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HOLT Everyone remembers where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. For Delhi Township Assistant Fire Chief Pat Brown, the tragic day was even scarier. “I was looking at the names of those that were missing or presumed dead on the televison that night and the next day I saw a name of a firefighter that haunted me.” The name was Pat Brown.“It sent shivers down my spine,” he said. Brown was among a group of dignataries that spoke at the presentation ceremony of Delhi Township’s new 9/11 sculpture on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day. Brown said the idea came from Chief Rick Royston. “When he gets an idea it goes,” Brown said. Royston said the sculpture cost about $10,000 with money being raised through charitable donations. The steel beam from the World Trade Center sits on top of a large boulder which has three inscriptions underneath three plaques. Each plaque represents each tragedy - the trade center, Pentagon, and crash in Pennsylvania. The memorial was

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HOLT — Facing over $4 million in lost funding for next year, Holt Public Schools officials are hosting a series of meetings to help determine where the axe will fall. The “Community Conversations” will begin Sept. 19 with the senior high

planned to be in the Veterans Memorial Park, but was moved to the unnamed park at the corner of Holt and Aurelius roads. “Something was needed there,” Royston said. “It sounded like a good idea to help out that park.” Township Supervisor Stuart Goodrich said what was interesting during the planning stage was that there seemed to be a need for people to be able to touch the steel. “People wanted to be able to touch it,” Goodrich said. “There must be some kind of connection there.” The ceremony was preceded by a service and procession from Veterans Memorial Garden Park.

Assistant Fire Chief Pat Brown talks to the crowd that gathered for the ceremony on Sept. 11. WILL KANGAS

school parent organization and officials will continue the tour around all of the schools through November. Administrators will present the financial situation and then look for feedback from boosters, parents and community leaders on what to do. See BUDGET, Page 17

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HOLT — “Jump! Jump! Jump!” Students from the fourth grade at Syamore Elementary joined Holt Junior High Students in chanting at a special assembly on Sept. 12. Bike stunt artists soared off a ramp in the junior high gym to the delight of the students, as they chanted for more aerial action. Another bicyclist flipped

his bike, changed around to ride backwards during a ride and then spun his front wheel while riding on the back. In between the amazement was a special message about not quitting and how to deal with bullies. Schools in the area have been addressing the bully issue, specifically cyber bullying as of late. This particular assemSee ASSEMBLY, Page 9

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Service Auction Holt United Methodist Church will hold a silent auction for donated services on Sunday morning with bidding closing after the morning worship services. Services offered include house cleaning, pastoral services for a wedding, yard work, a custom decorated cake, dinners, baby sitting, grocery shopping, Zumba, introductory music lessons and much more. Proceeds will benefit the church “boiler and furnace replacement fund.” The public is welcome to participate.

Inter-faith breakfast to support food bank September is Hunger Awareness Month. The public is invited to an inter-faith gathering on Sept. 20 from 8-9 a.m. to recognize the efforts of the Mid-Michigan Food Bank in meeting the needs of the community, a free event hosted by First Presbyterian Church at Ottawa and Pine streets in Lansing. For more information, go to www.midmichiganfoodbank.org.

Square Dance Club has new location Grande Paraders Square Dance Club is now dancing at a new location. Join us on Wednesdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and our Halloween dance (costumes optional) on Oct. 26 at the Holt 9th Grade Campus Cafeteria, 5780 W. Holt Road, directly across from Holt High School. Round dancing starts at 7 p.m. and alternating plus and mainstream modern-style square dancing starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost $4 for club members and $5 for guests. Casual attire. A large parking lot is in the front of the building and there is a limited amount of parking in the rear, adjacent to the cafeteria. Contact Alice Sklar at 517-694-0087 for further information.

lems develop, how does a person know what steps to take? This presentation will be Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. at the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 5682 Holt Road. This program is free to the community. For more information or questions, call (517) 543-6978

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At the Holt Lions September meeting their guest speaker was Andrea Davis, who is the Community Relations C oordinator for Granger Container Company. She spoke of recycling in the mid-Michigan area. She talked about how everyone should be recycling their plastic and glass containers, newspapers, cardboard, and tin cans. If anyone is interested in the Holt Lions they are invited to stop in any 1st or 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Delhi Cafe and meet the group for a dinner. The Holt Lions are always looking for new members who want to get involved in their community. COURTESY PHOTO

Modern-style Square Dance lessons begin Meet new friends and get some exercise. A seven week series of beginner level lessons, sponsored by the Grande Paraders Square Dance Club and Holt Community Schools started Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The location is at the ninth grade campus across from Holt High School on Holt Road. The cost is $42 and $30 for seniors. You may register either by calling (517) 694-3411, or in person at the Community Education Office at 5885 W. Holt Road. Pre-registration is necessary. For further information, contact Alice at (517) 694-0087.

Lions Club brush drop-off Sept. 17 Holt’s Lions Club will host a brush drop-off on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Publicly Owned Treat-

ment Works Pond Area, Grovenburg Road (across from Recycling Center). Brush that is no longer than 8’ long and 12” in diameter will need to be unloaded by residents in the designated areas only. Trailers are restricted in size to no larger than 7’ x 12’. Proof of residency is required. Yard waste, leaves, compost and root balls no larger than 15” in diameter will be accepted free of charge during this self-serve event only. Yard waste in plastics bags must be dumped and the bags properly disposed of by the resident. For more information call (517) 699-3874.

Creating Healthy Connections event set Colon and rectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in this country. Erick Rivas, M.D. offers guidelines for preserving digestive health, especially as it pertains to the “end” of the digestive tract. When prob-

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) free training will be held Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 from 6-10 p.m. each night with the final exercise Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mason Fire Department, 221 W. Ash St., Mason. Once certified, volunteers can work public events, attend further training and help in emergencies. Registration required; visit www.lansingmi.gov/fire/ emrg_mngt/c_e_r_t.jsp or e-mail your name, address and phone number to CERT@lansingmi.gov or call the Lansing Office of Emergency Management at (517) 483-4110 for more information.

Laps for Love-Fun run/walk Sept. 17 MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Pediatrics presents Laps for Love-fun run/walk, a benefit for the Cunningham/George Family, Saturday, Sept. 17 at Holt High School track, 5885 W. Holt Road in Holt. On-site registration 8-8:45 a.m.; 5K run, 9 a.m.; Kids 1 mile (ages 6-12) and Kids’ dash (up to 5 years of age) immediately following completion of 5K run; 5K Walk and Pledge Walk, 10-11:30 a.m.; refreshments, entertainment , games, 10 a.m. to noon. Entry fee $10 in advance for individuals, $15 day of event; $15 in advance for family of 4, $20 day of event. This is not a timed event nor will awards be given. Net proceeds will be donated to the family. Information call (517) 884-3726.

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AUTO EVENTS Horsepower at the Zoo Car Show, Potter Park Zoo, Outside the zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Car registration 8 a.m.-noon. See cool classic cars, antique autos and vintage hot rods while strolling the park grounds. Contact the Capital City Corvette Club for more information. Info: 703-8065, www.potterparkzoo.org/node/131. Cost: $15 per car entry fee at the gate, regular zoo admission and parking fees apply.

BIBLE STUDY Bible study and prayer meeting, Dimondale Christian Outreach, 123 N. Bridge St., Dimondale, 7 p.m. Thursdays. With Bob and Sandra Carpenter, pastors. Info: 663-8872. Bible Study School, IDMR, 4573 Willoughby Road Suite E, Holt, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays. See the Bible in pictures like the Prophets and Apostles saw in visions. In Bible classes you can see 450 square feet of multicolored fully detailed charts showing historical, prophetic and scientific knowledge. Refer to and read: Romans 1:19-20. Info: 927-3177 , lansingbible.weebly.com.

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Booth space available, The Grand-dale Shoppe, 138 S. Bridge St., Dimondale, through Sept. 21. Info: 646-0225, www.thegranddaleshoppe.com. Call for mentors, Greater Lansing area, Lansing, ongoing. Mentor former prisoners. Looking for volunteers to help one to two hours per week with the New Life Mentorship Program. Call for more information. Info: 882-6870 ext. 230. Call for Participants for Holt Village Sampler Show, Holt, Holt, Holt, show is Nov. 17. Looking for homes

and crafters to participate. This is the 29th year of the show. Crafters open their homes to the public to shop. Info: 571694-7061, www.holtcrafters.com.

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Jazzercise classes, Jazzercise - Holt, 2450 Delhi Commerce Drive, Ste. 1 , Holt, 4:30 p.m. Call for preschoolers, MSU Mondays through Thursdays, 6 Child Development Labs, 325 W. p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Grand River, East Lansing, ongoing. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Classes are held during the Group fitness class combines university’s academic year. dance-based cardio with strength Enrollment is open until classes are training and stretching. Go online full. Classes for ages 3-5 at two or call or email Pam Lynch at locations, one in Haslett and one in jazzerpammy@gmail.com for East Lansing. Call or see website for registration information and cost. more information. Info: 339-6045, Registration is ongoing. Info: www.hdfs.msu.edu/cdl. 351-1689, www.jazzholt.com. Call For Vendors for Eighth Annual Craft & Gift Expo, MAJ People’s Law School, Cooley Law School, fourth floor, Capitol City Baptist School, 5100 Inner Temple, 300 S. Capitol Ave., Willoughby Road, Holt, show is 1-7 Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. p.m. Nov. 18 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6-Oct. 18. Learn about the law, 19. Held in conjunction with the your rights and the legal system. Holt Village Sampler Arts & Crafts People’s Law School is an annual Show. Crafters and artists may series of seven sessions covering call or email different aspects of the law and advancement@capitolcitybaptistministires.org the legal system. Register online or for further information and an call. Info: 321-3073, application. Info: 694-6122, ext. www.michiganjustice.org/MI/ 17, capitolcitybaptistministries.org. docDownload/33585. Cost: $25 for Cost: free admission. all sessions, through a sponsorship CLASSES by the Michigan Association for Justice, Sinas Dramis Law Firm, and Breastfeeding Classes, Thomas Cooley Law School. Greater Lansing, ongoing. Learn more about breastfeeding to give CLUBS AND your baby the very best start. Info: 337-7365, www.epobaby.org. MEETINGS CPR/AED/First Aid Ingham County Tea Party Training Course for Patriots Town Hall Professionals, Greater Meeting, Fraternal Order of Lansing area, Lansing, ongoing. Eagles Mason/Holt #3734, 1111 N. Classes are forming now. Call for Cedar Road, Mason, 7 p.m. Sept. 20. more information on how to certify Everyone in attendance will be or re-certify through the American required to sign in as guests. Heart Association. Info: 588-9353. Special guest speaker - Peter Konectchy, U.S. Senate Republican Free weekly yoga class, Candidate, Michigan. For Just B Yoga & Tai Chi LLC, 106 information, email: Island Ave., Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m. inghamcountyteapartypatriots@gmail.com. Wednesdays. Free weekly power yoga class for all levels. Get Kiwanis Club of Holt, Charlar rid of stress, increase muscle Place, 4230 Charlar Drive, Holt, tone, meet new friends. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Info: 699-5595. mats provided. Info: 488-5260, Kiwanis Club of South www.justbyoga.com. Cost: Free. Lansing, Salvation Army, 701 W. Jazzercise, Holt, Holt, 4:30 p.m. Jolly Road, Lansing, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Info: 882-1495. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; Scandinavian Society 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Every group Picnic, Lions Club Pavilion, Green fitness class combines danceArbor Drive, Dimondale, 2-4:30 p.m. based cardio with strength training Sept. 18. Bring a dish to pass. and stretching to sculpt, tone and Fishing, horseshoes, possibly other lengthen muscles for maximium fat burn. Registration is ongoing. Call for location. Contact Pam

