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While many people have test-taking anxiety, your diagnostic sleep study isn’t a test to lose sleep over.

Polysomnography is a painless, noninvasive way for your doctor to monitor your sleep patterns, diagnose problems and make recommendations to improve sleep quality. The quality of your sleep affects your general mood and physical health, and puts you at higher risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

What type of Diagnostic Sleep Studies are there?

There are three types of In-Lab Sleep Diagnostic Studies, Polysomnogram (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).

1. Polysomnogram (PSG). A polysomnogram is an overnight sleep study that records (EEG) brain activity, eye movement, heart rate, oxygen levels, body movement, body position and snoring. A PSG is used to help diagnose the following: • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or Central Sleep Apnea (CSA).

• Nocturnal seizures.

• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) or Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).

• Insomnia.

2. Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT). The MSLT is a sleep study that is completed throughout the day. It is a series of five naps with two hour intervals in-between napping and is always performed after the overnight PSG. During the MSLT the sleep technologist records the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep and what stage of sleep you achieve. This test offers

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an objective measure of daytime sleepiness and is commonly used to diagnose narcolepsy.

3. Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).

The MWT is also completed during the daytime and measures alertness and your ability to stay awake during quiet time. It is preferably performed after a PSG and will help determine if your sleepiness is a safety concern. Results of an MWT can be critical if a person’s job involves public transportation. Often, employers will require an employee to have an MWT if they have a history of excessive daytime sleepiness or other related sleep disorders.

Okay, I know the type of diagnostic test, do I have to prepare?

A little. Make sure your hair is clean, dry and free of styling products. Do not apply lotion to legs face or chest area. Limit your caffeine intake to the morning on testing night. Stick to your normal bedtime routine for the best results.

What do I need to bring to the sleep lab?

• Appropriate bedclothes (preferably two-piece pajamas).

• Any medications you may routinely take or may need during the night in their original medication container. Prescription and nonprescription medications are not dispensed at the Sleep Center.

• Personal toiletries and a change of clothes for the next day • A good book.

• Special pillow or blanket if it helps you sleep.

• Smart TV’s are in each patient room and Wi-Fi is available.

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• Please feel free to bring a white noise device if desired.

I am ready for bed, now what?

The Sleep Technologist will have you sit in a chair in your testing room and begin the “hookup” process with the following equipment: • Ten Wires with small cup electrodes filled with conductive paste are attached to your scalp to measure sleep stages.

• Two more cup electrodes will be applied one near each eye and three on your chin.

• Two elastic belts; one around your chest and one around your stomach.

• A nasal cannula with a thermistor to detect breathing.

• Two sticky pads with a snap on sensor on each leg to measure muscle activity.

• One pulse oximetry on your finger.

• Two sticky ECG pads with snap on sensors to monitor your heart.

• One snore microphone applied to your neck to detect snoring.

Once you have the equipment on and it is secured and out of the way, the technologist will assist you in bed. Next they will communicate with you via an intercom system and run through a series of tests to calibrate the equipment. When the calibrations are completed you are ready for sleep.

Want to see it in person?

Join us Friday, March 10th from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Comprehensive Sleep Center where you can see a completed “hookup,” talk with sleep technologists, tour the lab, feel what CPAP is like, have some snacks and meet Dr. Mamedov.

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Everyone wants a life well lived. There is no perfect formula. Each person has to determine what that means for herself. I want to feel alive every day. I work hard and love what I do. I spend time with family and friends as much as possible and like most, strive for balance.

But, in order to feel alive, I have to challenge myself. I heard once that if you aren’t ever anxious or excited about something, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the heart pounding, taking a risk feeling that makes it easy to tell something is happening.

I can buy into that. When I start to feel like I’ve got things under control, I add another spinning plate. Some of my plates have crashed to the floor, but I try to view it as a positive because I always learn something valuable through the process. And, I don’t give up even when I probably should.

However, I’m open to good advice. I honestly listen to those interested in helping me succeed. But, I don’t always take it. You know how that works.

There are a few people I always listen to regarding life. I think I would add our cover lady to my list. It’s hard not to love this woman who shines when sharing her pearls of wisdom. Hedy Steinbart or Oma as she’s affectionately known shares her personal philosophy. She said she appreciated the simple things in life and we should too. It is sage advice, but difficult to hear and apply today. We let so many things get in the way in our overly hectic lives.

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There are a lot of things my grandma made that I wanted to make. I spent time with her learning her banana pudding recipe. I videotaped the process and took meticulous notes. It was adorable and we both had so much fun doing it. So, I totally understand why Oma’s grandson wanted to preserve the amazing cherry vodka recipe that his grandma made throughout his life.

As many of you know, it’s a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. The time that they spend together is priceless. Having this amazing business venture is a testament to her hard work, passion for family and a life well lived. I hope you test out Oma’s cherry vodka and toast to your own family life and traditions.

I want to invite you to the EntrepreneurYou event put on by the Michigan Women’s Foundation on Friday, March 10 on LCC’s West Campus. This event gives women a chance to get valuable information about starting or running their own businesses. Visit MIWF.org for registration information.

I’ll be there speaking about branding. It’s a fun day.

Cheers!

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Lake Trust Credit Union members win $150,000, $50,000 In September, Lake Trust Credit Union launched a new membership promotion that would award $150,000 to one lucky new member and $50,000 to an existing member who referred a new member who joined between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016.

The Credit Union recently celebrated with Robin, of the Lansing area, who won $150,000; and Tiffany, of the Ann Arbor area, who won $50,000, through the promotion.

“We’re constantly inspired by our members and the good things they’re doing in our communities,” said Lake Trust Credit Union VP of Member Experience, Theresa Dubiel. “When we came across this opportunity, we knew it was an impactful way to give back that could really change a life.”

The opportunity to give in this way came about when Lake Trust was awarded promotional money through their partners at Mortgage Center.

The Credit Union celebrating with Robin, of the Lansing area, who won $150,000 Courtesy photo

Additionally, Lake Trust has given a total of $3 million back to their members, through Lake Trust Rewards, since the program’s kick-off in 2014.

For more information on promotion winners and a video, visit: latest.laketrust.org/blog/a-big-winfor-two-members.

Merry Maids of Lansing helping women with cancer Merry Maids of Lansing, part of a national franchise founded in Nebraska in 1979, has teamed up with Cleaning For A Reason, an international nonprofit serving women with cancer. The Lansing location opened in 1999.

The original owners retired in 2015 and sold the business to current owner Tim Tanner. The company is dedicated to helping make family life easier and focuses on giving great quality services at reasonable rates. Merry Maids of Lansing provides efficient weekly, biweekly or monthly recurring cleanings.

“Both my wife and I have had early stage cancer,” stated Tanner. “Partnering with Cleaning For A

Reason was a wonderful match. My business fills a specific need for cancer patients that could not be more perfect. Fighting cancer is hard enough.

These women need to focus on their health and family, not on cleaning their homes. I am honored to be able to give the gift of a clean home.”

Merry Maids of Lansing has agreed to help women battling cancer by cleaning two homes per month, for four consecutive months, at no charge. The only requirement is that the homes be within the company’s existing service areas of East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Okemos, Charlotte, Dewitt, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Mason and Williamston.

For more information about Merry Maids of Lansing, visit merrymaids-lansingmi.com. To learn more about Cleaning For A Reason and to apply for free house cleaning, visit cleaningforareason.org.

New board members join local Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region (BBBSMCR), an agency of the national one-on-one mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters, has brought on several new board members from around the region.

“These new members come from all different industries and backgrounds, and will give us a more rich and experienced board,” said Rich Howard, executive director of BBBSMCR. “We’re very fortunate to have these dedicated professionals joining the Big Brothers Big Sisters team.”

