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Darlene’s Bucket List:

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n the Fourth of July, while the rest of America O celebrated with picnics and fireworks, I made my way to Anchorage Alaska for the trip of a lifetime!

has NO snakes! There have been 2 Alaska occasional reports of a very few garter snakes. cause more injuries in Alaska every year 3 Moose than bears. mosquitos are very noisy and large! The 4 Alaskan males pollinate plant life.

There were 11 of us that day making our way north.

Some of us friends from a lifetime ago who were truly reconnecting and some were family members soon to become new friends. You never know where life is going to take you. Many (many) years ago some of us became friends serving our community through the Jaycees. Who would have guessed we’d reunite at this stage of life to travel together to Alaska? For nearly two weeks we toured through Alaska by land and sea, discovering for ourselves the true gem that is our 49th state.

Almost half of Alaska is tundra where no large 10 trees can live. Many trees the size we’d use for Christmas trees are hundreds of years old. At the

same time – almost 17 million acres of Alaska is part of the temperate rain forest.

Alaska is home to seven of the top 10 national 5Katmai, parks: Wrangell-St. Elais, Gates of the Artic, Denali, Lake Clark, Glacier Bay and Kobuk Valley. capital of Alaska, Juneau, is accessible only 6 The by air or boat.

In one day a large grizzly bear can eat up to 7 200,000 soapberries.

a whale snorts on you…it’s amazingly 11 When funny!

There just isn’t anything TAME about Alaska… from the rugged scenery to the unpredictable animals and the amazing people who love living there. So in lieu of trying to verbalize all the wonders I thought I would just offer some remarkable facts and beautiful photography. Enjoy!

arctic ground squirrel is probably the 8entireThe cutest critter around. In winter hibernation their metabolism to next to nothing…less than 10 heartbeats and three breathes per minute. Locals joke that it’s the perfect pet…just throw them in the freezer when you leave for vacation!

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Alaska has NO poison ivy nor oak. They do have a huge plant called cow parsnip that can irritate skin and a very poisonous berry from the Baneberry plant.

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Mushers keep lots of dogs in various stages of training. These dogs live to pull and have very little in the way of traditional training. The saddest sound in Alaska is the dogs left behind when the chosen team pulls out. It truly made this grown women cry!

How to spot a true glacier from a pile of snow?

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water isn’t pretty. It’s actually a dull 13 Glacier thick gray from all the rock silt the ice causes.

My wish for you – that you get chance to see this amazing place.

Till next month!

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THINGS FOR A

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Market to market. Visit your local farmer’s venue for fresh veggies. Eat your 5-7 vegetables each day.

Get outdoors.

Breathe in nature!

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Indulge in a massage.

Essential oils are wonderful for aching muscles.

Re-connect.

Catch up with an out of touch friend or family member.

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Think confidently.

Write down three strengths or positive attributes you possess.

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Mind-full matters. Take some time to reflect on your day and goals.

Limit coffee or soda to one cup per day, or less!

Get fruity. Eat 3-5 or more fruits in one day.

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The body is like a piano and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in order.� - Henry Beecher

10 Take a walk after dinner.

Stretch break.

Take a short break to stretch two or three times during your workday.

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ver the years I’ve frequented many an antique store, architectural salvage shop, galleries, and out of the way “what’s it not” shops in search of the cool. The hunt is motivation, to an extent. I must confess, I do not enjoy sifting tediously through shelves and cases of stuff. However, perseverance rewards when one’s eye just happen to fall on some unique treasure partially hidden amidst a jungle of antiquated clutter. So, maybe just five more minutes!

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As our 20th anniversary was approaching, my husband casually inquired where I might like to go if it could be anywhere in the world. Without hesitation, the word “Paris” came out. After about thirty seconds of dreaming, I put the discussion out of my mind and got on with my day. A week or two later he brought up the discussion again. As we were talking, he casually produced two round trip tickets to the City of Lights and said, “I hope you’re free during these dates!”

It was an incredible trip! Taking in everything possible, we toured the city, cruised the Seine, and visited the Eiffel Tower. In the evenings after dinner, we would stroll down the narrow streets, admiring the city’s incredible architecture. A glance up often revealed a glimpse of an apartment ceiling with beautifully crafted ceiling medallions and the rich period detail infused into the interiors of the historic Parisian flats.

Toward the end of our trip, we took the Metro to the outskirts of the city in hopes of finding the Paris flea markets. Armed with a small English-French pocket dictionary, we set out. Exiting the metro at the second to last stop on the line we found a small grocery and stopped in to ask directions. We quickly discovered that no one in this section of the city (or at least it seemed) spoke English. We quickly located the word “market” in the dictionary and managed to convey it with enough clarity that the shop keeper pointed us in the right direction.

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From there, we followed a sea of people heading in the direction of the market (we hoped!). It was a huge series of connected buildings with several stories. The ground level was filled with ornate and expensive antiquities and furnishings. The further up one ventured, the lower the prices became.

The top level opened to a vast panorama of more modest furnishings, salvaged ironwork, stacks of books, baskets, and trinkets both utilitarian and peculiar. Now on a more budget-friendly level, I was determined to find something to take home!

