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September 18, 2011

E. L. school board Heritage Festival arrives endorses $62M plan

VINTAGE BASE BALL, CRAFTS, CIVIL WAR RENACTORS PART OF ANNUAL EVENT

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Sixth graders to move to MacDonald school; Red Cedar will close

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nizers of the Meridian Heritage Festival hope an earlier date will result in more favorable weather. The festival, which celebrates the township’s origins going back to the mid-19th century, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Meridian Historical Village. Festival-goers will find lots to do, from a sampling of pioneer and Native American foods to musical entertainment, games and special exhibits. The village is located at 5151 Marsh Road, in the township governmental complex. There is no admission charge, but plan to bring spending money for food and crafts. The 2011 festival offers many new activities, notably a Vintage Base Ball game at 1 p.m. between the Chelsea Monitors and the

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The annual Meridian Heritage Festival at the Meridian Historical Village, had opportunities for fun and learning for all ages. Vern Cobb of Williamston and his pony will ferry children around the Heritage Festival grounds in their classic cart. FILE PHOTOGRAPH Mighty River Hogs of Midland. Vintage Base Ball is played with rules circa the Civil War that will seem strange to modern baseball fans; for example, a runner hit by a thrown ball is out. Hungry baseball fans will thank Haslett Kiwanis Club for grilling up sausages and selling Cracker Jack – and maybe a few

CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT This features the personal story Hubert F. Miller of Ingham County. His life was forever changed by one of the strangest battles of the Civil War — the Battle of the Crater. Union troops dug a tunnel and placed explosives to destroy Confederate defenses at Petersburg. He was captured in that battle and spent seven months in the infamous Danville Prison. His story is told through excerpts of letters between Hubert and his “dear friend” Lucia. Numerous persona artifacts will be on display.

peanuts too! Base Ball fans should consider bringing their own chairs. The Michigan Barn Preservation Network will host a Children’s Barn Raising all day in the main barn, in which youngsters can get an idea of what it was like to help their neighbors with an important task. Games of horseshoes and croquet will go on during the day. A Heritage Food Tasting of early American and Native American foods should tempt the hungry, while a unique Civil War display in the chapel – featuring letters exchanged between a pair of Vevay Township sweethearts –

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EAST LANSING – Two meetings remain before the East Lansing School Board officially decides on a major overhaul of the use of its school buildings, but it does have a tentative plan, approved by just one vote. After more than a three-hour meeting Sept. 8, a recommendation that shifts the sixth grade to MacDonald Middle School and keeps five K-5 schools, except Red Cedar Elementary, was approved by a 4-3 vote.

A final vote on the recommendation is scheduled to take place Monday, Sept. 26. A public hearing – where the only agenda item will be public comments on the plan – will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at MacDonald, 1601 Burcham. The $62 million price tag for additions, renovations and remodeling to the six Chapin schools is proposed to be financed with an extension of the existing 7-mill debt levy. That request is expected to go to voters in February 2012. “We have a great possibility to reenergize our elementary schools and elementary education,” said Chapin, whose recommendation the board endorsed. See PLAN, Page 4

Susan Schmidt enters race for 69th House seat

for the 69th District seat in the state House of Repredlparker@lsj.com sentatives. The district, including EAST LANSING – Susan East Lansing, Meridian Schmidt is running for the Township, Williamstown state Legislature. Township and Locke TownSchmidt, ship, is occupied by her an East Lanformer boss, Rep. Mark sing resident Meadows (D-East since 1993, Lansing). announced Meadows, a former East last WednesLansing mayor, cannot run day she is again in 2012 due to term officially a limits. See FESTIVAL, Page 8 c a n d i d a t e Schmidt “I’m excited to announce Dawn Parker

today that I am entering the race for this House seat,” Schmidt said. “I believe my hands-on experience in working on community projects for nearly 20 years, my firsthand experience in state government and the legislative process and my perspective as a veteran educator and parent make me the most effective candidate to represent the people See SCHMIDT, Page 20

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NEWS IN BRIEF Inter-faith breakfast to support food bank

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

Meadows will hold coffee hour Sept. 23 State Representative Mark Meadows (D-East Lansing) is inviting residents to his next coffee hour on Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30-9 a.m. at Biggby Coffee, 3520 Okemos Road No. 7, Okemos. For more information, contact Meadows at (517) 373-1786 or e-mail MarkMeadows @house.mi.gov.

