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Gardening Starting seeds indoors It’s too early to start seeds indoors for summer gardens in our area, but it’s not too early to start planning them! The 2017 flower and vegetable seeds are arriving at Wedel’s – their seed department is the perfect place to browse and dream of spring!

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Start seeds 4 to 6 weeks before you plant in the garden. Cool season crops like broccoli or lettuce can go into the garden before the last frost. Warm season crops like tomatoes & peppers should not be planted until all danger of frost is past. Almost anyone can succeed by following these guidelines: 1. Fresh is best. Always start with fresh, high quality seeds.

2. Plastic is fantastic. You can purchase plastic trays and kits designed specifically for starting seeds. They’re clean and free of pathogens. Keep soil uniformly moist and allow for adequate drainage. 3. Use a magical mix. Good mixes ensure that you’ve got a lightweight, clean and sterile medium without insects, fungus or weeds. Moisten the mix with a little water (damp, not soggy). 4. Packets know best. Plant your seeds according to the depth and spacing directions on the seed packet. Cover the seeds with soil mix and tamp down to ensure that the seeds are held in firm contact with the soil. 5. Bottom’s up. It can be challenging to apply the right amount of water to freshly sown seeds by pouring, sprinkling or spraying. It’s better to water from the bottom. That means placing the planting container into a larger pan of shallow water for a couple of minutes. 6. Take cover. Loosely cover with plastic wrap after watering to retain moisture. Check the moisture daily and watch for germination. As soon as the seeds germinate, remove the plastic wrap. 7. Stay warm. For most seeds, sprouting requires a minimum tem-

perature of about 65° to 75°F. If the ambient temperature is less than that, you can position a space heater nearby. Just make sure that the soil doesn’t dry out. 8. Let the sun shine in. Most seeds need about 12 to 16 hours of sunlight each day. Place your seed containers in a sunny location such as a window with southern exposure. Once the seeds sprout, turn the container a little each day. This will prevent seedlings from overreaching in one direction toward the light. 9. The need to feed. Don’t use fertilizer on seedlings until they have sprouted! In the very early growth stage, the seed provides its own nourishment, but once leaves develop, it’s time for a little fertilizer like Espoma Plant-tone. 10. Harden them off. Your sheltered seedlings need to get ready for the outdoors. For 7 to 10 days, put your plants outside for a few hours each day, increasing their exposure to sunlight & wind. Cut back on watering a bit, too. Your plants will become heartier and better prepared for transplanting. 11. No stripping. Slowly, gently re-

move plants from their containers without stripping the roots naked or tearing them. Plant them in the ground and mix in a really good starter plant food like Biotone Starter Plus in with the soil. Now that the plants are safely in the ground, there’s just one last step. Give yourself a big pat on the back for a job well done - and look forward to enjoying the fruits (or flowers and veggies) of your labor later in the season.

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remember when The Crazy horse The Crazy Horse was a teenage nightclub and a great place for young adults to hang out. Geared to those in the 17-21 age group, who were not old enough to drink, but old enough to dance, date and enjoy live music. The Crazy Horse was started in the mid-sixties by Dave Brandt, 23, and Larry Hapner, 24. The large white barn that was home to The Crazy Horse was located on a 5-acre site with several other smaller buildings - at 5845 S. 12th Street. The atmosphere at the Crazy Horse included black lights, strobe lights, mirror balls and power company cable spools turned on the end and used as tables. In the beginning, the music was mainly local bands (the Ethics were one of the regulars), but eventually recruited big names like Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, the MC 5, Tommy James & The Shondells and many others. In March of 1968, the Electric Prunes, a popular psychedelic rock band, came to play at The Crazy Horse. At an autograph party that afternoon held at the Gilmore’s Boutique Shop on the Burdick St. Mall, the Electric Prunes were mobbed when they made an appearance through a pair of red curtains. The fans were screaming and jockeying for position – some on piggy back knocking down clothes racks and other merchandise. The rock group was able to make their way through the boutique and onto the Burdick St. Mall, where police took over. The Electric Prunes then

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went back inside to sign autographs - fans were allowed back inside in manageable numbers. The group took this opportunity to invite teens out to see them perform that night at The Crazy Horse. Admission to the Crazy Horse was $1.50 per person, and soft drinks ranged from 15 cents and up. On a busy night, 250-300 people crowded in. The only supervision was two private, off-duty un-uniformed police officers and the Crazy Horse proprietors. They were open on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm – 1am. They also provided a Sunday Matinee, from 2-6pm for younger

high school students, age 13 years or older. There were objections from some neighbors complaining about noise and beer bottles being tossed about, but few complaints against the general operation of the business. However, a few neighbors did file a suit requesting that the property be rezoned as residential. Their main concern was that undesirable businesses might move onto the property in the future if it remained zoned for business. At the Portage City Council meeting in May of 1966 the leaders listened to both sides of the dispute.

