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Closing of Red Cedar stirs up fierce protest

Haslett Library’s celebration

Cedar Elementary School. Faces were also red with anger and frustration

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The final phase of the move from the old to the new Haslett Library took place Sept. 18, when volunteers assembled to create a “Chain of People” passing books between the two buildings. The event raised funds for the continuing operations of the library. Haslett school board member Lorie Barbieri (left) joined in the effort, which stretched down Franklin Street to the library’s new home. Haslett head librarian Ann Chapman got a surprise gift during the Sept. 19 formal dedication of the newly relocated library . Noted illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen of Bath, whose mural from the old library was moved to the new children’s room, presented Chapman with a stack of books from his Hazel Ridge Farm series, gifts from himself and his wife, Robbyn. The Haslett Library Grand Opening’s ribbon cutting ceremony. (L-R) Starting in the back: Meridian Township Trustee John Veenstra, Haslett Public Schools Superintendent Mike Duda, (Front) CADL Board Chair Marge Bossenbery, Meridian Township Supervisor Jerry Richards, Librarian Ann Chapman, Susan McGuillicuddy, President of the Friends Carol Christenson, Meridian Township Treasurer Julie Brixie, State Rep. Mark Meadows. PHOTOS BY DAWN PARKER|LCN

EAST LANSING – The color red was everywhere at last Monday’s public hearing focused on a major overhaul of the district’s school buildings. The MacDonald Middle School auditorium was twothirds full, made up mostly of people wearing red to show their opposition to the planned closing of Red

See PROTEST, Page 4 Seventh-grader May Martineau was among speakers protesting the planned closure of Red Cedar Elementary School. A final vote on a recommendation may come Monday, Sept. 26. DAWN PARKER|LCN

Twp.’s central fire station may shut down at night Gerald Richards. Board members seem tepid to a proMERIDIAN TWP. – The township’s cen- posal for a tax on a 2012 ballot that, if tral fire station would be closed during approved, would fund a new station. some overnight hours under a 2012 budget “I would be disinclined to ask voters for plan being considered by the township’s more of a millage,” trustee Lynn Ochberg board. noted, “at least until we have an uptick in The Central Station, the oldest and the economy.” smallest of the township’s three fire staTownship clerk Mary Helmbrecht said tions, could be closed between 10 p.m. that in the past, thousands of dollars of and 6 a.m. if other departmental expenses are not reduced, said township manager See SHUT, Page 7 Dawn Parker

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NEWS IN BRIEF Crossroads to hold Swiss steak dinner

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Monthly Swiss steak dinners are resuming at Crossroads United Methodist Church. The first one is Saturday, Sept. 24 at the church, corner of Haslett and Zimmer roads, north of Williamston and east of Haslett from 4-7 p.m. Take-out is available. The menu includes Swiss steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw and brownies.

Haslett preschool to hold rummage sale The Haslett Child Development Center, 1546 Haslett Road, will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The sale is a fundraising event for the center, which operates as a non-profit preschool. Proceeds will help support supplies for students, as well as ongoing operating costs.In case of rain, the sale will only be held indoors on Oct. 1. For more information, call Linda at (517) 339-2926

(SCENE) Metrospace concert Sept. 29 (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing, will host an all-ages concert on Thursday, Sept. 29 featuring Massachusetts-based Jerry Fels and the Jerry Fels and local bands Happy Human and Sit Up Stereo. Doors will open at 8 p.m. and music will begin by 9 p.m. Cover at the door is $5.

Red Cross announces local blood drives The following is a list of local American Red Cross blood drives in the area through Oct. 20: • Sept. 29: Charter Township of Meridian, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. • Sept. 30: St. Johns Student Parish, 327 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. • Oct. 3: MSU Gilchrist Hall, noon-5:45 p.m. • Oct. 5: MSU Lake Huron Room, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. • Oct. 6: MSU Federal Credit Union HQ, 3777 West Road, East Lansing, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. • Oct. 6: MSU International Center, W. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. • Oct. 11: Sparrow Hospital Professional Building Third Floor Atrium, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. .• Oct. 14: MSU Physical Plant, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.Red CrossBlood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible

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During the months of January through June, MSUFCU employees raised money for for Sparrow Hospice. The generosity of the MSUFCU staff helps Sparrow Hospice services improve communication between the terminally ill and their families throughout Mid-Michigan. Donations also aid in helping the terminally ill without insurance pay for the care they need.. The MSUFCU charity committee organized and participated in a vast array of Sparrow Hospice fundraising events for staff including various raffles, a bake sale, golf outing, Lia Sophia sales, clothing sale, candy grams, Pistons and Detroit Tigers ticket raffle, a car wash and more. (L-R) Executive Vice President April Clobes, Vice President of Human Resources Silvia Dimma and representatives from MSUFCU’s charity committee presenting the donation check to Stella Cash of Sparrow Hospice. COURTESY PHOTOThis Haslett United girls soccer team captured first place in the recent Bath 4v4 tournament, which followed up a second-place finish at the Holt 4v4 tournament. The girls tied their first game before wining the next three to take top honors. Back row, from left: Coach Jason Rahl, Cameron Harp, Taylor Rahl, Teagan Woodworth. Front row, from left: Catherine Surian and Anna Sharky. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH to donate blood. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

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The Meridian Crafters’ Marketplace is hosting its last market day of the season on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion in Okemos. Meridian Township hosts approximately 25 local crafters and artists from our neighborhood and surrounding communities to display and sell their hand-made creations The Meridian Market Pavilion is located behind the Township Hall, 5151 Marsh Road behind the Meridian Mall. Also, the CATA Bus System has a stop in front of

The League of Women Voters of the Lansing Area is sponsoring a talk by Michigan Community Health Department Director Olga Dazzo, Community Health in Challenging Times, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hannah Community Center Banquet Room at 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Director Dazzo will focus on the department’s adult and childhood obesity initiative and infant mortality summit. This talk is co-sponsored by the Zonta Club of Lansing and Birth to Five, Great Start of

Haslett beautification group to meet Sept. 28 Civic, business and faith-based organizations interested in adopting a flower bed are invited to attend the final Haslett Beautification Association meeting for 2010-11 on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The meeting takes place from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Viking Room at Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh Road. Volunteers are needed to help plant and maintain flower beds for 2011-12. No experience required; training will be provided. The HBA is a not-for-profit service group that plants and maintains flower beds in the downtown Haslett area and also near Lake Lansing. The group is committed to improving the aesthetic appearance of Haslett’s commercial areas. The project is funded through private donations. For more information, please call Teri at (517) 256-0174.

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WHAT’S NEXT The East Lansing School Board is scheduled to make its final decision on the school configuration plan Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of MacDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham.

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during a four-hour public hearing. Red Cedar — one of six elementary buildings in East Lansing — would be shuttered in the fall of 2016 under a recommendation presented by Superintendent Dr. David Chapin at the board’s Sept. 8 meeting. That recommendation was tentatively approved 4-3, and is scheduled to go to a final vote on Monday, Sept. 26. Chapin said the board has the prerogative to delay a final vote if members choose to make changes to the recommendation. A decision must be made by no later than early October to allow time for an application to the state for approval of a bond election in February 2012.

While administrators and school board members have consistently said the decision to close Red Cedar was strictly data-driven, opponents of the closing pointed to numerous reasons why it should remain open. Seventh-grader May Martineau, a Red Cedar graduate, received a standing ovation from the audience for her remarks. Her Red Cedar friendships included classmates from China, Africa and Argentina. “I know my experience is priceless,” Martineau said. “Not a lot of kindergartners can say they learned about another culture from their classmates. I could, and I can.” Chapin said the decision

was arrived at using student enrollment data, which he said “shows an enrollment that is moving north”, and census data comparing 2000 and 2010. According to the Census, while the city’s population has increased, but its school-aged population has declined, with the most severe drops occurring in the Red Cedar area. Others expressed concern that race and ethnicity figured into the decision to close the school. “Closing Red Cedar sends a message that children of color and international students are not a priority in East Lansing,” said Kari Nicewander, senior pastor of Edgewood United Church of Christ and the mother of an African-American son.

We are better than this.” While Chapin acknowledges the passion with which people view Red Cedar, he said the makeup of the student population did not factor into the decision. “In my mind it’s always been about … improving the school experience for all of our students. It’s never been about selecting neighborhoods and it’s never about divisions in our community. It’s always been about creating an improved school experience for all students,” he said. Still others just hope to preserve their neighborhood school. “You must realize this school is the jewel in the crown of East Lansing Public Schools,” Kathleen Boyle said. “Don’t smash that jewel, and don’t devastate our small, somewhat quirky neighborhood – a committed and important part of the East Lansing community.”

