Medina County January 2016

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Inspired by Community

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appy New Year! As we usher in 2016, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that just passed. Did we accomplish all we set out to do? Did we fall into old routines after our resolutions lost their luster? And looking forward, what’s on our bucket list for 2016, both personally and professionally?

With the New Year comes a new time for a new list.

For me, 2015 was about stepping out of my comfort zone and taking a huge leap of faith to become a publishing partner of this magazine, designed to reflect Medina County at its best and brightest.

Fulfilling this dream has been a blessing and I want to thank those who offered me the opportunity, those who saw the Lifestyle vision and those who came aboard for our January launch.

Medina County Lifestyle is an exclusive magazine inspired by community. Our goal is to focus on the people, businesses, places and events that make Medina County one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio – and one of the best places to live. We want to hear from you. Please contact our editor Nancy Johnson with upcoming events, news and more at Nancy.Johnson@LifestylePubs.com.

We are pleased to present our premiere issue, with a focus on health and wellness for the new year. We hope you’ll find many interesting tips to take with you into a healthier 2016.

JANUARY 2016 publisher

Richard Mellert | Richard.Mellert@LifestylePubs.com co-publishers

Joe Violi | JoeVioli@LifestylePubs.com Donna Tomak | Donna.Tomak@LifestylePubs.com editor

Nancy Johnson | Nancy.Johnson@LifestylePubs.com contributing writers

Brandon Bupp, Cynthia Hansen, Kendra Mathewson contributing photographers

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ON THE COVER Welcome to the first issue of our publication dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle here in Medina County.

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Local Limelight

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 Beautiful You

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County Commissioner Tim Smith and daughter Stephanie Levandusky danced the jitterbug.

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Title Boxing Club opened its doors at a new Medina location on November 23. The club offers a free one-hour class for firsttime visitors, including warm-up, 8 rounds of boxing and core workout. Co-owners are Bryon Crane and John Swartz. Located at 5155 Buehlers Drive, Suite 100, Medina, 330.952.2582 PHOTOGRAPHY TOM CRANE

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Advanced Performance CrossFit will host its 3rd annual WOD Wars on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. The event offers competitions for men, women and teens and allows athletes to compete either individually or as a team. WOD Wars will bring several hundred athletes to Wadsworth as well as an additional hundred spectators from the athletes' “boxes” along with friends and family who will be on hand to cheer and support the competitors. The event will also offer wellness products from CrossFit and other vendors. If you’ve never been to a CrossFit competition or would like to see what all the hype is about, plan on dropping by – WOD Wars is open to spectators. Advanced Performance Fitness is at 201 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth.

SEE WHAT YOUR HOME CAN BE AT THE NARI SHOW

BRASS BAND BRINGS BIG MUSIC TO MEDINA Brass Band Of The Western Reserve (BBWR) presented a concert

It’s time for homeowners to start thinking about updating the

of Thanksgiving music at Medina Performing Arts Center on Satur-

home inside and out, from small projects to full-scale home remod-

day, November 28. Nearly 300 audience members enjoyed Symphony

els. Whatever the situation warrants, all the help you'll need is under

Of Thanksgiving (Goffin), Glorifico Aeternum (Jones) and lighter fare

one roof at the 2016 NARI Home Improvement Show at Brookpark's

including the ABBA hit Thank You For The Music. Featured soloists

IX Center, Thursday Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24.

were Chris Lichtler (cornet) with This Is My Story, Anthony Chiporo

Celebrating 35 years, the show is where you’ll meet the most talented and respected remodelers and home improvement professionals in Northeast Ohio, all under one roof.

(flugel horn) with Nice To Have You With Us and Matt George with Schubert's Serenade.

BBWR will be back to Medina Performing Arts Center to present A

“The theme this year is Come See What Your Home Can Be and our

Night At The Movies on Saturday, March 19 and Brass Band, Big Band

features will more than live up to that,” says Kathy Masterson, execu-

on Saturday, May 21. For tickets and information call 330.756.2335 or

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Masterson said this year's show promises to present the hottest trends and latest products in exciting new ways and displays. "One of the stand-out features will be the "She Sheds" feature area," Masterson says. "These individual outdoor buildings are designed to cater to the gardening and getaway needs of women and are all built with attention to the latest design styles."

