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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Trudging through winter with an eye on spring

As we’re trying to wind down a particularly brutal winter, it is extremely appropriate that we turn our attention to food. After all, I’m tired of thinking about snow, ice, traveling and school closures. I would rather focus on the fact that this weather is probably producing the most amazing, homemade comfort food dishes throughout our entire community. Now, I don’t want to pretend that I am one of the great cooks. I’m definitely not. But I do enjoy the opportunity to dine at one of our local establishments when I’m looking for a hot, spicy bowl of chili.

If you’re like me, you’ve indulged in some comfort foods throughout the last few months and are now turning to some healthier options. I suggest you try the recipe this month. It’s a layered salad that refrigerates overnight. I tried it and it was delicious.

I’ve found that planning my healthy meals the night before has been helpful when trying to stay on track.

I’ve also tried to “lean in” to our winter season and find some things to do that take my mind off the winter blues. Because we live downtown, we’ve spent time walking around – even in a snowstorm recently. I don’t recommend that unless you’re wearing goggles, but we had a great time and laughed a lot.

My husband and I have also become quite fond of Thursday night music bingo at the Nuthouse in downtown Lansing. It’s so much fun if you’re a fan of music like we are. He is much better at it than I am, but I never give up trying. They play the music clip and just like regular bingo, you look for five across to win. I’m better at the pop ’80s and country music genres.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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BY CHRISTOPHER NAGY No need to take the Fifth.

You can take an entire dozen.

Since May 8, 2018, Cops & Doughnuts-Capital Precinct has been satisfying customers with sweet

treats so indulgent that it should be a crime. Now with the recent opening of a 1,000-square-foot expansion at its Delta Township location, Cops & Doughnuts is approaching its one-year anniversary with even more offerings that include soups, salads and sandwiches.

“I’ve been blown away by the reaction from the community,” said Heidi Williams, who owns Cops & Doughnuts-Capital Precinct with her wife, Michelle Bryant. “Oh my gosh, the first 10 days we were open, there was a line out the door all day. It was insanity.”

“People kept thanking us for opening a location here,” Bryant added. “It was shocking.”

The flagship Cops & Doughnuts started in Clare, Michigan, when the nine members of the Clare Police Department pooled their resources to save a historic doughnut shop and bakery that was on the verge of closing. Since then, it has expanded to six locations, or precincts, with the Capital Precinct being the first to be opened as a franchise.

Keeping with the police-owned tradition of the business, Williams, a technology and information supervisor for the East Lansing Police Department, and Bryant, who retired as a detective after serving 25 years with the Lansing Police Department, decided to open their own location of Cops & Doughnuts after becoming fans themselves. The couple frequented the business on trips to their cottage in the Mount Pleasant area.

“Michelle just kind of jokingly said that we should open one of these,” Williams said.

“I was getting ready to retire,” Bryant added.

“It was a ‘maybe when we grow up’ type of thing, but in between doughnut bites we started saying, ‘We really should do this,’” Williams said.

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Particularly appealing was the mission of Cops & Doughnuts to be an active participant in the community – something that fits perfectly in the wheelhouse of Williams and Bryant, who were involved with the Police Athletic League and Ingham County Shop with a Cop. “We’ve always been very involved in giving back to the community. I was president of the Police Athletic League for at least a dozen years,” Bryant said.

“We just like to be able to provide opportunities to disadvantaged kids or at-risk youth and being involved in this business is promoting a positive view of law enforcement.”

Since the Capital Precinct opened its doors, Williams and Bryant have hosted fundraisers for area organizations ranging from the Capital Area Humane Society to Sleep in Heavenly Peace to the East Lansing Police Department honor guard. The 15 employees – dubbed “inmates,” with managers serving as “wardens” – even donate half of their tips to charitable causes.

“We’re just trying to build that unity in the community,” Williams said. “As the Capital Precinct, we believe in that philosophy.”

“We’re thrilled to be in Delta Township,” Williams said. “I grew up in Mason. She grew up in Grand Ledge. This is our home.”

It appears that the community is, indeed, united behind Cops & Doughnuts. Upon opening, the Capital Precinct was selling doughnuts at such a fast and frenzied pace that it may have been worthy of a speeding ticket.

Cops & Doughnuts-Capital Precinct is at 6427 Centurion Drive in Delta Township. The business is open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.

For more information, call (517) 220-4646 or visit copsdoughnuts.com. ■

“We were doing 400 dozen a day in the first week,” Williams said.

Things have settled into a more manageable pace, with the Capital Precinct selling roughly 500 dozen doughnuts each week.

