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Garden Favorite Colorful Spring Blooms need to be Planted Now!

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

Many garden experts say start with their favorite color, and then branch out from there. To most people, choosing flower colors is the most fun, most creative part of gardening, but to others, it can be paralyzing. Those people worry, “do these red tulips go with that orange and purple?” When they can’t decide, they plant the same thing year after year. But experi-menting with something new is what brings a garden to life.

This year, try out different color combinations. Bulbs come in every color under the sun. They provide the perfect palette for ex-perimentation. For exotic mixes, try pairing washes of rich reddish-orange, coral, pink, yellow, purple, blue, and creamy whites against a backdrop of green-on-green. Think jewel tones and lush shapes. Choose flowers that will bloom together.

For bold displays, pair fragrant hyacinths Pink Pearl, Blue Jacket, and Delft Blue. Add drifts of Orange Emperor Fosterianna tulips and Papillion split corona

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

For exciting mid-May color, pair orange Dillenburg tulips with blue Muscari Grape Hyacinths. For a crisp springtime look, white and yellow color combinations beat all. No colors have more “jump” in the landscape – the eye is drawn immediately when white or yel-low appear against a backdrop of green.

Eranthis is little known by most gardeners. Yet this small wonder, also known as winter aconite, has both presence and staying power in the garden. Just three inches tall with a yellow flower that looks like a fairy forest buttercup, the Eranthis is one of the first flow-ers to bloom in the spring, often blooming right through the snow. Its short stems and bright sunny flowers ringed by a green leafy collar create a carpet effect when planted en masse. The flowers open wide in the sun and close in the evening. Plant with beds of white flowers such as Galanthus Snowdrops and white Joan of Arc Crocus.

According to Dutch gardening expert Frans Roozen, choosing

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

Pay attention to the flowering time and the plant height. Also consider the blooming period. There are three major blooming seasons in spring: early, mid, and late. You will want to plant some flowers from each so that when one batch has finished flowering, another starts.

Before planting bulbs, take note of these requirements. Bulbs need a well-drained soil. If your soil is on the heavy side, mix in a liberal amount of Clay Soil Conditioner to a depth of eight inches. You can dig small holes just large enough for one or a few bulbs. Or, if you wish to get all your digging over with all at once, dig a large trench and then simply place the bulbs in the trench at the advised spacing and cover them with soil. Bulbs are always planted with the pointed end

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

By George WedelWedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center


This year has been a milestone year in my family. Both of my parents turned eighty and my newest grandson celebrated his first birthday. Milestone events provide the perfect reason to take time out of our busy lives to gather together with those who mean the most to us. It’s amazing, whether it’s been four months or four years, you find that the people and your connection to them remain the same. It’s great to pick up where you left off, and create new memories. These are the people that know us so well, and those that have the greatest impact on our lives.

The common sentiment after my dad’s eightieth birthday was that we should get together more often. We decided that we’re not going to wait for a milestone event; we’re going to create one. I hope this inspires you to do the same.

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I was encouraged to write about Kewpee Hamburgs by a local business owner, Barb Howard. She grew up in Gobles, but her family visited downtown Kalamazoo regularly to do their shopping. She remembers her dad taking the family to Kewpee hamburgs on Saturdays. Barb mentioned that is was a tough decision choosing between a milkshake with her hamburger, or a piece of their delicious homemade pie for dessert. The Kewpee restaurant in Kalamazoo was located at the corner of Farmer’s Alley and South Street, which is now a parking lot.

Kewpee Hamburgs is the second known chain of hamburger fast-food restaurants. In case you’re curious, the first one was White Castle. Kewpee was founded in 1923 in Flint; Michigan by Samuel V. Blair under the name “Kewpee Hotel Hamburgs.” They began by serving hamburgers out of a wagon, and sold for 5 cents. The chain took its name (with a

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

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

located. Many locations were driven to close due to scarcity of meat during World War II. The founder, Dave Blair’s retirement in 1944 and death the next year, are also cited as contributing factors.

