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TASK FORCE CALLS FOR CHANGES

Achievement gap starts early at ELPS Dawn Parker dlparker@lsj.com

EAST LANSING – It’s going to take time, but the Achievement Gap Task Force is making progress on its plan. The May 31 forum in the East Lansing High School Student Union, attracted only a small crowd, but productive discussion on an issue under research in the district for several years. The forum followed a presentation given to East Lansing school board members in late March. Tri-chairs Tama Hamilton-Wray and John Brandenburg (tri-chair Melinda Hernandez was ill and did not attend), along with Michigan State University education professor Dorinda

Carter Andrews, began the forum by asking everyone to introduce themselves and share one thing about themselves that not obvious by their appearance. The exercise’s point: Students affected by the achievement gap – especially African-American males – don’t look any different than the rest of the student population. Helping those who need the most help, task force organizers stressed, will eventually beneﬁt all students. “There is more to our students than what they bring to the classroom,” Hamilton-Wray said. While the student population at ELHS is 20 percent African-American and 40 percent students of color,

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EAST LANSING – The 2012 campaign for the 69th State House seat has begun, and locally it will have at least one familiar face. Former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh announced Tuesday he will

run for the seat now held by State Rep. Mark Meadows. Meadows, also a former East Lansing mayor, may not run for re-election due to term Singh limits.

Remembering the fallen Members and friends of Capt. Stephen W. Frank American Legion Post 269 in Haslett gathered May 30 for the post’s annual Memorial Day service at the monument near Ralya Elementary. DAWN PARKER|LCN

the high school has no African-American teachers. Carter Andrews began working with the district in 2008. In that time, groups surveyed have included teachers and freshmen through juniors at the high schools, who were asked about issues like school climate and relationships with their teachers. MacDonald Middle School students will be surveyed beginning this fall. Carter Andrews and a team of graduate students have also conducted classroom observations, met with parent focus groups and student focus groups. One of their ﬁndings: Because East Lansing

U.S. Army Lt. Col Al Boyce, 75th Div., 3rd BCTG, Michigan Honor Guard held the microphone so his grandson, Ralya fourthgrader Tristan, could lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Singh seeks 69th House post Dawn Parker

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“Our commitment is to continuing progressive leadership in the community,” Singh said. “Environment and higher education is core to who I am and what I want to accomplish. I just want to take that to the next level.”

Kay Fellows laid a wreath at the memorial, which is dedicated to Haslett-area residents who served in World War II.

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NEWS BRIEFS (SCENE) Metrospace to host improv troupe (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing, will host Just Clownin’ Improv featuring the Ruhala Performing Arts Center Improv Troupe on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. The troupe will perform skits, monologues, musical scenes and more. Audience participation and input is encouraged.

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E.L. Kiwanis Club to hear about library The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing will meet Monday, June 6 at 11:50 a.m. on the second ﬂoor of the Student Union Building, MSU, corner of Abbot and Grand River, East Lansing. The scheduled program is: Kristin Shelley, director, East Lansing Public Library, “Happenings at the Library.” For more information, visit www.kiwanis.org/club/ eastlansing.

E.L. Rotary’s Pancakes in the Park is June 12

with a wine and cheese reception, followed by the show and musical entertainment by the Doo Wops. Tickets are $25 (limited number available). For more information, visit www.sparrow.org/ dapperdads or call the Sparrow Foundation at (517) 364-5680.

Ofﬁcers of the Okemos High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 153 new members during a recent ceremony at the school. The society, restricted to juniors and seniors, takes on community service and other projects. Ofﬁcers, from left: Keenan Noyes (president), Ashley Naghtin (1st vice president), Cari Marcotullio (2nd vice president), Kelsey Komyathy (secretary), Anna Sheufelt (treasurer), Rachel Schultz (historian), Matt Henry (representative A-L), Kelly Phillips (representative M-Z) COURTESY PHOTO

Meridian Fishing Derby set for June 11

The annual Pancakes in the Park, put on by the East Lansing Rotary Club, will be held Sunday, June 12, 7 a.m.-noon at Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton Road, just south of Saginaw St. A $5 bill, children ﬁve years old and younger are free, gets you pancakes, sausage, cinnamon apples, juice and coffee. Attendees will also have a chance to vote for the best poster for the Remember the Park campaign, which culminates Sept. 15-18 with a renovation of the park’s playscape. Tickets are available in advance from any Rotarian, at H&H Mobil, 1500 Haslett Road or at the door. For more information, visit www.eastlansingrotaryclub.com.

Meridian Township Parks and Recreation will host its annual “Meridian Fishing” Derby for kids ages 5-17 on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m.-noon in Central Park at the Meridian Historical Village. This event is held in conjunction with Michigan Department of Natural Resources “Free Fishing Weekend” allowing all residents and visitors to Michigan to fish without a license. Although a license is not required for this weekend, all individuals planning to go fishing this weekend are encouraged to purchase a state fishing license. For information, contact Greg Grothous with Meridian Township Parks and Recreation at (517) 853-4616.

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Haven House, 121 Whitehills Drive, is in urgent need of the following items: 10 Box fans, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, umbrellas, size four diapers, walnut-colored mulch and silverware. Items can be donated between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (517) 337-2731.

Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the Hershey Track and Field local meet to be held Friday June 17, from 10 a.m.noon at the Haslett High School track. This free event is open to youth that will be between the ages of 9 and 14 as of Dec. 31, 2011. Winners of the local meet

qualify for the state meet on July 9 at Holt High School. Events offered are the 50, 100 and 200 meter dash; the 400, 800, 1600 meter run and 4x100 meter relay. Field events are Standing Long Jump and Softball Throw. For more information, call Greg Grothous, recreation specialist, Meridian Township Parks and Recreation, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct., East Lansing MI 48823; (517) 853-4616.

Voting open for Dapper Dads Challenge Prominent mid-Michigan business leaders and professionals are now competing in the Second Annual Dapper Dads Challenge, which concludes with a fashion show on June 9, where the top vote winners will ﬁnally be revealed. The public is invited to join in the fun by voting for their favorite “Dapper Dad.” Voting will conclude online at 5 p.m. on June 8, but more votes may be cast in person at the Dapper Dads Challenge fashion show emceed by MSU Women’s Basketball coach Suzy Merchant that features all the models on Thursday, June 9 at Kositchek’s in downtown Lansing. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Children and youth, ages 7-18 years old, are invited to audition for MSU Children and Youth Choirs at the MSU Community Music School. Six choirs are offered: Preparatory Choir for ages 7-8, Cantabile for ages 8-10, CMS Singers for ages 9-14, the MSU Children’s Choir for ages 10-16, Young Women’s Chorus for ages 15-18, and the Young Men’s Chorus for young men with changing or changed voices. Auditions will be held on June 11 from 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m., Aug. 4 from 5-7 p.m., Aug. 6 from 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.noon and Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. Call the Community Music School at (517) 355-7661, ext. 10 to set up an appointment. Audition material does not need to be prepared. The MSU Community Music School is located at 841-B Timberlane St., East Lansing.

Donors, volunteers needed for Max’s Race The organizers of the annual Max’s Race 5K are seeking donors and volunteers for the race, which takes place this year on Saturday, June 25 on the MSU campus. Proceeds from the race, which has raised a total of more than $100,000, are dedicated to the Sparrow Pediatric Program Fund which supports various needs at the center. To help, e-mail nat@maxsrace.com.