The members joining the board in the new year include Brian Carter of Jackson National Life, Melissa Lilje of Happendance, Thad Morgan of Fraser Trebilcock, Patricia Scott of Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC and Kori Shook of Century 21 Looking Glass.

While the board’s gained several new faces, veteran board members were appointed to new officer positions. Mark Matus, director of Technical Services at the Lansing Board of Water & Light

is now serving as the president of the BBBSMCR board. Gregory Adkins, a commercial banker at Chemical Bank is serving as the vice president, Denya Macaluso, mortgage manager at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union is serving as the treasurer and Joel Hofman, operations supervisor at Granger is serving as the secretary of the board in the 2017 year.

For more information about the board members at Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit bbbsmcr.org.

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BY ADAM LANSDELL | COURTESY PHOTOS

Listening Is All It Takes Fostering community growth, one solution at a time Contrary to what you may believe, communities don’t just happen. They don’t thrive simply because strangers choose to develop their futures under the same umbrella or within a specific radius. It takes organizations like the South Lansing Community Development Association (SLCDA) to form the backbone of a strong community.

The SLCDA, which works within some 60 percent of Lansing’s city limits, embodies the very spirit that must be present to transform an area into a home for residents. The SLCDA has dedicated time and energy toward a single mission: fostering communication and resource sharing across diverse networks of neighborhood, school, business, faith, nonprofit and government organizations so that citizens feel connected, informed, empowered and committed to building a strong, healthy, vibrant South Lansing community.

While these areas of emphasis may seem simple enough, Executive Director Kathie Dunbar will be the first to remind us that things are easier said than done.

“We always have lots of plates spinning at once. Right now, we’re meeting with folks from the Lansing School District about expanding our garden partnership at the Hill Center,” explained Dunbar. “We’re working on economic development and public art initiatives in Southwest Lansing. We’re coordinating leadership training for residents in public housing. We’re gearing up for our largest annual event, the Hawk Island Triathlon (June 3-4). And we’re in the process of 6

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recruiting our next pool of interns. People are often surprised by the volume and scale of work we do with so few staff. It’s only possible because of our dedicated volunteers and interns.”

Hawk Island Triathlon, the largest multi-sport race in the state, is a crowning achievement for SLCDA. This year’s race will be its 10th and that alone is something to celebrate; however, the biggest success of this event lies in its ability to provide free recreational opportunities that encourage folks to get healthy and fit in South Lansing.

“The sense of community around this race is amazing.

We have a hundred volunteers who provide a welcoming, supportive environment for newbies,” said Dunbar. “We pride ourselves on making the race accessible to folks of all ages, sizes and abilities. We’ve had racers with multiple sclerosis, visual impairments, an amputee … we will work with anyone to find accommodations that allow them to participate.”

In addition to propelling health and fitness in the area, the economic impact from the event hasn’t gone unnoticed either; recently SLCDA proudly accepted the Greater Lansing Sports Authority’s 2017 Community Champion Award for the positive impact the triathlon has had on the local economy.

The triathlon may be its most notable success but the SLCDA doesn’t quit when they hit the finish line. The association is constantly working to identify other areas of the community that could benefit from a little TLC.

“We listen. It’s that simple. South Lansing Community Development Association was born out of the Kellogg Foundation Community Voices Project, and we’ve continued this legacy,” mentioned Dunbar.

“Over the last 15 years, we’ve led neighborhood planning meetings, facilitated visioning sessions, hosted community interest forums, conducted surveys, assisted with city-wide master planning, etc.

Our priorities and projects are guided by the voices of our community. ” Other notable ways that the organization continues to give to the community include programs like the South Lansing Farmers Market. In an effort to remain accessible to everyone, the market accepts cash, credit cards, bridge cards, DUFB, WIC project fresh and senior project fresh benefits.

The SLCDA prides itself on stretching its dollars through community partnerships, but monetary and in-kind assistance are always welcome. The group is never short on volunteer opportunities and welcomes applications for new board members.

To learn more call (517) 374-5700 or visit SLCDA online at southlansing.org.

Adam Lansdell is an Alumni of Grand Valley State University, and currently a Communication Specialist with M3 Group of Lansing. With a passion for all things creative it comes as no surprise that he’s also a musician, movie buff and graphic designer.

Adam spends his down time biking, and spending too much of his personal income on concert tickets or vinyl records.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

BY TAYLOR MACKEY

LOCALLY GROWN & INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN It’s an unseasonably warm night as guests arrive for the Italian Winter Dinner cooking class at Le Chat Gourmet in Eaton Rapids, Mich.

Students open the doors to find a European-inspired kitchen. Denene Vincent, executive chef and owner of Le Chat Gourmet, greets each of them like old friends, with her warm smile and infectious laugh.

Vincent discovered her love of cooking at a young age.

“I grew up on our family farm in Leslie, Mich. and was blessed to be surrounded by fabulous women cooks,” said Vincent. “It wasn’t gourmet, but rather homegrown ingredients being turned into delicious dishes by my mom and grandmothers.”

This love of fresh, local ingredients is demonstrated by the dishes she creates. Michigan grown and produced ingredients are used throughout every class and she encourages her students to shop at the local markets.

“I love Michigan! In addition to our Michigan students, Le Chat Gourmet draws visitors from

Denene Vincent, executive chef and owner of Le Chat Gourmet.

all over the world and across America. Being an Ambassador for Michigan is very important to me.”

She says that during her time as host of a local TV program, Great Lakes Kitchen, it was the ability “to showcase Michigan ingredients” that made the experience priceless.

This evening’s class is just one of about 100 classes taught each year. Classes cover a variety of topics; like knife skills, artisan breads and French pastries.

They also offer kids courses and summer camps.

One of the most unique offerings are annual culinary vacations, led by Chef Vincent. Through her travels, she has made friends all over the world and has groups of six to eight people join her in Provence, France and Tuscany, Italy each year.

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The level of intimacy on the small group trips extends into the kitchen. As the students begin separating egg whites for their Italian Tiramisu, Chef Vincent remarks with a smile on her face, “Isn’t it amazing! This is what food is all about.”

For her, cooking has always been about gathering family and friends around the table and sharing a meal, friendship and love. She says that creating meals should be fun, and eating a joy.

For more information about Le Chat Gourmet, visit lechatgourmet.com or call (517) 663-7322.

“It’s a very personalized, behind-the-scenes experience. From truffle hunting in the French Luberon to crushing grapes with your feet in a Tuscan vineyard — ­ it all creates the experience of a lifetime.

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BY DEIDRE DAVIS

FINANCES 101:

How do credit cards work?

Since many of us might still be paying off our holiday spending, now is a good time to discuss credit cards and how they work. While credit cards can help us with emergency expenses, improved credit scores and more, we need to make sure not to overextend our budgets to the point where our credit card debt is burdensome.

The basics Simply put, a credit card is a loan. You are borrowing money to make purchases, and that could include paying interest on top of the purchase price. The best way to use a credit card is to avoid accruing interest on your purchases. So, how do you do that?

All credit cards come with what is called a “grace period,” the period between the end of a billing cycle and the date your bill is due. The grace period is determined by the financial institution that issues your credit card. When it comes time to make your next payment, pay the full amount you charged within the grace period and you will avoid interest payments on the card. This is a good way to ensure you pay only the purchase price for an item and nothing extra.

To illustrate the cost of making only the minimum payment on a credit card, let’s say you charged $500 on your credit card. When the bill arrives, you decide to only pay the minimum payment of $15 and the card has an interest rate of 8.9 percent (average credit card interest rates currently range from 13.24 percent to 22.99 percent APR). If you continue paying down the balance by only making the minimum payment every month, it will take you more than three years to pay off what you charged and you’ll pay an additional $76.49 in interest.