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Incorporating these special finds can be a little perplexing, but finding just the right place brings satisfaction equal to that of finding the piece in the first place.

Start by identifying the right room for your piece. Consider the interior architecture of the space. Does it compliment the form and character of your find?

Evaluate the strength of the piece. Can it stand alone or would it be better grouped with other objects or in a collection?

Consider function. Could your piece be used for additional storage, ambiance, illumination in a space, or some other creative use?

Juxtapose! Placing your piece in a space that is several periods apart from its era will highlight the piece and heighten interest. For example, place a mid century modern chair in a Victorian parlor. The juxtaposition of styles will highlight each and will generate great conversation.

Survey the overall effect. Stand back and look at the space. Is there a sense of intentional composition? A combination of elements, though seemingly disparate, will strike a chord. At times, dissonance is needed for accent and effect. Conversely, a smooth “sound” can inspire relaxation.

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A trip to Paris is certainly one way to source unique and one-of-a-kind artisan goods. However, there are amazing destinations a little closer to home very worth visiting. Search for local antique stores, thrift shops, vintage markets, and art shows for the perfect artisan addition to your home décor.

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tepping out of a culinary comfort zone is one of my favorite ways to explore and try something unique. In the spirit of creativity, here are ideas for recipes with unusual flavor combinations. They pair flavors that seem so wrong, they end up being brilliant together!

Puff Pastry Tart with Sweet Onion Marmalade, Lemon and Rosemary Goat Cheese, and Crispy Prosciutto makes 4-6 servings

1 store-bought rectangle of puff pastry, thawed

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar

5 ounces goat cheese, room temperature

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature zest and juice from 1 lemon

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced

6 ounces prosciutto, roasted until crisp and crumbled Preheat your oven to 375 F and lay the puff pastry out on a parchment lined baking sheet. Fold the edges of the pastry over themselves to create a border around the tart. Gently prick the center of the pastry with a fork all over to prevent it from raising. Bake the tart for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the tart to cool.

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In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook the onion in olive oil until softened but not brown. Add the vinegars to the pan and simmer them until they have almost evaporated. Add the brown sugar and allow the mixture to cook until the sugar is reduced and sticky and the onions are soft and deep purple, about 5 minutes. Allow the marmalade to cool. Mix the cheeses, lemon, and rosemary until well combined.

To assemble, spread the cheese mixture on the bottom of the tart, top with the sweet onion marmalade, and finish with the crumbled prosciutto. Serve at room temperature.

“PB&B” Peanut Butter, Fig and Bacon Panini makes 4 servings

4 large slices white bread 1/2 cup fresh or dried figs, chopped 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until crispy

4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter

2 tablespoons butter Assemble sandwiches by spreading each slice of bread with 1/2 butter on one side and 1 tablespoon peanut butter on the other. On the peanut butter side, top two of the slices with half of the figs and half of the bacon and top with the other slice of bread.

In a panini press or in a skillet, cook the sandwiches until just golden on the outside and creamy on the inside. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

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Pistachio Basil Ice Cream with Strawberry Balsamic Syrup

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pint pistachio ice cream tablespoons fresh basil, minced cup balsamic vinegar cup granulated sugar cup chopped strawberries

Allow the ice cream to soften slightly and mix in the fresh basil. Return to the freezer.

In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow the amount of liquid to reduce by about half its volume and thicken to a syrup-like consistency. Stir in the strawberries and cool to room temperature.

Serve the ice cream topped with the syrup and extra chopped pistachios, strawberries and basil.

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Bobbe A. Luce

Artistic Medium “Kiln-formed glass: fused and cast.

Functional and heirloom-quality pieces including bowls, platters, coasters, tiles, trivets, and other serving pieces; and, decorative pieces such as cast and dichotic pendants, and wall, shelf, tabletop, and garden decorative pieces.”

What do you love about being an artist?

“A life-long artist, I have deeply explored and worked professionally in several media before undertaking the endless possibilities of kilnformed glass in semi-retirement. Through a decades-long eclectic career of business ownership and nonprofit consulting and leadership, ongoing artistic endeavors have provided a balance between mental and physical engagements.”

What inspires you…both personally and artistically? “My exploration of glass as a fine art and functional medium is driven by a deep appreciation of color, texture, and depth (both visual and tactile). I am also committed to understanding the science involved and developing excellence in the execution of glass art techniques. Ultimately, the interplay of these with heat and light determine the final pieces.

The concepts and balance noted above, and sharing these with others to offer inspiration--in whatever they are working on or living with-inspires me every day.”

Do you have any tips for nurturing the creative spark in each of us? “Everyone has a creative spark. There are ways to demonstrate and embrace creativity every day, such as putting meals on a plate or clothing together that represents a style, or the placement of a pot of plants on a step. Recognize existing activities that are, indeed, creative, and give yourself credit for addressing them as such. Be curious about everything, and learn more about the things that inspire.”

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Cindy Krill

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Artistic Medium Stoneware pottery, watercolors.

