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Keeping the Beat

East Lansing Music Store Ensures Vinyl is Here to Stay

REACH for Creativity REACH Studio Art Center Offers New Artistic Outlet

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FEATURES 27 Using Art to Create Change, An ePIFanyNow.org Story 24 Melissa Marse & Robert Aldridge Bring Folk Music to the Lansing Symphony Orchestra

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RECIPES 35 Spiced Lamb Kofta Burgers

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18 Matt "Mojo" Lersch, From Dad to DJ

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21 Entertainment Alley

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10 DIY Quick Crafts

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FOR THE MEN IN OUR LIVES

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t’s always a treat to flip through the June issue of the magazine and come face to face with the men in our lives. Obviously, they are a significant influence in our day-to-day activities, but it is with great pleasure that we focus on these fellas during our Father’s Day month.

kids hit a curve ball is his new party after five or weekend getaway.

I can also picture Todd Lake of Northwood University, one of our local features, sitting through tea parties with his daughters. In fact, knowing Todd from the community, I’m sure he was dressed in perfect trendy style. The same could also be said for Rhondell Brown, a budding entrepreneur. He isn’t a dad yet, but he lives life passionately and has goals for a future that coincide with growing a great company, while also helping others.

The role of a dad is vital in our society. No two dads are the same, yet each one’s impact is poignant and powerful. I especially appreciate the role of the stepfather or the adoptive dad. These superheroes opt in. That’s right. I guess the same could be said — for the most part — for biological dads. But, I like to think that in the case of those amazingly selfless individuals, they are asked if they want to do the job, evaluate the sacrifice and sleepless nights ahead and say, OK…let’s do this.

At the tender age of 24, Rhondell understands that age-old mantra, “to those whom much is given, much is expected.” I believe that as well. It’s deeply important to me to help others in as many ways as I can. And, sometimes I try to help in areas that are a little out of my comfort zone. Most would probably recognize that I might not be a handy woman. In fact, I’ve genuinely tried to do some DIY projects and let’s just say that it didn’t go as well as I might have liked. But, it didn’t stop my desire to help support Habitat for Humanity Lansing’s Women Build project last month.

Beyond the basic human needs, kids want love, comfort, acceptance, a little discipline and a parent’s time. It’s more than a full time job, and it changes us more than almost anything else I can think of.

It’s been fun to watch a new dad in our office. There isn’t anyone who loves his family more, but there are shifts in how he has to live his life, and sometimes watching sports at the pub, playing hockey with friends and social time in general take a major turn.

You can see the realization that even though it is a different time and a shift in priorities, the benefit and reward is worth each sacrifice. It’s lovely to watch a new family grow.

Sheri Jones, news anchor from WLNS, gathered five women who were asked to gather at least 20 women willing to work hard at the beginning of a new build. Impressively and quite a commentary on the amazing women in our community, it was quite easy to get these very busy ladies to give up the majority of a day to participate in building a home for a family they don’t know. It was heartwarming to watch the dedication, camaraderie and pride in a job well done.

Many people know the hard knock, rock n’ roll public persona of Mojo the radio disc jockey, but they may be surprised by the soft and squishy dad and family man that he truly is. Matt “Mojo” Lersch has found his true calling; building Lego castles, strolling down the aisles at Lowes or watching the

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Come and join the CAWLM team. We’re going to head back out to the site this summer. Or gather your friends and coworkers and reach out to habitatlansing.org for more details. You can find a date that works and make a true difference. It’s worth the effort … I assure you.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there,

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MCLAREN NURSES CELEBRATE RECOGNITION WEEK BY SERVING COMMUNITY

Nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing and McLaren Orthopedic Hospital provide compassionate care for the community throughout the year. McLaren honored their nurses’ commitment during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, while their nurses celebrated the recognition by serving local organizations.

McLaren showed appreciation for its nurses during Nurses Week with events that included entertaining, educational presentations related to nursing excellence, complimentary food, beverages, massages and more. In addition, nurses at McLaren planned community service events to support the Meals on Wheels program, The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, as well as collecting food and other donations for the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

McLaren Greater Lansing and McLaren Orthopedic Hospital operate the region’s most distinguished cardiovascular and orthopedic surgery programs that together with McLaren Greater Lansing’s oncology, women’s care and wide-ranging diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services consistently lead in clinical quality and efficiency. The hospitals are part of McLaren Health Care, mid-Michigan’s largest health care system. Visit mclaren. org/lansing.

EQUAL MEANS EQUAL LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING ON JUNE 10 The Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame (MWHOF) is pleased to host a lecture and book signing by Jessica Neuwirth, author of Equal Means Equal: Why the Time for an Equal Rights Amendment is Now (The New Press 2015).

This event will take place on Wednesday, June 10 with doors opening for a reception with hors d’oeuvres at 5:15 p.m. and the lecture at 6:00 p.m., followed by a brief question and answer period, in the Forum at the Michigan Library and Historical Center at 702 West Kalamazoo in Lansing, Mich.

Jessica Neuwirth, founder of Equality Now, catalogs the myriad ways in which sex discrimination persists in American society ― in wages, hiring, pensions, healthcare, politics, the military and issues of domestic violence. Neuwirth Neuwirth documents the Supreme Court cases and lower court cases of brave women who have legally challenged sex discrimination and have been denied rights that should be fundamental.

Though laws like Title IX and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 are meant to protect women, these legislative endeavors do not protect everyone. They can be rolled back by a simple congressional vote, and they do not provide the firm, lasting protection of a constitutional amendment.

Reservations for this event can be made online at michiganwomenshalloffame.org or by calling (517) 484-1880 x203. Any remaining seats will be sold at the door, however, advance reservations are recommended. Parking is free, although attendees may need to take a ticket to enter the visitor parking lot.

GREENSTONE AWARDS $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 23 INCOMING COLLEGE FRESHMEN GreenStone Farm Credit Services is pleased to announce it has awarded $40,000 in scholarships to 23 incoming college freshmen through the cooperative's new scholarship program, which was unveiled earlier this year. The program supports GreenStone’s mission to provide leadership in the agricultural community and assist in cultivating youth to become the next generation of leaders to sustain the industry's success.

The scholarship applicants were evaluated on a wide range of qualifications, and are required to pursue a degree related to agriculture. Recipients received either a $2,000 or $1,000 scholarship determined by the length of their intended college program.

