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FROM THE PUBLISHER at you if you suggest redirecting energy toward today’s project, reminding you that this year is effectively over. As much as I appreciate this forward thinking, it’s important to keep in mind that problems often follow you from one calendar year to the next.
Are you ready for fall? We have embarked on the most wonderful time of the year, the fall season: bring on the bulky sweaters, cool nights and beautiful foliage. There’s a visual difference when the seasons advance, but have you ever paid attention to how people’s actions change as well? I’m not sure if it’s because we’re seeking the best Halloween costumes or binge shopping to prepare for the holidays — either way, you can be sure that people tend to act differently. I think you can divide people into three camps during this time of year. The first camp is those who are just now realizing that they’re entering the last quarter of the year without achieving all their professional or personal goals. They are talking
faster, moving at a quicker pace and mumbling to themselves about how the year got away from them. In their panic, it appears from a distance that they have even developed a small twitch. When you run into these folks this fall, be prepared for short bursts of conversation that may or may not include pleas for support. The second camp is full of what I consider to be coasters; they hit the last quarter of the month, figure that the year is over and shift their lofty sights to the upcoming year. There simply isn’t enough time to make a difference this year so why fight Father Time. You can recognize these people as they stare out into the great unknown, trying to generate perspective and ideas. They may snap
The third camp is comprised of those who have shifted one day from panic attacks to vision and strategy building. That’s me as, frankly, I can’t believe we’re entering this final quarter; I feel tremendous pressure to still fulfill the goals for this year while building a strategy for 2018. Part of my problem is that I want to add new projects to next year’s agenda while still evaluating my current endeavors. Whatever camp you fall into, I hope you’re living the remainder of the year to its fullest potential while carving out time to think and talk strategy. Stay tuned for a big event that we are adding next year for the Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine readership family. The details are getting worked out, but I think you’ll be just as excited as we are. Have a great October!
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FORMER ARTPRIZE PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION COMING TO LANSING RIVER TRAIL Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero unveiled a new public art installation generously funded by the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (GLCVB) Greater Lansing Destination Development Foundation and LEAP gifted to the city on Aug. 15. Sign Language, designed by Lansing-based visual strategist and designer Ben Graham, explores the social construction of meaning using traditional communication symbols, and was featured at ArtPrize in 2015.
to the artist, Ben Graham, for his ingenuity and creativity.” Graham’s intent is to encourage the community to interact with the piece and each other and to become more intently aware of our collective impact on shaping common symbols. The Sign Language installation is comprised of seven individual signs, which are placed on Lansing’s River Trail beginning at Impression 5 and stretching north along the river. Sign Language, designed by Lansing-based visual strategist and designer Ben Graham.
“The city is thrilled to be adding this unique piece to Lansing’s public art collection as part of our targeted economic development and placemaking efforts,” said Mayor Bernero. “Thanks to our partners at LEAP for facilitating this acquisition, to our friends at the GLCVB for this wonderful gift, and
“My installation, Sign Language, is a positive, uplifting statement which engages its audience and the general public directly, on many levels and adapts beautifully to its site,” said Graham. “The viewers, taking selfies, sharing moments and creating memories with the artwork, are an important component of this work. I am thrilled to have Sign Language on permanent display in my adopted hometown.”
MCLAREN GREATER LANSING EMPLOYEES HONORED WITH 2017 OUTSTANDING HISPANIC/LATINO CAREGIVER AWARDS Dr. Linda Mercado Peterson, MD, chief medical officer at McLaren Greater Lansing, has been recognized by the Lansing Latino Health Alliance (LLHA) with the 2017 Distinguished Achievement Award, which recognizes a Latino health care worker that has given back to the Lansing community as a leader, mentor and caregiver. Rich Pulido, registered radiologic technologist, has been recognized for the 2017 Outstanding Latino Caregiver Award, given annually to a caregiver that has made a significant difference in the life of a
Rich Pulido, registered radiologic technologist with President/CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing, Tom Mee.
patient, exceeded expectations in carrying out their responsibilities and demonstrated professionalism in the workplace. Dr. Peterson was exclusively selected by the LLHA, and Pulido was nominated by a fellow coworker for exemplifying excellence in professional areas. Since 2003, the Alliance has informed the community and policy makers of health discrepancies and health needs of Latinos, has advocated for change and improvement, and has testified before legislative committees on these issues.
MICHIGAN CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WELCOMES NEW 7(A) LENDING TEAM Mark Williams, president of Michigan Certified Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce Christine Polhamus as senior associate - 7(a) Lending. Steve Pricco was also announced as the director. Both come to MCDC with more than 25 years in banking focused primarily on government guaranteed lending programs.
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is exposure. To overcome setbacks in exposure, Willis stays active in the community, and word of mouth from clients is a huge help. When the going gets tough, Willis turns to her family for inspiration and support. “I have a great support system with my husband and children,” she said. “My husband and I are a great team.” MPE is not the only way Willis stretches her business intellect. She’s a member of the Greater Lansing News Boys Association and the Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce (LBCC); she instructs for the Young Entrepreneur Academy, an organization for children that inspire to become business owners, as well as one recently joined the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Her dedication to learning and natural business savvy has won her various awards, such as The Entrepreneur on the Move Award at the 2017 Community Pillar Awards Gala.
Ashlee Willis, founder and CEO of Michigan Premier Events
Experiencing life to the fullest Who knew that a mom on-the-go could become a full-time, award-winning business owner? Ashlee Willis, founder and CEO of Michigan Premier Events (MPE), proved that this can be done and done well. “Schedule your day,” Willis advised. “I’m an event planner, so I understand the role that it takes to schedule your day. You can do a lot of things — it’s just all about planning and prioritizing.”
Willis started MPE from her home as an artificial florist completing jobs here and there. As the years went on, people began asking for different services such as event planning, so she decided to expand her services to meet the demand. What keeps her business fresh is all the different services provided, ranging from photography to floral arrangements. Like all things, there are certain struggles that come with running a business. One of the big ones
What advice does Willis have for full-time moms who have dreams? Experience. Courses and school are important, but experience shows what it takes to run a successful business. Make mistakes, “get messy” as Miss Frizzle would say and find mentors that are willing to take you out of your comfort zone. “Keep going. Don’t give up,” said Willis. “Even though you feel like no one is watching what you’re doing, they are watching.” Caitie Eddy is a student at Lansing Community College studying English as well as writing for M3 Group. She’s hoping to open a magazine of her own some day as well as write fiction.
