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FEATURES 21 Fighting for Equal Rights 22 Happily Ever After

RECIPES 29 Watermelon Salad

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18 Andrea Rodriguez, Caring About Women Locally 21 Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Hosts a Women’s

Rights Lecture 28. Learning to Live With Diabetes

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14 Financial Facts

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26 Tri County Events

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28 Healthy LifeStyle

10 Local Women

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’ve decided not to visit the vet anymore.

When I know it’s time to go the vet, I start to feel very anxious. My dogs do not get upset, but I do. It’s because I know that I will get a critical look from the doctor that lets me know she thinks I’m a terrible puppy parent.

absolution. So, my dogs are now on a journey they don’t understand. They have been placed on a serious diet. I guess we can say they those girls are working toward their summer bodies. At this point, if they could talk, they would let me know that they don’t care about losing a couple pounds.

It has been a stressful ordeal for all of us — the diet dog food is so dreadful that my husband is incapable of feeding the dogs without gagging. Of course, I’m aware that it could be an act aimed at getting out of this particular chore.

She doesn’t say it out loud, but I know what she’s thinking. Her brow furrows and she slightly shakes her head while petting my dogs and talking to them like they’re babies. She says they are so sweet and loving; I agree. And, she adds, they are overweight.

Ugh. This is the worst part and I know it’s coming.

Now, I wouldn’t say that my dogs are trim. They are not Greyhounds or Whips for Heaven’s sake; and they’re not walking the doggie runway modeling collars for the best dog fashion designers.

Something that wasn’t a chore this year and in fact gave me great pleasure was recognizing Andrea Rodriguez as the Caring About Women Locally award winner during the 2015 CAWLM 80s Flashback Fundraiser. This is the fifth year of the recognition, and it continues to amaze me what individuals are doing right here in our community.

When you meet Andrea, her love for people is apparent. You can actually feel it rolling off of her in waves. She is one of those special people in this world who get up every morning looking to make an impact in the lives of others.

However, I’ve never felt they were seriously overweight. It’s hard to imagine considering dogs that are nine or 17 pounds obese. She stresses to me like I’m incapable of understanding that each pound that my dog is over its ideal weight is like 10 pounds for humans. Geez. Now my little Chihuahua and Rat Terrier are 20 and 30 pounds overweight respectively. Wow. Most people set out to do the right thing; they make decisions based on what they know or understand and how the decision makes them feel. But just because they had the best of intentions doesn’t automatically make it turn out to be the right decision. In fact, I’m sure that giving my dog’s treats or a piece of my toast in the morning isn’t a malicious practice, but it has contributed to the BIG problem.

A voice for the Hispanic community, she started her efforts as a very young person with friends in her farming region by helping them learn English so they could also benefit from being bilingual.

Helping individuals learn became a passion for her and making a difference a way of life. She spent her entire career as a teacher and retired from the Lansing School District. I had the pleasure of meeting someone who was impacted by her and the sparkle in her eyes when speaking about Andrea says it all.

Everyone has had this happen. It doesn’t feel very good and sometimes when you realize that you’ve inadvertently caused harm, you look for

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Have a safe and wonderful July!

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MSUFCU PARTNERS WITH VISA IN MSU DONATION

April Clobes, President and Chief Executive Officer of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), is pleased to announce that MSUFCU, in partnership with Visa Inc., will provide Michigan State University $250,000 in funding for the next eight years to underwrite the Financial Peer Education Program, which will be available to MSU students beginning in Fall 2015.

LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 86TH SEASON

The Lansing Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is proud to announce their 86th season, continuing under Music Director and Conductor, Timothy Muffitt.

This season will bring in world-renowned guest artists, feature classic works as well as contemporary pieces, and highlight Lansing’s own talented musicians.

The year’s MasterWorks Series includes music from all over the world and features guest artists from all over the U.S. Opening the season is local pianist, Ralph Votapek, performing works by American composer George Gershwin.

Beginning the year 2016 is one of the world’s preeminent violinists, Rachel Barton Pine. Pine promises to deliver a breathtaking rendition of Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy.”

The 2015-2016 Pops Series kicks off with the traditional afternoon Holiday Pops concert, featuring Soprano Mara Bonde and the Arts Chorale of Greater Lansing. “Broadway Rocks!” will be a collaborative concert with local high school choirs joined by three guest vocalists performing Broadway music from popular musicals like “The Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” “Rent” and “Hairspray.”

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MSUFCU will develop the financial education curriculum, which will include budgeting in college and after, understanding credit, and identity theft. In addition, peer educators will provide one-onone sessions to assist students in establishing their budgets.

For 20 years, Visa has been a private sector leader in developing innovative, free programs that help people effectively learn the fundamentals of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, responsible spending and the wise use of credit. Visa’s flagship financial literacy initiative, Practical Money Skills for Life, is a free program to help parents, teachers, students, and consumers of all ages learn the essentials of personal financial management.

LANSING ART GALLERY SECURES CURATOR FROM THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS FOR STATEWIDE COMPETITION Lansing Art Gallery seeks artists to participate in a statewide competition in September juried

by Rebecca Ruth Hart and includes more than $2,000 in awards. Reflecting upon Lansing Art Gallery’s 50th Anniversary, the competition is intended to engage participants of all ages and walks of life with contemporary professional art inspired or influenced by time or place.

Whether relating to past, present or future, works must have been created within the past three years.

Regardless of the reference to space, artwork itself (including installation) may not exceed eight feet in any direction. Applications of all media are encouraged.

Hart is the associate curator of contemporary art for the Detroit Institute of Arts. She has served as the organizing curator for more than ten national and international exhibitions, including Shirin Neshat’s mid-career retrospective Detroit and Seoul, Korea.

For more details and application procedures regarding the competition, visit lansingartgallery. org/timeplace.

INDEPENDENT BANK DONATES $20,000 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS In an effort to give back to the community, Independent Bank created the donation campaign, ‘Investing With You,’ where employees donated $1.50 each Friday to wear jeans to work. The bank then matched those donations, which total approximately $60,000 each year. Each month, the money accumulated is donated to a local organization. The contest has been broken up into three phases; phase one was designated for local schools in the communities served by Independent Bank. Phase two will take place between July and September of this year, and phase three will occur October through December. Each phase will give away $20,000, for a total of $60,000.