According to a 2001 interview with Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, as a child, he lived near the intersection of Douglas and Kalamazoo Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Thomas used to love eating at the Kalamazoo Kewpee restaurant. He said it was what inspired him to go into the business. Kewpee’s sold square hamburgers and thick malt shakes, much like the famous restaurant that Thomas eventually founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969.

Kewpee has used some creative advertising slogans over the years, the present one is: Hamburg pickle on top, makes your heart go flippity-flop! Earlier slogans include: “Mity Nice Hamburger,” “Your Granpappy ate here,” and “We cater to all the folks.”

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

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

emergency animal hospital and The Pet Poison Hotline handy. If you think your pet has ingested a toxic substance, seek assistance immediately!

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

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The Distanceby Helon Giltrow

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

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Curtis T’s Double-Top-Secret Rattlesnake wings

If you love tasty chicken wings with a little “zing” – here’s a recipe that will make you the hit of your next tailgate bash. Here’s what you’ll need:20 chicken wings1 envelope of Hidden Valley Ranch Original Salad Dressing Mix1 cup milk / 1 cup mayo1/3 cup butter / ¼ cup Tabasco sauce / 3 tablespoons vinegarSeasonings: seasoned salt / paprika / cayenne pepper / pepper / garlic salt2 flat baking pans (covered with alumi-num foil)

Directions:1. Mix the (Hidden Valley Ranch mix) in a bowl with 1 cup milk – 1 cup mayo2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour to thicken3. Remove the wing tip, cut the wings into wings & drumettes, – (which are mini-drum sticks) – rinse4. On a sheet of aluminum foil – place all of the wings & drumettes together and season – sprinkle generously with seasoned salt – then sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper and regular pepper – then sprinkle lightly with garlic salt5. When the ranch mix is ready to take out of the refrigerator – take out and stir with fork so the mixture becomes consistent6. Take a small mixing bowl and add 3 tablespoons vinegar and ¼ cup tobacco sauce – then melt 1/3 cup of butter and add to bowl – stir

7. Dredge each wing in the ranch mix – then dip the wing in the Tabasco sauce mixture and place on a baking pan cov-ered with foil. I put all of the wings on one baking pan and all of the drumettes on the other baking pan.8. Pour any leftover ranch mixture and sauce on the wings9. Sprinkle paprika on the wings & dru-mettes for coloring10. Heat oven to 350-degrees – then place the wings on your lower rack and the drummettes on the upper rack – bake for 20 minutes11. When 20 minutes are up – take the wings from the lower rack out and turn over – sprinkle again with paprika and place on the upper rack.12. Then take the drumettes out from the upper rack and turn over – sprinkle again with paprika and place on the lower rack – bake for 20 additional minutes13. The wings, now on the upper rack, will usually get done first – wait until they are a “pleasing brown” and remove the wings from the upper rack first – keep the drummettes on the lower rack for a bit longer until they are done14. With some tongs – remove the wings from the baking pan and put on a serving dish15. NEXT COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT “DOUBLE TOP SECRET” THAT MAKES THESE WINGS SO SPECIAL: take the empty baking pan and pour the sauce on the pan into a small cup or bowl – the sauce

will be a bright orange color16. Take a spoon and spoon the orange sauce over the wings on the serving dish17. Then take the drummettes out of the oven (when done) and repeat the above process.

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Vintage Must-Have Vintage Accessories for Anyone’s Closet

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

BIRDCAGE HATS A birdcage hat is a hat that has an open-weave veil in the front for pulling down over the face. They originated in the 1940’s but be-came increasingly popular during the Swinging 1960s. Over time, ladies such as Jackie Kennedy and

Coco Chanel wore birdcage hats. Birdcage hats come in a slew of varieties and styles, different textiles and a multitude of colors or patterns. They are quite trendy right now for a slew of vintage-themed soirees or weddings. These types of hats will forever go down in his-tory as one of the most feminine and romantic hats ever made. Add-ing one to your closet or cedar chest will

bring delight in the years to come as they tend to repeat in trend about every 20 years or so.

