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ST. JOHNS — “Nobody wants to replace a mailbox with it’s 20 degrees out,” said Joe Pulver, director of Clinton County Road Commission. That is the idea behind “Shake Your Mailbox Day,” Oct. 23. It’s a joint effort on the part of the road commission and the U.S. Postal Service. The day is an effort to get people involved in proactive maintenance. Residence need to prepare their mailboxes for winter by tightening screws and ensuring the post and receptacle are secure enough to withstand large amounts of snow. If the mailbox moves when shaken, it is likely the box and/or the post may not withstand normal snow removal operations, according to Pulver. Basic mailbox maintenance should include the following: • Tighten screws
• Tighten screws • Ensure post is secure • Replace loose hinges on mailbox door • Repaint or replace a mailbox that may have rusted, exposing dangerous, sharp edges • Replace or add reflective house numbers
• Repair or replace a loose post • Replace loose hinges on a mailbox door. • Repaint or replace a mailbox that may have rusted, exposing dangerous edges • Replace or add reflective house numPhoto by Sue Lounds bers to allow emergency responders to more easily find your home. Joe Pulver, director of Clinton County Road Commission, gives the mailbox a See Shake/page 3 good, aggressive shake and a thorough inspection.
Bath Twp. to hold hearing on 2011 budget Oct. 18 By KEN PALMER kpalmer@lsj.com
BATH TWP. — The Bath Township Board on Monday will hear public input on a proposed $3.6-million budget that essentially holds the line on spending. “It’s pretty much status quo,” township Supervisor Tom Schneider said. “People aren’t spending a lot of money, so we’re not spending a lot of money,” The proposed 2011 budget provides for a 1 percent pay hike for township staff but holds spending to about the same level as the 2010 budget, officials said. The township was able to reduce the potential increase
in health care costs by changing providers, Superintendent Troy Feltman said. It also benefited by taking bids for property and liability insurance, he said. Officials have begun to talk about how to manage the township’s fund balance, which now stands at about 67 percent of the general fund. On the recommendation of Treasurer Jeff Garrity, the board two weeks ago adopted a policy that it maintain a fund balance of at least 25 percent. The logical next step would be to set a maximum limit on the fund balance, Garrity said. “We’ve never had a fund balance policy, and we’ll refine
that policy over time,” he said. “We’re trying to be a little more sophisticated in financial management.” Feltman said it makes sense to link some of those monies to specific projects while maintaining a reasonable fund balance. “There is a significant amount of deferred maintenance that could eat up that fund balance in a hurry,” he said. “There will be significant dollars we’ll have to put back into the sewer system and roads,” The board on Monday is expected to receive capital improvement recommendations from the Planning Commission, he said.
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apple pie fundraiser The Bath Band Boosters and Bath band students are holding their apple pie sale through Oct. 22. Proceeds will go toward various band activities including the instrument fund, music camp scholarships, and the band trips. Pies are available for a donation of $7.50 each. They are a double crust pie, individually bagged and boxed and can be baked that day or frozen for future use (instructions included). Orders, with payment, are due Friday, Oct. 22. Turn in orders to any band student, Bath Band Boosters officer, band director Mr. Vetter, or the high school and middle school offices. (Make checks payable to Bath Band Boosters.) Pies will be available for pickup on Nov. 6 between 10:30 a.m. and noon at the middle school cafeteria.
College planning workshop set for Oct. 19 A free seminar titled College Planning 101 Workshop for Parents and Students will be held at the Bath Middle School auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is hosted by Bath and DeWitt High Schools. No registration is required. The workshop is open to all parents of high school students. The workshop will help families understand and successfully manage the college planning processes, so they can confidently find, be admitted to, and afford one or more “good fit” colleges. Each attending family will receive a College Planning 101 Workshop Guide. The presenter, Frank Bernier, Ph.D. has over 30 years of experience as a high scholl college advisor, and as a college and medical school Director of Admissions and Financial Aid.
DeWitt Twp Fire to hold open house Oct. 26 The DeWitt Township Fire Department hosts a Fire Prevention and Educational Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Herbison Road Fire Station,
1445 W. Herbison Road. Participants will be able to extinguish fires with a fire extinguisher, learn the types of knots firefighters use, learn about smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, practice ways to exit the home in case of fire and the children will be able to obtain a Junior Fire Fighter dog tag and certificate.
DeWitt Band Boosters begin apple pie sale Members of the DeWitt high School Marching Band are having their 11th annual apple pie fundraiser through Nov. 1. Ready-tobake pies will be available for pick up on Friday, Nov. 12, at DeWitt High School. Students will also be making the pies under controlled, sanitary conditions on the day of pick up and delivery. The students are being assisted by the DeWitt Band Boosters. Pies are $10 each and prepaid orders are being taken through Nov. 1. Persons interested in purchasing pies may do so by contacting any DeWitt High School band student. Order forms will also be available in K-8th grade school flyers, or orders can be placed online at www.dewittband.org. For more information, send an e-mail to fundraising@dewittband.org
Junior Panthers to hold food drive Oct. 23 The DeWitt Junior Panthers will be holding a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Junior Panther field across from DeWitt Junior High School. Please bring non-perishable food and toiletry items to help fill the Amy’s Catering vans and support our local food pantries.
DYBSA plans annual meeting on Nov. 10 The DeWitt Youth Baseball and Softball Association (DYBSA) holds its annual meeting on Nov. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Herbison Woods media center/library. A primary purpose of the annual meeting is to elect officers to next year’s DYBSA Board. Six positions on the Board will be
filled. Board members serve twoyear terms. DYBSA members present at the meeting are eligible to vote for Board nominees. Nominations for the Board elections are necessary before Nov. 6. Please send nominations to DYBSA@DYBSA.org. Also, visit the DYBSA website (www.DYBSA.org) for more information about the agenda for the annual meeting.
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6 to 8 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to register. For more information contact DTBA President Don Iacobellis at (517) 668-1028 or iacobellisn@aol.com, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/dtba.
Blood drive to take place on Oct. 29 The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for Friday, Oct. 29, at DeWitt High School, 3100 W. Clark Road, DeWitt, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. For information on a blood drive in any of the 65 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrossmichigan.org.
The Bath United Methodist Church holds a euchre tournament on Saturday, Oct. 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 to cover snacks and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Bath/Gunnisonville mission trip. The church is located at 13777 Main Street in Bath with parking off of Webster Road across from BHS Renaissance the elementary school. For more i to meet on Oct. 26 nformation, call Sue Boyer at (517) The Bath High School Renais641-4152. sance program meets on the fourth of every month at 5 p.m. Cheer boosters accepting Tuesday in the Bath High School office conference room. The next meeting is Market Day orders The DeWitt Cheer Boosters scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26. Meetings typically last one hour. group is once again taking Market Everyone is welcome to attend. Day food orders. Market Day supplies competitively priced, res- Babysitting safety class taurant quality food which the Boosters earn profits from each scheduled for Nov. 6 purchase to help support the DeThe Lansing Area Safety Council Witt High School competitive cheer is holding a babysitter safety trainsquads. This month’s special is ing course on Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. “Dessert Bonus Days.” The more to noon at the Looking Glass Fire desserts that are purchased, the Department, 7720 W. Grand River more the Boosters earn Ave., Grand Ledge. The deadline for orders is The class is to teach children Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 11 p.m. with ages 11 to 15 to be responsible pick up scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. babysitters and also consider their 26, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. own safety. The cost of the course Orders may be placed online at is $5. Class size is limited. www.marketday.com. Market Day For more information or to regaccepts EBT, credit card, check or ister, call (517) 394-4614 or go to cash. www.safetycouncil.org. For more information, please call Heather Zuke at (517) American Legion schedules 668-8918.
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Girls basketball tryouts to take place Oct. 19 The DeWitt Travel Basketball Association (DTBA) will be holding tryouts for seventh and eighth grade girls on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at DeWitt Jr. High School from
Bath American Legion Auxiliary holds its 12th annual fall craft show on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bath American Legion Post 412, 5480 Clark Road. For more information, contact Theresa Micheaux at (517) 256-3361.
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Letters to the editor Clinton County, like the rest of the state is at a crossroads. It is important now more than ever to elect the best possible individuals to represent our needs inorder to ensure that our county will continue to thrive. For that reason I encourage people to re-elect County Commissioner Adam Stacey. I have known Adam for several years and have found him to be very thoughtful and man of integrity. Adam is exactly the type of person we need working for us. On Nov. 2 vote to re-elect Adam Stacey. Brian Began DeWitt
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Letters to the editor Howe will be a voice of the people Marie Howe will be a voice for the people of Bath and Victor Townships when she wins the 7th District Clinton County Commissioner’s seat this November. It was remarkably refreshing to learn that she will donate her commissioner’s salary to those in need in our local communities. This tells me that she is not running for the paycheck, or to obtain and use the seat as a political stepping stone. It tells me she cares about the people of Bath and Victor townships. Marie is hard working, involved in her community, and visible in her community. She is strong and ready to commit her energies to help facilitate positive growth and evolution in our township(s). Thank you, Marie. Paula Clark East Lansing
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DeWITT — The fifth annual celebration of the National Friends of the Libraries Week takes place from Oct. 17-23. During this week the DeWitt District Library wants to encourage patrons to take time to learn more about the role the Friends of the DeWitt District Library (FODDL) play in making DeWitt Library an amazing part of our community. The Friends of the DeWitt Library was established in 2006 and is a non-profit association supporting and enhancing the goals of the DeWitt Library. Currently the Friends of the DeWitt Library has approximately 300 members who provide library support. “I joined the FODDL because I love the library and want to do my part to ensure it does well. A successful library will only enhance the community of DeWitt; not only for prospective home buyers, but for those of us who live here,” said Friends member Lysne Tait. Other officers of the Friends include: Vanessa Baird (vice president), Lael Lineberry (secretary), Kris Kroll (treasurer), with Sue Cassidy, Elda Keaton, Jenny Hoover, Dawn Kelly, Debra Lauermann, and Lysne Tait serving as members at large.
The Friends of the DeWitt District Library have been actively supporting the DeWitt Library through various fund raising and promotions. Recent Friends projects include the Fall Book Sale which brought in over $1,400 in sales and a September-is-Library-Card-Sign-up-Month drawing which awarded Janan Snyder, a new DeWitt District Library card holder, and her guest tickets to the MSU Homecoming game. Currently the Friends are hosting an auction of a oneweek vacation at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa in Sedona Ariz. Bidding is open to the public. Information on this auction and instruction on how to bid can be found on the Friends website www.dewittlibraryfriends.org or by liking the Friends of the DeWitt Public Library Facebook page. “We are very grateful to The Friends of the DeWitt District Library. They are vital to the library’s success. Through the Friends financial support, the library is able to provide additional programming and services which might not be possible on a limited budget,” states library director Jennifer Balcom. Persons interested in joining the Friends group can stop by the library and receive an application. — From the DeWitt District Library
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Burnout sends man to jail By KEN PALMER kpalmer@lsj.com
BATH TWP. — A DeWitt man ended up in jail after smoking his tires on Main Street. A township officer said he watched the driver spinning his tires in front of Jo’s Diner, sending smoke seven to 10 feet high, police reports said. The driver, 26, was arrested for drunken driving after the Oct. 9 burn out.
Wallet, credit cards stolen A township man thought he’d misplaced his wallet, only to discover that it had been stolen from the console of his vehicle. The victim, 45, who lives on High Street, called police on Oct. 6 after being notified that his credit cards were being used for suspicious purchases, police reports said. The man said he left the wallet in the console of his vehicle on Oct. 3. Police said fraudulent charges were made with the cards before they were cancelled.
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An officer responded to the Bengal Wildlife Center on Drumheller Road after a caller reported that a man and a woman were fighting and that the man had sped off in a car, nearly hitting the woman, a police report said. Another officer headed out to intercept the man, who was reportedly en route to an address in Meridian Twp, but didn’t find him. Police eventually located the man, 29, at the Meridian address. He told officers that he and his live-in girlfriend, 26, were arguing when she slapped him across his face and vowed to bring her uncles into the dispute, The man said he left the scene because he feared a fight would ensue. He said his girlfriend and her uncles tried to block his path as he headed down the driveway and that he swerved to avoid them. The case was being reviewed by the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office.
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What causes cataracts? The most common type of cataract is related to normal aging changes of the eye. Other causes of cataracts may be related to family history, medical problems such as diabetes, medications (i.e. steroids), eye trauma, previous eye surgery or long term unprotected exposure to sunlight. Cataracts typically progress slowly over many years in
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adults older than age 50. However, this may vary between individuals and even between the two eyes. It is not
DeWitt Township Police were investigating the theft of a copper grounding plate from the cellular tower on Business U.S. 127. A company representative who showed up to do maintenance at the tower discovered that the copper plate had been cut from the base of the tower, police reports said. The worker reported the theft on Oct. 8 Fight nearly turns violent but said he couldn’t determine when it ocTownship police were called to investi- curred. The man said he’s reported several gate a domestic dispute at a wedding recep- similar incidents in Eaton County. tion on Oct. 10. Someone smashed the rear window of a vehicle parked at the Crossing Place apartment complex, township police said. The victim, 20, said he parked his car in the lot on Oct. 7 and returned Oct. 8 to find the window broken. The damage appeared to have been made by a rock or a ball of some type, police said.
possible to predictexactly when or how quickly cataracts will progress.
How is a cataract treated? Surgery is the only way a cataract can be removed. No medications, dietary supplements or exercises prevent or cure cataracts. Cataract extraction and insertion of an intraocular lens implant is recommended when visual symptoms interfere with daily activities, there is a desire to improve visual function or the cataract causes other diseases like glaucoma or prevents examination and treatment of pre-existing ocular conditions such as diabetic retinopathy.