A total of 476 qualified schools were nominated for phase one. The voting took place April 29 through May 13, 2015. Voters were able to vote one time per day per school for the entire voting period. The contest received more than 80,000 votes, and each of the four winning schools received more than 7,000 votes.

The winning schools were Trinity Lutheran Monitor School in Bay City, Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School of Harbor Beach, DeWitt High School of DeWitt and Oxbow Elementary of White Lake.

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AUX PETITS SOINS 3333 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 10148910 LANSING (517) 643-8059

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Cassin-Ross only speaks French in her classes, which helps the children learn French without translations. But she doesn’t want to just teach them the language, she also wants to teach her students about French culture, which many of the parents are interested in learning about as well.

Gaëlle Cassin-Ross, owner of Aux Petits Soins, understands the importance of teaching children new languages from a young age. A native French speaker, she began teaching French to young children after her son, Sagan was born.

“IT’S GOOD TO SEE THAT THE PARENTS ARE PLAYING THE GAMES WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND COMING INTO CLASS WITH THEIR

“I speak only French to Sagan, and when other parents heard, they asked if I could teach their children,” she said. After some consideration, Cassin-Ross decided to open Aux Petits Soins and began enrolling young students.

Classes are split into two age groups: 0-2 and 2-4 year olds, and no more than six babies are enrolled at a time in order to give each of them one-on-one time. Parents come into class with their children and learn along with them.

“It’s good to see that the parents are playing the games with their children and coming into class with their own questions,” says Cassin-Ross.

“It shows that they are taking more of an active interest in the class.”

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OWN QUESTIONS. IT SHOWS THAT THEY ARE TAKING MORE OF AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CLASS.”

Depending on the demand she has, Cassin-Ross plans to continue teaching children French and maybe increase the size and scope of the classes.

“I don’t just want to teach them French,” says Cassin-Ross. “I want to teach them the culture and holidays. It gives people more of a desire to learn more about French, which makes learning the language easier.”

Each session is ten weeks long, and classes for the 0-2 age group runs for about 45 minutes once or twice a week depending on the class. Classes for the 2-6 age group are usually between 60 to 90 minutes.

Visit Aux Petits Soins on Facebook, or email her for more information at auxpetitssions. llc@gmail.com.

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Most students in the 0-2 age group can’t speak at all yet, but it’s evident that they are absorbing the language. They watch and listen to her every word. Cassin-Ross teaches them by singing songs and reading French children’s books to them.

“I’m trying to keep the kids in class at least until puberty, to keep them speaking French,” says Cassin-Ross.

Kyle Dowling is an employee of M3 Group and is pursuing a writing degree at LCC. He enjoys fiction writing, video games and movies.

CHILDREN’S BALLET THEATRE

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he curtain rises as a hush falls on the crowd.

The spotlight flashes onto the stage, revealing the pitter patter of feet moving from one end to the next. Each movement has a beautiful fluidity that only dancers can express. The Children’s Ballet Theatre (CBT) has been grooming young dancers for 35 years. They opened their doors as a dance company focused on teaching youth ages eight to 18.

To audition for the company it’s required that dancers have at least two years of experience so that they are polished.

CBT is primarily operated by the parents of children in the company, and they are just as dedicated to the company as the dancers are. “It’s such a huge time commitment,” Cindy Kangas, a CBT board member says, “It takes hours and hours to make a production happen. You have to really love it.”

The board is divided into committees that keep the company running smoothly. Some parents handle marketing, some sew the costumes while others paint props that make the stage come alive. Without their work, the show would not go on.

CBT performs two main shows each year: The Nutcracker and a spring show. Dancers perform ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland. Because these young dancers perform

shows that are usually performed by professionals, they gain so much experience at a young age. Cindy noted that, “most of these kids want to be principle dancers; we make that happen and provide the kids with a wonderful performance.”

Roughly 55 dancers are brought into the company each year, with some traveling from as far as Detroit.

Occasionally, they borrow guest male dancers from local colleges, including Grand Valley State University and Alma College. The dancers are selected by Choreographer and Artistic Director, Gregory George. From there, three different levels of dancers rehearse the choreography with the Ballet Mistress, Patricia Villanueva.

The children selected to perform with CBT rehearse on the weekends and dance with their own studios during the week. All dancers are required to dance a minimum of one hour a week, with some of the dancers in the studio for at least four hours a day, just to keep up their skill level. Dancers may also use the Children’s Ballet Academy to meet their dance requirements. The drop-in studio opened about two years ago to give the dancers a place to improve their skills with guest instructors.

Miracle Network, which brings children who are differently abled to dance with CBT. Some of these kids are wheelchair bound or have walkers, but they are still incorporated into the shows seamlessly.

Being a dancer takes an incredible amount of discipline, physically and mentally. Some of the rehearsals are held from 10 a.m. and last until 5 p.m.

These children commit so much time to their craft because they love what they do. Being a part of CBT is like joining a family, where everyone involved is dedicated to their love of dance.

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stumbled upon “Bible Journaling” and instantly fell in love with the idea.

I don’t know if it is the kid in me, or my artistic nature, but I have always loved illustration, color, doodles, etc. I don’t know exactly what it is, but it just draws me in. So, of course I would love the idea of a Bible journal. A

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book that you can read and connect with through artistic interpretation and not to mention, it is just so darn fun to look at!

To start out, I decided my new “Journaling Bible” needed a great cover, instead of its plain Jane original. I hope you enjoy this month’s DIY as much as I did and check back in on later issues, you might just see a page or two that I am working on.

You can use this technique for any book of your choosing. Have fun, be inspired and craft on.

HOW-TO SUPPLIES Bible Scrapbook Paper Washi Tape Stencils Black Faber Castell Pens Colored Pencils Stickers

STEP 1 — On the backside of your scrapbook page, outline your book and cut out. Make two, one for the front cover and one for the back cover. Repeat process for the spine of the book. (10-15 minutes) STEP 2 — Begin designing your book cover. I chose to use some stenciling and doodles. (About an hour) STEP 3 — Attach your pages. Glue the covers onto your book. Don’t worry if a bit of the original book cover is showing. This will be covered up with Washi Tape. (5 minutes) STEP 4 — Tape edges of book cover with Washi Tape. I taped along both edges of the spine and some of the edges on both the front and back cover.

