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Vol. 7 - No. 11

Man confesses to Bluebell Park attack

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Freddie Goss told a judge Dec. 1 that he was drunk when he jumped a fence into a 57-year-old man’s backyard, knocked the man down with a punch to the jaw and then kicked him. It was “done out of just stupidity,” Goss, 42, told Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, as he pleaded guilty to a felony assault charge. “And anger?” Aquilina asked. Goss replied: “And anger — yes.” The May 22 attack, near a basketball court at Lansing’s Bluebell Park, sent Larry Ruble to the hospital with cuts, bruises and his jaw out of alignment. Ruble testiﬁed earlier this year at a preliminary hearing that he had asked Goss to stop yelling obscenities. Community outrage over the incident led the city to tear down the basketball hoops. Goss faces up to 10 years in prison. A sentence hearing is set for Dec. 22. Goss, who was on parole at the time of the incident, admitted he was intoxicated. He said he drank a case of beer with a friend. It was the ﬁrst time since the 1980s he’d consumed alcohol, he told Aquilina. Goss’ co-defendant, 35-year-old Kimberly Hood of Lansing, tried to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge, but Aquilina refused to accept the plea. Hood’s descriptions of

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what happened, Aquilina said, did not rise to the level of an assault. “It seems to me she’s pleading guilty to get this matter over with,” Aquilina said. “I don’t let anybody do (that) in my court.” Hood said she was walking her dog that day, saw the men ﬁghting and broke it up. Under questioning from her attorney, Patrick Crowley, Hood said she approached Ruble aggressively and made him think she intended to hurt him. After further questioning by Aquilina, Hood said she wanted to scare Ruble so he’d stop ﬁghting. “That’s not assault, ma’am,” Aquilina said. Under Michigan law, someone can be charged with assault if that person commits an act that causes someone to “reasonably fear an immediate battery.” A trial was set to start Dec. 3. Hood, who is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, faces up to 10 years in prison. If Hood’s plea had been accepted, she likely would not have faced jail time. Hood spent about one-and-ahalf months in jail after being charged and has been on electronic monitoring for about four months.

lementary students Toan Tran and Alfaro Raphael help build robots, design computer programs and discuss ways to combat osteoporosis. The 10-year-olds are members of the Brickheads, a Woodcreek elementary team of 10 fourth- and fifth-graders who compete in the FIRST LEGO League, an international robotics pro- w FIRST LEGO gram. League: Their work http://firstlego earned them first league.org place in robot programming and fourth place in robot performance recently at a regional competition held at Michigan State University.

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Woodcreek Magnet School students Brittany Luckett, 9, and Brenden Steele, 11, work after school recently with their team’s LEGO robot, in preparation for the FIRST LEGO League state ﬁnals Dec. 11 in Flint.

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The DeWitt Community Singers celebrate their 10th year with a holiday concert titled “A Decade of Delightful Music.” The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Redeemer United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of Schavey Road and Clark Road in DeWitt. The event is free, but goodwill donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served following the concert. New members are welcome to join the group. For more information, contact director Lydia Skrlec-Erickson at (517) 669-9113.

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years old. The team’s practices are ﬁlled with ﬁxing “It’s pressuring because kinks with the robot and you see a lot of people look- its computer programming, ing at you and when the ro- discussing team work and bot does everything good, practicing a skit to present they just yell and scream,” their ideas on preventing said Alfaro, a fourth-grader osteoporosis and helping at Woodcreek, a Lansing those with osteopenia, or magnet school for math, low bone density, to a panel science and engineering. of judges. They will compete The robot, MOJO, must Dec. 11 at a state competicomplete a series of tasks tion held at Flint’s Carman- within 2 minutes, 30 secAinsworth Middle School onds during the compegainst 51 other teams made tition, said coach Adam up of students 9 to 14 Ford. Continued from page 1

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said. “We’ve had kids that have transferred from other schools to be a part of the thebrickheads.weebly.com. program.” The team’s toughest The competition competition will be older w The Woodcreek Elementary team will compete Dec. 11 at a state FIRST LEGO Robotics Tournament at Flint’s Carman-Ainsworth Middle School, teams who have been working together longer than 1409 W. Maple Ave. the Brickheads, Adam Ford said. Ford, a broadcasting, ro- a literacy assistant at the “It’s extremely difficult botics and computer teach- school, also helps coach the for a first-year team of er, said the team made it team. fourth- and fifth-graders to to the state championship “We actually have more get to state,” he said. “We’re last year as well, but didn’t kids that want to do (the definitely usually one of the place overall among the top program) than we can fit youngest teams there.” teams. Adam’s wife, Arika, on one team,” Adam Ford Teams can earn a total