Improv troupe to perform at Metrospace (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing, will host Just Clownin’ Improv for Adults on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Brought to (SCENE) Metrospace by the Ruhala Center Improv Troupe, this event will feature an evening filled with laughter and fun. The troupe performs skits, monologues, musical scenes and more. Audience participation and input is encouraged.

Zumbathon will aid breast cancer victims Curves of Haslett will host a “Party in Pink ZUMBATHON” in the parking lot of Shoptown Plaza, from 3-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, as a fund-raiser for The Pink Fund. The Pink Fund’s mission provides support for breast cancer patients to help with daily expenses on a short-term basis, to help them focus on healing, raising their families, and returning to the workplace. Local business owners who wish to participate with gift bag items o raffle prizes, should contact Bianca by phone at the Haslett Curves location, (517) 339-4030. Anyone unable to attend but wishing to make a donation, mail checks payable to The Pink Fund to: Curves, 1561 Haslett Road, Haslett, MI 48840.

they arrive and 15-year-old singer/ songwriter/philanthropist Taylor Hernandez of Grand Ledge will share her talents as a donation to Habitat. Emcee Malinda Barr of Haslett will keep guests’ spirits high throughout the evening. Tickets are $100 per person and each table holds eight people. There is a limit of 25 tables. To reserve your table or seats, go to www.habitatlansing.org or contact (517) 374-1313, ext. 13.

Medical Care Center to host knee pain lecture

The Tom’s Food Center location in Okemos held a formal ribbon cutting for the new location on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Leading the celebration were Tom Antaya (left, suit and tie) founder and president of Tom’s Food Center, Inc., with Steve Antaya, vice-president of Tom’s Food Center to cut the ribbon. The rest of the staff, from bakery to butcher and front-end, were also present for the ribbon cutting. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH

Local Punt, Pass, Kick registration accepted Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 25th Annual Michigan Punt, Pass & Kick competition. The local competition will be held Sunday Sept. 25 at Nancy Moore Park from 2-4 pm. The competition is open to all youngsters between the ages of 6-15 by December 31, 2011. Divisions for boys and girls are: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14 -15. The winner in each age and gender division advances to the sectional competition at Haslett High School on Oct. 8. with a chance to advance to the Detroit Lions team championship at Ford Field as part of the Lions game. For more information contact Greg Grothousat (517) 853-4616.

of golf, use of a cart, coffee and doughnuts at registration, lunch at the turn, an awards dinner, a silent auction and entertainment. Sponsors are also being sought, with sponsorship levels between $100 and $2,000. Reservations may be made by e-mail to mike.nevells@go-sgi.com or may be sent by regular mail, with checks payable to Okemos Wrestling, to Mike Nevells, 4310 Kenosha Trail, Okemos, MI 48864. Nevells was an Okemos High School senior when he passed away following a Sept. 4, 2009 car accident in front of Okemos High School. The memorial fund established in his memory awards annual scholarships in the areas of athletics, music, Boy Scouts and church/community. For more information, call Nevells at (517) 285-8733.

Wrestlers to hold benefit golf outing

Habitat will celebrate its gala fund-raiser

Okemos Wrestling will hold a benefit golf outing Friday, Oct. 7 at Wheatfield Valley Golf Course, 1600 Linn Road, for the Adam D. Nevells Memorial Fund. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $110 per person or $400 per foursome and includes range balls, 18 holes

Habitat for Humanity Lansing will hold its gourmet gala “Hard Hats and High Heels” on Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C., East Lansing. At 5:30 p.m., Glen Erin Pipe Band leader Terry Carroll of Okemos will welcome guests as

Join orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Taunt, DO, as he discusses the finer points of the arthritic knee, how it can be treated without surgery and when surgery is appropriate. He will also discuss surgical techniques used to minimize post-operative pain. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the multipurpose room of the Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation Services of Ingham County, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No registration fee. To register, call (517) 975-6600 or e-mail Jessica.Nevins@irmc.org.

Toddlers can discover nature at HNC A toddler or young preschooler will see nature up close at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township. Six-week sessions begin Saturday, Sept. 17 or Monday, Sept. 19 for children four years and younger accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact (517) 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Sessions of My Cub and I, which is designed for children under three years old, will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Timber Tots, which is designed for 3- and 4-year-olds, will meet at 9-10 a.m. on Mondays or 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Enrollment is limited, so parents should request a registration form by calling the Harris Nature Center at (517) 349-3866 or register online at www.meridian.mi.us. There is a $35 fee for these sixweek programs.