(5-10 minutes) STEP 5 — Add stickers. (Once I put on the tape, I decided I still needed a bit more on my page, so I added some stickers). (5-10 minutes) STEP 6 — Apply Mod Podge to cover in several coats. (10-15 minutes between coats, 24 hours after final coat)

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When not crafting, she enjoys many of her other passions which include her two children, family, friends, antiquing, gardening, kayaking and bike riding.

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JURASSIC

MOVIEREVIEW

BY KYLE DOWLING

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Jurassic World is the fourth movie in the Jurassic Park series, and it’s one of the best. The CGI work in the movie brings the dinosaurs to life in ways that the previous movies could not. The new dinosaur created in the movie looks awesome, and is much more interesting than dinosaurs in the previous films, making for a suspensful plot that was slightly lacking in the other movies.

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ore than 20 years after the terrible events that occurred at the original Jurassic Park, people have returned to the island for a new, ‘safer’ experience. The dream of a bigger, wilder dinosaur theme park has been realized and people from around the world are coming to see all of the attractions the park has to offer.

The cast also really acted well off the CGI dinos. Chris Pratt’s performance in particular proves to fans that he’s mastered both comedy and drama, making his future in film a promising one.

In order to peak interest in the park the owner decided to have scientists genetically create new dinosaurs, the latest one being the ‘Indominus Rex’. But the creature they created turned out to be smarter than they could handle and things quickly spiraled out of control.

Brothers Gray (Ty Simpkins) and Zach (Nick Robinson) are sent on a vacation to the park to see their Aunt Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) who oversees the operations of Jurassic World. With their aunt working the whole time, the boys end up wandering Jurassic World with her assistant, who they quickly ditch to go off and explore on their own.

I think the movie could have done without the addition of Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson’s characters. And I also would have liked to see the abilities of the Indominous Rex come into play more, but overall the movie delivered. The movie is exactly what fans of the series would want to see; an action-packed dinosaur flick with just enough drama and comedy to round out the film.

All in all, Jurassic World is a great movie, so get out to the theaters and see these dinosaurs on the big screen.

But when the newly created Indominus Rex escapes it’s enclosure, things take a turn for the worse. The resident velociraptor wrangler, Owen (Chris Pratt), teams up with Claire to help her find her nephews before the dinosaur does, while also keeping everyone on the island safe in the process.

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Devon Bradley Owner of Belle Row Boutique

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evon Bradley graduated from Michigan State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in communication with a focus in public relations. After a trip to New York and a few conversations with local entrepreneurs, she decided to open her own business. Bradley thought about moving out of state, but enjoys the Lansing area and its community. Her business, Belle Row Boutique, has been open for a little more than a year and a half now. “The store is very different from what it was a year and a half ago. I learned what items I wanted from vendors and how to make sure that they get here on time,” said Bradley. Belle Row Boutique sells contemporary and professional clothing, as well as jewelry, handbags, scarves and shoes. Belle Row Boutique’s unique charm comes from the inventory she stocks. Most pieces are made in the U.S. and have a limited run in her store. “I’ll usually buy six pieces of the same stock, two small, two medium and two large. That way, when somebody walks out of my store, they have something unique and they don’t have to spend a ton of money on it,” said Bradley. Through this method of a small inventory, Bradley can bring in new inventory quickly, giving customers new options every couple of weeks. In the future, Bradley would like to expand her business online, making it easier for people to order from her store. For more information about the store, visit Belle Row Boutique’s Facebook page.

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Shaping Healthy Lifestyles

Claudia Kerbawy

Certified Independent Health Coach at Take Shape for Life

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laudia Kerbawy has always wanted to make an impact on her community. After she graduated from Michigan State University, the mother of three went on to work in environmental protection for the next 25 years. When she retired, Kerbawy wanted to find another way to help the people in her community. Not long after, she began working with one of her friends, whose business specializes in pain relief. Through that, she found Take Shape for Life, a health coaching program designed to combat many different factors that affect a person’s health and well-being. She found that by working with Take Shape for Life, she could positively impact many people’s lives and signed up to coach for the company. She has now been a coach for about two and a half years and specializes in stress management. It’s not just a diet; health coaches help people in replacing poor habits with good habits, like taking more walks or drinking more water. “It’s amazing to see somebody come in with a type of diabetes, with a difficult road and not much hope for the future, and change their life so dramatically that they can sometimes reverse their disease. And after seven months they go to their doctor and the doctor is stunned by the improvement,” Said Kerbawy.

With her help, many people have made more positive choices in their lives and improved their overall wellbeing. Kerbawy currently lives in Lansing with her husband, Richard.

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SUMMER CHIC Longer length wide-leg shorts look great with wedges and sleeveless button up top — the perfect way to stay cool and work appropriate. After five, throw on a sun hat to kick up the drama and add a matching pair of cloth flats to take this outfit from work day attire to an easy-going night out look.

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FINANCIALFACTS

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S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y, TA X E S , I N F L AT I O N, T H E R AT E O F R E T U R N O N S AV I N G S A N D I N V E S TM E N T S A N D P E R S O N A L S P E N D I N G HABITS. WHILE SOME OF THOSE FACTORS ARE OUT OF YOUR CONTROL, YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR C U R R E N T A N D F U T U R E S P E N D I N G TO H E L P YO U L AT E R I N L I F E A N D T H R O U G H R E T I R E M E N T. U S E T H E F O L LO W I N G T I P S TO M A K E T H E M O S T O F YO U R R E T I R E M E N T S AV I N G S N O W A N D L AT E R:

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ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED PLAN If your employer offers a retirement plan, such as a 401k, make sure that you contribute a portion of your income toward that plan. Often, employers will match your contributions up to a certain amount, which means you will earn free money on your existing contributions! Because income contributed to a 401k is held until you reach a certain age, you will not be able to access it and spend it on unnecessary expenses. 401k plans also offer various types of investment options, making them a great way to save retirement money in addition to creating your own personal savings.