VINTAGE GLOVES Another popular vintage acces-sory that gets requested in my profession all the time are vintage gloves. While wearing gloves for every day passed a long time ago in trends, there is certainly a younger generation swarming in and looking for authentic vintage

gloves to add to their collec-tions. Vintage gloves may be cot-ton, lace or hand-crochet, leather, fur-lined or fur-trimmed - there is a major variety out there. Gloves were always a staple to the moth-ers and grandmothers of yester-year - make sure to check out their accessory collections also as they may have a pair or two float-ing around somewhere to hand down to you.

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

grand-daughter, niece, or friend may really enjoy this item to be later handed down to them. Vin-tage collars are in huge varieties - gemstones and metals, lace and hand crocheted, sequined and drop-beaded – there are plenty to choose from.

Many of the accessories men-tioned in this article can be found in local thrift shops, consignment shops, or by shopping on vintage-fashion friendly websites such as Etsy or Ruby Lane. By adding these vintage accessories to your collection, you’ll be sure to fetch a million compliments by pulling out these older lovelies for a day of fun in fashion or for an eye-catching appearance.

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

Ellen: The renaissance faire is bus-tling, people in period dress pass by in raucous processions as my friends and I wait in line to pur-chase roasted turkey legs. I haven’t been to a ren-fest since I was a teenager, so when this opportunity arose I mustered a mixed band of friends and family.

Turkey legs in our fists along with wads of napkins, we head back to the vendors who line the paths to and from the performance stages. Jewelry, clothing, leather, flower crowns, and pottery are everywhere. Two of my friends, both early thirty-somethings who normally prefer futuristic video games, disappear around a corner to the right. I follow. “What did you find?”

“Look--homemade soap!” Both have already picked up baskets to begin shopping. “It’s organic, and there must be fifty different scents.”

Bemused, I try to exchange a look with my mother but she is already chatting with the man running the stall.

Jane: At last—a superhero in all this medieval drama. My hands feel sticky/greasy from the turkey leg so this soap maker fellow is more appealing than he normally would be. Portable toilets are plentiful, but it’s difficult to get grease off with hand sanitizer alone. I buy five bars made from the milk of a goat named Clarissa.

This renaissance faire reminds me of the Allegan County Fair I attend every year. The people are dressed somewhat differently, but the same delighted children skip from booth to booth, the young men are trying valiantly to win prizes for their girlfriends by shooting arrows at straw bales, the grandmothers are looking over-heated, and the grandfathers are overfed. The medieval style build-ings put me in a time warp, but so does the 1800’s historical village in Allegan. Today there is no grandstand for watching sulky racers, but they

do have a field where mounted knights joust to the cheers of corseted damsels. Kid Rock hasn’t arrived in a limousine, but the wandering minstrels prevent the pathways from ever being quiet. The jugglers are better here, but the farm animals in Allegan beat out most zoos. The beer is the same at both events, as is this wonderful soap.

And turkey legs beat corn dogs hands down.

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Wild Ginger also has a large selection of delicious Japanese and Chinese specialties, including high quality sushi. Their dishes are fresh, made to order, homemade authentic gourmet Asian cuisine. Dinners offer larger full portions, while Lunches are smaller por-tions, and include an appetizer and soup.

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own manufacturing facility called New Moon Noodle Company, located in Battle Creek. The manufacturing facility supplies, noodles, meats, dry goods and other Japanese food items to many of the local Asian restau-rants.

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Halloween in Kalamazoo is a special time of year. Planning and making Halloween costumes often goes on for weeks when children are young. Autumn leaves crunch on sidewalks. Strings of mini jack o’ lanterns illuminate walkways up to houses. Front doorsteps are often crowded with carved pumpkins. Bowls of candy await.

If you are the parent of a food allergic child, Halloween can be an especially scary time. My youngest son was diagnosed with egg, peanut, soy, fish and milk allergies at one year old. Halloween parties and trick or treating was difficult. Candy was loaded with milk chocolate and nuts. Egg albumin was an especially sneaky offender; tucked away in taffy and marshmallow cream to produce a smooth consistency, egg albumin set off immediate vomiting. I knew that my little warrior child’s endless sets of armored Halloween costumes could not protect him from exposure: that was my job to manage.