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NONPROFIT PROFILE BY ELLEN DOWLING
ONCE YOU’VE SEEN IT, YOU’LL FIND IT HARD TO SETTLE FOR LESS EVER AGAIN.” —The Wall Street Journal
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Helping children discover a love for the arts It’s obvious from her radiant joy and positivity that AnnaMaria Horn is a born performer, from the way she fills a room with theatrical energy to how she practically sings as she speaks. The mother of six and her husband, Daren Horn, have spent the past four years spreading their passion for the arts with students in the Lansing School District (LSD). Horn and her husband each have a background in performing. Daren, originally from Detroit, was part of a touring band playing mostly Motown funk music for many years. Horn had a career in musical theatre and has a lifelong passion for singing. She is also a natural caretaker with a knack for teaching. “I’ve always worked with children, and I always knew that I would … I was always the church babysitter and then went on to work at summer camps, and they always put the troubled kids in my class, because they would end up the best campers,” Horn said. When the LSD was forced to cut the arts from their curriculum for underfunded schools in the fall of 2012, the Horn family got to work and opened Hope Central, which became an official nonprofit in March 2013. “There are offsite activities for children available. You can go to a dance school or to a music school. But what is unique about us is that we are housed on campus at Lewton School,” Horn said. “This year will be our first year working with grades K-6. We offer seven classes: dance, acting, voice, drums, violin, video production and audio production; all classes are free.” Hope Central works to bring the arts to children living in the urban core, referring to schools in an urban area where most families live at or below the poverty level. Horn has utilized her background in the arts and child care to make a lasting footprint in children’s lives. “I knew where I was going and I knew what I wanted, and that was to help children discover a love of music, technology or dance,” Horn said. “I want them to discover the feel of their feet on the dance floor as their hands are moving and it feels like they’re moving time and space as they’re dancing. It’s those types of connected moments that give purpose to a child’s life.” Hope Central is devoted to improving the next generation and giving all children an equal opportunity to flourish. For more information, find them on Facebook. Ellen Dowling is a student at Lansing Community College. She plans to transfer to a university where she intends on studying journalism. She loves photography, poetry, art and exploring the city she loves with her dog by her side.
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bring relaxation and improve the circulation and delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells. “The relief — the ‘feeling good’ after a session — typically only lasts for a day after the first session. The second session, it may last three days; the third session, it may last a week,” said Wysko. “Then by the fourth session, they’re ready to come back, and it just keeps getting better and better.” Since being diagnosed Edick’s had eight rounds of three chemotherapy drugs and 10 rounds of radiation, and she just finished her fifth round of maintenance treatment. The cancer treatments have taken quite a toll on her body — both physically and mentally. “To date, I have received six sessions of weekly reflexology. My body is no longer retaining water, I no longer take any medications before bed and I only need Tylenol after a long walk or busy day. I have a lot more energy, and mentally I feel more alert and ready to accept the daily challenges of working and raising a family while having a chronic condition,” said Edick. “I just finished my last infusion and the [gastrointestinal] issues Katie Edick I typically experience have been milder. and her I feel that reflexology plays a huge part family in my weekly arsenal to battle the side effects of my cancer treatment, to keep me as healthy as possible.”
Women helping women with cancer live their best life Katie Edick is a loving mom, wife and occupational therapist, but she never would have imagined the day would come when she herself was diagnosed with cancer. On Oct. 13, 2016 Edick received the news she had developed stage four breast cancer. Knowing she’ll most likely be in some form of treatment for the rest of her life, she lives with the daily pain, fatigue and discomfort that cancer treatment brings.
increase in her overall quality of life. Her care is accessible thanks to a three-year grant of $5,000 per year from the Zonta Club of East Lansing, the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing (WCGL) and iHealth of Michigan (iHealth). The organizations have partnered together to provide female cancer survivors with free reflexology, oncology massages and support services.
Yet Edick perseveres. Alongside other women diagnosed with cancer, she’s found an affordable, compassionate treatment option which promises to give them greater energy, less pain, better sleep and an
“I had this idea to get grant money to help these women with free reflexology services, because when they are going through chemotherapy they are not able to work,” said Carla Wysko, certified reflexologist, nutrition coach and director of clinical operations for iHealth of Michigan. “We knew it would be unlikely that they would be able to pay for it.”
re·flex·ol·o·gy a system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and8head linked to2017 every part of the body. OCTOBER
Reflexology isn’t only for cancer patients, as it can help anyone at any time. The scientific principle uses reflex points, on the hands and the feet that correspond to every part of the body, to promote balance and normalization of the body naturally, reduce stress,
iHealth also offers to cancer survivors a free oncology massage. Certified oncology massage therapists on staff will provide this service to women who have been diagnosed with lymphedema due to removal of a lymph node or a mastectomy. At WCGL, women can take advantage of supporting services such as a cancer support group, individual, couple’s, marriage and family therapy, mindful yoga therapy, free wigs, career counseling and more. “Women helping other women is what makes the world go around,” said Cindie Alwood, executive director of WCGL. “If Carla hadn’t come to us and said that iHealth would love to partner with us on this project, then all these women wouldn’t have had the opportunity to feel better. We’re about women reaching their potential and living their best life, so this has been an incredible opportunity for us,” To find out how to get started with treatment or for more information, call iHealth of Michigan at (517) 999-7700 or visit ihealthmi.org or womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. And you may want to save the date, because the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing’s event, In Her Cups, Bras for a Cause, returns to The Runway, Lansing, on Nov. 3. Kristine Richmond is the Public Relations Specialist at M3 Group. She specializes in helping clients tell their stories of changed lives, fiscal success, philanthropic support and more by creating engaging messages that grab customers’ attention and cause them to act.