What do you love about being an artist? “I love the physical part of working with clay, the feel of the clay in my hands. I enjoy being able to create a physical object from an image that I have in my head. I love to watch the effects of heat, time, and the chemical process that is involved in creating ceramics.”

What inspires you…both personally and artistically? “I am inspired by my faith in God and the beauty of his creation, my family and artwork that has been created throughout history.”

Do you have any tips for nurturing the creative spark in each of us? “Go for a walk; there is scientific evidence that exercising makes you more creative. Read books and materials related to your field of interests and visit or observe other artists.”

Anything else we should know? “I have a BFA from Nazareth College with a major in art education and minor in history education. My husband and I own Prudential Nursery in Vicksburg where I do my ceramic work and have them for sale. I have an annual Art sale which features other local artists’ work, the first weekend in November. This will be the 24th year of the sale and it is hosted by Prudential Nursery. I am a member of the Three Rivers Artist Guild.

I also do commissioned watercolor portraits. I have watercolor paintings and ceramic work on display at the Vicksburg Cultural Center for the Arts in the Village of Vicksburg.

My Horse Hair ceramics have won prizes in the West Michigan Area Show, sponsored by the KIA. I also have my Horse Hair pottery for sale at Fire Keepers Casino, featured in the “Native Made” display.”

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Artistic Medium Eclectic and handmade jewelry, created from recycled materials.

What do you love about being an artist? “My favorite part of being an artist is happening upon a problem that starts an amazing conversation between other fellow creators. Then taking that input to solve and create something truly unusual.

What inspires you? “I love finding strange items and using them in a new interesting piece of jewelry. Taking items that other people consider trash (such as beer caps or garter belt parts) and using

them in a way that makes people wonder where they’ve seen them before is not only personally rewarding but makes for fun conversation starters.

Do you have any tips for nurturing the creative spark in each of us?

“Look around your home, in the junk drawer or other places you stash those items you don’t know what else to do with, and see what you might be able to use to create something fun and useful.”

Anything else we should know? “I come from a long line of family that has always made do with what they were given.

My paternal grandfather was a builder and tiled the family bath with all the cracked and left over tiles he had collected from previous jobs. My mom often built items for spinning or other crafts when she couldn’t find exactly what she needed and her dad built his own telescope from scratch grinding and polishing the lenses himself.

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rt can enrich the lives of people young and old. The arts can introduce adults and children to different cultures and traditions, while also helping them to develop more fully as human beings.

While some may feel the benefits of artful involvement cannot be measured, the nonprofit organization Americans for the Arts notes that kids who are involved in creative expression are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than kids who are not involved in art; and although mathematics and science may not be the first thing people associate with creativity, kids involved in the arts are four times more likely to participate in math and science fairs.

Parents can do a lot to make art a bigger part of their kids’ lives. The following are simple ways parents can bring more art and expression into their kids’ lives, courtesy of Americans for the Arts.

Join in the fun. Parents can make art more fun for kids by playing music around the house and singing and dancing alongside their youngsters. In addition, read a book to or with your children and join in when they pursue other artistic endeavors, such as drawing or painting.

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Find local events. Many school districts have slashed their arts budgets in recent years, but parents can still find local arts events for kids in their communities.

Peruse the local newspaper and other community-based periodicals for cultural events for kids. Support local theater groups by attending performances with your children and explaining to them that the performers live in the community just like they do.

Pitch in with local arts organizations. Local arts organizations

typically rely on donations and volunteers to support their programs. Parents who want to instill a love of the arts in their children can help local organizations’ fundraising efforts and even volunteer their time if the opportunity presents itself. If possible, take kids along when volunteering so they can get some firsthand experience with the arts.

Encourage kids’ artistic pursuits. Some

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Celebrate kids’ participation in arts-based activities in school and in the community, recognizing their hard work in the same way you would acknowledge their successes in the classroom and in sports.

The arts can benefit youngsters in various ways, but it’s often up to parents to instill a love creative expression in their children.

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September means a fresh start for the students in our lives and, whether they’re going off to college for the first time or just need an updated space in which to crack the books, parents often find themselves in the market for quality furniture to meet their needs. The Gift Loft, located at 551 Romence Road in Portage, is the perfect place to start the hunt. Gift Loft has been serving the West Michigan community since 1959, offering quality Scandinavian Design and a deep commitment to customer service. The folks at Gift Loft believe that quality furniture is a lifetime investment and offers eco-friendly, sustainable woods as well as space-efficient designs.

A futon is the perfect piece of furniture for college students, providing a place to study and gather with friends, while converting easily to a comfortable place to sleep when finished. Gift Loft offers a wide variety of colorful throw pillows to ensure that your high-quality futon reflects the unique personality of your favorite student!

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With the encouragement of her boyfriend, a young lady decides to take up golf. After hitting the links with a borrowed driver and a 7 iron, this recent college grad not only kept up with her golf-crazy boyfriend, she actually had fun. Who has fun their first time out on a golf course?!

As she packed up her clubs after 12 holes on a 9-hole course, her boyfriend reassured her that she had it in her to be as great as any female golfer. To which she replied, "What do you mean, ‘female golfer?’ I can be as good as ANY man."

