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MEET OUR INSPIRATION AND INFLUENCE JUDGES TREAT YOURSELF TO CARAMEL APPLES READJUSTING YOUR PETS TO YOUR ROUTINE

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10 Treat Yourself to Caramel Apples

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From the Publisher

17 Coloring Corner

14 Rachael Eubanks

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Good News

23 Fashion

18 Meet Our Inspiration and Influence Judges

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Lansing Happenings

24 Squash, Gourds and Pumpkins

27 Readjusting Your Pets to Your Routine

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Reflections

26 Mulched Leaves

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Financial Facts

28 Events

12 Local Woman

11 Queen of the Road

30 My Community

On the cover: Rachael Eubanks | Cover photography by Mary Gajda

In the September issue of CAWLM, we noted Colleen Graber as president of Public Policy Associates, Inc. Graber recently changed roles to chief operating officer. Graber was also listed as having taught at MSU. Graber taught at the secondary level and at a community college, not MSU.

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For women, there are times when gender equality and gender recognition can make the pursuit of personal achievements and accomplishments seem like a constant uphill battle. After all, it’s not the 1920s anymore. It’s not even the 1950s or ’70s. It’s late 2019, and only in recent years has the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace begun to get the long-overdue attention it deserves.

While it’s important to understand where we still need to head as a gender-conscious society, it’s equally important that time is taken to celebrate past triumphs. Consider a few of these milestones: • Former President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act 55 years ago this year on July 2, 1964. Title VII in the act banned employment discrimination based on race, religion, national origin or sex.

• Just over 35 years ago, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when she served as a crew member aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983.

• Thirty-five years ago this year, New York Democrat Geraldine Ferraro became the first female vice president nominee by a major party.

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The Violence Against Women Act was signed into law as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act 25 years ago this year. The measure provided funding for programs that assist victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking and other gender-related violence.

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Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton founded the National Woman Suffrage Association 150 years ago this year in 1869. The group coordinated the national suffrage movement, eventually teaming with the American Women Suffrage Association to form the National American Women Suffrage Association.

• The vigilance of the suffrage movement finally reaped rewards on Aug. 18, 1920, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment that gave women the right to vote will mark its 100th anniversary next year.

It’s important to celebrate these historic achievements, just as it’s important to celebrate the achievements of women in our much more recent history. That’s what Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine and the Aitch Foundation try to do with the annual Inspiration and Influence Awards.

On Oct. 16 at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West, we will honor four female leaders in midMichigan in the areas of community impact, women’s advancement, medical research and award the mid-Michigan Woman of the Year. Setting the positive tone for the event will be a keynote address by Michigan’s first female state treasurer, Rachael Eubanks.

It’s going to be an evening of enrichment and empowerment. Take the time to recognize the heroes in our own backyard who are continuing to take steps forward in our uphill climb.

Because of strong and passionate people like them, we are going to reach the top.

I hope to see you there – both at the top and at the Inspiration and Influence Awards ceremony. ■

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From April 1 to June 30, CASE employees raised funds for the Refugee Development Center (RDC) through special events and activities, including “Dress Down for Charity” days, partnering with AmazonSmile, contests, and more.

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A check was presented for $5,293 to the executive director of the RDC, Erika Brown-Binion.“We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation from CASE Credit Union to support critical educational programs at the Refugee Development Center,” said BrownBinion. “With these funds, we will be able to expand one of our most impactful programs, Young Adult Leaders, helping prepare the next generation of leaders for post-secondary success.” ■ Presentation of check to the Refugee Development Center

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LANSING HAPPENINGS

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WOMAN WHO INSPIRES

BY MELIK BROWN

It was a chance meeting. I was at an informal networking function. It was a perfect Michigan summer day sitting on the patio of the Peanut Barrel in East Lansing. No disrespect, but I didn’t think much of the introduction. I guess this would be the prime example of significant moments happening in the most unexpected places and times. Her name was Cindie Alwood, founder and executive director of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing.

Someone told her that I did a bit of stand-up comedy.

One of the center’s fundraisers was called She Laughs, where they had an all-female lineup of comedians perform during the event. She called me to ask if I would be interested in doing something similar called He Laughs. Her thought was to get more men involved in the support of the Women’s

Center. I was apprehensive because comedy is subjective. I didn’t want to produce something that would be found offensive, especially considering the reason for the event. She assured me that her donor base understood and appreciated a good laugh. Thus began my journey of learning about the Women’s Center and Alwood.

I learned a lot about the center over the years that included the services it offered, the impact on the community and the person behind the nonprofit. I would soon learn that Alwood is a dynamic human being who has a steadfastness that is unmatched by most. One of her biggest attributes is that when she puts her mind to something, it is practically good as gold before it even begins. I also learned that it is probably better to just say “yes” at the onset to a

request from Alwood. Over the years, when I would see her name appear on my binary cellular device, I would think to myself, “I wonder what I’m going to be doing now.” During that time, I got a glimpse of how a nonprofit organization becomes a vital asset to the community. I enjoyed seeing Alwood surround herself with capable people such as Patsy King to ensure success. The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing is the organization. Alwood is the godmother. Patsy King is the consigliere. I was glad to be an asset to an organization that has a mission of helping women realize their potential, support each other, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and develop emotional and physical well-being, regardless of income level.