ENTERTAINMENT ALLEY BY TAYLOR KELSAW
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in Michigan this fall Did you know Michigan has up of 19 million acres of wooded terrain? As fall approaches, our adventurous minds open to more outdoor fun before winter arrives. Fall is the season of adventure in Michigan, and we shouldn’t forget to share it with our national and international friends, family and visitors. Fall colors are the perfect introduction for first timers to our state, bringing to life everything that showcases nature’s beauty — there’s plenty to see, do and, of course, explore. As the season changes, the rustic colors of our state begin to take on rich presences of orange, gold and crimson; tree-lined sections filled with new aesthetics are breathtaking and desirable to every eye. The new season also reminds us to take in the beauty that surrounds us in many outdoor, adventurous ways. Let’s get out and get some biking and hiking done in our woods and under the dome-like tree-covered areas that capture our attention with picturesque displays of almost unimaginable glory. Fall in Michigan also means visiting apple orchards — an exciting time for us Michiganders and visitors alike — and indulging in the tastes of apple donuts and pies from well-visited farms. What also speaks as fall to us, quenching are thirsts in the process, is the abundance of craft breweries statewide offer seasonal brews and concoctions which dance upon our tongues with delight. Of course, our Indian summer sunsets are incomparable when married to the essential vistas that help define fall. Recreational adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are the explorer’s dream, consisting of annual treks to trails, birding, boating, fishing, fall color route maps, golf, hunting, trapping, mountain biking, the Northern Lights, paddling and visiting state parks. Did you know that in 2010, Michigan was the leading state for films being made? Entertainment Alley wants it known that we welcome producers, writers and entertainers from Hollywood and beyond back to our state to begin making films and television shows again. We who live here know that our state’s beauty is exceptional and our communities are warm and inviting. Return to experience this harvest season with us, and you’ll immediately take in the bountiful cornucopia of beauty that surrounds us in this and every season. Taylor Kelsaw is a former Californian, presently living in Michigan with his family. He is an actor, radio personality and creator/television producer of The Evan Michael Show. He has worked in marketing, film and television production for more than 30 years on such shows as Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Live with Kelly and Michael, Access Hollywood, 24, The Matrix I, II, III and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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FINANCIAL FACTS BY DEIDRE DAVIS
Tips to successful business planning Starting your own business is a dream for many. Being your own boss, having responsibility and building a career you’ve always dreamed of are some of the perks as a business owner. Of course, beginning a new business venture can bring stress, especially financial; whether you are building a startup business or investing into a franchise, managing a business is no small feat — it requires advanced planning, resources that last you throughout the first few years and flexibility. No matter how strategically you plan, surprises will occur. It’s difficult to predict the economy, your evolving customers’ needs and wants, and how your business will pan out in general. To help you plan for those unexpected twists and turns, we have listed out financial tips to use when you start planning for your business. They may not solve every problem that arises, but they’ll help you better succeed in managing your financial stress.
Create a Budget
If you have not already started budgeting, we recommend you get a head start; it allows you to manage your money and plan for your financial goals and dreams. If you are paycheck to paycheck,
budgeting is critical. If you are saving up for a dream vacation to Hawaii, budgeting is critical. With an expense as large and possibly long-lasting as beginning a business, your budget will ease you into the financial transition that is inevitable. Try making a budget without your business expenses, and see what you can cut. When starting a business, your income may be unstable; before that occurs, cut as many discretionary expenses as possible which will help create room in your budget for new and sudden expenses.
Establish a Safety Net
When you begin cutting expenses, use the additional income to start a savings account. You may already have one, but any extra money saved before you start your business will give you a safety net in the event of an emergency. If you are still employed elsewhere prior to and/or when you start your business, decide on a set amount to contribute to your savings account for each paycheck. If you save $100 from each check for example — and are paid biweekly — then you will have $2,400 at the end of the year. Invest those funds into a high-yield savings account or certificate and you will see that money rise even faster.
Fund Your Business
From business loans to crowdfunding sources, there are many ways you can finance your new business. While you might withdraw from your personal savings to help start this new venture, the funding doesn’t have to entirely come from your cash flow. There are special grants, loans and other types of assistance that will provide you with the money you need to get things running. For example, MSU Federal Credit Union has a Business startUP loan designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the tricounty area. If that doesn’t fit your needs, then take a look at our other loan options. For more resources and information on how building a business and your finances go together, visit our website at msufcu.org/business. There are sure to be twists and turns as you get started, but we want to help you financially and personally succeed in making your dreams a reality. 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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CEMETERY DISCOVERY You are about to read a horrifying tale of two coeds in a cemetery, on one quiet autumn night. I was one of them, and small details have been changed to protect the privacy of the other girl. “How would you like to walk through the cemetery with me at midnight tonight?” This is me to my gal pal, Margie Brynes, who lived in the same dorm. “Are you kidding? Yes!” “This’ll be fun! I’ll be back later!” Margie was funny, smart and reliable. There was an innocence about her, for she was still young. I don’t think I’d ever heard her say an unkind word about anyone. She didn’t even swear. As I awaited her return, I became nervous. She knocked and I jumped out of my skin. When I opened the door, she stood there: five feet tall with glasses and dark hair in a pageboy hairstyle. She carried a flashlight which was as big as she was, and she was wrapped in a black, wool coat. By midnight, we wiggled through a gap in the cemetery’s wrought iron fence. It was so dark that branches contrasted faintly against the sky. Margie fumbled with the steel pillar she called a flashlight, while I prayed its batteries had more life in them than what was buried in the cemetery.
And I was frustrated because I couldn’t see her. “Did you have to wear black?” I asked. “Oh, I’m sorry, I wasn’t thinking. Hold it a minute — I’m trying to switch on this flashlight.” Blessedly, the light lit. We walked farther in. “Margie? Are you scared?” “No! This is fun,” she bubbled, making me want to forget her adorable pluck and just knock her down. “You?” she asked. “Oh, you have no idea,” I whined. I clutched the back of her coat, the toes of my shoes just inches from the heels of her boots. Margie turned and shined the flashlight in my face, unintentionally blinding me. “Oops! Sorry. Do you know the real reason I wanted to do this?” “No, why?” I questioned. “Because someone told me they saw a gravestone in here with my name on it. I thought it would be fun to come find it.” “You mean there’s a gravestone in this cemetery that says IDIOT?”
“No, my last name, silly,” she said. That was when Margie turned around, took a single step and tripped. She was going down as her flashlight, still clutched in her hand, swung up. The light splashed across a granite monument, and there was a name engraved there: BYRNES. We screamed, but Margie was the one who started swearing and yelling out a string of curse words I had never imagined her saying — along with a few I hadn’t heard before. Then we ran, nonstop until we’d skidded into the steps of Saint Gabriel Hall where we lived. I doubled over, gasping. I should have been grateful we were safe, but I just had to push through my gasping and poke the bear. I wheezed, “This’ll be fun! I’ll be back later!” Those words were not lost on Margie. She started swearing again, saying even more words I didn’t know. Teece Aronin is a blogger and columnist. Teece writes a humor/health and wellness column for the Oakland Press and is the Featured Writer for October at TrueHumor. com. Her artwork is available at the Redbubble.com store, phylliswalter, and Teece seriously considers any request for workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements. Read her blog at ChippedDemitasse. BlogSpot.com, contact her at paronin1@gmail.com and follow her on Twitter @taronin.
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If you want to see spectacular fall colors, nothing beats the Gateway Arch as your viewing platform. If that 630-foot view doesn’t take your breath away, then head to the Missouri Botanical Garden where you can wander 79 acres of gorgeous greenery including a peaceful waterfall amidst the Japanese Garden. St. Louis is also famous for its barbeque; stop by Pappy’s Smokehouse for some slowroasted pulled pork and fried — yes, fried — corn on the cob. Get there early as the lines may be long. Find out more at pappyssmokehouse.com.
