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LOCALEMAGAZINE FALL 2012

St. Johns Locale Magazine is published by Locale Media Company, LLC Š 2009.

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Cover Photography by Stephanie Murray Picking the best with Eagan at Andy T’s Farms

8 Look At Me Now Chris Knight is not one to sit on the sidelines. His inspiring story from his parents, Scott & Cindy.

13 Small Town Girl The next installation from our favorite local inspirational weight loss goddess.

20 In The Market

23 CCAC News

The sun always shines

The Arts Council sets

on the locals at the Farmer’s Market

up for classes in quilling and iris fold.

16 Crazy For You We are crazy about SJHS Theatre! Get the inside pics and information about their upcoming show.

25 Comprising Art Locale goes to the biggest juried show in the nation - Grand Rapids’ own ArtPrize.

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LOCALEMAGAZINE FALL 2012

Rumor has it

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.

– Walt Disney I’ve heard a lot of rumors lately. Rumors that Locale Magazine is no longer in circulation. Clearly, the old rule of thumb applies.

Never take a rumor seriously. In fact, Locale Media is enjoying an amazing year of growth. But, in order to keep it that way, I must constantly re-evaluate, re-think and re-invent my business model. I am a firm believer in the adage that business must constantly change to stay relevant. Here at Locale, we are changing. We are adding services and new technologies to better serve our clients, readers and followers. This takes time, patience and some bravery to step outside the normal comfort zone. Sometimes it’s not so easy for this ever-aging gal, but I pride myself on forging forward with a positive attitude and an eye for change.

Locale Magazine is entering a new phase. Now a quarterly publication, we can better manage sales and information pertinent to our clients and followers. With bigger and better issues in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, we speak to events the seasons bring in our community. This move makes it easier for organizations and advertisers to communicate their message in a timely fashion to our audience, with a longer shelf life and convenient publication calendar planning.

New services include added online features on our website with more blogs, events and links. We’ll have even more people and pics to enjoy. In addition to the magazine, we are launching a new e-newsletter aimed at bringing more timely event announcements for service groups and local events. Plus we’ll include tips and tricks for small businesses and organizations; from graphic design and marketing, to

information on latest apps to

help you manage your life and business.

We’ve refreshed the logo, updated the look and feel of the magazine and have even added QR codes to our stories and ads.

I guess in a way, that rumor was true - but Locale is simply moving forward. We are changing, and rumor has it, for the better.

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Look atme Now Chris Knight’s philosophy: “I can walk, and collect money, but some of the kids can’t, so I can go do it for them!”

For some Special Olympics Michigan athletes, 2012 was the first or second year competing at the State Summer Games, at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. Others have been competing much longer. This is the start of Christopher Knight’s thirtieth year competing in Special Olympics. Chris started participating when he was 8 years old! In the last 30 years his competition has expanded into many sports, including swimming, bowling, softball, golf, poly hockey, bocce ball, basketball, horseshoes, and snow shoeing.

Chris a 37-year-old from St. Johns in Area 28 (Clinton County), came to the 2012 State Summer Games to compete in bocce.

He walked away from his first competition in the rain, on Friday June 1 with a gold medal in singles, and a silver medal on Saturday June 2, in doubles.

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“All I did was concentrate on where I wanted the bocce ball to go,” said Chris, explaining how he won his medals. Chris has an infectious personality and always has a huge smile on his face, and is very eager to help anyone who might need help.

“Everyone in St. Johns knows Chris Knight. He fundraises around the city, works with his Uncle Dean at Deano’s Pizzeria, and is an all-around great guy,” said Area 28 Director, Debbie Cornell. “He is always friendly and loves to talk to everyone.

When Chris was small, U of M Mott’s Children’s Hospital doctors told his parents that if he could remember his name, and walk across the floor without falling down, that would be about the best he could do. When you say that in front of Chris, his reply is, “And look at me now!”. Chris’ family is extremely supportive of him and are also involved in Special Olympics Michigan. His parents, Scott and Cindy Knight, are on the management board for Area 28.

His uncle’s business, Bruno’s Bar started and has sponsored the Area 28’s golf outing for 16 years.

Chris’ favorite part about competitions is spending time with his friends and coaches. He loves that the Summer Games are hosted at Central Michigan University, his favorite college. His sister, brother-in-law, and 4 aunts all graduated from there. Chris wore his CMU hat and sweatshirt all weekend, cheering, “Fire Up Chips!” any chance he could get. Some of the CMU football players even signed his hat!

