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22 Local Women

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10 Queen on the Road 11 Feature: Breast Cancer 13 Entertainment Alley 14 Financial Facts

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Storytelling as a form of inspiration Everyone has a story. At our publication, we wholeheartedly believe it’s our job — dare I say mission – to find interesting women in our community and share the tales of their lives. It isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, most women are not quick to toot their own horns or try and get recognized for their most deserving accomplishments.

I try to remind those that want to stay out of the spotlight that their particular story could have a major impact on someone else’s life. In fact, it could be a part of your history that you didn’t think mattered that much that makes the biggest difference.

I recently met with a new dynamic entrepreneurial duo that is starting a new business. As we spoke, I recalled how my company began and the stresses and difficulties that went along with the journey.

The next time we met, one of the women talked about how my story inspired her. She has a young family and worried that her ability to take on so much would be too challenging - my path also

began when my children were small and I also worked a time consuming, full-time job.

My story was able to give this young woman the ability to see how this was possible. Her perspective had changed. It gave me a great deal of happiness that I was able to help – even a little – in her journey. I am particularly fascinated by Dianne Holman’s story. I think she’s the way of the future.

She has had multiple careers and keeps following her passion wherever it takes her.

Her love of education and the ability to chase after something different to suit her life is remarkable.

Dianne used her love of science and cleaning products to develop multiple business ventures.

From a service enterprise that allows other companies to test products to developing her own products including nail polish remover and vodka, she doesn’t let traditional ideas stop her progress.

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I’m also inspired by the work of Cindie Alwood at the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. She works tirelessly to support women in our community. We had nearly 130 women come out to the CAWLM Lady Classic Golf Outing in September to do the same. Thanks to everyone who participated and also to our sponsors including Independent Bank, General Motors, MSUFCU, Shaheen Chevrolet and many more.

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ALLIANCE OB/GYN TO BEGIN OFFERING CENTERINGPREGNANCY “Women tend to enjoy being around other women going through a similar experience. Centering moms create lasting friendships and are a wonderful resource to each other during a very exciting but also stressful time in their lives,” said Dawn Ellis, public relations and digital media specialist for Alliance. “Of course, we will continue to offer traditional OB appointments for patients that prefer traditional. Alliance strives to be the premier Ob/Gyn practice in mid-Michigan and we feel that letting our OB patients choose the prenatal care that works best for them helps us to reach that goal.”

Alliance Obstetrics & Gynecology will soon be offering CenteringPregnancy prenatal care for obstetrical patients as an alternative to traditional prenatal appointments. The first Centering groups will take place in early November. Alliance is the first privately owned Ob/Gyn office in the greater Lansing area to offer CenteringPregnancy.

CenteringPregnancy is prenantal care combined with pregnancy and childbirth education and includes a traditional health check-up with additional time and attention in a group setting. Patients will meet with a healthcare provider and other women who are due around the same time for 10 sessions throughout their pregnancy. Centering combines health assessment, interactive learning and relationship building to help introduce and support healthy behaviors. Groups include discussion, activities and time for sharing in a relaxed and fun setting.

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AL!VE CAFÉ BECOMES LOCALLY OWNED FRANCHISE E&M Food Services, Inc., has purchased the franchise rights to NOURISH by The Big Salad, operated within AL!VE. The transition from a corporately-owned entity to a franchise location took effect on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

E&M Food Services, Inc., is owned by Charlotte residents, Eric and Morene McGill, who also operate a CrossFit business in MOVE, the fitness center at AL!VE. “This was an opportunity we couldn’t turn down,” Morene McGill said. “We love what AL!VE brings to our community – where we live and work. We want to support its efforts to transform the personal well-being of those who discover its services.

NOURISH is an important part of its operations and we are dedicated to the café’s long-term success.”

The Big Salad, based in eastern Michigan, offers more than 17 million salad combinations, as well as fresh sandwich and soup options. It joined AL!VE in October 2014 and expanded its menu in the Charlotte location with smoothies and specialty coffees, and made “grab ‘n’ go” items available during off-peak times. The café has been operated

directly by The Big Salad president and CEO, John Bornoty. However as The Big Salad continues to expand in the U.S., it is changing its business model from corporate ownership to a franchise system.

All current employees will remain part of the NOURISH team as ownership transitions.

NOURISH by The Big Salad employs approximately 10 team members. Current hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Grab ‘n’ go items are available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturdays. It is closed Sundays.

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ROADTRIP TO RECOVERY After her son’s battle with cancer, Pamela Miklavcic realized that the community at-large needed to do better on behalf of families with sick children.

Inspired, Miklavcic knew that more could be done to make those hard times a little easier on families like her own. She decided to do something about it – and now as the Founder and Director of The Davies Project – she and the rest of her organization does just that, every day.

The Lansing-based organization offers “nonmedical care” to families in need, with an entirely new approach. The Davies Project is the first of its kind in the U.S, offering transportation to and from appointments for area families with sick children.

Working with local physicians, The Davies Project is a referral-based service for its patients.

Volunteers are the driving force behind The Davies Project — no pun intended. They play an essential role in creating exceptional experiences for individuals that receive rides from the nonprofit.

Volunteers undergo an extensive background check, application process and special training to help them be empathetic to the multitude of medical cases they may be assisting with; along with diversity and cultural adaptation.

“Our drivers play a phenomenal role in the lives of the families we serve,” said Miklavcic. “The most important thing they accomplish is breaking through the isolation. Many kids and their parents are trapped by the sickness. A touch with someone in community makes a world of difference.”

Miklavcic acknowledged that in the city of Lansing alone, 70 percent of individuals are paying for

The Davies Project provided some 280 round-trip rides to and from appointments. Their network of care stretches across mid-Michigan from Dewitt to Mason and Grand Ledge to Williamston.

The Davies Project currently has close to 30 drivers, but is always looking for more. Annually, the group provides care for nearly 60 families.

“Physicians we work with are encouraging us to expand, and we’re doing our best to do just that,” said Miklavcic. “There are so many families outside of our perimeter that need a lot of help.”

The Davie’s Project Family and Volunteer Drivers Celebration Picnic held on April 24, 2016 at Marshall Park of Lansing, supported by New World Flood’s Battlefield Brawl Flag Football Tournament.

So far, The Davies Project, on track to providing 500 rides, has nearly doubled the number of round-trip rides in 2016 – in comparison to 2015, when they provided around 280 rides.

additional specialized health services and 60 percent of scheduled appointments go unattended. These missed appointments are a huge consideration for families with sick children, and those who may be on a tight budget, as well as an implication for the recruitment of healthcare professionals in the area.

“We’re still learning about what infrastructure is needed to provide for larger areas and what challenges might come along. We want to insure that other communities can be self-sufficient with their own efforts,” said Miklavcic. “We need to remind ourselves that each child is part of Lansing’s future. We need to strengthen these families and their children to keep them intact.”

“New doctors need to see Lansing as a place of opportunity, where they can see patients and acquire positive finances,” said Miklavcic. “It’s important for the local economy to reduce these missed appointments, as it is not only essential in terms of dollars, but also better guarantees that these kids are getting the medical attention they need right away.”