Reception for retiring teachers set for June 8 A reception is planned for Wednesday, June 8, 4-6 p.m., in celebration of the retirements of Okemos teachers Bob Cooley, Kathy Hoffman, Jeri Mifﬂin and Trudy Sturk at Bennett Woods Elementary School, 2650 Bennett Road. Cooley, Hoffman, Mifﬂin and Sturk would love to see former students and parents who want to celebrate their years in Okemos Schools and in education.

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doesn’t offer a pre-K program, an achievement gap exists from the time a student begins ﬁrst grade, due to variations in pre-K program quality. “The gap starts when they enter our system,” Carter Andrews said. Her research also shows the academic performance of African-American and Latino students is lower than white students, and white female students have higher grade-point averages than their male counterparts.

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– would be appointed by July 1. Although it’s not clear, it’s likely this person would add this duty to an existing position in the school district. “The further we go into this year, the more we feel there has to be someone in charge,” Brandenburg said. Affected students would also get mentoring help, and a plan would be established to increase the number of ﬁfth through 12th-grade African-American students in advanced-level courses.

“We want to push kids early on and tell them where they want to get to be successful,” Brandenburg said. A second student-led forum on these issues is planned for September at the high school, and task force members are working to identify two new student members from each grade. “They are the people we are serving, and we want to hear their voices,” Hamilton-Wray said.

East Lansing judge names new administrator EAST LANSING — Denise Butler has been promoted to serve as the 54-B District Court administrator effective May 23. Chief Judge Richard D. Ball made the announcement May 27.

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However, the average GPA of white female student is only a modest 3.22 on a 4.0 scale. “There is room to grow for all of our students,” Carter Andrews said, “which says something about how we can strengthen our curriculum across the board.” The task force outlined a ﬁve-goal plan at the March school board and recapped it for forum attendees, including a timetable of when items have been or are planned for completion.

Formerly the deputy court administrator since October 2005, Butler replaces former Court Administrator Nancy Moylan, who retired May 20, following 27 years with the court.Butler holds a master’s

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Singh’s decision to enter the race was prompted, at least in part, by what he wasn’t seeing at the Capitol. “I was disappointed that a lot of my values weren’t brought forth through the budget conversation. We need a strong voice to represent this district in the legislative process, someone who understands economic development, MSU and our community,” he said. “I think my breadth of experience in local government and the non-proﬁt sector has prepared me for the next challenge. I want to meet as many people in the district as possible and share that vision with them.” The Livonia native gained election to the East Lansing City Council at age 24 in 1995, one year after graduating from Michigan

State University. Singh served 12 years on the council, including as Mayor Pro Tem and a single two-year term as mayor from 2005-07. At the time of his election, Singh was the youngest mayor in the city’s history. He was previously the president and CEO of the Lansing-based Michigan Non-Proﬁt Association. Singh now divides his time between Lansing-based Public Policy Associates and as the senior consultant for the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan. If elected to the Legislature, Singh said one of his areas of emphasis will be investment in K-12 and higher education. “The work force of the future has to be ready and prepared for new jobs,” he continued. “We have to support entrepreneurs and small business, and we have to make the connection between education and economic development.”

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“We look for upscale, designer brands that target an older audience,” Korrey said. Carolyn Johnson, an East Lansing resident in her early 60s said that she has been to ReThreads multiple times and likes the variety, character and color-coordinated organization of the store. “The atmosphere is wonderful,” Johnson said. “I feel comfortable shopping here, even though I’m not the same age as most of the shoppers.” Customers wanting to sell their clothing that is in new or like-new condition can bring in their freshly laundered items, and the ReThreads staff will decide which pieces are a good ﬁt for the store. The clothing shouldn’t have holes, stains or missing buttons and ReThreads doesn’t accept bathing suits or undergarments. “After we look at your items, we price what we’re going to put on the ﬂoor,” said East Lansing assistant manager Codee Snyder. “The customer can then get 30 percent cash back

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OKEMOS — The Kiwanis Club of Okemos named Colin Donaldson, a senior at Okemos High School, , its “Citizen of the Month” for June. He was presented to the club by Hedlun Walton, OHS counselor, who is the “Teacher of the Month” for June. Colin introduced his father and mother, John and Terri Donaldson, at the May 10 Kiwanis Club meeting. Colin has two older brothers: Rob, who has completed student teaching and Shawn, a LCC student. Students are selected based on their citizenship, volunteer activities, and community involvement and service. The teachers at OHS nominated 38 students for this award and the Kiwanis Club of Okemos, under the leadership of member Tom Burchman, selected eight to honor during the 2010/2011 school year. Donaldson has been a teen volunteer at Sparrow Hospital Pediatric Playroom at various times since he was a leukemia patient himself starting in 2000. Colin has also been a part of the Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. His service to the community includes youth fellowship aide at Okemos Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society Relay for Life as a team leader in the years 2008-2010 and on the planning committee in 2009 and 2010. Colin is involved in Be the Match Foundation, where he has planned and organized the Bone Marrow Register Drive in June 2010. His Eagle Scout project was successful because he registered 62 volunteers for the bone marrow program and raised $3,300 in contributions for the American Cancer Society. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, he is a member

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LCC offers kids A-Plus programs over summer LANSING — Looking to ﬁnd special fun for your kids this summer? The popular Lansing Community College A+ Summer Youth Programs are returning with even more offerings. Registration is going on now for the half-day, weeklong summer classes that give students hands-on learning experiences in such topics as art, science, technology, language, physical ﬁtness and sports skill. Early registration is encouraged for best classes. This summer’s classes are being offered during the weeks beginning June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 for students entering second through eighth grades in the fall. Students in the sixth-

eighth grades can select from favorites like robotics and rocketry, while the younger grades might opt for “creepy crawlies.” Japanese and Chinese language and culture, digital cartooning, and reptiles are among the classes. Many classes are being offered at the LCC East campus in East Lansing.. New this summer are class offerings in the visual and performing arts at the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art in Lansing’s Old Town (June 27-30). The morning Old Town Players class explores the performing arts. The afternoon Art Soup class explores a variety of art media. A full-day option is available for students taking morning and afternoon

classes at LCC East and the MICA in Old Town. Students passionate about math, science and technology may be interested in the STEM Challenges Program for children entering grades 6-8 and the Science and Math Challenges Program for those entering ﬁfth– sixth grades. The STEM Challenges meets June 20-24. Science and Math Challenges will be held Aug. 8-12. Students must meet eligibility requirements. There are plenty of offerings for the athletic-minded students as well. some camps. For information on registration forms as well as class dates, times and costs, call (517) 483-1860. — From Lansing Community College

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Laura Cable production of “The Wizard of Oz,” and so Cable and her older sister were drafted. It was love at ﬁrst line, and Cable continued with theater through high school before going off to New York City. “I’ve been fortunate enough ever since to be a working actor. It’s a rare and beautiful thing that I don’t take for granted,” she said. While some might have been apprehensive about moving to the Big Apple at age 18, Cable said it was the “perfect time” to pursue

her dream of becoming an actor. Cable had a good grounding in the musical before auditioning, having seen it twice in Detroit as a youngster. The family also had a copy of the soundtrack recording. “I was surprised to hear it was still on the road,” she recalled thinking upon seeing audition notices. #Rich memories Cable joined the tour in January 2010 as an emergency replacement. On her ﬁrst night, she was given a ticket and told to watch the show from the audience. “I was so surprised at how many memories I had from when I was little,” she recalled. “This show is very visual – seeing light bulbs, costumes or cat faces. This show sticks with you – it’s very powerful, and I think it’s one of the reasons this show has lasted long as it has. It’s as much about reliving the memories as it is creating new ones.” Of Jellylorum, the “alpha cat”, Cable loves that she is a storyteller.