Chris’ next fund raising event will be the Area 28 Walk-A-Thon. Chris will start collecting for that in September, for the event the beginning of October.

So far, Chris has collected over $9000 just for the WalkA-Thon, in the past 5 years. Chris philosophy is “I can walk, and collect money, but some of the kids can’t, so I can go do it for them!”. Chris plans to continue training with his coaches and return to CMU for the 2013 State Summer Games. Anyone interested in helping Chris with his fundraising, can send a check to: Area 28 Special Olympics, C/O Chris Knight, 808 N. Oakland, St. Johns, MI 48879.

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By Monica Stump Follow Monica’s Blog! monica-justasmalltowngirl.blogspot.com/

Small Town Girl Just a

When I started this weight loss journey 3+ years ago, I wouldn’t

I’m not saying that you can’t be comfortable when you are losing weight. I still occasionally “splurge”. A person has to or you will fail. You have to realize that you are

have expected to

human. I’m getting better at not beating myself up when

experience the

I splurge or that I didn’t run “X” amount of miles that day.

emotions and changes that I have gone through. I’m still

I do the best I can and be done with it.

learning about myself. I believe that a person should

It’s been a hard road. I knew it would be. I just didn’t

want to “learn” more about themselves, to find who you

know how life changing it was going to be. My life is

are and what you believe in. It’s a never ending process.

completely different than it was before right down to the

Throughout this, I’ve found an inner strength that I didn’t

feelings I have when I see pictures of myself or when I

know I had. I found out that I’m the one who controls my

encounter people in a store that don’t recognize me

thoughts and actions and reactions to things and

anymore. I saw a television show once where a lady lost

people.

a big amount of weight. She couldn’t watch the video

There is a lot of negativity that I have had to sort

they showed of her weight loss journey. At that moment, I

through in my head. I’ve struggled with thoughts that

got tears in my eyes and knew that I was not alone in my

probably most people have experienced but don’t talk

thinking. I can see why they have people go through an

about. I put myself out there a while ago when I started

evaluation before they have surgery. It makes sense.

writing for this magazine and on my blog. I was scared,

did this on my own and have welcomed anything I

very scared, to talk about myself and what I’ve been

would go through, no matter how hard it would be.

I

through. I was afraid of being judged or talked about. In

I have had a couple of rough moments where I was

the process of all this, I found out that people have

very discouraged. I have felt as if obstacles were being

enjoyed these articles and have understood me.

thrown my way. In fact, I probably could have avoided

The one thing I want to share in this particular article is

those obstacles by realizing I was the one placing them

that you can “come” back from anything as long as you

there. A person has control over what they do. There is

put forth the effort. I’ve went from running 1 day a week

no one shoving food in your mouth. You have the choice

to running up to 6-7 days a week again. I’m back to

to say no, to move away from the table when you feel

losing weight again. I didn’t give up; I just had a lot on

comfortable rather than feeling full, to not order dessert,

my “plate”. I have “come back” after dealing with a

you name it. No one will make you feel bad about it,

separation and impending divorce. I was gently

especially if they understand.

reminded again of why I started out on this journey in the

I found a quote once that says: “Don’t expect

first place. I got my determination and drive back. Most

everyone to understand your journey, especially if

people aren’t as lucky as I have been. They gain their

they’ve never had to walk your path”! With these articles,

weight back and nothing is learned. I’m not knocking

I hope to do just that… to help people understand. My

anyone and I don’t know anyone else’s particular

w i s h i s t o i n s p i re p e o p l e . To s h o w t h e m t h a t

reasons why they did but I wanted to be different.

perseverance, even after all this time, is the key to

I made excuses just like everyone else. You name it and I’ve thought of it. I didn’t have the time or the

attaining a goal. I’m living proof of that. I’m still plugging away and I won’t give up ‘till I can say “I did it!”

energy to put forth the effort. I got “comfortable” again.

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LOCALEMAGAZINE FALL 2012

Crazy for t he t heat re Fall Musical Opens November 9!

The St. Johns High School Theater Department is preparing for their fall production of CRAZY FOR YOU™ which will be performed November 9th-11th. This musical comedy features music and lyrics

by George and Ira Gershwin. Production co-conception developed by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent, and inspired by material from Guy Bolton and John McGowan. CRAZY FOR YOU™ was originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams. In 1992, the American Broadway musical made an all-singing and all-dancing comeback with the premiere, an adaptation of the George and Ira Gershwin 1930 hit, garnering the year's Tony Award for Best Musical. The SJHS production is being directed by Andrea Makarauskas, with technical assistance from Josh Heethuis, and vocal assistance from Nichole Frazer. The orchestra is directed by Justin Valla, assisted by Barry Palmer; with costumes by Jackie Tkaczyk.

