Begin Practicing this now… Back to School will look a lot different this year. Students will start back to school before Labor Day for the first time since 2005 – the official starting date for most
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health benefits of adding these items to your daily diet. Not only will you be eating more plants, you’ll also get more nutrition from them. Most fruits and vegetables lose 30% of nutrients three days after harvest, due to respiration - a natural process by which they continue to “breathe” after they’re removed from the ground. (If you buy produce in a supermarket, there’s a high probability it was picked several days earlier or even longer.) In terms of reducing the time between harvest and consumption, nothing beats pulling a berry off a bush and popping it into your mouth or tearing off lettuce leaves to prepare a salad. Plus, it tastes a lot better. 4. It exercises your mind, while also relieving stress. Most of us spend our work lives planning and problem-solving. Gardening requires these skills, too, but it also forces you to be in the moment, often by confounding the plans you made. Sometimes you step into your
garden and do exactly the task you intended. But other times you have to change course because, say, you notice a fungus infestation or that a bunch of produce is suddenly ready to be harvested. Working in the garden and dealing directly with the natural world also has a way of slowing down busy thoughts and relaxing your mind. In one study conducted in the Netherlands, 30 people were assigned a stressful task, followed by 30 minutes of either reading or gardening. Those who gardened recovered from the stress much more quickly, based on both their own reports and a test measuring the level of the “stress chemical” cortisol in their bodies. No wonder so many experts consider gardening an activity that can help you live longer! Minda Zetlin Wedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center
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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series Too Hot for the Bugs
Jane: It’s 88 degrees and humid. I am looking out over my farmer friend’s kitchen garden about to begin the bean harvest. She has had some health problems, so the canning is quite enough work for her. “Glad to help harvest” I tell her. “I’ve picked blueberries before, but not beans.” My friend’s mouth has a slightly humorous twitch near the corner. “When you get tired, come in.”
Her husband picks with me. He is ten years older than me and I’m confident I can help. First thing he hands me is a large sheet of corrugated carboard. “That helps with the kneeling,” he says. “Do I need bug spray?” I ask. He shrugs, glances at the sun. “Too hot for bugs today.” While we work, we talk, and I ask him about farming in southwest Michigan.
“I rent out most of our land,” he tells me. “The rest I put into vegetables—mostly squash and pumpkins. Beans have to be picked when the dew is off or fungus will spread on the leaves. That’s why we are out here in this heat. He reaches behind him to a tangle of tomato vines and gently bats the tiny yellow flowers. “This helps them pollinate and produce more.” By this time, I am sweating and my knees are aching. I sit. “Do these beans need help pollinating?” “Not that I can tell. There’s a farmer around here who has 40 acres of beans picked every day.” I’ve only picked 50 feet of beans, not 40 acres, but I am already spent. By this time, I need water. When I stand up, I am immediately dizzy. I sit down. I drink. It’s too hot for the bugs and it’s too hot for me. Ellen: I Facetime my parents for one of our regular, unscheduled check-ins. After updates on family, community, and all the 2020 chaos, my mom smiles proudly. “I harvested 28 lbs. of turnips this week!” “Woah.” I wrack my brain for any comparable achievement. “I…sold my Animal Crossing turnips at a good markup the other day...” “Oh! Can you garden in that game?” “Well…sort of, I buy turnips on Sundays from a little pig character. You’d be making a killing on the
turnip market.” She nods. “You should see the tomato plants! They are thriving. The rock wall your dad built is helping with the bunnies a little.” I glance at our one surviving house plant. It looks fine. I’m pretty sure we’ve watered it this week. My mom continues sharing her culinary and agricultural accomplishments, “When you visit we can open some of the elderflower syrup I brewed to add to our cocktails.” A week later my fiancé raises an eyebrow as I unwrap my Amazon package. “What are those?” “Embroidery hoops and patterns.” “Why?” “I think I need a hobby.” Jane & Ellen Knuth
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Kerrie Barno, General Manager
