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We’re now past the one-year anniversary of The Big Shutdown that hit Michigan (and most of the country) on March 16, 2020. I didn’t notice anyone having any big birthday parties for the virus, though! If you’re anything like me, you’ve really had it with masks and all the other stuff that goes along with this. But we keep going, doing the best we can with what we’ve got!

I am SO ready for spring this year! Being able to go outside without bundling up, no worries about plans being canceled because the roads are too bad to drive, and enjoying time outside again. Guys, spring turkey season is almost here, the golf courses and driving ranges are open, and the fish are waiting for you. For local race fans, Butler Speedway will soon welcome you back!

We’ve got some good articles for you this month including the car feature, information about area golf courses, business spotlights, guidance on protein intake, and more.

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CONTENT Cover Feature 10

30 Muddy Day?

Meet Hillsdale Hospital’s Dr. B.

Please Don’t Play!

MUSCLE UP! Live fit. 12

32 Business Spotlight

Highs and Lows of Competitive Strength

HD Mechanical, LLC.

The Weight of the Matter 16

34 Business Spotlight

Gym Accessories

Gadgets & Gizmos This Year’s Best Gadgets

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36 Ready to Ride

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Morel Hunting 20

38 Show Some Muscle

State Land Locations

Dave Mills’ 1962 Chevy Bel Air

Beer Adventures 22

40 Swing a Club

Craft Beer Breweries

Spring Golfing in the Mitten

Protein 24

44 Home Improvement

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44 - Smokin’ Hot Grillin’ 46 - Decks for Dining 48 - Home Gym Makeover

Did You Know? 26 Mental Fitness Tips

50 Grilling Recipes

Life is the Berries 28

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Dr. Alfred Bediako has been delivering babies and providing women’s health care in Hillsdale for almost 30 years. To read about how he came to Hillsdale from Ghana and enjoy his look back at practicing here, see page 10.

Meet Dr. B!

By Melissa McCance

The country of Ghana lies in the curve of Africa’s west coast on the Gulf of Guinea.

For the people of Hillsdale County and beyond, one of Ghana’s most important and influential leaders in the practice of medicine is Alfred K. Bediako, or “Dr. B” as he is affectionately known by many. Dr. Bediako has been working as an obstetrician/gynecologist on staff at Hillsdale Hospital for almost 30 years, during which time he has delivered so many babies that he can only guess at the total number. When asked, he responded with his signature deep chuckle and said, “Oh, I cannot say! It must be 7,000—maybe 8,000. No, it must be more, because I think we decided it was that many when I was asked that question some years ago!”

Dr. Bediako completed his medical training in Africa which included a three-year surgical residency. After moving to the United States in 1983, he pursued additional training which would enable him to practice here. He entered an official surgical residency at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital (now Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center) in New York, but the program closed before he could finish it. At that point, Dr. Bediako changed to a gynecology residency and completed his surgical program in 1992.

As Dr. Bediako neared the end of his residency, he looked for somewhere to practice. He wasn’t interested in staying in New York City for several reasons. “When you are there, you have four boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Your patients can be anywhere in those four boroughs and you usually have to work out of several hospitals. I didn’t want that. It’s so hard to get around in that city. There were several other physicians working with me at the time who were from Ghana, and they commented that the people who’d left the city and started practices in smaller towns seemed to have better lives.”

With those thoughts in mind, Dr. Bediako had secured a contract from the hospital in Oberlin, Ohio. It had been sitting on his desk—unsigned—for several months. One day while in the operating room, he got a call from Pat Lyden, nursing director for the (then-named) Hillsdale Community Health Center, asking if he would consider practicing in Hillsdale. Dr. Bediako said he would think about it and get back to her, but Pat was determined. She asked for his address and offered to send him information about the hospital. Sure enough, shortly thereafter he received an information packet and an open plane ticket.

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Dr. Bediako decided Hillsdale was worth a look, even though he knew almost nothing about it. So, he boarded a plane and arrived at Detroit Metro Airport late one winter night. After picking up his rental car, he headed to Hillsdale. It was dark, he’d never driven on snow before, and he had no idea where he was going. Almost certain he had lost his way, he stopped at the Jonesville police station at around one in the morning and asked the officers on duty, “Where is Hillsdale?” The officers explained how to reach his destination, and Dr. Bediako soon arrived at the Dow Center on the college campus. After some well-deserved rest, he awoke and was impressed by the beauty of the sun shining on the snowy campus.

The next morning, he contacted the hospital. Dr. Bediako’s arrival was a surprise as he hadn’t notified anyone he was coming, but a meeting with CEO Chuck Bianchi was quickly arranged. Bianchi’s passion to improve and expand the hospital was clear from the first time they met, and, even though the hospital was much smaller than Dr. Bediako was accustomed to, he still had a positive feeling about it and about the town. When he returned to New York, he described the area enthusiastically to his wife Irene. After some further visits, the entire family approved that Hillsdale would be their future home, and, in July of 1992, Dr. Bediako came on staff.