Women empowering women in an environment where they feel safe, welcome, heard and equal.

There needs to be more of this in the world. Thank you, Cindie. You are an inspiration to many, including me. Enjoy your retirement. Job more than well done. ■

Melik Brown is a Lansing resident most known for #LansingMade, with a mission to highlight the positive, initiate enlightening conversation and bring people together. Brown has a family of five plus one dog. He enjoys spending time with good people.

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REFLECTIONS

BY TEECE ARONIN

Wearing an elegant little housecoat, coffee pot in hand, Aunt Izzy refilled Uncle Mel’s cup and smiled.

“I married my opportunity,” she quipped, “not my choice.”

SMALL BUT MIGHTY She was tiny. My Aunt Izzy was barely 5 feet tall, and she had a real elegance about her, as did her husband, my Uncle Mel. She was a woman of faith and a wit as sharp as a scalpel. She could jab you so swiftly and artfully, that you wouldn’t know it until you looked down and saw the hole in your shirt. But she was so charming. You were almost flattered by the attention. Uncle Mel was my father’s brother. He had a sort of Cary Grant/James Garner swagger, and he adored Aunt Izzy. They were quite the couple.

Aunt Izzy would serve up strawberries she had hand-dipped in white chocolate. She could mix

up Manhattans, daiquiris, and all manner of food and drink and never glance at a recipe. She never said, “Now, where was I?” as she did all that while simultaneously chatting with the rest of us.

One morning, as several of us sat around the breakfast table, Uncle Mel was comparing himself to my father and teasing Aunt Izzy.

“Kenny was the handsome one. Kenny was the smart one. Kenny was the successful one. I’m telling you, Izzy, I just don’t get it. Why didn’t you marry my brother instead of me?”

Aunt Izzy made steady achievements in her career, and when she retired, was head of nursing at a hospital in California. She and my uncle never had children, but we were her nieces and nephews and cherished them like second parents.

She outlived Uncle Mel by roughly two decades and remained active well into her 90s. She never lost her edge but said it took five years for the ache of my uncle’s death to subside even a little. As I said, they were quite the couple. Just days before her passing, she gazed around her room at all the family bustling about, waiting on her as though she were a queen and exclaimed, “Oh, I’m having the most wonderful death!”

How can you not admire a woman like that? ■ Teece Aronin is a writer and career coach.

She works with individuals from all walks of life, including persons with disabilities and career-changers. Contact her at teecearonin8 @gmail.com, and read her blog, Chipped Demitasse, at chippeddemitasse.blogspot.com.

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“I volunteer for Red Cross blood drives here at the Board of Water & Light. I always thought if there’s a way that you can make any little change, when you can walk by someone and just put a smile on their face with the shake of a hand, I think that’s one of the biggest things in making a difference. I know that it’s my duty to give back, and it’s always been that way. It’s the way it should be.”

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M S U F C U F O U N D AT I O N P R O V I D E S

FINANCIAL FACTS

BY DEIDRE DAVIS

Ways to Support Local Nonprofits Since opening in 1937, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has made giving back to the community a priority. To further its commitment to giving back, the credit union introduced the Desk Drawer Fund, a foundation supporting the MSUFCU and Oakland University Credit Union communities. OU Credit Union is a trade name of MSUFCU.

Philanthropy expanded MSUFCU has always embodied a culture of philanthropy, and continues to lead the way by encouraging investment in the communities where employees and members live and work. Through its foundation, the credit union empowers those in the community to achieve their goals and dreams.

The Desk Drawer Fund provides support for numerous initiatives across five pillars to support organizations within the communities where the credit union operates. The aim is to fund as many local organizations as possible to impact the maximum number of community members. The five philanthropic pillars are: • Arts and culture • Stable housing

• Empowering youth • Financial education • Fostering entrepreneurialism

Local charity partners The foundation has already supported many local nonprofits, including the Davies Project; the Arts Council of Greater Lansing; Haven House; Bounce Back to School camp; Michigan Women Forward; Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center; Impression 5 Science Center; and more. Since April 2019, $145,000 in contributions have been made to 32 individual charities.

Many recipients have expressed gratitude to the foundation, including Art Council Interim Executive Director Meghan Martin, who said “The Desk Drawer Fund helps us provide offerings for the Greater Lansing community and makes our organization stronger through its generosity.”

Molly Cook, development director of Haven House, said of a foundation-sponsored event, “As one of the first confirmed sponsors, the Desk Drawer Fund’s generosity encouraged additional sponsorship and allowed us to shelter and rehouse approximately 15 families. We are beyond grateful for your support and

to be a part of a community that prioritizes providing support to homeless families.”

The Davies Project was the first nonprofit to receive a donation from the Desk Drawer Fund. Pamela Miklavcic, executive director of the Davies Project, said, “Because of their support, our agency will be able to provide free rides to more families in need of transportation to medical care for seriously ill children.”