CONSIDER OPENING AN ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are alternatives to employersponsored plans but can be opened in conjunction with your employersponsored plan. Open an IRA with your local credit union or financial institution and make contributions when you have the funds available.

There are also tax benefits for certain types of IRAs. Be sure to speak

with your financial institution on their IRAs and which one works best for you and your budget.

DO THE MATH Knowing how much money you will need for retirement is tricky to predict. Thankfully, there are great resources to help you calculate those numbers. One example is the Principal Financial Group, which features calculators on their website allowing you to see if you are saving enough money now, how much could be lost to taxes and how Social Security might change by the time you reach the age of retirement. To calculate these numbers, visit Principal Financial Group’s website at the following link: principal.com.calculators/retire.htm. Other websites that feature retirement planning calculators and resources are AARP (aarp.org/work/ retirement-planning/) and Charles Schwab (schwab.com/public/schwab/ investing/retirement_and_planning).

After you have worked for 20 or more years, you will likely want to spend your retirement relaxing rather than worrying over your finances. Starting retirement savings and preparations now will allow you to better plan for the retirement lifestyle that you always dreamed you would have.

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Andrea Rodriguez CARING ABOUT WOMEN LOCALLY

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ome people are just born to help others — they have a knack for seeing a need and filling it to the best of their abilities. Being selfless is effortless; being caring is second nature; being empathetic is part of what drives their actions. In nearly every step of her life, Andrea Rodriguez has worked to empower the community around her, uplift her peers and enrich the minds of our youth. She has touched hundreds of people and helped to improve their lives. Rodriguez is more than an inspiration — she’s a local hero.

The California native came to Michigan at the age of 10. Her family settled in Alma, Mich. with her extended family, who were migrant farm workers. As a child, money was always tight for the family and her childhood home had deteriorated. At 11 years old, Rodriguez worked alongside her mother as a farm worker, which forced the family to constantly move. Rodriguez attended more than 10 different elementary and junior high schools throughout her education.

Regardless of her elements, she felt rich in life. Her experiences molded her and moving around sparked a love in her, a love for people.

Even in her youth, Rodriguez knew that she had a calling: to teach. Growing up in a predominately Spanish-speaking area and in a home with Spanish-speaking parents, she still managed to learn English.

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“I'm not sure how I learned to speak it because I wasn't even in school yet, maybe it was from the TV,” said Rodriguez.

She recalled rounding up the other children in the neighborhood and teaching them English so that they could be bilingual, like her. Her fervor for teaching only grew; a high school teacher both inspired and helped Rodriguez to take the steps necessary to make it to a higher education. Rodriguez went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in bilingual education with a minor in mathematics and Spanish from Central Michigan University.

During her time in college, Rodriguez worked to become a voice for the Hispanic community. She became a junior representative for the Hispanic Representative Speaker of the House, a group formed to ensure that the students on campus and Latinos in the area were being treated fairly and had activities geared toward their interests.

Upon her graduation, she continued her efforts by joining the Michigan Farm Workers Empowerment Project (MFWEP). Being part of the MFWEP helped Rodriguez learn about community organizing and also offered her the opportunity to go to migrant camps and help better the living conditions of workers. Rodriguez

lived with one of the workers, integrating herself into the very elements that she was fighting to change.

Through her job, she facilitated programs to educate the farm workers and give them more of an influence in their own community.

“I got to meet more farmers and more migrant farmworkers. [I realized] more could be done through education, communication and empowerment,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez loved her job, but after working with MFWEP for a few years, the time came to make the tough decision: to stay and continue or pursue her lifelong dream of teaching. Ultimately, she decided to leave the MFEWP to make use of her teaching certification.

She took her first teaching position with a sixth grade class, which was part of the migrant integration program. Rodriguez excelled in the field and eventually became a counselor and then an assistant principal. Even though Rodriguez is now retired, she still loves to teach and sees it as an incredibly fulfilling job.

“I love when I can see [a child’s] eyes sparkle. I can tell when they really understand something.”

Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez can’t help but keep herself busy — aside from volunteering at the community center, she also serves as a board member for the Hispanic Women in the Network (WIN). She helped to found the organization in the 1980s, but when she began teaching, the program was put on the back burner and faded out. Five years ago, she decided to reach out to past members to resurrect the group.

“I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. I JUST WANT TO LEAVE THIS WORLD KNOWING I HELPED TO MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE.”

The main focus of WIN is working toward the leadership development of Latina women in Michigan, but has grown to include other community members as well. Now women and men from different backgrounds can be a part of this effort.

“There was a huge base of Latina women who were motivated and driven enough to make this project work,” Rodriguez said. “Regardless of how big we get, the one common goal that everyone must understand is that we are focused on Hispanic women leadership.”

More than 600 members connect through WIN’s Facebook page, which they use as their primary

platform to exchange ideas, seek mentorship, post job openings and more. Some of their accomplishments include holding conferences around the United States, writing two extensive reports and supporting the nomination of Hispanic women for induction into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. Thus far, there have been four Latina women who have been inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, and WIN was instrumental in this process by encouraging the women to nominate and assisting in the application process.

Rodriguez never stopped giving back to her community. She currently works part time as a library assistant at the Okemos Library. The teacher in her still peeks out from time to time, as she has taken on a teaching position through the library, teaching English as a second language.

“Working at the library is like heaven. It’s really just wonderful.” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez’s most recent accomplishment was receiving Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazines’ (CAWLM) Caring About Women Locally award. It is her creative, optimistic, visionary and faith-filled attitude that influenced her friends and family to nominate her. Rodriguez goes above and beyond for everyone, making her the ideal choice for the award.

Rodriguez said that receiving the award was a complete surprise, and that she was humbled by the honor. Even weeks after she had received the award, which was presented to her CAWLM’s 80's Flashback Fundraiser, Rodriguez was still in shock that someone, somewhere, chose to honor her and all that she does for her community.

“I have so much to be thankful for,” Rodriguez said.

“I just want to leave this world knowing I helped to make it a better place.”