Christopher Nagy is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has more than 20 years of experience in journalism. He rarely misses a Motor City Comic Con or Michigan Renaissance Festival.

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FROM THE HART

BY KERRY HART

WORDS OF

AFFIRMATION

LOVE LANGUAGES Author Gary Chapmen identifies "words of affirmation" as the first love language to be explored.

Verbal compliments have been found to bring much greater impact than nagging words. Words of affirmation will strengthen your own resolve as well as those around you. Reminding yourself that words are important will help you to examine how you speak to yourself as well as others.

As you start on your journey to explore words of affirmation, you will want to take a look at how you use them in your everyday life. Chapman suggested keeping a written record for one full week of all the words of affirmation you give your spouse each day.

You may find that this is a space in which you can improve or even notice more opportunity to use

them in your daily life. Examine how it makes you feel to offer these kind words as well as any changes in your spouse.

A partner who appreciates words of affirmation will thrive upon receiving these kindnesses in any form. While it may be easiest to express admiration verbally, you may also send a wisely timed text or leave a written note. Let your partner know all they do for you is appreciated and mention the unique role they hold in your life. Express affection and gratitude to your partner through praise, let him or her know how much he or she is admired by you, and watch as your relationship starts to shift toward the better.

In today’s world we are surrounded by negative messages that can constantly leave us feeling like we aren’t good enough. Remind your partner why he or she is so good at all he or she does. Provide encouragement when discussing what that person brings to his or her job, your partnership and your family. That can ease self-doubt and bring a warmness that confidence needs to grow. Be sure to compliment your partner in front of others, his or her parents, work colleagues and your children. Not only will your partner feel admired, but those around that person will notice your partner’s positive qualities as well, opening the door for more encouragement to come his or her way.

As you continue your study of the love languages, understand that rarely will all partners in that relationship share the same love language. Hold onto the idea that words have power. When you express your feelings toward that person, do not just express your love, tell him or her why you love them.

Whether or not your partner’s love language is words of affirmation, the appreciation will seep into your relationship, making it more positive and much stronger. ■ Kerry Hart is a couple and family therapist with a private practice in East Lansing.

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BY KYLE DOWLING

Allen Neighborhood Center is a nonprofit in Lansing focused on revitalization of neighborhoods on the east side of Lansing with programs that impact people throughout the region.

The center is known for it’s award-winning Allen Farmers Market, urban growing initiatives, community outreach, the Allen Market Place and entrepreneurship support through programs like the Exchange and Veggie Box. “In the beginning we had a broad scope,” said Joan Nelson, executive director of Allen Neighborhood Center. “We were helping people enroll in health insurance and health services as well as linking people with housing and utility assistance.”

In February 2000, the center started its pantry to help food insecure neighbors. Today, the Breadbasket Food Pantry hands out 1,000 pounds of produce and 200 pounds of bread over four hours to 140 neighbors in need.

“In 2004 we wanted to increase people’s access to local produce, so we started our farmers market, which at the time was a 10-week pilot for just the summer that drew over 100 people,” said Nelson. “The next year we did the first full-season farmers market and have only grown since then. We were the first farmers market in the state to accept food stamps.”

The Allen Farmers Market became a year-round farmers market in 2013 and is held from 2:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday. The market not only has local veggies, but meats, cheeses, eggs and bread made by locals. The winter market is smaller and is indoors.

In 2006, the Allen Neighborhood Center started an initiative to help people learn to grow their own food and to make more. The center built it's own greenhouse called the Hunter Park Garden House, which is a year-round greenhouse for urban gardening, farming and education. The greenhouse also hosts gardening workshops and Saturday workshops on beekeeping, raising chickens and gardening basics.

The center also promotes health through other projects like the Exchange and Veggie Box. The Exchange is an online wholesale market that links growers in Michigan to buyers like restaurants and schools. The Veggie Box program takes some vegetables off the exchange and delivers them to a worksite. There are currently 500 subscribers and more are anticipated. Most of the funds go straight to the farmers themselves.

two years, Allen Place will have access to the Allen Farmers Market and senior and youth programs.

One of the most interesting things to come to the center is the commercial incubator kitchen.

Entrepreneurs use the kitchen on an hourly basis. Thirty-five small businesses have used the kitchen in the past, and 18 small businesses are using the kitchen right now, perfecting recipes and cooking products. They can also be vendors at the Allen Farmers Market for no cost. Some of the companies also get their ingredients from the Exchange or local farmers, with some of the farmers even using the kitchen.