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MERIDIAN TWP. – A Lansing man was lucky Meridian Townhip police officers were at the Meijer store. Around midnight Aug. 28, Meridian Township officers were at the Okemos Meijer on a medical call when they were told of a man who had been inhaling from spray cans – commonly known as “huffing”

– while waiting in line to pay. Meridian Police Lt. Greg Frenger said the man, a Lansing resident, was found outside the store in a state of disorientation. The man was arraigned the following day on a charge of criminal use of a chemical agent, a misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail. • At 5 a.m. Sept. 4, offi-

cers were called to the 5800 block of Lake Drive on a report of a fight. Officers found some minors at the location who were cited and released, but Frenger said there was no evidence of a fight and no cooperation. Two 19-year-old males, both Meridian Township residents, and a 19-year-old Lansing resident were all cited for minor in possession of alcohol.

trespassing following a party. Officers responded to the 300 block of Kensington just after midnight on Sept. 10, where they had been sent on a report of a loud party. When they arrived, the house in question contained 12 to 15 people, the windows were open and people were singing karaoke. East Lansing Lt. Jeff Murphy said the singing violated the city noise ordinance, as it could be heard from across the street. Police said the residents were described as cooperative and apologetic. However, one guest – whose blood-alcohol level was later measured at .12, greater than the legal limit for intoxication in Michigan – began arguing with officers. The man was later arrested ror trespassing and lodged until sober. • At 2:43 a.m. Sept. 7 near the intersection of Coleman and Wharton, an officer saw a gray Pontiac Grand Prix with its hazard lights on and a man standing outside the vehicle. The officer pulled into the parking lot to find out how he could help. While speaking to the man, the officer observed behavior which

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Haslett Library • Sept. 30: Meridian Senior Center Fall Open House (held offsite, adults), 10 a.m. Capital Area District Library (CADL) Haslett and CADL Okemos will participate in today’s open house held at the Meridian Senior Center, showcasing organizations dedicated to helping local seniors. Be sure to stop by the library’s table for

giveaways and to visit with head librarians Ann Chapman (Haslett) and Betsy Hull (Okemos). The Meridian Senior Center is located in the east wing of Chippewa Middle School, off Kinawa Drive. • Oct. 7: Book Scouts (grades 1-3), 4 p.m.

Okemos Library • Sept. 26, 29, Oct. 3, 6: Drop-in After School Tutoring (children,

tweens and teens), 5 p.m. • Sept. 30: Meridian Senior Center Fall Open House (held offsite, adults), 10 a.m. CADL Haslett and CADL Okemos will participate in today’s Open House held at the Meridian Senior Center, showcasing organizations dedicated to helping local seniors. Be sure to stop by the library’s table for giveaways and to visit with head librarians Ann Chapman (Haslett) and Betsy

Hull (Okemos). • Oct. 2: First Sunday Gallery Walk Reception (all ages), 2 p.m. This month (held over from September): Zane-Balks-Russell (mixed media) and John J. Russell (watercolors). • Oct. 5: Harvest Preparation (adults), 2 p.m. Learn pressure cooking, freezing and other ways to eat better and enjoy more, saving both time and money.

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Okemos schools must seek new ways to improve I t was disappointing, but hardly surprising, to read about both racial disparities in local schools and school administrators’ sense that increased state funding for schools is not likely. Neither financially supporting public schools nor

GUEST COLUMN Vin Lyon-Callo

a commitment to equality have been favored politically in recent years. As a result, these are extremely challenging times for our schools and communities. A continued loss of stu-

dents, declining property values, increasing health care costs, mandated testing, attacks on teachers and the stress of decreased economic security for more families complicate things further. Such practices are turning the American Dream

into a fantasy for many. Given the obstacles, are there things we can do to craft excellent education? As a parent of two Okemos students, volunteer and educator myself, I decided to run for the Okemos school board because I believe we can

think and act in new ways to continue to improve our schools if we work together as a community. Okemos will be pursuing a tax renewal for building and maintenance costs. That is certainly essential, but also insufficient. We must consider measures beyond millages, financial donations, and the now annual round of spring budget cuts. Okemos remains an incredibly privileged community in terms a breach of cat ethics. of the resources, experiThe upside is that we ences and education of will never have to buy an community members. alarm clock, and maybe We benefit from local that’s okay. economic resources, excelCats don’t have to be lent teachers and school wound up or connected to facilities, our proximity to an electrical outlet. Over MSU, a very well educated the life of a cat that could citizenry and the globally save us enough to buy, say, diverse backgrounds and 20 pounds of cat chow. A experiences of many memsuperior brand, even. bers of our community. As I write this, Storm Community forums are sits nearby purring loudly. a good start, but can we She is no doubt delighted work to integrate more of that I have finally figured the community into being out who is in charge here. part of new solutions? Many changes have Clarice Thompson is a been made in recent years. regular contributor Are we going to just conto this newspaper. tinue to cut a bit at a time?

Storm: Four-legged alarm clock D

awn has arrived. That is, it’s on its way, probably passing somewhere near Erie, Pen. at the moment. Snuggled in our beds, my husband, Jack, and I are unaware. We aren’t terribly excited about dawn. But our cat, Storm, is brilliant when it comes to dawn. And she just cannot wait to share. I hear a “thump” as she jumps down from her sleeping spot, my computer chair across the room. She has completed her nighttime job, which is to deposit as many hairs as

aside to examine my left nostril Clarice Thompson It seems to satisfy, so she moves to Jack’s chest possible on the chair. in order to listen to his After a jump up to the heartbeat. Finding us alive cedar chest at the foot of is a joyous thing. Her deafthe bed and another to the ening purr tells us so. bed, she begins a march Because she is a cat, toward our heads, placing her definition of an alive her feet with all the subhuman is, “able to dispense tlety of a 7.9 earthquake. food.” Storm is not small - 18 I’ve explained to her pounds standing, 55 pounds about weekends, suggestwhen we pick her up. Pick- ing she might enjoy sleeping her up has to be her ing in. I’ve promised her idea, never ours. extra rations if she can She taps me on the stay in her chair for, say, shoulder. I shrug her off an extra thirty minutes. and pull the covers over She refuses to listen. Lismy head. She pushes them tening to humans would be

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I believe it is essential to develop regularized evaluations of practices so that we know we are doing the best we can for all our students. For example, the elementary school restructuring resulted in the closing of Wardcliff and Central, the two district schools with the highest percentage of children qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The altered K-8 programs increase school transitions. Research suggests that such transitions most adversely impact low-income and minority students. Could we analyze impacts the school restructuring has had on students and schools to document and, hopefully, proactively address any concerns? The same type of research driven approach could be used to analyze all of our practices as was done recently with the Kinawa curriculum. Vin Lyon-Callo is a professor of anthropology at Western Michigan University and a candidate for the Okemos School Board.

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registration begins at 9 a.m. Chairpersons are Gene and Alice Kenyon of Mason. Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation executive director Deborah Orloff said there are 272 participants already pre-registered. The 5K will take place on Okemos High’s crosscountry course, while walkers may walk for as long as they like on the school’s track. Same-day registration is $15 for adult walkers and $10 for those 12 and younger. The fee for runners is $20 in advance and $5 extra on the day of

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the event. Funds raised help develop Parkinson’srelated programs in the Lansing area and across Michigan. Orloff said some of the funds from the inaugural race went toward a recent daylong Parkinson’s symposium held at the Lansing Center. “This is not just fundraising. This is bringing people together from all

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HASLETT — Photo-artist and business owner Penelope Faber Milliman is one of 16 artists to have their work chosen for display at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum on Mackinac Island. Pieces in the invi- Penny Faber t a t i o n a l Milliman show were selected by jurist S. K. Young of Detroit and had to feature “Mackinac” as their theme. Ninety-three artists submitted works for the show, and 16 finalists were selected. Milliman’s selection, entitled “Bending the Straits,” features images of the island including Grand Hotel, horse drawn carriages, ferry boats, bicyclists, the Round Island lighthouse and the Straits of Mackinac as taken from an elevated vantage point on the island’s West Bluff. Milliman then enhanced the photograph using Photoshop software to give the

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OKEMOS - Josh Rudd scored both goals to help Mason send Okemos to their third loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Chieftains on Sept. 17. Mason coach Nick Binder said that Okemos was one of their toughest tests to date . “Okemos is a good team, and if they get one more bounce, it’s a 2-2 game,” he said. But the Bulldogs got the first fortunate bounce in a game that looked like it was going to be a shootout early, as all three goals were scored in the first nine minutes of the contest.

Mason opened the scoring just 1:21 into the game when an Okemos pass in the back caromed off of the referee and fell to Rudd near the left-wing corner of the box. His right-footed shot found the back of the net to give his team a 1-0 lead. Okemos tied the game less than two minutes later from a free kick just outside the Mason box on the left-wing side. Josh Robison’s cross to the near post was headed home by Carson Covell to make the score 1-1 with 36:41 left in the first half. Mason took the lead right back, when Okemos goalkeeper

Landon Collier came off his line to slide and cut out a through ball to the onrushing Bobby Albert The ball again found Rudd, who rolled it into the open net from 25 yards out to make the score 2-1 with 31 minutes left in the half. While Mason continued to dominate possession for the bulk of the half, they created few scoring chances, and the half ended 2-1. “We got a little flat-footed and lost our composure a little bit in the first half,” Okemos coach Brian Guggemos said. “When you give up two goals in the first ten minutes, it makes it really difficult.”

