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By Rob Shewman The vacations are over, the kids are back in school and cooler evenings have begun. Take advantage of the lull to prepare your vehicle for the winter ahead. Breakdowns, never convenient, can be dangerous in cold weather period. Engine Performance Have engine driveability problems (hard starts, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc.) corrected at a good repair shop. Cold weather will make existing problems worse. Replace dirty filters; air, fuel, PCV, etc. Oil Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual more often (every 3,000 miles or so) if your driving is mostly stop-and-go or consists of frequent short trips. Heater/Defroster The heater and defroster must be in good working condition for passenger comfort and driver visibility. Windshield Wipers Replace old blades. Stock up on windshield washer solvent you’ll be surprised how much you use. Carry an ice-scraper. Battery Scrape away corrosion from posts and cable connections; clean all surfaces; re-tighten all connections. If battery caps are removable, check fluid level monthly. Lights Inspect all lights and bulbs; replace burned out bulbs; periodically clean road grime from all lenses with a moistened cloth or towel. Exhaust System Your vehicle should be placed on a lift and the exhaust system examined for leaks. The trunk and floorboards should be inspected for small holes. Exhaust fumes can be deadly. Tires Worn tires will be of little use in winter weather. Examine tires for remaining tread life, uneven wearing, and cupping; check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks. Check tire pressure once a month. Let the tires “cool down” before checking the pressure. Rotate as recommended. Don’t forget your spare, and be sure the jack is in good condition.

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Our next adventure was to spend a day at the Warren Dunes enjoying the beach and dunes with the kids. This time we were not as lucky when it came to the weather. A thunderstorm had us spending two hours in the parking lot! We also did a bit of camping with the family, and we will be wrapping up our summer with a Detroit trip to see my older son, Gavin, and my future daughter-in-law, Andi. There’s a Kid Rock concert on the docket, and we’re hoping to make the Renaissance Festival! I hope you’ve made some memories this summer and enjoyed the company of those you hold close to your heart. As we say good-bye to the summer sun and prepare the kids to return to school, we are looking forward to enjoying cooler evenings and all that comes with them: football, bonfires, and I must say I am eager to spend time in the hot tub! A quick highlight of our efforts for the fall issue: Dr. Karen Luparello is our cover model representing Hillsdale Community Health Center. We are honored to share the story of Crystal Gimenez—her strength and perseverance as she holds strong to her faith, family and friends to get through her struggles. The second installment of our feature on homelessness focuses on a problem we would like to think doesn’t exist in our small community, but it does. The truth is that homelessness can strike anyone, and we are not immune. It is reality for far too many. We are also saying good-bye to Sara So as she signs off to embark on yet another journey. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, Sara; we wish you well! As always, I want to thank our wonderful advertisers who support this publication. Without them, this magazine would not be possible.

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• Adjust the straps to fit the backpack snugly to the child’s body, holding the bottom of the backpack 2 inches above the waist and keeping the top just below the base of the skull. • Lift the backpack by using the leg muscles and keeping it close to the body, not by bending over with arms extended • Do not lean forward when walking; if this is necessary, there is too much weight in the backpack bECoME A ProACTivE PArENT oN ThE iSSuE of bACkPACkS ANd bACk PAiN • Ask your child if they feel any back aches or pain • Help your child choose the smallest backpack that will meet his/ her needs • Talk to teachers about how to minimize the need for children to transport heavy books back and forth daily in their backpacks; keep one set of books in the classroom for daily work while leaving heavy books at home; make photocopies of homework chapters and assignments that are easily carried • Attend PTA meetings and discuss any proposal by school administrators to remove lockers or to reduce time between classes making it difficult to store unneeded books and materials SEEk MEdiCAL ATTENTioN if you or your child experiences any pain or discomfort resulting from backpack use, chiropractic care can help. The doctors at hillsdale Chiropractic are licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use a gentler type of treatment for children. in addition, the doctors can also prescribe exercises designed to help children develop strong muscles, along with instruction in good nutrition, posture and sleeping habits.

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As students get ready to head back to school this year, many will load up backpacks, join school sports teams, and engage in new activities after months of summer vacation, making them more prone to injury. Physical Therapists with Accelerated, soon to be Athletico, offer the following tips to help keep kids safe and healthy this school season. Backpacks – While backpacks are often considered a fashion statement, students need to make sure that their backpack makes the grade by: • Wearing both straps. • Carrying only what they need – students should carry only up to 15% of their body weight. • Loading it correctly – Put the heaviest items closest to the back. concussions – Starting the school year may mean joining the starting line. Every coach, parent, and athlete should know the facts about head injuries and what to do including: • Seeing a medical professional for any head injury. • Be aware of symptoms which are not always present, like a headache or being sluggish. • Continue to monitor – Symptoms may not surface for 48-72 hours after injury. Athletes sustaining a head injury should not return to play until cleared by a licensed healthcare provider. • Accelerated and Athletico’s therapists have training in the latest concussion evaluation tests and return-to-play guidelines.

stretching – Stretching is critical for safe training in sports, but it also helps to maintain general flexibility for daily activities. Students should warm up

before activity and stretch after the big game or study session. • Stretch muscles on both sides of the body to keep balanced. Only a slight tension, not pain, should be felt. hydration – Dehydration can cause fatigue, dizziness, nausea, weakness, muscle cramps, and – in severe cases – death. To help the student athlete stay hydrated, Accelerated and Athletico experts advise: • Hydrating not just during the workout, but before, during, and after any strenuous exercise. • Carrying a water bottle throughout the day and consuming water-packed foods, such as grapes, tomatoes, or watermelon, to help keep student athletes hydrated. ergonomics – Whether sitting in the classroom or studying at home, students should practice the following for good spine health: • Sit in a chair – not a bed or couch – when studying or working at a computer, keeping knees at a 90 degree angle with feet flat on the floor. • Avoid sitting >30 minutes at a time. If there is not opportunity to stand during class, students should straighten their legs, roll their shoulders, and lift their chins, holding for 15-30 seconds. • Situate a computer or laptop so the wrists remain neutral and the screen does not cause the head to constantly bend forward. For any aches or pains, check out a nearby Accelerated or Athletico facility where a licensed Physical Therapist can help anyone with pain decide the appropriate next steps! To find the nearest location, visit Athletico.com/locations.

