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Entertainment Alley

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Find Your Perfect Pooch

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Local Women

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Good News

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Tri County Events

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Careers for Consideration

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Empower!

ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE,

It’s a responsibility we all share. It’s not necessarily part of our day-today, or a check mark on our overall weekly to-do list; but down deep, we can all feel the pull to fulfill the mission given to us at birth. In fact, when the doctor said, “it’s a girl,” it began. The quest to have a voice, take a seat at the table where major decisions are made or be appreciated for our contributions. We want a world of gender equality, and to achieve it, we must engage each generation to uncover their leadership potential.

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I take my part in this quest very seriously. I like to think it’s the little things we do that add up to make a big difference. It’s sharing women’s accomplishments, providing opportunities and engaging in the conversation. Engaging in the conversation, for me, takes many forms starting with this publication. The women I’ve encountered over the last decade, and those who’ve been featured here in these pages, leave me in awe every month.

The area I’ve generally left to others is education. Educating young women about leadership roles and how to effectively engage their own potential was definitely someone else’s game. I’ve mentored young women and I love to hear their perspectives and goals, but until recently it was mostly one-on-one. Last month, I participated in Olivet College’s Cultivating Women Leaders event, where I had the honor of helping young women identify and lead through gender stereotypes during a panel discussion.

I am proud to be associated with a college that is actively pursuing this initiative and I’ll continue to serve on their Leadership Council with other women in our region.

I appreciate those who worked so hard before me. They’ve set the stage for me to find success in fulfilling my specific dreams. Therefore, because I’ve been given so much, I must give back. We all must find our own way to help the next generation be even more successful. It’s tough to understand how women are over half of the workforce, but are still finding it difficult to gain CEO positions in the nation’s top companies. There is a major disconnect. We have to help the women coming after us find answers.

We must enable them to connect the dots for future generations – for our grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Most importantly, I want women to feel good about who they are. They are valuable and through their most authentic selves, they will be happiest and most successful in obtaining leadership positions, if that’s what they want.

Encourage them. For me, it started with my strong mom and grandma.

They were definitely leaders in my family and I learned how to be a strong confident woman from them.

With Mother’s Day approaching, we’ve decided to honor moms by scheduling a CAWLM Mom & Me Tea on Saturday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ages seven and up welcome). Gretchen Whitmer, a strong female leader in our state, will be joining us as our guest speaker to discuss how she balances her number one role as mom with her other work ventures. No matter your political perspective, she is a role model. Space is limited. Sign up today at cawlm.com/mom-me-tea.

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Burcham Hills names director Komen Michigan of organizational development announces new Burcham Hills has named Cindy Popovitch director of organizational development, replacing Joan Holda who is retiring.

Popovitch will oversee human resources, recreation and wellness areas. She will also continue to oversee workforce development for the entire community. Popovitch joined Burcham in April 2015 as the manager of organizational development.

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Prior to Burcham, Popovitch was a sales department manager for a successful startup company in Silicon Valley, Cali. She earned certifications in organizational development and as a professional in human resources. She has served on various committees at Burcham

including culture, compliance and employee surveys. Popovitch earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan Flint. She served on the Owosso Downtown Development Authority and was later appointed to the Owosso Planning Commission, helping develop the community’s first ever master plan.

Founded in 1974, Burcham Hills, a not-for-profit, life plan community, offers quality living in its Resident Center and short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in its Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

Burcham also offers onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy to the public in its Outpatient Therapy Clinic.

Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center announces exhibitions and gallery sales director Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center announces the hiring of Katrina M. Daniels as exhibitions and gallery sales director. A nonprofit organization founded in 1965, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center provides public awareness, education and enjoyment of the visual arts by promoting the works of Michigan artists.

In her role at Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, Daniels will coordinate on-site and public art exhibitions, as well as the gallery’s exceptional selection of contemporary craft and

unique opportunities to lease fine art. Daniels will facilitate the adjudication process and related communications for the gallery’s Michigan artists.

executive director Komen Michigan (Komen MI) recently announced Erica Bills will join the organization as its new executive director.

Working in the nonprofit sector for more than a decade, Bills brings experience in nonprofit leadership, fund Erica Bills development and strategic marketing to Komen MI. She also has a proven track record in developing strategic relationships with diverse groups of donors and increasing community partnerships. Bills was previously a board member for Komen Mich.

Komen Michigan is committed to saving lives and reducing breast cancer mortality in Michigan.

Through targeted, culturally-relevant education programs, screenings, diagnostics, transportation, survivor support programs and events like Race for the Cure®, Komen Michigan has touched more than 85,000 lives in Michigan in 2015 alone.

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Daniels boasts degrees in Art History and Visual Culture, as well as Interior Design. Her experience includes over ten years in the arts field, most recently serving as program director for the Michigan Institute of Contemporary Art. For more information, please visit lansingartgallery.org/katrina-m-daniels.

Capital Area Humane Society names new director of development Capital Area Humane Society is pleased to welcome Cindy Kangas as their new director of development and community relations. Kangas brings to this position a substantial background in communications, marketing, event planning and non-profit organization.

A proud Lansing native, Kangas plays mom to one golden yellow mix named Eli Manning and two “sassy red head” cats.

Additionally, she is a married mom of four children.

Cindy Kangas

Kangas came from Fox 47, where she worked as the community affairs coordinator. Prior to that, she built marketing and corporate

responsibility initiatives for several local companies as an independent contractor. She spent five years at Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan as a community coordinator and director of special events. In the community, she serves on the board of directors at Turner Dodge House and is active in her daughter’s dance companies. To show her passion for Lansing, she hosts a viral video program titled Lansing Made.

After animals, Kangas’ focus is people. She is passionate about delivering unsurpassed outreach by creating strong relationships and community networks. She will undoubtedly enhance the service the Capital Area Humane Society provides to its customers.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

BY ADAM LANSDELL

A little bit of paint goes a long way REO Town’s The Nook evolves one coat of paint at a time Perhaps you’re on a journey; digging deep within yourself to hurdle the obstacles that stand between you and your biggest dreams. Did you ever stop to take a breath, only to realize that it might not be as hard as you’d imagined? Ask Lindsay Leonard, owner of REO Town’s The Nook for advice and she’ll tell you that, “all it takes is a coat of paint.”

“I have my mom to thank for that idea! For a little while growing up we didn’t have much money, so my mom would take hand-me-downs or garage sale items and give them a fresh coat of paint or new hardware,” reminisced Leonard. “[My mom]

could make anything look good. A little paint and imagination goes a long way! Now following in her footsteps, I think she’s reliving those times. She was trying to give us the best life she could and in the meantime taught me something I would soon turn into a business.”

The Nook specializes in repurposing used furniture and home goods to create visually extraordinary pieces. From custom orders to antique flips, these handcrafted items are a treasure to behold.

For Leonard, this venture is more than just a source of income, it’s a culmination of her passion, creativity and ability to turn the obscure into something extraordinary.

“I love anything quirky and artsy, something you look at and think ‘I’ve never seen that before’ that’s my favorite and I’m learning that a lot of others are like that too,” explained Leonard.

While creativity has played the biggest role in this local business’s rise to success, its location is nothing to dismiss. This cozy boutique is nestled within REO Town. This dark horse wasn’t always the vibrant neighborhood it is today, and as it continues to define itself, it has become the destination for the many emerging businesses.

“When I was looking for a place to open shop and REO Town came up, I had no idea where or what it was,” said Leonard. “But when I made the short commute out here I was shocked that this little stretch of the cutest town has yet to be discovered!

I knew from the second I saw my store front it was a done deal.”