The Chieftains took the game over immediately after the break, holding possession in the Mason end of the field for extended periods, and creating several dangerous chances on set pieces as a result. None of them found the net, however, and the Bulldogs kept Okemos in their own half most of the last ten minutes of the game to run out with the win. “Yeah, we probably had a bad break here or had something go against us there, but you’ve got to play over that,” Guggemos said. “They made some plays and we didn’t, but we played better in the second half, so that makes me happy.”

Okemos junior midfielder Josh Robison (9) sends the ball upfield, as teammate Scott Hughes (14) looks on, during the Chieftains’ 2-1 loss to Mason on Sept. 17. SCOTT YOSHONIS | LSJ MEDIA

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HASLETT — It’s all a matter of perspective for Haslett’s Adam Foren., the Vikings’ quarterback. Though the Vikings haven’t had much to cheer about with a 1-3 start this season, Foren believes there’s still time to turn the season around. “I think we just have to look back at those games and not get down on ourselves,” he said “In reality we are a couple of plays away from being 3-1, and we have to have that mentality going into each game. We feel like we’ve played some of the best competition in the area and hung right with them.” Aside from their loss to East Lansing in week one, the Vikings have made every game a battle.

The first tough break came against Okemos, after the Vikings rallied back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, only to fall to the Chieftains 27-29 in overtime. The Vikings grabbed their first win the following week with a 16-13 win over Owosso. Heartbreak struck again on Sept. 16 with a 27-17 loss to rival DeWitt. After taking a 17-13 lead in the fourth quarter, the Vikings had a chance to put it away after a DeWitt fumble. But the Panthers, ranked No. 3 , recovered the ball and scored three plays later. Haslett then fumbled its second kickoff of the night, allowing DeWitt to score again. “We’ve talked a lot about being more efficient and mentally tough,” Vikings coach Charlie Otlewski said Tuesday. “We have to be mentally tough when the

game is on the line. “In the Okemos game we jump offside, last week there were some missed blocks on kick returns that caused fumbles. It may be one guy or two guys not going hard and it costs us dearly in the fourth quarter. When it counts, we have make plays. We know our schedule is tough and there are no gimme’s this year.”

Intense practice The Vikings aren’t wasting time dwelling on the past. “This week (practice) has been very intense,” Foren said. “Coach is really upbeat and having us do competitive drills and it’s really boosting our confidence. We are getting our swagger back and that’s good.” Otlewski will be expecting big things from Foren along with other seniors

who can help out on both sides of the ball like Joe Varlesi and Kolby Casaday who both play running back and defensive back. Casaday entered Friday’s game against Ionia with three touchdowns on 47 carries for 373 yards. Varlesi has recorded three field goals with seven extra points. “I think one of things is Joe had 8 or 9 tackles and so he makes a lot of plays for us on both sides,” Otlewski said. “He’s our best athlete. “Foren has done a great job in our style of offense. We’ve been running a more traditional offense with less throwing. “He is a very capable quarterback and a great leader. Whether we’re running 55 times or throwing 55 times, he’s a team guy and is doing whatever it takes to win and that’s really outstanding.”

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OKEMOS — Monday’s practice couldn’t come soon enough for senior quarterback Jonny Bolas. A little less than a week after Okemos (3-1) experienced its first loss of the season, falling to undefeated Grand Ledge 21-6, Bolas said his team has refocused and isn’t looking back. “We’ve had the two best practices we’ve had all season,” Bolas said Tuesday. “Everybody is going 100 percent and it’s been really amazing to see how our team has bounced back. I’m so proud of the team.” Knowing Grand Ledge would be one of the Chieftain’s tougher games, Bolas said he thought his team came out a little intimidated. What started out as a battle of the defenses, turned into back-to-back

touchdowns by both teams that eventually lead to 21 unanswered points by Grand Ledge. “It might have gotten to some people,” Bolas said on trying to remain undefeated. “A lot of guys were down afterwards, I could see it in their eyes. I just wanted to make sure they knew it’s not over. We have five more games and we have to work our butts off. It may be one step back but we are taking two steps forward.” Bolas’ is averaging 87 yards a game, 4.9 yards per carry and has five touchdowns on the season. Also aiding the Chieftains rush game are senior running backs Evan Leski and Ian Horne who had a combined five touchdowns for Okemos heading into Friday’s matchup against Sexton. “It’s one game,” Okemos coach Paul Palmer said

after the loss. “I told them they have two choices. They either can drop their heads or they can respond and continue throughout the season.” Bolas agreed. “I think we all made mistakes,” he said. “ I know I did. Individually I need to make better reads on the field and play at a higher level than I usually play. As a team, watching film we noticed we are all kind of doing our own thing.” Okemos will host Jackson this Friday followed by Holt on Oct. 7. The Chieftains finish their season on the road with Eastern and East Lansing. But the Chieftains aren’t looking too far ahead. Okemos coach Paul Palmer said it back at the beginning of season, and he’s continued to say it to his players each week. “One game at a time.” If the Chieftains con-

SPORTS BRIEFS Okemos swimmers remain undefeated The Okemos girl’s swim team remains undefeated at 2-0 heading into the third week of the season. The Chieftains have won the league title the past 10 years but won’t be the only contender this year in a talent-heavy Blue. Okemos will travel to Holland on Saturday for an invitational before hosting Grand Ledge last Tuesday.

Brycen Sorber (bottom) of Okemos dives into the nedzone for a touchdown with Grand Ledge defender Jordan Loredo draped on him back late in the second quarter of their game Friday September 16, 2011 in Grand Ledge. The touchdown put Okemos up 6-0. KEVIN W. FOWLER\LSJ MEDIA tinue to practice like they did last week, Bolas thinks the Chieftains will have a long playoff run. “I think the key to our success, especially after looking at these two prac-

tices, is our focus,” Bolas said. “ If we stick to our technique we can do really well. We do have the talent, we just need to stay focused and play to the best of our ability.”

