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DIY FLAIR WITH PAINTED JEANS TREATING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC DOGGY DIRECTION

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IN THIS ISSUE

10 Doggy Direction

From the Publisher

12 Local Woman

Good News

19 Careers for Consideration

Feature: CADL

20 Recipe

Feature: Fashion Trends

21 Fashion

Queen of the Road

23 Reflections

Lansing Happenings

24 Events

14 Tricia Zeman 22 DIY Flair with Painted Jeans 17 Treating the Opioid Epidemic

11 Financial Facts

26 My Community

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Fostering a Lifetime of Learning I’m a believer in lifelong learning. More than ever, education is critical. I consider the opportunities that abound for adults at seminars, conferences, short-term classes, community college courses and other opportunities as niche learning. It’s nice to know that if you feel a void in your understanding in almost any subject, there’s an option. These classes are shorter and less expensive and offer an opportunity to learn then earn right away.

students need to achieve minimum standards but stretch forward and compete in a global society; however, that’s going to take time, financial commitment and a lot of work on everyone’s part. I’m encouraged that this continues to be a topic of conversation that is getting attention.

and he end up with a bachelor’s degree in his late 30s. This illustrates that getting educated on the career path as needed can be quite beneficial.

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Going PRO, a campaign launched by the Michigan Economic Development Corp., is working to show the need and value of student engagement in the skilled trades. These messages are working to change the perception that all students must have a college education to be successful.

I love the idea that people who have a passion for education, community and children volunteer their time and efforts on school boards to help districts succeed. When I was a reporter, I covered many school board meetings. Although it’s difficult to remember the many topics, I truly recall the passion. School administrative issues are complicated. As we move into another school year, make a point of appreciating educators, supporting students and understanding how you can help make Michigan’s talent competitive in our country and the world. ■

There has been a lot of discussion regarding education at every level. We are worried about our investment in pre-K programs, K-12 districts and our educators. Our system of education in Michigan has been a battle. Announcements that our test scores are low, our commitment to funding is one of the worst in the country and kids are suffering because of it make it an important topic and difficult to solve. Although this isn’t a simple issue, I know that it is difficult for students to focus on learning when there aren’t resources. I’m anxious to see how learning will change over the next few years. In the classroom,

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When I completed my education in the early 1990s, I took a position making $7.25 per hour as a reporter for a daily newspaper. My youngest brother went to a technical school for a quarter of the time and went straight into a position making nearly $60,000. As excited and happy as I was for my sibling, it was shocking to me that there was a way to begin a career without a four-year degree. I just didn’t understand it at the time. Since then, his career in electrical engineering has grown

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Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts has named Cindy Bowen as the 2018 General Manager of the Year among all Crowne Plazas in the Americas. Bowen oversees the brand’s 212-room business hotel and upscale conference center at 925 S. Creyts Road in Lansing.

“ATHENAPowerLink is an invaluable resource for women business owners in the Lansing region by empowering leadership and supporting entrepreneurship,” said Palmer. “I look forward to working with the advisory panel to take our business to the next level and help navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with managing growth as a smallbusiness owner.” “Curvaceous Lingerie believes that every woman out there is curvaceous, whether you’re size zero or 24,” said Palmer. “Everyone has curves, and we are here to empower every woman to feel great about themselves.” ■

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FEATURE What a wonderful summer it’s been! Our library branches have been filled with families spending time together reading, doing crafts and enjoying exciting live events. But as much as we adore our Michigan summers, those long days will soon come to an end. I love this time of year because returning to the old routines of school, meal planning and getting kids back on track for earlier bedtimes promotes familiarity. Kids look forward to reconnecting with old friends and teachers at school. But a new school year means a new schedule, so it’s a perfect time to start mapping out some new educational goals and habits.

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For example, most parents have probably heard that reading aloud for at least 20-30 minutes every day is the secret sauce for helping kids succeed in school and in life. But what if your evening routine gets too hectic for all that reading? Try breaking up those reading minutes into shorter blocks. Slipping in a 10-minute reading time at the breakfast table could be a way to help your family accomplish your reading goals. Read from a joke book, a book about animals or some topic you may not usually read about. If your kids are under age 6, find

reading ideas at readaloud.org. For kids in kindergarten and first grade, check out the Family Literacy Calendar at inghamisd.org, or pick up a copy at any Capital Area District Libraries branch. Teens and adults also benefit from setting some education goals. CADL members can take advantage of our subscription to Lynda.com, an online tool for learning new skills at your own pace. Want to become an Excel 2013 Microsoft Office specialist? Your CADL card unlocks access to hours of expert video tutorials. I recently improved my HTML coding skills with a Lynda.com course. You also can access language learning, test preparation, subscriptions to valuable databases and much more, all without spending a dime! CADL’s educational and lifelong learning resources can help you and your family reach your educational goals — and they’re only a click away. Get your CADL card at cadl.org/card and get started at cadl.org/learn. ■ Marisela Garza spends her time at CADL developing the youth collection and promoting Early Literacy initiatives throughout Ingham County. She has been a librarian for 11 years and loves reading children’s graphic novels and nonfiction.

