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Chocolate=Love the caramel recipe. Cherri then experimented by making some changes and infused the caramel with different flavors. There are now ten different flavors of salted caramels, including the traditional Salted Caramel and the Habanero Salted Caramel. A few years later, Cherri began making her amazing chocolates and her signature turtles.
Chocolate is a magical food! You can eat it, drink it, mold and sculpt it. It can be bitter or sweet: solid or liquid: white, milky brown, or deep, dark brown. It is sensual to work with and to savor. Nothing in the world is quite like chocolate! Cherri Emery, with Cherri’s Chocol’art has without a doubt, absolutely fallen in in love with chocolate! Cherri has been making caramels since 1970, mostly just for family, until about four years ago, when she retired from the art gallery business and went into the confections business. Her mother in law, Barb, gave her
Cherri’s Peanut Butter truffle Recipe
Cherri sells her chocolates and caramels at the Farmers’ Market, as well as at a dozen local merchants including Beer and Skittles, Food Dance, Serafino’s, Tudor House Tea & Spice and Mandy’s Candies. Her caramels are even distributed as far as Florida and New York. “It is amazing when you do something that you truly love how successful you will be at it. You have to have an amazing product and be passionate about your trade and everything will fall into place.” -Cherri Emery www.cherrischocolart.com “Nine of every ten persons say they love chocolate. The tenth lies.”
-ANTHELME BRILLAT-SAVARIN
1-Cup Heavy Cream 1 pound plus 2 oz. Milk Coverture chocolate, very finely chopped 6 Tablespoons natural, lightly salted smooth peanut butter (Do not use hydrogenated) ¾ Cup roasted salted peanuts 4 Oz bittersweet chocolate in block form Dutch processed cocoa powder 80 small fluted paper cups 1. Place cream in a 2-quart wide saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle milk chocolate into cream. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes. 2. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Pour mixture into a shallow bowl. Cool to room
temperature. Cover with plastic wrap, and then allow it to sit, preferably overnight, until firm enough to roll. (Or you may refrigerate ganache until firm, about 4 hours.) 3. Chop peanuts finely. Grate bittersweet chocolate on largest holes of box grater. Toss together in a medium-size bowl. Coat your hands with cocoa powder and roll ganache into ¾- to 1- inch balls. 4. Toss truffles in the chocolatepeanut coating (you might have to press the coating onto the truffles). Place in fluted paper cups, if desired, and serve at room temperature. Makes about 80 Chocolate is best eaten at room temperature
inside- june 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chocolate = Love, Chef Feature & Truffle Recipe Gardening Tips: Container Gardening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Day Trip: Kellogg Bird Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pets: 7 Ways to Bring Nature Inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Golf Tips: Putt When You Can, Chip When You Can’t . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Blast From the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 June Book Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vintage Wedding Inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A Mother & Daughter Adventure Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Summer Plans for your Tweens and Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Health: It’s Never too Late to Start an Exercise Program . . . . . . . . . 14 Craft Beer Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Calendar of FREE Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Restaurant Review: Jersey Giant SUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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container Gardening Want to try something new this growing season? Why not try your hand at a container garden? Growing flowers, herbs, or even vegetables in a container is a versatile and practical gardening option. A container allows an attractive garden to be grown in a small place. If you have a larger area group pots of different sizes and colors together to create a rich look. A small garden is manageable for those with little time to tool around in the soil or with physical limitations which might preclude kneeling or bending over for extended periods to weed garden beds. A small space also translates to a smaller commitment if you want to try gardening for the first time or host a growing project for kids during summer break. If you have less than optimum soil on your property, a container garden gives you the chance to create an ideal growing scenario. Use a quality potting mix to establish plants you would like to grow.