“Her specialty number (Gus the Theatre Cat) ﬁts into the greater context of show. Things slow down, and I love that my character has a chance to tell that story at that particular moment,” Cable said. “It’s a love song, but the song is not about her – she sings about Gus. Some are singing about how great their friends are, and Jellylorum is one of those. If you are quiet enough you can listen to his story, and I think that’s what theater is all about. The power of a story, Cable continued, is the main reason she pursued acting as a career. “I was read to so much as a child, and I grew up with people who loved to tell stories. Dinnertime was story time, and it’s not that way in every household,” she said. “I deﬁnitely feel like I am able to bring that sense to the story, in how much I truly love to do that.” For more information or to purchase tickets, call (517) 432-2000 or 1-800WHARTON, or go online to www.whartoncenter.com

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E. Lansing seeks volunteers for planting at Hawks Nest EAST LANSING — As part of its ongoing Environmental Stewardship Program, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts will host a volunteer park planting day this Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. at Hawk Nest Park. The Hawk Nest Homeowners Association has raised more than $550 to help purchase additional landscaping materials for Hawk Nest Park, including three two-inch caliper trees and eight shrubs. The landscaping material is native to Michigan and was selected speciﬁcally to support the land-

scape restoration that is currently underway at the park site. The city began the Hawk Nest Park Improvement Project in 2010 after securing a $262,500 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. The ongoing 20-acre project includes an extension of the Northern Tier Trail, a picnic pavilion, a playground, site pathways, interpretive stops, viewing platforms and a native landscape restoration. In order to bring the project closer to budget, many of the new trees and shrubs originally planned for the park had to

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OKEMOS — Graham Goble will receive the Eagle Scout award, Scouting’s highest achievement, from the Boy Scouts of America on June 12. The Court of Honor will be held at Okemos Community Church at 2 p.m. Goble is a member of Boy Scout Troop 109.He is the son of Jim and Monica Goble of Okemos. To achieve the Eagle Rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship while earning 21 Merit Badges before reaching the age of 18 years. Another requirement is

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HASLETT — Salvatore Garofulo, a junior at Haslett High School, is one of 102 students inducted into the Eaton Intermediate School District’s Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society. The purpose and mission of

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East Lansing senior Lawrence Collins took first in the 400 dash, junior Alex Townsend won the 3,200 and the Trojans came out on top in both the 400 and 1,600 relays. Okemos had two winners in the field events as senior Owen Hughes placed first in the high jump (6 feet, 8 inches) and Cyril Bieri won the discus event with a throw of 148-11. “That was tough - these kids really laid it on the line,” East Lansing coach Pat Murray said. “We had

some great efforts from every team here, which made this close right up until the end.” On the girls side, Tory Schiller placed ﬁrst in three individual events and anchored the Comets’ record-setting 800-meter relay team as Grand Ledge captured its fourth consecutive conference championship. After posting an undefeated record in dual meets this season, a league title was only ﬁtting for the Comets.

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EAST LANSING- East Lansing’s boy’s track and field team continued its outstanding season with another impressive showing, capturing the CAAC Blue league title last Tuesday , and capping an undefeated league season. Senior Gavin Midlam placed first in the 110 and 300 hurdles, while Robbie Glew took first in both the 800 and 1,600 runs. “This has been an amazing season so far, and winning this meet was really important for us,” said Glew, whose East Lansing team is currently ranked No. 1 in the state in DiviEast Lansing sion 2. Sandy McGovern Carter, 64, died of an “It takes a lot of mental apparent heart attack, at her home in East focus to do well in these Lansing May 25, 2011, with her loving husmeets, and we all had that band of 25 years, Reginald and her faithful today.” Scottie "MacNicol", at her side. The Trojans finished Sandy was born April 21, 1947, in San Diego, CA, the daughter of John J. and Lois with a final team score of 174. Okemos took second (Blake) McGovern. Formerly of Escanaba, Sandy was a with 137 points and Jackson graduate of the Escanaba Senior High School. She received her bachelor degree in clinical psychology from Northern finished third with 73. Michigan University and her master degree course work at Western Michigan University. Sandy was employed as a policy analyst for the Michigan Department of Social Services. In addition, Sandy was proud to have served as a hospice volunteer for many years, and helped numerous families cope with terminal illness. As a selfless and giving person, Sandy’s friends and family were very precious to her. Sandy and her two sisters, Julie and Susan, enriched each other’s lives, as sisters often do, and she will be an irreplaceable loss for those who knew her and appreciated her generosity and her sincere interest in sharing her most valuable asset of focused care and attention. She enjoyed watching baseball, traveling and reading. Sandy loved gardening and was a long time member of the East Lansing Garden Club. Her seven Scotties were constant companions and provided great comfort over the years. Sandy is survived by her mother, Lois McGovern of Escanaba; her husband, Reginald "Reg" of East Lansing; sisters, Susan (Richard) Parlato of Estero, FL, and Julie McGovern of Escanaba. Also listed among the surviving family are many loving friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, John J. McGovern, a Naval veteran who served as a submarine engineer during World War II, and survived the historical Pearl Shane Habron of East Harbor attack of 1941. Lansing pushes to finish A memorial service will be held Monday, June 6, at in the 4X400 meter relay 2:00 pm, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. finals heat at the CAAC Grand River Ave., East Lansing with visitation 1 hour priBlue Championships. KEVIN W. or to the service. On line condolences may be made to www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com FOWLER|LSJ MEDIA

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The TNT Dynamite U14 boys soccer team advanced to the State Cup Finals after defeating the Grand Rapids Crew Juniors 2-1 in the quarterﬁnals and the Michigan Wolves East 1-0 in overtime in the semiﬁnals May 21-22. The boys were scheduled to face No. 1 ranked Vardar Academy June 4 at the East Lansing Soccer Complex. The team is 5-0 in State Cup play, only conceding one goal and having defeated three ranked teams along the way. (Back to front, l. to r.): Danny Price (coach), Kyle Chapman (DeWitt), Andy Millar (East Lansing), Tyler Bailey (Okemos), Cal Brogran (Okemos), Dan Raben (director of coaching and player development), Shea Russ (Mason), Zach Kovan (Okemos), Dean Bloembergen (Okemos), Monty Frankfort (Okemos), Johnny Rodger (Waverly), Leutrim Shefkui (Mason), Lirim Shefkui (Mason), DeJuan Jones (East Lansing), Brandon DeSmyter (DeWitt), Noah Southworth (Okemos), Adam Stowe (Owosso), Aidan Yetsko (DeWitt). COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH

Kate Buckland, a seventh grader for the Okemos Chippewa Middle School, had a great week in sports. Kate plays catcher and left ﬁeld for the nationally-ranked Detroit Compuware Fastpitch Softball 12U Team under Coach Ed Ewald. The Detroit Compuware Team won all six games at the National Softball Association Holiday Memorial Tournament in Farmington Hill, Mich. The team, after giving up only three runs in the tournament, became tournament cochampions with the Michigan Finesse Team. She ended the weekend with a .692 batting average after hitting one triple, two doubles and six singles during the tournament. Kate also

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Haslett girls win district opener Madeline Sciarini scored a goal and added an assist as Haslett defeated St. Johns 3-2 in a girl’s soccer district opener last Tuesday. With the victory, the Vikings improved to 8-8-1.

