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Favorite Colorful Spring Garden Blooms need to be Planted Now!

To enable our spring gardens to announce the new season next year, bulbs need to be planted now. With hundreds of flower bulb varieties available including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and others, the possible combinations seem boundless. How does a gardener choose?

daffodil. For late season blooms, plant clusters of double late light pink Angelique tulips and Estella Rijnveld, which is an outstanding red and white parrot tulip. Under plant with velvety blue pansies and salmon pink Lady Derby hyacinths.

a garden’s color combinations is what makes it “yours”. But it never hurts to borrow combinations that work from others. In the end, it’s what pleases that counts.

Pay attention to the flowering time and the plant height. Also For exciting mid-May color, pair consider the blooming period. Many garden experts say start orange Dillenburg tulips with blue There are three major blooming with their favorite color, and then Muscari Grape Hyacinths. For a seasons in spring: early, mid, and branch out from there. To most crisp springtime look, white and late. You will want to plant some people, choosing flower colors is yellow color combinations beat all. flowers from each so that when the most fun, most creative part of No colors have more “jump” in one batch has finished flowering, gardening, but to others, it can be the landscape – the eye is drawn another starts. paralyzing. Those people worry, immediately when white or yel“do these red tulips go with that low appear against a backdrop of Before planting bulbs, take note orange and purple?” When they green. of these requirements. Bulbs can’t decide, they plant the same need a well-drained soil. If your thing year after year. But experiEranthis is little known by most soil is on the heavy side, mix in menting with something new is gardeners. Yet this small wonder, a liberal amount of Clay Soil what brings a garden to life. also known as winter aconite, has Conditioner to both presence and staying power a depth of eight This year, try out different color in the garden. Just three inches inches. You can combinations. Bulbs come in tall with a yellow flower that looks dig small holes every color under the sun. They like a fairy forest buttercup, the just large enough provide the perfect palette for ex- Eranthis is one of the first flowfor one or a few perimentation. For exotic mixes, ers to bloom in the spring, often bulbs. Or, if you try pairing washes of rich reddish- blooming right through the snow. wish to get all orange, coral, pink, yellow, purple, Its short stems and bright sunny your digging over blue, and creamy whites against flowers ringed by a green leafy with all at once, a backdrop of green-on-green. collar create a carpet effect when dig a large trench Think jewel tones and lush shapes. planted en masse. The flowers and then simply Choose flowers that will bloom open wide in the sun and close in place the bulbs together. the evening. Plant with beds of in the trench white flowers such as Galanthus at the advised For bold displays, pair fragrant Snowdrops and white Joan of Arc spacing and cover hyacinths Pink Pearl, Blue Jacket, Crocus. them with soil. and Delft Blue. Add drifts of Bulbs are always Orange Emperor Fosterianna According to Dutch gardening planted with tulips and Papillion split corona expert Frans Roozen, choosing the pointed end

up. Always use a teaspoon of Bulb Tone under each bulb. As a general rule, the larger bulbs, such as tulips, hyacinths, and narcissus, should be planted six to eight inches deep and the minor bulbs set three to four inches deep. Shallow planted bulbs should have a mulch of straw or leaves applied after Thanksgiving to prevent frost heaving. With the bulbs all tucked away in strategic pockets of your yard, give them a good soaking with the garden hose to help get the roots started. Planting spring flower bulbs this fall will ensure you the most colorful show on earth next spring. By George Wedel Wedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center

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Welcome to the Good News Paper This year has been a milestone year in my family. Both of my parents turned eighty and my newest grandson celebrated his first birthday. Milestone events provide the perfect reason to take time out of our busy lives to gather together with those who mean the most to us. It’s amazing, whether it’s been four months or four years, you find that the people and your connection to them remain the same. It’s great to pick up where you left off, and create new memories. These are the people that know us so well, and those that have the greatest impact on our lives. The common sentiment after my dad’s eightieth birthday was that we should get together more often. We decided that we’re not going to wait for a milestone event; we’re going to create one. I hope this inspires you to do the same.