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Red Cedar worries Board members opposing the plan were concerned about the closure of Red Cedar for the 2016-17 school year. The argued it is renowned for its internationally diverse student body and the resulting multiculturalism. It’s also one of East Lansing’s smallest schools, with 198 resident K-6 students in the most recent count. Red Cedar students have a “phenomenal opportunity and experience,” board member Donna Rich Kaplowitz said.

“We have a great possibility to re-energize our elementary schools and elementary education.” DAVID CHAPIN, superintendent

“I’m not sure the (Red Cedar) program can continue in another area,” trustee Nell Kuhnmuench added. Once closed, Red Cedar students and faculty would move to Glencairn. Bringing students from Red Cedar into a larger community is in “the best interest of all”, Babs Krause offered in support of the plan.

WHAT’S NEXT A final vote on the recommendation is scheduled to take place Monday, Sept. 26. A public hearing – where the only agenda item will be public comments on the plan – will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at MacDonald, 1601 Burcham.

Moving central office Board members made several amendments to Chapin’s recommendation, unanimously approving a motion by George Brookover to move district offices into Red Cedar once the Timberlane property is sold or otherwise occupied. The rest of the building would have an alternative educational use of some type, with possibilities including a public preschool – something East Lansing Public Schools does not offer, having turned pre-school administration over to the city some years ago. Chapin had recommended a move into the third floor of the Hannah Community Center, offering the potential for shared services with City of East Lansing. An amendment by Kaplowitz

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Under a recommendation proposed by East Lansing Superintendent Dr. David Chapin, Red Cedar School would close following the 2015-16 school year. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH to consider a Spanish-language program equally with the existing Chinese immersion program at Red Cedar passed 5-2. East Lansing director of planning and community development Tim Dempsey told the board that while census data from 2010 shows an overall population growth in the city, the number of school-aged children has declined over the last decade.

Fewer young students Total population is up 4.6 percent to 55,177, but there are 104 fewer children age 5 and younger and 607 fewer children aged five to 17. The trend is not unique to East Lansing, Dempsey continued, as Meridian Township – home to the Haslett and Okemos districts – and Ingham County have seen

similar drops. “We are not alone in this,” he noted. Case in point: The area’s fastest-growing population is those 85 and older. And while census data does not reflect the stories of families who have moved into East Lansing in the last two years, Dempsey said new residents may only be making a dent in losses from earlier in the decade. One new arrival is Kedzie Street resident Lisa Rutkowski, who moved from Minnesota 18 months ago – ironically, from a district undergoing the same kinds of decisions. “We have a chance to make it better,” Rutkowski said. “I encourage everyone to focus on the long-term viability of the school district, not just on one school building.”

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thing her son Luke has been through, Monica Fochtman figures a little hair isn’t a big loss. The Okemos mother of two is will be in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 as part of the 2011 class of 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave. She’ll be there because Luke Fochtman, a 5-1/2 year-old kindergartner at St. Thomas Aquinas School in East Lansing, is a cancer survivor. Fochtman and the other 45 Mommas will all shave their heads in support of their children. The group’s name comes from what could be a particularly grim statistic: Each weekday in the U.S., 46 mothers are told their child has cancer. Donations to the 46 Mommas go to St. Baldrick’s, a charitable organization known as the world’s largest volunteer fundraiser for research into childhood cancer. Luke was diagnosed with Stage IV Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the muscles attached to the bones and one of the most common cancers in young children. The diagnosis came Dec. 12, 2008, just five days after his third birthday.

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“We found a suspicious lump in his groin, and went to our pediatrician,” Monica Fochtman said of the initial discovery. Looking back, there were signs something was wrong – changes in personality, complaints of pain and photos which show him leaning to one side. While helping Luke get dressed for bed one day, the lump was visible. While the lump didn’t raise alarm bells right away, one doctor visit was enough to make them concerned. “We weren’t alarmed until we took him to see our pediatrician on a Wednesday, and I didn’t become alarmed until we had an appointment down at University of Michigan Hospital by Friday morning,” Monica Fochtman said. Their pediatrician, she continued, “knew exactly what he was looking at and how far it had gone.” At U-M, Luke underwent an MRI and an ultrasound. The diagnosis came by 5 p.m. “I felt absolute terror,” Monica Fochtman said. “Fear, anger – just absolute terror.” The cancer had already spread to other organs, including Luke’s lungs. The family eventually went through 15 months of treatment, as infections

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and other complications extended the original 54-week schedule. Several different chemotherapy treatments were used, along with six weeks of daily radiation.