With that declaration, I could not be more relieved to hear that not only is feminism ‘Not Dead’ with the next generation, but appears to be thriving. As the mother of two boys, I missed out on being part of a young girl’s growth into learning who she is, and what she can become, but I was able to view it from a distance through my children’s friends – and it wasn’t always positive, but it was definitely enlightening.

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As a natural athlete, a teenage girl goes bowling with her boyfriend who is new to the world of bowling shoes and pins. As the two played against each other, the distance between their scores grew wider as the girl consistently threw strikes and spares. But just when you thought that the girl was going to leave her boyfriend in the dust, a strange thing happened…

Suddenly, this over-achieving natural athlete started throwing gutter balls – laughing it off to having an off-day. It didn’t take long for her boyfriend to catch up to his girlfriend, and pass her by on his way to a winning day at the bowling alley. He, after all, had no problem with the notion of beating his girlfriend at bowling.

Similar situations that show how two young ladies handled themselves in the face of a competitive situation – with two very different outcomes. Today, as young girls grow up in a world that still throws gender bias around like a Frisbee, I want to believe that we adults are teaching our children (girls AND boys) to realize the capability of everyone. This year, the voting public will have the opportunity to elect the first woman ever for President of the United States. Whether you consider yourself Republican, Democrat, Independent or other, hopefully we can all realize the historical significance of this moment, and embrace the celebration of not only having a woman on a major party ticket, but having her win! Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton has faced a serious backlash from many women who find her unlikeable, perhaps forgetting that these same characteristics would be seen as signs of strength in a man.

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Get Out The Vote

Kalamazoo’s League of Women Voters is for Everyone

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onald Trump. Hillary Clinton. You may be tired of hearing their names, or you may be fascinated by the political process. No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you’ll need to know about the candidates you’re voting for this fall. In Kalamazoo, you can turn to the League of Women Voters of the Kalamazoo Area for help.

help print the guides, along with donations that cover printing costs. A team of about 25 delivers them to 133 stores, restaurants and other sites throughout the county. About 15,000 copies of the November 2015 Kalamazoo voter guide were printed. Hartsough said the organization is considering giving up print copies of the voter guide and only posting it online at www. vote411.org (a national LWV website), though she

The members are people who care about government . . .We need to make sure our system is working. The government is us.

“We’re known for our candidate forums, and our voter guide, and our mock elections at Kalamazoo’s high schools,” said local LWV President Denise Hartsough of Kalamazoo. The League of Women Voters, a national non-profit organization, has offices in all 50 states, with 24 in Michigan, mostly on the east side of the state. The organization was founded in 1920, before women even had the right to vote. Despite the name, men are welcome to join — though most participants are women, Hartsough said — and the national organization is changing its guidelines to accept members as young as 16 (currently, the limit is age 18).

A handful of college-age women are in the Kalamazoo LWV. Right now, the group has 154 members.

The voter guide may be the LWV’s most visible contribution to the political process. It’s a small newspaper published before each local election, featuring brief profiles of candidates in each race, and their answers to questions about their political views, like “What is the greatest challenge facing the office you seek?” and “Do you view substance abuse as a criminal justice or public health problem?”

Candidates respond to the questions via email, and a Kalamazoo-area team of volunteers compiles the information. The national and state LWV offices

acknowledged that there are some voters who don’t use a computer.

Most candidates give thoughtful answers supporting their views on the questions the LWV ask. But there always seems to be a few candidates who don’t answer, at least not in time to be included in a printing of the voter’s guide. The League of Women Voters never endorses a candidate, Hartsough said; they just try to offer the information to the public.

The LWV in Kalamazoo has also hosted forums where candidates can introduce themselves to the public, and have also expanded their education efforts to local schools. The group uses official voting booths to demonstrate the voting process to high school students.

While the LWV stays out of individual political races, the group does take a stand on issues. Two major topics for the Kalamazoo branch are: the environment and redistricting. A recent presentation featured a speaker discussing the growth of algae in local lakes.

Local LWV members have attended conferences on redistricting, or drawing borders around electoral districts. Hartsough said that’s an issue that’s important to the LWV, because it’s important to all voters — districts can be drawn to favor one party or another. “It

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affects the level of partisanship we get at all levels,” she said.

Everyone in the League of Women Voters of the Kalamazoo Area is a volunteer, and is able to participate in whatever way they want, like registering voters at local senior centers and universities, or actively promoting the LWV’s stand on issues by contacting officials in Lansing and Washington.

The LWV’s board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Park Club on W. South Street in downtown Kalamazoo. Members can attend those meetings, but there are no regular meetings for the entire membership. The group takes part in public events like Kalamazoo’s Pride Festival in June, often as part of its voter registration efforts. It also hosts a brunch in February, an annual meeting in the spring and a Women’s Equality Day celebration along with the YWCA. Women’s Equality Day is August 26 each year.

There are membership dues of $60 a year ($30 a year for students), with much of the money going to materials like the voter guide. Hartsough said a recent call for pledges among LWV members and the public earlier this year brought in about $12,000 from throughout Kalamazoo County — an impressive number, though it was the first fund-raising campaign in 5 years for the organization. Hartsough said she isn’t surprised at the amount the LWV was able to raise, because of the nature of their work.