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The look and feel of The Nook is essential to its business model. The shop is designed to feel like a relaxing, laid-back place to shop — and a visit just isn’t the same without a greeting from the resident doorman, Henry the toy poodle.

As the shop continues to carve out its space within the community, it hasn’t restricted its ambitions to the immediate area. Leonard explains she’d love to expand by opening additional locations in coastal towns in Michigan. She is also exploring options to bring menswear and plus-size clothing options to the existing women’s section that currently takes up a portion of the sales floor.

While the goals and ambitions of this local business are plentiful, there remains a constant reminder within this venture — dare to make your dreams a reality. Sometimes taking that leap of faith can be the core of your life’s accomplishments. You’ll never know until you try.

“My number one success is having the faith to even open my shop,” remarked an enthusiastic Leonard. “I have to thank my friends and family for the strength they gave me to pursue my dreams and help make it what it is, and the good Lord for helping it grow.”

To learn more about the Nook, visit thenookshop. com and stay tuned to their Instagram page (shopthenook) for updates on hours, new items, sales and much more.

Adam Lansdell is an Alumni of Grand Valley State University, and currently a Communication Specialist with M3 Group of Lansing. With a passion for all things creative it comes as no surprise that he’s also a musician, movie buff and graphic designer. Adam spends his down time biking, and spending too much of his personal income on concert tickets or vinyl records.

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NONPROFIT PROFILE

BY TAYLOR MACKEY

CREATING COMMUNITY It’s a warm spring day at Edgewood Village and residents are working out in the neighborhood garden, while inside, the staff are preparing for the evening’s Fiesta Potluck.

Nestled in Meridian Township, Edgewood Village is a nonprofit housing corporation that provides safe, high-quality accommodations for low-income, disabled or senior individuals and families.

The community consists of 105 townhomes and 30 apartments where residents of all ages interact daily. They offer a variety of programs and community resources including a computer lab, playground and Community

Network Center. Classes include financial and homebuyer’s workshops along with other educational, social and recreational options.

Edgewood Village has been an essential part of the metro Lansing community since its founding in the 1970’s. It began when attorney Karl L. Gotting met Reverend Truman Morris and the two joined forces to work on a vision for nonprofit housing. They wanted to build a diverse community of townhomes and apartments for families and senior citizens; and with the support

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of Edgewood United Church of Christ, they were able to do so.

Awna Ari was a resident of Edgewood Village 15 years ago while she attended school to be a teacher.

Now, she serves as the organization’s program director. For her, the mission has always been to end the poverty cycle and empower residents.

“I see us as a place where people come to learn and share with one another. I believe Edgewood Village and its residents are becoming role models for the surrounding community,” said Ari. From the start, the group has worked to make Edgewood Village a place where residents can interact and be involved within their neighborhood.

For Ari, this is the heart of the mission.

“The most rewarding thing is watching the community grow. Seeing the children getting along better. Seeing parents getting more involved in their children’s education and in their community.

Watching people help each other, teach each other and take care of one another,” Air said.

One core value of the nonprofit is partnership.

Edgewood Village collaborates with many community organizations to help grow, develop and sustain the neighborhood. One such alliance is with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. The group donated tickets throughout the 2016 season, allowing residents to enjoy musical experiences and a night out in the community.

Edgewood Village, which consists of 105 townhomes and 30 apartments, is located at 6213 Towar Garden Circle, in East Lansing.

The group is also dedicated to empowering individuals and families. Located in the East Lansing Public School District, students of Edgewood Villiage receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a life after graduation. In addition, students can attend weekly homework help sessions or workshops that teach them to code or navigate through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Adult residents can attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and even a parent support group.

the community’s Peace Thyme Garden. For Ari, this mindset is what sets Edgewood Village apart.

“What makes Edgewood Village special is all the love that is poured into it by people like Duley, the board of directors, the scholars committee, our community partnerships, hundreds of volunteers, the staff, and, most importantly, the residents,” she said. “We truly are a village and it takes all of us to raise these amazing children for a hopeful future.”

The mission of Edgewood Village is, in the words of John Duley, the nonprofit’s first president, “Now is always the time when more good can be done.” The phrase is even found on the fence that the surrounds

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CAREERS FOR CONSIDERATION

BY CYNTHIA BEZINQUE

Bringing tea culture from across the pond Sitting in the suite space of Newby Teas, it is easy to slip into a calm and relaxed disposition. In one corner of the room, a circle of cushioned chairs surround a glass coffee table, where a pot of tea might be placed. Within that circle; guests, customers and hospitality representatives may recline and sip warm, invigorating teas or experience cool, crisp flavors. It is a professional space, but also an inviting one. Pictures of tea production and tea ware from 10th century B.C. line the walls. A map hangs at the end of a long display counter, on it are the locations of all Newby Tea’s offices, including a single mark over the United States of America: East Lansing, Michigan.

“I was fortunate enough to have family that lives in London and they knew the kind of predicament I was in,” said Raji Singh, North American business development director at Newby Teas. “They said, ‘well, why don’t you come here, and I’m sure we’ll find something for you to do in London’ - who really gives up that opportunity?”

really this idea that it’s not about mass production and mass marketing of tea; but more about sharing what the tea culture has been and how there’s a loss of tea culture, that it’s not there anymore. It’s not just about dumping a bag of tea in water and putting in milk and sugar. It’s about the experience and actual quality of it at the end of the day,” explained Singh.

Singh’s initial roles at Newby Tea helped steep her into the culture of tea: from tea tasting to sales, marketing, working with curators and their collections of teaware. Through these endeavors, opportunities continued to arise as Singh caught the attention of Newby’s founder, Nirmal Sethia.

“I got to, kind of, play around here and there, and [the founder] saw that I was really passionate and interested in this and presented the opportunity to bring [Newby Teas] back to North America,” said Singh.

Not, Singh. She took the chance. Fresh out of Michigan State University (MSU) with a degree in international relations, she hopped on a plane and flew over the pond to start her new journey. There, she was introduced to Newby Teas.

Singh saw a value in being near MSU’s campus and the capital of Michigan, citing homegrown roots and strategic placement, “ ... they were first suggesting New York or Chicago, L.A., Atlanta — big cities and as much as I would have loved living there ... it made more sense to start in a community where I grew up and where the most support was as well as family.”

“I started to really understand tea, started to understand the mission and the vision, which was

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tea education site, as well as the MSU’s reputable hospitality program. Singh has had the chance to meet with fellow Spartans across the United States from partnered luxury hotels and restaurants, and discuss their interest in learning about Newby Tea’s products and how a partnership can be incorporated with their own businesses and establishments.

“I strongly believe that you need to follow your gut; things will just fall into place if you don’t question against it,” Singh said. “With the series of events that led into this, I could not have planned for this role. It’s always good to have an idea about what you want to do, but making a shift when you feel that it’s right and it makes sense to you … that’s where you see your happiness. I would say to support that.”

Cynthia Bezinque is a senior studying professional writing and minoring in documentary production. She is determined to make a difference in her community by utilizing visual media to bring people's experiences and stories to life. In her free time she loves to read or sew.

FINANCIAL FACTS

BY DEIDRE DAVIS

What’s the deal with zero percent interest rates?

When considering loans and credit cards, one of the most important details to think about is the interest rate. When you hear zero percent rates advertised on credit cards and auto loans, it’s understandable to consider the offer. Zero percent on interest means that no interest will be charged on your loan or credit card. Does this seem too good to be true? It’s possible it is. Let’s go over some details to consider before taking out a loan or credit card with a zero percent interest rate.