The property owner and proprietors both told the council that the proposed rezoning would impose serious limitations on the business and decrease the value of the property. Brandt and Hapner, who had a lease option to buy, wouldn’t purchase the property if it were rezoned residential. They wouldn’t be able to expand and felt that the Crazy Horse would die. Many teenagers showed up to the meeting carrying placards saying, “Let the Crazy Horse Grow” and “Do Not Rezone the Horse. No decision was made that day and the council decided to wait until the city’s planning commission made a decision on how the property should be zoned. At the July Portage City Council Meeting, the council members voted 2 to 4 to uphold the planning commissions recommendation to remain commercial – The Crazy Horse won the fight! Although the property zoning remained commercial, sadly The Crazy Horse closed in the early 1970’s. In 1974 the property became the site of the 12th St. Flea Market. Today, the barn is still standing and is on the property where Sanderson & Dehaan Irrigation is now located. In researching this story, I learned that the barn is available to buy or lease – if interested, contact Dick Fridley at (269) 207-6472. Jackie Merriam

Welcome to the Good News Paper One of my favorite quotes is from the writer, Kurt Vonnegut. It says, “Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” I’m in my mid-fifties and have come to realize how true this is. My grandsons, ages 3 and 4 ½ have taught me this lesson with their enthusiasm and joy for almost everything they see and do. We recently took them on an overnight trip to the Pokagon State Park and stayed at the Potawatomi Inn – they loved saying, “Pot-awat-o-mi.” This wonderful inn has all kinds of fun things to do including tobogganing, swimming, crafts, hiking, a nature center and more! The boys enjoyed all of these activities, but their joy wasn’t reserved for these “big”

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things. They seemed to be just as captivated by the “little” things along the way. They made the task of taking our luggage to the room into quite an adventure. My oldest grandson loved pushing the luggage cart full of luggage and his little brother to the room. Looking for our room number, “1” “3” “2” was more exciting than any of their favorite games. Unlocking the door with a card key was a big hit with them as well. All of this excitement occurred within the first 10 minutes of our arrival and continued throughout the stay. Follow the example of children – notice and appreciate the little things along the way you will experience more joy every day! Jackie Merriam

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Painting Your Walls Can Dramatically Impact Your Mood Taking Cues from Natural World

Our lives are made up of a kaleidoscope of colors. Our surroundings are abundant with color and whether found in nature or rooted in cultural traditions, colors impact how we feel and see the world around us. Green grass and blue skies seem to be obviously universal, but colors that may seem to have universal meaning may actually have very stark differences from a cultural perspective. For example, the color white in western cultures generally symbolizes cleanliness, purity and peace, which is why brides traditionally wear white on their wedding day. In contrast, in eastern cultures, white symbolizes death, mourning and bad luck. When selecting color for your home, be mindful the colors you select because color can dramatically affect your mood. Although

the psychology of color has not been significantly studied, there are accepted norms about how color affects our mood. You can test this theory yourself by looking outside the next time the weather changes. If its gloomy or sunny and how that makes you feel.

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From the soft pale sky outside to the deep dark blue water at our toes, the color blue conveys a strong emotional reaction. And just like depth of water impacts the depth of blue we see, so too the depth of color impacts our mood. Generally blue is accepted as a calming and soothing color, but depending on the shade, blue can induce a range of emotion, which is why picking the right blue for your walls can be a daunting task.

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Tones of blues like the color of a Blue Jay or the color of a blueberry may be energizing or overpowering because the color is so brilliant. And if you select such a blue, it may feel overwhelming on your walls. Think of the skies above being painted in such a strong color. In contrast, a pale gray blue may feel soothing because it mimics a more commonly felt sky above. However, the brilliant blue may be a great choice in a smaller dose or on a focal wall, which will give you the same experience as the rare sighting of a Blue Jay or the dancing fields of blueberry bushes. Ultimately how a color makes you feel is very subjective, so take great care to make sure you’re being mindful how you want to feel while in your room. Imagine a natural environment that evokes that feeling. What colors are surrounding you? When selecting paint colors for your walls, it’s easy to get caught up trying to match a color in an inspiration fabric or piece of artwork. However, it’s far more important to base your decision on how you want the room to make you feel. Since you’ll be living with the color of your choosing for likely years to come, don’t be hasty in your decision. Take care to sample multiple options. Purchase small samples and paint sections of your wall. See how the color makes you feel at different

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periods throughout the day since colors can dramatically change based on the time of day and the amount of natural light in the room. Also, ever notice how a paint chip can look completely different when you place it adjacent to certain colors or in different lighting? Maybe it looked green in the paint store, but washed out white at your house? Your existing wall color can dramatically impact the sample color in the exact same way, skewing your perception of the sample color. One trick to ensure this doesn’t happen is by taping white paper all around the sample color. It will give you a truer grasp of how the color will look on your walls once the existing color is completely covered up. I also like to paint the color on different walls around the room since light bounces around each room differently. Selecting a color can be a very personal decision and have a lasting impact on your everyday life. If you think painting all of your walls white is playing it safe, think again. White can actually sterilize a room and feel dull, ultimately impacting your emotions. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to reach out for designers help. A little guidance may be all you need to make a huge impact on the world you live in. Julie Hite-Neilitz of HITE HOUSE Home Furnishings www.hite-house.com New Location: 6360 Stadium Drive