Since 1962, NARI has been dedicated to being the best resource for knowledge and training in the remodeling industry and bills itself as The Reliable Remodeling Resource. NARI serves the Northeast Ohio consumer by providing the most up to date home improvement and remodeling information and contractor resources available. in the Midwest, visit NariCleveland.com.

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NANCY JOHNSON

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ptimum health in the New Year begins with good quality healthcare. But

finding the right health care insurance can be a confusing process.

Licensed insurance agent Patrick Althof of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is aware of the frustration and uncertainty we experience when choosing the right healthcare for our needs and budget.

"HealthMarkets is a full service brokerage with access to top-rated insurance companies in Ohio," Althof says. "We offer choice, convenience and counsel. And there is never any fee for our services.”

Althof was a grade school English teacher before he made the jump to insurance agent. “I’m still teaching by educating my clients and families on their options for health care in 2016.”

One of the biggest issues facing companies with 100 employees or fewer is an increase in premiums in 2016. “I’m helping business owners make the transition to individual insurance coverage for their employees.”

Althof says health care has actually become simpler since the Affordable Care Act. “You can purchase health care coverage from Healthcare.gov, through a private insurance company or through your employer. My job is

agent. She can call me to check on her plan’s benefits and find

to help you make an informed decision.”

out what doctors are in her network. I’m here to help.”

He enjoys meeting with clients to review

Althof explains that a face-to-face connection is important,

their needs and find the best plan for them.

although he is happy to advise customers over the phone as

“I help my clients balance their health care

well. "It gives me a lot of pleasure when a client realizes that

needs against their budget. Price is important,

choosing healthcare is as easy as picking up the phone and

but the right coverage is important, too.

talking to me."

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Beautiful You Skin Care in Your 20s, 30s, 40s and Beyond

ARTICLE NANCY JOHNSON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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aring for your skin is crucial to looking and

your 30s, invest in a serum such as Skin-

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We all know we should wear sunscreen

C & E serum. Your routine, every day and

during the day and wash our face every night,

every evening, should be to cleanse, tone,

removing all traces of makeup. But what else

apply serum and wear sunscreen daily.”

can we do to maintain healthy skin throughout the decades? And where do we begin?

Angela Ina, an aesthetician and director of V-Spa at Visage Surgical Institute in Medina, is a skin care expert with answers.

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 40S AND BEYOND

As a woman enters her 40s, she is also probably approaching perimenopause or even menopause.

“This is when the skin starts to grow thin,

“Sunscreen is key, but there are other

dry and dull,” says Ina. “Fine lines appear

things you can do as well," says Ina. "Wom-

while excess facial hair and breakouts may

en at any age will benefit by using a vita-

occur. It’s sometimes referred to as hormonal

min C serum. I also recommend an anti-ag-

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as SkinMedica and Obagi.”

and topicals such as The Perfect Derma Peel,

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 20S

Botox, Juvederm and surgical options. For a

“Eye cream is essential in your 20s,”

more youthful look, we also recommend Ve-

says Ina. “We recommend SkinMedica’s TNS

nus Legacy, a nonsurgical way to tighten fine

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lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. This

Your 20s are when skin cell turnover begins

procedure uses radio frequency and heat

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ily shed, leading to a dull, lifeless complexion.

There is no pain and no downtime. You can

Receiving routine facials, such as V-Spa’s ox-

have it done on your lunch hour."

ygenating jet peel facial, will help slough off dead skin cells to reveal healthier skin.”

Ina said she’s dedicated to giving each patient the time they need to discuss their prob-

SKIN CARE IN YOUR 30S

lem areas and possible treatments. “We take

As much as we hate to admit it, the skin

our time and really get to know our patients.

begins to show signs of wrinkles and pig-

We are dedicated to making a difference in

mentation in our 30s.

their lives. We want them to always look and

“Everybody's skin is a little bit different," says Ina, "The V-Spa aesthetician can provide

feel their best.”