This year's 23 scholarship awardees are: Shelby Berens (Holland), Elena Boxey (Allenton), Daniel Brown II (Springport), Nolan Feldpausch (St. Johns), Josephine Forbush (Byron), Emily Harke (Adrian), Taylor Hawks (Millington), Emily Kittendorf (Milan), Samantha Ludlam (Hopkins), Troy Markley (Byron), Emma Maust (Bay Port, MI), Evelyn Okkema (Blanchard), Kyle Rasch (Conklin), Jared Sanderson (Sandusky), Brett Schmidt (Standish), Lucas Schwass (Scottville), Jadelyn Stewart (Vermontville), Jacob TeBos (Allendale), Elizabeth Venema (Deford), Abigail Walkowe (Manchester), Paige Wilson (Webberville), Kaila Wussow (Cecil, WI) and Claire Zahm (Marne).

GreenStone Farm Credit Services, based in East Lansing, Mich., is Michigan and northeast Wisconsin’s largest agricultural lender and the country’s sixth largest association in the Farm Credit System. More information on GreenStone can be found at greenstonefcs.com.

THE DART BANK WELCOMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT/COMMERCIAL LENDER Peter Kubacki, president and CEO of The Dart Bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Kassie Rhodes as Vice President/Commercial Lender.

Rhodes started her banking career in 1990 and has more Rhodes than 19 years of commercial banking experience, including positions as a Credit Analyst, Commercial Lender and Special Assets Officer. In addition to her commercial banking experience, she brings a significant SBA Lending background to our team. Rhodes graduated from Holt High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University.

Rhodes has been involved with Junior Achievement as a teacher in the local school classrooms as well as in fundraising activities.

She is also a past committee member on the Small Business Advisory Council for the Lansing Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she is active with Franklin Street Community Housing Corporation (now an agency of the Capital Area Housing Partnership). She currently serves on the Board of Directors for that organization.

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BUSINESSPROFILE

FLAT BLACK AND CIRCULAR 541 E GRAND RIVER AVE, EAST LANSING (517) 351-0838 FLATBLACKANDCIRCULAR.COM

BY K YLE DOWLING | PHOTOS BY MIKE FR ANCE

VINYL MAKES A COMEBACK AT FLAT, BLACK & CIRCULAR

Dave Bernath, owner of Flat, Black and Circular.

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ollow the sound of music in East Lansing and eventually you’ll find yourself at Flat, Black and Circular (FBC).

The record store, located on East Grand River Ave. above Action Board Shop, is a music lover’s dream; the walls are lined from floor to ceiling with records and music posters from every era.

Crates full of music are stacked waist-high on the floor, and music plays while customers peruse the store’s selection.

It was owner Dave Bernath’s passion for the music industry that motivated him to open Flat, Black and Circular 38 years ago. At the time, Bernath had a business partner, but is now the sole owner of the store. “I got into this business because I like music,” said Bernath. “It also helped supplement our music habit when we started. I get to listen to music all day and talk to interesting people about music that they like.”

FBC specializes in selling different types of records, from 45 RPM records to new and used CDs; they even sell the occasional cassette tape.

Music magazines, record supplies and Discwasher record cleaners are also sold in the store, as well as used audio gear and music memorabilia. With almost 10,000 records available in the store ranging from old school blues to new techno

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music, there’s something available for every taste in music.

Many of the vinyl albums in the store are from new artists or are copies of popular albums. “People think that vinyl went away at some point,” says Bernath. “But that’s not true. There’s been vinyl coming out for many different artists and albums.”

WITH ALMOST 10,000 RECORDS AVA I L A B L E I N T H E S TO R E R A N G I N G F R O M O L D S C H O O L B LU E S TO NEW TECHNO MUSIC, THERE’S S O M E T H I N G AVA I L A B L E F O R E V E RY TA S T E I N M U S I C .

FBC also buys vinyl from people interested in selling their collection, and if the collection is large enough, they will come to the seller’s home to take a look. But Bernath is very selective in what he buys for the store; he won’t buy scratched and tarnished records. The store has a reputation for only selling quality used products.

“We check all of the vinyl that people bring into the store and make sure that we only sell quality,” says Bernath.

To ensure that the records are good quality and the customers are getting the best products, a testing station is also available in the store for any opened music. This allows customers to listen to albums to check the quality of the disc before purchasing it, or just to listen to make sure they like the album before they make a decision about what to buy.

“Some people just grab a stack of random albums and go through the whole thing looking for new music,” says Bernath.

With a variety of music available, almost anyone can find a new favorite album at Flat, Black and Circular. It’s a great place for music lovers to shop, listen to their favorite tunes or just hang out.

Visit flatblackandcircular.com information.

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

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Finding Furever Homes

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BY SYDNEY FORD

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hen staff members at the Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) walk into work, they’re welcomed by the croons of more than 40 dogs.

Kittens snoozing in the lobby peek through sleepy eyes at the morning commotion as they try to get their last bit of sleep before the day starts. The morning begins with volunteers walking dogs, cleaning cages, feeding the animals and mopping the lobby floor so that it’s sparkling and adoption ready.

CAHS has a happy and positive atmosphere, and the staff works hard to promote the animals. They do their best to showcase animals that have been there for a while, and occasionally they host birthday celebrations to put the spotlight on an animal and show them a bit of extra love.

The shelter’s primary focus is finding families for their animals, but CAHS does more than that; they also work to enrich the community. A pet food bank is available for families with limited resources so that they can care for and keep their pets. Animals are also taken to domestic violence shelters on occasion to help victims.

CAHS also has educational programs to ensure that pet owners know how to care for their animals. The shelter partners with schools to host programs that

teach kids what it means to be kind to animals. Older students who are thinking about a career in animal care can attend a career day where they can watch a surgery performed in the clinic.

Two clinics are operated by the shelter: an in-house clinic, which is mostly used for spaying and neutering shelter animals, and a second facility on Cedar St. that provides spay and neuter services to the public.

The primarily grant-funded services are offered to pet owners who are not able to afford them otherwise.

In special cases they are even able to provide the services free of charge.

As awesome as CAHS is, they’ve hit a roadblock: the building that they work in is packed with animals and outdated. CAHS is in the middle of a three-step, $3.9 million project to renovate their facilities and make the animals more comfortable. They are hoping to add a rehabilitation center, a quarantine area and an expanded clinic.

“All the changes in our building will reflect the changes that have been made in our organization over the past 15 years,” says CEO Julia Wilson. “It can be a little bit of a roller coaster because we are all very emotionally invested in our jobs, that can create some real highs and it can also create some lows.”

Last month CAHS announced that it has raised $1 million as part of its $1.9 million New Home, New Hope campaign.

Overall, the staff agrees that being able to care for animals and help them find their forever home is a wonderful feeling.