Having been initially founded in June 2012, December 2015 marked The Davies Project’s first ride and they’ve been going strong ever since. In 2015,

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Scoopy Doo’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream has been a staple of the DeWitt community for more than a decade, serving up delicious treats for all ages. In recent years, the business has undergone multiple changes in ownership and is now led by current owner, Becky Hayes. This new investment marks the next chapter in Hayes’ life, having been a stay-athome mom for a number of years. When it became time to rejoin the workforce, Hayes knew that it would be easier said than done.

“I’d been a stay-at-home mom for 17 years,” said Hayes. “It was time to get back to work and I came to the realization that my college degree and experiences had become obsolete. I didn’t want to enter the market and compete against younger applicants, some close to the age of my oldest daughter and her friends. I decided being a business owner was my best option and I’m so glad I made that decision.”

Along with the empowerment that comes with owning her own business, Scoopy Doo’s fulfills another passion of Hayes’ – community involvement.

Hayes has been an integral member of the DeWitt community for quite some time, being the area manager for the Girl Scouts of DeWitt for 14 years.

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“It was a natural transition in many ways; going from volunteer to business owner,” explained Hayes.

“I think it’s mostly about being a great role model for the 300 plus girl scouts in DeWitt. To show them that there is no limit and that they can accomplish anything – such as owning their own business.”

“Outside of making money, I’d like to use the ice cream shop as a way to get my daughters through college and put me on track to retire.” said Hayes.

“I haven’t had an income in some time, so this sense of empowerment has been inspiring for me to keep pushing toward my dreams.”

Hayes expressed her pleasure with the impact Scoopy Doo’s has, not only on her girl scouts, but the opportunity it provides for area youth.

Scoopy Doo’s primary workforce is comprised of DeWitt High School students. These young minds are not only laborers, but integral innovators for the business.

At the end of the day, Hayes knows that her business holds a bigger purpose, and her ability to impact the community while reaching her personal goals makes the work that much more rewarding.

The accomplishments of being self-made is almost as sweet as the ice cream.

“The kids I’ve hired have a big role in the success of Scoopy Doo’s. All of us have learned together.

I’m new to owning a business so they’ve been right there beside me learning how to schedule shifts, cover shifts and much more,” said Hayes. “The kids help me tackle issues and are really innovative and creative when it comes to problem solving.”

As a business owner, Hayes feels empowered by the success of her business and hopes it will catapult her toward achieving her personal goals.

Scoopy Doo’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream will close its doors for the season on Dec. 4 and will reopen in April. Hayes plans to use this off time to reflect on the previous year and bring back Scoopy Doo’s stronger than ever in 2017.

Adam Lansdell is an Alumni of Grand Valley State University, and currently a Communication Specialist with M3 Group of Lansing. With a passionate 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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Adams graduated from LCC with an associate’s degree in international studies and later graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in clinical science. She joined the Navy in 2007 at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, then relocated to Florida where she completed her schooling for the Navy.

Her first command was in Hawaii where she flew on the P-3 Orion.

She was deployed to the Middle East twice and supported Japan during the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear accident. She eventually moved to Patuxent River where she is currently stationed.

“What I do now is test equipment that will work with the war fighting fleet, ensure that it works and does what it needs to do,” said Adams. “I listen for submarines in an airplane and we try to find bad guys.”

The Navy branch of the military is commonly associated with protecting the seas versus land and air, but that is not always the case.

“I’ve never been on a ship my entire life,” she said. “The plane that I fly in can’t land on aircraft carriers easily so I’ve only toured a battleship from WWII and that was the closest I’ve gotten to a ship.”

A “normal workday” is far from routine for Adams.

“It’s not a 9 to 5 job, definitely not,” she said. “It can be as early as 3 in the morning or as late as 10 at night when we start our work.”

Throughout the shift she prepares and takes off for flight to complete the missions that are required for testing and evaluation. Afterward, the

PETTY OFFICER CHRISTINE ADAMS issues are noted and written down so the companies supplying the equipment know what they need to work on, according to Adams.

Her favorite part of the job is the travel and culture she has the opportunity to witness. Her two favorite places she has visited to date are Singapore and Central America.

“When I was [in Singapore], the whole place smelled like orchids,” she said.

“In Central America we had some time off. We went to an orphanage, like a school, and we gave out school supplies and toys. To see the happiness on their faces is very memorable.”

One piece of advice Adams has to offer to anyone attempting to reach their goals is to never give up, because “working hard is not really just a phrase.”

“There are going to be good days and there are going to be bad days, but when you put in the work it pays off,” Adams said.

She enjoys the work that she does and the life she lives and would not change her past or current career path for anything.

“It’s a fun career. There’s not many women in it. I wish there were more.

Sometimes I think it can be a little intimidating. But I absolutely love it.”

Alexandria is an intern with M3 Group. She is currently a senior studying magazine journalism at Kent State University.

When she isn’t working or volunteering with her sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma, she’s cuddled up with a good book or out seeing the latest new movie.

Falling back home

Every fall, my psyche runs back through time then stops and waits expectantly at the locked door of my 1960s childhood.

Beyond the door is a blazing autumn where my parents are alive, where the tempo of a Saturday is set by the scrape-scrape rhythm of rakes and not the overflowing weekend schedules of harried parents and anxious kids.

The aroma of burning leaves floats heavy on crisp air. Burning is still what people do with raked leaves, because it seems practical, they love the scent and they haven’t yet learned it’s unhealthful.

And Halloween - oh, don’t get me started on Halloween. On Halloween we children wear our costumes to school where we are then womanhandled by an all-female brigade of teachers into squirmy, happy, hyperactive lines and paraded through the neighborhood. Stay-at-home wives and mothers, preschoolers and old people wave at us from windows and doorsteps.

Of course there’s always a certain amount of identity crisis on Halloween. If I don a devil mask and my mother laughs, “I always said you were a little devil,” I wonder what that says about me.

One year I am Donald Duck and, since I am too small to trick-or-treat alone, my father holds my hand and off we go. My mother is passing out treats and my brothers are trick-or-treating with friends.

It’s hard to see with the mask and my father helps me up the mile-high steps of a house and onto the front porch where a neighbor stands with a bowlful of candy.

“Why who could this be?” asks the neighbor, knowing full well who it is.

“Don’t tell her who you are, T.C.” my father stage — whispers, as though my part in this exchange requires careful coaching. At no point does it occur to me that he’s just blown my cover by using my nickname, the one by which everyone in the neighborhood knows me.

My four-year-old conscience is instantly rattled.

Should I be polite and tell the neighbor who I am or risk rudeness by listening to my father?

“My goodness!” she gasps. “Could it really be Donald Duck standing at my door? The Donald Duck? Why, that would be such an honor!”

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Hesitantly, my hand moves to the chin of my mask and starts to nudge it up. I prepare to break the truth to her that I’m not really a celebrity, I’m . . .

“T.C., no!”

“But really, now I have to know!”

Why can’t these grownups agree? I can’t stand the pressure. I shove the mask to the top of my head so that now it is a Donald Duck cap. I cry out, “It’s me, T.C.!”

