The Chronicle News Electronic Publication December 17-28 2021

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ALP issues formal response to Mayor’s gun violence press conference

The Assembly of Lansing Pastors (ALP) continues the commitment to community and youth organizations to end gun violence. Of the five priority community issues being addressed, ending youth gun violence is our number one priority.

We previously presented solutions directly to Mayor Schor’s office in relation to ending gun violence. In order to enable partnership, cooperation, and collaboration, ALP looks forward to being informed. We stand with the community in reference to Sheriff Wriggelsworth’s inflammatory and demeaning tone and comments. The narrative around the data

that was shared was divisive and perpetuates a negative perception of People of Color, and our youth in particular. We echo Melik Brown’s comment to Sheriff Wrigglesworth that stated, “blame the oppressed for being oppressed.” Sheriff Wrigglesworth’s comments were directed towards issues that he has with the Prosecutor, but People of Color once again get caught in the crossfire.

We agree with Police Chief Sosebee that “accountability does not start and end with the police department,” however, this is a community issue that requires the cooperation of all. We agree with Lansing School

Superintendent Shuldiner’s comments that we all need to own it.

We acknowledge the receipt of Mayor Schor’s written reply to our proposal and favorable response to work with churches as resources within the community. Subsequently, the outlined short and longterm solutions included in the proposal require serious and urgent attention. We look forward to a positive, collegial and collaborative meeting with Mayor Schor and his cabinet, with the goal of joining forces together to discuss, develop, and deploy a plan as soon as practical.

Nominations Encouraged for Michigan Lottery’s Excellencein Education Awards to Honor Outstanding Educators

Elementary, which is part of the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.

Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery’s 2021-22 Excellence in Education awards.

All public-school employees may be nominated for the awards, which recognize educators who go “above and beyond” to make a difference in the lives of children. To nominate a public-school educator, go to http://bit.ly/ ExcellenceInEducation.

The Michigan Lottery

established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to

recognize outstanding publicschool educators across the state during the school year.

One outstanding educator will be selected each week and will receive a $1,500 cash prize plus a $500 grant to their classroom, school or school district. One of the weekly award winners will be selected to receive the Lottery’s Educator of the Year award and will receive a $10,000 cash prize.

Each winner also will receive a plaque and be featured in a news segment on the Lottery’s media partner stations: WXYZTV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, and

WNEM-TV, Saginaw. The winner of the 2021 Educator of the Year award was Janice Smith. She is a school social worker at Fisher Magnet Lower Academy, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. More than 800 educators were nominated during the seventh year of the educational awards program and 34, including Smith, were selected to win a weekly award.

Previous winners of the Educator of the Year award:

• 2020 – Megan Sidge, an Autism Spectrum Disorder teacher at Hickory Woods

• 2019 – Stewart Kieliszewski, an Earth science, biology, mechatronics, and media teacher for eighth through 12 graders at the Ubly Community Schools.

• 2018 – Kerri Moccio, a literacy intervention specialist at Bedford Elementary School in Dearborn Heights

• 2017 – Linda Holzwarth, a social studies teacher at Portage West Middle

School in Portage

• 2016 – Daniel Carr, a Spanish and sports marketing teacher at Waverly High School in Lansing

• 2015 – Michael Craig, a special education teacher at the Charles Drew Transition Center in Detroit

• Excellence in Education award nominees are evaluated on: Excellence, Dedication, Inspiration, Leadership and Effectiveness

Randy Shilts

Who Was Randy Shilts?

Randy Shilts was one of the first openly gay journalists to write for a major newspaper. His writing focused on LGBT issues, including the struggle for gay rights. He was the author of And the Band Played On: Politics, People and the AIDS Epidemic (1987), a bestseller about the start of America’s AIDS epidemic. The book made Shilts a trusted commentator on AIDS, to the point that he was the closing speaker at 1989’s Fifth International AIDS Conference in Montreal. Shilts also wrote The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk (1982) and the bestselling Conduct Unbecoming: Lesbians and Gays in the U.S. Military, Vietnam to the Persian Gulf (1993).