If you would like to donate to the CAHS fundraising campaign, visit CAHSCampaign.org.

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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Join us for an entertaining evening of Broadway music from popular musicals like The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Rent and Hairspray, to name a few.

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BY JILL BAILEY

From Rehabilitation to Residential Living.

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Q: My dog Truman loves yogurt, is it safe to keep feeding it to him?

A:: Just like with humans, some research has shown that the “good bacteria” yogurt may act as a probiotic and could possibly help your dog’s digestive system.

That being said, just like with humans, anything with artificial sweeteners or a lot of added sugar is bad. I would always check with your veterinarian for what “people food” is safe to feed your dog.

Q: I’ve heard of Canine Life and Social Skills class, can you tell me more about it?

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A: This is a great way to strengthen the bond with your dog and to do so by implementing positive reinforcement training. Essentially, you are working to improve your dog’s life and social skills and you will do so through continued training. These training exercises are teaching your dog the day to day behavior that will make both of your lives easier as your dog learns and/or strengthens basic obedience skills. This is also an amazing program for shelter pets, as it is a great way to ease the stress a shelter pet may be experiencing and increase their chances of being adopted. Your dog will need to be registered in order to go through the C.L.A.S.S. evaluation. All the information you need is on their website, you can visit it at mydoghasclass.com.

Q: My dog Sandy is so well-behaved, but recently she started reacting to other dogs by barking a lot every time she sees a dog. We did just move recently. Why would this happen?

A: There are a lot of reasons why this can happen. But if you’ve recently had a move, that change in environment can be a big trigger for your dog. Just work to slowly reintroduce your dog to other dogs. What I mean by that is every dog has a threshold. For your dog, it may be across the street is the closest she can get right now, and as time goes on, you will be able to get your dog closer and closer to that “trigger.” Dogs get stressed out just like we do, so the new environment is going to affect Sandy in different ways, like with the barking at dogs, until she gets used to her new surroundings. When she starts to bark, I would change direction or cross the street until she stops barking/reacting to the other dog. This will help you to learn how close you can get and you can slowly work on getting her closer and closer to the other dogs. Be sure to praise her when she stops barking, so she will start to learn what behavior you are looking for. This will take time, so be patient and keep working on it!

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Jill Bailey is the Media Specialist at M3 Group by day, by night she is helping train dogs for Canine Coaches! Having a lifelong love of dogs, Jill decided to get her training certification in 2012. Visit caninecoaches.com for more information.

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When a wardrobe malfunction during their national tour threatens to disband the group, the ever-tenacious Bellas work to restore their reputation by preparing for the World a Capella Championships.

These are not the only problems presented to the Bellas. Their biggest competition, German a Capella group Das Sound Machine (DSM) shakes their confidence with flashy performances and big sounds. As the World Championships get closer, the singing troupe must unite to find their sound again.

BY ALICIA PILMORE

Pitch Perfect 2 is exactly what fans of the first movie would want to see in theaters; all of the characters have returned, and a number of popular songs will make you want to get up and dance. The covers in the movie range from 90s rap hits to country to modern big hits.

The mashups that they bring to the table are really great as well. I also thought that the beatboxing was really impressive.

he Bellas are back, pitches! In the hilarious sequel to the hugely popular Pitch Perfect, we find the Barden Bellas at the beginning of their senior year of college after winning the national a Capella championships for the third year in a row.

In the midst of preparing for the Worlds, the seniors in the group try to balance their time with the Bellas while also preparing for life after college. Lead singer Beca (Anna Kendrick) finds herself in a stressful situation when she tries to balance her new internship at a record label and preparation for the World Championships, and the oldest member, Chloe (Brittany Snow) struggles with letting go of the group and moving on.

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Some of the funniest moments came from the cameos — and there are a ton of cameos. From YouTube celebrity, Flula to the Green Bay Packers, these characters will have you laughing throughout the entire movie.

The one critique I have for the movie is that they could have done a better job of incorporating the characters’ stories into the movie.

Anna Kendrick does a great job as Beca, and I thought that this movie should have focused more on her struggle to move past college into the real world. And Hailee Steinfield’s character, Emily had the potential to add a lot to the storyline as the newcomer to the group.

Pitch Perfect 2 is a great movie for a girls’ night out. If you want to laugh and have a good time, round up your girlfriends and head to the nearest theater to checkout this aca-mazing musical comedy.

Pitch Perfect 2 is all about singing, and the singing doesn’t disappoint. The a Capella performances paired with the choreography gives audience members a memorable experience. There are more musical numbers in this movie than there were in the first, and you can tell that they really put their heart and soul into the sound and visuals of the movie. DSM’s techno songs and sounds were great; the sound quality of the movie was expertly done, making the songs even better.

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HEAVY METAL Last year my dad bought an old luggage cart with the intention of converting

it into a table. It looked solid and the wood had a cool patina, but once we got it apart we found much of the wood was rotted beyond saving. The original plan was to clean up the hardware and recondition the wood, but now we had a blank slate, so we went crazy. This process can be suited to refinish any table or stand.

HOW-TO STEP 1 - First, we measured all the dimensions of the table so that we could recreate the frame. We also took photos of the original to note placement of the hardware. If the wood from your project is intact, then you can skip this step.

STEP 2 - For the frame, we simply cut a rectangle out of pine. For the top, we trimmed a piece of salvaged plywood. We wanted our top to look heavy but be light, so we cut strips of plywood and fastened them to the underside of our top and lined them flush to the edge. This doubled the tops thickness using minimal material.

STEP 3 - Next, we coated the frame with a dark cherry stain. Once it dried, I hand-sanded the entire frame with sandpaper, giving extra attention to the corners and edges to achieve a worn look. I then applied a second coat of lighter grey driftwood color stain to the frame. The top will be covered with copper and doesn’t require stain. Note- be sure to always wear a mask and gloves when sanding and using stain. Always work in a well ventilated area.

STEP 4 - I decided to use antique copper boilers to cover the top. These can be found in most antique shops. It took two boilers to fully cover our top with some to spare. We cut ours in to squares and flattened them before nailing them in a pattern to the top. Be sure to leave enough material to wrap around the sides and overlap the bottom. Using metal brackets, the top can be secured to the frame and easily removed.

STEP 5 - We used crushed walnut shell and a sandblaster to remove the rust and grime from the hardware without ruining the patina. They are then fastened to the frame with steel carriage bolts. We pre-drilled the holes for these using the hardware as a guide. The hardware and wood is then coated with a furniture wax to seal and preserve the piece.