Remarkable patient Through it all, Luke was by all reports a remarkably tolerant patient. “We were very fortunate in that Luke was so young. It was hard to believe it at the time, but his age was actually a great asset to his treatment,” Monica Fochtman said. And while he hasn’t asked too much yet about what he endured, Luke’s parents expect he will eventually. “I don’t think he was old enough to ask tough questions,” dad Sean Fochtman said. “It’s what he was doing

at the time. I bet we’ll get those tough questions later, when he turns 11 or 12 or 13 and he realizes what he went through as a 3-yearold.” “This was a boy who had bacterial infections so severe that he was throwing up in the middle of the night with a 105-degree fever, who we then took in the middle of the night to University of Michigan Hospital,” Monica Fochtman added. “He didn’t say no. That’s not a parental exaggeration because I think my kid is so great – he didn’t say no, ever.” Not only a positive attitude helped him fight the cancer – there were video games too. “We’ve been boxing on the Wii, with bags, and we would pretend the bags were like chemo, and we would fight it out,” Luke

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The Fochtman family of Okemos (from left, Connor, dad Sean, mom Monica and son Luke) are banding together for 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave, taking place Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C. 5-year-old Luke is a cancer survivor, and Monica will be having her head shaved in his honor. The campaign raises money to support childhood cancer research. COURTESY PHOTO Fochtman said. The soundtrack for the fight? Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”. The whole family – including Luke and his younger brother, Connor – will be there in Washington to help handle the clippers. Monica Fochtman said

she’s not the least bit concerned about shaving her head – in fact, she had asked Luke if she could do it during his treatment. He said no. “I’m happy to do it, I’m proud, and I want people to ask me why I have no hair,” she said.

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such a great accomplishment and then be able to compete in our event is wonderful.” Special Olympics representatives said Viele won the award this year because of her ability to inspire others as well as herself. “Elizabeth always tries her very best Will Kangas | wkangas@lsj.com and when things do not go her way and HASLETT – This year’s Playmakers she maintains a very positive attitude,” Autumn Classic will not only donate its Special Olympics local director Ann proceeds to the Special Olympics, but Goudie said. it will also feature a special Dimondale “Elizabeth is always the first to praise resident. a fellow athlete. She volunteers to help Elizabeth Viele was named the “Special with Special Olympics Michigan events Olympics Michigan 2011 Inspirational and is always willing to go the extra Athlete of the Year” in June at the 2011 mile to support her fellow athletes and Special Olympics State Summer Games. coaches,” she said. During closing ceremonies of the With 13 years of involvement with games at Central Michigan University in the Special Olympics, Viele works with Mt. Pleasant, Viele received the award the area management team as a global in front of her family, friends and about messenger, hence the message she will 2,500 other athletes. help bring to the Autumn Classic. On Sept. 25, over 700 athletes are Armstrong said the classic has always expected to attend the Autumn Classic 8k been a favorite race of hers because of at Lake Lansing Park – North and Viele the scenery. will be a special guest. Before the race, Beautiful scenery Viele will share the oath of the Special Olympian to open the race. “The athletes get to race around The oath is : “Let me win; but if the lake between both north and south I cannot win, let me be brave in the parks,” Armstrong said. “This is beautiful attempt.” scenery. The sun shines through the trees Viele will compete as well. so that it seems to sparkle.” “We are so excited to have her She said new this year, the race will at the Autumn Classic,” Playmakers welcome teams, and even have separate spokesperson Alicia Armstrong said. “To awards for the teams like “fastest” and have a local athlete get recognized for “most spirited.”

Autumn Classic takes place Sept. 25 at Lake Lansing park north

“We are so excited to have her (Elizabeth Viele) at the Autumn Classic. To have a local athlete get recognized for such a great accomplishment and then be able to compete in our event is wonderful.”

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ALICIA ARMSTRONG Playmakers spokesperson

“We thought adding a team possibility will help with the overall attendance and help make the run even more fun,” Armstrong said Viele is an “all-around” athlete and also competes in basketball, gymnastics, softball, poly hockey and cross country skiing. Viele will also have the honor of running the last leg of the torch run into Kelly/Shorts Stadium at CMU to light the Flame of Hope at the 2012 Special Olympic State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies next year. Armstrong said the race really is for everyone, and includes a kid’s 50-yard dash a half hour prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To register by Sept. 17, go to www.playmakers.com and select the Playmakers Autumn Classic.