The strategies I used with my son are now a routine part of my repertoire in my work as a child therapist with food allergic children and their parents. Most children who come to see me for

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

We focus on making holiday situations safe and protected, while allowing the child to function at his or her highest level of independence. This is a difficult dance. I recommend the following:

1. Understand the exact nature of your child’s food allergies and allergic response. Working with an allergist is critical for diagnosis and management. Retesting at multiple points later on to see if the allergy is on its way to being out grown is a very important part of the process.

2. Prepare for the worst allergic reaction and know what to do; for many families this involves carrying and being comfortable with using an Epipen, as well as not hesitating to use emergency room services if an exposure occurs.

3. Train and educate your child’s caretakers, teachers and the parents of his or her close friends.

4. On Halloween, volunteer for your child’s classroom parties. Join (or lead!) the food committee in having party snacks available which are safe for your child, and other children in the class who also might have food allergies.

5. In your home, purchase candy or other edibles that are safe for your child to eat.

6. Consider passing out nonfood items that are safe for all children: stickers, bouncy balls, stretchy snakes and alligators, plastic spiders.

7. Sort through your child’s candy bag and eliminate anything you know is an offender OR are at all unsure of. No label. No candy. This may be the safest approach for many families.

8. As your child gets older, see if he or she can begin to identify what is safe. Often children are surprisingly good at this. Ask your child why she made the choice she did; you will be checking up

on her developing self care skills. As your child learns to read, she or he will become an expert at reading food labels.

9. Make a candy exchange. For every offender your child has to eliminate, give her a safe substitute from your own carefully selected candy supply.

10. If your child has an allergy free sibling, invite the kids to share and help each other. My oldest son delighted in receiving his younger brother’s Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. In turn, my eldest then donated all of his fruit flavored Smarties and licorice to his brother’s pumpkin bucket.

11. Finally, as a parent, learn to manage your own anxiety. This can be especially difficult if you were the parent scooping your child off to an emergency room for a sudden anaphylactic episode that launched your journey into the food allergy world. Understand the effects of secondary trauma and allow yourself some time with a therapist or other understanding professional to process your reactions. Remember, your food allergic child may not even remember the initial experience, which often occurs as an infant or toddler. What your child will remember is your ongoing anxiety and fright. A calm, matter of fact approach will greatly support your child in lowering her levels of anxiety.

12. Remember that you and your child are not alone. Food allergies in children are on the rise in developed countries.

National websites with the latest research, recipes, and tips for management abound. (See www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/Take the Tricks out of Halloween).

Have fun with your little one! Halloween years pass quickly. As my food allergic son heads off to Kalamazoo College this fall, he has outgrown all of his food allergies but eggs and peanuts. He, K College’s Director of Food Services and the health center, have formed a team to handle his allergies, which are now commonplace for many college students. The food labeling, handling, and purchasing of myriad food alternatives was impressive, as was the friendly willingness of the food service staff to answer my son’s day to day questions. Dairy, wheat, egg, nut and other identifiers are now part of the cafeteria system for all students. My little Halloween warrior has developed into a smart, independent emerging adult who successfully wields his own sword.

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Deep Pressure vs. Deep Tissue

Which is right for you?relaxation There is general confusion about Deep Pressure vs. Deep Tissue massage. Many individuals seek-ing massage to alleviate pain automatically assume they need the maximum amount of pressure to get the job done. It is also as-sumed Deep Tissue work will be a very painful experience. This, how-ever, is not necessarily the case. Let’s begin by defining the two very different types of massage. Deep Pressure is just that: any type of massage that is performed with more, or deeper, pressure. For example, you could get a Swed-ish massage (primarily used to relax) and ask that a heavier hand be used to take it from ‘light’ to ‘medium’ to ‘firm’ pressure. Deep pressure massage is also sustained throughout the entire massage session.

Deep Tissue massage, on the other hand, is normally only used on specific areas. A Deep Tis-sue massage is slow and through; working through the muscle tissues layer by layer. Giving

increased attention to ‘knots’ and trigger points along the way, the therapist can release the deepest layers of muscle tissue and address the underlying problem that is causing pain.