St. Johns High School Theatre Department presents evening performances on Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th at 7:00 pm, with a matinee performance at 2pm on Sunday, November 11th. Tickets for reserved seating are $8, and go on sale Monday, October 29th. Questions regarding ticket sales can be directed to the ticket office at (989)227-4210.

CRAZY FOR YOU™ is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

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Photos by L. Bishop

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LOCALEMAGAZINE FALL 2012 Show posters provided by Spartan Printing

This Gershwin extravaganza is filled with song and dance, and Ken Ludwig's hilarious dialogue. The audience will be swept as up in an artfully constructed tale of boy Photo provided

a meeting courtesy and girl not in the Wild West, where they spread goodness intended for and ultimately fall in love. endorsement The curtain opens on that most magical of places, purposes.

Bothered Now. Brought back to reality, Bobby decides to escape to Nevada.

When Bobby arrives in Deadrock, it is clear that the town has seen better days. The men sing Bidin' My Time in a long, slow drawl. Everett Baker is expecting a banker named Bobby Child to arrive and foreclose on his Gaiety

backstage at the Zangler Theater in New York in the 1930's.

Theater. The only woman left in this forlorn town is Everett's

The last performance of The Zangler Follies is wrapping up

daughter, the spunky Polly Baker, who vows to get even

for the season and Tess, the dance Director, is dodging the

with "Bobby Child" if she ever meets him. Bobby falls in love

advances of the married Mr. Zangler. Bobby Child, the

with Polly at first sight, not realizing who she is, and

rich son of a banking family, is backstage hoping for an

expresses his excitement in Things are Looking Up. Lank

audition with Zangler. Bobby performs K-ra-zy for You, but

Hawkins, the owner of Deadrock's saloon, and Polly's

fails to impress Zangler after landing on Zangler's toe

ardent suitor, is not pleased to see a rival for Polly's

during the final flourish of his dance routine. Dejected,

affections.

Bobby heads outside.

Bobby finds himself in quite a bind. If he forecloses on

Bobby is met by Irene the wealthy woman to whom he

the theatre, he will lose the girl he loves. Inspired, he

has been engaged for five years, and then by his mother

comes up with the idea of "putting on a show" to pay off

who demands that Bobby carry out a piece of banking

the mortgage. Polly agrees to this plan until she finds out

business for her. Bobby is told to go to Deadrock, Nevada

who Bobby is - that banker from New York! Bobby is

to foreclose on a rundown theatre. As the two women

heartbroken, but he decides to put on the show anyway,

argue over him, Bobby imagines dancing with the Follies

disguised as Zangler. Polly, deeply hurt, expresses her

Girls and joins them in a rousing rendition of I Can't be

loneliness in Someone to Watch Over Me.

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CAST & CREW Bobby: Joe Dershem Bela Zangler: Remy Patterson Lank Hawkins: Dustin Perkins Everett Baker: Luke Smith Polly Baker: Megan English Irene Roth: Meg Dedyne Eugene Fodor: Mitchell Gazda Patricia Fodor: Alexa Ruestman Mother: Alyssa Wettlaufer Tess: Whitney Pung Patsy: Maddy Shutes Mitzi: Camille LaBar Betsy: Mikayla Bramble Follies Girls: Audrey DeAlmeida, Holly Flynn, Gwen Gaffney, Amulya Jain, Rebecka Jones, Meredith Robbins, Tess Rowland, Erika Sturgis Follies Girls Assistants: Shelby Barnes, Cassie Gritsavage, Jamie Hibbler, Isobella Medina, Julia Roehm, Zoe Schultheiss, Annie Thelen Moose: Eli Joy Mingo: Jacob Bendele Sam: Jared Gregory Wyatt: Ben Scheffler Billy: Will Palmer Jimmy: Cody Smith Perkins: Isobella Medina Chauffeur: Ben Scheffler Zanglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lackey: Mitchell Gazda Stage Manager: Alexa Ruestman Stage Manager: Lauren Kelley Set Building & Painting: Erik Beals, Brandon Bentley, Mary Cardinal, Danielle Graham, Hannah Jones, Lauren Kelley, KC Parody, Christine Shoup, Daesha Tate, Sam Thelen, Trevor Vanek Set Moving: Erik Beals, Brandon Bentley, Katie DeLiso, Hannah Jones, Lauren Kelley, Amanda Pung, Daesha Tate, Sam Thelen, Trevor Vanek Lights: Julia Buck, Alex Rosenbaum, Danialle Stebbins Sound: Madison Bradley, Anthony Fedewa, Richelle Korienek Props: Jenna Cody, Emma Montague, Kristina Pierson, Sara Uribe Costumes: Katelyn Curtis, Gimmie Latunski, Riley Peterson, Rebecca Sabin, Jordan Shoup