Trojan baseballers lose to Eastern Nate Averill went 2 for 4 with an RBI, but East Lansing lost to Eastern, 5-3 in a nine inning district opener Tuesday.

The Trojans forced extra innings, scoring three runs in the seventh. David Hernandez went 3 for 4 and earned the victory.

Okemos finishes third in tourney Jordan Freund tied for the fourth-best score of the day, shooting a 77, while helping lead Okemos to a third-place finish at the CAAC Blue golf tournament. Jinho Kim added a 78 and Okemos’ team score of was 320. Jack Fossum shot an 80 and T.J. Brogan fired an 81 as East Lansing took fourth with a 339 team score.

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OKEMOS - In a tournament designed to determine the best girls’ soccer team in the area, Okemos left absolutely no doubt, winning the 2011 CAAC Gold Cup with a 6-0 rout of Williamston on May 26 at Okemos High. Ashton Miller scored two goals, Liz Mullin had a goal and two assists, and Caitlin Climes, Kourtney Scott and Emma Baker each scored a goal for the Chieftains, who capped a Cup run that may never be matched: Okemos won its three tournament games by an astounding combined score of 21-0.

“Obviously, today was our day,” Okemos coach Brian Guggemos said. “We got a couple of goals early in the game that gave us a little bit of breathing room. Scoring a few minutes into the game really helped.” The two teams played to a 0-0 tie in their regularseason meeting on April 14. But the Chieftains took control from the start in this one. Miller scored both of her goals in the ﬁrst half, beginning with a rocket from a sharp angle to the left of Williamston goalie Caitlyn Clem that gave Okemos the lead 3:26 into the game. Williamston nearly tied it with about eight minutes

left in the first half, when a shot by Lisa Vogel had Okemos keeper Molly O’Connor beaten but was cleared off the line by Sarah Kovan. That would be the last time the Hornets were close, as Kovan’s clearance led to the Chieftains’ second goal. Kristelle Yewah fielded the pass and ran into the teeth of the Williamston defense. Two Hornet defenders knocked the ball loose at the 18-yard line, but the ball went to Miller on the left. The freshman fired a left-footed shot just inside the far post to make the score 2-0 with 7:54 left in the half. Miller said that she has

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“It just seemed like we were out of sync,” Williamston coach Jim Flore said. “In the ﬁrst half, we did OK until we got to the ﬁnal third. The second half just went sour.” Okemos wasted no time after the break, scoring less than two minutes in when Mullin saved the ball from going out for a goal kick and sent a hard cross on the ground. The wet ball slipped underneath Clem and Scott had a tap-in that