So that means Deep Tissue massage is painful, right? The answer is: it shouldn’t be. Don’t

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

No matter which type of mas-sage you choose, make sure you talk with your massage therapist about the goals you have for the massage. If you are both on the same page your massage will give you the results you desire. Enjoy!

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Before you chomp on another chia seed, swallow another ounce of tart cherry juice, or jump on the latest fad diet craze consider this: good nutrition isn’t about one single ‘miracle’ food or one pattern of eating, it’s about finding what’s right for you. No one diet is right for everyone. Whether you’re try-ing to reduce your cholesterol, eat vegetarian, or train for a mara-thon, three key principles should apply to all diets: VARIETY, MODERATION and BAL-ANCE.

Variety - Eat a wide variety of foods from all of the food groups. And eat a wide variety of foods from within each food group. This increases the odds that you’ll get the nutrients your body needs while not over-doing it on any one nutrient.

Moderation - All foods can be included in a healthful diet. Making wise decisions about how much and how frequently

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

The result of Variety + Modera-tion = Balance. Food Groups

GrainsChoose higher fiber/whole grain foods – cereals, brown rice, bul-gur, quinoa, popcorn, etc.Include dried beans, peas, and lentils several times a week.Use whole grain flours in cooking and baking.

VegetablesChoose fresh or frozen veggies without added sauces, fats, or salt.The more colorful your choices, the better (dark green, orange, red, purple, yellow)

FruitsChoose whole fruits more often than juice.Choose un-sweetened fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruit and 100% juices.Think color!

Dairy/dairy substitutesChoose fat-free or low-fat dairy or dairy alterna-tives.Make sure al-ternatives have been fortified

with calcium and Vitamin D.

Meat/ meat substitutesChoose fish/seafood 2-3 times per week.

Enjoy meatless meals – replace with tofu, beans, veggie burgers, or eggs.

Remove skin from poultry and trim all visible fat from meat.Select lean cuts of beef and pork.

OilsChoose olive, canola, nut, and flax oils.Eat nuts and seeds in small amounts.Choose tub margarine and look for trans fat-free on the label

If the diet you’re currently fol-lowing doesn’t adhere to these three key principles, if you’re confused with all you read and hear, or if you’re just unsure about where to start, consider contacting the YMCA’s Registered Dietitian to help you develop and imple-ment a diet that’s right for you. [email protected]. Nu-tritional consultations are avail-able for both members and non-members.

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The Arc community advocates

The Arc Community Advocates was started in 1953 by a small group of parents who had children with disabilities. These parents did not want their children institutionalized; and instead wanted them to be part of the community.

The Arc Community Advocates works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to speak up – to voice their wants and needs whether for work, school, housing, or any other area of life. They speak with their clients, area support agencies, and governmental organizations to ensure seamless access to services and that each individual is able to live a life that is fully included in the community. Finally, the staff and volunteers of The Arc Community Advocates speak out at the local, state and national level to push for change in

legislation, provide training, and change systems to remove the barriers currently faced by the individuals they serve.

The Arc Mission: We exist as an advocacy organization to make it possible for each person with a developmental disability to participate fully in all aspects of community and to support the effort of each individual to determine his/her own future.

The greatest need for their clients is in the area of Individual and Family Advocacy. Community Advocates helps several hundred individuals and families each year to overcome barriers to living the life they want to live. Common areas for advocacy include education, employment, living support, and accessing services.

They also provide assurance to families that someone will be

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

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

at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Kalamazoo. Enjoy an evening of hors d’ oeuvres, entertainment (Beyond Sight), open bar and silent auction (featuring traditional auction items and 25 unique pieces of art made by individuals with disabilities!)

To buy tickets for Arctoberfest or for more information on The Arc Community Advocates, visit their website at communityadvocates.org, or call (269) 342-9801. Located at 3901 Emerald Dr., Suite B, Kalamazoo. By Jackie Merriam

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A friend of mine, who also enjoys biking, mentioned to me at the beginning of the summer how much he and his wife enjoyed the Merrell mountain bike trail. Since then, I couldn’t wait to head up to Rockford and give it a try. I finally got the chance to ride the trail over the Labor Day weekend, and I now understand why my friend not only enjoyed the trail, but also highly recommended it.