Using credit cards responsibly The best way to use a credit card is to be aware of how much you are borrowing and to make sure you have the ability to pay off the balance sooner rather than later. Even if you can’t afford the full amount you charged when the bill arrives, try to pay more than the minimum to lessen the time it takes to pay down the debt and reduce the amount of interest owed. Using the example above: if you double the payment to $30, you will cut your total interest payment to $35.70 and pay off the debt in a year and a half instead.

Affect to credit scores Credit cards can be an easy way to build credit history and improve your credit score if used responsibly. The two big factors lenders consider with credit cards are usage and the ability to pay.

The best way you can keep those factors positive is by charging something you can pay for every month — think about automating the payment of your least expensive bill—and pay off your entire bill without leaving a balance on your card. If you do this every month, you will see your credit score improve over time.

Credit cards don’t have to be a burden. Make sure you know exactly how they work before you use one. That way, you’ll be able to reap the rewards without creating any financial stress for yourself.

Deidre Davis is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact Deidre at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

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LEADERS AT EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS YVETTE CHASE, SENIOR SPECIALIST, HUMAN RESOURCES After relocating from Muskegon to the Lansing area with her family, Yvette Chase started her career with Emergent in the Human Resources department in 2001. Having previously worked with Brunswick Bowling & Billiards and Lansing Community College, an opportunity to contribute 17 years of prior HR experience and obtain additional growth and development opportunities attracted Chase to Emergent.

a graduate degree from Spring Arbor University in Organizational Management. Chase is particularly proud of being a Certified Compensation Professional, explaining that it has given depth to her HR role in the compensation arena.

“Being a new employee’s first introduction at Emergent is one of the most rewarding parts of my job,” Chase said. “I get to help them bridge the gap between the knowledge they already have and what they need to know to make Yvette Chase, Senior Specialist, Human Resources their career with Emergent at Emergent BioSolutions She holds an successful. It’s satisfying undergraduate degree from Michigan State to watch the transformation of these employees University in Business Administration and throughout their time here.”

Chase went on to say that the people are the best part about working at Emergent. Her advice to someone new in their career is to “be resilient.”

There will be opportunities and obstacles presented to them in their career path, but they must be persistent.

Away from work, Chase enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren, reading, traveling and learning a variety of arts and crafts projects.

Emergent BioSolutions is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company seeking to protect and enhance life by offering specialized products to health care providers and the government to address medical needs and emerging health threats. Yvette Chase says opportunity for growth and development brought her to Emergent nearly 15 years ago.

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MOVIE REVIEW Ph ot os fro m im pa wa rd s.c

BY TAYLOR MACKEY

Now that awards season is over and the La La Land buzz has died, there is a whole new set of films ready to captivate audiences. Our picks this month are four new films that are sure to entertain. Some include the magic of watching a favorite princess come to life and others with the potential of future space travels, all of the films below will leave moviegoers begging for more.

One of the most anticipated movies of the year is Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The film is a liveaction remake of the animated classic and tells the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s exterior to discover the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. The film features a star-studded cast led by Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Ewan

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MARCH MOVIE MAGIC McGregor and Josh Gad. On March 17, the fairy tale comes to life in theaters and allows fans, young and old, to relive the enchantment of the original.

Another exciting new release is Shirley MacLaine and Amanda Seyfried’s, The Last Word. The film tells the story of Harriet, a retired businesswoman.

When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a life-altering friendship. The film premiered at Sundance to glowing reviews and praises that MacLaine is in “blazingly fine form.” It opens nationwide on March 3.

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Space travel has been a popular subject of films in the past few years, and The Space Between Us tackles the familiar theme in a new way. It tells the fictional story of Gardner Elliot, a boy who is born in space and reaches the age of 16 on the Mars space station. When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he’s eager to experience all the wonders he could only read about, but scientists soon find that his body cannot handle Earth’s atmosphere. The film is a story of exploration and young love set in a future that, per some NASA scientists, may not be as far in the future as we think.

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Finally, the second installment of the Fifty Shades of Grey series has reached the big screen. Fifty Shades

Darker finds business executive Christian Grey trying to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele back into his life. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle.Though the film has received criticism, the series continues to attract audiences and the saga’s final movie is set for a February 2018 release.

What new release will you catch next?

Taylor is junior at Michigan State University pursuing degrees in English and Advertising.

She is currently working as a communication intern for M3 Group. She's a fan of good food, bad puns and listening to the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat.

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CREATIVE SOUL

BY DAWN GORMAN

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CULTIVATING OUR STORIES As humans, we love stories—the telling of, the listening to. Stories about when we were little, stories about our parents and grandparents, about ghosts and haunted houses, big fish, enchanted forests, once-upon-a-times. Most of us grow up hearing stories. It’s how we learn about who we are.

KITCHEN STORIES

Some of my favorite stories are those I heard around the table in my grandparents’ kitchen, where everything of any importance happened and where many of my own tales were born. I learned a lot quietly snacking on my bowl of raspberries and cream as my mother, grandmother and aunts gossiped, conversed and prepared endless amounts of delicious food.

The thing about stories is that sharing them actually feeds us. They feed our souls and awaken things inside of us. The act bonds us as humans and we realize we are more alike than different. Moments when we can say, “That happened to me, too,” are healing and unifying. They bring us closer together and create a connection at a deeper level. Whether our stories are about kitchens and cookies or true love, we find common ground.

TEA AND EMPATHY

Social media has shown that plenty of us want to share bits about our lives; a picture of our dinner,

cats or a video that moved us to tears. When we get a “like” we feel noticed, but sharing on the screen is not as authentic as it would be over a cup of tea.

Our need for connection is why storytelling is so important to us; it lets us know others and it helps us know ourselves. As Brandon Doman from the “Strangers Project” notes, “Every person that you pass on the street has a story to share. We are all just waiting for the right time for someone else to listen.”

A RECIPE FOR SHARING

Cultures around the world work diligently to keep oral storytelling traditions alive; which is evidenced in the resurgence of traditional storytelling though projects, podcasts, radio and live shows. In recent years, there has been a lot of storytelling activity in the Lansing area, with events happening monthly at local venues.

Over the last few months, I have attended a few of these events and was reminded of how much I love storytelling. I was so moved by all of the stories I heard – authentic, brave stories, funny stories, sad stories – told by people who were courageous, honest and willing to share.

SOUL FOOD

If you haven’t been to a storytelling event, I suggest you give it a try. You may even want to get behind the mic yourself. In a time when society is

becoming disconnected in so many ways, there is something so raw, human and intimate about telling and listening — like sharing a meal, breaking bread together and breaking silence.

TELLABRATION

To learn more about the celebration of storytelling in Lansing, check out: The Michigan Storytellers’ Lansing Storytellers Guild; WKAR’s “Pop-Up Stories,” a collaborative created with Michigan State University’s Residential College; and the USA Today Network/Lansing State Journal’s “Lansing Storytellers Project” websites.

The next Lansing Storytellers Project topic, entitled “Lies”, will be held at the Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill on March 21. WKAR’s Pop-Up Stories is at the Lansing City Market on April 27 and the topic is food. The stories will be undoubtedly delicious.

To Learn even more about the history and honoring of storytelling, google “Tellabration” and “World Storytelling Day.” Dawn Gorman lives in Lansing’s Old Town and is the communications and events manager at the Arts Council. She loves festivals and arts events and loves to connect over creative ideas.

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REFLECTIONS gal-pals is the same way, except that she brings her own money and orders a pizza when she sleeps over.

BY TEECE ARONIN

When I was little, I'd sit in the living room and listen to the noises coming from the kitchen. There was a lot of clanging and banging going on in there and I used to think cooking must be one wild undertaking. Now, I’m thinking my mother was just mad at my father.