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FALL 2019 FASHION TRENDS BY ERIN HAGEN

Fashion – even the word makes some people cringe. For some, it can be hard to understand. For others, it's way too much work. If you’re someone who likes to put yourself ahead of the curve, it can mean taking yourself out of your comfort zone and wearing something you have never seen anyone else wear. That’s me. When it comes to sharing my thoughts publicly, I can be shy and timid; but when it comes to clothes, I can be risky, daring and brave – a completely different person. That’s what I love about clothes; you can play dress-up and be someone else for a while. It allows me to express myself through a completely different medium. Fashion and trends have always been a hobby I’ve enjoyed. I loved watching the Paris and New York fashion weeks; not only was the fashion amazing, but so was the music. This obsession is what led me into my profession of styling and personal shopping. This fall is exciting to me because it calls upon a time in fashion of which I am particularly fond – the1980s and early 1990s. Everything was overscaled with bright colors and bold patterns. There were big shoulder pads and baggy jackets with wild prints, cinched in with a belt to show off the waist. Go big or go home, right?! Neon is one of my hands-down favorites for fall. It’s a great splash of color with any monochromatic look. My staple purchase for fall was a pair of neon scrappy heels. I can wear them with jeans and a white T-shirt or for a fun night out with a little black dress. It’s an unexpected pop of color to add to any wardrobe. And if you thought animal prints were gone, think again. Fall trends are full of zebra, snake, tiger and, of course, cheetah spots. In fact, mixing animal prints and neon is the piéce de résistance. It reminds me of the punk era. Animal prints are edgy and primitive. When mixed with sporty and fun neon colors of pink, green and yellow, it’s a match made in heaven. A fun side pony, black combat boots, leather jacket, animal-print tee or a great old concert tee and you're set for a night out with friends. The best thing for me about clothes is that they are supposed to be fun. I always recommend to my clients to pick up one key trending piece and mixing it in their wardrobe in different ways. Even if you have an animal-print tee from last season, throw it on with some black combat boots or a neon jacket and you are ahead of the curve. ■ A Michigan State University graduate, Erin Hagen is one of the buyers for East Lansing Threads and loves all things related to fashion. Follow her on Instagram @greatlakes_sooner.

AUGUST 2019

QUEEN OF THE ROAD

YOUR GUT BY LISA ALLEN-KOST

I must admit, I am a huge coffee junkie. I know where to find it and how to grind it, but I’ve never known coffee as I should, until today. Like an old friend, coffee picks me up when my feet are dragging and helps me “rally” when I need it the most. But my cozy caffeine relationship is over.

Coffee, I have discovered, is highly acidic. Yes, I will admit, I knew coffee derives its taste and complexity from acid, but I did not know that where the beans are grown, and at what altitude, and how they are processed can all effect the taste of a good cup of coffee. But what tastes great on the lips, however, may not be the best thing for your hips – or your gut. The bag of “Peruvian” coffee I recently nabbed at a discount supermarket chain (I know, I know) taught me a valuable lesson by leaving me with world-class heartburn for three days.

friend who I had started my morning with for years, I was shocked to learn I really knew nothing about her.

Only I did not know the heartburn came from the coffee. I was convinced the acid was the result of the entire pizza I ate (gluten-free, of course) or the whole bag of Haribo candy I devoured before checking out at World Market. I was wrong. The heartburn was so intense, I had to sit up and watch “Friends” reruns until 2 a.m. What was happening? Pizza does not usually make me sick, and candy’s sugar buzz wears off fairly quick.

The answer is no. The question in life is to ask yourself, or better yet ask your gut, is “what is the best course of action?”