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Vintage Think Spring! Who out there is ready for spring?! March 20th marks the first official day of spring and this time of year you’re probably dreaming about warm sunny days and all the wonderful thing that go hand in hand with it. One of those things happens to be spring vintage, and when I dream of spring vintage it always takes me back to the 1950’s. On the outside, the 1950’s appears to be simple, elegant and fresh, a mix of glamour and conservatism, but during this time, the underlying fear of nuclear bombs, the changes by the Civil Rights Movement and the unrealistic threat of communism took a back seat to a hope and wish for a simple, idealized life depicted in mass media. Television transformed the media and created a world of trends and fashions. Let’s take a look! The New Look introduced by Christian Dior in 1947 and setting the tone for the next decade influenced many of the dresses and outfits. Cinched waists and accented bust lines were a must, huge skirts and petticoats were worn, some showing below the skirt hem. Tailored suits were cut very feminine, with tight waists and accentuated hips. These beautiful party dresses and suits can be found today and are perfect for proms and

formal events. Taffeta, gingham and cotton skirts and shirtwaist dresses, often worn by TV housewives, were popular as more casual party dresses back in the day. Halter-topped dresses were also worn for casual events such as the beach or cocktail parties. Novelty prints became all the rage for parties, featuring themes such as places, activities or holidays. Today, these are sought after items in the vintage world and so fun to wear. Picture a full skirt covered in palm trees, poodles or a picture of a café in Paris, and that’s a novelty print. Still perfect for a party or out on the town. A wide range of new ‘leisure clothes’ allowed people to dress casually at home. These dresses were much simpler and more comfortable, usually made of cotton and looser fitting, with a small belt. These are the dresses that are popular today for everyday wear or even dressing up a bit. They are comfortable and range from being all one color to having simple flowered or patterned designs. The 1950’s was also the first decade that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beachwear. The shortest length was the shortshort; the Bermuda came just above the knee, and the pedal pushers and

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How would you like to dine in a 1910 Pullman Railcar? Well now you can at The Club Car Grille. Owners, Penny and Carl Spencer and Brian & Kristen Carter, share their love of good ole’ home-style cooking in the areas most unique dining environment. Brian says, “We serve real food for real people - at prices real people can afford. Our half-pound prime rib burgers are one of the best burgers you will find in town. They are served on a quality brioche bun, with a side of our specialty seasoned “Track” fries and a pickle for only $10 or less.” They offer 7 specialty ½ #burgers and ¼ # burgers are only $5.99. Be sure to try the Beer Cheese Sauce or BeerBQ sauce for dipping with your Track Fries. Breakfast is served daily until noon. On a recent trip to The Club

Car Grille, we enjoyed the Alamo Scramble – scrambled eggs, thickcut bacon, sausage, green peppers, onion and potatoes, all smothered in cheddar cheese and your choice of toast for only $7.99. We found it large enough to share. We also ordered a small stack of flapjacks that were thick, fluffy, golden brown and delicious! The staff was very friendly, and our waitress, Lilly, checked back often and kept our coffee and tea cups full. They offer a full dinner menu that includes something for everyone - steaks, chicken, salmon, pork and even a bacon steak! Each Friday is Fish Fry Friday - for only $12.99 you can enjoy 4 large lightly dusted fish filets, beer battered with

Yuengling beer, America’s oldest brewery. It comes with Track fries, house made coleslaw and tartar sauce. Soups and salads are available as well. Kids are treated special at The Club Care Grille. There is a Kids Corner area with activities for kids to burn off steam while waiting for their meal. They have 9 kid’s menu choices for only $4.99, and it includes a drink. Desserts are well worth saving room for and are all made on site. They always have fresh-baked apple & cherry pies available, as well as other rotating desserts, including a deep fried fruit and cheesecake assortment. Penny’s favorite is the deep-fried strawberry cheesecake, topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The Club Car Grille is a great place to hold a party or gathering – the private Oak Room has a fireplace and can seat up to 50 people. They work hard to make your event extra special. Stop in and enjoy the Club Car Grille’s home-style cooking today! They are open Tuesday-Saturday from 7am to 9pm and Sunday from 7am to 4pm. They are located at 6625 D. Ave., West in Kalamazoo. For more information call 7751267, email: theClubCarGrille@ gmail.com or visit their website at theClubCarGrille.com. On a side note: The coach served the Colorado railways until the 1960’s when it became part of the Canadian Excursion Service. Later, it was used as part of another excursion service in the northern part of Michigan’s

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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love All Our Wrong Todays: A Novel by Elan Mastai

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

“Mastai’s debut is a clever and funny time travel romp which turns into an, action-packed science fiction thriller.Tom Barren stumbles through life and accidentally ruins the glittering jetpack and flying car future of 2016, replacing it with the one you and I know. The world may be worse off, but Tom’s life is better than ever. That is, until his mind starts splitting between the two realities and he must track down the genius who invented the other future. Tom’s journey through the past, across realities, and inside his mind make for a thrilling conclusion.”