One thing I never understood is how some people can walk into a strange kitchen, root around in the fridge and the pantry and use what they find to whip up a delicious meal. I’ve never been able to do that. Even that 13-year-old friend of my son can do it, which absolutely blows me away. The few times I’ve tried to do something like that we’ve ended up ordering in.

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER I’ve never been skilled in the kitchen. My friends can confirm this, my kids can confirm this, even the family dog can confirm this; her name is Hope. The last time I tossed Hope a French fry while making dinner, the crunching sound startled us both; she might have chipped a tooth considering her smile has seemed self-conscious ever since.

I wish I were a better cook, but I’m just not wired that way. My son has a 13-year-old friend who cooks circles around me every time he comes over and always insists on making dinner, claiming that it’s the least he can do since I let him spend so much time at our house. I think he just doesn’t want to eat whatever it is I might make. One of my daughter’s

Which reminds me of the time my mother tried to cook a turkey for Christmas Eve and it refused to brown. No matter how long the turkey cooked, it hung on to this weird brownish-pink color. In the interests of everyone’s health, my mother finally gave up and sent my dad to Kentucky Fried Chicken.

With regard to cooking, I really must say: Everything I know, I learned from my mother.

Teece Aronin is a blogger and columnist. Teece writes a humor/health and wellness column for the Oakland Press and is the Featured Writer for October at TrueHumor.com. Her artwork is available at the Redbubble.com store, phylliswalter, and Teece seriously considers any request for workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements.

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BEFORE

BY MELISSA DOWRICK

to match them, so we picked out a nice gray tile slate instead, which we laid, grouted and sealed.

THIRD: ON TO ALL THE OTHER PROJECTS

FROM DARK & DREARY

to light & cheery Hubs and I have been itching to remodel the kitchen from the floor up. With our first baby on the way, there was no better time to get it done before his arrival! Now that we only have a little over a month to go, I feel like I can finish nesting with the new kitchen completed. Thanks to hubby, who’s quite the handyman, we were able to do all of this without hiring out for help and he was able to teach me a lot of new tips!

FIRST: MAKE DECISIONS

This can become as big of a project as you want, so plan ahead with the details. Next, create a budget.

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Remodeling can be very expensive and become more work than you expect. Once you’ve decided on your plan, you’ll need to figure out the order in which each step needs to be taken (i.e.: you’ll want to lay flooring before you put on new trim).

SECOND: DISCARD AND PURCHASE

It’s demo time! Get rid of the old and bring in the new.

Start by painting the walls; the next major step for us was the flooring. We have beautiful wood floors throughout our entire home, but the kitchen was one of the only rooms that did not. Because the floors had been laid some time before, it was nearly impossible

Next, were the cabinets. We had a row of cabinets hanging over the counter, which were removed to open up the space. Hubs and I had quality solid wood cabinets, but I was not too fond of the finish.

So instead of getting new cabinets we decided to paint them. We used Behr Enamel Alkyd paint.

It goes great on cabinets, doors and any piece of furniture you want to save from scratches, staining and discoloration. This was an extremely tedious task, but well worth the outcome. First, we removed the cabinet doors and stripped the gloss of the wood on both the doors and the base of the cabinets. They were cleaned thoroughly and then rolled with two layers of primer, followed by two layers of paint. From there we got new hinges and pulls for each cabinet. Next, we installed new light fixtures, windows, a sink, a faucet and other appliances. We also added a backsplash, new outlet covers and dimmers.

For us, this was a huge project that took months to finish. My best advice is to do your research, ask questions at your local hardware store and take your time. There is no greater reward then looking back at the hard work you put into your room.

Melissa Dowrick is a MSU graduate and M3 Group event planner. She is a wife, dog mom of two and a first-time expecting mother. Her favorite season is fall and she loves fashion.

She embraces all the good things because life is too short to be unhappy!

BOOK CORNER

BY KALYNNE MCINTYRE

“TELL THE WOLVES

I’M HOME” A brutally honest exploration of family, grief and growing up Sometimes, a story reaches out to you in such a personal way that you feel it belongs to you.

For anyone who’s ever known isolation, loss or the awkwardness of simply not fitting in, “Tell The Wolves I’m Home” will speak volumes. Set in the early 80s, at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, the novel explores the nuances of family relationships, grief and growing up in a brutally honest way. Written by Carol Rifka Brunt, “Tell The Wolves I’m Home” is nothing short of beautifully heartbreaking.

Fourteen-year-old June Elbus has just one person in the entire world that understands her: Finn Weiss, her uncle and godfather. He’s her best friend and knows her in a special kind of way that nobody else does. Also, a world-renowned artist and shut-in, Finn asks June and her sister Greta to sit for him, so that he can paint their portrait. Every Sunday, the girls come to sit at Finn’s apartment in Manhattan and he paints them, one brush stroke at a time. One day, June learns that he’s very sick with something that she doesn’t really understand – something that has just been introduced to the world, AIDS, an epidemic that is both confusing and terrifying to her and the entire world. When Finn passes away, June feels completely adrift and has a hard time coming to terms with his loss.

But then, something happens that June does not expect: she meets Toby, a man that knew Finn perhaps even better than she did. As they get to know each other, June begins to realize that maybe there is someone else in the world who loved Finn just as much as she did. Together, they learn to deal with grief and find joy in the world they didn’t know still existed.

As far as emotional roller coasters go, “Tell The Wolves I’m Home” takes the cake. It’s a heavy read, but only because it’s so honest in its storytelling; no matter who you are, you can recognize bits of yourself in this book. And really, that’s the beauty of a well-written book that’s tinged with sadness; you know it’s going to break your heart, but you can’t tear yourself away.

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Kalynne McIntyre currently works as an Account Coordinator at Hiebing in Madison, Wisconsin. A Minneapolis native and Michigan State University alum, Kalynne is a contributor to both Greater Lansing Business Monthly and CAWLM. When she’s not reading the latest article from Wired or trying out Instagram’s latest updates, she’s most likely planning her next travel adventure.

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I am notorious for overthinking everything. Sometimes that is a good thing, at other times, like when decorating my home, it can be a real pain in the… well you know. Anyway, I’ve been on the hunt for a year to find a fun mirror to compliment an antique one I received from a family friend, but every time I found something, I over thought it and couldn’t commit. Until I found this fun DIY and realized that something handmade and cost effective would be the perfect fit. I suggest you give it a go; you may just love it, and if not, you can always use the magic mirror for advice!

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• Small mirror (size of your choice) • Cardboard • Plastic spoons • Scissors • Hot glue • Tape • Pen • String • Command™ picture mounts (optional) • Ruler or measuring tape • Spray paint (optional)

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1. First, you’ll have to do a little measuring. Measure the diameter of your mirror, then cut that number in half. Decide how wide you want the frame around your mirror to be and add the two numbers together. My mirror was 15” wide, so half the diameter would be 7.5” and I planned for a 4” frame. My final number was 11.5”.

2. Once you have your measurement, make a mark that far in on your cardboard. Next, tie your pen to the string and cut the string to the same measurement. Then place the end of your string on the mark and pull it taut, creating a makeshift compass with your pen to create a circle pattern. Cut out the circle from your cardboard. It doesn’t have to perfect, it will be hidden.

3. Glue your mirror onto the center of the cardboard circle.

4. Next, you’ll need to do some cutting, a lot of cutting actually. Cut the tops off of 200 or more plastic spoons (amount will vary with size).

5. Once you have tackled that you can get to gluing. Put a dollop of hot glue at the base of each spoon top and line them up side-by-side along the outer edge of your circle. Repeat this step by layering the spoons inward toward the mirror.

6. Once you get as close to the mirror as possible your last layer should be glued onto the surface of the mirror. Make sure the spoon tops you use for this layer are cut as cleanly as possible.