You, too, can make a difference Everyone is invited to contribute to the foundation, which can then support even more nonprofits. It’s easy to do, just visit deskdrawerfund.org or stop by any MSUFCU or OU Credit Union branch in Greater Lansing, Grand Rapids or Oakland County. By empowering members, employees, businesses and residents to invest in their local communities, the Desk Drawer Fund aims to improve communities and make a positive difference. ■ 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 Davis at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 664-7877.

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CARAMEL APPLES

RECIPE

BY CATHY BLATNIK

DIRECTIONS ● Wash, dry and remove the stems of the apples. Sometimes apples have a “wax” coating that you will want to make sure you remove to ensure the caramel sticks to the apples.

Photo by Mary Gajda

● Place the apples on a plate and put in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Cover a plate with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Fall – it makes us think of pumpkins, flannel, football games and lots of other treats.

These caramel apples are a great activity to create with the kids, a group of friends or on your own. They are easy to make, yummy and customizable with either sprinkles or your favorite nuts.

INGREDIENTS ● 5 medium to large apples (I used Gala) ● 11-ounce package of caramels

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Unwrap the caramels and put them in a medium saucepan. Add the two tablespoons of milk and bring to a medium-high boil, stirring constantly with a large spoon until smooth. Remove from the heat and let it sit about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so it doesn’t harden up.

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Put chopped nuts and/or sprinkles into small bowls. Put a treat stick into each apple and push down. Dip the apple into the caramel,

covering it completely. You can also spoon it on and smooth with a dinner knife.

● Roll in the nuts and/or sprinkles and place on the parchment paper.

You will use a lot more sprinkles than you think you will need. I used over an ounce of sprinkles to cover one apple. ● Put in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool. These must be kept refrigerated. ■ Cathy Blatnik grew up in Maryland, but has lived in Michigan for almost 17 years with her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, adult daughter and a son in high school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in Cathy’s “Kitchen.”

● 2 tablespoons of milk ● 5 “treat” sticks (I used the Wilton brand) ● Sprinkles or nuts (for decorating)

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QUEEN OF THE ROAD

MAKING PITSTOPS WITH A PURPOSE

BY LISA ALLEN-KOST

A ROADSIDE STAND

Treasures await you at a roadside stand: fresh-picked veggies of any kind, in-season and with the dirt still on them. And when washing it, think about all the people who made this beautiful food possible.

I always stop at a not-so-secret stand in Empire, Michigan, for the best homemade jam I have ever tasted; and the family trusts me to put the correct amount of cash in the lockbox before leaving – the trust makes the jam taste even better.

A FIELD OF SUNFLOWERS

Do you know what the best thing about an “unplanned” road stop is? Everything! Remember when you were a kid and you could not wait to get wherever you were going? The minutes seemed to drag on for hours – but you are an adult now, and you must make time to “saunter” the open road. Here are a few of my must-stops:

ANYTIME YOU SEE A GARAGE SALE

If you are not a garage sale lover, I urge you to change your mind. I once stopped for five minutes at a local yard sale and snagged a stepstool made from the original wooden seats at Michigan State University for $10. It turned out to be one of the best gifts I ever gave my husband.

A QUICK STOP TO SEE AN OLD FRIEND

Everyone says you need to call first, and I get it, but how about texting to say you are in the neighborhood and stopping by. You may be surprised how much your friend will appreciate it – just make sure everyone is dressed. You would not want to show up when Uncle Harold is about to take his annual nude dive in the pool (a true story).

A BAKERY

The rule for bakery stops is this: If there is a line or lots of cars, stop. If there is no line and no cars, still stop. There is nothing like a fresh doughnut or a good piece of pie, particularly if it is apple or cherry season. And a bad doughnut? Well, there is no such thing. Remind yourself that you could be at work.

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So next time, don’t forget to kill some time. We could learn a lot from sunflowers. ■ Lisa Allen-Kost grew up as an “Army Brat,” 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, where she lives with her husband, Jim, and their children.

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AITCH BUILDS SOLID FOUNDATION IN FASHION, CANCER RESEARCH

BY RICH ADAMS

Lauren Aitch is a busy woman.

She’s been a Michigan State University basketball star, turning that sport into a profession while living in Denmark. She has embraced fashion design as a career, both to beautify and to protect those in the workforce. With Dr. Jim Potchen, she co-founded the Aitch Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for early detection of hidden cancers.

And she is far from being done.

While playing professional basketball in Denmark, Aitch had an epiphany about her future.

“I always had an interest in fashion because I was a taller young woman, so finding clothes that flattered me was always an uphill battle,” Aitch recalled.

“My ‘aha’ moment came when I was playing professionally overseas and had free time outside of basketball. I like to call my year overseas ‘my year alone with God.’” It was during meditation on Scripture in that quiet time that she had divine experiences.

“This allowed me to start my journey in an area I did not go to school for, nor did I have an insight on,” Aitch said. “During that time I was able to design my first line, start my foundation and cast so much vision on what I wanted the next steps of my life to be; and God was right there with me, helping me find my purpose and my way.”