“Older people want to live in the neighborhoods close to the area that they loved,” she continued. “We knew that we wanted to add apartments and address housing. They aren’t only for seniors, but we think that older east siders will take a good portion.

“The incubator also helps them with business sources, like helping with branding and other business needs,” said Nelson. “And in the future, we are hoping to expand our facility with another, larger kitchen with 24-hour access, a commercial hood, freezer, sinks and little public space where people can watch what’s going on.”

Allen Neighborhood Center is now working with the Great Lakes Capital Fund to create Allen Place with 38 units of affordable housing and integrated services. With plans for implementation over the next

“We’re always concerned about housing in Lansing,” said Nelson. “We’d like to have an age-friendly initiative. The east side of Lansing is the younger side of Lansing, and older folks are leaving the east side because they can’t handle their larger houses. There is currently nothing that is affordable and age-friendly.

“We have a vibrant block,” Nelson said. “But it’s becoming much more solid and lively, much more in Hunter Park with the greenhouse and pool. Foster Park is also under renovations. We look forward to the east Kalamazoo corridor becoming livelier and more commercially active. Especially on our block and other commercial nodes.”

For more information on the Allen Neighborhood Center, visit allenneighborhoodcenter.org. ■

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

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REFLECTIONS

A FOOD FOR

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BY TEECE ARONIN

I didn’t know this: A National Food Day exists for every day of the year. March has a whopping 37 foods for us to honor (some days have more than one food).

That’s 36 if you don’t count March 22, National Water Day, which is sandwiched between National Crunchy Taco Day and National Chips and Dip Day (not to be confused with National Potato Chip Day on the March 14). The planners of the National Food Day calendar probably thought we should replenish our fluids after all those tacos and chips, and dip can be salty, too.

On Jan. 23 we celebrated National Pie Day. Not to be outdone, the National Food Day calendar for March brings us National Banana Cream Pie Day on March 2. Since that restricts us to one kind of pie after having any pie we wanted in January, the National Food Day people make it up to us by choosing arguably the best pie ever devised since ancient Greeks first invented it.

March 5 finds us at National Cheese Doodle Day, followed by National Oreo Day on March 6. Looking to instill balance back into its calendar, the National Foods Day people made March 7 National Cereal Day. Then they mucked it all up by making March 8 National Peanut Cluster Day. That’s not to say all cereals are more healthful for you than cheese doodles, Oreos and peanut clusters, but I think the more double vowel combinations in a food – e.g. cheese, doodle and noodle – the worse it probably is for you. Then again, peanut cluster has no double vowels and noodles can be whole grain, so there goes that theory.

As I mentioned, some foods have been forced to share their special day, such as National Meatball Day and National Crab Day on March 9 and National Nougat Day and National Spinach Day on March 26. Nougat and spinach have to be the most unlikely combo since Neil Simon wrote “The Odd Couple,” but nobody said you have to eat them at the same time.

So, there you have it, the skinny on National Food Day for March. Maybe skinny isn’t the right word.

Actually, Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday, is on March 5, so maybe what we have here is the fat on National Food Day for March.

Enjoy! ■ Teece Aronin is a writer and career coach.

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BY DEIDRE DAVIS

Eating Healthy on a Budget If you are trying to eat healthy, you may find buying healthy food can be expensive. This can make it difficult to eat well when you’re on a budget.

Fortunately, there are many ways to save money and stick to a healthy, well-balanced diet. Here are a few tips to do just that.

Plan your meals Planning your meals is key when you are trying to save money at the grocery store. Take one day to plan your meals for the week, create a list of needed items and then stick to it. Planning a weekly menu helps reduce waste because you only buy the items you need. Before you go, make sure to take a look at what you already have on hand, preventing you from buying items you don’t need.

Eat at home When you cook at home, you almost always save money. Meal planning can help make cooking at home a habit, too. Some people like to do all the cooking for the week on the weekend, so evening meals are a quick warm up and you are ready to eat. Another benefit to cooking for yourself is that you know exactly what ingredients are in your food, helping you stick to your healthy eating plan.

Make extra This does not mean eat more, but to cook in large portions, which can save you both time and money.

Leftovers can be used for lunch the next day, in other recipes or frozen to be enjoyed on another day.

Leftovers can also make great stews, stir-fries and burritos, which can all be great budget savers.

Purchase whole foods Many foods can be inexpensive and healthier in a less-processed form. For example, a block of cheese costs less than a bag of shredded cheese. Also, whole grains such as brown rice and oats are less expensive than most cereals, most of which are processed, making whole grains more affordable and healthier than many cereals.