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Pennhousehold misc. 2415 serger, fabric, linens, powcountry items, furniture, sylvania Ave. Aureliuls Rd. Unit 29. er tools, Christmas, kitchantiques, candles. Great NO PRESALES. enware & pans, microFall & Christmas items. MULLIKEN: SEPT. 29, 30 wave, lg size ladies Sat. Oct. 1, 10-6 daily. The and Oct. 1, 9am-6pm. 3421 clothes, hats. Putnams. W. Saginaw. 4 family sale. Lots of nice furniture, clothes, picnic table, rugs, HUGE ESTATE SALE 1 622 power tools, knick knacks, DeCamp Rd., Stockbridge, BATH YARD SALE. dishes, baby crib, misc. Fri. Sept. 30th- Sunday Oct. 120 Upton Rd. $2 sale 2nd from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 NOTHING OVER, LOTS p.m. antiques, tools, china, MOVING SALE Fri., Sat., PORTLAND 0 1 735 PETRIE UNDER. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Sun. 2422 Kansas Rd., collectibles, jewelry, furni Rd. (3/4 mi S of Clarksville Sept 29-30, Oct. 1. 9-? Okemos. Power tools, ponture, glassware, canning Hwy) FRI 30th & SAT 1st, 9toon boat, sports equip., ie jars and much more. 4pm. Large Sale! Toys, MOVING SALE Lots of guy skis, boots, poles, dishes, tools, clothes, furniture, stuff. New & used computtrampoline, general mersmall appliances, garden er hardware & software, chandise. tractor, knick-knacks, CRT & flatscreen monitors, sporting equip & more printers, cases, high end WEBBERVILLE621 N. speaker systems, electriSearls Rd. FINAL MOVING cal wire, phone wire. Lg. SALE Collectibles, houseST. JOHNS HUGE SALE! assortment of hot & cold hold, furn., Christmas de- BICHON FEMALE, 9 mos., all School desks, vintage 7991 Market St. Portland, roll steel bar, rod & tube cor, toys, Mens’ XL and lots more. shots, wee wee pad I-96, Kent St. exit (76), steel. Hinged tonneau cov clothes. New items added 1554 S. DeWitt Rd. trained, good home only, south to Market St er, Chevy ’99-’07 longbed, daily . Fri.-Sat. 9/23-9/24, Sat., Oct. 1, 10-4. $350 firm. 517-323-1161. Extang Full Tilt brand. As10-4 September 29 through Ocsortment of tables. 420 BICHONFRISE 18 WEEKS, tober 1 (Thurs. and Fri. John Deere garden tractor Dew claws, Good with chil9am to 7pm; Sat. 9am to w/ 60’’ deck. Small amount TOYS, TOOLS, INSTRUC TION materials, housedren, loveable, parents on 4pm) of furn. Weight bench. hold, packing tapes & site, shots, e v t checked, Adult & children clothes. guns. 9am Thurs., Fri., Sat. w o r m e d , Antiques, collectables and Misc. household goods. Sept. 29-Oct 1. 9422 Cutler NonShedding,Hy poAllerge household items Most stuff will be priced to DOING GOOD WITH Rd., Portland behind nic $400. (517)712-6698 Full size 3 piece Eastlake move. Sat. the 24, 10-6. DOUGHNUTS Vollman Ford. 517-303angie6964@sbcglobal.net bedroom set; chairs; Sun. the 25th, 12-4. 3106 Join The OPEN MARKET™ 4707 desks; walnut tea cart; Lawrence Hwy., Charlotte, o f r a weekend of craf t s, Grinnell spinet piano; large BLACK LAB MIX 1 ry old, MI. collectibles, music and oak ice box; oak high male, has all shots, VERMONTVILLE: SAT. OCT. donuts. Saturday, Oct 8; chair; fainting couch; parneutered, housebroken, 1, 9-3:30pm. 2 0 1 am-4pm, and Sunday , lor tab l es; mantles; mantle must have lg fenced yard snowmobiles, dehumidifi Oct 9; 12noon-4pm at The and desk clocks; light fix preferably country living, er, clothes, long carts, Cobblestone Event Center tures and parts; 1964 Chito loveable home. $100. misc. 7739 Lawrence Hwy, (next door to The Depot nese red electric stove; 517-455-2179. 1 mile west of Lacey Lake Diner) in Mason, MI. Help wardrobe; 2 newel post Rd. us kick off the 2nd Annual BLUE HEELER 10 wks, male, lamps; pictures; frames; Hats Wraps and Mittens beds; rugs and much grey, shots & wormed, by bringing new or gently more! $100. Pitbill 3 yr old male. used hats, scarves or mit$1 0 0. 2 yr old cat, de2908 O’HANLON CT. tens for our donation barGlassware and china. All clawed & fixed $10. 517Williamston, Fri. Sept.30 & rels. The OPEN MARKET is kinds (Vintage and mod708-7729. Sat. Oct. 1 9am-4pm. Too A LAWSONS LIQUIDATIONS free all weekend. Free ern): many items to list. Someparking is plentiful. For sale will be conducted at Hall red pottery; art potthing for every age and vendor and event informa - BOSTON TERRIERS ADULTS 3700 N. Durand Rd., tery (mostley Roseville & AKC registered, $50 to pets too! S. of Gr. River tion visit: Corunna, Sept. 29-30, Oct. Weller); Manhattan Degood home. 517-676-4091. Ave. & N. of 96 off Linn Rd.. www.openmarketmichigan.com or 1, 10-6. Numbers at 9 a.m. pression glassware (servbetween Meech & Dietz call 517 214 8824 or 517 974 For a complete listing, ice for 12) and serving CAT-WALTER IS ADORA Rd. 8185. photos & directions please pieces; Franciscan Apple BLE, blk & Wht, tuxedo, 2 visit our website at dinnerware (service for yrs, very loving! He is lookwww.lawsonsliquidations. 12) and serving pieces; OLD BOOKS, POSTCARDS, DELTA TWP: FRI. Sept. 23, ing for a family of his own, com or call 989-725-5796 prints, photos, magazines, Royal Ruby; Cambridge Sat. Sept. 24, 8-2pm. 8613 no other kitties! All Mediads, etc. 5 4t h Antiquarian Square dessert set; GeorgDoe Pass, near Broadbent cal, neutered, declawed. Book & Paper Show! Sun., es Briard Victorian Gar& St. Joe. Toddler toys, $50 to best home only. 517 Sun. Sept 25 9:30-5. Lansdens fine china; Victoria boys clothes 2 & 3T, books 490-0081. ing Center, 333 E. Michigan Austrian white china and other great finds. Ave., Lansing. 200 tables! w/gold rim; Lenox Winter CHIHUAHUA MALE, $4.50. 51 7 -332-01 2 1 . Greetings Everyday ironESTATE SALE. 15027 Cutler WHITE&BEIGE, 15 weeks, stone (service for 8); signEATON RAPIDS MOPS Road, Portland, MI, Fri Good with children, ed Haviland platter; large Mom 2 Mom Sale! SEPT 30 & Sat OCT 1, 9 am loveable, parents on site, quantity MA Hadley ironSat., Oct. 1, 8 AM Early Adto 6 pm. NO PRE-SALES. pure bred, shots, vet stone; and much more. mission $5. Free AdmisCash, checks w/ ID. 65 checked, $250.00. sion 9AM-1 PM. First Unityears of treasures: Anti(517)541-9485 Household items: Several ed Methodist Church 600 que: glassware, books, fur sets of dishes; kitchen S Main St. Over 40 ven niture, hats, linens, jewelDACHSHUND MINI items; office supplies; dors selling used childry, sleigh bells, ox yoke, long hair, pie bald pups. Christmas items; stuffed rens clothing & equipsoap stones, & vintage Ready to go! Shots, paanimals; toys and games; ment. Call Nelly at 517clothing; recliner chairs; rents on site. 517-546-0985 bikes; sewing and knitting 663-8003 for more info! Hide-A-Bed; hardware supplies; books; tools; supplies; old Delta Center NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPY linens; clothes and much Meth. Church thick pastel LOST Small black Shih BLACK, 7 Months, AKC more. GARAGE SALE at 508 S stained glass windows (9 Tzu. Turner/Sheridan area. Registered, Good with chilOak, Maple Rapids, Wed. & 5 1 pane sashes); lots of $100 reward. Call Dennis dren, loveable, pure bred, Terms: Cash, local checks. Sept 28-Sat Oct 1, 9-6. Teamisc. 517-881-4010. shots, vet checked, Sorry, no credit cards. Call pot collection, glassware, wormed, $600.00. (616)522517-285-9019 or E-mail mens, womens, childrens Email the Lansing Community Email the Lansing Community 5404 (616)841-3097 newkirkmm@y ahoo.com clothing, golf balls, 18 HP Newspapers 24/7 at: Newspapers 24/7 at: dmdanielmm346@gmail.co with questions. Kohler twin magnum enlcnclassifieds@gannett.com lcnclassifieds@gannett.com m gine. Call w/? 989-682-4104

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LAB PUPPIES HUNT TEST TITLED PARENTS AKC/UKC CH lines Dews/shots/v et/deworme d gundog or family companion, health guar. OFA hips/elbows CERF $950. (517)420-3597 EmeraldGlenLab s@gmail.c FRESH TOMATOES, sweet om corn, e b ans, squash, other veggies, peaches, apples, LAB PUPS AKC, 1 yellow pears. Call 517-204-4827 male & litter of chocolate, M & F. Taking dep. now. TOMATOES, PEACHES $350-450. 989-277-6494 Raspberries, sweet corn, squash, Fall Mums, pumpkins $1. Felzke Farms, 5501 W. Herbison, DeWitt. 517-669-9459.

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L A B R A D O O D L E MULTIGENERATIONAL BEAUTIFUL,NONSHEDDING Apricot, cream parti,brindle,black, Ready FALL UPICK RASPBERRIES Naturally raised, no ’cides now! Experienced breeder, sprayed. 8333 Mohrle Rd Good with children, 2 yr Fowlerville MI 48836. Cash Health guarantee, shots, or check only. Picking is vet checked, $1200. good! Come to country www.labr adoodlesmichiga and enjoy! $5/quart n.com (231)938-9518 www.TheRainb owsEndFar m.com (517)223-1079 MALE & FEMALE Chihuahuas, toy size, $150 each, ready to go. Call 989-235-6566

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PAPILLON SABLE, 1 weeks, pure breed, 2-male 1-female CKC $550. (517)887-8682 PITBULL PUPPIES Unique colors, 9 wks old, 1st shots, wormed, parents on site, $200 males, $250 females. 517-388-0874. POMERANIAN PUPPIES 1 2 wks old, shots & Vet checked. $300. Call 517930-3493.