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BWL reports a more solid ﬁnancial footing for the year

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What a difference a year makes. Entering winter 2009, the Lansing Board of Water & Light faced a $13 million shortfall, new demands from the state on energy efficiency, rising costs and a sputtering local economy that affected demand for its key commodity — electricity. Twelve months later, BWL’s financial situation has changed dramatically. In an independent audit of its fiscal year July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010, the utility saw a remarkable bounce-back in revenue. It generated $273.9 million, a nearly 5 percent increase from the year before and a near record for the utility. The audit, performed by the firm Plante & Moran, notes that

most of the revenue came from electricity sales and that the “electric revenue increase was primarily due to rate increases, including the implementation of the renewable energy and energy optimization surcharges.” The rate increases in question were adopted for electric and water services last January and went into effect March 1. At the time of their adoption, BWL officials said they would generate a combined $12.3 million annually. “Revenues were higher in FY 2010 as compared to FY 2009. The increased revenues can be attributed to several things,” said BWL spokesman Mark Nixon. “There were significant additions to revenue for state-mandated programs… During fiscal year 2010, the BWL recorded $1.8 million of revenue associated with the renewable energy program and $2.0 million of revenue for our energy optimization program.” Nixon added, “The BWL does not expect to collect more, on an annualized basis, than the $12 million referred to, as a result of the rate increase implemented March 1, 2010.

furlough days for all employees. Operating expenses for the year ended June 30 were $260.3 million, essentially flat to the year before. And for the current budget year, BWL commissioners approved a spending plan of $261 million. The changes helped BWL absorb a $2.1 million required contribution to its defined benefit pension plan. BWL also had to increase its contribution to its retiree medical benefit plan by $3.5 million between its 2009 and 2010 budget years.

by nearly 50 percent between 2008 and 2010, the audit shows. Jim Weeks, executive director of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, said that utility sales are rising, but tough decisions will remain on the table for some time to come: “Even with an increase in sales, utilities will need to continue to implement cost-cutting measures and request small but steady rate increases. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are, and will continue promulgating new rules and regulations. … The cost of compliance for these new regulations is the No. 1 driver of increased utility costs.”

“However, there is always the possibility that expected revenue generation of rate increases can be impacted by the weather. Increased sales volumes due to weather would increase the value of a rate increase, while decreased volumes would decrease the value of a rate increase.’’ “Especially in these hard eco- Retiree health costs nomic times, when oversight is BWL contributed more than $21 crucial, the governing body of BWL million to retiree health costs in needs to be cognizant of the wag- ﬁscal 2010 alone. BWL’s non-penes for upper-level positions, mak- sion retiree costs have increased ing sure they are not excessive,” said Dan Dowsett, who is a residential and commercial customer of BWL. “They need to be more transparent in their dealings with the ‘Holiday in the Log Cabin’ set for Woldumar public.” Enjoy an afternoon ﬁlled with holiday traditions at Woldumar Nature Center, Saturday, Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m. Tour the Moon Family’s Cuts have an impact hand crafted log cabin built in the 1860’s and inhabited until 1979 when In addition to the rate increases, it was donated. Activities will include a craft, hot chocolate, a visit with BWL leaders implemented wide- Santa, and much more! Cost: $2/Woldumar members; $3/non-members. ranging spending cuts, including For information, visit www.woldumar.org or call (517) 332-0030.

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LANSING — Twenty local student musicians have been chosen to perform with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra in a Side-by-Side Performance at its Dec. 12t Holiday Pops concert. Area instrumentalists grades six through 12 were invited to audition for an opportunity to rehearse and perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite side-by-side with Lansing Symphony musicians. The program, sponsored by Macy’s and the Capital Region Community Foundation’s Youth Action Fund, gives local students an opportunity to work with and learn from professional musicians, to be led by Music Director Timothy Mufﬁtt and to perform onstage at the Wharton Center during the orchestra’s most popular concert of the year. Auditions were held Nov.