Look for sales

If you have favorite products or staples, stock up on them when you see them on sale at the grocery store.

This will save you money on items you will definitely use. Make sure to check the expiration date on these items; if you are unable to use the items before they expire, you end up wasting money. Another way to

save is by purchasing in-season produce. When fruits and vegetables are in season, there is a surplus of product, which helps drive the price down.

There are many ways to eat healthy, even on a budget, including planning your meals, cooking at home and making smart choices at the grocery store. Keep in mind that junk food costs you a lot; poor health comes with medical costs, medications and even reduced work capacity. Even if eating healthy was more expensive (which it doesn’t have to be), then it would still be worth it to invest in your current and future well-being. You really can’t put a price on good health.

If you need assistance with budget planning, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union can help. We offer many free financial education sessions in the Greater Lansing community, and have knowledgeable and helpful employees ready to assist you online and in our branches. Visit msufcu.org/events to find an upcoming seminar near you. ■ Deidre Davis is the chief marketing officer 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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MAKARIC OWNER OF BRITE BITES

BY KYLE DOWLING Bri Makaric is taking a bite out of life.

While it may seem like the third-year Michigan State University student already has a full plate with her studies, Makaric has managed to save a little room for the sweetness of success that comes with dessert by putting her kinesiology major and entrepreneurship and innovations minors to good use as a business owner.

Makaric founded the snack-food company BRITE Bites, where she works full time with three interns from MSU. BRITE Bites sells all-natural treats with a focus on giving people an easy way to get probiotics.

The company name stands for Balance, Real, Integrity, Trust and Energy, which Makaric explained were the concepts that she built her business around.

“I grew up with digestive problems and took probiotics that helped me, but they came in inconvenient forms for on the go or travel. I wanted people like me to be

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able to get probiotic help in better ways. I wanted them in food and snacks,” Makaric said.

Makaric developed and refined the BRITE Bites recipes herself with focus groups and samplings, and the MSU product center helped with the nutritional analysis.

“Probiotics are the live bacteria in your digestive tract that help you digest food and help to keep out bad bacteria. This supports your immune system as well, and with 1 billion CFU (colony-forming units) per serving, it’s comparable to a supplement,” Makaric said.

The bites themselves are little half circles that come in three flavors: original, super and cocoa. All varieties contain chia, flax and pumpkin seeds. The cocoa flavor includes an almond butter base with oats, cacao and dairy-free dark chocolate. The original flavor has organic peanut butter with oats, cinnamon and sea salt.

The super flavor has dates, ginger and turmeric with

cranberries and coconut flakes. All three flavors are dairy-free but not vegan and come in a travel size of two or a bag of eight.

“I wanted diverse flavors that went well with each other,” Makaric said. “They even pair well with other things, like the cocoa goes well with coffee or wine and the super flavor is great before a workout or in the morning.”

BRITE Bites makes all of its treats at the Allen Neighborhood Center’s kitchen in Lansing, where Makaric rents time. All production and packaging are done there too.

Makaric said she hopes to scale up the production of BRITE Bites and reach more out-of-state locales. She’d also like to expand her business with additional BRITE Bite flavors and drinks containing probiotics.

For more information about BRITE Bites and where to buy them, visit britesnacks.com. ■

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IS UNDERSTANDING ANTIBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS

DRIVING YOU BUGGY?

BY DR. SUSAN MAPLES

Do you ever wonder why we live amidst an epidemic of noncommunicable (thought to be lifestylerelated) diseases? What are the root causes of metabolic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and mental illnesses? It’s easy to say it’s what we eat (or don’t eat), how we sleep (or don’t sleep) or how we handle stress. There’s now evidence that our own microbiome may not be as diverse and protective as it should be.

We have 100 trillion bacteria bugs (not to mention fungi and viruses) living on us and in us, 10 times more than the count of all our human cells. They live in four interconnected communities: the mouth, gut, vaginal tract (if you have one) and skin. Some bugs are protective, some harmful and some can go both ways.

Our bodies have an innate longing for microbial diversity — that which comes from regular contact with nature and eating relatively unprocessed foods, like our ancestors did. Oh, and avoiding things that destroy our biome — such as indiscriminate use of antibiotics, regular sugar consumption and chronic

stress. These three have become part of our “modern” societal norm and they’ll take generations to undo.

If you’re asked to take an ANTI-biotic, make sure it’s for a specific bug/reason. It will wipe out a huge community of protective oral/gut biome along with the harmful. To help with gut DYS-biosis, many studies show health benefits from PRO-biotics.