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Spring Blooms Need to be Planted Now…………………… 2 Remember When: Kewpee Hamburgs……………..……… 4 Pets: Foods that are bad for dogs & cats………………….... 5 Book Reviews………………………………………………. 6 Tailgate Recipe: Rattlesnake Wings………………….……... 7 Vintage: Must Have Vintage Accessories………………....... 8 A Mother & Daughter Adventure Series…………………... 9 A Bounty of Fall Fun ………………………………… ..10-11 Eat: Wild Ginger…………………………………………… 12 Mindful Parenting…………………………………………. 13 Relaxation: Deep Tissue vs. Deep Pressure....................... 14 Health: Healthy Eating-Back to the Basics....................... 15 Non-Profit Spotlight: The Arc…………………………….. 16 Day Trip: Merrell Mountain Bike Trail…………………… 17 Celebrate October ……………………………………….…18 Calendar of FREE Events………………………………….. 19

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I was encouraged to write about Kewpee Hamburgs by a local business owner, Barb Howard. She grew up in Gobles, but her family visited downtown Kalamazoo regularly to do their shopping. She remembers her dad taking the family to Kewpee hamburgs on Saturdays. Barb mentioned that is was a tough decision choosing between a milkshake with her hamburger, or a piece of their delicious homemade pie for dessert. The Kewpee restaurant in Kalamazoo was located at the corner of Farmer’s Alley and South Street, which is now a parking lot. Kewpee Hamburgs is the second known chain of hamburger fastfood restaurants. In case you’re curious, the first one was White Castle. Kewpee was founded in 1923 in Flint; Michigan by Samuel V. Blair under the name “Kewpee Hotel Hamburgs.” They began by serving hamburgers out of a wagon, and sold for 5 cents. The chain took its name (with a

slight spelling alteration) from the Kewpie dolls popular at that time. Kewpee was one of the first to institute curbside service, which later became a drive-in service, and then finally was transformed into drive-thru service.

Before the war there were over 400 Kewpee locations, with only five remaining to date, one in Lansing, another in Racine, Wisconsin and three locations in Lima, Ohio where the headquarters is presently

located. Many locations were driven to close due to scarcity of meat during World War II. The founder, Dave Blair’s retirement in 1944 and death the next year, are also cited as contributing factors. According to a 2001 interview with Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, as a child, he lived near the intersection of Douglas and Kalamazoo Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Thomas used to love eating at the Kalamazoo Kewpee restaurant. He said it was what inspired him to go into the business. Kewpee’s sold square hamburgers and thick malt shakes, much like the famous restaurant that Thomas eventually founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969. Kewpee has used some creative advertising slogans over the years, the present one is: Hamburg pickle on top, makes your heart go flippity-flop! Earlier slogans include: “Mity Nice Hamburger,” “Your Granpappy ate here,” and “We cater to all the folks.” By Jackie Merriam

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foods that are bad for dogs and cats

pets While you may be tempted to give your furry friend a tasty treat from your plate, think again. Many foods for people can be harmful—even fatally toxic—to your pets. Below is a list of some of the most common toxic foods. If you’re adamant about sharing with your pet, learn what people foods are safe for your dog and cat to consume in small quantities. • Chocolate • Caffeine (like coffee and tea) • Alcohol • Avocados • Nuts (especially Macadamia nuts) • Grapes and Raisins • Yeast Dough • Moldy or Spoiled Food • Raw or Undercooked Meat, Eggs, and Bones • Sweets, Candies and Baked Goods • Xylitol: a common sweetener that is used in gum and toothpaste, and is toxic to pets

• Onions, Garlic and Chives • Milk and Dairy Products • Apple Seeds • Salt and Salty Foods In case of an accident, make sure you have the numbers for your veterinarian, the closest

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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Station Eleven

by Caitlin Doughty

by Emily St. John Mandel

“Part memoir, part exposé of the death industry, and part instruction manual for aspiring morticians. First-time author Doughty has written an attention-grabbing book that is sure to start some provocative discussions. Fans of Mary Roach’s Stiff and anyone who enjoys an honest, well-written autobiography will appreciate this quirky story.”

“An actor playing King Lear dies onstage just before a cataclysmic event changes the future of everyone on Earth. What will be valued and what will be discarded? Will art have a place in a world that has lost so much? What will make life worth living? These are just some of the issues explored in this beautifully written dystopian novel. Recommended for fans of David Mitchell, John Scalzi and Kate Atkinson.”