But something was off, and my gut knew it. After removing any and all acid from my food sources, only one culprit remained: the new bag of sophisticated, high-altitude, medium roast, worldly Peruvian coffee. So, I Googled coffee, and was fascinated by what I found. Not only can acid levels vary from coffee to coffee, but everything from where the beans are grown, or if they are “air-dried” or not, light or dark, or coarsely or finely ground changes the levels of acidity. After learning about my

And once the pearly gates of my coffee conundrum opened, I began to question all of my relationships. If I don’t know coffee, then who else in my daily life am I taking for granted? Maybe coffee was just the tip of the iceberg. Do I really know my husband the way I should? Are there other things I am doing that are also unhealthy for me? Will I have to give up the coffee that gives me so much joy?

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” So, my gut tells me, I don’t need to give up my cherished addiction, I just need to find the right coffee. If I follow my intuition, it will always lead me to the right conclusion. Coffee on, my friends! ■

Lisa Allen-Kost grew up as an “Army Brat,” has lived abroad and is always eager to book her next trip — no matter the destination. When she is not traveling, Allen-Kost calls Okemos home, where she lives with her husband, Jim, and their children.

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LANSING HAPPENINGS

IS SCHOOL

R E A L LY E V E R O U T ? BY MELIK BROWN

Here’s the thing though: We’ve been trained since preschool that learning mostly happens in a classroom setting. My question is why?

There came a point when I was producing and hosting a live call-in talk show on Lansing’s public access channel that I transitioned from acknowledging my ignorance to embracing it. I realized that being ignorant shouldn’t have a negative connotation. There’s no way you can know everything. It was exciting to know I could learn something about something daily. I tried to find cool and unique things that had to do with metro Lansing that you wouldn’t necessarily see on the local news or find through other outlets. I enjoyed sharing my newfound knowledge about the city with others.

Think about how much children learn from the time they are born until preschool – and that learning happens even when you don’t force it. Our house is full of hugs and “love yous.” I tell my 20-month-old toddler all day that I love him. He doesn’t seem to know to say it back. However, there was this one time when I was in the turn lane attempting to make a proper left-hand turn at a traffic light at an upcoming intersection. The little one was in the vehicle with me. Suddenly a big ol’ SUV began a left-hand turn into a parking lot from the right-hand lane. They encroached so quickly and suddenly that in order to avoid a collision with that vehicle I found myself in the opposing lane facing a huge truck. After a couple of well-timed zigzags and me letting out a loud F-bomb, I avoided a collision. Immediately with gusto, Lord Raiden expertly repeated that F-bomb in his adorable baby voice.

Then he started doing it quite often. … In public. … To people just wanting to say hi to him. So many awkward moments. Funny what they learn, eh? Luckily that only lasted a few weeks. Watching all three of my kids experience their different levels of enlightenment, I have a renewed excitement about challenging myself to always be learning. To always be trying new things. I can’t say that sometimes it doesn’t come with its challenges, but that is part of the excitement. For me, witnessing the exuberance of a young person conquering a learning threshold is contagiously exhilarating. I want to share in that level of thoughtfulness and wonder. I’m just here to remind you that school is always in session – and watch what you say. ■ Melik Brown is a Lansing resident most known for #LansingMade, with a mission to highlight the positive, initiate enlightening conversation and bring people together. Melik has a family of five plus one dog. He enjoys spending time with good people

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DOGS NEED D I RECTION TOO BY JILL BAILEY

In honor of back-to-school time, let’s learn about how amazing our furry friends are. They are our companions, members of our families and our best friends. We’ve talked about so many ways to train them and work with them to make our lives coexist in the best way. However, what we haven’t talked about is how dogs go above and beyond and how they have literally helped save the lives of so many people. There are bomb-sniffing dogs that keep us safe, there are veteran assistance dogs, bedbug-detection dogs, and therapy and emotional support dogs of all kinds. I’ve even read stories of dogs that have recognized dangerously low blood sugar in their humans and heard stories of dogs that have detected cancer. There are countless stories about brave dogs. I am thankful for all the dogs that have helped people get through each day and to all the humans who have trained them. There are so many organizations out there – too many to mention here – that have saved lives or just helped someone to live theirs without fear. The attachment between a human and their furry companion runs deep. The love they show us is

unconditional. If you are in need, or know someone who is, check online for an organization that offers dogs for the specific need you are looking for and be sure to check with your local shelters. When it comes to learning, we need to remember that our dogs need to go to school, too. People ask me if it is really necessary to take their dog to a training class. I believe it is. Socialization is so important, and you can get so much of it by taking a training class. Your dog will not only be exposed to other dogs in a safe environment, but also to other people, adults and kids. For a puppy, the sounds and smells at class are an introduction to new things. The more you can introduce and expose your puppy to, the better off it will be as an adult. Remember, never force your puppy into anything. You are simply offering another environment for them to experience and investigate with your guidance and encouragement. Socialization is imperative to your puppy’s growth process and it must be done right; this goes for older dogs as well. As you continue training and canine life skills for your dog, remember to have fun and stay positive – and your dog will too. ■ Jill Bailey has a lifelong love of dogs and has been a certified trainer for several years. Visit caninecoaches.com for more information.

