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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — FATAL VEHICLE FIRE

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One man dead after car fire at rest area

Blackman wants to issue bonds to buy land By Keith Roberts kroberts@citpat.com — 768-4922

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Liberty Township firefighters extinguish a blaze after a PT Cruiser caught fire Wednesday afternoon at a rest area along U.S. 127 south of Jackson near Reed Road. The driver of the vehicle was killed.

State police investigator says fire was not an accident By Aaron Aupperlee aaupperlee@citpat.com — 768-4927

A fire investigator with the Michigan State Police said the car fire that killed a Blackman Township man Wednesday was not accidental. Sgt. Ken Hersha said the cause — which has not been determined — is still under investigation. “It wasn’t an accident,” he said. The 58-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when his car caught fire just before 2 p.m. at the

rest area along U.S. 127 near Reed Road in Liberty Township. The man was dead before fire and emergency crews arrived at the scene, Jackson County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Lee Rose said. Witnesses told Rose that when the car, a PT Cruiser, pulled into the rest area it was fine. As the man pulled away, witnesses reported hearing and seeing an explosion. Tyler Elmore, 18, of Jerome said he saw the fire start. He said flames were shooting out of the hood and windows.

A woman, who was with Elmore, said she tried to help the man, but the flames kept her back. “He just said, ‘Help me,’ ” she said. She left the rest area without giving her name. After the fire, the PT Cruiser was parked across a few parking spaces at the north end of the rest area. The man was outside the car, lying on the pavement next to the driver’s side door. Hersha said the car has been removed from the rest area and taken for further examination.

Blackman Township officials are moving ahead with plans to bring businesses to their Downtown Development Authority District with or without Ramco-Gershenson. The township is seeking to issue $3.5 million in economic development bonds to buy about 28 acres north of I-94 and west of U.S. 127. Township Supervisor Robert Rando, chairman of the DDA, said buying the land will help Ramco-Gershenson or another company develop the site faster. “I want to see it right now,” Rando said. Ramco-Gershenson, which owns Jackson Crossing, proposed putting an upscale, open-air shopping mall on the site in 2006, but it has put those plans on hold. The township has been trying to buy the land from the North family and went to Circuit Court to determine its value. The North family owned what was the Holiday Inn of Jackson along U.S. 127 and land surrounding it. The hotel is now the Avalon Hotel and Conference Center. Attorney Eric White, who represents the township, said the parties recently reached a $3.5 million settlement that covers the purchase of the property and the court costs. The township is seeking authorization from Jackson County to issue the bonds. The county was allotted $11.5 million in bonds through the Recovery Zone Bond Program, part of the federal stimulus plan intended to help public entities pay for improvement projects. Rando said the township would pay off the bonds over 20 years with taxes captured from the Downtown Development Authority District. “This just gives us another tool,” Rando said. Steve Shotwell, chairman of the county Board of Commissioners and a DDA member, expects the county board to authorize the bond issue next week. “Everyone seems to see the purpose and understand the reason to go forward,” Shotwell said. In March, the county board authorized Jackson Public Schools to issue $7.4 million in economicdevelopment bonds for renovations. Shotwell said county officials have stayed in touch with Ramco-Gershenson, and the company is still interested in the development but would like the township to resolve the property issues first.

GENERAL MANAGER RESIGNS

Management of Michigan Theatre on board’s agenda By Bill Chapin bchapin@citpat.com — 768-4971

The Michigan Theatre’s board of directors will decide next week how to proceed with management of the cinema after the resignation of General Manager George Davis.

Since Davis resigned in June, his duties have been divided among three remaining full-time employees: Operations Manager Dennis Burkhart; Ila Smith, who had been due to retire after 11 years as marketing director; and new Marketing Director Anne Noble.

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Board Chairman Dan Machnik said the board is still weighing its options about the general manager position and hiring a replacement. A recommendation is expected to be made at the next board meeting July 21, he said. Davis said he needed a break from managing the the-

ater but continues to support it as a volunteer, donor and customer. “I only have nice things to say,” he said. “The theater is in good hands. Things were going in a real positive direction, and it will whether I’m there or not.” The current management

team said the theater has continued to see increased attendance this year. The “Just For Kids” Matinee Series, which was expanded so that each film plays for three days, has been consistently drawing more than 1,000 people every week this summer. Smith and Burkhart have

previous experience managing the theater. “Dennis and I ran it years ago when it was just the two of us,” Smith said. Machnik said the board was sorry to see Davis go. “(It’s) going to be tough to replace all his enthusiasm,” Machnik said.

THE SKINNY Golf outing helps raise $53,600 for Legacy scholarships The Ladies of Legacy Golf Committee went above and beyond its fundraising goal of $25,000. This year’s golf outing raised $28,600 after expenses, said Chairwoman Cathy Sykes. “It was a phenomenal response,” she said. “It blew my mind away.” An anonymous donor agreed to

match up to $25,000, making the total $53,600. The money was raised for the Jackson Legacy Scholarship Program. The scholarships go to eligible high school students who agree to complete 80 hours of community service within a year and attend a Jackson County institution after graduation.

Sykes said the committee hopes to add another course to the golf fundraiser next year. There were 244 participants who played June 25 at Cascades and Arbor Hills golf courses, compared to 176 golfers who took part last year. — Sarah Schuch

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Woman arrested in stabbing

Home-invasion suspect arrested on N. Elm Street

By Kyle Feldscher kfeldscher@citpat.com — 768-4945

Jackson police officers arrested a 31-year-old Jackson man Tuesday after the homeowner caught him walking out of her house, said Deputy Chief John Holda. The woman came home for lunch around 11:50 a.m. Tuesday and saw the man leaving out of the back door of her house in the 800 block of N. Elm Street, Holda said. The man told police he was returning a cat to the residence. Nothing appears to be missing from the house, Holda said. “He was still in the house without the homeowner’s permission, so that would be a home invasion,” Holda said.

Failed switch blamed for power outage A power outage Tuesday night that left 1,720 Consumers Energy customers without power in Jackson was caused by a failed switch, Consumers spokesman Terry DeDoes said. Power went out around 9 p.m. Tuesday and was restored at 1:32 a.m. Wednesday, DeDoes said. Consumers had initially received reports of wires down and a possible transformer explosion. Crews from the utility were working on equipment at Bowen Street and Carlton Boulevard, and Wisner and Morrell streets Tuesday night, according to the Jackson Fire Department.

A 22-year-old Jackson woman was arrested Wednesday night after police say she stabbed a 21-year-old Blackman Township man, who suffered “life-threatening injuries.” Witnesses told police the two were arguing in a parking lot at the corner of Brentwood Street and Wildwood Avenue about 8 p.m.,

said Mike Jester, director of Blackman Township Department of Public Safety. Witnesses said the confrontation was broken up several times — including after the victim grabbed the suspect by the throat — before the woman retrieved a knife from her purse and stabbed the man in the upper chest, Jester said. Jester said police had no update on the man’s injuries Wednesday night.

Police did not release his name. “My understanding is he is going into surgery,” he said. The suspect fled the scene in a car driven by another male, Jester said. After receiving a description of the vehicle, Jackson police stopped it in the 700 block of W. Franklin Street and arrested the woman. The suspect was being lodged at the Jackson County Jail.

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Motorcyclist injured after hitting deer A Charlotte man was taken to Allegiance Health after he struck a deer Wednesday morning while riding his motorcycle in Clarence Township. Leroy Dowding, 44, had injuries from the crash that were not life-threatening, said Calhoun County Sheriff’s Capt. Matt Saxton. Dowding was in good condition, according an Allegiance Health spokesman. At 8:49 a.m., Dowding was southbound on 26 Mile Road near Baseline Highway when the deer ran in front of him, Saxton said. The Springport/Clarence Township Fire Department and Jackson Community Ambulance responded. A second crash happened as the ambulance took Dowding to Allegiance. While heading south on 28 Mile Road at 9:39 a.m., the ambulance driver saw the tire blow on a vehicle in front of it, Saxton said. The vehicle went off the road and struck a wooden fence. The driver of the vehicle, a Duck Lake man, was cut, Saxton said, but he was not transported by ambulance from the scene.

Learning Fair to begin at Career Center Children can participate in free hands-on activities at the 17th annual Learning Fair today and Friday at the Jackson Area Career Center, 6800 Browns Lake Road across from Jackson Community College. The event runs from noon to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. More than 80 businesses and organizations will have exhibits. Attractions include animals from Potter Park Zoo from 1 to 3 p.m. both days, the Jackson Area Career Center robotics team and a Jaws of Life demonstration from the Summit Township Fire Department both days at 3 p.m. For details, call 581-0935 or visit www.learningfair.org.

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Demolition a step closer Brad Flory bflory@citpat.com — 768-4925 Opinion columnist

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Optimism apparently equates to liberalism Flaming liberalism can overwhelm a man without warning. Sometimes it is disguised as a fit of optimism. Last week I wrote a column asserting an optimistic belief that Jackson’s bad economy has hit bottom and is on the way back up. Disagreement is fine. You may believe I put too much weight on too little evidence. You may call me a buffoon in rose-colored glasses. “Who the hell writes these (opinions)?” asked one reader, failing to notice my name and photo. “Are you dumb?” Yes, I am dumb. Until it was explained online, I was too dumb to realize I must be a liberal. “You and this left-wing newspaper can’t fool us that happy days are here again!” wrote one reader. “I also rather doubt that the Cit Pat will survive if it continues to cheerlead liberal causes,” wrote another. Imagine my shock. “Honey, do I look liberal to you?” I asked my wife. She looked me over and said it is difficult to tell beneath all that plaid. To me, it seemed neither liberal nor conservative to say Jackson’s economy has hit bottom. MacSteel called back laid-off workers, I noted, and Jackson merchants are apparently buying more newspaper ads, and a developer is talking about building things downtown. Steel mills and merchants and real-estate developers are not typical liberal causes, but, to my surprise, any economic optimism is seen in some quarters as support for President Barack Obama and his policies. There you have it! I must be almost a socialist for running around being happy about production in a steel mill. Obama was not mentioned in my column only because it never crossed my mind that he deserves any credit. The American economy is too powerful and complex to be controlled by mere presidents, governors and mayors. It is driven by people striving to get ahead in life, not by politics. Our economy will eventually recover despite wild government growth and spending, not because of it. Those beliefs should make me economically conservative. But if conservatives must ignore signs of hope and wallow in gloom, I’d rather be a liberal. ❏ ❏ ❏ Heavenly correction: Tuesday’s column had two dumb mistakes. First, Uranus has a conjunction with Jupiter, not Saturn. And Uranus would be the third-largest object in the solar system, like I said, except I forgot one thing: the sun. That makes Uranus No. 4. These mistakes probably destroy my chance to run NASA. — Brad Flory’s column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Read his blog at blog.mlive.com/ bradosphere

Request for $1.5 million to help tear down former Consumers building clears hurdle

By Keith Roberts kroberts@citpat.com — 768-4922

The old Consumers Energy building is another step closer to being torn down. U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, announced Wednesday that a request he made for a $1.5 million federal appropriation to help demolish the building at 212 W. Michigan Ave. has passed a key House panel. Schauer issued a statement saying tearing down the build-

ing and redeveloping the site “will bring short- and longterm jobs to the community, and new customers to nearby businesses, opening the door to future economic growth.” Jackson Mayor Karen Dunigan said she appreciated Schauer’s efforts on the city’s behalf.

“He went to bat for us,” Dunigan said. “Hopefully we’ll make it through the whole process.” Last week, the city received clearance from the Michigan Office of Historic Preservation to prepare specifications and take bids for the demolition of the 12-story, 183,000-

square-foot building. A group of doctors is interested in building a medical office center where the building is now, and the Gillespie Group of East Lansing is hoping to buy the former Hayes Hotel, 228 W. Michigan Ave., and redevelop the surrounding area.

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Schauer submitted the funding request earlier this year as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. It will move to the full committee for approval before advancing to the House floor for a final vote. Dunigan said she hopes the appropriations bill passes in the fall and the city gets the funding next year. The city also has a commitment for $370,000 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds.

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Lawrie resigns from board By Keith Roberts kroberts@citpat.com — 768-4922

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Harlee Holbrook, 9, of Ypsilanti takes her place as Unicorn Girl in a makeshift gypsy encampment Wednesday in Stockbridge. The show was part of Stockbridge’s 175th anniversary celebration.

GYPSY TOWN Costumed characters add fun to Stockbridge celebration By Sarah Schuch sschuch@citpat.com — 768-4907

Unicorn Girl stood up on her back legs and pushed the sheet with her single silver horn. Colorado resident Hal Lynde didn’t know what to think as he watched as Unicorn Girl and Dog Boy sat about 10 feet from each other. “I’m not willing to go that far back into my childhood,” he said. Harlee Holbrook, 9, of Ypsilanti got to play the character of Unicorn Girl as part of a gypsy encampment and freak show during Wednesday’s celebration for Stockbridge’s 175th anniversary. The anniversary celebration has been running all week and ends Saturday. People in costume wandered around Veterans Memorial Park for the gypsy encampment. Women were dressed in long, colorful skirts as well as some form of headdress. Harlee was determined not to break character, but said her favorite part was the dress. The bottom was black, ending in red lace. The top was red with black sleeves with red lace. She was having fun. “I like it a lot,” Harlee said. “And I use my magic horn.” The freak show also included the world’s oldest 2-year-old, Goat Man, Snake Girl, Clockwork Woman and the Invisible Man. Danielle Badall of Stockbridge

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Christine Landis of Gregory pauses while setting up the gypsy encampment for Stockbridge’s 175th anniversary celebration. “I’m a big fan of Halloween,” she said. “I love to dress up because you get to be someone else.” For a schedule of events for Those who became gypsies for the this week’s 175th anniversary day spread out throughout the park, celebration in Stockbridge, visit reading palms and applying henna www.stockbridge175.com. tattoos. Christine Landis, one of the event dressed as Snake Girl with her skin organizers, said she wanted to plan painted green and fake fang teeth. She moved slowly. See GYPSIES, on A4

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Jim Lawrie has resigned from the Northwest School Board after 24 years. Board President Chris Kelly said Lawrie told board members last week it was time to step down but didn’t elaborate. “It’s a big loss for Northwest,” Kelly said. “He was very popular with the staff, well respected and trusted.” Lawrie could not be reached for comment. Kim Jayne, who has been on the board for 12 years, said Lawrie, a retired counselor with Stockbridge Community Schools, was dedicated to education. “I don’t think you replace a Jim Lawrie,” Jayne said. “He’s a one-of-a-kind guy.” Lawrie saw several superintendents come and go during his tenure, including Robert Halle, Ted Culver, Joe Koziol, Dennis Desmarais and Emily Kress. He saw numerous bond issues fail, but he also saw a $5.5 million technology bond pass in 2008. Lawrie was targeted for recall a few times by Russ Severance and not only held his seat but was repeatedly re-elected. When the school board struggled with the budget last year, Lawrie led the push to develop a cost-reduction plan. When the board was considering hiring new superintendent Timothy Hall, Lawrie expressed reservations at first but later joined in a unanimous vote to offer Hall the position. “You always knew Jim was going to vote what he felt,” Kelly said. “He didn’t hold back.” Lawrie’s term is up next year. The school board will appoint a community member to fill his seat for the remainder of his term. Those who would like to be considered should send a brief letter stating why they are interested in the position to: Chris Kelly, president, Board of Education, Northwest Community Schools, 4000 Van Horn Road, Jackson, MI 49201.

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Arson suspect expected to plead guilty By Aaron Aupperlee aaupperlee@citpat.com — 768-4927

A Jackson man indicated in court Wednesday he intends to plead guilty to setting his aunt’s abandoned house on fire in April. Matthew Ray Kilgore, 30, waived his preliminary ex-

amination in Jackson County District Court and will enter a guilty plea to arson of a dwelling in Circuit Court at a later date. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. A pre-trial date in Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson’s courtroom has not yet been

set, said Wendell Jacobs, Kilgore’s attorney. District Judge Michael Klaeren denied a request to lower Kilgore’s bond, set at $25,000. “You’re charged with a very serious felony. You’re probably going to go to prison for this,” Klaeren told Kilgore. “I really do think you are a

threat to society.” Late in the night on April 19 and early into the next morning, firefighters battled a blaze at 804 Greenwood Ave. At the time, the fire was ruled suspicious by Jackson Fire Department Assistant Chief Doug Millican. The house was owned by

Marie Amodio. Kilgore lived next door. At the scene of the fire, Kilgore said he used to live in the house and that he and his aunt moved out in 2009. He said the house was cited for 53 code violations in August See MAN, on A4

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Consumers Energy improves customer-satisfaction ranking By Chris Gautz cgautz@citpat.com — 768-4926

Consumers Energy moved up one spot in this year’s J.D. Power and Associates Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The Jackson-based utility finished 12th out of the 16 large Midwest utilities surveyed. Consumers scored 611 on a 1,000-point scale. The top utility in the Midwest, MidAmerican Energy, scored 687. Detroit Edison finished 10th with a score of 621. The Midwest average was 624. According to a statement,

the study measures customer satisfaction with electric utilities by looking at six factors: power quality and reliability; price; billing and payment; corporate citizenship; communications; and customer service. John Hazen, senior director for J.D. Power, said Consumers increased its score in every category except billing and payment, which fell slightly. The reason for that, he said, can have to do with cost, customers understanding of their bills and the utility working with people to help reduce energy usage. “They still have a ways to

go, but they are heading in the right direction,� Hazen said. Consumers spokesman Jeff Holyfield said the company’s internal surveys show its customers are still facing a lot of economic pressures, and the utility is working hard to provide value. He added that Consumers’ electric rates are at about the national average. “We’ve been working hard to provide our customers with quality service and the fact we are moving up shows that is starting to take effect,� Holyfield said.

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something residents could do instead of just see. She wanted to create a traditional Victorian outing. “We wanted to make it seem like the gypsies have come to town,� Landis said. Chelsey Holdridge of Jackson sat on the front of the red, yellow and blue traveling wagon, ready to draw henna tattoos. She was dressed in her gypsy costume, including a jingly belt and silver metal bracelets. Holdridge, who is part of the Society for Creative Anachronism, said dressing

up is something she does all the time, but she really enjoys certain aspects of gypsies. Gypsies had campfires where they would sing and play the drum, and they traveled everywhere, she said. But interacting with people was high on her list of reasons for being involved in the gypsy encampment. “I get to make people smile,� Holdridge said. Steve Gipe of Stockbridge and daughters Sidney, 5, and Madison, 4, walked around town enjoying all the activities Wednesday. “It’s kind of cheesy, but fun for the kids,� he said.

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2009 and had bad electrical wiring. Millican, however, determined that the fire started on the back porch of the twostory home. “Someone, whoever it was, set fire to whatever was on the back porch without using any flammable liquid because none of that was found,� Millican said. The home’s garage caught fire in August 2009, Millican said. Jackson police officers suspected Kilgore of setting that fire but could not prove the connection. Millican said he and detectives at the Jackson Police Department combined investigations to implicate Kilgore in the April fire. “Obviously, he just comes right back to the top of the list,� Millican said. Jacobs said according to a statement given to police by Kilgore, he burned the house because he was upset his aunt did not give him any of the insurance money from an earlier and unrelated garage fire at the same address. Some of Kilgore’s belongings were in the garage and he thought he was entitled to money, Jacobs said.

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Matthew Wagner and Doreen Essex, both of Jackson, put the final touches on the displays for Cornerstone Christian Church’s rummage sale. This is the fourth year the Jackson church has hosted the sale. About 40 people donated their time to put the event together. The rummage sale will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday at the church at 2395 W. High St. Money raised from the sale will go to the church’s ministries.

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Millican said Kilgore admitted during his interview with police to setting items on the back porch on fire. Jackson Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt called the joint investigation by the fire department and police department a strong example of combining resources and knowledge to take an arsonist off the street. As part of Kilgore’s plea deal, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will not charge him in the August 2009 garage fire, Jacobs said. A warrant for Kilgore’s arrest was issued June 29. He was arraigned on one count of arson to a dwelling July 6, according to court records. He’s been lodged at the Jackson County Jail since his arraignment, according to the jail. Kilgore, whom Jacobs said suffers from a mental illness, was on probation for three felonies from writing bad checks in 2008 when he was charged with arson.

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Leslie museum reopens after yearlong closure By Larry Hook For the Citizen Patriot

The Leslie Historical Museum is back in full operation after being closed for about a year because of flood damage. Located in the basement of the city’s 107-year-old Grand Army of the Republic Hall, the museum originally opened Dec. 10, 2007. It is operated by volunteers from the Leslie Area Historical Society. On May 29, 2009, the museum was forced to close when raw sewage flowed into the museum. “We lost some old photos, but nothing else irreplaceable was lost,” Historical Society President Steve Hainstock said. “Most of our things were up off the floor.” Hainstock said things could have been much worse. “There was a second flood on (June 19) that was 25 inches deep,” he said. “So had we not had the first flood we would have had significant losses — probably about onethird of the collection.” Leslie City Manager Brian Reed said the flooding caused $35,000 in damage. Fortu-

Leslie Area Historical Museum The museum at 107 E. Bellevue St. is open from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays. It also will be open Saturday, in conjunction with the city’s softball tournament and street dance, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 517-589-5220. nately, he said, repair costs were covered by the city’s insurance. The city repaired the sewer system, and Reed said he is confident flooding will not occur again. Paul Davis Restoration of Mason was hired to do cleanup work and Mid-Michigan Mechanical & Construction of Leslie performed repairs. The museum is now open from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, as well as on special occasions. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Included in the museum are photos, maps, furniture, clothing and other memorabilia. Artifacts came from the Leslie Library, Leslie Public Schools and private donors. Author Holling Clancy Holling, whose works include the

children’s favorite “Paddle to the Sea,” is featured in the museum. Holling graduated from Leslie High School in 1917. Another section is dedicated to Frank White, the man pictured on the Cream of Wheat box. White is buried in Leslie’s Woodlawn Cemetery. Country music singer Harland Howard, a 1940s graduate of Leslie High School, has a spot in the museum. Howard wrote “Heartaches by the Number” and was inducted into the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. In August, the museum will have a temporary exhibit featuring Harley Davidson motorcycle memorabilia. Reed said the museum is a tremendous asset to the community, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2011.