When the neighbor and my father are delighted with my response, I am proud of myself for making the right call in such a pressure-cooker situation.

And then my father walks me home where my mother is waiting. My brothers burst in with their candy.

Now those are a couple of little devils.

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

Read her blog at ChippedDemitasse.BlogSpot.com, contact her at paronin1@gmail.com and follow her on Twitter @taronin.

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am haunted by hops. I attended my first Oktoberfest in 1974, and I am not sure what was scarier — my new surroundings or the fact I was forced to drink beer at the legal age of 14. In Germany, the drinking age for beer is 14 and hard liquor is 16. It is one of the first things you learn as a teenager upon deplaning in Frankfurt for the first time. And the all-important fact that “ausfahrt” has nothing to do with flatulence – it means “exit” in German. You don’t want to get those two mixed up.

And you better love beer. One of the traditions of “Army brathood” in Stuttgart in the 70’s was to take the “new kid” to Oktoberfest and make ‘em chug their first liter of Dinkelacker. Whatever beer was not finished, ended up on your head.

If you have never been the new kid on an Army base, you might walk away from a beer challenge, but brats learn from a very young age to run head first into a fire, despite the pain of burning. There was only one thing more frightening than your friends calling you a sissy - for your father to come home, decked out in full military uniform, and calling you something much worse.

A good beer “bullying” was the least painful way a military brat learned the hierarchy of Robinson Barracks. At “RB,” you were as important as how much beer you could drink and what the stripes your father or mother wore on their sleeve. Fortunately for me — or maybe not — my father was an officer, meaning we lived on King’s Row, high atop the hill looking over the valley where all the officer’s children lived. I could also chug beer just enough to keep the older kids – those who had been there more than a year – from kicking my ass.

Dinkelacker-Schwaben Brau made us tough. Not a bad thing, when you think about what we faced each day – navigating a new language and economy. We rode the STRAUSSE, put mayo on our french fries like the Germans, drank bitter wine, road trains through Europe, physically fought off the Greeks and a Spanish man, and oh yeah, a crazy French woman on the Fourth of July, who did not like my rendition of the national anthem.

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Coke was too expensive so we drank beer and ate cheese. Like the vagabonds we were, we carried our luggage and backpacks across the world, looking for acceptance, permanence and love. And along the way, we visited all the beers the world had to offer. Sadly, I am gluten-free now, probably the result of too many liters in my teens, but I still dream in pale ale. And once in a while, on a slow amber morning, I can still taste hops on my tongue, and see my friends — all sittin’ round — yelling Prost!

Lisa Allen Kost was bitten by the travel bug at an early age. Growing up an “Army Brat” she has lived abroad and is always eager to book her next trip — no matter the destination. When she is not traveling, Allen-Kost calls Okemos home and is a commercial realtor with CBRE|Martin. Her favorite travel companions are her husband, Jim and their children.

FEATURE

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Affordable breast cancer care is now within reach Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU is funded through a grant provided by Komen Mid-Michigan. Komen Mid-Michigan is a local nonprofit organization that is dedicated to combating breast cancer. A large percentage of the organization’s proceeds go toward programs and funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education, screenings, diagnostics and survivorship programs for underserved men and women in mid-Michigan.

Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU makes it easy to get the care and attention needed. The team is invested in each patient and has personal reasons to attack this life-changing disease head on.

“We are trying to get the word out that women don’t have to go through this alone, or not get the care they need. That is what Komen is doing too,” Vondrasek said. “They do events and fundraising to raise money and the local dollars raised stay in the community and go to causes like ours through grants and support. I know the team works tirelessly fighting for the cure and we’re together in that.”

“Everyone that is on the team here leading this initiative has personal reasons for supporting this cause,” said Jill Vondrasek, marketing and communications director for the College of Nursing at MSU. “My husband’s mother carried the BRCA gene that can be passed down to children and grandchildren and she took that very personally.

That is a lot of why I do what I do, because I saw what it could do to a family.”

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But luckily, Lansing area community members don’t have to face these problems alone. Komen MidMichigan and Pink Impact Breast Care at Michigan State University (MSU) have teamed up to provide essential screening and diagnostic services to women and men who otherwise could not afford it.

Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU received the grant in April 2016 from Komen Mid-Michigan and has already made quite an impact in the community. They have cared for 129 new patients, provided 279 diagnostic tests and provided 123 follow-up appointments,

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allowing men and women in the area to receive the care they need without sacrificing care due to cost.

“I think it is so important to seek care and work to catch this early. Through the grant, we have seen women that have had a lump but may not be able to afford the care needed. They don’t know what to do or where to go and they will ignore it. By the time they can go and get the testing they need, it may make the treatment more difficult,” Vondrasek said.

Both Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU and Komen Mid-Michigan advocate for the cause and encourage women to be diligent in knowing their bodies and conducting monthly self-exams. Both organizations also encourage women and men that may feel they need additional testing to reach out for help and find options that work for them.

Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU is currently accepting new patients. Call (517) 267-2460 to find out if you qualify. For more information, email Pink.Impact@ hc.msu.edu or visit Pink Impact Breast Care at MSU on Facebook.

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.

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Celebrity designed interior furnishings

BY TAYLOR KELSAW I love home furnishing interior designs and my passion for it went to a new level when I discovered well-known architecture aficionado Brad Pitt had debuted a line of Art Deco-style furniture in partnership with American furniture maker Pollaro back in 2012. Pitt-Pollaro, in limited quantities in the U.S., designed armchairs, side tables, dining tables, a bed and case goods as part of the collection.

Sophisticated and sleek in design, standouts include a patent leather armchair, tables with twisting geometrical metal legs and a marble bathtub for two!

Sofia Vergara’s furniture can also be found in Rooms to Go, which includes pieces for the living room, bedroom and dining room. Her collection can best be described as a sleek and modern aesthetic with a bit of pattern here and there.

Probably best-known as Kelly Kapowski from “Saved by the Bell,” actress Tiffani Thiessen launched PetitNest; this modern nursery furniture brand was created with designer Lonni Paul, a one-time contestant on “HGTV Design Star.”

The line includes cribs, dressers, changing stations and gliders.

Supermodel and the widow of rock star David Bowie, Iman, known for her Iman Cosmetics, now has dived full force into the interiors world with a line of exotic fabrics for Calico. The line can be found in drapery, bedding, pillows, upholstery and more. The fabric collection includes geometric prints, florals, ikats, paisleys and botanicals.

Cindy Crawford has long had a line of furniture that has been carried in megastore Rooms to Go and the collection includes living room, bedroom, dining room designs and classic stand-alone pieces.

Recording artist, actress, fashion designer and former reality star Jessica Simpson debuted a bedding collection for Bed Bath & Beyond. The line includes feminine comforter sets and throw pillows.

Reality TV’s Lauren Conrad has a feminine bedding collection at Kohl’s, LC Lauren Conrad, beautifully designed for a young girl’s room. Conrad also owns The Little Market, which sells beautiful lifestyle accents, home décor and fashion accessories.

This takes her over $1billion dollar fashion-house empire into a new direction.