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A graphic designer with M3 Group, Mike France is a severe coffee addict, nerd, and accomplished daydreamer who loves art and design.

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or many people, art can be therapeutic; something about using paint, clay or other materials to create something new and express feelings brings about a calm that allows the artist to forget about the frustrations of the day.

For REACH Studio Art Center, students Jocelyn Wheeker, Ripley Olson, Tamara Hunt and Cynthia Terry, expressing themselves is only part of it; these four high school students are using art to make a statement about creating a cleaner environment for everyone.

All four of the girls have been coming to REACH for years, and they all share a passion for creating art and raising awareness for environmental issues. Many of the projects that they work on involve going out into the community and creating murals and other art. Many of these projects promote awareness for issues important to the artists. Previous projects that the group has worked on include making a statue out of recycled materials for the Lansing Board of Water and Light and creating murals that are displayed throughout REO Town.

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REACH to continue working to raise awareness for the issues that are important to them. “Damage to the environment is a real threat,” said Olson. “It may not seem like an important thing, but it is.”

Their passion for creating a cleaner environment shines through in their art. Currently, the girls are working on a project to promote awareness for how littering affects the environment.

“Some people are careless enough to think that the Earth will always be here,” added Terry. “But we don’t know that with the way we treat it now.”

Aside from promoting environmental issues, the girls all agree that giving back to the community is incredibly important. “[Giving back] gives you a new perspective on the world around you,” said Hunt.

“It’s how we grow and figure things out. I definitely think it’s important to get that new outlook; we need that forward motion.”

All of the artists have the opportunity to have their work showcased, but bringing their vision to fruition can be difficult at times. They must first present their ideas and explain why their art should be displayed.

The girls also provided some advice for other teens who are interested in giving back to their community, but may not know how.

“If your art becomes a mural, that’s pretty memorable,” said Wheeker. “One of my graffiti murals is up in REO Town right now. We pass it every day.”

“Try to raise awareness in your own way,” said Olson. “Use your strengths to give back.”

The girls have busy lives outside of REACH, too; Wheeker is on a dance team and works with horses, Terry has volunteered with the Teen Studio, Olson is on a competitive swim team and Hunt does competitive cheer and works parttime at a daycare. Even with their busy schedules, they make time to come to

“Do some research and find out what groups are near you,” added Hunt. “There are a lot of different groups out there that are doing a lot of different things to help out the community.”

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etween being a student, a husband and a father, among other things, Todd Lake has a full plate of responsibilities. Being the ultimate modern day man is also what makes him so down to earth, making him the perfect fit for his position as the adult admissions advisor for Northwood University. Lake is all about building relationships and connecting with people. His working hours are never the typical nine to five; he may have to make meetings at 7 a.m. with potential students and stay up all night sending out emails. Lake puts others before himself; it’s all part of his insatiable want to help others. It comes across clearly in his work ethics. Because he works with adult students, he focuses primarily on presenting plans for people who are in the working world. It’s his goal to educate people and keep people in the community to enrich the place we work and live. When Lake finds time away from his job, he is completely engrossed in his family. He loves spending time with his three daughters, watching them grow and doing things that they all love. He has the best of both worlds; his daughters love a good trip to the mall as well as hopping on a boat and going on a fishing trip with their dad. Lake also really loves doing anything outdoors. He is involved in both indoor and outdoor soccer leagues. Somewhere in all of that madness he squeezes in time to plan a date night with his wife. Lake is a family man, a scholar and a businessman. With a high energy level and a heart as big as the great outdoors, he brings joy to everyone that he meets.

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ave his own business by 25; be a millionaire by 38. "I feel like it's important to have goals," says Rhondell Brown. The 24-year-old Michigan State University student has already completed one of his goals and has his sites set on making the second one come true.

Wielding his business major background, Brown began his own transportation company in 2013. Brown founded Diligent Destinations, a transportation company; he was 22 at the time. Brown got the idea to start this business when he was at another job, working as the personal assistant for Eric Thomas, otherwise known as ET the hiphop preacher. Part of his job included driving ET to meetings. Eventually, he figured he could start doing the same for others. Brown has always had the mind of a businessman. When he was younger, he would go from lawn to lawn, making at least $20 a day. That may not sound like Bill Gates kind of money, but for a 12-year-old, he’d hit the jackpot. As the first of his family to enter a four year university and make it to the end, the Detroit native has never stopped looking for ways to better himself and his family. When Brown finally takes a break from making moves to build his career, he loves to work on cars. The Chrysler 300 that he drives for the business, he detailed himself. He is also quite the gym buff; he has made it a priority to work out four days a week and keep up a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Brown has worked to build a road to success for himself. Continuing down that road will only lead to bigger and better things for this young man.

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FINANCIALFACTS

BY APRIL CLOBES

SUMMER SCHOOL 4 Financial Tips for Young Savers “M O N E Y D O E S N ’ T G R O W O N T R E E S , ” A N D “A P E N N Y S AV E D I S A P E N N Y E A R N E D, ” A R E T W O P H R A S E S I ’ D WA G E R W E A L L H E A R D AT S O M E P O I N T G R O W I N G U P. W H I L E I T M I G H T N O T H AV E R E S O N AT E D AT T H E T I M E , T H E O L D E R W E G E T, T H E M O R E I T M A K E S S E N S E . W H AT O N C E S E E M E D L I K E S I M P L E P H R A S E S , H AV E T U R N E D I N T O VA L U A B L E L I F E L E S S O N S T H AT W I L L B E PA S S E D D O W N T O CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, NIECES, NEPHEWS, ETC.

Although school may be over for the summer, it’s a great time to continue your child’s education by teaching them some of these life lessons in finance. Believe it or not, it could be the difference between reckless and responsible spending habits later on. Whether you start this education at age five or 15, here are a few tips on how you can give your child the resources needed to be financially savvy.

1. CREATE SAVINGS GOALS If your child doesn’t already have a savings account, it’s a great idea to open one. From there, you can teach him/her the fundamentals of saving money. A good place to start would be to create a savings goal. Whether your child wants to buy a new bike, video games, toys, etc., they will learn to save, then spend with a certain goal in mind.

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One way to start working toward the goal would be to encourage your child to save at least half of all allowance and gift money. This spend half, save half technique will give them the freedom to make decisions on when to spend available funds and when to save for something bigger. They could also set a goal of saving a certain amount of money each day or week. For example, your child could save $0.50 in loose change every day, reaching $182.50 in a year — or even more if they put the funds into a savings account, where dividends will be earned throughout the year.