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coffee table, 4-5’ BLUE SPRUCE TREES C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K ENTERTAINMENT/ TV CAB- RECLINER, A AARDVARK ANTIQUES INET med. oak, smoked bath chair, lamp, suitcase, Seasoned firewood. Split, $40 each, delivered & paying cash for guns, glass w/drawers & lots of garment bag, cosmetic Delivered & S T A C K E D . planted. Call 231-753-9322. jewlery, furniture, art & storage. 74"high x 60"wide case, ladies purses, 2 oscil4’x8’x16" 517-651-5214. unusual & bizarre items. x 21"deep. TV 26" high by lating fans, Tappan micro 517-819-8700 33"wide Great Cond. $600. oven & cart. Ph. 882-4036 517-323-0371 WANTED: UNWANTED WANTED, CASH appliances, air condition- ANTIQUES ETHAN ALLEN SECRETARY. for clocks, paintings, poters, cars, trucks, vans, Beautiful antique pine fin tery, fine jewelry, silver, farm machinery, lawn ish. $500.00 (989)584-6619 musical instruments. Call EDISON PHONOGRAPH mowers, campers, hot John 517 202-2570. UPRIGHT in oak. Includes water tanks, aluminum or Fletcher attachment for HOLMES HUMIDIFIER, $55. steel boats, aluminum winplaying 78’s. Several EdiBRASS STAND coffee tadows or doors, aluminum CASH PAID FOR diabetic son DD records, books, litble w/glass top, $50. 50" toppers, any types of alustrips Up to $20 per 100. erature, photos and a 12" wood TV cabinet minum or steel siding, Call 517-292-0991 Nipper. 517 750 1449 eves. w/custom cut glass top, 4 wheelers, go carts, traildiabeticteststripswanted.com $280. 517 676-3271. ers, batteries. PERENNIALS! All picked up o f r Free. All 4.95. Huge Fall Sale. $$$ WANTED ATVS & golf Call 517-628-2818 SOLID OAK DINING table Astors, mums, turtle head, carts, 3 & 4 wheelers, runwith 8 cushioned high columbine, hosta, coral ning, non running, any back chairs, expands to bells, yellow cone flower, condition 517-857-2998 $$$ 92", will sell for $1800. fall sunflower, crazy daiBeautiful cond. 517 490sies, flowering crab apple GE UPRIGHT FREEZER WANTED BROKEN DOWN 8177 or 517 663-3378. trees, many many more. Good condition. $350 or WATCHES, wrist, pocket, Butterfly Cafe, 660 NOW LEASING HUNTING best offer. 989-224-1406 novelty watches. 231-276Grovenburg, Mason, Sept property. Maple River 6061 or 231-360-7931 23-24-25, 9am-twilight. Area. 517 582-5184. REFRIG, ELECTRIC RANGE, WANTED STANDING TIMMicrowave White Maytag BER Paying top prices. appliances, model year BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE With over 30 yrs exp. We 2000. Range is ceramic 989-834-2028 are in great demand for cooktop, microwave is www.bcbarns.com walnut trees at this time. wall mount. You take MUZZLELOADERS T/C Now seal coating asphalt 100% SEASONED HARDaway. $350 for set, 100 Black Diamond w/scope driveways & parking lots. Email the Lansing Community WOOD $65 face. Ash, Chereach (517)614-2007 $210; NEW Knight Shadow 269-377-3578. Newspapers 24/7 at: ry & Oak - cut, split & dejwallace@dillonllc.com w/scope $240. 517 993lcnclassifieds@gannett.com livered. 517-490-0955 7034.

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TRAINCO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL Day-Evening Classes Immediate Job Placment Class B Training (1 day) (517) 887-1600 www.traincoinc.com

Management EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR a Lansing based professional association. 20 hours per week with some flexibility, salary low to mid 20?s. Responsibilitiesinclude: management and administration of finances, member services, and Board and Committee work. Some statewide travel and attendance at two national conferences required. Deadline for applications is October 13, 2011. Send CV/Resume with letter of interest in one file to the Michigan Psychological Association at MPAsearch21@aol.com. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree with 3-5 years in management and administration at an organizational level, excellent written and oral communication skills, good computer skills, and demonstrated ability to grow and develop a professional association.

BRETTON 3 bdrm., 1.5 baths, new kitchen, bath, siding, also includes fire place, hardwood floors, large lot & garage. $85,000. Call 202-0391.

Apartments For Rent

615 N. PENNSYLVANIA Near RIVER RIDGE SUBD. Sparrow Hosp. Spacious 1 3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached & 2 bdrm. Most utilities garage, central air, partly incl. $500 & $570 per mo fin. bsmt., 20x40 deck. As+deposit. Ph. 517-204-6534. sume mortgage. Call 517321-8772 for appt. CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , clean, safe, large liv. rm. lots of closets, washer & dryer on premise, heat paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus stop out front. $545. 517 LAKEFRONT 194 HOME, 896-2455 or 517 322-2456 7 mi. n. of Perry on private all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., 4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceilCOLONIAL VILLAGE ing, fireplace, 2 level walkAREA: small 1 bdrm. out. Priced @ 2003 apQuiet Area. No Smoking, praisal, VERY creative fi No Pets. Call 517-485nancing, buyer must have 4300 excellent credit/net worth. 989 277 3793 DEWITT COUNTRY LIVING, 1 bdrm, new hardwood MORRISON LAKE 65 58 floors, carport, nice yard, Dausman Park, Clarksville. storage unit, some util. $419,000. Lake front home. incl. $485. 248-756-3224 Lot size 65x140, 4 bdrm., 3 full baths, 3 stall attached FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., garage, 3 stall pole barn MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! on separate 100x100 lot. Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, Call 248-212-7955. clean, lg. closets, laundry, carport, mini blinds. Convenient location on bus route. From $650. 517-6417645 or 641-7788.

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BAILEY - Charming updated cottage By owner - $156,800 4 br, 2 bath, many built in’s Studio behind garage w/wood stove Living room fire pl. insert Call Bob 517.927.1834 robertottob@gmail.com

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LANSING STATE JOURNAL $$ EARN EXTRA $$ EAST LANSING $670 PER MONTH The Lansing State Journal is accepting applications for an established city route in the East Lansing area. The deliv ery times average only 1 1/2 hours daily and 2 1/2 hours Sunday between the hours of 3:00 am and 7:00 am. You must live in the East Lansing area. If you would like more infor mation, please contact. Karen Warner at 517-3771177or kwarner@lsj.com

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CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME $35K. Open floor plan, updated, fully furnished., 2 bdrm., 2 bath, Florida room, new central air/heat. Call 517-526-2936

Manufactured Homes ACT NOW & SAVE MONEY!!! We will pay to relocate your home to our community! *$8,500 for Doublewide *$5,500 for Singlewide *$199 Starting Site Rent! *Holt School District! *Pet Friendly NO APPLICATION FEES! Contact us! Sites are Limited Kensington Meadows 1-888-605-2237 www.relocatemyhouse.com Expires 9/30/2011 EHO CAN’T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bankruptcy? Foreclosure? NO PROBLEM! Call Landstar Homes 517 645-4444 Restrictions apply!

FREE RENT TILL NOVEMBER! 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1000 Sq. Ft. All Appliances, W/D Central Air, Pet Friendly, Holt School District All credit considered Payments starting at $599 NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-259-3891 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 9-30-11

GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, washer & dryer, $650. 517-282-9669 or 517-349-8000 HOLT: 1 BDRM., 2nd floor $470 + deposit. Air. Free heat, water, trash pickup. Coin laundry. 1970 Aurelius Road. Applications, up front. ** 586-292-3681 **

INGHAM MEDICAL NEAR large 1 bdrm. upper $499+; larger 1bdrm. w/den, new carpet, bsmt. & porch, lower, $599+; new furna ces & air, all appl. including microwave & W/D. CADGEWITH FARMS Smoke, pet, drug, alcohol Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, environment free Mary sunroom facing the pond, 347-1127. corner lot, 2 car garage, with fireplace. $40,000/best offer. Anxious to sell. Senior community 55+. 517-371-1101.

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Human Resource Dept. Baker College of Owosso 1020 South Washington Owosso, MI 48867 Fax: (989) 729-3441 E-mail: hr-ow@baker.edu

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BENJAMIN STUMP REMOVAL Prompt service Free estimates. Insured. 517 285-7831, 517 625-5652

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DALTON ROOFING Serv ing the community for over 75 years. Locally owned & operated. Free estimates. Call today 517-323-9160

Florida Property For Sale

4465 Bowline, Lansing. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2050 sq. ft. $149,900 517-290-4829

LAND CONTRACT Holt Schools. 4465 Bowline. 2050 sq.ft. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2nd fl. laundry, 2 car garage, $154,900. $10,000 down. 2 yr balloon. 517-290-4829

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E. WIGHT ST. 3 bdrm., Newly remodeled, new roof, new flooring, new paint, cent. air, new dishwasher. 2 car garage, Nice deck, fenced yard, shed. Must see! $89,900. 517-2827791 or 989-224-2872.

Apartments MSU-LCC-Cooley

CADGEWITH FARMS Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, sunroom facing the pond, corner lot, 2 car garage, $40,000/best offer. Anxious to sell. Senior community 55+. 517-371-1101.

Cemetery LotsMonuments CEMETERY LOTS (4), Deepdale Cemetery, sec. 12, on the road. $7000/all or best offer. 517-285-2674 LOT#11-B 1-4 spaces, Garden of Miracles in E lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos. $3000. 231-889-7979

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APT 1-2 BED NEWLY REMODELED 50 FEET FROM LCC, from $495. 517-204-5550 517-515-8968 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION? Call The Fair Housing Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR. LCC/COOLEY LAW NEAR2 bdrm apt. All util. incl. W/D Incl. Sec. 8 ok. $550/mo. Jim 517-719-8163

Apartments East Lansing LARGE 1-2 BDRM., Apt. Private entrance quiet area near MSU, attached to beautiful executive home. $650 incl. util. 517-410-3666 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

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1968 V8 Chevy Motor w/ Powerglide trans, ran great when pulled, complete $200. 400 Chevy trans, $125. 323-9494.