“After reading Gaiman’s account of Norse mythology, I doubt that I will ever forget how the gods of Asgard acquired their treasures. Thor’s hammer that never misses its mark, Frey’s incredible ship that shrinks to the size of a pocketable silk scarf, Odin’s powerful spear, all came to be because of Loki’s mischief. Above all, I will not forget the ill-gotten and ill-treated children of Loki who bring about Ragnarok, the end of earth and heaven and the death of the gods. Everything feels very real and very now when told by someone who has obviously drunk of the ‘mead of the poets.’”

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A Piece of the World: A Novel

“When Georgia Hunter learns that she is a descendant of large family of Holocaust survivors, she knows that she is destined to be the recorder of their story. This is the result of years of research to gather as much detail about her relatives as she possibly can. How this group of people manages to survive years of persecution and imprisonment is astounding. It is an inspiring read, and one that honors the memory and struggle of not just the author’s family, but all of the people who suffered during the war.”

“Andrew Wyeth’s painting “Christina’s World” would immortalize a young woman. This is the story of Christina and her life. After almost dying as a child of an undiagnosed illness, her legs are twisted, making her stumble as she walks. As she ages, the effects of this illness get much worse leaving her with a shrinking world. This book immerses us in the life on her farm and into the heart of a young woman. A fantastic, and touching story by this author that brings to life the story behind a painting and the life of a young girl who always wanted more than she was given, but accomplished so much despite her handicap.”

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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series

Stuff Everyone Needs to Know Jane: My cousin took a college class nicknamed “kiddy-lit” by the students. It was a preparatory seminar on children’s literature for elementary school teachers. The first day, the instructor asked the students to write down all the nursery rhymes they remembered. My cousin was still writing long after the rest of the class had put down their pens; she had over thirty little poems. Some of her classmates didn’t know any nursery rhymes at all, not even Baa, Baa, Black Sheep. When she told the family about this, we were shocked. How could a person get to college and not

know The Eensy Weensy Spider? Or Humpty Dumpty? Mary Had a Little Lamb???? This is stuff that everyone needs to know. At least, we thought they did…? This revelation began to play with our minds. What else did we carry around in our brains that was considered unnecessary to the rest of our neighbors? For example, I made sure my daughters knew the names of all the trees. I didn’t want to send them out into the world without recognizing their surroundings. By the time they were in junior high they could distinguish between a spruce and a pine, they knew oak leaves from maple leaves, that sassafras stems could be chewed on, and that mulberries made a fine pie. Ellen was in her twenties when she came home and told me that some of her friends did not know the difference between a beech and a birch. “How can that be?” I said, “They look nothing alike.” Ellen: My random knowledge gets odd reactions, such as when friends gasp in horror as I confidently identify and eat wild fruit (“Seriously guys, these are blackberries.”), or when I can pick out

a Petoskey or agate stone at the beach (“Wait-- you actually collect rocks?”), but this compendium of knowledge has rarely been something that is lauded. Instead it comes across as quirky or oldfashioned: a strange niche interest that people laugh and shake their heads about (“I didn’t think anyone actually bought books about Great Lakes shipwrecks.”). All of that changed when I started playing trivia. In the world of pub trivia, people with niche knowledge flourish. It may be the one night of our entire lives that the ability to rattle off state capitals comes in handy, but such a triumphant night it is! Certain knowledge sets are coveted for

competitive teams (“You know the rivers in the western hemisphere? You’re in.”), and the begrudging admiration offered by a rival when you have correctly answered a question about an obscure civil war battle is a sweet moment. The subjects that I consistently lose points on result in adding another strange collection of knowledge to my brain. But oh! Those moments when the category is announced as “Nursery Rhymes”-hold on to your scoreboard team, because we are about to win this thing… Jane & Ellen Knuth

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Did you know that summer camp – for kids, teens and tweens, adults and families – is a truly American phenomenon? Beginning in the last century, parents would send their kids to ‘camp’ – for time away, time with friends, time in the woods and out of the city, time to be a kid. Now summer camp has taken on so many more connotations – computer camp, science camp, basketball and soccer camp, band camp – time away from the regular routine to learn a new skill. Times have changed dramatically since I was a camper: lives are busier, more activities in which to choose from, kids have access to more information, culture, and experiences than ever before. But when we think of summer camp – that truly Americanism – there is generally a memory of summer fun, lakes and woods, new friends and old friends, new experiences, and lifetime memories. I have been a summer camper all of my young years and a counselor at camp as an adult, so have many if not most of my friends. I asked them to help me come up with the 10 Best Reasons to Send a Kid to Summer Camp, and here is what we decided: 10. Kids learn independence and self-reliance. Not just being away

from home, often alone without even a close friend, but having to take care of yourself, right down to the basics, without anyone to prompt you. 9. Kids learn industry and purpose. At camp, everybody cleans up, everybody has chores, everybody makes their bunkbed, puts away their clothes, cleans the bath house, buses the tables, sometimes wash the dishes, and sweeps up the cabins and lodges. You are expected to pick up trash, put away your toys, clean up your crafts, and leave things as you found them. 8. Kids are exposed to new ideas. Everything from different music, close interpersonal interaction with peers, to leadership and followership, and how to make friends – ones that last for a lifetime. 7. Kids figure-out geography. Some camps are local, some regional, some national, and some even international. Kids learn about new places and have a special attachment to them because of personal connection. 6. Kids experience different cultures. Not just culture as in different countries and lifestyles, but country life from urban life, poor kids and rich kids, farm kids and city kids, kids with no dad and kids