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A few days later, ten Follies Girls on vacation from The Zangler Follies appear like a mirage in the desert. Bobby has asked them to help stage a spectacular show in Deadrock. When the men of Deadrock see the girls, the sleepy town becomes very lively. Meanwhile, to Bobby's dismay, Irene arrives, threatening to expose Bobby's charade. Polly falls in love with Bobby's impersonation of Zangler, and expresses her love for "Zangler" with the song Embraceable You. Opening night arrives, but everyone is disappointed to find that the only ticket buyers are the Fodors, an English couple writing a guidebook to the American West. What starts out as a disappointment changes into the realization that the show has galvanized the once-sleepy town. They celebrate with a spirited rendition of I Got Rhythm while the actual Zangler stumbles unnoticed into town.

Act Two opens in Lank's saloon where Bobby is professing his love to Polly. Unfortunately, she is still in love with the man who she thinks is Zangler. Bobby is about to convince Polly that he has been impersonating "Zangler" when the real Zangler walks into the saloon looking for Tess.

Zangler finds Tess but refuses her request to produce the show. Tess storms off. Zangler, now drunk, bemoans his fate. Bobby, dressed like Zangler, reels in to drown his sorrow over losing Polly. The two men act as mirror images of each other and lament their lost loves in What Causes That. The next morning, Polly sees two Zanglers passed out together. She realizes that Bobby was telling her the truth, but she feels hurt by his deception.

The townsfolk vote to give up on performing the show again. Bobby is disappointed and decides to return to New York when Polly refuses to admit that she wants him to stay. Before departing, Bobby thanks her for the memories by singing They Can't Take That Away From Me. Polly then mourns her loss in But Not for Me. Zangler agrees to stay in Deadrock and back the show after all. He spends his last dollar putting together a topnotch production to show Tess how much he loves her. In New York, Bobby's mother gives him the deed to the Zangler Theater. Bobby's happiness evaporates as the Follies Girls remind him in Nice Work If You Can Get It that nothing matters as much as true love. Bobby takes off for Deadrock and Polly.

Deadrock has been transformed into a jewel of a city where the "Deadrock Follies" has been playing to packed houses, and the star of the show is Polly. Nevertheless, Polly misses Bobby and decides to look for him in New York.

Polly and Bobby cross paths but are ultimately reunited in Deadrock. Irene marries Lank, and Bobby's mother (who follows her son out West) is smitten with Everett. Bobby and Polly embrace at last. The curtain falls on a finale of bliss and a reprise of Embraceable You.

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LOCALEMAGAZINE FALL 2012

In t he Market

Photos by B Bishop

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NOW INDOORS! SJ Farmer’s Market goes inside Nov. 3 Farmer’s Market Flourishes in Fall The St. Johns Farmers Market enjoyed a prosperous season and is now expanding its operations to include an indoor market beginning November 3 inside the formerly “Always Charming” storefront downtown.

Vendors will include specialty bakery items (Have you tried the homemade cinnamon rolls? Oh my.) Student baked goods (benefitting band and other school sponsored functions), crafts and even some live music!

Please come out and support your local community by visiting the new indoor local Farmer’s Market in downtown St. Johns!

Try Some Farmer’s Market Fun! ■ The produce and baked goods are grown and made locally and are the freshest you can find. This enhances the taste and aroma.

■ Our existing system of food transportation and distribution requires enormous amounts of energy and resources. Before reaching your table, the average food item in the United States will travel 1,300 miles! In fact, only about 10% of the fossil fuel energy used in the world’s food system is used for production. The other 90% goes into packaging, transportation, and marketing of the food.

■ Shopping at the Farmers Market benefits the local people and strengthens our local community.

■ Since the produce is picked at the peak of the season by your local friends and neighbors, nutrients, and phytochemicals are more abundant. Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine.”

■ Try something new! Ask the vendor his favorite way to prepare a particular type of produce. Many have recipes to share.