DAYBOOK Births Causie, Paula M. and Marty H., of Horton, a daughter, Rebecca Rainey, born July 8, 7 pounds, 3 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Sandy and Louis Wisniewski of Jackson, and Judy and Terry Smith of Richland. Greatgrandmothers are Patricia Stippich of Lima, Ohio, and Theresa Wisniewski of Hot Springs Village, Alaska. Champion, Amanda J. and Justin M., of Hanover, a son, Julien William-Mathew, born July 3, 4 pounds, 10 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Ralph Wammes of Camden, and Suzanne and Edwin Champion of Hanover. Great-grandparents are Betty Colley of Dayton, Ohio, and Lester Champion of Litchfield. Denning, Abigail M. and Brad R., of Brooklyn, a daughter, Grace Anne, born July 4, 6 pounds, 7 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Tamara and Dennis Neely of Brooklyn, and Patty and Don Denning of Charlton, Mass. Great-grandparents are Ginny and Dick Olson of Rochester and Beverly Creger of Adrian. Knoll, Jennifer K. and Bryan A., of Jackson, a daughter, Margaret Kathleen, born July 2, 7 pounds, 15 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Katrina Knoll of Jackson; Karen and Joe Knoll of Fort Meyers, Fla.; and Kathleen and William Fought of Jackson. Munro, Meghan B. and Joshua D., of Jackson, a son, McCarty Michael, born June 7, 6 pounds, 4 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Lori and David Munro of Clark Lake, and Joan and Michael McGivern of Jackson. Greatgrandmothers are Margaret McGivern of Jackson and Elizabeth Gurley of Ann Arbor. Resor, Alison K. and Matthew L., of Jackson, a daughter, Mattison Leigh, born July 6, 7 pounds, 2 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Andrea and Richard Brietzke of Jackson and Wanda Resor of Pleasant Lake. Great-grandmother is Beatrice Schalk of Hawks. Richardson, Brandi M. and Tony A., of Jackson, a son, Tony Allen Jr., born July 9, 7 pounds, 10 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Mary and Mark Richardson of Jackson, Chris and John Maxson of Jackson and Michelle Cook of Jackson. Greatgrandparents are Cathy Oliver of Jackson; Donna Richardson of Galesburg, Ind.; Nacey and Jim Cook of Jackson; and George Letek of Jackson. Rokita, Stacie L., and Corrigan, Rodney G., of Jackson, a son, Jaden Jax,

born July 7, 5 pounds, 13 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Donna and Raymond Rokita of Lansing, JeanAnn and Ronald Corrigan of Harrison, and Hilda and Richard Haire of Jackson. Great-grandmothers are Betty Somers of Harrison and Virginia Reynolds of Jackson. Thornton, Stacy L. and Brent J., of Litchfield, a daughter, Katelynn Anne, born July 8, 8 pounds, 7 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Donna and Chet Thornton of Litchfield and Lavonda Wolff of Litchfield. Greatgrandmother is Jan Thornton of Hanover.

RHINES, MARVIN S. — Of Rives Junction, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Grace Hospice on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the age of 92. He was born January 13, 1918 in Onondaga Township the son of John and Eva (White) Rhines. He graduated from Leslie High School in 1936. He married Effie Madeline Abbey on April 11, 1938 and they resided in Leslie and Rives for their entire lives. Marvin owned the Mobile Gas Station in Leslie in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. He also worked at KelseyHayes, where he retired from, and Young’s Orchard. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors. Surviving are his two daughters, Phyllis Davison and Beverly (Rodney) Dropping; six grandchildren, Jeanene (Hasbrook) Goll, JoAnn (Terry) Points, Linda Kosecki, John Davison, James (Penni) Hasbrook, and Matthew (Kristin) Dropping; six great-grandchildren, Crystal, Stephanie, Heather, Robert, Jessica, and Bradley; three great-greatgrandchildren, Madison, Jaeden, and Dominick; one brother, Allen Rhines; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Madeline; one sister, Irma Kaimon; and his parents. Services remembering Marvin’s Life will be held at the J.C. Adams Funeral Home, Leslie Chapel, on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Don Buege officiating. Interment will follow at East Rives Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 2205 Jolly Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 or the Leslie American Legion Post 491, 422 Woodworth St., Leslie, MI 49251. www.Mlive.com/obits

Rebecca Hicks and Barry J. Hicks Ricky Meher and Karen Meher Julie Tousignant and Elijah Tousignant Ray Clemons and Debra Kay Clemons Christel H. Pouls and Scott R. Pouls Angeline C. Stackling and James Robert Stackling Charles Dominic Winter and Courtney Ann Winter Jennifer Kyer and Phillip Matthew Kyer Juleen Smiley and Jerry Smiley Jr. Sherry Lynnette Iverson and Jeffery Paul Iverson Michelle Ann Brooks and Robert H. Brooks Andrew Dale Friend and Samantha Lynn Friend Divorces Taricia Ann Jeremy and Gary Lynn McKessy and Kenneth Jeremy Teresa Lynne McKessy Frank J. Cooper and Robert A. Tylutki and Carolyn D. Cooper Jennifer K. Tylutki Jeffery L. Litchard and Julie JC Adams Funeral Home Leslie Chapel Robin J. McArdle Weaver Ann Litchard (517) 589-8216 and Richard K. Weaver Jaime Lyn Bradley and Pauline Jones and Scott James Lynn Bradley Jones Stephanie Elizabeth Burke Teresa A. Noble and Merle and Travis Andrew Burke Sr. William Noble Kristen Laurie and Kyle A. Duane A. Lindell and Vicki Trowbridge MANN, HOWARD S. — David Glenn Myer II and L. Lindell James Brush and Kellie Jo Amy Christine Myer Of Tompkins, passed away Deater Jamie L. Konieczki and at Allegiance Health at the James Edward Vosburgh Andrew A. Konieczki age of 87. Funeral services and Jeannie Garner Vosburgh Kara L. Kemp and Jay M. will be held on Thursday, JuShelly Lynn Whitt and Kemp ly 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Scott Gene Whitt Karen Kelly Weeks and Trinity Lutheran Church with Christopher S. Burnham Andrew Michael Weeks the Reverend William Gatz ofand Marcia Elaine Burnham John Douglas Debaeke and ficiating. The family will greet Jennifer Ockert and Donald Kristine Marie Debaeke friends at Wetherby Funeral Ockert III Timothy Allen Douglas and Home on Wednesday from 4 Juana M. Trujillo and Sherrie Ann Douglas to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at Hector Trujillo Church from 1 to 2 p.m. He Dazarine Bell and Dennis Business licenses will be laid to rest at Draper Johnson Cemetery. Those who wish Robert T. Grinnell and The following is a list may direct memorial contribuCynthia M. Grinnell of certified business tions to the Trinity Lutheran Nathan Joel Foster Sr. and registrations filed between Organ Fund or Draper CemeMarcia Ann Foster July 1-7 at the Jackson tery. Friends may send conJessica J. Bridges and Cody County clerk’s office. dolences or share a memory L. Daniels White Glove, cleaning, with the family at Riley James Miracle and 124 Remington Drive, Spring wetherbyfuneralhome.com Kanyarat Miracle Arbor, Sharon McCord www.Mlive.com/obits Jason Daniel Smith and A. Plus Painting, painting, WETHERBY FUNERAL HOME Karen Elizabeth Smith 4633 Page Ave., Michigan Wetherbyfuneralhome.com Erich Weinman and Marnie Center, William Carey 517-787-7511 Weinman Neverest Farm, Elaine Montgomery and agriculture, 15715 Behling, Rick Montgomery Albion, Lisa Freytag-Smith Carol Hillard Nordby and Satterlee Enterprises, Eric Christian Nordby maintenance/general labor, Michael R. Mannor and 122 Cooks Landing, Michigan April R. Mannor Center, Jeanette Satterlee Jeffrey Lee Childers and Powell Roofing, roofing, Katherine Mary Childers 3914 Viking Drive, Richard D. Cheryl Barbara Swager and Powell Jr. Huey G. Swager Scott’s Electric, electrical Debra Bergman and Dennis contracting, 1138 Cooper Bergman Court, Scott Wiliam Hartley

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KOKOCZKA, ELIZABETH J. — DUVALL, ELMER JAMES — Of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John A. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John J. (Patricia) Kokoczka of Akron, Ohio, Christopher (Cynthia) Kokoczka of Jackson and James (Joan) Kokoczka of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren, Christine (Chris) Rinehart, John W., Kathryn, Christopher M., Kimberly, Christopher J. and Daniel Kokoczka; one sister, Margaret Augustine; brothers-in-law, Martin, Joseph (Dorothy) Kokoczka; and sisters-in-law, Catherine Markiewicz, Irene Kokoczka and Delores Wozniak; many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Vogt; and one brother, Joseph “Mike” Wozniak. Elizabeth was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She was retired from L.H. Field Co. after 20 years of service and was a member of the Polish National Alliance. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother of three wonderful sons and grandmother who had a special love for her family. The family will receive friends at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church on Friday, July 16 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. The Reverend Mathias Thelan will be the celebrant. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Hospital, the Francis Street Food Pantry or charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.Mlive.com/obits www.desnoyerfuneralhome.com

89 of Jackson went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Carelink of Jackson. He was the son of Leo and Clara Duvall born November 20, 1920 in Jackson. Mr. Duvall is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ruth Duvall; two nephews, Julius (Suzanne) Hoffman and Gary (Peggy) Hoffman; two nieces, Carol (Peter) Walters and Becky (Tom) Wales; several greatnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-inlaw, Elaine (Julius) Hoffman; his loving dog, Tally. Mr. Duvall attended Jackson High School. He served his country during World War II as a pilot in the Army Air Corp. He held various positions in Jackson area auto parts manufacturing companies, retiring from Simpson Industries as Vice President in 1983. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities in the Upper Peninsula. He was a member of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m.; the Reverend Mathias Thelen officiating; interment St. John’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions for those who wish may be made to Jackson Humane Society 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202 or American Cancer Society, Capital Area Service Center, 3100 West Rd., Bldg. Ste. 110, East Lansing, MI 48823. Family will receive friends at the WATSON FUNERAL CHAPEL Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.Mlive.com/obits J. L. Watson Funeral Chapel 2590 Spring Arbor Road Locally owned since 1930

Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 120 years LEWIS (HEINZ), SHARON LYNN — McCOY, LEE THOMAS — Of Jackson, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on July 12, 2010 at age 89. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Julia McCoy; one brother, Clair. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; one son, Lee (Patricia) McCoy of New York; four grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Wetherby Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Hardaway officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to K-9 ONE Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 366, Napoleon, MI 49261 or Alzheimer’s Association, 310 N. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 Friends may send condolences or share a memory with the family at wetherbyfuneralhome.com www.Mlive.com/obits WETHERBY FUNERAL HOME Wetherbyfuneralhome.com 517-787-7511

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Age 55, of Leslie, passed away on July 13, 2010, in Lansing, MI. Sharon was born on May 27, 1955 the daughter of Richard Sr. and Irene (Allen) Heinz in Mason. Both parents preceded her in death. She married George David Lewis on June 10, 1990 and he survives. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her kids and taking them to their activities. She was a loving mother, a caring sister and a great daughter. Sharon loved her horses and her collies. She worked at Len Industries of Leslie for 26 years. Sharon is survived by her children, Corey and Ethan Lewis of Leslie. Also surviving are her two brothers and three sisters, Judy Heinz of Leslie, Raymond (Teresa) Heinz of Webberville, Helen Heinz of Williamston, Larry Heinz of Leslie and Susan (Mike) Hill of Gregory; and six nephews; and two nieces. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Heinz Jr.; five uncles; and eight aunts. Services remembering Sharon’s life will be held at the J.C. Adams Funeral Home, Leslie Chapel, on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Toby Teague officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Mason. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.Mlive.com/obits J.C. Adams Funeral Home Leslie Chapel (517) 589-8216

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Small space becomes a place to relax board walls, electricity, lights and an overhead fan. Local art decorates the walls. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — When “I’d always wanted a fountain Karen King plants her last geranium and finally installed a disappearing for the day, she seldom goes inside one outside the garden house,” says her main house to rest and relax. Karen. Instead, she heads for her garden “The garden house is now a great house, a small retreat where she lis- place to dine, read, play games, have tens to music on her iPod and sinks a glass of wine or watch the ships into the comfort of a cushioned come and go in the Hampton Roads chair. harbor.” Karen’s dream garden house Once the garden house was the happened after husband Bernie way she wanted it, Karen decided it Anderson finally built his yearnedwas time to enlarge the deck on the for garage at their home along the house and landscape the yard so it waterfront in Hampton, Va. all ties together. That meant they didn’t need Hurricane Isabel in 2003 dethe 12-by-12 storage shed, but they stroyed much of what was in the wanted to keep the structure beyard, so Karen pretty much had a cause it was built to last. clean palette to work with. “I’m the gardener in the family, so A professional landscaper put in a it became my project,” says Karen. new paver patio and walkways that “Whenever it’s nice, I’m usually out- meander from the front driveway, side doing something, so I always alongside the Trex deck, by the liked the idea of an outdoor room.” garden house and past the back of Before its makeover, the shed was the house to Bernie’s garage. Each a catchall space for lawn chairs, a turn of the walkway yields pleasant surprises such as baths, feeders and grill, unused flower pots, bags of houses for birds, as well as lots of potting soil and crates of odds and ends. It had two small windows, two flowering plants. Wax myrtles planted after the solid doors, no electricity, bare walls hurricane provide privacy along the and a concrete floor. property line and look especially After its makeover, the garden house looks like it belongs in South- nice pruned into small, multitrunked trees. They are also where ern Living magazine. Karen hangs birdhouses for nesting It has sliding doors with screens wrens. on three sides, tiled floor, bead

Top left: Karen King’s garden house used to be an everyday tool shed. Bottom left: The garden house overlooks a disappearing fountain that has a built-in heater to keep it going during winter. Below: Sliding glass doors, tiled floor, comfy seating and artwork transformed the tool shed into a stylish retreat.

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“I love to garden,” says Karen, now retired. “When I worked, my job was pretty intense and working in the yard was a great stress reliever for me. “I love trying new plants and see

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Conjure an image of vacationers sitting on a verandah at a tropical resort, a ceiling fan rotating overhead and supplementing the cooling effect of the ocean breezes. You don’t have to go to the tropics to realize the benefits — or create the ambiance — of ceiling fans. They can provide an energy-efficient supplement to air conditioning during these hot summer months. The concept is simple. If you use a ceiling fan, you can raise your thermostat and still get the same cooling effect. That means lower electric bills in the long run. Ceiling fans work by creating a wind-chill effect. As in winter, the wind makes it feel colder outside, so the wind — or motion — created by ceiling fans makes you feel

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Ceiling fans are on display at Dan’s Fan City in Rockville, Md. Ceiling fans can provide an energy-efficient supplement to air conditioning. cooler in the summer. “Ceiling fans don’t cool the room, they cool you,” said Maria Vargas, spokeswoman and brand manager for Energy Star, the government program designed to promote energy efficiency. Raising the thermostat by 2 de-

grees and using a ceiling fan can cut energy costs by about 14 percent over the course of a season, Vargas said. That makes them a good, low-cost supplement to air conditioning. Jeremy Tarr, director of marketing for Hunter Fan Co., says the en-

ergy cost of running a ceiling fan is similar to that of running a standard incandescent light bulb. “You can save much more by raising the thermostat,” he said. Some studies have shown that people can move their thermostats up 4 to 6 degrees and not perceive any real difference if they’re using a ceiling fan, Tarr said. “Saving money is something that has never gone out of style,” said John Reeve, manager of Dan’s Fan City in Rockville, Md. But, he’s quick to add, that’s not the only reason people buy ceiling fans. “It’s energy efficient and some people like the feeling of air movement,” he said. “It takes the stuffiness out of a room. It could add to the decor.” The cost of a fan depends on the options. At Dan’s Fan City, fans range from the simplest model, costing about $40,

to builder-grade fans with a price tag of $3,000. Reeve said buyers should plan to spend $100 to $250 for a fan. A light kit adds to the cost. Most ceiling fans are reversible. During the summer, the blades should move counterclockwise as you look up at the fan, creating a wind chill. In winter, they should move clockwise. That helps bring the hot air down from the ceiling and even out the heating. Hunter Fan Co. says you can save 15 percent on your winter heating costs by lowering your thermostat 4 degrees and using a ceiling fan. When you go to buy a fan, you’ll need to know more than just what style you like. Consider the size of the room, Tarr said. For a larger bedroom, go with a 52-inch fan. For a great room, a 60- or 70-inch fan would work best. “For smaller rooms, a 44- or 42-inch fan may be just fine,”

he said. The measurement refers to the length of the blades. There also are different motor sizes. “You need a fan with a properly sized motor to get an efficient air flow,” Tarr said. When you leave a room, turn the fan off to get the maximum energy efficiency. Unlike an air conditioner, the wind-chill effect produced by the ceiling fan is immediate. You don’t lose anything by turning it off when you’re not there. The energy savings can be even greater if your fan is certified by Energy Star. Although savings depend on the amount of use and the climate, Vargas said Energy Star fans are about 50 percent more efficient than conventional ones, leading to savings of about $25 a year. In 2009, however, these fans cost about $80 more than a conventional one.

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you’d like to help. Maybe she needs a break from the kids. Perhaps she would be amenable to counseling. Simply talking to an uninterested third party about what bothers you can be tremendously helpful. Cast yourself as her ally instead of her put-upon mother, and it’s possible you could change the way she responds to you. Dear Annie: Someone in my office keeps stealing lunches, including mine, from the workroom fridge. I don’t want to sink to their level and do something bad to the food. What should I do? — Hungry in Grand Island

Dear Hungry: We assume your lunches are well marked with your name so co-workers are not under the impression that it is communal food, and that warning signs are posted not to take your things. You also can report this to a supervisor. If this doesn’t solve the problem, we recommend you buy a reusable insulated bag and ice packs, and keep your lunch near your desk. Or perhaps the victims of the Food Thief would be interested in contributing to the acquisition of a small refrigerator with a lock.

but “ours,” even now. We have always had joint banking accounts, along with joint bills, which were always paid with “our” money. The subject of who is responsible for what portion of the bills or who will pay what percentage toward a vacation never entered our minds. I am appalled that someone has so little regard for his marriage that his wife must forgo a vacation because she can’t afford it. It is a selfish spouse who does not realize it should be a 5050 partnership in all aspects. — Happily Sharing for 33 Years Dear Annie: I read anDear Sharing: In some other response to “Exhausted marriages, both husband and Wife,” whose husband wife prefer to have separate expects her to pay for her income and expenses, but reshare of their vacations, even gardless of the arrangements, though she can’t afford it. no spouse should be punAnother writer said he strug- ished for earning less money gled to supply 50 percent than the other. of the household expenses when his wife had 10 times — Annie’s Mailbox is writhis income. ten by Kathy Mitchell (left Since when did marriage in photo) and Marcy Sugar, become a “yours and mine” longtime editors of the Ann union? I have been married Landers column. Please to a terrific guy for 33 years, e-mail your questions to anand we have raised two won- niesmailbox@comcast.net, or derful boys. At no time has write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. our income been anything Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Cult choice The Coen Brothers send up the film noir genre in the offbeat 1998 comedy “The Big Lebowski” (8 p.m., TV Guide), starring Jeff Bridges as “The Dude.”

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Dear Annie: My 34-yearold daughter, “Mary,” has two children I love dearly and often care for. Though she says she loves me, Mary has told me in anger that she doesn’t respect me. We’ve always had a complicated relationship. I’m well aware of my failings as a mother, but I never was deliberately unkind to her. Mary, however, thinks I can do nothing right. In order to keep the peace, I sit quietly and take her tongue-lashings even though they embarrass and humiliate me. Mary also treats her husband without respect, and he has witnessed her being intentionally rude to me. I cannot understand why she says things she knows will hurt me, especially since she didn’t grow up in this type of atmosphere. Please give me some guidance. — A Sad Mother in a Southern State Dear Sad: It’s easier for Mary to blame others than to examine her own behavior. Unfortunately, she is not likely to see it that way. You might, however, mention that she seems unhappy and that, because you love her,

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KABUL, Afghanistan — American forces suffered a deadly 24 hours in Afghanistan, with eight troops killed in attacks including an audacious Taliban raid on a police compound in the key southern city of Kandahar, officials said Wednesday. The U.S. and its coalition allies have warned that violence and troop casualties are likely to mount this summer as thousands of new forces fan out across southern insurgent strongholds in a bid to turn around the nearly 9-year-long war. However, a top U.S. commander in the south said Wednesday that the new operation should start reducing violence in coming months. So far in July, 45 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan, 33 of them Americans, continuing the upward trend of the previous month, which was war’s deadliest for the NATO-led force, with 103 international soldiers killed. A suicide attacker slammed a car bomb into the gate of the headquarters of the elite Afghan National Civil Order Police late Tuesday night in Kandahar, the international force said. Minutes later, insurgents opened fire with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

HIGHLAND PARK — An autopsy shows a woman suspected of dying in an ax attack by her son’s grandmother was killed by multiple knife wounds. The revised reported cause of death came Wednesday at the arraignment of 53-year-old Onita Higdon of Highland Park. She pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. She’s jailed without bond and will get a court-appointed lawyer. Witnesses say they saw Higdon with an ax Monday, the day she’s accused of killing 26-year-old Mila Perry of Detroit. Perry was the girlfriend of Higdon’s son. But an autopsy found no ax wounds and concluded a kitchen knife killed Perry.