South Lansing/Holt Rotary Meeting, Causeway Bay Hotel, 6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing, noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Info: 525-4421.

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a post golf program following. Call or email icacgolfouting2011@gmail.com for more information and to register for the outing and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship deadline is Sept. 9. Golf registration deadline is Sept. 23. Proceeds to benefit the ICAC Animal Care Fund. Info: (734) 891-4178. Cost: $75 individual, $250 foursome.

Holt Kiwanis Chicken BarB-Q Dinner, Holt First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship HEALTH Hall , 2021 N. Aurelius Road, Holt, Birthing Center Tours, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 23. Dinners can Ingham Regional Medical Center, be take out or eaten in at the Greenlawn Campus, Women and church. Dinners include half a Children’s Center entrance lobby, barbecue chicken, baked potato, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, roll, applesauce and cookie. Tickets 6 p.m. Mondays. For parents-to-be can be obtained from Kiwanis and their families. Info: 975-7300. Club members, Dart Bank, Brower Diabetes Education, Ingham Foods, Holt-Dimondale Agency, Regional Medical Center Dawe McGraw Law Firm, Terry’s Jewelers. Auditorium, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave. Info: 281-9358. Cost: $8 in advance; , Lansing, ongoing. Monthly $9 at the door. diabetes education classes. FUNDRAISERS Physician referral and registration are required. Info: 975-6600, Alzheimer’s Association www.irmc.org. Lansing Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Auditorium Field, Lending Medical Closet, MSU Campus, East Lansing, 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 2021 Sept. 18. Nationwide event to Aurelius Rd, Holt, ongoing. Medical raise awareness and funds for equipment to loan out, including Alzheimer’s care, support and walkers, crutches, wheelchairs and research. Join us for a 3K or other items. Also accepting 5K walk. Call or go online for donations of used medical information about joining a team. equipment. Call weekdays or e-mail Registration opens at 11 a.m.; walk sally@fpc-holt.org for more begins at 1 p.m. Info: 999-3336, information. Info: 694-8151. www.alz.org/mglc. Cost: Outpatient Nutrition Registration is free. Education, Ingham Regional Step Up for Down Medical Center, Pennsylvania Syndrome Zoo Party, Campus, 2727 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Lansing, ongoing. Meet privately Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, with a registered IRMC dietitian noon-4 p.m. Sept. 18. Free entrance to learn about your nutritional to the zoo, lunch and snacks, needs. Call for an appointment. kids’ activities, bounce houses, Info: 975-2217. Cost: fee may be free T-shirt (if registered by Sept. covered by insurance. 2), silent auction, raffle and live Peripheral Arterial musical entertainment by Sudden Disease (PAD) Screening, Impact. Info: 927-1100, Ingham Regional Medical Center, www.cadsa.org. Cost: $12 per 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, 7 person, $30 per family. a.m.-noon Thursdays and Fridays. Get a full assessment of your GOLF vascular health. Call to register. Ingham County Animal Info: 975-8304. Cost: $60, $70 with Control 2011Golf Outing, full cholesterol/glucose profile and College Fields Golf Club, 3800 cardiac appraisal. Hagadorn Road, Okemos, Oct. 8. Four-person 18-hole scramble with Pulmonary Rehabilitation, cart, 9 a.m. registration with coffee Ingham Regional Medical Center, and doughnuts, 10 a.m. shotgun 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, start, lunch at the turn, hole ongoing. For those who suffer contests, 50/50 raffle, prizes and from chronic respiratory disease.

Physician referral and registration required. Call for details. Info: 975-6400. Cost: insurance coverage may be available.

Saturday Sports Medicine and Athletic Injury Clinic, Ingham Regional Orthopedic Hospital, 2727 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. A walk-in sports injury clinic staffed by mid-Michigan sports medicine physicians and certified athletic trainers. Call 351-7815 for more information weekdays or 975-8500 Saturday mornings. Info: 351-7815. Vascular Rehabilitation, Ingham Regional Medical Center, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, ongoing. For people who suffer from calf, thigh or other pain due to decreased blood flow in the legs. Monthly screening available. Physician referral and registration required Info: 975-8304.

RACES Cooley 5K Race for Education, Cooley Law School Stadium, 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Featuring a scenic course that showcases downtown Lansing, the Cooley 5K Race for Education starts at Cooley Law School Stadium and features downtown attractions, including a loop around the State Capitol building. Info: 485-4500, www.ccriverrun.org.

REUNIONS GLHS Fifth Annual Multi Class Reunion, Dispatch Sports Pub & Grill, 3004 W. Main St., Lansing, 4 p.m. Sept. 24. This is a casual get-together for graduating classes 1970 through 1985. Info: 484-7940. Lansing Eastern High School Class of 1948 Luncheon Buffet, Fire Mountain Grill, 730 Elmwood Road, Lansing, 1:15 p.m. Sept. 21. Call Al Chapman at 485-4897 or Pearl Brooks at 627-5738 to reserve a spot. Cost: $7 includes tax and tip. St. Mary’s Class of ‘45 Reunion Luncheon, Delhi Cafe Family Restaurant, 4625 Willoughby Road, Holt, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 24. Call Jan Phillips for more information. Info: 484-6407.

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Dimondale Farmers ALS, Holt United Methodist Church, Market, Dimondale, Michigan, 2321 N. Aurelius Road, Holt, 6:30-8 136 N. Bridge Street, Dimondale, p.m. third Tuesdays. Lou Gehrig’s 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 2-Oct. 27. disease support group. Info: Musical entertainment each week. 646-6850. Info: 646-0230, Compassionate Friends dcdcmi.web.officelive.com/default.aspx. Support Group, Salvation Army, 701 W. Jolly Road, Lansing, Multi-Vendor Event, Multi 7:30-9:30 p.m. first and third Vendor Event, 3427 Bergman Ave, Tuesdays. For bereaved parents Lansing, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 18. An who have lost a child. Info: afternoon of one-stop shopping 351-6480. with many small businesses including Pampered Chef, Miche Debtors Anonymous, All Bags, Garage Interiors of Lansing, Saints Episcopal Church, Lower Peggy Rostorfer Attorney at Law, Level Yellow Classroom, 800 Abbot Private Quarters, Mary Kay, Dance Road, East Lansing, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Now Dance Forever Dance Studio, Wednesdays. For those who are Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, having problems with debt and Party Lite, Jewels by Park Lane compulsive spending. Info: and more. Info: 331-3085, 351-7160, www.myparklane.com/lmann. www.debtorsanonymous.org. SPECIAL EVENTS Internal Cardiac Defibrillator Support 125th Church Anniversary Group, Ingham Regional Medical Homecoming Dinner & Center, Education Center, 401 W. Program, Grovenburg United Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, ongoing. Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall For patients, family and friends downstairs, 1368 Grovenburg Road, of those with implanted cardiac Holt, 1 p.m. Sept. 18. Open to defibrillators. Call Denise Grimes anyone with a past or present for the quarterly meeting schedule. connection to the church. Dinner Info: 483-7554. menu includes old-fashioned hearty beef stew, Grandma’s salt Nicotine Anonymous, biscuits, homemade corn relish, Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence salads, pumpkin pie and other campus, Doctor’s Dining Room, foods popular in the 1880s. 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, 6 Program includes a historical p.m. Mondays. A group of men and presentation by Jane North Bryce women helping each other to quit titled “Grovenburg Through the smoking and live their lives free of Years” and the creation of an nicotine. Info: 627-9606. Cost: free outdoor commemorative rock or $1 donation. cairn. Info: 648-5730.

ecology, as watch standers at station, public education, assisting with managing our various social networking and public affairs projects). The men and women in the Auxiliary are a uniformed component of the U.S. Coast Guard. You may be able to volunteer from home and set your own schedule. Call or email Douglas Colwell at douglas.colwell@gmail.com for more information. Info: 574-4154, www.cgaux.org.

Passages: Understanding Your Grief Support Group, Hospice of Lansing’s Stoneleigh Residence, Meditation Room, 3411 Stoneleigh Drive, Lansing, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 22. Grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one. The purpose of this group is to work through grief by sharing experiences, supporting each other and learning from one another. This group meets for eight weeks on Thursday evenings Sept. 22 through Nov. 10. Call to register. Registration is required. Info: 882-1663. Cost: free.