This is best since plants get their vitamins from the soil. Gardening in a container means you have a bit of control over the weather! You can grow plants suited for the amount of sun you have available by your front door, deck or patio. Eager to begin? Start plants from seed in early spring to get a jump on the growing season. During cold spring nights you have the option to bring plants inside or simply cover tender new growth. During the heat of summer, take the option of moving your garden to a shadier spot. Think of how handy it would be to step outside your door and pick fresh salad greens, garlic or tomatoes for a summer meal. Many vegetables can be successfully grown in a one or five gallon pot, or even a window box. Peas and beans, cucumbers or melons can be grown on a trellis. Many herbs also lend themselves to being grown in a container. Rosemary, thyme and chamomile are evergreen plants that can be grown indoors during the winter if
placed by a window. Or grow common shortlived kitchen herbs such as dill, cilantro and parsley. The taste of “fresh picked” just can’t be beat! Whether growing flowers or edibles, chose plants by their sun, soil and water requirements. Make a pot for full- sun lovers or grow a mini garden of plants which don’t have high water needs. This is easy to determine by checking the tag in most greenhouse potted plants, or following the direction on seed packets. Select one plant as the visual feature of the pot, with several others to take a supporting role in color and texture. If a plant dies or becomes unattractive, it is simple to remove and replace at any point of the season. A final touch: if your container is a little sparse use Spanish moss over the soil or a trailing plant to fill in some of the extra space. Summer living can be enhanced by vibrant attractive plants which fit into your small space or busy lifestyle. Have some fun growing flowers and edible plants this season!
By Kimberly Ginn Advanced Master Gardener
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I am thrilled to get this first issue on the streets and into the hands of people who enjoy reading Good News. Each issue of the Good News Paper is meant to inspire you by highlighting the great people and places that our community has to offer. Inspiration comes in all sizes; my parents inspire me to believe in myself, my children inspire me to be fearless, my grandchildren inspire me to live in the moment, my boyfriend inspires me to reach outside of my comfort zone, my friends inspire me to be the best that I can be, and my cat inspires me to be persistent, as he is, with his relentless nudging to fill the cat dish when it gets a little low. So, with that being said, help me by being on the lookout for individuals doing the right thing when nobody else is looking. Please contact me at goodnews.jackie@gmail .com, when you see something or someone in the community that is truly an inspiration. Thank you for picking up the Good News Paper & enjoy! Jackie Merriam, Publisher goodnews.jackie@gmail.com
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Day Trip Bird Sanctuary
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta is a wonderful place for a family outing, and a great way for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy the outdoors together. You’re even likely to learn some new and interesting facts about the many birds that find refuge at the sanctuary either as a migratory visitor or as a permanent resident. Donated by W.K. Kellogg to Michigan State University (MSU) in 1928, the 180 acres of the sanctuary were chosen because of the nesting and migration stopover habitat on the surrounding Wintergreen Lake. Kellogg donated the property to MSU to serve as an outdoor classroom for research on wildlife. You will find many birds, both wild and captive including hawks,
a Bald Eagle, various owl species, native and exotic pheasants, Trumpeter Swans, Canada Geese and a variety of duck species. The highlights for my family were hearing the Trumpeter Swans honk, seeing the owls and exotic pheasants, and feeding a bucket of corn to the waterfowl (purchased for only $1.) The Bird Sanctuary is open every day, year round, except major holidays. The cost: Adults $5, Senior Citizens (62+) $4, Students w/college ID $4, Children (ages 2-17) $3, Children under 2 are free. Memberships are also available. Located at 12685 East C Avenue in Augusta. Website: www.kbs. msu.edu/birdsanctuary. Phone (269) 671-2510.
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pets 7 Ways to Bring Nature Inside Nature is a wondrous thing. There is so much to explore in the great outdoors, smells to take in, sights to see, and textures to be discovered. However, the out-ofdoors can be a hazard to pets with vehicular traffic and predators to worry about. To enhance the life of your furry friends, bring a little nature inside the home.