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WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Can you enjoy summer activities and still maintain your budget? Yes! Even though it’s summer and the potential opportunities to overspend seem endless, it’s a good idea to continue to maintain your budget. By doing a little research and discussing the options with your family, you may be surprised at how many opportunities for low-cost summer fun there are in the community.

What’s on your summer bucket list? Sit down with your family and come up with a list of things you would like to do this summer. Is there a place your family really wants to go? A weekend (or longer) trip you want to take? Once you have your list, estimate the costs associated with each trip, event or activity, and talk through what options will fit into your summer budget. Maybe it’s one big trip and several local, free activities. Or maybe you take several shorter day trips instead of one longer, more expensive excursion.

How to find free summer activities After you figure out your summer trips, you may still have some days to fill. There are a lot of fun activities

you can do with your family that are free or low-cost. Here are some resources to consider: • Local colleges: Take a look at these websites for activities and events hosted by local schools. They often host activities that are open to the public and free. • Libraries: Many community libraries have summer reading programs and other free activities, such as movie nights. • Community summer concerts: Many cities, townships and counties host free concerts during the summer. Check parks and recreation sites for details. • Farmers' markets: These are free to attend and are a great source of fresh, local produce that is often sold at a lower cost than at grocery stores.

Look outside your door There also are many activities you can do in your own backyard, spending little or no money. Here are a few ideas:

• Create bubbles • Take a family walk or bike ride • Play in the sprinkler • Take a hike at a local park

• Make a time capsule • Visit a beach • Host a bake sale or lemonade stand • Plan a game day or night • Work on a puzzle • Play outdoor games, such as tag or hide-and-seek • Have a picnic

You can ensure this summer will be fun and affordable by finding activities everyone will enjoy. If you decide to take a trip, you can keep your wallet happy by planning ahead. To save for more extensive summer travels, consider opening a savings account and get the entire family involved in contributing to this goal. Michigan State University Federal Credit Union offers multiple ways to save money, including savings accounts that can be named for your goals, automatic transfers of funds into savings accounts and a mobile app to keep track of your savings. Give us a call, stop by any branch or visit msufcu.org to learn more. ■

Deidre Davis is the chief marketing officer at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact Deidre at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONIST DISCOVERS HER PASSION

BY KYLE DOWLING Amy Berry works in the Wetlands and Streams Unit of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy as policy coordinator. In this role, she supports programs and educates stakeholders on wetlands protection. “I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in environmental science and management,” said Berry. “And I was in private consulting for 12 years before working for the state.” Berry is married with two children, a boy and a girl, both now in their teens. She also channeled her passion for dance into becoming a Zumba instructor. “I always liked dance, up until sixth grade when other things got in the way,” explained Berry. “After I had my kids, I wanted to do something to take care of myself, so I looked in the Holt community section and saw that there were some Zumba classes. This was around 2008 and Zumba was new at the time. I’d never 12 AUGUST 2019

heard of it, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I went to the class by myself, and that one class changed my life.” Berry made a lot of friends at the class and became closer to her instructor. After six to eight months of classes, her instructor asked if Berry if she would be interested in getting licensed to teach her own classes. In 2009, she took the one-day course necessary for becoming an instructor. “I was very nervous for my first couple classes,” Berry said. “But it was fun connecting with students and seeing them improve. Zumba is great, even for beginners, because it’s not about doing it perfectly. It’s about having fun and moving around, and that’s one of the things that I love most about Zumba.” Berry’s pastime has become a hit with her family as well, and the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree.

