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Don’t Forget to Vote!

November 4th 7 AM to 8 PM

Call ANC at 485-7630 to find your polling place

or to get a ride

Flu Prevention Clinic

On Wednesday, November 19, ANC will host a Flu Prevention and Immunization clinic from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Some people are at high risk of flu complications and should be sure to get vaccinated. These include people who are 50 years old or older, people with chronic or long-term health problems, women who are at least 3 months pregnant during flu season (November through March), and infants aged 6 to 23 months. Call to sign up and bring your health card with you. The cost is: • $20 for flu vaccine • $28 for pneumonia vaccine • Free for people with Medicare or Medi-

caid coverage • $3 for both, for people with IHP Plan A. • $12 for flu or $18 for pneumonia, plus a

$5 co-pay, for people with IHP Plan B. • $25 for both flu and pneumonia, plus a $5

co-pay, for people with IHP Plan B.

Volume IV, Issue I November 2003

Allen Neighborhood Center Update 2

Across the Neighborhood 3

Growing in Community 4

Community Builder’s Toolbox 5

Algo en Español 5

Healthy News 6

Inside this issue:

The Eastside News Fast Happenings in the Neighborhood

1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912 — (517) 485-7630 www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org — [email protected]

The Eastside News is a publication of Allen Neighborhood Center. For general comments or to submit news for the next edition, contact Matt Penniman at 485-7630 by the 12th of the preceding month.

Neighborhood Meetings

(at ANC unless stated otherwise)

Nov. 3: PLACE mtg, 6:30 Nov. 3: ABC mtg, 6:30 PM at 224 Bingham St. Nov. 5: Groesbeck mtg, 7 PM at Post Oak-Library Nov. 5: ENO mtg, 7 PM at Foster Center Nov. 6: FAIR mtg, 7 PM Nov. 10: Potter Walsh mtg, 6:20 PM at Potter Park Methodist Church Nov. 17: ANC Board mtg, 1:00 PM Nov. 17: Hunter Park West mtg, 7:30 PM Nov. 19: ECC Membership mtg, 12 PM, Foster Center Nov. 19: HERO mtg, 7 PM Nov. 24: LECDC mtg, 11 AM

Walk for a Smoke-Free Neighborhood On November 10

On November 10, you are invited to join the ANC Health Team and members of the Walk-ing Club to “Walk for a Smoke-Free Neighbor-hood”. We will gather at 5:15 PM, and at 5:30, the group will walk to deliver recognition awards and stickers to nearly 100 Eastside neighbors who have declared their homes smoke-free. Young people, strollers, and chair users are welcome. If you have special needs, please call the ANC Health Team at 367-2468 or 485-7630.

The Health Team, under the direction of Coor-dinator Ann Francis, has drawn national inter-est for their innovative efforts to link people to health resources. Just this year, the 6 team members have knocked on over 2000 doors in our neighborhood, and had 2200 face-to-face conversations with Eastside residents. These ‘porch talks’ have focused on health coverage, smoking cessation, exercise, breast health, and food sufficiency. Many of these conversations have continued as people have joined one of many ANC activities: the Monday Evening Walking Club (5:15-6:30 PM), our Salsa/Jazz/Swing dance nights (next on November 19th), Stretch and Tone on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 PM, Healthy Hub health dis-cussions (Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM), smoking cessation groups, individual smoking cessation counseling, and Friday Breadbasket.

Give a call to find out more and remember, “Good health is contagious — and you can catch some in the neighborhood.”

At right: Members of the ANC Health Team. Front row, left to right: Anita Gray-McClelland, Ann Francis, and Bobbie Hardy. Back row, left to right: Hollie Hamel, Wam-bui Demps, and Karan Anderson.