with two – learning what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes, the stuff that builds community. 5. Kids learn to work as a team. At camp kids are formed into groups – Songbird Cabin, Blue Team, Musicians – and are encouraged to work together, to support each other, to play together, to accept each other like a family or better than a lot of their families! 4. Kids have new experiences. From sleeping outdoors, sharing a late-night campfire, climbing and hiking, swimming in a lake, talking in a group, completing a craft, singing out-loud, being unconditionally accepted – these are just a few lifechanging memories that my friends shared from their experiences at camp. They are personal, subjective, and ones that maybe your child would relish as well. 3. Kids take away new skills. Whether it is where they learn to swim, to kayak, to share something personal, to clean-up after themselves, or they come home playing guitar, with a new interest in drama and theater, or some other interest. Summer camp offers caring adults, with time on their hands, to teach and attend to kids giving them individual growth experiences. 2. Camp provides structured, safe

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fun. Almost all summer camps follow state regulations for health and safety; activities are supervised and organized; the days are planned and the plan is predictable and ordered; food is well, camp food – everything about camp can’t be glorious. 1. Camp is where kids can be kids. Their best self is nurtured, their creativity challenged, their courage demanded, and their kindness encouraged. With no screens, no electronics, no video games at the ready, kids are with their peers outdoors, playing, running, being in the truest sense of the word. I am not Polly Anna and I do not believe that every camping experience is wonderful for every child just listening to “Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda” (Alan Sherman, 1963 https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9jjiWS__Mp0) again and I am reminded of the misery that camp can be when the rain and our imaginations run wild. But with careful choosing, asking for suggestions and recommendations from friends and family, your child too can be a happy camper! Dr. Susan M Carter is a child and family psychologist and play therapist in Kalamazoo at Center for Change and Growth PLC.

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Former Astronaut Mae Jemison To Speak at Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Community Meeting

Mae Jemison, M.D., the first woman of color in space, is the keynote speaker at Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s 2017 Community Meeting on March 23, 7 p.m., at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium.

Sponsored by PNC Bank, the Community Meeting is also part of University Center for the Humanities at WMU’s 2016-2017 speaker series: Science and the Human Endeavor. Registration is free and open to the public; however, the Community Foundation requests that attendees register at www. kalfound.org. Parking at the Miller Auditorium ramp will be free. Jemison, who trained as an engineer and then became a physician before joining NASA, was a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. In her talk – titled “Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential” – she will speak about her dreams of becoming an astronaut while growing up on the south side of Chicago and the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. She will also talk about the need for increased participation of women and minorities in science and technology. “This will be a unique family event that can add to conversations about how we can make our community a place where every person can reach full potential,” says Carrie PickettErway, president/CEO, Kalamazoo Community Foundation. “Dr. Jemison’s inspirational story illustrates the barriers she had to overcome

simply because of her race and gender and how those barriers unfortunately still exist. We’re hopeful her visit will inspire our youth and the community-at-large.” Jemison was a Peace Corps doctor serving in Sierra Leone and Liberia before spending six years as a NASA astronaut. She founded the international science camp, The Earth We Share, and is currently leading the 100 Year Starship, an initiative for human interstellar flight within the next 100 years. She is the founder of the Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence, named in honor of her mother and dedicated to improving student science achievement. She also founded The Jemison Group, a technology consulting firm, and BioSentient Corporation, a medical technology devices and services company. Her memoir, Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life, is geared for teenage readers, and she is the author of four books for students, third-grade through middle school: The 100 Year Starship, Exploring Our Sun, Journey Through Our Solar System, and Discovering New Planets. Jemison, who lives in Houston, is an inductee of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, National Medical Association Hall of Fame and Texas

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parenting Try this oddly simple, positive parenting tip…

Here in the Midwest we are a polite society. We ask, we don’t demand; we say, “please and thank you,” “excuse me and pardon me,” even to strangers. Those words are the punctuation of polite society and kind interaction. As parents, we want our children to learn those words and kind manners. We begin when they start to sign, “More, please.” We admonish preschoolers, “What do you say?” But I agree with a blog I read recently where the author shared her one really good parenting tip, “I don’t say please to my kids.” Let me discuss her reasons here. By definition, please is short for, “if it pleases you” or “if you please.” -in other words, “if it isn’t too much trouble, and you are in the mood, and your planets are in alignment, and you don’t have anything better to do…” The word, ‘please’ is derived from the verb to plea meaning to beg or entreat. When we say ‘please’ to our children, as in “please pick up your toys,” or “please do your homework now” we are, then, by definition, begging them to take care of their own stuff ? No wonder we have a culture of entitled teenagers. The directions they have heard all their lives have been optional at best! Just think. When we want kiddos to do something important, like

homework, it is ok just to tell them to do it, in a nice but definite tone of voice, like, “Now is time for homework.” Of course, if you are asking your child for a favor, “Would you [please] bring me a glass of water?” They could answer, ‘of course,’ or ‘no, I’m going the other way.’ It’s optional. But homework is just not optional; neither is getting in the car to leave, or cleaning their room, or removing their toys from the living room. Just say it. You will probably get much different results. It is the same with asking children for their compliance. Parents are often frustrated because their children ‘don’t listen’ but honestly, parents don’t seem to expect them to listen. Again, in the guise of being nice, parents say, “Would you pick up your toys now?” But doesn’t that sound…optional? Another favorite is, “Let’s pick up toys now.” Let’s means ‘let us,’ you and me, together. But most parents mean, “Hey you! Pick up toys.” Now you say they know what you mean. I disagree!