Hillsdale Hospital has changed greatly since that time and expanded its services offered in obstetrics, ranging from simple deliveries to more involved care. With the proficiency and effectiveness of doing deliveries and surgeries all at one hospital as opposed to traveling between several, Dr. Bediako has greatly enjoyed practicing within the small town of Hillsdale. “There’s a big advantage to small town hospitals where you get to know the staff well and everyone works as a close team. We offer a good range of services and we have excellent support from the bigger hospitals around us when we need it. It’s been satisfying . . . very satisfying.”

One huge step forward in obstetric care at the hospital was the opening of the Birthing Center and Women’s Service Center in April 2013. The center features large birthing rooms with a comfortable, homey feel. There’s also a gynecology surgical room and a twobed triage area. Besides offering mothers a more comforting, less “hospital-like” atmosphere, the design of the center gives the nursing staff more room and better flow to help them provide top flight care.

Dr. Bediako is no longer in private practice and is employed by the hospital while otherwise continuing business as usual. Ob/gyn is a very demanding branch of medicine since babies don’t understand how much easier it would be if they arrived between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dr. Bediako is nearly 70 years old which is a lot of years of being up most of the night followed by putting in a full day’s work. However, he’s not ready to retire just yet. A new ob/gyn will be joining him in September, and he currently plans to work another two to three years.

When he does deliver that last baby and enters retirement, it is certain that he will have delivered a significant percentage of Hillsdale County’s residents, and that “Dr. B’s” kind, dedicated presence within Hillsdale Hospital will be greatly missed by many.

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MUSCLE UP. live fit

By James Campbell

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HIGHS AND LOWS OF COMPETITIVE STRENGTH

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asn’t long ago that I decided to become a competitive strength athlete. I’ve worked out practically my entire life going back to high school in the very early 90s. I fell in love with Strongman in my first comp and, almost four years later, I’m still an avid competitor. With anything competitive, you will have good days and bad ones, good comps and subpar ones. In a perfect world, your prep for each comp will be full of solid work and all of it will come to the surface on the day in question. For the most part, it does just that. However, there are a few other peeps in your weight class that are hoping for that exact same thing.

Why do I love that? Simple. You have total control of the outcome. Either you pick it up, or you don’t. Almost doesn’t get you any points and it surely doesn’t help you win anything on the comp floor. Yet, if you fuel, if you recover, if you work your ass off ... you win! You can do all of those things and get to your comp and not come in first place, but you still win. If you’re stronger than you were before, it’s a win. Keep in mind, the rest of the field is doing the same thing. Personally, that’s fuel for me. I mean, knowing that if I don’t work hard or I miss a training day the other guys aren’t! So, on the days that get hard, dedication to being better is what drives me. I don’t rely on motivation to carry me, cause quite frankly motivation will fail you more often than not.

When it comes to the prep work, to be successful you do as you would in any other sport and work to develop weaknesses and fine tune strengths. Some comps will showcase your strengths magnificently, but of course, there are the ones that will test your weaknesses to the absolute max. As with life, there will be highs and there will be lows.

So, what if you go to a comp and it doesn’t go well? Well, it’d be easy to say that it isn’t for you and walk away. I don’t care much for easy; if it’s easy it’s usually not worth having. I’ve had this happen too! When it goes sideways, you just have to roll with the punches and do everything you can. Then, when the day comes to a close and the best of that day are rewarded, you give them a The thing is, you work hard day in and day pat on the back, a bro hug, handshake, or out to be the best version of yourself that whatever is fitting for you and then you go you possibly can be at each competition. So, home. it’s not about beating another particular athlete but more about giving a show of Now, you’ll mentally recap the day and learn how well you’ve developed since your last how to be better the next time. Go back to the drawing board and reconstruct your showing … hitting personal records. workouts if need be and get your ass back to I love the sport of Strongman for so many work! Because the world isn’t going to wait reasons: the atmosphere, the camaraderie, for you to have a pity party, and honestly, the the physical challenge .... Something else I world doesn’t really care how it all comes out. love about the comp floor and working out We do this for ourselves, we do this because in general is the fact that 500 pounds is 500 we love it, we do this because it reminds us pounds. It doesn’t care if you’re having a that we are alive! And when things go right, good day or bad, if you’ve come in rested or the feel of it, the adrenaline when everything fueled. You know what else? It’s always 500 comes together ... it’s like nothing else! pounds, too. It doesn’t decide to lighten up Yea, I love Strongman and I love being a on those subpar days to give you a break. strength athlete.

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These weightlifting gloves for men by Trideer are fantastic all-purpose gloves.

You can use them for all types of exercising from bodybuilding and CrossFit to things like cycling. They come in four color options which is something not very common with gym gloves.