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DeWitt is a wonderful community Have you noticed? We live in a marvelous community. I have known this for quite some time. I would like to share some observations that reinforce this belief. It starts with the nightly walks I take with my wife’s two “Doodles”. Just an aside, I firmly believe that Lola and Wheeze share but one neuron. These golden doodle/ doodles (one part golden, two parts poodle) are very cute but NOT bright. They immensely enjoy our nightly five-mile walks through various subdivisions. Although alert and attentive, they are both very needy. So long as I keep moving, they’re well behaved. When I stop to talk (go figure - me talk) I become a tangled mess. The important point I wish to make here is that the streets are clean and well lit. We are safe. This is the direct result of the work done by the employees of our city and township. Pride in our community is apparent at every turn. The
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countless number of yard signs displaying the names of team members and their activity of choice are everywhere. This time of year you see marching band, football, cross country, cheerleading and swimming signs. There will be a new batch come next semester. On the veterinary side, to date, I have yet to see a K-9 obedience or fly ball sign, but I’m certain I’ll see one in a pet’s yard some time soon. Decorations celebrating the harvest season are scattered throughout downtown, city hall, and the township offices. In the neighborhoods you see Halloween paraphernalia including, skeletons, ghastly figures, ghosts, and various freaky animals. Thus far,
“Black Cat” silhouettes seem to be the doodles favorites. I think they’ll become quite anxious once the sounds of the season come through open windows. As Christmas approaches, on Herbison Road, I hope we once again see the “manger” setting complete with real people who wave to those driving by. Thanks to the efforts of those who supervise our roadways, debris and litter are nearly nonexistent. Drainage ditches are open and clear of clutter. Rarely will you find a sidewalk that is in need of repair. When we walk after dark, one of the doodles sports a “Safe-T-Tag”. This $6 flashing strobe, attached to her collar, helps drivers recognize there is a pooch walking along side the road. Police officers wave as they pass us by. Their presence keeps vandalism to a minimum. On occasion I have seen someone getting somewhere a little faster than the law per-
mits (frequently they suffer the consequences). For the most, people in our community respect the law. Should I have a question concerning a local activity sponsored by our city or township, I call the respective office. I always get prompt and courteous service. Likely, this is because they are happy knowing their efforts are appreciated. Writing this article, I am not looking for special favors. Rather, I just want to say, “Thank you”, to all our city and township employees for the work they do. OK, if you want to skip giving me a parking ticket, I won’t turn you down. For more information about this and other pet health concerns, contact an expert, your veterinarian. Dr. Stephen R. Thimmig leads an incredible Health Care Team at the Zeeb Pet Health Center and Three Shears for Pets; visit them on the Web at www.pethealth.net.
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LANSING — The 631st Troop Command located in Lansing conducted a battalion change of command ceremony on Oct. 2 at the Joint Forces Reserve Center in Lansing. Lt. Col. Rhoda Daniel, outgoing commander, passed the battalion colors to incoming commander, Lt. Col. Jefferey Connell. In attendance at the ceremony were Brig. Gen. Michael Nevin, Brig. Gen. Michael Stone, Col. James Bartolacci, Col. Daniel Leatherman, Col. Walter Wingard and State Command Sgt. Maj. Delbert Husband. Incoming commander Connell, was previously the Military Support Deputy
Director in Lansing. Connell resides in DeWitt with his wife Tammi. The change of command ceremony is one of the Army’s most significant ceremonies. The passing of the battalion colors from the outgoing commander through the brigade commander to the incoming commander symbolizes a passing of trust and confidence, as well as a charge of responsibility from the former commander to the new commander. The return of the colors to the Command Sergeant Major symbolizes the bond between the commissioned and non-commissioned leaders. — From the Michigan National Guard
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THE BOOK OF MORMON FESTIVAL
A little more than 180 years ago a book was published in the United States that has perhaps become the most widely read and distributed book ever published in America. You probably might not guess that this book was the “Book of Mormon.”
and blessings of the Bible speak a universal language that ministers to all Christians. In like manor the Book of Mormon came to the world through the avenue of the Restoration Movement led by Joseph Smith, Jr. There are spiritual insights and blessings that come to all Christians who prayerfully read the testimony contained in the Book of Mormon.
Contrary to many popular assumptions, the Book of Mormon is not a book about Mormons or about the Mormon Churches. Instead, it is a book about a specific set of covenants that God has made with mankind. Because it, like the Bible, is the story of a people’s journey with God, the spiritual truths found in it are universal and touch both sinner and saint with the warmth of God’s Holy Spirit and an even greater understanding about how we can become effective citizens in God’s Kingdom.
Non-Christians have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in the Bible. But those who have entered the discipline of reading the Bible testify that a wonderful spirit of confirmation resonates in their hearts bringing them to the same conviction that fell upon Simon Peter – that Jesus is truly the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of the Living God.
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A rare opportunity presents itself to residents in this local area. Everyone is invited to attend Saturday, October 23, to hear presentations about this remarkable book. Speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be sharing their understandings and appreciations of the Book. It is truly uncommon to hear about the Book of Mormon itself, without the overlay of church organizations appealing for converts. But on this day, all speakers from whatever fellowship they belong will only be sharing their common view of the Book of Mormon. This is the time and place to satisfy your curiosity about the most famous book in America, the Book of Mormon. In the name of Jesus Christ, we invite all to come and see.
The Book of Mormon Festival - Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM At the DeWitt Charter Township Community Center, 16101 Brook RD, Lansing, MI 48906
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Although the Bible came to mankind through the avenue of the Catholic Church, many denominations accept the Bible as the Word of God. The scriptural insights
Christians, not acquainted with the Book of Mormon, have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in its pages. But those who enter the discipline of reading the Book of Mormon for themselves (millions)
testify that a powerful spirit of confirmation descends upon their hearts to bring an additional witness that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God, and that he is sent by his Heavenly Father to be the Savior of all mankind.
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Russian nurse. He married her and brought her with him back to Vermont. His patrician family was not impressed with a woman they considered a Russian peasant. Anna was not happy there because “she could not see the sky,” so they began
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farming in Montana. Anna was well suited to the hard work, but Ben suffered from his war wounds. Regularly his wife had to put hot poultices on his legs as pieces of shrapnel worked their way painfully to the skin surface. His pain made them so interdependent. At college, Ellen met Gil Borden. He was studying architecture while he lived at home. While they were dating, Ellen became aware of the many differences be-
tween their parents. She invited Gil to the farm in June. As a city boy coming to a stark, lonely farm, he was shocked. Although he did not criticize, Ellen then realized how different their lives were and began to see her beloved country in a new and more critical manner. In the year and a half covered by the novel, Ellen does a lot of growing up. She learns to understand her See
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Mildred Walker wrote the novel, “Winter Wheat” in 1944. Many novels from this era have little interest for today’s reader, but Ellen Webb has relevance today. Ellen has grown up a dryland wheat farm in Montana. She is ready to go to Minneapolis to begin college. The life of her parents is a story of their own. Her father, Ben, was wounded in Russia on Armistice Day at the end of World War I. Anna, her mother, was his
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College news From Bath: Taylor Hunnicutt, Dawn Woll Baker College of Owosso has announced From DeWitt: Karie Robbins the Dean’s List for the summer quarter From Laingsburg: Katrina Bishop, Jef2010. These are full-time students who have frey Cody, Benjamin Evans, Hannah Kline, earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Jamie Nixon. From Bath: Theresa Adams From Laingsburg: Catherine KnickerBaker College of Owosso has announced bocker the President’s List for the summer quarter of 2010. These are full time students who Students named to the part-time Dean’s have earned a 4.0 grade point average. List at Baker College of Owosso include: From DeWitt: Jessica Fullermurphy
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Zumba and Yoga Sculpt, Most Holy Trinity Activity Center, 11159 Kent St., Fowler, meets 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A fun-filled hour of happy exercising. Everyone welcome. Yoga/sculpt at 6 p.m. and after Zumba, bring exercise mat. Info: (989) 593-3245, www.zumba.com. Cost: $3 walk-in. Zumba Gold and Toning, Ladies Fitness For Every Woman, 13060 S US Highway 27 # B2, Dewitt, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Info: 669-9200. Cost: $36 for six sessions (one night a week) or $67 for two nights a week.
CLUBS AND MEETINGS DeWitt Lions [Breakfast] Club, Prairie Creek Golf Course, 800 E. Webb Drive, DeWitt, 7-8 a.m. first and third Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Contact Jim Dunn 669-9216 or Tom Doyle 669-8164 or e-mail LionJimD@aol.com for more information. Info: 669-9216. Greater Lansing Network Against War and Injustice Planning Meeting, Central United Methodist Church, second floor conference room, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18. Monthly planning meeting. Public welcome. Info: 410-1243, www.glnawi.org. Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club, Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, 9:30-11:20 a.m. Thursdays. Ladies Silver Blades figure skate weekly for fun and exercise. Adult women of any skill level are welcome. Info: 655-4164. Road Riders for Jesus, Dunham’s Sports, 1945 S. Scott Road, St. Johns, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting every second Tuesday of the month. Weekly dinner rides 6 p.m. every first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays. A non-denominational motorcycle riding group and ministry. Owners of all brand of motorcycles and non-motorcyclists are welcome. Info: 930-0338, www.roadridersforjesus.org.
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Bath Bands Apple Pie Sale, Bath High School, 6175 Clark Road, Bath, Oct. 17. Order through Oct. 22 for pickup Nov. 6. Double-crusted apple pies for sale to raise money for various band activities. Info: 641-6724. MSU Crew Club Rent-aRower, Lansing, Lansing, Oct. 3, 23 and 24. Help support the men’s and women’s crew club by hiring their athletes to do general labor around your home. Minimum of two rowers per job at $10 per hour per rower for a four hour minimum, for a minimum total of $80. E-mail or phone work requests to Trisha Hash at hashtris@msu.edu or (734) 478-9186, or Todd Kruse at krusetod@msu.edu or (734) 476-2901. Cost: $80 minimum. Treasures to Grow Preschool and Ladies Fitness for Every Woman fundraiser, Bob Evans Restaurant, 13101 S. U.S. Highway 27, DeWitt, Oct. 18-19. Present a flier available at Ladies Fitness. 15 percent of sales will benefit these organizations. Info: 669-9961.
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Duplicate Bridge, Bridge Center, 325 N. Clippert St., Lansing, open pairs 7 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays; 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Info: 351-7007. Cost: $5 game fee.
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Fall Nine-hole, Two-Person Scrambles, Hawk Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Road, Bath, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit the website for more information. Info: 641-4295, hawkhollow.com/golf. Fall Nine-hole, Two-Person Scrambles, Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit the website for more information. Info: hawkhollow.com/golf. Sunday Four-Person Scrambles, Hawk Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Road, Bath, Sundays through October. Win free golf and merchandise plus cash in the optional skins game. Call to register. Info: 641-4570, ext. 3, hawkhollow.com/golf. Cost: $40 per player. Sunday Four-Person Scrambles, Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath, Sundays through October. Visit the website for more information. Info: hawkhollow.com/golf.