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Aitch started her fashion business, Lady Aitch, as soon as she got back to Lansing. After several years of designing clothing, she saw an opportunity to create undergarments for first responders, health care professionals, athletes and more. The new business, developed in April, is called Human Base. It creates undergarments that deal with perspiration, wicking sweat away from the body, which helps keep health care settings more sterile and makes the gear worn by first responders more comfortable.

“We create apparel solutions to workforce problems,” she said. “We thrive on thinking outside the box to develop items that benefit the wearer in more ways than one. So we designed a garment that kills odor, absorbs sweat, dries fast and keeps the body at one temperature.”

Amidst the establishment of her fashion enterprise, she also co-founded the Aitch Foundation, which is a tribute to her father, an MSU basketball star who played professionally for the Indiana Pacers.

“Cancer research is important to me because I have had six family members who have passed away from cancer,” she explained. “I named the foundation the Aitch Foundation in my father’s memory because he was such a giver. He was also such an amazing father to me it rocked my world when he passed, and I wanted to do something in his honor that would affect this community for the better.”

The foundation has funded 21 graduate and postdoctoral students at MSU to further cancer research in the Greater Lansing community.

Looking ahead, Aitch also sees an opportunity to help those in pain.

“As we work in the B2B and athletic market, we come across so many different pain points that deserve solutions, so we are actively taking in workforce issues and analyzing if we can solve a problem,” she explained.

None of it would be possible without divine direction.

“Simply my relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus – I find that when I am the most in tune to what he is asking me to do in a day, I get the most done,” Aitch noted. “It’s amazing when you keep in order God, family and church, how he takes care of your balance. I am not saying it always is easy and I don’t find resistance in every day; I am just saying I have a free flow of solutions to take control of my day as soon as I hit the floor. He has partnered with me in my business – and that is my why.”

Aitch and the Aitch Foundation will partner with M3 Group for the annual Inspiration and Influence Awards on Oct. 16 at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Road in Lansing. For information on the awards ceremony, call (517) 203-3333. ■

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MICHIGAN'S FINANCES Eubanks ser ving as keynote at Inspiration and Influence Awards

BY ALICIA FRANK

There’s no question about it. Lansing is filled with some very influential women. From the incredible things they do for communities to the small roles they play in daily lives, they are constantly impacting and inspiring positive change for all.

One inspiring woman who is making an impact is Michigan’s 47th state treasurer, Rachael Eubanks.

Eubanks not only believes women can do so much more than they believe they can, she pushes them to do it. As the keynote speaker of the 2019 Inspiration and Influence Awards, Eubanks is a voice for not only the state Treasury, but for women as a whole. As the first female treasurer for the state of Michigan, she is breaking barriers that have held women back for decades while opening new perspectives for the future.

Her diverse background and the fact that the Treasury is basically in her blood allows Eubanks to give Michiganders innovative solutions. She grew up watching her mother make a difference in the Treasury. Eubanks’ mother was a mentor to her and the countless other women looking to influence and inspire change within local communities. When Eubanks took office, she had the pleasure of placing her face among the portraits of past treasurers that line the walls of the Department of Treasury. She not only brought diversity to that collection of male treasurers, she had the honor of having her mother lead the ceremony and witness her accomplishments.

“I think having the story of being a first is hopefully inspirational,” Eubanks said. “If there is something that you feel like you can’t do, for whatever reason, because those who have done it before don’t look like you does not mean you can’t go do it and be successful in doing that.”

Eubanks was sworn into office in January.

Since then, she has been working to improve the economics and success of the state. The East Lansing native has always had a strong interest in public policy, and her work as a financial adviser of the $185 million Public Lighting Authority overhaul of Detroit’s street lighting system allowed residents to see her work firsthand.

By looking at where the state is underestimating itself, Eubanks is using her unique role in the Michigan Department of Treasury to help build a better Michigan through financially related issues.

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“The ability to try to create a more successful state of more successful people is something that I hope to do. That could come in the form of looking at our local governments and seeing what kind of support they need and really having a local unit as a government that is vibrant and sustainable are critical to our success as a state.”

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COVER STORY “She ended up setting up a network of women’s organizations,” Eubanks said. “She set them up, and I got to take advantage.”

Eubanks will soon empower local women with her story by speaking at the 2019 Inspiration and Influence Awards. By continually supporting one another, Eubanks believes women can set forth a path to move forward – not only as a state but individually.

“You can do so much more than you think you can.

Set a path and acknowledge the experience while still succeeding at a high level,” Eubanks said. “Sometimes we create our own barriers.”