2. TRACK FUNDS AND GOALS There are a number of ways to track funds and savings goals. One method is to go for an easy approach by creating a simple wall chart or spreadsheet.

This could include featuring the goal amount, the current amount saved, and/or smaller weekly goals over the course of a set period of time. If you’re feeling crafty, you could look to Pinterest for ideas on decorative change jars, mixedmedia savings charts and other creative ways to make saving exciting and fun for kids.

Going outside of traditional methods can also be a fun way to track savings.

There are a variety of apps and computer programs created for children to help them monitor their savings and reach financial goals. The best and most enticing part is that these apps typically tie in a gaming aspect, creating a fun, yet educational experience as the child works toward a goal.

3. TEACH THE BASICS OF CREDIT This may seem advanced for some age groups, but teaching about credit early on can be a useful tool in preparing a child who will likely have a credit card and loans later in life. A simple way to start would be by playing games that include some element of lending. From traditional board games like Monopoly, to online games offered by your financial institution, there are plenty of ways to create a framework on how lending, collateral, interest, etc. works.

You could also teach the basics of credit through lending your child a small sum of money. If there is something they wish to purchase, but they do not yet have all of the funds to do so, you can use it as an opportunity to show how the repayment process works. This could be by means of weekly or monthly payments, or automatic deductions from an allowance. You could even include loan terms, interest rates, late fees and/or grace periods to make for a more realistic experience.

4. GET THEM INVOLVED Allowing your child to learn by doing, through making deposits, withdrawing money and making purchases on their own, will not only teach basic money management skills, but will also give your child a sense of ownership and freedom over their earnings. It’s one of the easiest and most important ways to help your child learn about money, as it will give them a firsthand experience of what it’s like to handle finances and make transactions.

Financial education is important at any age, but the more you learn and the sooner you learn it, the better off you will be. Passing this knowledge on to your children will teach them important lessons in responsibility and how to make good financial decisions. Better yet, it will provide the framework for a successful financial future — and for that, you will both be thankful for years to come.

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MATT "MOJO" LERSCH F R O M D J TO DA D

BY AMI ICEMAN | PHOTOS BY MARK WARNER

EVERYONE KNOWS HIM AS MOJO BUT ONLY A FEW GET TO CALL HIM DAD. MATT LERSCH — OTHERWISE KNOWN AS Q106’S DJ, MOJO, IS A HOUSEHOLD NAME FOR ANYONE WHO’S READY TO ROCK, BUT MOJO FOUND A NEW CALLING OUTSIDE OF HIS LOVE FOR MUSIC, AND IT’S HIS LOVE FOR HIS KIDS.

Mojo was a friendly, outgoing kid with a love of and music. He dreamed of playing for his team, the Chicago Cubs. When he attended Community College, he followed his love of music different path.

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“When I moved here and started at LCC, I was a little undecided. I really liked music, so I followed that. I got a commercial gig to watch and take transmitter readings. I got some airtime there, although brief. Then got hired at 92.1 The Edge, did nights and mornings and then landed at Q106 where I am now. It’s been great doing what I do,” Mojo said.

Mojo’s career allowed him to meet influential people and do some amazing things. He has interviewed some of the rock and roll greats, but found his voice in helping others and giving back to the community.

“It’s great to do the charitable work that I do. I think a lot of jocks get to meet some really cool people and I do enjoy that. But what I have learned from that is, the people that make an impression are the ones that make a change. And I want to do that,” said Mojo. “I love being part of and supporting great causes. I love when I can get people fired up and inspire them to donate or get involved. I think that positive energy leads to great things.”

Mojo found a cause that hit close to home when he was diagnosed in 2008 with multiple sclerosis (MS).

“I woke up and my eyes were pointing in opposite directions, like in a cartoon. I’m the kind of guy that likes to tough it out, but when I got to work they kept telling me to get it checked out. They had no answers for me at the ER,” Mojo said. “After that, I got a great MSU neurologist and he said, you either have a tumor or you have MS.”

FUN FACT Mojo listens to NPR and country music.

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It was confirmed that Mojo had MS. There are four main types of MS. Mojo was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting, meaning that he goes through periods of “flare ups” in his neurological function that are followed by periods of recovery.

Mojo's with his kids Haley and Myles.

“I remember him saying ‘Matthew you have MS’ and thinking, ‘OK let’s take this on,’” Mojo said.

“I feel for others who have a different outcome, so in a way I kind of felt that I was lucky. I didn’t know anything about it, so the first thing I did was get in touch with the MS Society and told them who I was and what I did and asked how I could help.”

Mojo recounts the challenges surrounding his diagnosis, but also recalls that it was an equally wonderful time in his life, as it was around this time he met his wife, Sarah.

“I was doing a radio promo and thought she was stunning and asked her if she wanted to go out. At first she said no,” Mojo said.

“But I told him if he could find my name in the registration box (for the drawing) he could call me,” Sarah chimed in.

“I found her name before she even left the lot,” Mojo joked. “I called her and she didn’t sound thrilled, so I didn’t call her back. A week later she emailed me wondering why she hadn’t heard form me and we have been together ever since.”

The fun-loving pair has two children, Sarah’s nine year old daughter, Haley, and the couple’s twoand-half year old son, Myles. Both have changed Mojo’s life for the better.

“For me, having these two great kids changed a lot of how I looked at things. I look at children differently now. I am not afraid of another kid’s spit,” Mojo joked. “Before that wasn’t my scene.

Haley was my first and if you asked me 10 years ago where I would be, I would have told you a lot of things, but I would never imagine my life would be this awesome.”

According to Mojo’s wife Sarah, he takes his role as dad very seriously and contributes to his family in any way he can.

“He is very involved with both kids. He wasn’t the type of dad that just sat back and let me parent. He is very hands on, he knows everyone at daycare,” Sarah said with a smile.

Mojo’s love for being a dad is evident when he talks about his kids. He has found that each of his kids brings something different to his family and loves spending time with them.

“Haley and I have found some cool things we like to do. Legos is a big one. A year ago she had no idea how to hold a baseball bat and now she can hit a pretty mean curve ball. I think it’s pretty cool, I got to see her grow up. It makes me proud,” Mojo said. “And with Myles, we like to do some stereotypical guy stuff like go to Lowes. Myles has a lot of energy so we do what he wants to do right now, because he’s going to do it one way or another.”

There are many parts to being a dad, and Mojo does them all well. It shows in everything he does for his family and the way his face lights up when he talks about his kids. He can teach them how to play baseball, or what the best music is, but he notes the most important thing he wants his kids to learn from him is respect.