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June wood chipper, moped, & 11, 8:30-4:30pm. Brand POTTERVILLE-LARGE 3 lots of misc. 12415 W. Name clothing: Mens 40-42 FAMILY SALE, 4874 Pine French Rd., Fowler. & ladies 8-14. Purses & Hill, (M-100 to Gresham W. shoes. Kids & teen clothto Pine Hill), June 9, 10 & CHARLOTTE- 113 W. Sheping. Tools, kitchen applian11, 8-6p.m. Furniture, herd, June 10th, 9-5p.m. ces, linens, toys, old golf children’s clothes & toys, Size 2-4 toddler boy clothclubs, cameras, electronhousehold items and ing, baby carrier, Fisher ics, TVs and much more. more! Price learning toys, and 1112 Candela Lane (Canlots of miscellaneous dlewood Estates off WilST. JOHNS ANNUAL!!! items. low). Community Wide Yard Sale Fri., June 10 - Sun., HOLT, 2980 PINETREE Rd., CONGREGATION June 12, 8am - 5pm Locatbetween Dell & Sandhill, SHAAREY ZEDEK 1924 ed in The Meadows of St. June 10-11 9-5 mountain Coolidge Rd., East LansJohns, 2265 West Parks bike, swiss bell, fountain ing, June 12 8-3 baby furRoad, St. Johns - Come planter, bull horn, carved niture, luggage, housejoin the fun! fireplace screen, hold items, and more bedspreads, paintings, throw rugs, wood bench, TAMARACK SENIOR SALE DELTA - E. off Creyts behousehold misc., & more at the Little League Daytween Willow & Saginaw. care, 4410 Holt Rd., Holt. Years of cleanout, house- HOLT-MOVING SALE 4718 June 8, 9 & 10, starting at W. HOLT RD., JUNE 10 & 11, 9 a.m. hold & so on. Singer Trea8-? Ladders, sump pump, dle. Fri. & Sat. June 10-11, music box collection, ele9-4. FAMILY phant collection, Party Lite WILLIAMSTON-5 SALE, 4645 Harris Rd., June inventory. Plus size clothDELTA TWP. C a r r i e r 10 & 11, 9-5p.m. Baby ing, 1 to 3X. Books, couch, Creek Condominium equip., toys. Infant to bookcase and much more! Neighborhood. Off Canal adult-XL clothing. between Saginaw & W. St. HOLT MULTI FAMILY 2059 Shop/work table on Joe. 9-5, June 10-11. SomeBurton, June 10-11 9-5 14ft wheels, household, bike, thing for everyone. fishing boat, furniture, lots electronics, lots of books & of clothes, toys, kitchen miscellaneous items. items, new anderson patio DELTA TWP.door, pop up camper and WILLIAMSTON, 867 E. Holt HUGE MULTI FAMILY much more. SALE, THURS.-SAT. JUNE Rd., between Meridian and 9-11, 7-5p.m. 3402 Josette, Williamston Rd., Thurs.off of Delta River Dr. be- LESLIE - 425 Doty St., June Sat. June 9-11, 8-6. M ulti 10 & 11, 8-3p.m. Girl’s newtween Waverly & Webster. family, lots of kids clothes, born to 2T clothing. Baby Furniture, lots of construchousehold furnishings, furgear, 2 dining room sets, tion supplies, quilting supniture, and lots of misc. lg. bookcase & other furniplies. Like new clothing & ture, small appliances, many household items. misc. household & more. Very clean sale. WILLIAMSTON LAKES ANNUAL Garage Sale. DELTA TWP-MULTI FAMILY MASON/HOLT/EATON RAP2300 East Grand River. IDS, 6069 Curtice Rd., 1 SALE 7313 Williamsburg (1 mi. E of downtown) mile S. of Columbia, be(St. Joe, Canal) Thurs. June Fri. & Sat., June 10 & tween Waverly and Onon9 & Fri. June 10. 9-5. Piano, 11, 9-5p.m. daga Rd June 9-10 9-6 June furniture, boys/girls 11 9-2 2 over the stove miclothes, nice womens crowave (1 new), double clothing. Toys, lots of W I L L I A M S T O N Multisink w/moen faucet, like household, much more!!! Family-4850 N. Williamston new, under counter Rd between Sherwood and radio/cd player & toaster DELTA TWP.-PLAYERS Germany Rds. Fri. June oven, entrance steel door, CLUB VILLAGE NEIGHBOR10th 9-5 & Sat. June 11th 936x80, lincoln welder, 16ft HOOD SALE, Canal Rd. S. 2. Toys, baby items, tandum trailer, 2 chainof St. Joe. Sat., June 11th, weight bench, antique saws and misc hand tools, 8-4p.m. Furniture, childtrunk, TV, pictures, bedseveral older barbie dolls ren’s items, clothing, ding, encyclopedias & lots in boxes, lots of craft household items and much & lots of miscellaneous!!! items, several ceramic bismore! que items, and greenware, DEWITT - 12735 Rambler YARD SALE on Fri./Sat. wood items, craft paints, a Rd. June 10-11 9am-5pm. June 10th & 11th. Computvery unique musical 10 June 12, noon-3pm. er items, comics, piece band (kenwood Shootin’ Stars 11th Annual collectables, a trailer, othplays 25 songs) lots of Garage Sale. A large selecer items @ 303 Katheryn St misc. very large sale. tion of items for sale all Mason. Starting at 9:00 MULTI FAMILY SALE, clean and in good condiam. Excercise equip., antiques, tion. Something for everyfurniture, multiple adult one, You won’t want to and baby clothing, toys, miss this one!! baby items, household DEWITT 5466 W Cutler Rd. items and misc items 315 Fri. & Sat. June 10-11, 9-4. State St., Leslie, June 8-10 Cleaning house & barn, baCHARLOTTE ESTATE SALE: 9-5 by items, books, clothing, June 10 & 11, 8am-5pm. OKEMOS, 4202 baby-adult, collectibles, 695 Beech Hwy. NAUBINWAY: Dobie / furn., glasswares, kitch. Hatch/right on Macinac: 2 items, JD lawn mower, tafamily; luggage, grills, apble saw, much more pliances, kitchen/home DIMONDALE-WINDSOR ESitems, books /DVD, TATES COMMUNITY YARD games/puzzles, scrubs, 510 JASON COURT - Moving SALE - Canal Rd. off of crafts. June 10-11, 9-4 sale! Sat., 9-5. Large appliLansing Rd., Sat., June 11, ances, really reasonable, 8-3p.m. Furniture, clothing OKEMOS Pebblebrook Subd, baby items, clothing incl. 4564 Sandstone, E. Grand and more!!! scrubs, elect. appliances, River & Meridian Rd. N. to ESTATE SALE-601 W. $1 items, much more! Sherwood, E. to SandVermontville Hwy, tamara.mcafee@ stone. June 9, 10, 11. 19’’ Potterville June 10 & 11 yahoo.com color TV; sporting goods,; 9:30 am 3 bedrooms, baseslimrider; Weider weight ment, 2 car garage, large bench w/ butterfly attachshed filled. everything to ment, leg lift; Toro general household, tools, snowblower; household antiques and collectibles, items; oil paintings; free including 100 plus ladys stuff too! Decluttering powder jars, glass, china, home! 517-655-4717. RUMMAGE SALE: JUNE 9, 10 toys, furniture and more 9am-7pm & June 11, 9amlifting and pictures at PORTLAND 221 S Virginia 3pm. Handicap accessible. Ave. Fri. & Sat. June 10-11, www.estatesales.net First United Methodist 9-5. Lamps, Laz-y-boy, Deans estate service LLC., Church, 200 E. State St., St. chest of drawers, etc; sew810-658-0329 Johns. ing notions, antiques, GARAGE SALE JUNE 10-11, linens, dog cages, perenni9-5pm. 1215 W. Parks Rd., al plants, lots of household St. Johns. Lots of housemisc. hold, tools, & fishing stuff. PORTLAND- 400 DONNA DR. GARAGE SALE JUNE 11 & 12, Lots of girls clothes size 510-8pm. Rain or shine. Fur8, mens clothes size lg., niture, books, clothes, bamisc. womens clothes, Raby supplies, kitchen, zor scooter, CDs, & misc. sports, records, bikes, golf household items. Thurs. clubs, & more. June 9, 8-3 & Fri. June 10, 84185 DALLAS AVE., HOLT 12. FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Email the Lansing Community Email the Lansing Community varieties. Ponds & Lakes. Newspapers 24/7 at: Newspapers 24/7 at: Laggis’ Fish Farm.269-628lcnclassiﬁeds@gannett.com lcnclassiﬁeds@gannett.com 2056Days269-624-6215Eves

Dogs-Cats-Pets

Dogs-Cats-Pets KITTY - Walter is such a special boy! He arrived last Fall, scared & starving, now he is happy, loving & chubby & ready to find his forever home. He’s 1-2 yrs, black & white, neutered, shots. Call Annie at 3495580 to find out more! $20.

12 WEEK MALE Cavalier King Charles Spanial AKC, excellent marking & bloodline. $850 231-920-1373 3 APRICOT FEMALES CKC Toy Poodles, $600 born May 1st, mother on site, ready on June 12 taking deposits 517-391-8125

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2480 GILBERT LANS: June 10&11, 9-4. Bike, Fish eqpmt, New Webkinz, Tires, Cavlr hood, bike, Clothes, Wedgewood, CDs Weights, baskets, cabinet Misc kitchen, books Handmade cards, crafts

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MULTI FAMILY SALE 3400 Benton Rd., Charlotte. June 10-11, 8-6. Baby/ maternity items, curio, jewelry armoire, TV, DVD/VCR, tools, dune buggy parts, tires, hunting/fishing & more.

11981 CUTLER RD., Portland, Fri June 10 8-6 Sat. June 11 8-3 clothes, freezer, tractor mower/snow blower, too many items to list

5217 Bull Run Rd, Gregory

(517) 676-9800

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Garage Sales Suburb

60+ LOTS

June 05, 2011

Garage Sales Suburb

301 STATE ST., Leslie, June 9-11 9-5pm Furniture, baby items, garage, household items. treadmills, oak office set, too much to list

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Birds-Fish

AKC Black females. English. shots, wormed, kid friendly. Parents. $275. 989-386-9034.

COCKER SPANIEL PUPS LAB PUPS AKC, fox red, AKC Small type. Black & hips, elbows OFA, eyes are chocolate. Champion lines. CERF, champion blood989-551-4431. lines, 2 females $850; 2 males $750. Ready in June. DACHSHUND PUG MIX & Taking deposits now. D ACHSHUND PUPPIES Wormed, dews removed, Shots & wormed, ready to 1st shots, microchipped. go. $100 ea. 989-235-3020. Call Joan 517-231-1812. DASCHUND long haired PUPPIES, 4 miniatures. 2 females. LAB/RETRIEVER females, 3 males. Great $275. Call 517-643-5974 family pets. Vet checked, $100 each. 517-505-8662.