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WASHINGTON — Facing criticism from House Democrats, the White House circulated a memo Wednesday that details all the political help that President Barack Obama and administration officials have given to the party’s candidates. The White House portrayed the memo as a regular update of its political operation, but it came amid angry words between congressional Democratic leaders and administration officials. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out over White House spokesman Robert Gibbs’ recent comments that Republicans could win a majority, according to an aide who was present at Tuesday’s closed-door meeting. The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private. On Wednesday, Gibbs defended his remark about the House, but hastened to add that he doesn’t think that will happen. “I don’t think I said anything that was politically shocking,” Gibbs said during his daily briefing with reporters.

they await a donor organ. But they are being studied for use as a permanent therapy for people with severe heart failure who aren’t transplant candidates.

by the Dubai-based television station Al-Arabiya, Faisal Shahzad said the attack on the New York City landmark would avenge the deaths of Muslims killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. DISAPPEARANCE “All the Muslim Arabs that have been martyred — I will take revenge on their behalf,” he said. “I really wish that the hearts of the Muslims will be pleased with this attack, God willing.” One of the figures he praises as a martyr is TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian nuclear scien- Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the former leader of tist who disappeared a year ago headed back al-Qaida in Iraq who was killed in a U.S. airto Tehran on Wednesday, telling Iranian state strike in Iraq in 2006. media that he was abducted by CIA agents Shahzad, 30, is seen in the video sitting on who tried to bribe him into speaking out the ground in a black turban and olive-colored against his homeland. vest, with an AK-47 next to him. The U.S. says he was a willing defector who He calls jihad, or holy war, a pillar of the changed his mind. Muslim faith, and says “Islam will spread on Shahram Amiri’s reappearance broke into the whole world and democracy will be dethe open an often-bizarre intelligence drama. feated.” U.S. officials have dismissed accounts of a kidnapping and suggested Amiri returned NEW ORLEANS KILLING home because he missed or feared for his family. FORMER VICE PRESIDENT But much in the case remains mysterious, including the exact circumstances of how the defection fell apart and what information, if any, he provided about Iran’s controversial NEW ORLEANS — Three police officers nuclear program. charged in the killing of two unarmed resiAlso unknown is whether the 32-year-old dents on a New Orleans bridge after HurWASHINGTON — Former Vice President scientist could face any punishment in his ricane Katrina and a cover-up that followed Dick Cheney announced Wednesday that homeland after the State Department said pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. he has undergone surgery to install a small he came willingly to the United States and Sgts. Robert Gisevius and Kenneth Bowen pump to help his heart work, as the 69-year- was in contact with the government. On and Officer Anthony Villavaso stood before old enters a new phase of what he called “in- Wednesday, Iranian state media were heava federal magistrate in green prison garb, creasing congestive heart failure.” ily promoting the account that he was the shackled at the waist and ankles. They will “The operation went very well and I am victim of a CIA kidnapping, and politicians remain jailed at least until a hearing Friday. A now recuperating,” Cheney said in a statewere declaring a victory over the “terrorist tentative trial date is set for Sept. 13. ment released by his office. state” America — suggesting that at least for Magistrate Louis Moore Jr. read the counts The surgery took place last week at Inova now, the government would rather squeeze — 13 against Bowen, 11 against Gisevius and Fairfax Heart and Vascular Institute in north- the return for propaganda value than overtly 10 against Villavaso. ern Virginia, where Cheney said he is curretaliate. Former officer Robert Faulcon made his rently receiving care. initial court appearance Tuesday in Texas, A longtime face of the Republican Party, TERRORISM where he was arrested, but has not entered Cheney has dealt with heart problems much a plea. The charges against the four carry a of his adult life, suffering five heart attacks maximum sentence of life in prison or the since age 37. He said the latest step, the imdeath penalty, although U.S. Attorney Jim planting of a pump called a left ventricular Letten said the Justice Department hasn’t deassist device, will allow him to resume an accided whether to seek the latter punishment. tive life. CAIRO — The man who pleaded guilty to The family of two victims — Ronald MadiThe kind of heart pump that Cheney recarrying out the attempted Times Square son, who was killed, and his brother, Lance, ceived can be implanted next to the heart car bombing appeared in a video recorded who survived — sat in the front row of the to help its main pumping chamber, the left before the failed attack that shows him meet- packed courtroom. Gisevius cried quietly as ventricle, pump blood through the body. Such ing with senior Pakistani Taliban leaders and he stood with his lawyer. devices are used mainly for short periods, to vowing to strike the U.S. buy potential transplant candidates time as In the video, aired in segments Wednesday — Compiled from The Associated Press

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LANSING — Michigan’s unemployment rate has continued to drop while total employment is largely unchanged. The seasonally adjusted figure for June released Wednesday by the state Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth is 13.2 percent, down four-tenths of a percentage point from May. Unemployment declined by 21,000 people in June but total employment increased only 1,000. Michigan’s labor force fell by 20,000 during the month — the first monthly drop in 2010. State labor department officials say the monthly jobless rate has declined because fewer Michigan workers are actively looking for jobs.

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City council votes down resolution DETROIT — The Detroit City Council has voted down a resolution opposing mayoral control of the 87,000-student Detroit Public Schools. The resolution by Councilwoman JoAnn Watson failed Wednesday by a 4-3 vote. Two council members were absent. Some council members say they need more information on the plans by a community group to give control of the schools to the mayor, in place of an elected school board. Members of Change for Better Schools presented 30,704 petition signatures to the council Tuesday. Only the council can put the matter on the Detroit ballot. The Michigan Legislature would have to act to change the governance of the district.

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Flint-grown produce at farmers market DETROIT — Starting this weekend, shoppers at Flint’s farmers market will have a place to buy vegetables, herbs and fruits grown in the heart of the Rust Belt city. The stall will be run by the Edible Flint Co-op, a collaboration of nearly 20 growers from Flint and just north of the city. It’s the latest example of urban agriculture leading to expanded fresh food options in Michigan cities. Detroit’s Eastern Market has seen an increase in recent years of Detroit-grown produce. The Edible Flint Co-op is part of Edible Flint, A Growing Network. The group of Flint-area residents, growers and organizations provides technical assistance and helps coordinate resources for local growers. The stall at Flint Farmers’ Market will be open during regular Saturday hours.

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Companies cautiously raise technology spending By Jordan Robertson The Associated Press

Companies finally appear to be muscling up their spending on the most expensive kinds of computers after slashing budgets during the recession, but fears of more economic uncertainty are proving tough for the technology industry to shake. Intel Corp., which makes the brains for 80 percent of the world’s personal computers, turned in blowout quarterly financial numbers on Tuesday, a sign to the rest of the industry that better times are on the way. But analysts caution that Americans are still expected to be cautious with their spending for the rest of the year. So companies may just be upgrading their technology to boost productivity, not necessarily expecting a sudden, huge increase in demand. Economic shakiness in Europe could hurt demand, too. Intel’s results were the best in its

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Businesses around the world are feeling confident enough about the economy to start spending again on computers and other technology. 42-year history, including its highest revenue and profit margins ever, at a time that is historically the low point of the year for technology spending, coming ahead of the backto-school and holiday shopping. “I think people are going to be sur

prised that the technology spending budgets are robust and stable and growing,” said Doug Freedman, an analyst for Gleacher & Co. Two other companies already say they are benefiting. Applied Materials Inc. said it expects to bring in

more money from semiconductor equipment, and ASML Holding NV, a Dutch company that also makes chip equipment, said it expected record revenue this year. Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc., which reports earnings today, and Nvidia Corp., which makes graphics chips and competes with both AMD and Intel, should be encouraging as well, said Craig Berger, an analyst with FBR Capital Markets. “Intel’s results are clearly much better than feared, and indeed are much better than most investors dreamed possible,” Berger wrote in a note to clients. “We think this shows global PC demand is fairly resilient even in the face of macro-driven pressures.” The reverberations aren’t limited to chip companies. There are positive signs for heavyweights like Apple Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Research in Motion Ltd., which makes the BlackBerry. Business spending on equipment

and software is an important force helping to keep the economic recovery alive. Companies increased spending in those areas at a blistering 11.4 percent pace in the first three months of this year, the most recent period available, and 19 percent in the final quarter of last year. Consumer spending in both of those quarters was tepid. Most signs are now pointing to slower economic growth in the second half of this year, mostly because Americans are expected to stay skittish with their wallets. But analysts think businesses spending on equipment and software will hold up fairly well. That’s because companies, while keeping their work forces lean — are taking advantage of improvements in technology to increase productivity. Worldwide information technology spending is expected to grow 3.9 percent to $3.35 trillion in 2010, according to market research firm Gartner Inc.

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Editor’s notebook FLOOD MAPS

Adding properties harms residents Residents of Columbia Township and other lake areas soon may find out the consequences of the federal government’s excessive caution. Recently updated flood maps could force many to buy flood insurance for the first time. Some 4,000 properties in the county now sit in flood zones, up more than 53 percent from before. If homeowners end up buying flood insurance, that would cost an average of $570 a year, according to federal estimates. It’s not that intentions are flawed here, but the execution is questionable. It is telling when some of the areas identified as flood zones are considered only about 1 percent at risk to flood, considering the presence of dams along Lake Columbia that would seem to keep any problems at bay. Local Realtors and residents are pursuing appeals of the maps with the help of U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer. We hope the Federal Emergency Management Agency can give these maps a fair and thorough review in which common sense prevails. It does not make sense to put additional locations in flood zones when the risk to properties is so low. Some caution is fair, but too much hurts the real estate market — and homeowners’ bank accounts.

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A significant change in policy We always thought a community college turned no one away. Until now, that was always the case at Jackson Community College. Starting this fall, JCC will turn away some potential students — ones who score below a seventh-grade level in reading or writing — and redirect them into adult education classes that could be offered by the college. Similarly, incoming JCC students who score that low in math will be limited in classes they can take. The school has good reasons for this shift in attitude. The cost and time the college must spend to help students so far behind their classmates is tremendous. The odds certainly are against these students, too. Still, there’s no ignoring the significance of JCC’s new approach. For one, few, if any, other Michigan community colleges have such policies. It’s fair to ask whether Jackson’s “college of last resort” should be getting out ahead of other such schools. Ultimately, whether it’s through JCC or another school, someone will have to teach students who lag so far behind the pack. Certainly the high schools need to play a role in this. To that end, recent math summits between local high schools and colleges represent a step in the right direction. Collaboration among the educational community is critical in order to make sure most, if not all, students are ready for college.

MELLING TOOL CO.

Keep good economic news coming Even as the national economy continues its herky-jerky recovery — better business earnings, slow jobs growth — the news for Jackson County’s job sector continues to offer hope. Add Melling Tool Co. to the list of local companies that are expanding. The Blackman Township manufacturer just received a local tax break as it buys $4.5 million in equipment and adds 30 jobs. The company is adding product lines for its work for the automotive industry. Michigan and Jackson may see a bigger rebound from the recession than other places, if only because they were hit so hard in the first place. The auto industry’s rebound from a brutal 2009 also is helping local manufacturers. Regardless, the growth in jobs should push this community closer to a healthy economy, especially as the newly employed begin to spend their paychecks. Congratulations to Melling Tool on its expansion. — Jackson Citizen Patriot

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Stockbridge authority mishandles situation STOCKBRIDGE — I disapprove of the management of the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority. Both the board and general manager have caused great harm to the public (taxpayers) and volunteers that give time and talents. The mishandling of the termination of the fire chief shows the inability of leadership. After more than 30 years of service, fighting fires, ambulance runs, fundraising, cutting people out of car wrecks and many more things too numerous to list here, Don McAlister has been swiftboated. They would have you believe he has done nothing for our community. I have been with the fire department more than 20 years and don’t recall seeing any of the board members getting out here risking their well-being. In that 20 years we built a 1,400-squarefeet addition to the station with firemen helping raise money and doing the labor with the help of local tradesmen. Fire personnel now have new gear, all the equipment is in excellent condition, there is monthly training and much more. They compounded their mistake by not making the assistant chief, a vet of more than 30 years and assistant for the last nine years, the acting chief. Instead, they took a lieutenant, having been a lieutenant for just over a year, the acting chief. Finally, the board appointed a general manager who had no management experience or accounting education. The $60,000-plus job was not posted. This is what must happen for SAESA to go forward. 1. The SAESA board must resign and other members of the township boards be appointed. 2. The general manager position must be posted and filled with an independent, qualified candidate. 3. They must make the assistant chief the new chief and give

him veto power over who his officers are. Short of this, I urge other taxpayers not to support the November millage. —John H. Salyer Sr. firerfighter, taxpayer, voter

were hired to lead, to solve our many problems, and make our world a better place to live. My question to you is when are you going to start? — Lenny LaFleur

A CEO scenario: Lead, don’t whine about past

‘Mr. VOP’ passes torch to a successful legatee

JACKSON — You are the highpowered CEO of a very successful, but smaller, company. You have accepted the position of CEO of a much larger company facing major problems, many caused by the former management team. Up front, you know there will be multiple and difficult challenges. You are the chosen one to solve them. You have assured stockholders that you are up to the task. You have accepted the position knowing well beforehand these serious problems and the difficult job of solving them is yours. Do you tackle them one by one, or start whining that everything bad about the operation is the fault of the former CEO? Sound familiar? Change that problem company to the government of the USA. Change those shareholders to the citizens of the USA. Change that chosen CEO to Barack Obama, president of the USA. Going in, he knew what he faced. Now, after nearly two years, he is still blaming all the ills of the company (USA) on its former leader while whining through one blunder after another. Isn’t it time to stop playing the blame game and put the crying towel away? If the job of correcting the problems, no matter who is at fault, was more than he could handle, why take the job? It is time to roll up your sleeves, Mr. President, and know these problems are now your problems to solve. You weren’t elected to whine and make more speeches than any president in history. You

HORTON — I remember a time when WKHM’s morning host, Greg O’Connor, dubbed me “Mr. Voice of the People.” Lately, a week doesn’t go by when someone I know asks me, “Why don’t I see your letters in the Voice of the People any longer?” I humorously respond that I have retired from my VOP duties and have turned the opines over to my son Jeff. I have never officially announced my “retirement” from the VOP because first and foremost, I wanted to make sure Jeff was suitably qualified to inherit this overwhelming task. There is only one benchmark that would prompt my official passing of the conservative keyboard from father to son: Raising the hackles of long-time Democrat and Obama supporter James Collins of Albion. Stirring up a response from Mr. Collins is the ultimate benchmark which all local conservative VOP writers strive for. Today I see that my son Jeff has accomplished this milestone with a child-like response (but nonetheless a response!) from Mr. Collins. Therefore, it is official! I hereby announce my “retirement” from the VOP and hope my son carries on the family tradition with zeal. But most of all, I want Jeff to respect his new VOP “position.” The pen really can be mightier than the sword. (However, use your pen wisely.) — William (Bill) E. Lauterbach Jr. (VOP, retired)

SALUTING SARAH

‘Mama grizzly’ Palin remains a force of nature Sarah Palin, the ubiquitous enchantress of the disenchanted, may not have been ready to lead the free world back when John McCain anointed her as his running mate. But she’s left rubber on the road that leads to fame, fortune and a new feminine mystique that drives certain men and women wild — in very different ways. For what it’s worth, I get a kick out of Sarah. She has a certain genetic predisposition to annoy all the right people. These would be the folks who take themselves and their ideologies a tad too seriously. Sarah knows just what drives us all nuts and, instead of changing her tune, she turns up the volume.

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Don’t like her little red shoes? She’ll add a red leather jacket. Got gloss? This woman is not to be feared or loathed. She is to be taken with a grain of humor and a dash of admiration.

A different version of Madonna, she’s a public relations machine who manipulates public perception with well-timed and, recently, sophisticated messaging. In the nearly two years since she became the first female Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah has morphed from a pit bull with lipstick to a mama grizzly Her newest YouTube hit, recently released by her political action committee, SarahPAC, is a montage of video clips from various speeches. Jaw-juttingly patriotic and estrogen rich, not to mention cute as a button, Sarah rallies her fellow grizzlettes to show Washington a thing or three come November. The genius isn’t the message,

but the messenger. Sarah has positioned herself as the spokesperson for The Good Woman (i.e. conservatives) and thus has inoculated herself and her message from criticism. To criticize Sarah now is to impugn Womankind. Worse, it is anti-Mom. The Mom Movement is hardly new. Soccer moms, long ago identified as a voting bloc, are nearly passe, iced from the zeitgeist by hockey moms and, now, mama bears. Womanhood has become a zoo. And we thought men were the beasts. As described by Sarah, the “Mom Awakening” can be visualized as mama grizzlies on their hind legs ready to maul anyone who tries “to

do something adverse toward their cubs.” Sarah’s long-term plans are anybody’s guess. Anyone who thinks she won’t run for president because she’s making too much money on the celebrity circuit is missing a big point. You make money as a presidential candidate, too. If you win, you’re president. If you lose, you’re rich. And don’t tell her she can’t. If you do, she’s just gonna get feistier and cuter. Next thing you know she’ll be a dadgum lioness givin’ heck to those media hyenas, just the way they can’t stand it. Look outcha!

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: ELECTION Alexander brings common sense

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heard. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, conscientious and confident without arrogance. In difficult situations that would otherwise result in divisive conflict, he

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Walberg has shown he can stand the heat SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Regarding the GOP primary for Congress, the choice should be clear to voters demanding results. Brian Rooney espouses many of the same positions as Tim Walberg and he has an impressive resume. What Rooney doesn’t have is proof he can withstand the assault of the liberals and stick to his principles. The hardest word for a politician to say is “no.” Rooney has not withstood a barrage of scurrilous attacks from the extreme left and told the spenders in his district “no.” Tim Walberg has, and will continue to do so. Walberg’s got my vote. —John M. Griffin

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Markiewicz always has been prepared GRASS LAKE — I support Dale Markiewicz for county commissioner. I have known Dale for 12 years and have worked with him in several capacities. As a prosecutor, I knew Dale the police officer would always have his cases well prepared for court. He was always well educated and very professional. Dale was the domestic violence investigator for the prosecutor’s office, and developed his anti-bullying campaign at that time. Dale also volunteered his time at AWARE and was a member of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Dale’s experience and demeanor allow him to handle tough issues head on and resolve problems effectively — the skills we need in our commissioners. — Allison Bates

Give Carl Rice a chance to serve JACKSON — For the past seven years I have known Carl Rice Jr. Knowing Carl and family has allowed me to see the standards he lives by. He is a family man who has taken the time to invest in ongoing happenings in his community. He has helped support several families, friends and local business owners for many years in the Jackson area. He is running for the county commissioner seat that represents Leoni Township on Aug. 3. Don’t you think it’s time to give this local family man a chance? — Brandy Kline

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Big House gets bigger Renovations boost capacity to 109,901 at Michigan Stadium By Jeff Arnold Citizen Patriot News Service

ANN ARBOR — For the better part of the past three years, Marilyn Donnelly and her husband watched the Michigan Stadium construction from afar. For the first 12 months of the $226 million renovation project, the Donnellys dealt with inconvenient construction noise and congestion along Main Street. From their home near I-94, they watched the face of the stadium change, likening it to the coliseum in Rome and joking about when the gladiators and lions would arrive. On Wednesday, they were among the flock of visitors who stepped inside the Michigan Stadium gates. Visitors, some of whom arrived as early as 6 a.m., positioned themselves in the new luxury suites and

club seating. “It’s impressive,” Marilyn Donnelly said. “We were just very curious and knew this would be our one chance to come in and take a look. It’s just kind of fun to come and see what happened.” The stadium will open for its 83rd season Sept. 4 for Michigan’s season opener against Connecticut with a new capacity of 109,901. The suites, which come with a yearly price tag of up to $85,000 each, again propel Michigan Stadium to being the nation’s largest venue, reclaiming the title from Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. For athletic director Dave Brandon, showcasing the stadium gave fans a true vision of what nearly three years of construction looks like. Before Wednesday, images were limited to artist’s renderings and sketches similar to the ones

Brandon saw when the Board of Regents first approved the renovations. With the project complete on time and on budget, Michigan has a new crown jewel to show off, marking a day Brandon has looked forward to from the beginning. “One of the things we wanted to do was to make sure we kept the Big House the Big House,” Brandon said Wednesday. “We wanted it to have the same feel, but yet, we were going to erect these new structures and add these new elements that weren’t there before. “But you walk in there, and it’s still the Big House, and I’m really pleased about that.” As of Wednesday, 61 of the stadium’s 81 luxury suites have been sold as have nearly 80 percent of the 2,952 club seats. While it’s unlikely the new seating will reach

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DETROIT TIGERS — ROOKIES HAVING BIG IMPACT

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Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Brennan Boesch has 12 home runs and 49 RBIs, and he is batting .342 — the best in each category for all rookies in the majors. Tyler Colvin of the Cubs also has 12 home runs.

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Elaine Crosby made a charge that came up just short in her bid for a third Michigan Women’s Open title Wednesday. The former LPGA Tour player from Jackson battled it out with three other current or former tour players before she finished in a tie for third, two strokes behind winner Lisa Strom at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. Strom came from behind with a 1-under-par 71 in the final round for a 2-under 214 total and a one-stroke victory over second-round leader Suzanne Green-Roebuck. Crosby and Sue Ertl both finished at even-par 216. Crosby started the day five strokes off the pace but pulled within two after making birdies on the third and eighth holes. Her charge stalled, though, with bogeys on three of the next five

holes. After Strom and GreenRoebuck both bogeyed No. 16, Crosby pulled within a stroke of Strom and even with Green-Roebuck by making a birdie on the par-5 18th. “I didn’t know I was making a run at it,” said Crosby, playing a group in front of the leaders. “I didn’t know until I was done (how close I was).” But Green-Roebuck made a birdie from nine feet on No. 18, and Strom knocked in a birdie putt from just inside there to win. “Considering I haven’t played competitive golf this year, I was pleased,” Crosby, 52, said. “The combined ages of the girls I was playing with was 10 years younger than me. And I beat them.” Jackson’s Melissa Beurmann shot a final-round 76 for a 231 total and a tie for 34th. She was tied for 15th among amateurs.

First-year players providing lift for Tigers By Steve Kornacki Citizen Patriot News Service

CLEVELAND — Center fielder Austin Jackson is the only rookie who has started for the Detroit Tigers since opening day. Right before the All-Star break, he was asked whether he still felt like a rookie. “Sometimes I still do,” Jackson said with a smile. “And sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I say, ‘Dang, is this still my rookie season?’ It feels like I’ve been playing three years already.” He was batting .341 on June 3 but has hit .212 since. Still, just when Jackson appears to be in a batting average free-fall, he gets hot. He batted .341 in a 10-game stretch from June 26 to July 6. Jackson has displayed outstanding range in Comerica Park’s huge outfield, taking away numerous hits and making many big plays look easy with great reads on the ball and outstanding jumps. He’s also batting .300 and leading all rookies with 52 runs scored and all American League rookies with 94 hits. Will Jackson and the other three or four rookies in the starting lineup — Brennan Boesch, Alex Avila, Danny Worth and pitcher Andy Oliver — hold up during the dog days of the stretch run? That could tell the tale for the 2010 Tigers, who re-

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In addition to hitting .300 prior to the All-Star break, Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson has played well defensively. sume play Friday night in Cleveland. The kids have been all right so far. Detroit is 48-38 and one half game out of first place. Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia was asked how difficult that showing was to accomplish with a rookie-laden lineup. “With a strong veteran nucleus and foundation,” Scioscia said, “you can absorb two to three and maybe four rookies and keep moving forward if they are talented enough. But it is a very, very difficult proposition if you want to contend.”