Limited time offers

Often zero percent interest rates are only for a limited amount of time. We see this frequently with credit cards where the zero percent expires and reverts to the original interest rate (decided by the credit card company) once the established time has passed. This becomes problematic if borrowers spend more than they can pay and are then charged interest on their balances. If you open a credit card or loan that offers zero percent for a limited time, be sure to budget yourself appropriately to ensure you can pay the balance before the interest rate changes.

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Other offers allow zero percent under strict stipulations. For example, you may only enjoy the benefits of zero percent if you can make your monthly payments on time. If you are late on a payment, the interest rate could be subject to change or you could be charged additional fees. Those fees can be assessed once or multiple times, even if you were late on only one payment.

Fortunately, these stipulations are required to be disclosed upon taking the loan or credit card. Take time to read through all the fine print to know what might impact your zero percent interest rate.

Impact to credit score

Zero percent might mean money savings for you, but it doesn’t mean that your credit report won’t be impacted. Remember, any new loan or credit card impacts your credit report regardless of the benefits it provides to your day-to-day finances. A new loan could initially lower your credit score and additional credit card debt also impacts your score. Check out your credit score and know what’s on your report before taking the zero percent deal.

The risks could outweigh the temporary benefit of no interest.

Deidre Davis is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications 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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REFLECTIONS

BY TEECE ARONIN

REMEMBER TO

In my neighborhood, trash is picked up every Tuesday and recycling every other. One would think that’s not a lot to remember, but in this case, one would be wrong; it makes developing a greener lifestyle much more challenging.

I’m throwing my kids under the bus on this one (or the garbage truck, or the recycling truck) because our trash/recycling is one of their shared chores.

I keep telling my kids this isn’t brain surgery or rocket science, and that it’s barely even home economics, but the kids assure me I’m missing the bigger picture.

Knowing that my children would never mislead me, I’ve concluded that our trash and recycling company needs to be more flexible and that it should send two trucks past my house (one for trash and one for recycling) a minimum of three times per week. This way, the bins will be curbside and ready for emptying, either because they were taken

out the night before or because they were taken out two nights before and were forgotten.

My kids have a lot on their plates, so maybe it was harsh for me to tell them this shouldn’t be that big of a deal. With that in mind, I tried to help by reporting to the kids what the neighbors were doing. That didn’t work because most people put their bins out after dark.

I’m thinking about asking our neighbors to do this earlier in the day, preferably before I’m home from work so that I’ll know what’s what by the time I pull into my driveway. After all, it takes a village.

LouAnn, who lives across the street, suggested that my children put reminders on their phones but the kids told me this smartphone feature easily becomes disabled when their phones are placed too close to cleaning agents, water or any kind of work surface.

I’m considering asking the police to send a cruiser past the house at least once a night to alert me should

one of my children neglect to close the garage doors after taking out the trash. This has happened, twice, making our house the easiest place to burgle.

According to the child responsible, there must be something wrong with the garage door opener. It matters not, since the police are here “to protect and to serve” and they’d be doing both by checking on the house every night — again, at least once.

Sometimes I wonder how different life would be without kids helping out around the house – but truthfully, with my kids, it’s a miracle I still have the house.

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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BY KRISTINA BURR, SENIOR SCIENTIST, MSAT Kristina Burr is a senior scientist in the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) group at Emergent BioSolutions’ Lansing campus. In her role, Burr solves problems that arise in the manufacturing process of BioThrax® ― Emergent’s vaccine to protect against anthrax disease ― and in assay development/ implementation.

a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Michigan.

Burr has worked for Emergent for nearly eight years and enjoys developing and optimizing manufacturing processes; but she says the people are the best part about Emergent.

“They’re highly skilled, intelligent, hardworking, caring and humble. That combination of attributes is hard to find.”

Prior to Emergent, Burr worked at another Her advice to people pharmaceutical company, where she entering the science Kristina Burr, Senior Scientist at Emergent BioSolutions worked on influenza industry is, “be willing to do something outside of your comfort zone — the and HPV vaccines, and transferring penicillin drugs to a new manufacturing facility. She holds more exposure you have to various parts of the

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industry, the more valuable you are to employers.

There is no ‘job security’ in any industry, other than what you create for yourself through knowledge and your ability to address problems.”

Away from the office, Burr spends a lot of time outside with her German Shepherd, Abby. She also enjoys spending time with friends, exercising, playing guitar, singing, listening to music and trying to learn to play the piano. She loves photography and would like to learn to paint.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is a global life sciences company seeking to protect and enhance life by focusing on providing specialty products for civilian and military populations that address accidental, intentional, and naturally emerging public health threats. Kristina enjoys the critical thinking her job requires to solve problems.

LIFESTYLE

BY CATRICE LANE

EASY WAYS TO “GO GREEN” IN THE WORKPLACE The belief that my actions can assist with the preservation of rain forests seems a bit overwhelming to me. However, if you tell me that my actions can impact my health, the size of my bank account and my overall quality of life — ­ I would say to you, ‘now that’s something I can handle.’ In this issue of CAWLM, I will show you five examples of how going green can foster a pleasant environment and increase the enjoyment you get out of everyday life.

THE ART OF SIMPLE Pursuing a green lifestyle may require you to make one small change at a time. For people like me, most changes have to be practical and easy to do.

Since the bulk of my time and energy is spent at work trying to make big things happen, why not add going green to that list. Everyone in the office should feel empowered to identify ways to make their surroundings more efficient and healthy for all.

COMPUTER ENERGY: Conserve computer energy by switching over to a power saving setting, such as a sleep mode. A computer in sleep mode can save 60 percent of its normal energy life. I personally prefer to use my laptop because of the flexibility and convenience it provides when navigating from meeting to meeting. Guess what? A laptop uses less energy than a desktop computer.

REDUCE PRINTER USAGE: Don’t print unnecessarily. Now a days, a number of tasks can be handled online or on your computer screen. Take advantage of simple features such as zoom, or increase the font size. If printing is required, try double-sided printing when possible.

REDUCE PAPER WASTE: I am one of the biggest offenders of creating paper waste. If you’re like me (attending countless meetings) you grow reliant on sharing handouts and/ or providing information to others in paper form. Cut the clutter and paper waste by

taking advantage of large conference room monitors. Use email to distribute material after the meeting if others need the information for future reference.

GREEN WORKSPACE: Place a green plant at your desk. Better yet, get one for all of your neighbors. Not only will they see this as a friendly gesture, but they will also benefit from cleaner air. Plants are able to absorb indoor air pollution and increase the flow of oxygen. It will also provide a cheerful scene for those that do not have the most attractive view.

GREEN PACKING: Last, but not least, everyone looks forward to a lunch break. While it may seem fun, you can save a ton of money by not going out to eat daily and packing a lunch instead. Tweaks, such as bringing your lunch in a reusable bag, can prove to be stylish and efficient.

IT IS EASY BEING GREEN Whether it’s at your workplace, home, school or otherwise, the best way to stay involved in the green scene is to educate and involve others. Share practices with friends and co-workers to help them better understand the benefits of going green. Think about what tips or creative ideas you can help folks come up with to replace current methods with more environmentally friendly ones.

I would love to hear about the things that others do to engage in a green lifestyle. You may be surprised to learn that your existing habits might already make you a green champion.

Feel free to share your green ideas with me on my Facebook page or email me at catchat359@ gmail.com. I’m anxious to learn how others were able to find simple alternatives that make a difference.

Catrice is fun, sassy but serious when necessary. A Project Manager by trade and a loving, devoted friend by choice.

Finding the person(s), place(s) and thing(s) that are destined for her life has always been her number one passion.

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ENTERTAINMENT ALLEY

BY TAYLOR KELSAW

THE COMMUNITY OF A GREEN WORLD IS RISING… Right now we are often hearing the word “community” and I wonder what it means. Is it a place to live, maybe a city or village?