Made from impact-resistant ABS plastic, with quality molded urethane foam inserts and stainless steel hardware. At less than one pound, it won’t significantly affect the weight or feel of the dumbbell, and the design enables easy attachment and detachment from one dumbbell to another, making the grip adaptable with many of the same benefits at a fraction of the cost.

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Training bands can be used for everything from assisted pull-ups to mobility warmup work, and you won’t find any better value than this $15 option from Decathlon.

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Marshall Mid A.N.C. Each ear cup on these headphones is like its own miniature Marshall amplifier wrapped in vinyl that feels like elephant skin and finished with the company’s iconic gold logo. True to Marshall’s rock and roll legacy, these headphones pack some hefty bass supplemented with modern flourishes like a microfiber-lined headband that ensure hours of comfortable use.

The best gadgets for men are captivating, purposeful, and unique! If you’re after a special gift for your husband, partner, brother, or friend, then the following selection of interesting gadgets is for you.

We’ve chosen highly-practical gadgets for everyday use, to those for fun and entertainment, even some quirky and intriguing items he wished he owned!

ASUS Zenbook S This computer packs a punch. It boasts a 1 TB hard drive, 16 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7 processor, and three USB-C ports which deliver ultra-fast charging and data transfers.

And, the Zenbook S is also elevated. No, literally— the computer lifts off of whatever desk or table you set it on. Asus created what it calls an ErgoLift hinge to raise the backside of the keyboard which angles it toward its user for comfortable typing and improved airflow for efficient (and quiet) cooling.

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B l u e Ye t i N a n o With crisp 24-bit sound, Yeti’s studio-worthy microphone is ready to help lay down high-quality demo tracks. But the truth is, even everyday tasks like playing games and making phone calls feel better on a high quality mic. Blue Yeti’s Nano is as good as they come; it’s also ridiculously easy to use.

O l y m p u s Pe n E - P L 9 Built with social media sharing in mind, the PEN E-PL9 is a stylish rig that can easily pass images to smartphones over Bluetooth or WiFi. Even more exciting, it takes 16-megapixel pictures and shoots 4K video that puts your phone camera to shame.

The four-thirds sensor picks up more light, the three-axis stabilization smooths out camera shake, and the interchangeable lens system allows you to dial in the visual field for wide-angle landscapes or close up shots.

J ay b i r d Ta r a h P r o The specs on these buds make them uniquely equipped for long runs, hikes, and bike rides.

They’re waterproof, so no amount of sweat or rain will damage them, and they deliver up to 14 hours of playback on a single charge—that might be enough to outlast your phone. But most importantly, they deliver where it counts.

The Tarah Pros offer a supremely comfortable fit, and they serve up far more musical depth than you have any right to expect from such light audio hardware.

UA HOVR Sonic Connected Running Shoes Think you’re tracking your fitness and focusing your goals? Think again. The uber-light HOVR Sonic is one of our favorite running shoes—but the new Connected version syncs with UA’s exclusive MapMyRun app which analyzes and stores virtually every running metric. And, it’s got a removable sock liner, which lets you customize your fit.

Skyroam Solis Anybody who works remotely (or wants to) will love this palmsize WiFi hotspot: It serves up reliable 4G internet in more than 130 countries. Users can connect up to five computers, phones, or other devices at onceat once. And, with 16 hours of battery life, it provides enough power to turn any cafe, park bench, or bus seat into a mobile office for a full day.

Yu n e e c M a n t i s Q The latest drone from Yuneec might be the company’s most versatile yet. The advanced technology makes aerial 4K video accessible to amateurs. When not in use, the device folds down to the size of a burrito. Pre-programmed flight patterns make for compelling, pro-level shots, while voice-and gesture-operated controls, along with visual tracking and face detection, make it easy to be both the director and the star of the video. Each of the Mantis Q’s interchangeable batteries provides more than half an hour of flying time, and the rechargeable controller allows users to fly it manually, too.

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Morel Hunting Potential Morel Mushroom Hunting Locations on State Land

Spring is morel season in Michigan! Morel enthusiasts have their favorite hunting grounds but for first timers it’s worth it to check out the DNR’s morel map. Each year the DNR releases a map pinpointing locations that it believes will have the best morel hunting. Morels grow in forested areas, typically where there had been a fire the year before. The mushrooms have unique appearance with their long, honeycomb-like cone and distinct aroma that gourmet chefs love so much.

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Morel mushrooms often are found in locations where sizable fires (more than 10 acres) occurred the previous year. The mushrooms only will grow where there was a forested covertype; grass or other ground covers will not yield morels. Additionally, morel mushrooms are more likely to grow in burned areas where jack, white, or red pine once grew.