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Here are seven ideas to entice your cat or dog to find more enjoyment indoors: • Offer access to windows with cat trees or window beds. • If you have a sliding patio door, place the dog bed in front of it for his viewing pleasure while you’re at work. • Hang bird feeders near windows that are animal accessible. • Place a water fountain in your home that is safe for pets to drink from. • Offer animal-friendly plants in pots around your home. Move them around to add a sense of
Rule of thumb: putt when you can, chip when you can’t.
positive acceleration through the Use your normal full swing ten finger grip, overlap or interlock are chip. I tell my pupils like a car the most popular grips used today. odometer 2 mph on backswing and 4 mph on downswing. If you are right-handed, set-up The length you swing the club with your feet aligned slightly left determines how far the ball travof the target. Grip down on the els. For short shots use a kneeclub making it shorter and easier to handle. Put your weight on to-knee swing, this shot requires your left side, or toward the target the club shaft to travel past your knee on both sides as you penso as to stabilize your legs. You dulum the club. For intermediate don’t want much leg movement chip shots use a pocket-to-pocket during the shot. Keep your hands swing and for long chip shots use forward a little ahead of the ball. The ball should be played from the the waist-to-waist swing. middle to back part of your stance. Use a less lofted club for uphill shots, and a more lofted club for Align the clubface to your indownhill shots. tended target. Now rock your shoulders back and forth with the club traveling on a straight line. It Remember your shoulders chip the ball, not your hands. is much like a putting stroke. There should be no wrist action as Woodie Capron, PGA Golf and you pendulum the club. This shot requires a slow takeaway and Teaching Professional
adventure. • Build a screened-in enclosure off the back of your home or make the balcony safe with additional screening. • Bring in feathers that work both as decorations and toys for cats. Over time, I have continued to add bits of nature to my home in safe ways for my “kids.” The cats have access to a window. Since we don’t have a window that reaches to the floor, we lock a screen door and leave the solid door open so the dog has fresh air and can hear outside noises.
I hope this springs some ideas for you. May your home be a happy and comfortable refuge for you and your pets. By Kim Bourner,
KAR Friends July 2013 article reprinted with permission from Kalamazoo Animal Rescue
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blast from the past The Portage Drive-in Theatre opened in 1948 and was owned by Butterfield Theatres. It was located at 5528 Portage Rd across from the Airport. The Drive-In had a capacity of 400 cars. It closed after the 1983 season and was torn down a couple years later. A Sam’s Club was built on the site. They later moved to another location and State Farm Insurance moved
into the building. The ticket stub and program are from about 1967. If you look close, you can see where “The Chamber of Horrors of Dr Faustus” and the review “terrible” is written on the ticket stub along with the “Munsters.”
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June 2014 Great Reads
features The Bees: A Novel by Laline Paull Published: 5/6/2014 by Ecco ISBN: 9780062331151
All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel by Anthony Doerr Published: 5/6/2014 by Scribner ISBN: 9781476746586 “Set during World War II Europe, this novel is sobering without being sentimental. The tension builds as the alternating, parallel stories of Werner and Marie-Laure unfold, and their paths cross. I highly recommend this beautiful and compelling story.” Kelly Currie, Delphi Public Library, Delphi, IN
“This book is set entirely in a beehive, but the novel and its characters are so beautifully rendered that it could have been set anywhere. Societal codes and social mores combine with the ancient behavior rituals of bees, bringing forth a remarkable story that is sure to be a book club favorite.” Ilene Lefkowitz, Denville Public Library, Denville, NJ
Sixth Grave on the Edge: A Novel by Darynda Jones Published: 5/20/2014 by St. Martin’s Press ISBN: 9781250045638
Bird Box: A Novel by Josh Malerman Published: 5/13/2014 by Ecco ISBN: 9780062259653
“The continuing adventures of P.I. Charley Davidson and Grim Reaper (not as mutually exclusive as one would think) are just as delightful as in previous books, with new characters including a wonderfully snarky new demon. Jones expands on Charley’s existing relationships and supernatural powers. It’s the perfect paranormal-romance-mystery blend that you never knew you always wanted.” Donna Matturri, Pickerington Public Library, Pickerington, OH
“Close your eyes! Don’t look! Something is out there that will drive you mad if you see it. Is it an alien invasion? An environmental toxin? Two sisters, Malorie and Shannon, embark on a journey seeking safety and other survivors. I was unable to put this book down. Horror at its best, not graphic, but truly creepy and scary. Highly recommended for fans of psychological suspense.” Mary Vernau, Tyler Public Library, Tyler, TX
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Vintage Wedding inspiration The wedding season is upon us and vintage-inspired items have made a definite comeback for decorating and as an overall theme. From the wedding gown to lawn ornaments, centerpieces, and bridesmaids’ dresses, it seems that brides have fallen in love with vintage.