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Live like a local Let’s face it — the world feels a little weird right now. You can get a $200 ticket to Paris on WOW Airlines out of Detroit, but popular spots like Cancun and Los Cabos are off limits due to State Department travel bans. With rates dropping as much as 40 percent during the fall, it might be a smart time to live like a local in the U.S.
Here are the top fall travel spots located in your own backyard, or within driving distance from Lansing:
Chicago, Ill. You may think the place to go during fall is the Magnificent Mile, but there’s more to see and do in the Windy City than just shop. Try a romantic
Cape Hatteras is worth the 13-hour car ride. You can book a group vacation that includes kayaking, windsurfing or an eco-friendly adventure of your choosing at outerbanks.org, or you can organize a themed meal complete with crab feasts, oyster roasts and fish fry. You can also chill at the quaint waterfront shops of Manteo. There are lighthouses for people who love them and beautiful beaches for all to enjoy, as well as pet-friendly hotels. But make sure you call them directly to double check what you see online. You can still plan a fall trip, right now, that is affordable, unforgettable and keeps you firmly planted in the beautiful “US of A.” Lisa Allen Kost was bitten by the travel bug at an early age. Growing up an “Army Brat” she 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 and is a commercial realtor with CBRE|Martin. Her favorite travel companions are her husband, Jim and their children.
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FALL FORWARD It’s time to embrace cool temperatures, the crisp air and beautiful fall colors. Yet before we completely fall forward, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on this past summer.
water or swim. But I took a leap of faith and said that if I didn’t learn how to swim this summer, I would know how to spend my time next summer.
This summer ended with me feeling courageous and excited about life, mostly because I tried things that I never did before. I remember growing up emotionally charged, stressed and worried to face the unknown. Human nature causes most people to feel these emotions, yet my fears, unfortunately, developed into a lifestyle of avoiding goals that required me to stretch myself.
Do not get caught up in what others think – My private swimming lessons took place in a public pool. That made me fear ridicule from others for attempting to learn something as basic as floating in water. It’s rewarding to push through fear and embarrassment and remain focused on success.
One of my best friends decided to make it his personal mission to challenge my way of thinking about fear and encouraged me to do as many “first time” summer events as possible. One of my goals was to learn how to swim. My childhood regret could have followed throughout my adult life if this summer I didn’t take a stand and shout, “Enough!” Recognizing that I was the only barrier preventing me from accomplishing this goal, I decided to begin taking private swim lessons; and it was only a brief period before I became a swimmer. Here’s a few tips that might help you decide when to proclaim, “Enough.” Have the courage to fail – It was entirely possible that I would not learn how to stand in the pool without crying, float on the
Avoid mediocrity – I was so nervous to float in in the shallow end that I held the side of the wall with a death grip. I eventually decided to use that same wall to push off to help me paddle across the pool.
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Just because my summer was full of courageous acts doesn’t mean the fall is a rest period. On the contrary, it’s time to turn up the heat and move forward to the next adventure.
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A special thanks to my friend Ryan, Jen and Lara, my wonderful swim instructor. They are the people that challenged me to keep moving forward. As always, thank you as well for following my journey! Happy autumn!
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As the fall season arrives, Michiganders look forward to apple-picking, cider and donuts, roasting marshmallows with friends and football. That means it’s time to break out the long sleeves, pants and flannel. Transitioning into a new season can be easy with some help from Kellie’s Consignments. Swing by and take a look at their fall attire!
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A PET'S TALE BY JILL BAILEY
DEMOLITION DOGGY Every other month, our pet expert and Canine Coaches dog trainer, Jill Bailey, will answer your pet questions. Email her at jill@m3group.biz. For more information on Canine Coaches visit caninecoaches.com.
Do you ever wonder why your dog destroys toys? I too have wondered why my dog just demolishes them, and Iʼve ended up learning some interesting things about this behavior. For one, your dog did descend from wolves, so, just like a wolf eats up their prey, a dog loves to chew up items. It gives them something to do and reduces boredom, maybe like a fidget spinner would for a human — you know how we can’t put those things down? Well, Rover, on the other hand, can’t stop chewing until all of that stuffing is out of his toy! Now, you may be thinking, “Wait, I walk my dog and play with my dog on a regular basis. What’s with this toy chewing?” Remember some dogs are very high energy and need extra physical and mental stimulation, no matter how tired their owner is. It’s not unusual behavior, so don’t worry human — it keeps your pup happy! Please be sure to watch out for those squeakers though, and pull them out of toys once there is a hole in the toy. Also, when you see stuffing everywhere, pick it up and throw it away so your pup doesn’t try to eat it later. I recently had a friend who moved in with a roommate, and they both have dogs. He was curious as to what he should do to make the moving transition as smooth as possible. This situation can be a bit different than most because both the people and dogs are moving into a brand-new place and need to get use to the unfamiliar environment. These dogs had already met each other and been around each other in previous situations, like the dog park
and his former apartment, so the biggest tasks of familiarity was out of the way. I’m still apprehensive, however, when you are bringing them together to live, because sometimes they may display behavior you’ve never seen before. I would suggest walking your dogs around their new yard and neighborhood if possible. When you take them into the house, let them walk around and discover all the rooms. Be sure you are with them at all times, and if they don't know each other, like these dogs do, I would recommend keeping them on a leash. Feed and water the dogs in the same consistent spot, and make sure you have areas figured out in advance and monitor their feeding habits. Watch for any unusual behaviors like tucked tails, ears back or raised hackles — separate dogs if necessary to ease their anxiety. They’re smart and will figure out who’s in charge. It’s still a promising idea to keep them in separate rooms when you aren’t home, until you’re comfortable with how they interact.
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These are just a few suggestions. If you are having any issues or have any specific questions about your situation or dogs breed, be sure to contact a trainer that can come to your house and help you work through any problems you may be having; you can also discuss any issues with your veterinarian. Jill Bailey is the Media Manager at M3 Group. Having a life-long love of dogs, Jill decided to get her training certification in 2012. Visit caninecoaches.com for more information.
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DIY QUICK CRAFTS BY JENNIFER HODGES
PICTURE FRAME
LANTERN I was recently looking for something decorative to put on one of our kitchen shelves and came up with a great solution that was super easy and inexpensive.
This month’s DIY quick craft is a frame lantern. When it comes to crafting, finding the time can be a challenge — this lantern took me less than five minutes and cost about five bucks to make!