“Zumba and dance in general have become a great passion of mine,” said Berry. “And now my daughter is taking her own dance lessons, and I’ve been helping at her studio as the backstage and costume manager. I love it because I get to be around dance and get to spend time with my daughter.” According to Berry, you may not know it yet, but Zumba could be just what you need in life. “I encourage everyone to try Zumba or any dance,” Berry said. “The nature of Zumba is social and it’s a community feel. It’s something that you can do with and meet a bunch of new people in an upbeat setting. It’s also something that lets people loosen up. They don’t have to think about work or home for an hour or so, and just get their bodies moving.” Be sure to check out Berry’s Facebook page for classes at facebook.com/ZumbawithAmyBerry/ or visit Zumba.com to search your area for classes. ■

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WITH PURPOSE Tricia Zeman’s classroom is a tool to build trust and engagement

BY ALICIA FRANK The role our educators play in students’ lives is one that is unforgettable. When we think back on our school days, most of us have a favorite teacher that made some type of impact in our lives. They taught us to appreciate books, maybe even art, or sparked a love for a specific subject that we’ve turned into a successful career. It’s often a teacher who touches our lives and leaves an everlasting impact, but it’s so rare that we tell them about the positive role they played in our childhoods. They may get a shout out at graduation or a Starbucks gift card at the end of the year. Those little kudos can not only help make that teacher’s day, but they can also be a reassurance that their efforts and endeavors made an impact. A teacher is someone who has dedicated his or her life to helping our future become a brighter one.

to keep the students involved. She noted that the children love to lead discussions because it interests them and ultimately keeps them learning. “I used to be all about the curriculum and standards, but I now realize building trust and relationships helps me teach better,” Zeman explained. “It changes every year. It’s a new challenge, so I’m never bored and always learning.”

Zeman recently was named the Region 6 Teacher of the Year – a position she hopes to use to advocate for state-level instructional changes for teachers and student improvements. She wants to encourage teacher adequacy to empower improvement and to help more teachers to use their experiences and strategies in the classroom.

Tricia Zeman, third grade teacher at Sycamore Elementary and Region 6 Teacher of the Year, aims to make an impact in the lives of the children who fill her classroom each year. She has dedicated the last 17 years to educating youth and building meaningful relationships. “My favorite thing is making an impact on the children – relationships and knowing I made a difference while making school a positive experience for the kids,” Zeman said. To say Zeman is passionate about education is an understatement. As a mom and educator, Zeman realizes that every student is different. From their abilities to their backgrounds, every child needs something different to be successful. Her energetic, flexible and fun style of teaching is studentcentered because she wants to reach the children. As a child herself, Zeman struggled with reading comprehension and was forced to teach herself. Wanting to change this for other kids, Zeman is there for her students to help and support them in whatever they need. On average, Zeman teaches a class size of 24 students and is known to bust a rhyme (rap) in class to help keep them engaged with the material being taught. Zeman also works to offer up creative solutions, group work, discussions and challenges Zeman keeps her class engaged with fun activities

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“I am very honored and blessed,” Zeman said. “It’s a positive affirmation that helped me realize my impact on the community, and I’m excited to be a part of future changes.” On top of her daily teaching duties, Zeman is the third grade curriculum leader for Holt Public Schools, where she plans and leads professional development with all grade-level teachers across the district. She serves on several leadership teams and committees that include developing and revising curriculum and designing districtwide assessments. She is a mentor-teacher throughout the district and for the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education. She is known for providing support to fellow teachers through training, modeling and instructional coaching. Zeman obtained her bachelor’s degree in childhood development as well as a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from MSU. She earned her master’s degree in education from Walden University. She also is a mom to two boys and a wife of 16 years. Zeman enjoys traveling, spending time with her family at their cottage in northern Michigan, watching her kids play sports, reading and – of course – kickball at recess. ■

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Alicia Frank is a journalism graduate of the University of Akron and is now residing in Mason. When not playing with her yorkie poo, she enjoys her coral reef tank and all things fitness related.

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EPIDEMIC Doctor: Following guidelines, identifying risk factors result in safe use of medication BY RICH ADAMS The statistics are shocking. Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In an article for Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, it was reported that from 1999-2017, almost 400,000 people died from an overdose involving any opioid, including both prescription and illicit opioids. Dr. David Best, of Best Medical Services in Traverse City, serves on the Michigan Osteopathic Association Safe Opioid Task Force, which is working to reduce opioid-related deaths. There were five items of discussion the task force focused on and determined help achieve that goal: • • • • •

First things first – prevent death with opioid- overdose antidote naloxone. Stabilize addiction with medicationassisted treatment. Establish long-term person-centered treatment goals for successful recovery. Change opioid prescribing practices. Shrink the supply of and demand for illicit drugs.

What makes opioids so addicting is the medication not only affects the pain receptors, but also the regions in the brain that control reward, decision-making and impulse control. In cases of addition, the drug becomes the most important factor in a patient’s life and has a negative effect on the other aspects of his or her life, said Best, who is board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine. “Ten to 20% of the population will have a greater likelihood of developing an opioid use disorder, which is about the same percentage of people who drink alcohol that will develop an alcohol use disorder,” Best said. There are safe ways to use opioids to reduce pain.