For over a century, the Park Club in downtown Kalamazoo has been one of Michigan’s finest private dining clubs, serving their members with superior cuisine, attentive personalized service, and in exclusive comfortable ambiance in a gorgeous 1889 Victorian mansion. The Park Club offers its signature culinary creations with ingredients from many local farms and markets. Lunch options include many tasty salads and unique sandwiches, along with seafood entrees. Chef dinner specialties range from beef to pork and seafood to pasta. Vegetarian and vegan options are available as well. The Park Club has quite an interesting history. During the last quarter of the 19th century, Kalamazoo had three men’s clubs: The Kalamazoo, The Academy and The Cosmopolitan. On February 22, 1904, the three clubs merged and purchased the Nathaniel Balch home on the corner of Rose and South streets, facing Bronson Park, thus, they named the new organization The Park Club. For twenty years, the club occupied its Italianate building on that prominent corner. But in the prosperous period of the early 1920s, the Club began to contemplate a larger and more up-to-date facility and purchased the
former William Lawrence mansion next door. The club reopened in April, 1927 with the addtion of a Rathskeller, a german term for a bar/restaurant locatd in a basement. and a large dining room that was constructed on the west side of the house and named the Garden Room. In recent years, it was renamed The Victorian Room. As soon as the old club house was demolished, a side “Motor Entrance” and a Ladies’ Entrance was opened. From the Ladies’ Entrance, one could go up a short flight of stairs through a beautiful Ladies’ Parlor to the Garden Room. Or on up the back stairway to the Ladies’ Bar, the private dining rooms of the second floor and to the Ballroom. In preparation for the centennial of the building in 1989, significant redecoration was done on the building’s infrastructure returning it to its original Victorian décor. Some of the 1927 Tudor furniture is still used today. The Club added a first-floor dining area in 1991, which is now referred to as The Pub. The entire Park Street Porch was handsomely restored for dining in 1996. The ballroom renovation was completed in 2018. Through the many changes of
style and usage, the Park Club has continued to serve as a charming social center for the community. And, although the building is entering its second century, it remains a comfortable, familiar and elegant presence, like that of a dear old friend, in the lives of its members. History continues to be made at The Park Club. Last September, Kerrie Barno, became its first female General Manager, which is interesting because the club originated as a men’s club and women were not allowed inside for over 20 years. Kerrie comes from the East side of the state and said, “I love my job at The Park Club more than I ever could have imagined. The members, employees and community are a gift. I’ve fallen in love with Kalamazoo. It has everything you need, but somehow maintains a small town, caring feel. As for being the first General Manager of The Park Club, I am humbled a bit, but there has never been a glass ceiling in my world. My parents have always encouraged me to go after my dreams.” Membership at The Park Club offers many benefits in addtion to enjoying a premier dining experience. Reciprocal dining priviledges are avalable at many fine clubs internation-
ally and are located in most major U.S. cities, including 10 reciprocal clubs in Michigan. Members also have the priviledge of reserving private rooms for dining, banquets, meeting and special events, that provide a cozy home-like atmosphere. Outdoor dining is available on the screened-in porch overlooking beautiful Bronson Park. A variety of memberhip options are available for individuals and for small and large organizations. Special membership rates are offered for young professionals. For more information on Kalamazoo’s premier dining club, visit their website parkclub.net, follow them on Facebook (the park club kalamazoo), call (269) 381- 0876 or email rsvp@ parkclub.net. The Park Club is open to members for lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-8pm and Saturday for dinner only 5-8pm. During these times, they have made their full dinner menu available for take-out dining. The Park Club would love to see you! - call anytime to schedule a tour of this magnificent gem. Jackie Merriam
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The Edwardian Era
Gibson Girl Vintage today qualifies as anything from the 1990s and earlier. People are loving the hip skater styles of the ‘90s and the fun and flashy colors of the ‘80s. The 1960s and ‘70s styles are always a vintage favorite with their bellbottom jeans and fringed leather. 1950s offers cinched waisted skirts and party dresses that are still sweet additions to a wardrobe, while the 1940s show off those classic and stylish looks of Katherine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall. The 1940s wide legged pants and the 1930s movie star glamour dresses are still in style today, and we all know about the 1920s flapper style dresses that are a huge hit today for parties and events. But what about before all that, meaning late 1800s to 1920? These styles are also wearable today and are making a comeback like never before. Let’s take a look…. The era between 1890 and 1914 or so is called the Edwardian Era, and was a simple and romantic time for fashion. The design trends of this era revolve around what was called the S curve, when corsets created an S shape silhouette, a change from the Victorian hourglass figure that came before. The S bend corset forced the hips back and the bust forward. The Gibson Girl style of puffy shoulders in the early 1900s and the delicate lace of the 1910s are