WHAT YOU NEED
• Four picture frames (I used 4x6 frames, however, you can also use four 8 x 10 frames to make a larger lantern) • Hot glue gun • Hot glue sticks • Battery operated candle or votive holder and candle
WHAT TO DO
• Remove the backing on all frames. You’ll only use the frames and glass inserts • Hot glue the glass inserts to the picture frames (use a small amount) • Glue the edge of each picture frame together to form a box (the top and bottom will be open)
You can keep the picture frame inserts and insert a photo or add vinyl clings to the glass for a decorative holiday piece. If you have time, you can also paint the frame holders. Jennifer Hodges is a Southern belle at heart, however, she bleeds green. A native of North Carolina, she has lived in Michigan since 1998. When not crafting, Jennifer is the VP of Business Development at M3 Group. She loves spending time with her family, camping and singing lots of karaoke.
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RECIPE FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY BLATNIK Halloween is right around the corner, and we’re all scrambling for something delicious to bring to all the parties – well, I’ve found the answer! These marshmallow treats are simple, fast and sure to become a tasty fan favorite!
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• 1 cup, Wilton candy melts • 12 marshmallows • 12 wooden craft sticks
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• Melt the candy melts on the stove or in the microwave according to the package instructions. • Push a craft stick into the middle of the marshmallow about 3/4 of the way. • Using a small spoon, cover the entire marshmallow. Place on wax paper to harden up.
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I couldn’t believe how quickly the candy got hard. By the time I was done covering the last treat, the first treat was ready to eat — see, I told you they were quick to make! When you’re all done, store your delights in a covered container at room temperature. Cathy Blatnik is originally from Maryland, but has been living in the Midwest for more than 13 years. She has been "retired" from the paid workforce since 1996 to raise her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, an adult daughter in college and a son in middle school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in "Cathy's Kitchen." She is very excited to be able to share her recipes with other home cooks!
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HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE Holiday Gala Opening Reception
Nov. 10, 5-9 p.m., Grove Gallery Come visit this East Lansing gem for a welcoming gallery experience! Find an array of one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday items to delight you and yours. Natural-dyed scarves, decorative and functional ceramics, jewelry, wall art, and more. Accessible and affordable work by outstanding Michigan artists. The holiday sale will run 11/10 through 12/24.
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FALL 2017 SALE & SHOW
Nov. 9 - 11, Greater Lansing Potters’ Guild Our sale showcases the work of 35 local potters at this much-anticipated event. New items each day include pieces for daily serving and dining, jewelry, decorative and art items. Find that perfect piece for home or gift giving. Affordable prices. Free admission. Enjoy with a friend! glpg.org & Facebook Thurs., Nov. 9: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 10: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Support local artists this giving season by shopping from a curated selection of contemporary fine art and modern craft from over 100 Michigan makers! Join us for an opening celebration on Nov. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Meet participating artists, enjoy refreshments and more! The Holiday Exhibition will be open Nov. 7 – Dec. 22.
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FIBER ARTISTS SHOWCASE Nov. 3 - 4
The Fiber Artists Showcase provides a selling venue for outstanding weavers and other fiber artists while building awareness among show visitors of the range of creative possibilities using fiber techniques. Our vendors come by invitation from across the state. Find us on Facebook. Fri., Nov. 3: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission, free parking, handicap accessible.
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KRISTIN ST. MARIE EMPOWERING HER BY AMI ICEMAN-HAUETER Kristin St. Marie is the picture of women’s empowerment: As the assistant director of Open Enrollment Programs for the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU), a breast cancer survivor, a mom and a dedicated community partner, she embodies strength and determination. With nearly 20 years at MSU, St. Marie’s career started in the hospitality business; her love for the industry has driven her passion for people from day one. “I grew up in Brighton and came to MSU because of the hospitality school’s great program. I worked at a lot of restaurants, which meant I worked every weekend and every holiday. Then, I worked at the Clarion Hotel on the south side [of Lansing] and then the Holiday Inn, which is now the Causeway Bay Hotel, where I met my husband and started working in the sales department. I stayed there for 10 years, which kept me on my toes, “said St. Marie. “I went on to work at the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, met the executive education team at MSU and they offered me a job.” In her current role, St. Marie creates opportunities for connection, spearheading more than 50 events a year that help grow careers and empower leaders. “I work with a lot of the faculty at the college and across the campus to develop leadership courses and strategy programs for individuals looking to advance their careers. I do all the marketing and
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run the programs. I have a hospitality degree and that has really helped with this job, because you are always the host and in constant contact with people,” St. Marie said. She attends countless events annually, including those that she was integral in planning, but one event in particular changed the way she lived her life. After attending the Executive Leadership for Women program — an event
she brought to life — St. Marie was inspired to become her own advocate. “At the senior levels of most companies, women aren’t getting the opportunity to move into those roles. Gender tendencies are holding them back and unconscious bias is preventing them from having the opportunities,” St. Marie said. “The program works. It’s in its eighth year and about half the women who attended received a promotion within six-to-12 months.” Following the program, St. Marie jumped in with both feet to take her passion to the next level, becoming an active member of the community and leading the way for women. “We should be helping women find their voice. Only one in 10 women will negotiate, while nine out of 10 men will. I want to help women find the confidence to shamelessly self-promote themselves,” St. Marie said. “We want every woman to be authentic and be aware of some of the things they need to adjust to take that next step.” And St. Marie practices what she preaches. As an active member of numerous organizations and programs in mid-Michigan, she spends countless hours working to move women forward. “I mentor undergraduate students and graduate students. I help to create the Women’s Networking Association for MSU and work to find power speakers for our sessions. I have been the coCAWLM.COM
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chair of the ATHENA PowerLink® program and am still on the board, and I’ve helped with Entrepreneur YOU alongside the Michigan Women’s Foundation. I was also on the board for Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure®,” said St. Marie. “I try to find ways I can be involved and impact change for women.” With all that on her calendar, St. Marie still finds time to give back to younger girls in the community. The program that she holds most dear is empowHER; the leadership retreat was created to provide 4th through 9th grade girls from all backgrounds with the tools to find confidence, passion and purpose in their lives. “Suzy [Merchant] came to me two years ago after a young girl she was recruiting, who was being recruited by numerous schools and had so much going for her, took her own life,” said St. Marie. “She came to me with this idea and asked if I would be willing to help — I loved the idea, and it has only grown since then.” With support and education via interactive workshops, empowHER girls embrace their strengths and differences, build self-confidence and participate in service projects that demonstrate the importance of giving back to their community. St. Marie finds inspiration in events like empowHER, using that focused energy when she found out two years ago that she had breast cancer. Early detection was key in her fight, and her relentless positivity carried her through to remission today. “Two weeks after I turned 50 is when it was found. No one in my family has ever had cancer, and I am a fairly healthy person and the last person you’d think it would happen to, but it can happen to anyone,” said St. Marie. Her passion for life has only intensified with no plans for slowing down.; she’s consistently finding new ways to support fellow women in the community. “I think it stems back to when I was a participant in my own program. I was waiting for opportunities to happen. I thought people would recognize the work I was doing. I want every young woman to know they have support and that they are in control,” St. Marie said. “We are all supporting each other. If you are in a spot where you can connect with women, you should be reaching down to help more women up!”