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Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this afternoon knitting group. Signup is not required. Info: 669-3156, www.dewittlibrary.org. "
Dr. Aajay Shah Friends and Family CPR classes, Mid-Michigan Heart Group, 2134 Hampton Place, Okemos, call for times and classes, ongoing. Classes Teen Gaming, DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Road, held Mondays through Thursdays 11 DeWitt , 4-6 p.m. Oct. 18. Wii a.m. and 5:30 pm. Call to register. games, board games, snacks, and Info: 347-3000. Cost: $25. a quarterly drawing. Info: 669-3156, www.dewittlibrary.org. " HOLIDAY Fall fun, Andy T’s Farm Market, MUSEUMS 3131 S. US Highway 27, St. Johns, Museum Exhibits, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in October. Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum, 106 Pumpkins, you-pick or already Maple St., St. Johns, 1-4 p.m. gathered, gourds, Indian corn, Sundays, 2-7 p.m. Wednesdays or apples, wagon rides, petting farm, by appointment. Visit an 1800s six-acre corn maze, and more. Info: Historic Home Museum, 1860s (989) 224-7674, www.andyts.com. General Store Exhibit and Carriage Fall fun at the cider mill, House Museum featuring Uncle John’s Cider Mill, 8614 N. U.S. agricultural and industrial exhibits. Highway 127, St. Johns, open every Info: (989) 224-2894, day. Inflatables, corn maze, fruit www.pgsmuseum.com. fling, kids corral, gem stone mining, nature trail, pumpkin patch, straw MUSIC bale maze, train and wagon rides, INSTRUMENTAL cider and doughnuts, concessions, gift shop, bakery, winery and more. Music Jam, Bath Community Info: 989-224-3686, Center, 5959 Park Lake Road, www.ujcidermill.com. Bath, 6:30-9 p.m. third Wednesday of every month. Bring your own Fall fun on the farm, Peacock instrument to partake in the Road Tree Farm, 11854 Peacock entertainment, or simply plan to Road, Laingsburg, 10 a.m. until join in for a night of listening fun. dark weekends through October. Info: 641-6728 ext. 131. " Wagon rides, pig racing, hay stacks, cowboy games and more. Picnic RACES areas and concessions available. Halloween 5K for JA, Hawk Call or see web site for more Island Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh, details. Info: 651-9193, Lansing, 9 a.m.- noon Oct. 23. This www.peacockroadtreefarm.com. event is part of the Playmaker’s Terror on 27, Terror on 27, Race Series. Money raised will Intersection of US 127 and M-57, provide work readiness, Ashley, from dark until 11 p.m. Oct. entrepreneurship, and financial 1-2, from dark to midnight Friday literacy programs in tri-county and Saturday nights and from dark schools. Info: 371-5437, until 10 p.m. Sunday nights Oct. www.jamidmichigan.org/Events/58-31. From dark until 11 p.m. k.html. Cost: before Oct. 15: adults Oct. 1-2, from dark to midnight $30, children $15, families $60; Friday and Saturday nights and after Oct. 15: adults $33, children from dark until 10 p.m. Sunday $18, families $70. nights Oct. 8-Oct. 31. Two on-site attractions including the new “Kill SENIORS Zone Paintball Shoot”. Call or see Bingo, Bath Senior Center, 14480 web site for more details. Info: Webster Road, Bath, 1 p.m. Fridays. (989) 875-3271, Cash prizes. Info: 641-6728 ext. 126. www.terroron27.com. Cost: $6 per Cost: 25 cents a card. attraction, $10 for both. Chair Exercises, Bath Senior Center, 14480 Webster Road, Bath, LIBRARIES 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Info: 641-6728 Creative Crafts, DeWitt District ext. 126. " Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt , 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. DeWitt Senior Nutritional Crafts for children who are 7 Lunch Program, Catholic years old or older. A different Community of St. Jude, Community craft each week. Materials and Center, 801 N. Bridge St., DeWitt, techniques are not suitable for noon Tuesdays. Bingo follows for younger children. Info: 669-3156, prizes donated by the local www.dewittlibrary.org. " businesses. Call Ginny Ramirez for reservations by Monday 669-5739. Knit-Wits, DeWitt District Library, Info: 669-8335. Cost: $3. 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt , 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
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Birthing From Within childbirth classes, ASK ME House, 1027 Seymour Ave., Lansing, E-mail: events@lsj.com 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 21-Dec. Fax: (517) 543-3677 2. Childbirth preparation. Info: Mail: 239 S. Cochran Ave. 676-1671, Charlotte, MI 48813 www.motheringourselves.com. Cost: enroll online. ANIMALS Animal Healing Course, EPO Childbirth Class, Self Realization Meditation Healing Greater Lansing Area, ongoing. Centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Expectant Parents Organization: Bath, Oct. 30-31. Learn how to Labor & Delivery and Newborn develop your love of animals into Care and Feeding Combo Series healing for them. All animals, for first-time parents are held domestic, farm and wild, will be in several Lansing/East Lansing helped with this safe and enjoyable locations. Other classes available practice. Lodging and other meals include eLearning, Breastfeeding available. Call or visit the website class, Parents Expecting Multiples, to register or for more information. Refresher Series, Teen Series and Info: 641-6201, Sibling class. Classes are held www.selfrealizationcentremichigan.org. weekday evenings and Saturdays. Cost: $225 includes vegetarian Call or go online to register. Info: lunches. 337-7365, www.epobaby.org. Cost: Call for more information. CALL FOR Irish Dance Classes, Call for coats for “Share Stoneking Irish Step-Dancing, Holt, the Warmth”, Baryames MI, 2573 Winterberry Road, Holt, Cleaners, Any of the 18 Baryames classes start Aug. 4, run through locations, 1518 W Grand River Ave, December. The class is offered to East Lansing, through Oct. 26. New children ages 5-13 and does not or like-new coats are needed for require any prior experience. This the guests of the City Rescue is an informal dance group that Mission. Coats can be dropped off performs in parades and festivals. at any of the Baryames Cleaners All proceeds benefit Capital Area locations through Oct. 26. Info: Big Brothers Big Sisters. The 485-0145, www.lcrm.org. Cost: classes are fun, laid-back and a donations accepted. way for kids of all backgrounds DeWitt Community to learn about the Irish heritage. Concert Band Looking Students can join at anytime. There for Members, DeWitt Junior is room for six more dancers. Call High School, 2957 W. Herbison 488-9915 or e-mail Road, DeWitt, 7-9 p.m. mmstoneking@yahoo.com for Wednesdays, Sept. 8-May 29. The information. Info: 488-9915. Cost: Dewitt Community Concert band is $10 per class, $5 for Big Brothers starting its 2010-2011 season and Big Sisters members. is looking for additional members. Jazzercise, DeWitt Memorial No auditions or tuition fee, just pick Building, 206 W. Washington St., up your instrument and join us in DeWitt, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, making music. Info: 485-1093. Wednesdays. Join anytime. Info: Wolfpack Bazaar, Laingsburg 256-8791, www.jazzercise.com. High School, 8008 Woodbury Road, National Safety Council Laingsburg, sale is Nov. 13. Class Defensive Driving fundraiser will be hosted by Course, Lansing Area Safety Laingsburg High School’s Class Council, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave., of 2012. Vendors of all kinds Lansing, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Course (arts, crafts, baked goods, is appropriate for business and collectibles and small businesses) industry, courts, general public, are welcome. Space rental is $30 government and municipalities, for a 10-by-8 area without table, schools and insurance discount. $40 with a table provided. Call or go online for more Electricity is available, but vendors information and to register. Info: will need their own extension 394-4614, www.safetycouncil.org. cords. To register, contact Allison Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the Morrill by phone or e-mail door . allisonmorrill@hotmail.com. Info: Transformation Hatha 651-5091 ext. 239. Yoga Classes for Every Body, Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays,
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Growth continues for credit unions Michigan credit unions continued their growth trend in the second quarter ending June 30, reporting strong net worth, lending and membership growth, despite continuing challenges in the economy. Mid-year statistics from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) highlight the secure financial condition and continued consumer support offered by the state’s credit unions. “Michigan’s credit unions are a bright spot among financial institutions in the state, despite ongoing difficulties in our economy. They are lending in their communities and supporting businesses and families,” says David Adams, president and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates. “Our industry is focused on the needs of consumers who, as credit union members, are also owners. At a time when big banks are hard-pressed to make profits, credit unions are growing by offering consumer-friendly alternatives.” Michigan has the largest proportion of credit union members among the ten most populous states, with 44 percent of residents belonging to a credit union. Since the beginning of this year, nearly 15,000 residents
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credit union members have saved a total of $12.1 million. “Credit unions continue to Saving encouraged serve the needs of their communiAdams notes that credit unions ty and members, who will always encourage saving and responsible need business and auto loans, borrowing with programs such as mortgages and savings options,” says Adams. Save to Win, in which members “Despite chronically high unmake a $25 deposit for the chance employment in Michigan, commuto win monthly cash prizes and a nity-based credit unions continue yearly grand prize of $100,000. The program helps people save to contribute to the state’s economic recovery by strengthening money instead of spending it on their financials and adding new lottery tickets, for example. To members.” date, more than 13,500 Michigan safety and soundness and higher rates offered by credit unions.
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for quality of service, overall value, problem resolution, transparency, trust, appreciating their business, Harris Interactive found clear differences between customer service, community involvement and doing Michigan banks and credit unions in customers’ satwhat’s best for the customer. “Consumers are looking isfaction, loyalty and willingness to recommend the for alternatives, seeing this as a good time to switch to institution: a financial institution they trust,” says Adams. “Credit • Sixty-seven percent of credit union members be- unions are dedicated to helping people lead more selieve their financial institution operates with their best cure financial lives as well as being safe, secure, federinterests in mind, compared to only 21 percent of bank ally-insured institutions.” customers. • Only 31 percent of bank customers would “defStudy methodology initely” recommend their financial institution to a The 2010 MCUL Consumer Study was conducted onfriend, family member or co-worker, compared to 64 line within Michigan by Harris Interactive between Aupercent of credit union members. gust 20, 2010 and August 30, 2010. • Seven out of ten Michigan credit union members The study included 828 Michigan residents age 18+, will “definitely not” switch their primary financial in419 of whom are bank customers and 409 of whom stitution in the next year, while only three out of ten are credit union members. No estimates of theoretical bank customers agree. sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is • Credit union members gave their financial inavailable. stitution more positive ratings than bank customers
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Facts about how credit unions work A credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution. It is formed to permit those in the field of membership to pool their savings, lend to one another, and own the organization where they save, borrow, and obtain related financial services. Since credit unions exist solely to serve their member-owners,customers can be assured of favorable rates on your savings investments and competitively-priced, low interest rates on your loans. Credit unions are meeting the financial needs of people all over the world. In fact, nearly 82 million people nationally belong to 9,964 credit unions, reaching over one-third of the nation’s population. It is easy and very advantageous to join a credit union today and start making use of member ownership.
Can anyone join Credit unions are for everyone, but not everyone can belong to a given credit union. The members of each credit union must share a “common bond,” such as being employed at the same workplace, belonging to the same church or fraternal organization, or living in the same neighborhood. Some credit unions serve an entire community. Others serve several employee groups.
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CASE Credit Union names president, CEO After a nation-wide search, the members of the CASE Credit Union Board of Directors have named Jeffrey S. Benson, CPA, as the credit union’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. He assumed his duties in July and replaces Terry Pearson who retired last spring. Growth and stability are key priorities for CASE Credit Union and Jeff has a proven track record of success and has the ability to implement positive change.
Benson brings with him over 21 years of leadership, management and operations experience within the credit union industry. He most recently served as Vice President of Operations with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in East Lansing, Michigan, where he played a key role in the organization’s financial performance. Benson’s philosophy begins with putting members first, always.
He strongly believes in the credit union movement and is very involved in the Lansing community. Benson’s vision for CASE Credit Union is to offer exceptional member service, innovative products and services that are easy to use and to provide members with the convenience they deserve. CASE Credit Union is the only financial institution in town that offers 7-daya-week service with four local Meijer branch locations.
Benson is also a strong advocate for employees, “our internal members,” he calls them. “By providing employees with the training and tools they need, we enrich their lives along with our members, a win-win for everyone,” Benson says. His hopes for the near future are to continue to grow and offer members the very best in financial products and provide them with excellent member service.
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s a trade association leader, I realize that one of my highest priorities is to make sure that we are helping the industry grow and expand while helping the public understand the benefits of credit unions as one means of helping with inGuest dustry growth. column That is why our Credit Union Difference Initiative By Dave Adams has been such a consistently high priority for the MCUL. In 2010, we launched the “Own your Money” campaign with an unprecedented total spend of $3.5 million, with $900,000 coming in contributions from 60 percent of our credit unions. This was matched by CUcorp and the $1.8 million was then spent in the spring on TV and radio ads that touted the “Own your Money” messages. Plans call for spending an additional $1.4 million contributed by CUcorp on ads that will promote the Sprint membership enhancement program and the Save to Win program offered by 50 of our member credit unions. Finally, in August, CUcorp funded $350,000 of radio ads that were issue advocacy ads related to Congressman Hoekstra and credit union service in Michigan.
Positive environment This messaging, along with scores of positive TV, radio and newspaper stories supported by the MCUL, has all contributed to an unprecedented positive environment for credit union growth.
In my 23 years as an association CEO, I’ve never witnessed a time where credit unions have so much opportunity for growth and public acceptance. In fact, many credit unions don’t have the net worth capacity to keep up with deposit growth opportunities. Most have plenty of lending capacity. They’re just challenged by economic conditions to remain conservative in lending. As for membership growth, larger credit unions are especially fortunate in benefitting from a new membership surge right now and even as a combined industry, we are seeing some good net growth numbers even as Michigan’s population continues to shrink. Michigan continues to lead the nation among the 10 most populous states with more than 44 percent of the population belonging to a credit union. And in 2009, Michigan credit unions saw the strongest membership growth in 5 years with a net increase of 40,000 members. This trend continued in the first half of 2010 with 15,000 net new members added.
Consumer study A recent consumer study commissioned by the MCUL can shed some light on why people are joining credit unions. Obviously, with the economic meltdown, the credit crisis and negative scrutiny by Congress and the media on banks, credit unions have benefitted. But credit unions have earned the respect as they have continued to lend and serve in extraordinary ways. The consumer study showed that while 61 percent of Michigan credit union members indicated that they have
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Very high satisfaction Some 95 percent of credit union members indicated that they were absolutely or somewhat confident in their financial institution while bank customers scored their banks at only 83 percent. When asked which of 7 positive adjectives described their primary financial institution, 30 percent of credit union members said all of the adjectives described their credit union while only 12 percent of bank customers felt the same. A final key finding was that 70 percent of credit union members said they will definitely NOT switch to another financial institution in the next year while only 31 percent of bank customers could show such support. And when asked about overall satisfaction, 85 percent of credit union members said they were very satisfied while only 57 percent of bank customers could make that claim.
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Growth: Credit unions see growth on several levels and no-fee ATM networking in order to improve the perceptions of convenience. cent approval rating compared to only 31 If the industry can do that, growth percent for bank customers. opportunities could explode in the future. And when it came to trusting the instituAlmost half of bank customers said they tion to have their best interests at heart, would be better persuaded to use a credit only 21 percent of bank customers comunion if there were more locations closer pletely trusted their bank compared to 67 to home or work and 40 percent said that percent who trust their credit union. more ATM locations would be a factor for More than 64 percent of credit union considering a credit union. members would definitely recommend So, the public’s positive perceptions of their credit union to a friend, family memcredit unions and their desire to switch ber or co-worker while only 31 percent of are both heavily impacted by convenience bank customers would do the same. issues. When asked whether they would conAs an industry, we need to address this sider a bank for their next loan/credit card by expanding our shared branching and or financial product, only 22 percent of ATM networks and by promoting these netcredit union members would consider a works in order to change the public’s perbank while 43 percent of bank customers ceptions of credit unions. would consider a credit union. Another challenge is that 45 percent of That represents a great marketing opbank customers still don’t realize that evportunity. That’s a lot of data but it speaks eryone is eligible to join a credit union. volumes about what is happening right Even 25 percent of credit union memnow. bers don’t realize that anyone can join many credit unions. So we have some Convenience as an issue work to do in communicating more about membership eligibility. The primary reason that bank customers choose their bank is convenience while Healthy lending rate low-cost service edges out convenience among credit union members’ reasons for In addition to membership growth, the choosing their credit union to do business. second quarter showed that credit unions If credit unions are to fully capture continue to lend at a healthier rate than growth opportunities, they have to banks, even though lending has slowed continue to expand shared branching somewhat for credit unions in the first Continued from previous page
half of 2010. Credit unions’ loans grew by 3.6 percent in the second quarter after a slight contraction of -1.2 percent in the first quarter. Member business loans showed the strongest growth in the second quarter with 10 percent growth, followed by used vehicle loans with almost 8 percent and credit cards with 6 percent. Even first mortgage loans showed a rebound with 3 percent growth in the quarter. These rates are all actual growth rates and not annualized figures. This loan growth compares favorably to bank lending in Michigan since lending in virtually all categories continued to decline in the first half of the year for banks.
Deposits skyrocket And in the area of deposit growth, total credit union deposits grew by 4 percent in the second quarter with the strongest growth coming in money market accounts with 6 percent followed by regular shares and share drafts at 5 percent and 4 percent respectively. Hidden in these aggregate trends is data that shows how larger credit unions are growing much faster than smaller ones. With regard to membership, credit unions with over $100 million in assets posted 5 percent growth in membership compared to .7 percent for the whole industry.
In the area of deposit growth, likewise, the largest credit unions grew deposits by almost 12 percent compared to a statewide average of 6 percent and loans grew by 5 percent compared to an industry total of just 1 percent.
