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Preparing Your Plants for Winter

Last year Southwest Michi-gan experienced a long winter of below normal temperatures and over 100 inches of snowfall. The “experts” are predicting a colder than normal in temperature but a less than normal snowfall for this coming winter. At first glance, I am excited about the notion of leaving the snow shovel hang-ing on the garage wall a little more often, but truth be told, the heavy snowfall last winter actually helped insulate and protect our plants. A harsh winter is often respon-sible for severe damage to land-scape plants. The wind, sun, and cold temperatures can dry out and bleach evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flower buds, and roots. Winter food shortages force rodents and deer to feed on bark, twigs, flower buds, and foliage, injuring and sometimes killing trees and shrubs. Injury is more prevalent and more severe when there is little or no snow cover during the winter or when low temperatures are of prolonged duration.

Sun scald is characterized by elon-gated, sunken, dried, or cracked areas of dead bark, usually on the south or southwest side of a tree. On cold winter days, the sun can heat up bark to the point where cambial activity is stimulated. Young trees, newly planted trees, and thin-barked trees (cherry, crabapple, honey locust, linden, maple, mountain ash, plum) are most susceptible to sun scald.Wrapping the trunk with tree wrap can prevent Sun scald. The wrap will insulate the sun and keep the bark at a more constant temperature. Put the wrap on mid to late November and remove it in early March. Newly planted trees should be wrapped for at least two winters and thin-barked species up to five winters or more.There are several ways to mini-mize winter injury to evergreens. Winter injury can often be pre-vented by constructing a barrier of burlap or similar material on the south, southwest, and windward sides of evergreens (see figure below). If a plant has exhibited in-jury on all sides, surround it with a barrier, but leave the top open to

allow for some air and light pen-etration. If driving stakes into the ground and tying burlap to them is too much for you, there are also a variety of shrub jackets and cov-ers that can be easily slipped over the plant.

Throughout winter the dry air is pulling moisture out of the plant via its foliage and stems. To ensure winter survival one should give the plant a good soaking around Thanksgiving and then spray with an anti-desiccant called Cloud Cover. Cloud Cover helps to seal in the moisture that is in the plant. A second application should be applied during that late January thaw.

Mice, rabbits (rodents), and deer can all cause severe damage to plants in the winter. These animals feed on the tender twigs, bark, and foliage of landscape plants during the winter. They can girdle trees and shrubs and eat shrubs to the ground line. Trees can be protected from rodent damage by placing a cylinder of ¼-inch mesh hardware cloth around the trunk.

The cylinder should extend 2 to 3 inches below the ground line for mice and 18 to 24 inches above the anticipated snow line for rab-bit protection. If you have many trees or shrubs to protect, using screens and wraps may be too expensive and time consuming. In such situations, Repellex 100% natural repellents may be the best solution. Remember that a re-pellent is not a poison; it simply renders plants undesirable through taste or smell.

Although winter injury is a yearly concern when it comes to Michigan winters, appropriate plant selection and planting site, and preventive maintenance will significantly reduce or prevent severe injury or loss of landscape plant life. Plants, with our help, possess a remarkable ability to withstand extremely severe winter conditions. Mark MulhollandWedel’s Plant Doctor

Page 2……………“Love Will Steer Me True” book featurePage 3…………… Preparing Your Plants for WinterPage 4…………… Remember When – Schensul’s Cafeteria & Coffee HousePage 5…………… Pet WellnessPage 6…………… Book ReviewsPage 7…………… Environmental Tips for Disposing of Fall LeavesPage 8…………….Vintage WoolensPage 9…………….Mother/Daughter Adventure SeriesPage 10-11……….. Kalamazoo Holiday ParadePage 12……………EAT: Cinnfully CinnamonsPage 13……………Mindful ParentingPage 14……………Sniff Your Way to RelaxationPage 15……………Health and the HolidaysPage 16……………Non-Profit Spotlight: Kalamazoo Animal RescuePage 17……………Day Trip: ChicagoPage 19……………Calendar of FREE Events


I have always enjoyed the change of seasons, which must be why I continue to live in Michigan. As hard as it is to say goodbye to warm weather, it’s exciting to welcome the changes that the cooler temperatures bring. It’s not only the season that changes, but your lifestyle as well. Once you get your patio furniture put away and the leaves raked, life takes on a more relaxed pace. I find myself enjoy-ing more of the simple pleasures, like reading, baking and watching old classic movies. I love bundling up and heading out for a walk in the brisk fresh air, and pulling out my favorite blankets to snuggle beneath them.