Hospice Volunteers Needed, Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 4 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 21. Heartland VOLUNTEERS Hospice is looking for volunteers Call for volunteers, Ingham to visit the terminally ill wherever Regional Medical Center, they live within the Lansing area. Greenlawn Campus, 401 W. RSVP to Peggy at 244-0404. Info: Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, ongoing. 244-0404. Seeking volunteers for gift shop, Meals-on-Wheels patient transport services and volunteers, Tri County Office McRee Guest House. Info: On Aging, 5303 S. Cedar St. # 975-6900, www.irmc.org. 1, Lansing, ongoing. Volunteers Call for Volunteers for deliver meals to older adults who Elder Law of Michigan, do not normally leave their home. Greater Lansing area, Lansing, The usual commitment is about ongoing. Elder Law of Michigan is one hour per month. Info: 887-1460. seeking volunteers to reach out Volunteers needed for to older citizens about potential Road to Recovery, Greater benefits to help pay for Medicare. Lansing area, Lansing, ongoing. Call for more information and The American Cancer Society is to sign up. Info: 853-2398, seeking volunteers to provide free www.elderlawofmi.org. transportation to cancer patients in Call for Volunteers for U.S. Lansing and the surrounding area Coast Guard Auxiliary, who do not have access to their Greater Lansing area, ongoing. own transportation. Volunteers Male and female volunteers are must have a valid driver’s license needed to impact people’s lives by and proof of insurance, and may teaching boating safety or other commit as many or as few hours related marine educational subjects as their schedule allows. Call Julie (participating with the Coast Guard Renner to register for volunteer at their stations, on marine patrol training. Info: 664-1361, mission, safeguarding our marine www.cancer.org.

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agency follows equal opportunity guidelines and that minorities are considered for employment. She said her goal is to have an agency workforce “representative” of Ingham County. At the agency, whites now make up 82 percent of the staff, blacks consist of 6 percent and Hispanics make up 12 percent. That compares with a county population in which 61 percent are whites, 24 percent are blacks and 13 percent are Hispanics, according to the 2010 Census. “Some may see it as micro-management. I just see it as making sure the administration has done the things they need to do,” Rodgers said.

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In February, the commission announced it would hire a consultant to analyze its organization and review employee complaints. The report had been requested by the county’s four Republican county commissioners after claims of racial bias and discord at the agency had been swirling around for months. The report made no find-

The Holt area’s county commissioner Steve Dougan, who also called for the review, said micro-management by Rodgers has undermined agency managers. “Shirley micro-managed (Conklin) terribly,” said Joe Guenther, a former road commissioner who served on the board until Jan. 1. “We are not hired to manage

A newly released consultant’s review of the Ingham County Road Commission has made the following recommendations: • Replace at least some agency managers within three months. • Merge at least part of the commission’s Finance Department within two months • Review board policies within six months • Review employee policies within six months • Redesign organizational structure within six months to meet rising agency demands with fewer resources • Conduct a board retreat to discuss agency matters within three months

the Road Commission. We are hired to set policy and practices.” Guenther said micromanagement included Rodgers keeping Conklin after Road Commission meetings to talk at length about his handling of issues at the agency. “It was meeting after meeting after meeting,” Guenther said. But county Commissioner Debbie De Leon, a Democrat who chairs the county services committee that oversees the Road Commission, said she has been a good Road Commission leader, as well as of the Lansing School District. “The board will get to the bottom of this nonsense,” De Leon said. “(Rodgers) is the kind of leader I want. There is nobody more competent than Shirley. She has a lot of experience.” Mark Grebner, a Democrat who chairs the county Board of Commissioners, said while he didn’t support Rodgers appointment to the commission in 2007, he doesn’t blame her for employee discord. He blames the road board as a whole, as well as county commissioners, for not appointing more qualified people to the road board. The county Board of Commissioners, on which

Democrats have a 12-4 majority over Republicans, appoints road commissioners. Other road commissioners are James Dravenstatt-Moceri and Norman Gear, as well as Mark Thomas and Milton Scales, whose terms began this year. “It’s hard to judge any one of them. The five have created a mess,” Grebner said of the road board. “The (county) Board of Commissioners have failed. ... We have created a body whose attention is not devoted to the mundane problems of road maintenance. It’s devoted to political wrangling.” Scales said he still is reviewing the report and determining whether it accurately reflects the situation at the agency. “If there is disarray at the commission, the board has a responsibility to put things in order. That’s what we are doing,” said Scales, adding the board’s next step is to review the consultant’s recommendations.

Culture of distrust The report faulted some employees for going directly to the board with concerns and making an “end run” around agency mangers. The report contends there is a culture of

distrust within the agency, with many employees not trusting board members or agency managers, and managers not trusting Rodgers. The report called for hiring new managers as a way to “move the organization forward.” “Of even greater concern is the sharing of confidential information provided to the (board) and that same information ending up in the hands of another employee,” the report said. “This is a breach of confidentiality and warrants a serious review by (board) commissioners.” Scales and Rodgers say they have not passed any employee’s confidential information to another employee, and are not sure what information the report refers to. Goree declined to discuss specifics of the report. Randy Schafer, a Republican commissioner who called for the report, said the board is moving too quickly on making key staff changes. “I think we have excellent management,” Schafer said. “I’ve never seen a board function in this manner and create so much consternation. It’s not good for citizens. It’s not good for employees.”

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INGHAM COUNTY — A potential management shake-up is under way at the Ingham County Road Commission in the wake of a consultant’s report that criticized agency operations. At the center of the shake-up is Road Commission Chairwoman Shirley Rodgers, who also is presiding over a stormy year at the Lansing School District as board president. Earlier this year, Rodgers was criticized for leading a move at the school district to shorten the contract of its superintendent and lay off other top administrators to address a $20 million shortfall. While the consultant’s report contended the Road Commission was riven with distrust among managers and employees, it also highlighted concerns that Rodgers improperly interjected herself into day-to-day management. “The board chair’s behavior was not viewed favorably” by employees, the report stated. “Words such as micro-managing, don’t they know their role is policy and governance, etc., was mentioned many times. In addition, there was a high level of distrust between some of the leadership and the board chair.” The commission’s 70 employees are responsible for the repair, maintenance and traffic safety of more than 1,249 miles of road in the county. It has an annual budget of about $22 million. Rodgers defended her leadership on the board. She acknowledged she has taken steps to ensure the

ings of racial bias. But the report did recommend changes in agency management within three months. Last week, road commissioners directed Peter Cohl, a commission attorney, to review “employment options” with operations director Jim Benjamin and finance director Tina Henry. The report, which cost $11,800, was prepared by Michael Goree, president and CEO of Growth Strategies Consulting Inc., who interviewed nearly all employees of the Road Commission in July. Rodgers refused to say whether the “employment options” may include layoffs. She said the board has not yet decided whether to review managing director Bill Conklin’s contract, which expires Jan. 14, 2012. Commission members may move to make staff changes as early as today during a special meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. A meeting agenda states the board may go into closed session to discuss “pending labor negotiations.” Conklin declined to comment and referred all questions to Rodgers. Benjamin and Henry also declined to comment. But Don Vickers, one of the Republican county commissioners who called for the review, said that if Conklin’s contract is not renewed, then Rodgers should step down as well, saying her leadership has contributed to any problems at the agency.

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HOLT - The Holt volleyball team has gotten off to a fast start this season with an 11-4 record that includes a 6-0 day at the Corunna Invite last Saturday. The Rams won the 12 team tournament defeating Chesaning, Swartz Creek and Ovid-Elsie in pool play and earning the No. 1 overall seed. Holt later faced both Chesaning and OvidElsie again in bracket play before defeating Fowlerville in the championship. “We got into a rhythm of passing off of their serves and when we do that our offense pretty much runs itself,” Coach Kellie Sweitzer said. Each match was a bestof-three format and in their six matches the Rams were only taken to the third game twice. The only two times Holt was forced to play three games were when they played Swartz Creek and Ovid-Elsie the second time. Sweitzer attributes her team’s success to their resilience throughout the day and their positive attitude throughout the six matches. “It was a 12 hour day and we gave a lot of heart and never gave up,” Sweitzer

said “We were unstoppable in the championship match and it’s exciting to see the potential we have.” The Rams parlayed the championship into a conference win over East Lansing Tuesday night. East Lansing gave the Rams a much closer match taking them to five games. However, Holt pulled out the victory with the help of setter Nichole Smith.

A personal best Smith had a personal best 50 assists in the match against East Lansing, meaning she successfully aided over half of the Rams 98 points. Sweitzer said that Smith is crucial in their offense being that they only run one setter where most teams are running two. “It surprises me that I was able to do that,” Smith said “but at the same time we work hard in practice to be able to put up those numbers.” Smith attributed her large numbers to others on the team, giving credit to the defense for setting her up and said the hitters were on top of their game too. Being able to set others up is something she said she takes pride in, even though it doesn’t come with the glory of some of the other positions on the court.

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Boys Soccer Since opening the season with a brutual schedule and pulling out a 3-3-1 record, Holt has improved to 6-3-2 that included a 1-1 tie to Everett Sept. 13. Zach Hernandez scored the lone goal for the Rams and even though they only got a tie, Coach Aaron Smith says his still in control of their own destiny. “Until we get a loss we still have a shot at the League,” Smith said. “We want to get at least 10 wins ad if we win out we would win the league title by at least a half game. “ To get their Holt will have to go through another rough stretch in their schedule playing Midland Dow Sept. 17 and Okemos Sept. 22.

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Grand Ledge and Sexton on the schedule, that is still a tall order. To get their Holt has a mantra that is echoed by coaches and players alike. One game at a time. “For us its one day, one session, and one drill at a time,” Coach Al Slamer said. “The kids concentrate on the next thing they can control.” The Rams have taken this mentality knowing that they cannot afford to overlook a team or have a slip up. “Our first goal is to beat Everett,” Senior Sawyer McFadden said. “Because if we don’t beat them, then

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work to be done. It’s easier to make mistakes if you do not know where to start. • Talk to others who have also done the work. They may have some tips or advice that can save you time and money. You may also want to ask if they can help and show you the ropes. • Be sure to obtain all neces-

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regular people can try. Starting off small and building up as skills are developed are good ways to begin. For example: • Tile a small kitchen backsplash before tackling an entire bathroom shower enclosure or floor. • Build an outdoor potting stand before attempting furniture or cabinetry work in a main room of the house. • Change out a ceiling fan or lighting fixture before re-running electrical lines through the home. • Succeed in repairing a leaky drain pipe before taking on a more advanced plumbing issue. • Use regular painting techniques first before experimenting with a trendy faux finish or plaster application. There are many different things individuals can do themselves that stretch beyond routine home maintenance. From manicures to pool upkeep, the potential to save money when budgets are tight can be a powerful motivator.