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She now volunteers her time at the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing, where she has worked to develop a program called Tech en la Casa, which is designed to teach Hispanic parents and children basic technology skills. Tech en la Casa students learn how to use the internet, how to check their child’s grades and even how to make a PowerPoint presentation. The program has helped parents to learn the basic computer skills that are necessary in today’s technologically advanced world.

“The whole mission [is] to use technology to promote connections, communication and access,” said Rodriguez. “I knew that there was a gap so I developed the bilingual computer course to help improve the communication among parents, students and school staff.”

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BUSINESSCOACH

BY SUSAN COMBS

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS&STRATFORD

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ooray for summer! And time for my annual vacation to Stratford, Ontario to see worldclass theatre at the Stratford Festival. About a three hour trip from Lansing, this charming town has become a home-away-from-home from my visits over the last 12 years. I can recommend a great place to stay — the Above & Beyond Suites on Wellington St. in the heart of downtown. I can steer you to delicious places to eat — the Bijou, Monforte (conveniently located downstairs and next door to the Suites) and even a beautiful place to stroll — around the winding Avon River with its bevy of swans.

Then, of course, there are the incredible theatre productions. The 2015 season includes 13 productions ranging from the traditional Shakespeare (Hamlet) to musicals (The Sound of Music) to new productions (The Last Wife) and more.

Now, you may be dreaming of a getaway or you may be asking, “What's the connection between the Stratford Festival and a Business Coach column?” The answer is High Performance Teams (HPT). From an audience member's viewpoint, the Stratford Festival seems to be a series of HighPerformance Teams. It’s not just the acting that is so, so good, it’s the gorgeous costume design and the amazing set design.

And it’s repertory theatre, which means the actors and actresses are in several different productions throughout the season. That translates to lots of set changes — six days a week from May to midOctober. At the end of The Sound of Music matinee at the Festival Theatre, those High Performance Teams are jumping into high gear, quickly dismantling and packing away that set and then assembling the set for the evening production of Hamlet or The Taming of the Shrew. And another High Performance Team is doing the same kind of switcheroo at the other three theatres — The Adventures of Pericles set to The Physicists set, The Last Wife set to Possible Worlds set and so on.

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High Performance Teams. This is the big buzz word in many organizations these days. In addition to everyone wanting to create a “coaching culture,” organizations are also determined to create HighPerformance Teams.

Wiki defines a High Performance Team as: “A group of people with specific roles and complementary skills, aligned with and committed to a common purpose, who consistently show high levels of collaboration and innovation, and produce superior results.”

One of the things that sets an HPT apart from other teams is the ability to resolve conflict quickly so that conflict does not become a roadblock to achieving the team’s goals. An understanding of team members’ work styles is helpful in this regard. Using a popular tool like DiSC can create a common language for understanding styles.

There’s a four-stage model of group development that was created in 1965 by Bruce Tuckman.

He proposed the Forming-Storming-NormingPerforming model. Tuckman maintained that these phases are necessary in order for a team to grow, to face challenges, to find solutions and to deliver results.

The High Performance Team uses the Storming and Norming phases to really define who they are, how to best interact with each other and how to resolve conflicts. So when the HPT gets to the Performing stage, they have already developed effective behaviors that allow them to overachieve relative to other teams.

Other characteristics of HPTs include: • Using a democratic leadership style that involves and engages team members • Using a blend of rational and intuitive decision-making methods

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• Open and clear communication • Valuing a diversity of experience and backgrounds • Trusting in team members and trusting in the team as an entity • A positive atmosphere that is open, transparent and future-focused High Performance Teams sure seem to be evident at the Stratford Festival. In looking at the Wiki definition, the Festival team members do have specific roles, whether it is on the costume design team or on the magical set-moving team. The Festival team members are aligned with a common goal of producing an outstanding theatre experience for the audience, they create innovative theatre productions and they produce superior results.

How many of the above characteristics do you see on your teams? Have your teams gone through the Forming, Storming, and Norming stages to successfully get to the Performing stage?

How much trust and collaboration is present on your team?

To get inspired about High Performance Teams, pack your bags and check out Stratfordfestival.ca and stratfordlodging.com. See what you can learn in Stratford to bring back to make your team a High Performance Team. Have a great summer!

Susan Combs, MBA & Professional Certified Coach, works with coaching clients to create fresh starts, enhance their leadership skills and increase their confidence.

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omen have been fighting to be seen as equal to men in the eyes of the law since the beginning of the Women’s Rights Movement in the 1800s. Because of women like Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul and other early feminists who fought relentlessly for the rights of women everywhere, great strides have been made towards ensuring equality for women.

of Americans thing that an ERA is already in the Constitution.

“The majority of people are actually shocked and angry when they find out that it’s not,” said Neuwirth.

Neuwirth also stated that most people believe that they are protected under the 14th Amendment, and although the amendment has helped some, most women have actually not been able to use the law to prevent discrimination.

However, there are still many issues facing women that prove they are not yet seen as equal to men.

Discrimination against women exists today in the forms of pay inequity and underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and political offices, just to name a few.

Throughout the lecture, she spoke about issues still facing women that an Equal Rights Amendment could potentially eradicate. On average, women are still only paid 78 cents for every dollar a man makes; many women suffer lost wages or have their employment terminated when they become pregnant because appropriate accommodations aren’t made for them; and violence against women is still a major issue, even with the laws currently in place to protect women.

On June 10, the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame called attention to these issues and how they could potentially be remedied by hosting a lecture with guest speaker, Jessica Neuwirth.

Neuwirth, who is president and a co-founder of both the ERA Coalition and Equality Now, recently published a book titled Equal Means Equal: Why the Time for an Equal Rights Amendment is Now. The release of this book prompted Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Executive Director, Emily Fijol to organize the lecture.

“Having learned about the ERA, I was struck by how easily various women’s issues would be supported by an Equal Rights Amendment. I was really inspired by Jessica Neuwirth’s message that an ERA could be feasible now,” said Fijol. “As a woman and the mother of a young girl, I think the ERA is very important, and would help to affirm and protect the rights of women that many assume we already possess.”

At the lecture, Neuwirth spoke to the audience about how the ratification of an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Constitution could improve the lives of women in the United States.