Patty Falconer, Hampstead Public Library, Hampstead, NH

Janet Lockhart,Wake County Public Libraries, Cary, NC

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The Distance by Helon Giltrow

“A family comes to terms with their estranged father’s death in Oliver’s first novel for adults. Told from the perspective of two ghosts living in the old house, this unique story weaves characters and explores their various past connections. Great book!”

“Imagine a modern-day Robin Hood who deals not in money, but identity. Karla, the protagonist of The Distance, is a tech guru with a conscience, and the security of several nations dependent on her. This nuanced book kept me on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait until the next one comes out”

by Lauren Oliver

Rachel Fewell, Denver Public Library, Denver, CO

Cathy Scheib, Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, IN

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delicious Tailgate Recipe ATTENTION CHICKEN WING LOVERS! Curtis T’s Double-Top-Secret Rattlesnake wings

If you love tasty chicken wings with a little “zing” – here’s a recipe that will make you the hit of your next tailgate bash. Here’s what you’ll need: 20 chicken wings 1 envelope of Hidden Valley Ranch Original Salad Dressing Mix 1 cup milk / 1 cup mayo 1/3 cup butter / ¼ cup Tabasco sauce / 3 tablespoons vinegar Seasonings: seasoned salt / paprika / cayenne pepper / pepper / garlic salt 2 flat baking pans (covered with aluminum foil) Directions: 1. Mix the (Hidden Valley Ranch mix) in a bowl with 1 cup milk – 1 cup mayo 2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour to thicken 3. Remove the wing tip, cut the wings into wings & drumettes, – (which are mini-drum sticks) – rinse 4. On a sheet of aluminum foil – place all of the wings & drumettes together and season – sprinkle generously with seasoned salt – then sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper and regular pepper – then sprinkle lightly with garlic salt 5. When the ranch mix is ready to take out of the refrigerator – take out and stir with fork so the mixture becomes consistent 6. Take a small mixing bowl and add 3 tablespoons vinegar and ¼ cup tobacco sauce – then melt 1/3 cup of butter and add to bowl – stir

7. Dredge each wing in the ranch mix – then dip the wing in the Tabasco sauce mixture and place on a baking pan covered with foil. I put all of the wings on one baking pan and all of the drumettes on the other baking pan. 8. Pour any leftover ranch mixture and sauce on the wings 9. Sprinkle paprika on the wings & drumettes for coloring 10. Heat oven to 350-degrees – then place the wings on your lower rack and the drummettes on the upper rack – bake for 20 minutes 11. When 20 minutes are up – take the wings from the lower rack out and turn over – sprinkle again with paprika and place on the upper rack. 12. Then take the drumettes out from the upper rack and turn over – sprinkle again with paprika and place on the lower rack – bake for 20 additional minutes 13. The wings, now on the upper rack, will usually get done first – wait until they are a “pleasing brown” and remove the wings from the upper rack first – keep the drummettes on the lower rack for a bit longer until they are done 14. With some tongs – remove the wings from the baking pan and put on a serving dish 15. NEXT COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT “DOUBLE TOP SECRET” THAT MAKES THESE WINGS SO SPECIAL: take the empty baking pan and pour the sauce on the pan into a small cup or bowl – the sauce

will be a bright orange color 16. Take a spoon and spoon the orange sauce over the wings on the serving dish 17. Then take the drummettes out of the oven (when done) and repeat the above process.

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Must-Have Vintage Accessories Vintage for Anyone’s Closet

Even if you aren’t a die-hard vintage dresser, lover or collector, there are few vintage accessories that everyone should add to their closet or wardrobe.

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Coco Chanel wore birdcage hats. Birdcage hats come in a slew of varieties and styles, different textiles and a multitude of colors or patterns. They are quite trendy right now for a slew of vintage-themed soirees or weddings. These types of hats will forever go down in history as one of the most feminine and romantic hats ever made. Adding one to your closet or cedar chest will bring delight in the years to come as they tend to repeat in trend about every 20 years or so.