ANC would like to thank: • Rosie Vanbrough, Dinah Corliss,

and Felicia Bradly for helping with the newsletter mailing

• Kurt Pilon, Percy Scott and Keosha Louden for help with Breadbasket

• Doak Bloss for his ‘media support’ • Our YSC volunteers: Crystal

Lunsford, Leah Kalkman, Shannon Raum, Sandra Cade, and Richard Hamel

• Bobbie Hardy for cooking at the YSC paint-a-thon and picnic

• Joyce Hanford for donating lawn bags and work gloves to YSC

• Don Mowry for keeping an eye out for useful donations

• Gail and John Sauchak for the won-derful desks and computers

• Senior Program presenters during October: Bob Kirkby, Kerry Gray, Hollie Hamel, Fred McLouth, Wambui Demps.

Below: The Youth Service Corps re-cently completed work on its summer project, a beautiful mural! Our thanks to local artist Christine Reagan Rosales for her guidance. To see the whole mural in thrilling color, check out the alley run-ning south from Kalamazoo between Fairview and Magnolia. If you need as-sistance getting leaves raked this fall and would like to put your name on our list, call Hollie Hamel at 485-7630.

ANC Update Activities and programs offered by Allen Neighborhood Center

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Wednesday Morning Senior Coffee

(Non-seniors are welcome, too!)

Join us each Wed. from 10 AM to noon.

November 5: LPD’s Landlord Tenant Program: Come hear LPD Detective Ron Seyka discuss eviction proceedings, nui-sance houses, effective tenant screening and more. Good information here for landlords and tenants.

November 12: Sleep Apnea, Etc. Brenda Kniss of Life Care Sleep and Health Cen-ter will present on sleep apnea and other vexing sleep disorders.

November 19: FLU Prevention and Im-munization Clinic: The Ingham County Health Department will present on flu pre-vention. Flu shots will be available. (See cover article). Call to schedule a shot be-tween 11 AM and 12:30 PM.

November 26: How to Tap Community Resources: Our old friend Nancy Weber from Tri-County Office on Aging presents on this very useful topic. Thanksgiving lunch to follow. Call to reserve a spot.

AIDS Walk Report

We’re happy to report that the ANC team raised over $300 for AIDS research during AIDS Walk Michigan on September 28th. Thanks to all who contributed!

New Food Programs

Hollie Hamel has recently started in her role as Food Program Coordinator for ANC. Our long-term goal is to link urban consumers with rural pro-ducers, with an eye toward improving markets for local farmers and increas-ing access to fresh produce for neighborhood residents. But in order to achieve this, we need your help. We are inviting Eastside residents to a roundtable discussion on improving access to locally grown produce. It will be Nov. 20 at 7 PM here at ANC.

ANC Board News

This month we are welcoming three new members to the ANC Board of Directors: Corie Jason of Prospect Protectors, Mary Henry, Principal of Allen Street School, and Missie Aus-tin of FAIR Neighbors. Kimball Cart-wright, representing Shepard St. United Neighbors, is leaving the Board, and we will sorely miss his practical ideas and wonderful enthusi-asm. We’re looking forward to meet-ing his replacement next month. Please note that Board, made up of representatives from the nine organ-ized neighborhoods in our service area and the principal of Allen St. School, meets on the third Monday of each month at 1 pm.

Across the Neighborhood Free Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup: Rake your leaves, put them in paper yard waste bags, and set them out by the curb with your recyclables and trash. The City of Lansing’s free leaf pickup continues through Friday, Dec. 5th.

Super Charged Saturday: On Satur-day, November 15, an Energy Education Extravaganza will be held at Impression 5 Science Center from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bring the entire family and enjoy the following activities: • The Michigan Solar Grand Prix - a

street race between the solar cars from U of M and WMU at 11 AM

• Kid's Solar Car rides • Prize drawings and passport contest • Exhibits focusing on “Under-

standing Embodied Energy” and “Our Ecological Footprint”

This event is FREE to all. The entire Im-pression 5 Science Center will be open.