“The members are people who care about government,” she said. “We need to make sure our system is working. The government is us.”

You can see more of Andrew Domino’s writing at www. dominowriting.com

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Libins offers a range of products by Brighton Leather Goods and Jewelry. From purses and wallets to beautiful bracelets, each carries a message to inspire you as you go about your day.

Libins has been selling quality menswear in Kalamazoo since November of 1953, when it was started by Fred Libin and known as “The Varsity Shop”. It has been in its present location in the Cork Lane Shopping Center for over fifty years and continues to be a top name in menswear in West Michigan. In addition to men’s suits, tuxedos and accessories, Libins has a nice selection of women’s clothing for today’s busy woman. With brands like NYDJ (Not Your Daughter’s Erica Shier is a Jeans), Levi married mother and Tribal, of four who there’s a little loves reading, something for scrapbooking and everyone. thrift stores.

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Libins offers a number of sportwear lines, with pieces that transition easily from work appropriate to ready for the weekend!

Tribal Sportswear (pictured) offers a wide selection of shorts, pants, tops, dresses, sweaters, skirts and jackets, perfect for mixing and matching and making the most of your wardrobe budget.

Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters Guild. Residents of the Battle Creek Veteran’s Administration Medical Center recently received a WARM thank you from a group of local quilters. Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters Guild (www.klcqg.org) chose a tangible way to recognize and show appreciation to veterans for their service to our country and the sacrifices they and their families have made. Guild members produced 176 handmade bed and lap quilts as gifts to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center veterans. The label on the back of each quilt says it all: “Made with love by Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters. Thank you for your service.”

Log Cabin Quilt Guild members have a long history of gifting people and groups with quilts, but this project was

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special. With this gift, made by hand and from the heart, each veteran will have a personal reminder that people remember them, honor them, and thank them for their sacrifices.

VA volunteer coordinator Todd Greenman was on hand at the Guild’s June meeting to receive the donated quilts. Greenman shared information about the Battle Creek facility including the history of the Medical Center, which currently consists of 30 buildings on 206 acres, and served 42,000 veterans in 2015.

Members then showcased the 176 quilts and helped Greenman pack them up for delivery to the Medical Center, each quilt just a small reminder that veterans’ service to our country is appreciated.

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From Disease to Wellness Taking Control

BY DR. ROBIN P. STEELY, DDS

Ruth Ann’s Story…

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hree years ago while at a luncheon, suddenly I had the most excruciating pain in my jaw and couldn’t even eat. It felt like my jaw collapsed. My jaw felt heavy and tight most of the time. From then on I couldn’t open my mouth all the way. It was so scary, I was afraid to talk and move my mouth. I was unable to bite into anything and had to cut everything into small pieces. Sleeping on my side was also very painful and I was not able to get enough sleep.

I made an appointment with my dentist and the treatment he recommended was not optimal and I felt like I needed a second opinion. I visited my chiropractor and he did several manual adjustments around the area and nothing helped. At the Women’s Lifestyle Expo I stopped by the Rehabilitation Works booth where they had a pamphlet on jaw pain. I was so excited at the thought of getting some relief through them that I immediately made an appointment. After the first visit I got some relief but only for about an hour. I continued going where I received manual therapy, ultra sound, and electrical stimulation. After a few months the therapist and I decided that the treatment was not having the desired effect. The therapist knew of a dentist that treated patients for this kind of jaw pain.

She referred me to Robin P Steely DDS, where we began treatment.

Discovery…

There is a dreadful story of how a little disease always leads to a little more. Disease in the mouth is the same – a little bleeding leads to a little more until gum infections claim the teeth, a little decay always leads to a little more, and bite issues always lead to breakdown of the system and system failure. Ruth Ann was no exception.

cleaned her mouth meticulously and had repaired missing and broken down teeth with crowns, fillings and bridges. These had been done over a period of time as was recommended to her. She had tried to do everything right.

She found her way to me through a physical therapist that had helped her some.

But it wouldn’t last. It wasn’t that the pain was debilitating. It just was nagging in the background and didn’t seem to go away.

She had always seen her dentist on a checkup and had her teeth cleaned, but there didn’t seem to be any answers. She had followed his recommendations, Dr. Robin P. Steely, DDS, provides exceptional services for Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities. Dr. Steely’s passion is Oral Fitness Coaching – partnering with people who wish to transform the quality of their lives and pursue a lifetime of health and wellness.

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But now, no matter what she did, it didn’t seem to help. She was looking for answers.

When we sat down together for the first time, I asked her some questions about her pain and how it was affecting her life.

We talked about the Dreadful Story of a little disease always leads to a little more. I asked her if she would like to know how she could seek total health and stability in her mouth and live her life pain-free. I asked her if she would like to look younger and be free of constant repairs and dental

disease. I showed her that I could not take her disease away from her. I could, however, give her complete control over her mouth and restore health.