What do you need to pull off a vintage wedding? It’s all in the details. Here are three ideas to help pull off a truly unique and one-ofa-kind vintage inspired wedding: 1. THE CLOTHING – Brides may enjoy selecting a new wedding gown from several designers who now offer a “vintageinspired” line of bridal gowns. Designers such as Vera Wang and Alfred Angelo cater to the vintage wedding craze by offering up an entire line of gowns that are inspired from designs throughout the eras. The groom and his men may choose to don suspenders and straw hats paired with khaki trousers and the bridal party can easily show up in multiple colors of dresses that appear to foxtrot right out of the 1950’s dances. If planning a wedding with a theme in mind, such as The Great Gatsby,
the bride and groom may choose to request that their guests come dressed in 1930’s styles to add to their special day. 2. THE VENUE – The selected venue for a vintage-inspired wedding shouldn’t be cookie-cutter. It shouldn’t be like every other wedding venue, rather a big empty meadow, farm, barn, small chapel or outside park would be ideal for the big day. Some other venues to consider when planning your soiree may be renting out a big Victorian house with a fenced-in backyard, an old castle or a Bed and Breakfast. By selecting a space that already has antique décor you may save a bundle of money by eliminating the cost of locating authentic vintage items that can be high-priced. 3. THE DÉCOR – Popular vintage items that can be used to help decorate your space include birdcages, Mason jars, doilies, strands of Christmas lights, filament light bulbs or paper lanterns. These are all excellent items for decor. Some couples select vintage tea cups or place settings, old wornaway doors or decorated hanging salvaged windows. Always think outside the box and I’d suggest looking at old wedding photos or Pinterest for some real vintageinspiration. By utilizing these few tips, you will be sure to create a vintageinspired affair to remember. Janice Penny is an expert in Vintage clothing and styling. For 15 years she has partnered with her mother in operating The Clothing Connection Consignment Boutique in Kalamazoo. Photos by Amelia’s By Design
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In Search of Super-Powers: A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series in many interesting, unintended places meeting super people. This column will be taking us to one every month.
Jane: Everyone has a superpower. Very few people recognize their own, unique, super-power, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. My husband, for instance, has the super-power of always being able to find a great parking space. Even the day before Christmas at the mall, Dean always pulls into the slot next to the handicap space. It’s his super-power. Getting lost is my personal superpower. I get lost five minutes after leaving my home. Getting lost is a superpower because I find myself
As you begin to ponder what your own super ability might be (admit it--you are), it’s important to know that these powers are not genetic. Think about it: do any famous super heroes have parents or siblings with the same talents? Nope. My daughter, Ellen, for example, travelled to Japan and lived there for five years, and never got lost. She never found a decent parking spot, either. Ellen: My mom, a friend, and I are chatting at the charming riverside café in Portage, Chocolatea, when my superpower comes into play. Two bites of my cherry crumble and I’ve found the pit. I always find the pits: cherry, peach, avocado; the fruit doesn’t seem to matter. I’ve learned to bite lightly. As I set it to the side of my plate, a soft cough coming from the
left distracts me. I turn to find a spectacled gentleman in his 60’s. “I’m sorry to interrupt,” he says, “but I wanted to say; the skirt you are wearing is charming--such a nice pattern!” I blink several times at him in astonishment. This would never happen in Japan. But, I’m back in the USA, and here is a typical Midwestern stranger speaking to me like an old friend. “Oh, thanks! I bought it while I was living in Japan. I just moved back to the states.” “No wonder. The pattern is very vintage, reminds me of clothes from my childhood.” He smiles. “I’m good at spotting these things.” A few more exchanged pleasantries and he leaves. I turn back to my companions. “Such a kind man.” “Maybe that’s his super power,” muses the other person at the table. “What’s yours?” my mother asks her. “Spotting groundhogs,” she replies, smiling over her latte. “In fact, there’s one scrounging
around on the riverbank behind you.” We turn to look and sure enough, there he is. By Jane and Ellen Knuth Dear Readers: Have you noticed anyone’s superpower? We would be happy to make them “the other person at the table” in a future column. Write to us at: goodnews.jackie@gmail.com.