8 YEAR OLD Female Feline Seeks Forever Home. My name is Katie & I enjoy naps in laps, gentle strokes down my back & sending love vibes on a daily basis to my companion. I have a laid back, gentle, & sweet personality. I have been spayed. Do I sound like the feline you’ve been hoping to share your life with? If yes, please, drop me an email, or phone. Free. m y pe t ad @ gm a il . co m (517)993-5331 A BETTER DESIGNER TOY BREED PUP, CavaPoos, Morkies, Havnese, Havapoos & more. Vet checked. $250-$650 www.puppy-parlor.com 517-404-3045 AKC FEMALE YORKIE pups, parents on site. $550. 517857-3916 or 517-630-1062

AKC PUREBRED CHIHUA H U A pups Fathers Day specials. 2 males, long / short coat, shots, wormed, 517-782-4983

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUP- MALTESE $500 MALTEPIES, AKC, Vet Checked, 2 POOS & Morkies NoShed Males, 3 Females, $1500. Toys $375/up 989.225.1367 (231)821-2312 beautyandbeastkennel@msn.com MALTESE PUPPIES AKC registered, shots, GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPmales $500 & females, PIES Born 3/26. 1st shots $750. 517-749-0255. & wormed, vet checked. Parents on site. Dad, 110 OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG lbs. $300. 517 482-0036 puppies, reg., shots & wormed, ready to go June GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 10th. $1200. 517-574-6055 AKC. 2 males left, going to be big boys, Dad weights POMERANIAN PUPPY MALE AKC, red sable, black face, 120 Vet chkd., parents on shots, $300. Call 269-763site, $400. 517-908-0171. 2102. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, good POODLES AKC TOYS, pups, adults, breeding pairs, temperments, shots & very nice. $175-$500. 231wormed 517-764-1451 825-2733. GERMAN SHORTHAIR Puppies AKC. Born 3/28/11. Parents are close working and natural retrievers. $350.00. (989)981-6695

AKC SHIH TZU PUPPIES 2 males, price reduced $300 ea. Current shots & worming Ready to go. 517-589- GERMAN WIREHAIRED 5255. POINTER PUPPIES Roan & Liver, 4 males & 4 females, ARCTIC FOX DOMESTICAT 6 weeks, Beautiful coat ED beautiful friendly good and markings, Champion with dogs Michigan Legal lines, Excellent hunter, 9 weeks $500(517)449-6235 Good with children, Health guaranteed, loveable, dam BASSETT HOUND PUPPIES on site, pure bred, records, 7 wks. old, 1st shots & shots, show quality, dewormed, variety of colwormed, AKC & NAVHDA ors. $275. 989-291-5028. Registered, vet checkedBEAGLE PUPS PUREBRED- 8 includes first shots, wks. old, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws & wormed. Exc. hunting docked tails. Well socialstock. Have parents. $100ized, love to hunt in the $125. 989-640-2175 field and water, very versatile. $800.00, ready for BLOODHOUND PUPPIES 3 homes June 12th. Call weeks, AKC Registered, anyt ime ,(517)204-3600 Beautiful coat and mark( 5 1 7 ) 2 8 2 - 3 3 8 2 , ings, Champion lines, Good www.birddogpuppies.com with children, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES records, shots, wormed, 10 wks., 3 males. Shots & $600.00. (616)902-6632 wormed, $200. Call 517(517)812-2580 857-2187. amandajoplatte@yahoo.com GOLDENDOODLE PUPS OFA. BLUE HEELER MIX PUPPIES CKC. Box, bell trained, 5 $50 each. Call 517-726colors, health guar., shots, 1418. ready for good homes 616459-8544. BOSTON BULL BLUE Britts born 5/5. $200/negotiable. GOLDEN MIX 10 Months, 517-625-3617 house broken, lovable, shots, spayed, vet BULLDOG PUPS 8 wks., 4 checked, Great Family males, 2 females, parents Dog, Crate Trained $125. full blood. $600. Call 616(517)303-3023 794-3208.

PUG PUPS- FAWN & Silver Shots Dewormed CUTE! $350/up (810)496-3697 RAT TERRIER PUPS black & white females. 8 wks. Adorable, shots, wormed. $200. 517-490-6260. ROTTWEILER PUPS CHAM PION LINES Health guar., shots, wormed. 5 mos. $475-$575. 517-596-3215. SHIH TZU, FEMALE, multi colored, 1 year old, spade, cage trained, likes children. $250. 517 896-4103. SHIH TZU/MINIATURE PINSCHER mix female pup, 7 weeks. $300. 517-9444480, 517-937-4116. SHIH TZU PUPPIES Brown & White, 8 weeks, Beautiful coat and markings, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, 3 Females, 1 Male $400. (517)437-3696 Sara-Nufer@hotmail.com SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS Blue eyed females. Black/white & brown/white. $350. 517303-5247 after 3 p.m.

WESTIES How to Recognize a RESPONSIBLE BREEDER www.WestieEduMi.com or 734-455-9239 for our Westies 101 handout. www.puppybuyerinfo.com

CHIHUAHUA PUPS LONG- GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC Vet checked, shots & HAIR, 7 wks., 1st shots & wormed, $400-$450. Call wormed. Have parents. 517-223-9239 $300-$350. 517-484-0722. COCKAPOO PUPS Shots & GREAT DANE PUPPIES AKC wormed & shots 7 boys, 7 wormed. $400 cash, each. girls, $550 each. 989-666989-236-7634/989-289-3849 YORKIE AKC V e t c h k d , 7527 shots, tails, dewclaws COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES! KITS/CATS RESCUED; done. Parents on site. 1 Good colors. MANY adults declawed; male, $400. 517-652-9287. $200 & up. Shots, wormed www.trinityacresrescue. 989-426-3866 Karen. Petfinder.com; includes COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES! neuter/basic medical $45Good colors. $135. (517)410-0074 $200 & up. Shots, wormed KITTENS 8 wk old males & 989-426-3866 Karen. females, weaned & box DALMATIAN PUPS black & trained, $10 to good white, 9 weeks, AKC & UKC homes. Please call btwn Registered, Champion 6am-11am 517-394-6547 lines, Dew claws,shots & wormed, $600. KITTENS - Litter trained, 10 YORKIES $500 YORKI-POOS & Shorkies NonShed Toys ( 2 6 9 ) 6 7 3 - 2 2 8 2 & 8 wks., black. $10. 517$375/up 989.225.1367 diamondcdals@gmail.com 626-6071.

HOGS FOR SALE $1.40 per lb. Call 517-896-2032.

Computers HP DC7600 DESKTOP PC 3.4GHz 1GB RAM 80GB HDD DVD Burner Windows XP FREE Antivirus, Office FAST!! $120 517.614.8880

POULTRY, WATER FOWL, small animals & game birds for sale. Over 100 HP NC6400 LAPTOPS Intel sellers. Sat. June 11, 6 Dual Core 2GHz 2GB 80GB a.m.-noon. Eaton County DVDRW Wi-fI WIN XP Pro Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Widescreen FREE Antivirus Exit 60 off of I-69, S. of Office $220 517.614.8880 Lansing. MBGBA 989-4249185 or 231-275-2710.