The ERA is not a new idea; in fact, it was first introduced to Congress in 1923 by Alice Paul, a suffragist leader and founder of the National Women’s Party. It was then introduced in every session of Congress until it was finally passed in

1972. Over the next 10 years, the ERA was ratified by 35 states, falling just three states short of the 38 required for it to become part of the Constitution.

Although many states ratified the ERA quickly, the opposition that it faced stalled decisions from the few remaining states. Neuwirth cited fear of gay marriage, unisex bathrooms and women in combat as reasons given to not to ratify the ERA. “Enough time has passed since the last campaign for equal rights that many of these issues don’t even make sense anymore,” said Neuwirth. “This is not only the best time for an Equal Rights Amendment, it is the only time.”

Since 1982, the ERA has been reintroduced into every session of Congress, but has never been taken to a vote. Neuwirth speculated that the reason the ERA hasn’t passed in Congress is not because people are against it, but because they are misinformed about what rights are actually afforded to women in the Constitution. During the lecture, she stated that more than 70 percent

By including an ERA in the Constitution, Neuwirth said that we could begin to combat many of the issues that women regularly face, and she believes that politicians on both sides of the aisle can work together to make an ERA a reality.

“This is a human rights issue that transcends politics,” said Neuwirth. “I’m hopeful that this campaign will be short and sweet.”

Copies of Jessica Neuwirth’s book, Equal Means Equal: Why the Time for an Equal Rights Amendment is Now, can be purchased at the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, located on Malcom X Street in Lansing. For more information about the Equal Rights Amendment and how you can get involved, visit eracoalition.org.

Alicia Pilmore is a communications specialist at M3 Group in Downtown Lansing. She enjoys writing, volunteering and everything related to social media.

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Editor’s Note: Welcome to a special series from the Sutterlin Family. This month, the family wraps up their account of their experience hosting a German high school exchange student. Enjoy!

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for coordinating and compromising and a flashback for ourselves of how many dimensions there are to a person’s coming of age.

At some point in most people’s lives, a relationship or experience so profoundly touches a person that they are changed. It could be a church retreat, a first love, a semester in college, a teacher who inspired us to truly assess who we are or the life we want to pursue. Sophie’s year in America was certainly this event for us.

Alongside her, our family anticipated and planned for new friends, plays, choir competitions, Spring Break, prom and all of the excitement that comes with high school graduation. Throughout it all, Sophie had ample time to reflect on the experiences as they unfolded so many miles from her homeland and family. This was genuinely her walkabout, a time in the wilderness to explore herself, her beliefs and her understanding that this is her world, regardless of where she lays her head at night. And we had front row seats for this girl’s self-discovery.

This time last year, we had only just decided to host an exchange student. Now we are preparing ourselves for a child, who has become our own, to disappear back into the mysteries of another hemisphere. Our year of watching this growing, learning and reflecting, was more than just a preview into our biological kids’ next few years, but it was an awakening for our family’s capacity to love. The year was a lesson for our kids in patience and sharing, a test of our marriage

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A wise man once told us that there’s a time when a parent shifts from being a coach to being a cheerleader. For us, with Sophie, that time is now and it explains the pain and joy we feel as we prepare for her departure. During a recent car ride, Sophie said she was tired of reflecting and felt it all meant she needed to change things when she went home. My advice to Sophie was that change had already happened throughout this year. No person or thing can be changed upon returning, but to recognize that through this experience her lens on life has changed. I also assured her that whatever happens in her next season, she has family in Michigan cheering for her.

FROM SOPHIE I wasn’t really sure what to write about in my last article, but I decided to dedicate this to my host family. No matter where I go, I always refer to them as my parents or siblings, which confuses many people. Maybe at first it just made it easier to get close to them, but these last months and especially the last few days, I understand how much more it means now. It is not hard anymore to say “Mom” or “Dad”

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because there is no better description for the way I feel about them.

My local coordinator from my exchange organization calls me every month to see if everything is all right. Last week she asked me what the highlight of my year was. First, I thought of many things like the play, choir or the musical, but I became aware that it was the love I experienced that astonished me most.

Realizing that I can have a second family that feels like my own was the highlight of this year.

And now I regret writing this because it made me think about what I didn’t want to think about. How can I leave knowing I won’t have any more long talks with my dad in the car, or getting sweet unexpected text messages from my mom every now and then, or being able to hold Brogan’s little hand knowing that his love is as pure and real as love can be? How can I leave a sister who is so much like me that it sometimes hurts? The truth is, the day will come and I will say goodbye, but I will never forget the gift of unconditional love they gave me. Despite all the tears that will fall, this will be a happy ending because I know this love is never-ending.

If you would like to experience a life changing year for your family and for a youth from another country, please contact the local coordinator, you won’t regret that you did!

Feeling that someone could love me this much after only knowing me for less than a year is remarkable. I heard my dad talking to the local coordinator and he didn’t talk about me like you would talk about an exchange student; he talked about me as if I was one of his kids. The night after graduation my host mom hugged me and then I saw tears in her eyes. I just can't understand how they could love me so much that it hurts to let me go like it would hurt to let your own child leave. I just can’t let myself feel that just yet. I know it will break me to pieces to think about not being a part of this family anymore and not having them give me love before going to bed every night.

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CAREERSFORCONSIDERATION

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Bringing Music to Life

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Muffitt grew up in Connecticut, but since then he has traveled all over the United States to work and live. Growing up, Muffit was very involved with music; his sister Dianne is also a musician, and it was her musical endeavors that piqued his interest. His parents also had an appreciation for music.

Classical music is the genre that moves him the most, but he will tune his ear into all music. Muffitt was sent to a public school that had an awesome music program. At the age of seven, he began playing the piano.

He later went on to pursue a music degree at Ohio State University. While he was in college, he studied music and learned to play the viola and the trumpet.

He worked as a freelance musician as he completed both his bachelor’s and

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master’s degrees at OSU. He also later received a Doctorate in Music Studies.

Muffitt began conducting because, "it just seemed like the most natural way for me to communicate music," he said. He was able to conduct numerous university symphonies as well as other amateurs.