19 at Lansing’s Pattengill Middle School. Students were asked to perform excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite for the audition, which was judged by Lansing Symphony musicians. The following students have been selected: • Sarah Bacon, Viola – age 15 – daughter of Michael & Linda Bacon of Charlotte, homeschool student • Ritwik Biswas, Violin II – age 14 – son of Preetha & Subir Biswas of Okemos, Okemos High School • Hannah Brown, Violin I – age 17 – daughter of Michael & Patricia Brown of Haslett, homeschool student • Benjamin Case, Trumpet – age 18 – son of Paul & Barb Case of St. Johns, homeschool student • Jody Chou, Violin I – age 16 – daughter of Hueihuang Hsu & Hong-kun Chou of Okemos, Okemos High School

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PUGGLE PUPS(517) 857-3218 Cute, playful, well socialized. Shots, wormed. $150. LIVE MEAT RABBITS for WASHER/DRYER KITCHEN517-490-6260 GOTTI BLOOD LINE all colsale. Call 517-726-0357. AID, ALMOND, EXC/CO ors, 12 weeks, Beautiful WORKS GREAT, 5-6 YEARS coat and markings, Cham- PUGGLE PUPS OLD $140.00 BOTH/BO pion lines, Good with chilWellness guarantee, ( 5 1 7 ) 6 9 4 - 7 2 2 2 dren, Health guaranteed, shots wormed, $195 JSPENT@COMCAST.NET parents on site, pure bred, male, $245 female. Ador(517)230-5005 shots, show quality, vet able. 517-202-4163 checked, any reasonable offer will be accepted. ear croppings optional if desir- PUG PUPPIES (1) fawn ed.papers in hand, and almale. Shots, wormed. so puppy kits.mention ad $350. Call 517-663-3762 or for $50.00 off. $650. 517-213-1505. APPLE LAPTOP COMPUTER (517)444-1390 (517)213like new, $500 or best of3169 d.ml33@hotmail.com PUG/TERRIER MIXED PUPS fer. Call 517-694-5014. ALFALFA GRASSVery energetic & super EXCELLENT Hay $4 & up. KITS/CATS RESCUED; ALL cute, good natured, $295 Can deliver. 517-641-6034 COMPLETE DELL COMPUT ages; many declawed; cash. Call 734-646-4007. ER SYSTEM w/HP printer, www.trinityacresrescue. scanner, etc. Call 517-886GRASS ALFALFA MIX petfinder.com; includes THIS AD CHRISTMAS 0195 for details. $275. Square bales, 1st cutting, neuter/basic medical $45- SAVE PUPPIES HAVE COME TO $3.00. 517-625-3230. $135. (517)410-0074 TOWN. AKC Labrador LIKE NEW DELL Latitude pups, will be 8 wks old D630 Laptop 1.8GHz LAB PUPPIES AKC Dews, during holidays, perfect Core2Duo Win Vista Bus wormed, shots. Yellow. 7 age for gift. Mother hip & w/recovery DVD 2GB/80GB wks., $150-$200. 517-282elbow O.F.A. Pups - Vet DVD-RW WiFi good battery 9317/517-669-8137 chkd., dewclaws removed, Office $269 517-614-8880 1st shots & wormed. $475. 100% A1 ABSOLUTELY ALL Ash, Oak & Maple. DelivLAB PUPS AKC Black, 7 wks. Call now to pick & reserve ered. $60/per face cord. 5 Dews, wormed, vet 989-593-2308 or cell 989qt. Specials. 517-525-5510. checked. $250. Call 989640-2812. 875-3270 or 989-763-8077 SCHNOODLE PUPS DAM is A1 ALL DRY Se a s on e d AKC Schnauzer & sire is LAB PUPS AKC Black, vet @ Hardwood. Same day de- 55’’ SONY VEGA HD TV, exAKC Poodle. Wormed, tails 1st shots, parents on site. cellent condition. Paid livery. $70 per face cord & dews done. Ready to go. Ready now! Great family $2800, asking $500. Call delivered. 517-819-2832. 989-213-1232/517-388-2844 pets. $325. 517-663-2162. 517-882-1498.

Hay-Grain-Seed

Computers

Firewood

Electronics

A BED QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set, new in plastic, $195. Call 517-410-4921. Can deliver. A

TEMPERPADIC/ STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, newnever used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 989-832-2401. MM

UPHOLSTERED OCCASION AL CHAIR, $100; Loveseat, $125. Both in excellent condition. 517-351-4418

Hobbies-Toys HO TRAINS & B U I L D INGS. Incl. rolling stock & passenger cars. Also some cars & engines purchased 2nd hand in ’59. Prices vary. 517337-0949

HealthcareHospital Equip. WANTED: BIPAP OR CPAC breathing device. Call: 517-669-1397

Miscellaneous WANTED: UNWANTED appliances, air conditioners, cars, trucks, vans, farm machinery, lawn mowers, campers, hot water tanks, aluminum or steel boats, aluminum windows or doors, aluminum toppers, any types of aluminum or steel siding, 4 wheelers, go carts, trailers, batteries. All picked up for Free. Call 517-628-2818

Manufactured Homes

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PIONEER POLE BUILD INGS Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 2x6 Trusses. 45 Year Warranted Galvalume Steel. 19 colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call Today 1-800-2920679 MM POLE BARNS Michigan’s Largest Pole Barn Company (Best Built Barns) Best Quality, Best Service, Best Price. This Week’s Specials Erected 24’x24’x8’-$5495.00 24’x40’x10’-$7995.00 30’x40’x10’-$8995.00 30’x48’x12’-$10,995.00 Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591 MM

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Apartments Lansing

Apartments Suburbs

4823 SOUTH PENNSYLVA NIA NEAR JOLLY, s p a cious 2 bdrm. $525 + dep. includes heat & water. References. 517-3395330/517-420-1514

Quiet community with spectacular lake views. Move in specials. Located btwn E. Lansing & Jackson. Off US-127 in Mason!