News From School Principals

Lansing School District will have a half day on Nov. 4 and no school on Nov 26, 27, or 28. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bingham Elementary has experienced a wonderful beginning of the school year, and November is no exception. ● On Nov. 6th will be RIF distribution. ● Also on Nov. 6th at 2 PM we will host an awards ceremony to honor the stu-dents with perfect attendance for the marking period, students' academic achievements, and all recipients of the Bingham Bulldog award. ● On Nov. 19th from 6 to 8 PM, Bing-ham will host its first annual Bingham Thank You Dinner. The dinner is an opportunity for Bingham and the 21st Century Grant Program to thank all of the businesses and individuals who con-tribute to the betterment of our children. We are hoping for a large turnout. ● Finally, on Nov. 20th, we will hold a Family Reading Night from 6 to 7:30 PM. Bingham would like to thank all of the people who make a difference in our school. We continue to look for more volunteers so feel free to stop by.


Neighborhood News

BTS Project Groundbreaking Sched-uled for Spring: After a flurry of pub-lic hearings and meetings, the BTS pro-ject has gone into the "sharp pencil" phase, where the developer moves from the general guidelines of the site plan to the specifications that must be submitted to potential financial partners. Of par-ticular interest right now is the applica-tion to the Brownfield Authority which will provide loan funds for redevelop-ment of either contaminated or obsolete properties. The Brownfield work is not expected to significantly change the site plan, which already included moving a great deal of dirt to reshape the site. In a conversation with the Burton-Katzman representative for this project, she indi-cated a spring ground-breaking was the current plan. Though she did not say so, the extended time frame also allows for the economy to develop a little more vigor. Plans for the redevelopment of upscale apartments at the Prudden Building site may also blossom.

The BTS committee will continue to keep folks informed as this process moves along. If you have questions, feel free to call Rick Kibbey, committee chair at 485-1154.

ABC (Association for the Bingham Community) will meet Monday, Nov. 3 at 224 Bingham (Roger and Donna Lownsbery's home). Dinner is at 6 PM, with the meeting from 6:30 to 8 PM.

Stay Warm and Save Money: Cool temperatures this winter will be accom-panied by high prices for heat. Keep your family warm and save money by weatherizing your home. For weatheri-zation information or demonstrations, call Urban Options at 337-0422. To put your home on a waiting list for free wea-therizing services, call Tina Terry of CACS at 393-7077. Heating bill pay-ment assistance is also available to those in need. Call the Michigan Public Ser-vice Comission at 241-6165 for info.

Allen School is in need of a safety per-son for the corner of Allen and Kalama-zoo Street. This is a very busy corner for our children. The times would be morning arrivals and afternoon dismiss-als. If you know someone that would be interested in helping our area elementary school please contact the Crossing Guard Center of the South Precinct at 272-7447. This paid position is a great opportunity to get to know our faculty and children at Allen. In other news: ● Allen has received a $12,222 grant for new playground equipment. Special thanks to former principal Camela Diaz. ● Allen was the recipient of the School with the Most Spirit Trophy during the Eastern Homecoming Parade. ● Parent-Teacher Conferences are com-ing up on Tuesday, November 4, from 1 to 3 PM and 4 to 7 PM and on Wednes-day, November 12 from 4 to 7 PM. ● Allen St. School Gym is open to peo-ple in the neighborhood on Wednesday evenings between 6-8 PM.

Fairview School has two new and excit-ing after-school programs - Chess Club and Drama Club. Both clubs drew ex-traordinary interest from our students, and they quickly filled to capacity! In addition to these clubs, Fairview already offers the following after-school pro-grams: French World Language class, Art Smart, Crafts/Sewing, and YMCA childcare. We are pleased to be able to expand our after-school offerings for students! Fairview will hold a Hallow-een Parade in our school neighborhood on October 31st at 9:30 AM.

Pattengill Middle will have 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts on Nov. 3 and 7th and 8th grade girls cheerleading tryouts Nov. 4. The 6th-8th grade girls swim team tryouts will be Nov. 10. ● The Band Boosters will meet on Nov. 10 at 6:30 PM in the band room. ● A PTA meeting will be held Nov. 11 at 6 PM in room 146 (the teacher dining room). ● The Sports Awards banquet will be on Nov. 12 at 6:30 PM in the activity room.