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So, if you weigh 200 pounds at a height of 72 inches, what would be your BMI? 200 lbs/2.2046=90.72 72” x 0.0254=1.83 First, square the height in meters: 1.83 x 1.83=3.35 Then, divide your kilos by the squared height in meters: 90.72/3.35=27.08 or a BMI of 27. How does this example stack up in body fat? Well . . . <18.5 is underweight 18.5-24.9 is considered normal 25-29.9 is overweight 30-34.9 is class 1 obese 35-39.9 is class 2 obese >39.9 Extreme, class 3 obese That would put our example overweight category. According to the 2001 to 2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, this is where twothirds of the adults in the United States fail! Scary!! Personally, I think that number is getting larger due to the drastically increasing BMI of our youth. The health issues we see today in our children that are

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I went to college and paid $40,000 a year so I could have a big girl job. I had dreams and aspirations to work in the broadcast industry. I’m not sure what I’d be doing if my life had taken a different path. I had plans to meet a lot of people, which I did get the chance to do early in my career – which I am so thankful for. That’s the problem with today’s women. We all have huge goals, which I think is great. I want my daughters to have huge goals. But, when you fall in love, and start a family, which I would never change, reality hits hard. Priorities change, as they should. I hope I can be a voice to women who are having the same struggles I am. It’s ok to feel like you’re in a rut. It’s ok to be worn out from doing the same things every day – dishes, laundry, changing diapers. It’s ok to cry and be lonely. It’s not glamorous, but we wouldn’t change it for the world. I so know what you’re feeling. You are not alone. I don’t know where I will be professionally a year from now. Baby girl 2 will be approaching 9 months of age. Eloise will be well over two years old. While the next few months will be consumed with Eloise and preparing for baby 2 this November, this is the time I need to start soul searching. I will be in the same small community, which has its advantages and disadvantages. Opportunity isn’t my community’s greatest asset, but it does give me the opportunity to do start something someone else hasn’t. So, while you’re folding your third load of laundry as your toddler is going through your dresser drawers, it’s ok to let some tears fall slowly down your cheek. You are lucky to be with your children. You are lucky you are taken care of. And, it’s ok to be a little selfish wondering what your next move will be. Keep up with Stephanie via her lifestyle blog at www.thewholesomehouse.net for motherhood, food, and fitness ramblings.

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No matter what you’ve heard, the poison ivy rash itself is not contagious; only the oils from the poison ivy leaves can cause the rash. The rash is the skin’s response to the leaf ’s oil, which can be transferred to and from other body parts and clothing. After the initial exposure, once a person has washed all exposed clothing and skin, neither the resulting rash nor the drainage from the rash is contagious. Nor does the poison ivy rash spread. The supposed “spreading” or secondary reactions occur when there are two nearly simultaneous exposures: an initial, intense exposure and a secondary exposure resulting from a lesser contact with the poison ivy oils. The larger rash will appear first, and then the secondary, less intense rash may develop. This secondary rash appears later and smaller than the first rash because that area of the skin was hit with less intensity, or was hit briefly, or the oils were transferred to that area from clothing or hands. Treating poison ivy should begin with the twofold aim of decreasing both inflammation and itching through antihistamines such as Benadryl or generic forms of Claritin,

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It is with some sadness that I write this to you, my readers, this month. Sadness, because this will be the final article that I write for the magazine. I have been proud to write this article for nearly three years, have seen the magazine grow and prosper, and, like many of you, have seen my own life take many different twists and turns which I was happy to share with you. You have followed me as I married my best friend and the love of my life, Jae Ho So, in a quickly-put- together but no less meaningful ceremony in a small metro Detroit art gallery. You followed me as I prepared to deploy to Afghanistan, travelling to numerous locations throughout the U.S. as the Army trained me and prepared me for combat. You visited me in Afghanistan, through your letters, your care packages, your thoughts and well wishes. And, in turn, I tried to offer you a little peek into what my world was like, often not easy, but no adventure worth having ever is. Thanks to your patience and kindness, I will forever have a written record of my experiences. Certainly worth sharing with my future family, and through my collection at the University of Michigan perhaps a way to for others to experience what Operation Enduring Freedom was like through the eyes of a 25-year-old girl. You returned home with me, where you shared my hopes and dreams for the future. My time in nursing school, my full-time work with the Michigan Army National Guard. My many experiences as a Commander in the United States Army. Again, often not easy, but, oh, so worth it. You allowed me to share my sweetest companion, my furbaby MacArthur.

Now I sit at my computer terminal, one month away from the final year of my 20s. I am excited to share with you that I was selected by Wayne State University to be one of eight applicants in a new program that they have received federal funding to test: a Veterans Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Starting sometime next year, I will return to school to finish my nursing degree. The program will be extremely intensive, completing the requirements for a full Bachelor’s degree in a little over a year, and I will complete my clinicals at the Detroit VA with seven other veteran students who were selected. I have no doubt that this will be one of the toughest adventures I have embarked on yet, but I am excited because I also know that this is an entirely new fork in the road for me to travel. I have always enjoyed doing this article, but I knew that at one point it would have to end. I prefer always to end things on my terms, and rather than be a continuing thorn in our poor editor’s side (I’m not real good at meeting deadlines), I have decided that this point is the ideal time to bow out. Next year I am up for promotion, so this year I must complete my military education requirements before hitting the ground running again as a college student. I certainly hope that this only a pause, and that in the future we may again find our paths crossing, but if that happens it will no longer be as Captain Sara So, it will be as Major Sara So, R.N. My greatest hope of all is that there is even one person out there who, through reading my articles, took encouragement for his or her own life. I have always tried to live my life by the words of Mr. Chris Grosser: “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them”. I wish you luck in your own paths, as you travel your own roads, and start your adventures. To use the lingo I am most comfortable with: Captain So, out.

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As it stands as I write this, I have a little less than three months before I make a u-turn back into the unknown. When I think of leaving North Dakota, it makes me brim with excitement and happiness, but I also feel incredible sadness and worry at the same time. I’m ready to move forward but closing out a chapter that’s been such a huge part of your life isn’t easy to do. Neither ending nor starting a chapter of your life is easy to do. Everything inside of you screams for you to hold on tight when the only thing you really need to do is to let go. But holding on is innate; it’s a fight or flight response that feels nearly impossible to kick. I read this article about Feng Shui, and it was about clearing out the clutter in your home to get the positive energy flowing back into your life. It was really interesting. The author’s basic principle was first that our home is a direct reflection of what’s going on within us. If it’s full of clutter and chaos, then that’s what’s happening within. Second, that oftentimes we hold on to stuff “just in case” and that we almost never need that stuff in the future; we’re just holding onto it out of fear that we may not have the means to replace it if we need it. Basically, live a life of minimalism. Only keep what you need and have faith in the abundance of the Universe to provide you with what you need when you need it. I believe in this theory. As part of my life

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That is the question I get asked almost immediately after people find out that all three of my kids are going to school all day (well, one only four days a week). It is usually said in a joking manner as sort of a tease on all this free time I will now suddenly have without a child at home to look after. Most of the time I joke back that “Mama needs to get a job!” But, honestly, I really don’t know, and it’s kind of freaking me out. Having been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years (my gosh, has it really been that long?), the 8-5 work thing is something I have not been a part of since before the recession. Things have changed – a lot. Plus, I have changed, too. I’m not the same carefree, kidless worker bee I was before. Since before my youngest was born, I have been thinking about going back to work. What type of job should I apply for? Will I even be qualified for what I am applying for? Are there any jobs out there for a person with my “skill set?” You see, as I look back at the choices I made in my life, I think I wasn’t so wise to pick journalism – a dying profession in which you really have to love what you do because you don’t get paid much for doing it. So, maybe I expand my search, think “outside the box” so to speak, but my over-thinking nature has already set up another hurdle: fulfillment or convenience? Do I get a job that

I really feel passionate about or one that will be convenient to work around my kids’ school schedule? If I need to look into daycare, will my pay be enough to cover it, or will I be working just to pay a sitter? What about the summer? Christmas break? Half-days of school? All these questions (and more) pop into my mind the minute I start thinking about going back to work. Do I want a job where I can flex my creative muscle, where I feel challenged and I come home feeling accomplished, or do I want a job where I can be home when my kids get off the bus? I feel like this is a fresh start for me, and I am excited to get out there among adults and help bring home some of that bacon my husband has been bringing home by himself for the past eight plus years. I know parents deal with these situations all the time, and most of you are probably sighing heavily and rolling your eyes right now. I can’t say that I blame you. Maybe I’m making this harder than it is. Maybe I am putting too much pressure on myself. Maybe I am making too much of this. Maybe I am putting obstacles in front of myself that aren’t even there. Maybe I’m just scared. Maybe I just answered my own question.