Perhaps it is all of those things. A community is built upon finding a way to get a group of people to become social. Today, being social is up to you in how you choose to be active, reactive or proactive with the numerous platforms of social media that allow you to explore your community.

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The entertainment world has understood this. Academy award winner Leonardo Di Caprio’s work with producers has established him as a builder of knowledge in bringing a community together. The Leonardo Di Caprio Foundation is supporting the Green World Rising organization through its partnership with Tree Media and together they have produced a collection of short films about the planets expected changes and a look at solutions.

The series is comprised of four films:

1. Last Hours focuses on addressing the real threat that the release of methane from the melting arctic triggers could cause an extreme climate change event.

2. Carbon shows how we can keep carbon in the ground by putting a price on its use.

3. Green World Rising shows our pathway forward through renewable technology that decentralizes the current power grid.

4. Restoration discusses how the earth’s natural ecosystems deal with climate and how we can work with nature to turn the tide.

“Meaningful Actions” that Green World Rising thinks we all should be acting on NOW: • • • • • • • • •

Vote with your wallet Lighten your carbon load Fund the solutions Enact local carbon reduction legislation Pressure your politicians Spread the word Learn and support Regenerative agriculture Learn about biomimicry and mushroom mycelium

The more I think about it, maybe community is something less tangible; like a gut feeling. If you look, the word community, has a few different definitions. The one that best describes it for me is “a social group of people who live and work in the same area.” There are things that you can do to make this happen, and when you do, you’ll become more than just a neighbor. You’ll be a community builder.

It is my hope that we all become a greener community, taking on the challenges that clearly are before us. We should make the effort to share our concerns our awareness and our hopes for a future with our world’s citizens, so that we can all become builders of a hopeful and greener world by building our planet’s community.

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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QUEEN OF THE ROAD

BY LISA ALLEN KOST

own country, like people from the ghetto. He said there are bad people in every country, no matter their color and some people drink too much (I suddenly remembered the tacky American woman who had lifted her shirt in the restaurant showing her bra the night before).

A BOAT OF MANY COLORS

“In America,” he said, “you make more money, but you must spend more, too.” Not so good, we agreed. I told him how much a bed/rent cost and what we pay for milk. He was shocked that we also paid for water and utilities. Life was slower and simpler in his country; not perfect, but good.

I mistakenly assumed he wanted to come to America. “No,” he said, “I will never leave. I am happy here.”

“We are all da same,” he said, placing his fingers on my milk-white arm. “Our skin color not da same, but inside (placing his hand over his heart) we are one people.” –­ Shaggy He was twenty-five, Dominican, tall and loved basketball. He could “doonk” (dunk), he said and had a mean left “huk” (hook) shot. I told him I was the captain of my basketball team back in the day and how much I loved the Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan, as a state, was foreign to him, but he understood Lansing was near Detroit, and that the Tigers played there. “Cabrerra!” he said. “He is from Venezuela, no?”

I taught him to say “Tigers” instead of “Teegars.”

He taught me to say the words sky, stars and boat in Spanish. He learned English in school, which landed him a job at the new resort in Cap Cana, catering to the predominantly white and privileged. He taught Spanish lessons at 9 a.m., darts at 10 a.m. and water aerobics at 10:30 a.m. to the mostly out-of-shape vacationers, who sauntered

pink-faced to the pool every morning – only after a cup of strong Santo Domingo coffee and a muchogrande all-inclusive breakfast.

He made each day “Eh-so” (meaning fantastic) with his infectious laugh, Sidney Poitier good looks, and constant charm. When it looked like the Yoga class was not going to attract enough participants, he talked my husband into trying it for the first time.

At the “Beach Party,” he went out of his way to ask a young, shy girl in a new dress to dance.

He told me he was paid only two hundred dollars a month, most of which he sent home to his family nearly two hours away. He worked 12 hour days and made good money — for his country, that is.

But he wanted to know about America. “What does a bed cost?” he asked. “How much money for food? What about the ghetto?”

That last question threw me. He said some people from the Dominican Republic did not go to the U.S. because they were treated differently than in their

It is Sunday today and I woke up feeling happy to have crossed Shaggy’s path. I am going to church in the small chapel during the 1 p.m. service to accommodate the late sleepers; not to give thanks for who I am or for what I have, but for the privilege of being in the same “boat” with this young, but very wise man. Am I privileged like Alexander de la Cruz (Shaggy’s real name)? Yes. Am I lucky? Maybe. Am I different? No. 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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A hat for your house Spring has sprung, which means it’s time to put away all of the snowmen decorations and bust out all the pastels that make April feel fresh. One of my favorite things to do in spring is fill the house with color from flowers to new pillows; but one very obvious part of my house always seems to get missed — ­ the outside. Unfortunately I don’t have a green thumb, so a beautiful garden is out of the question and last time I checked there were no holiday lights for the spring season. So I did what any DIYer would do in a pinch and called in reinforcements (aka my mom) to help me think of something festive to fancy up my front door. As always she had “just the thing” for inspiration, one of her favorite DIY’s from years past, her egg-hat wreath. Yes, you read that right, her egg-hat wreath – which has seen a better day – provided just the inspiration I needed to modernize the look for my house. This quirky project is just the splash of spring I needed for my front door and adds a vintage charm and playful look to the house.

What you’ll need

• Straw hat (we found ours at Michael’s for under $7) • Wired ribbon in a fun print • Plastic or styrofoam eggs • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • Pipe cleaners • Scissors

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What to do

1. To get started, thread one of your pipe cleaners through the straw hat where the brim meets the top. Pull it through and twist it at the base, then twist again at the top to create a loop. This will act as your hanger.

2. Next wrap a piece of your ribbon around the top of the hat leaving a little extra to tie. Cut it to length and tie it in place. Use hot glue to secure the top edge of the ribbon to the hat to make sure it doesn’t shift.

3. Then take your eggs and position them a half inch away from the top of the hat along the brim. Secure each egg into place by generously applying hot glue to the bottom of the egg and pushing it firmly into the brim of the hat, make sure the glue sticks to the straw.

4. Once you have your first layer of eggs in place, you can arrange your second layer on top. To make sure this layer stays in place, put glue on the bottom of each egg as well as at the two points it touches the first layer. This will help to make sure your second layer is attached to both. the hat (at the base of each egg) and to the first layer.

5. Finally, make a bow (as simple or fancy as you like) and slide your second pipe cleaner through the knot of the bow and twist. Then again feed the pipe cleaner through the straw of the hat and twist to secure the bow in place.

My mom found these vintage wooden egg decorations in her bag of tricks and I think they add a little something extra to the look, so be brave and make it your own by adding embellishments that fit your style!

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Burcham Hills awarded 5-star rating Burcham Hills Life Plan Community, serving East Lansing and the surrounding areas, was recently awarded the achievement of a five-star rating for The Center for Health & Rehabilitation, its on-site skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.

nursing home, and a separate rating for each of the following three sources of information:

Health Inspections: The health inspection rating is generated from the last 3 years of on-site inspections. This information is gathered by trained, objective inspectors who go onsite to the “Care excellence is our most nursing home and follow a specific important mission here at The process to determine the extent Center for Health & Rehabilitation to which a nursing home has at Burcham Hills,” says Pegi Chatti, Burcham Hills administrator Pegi Chatti. “I’m so met Medicaid and Medicare’s administrator minimum quality requirements. proud of the quality we as a team The most recent survey findings are weighted more are able to provide for residents and their families, and achievement of the five-star rating underscores than the prior two years. the value we place on that mission.”