Prospect Protectors: A Legacy of Leadership

Top: Nellie Churchill chats with Peter Nelson and Anthony Sampson.

Middle: Corie Jason (right) prepares a sandwich while Nellie surveys the gathering.

Bottom: The kids’ table.

Find out what they're all about and what kind of neighbor they're going to be. I've had neighbors who call me just to talk. You have to have a lot of patience and learn to be a mediator in some ways. One other thing -- I would encourage anyone to attend the Citizen's Police Academy that's held twice a year and do a ride-along with an officer in your area. They know a lot of times where a prosti-tution place is, or a drug loitering area. In the end, you just take what comes.

EN: Corie, how long have you been liv-ing in this neighborhood? What made you choose it?

Corie Jason: We've lived on Prospect two years. We rented a house on Regent for 5 years, before that. My husband and I love this place. It's convenient to the places we shop, the price was right, and it has that neighborhood feeling. We like living near similar-minded peo-ple, who are educated and still want to live in the city. With the urban lifestyle and the feeling of community, there's nowhere else like it in Lansing.

EN: What would you like to do now?

CJ: Right now, I think we're focusing more on doing fun things. I feel pretty good about the safety of the community, with Nellie's strength in knowing the police department. Fun events in bring-ing the community together would be a good first step for me. I'm also con-cerned about bringing the community together for awareness and cleaning up. One other task is curbing the speeding on Prospect St. that people have been concerned about.

EN: Any advice for people who are starting to organize?

CJ: Getting to know your neighbors is the first thing that you can do in any neighborhood, then identifying needs. Then you start to identify a core group of people who are interested in working on those needs.

Growing in Community The People and Groups Making a Difference On the Eastside


Interviews: Nellie Churchill and Corie Jason

The Eastside News interviewed Nellie Churchill, longtime leader of the Prospect Protectors neighborhood, who is going into semi-retirement this year and transferring responsibility to Corie Jason. We caught up with both of them at a potluck celebra-tion on October 8th at ANC.

EN: How did things get started with Pros-pect Protectors?

Nellie Churchill: Well, it's the 20th anni-versary of our neighborhood watch this year, and I think we're the oldest one in the city. Marnie Montgomery was the one who started it. An advisory board formed in her living room in 1982. Marnie agreed to be the coordinator and Laurie Meyer was the co-coordinator. I was a block cap-tain. The whole neighborhood met at Bing-ham school with some of the police depart-ment because there had been some break-ins. Marnie tended to do things herself rather than delegate; for example, at block parties she would bring one of everything in case someone forgot. But Marnie moved to Minneapolis in 1996 and left me in charge. It was rough going at first. I had business cards printed and handed out neighborhood signs for people to put in the window. At first I was more active, be-cause we had two rival gangs fighting each other. It was the biggest problem I ever had. We worked for several years with the police to get rid of them. So far since then, things have been quiet. A lot of people leave their cars unlocked now, because they think it will keep people from break-ing windows to get in, but I don't go with that idea. I've always told people to keep doors and windows locked at all times.

EN: Do you have any advice for people who are just starting to organize in their neighborhood?

NC: Get to know your neighbors -- just go next door and introduce yourself.

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New Vacant House Ordinance and City of Lansing Housing Specialist

The City of Lansing has passed a new Ordinance to address vacant and red-tagged houses. This new ordinance allows the City to proceed with demo-lition if a property lies vacant and in disrepair for more then two years and the owner has not made “significant attempts” to make repairs. This new ordinance has the potential to speed up repairs on some of the long neglected houses in our neighborhoods. For more specific information about this new ordinance, contact Mark Linton.

Mark Linton is the Housing and Neighborhood Specialist at the City of Lansing Attorney’s Office and is work-ing to address housing concerns in the City. While the Code Compliance Of-fice deals with some of the structural problems of a house, Mark helps neighbors deal with the human aspects of a vacant, disruptive or otherwise problematic house. Mr. Linton is available to attend your neighborhood meeting and help you develop strate-gies for dealing with problematic houses. Mr. Linton can be reached at 483-4328 if you have a problem house in your neighborhood or are looking for the resources to tackle a housing related concern in your community.