When not in the office working to better the state of Michigan, Eubanks is spending time with her husband and cat, Stella, or she can be found sliding across the ice in an intense game of curling with the Lansing Curling Club. She serves on many different boards and takes a personal interest in areas where she feels more attention needs to be paid. Eubanks is not only inspiring, she is empowering: to women, to our state, and to the attendees at the 2019 Inspiration and Influence Awards. ■ Alicia Frank 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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COLORING CORNER

BY JEANETTE WUMMEL

Take a break by bringing out your inner child to enjoy some coloring! This page has been printed on glossy paper. To get the best results when coloring on glossy paper, we recommend using permanent markers from brands such as Sharpie or BIC. If you would like to print this design on your own paper, visit cawlm.com. To view more coloring pages from artist Jeanette Wummel, visit RootsOfDesign.com. â–

Jeanette Wummel is a graphic design specialist at M3 Group. She loves all things whimsical and geeky. She enjoys creating art in all medias. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her rescue dog, Peaches.

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Meet the panel of judges behind the Inspiration and Influence Awards

BY CHRISTOPHER NAGY

The best and brightest will be celebrated Oct. 16 at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West as the second annual Inspiration and Influence Awards take place to honor four female leaders from the mid-Michigan area.

Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine and the Aitch Foundation created the event to shine a light on local women in the area who are consistently impacting and influencing change in the community. Awards will be presented throughout the evening to women who have made strides and breakthroughs in the areas of community impact, women’s advancement and medical research in the region. In addition, the mid-Michigan Woman of the Year will be announced.

With a deep and wide pool of candidates nominated this year, narrowing the selection of this year’s award winners was not an easy or enviable task.

Here’s a look at this year’s panel of judges who pored over the submissions to determine the 2019 winners.

Jill Green Jill Green joined Martin Commercial Properties as a real estate manager in 2016. Prior to her role at Martin, Green managed over 40 commercial office buildings as well as several condominium associations as a lead property manager with TMN Commercial.

Now with over nine years of commercial property management experience, she handles a portfolio of over 570,000 square feet of commercial retail and office space for Martin.

The role includes overseeing leasing, management, maintenance, vendor services, and financial forecasting and analysis. She handles client and tenant relations as well as tenant improvement and capital improvement projects.

Green began her career in the advertising industry, working at D. Green Advertising as director of client services. Now that she and her husband are recent empty-nesters, Green is excited to take on a new volunteer role of treasurer for the University of Michigan Cheerleading Alumni board.

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Whitney Anderson-Harrell Whitney Anderson-Harrell serves as the chief community development officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Anderson-Harrell began at MSUFCU in 2015, previously working for Kraft Foods for 13 years. She currently oversees the credit union’s community development and financial education departments as well as the Financial Innovation and Education Center.

Anderson-Harrell is extremely active in the Greater Lansing and Michigan State University communities. She currently serves on the Lansing Food Bank Committee, the CIS Advisory Council, Lansing Student Accounts Valuing Education board, Capital Area United Way board, Lansing Promise board and as board secretary for the MSU Multicultural Business Program.

Anderson-Harrell holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration marketing from MSU; a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University; and has had foreign business studies in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico.

Deborah Toby Deborah Toby is the senior vice president of the human resources and administrative services division at Cinnaire, a Lansing-based full-service financial partner that supports community and economic development initiatives through creative loans, investments and best-in-class services. The company matches exceptional community investment opportunities with community-focused investors.

Toby worked for more than 10 years with a global career management and organizational consulting firm as an organizational development consultant. Just prior to joining Cinnaire in 2005, she served as a member of its sales and marketing team.

Toby earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, and she has completed graduate coursework at Central Michigan University and Michigan State University.

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Laurie Nash Another Look Hair Institute opened in the 1960s, led by Laurie Nash’s grandfather and followed by her father. When Nash continued the family tradition in 1991, she noticed that the industry had transformed, and women were much more in need of hair growth and thinning options.

Nash developed Image Day Spa, a relaxation healing spa that offers hair systems, hair stimulation growth treatments, massage, reflexology, reiki, facials, and skin and hair care. Due to the continuous growth of Another Look Hair Institute, a second location was opened within the Sparrow Hospital Herbert Herman Cancer Center.

The prosthetic boutique at the Herbert Herman Cancer Center has been greatly beneficial for men, women and children going through chemotherapy by providing cranial prosthetics, turbines, hats and decorative accents. The boutique helps people through their cancer journey from diagnosis to recovery.

Andrew Raines Andrew Raines is the retail vice president and district manager for Comerica Bank. He oversees banking centers in the Jackson and Lansing markets. Raines is entering his 12th year with Comerica Bank.

Outside of work, he is the father of two college-age children, both attending Grand Valley State University, and a seventh grader. Raines has been married to wife Shelby for 22 years, and together they have raised their family in Parma.

After having attended the Inspiration and Influence Awards in 2018, Raines was convinced that he wanted to be more involved in this year’s event. He and his colleagues at Comerica Bank celebrate excellence and share the enthusiasm in highlighting female leadership in mid-Michigan. Raines said being a small part of the celebration is an honor, and his company looks forward to acknowledging the inspiration and influence that the nominees bring to the community.

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Rachel Michaud Rachel Michaud is vice president of Gillespie Group. An asset to the industry for more than 20 years, she joined the team at Gillespie Group in 1998. She brings with her vast experience in real estate, marketing, sales and management. Her responsibilities include oversight of all day-to-day business operations of Gillespie Group, all leases, overall asset management and equity services. Since the inception of her career at Gillespie Group, she has aided company growth of a staggering 750%, with a portfolio growth from 214 units to more than 1,500 and more than 400,000 square feet of commercial property in 15 years.