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Farmers’ MArket The Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market is full of everything from fruits and veggies to meats, cheeses, breads, hand crafted goods and more. Many vendors offer different products throughout the market season based on what is in-season. There are over 100 participating businesses each Saturday. The vibrant market culture connects customers to food sources through honest learning relationships and supports local food related businesses. Every market business is asked to identify their role in the Farmers’ Market by choosing one of the four categories: Retailer, Grower, Producer and Artisan. Growers are stating they grow 80% or more of the products they
sell throughout the season. Producers are creating prepared foods or raising animals, which make up 80% of their items for sale. Retailers are buying high quality fresh produce from other farms or markets and selling it fresh to you at affordable prices. Artisans are hand crafting arts or goods that are non-food items. All of these roles are significant to our farmers’ market and to our region’s thriving food system. The People’s Food Co-op has been operating the Farmers’ Market since the beginning of the 2013’ season. The Co-op has transformed the market experience into a gathering place to bring the family, be entertained, enjoy food and visit with others
in the community. All season long, visit the market website to learn more about the businesses and products, locate all your favorite businesses, and check out which musical performers, chef cooking demos, and kids’ activities are coming to the market. Many forms of payment are accepted, including Food Assistance, to ensure the market products are accessible to more people in the community.
The Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday beginning May 3 and ending November 22 from 7 am until 2 pm. From June through October the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market is also open on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3 to October 29. The peak times of the market are usually 8 am to 1 pm or later depending on the sunshine! Come early and see all of the great vendors! 1204 Bank Street Kalamazoo farmersmarketkalamazoo.com
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Girl Gold Award recipients Scout KALAMAZOO – Beautifying a trail, creating a more inviting space at a library, developing an anti-bullying campaign, providing a reading space/lending library for low-income children, and creating a recruitment video earned four girls their Gold Awards, the highest award given in active Girl Scouting. The awards were presented during a ceremony on May 4 at the Girl Scouts heart of Michigan’s Kalamazoo Regional Center. The recipients are: Erin Cooper Troop 80139, South Haven Practice Positive Posting Erin Cooper came very close to becoming a victim of cyberbullying. She was luckier than some of her friends who were victimized by this type of bullying. Rather than putting up with it, Erin decided to take action so students at her school and their parents recognize the signs of cyberbullying and can put a stop to it. Erin worked on a cyberbullying policy for her school and created a ban-
ner to display at an information booth at a Cyber Awareness event hosted by the Whirlpool Corp. and at the South Haven Blueberry Festival. She said many people don’t know that they are being cyberbullied until it’s too late to do anything about it. She said her project will raise awareness before they become victims. Erin is attending Lake Michigan College. Sarah Graham Troop 80263, Battle Creek Charitable Union Book Nook Sarah wanted to provide a reading space/lending library for lowincome children in the community. She said she chose to locate this space at the Charitable Union because it enables families who visit the organization monthly to get clothing and other items to also borrow books to read with their children. Sarah and her team of volunteers collected donated books, created bookmarks and color coding to identify appropriate books for different age levels, and secured bookshelves, in addi-
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tion to other tasks. She said a lack of access to books for low-income children contributes to illiteracy. By creating this book oasis for these children, Sarah said she hopes to make a positive impact on illiteracy rates in the community. Sarah is a freshman at Taylor University majoring in Psychology. Jessica Overholser Troop 80139, South Haven Liberty-Hyde Bailey Museum, Nature Walk and Butterfly Garden Residential and commercial development in the South Haven area has diminished the presence of native plants that are critical to the survival of butterflies. Jessica created a garden with plants that will provide a stable food source for butterflies, in addition to a perfect spot to rest and lay their eggs. She also met with