Smaller credit unions Clearly, as an industry, we need to find ways to help smaller credit unions with their growth challenges if they are to survive and prosper along with larger credit unions. The answer here may be finding ways for smaller credit unions to share branding, product development and marketing messages. This is something that the MCUL will begin to explore in the fourth quarter of this year. All of the data from call reports and consumer research continues to show that credit unions in Michigan are performing well in these difficult economic times. Opportunities abound for our industry to seize more market share, grow their memberships and do more to serve the important financial needs of Michigan households. At the MCUL, we look forward to working with our industry leaders to find ways to address these challenges and opportunities in the months and years ahead. –– David Adams is President & CEO, Michigan Credit Union League
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Six ways you can find a local credit union Credit unions are for everyone, but the law places some limits on the people they may serve. A credit union’s charter defines its “field of membership,” which could be an employer, church, school, or community. Anyone working for an employer that sponsors a credit union, for example, is eligible to join that credit union. If you don’t belong, here’s how to find a credit union to join:
1. Poll your family. Does your spouse’s employer sponsor a credit union? Most credit unions allow credit union members’ families to join. Each credit union, however, may define “family” differently. At some credit unions, only members of your immediate family are eligible. At other credit unions, family may include extended family members, such as cousins, uncles, and aunts.
2. Ask your boss. Your company may sponsor a credit union, or may be a select employee group (SEG) that has access to a credit union.
Many employers offer direct deposit of payroll to your credit union.
x225 and speak to someone who can help you find a nearby credit union. Or, call the National Credit Union Administration at (800) 358-5710. You’ll hear an electronic message that includes the name and telephone number of a person at the credit union league in your state who can help you find a credit union to join.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, 31 HMOs, 132 banks, 175 domestic insurance companies, 1,300 foreign insurance companies, 1,583 investment advisors, 2,164 securi3. Quiz the neighbors. ties broker-dealers, 6,000 consumer fiSome credit unions have a “community” nance lenders, 75,000 insurance agents, field of membership, serving a region deand 120,715 securities agents. fined by geography rather than by emMichigan is the first state to coployment or some other association. Ask ordinate the regulatory efforts of the friends in the community if they know of a institutions, insurance, and seHow credit unions are monitored financial credit union you may join. curities industries under the federal FiThe National Credit Union Administranancial Services Reform Act of 1999. tion (NCUA), governed by a three-memOverseeing OFIR is Commissioner 4. Read the yellow pages. ber board appointed by the President Ken Ross. Governor Jennifer M. GranSome credit unions rarely advertise, so and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, is holm appointed Mr. Ross on February you might not know about them unless you the independent federal agency that 22, 2008. look them up. charters and supervises federal credit The Office of Financial and Insurance A yellow pages display ad may state a unions. Regulation operates under two distinct credit union’s field of membership. If not, NCUA, with the backing of the full at least you’ll know what number to call to faith and credit of the U.S. government, offices. The Office of Financial Evaluation ask about membership eligibility. operates the National Credit Union and The Office of Policy, Conduct and Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), insurConsumer Assistance. 5. Search online. ing the savings of 80 million account The position of Chief Deputy ComUse the online Michigan credit union holders in all federal credit unions and missioner for the Office of Financial finder. many state-chartered credit unions. Evaluation is currently vacant. Frances The Office of Financial and Insurance K. Wallace serves as Chief Deputy Com6. Call your state league. Regulation (OFIR) is totally responsible missioner for the Office of Policy, ConIn Michigan, you can call (800) 262-6285 for the regulation of 268 credit unions, duct and Consumer Assistance
Ten ways to be REAListic about money Want to get ahead financially? Be real about your spending habits, your bills and what things realistically cost. Here are 10 rules to live by to protect yourself: 1.) Be Real - Take a realistic approach to your spending habits, your bills and what things realistically cost. 2.) Pay Yourself First - Realize the benefit of saving money and the power of compounding. Set aside some money for savings from every paycheck. Never have any extra money? Start saving and you will. 3.) Understand Credit - Credit can be a useful tool, or it can be a trap into a downward spiral of debt. 4.) Have a Spending Plan - Create a realistic spending plan and stick to it. Monitor expenditures to reduce spending that does not fit into your personal and family goals and budget. Strive to live under your means. 5.) Use Financial Products Wisely - Develop a relationship with a reputable financial institution. The Reality is that a credit union provides financial education and can save you money. Learn how to use checking accounts and ATM’s wisely. Avoid overdraft fees, check cashing stores and payday lenders. 6.) Review Your Accounts and Statements - Look for
errors and fraud. Look at your statements and your bills as soon as you receive them. Keep track of your balances, your limits and due dates to avoid overdraft fees, over limit fees and late fees. 7.) Be a Smart Consumer - Plan, save, research and comparison shop for large purchases. Include maintenance costs in your budget. Resist impulse buying and advertising hooks; use coupons and wait for specials. 8.) Buy a REAListic Car - Research and shop around for a quality vehicle that fits your budget. Don’t buy on emotion. Be sure to budget for insurance and repairs. Review the “Consumers Report” annual auto issue or auto websites before buying. Shop and compare auto loan rates to save on finance charges. 9.) Save for Retirement - In safe investments for your future. Small amounts invested early and often will grow substantially. Ask about all costs and compare fees for investment accounts. 10.) Set Financial Goals - Set and stick to realistic financial goals. Include short term and long term goals to guide your spending and saving. Evaluate and adjust goals periodically to keep them realistic.
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s our nation climbs out of its worst economic slump in 60 years, many Americans are returning to the rock-solid principles of disciplined saving, prudent investment and a well-informed trust in their money managers. A renewed understanding also exists that small business, more than Wall Street and the large companies it serves, is the primary engine of jobs and prosperity. It should be little surprise, then, that credit unions have emerged from the financial wreckage of the last two years bruised but stronger, certainly wiser and more relevant to the average consumer than ever before. Though the future looks bright, it would be a disservice to credit union members and the American public to minimize the industry’s missteps or to fail to explain what we are doing to correct them. The bitter fact is that, to preserve capital and confidence, the National Credit Union Administration has recently taken under conservatorship three corporate credit unions, the larger institutions that supply back-office financial and administrative services to local credit unions. These moves were similar to steps taken against two other “corporates” that did not meet our standards for financial viability in 2008.
What went wrong? By now the story is all too familiar: Mortgage brokers made dubious loans that led to waves of foreclosures. Rating agencies handed out AAA ratings for mortgage-backed securities that are now “toxic assets.” When the mortgage bubble burst in 2007 and 2008, the fallout caused an extraordinary decline in the global economy. It also exposed some of our largest corporate credit unions to extreme shock since they, too, had invested heavily in mortgage-backed securities. When the market for these bonds collapsed, the losses pushed a handful of corporates toward insolvency, requiring swift action on our part to prevent a systemic collapse. To stabilize the system, NCUA guaranteed shares at all the corporates. Let me be clear: This is not a government bailout. Not one dime of taxpayer money will be spent to cover losses. One
laudable aspect of the credit union system is that it takes care of its own. And now the vast majority of well-run and financially stable credit Debbie Matz unions will repay their guarantees through special assessments. People will see no changes at their credit unions. NCUA has acted to ensure their credit union service is not disrupted in any way. That is an explanation, not an excuse. To be sure, credit unions were not the only financial institutions to be whipsawed by a plunging economy and suddenly worthless securities. But it should not have happened, and NCUA is committed to making sure it does not happen again. We have just announced a regulatory framework, developed in consultation with the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve, that will require higher capital levels at corporates and place greater controls on their risk-taking, while strengthening oversight, governance and transparency. For example, the new rules prohibit a corporate credit union from accepting funds from a single source exceeding 10 percent of its assets and from concentrating too much risk in a single type of asset.
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Encouraging signs Last quarter, U.S. credit union membership swelled to more than 90 million. Assets, shares, loans and net worth all grew, albeit slightly. Shares grew six times faster than loans. Investments rose by 5 percent. The credit union aggregate net worth ratio held steady at 9.9 percent, which means credit unions hold more than $80 billion in capital. More than 95 percent of federally insured credit unions exceed the statutory definition of “well capitalized.” These numbers are not record-setting. Just as important, during a time when millions of Americans saw their life savings wiped out as the stock market cratered, not one member lost a dime of the money they
kept in federally insured credit unions, all of which guarantee deposits up to $250,000 in the same way the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insures bank deposits. None of this is to suggest that we see nothing but blue skies ahead. Many parts of the country continue to face high unemployment, declining real estate values and struggling businesses. Today’s credit unions arebetter capitalized, more diversely invested, more competitive and more closely monitored. Across the U.S., the nearly 8,000 federally insured credit unions help families establish a credit record, improve their financial skills, advance their education and strengthen their security by giving access to basic products and services. And they ensure entrepreneurs’ access to the capital they need to expand and hire new workers. –– Debbie Matz is the chair of the NCUA
Postal CU employees donate to Army medical center The employees of the Lansing Postal Community Credit Union recently donated goods to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC in support of disabled women Veterans. LPCCU employees participated in dress-down days during the months of August and September and made donations to purchase the items for the Veterans. Mike Smith, an LPCCU
member and VFW member in Charlotte, Michigan, picked up the items which will be sent to the Medical Center via the United States Postal Service. The credit Union also has a poster in its lobby with pictures honoring some of the credit unions current and past Veterans. The credit union thanks all of our service men and women for their service to our country.
Small asset credit unions offer big services Gabriels Community Credit Union known for care of customers Gabriels Community Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of people in the greater Lansing area for over 50 years. In a time when many credit unions have merged into large state and national financial organizations, Gabriels has maintained a philosophy to serve members on a local level. Gabriels has remained steadfast to its original mission: “To provide low cost financial services to our members in a prompt and personal manner.” Our members come first and our goal is to serve each and every member with personalized attention. “Gabriels Credit Union came through for us in a big way. Right after we opened our business, we had a lot of high interest credit card debt. The Gabriels team helped us consolidate that debt into a low interest line of credit. We will always appreciate that, ” said Alexander and Linda Beal, owners of
Innova Salon and Day Spa. Often, there are misconceptions with small credit unions, such as our ability to serve all consumers in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties from one location at 1901 E. Michigan Avenue. However, the reality is that we help members not only at our main branch but through shared branching and with numerous electronic services that include an ATM network of 28,000 machines worldwide. The National Credit Union Administration defines a Small Asset Sized credit union as one with is 25 million or under in assets. Size doesn’t always matter. Although Gabriels Community Credit Union is small, it still offers the same services that the big financial institutions offer including: ATMs and Debit cards; Visa cards; savings and loan programs with competitive rates and dividends; CD’s; checking and Gift Cards. Dave Muylle, a local contractor said, “I use Gabriels for much of my financial needs. It is a direct way to support local business. The same money that Lansing members put into savings at Gabriels gets loaned to local citizens and businesses.” The theme chosen for this year’s Credit Union Difference campaign is: Local. Trust-
ed. Serving YOU. Those words exemplify the very definition of credit unions… .especially small asset sized credit unions. “I’ve been a member of Gabriel’s Community Credit Union for 25 years and have found the staff to be consistently
Local credit unions donate to Sparrow’s Children Center The Sparrow Foundation recently received a $15,000 donation from the Lansing Chapter of Credit Unions to benefit the Sparrow Children’s Center. The gift will be used to recruit and retain pediatric surgeons to the mid-Michigan region. The donation came from proceeds from the chapter’s annual summer golf outing. It will be matched one-for-one by the Sparrow Foundation. The gift will be placed in the Pediatric Surgery Endowment. “We are very excited about this donation,” said Sparrow Foundation President Mike Wall. “We will put the money to very good use so that your child will not have to leave this
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BATH — The Fighting Bees bested Potterville 19-7 in Bath’s homecoming celebration Oct. 8. The win gives the Bees a 4-3 season record, their best showing since the 2000 team won seven games in the regular season. This season the Bees have several seniors who came up as sophomores. “These kids didn’t quit, literally and figuratively,” Bath coach Chris Rypstra said. “All of those kids that started as sophomores and took their lumps are still around and are making the big plays for us.” One of those sophomores, Chris Fry made the play of the game against Potterville. “It was quite possible one of those ‘plays of the year’ that go unnoticed, because it was not a big touchdown run or something like that,” he said. Rypstra said Potterville was making a fourth-quarter drive and they double teamed Fry at his defensive end position. Fry knocked down one would-be Viking blocker, then got past the other and forced the quarterback to make an errant throw that was picked off by Austin Townsend to end the Potterville drive. “It was a combination of him (Fry) being tough and just hustling. He took care of two guys and made a play on the quarterback, forcing him to make a bad throw,” Rypstra said. After battling through a scoreless first quarter, Bath scored on a one-yard run by Brodie Megill to take a 7-0 halftime lead. Potterville came back to tie the game at 7-7 in the third quarter before Megill scored his second touchdown of the game on a five-yard run. Bath’s final touchdown came on a on a 43-yard run by freshman running back Bryan Bell, who moved up to varsity to replace an injured Keenan Thomson. Bell rushed for 63 yards on six carries. Rypstra said Bell weighs about 125 pounds, but is a very fast, tough runner who won’t back down from anyone. Justin Gurk rushed for 44 yards on 12 carries. Megill rushed for 72 yards on 14 carries and connected on 2-of-6 passes for 53 yards. Townsend threw one pass to Tyler Garfield for 14 yards. Brandon Wahrer caught Megill’s two passes for 53 yards. Bath sophomore linebacker Mike Flegal had 12 tackles. Bath needs to win its last two games to qualify for a playoff berth. The Bees faced Pewamo-Westphalia (5-2) Oct. 15 and hosts Fulton (3-4) Oct. 22, and although both teams are down as compared to previous years, they still are formidable opponents. “The team knows they have their work cut out for them, they know both P-W and Fulton are tough teams and they are preparing to play them tough,” Rypstra said. Photo by Marc Wahrer Rypstra is hoping to have lineman Brenden Plemmons return to the lineup after an injury. Rypstra said Plemmons, who made all league honors two season ago, is a team cap- Bath lineman Brandon Brown pressures Potterville quarterback Nate Kushion tain and a leader on the offensive line. in the Bees 19-7 homecoming win over the Vikings.