After attending Western Michigan University, Michaud pursued an interest in real estate in East Lansing and has remained an active participant in the community. Michaud taught the nonprofit youth organization Junior Achievement for five years and continues to support the program. Additionally, she has worked with multiple groups of community organizations and nonprofits.

Scott Norman Scott Norman is vice president of business development for Physicians Health Plan, a division of Sparrow Health System. Physicians Health Plan provides insurance for thousands of employers and members across mid-Michigan. Norman is responsible for strategic planning, sales, marketing, and product and market development.

He is helping expand Physicians Health Plan into the Medicare market with the introduction of Sparrow Advantage, a new Medicare Advantage product that will be introduced in 2020.

Norman has over 20 years’ experience in health care insurance as a health plan executive and agent. His most recent experience includes leading the operations and sales for a 4.5-star Medicare Advantage plan with over $1.2 billion in annual revenue and serves over 140,000 members across Michigan. In addition, Norman led the commercial sales team and agent distribution strategy for a health plan with over 7,000 employer clients and 400,000 enrolled members.

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Carrie Talbott Carrie Talbott was born and raised in Lansing. After graduating from Sexton High School, she was accepted into the apprenticeship program of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 665 in 2001. In 2006, Talbott became a licensed journeyman electrician. She has been a foreman and job-site steward on many projects including the General Motors Grand River Assembly plant, the General Motors Delta Township plant and the Lansing Board of Water and Light’s powerhouse in Lansing’s REO Town, to name a few.

Talbott served as IBEW Local 665’s political outreach director during the 2018 election cycle and currently sits on her local’s apprenticeship interview subcommittee.

Talbott is married to her husband of 14 years, and together they have three children.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends and going to her children’s football, baseball and soccer games.

Kevin Kaplan Kevin Kaplan has over 20 years of insurance experience. The Kevin Kaplan Agency strives to inform and protect clients from unforeseen life happenings. He is an involved member of the Lansing community, events and other important issues. Kaplan cares about children, schools and ongoing issues people are challenged with on a daily basis.

He establishes a lifelong relationship with clients and their families, and he helps save them money by protecting their assets, planning their future and building a wall of security. Kaplan has been married to Debra for 17 years and has a daughter, 12, and son, 10. He also has two dogs, Lucky and Gabby.

Previously he was vice president of sales and account management for Physicians Health Plan, a division of Sparrow Health System. Physicians Health Plan is an award-winning health plan that provides insurance for hundreds of employers across mid-Michigan. In that role, Kaplan was responsible for strategic planning, sales, marketing, and product and market development. ■

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SQUASH, GOURDS AND PUMPKINS

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Halloween takes place during a time of year characterized by earthencolored chrysanthemums, leaf-lined walkways and crisp autumn air. As colorful as the costumes children wear for trick-or-treating may be, nature’s beauty is unsurpassed this time of year, and the scores of pumpkins, gourds and squashes on display only add to that colorful melange.

The Cucurbitaceae family may be best known for pumpkins, squash and gourds, but there actually are 800 species that belong to this family. While they share many of the same properties, these fruits each have their own unique attributes.

The main differences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended purposes — whether they’re ornamental or edible.

SQUASH

Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall, but the name references the hard-shell casing that protects the tender pulp inside. Zucchini are summer squash because their outer flesh is tender, while butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and hubbard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin. Even though it takes some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout.

GOURDS

Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated for eating.

Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn centerpieces.

Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, turban gourds and bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and color.

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MULCHED LEAVES COURTESY OF MCC

In the 1990s, turfgrass specialists at Michigan State University began exploring the potential benefits of leaving mulched leaves on a lawn instead of raking them and leaving them for curbside pickup. While the researchers noticed an obvious leaf residue on the lawn after mulching, they noted that it only sticks around for a few days. Eventually, the tiny pieces sifted down into the lawn, ultimately serving to control future weed growth while also providing the lawn with essential nutrients. Over time, researchers noted that homeowners who mulched rather than raked their leaves needed less fertilizer to give their lawns a green look in spring, saving homeowners the effort and cost associated with fertilizing.

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outside of winter. Raking leaves has long been a task for fall afternoons, but homeowners may be surprised to learn that they might be better off putting their rakes in permanent mothballs.

Researchers also noted that decomposing pieces of leaves cover up bare spots between turf plants, which have traditionally proven to be excellent spots for weed seeds to germinate. In fact, MSU notes that homeowners can expect a nearly 100% decrease in dandelions and crabgrass after mulching leaves for just three years.

Depending on the type of mower being used, up to 6 inches of leaves can be mulched at a time. Push mowers can handle smaller amounts, though can still be as effective as riding mowers.

Fall may be synonymous with raking leaves.

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PET'S TALE

BY JILL BAILEY

ReadjustingYour Pets TO YOUR ROUTINE As you and your family are in full-swing school/ work mode, you’ve settled back into your routine – but has your dog had time to adjust?