Staffing: The staffing rating is determined by the number of hours of care provided on average to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services each resident each day by nursing staff. This rating created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers compare nursing homes and help considers differences in the levels of residents’ care identify areas where they may want to ask questions. needed in each nursing home.

The CMS Nursing Home Compare website features a quality rating system that gives each nursing home a rating between one and five stars.

There is one overall five-star rating for each

of antipsychotic medications in both long-stay and short-stay residents. The QMs offer insight into how well nursing homes are caring for their residents’ physical and clinical needs.

“Only the top health care centers are awarded a five-star rating,” says Chatti. “For The Center for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills to be considered in the top tier of performance is truly an honor and testament to the hardworking caregivers here in the community.”

The Center for Health & Rehabilitation is just one of the senior living options available within the greater Burcham Hills community. As part of its Life Plan Community concept, residents may choose from private apartment residences for independent living, assisted living, memory care or suites for short-term rehabilitation, memory care or long-term nursing care.

Quality Measures (QMs): The quality measure rating is based on 16 different physical and clinical measures for nursing home residents. The rating now includes data about a nursing home’s use

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t g n i c a r b Em h t i w er d a e l Olivet College leads the charge to inspire the next generation of women leaders

BY KRISTINE RICHMOND | PHOTOS BY ERIKA HODGES

On March 3, a couple hundred high school and college-aged women and working professionals embarked upon Olivet College’s campus for the inaugural Cultivating Women Leaders event. The women left inspired to dream big and embrace their inner strength, confidence and passions as women, and as leaders.

The daylong event featured prominent women business leaders from across the state representing many industry sectors who empowered the women to have the courage to pursue their passions no matter what obstacles they may face, as they aspire to their careers. Today, statistics reveal that women are still not reaching their full potential in advancing to executive leadership positions, despite the progress they’ve made over the years.

Women account for nearly half of the workforce in the U.S., yet they represent less than 10 percent of top earners and less than five percent of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies. This is despite the fact that Fortune 500 companies with the highest representation of women on the board of directors attained significantly higher financial performance, on average, than those with the lowest representation of women on their board.

Olivet College has realized that more work needs to be done and is leading the charge to inspire and develop the next generation of women leaders and this event is just the first step.

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“Women, despite the clear and compelling statistics that women graduate at higher rates and tend to, on average, perform at higher rates in almost all the various measures, don’t end up in those positions at the same percentages that they represent in the population,” said Olivet College President, Steven Corey. “This is something I feel is a systemic issue that we have to take head on.”

The day consisted of multiple breakout sessions, with expert-led discussions on topics including Effective Communication Skills; Breaking the Stereotype, Recognizing the Dynamic Leader Within; Great, I Graduated … Now What? and Personal Financial Planning. The women in attendance had the opportunity to network and receive professional and personal development from successful Olivet College alumnae and women business leaders.

“Folks would always tell me, ‘You can’t be what you can’t see,’ but sometimes you want to go down a path that no one has ever seen before or seen by women before. My last three jobs have been that way, I never saw women in those roles. I want to get to the place where whether I see it or not I can help women be what they want to be,” said Paula Cunningham, state director for AARP Michigan and a panel speaker.

The Cultivating Women Leaders event was an overwhelming success. Many of the women who

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Women account for nearly half of the workforce in the U.S., yet they represent less than 10 percent of top earners and less than five percent of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies.

Members of the Olivet College Women’s Leadership Initiative Advisory Council and speakers at the Cultivating Women Leaders event. (From left) Traci Corey, Paula Cunningham, Shelley Irwin, Glenda Price, Teri Hull, Darlene Lee, Shirley Boundy, Stella Cash, Danielle Scott-Arruda, Sarah Jennings,CAWLM.COM Margaret Dimond 19

I believe there’s an Olympian inside of each of us, whether it’s manifested through sports, being a CEO or by serving in community — we all have the capability and responsibility to discover and pursue that passion that is within us, that gift that is inside of each of us.

- Danielle Scott-Arruda, Olympic silver medalist in volleyball attended said the knowledge and skills they gained from the speakers were priceless. One Olivet College senior, Jessica Palacios, is an accounting major and a resident assistant on campus.

“Something that was reiterated in almost every session, that I was in, is the fact that you have to find your passion; by finding your passion you’ll be able to choose what you want to lead in, because you’ll have a reason behind it. You now have a why, and you have skin in the game. By doing that you can also gather a network of people that will support you and give you guidance. If you have those two things going out into the world, you will be able to have a life that you are happy with and be able to help others get along as well,” said Palacios.

During the luncheon, the keynote speaker, two-time Olympic silver medalist in volleyball, Danielle Scott-Arruda, shared her personal story as a young aspiring athlete and the struggles she encountered as she pursued her dream. Her continued hard work and perseverance came with great reward.

“I believe there’s an Olympian inside of each of us, whether it’s manifested through sports, being a CEO or by serving in community — we all have the capability and responsibility to discover and pursue that passion that is within us, that gift that is inside of each of us,” said Scott-Arruda.

Cultivating Women Leaders kicked off Olivet College’s new Presidential Women’s Leadership Initiative. The idea for this initiative stems from the college’s 175-year history steeped in courage and in challenging the status quo by being committed to inclusivity and a champion for every student.

Olivet College was the first institution in the state of Michigan to admit women and people of color on a co-equal basis with white men in 1844.

In addition, for the past five years, the college has focused on leadership development for its students through the President’s Leadership Institute (PLI).

The college takes 20 of its best students to be a part of this annual executive leadership program.

President Corey, along with the Provost and top

executive leadership coaches, have trained over 100 students so far, with nearly two-thirds of those being women.

“This is a curriculum that is specifically directed toward college-aged students but they’re the same topics that senior executives at Kellogg, Stryker or other companies in Michigan, and around the world, would train their emerging leaders as well. You can’t go into a yearlong program and become an expert, but if we can plant the seed that leadership is something I should be thoughtful of and that their own leadership abilities are something they should try to be reflective of, they can start their lifelong journey. Coupled with a liberal arts education, that can really be a powerful combination,” said President Corey.

Recognizing the lack of inclusion of women in leadership positions nationally, in addition to the great potential they’ve seen in the women students that have graduated from PLI, Olivet College leadership realized it had to do something to tackle

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this issue head on. The Presidential Women’s Leadership Initiative was a good first step.

Presidential spouse, Traci Corey, chairs the Women’s Leadership Initiative Advisory Council made up of more than 20 successful women leaders whose long-term goals are to build on the event by expanding and growing this effort into a sustaining yearlong women’s leadership program serving women and girls from middle school through working professionals. The college is currently having discussions with other organizations for further collaboration and is exploring grant opportunities.

“I personally would like to see the long-term work of building a sustaining $3-5 million endowment to create a women’s leadership institute here at Olivet to provide leadership programming, that’s my end goal. That’s how we’ll ultimately leave a legacy. It fits with our institution’s mission, vision and values and fits with our rich history of supporting young women since 1844,” added Corey.

When asked what she thinks needs to be done to inspire the next generation of women to grow beyond where we are today, Corey explained, “We need to have leadership with integrity in this country. More leadership with integrity at the top, then it will trickle down. We also need to have more women in leadership roles that are modeling this for the next generation. We can do better at improving women in leadership positions but we need to pull together and create a network of mentorship and support for one another. Together, we can close the leadership gap: one leader, one woman at a time.”

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Natalie Molnar GOING GREEN AT HOME, WORK AND IN THE COMMUNITY

BY CYNTHIA BEZINQUE Growing up in metro Atlanta, Natalie Molnar was raised to appreciate the environment and to reduce, reuse and recycle thanks to her mother. On Saturday mornings, she and her family would load up the car with their filled recyclables bin and drive to the recycling center to make a deposit.