Best said physicians treating patients with severe or chronic pain should follow the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. “Assess the pain severity and make sure a detailed history and physical is obtained,” Best stated. “Is the injury or pain condition severe enough to warrant using a high-risk medication for pain management?” Best explained the best practice would be to consider other treatment options, such as nonopioid pain medications or nonmedication strategies, including physical therapy, injections, osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic treatment or acupuncture. Best also said physicians should use a risk assessment tool to ensure the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. “I used the DIRE score risk tool, which stands for diagnosis, intractability, risk and efficacy,” Best explained. “A score ranging between 7 and 21 can be obtained from asking seven separate questions. A score of 14 or higher would be where the benefit likely outweighs the risk. It’s also important that patients do not have unrealistic expectations. “Patients need to be aware that complete elimination of the pain is not the goal,” Best noted. “Rather, getting the patient to a point where they can function in their daily activities and have improved quality of life is the goal.” If it is determined opioids are the solution, Best said doctors need to go “low and slow,” prescribing less than a seven-day supply of medication for acute pain and reassess the situation before renewing the prescription. For chronic pain, an assessment every one to three months will help guide a safe treatment plan. Best said measures must be taken to ensure a patient is not obtaining opioids from another physician, which can be achieved through a drugmonitoring program such as the Michigan Automated Prescription System. He also said the state mandates the patient sign an opioid consent form before

receiving the medication, and a separate controlled substance agreement should be reviewed and agreed upon prior to a prescription being written. “Urine or saliva drug testing should be done at least one time per year and more frequently based on risk assessment,” Best said. “Pill counts are another compliance monitoring tool and should be requested if there is suspected diversion or a report of medication misuse.” Best said, in some cases, the pain becomes so intense that a patient has thoughts of suicide. “This is where empathy is very important,” he said. “Having a nonjudgmental approach is key and much appreciated by the patients.” He said more work needs to be done and, through education, “more people can gain a better understanding about opioid prescriptions and the risk versus benefit discussion that need to occur for all prescribing” opioids.

Where to seek help: Call the Michigan Substance Abuse Hotline at (800) 662-HELP (4357) Go to michigan.gov/ opioids/0,9238,7-377-88140---,00.html for a list of licensed treatment facilities by county. ■ Rich Adams is a communications specialist at M3 Group and was a print and broadcast journalist for more than four decades. When he is not watching his beloved Chicago Cubs, he is counting the days until spring training begins. AUGUST 2019

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A MASTER IN THE MAKING Johnson wrenches her way into the male-dominated field of plumbing BY CATIE EDDY

It may be surprising to hear that being a plumber is a fantastic career for consideration. There is job security: Everyone needs a plumber every once in a while.

“The fact that I get to meet so many different people and see them as they are; I mean you’re going into their safe place, their home, so you’re really seeing them,” she said.

Ana Lisa Johnson graduated from high school just two years ago and is well on her way to becoming a certified plumber.

Taking it a step further, Johnson is hoping to start her own business someday. Her mother is the main inspiration for this dream. Having a mother who started her own business, Johnson grew up with that influence, helping with the farm business from an early age.

“I love the fun of it,” Johnson said when asked why she chose this field. “The problem-solving, every day being different, it is never boring.”

Johnson attended the Greater Michigan Construction Academy for plumbing straight out of high school and now is working with master plumbers, as well as tackling some jobs on her own. She now works for the Meridian Co. in East Lansing.

Johnson wishes to keep up the trend by having a business to share with her own family and hopefully pass it down to her own children. But right now, she is just focusing on the journeyman test for becoming certified. “It’s a far-off dream right now.” Johnson said about having her own business someday. “I have to become a master plumber first!” Becoming a master plumber is the next step up from being certified; however, Johnson has plenty of encouragement in her endeavors. Besides her mom, her boss is another person who inspires her.

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“Jim Phillipich and the other master plumbers here inspire me to go above and beyond with each project,” Johnson said, “not only to make it work but to make it look professional.” When asked if she had any advice for woman with dreams of delving into a male-dominated field, she had a couple tips. “Go for it. There are always stories that the guys aren’t going to let you do what you want to do,” Johnson said. “They’re going to put you down because you’re a woman. That hasn’t been my experience at the Meridian Co. The guys stood behind me and helped me get to where I am. They were very supportive. Don’t be afraid of it, just do it. “

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And another piece of advice: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all work as a team here, and that is how it should be,” said Johnson. “The best businesses are run by teams not individuals.” ■

Caitie Eddy is a freelance writer based in East Lansing, Michigan. She is an alum from Lansing Community College and is planning to continue her studies in art history and writing.