This co-discovery process allowed her to make a decision that would impact her life. She decided that using an orthotic full time for a period might just help improve her quality of life.

Using carefully crafted models, a removable orthotic was placed on her upper teeth and carefully adjusted.

Wearing it full time, she found that the pain and tenderness in her face disappeared and stayed away.

It became her friend, allowing her to live pain and headache free.

As a few weeks passed, we discovered that her jaws had been pulled forward slightly out of their sockets so that she could get her teeth to fit together. The muscles of her face were constantly in tension. The system was failing!

There are 3 areas that allow our jaws to function properly – the joints, the muscles and the teeth. The only place that we can effectively change is the teeth.

Wearing her orthotic full time for a period of time allowed her bite to be covered and her jaws to heal and stabilize. It also allowed her to discover how much of her teeth that she had worn off. In other words, she discovered how her mouth affected her entire system.

In short, she became pain free.

Next time: From Discovery to Correction.

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Photos. Prints. Artwork. Textile. Posters.

Regardless of your version of art, mount the piece in a simplistic manner with contemporary style. Creating your own dowel frame focalizes the piece on display while leaving room for personalization. Choose a wood: dark or natural, polished and painted or backyard fresh. Ensure there are two pieces of equal length, snag the correct resources from a local craft store, and create a personalized frame for the artwork of choice!

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2 small eyelet hooks Cardstock, for backing protection String Scissors Tape measure Begin by cutting a piece of cardstock similar in size to the piece being displayed: same in length, but an inch smaller in width. To assemble, place the piece of artwork for display right side up. Choose which wood piece will be the top of the frame, and screw in two eyelet hooks into the top quadrant. Tie a piece of string at desired length to both eyelet holes.

Place the tape or strips along the entirety of the back quadrant of the wood pieces (ensuring the eyelet hooks are facing up on the top piece), and carefully place the wood, sticky side down, atop the artwork (one on the top, one on the bottom), leaving no excess material on the top or bottom of the wood. Be careful to place the wood as straight as possible, using a tape measure to make marks if necessary.

Flip the entire piece over carefully, and place the pre-cut cardstock on the back of the artwork, again adhering the top and bottom of the piece to the wooded section, creating a backing for the artwork for protection.

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August 1 – 30 Bill Klinesteker Gallery Willow Lake Gallery- Willow Lake Club, Parkview Hills. 3707 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo. Reception August 11th from 6 – 8 pm. Open daily from 9 am – 9 pm.

Photographs by Bill Klinesteker. Free. 269372-4444 August 1 The Duck Derby Hospice Raffle The raffle drawing is at the Point 1K in Bronson Park. Every ticket supports a grieving child through Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan’s Journeys program. Ticket sales go until Sept. 24. sarah.kerry@hospiceswmi.org. hospiceswmi.org August 2 WMU Connect Fetzer Center. 4 – 6 pm. WMU Connect is an opportunity to explore different venues on campus as you network with your business colleagues from the community. All are welcome and food is graciously provided by the Fetzer Center; a cash bar is also available.

Free. RSVP at fetzer-center@wmich.edu August 3 What’s New At OLLI The People’s Church, 1758 10th Street N, Kalamazoo. The annual Fall Kick-Off event presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Anyone interested stimulating courses, trips and events are welcome. New fall catalog will be available. 269-387-4200.

August 4 – 6 Ribfest Arcadia Creek Festival Place. 11 am. The festival features three solid days of food, entertainment and fun! Gates open at 11:00 AM daily. Ribfest is one of the oldest festivals in Downtown Kalamazoo, and it attracts over 10,000 people each summer. http://kalamazooribfest.com August 5 Grand Opening Beautifully Unique Women’s Specialty Boutique, 2004 Inverway Court, Kalamazoo.

10 am – 6 pm. Come join us for our grand opening and open house. Vendors will be present. Free. 269-312-8733. www.beautifullyunique.us August 5 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com

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August 5 Summer Movie Night Celery Flats. 7 – 11:30 pm. The evening will begin with Respect for Law displays. Star Wars - The Force Awakens (rated PG-13) will begin at 9 pm. Free and popcorn will be provided.

Free. 269-329-4512. www.portagemi.gov August 6 CND “Homer is Home Summer Festival” Hike 6.1 Mile starting at Webster Street Park in Homer, MI to Litchfield, MI. 9 am. Optional breakfast at Homer Stagecoach Café at 8 am.

Paved trail and scenic country roads. All CND hikes are one-way with a shuttle to return to your car. Optional Lunch. Use restrooms before arrival. cndhikinh@charter.net www. northcountrytrail.ord/cnd/index.htm August 6 Teen Manners Matter Part I Workshop Kalamazoo/Portage. 10:30 am – 12 pm. Have a teen? Know a teen? (7th – 12th grades) Send them our way for an informative and fun time learning table manners & essential social soft skills. Pre-registration required. $45/student. support@kellyduggan.com August 8 – 13 Kalamazoo County Fair Kalamazoo County Expo Center. 9 am – 9 pm. It’s Kids Day Every Day at the Fair! Kids Expo activities & entertainment all day every day. Special Theme Days. Experience local farms with over 400 farm animals on display, Educational displays, 4-H Exhibits, Carnival rides, Games & Food. Daily Admission: Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $2, Kids 5 and under are free.