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health stratagies to beat procrastination

Ok, raise your hand if you have a problem with procrastination. Just as I thought; I see a lot of hands. Well, if you did raise your hand, you’re have plenty of company. Somewhere between 80 and 95 percent of people engage in procrastination on a regular basis. In fact, 50 percent of people report that they procrastinate consistently and that their procrastination frequently causes problems in their lives. An H&R Block survey revealed that procrastination-related errors cost a taxpayer an average of about $400 per year. And don’t forget that tax season is right around the corner. So here are some reliable tips that are based on how the brain functions as it makes decisions. That means there’s science behind all of these. Ready? Here they are: Tip #1. Don’t Just Do Something; Stand There. That’s right. You can beat procrastination by doing nothing. To break free from the grip of procrastination, sit quietly and think for about 15-20 minutes about what you’re going to do. This sounds very counterintuitive but there’s good evidence that it works. Sitting can break the cycle of delay, distraction and time wasting. Several studies that include an explicit relaxation period demonstrate that this practice reduces the frequency of

procrastination. There are two main reasons that this strategy works. First, intentionally doing nothing will prevent you from engaging in doing something else that do nothing but feed the procrastination cycle. This means that you simply find something else to do without doing what you should do. Second, as you sit and think about the work that you might do, the anxiety will likely abate. Tip #2 Avoid Choking Under Pressure A second strategy is to avoid feeling too much motivation to complete the task. Motivation is much like pressure and too much motivation can actually reduce the amount and quality of performance. With too much motivation, people choke under pressure. Remember how you

felt the last time it was up to you to sink the last putt to win the golf match. If you want to reduce your own tendency to procrastinate, it’s a good idea to keep the significance of your work (or golf game) in perspective. While your work may be vitally important, the sun will still rise the following morning. Tip #3 Break Large Goals into Smaller Tasks If you want to reduce pr ocrastination, break any large project into parts. As you complete these small parts, keep track of your progress. Even if the project itself isn’t enjoyable (think taxes), simply seeing yourself move closer to the finish line can produce pleasure. Tip #4 Celebrate Small Successes Consider another type of activ-

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It’s a magical time of year that we Michiganders are lucky to bear witness to. Not only is March the month of the first official day of spring, but it’s also maple syrup season. (Insert happy dance here.) Up until a few years ago, maple syrup was just something that magically appeared on the table alongside dad’s homemade pancakes. Today it’s a delectable byproduct of a month or two of tending to 40 trees on my in-laws 35 acre farm. If you’ve never been a part of the maple syrup production process, I highly recommend seeking out someone who will let you help them produce theirs this year. Trees are usually tapped in February or March before daytimes temps begin

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information you need about producing your own maple syrup online, from books, and from local producers, but some other great places to see how the maple magic happens is at the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Festival on March 11 and 12, and at the Maple Festival at Maple Row Sugarhouse in Jones, MI, on March 11-12 and March 18-19. If maple syrup doesn’t get you excited, perhaps getting a few seeds in the ground or in seed trays will. With favorable weather you can direct sow potatoes, onions, spinach, beets, radishes, peas, and other cold-tolerant crops in late March.

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March 2017

Chamber Music Concerts at Ladies’ Library March 17 & May 19 - 7:30 p.m.

Please join the Ladies’ Library for upcoming concerts performed by the Arcadia Woodwind Quintet with Barbara Hong on piano at the Ladies’ Library in downtown Kalamazoo. Program for March 17: music by Claude Debussy, Camille SaintSaëns, J. S. Bach, and Leo Smith. Program for May 19: music by Joseph Haydn, Igor Stravinsky, and Johannes Brahms. Guest performers include members of the Kalamazoo Philharmonia Orchestra, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra,

Kalamazoo Concert Band, and Arioso Trio. The events are free and open to the public. However, a $10 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be served on the main floor following the concerts. Come and enjoy music in the Ladies Library beautiful 1878 building, located at 333 S. Park St., Kalamazoo. For more information contact: Barbara Baker of the Ladies’ Library at 269-344-0158 or e-mail her at barbbaker37@gmail.com

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Free, Family Friendly Fun at KIA Sunday, March 19, from 2-4 pm

Put on your swim goggles and prepare to dive into a whimsical, underwater scene of art crafted from repurposed plastic in the exhibition From Salvage to Seascape: Sculpture by Sayaka Ganz at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA). Meet the artist and work alongside her to make your own upcycled work of art, transforming paper plates and water bottles into wiggly jellyfish! Admission is free all day, 11 am – 5 pm, thanks to sponsor Stryker. Sayaka Ganz rescues and recycles plastic utensils and household items

as the material of her sculpture, guided by her sensitivity to nature and the human habit of wastefulness. Her animal forms convey a sense of movement and spirit as slotted spoons and colanders gain a second life as luminescent coral, jellyfish, and even a whale. Visitors to Environmental Impact (Spring 2014) may recall Ganz’s trio of suspended, swimming polar bears. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is located at 435 S. Park Street in downtown Kalamazoo. For more information call 269/349-7775.