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When you first step into Gallery 49 in Reading, it’s hard to know where to start looking. Jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculpture, drawings, wood carvings, photographs and more pull your eye from point to point, inviting closer inspection. Set in a light-filled, airy space located at 100 Michigan St. (corner of Michigan St. and 49) in Reading, this artists cooperative offers a wonderful range of art that works with every style and budget. There’s room to wander, making browsing both easy and enjoyable. Rhonda Peters, one of the original 13 artists who formed the cooperative in 2008, described the art featured at Gallery 49 as spanning “fine crafts to fine art.” There are currently 24 artists from the tri-state area in the group with room for 49. New artists are welcome, and can access the membership application through the website (see below) to begin the jury process for admission. Eight of the original members are still active in the co-op.

Each month the gallery has a featured artist as well as a new art section to highlight pieces that have just arrived. Four studios on the premises give visitors an interesting look at the artists’ works in progress. There’s also a classroom where the artist covering the gallery that day might choose to spend some creative time. Classes are offered and have included woodcarving, drawing, painting, pottery, papermaking and polymer clay. Scheduling the classes is a fairly informal process based on

expressed interest and publicized through flyers, articles, Facebook and word-of-mouth. Peters offered polymer clay instruction this summer during “Summer Fun Fridays” which proved to be popular with adults as well as children. The talents of Gallery 49 artists are familiar to those far outside our local area. Woodcarver Jim Spencer and Scherenschnitt (paper cutting) artist Gudrun “Gudi” Gilbert have received international recognition for their art. Jim Foster (painter), Rhonda Peters (polymer clay), Linda Shiffler (drawing, watercolors, pottery, paper-making) and Kristie Tellier (pen and ink, silver and copper jewelry) are all nationallyknown artists. And, who knows which of the other members will be next to take honors on a national or world level? Not only does the gallery provide a retail outlet for area artists and classes for the public, but it also gives the artistic community in our region a great network. Rhonda Peters and Kristie Tellier emphasized that having input, support and, yes, criticism, from other artists helps strengthen each individual’s work, refining it and taking it to a new and higher level. Gallery 49 hours are currently Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their Facebook page is found under Gallery 49, and the website address is www.gallery49.org.

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Tami and Hank hope one day to have a self-sufficient farm where survivors and their children can come and learn farming skills, grow and sell produce and help in the production of the popcorn. For now, the seven acres the couple has had donated to them is solely for growing their special variety of corn. Strawberry popcorn is unique in its name and flavor. Although it does not taste like strawberries, the ears are small and red resembling a strawberry. “They are very rare,” Tami says of the popcorn, adding she only knows of one other person who grows and sells it. The taste of strawberry popcorn is special, too. The kernels are small and red and when popped are very crunchy. “It’s very healthy popcorn,” Tami says. “It’s one of the more healthy popcorns available.” It has 350 more antioxidants than white or yellow popcorn. Tami and Hank grow their popcorn using no herbicides or pesticides. They try to keep the production as simple as possible. “He is very ingenious,” Tami says of her husband’s methods to clean,

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Seed of Hope is available for purchase in several stores in the area, and, while it has not been profitable yet, Tami has big hopes for the future. “God has directed us in all of this,” she says. Tami and Hank travel together to trade shows to tell people about their unique strawberry popcorn and spread awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and Tami says that when she was in an abusive relationship it took many times before she was finally able to leave the relationship for good. She encourages women in abusive relationships to get the help they need. “I felt like I had no other choice,” she says of staying in her abusive relationship. “It’s ok to leave. It’s not your fault. There are many resources out there to help.” Two of the resources that helped Tami are Domestic Harmony in Hillsdale and the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Tami recently began working in the domestic violence awareness field while going to Jackson College to get her degree in Family Life Education. October is also National Popcorn Poppin’ Month—a “God wink” as Tami calls the way God has led her and her husband to use these seeds of hope to spread awareness about domestic violence. Seed of Hope popcorn can be purchased at Oak Haven Party Store & Perennial Park in Hillsdale and Glei’s in Coldwater, Jerry’s Market in Devil Lake and Devaughn’s Popcorn in Jackson Or, you can either visit their website at www.strawberrypopcornmi.com or like their Facebook pages Seed of Hope and Seed of Hope Strawberry Popcorn.

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I have often prayed for the Lord to give me the words to speak, so I can be a comfort for those in this hard season of life. The other day I heard a remarkable statement on the radio by a widowed woman causing me to ponder on each word and think in my mind, I want to remember this sentence to share at just the right God-timing for another. The opportunity comes soon.

Jesus Christ, this was also her grandchild’s best day ever. Death is not the end for those who put faith in Christ. It is the new beginning. For a true follower of Jesus Christ, death is the doorway into the best day ever. Oh, yeah, down on earth, we are going to be missing them to pieces, but our faithful departed are fully whole and new in glorified bodies praising Jesus.

Sure enough, the next day I run across an acquaintance I have not seen since I heard her husband had passed away. I remember this couple as a strong Christian pair who love Jesus. I give her a hug, and we chit chat a bit. I let her know I heard about her husband’s death, and my heart is with her. I share the comment I heard on the radio earlier. I remind her as Believers, “Your worst day ever is your husband’s best day ever.” With a pensive look, she asks me to repeat what I just said.

You may have heard of the book title, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Well, we can have terrible rotten, no good for nothing, horrifically painful, overwhelming, hard, bad, uber- bad, stinky, overbearingly heartbreaking days. Some call these the “dark night of the soul” days. When a soul mate spouse dies, when an innocent child dies, when a best friend in the world dies, we can draw strength from the truths and promises in the Bible. In John 3:16 of the NIV Bible, we read, “For God so loved the world the he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” Not perish but have eternal life means living forever with Jesus. It is true. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

“Your worst day ever . . . is your husband’s best day ever,” I say again with a pause in the center. With a soft thankful smile she gently states, “I will always remember this. I had to process the words a moment, but it is true and comforting.” We both acknowledge her husband left the earth, but because of his faith in Jesus Christ, he went directly to be with Jesus. It was truly the exceedingly best day ever for him with no more suffering, struggle or pain because he is in the presence of Jesus. Immediately, she mentions another “worst day ever” in her life when a grandchild had died, and she felt comfort by the truth as Believers in

My friend will now remember her worst days on earth as her loved ones’ heavenly BEST DAYS ever. Period. And this truth helps the one staying on earth in the grieving process, because our loved one is celebrating life on high, praising Jesus, the one who gives forever life. Let’s share the “worst day/best day” concept with others in need of a ray of light in the dark times.

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Superstar author Judy Blume has a new, longawaited best seller out entitled In The Unlikely Event. It was on the best seller list for one week, and on the last two, has disappeared. I can understand why . . . I found it hard to follow. Uh-oh, there go the myriad of Judy Blume fans!