BEACON LAKE

Old Orchard Apts. Holts Best Value

AUTO OWNERS/WAVERLY Lg. clean quiet deluxe 1&2 bdrms, from $525, no pets. Free heat. 517-7124915, 202-3234, 323-1153 AUTO

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Beaconlake-apts.com GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, washer & dryer, $750$775. 517-282-9669 or 517-349-8000

$100 moves you in!

OWNERS/WAVERLY Professional"0" application fee & Lg. clean quiet deluxe 1&2 bdrms, from $525, no "0" sec. deposit Technical pets. Free heat. 517-71212/30/10 EHO ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}|

STEEL BUILDING: 5 only 16x24, 25x36, 30x40, 40x60, 50x200 (will split). Must Move Now! Selling for Balance Owed! Still Crated/Free Delivery! 1800-462-7930 x51 MM

AIRLINES ARE HIRING— Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified—Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281. MM

SPECIAL OPS U.S. NAVY Elite training. Daring missions. Generous pay/benefits. HS grads ages 17-34. Do you have DRUM SET, CELLO 5-PIECE what it takes? Call 1-800DRUM SET WITH 1 HI-HAT 922-1703, M-F 9-3. AND 1 CRASH/RIDE CYMBAL, Pearl Forum Series, AIRLINES ARE HIRING excellent condition, $300 Train for high paying Aviaobo. ¾-SIZE CELLO WITH tion Career. FAA approved CASE AND STAND, Emilio program. Financial aid if da Padova Model 410, $750 qualified - Job placement obo. 517-977-5593. assistance.. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877) 891-2281. MC

Musical Instruments

GunsAccessories

50 CALIBER BLACK powder pistol w/accessories $200. Call 517-655-4498

WANTED: Gun reloading equipment, old guns, bullets, gun parts, more. Call 517-623-0416

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com MC

Wanted to Buy

DriversTransportation

A AARDVARK ANTIQUER paying cash for guns, jewlery, furniture, art & unusual & bizarre items. 517-819-8700

DRIVER-HOME WEEKLY! NO touch freight! No forced NE/NYC! 6 months experience. No felony/DUI last 5yrs. Solos & teams wanted. New pay package! 877-740-6262. www.ptl-inc.com. MC

CASH PAID D iabet ic test strips. Area’s original, oldest buyer. Friendly & fair. 517-505-2726, 888-639-6179 CASH PAID for diabetic test strips. Up to $15 per 100 strips. Ph. 517-292-0991 WANTED TO BUY older motorcycles, snowmobiles & ATVs, running & nonrunning cond. 810-394-2577

Building Materials -Supplies HAND HEWED BROAD Axe made, 100-150 yr. old barn beams. Reasonable. Call: 989-224-7374 no Sun. calls.

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Day-Eve-wkend Classes Job Placement Assistance Class B Training (1 day) (517) 887-1600 Train Local Save Hassle www.traincoinc.com

General Help Wanted HOLIDAY HELP

Immediate openings $16.25 base-appt.

CUSTOMER SALES/SERVICE

Conditions apply, all ages 17+. Must have own transportation and be professional. Call 517-333-1700.

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CAREGIVER

Stroke patient. Experience needed. Light house keeping; some meals, errands. Call 485-4300.

EASTLAWN MEMORY GARDENS Okemos- Garden of Commandments, 2 lots. Asking $1,500 for both. Current price: $1295/each. Call: 616-516-9758

Medical 15 Medical Billing Trainees Needed!