Ways to ready your home to withstand harsh winter weather insulation. Such joists won’t be visible in an adequately insulated attic. Put up the storm windows. It’s nice to open the windows in the spring and summer and let the warm air waft in through the screens. But when summer is over, it’s time to put up the storm windows once again. Storm windows add an extra layer of protection from the elements and are especially valuable in homes with single-pane glass windows. Homeowners who don’t have storm windows should consider upgrading their existing windows. Such a project isn’t cheap, but newer windows will almost certainly lead to lower heating costs, meaning the project will essentially pay for itself over time. Homeowners who can’t afford to replace all of their windows don’t have to replace them all at once. Instead, replace them a few at a time and make the

rooms where you spend the most time each winter the first on the list to receive new windows. Be diligent with the gutters. Leaves falling from trees is an idyllic image associated primarily with autumn. Unfortunately, when leaves fall they often fall into the gutters. Routinely clean the gutters once the leaves start to fall. Clean gutters will allow snow and rain to effectively drain through the gutters. If the gutters are clogged, snow might have nowhere to go when it begins to melt, and roof damage might result. Such damage is costly but preventable in most instances. One of the easier preventive measures to take is to routinely clean the gutters of leaves and other debris that accumulate during the fall. When cleaning the gutters, make sure they are properly aligned. Poorly aligned gutters can lead to a host of problems.

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their disposal to plug leaks, be it door sweeps that block air from entering under exterior doors to caulk applied around leaky windows. When using caulk outdoors, be sure to use a weatherresistant caulk or, if sealing brick, use masonry sealer. Add insulation upstairs. Homeowners who have an attic in their homes might want to consider adding some insulation up there. Experts recommend a minimum of 12 inches of insulation in the attic. That might prove costly, but a poorly insulated attic is akin to opening the front door and letting the heat out. It might be best for less-thanhandy homeowners to hire a professional to insulate the attic. But do-it-yourselfers might find it good to know that if the ceiling joists, which are often 11 inches or less, are visible, then the attic is in need of additional

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As autumn arrives, homeowners can take several steps to get their homes ready for whatever winter has to offer with the following tasks. Fix the leaks. A leaky home will prove an expensive home during the winter months. A home with many leaks will be much colder to inhabit, and homeowners typically turn up the heat to counter drafts that can make a home feel like a meat locker. But turning up the thermostat isn’t the answer. Instead, fix leaks in the fall before the cold weather arrives. Leaks should not be very hard to find. On the first breezy autumn afternoon, walk around the house in search of any drafty areas. These drafts will be noticeable and often occur around doors and window frames, electrical outlets and even recessed lighting. Homeowners have a host of options at

Things to consider when budgeting your home improvement Home improvement projects have become de rigueur for today’s homeowners. Be it a kitchen remodel or the ever popular man cave project, home improvement projects remain a goal for many. As enticing as a home improvement project might be, no project can be successful until a budget has been established. The right budget will keep homeowners from going deep into debt when improving their homes, ensuring that, upon the project’s completion, they can fully enjoy their revamped castles without the specter of significant debt hanging ominously over their heads. Before beginning a home improvement project, homeowners can take the following things into consideration.

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Many homeowners finance home improvement projects with loans from the bank. Particularly in the current economy when banks are being forced to tighten lending requirements, securing such loans isn’t easy. Homeowners with significant credit card debt should eliminate such debt before beginning a project. Doing so serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, eliminating outstanding debt will free up more money to allocate toward the project. Eliminating debt will also make loan applicants more attractive to prospective creditors, increasing their chances of securing a loan and a lower interest rate.

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ship of its green spaces. Under the one-year deal, to cost the city $236,000, Ingham County will maintain parks with fewer than 5 acres and those along the Lansing River Trail. “Everybody’s having difficulties. That’s not a mystery to anybody,” said Brett Kaschinske, Lansing’s parks director. “What we are looking to do is partner with them.”

The arrangement is awaiting final signatures. The goal is to start Oct. 1, Ingham County Controller Mary Lannoye said. The partnership will include basic maintenance, such as mowing, trimming weeds and trash removal, Kaschinske said. The county will be a contractor but no city parks employees will be laid off, he said. Nor should it be

dents and is 51st in the state in terms of size out of 783 school districts. A state ranking report showed that Holt was ranked 647th near the bottom in the state in terms of business and administration costs for the size of the district. “That something we are proud of,” Cosgrove said. A final decision on what will be cut won’t be due until next fiscal year when the 2011-12 budget is adopted. The presentation includes costs for several programs, including busing which costs $1.5 million, paraeducators which cost $464,000 and help teachers in class with needy students. Cosgrove said counselors, which cost just over

a million per year, are not mandated by the state. Officials hope to get a finding and summation by March. Other programs, like athletics are trying to take the negotiable approach and are asked what amount would be needed to defray costs and keep programs running. While dropping slightly in enrollment, Holt Public Schools still gets Schools of Choice students, which leads to $7 million for the district. There are 961 schools of choice students in the district. Cosgrove said Holt’s food service actually turns a profit, while other districts have switched to a private service.

presumed that the county can perform the work at a lower cost. Instead, city workers will continue to handle more in-depth work, including pavement upkeep, forestry and brush clearing, including at the 40 parks. Should the city not do this, the $236,000 fee would be spread across the entire parks system, Kaschinske said, rather than dedicated to select sites. Kaschinske and Willis Bennett, Ingham County’s parks director, said the deal also reflects a growing trend of shared services between governments. What makes this differ-

ent is the contract fee, which is expected to cover equipment purchases, seasonal employees and operating costs, Bennett said. The county will mow the parks on a 12-day rotation, the same cycle Lansing uses. County workers already maintain Potter Park and the adjoining zoo, the River Trail south from there and portions of Scott Woods Park near Hawk Island County Park. The city doesn’t pay a fee for those agreements. General fund contributions to the county’s parks budget in 2011 total roughly $1.3 million. About

$6.9 million is budgeted this year from Lansing’s general fund to the parks department, a drop of more than 9 percent from last year’s budget. Most of the parks the county will maintain are smaller and located near neighborhoods. As such, Bennett said, the plan is twofold: Keep residents from noticing the effects of trim budgets by keeping grass short. “We battle that all the time. Parks are not a mandated service by law,” he said. “Hopefully, as this relationship is building that we can start to erase some of those issues.”

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season and fifth of her career in the win at ODU. Baker is 4-0-1 for the ‘Cats this season. She has a 0.77 goals against average and an 85.7 save percentage.

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Mom to shave her head for her brave son Dawn Parker dlparker@lsj.com

OKEMOS – With everything her son Luke has been through, Monica Fochtman figures a little hair isn’t a big loss. The Okemos mother of two is will be in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 as part of the 2011 class of 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave. She’ll be there because Luke Fochtman, a 5-1/2 year-old kindergartner at St. Thomas Aquinas School in East Lansing, is a cancer survivor. Fochtman and the other 45 Mommas will all shave their heads in support of their children. The group’s name comes from what could be a particularly grim statistic: Each weekday in the U.S., 46 mothers are told their child has cancer.

Donations to the 46 Mommas go to St. Baldrick’s, a charitable organization known as the world’s largest volunteer fundraiser for research into childhood cancer. Luke was diagnosed with Stage IV Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the muscles attached to the bones and one of the most common cancers in young children. The diagnosis came Dec. 12, 2008, just five days after his third birthday.

Suspicious lump “We found a suspicious lump in his groin, and went to our pediatrician,” Monica Fochtman said of the initial discovery. Looking back, there were signs something was wrong – changes in personality, complaints of pain and photos which

show him leaning to one side. While helping Luke get dressed for bed one day, the lump was visible. While the lump didn’t raise alarm bells right away, one doctor visit was enough to make them concerned. “We weren’t alarmed until we took him to see our pediatrician on a Wednesday, and I didn’t become alarmed until we had an appointment down at University of Michigan Hospital by Friday morning,” Monica Fochtman said. Their pediatrician, she continued, “knew exactly what he was looking at and how far it had gone.” At U-M, Luke underwent an MRI and an ultrasound. The diagnosis came by 5 p.m. “I felt absolute terror,” Monica Fochtman said.

“Fear, anger – just absolute terror.” The cancer had already spread to other organs, including Luke’s lungs. The family eventually went through 15 months of treatment, as infections and other complications extended the original 54-week schedule. Several different chemotherapy treatments were used, along with six weeks of daily radiation.

Remarkable paatient Through it all, Luke was by all reports a remarkably tolerant patient. “We were very fortunate in that Luke was so young. It was hard to believe it at the time, but his age was actually a great asset to his treatment,” Monica Fochtman said.

And while he hasn’t asked too much yet about what he endured, Luke’s parents expect he will eventually. “I don’t think he was old enough to ask tough questions,” dad Sean Fochtman said. “It’s what he was doing at the time. I bet we’ll get those tough questions later, when he turns 11 or 12 or 13 and he realizes what he went through as a 3-yearold.” “This was a boy who had bacterial infections so severe that he was throwing up in the middle of the night with a 105-degree fever, who we then took in the middle of the night to University of Michigan Hospital,” Monica Fochtman added. “He didn’t say no. That’s not a parental exaggeration because I think my kid is so great –

he didn’t say no, ever.” Not only a positive attitude helped him fight the cancer – there were video games too. “We’ve been boxing on the Wii, with bags, and we would pretend the bags were like chemo, and we would fight it out,” Luke Fochtman said. The soundtrack for the fight? Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”. The whole family – including Luke and his younger brother, Connor – will be there in Washington to help handle the clippers. Monica Fochtman said she’s not the least bit concerned about shaving her head – in fact, she had asked Luke if she could do it during his treatment. He said no. “I’m happy to do it, I’m proud, and I want people to ask me why I have no hair,” she said.