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CHARLOTTE 1019 KIMBERLY DR Large 100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm., Near Frandor. Rent starts country living, low utilities, at $500 util & carport inlaundry hookup, barrier cluded. Beautiful, quiet, free. $575 + utilities (wadeluxe apt. Very best locater, sewer & trash included tion 1 mi to university & 1 in rent). No dogs. 3 mi. W. mi to LCC. Leave your car of Charlotte. 517-543-4073. in the carport. & take the bus. 1 ½ blocks away. Save $700 for parking & gas. CHARLOTTE LUXURY Price can’t be beat for APARTMENTS quality you get. 517-482Saddleback Ranch. 2 8196 bdrm., 2 full baths.

-----------------MASON 2 bdrm. fireplace, central air, washer/dryer. From $750. 517-282-9669 517-349-8000 ------------------

Duplexes Townhomes GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. townhouse, large kitchen, 1.5 bath, bsmt, garage. $675+ util. 517-719-5600 or 517-482-8771

Pet friendly. For more information call: 517-2721000 or visit: vandaproperties.com

$99 DEPOSIT South Lansing. Very clean 2 bedrooms, new upgrades, $560/$600. 517-393-9307.

DOWNTOWN 408 W. IONIA. Studio ($460) & room ($335). Utilities included. Close to LCC & Cooley. 517-749-3890. FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto Owners/Waverly. Quiet desirable neighborhood. Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No pets. From $575. 517-7124915, 202-3234, 323-1153

PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. LANSING 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. Call for more information 517-272-1000 or visit vandaproperties.com S. SIDE very nice, clean, quiet 2 bdrm., $475, washer/dryer hookup. 517-388-0584.

MASON DUPLEX- 2 bdrm., ranch, 416 W. Cherry. Great location. Basement, deck, CA & yard care. $675/mo. plus util. No pets. 517 676-5666. Duplexes

EATON RAPIDS

1727 Bunker Hwy $650.00 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, parcel basement, 1408sqft, 2 story farm house, propane heat. 517-57-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

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WAVERLY AREA

GRAND LEDGE Quiet, clean 2 bdrm., $575 for NONSMOKING responsible individual or couple, incl.heat, no pets. 517-627-9085.

HASLETT $0 deposit Large 2 bdrms. from $495. Ph. 337-1133 phgrentals.com

Old Orchard Apts.

Holts Best Value $100 moves you in! "0" sec. deposit

bdrm., 2 story + bsmnt. For details 517-272-1000 or laundry hookup, carport, visit: fireplace. Patio w/ courtvandaproperties.com yard. Newer appliances & paint. Trash, lawn, major WILLIAMSTON 2 bdrm. dusnow incl. No big dogs. plex, full walkout bsmt., Nice area. $720 +. deck, on river, if repit, com517-853-6307. fortable & pleasant. $750+ dep. + elec. Pets considered. Avail. Sept. 8. 517-521-4448

Duplexes For Rent

1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

Call us today! 517-694-8975 conditions apply

13065 PRAIRIE VIEW Dewitt 4 plex, $625 plus dep, deck/patio,washer/dry er hookups, some pets ok,2 bedrooms, 1 BA, Yard, Dishwasher, Air Conditioning, (517) 420-2780 48820

501 W BARNES, Lansing. HASLETT 3 bdrm., full bsmt., 1.5 5705 Potter, near lake. car garage, fenced WILLIAMSTON UPPER apt. Large 2 BR. 1.5 bath, fire yard, $775/mo. for rent. House in country. place, central air. Utility Call 51 7 -749-3890. 3 bdrm./2 bath upper, room with washer / dryer Incl. all util. & satellite. hookup. No pets, $595/mo. Call: 810-923-1062 incl. water. Call 517-3725830 O R C H A R D CT. Com8000 or 517 881-5619. pletely remodeled, clean 3 bdrm, 1½ bath, full basement. New carpet, paint & HOLT: SPACIOUS 2 appliances. Fenced backbdrm., apt. located on yard, private deck. WD quiet street along hookup. Central air. DIMONDALE: 2 BDRM., 2 CATA bus route, free $800 + util. 517-332-9255 car garage, full walk-out heat, free water. Will bsmt., appliances includconsider some pets. ed, country setting. DEWITT NICE 2 bdrm., apStay rest of month for $995/mo. 517 646-0789. pliances, air, garage, lofree. Immediate cated at 104 S. Chimney availibility. $610/mo, Email the Lansing Community Hill. Available Oct. 15. $675 $390 security. 517 927Newspapers 24/7 at: +. To show by appoint5776. lcnclassifieds@gannett.com ment, call 517-669-9820.

Condominiums For Rent

GRAND LEDGE

Room For Rent 216 S. MLK BLVD. 2 unit for $400 per unit + 1/2 util. Room w/shared bath, $250 Room w/private bath $350; efficiency $400. 2 bdrm. $500 all util. incl. 484-5619

POTTERVILLE

6332 E. Saginaw - $650.00 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, 2000sqft, no garage, main house / apartment upstairs rented out 517-57-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

5586 Nixon, $600.00 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, 830sqft, ranch style home 517-57-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

LANSING - 2-3 bdrm houses, 2 bdrm apts., 1-2 bdrm duplexes. $500-$800. Local owner cell 517-204-7420.

310 Mechanic, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch home on 1.5+ acres. $600 517-57-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

HOUSE LOCATED IN down-

A4 2.0T QUATTRO 2009 4 cyl, Lthr, 42345mi., Black

XJ8 2001 Beautiful, 8 cyl, Lthr, 17250mi.,

Buick

Chevrolet 2008 MALIBU LTZ $13,995 loaded, leather, 25K mi., 90 day warranty Mint City Auto 989-640-1899 2003 CHEVY MALIBU LS $4295 Loaded, sunroof, CD, sharp, 90 day wrty Mint City Auto 989-640-1899 ’99 CHEVY S-10 EXT CAB 3 dr, tinted windows, 153K mi

$5,900 Titanium 517-980-0583

Jeep-Eagle

BUICK LUCERNE 2008 $13,700 Well cared for & maintained, loaded, 1 owner 517-930-5181

$5000/BEST 517-372-4408

Ford F150 1991 $750 200,000 miles, heavy rear suspension, 300 cu in engine auto. Alum. const. topper, $100. 517 505-6685. FORD EXPEDITION XLT SPORT 2006 $13,900 62K mi., 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, White 517-927-5004 2001 FOCUS $4995/BEST No rust, avg. miles, great mpg, new tires, loaded. Excellent condition 989-640-7932

COMPASS 2009 $17,000 4 cyl, Sun and Sound, moonroof, 26829mi., Black 517-402-1744

Lincoln LINCOLN MKS 2010 Moonroof, 19,000 miles.

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Jaguar $25.100

SPRINGPORT

do style building. Close to Sparrow, Cooley, LCC & MSU. W/D, free parking, lots of living space, all utilities included, rent starts at $500/mo or less. Call 517 230-8207.