7. Finally, cover the exposed mirror with painters tape and spray paint your new frame any color you like. Let dry, then peel up the tape.

Voilà — a fabulous funky mirror that you can display in your home. Even better, you can apply Command™ Picture Hanging Strips to make it easy to hang and easy to remove, just in case you overthink it.

Ami Iceman-Haueter is the Brand Manager at M3 Group. Iceman-Haueter is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelors in creative advertising.

BUSINESS COACH

BY SUSAN COMBS

EN-VISIONING YOUR FUTURE One of the tools I use in coaching and in the Mentor Roadmap™ mentor programs is a visioning exercise. This tool was also utilized at the end of the Leadership Lansing program to help participants think about where they would like to make a difference in our community. With our fast-paced world, it can sometimes be a challenge to take the time to think and create a vision. As we move out of winter and into the new growth of spring, it’s a good time to think about your own growth. Here are three options to consider when creating a vision:

WRITE OUT YOUR VISION: Some people express

themselves best by writing, or typing on a computer.

Here are some questions to consider when creating your vision: • What do you want to be doing professionally five years from now?

• What goals will you have achieved in five years?

• What new skills do you want to acquire?

• What connections will support you in moving forward in your career?

• What impact do you want to have in your career, your community, your family?

• What two things do you need to have every day, from your work, in order to feel fulfilled?

FILL OUT A TIMELINE: When coaching clients that

are more analytical, I suggest creating a timeline.

Putting everything in a grid helps you see the big picture. I especially encourage people to list the ages of the people close to them. When do you estimate you will be needed to help your aging parents? How many more spring breaks do you have with your children and how do you make the most of that time together? For young families, seeing the end to the time spent changing diapers can be helpful.

A timeline also helps you see when you will start living under the constraints of the school calendar, once the little ones go off to school. The goals category can be professional, hobbies, financial, family, community – whatever is important to you.

CREATE A VISION BOARD: For the creative types,

I encourage people to grab a bunch of magazines

and create a vision board. This helps you “see” your vision with various pictures or words. Post it someplace where you will see it often to help inspire you – on your refrigerator, at your desk, by your nightstand. It’s always fun to see what people create and how much they really get into the activity.

Whatever your preferred method, spend some time thinking about your future and creating a compelling vision. Seeing the big picture for yourself enables you to be more intentional on a day-to-day basis. Those small steps every week, every month, will help you get to the big vision.

Dream big!

Susan Combs, MBA and Professional Certified Coach, works with coaching clients to create fresh starts, enhance their leadership skills and increase their confidence. She is a co-facilitator of the chamber’s Leadership Lansing program.

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BY AMI ICEMAN-HAUETER | PHOTOS BY ERIKA HODGES

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angerous is not a word you’d normally associate with a demure 92-year old woman, but once you’ve had a sip of her cherry vodka, you’d know exactly what we’re talking about. Hedy Steinbart, better known as Oma to family and friends (and now the world), is experiencing new found fame thanks to her dangerously delicious cherry vodka and the support of her family.

life in America when her next big adventure started, meeting her future husband Walter Steinbart.

Walter was tired of the difficult life as a farmer in Iowa and so he drove his Plymouth to Detroit to say farewell to his family and friends before he headed

back to Germany, when, unexpectedly, he met Oma. Before going to visit his family in Lansing, he gave her a letter to mail. When she looked at it later, she realized it was addressed to her and was happy to read a romantic letter asking her for a date. Four months later in August of 1954, they were married.

Oma grew up in Germany and remembers her childhood fondly; but when World War II started, life for Oma changed. After escaping gunfire near her home and crossing the border in the dark of night, Oma took a leap of faith and traveled to America.

She didn’t know English and wasn’t sure what she would do when she arrived, but she bravely carried on in her travels before landing in Detroit.

“It was hard in Germany, but we did not know any different. So, I thought about it and decided, I’m going to America. I did not know English or anything about the city, but when I got here it was pretty. The Americans were nice and helpful (…) I made it,” Oma said.

Oma started work in a restaurant before meeting the manager of the men’s alteration department for Hudson’s, at a German picnic, and starting her career as a seamstress. Oma had finally settled into *Oma's Cherry Infused Vodka will be distributed statewide by Great Lakes Wine and Spirits of Highland Park, Mich.

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“He kind of wrote a letter, addressed it to me and gave it to me to mail. Well, you didn’t have to be a genius to know, so I opened it and read it and it was very nice. That was April, and we married in August,” Oma said. “We were married for 48 or 49 years. It’s not always that you have to know each other a long time to have a good marriage. We had a good, very happy marriage.”

The pair moved to Lansing where they found work and started a family, having two children Dory and Willie. Together they enjoyed quiet family moments – some of Oma’s favorite memories. Family has always been the top priority for Oma and as her family grew so did her legacy.

Oma would make her famous cherry vodka in small batches to have around the house when friends came over, but as her family grew older the sweet vodka found its way into many special events, including replacing the champagne toast at her grandchildren’s weddings. And now, with the help of her grandson Kyle Miller, even more people will get to enjoy it.

“She made it every year and I wanted to make sure we could still have it in the family going forward, so I wanted to learn the process,” Miller said. “It’s quite the process and the fusion process is key. Oma showed me and we tried to replicate it in Chicago.”

As Kyle set out to replicate the recipe and share it with friends and family, Oma’s already beloved vodka found a new following, leading him to share it with even more people than he’d expected to.

“Working to keep the family tradition alive and getting such amazing feedback was so inspirational and motivational. It wasn’t meant to be a business venture; it was about keeping the tradition alive. In November 2015, Dave Perry and I met and I remember coming back and thinking about the story and making the recipe scalable. My roommate must have thought I was crazy when my girlfriend and I came back with 30 pounds of cherries and got started,” Miller said.

Miller’s entrepreneurial spirit (a trait he claims he gets from Oma) and his partnership with Perry, president of Accelerated Brands, took Oma’s cherry vodka to the next level. Thanks to the partnership, Oma’s cherry vodka will be on shelves soon, giving even more families the opportunity to create lasting memories.

“It’s a great product and has a great back story. It doesn’t taste like any of the products you find today, because it’s natural cherry juice.

It’s rare you find something that has so much going for it,” said Perry.

“Plus we get to carry on Oma’s legacy through the product. We are very fortunate to produce this product and share her story with the entire country. We are very thankful for Oma.” When asked how she feels about her vodka going nationwide Oma’s response is simple, “I don’t know about all that, but if it makes him happy he should do it.”

To Oma, her cherry vodka hitting shelves is just the next adventure in her story and she intends to enjoy it just as she has the other beautiful and simple things in her life.

“I would say you need to enjoy things as they happen, enjoy the simple things,” Oma said. “Look at the beautiful snow falls or take a walk on the beach and let the waves cover your feet, enjoy the feeling of the sand being pulled away. Enjoy each thing. Enjoy the simple things, because if you only enjoy the big moments when you look back there won’t be as many.”

It’s easy to see why Oma’s image and name take center stage on the bottle of her soon-to-be-famous vodka because it’s not just the dangerously delicious taste that makes this drink special, it’s her spirit, wit and love of family that the brand was founded on. Oma believes each day should be lived simply and shared with family, because as she put it, “What’s more important than family?”

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BY DR. SUSAN MAPLES In the climate of America’s declining health, you’ll notice your preventative dental visit is taking on new importance.

Have you noticed that when your physician looks in your mouth they look right past your lips to the back of your throat? Even if they scan your mouth, chances are they can’t recognize the early signs of periodontal disease, carries disease (decay), oral cancer or occlusal disease (wear, cracks, fractures, or tooth mobility). Your dentist, on the other hand, looks in your mouth with trained eyes and sees it all.