Early Life and Education

Randy Martin Shilts was born in Davenport, Iowa, on August 8, 1951. Shilts was the third of six sons born to Bud and Norma Shilts. He was raised in a politically conservative and religious environment in Aurora, Illinois. Shilts’ mother was an alcoholic who could be physically and emotionally abusive.

When it came time for college, Shilts moved to Oregon, where he attended Portland Community College and the University of Oregon. While in school he came out of the closet. He edited the student paper at the University of Oregon and graduated with a journalism degree in 1975.

Journalism Career

Shilts continued to be open about his sexuality while pursuing a reporting career, which made it difficult for him to find work. Eventually, he landed a job at The Advocate, a gay and lesbian publication. He first worked in Oregon, then in San Francisco, remaining at The Advocate until 1978. In San Francisco, he also served as a contributor at a public television and an independent TV station until 1980.

When Shilts joined the San Francisco Chronicle in 1981 he was the publication’s first openly gay journalist. He had been hired to cover issues in the gay community, though he also reported other stories. As part of his beat, he wrote about the growing number of immune system-related diseases occurring in gay men in San Francisco. Shilts grasped the significance of the developing story and convinced the paper to let him report on it full-time.

In his writing, Shilts eventually pushed for bathhouse closures to stem the spread of AIDS. This stance alienated him from those in the gay community who resisted limits on sexual freedoms. Some dubbed Shilts a “Gay Uncle Tom.” In 1984, Shilts explained, “Gay activists may be able to bullshit some reporter from the Los Angeles Times by telling him that the baths don’t play any role in the AIDS epidemic, but they can’t bullshit me, because I know what goes on in the bathhouses. I used to go there myself.” afternoonMonday

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Ingredients Directions

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ cup sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• fresh ground black pepper

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup milk

• ¼ cup butter, melted

• 2 cups grated zucchini

• 1 ½ cups fresh corn, kernels cut from cob

• 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese

• oil for frying

• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.

• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and butter. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir in zucchini, corn, and cheese; mix well.

• Warm oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by the tablespoonful into hot oil. Fry until crisp and brown, turning once with tongs. Remove to paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

144 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 15g; fat 8g; cholesterol 26.3mg; sodium 146mg

Prep 15 m Cook 04 m Ready In 19 m

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Shrimp & Grits

Half pound of shrimp in a Cajun sun dried red sauce over creamy grits $14.99

Pork Chop Breakfast

Large pork chops, three x-large eggs, American fries $10.99

Steak and Eggs

NY Strip Steak, three x-large eggs, American fries $13.99

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Short stack buttermilk pancakes (2) + bacon (4) or sausage (4) $8.99

Full stack buttermilk pancakes (4) + bacon (4) or sausage (4) $10.99

Kids Mickey Mouse buttermilk pancakes (regular or chocolate chip) + bacon (2) or sausage (2) $3.99

Waffles

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Two waffles + bacon (3) or sausage (3) w/choice of blueberry or strawberry syrup & whipped cream $9.99

Breakfast Sandwich

Egg, choice of cheese, and bacon on toast $5.99

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Orange Juice $2.99, Apple Juice $2.99

Cranberry $2.99

Kool Aid (Blue Raspberry or Tropical Fruit Punch)

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Pepsi Products (bottomless)

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Bowl of Grits w/brown sugar & butter $3.99

American Fries $2.19

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Side order of bacon (3), sausage (3) ham steak (1) $3.49

Budgeting for 2022

By Deidre Davis, MSU Federal Credit Union Chief Marketing Officer

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to stick to a budget, here are some ways to get back to budgeting basics in 2022.

First, start with a clear understanding of what a budget is and what it can help you achieve. A budget is a plan for using your money based on priorities you identify and choices you make. Setting financial goals and incorporating them into a budget results in smarter spending choices.