students in the local schools to teach them about the role of butterflies in the ecosystem. The garden area is part of a nature path accessible to the general public. As a registered butterfly way station the garden has become part of a transcontinental migratory path for many butterfly species. Jessica is a freshman at Michigan State University where she is majoring in Neuroscience with a double concentration in Behavioral Psychology and Genetics. Kendra Semenczuk Troop 80304, Three Rivers Library Seating (Teen Section) Kendra gave teenage visitors to the Vicksburg Public Library a more comfortable seating area. She said she noticed that the existing seating was worn out and uncomfortable and spoke with the librarians about purchasing new chairs for the teen section. She used money
from cookie sales, held a car wash and secured donations to purchase the chairs which she got on sale. Her project was mentioned in local newspapers and on the library’s website to encourage other community residents to help out where help is needed. Kendra also put together a binder containing information about other needs that the library has. Kendra is a senior at Vicksburg High School. She will be attending Kalamazoo Valley Community and is exploring various areas to major in. Victoria Ward Troop 80304, Vicksburg Recruiting Video for Mackinac Island Governor’s Honor Guard Troop 609 Victoria created a new video which is used to recruit girls to participate in the Honor Guard Troop. The video that had been used was outdated and contained inaccurate information. She shot new video footage and conducted interviews while reusing some of the existing information to maintain the history of the program and show the growth of the program. The video will be used statewide for recruiting and a shorter version has been posted online and is available to anyone around the world. Victoria said she is happy that she was able to update the video which tells the story of a very prestigious program offered by Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Victoria is a senior at Vicksburg High School. She plans to attend Hope College where she will major in French, Theater, International Studies, and Art Studies. Congratulations! By Jane C. Parikh
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Summer plans for your Tweens and Teens “It takes a village to raise a child.” African Proverb As school winds down, the summer comes rapidly upon us. For many parents, the question of what to do with your young tween or teen who tells you he or she just hopes “to relax” all summer and “do whatever I want” becomes a bit of a conundrum. Yes, relaxation after a busy school year is not a bad goal but two and half months of unstructured time at home, perhaps in isolation, if you are working outside the home, is not such a great idea. Facebook, YouTube, video games and virtual friendships are likely to be the driving source of entertainment. Summer is a rich opportunity for learning, skill building and developing real, face to face relationships outside the classroom. I encourage parents to put together a plan with their teen or tween. Ask the following questions: 1. If you could do anything, what would you most like to explore this summer that maybe you didn’t have time to do while you were in school?
2. Highlight a special talent you saw your child begin to develop and ask about it. “You seemed to have so much fun doing _________________. I wonder if you would like to do something more with that?” 3. Capitalize on relationships that are healthy for your child. Suggest spending time with these people, especially if you can combine these relationships to include some form of adult contact. E.g. going to camp or on a mission trip with a friend. The next step involves building a village for your child. In former times, children were mentored and guided by a strong network of caring adults. Each child had multiple aunts, uncles, older cousins and neighbors who guided a young one. With families spread across the country and so many adults working outside the home, many families may have to consciously create a network of mentorship for their tween or teen. Ideas to consider: 1. Old fashioned summer camp. Your teen, who may be too old to attend, could volunteer to be a counselor in training. This could lead to paid employment later on. 2. Special interest experiences and specialty camps: art lessons,
drama camp, music and dance instruction, sports camps, Driver’s Education, cooking classes, robotics and computer camps. Many of the specialty camps are held on college campuses. This gives your teen an exposure to a university and its programs. Try something new! 3. Job shadowing. Send your child to work with someone who is doing what he or she might like to do. 4. Entrepreneurship: babysitting, lawn mowing, pet sitting, and garden care are wonderful ways to earn money. Help your tween or teen make fliers to advertise his or her services. 5. Mission trips and volunteer experiences: “service learning” is the buzz phrase for this at the college level. These types of trips can be life changing for your child. 6. Finally, family vacations: this is your village. Embedding your child in his or her own kinship system via family camping, an