“That’s how we were raised; to be aware of our natural resources and to be good stewards of the environment and what we had,” said Molnar.

Her dedication has certainly not diminished over the years. Molnar works for Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL) as an energy and eco-strategies program coordinator. In partnership with the City of Lansing, she runs Live Green Lansing; a sustainability program that focuses on local food, water quality, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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ensure LBWL stays in compliance with state regulation for energy optimization programs. We do education for our customers about ways to save energy and offer rebates on renewable energy,” Molnar said.

Natalie’s more specific roles lie in communication and education, wherein she designs education campaigns and oversees communications about specific programs to help the community go green.

“I like hiking, kayaking, going camping and all kinds of stuff,” said Molnar. “It just makes sense that I would do the best that I can to protect those resources. And, that translates into how I act on a day-to-day basis.”

At home she recycles as often as possible, refrains from bringing in excessively packaged materials, composts all her food waste and supplies her

garden, as well as the Community Supported Agriculture program, with reduced water usage, low-flow showerheads.

“We live in a really disposable society and I think people take for granted all the resources we have access to, so I try to be conscientious of that,” explained Molnar.

Another way that Molnar aims to protect the environment is by supplying a “worm bin” in her work space. She has also gone into Lansing’s Parks and Recreation camps to set up worm bins for the children to compost their food waste and learn about composting.

“It’s about quality of life,” said Molnar.

“Being a good steward of the environment translates into being a good steward of your personal resources and that contributes to your quality of life.”

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Marci Lancour IT’S ALL ABOUT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

BY CLARE BARKEY Friedland Industries, a local scrap-recycling facility, has been a staple in the Lansing community for 130 years. They sort old scraps such as paper, steel and copper to be shipped to manufacturers and transformed into new products. Friedland plays a vital role in this lifecycle and it wouldn’t be possible without the hard-working people behind the scenes.

Stop by the front office and you’ll find Marci Lancour, a self-described jack of all trades. She has been a part of the Friedland family for 25 years, maintaining finances within the business. Throughout her time at Friedland, Lancour has raised her two daughters and even met her husband. She explained how grateful she is to have the freedom to be a working mom and play a big part in her children’s busy lives. She also attributes her passion to the gracious work ethic of the Bass family, who has run Friedland since the 1970’s.

Friedland is one big family and the community is their primary focus. Lancour explained that

volunteerism is a great aspect of working at Friedland. “Giving time back to the community is great for employees and the business,” she said.

Lancour is one of two women who run the office and have face-to-face time with customers, or as they call them at Friedland — peddlers. She has forged many relationships throughout the community this way.

“It’s not about who has the best price,” she said.

“People come here because of who we are and what we’ve built.”

Lancour is the heartbeat of the Friedland office. She keeps everything financial in check and the business running smoothly. However, she has developed a vast knowledge of all aspects of the business, which has allowed her to take on responsibilities as needed.

When Lancour looks to the future, she is optimistic her family at Friedland will continue to adapt to the

changing world around them. In the past five years, they have expanded their environmental efforts and paved the way for others, being one of Lansing’s first “green” businesses. However, they aren’t stopping there, instead, they are constantly innovating as society progresses. They have recently taken on document destruction services and electronic recycling.

“This is driving a new group of people and building a lifetime partner within our customers,” Lancour said.

They are even improving upon their advertising, using social media to reach more customers. “As society changes, we try to change along with the wants and needs of customers,” she said.

Lancour is one of the vital reasons why Friedland continues to support and grow with the Lansing community. The most important thing to Lancour is the extended family she’s gained at Friedland while growing a family of her own.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE OF YOUR

There have been so many times that I’ve been asked, “what kind of dog should I get?” That is a hard question to answer. There are so many factors to consider - busy lifestyle, work hours, small children or older children, budget - the list goes on.

Let’s try a different approach. Most people have a specific breed in mind, but what they sometimes forget to consider is size. What size is your perfect pooch?

Can you picture that Newfoundland running around your house, drooling on things and thinking it’s a lap dog? Or are you more of a Yorkie person, imagining that sweet little face looking up at you from inside a puppy purse?

One of the hardest things is picking out the pup.

You know, as you’re standing there staring at that adorable little face, you’re probably not considering that this Mastiff puppy could be 120 pounds full grown and take over that apartment you are living in, I mean, who cares right? Just look at that face!

set on that beautiful German Shepherd, but are you really ready for that responsibility? Some may say if you have a small space you should get a small dog, not necessarily, there are some medium and large size breeds that can be happy in a small space as long as exercise, attention and love are a part of their lives; their energy level is really what needs to be considered.

There are so many wonderful dogs out there that just want a nice home and a little love. Every age and breed you can imagine, your new fur baby is out there waiting for you!

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Having a life-long love of dogs, Jill decided to get her training certification in 2012. Visit caninecoaches.com for more information.

One of the factors I mentioned earlier was the type of lifestyle you have. Some dogs are content to be couch potatoes with you, while others really want to go on that run. So consider what works best for you. Do you want a watch dog or would you prefer that lovable type that kisses every stranger they meet? Allergies can be another factor. Please be sure to investigate this before you bring Fido home.

No matter what, dogs love to hang out with their humans, so please make sure no matter what size dog you choose, you have time to devote to them.

When searching for that perfect pup, please consider adoption.

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NUT GRANOLA FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY BLATNIK

This sweet and crunchy treat can stand alone or be paired with fresh fruit and will definitely keep you full until lunch!

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• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

• In a large bowl, mix the butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger with a large spoon until smooth.

• Add the two different types of oats and combine until all the oats are covered with the butter and honey mixture. Stir in the walnuts and mix well.

• Pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (11 x 17 inches) and spread evenly.

• Bake for 10 minutes and then turn the oven off. DO NOT open the oven door for at least 10 hours — basically overnight.

• When ready to eat, pull the pan out of the oven and break into small clusters with a spatula, a large spoon or your hands.

Makes approximately five cups.

Store in a covered container or a Ziploc-type bag at room temperature up to one week for maximum freshness.

To make my “on-the-go granola,” I added Craisins, mini chocolate chips and sunflower kernels.

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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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EVENTS APRIL 4 -7

Spring Break Adventures, Lansing Beat the cabin fever and join Fenner Nature Center for a day-camp in the great outdoors. Participants will come home with a craft inspired by nature. Each day will offer a different theme and a planned activity that highlights the beauty of nature and what your child learned that day.

This day-camp is intended for children ages five to 10. Each day is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Register soon, space is limited! Visit mynaturecenter.org/programs for more information.

APRIL 5-9

Capital City Film Festival, Lansing Capital City Film Festival is a multimedia showcase of independent films and live touring bands in Michigan’s capital city.

Celebrate artists from around the world who share their craft while promoting and building on cultural assets of our diverse locale.

Film events are $5 (at the door unless otherwise noted) and concerts are $10-$15. All-access passes

are available for $50. Visit capitalcityfilmfest.com for more information.

or pick-up. Visit iloveoldtown.org for a list of participating restaurants and ticket information.

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Free Food Friday, Okemos Kellie’s Consignments invites you to enjoy lunch as you shop and network. The lunch takes place on the first Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5000 Marsh Road. Lunch will be provided. Visit kelliesconsignments.com for more information.

Flamingos in Acrylic, East Lansing Think warmer weather as you capture these unique birds in pink and form an abstract background in acrylic. The class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Prime Time Senior Center at 819 Abbot Road.