What if we could look in your mouth with super powered eyes and immediately see an array of other signs — signs of early systemic diseases/disorders such as diabetes, sleep apnea, heart disease, acid

reflux, food sensitivities, fungal infections, drug/ alcohol dependency, multiple drug interactions/side effects, vitamin deficiencies, cancer-causing viruses or depression? The good news is, we can! Oh, what the mouth can tell us about the body!

By discovering early signs of systemic conditions we can predict negative outcomes and help you preempt a major disease — at every age.

Today the new patient exam begins under one year of age, because two is too late. Eight percent of two year olds and 33 percent of three year olds already have active decay and many are on their way toward a lifetime of obstructed breathing. The infant oral exam includes a significant dialogue with your child’s caregivers, helping you understand up-to-date concepts on raising healthy children.

Child exams might now include a summary of growth and behavior change: home care skills/habits, posterior airway and lip closure analysis, diet/nutrition counsel, early signs of depression, and even a letter of information and/or advocacy to your child’s physician.

An adult, new patient visit should begin with a significant dialogue, which helps your dentist to learn your personal story of dental and medical history, current frustrations, imagined solutions and what level of systemic health/oral health/function/ esthetics you are personally seeking.

When you’re finally examined, ask your dentist to help you recognize all that the head/face/mouth is telling you. We now have a plethora of advanced technologies to help—for example, salivary diagnostics. From a single drop of saliva, we can detect bacteria that travel to nest in blood vessels and vital organs, genetic biomarkers of periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, acid output of the bugs that make cavities, underlying fungal infections and HPV—the leading cause of oral cancer. We can also monitor pre-diabetes and diabetes from a single drop of blood in less than five minutes.

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Jen Dubey A HELPING HAND AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY

BY CYNTHIA BEZINQUE | PHOTO BY ERIKA HODGES As a young girl, Jenn Dubey didn’t know what “philanthropic” meant. But when her neighborhood ran a carnival for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Dubey’s three older sisters knew the perfect role for her and dressed her in mismatched clothes and a polka-dot hat: a clown.

She jumped into the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce with gusto by attending mixers, participating in meetings, engaging in economic clubs and learning about the things happening in the region. Eventually, Dubey was given the honor of serving on the Chamber Board of Directors.

“My job was to walk around, pass out balloons and talk to people about donating to MDA. All the money that was donated that day was given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That was my only experience, as a child, (with philanthropy).”

“I instantly became connected to my community,” said Dubey. “It was an amazing experience; sitting in the board meetings and learning about what’s happening in the community, the speakers, going to economic clubs and things that were happening in the region, I think, that got me excited.”

Currently, she serves as the head of the International Committee, which funds projects around the globe. She is also in charge of revitalizing the Special Projects committee, on which she is the chair. The committee provides hands-on services to organizations in need, within the Lansing region.

Dubey’s growing passion for community involvement led her to the Lansing Rotary Club. She was hesitant about her fit into what she thought was an “old boy’s club,” but found that it was a wonderfully diverse group of compassionate people — the perfect place for her passion for helping others.

“For women in the community, especially those that want to be seen as leaders, it’s important to find a place that you can get involved and feel active and confident that what you’re doing is making a difference in the community.”

Years later, Dubey moved to Lansing and eventually became a small business owner of Evolve Corporate Wellness. Dubey now works as Wellness Director at the UClub. Like many good business owners, Dubey knew that it was important to connect with the community around her and build up a network of people to be successful.

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“I quickly found that Rotary is about giving back to your community in an array of different ways,” explained Dubey. “After all, their mission is ‘Service Above Self.’ That is a noble goal for anyone!”

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Catrice Lane AN ADVOCATE FOR THE VULNERABLE

BY TAYLOR MACKEY | PHOTO BY ERIKA HODGES For many of us, certain causes and charities are close to our hearts. For Lansing-native Catrice Lane, that special nonprofit is Volunteers of America. She has been involved with the group’s North Larch Street location since 2014; first helping in the community kitchen and now offering financial support.

“My love for Lansing has increased considerably through my connection to the nonprofits that are here,” said Lane. This is the soul of the city; when people open their hearts, and give of themselves to assist others during a vulnerable time.”

Lane first became involved with the organization on a volunteer night and was moved by the genuine thoughtfulness and care of the staff.

“Everyone I’ve met on staff recognizes that their job is making a difference and improving the community,” said Lane. “It was inspiring to see all

the volunteers excited to be serving dinner and the clients that came in for the meal were some of the most gracious and kind people I have ever met.”

One thing Lane emphasizes is that in any relationship with a nonprofit there is the “transaction of trust.” She describes this as the idea when you are supporting a cause, there is an inherent level of trust given to a charity.

“It’s a great relationship because not only can you be passionate about the mission, but you can meet those who are benefitting from it,” explained Lane. “And, when I say people who benefit, I’m not talking just about those who are struggling and coming for a meal. It’s also those who are volunteering and finding the work and relationships very rewarding.”

In a city with a 17 percent poverty rate, the problem is more prevalent than some realize. One of the mission’s

main goals is to provide veterans and those who are displaced with support beyond food and shelter. Lane was first aware of the many services Volunteers of America offered when she took a tour of the facility. “[On the tour] I was introduced to how thoughtful the staff is and how they treat everyone with dignity,” mentioned Lane. “They make sure that there are alternatives for parents who have opposite sex children and need to stay together. They have a storage area for those who are displaced and have no place to store their possessions. They also offer an address so folks can receive mail and complete applications that require a residence to be listed.”

There are many organizations in the Lansing community combatting homelessness and poverty, but for Lane, it is crucial to find a nonprofit that can “make people feel loved, cared for and important no matter what walk of life they come from.”

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Making HERstory Women’s March initiates social engagement Lansing area leaders across are speaking out after one of the biggest organized protests in United States history, which brought an estimated 8,000 people to Lansing's Capitol lawn. The Woman's March on Lansing, which took place on Jan. 21, the day after the inauguration of the 45th President, Donald Trump, was held in response to potential threats to public education, health care, women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, minorities and the disabled. The mission of the March on Lansing, a sister event to the Women’s March on Washington, was to be all-inclusive and to collaborate with elected officials to advocate for a Michigan that respects and protects its citizens.

The first of many speakers was gubernatorial candidate and former state legislator, Gretchen Whitmer. A driving force behind Whitmer’s speech was the bitter taste left by President Trump still lingering in the mouths of women and minorities across the country. Whitmer advised the crowd to stay positive by taking action and backing her in her run for governor of Michigan in 2018.

“I will seek out different opinions and learn from them.

I will seek out those who voted for the new president, and I will learn from them. I love this state and the people of this state much, much more than I disagree with those who voted for Donald Trump.”

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Dr. Farha Abbasi, Michigan State University psychiatrist and managing editor of the Muslim Mental Health Journal, brought tears to rally-goers’ eyes with her dialogue.

“They say, there are three strikes against me. I am a woman, an immigrant and a Muslim. I say, I am a practicing Muslim, a patriotic American and a proud mother.”

The Women’s March had a snowball effect in the following weeks. In Lansing, specifically, there has been an increase of advocates contact with congressional offices, and social media engagement.

Libby McGaughey, Vice President of Advocacy and Community Education at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, was astounded by the traffic her organization saw during the march. McGaughey found strength in the numbers and found the pure demonstration of democracy enlightening to her tenyear-old son whom also attended.

Planned Parenthood has been a subject of controversy since opening their doors a hundred years ago. In Michigan, approximately 65,000 women use Planned Parenthood as a health care provider. The 2014-2015 Planned Parenthood annual report provided percentages of services they offer.

The majority of those services are STD testing (45 percent) and the least common are abortion services (three percent).