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Road is done and is nice Excellent work, it’s great to finally have this long delayed stretch of road done in Delhi. With all those missing Yugo’s that fell into to potholes we have a good base! We need long term plans to get and keep our roads in great shape and not come to what we saw the last 8 years. A plan that will not allow the state to fiddle with road funds the county needs. Public safety and roads are high issues to us all. Glad this strip is finally done.

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continues to create an environment that attracts other large employers and entrepreneurs who want to open new small businesses as well,” said Mindy Biladeau, executive director of Downtown Lansing Inc. The downtown business district gave the employees welcome packets with coupons and information on downtown restaurants and businesses, Biladeau said. Downtown felt a boost last year when Michigan State Police brought about

500 workers to its new headquarters at Grand Avenue and Kalamazoo Street. The Blue Cross relocation comes on the heels of Accident Fund’s move to the redeveloped Ottawa Power Station in April. Accident Fund, which is owned by Blue Cross, employs 650 in Lansing and plans to hire 500 workers during the next 10 years. Blue Cross renovated the former Accident Fund building and adjacent parking structure with new

information technology infrastructure, improved accessibility and a more energy efficient heating system. The insurer already sold its Delta Township property to Auto-Owners Insurance Co., which is expanding its headquarters at the site. Blue Cross hopes to sell its smaller downtown Lansing office, where about eight employees worked before moving to the new site. Other downtown developments are in the

works. The city of Lansing 23 is considering a proposal from Davenport University, which wants to expand its campus at the cityowned Oliver Towers property on Seymour Avenue. And a project to redevelop the former Knapp’s department store is moving along. East Lansing-based Eyde Co. wants to turn the building on Washington Square into a facility for retailers, office space, a business incubator, highend apartments and underground parking.

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FISH FOR FALL STOCKING Trout, Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Catfish, Minnows. Algae/Weed Control, Aeration Equipment, Consultations/ Installations, Free Catalog Harrietta Hills Trout Farm 1 - 8 7 7 - 3 8 9 - 2 5 1 4 www.harriettahills.com. MC

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$25 CAT-APALOOZA Ingham Co Animal Shelter cat special for spayed & neutered cats only. 600 Curtis St., Mason. 517-676-8370 ingham.org/ac ADORABLE BABY MINI DONKEYS. Spotted & solid. Great pets. Call 517-676-4702 ADORABLE COCKAPOO PUPPIES. Unique colors, docked tails, dewclaws, wormed, born 8/13/11. Parents on site. $300 firm. 517-667-8660, 517-749-0170 ADORABLE NONSHEDDING TOYS Cavachons, Maltipoos, Malti-poms. Mini Dauschunds. Shots. $250-$500. 517-404-3045 www.puppy-parlor.com

ADORABLE PUPPIES!! Maltese, Pomeranian, Pomchon, Pom-Poos, Porkies $200-$750 www.puppy-place.net 517-404-1028 or 404-6235

YORKIES MALTESE & YorkiPoos Tcup/Toys NonShed $300/up 989.225.1367

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPUPPIES $300 and $500 PIES AKC, 3 solid black, 4 ALSO adult dogs. 616-891sables, $500 ea. Call 9891058. 855-3662. BLUE BRINDLE 11 wk old pit GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPP I E S AKC, large boned, bull puppy w/cute pink even temperment, good nose, 1st shots, deww/kids, $350. 734-587-3033 ormed, $150. 230-7207

Appliances

RAT TERRIER PUPS $125 each. 989-593-2117

MAYTAG WASHER & dry er $150/pair. 517-281-1917

Farm Equipment -Supplies

ROTTWEILER PUPS AKC Champion lines, OFA cert. Family raised. Vet FRONT MOUNT tractor rock box. $175. 989-593-2117 checked. 517-663-6785

REFRIG, ELECTRIC RANGE, Microwave White Maytag appliances, model year 2000. Range is ceramic cooktop, microwave is wall mount. You take away. $350 for set, 100 each (517)614-2007 jwallace@dillonllc.com

SHIH TZU PUPPIES 8 weeks old. $300. LAB PUPPIES HUNT TEST 517-575-2665. TITLED PARENTS AKC/UKC CH lines SHIH TZU PUPPIES beauti- FRESH TOMATOES, sweet Dews/shots/v et/deworme corn, beans, squash, other ful quality. Home raised, d gundog or family comveggies, peaches, apples, akc parents on site. Prices panion, health guar. OFA CRAFTORS WANTED FOR pears. Call 517-204-4827 start $250. 517-945-4279 hips/elbows CERF Good Shepherds Lutheran $950. (517)420-3597 Church Dec. 3rd Craft Sale. TOMATOES, PEACHES EmeraldGlenLabs@gmail.c SMALL DOG Tables are only $10. Set Raspberries, sweet corn, om 2 or 3 years old. Pref. nonup will start at 6 a.m. and squash & more. Felzke shedding. Call 332-8228 the craft show will start at Farms, 5501 W. Herbison, LAB PUPS CHOCOLATE and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7000 W. SagDeWitt. 517-669-9459. Black, AKC Registered, TOY POODLES inaw Hwy. near Horrocks. shots, wormed, $250.00. For more info please call CKC, all shots, Males $275 ( 5 1 7 ) 2 4 2 - 0 6 7 7 517-321-6100. each. 517-589-0257 or 517glyders@aol.com 256-0351.

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Gold, Silver Jewelry RARE COINS & SETS f or sale: One includes complete 1956-2011 US Mint Proof Coins. In the fall of 2010, this set had a Red Book retail of $1,094.50. In mid-September, 2011, the retail value of the set is now $1,964.90 with the surge in gold & silver. I would consider the best offer over $1,300.00. I have a 1909 "VDB" US Penny rated by PCGS as MS64RB, then an 1885 CC Morgan Silver Dollar in BU, the 2nd lowest mintage of ALL Morgan Silver Dollars (228,000) valued at approx. $1,300.00 +. The end of an era set with a ’63 Franklin 50 cent piece & a ’64 Kennedy 50 cent piece both rated by NGC in PR67. There’s an 1878 "7" tail feather Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar & finally a True American ARTIFACT Recovered from beneath the World Trade Center, at Ground Zero, from 9-112001. There was over $200 million in Gold & Silver coins locked in vaults beneath the WTC. This coin is 1 of few that survived in such great condition. Only the renowned PCGS Coin Firm was granted entry to verify the Authenticity & the Grade of each coin. The coin I have for sale is Rated a "2001" $1 Silver Eagle PCGS Gem Unc, 9-1101, WTC Ground Zero Recovery Artifact. It comes with 2 other priceless items. The 1st is a 2011 "W" (West Point Mint) $1 Silver Eagle PCGS graded PR70DCAM. A proof 70 deep cameo is the most perfect condition that any coin can be graded & the 2nd item is a coffee table book of the World wide events that have taken place since that fateful day 10 years ago. The 3 come together as a set, the Artifact from below Ground Zero, the Perfect Coin struck this very year, & the book highlighting events of 10 years. I have other coins & sets for sale, if you are seriously interested, you may call me on my cell phone at (517)-5250218. You will have to leave a message, but I will call you ASAP. Please leave your phone # twice, so I am sure to get it. I must insist we meet at Dart bank in either Mason or South Holt. The coins are normally stored there & it would be safer to conduct business there for all of us involved.

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MINATURE DACHSHUNDS, NEED to sell due to mov ing, 1-male 6 months, 1male 5yrs, 1-female 4 yrs. Please call 517-899-0053

MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES 8 weeks, AKC Registered, Beautiful coat and markings, shots, HIGHLAND TERRIERS wormed, Males & Females, WEST "Westies" Nonshed Shots Smooth and Longhaired. Small Family Dogs $400 $400.00. (269)763-9715 810-496-3697 (269)420-5428 BICHON PUPPIES Miniature Pinschers $250. YORKIE Non shedding, 1st shots, 61st shots & wormed, 98910#, all males, family 584-6192 no Sunday calls. raised. $250. 989-291-3989

MIN PIN PUPPIES Black and Tan, 8 weeks, Beautiful coat and markings, Dew claws, Good with children, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, vet checked, GAME CHICKENS FOR SALE Tails done $250.00. Old English & American (517)980-6057 Game. 517-525-2054.

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POM PUPPIES!! Shots, wormed. $200-$500 www.puppy-place.net 517-404-1028 or 404-6235 RAGDOLLS ADORABLE KITTENS 3 females, 1 male, fixed, shots. $300 ww6163hp@yahoo.com

COMPUTER REVIVER: Upgrades, internet repair, virus, spyware removal, data rec. 30 day wrnty. Erik 517-484-6364. Housecalls.

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Gutters

FENCING Sales, Installation & Repairs. Since 1971 Free Estimates Gary Spidel 517-852-1724

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING & minor repair. Also Power Washing. Free estimates. Call (517) 322-4131

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Drywall Gary’s Drywall "Hang, Finish and Repair" 517-927-3853 www.garysdrywall.com Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

Fence for all occasions, light excavating, holes augered, bucket & pallet fork work. We clean up scrap metal for free.

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517.322.4131 Trash removal Appliances, brush, carpet, wood, etc. Senior disc. Eavestrough Cleaning.

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Mr. Natural’s Wood Floors • Refinishing • Repairs • Installation

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C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K Seasoned firewood. Deliv ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16" 517-651-5214. FIREWOOD BUNDLES FOR sale. Real cheap. Call 517391-4645.

AntiquesCollectibles

Furniture 2 WOODEN LOFT Beds, 5 dresser drawer, student desk, twin size, exc. cond. $500 firm. Call or text 989 295-2574.