This map and information provide locations where fires greater than 10 acres in size - from either wildfires or prescribed burns - occurred in 2016. Please note that this map may provide details on the covertype that was burned; it’s up to the user to investigate whether morel mushrooms will grow at any location included in the map. A location’s inclusion on this map does not mean morels will be at the area identified. Additionally, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is not responsible for the incorrect identification of morel mushrooms by an individual.

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ADVENTURES It is just about time to bust out of winter and take on spring! Besides warmer weather, sunshine, and green grass, spring brings us National Beer Day on April 7! And really, what better way to celebrate spring fever than with a nice, refreshing Michigan craft beer?

With the mitten state ranking fifth in the nation for the number of breweries, microbreweries, and beerpubs, there is no shortage of opportunities to quench your thirst across Michigan.

First up on the list is Beer City USA. Popular for its craft beer, the Grand Rapids area has more than 20 breweries each with its own twist. From Founders – named the the 3rd best brewery in the world by ratebeer.com – to HopCat -- voted number one brewpub in the United States by ratebeer.com – Grand Rapids has plenty of must-stop venues for beer lovers. To get the most from your visit, travel along the Beer City Ale Trail on one of the four area tours.

Rather stay in one spot? On June 2, just outside of Grand Rapids at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, is the annual event Beer City Spring Fest. Beer City Spring Fest offers good food, great beer, and fun entertainment.

On the other side of the state, travel to Michigan’s very own Little Bavaria. Germans are known for their love of this frothy beverage, so it is no surprise Frankenmuth is host to Michigan’s largest sampling event. On May 18, the World Expo of Beer 2018 will feature nearly 300 beers from all over the world. With such diversity, every member of your group will be sure to find a beer they love.

To plan your craft beer adventure visit michigan.org/breweries!

Additional Links Grand Rapids Beer Tours: www.experiencegr.com Beer City Spring Fest: www.beercityfestivals.com Beerfest at the Ballpark: www.beerfestattheballpark.net Michigan’s Wine and Beer Fest: www.mispeedway.com Motor City Brew Tours: www.motorcitybrewtours.com The Vierling: thevierling.com

In the heart of Capital City, Lansing combines craft beer with America’s favorite pastime on Saturday, April 28 for the 5thAnnual Beerfest at the Ballpark. Held in the home stadium of the Lansing Lugnuts, this event takes advantage of the large venue and brings in more than 50 Michigan breweries and cideries to showcase 200+ beers and ciders. Can’t make the Beerfest? Bring the family out for a Lugnuts game this summer!

Blackrocks Brewery: www.blackrocksbrewery.com

With the HopCat in Midtown and other breweries including Atwater Brewing, Motor City Brewing Works, and Detroit Beer Company it is obvious that Detroit knows beer. Explore the scene on a Motor City Brew Tour available by bus, bike, boat, or foot to breweries throughout the city.

Keweenaw Brewing Company: www.keweenawbrewing.com

Heading across the Bridge? Find a variety of breweries in historic buildings and amongst beautiful spring scenery throughout the Upper Peninsula. Places to check out include The Vierling, Blackrocks Brewery, Ore Dock Brewing Co., Keweenaw Brewing Company and Tahquamenon Falls Brewery.

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Protein is a food buzzword right now. It seems that everything you buy at the grocery store except for maybe beer and potato chips has something on the package trumpeting the protein content.

As more evidence emerges on the importance of exercise and solid nutrition, people are learning they need to pay attention to protein intake. But, many adults—if not most—aren’t getting enough.

Protein deficiency in the diet can cause growth failure in children along with loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, and weakening of the heart and respiratory system at any age. There are over 10,000 types of protein in your body, and it is essential to the processes that provide energy and carry oxygen, and it helps keep cells healthy and to make new ones. After exercise, protein aids in recovery including reducing post-exercise soreness and building muscle. If you’re trying to cut weight, getting enough protein aids in curbing your appetite, satisfying hunger longer, reducing cravings, and maintaining weight loss.

There are 20 basic building blocks for protein which are the amino acids. Our bodies don’t store these components; they make them or modify others. Of these amino acids, there are nine which are classified as essential amino acids (EAAs) because the body cannot make them. These must be obtained from food or supplements, but food is the preferred primary source. The EAAs are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.

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So, a 180-pound adult should eat at least 63g per day. However, the amount of energy used per day, age, gender, body weight, activity levels, health conditions and other factors all make a difference in how much protein an individual needs.

If you engage in intense physical activity like weightlifting or distance running, an accepted rule of thumb is to consume 1g-1.5g of protein per pound of body weight on workout days or more frequently.

This level of protein intake will significantly reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS—that “everything hurts and I’m dying” that hits one or two days AFTER the workout) and aids the body in repairing muscle tissue that was broken down during the workout and in building new muscle.

If you’ve heard that high protein consumption damages kidneys, don’t worry. Subsequent research has shown that healthy kidneys can handle it just fine.