He credited Detroit manager Jim Leyland. “This is where Jimmy’s strength is,” Scioscia said. “At Pittsburgh, they did this (start rookies) regularly when he was there. He understands the level of production he needs to achieve as a team. And they have Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen, Brandon Inge and Johnny Damon. “Austin Jackson and Boesch and others are playing at a level that does not point to them being intimidated. They are re-forming

a nice nucleus. They are going to be good for a while.” When the season began, Jackson and second baseman Scott Sizemore were the only rookies starting for Detroit. But then Sizemore struggled and was sent to Toledo. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski didn’t shy away from giving more rookies chances, though. He See ROOKIES, on B2

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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The locals are famous for saying that if it’s “nae rain and nae wind then it’s nae golf.” There was rain. And there was wind. There just wasn’t much golf being played Wednesday on the eve of the British Open. Kenny Perry wanted to play one more practice round, and the miserable weather wasn’t about to stop him. It just made him think about how long he really wanted to be in the kind of elements St. Andrews hasn’t seen in 15 years for the British Open. Three holes after he teed off, with raindrops on his

glasses and water dripping off a black rainsuit that had turned slick and shiny, he cut across the Old Course to play two holes back toward the clubhouse. As he stepped onto the 17th tee, Perry noticed a man grinning at him from beneath an umbrella. “Are you enjoying our weather?” the man said in his thick brogue. “What’s there to enjoy?” Perry replied. Worse yet was leaving the 17th tee with Nick Watney, rain pelting them sideways and the sound of laughter above them. There was Ian Poulter, dressed in shorts and a shirt, taking pictures See BRITISH, on B2

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Union disputes NBA’s figures, ready for lockout Insisting that the NBA’s financial projections “strain credulity,” players’ association executive director Billy Hunter said Wednesday he’s seen nothing to change his belief that a lockout is possible. Hunter disputes commissioner David Stern’s forecast of nearly $400 million in losses this season, countering that the league’s basketballrelated revenues increased to their highest point ever in 2009-10. “Our position is that David is mistaken,” Hunter told The Associated Press, adding he believes things are “much, much better than they maintain.”

The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires next summer. The sides have started negotiations toward a new one but remain far apart, creating fears of the first work stoppage since 1998-99. “I’m preparing for a lockout right now, and I haven’t seen anything to change that notion. Hopefully I’ll see something over the next several months,” Hunter said. “As of this moment, it’s full speed ahead for me in preparing the players for a worstcase scenario.”

Woodson escapes house fire in Bay Harbor Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson says he was lucky to escape a burning house in Michigan during the weekend. Woodson told The Associated Press in a telephone interview

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Wednesday he was at Gwen Hagger- earlier this month. He was selected ty’s house in Bay Harbor on Friday sixth overall out of Baylor in last night. It was part of a celebration month’s draft. honoring the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation for donating $15 million to name the new women’s hospital at the University of Michigan. Everyone was able to get out of the house without being hurt. The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, looking to bolster their lineup for the second half of the season, acquired Alex Gonzalez in a swap of shortstops that sent Yunel Escobar to Toronto on Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors say top The Braves also traded left-hander draft pick Ekpe Udoh will miss six Jo-Jo Reyes to the Blue Jays in the months after undergoing surgery on five-player deal while also adding his injured left wrist. left-handed minor league pitcher Udoh underwent the operation on Tim Collins and minor league shortWednesday in San Francisco to restop Tyler Pastornicky. pair a torn ligament in his wrist. He The 33-year-old Gonzalez is hitwill have his wrist immobilized for ting .259 with 17 home runs and about 10 weeks. 50 RBIs. He is tied for fifth in the Udoh injured the wrist at a super- American League with 43 extra-base vised workout at the team’s facility hits.

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Sergio Garcia grips his club Wednesday during a practice round on the Old Course at St. Andrews.

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of them from the comfort of his third-floor room in the Old Course Hotel. “Having fun down there, boys?” Poulter called out to them. The fun didn’t start until today, when the 139th version of golf’s oldest championship gets under way at St. Andrews, with weather that likely will as much of a factor as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or any of the players. And it’s about time. The last time the Open came to St. Andrews, there was only one round of a stiff breeze and Woods won by five shots at 14-under-par 274. Ten years ago on a sunbaked links, Woods set a major championship record at 19-under 269 for an eightshot win in perfect weather. But there was nasty weather in 1995, when John Daly finished at 6-under 282 and won a playoff. The Royal and Ancient, which runs this tournament, doesn’t get wrapped up in scores. It lets nature decide that. “The forecast for the championship is changeable — blustery, showery conditions,” said R&A chief executive Peter Dawson, barely able to contain a grin. “Pretty good for links golf.” This is what Woods will face as he tries to make more history at the home of golf. No one has ever won the Open three times at St. Andrews, and this stage could be an important test for golf’s No. 1 player. Woods has never gone this far into the calendar without winning. He has never gone more than seven tournaments to start a season without a victory, and the Open marks his seventh event. His preparations included playing Sunday in gusts that approached 50 mph, and the next two days in wind out of different directions. He also endured a news conference in which about half of the questions were about his personal life. Among his chief critics has been Tom Watson, who has said that Woods needs to “clean up his act.” Given a chance to elaborate Wednesday, the five-time Open champion declined.

“I said what I needed to say about Tiger Woods,” Watson said. “The one thing that you should be writing about Tiger Woods right now is that he’s won the championship the last two times he’s played here, and that he’s probably the odds-on favorite to win it again.” The challenge figures to be much greater, a result of Woods’ unpredictable form, the growing number of contenders — especially a European resurgence led by U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood — and the weather. Defending champion Stewart Cink played eight holes Wednesday on what felt like two courses. “The opening nine, you’re headed straight downwind with a little off to the right, and it’s like a dream,” he said. “Every shot you hit, no matter how bad you hit it, it’s a nice draw. “We played four holes and decided to turn around, and as soon as we hit 14 tee box, it was the exact opposite. You couldn’t do anything except hit a huge slice. It’s hard to describe how difficult it is.” The only disappointment Wednesday was the hard rain and cold wind leading the R&A to cancel its “Champions Challenge,” a four-hole exhibition with past Open champions including Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer and Ben Curtis. “I was on the range this morning and it’s just brutal out there,” Nick Faldo said. “It wouldn’t have been entertaining for anybody.” It wasn’t much fun for the marshals or the fans, wrapped in rain gear, walking back from the loop on the far end of the links toward the clubhouse as they searched for players, realizing most of them were doubling back after a couple of holes. There wasn’t much to gain on a day like this. “Obviously, we’ve had beautiful weather for two days,” Cink said. “And (Wednesday), we have a wreck out there. And there’s not many golfers at all. But it’s a fair test.” The forecast? There could be rain, there might be spells of sunshine, there likely will be wind — that could last four days or four hours around these parts.

was confident in the talent in the farm system and 13 different rookies have been on the roster this season. Eight were making their major league debuts. Outfielder Boesch (.342, 12 homers, 49 RBIs) leads all major league rookies in the Triple Crown categories and is the easy mid-season favorite for American League Rookie of the Year. Chicago Cubs left fielder Tyler Colvin is tied with him at 12 homers. Shortstop Worth (.274) first came up to play second but was recalled to platoon with Ramon Santiago when it was decided that Adam Everett’s lack of offensive production necessitated a change. Catcher Avila (.222, two homers, 14 RBIs) has become the primary starter because Gerald Laird struggled mightily with the bat, but he still shares the position with Laird. Since Worth hits righthanded and Avila bats left-

handed, they generally don’t start together. So, that makes it three rookies starting most games, and it becomes four when Oliver (0-3, 6.38 ERA) takes the mound. The Tigers have leaned on rookies and been rewarded. “This year’s been kind of a freak thing with all the young players,” Leyland said, “But Boesch and Jackson have both been pretty good.” Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci picked Boesch as the starting right fielder on his personal All-Star team. Jackson was on fire during the first weeks of the season, but now more media attention goes to Boesch. “Jackson’s under the radar a bit now,” Leyland said, “and that’s a good thing.” Six months under the media glare has burned out more than one hot rookie, but now Jackson has been allowed to pretty much go about his business with the other rookies. “Worth has showed some

signs,” Leyland said. “If he hits, he’ll be a regular. If he doesn’t, he’ll be a utility guy. Avila’s improved behind the plate. I think he is going to be a pretty good major league hitter some day, but being a young catcher with the stress of handling the pitching staff plays into it right now.” Robbie Weinhardt and Daniel Schlereth, both 24, are young rookies in the bullpen. Both figure to be important to the club in the future and will get opportunities to make an impact this year with veteran relievers Bobby Seay, Zach Miner and Joel Zumaya all out for the year. Leyland maintained from the start that the veterans must produce to keep pressure off the rookies, and they have. But they’ve also gone out of their way for the rookies. “That’s something that the fans and a lot of people don’t see,” Jackson said. “Magglio, Brandon and Adam are guys who help mold you as a player.”

UM unveils ‘new’ Big House concessions areas, Brandon said the university will look to improve the stadium’s scoreboard. As fans saw Wednesday, the renovations haven’t taken away from the stadium’s traditional feel. Seeing the stadium’s old-school feel watered down was a concern for Pat and Bill Berlin, who graduated from Michigan in the late 1950s. Since then, they’ve maintained season tickets in Section 16, Row 72. After touring the stadium Wednesday, the couple is reassured that what they have always loved about Michigan football is intact. “They didn’t destroy the stadium — they really enhanced it,” Pat Berlin said. “It’s beautiful.”

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At full capacity, Brandon said the athletic department will generate an additional $4.5 million to $5 million in incremental revenue. Brandon said the university won’t consider selling empty club and luxury suite seating on a game-by-game basis, but through events like Wednesday’s, he hoped to see sales continue. “When we can get people up there to see what that experience is all about is the greatest marketing tool that we have,” Brandon said. Brandon said the renovations aren’t likely to be the last improvements. With a stadium that now boasts another level of seating along with wider aisles, more restrooms and

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Labadie, director of football operations, resigns ANN ARBOR (AP) — Brad Labadie has resigned as director of football operations at Michigan, saying the move is unrelated to an ongoing NCAA investigation into the storied program. Labadie and coach Rich Rodriguez were among the seven people who received a letter of reprimand from the school for playing a role in what the NCAA says were major rules violations. Labadie was blamed for failing to correctly and promptly file forms tracking hours players spent with the team.

Labadie said his resignation had “absolutely nothing to do with” the investigation. “I’ve been looking for a move out of athletics since our third child was born a couple years ago,” he said Wednesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. He said he has accepted a job as an account representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. “It was a hard decision, but I’m excited about it and I’m very thankful for my time at Michigan,” he said. Athletic director Dave Brandon

confirmed the move Wednesday and stressed it was made for family reasons. “I don’t think people should think his departure has anything to do with the NCAA investigation,” Brandon said. An NCAA hearing on the case is planned for Aug. 13-14 in Seattle. The school admitted in May it had committed a series of violations related to practice time and coaching activities. The school plans to cut back football practice and training time by

130 hours over the next two years, starting this summer — double the amount of time the school said it exceeded NCAA rules. It also trimmed the number of assistants — the socalled quality-control staff — from five to three and banned them from practices, games or coaching meetings for the rest of 2010. The only NCAA accusation the school strongly disagreed with was the one that charged Rodriguez with a failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance in his program. Brandon has said it would be “a signifi-

cant leap” to say Michigan gained a competitive advantage from the violations and the school shouldn’t be tagged as a repeat offender despite a 2003 scandal in the basketball program. Both will be key arguments at the hearing because either one would almost certainly lead to harsher penalties from the NCAA. Michigan has received nearly $500,000 in bills for legal and other expenses related to the investigation, and so far, the Veritas Insurance Co. has paid all invoices.

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Pitcher Josh Collmenter of Homer found a way to be both a winner and a loser in the same minor-league allstar game this week. Collmenter was selected to the Southern League’s South Division all-star team for the league’s annual midseason game that was played Monday in Huntsville, Ala. Collmenter, who pitches

for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Double-A affiliate at Mobile, Ala., was asked to pitch for the North Division all-star team when three pitchers selected to the North team were unable to play. He started, pitched two scoreless innings, and got the win in the North’s 3-2 victory. “Benedict Arnold,” Collmenter told the Montgom-

ery (Ala.) Advertiser about his effort for the opposing division. “We had the winning pitcher and the MVP (from our division) in here, but we didn’t win the game. Go figure.” Collmenter had a big first half of the season in the minors. He’s 9-3 with a 2.42 earned run average at three minor-league stops. At Mobile, Collmenter is 6-2 with a 1.59 ERA in 62 innings.

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Texas one of many stories to watch in second half ■ New York Mets: SS Jose next few months. Here’s a look at some of Reyes aggravated his sore the keys to the rest of the right side and missed the AllWhen Oakland outfielder season: Star game, but CF Carlos BelRajai Davis heard the Texas tran is set to make his season Rangers had acquired Cliff Tight races debut tonight after right knee Lee from Seattle late last surgery. month, he reacted the same No team is running away ■ Minnesota Twins: 1B way as many others around with anything right now. The Justin Morneau (concussion) baseball did. biggest lead in any division is has been out a week, SS J.J. “They’re trying to make the Rangers’ 41⁄2 games over Hardy and 2B Orlando Huda real run, huh?” Davis the Angels in the AL West. son have made trips to the DL said. “They’re not playing A few of the more intrigu- and C Joe Mauer’s shoulder around.” ing races: is hurting for the stumbling The Rangers may be in the ■ AL East: Arguably the Twins, who have fallen to middle of a messy ownership three best teams in baseball third place in the AL Central. change that includes a ran- — the Yankees (56-32), Rays corous bankruptcy proceed- (54-34) and Red Sox (51-37) Young guns ing, but that didn’t stop them — are fighting for the title from making the first major and likely the AL wild card. It’s not just the year of the splash before the July 31 non- The Atlanta Braves (52-36) pitcher, it’s the year of the waiver trade deadline. Texas are the only other team in young pitcher. added Lee to a team that will baseball with a better record “It seemed like 15 years carry a 41⁄2-game lead in the than third-place Boston. ago, it was a time of young AL West into the second half ■ NL West: Can Mat Latos, shortstops, and other times, of the season, which begins Heath Bell and the remark- it seems there’s an influx of today. ably successful San Diego Pa- great, young talent in outThe Rangers are looking dres make their 2-game lead fielders,” Yankees manager for their first playoff appear- over the Rockies and Dodg- Joe Girardi said. “But right ance since 1999, and adding ers stand up for another few now the influx of young Lee to a formidable offense months? pitching in baseball is incredlets everyone know they’re ■ NL Central: The Cincin- ible, and not just guys with serious. nati Reds (49-41) have been stuff; guys that know how to Lee was 4-0 with a 1.56 the other big surprise, one pitch in tough division series ERA in five postseason starts game in front of star-studded at a young age.” last year for the Phillies. But St. Louis at the break. Can these young guns more importantly, he was 2-0 hold up through hot pennant against the mighty New York Key injuries races? Yankees in the World Series. ■ Tampa Bay Rays: David So who will be the next They always play a big part Price (24) started the All-Star team to make a move? in who makes it in and who game and Matt Garza (26) The Los Angeles Angels falls short in the playoff race. was the MVP of the ALCS are looking to add a big bat to This year, several teams have two years ago. James Shields stay in contention with Texas, been ravaged, including: (28), Jeff Niemann (27) and and the AL Central-leading ■ Boston Red Sox: RHP Wade Davis (24) give the secChicago White Sox have sim- Clay Buchholz, C Victor ond-place Rays a battle-tested ilar designs. Martinez, 2B Dustin Pedroia young staff. “The probability of big (fractured left foot), OF Ja■ Colorado Rockies: Ubguys moving at the deadline coby Ellsbury (broken ribs), C aldo Jimenez,, a 26-year-old is always a risky proposition Jason Varitek (fractured right Dominican, is chasing history to try to handicap,” Angels foot), 3B Mike Lowell (right at 15-1 at the break, and he has manager Mike Scioscia said. hip) and RHP Josh Beckett the Rockies two games back “Things can change from (back) have all missed sig- of San Diego in second place week to week.” nificant time. Yet the Red Sox in the NL West. One thing we do know is still only trail the Yankees by ■ Cincinnati Reds: RHPs that the winner of the Na- 5 games in the AL East. Johnny Cueto (24) and Mike tional League pennant will ■ Philadelphia Phillies: Leake (22) were a combined have homefield advantage for The two-time defending NL 14-3 at the break, and LHP Trathe World Series, after the NL champs, and the 2008 World vis Wood (23) nearly tossed a beat the American League 3-1 Series champs, are off to a perfect game last Saturday on Tuesday night for its first slower start this year after against Philadelphia. victory in the All-Star game injuries to 2B Chase Utley ■ Washington Nationals: since 1996. (right thumb), LHP J.A. Happ The Nationals may be out of With tight races every- (left forearm) and 3B Placido it, but it’s going to be great fun where and the powerful Yan- Polanco (left elbow). Utley watching how MLB’s newest kees playing for something isn’t expected back anytime rock star, Stephen Strasburg, bigger than just another title, soon and key relievers Ryan responds to all the attention buckle up for what is shaping Madson and Chad Durbin that has turned each of the up to be a wild ride over the have also been hurt. rookie’s starts into an event. By Jon Krawczynski The Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre was badly beaten up in Minnesota’s overtime loss at New Orleans last January, a well-documented part of that epic NFC championship game. The grandfather of NFL quarterbacks, however, doesn’t sound worried about his health as it relates to returning for a 20th season. “Playing another year probably isn’t going to make a difference. The damage has already been done,” Favre told Men’s Journal magazine for the issue that will go on sale on Friday. Favre also explained his thought process on the fateful fourth-quarter interception against the Saints in that game, an on-the-run pass to Sidney Rice that was forced into tight coverage. Favre said they connected on the same play the week before against

the Dallas Cowboys, and he expected Rice to come back toward him. “As a player you’ve got to pull the trigger,” Favre said. “You can’t say, ‘Well, is he going to do what I think he’s going to do?’ He wasn’t wrong, and in some ways, I wasn’t either.” The Vikings are still waiting to learn whether Favre will come back, with training camp a little more than two weeks away. Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Wednesday he had no update on Favre’s status. “Nothing yet,” Cook said. Favre was scheduled to appear at the ESPY awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. He has four nominations this year. In the wide-ranging interview with Men’s Journal,

Favre expressed the usual uncertainty about continuing his decorated, drama-filled career. He offered candid details, claiming he was so dehydrated during a comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers that he went 13 hours without urinating. Favre also spoke proudly about his exceptional first season with Minnesota in which he threw 33 touchdown passes and only seven interceptions, wondering aloud whether he could repeat that feat. “I’ve had games when I almost threw seven picks,” Favre said. “It was unreal. Before last year, I’d reached a point where I was sitting in meetings with guys 15 years younger than me thinking, ‘What the hell am I doing here?’ Football became work. But last year it went back to being a game.”