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FREE FORECLOSURE LIST - ACCORD PROPERTIES Studios, 1 & 2 Bdrms. INGS Over 400,000 properLansing /E. Lansing Area. ties nationwide. Low down 517-337-7900 payment. Call now. 800880-2517 MM FRANDOR AREA 1400 sf., 3 bdrms., 2 baths, formal liv. & din. rms, spacious kitchen, rent includes heat, waONLY $15,900 ter, carport, trash pickup. 3bed/ 2 bath Safe secure bldg., on-site Over 1,100 Sq. Ft. owner. No pets. $775 per Newly Remodeled mo. 517-881-2049. All appliances, W/D Holt School District FREE HEAT-WATER! Pet Friendly Frandor/Chester Rd. SpaCall Sun Homes at cious 2 bdrm. Quiet, clean, Kensington Meadows lg. closets, laundry, carTODAY! port, storage area. Desira1-888-262-1683 ble neighborhood on bus Must Close by 11-30-10! route. $625. 517-641-7645 EHO or 517-641-7788

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Business Opport. Self Employment ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS from Home! YearRound Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry, More! Toll Free 1-866-844-5091 MM SEMI TRUCK Owner—Operators needed to deliver loads of RV trailers and tent campers across the U.S. and Canada. CDL A and passport required either with your own trailer or leasing one of ours. Call 1-866-764-1601 www.qualitydriveaway.co m MM

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Apartments For Rent

Lansing LANSING $29,900 NEW LISTING

Amazing corner lot with charming 1br/1bth, bungalow near Grosbeck Golf Course. Newer furnace, lifetime roof, electric, windows, siding and ﬂoor covering. Great beginnings for student, retiree or investment. Dale 663.4500. Ross & Assoc LJ-0000881808-01

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LAKE CHARLEVOIX , 1000+ sq. ft., wanterfront condo (S. arm). Top floor, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, fully furnished, Fireplace, elevator in bldg. Beach, docks, close to everything. $359K. 248-376-5800

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LANSING AREA- 1 & 2 bdrm, Starting from $400 + dep. Includes utilities. 517-372-6250

CARY APTS. S. LANSING. 1 & 2 bdrms., $470-$570 mo., heat, water, sewer & trash included. 517-202-3964. COLONIAL VILLAGE AREA: 1 bedroom Quiet Area. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 517-485-4300

DOWNTOWN 2 bdrm., 1100 sf, hardwood floors, laundry. $600+ util. 719-5600 or 482-8771. www.wencoproperties.com LANSING 3322 W. Michigan. 1 bdrm., 1st floor, $525 + electric. Laundry. Call 517-482-8771 or 517-719-5600 wencoproperties@att.net

MICHIGAN WINTER IS on the way! Move into Lansing Towers Today! Great views, Free Garage Parking, Doorman, Public Transportation, Close to Downtown Lansing, Capitol Buildings, Cooley Law, LCC & Washington Square.

DOWNTOWN 408 W. Ionia, 1 bdrm., garage, basement. Close to LCC and Cooley. $575 per month utilities included. 517-749-3890

Apartments Lansing 121 ISLAND AVE. 1 bdrm., 1st floor apartment, heat, water, trash removal and basement included. All new flooring. Must see! Quiet neighborhood. $550/mo. 517-881-3386

Condominiums For Rent

GRAND LEDGE: Updated lg. 1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt., laundry hookup. 1.5 bath, 2 story w/garage, lg. kitchen & bdrms,. w/balcony. Fresh paint, newer carpet. No big dogs. Includes trash, lawn & snow. $730 + util. 517-853-6307

Duplexes For Rent

H A S L E T T : 2 B D R M S , 1.5 baths, air, washer/dryer 5849 O R C H A R D CT. Co m pletely remodeled 2 bdrm, deck. On Golf Course/lake, 1 bath, full basement with S. GROVENBURG RD. avail now. 517-663-1287 washer/dryer. New carCountry, part. furn. oppet, paint, appliances. tional, 1 BR, 1 ba, AC, wi-fi, Fenced backyard, private laundry, no smoking, pets HASLETT Lakefront on deck. $650 + utils. ok. Ref./dep. 517-694-7222. Lake Lansing w/dock, 517-332-9255. gazebo, beautiful view. patio. Luxury 2 bdrm w/ When you need office, condo/ apt. New maple kitchen, black/ DELTA TWP repairs around the stainless appliances, car521½ Chanticleer. Beautihome - and you need pet, central air, granite. ful 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 1 car W/D. No big dogs, incl garage. Shared fenced them fast - check the lawn, trash, snow. $930. yard. Available now. 517-853-6307. $680+ util. 517-256-3726. service directory

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HOLT- 2 LG bdrms, 1 bath, 2 story, large kitchen, central air, washer/dryer, extra clean, full bsmt, gas heat, small pets ok. 517-468-3963