Too bad I can’t bottle this enthusiasm…I may need a reminder come January.

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. . . Did we teach our children to love God in order to keep them close to Him? If that’s the case, then it shouldn’t matter where they travel in the world.

—Jane Knuth

“CALL YOUR MOTHER!” is the time-tested cliché that warmly pokes fun at the heart of an issue between parents and their grown children. Call your

mother, because she wants to know what you’re up to, is interested in your life, and in her the most maternally instinctual way, she is worried about you.

When Ellen Knuth, a recent college graduate, decided to take a teaching job that sent her to a remote part of Japan, her mother Jane first felt the palpitations of worry. The closest Christian church was two hours by bullet train, and Jane couldn’t be sure what kind of spiritual support her daughter would have available. Ellen, about to embark on a momentous experience, was more concerned about navigating cultural differences and handling her first classroom than the Mass schedule of far-flung churches.

Delightfully conversational and inviting, Love Will Steer Me True shows how a mother and daughter weave their own perspectives on faith, family, and their place in the world. Somehow, they must find a path that allows Jane to let go of her spiritual expectations for Ellen, and Ellen to let God find her wherever she is.

JANE KNUTH has been volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the last 19 years. In 2011, Jane’s first book, Thrift Store Saints, was awarded first place from the Catholic Press Association for Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith and she writes a monthly column for The Good News, the newspaper of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. She and her husband, Dean, live in Portage, Michigan and have two daughters, Ellen and Martha.

ELLEN KNUTH recently returned to the USA after 5 years in Japan. Having already been an English teacher, a singer in a rock band, a dairy princess, an MC, and a newspaper columnist, Ellen now works as a university relations manager for a study and intern abroad company. Settled (for now) in Clinton Township, MI, she travels extensively, writes occasionally, and sings constantly. This is Ellen’s first book.

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I have been so fortunate to have Jane and Ellen Knuth as feature writers in the Good News Paper each month, with their column titled “In search of our super-powers: A mother and daughter adventure series. The column provides an entertaining look at a mother and daughter’s different, often generational, perspectives on shared experiences.

Jane and Ellen have just recently published their first book together, “ Love Will Steer Me True: A Mother and Daughter’s Conver-sations on Life, Love and God.” The book was inspired when Ellen Knuth, a recent college

graduate, decided to take a teach-ing position in rural Japan. Her mother, Jane, is concerned among other things, about her daughter’s spirituality in a country where the closest Christian Church is a three-hour drive, or two hours by bullet train.

Because of the 13 hour time difference between Japan and the United States, Jane and El-len’s communication is limited to Skype and prayer, yet they dis-cover their parallel spiritual paths despite half a world separating them.

This is a book about a mother and daughter grow-ing together and learning the same les-sons in two different places in their lives. Readers are able to laugh, learn, and wonder along with them as they tackle their new realities.

In our global econ-omy, more and more young people find themselves in similar situations, moving across country, or even out of country, in their search for work. As they face challenges in their new environ-ment, their families back home struggle to connect with off-spring living a life they can’t even visualize. This book shows how one mother/daughter pair bridged the ocean between them, and provides encourage-ment for others to do the same.

Purchase a copy of “Love Will Steer Me True: A Mother and Daughter’s Conversations on Life, Love and God” at most local bookstores and national chains, including Amazon. It can also be

ordered directly from the pub-lisher Loyola Press, at www.loyolapress.com. By Jackie Merriam

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Remember Whenschensul’s Cafeteria

and Coffee house If you grew up in the

Kalamazoo area you probably have fond memories of the great fried chicken and mashed potatoes at Schensul’s Cafeteria and Coffee house.