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In this new release, author Blume incorporates her love of writing young adult fiction (over 15 of them) into a mainstream adult novel. Meet our heroine, a nervous Miri, as she boards a plane back to her home in Newark, New Jersey, where the story began. She is traveling there for a memorial service, 35 years after three planes crash mysteriously within three months of each other. We then flashback to 1951, when Muri and her best friend Natalie have turned 15. They are watching Natalie’s new 17” Zenith TV, as Kate Smith sings White Christmas at the annual tree lighting ceremony in New York City. The story centers around three tragic plane crashes enroute to Newark Airport, all of which occur in their little neighborhood. These crashes are witnessed by some of the townsfolk and also Miri and her boyfriend, Mason. The tragedies affect their lives in ways they could not have predicted, and, in some cases, change the directions they choose for their futures. The book is formatted in several vignettes, with a character name at the beginning of each vignette, followed by their story. My problem reading this was that there were so many characters it is difficult to keep track of them all or to get too vested in their stories. For instance, there is Miri and her mom, Rusty; her gram, Irene; her brother, Henry, and his fiancée Leah; Miri’s boyfriend, Mason; Mason’s brother, Jack, and his girlfriend Christina. There is Miri’s best friend, Natalie; her brother, Steve; her father and mother, Dr O and Corinne. And on and on, if you get my drift! I almost made up a chart to keep them all straight. Well, after finishing this book, I reread an older publication of Blume’s that I thought I remembered enjoying years ago. Summer Sisters is written in

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the same format, but with thankfully fewer main characters, namely Victoria and Caitlin. There were, however, several secondary characters, and, once again, I might have benefited from a cheat sheet to recall them all. Summer Sisters starts with the characters as sophomores in high school. Caitlin asks Victoria to accompany her to her father’s home in Martha’s Vineyard for his summer visitation custody. Victoria is from a very different background and family than Caitlin, and her eyes are opened as she comes out of her shell with her new-found friend. They grow up as each summer progresses, and the storyline follows them into their late 20s. I enjoyed rereading this. There are three more older Judy Blume books I am going to look up again (thanks to my Kindle) that I don’t think I’ve read. Even if I did, it was probably 30 years ago, so they will be new to me now! Smart Women introduces Margo, who is an architect, recently divorced and relocated to Boulder, Colorado, with her two teenage children. She meets her new friend’s ex-husband and falls for him. It is a story of the struggle to balance a new life and romance with her uprooted adolescent children. Wifey, according to the author, is a rather risque novel, her first written after her reputation as a young adult author. It had negative reviews relating to its subject matter. It features Sandy, a discontent, bored housewife, and that’s all I can tell you, except it’s supposed to be funny. Lastly, Forever will also be on my list to read. It begins with seniors in high school, best friends Katherine and Erica, and delves into their futures. I hope the characters are kept to a minimum! What are you reading? Email me at nancyryan47@ gmail.com. See you at the library!

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Most people enter into a marriage with the expectation of spending a lifetime with their spouse. This is often a reality, but for a number of reasons, people sometimes experience marital breakdown. The divorce process can appear complex and intimidating on top of the emotional turmoil a person is experiencing. This article is an attempt to explain the basic outline of the divorce process for readers who may be facing the dissolution of their marriage. To obtain a divorce, one of the spouses files a summons and complaint in circuit court. In order for a judgment of divorce to be granted, one of the spouses must have resided in the State of Michigan for 180 days and usually in the county where the complaint is filed at least 10 days before filing.

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hose familiar with the popular television show “Grey’s Anatomy” may have certain presumptions in mind when they think of a teaching hospital. So it may come as a surprise to know that Hillsdale Community Health Center is a teaching hospital and has been for the past eight years. “It’s not often a rural hospital has a training program,” says Dr. Karen Luparello, Director of the Medical Education Program at HCHC. “Having a teaching hospital here is beneficial to the students, staff and patients.” Started in 2006 as a suggestion from Luparello and her husband Dr. David Gossage, the program offers education to interns and residents after they have completed their four years of medical school. Interns learn at the hospital for one year, rotating through different disciplines.

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Residents stay for three years, focusing on the specialty of ophthalmology.

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The education program is affiliated with Michigan State University and is an osteopathic training program through the American Osteopathic Association. HCHC currently has three students in the intern program and three in the ophthalmology resident training program. To date, the Medical Education Program has graduated six residents and 11 interns. Of those graduates, several have gone on to some impressive fellowships and training programs. Luparello is proud to say that residents who have trained at HCHC have secured Retina Fellowships at Bascom Palmer in Florida—one of the premier places in the country to train in ophthalmology— as well as pediatric ophthalmology fellowships at Wills Eye in Philadelphia, which is one of the oldest training programs in the nation. Ophthalmology graduates have secured jobs as well as fellowships in cornea, retina and pediatric ophthalmology. Interns who have trained at Hillsdale Community Health Center have gone on to orthopedic residencies, neurosurgery residencies and psychiatry residencies.

Much of that success, Luparello says, comes from the excellent staff at HCHC and the individual attention the students receive.

“There is more one-on-one training instead of 15 being trained by one,” she says. “We have amazing pathology here and a great cross section of patients from Amish and elderly to those seeking preventative care and others who we only see when there is an emergency. Students also receive a great surgical experience. Instead of being one of many students watching, students in our program are able to assist doctors during surgery.” Students also are exposed to many different medical specialties which can give them an edge when moving on to the next stage of their careers. This high level of hands-on experience may be why there is such a demand for the small number of slots HCHC has available. Luparello says the hospital receives 50-60 applications for a single opening, and the hospital and staff carefully decide who will be the right fit for the program. The program has been a win-win for the hospital as well, because it demands the physicians stay up-to-date on what is happening in their fields so they can pass it on to their students. With both the physicians and students so highly-educated on the latest advancements and information, the patients at HCHC also benefit.

“It’s not often a rural hospital has a training program,” says Dr. Karen Luparello, Director of the Medical Education Program at HCHC. “Having a teaching

hospital here is beneficial to the students, staff and patients.”

“The community has responded greatly,” Luparello says. “After an intern or a resident leaves, patients always ask about them and what they are doing.” She says she does tell the students in the program that since Hillsdale is a small community they will probably see their patients when they are outside the hospital and not to be surprised if they get asked questions. Having been a doctor at HCHC for 14 years, Luparello is used to being approached with medical questions outside the hospital, too. “I have to love what I do every day,” she says of the years of schooling it takes to become a doctor. “It is worth the time and energy.” Luparello, who herself is a pediatric ophthalmologist, says there are many more women going into medicine now than before, and she is pleased that three of the six graduates from the residency program have been women. While it is important for girls interested in medicine to do well in math and science, she says staying wellrounded is key and not to forget about volunteer work. She adds there are volunteer opportunities available for high school students at Hillsdale Community Health Center. 45

H HILLSDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CELEBRATES

100 YEARS of Caring

illsdale Community Health Center celebrates 100 One hundred years is a milestone anniversary for any business or organization, and for a rural hospital like Hillsdale Community Health Center, it is a testament to the dedication and forward-thinking of its staff over the past ten decades. “What a celebration! We have witnessed quite a lot of progress and change in healthcare,” says Jeremiah Hodshire, Director of Organizational Development at HCHC. “Not too many small hospitals are remaining after 100 years. We have a solid history that has evolved and progressed in providing healthcare services to Hillsdale County.”