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Another popular vintage accesA birdcage hat is a hat that has sory that gets requested in my an open-weave veil in the front for profession all the time are vintage pulling down over the face. They gloves. While wearing gloves originated in the 1940’s but befor every day passed a long time came increasingly popular during ago in trends, there is certainly a the Swinging 1960s. Over time, younger generation swarming in ladies such as Jackie Kennedy and and looking for authentic vintage

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gloves to add to their collections. Vintage gloves may be cotton, lace or hand-crochet, leather, fur-lined or fur-trimmed - there is a major variety out there. Gloves were always a staple to the mothers and grandmothers of yesteryear - make sure to check out their accessory collections also as they may have a pair or two floating around somewhere to hand down to you.

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Last, but certainly not least are vintage collars. Vintage collars originated during the Victorian period (1837-1901). These accessories became revisited during the 1930’s and 1940’s, but did not make a huge comeback again in fashion until the 1980’s and again in recent years. While you may tend to tuck this vintage accessory away from time to time, adding one to your wardrobe would be a great opportunity to hunt up something unique and different to add class to your tops and also a vintage-loving daughter,

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In Search of our Super-Powers: A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series Turkey legs in our fists along with wads of napkins, we head back to the vendors who line the paths to and from the performance stages. Jewelry, clothing, leather, flower crowns, and pottery are everywhere. Two of my friends, both early thirty-somethings who normally prefer futuristic video games, disappear around a corner to the right. I follow. “What did you find?” Ellen: The renaissance faire is bustling, people in period dress pass by in raucous processions as my friends and I wait in line to purchase roasted turkey legs. I haven’t been to a ren-fest since I was a teenager, so when this opportunity arose I mustered a mixed band of friends and family.

“Look--homemade soap!” Both have already picked up baskets to begin shopping. “It’s organic, and there must be fifty different scents.” Bemused, I try to exchange a look with my mother but she is already chatting with the man running the stall.

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If you’re interested in trying some unique flavor combinations, Wild Ginger is the perfect place for you. Their fusion menu mixes flavors from different nationalities into one delicious and flavorful meal. The Udon Basil Japanese Noodle dish is an interesting Asian Italian creation with ginger and sweet soy (Asian) and fresh Tomato, Basil and spinach (Italian). While the Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls are an American Asian specialty, made with prime rib, onion, green & red pepper, mozzarella and swiss cheese Wild Ginger also has a large selection of delicious Japanese and Chinese specialties, including high quality sushi. Their dishes are fresh, made to order, homemade authentic gourmet Asian cuisine. Dinners offer larger full portions, while Lunches are smaller portions, and include an appetizer and soup. The interesting flavors don’t stop with their meals; enjoy a Lychee Sangria or Ginger Blueberry Mojito drink to compliment your dining experience. For dessert try Japanese Mochi ice cream, which is a small round ball, consisting of a soft pounded sticky rice cake coating on the outside and ice cream filling on the inside. Choose from green tea or red bean mango flavors. The restaurant business isn’t something new to the owners, Lee and Andrew Lum, who presently own two other restaurants near campus, Buddha’s Belly and Spice Rice Asian Cuisine. Additionally, the Lum family has owned a handful of other Asian restaurants and an Asian grocery store over the years, since moving to this area in 1974. The family also has their

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Mindful Parenting trick-or-treat Navigating Halloween with your Food Allergic or Food Sensitive Child

counseling enter treatment with anxiety. No surprise! If one bite of a Snickers bar was almost lethal, life, especially at Halloween, can become nightmarish.