WILLIAMSTON LARGE 2 LANSING 4 BDRMS., 2 bdrm., 1 bath, with launbaths, garage, deck, city dry, all appliances includpark in back, stove, fridge, ed, plenty of parking, quiet dishwasher, hook up for ST. JOHNS: 2 B R , 1 1/2 EATON RAPIDS Country cotnew construction with w/d, 5822 Monticello. $975, baths, full bsmt., detached tage close to M-99. Hardeasy walk to downtown, disc to $895 if rent is paid 2 car garage, quiet resi- Haslett Lakefront Home wood floors, new carpetheat & AC is included with on or before the 1st ea mo. dential area, outdoor propseek e f male roommate ing & paint, 2 bdrm., dining rent, $850mo. No smoking Avail. now. 517-622-4477. erty maintenance included (non-smoker) $475/m inrm., kitch., util. rm, garage, 517-202-6886 & trash removal. Washer & cludes all utilities, cable, on 1 acre. $700/mo. Sec. electric dry e r hookups. No Internet, pool/clubhouse 3 dep & ref. req’d. 1 yr lease. LANSING 612 N. Pennsylva pets. Employment verifica bedrooms, 2.5 BA, Yard, nia, 4 bdrm, Victorian, 1800 517-663-6650 leave msg. tion & references required. Washer/Dryer in unit, High sq.ft.,fireplace & wood $850.00. (989)640-1412 Speed Internet, Fireplace, burner, all hardwood Eat in Kitchen or Dining floors, washer/dryer inRoom, Balcony, Deck, PaST. JOHNS cluded, 3 car garage, FREE RENT TILL 100 MEADOWLAWN 2 tio or Porch, (517)490-3162 ONLY $536/MO.* $975+ UTIL. 517-331-182 bdrm. new carpet, large NOVEMBER! honey bun9661@comcast. Rent to Own! 1,056 Sq. Ft. yard, $550 + deposit. Wa3 Bedroom/2 Bath net.k 2 Bed/2 Bath, New carpet ter & sewage incl. No pets. Over 1000 Sq. Ft. & A/C. Nice Home! Section 8 OK. 517-646All Appliances, W/D For Details call MLK, S. 2605 6981. Central Air, Pet The Meadows 989 224-7707 2 bdrm., 1 bath, large Friendly, Holt School yard, 1 car garage. District AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 $550+ util. Pets OK. All credit considered bdrms, Section 8 OK. 517-719-5600 or Payments starting at Pets OK. Move in spe517-482-8771 108 BRIDGE ST. Dimondale, $599 cial! Flexible terms Mi. 500 Sq. Ft. Commercial NO APPLICATION FEES available. $395-$1095. Building,Central Air $600 ENJOY THE FALL COLORS Contact Sun Homes 517-651-1374 Month Plus Utilities SPRINGPORT For rent Lakefront on scenic Duck at Kensington Meadows (517)646-8887 48821 with option to buy. 3 bdrm. Lake, w/use of private hot TODAY! ranch, country living. tub. paddleboat, row boat, 1-888-235-6948 LANSING HOME new carkitchen appliances includcanoe, Kitchenette, Direct www.kensington Email the Lansing Community pet, paint, hardwood flrs, 3 ed. Most utilities furnish TV, Firepit, Sleeps 8. Near meadows.com Newspapers 24/7 at: bdrm. Call Terry 517-641ed. $750 mo., deposit reMt Pleasant. $175/wkend. EHO Exp. 9-30-11 lcnclassifieds@gannett.com 7271 or Tom 517-214-7648. quired. Ph. 517-719-4028. $350/Week 989-435-4045.

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EATON RAPIDS 135 River Street, $550.00 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 792sqft, michigan basement, on the river 517-57-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

Lake Waterfront For Rent

With more than 8 million car shoppers each month, we have the right buyer for you.

517-802-8877

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Duplexes For Rent

town Lansing. Wanted 3 Starting at $750. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| MASON LARGE updated 2 room-mates to share conPet friendly.

COOLEY/LCC NEAR Studio & 1 bdrm. apts. starting at $500 incl. util. except elect. Free wireless internet. 517-482-9921 Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm.

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Apartments Suburbs

$30,800 517-238-5001

Mini Vans CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 2006 $11,990 Touring Mini-van, 6 cyl, Nav, Lthr, loaded, 85880mi. 517-655-3676 HANDICAP VANS 571 S CEDAR USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size Call Dale @ the Handicap Van Store 517-882-7299

Oldsmobile CUTLASS GL 1999 58K mi., 1 Owner, Runs & looks great, lady owned! 517-819-0921 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

Pontiac 2002 BONNEVILLE SLE $4995 3800 V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp! Mint City St Johns 989-640-1899 MONTANA MINI-VAN 2002 $4150 Lthr, dbl pwr seat, rear a/c, DVD, CD/Cass., 2 sliding drs. 150K mi. 517-202-3687

Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS 2006 $12,900/BEST 62,045 mi., pw, pl, cr, tlt, 4x4 6 cyl, Burgundy 517-202-3147

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Trucks GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 2002 EXT CAB $7,995 V8 142K New Tires, Needs Nothing, Great MPG 517-420-8203

Vans HANDICAP VANS 571 S CEDAR USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size Call Dale @ the Handicap Van Store 517-882-7299

Automobiles Wanted

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XSPORT 2001 $3,800 4 cyl, 4WD, 138460mi, maroon, no rust, well kept 517-230-4895

CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you Cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098

GMC ENVOY SLT 2003 $9,000 6 cyl, Lthr, 150,000mi., Burgundy. One owner 517-881-1574

VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ALIVE Top $$ paid, Free towing. Same day pickup. 7 Days. 517-487-8704

Sport Cars SMART FORTWO PASSION 2008 $10,400 3 cyl, CD changer, 22550 mi, Gray, 40 mpg. Fun 517-230-4895

Toyota ’01 HIGHLANDER $9,250 1 owner, all power, 109K mi., 4 cyl., 2WD. Excellent condition 989-288-5395 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

Junk Cars Wanted CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098 WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for used cars, trucks & vans. Will beat any offer. Free towing. 517-482-2260 BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737 JT WRECKER SERVICE CASH PAID Wanted junk cars, trucks, vans, any cond. Free tow 7 days 517-393-8000

Motorcycles-Minibikes-GoKarts

Deluxe ofif ce space o f r rent KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 in Delta Township. Close to 8400 miles, new handleI-496 and I-96 with a beautibars, custom seat, engine u f l tile entry to reception guard, bags, windshield, area. Includes, 3 ofif ces, after market loudpipes, conference room, break Blue $5200. 517-541-0282 room, and 2 baths. 4 1 20 sq.ft. of ofif ce with attached 0 1 90 sq. tf . of heated warehouse/garage with 2 overhead doors & private bath. Only $9.50/sq.ft. "NOT TRIPLE NET" YOU PAY ONLY: 2005 GEORGETOWN XL Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, Class A, 37 tf ., gas, 3 and Refuse. *3 FREE slides, 7000 mi., excellent MONTHS WITH QUALIFIED con., TV satellite dish, LEASEE! Contact: washer/dryer. Selling due Ted VanDeventer @ 517to health. Reduced to 202-3135 $70,000. Ph. 517-521-416.1

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Legals NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Legals

North, Range East, bridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan, described as beginning on the West Section line at a point North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 299.1 e f et rf om the Southwest corner of Section 8; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 299.30 e f et along the West Section line; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 0 1 seconds East 727.40 e f et parallel with the South Section line; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds East 299.31 e f et along a line parallel with the East line of the said West ½ of the Southwest ¼; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 0 1 seconds West 728.10 e f et to the point of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 33-166 1 -08-300-013 The redemption period shall be 1 e y ar rf om the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days rf om the date of such sale, or 5 1 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS: The o f reclosing mortgagee may rescind the sale. In such event, damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. TENANTS: If o y u are a tenant in the property, please contact our ofif ce as o y u may have certain rights.

Ihrig (P69830) GRUA, JAMO & YOUNG, PLC Attorneys o f r Lender/Mortgagee 2401 East Grand River Ave nue Lansing, Michigan 48912 (517) 487-8300 TC-955995 9/25/1-1 0 1 /2,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estae t LAITNER FAMILY TRUST. Date of Birth: 04/01/9 1 2 1 . TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, FRED C. LAITNER, who lived at 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823, died 08/23/201.1 Creditors of the decedent and Trust are notified that all claims against the estate will be o f rever barred unless presented to Christine M. Laitner of 0 1 Hannah Ct., Midland, MI 48642 and Dorothy L. Litchfield of 331 Prairie Dr., Climax, MI 49034 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Legals Midland, MI 48642 Dorothy L. Litchfield 331 Prairie Dr. Climax, MI 49034 TC-956162 9/25/11 STATE OF MICHIGAN 30TH CIRCUIT COURT 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI Court Telephone: (517) 483-6500 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE PUBLICATION/POSTING and NOTICE OF ACTION

Legals

THE COURT FINDS: Service of process upon dee f ndants cannot reasonably be made and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculate to give defendants actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. You are being sued by Plaintifsf in this court o f r breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and quiet title regarding property. You must if le o y ur answer or take other action permitted by law in this court on or before 28 days rf om the last date of publication or posting, whichever is later. If o y u a f il to do so, a default judgment may be entered against o y u o f r the relief demanded in

the Complaint if led in this case.

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Retail Space For Rent

tained, sleeps 4. sway bar, hitch incl. Always garaged. recond. refrig. e v ry good cond. $6000. 517-589-0257.

GRAND LEDGE DOWNTOWN 5 1 00 sq.ft. perfect o f r of if ce, store or studio. $495 + util. Call 517-886-5579.

Boats and Motors OUTBOARD MOTORSU S E D 2 through 25HP, some longshaft, some elec. start, 2 line pressure tanks, 517-663-0576

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Please take notice that the School District of Okemos will hold an election on Tuesday, November 8, 201.1

Also o t o v e t on h t e o f llowing proposal: OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY .9919 MILL FOR 0 1 YEARS Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administra tive ofif ces of Okemos Public Schools, 4406 N. Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864, telephone 517-706-5000 or at the Ofif ce of the Clerk, Meridian Township, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI, telephone 517-853-4300 or log onto the township website at www.twp.meridian.mi.us. TUESDAY OCTOBER ,1 2011 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS o f r the November 8, 2011 election. Any qualified elector who is not already registered to o v te may register o f r the November 8, 2011 election. Persons registering after 5p.m. on Tuesday October ,1 2011 are not eligible to o v te at this election.