extended stay with cousins, older step sibs or a trip with grandparents can solidify your child’s sense of identity, security and belonging. Set your expectations for an amount of activity level that is appropriate for your child. Start your discussion with your tween or teen now. This conversation is likely to be more successful if it is viewed as a dialogue that may enfold over several weeks. Decide together on a date for coming to closure and actually following through with signing up for the selected activities. Money doesn’t necessarily need to be a barrier to participation. Be aware that many organizations offer need based or merit scholarships for summer programs, but these fill up fast. Above all, enjoy building your village together. Lindsay South, MA/LPC Registered Play Therapist
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health We don’t have to travel to exotic places in search of the Fountain of Youth; it’s as close as the inside of your house! There’s more good news: it doesn’t cost anything. What is it? It’s exercise. Every research article that comes across my desk often has the same message: Movement is Medicine. At some level, most people recognize that exercise is good for health. The medical community is now coming to understand that long periods of sitting are bad for our health, so says Katherine Hall PhD in geriatric research at the Duke Medical Center. She says that recent research shows that it is NEVER too late to start building activity into our daily routine and reap the healthy benefits. Exercise doesn’t have to done all at one time. In fact, going for a walk in the morning and then sitting all day really negates the benefit of the morning walk. Incorporating several periods of exercise throughout the day, even for 10
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minutes, is beneficial. Walking and gardening are two activities that are most accessible and enjoyable. The benefits of daily movement are significant. It can help prevent disease, especially chronic disease like diabetes; it can also help manage disease like high blood pressure and diabetes. In addition, it can help in the recovery of illness. There is plenty of evidence, too, that exercise can help with cognitive ability and contribute to managing depression. Let’s not forget that exercise plays a big role in the prevention of falls. So even though most people recognize the benefits, they often don’t know the magnitude of the benefit. A recent study conducted with 3500 participants whose average age was 65 observed the effect of physical activity on healthy aging versus developing long-term illnesses, depression, and dementia. This study lasted for 8 years.
The results were startling. Those who “became” active versus those who remained inactive were 3 times as likely to be considered “healthy agers” with significantly lower rates of chronic illness. Those who were active before entering the study were 7 times as likely to be considered healthy agers.
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Craft beer walking tours Grab your walking shoes and head downtown Kalamazoo on Saturdays this summer for an afternoon of walking, beer sampling and fun! West Michigan Beer Tours has partnered with Discover Kalamazoo and others, to bring the Craft Beer Walking Tour Series to Kalamazoo. They are dedicated to providing craft beer lovers a fun, flavorful and educational experience. As you may have noticed, Kalamazoo has seen an explosion of new breweries over the past year. Arcadia opened on May 8th, Boatyard is due to open on June 21st and Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewing Co., Tibbs Brewing Co. and Rupert’s Brew House all opened this past fall or winter. With Bell’s and Olde Peninsula already established, as well as a number of craft beer friendly bars, it is the perfect place to offer these tours.
The cost is $19 per person, and guests must be 21 years old to participate. Registration begins at 12:30 pm, Tour departure at 1:00 pm, tour completion at approximately 4pm.
June Tour Origination Sites: June 7 – Old Dog Tavern June 14 – Olde Peninsula June 21 – Old Burdick’s June 28 – Harvey’s On the Mall
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These tours will teach you about craft beer styles, tasting techniques, Kalamazoo’s brewing history and more details about Kalamazoo’s emerging craft beer scene. Each route will be different and will include a tour at three of these featured breweries: Arcadia Ales, Bells, Gonzo’s BiggDogg, Olde Peninsula, Ruperts and Tibbs Brewing. Enjoy a sample or pint of beer at each of the three locations and a souvenir pint glass.