Cost of attendance is $55 for members and $60 for non-members. Please register by April 6. For more information contact (517) 337-1113 or visit cityofeastlansing.com.

APRIL 8

Taste & Tour of Old Town, Old Town Interested in exploring what it would be like to live in Old Town?

If so, Taste and Tour is for you! Sample delicious foods from participating Old Town restaurants and food retailers as you get the chance to tour the real estate that Old Town has to offer. Enjoy amazing food, tour the charm Old Town offers and meet new friends along the way!

The Taste & Tour begins at noon. and ends at 5 p.m. Participants can check in at the Old Town Commercial Association office at 1232 Turner Street, where tickets are available for purchase

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Curious George™: Let's Get Curious! "Gravity Play" Activity, Lansing Enjoy a special weekly activity inside the traveling Curious George exhibit from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday! Activity is free with admission at Impression 5 Science Center, located at 200 Museum Drive.

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Women’s Tea, Charlotte Mingle while enjoying tea and fresh baked goods.

Enjoy a brief presentation by Chet LaFave on hand health in honor of Occupational Therapy Month. This

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TRI COUNTY EVENTS is a free event, but donations are encouraged. The Women’s Tea will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. at AL!VE, 800 West Lawrence Avenue.

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themed attire is encouraged! Tickets to the ball are $100 per person until April 1, $125 per person starting April 2 and $1,250 for a gold sponsored table of eight. The pampered pooch treatment is $75. The Fur Ball will be held at the Eagle Eye Golf Club at 6 p.m.. Visit cahs-lansing.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Astronomy & Physics Day, Lansing Learn more about the night sky and the wonders of the universe on this special day packed with activities exploring stars, constellations, and more!

This event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive.

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14th Annual Fur Ball, Bath Capital Area Humane Society invites you to join them for their largest fundraising event of the year! This years theme is “Casabarka.” Animal lovers will enjoy an evening that includes dinner, entertainment, raffles and a live and silent auction. Thirty-five dogs will receive a topnotch pampering treatment at the “Dog Spa” while their people enjoy the evening. Formal “Casabarka”

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Curious George™: Let's Get Curious! "Build Wind Chimes" Activity, Lansing Enjoy a special weekly activity inside the traveling Curious George exhibit from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday! Activity is free with admission at Impression 5 Science Center, located at 200 Museum Drive.

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Books Bites and Bids, East Lansing The East Lansing Public Library invites you to their 6th annual fundraiser!

The library has received a great deal of fantastic prizes for their silent auction. Bid to win: passes to the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, one night’s stay at the English Inn, four admission passes to Henry Ford/Greenfield Village, passes to Impression 5, four festival passes to the Traverse City Wine Festival, and various gift cards to name a few. Grand Grillin’ will provide delicious food along with wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and pie from Grand Traverse

Pie Company. The fundraiser will take place at the East Lansing Public Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit cityofeastlansing.com for more information.

APRIL 22

Transportation Day, Lansing Explore roads, bridges and more during this special day that uncovers the engineering of bridges, the composition of materials used to make roads and the science behind making modern transportation safe! This event is from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive.

APRIL 22

Earth Day Extravaganza, Lansing Honor Earth Day by giving back to nature with Fenner Nature Center at this free event. Celebrate nature by spending the day volunteering to keep our planet clean.

Volunteer opportunities starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Fenner Nature Center is located at, 2020 East Mt. Hope Avenue. For more information visit mynaturecenter.org or call (517) 483-4224.

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Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show, Lansing The 65th Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper show is the Midwest’s largest collection of antique

TRI COUNTY EVENTS books and paper. Browse over 70 exhibitors of one million old, rare and collectible book and paper items for sale. Cost to attend is $5 for adults and children under 13 are free. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lansing Center, 333 East Michigan Avenue. Visit curiousbooks.com for more information.

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Beerfest at the Ballpark, Lansing Beerfest at the Ballpark is an outdoor beer, cider, mead, spirits and wine festival with live music that is hosted at the Cooley Law School Stadium. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste over 250 craft beers from 60 Michigan breweries in addition to ciders, meads, sprits and wine. Purchase tickets and find more information at beerfestattheballpark.net.

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Party for the Planet, Lansing Celebrate Earth Day at the zoo! Party for the Planet is North America’s largest Earth Day celebration, with more than 120 zoos and aquariums across the county participating. Conservation will be highlighted during this celebration and green tables will be located throughout the zoo. At each table, guests will be able to explore a variety of topics with hands-on artifacts, information and demonstrations. Several green and earth-friendly organizations will be on hand with interactive displays so everyone can learn more about being a responsible eco-citizen. The zoo will also offer games, crafts, face painting and fun animal awareness activities located at stations throughout the zoo. Party for the Planet will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Potter Park Zoo, 1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue. Visit lansing.org for more information.

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Golf Science Day, Lansing The science behind the game of golf is incredible! Come explore it with us at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, on this first-ever special event day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Container Gardening Workshop, Lansing Container gardening has become a popular form of flower, veggie and herb gardening and is ideal for people with little outdoor space. The workshop will be led by Leah Kate McKenney of Hunter Park GardenHouse. Admission is $12. The workshop is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 1400 East Kalamazoo Street.

Visit lansing.org for more information.

CLINICS APRIL 5

Photography Class with Ron St. Germain, Okemos Whether your camera is an older model or the newest technology, this class will familiarize you with all its buttons and functions. Learn the basics in a fun and easily understandable slide presentation. There will be plenty of time for questions from five-time international award winning photographer, Ron St. Germain. This four-day session is $55. Classes are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road. Visit meridian.mi.us to register and find more information.

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Hoarding Disorder and Treatment options, Webberville Learn about hoarding disorder from author and addictions therapist Terrence Shulman, JD, LMSW, of the Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending and Hoarding. Books will be available for sale and signing. This clinic is from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Webberville library. Visit cadl.org for more information.

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Adult Children Caring For Aging Parents, East Lansing Adult Children often struggle with the issues that arise when their parents age. Unfortunately, our society does little to prepare people to handle the challenges of having a parent needing help to go about their daily lives. MSUFCU is offering this program to those who wish to understand the issues and learn more about the terms they may have heard but not understand. Such as different housing options, legal documents, Government program and Probate Court.

This seminar is from 6 to 7 p.m. at the MSUFCU Farm Lane Branch. Visit msufcu.org for more information.

ARTS MARCH 30-APRIL 2 & APRIL 6-9

Eurydice, Lansing Peppermint Creek Theatre is presenting the classic Greek myth about one of the daughters of Apollo who married Orpheus. After a tragic accident, she is ripped from Orpheus and sent to the underworld. Orpheus embarks on a journey to retrieve his bride, but Eurydice discovers that the cost of living again can sometimes exceed the cost of staying dead. Director Sarah Ruhl transforms this traditional myth into a contemporary meditation on love worth grieving for. Please visit peppermintcreek.org to purchase tickets and view show times.

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Live Music with the Brass Company, Lansing The Lansing City Market presents free live musical performances on most Saturdays. This Saturday the Brass Quintet will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit lansingcitymarket.com for more details.

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Pinocchio, Lansing The Riverwalk Theatre presents Pinnocchio.

Follow Pinocchio as he embarks on a journey full of misadventures as his nose grows longer and longer as he lies. Excitement builds as Pinocchio defeats the odds and fulfills his dream of becoming a real boy. Visit riverwalktheatre.com for tickets and show times.

FUNDRAISERS APRIL 9

Race for the Place 5K Run/Walk, East Lansing The Race for the Place is the largest annual fundraiser for MSU Safe Place. Participation in the race helps to continue to provide vital services to members of the MSU and greater Lansing communities who experience relationship violence and stalking. The race will take place on the scenic campus of MSU. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome! The race starts at 223 Kalamazoo Street at Michigan State University at 1 p.m.