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LET A SPA PUT THE AH in your next vacation ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CYNDI HANSEN

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fter turning 40, I made the conscious decision to become passionate about wellness. My goals in-

cluded adding exercise, eliminating processed foods, reducing stress, and most important, embracing the world of travel. And now I've discovered that reaching the age of 50 isn't so bad after all!

Since opening Red Travel in Medina, I've seen how travel can impact so many lives in such a healthy positive way.

Here are the facts: Balancing a demanding job, family, aging parents and more can be arduous to

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manage and full of tension. Stress is one of the leading factors of deteriorating health issues. Stress can bring on or even worsen symptoms and diseases.

Vacations are an opportunity to let go of problems and the demands of work. In other words, de-stress, even if for just a short period of time. Medical studies have shown that even a short getaway can help prevent burnout, increase productivity and performance at work, lower stress, keep energy levels high, and promote an overall healthy well-being. A body needs the opportunity to de-stress just to maintain and improve health.

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Sandals & Beaches Resorts invest hundreds of hours of additional certifications every year into its wellness staff. The spa experience focuses on connection, time and love, transforming guests from the inside out. Its fitness programs include top-of-

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the-line weight and cardiovascular equipment and Sandals offers a range of exercise classes such as Aqua Trike spinning classes, yoga on the beach, and Tabata, all run by certified instructors and all included in the resort stay.

AM Resorts are also on top of its game for health and fit-

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ness. The resort has dedicated an entire brand, Zoetry, as a spa and wellness resort. Here you’ll discover that wellness extends far beyond traditional health, fitness, nutrition and the spa experience. Your holistic well-being is taken to a whole new level.

As we begin the New Year, now is the time for resolutions. Grow old gracefully by allowing yourself to de-stress and re-energize for the upcoming year. If you're feeling tired, depressed, overworked or stressed, don’t pop a pill, take a vacation.

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Will Be Your Healthiest Year Ever The reason we make the same health resolutions year after year, is because our health is not a priority. Not yet.

ARTICLE BRANDON BUPP, D.C. | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ow many times has improving your health,

habits that will move you closer to meet-

working out, getting fit or losing weight

ing your goals. There are a lot of big busi-

been a New Year’s Resolution for you? Why isn’t

ness marketers selling a vast array of health

once enough and why do you have to resolve to

care products and that can be confusing. Ed-

get healthy at the start of every year?

ucate yourself.

Americans should be healthier. Where do you think we rank in terms of health as a nation? In the top 10, top 20 or at least the top 30? Nope. According to the World Health Organization, we rank 37th.

ENJOY LIFE

Do the things you’ve always wanted to do.

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The reason we make the same health resolu-

a hobby, read a book, meet with friends and

tions year after year, is because our health is not a

have fun. Enjoying life will give you more energy, more self-confidence and ultimately, the

priority. Not yet.

You’ve heard countless times: “It’s not a diet, it’s a life-

ability to reach your optimum health potential.

style.” The truth is, an ongoing force in your life should always be to get healthy, stay fit, lose weight, improve en-

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Giving Back

Get Into The The Christmas Groove Gives Back ARTICLE NANCY JOHNSON

PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE HAHN, SUGARBUSH DESIGN

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t started as a group of Medina County friends

Stairway to Heaven, Back in Black and Up-

looking for a way to share their musical tal-

town Funk. Our finale was something audi-

ents with the community. Eleven years later,

ences saw at previous concerts and asked for

the Christmas Groove has become a wildly

again: Little Drummer Boy."

popular benefit concert performed every December to thousands of audience members.

free but donations are accepted at the door.

Co-founders Robb and Joni Colbrunn of

The 2015 concert raised more than $26,595

Hinckley organized the first Christmas Groove

for this year’s beneficiary Laura’s Home Wom-

concert in 2004 with friends Eric and Diana

en’s Crisis Center. Past beneficiaries were Love

VanHorn of Medina. All four are still involved in

INC of Medina, Oasis of Hope, Medina Creative

the concert's yearly production.

Housing and Feeding Medina County.