A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand newnever used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278 A Temperpadic style memory foam mattress set Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1800, Sell $695. Can deliver. 989-832-2401 MM ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, lif ts people up to stand & lays them back $200; dresser $25; misc. 517-394-0954

ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR- ETHAN ALLEN SECRETARY. KET Sun. Sept. 25. 400 ExBeautiful antique pine fin hibitors. Rain or shine. 8:00 ish. $500.00 (989)584-6619 am to 4:00 pm, located at the Fairgrounds, Right in KING OAK BDRM OUTFIT Allegan, MI. $4 admission. bed, tall & long dresser No pets. w/mirror, nightstands $700. Queen Bed, frame, matt., $275. 517-694-8724. Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

PINE COFFEE TABLE $45; sofa, $40. Entertainment center $45. All in exc. cond. 517-627-2618 QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER f rom a kid/pet/smoke free home, excellent cond. $350. 517-230-6440. ROUND TABLE & 4 Captain’s chair, medium wood, $120. Ph. 887-6039 after 5.

HAWAII 2 ROUND T R I P AIRFARES, leave any major airport, $199 ea. 1-800-3258816

Trailers UTILITY TRAILER, 5’X 8’1" inside dimension, full size tires w/ spare. Ramps included. $850.00 (517)2828978 ajmille@gmail.com

GunsAccessories DELTA GUN SHOW. Sun. Sept. 18. Open to public. W. of Lansing on Saginaw Hwy., N. Canal Rd. to club. 9-3pm. $3. 517-321-5843.

REMINGTON 870 SPECIAL 12 gauge, scope & case. Remington 1100, 12 gauge, Bent & Rib, full choke. Remington 6mm Model 4, Leopold scope, extra clip & shells. Burris 4x40 rifle scope. Tasco 4x16x40 target scope. Buck hunting knives. 517-349-3136. REMINGTON WOOD MASTER 742 Semi auto. rifle, 308, real clean with scope, $375. German 8mm Mouser, nice shape, $125. Call 269-758-4269 afternoons.

Wanted to Buy A AARDVARK ANTIQUES paying cash for guns, jewlery, furniture, art & unusual & bizarre items. 517-819-8700 ANTIQUES WANTED, CASH for clocks, paintings, pottery, fine jewelry, silver, musical instruments. Call John 517 202-2570. CASH PAID D iabet ic test strips. Area’s original, oldest buyer. Friendly & fair. 517-505-2726, 888-639-6179 CASH PAID FOR diabetic strips Up to $20 per 100. Call 517-292-0991 diabeticteststripswanted.com CASH PAID FOR diabetic strips Up to $20 per 100. Call 517-292-0991 diabeticteststripswanted.com NEWLY RESTORED 1 ROOM SCHOOL. Needs 12 wooden spring loaded window shade rollers, at least 30’’ long, shade condition unimportant. 517-655-1030.

SOLID OAK DINING table with 8 cushioned high back chairs, expands to SEASON TICKETS WANTED 92", will sell for $1800. Green Michigan State football/ Beautiful cond. 517 490- ITEMS FOR sale Microfiber sectional like basketball. Call 215-8068177 or 517 663-3378. new $400; Pool table & ac0667. fwh07@gmail.com cessories, 8 ft, slate red felt, $300; coffee table & 2 $$$ WANTED ATVS & golf end tables, black laquer carts, 3 & 4 wheelers, runMICHAELS ROOFING Erickson and mirror top, $150; dinning, non running, any Specializing in home exteing table set white oak, 6 e Lawn & Landscape condition 517-857-2998 $$$ Best Pric riors. 39 yrs exp. Free est. chairs, lighted buffet d Pruning, trimming, lawn un Lic. & ins. 517-894-3496. Aro hutch, $300 o f r set; Ab installation, seeding, lounger, $25. All items like WANTED BROKEN DOWN sodding, landscaping, Watchs, wrist, pocket, brand new. 517-541-0282 plants, mulching. novelty watches 231-276Senior discount CRIB MATTRESS & 6061 or 231-360-7931 Free Estimate Bath/Changing Table with WANTED: UNWANTED 517-974-3732 two shelves both in perappliances, air condition- WANTED STANDING TIMLicensed & Insured fect condition $35 each Appliances ers, cars, trucks, vans, BER Paying top prices. jennif er.mora@hc.msu.edu farm machinery, lawn With over 30 yrs exp. We BENJAMIN Brush (517)281-3336 mowers, campers, hot are in great demand for STUMP REMOVAL Carpet water tanks, aluminum or walnut trees at this time. Prompt service steel boats, aluminum winNow seal coating asphalt Free estimates. Insured. Furniture dows or doors, aluminum driveways & parking lots. 517 285-7831, 517 625-5652 toppers, any ty p es of aluMetal 269-377-3578. minum or steel siding, MASONRY RESTORATION Wood 4 wheelers, go carts, trailRes/comm., historic. Reers, batteries. ANTIQUE PARADISE Doll pair brick, block & stone. Concrete All picked up for Free. (Violet) $100; Full Deluxe Fndn/chimney repair/new. Call 517-628-2818 Shingles Craftmatic Bed Paid $3500 Lic. & Ins. 517-647-5380 Asking $700; Sofa 88" Senior Discount $300; Dehumidifier 2 gal. $40. Stearns & Tree Removal Services Silhouette Foster Prem. Deluxe EuroTotal Tree Care pean Comfort top 18" Since 1980 Mattress & box Spring $600. 517/455-9225. PIANO, YAMAHA, UPRIGHT, (517) 857-2333 TRASH, BRUSH, APPL. haulmedium oak finish, excelRELIABLE ed Yard & build. clean up, Expert Trimming & Removals lent cond. $1500. Call 517BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE trees & bushes trimmed. Thinning, Elevating, 321-8109. 989-834-2028 CONSTRUCTION Low Prices! Mike 393-4664 *Fully Insured* Dead Limbing & Shaping www.bcbarns.com

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AKC LABRADOR RETRIEVERS Black & Chocolate, Dew claws reSHEPHERD PUPmoved, Excellent hunters, BOXER PUPPIES AKC reg. GERMAN PIES PUREBRED. 1st shots ready to go. Shots, Good guard dogs, Great & wormed, parents on site, wormed, tails & dewclaws with children, lovable, pa$275. 989-248-3284. done. $500. 517-614-2924. rents on site, shots, wormed. 13 Years BreedSHEPHERD PUPing Experience. $350 BOXER PUPPIES tails, dew GERMAN PIES. Sire: OFA, excellent Males, $400 Females. claws, vet checked, mom tracking/scent detection, (269)209-2315 & dad on site. Ready now. exceptionally intelligent. Males $350, females $400. Dam: OFA, AD, BH, SchH1 AKC MALE Bichon. 5 yrs old. 517-599-2064 this fall, naturally gifted $100. Call for information, tracking. Puppies: $650 517-676-4709 CHIHUAHUA MALE, AKC, health guarantee, WHITE&BEIGE, 15 weeks, microchip. Contact Chris AKITA PUPPIES, PURE Good with children, Lambkin @ 248-420-5709. white, Very cute, 90% loveable, parents on site, Akita, 8 wks, male /female pure bred, shots, vet GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPS $250. Mother avail. 517checked, $250.00. Ready now for their forev 420-3634. (517)541-9485 er homes! 517-420-0863 goldendoodles4you.com CHIHUAHUA puppies. $250. Young adult females, $200, GOLDEN DOODLES AND young adult males, $150. Labradoodles puppies. 231 267-9049. Vet checked, shots and ALAPAHA BLUE-BLOOD wormed. 989 763-7202 BULLDOG puppies- Variety CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES of colors, Born August 26, 2 males, black & tan, 9 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS 2011, Beautiful coat and AKC-OFA, vet checked, 1st weeks, wormed and 1st markings, Champion lines, shot, wormed. Parents shots, 517-726-0012. Good guard dog, Health OFA cert./very friendly. guaranteed, loveable, pa$400. Call 989-387-2211 rents on site, pure bred, CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 9 wks old, males, $175. 517-371records, shots, show qualiGOLDEN/YELLOW LAB, 4416 ty, vet checked, wormed, FULL blooded, shots & achihuahuasworld.com Rare breed bulldogs regiswormed. $200. 517 898tered with the 6972. www.IOEBA.net. $1000. COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES! (517)420-8571 (517)420Good colors. HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL KIT8547 rcraig76@charter.net $300 & up. TENS $50 each. No shots, Karen 989-426-3866 worming or papers. Call AMERICAN ESKIMO PUP517-316-7429. PIES Minis, 2 males left, DAUSCHUND MINI shots & wormed, $200. long hair, pie bald pups. HOME RAISED cavapoos, 2 Call 517-543-2119. Ready to go! Shots, pamales, 2 females, $500-600. rents on site. 517-546-0985 734-649-3729 or 734-649AUSTRAILAN SHEPHERDS4072 TOY BLUE Merles, Blk Tri, ENGLISH BULLDOG ABSO Blk Bi., Born Aug. 2nd, LUTELY Gorgeous!!AKC e f KITS/CATS, RESCUED, ALL Beautiful coat and markmale with champion ages; many declawed; ings, Dew claws, shots, vet bloodlines, 12wks old, vet www.trinity acresrescue. checked, wormed, Taking checked, petfinder.com; includes deposits. Will be ready to jessicamk32@y ahoo.com neuter/basic medical $45go Sept.17th. $450. (517)487-9153 $135. (517)410-0074 Charlotte,MI $300.00. (269)274-8790 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP- KITTENS: FLUFFY, black, 1 P I E S AKC 12 week old male, 1 female, 7 weeks. LAB PUPPIES AKC 1 chocomales, black & tan, shots. $20 each. Litter trained. late male, 2 black males, $500. Ph. 517-575-2032 517 775-4711. $350. Ph. 517-625-3428.

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Lansing CLINTON COUNTY Home in quiet senior community. Liv rm., dining rm., fam. rm, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, kitchen & laundry rm. 2 car garage, lg. deck. Selling due to illness. Make an offer. Ph. 517-346-7799.

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$25.100 517-802-8877

Chevrolet IMPALA BASE 2005 $6,550 78K mi., 6 cyl, Premium Sound, White 517-882-2754 CAMARO 1997 CONVERTIBLE, $3500 6cyl, New Eng, 108K, Blck, Sharp, Lot Miles 517-281-6700 ’04 MALIBU 15K miles, 4 cyl., very Excellent condition.