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Hillsdale Hospital began as a private hospital in a large house that stood where McCollum Street runs into West Street. Known as a sanitarium, Mrs. T.H. Midgley leased the building from the Hillsdale School District in 1915. The lease expired in 1920, and the school district eventually tore down the house and built a new Hillsdale High School on the property in 1929.

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After the close of the sanitarium, a group of citizens petitioned the Hillsdale Common Council to form a public-owned hospital. Hillsdale City Hospital was opened in 1921 in the former William Waldron home on North Manning Street. In 1937, a 50-60 bed hospital on Howell Street was approved sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The cornerstone for the hospital was laid in March 1939, and the building was dedicated in 1940. One of the struggles of small hospitals is to navigate the national healthcare laws and complexities of insurance reimbursements. Many times small rural hospitals such as HCHC become affiliates of larger healthcare systems. Hodshire says while that may be the case with some small hospitals, HCHC is dedicated to staying independent and offering the best quality service to patients. “There are challenges, but we are embracing the future.” Judy Gabriele, Director of Development at HCHC, says “We want each patient treated with kindness, as if they were a member of our own family.” As one of the top five employers in the county with more than 400 employees, HCHC is embracing the changes in healthcare and working hard to stay current in all areas of service they provide. “The last 10 years has been an explosion in healthcare growth,” Hodshire says. “We

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We had a family wedding recently and it was wonderful. (Congratulations Chris and Dianne!) Dianne did a great job planning the wedding and pulling it all together. Too bad I didn’t seek her advice before I dressed for the wedding. Things might have gone more smoothly and maybe my dress wouldn’t have put me over the edge.

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I bought a dress for the wedding and it was perfect except for the fact that it was a tad too small. It fit just right when I bought it, but the months leading up to the wedding saw a few pounds packin’ on my hips and thighs. I needed something to corral all that accumulated cellulite. There was no way I was EVER going to try a body shaper again. I think we all remember the incident with my “black beauty” a couple of years ago. I’m still mortified every time I see one of those firemen who responded to my husband’s call for help in that fitting room. It wouldn’t be so bad if they just snickered when they saw me, but to point me out and then burst out laughing is just too much. The wedding was on a hot July day so I hope you will understand why I did what I did. It made perfect sense to me at the time. I had an old pair of control top pantyhose that I no longer wore because it was so hard to breathe in them. I wondered what would happen if I cut the legs off those nylons just above the knees. I would be cooler, but the question was could they still control my various body parts? I worried cutting them would cause runs that would weaken the control I so badly needed. I told my step-daughter, Samantha, about my idea and she begged me not to do it. She suggested I try a body shaper one more time. She obviously forgot whom she was talking to. There was no way I was going to spend $30 on one of those babies and risk another emergency response call when I had a perfectly good pair of pantyhose I could use. Why not give those control tops a whirl, right? A better plan might have been to think about this a few days prior to the wedding rather than an hour before I was supposed to show up. I made the cut just above the knees then

struggled to pull the panty hose up. No runs!! This just might work. The ends at the knees did roll up over my fat thighs, but I could deal with that. No expensive body shaper for this girl. No, siree. I had a cheap solution that seemed to be working and I was going for it. Just in case, though, I told my husband to watch for my emergency signal. If he saw me giving him the “Peace” sign he would know something bad was happening, and he was to whisk me away immediately. I made it through the wedding and even danced once or twice at the reception before disaster hit. I had used the restroom earlier and when I pulled my homemade shaper back up several runs started. During the next dance, I felt my fat starting to ooze out through the runs and I could feel the control losing its strength. I knew it was time to leave so I signaled my husband. I looked like an old hippie giving the “Peace” sign again and again, but my husband wasn’t paying attention. I was thinking very bad thoughts about him when he finally saw me. He must have forgotten about the signal though because he returned the “Peace” sign, then ran over, grabbed me, and started doing the twist. I tried to tell him to stop, that we had to leave immediately, but he just kept twisting and turning me. All of a sudden, my control top stopped controlling, and the runs ran together into one big hole. My fat cells poured through that hole which made my zipper split and the seams tear. How embarrassing! I ran for the bathroom and waited for my husband to bring his jacket to cover me and take me home. I waited and waited some more. It was late; what was that man doing? I listened at the door for his voice and I swear I heard him say Applebee’s. He wasn’t really going to Applebee’s, was he? He wouldn’t! He did. Not only did he go, but the worst part was it was 4:00 A.M. before he realized I wasn’t with him. I won’t go into the details of him finding me in that bathroom or any injuries he might have accidentally sustained, but suffice it to say I was not a happy woman. How could a perfect dress put me over the edge?

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This is the second in a three-part series on homelessness in our communities.

t seems it does not take much for a person or a family to become homeless. Many people in Hillsdale and Lenawee counties are living paycheck to paycheck – some just barely so – and it only take one small change to drastically alter their living situations.

“Most of the time it comes down to an eviction due to non-payment of rent,” says Elizabeth Salerno, Lead Case Manager for Housing Help of Lenawee. She has been working with the homeless for more than nine years and has seen a wide variety of cases come across her desk. For the most part, however, many of the cases have the same factors in common. She says most often her clients are homeless because of an inability to pay rent. “They lost a job due to a medical reason or the company has to let people go. Many are very low income and some may just be living off of their disability income.” Society may have some preconceived notions about what homelessness looks like and how people become homeless, but many times it is simply a domino effect. Some of Salerno’s clients are technically already homeless – living with family or friends because they have no place of their own – and come to her for help after there has been a argument or other disagreement and they have been kicked out.

Salerno shares two stories of clients she has helped at Housing Help of Lenawee, going from how they became homeless to how they got back on their feet. Family one A single mom with one son became homeless after losing her job due to her car breaking down which left her with just her child support as an income. She ended up not being able to pay her rent on time and the landlord began the eviction process. She became homeless and had nowhere to stay since her friends and family did not have any space for them. They entered our emergency shelter program and met daily with me to try and connect them to all resources they may need. She looked for work while also working with social security on the application process for her son who is developmentally behind by at least two years. She was also working on trying to find a place to rent, but due to having past evictions on her record she was not able to find someone who was willing to rent to her. I was able to assist with the apartment search and to connect her with a landlord that was willing to rent to her even though she had past evictions. I helped her with the application process so she was able to successfully exit the shelter and move into her new apartment. The new apartment was also close to where her previous job was and gave her the opportunity to be able to go back to work since she was now close enough to get to work each day.

Family two A young couple with one child became homeless after getting into an argument with the family member they were living with. The family member decided to move into a different unit after the conflict and the young couple had to leave since they did not have the income to take over the lease where they had been staying with family. They were able to enter our emergency shelter program and met with me daily while working on increasing their income and trying to find a place that they could afford. While in the program, the dad was able to find a job which gave them the increase in income needed to help with finding an affordable place to live. However, due to not having a lot of references since they were so young and the dad having been evicted once in the past, they were not able to find anyone that would rent to them. I was able to assist with the apartment search and found a landlord that was willing to try working with them. I assisted with the application process and the family was able to successfully exit the shelter to their own apartment. After receiving help the client stated “Cannot stress enough how helpful, caring and compassionate I found [Housing Help staff] to be. Checking in and talking to them every day kept me on track and I always left feeling better.” So it seems that while it can become quite easy to become homeless, the work to get out is much more difficult. “What we are seeing quite often with the households we are working with is that it is getting harder and harder to find available rental units in the county that are affordable and in good condition, and it is even harder to find a place to rent when there are credit issues especially having any past evictions,” Salerno says. “While working one on one with the households, we try to help connect them to all resources that they may need, and this includes trying to connect with landlords.” Salerno says Housing Help of Lenawee is only able to financially assist clients once every twelve months. However, most clients who are assisted do not come back in every year, so she is hopeful they are able to maintain their housing. “We want to help them get back on their feet,” she says, “in the hope that if we give them a leg up, they will be fine.” For more information on Housing Help of Lenawee visit their website at www.h2lenawee.org.