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TRY THE Y THURSDAYS

FOR FOLKS WHO LIKE TO DIP THIER TOE FIRST BEFORE THEY JUMP IN So, you’re thinking about membership at the Y, but still not so sure about it. Try—the—Y on any Thursday in March on a free day pass, and figure out if we’re a good fit. If you decide to join, we’ll waive the joiner fee. With no contracts to sign, easy access, and a friendly staff that’ll orient you to the Y Way, we’re making membership easy for everyone. How you end up getting into the swimming pool, however, is a whole different matter.

The Y. For All. For a better you. For a better us. Maple Branch 1001 W. Maple Str. Kalamazoo MI 49008 269-345-9622

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FREE March EVENTS Through April 9 Exhibit: The Wizards of Pop: Sabuda and Reinhart Pop-up Book Exhibit Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990 Through June 4 Exhibit: And Still We Rise: Race, Culture, and Visual Conversations Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Mar.1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 Indoor Flea & Antique Market Kalamazoo County Expo Center 8am-2pm, 383-8761 Wednesday, March 1 Lunch & Book Discussion: Trigger Disability Network SW Michigan Noon – 1:30 p.m. 345-1516 Wednesdays, March 1,8,15,22,29 Live Music: Potter’s Lounge 5:30-8:30pm, pattiflemingmusic.com Wednesday, March 1 Introduction to Line Dancing Parchment Community Library 6:30pm, 343-7747 Wednesday, March 1 Music: Whisky Before Breakfast O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursdays, March 2,9,16,23,30 Crafty Needles - Knitting Night Boatyard Brewing Co. 4-9pm, 226-0300

Saturdays, March 4,11,18,25 Music: Duffield Caron Project Old Dog Tavern 5-7pm, 381-5677

Sunday, March 12 Portage Winter Indoor Market Portage Senior Center 10am-2pm, 359-6727

Saturday, March 18 Music: Jeff Wilson Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300

Saturday, March 4 & 18 All Ears Theatre First Baptist Church 315 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo 6-7pm, 342-5059

Sunday, March 12 Science Theater (MSU) Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1:30pm, 373-7990

Sunday, March 19 Crafternoon with Sayaka Ganz Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 2-4pm, 349-7775

Saturdays, March 4,11,18,25 Live Music: Potter’s Lounge 7:00-10:00pm, pattiflemingmusic.com

Sunday, March 12 Music: Whiskey Before Breakfast Parchment Community Library 2pm, 343-7747

Sunday, March 19 WMU Symphony: Pops Concert Dalton Center Recital Hall 3pm, 387-4667

Sundays, March 5,12,19,26 Bell’s Eccentric Café Sunday Team Trivia Doors open at 5pm Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332

Monday, March 13 Snack & Learn Art Lecture Design Street in Plainwell 11am-Noon, 615-0884

Tuesday, March 21 Talk: Local Gem in Plain Sight Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

Sundays, March 5,12,19,26 Professional Blues Jam Old Dog Tavern 6-9pm, 381-5677

Tues. Mar. 14 – Sat. Mar. 18 Quilt Fest Comstock Township Library 345-0136

Wednesday March 22 Adult Craft – Paint a doily imprint Comstock Township Library 5:30pm, 345-0136, registration required

Mondays, March 6,13,20,27 Music: Tom Duffield Boogie Woogie on the Upright Old Dog Tavern 5-7pm, 381-5677

Tuesday, March 14 Artist’s Talk: Steve Curl Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

Wednesday, March 22 Music: Joe Wang and The Test Pilots O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Tuesday, March 14 Classics At First Presbyterian Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra 321 W. South St. 7pm, 349-7759

Thursday, March 23 Speaker: Mae Jemison, astronaut Miller Auditorium, 7pm RSVP: .kalfound.org or 381-4416

Monday, March 6 Parchment Book Group Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Parchment Community Library 7pm, 343-7747 Tuesday, March 7 Talk: Meet the Art School’s Resident Artists Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

Thursdays, March 2,9,16,23,30 Singer/Songwriter Night Boatyard Brewing Co. Sign up at 6pm, Performances 7-11pm 226-0300

Tuesdays, Mar. 7 – Apr. 11 Personal Action Toward Health Six-week workshop for people with long-term health conditions & caregivers Comstock Community Library 9-3pm, Sign-up now! - 345-0136

Thursday, March 2 Music: Tom Duffield O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Tuesday, March 7 WMU Gymnastics VS- UIC, Ball State University Arena 7-10pm, wmubroncos.com

Friday, March 3 Art Hop Dwtn. Kalamazoo & In the Vine Neighborhood 5-8pm, 342-5059