We focus on making holiday situations safe and protected, while allowing the child to function at his or her highest Halloween in Kalamazoo is a special time of year. Planning and level of independence. This is a making Halloween costumes often difficult dance. I recommend the following: goes on for weeks when children 1. Understand the exact nature are young. Autumn leaves crunch on sidewalks. Strings of mini jack of your child’s food allergies and allergic response. Working with o’ lanterns illuminate walkways an allergist is critical for diagnosis up to houses. Front doorsteps and management. Retesting at are often crowded with carved multiple points later on to see if pumpkins. Bowls of candy await. the allergy is on its way to being out grown is a very important part If you are the parent of a food of the process. allergic child, Halloween can 2. Prepare for the worst allergic be an especially scary time. My reaction and know what to do; youngest son was diagnosed for many families this involves with egg, peanut, soy, fish and carrying and being comfortable milk allergies at one year old. with using an Epipen, as well as Halloween parties and trick or not hesitating to use emergency treating was difficult. Candy room services if an exposure was loaded with milk chocolate occurs. and nuts. Egg albumin was an 3. Train and educate your child’s especially sneaky offender; tucked caretakers, teachers and the away in taffy and marshmallow parents of his or her close friends. cream to produce a smooth 4. On Halloween, volunteer for consistency, egg albumin set off your child’s classroom parties. immediate vomiting. I knew that Join (or lead!) the food committee my little warrior child’s endless in having party snacks available sets of armored Halloween which are safe for your child, and costumes could not protect him from exposure: that was my job to other children in the class who also might have food allergies. manage. 5. In your home, purchase candy or other edibles that are safe for The strategies I used with my your child to eat. son are now a routine part of 6. Consider passing out nonfood my repertoire in my work as a items that are safe for all children: child therapist with food allergic stickers, bouncy balls, stretchy children and their parents. Most snakes and alligators, plastic children who come to see me for spiders. 7. Sort through your child’s candy bag and eliminate lessons for all ages anything you know is an offender OR are Billie F. Netterwald at all unsure of. No Emeritus Certified Teacher label. No candy. This may be the safest Call (269) 344-0881 approach for many for more information families. 8. As your child gets older, see if he “A network of experienced or she can begin to therapists in private identify what is safe. practice who support Often children are Kalamazoo area surprisingly good at individuals, couples and families” this. Ask your child why she made the choice she did; you Professional Clinicians and Consultants, Inc. will be checking up www.counselingpcc.com

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on her developing self care skills. As your child learns to read, she or he will become an expert at reading food labels. 9. Make a candy exchange. For every offender your child has to eliminate, give her a safe substitute from your own carefully selected candy supply. 10. If your child has an allergy free sibling, invite the kids to share and help each other. My oldest son delighted in receiving his younger brother’s Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. In turn, my eldest then donated all of his fruit flavored Smarties and licorice to his brother’s pumpkin bucket. 11. Finally, as a parent, learn to manage your own anxiety. This can be especially difficult if you were the parent scooping your child off to an emergency room for a sudden anaphylactic episode that launched your journey into the food allergy world. Understand the effects of secondary trauma and allow yourself some time with a therapist or other understanding professional to process your reactions. Remember, your food allergic child may not even remember the initial experience, which often occurs as an infant or toddler. What your child will remember is your ongoing anxiety and fright. A calm, matter of fact approach will greatly support your child in lowering her levels of anxiety. 12. Remember that you and your child are not alone. Food allergies in children are on the rise in developed countries.

National websites with the latest research, recipes, and tips for management abound. (See www. kidswithfoodallergies.org/Take the Tricks out of Halloween). Have fun with your little one! Halloween years pass quickly. As my food allergic son heads off to Kalamazoo College this fall, he has outgrown all of his food allergies but eggs and peanuts. He, K College’s Director of Food Services and the health center, have formed a team to handle his allergies, which are now commonplace for many college students. The food labeling, handling, and purchasing of myriad food alternatives was impressive, as was the friendly willingness of the food service staff to answer my son’s day to day questions. Dairy, wheat, egg, nut and other identifiers are now part of the cafeteria system for all students. My little Halloween warrior has developed into a smart, independent emerging adult who successfully wields his own sword. Lindsay P. South, MA/LPC Registered Play Therapist www.counselingpcc.com/south In addition to treating adults with an array of concerns, Lindsay works with children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty in the areas of learning and attention, eating and body image, as well as relationships with family and peers.

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relaxation There is general confusion about Deep Pressure vs. Deep Tissue massage. Many individuals seeking massage to alleviate pain automatically assume they need the maximum amount of pressure to get the job done. It is also assumed Deep Tissue work will be a very painful experience. This, however, is not necessarily the case. Let’s begin by defining the two very different types of massage. Deep Pressure is just that: any type of massage that is performed with more, or deeper, pressure. For example, you could get a Swedish massage (primarily used to relax) and ask that a heavier hand be used to take it from ‘light’ to ‘medium’ to ‘firm’ pressure. Deep pressure massage is also sustained throughout the entire massage session. Deep Tissue massage, on the other hand, is normally only used on specific areas. A Deep Tissue massage is slow and through; working through the muscle tissues layer by layer. Giving

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increased attention to ‘knots’ and trigger points along the way, the therapist can release the deepest layers of muscle tissue and address the underlying problem that is causing pain. So that means Deep Tissue massage is painful, right? The answer is: it shouldn’t be. Don’t

get me wrong; there will be some discomfort as your therapist works on areas that are already sore and tender to the touch. It is usually described as a ‘hurt so good’ feeling and should never go above a 6 or 7 on a scale of 1-10. A welltrained therapist will warm the muscle up and prevent the pain from reaching your max.