Floodplain Outreach Team Update The ANC floodplain team has been out in the neighborhoods since mid-September, talking to Eastside resi-dents about flooding and other neighborhood concerns. We’ve had conversations with approximately 100 neighbors so far, and are beginning to compile and analyze the vast amount of feedback we’ve collected. We ap-preciate the cooperation of residents and look forward to sharing our find-ings with the community at our spring summit. In the meantime, we will be following up with many neighbors by assisting in block organizing, providing service referrals and offering technical assistance where necessary.

The Community Builder’s List of Handy Numbers

City of Lansing Housing Code Violations 483-4361 Front Yard Parking 483-4361 Weeds & Trash 483-4361 Code Compliance (Housing Code Violations) 483-4361 Forestry/City Tree Issues 483-7674 Potholes & Street Repair 483-4161 City Snow Removal 483-4161 Missing Sewer Grates 483-4161 City Attorney 482-4320 (Landlord/Tenant Issues—Mark Linton) 483-4328 Lansing Neighborhood Council 372-6290 Board of Water & Light Street Lights Damaged/ Power Lines Down 371-6000 Power Outage 1-877-295-5001 Police Department Police, General (Dispatch) 483-4600 Police, Emergency 911 South Precinct Voicemail System (messages for officers) 272-7486 North Precinct Voicemail System (messages for officers) 483-4467 Special Operations Section (drug houses) 483-4820 Landlord/Tenant Program 483-4820 Lansing Township Assessor and Supervisor 485-2272 Fire Department 485-5443 Planning and Zoning 485-4063 Police Department 485-1700

Algo en Español

Todos los viernes, al Centro de la Vecin-dad “Allen” (Allen Neighborhood Cen-ter), damos el pan gratúito a nuestros vecinos en un programa se llama “Cesta del Pan” (Breadbasket). Este pan está donado por negocios locales. Además, vamos a encontrar fuentes adicionales de legumbres frescas y otros tipos de co-mida, para distribuir-los en viernes.


Food for Thought...

What Makes a Neighborhood Leader?

Are you already a leader in your block? Are you interested in being part of a ‘community’ of neighbors? On the opposite page, we’ve talked about the work Nellie Churchill, Corie Jason and the rest of the Prospect Protector neighborhood have done to build their commu-nity connections. How do we include new neighbors in events and planning that has been taking place for years and sometimes decades? ANC has resources here to help you make these contacts and develop your block group. We’re available to help you strategize and plan your first, next or best event, meeting or plan! Give Travis a call at 367-2468. Here is a brief outline, taken from the Clark County, Nevada Neighborhood Services Homepage:

Every group needs leadership, a division of labor, a vision or plan, organization and com-munication. With these tools, the group can overcome the more difficult stumbling blocks along the way, cope with the task of finances and build a foundation for a lasting effect on the community. Before you run out the door, grab three of your neighbors and have a meet-ing, ask yourself the following questions. These will be the first things your neighbors ask you, so you may as well be prepared! • Why organize? Ask yourself what the advantages are to pull-ing the neighborhood together. • What are your goals? What will this new group of people accom-plish? What are the primary concerns in your neighborhood? Are there issues that residents in your neighborhood will rally behind? • How do you define your neighborhood? Are there natural boundaries, or is the area more united by a particular issue? Who will you approach to be a part of the new organiza-tion? How will you work to bring diverse inter-ests and individuals into the group? • Can you convince the majority of your neighbors to support the group? Will a majority of residents in your community agree with you regarding the issues you feel are important? Will you be able to gain support from neighbors not directly active in the group itself? This kind of support is called “buy-in” and will be very important when you represent your neighborhood before local government or try to organize a neighborhood-wide activity.

Community Builder’s Toolbox Ideas and Information for Strengthening Neighborhoods

Good health is contagious. Catch some on the Eastside!