Both plants and animals are good protein sources, but most plants do not provide all the EAAs, so if you eat a primarily or completely plant-based diet, be sure you’re getting what you need. The complete EAA profile is found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, quinoa, and soybeans. Protein supplements like whey or plant-based protein powder is another good way to increase your intake.

Be picky about things like protein bars, as some of them are basically candy bars that have added sugars and fat in amounts way out of proportion to the protein content.

SO, if you’re serious about staying healthy and especially if you’re trying to build lean body mass, check your protein intake! It very likely needs a boost.

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The effects of long-term “low energy availability” in exercising men may include susceptibility to anxiety and depression. Men who train and are consistently using more calories than they consume or who deliberately eat less than they need in order to lose weight are putting themselves at risk for mental health issues according to recent studies. Links exist between low energy availability in men who exercise regularly and what they describe as an interlinked psychological warzone.

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Scientists have long warned of the dangers to our physical health of loading up on sweets, but now it’s believed a high intake of very refined sugars can impact mood too. People with a sweet tooth can find themselves suffering from poor mental health due to a variety of factors, including the disruption of the gut microbiota and systemic inflammation.

HAPPINESS HACK Getting your five a day won’t just keep you regular, it

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Life is the Berries We’re on Vacation!

Plans SPLAT sometimes.

By Laura Loveberry Elementary School Assembly Author/Speaker, Inspirational Speaker Women’s Retreats/Conferences, Caricature Artist

This happened to my friends, Judy and Joe Tvergyak, while in the middle of their vacation.

Joe experienced a medical issue, so they rushed to the medical center. On the way, his wife glanced over, grinned and exclaimed, “We’re on vacation!” She hoped to make light of the reality of ending yet another holiday early. Their stress busted into laughter.

It worked!

Ever since their interrupted vacation, they repeat this infamous phrase. It ushers in giggles and lifts the despair. When Joe needs to drive to various doctor appointments, medical procedures, or ER visits, the mood lightens with, “We’re on vacation!” Even in the middle of night with a medical issue popping up, they chant, “We’re on vacation,” as they drive in the darkness to the hospital.

Judy shared with me, “This specific saying lifted our spirits, cut the tension, and brought us much laughter even amongst the tears!” You see, Joe and Judy started their marriage adventure as a typical couple.

Three years later, life dropped a challenge.

Now, Joe rolls in a wheelchair with Judy walking by his side.

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Their faith in God bonds their 36-year relationship strongly as they adjust to medical issues.

The energy and engaging joy around this couple draws others toward them. Joe thrives by the Bible verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil 4:13 NKJV).

His face beams with Jesus’ joy. Judy draws her courage from these inspired words: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Tim 1:7 NKJV).

She radiates God’s love.

Judy chuckles and tells me, “If you see us driving with our hands raised through the sunroof, smiling and laughing while pulling into the hospital, it’s because ‘we’re on vacation.’” Their positive perspective brings a smile to my face, imagining their handraised cheering rolling into the ER drive with a puzzled expression on the medical attendants’ faces.

Unexpected trials plop on our paths.

Readers, we choose our response to unanticipated troubles. We can drop our shoulders, sulk, mope, and complain when our plans are cut short. Or, we can join Judy and Joe as we adjust to challenges and dance in our car while laughing and shouting, “We’re on vacation!”

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Written by Michigan DNR With warmer weather in the forecast, we wanted to remind everyone to help protect Michigan trails by not using them when muddy.

Riding or walking on a muddy trail destroys the surface. It leaves ruts/deep holes, uneven tire and footprints, contributes to erosion and creates a hard-to-fix trail surface. Hint: If you are leaving visible bicycle ruts, deep footprints or hoof tracks the trail is too muddy.

Spring is an especially sensitive time because frost layers often linger below the trail surface (even when air temperatures have warmed up).

As a result, spring rains have trouble permeating the soil, creating muddy topsoil. Trail use and muddy conditions can erode trails very quickly.

Although you should avoid muddy trails altogether, please keep these tips in mind if you encounter a muddy section: MOUNTAIN BIKING - If you encounter a muddy section, dismount and tiptoe down the center, not to the sides because it widens the trail.

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Business Spotlight

By Melissa McCance

HD Mechanical is your "one stop" shop!

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems—commonly known as HVAC systems—are essential for our homes and businesses. They contribute not only to our comfort but also to our health. When one of them isn’t working, we want it fixed as soon as possible. (Michigan winters without heat can be pretty miserable!) The availability of parts and supplies has a direct impact on how quickly that will happen. Dave Dow of HD Mechanical (formerly Hillsdale Mechanical) is working hard to make sure that area professionals and homeowners have what they need to get those systems back in service.

Dave was born in Florida but graduated from Pittsford High School after his parents returned to their roots in the Hillsdale area.

He also owns D&D Heating and Cooling which he started in 2013.