Horses-Stables

Exercise-Fitness Equipment

MINIATURE HORSES VARI OUS colors & ages. ALSO Tobiano paint mare. 517- POOL ACCESSORIES IN726-0012/517-726-0350 GROUND corner pool steps $300. 10’diving board $250. NICE HORSES, SOME show 20’x40’ solar cover and qual. Ages 3 and up. Have 20’aluminum reel with been worked with & had stands $300. 20’x40’ pool training. $400 and up. 989leaf net $25. Cordless 772-7911 or 989-330-5298 rechargeable pool vacuum $50. 3 step stainless steel pool ladder $50. 1 hp pool pump $75. Sand filter with selection valving $50. 40’ vacuum hose with manual sweeper head and extension pole $20. $1000 for all dick_hanna@hotmail.com (517)626-6856 (517)4200698

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A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand newALFALFA GRASS-EXCELLENT never used, sell all for Hay $3 & up. Can deliver. $275. 989-772-1517. 517-641-6034 A BED QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set, new in plasFRESH GREEN HAY F O R tic, $200. Call 517-410-4921. YOUR HORSE Alfalfa, Grass Can deliver. or Mix. HOLT $3.50 (517)927-4503 A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, newnever used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can DeTHINNING GARDEN Numerliver 989-832-2401. ous perrenial flowers & shrubbery. Save 90% some BEAUTIFUL NEW LIVING are free! 517-622-2866. ROOM FURNITURE. Couch, loveseat, oversized chair w/ottoman, also, beds, TVs, washer, dryer, treadmill, kids bed, TV stand. Best offer. 517-230-5377. TROY BUILT RIDING mower GLASS DISPLAY CASE, dark - Briggs & Stratton, 17.5hp. wood trim. 76"x30"x12". Good condition. $300. 517$100. 517 627-9703. 575-0059

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LARGE CHERRY ENTER TAINMENT CENTER, complete king bed, blonde bedside table, 19’’ flat screen tv, apt size oval coffee table. 517-676-1765.

C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K Seasoned firewood. Deliv- SOFAS 2 matching ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16" microfiber suede, contem517-651-5214. porary, beige; featherweight Singer sewing maSPLIT HARDWOOD chine, lg. oak rolltop desk. $ 5 0 / Face cord, 95 for 2 Best offers. 248-755-9293 face cord. You pick up. Delivery extra. 517-589-0257

AntiquesCollectibles CASH 4 OLD beer/soda/oil cans/bottles, radios, poison/medicine bottles, steel signs, coffee/tobacco tins, tokens/coins, steel banks/toys, glass, salesman samples, doll & war items. Price Varies by item. (248)561-5013

Business-Ofﬁce Equipment

Hobbies-Toys

HUGE LITTLE TIKES Endless Adventures Patio Playhouse(# 4660-00). Like new w/moving wall to 2x play area, breakfast nook, stove, sink, cabinet, door, bay window. Smoke/pet free, never been placed outside. www.tinyurl.com/3q64oc3. $260 (517)347-6060

Household Goods

HEAVY DUTY PALLET Racks & Forklift for sale. Large qty. of pallet racks. 36" CUSTOM MADE drapes & curtains for 108" window; uprights in various Custom made curtains for heights. 8’ beams 4" & 5". 69½" window. Custom Forklift 3000# capacity. made valance & fabric Available locally. Call Tom blinds for 75"sliding glass at 517-694-4200 or Ted at door. 517-627-9397 269-925-0629 for more information. Email ted@tilemartmichigan.com

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KENMORE AIR CONDITION ER 1 2 , 300 BTU, digital w/remote, 110/115 volt, cools nice, $125. 517-5432105.

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CORVETTE 2001 $16,500 Red, auto., chrome whls, glass top, low mi. Serious Inquiries only. Exc cond. 773-593-7743

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Gutters

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Hauling-Trucking

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BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737

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

CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098 WE BUY JUNK CARS Pickup 7 days a week

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Home ImprovementRepairs

HOME IMPROVEMENT • Repairs • Remodeling • Installations • Tile • Built-ins • Painting • Master Carpenter/Builder • High Quality Workmanship • 25 Years Experience • Reasonable Rates • References • Licensed & Insured

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Landscaping BRICK PAVER INSTALLA TION, landscaping, power washing. Free Estimates. Jeff’s Outfit, 517-672-1250 LAWNMOWING weekly, biweekly, field/lot mowing, bushhog, seed prep, seeding. 517-518-0512

Lawn and Tree Service ALL SEASONS PROPERTY CARE Residential mowing & trimming. Spring cleanups, landscaping, bush trimming, gutter cleaning. Call for our Spring Mulch specials! Free estimate. We offer no contracts, our services are our contract. Lic. & Ins. 517-303-4259

TIDY BOY LAWN CARE

Residential & Commercial A professional job done at a reasonable price. Cleanups, mowing, mulching, rolling, bushes. 17 yrs experience. Licensed & Insured

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OLDS SILHOUETTE 2003 $6500 MSTA, all the bells & whistles, & REMOTE START. Excellent cond. 517-303-0168

EOS 2.0T 2007 $14,200 4 cyl, Nav System, Lthr 21100mi, Black 810-844-1597

CAMRY SOLARA SLE V6 2002 $9500 Black convert, One owner, Tan Lthr/roof, 83Kmi 517-896-0767

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2005 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR $17,500 97,400 Ultimate 4x4 Loaded tow pkg. Showroom cond. 517 857-3738

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

Vans

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

BLAZER, 2002 $5000 4 dr., 4x4. Black on black. Power sunroof. Excellent condition. 517-402-9151

Automobiles Wanted

FORD F250 XLT, 2002 $9,500 170,500 mi. Crew Cab Super Duty 10 cyl, Black, , cargo box,rear seat 517-349-0560

GRAND MARQUIS LS 2004 $9799 Loaded, no issues, non-smoker, 1-owner Excellent cond. 517-676-1040

330-XI, 2006 $20,995 53K mi. AWD, silver on black, auto. Warr./maint. Excellent condition. 517-347-0244

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Trucks

Rooﬁng-Siding TAYLOR’S ROOFING Roofs, decks & siding, no job too small. Contact 482-9988.

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

Tree Service Tree Removal Services Total Tree Care Since 1980

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WINDS OF CHANGE Tree Service. Mark Beutler Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates 517-214-0364

E. LANSING- NICE, Quiet 2 bdrm., newly painted, fireplace. Newer kitchen appl. Energy eff. furnace, air, ceiling fans. Storage. No pets. 1622 Parkvale. $695+ util., ref. & dep. 517-3371007. OKEMOS SCHOOLS/ MASON Minutes from MSU. 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath, completely remodeled, on 2 acres. Att’d 1 car garage. 1685 Stillman. $775+ util. Section 8 welcome. For more info. 517-930-1575

Homes For Rent 1027 HICKORY ST., Lansing 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 car garage, Basement. Lg. fenced yard. $850. Pets welcome for small fee. 810-577-1102 jeff@myhealthway.com 1218 PARKVIEW - 2+ bdrms., washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator. 1 car garage. $600 no deposit. 517-645-7044 1712½ NEW York St. Lansing Nice 2 bdrm. Washer Dryer hookup in bsmt. New flooring in bathroom & kitchen. $550 + util. 517-372-8129

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3001 W. Jason Rd. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, ½ michigan basement, detached 2 car garage, 744 sq ft, propane fuel. $675+ dep. Consumers Energy avail. after 6/15/11 517-575-2668 517-622-6059 www.sundancefamilyhomecenter .com

2011 HOMES! We are currently pre-leasing brand new homes that will be available by the end of July! • 3 Bed/2 Bath, • Over 1000 sq. ft. • All Appliances, WD • Central Air • Pet Friendly • Holt School District Payments starting as low as $729! NO APPLICATION FEES! Contact us today to reserve your new home! 1-888-235-6948 www.kensingtonmeadows.com EHO517-646-8331

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CampersTravel Trailers

LANSI NG - 2, 3 & 5 bdrm houses, 2 bdrm duplexes & 2 bdrm. apts. $600-$825. Local owner cell 989-5501181.