The Kathy Ireland collection was one of the featured prizes I produced as an award on the game show “Wheel of Fortune” years ago. Humble beginnings for Ireland as a designer begin when she started a line of socks made with Kmart that led to a clothing line, which eventually evolved into a brand marketing company.

Lastly, LeBron James’ home line, wittingly dubbed “The Home Court,” basketball superstar James teamed up with American Signature to launch a home furnishing line targeted to children. At least he stayed true to his roots – the line features basketballthemed items, including desks, dressers and beds.

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FINANCIALFACTS

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FINANCES EXPLAINED Personal loans go by many names and fit many needs. Unlike loans that are designated for specific purposes (e.g., auto loans and home loans), personal loans can finance anything from vacations to professional wardrobe expenses and debt consolidation. With such a wide range of purposes, how can you tell if a personal loan is the right fit for your financial needs? Let’s explore this type of loan.

the necessary funds for moving expenses and are hesitant to take that money out of your emergency savings account. A personal loan could be the perfect option, offering small monthly payments that you could pay back in a shorter amount of time because the loan is not for a large amount.

WHAT IS A PERSONAL LOAN? It’s more of a general loan. While auto loans are specifically for vehicles, personal loans don’t have a specific item that they finance. Rather, they help borrowers in need of different payment options for items that might not be as common as purchasing a vehicle, such as paying for a vacation, class ring or moving expenses.

CAN YOU USE PERSONAL LOANS INSTEAD OF HOME OR AUTO LOANS? It depends. Because personal loan amounts are typically much smaller than the cost of a house or vehicle, they are not commonly used to purchase these big-ticket items. Additionally, personal loans often have higher interest rates due to the lack of collateral and the associated higher risk. That doesn’t mean you wouldn’t be able to finance home repairs or even purchase a used vehicle with a personal loan, but we do recommend performing a cost analysis before committing. For example: if you

HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT? Personal loans are not secured by collateral. This means that if a borrower falls behind on his or her loan payments, there is nothing to collect. Vehicles, for example, are used as collateral on auto loans. If payments are not made on an auto loan, the vehicle is repossessed. Because personal loans are not secured by collateral, they are often approved for smaller dollar amounts. Let’s say you are short of

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are purchasing a used vehicle for $5,000, you might consider opting for a personal loan. Even though the interest rate will likely be higher, you could opt for a more economical insurance option, whereas auto loans often require the addition of full coverage on a vehicle should any damages incur that would affect the value of the vehicle. Depending on the amount of interest that will accrue on the loan, it could be less than what you would have to pay in insurance fees.

As with any type of loan, it all boils down to you and your budget’s needs. Your local credit union would be happy to review these options with you and find what will serve you best financially.

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.

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FINDING A LIFESTYLE THAT WORKS FOR YOU

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If you are following my articles in CAWLM you know that I’m working on completing a list of ten goals for 2016 – all of which are centered on friends, family and community. One goal I specifically wanted to accomplish this year was the chance to participate in a walkathon — mainly because of the opportunity I would have to help bring awareness to a cause that is important to those that are close to me. With this goal in mind, I was extremely excited to receive an invitation to participate in a walk to support Down Syndrome — a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an additional chromosome. What made this walk special for me is that I have a personal relationship with an amazing young lady with Down Syndrome: my friend, Katie Duffy.

Katie can best be described as an energetic, fun-loving little girl that’s full of personality and spunk. While she is 10 years of age, she has the boldness of a professional wrestler. I first met Katie at a holiday party hosted by her aunt.

As the newcomer to this party, when introduced to Katie, I was immediately greeted by her with a warm hug.

As the night progressed, I couldn’t stop watching Katie and her many talents.

Although Katie has a condition that causes her to develop later than others, I was able to witness her dancing skills and flare for gymnastics. Every dance and performance move that she made was celebrated by her and her family.

By the end of the evening, Katie had me dancing and playing games along with her in a room full of her family (most of which were strangers to me).

Katie truly opened my heart and reminded me how important it is to share myself with others without hesitation. I’m happy to report that I am now a regular guest at this family’s holiday parties. I’m guessing that my dancing skills landed me a permanent spot.

This lead me back to my original goal — to help bring awareness to a cause that is important to those that are close to me. Just as Katie welcomed me to her family’s holiday celebration, I pray that strangers will welcome her and others with Down Syndrome into their neighborhoods, schools and recreational activities. I would like to encourage all of you to find an opportunity that allows you to bring awareness or raise money for a cause you’re passionate about. One that will help people like my Katie Duffy.

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MOVIEREVIEW

BY MEGAN MARTIN

ON THE BIG SCREEN: “SULLY” LANDS AS A BOX OFFICE FAVORITE The first question that came to mind when reading the premise of “Sully,” was how, exactly, an entire movie was going to be made out of this one event that lasted minutes - literally. Director, Clint Eastwood, however, doesn’t disappoint.

The most telling scenes were the ones of Sully alone - seeing the depression and anxiety that resulted from the incident; even scenes of him viewing the crash going worse than it actually did, invited us inside his head, intensifying the anxiety he feels.

This autobiographical film tells the story of US Airways Fight 1549 and how Captain Chesley Sullenberger or, “Sully,” was forced to land the plane on the Hudson River, on a cold January afternoon in 2009.

Scenes of the crash itself were extraordinary.

Throughout the film, the crash is revealed in chronological chunks, each scene showing a little bit of what was viewed in the last segment.

At the end of the movie, the audience feels as though they’ve lived through this crash multiple times, suggesting Sully’s perspective during the investigation; reliving the crash over and over again with each court hearing.

The majority of the story focuses on the aftermath of the crash for Sully (Tom Hanks) and his co-pilot Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart), including dealing with a panel of judges and investigators, who seemingly have it out for the duo. Segments of time that jump from the hearing, Sully’s personal life and then back to telling the story of the crash, pepper-in the all too inquisitive, prodding panel, only adding to the stress that the characters are already under.

Skipping from the present (the hearing) to the past (the crash) to further in the past (learning to fly as a young man) to alternate storylines in the present (his paranoid visions of what could have happened or his wife’s role in it all), creates a sense of unease for the viewer, never knowing what will happen next – similar to Hank’s character as he awaits his sentence from the hearing.

Hanks portrayed the role of Sully superbly – the mustache and the white hair capping off his professional, calm and somehow mysterious demeanor. Although we are allowed into the mind of Sully, he is a man of few words – one of the most striking lines in the movie comes when Sully realizes they are going to have to land in the river.

Sully picks up his phone and tells the passengers in a concentrated voice, “brace for impact.”

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saved 155 lives and while he is outwardly portrayed as a laid-back, professional pilot, this film captures an inward struggle that haunts him and his battle with the media attention that he discovers is equally unnerving. In contrast to other Eastwood films, the single tension is between Sully and the hearing board. Somehow, even though we know the outcome of this story, “Sully” manages to completely stress you out until the very end – but don’t worry, you go home happy.

Megan Martin is the Editor of CAWLM and Communications Specialist at M3 group and a graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids. She is a foodie who loves art, tea, and anything outdoorsy.

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ADOPTING THE PERFECT POOCH Every other month, our pet expert and Canine Coaches dog trainer, Jill Bailey, will answer your pet questions.