McGaughey and Planned Parenthood of Michigan deal with attacks on the organization by prioritizing advocacy and education.

“I believe every woman has the right to make the right decisions for her own self—her own body,” stressed McGaughey. Healthcare is personal and the movement has sparked people to voice their support.

Because defunding Planned Parenthood is early on the agenda for the new presidential administration, the education and advocacy leader expressed concern for Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s 65,000 patients.

“It is not about us as an organization, it is about the people in Michigan who rely on us,” McGaughey expressed her concern for the direction of the presidential administration in light of the Global Gag Rule. “How sad is it that once again being a woman is going to be a pre-existing condition?”

The executive director of Enroll Michigan, Dizzy Warren spoke, during the march, in the defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Enroll Michigan

provides free enrollment support services to health insurance consumers and encourages collaborations across all facets of healthcare. Warren stated that Enroll Michigan has had to maneuver around deliberate strategies of false information about the ACA for years. Planned Parenthood and Enroll Michigan are not strangers to “alternative facts”.

Social media is an important podium for this effort. As Women’s Marches all around the world demonstrated, social media is a major contributing factor to getting people involved and informed. Warren expressed the importance of social media breaking the divide between parties and reaching mutual respect.

“Social media has got to be a part of how we inform people and how we bring people together to have conversations and share information. If you aren’t using social media these days for those purposes, you have prickled yourself in a lot of ways,” advised Warren.

The most prominent concept many have taken away from the Women’s March is intersectionality. A lot of issues held at the forefront of the presidential agenda are connected. Warren views healthcare as the umbrella covering most subject matters brought to the forefront of the movement. For Warren, the march was a complete game changer after the election.

“Collective action is going to be the best response we have to not turning the clock back on a number of gains that have taken place in this country in the last 100 years,” Warren said.

McGaughey addressed how women’s health is connected to economics which is an aspect of

intersectionality grasped by many in the recent days after the march.

Akiela Carleton attends the Women's March on Lansing

“For every dollar invested in family planning, the state of Michigan saves nearly $6 in future Medicaid costs,” recites McGaughey. The intersectionality of the issues reminds many that being completely for or against policies is sometimes impossible. A middle ground is usually common place, but with controversial items in the media the extremes of both parties agendas are apparent. McGaughey finds this troubling.

“They are with us or against us, which is unfortunate because I think there is a lot of middle ground especially when it comes to family planning where folks who may not ever agree with us on abortion services could absolutely see the impact of family planning in their communities. I do think there are people who think that way, but aren’t bold enough to stand up with us publicly yet,” expressed McGaughey.

The march has been criticized for being an affluent women’s movement and not encompassing the needs of all women. Planned Parenthood addresses this concern by providing healthcare in all communities regardless of zip code and elevating leadership in women of color. For Dizzy Warren, she has harnessed her passion for social justice to aid those in privilege understand structural racism and barriers minorities must overcome specifically in healthcare.

Critical next steps for the movement sparked by the Women’s March include keeping people informed with accurate information, reaching marginalized

communities and continuing political advocacy.

Encouraging thoughts and support to organizations like Planned Parenthood and Enroll Michigan, financial or otherwise, have been non-stop since the march on Lansing. Warren says she receives an e-mail every other day from people who want to create an impact in their communities. “Stay engaged, stay vocal, stay vigilant and respond to adverse changes that may be placed on the table.”

Erika Hodges is an alumnus of MSU and a Production Specialist at M3 Group. She is a proud owner of a rescue cat and dog, Kudos and Higgins. She enjoys traveling and visiting craft breweries.

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Legislative Polar Plunge 2017, Lansing Brave the cold at the 6th annual Legislative Polar Plunge. State legislators and those involved with state government will face the cold and take the plunge into a pool in front of the Capitol. The Polar Plunge will take place at the Capitol Grounds at 3 p.m. Find more information online at downtownlansing.org.

MARCH 3

Free Food Friday, Okemos Kellie’s Consignments invites you to shop and network during your lunch. Lunch will be provided.

This event will take place on the first Friday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 5000 Marsh Rd.

MARCH 3

Arts Night Out, Old Town The Arts Council and the Old Town Community invite you to join them as they host the second annual 2017 Arts Night Out! Local businesses will

be open late and will feature unique artists. Bundle up and browse exhibits, displays, demonstrations, live music and the charm that Old Town offers. Arts Night Out is from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit lansingarts.org for more information.

MARCH 4

Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands, Okemos This free daylong festival is in its 22nd year of offering free band concerts, instrumental master classes and networking opportunities at Okemos High School. Nationally renowned clinicians will work with bands to improve musicianship. Master class clinicians teach techniques to individual musicians. Find more information by visiting lansingarts.org.

MARCH 4

Winter Farmers’ Market, Okemos Come in from the cold and enjoy the Meridian Township Farmers’ Market all winter long at the Meridian Mall.

Approximately 25 to 30 vendors participate each market day, providing a variety of home grown and homemade goods. The

Farmers’ Market can be found in the JC Penny corridor in the Meridian Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit meridian.mi.us for more information.

MARCH 4

Ingham County’s Largest Mom2Mom Sale, Webberville Come out and shop over 200 tables filled with gently used children’s clothes, toys, books and furniture. Enjoy crafts, door prizes, skin care products, community information and more! Moms can rent a table for $26 and keep 100 percent of what they make. Children and strollers are welcome.

The sale is happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Webberville High School. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Call (517) 294-4766 for more information.

MARCH 7

Meet Author Shaka Senghor, Lansing Best-selling author Shaka Senghor was convicted of second-degree murder at age 17 and served 19 years in the Michigan prison system. After serving his time, Senghor wrote, Writing My Wrongs, a redemption story of what it’s like to

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TRI COUNTY EVENTS overcome growing up in the gravitational pull of poverty and violence. Books will be available for sale and signing. This presentation will be held at the Library of Michigan on their 1st floor Forum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing. Registration is required. You can register by calling (517) 3676300 or by visiting cadl.org.

MARCH 9

Forks & Corks, Lansing Enjoy wines from around the world at this upscale food and wine pairing showcasing Lansing’s best restaurants. The event will be held at Cooley Law School Stadium. Each suite will have a different food and wine pairing. Sommeliers will be on hand to describe the wine pairings and how they complement the food. Call (517) 4873322 for more information, or visit lansing.org.

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Pancake Breakfast, Okemos Support the MDA and the Boy Scouts by joining them for a free pancake breakfast. Pancakes and sausage will be cooked by the Meridian Township Firefighters and juice and coffee will be served by local Boy Scout Troop 125.

This event is part of Meridian Township’s 175th Anniversary Celebration. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at 5000 Okemos Road. Date and time are subject to change. Call (517) 853-4384 for more information.

Mother and Son Dance, Lansing Delta Township once again invites you to dance to your favorite tunes at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West for their Mother and Son Dance. Enjoy refreshments and leave at the end of the evening with a photo memento and a special surprise.

The dance is open to all young men and the female guardian of their choice. Tickets are $10 per person for Delta Township residents and $12 for non-residents. The dance will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at 925 S. Creyts Rd. Call (517) 323-8555 for more information.

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2nd Sunday Concert Film Series, Stockbridge Relax in the company of luminaries of classic rock ‘n roll as you solve a puzzle or get creative with a coloring sheet. The feature film of the afternoon will be Martin Scorsese’s classic film, The Last Waltz, about the Band’s farewell concert. This concert film series will take

MARCH 10

Mix & Mingle, East Lansing Comprehensive Sleep Center and Capital Area Women's LifeStyle Magazine invites you to connect with women from all over the tri-county area while getting down to the serious business of having fun. Join

place at the Stockbridge library from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Maple Syrup Festival, Lansing Come help Fenner Nature Center celebrate the unique North American tradition of making maple syrup. There will be demonstrations on how maple sap has been collected and made into syrup through the ages. The festival is happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at

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Save A Life Soiree, East Lansing Ingham County Animal Shelter invites you out to a night of dinner and entertainment at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. Their goal is to raise money for their Animal Care Fund, which provides surgeries, medications and other life saving treatments to Ingham County’s homeless animals. Enjoy a live and silent auction with MC Chivon Kloepfer from WLNS and auctioneer Scott Mackenzie.