■ Check if there are any special events being planned at the Far mers Market. Many have cooking demonstrations, tastings, and fun activities for the kids.

■ Give your children each $2.00. Let them explore the world of produce and make a new selection. There is a much greater chance your child will try this new food since it belongs to them.

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Quilling&IrisFold This is a combination of iris fold technique and quilled flowers

classes scheduled at the Clinton County Arts Gallery

Are you looking for a way to enhance your card making skills? Why not try quilling or iris fold technique. These are great skills for both the beginner and the advanced card making enthusiasts. Add these skills to embossing and stamping for amazing card making creations Local card designer, Carey Harris, taught these classes last year and is excited to teach again this fall with newly acquired skills. She will be teaching three classes on Tuesday evenings in November. The first class will be a beginner quilling class on Tuesday November 6th. The second class will be more advanced where you will learn to quill several types of flowers and perfect your quilling skills. This class will be held November 13th. The third class will be iris fold technique and is scheduled for Tuesday November 20th. All classes require preregistration with a fee of $20 per class and will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Art Gallery. Paper supplies will be included for all classes. A quilling tool will be provided for the quilling classes and available for you to purchase. Classes will be limited to six students.

Persons interested in registering for a class may view samples of quilling and iris fold cards at the Art Gallery. The Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00-5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00. You may also call in your registration at 224-2429. Visit the Clinton County Art Council website at www.clintoncountyarts.org to see what other classes and activities are currently being offered. Or call Michael Muehlenbeck, Director, at 989 224-2429 or contact Carey Harris at krazycarey@yahoo.com.

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Art Prize

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Undertow By Melissa Cook graphite on paper, dry brush

ComprisingArt

Roil By Jamey Grimes • suspended microfiber weave

With the coming of fall also comes the anticipation of the fastest growing art competition, ArtPrize. With the venue located in Grand Rapids, it’s just too close to miss. Locale Magazine grabbed the camera for a day of perusing and critique to bring our readers some of our favorite highlights from the show.

ArtPrize has become the world’s largest art competition by combining $560,000 in total prizes with an open call for artists, venues, and of course, critics. So what makes ArtPrize so unique?

Anyone over the age of 18 can be an artist, any space within the ArtPrize district can be a venue, and anyone over the age of 16 can vote. Each of the 161 venues that comprise the 2012 ArtPrize exhibition are independently organized. Artists and venues first sign up and connect on artprize.org, then they work together to produce their individual show. The ArtPrize organization plays no role in the selection of the participating artists, venues, or artwork that is displayed. At ArtPrize, anyone over the age of 16 can participate as judge and critic simply by participating in the public vote. It’s your vote deciding who takes home the top prize.

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At ArtPrize 2012, 1717 Artists created 1517 entries and connected with 161 venues while thousands of dedicated volunteers filled 10,000+ hours of volunteer shifts. ArtPrize 2012 is over, but you can still get involved. Visit artprize.org for more information.

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Relief sculpture and outdoor sculpture along with recycled materials was a recurrent theme with many artists for 2012.

GR Ford Museum Sculpture

Our President - Thomas Moran

ArtPrize Winners Juried Grand Prize: "Displacement "

by Design 99 Urban Space Award: "Flight" by Dale Rogers 2-D Award: "Habitat" by Alois Kronschlager 3-D Award: "More or Less" by ABCD 83 Venue Award: "SITE:LAB" at 54 Jefferson Time/Performance Award: "Three Phases"

by Complex Movements Winners not pictured

Land Up North Jason Charzewski

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2012 Winner “Elephants”

About Adonna Khare

Raised in a small town in Iowa, I've been drawing my family and animals since I was three. I create using the pencil, the eraser and a sock as my tools. The drawings are not pre-planned rather they evolve through my experiences with people Return To Eden and the absurdities of life. The result is a group of drawings where the animals coexist in a world Elephants

beyond ours, and are inexplicably tied together, often not by choice. Through the work I hope to

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inspire adults and children to allow their imaginations to envelop them into a world other than their own. Within the work are hundreds of vignette’s, featuring creatures juxtaposed with ordinary events. The piece is a series of life sized Elephants, intertwined with a menagerie of animals. Set up to function as a triptych, and to engage the viewers in the transformation of the work. The triptych is still a work in progress.

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Friday NightLight s The new stadium for St. Johns High School was inaugurated on August 30. The Redwings started off their season with a win and at press time, is looking forward to District Finals against Owosso at home on November 2.

GO REDWINGS!

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