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’ve had a few questions about doggy daycare. I know there are a lot of pet parents out there that worry that their dog is bored and lonely at home all day while they are at work. Then, when they get home, the dog is full of energy and they are ready to hit the couch!

There are a lot of options out there to explore. First, you have to consider your dog’s temperament and activity level – make sure that you choose what makes the most sense for your dog. There are some doggy daycares that go beyond just watching, feeding and walking your dog. What do you want for your dog? Every place is different, but when you are researching, watch for some of these amenities: • • • • •

Pools/swim training Birthday parties Massages Pedicures The list goes on!

There are also places that can groom your dog too. This is a great option for those super busy pet parents – you can get everything done in one place!

Also, many offer overnight stays; this is a great option if you’re traveling. If your dog is familiar with the place he or she is staying, your dog will be more comfortable in this environment when he or

she has to spend the night. Most importantly, you want to choose a place that takes into account your dog’s temperament, activity level and size. If you aren’t comfortable or sure if this is the best option for your dog, there are other avenues to explore – for example, you could find a dog walker, or perhaps a relative or friend that can check in on your pooch and take him or her for a walk or play with your pet for a while during the day. Whatever the case, do your research to ensure that you find the perfect pooch play place!

Have you ever wondered what dog is perfect for you and your family? You see a sweet puppy face and you just melt, right?! Well, please make sure you are asking yourself all of the tough questions before making that big decision. Be sure to research the breed you are interested in before choosing.

Good questions to ask are: Does the dog shed too much, bark a lot and have a high energy level?

Maybe you just want to relax with your pup on the couch? If so, you may want to consider adopting a senior pet from your local shelter. Don’t have time for training? Then it’s probably not a good idea to get a brand new puppy. Ask friends or relatives who have a breed you are interested in about their experiences, or speak with a trainer in advance to help you better understand the breed before you make your final choice.

Winnie, adopted from New Hope Pet Rescue

Higgins, adopted from Capital Area Humane Society

No matter what you choose, cost and time will factor in with any decision. Adopting a dog is a wonderful and exciting time in your life – wishing you all the best in adopting the newest member of your family!

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

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On booze, home products and lending a helping hand

BY MEGAN MARTIN

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ianne Holman’s entire career, while extremely varied, has been centered on one point – helping others.

“My whole career has been this way,” she said. “I have to have that helping portion of it. I’m kind of a public servant type. I want to change things rather than just make money, you know?”

Currently working as the founder and CEO of Working Bugs LLC., a biochemical company that focuses on using natural, bio-based chemicals, Holman’s career started out teaching French and art.

“My background is really sort of a hodgepodge,” laughed Holman. She taught in Switzerland, Scotland, Michigan and Louisiana for a total of eight years before feeling as though the repetition of teaching wasn’t for her.

“I had to start over with a new class every year,” she explained.

Holman returned to Michigan where she worked as a research analyst at the Legislative Service Bureau before receiving her bachelor’s degree in engineering from Michigan State University (MSU). She later got a job as a civil/environmental engineer with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) dealing with “all things water” for about 15 years.

“If I would have been younger, I probably would have went back and got a biology degree,” joked Holman.

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Naturally, Working Bugs as a whole lends itself to a variety of options that Holman and her team are exploring. Working Bugs has been contracted by the government and other large companies to test chemicals and products in their lab.

“For example, [a company] might already have the microorganism in their process, but we have a unique size of equipment here,” Holman said. “Big companies can use us as a pilot plant for their trials. That was something that was sort of unexpected. Companies need to do some trials before they go to their big equipment, and we have a good size for that in our lab.”

In addition, Holman has two sub-branches underneath the umbrella brand, Working Bugs: Katarina Naturals and Red Cedar Spirits.

Katarina Naturals is where Holman says her heart lies. It uses the same fermentation processes as Working Bugs, but it creates alcohols and chemicals for gentle, sustainable home and personal products.

Under this line of business, she produces bio-based nail polish removers, hand sanitizer, sodium-free salt substitute, a kitchen cleaner and degreaser, a floor and surface cleaner and more – all without animal testing and petroleum products. The chemical that they use in these products, versus acetone and harsh chemicals, is called n-butanol – it’s a green solvent; not just another alcohol.

Her interest in green manufacturing and bio engineering that she developed while at the DEQ caused her to begin using – and developing – gentle, sustainable chemicals and eventually household products.

“This is where my heart is,” said Holman. “It goes back to the same things I was working on at the DEQ. There are a lot of companies out there now producing natural household products and I’m glad it’s a trend because I think we need to go in that direction.”

As a result, Working Bugs was born and has been in existence for about 10 years. Holman’s umbrella company is focused on green chemical manufacturing using fermentation processes to produce various products, including chemical, agricultural, food, personal care, health industries and more.

On the other end of the business is Red Cedar Spirits, a cocktail bar and distillery that is located at 2000 Merritt Road in East Lansing; the same location and building as Working Bugs. While Holman still oversees Red Cedar Spirits, she noted that this side of the business really stems from her husband, Kris Berglund’s interest in distilling.

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“So many people don’t know we’re here still,” said Holman.

“It’s an exciting time. We have everything set up, quality products we believe in. And we really think we have the best booze around.”

While Berglund, a professor of chemical engineering at MSU, does play a part in the distilling process, Holman still oversees the entire operation.

“Distilling is definitely a big interest for him,” said Holman. “Although it’s not as much my thing, it’s definitely a big part of my business.”

Red Cedar Spirits makes vodka, gin, whisky, bourbon and brandy. Everything they produce through the spirits branch holds to the same standards as the rest of their business endeavors – using natural process and chemicals to create their products. Their tasting room has a patio, tasting room and another side tasting room that is available for private parties.

Holman sees each of her experiences and jobs as a way to help either the environment or other people.

While Working Bugs, Red Cedar Spirits and Katarina Naturals all reflect her views by using and promoting bio-based chemicals and products, another way she is trying to better her environment is through the physical building that her businesses reside in.

“Our building is a brownfield project, that’s why I was interested in it,” said Holman. She explained that “brownfield land” is a term used to describe land or a property that was previously used for industrial or commercial uses and could have been contaminated or polluted due to the work that was formerly done on the property.

“In a way, I still feel like I’m at the DEQ. It’s good to know that we’re making a difference in the environment,” she said.

And they aren’t the only ones noticing the environmental impact. The USDA has certified the products from Working Bugs and Katarina Naturals as bio-based, meaning their products are tested through the USDA to prove that each one is made from agricultural materials.

“Since they have the same goals as we do, it’s been a really great partnership and they have been a big help to us too,” said Holman.

While they do have future plans to host events at the distillery, they currently rent out their side room and offer facility tours.

“The fact that we had a building that needed a total makeover, we wanted to help make that better. It’s been just a lot of petroleum cleanup here and the city has helped with a lot of that.”

Moving forward, Holman said that their focus will be on the spirits side, working to create more community events and marketing all that Working Bugs, Katarina Naturals and Red Cedar Spirits has to offer.

“Right now we are at this point where we feel we have quality products and we are running smoothly.