Dave sometimes had issues with being able to find parts when he needed them and knew that other HVAC contractors were in the same 32 situation. When Hillsdale Mechanical

became available for purchase, he decided to take the plunge and add it to his already-established HVAC business. Dave reopened it as HD Mechanical early in January 2021.

The 6,000 square foot building houses a wide array of parts and supplies for heating, cooling, and plumbing. Dave is expanding the range of plumbing supplies including PEX fittings, SharkBite supplies and tools, PVC pipe, and water heaters.

His goal is to make HD Mechanical the “one stop shop” for both professional contractors and DIY homeowners who are up to handling some repairs on their own. “We’re open to everyone. We welcome anyone who’s looking for HVAC or plumbing supplies, and we’ll do our best to help them get what they need to do the job,” Dave says.

One future service that should be especially helpful is online shopping.

As the website is developed and expanded, it will be possible to view available inventory. Customers can order what they need and have their merchandise packed and ready for pickup. This can be a serious timesaver for contractors out in the field who discover that a job requires additional parts. Once this is up and running, they’ll be able to access the website on their phones to see if HD Mechanical has the parts in stock and then place the order online or just swing by the shop to purchase them.

HD Mechanical is located at 26 E. Superior St. in Hillsdale and their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach them by phone at 517-437-7751 or by messaging them through their Facebook page.

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Business Spotlight

Frank Beck Chevrolet Service Department MEET THE FRANK BECK SERVICE TEAM! Cars have come a long way from the days when many problems could be handled by any mechanicallyinclined owner with a few basic tools. The electrical and computer components that provide advanced safety features and driver assistance also complicate the process of diagnosing and repairing any malfunction. Country living means we must have our own transportation, and we want to know that we’re getting an honest assessment of the trouble and that any repairs will be done correctly and at a fair price.

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Knowledgeable, experienced service is exactly what you will find at Frank Beck Chevrolet. Service Manager Mike Moyer describes his department’s job as problem solving: “People bring their car or truck problems to us and we figure out how to solve them. Sometimes it can be a pretty complicated thing, and we combine our know-how to get it taken care of.” Training is a priority for the Frank Beck service crew, and

they are paid for the training they do on their own time. The service department has met 100% of General Motors’ standards for technician certification compared to 93% for our area and 87% nationally.

Mike takes pride in his team and wants to introduce each member so everyone will know who they are and what they do.

Service Team Lucas Aguilar: handles the Quick Lane, light repairs, and tires; 5 years’ experience Shane Bumpus: used car inspection and internal work; 9 years’ experience Dalton Butler: a certified master technician for gas and diesel engines, specializes in engine and transmission repair; 11 years’ experience Nathan Doletzky: handles Quick Lane, light repairs, and tires; 10 years’ experience Dave Lake: a certified master service technician, specializes in engine drivability and electrical systems; 38 years’ experience Mike Lorenz: a certified master service technician, works primarily with diesel engines but is the general “go-to” guy for all problems, especially tough electrical diagnostics; 27 years’ experience Eric McGowan: focuses on electrical, infotainment, and safety and security systems; 6 years’ experience Lynn Womack: alignment and front end specialist; 41 years’ experience

By Melissa McCance In addition to the technicians who work on your vehicle, the service department is also staffed by service consultants. These are the people you talk to when you call the service department or come to the service counter at the dealership, and their goal is to make things as quick, easy, and understandable for you as possible. They collect information from the customer and get the service or repair maintenance process in motion.

Service Consultants Colin Chappell: 6 years’ experience Jerry Happ: 4 years’ experience Jill Ruder: 23 years’ experience As you can see, the service department at Frank Beck Chevrolet is packed with experience and stands ready to help you with all your repair and maintenance needs. Located at 3750 W. Carleton Road in Hillsdale, the department is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Although it looks far from a stock machine, the engine and frame are untouched which demonstrates the ease of customization of the new platform. Gone is the retro-looking suspension, replaced with jacked-up Fox piggyback shocks as well as GP Suspension forks lengthened with Altered Industry extenders which should give it a bit of extra ground clearance for carving up the twisties while exaggerating the laid-back stance.

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By Sarah Gray

Like a Mickey Mantle rookie card or a Spider-Man #1 comic book, car enthusiasts have that one special make and model they dream about owning and search endlessly to find.

what drew Dave to the car. Impalas tend to get the love when it comes to Chevys in the early 60s. However, the Bel Air – and in particular the Bel Air with the Bubble Top designation – should not be discounted.

Dave Mills found his long-soughtafter treasure in the form of a 1962 It certainly wasn’t for Dave. A big fan of Chevy Bel Air. The Chevy’s body style the Detroit-made machines, Dave said – which was unique for a Bel Air – is

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he “worshipped Chevy when I was a kid.” So it wasn’t just going to be just any classic car he was going to buy. It had to be the car. “The Bel Air was more affordable,” he said of the car when it was first produced. The Impalas were the top of the line, but demand for the body style led Chevy to make a more economical version

which they called the Bel Air. Noticeable differences were mainly on the interior of the car, with a number – including Dave’s find – having the coveted Bubble Top, a transparent dome that serves as the roof or part of the roof.