popular again today. The Gibson Girl was a character in the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson where she became the model for women for the next 20 years. She was shown as youthful, and strong, fun loving and sophisticated. Her upswept bouffant hairdo was all the rage and she was portrayed as smart and independent, charming and intelligent. Her photo was on everything from trays, to prints and pillowcases, souvenirs and ashtrays. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, was also a high profile woman of the times. She was beautiful and outspoken and could often be seen riding in cars with men, smoking, and was known to keep a pet snake. Edwardian clothing also includes Titanic gowns, kimono robes and Suffragette suits. Downton Abby helped popularize this trend and it continues today in the everyday vintage scene. Edwardian fashion simplified and shortened hemlines to show off some ankle and shoes. For women, it was a time to fight for the right to vote, show freedom in dress and travel the world! This was greatly the result of the Industrial Revolution and the growth of factories and technologies, which changed the way people lived at that time. Sewing machines made it easier and more accessible to make one’s own clothing and an increased literacy in the new middle class gave women access to information. The invention of the typewriter and telephone resulted in more women working and increased employment opportunities. The working conditions were often poor, with long hours, poor pay and dimly lit work environments, but they also helped liberate women. The new woman of the early 1900s was educated and informed and was interested in politics and social movements. Today, these Edwardian items are getting more difficult to find, but the pieces that are wearable are treasures and inspirations. The delicate lace dresses of this era are often worn as
Early 1900 Lace contemporary wedding gowns and the silk and lace shirts can be dressed up or down. For example, a ruffled silk shirt looks great with a pair of worn jeans and leather boots, a cotton and lace skirt can be paired with a flowered top and sandals and worn as an everyday outfit. Each fashion era offers its own unique history and style, and the Edwardian era is no different. If you’re lucky you’ll come across a few of these items, and when you do, I hope you can appreciate the history, the growth and the people who worked hard to get us to where we are today. Vintage love to you all! Jayne Gulliver Owner of J-Bird Vintage 511 W. Vine, Kalamazoo
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It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way My 6th grader wakes up for her first day of middle school. She is so excited to wear the new clothes she picked out weeks ago. She woke up early, showered, brushed her hair and teeth without 32 reminders. The excitement of lockers, changing classes, and choosing her “special classes”, is just so cool! Oh the excitement of some new-found independence! Cue the record scratch…. It’s actually virtual learning first day of school. You sound something like this – “Get dressed in your good pajamas. Brush your teeth. And your hair. Yes, I know you brushed them 3 days ago but you have a video call today. Please don’t argue. I have to deal with two more kids who are just as angry at the world plus my boss wanted me on a call 15 minutes ago. I love you. Have a good day. Lunch is in the refrigerator.“ This. Is. Not. How. It. Is. Supposed. To. Be. Class is not filled with secret notes
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TRAILS AT THE R.A.C.C. My grandsons and I were brainstorming ideas for things to do one recent morning when I remembered that I noticed some trails when I visited the Richland Farmers Market behind the Richland Community Center. It was a perfect day for a hike and the boys agreed that it would be fun to check out the area that I described to them. We didn’t know what to expect, but were quickly impressed with the organized trail system. A paved ¼ mile loop with barrier
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The Hipster Chipster Cookie Company If you have been searching for that PERFECT cookie, then look no further than The Hipster Chipster Cookie Company! Owner, Tara DeVries, is making a homemade twist on a classic favorite…the cookie. Allow The Hipster Chipster Cookie Company to tempt your taste buds with creative flavor combinations. Think sea salt and caramel with pretzels and chocolate or oatmeal, butterscotch and sweet white chocolate, just to name a few. Each artisan cookie is full of textures and flavors that will keep you coming back for more! I tasted my first cookie by The Hipster Chipster Cookie Company in early June while at a friend’s house. Our friend, Chip, received a box of these cookies as a Father’s Day gift. He generously shared his cookies with us for dessert. The packaging was bright and festive and the cookies inside were simply the BEST! At first, I politely just took half of a cookie, after all they were his gift, but I couldn’t resist going back for another half to see if another flavor could taste just as delicious…and it did! I decided on the spot that I needed to share Hipster Chipster cookies with my readers. Tara said that her passion for baking cookies started about 7 years ago when she and her daughter decided to bake cookies as a surprise for her husband. He tried one and never went back for more. When she asked