Cross Country Bath @ Carson CityCrystal 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21 Girls Swimming DeWitt vs Eaton Rapids 6 p.m. Girls Swimming DeWitt vs Charlotte 6 p.m. Girls Volleyball Bath @ PewamoWestphalia 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22 Football Bath vs Fulton 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23 Girls Volleyball Bath @ Hanover Horton 9 a.m.
Sports briefs Bee spikers undefeated in CMAC Bath volleyball remains undefeated in the CMAC, beating Fowler 25-17, 25-18, 17-25, 26-24 Oct. 7. Bath’s McKaylah Adams, Bailey Brown and Kate Garrity each had two aces. Marie Micheaux had 27 assists and 18 digs. Garrity had 23 kills and five blocks. The Lady Bees won the Gold Bracket at the Ovid Elsie Invitational Oct. 9. In pool play, Bath split with Portland 21-25, 25-19, then beat Central Montcalm 25-13, 25-22 and Chesaning 25-13, 25-16 to advance to the semifinals where the Bees defeated Corunna 25-20, 25-14. In the championship, Bath beat Dansville 25-13, 25-20. Garrity and Brown each had eight aces. Micheaux had 81 assists. Garrity had 53 kills. Nicole Wahrer had eight blocks. Emily Bleech had 44 digs.
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DeWitt spikers sink Vikings, 6-0 in league By SEAN MERRIMAN smerriman@lsj.com
HASLETT — The DeWitt volleyball team expected a large, rowdy crowd when it traveled to Haslett to take on the Vikings in a CAAC Gold rivalry game. Haslett expected a heavy dose of DeWitt seniors Lauren Harris and Kait VanderMaas. In the end, Harris, VanderMaas and the Panthers conquered the hostile environment and came out on top in perhaps the best girls volleyball rivalry in mid-Michigan this season. Harris had 17 kills and VanderMaas added a match-high 36 assists as DeWitt defeated Haslett 25-21, 25-23, 20-25, 29-27 on Oct. 12. “Every time we play them, we know that it’s going to be a hard-fought match that will likely be very close ... which was the case today,” DeWitt coach Christy Drayton said. “Matches like this one are great for the sport of volleyball in this area.” The stands were packed and passions ran high as the two teams went back and forth, exchanging points throughout the night. DeWitt won the first two games by a combined six points, and Haslett battled back to win the third game. But with the score tied at 24 in the fourth game, nearly everyone in Haslett’s gymnasium rose to their feet. “It got very intense there at the end,” DeWitt senior Lauren Harris said. “I think that got our entire team pumped up and brought
us together.” Harris and Haslett senior Molly Duda exchanged thunderous kills, but DeWitt was able to pull out the victory on the 56th point of the fourth game, giving the Panthers the clear edge as the CAAC Gold favorite. Cassie Bell recorded 33 digs and Allison Griffiths added 11 blocks for DeWitt (17-6, 6-0). “Haslett is a great team, so for our girls to come back, especially in that fourth game and fight the way they did, says a lot about this team,” Drayton said. “They gave it their all to make sure that it didn’t go to a fifth game.” Duda was outstanding for Haslett, controlling the net throughout much of the match. She had a game-high 20 kills to go along with two aces. Taylor Pringle had 30 assists and Morgan Patterson chipped in 19 digs for the Vikings (22-5-1, 4-2). “I think that you saw two phenomenal teams out here today,” Haslett coach Colleen Pringle said. “Our seniors really wanted to win this, but, before the match started, we asked our girls to put it all out there and I really felt like we did that.” DeWitt was coming off its fifth league win of the season, besting Ionia 25-12, 25-13, 25-13. Harris had 13 kills. Griffiths had five blocks. VanderMaas had 25 assists. Kailyn Wegenke had three aces. Kelly McGiveron Photo by Steve McGiveron had 12 digs. The Panthers have a 17-5 overall record DeWitt’s Alex Toth returns a serve in the Panthers’ four-game win over CAAC and are 6-0 in the CAAC Gold. Gold rival Haslett.
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DEWITT — DeWitt swimmers were edged by Haslett, 161-154, on Oct. 7. The Panthers are now 2-1 in the CAAC GoldWhite Division and 3-1 overall. Despite the loss, DeWitt had a solid showing with the 200-yard individual medley relay team of Anna Whiteman, Kayla Travis, Rosalie Yockey and Audra Kimble turning a state qualifying time. Yockey also qualified for states in the 200 individual relay. DeWitt won six of the 12 events. Yockey had two first-place finishes. Placements for the Panthers were: 200 medley relay - Jessica Reid, Hannah Schroeder, Whiteman and Travis, first (2:00.52); Emily Gustafson, Clara Brennan, Katie Riel and Laura Bridgford, fourth (2:13.51). Exhibition: Heidi Miller, Jamie Kracko, Marissa Hoffman and Morgan Lar-
son (2:43.25); Mallory Armbrustmacher, Holly Elliott, Sarah Rick and Alexis Ruble (5:28.60). 200 freestyle - Hannah Poulson, fourth (2:19.46); Megan Schobert, fifth (2:22.49); Jessica Reid, seventh (2:23.93); Allison Fedewa, eighth (2:36.45). 200 individual medley - Yockey, first (2:21.81); Kimble, third (2:36.40); Brennan, sixth (2:39.40); R. Gustafson, eighth (2:48.46). 50 freestyle - Whiteman, second (27.16); Travis, third (27.32); Bridgford, sixth (28.09); Jacqueline Seguin, seventh (28:97). Exhibition: Danielle Stieve (29.89); Holly Elliott (31.06); Kracko (31.52); Miller (36.55). Diving - Riel, first (140.80); Gabrielle Roy, second (132.20); Megan DeChatelets, sixth (106.75); Becca Plantz, eighth (86.55). 100 butterfly - Whiteman, first (1:06.68); Roy, fifth (1:15.71); Bridgford, sixth (1:16.29); Marissa Hoffman, eighth (1:24.50).
100 freestyle - Travis, first (59.24); Kimble, fifth (1:01.21); Schroeder, sixth (1:02.62); Seguin, seventh (1:05.15). 500 freestyle - Yockey, first (5:23.33); Poulson, fourth (6:06.66); Schobert, sixth (6:24.01); Elliott, eighth (7:11.47). 200 freestyle relay - Bridgford, Schroeder, Kimble and Yockey, second (1:50.15); Emily Gustafson, Roy, Seguin and Poulson, third (1:55.77). Exhibition: Rachel Reid, Elliott, Kracko and Stieve (2:01.60); Brennan, R. Gustafson, Reid and Allison Fedewa (2:01.88); Armbrustmacher, DeChatelets,
Plantz and Sarah Rick (5:14.42). 100 backstroke - J. Reid, second (1:10.89); Hoffman, third (1:12.11); Riel, fifth (1:15.11); E. Gustafson, sixth (1:17.45). 200 breaststroke - Schroeder, second (1:15.33); Brennan, third (1:18.85); R. Gustafson, fourth (1:22.18); R. Reid (1:23.68). 400 freestyle relay - Whiteman, Kimble, Yockey and Travis, second (3:59.96); Poulson, Seguin, Riel and Roy, third (4:15.12). Exhibition: Schobert, Kracko, Stieve and Fedewa, fifth (4:37.79); Hoffman, Plantz, Rick and Buta (5:31.01).
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ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — DeWitt stock car racer Chad Finley showed what he can do if he has an engine that lasts the entire race. The 18-yearold St. Johns High School graduate had been plagued with engine troubles in his last two outings, but bounced back to take third in the ARCA America 200 on the one-mile oval at the famed Rockingham SpeedFinley way Oct. 7. “What a good race we had at The Rock. To come home third after all we went through is a good feeling. It’s been a while,” Finley said in a press release. “We just never could get good track
position and we were battling from behind all day long. We just could never catch that break.” Finley turned in the second fastest qualifying time, but ended up starting 41st because of some unapproved adjustments to the car after qualifying. Finley continued to move up throughout the race, eventually getting to 10th place with about 15 laps to go. In the last few laps, Finley passed Patrick Sheltra and Craig Goess for his third-place finish. Sheltra is the ARCA Racing Series Champion for 2010, Goess finished second in the points race behind Sheltra. Finley had mechanical problems in his last two races, blowing an engine at Chicago and Kansas. But Rockingham has been good for Finley. Last year Finley won the pole and led for more than 40 laps before getting involved in a chain-
reaction accident that damaged his car’s handling. He managed to finish 15 at Rockingham in 2009. This year he moved up 12 positions. Finley, who drives for the Brad Keselowski Racing Team on a limited schedule, had six starts this season. He had two top-five finishes, including third-place finishes at the Messina Wildlife Stopper 200 at Pocono International Raceway and at Rockingham. He finished seventh at the Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway and was 11th at the Rattlesnake 100 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Hampered with engine failures, Finley finished 23rd at Chicago and 30th at Kansas. Information about Finley and sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 racing season are available at www.chadfinleyracing.com
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DeWitt rips Ionia for league crown By BILL McLEOD bmcleod@lsj.com
DEWITT — DeWitt football clinched the CAAC Gold Division crown for the fifth year in a row with a 46-7 drubbing of Ionia Oct. 8. Senior running back Nathaniel Deak ripped the Bulldog defense for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Most of Deak’s yards came on two firstquarter touchdown runs of 75 and 61 yards. Deak rushed six times for an average of 28 yards per carry. DeWitt quarterback Caleb Higbie connected with his twin brother Jacob on scoring strikes of 54 and 58
yards in the first quarter. Deak scored his third touchdown of the game on a one-yard run in the second quarter. Jordan Johnson caught a 17-yard scoring strike from Caleb Higbie to put DeWitt up 40-0 at half time. Ionia got on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Ryan Massengale. Ryan Wieber scored the final DeWitt touchdown on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter. DeWitt rolled up 414 total yards. Caleb Higbie connected on 7-of-9 passes for 178 yards. DeWitt junior linebacker Ethan Rennaker led the Panther defense with 21
tackles. DeWitt has a 7-0 overall record and is 5-0 in the CAAC Gold. The Panthers travel to Central Michigan University to play nonleague St. Johns Oct. 22 in the final game of the season. DeWitt qualified for a postseason berth the week before when they defeated Fowlerville for the Panthers’ sixth win of the season. The Panthers will learn who they face in the first round of playoffs Oct. 24 on the Selection Sunday Show on Fox Sports Detroit. Updates are available on the Michigan High School Athletic Association web site at www.mhsaa.com.
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Lady Bee harriers place first at Bellevue Inv. By BILL McLEOD bmcleod@lsj.com
BELLEVUE — Led by freshman Kwyn Trevino, the Lady Bees took first place at the Bellevue Cross Country Invitational Oct. 9. The Bath boys team finished fifth. Bath had 52 points to lead all of the 10 teams in the girls competition. Pennfield was second (97); Olivet, third (110); Waverly, fourth (117); Bellevue, fifth (129); Homer, sixth (143); Fowlerville, seventh (155);
Quincy, eighth (191); Maple Valley, ninth (195); Bronson, 10th 230). Amanda Reagle of Homer took first place with a time of 20:28. Trevino crossed the finish line in fifth place with a time of 21:04. Bath’s Gabi Labioda was eighth (21:42); Jackie Micheaux, 12th (22:07); Maggie Hammond, 13th, (22:09); Anna Kessler, 14th (22:16); Tonisty Dugan, 15th (22:18); Marissa Hilts, 28th (23:52). Competing on the Bath girls varsity, but
not finishing in the top seven for the Bees were: Alyssa Abendorth (25:57) and Pearl Sattler (25:03). Waverly won the boys competition with 79 points. Colon was second (86); Pennfield, third (87); Quincy, fourth (99); Bath, fifth (107); Maple Valley, sixth (143); Fowlerville, seventh (168); Olivet, eighth (181); Bronson, ninth (185). There were five teams with fewer than the required five runners needed to qualify as a team. Quincy’s Brett Palmer took first place with a time of
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BATH TWP. — Dena Droste shot an 83 at the Eagle Eye Golf Course to lead DeWitt golf to a third place finish at Division 3 regionals Oct. 7. The third-place finish qualified the Panthers for the state meet. Droste was the individual runner up. Gabrielle Shipley of Hastings was the medalist with a 78.
Jackson Northwest shot 365 to take first place. Hastings was second with 370. DeWitt finished with 380 strokes, edging out Chelsea (383) for the final qualifying spot. DeWitt’s Alyssa Duguay shot 96. Leah Shooltz shot 100 and Anna Barrett shot 101. DeWitt started state competition Oct. 15 at MSU’s Forest Akers East Golf Course.
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Members of the DeWitt golf team that are going to Division 3 state tournament are (front, from left) Anna Barrett, Megan Koenigsknecht, Leah Shooltz, Alyssa Duguay; (back row) Dena Droste and Kayla Fournier.
DeWitt girls sixth at Portage XC Invitational By BILL McLEOD bmcleod@lsj.com
PORTAGE — DeWitt’s girls cross country team finished sixth at the Oct. 9 Portage Invitational. The Panther boys took 36th place. There were 42 teams in the girls competition with 276 runners. Cross country powerhouse Grand Rapids
Christian took first place in Division 2 competition with 130 points. Forest Hills Eastern was second (171); Warren Regina, third (255); Ionia, fourth (257). DeWitt had 299 points for sixth place. Waverly Neer of Culver Academies finished first with a time of 18:11. Kayla Hanses led the Lady Panthers, finishing 17th with a time of 19:56.
Emily Murdoch was 39th (20:31); Jessica D’Haene, 59th (21:02); Lauren Rademacher, 66th (21:06); Molly Benton, fifth (22:05); Jessica Grost, 144th (22:31); Kaila Black, 203rd (23:25). Ionia won the boys competition with 110 points. Mason was second (123). DeWitt had 917 points. There were 40 teams with 284 runners. August Pappas
of Chelsea was the fastest male runner with a time of 15:34. Josh D’Haene led the Panthers, finished 65th with a time of 17:30. Nate Kimble was second (19:05); Phillip McCauley, 215th (19:42); Tyler Ellsworth, 222nd (19:51); Patrick Donovan, 233rd (20:11); Kegan McKinnon, 241st (20:27); Brian DeForest, 244th (20:31).