Healthy News! A publication of the Allen Neighborhood Center • 1619 E. Kalamazoo • Lansing, MI 48912 • (517) 485-7630

November 2003

ANC’s Stretch & Tone… …meets on Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Adults - all levels.

ANC’s Walking Club… …walks on Mondays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. For all fitness levels.

ANC’s Healthy Hub… …meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Talk about health issues, personal fitness needs/goals, and quitting smoking.

Quit Smoking Program Call the ANC Health Team at 367-2468 for mentoring, info, support. Never quit quitting.

Quiz! (answer on next page) How many dust mites can be found in an average double mattress?

Celebrating Health 87 Walking Club - Miles

10 Quit Smoking Participants

58 Ingham HealthPlan SignUps

395 Health Surveys completed

55 Smoke-free homes

Kids’ Corner Check out Bam! at http://www.bam.gov/ It’s a body and mind web site designed to answer your questions, no questions asked.

Bam! sections include Fit4Life, Disease Detectives, Head Strong, Str8Talk, Whiz Kids, Survival Skills, and more. You’ll find quizzes, games, activity calendars, and other fun features.

Bam! is a creation of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Air -- The Inside Story

If you’re a typical American, you spend about 90% of your time indoors. Air pollution inside is often much greater than outdoors. What can you do? Identify potential hazards in your home and take steps to reduce them.

Secondhand Smoke. The smoke exhaled by smokers and given off by a burning cigar, cigarette, or pipe contains at least 40 cancer causing substances. Those who breathe it are at risk for respiratory infections, heart disease, and cancer. It also makes allergies and asthma worse. Secondhand smoke is particularly dangerous to children. Do not smoke in your home or allow others to do so. Post a “Smoke-free home” door sign.

Household Chemicals: Many household products (such as solvents, paints, paint strippers, aerosol sprays, hobby supplies) contain organic solvents that can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat; cause headaches; lead to loss of coordination and/or damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system; and even cause death. Check labels

for hazardous substances; minimize your use of these products; and always use them with adequate ventilation.

Moisture: Molds, mildew, fungi and bacteria often develop in humid areas and can lead to allergic reactions such as watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Some mold types are toxic. Prevent mold growth by keeping basements, bathrooms, and other rooms clean and dry. Use dehumidifiers and exhaust fans, and regularly inspect your home for roofing and plumbing leaks. If mold has already begun to grow, cleaning techniques depend on the type of surface you’re cleaning. The brochure Indoor Air Quality in Ingham County includes information on mold cleaning techniques. Call 887-4664 for your copy.

Dust Mites: Dust mites are microscopic and thrive in beds, carpet, and upholstery. Dust mites are the top trigger for asthma attacks. Wash bedding regularly in hot (at least 130 degrees) water. Consider allergen-control covers for pillows and mattresses.

Pet Dander: The tiny flakes of animal skin that pets shed can aggravate allergies and asthma. Wash pet bedding weekly and shampoo your pet regularly.

Combustion Pollutants: Appliances that burn fuel (furnaces, boilers, water heaters, gas stoves, fireplaces, etc.) introduce harmful combustion gases into home air. Improper venting can cause carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide to build up. Keep all appliances well-maintained and vented to the outside. Install a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home and check it regularly.

Radon: Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that can enter your home through the basement or crawlspace. Test your home. If radon is high, have your home repaired. ICHD sells inexpensive radon detection kits. Call 887-4312.

Lead: Structures built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. When it deteriorates or is disturbed, lead is released. Young children who ingest lead dust

or lead paint chips are at risk for delayed development, learning problems, and discipline problems. To have your home tested, call ICHD at 887-4308. And ask your child’s doctor about whether your child’s blood lead level should be checked.

Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is used in particleboard, interior plywood, laminated cabinets, and other building materials. It can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Increase ventilation when new sources of formaldehyde are brought into your home, and keep humidity levels low.