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BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League

East Division W L New York 56 32 Tampa Bay 54 34 Boston 51 37 Toronto 44 45 Baltimore 29 59

Pct GB .636 — .614 2 .580 5 .494 121⁄2 .330 27

Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 49 38 .563 — 1⁄2 Detroit 48 38 .558 Minnesota 46 42 .523 31⁄2 Kansas City 39 49 .443 101⁄2 Cleveland 34 54 .386 151⁄2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 50 38 .568 — Los Angeles 47 44 .516 41⁄2 Oakland 43 46 .483 71⁄2 Seattle 35 53 .398 15 Tuesday’s Late Result NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1 Wednesday’s Results No games scheduled Today’s Games Texas (Tom.Hunter 5-0) at Boston (Wakefield 3-7), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 8-7) at Minnesota (Slowey 8-5), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Fister 3-4) at L.A. Angels (Undecided), 10:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. AL Leaders G AB R H Pct. Hamilton Tex 85 341 59 118 .346 MiCabrera Det 83 312 64 108 .346 Morneau Min 81 296 53 102 .345 65 243 34 83 .342 Boesch Det 87 342 61 115 .336 Cano NYY ABeltre Bos 85 324 44 107 .330 88 362 35 118 .326 ISuzuki Sea DeJesus KC 85 328 45 107 .326 Butler KC 87 329 44 106 .322 Crawford TB 85 330 70 106 .321 HITS—Hamilton, Texas, 118; ISuzuki, Seattle, 118; Cano, New York, 115; MYoung, Texas, 109; MiCabrera, Detroit, 108; ABeltre, Boston, 107; DeJesus, Kansas City, 107. RUNS—Crawford, Tampa Bay, 70; Youkilis, Boston, 67; MiCabrera, Detroit, 64; Teixeira, New York, 63; Cano, New York, 61; Jeter, New York, 60; Hamilton, Texas, 59. DOUBLES—Markakis, Baltimore, 28; MiCabrera, Detroit, 27; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 27; ABeltre, Boston, 26; Butler, Kansas City, 26; VWells, Toronto, 26; AleGonzalez, Toronto, 25; Hamilton, Texas, 25; Morneau, Minnesota, 25; DelmYoung, Minnesota, 25. TRIPLES—Span, Minnesota, 7; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 6; Pennington, Oakland, 6; Youkilis, Boston, 5; 8 tied at 4. HOME RUNS—JBautista, Toronto, 24; MiCabrera, Detroit, 22; Hamilton, Texas, 22; Guerrero, Texas, 20; Konerko, Chicago, 20; Quentin, Chicago, 19; VWells, Toronto, 19. RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 77; Guerrero, Texas, 75; ARodriguez, New York, 70; Hamilton, Texas, 64; Konerko, Chicago, 63; TorHunter, Los Angeles, 62; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 61; Quentin, Chicago, 61. STOLEN BASES—Pierre, Chicago, 32; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 31; RDavis, Oakland, 27; Gardner, New York, 25; Podsednik, Kansas City, 25; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 25; Figgins, Seattle, 24. PITCHING—Sabathia, New York, 123; Price, Tampa Bay, 12-4; PHughes, New York, 11-2; Pettitte, New York, 11-2; Lester, Boston, 11-3; Verlander, Detroit, 11-5; Buchholz, Boston, 10-4; Garza, Tampa Bay, 10-5; Pavano, Minnesota, 10-6. STRIKEOUTS—JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 137; FHernandez, Seattle, 131; Lester, Boston, 124; Liriano, Minnesota, 117; Morrow, Toronto, 111; Verlander, Detroit, 110; JShields, Tampa Bay, 109. SAVES—Soria, Kansas City, 25; RSoriano, Tampa Bay, 23; NFeliz, Texas, 23; Papelbon, Boston, 20; MRivera, New York, 20; Rauch, Minnesota, 20; Gregg, Toronto, 20. National League East Division W L Atlanta 52 36 New York 48 40 Philadelphia 47 40 Florida 42 46 Washington 39 50

Pct GB .591 — .545 4 1 .540 4 ⁄2 .477 10 .438 131⁄2

Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 49 41 .544 — St. Louis 47 41 .534 1 Milwaukee 40 49 .449 81⁄2 Chicago 39 50 .438 91⁄2 Houston 36 53 .404 121⁄2 Pittsburgh 30 58 .341 18 West Division W L Pct GB San Diego 51 37 .580 — Colorado 49 39 .557 2 Los Angeles 49 39 .557 2 San Francisco 47 41 .534 4 Arizona 34 55 .382 171⁄2 Tuesday’s Late Result NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1 Wednesday’s Results No games scheduled Today’s Games Milwaukee (Bush 4-6) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 1-3), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer 9-8) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 7-7), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 9-4) at St. Louis (Carpenter 9-3), 8:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Dickey 6-2) at San Francisco (Lincecum 9-4), 10:15 p.m. Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. NL Leaders G AB R H Pct. Prado Atl 87 372 61 121 .325 Ethier LAD 70 275 43 89 .324 Polanco Phi 62 261 39 83 .318 Byrd ChC 87 331 47 105 .317 Pagan NYM 80 298 46 94 .315 CGonzalez Col 77 325 56 102 .314 DWright NYM 87 325 52 102 .314 Votto Cin 84 309 59 97 .314 Loney LAD 88 337 47 104 .309 Pujols StL 87 321 55 99 .308 HITS—Prado, Atlanta, 121; BPhillips, Cincinnati, 108; Byrd, Chicago, 105; Loney, Los Angeles, 104; Braun, Milwaukee, 102; CGonzalez, Colorado, 102; DWright, New York, 102. RUNS—BPhillips, Cincinnati, 66; Prado, Atlanta, 61; Votto, Cincinnati, 59; Kemp, Los Angeles, 58; CGonzalez, Colorado, 56; Uggla, Florida, 56; Weeks, Milwaukee, 56. DOUBLES—Byrd, Chicago, 27; Werth, Philadelphia, 27; Dunn, Washington, 26; Holliday, St. Louis, 25; Loney, Los Angeles, 25; Prado, Atlanta, 25; DWright, New York, 25. TRIPLES—Victorino, Philadelphia, 8; SDrew, Arizona, 7; Fowler, Colorado, 7; Bay, New York, 6; Pagan, New York, 6; JosReyes, New York, 6; AEscobar, Milwaukee, 5; Furcal, Los Angeles, 5; Morgan, Washington, 5; Olivo, Colorado, 5. HOME RUNS—Dunn, Washington, 22; Votto, Cincinnati, 22; Hart, Milwaukee, 21; Pujols, St. Louis, 21; Fielder, Milwaukee, 20; Reynolds, Arizona, 20; AdGonzalez, San Diego, 18. RBI—Hart, Milwaukee, 65; Howard, Philadelphia, 65; DWright, New York, 65; Pujols, St. Louis, 64; Loney, Los Angeles, 63; CYoung, Arizona, 61; Gomes, Cincinnati, 60; CGonzalez, Colorado, 60; Votto, Cincinnati, 60. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 28; AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 20; Morgan, Washington, 20; Pagan, New York, 19; JosReyes, New York, 19; HRamirez, Florida, 18; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 17; Torres, San Francisco, 17; Victorino, Philadelphia, 17; CYoung, Arizona, 17. PITCHING—Jimenez, Colorado, 15-1; Wainwright, St. Louis, 13-5; Pelfrey,

New York, 10-4; Latos, San Diego, 10-4; Halladay, Philadelphia, 10-7; 10 tied at 9. STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 131; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 128; Halladay, Philadelphia, 128; Wainwright, St. Louis, 127; Haren, Arizona, 125; JoJohnson, Florida, 123; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 122. SAVES—HBell, San Diego, 24; FCordero, Cincinnati, 24; Capps, Washington, 23; BrWilson, San Francisco, 23; Lindstrom, Houston, 21; FRodriguez, New York, 21; Nunez, Florida, 20; Wagner, Atlanta, 20. Tuesday’s All-Star Game Box Score NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1 NL AL ab r h bi ab r h bi HRmrz ss 3 0 0 0 ISuzuki rf 2 0 0 0 Furcal ss 0 0 0 0 TrHntr cf 2 0 0 0 Prado 2b 3 0 0 0 Jeter ss 2 0 1 0 BPhllps 2b 1 0 0 0 Andrus pr-ss 1 0 0 0 Pujols 1b 2 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b 2 0 1 0 AdGnzl 1b 2 0 0 0 Konerk ph-1b2 0 0 0 Howard dh 2 0 0 0 Hamltn cf-rf 3 0 1 0 Votto ph-dh 2 0 0 0 JBautst pr-rf 1 0 0 0 DWrght 3b 2 0 2 0 Guerrr dh 2 0 0 0 Rolen 3b 2 1 1 0 D.Ortiz ph-dh2 0 1 0 Braun lf 2 0 0 0 Longori 3b 1 1 1 0 Hollidy lf 1 1 1 0 Wggntn 3b 0 0 0 0 Bourn lf 1 0 0 0 Swisher ph 1 0 0 0 Ethier cf-rf 2 0 1 0 ABeltre 3b 1 0 0 0 CYung ph-cf 2 0 0 0 Mauer c 2 0 0 0 Hart rf 2 0 0 0 J.Buck c 2 0 1 0 Byrd cf-rf 1 1 0 0 Cano 2b 1 0 0 1 YMolin c 1 0 1 0 Kinsler 2b 1 0 0 0 McCnn ph-c 2 0 1 3 Crwfrd lf 2 0 0 0 V.Wells lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 31 1 6 1 NL AL

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E—Kuo. DP—NL 2, AL 1. LOB—NL 5, AL 7. 2B—McCann, Longoria, J.Buck. SB—D.Wright, Crawford. CS—Andrus. SF—Cano. IP H R ER BB SO NL Jimenez 2 2 0 0 1 1 Jo.Johnson 2 0 0 0 0 2 2⁄3 0 1 0 1 0 Kuo 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 H.Bell 2⁄3 2 0 0 Halladay 0 1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Capps W Wainwright H 1 1 0 0 1 2 Br.Wilson H 1 0 0 0 0 0 Broxton S 1 1 0 0 0 1 AL Price 2 1 0 0 0 1 Pettitte 1 1 0 0 0 2 Cl.Lee 1 0 0 0 0 1 Verlander 1 2 0 0 0 2 Lester H 1 0 0 0 0 0 1⁄3 2 2 2 P.Hughes L H 0 0 1 Thornton BS ⁄3 1 1 1 1 0 1⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 A.Bailey R.Soriano 1 0 0 0 0 0 Valverde 1 0 0 0 0 3 Umpires—Home, Mike Reilly; First, Mike Winters; Second, Brian O’Nora; Third, Laz Diaz; Right, Jim Wolf; Left, Bruce Dreckman. T—2:59. A—45,408 (45,285). All-Star Game Results 2010 — National, 3-1 2009 — American, 4-3 2008 — American, 4-3, 15 innings 2007 — American, 5-4 2006 — American, 3-2 2005 — American, 7-5 2004 — American, 9-4 2003 — American, 7-6 2002 — Tied 7-7, 11 innings 2001 — American, 4-1 2000 — American, 6-3 1999 — American, 4-1 1998 — American, 13-8 1997 — American, 3-1 1996 — National, 6-0 1995 — National, 3-2 1994 — National, 8-7, 10 innings 1993 — American, 9-3 1992 — American, 13-6 1991 — American, 4-2 1990 — American, 2-0 1989 — American, 5-3 1988 — American, 2-1 1987 — National, 2-0, 13 innings 1986 — American, 3-2 1985 — National, 6-1 1984 — National, 3-1 1983 — American, 13-3 1982 — National, 4-1 1981 — National, 5-4 1980 — National, 4-2 1979 — National, 7-6 1978 — National, 7-3 1977 — National, 7-5 1976 — National, 7-1 1975 — National, 6-3 1974 — National, 7-2 1973 — National, 7-1 1972 — National, 4-3, 10 innings 1971 — American, 6-4 1970 — National, 5-4, 12 innings 1969 — National, 9-3 1968 — National, 1-0 1967 — National, 2-1, 15 innings 1966 — National, 2-1, 10 innings 1965 — National, 6-5 1964 — National, 7-4 1963 — National, 5-3 1962 — National, 3-1 1962 — American, 9-4 1961 — Tied 1-1, 9 innings, rain 1961 — National, 5-4, 10 innings 1960 — National, 5-3 1960 — National, 6-0 1959 — National, 5-4 1959 — American, 5-3 1958 — American, 4-3 1957 — American, 6-5 1956 — National, 7-3 1955 — National, 6-5, 12 innings 1954 — American, 11-9 1953 — National, 5-1 1952 — National, 3-2, 5 innings, rain 1951 — National, 8-3 1950 — National, 4-3, 14 innings 1949 — American, 11-7 1948 — American, 5-2 1947 — American, 2-1 1946 — American, 12-0 1945 — No Game 1944 — National, 7-1 1943 — American, 5-3 1942 — American, 3-1 1941 — American, 7-5 1940 — National, 4-0 1939 — American, 3-1 1938 — National, 4-1 1937 — American, 8-3 1936 — National, 4-3 1935 — American, 4-1 1934 — American, 9-7 1933 — American, 4-2 All-Star Game MVPs 2010 — Brian McCann, Atlanta, NL 2009 — Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay, AL 2008 — J.D. Drew, Boston, AL 2007 — Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle, AL 2006 — Michael Young, Texas, AL 2005 — Miguel Tejada, Baltimore, AL 2004 — Alfonso Soriano, Texas, AL 2003 — Garret Anderson, Anaheim, AL 2002 — None 2001 — Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore, AL 2000 — Derek Jeter, New York, AL 1999 — Pedro Martinez, Boston, AL 1998 — Roberto Alomar, Baltimore, AL 1997 — Sandy Alomar Jr., Cleveland, AL 1996 — Mike Piazza, Los Angeles, NL 1995 — Jeff Conine, Florida, NL 1994 — Fred McGriff, Atlanta, NL 1993 — Kirby Puckett, Minnesota, AL 1992 — Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle, AL 1991 — Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore, AL 1990 — Julio Franco, Texas, AL 1989 — Bo Jackson, Kansas City, AL 1988 — Terry Steinbach, Oakland, AL 1987 — Tim Raines, Montreal, NL 1986 — Roger Clemens, Boston, AL 1985 — LaMarr Hoyt, San Diego, NL 1984 — Gary Carter, Montreal, NL 1983 — Fred Lynn, California, AL 1982 — Dave Concepcion, Cincinnati, NL 1981 — Gary Carter, Montreal, NL 1980 — Ken Griffey Sr., Cincinnati, NL 1979 — Dave Parker, Pittsburgh, NL 1978 — Steve Garvey, Los Angeles, NL 1977 — Don Sutton, Los Angeles, NL 1976 — George Foster, Cincinnati, NL 1975 — Bill Madlock, Chicago, NL, and Jon Matlack, New York, NL 1974 — Steve Garvey, Los Angeles, NL 1973 — Bobby Bonds, San Francisco, NL 1972 — Joe Morgan, Cincinnati, NL 1971 — Frank Robinson, Baltimore, AL 1970 — Carl Yastrzemski, Boston, AL

1969 — Willie McCovey, San Francisco, NL 1968 — Willie Mays, San Francisco, NL 1967 — Tony Perez, Cincinnati, NL 1966 — Brooks Robinson, Baltimore, AL 1965 — Juan Marichal, San Francisco, NL 1964 — John Callison, Philadelphia, NL 1963 — Willie Mays, San Francisco, NL 1962 — x-Maury Wills, Los Angeles, NL 1962 — x-Leon Wagner, Los Angeles, AL x-two games

Minor League Baseball Midwest League

Eastern Division W L Gr. Lakes (Dodgers) 15 3 Fort Wayne (Padres) 9 9 x-L. County (Indians) 9 9 9 9 Lansing (Blue Jays) Bowling Green (Rays) 9 10 South Bend (D’backs) 8 10 Dayton (Reds) 7 11 West Mich. (Tigers) 6 12

Pct. GB .833 — .500 6 .500 6 .500 6 .474 61⁄2 .444 7 .389 8 .333 9

Western Division W L Pct. GB Quad Cities (Cards) 11 5 .688 — x-C. Rapids (Angels) 10 7 .588 11⁄2 Kane County (A’s) 10 8 .556 2 Clinton (Mariners) 9 8 .529 21⁄2 Burlington (Royals) 9 9 .500 3 Wisconsin (Brewers) 9 9 .500 3 Beloit (Twins) 7 10 .412 41⁄2 Peoria (Cubs) 4 12 .250 7 x-clinched first half Wednesday’s Results Burlington 7, Bowling Green 6 South Bend at Kane County, (n) Fort Wayne at Cedar Rapids, (n) Great Lakes at Beloit, (n) West Michigan at Clinton, (n) Lake County at Quad Cities, (n) Dayton at Peoria, (n) Lansing at Wisconsin, ppd., rain Today’s Games Lansing at Wisconsin, 6:35 p.m., 1st game Bowling Green at Burlington, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Kane County, 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne at Cedar Rapids, 7:35 p.m. West Michigan at Clinton, 8 p.m. Great Lakes at Beloit, 8 p.m. Lake County at Quad Cities, 8 p.m. Dayton at Peoria, 8 p.m. Lansing at Wisconsin, 9:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Bowling Green at Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne at Cedar Rapids, 7:35 p.m. Lake County at Quad Cities, 8 p.m. West Michigan at Clinton, 8 p.m. Great Lakes at Beloit, 8 p.m. Dayton at Peoria, 8 p.m. South Bend at Kane County, 8 p.m. Lansing at Wisconsin, 8:05 p.m. International League North Division W L S./W-Barre (Yanks) 53 38 Syracuse (Nats) 51 40 Buffalo (Mets) 46 44 Pawtucket (Red Sox) 41 49 Lehigh Valley (Phils) 37 54 Rochester (Twins) 33 59

Pct. GB .582 — .560 2 .511 61⁄2 1 .456 11 ⁄2 .407 16 .359 201⁄2

South Division W L Durham (Rays) 55 35 Charlotte (White Sox)47 45 Gwinnett (Braves) 42 49 Norfolk (Orioles) 42 50

Pct. GB .611 — .511 9 .462 131⁄2 .457 14

West Division W L Pct. GB Columbus (Indians) 55 36 .604 — Indianapolis (Pirates)48 44 .522 71⁄2 Toledo (Tigers) 44 47 .484 11 Louisville (Reds) 44 48 .478 111⁄2 Wednesday’s Result INT League 2, PCL League 1 Today’s Games Pawtucket at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Toledo at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. Charlotte at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Columbus at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.

BASKETBALL WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Washington 12 5 .706 Atlanta 14 6 .700 Indiana 11 7 .611 Connecticut 11 8 .579 New York 8 9 .471 Chicago 9 11 .450

GB 1⁄2 — 2 21⁄2 1 4 ⁄2 5

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Seattle 17 2 .895 — Minnesota 7 11 .389 91⁄2 Phoenix 7 12 .368 10 San Antonio 6 11 .353 10 Los Angeles 5 13 .278 111⁄2 Tulsa 3 15 .167 131⁄2 Wednesday’s Results Chicago 88, San Antonio 61 Minnesota 83, Atlanta 81 Connecticut 77, Indiana 68 Seattle 111, Phoenix 107, OT Today’s Game Washington at New York, 12 p.m.

CYCLING Tour de France

Wednesday’s Results At Gap, France 10th Stage A 111.2-mile medium-mountain ride through the Alps from Chambery to Gap (one Category 1 climb and one Category 2 climb) 1. Sergio Paulinho, Portugal, Team RadioShack, 5 hours, 10 minutes, 56 seconds. 2. Vasili Kiryienka, Belarus, Caisse d’Epargne, same time. 3. Dries Devenyns, Belgium, Quick Step, 1 minute, 29 seconds behind. 4. Pierre Rolland, France, Bbox Bouygues Telecom, same time. 5. Mario Aerts, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, 1:33. 6. Maxime Bouet, France, AG2R La Mondiale, 3:20. 7. Nicolas Roche, Ireland, AG2R La Mondiale, 12:58. 8. Remi Pauriol, France, Cofidis, 13:57. 9. Mark Cavendish, Britain, Team HTC-Columbia, 14:19. 10. Alessandro Petacchi, Italy, Lampre-Farnese, same time. Also 21. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, same time. 23. Levi Leipheimer, United States, Team RadioShack, same time. 25. Alberto Contador, Spain, Astana, same time. 30. Jurgen Van Den Broeck, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, same time. 37. Janez Brajkovic, Slovenia, Team RadioShack, same time. Overall Standings (After 10 stages) 1. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Team Saxo Bank, 49 hours, 56 seconds. 2. Alberto Contador, Spain, Astana, 41 seconds behind. 3. Samuel Sanchez, Spain, EuskaltelEuskadi, 2:45. 4. Denis Menchov, Russia, Rabobank, 2:58. 5. Jurgen Van Den Broeck, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, 3:31. 6. Levi Leipheimer, United States, Team RadioShack, 3:59. 7. Robert Gesink, Netherlands, Rabobank, 4:22. 8. Luis-Leon Sanchez, Spain, Caisse d’Epargne, 4:41. 9. Joaquin Rodriguez, Spain, Katusha, 5:08. 10. Ivan Basso, Italy, Liquigas-Doimo, 5:09. Also 25. Christopher Horner, United States, Team RadioShack, 11:06 31. Lance Armstrong, United States, Team RadioShack, 17:22. 35. Janez Brajkovic, Slovenia, Team RadioShack, 21:43. 54. Sergio Paulinho, Portugal, Team RadioShack, 41:51.

70. Yaroslav Popovych, Ukraine, Team RadioShack, 53:14. 84. George Hincapie, United States, BMC Racing Team, 1:02:37.

GOLF Michigan PGA

Michigan Women’s Open At Crystal Mountain Resort Mountain Ridge course, par 72 Final results Lisa Strom 71-72-71—214 Suzanne Green-Roebuck 70-70-75—215 Elaine Crosby 72-73-71—216 Sue Ertl 73-72-71—216 Julie Tomlinson 74-72-71—217 Ashley Tait 76-73-68—217 Jennifer Hong 72-73-73—218 Laura Kueny 72-74-73—219 Kathryn Young-Robyn 73-74-72—219 Jimin Jeong 76-70-73—219 Brittany Johnston 72-73-75—220 Caroline Powers 73-75-72—220 Emily Podzielinski 73-72-76—221 Stephany Fleet 73-76-73—222 Cindy Figg-Currier 75-74-74—223 Natalie Brehm 77-76-71—224 Shamira Marshall 74-73-77—224 Sarah Hoffman 74-75-75—224 Minjoo Lee 74-75-77—226 Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll 73-78-75—226 Carolyn Barnett-Howe 74-80-72—226 Karen Davies 75-79-73—227 Jessica Schneider 78-75-74—227 Alexandra Lipa 80-73-74—227 Jillian Wyne 80-76-71—227 Courtney Mahon 75-76-77—228 Gabriella Yurik 74-75-79—228 Meagan Bauer 75-79-75—229 Christine Meier 75-78-76—229 Louisa Shu 76-76-77—229 Michelle Bowles 80-78-72—230 Connie Ross 81-75-74—230 Stephanie Koske 82-75-73—230 Melissa Beurmann 76-79-76—231 Alanna Gerber 77-78-76—231 Amy Meier 79-73-79—231 Elizabeth Nagel 76-73-82—231

Recreation

Citizen Patriot Golfer of the Year Honor Roll The Citizen Patriot Golfer of the Year Honor Roll. Players are awarded points for their finish in local, state and national tournaments. The top men’s and women’s players will be named the Golfers of the Year. MEN Steve Maddalena 398.8 Mike Brockie 370 Mike Raymond 333.8 Zach Defrain 305 Greg Zeller 298.8 Chad Risner 290 Doug Bevan 257.5 Robert Lee 230 Shane Clark 185 Tom Butterfield 183.8 Alex LaSerra 175 John Tarpley 172.5 Brian Smith 150 Davis Trosin 125 Mike Boldt 115 Nick Huff 115 Jeff Brafford 112.5 Brent Densmore 110 Kris Bradshaw 107.5 Tobin Dunigan 105 Bill Tuttle 100 Brett Crosthwaite 100 Todd Marston 90 Matt Farhat 90 Bo Cochrane 90 Nathan LaZebnik 85 Bryon Gough 77.5 David Kleckner 77.5 Dave Crandall 75 Tony Pruitt 75 Trevor Raymond 65 Kevin Rhodes 60 Tyler LaSerra 50 Andrew Dexter 50 Dean Hitt 50 Chad Cesarz 50 Mark Kurzynowski 50 Tommy Conway 45 Logan Densmore 40 Mitch Bent 40 Mike Beyerstedt 40 Nick Reynolds 30 Steve Saari 30 Lance Woodland 25 Joe Daniels 25 Kevin Reeser 25 Daniel Wiig 25 Karl Rullman 25 Jeremy Fuller 25 Tom Tarasiewicz 25 Tom Raymond 25 Michael Benner 25 Jim Coutu 25 Fred Rombyer 25 John Cimock 25 Tom Carson 20 Tom Klintworth Jr. 10 WOMEN Andrea Clark Kathy Swihart Shanna Page Laura McCully Janice Haynes Beth Elliott-Prestler Wendy Zaggy Becky Barton Anne Best Peggy Parrott Pam Messerly Kelly Sawyer Karma Sheriff Sue Daniels Jan Moor Char Hoadley June Hinkle Shirley Klose

DETROIT RED WINGS

No progress with Modano, Maltby or Lilja in talks By Ansar Khan Citizen Patriot News Service

DETROIT — Two weeks into free agency, the Detroit Red Wings are keeping in contact with unrestricted free agents Kirk Maltby and Andreas Lilja, while waiting for Mike Modano to decide on his future. Maltby, the longtime Red Wings player, is seeking a one-way contract on the open market. If he doesn’t get it, the Red Wings will offer him a one-year, two-way contract (lower salary in the AHL). He would have to compete for a roster spot in training camp and the preseason and would be assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins if he doesn’t beat out somebody. At this stage of his career, it seems unlikely that Maltby, 37, would be willing to play in the minors. If Maltby retires, the Red Wings might have a spot for him on their pro scouting staff, after Pat Verbeek left last month to join Steve Yzerman in Tampa Bay. Whether or not the Red Wings sign the 40-year-old center Modano, they are in the market for a veteran sixth or seventh defenseman and haven’t ruled out the possibility of bringing back Lilja. Lilja, 35, is seeking a deal worth $1.5 million a season. His former defense partner, Brett Lebda, last week signed a two-year pact with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $1.45 million a season. Ordinarily, Lilja could command as much, if not more, than Lebda. But teams might be hesitant to sign him

after he missed 12 months with a concussion. The Red Wings aren’t going to pay him $1.5 million, but if he remains unsigned later this summer and is willing to accept $1 million or less, Lilja still could return to Detroit. The list of available unrestricted free-agent defensemen includes Aaron Ward (Anaheim), Nick Boynton (Chicago), Ruslan Salei (Colorado), Shane Hnidy (Minnesota), Paul Mara (Montreal), Jay McKee (Pittsburgh), Garnet Exelby (Toronto) and Willie Mitchell (Vancouver). Modano is expected to meet with the Minnesota Wild this week. San Jose and Anaheim reportedly have some interest as well. The Red Wings have offered Modano a one-year deal for $1.25 million and aren’t likely to increase that offer because they’re tight on salarycap space, still needing to sign restricted free-agent forwards Darren Helm and Justin Abdelkader. Defenseman Derek Meech is expected to ink a one-year contract by Friday and avoid a Tuesday salary arbitration hearing. Modano’s priority is unclear. Is he seeking the best financial deal? Does he want a more prominent role on whatever team he joins? Do he and his actress/wife, Willa Ford, want to be in California? Former Red Wings stars Brett Hull and Chris Chelios have spoken to Modano on the Red Wings’ behalf. Modano hasn’t made a commitment to play next season and might retire after 20 seasons with the Dallas Stars organization.