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Bath A ge 33, lost his battle with brain cancer on October 10, 2010. Kristoffer was born Jul y 29, 1977 in Lansing, the son of Merl C. Truman and Kim (P h yllis ) R. Truman. Kris was a longt ime employ ee of the S tate of Michiga n print center and unfortu nately his work ther e was cut short due to his struggle with cancer. Kris was passionate about sports, music, and polit ics. He lov ed to sh are his enth usiasm with all of us. He knew stats and f acts th at most of us never dreamed of knowing, and held baseball especially clos e to his hea rt. Kris, a lov ing son, brother , f riend, and honor ary uncle will be dearl y missed by all th at knew him. Kris is survived by his lov ing parents; and brothers Mike (Meg), and Josh (Jodi). Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., with visitation 1 hour prior on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at G orsline R unciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI with interment folow ing in Rose Cemetery, Bath, MI. The f amily will receive rela tives and f riends on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 f rom 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the f uneral home. A celeb ration l uncheon of Kristoffer’s life will folow the graveside service. In lieu of flow ers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayne S tate University, Brain Tumor Research Fund, % G .R. Barger, M.D ., D ept. of Neurol ogy, 8D -UHC, 4201 S t. A ntoine, D etroit, MI 48201 in memory of Kris. Online condolenc es may be made at: www.gorslinerun cimandewitt.com
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CLASSIFIEDS – CALL 1-877-391-SELL(7355) OR 1-877-475-SELL(7355) Lost Items LOST GOLD W/BLUE S TONE MS-U 69 ALUMNUS RING, Reward. a C ll 517-993-86 41.
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Public Notices FIBER EXPO CLAS,SE Vendors, Animals. Oct 23 & 24, 2010. Saturd ay 9am-5pm, S unda y 10am-5pm. $4 ad mission. Washtenaw Farm C ouncil Grounds , 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103. www.FiberE xpo.com 734546-0032 MC
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Adoption ADOPTION: LOVING COU PLE with open hearts will provide warm, secure home to a child. Help make our lives complete. E xpenses paid. Call Ben/Jodie 1-800- 654-5162.MC N O T E : All ad vertisers in this category are working with a licensed adopt ion agency. MM P R E G N A N T ? C onsid er Adopt ion—A loving alternative. Wonder f ul couples to choose f rom. Call for pics/infor mation and choose your baby’s f amily and f uture. E xpenses paid. 1-866- 236-7638 MM ADOPTION-Love, security, warmth and absolute devotion await your child. Let us help each other. Call S uzanne (anytime), 1-888 03-183 8 . E xpenses Paid. MM
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ADOPTION: Loving couple with open hearts will pro- BEST HOME LOANS! ** Land vide warm, secure home C ontract and Mortgage to a child. Help make our Payoffs , Homelives complete. E xpenses Improvements, Debtpaid. Call Ben/Jodie 1-800C onsolida tion, Property 654-5162 Taxes. Foreclosures. PURCHASES TOO! Includes Houses/Mobiles/Mod ulars Good/ Bad /U gly C redit ! 1-800- 246-8100 Anytime! U nited Mortgage S ervices. www.umsmortgage.com. MC LOST DIGITAL CAMERA at Sam ’s C lub E dgew ood IT’S YOUR MONEY! Lump store on Oct. 5th. If fou nd sums paid for structured please return. S im card s settlement or fix ed annuileft w/camera. It will be ty payments. Rapid, high greatly appreciated. Pleapayouts. Call J.G. se mail to E . Drake, 5200 Wentworth. 1-866- 294Pleasant Grove Rd. Lans8 772. A+ Better Business ing MI 48911. Bureau rating MC
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MULTI FAMILY S ALE 12494 EATON RAPIDS MOPS Petrie Rd., S unfield. ****BEST HOME Mom 2 Mom Sale! Sav e Thurs.-Sat . Oct. 21-23, 9-5. LOANS ****Refina nce for the d ate. Sat ., Oct. 23, Wooden swing set, 6’ dou any reason: Mortgage and 9am-1pm. First U nited ble sink vanity, des k, Land C ontract payoffs , CHARLOTTE- ANTIQUE Methodist C hurch 600 S couch, stove, toys, kick deb t-consolida tion, home A S LE ! 221 A E T S LOVE T T, Main S t, Eat on Rapids . boxing bag, misc. f urniimprovements, property Oct 21-23 (Thurs-Fri 9amOver 35 difer ent venture., househhold dec or. taxes, for eclosures. Pur7pm;Sat . 9am-4pm) dors with clothing, f urnichases too! Includes ture, equipment, toys, R SALE BIG Houses/ Mobiles/ WINTE NU M BE R S AT etc. Free admission. New kids thru ad ult coats, Modu lars. Cas h Available 8:30AM THURS. Call E mily at 517-663boots, hats, mittens, for good/ bad /ugly credit ! Oak f ull sized bedr oom 6353 for more info.! sweaters, holida y dec or. 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 4 6 - 8 1 0 0 set; several oak chests of 9am-5pm, Fri. & Sat . Oct. www.umsmortgage.com d rawers; various des ks; 22 & 23. 2450 S . Hartel, MM secretaries; numerous MASON- MULTI FAMILY C harlotte. chairs of all types; parlor A S LE, 2205 S . Meridia n DRDANIE LS ANDS ON.C OM sets; ward robes; ornate Rd., Barnes off 127 E . to CASH REAL ESTATE piano stool; parlor tables; Meridia n Rd. Oct. 22 & 23, LOANS We Buy Land C onoak high chair; walnut tea 9-? Hallmark & other holitracts. $10,000-$500,000 cart; Robbins dining table; d ay dec or, books, craf t DrDanielsAndS on.com Prif ainting couch; round oak supplies, glassware, clothvate Money, Fast! Deal pedesta l dining tables; ing, and much more!! SERVICES with Decision Maker. BLOOMQUIST clocks (mantle & des k); ESTATE S ALE . 110 N. LOMichigan Licensed numerous light fixture s GAN, DEWITT. FRIDAY & SAPORTLAND315 WEST S T. NMLS#13 8110 8 00-837and parts; 2 newel post Many household items, 6166 or 248-335-6 166 TURDAY. Oct. 22 & 23. 9 to lamps; beds; handy man?s some antique dis hes, Allan@DrDanielsAnd S on.c 2 d aily. At the dow ntown bed; d ressers including a light in DeWitt go west two clothes, some f urniture. om walnut Eastl ake w/ slate blocks to Logan then north Oct. 21-22, 8:30-5 p.m. MM top; Mission & Victorian to sale. E state of Roberta side board s; hall trees; Reed. Packed home w/ anGrinnell Bros spinet piano; PORTLAND - 628 RIVE RS IDE tique f urniture inc. mahopictures; f rames; ceda r DR. Oct. 21 & 22, 9-5. Boys gany d ropleaf dining set chest; oak ice box; large clothes size 5 & under , w/ 3 leaves & six harp dis play case; rugs of many misc. boys baby items, back chairs, oak & walnut sizes; Portland Library cirhousehold and misc. commode/ d resser, jenny culation des k and much items, & E lliptical. lind bed, mahogany four more? poster bed w/ vanity & tall 7 d rawer d resser, oak SALE: Sat ., Oct. 23. 8 Glassware & china of all SHED 1890s fiv e d rawer highboy a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Good f urkinds . Hall red teapots, d resser, Lincoln roll arm niture, newer appliances, pitchers, bowls, etc.; lots rocker, one d rawer stand, loft , collector knives, huntof art pottery (Roseville, > Cable Nelson baby ing items, much more! Rookwood, Weller, Owens, Grand Piano, Victorian 5198 Winds or Hwy. BLOOMQUIST SERVICES Hull, Van Briggle); silver chairs, marble top Potterville. ESTATE S ALE . FIRST OF (sterling & silver plate); plantstands , 40s side taTWO THIS WEEK. 108 7 Cam bridge Depression bles, mahogany des k, FOXHILLS, EAST LANSING. glassware; ten piece servfootstools , curved corner THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Oct. ice of Manhattan with credenz a, boudoir chair, 21 & 22. 9 to 2 d aily. Off N. serving pieces (no Park nic nac shelves, cool for miHarrison j ust south of Lake Ave.); Franciscan Apple ca serving cart, e d c o Lansing Rd. take Tarleton dinnerwa re (all vintage); 567 STERLING DRIVE, chrome barstool, mirrors, west to Winchester to Royal Ruby glassware; DIMONDALE, Fri, Oct. 22, 9fine lamps inc. onyx, hand Foxhills. Nice sale w/ 20s Georges Briard Victorian 6, a S t , Oct. 23, 9-2 Housepainted, enamel on gold & carved dining set w/ six Gardens china; Lenox hold, f urniture, pottery, wall art, prints & chairs, antique shabby ?Winter Greetings E veryc o l l e c t i b l e s . oils, newer items w/ Highchic hall tree with seat, d ay? ironstone; Pf altzgraff w.estatesales.net/estateland house sofa , loveseat, pitcher & bowl washstand C hristmas glasses; sales/139137.aspx No Preupholstered chairs, dinette w/ mirror, old school des k, Noritake Juno china; signsales. 517-256-0695 S outh set, tv & more. Lots of nice newer oak buffet , oak din ed Haviland platter; 2 of Lansing Road and Can al. old glass & china, Noritake, ing set w/ roll about quilts; a few linens; vinNippon, Limoges, turkey chairs, upholstered f urn. tage kitchen utensils; wire plates, Johnson Bros. china inc. large hassock, two ice cream parlor table & set & i f ne hand painted . piece swivel chair w/ rockchairs; newly restored vinPrecious Moments, ing footstool, nice oak side tage porch glider; porch Roseville vases, as-is, cut, tables, wooden chairs & rocker; 2 vintage lawn pressed , elegant, e d pr esrocker, barstools, old S ingchairs and much more. sion, Fenton & other glass, er console mach., king Terms: Cas h, Local checks. OKEMOS COMMUNITY stemware, sterling, brass bed, iced finis h ward S orry, no credit card s. Call CHURCH - FALL ATTIC silverplate & gold tone Viorobe d resser & long mir517-285-90 19 or E -mail TREASURES & RUMMAGE la i d nner ware, e j w elry, rored d resser, queen bed, newkirkmm@yahoo.com SALE, Oct 22 & 23, Fri 9amsome clothing, nice old other d ressers, nitestands , with questions. 4pm, Sat (rummage onlylinens, Necchi portable comp. des k, painted f urn., bag d ay) 9am-1pm, attic sewing mach., lots of kitchprints inc. Lake C harlevoix, treasures until 3pm. Treasen wares, micro, C hrist- DEWITT, NOT YOUR U S U AL tv’s inc. Sam sung 40" LCDures include antiques, GARAGE SALE!, Sat , Oct 23, mas, Mary & Joseph HD, Pioneer tuner & speakcollectibles, & jew elry indi 9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m., 401 Hummels, books, games & ers, lamps, printer, C hristvidu ally priced. Rummage Riverview Drive (off W. sheet music. Garage w/ mas tree, Dept. 56 snow vilhas a HUGE variety of Geneva Drive, f rom household supplies, lawn lage, snow baby coll. w/ clean clothing, toys, and Sch avey or Herbison & garden misc., a few boxes, glass & china, other household items at Road). S elling collectibles tools, c S h winn exer. bike & Noritake set, German LOW prices. U se lower at redu ced prices: LOTS of tons more. Numbers at 8 C hristmas dinnerwa re set, level entrance at 4734 Longaberger baskets, colFri., garage at 8:30, home silverplate table service Okemos Rd. Call 349-4220 lector plates, Beanie Baat 9. Full det ails & pictures set in box, kitchen misc., for more info. bies, Beanie dis play cases, at: www.estatesales.net mixer, breadma ker, books, and seasonal dec or. record s, some linens, manYOU DON’T WANT ual treadmill, golf clubs & PORTLAND GARAGE SALE TO MISS THIS ONE! more. Numbers at 8 Thurs. - 5 Families! THE SALE YOU Home opens at 9. No early HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL ON- BASEMENT CLEAN garage. Full det ails w/ picSUMMER FOR! Household MAS OUT!! 1207 TUTTLE RD., tures at: items & dec or, flor al sofa , Oct. 23, 9-5p.m. Furniture, www.estatesales.net matching footstool and computer des k, wing-back curtains, foos ball table, chairs. Lawn roller, tread antiques, kid’s toys, boys mill, sit-up bench, quality clothing size 3 – 8, collectibles, clothing and ad ult clothing, several It’s not too late to find a much more!! purses, and many items buyer for your camping gear. priced under $1.00! GOLDEN RETREIVER Email the Lansing Community See SourceAds.com Fri. 10/22, f rom 8 – 6 and FEMALE 1-5 yrs., spayed. Newspapers 24/7 at: Sat . 10/23 f rom 8 – 3. 9910 For loving home. or Call LCN Toll Free 877.475.SELL lcnclassifieds@gannett.com Looking Glass. Call: 517-622-0635
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1 YR. OLD Polyd actyl (5 toes)fr iendly Calic o fema le lost on E . C hurch in Williamston. 517-655-2598
BEAGLE PUPPIES Great hunters. $75. 517-5181201, Fowlerville area.
Dogs-Cats-Pets COCKAPOO PUPPIES S hots, wormed, $400 cash. 989236-7634 or 989-2 89-3 4 8 9.
O C K C R E P S ANIEL PUPPIES! Good colors. 989-426- 38 66 BLACK & WHITE DSH, 3 yr. BEAGLE PUPS 4 litters, 4 or 989-2 46-0658 Karen. old, fema le cat lost in wks. old & up. 1st shots & S toney Brook S ub., Grand wormed. Great hunters/ C CKER SPANIEL PUPS Ledge. "Kira". 517-627pets. $1250-$200 Call 989- O males, wormed, shots, 168 6.REWARD upon return. 560-6143. parnets on site $200-250. (517)745-568 9 LARGE BREED Dog lost in BEAGLE PUPS AKC, 7 wks Mulliken area. Female, 9 old, good hunting stock, DACHSHUND MALE $300. years old. Tan with purple great pets! Wormed, Pomeranian males $250, collar. Family dog missing shots, $100. 517-651-7377. fema les $350. Maltese fesince 9/24. Please phone S t. Johns male $800. All AKC pupwith any infor mation pies. 231-924-5090. (517)242-9812 BICHON FRISE PUPPIES! Perfec t f amily pet! DOBERMAN PUPPIES 3 red No shedding or odor . fema les $350; 2 red males CKC, Health guaranteed. $300. Read y for good home 517-663-2256 616-225-2241.