We have about 14 employees; so we just want to get things going with events and get the community out here.”

Holman said that there was formerly a salt barn on the property as well, that had contaminated a large portion of the land and that cleaning and repairing the property to the best of her ability was part of her purchasing agreement.

“So many people don’t know we’re here still,” said Holman. “It’s an exciting time. We have everything set up, quality products we believe in. And we really think we have the best booze around.”

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Lisa Herrguth Owner of Aiding Hearts Home Health Services LLC, Bath Village Diner & The Honey Hole

SHOWING LOVE THROUGH AIDING HEARTS

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Lisa Herrguth dropped out of High School at age 16 with a child of her own and a drug problem.

When she was 20 years old, she made the decision to get clean and she’s been a new person ever since.

“It was the greatest decision of my life,” said Herrguth. “It’s where my life truly got on track.”

Herrguth has been clean now for 16 years. She started working for nursing homes and hospice care and, after 10 years in the health care field, she decided to start her own business.

“I just always loved to help people,” Herrguth explained. “I want to show people love, especially since some of these people have never seen this kind of love or attention. I get so many calls about how much people appreciate what Aiding Hearts does.”

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Herrguth started Aiding Hearts Home Health Services LLC, where she and her staff provide in-home care to seniors and other adults so that they can live independent lives at home.

In addition to providing personal care and companionship services to her clients, Herrguth also wanted to help women fill a need she could relate to — good employment.

“I really just want girls to know that they can become anything they want to be no matter what has happened to them,” said Herrguth.

“I wanted to help women that were like myself when I needed help,” said Herrguth. “Some of them had less reputable jobs and needed a way out. Some of them had kids they needed to feed and needed the money.”

“I bought them because I knew the owner was about to lose both of them,” explained Herrguth.

Herrguth now employs 80 people through Aiding Hearts Home Health Services and serves Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties.

Recently, she bought the diner and bar across the street from her office. She now owns the Bath Village Diner and The Honey Hole. Herrguth’s husband manages the staff at the diner and bar.

Herrguth was previously nominated for the 2016 Greater Lansing Business Monthly Entrepreneurial Awards. When asked about what she would say to anyone looking to be an entrepreneur, she said, “Just do it, no amount of struggle should keep you from doing what you want to do.”

Marla Mitchell-Cichon Director of WMU Cooley Law School Innocence Project

FORTUNATE TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

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Pacing the halls of a jail isn’t something most people look forward to. It’s not an environment most people would feel comfortable in, but Marla Mitchell-Cichon is not most people.

“I wasn’t ever afraid … it wasn’t a pleasant environment, yet I felt comfortable in it and I really enjoyed the work. I really enjoyed it and I still do,” she said.

Much like the popular Netflix series, “Making a Murderer,” the former public defender admits the real-life versions of cases done in her clinic are much less sexy or star-studded.

The Ohio native knew in high school that she was interested in corrections.

“That’s sort of a joke I say, I’m very comfortable in the prisons,” she laughed. “I know that I’m supposed to be there, I know I’m supposed to be doing the work I’m doing. And I understand that it’s not what everybody would aspire to do.”

She and her team of clinical law students have been able to exonerate three innocent people who were in jail for crimes they did not commit.

“I remember talking to my sociology teacher after class,” Mitchell-Cichon said. I remember he hit me in the arm really hard. My arm hurt for a couple of days. He said if you’re interested in that, you’re going to have to be really tough.”

That was Mitchell-Cichon’s first look into the world she was about to enter.

Mitchell-Cichon came to Lansing in 1995 when she was hired at Cooley Law School to teach an elder law clinic.

As a criminal justice major in college, MitchellCitchon held internships at juvenile prisons and lived on the grounds for a semester at Scioto Village for Girls, a juvenile prison in Ohio.

The Director of the Innocence Project since 2002, this criminal justice veteran is utilizing her years of experience in mentoring and assisting law students on a variety of legal issues in the Western Michigan University (WMU) Cooley Law School Innocence Project clinic.

She began traveling to reformatories and women’s prisons once or twice a month. She walked the same halls the prisoners did, but wasn’t scared – she was comfortable.

Everything that is done in the clinic; interviewing clients, legal documents or court appearances, are all done by the students under a licensed attorney’s supervision.

Sometimes the process takes years, getting approval for DNA tests from the court can be a lengthy, arduous journey. Yet, the reward of tedious paperwork and creative thinking is something that Mitchell-Cichon is thankful for every day.

“I feel so fortunate,” she said. “I love the work I’m doing. I know not everyone can say they love their jobs. Without a doubt.”

There is no doubt that Mitchell-Cichon is good at what she does. She is being awarded the Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly 2016 Leaders in the Law — Top 30 Michigan Lawyer. She was also awarded the State Bar of Michigan, Champion of Justice award.

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MEET TRINA TAYLOR Trina Taylor gives the Sparrow Cancer Center credit not only for curing her cancer, but also for improving her skills as a home caregiver to people with mental disabilities.

“I think a lot about my experience there,” said Taylor, who lives in Holt.

“Sometimes when I get down, I remember that somebody took care of me. They were very caring. It’s only right to show that love back.”

Taylor was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2015, shortly before her 55th birthday.

“After the first mammogram I got they said, ‘Well, we want you to come back,’” Taylor recalled.

The timing was fortuitous. A follow-up mammogram and biopsy revealed that the lump in Taylor’s breast was stage 0 cancer, meaning that it had not yet spread into the surrounding breast tissue.

The Sparrow Cancer Center is a full-service center, offering oncological surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and drug therapies.

But the caregivers at the Sparrow Cancer Center don’t simply address the physical needs of their patients, they also work hard to instill hope in a caring, healing environment by empowering patients emotionally and arming them with all the information they need.

“The nurse, (Sparrow Breast Health Navigator) Sharon Cosgrove, told me … ‘You do have breast cancer,’ and I just kind of sat there with a blank stare on my face. She said, ‘Trina, are you OK? Did you hear me … I’m wondering because you’re just kind of numb.’ It really didn’t hit me until I told my older sister. And then I just broke down and cried.”

Taylor was born in Lansing and grew up on the west side of the city. She attended Wainwright Elementary School and Dwight Rich Middle School, then graduated from Harry Hill High School. She has two grown daughters and one 10 year old granddaughter.

Her family, Taylor said, is a key component of her life: “Family is very important. Without family you have no structure, no guidance.

They’re there when friends aren’t. When friends have turned their backs on you, your family’s always there.”

Opening in 2017 The new Herbert-Herman Cancer Center Taylor’s work involves caring for clients with developmental disabilities. Her overall goal is to help them become more independent and better able to function in society.

Some clients are frightened by the prospect of being out in the world. Taylor tries to get them to feel more comfortable in crowds.

The most rewarding aspect of her work, she said, comes in knowing she’s helping someone.

“I love to help people,” she said, “because I know when I needed help people were there for me. That’s very important and it makes you feel a certain way in your heart.”

Taylor has had more than her share of medical challenges. By age 50 she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and suffered a mild stroke. She also had Bell’s Palsy and West Nile Virus, the result of a mosquito bite, meningitis, along with a severe case of shingles. But the cancer diagnosis was the biggest threat she faced.