Tickets are $60 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Please reserve your spot by March 17. The soiree will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets and more information can be found at icasfund.org.

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orchestras in America and Europe. He joins with Marina Stojanovska, winner of the Macedonian Society Prize, which is given to the most expressive young pianist of Macedonia. The concert will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 S. Bridge St. Call the Opera House at (517) 627-1443.

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Matt Pickart and Marina Stojanovska at the Grand Ledge Opera House, Grand Ledge Matt Pickart, Violinist and Violist and Marina Stojanovska, Pianist present, “Sonata Recital.”

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Michigan Collegiate Art Exhibition, Lansing The Michigan Collegiate Art Exhibition is a competitive exhibition of works by a group of carefully selected Michigan College students.

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Rent, East Lansing In 1996 a little-known composer created an original rock musical that forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award winning masterpiece returns in a vibrant 20th Anniversary touring production.

Rent follows a year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. Find tickets and more information by visiting whartoncenter.com.

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Red, Lansing Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has landed the biggest commission in the history of his career and modern art. He works feverishly with his assistant, who gains the confidence to challenge him. Will his crowning achievement also become his undoing? Red's in-depth portrait of ambition and vulnerability won the 2010 Tony Award. Tickets and more information can be found at riverwalktheatre.com.

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pair up to raise a minimum of $100 each through individual contributions, crowdfunding and other fundraising techniques. Then they come on their assigned shift (10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.) to enjoy two games of bowling, a DJ, carnival games and a raffle and prizes. Costumes are encouraged! Registration for this event is $30 per person. Participants can find more information and registration information at secure.qgiv.com/ event/910438/.

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TRI COUNTY EVENTS This show works to engage the next generation of creative entrepreneurs and encourage artistic excellence while providing professional networking opportunities.

The reception and awards ceremony will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lansing Art Gallery. Visit lansingartgallery.org for more information.

FUNDRAISERS MARCH 18

Run for the House, Okemos Help make a difference for the families of seriously ill children. Participation in the Run for the House 5k Run/Walk, 10K Run and Kids Run will help the Ronald McDonald House of mid-Michigan provide a cozy home for families in the Lansing area. Packet pick-up will be at Playmakers at 2299 W. Grand River Ave. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. on Delta Dental’s campus at 4100 Okemos Road. The Kids Mile starts at 9:30 a.m. and the 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk start at

10 a.m. Children’s activities will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon . Visit rmhmm.org or email run@ lovethehouse.org for more information.

CLINICS MARCH 3

“Life Reimagined,” Karen Kafantaris, East Lansing Karen Kafantaris, associate state director at AARP, has created a unique opportunity for individuals to take inventory of their accomplishments and guide them to identify “What’s Next?” Participants will reflect on their lives, identify new or existing goals and develop a plan for those goals. “Life Reimagined” allows participants to plan their next steps. This free presentation and discussion will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Prime Time Seniors’ Program located at 819 Abbot Rd. Call (517) 337-1113 or visit cityofeastlansing.com for more information.

MARCH 14

How to Repair Your Credit, East Lansing Have you pulled your credit report and discovered some issues? Learn what the next steps are with this informational seminar. Discuss some strategies and ideas of how to address items that are on your report and other steps you can take to make improvements. Dispel some of the myths about credit repair and the companies that promise they

can fix your credit for a fee.

This seminar is from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Farm Lane Branch.

Find more information and registration details online at msufcu.org.

MARCH 17

Writing for Life, East Lansing Nancy Seubert presents a hands-on workshop that explores the joy and health benefits that come with writing your own memoirs. Learn to identify the “chapters” in your life and get a taste of the integrative experience of connecting your past with your present. This workshop is from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Prime Time Seniors’ Program located at 819 Abbot Rd. Find more information about this free workshop at cityofeastlansing.com.

MARCH 21

Buying a Home from A-Z, East Lansing Whether you’re looking for your first home or haven’t purchased a home in a few years, this workshop will cover everything from home inspections, home values, the importance of a real estate agent, how title insurance protects you and information regarding mortgage products, like how to qualify and what to expect. The presentation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Farm Lane Branch. Visit msufcu.org for more information, or to register.

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MSUFCU ART VIP NIGHT Student artists, media and the community all gathered at MSUFCU Headquarters on Jan. 26 to celebrate the 10th Annual MSUFCU Art Exhibit VIP Night event.

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Austin Ashley is an account executive for M3 Group, publisher of three growing publications: Greater Lansing Business Monthly, ing Magazine and Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine. With a BFA from Michigan State University, Ashley puts his creative background to use to develop comprehensive marketing campaigns for his clients.

Ashley has spent the past six years in the Lansing market building relationships and gaining experience in marketing, communications and sales. While there is no client too big or too small, Ashley specializes in working with small businesses and nonprofits to help them assemble plans that drive results.

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

(517) 203-3333 614 Seymour Ave. Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 755-6888 3515 Coolidge Road, Ste A East Lansing, MI 48823

DR. STEPHANIE FLEMING

DR. SUSAN MAPLES

Dr. Fleming is a graduate of Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Fleming began practice with Alliance Obstetrics and Gynecology in August of 2005 and became Board Certified in Ob/Gyn in 2007. Her special interests include surgical and nonsurgical management of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, robotic surgery, and helping women have a positive birth experience. She is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Susan Maples is a local dentist, author of BlabberMouth!

77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell you to Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life, and nationally acclaimed speaker. Susan loves practicing dentistry and serving as a leading educator in the dental profession. Susan believes that dentists who learn how to predict and preempt major disease, from what they see in the mouth, can change the declining health trend in the U.S. An entertaining and passionate health speaker, Susan enjoys motivating audiences of corporate clients, civic clubs, and community forums of all kinds. As an audience member, you will certainly laugh and maybe cry, but walk away recommitted to your own personal wellness!

517-484-3000 | www.alliance-obgyn.com Main Campus South Campus 1560 Turf Lane 1100 South Cedar St. East Lansing, MI 48823 Mason, MI 48854

(517) 694-0353 2101 North Aurelius Road, Suite 1 Holt, MI 48842

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Genessa Lane brings years of experience in the beauty industry to Another Look Hair Institute (ALHI). Starting her career as a Product Educator and Representative for Eufora, she is now ALHI’s certified and resident cosmetologist, color correction specialist and makeup Artist. Genessa received a BA from WMU, and is committed to continuing her education to ensure she is on the cutting edge of the newest techniques and trends. She is full of creative ideas, and works hard to ensure every client feels like the best version of themselves when they leave the salon.

Judy Lynch brings over 20 years of IT experience to support the development and maintenance of technical processes that enhance the service experience for MSUFCU members and employees. She leads software development, technical support, and computer operations employees to deliver enterprise solutions for the Credit Union.

(800) 533-0866 1020 East Saginaw St. Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 333-2424 or (800) MSU-4-YOU 3777 West Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823

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Purchase tickets now for the first mom & me tea party and luncheon as we listen to a guest speaker about supporting and empowering women.

Daughters seven or older will most enjoy the program.

Saturday May 13, 2017 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Old Town Marquee 319 E. Grand River Ave. | Lansing, MI 48906 Purchase tickets at CAWLM.COM/mom-me-tea $60 per pair

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