Schensul’s opened in 1942 as an elegant cafeteria, seating 450 guests. It was located on South Burdick Street near Lovell, in the building that now houses The Epic Center and Morrison Jewelers. Schensul’s later added locations at the West Main Mall and on Sprinkle Road just south of I-94.

Schensul’s was known for their delicious comfort food, drawing loyal customers from all over Southwest Michigan. Their large dining rooms had fun names like The Pine Room and The Cypress Room. Customers enjoyed the organ music and one local vanishedkalamazoo.com reader fondly recalls playing music at the

West Main Mall location.

Schensul’s Cafeteria’s advertising slogan said it best “Kalamazoo’s Pride, Michigan’s Finest, One of the Nation’s Best.”

Sadly all locations were closed by 1975.

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Q: Can eating Gluten

Free be easy and afford-

able? A: Celiac Disease, an

autoimmune condition

triggered by the intake

of gluten in genetically

predisposed individuals is

estimated to affect 1% of the population,

with many more people finding some

sensitivity to gluten. The main concern

when beginning a gluten free lifestyle is

convenience and expense. At the NHC,

we carry a wide variety of gluten free

products throughout the store and label

them to make your shopping experience

easier. Our monthly cooking classes

offer great meal ideas and tips to make

a gluten free lifestyle easy. Be sure to

check out our monthly sales, eating glu-

ten free doesn’t have to hurt your pock-

etbook. Many of us follow a gluten free

lifestyle and are here to help you. Our

goal is to help you feel better!

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Q: I feel a stabbing

pain in my heel

when I get out of

bed, what could be

causing this?

A: This is a common

issue when standing up

on a flat surface and could indicate

concern of Plantar Fasciitis, which is

a painful inflammatory process of the

plantar fascia, the connective tissue or

ligament on the sole of the foot. This

injury is often caused by overuse of

the Plantar Fascia and may increase

by overuse, weight gain or increased

age.

Proper fitting shoes and having the

right support for both feet will aid in

the recovery of this common painful

condition.


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luptatem corum face-

peribea as expliam fuga.

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4610 W Main St, Kalamazoo

(269) 342-9459

www.naturalhealthfoodcenter.com

Lumber Yard

300 East Main Kalamazoo

320-8989

www.lumberyard.com

Lumber Yard


320-8989

www.lumberyard.com

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The Shoe Smith

6210 S Westnedge Ave, Portage

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www.theshoesmith.biz

Lumber Yard


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www.lumberyard.com

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Steven Smith

C.Ped.,MC.


Giving affection to a dog or cat and loving them is easy. Providing the well-rounded care they need to ensure a long and healthy life can be a bit more challenging. Here are some tips for keeping your furry friends in the best shape—inside and out, and nose to happy tail. 1. Annual Wellness Exam – pets should see a veterinarian at least once a year for a physical exam. Senior cats and dogs many may need more frequent visits to check on their overall well-being and health. 2. Immunizations – animals need vaccinations to ensure protection against diseases such as rabies, distemper, parvovirus, feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia. Other risks may exist based on where you live and where your pet roams so consult with your vet to determine the best vaccination regime.

3. Lumps and Bumps – when brushing or petting your cat or dog check for lumps and bumps. Some cancers start this way so monitor any growths you find and have them checked by your vet.

4. Dental Care – If left unchecked, dental disease can lead to other health issues. Your pet’s teeth and oral health should be checked annually; and it’s worth taking steps to prevent tarter build up and gingivitis by brushing their

teeth frequently.5. Diet and Nutrition –

your dog or cat’s wellness is impacted by the food, treats and supplements they eat; and not all pet food is created equal. Read food labels to avoid fillers, preservatives and artificial ingredients when possible. 6. Weight Management – according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 57.6% of adult dogs and 52.6% of cats are overweight or obese. Excess weight can decrease a pet’s life expectancy and put them at risk for high blood pressure, heart and respiratory disease, cancer and other problems. Work with your veterinarian on preventative

measures or to help your pet lose excess weight.