269-373-5181. www.kalamazoocountyfair.com August 11 ABWA Meeting Oshtemo Township Park. 5:30 pm. American Business Women’s Association meeting. Bring a dish to pass and also ideas about future meetings. 269-323-0468. Marilyn4038@att.net August 14 Oshtemo Township’s Music in the Park Summer Concert Series Flesher Field. Rain location: Voyage Church, 6339 Atlantic Ave. 5:30-7:00pm. The Tony Fields Trio. Free. www.pattiflemingmusic.com August 14 Kalamazoo Growlers Clue Night Homer Stryker Field. 5 – 7:30 pm. Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Rockford Rivets. Clue Night presented by Forensic Fluids. Fans can play baseball themed “Clue” for prizes during the game. Team Photo Giveaway courtesy of Medilodge for first 500 fans! $8 and up. 269492-9966. annie@growlersbaseball.com

August 16 & 30 Come & Go Brown Bag Lunch for Adults Vicksburg District Library. 12:30 – 3:30 pm.

Get out of the Heat. Bring your own lunch and we will provide drinks and dessert. We play games, do jigsaw puzzles & adult coloring pages and sometimes we learn new things.

Every time we talk & laugh. 269-649-1648. ladams@vicksburglibrary.org August 16 - 28 Singin’ in the Rain Barn Theatre. 8 pm. One of the greatest movie musicals of all time has been faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends!

Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. $37. 269-731-4121. www.barntheatreschool.org August 18 – 20 National Trappers Association Convention & Sports Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center. 8am- 6pm.

NTA Convention & Sports Show. Auction on Friday, Aug 19 at 7:30pm. Dance on Saturday, Aug 20 at 9pm. Public welcome.

Admission: $10, kids 12 and under free. For more information contact Tamara Masterson at 248-568-5804 or visit www.nationaltrappers.com August 20 Meet & Greet Button Collectors Vicksburg District Library. 10 am – 1 pm. Meet some hobbyists and bring some buttons if you have them. They love to talk about buttons and they have some interesting stories. 269649-1648. ladams@vicksburglibrary.org August 20 Walking Tour of Downtown Kalamazoo Breweries Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill. 12 am – 4:30 pm.

West Michigan Beer Tours is proud to be partnering with Discover Kalamazoo and the rest of our sponsors on the 2016 Kalamazoo Craft Beer Walking Tour Series. This casual afternoon will introduce you to some of the colorful personalities and flavors behind Kalamazoo’s beer culture. $25. 269-350-4598. john@westmibeertours.com August 20 Cuban Night Mangia Mangia, 3112 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo. Doors open at 6 pm, 4 course buffet from 6:30 – 8:30, music from 7 – 10 pm. Authentic Cuban buffet, drinks, and live music by one of Michigan’s Premier Latin/ Salsa bands, Orquesta Ritmo. 269-372-4600. www.pattiflemingmusic.com August 25 Standard Flower Show Fetzer Center, WMU. 1 – 6 pm. The Kalamazoo Garden Council will be presenting a Standard Flower Show. Free and open to the public. 269-327-0258. jocawes@att.net August 25 Tour de Zoo Binder Park Zoo. 5 – 9 pm. Ride your bike through the Zoo and enjoy two “hydration stations” with samplings of seasonal brew.

Then join us for music and merriment in the Zoo picnic area where you will enjoy beers, games, giveaways, and feast on tasty postride treats! All participants receive swag and one beer free! $30. 269-979-1351. www.binderparkzoo.org/tourdezoo August 26 Tax Sale Auction Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Expo Main.

12 – 4 pm. Annual auction for tax foreclosed properties in Kalamazoo County. For more information contact the Kalamazoo County Treasurer at 269-384-8124 or email treasurer@kalcounty.com tax-sale.info August 27 Alpha Delta Kappa Style Show Portage District Library – lower level. 10 – 11:30 am. Featuring fall fashions from Chico’s. Door prizes and refreshments. $8 at the door. 269-998-8107. Cmlemons1@ charter.net August 27 & 28 Nature Art Fair Binder Park Zoo. 9 am – 6 pm. Experience the arts while spending the day at the Zoo! Enjoy nature themed artists and vendors, arts and craft station for adults and kids, expertled nature hikes, meet and greet with “Al” the Aldabra giant tortoise, watch some of our animal artists, and more! 269-979-1351. www. binderparkzoo.org August 28 MudFest Kalamazoo Nature Center. 12 pm – 5 pm.

Dig in to the giant mud pit, have a blast in the Nature’s Playground and zoom down the giant slip ‘n slide. Getting dirty never felt so good! 269-381-1574. www.naturecenter.org August 31 Writer’s Roundtable Vicksburg District Library. 1 – 2 pm. You don’t have to be a writer to join us . . . you only need a story and everyone has at least one.

269-649-1648. ladams@vicksburglibrary.org September 1 - 30 Kalamazoo Valley at 50 Kalamazoo Valley Museum. 9 am. An exhibit celebrating 50 years of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, which has enriched the lives of students and communities through quality educational programs and services.