AUGUST 2019

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Sometimes you just need to take away the stress of a good recipe. It doesn’t need 20 ingredients, and it doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, rather than making something over a hot oven today, choose to relax and enjoy a beverage instead.

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● 6 cups lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite Zero) ● ¾ cup raspberry vodka

DIRECTIONS In a half-gallon jar or container, mix in the three ingredients in the order given. Stir with a spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed in. Keep stored in the fridge, serve when ready. Garnished with fresh lemon and raspberries. Enjoy! ■ Cathy Blatnik grew up in Maryland, but has lived in Michigan for almost 17 years with her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, adult daughter and a son in high school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in Cathy’s “Kitchen.”

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WHAT TO DO 1. Come up with an idea to paint on the jean pocket. It could be flowers, clouds, rainbows, animals or cartoon characters. The options are endless. 2. Place tape around the jean pocket to keep unwanted paint away from areas it shouldn’t go. 3. Chalk can be used to plan out the design on the pocket before painting. 4. Begin painting. 5. Allow the denim to dry completely before removing tape. 6. Apply added coats of paint as needed. ■ Jeanette Wummel is a graphic design specialist at M3 Group. She loves all things whimsical and geeky. She enjoys creating art in all medias. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her rescue dog, Peaches.

REFLECTIONS If you have concerns about your child’s social or organizational skills, mention it to the teacher early on. A lot can be done at school to help children build better habits or warm up to other kids. An email sent the first week or two after school starts, introducing yourself to the teacher and voicing your concerns, is a good idea. If it’s middle or high school, reach out to the guidance counselor. In the meantime, help where you can.

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WITH A CLEAN SLATE Starting the school year is a lot like being handed a clean slate, especially for anyone heading to a new school. If you have a child in that situation, consider explaining that this is an opportunity for making good friends, earning respect and establishing sound habits. If your kiddo is a newbie, chances are no one knows whether he or she had been shy or outgoing, or a model citizen – or not so much. A new school is an opportunity for kids to make fresh starts within the

constructs of who they are and how they want to be seen. Finding a supportive way to point out to your child that no one knows he or she fell off the stage at last year’s holiday pageant can go a long way in confidence-building. But even going back to the same school – or progressing grades with kids they already know – is a chance to start again. And every kid deserves to be reminded of it.

Have your children dump all their backpack contents on their bed. Teach them to categorize supplies and belongings into biggies like books, folders and notebooks; personal items like lip balm and tissues; and smaller essentials like pencils and pens. Buy your kiddo a pencil bag or change purse and encourage them to put it in the same place within his or her backpack every time. Making use of the backpack’s inner pockets consistently prevents everything from plummeting down to the depths where it’s harder to find when needed. And knowing your child isn’t lugging around unneeded items can help alleviate your concerns about undue back and shoulder stress. Good luck this school year to you and your kids. May every slate be clean! ■ Teece Aronin is a writer and career coach. She works with individuals from all walks of life, including persons with disabilities and career-changers. Contact her at teecearonin8 @gmail.com, and read her blog, Chipped Demitasse, at chippeddemitasse.blogspot.com.

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Renegade Theatre Festival, Lansing

Mason Sun Dried Music Fest, Mason

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Art Feast, Lansing

Michigan Chicken Wing Festival, Lansing

Free Lunch Friday is the first Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pass out your business cards, shop the sales and enjoy lunch. Please RSVP to let them know how much food to prepare. The event is on Eventbrite. Visit kelliesconsignments.com for more information.

AUG. 2 The Aimcriers at Lansing Brewing Co., Lansing The Aimcriers are a mid-Michigan band with both roots in the Mitten and across the United States. Fueled by weekly jam sessions, they take their swings through original tunes and obscure covers on small stages and bigger festival events throughout Michigan. Visit Lansing Brewing Co. on Facebook for this event and more.

AUG. 2-3 Lansing JazzFest, Lansing

Located in Old Town, the annual Lansing JazzFest’s multiple stages offer outstanding talent from local favorites to regional and national acts. Visit jazzlansing.com for more information.

AUG. 9-11 Mint Festival, St. Johns

Arts and crafts, a flea market, food concessions, a parade, four sports tournaments, free entertainment, a quilt show, a car show, and more will be featured. Visit clintoncountychamber.org/mint/ for more information.