Be sure you are paying attention to your pup this time of year to be sure it is back in the swing of things with you. After spending the summer hanging out at the dog park, pool or maybe at a doggy day care, your pet needs time to adjust too.

Are you noticing any unusual behavior from your dog, such as harmful chewing or going to the bathroom in the house (when they are already potty trained, of course)? This could be a sign of separation anxiety in your pup.

Here are some great tips on what to do to help calm your pet in its time of stress.

First and foremost, remember that dogs love routine.

Just like you and me, your dog likes to know what to expect and, for the most part, what their day is going to be like. Try and keep to the same routine timewise as much as you possibly can.

Make sure after a long day that you still schedule time for your pup to have exercise and fun. Sure, you and the family are exhausted after a long day at work or school, but your pupper has been laying around the house all day and is ready to burn off some of that energy. Even if it is just throwing a

ball across the living room while you watch TV or playing tug of war while you make dinner, time spent together will make a positive impact on your dog’s life.

This next tip is something that is recommended, and I will admit I do it, but I am really not sure if it truly helps. However, I like to think it helps, so I always leave the radio or TV on for my dog. I believe the background noise must be better than total silence or hearing outside noises that may be scary to an animal.

What else can be scary for your pet? Halloween!

With this holiday right around the corner, make sure you have a good game plan for keeping your pet safe and sound inside the house. Keep your pet away from the candy bowl and from the front door. With all the strangers and costumes, this time of year can be overwhelming for some pets. Always be sure to discuss any concerns with your veterinarian. He or she can suggest what might be best for your pet.

Have a safe and happy Halloween! ■ Jill Bailey has a lifelong love of dogs and has been a certified trainer for several years.

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E V E N TS OCT. 4

Free Lunch at Kellie’s Consignments, Okemos 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 more information.

OCT. 4

Board of Water & Light Chili Cook-off The 24th annual BWL Chili Cook-off is back from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cooley Law School Stadium, the home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Guests will sample chili in the outfield from dozens of vendors, including local restaurants, businesses, nonprofits and organizations.

Making a return again this year is the Chili Dog Eating Contest, where participants race to eat as many chili dogs as they can in four minutes. There will also be a main stage with live music, a merchandise tent and access to the play area at the stadium for families. Proceeds from the event benefit Pennies for Power, Impression 5 Science Center and the HOPE Scholarship Program. Visit lbwl.com/community/ events/2019-10-04-chili-cook-off for more information.

OCT. 4-6

2019 Mitten Kitten Mash-Up Greater Lansing is hosting this year’s Mitten Kitten Mash-Up, an annual event that draws adult roller derby teams from across Michigan for three days of game play on two tracks running simultaneously. Come check out this exciting event Oct. 4-6 at the Summit Sports and Ice complex in Dimondale. Visit facebook.com/mittenkittensderby for more information.

OCT. 4-5

Oktoberfest in Old Town Old Town Oktoberfest, Lansing’s only German-style festival, features all things German, including live polka, German fare and, of course, wonderful German beers in souvenir mugs to remember the event. Visit iloveoldtown.org for more information.

OCT. 6

The Lansing Bridal Show Fall’s largest bridal show in mid-Michigan will feature a wide variety of wedding vendors in one location to help you plan the perfect wedding. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lansing Center, 333 Michigan. Ave. in Lansing. Visit lansingbridalshow.com/fall-bridal-show/ for more information.

OCT. 6

MSUFCU Dinosaur Dash The 34th annual Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash is set for 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6. One of the longest-running 5Ks in the region, the event serves as a benefit for the Michigan State University Museum. The race begins and ends near the museum, 409 W. Circle Drive in East Lansing. A full lineup of activities makes for earth-shaking fun for the entire family. After the race, celebrate National Fossil Day at the MSU Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Visit museum.msu.edu for more information.

OCT. 8

Lansing Brew Run Playmakers, Lansing Brewing Co. and Gillespie Group are teaming up to provide a monthly fun run and walk in downtown Lansing. This monthly event will start and finish at Lansing Brewing Co. Participants will be able to win raffle prizes, earn free swag for attending and enjoy a night at their new favorite watering hole. The run will have a formal start at 6 p.m., but all participants are invited to start their run/walk as early at 5:30 p.m. or even after 6 p.m.; the course will officially close at 7 p.m. with a raffle and charity recognition at that time.

The course may vary month to month with the route being sent electronically and maps printed at Lansing Brewing Co. when participants check in. After the race, the Stockhouse serves as a gathering place for appetizers and Lansing’s own favorite craft beers. Visit runsignup. com/Race/MI/Lansing/brewrun11 to sign up for the race.

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OCT. 25-26

Ageless Beauty Open House, Okemos Join Ageless Beauty for its open house from 5:308:30 p.m. There will be food, drinks and prizes.

Grand prize includes one year of Botox! Ageless Beauty is at 2395 Jolly Road, Suite 145, in Okemos. Visit agelessbeautycenterokemos.com for more information.