7. Spay/Neuter – having your cat or dog surgically altered can lower their risk of reproductive cancers and illnesses. Sterilization also helps to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of animals euthanized in shelters.

8. Daily Exercise – is good for your furry pals to keep them both mentally and physically fit. Regular activity helps to maintain a healthy weight as well as to burn off excess weight and improve your dog or cat’s quality of life.

9. Parasite Protection – animals need protection from external parasites like fleas and ticks as well as from internal

parasites like heartworms and giardia. Check with your vet about treatment and prevention measures that will work best for you and your furry friend.

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Maliceby Keigo Higashino “Detective Kaga is investigating the murder of best-selling author Kunihiko Hidaka. Hidaka’s wife and best friend both have rock-solid alibis, but Kaga discovers that the friendship might not have been what it seemed. A classic cat-and-mouse game with twists that keep the pages turning.”

Vicki Nesting, St. Charles Parish Library, Destrehan, LA

Reunionby Hannah Pittard

“When Kate learns that her estranged father has committed suicide, she and her siblings travel to Atlanta to bury him and work out years of resentment. Life seems overwhelming to Kate as she battles with infidelity, divorce, and a massive debt. It’s only when she takes a good look at herself that she begins to heal the rift in her family. Unfolding like a saga, this short book packs a punch.”

Elizabeth Kanouse, Denville Public Library, Denville, NJ

A Sudden Lightby Garth Stein

“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

Some Luckby Jane Smiley

“Smiley’s latest is a love song to American farms and the people who keep them. This glorious and heartfelt novel chronicles the lives of an Iowan farm family over 30 years, beginning in 1920. Family members are born, grow, change, and die. Readers follow their triumphs and crushing losses and, along the way, learn about the evolution of farming and society in the United States. Definitely one of the best novels of 2014.”

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Vintage Style What’s hot for the cold season

With shorter days, darker nights, and colder temperatures creep-ing in this month the rush is on for those looking to update their closets for the cold season. It is the time of year when you pull out proper layering pieces, dust off your boots, and drag out acces-sories like hats, scarves, and gloves to keep the cold out. Remember what happen last winter? Yep. Snow on the streets that rose halfway up the mailboxes until mid-March and temperatures colder than Alaska. With weather like that, we Michiganders cannot survive the season without warm frocks. Some of the warmest tex-tiles ever made were used in fall and winter vintage clothing. So, look no further than these three basic vintage pieces that will help you stay extra warm all winter long.

SWEATERS: What’s hot in vintage trends right now are big, bulky, and oversized sweaters. Wool sweat-ers and polyesters that come off of the shoulder and easily cover your hips. Patterns and prints that are outrageously bold and bright. If you remember Bill Cosby on the Cosby show – you will know exactly what I’m talking about. Yes, a mix of the 1980’s is back with vengeance and these types of sweaters pair perfectly with layer-ing tees and over tights with boots – another fashion trend that’s stuck around for the moment. Don’t like the big, bulky look? Look instead for button down wool or angora cardigans. These sweaters are completely classy and will never go out of style. Some famous mid-century labels that you may want to explore would be Dalton or Butte Knit – these two companies used wonderful heavy

boiled wool and Santana knits for winter wear and those fabrics are wonderfully warm.

PEACOATS: Peacoats have been around since the 1920’s and were made popular by the sailors in the United States Navy. Women gravitated not only to the looks of the blushing boys but couldn’t seem to get enough of their style of coat. Savvy fashion designers picked up on it too and soon peacoats were produced to perfection with heavy satin linings and the best wools on the planet. They are sure to keep you warm up until and even after the snow begins to fly.

SWINGCOATS: “Swingcoats” as they were called since the 80’s or “Swagger” coats as they were properly named in

the 1930’s are A-line or pyramid-shaped wool coats with beautiful and often patterned or jeweled big buttons down the front and once in a while two large pockets. They may come in solid colors or popular winter patterns such as herringbone or houndstooth and may be complete with a fur collar.