The best evidence seems to be in respiratory tract infections, allergic skin conditions and the prevention or treatment of antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal conditions such as diarrhea. Some probiotic brands/ combinations are great, and some are no better than pixie dust, so choosing a quality probiotic will take guidance.

PRE-biotic is a buzzword that simply represents the dietary components that feed and promote growth of friendly bacteria — mostly vegetable-based fiber (our No. 1 dietary deficiency), which carries phytonutrients of the plants, and Omega 3 fats.

newborn "clean" gut got a good starting microbiome dose from your vaginal secretions and feces. If you are nursing, more from your skin biome too. Vaginal birthed babies have a full microbiota by about 18 months versus C-section babies, 5-7 years. In a healthy society 5-8 percent should be born of C-section, but unfortunately, ours is up to 32-35 percent.

Stay tuned! There is already evidence that administering probiotics to infants can have longlasting effects on reducing allergic conditions, and decreasing risks of behavioral problems later.

My advice for increasing biodiversity of your microbiome? Eat real food (mostly plants), cut the sugar, play outside (eat dirt), avoid antibiotics without cause, take a good daily probiotic and get a dog! ■

A note about children’s gut health: If your kiddo was lucky enough to have had a vaginal birth, his/her

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ADVANCE MEDICAL MASSAGE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED CARE SOLUTIONS Everyday aches and pains can do more than create momentary discomfort. That kink in your back or neck might be creating additional stress that interrupts your ability to sleep, which in turn could impact your performance at work.

It’s small pangs such as these that are often the true root cause of issues that make your overall quality of life deteriorate incidentally. Often, we – and even our trusted physicians – seek out ways to pinpoint the core issue and fail to see the bigger picture or understand how each cog in the machine impacts one another.

A well-oiled machine, or person in this instance, requires care and an acute attention to detail that extends from body to mind.

Everyone’s needs are unique,

but it’s safe to say that mental conditioning is just as important as physical well-being. Both work in tandem to ensure you are operating to your full potential, while remaining pain- and stress-free. Advance Medical Massage in East Lansing understands the importance of this outlook better than most.

“We’re a medical facility that uses medical massage and reflexology to measure each patient’s needs,” said owner Heather Hanton. “We look at everything from a medical maintenance standpoint, instead of just as a spa, to make sure we’re enabling people to take better care of themselves. We have different styles of therapy … and our therapists make recommendations to each patient.”

Advance Medical Massage offers more than your average massage center or spa. With an emphasis on providing medically backed mind-and-body wellness solutions, the facility offers everything from a standard 60-minute massage to specialized head massage and reflexology sessions aimed to relieve and reduce migraines.

Currently, the business has nine certified therapists, each with their own unique specialties and disciplines to ensure that most, if not all, customer needs are met appropriately. They have also exhibited growth with the addition of three large rooms, which will serve as a perfect space for couple massages.

The cost of medical care and insurance requirements prohibit many from seeking out care that extends beyond their immediate needs, making the undertaking of pursuing complete mind-and-body wellness inaccessible in theory. However, the beauty of Advance Medical Massage is that the organization is conscious of these worries and works to ensure its care is accessible to a larger audience.

“With our membership model, we basically want to make sure that people can come in without breaking their budget,” explained Hanton.

“We want to make sure it’s affordable for people to come in and get taken care of. Our membership model ensures patients will be in for multiple visits, and we like this because we want to help create long-term wellness instead of solely catering to patients who just want a luxury experience or a quick fix.”

To learn more about Advance Medical Massage, see the complete list of services and learn how the business can help you achieve mind-andbody wellness, visit advancedmedicalmassage.net. ■ Adam Lansdell is currently the communications specialist, team lead at M3 Group of Lansing. A Grand Valley State University alumnus with passion for all things creative it comes as no surprise that he’s also a musician, gamer, movie buff and graphic designer.

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Of course, the key to being able to openly discuss and solve issues is the foundational piece of creating a culture of trust and accountability. This also aligns with the foundation of Patrick Lencioni’s model “The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.”

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The Level 10 meeting is a timed agenda with set agenda items. It is 90 minutes long with 60 of those minutes devoted to discussing and solving the most pressing issues from the prior developed issues list. There is pre-work required so that the time together is efficient and yields results. The author suggested the leadership team gather weekly for this type of meeting.

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How many of you have sat through meeting after meeting discussing the same issues that never get resolved? I have heard this lament from coaching clients for years now. The newest catchphrase in running productive meetings is Level 10 meetings.

The phrase comes from the hot business book “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman. This book provides a feast of ideas for running a business and can be applied to running a division or a department.