“I want them to respect themselves and others,” Mojo said. “I want them to stick up for themselves, respect themselves and stick up for someone else.

If they love themselves, respect themselves and help others, we’ve done our job.”

Mojo notes he has a lot of “favorite” parts to being a dad, but he can pinpoint his least favorite part at the drop of a hat.

“The easier question for me is not what my favorite part is, but rather what is my least favorite part. My least favorite part is dropping them off at school and daycare because I just hate saying goodbye,” Mojo said.

Mojo enjoys sharing in his kids’ successes and challenges. He aims to be there when they are sad and share in their happiness.

His advice to future dads would be just that.

“A quote that really stuck with me is from Modern Family. One character says, ‘The biggest part of being a dad is just showing up.’ I think that is true” Mojo said. “I think if you do that, the battle is won. If they are happy, you share in that, and if they are sad you are there to wipe away the tears. That is being a dad.”

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BUSINESSCOACH

BY SUSAN COMBS

PRUNING S P R I N G A N D E A R LY S U M M E R A R E A LWAY S G R E AT T I M E S T O C L E A R AWAY D E B R I S F R O M O U R YA R D S , C L E A N O U T T H E C L O S E T S I N O U R H O U S E S A N D P R U N E O U R T R E E S . I N A P R I L , I F I N A L LY H A D M Y T R E E S P R U N E D A N D O N E D Y I N G T R E E

TA K E N D O W N B E F O R E A N O T H E R S T O R M D I D M O R E D A M A G E T O I T S P I T I F U L L I M B S . A N D A S M U C H A S I L O V E T H E T O W E R I N G , M AT U R E T R E E S I N M Y N E I G H B O R H O O D, I T WA S W O N D E R F U L T O S E E M O R E S U N L I G H T I N M Y B A C K YA R D. T H E R E WA S A PA L PA B L E S H I F T I N E N E R G Y F R O M T H E C L E A R I N G AWAY O F D E A D B R A N C H E S , T H E O P E N I N G U P O F M O R E S PA C E .

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ranslate this to our business environments; many of my clients struggle with the weight of all those emails and with the crush of energyzapping meetings. What if you used this early summer to re-evaluate your meetings and do a little pruning?

Ask yourself: • Has this meeting outlived its original purpose?

• If you were to re-imagine this meeting, what would you do differently? Would you “prune” some of the invitees or “prune” some of the standard agenda items?

• What could you change to infuse more energy — a different location? A different time of day?

• Does the length of your meeting need pruning?

Years ago I had a coaching client, Cheryl, who would tell me horror stories of the meetings in her

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organization. Meetings that would last four hours over lunch time and yet no one was supposed to stop to eat. They were supposed to just keep dashing from one long, excruciating meeting to the next with no breaks. It makes me shudder to think how unhealthy that was — both for my client and for that organization.

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reaction would have been years ago if I had asked that question. So maybe “joy” isn’t actually what we are striving for in our meetings, but certainly “energy” could be or “a sense of purpose” could be.

The point is to take the time to evaluate our meetings and their patterns. See if there are opportunities for pruning. Look for ways to let in more light — more innovation, more focus, more opportunities to build trust and camaraderie with our teams. And as you do that inside your organization, let’s expect your newly pruned meetings to more closely mirror the abundant summer sunshine outside.

O P P O RT U N I T I E S F O R P R U N I N G.

Lately I’ve been enchanted with a little book called “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. As part of her system to help us clear away the clutter in our homes, she suggests we methodically go through our items and ask, “does this spark joy?”

Imagine if we asked that question about our meetings; “does this meeting spark joy?” I can hear you laughing as you read this. I’ve got to admit, I started laughing when I thought about what Cheryl’s

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A Father’s “Day” Remembered I

t’s Father’s Day again and I know how and where I want to celebrate it this year: at home with my family and loved ones as I reflect on those losses that have touched our lives over the years. This year, I am the same age my father was when he left us abruptly. On a lovely April day in 1980, I came home early from college to celebrate my dad’s birthday with the family. When I arrived, he told me he wasn’t feeling well and was going to lie down before we left to go to my sister’s house for his party.

At my sister’s house, my brother and his wife and their respective families had all gathered for dinner and fun. My dad invited one of his long time friends and his wife from his days in the Army.

At around 8 p.m., he and my mother left the party and went to the hospital. At 8:30 p.m., my mother called my sister’s house and asked to speak with me. “Gather everyone up and come to the hospital,” she instructed me, nothing else was said. Upon arriving at the hospital, we were escorted into a

room and informed by the ER doctor on duty that my father had passed away after suffering a heart attack. Panic and pain erupted and our celebration quickly turned into grief-stricken remorse.

Dad was a go-getter type. He was not one to sit around and wait for you, oh no. He would have made it happen and corrected the problem before you even knew it was necessary. My dad was born in Texas in 1927 as the last child of his parents who previously bore three daughters before him.

They were not rich, but they were not poor. They worked the land, raised livestock and his father taught him to be a barber, so he did that for the locals in town. In the 40s he met my mother and with the encouragement of other family members, moved out west to California with my oldest newly born sister Marie. Not long after their arrival, Dad was called to duty and he entered the U.S. Army and trained and worked as a medic. After leaving the enlisted world, he found work at a factory in San Francisco for a company that specialized in

creating set materials for films in Hollywood. This was a fun job and boy oh boy did he love it. We were all happy when our pops would come home from work and talk about the fiberglass suitcases that he made at work that were going to be featured in a new movie. Happy Father’s Day, Pops!

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YOUR MAN’S TASTE T he velvet Victorian chairs I recently inherited from my grandma, the ones I have loved all my life, are bumming out my husband.

To me they’re priceless, part of my childhood and pretty much non-negotiable in regard to having them in our house. To him, without that emotional attachment, they’re fussy and oldfashioned and do not square with his pared down, more masculine decor preferences in our midmod ranch house. As nesters, women generally care more about decorating, but whether you’re blending households or just trying to respect your partner’s opinion, it takes effort and a few tricks to create a space that feels comfortable and uplifting for everyone. Keep in mind the following topics when negotiating with your man about décor: PRIORITIES Decide which pieces are most important to each of you and where you’re willing to compromise.

Determine together when comfort or function should be paramount and where uniqueness and beauty can be more of a focus.

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If his duck decoy collection isn’t your idea of “sanctuary,” maybe it’s not meant for the living room, but an office or other area you spend less time in. Collections are tricky, but they can make a unique statement if displayed as a tight unit and don’t overpower a room. Be willing to edit. There may be a great place for half of those ducks and isn’t it better to enjoy the favorites rather than having the whole bunch packed away? Ditto for sports memorabilia. Elevating a few meaningful pieces to a place of importance and conversation is much more rewarding than having a basement lined with trophies no one ever sees.