These types of vintage sweaters and coats come back into trend over and over throughout fashion history and you would never have remorse by adding one to your closet. The older the frock, the better the fabrics, and by adding a little vintage to your cold season wardrobe you will be sure to stay warm for years to come.

Mrs. Janice Glasser is an expert in Vintage clothing and styling. Follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheVintageStylist. For 15 years she has partnered with her mother in operating The Clothing Connection Consignment Boutique in Kalamazoo

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Jane: Ellen is a great traveling companion. For three hours we have been driving on straight flat pavement through corn and soybean fields, and my patient daughter hasn’t dropped a single hint of thirst, hunger, or boredom. “How about we stop for lunch at the next exit?” I ask. “It’s time,” she agrees. “Anything but Mexican.” I glance her way in surprise. “You used to love Mexican food.” “Yeah, but Michael really loves Mexican food and we eat it at least twice a week. But honestly—

you choose: burgers, salads, pizza, whatever you want.” I shrug. “Okay. A sub sandwich sounds tasty. They make them gluten free, too.” She sits up straight. “No, please, I can’t eat another sub. They always put too much meat on them. Sor-ry about that, but no Mexican and no subs. Anything else though.” “Okay.” I guide the car down the exit ramp and a helpful blue sign pops into view showing us which direction to turn for the restau-rants. Ellen: “Look-- A&W.” I point at the logo among the options. “I haven’t had hot dogs in awhile.” “Gluten in the buns.” My mom shakes her head. “I’d rather not.” “I just want…celery or some-thing,” I mumble, defeated by too many choices. We fall silent, wondering what to do as we drive down the road surrounded on both sides by restaurants that beg to feed us. We don’t even have to look at their menus to know what they sell. But, it’s not what we

want. A slightly less shiny sign catches my eye. “Coldwater Family Din-er?” I ask. “Perfect!” my mom agrees. “Maybe even celery!” I am somehow relieved by the idea of an unknown menu. The decision is made. Jane: The hostess seats us in a comfy booth and brings us hot tea and super power size menus. Without hesitating Ellen chooses the soup of the day.

The chicken salad comes with seasonal fruit, so that decides it for me. Our waitress sets before me a plate of strawberries, melon, pineapple, grapes, and peaches. It looks like a party. Ellen sips the chicken noodle soup and smiles. “I’m going to have cherry pie for dessert. Super power diners are wonderful!”

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Just hearing the words Cinnfully Cinnamons gets your salivary glands attention. Wait until you see the specialty treats that Katherine Steward, baker, caterer and founder of Cin-nfully Cinnamons has to offer. From sweet potato pies to cob-blers, sweet breads, cookies and more.

Her delicious treats are also guilt-free they are a healthy alter-native to sweets and dessert. Her pastries are all made from scratch with all natural ingredients and no preservatives. They are low in sodium and sugars, have no Trans fat or MSG, are made with soy and vegetable based fats & oils and only lactose free milk is used.

An example of her culinary cre-ativity is the Hawaiian Sweet Po-tato & Date Cookie Cake, which also includes mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple in their natural juices.

Katherine comes from a fam-ily of bakers and chef ’s, so she never thought too much about her baking talent. While working as a legal secretary for thirty-nine years, she often brought in her cinnamon rolls and other creations for her co-workers, and quickly became the person relied on for the food for company meet-ings and gatherings. When she was working at the Los Angeles County Council Sherriff ’s De-partment, an attorney told her

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Katherine raised her family in this area, and many of her family members reside here. Her desire to be close to her family brought

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Thanksgiving, when we focus on the value of Gratitude. As parents we often struggle with teaching our children to be grateful for what they have and what they are given. Too frequently we experience whining or tantrums from jealousy, perceived unfairness, and a sense of entitlement instead of a heartfelt, “Thanks, Mom.” Modeling gratefulness with each other, parents can focus a child’s attitude. By thanking each other and the children every day for basic kindnesses and attentions to their needs, parents instill the practice of always expressing gratitude. But what about expanding children’s values from gratitude for what is given, to an understanding of what it takes to acquire those things?