When asked what was most helpful about their help from Housing Help of Lenawee the client stated “having someone to listen and help troubleshoot. Thanks very much.”

Primary-care health center now open in Hillsdale HILLSDALE, MI –Center for Family Health—Hillsdale, a medical center launched to meet a rising need for primary care in Hillsdale County, is now open.

need for access to primary care. Center for Family Health—Hillsdale was supported by leaders of local institutions including Hillsdale Community Health Center, the Community Action Agency, and St. Peter’s Free Clinic.

Center for Family Health—Hillsdale is a federally qualified health center that accepts all patients, regardless of income. Family-doctor care is provided to any patient, with or without health insurance coverage. The Center also provides services to assist those who are not covered by health insurance in getting coverage through a variety of programs including through the Marketplace, Medicaid or other healthcare programs.

“After so much time and effort by so many different people, I am very excited and pleased to welcome the Center for Family Health to our greater Hillsdale community,” said Duke Anderson, president and CEO of Hillsdale Community Health Center.

Located at 240 W. Carleton Road, the Center is being operated by the Jackson-based Center for Family Health in coordination with the Hillsdale community’s efforts to expand access to care. “The health and human services leaders in Hillsdale have given us tremendous encouragement. Our mission is to work with them to open the door to health care for all,” said Molly Kaser, president and CEO of the Center for Family Health. “We are very excited.” Diane Bishop, director of Center for Family Health—Hillsdale, said physicians will work with Hillsdale specialists and medical facilities so more patients have an entry point to comprehensive care in the community. Three thousand Hillsdale County residents became newly eligible for Medicaid under last year’s Healthy Michigan expansion, creating greater

“It’s a great thing for Hillsdale, absolutely,” said Jill Pavka, director of St. Peter’s Free Clinic. “I just love the federally qualified health center model. It’s comprehensive, quality care for everybody.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held on August 14 at the Center. The Carleton Road location is a temporary home for Center for Family Health - Hillsdale. Plans call for construction of a permanent site in about two years. About Center for Family Health The Center for Family Health is an independent, Federally Qualified Health Center that never turns patients away because of inability to pay. It provides quality primary health care and behavioral health services to more than 27,000 patients at its main location in Jackson, four school health centers, and a satellite clinic at LifeWays.

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Pet tales From Kacie’s Korner By Kacie Keeshond, Simply Hers Magazine

“EAT, DRINK, AND BE LEERY!”

Here is a list of the plants, Ms. Dimmock cautions us to avoid for a pet-friendly yard:

By the time you read this, the dog days of summer will be winding down. I personally (or should I say dogally?) will be glad to see the hot weather end! I’m an air conditioning type of gal myself, but I know a lot of my dog friends love being outside. A couple of tales ago, we shared some information we found about things that are dangerous for dogs to drink. Several people told my “Mom” they appreciated that, so we thought we would add what we read from TV gardener, Charlie Dimmock. According to her, dozens of common flowers, shrubs and trees are potentially poisonous to cats and dogs. One study suggested that 1 in 12 pets have eaten poisonous plants or flowers that made at least 50% of them ill enough to seek veterinarian treatment and fatal to 15%.

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Of course the size and health of your dog can be a factor, with small dogs and puppies being more at risk. Problems caused can be as insignificant as drooling or a tummy ache to potentially deadly damage to the nervous system, kidneys and liver. Now, me and my ‘Mom’ sure don’t claim to know anything about gardening…. well, I’m pretty good at digging holes but my ‘parents’ don’t seem to appreciate my lending a paw to their planting efforts!? Anyway, we’re just suggesting that if you have any of these plants in the area where pets will be, you should keep an eye on them. And, as you purchase new plantings, you might want to find alternatives. I was glad to see that dandelions weren’t on this list because when they are out, my walks are like grazing at a big buffet bar- mmmmm!!

UPDATE ON KATIE, THE ‘SISTER-DOG’ ADOPTION: I continue to ignore her, but she hasn’t gone away. Sigh……..

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Upper Peninsula

Take a family photo with Spot in front of the limestone bluffs and beautiful vistas of Mackinac Island State Park, or get a history lesson and visit Fort Mackinac with your dog by your side. Pet-friendly lodging is available on the island at Mission Point Resort. There are plenty of places to walk or run with your pooch in the Upper Peninsula, including the 24 miles of Lake Superior shore at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park or Westmore Landing in Marquette, which offers scenic hiking trails for you and your pup to adventure. Lake-loving owners and their canines are welcome aboard the Isle Royal Queen IV ferry for sunset cruises in Copper Harbor. Motor past Great Lakes freighters and lighthouses while listening to stories about the Keweenaw as the sun dips below the Lake Superior horizon.

West Michigan

Take a trip to Grand Rapids – fur-babies welcomed! Stop by Hillcrest Dog Park, an off-leash park, to let loose. When it’s time to grab some chow, you and your dog are both welcome at One Trick Pony. Norman F. Kruse Park in Muskegon is a win-win when traveling with your pooch. With a section of beach designated to man’s best friend, it is a great spot to soak in the sun at Lake Michigan – including picnic areas for the family and space for your pup to swim. In Grand Haven, dogs are run freely on the southern beach area at Kirk Park and are also welcome at East Grand River Park and Mulligan’s Hollow. Venture just outside Grand Haven to Coast Guard Park in Ferrysburg for off leash fun. Pet-friendly lodging options include the Days Inn, Holiday Inn and Serendipity Resort.

Northern Michigan

Stop at Ruff Life Pet Outfitters in Petoskey to find your dog gear for the outdoor lifestyle in Northern Michigan. If you’re heading to Charlevoix, visit Mt. McSauba beach which includes a short wooded trail that leads to the sand dunes – a favorite of locals and canines alike. Miles of forest trails, wide open spaces and long beaches make Traverse City a popular destination for dogs and the people who love them. Several local hotels and restaurants are dog-friendly, including Park Place Hotel, West Bay Beach Resort and The Filling Station Microbrwery. Fido will be sure to want to make a stop at D.O.G. Bakery on Front Street while in town.

Southeast Michigan

Head to Frankenmuth, Michigan’s little Bavaria, for a welcoming vacation for you and Rover. Visit Hund Platz Dog Park, designed for dogs, featuring dog agility equipment your furry friend is sure to love! You’ll find great toys for your pet at Hello Cats and Dogs, complete with a tasty “Barkery.” Pets are welcomes at Drury Inn & Suites and the Frankenmuth Motel. From the Detroit Riverfront and pet-friendly shops, to welcoming lodging, Detroit is the perfect urban getaway for you and your fourlegged friend. Your canine pal can loll at your feet while you dine on the patio of Detroit’s Fountain Bistro in Campus Martius Park or roll in the sand “beach” during summer while masters sip cocktails at the adjacent Beach Bar and Grille. So pack up the family, grab a few bones for the road and head out on a Pure Michigan pet adventure.