The book lays out a powerful and practical system called EOS – Entrepreneurial Operating System – for running an organization including visioning tools, getting the right people in the right seats on the team, creating scoreboards to track data and solving issues.

In the chapter on issues, the author writes, “Problems are like mushrooms: When it’s dark and rainy, they multiply. Under bright light, they diminish.” He acknowledged that it is human nature to put off making a hard decision, yet our ability to succeed is

Several companies in the Lansing region are using EOS to transform their business or departments. I would encourage anyone in a leadership role to read “Traction” and shift current so-so meetings to Level 10 meetings. Imagine what the region could be if we were all humming at this high level of productivity. ■ Susan Combs, MBA and professional certified coach, works with clients to enhance their leadership and communication skills. Combs manages four corporate mentor programs, the ATHENA WIN Executive Connections groups and the Leadership Lansing program. For more info visit SusanCombsCoaching.com info.

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Gift of Gab McCoy entertains on the airwaves at WITL

BY ALICIA FINCH

Chances are if you’ve been to any country music event in the Lansing area you’ve likely seen, heard or know of Stephanie McCoy, the morning show co-host of Lansing’s WITL-FM 100.7. Since 2002, McCoy and co-host “Banana” Don have helped many in the area set their tone for the day with a few laughs and plenty of witty banter.

When talking about one of her favorite things the station does for the community, McCoy explained that every year the station participates in the Toys for Tots drive where WITL opens its doors to listeners and anyone who wants to participate.

“Throughout the years, there’s a lot of celebrities I have met, but I’ve been here for so long that for me it’s meeting families where literally you’re reading and announcing their birthdays when they turned 1 year old, and now they’re 18 or 20,” McCoy explained. “It’s fun to meet the families and grow

Growing up with dreams of following in her parents’ footsteps of being a schoolteacher, McCoy was offended when they disclosed to her that she did not have the patience to be a teacher. It wasn’t until her senior year in high school when she had a conversation with a schoolmate when she was told she should do something that required her to talk for a living. After wondering what kind of job that was, her friend went home and asked his dad who did the color sports commentating for the local radio station. The father contacted the local station program director, who reached out to McCoy – and the rest is history.

“It was neat, too, because I was just a senior in high school when I was just starting it and then I went to the local college there and transferred, so I was one of the cooler people because I worked for the radio station,” McCoy said. “That’s how I chose this course.”

Working at a country radio station, McCoy has had the pleasure of meeting legendary artists like Garth Brooks and even non-country music celebrities. She loves country and is a fan of any genre of music that tells a story. She is not afraid to voice her love for the soft-rock duo Air Supply, who she is sure to go see perform when they are in the area.

McCoy has been a part of the WITL family since first coming to the station in November 1997 from Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she hosted a daytime show.

“I used to enjoy sleeping in,” McCoy explained.

“Twenty-one years later, my alarm still goes off bright and early in the morning, and I still push snooze, every morning.”

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We have a great time every morning,” Don explained. “It’ll be a bittersweet day when the mothership shows up again, and I have to go home.

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COVER STORY up with the families at the same time. They come to events yearly, and we get to catch up. It’s the bond with the listeners and the kids.”

Another memorable meet-up McCoy will always be grateful for is encountering the love of her life, husband Chris Tyler. They both started at the station around the same time. After deciding that they were both pretty cool, they started a relationship. Now they are both proud parents of their collegiate son, who attends McCoy’s alma mater at Western Michigan University.

When it comes to family time at the McCoys, the couple loves to travel and visit different stadiums, seeing a movie in theaters and, of course, cheering on their favorite sports teams like the Detroit Tigers. Another favorite is watching cooking and baking shows. Her most recent discovery, “Nailed It!” on Netflix, has quickly become a favorite along with “Worst Cooks in America” and the “Kids Baking Championship.”

The local foodie loves steak, sushi, Italian and a nice cold beer or cocktail.

So, it’s no surprise she loves visiting local restaurants. A few of McCoy’s favorites include the English Inn, Sansu Sushi, Texas Roadhouse and Tomato Brothers.

When asked to describe herself as a food, McCoy replied, “Pizza (Hawaiian), because you know what you’re getting as a standard and somedays you can add a little extra – but never any onions!” ■ Alicia Finch is a journalism graduate of the University of Akron and is now residing in Mason. When not playing with her yorkie poo, she enjoys her coral reef tank and all things fitness related.

