My Community: Umbrellas in April
Downtown Williamston was crowded with families and friends hoisting open umbrellas into the air — and not because it was raining. During the Umbrellas in April event, a multicolored mosaic of umbrellas lined the 100 block of South Putnam. Photographer J.D. Small captured the colorful array of art from the top of the True Value Hardware building downtown...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Taste & Tour of Old Town
Old Town welcomed numerous visitors to its quaint streets for its third annual Taste & Tour event. Hosted by the Old Town Commercial Association, the fundraiser supports the revitalization of Old Town. Patrons sampled cuisine from 10 different restaurants around the area, including authentic Mexican and Thai fare, gourmet snacks, breakfast and bakery goods,...
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Business Review: Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop
Refreshing scents rush forth as you walk into Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop, accompanied by bright reds, purples and pinks. Seven greenhouses in the back showcase a variety of annuals and perennials with different colors and scents. We try to keep up with what’s popular,” said co-owner Barbara Hastay. “Oranges, greens and citrus colors have...
Continue Reading7th Annual Capital Area Humane Society Fur Ball: A Furry Tail Evening
Transforming Eagle Eye Gold Club into an enchanted forest is no easy task. But that is exactly what transpired Saturday evening, April 17, 2010. Vases of twisty branches covered with pink blooms and crystals sat atop tables of chocolate linen with apple green silky toppers. So beautiful, you might have sworn you were in an enchanted forest. Those of you who...
Continue ReadingNonprofit Profile: The Creation Station
The Creation Station can be easy to miss, nestled below the Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing. But just look for the red door with the yellow star on the north side of the building, and you’ll get to the right place. This nonprofit organization caters to the green theme of things by collecting odds and ends that would most likely be thrown away and...
Continue ReadingPractical, Proactive & Protective: Olson is Eco-Chic
It could be that tiny fairies or Mother Nature herself dropped a little “green” dust on our budding environmentalist when she was just a baby. Whatever the case, Tonia Olson has been doing what is right for the world around her since she was a young girl. The proverbial apple didn’t fall far from the generational tree. Olson was preceded first by grandparents...
Continue ReadingThe Phantom of the Opera
A diva, a protégé, a former lover, a chance at stardom, romance, jealousy, the “opera ghost” and an epic musical score all come together for the U.S. tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. CAWLM spoke with Trista Moldovan, who plays the role of Christine Daaé, about the show, her experience in theatre and her work with soap opera stars...
Continue ReadingEco-Educating: Janice Vedder
As Delta Township Clerk, Janice Vedder is responsible for maintaining registration for elections, training election inspectors, putting together board minutes and keeping records. However, one of the greatest contributions to her community is The Greener Delta Program, which she pioneered in 1990 in order to help protect the environment. Vedder was first...
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Steward: Edith Suttles
One of Edith Suttles’ favorite places in the world is New York, which is home to her two daughters, Cressida and Meredith, who are paving their way in the entertainment business. “I’m a small town girl,” said Suttles. “I love to travel and visit, but this is more my lifestyle.” When planning for a relaxing vacation, she likes to go to Punta Gorda,...
Continue ReadingGrowing Generosity: Christi Dutcher
Christi Dutcher’s roots and passion are in Charlotte, MI. The roots are from a long standing family business, Fulton Lumber, founded in 1908, by W. B. Fulton, her great-grandfather and his partner, Ike Colborn. Dutcher worked at Fulton Lumber while in high school, and after some time away, returned to Charlotte and the family business. She currently co-owns...
Continue ReadingLifelong Learner: Joanne Bridgford
Joanne Bridgford loves a good challenge. For the mother of three who refuses to sit at home, multitasking isn’t intimidating — it’s exhilarating. Bridgford manages to remain family-oriented while driving herself to stay constantly active — physically and mentally. Her current goals are to run five races this year and eventually do something with the...
Continue ReadingReduce Injury Risk with Strength Training
When our kids are young and just starting to play sports, we want to keep them safe. We buy them protective equipment and make sure they are taught the proper fundamentals to ensure safe play. We don’t like to think about it, but with sports participation come sports-related injuries. Most are minor injuries such as sprains and strains. Some, however, are...
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