PALLETTE Agree on a cohesive “house palette.” It will help focus your decisions and provide a way to unify even the most disparate pieces. A few main anchor colors, both light and dark, combined with a couple bold accents to thread throughout the house will provide a roadmap for choosing large pieces and filling in decorative accessories.

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overall scheme because there’s no worry about the condition of upholstery.

Unique statement accessories are great for filling in those masculine and feminine deficits, and will command attention away from a ho-hum leather sofa that you’re “making do with till the kids get older.” Buying vintage allows you to get the size, shape and feel you want inexpensively enough to customize the fabric or color without too much of an investment. Plus, vintage pieces just have heart!

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BALANCE The most comfortable homes are those that feel pulled together over time with a mix of styles.

To find a balance, stick with classic, neutral and timeless shapes for large foundational pieces. If the sofa has a masculine square silhouette, contrast it with curvy end tables or a coffee table in a bright

Speaking of vintage, after much discussion, there is a plan for grandma’s Victorian chairs. Curvy, carved and very feminine in a boxy kind of way, they’ll be re-upholstered in a more masculine blue and green wool plaid that is actually a family tartan in my grandma’s line — honoring their heirloom status. I’m thrilled to be able keep them close, and this fix will transform them from stuffy parlor chairs to more of a preppy club chair, an aesthetic our mid-mod architecture and my husband can happily embrace!

Dark woods, industrial metals, leather and deep colors feel earthy and masculine. Mixing those elements with more feminine shaped furniture or light fixtures, curvy patterns and bright, glossy accessories will soften the edge and create harmony. It’s also very calming to have a balance of wood, metal, fabrics and glass in a room. A wood-paneled den needs the contrast of stone, metallic or lacquered finishes and curvy upholstered pieces to keep it cozy and not too dark.

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The piece, which Aldridge describes as “a blend of American styles,” is heavily influenced by folk music. “It’s the music I grew up on,” said Aldridge.

“At the beginning, it will sound very familiar to the audience and I think a lot of people will be able to relate to it.”

Aldridge, who is the professor and Director of Music at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, wrote Variations on an Original Folk Tune in his spare time over the course of a few years. “It really was a labor of love,” he said of the piece. “It wasn’t a commissioned piece, so I worked on it here and there when I had time and at some point last year, I decided that it was more or less finished.”

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that the performer is dynamic and riveting and Melissa is just that.”

“It all came together fairly quickly thanks to Melissa,” said Aldridge.

Marse was just as excited about collaborating with Aldridge.

This isn’t the first time that these two talented musicians have worked together; Marse also premiered Aldridge’s Carolinian Dances for Violin and Piano at CAMI Hall in New York.

“This concerto is simply fantastic,” said Marse.

“From the first time I read through it at the piano, I knew I wanted to perform it. To have the opportunity to premiere it is beyond exciting, and I expect this to be the first of many performances of this piece.”

Aldridge noted that it can be difficult for noncommissioned pieces to get a premiere, but Marse had a few connections at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and worked hard to get a premiere for the composition.

“Working with Bob is fantastic. He is very collaborative in his approach,” said Marse. “I can ask detailed questions, and he often asks what I think, even though it is his piece. These simple dialogues help me to more deeply understand his writing and context in a way that will allow me to hopefully bring light to this wonderful piece of music on stage.”

Variations on an Original Folk Song is a dynamic composition that brings together a variety of American styles of music. The type of music in this piece is easily relatable. “There are several styles and themes that the audience will hear throughout the piece,” said Aldridge. “The best part about this is that you don’t have to be highly trained to enjoy it.”

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random people about them. Perhaps many of us don’t have the ability to pretend we are having a good time, which can be essential for small talk.

Another thing is that Americans are much more nonchalant with giving compliments. I hear nice words from Americans every day. My mom always said it’s so hard to make me feel how proud she is because I need someone to tell me I’m great every day so I believe it. I guess I always had American ways. I love this part of the American culture because it makes it so easy to be nice to everybody when everybody wants to make you feel beautiful and perfect. In Germany, you do receive compliments, but not every day for just existing. But I think that makes it mean more when someone says something nice too. Even though I enjoy nice words, I also know that many of them are just said to make me feel better and are not sincere. Sometimes I’d rather have an honest opinion about something, or nothing at all. I can’t say what I like better, but I think both have their perks.

FROM THE SUTTERLINS If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.

Sophie has helped us see how engrained this adage is into the fabric of our society, and how it represents her German culture, perhaps even better. She has helped us recognize how frequently those around us, from the store clerk to the next door neighbor, show what appears to be genuine concern by offering joyous greetings or caring inquiries.

We overlook these niceties as they are part of our daily lives being professional

or communal, as we know it. As Americans, it seems more appropriate that when we have nothing to say, we say something nice — to anyone.

We’ve wondered about this with Sophie as characteristics of professionalism, capitalism or maybe a society with a reformed Christian foundation that values reaching out to others.

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JUNE 5 — BWL Chili Cook-Off, Lansing. Join BWL for their annual BWL Chili Cook-Off. Lansing area restaurants and organizations will face off in a judged competition. Contestants can also win a “People’s Choice Award” that is voted on by attendees of the cook-off. Enjoy tasting all of the different chili options, live music, refreshments and family-fun activities. The BWL Chili Cook-Off will be held at Adado Riverfront Park, located at 201 East Shiawassee, from 5 to 9 p.m.

JUNE 6 — Summer Block Party, Mason. Join Bad Brewing Company for their Summer Block Party. Enjoy live music by Big Sur, food from Good Bites of Mason, and beer from Bad Brewing Company. The Summer Block Party will be held in front of Bad Brewing Company, located at 440 South Jefferson Street, from 5 to 11 p.m.

JUNE 13 — Women’s Expo and Craft Show, Lansing. Join One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan for an event for women. This will be a fun show with lots of items and vendors. You can choose from home fragrance, jewelry, skincare, bags, edible items, crafts and more. Some vendors include Pink Zebra, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Avon, ThirtyOne, crafters and more. Enjoy give-aways, free samples, and a silent auction for the American Heart Association. For more information, follow on Facebook at One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan or visit, onestopshopmidmichigan.weebly.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 not accepted. Tire Recycling Day will be held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, located at 700 East Ash Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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JUNE 13 — Young Eagles Aviation Day, Mason.