“The first few years, we performed at var-

“We prefer to accept donations rather than

ious locations in Medina County, but we’ve

charge a ticket price,” says Joni. “We have five

outgrown all of our former venues," says Robb.

children at home so we look at it from a par-

“This past Christmas we performed three con-

ent’s perspective. Everything is so expensive

certs at Grace C&MA Church in Middleburg

during the Christmas season. The concert

Heights on December 4 and 5.”

gives families an opportunity to enjoy an eve-

Joni explains all talent and staff volunteer their

ning out and donate what they can.”

time. “There were 50 musicians on stage and

“The Christmas Groove concert is our gift

another 30 people working behind the scenes.”

to you,” says Robb. “The donation you make is

In addition to organizing the event, Robb is

your gift to the beneficiary.”

one of the Christmas Groove’s drummers. He

All donations go directly to the beneficiary.

also performs comedic skits with the show’s

Costs associated with producing and mar-

emcee Scott Roark. Co-organizer Joni taps

keting the show are covered by the Christ-

out the beats on congas and other instruments

mas Groove’s sponsors. The 2015 sponsors

in the percussion section. In 2013, the group

were Mid-West Poly Pak, Inc., Kirlough Family

added a horn line and strings. The 2015 concert

Dentistry, Spinnaker Financial Group, Merrill

featured Lexi Davila from Northeast Ohio, a fi-

Lynch, Hyland Software and Hope Church.

nalist on the television show The Voice.

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The Christmas Groove concert is always

“The Christmas Groove has turned into some-

The group performed traditional and con-

thing that’s significantly bigger than us,” Robb

temporary Christmas songs at December’s

says. “Every year our audience gets bigger and

concert. “We performed the songs with a

the donations grow. It can’t be just because of us.

twist,” says Robb. “We sprinkled in some rock

I believe God is blessing what we’re doing.”

and roll, blues, ballads, folk music and a little

Learn more about the Christmas Groove at

bit of comedy. We did Christmas parodies of

ChristmasGroove.org.

Medina County Lifestyle | January 2016

“ The Christmas Groove concert is our gift to you,” says Robb. “ The donation you make is your gift to the beneficiary.”

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Culinary Creations

ARTICLE NANCY JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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nspired by the butternut squash soup served by Chef/Co-owner Anthony Scolaro at One Eleven

Bistro, this dish is easy to make and delicious. For ease of preparation, pick up packaged butternut squash cubes, although you can peel, seed, and dice whole butternut squash. You’ll need about 3 4 cups of diced squash. Pepitas is the Spanish word for "pumpkins seeds." To toast, toss pepitas with a bit of olive oil. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until golden. An immersion blender is the chef’s secret for a creamy, pureed soup, but you can also smooth the soup in batches in a blender.

INGREDIENTS

2 (12-ounce) packages fresh cubed butternut squash 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ cup dry white wine 4 cups chicken stock 2 green apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste ½ tsp thyme 1 bay leaf Salt and white pepper, to taste Crème fraiche or sour cream, for garnish Toasted pepitas, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS

In a Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Deglaze with white wine, cooking until wine is nearly absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, apple, maple syrup, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, 35 - 40 minutes or until squash is tender.

Remove bay leaf and puree soup with an immersion blender.

Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream and toasted pepitas. Serves 4 – 6.

Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent wine match.

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Christina herself has set goals for the new

healthy body and a healthy mind are what

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to loosen up muscles before or after a work-

a fitness advocate who ran track and played

so I can help them reach their goal."

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Christina is aware that some people are

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Mediterranean Fitness offers a variety of class-

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According to Christina, quality of life is

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"We love our members," she says. "We're

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Local Limelight ARTICLE NANCY JOHNSON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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or a new look in the New Year, Legacy Hair Studios offers pam-

“The Wild Ginger treatment increases shine, reduces color fade

pering services designed to leave every guest feeling refreshed,

and breakage,” Skraba says. “It’s a two-step process completed in just

relaxed and beautiful.

30 minutes, while guests enjoy a ginger ale, tropical trail mix and a

Owner Dolly Hanreck, who operates four Legacy Hair Studios in Medina, Wadsworth, Middleburg Heights and Northfield, recommends three different treatments in 2016.

in January and February.”

Skraba also recommends the revitalizing, repairing and renewing

“The GK Fast-Blow-Dry Taming System is fabulous,” Hanreck says.