1996 FORD 150 $7500 65k, auto, match cap, run board, duel fuel tanks, stored winter. Dealer insp. & appraised. 517 699-8006 1979 FORD F-250 $900/BO Ext. cab, runs well, some rust, needs work. 71, 634 original miles. 517 676-6258 TAUSUS SE 1998 PARTS $975 24 Valve V6, replaced transmission, new tires, Selling for parts. 517-927-4212 FORD EXPEDITION XLT SPORT 2006 62K mi., 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, White

517-332-8948 $5000/BEST 517-372-4408

CORVETTE COUPE 1978 $21,500 35,900 mi., L-82 8 cyl, PW, AC, PS, Lthr, Silver. 517-930-5559

Dodge ’98 DODGE DURANGO Black, 4WD, runs good. Good condition

2001 FOCUS $4995/BEST No rust, avg. miles, great mpg, new tires, loaded. Excellent condition 989-640-7932

Lincoln LINCOLN MKS 2010 Moonroof, 19,000 miles.

$30,800

517-441-3091 $1895 517 339-1450

INTRIGUE GL 1998 $2,000 161K mi., 6 cyl (3800 engine),Pwr Seats, Black. 517-648-4045

Pontiac MONTANA MINI-VAN 2002 $4150 Lthr, dbl pwr seat, rear a/c, DVD, CD/Cass., 2 sliding drs. 150K mi. 517-202-3687

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

Trucks

517-238-5001

Mini Vans $2900

CARAVAN 2000 6 cyl, 3.3L, uses E-85, A/C, pwr w/l Great cond., mpg.

$13,900

CUTLASS GL 1999 58K mi., 1 Owner, Runs & looks great, lady owned! 517-819-0921

517-927-5004

$4500. clean.

’99 CHEVY S-10 EXT CAB 3 dr, tinted windows, 153K mi

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Oldsmobile

Ford

FORD FREESTAR MINI VAN ’06 Quad seats, leather, flipdown TV.

$5995 517-230-8865

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

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

Automobiles Wanted VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ALIVE Top $$ paid, Free towing. Same day pickup. 7 Days. 517-487-8704 CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you Cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098

Junk Cars Wanted WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for used cars, trucks & vans. Will beat any offer. Free towing. 517-482-2260 BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737

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

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

GMC SIERRA 2500 1998 $6,500 142K mi., H/D, 2WD w/camper, V-8, non-smoker clean 989-640-3304

JT WRECKER SERVICE CASH PAID Wanted junk cars, trucks, vans, any cond. Free tow 7 days 517-393-8000

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

Waverly RIVER RIDGE SUBD. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached garage, central air, partly fin. bsmt., 20x40 deck. Assume mortgage. Call 517321-8772 for appt.

Mobile Homes For Sale

Apartments For Rent

CADGEWITH FARMS Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, sunroom facing the pond, corner lot, 2 car garage, with fireplace. $40,000/best offer. Anxious to sell. Senior community 55+. 517-371-101.

GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, washer & dryer, $650. 517-282-9669 or 517-349-8000

CADGEWITH FARMS Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, sunroom facing the pond, corner lot, 2 car garage, $40,000/best offer. Anxious to sell. Senior community 55+. 517-371-101.

HOLT: 1 BDRM., 2nd floor $470 + deposit. Air. Free heat, water, trash pickup. Coin laundry. 1970 Aurelius Road. Applications, up front. ** 586-292-3681 **

Cemetery Lots-

Apartments Suburbs Old Orchard Apts.

Holts Best Value

Homes For Rent AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-1374

$100 moves you in! "0" sec. deposit 1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

EATON RAPIDS Country cottage close to M-99. Hardwood floors, new carpeting & paint, 2 bdrm., dining rm., kitch., util. rm, garage, on 1 acre. $700/mo. Sec. dep & ref. req’d. 1 yr lease. 517-663-6650 leave msg.

LCC/COOLEY NEAR 616 W.

Room For Rent

Motorcycles-Minibikes-GoKarts

216 S. MLK BLVD. 2 unit KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 8400 miles, new handlefor $400 per unit + 1/2 util. bars, custom seat, engine Room w/shared bath, $250 guard, bags, windshield, Room w/private bath $350; after market loudpipes, efficiency $400. 2 bdrm. Blue $5200. 517-541-0282 $500 all util. incl. 484-5619

HOUSE LOCATED IN downtown Lansing. Wanted 3 room-mates to share condo style building. Close to Sparrow, Cooley, LCC & MSU. W/D, free parking, 2005 GEORGETOWN XL Class A, 37 ft., gas, 3 lots of living space, all utilslides, 7000 mi., excellent ities included, rent starts con., TV satellite dish, at $500/mo or less. Call washer/dryer. Selling due 517 230-8207. to health. Reduced to $70,000. Ph. 517-521-4161.

CampersTravel Trailers

Legals

Legals STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION INGHAM COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO: 70562-1-NA PETITION NO: Sup#1 (PW/Father) To: ALEC STUDENKA, Father of the minor

Genesee. 1 bdrm. upper, Roommates Monuments FREE RENT TILL ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| $620 AND 2 bdrm. flat, HI LO 1989 25 ft., self con- IN THE MATTER OF: PAISLEY $730. INCL ALL UTIL. Call us today! Wanted

Farms and Acreage

CEMETERY LOTS (4), Deepdale Cemetery, sec. 12, on the road. $7000/all or best offer. 517-285-2674

Clean, quiet, spacious liv ing. Newly remodeled CATA on block. Ref. & div ided dep. req. 517-623-6204

EASTLAWN MEMORY GAR- LCC NEAR 1 bdrm. apt. DENS, Garden of Nativity, $625; also 1 room private Okemos. 1 double lawn bath & kitch. $500. Util. crypt incl. vault with 1 ATTENTION HUNTERS FOR incl. Sec. dep. & applicagranite marker. $3300. Lease 100 acres with aption fee. No pets. NonPh. 517-449-0912. proximately 12 wooded smoking. 517-675-5143 acres with rustic cabin in leave message. Central Ionia County. For more information ask for PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. John $Make an offer LANSING m p e ck i n s@ y ah o o .c o m 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. (989)855-3843 (517)648Call for more information 5295 517-272-1000 or visit vandaproperties.com

Waterfront Homes

Apartments For Rent

Senior Housing OSCODA SENIOR LIVING All-inclusive Luxury Senior Condos. For Sale/Rent/Rent to Own. From $49,000 or $690/month. Call 1-800386-7133 for details. 5951 N. Skeel Ave., Oscoda, MI 4 8 7 5 0 www.oscodaseniorliv ing.com MM

Florida Property For Sale

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CAN’T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bankruptcy? Foreclosure? NO PROBLEM! Call Landstar Homes 517 645-4444 Restrictions apply!

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Apartments Suburbs

COLONIAL VILLAGE AREA: small 1 bdrm. Quiet Area. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 517-4854300

DEWITT COUNTRY LIVING, 1 bdrm, new hardwood floors, carport, nice yard, storage unit, some util. incl. $485. 248-756-3224 DOWNTOWN 408 W. IONIA. Studio ($460) & room ($335). Utilities included. Close to LCC & Cooley. 517-749-3890.

EAST SIDE - If you are looking for a deluxe apt. with all the utlitiles paid and a price that CAN’T BE BEAT for the quality you get, Call 517-4828196 Come by and See us!! Save your Gas, Leave your car in the carport. Save $700 for parking. Bus 1 block away, University 1 mile away, & Capitol 1 mile away. FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, clean, lg. closets, laundry, carport, mini blinds. Convenient location on bus route. From $650. 517-6417645 or 641-7788. FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto Owners/Waverly. Quiet desirable neighborhood. Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No pets. From $575. 517-7124915, 202-3234, 323-1153

APARTMENTS Saddleback Ranch. 2 bdrm., 2 full baths. Pet friendly. For more information call: 517-2721000 or visit: vandaproperties.com

HASLETT $0 deposit Large 2 bdrms. from $495. Ph. 337-1133 phgrentals.com HASLETT 5705 Potter, near lake. Large 2 BR. 1.5 bath, fire place, central air. Utility room with washer / dryer hookup. No pets, $595/mo. incl. water. Call 517-3728000 or 517 881-5619. HOLT: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm., apt. located on quiet street along CATA bus route, free heat, free water. Will consider some pets. Stay rest of month for free. Immediate availibility. $610/mo, $390 security. 517 9275776. -----------------MASON 2 bdrm. fireplace, central air, washer/dryer. From $750. 517-282-9669 517-349-8000 ------------------

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

Duplexes For Rent

HOUSE LOCATED IN Downtown E. Lansing. Wanted, two non drinking roommates to share a 4 bedroom house with two other people. Rent is around $595 a month. Location is as close as you can get to MSU without living on campus. 4 bedrooms, 1 BA, Yard, Washer/Dryer in unit, High Speed Internet, Hardwood Floors, Eat in Kitchen or Dining Room, Dishwasher, Balcony, LANSING - 2-3 bdrm housDeck, Patio or Porch, es, 2 bdrm apts., 1-2 bdrm ( 5 1 7 ) 6 1 4 - 1 8 2 8 duplexes. $500-$800. Local casey dunndan@gmail.com owner cell 517-204-7420. 48823