Registration ends on April 6. Participation is $25 for adults, $20 for MSU students with a valid ID or under 18 and the kids one-mile fun run is $15.

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March of Dimes, Lansing Share a fun day out walking with friends and others who share a passion for improving the life of babies in our community. The walk kicks off at Grand River Avenue in Old Town near the Brenke Fish Ladder. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the race begins at 10. Total walking distance will be four miles.

Visit marchforbabies.org.

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The Sleep Thief If you live with pain, you know that sometimes your only relief is when you are asleep. However, some people’s pain prevents them from finding a way to become comfortable — oftentimes leading to the development of sleep problems. These problems not only result in overtiredness, but may cause pain to worsen.

Here are a few conditions that may trigger a sleep problem to develop:

• Anxiety and depression can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. Consequent sleep loss can lead to increased pain. Anxiety and depression may also increase a person’s sensitivity to pain.

• Some breathing related sleep disorders like sleep apnea are associated with obesity – and obesity is also linked with back pain. People with chronic pain may have trouble exercising. Lack of exercise leads to weight gain. Excess weight then restricts exercise, which leads to more pounds gained. This vicious cycle can lead to sleep apnea, which prevents a restful night’s sleep.

• Limb movement disorders, such as restless legs syndrome, might disrupt the normal sleep pattern.

• Fibromyalgia can cause pain throughout the body. It is also linked with fatigue, anxiety and sleep problems.

• Many prescription medications can impair the quality of your sleep. For instance, medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy and ADHD may cause sleep problems.

• Pain medications interrupt sleep. Unfortunately, some medications prescribed for pain, such as codeine and morphine, can cause insomnia.

These opioid pain medications can cause apnea, brief pauses in breathing, during sleep. Therefore, people who take these kinds of medications are at a higher risk for sleep problems.

Some of the ways pain causes sleep problems include the following: Pain is a sensation you feel when nerves are stimulated to an intense degree. This stimulation activates the brain, which keeps you awake.

Pain at night disrupts sleep architecture. You need a certain amount of each stage of sleep to feel rested and for proper memory. These stages include light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. We normally go through four to six cycles of these stages per night. But if pain wakes you up, you spend too much time in light sleep. This reduced sleep - in particular, shortened REM - may increase sensitivity to pain. Sleep deprivation makes you more sensitive to pain.

A study showed that normal, healthy individuals are more sensitive to pain when they are low on rest.

The reason is that sleep deprivation causes increased production of inflammatory chemicals in the body called cytokines.

Pain worsens sleep patterns and sleep disturbances worsen pain–it’s a vicious cycle.

Managing pain that steals your sleep

• The first step is to reduce the pain. Pain control reduces anxiety and depression, improves sleep, and makes for better overall quality of life. Calm yourself with meditation and other relaxation techniques.

• Gentle massage is also beneficial for both insomnia and chronic pain • Exercise the right way.

Regular exercise can improve both pain and sleep issues. However, activity within three hours

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Forgo daytime naps or limit yourself to a brief 10- to 20-minute nap in the afternoon.

Take a warm bath or shower before bed to wind down.

Lull yourself to sleep with relaxation CDs that play a babbling brook, gentle waves, or other soothing sounds.

Remove all light-producing appliances from your bedroom, including the TV; if you must have them, choose ones that emit red rather than blue light.

Abstain from alcohol in the evening; it may help you fall asleep, but the effects of a cocktail quickly backfire, disrupting sleep cycles a few hours into the night.

Run a fan or other non-specific white noise machine in your bedroom to dampen street or other sounds.

Avoid caffeine, which disrupts sleep patterns; if you need a caffeine boost, enjoy it before noon.

Do not exercise or eat within three hours of going to bed.

If pain is preventing you from getting a good night sleep, it’s time to see a doctor. People with pain and sleep problems should undergo a diagnostic sleep study.

Sleep problems should be discussed with your doctor to ensure there are no underlying problems that need to be addressed. You can also schedule your appointment with Dr. Oktai Mamedov at Comprehensive Sleep Center. He is Board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine. Call today to schedule your consultation at 517-755-6888.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS On Thursday, March 2, Greater Lansing Business Monthly hosted the 23rd Annual Entrepreneurial Awards. Guests were welcomed for a networking cocktail hour followed by dinner and awards. Three Men and a Tenor performed during dinner and Craig Dubitsky, founder of Hello Products was the guest speaker. Five wonderful local businesses took home the 2017 awards.

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Mike Abel & Kristin Ebert

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Pat Maltby, COO of Dewpoint

Jill Marlan, founder of Peak Performance Physical Therapy

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MIX & MINGLE Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine and Comprehensive Sleep Center hosted a Mix & Mingle event on Friday, March 10. Local women from all over the tri-county area made lasting connections while getting down to the serious business of having fun!

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MY COMMUNITY KELLIE'S CONSIGNMENTS FREE FOOD FRIDAY Kellie’s Consignments hosted a shopping and networking event on Friday, March 3, that included lunch. Free Food Friday took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and professionals from across greater Lansing came out, not only to network and meet other professionals in the area, but to shop!

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LAURA BERRY Laura Berry began her career with Emergent BioSolutions eight years ago in the Engineering Department. In her current role as Senior Process Engineer, Berry provides technical support to implement capital projects and support campus investigations, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) and deviations. She holds an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in Chemical Engineering and has done graduate work with Michigan State University.

Berry says the best part of working at Emergent is working alongside the “dedicated, can-do people who are committed to protecting the lives of our global community.”

CASE Credit Union's new Business Services Manager, Robert Whitaker, brings 25 years of experience in the Financial Services sector to the Credit Union. He joins CASE Credit Union’s management team having recently left his position as Retail Bank Manager, AVP at First Merit Bank of Lansing.

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Lauren is originally from Rochester, Mich. She received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MSN in NurseMidwifery from Vanderbilt University. Rink enjoys being able to partner with women to help them meet their health goals.

She is excited to provide care for her OB/GYN patients in addition to her role as a Healthcare Facilitator in Alliance’s Centering Pregnancy program. In her down time, Rink enjoys skiing, quilting and traveling with her family. Rink is accepting new patients.

Pam Ditri is executive director of Burcham Hills®, a not-forprofit Life Plan Community, where she has served for 25 years.

Founded in 1974, Burcham Hills offers retirement living, inpatient and outpatient therapy service, long-term nursing care and postacute rehabilitation, employing nearly 400 people at its campus in East Lansing. Ditri is a licensed nursing home administrator and serves on the board of directors of LeadingAge Michigan.

Ditri was appointed a member of Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in Dec. 2008, and earned a second term appointment by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2011. She leads Burcham Hills’ board of trustees and executive leadership in its master planning with Life Care Services®.

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Dr. Oktai Mamedov received his Medical Degree from Azerbaijan Medical University. After receiving his residency in Internal Medicine in 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, affiliated with Johns Hopkins, he completed a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Mamedov is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and is proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Mamedov is the Medical Director of Comprehensive Sleep Center in East Lansing, MI.

Zack Krieger has been a marketing account specialist with M3 Group for over two years, and is responsible for several key accounts working with the agency. Zack is the communication liaison between the client’s needs, wants and expectations, translated to the creative and communications teams at M3 Group. Zack oversees all aspects of the client’s customized communications plan including (but not limited to): brand implementation, new/traditional media, media buys, public relations, social media, events, website development, campaign creation and more. Zack also specializes in client presentations, business generation and retention, strategic business planning, internal communications and overall agency communication.

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