him about it, he confided that they weren’t very good. That comment turned into a challenge for Tara to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie. After many failed attempts, she finally mastered it and named the cookie, High 5 Chipster. This original flavor combination has 5 different chips - dark, semi-sweet, milk, white and butterscotch - all in one cookie. She enjoys being a little different and her cookie flavors reflect that spirit. She wanted to make cookie flavors that you couldn’t find anywhere else. The High 5 Chipster became Tara’s go to when she was invited to gatherings and parties. She consistently heard other guests make complimentary remarks such as: “Who baked these cookies, I can’t stop eating them,” and “ This is the best cookie I’ve ever had” - remarks Tara never gets tired of hearing. In December of 2017, she was asked to make cookie gift boxes for a local business owner as Christmas gifts for his staff. Tara was thrilled to take her cookies to the next level, and hasn’t stopped baking since. The business name, The Hipster Chipster Cookie Company, was derived from the name of her original cookie, the High Five Chipster. As she was brainstorming names that would rhyme with Chipster, she landed on Hipster, and knew this would be the perfect name for her business - drawing on the 70’s hippy vibe with a modern twist for her
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Do You Enjoy Riddles, Puzzles & Treasure Hunts? If so, you will love Kalamazoo SeekQuest, where you decipher the clues to find a dog tag hidden somewhere in the greater Kalamazoo area and win prizes! Euphemisms, similes and homonyms all can be part of the tricky word play. For example, “lake bird in drizzle� might refer to Gull and Sprinkle. There is no cost or obligation. Participants do not even need to tell SeekQuest that they are playing unless they win! Tom Richardson, a 1977 Kalamazoo College graduate and Kalamazoo attorney started Kalamazoo SeekQuest in 1996, which ran for 5 consecutive years. Last year Tom resurrected SeekQuest as a tribute to his beloved K-College Math Professor who inspired him to recommence the Quest. “The challenge is designed to be a fun activity that encourages people to think hard, said Tom.� His son, Jeffrey is a big help with this project, acting as a Web Master that created and manages the SeekQuest website. Be sure to view the “hints� tab periodically to access additional information to aid in solving the Quest. Tom mentioned that SeekQuest is modeled after The Wyoming Riddler, Joe Cramer, who did this type
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then write with paint pens or permanent marker. You may also want to use a sealer to protect the rocks when your art is finished. Step 3: Leave your kindness rocks where you think they will be found. Along a nature path, in your neighborhood, in a park or anywhere they might make an impact. Please use consideration when placing your rocks, as you shouldn’t leave them at businesses or private residences without permission first. We also need to be mindful of the “Leave no Trace” policies at our national parks and forests. Oh and did you know that there is a nationwide movement called The Kindness Rocks Project? With a few local groups in our area, I encourage you to find them online if you are interested in learning more or getting involved with this powerful act of kindness. Kindness is contagious! And in case you ever need to be reminded; just know that you are loved, you got this, never quit, stay strong, believe in yourself, be kind and be a rock star! xo ~Bridget Email: bridgetfoxkzoo@gmail.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/ bridgetfoxkzoo
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Virtual 5K Run & Kids’ Raccoon 1K coming in October! Every day is Earth Day at the Kalamazoo Nature Center! KNC is excited to announce the re-launch of its annual Earth Day 5K and Kids’ Raccoon 1K run/walk for October 2020. These virtual runs will benefit KNC’s early childhood education programs and celebrate KNC’s 60th anniversary. Simply register online today, pick up your race packet safely this fall, and run or walk any time during the month of October. Suggested, marked routes at KNC will be provided for both the 5K and 1K runs. Participants are welcome to run anywhere they choose, or use the routes at KNC, among the most beautiful in southwest Michigan. Plus, get a chance to win a KNC gift package by posting a photo to social media on the day of an individuals run or walk. Just use the exclusive hashtag found in each race
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Health Five Interestng Findings
I believe I’ve quoted from Nutrition Action Health Newsletter in the past. It’s put out by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. What I like about the publication is that it takes no contributions from any businesses and contains no advertising. It is supported by public contributions. Its content is always based on good science. The July/August 2020 had an interesting content. With science news being laser-focused on the Covid-19 pandemic, news on other healthrelated topics has taken a back-seat Here are some recent study results that my come as a surprise.