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Crystal Gimenez is a young woman who was living an interesting, varied life as wife, mother, local retailer and local business employee until that life was blown to bits by a very rare disease (incidence of 1 in 500,000 people per year in this country) with no known cure and no standard treatment. When I met with her, I was struck by her strength, her determination and—perhaps most impressive—her sense of humor. She struggles daily with the effects of not only the illness itself, but also the stroke and multiple mini-strokes she has had since its onset. The following is her story in her own words. Tuesday, September 9, 2014, started out as a normal day. I went to work at the SumnarScholl Agency, started my morning work and then began to feel sick. I thought I had the flu. At 11 a.m. I decided I needed to go home. I didn’t feel like I could drive far, so I went to my father-in-law’s house in Hillsdale and slept until 2 PM. When I woke up, I felt fine. I headed out to pick up my daughter Ava from school and we went home. When we arrived home, I didn’t have an appetite but I felt all right. I just wanted to sleep.

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At 8 p.m. I woke up with the most horrific pains in my stomach. I thought, “Oh, boy, the flu is hitting hard, now.” I spent the entire night sick in the bathroom. By morning, I could hardly walk, and I couldn’t stand up straight. A few hours later (it’s now Wednesday, September 10), I told my husband I needed some kind of medical care. Justin took me to Hillsdale Health & Wellness where I was seen. At that time I had all the signs of colitis, and I was given antibiotics and sent home. That night the pain got worse and I couldn’t do anything but get sick. At this point, I hadn’t eaten since Monday, yet I was still getting sick. Thursday came and I continued getting sick, and I mean extremely sick. The pain was too much to handle. So, at 8:30 p.m. while the kids and Justin were sleeping, I called my mom to take me to the ER. I had blood drawn, and when the ER doctor reviewed the results, he noticed the counts didn’t look right and said he couldn’t let me go home. I was admitted to Hillsdale Community Health Center at 1:15 a.m. on Friday,

September 12. From that moment, I knew my life was never going to be the same. I stayed at HCHC for three days and two nights. I had an amazing doctor working hard to figure out what was wrong with me. On Sunday I was ready to leave the hospital! I had missed my daughter Ava’s fifth birthday party and I was so upset about that. I still had my best friend Stephanie, mom and husband by my side. It was 3:30 p.m., and Justin had to leave for work. I got settled in for another night in the hospital. My visitors were about to go home, and at 5 p.m. Dr. Rocky Pittman ran through the doors. I remember hearing a bunch of gibberish coming out of his mouth and feeling like I was in a dream. I didn’t hear anything mostly because I didn’t want to. I do recall looking at my mom’s face and watching Stephanie pick up her phone to call Justin. What Dr. Pittman said was, “I’ve got it. In medical school we studied one of these cases. She has a rare blood disease and her kidneys are shutting down. We need to bring in survival flight to get her to U of M.” They

flew me to U of M on September 14, and I was taken directly to the ICU. It was the next day at U of M that my final diagnosis was made: Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, or aHUS. I spent Monday in ICU having a port put in my neck to prepare me for four plasmapheresis exchanges. [Plasmapheresis is a process by which the liquid component of blood, or plasma, is separated from the cells, which removes antibodies from the blood that can attack the immune system of a sick person. The removed plasma is replaced with good plasma or a plasma substitute.] On Wednesday the 17th everything began to go wrong. My family and Stephanie continued to stand by my side. We were all waiting for the Soliris (a drug used for aHUS) to come so that I could have my first treatment. However, I was getting worse very quickly. I knew I needed a meningococcal vaccination before I could receive Soliris. Now, typically you need to have this vaccine two weeks before you start Soliris, but because I was going downhill so rapidly, they needed to get both in me rather quickly. Once they gave me the vaccine, just seconds later I had a stroke. I still had to go to my final plasmapheresis exchange, even in my current state. I can’t recall much of my final

exchange, but I do remember coming out of the exchange and being rushed into an MRI. After that, my world went dark. I lay in my bed unaware of what was happening around me, unable to communicate, not alert. My family was told I wouldn’t make it. They prepared for the worst. I came to mid-morning on Thursday to find myself hooked up to more wires and IVs. Most importantly, I woke up to my second blood transfusion. My first was when I was not alert. I also had my first Soliris treatment during that time. It was scary, to put it lightly. I would receive Soliris treatments weekly for the first five weeks and bi-weekly after that. After seeing my husband and family, I was told at 1 p.m. that I would be having a bone marrow biopsy. At that time, I didn’t understand why or what for. I didn’t ask questions at this time, I just went with it. 1 p.m. came, and my doctor arrived with his two assistants and, just like that with some numbing cream, the biopsy started and lasted an hour. By the end of that, I was even more exhausted and slept for pretty much the next three days. My kidneys were still not responding, but my blood counts started improving.

Monday, September 22 came. Once again, I was mad because it was now my husband’s birthday and we were still in the hospital. I had two more blood transfusions, the last one ending at 10 p.m. After that was finished, they finally released me at 10:30. The following three weeks were awful. I couldn’t walk, bathe or dress myself without help. I slept all day and all night. I had no energy at all for months. I finally began to walk and become more independent. I continued to go to U of M every week for my infusion. I remember my doctor telling me

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at checkup #13 that I would never work again, and it came as the biggest blow you could ever imagine. Here I am today, preparing for infusion #27 on Friday, August 7, still unable to drive, unable to work. Unable to provide for my family. Struggling to put food on the table and to pay our mounting medical bills. I applied for disability in October of 2014—my denial quickly came. I then hired a lawyer to fight my case. My case will go before a judge . . . in February, 2016. In the meantime, we’ve filed for all the assistance you can imagine and been denied. But, I’m still smiling after the journey I’ve been on. Why? Because I’m still alive to see my family. How long do I have? We don’t know, but you can bet I will spend each and every second making memories. Two things that Crystal said during our interview touched me deeply. One was in reference to dealing with the many frustrations and limitations that the illness and strokes have imposed on her and how they’ve affected her sense of having control over her life: “You have to let go of a lot of things.” She has learned to live moment to moment, doing what she can and trying not to tie herself in knots over what can’t be changed. And, because Crystal lives with constant uncertainty, she truly values every second she has with her husband, her children, her extended family and her friends: “It’s those little things that mean the most.” Would that we might all learn these lessons!

There are two types of HUS: typical HUS (caused by E. coli or other food- or water-borne pathogens) and atypical HUS (usually a genetic mutation, but sometimes triggered by other illnesses or unknown causes). People with aHUS are born with this genetic disease and have a life-long risk of it suddenly becoming active with life-threatening complications. Certain conditions such as bacterial or viral exposure might be among the suspected triggers, but the underlying cause is the genetic mutations. The complement system is part of the human immune system which normally helps (or complements) our ability to fight illness by attacking any foreign or invading cells. Controlled by a group of genes, our complement system is usually regulated by proteins that prevent it from becoming overactive. In atypical HUS [aHUS], certain complement proteins are missing or not working properly. Atypical HUS is a rare, chronic disease in which this uncontrolled complement activation causes blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body. It affects various organs including the kidneys, heart, lungs, brain and the gastrointestinal system. Atypical HUS is unpredictable and varies greatly in episode length, frequency of events and severity from patient to patient. Some aHUS patients will have intermittent signs and symptoms, while others have chronic symptoms on a daily basis. Some aHUS events occur with rapid and devastating consequences. Historically, due to limited treatment options, the outlook for patients was poor, as life-threatening thromboses (blood clots) could recur and be fatal. For more detailed information, visit atypicalhus.ning.com and www.soliris. net.