Lansing Towers Apts 517-482-8838 or LansingTowers@comcast.net

NO RENT UNTIL DEC. Call Today Certain conditions

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OLD TOWN - LCC - Lansing EHO Twp. Beautiful clean 1 & 2 bdrms., hardwood floors, $525-$675, heat included. WAVERLY AREA 517-896-8732 Large 1 bdrms. starting at $475. Garage rent $80/mo. SPACIOUS TOWNHOMES 517-214-6798 • 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath, $599 • 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, $699 • Washer/dryer hookups. • Walk-in closets. P WESTFIELD CLUB P • Garages available. Luxury Homes at > Pet friendly ? Affordable Prices 517-394-3111 • Stylish 2 & 3 bdrm apts starting from $770 ST.JOHNS-INCOME BASED • Full size washer & 2 BDRM. TOWNHOMES. dryer in home Beautiful Park setting. • In Grand Ledge Schools Close to schools & shop• Feline Friendly ping. Laundry hookup. SUNTREE APARTMENTS 1100 Sunview Dr. 517-886-4100 989-224-8919 EHO

Apartments MSU-LCC-Cooley

MASON 2 & 3 bdrm. fireplace, central air, washer/ dryer. From $750. 517-282-9669 517-349-8000

Call us today! 517-694-8975 conditions apply

GRAND LEDGE LG. Newly remodeled, 2 bdrm Townhouse, 1.5 bath, full bsmt, garage, $695+ util. No dogs please. 517-339-2486

Apartments Suburbs 1st Month Rent FREE when you sign a 12 mo. lease! Forest View Apts, Haslett * Immediate Occupancy * Cozy 1 bdrm apts $560 * PET WELCOME * Single level bldg w/ private entries * Washer/Dryer hook ups in utility room * Vaulted ceiling in living room * Storage access * Lovely wooded setting * Close to everything Call today for info and tour! 517-349-2250 Conditions apply.

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CASH FOR GUNS , Art, Antiques, Jewelry, musical instruments, Valuables. Call 517-204-2004/517-663-3931

+ HOLT , 2 bdrm., $2,500. Little work needed. Financing available. . 866-694-0821

1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

BLUE WATER VILLAGE Dimondale, near GM Delta plant. New 2 & 3 bdrms, 2 baths, starting at $700 & trash incl. all appliances, bsmt., pets welcome. Call 517-749-1714 or 517-372-6250

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LARGE 1 BDRM APT. in Grand Ledge, overlooking the park & river, includes heat & water, $540 mo. + BEECHFIELD Efficiency thru dep. No pets, no smoking. 2 bedroom, $325-$540. Call 517-242-4867. Utilities included. Taylor Realty 517-272-1512. 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153

FIRE CHIEF Part-time for a township (pop. 3821) with an additional contract service area of one third the adjacent township. Please call or email for complete posting. Application Deadline is December 14, 2010. Contact Clerk Mestelle at (517) 663-7407 or ClerkERTwp@acd.net

FOAM SHEETS: Pole Barn Insulation, Dow Styrofoam, R-Tech, long lengths, Underground foam, foam for undersiding in stock or special cuts. No seconds, delivery, silver sheeting. www.williamsinsulationinc .com 800-262-5774 MM

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Shop when you want! Visit lsj.com/CARS for vehicles in the Lansing area. Cadillac CADILLAC 2004 SLS $8500 Well maintained, must see. Maint. records avail. Excellent cond. 517-323-7115

Chevrolet CHEVY SILVERADO 2004 $10,000 Ext. Cab LT, loaded, black/black, htd seats, topper, Excellent condition. 517-391-2512 HHR 2008 $12,600 Red on black, leather, 11,600 mi., warranty until 2013 or 34,200 mi. 517-694-0891

Mini Vans CHEVROLET ASTRO LT 1999 $3650 7Pass, Immaculate, 115K, Veh Inspec., 4 bucket seat 517-321-2556

CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT 2008 AWD, V6, Loaded, 22k, like new

PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 2006 $7,900/OBO 6 cyl, Lthr, DVD, 130,000mi., Maroon 517-898-5559

FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2003 $9,100 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, 122500mi., Gray, clean 517-655-6472

PONTIAC MONTANA 2003 $3,700 4Dr, Burgundy, a/c, Pwr win., nav, airbag, abs, good 517-898-7601 GMC SAVANA 1500 2000 $3,950 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, 164000mi., White 810-577-1102

Ford FORD RANGER 2001 EXT. CAB $8995/OBO 4WD, loaded, low mi., no rust, runs great 517-230-7117

Mercedes Benz

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Oldsmobile 92 OLDS 98 TOURING SEDAN $600 FIRM 3800 super charged, as is for parts. Complete car. 517-896-9766 ’99 OLDS INTRIGUE No rust, low mi., runs perfect. Excellent condition

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Mini Vans

Pontiac GRAND PRIX GT, 1999 $3,800/BEST 153K mi., leather, htd. seats, moonroof. Like new. Excellent condition. 517-391-2512