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SOFTBALL Recreation

Jackson Recreation Dept. Wednesday’s Results Silver Bone Island 23, Trackside 10 Average Joe’s 15, McThirsty’s 3 Gold Tracey’s Tavern 11, Affordable Ins. 6 Direct Connect America 7, The Blinker Bar 2. Mike Norris (DC) 3-run HR. Exit Realty 1st 27, Tracey’s Tavern 9. Andy Richards (ER) 2 HR, 4 RBI. Affordable Auto Care/Bone Island Grille 29, Trackside Sports Bar 8. Matt Nelson (AAC) 3 hits, HR, 5 RBI.

YOUTH SPORTS Recreation

District 3 all-star tournament Minors Baseball Wednesday’s Results Elimination Bracket Dexter Maroon 9, Dexter Gold 5 Jackson Northwest Black 6, Lincoln 5 Majors Baseball Tuesday’s Result Dexter 8, Jackson Southwest 1 Wednesday’s Result Elimination Bracket Ypsilanti National 9, Lincoln 8 Junior Baseball Wednesday’s Result Lincoln 12, Ypsilanti American 2 Golf The entry deadline for the 9-11 and 12-14 age groups in the City Junior golf tournament at Sharp Park Golf Course has been extended to Friday. The 9-11 group will play nine holes each on Monday and Tuesday, and the cost is $10. The 12-14 group will play 18 holes each day, and the cost is $20. Entry forms are available at Sharp Park Golf Course.

DEALS Wednesday’s Transactions BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS—Promoted INF Dustin Ackley, LHP Edward Paredes and RHP Anthony Varvaro to Tacoma (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Acquired SS Yunel Escobar and LHP Jo-Jo Reyes from Atlanta Braves for SS Alex Gonzalez, LHP Tim Collins and INF Tyler Pastronicky. Designated RHP Ronald Uviedo for assignment. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES LAKERS—Agreed to terms with G Derek Fisher.

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Mike Miller, left, being defended by Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon, is close to signing a contract with the Miami Heat.

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Miller closing in on deal with Heat MIAMI (AP) — Mike Miller had talks with LeBron James during the NBA finals about free agency, and the reigning two-time MVP had a simple message for one of the league’s best shooters. “Sit tight,” James told Miller. So Miller waited to see what James would do — and now is on the cusp of joining him in Miami. Miller arrived in South Florida on Wednesday and told Memphis radio station WHBQ that he would sign his five-year contract by his scheduled departure today. Miller agreed in principle to a deal late last week, and his agent Arn Tellem revealed Monday that the sharpshooter would be signing with Miami. “We’re waiting on one thing ... we’ll have it done,” Miller told the radio station. Using Twitter on Wednesday, Miller tipped off his followers that a deal was near, saying, “It’s sunny and HOT in Miami!” The 6-foot-8 Miller shot a careerbest 48 percent from 3-point range last season. In 10 NBA seasons, Miller has averaged 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds.

Terms of Miller’s deal have not been finalized, but based on what Miami has left to spend, it would figure to be worth around $25 million over the five years. The Heat, Dwyane Wade especially, said it was vital to get some shooting help to play alongside James and Chris Bosh. Another plus is that Miller and newly re-signed Heat forward Udonis Haslem are close friends. “I’m excited about it,” Miller told WHBQ. “It’s a good opportunity for me. Obviously you’re looking at three of the most dynamic players in the league. And you need to surround that with shooters. And hopefully I can go in there and do that for these guys.” Miller has said he wanted a chance to compete for a championship. That, along with the lure of wanting to play with James, made him turn down other higher-paying offers, he said. “I’ve never had an opportunity to really lace them up in June,” Miller said. “This one gives me an opportunity. “Obviously, nothing’s guaranteed, but we like our chances.”

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Dale Jr.’s No. 3 car at Hall of Fame CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The famed No. 3 car Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove to victory in this month’s Nationwide race at Daytona was added as a temporary display at the new NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The Wrangler-sponsored yellow and blue Chevrolet, which honors his father, the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., will stay at the downtown Charlotte facility through Sept. 19. The car carries extra significance because Earnhardt, who didn’t attend the unveiling, has said he doesn’t plan to drive a No. 3 car again. “That was Dale’s meaning around it, a tribute to our dad,” said Kelley Earnhardt, Dale Jr.’s sister and coowner of JR Motorsports. “So it’s not something he wants to do every day.”

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Earnhardt entered the No. 3, a replica of the car his father drove in the 1980s, in the July 2 race to honor Dale Sr.’s induction into the Hall of Fame’s first class. Earnhardt then ended an 85-race winless drought in points races in an emotional night at the track where his father died in a last-lap crash in the 2001 Daytona 500. Getting the car to the $195 million Hall of Fame, which opened in May, had been a goal of director Winston Kelley for months. “Winston had asked me a couple months ago, actually when he did the unveiling up at JR Motorsports, ‘Can we have that car in the Hall of Fame?”’ Kelley Earnhardt said, smiling. “And as soon as Monday rolled around after the win, he was asking again.”

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Stage winner Sergio Paulinho of Portugal, right, and Vasili Kyryienka of Belarus, left, sprint to the finish line of the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.

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RadioShack’s Paulinho wins 10th stage of Tour GAP, France (AP) — Something finally went right for Lance Armstrong’s squad at the Tour de France. Team RadioShack got its first taste of success at this year’s Tour when Sergio Paulinho of Portugal captured the 10th stage Wednesday, narrowly winning a two-man sprint among breakaway riders. Andy Schleck of Luxembourg retained the yellow jersey. He finished in the main pack more than 14 minutes back, alongside his biggest rivals for the title. Paulinho edged Vasili Kiryienka of Belarus over the sun-baked 111mile trek from Chambery to Gap that featured one difficult climb — the Laffrey pass — as the race left the Alps. Paulinho pointed skyward then sucked his thumb in honor of his 8-month-old daughter after beating Kiryienka by less than half a wheel. They both clocked 5 hours, 10 minutes, 56 seconds. Belgium’s Dries Devenyns was third, 1:29 behind. “This is a victory we’ve been looking for for a while, after all the bad luck we had in the first week,” Paulinho said. “I hope this victory gives morale back to our team.” It was the Portuguese rider’s first individual stage win at the Tour, though he was part of the Astana squad, including Armstrong and 2009 Tour winner Alberto Contador, that won the team time-trial last year. Armstrong brought Paulinho and several other former Astana teammates to the RadioShack team, which was formed around the seven-time champion last year. Armstrong fell out of contention in the first Alpine stage Sunday after getting tangled up in three crashes and losing crucial minutes against the top contenders. The team is now banking on the podium hopes of Levi Leipheimer, who is sixth overall. The 30-year-old Paulinho and Kiryienka, of Caisse d’Epargne, were part of a six-man breakaway made up of riders far back in the overall standings. The pack finished 14:19 behind Paulinho. Paulinho and Kiryienka were part of a breakaway that took off around the 23-mile mark, and the pack didn’t give chase. Even the winners clocked an average of 21 mph during the stage — a relative

Tour de France glance GAP, France (AP) — A brief look at Wednesday’s 10th stage of the Tour de France: ■ Stage: The 111.2-mile trek from Chambery to Gap featured one category 1 climb as riders went through the southern Alps. ■ Winner: Sergio Paulinho of Portugal won in 5 hours, 10 minutes, 56 seconds. He beat Vasili Kiryienka of Belarus in a sprint to the finish line in baking-hot conditions. Belgian rider Dries Devenyns finished in third place. ■ Yellow jersey: Andy Schleck of Luxembourg kept the yellow jersey and maintained his 41-second lead over defending champion Alberto Contador. Spanish rider Samuel Sanchez is 2:45 back in third. ■ Quote of the day: “He’s a very strong rider and never thinks about himself. I’m very happy to see him win a stage in the Tour de France and shine for himself.” — Paulinho’s Team RadioShack manager Johan Bruyneel. ■ Next: The 11th stage today is a flatter, 114.65-mile route from Sisteron to Bourg-lesValence.

PAULINE STASKA-FULLER In loving memory of Pauline who passed away 15 years ago today.

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S. WISNER, 1024 - Thurs and Fri 9-3. Motherhood timber. Cash in advance. FACING FORECLOSURE sz M/L, girls name brand Free Est. Maple Rapids WE CAN HELP! clothes 0-6X, toys, CDs, Lumber, 989-682-4225. Lease to Own! books, new items cheap! 3 BDRM 2 BTH HOMES for rent starting at $649 TEFT ROAD, 336 - 7/15per mth. Sec dep start7/17 & 7/22-7/24, 10 - 5. ing at $299. Clothing: infant - adult, Offer expires 7/31/10. Furniture & furnishings, Call 888-351-8552 paperbacks, toys. for details or VROOMAN RD., 2707 windhamhills.com Friday 9-4 and FIRST,708-1 bdrm. upSaturday 12-4. per, newly remodeled, Campers, Lots of misc items! $465/ mo. incls. all utilitWESTFIELD DR., 1028 Trailers for Sale ies. Call 517-250-2099 Fri.-Sat. 9-6. 2003 JAYCO EAGLE Pop FIRST ST., 1006. Lower Multi Family Sale! Up Camper. Good cond. refurbished 4 rms. plus Furniture and Sleeps 6. Heater & A/C. bath. $450 + dep. 517lots of misc. $3750 obo. 517-764-5651 531-5477 or 206-4224. WESTWOOD, 1011 - Sat, FIRST ST., 510- Newly 8-4. Furniture, tree stand, RENT A - Fleetwood remodeled 2 bdrm lowhousewares, toys, tricy- Camper. Fun in the Sun er, $500/mo. some utilitcle, fishing waders, golf. Camper Rentals, 517849-2277, 10-7, 7 days. ies. Call 517-250-2099

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HAWTHORNE, 117- BrookCONCORD BLVD., 918 Fri.-Sun. 9-5. Name brand lyn. Fri 9-5 & Sat 9-12.Kids, TRACTOR REPAIR - All clothes: Women’s, Jrs. M- baby, household, quality makes & models. Pick up XL, Boys 9mo.-3T, all sea- name brand, nonsmoking. and delivery. Leslie, MI. sons dress casual/casual, HELENA, 2585 - Off 517-589-8141 scrubs, maternity; patio South St. Fri.-Sat. 9-?. set, baker’s rack, air cond., Furniture, tools, horse toys, many quality decoratack, books, toys, Good Things tive household items. lots of misc.

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ject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, the Michigan Civil Rights Act and the jackson Code of Ordinances, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national oriAPPLIANCES - Reconditioned N. EAST AVE. 840 refrig., ranges, washers/ dryers. gin, handicap, familial staThurs - Sat, 9-5. Moving, Warranteed. Jason’s Appliances tus, age, marital status, or must sell many house- 1411 E. Mich., 517-782-9499. lawful source of income, hold items, furniture, or an intention to make yard & camping equip. any such preference, limitation or discrimination. N. STONEY LK. RD, 8437 Familial status includes Sat-Sun. 9-4. Household, children under the age of lots of toys & baby items, 18 living with parents or girl clothes (0-4T), misc. legal custodians, pregnant CONVEYOR- portable women and people securN. SUTTON, 1795 expandle 6-24ft. Spining custody of children Fri.-Sat. 9-5 ning wheels, easy ununder 18. This newspaper 2 Family Sale loading. 727-254-1261 will not knowingly accept Lots of everything! any advertising for real Priced to sell! estate which is in violation of the law. To report disOAK HILL AVE, 633crimination, call the office Fri-Sun, 9-? of Fair Housing and Equal Grandfather clock, dress- 3 SETS OF DISHES, sil- Opportunity of the U.S. ers, bed frame, plus lots verware, Serta twin matt. Department of Housing of misc. & box spring, pre-lit and Urban Development Christmas tree. 788-8065 (HUD) at 1-800-669-9777. POINTE NORTH, 1120 The HUD TTY telephone Three Forty Farms. Sat. FURNITURE TO GO number for the hearing 8-5. Bdrm. furn., desk, 3030 Lansing Ave. impaired is 212-708-1455.

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3 BDRM 2 BTH Home for Rent $679 per mth. Dep starting at $299. Offer expires 7/31/10. Windham Hills a Sun Communities. FOXFIRE Call 888-532-5094 Boats, Motors, Rent starts for details or at $399 1 bdrm, Accessories windhamhills.com $459 & $529 2bdrm,$599 3 bdrm 517-784-3175 EHO AREA OF ELM & High St. 12’ STARCRAFT w/3hp Large 3 bdrm. Large HANOVER- New 2 bdrm. Johnson, trailer, oars, yard. $600. No pets. fishfinder, trolling motor, $600/mo. Incl. utils. Radi248-444-0397 ant heat, laundry. No anchors, lifejackets, seat smoking. 517-563-8138. CLARKLAKE- 5867 Pleascushions. Front seat needs works, boat leaks ant View. 3 bdrm., 1 bath a little. $675 obo. Call Year round rental. Well Eric (517) 936-5364 kept. $750. 517-749-7623

LINDSEY RD., 2646- Sat. W. MORRELL, 2326 9-4. Valleys Sub. 3 FamiFri.-Sat. 8-4. ly Sale! Baby items, furKitchenwares, tools, tall niture, Schwinn Bike, tiller, clothes & much more. maternity clothes, misc. W. SOUTHFIELD, 117 MAPLE GROVE, 1280- (VCL) Fri & Sat July 16-17 Fri-.Sat. 8-? Btwn. Lans- 8a-3p. Clothing, house- Bicycles, ing Ave & Cooper. Movhold items and misc. Services ing Sale. All must go. No early sales. MAYNARD RD., 1161- W. SOUTHFIELD DR, 151 MENS SCHWINN & females Diamondback Fri.-Sat. 9-4. Microwave, Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-noon. baskets, TV, stereo, anti- Girl 6x school, boys 4T & Cruisers. Like new cond. $125 ea. 517-784-6581. ques, auto parts, book, under & adult clothes, humidifier, lots of misc. home interior, lots misc.

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S. DURAND, 811- Fri.Sat. 9-3. Din. rm. furniture, rug, Henredon sofa, ANTIQUE WASH TUB, charis, linens, garden items. Variety of items. 22 in. wide x 11 in. high, $10. Wire wheel covers, SEVEN OAKS RD., 1728 cost negot. 517-789-6231 Fri.-Sat. 8-5. Jackson. CHILDS PLAYHOUSE Huge Sale! Early birds pay double. $60. Pooh table/chairs $25. Tractor wheel Cash only! weights $50. 565-3461 S. PARMA RD, 562- Fri & HONDA 3 WHEELER, Sat 8:30-4. Clean NB Lawn mower 50" 22 HP, girl- 8 slim clothes, baby trailers, guns, tools & lots furn, exec. desk & chair. of things. 517-787-2737 PS2, antiques, & more LIFESTYLER 300 StepSPRINGPORT RD., 1691 per, $50. Tunturi rowing Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5. mach. $75. 48" tractor CENTER FOR WOMEN blade $50. 565-3461 Annual Garage Sale. Located at Bethel Baptist Church, 1691 Springport Rd., Jackson, near the Musical 127 North overpass. Something for everyone! UPRIGHT PIANO Sorry, no early sales. Good Condition! $350 or best offer. S. SANDSTONE, 2121 517-764-2545. July 16 & 17, 10 -7. Generator, compressor w/ tools, building supplies, Sporting tools, furniture, books, Goods albums, DVDs, workbench, electronic equipBuy any 380 Handgun ment, handyman spe& recieve one box of cials, lawnmower, craft 50 count Ammo FREE supplies, air conditionat Schupbach’s ers, freezer, much more. Sporting Goods Phone 517-750-2307. 141 W.Pearl•782-8418 ST. CLAIR STREET FOR SALE: Olypmic wt. Back to School set, $400, standard wt. Community Sale set, $100, wt. machine, July 15, 16, 17, 9-5 $50. OBO. 517-525-1210.

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E. BERRY RD., 5027 BOB’S BLUEBERRIES Fri. 9-5, Sat 9-2 You pick. Bumper crop Toys, baby items, Christstill picking. Old E. mas tree, men suits, teen Michigan to N. Portage, boy clothes, Mariner 2hp right on College Drive motor, many items! (8972). 517-522-5314. E. BIRD, 406. VCL. Fri. & SWEET CORN- Open Sat., 9-5. 7 ft. pool table, Soon at Childs Berry Farm. Bumper crop. By knife coll., Britax car seat, the dozen, bushell or Girls infant-4T, womens Sales truck load. 517-499-5743 up to 2X, 32" TV, misc. or 517-563-2946. ESTABLISHED ROOFING E. SOUTH ST., 4151- Fri.Company is hiring sales Sat. 9-4. Low vision view people & direct marketer, medical scale, Roley ers. Pay is excellent. scooter, tools, fishing. Must be outgoing & amReasonable prices accepted. bitious. Will train. Send resumes to jackson@ sheriff-goslin.com or call 517-782-3333. ESTATE SALE- 1900 OIL CHANGETECH Crouch Rd. Thurs.-Sat. Experienced Responsi- Auctions, 8-6. Antiques, Hoosier ble Oil Tech wanted. style cupboard, outdoor Competitive wages and Auctioneers tools, misc. Don’t Miss! benefits Apply in person ANTIQUES AND COLat College Chevy in LECTIBLES: Primitive, Albion or email resume costume jewelry, linens, FAIRFIELD CT., 7245. Spr. Arbor. King to Conto Kevin@ paper goods, glassware, certo to Fairfield-watch CollegeChevy.com pottery, china, etc. Fri., for signs. Thurs.-Fri. 9-5, July 16, 6 pm, Mel’s Auc- Sat. 9-? Multi family. tion Hall, 123 S. Center, Guns, hunting & fishing, Stockbridge, MI. boat trailer, antiques, lots of tools incl. bandAUCTION: July 22, 8:30 saw, 3 pt. equip., ice am, 4201 W. Michigan. boat, Airdyne bike, camp *Chevy, vin: equip., household items, 2G1WX12X4S9180123 RC airplane & lots more. *Honda, vin: 1HGCB765XMA116746 Farwell Lk Rd, 4587- Sat 9*Dodge, vin: antique taPets, Supplies 3P3ES47C1XT512600 3.blesElectronics, & bed, patio furn, twin BOS AUCTIONS and baby jogger, thermopane Appraisal Services, LLC. windows, kitch. sink, toys. AKC LAB PUPPIES Antiques, estates, houseyellow/fox color, hold, farm, consignment. FOX FARM SUB - Napo12 weeks old. $150. 517-206-6494, 784-2177. leon. Multi-fam. sale. 517-819-2464 www.timothybos.com Fri, 8-4. Fishing boat, AKC Male German Shepgo-cart, lots of misc. herd, looking for 1 night GENE HUNTER - Estate, farms, real estate, benestand stud services. $400. Call 517-569-3761. fit, consigns. Your site or ours. 517-531-3700. AKC MINI SCHNAUZERS Garage Sale Ad Black & Silver, 6 wks old. WARFIELD — Auction Service specializing in Females $550, Males household, antiques, $500. (517) 688-5474. farm, liquidation. Chuck AKC YORKIE PUPPIES, 7 Warfield, Leslie, 517-589wks, 1st shots, wormed, 5493, 517-589-8112. 5 Lines small. $600/$700. 3 Days (517) 474-1772. BEAGLE PUPS - Available now. Females $150, Males $100. Purebred no papers (517) 740-6462.

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Pastel artist earns Great Lakes medal By Bill Chapin bchapin@citpat.com — 768-4971

Jackson Civic Art Association member Mary Rochelle Burnham’s piece “Impromptu Recital” has received a bronze medal at the Great Lakes Pastel Society’s 2010 National Show. The competition is open to all artists in the United States and Canada. Burnham is the only Michigan artist to receive one of the show’s top awards. The exhibition is on display through July 31 at the Alden B. Dow Museum of

Science & Art in Midland. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 14, and free for children 3 and younger. For more information, call 800-523-7649.