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Have you had genetic testing done? Yes. I have the genetic mutation of aHUS.

Have your family members been tested? Yes and no. My parents and siblings have not been tested. My children Ava and Gentry have. What were the results for your children? One has what is believed to be the aHUS gene per evaluation of the test by my hematologist at the University of Michigan and by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. What do you have to do because you have this disease? I go to the U of M Cancer Center every 14 days for an infusion. What is the infusion? It’s an infusion of Soliris (Eculizumab is the medical name) which is the only treatment for aHUS. Soliris costs $56,000 per treatment for the drug only; that figure doesn’t include the charges for my care during each treatment. What is a day like for you when you have a treatment? It’s usually a full day, starting with a blood draw when I arrive. This is extremely important to check my counts before any infusion is given to me. I then see my doctor who checks my body for any growths, puffiness, checks my kidneys, lungs—any area of concern. After that, I head to my infusion, and the last stop is to my social worker or therapist. They alternate meetings. How can I follow your story? There’s a Facebook page: Crystal Gimenez’s Fight Against aHUS. It is updated frequently. We also have a page on gofundme: gofund.me/ crystalgimenezahus We will be hosting an aHUS Awareness 5K Run/Walk on May 14, 2016, at Owens Memorial Park. All proceeds will go to the aHUS Foundation. Anyone interested in participating should check the Facebook page for information!

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The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation center 250 W. Carleton Rd. Hillsdale MI 49242 Located in the Kroger plaza 517-439-1202 Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Featured Items: New and gently used items including Clothing for Men, Women and Children, Housewares, kitchen wares, home decor, furniture, books, electronics, jewelry, collectibles and much more. Donations are tax-deductible, always accepted and appreciated.

146 N Main St | Brooklyn MI (517) 592-8686 Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:30 till 5:00; Sat 10:00 till 4:00 pm Brooklyn’s Leading Fashionable Consignment Shop Closet Overload is a quality Consignment Boutique with high standards. We offer up-to-date new and used fashion and accessories. In order to do this we must be very selective. Closet Overload has 2000 square feet of space and has grown each and every year since opening in 1993. Check us out on the web at http://www.closetoverload.net/ for downloadable coupons 74

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A Lenawee county non-profit organization 795 Division Street | Adrian, MI 49221 (517)266-7002 Hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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Our creative contributor for this issue is Michelle from james-michelle.blogspot.com Here is what she had to say: James and I have been wanting a new headboard for a while now. However, the lack of funds has held us back. However, we got the brilliant idea to substitute some of the materials needed to make a headboard with things we already had.

2. Cut out a design or shape for top of headboard. James used different sized bowls to trace and make the round cuts. Using a box cutter would be best for this step.

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3. Lay cardboard shape over quilt batting and cut a 2 inch perimeter around cardboard.

4. Fold batting around cardboard edge and Tape batting around the cardboard. Less tension means fluffier headboard.

5. Take your fabric and iron out any creases you may have in it. (I usually skip this step when using material and always regret it in the end.)

6. Then lay headboard on fabric and cut 2 inch perimeter of fabric around headboard.

7. Fold over fabric around edge of headboard. pulling tight and using a staple gun, staple fabric through batting and cardboard. The starting points would be the top and bottom centers and working outward.

1. Take huge pieces of cardboard. Tape pieces of cardboard together. It would be best if you could find 1 piece of cardboard that was the right size instead of using 2 separate pieces like we had to. Measure ideal size of headboard and cut cardboard to appropriate size.

Then your done! Now, normally I would suggest using plywood instead of cardboard, but when that is all you have, you just have to improvise... :)

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees . Pat chicken dry; season. In large skillet, heat EVOO over high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until browned, 8 minutes. Turn over; cook until browned, 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add cauliflower and garlic to skillet. Cook until cauliflower begins to brown, 5 minutes. Top with chicken; bake until chicken is cooked through, 25 minutes.

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Italian Flag Chicken 8 cups stemmed, thinly-sliced kale 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 5 ounces shredded fontina cheese 6 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs.) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons EVOO Cook kale in pot of boiling, salted water for 5 minutes Drain and run under cold water. Squeeze dry and transfer to bowl Stir in tomatoes and cheese. Cut a deep pocket in center of each breast; stuff with kale mixture and season. Heat EVOO in skillet over medium hea Add chicken and cook until well browned, about 15 minutes.

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Pumpkin Quesadillas 2 cups canned pure pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cumin 8 8 inches flour tortillas

4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup vegetable oil

In bowl, stir pumpkin and cumin; season. Spread over 4 tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Top with remaining tortillas. In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-low. Cook quesadillas 1 at a time, turning once and adding more oil between batches, until browned, 3 minutes. Cut into wedges.

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Crock Pot Asian Broccoli and Beef 2 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 3 cups broccoli florets

2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1/3 cup dry roasted cashews, coarsely chopped 3 cups hot cooked cellophane noodles or black rice Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

1. Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 2-inch pieces. Place meat in a 4-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of the orange juice, the ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture over meat in cooker. 2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. If desired, stir in sesame oil. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Add broccoli to cooker. Cover and cook about 15 minutes more or just until broccoli is tender. 3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a medium bowl. Using two forks, break meat into smaller pieces. Add broccoli to meat in bowl; cover and keep warm. 4. For sauce, strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan. In a small bowl stir the water into cornstarch; stir into strained cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in orange marmalade and the remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice. 5. Add cashews and about half of the sauce to meat mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve over hot cooked noodles. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Pass the remaining sauce.

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Butternut Pudding Squash doesn’t always have to be savory. This Butternut Pudding shows squash’s sweet side.

2 10 ounce packages thawed frozen butternut squash puree 1 14 ounce can coconut milk 4 eggs 1/2 cup pure maple syrup whipped cream

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, though you may not know where your path will lead, you are deeply aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare your mind and body.

These are the times of year that you might need heating, cooling, both or nothing at all… all in one day!

Did You Know You should move a spare refrigerator out of the garage to an insulated basement or spare room. You’ll save money because the unit won’t have to work as hard to keep food cold.

Try this... Use your windows. This time of year you can sometimes go without heating and cooling by utilizing windows. Open them up to bring in warm sunshine and heat; close them to keep a space cooler during the day and insulated from cold air overnight.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no one will know who you truly are unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but allow others in by sharing some personal information.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, though you don’t shy away from challenges, you do know when to pick your battles. When something inconsequential comes up, just let it pass.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are on a roll, Aries, and now it is just a matter of maintaining the momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when a past conflict resurfaces, push it aside because that is ancient history. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you this fall.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are many opportunities within your reach, but you are not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Sagittarius when you get a spare moment.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let this person make his or her own choices. But this is what you have to do for lessons to be learned.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Others can see you haven’t been yourself lately, Gemini. So relax and take a break from something that’s been bothering you, and you will return to being your old self. You won’t be disappointed.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your eyes are bigger than your stomach at work, Aquarius. Delegate some tasks so everything goes smoothly and your project is completed on time. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Learning from your weaknesses can help you to grow stronger, Pisces. Accept a challenge that is presented, even if it scares you.

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