Less Sleep Makes You More Hungry. Researchers randomly assigned 24 women who typically slept 7-9 hours a night to one night of sleep for their usual duration or to a night of sleep for 30% fewer hours. The day after sleeping less, the women reported more hunger and stronger food cravings than after a normal night of sleep. They also served themselves 14% more calories for lunch and snacked on chocolate candy more often. Lesson: Be aware that less sleep may make you hungrier. Does Aspirin Make Your Mind
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serious health issues facing the senior population. Lesson: Pay attention to vision problems. Just two weeks of inactivity takes a toll. What happens when you’re stuck at home with fewer opportunities for exercise? During periods of inactivity you lose muscle whether you’re young or old. Inactivity combined with biological loss of muscle is a double whammy for older people. Moreover, seniors don’t recover as quickly as younger people. Staying as active as possible for as long as you can is critical, especially with exercises that build strength. If you have stairs in your home or at work, walk up and down and keep track of your step count. Climbing stairs is ideal because it’s both aerobic and strength exercise. You can also do squats with good form and go for a daily walk within safety guidelines for avoiding coronavirus. Lesson: Stay strong! Till next time, Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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Recipes Serve up something warm and special. Serve up a super food! There is nothing in the world of food that is more “heart-warming” than providing warmth, sustenance, and most of all comfort in an oh-sodelicious plate of food. Unfortunately, traditional comfort foods can be high in calories, fat, salt, and sometimes even sugar, and if you or your loved ones are part of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, you might be wondering: “How can I satisfy our comfort food cravings without derailing our diets?” The answer, according to Cassandra Verdi, MPH, RD, and Stephanie Dunbar, MPH, RD: is simply delicious! “There’s no rule that says comfort foods have to be unhealthful,” stated
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Super Foods! Verdi, coauthor of Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner: Power-Packed Recipes and Meal Plans Designed to Help You Lose Weight and Manage Your Blood Glucose (American Diabetes Association, 2019). “If you know how to prepare your favorite comforting dishes using mostly better-for-you ingredients, you can enjoy them with a clear conscience.” Their new book is not only a great companion for Valentine’s Day but also all year through. Filled with plenty of hearty and nutritious recipes designed to comfort without compromising health, this magical feat is achieved by incorporating key super foods! “You’ve probably heard about the almost ‘magical’ properties of super foods,” stated Dunbar. “Despite all the hype out there, some foods really do pack more nutrition than others, and they should be at the center of our diets, whether you have diabetes
or not.” Super foods are natural foods – those that come straight from the hand of God. They are rich in nutrients that not only benefit diabetes management but also are loaded with nutrients that are typically lacking in the American diet. These include sweet potatoes; dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, and collards; cruciferous veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts; lean proteins; legumes; healthy fats; citrus fruits; and berries, too! Offering recipes that are simple to prepare and containing super foods that maximize the nutrient density in meals or even snacks, including enough recipes for over 40 days of meal plans, we are all sure to find something super special in it to serve up for our sweeties! Here now is a trio from this cookbook’s hearty, comforting, super food eats! ENJOY!
By Laura Kurella Photo courtesy of the American Diabetes Association Recipes excerpted from Diabetes Super foods Cookbook and Meal Planner: Power-Packed Recipes and Meal Plans Designed to Help You Lose Weight and Manage Your Blood Glucose (American Diabetes Association, 2019)
Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding American Diabetes Association Prep Time: 5 minutes; Refrigeration Time: At least 1 hour; Serves: 4. Serving Size: 1/3 cup pudding and 1/2 cup raspberries 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp honey 2 cups raspberries 1. In a small mixing bowl or large mason jar, whisk together all ingredients except raspberries. Put mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour
until chia seeds soak up liquid and it becomes a pudding consistency. 2. To serve, put 1/3 cup chia seed pudding in a small bowl and top with 1/2 cup raspberries. Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat. Basic Nutritional Values: Calories 120; Calories from Fat 45; Total Fat 5.0 g; Saturated Fat 0.5 g; Trans Fat 0.0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 200 mg; Total Carbohydrate 18 g; Dietary Fiber 9 g; Sugars 7 g; Protein 3 g; Phosphorus 135 mg.
Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
This soup makes the perfect vegetable side dish—it’s packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy carbohydrates from the butternut squash and other veggies! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3/4-inch cubes) 1 Tbsp olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp dried thyme 1 (14.5-oz) can low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup water 3 cups chopped kale Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil and spread onion and squash over foil in a single layer. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and toss lightly to coat; then season with pepper and thyme. Place in oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and
starting to brown. Note: Take vegetables out at least once in the middle of cooking to stir. 3. Combine roasted vegetables, chicken broth, and water in a large saucepan and use an immersion blender to blend ingredients together until smooth. 4. Heat blended soup over medium heat until heated through. Once heated through, stir in kale and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1/2 Fat Basic Nutritional Values: Calories 130 Calories from Fat 30 Total Fat 3.5 g Saturated Fat 0.5 g Trans Fat 0.0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 75 mg Potassium 740 mg Total Carbohydrate 24 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Sugars 8 g Protein 4 g Phosphorus 110 mg
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American Diabetes Association Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 6; Serving Size: 4 meatballs. 16 oz 93% lean ground turkey 1 egg 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
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Super Foods! Spinach and Turkey Meatballs 2 tsp dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 10 oz chopped steamed spinach Nonstick cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place all meatball ingredients, except cooking spray, in a large mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly. 3. Roll into 24 golf ball-sized meat-
balls (about 2 Tbsp each). 4. Spray a 9 × 13-inch pan with cooking spray and place meatballs in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes. 5. Remove meatballs from oven and serve hot. Enjoy with 3/4 cup wholewheat pasta and 1/3 cup of your favorite chunky tomato sauce if desired. Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2
Lean Protein, 1 Fat. Nutritional Values: Calories 180; Calories from Fat 60; Total Fat 7.0 g; Saturated Fat 2.3 g; Trans Fat 0.1 g; Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Potassium 320 mg; Total Carbohydrate 8 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Sugars 1 g; Protein 19 g; Phosphorus 205 mg.
tional 1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
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Resources of Augusta Michigan. A primary purpose of the Foundation is the advancement of education. The program has grown and now includes six CDCs in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. Each is operated solely for the benefit of the children and families of these counties. All staff and management live locally. They understand local needs and structure their programs accordingly, with parents in a long-term relationship placing their experience and effective teaching methods at their disposal.
FBR Public School Academie Another important component of FBR is their free public school academies that were established by the foundation in 1999. The academies create a family atmosphere and
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Forest CDC (269)488-2323 Academy (269)488-2315 5196 Comstock Ave., Kalamazoo Oakland CDC (269)324-3700 Academy (269)324-8951 6325 Oakland Dr., Portage
Arbor Lakeview CDC (269) 963-1000 Arbor Academy (269) 963-5851 55 Arbor St., Battle Creek Evergreen CDC (269) 488-0016 2121 Hudson Ave., Kalamazoo
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Proven programs along with FBR’s dedicated staff, offer assistance to help others help themselves. Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) programs provide services to individuals that lead to employment and economic selfsufficiency. The Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) Program will help Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs) 18 – 49 years of age participate in employment and training activities. These activities, in turn, will help these adults fulfill their work requirements, increase their skills and abilities, and obtain self-sustaining employment. The dedicated staff at the Foundation for Behavioral Resources looks forward to assisting you! For more information on FBR visit their website fbrmichigan.org, email info@fbrmi.org or call (269) 731-5775. They are located at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Augusta.
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September 2020
GOOD NEWS
Dog Rescued by Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers
While out for a leisurely walk at the Kleinstuck Preserve on a recent Saturday morning, we happened upon some Kalamazoo Public Safety officers on the main trail. I immediately asked if there was some trouble. They said a neighbor called them about a barking dog coming from the pond area.