Potter Park Zoo is offering an opportunity for families and small groups to come experience the zoo after dark. On Aug. 10, arrive at the zoo at 6 p.m. and stay all the way until 9:30 a.m. Contact the zoo’s education department at (517) 342-2713.

The Lansing Flow Fest is an all rap and hip-hop show held outdoors at Adado Riverfront Park in downtown Lansing. Like Lansing Flow Fest on Facebook to keep up with the event or visit mediamessengers.org/flowfest for more information.

The Lansing Renegade Theatre Festival in Old Town exists to produce a free theater festival open to all established theater organizations and individual theatre artists for both youth and adults. Visit renegadetheatrefestival.org for more information.

This free music event features many bands, food vendors, a beer and wine refreshment tent, and a variety of items for sale in the streets of Mason, next to the Ingham County Courthouse. Visit masonchamber.org for more information.

Erin Coburn has captivated her audiences since a young age with her prowess on guitar, her powerful vocals and bringing her own style of rock with blues influences into the 21st century. Visit Lansing Brewing Co. on Facebook for this event and more.

Art Feast returns to Old Town to celebrate mobile vendors. Artists from across the state rally on Turner Street to bring you a wide variety of handmade goods. Visit iloveoldtown.org for more information.

This event is designed to share the sport of hot-air ballooning with the Greater Lansing area while providing an opportunity to contribute to local nonprofit organizations. Visit greaterlansingballoonfestival.com for more information.

The fifth annual festival benefits the Against All Odds Foundation, which supports cancer patients and survivors. Visit michiganchickenwingfestival.com for more information. ■

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MY COMMUNITY OLD TOWN’S SCRAPFEST CREATES A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE Scrapfest came to Old Town July 13-14 with amazing works of art all made from scrap metal by artists who were given just two weeks to create a masterpiece. The free event also featured music, education and food. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the art went to Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center. ■ PHOTOS PROVIDED

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The Lansing Board of Water & Light and Impression 5 Science Center celebrated the 26th annual Adopt A River event on May 11 at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing. This year’s event theme celebrated “Power to the Pollinators.” Hundreds of volunteers gathered to help make Lansing beautiful by cleaning up the Grand and Red Cedar rivers along the 10.2mile Lansing River Trail and planting native pollinators. ■ PHOTOS PROVIDED

A family volunteers on-site as part of the event

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This year’s kid-friendly environmental fair will showcase exhibitors including the BWL’s Peregrine Falcon Program

Youth volunteers planted native pollinators

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE AMANDA DEFREES

NICOLE JAMIESON, NP Nicole Jamieson attended the Michigan State University College of Nursing and graduated in 1994 as a registered nurse. In 1996, she began the Master of Nursing program and by 1998 became certified as a family nurse practitioner. Since graduation, Jamieson has worked in family practice, internal medicine and in 2000 joined the team at Alliance Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jamieson enjoys working with women of all different age groups and helping them to realize how they can improve their lives through healthy living. She has a strong commitment to breast health and has walked in three Susan G. Komen three-day events – A Walk for the Cure.

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Amanda Defrees manages MSU Federal Credit Union’s (MSUFCU) Farm Lane Branch. Her responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day branch operations as well as training, coaching, and empowering employees to live out the mission of the credit union. Defrees holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cornerstone University. She currently volunteers at MSU Safe Place, Hope Against Trafficking and the Firecracker Foundation.

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Marlaine Teahan leads the trusts and estates department at Fraser Trebilcock and is the past chair of the probate and estate planning section of the State Bar of Michigan. With over 30 years of experience as an attorney, Teahan works closely with individuals and families to create estate plans fitting each client's unique situation. She was selected as one of the Top 30 Women in the Law, Class of 2018 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and as one of Super Lawyers’ Top 100 Attorneys in Michigan and Top 50 Female Attorneys in Michigan. For 2019, she was Best Lawyer’s choice for Lansing’s Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year.

Jolee Hamlin is the associate director of Public Service for Capital Area District Libraries (CADL), a 13-branch system serving Ingham and part of Eaton counties. Her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University was awarded with highest honors, while her advanced degree in Information and library sciences was awarded by the University of Michigan. Hamlin brings close to 30 years of library experience to the community. In her current position at CADL, she has been instrumental in launching and overseeing projects such as the Library of Things, the Capital Area One Book project, the new Mobile Library, the Connections in Corrections program, Summer Reading and many more.

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