His first professional gig was for the Austin Symphony in Austin, Texas. That foot in the door allowed him to travel around the country making music with some amazing symphonic artists. When the job opened up at the LSO, Muffitt’s extensive knowledge and experience earned him the position.

Timothy Muffitt

As the conductor of the LSO, he provides artistic leadership and oversees auditions, programming and the creative direction of the productions. He does all of this in addition to conducting. The majority of his day is spent cycling through the routine of studying the music that will be performed and tending

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“THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC IS MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A HUMAN BEING. THE FACT THAT WE HAVE THE COMPETENCE FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS ABOUT BEING ALIVE.” — TIMOTHY MUFFITT

arts is important to his creative process. It's critical to know what's going on in the other art forms; read the latest literature, go to museums and visit the theatre Muffitt suggests. Really getting to know how people are expressing themselves. Doing these things is what helps artists stay abreast in their craft.

Music is Muffitt’s biggest source of inspiration. It’s what gets him up and working. Just being around other musicians and other people who are passionate about what they do inspires him. “The enjoyment of music is my favorite thing about being a human being,” said Muffitt. “The fact that we have the competence for artistic expression is one of the greatest things about being alive.” Muffitt plans to keep music alive for audiences for as long as he is able to do so. to his administrative duties. The week of a concert however, there are four rehearsals that lead up to the big date. The musicians come well-practiced and ready to play.

Muffitt begins each day by reading a handful of newspapers. "It's important to understand what the world is like, for artists to understand the social context in which their art is being performed [and received]." Total emersion of the

Sydney Ford, a junior at Michigan State University, is pursuing a career in journalism and design. Sydney enjoys all things creative, volunteering with shelter animals and eating sushi with strawberry ice cream.

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JULY 4 — Mason 150 Summer Celebration, Mason. Join Mason for their 150 Summer Celebration. Start your day by attending the Country Seat Old Car Club Car Show at the Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Later, beginning at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the Mason 150 Parade and at dusk take in the breathtaking fireworks at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit masonchamber.org.

JULY 11 — 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Golf Outing Celebration, Mason. Join the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce as they honor Eldorado Golf Course at their 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting. The ribbon cutting celebration will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start for the golf outing. The cost to participate is $50/person or $25/person for Eldorado members.

For more information, visit masonchamber.org.

JULY 7-12 — Common Ground Music Festival, Lansing. Visit Adado Riverfront Park for the premier outdoor music event in Lansing. Enjoy contemporary, classic rock, alternative, country, hip hop, R&B and more on numerous stages each night. Some of this year’s performers include: Meghan Trainor, The Band Perry, Snoop Dogg and more. For more information regarding the festival, including pricing and show times, visit commongroundfest.com.

JULY 25 — Tire Recycling, Mason. Join the Ingham Conservation District for a free tire recycling day. Bring in your unwanted tires for environmentally responsible disposal. Those who are interested must be Ingham County residents, must not have more than seven tires to dispose of, and must RSVP by July 17 at inghamconservation. com. Only residential, household tires will be accepted. Commercial and agricultural tires are

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not accepted. Tire Recycling Day will be held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, located at 700 East Ash St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST — Movie in the Park, Grand Ledge. Gather up your family, friends and a blanket or two, and visit Bridge Street Plaza, located at 220 South Bridge St., for Movie in the Park. Trivia, games and prizes will begin at 8 p.m., followed by the movie at 9:30 p.m. Movies include Paddington, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Frozen and Big Hero 6. All movies are free to attend.

AUGUST 8 — Sundown Safari, Lansing. Have you ever wondered what it is like at the zoo after hours? Now is your chance to find out. You and your friends can spend the night camping at Potter Park Zoo and experience an evening tour, campfire snacks and a continental breakfast. The cost to attend this fun-filled experience is $30/person or $25/person for members. Sundown Safari begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 10 a.m. on Sunday. To register or for more information, call (517) 342-2713, email jhorvatin@ingham.org or visit potterparkzoo.org.

AUGUST 12 — Members Night, Lansing.

Potter Park Zoo is celebrating its members. This fun-filled night honoring Zoo Society members will include animal encounters, free pony rides, face painting, animal enrichment, free hot dog, chips and drinks, 15 percent off at the gift shop and much more. Members Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. Members must have their membership card for entry. To register, email jrostar@ingham.org.

AUGUST 18 — 2015 Lansing Open, Bath Township. Attend the 2015 Lansing Open and enjoy a fun day of golf while networking with the area’s top business leaders. This event attracts hundreds of golfers every year. The 2015 Lansing Open will be held at Eagle Eye Golf Club, located at 15500 Chandler Road. Registration and Networking will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start and dinner at 4 p.m. The cost to attend is $295/person or $800/foursome.

For more information, call (517) 853-6463, email trichardson@lansingchamber.org or visit lansingchamber.org.

AUGUST 28, 29 & 30 — 2015 Sun Dried Music Festival, Mason. Enjoy a three-day familyfriendly music festival in Mason. Experience great live music, family activities, a beverage tent, and food and craft vendors. The 2015 Sun Dried Music Festival will be held in Mason on the square of the courthouse. For more information, visit masonchamber.org.

arts AUGUST 1 — 42nd Annual Island Art Fair, Grand Ledge. Visit Grand Ledge for the oldest one-day art fair in mid-Michigan. Enjoy more than 100 artists and crafters, entertainment, food vendors and river boat rides. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit ledgecraftlane.com/island-art-fair.html.

JULY 5 — Solo Art Exhibition, Old Town. Visit Katalyst Gallery in Old Town for a reception celebrating a solo art exhibition, Memories on Maps by Elisa Schmidt. The art consists of drawings and paintings on road maps and nautical charts depicting photos that Elisa has taken throughout her travels. Join Elisa and celebrate her work from 1 to 3 p.m. All artwork will be on display at Katalyst Gallery, located at 1214 Turner Street, throughout the month of July. For more information, call (517) 708-8916.

AUGUST 7-9 — Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing. Join the Michigan State University Museum as they present the Great Lakes Folk Festival. The festival is a celebration of culture, tradition and community. Enjoy music, dance, traditional art, storytelling, a marketplace, authentic food and much more. The Great Lakes Folk Festival will be held in downtown East Lansing. For a complete listing of the event schedule, visit greatlakesfolkfest.net.