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health back to the basics Fruits Choose whole fruits more often than juice. Choose unsweetened fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruit and 100% juices. Think color!

Before you chomp on another chia seed, swallow another ounce of tart cherry juice, or jump on the latest fad diet craze consider this: good nutrition isn’t about one single ‘miracle’ food or one pattern of eating, it’s about finding what’s right for you. No one diet is right for everyone. Whether you’re trying to reduce your cholesterol, eat vegetarian, or train for a marathon, three key principles should apply to all diets: VARIETY, MODERATION and BALANCE. Variety - Eat a wide variety of foods from all of the food groups. And eat a wide variety of foods from within each food group. This increases the odds that you’ll get the nutrients your body needs while not over-doing it on any one nutrient. Moderation - All foods can be included in a healthful diet. Making wise decisions about how much and how frequently

is the key. Don’t over eat or under eat from any of the food groups. Most of the time, try choosing whole, ‘close to the earth’ foods, not processed or refined. Keep the focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, low fat dairy and healthy plant based oils. The result of Variety + Moderation = Balance. Food Groups

Dairy/dairy substitutes Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy or dairy alternatives. Make sure alternatives have been fortified with calcium and Vitamin D. Meat/ meat substitutes Choose fish/seafood 2-3 times per week. Enjoy meatless meals – replace with tofu, beans, veggie burgers, or eggs.

Remove skin from poultry and trim all visible fat from meat. Select lean cuts of beef and pork. Oils Choose olive, canola, nut, and flax oils. Eat nuts and seeds in small amounts. Choose tub margarine and look for trans fat-free on the label If the diet you’re currently following doesn’t adhere to these three key principles, if you’re confused with all you read and hear, or if you’re just unsure about where to start, consider contacting the YMCA’s Registered Dietitian to help you develop and implement a diet that’s right for you. Email kauthgretchen@gmail.com. Nutritional consultations are available for both members and nonmembers. By Gretchen Kauth Morin YMCA Registered Dietitian

Grains Choose higher fiber/whole grain foods – cereals, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa, popcorn, etc. Include dried beans, peas, and lentils several times a week. Use whole grain flours in cooking and baking. Vegetables Choose fresh or frozen veggies without added sauces, fats, or salt. The more colorful your choices, the better (dark green, orange, red, purple, yellow)

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The Arc Community Advocates was started in 1953 by a small group of parents who had children with disabilities. These parents did not want their children institutionalized; and instead wanted them to be part of the community. The Arc Community Advocates works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to speak up – to voice their wants and needs whether for work, school, housing, or any other area of life. They speak with their clients, area support agencies, and governmental organizations to ensure seamless access to services and that each individual is able to live a life that is fully included in the community. Finally, the staff and volunteers of The Arc Community Advocates speak out at the local, state and national level to push for change in

The Arc Mission: We exist as an advocacy organization to make it possible for each person with a developmental disability to participate fully in all aspects of community and to support the effort of each individual to determine his/her own future. The greatest need for their clients is in the area of Individual and Family Advocacy. Community Advocates helps several hundred individuals and families each year to overcome barriers to living the life they want to live. Common areas for advocacy include education, employment, living support, and accessing services. They also provide assurance to families that someone will be

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looking after their loved once when they’re gone with the program titled “After I’m Gone.” Additionally, they offer trust funds that are designed to allow money to be set aside by individuals with disabilities, their parents, grandparents or guardians without endangering that individual’s eligibility for public benefits in the “Pooled Amenities Trust Fund.” Free ongoing trainings are also offered to participants in the following areas: Transitioning to the Real World, The Basics of Self-Advocacy, Rethinking Guardianship and Getting the Most from the Individualized Education Plan (EIP.)