Another opportunity for teaching gratitude is with money. In order to feel grateful for what they have, children also need to understand the concept of value and cost. Some families grapple with whether to just give children an allowance (does this foster a sense of entitlement?), whether money is earned by chores or work performed (does this create an attitude of ‘I am what I do?), or whether the family adopts a combination approach that encourages belonging and the value of things. There are several good programs to consider in deciding what is best for your family.

Smart Money Smart Kids* (Rachel Cruze and David Ramsey) provides a process in which children and parents establish

work agreements in order to share the household abundance as well as to teach gratitude, value, and money management.

Parenting with Love and Logic,* Jim Fay and Foster Cline, MD suggest the concept of “practice money,” giving money for the purpose of ‘practicing’ real

life consequences of money management.

In both of these programs, and in others, there are some core ideas that you can employ to teach money-smarts and value to kids, even the very young.

1. Money smart kids have a budget – a plan for their earnings.

Show them how you decide where the family spends money by sharing the family budget. Even little ones can learn basic budgeting. Use three piggy banks: label one SAVE (usually 1/2 of what they receive), one GIVE (usually 10%), and one SPEND. A clear bank gives them a visual of growing funds!

2. Have them help with the family shopping. Consider the grocery store or farmer’s market. Give your children a product to buy, a location to find it, and a certain amount of money. See what they accomplish with your funds. They will learn value shopping in the freedom you’ve

given them along with the sense of satisfaction that comes with it. With the little ones, begin by having them go with you or an older sibling.

3. In order to learn to spend wisely, children need to have the freedom to spend. But if they want something and do not have quite enough to cover the cost, resist the urge to bail them out! Delayed gratification and not going into debt is a hard, important lesson. You as a parent can model that lesson, feel sad for them that they want something so badly but don’t have the money just yet, and allow them the full experience of the consequences of their choices.

4. Be creative in allowing children extra opportunities to earn money, like an extra chore list, suggested fee-for-service projects, etc. Teach them to use

their skills and ideas to generate desired abundance, and you will be launching a new generation of small businesses and young entrepreneurs.

With a little creative parenting, young children can begin to see that things they desire have a price, that value is different from cost, and you will find that Gratitude can be taught and fostered.

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Which is right for you?relaxationAromatherapy seems

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A smell can bring on a flood of memories, influence people’s moods and even affect their work performance. Because the olfactory bulb is part of the brain’s limbic system, an area so closely associated with memory and feeling it’s sometimes called the “emotional brain,” smell can call up memories and powerful responses almost instantaneously.

When you smell something for the first time, you link it to an event, person, thing or moment. Your brain forges a strong link between

the smell and a memory—associating the smell of pumpkin pie with Thanksgiving or lilies

with Great Grandma. When you encounter that smell again, the link elicits the memory or mood you initially associated with that scent.

So how do you use scents to create a sense of relaxation in yourself? Essential oils and fragrances have inherent properties that lend themselves well to relaxation- lav-ender, chamomile, ylang-ylang. Begin by figuring out which scents you are attracted to. You can sim-ply go to your local health food

store and smell the scents they have available, or find a ‘smells café’ where you are allowed to sample many more fragrances. Next month, we’ll look at the properties of more commonly used relaxing scents and discuss ways to incorporate these scents into your relaxation regiment.

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health and the holidAYS“It’s too cold, it’s snowy, I’m too

busy…” welcome to the season of exercise excuses. Or, as a trained therapist might say, barriers or obstacles to exercise. During the summer, we seem to have more motivation to exercise and stay fit (thanks to limb exposing shorts and tank tops) than colder times of the year. Once sweater weather arrives, we tend to lose some momentum and hibernate indoors. (We need the insulation. Right?!) Not only that, but the holidays tend to consume us and take all of our extra time (so we claim), and being physically active is low on our to-do list. This year, make a pledge to take care of yourself and enjoy the holiday season – keep moving despite your obstacles or barriers.