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Rinse the iceberg lettuce, chop into bite-size pieces and pat dry. Cover the bottom of a trifle bowl with the lettuce. For the next layer, spread the chopped celery evenly. Continue with the chopped green onions, baby sweet peas and water chestnuts (place flat and don’t overlap). In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sugar together with a small spoon until smooth. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the water chestnuts and then sprinkle the cheese evenly on top and end with the bacon bits. Cover with plastic wrap for a minimum of 12 hours. Right before serving, place cherry tomatoes on top (if desired) and then mix well with a large spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 8-10 servings. Store covered in the fridge. You can also make this salad in a 9-by-13-inch glass pan. ■

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Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month Educating, Advocating, & Spreading Awareness

Brain injury is often referred to as an “invisible” injury or disability since the effects of the injury are not always visible or immediately evident. However, to anyone who has suffered a brain injury, or to those that care about someone who has, the effects of brain injury are complex and can pervade many aspects of the individual’s life. Brain injury can be difficult to understand, the symptoms can be significant, and the rehabilitation process can be extensive.

We are proud to join brain injury survivors, caregivers, and supporters in celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month. For decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has led a nationwide public awareness campaign during the month of March to de-stigmatize brain injury through outreach and education.

According to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI), in Michigan alone, 58,500 people sustain a brain injury each year. The truth is that no one plans for a brain injury, but brain injuries can happen to anyone, at any time. Please join us this month as we spread awareness and educate others on the definition of brain injury, its causes, and where to seek proper rehabilitative care.

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Just as there are no two people alike, no two brain injuries are the same. An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that has occurred after birth; these injuries are not a result of heredity, nor are they congenital or degenerative. There are two types of acquired brain injuries, non-traumatic and traumatic.

A non-traumatic brain injury is caused by damage to the brain by internal factors, such as lack of oxygen, exposure to toxins, pressure from a tumor, and so on. A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain that is caused by an outside force or impact that is sudden and damaging.

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Following a brain injury, it is imperative to receive the proper rehabilitative care. Brain injury survivors can experience an array of cognitive, physical, and emotional/behavioral challenges.

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The goal of brain injury rehabilitation is to maximize function and encourage survivors to achieve their fullest potential. Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center brings together a team of experts from the following disciplines including physiatry, psychiatry, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, recreational therapy, rehabilitation nursing, vocational, and more in order to tailor a care plan to the needs of each survivor. The rehabilitation journey begins with a thorough assessment to identify the individual’s exact needs and goals. At Origami, survivors and their support systems are an essential part of the interdisciplinary team and the rehabilitation journey.

It is important that brain injury survivors and caregivers know they are not alone on this journey.

If you have a question about brain injury or if you are interested in learning more about brain injury rehabilitation, please visit our website at OrigamiRehab.org or call us at 517-336-6060.

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EVENTS MARCH 1 Free Lunch Friday at Kellie’s Consignments Free Lunch Friday is the first Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pass out your business cards, shop the sales and enjoy lunch. Please RSVP to let them know how much food to prepare. The event is on Eventbrite. Visit kelliesconsignments.com for information.

MARCH 7 Grassroots Philosophy Reading philosophy can be a bit dry — so adding alcohol and discussion can make learning more enjoyable. Come meet interesting people, talk about the big questions and share your thoughts on difficult questions like the meaning of life and how to live well during the weekly gathering of Grassroots Philosophy.

The group holds diverse discussions on anything and everything from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kelly’s Downtown, 220 S. Washington St. in Lansing. Visit grassrootsphilosophy.org/about/ for information.

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plots and hunting strategy. Watch the world-famous Byron Ferguson perform unthinkable shots, then test your own skills at one of the shooting ranges.

Aside from all the exhibitors, there will be many special displays catering to hunters of all ages. Visit fieldandstreamexpo.com for more information.

See demonstrations of how maple sap has been collected and made into delightfully sweet syrup throughout the ages. Visit mynaturecenter.org for information.

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Michigan Horse Expo The Michigan Horse Expo is one of the top three-day horse expos in the country. It is held at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. The International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show (Michigan Horse Expo) has been going strong since 1984. Visit michiganhorseexpo.org for more information.

MARCH 14-17 Lansing Home & Garden Show The strongest home and garden show in mid-Michigan fills the Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing. Incredible gardens, landscaping projects, a flower show and four free seminar stages surround hundreds of exhibits featuring construction, remodeling, kitchens and baths, retail garden centers, pools and spas, and home services. Visit showspan.com/LHG/ home/dates-times-admission/#/select for information.

Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo

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The expo features a variety of hunting exhibitors offering products and services unlike any other outdoor show. Get information on habitat improvement, food

Come celebrate the uniquely North American tradition of making maple syrup at the Fenner Nature Center.