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Please support The Arc Community Advocates by attending the Arctoberfest fall fundraiser. Join the fun, and donate to this amazing cause. Arctoberfest will be held on October 16th from 6:30 – 8:30pm

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Day Trip A friend of mine, who also enjoys biking, mentioned to me at the beginning of the summer how much he and his wife enjoyed the Merrell mountain bike trail. Since then, I couldn’t wait to head up to Rockford and give it a try. I finally got the chance to ride the trail over the Labor Day weekend, and I now understand why my friend not only enjoyed the trail, but also highly recommended it. The trail is fairly new, the first 5-mile segment of the bike trail, sponsored by Merrell Footwear Company, was opened to the public in the fall of 2012. The trail has since been expanded to its present 8.1 miles. Trail riders can customize their ride by taking advantage of the trail cutoff options and ride the distance they desire. The Merrell Trail is West Michigan’s only true flow trail, built especially for mountain bikes. Designed by Alex Stewart of Spectrum Trail Building, and built by his crew and over

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4,000 volunteer hours by the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance. The trail is not for the faint-hearted. It is for intermediate and experienced riders as it has a number of fast descents, tabletop jumps, roots, rocks and elevated bridges and structures. All trail segments are designated intermediate with the exception of Sawtooth, which is an advanced section of trail that I decided to save for my next visit. The mountain bike trail is part of a larger park system that will eventually include ball diamonds, an archery center, soccer fields and a BMX park. This trail system is open to biking, snowshoeing and hiking all year long, including night riding. The trail is closed to hunting and to all user groups when wet (within 24 hours of receiving .75” + of rain,) or during the spring thaw. Not only was the trail well worth the 75-minute trip, the quaint

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town of Rockford was an added bonus. With many restaurants, shops and a beautiful river walk. The town is definitely worthy of a future day trip feature of its own. The Merrell Trail is conveniently located 8 miles North of downtown Grand Rapids, just off 131 at the Rockford exit, (10-mile road.) Head east to the 2nd traffic light, turn right at Macatawa Bank, (which is directly across

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Celebrate October Oct. 8 - National Children’s Day National Children’s Day is a day to celebrate our appreciation for children and to be reminded how precious they are. Oct. 16 - National Boss Day National Boss Day is an observance day to show appreciation to a boss, manager, and supervisor. Many times we do not realize the challenges of being the boss, which is why Patricia Bays Haroski, in 1958, decided to register the holiday and designate October 16 in honor of her father’s birthday. This is a great day to treat your boss to a special lunch, a gift basket, flowers, or just give them a note of “thanks”. National Boss’s Day was proclamated in 1962. Oct. 18 - Sweetest Day While it sounds like a day to be with your Sweetie, Sweetest Day is actually a day to make others feel special. Take the time to acknowledge those who have been kind or helpful to you or those family or friends who make your life special. It is best celebrated by doing something special to make others happy. Give a gift or flowers to those in need who are sick, aged or orphaned, to your friends, relatives and those who have touched your life. Sweetest Day is said to have been started in the 1920’s by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee. He wanted to make people who were orphaned and under-privileged happy and thought that there should be an occasion to make them feel special by giving them candy and gifts. There are other reports that say the day was created by a group of candy makers. Regardless of it’s origins, the idea of the day is to take the time to show love to people in need or those who are special to us who we wouldn’t normally give special attention to.

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free october Events October 3 Gazelle Sports Historic Walk West Main Hill Meet at Monroe St. & Grand Ave. 8am 342-5996 October 3 Art Hop Downtown Kalamazoo 5 – 9pm 342-5059 October 3 Dragon Wagon Bluegrass, Folk and Rock Kalamazoo Valley Museum 6 – 8 pm 373-7990 October 3 – 4 Kalamazoo Oktoberfest Arcadia Festival Site Free Admission for all attendees wearing lederhosen and dirndl attire. Free for children 12 & under too. 4 – 10pm 349-8463 October 3 WMU Women’s Soccer -vs- Ohio WMU Soccer Complex 4 – 6:30pm 387-0973 October 4 Bangor Apple Festival Downtown Bangor 8am – 9pm 350-3479