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AUGUST 7 & 8 — Lansing JazzFest, Old Town.

Attend the Lansing JazzFest and experience original compositions by national, regional and local artists. Each artist at JazzFest will play an original piece that has never been played at another festival. This two-day festival is free to attend. Festival hours are Friday from 4 to 11:59 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit iloveoldtown.org.

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JULY 18 — Just Chillin’ with the Animals, Lansing. Join Potter Park Zoo and discover how the animals stay cool during the long, hot days during summer. Watch as they enjoy some special treats including fish-popsicles for the otters and watermelon for the meerkats. Enjoy this fun opportunity from 1 to 3 p.m. General Admission will apply. For more information, visit potterparkzoo.org.

JULY 25 — Taste of Downtown, Lansing. Spend some time at the 6th annual Taste of Downtown festival in Michigan’s Capital City on Washington Square. Enjoy sampling food, tasting more than 100 different wines from around the world and live entertainment all in an outdoor setting. This fun summer festival will be held from 3 to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit tasteofdowntown.org.

WEEKS OF JULY 6 & 20 & AUGUST 3 — Summer Art Camp, Lansing. Join the Lansing Art Gallery for Summer Art Camp. Student’s ages seven to 12 will learn and experience creativity at Lansing Art Gallery, located at 119 North Washington Square, Suite 10. There are two sessions per week being offered: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Classes are open to students of all skill levels. The maximum class size is 15 students/class. The cost to attend is $100/person. Register at lansingartgallery. org/summer-art-camp/.

JULY 30 & 31 & AUGUST 1— Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club Reunion, Mason.

Visit the 57th annual Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club Reunion on the east side of US 127 and Barnes Road from 8 a.m. to dusk.

Patrons will enjoy antique engines, a flea market, a sawmill powered by early steam engines, the steam engine whistles at noon, old tractor parade at 4 p.m. and more. For more information, visit michigansteamengineandthreshersclub.com.

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JULY 9 — Music at the Mansion, Lansing. Join Friends of the Turner-Dodge House for Music at the Manor featuring Kristin Arnold on violin and Andrea Maynard on piano and vocals. This fun musical performance will begin at 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $10/person and proceeds will benefit the continued restoration of the TurnerDodge House.

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HEALTHYLIFESTYLE

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BY DELLA HUGHES-CARTER

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two part feature. Be sure to pick up the September CAWLM for part 2.

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yle Adkins was feeling fatigued, had extreme thirst and was always hungry, but what concerned him the most were episodes of blurred vision. Lyle had just turned 54 and had never been sick before, so he decide to call his doctor.

The year was 1954, and healthcare was very different than it is now.

Appointments were often lengthy and doctors visited their patient’s homes.

When he arrived at Lyle’s home, the doctor asked Lyle to provide a urine sample. The doctor then poured the urine into a test tube and attached a wire handle. Together, the doctor and Lyle held the test tube over a flame of a Bunsen burner to evaporate the urine. What remained were white crystals on the sides of the test tube. This was all the evidence the doctor needed. He told Lyle, “that is sugar and you have diabetes.”

Lyle was given a reusable syringe with a fairly long, sharp needle and insulin in a bottle. He was taught how to clean the needle with alcohol and a cotton ball, and was instructed to give himself a shot in the abdomen every day.

Of course, in 1954, there was little advancement in the management of diabetes and no way to check daily blood glucose levels. Insulin had only been discovered in the early 1920s, and there were no oral anti-diabetic medications. Despite this, Lyle lived to the amazing age of 90 because he managed his diabetes well.

LYLE ADKINS WAS MY GRANDFATHER. Diabetes is an illness that causes kidney failure, blindness, amputations, heart disease and stroke. Nearly 10 percent of all Americans, including our children, have this disease and that number is increasing. For those 65 years and older, the prevalence rate is 25 percent.

Healthcare in the United States has been focused on treating illness for too long, but the initiative is changing. This series of articles will discuss ways for you to prevent illness and promote quality health. Next month we will discuss the specifics of diabetes, how to prevent some forms of diabetes and ways for those with the disease to live a long life without complications.

Dr. Della Hughes Carter is a board certified nurse practitioner with a primary care practice, and a faculty member of the College of Nursing at Michigan State University. You can contact Della by email at della.hughes@hc.msu.edu.

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Watermelon SALAD FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY BLATNIK

INGREDIENTS

3 cups seedless watermelon, diced 1 cup green pepper, membrane and seeds removed, chopped 1 cup cucumber, seeds removed, chopped 1 cup radishes, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Given that a watermelon contains about 92 percent water, I guarantee there will be at least a little in the bottom of the bowl! Makes 4-6 servings.

For a tasty watermelon salsa, add 1/3 cup of chopped onions and a few dashes of chili sauce to this recipe and blend.

DIRECTIONS In large bowl, put the watermelon, green pepper, cucumber, radishes and cilantro. Mix well with large spoon and set aside. In small bowl, put the lemon juice, canola oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Combine well and pour over the ingredients in the large bowl. Mix well with large spoon and cover with a piece of plastic wrap for one hour. When ready to serve, stir a few times with a large spoon and then drain any water out that has settled to the bottom.

Cathy 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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Equal Means Equal On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the Michigan Women's Historical Hall of Fame hosted a lecture featuring Jessica Neuwirth, author of Equal Means Equal: Why the Time for an Equal Rights Amendment is Now. The lecture raised nearly $8,000 for the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.

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MSUFCU Breaks Ground

MSU Federal Credit Union held an official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the expansion of their headquarters on Tuesday June 9, 2015.

The building will be 186,350 square feet, three stories high with a basement. The new building is being added on MSU Federal Credit Union's current property, northeast of the original headquarters.

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Michigan Good Food Fund The Michigan Good Food Fund is a new public private partnership loan and grant that provides financing and business assistance to healthy food production, distribution, processing, marketing and retail projects that benefit underserved communities across Michigan. Fund partners hosted an event on Monday June 15, 2015.

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