Sparrow’s Timothy McKenna, D.O., performed the lumpectomy on Taylor. Afterward, Taylor underwent 18 sessions of radiation treatment and is currently on hormone therapy. Today, she’s cancer free.

“Thank you, Jesus,” she said, “and thank you, Sparrow.”

Based on her experience, Taylor offers this advice: “Get your mammograms, ladies, because we need them. You need that early diagnosis … The earlier the better, so when your doctor recommends it, go ahead and get it.”

Taylor’s belief in God is another cornerstone of her life. Referring to the Sparrow Cancer Center she said, “I believe God led me there. I had no fear because I put my life in God’s hands.”

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MSUFCU’s Dinosaur Dash, East Lansing Benefit the Michigan State University Museum’s educational programs by participating in a Lansing area fall favorite! The Dinosaur Dash is a competitive 5k run/ walk featuring fun running events for kids of all ages.

Dinosaur Dash starts at 10 a.m. just north of the Hannah Administration Building.

You can register online by visiting museum.msu.edu.

OCTOBER 7

21st Annual BWL Chili Cook-off, Lansing As the leaves turn from bright green to golden yellow, the Board of Water & Light once again presents their annual chili cook-off. This year’s theme is a fall favorite, football. Dozens of vendors will be dishing out a variety of chili recipes from mild to spicy, including local restaurants, nonprofits, businesses and organizations. There will be live music played by local musicians and bands, a merchandise tent and a chili dog-eating contest.

Chili fast passes are back again this year! Grab a pass and get into the park to tastetest 30 minutes early. This year’s chili cook-off will be at Adado Riverfront Park starting at 5:30 p.m. View the participating vendors and find more information at lbwl.com.

OCTOBER 8

Elsie Free Fall Festival, Elsie Enjoy downtown Elsie while you peruse vendor booths, community-wide garage sales, a car show, baking contest, petting zoo, bake sale, great food and more! There will be live bands for your entertainment as you enjoy the festival. Have fun and help fill the shelves of the Elsie Area Food Bank. The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. in downtown Elsie. For more information, visit clintoncountychamber.org. If you’re interested in volunteering, call (989) 862-5959.

OCTOBER 10

Comedy Evening, Okemos Please join Meridian Senior Center and Burcham Hills for a night of laughs on Monday, October 10.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for light hors d’ ouerves and the comedy show begins at 6:30. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased beginning September 9 from Meridian Senior Center. Call 517-706-5045 to reserve your spots today.

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Fenner Apple Butter Festival, Lansing Join Fenner as they kick off fall with their traditional Apple Butter Festival! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells that go with the community tradition of making apple butter.

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Learn about the tradition and history of apple butter and help stir the butter in a giant copper kettle alongside celebrity stirrers. The festival begins at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit mynaturecenter.org for more information.

OCTOBER 11

Trick or Treat Trail, Lansing Take a spooky walk around the pond at Sharp Park.

Children will be able to “trick-or-treat” at displays set up by local businesses and groups. Trick-or-Treat Trail starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per child. For more information, visit deltami.gov.

OCTOBER 15-16 & 22-23

Boo at the Zoo, Lansing Come to the Potter Park Zoo in your costumes for an afternoon of spooky fun. There will be tons of activities for kids of all ages such as a straw maze, candy stations, hay rides, wheel of fortune, hourly performances and more!

Boo at the Zoo runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special event admission rates apply. Discover more information at potterparkzoo.org.

OCTOBER 19

MSUFCU Day at MSU Volleyball, East Lansing Enjoy MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Day at MSU’s Jenison Field House as the MSU Women’s Volleyball team takes on the Rutgers.

Show proof of MSUFCU membership at the ticket office and you will receive two free tickets to the volleyball game. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Visit msufcu.org for more information.

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Trick-or-Treat on the Square, Lansing Trick-or-Treat on the Square is a family-friendly festival featuring spooktacular fun on Washington Square. Attendees can enjoy refreshments of cider and donuts, Halloween music, face painting, magic tricks, hayrides and fire dancers! Have Halloween fun from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and get to know downtown Lansing along the way! Find more information at trickortreatonthesquare.org.

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Great Pumpkin Walk, East Lansing The Great Pumpkin walk is an array of festivities that East Lansing offers at Halloween time.

Receive treats door-to-door in the streets of downtown East Lansing. Make sure to stop by Safe Halloween on M.A.C. Avenue. Safe Halloween is hosted by the Greek community to provide children with a safe trick-ortreating experience, with games and other activities hosted by MSU students in one of the University’s predominate Greek neighborhoods. Also consider stopping in at the

Wild Goose Inn as they host the “Land of Oz” with assistance of costumed actors from the East Lansing High School’s theatre department. Last, but not least, visit arachnoBROADia at the Broad art museum. Enjoy ghoulish games, Halloween-themed crafts and spooky snacks. East Lansing is really stepping up their game this year, so have a blast and celebrate Halloween, Spartan style! All activities begin at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Find more information at cityofeastlansing.com.

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Meridian Spooktacular Adventures, Meridian Township Make rounds with the family and experience free Halloween fun while you show off your costumes in various Meridian Township facilities. Start your spooky adventure at Halloween in the Village from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where Meridian’s historical village buildings will be open for walk-through tours. Make your way to HOMTV’s Studio Fun House to pick up a treat after walking through the maze of ‘distorted’ video monitors! Pick up countless goodies for your trick-or-treaters at the Meridian Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., especially those last minute pumpkin purchases. End your tour at the Meridian Police Department Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to visit McGruff the Crime Dog, sit in a patrol car, activate the siren, register for prizes and gobble up Halloween treats. For more information, call (517) 853-4600 or visit meridian.mi.

OCTOBER 29

Zombie Zoo Brew, Lansing Live music and adult beverages will be offered at the second annual adultsonly Halloween party held at Potter Park Zoo. Wear your wildest costume for the costume contest and enjoy hourly guided tours as well as animal demonstrations and games. Your $15 tickets include a meal, craft beer and wine, with other food available for purchase. Zoo Brew starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Visit potterparkzoo.org for more information.

OCTOBER 30

Monster Mash, Lansing Delta Township is hosting their annual Monster Mash. Dance the night away to your favorite Halloween hits. Show off your costumes while you enjoy refreshments, enter raffle drawings and more!

The cost is only $5 per person and an additional $5 for a family photo. Monster Mash runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West. Visit deltami.gov for more information.

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The Adventures of Bella & Harry, East Lansing Join pup Bella and her little brother Harry as they “em-bark” on a musical-filled journey to

TRICOUNTYEVENTS London! Follow the fun-filled Chihuahua duo as they discover the bustling streets of London. To purchase tickets and read more about the lovable duo visit whartoncenter.com.

OCTOBER 14-16

Mamma Mia! East Lansing What hit Broadway show features a mother, daughter, three possible dads and of course… ABBA? Mamma Mia! of course! Mamma Mia! is the classic musical featuring a bride-to-be as she tries to find her real father the night before her wedding. Visit whartoncenter.com for tickets and information.