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2 FEMALE GERMAN S HE P- BICHON- POM PUPS , 1 male, HERD PUPPIES 11 wks old, 1 e f ma le. White. Read y to ador able. MSTA. $500. Call go! Pure Pom, male, $300 1-517-541-6693. to $450. 269-763-2102 7
GOLDEN RETRIEVERBLAC K LAB PUPPIES MIX, 5 fema les, 2 males. 7 wks old. Call 517-372-538 0.
BOSTON TERRIER PUPS EXCELLENT Q ualit y , S hots, wormed. $300. 517-580 -9420
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS AKC, 3 fema les, 1 male, 3 mos. S hots. $1,500/obo. 517-569-3744/517-87 9-6773. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS some imported, $650+. www.blackf orestk9kennels.com Call 810 -631-6185
ADBA BLUE NOSE PITBU LL GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES 7 PUPS $300-$350. Call 517wks. old, 3 males, 2 feBOSTON TERRIER PUP-S 993-4648. males, shots & wormed, purebred. (2) beautifu l 6 $300. Call 517-857 -2187 . wk. old fema les. S hots, AKC GERMAN H S P E HERD wormed. Very social. GOLDEN DOODLE PUPSpuppies, 3 fema les, 1 5 $350. 517-487 -8704 black, 2 sables, 7 wks, mos., 2 fema les. $600. shots & wormed, parents www.goldendoodles inmichigan.com BOXE R PU P PIE S AKC , born on site. $450 limited. 989269-503-0636/269-489-53 18 9/7. Read y 10/23. 5 fe855-3662 males, 4 males, f awn & GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP brind l e, $500, now taking PIES, $250. HURRY, 4 LEFT! AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD depos its. Male & fema le. Also, pups. 1st shots & www.nobleboxers.webs.com or C hihuahuas. 989-235-6 566. dew ormer. Born 8-13 -10. 517-623-6859. $500. 517-541-7297. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS BOXER PUPPIES Very large, vet checked, 1st shots, AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD born 9/3, read y to go Oct. wormed, e f ma les $450, PUPS born 9/3/10, Vet 23. Vet chkd, tails & dews. males $400. 989-763- 7202 chkd., parents on site, asking $500. 517-321-6562. $450. 517-908-0 171. HIMALAYAN/RAGDOLL KITTENS 13 wks., f ull shots, BOXER PUP,S AKC C hamAKC GERMAN SHEPHERD $125/each. Call: 517-316pion lines. Vet, checked, PU PS Hip, health guar. 7429 tails, dews. Read y to go. C hampion show lines. $500. 517-812 -2392 $600. 989-205-9204. KITS/ CATS; NICE RE;SCUE www.trinityacresrescue.p BOXERS AKC REGISTERED AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVERS etfinder .com; many depuppies, 6 fema les. $400. S hots, wormed, vet clawed; incl.neuter/med. Call 517-702-9573. checked, parents on site. $45- $135. (517)410-0074 $500. Call 989-236-513 5 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES U TD 6 mo. old, good on shots, 1 male, 1 fema le, KITTEN!S AKC MALAMUTES BLACK homes only, very cuddly 2 $150. 989-307- 2444. or Red, 8 weeks, males, gray fema les. $5 each. Call $550-750, limited registra989-224-8777 evenings. tion. (269)275-8766 H C IHUAHUA PUPS 8 blue & www.iqaluk.com tri colored. Read y to go to KITTENS & CATS All kinds . there new homes wormed Call 517-763-1803. AKC REG. BEAGLES Field can be CK.C Call S arah champion bloodlines , 2 fe$350-400 (517)455-6852 males, 2 males, 1st shots, LABRADOR RETRIEVERS born 8 /5. $200. Beagles C H I H U A H U A / T E R R I E R AKC Yellow & Blk, born 8 /10, 1st shots, $125. PUPS 10 wks, socialized, dew claws removed & 1st 6 yr old running fema le, shots, wormed, health shots, avail. Oct. 30. $350 $200. 517-391-82 8. cert. $250. 517-490-6260. fem; $300 m. 517-468-3227.
AKC YORKIE TERRIER PU P- H C INESE CRESTED POWPIES some small, shots, D E R puff, fema le. POMworming & nails clipped. ERANIAN male. S hots & Call 517-726-0451. wormed.$300/e ach. 989-620-4278. AKITA-4 YR OLD spayed female with a sweet COCKAPOO APRICOT, PUP tempermant, needs a paPY, 6 mo, AKC Housebrotient, sensitive home. Call ken, crate trained, knows 517-669-6452. ’sit’, ’dow n’ and loose leash walking and is absoAUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD lutely the sweetest temPUPPIES Reg. Parents on pered loving dog you can site, $400. 616-891-10 58. find. S he has a microchip and all shots are up to d ate. Paid $500, asking BAST ES HOUND - Male, 14 $400, crate included. wks, AKC, S hots UTD, $300. ( 5 1 7 ) 7 1 2 - 4 8 8 8 PH (989)6 40-3671 or 224jhu ldin@ yahoo.com 7299
MAINE COON kittens, purebred, pedigr eed, vet checked, lg. parents. Call 269-28 2-1091 MALE BRITTANY W/O, 11 months, field trial bred, f amily raised $500. (989)770-4632 MALTE S E CKC - S hots, wormed, vet checked. $300-$450. Call 517-5078 628 or 517-267-9665. MALTESE PUPPIES AKC shots, wormed. $350. Call 517-627-6418, 517-614-9564
PITBULL PUPPIES 1 boy and YORKIE MALE AKC 12 wks. S hih Tzu Pups. Taking de5 girls, 2tri color puppies posits. 517-589-8025. and there’s 4 black and white. $75 517-574-8801. sarahg821@yahoo.com YORKIE PUPS AKC shots, wormed, vet checked, litter trained $500. POMERANIAN PUPPIES Will (517)256-5208 be small, asking $200-$250. Call 517-230-7894. YORKSHIRE TERRIER PU PS AKC some tiny, shots, POMERANIAN PUPS AKC, 1 worming & nails clipped. blue merle male, $400; 1 Call 517-726-0451. black w/white markings, fema le, $300. Cas h only please. 989-248-4124. POODLES, mini. 8 wks., vet checked, parents on site. 1 apricot M, 1 cream M, 1 black F. $300. Jackson, 517784-5225, 517-392-0608.
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CHERRY, MAPLE, OAK SEASONED FIREWOOD $70 f ace cord, split, deliv ered 1967 MAGNAVOX so l i d BRAUN VANGATER II& stacked. 517-651-5214. state stereo console. Hard Wheelchair lift for d rop-flr . ly used, 3’1’’ w x 8’ l x 3’ h. van, $1,000. You remove, Brown. Best offer 381-0000 have manual. 810-327-6405 FIREWOOD! CUT, UNSPLIT, Delivered, $60-80, 3-4 f ace cord. 517-930-1102 leave LITEWAY NEW power message. scooter f rom S parrow, used less than 3 mo. $995. F I R E W O O D 517-627-7714 DE LIVE RE D/PIC KU PLansing & surrounding SPACE SAVER II 3 wheel A AMISH LOG HEAD areas. $70/$60 (517)627scooter, $375. BOARD AND Q ueen Pillow 4256 Call 517-882-1319. Top Mattress S et. Brand new-never used, sell all for FIREWOOD SEASONED $275. 989-923-1278. WALK IN BATHTUB As H A R D W O O D - Read y to MM seen on TV. New still in burn in the C harlotte area. box, has j acuzzi, warran$55/f ace cord, 4’x8’x16". ty, f ree deliv ery, paid You pick up. PLEASE, cash A BED QUEN PILLOWTOP $9500; sacrific e for only. 517-930-2153. mattress set, new in plas$3500. 517-579-4082 tic, $200. Call 517-410-4921. Can deliv er. RUBY’ S FIREWOOD 4X8X16, $65 f ace cord, hard wood. Call 517-391-0914. A TEMPERPADIC/ STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATA ES O S NED FIREWOOD TRES SET Q ueen, new$40/f ace cord. Delivery exUNVENTED never used, as seen on TV, ENGLANDER tra. 517-543-2783 ROOM heater w/logs, prowith warranty. C ost pane or natural gas. 30K$1,800, S ell $695. a C n DeSEASONED HARDWOODS 34,500 btu. $275. Works liver 989-832-2401. MM 4X8X16, $65 f ace cord. good. 517-676-1327 C hunks & logs. Call 517505-1983.
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GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY No rain. $4/bale. Mason ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER area. 517-285-9338. CLOCK, $550. C irca, 1840. 989-723-2849.
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FISHER PRICE BABY S wing, like new $50 (414)403-4160 KEYFIT INFANT CAR S eat, like new $50 (414)403-4160 MUSICAL INFANT BOUNC ER, like new $25 (414)4034160
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CERAMICS FOR SALE 2 kilns, approx. 3000 molds , glassware. $2,000 or best offer . Call 989-640-5141. PELLET STOVE- USED 1.5 SEASONS. Incl. 2 tons of pellets & base. $1,300. 517-663-3572 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com
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FALL CLEANUP SPECIALISTS Hauling-Trucking • Flower Clipping & Clearing • Garden Cleaning & Tiling • Landscape Beds Cleaned 517.322.4131 Trash removal Appliances, brush, carpet, • Eavestrough Cleaning Call wood, etc. S enior dis c. • Fall Bush Trimming (517) 993-2052 • Mulch Mowing Eav estrough C leaning. (517) 694-7502 • Firewood • Residential Snow Removal & Salting e Best Pric NOW BOOKING Around
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E T - 5705 Potter, BEECHFIELD E f f iciency thru HASLT near lake. Large 2 bd rm. 2 bedr oom, $325-$540. 1.5 bath, fir eplace, central U tilities included. Taylor air. U tility room with Realty 517-272-1512. washer/d ryer hookup. No pets, $595/mo. incl. water. DOWNTOWN Call 517-372-8000 or 5172 bd rm., 1100 sf, hard 349-8345 wood floors, laundry. $600+ util. 482-8771. www.wencoproperties.com HASLETT GREAT VALUE 2 Bd rm w/ Balcony $510 "0" Deposit! IVAN WOODS 517-337-1133 1 bd rm., FREE HEAT www.phgrentals.com Active living for 55+. S tarting at $499 per mo. 517-323-2800 HOLT: 1 BE DROOM , $450 + depos it. Air. Free heat, LANSING water, trash pickup. C oin 3322 W. Michigan. 1 bd rm., laundry. 1960 Aurelius 1st floor , $525 + electric. Road. Busline. ApplicaLaundry. tions, up f ront. Call 517-482-8771 ** 586-292-3681 ** wencoproperties@att.net
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Oak Hill Apartments MASO-N -FREE HEAT! 1 & An elder ly community 2 bd rms, $99 S ecurity e d (elder ly is defined as 62 posit, Vouchers accepted, years of age or dis abled of S pacious 1,000 sq. f t. any age) located in Ionia, Water/S ewer/Trash incl. MI is currently accepting Pet-fr iendly . 517-244-0672 applications for 1 bedr oom apartments. U nits of barriVERY PRIer f ree des ign may also be OKEMOS- CUT,E VATE, 1 bd rm., enclosed available. Rent is based on garage & dec k. U pgraded income. For affor d able kitchen, bath & new wood housing call (616) 527flrs are brightened by sky8900. This institution is an light & open flr plan. FireE qual Opportunity Provid place & automatic garage er. E qual Housing Opportudoor opener a plus. Incl. nity. TDD #(800) 649-3777 lower level storage and WD hookup. Lg. wooded 1st Month Rent FREE when lot. $785. 517-899-0417. you sign a 12 mo. lease! Forest View Apts, Haslett * Immedia te Occupancy PORTLAND APTS * C ozy 1 bd rm apts $560 Apply toda y... Move To* PET WELCOME morrow! Fast Approval! * S ingle level bldg w/ pria C ll 517-647-4910 for a tour vate entries of your new home. Locat* Washer/Dryer hook ups ed j ust minutes west of in utility room Lansing. * Vaulted ceiling in living room * S torage access WAVERLY & WILLOW * Lovely wooded setting S pacious 2 bd rms. * C lose to everything Free heat & water. Call toda y for info and tour! Q uiet building. 517-349-2250 517-303-6680 C ondit ions apply. ~ Great Apartment ~
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Duplexes Townhomes BLUE WATER VILLAGE Dimonda le, near GM Delta plant. New 2 & 3 bd rms, 2 baths, starting at $700 & trash incl. all appliances, bsmt., pets welcome. Call 517-749-1714 or 517-372-6250 GRAND LEDGE LG 2 bd rm Townhouse, 1.5 bath, f ull bsmt, garage, $695+ utilities. Newly remodeled. 517-339-2486
G.L. in town, ground floor , 2 U pda ted lg. bd rm., heat incld. $450. GRAND LEDGE: 1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt., 517-627-6751, 231-276-0021 laundry hookup. 1.5 bath, 2 story w/garage, lg. kitchen & bd rms,. w/balcony. GRAND LEDGE Fresh paint, newer carpet. 2 bd rm. if r eplace, No big dogs . Includes $99 DEPOSIT garage, central air, trash, lawn & snow. $740 + S outh Lansing. Very washer & d ryer, $750util. 517-853-6307 clean 2 bedr ooms, new $775. 517-282-9669 or upgrades , $550/$580. 517-349-8000 517-393-9307. H O L T : 2 bd rm, 1.5 bath 2 story townhome, partially fin. bsmt w/laundry hookup, dec k, air, newer paint AUTO WILLIAMSTON 2 BDRM., & carpet, incl sewer, waOWNERS/ WAVERLY 1 bath, recently remod ter, trash, lawn, snow reLg. clean quiet deluxe eled, 1 car garage, $675 moval. Cat or very small 1&2 bd rms, f rom $525, no mo. + utils. Call 517-285dog ok. $715 + sec. dep. pets. Free heat. 517-712- 0575. 517-853-6307. 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153
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Duplexes Townhomes MASON: MOVE IN S P E C I A L . 2 BR, 1 bath shared bsmt. with locked storage/laundry, air, fenced backyard. $610 mo. 517-230-3885,517-202-1781
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1 BDRM. C ountry home in DeWitt area. $550/mo. + dep. & util. No pets or smoking. 669-9455.