To establish a budget, start by prioritizing monthly spending, from necessities to wants. For example, paying your mortgage or rent and utilities as well as buying food are necessary, but eating out is not, even though you might want to. Next, subtract those expenses from your net income (your income after taxes). Then, add your financial goals to your budget. These might include saving for a down payment on a car, home, or upcoming

vacation.

Open subsaver accounts — separate accounts within your main savings account — for each goal. To make saving easier, set up automatic transfers to those accounts each month or every time you receive a paycheck.

A good way to maintain your budget is to set up an emergency fund so you have money available for unexpected expenses such as car repairs. You can use these funds instead of money allocated for other purposes or a credit card, which can add to your debt.

The MSUFCU Mobile app allows members to keep track of their accounts, automate their savings, and more. The Credit Union also hosts free inperson and virtual seminars on a variety of financial education topics. In addition, its Savings Builder℠ account helps members save faster by paying more dividends on their initial deposits. Create a budget now so you are ready for financial success in 2022.

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Mclaren’s New Health Care Campus Expanding With Addition Of Medical Services Building

“Together, MSU Health Care and McLaren will combine the latest imaging technology with the clinical and research expertise of talented providers, technologists, and researchers. We will provide quicker and more accurate diagnosis, shorter wait times, and research, to meet the growing need in our community.”

The new McLaren health care campus opening spring 2022 is already growing with the addition of another medical services building, officials announced at a groundbreaking event today. The new 60,200-square-foot building will be developed by Lansing-based Gillespie Group.

“In developing the new health care campus for Greater Lansing, we have maintained a focus on adding new ways

for patients to access care and strengthen the partnership between McLaren and MSU Health Care,” said Kirk Ray, president and CEO, McLaren Greater Lansing. “The new facility will launch an innovative model for diagnostic imaging care between McLaren and MSU Health Care and make it easier for patients to receive radiologic exams.”

Development of the facility will employ 100-150 construction

workers. The Christman Company, based in Lansing, is the construction manager for the development. The construction is expected to take 16 months with a target completion date of Summer 2023.

“We are not developing just a typical medical office building. This building will be a destination for outpatient care to meet the needs of the residents in this region and beyond,” said Pat Gillespie, president, Gillespie Group. “It is inspiring to know that this development will impact our community and health for generations to come.”

The largest component of the facility will be a new outpatient imaging center which is a joint venture between McLaren and MSU Health Care to improve access to state-of the-art, low-dose digitized diagnostic technology. The center includes a full suite of imaging capabilities featuring all-new equipment in the more than

20,000-square-foot space. All four innovative wide-bore MRI systems will have new Siemens technology to allow for faster scanning times. Additional services include a new digital PET/CT scanner and CT scanners offering faster scanning times and lower doses of isotope. This center is focused on patient comfort and convenience including on-site parking and evening and weekend hours. McLaren and MSU Health Care are also working to expand programs to train the next generation of physicians and in diagnostic imaging services.

“This project is a result of many years of collaboration,” said Seth Ciabotti, CEO, MSU Health Care. “Together, MSU Health Care and McLaren will combine the latest imaging technology with the clinical and research expertise of talented providers, technologists, and researchers. We will provide quicker and more accurate diagnosis, shorter wait times, and research, to meet the growing

need in our community.”

When McLaren announced the new health care campus and expanded partnerships with Michigan State University in 2017, it was the beginning of reshaping the University Health Park (formerly known as the University Corporate Research Park), part of the MSU Innovation Network.

“We are thrilled to see additional facilities being developed to support the mission of the University Health Park,” said David Washburn, executive director, Michigan State University Foundation. “This very ground and surrounding area anchored by McLaren will become a premier destination for medical research and education and will be a beacon for medical innovation.”

The building will be owned by Pat Gillespie, Tom and Lupe Izzo, and Steve Wickens.

Courtesy Photo:McLaren

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