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non-profit spotlight There is only one phrase that easily explains what Kairos Dwelling is: a “hospice” home. But Kairos is so much more than that. We are a way station, a place of hospitality, refreshment, love and support for our guests and their families. Kairos is a joyful, loving home – a safe place for families to share their pain and their grief. We do not take the place of family; we support them, relieving them of necessary duties so that they may spend their final days saying good-bye to their loved one. Kairos is a beautiful, 4 bedroom farm house that sits along Gull Road. We are a family of trained “volunteers”, many of whom have faced death in their families and now wish to give back and offer their support and love to others
in the same situation. Our volunteers assist individuals and their families in meeting basic needs related to the care of the dying person and nurturing of the family during this time. Our mission at Kairos is to provide physical care, emotional support, unconditional love and compassionate service for terminally ill persons and their families. Kairos does not receive any reimbursement from insurance, hospitals, hospices or government agencies of any kind. The only funds we receive are free will
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offerings and donations from our community, memorials, and our annual fund-raising efforts. We do NOT charge for this care. We are a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit. We continue to seek funding from local foundations and are grateful for their continued support. Volunteers are the heart of our organization. We have over 70 loving volunteers to care for our guests. They are compassionate individuals who have chosen to step outside their comfort zone, and in doing so, they have given comfort to many. Without the unselfish acts of our volunteers we would not be able to provide this much needed care. Each time a new guest comes to Kairos they become a part of our “family”. We are a large and evergrowing family that has many
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she was dying, and she didn’t want her family to have to care for her, even though they were more than willing. She embraced us with her spirit and her love of life, but she also realized that her life here with us would be short. She knew and she was not afraid – she was at peace. Another guest came in a little feisty, but we could always settle him down by offering him a back rub. He knew exactly what and who he wanted in his room. He, too, was in charge but in a completely different way. He was declining and family was with him most of the day. We were grateful that his family came together, through difficult at times, and were able to support each other. It is always a blessing to see our families with their loved ones by their side. As much as we are here to support those dying we are also here to support the families.
Photo By Mark Bugnaski At times our volunteers and staff become family to those who are alone and do not have family or family is scattered and not able to be here. It is our mission and our passion to ease the burden of those dying and to support the families, and each other, through this emotional “good-bye.” At Kairos we believe each person is allowed to live in the presence of death. We say, “Nothing to hasten, nothing to prolong.” We allow death to occur peacefully, naturally, comfortably, in God’s time and in each person’s time. It is truly life-giving to work with the dying. It seems we do so little and they give so much to us. It is a journey. By Sue Shaw, Director
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June Calendar of Free Events Jun 1 - Jun 15, 2014 Special Exhibit: Michigan’s Heritage Barns: An Artist’s Perspective Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990
June 10 Open House: Grasslands, Birds & Pastures Kellogg Farm – Pasture Dairy Center 671-2402
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June 5-7, 2014 Greek Fest Arcadia Festival Site June 7th, 11am-4pm 345-3000 June 6, 2014 Art Hop Downtown Kalamazoo 5-9pm 342-5059 June 6-7, 2014 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair Bronson Park Fri. 3pm-8pm Sat. 9am-5pm 349-7775 Jun 6 - 7, 2014 Jump into Summer Kalamazoo Valley Museum Fri. 5-6pm: Live Music by Dooley Noted Fri. 6-8pm: Live Music by Red Sea Pedestrians Sat. 12-4: Gaming and Animation Festival 373-7990 June 7, 2014 Do-Dah Parade Downtown Kalamazoo 11am 388-2830 June 7, 2014 Super Summer Flea & Antique Market Kalamazoo County Expo Center 8am-3pm 383-8761 June 10 Art Break: Some Pictures Need Words Photographs & talk by Alan Cohen Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 349-7775
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Restaurant Review Jersey Giant SUBS was founded in East Lansing on November 18th, 1979 by Ken Slocum, grandfather of the local owner of two Portage locations, also named Ken Slocum. Ken opened his first store in September 2010’ on South Westnedge Ave., across from Meijer, just months before graduating from college. He has recently opened a second location on Oakland Drive near Centre Street, and plans to continue expansion in the future. Ken’s grandfather moved his family from New Jersey to East Lansing by way of a yearlong road trip across the continental 48 states. Upon arriving in East Lansing, the family was hard pressed to find a decent sandwich that
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