13065 PRAIRIE VIEW Dewitt 4 plex, $625 plus dep, deck/patio,washer/dry er hookups, some pets ok,2 bedrooms, 1 BA, Yard, Dishwasher, Air Condition- LANSING 616 N Pennsy lv aing, (517) 420-2780 48820 nia 1 bdrm apt available, all utilities. $525/mo. 612 1 8 BRIDGE ST. Dimondale, N. Pennsylvania, 4 bdrm, 0 501 W BARNES, Lansing. Mi. 500 Sq. Ft. Commercial all hardwood floors, 3 bdrm., full bsmt., 1.5 Building,Central Air $600 washer/dryer included, 3 car garage, fenced Month Plus Utilities car garage, $975+ util. yard, $775/mo. (517)646-8887 48821 517-331-182 Call 517-749-3890. Deluxe office space for rent in Delta Township. Close to MLK, S. 2605 5830 O R C H A R D CT. ComI-496 and I-96 with a beauti2 bdrm., 1 bath, large pletely remodeled, clean 3 ful tile entry to reception a y rd, 1 car garage. bdrm, 1½ bath, full basearea. Includes, 3 offices, $550+ util. Pets OK. ment. New carpet, paint & conference room, break 517-719-5600 or appliances. Fenced backroom, and 2 baths. 1420 517-482-8771 yard, private deck. WD sq.ft. of office with attached hookup. Central air. 1090 sq. ft. of heated $800 + util. 517-332-9255 warehouse/garage with 2 PORTLAND overhead doors & private 3 bdrm. 1 bath, u f ll bsmt., DEWITT NICE 2 bdrm., apbath. Only $9.50/sq.f t . "NOT 2.5 car att’d garage, cent. TRIPLE NET" YOU PAY ONLY: pliances, air, garage, loair, appliances incl. Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, cated at 104 S. Chimney $775/mo. No pets. 51 7 Hill. Available Oct. 15. $675 and Refuse. *3 FREE 647-2242 or 517-994-8031. +. To show by appointMONTHS WITH QUALIFIED Available now. ment, call 517-669-9820. LEASEE! Contact: Ted VanDeventer @ 517202-3135 DEWITT SCHOOLS 107 1/2 SPRINGPORT C himney Hill. 3 b d r m , bsmt, garage, updated 310 Mechanic, kitchen, sec. 8 OK. Minutes 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch from expressway. $850. home on 1.5+ acres. 517-327-7555. $600 517-575-2668 UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL 517-622-6059 EAST LANSING N ice well W. Saginaw. Office space. or maintained 2 bedroom, from $400. Large white www.sundancef a mily h omecenter. fireplace. Newer carpet, house next to Outback com paint & kitchen applianRestaurant. Amenities, ces. Yard storage. $675 + light & bright, ample parkutilities. Deposit and refer ing. 3 offices available. Ph. SPRINGPORT For rent ences. No pets. 1624 51 7 -285-9830. with option to buy. 3 bdrm. Parkvale. 517-337-1007. ranch, country living. kitchen appliances includWAVERLY AREA ed. Most utilities furnish Duplexes ed. $750 mo., deposit reStarting at $750. quired. Ph. 517-719-4028. Pet friendly. For details 517-272-1000 or GRAND LEDGE visit: ST. JOHNS DOWNTOWN vandaproperties.com ONLY $536/MO.* 1500 sq.ft. perfect for of Rent to Own! 1,056 Sq. Ft. fice, store or studio. $495 2 Bed/2 Bath, New carpet WILLIAMSTON 2 bdrm. du+ util. Call 517-886-5579. & A/C. Nice Home! plex, full walkout bsmt., For Details call deck, on river, firepit, comThe Meadows 989 224-7707 fortable & pleasant. $750+ dep. + elec. Pets considered. Avail. Sept. 8. WALK TO WORK or School! 517-521-4448 816 W. Genesee, near d o w n t o w n . WILLIAMSTON LARGE 2 Remodeled/registered, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, with launbdrm., 2 full baths, lg. 3rd dry, all appliances includfloor, all appliances incl. ed, plenty of parking, quiet WD. Parking. $950/mo. Call new construction with Jim 517 327-7555. easy walk to downtown, MINN KOTA 5 SC 55 lb heat & AC is included with thrust. Bow mount trolling rent, $850mo. No smoking motor. Foot pedal and acc. 517-202-6886 $299.00 obo (517)896-9277

Commercial For Rent

RENEE STUDENKA, MINOR A hearing regarding The Supplimental Petition #1 (PW/Father) will be conducted by the court on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom #4, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 before JUDGE JANELLE A. LAWLESS. IT IS THEREFORD ORDERED that ALEC STUDENKA personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

SALEM VILLA Camper trailer 403-FB 2010 Beautiful camper and barely used.This 40 ft trailer has 3 slides and is loaded. 2 bedroom. MSTA! Wash/dryer, fireplace, flat screen, full size appliances, sleeps up to 9. Only selling cuz of health reasons. $22,000/obo. (517)645-2306 ( 5 1 7 ) 7 4 9 - 1 2 0 6 HCN/ICCN-953511 9/18/11 emkat73@sbcglobal.net

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STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION INGHAM COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO.: 71236-2/3-NA PETITION NO.: 1-893 & 1-894

STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION INGHAM COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO.: 69941-1-NA PETITION NO.: Supp. PW #1 TO: YOSHIMIN SWAIN, Mother. IN THE MATTER OF: LA’RIYAH MIESHA ROSE JACKSON, MINOR CHILD A hearing regarding Supplemental Permanent Wardship Petition #1 of G. Smith, PSW/MDHS will be conducted by the court on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #3, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 before Judge Laura Baird. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Yoshimin Swain, Mother, personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

HCN/ICCN-954215 TO: WILLIAM LEWIS, III, Fa- 9/18/11 ther of the Minors IN THE MATTER OF: IAN MAXWELL & FALYN BOSTON-LEWIS, Minors. A hearing regarding The Petitions #11-893 & #11-894 (PW/Father) will be conducted by the court on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 9:00 am in Courtroom #4,

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Office Space For Rent

Retail Space For Rent

Boats and Motors

Lake Waterfront For Rent

Homes For Rent

ENJOY THE FALL COLORS Lakefront on scenic Duck Lake, w/use of private hot tub. paddleboat, row boat, 100 MEADOWLAWN 2 canoe, Kitchenette, Direct bdrm. new carpet, large TV, Firepit, Sleeps 8. Near yard, $550 + deposit. WaMt Pleasant. $175/wkend. ter & sewage incl. No pets. $350/Week 989-435-4045. Section 8 OK. 517-6466981. COUNTRY LIVING Small efficiency home, DeWitt Twp. $475 mo. + deposit & electric. Call after 6 pm 669-8205.

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

Motorcycles-Minibikes-GoKarts 1992 KAWASAKI KLR650 Lots of new parts, dependable, $900. Call 989-8345678

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We will pay to relocate your home to our community! *$8,500 for Doublewide *$5,500 for Singlewide *$199 Starting Site Rent! *Holt School District! *Pet Friendly NO APPLICATION FEES! Contact us! Sites are Limited Kensington Meadows 1-888-605-2237 www.relocatemyhouse.com Expires 9/30/2011 EHO

APT 1-2 BED NEWLY REMODELED 50 FEET FROM LCC, from $495. 517-204-5550 517-515-8968

BEECHFIELD Ef f iciency thru 2 bedroom, $325-$560. LCC/COOLEY LAW NEARUtilities included. Taylor 2 bdrm apt. All util. incl. Realty 517-272-1512. W/D Incl. Sec. 8 ok. $550/mo. Jim 517-719-8163 CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , clean, safe, large liv. rm. lots of closets, washer & dryer on premise, heat paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus stop out front. $545. 517 CHARLOTTE LUXURY 896-2455 or 517 322-2456

CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME $35K. Open floor plan, up- COOLEY/LCC NEAR Studio & 1 bdrm. apts. dated, fully furnished., 2 starting at $500 incl. util. bdrm., 2 bath, Florida except elect. Free wireless room, new central internet. 517-482-9921 air/heat. Call 517-526-2936 Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm.

Manufactured Homes

Apartments MSU-LCC-Cooley

Duplexes Townhomes

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

3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1400 Sq. Ft. All Appliances, W/D Central Air, Pet Friendly, Holt School District All credit considered Payments starting at $799 NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-235-6948 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 9-30-11

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1 1 ISLAND AVE. 1 bdrm., LAKEFRONT 1994 HOME, 2 1 t floor apartment, heat, s 7 mi. n. of Perry on private water, trash removal and all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., basement included. All 4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceilnew flooring. Must see! ing, fireplace, 2 level walkQuiet neighborhood. out. Priced @ 2003 ap$550/mo. 517-881-3386 praisal, VERY creative fi nancing, buyer must have excellent credit/net worth. 615 N. PENNSYLVANIA Near 989 277 3793 Sparrow Hosp. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm. Most utilities incl. $500 & $570 per mo MORRISON LAKE 65 58 +deposit. Ph. 517-204-6534. Dausman Park, Clarksville. $419,000. Lake front home. Lot size 65x140, 4 bdrm., 3 AIRPORT NEAR, CLEAN full baths, 3 stall attached 1 bdrm, includes utilities. garage, 3 stall pole barn Central air, no pets. $525. on separate 100x100 lot. 517-488-1645 Call 248-212-7955.

S. LANSING : 826 Larned. Near Pennsylvania & 496. Upstairs 1 bdrm, updated, $500/mo. + deposit, includes utilities. 989224-3532 or 989-640-1406

517-694-8975 conditions apply

NOVEMBER!

#4, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 before Judge Janelle A Lawless. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that William Lewis, III, Father of the Minors, personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

September 18, 2011

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Holt Community News

Trust your heart to the experts.

THE REGION’S MOST EXPERIENCED HEART TEAM !

When it comes to cardiac care, nothing counts more than experience. And with Ingham’s program, you get the most. Our cardiac program is the longest running in the region, and, with the addition of Ingham Cardiovascular Group, Ingham is the only area hospital to combine its skilled cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons within one integrated medical practice. Ingham’s cardiac program has long been committed to innovation and progress, offering state-of-the-art technology and the latest treatments. It’s with that same spirit of innovation that we’re making advanced minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures available. In fact, Ingham is the first and only hospital in the region to offer roboticassisted cardiothoracic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure bringing patients better outcomes and quicker recoveries. When you want experience and a commitment to the best, trust your heart to Ingham. Call Ingham Cardiovascular Group at 517.347.3000.

Ingham has been a designated Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiac Center of Excellence for more years than any other hospital in the area and for each year the distinction has been bestowed.

Better doctors. Better care.

September 18, 2011

The region’s first and longest recognized Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiac Center of Excellence LJ-0100119598