Celebrate Young Eagles Aviation Day at Mason Jewett Airport hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55. Children ages eight to 17 can experience free airplane rides, parent must be present. Young Eagles Aviation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, email info@eaa55.org or visit youngeagles.org, eaa.org, or eaa55.org.

JUNE 10 — Athena PowerLink Application/ Nomination Kick-Off Reception, Lansing.

Join the APL Governing Body for the Athena PowerLink Application/Nomination Kick-Off Reception. You will learn what APL is, how they advance women in business one woman business owner at a time, help determine qualified candidates and support and grow Lansing’s regional economy. The kick-off reception will be held at The Plant Professionals, located at 16886 Turner Street, from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit lansingchamber.org.

JUNE 12 & 13 — Grand American Fish Rodeo, Lansing. Spend a day or two at the Grand American Fish Rodeo. Kids and adults can enjoy fishing competitions, music, dance, a nature education tent, beverage tent, kids and teens activities, food vendors and more. Visit Adado Riverfront Park, located at 201 East Shiawassee, beginning at noon for this fun event.

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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, enjoy the Mason 150 Parade and then at dusk take in the breathtaking fireworks at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit masonchamber.org.

JUNE 18-21 — 32nd Annual Yankee Doodle Days, Grand Ledge. Join the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce for a four-day festival that is fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music, kids day with activities including vendors, games, touch-a-truck, inflatables and more, a duck race, Grand Princess Riverboat rides, fireworks, and more. Yankee Doodle Days will be held at the Bridge Street Plaza, located at 220 South Bridge Street. For more detailed information, including pricing and times for each day’s activities, email glaccgl@gmail.com or visit grandledge chamber.com.

JUNE 20 — Wild 1-Mile, Lansing. The Wild 1-Mile is returning to Potter Park Zoo. The race will begin at 9 a.m. with a 100-yard dash for children five year’s of age and under and a 1-mile run through the zoo for children 12 year’s of age and under. Enjoy snacks and a walk through the zoo to watch special animal enrichments after the race. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, visit potterparkzoo.org.

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JUNE 19 — Festival of the Moon, Old Town.

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JUNE 20 — Festival of the Sun, Old Town.

Celebrate the summer solstice at the Festival of the Sun. Enjoy great music, fine wine, craft-brewed beer and food at Mid-Michigan’s premier beer, wine and gourmet food tasting festival. Tickets are $17/person in advance, $20/person at the door or $35/person for a weekend pass to attend both the Festival of the Sun and the Festival of the Moon.

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JUNE 20 — Outdoor Expo & More, Mason.

Celebrate the men in your life at the Outdoor Expo & More. Enjoy a classic car show from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., live music from noon to 9 p.m., craft show and kids zone from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., antique tractor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a BBQ contest and the expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some items include trailers, chainsaws, camping equipment tools, jewelry, cosmetics

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Square. Enjoy sampling food, tasting over 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.

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 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 25 — Taste of Downtown, Lansing. Spend some time at the 6th annual Taste of Downtown festival in Michigan’s Capital City on Washington

JUNE 3 — Lecture, Lansing. Join Beals Institute and Dr. Giancarlo Diaz for Rheumatoid Arthritis: What can we do now, and what does the future hold? This lecture will be held on the first floor of Beals Institute, located at 4333 West St. Joe Highway, and will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, call (517) 321-1525.

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JUNE 16 — Lansing Chapter of 100 Women Who Care Meeting, Lansing.

100 Women Who Care is a group of over 100 women who get together four times a year to help local charities, nonprofits and worthy causes serving the greater Lansing area. Because of difficult economic times many of these local charities’ resources are being depleted or greatly stressed due to the growing number of requests. 100 Women Who Care brings together women who want to make a difference in our community.

To date, we have given over $270,000 to local charities since we started in March 2010. If you are interested in becoming a member, join us at our next meeting at the University Club, located at 3435 Forest Road, starting at 5 p.m. For more information, email rose@roseandev. com, donnaoade@glolawpc.com, visit greaterlansing100womenwhocare.com or call (517) 332-4411.

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JUNE 11 — 6th Annual Dapper Dads Challenge & Fashion Show, Lansing. Join the Sparrow Foundation’s Women Working Wonders (W3) for the 6th Annual Dapper Dads Challenge and Fashion Show. Community members can go online, until June 10 at 3 p.m., and vote for a winner from among more than 40 participating mid-Michigan business leaders and professionals.

The challenge concludes with the “Dapper Dads Fashion Show” at Kositchek’s in downtown Lansing on June 11, where this year’s top Dapper Dad will be chosen. A VIP reception and reserved

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FROM THE KITCHEN OF MAUREEN ABOOD Kofta is a super-flavorful meat and spice blend that is traditionally made by coating a skewer with the meat mixture. For ease, I like to make the kofta into burgers and eat them American-style. The size of the burgers can be standard burgers or smaller sliders; whatever the size, be sure to flatten them out as much as possible when shaping, so that they don’t get too thick and puck-ish when they cook. The raw meat mixture becomes quite soft with all of the seasonings and onion, so it’s helpful to chill it for a half hour or up to a day before grilling or broiling. Dress the burgers with Toum; a quickie alternative is purchased mayonnaise with some minced garlic stirred in. A topping of crumbled feta cheese is also delicious. To serve the kofta without buns, serve the patties over Lebanese Vermicelli Rice.

Makes 6 large burgers or 12 sliders

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds / 900 g ground lamb 1/2 small yellow onion, grated 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt Several grinds of black pepper 1 teaspoon sumac 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 hamburger buns, 12 slider buns, or pita bread, for serving 1/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, gently combine the lamb with the onion, parsley, mint, salt, pepper, sumac and cinnamon. Shape the mixture into 6 large or 12 small flat patties.

Dip your hands in cold water if they become sticky. Place the patties onto a waxed paper-lined plate or sheet pan, and cover them with another sheet of waxed paper and chill them for 30 minutes or up to one day.

To grill the burgers, heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the patties with olive oil. Grill about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. To broil the burgers, place them a few inches under the broiler on high, turning once until cooked through, about 15 minutes total. Serve the burgers on buns with condiments, or with pita bread.

Maureen Abood was born and raised in her big LebaneseAmerican family in Michigan. She launched her award-winning blog Rose Water & Orange Blossoms in 2011, where she shares her stories, photos and recipes featuring Lebanese cuisine.

Maureen lives in Harbor Springs and East Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Dan Shaheen. Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen (Running Press, April 2015) is her first book. For more recipes, visit maureenabood.com

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