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The Diary of Anne Frank, Lansing This play dramatizes the poignant writings of young Ann Frank who hides for two years from the Nazi’s with her family. This production will mark the 70th anniversary of Anne Frank’s death and the liberation of the concentration camps. For tickets, information and a preview, visit riverwalktheatre.com.

FUNDRAISERS OCTOBER 1

will help save the lives of our furry friends around midMichigan. Walkers and dogs will enjoy a fun-packed day full of demonstrations, games, contests, vendors, lunch and more. Walkers must register online or collect donations from family, friends and coworkers if they want to attend the event. Visit cahs-lansing.org for more information and registration details.

OCTOBER 8

Princess 5k, Lansing Proceeds from the Princess 5k will go to Lansing Reading is Fundamental, a nonprofit organization that provides free books and literacy resources to children. This will aid in the effort to buy and distribute books to children who attend the musical, The Princess Who Saved Herself, being performed at the Riverwalk Theatre. The event will kick-off at 10 a.m. and awards will be given to the overall top male and female runner, runner-up and to the first, second and third place runners in each age group. Pick up your race packet on October 7 at Playmakers from 4 to 8 p.m. Find more information at runsignup.com.

OCTOBER 14

Capital Area Humane Society, Walk for the Animals, Lansing Join Capital Area Humane Society for its second largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds

Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner, Lansing The mission of the Ramadan Unity Dinner is to bring awareness to the plight of hunger and promote a better understanding of how communities can impart hope and help feed those experiencing hunger. The

Ramadan Unity Dinner gives those in the community an opportunity to demonstrate the importance of diversity and embrace the Muslim culture. Since its inception the unity dinner has grown to reach an audience of more than 400 people and has contributed over $75,000 to our local food bank. Student tickets are $15 per person, individual tickets are $25 per person and family tickets are $80 per family of four. For more information, call (517) 483-4141 or email mayoreventslan@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 22

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Making Strides against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities with a shared determination to finish the fight against breast cancer.

Walkers raise funds that enable the American Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer.

This 5k or one-mile walk will take place at the Michigan State Capitol Building. You can sign your team up online at lansing.org, or you can contact Kelly Dowdy at (517) 664-1317.

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LADY CLASSIC Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine hosted its annual Lady Classic Golf Outing on Thursday, Sept.

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BY LINDA SHAWNEE-HURLEY, SR. PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER AND CANINE HANDLER Linda Shawnee-Hurley has spent the majority of her career in the corrections and law enforcement field.

She came to Emergent BioSolutions in 2001, following the addition of a K-9 Unit to Emergent’s Protective Services Department as a result of the September 11 attacks.

Because of her completion of the K-9 Academy (both patrol dog and narcotics detection) a few years prior, Shawnee-Hurley was an ideal fit for Emergent― makers of the only FDAlicensed vaccine for anthrax disease, BioThrax®―and for the new position.

asked about working with a K-9 partner, she said, “There’s nothing like the bond between a K-9 and its handler; the willingness of the dog to do what you ask him―and the potential of his actions to save lives―is amazing. I’m grateful that Emergent sees value in the development in our K-9 program, and that I’ve been able to be a part of it.”

More than just enjoying her work, Shawnee-Hurley is also very talented at it. She was the first female trainer with the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers (NAPCH), as well Linda Shawnee-Hurley, Sr. Protective Services as the first female master Officer and Canine Handler trainer. In 2011, ShawneeNow 15 years later, Hurley and her former partner, Bravo, won “K-9 Shawnee-Hurley continues to serve as part of Explosives Team of the Year.” Through the the K-9 Team with her second dog, Brody. When

years, she and her partners have also assisted the Lansing Police Department, East Lansing Police Department, Michigan State University Police and other law enforcement agencies in crisis situations.

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Emergent BioSolutions is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company seeking to protect and enhance life by offering specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats. Linda Shawnee-Hurley joined Emergent as the first K-9 Handler in the Protective Services Department and has been instrumental in growing the program.

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KALEIDOSCOPE The Sparrow Foundation hosted its 42nd annual Kaleidoscope on Friday Sept. 9. Kaleidoscope is a day-long event that focuses on women’s health and education initiatives and features unique opportunities to learn and network.

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

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HEATHER GILKEY Willingham & Cotè, P.C.’s Heather Gilkey brings over 16 years of legal experience and will be further developing the firm’s business and corporate law, estate planning and real estate law practice areas. In addition to her exceptional legal skills, Heather has extensive business, leadership and philanthropic experience via her community involvement with the Zonta Club of East Lansing Area, Junior League of Lansing, WKAR Development Counsel, Athena WIN and Impression 5 Science Center.

Amber Jackson has worked at Emergent BioSolutions for 14 years.

Jackson began her tenure with the company as a manufacturing associate shortly after graduating from Central Michigan University, where she studied pre-graduate/pre-professional biology, chemistry and food science. From there, she transitioned to manufacturing specialist and eventually joined the Project Management team in 2011. Through her years and various positions within Emergent, Jackson says she has most enjoyed the people she works with and her daily interactions with them. In addition to being a project manager, Jackson is also a mom and thoroughly enjoys spending time with her young daughter, husband and dog. She also likes to cook, bake and exercise.

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DANIELLE DENEAU

We are pleased to introduce Darcy Quisenberry. A graduate of Cornerstone University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, she has been part of the Grandhaven family for more than five years as the community development director.

She truly enjoys educating families about senior housing and navigating the “maze.” She serves the community by helping plan the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Retreat, both in Lansing. Her passion for this industry keeps her always wanting to learn more and serve others. When she’s not at work she’s the proud mom to 3 growing boys and has been married for 22 years.

Danielle Deneau oversees the Communications department, which is responsible for the Credit Union’s internal and corporate communications via digital and print mediums. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication from Michigan State University and currently serves as a member of Wharton Center’s NextGen@Wharton Steering Committee. MSUFCU has an asset size of over $3.25 billion, 220,000 members worldwide, and more than 720 employees in the greater Lansing and Detroit areas.

(517) 897-2499 3145 W. Mt. Hope Ave. Lansing, MI 48823

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

SHAREEF SAMEERAH

SALLY BABBITT Sally Babbitt provides probate and estate planning services, helping individuals and families navigate the legal issues of death and incapacity, including wills, trusts, guardians, conservators, estate and trust administration and probate litigation.

Shareef Sameerah is a certified nurse midwife and has worked in the discipline of Maternal Child Health since 1985. She holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, a Master’s of Science in Nursing and her certification in Midwifery. Sameerah has taught at numerous nursing schools, including Michigan State University, and presented workshops nationally on the topics of pregnancy and normal birth in a hospital. She especially enjoys visiting with her OB patients and talking to women of all ages about self-care. Sameerah works at both Alliance locations and is currently accepting new patients.

Babbitt is a member of the Women Lawyer’s Association, treasurer of the Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan, board secretary of St. Luke Lutheran Church, member of the Eaton County Bar Association, co-chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan’s Appellate Section and Probate and Estate Planning Section. She frequently speaks and publishes on estate and probate topics.

517-484-3000 | www.alliance-obgyn.com Main Campus 1560 Turf Lane East Lansing, MI 48823

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