Free. 269-373-7990. www.kvm.kvcc.edu September 3 Hop Harvest Beer Tour Shakespeare’s Pub. 12 pm – 6 pm. The end of August and early September marks the peak of hop season. Farms across the state are harvesting their hop crops for breweries all over Michigan and the other parts of the world. $75. 269-350-4598. john@westmibeertours.com September 3 Art Hop Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com

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Success Strategies from 12 Top Women Leaders to Supercharge Your Career

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s one who has spent nearly three decades working in corporations, non-profits, and governmental organizations, Mary Jane Mapes realized that there existed a wealth of untapped lessons and practices from women who had reached the top, women whose leadership journeys were compelling, often heroic, representing stories of personal courage and perseverance as they forged a pathway for other women aspiring for greater responsibility. Mapes recognized that there were women not only receptive to lessons that could supercharge their careers, but who were actively seeking a roadmap for their own journeys. And, who better to teach them than women who had already reached the highest levels of organizational leadership. Thus, the genesis of this book.

Mapes book is divided into three parts.

Part one is devoted to brief profiles of the twelve leaders. She presents each woman’s essence, what drives her, what sustains her, and what motivates her to continually step into positions of responsibility. Mapes also presents leaders not profiled or featured in the book. Their stories and voices, too, have

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much to offer. The reader will hear from those who fight for social justice to the quiet “leader next door” who have worked hard, demonstrated courage and creativity, and are making a difference in their own way.

Part two of the book focuses on four key cornerstones of leadership: Character, Commitment, Core Work and Contribution. Each cornerstone includes three elements presented in detail. In this section, the unstoppable leaders will speak to you, often in their own words; their voices are extraordinarily powerful and their stories are especially inspiring.

Part three urges corporate application. It can be used as a learning lab, whether approached as part of a corporate women’s leadership study group or a book club discussion. Readers are asked to think deeply about their own experiences, both from the perspective of leader and follower, and the lessons learned as a result. Discussion provides insight and motivation for enhancing leadership development.

Advice straight from the board room geared to supercharge your career is now available.

Mary Jane Mapes’ #1 International bestselling book, The Unstoppables – Success Strategies from 12 Top Women Leaders to Supercharge Your Career can be purchased

through Amazon in both paperback ($25.00) and digital ($12.95) versions and most other booksellers. Betsy Myers, Founding Director at Bentley University and author of Take the Lead, wrote this about The Unstoppables: “A terrific book for both developing and high potential leaders—and for the more seasoned executive who wants a ‘refresher.’ You’ll receive excellent advice concerning both the head and heart of leadership success from women who’ve achieved it.”

ABOUT MARY JANE MAPES – Mary Jane Mapes, a nationally accredited speaker and executive coach, specializes in helping both executive and high potential leaders and entrepreneurs to develop irresistible influence, create deeper levels of trust and commitment, and cultivate a more engaged workforce. In over 25 years of writing, speaking, coaching and consulting experience, Mary Jane has helped build powerful teams, create exceptional leaders, and develop and turn around floundering businesses.

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Library Ladies of Kalamazoo: Their Home and History zoo: Their Home and History was published in March 2016.

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he Ladies’ Library Association building on South Park Street has been a noted feature of downtown Kalamazoo since its construction in 1879. It is known as the first building in the nation to be financed and built by and for a women’s organization. In 1970, almost a century later, it was the first structure in Kalamazoo to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It seems, however, there is still a mystery behind the history and use of this architectural gem.

In the fall of 2014, eight members of the Ladies’ Library Association gathered to talk about a new book offering a behind the scenes look at the LLA. The group was led by Lois Richmond, a past president of the LLA. After nineteen months of collaborative research and writing, a book titled Library Ladies of Kalama-

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The book covers the history of the LLA and highlights its landmark home. It is a coffee table style book and includes over 200 pages of text and over 300 current and vintage photographs. It offers a room-by-room tour of the building, its furnishings, and its architectural features. Each room is described in detail, chronicling its use and development over time. It documents the connection to Kalamazoo’s history as its first public library and cultural center.

The book includes copies of historic blueprints; a timeline showing the evolution of the building and the Association; detailed descriptions of the stained glass, paintings, statuary, and furniture located in the building; famous LLA recipes; and much, much more.

If you are a Kalamazoo or women’s history buff, this book is a must-have. It is available in soft cover ($38) or hard cover ($64) and can be purchased at the Michigan News Agency in downtown Kalamazoo. For more information e-mail: LibraryLadiesGroup@gmail.com.

The Last Painting of Sara De Vos

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At a party in 1957, a 300-yearold painting is stolen and replaced by a meticulous fake.

Fifty years later, Ellie Shipley is set to curate an exhibit of Dutch masterworks, and is faced with an impossible task. She knows that one of the pieces is a fake, because she is the artist who painted the forgery. Told through three narratives: 17th Century in Amsterdam (the Dutch Golden Age), late ’50s in New York City, and ’00 in Sydney, we learn the fate of the painting.

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