Tuesdays, Mar. 7,14,21,28 Open Mic Night Hosted by Steve Pesch & The DOC! Old Dog Tavern 8pm-midnight, 381-5677

Friday, March 3 West Michigan Area Show Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 5-8pm, 6:30 Awards, 349-7775 Fri. & Sat. March 3-4 12th Annual Fretboard Festival Kalamazoo Valley Museum Fri. 6-8:30pm, Concert 6pm: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Sat. 10am-6pm, 373-7990 Fridays, March 3,10,17,24,31 Live Music: Potter’s Lounge 6:00-9:00pm, pattiflemingmusic.com Friday, March 3 Dow Family Band (Blues) Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300 Saturday, March 4 Kirk Newman Art School Garage Sale Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 9am-Noon, 349-7775 Saturdays, March 4,11,18,25 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational music & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern 10 – 11am, 381-5677 Saturday, March 4 14th Annual Teen Film Festival Chenery Auditorium Noon-2pm, 342-9837 Saturday, March 4 Midwest Micro-Budget Film Festival Epic Center, downtown Kalamazoo Noon – 8pm, 343-2211 Saturday, March 4 First Saturday – Central Branch Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library 2-3:30pm, 342-9837

Wednesday, March 8 Music: Carrie McFerrin O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, March 9 Music: Megan Dooley O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Friday, March 10 Teen Night: middle & high schoolers Pizza, pop, new friends & art! Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 6-8pm, 349-7775 Friday, March 10 Music: Keith Scott (Blues) Boatyard Brewing Co. 7:30-10pm, 226-0300 Sat. & Sun., March 11, 12, 18, 19 Maple Festival-Family Fun! Maple Row Sugarhouse, Jones, MI 8am-4pm, 816-4838 Saturday, March 11 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Begins on the Burdick St. Mall, Then right on Cedar, ending in front of the Knight of Columbus Hall 11am, 372-7332 Saturday, March 11 Art Detectives, Ages 4-8 with adult Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 11am-Noon, 349-7775 Saturday, March 11 Girlfriends Getaway Downtown Kalamazoo Girlfriendsgetawaykzoo.com Saturday, March 11 WMU Gymnastics-VS- SE Missouri State University Arena 4-7pm, wmubroncos.com

Wednesday, March 15 Book Discussion: Writings on the Wall by Kareem Abdul Jabbar Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Library 2pm, 349-7775 Wednesday, March 15 Concert: Howell High School combined Women’s Ensemble Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7pm, 344-3966, Donations accepted Wednesday, March 15 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, March 16 Speaker: Michael Culp: The 13th Infantry of Michigan – Kazoo’s Own Oshtemo Twsp. Hall 7-8pm, 271-2842 Thursday, March 16 S.W. Michigan Vocal Festival Miller Auditorium 7pm, 387-4667 Friday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill 11am-1am, 343-0032 Friday, March 17 Music: The Hired Hands Old Dog Tavern 6-9pm, 381-5677 Friday, March 17- 18 Annual Blue Moon Garage Sale Presented by St. Augustine’s PTO Crowley Center, 542 W. Michigan Fri. 6-8pm, Sat. 8am-1pm Friday, March 17 Music: The Dow Family Band Boatyard Brewing Co. 6:30-9:30pm, 226-0300 Friday, March 17 Arcadia Woodwind Quintet Ladies Library in Kalamazoo 7:30pm, 344-0158 Saturday, March 18 Spring into Wellness Glen Oaks Community College Nora Hagen Theatre/D-Wing 9am-noon, 467-9945

Friday, March 24 Music: Eddie Lester & Ronny Parker Boatyard Brewing Co. 8-10:30pm, 226-0300 Saturday, March 25 LuLaZoo –1000’s of LueLaRoe leggings Kalamazoo Expo Center 9am-3pm, 903-5820 Saturday, March 25 Spring Expo & Craft Show Kalamazoo Expo Center 9am-4pm, 903-5820 Saturday, March 25 5k Walk To End Homelessness Homer Stryker Field Registration 9am, Walk 10am 488-0913 Saturday, March 25 Parchment Library Friends’ Book Sale 10am-3pm, 343-7747 Saturday, March 25 Young Artists of Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 11am-5pm, 349-7775 Saturday, March 25 Music: The Coz Effect Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300 Saturday, March 25 Leslie Helakoski Presents: Hoot & Honk Just Can’t Sleep Bookbug of Kalamazoo 3-4pm, 385-2847 Sunday, March 26 Signs of Michigan Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1:30pm, 373-7990 Monday, March 27 Lunch & Film: Regarding Henry Disability Network SW Michigan Noon – 2:00 p.m. 345-1516 Monday, March 27 WMU Jazz Lab Band Dalton Center Recital Hall 7:30pm, 387-4667 Tuesday, March 28 Talk: Caring for Quilts Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

Saturday, March 18 All Ears Theatre First Baptist Church 6-7:30pm, 342-5059

Thursday, March 30 WMU Collegium Musicum Dalton Center Recital Hall 7:30pm, 387-4667

Saturday, March 18 Front Page: Donuts & Discussion Parchment Community Library 7pm, 343-7747

Friday, March 31 Music: The Coz Effect Boatyard Brewing Co. 7-10pm, 226-0300