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 1999 $3500 7 pass., all leather, pwr everything, FWD Nice. 517-889-5022, 517-887-1520 HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299

Saturn SL1, 1999 $3,500 104K mi. Perfectly maint., clean, good tires/brakes. Good Condition. 517-898-9217

SOLD. December 05, 2010

$4495/BEST

517-230-2412

MERCEDES ML350 2009 $41,500 4matic, lady owned, 30K mi., loaded, silver w/black int. Warranty. 989-274-3614

Sport Utility Vehicles $18,775 517-862-0457

Subaru LEGACY OUTBACK AWD, 1998 $3900/OBO 175K mi. New eng. & tires, 2 sunroofs, auto, loaded, leather, Great cond. 517-487-5326

Toyota

Vans CHEVY 2002 3/4 TON CARGO VAN $4500 Very clean, new tires, front brakes, V8 517-394-5886

Volkswagen PASSAT GLS 1.8T 2002 $6,500 Wgn, 61K miles, 5 spd, new tires, ex shape, fun 517-202-9653 JETTA GLS 2003 $5,799 Auto, Sunroof, 107556mi, Silver, Great on gas 517-763-7553

Automobiles Wanted

CAMRY LE 2008 $15,200 4 cyl, Sunroof, 19800mi., White, Date: Dec. 7-8 517-899-0284

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

CAMRY XLE 2007 $14,500 Like new, 22,500 mi., new tires, loaded Excellent cond. 517-622-5426

Junk Cars Wanted

COROLLA LE, 2002 82K mi. New tires, well mainained. Excellent condition.

$4,350 517-927-5933

Trucks FORD F150 1992 $4,200 Shortbox Pickup w/shell, 4’’ lift, 35’’ Toyo tires, 5.8L motor, 175K mi. 517-749-2365

CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098 BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737 DEAD OR ALIVE Salvage cars, trucks, vans. Free towing. We beat all offers. 517-482-2260

Vans HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299

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HOLT CLEAN! 3BR,1.5BA, 1-3 BDRM HOUSES AVAILAAir, Dishwasher, W/D BLE, Lansing area, recently hookup, Private Drive, updated, $500 - $700 rent, Yard & Shed. No smoking plus utilities. Section 8 ok. or pets. $750/mth incl. waNo pets. Please call Ryan ter & sewer. (517) 507-3887 517-819-4397. HOLT Large 2 bdrm. duplex. Nice yard. W/D hookup. $650 water & sewer included. No pets. 517-694-1899. MASON DUPLEX, 2 bdrm., clean, nice yard, close to high school, A/C, dishwasher, W/D hookup, $650 + dep. 517-676-5969.

Homes For Rent

BATH- LARGE 4 BDRM with garage. Gas, electric & deposit required. No pets. $800/mo. 517-641-6364

1547 ROOSEVELT ST. 2 bdrm., 1.5 car garage, lg. BE A HOME OWNER Rent to backyard, $650+ utilities. own. Owner will finance. Call 517-372-8129. Land Contract available. Call 517-202-3121. 2 BDRM., 2200 1/2 N. East St., Lansing. $525 mo., $525 deposit. Heat & water CENTER, 1310 incld. References. Call 5173 bdrm., 2 bath, laundry, 290-2425. bsmt., $750+ util. Call 719-5600 or 482-8771 2 BDRM HOME 625 Cavanaugh, Lansing. Cute & cozy. $600 mo. Call 517COLONIAL VILLAGE 349-9436. 2 bdrm. C ape C od, fireplace, fenced, rec room, 3616 DONALD ST. Lansing. appliances, $595 mo. Small 2-3 BR., full bsmt., 323-4700 nice yard, good neighborhood. $600 + utils. WITH GOOD CREDIT. No Sec. 8. CUTE 1 BDRM. Country (Dogs extra). No cats, no home in DeWitt area. smoking. After 5pm 517$550/mo. + dep. & util. No 285-3336 pets or smoking. 669-9455.

Homes For Rent

DOWNTOWN NEAR: 2-4 bdrms, needs work. $400 & up. Option, Handy tenant wanted. 517-351-3344.