Dave said he searched for years to find the exact 1962 Bel Air (with the Bubble Top) he wanted. In 1985, he found it. Work and family keeps even the most devoted Chevy fan busy and Dave said it took him seven years to get his Chevy ready for the road.

Or, more correctly, for the drag strip.

Fashioned with the classic 409 engine which Dave installed, the car spent many years on the drag strip before she was retired. Now Dave and his wife Jean like to take her out to cruise-ins and car shows.

That doesn’t mean Dave is also retired from racing. He still spends plenty of time on the track in his 1965 Chevy II, better known as the Nova. “I built this car to race,” he said.

Purchased back in 2005, Dave also put in a 409 engine and outfitted the machine for speed. “It is not set up for the street,” he said.

Although 2020 was not the year for racing, things are looking up for 2021 and the tweaks Dave has made over the past year and a half prove to make his Nova even faster than before. “It runs real good,” he said. “The fastest I’ve had it up to is 145 miles per hour, but with the tweaks I made she’ll do 150.”

He said he’s done quite well with his Nova and even won the Great Lakes Gassers at the Milan Dragway in 2012. Dave said he is also part of a group that owns 409s and races throughout the country. He is looking forward to the Rock ‘N Race 2021 at Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio, this summer. “It’s a hoot,” he said of racing and getting together with others who have a love for classic cars.

When he’s not racing, he and Jean enjoy taking the Bel Air out for rides. He has kept the white exterior but has redone the interior to blue. “I call her a 20-footer because she looks good from about 20 feet away,” Dave said with a laugh. “It’s fun to fire up and go.” He is hopeful to get back to cruise-ins this year and a few car shows if it can be done safely. “If it’s safe to go, we’ll jump in the car.”

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ith more public courses than any other state in the nation (over 850 of them, according to Forbes Magazine), Michigan offers resident and visiting golfers a wide selection of places to enjoy the game they love. (Or, love to hate, depending upon how the day’s round goes!) The list below is not exhaustive, but it gives an idea of your choices if you live in our area. Some public courses offer memberships that can save you money if you golf frequently, so be sure to look into that when you find a course you love to play. (Note: Some courses have more information provided simply because there was more available!)

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Lake Le Ann Golf Club 10339 Fairway Dr., Jerome, MI 49249 www.lakeleanngolfclub.com 517-688-3445 Facebook: Lake Le Ann Golf Club & Driving Range Nine holes with a driving range, carts & clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Soft spikes only.

Litchfield Greens (formerly Jenkins Golf Course), 10011 Homer Rd., Litchfield, MI 49252 www.cityoflitchfield.org 517-542-3121 Facebook: Litchfield Greens Nine holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house. Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Mill Race Golf Course 200 Adrian Rd., Jonesville, MI 49250 www.millracegolfcourse.com 517-849-9439 Facebook: Mill Race Golf Course Nine holes,driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Three sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

White Oaks Golf Club 2171 Bankers Rd., Hillsdale, MI 49242 www.whiteoaksgc.com 517-437-3434 Facebook: White Oaks Golf Club Eighteen holes, carts & clubs available for rent. Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

The Hills of Baw Beese Lake 1990 Ash Te Wette Beach Dr., Hillsdale, MI 49242 www.hillsdale.golf 517-437-2201 Facebook: Hillsdale Golf & C.C. The Hills of Baw Beese Lake Nine holes, tee times welcomed, carts available, on-site dining.

LENAWEE COUNTY Devils Lake Golf Course 14600 US 223, Manitou Beach, MI www.devilslakegolfcourse.com 517-547-3653 Facebook: Devils Lake Golf Course Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Two sets of tees.

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Macon Golf Club 11064 Macon Hwy., Clinton, MI 49236 517-423-4259 Nine holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house. Two sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

Raisin Valley Golf Club 4057 Comfort Rd., Tecumseh, MI 49286 www.raisinvalleygolfclub.com 517-423-2050 Facebook: Raisin Valley Golf Club Eighteen holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed.

Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

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Shaffer’s Evergreen Golf Course 16124 Cadmus Rd., Hudson, MI 49247 517-448-8174 Facebook: Shaffer’s Evergreen Golf Course Nine holes, carts and clubs available for rent. Slope rating is 130; USGA rating is 33.3. Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Wolf Creek Golf Club 6363 Burton Rd., Adrian, MI 49221 www.wolfcreekadrian.com 517-265-3944 Facebook: Wolf Creek Golf Club Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Slope rating is 119; USGA rating is 70. Four sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

Woodlawn Golf Club 4634 Treat Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221 (semi-private) 517-263-3288 www.woodlawngolfmi.com Facebook: Woodlawn Golf Club Eighteen holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Soft spikes only.