“It’s a 20-minute treatment for hair that lasts through eight to 10 shampoos. We spray it on and blow-dry it in. It reduces drying time, tames frizz and adds shine.” The service costs $35.

Marula Oil Masque for hair. The 20-minute service, which is regularly priced at $20, will be offered for just $10 in January and February.

Legacy carries a full line of Paul Mitchell products.

“If you’re coloring your hair, you want to protect your investment by

Supervisor Alberta Skraba, who manages the four salons, suggests the Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratriplex

massage for hands and arms. Best of all, the $35 treatment is just $15

treatment available in Lega-

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ulous and more.”

Hanreck and the Legacy staff learned new tricks, trends and techniques at a recent Paul Mitchell show in Covington, Kentucky.

According to Hanreck, this year's hottest trends are a bit surprising and very whimsical. “You’ll see rose gold hair. Violet and pink pastel peekaboo highlights. Silvery gray metallics. The Mod look, inspired

by Paul Mitchell and Vidal Sassoon in the 60s, will be huge. Short hair will be geometric. Long hair will have a wonderful deconstructed look – braids and up-dos will be hot, messy, deconstructed and elegant all at the same time.”

Hanreck says the Blowout Bar is one of the newest trends in Violet hair at the Paul Mitchel show in Covington, Kentucky. Photo credit: Legacy Hair Studios

2016. “A professional blow-out is the latest pampering craze. It started in New York and we’ve brought it to Legacy. Women are coming into our salons for a quick shampoo and style in the morning before the workday, after a workout, or in the late afternoon for date night. It’s just $15 and we give our guests a dry shampoo to extend the life of the style.”

Hanreck says the Legacy motto is to go above and beyond, for every guest – every time.

When you think about it, that’s exactly the kind of pampering we need in the New Year.

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HIKING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

BRUNSWICK RELAY CHILI COOK-OFF

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can hike 4-5 miles at a brisk pace. Walking

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enthusiasts to share knowledge with

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Parting Thoughts

Birds on a Wire WORDS KENDRA MATHEWSON

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ne of my dear friends is a painter who sees the world through her amazing artist eyes. When she was the newbie in our neighborhood, her heart was sensitive to how to integrate her family into the community. Driving one day she noticed how birds perched on a telephone wire seemed to choose when to gather, and who to pause with. As she watched the birds sit, and then come and go, those birds spoke to her of how we create community, who we keep counsel with, and even the dynamic nature of the process.

She had moved in down the street, and it was my love of her work that initially drew us together. We shared a moment of connection on my front porch steps, and lingered like the birds chatting on the telephone wire, before we flew off back to our hectic lives. Over the years, through working on house projects, painting together, building a club, learning new skills together, cook34

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ing meals together, playing cards as couples, we’d pause from the “flights” our lives demanded (me flying around in my minivan and she in her Mini Cooper) to sit like those birds on a wire and talk over tea. This is how we became friends.

That is community. That is how community begins and how it grows. These oneon-one connections expand and extend and become a beautiful web of interconnectedness. Through words, stories, shared experiences and common interests, we find inspiration to create our communities.

My friend’s keen observations became the main theme of a series that has become her signature. The beauty of her Birds on a Wire series, and her reflections on community, have inspired me to embrace and celebrate more the important place it has in our lives.

We live in such an individualistic society that our personal empowerment sometimes over-

"I Think I've Got This" by Lisa Lala | Birds on a Wire Series

shadows the significance of our need for each other. Like the ingredients of an exceptional recipe, or the materials used to construct a quality home, a community is only as good as the people who comprise it. Because the people are who ignite an idea, imagine a future, share an event, take the bull by the horns, see a need and fill it, spread the word about a new business, open their home to new families, bring a meal when there’s an illness, invest in a neighbor or believe in a student, give witness to struggles and celebrate successes.

Our magazine is your “wire.” Let us pause to read the stories that have been inspired by our community, to drink in the beautiful photographs that paint the story of us. Email your editor and publisher, or better yet reach out and enjoy a cup of coffee together. Let us stop here in the pages of our publication each month and celebrate like birds on a wire, before we fly off back to our busy lives. You inspire us.

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