EATON RAPIDS

6288 Nye Hwy., 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath, 1531 sq. ft. ranch style home. Propane heat. 517-622-6059 www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

REGENT, 139 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath, lg. fenced yard, air, laundry in bsmt., garage. $750+ util. 719-5600 or 482-8771

LANSING 230 Francis, Small 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. Storage shed. 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhome center.com

Mobile Homes For Rent MOBILE HOME FOR rent Deposit required, no pets. Sec. 8 welcome. 517-482-4322

Florida Property For Rent

ST JOHNS 3 BDRM./ BATH. 1792 sq.ft. Rent to own!! Only $369 per mo. NASCAR SPEED WEEK 2 bdrm. condo for rent, Brand new carpet & appliFebruary 12-19, 2011, ances. Contact The Meadat Daytona Beach, on the ows of St. Johns, (989) 224beach. $1500. 7707. L A N S I N G - 2 & 3 bdrm Please call 517-676-4453 houses and 1 & 2 bdrm if interested. apts. & duplexes. $450ST JOHNS – $700. Local owner cell 989Only $340/Mo! Lease to 550-1181. Own! Your Own Home! Over 1,500 sq.ft. New Carpet & Paint ~ Many more to choose from!! THE MEADOWS LEASE TO OWN O f f i c e (989) 224-7707 /Warehouse. 5000 sf total. Lansing-4 Bd/2 Ba th 2000 sf office. All heated & home for $80,000. air conditioned. Located in Payments as low as Rensen Center. Jolly$120/mo. Call Now Pennsylvania area. Rate as 800-240-0578 low as $1250/mo. 331-1734 M-F 8-5 for more details. 1027 HICKORY ST., Lansing 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 car OKEMOS OFFICE/RETAIL LANSING garage, Basement. Lg. • 2 offices w/ 550 sq.ft. HOME fenced yard. $800. Pets total $550 + util. per mo. 2 story 3 bdrm., formal welcome for small fee. • 1000 sq.ft. $1000 per mo. dining ,new kitchen, 810-577-1102 all inclusive Call 517-641-7271 or 517jeff@myhealthway.com • 2000 sq.ft. $1500 per mo. 214-7648. 810-397-3026 all inclusive. 517-256-1389

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Legals ep months after the date of publication of this notice.

Legals STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF INGHAM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 10-1731-DE Estate of Judith A Harper

Date of birth: 3/17/1935 TO ALL CREDITORS:* ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| FREE RENT TILL For Rent NOTICE TO CREDITORS:

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Gary’s Drywall Finishing "Hang, Finish and Repair" 517-927-3853 garysdrywallfinishing.com

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TRASH, BRUSH, APPL. hauled Yard & build. clean up, trees & bushes trimmed. Low Prices! Mike 393-4664

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ALL SEASONS PROPERTY CARE Commercial & residential snow removal & lawn care. Fully lic. & insured. Prompt & free estimates w/senior cit. discounts. Will meet or beat any competitors price on comparable work. Family owned & operated for 10 years. Call 517-303-4259

Stump Removel BENJAMIN STUMP REMOVAL (Formerly Bill’s Stump Removal). Prompt service, free estimates. Insured. 517 285-7831, 517 625-5652

Tree Service TREE TRIMMING & removal. Licensed, insured. Credit cards accepted. Call Mike 866-557-5848

(517) 857-2333 Expert Trimming & Removals Thinning, Elevating, *Fully Insured* Dead Limbing & Shaping *Free Advice* 60 ft. AERIAL WORK TRUCK Kyran VanSickle Owner/Certiﬁed Arborist QUALITY WORK EXCELLENT REFERENCES

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP of LANSING 3209 W. MICHIGAN AVE. LANSING, MICHIGAN 48917 Regular meetings of the Charter Township of Lansing for fiscal year 2011 will be held at 3209 W. Michigan Avenue on the following dates and at the times specified: BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Meetings held at 7:00 p.m. 1/4 4/26 8/16 12/6 1/18 5/10 8/30 2/1 5/24 9/13 2/15 6/7 9/27 3/1 6/21 10/11 3/15 7/5 10/25 3/29 7/19 11/9 (Wed.) 4/12 8/2 11/22 PLANNING COMMISSION (when case is pending) Meetings held at 7:00 p.m. 1/19 4/20 7/20 10/19 2/16 5/18 8/17 11/16 3/16 6/15 9/21 12/21 BOARD OF APPEALS (when case is pending) at 7:00 p.m. 1/24 4/25 7/25 2/28 5/23 8/22 3/28 6/27 9/26

Meetings held 10/24 11/28 12/19

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD (DDA) Meetings held at 9:00 a.m., Location to be determined. 1/5 4/6 7/6 10/5 2/2 5/4 8/3 11/2 3/2 6/1 9/7 12/7 BUILDING AUTHORITY: 2nd Wednesday when business is pending. Minutes of the above meeting will be available in the Office of the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services planning to attend any Township meeting should notify the Township Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting that will be attended. Susan L. Aten, Clerk Charter Township of Lansing DWCN/LCCN-882223

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