October 6 Journey of the Letters One WWII soldier’s story of war Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch 6pm 553-7980 October 6 Dessert & Discussion From Dust Bowls to Drones: The Next Big Agricultural Revolution Kellogg Biological Station 7:30 – 9:30pm 671-2015 October 7, 14 ARTbreak: Double Take: Artists Respond to The collection Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon 349-7775 October 7 Senior Expo Kalamazoo County Expo Center 9am – 3pm 373-5147 October 7 Percy Party Celebrate Greek Mythology Fun, food, prizes, all ages Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch 6:30pm

October 14 S2Games For those interested in mobile or video gaming Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 6:30pm 553-7800 October 15 Book Discussion: Steal Like an Artist Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 2pm 349-7775 October 17 Gazelle Sports Historic Walk Westnedge Hill Meet at Crane Park 8am 342-5996 October 18 Crybaby Concert With Fontana Chamber Arts For Preschool Children Kalamazoo Public Museum Eastwood Branch 11 – 11:45am 553-7810 October 18 Fall Expo & Craft Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center 9am – 4pm moneys7714@sbcglobal.net

October 9 & 10 Vandenberg Furniture Anniversary Celebration Authors, food, fashion & More! Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 12-5pm 679-4055

October 18 Read-a-thon Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 10am – 3pm 553-7800

October 10 Kalamazoo Gals & Guitars On the Street Downtown Kalamazoo Mall 5 – 8:30pm 344-0795

October 18 WMU Men’s Soccer -vs- Northern Illinois WMU Soccer Complex 1 – 3:30pm 387-0973

October 4 WMU Men’s Soccer -vs- IUPUI Jaguars WMU Soccer Complex 12 – 2:30pm 387-0973

October 11 Be an Art Detective Children’s Program Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 11:15 am 349-7775

October 18 – May 17,2015 Kalamazoo for the Union Exhibit Civil War history through the Eyes of people in Kalamazoo County 373-7990

October 4 – Jan.19, 2015 Voices for Social Justice Exhibit Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990

October 11 Chemistry Day Kalamazoo Valley Museum 12 – 4pm 373-7990

October 19 More Murders Most Foul Explore the shadier side of Kalamazoo’s past Kalamazoo Valley Museum Mary Jane Stryker Theater 1:30pm (seating is limited)

October 4 First Saturday at Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch Enjoy stories, activities, guests & door prizes. 2 – 3pm 553-7800

October 5 Voices for Social Justice Exhibit Opening & Panel Discussion Kalamazoo Valley Museum Mary Jane Stryker Theater 1:30pm (seating is limited) 373-7990 October 5 WMU Women’s Soccer -vs- Kent State WMU Soccer Complex 1 – 3:30pm 387-0973

October 12 Kalamazoo Record & CD Collectors Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center 11am – 4pm (734) 604-2540 October 14 Tamales Two Ways Demonstration Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch 6pm 553-7810

October 21, 28 ARTbreak: Gretchen Diebenkorn On the life & art of her father Richard Diebenkorn Noon 349-7775 October 21 Duct Tape Pumpkins Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch 4:30pm 553-7810

October 24 Book Release Party “Love Will Steer Me True: A Mother and Daughter’s Conversations on Life, Love, and God” by Jane and Ellen Knuth Meet both authors, reading, Q & A and book signing Michigan News Agency 5-7pm 343-5958 October 24 Let’s Talk about Zombies Kalamazoo Valley Museum 7pm 373-7990 October 25 Safe Halloween 12 – 4pm Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990 October 25 Nitewalk Take a spooky nitewalk (not for young children) Kalamazoo Valley Museum 11am – 3pm Every 30 minutes October 25 Spooky Spaceship Adventure Investigate a spooky spaceship Kalamazoo Valley Museum Ages 2 & up 12:30 – 3:30pm Every 30 minutes 373-7990 October 24 WMU Women’s Soccer -vs- Bowling Green WMU Soccer Complex 3 – 5:30pm 387-0973 October 25 Ghostbusters Movie Marathon Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch Tweens & Teens only 11am 553-7800 October 26 WMU Women’s Soccer -vs- Eastern Michigan University WMU Soccer Complex 1 – 3:30pm 387-0973 October 30 WMU Women’s Soccer -vs- Northern Illinois WMU Soccer Complex 3 – 5:30pm 387-0973

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