OCT. 12

Grand Ledge Beer Fest This new event is being held in conjunction with the Color Cruise and Island Festival, so bring the family to the Color Cruise at Island Park and the car show downtown, then come back for the beer fest from 3-8 p.m. to enjoy some craft beer on Fitzgerald Field.

The ball field is located under the bridge at Island Park, 206 W. River St. Entrance to the field is behind the Masonic Temple across the parking lot from the park entrance. A souvenir beer glass is included with each registration purchased for the event. Visit facebook. com/GrandLedgeChamber for more information.

How-To Halloween, Lansing How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that celebrates the do-it-yourself spirit of haunt season with hands-on activities, theatrical displays, interactive games, unique vendors and great entertainment. There will be 50-plus make-and-take crafts, demo sessions and how-to labs hosted by our vendors and exhibitors.

The event takes place at the Lansing Center from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Visit how-tohalloween.com for more information or tickets.

OCT. 28

Trick or Treat on the Square Trick-or-Treat on the Square is a free family-friendly event that celebrates the best of the fall season in the heart of the Capital City - downtown Lansing.

Historic Washington Square transforms into a gathering place for spook-tacular fall fun from 5-7:30 p.m. In addition to collecting Halloween treats at candy stations along Washington Square, attendees can enjoy refreshments of cider and doughnuts, dance in the street to Halloween-themed classics, a hay ride, or be entertained by stilt walkers and more! Visit trickortreatonthesquare.org for more information.

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OCT. 25-26

Murder at the Inn Test your detective skills during this two-night murder-mystery event at the Nordic Pineapple bed-and-breakfast in St. Johns. The fun begins upon check-in Oct. 25 and culminates Oct. 26 with an amazing dinner, during which all will be revealed.

This exciting getaway adventure includes a two-night stay at the Nordic Pineapple in one of the luxury rooms complete with private bathrooms and jetted tubs. There will be customized character biographies for all guests. An Oct. 25 evening meet-and-greet event will allow guests to meet fellow sleuths and enjoy some light refreshments. A gourmet breakfast will be provided as well as a three-course dinner Oct. 26. Call (989) 292-4178 to book this package.

Boo at the Zoo Little ghouls and boys will enjoy three weekends of spooktacular fun from noon to 5 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo on Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27.

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MY COMMUNITY MCLAREN LOVES LANSING FEATURES MUSIC AND BUBBLES The McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation held its inaugural McLaren Loves Lansing event at Lansing Brewing Co. on Aug. 23.

This strolling event offered attendees the opportunity to celebrate all the things to love about McLaren Greater Lansing and the great city that it supports. Funds raised will benefit the Sacred Space at the new McLaren Greater Lansing hospital.

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A big thank you to all sponsors including premier sponsor Independent Bank. ■ PHOTOS PROVIDED

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SARAH SCHULTZ, RN, CNM

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Sarah Schultz is originally from Andover, Minnesota, and has lived in the Lansing area since 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Baker College in 2016 and went on to earn her Master of Science in nursing with a major in nurse-midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in 2018. Schultz’s nursing experience includes cardiac, labor, delivery and postpartum care at McLaren Greater Lansing.

In addition to providing OB-GYN care in the clinic, Schultz will see obstetrics patients in Alliance’s Centering Pregnancy program. She enjoys working with women going through menopause. Schultz has a passion for learning and plans to obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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Nicole Perry has been with Dart Bank since 2016 as the office manager and most recently AVP/treasury management officer.

She brings with her 18 years of financial services experience.

Prior to joining Dart Bank, she worked for various financial institutions holding many different roles, specializing in business banking. Perry is an alumna of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Lansing Leadership 2018 class and is part of the Perry School of Banking class of 2020. She received her Bachelor of Arts in business management with an emphasis in human resources from Davenport University and attended Central Michigan University for her Master of Science degree.

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Jolee Hamlin is the associate director of public service for Capital Area District Libraries (CADL), a 13-branch system serving Ingham and part of Eaton counties. Her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University was awarded with highest honors, while her advanced degree in information and library sciences was awarded by the University of Michigan. Hamlin brings close to 30 years of library experience to the community. In her current position at CADL, she has been instrumental in launching and overseeing projects such as the Library of Things, the Capital Area One Book project, the new Mobile Library, the Connections in Corrections program, Summer Reading and many more.

Kellie Johnson, the retail store founder and owner of Kellie’s Consignments, Moving & Estate Sales is inspired by community-driven interaction. She spends time in and out of the store building relationships and awareness about recycling through consigning and shopping resale. Kellie’s Consignments offers clothing, furniture and accessories at her retail store, and on the road, she offers estate sale services for those moving or looking to downsize. Her role at the organization includes operations, marketing, strategy, financing, cultivation of company culture, human resources, compliance with safety regulations, sales and public relations.

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Liz Reno-Hayes has a genuine smile that connects with everyone she meets. That alone makes her approachable and easy to connect with: a small but important part of what makes a great account executive representing Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, Greater Lansing Business Monthly and ing Magazine. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business and a focus on sales and business marketing. With more than 10 years of sales and client management experience, she loves to help her clients grow their business.

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