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LOCAL WOMEN
ALEXIS SCHNIDER
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Helping others heal
BY ELLEN DOWLING Alexis Schnider glows with hope, positivity and inspiration, savoring every minute with a genuine love for life. Her perspective bloomed after learning that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the early age of 33, although she had suspicions that she would be affected by cancer at an early age. “It’s weird. I tell people, in my 20s, that I was worried that I would develop cancer, because I had a strong family history of it. I had an aunt, a grandmother and a cousin all on my mom’s side that had it,” said Schnider. “I remember telling my doctor that I think I’m going to be one to get it young, and she dismissed it and said, ‘We’ll do mammograms at 40,’ because insurance wouldn’t cover anything before then.” Schnider moved on with her life with little options and no answers. “Then 10 years passed — I had kids and got busy and didn’t really think of it ever. Around the fall in 2013, we moved and were super busy, and I remember feeling this weird, shooting sharp pain in my right breast.” Schnider grudgingly agreed to see a doctor after a coworker warned her that the pain she was feeling wasn’t normal. The next day, her doctor warned that while the pain in her right breast could be many things, it very well could be breast cancer. She spent most of her December after that appointment
in uncertainty, going through mammograms and ultrasounds as medical professionals were determining the cause of the pain. She was officially diagnosed with breast cancer in early January 2014, not even a year into her new job at that time at an organization now called the Disability Network. The doctors told Schnider that she’d be fine and probably wouldn’t need chemo or radiation because of the early detection. Ultimately deciding on a mastectomy of both her breasts, Schnider faced her diagnosis head-on; she became cancer-free, although treatments were still necessary. With the help of her friends, family and an understanding employer, Schnider was still able to commit full-time work while dealing with her new findings. “I tell people, too, that I think that it [work] saved my mentality, because it gave me an outlet to think about something else other than my fear; I was able to help other people while I was going through something that they didn’t know I was experiencing, but I told people that it wasn’t about me. I’m here to help you.” said Schnider. While life provided its distractions, the toll of both work and her cancer took an exhausting toll on
Schnider’s energy. She risked little time to think about herself and grieve over the new medical changes. Once the “scary stuff” was over, Schnider said everything suddenly hit her, and she realized her true calling through those hardships. “I kind of had an aha! moment and realized God wanted me to go through the muddy waters,” said Schnider. “He wanted me to experience what everyone was going through with cancer, so I could truly connect with them and help them through this hardest time. It was shortly after that I finished treatment and realized I was supposed to have a business.” Schnider opened Lotus Life Counseling soon after, inspired by the meaning behind the lotus, which means ‘new beginnings’. She’s been open for two years now and helps people with mental health counseling, adjustments to disability, adjustments to chronic health conditions, anxiety and depression. Schnider uses her business to support those who don’t have the support system she had when she went through her cancer diagnosis. The now cancer-free, mother of three is happy to connect with others, truly finding her calling through her own new beginning. CAWLM.COM
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LONA ELSEA
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A balancing act
BY LEEANN HOLBROOK Meet Lona Elsea: master stylist, owner of Into Wish’n Salon, substitute bus driver for St. Johns High School and full-time mother of four. How does she do it all? Well, Elsea’s love for hair started back in high school at Mt. Pleasant High School. She joined a vocational cosmetology program and attended MJ Murphy Beauty College. Caroline, her instructor, pushed Elsea to pursue her passion in the beauty field and never give up. After high school, however, Elsea stayed away from cosmetology. She knew she wanted to help people, so she gravitated toward nursing, yet she quickly found that it wasn’t for her. “I realized my heart wasn’t in nursing, and it instead was and always will be doing hair. Making people feel better on the outside can make some feel better within,” said Elsea. “Working in a salon 24
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is one of the limited professions that allows touch. Sometimes a friendly human interaction can make a world of difference to someone who may not have felt another human in months, weeks or even years.” Elsea’s love for hair sent her to work at the JCPenney salon in Mt. Pleasant, but she wanted more. With a loving family living in St. Johns, the back and forth commute drove her to pursue her dream of opening her own salon. She now works as a substitute bus driver for the same school district her kids attended for extra cash that supports her family and her dreams. The doors of Into Wish’n opened in 2009, and Elsea hasn’t looked back since. Not only does hair care help people by making them feel better about themselves, the local community benefits through fundraisers; Elsea
holds such a fundraiser where all the proceeds go to Capital Area Humane Society and the St. Johns High School’s athletic department. From her career journey, Elsea has learned that cosmetology is a lot more than makeup, nails and hair — it’s about making people feel better about themselves. Advice she has for young women trying to start their own business or get into cosmetology can be summarized as one word: education. “Education offers you neverending possibilities and education does not just come from a textbook but the experiences you share with others,” said Elsea. Offering special thanks to family and friends that have always supported her passion, Elsea is also grateful for her loyal client base who — about 50 percent — followed her from her previous salon.
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Read to a Dog Storytime, Lansing Enjoy read-aloud stories then meet with and read to a dog. Wear your pajamas for added fun. Registration is required; call (517) 676-9088 or visit cadl.org for more information and registration details.
OCTOBER 3
Manage Your Google Listing, Lansing Learn about Google business listings, how to manage a listing and how to get information about your business online. You’ll want to have started a business, so bring your hours of operation and a business description with a Google account and your computer. Part of the seminar will be handson to get your business listed. Free pizza and pop provided by Capital Area District Libraries. This seminar will be held at the Small Business Development Center, 309 N. Washington Square, #115. *Registration is required.
OCTOBER 4
Dr. Johnson’s Zombie Apocalypse, Leslie A deadly zombification virus is being prepared to be unleashed by Dr. Johnson, a renowned post-death researcher. He has created an antidote but locked it away for himself and his family. Solve his series of clues to unlock the antidote and save the world from the zombie apocalypse. The mission is from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. for ages 10 to 18. Visit cadl.org for more information.
OCTOBER 6
Kellie’s Consignments' Free Lunch Friday, Okemos Kellie’s Consignments invites you to shop, network and enjoy lunch. This event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5000 Marsh Road. Visit kelliesconsignments.com for more information.
OCTOBER 7
Live Music with Anna p.s., Lansing The Lansing City Market presents a free, live musical performance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit lansingcitymarket.com for more information.
OCTOBER 14
Yoga in the Mall, Lansing Bring your friends to the west court of the Lansing Mall for free yoga. Matts will be provided and all ages are welcome. Yoga starts at 8 a.m. Visit lansingmall.com for more information.