LANSING HOME FOR rent neat & clean, new paint. 3-4 bdrm. $750-$795mo. Call Terry at: 517-6417271 OR Tom at: 517-2147648.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION 126 N. Hayford. Cute 2 BR, near MSU/downtown, hdwd flrs, 1.5 bath, W/D, great storage, $850 mo. No pets, no smoking. 517-372-4964. www.parkestatesinfo.com

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MALIBU ECHELON 1994 In- HONDA 1988 GL1500 motor 1993 JAYCO 10’ popup board Ski Boat. camper, sleeps 6-7, heater, bike, free. Interested email Mercruiser EFI 350 Engine stove, icebox, good cond. charlesdonald55@gmail.co Runs Great. Needs new $1800/best. 517-281-6839 m prop and some cosmetic work. New trailer. $6000 HONDA VTX 1300C 2005 FIFTH WHEEL 2001 COACHLess than 6,000 miles, with ( 5 1 7 ) 8 9 6 - 6 6 4 8 MEN 28’ Loaded extras! Also two half helmarktdavis1@gmail.com w/slideout. Never smoked mets and one full face. in or pets. Super clean. Must see to appreciate! OUTBOARD MOTORSMust see! $10,000. 517-882$5000/BO (810)814-1315 U S E D 2 through 25HP, 8296. rochek1999@yahoo.com some longshaft, some elec. start, 2 line presVIKING MOD# 2061ST pop sure tanks, 517-663-0576 up camper, 6 sleeper, many extras, very nice. MSTA. 517 282-3673. 1991 DUNE BUGGY Blaine frame, all new brakes, Email the Lansing Community master cylinder, rear tires, Newspapers 24/7 at: ’84 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLH 3 yr old motor, complete lcnclassiﬁeds@gannett.com Shovel head, chain drive. AWESOME 2002 26’ tuneup, $6700/obo. 517Call 517-202-7602. Starcraft Toy Hauler! Sway 483-3572. Bar, electric brakes newer tires and stabilizer included. Sleeps 6. Full bed, taCHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN ble breaks down to full, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING couch folds down. Stove, sink, fridge-freezer and 5151 MARSH ROAD, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1198 microwave. Toilet and shower. Central Air. 2 four (517) 853-4000 wheelers fit side-by-side. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011, 6:30 PM $8000 obo (517)775-8097.

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highest disposed of on Fri. June 17, 2011 at 2:30 pm. 7551 Coleman Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48823 517-3390397 Ayodele WebbFurniture Janelle MitchellHousehold goods, Furniture, Boxes, Appliances, TV/Stereo Equip. Any questions regarding the above information are to be addresses to the manager of this facility at the phone number shown above. Manager must secure an original copy of the ad by either obtaining a tear sheet directly from the newspaper or by purchasing a copy of the newspaper.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s and/or managers lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for pay- Manager ment of such having expired, the goods will be sold TC-924186 at public auction at the be- 5/29/11-6/5/11 low stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise

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1. ZBA CASE NO. 11-06-22-1 JEFF & CINDY SUEHR, 2010 RABY ROAD, EAST LANSING, MI 48823 DESCRIPTION: 5130 Okemos Road TAX PARCEL: 16-400-013 ZONING DISTRICT:RAAA (Single Family, Low Density) The applicant has installed a fence which exceeds the maximum allowed height of six (6) feet; therefore the applicant is requesting a variance. 2. ZBA CASE NO. 11-06-22-2 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS., INC., 809 CENTER STREET, LANSING, MI 48906 DESCRIPTION: 4663 Ardmore Street TAX PARCEL: 21-408-009 ZONING DISTRICT:C-2 (Commercial) The applicant is proposing landscape improvements in the landscaped buffer between the parking area and the road right-of-way of Hamilton Road and Ardmore Street and the landscaped buffer is less than the required width of twenty (20) feet on both streets. The applicant is also proposing to install a free-standing sign which does not meet the required setback from the road right-of-way of Hamilton Road; therefore the applicant is requesting variances. Information regarding the request may be examined at the Department of Community Planning and Development, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864-1198, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Comments may be made in writing addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864 or may be made at the hearing. MARY M.G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK TC-927597

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-12 BUDGET

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-12 BUDGET

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2011 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at 841 Timberlane, East Lansing, Michigan, the Board of Education of the School District of the City of East Lansing will hold public a hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2011-12 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-12 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2011-12 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection after June 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. during normal business hours at 841 Timberlane, East Lansing, Michigan.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budg et will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

Donna Rich Kaplowitz Secretary

Kristin Beltzer, Secretary 6/5/11

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6/5/11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IMPACT OF PROPOSED INTERSECTION IMPROVE MENT TO BURCHAM PARK

Pursuant to 23 CFR, Part 774.3-5(b)(2)(i), Section 4(f) Approvals, the Board of Ingham County Road Commissioners is hereby giving notice that on Thursday, June 23, 2011, a public hearing will be held to solicit comments relative to the use of lands within Burcham Park, City of East Lansing, for proposed improvements to the intersection of Park Lake Road and Burcham Drive. The hearing will commence at 5:00 P.M. in the Executive Meeting Room of the East Lansing Public School’s Timberlane Office Building located at 841 Timberlane Street, East Lansing, Michigan. The Burcham Park property is located southwest of the intersection of the Park Lake Road and Burcham Drive intersection. Improvements to the intersection are proposed during the 2012 construction season. To proceed to construction, acquisition of a triangle of Burcham Park property, framed to the north by Burcham Drive and on the east by Park Lake Road, 0.08 acres total, will be needed for the improvements. When public park lands are impacted by federally funded projects, a Section 4(f) approval is required. Part of that Section 4(f) approval process is to provide an opportunity for public review and comment. Information on the proposed project obtained by telephoning 517-676-9722, 1-800-968-9733, or by email. Any person wishing to present comments on the proposed improvement is invited to be present; however, if a person cannot be present, he/she may convey that statement or exhibit to the Board of Ingham County Road Commissioners by addressing those comments to the Director of Engineering and mailing it to 301 Bush Street, P.O. Box 38, Mason, Michigan 48854. Communications via e-mail will be accepted and can be sent to roads@inghamcrc.org. The Ingham County Road Commission will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting for the visually impaired, for individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five (5) working days notice to the Ingham County Road Commission. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Ingham County Road Commission in writing or by calling Brenda Moyer, Deputy Secretary to the Board, at the above address or telephone number. Ingham County Road Commission TDD 517-676-7798. BOARD OF INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS Robert H. Peterson, P.E., Director of Engineering TC-927635

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 13, 2011, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the offices of the Board of Education, 5593 Franklin Street, Haslett, Michigan, the Board of Education of Haslett Public Schools, Ingham, Clinton, and Shiawassee Counties, Michigan, will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2011-12 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-12 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2011-12 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the school district Administration Offices, 5593 Franklin Street, Haslett, Michigan.

TC-926797

6/5/11

INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION MASON, MICHIGAN

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