UM alumni exhibit Summit Township artist Mary Hertler Tallman has another piece included in the University of Michigan School of Art & Design’s an-

nual alumni exhibition — a colored pencil drawing titled “Thinking.” Planned to coincide with the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, the 2010 exhibit’s theme is “Interstices: the Space Between.” It opens Friday and continues through Aug. 9. There will be an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23 at the Jean Paul Slusser Gallery, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd., on the university’s North Campus. The exhibit also includes work displayed at the school’s downtown Work gallery, 306 State St.

Gallery hours are from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at Work and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Slusser Gallery. For more information, visit www.art-design.umich.edu.

3017 Wildwood Ave. The event features karaoke-style singing accompanied by Chip Mezo on the keyboard, costumes and a photo booth, appetizers, and a silent auction and raffle. Admission is $20. Tickets are available at A Frame Above, 120 E. Cortland St.; I’ve Been Framed, 763 W. Alliance fundraiser Franklin St.; Patrone’s Day The Arts and Cultural Spa and Salon, 109 N. Main Alliance of Jackson County St., Brooklyn; and at the is planning one bewitching door. fundraiser. For more information, call “Wicked Cabaret and Ka- the alliance at 783-4300 or raoke” is from 6 to 9 p.m. call The Bon Ton Room at today at The Bon Ton Room, 787-6733.

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Normally, I wouldn’t go see “The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie,” but desperately hot days call for desperate measures. Sometimes a cool, dark movie theater is the perfect oasis from sweltering heat, even if it isn’t a movie you’d normally want to see. Luckily, Jackson’s movie theaters are helping parents by hosting $1 kids’ movies. Jackson 10, 1501 N. Wisner St., is showing the cheap movies at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Carmike Cinemas, 1700 N. Wisner St., is showing movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. The Jackson Kiwanis is sponsoring the Just for Kids 17th annual Summer Matinee Series with $1 movies at the Michigan

hard to plop down $8 for a movie that will entertain the little popcorn muncher next to you but leave you looking at your watch. While you might still look at your watch during some of the movies offered, at least you paid only $1 for the privilege. My son Jack, 3, is just reaching the movie-viewing age, but he already enjoys Guest columnist it. I was glad to see there Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St. are plenty of movies on the I know what you’re think- schedule that he’ll enjoy. ing: “But it’s the concessions A fair number of films will that really sock it to you!” appeal to older kids, too. Not to worry. All of the While the movies aren’t participating theaters have first-run films, many of them special popcorn and drink are fairly new. And then specials for the kids. there’s the little matter of the I enjoy a kid’s movie every popcorn: It never tastes as now and again, but it can be good at home.

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Jackson Community College’s Potter Center box office has been taking season-ticket orders for more than a month, but tickets for individual shows go on sale Monday. The 2010-11 season includes concerts by country singers LeAnn Rimes, Mark Wills and Josh Gracin; R&B singer Brian McKnight; comedians Vicki Lawrence and finalists from NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”; a Christmas show by Celtic group Leahy; and other touring music, comedy and theater acts. Ticket prices range from $18 to $58. The ticket office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 796-8600 or visit www.jccmi.edu/events.

Jackson Chorale looking for singers Anyone with choral experience is welcome to join the Jackson Chorale to sing at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Pops concert on Aug. 8 at the Jackson County Fair. The chorus will be joining the orchestra to sing such patriotic anthems as “God Bless America,” a medley of Richard Rogers’ Broadway hits and more. The chorus will have rehearsals at 7 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 and 5 in the orchestra’s rehearsal hall, 215 W. Michigan Ave.. There will be a final practice at 3 p.m. Aug. 8, followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. There are no auditions. Those who wish to participate should call 782-3221 or e-mail jso@acd.net. — Staff reports

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Balloons hit the water for a splash and dash in southern Jackson County during the Hot Air Jubilee. (Citizen Patriot file photo)

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UPLIFTING WEEKEND Balloons return to town for the Hot Air Jubilee By Leanne Smith lsmith@citpat.com — 768-4924

The skies above Jackson will come alive with color this weekend when about 40 hot-air balloons come to town for the annual Hot Air Jubilee. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday and resume at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Jackson County Airport. Back this year are the popular Sugar Bear and Humpty Dumpty balloons. “Hot-air balloons fascinate everyone from little kids to senior citizens because they’re so unusual and colorful,” said Lisa Donovan, chairwoman of the Jubilee’s media and advertising committee. “This is a fabulous event right here in town.” Balloons need low humidity and light winds to take off. If those conditions prevail, launches are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. Sunday. “We’re hoping everyone keeps their fingers crossed for good weather,” Donovan said. “Weather is always our biggest challenge and the one thing we can’t control.” Organizers have also made this year’s festival more family friendly by offering free admission to children 12 and younger. “We understand the economic situation of our state and community, and want to help out any way we can by giving families a fun day out together without worrying about the expense,” Donovan said. Besides the balloons, the Jubilee offers an arts and crafts show, petting zoo, laser tag, car show, military vehicle and vintage aircraft displays, and plenty of hands-on activities in the popular Kids Kingdom, hosted by Rivertree Community Church. “This year, the Kids Kingdom will have even more activities for preschool children,” Donovan said. Special attractions include the Scream’n Rebels, which will dazzle the crowd with World War II-era T-6 aircraft in air shows on Friday and Saturday. The Forms in Motion circus will also perform European-style acrobatics, featuring a triple trapeze and aerial silks, in three live shows Saturday afternoon. Performers also will roam through the crowd and offer people the chance to learn some of their techniques at five stations that include stilts and juggling. “This is such a great event, and it’s right here in town,” Donovan said. “We hope everyone will come out for a weekend of fun.”

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Gabriel Pustay of Dorr has fun during the Hot Air Jubilee at the Jackson County Airport.

If you go ... ■ What: Hot Air Jubilee ■ When: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 6 to 10 a.m. Sunday ■ Where: Jackson County Airport ■ Cost: Wristband good for entire weekend is $8 in advance or $10 at the gate for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and younger; free parking ■ Wristband pre-sale locations: Airport Restaurant & Spirits, 3608 Wildwood Ave.; Art Moehn Chevrolet, 2200 Seymour Road; Comerica Bank Westwood Mall, downtown Jackson, Airport Road, South Jackson Road and East Jackson branches; all CP Federal Credit Union locations; Pedal & Tour, 225 N. Jackson St.; ReMax Mid-Michigan, 2300 W. Michigan Ave.; Spry Sign & Graphics, 12123 Spring Arbor Road, Concord; Taylor Rental/Party Plus, 2415 Wildwood Ave.; The Salesman, 102 N. Main St., Concord; The Morning Star, 125 E. Cass St., Albion ■ More information: Call 782-1515 or visit www.hotairjubilee.com

Friday’s schedule 4 p.m. — Arts and crafts show, antique tractors, antique military displays, live entertainment, food and more 4 to 7 p.m. — Laura The Elephant 4 to 8 p.m. — Kids Kingdom 6:30 p.m. — Scream’n Rebels air show 7 p.m. — Balloon launch (weather permitting) Dusk — Balloon night glow

Saturday’s schedule 6 to 10 a.m. — Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. — Balloon launch (weather permitting) 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Arts and crafts show, car show, aerial formation flying, static aircraft displays, antique tractors, antique military displays, fire truck display, live entertainment, R/C airplanes, food and more 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Kids’ Kingdom 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. — Forms in Motion circus 1 to 3 p.m. — Ronald McDonald 4 to 7 p.m. — Laura The Elephant 5:30 p.m. — Scream’n Rebels air show 7 p.m. — Balloon launch (weather permitting) 8:30 p.m. — Scream’n Rebels T-6 bombing run exhibition Dusk — Balloon night glow

Sunday’s schedule 6:30 to 10 a.m. — Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. — Balloon launch (weather permitting)

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THEATER

Shakespeare Festival going for laughs By Bill Chapin

Spotlight on the actors

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AMANDA READER Residence: Chicago Major role: Juliet (“Romeo and Juliet”) Quote: “It just makes you feel like you’re a kid in junior high experiencing love for the first time, and it’s so overwhelming and exciting. … It does really remind me of being a little girl with this huge crush.” WESLEY SCOTT Residence: Chicago Major role: Romeo (“Romeo and Juliet”) Quote: “Everyone had that first love when you’re just so crazy about the person — literally crazy — that you can’t rationalize anything. They’re ready to let everything collapse around them because they have these feelings for each other.”

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Scott Stangland, center, lunges while rehearsing a fight scene Tuesday for “Romeo and Juliet.” “The Comedy of Errors.” Chicago director Kevin Theis is directing “The Comedy of Errors.” Blixt said he brings a Marx Brothers sensibility to the production. “If you’re going to do ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ you need someone that can do the slapstick,” she said. “It’s a farce, farce, farce.” The comedy revolves around a series of mistaken identities that result when two pairs of identical twins are reunited. Atipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio have searched the Mediterranean for their respective, long-lost brothers. They find them in Ephesus, but the city has a law requiring the execution of Syracusians discovered within its borders. “Romeo and Juliet” has a much better-known story,

but Blixt hopes the audience will get so wrapped up in the show that they’ll forget the fate that awaits the starcrossed lovers. Blixt has set “Romeo and Juliet” in the early 1900s, while Theis has set “The Comedy of Errors” in an indeterminate era, allowing for several comic bits based on anachronisms. A messenger wears bike shorts. Part of the set resembles the “Joke Wall” from “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” The only rule was, “If it’s funny, we keep it in,” Blixt said. Blixt advised theatergoers not to wait until the final week of the festival. Those shows often sell out, while there are plenty of seats available the first week. “We want people to come early,” she said.

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■ What: Michigan Shakespeare Festival ■ When: Today through Aug. 8 ■ Where: Michael Baughman Theatre, Potter Center, Jackson Community College, 2111 Emmons Road ■ Cost: $35 premier seating, $25 upper level seating, $10 students. Season passes are $180 premier and $120 upper level. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are $30 premier and $20 upper level. ■ Details: 998-3673 or www. michiganshakespearefestival.com

■ “Romeo and Juliet”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and July 24 and 30, 2 p.m. July 31, and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8. Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Friday. ■ “The Comedy of Errors”: 7:30 p.m. July 22 and 23, 2 p.m. July 24, 7:30 p.m. July 29 and 31 and Aug. 6, 2 p.m. Aug. 7. Preview performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. ■ “Driving Miss Daisy”: 3 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. ■ Bard Talk, pre-show presentations on Shakespeare history and highlights: 6:30 p.m. July 17, 3 p.m. July 18, and 6:30 p.m. July 24 and 31 and Aug. 7 and 8. ■ Talk Back, post-show discussions with directors and actors: Following afternoon shows on July 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 and Aug. 1, 7 and 8.

STEVE O’BRIEN Residence: White Lake Major role: Antipholus of Ephesus (“The Comedy of Errors”) Quote: “I think it’s hilarious I get so fed up with not being allowed in my house to eat dinner. That’s essentially why I’m mad. Big issues with small things is a lot of fun.” SCOTT STANGLAND Residence: Chicago Major role: Antipholus of Syracuse (“The Comedy of Errors”) Quote: “It’s a dangerous town for him, so he has to hide himself. He spends most of the time … scared out of his wits.” BRANDON SAUNDERS Residence: Chicago Major role: Dromio of Ephesus (“The Comedy of Errors”) Quote: “It’s comedy, and comedy’s challenging. I love the physicality, but it’s tiring.” JUDE WILLIS Residence: Chicago Major roles: Dromio of Syracuse (“The Comedy of Errors”) Quote: “He’s smarter than your typical servant character. A lot of the (errors) are the result of circumstances that would confuse anyone, but he still manages to keep his wits about him.” 3766821-01

Even the sorrow is sweet at the 2010 Michigan Shakespeare Festival, with comedy taking a leading role. Comedy is right there in the title of “The Comedy of Errors.” The other Shakespeare play on the schedule, “Romeo and Juliet,” may be one of the best-known tragedies ever written, but artistic director Janice Blixt said audiences will be surprised to find themselves laughing at least as much as crying. “Most people think they know ‘Romeo and Juliet,’” said Blixt, but “the first half is a classic Shakespeare comedy.” Even the actors were surprised at how much humor — often of the raunchy variety — Shakespeare’s text contained. “It is hilarious, until it’s not,” said Wesley Scott, who is playing Romeo. Even the season’s nonShakespeare production, “Driving Miss Daisy,” has funny bits between moments of touching drama. The festival begins with a preview performance of “Romeo and Juliet” tonight at Jackson Community College’s Potter Center. There are shows every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 8. Blixt is making her debut with the festival, directing “Romeo and Juliet” and appearing in a small role in

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Planetarium’s laser shows begin Friday Laser shows

■ When: Friday through Popular with both those July 25 looking to relive their teen■ Where: Hurst Planage years and those experietarium, Ella Sharp Park encing their teenage years ■ Cost: $5 adults, $4 for the first time, laser shows seniors 55 and older and at the Peter F. Hurst Planchildren 5 to 11. etarium begin Friday. ■ Details: 841-3860 The dome will light up with colorful displays set to popular music for 38 shows over 10 days. The different programs, includplanetarium is offering 14 ing a new showcase of Pink

Floyd music. “Through the Prism” offers a sampling of songs from seven albums of the English psychedelic-rock band. There also are shows devoted to specific bands and genres of music, from “Laser Hip Hop” to “Laser U2.” The most popular shows, however, are still the classics: Pink Floyd’s full “The Dark Side of the Moon” album and a medley of Led Zeppelin tunes.

Schedule of laser shows at the Hurst Planetarium Laser Beatles: 7 p.m. July 16, 5 p.m. July 17 and 18, 7 p.m. July 20, 5 p.m. July 24 and 25 Laser Green Day: 10 p.m. July 18 Laser Guitar Hero: 3:30 p.m. July 17, 7 p.m. July 18 and 21, 3:30 p.m. July 24 Laser Hip Hop: 8:30 p.m. July 16, 7 p.m. July 25 Laser Metallica: 8:30 p.m. July 19 and 22 Laser Pop: 7 p.m. July 19, 8:30 p.m. July 20 Laser Praise: 3:30 p.m. July 18, 2 p.m. July 25

Laser Rock: 10 p.m. July 19 Laser Spirit: 7 p.m. July 22, 3:30 p.m. July 25 Laser U2: 10 p.m. July 22 Laser Zeppelin: 8:30 p.m. July 17, 21 and 23 Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”: 10 p.m. July 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25 Pink Floyd’s “Through the Prism”: 7 p.m. July 17, 8:30 p.m. July 18, 10 p.m. July 21, 7 p.m. July 23, 8:30 p.m. July 24 Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: 10 p.m. July 20, 8:30 p.m. July 25

“Part of it is trying to guess what people might want to see,” planetarium director Mark Reed said. Reed said the turnout was better than ever for last year’s laser shows, which generate money for the plan-

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CALENDAR — AREA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Music

Film

Blues

• “Furry Vengeance,” Just for Kids Summer Matinee Series, 1:30 p.m. today, Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St. $1. 783-0962 or www.michigantheatre.org.

• Blues and classic rock open jam with Ernie Valasco, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Duffy’s, 751 N. Waterloo St. Free. 789-8450.

• “Up,” 2 p.m. Friday, Jackson District Library Eastern branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave. Free. 788-4074.

• Bigfoot Bob & The Toe Tappers, part of the Jammin’ in Jackson concert series, 5 p.m. July 22, Bucky Harris Park, downtown Jackson. Free. 768-6410.

• “Alice in Wonderland,” Just for Kids Summer Matinee Series, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and July 22, Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St. $1. 783-0962 or www.michigantheatre.org.

Christian/gospel • Gospel music concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, Assembly of God Church, 2900 Mount Hope Road, Grass Lake. Donations. 522-8807.

• “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson District Library Carnegie branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 788-4087.

Classical/choral/opera • Hillsdale Wind Symphony Orchestra with Bob Livingston, part of the Summer In Stock’s concert series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Stock’s Park, E. Bacon Street between S. Broad and W. St. Joe streets, Hillsdale. Free. 517-4370651.

• “Madagascar 2,” 8 p.m. July 22, Nixon Water Park, 400 E. North St. $6. 788-4068. COURTESY PHOTO

Root Doctor will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Beach Bar in Clark Lake.

Country

• Fiddlers Restrung, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St. Free. 517-629-3993.

• Kelly Trudell, 8 p.m. Saturday, The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave. $10. 787-6733.

• Steve Berkemeier, 7 p.m. July 22, Hard Knock Grill, 3705 Ann Arbor Road. Free. 962-5451.

• Jack Daniels Band, 9 p.m. Saturday, Yukon Jack Food & Spirits, 3611 Hanover Road, Liberty Township. Free. 688-9225.

• John Voelz Band, 1 p.m. July 24, Cherry Creek Old Schoolhouse Winery, 15750 U.S. 12, Cement City. Free. 592-4663.

• Rodney Atkins and Bucky Covington, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Jackson Jazz County Fairgrounds. $28, $33, • Benny Poole, 6 p.m. Friday, $35, plus gate admission. 800Hankerd Hills Golf Course & 585-3737 or www.startickets. Restaurant, 10251 Resort Road, com. Pleasant Lake. Free. 769-9156.

Folk/acoustic/world • Steve Tucker, 6 p.m. today, Daryl’s Downtown, 151 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 782-1895. • Steve Berkemeier, part of the Arts in the Park concert series, 7 p.m. today, Swain Memorial Park, Tecumseh and River streets, Brooklyn. Free. 592-8907. • Steve Tucker, 1 p.m. Saturday, Lone Oak Vineyard Estate, 8400 Ann Arbor Road, Grass Lake. Free. 522-8167. • Koke McKesson and Doug Decker, 6 p.m. Saturday, Lone Oak Vineyard Estate, 8400 Ann Arbor Road, Grass Lake. $5. Reservations required. 522-8167.

• David Weatherwax, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Randy’s Roadhouse Bar-B-Que, 7305 U.S. 12, Onsted. Free. 4672190. • Benny Poole, 8:30 p.m. July 22, Bella Notte Ristorante, 137 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 782-5727.

Rock • Lost Wages, 8 p.m. Friday, Hard Knock Grill, 3705 Ann Arbor Road. Free. 962-5451. • Hired Gun, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sue’s Lakeside Inn, 11303 E. Chicago Road (U.S. 12), Somerset Township. $3. 6889954.

• Kingpin Mafia, 9:30 p.m. Friday • Victor McDermott, 6 p.m. and Saturday, The Roadhouse, Saturday, The Bon Ton Room, 3017 4112 Lansing Ave. Free. 782-7711. Wildwood Ave. Free. 787-6733. • Scoot Magoo, 1 p.m. Saturday, • The Chelsea House Orchestra, Cherry Creek Old Schoolhouse part of the Rotary Community Winery, 15750 U.S. 12, Cement Bandshell Summer Concert City. Free. 592-4663. Series, 5 p.m. Sunday, Sparks Foundation County Park. Free. • Anarchy with Sunday 768-2902. Underground, 8 p.m. Saturday, Avenue Billiards, 2410 E. Michigan • Lynn Sawicki, part of the Ave. $5. 788-9953. Gimme Shelter music series, 7 p.m. Monday, Jackson Interfaith • Soul Patch, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hard Shelter, 414 S. Blackstone St. Free. Knock Grill, 3705 Ann Arbor Road. 789-8735. Free. 962-5451.

• Black Jack, 9 p.m. Saturday, Nite Crawlers, 6258 Jefferson Road, Clark Lake. Free. 592-2008. • TCB, 9 p.m. Saturday, Bone Island Grille, 4615 Francis St., Vandercook Lake. Free. 783-2144. • Root Doctor, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Beach Bar, 3505 Ocean Beach Road, Clark Lake. Free. 529-4211.

Sparks Foundation County Park. Free. 768-2902. • Jaime Merrit, 8 p.m. July 24, The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave. $15. 787-6733.

Theater

• “Romeo and Juliet,” Michigan Shakespeare Festival, 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, Baughman Theatre, Potter Center, Jackson Community College. $15• The Sirloins, 5:30 p.m. Wednes$35. 998-3673 or www.michiganday, Beach Bar, 3505 Ocean Beach shakespearefestival.com. Road, Clark Lake. Free. 529-4211. • “Boeing-Boeing,” 8 p.m. today • Ian Stewart, 6 p.m. Wednesday, and Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Duffy’s, 751 N. Waterloo St. Free. 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Wednesday, 789-8450. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. $20-$38. 734-433-7673 • Dixie Mafia, 9 p.m. July 23 and or www.purplerosetheatre.org. 24, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 612, 301 Detroit St. Free. 782• “A Chorus Line,” 8 p.m. Friday 5622. and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Croswell Opera House, 129 E. • ACT III, 8:30 p.m. July 23 and 24, Maumee St., Adrian. $25 adults, Bella Notte Ristorante, 137 W. $22 students and seniors. 517Michigan Ave. Free. 782-5727. 264-7469. • Styx, 8 p.m. Aug. 11, Jackson County Fairgrounds. $25-$32, plus • “The Comedy of Errors,” Michigan Shakespeare Festival, 2 p.m. gate admission. 788-4405, 800Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Baugh585-3737 or tinyurl.com/styxjcf. man Theatre, Potter Center, Jackson Community College. $15Standards/pop/variety $35. 998-3673 or www.michiganshakespearefestival.com. • Senior Nutrition Sites Free Summer Music Series, featuring • “American Dreams,” 8 p.m. July The Jump Start Band, 11:30 a.m. 22, 23, 29 and 30, The Bon Ton Friday, Spring Arbor Senior Center, Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave. $10. 122 Start St. Call to order meals. 787-6733. 768-8684. • “Back to the ’80s,” Center Stage • Dr. Gunn, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Jackson’s Summer Theatre, 7 p.m. Saturday, Bella Notte Ristorante, July 23 and 24, 2 p.m. July 25, 7 137 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 782p.m. July 30 and 31, 2 p.m. Aug. 5727. 1, Grass Lake High School, 11500 Warrior Trail. $10. 522-5695. • Matt Walch, part of the Arts in the Park series, 7:30 p.m. July 22, • “Driving Miss Daisy,” Michigan Swains Memorial Park, between Shakespeare Festival, 3 p.m. July Tecumseh and River streets, 25 and Aug. 1 and 8, Baughman Brooklyn. Free. 592-8907. Theatre, Potter Center, Jackson Community College. $15-$35. • Freestyle, part of the Rotary 998-3673 or www.michiganCommunity Bandshell Summer shakespearefestival.com. Concert Series, 6 p.m. July 24, • S.B.C. Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Keys Bar, 548 N. Jackson St. Free. 7962191.