O S T U HEAT S LANIS G N 3 bd rm., 2 baths, loft , air, bsmt., dec k, great neigh- DAKIN 1022 3 bd rm., gar., new window , bsmt., borhood. No pets. $755 + fenc ed yard, $750 + utils. depos it. 517-393-8970. JEROME 1315 Lg 3 bd rm. apt., fenc ed yard, $700 + heat. PERSONS CT. 1019 2 bd rm house, garage, big yard, $600 +. 517-372-4504.
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COLEMAN AVE. 1 BE DROOM DUPLEX NEAR INGHAM MEDICAL HOSPI TAL $400 PER MONTH PLUS UTILITIES AND DEPOSIT, LOTS OF CLOSET SPACE, DECK. NO PET.S (517)281-1236 48910 GREAT LOCATION IN Groesbeck. 4 bd rm., 2 bath. Open flr . plan, bonus f amily room, hard wood lf rs., id s hwasher, washer/ d ryer, fenc ed yd. Pets okay. $1,100/mo. 517-420-7554 HOLT 2 bd rm. d uplexes. Nice yard. $650 & $560 water & sewer included. 517-694-1899. HOLT- 2 LG bd rms, 1 bath, 2 story, large kitchen, central air, washer/d ryer, extra clean, f ull bsmt, gas heat, small pets ok. 517-468-3963 HOLT CLEA!N 3BR, 1.5BA, W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Air, Private Drive, Yard, S hed. No smoking or pets. $750/mth includes water & sewer. 517-507-3887 HOLT Large 2 bd rm. d uplex. Nice yard. W/D hookup. $650 water & sewer included. No pets. 517-694-1899. S .E . LANSING3 bd rm., 1.5 bath, kitchen appliances, central air, garage, if nis hed bsmnt., storage room, lg. laundry room w/WD hookup. $850+ utilities. No pets. 517-394-6774 WEBBERVILLE2 bd rm. d uplex, 2 car garage, $725/mo. 517-521-3242 or 810-923-0910. WILLIAMSTON2 BDRM, NEW APPLIANCES & carpeting. kitchen, dining room, liv. room & dec k. C lose to dow ntown & schools. $550/mo. 517655-1743
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HEARING
Bath C harter Township Housing C ommission/C ountryside Manor will hold a 45 d ay comment period to review and inspect capital improvement for 2011-2015 Agency Plan beginning S ept 30th. A Public Hearing will be held November 17th at 7:30 p.m. held at C ountryside Manor, 14379 Webster Rd., Bath, MI 48808 in the C ommunity Room. Prior viewing of the plan d uring offic e hours Tuesd ay through Frida y 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. For f urther infor mation contact Ann Schoa ls, E xecutive Director at 517-641-6244. DBR-867360
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DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BID PACKAGE NO. 03 ATHLETIC COMPLEX OWNER: DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2957 Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 CONSTRUCTION GRANGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MANAGER: 6267 Aurelius Road /P.O. Box 22187 Lansing, Michigan 48909 (517) 393-1670 Phone (517) 393-1382 Fax ARCHITECT: KINGSCOTT ASSOCIATE,S INC. 229 E . Michigan Ave, suite 335, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 381-4880 Phone (269) Fax INVITATION IS HEREBY MADE TO HAVE QUALIFIED BIDDERS SUBMIT BID PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK CATEGORIE:S Cat egory Description Cat egory Description 03-04-01 Masonry 03-31-01 Earth work & S ite U tilities 03-06-01 General Trades 03-32-01 Asphalt Paving 03-08-01 Aluminum Doors, Windows & Glazing 03-32-02 Track & Tennis C ourt S ur f acing 03-09-03 Painting 03-32-03 C oncrete Paving 03-13-01 Angle Frame Bleachers 03-32-04 Fencing 03-22-01 Mechanical, Plumbing & HVAC 03-32-05 Lands caping & Irrigation 03-26-01 Building E lectrical 03-33-01 Athletic Field Drainage BID PROPOSALS ARE RET SEUQ D E AND WILL BE REIEC VED AS A "SINGLE LUMP M US PROPOSAL" PRIOR TO 2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. A PRE- BID MEETING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 2:00 PM AT THE DEW ITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD ROOM. (OPTIONAL) SEPARATE SEALED BID PROPOSALS FOR THE ABOVE WORK CATEGORIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE THE BID OPENING DATE AND TIME. BIDS ARE TO BE SUB MITTED TO: DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2957 Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 A BID SECURITY IN THE FORM OF BONDS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL PROPOSALS. BID SECURITY IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED CHECK IS ACCEPTABLE BID SECURITY ONLY FOR PROPOSAL LES THAN $50,000. ALL BIDS MUST CONTAIN A SWORN AND NOTARIZED STATEMENT DISCLOSING ANY FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP EXISTING BETWEEN THE BIDDER OR ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE BIDDER AND ANYMEMBER OF THE DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. DBR-869848
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CITY OF DEWITT
SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING of S eptember 7, 2010 Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: E rickson, Hunsaker, Knick, Lancaster, S toker, S trouse and Mayor Rundb org Members E xcused: None ACTION: 1. Approved agenda as presented 2. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil approve the resolution o f r the first reading of the amendment of C hapter 22, Article II, DeWitt C ity C emetery and to proceed with the remainder of the ordina nce approval process with the second reading to become efe f c tive upon publication. 3. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to confir m the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments to the S ister C ity C ommunity Board of C ommissioners. 4. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to appoint Rich Miller as the C ity of DeWitt representative on the SCMUA Board effec tive S eptember 7, 2010. 5. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to adopt the resolution and proceed with the amendment to C hapter 18 entitled Medical Marihuana Dispensary Moratorium for a second reading on S eptember 21, 2010 to become efe f c tive upon publication. 6. Motion carried by unanimous vote to receive and place on file the Report of Obligations at C ompletion of Fiscal Year 2009-10. 7. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to schedu le a S pecial C ity C ouncil meeting on S eptember 14, 2010. 8. Motion carried by unanimous vote to adjourn this meeting at 8.54p.m. CITY OF DEWITT SYNOPSIS OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING of S eptember 14, 2010 Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: E rickson, Hunsaker, Knick, Lancaster, S toker, S trouse, and Mayor Rundb org Members E xcused: None ACTION: 1. Motion carried by unanimous vote to approve the agenda as presented with the addit ion of NB#1 Harvest Fun Festival. 2. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to adopt the amendment to C hapter 18 entitled Medical Marihuana Dispensary Moratorium of the C ity C ode of Ordina nces. 3. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to purchase ad vertising for the Harvest Festival. 4. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil that this meeting be ad journed at 7:53p.m. IC TY OF DEWITT Y S NOPSIS OF REGL U AR IC TY O C N U IC L MET E ING of S eptember 21, 2010 Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: E rickson, Hunsaker, Knick, Lancaster, S toker, and Mayor Rundb org Members E xcused: S heryl S trouse ACTION: 1. Approved agenda as presented 2. Motion carried by unanimous vote to approve the Fiscal Year 2011 DeWitt Area Recreation Authority budget as recommended by the DARA Board of commissioners. 3. Motion carried by unanimous vote to approve the proposal with C 2AE for providing structural, mechanical, and civil engineering assessment at Riverview Offic e C entre Building. 4. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the C ouncil to accept the proposal f rom C 2AE to complete inspections on Bridge S treet and Sch avey Road bridges . 5. Motion carried by unanimous vote to accept the proposal by Hiring S olution LLC for the recruitment and assessment services for the C ity Administra tor. 6. Motion carried by unanimous vote to enter into C losed S ession at 8:15p.m. 7. Motion carried by unanimous vote to return to the Regular C ouncil meeting at 9:28p.m. 8. Motion carried by unanimous vote that this meeting be adjourned at 9:28p.m. Offic ial minutes of the C ouncil Meetings are available for public inspection at C ity Hall (414 East Main S treet, DeWitt, MI) d uring regular business hours. DBR-868722
10/17/10
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WATERTOWN H C ARTER BOARD MEETING MINUTES
The Watertown C harter Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on S eptember 20, 2010; and held special budget meetings on S eptember 29, 2010 and October 7, 2010. C opies of meeting minutes are available in the offic e of the Township C lerk: 12803 S . Wacousta Road, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, (517) 626-6593. Offic e hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, Mond ay through Frida y. C opies of minutes are also available on the township’s website: www.twp.watertown.mi.us/minutes.html
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Public Test of Optical Scan Voting E quipment Notice is hereby given that DeWitt C harter Township will hold a public test of the optical scan voting system as fol lows: Frida y, October 22, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. DeWitt C harter Township Hall 1401 W. Herbison Road DeWitt, MI 48820 This test is being held as required by law, in preparation for the November 2, 2010, General E lection. Diane Mosier, C lerk DeWitt C harter Township (517) 668-0270 DBR/LCN C -86
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DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 100956 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO CREATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of DeWitt C harter Township on Monda y, the 27th d ay of S eptember, 2010, adopt ed a resolution to create and provide for the establishment of a C orridor Improvement Authority and des ignated the bounda ries of the dev elopment area within which the Authority shall exercise its powers in accord ance with Act 280 of the Public Acts of the S tate of Michigan of 2005 (MCL 125.2871 et seq), as amended. FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained f rom the C ommunity Development Director’s Offic e at (517) 669-6576. A copy of the resolution can be inspected or obtained f rom the Township C lerk’s offic e in the DeWitt C harter Township Hall, located at 1401 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, d uring normal business hours.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLINTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
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Notice is hereby given that DeWitt C harter Township has adopt ed, on S econd Reading, Ordina nce Amendment 60.74, an Ordina nce to amend the DeWitt C harter Township Zoning Ordina nce to permit the limited possession, use and growing of marihuana, and possession and use of paraphernalia associated with the use of marihuana for medical purposes in accord ance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MCL 333.26421 ET SEQ) ; to define terms; to restrict the activities of registered qualified patients and registered caregivers in connection with the growing and f urnishing of medical marihuana to those locations within the C harter Township of DeWitt deemed to be suitable and compatible with other allowed land uses within the Township; to limit exposure of such activities to other persons and property; and to establish an effec tive d ate thereof. C opies of Ordina nce 60.74 are posted and may be viewed at the follow ing locations within the C harter Township of DeWitt: 1. C lerk’s Offic e, Township Hall, 1401 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt 2. DeWitt Township C ommunity C enter, 16101 Brook Road, Lansing 3. SCMUA, 3671 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt 4. DeWitt Public Library, 13101 Sch avey Road, DeWitt 5. DeWitt C harter Township web site @ www.dew itttownship.org Q uestions relative to Ordina nce Amendment 60.74 should be dir ected to the C lerk’s Offic e of DeWitt C harter Township, at the above addr ess, or by phone to (517) 668-0270 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monda y through Frida y. Diane K. Mosier, C lerk DeWitt C harter Township DBR/LCN C -86
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DEWITT AREA RECREATION AUTHORITY SYNOPSIS OF BOARD MEETING October 7, 2010 Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice C hairman Daggy Members Present: Hunsaker, Daggy, S trouse, S imon Members Absent: Winegar, Paulsen Also Present: S ummers Action: 1. Motion carried to approve the agenda for October 7, 2010 as presented. Motion tabled to approve the May 6, July 8, August 5, and S eptember 9, 2010 minutes until November. 2. Motion carried to approve August, 2010 Financial S tatements and Payment Vouchers. 3. Motion to approve the 3rd Q uarter Facility U se Hours as presented. 4. Motion to approve enfor cement of Director’s contract as written with regard s to salary increase of $500 for achieving National C ertificat ion. 5. Motion carried to adjourn at 8:00pm. S ubmitted by C lay S ummers, DeWitt Area Recreation Authority, E xecutive Director 16101 Brook Road, Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 482-5117 DBR-868961
10/17/10
CITY OF DEWITT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NON-USE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE REQUESTS AT 108 NORTH BRIDGE STREET
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the C ity of DeWitt will hold a public hearing on Wednes d ay, November 3, 2010, at 6:45 p.m. in the C ouncil C hambers at C ity Hall, 414 East Main S treet, DeWitt, MI, to review the request of Linda Hundt (do ing business as S weetie Licious Bakery Café) for three (3) non-use variances to the C ity of DeWitt Zoning Ordina nce for property located at 108 North Bridge S treet, parcel ident ifica tion number 200-100-000-205-00, as follows: 1) A variance to allow an accessory structure that is one and three-tenths (1.3) feet f rom the side lot line and seven and one-half (7.5) feet f rom the rear lot line, instead of the minimum ten (10) feet f rom the side lot line and fitf een (15) feet f rom the rear lot line, as required by S ection 78-25, c of the C ity of DeWitt Zoning Ordina nce; and 2) a variance to permit an accessory structure six and onehalf (6.5) inches f rom the principal structure instead of the minimum ten (10) feet , as required by S ection 78.25, d ; and 3) a variance to permit a building that is four (4) feet f rom the rear lot line of a property in the CB, C entral Business District instead of the minimum fitf een (15) feet , as required by S ection 78-173, e, and Table VII-02. Written comments on the proposed non-use variances may be sent to the C ity C lerk/Treasurer, 414 East Main S treet, DeWitt, MI 48820, or lgrysen@dew ittmi.org no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesd ay, November 2, 2010. The non-use variance application and related materials are available for public inspection d uring normal business hours. Q uestions regarding the non-use variance request should be dir ected to the C ity Hall at (517) 669-2441. All interested persons in attenda nce at the public hearing will be given the opportunity to be heard. Any person who needs special accommoda tions to participate in the public hearing must notify the C ity C lerk at least one (1) week prior to the schedu led hearing. DBR-869181
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