Here are a few tips on how to stay physically active during the winter months:

• Dance. Just dance…at home, parties, community events, etc. Try taking dance lessons or go to a Zumba class. Use the grandkids’

Wii or Xbox dance-themed games – invite them to join you in a dance-off.

• Walk. And I mean a brisk walk outside, at the mall, or at your local high school indoor track. You have options! Most Ys have an indoor track that the community can use for a daily fee.

• Stand more and use the stairs. Do as much as you can (make phone calls, watch TV, etc.) while standing or pacing. Take every opportunity to use the stairs at home or when shopping.

• Put on some warm clothes, a pair of boots and go outside. Your body will burn a few additional calories trying to regulate body temperature (staying warm). Find an outdoor activity that you enjoy and have some fun in the snow.

• Turn your outdoor bike into an indoor bicycle. Buy an indoor bicycle trainer so you can ride inside. Get your back tire of the floor, adjust your seat and pedal!

• Take advantage of fitness classes that are offered in the community. Many gyms and/or

community centers have group exercise programs available for a small fee. The Y offers classes such as yoga, water aerobics, and Silver Sneakers to the public. Registration is required; but, membership is not.

• On those cold, snowy nights make sure to sneak in some extra exercises at home. Try adding a few squats and lunges while you are watching TV, cooking dinner, or wrapping gifts. Grab a couple cans of green beans and do some bicep curls in the kitchen.

• Use the exercise equipment that you already have at home. Take the laundry off the treadmill, put on your gym shoes and hit the ON or GO button. Find your favorite TV show or movie and walk for 30 minutes.

This winter, toss the excuses aside and explore unique ways to move and burn calories.

Remember, adults need moderate physical activity, 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. (Always check with a healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program.) Give yourself a holiday gift of more energy and eliminate winter weight gain. Start the New Year by feeling healthy and physically fit.

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Kalamazoo Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, federally recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that was founded in 1991 and is funded entirely through donations from the public. KAR is dedicated to providing refuge to homeless, stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Kalamazoo and the surrounding communities.

KAR is the perfect place to find a new, furry family member. We have animals of all breeds, sizes, ages and personalities waiting for a loving forever home. Plus, the majority of KAR cats and dogs stay with foster families: volunteers who generously open their homes to animals in need and provide a caring, nurturing environment to prepare them for adoption. Foster care allows our volunteers to gain an understanding of a cat or dog’s individual needs and personality traits—allowing foster parents to work with adoption counselors to match the pet with a permanent, committed, life-long home.

KAR adoption prices help to offset the costs of rescuing an animal in need while donations cover the rest. All foster dogs and cats are provided with veterinary care and are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. While you may think a “free” pet is a bargain, adoption is significantly less expensive. The average amount you would need to pay for a “free” pet to receive the equivalent care a KAR animal receives would range: $640-$690 for a “free” puppy and $390-$460 for a “free” kitten. The current adoption price for a KAR puppy is $250 (under six months) and $90 (under one year) for a KAR kitten. Our adoption prices are quite reasonable, especially when considering what you get: a healthy new best friend who is going to give you a lifetime of happiness and joy, and be forever grateful to you.

Looking for a fun way to help raise money to benefit KAR animals? Join us for Dinner Auction 2014—our biggest

fundraising event of the year—on Sunday, November 9th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Gull Lake Country Club in Richland. This event grows in popularity with each passing year, attracting new supporters as

well as long-time friends. The evening includes a fantastic dinner, wonderful entertainment, and both a live and silent auction. The proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the 450-500 cats and dogs fortunate to find forever homes through Kalamazoo Animal Rescue. By Katie Drenth

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ChicagoDay Trip

Living in the Kalamazoo area, we are fortunate to be just a few hours away from the excitement of Chicago. Over the years, I have traveled to Chicago for shopping getaways with my girlfriends, family outings, prom dress shopping and to spend Thanksgiving in the city, to name a few. When my son was younger, he would always say on our trips to the big city “I’m going to live here someday,” which he did for four years before moving to New York City last year.

The most recent trip to Chicago was a getaway for my daughter and I. My daughter is the mother of two adorable, busy little boys only fifteen months apart. The goal of this trip was to spend time together, go shopping, eat well and find some time to relax, which we accomplished on all fronts.