BRANCH COUNTY

Bella Vista Golf Course 608 One Straight Dr., Coldwater, MI www.bellavistagolf.org 517-238-6085 Facebook: Bella Vista Golf Course of Coldwater Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Slope rating is 136; USGA rating is 74.1. Five sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

Coldwater Golf Course 270 Narrows Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036 (semi-private) 517-279-2100 www.coldwatergolfcourse.com Facebook: The Coldwater Golf Course Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. USGA rating is 71.7. Three sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Iyopawa Island Golf Course 13004 Iyopawa Island Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036. 517-238-2216 Facebook: Iyopawa Island Golf Course

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Nine holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed.

Slope rating is 107; USGA rating is 32.8.

Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Quincy Golf Course 955 Miller Dr., Quincy, MI 49082 517-639-4491 Facebook: Quincy Golf Course Nine holes, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house. Slope rating is 122; USGA rating is 33.6. Three sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

JACKSON COUNTY

Clark Lake Golf Course 5535 Wesch Rd., Brooklyn, MI 49230 www.clarklakegolfcourse.com 517-592-6259 Facebook: Clark Lake Golf Course & Restaurant Twenty-seven holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Concord Hills Golf Course 7331 Pulaski Rd., Concord, MI 49237 www.concordhillsgolfcourse.com 517-524-8337 Facebook: Concord Hills Golf Course Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent and tee times welcomed. Slope rating is 125; USGA rating is 71.5. Three sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

Deer Run Golf Course 3200 Hanover Rd., Horton, MI 49246 517-688-3350 Nine holes, carts available for rent. Three sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Grande Golf Club 1579 Floyd Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 www.grandegolfclub.com 517-472-6333 Facebook: Grande Golf Club Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Slope rating is 143; USGA rating is 72.9. Six sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

Gauss’ Green Valley Golf Course 5751 Brooklyn Rd., Jackson, MI 49201 517-764-0270 Facebook: Gauss’ Green Valley Golf Course Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent (according to information we found, the cart is included in the greens fees), pro in house and tee times welcomed. Three sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course 500 Case Rd., Brooklyn, MI 49230 www.hillsgolfcourse.com 517-592-2110 Facebook: Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course Eighteen holes, carts available for rent, pro in house. Two sets of tees. Soft spikes only.

Silver Lake Golf Course 15649 US Hwy 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230 517-592-8036 Facebook: Silver Lake Golf Course (recommend including city in search) Nine holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house.

Metal spikes allowed.

Whiffletree Hill Golf Course 15730 Homer Rd., Concord, MI 49237 www.whiffletreehill.com 517-524-6655 Facebook: Whiffletree Hill Golf Course Eighteen holes with a driving range, carts and clubs available for rent, pro in house and tee times welcomed. Three sets of tees.

Soft spikes only.

If you’re interested in finding a private course to play, the following are some in our area: Arbor Hills (Jackson) 517-750-2290 Country Club of Jackson 517-782-5347 Hantz Golf Club of Tecumseh 517-423-3930

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BACKYARD BURGER an easy recipe that makes you feel like a GRILL MASTER! INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 onion finely chopped 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon basil and oregano

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In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, egg, garlic, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.

Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done.

Serve on bun with your favorite condiments.

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Everyone INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups of water 1 to 2 teaspoons of active dry or instant yeast* 1/4 cup of olive oil 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons of salt

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In a stand mixer (with dough hook) or large mixing bowl, stir together the water and yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast is dissolved and starting to bubble. Then stir in 3-4 cups of the flour, the oil, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough is formed.

Place it in a lightly-oiled bowl to rise at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours, or until it’s doubled. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit.

Grill the pizza: You should be able to do 2 at a time.

Bring the dough to room temperature if it’s not already (at least an hour).

Lightly flour a surface and roll out small portions of dough (a little bigger than your fist).

Preheat a gas grill with all the burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes before you plan to cook.

Brush a light coating of olive oil onto one side of the dough, then carefully place the dough directly onto the grill over the flames. Close the grill and let it cook for a few minutes, until the bottom of the dough shows char marks and is barely cooked (usually 2-3 minutes).

Flip the dough over. Brush a little more olive oil on the cooked side, then quickly spread your sauce and toppings on the pizza.

Close the grill and cook until the bottom is nice and crispy, the toppings are warmed through, and the cheese is melted--another 2 to 5 minutes.

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GRILLED PIIL ZZ GR LA ED SALMON

Everyone has a little Italian inside!

INGREDIENTS Cedar plank salmon — savor the flavor INGREDIENTS 1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds) 6 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp paprika

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS Soak cedar planks for at least 2 hours.

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