The trail is fairly new, the first 5-mile segment of the bike trail, sponsored by Merrell Footwear Company, was opened to the public in the fall of 2012. The trail has since been expanded to its present 8.1 miles. Trail riders can customize their ride by taking advantage of the trail cutoff options and ride the distance they desire.

The Merrell Trail is West Michigan’s only true flow trail, built especially for mountain bikes. Designed by Alex Stewart of Spectrum Trail Building, and built by his crew and over

4,000 volunteer hours by the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance. The trail is not for the faint-hearted. It is for intermediate and experienced riders as it has a number of fast descents, tabletop jumps, roots, rocks and elevated bridges and structures. All trail segments are designated intermediate with the exception of Sawtooth, which is an advanced section of trail that I decided to save for my next visit.

The mountain bike trail is part of a larger park system that will eventually include ball diamonds, an archery center, soccer fields and a BMX park.

This trail system is open to biking, snowshoeing and hiking all year long, including night riding. The trail is closed to hunting and to all user groups when wet (within 24 hours of receiving .75” + of rain,) or during the spring thaw.

Not only was the trail well worth the 75-minute trip, the quaint

town of Rockford was an added bonus. With many restaurants, shops and a beautiful river walk. The town is definitely worthy of a future day trip feature of its own.

The Merrell Trail is conveniently located 8 miles North of downtown Grand Rapids, just off 131 at the Rockford exit, (10-mile road.) Head east to the 2nd traffic light, turn right at Macatawa Bank, (which is directly across

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Oct. 8 - National Children’s DayNational Children’s Day is a day to celebrate our apprecia-tion for children and to be reminded how precious they are.

Oct. 16 - National Boss DayNational Boss Day is an observance day to show apprecia-

tion to a boss, manager, and supervisor. Many times we do not realize the challenges of being the boss, which is

why Patricia Bays Haroski, in 1958, decided to register the holiday and designate October 16 in honor of her father’s

birthday.This is a great day to treat your boss to a special lunch, a gift basket, flowers, or just give them a note of “thanks”.

National Boss’s Day was proclamated in 1962.

Oct. 18 - Sweetest DayWhile it sounds like a day to be with your Sweetie, Sweet-est Day is actually a day to make others feel special. Take

the time to acknowledge those who have been kind or helpful to you or those family or friends who make your

life special. It is best celebrated by doing something special to make others happy. Give a gift or flowers to those in

need who are sick, aged or orphaned, to your friends, rela-tives and those who have touched your life.

Sweetest Day is said to have been started in the 1920’s by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee. He wanted to make people

who were orphaned and under-privileged happy and thought that there should be an occasion to make them

feel special by giving them candy and gifts. There are other reports that say the day was created by a group of candy

makers.Regardless of it’s origins, the idea of the day is to take the time to show love to people in need or those who are spe-cial to us who we wouldn’t normally give special attention

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Oct 4, 2014 – Jan 19, 2015 The KVM and Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society are working together to continue the community conversation about race, equity, and social justice in this exhibit based on oral histories of contemporary residents of Kalamazoo.

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October 3Art Hop Downtown Kalamazoo5 – 9pm342-5059

October 3Dragon WagonBluegrass, Folk and RockKalamazoo Valley Museum6 – 8 pm373-7990

October 3 – 4Kalamazoo OktoberfestArcadia Festival SiteFree Admission for allattendees wearing lederhosenand dirndl attire. Free forchildren 12 & under too.4 – 10pm349-8463

October 3WMU Women’s Soccer-vs- OhioWMU Soccer Complex4 – 6:30pm387-0973

October 4Bangor Apple FestivalDowntown Bangor8am – 9pm350-3479

October 4First Saturday at Kalamazoo Public LibraryCentral BranchEnjoy stories, activities,guests & door prizes.2 – 3pm553-7800

October 4WMU Men’s Soccer-vs- IUPUI JaguarsWMU Soccer Complex12 – 2:30pm387-0973

October 4 – Jan.19, 2015Voices for Social Justice ExhibitKalamazoo Valley Museum373-7990