OCTOBER 14-15
Fenner Apple Butter Festival, Lansing Join the fun tradition of stirring apple butter, cooked the old-fashioned way in a copper kettle over the fire, or try your hand at the cider press. The beauty of Fenner in autumn, coupled with heritage artisans, local musicians and savory food is sure to make for a memorable afternoon. Visit mynaturecenter.org for more information.
OCTOBER 19
October Old Town After Hours, Old Town Old Town invites neighbors, businesses and friends to shop late after the shops would normally
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TRI-COUNTY EVENTS close. The goal is to fundraise for the Old Town Commercial Association’s (OTCA) advertising budget, so there will be a small cover charge for each attendee (but it’ll be worth your while). Join the OTCA for late night shopping, refreshments and more. Shopping is from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit iloveoldtown.org for more information.
OCTOBER 21
Harris Nature Center Halloween Adventures, Meridian Township Show off your costumes and enjoy the Fun House, Friendly Forest, pumpkin piñatas, game area, hayride, pumpkin decorating, crafts and a campfire with spooky stories. Cost of attendance is $6 per child. Visit meridian.mi.us for more information.
OCTOBER 21
MSUFCU Tailgate Tent, East Lansing Join MSU Federal Credit Union at MSU’s Homecoming football game vs. Indiana for their Spartan Tailgate Tent. The first 500 members to each of their tents will receive a free “green and white” gift. Visit msufcu.org for more information.
OCTOBER 23
Trick-or-Treat on the Square, Lansing Enjoy this family-friendly event filled with spooky fall fun. This free event features a hay maze, trick-or-
treating, donut-eating contest, stilt walkers and fire dancers. If it rains the event will be held on the 24th. Visit trickortreatonthesquare.org for more information.
OCTOBER 24
Monster Mash, Lansing Delta Township invites you to come to their Monster Mash Halloween dance that’s fun for the entire family. Show off your costumes, dance to your favorite tunes and enjoy refreshments and a raffle drawing. It costs $7 per person to enter. The dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tequila Cowboy. Preregistration is required. Register online by visiting deltami.gov or by calling (517) 323-8555.
OCTOBER 28
Mobile Adoption Event, Lansing Stop by the Frandor Petco store to adopt your new furry friend. The adoption event runs from 12 to 4 p.m. Visit ac.ingham.org for more information.
OCTOBER 28
Halloween in the Village, Okemos The Meridian Historical Village is having some Halloween fun in conjunction with Township events. The historical
buildings will be open for walk-through tours. Stop by the Brick Building’s general store for little goodies for your trick-or-treaters. Halloween in the Village is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit meridian.mi.us for more information.
OCTOBER 28
Doggie Trick-or-Treat 2017, Mason Trick-or-Treat with your canine friend. Start at the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce to get your bag and goodies, then head out to Mason businesses near and around the courthouse square. The trick-or-treating is from 12 to 2 p.m. and cost to attend is $8 per dog in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Visit masonchamber.org for more information.
OCTOBER 28
HOMTV Halloween Studio Fun House, Okemos HOMTV is proud to present the Studio Fun House tour to celebrate Halloween as a part of “Meridian Spooktacular Adventures.” Children and their parents will experience the illusion of television and the magic behind the scenes. Pick up a treat after walking through the maze of distorted video monitors. Studio Fun House is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit meridian.mi.us for more information.
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lcc.edu | 517-483-1999 Lansing Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Commission can be contacted through the web at www.hlcommission.org or by phone at (312) 263-0456. The Commission’s address is 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Lansing Community College (Main Campus) is located in downtown Lansing. Student service areas are located in the Gannon Building at 422 North Washington Square in Lansing and can be reached through the web at www.lcc.edu and by phone at (517) 483-1957. Lansing Community College does not discriminate against individuals in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, familial status, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The college’s discrimination and harassment policies are available at lcc.edu/policy.
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Walk for the AnimalsPaws in the Park, Lansing Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) is hosting its second annual Walk for the Animals. Participants can register as individuals or as part of a team. Walkers will collect donations from family, friends and neighbors, and every donation will go toward helping homeless pets at CAHS. Once donations are gathered, walkers and dogs will spend a fun-filled day of activities including trick-or-treating with your canine friend, a doggy costume contest, cider and donuts, demonstrations, vendors, happy hour and prizes for reaching top fundraising levels. The walk will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. at Cooley Law School Stadium. For more information, visit CAHS-Lansing.org.
OCTOBER 30
Great Pumpkin Walk, East Lansing The City of East Lansing hosts the Great Pumpkin Walk each year on the streets of downtown East Lansing. Families are encouraged to bring their children in full costume to receive free door-to-door treats from more than 50 downtown merchants. Parking is available in all downtown parking ramps and surface lots. Visit cityofeastlansing.com for more information.
OCTOBER 31
City Halloween Party, Corunna Free trunk-or-treating will be happening in the community center parking lot from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The City Halloween Party will be held inside the community center from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit shiawasseechamber.org for more information.
ARTS SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 22
The Taming, Williamston “The Taming” is a hilarious, revolutionary, all-female production. The play takes place at a Miss America pageant in which Miss Georgia has both beauty and political aspirations. Her goal is to revolutionize the American government with the help of an ultra-conservative senator's aid and one die hard liberal blogger. Tickets can be purchased Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. by calling (517) 655-SHOW or by visiting williamstontheatre.org.
OCTOBER 13-22
The Great Gatsby, East Lansing Michigan State University has adapted F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” for the stage. Watch
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as passion and greed infect the American dream. General admission is $17. Visit whartoncenter.com for tickets and more information.
OCTOBER 17
Play Book #1 - The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety, Lansing “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” follows the life of wrestler Macedonio Guerra. As a lifelong fan, he followed wrestling only to become a “jobber,” someone paid to lose to superstars with a larger presence. When Macedonio teams up with a young Indian man from Brooklyn, they find a way to push their personas to their limits and say what needs to be said about racism, politics and courage. Play Book is a free staged reading series. Visit peppermintcreek.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
OCTOBER 19-22 & 26-29
The Home Team, Lansing When four grown Lansing siblings gather at mom’s to cheer on their beloved Spartans in the big MSU vs. U of M game, one sibling brings his girlfriend from Ann Arbor, and her inclusion transforms everyone. Visit riverwalktheatre.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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TIFFANY DOWLING M3 GROUP Tiffany Dowling is the President and CEO of M3 Group, a full-service branding and publications agency. Since founding M3 Group more than 15 years ago, the full-service branding and publications agency has received numerous awards and works with an influential client base. In addition to running M3 Group, Dowling publishes Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, Greater Lansing Business Monthly and ing Magazine. Dowling is passionate about sharing positive news, empowering women and local businesses to reach their full potential and being an active member of the community. Even when she’s working with clients across the nation, Dowling is on a mission to show the world that there’s no place as great as mid-Michigan.