Meridian Township Clerk, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 8534300 Alaiedon Township Clerk, 2021 W. Holt Rd., Mason, MI 48854 676-9277 Williamstown Twp. Clerk, 4990 N. Zimmer Rd., Williamston, MI 48895 655-3193

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For more information, please call: Carrie S. Ihrig (P69830)

Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

The divisions of the proposed 2012 Budget are General Fund, Public Works Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds and Internal Service Funds.

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK 517-853-4000 9/25/11

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN NOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES On September 21, 2011 the o f llowing minutes of the proceedings of the Meridian Township Board were sent o f r posting in the o f llowing locations: Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 5670 School Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave. and the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us.

SUSAN McGILLICUDDY SUPERVISOR

)1 Hand Delivery 2) Mail to: Township Board Charter Township of Meridian 5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI 48864-19 1 8 3) Faxed to 517-853-4096, c/o Clerk Helmbrecht 4) Submitted on the web at: http://www.twp.meridian.mi.us/index.asp?Type= DYNAFORM&SEC=%7b9879DB34-0DFD-40F2-8BE8-413A7D0A3756%7d

TC-956143

and

September 6, 2011

Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Meridian will hold a Public Hearing on the 2012 Township Budget o f r the if scal e y ar ending December 31, 2012 on Tuesday, October 4, 201,1 not earlier than 6:00 p.m. in the Township Hall Room of the Meridian Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864-19 1 8 (517-853-4000). This public hearing will be televised on Channel 21, HOM-TV. Copies of the proposed budget are on if le and available to the public during ofif ce hours [8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday] at the Ofif ce of the Township Clerk. Copies are also available at the Haslett and Okemos public libraries and posted on the Township’s website at www.meridian.mi.us. Citizens are welcome to attend. Citizens attending the hearing have the right to provide written or oral comment and ask questions concerning the entire budget. Written comments/communications should be submitted to the Clerk’s Ofif ce on or before noon, Friday, September 30, 201,1 by any of the o f llowing means:

MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC Election Ofif cial/Election Clerk o f r Okemos Schools TC-956138

Dated: September 20, 2011

TO: Jimmy Manuel Sandra Turner

LCN-TC 953822 9/18, 9/25, 0 1 /2 /2011

Regular Meeting

MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK

TC-956145

9/25/11

BATH CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9 1 , 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Schneider. Members present were Supervisor Schneider, Clerk McQueen, Treasurer Garrity, Trustees Clark, Curtis, Pett and Puttler. Also present were Superintendent Feltman, County Commissioner Stacey, Police Chief Rose, Engineer West rf om C2AE, Mr. Palmer rf om the DeWitt/Bath Review and three township residents. ACTION: .1 Approved the agenda with the removal of the First Reading of the International Property Maintenance Code Ordinance to be acted on at the October 3rd meeting. 2.Approved the consent agenda to receive and if le the Police & Fire Board minutes of August 0 1 , 201,1 Elections Commission minutes of September 6, 201,1 Clinton County Drain Commissioner Letter refer ence #410 Hall Branch of Clise Drain and the Jonas Wilharm letter of thanks. Approved the payment of the General Fund o v uchers #39620-#39674 in the amount of $57,046.83, Sewer Fund o v uchers #2839#2841 in the amount of $83,61.1 81, Payroll o v uchers #20854#20874, Direct Deposits #1094-#10 1 6 in the amount of $64,574.82. 3.Approved the regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2011 as printed. 4.Authorized asking the Health Department o f r signs to place at the parks encouraging people not to smoke while at the parks. 5.Approved awarding the Lift Station 202 Improvement Plan to T.H. Eifert in the amount of $175,848.35 with the addition of Alternate #2 in the amount of $31,000.00 o f r coating of the interior of the wet well at the lift station. County Commissioner Report given. Superintendent’s Report - Verbal report given. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen B. McQueen, Clerk DBR/TC-955491

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To register to o v te, iv sit any Secretary of State branch ofif ce or o y ur county or township clerk’s ofif ce. Persons planning to register with their respective county or township clerk must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ ofif ces are open o f r registration. Clerks’ ofif ces in the Okemos School District are at the o f llowing locations:

Christine M. Laitner 0 1 Hannah Ct.

NOTICE: MERIDIAN RESIDENTS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEARING: 2012 BUDGET OCTOBER 4, 2011 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011 FOR OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For h t e purpose of electing: Two Members of the Board of Education o f r two regular o f ur-year terms ending 2015 One Member of the Board of Education o f r a partial term ending 2013

Date: September 3 1 , 2011 WILLINGHAM & COTE, P.C. Lee B Reimann P51895 333 Albert Ave., Ste 500 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-6200

DAVID and KELLY ROGERS, Plaintif v JIMMY MANUEL and SANDRA TURNER Defendants. Case No. -1 588-CZ

DATED: August 25, 2011 CLINTON CANADY III Judge

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THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (517) 487-8300 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. ATTN BORROWER: Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 30, 2002 made by JAMES L. SWITZENBERG, JR. and KIMBERLY P. SWITZENBERG, husband and wife, as "Mortgagor", to Stockbridge State Bank, as "Lender", recorded with the Register of Deeds o f r Ingham County, Michigan, on May 3 1 , 2002, in Liber 2957, Page 0 1 23, which was if rst assigned to SSBB Mortgage, LLC under an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 24, 2003 recorded with the Register of Deeds o f r Ingham County, Michigan, on May 21, 2003, in Liber 3030, Page 0 1 0; and second assigned to SSBBank under an Assignment of Mortgages dated November 30, 2008 recorded with the Register of Deeds o f r Ingham County, Michigan, on February 7 1 , 2010, at Liber 3372, Page 449, as amended by a certain Scrivener’s Afif davit dated August 3, 2011 record-

Legals August 3, ed with the Register of Deeds o f r Ingham County on August 5, 2011 at Liber 3429, Page 484; and modified by the Loan Modification Agreement between JAMES SWITZENBERG, as "Borrower", and SSBBank, as "Lender", on October 5, 2010 recorded with the Register of Deeds o f r Ingham County, Michigan on May 6, 201,1 in Liber 3421, Page 444, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date hereof, One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 3 1 /100 ($143,621.89) including interest at 5.9% per e y ar according to the terms of a certain Note dated April 24, 2003, as modified by the above referenced Loan Modification Agreement dated October 5, 2010. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be o f reclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 0 1 :00AM at the Ingham County Circuit Court, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo, 3rd Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Said premises is situated in the Township of Stockbridge, County of Ingham, State of Michigan, and legally described as o f llows: A part of the South 50 acres of the West ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 2 East, Stock-

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4 of 5 in our 2YZZ Series Watch for our next schedule in this publication on October 23.

Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery Options Weight Loss Information Sessions Learn about our medically-monitored and non-medically-monitored weight management programs. Sessions are led by a weight-loss specialist. Every Thursday 5:30 to Y:30 p.m. Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions Is bariatric surgery right for you?

Sparrow Physician Speaker Series Call 1.800.Sparrow (1.800.772.7769) to register. Lunch with a Doctor Enjoy a healthy meal before listening to a physician-led presentation thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s followed by a question-and-answer period. Lunch with a Doctor programs are $10 for LifeTime members, $15 for non-members, payable at the door (cash or check). Registration opens one month prior to the event and closes one week prior to the event. Notice of cancellation is appreciated. Start Time: Location:

Lunches are served at 11 a.m. and are followed by presentations that last approximately one hour. Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 55 South Harrison Avenue, East Lansing Wednesday, September 2\

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Listen to Your Legs: Leg Pain Might Be a Symptom of PVD Dale Leffler, DO, FACC

Total Joint Replacement Brian McCardel, MD

Urinary Incontinence: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Something That You Have to Live With. What Are Your Options? Rafid Yousif, MD

Panduranga Yenumula, MD Sessions are led by a registered nurse. Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. October 7 November 4 Monday, 4 to 6 p.m. October 1Z October 24

November 14

Location: Sparrow Weight Management Services 2900 Hannah Boulevard, Suite B10Z East Lansing Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Learn about the tools you need to achieve your weight-loss goals.

September 25, 2011

Mindy Lane, DO

Melissa Richardson, DO

Free Evening Programs Attendees of our free evening programs are invited to take a free tour of the MAC and receive a one-week free pass to the MAC. Start Time:

All sessions begin at Y:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour.

Location:

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club, Wimbledon Room 2900 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing Thursday, October Y

Thursday, October 2Z

Breast Cancer: Risk, Prevention, and Early Detection Vesna Kaluza, MD

AAA: What Is It? Do You Have One? Alonso Collar, MD, FACS

Thursday, November 3

Thursday, November 1Z

Alternatives for Joint Replacement for Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Steven Drayer, MD

Shoulder Injuries Andrew Schorfhaar, DO

Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. October 12 Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. November 10 Location: Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club Wimbledon Room 2900 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing LJ-0100119549

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