Ingham County Health Department Indoor Air Assistance Program The Ingham County Health Department has had an indoor air assistance program since 1989. If you are concerned about indoor air quality at home, work, or school, call them at 887-4312. Also, ICHD has a brochure that discusses indoor and outdoor air in Ingham County. For a copy, call Janine Sinno at 887-4664. Additional Resources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality Program www.epa.gov/iaq/ IAQ Hotline: 1-800-438-4318

American Lung Association Air Quality Information www.lungusa.org/air/

National Center for Environmental Publications and Information Call 1-800-490-9198 for your free copy of the brochure Indoor Air Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About. A Friendly Reminder… Keep on schedule with monthly breast health self-exams. If you find a lump, see your doctor, talk to a friend, become informed. Two web sites that provide info are www.komen.org and www.womenshealthnetwork.org Don’t Forget: Monthly Raffle! Win a $25 gift certificate to Meijer! Three ways to enter the raffle:

1) Fill out an ANC Health Survey; or 2) Participate in ANC’s walking club, Healthy Hub,

exercise or quit smoking programs; or 3) Sign a smoke-free home contract.

Call the ANC Health Team for details: 367-2468. September winner: John Simpson. Congratulations!

Ingham Health Plan: Health Coverage for the Uninsured If you are without health coverage and meet certain income guidelines, you may be eligible for the Ingham Health Plan. There are no enrollment fees, no premiums, and minimal co-pays for services. And IHP covers smoking cessation costs. It takes only 10 minutes to enroll. Call ANC at 485-7630 for information, or stop by and see us.

Quiz Answer Two million. Magnified dust mite. Egads!

Healthy News is a monthly publication of the Allen Neighborhood Center and is made possible by grants from the Ingham County Health Department Community Voices Program and the Komen Foundation.

For input about the newsletter, please call the Center at 485-7630 or email [email protected]. Thanks!

MAKE THE EASTSIDE SMOKE FREE Take the Pledge!

Allowing people to smoke in homes or cars or workplaces is dangerous to everyone’s health. Whether you smoke or not, you can prevent others from being exposed to secondhand smoke. Why not support the health of children, friends, neighbors, co-workers and visitors on the Eastside by eliminating their exposure to smoke in our homes, workplaces and businesses. Let’s create a healthier environment together! Take the smoke-free pledge. Make your home or business smoke-free. Become a part of the smoke-free honor roll. Call the ANC Health Team at 367-2468 to sign the pledge and enter the Health Raffle.

November Healthy Happenings Please verify all event information before attending.

Nov 10 Walking for a Smoke-Free Neighborhood. Gather at 5:15 p.m.; walk begins at 5:30. Please join the ANC Health Team and Walking Club as we deliver recognition awards and stickers to Eastside neighbors who have declared their homes smoke-free. Young people and chair users are welcome. If you have special needs, please call the ANC Health Team at 367-2468 or 485-7630.

Nov 19 Flu Prevention and Immunization, 10 a.m. - noon at ANC. Learn about flu prevention. Call ahead to sign up for a flu shot. 485-7630.

Nov 19 Move for Health. Back by popular demand! Exercise to salsa and swing. 7-9 p.m. at ANC. Limited to 12 people. RSVP at 485-7630. Childcare provided if requested.

Nov 20 Great American Smoke-Out! 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org for more info.

Ongoing Bread Basket, free bread every Fri. at ANC, 9a-5p. Come early as the bread is limited.

Ongoing ANC Health Programs. See previous page for details.

Ongoing Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step support group for people desiring to be nicotine free. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at St. Lawrence campus of Sparrow. Call Kathy at 627-9606.

Ongoing Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, for women 40 & over with low or moderate incomes or enrolled in IHP. Pap test, pelvic exam, clinical breast exam, mammogram, & health ed. Call ICHD/BCCP at 887-4364.

Ongoing Breast Self-Exam Clinic. Free Sparrow program. Call 364-2689 or 364-2688.

Ongoing WINS, Sparrow breast cancer support group that meets the 2nd Monday of every month. Call 364-2780.

Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Group, IRMC Breslin Cancer Center, 4th Thurs. of the month. 334-2163.

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