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FEATUREDCO-HOSTS APRIL M. CLOBES MSUFCU April Clobes joined Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in 1996. After moving through the organization from a marketing specialist, to management and executive positions, she became President/CEO in 2015. Clobes is an active leader on several community and university boards. Clobes has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University in Advertising, and a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. In 2013, Clobes was named a Top Woman to Watch by the Credit Union Times; this honor is awarded to women who are reshaping the credit union industry throughout the country. In 2016, she received the Detroit Free Press Leadership Award. MSUFCU has an asset size of over $3.56 billion, over 235,000 members worldwide, and more than 750 employees.
MOLLY CHAN ALLIANCE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS Molly Chan morphed from a full-time litigator to part-time lawyer, and now acts as President and CEO of three area businesses, Alliance Payment Solutions, HEAT and JoyRide Pedal Tours. As the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chan sets the standard for all of her companies. Chan is a great visionary who sees the trends of the future often before they come to fruition. Chan’s core values of excellence, trust and integrity permeates throughout each of the organizations. Chan has grown each of her companies by embracing the leadership role with a focus on delivering outstanding services and products and showing her staff and clients endless appreciation.
ANNE CRAFT MICHIGAN VIRTUAL Anne Craft is passionate about education, leadership and telling a great story, which makes being the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Michigan Virtual her perfect fit. Before working at Michigan Virtual, Craft earned a master’s degree at Michigan State University, taught high school for ten years, worked in media sales and owned and operated a digital marketing firm. Though her professional career is varied, Craft’s commitment to being an agent of positive change and finding joy in every day permeate her work and life.
LAURIE NASH ANOTHER LOOK HAIR INSTITUTE Another Look Hair Institute opened in the 1960’s, led by Laurie Nash’s grandpa, Pete, and followed by her dad, Rick. When Nash continued the family tradition in 1991, she noticed that the industry had transformed, and women were much more in need of hair growth and thinning options. Nash developed Image Day Spa, a relaxation healing spa that offers hair systems, hair stimulation growth treatments, massage, reflexology, reiki, facials, and skin and hair care. Due to the continuous growth of Another Look Hair Institute, a second location has very recently opened within the new Sparrow Hospital Herbert Herman Cancer Center.
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MY COMMUNITY MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET On Wednesday, Sept. 6 — and every Wednesday and Saturday since June — Meridian Township residents could buy fresh groceries, floral goods and other items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Park Pavilion. October marks the end of the summer/fall market; next up is the Thanksgiving market on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at the same location. PHOTOS BY ERIKA HODGES
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MICHIGAN INVENTORS EXPO
The 5th Annual Michigan Inventors Expo by the Michigan Inventors Coalition met at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing the weekend of Sept. 15. The Expo gave Michigan’s best innovators and developers the opportunity to showcase their products, participate in the Spin, Pitch & Sell contest and take away helpful tips. In addition to networking and a reception, this year also featured expert roundtables.
Joe Finkler, President of Michigan Inventors Coalition, Kat Samardzija, CEO/Founder of Locker Lifestyle LLC & Leandra Nisbet, Owner of Stingray Advisory Group LLC
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REO TOWN ART ATTACK
The free, family-friendly event took place on Saturday, Aug. 26 within the 1100 block of South Washington Avenue. Attendees enjoyed a day of live music, children’s activities from REACH Studio Art Center and art of every sort. Eric Schantz was the winning artist out of ten selected to paint murals in the bike lanes along REO Town. All the murals are viewable on South Washington Avenue. PHOTOS BY KENDALL D. LARTIGUE Mikeyy Austin
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Sparrow Foundation Women Working Wonders proudly supports women’s health initiatives in our community and wants all women to have appropriate breast cancer screening. If you haven’t been screened because of the cost, or you do not have insurance, we can help. You may qualify for free screenings and we can also help you get the coverage you need to stay healthy.
Find out more about screenings Call 517.364.5471 or visit Sparrow.org/BreastHealth
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KALEIDESCOPE CONFERENCE
The 43rd Annual Kaleidoscope conference was held on Friday, Sept. 8. Samantha Harris, former “Dancing with the Stars” co-host and a breast cancer survivor, was the keynote speaker at the dynamic event held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Among several distinct presenters, Tiffany Dowling, founder and president of M3 Group, led a breakout session for online sharing and social media presence beyond just Facebook. PHOTOS BY TRUMPIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ANGELA VARGAS, CNM
LAURIE NASH
Angela Vargas, CNM is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. She is a Michigan native that received her Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University in Massachusetts and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Yale University in Connecticut. As a midwife, she understands that women’s health issues can be stressful; she strives to make each of her patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Another Look Hair Institute opened in the 1960’s, led by Laurie Nash’s grandpa, Pete, and followed by her dad, Rick. When Nash continued the family tradition in 1991, she noticed that the industry had transformed, and women were much more in need of hair growth and thinning options. Nash developed Image Day Spa, a relaxation healing spa that offers hair systems, hair stimulation growth treatments, massage, reflexology, reiki, facials, and skin and hair care. Due to the continuous growth of Another Look Hair Institute, a second location has very recently opened within the new Sparrow Hospital Herbert Herman Cancer Center.
Vargas is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and serves on the nominating committee of the affiliated Michigan chapter. She is also fluent in Spanish. Vargas is now accepting new patients.
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Amy Palus joined the Mercantile Bank team in 2014 and has 20 years of banking experience. Her favorite part of being a mortgage lender is helping to make customers’ dreams of home ownership come true. Palus serves the Lansing, DeWitt and St. Johns areas. She has a passion for serving her community and is a member of the Sparrow Clinton Hospital board as well as president elect of the St. Johns Rotary Club. NMLS ID: 504921
Erin Burcham is the office manager at Grandhaven Living Center located in Lansing, Mich. She studied business at Lansing Community College and is currently attending Central Michigan University for her Leadership Studies/Business Administration degree. Burcham works in a fast, delightful environment ensuring resident and employee paperwork is processed diligently. She is very grateful to be surrounded with such amazing residents and continues to welcome new residents with joy. She has recently discovered the fun to be had playing Bingo with the residents.
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Anne Craft is passionate about education, leadership and telling a great story, which makes being the executive director of Marketing and Communications for Michigan Virtual her perfect fit. Before working at Michigan Virtual, Craft earned a master’s degree at Michigan State University, taught high school for ten years, worked in media sales and owned and operated a digital marketing firm. Though her professional career is varied, Craft’s commitment to being an agent of positive change and finding joy in every day permeates her work and life.
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