Dance • Line dancing lessons, 6:30 p.m. to midnight today, Ludwig’s, 4204 Ann Arbor Road. Lesson at 6:30 p.m., open dancing at 8:30 p.m. $5. 764-3480. • Square Dancing in the Park, 7 p.m. today, Rotary Community Bandshell, Sparks Foundation County Park. $2 adults, $1 children 8 to 16. 784-0863. • Vietnam 3rd Herd Reunion Dinner and Dance, 4 p.m. July 23, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 612, 301 Detroit St. $9. 782-5622.

Nightlife • Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. today, Sue’s Lakeside Inn, 11303 E. Chicago Road (U.S. 12), Somerset Township. Free. 688-9954. • Karaoke with WayKool Music, 7 p.m. today, Korner Keg, 2500 Page Ave. Free. 782-5797. • Karaoke, 8 p.m. today, Aggies Sports Bar/Average Joes, 108 S. Brooklyn Road, Napoleon. Free. 536-8059. • Karaoke, 8 p.m. today, MyPlayce Pub & Grub, 1910 Cooper St. Free. 789-8894. • Karaoke Ray, 8 p.m. today, Duffy’s Food & Spirits, 751 N. Waterloo St. Free. 789-8450. • Karaoke, 8 p.m. today and Friday, Keys Bar, 548 N. Jackson St. Free. 796-2191. • Karaoke contest, 9 p.m. today, Wool E. Bully’s, 300 W. North St. Free. 782-9665. • DJ dance, 9 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, Kingston’s Lounge, 629 E. Michigan Ave. Free. 784-3545. • DJ Mike Holiday, 9:30 p.m. today, The Roadhouse, 4112 Lansing Ave. Free. 782-7711. • Karaoke and dance music with DJ Rog, 9:30 p.m. today and Monday through Wednesday, McThirsty’s, 2214 E. Ganson St. Free. 784-6067.

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CALENDAR — AREA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES • DJ skate, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North St. $10 admission, $2 skate rental. Saturday includes pizza and pop. 787-8716. • CJ the DJ, 9 p.m. Friday, Sue’s Lakeside Inn, 11303 E. Chicago Road (U.S. 12), Somerset Township. $2 for men, free admission for women. 688-9954. • Karaoke, 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday, Pinetree Tavern, 1110 Page Ave. Free. 782-3731. • Karaoke contest, 9 p.m. Friday, Nite Crawlers, 6258 Jefferson Road, Clark Lake. Free. 592-2008.

• Water sports fun day, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson District Library Henrietta branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Road. Free. 769-6537. • Cascades Family Night, featuring Matt Walch, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sparks Foundation County Park. $5 per family. 7884320.

Etc.

• The Hermit Crab Lady, 10:30 a.m. July 22, Jackson District Library Meijer branch, 2699 Airport Road. Free. 788-4480.

• “Rock Band” for Teens, 2 p.m. today, Jackson District Library Carnegie branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 788-4087.

Exhibits/arts

• Guitar Lessons for beginners, 5 p.m. Friday, Jackson District Library Hanover branch, 118 W. Main St. Free. Registration required. 563-8344.

• “Grand Exhibition,” featuring • DJ and open pool, 9 p.m. Friday artwork inspired by the Grand and Saturday, Club Connections at River, through July 31, Art 634. Avenue Billiards, 2410 E. Michigan Free. 745-3980. Ave. Free. 788-9953. “Killing Ground,” Civil War • • DJ Ghostrider, 9 p.m. Friday and photography exhibit, through Saturday, Ludwig’s, 4204 Ann Sept. 11, Ella Sharp Museum of Arbor Road. Free. 764-3480. Art and History. $5 adults, $3 • Karaoke contest with DJ Rog, 9 children 5 to 12, free admission p.m. Friday and Saturday, Ted’s for children younger than 5. 787Firehouse Pub, 809 Greenwood 2320. Ave. Free. 782-8303. • Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Trackside Sports Bar, 812 N. Blackstone St. Free. 784-0852. • DJ Jimmy B., 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, McThirsty’s, 2214 E. Ganson St. Free. 784-6067. • DJ dance, 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Keys Bar, 548 N. Jackson St. Free. 796-2191. • Karaoke and DJ Ray Ray, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Gypsy’s, Summit Lanes, 1256 E. McDevitt Ave., Vandercook Lake. Free. 782-3626. • Karaoke and dance with DJ Jeneration, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Wool E. Bully’s, 300 W. North St. Free. 782-9665.

Comedy • Lumen Christi Alumni Improv Tour, 8 p.m. Friday, The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave. $10. 787-6733.

Family • Rock the Shelves, featuring Violets for Verona, For Him Alone and Northview, 7 p.m. Friday, Jackson District Library Napoleon branch, 6755 Brooklyn Road. Free. 536-4266. • Puppet Troupe, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson District Library Carnegie branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 788-4087.

Of Montreal, Tokyo Police Club, Eagles of Death Metal and more, noon July 23, 24 and 24, Dalton Farms, 3800 Dalton Road, Leoni Township. $32.50-$260. www. landofnodexperiment.com.

Classes/crafts • Scrapbooking class, 6 p.m. Monday, Jackson District Library Eastern branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave. Free. 788-4074. Registration required. • Architectural Armatures for Floral Designs, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Road, Tipton. $25 for non-members, $20 for members. 517-431-2060.

• Laser Shows, featuring the music of Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and more, 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Friday; 3:30, 5, 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Monday through July 23; 3:30, 5, 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. July 24; 2, 3:30, 5, 7, 8:30, 10 p.m. July 25, Peter F. Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Park. $5 adults, $4 seniors 55 and older and children ages 5 to 11. 8413860 or www.hurstplanetarium. org. • Jessika L. Baier Memorial Showcase, featuring games, karaoke, classic car show, and live music by Sunny Side Up, Jump Start, Grupo Aldaco and more, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Rotary Community Bandshell, Sparks Foundation County Park. $3 adults, free admission for children 12 and younger. 960-6300 or www.mpentertainment1.com.

• Knitting class, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson District Library Henrietta • Pub Quiz, trivia competition, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Veach’s Office Bar, branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Road. 213 N. Jackson St. $10 per team. Free. 769-6537. 782-9171. • Variegated Stitchers, 6 p.m. Sport Stacking with Jim • Wednesday, Jackson District Merrills, 10 a.m. July 22, Jackson Library Grass Lake branch, 130 W. District Library Brooklyn branch, Michigan Ave. Free. 522-8211. 207 N. Main St. 592-3406. • Two-point perspective drawing Sport Stacking with Jim • class with Joan Larsen, 9:30 Merrills, 1 p.m. July 22, Jackson a.m. July 22 and 29, 3181 District Library Concord branch, Mathews Road. $35 plus supplies. 108 S. Main St. Free. 524-6970. Registration required. 524-7185 or joan@joanlarsen.com. • Downtown Cruise In, featuring classic car displays, music and more, 6 p.m. July 23, Jackson Writers/lectures Street and Michigan Avenue, downtown Jackson. Free. 788• Writers’ Group, 7 p.m. Monday, 4355 or www.jacksondda.org. Jackson District Library Spring “A Taste of Honey” Mead and • Arbor branch, 113 E. Main St. Free. Jazz Festival, noon to 7 p.m. July 750-2030. 25, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road. Free admission. 764-0679. Festivals

• Jeff Wawrzaszek, magic show, 10 • Stockbridge 175th Anniversary, 3 p.m. today and Friday, noon a.m. Wednesday, Jackson District Saturday, downtown Stockbridge. Library Springport branch, 116 Free. 851-7133. Mechanic St. Free. 857-3833 • Wednesday at Walker, “Play Old- • Jackson Hot Air Jubilee, 4 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. Saturday and time Baseball,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sunday, Jackson County Airport. Walker Tavern Historic Site, 13220 $8 adults in advance, $10 at the M-50, Brooklyn. $6. Registration gate, free admission for children required. 467-4401. 12 and younger. 782-1515 or www. • Jeff Wawrzaszek, magic show, 1 hotairjubilee.com. p.m. Wednesday, Jackson District • Land of NOD Experiment, Library Summit branch, 104 Bird music and art festival featuring Ave. Free. 783-4030.

Outdoors • Exploring Nature programs, today through July 31, Hayes State Park, 1220 Wamplers Lake Road, Onsted. $6 motor vehicle permit required for park entry. 517-467-7401 or www.michigan. gov/natureprograms. • Upper Grand River Fest, featuring participants in the Grand River Expedition and educational displays, 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. today, Kuhl’s Bell Tower Just announced Market, 117 Louis Glick Highway. Free. 784-2800, ext. 208, or www. • Simply Divine Soiree, fundraiser uppergrandriver.org. for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, featuring • Tuesday Morning Nature performances by Regie Hamm and Hike, 9 a.m. Tuesday Dahlem Scoot Magoo, dinner, dancing and Environmental Education silent auction, 6 p.m. to midnight Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road. Aug. 20, Arbor Hills Golf Club, Free for Dahlem members, $3 Spring Arbor Township. $75 per for nonmembers. Registration person, $135 per couple. 745-7967. required. 782-3453.

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IF I WERE YOU — FIVE EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS 1. Musical showcase for Baier A special day of music Saturday will honor a popular Jackson singer and also help other budding singers. The Jessika L. Baier Memorial Showcase is set for 1 to 9 p.m. in the Rotary Bandshell at the Cascades, 1401 S. Brown St. Besides live performances from local bands and singers, the event includes children’s activities, karaoke, face painting, prizes, a classic car show and more. Admission is $3 for adults and free to children 12 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Michigan Center High School Jessika L. Baier Memorial Choir Scholarship, which will be given to promising vocal students at the school. Baier, a 2007 Michigan Center High School graduate, died in December at age 21 in a car accident on I-94 in Washtenaw County. A former “American Idol� contestant who won many singing competitions, she was a morning show co-host on Jackson’s WKHM-FM (105.3) at the time of her death. For more information, call 960-6300 or 3151629, or visit www.mpentertainment1.com.

and Celtic renditions of American folk songs and 1970s rock classics. See the group perform at 5 p.m. Sunday during the Rotary Community Bandshell Summer Concert Series at the Cascades. Admission is free. For details, call 768-2902 or visit chelseahouseorchestra.org.

4. Improv comedy at Bon Ton Room Laugh it up with Alex Soper, Vannessa Williams, Tommy Lopez and Gaige Shaughnessy Friday at The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave. The four alumni of Lumen Christi High School’s improv comedy troupe will take the stage at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner CITIZEN PATRIOT FILE PHOTO service. Jessika Baier was a contestant on “American Tickets are $10. For reservations, call 787-6733. Idol� and a radio host for WKHM-FM before her death in a car accident last year at age 21.

5. Live music at Napoleon library

The Grand River Expedition continues through July 26. The trip is made every 10 years on 225 miles of the Grand River from Michigan Center Lake to Grand Haven and Lake Michigan. Participants collect environmental data and raise awareness for river preservation and cleanup. For details, call 784-2800, ext. 208, or visit www.uppergrandriver.org.

Three local bands will “Rock The Shelves� from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Jackson District Library’s Napoleon branch, 6755 Brooklyn Road. Admission is free. The music from Violets for Verona, For Him 2. Grand River Expedition Alone and Northview is family friendly for all See the adventurous paddlers on the 2010 ages but geared toward teens and young adults. Grand River Expedition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks and prizes will be given out. Call 536today at Kuhl’s Bell Tower Market, 117 Louis Glick 4266 for more information. Highway. “Rock The Shelves� travels to the Meijer 3. Chelsea House Orchestra show Their visit is part of the Upper Grand branch, 2699 Airport Road, with a free 6 p.m. River Fest, which also includes educational The Chelsea House Orchestra features the best concert July 24. For details about this event, call displays from local environmental and outdoor musicians Chelsea High School has to offer in 788-4480. organizations. traditional Irish and Scottish ballads and reels, — Leanne Smith

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Cage magical in ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice� is rated PG for fantasy action violence, rude humor and language. Running time: 110 minutes. ★★1⠄2 the Prime Merlinian, the successor to Merlin’s power who can destroy Morgana for good. Cut to present-day Manhattan, where Balthazar finally has found his boy in ASSOCIATED PRESS physics geek Dave Stutler Nicolas Cage, left, stars as Balthazar Blake and Alfred (Baruchel). With Maxim Molina is Maxim in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.� of futile searching for some chosen kid called the Prime Merlinian will do that to you. The story developed by a team of five writers from the Mickey Mouse short — part of Walt Disney’s 1940 collection “Fantasia� and itself inspired by a Goethe poem — essentially is a variation of the King Arthur Chosen One tale told with wizards. A clunky narrated prologue lays out the conflict in more detail than parents or kids are likely to want. The gist of it: Back around the eighth century, Merlin

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“Inception� In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief who steals valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Rated PG-13. (Carmike Cinemas and Jackson 10) ★★★★

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice� Master sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) recruits a seemingly everyday guy (Jay Baruchel) in his mission to defend New York City from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and

had three apprentices, lovers Balthazar Blake (Cage) and Veronica (Monica Bellucci), and Maxim (Alfred Molina), who turned rotten and sided with evil sorceress Morgana (Alice Krige) in her attempt to raise dead wizards and end the world. Balthazar manages to put a cork in it by trapping Maxim, Morgana and unfortunately Veronica in this thing called the Grimhold, sort of a Russian nesting doll to imprison sorcerers. It’s only a temporary fix, and Balthazar sets out to find

science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. Rated PG. (Jackson 10) ★★1⠄2

— Ratings by Citizen Patriot wire services

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If toys, video games, comics and TV cartoon specials can serve as sources for Hollywood action flicks, why not Mickey Mouse? Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,� as “suggested by the animated short� of the same name starring Mickey, might not work any bedazzling magic. Yet the family fantasy that reunites Cage with his “National Treasure� producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub stirs up a pleasant-enough potion to send parents and kids home happy. They will have to put up with the whine of Baruchel’s voice, which seems to grow more nasally as he ages. But the often stodgy Cage, fresh from deliriously manic performances in “Kick-Ass� and “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,� has rediscovered his inner goof, hamming it up as a 1,500year-old sorcerer who can claim Merlin the magician as a mentor. He’s still a bit stiff and selfserious, but then, centuries

newly freed and aiming to release Morgana from the Grimhold, Balthazar’s on a tight deadline to train klutzy Dave in the tricks of the sorcery trade he’ll need to take down the baddies. Are there big laughs and great action in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice�? No, but it’s a fairly fun time for families, and Hollywood can — and continually does — build franchises out of far worse concoctions than this.

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Even if only a portion of those attending the Land of NOD Experiment stop by the Underground Stage to hear If I Were the Sun, landing a spot at the music festival is still a major coup for the local indie rock band. Only one other group with Jackson ties, God and the Architects, has been asked to be a part of the three-day concert event. Even though If I Were the Sun has done shows at such major venues as the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor and The Crofoot in Pontiac, the festival gig July 23 likely will be the biggest crowd for which it has ever played. “It’s really exciting to have this locally,” guitarist Wes Swartz said. “We’ve never had the festival experience.” The band already has won over fans among Jackson’s indie-rock set. When the group started out, its layered, cosmic, noise-filled jams were so long — some clocking in at more than 10 minutes — that audiences couldn’t figure out when or whether they were supposed to clap. Now audiences are more familiar with the band’s style, and the band is in turn more comfortable with its experimentalism. It has branched out beyond rock influences to include

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• Old 97’s, 8 p.m. Saturday, • Alice Cooper and Tesla, Common Majestic Theatre, Detroit. $16, Ground Music Festival, 5:30 p.m. $18. Friday, Adado Riverfront Park, The Tubes and The Jim • Lansing. $32, festival passes are Cummings Band, 8 p.m. $99 or $350. 800-585-3737 or Saturday, Barn Theatre, Augusta. www.commongroundfest.com. $35. 269-731-4121. • Hoobastank and Sick Puppies, “The Machine performs Pink • Common Ground Music Festival, Floyd” with Lansing Symphony 5:30 p.m. Friday, Adado Riverfront Orchestra, Common Ground Park, Lansing. $32, festival passes Music Festival, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, are $99 or $350. 800-585-3737 or Adado Riverfront Park, Lansing. www.commongroundfest.com. $11, festival passes are $99 or • Sublime with Rome, Dirty $350. 800-585-3737 or www. Heads, Neon Trees and more, commongroundfest.com. 6:30 p.m. Friday, The Fillmore, Goo Goo Dolls with Switchfoot • Detroit. $30, $35, $45. and The Spill Canvas, 7 p.m. • Apocalyptica, 7 p.m. Friday, Eagle Sunday, DTE Energy Music Theater, The Crofoot, Pontiac. Theatre, Clarkston. $25-$75. $17.50. 866-468-3401 or www. O.A.R. with Citizen Cope, 7 p.m. • ticketweb.com. Sunday, Meadow Brook Music • Cherryholmes, 8 p.m. Friday, The Festival, Rochester Hills. $21, Ark, Ann Arbor. $22.50. $36.50. • “Dennis DeYoung: The Music of • Jack Johnson with G. Love and Styx,” 8 p.m. Friday, Sound Board, ALO, 7 p.m. Tuesday, DTE Energy MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. Music Theatre, Clarkston. $35, $35, $38. $55. • Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, • Rogue Wave, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Friday, Crofoot Ballroom, Magic Stick, Detroit. $14. Pontiac. $16 in advance, $18 day We Are Scientists, 9 p.m. • of show. 866-468-3401 or www. Tuesday, Blind Pig, Ann Arbor. $10 ticketweb.com. in advance, $12 day of show. 734• Sting with The Royal Philhar996-8555 or www.blindpigmusic. monic Concert Orchestra, 8 p.m. com. Friday, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Lilith Tour, featuring Sarah • Clarkston. $57, $94.50. McLachlan, Miranda Lambert, • Ludacris and Three 6 Mafia, Court Yard Hounds, Suzanne Common Ground Music Festival, Vega and more, 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Adado Wednesday, DTE Energy Music Riverfront Park, Lansing. $32, Theatre, Clarkston. $39-$108.50. festival passes are $99 or • Mary J. Blige, 7:30 p.m. $350. 800-585-3737 or www. Wednesday, Chene Park, Detroit. commongroundfest.com. $50-$150. • Matt Giraud, Peter White and Tom Petty and Drive-By • Mindi Abair, Common Ground Truckers, 7:30 p.m. July 22, The Music Festival, 5:30 p.m. Palace of Auburn Hills. $52.50Saturday, Adado Riverfront Park, $128. Lansing. $32, festival passes are $99 or $350. 800-585-3737 or www.commongroundfest.com. Continued on C12

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Continued from C11 • Huey Lewis and the News, 7:30 p.m. July 22, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $10, $25, $45. • Langhorne Slim, 8 p.m. July 22, Magic Stick, Detroit. $10. • Meat Loaf, 8 p.m. July 22, Sound Board, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit. $55-$110. • Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. July 22, 23, 30 and 31 and Aug. 1, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $15, $30. • The Fab Four, Beatles tribute, 7:30 p.m. July 23, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $10, $20. • The Avett Brothers with Justin Nozuka and One Eskimo, 6:30 p.m. July 24, The Fillmore, Detroit. $35, $45. • Suicide Machines, 8 p.m. July 24, St. Andrews Hall, Detroit. $10.

• “Just So,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Ruhala Performing Arts Center, Lansing. $15 adults, $10 children, students and senior citizens older than 65. 517-3370464.

Comedy • “Comedy for a Cause,” American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser featuring Steve Hofstetter, 8 p.m. Friday, Connxtions Comedy Club, Lansing. $12. 517-416-3852. • Demetri Martin, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $15, $39.50. • “An Evening with Lucille Ball: ‘Thank You For Asking,’ ” tribute show starring Suzanne LaRusch, 8 p.m. July 24, Meadow Brook Music Festival, Rochester Hills. $15, $22.50.

• Kathy Griffin, 9 p.m. July 29, FireKeepers Casino, Battle Creek. • The Black Crowes, 9 p.m. July 24, $35, $45, $55. FireKeepers Casino, Battle Creek. $25, $35, $45. 800-585-3737 or Etc. www.startickets.com. • Natalie Merchant, 7:30 p.m. July 27, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor. $35-$59.50. • John Mayer with Train, 7 p.m. July 28, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $36, $69.50. • Punch Brothers, 8 p.m. July 28, The Ark, Ann Arbor. $20-$27. • Brooks & Dunn, 7:30 p.m. July 29, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. $29.75, $39.75, $59.75. • Vans Warped Tour, featuring Alkaline Trio, Andrew W.K., Pennywise and Sum 41, noon July 30, Comerica Park, Detroit. $33 in advance, $36 day of show. • Young Jeezy, 8 p.m. July 30, Chene Park, Detroit. $42, $57, $77. • Dierks Bentley, 9 p.m. July 31, FireKeepers Casino, Battle Creek. $50, $60, $70. 800-585-3737 or www.startickets.com.

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• “Crazy For You,” 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, Tibbits Opera • Nickelback with Three Days Grace and Buckcherry, 6:15 p.m. House, Coldwater. $12-$26. 517Sept. 18, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit. 278-6029 or www.tibbits.org. $49.50, $59.50, $79.50. Tickets • “The Seafarer,” 8 p.m. today, go on sale Saturday. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. • Sugarland with Little Big Town Sunday, Performance Network and Randy Montana, 7:30 p.m. Theatre, Ann Arbor. $22-$41. 734Sept. 18, DTE Energy Music 663-0681. Theatre, Clarkston. $29.75• “Little Red Riding Hood and $58.25. Tickets go on sale Friday. The Three Little Pigs,” 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Tibbits Opera • The Temper Trap, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit. $20. House, Coldwater. $7. 517-2786029 or www.tibbits.org. • Nick Lowe and His Band, 8 p.m. Oct. 12, The Ark, Ann Arbor. $30• “The Spring Awakening $37. Project,” presented by The New Theatre Project, 8 p.m. Friday and • Social Distortion with Frank Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Turner and Lucero, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 p.m. Monday, pot & box, Ann 21, The Fillmore, Detroit. $29.50. Arbor. $15 adults, $10 students, Band of Horses, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, • senior citizens and theater The Fillmore, Detroit. $25. Tickets professionals. Children younger go on sale Friday. than 17 must be accompanied by adult. 810-623-0909 or www. • Matt Costa, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Magic thenewtheatreproject.org. Stick, Detroit. $15.

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