October 5Voices for Social JusticeExhibit Opening & Panel Discus-sionKalamazoo Valley MuseumMary Jane Stryker Theater1:30pm (seating is limited)373-7990 October 5WMU Women’s Soccer-vs- Kent StateWMU Soccer Complex1 – 3:30pm387-0973

October 6Journey of the LettersOne WWII soldier’s story of warKalamazoo Public LibraryOshtemo Branch6pm553-7980

October 6Dessert & DiscussionFrom Dust Bowls to Drones: TheNext Big Agricultural RevolutionKellogg Biological Station7:30 – 9:30pm671-2015

October 7, 14ARTbreak: Double Take:Artists Respond to The collectionKalamazoo Institute of ArtsNoon349-7775

October 7Senior ExpoKalamazoo County Expo Center9am – 3pm373-5147

October 7Percy PartyCelebrate Greek MythologyFun, food, prizes, all agesKalamazoo Public LibraryOshtemo Branch6:30pm

October 9 & 10Vandenberg FurnitureAnniversary CelebrationAuthors, food, fashion & More!Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 12-5pm679-4055

October 10Kalamazoo Gals & Guitars On the StreetDowntown Kalamazoo Mall5 – 8:30pm344-0795

October 11Be an Art DetectiveChildren’s ProgramKalamazoo Institute of Arts11:15 am349-7775

October 11Chemistry DayKalamazoo Valley Museum12 – 4pm373-7990

October 12Kalamazoo Record & CDCollectors ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center11am – 4pm(734) 604-2540

October 14Tamales Two WaysDemonstration Kalamazoo Public LibraryEastwood Branch6pm553-7810

October 14S2GamesFor those interested inmobile or video gamingKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral Branch6:30pm553-7800

October 15Book Discussion:Steal Like an ArtistKalamazoo Institute of Arts2pm349-7775

October 17Gazelle Sports Historic WalkWestnedge HillMeet at Crane Park8am342-5996

October 18Crybaby ConcertWith Fontana Chamber ArtsFor Preschool ChildrenKalamazoo Public MuseumEastwood Branch11 – 11:45am553-7810

October 18Fall Expo & Craft ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center9am – [email protected]

October 18Read-a-thonKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral Branch10am – 3pm553-7800

October 18WMU Men’s Soccer-vs- Northern IllinoisWMU Soccer Complex1 – 3:30pm387-0973

October 18 – May 17,2015Kalamazoo for the Union ExhibitCivil War history through the Eyes of people in Kalamazoo County373-7990

October 19More Murders Most FoulExplore the shadier side of Kalamazoo’s pastKalamazoo Valley MuseumMary Jane Stryker Theater1:30pm (seating is limited)

October 21, 28ARTbreak: Gretchen DiebenkornOn the life & art of her father Richard DiebenkornNoon349-7775

October 21Duct Tape PumpkinsKalamazoo Public LibraryEastwood Branch4:30pm553-7810

October 24Book Release Party“Love Will Steer Me True: A Mother and Daughter’s Conversations on Life, Love, and God” by Jane and Ellen KnuthMeet both authors, reading,Q & A and book signingMichigan News Agency5-7pm343-5958 October 24Let’s Talk about ZombiesKalamazoo Valley Museum7pm373-7990

October 25Safe Halloween12 – 4pmKalamazoo Valley Museum373-7990

October 25NitewalkTake a spooky nitewalk(not for young children)Kalamazoo Valley Museum11am – 3pmEvery 30 minutes

October 25Spooky Spaceship AdventureInvestigate a spooky spaceshipKalamazoo Valley MuseumAges 2 & up12:30 – 3:30pmEvery 30 minutes373-7990

October 24WMU Women’s Soccer-vs- Bowling GreenWMU Soccer Complex3 – 5:30pm387-0973

October 25Ghostbusters Movie MarathonKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral BranchTweens & Teens only11am553-7800

October 26WMU Women’s Soccer-vs- Eastern Michigan UniversityWMU Soccer Complex1 – 3:30pm387-0973

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