Our trip began at 7:30am, hitting the road for Chicago. We broke up the two and a half hour trip by stopping for breakfast at one of our favorite café’s called Luisa’s. There is a Swedish bakery attached with some of the finest

baked goods around! Located in the town of Harbert just off I-94. We also made a quick stop at the Michigan City Outlet Mall Nike store for yoga pants. We were able to purchase two pairs for the price of one. Score!

We arrived in the city around noon and had the whole day ahead of us. Although this could have easily been a day trip, to get the “relax” part of our goal accomplished, it required an overnight stay. Dropping our bags at the Embassy Suites Lakefront, we headed to Michigan Avenue. It’s fun to browse through the many stores you can’t find at home, and enjoy expanded selections at the stores that we do have.

One of our favorite places for pizza is Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta, which we stumbled on many years ago during one of our family trips. We always go to the one on State Street, which isn’t too far from Water Tower Place. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with many pictures of famous sports

figures adorning the walls. On this trip we found out that the Malnati family has had a huge presence in the Chicago Pizza industry. Rudy Malnati, Sr., invented Chicago style deep-dish pizza in 1943, as the original chef at Pizzeria Uno. His sons continued the tradition, by opening Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria and Pizano’s Pizza and Pasta. No wonder I love the pizza at all of these restaurants.

A trip to Chicago wouldn’t

be complete without a piece of cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, we chose the White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Once slice is easily big enough for two. We brought a slice back to enjoy while relaxing in our hotel suite.

Another trip to Chicago goes down in the books…. I can’t wait to go back again and again!

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November 1Christmas BoutiqueArts & Crafts ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center9am – 3pm327-5373

November 1First Saturday at Kalamazoo Public LibraryCentral BranchEnjoy stories, activities,guests & door prizes.2 – 3pm553-7800

November 1Kalamazoo Numismatic ClubAnnual Fall Coin ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center9am – 3pm381-8669

November 2Citizen ScienceKalamazoo Valley Museum1:30 – 2:30pm373-7990

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November 4Intro to GenealogyKalamazoo Public LibraryWashington Square Branch6pm553-7970

November 4Diary of a Wimpy Kid CelebrationKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral Branch4:30pm553-7800

November 62014’ Kalamazoo Community Foundation meetingFeaturing food expert Michael PollanWMU Miller Auditorium7:30 – 9pmRSVP Required381-4416

November 7Art Hop Downtown Kalamazoo& In Park Trades Center5 – 9pm342-5059

November 7Delilah DwWylde And The Lost Boys(Rockabilly, Americana and Honkey Tonk music)Kalamazoo Valley Museum6 – 8pm373-7990

November 7WMU Men’s SoccerVs. West VirginiaWMU Soccer Complex1 – 3:30pm387-0973

November 11Veterans Day ServiceFort Custer National Cemetery11am – 1pm731-4164

November 13Meet the Author: Todd ParrKalamazoo Public LibraryCentral Library7pm553-7800

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November 15Holiday Expo & Craft ShowKalamazoo County Expo Center9am – [email protected]

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November 15International Games DayAt Your LibraryKalamazoo Public Library Central LibraryNoon553-7800

November 15It’s a Small WorldCreate crafts & giftsFrom around the worldKalamazoo Valley Museum12 – 4pm373-7990

November 15Loaves & Fishes Benefit ConcertPresented by K’zoo Folklife Or-ganizationTrinity Lutheran Church504 S. Westnedge, KalamazooAdmission: donation of a non-perishable food item 6:30pm649-4529 November 15Authors Jane and Ellen Knuth will read from their new book, “Love Will Steer Me True: A Mother and Daughter’s Conversations on Life, Love, and God.”Nottawa Township Library685 E. Main St., Centreville5pm

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November 25Urban Fiction Discussion“Trickin” by Brandi JohnsonKalamazoo Public LibraryPick up copies of the novel At the Alma Powell Branch6pm, refreshments provided553-7960

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