They couldn’t see a dog, but heard a faint bark occasionally when they first arrived at 9:30am. The officers searched the area with a rescue boat and used waders to walk inside the pond covered with algae blooms and surrounded by thick vegetation, but couldn’t find a dog. They waited listened for a bark, but heard noth-
ing for almost an hour. There was nothing more to do, so they loaded up their gear and headed up to the neighbors house that reported the sound. While thanking the neighbor, the Animal Control Officer and the neighbor again heard a faint barking sound. This was around 11:30am, so they headed back to the pond in search of the dog once again. They brought the rescue boat back, in addition to a drone to get an aerial view, and officers again donned waders to search inside the pond. We continued our walk when we heard some clapping and hurried back to the pond to see if the dog was found. The police sergeant in waders was coming out of the water holding the sweetest looking dog in his arms. He found the dog clinging to a small mound of dirt inside the pond. The officers were ecstatic to have rescued the dog after tirelessly searching for over 3 hours We joined the frivolity and even got to pet the brave little guy. There was no collar on the dog. However, the Animal Control Officer assured everyone that he would scan the dog to see if he was micro-chipped and
the dog would be held for 7 days in order for the owner to claim him. The police sergeant and another officer both offered to adopt the sweet white dog if the owners couldn’t be found. The attractive dog was a 1012-pound Shih Tzu mix. Later that day I contacted Lieutenant Michael Treu, who confirmed that the dog was micro-chipped and that the owners were being contacted. I asked him how often a case like this comes along and he said, “Thankfully not very often.” Additionally, I spoke with the Animal Control Officer, Keith Myers, and he confirmed that the dog whose name is Charlie, was reunited with his owners first thing Monday morning! The family said the dog got out Friday night. Their home is approximately a mile away from the preserve – quite a journey for such a small dog. I love happy endings and it warms my heart that the Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers and Animal Control never gave up in their search for Charlie and finding his owners, who were thankful for his safe return. Jackie Merriam
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September 2020
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FREE September Events Due to Caronavirus be sure to call or look online for possible event changes or cancellations. Through Sunday, January 3 Exhibit: Ocean Bound! Kalamazoo Valley Museum Tuesdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 8am-1pm, 342-5686 Tues. Sept. 1 – Tues. Sept. 8 Teen Boredom Box, 657-3800 Pick up at Paw Paw District Library Tuesdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 W. “Q” Ave., 4-7pm Wednesdays, Sept. 2,9,16 Gull Lake Sailing Club Racing Gull Lake, 5:30-9pm Gulllakesailingclub.org Thursdays, Sept. 3,10,17,24 Allegan Farmers Market, 8am2pm
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Events.anr.msu.edu/Preserve Harvest/ To listen by phone Call to Register, (877) 643-9882 Thursdays, Sept. 3,10,17,24 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 2-6pm, 342-5686
Thursday, September 3 Totally 80’s Virtual Trivia, Ages 15+, 7pm Facebook.com/richlandlib,
Tues., Sept. 8 – Mon., Sept. 14 Escape Mars Virtual Mystery Game, Ages 15+, Richlandlibrary.org
Friday, September 4 Memory Café (on Zoom)
Tuesday September 8 The Heartbreak Book club, 10:30am (on Zoom): Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev, Paw Paw Library
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Friday, September 4 Teen Book Group – Meet the Author: H.B. Catherine Copies are available now for curbside pick-up. On the patio weather permitting or on Zoom 3-4:30pm, 629-9085 Fridays, Sept. 4,11,18,25 Lunchtime Live, food Trucks 11:30am-1:30pm Bronson Park, Kalamazoo Friday, September 4 Late Night Food Truck Rally 199 W. Water St. (between Rose & Church St.), 8pm-11pm Saturdays, Sept. 5,12,19,26 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 7am-2pm, 342-5686 Saturdays, Sept. 5,12,19,26 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 W. “Q” Ave., 8am-Noon Mondays, Sept. 7,14,21,28 Cruise-In’s, 4:30-8pm Dean’s Ice Cream, Plainwell
Tuesday, September 8 Teen Trivia (on Zoom): Harry Potter edition, 3:30pm Facebook Live, Paw Paw Library Thursday, September 10 Number Ninjas: Move It! & PIG Pick up kit on Sept. 8 Paw Paw Library, 3:30pm Thursday, September 10 Preserve Your Harvest: Salsa 101, 1pm & 6pm (online) events. anr.msu.edu/PreserveHarvest/ To listen call to register (877) 643-9887 Tues., Sept. 15 – Sun. Sept. 20 DIY Travel Bank Register ahead
Richlandlibrary.org Tuesday, September 15 How to be an Election Worker Parchment Library (on Zoom), 7pm
Thursday, September 17 Preserve Your Harvest: Know Your Canners, 1pm & 6pm (online) Events.anr.msu.edu/PreserveHarvest/ To listen by phone call (877)643-9882 Thursday, September 17 Science Adventures: LED Name Badge on Facebook Live, 4:30pm Pick up kit Monday, Sept. 14 Paw Paw Library Thursday, September 17 Parchment Action Team, 7pm Parchment Library (on Zoom) Saturday, September 19 Fall Craft Show, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Saturday, September 19 Vintage Market, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Monday, September 21 Mystery Book Club, 4pm Parchment Library (on Zoom) Thursday, September 24 Preserve Your Harvest: Basics Of Sauerkraut, 1pm & 6pm (online) Events.anr.msu.edu/Preserve Harvest/ To listen by phone Call (877) 643-9882
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