Maple Syrup Festival

MARCH 22 Join the Impression 5 Science Center for its monthly sensory-friendly Science Center Fridays from 5:307:30 p.m. Enjoy the science center during special hours with limited guests, sensory rooms, quiet spaces and select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents and lighting stimuli. Visit impression5.org for more information and to RSVP.

MARCH 23 Run for the House Step into spring on a running foot. The 2019 Run for the House will be filled with a great day of fun. Visit runsignup.com/Race/MI/Okemos/ RunfortheHouseMichigan for more information about this event.

MARCH 26 Forks & Corks Enjoy wines from around the world at this upscale foodand-wine pairing showcasing Lansing’s best restaurants.

The event will be held at Cooley Law School Stadium, where each suite will have a different food and wine.

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MY COMMUNITY ARTSPACE LOVE FEST 2019

Eastside ARTSpace partnered with The Fledge for a celebration of love and community Feb. 2 featuring local artisans at a pop-up market, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Attendees were also invited to bring items like gloves, socks, hats and nonperishable goods to donate as an entry fee. Photo credit to Sarah Pierce of 517 Living Community. ■ PHOTOS PROVIDED

Donations were accepted as entry to help the homeless

The event took place at The Fledge

Art for sale by local artists and crafters

Habbibi dancers performed at the event

ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT KICKOFF Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s 12th annual Art Exhibit kicked off with a VIP night for students, parents and teachers from participating schools at MSUFCU headquarters Jan.23. Student art was on display throughout the month of February. The winning piece of art, as determined by a panel of judges, will be seen on a billboard in the Lansing area. ■ PHOTOS PROVIDED

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LAURA CONTU Diane Wallas joined Michigan State University Federal Credit Union more than 20 years ago as a mortgage processor, and later was promoted to her current role, mortgage manager.

Wallas works closely with two other managers, whom together lead a team of nearly 40 professionals that are responsible for helping members achieve their home ownership dreams.

Wallas oversees the processing of residential mortgage lending for primary, vacation and investment properties. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University, and enjoys volunteering at her church and her children’s schools.

As administrator of Robinwood Landing Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, Marie Lynn Weiland is an advocate for those living with dementia and their family members. Her years of experience in senior health and wellness bring a depth of commitment to her work that invigorates the Robinwood Landing team. Her ability to connect and engage with those around her make Weiland an invaluable team member. Her servant’s heart and attention to detail ensure the community is a place of warmth, creativity and passion. Weiland puts her best foot forward in each endeavor she encounters. At home, she enjoys spending time with family and cheering for Michigan State University sports teams.

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MEGAN FLEMING Megan Fleming is an Account Executive at M3 Group representing the Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle, Greater Lansing Business Monthly and Ing Magazine. She graduated with a B.A. in advertising from Michigan State University in 2011. With over five years of experience working as an account executive across different fields, working with clients is what she enjoys the most. While out and about, you may see Fleming at varying networking events including Connections & Coffee, Chamber events and other luncheons.

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LAURA DONNELLY FAUSSIÉ Laura Donnelly Faussié is an attorney with the law firm Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap; she specializes in commercial, real estate and banking litigation, and related transactional and appellate work. Before joining the Fraser law firm, she ran a boutique-style commercial law firm for 20 years with a law partner in downtown Detroit. In 2016, they merged their practice into Fraser Trebilcock, where she continues her practice at the firm’s Detroit office. Faussié is a co-author in legal publications; she is also a member of the Business Law, Litigation and Real Property Law sections of the State Bar. For 15 straight years, Faussié has received an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale Hubbell; the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards.

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Dr. Susan Maples is a 30-year clinician who leads a total health and dental care practice in Holt, Michigan. She is one of the Top 25 Women in U.S. dentistry and also one of the Top 8 Innovators in Dentistry, according to Dental Products Report.

Dr. Maples is co-author of "Blabber Mouth, 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You To Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life" and is the co-investigator for an award-winning study on the detection of diabetes in the dental office.

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TRACY PADOT, CTA Tracy Padot is vice president of marketing communications for the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB).

She has worked in the marketing and communications field for more than 20 years, with the last 18 years at the GLCVB. During Padot’s tenure, the GLCVB marketing department has earned awards for its programs and services from the Public Relations Society of America, North American Travel Journalists Association and the Michigan Society of Association Executives.

A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Padot is a certified tourism ambassador and lecturer on the hospitality and tourism industry. She also oversees strategic planning, media relations, brand management, digital strategy and advertising.

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