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REGISTER TO RUN Register online at www.playmakers.com or mail to Playmakers 2299 W. Grand River, Okemos. The entry fee is $25 through Sept. 19; $30 through Sept. 20-24 and $35 on race day. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 25, with the 8K race and one and two mile walks getting started at 9 a.m. and fun for kids at 8:45 a.m. Call (517) 349-3803 or (517) 887-1175 for more information.

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Fine Art Fair and Crafters’ Marketplace, the Meridian Township Farmers’ Market, a Powwow at noon and Civil War reenactors the Sisters of the Union all day in the Log Cabin. Crafters will demonstrate spinning, rug making, candles and lace making, there will be cart and pony rides along with chances to visit live animals, and ath-

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Batter up — vintage Base Ball MERIDIAN TWP. – Part game, part show, part history lesson and all fun – baseball fans will experience a unique event during the annual Meridian Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. A 19th century Base Ball game will take place, according to a spokesperson for the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department The Chelsea Monitors, a baseball team that travels throughout the area promoting and informing the public on the roots of the national pastime, will compete against the Mighty River Hogs of Midland County. Baseball heritage and tradition will be on full display as the game is played with replica uniforms, hand-stitched balls, no gloves and some very different rules. For example, a runner hit with a thrown ball is an out, and a batted ball caught on one bounce is also an out. Game time is set for 1 p.m. in Central Park, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos (behind the Farmers’

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Independent, foreign films available in Okemos Carol Grund

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n cities around the world, movie fans flock to small theatres and art-house cinemas to watch award-winning, independent and foreign films. In the greater Lansing area, they need go no further than the Okemos branch of the Capital Area District Library. For more than five years, the Okemos Library has contracted with a New York City-based film distribution company called Film Movement. The agreement allows them to access feature films and shorts from 37 countries on six continents, including top prize winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, Tribeca and other prestigious festivals. Public Services Librarian Eric Stanton is in charge of screening the films in advance and hosting the viewings. “We show a short followed by a feature film every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.,”

he says. “Everything is free — we even serve popcorn and soft drinks provided by our Library Friends group.”

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depict some aspect of the human experience, showing how people cope in the context of that particular culture.”

Okemos librarian Eric Stanton shows two of his favorite titles from the library’s collection of independent and foreign films.

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Stanton finds that viewers who are attracted to these kinds of films enjoy the thought-provoking topics and themes, which contrast sharply with typical or formulaic Hollywood movies. Many viewers lament the loss of the Odeon Theatre, which closed in 1998, and express their appreciation to the library for filling the gap. In addition to film fans, the screenings also appeal to viewers interested in learning about other cultures, or those looking for a connection to a culture they left behind. “The greater Lansing area is very internationally diverse, especially because it’s home to MSU,” Stanton points out. “Although these films represent different cultures and styles, they have one thing in common — filmmakers who

Because many of the films deal with intense issues and mature themes, the library recommends them for adults and older teens. “We do get some feel-good titles, though,” Stanton says. “A few years ago we screened ‘The Great Match,’ about the extreme efforts of soccer fans in developing countries to gain access to television broadcasts of World Cup matches. My son was a tween and really enjoyed it — even with the subtitles!” While there isn’t time for formal discussion, viewers often chat with each other following a screening. Sometimes they’ll approach Stanton at the information desk and want to continue discussing the films, days or even weeks later. When asked about his own favorites, Stanton has a hard

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time choosing. “There have been so many good ones,” he says “I’d probably go with ‘Be with Me’ from Singapore, or maybe ‘Adams Apples’ from Denmark.” Once the films have been shown, the DVDs become part of the library’s collection. That means anyone with a CADL card can check out and enjoy the films at home. Stanton maintains a list of the titles, so patrons can easily find them.

Titles for upcoming screenings are available in the library’s event guide and online at cadl.org/events. The Okemos Library, a Capital Area District Library, is located at 4321 Okemos Road. For information about our hours, programs or services, call (517) 347-2021 or visit cadl.org. Carol Grund is the marketing assistant at the Capital Area District Library.

LIBRARY CALENDAR Haslett Library • Sept. 19: Haslett Library Grand Opening Celebration (all ages), 5 p.m. Come and celebrate with the Capital Area District Library (CADL) as they cut the ribbon at your new library! Following the ceremony, you’ll have the opportunity to tour the beautifully renovated building, located at 1590 Franklin St. • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. • Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3 with caregiver), Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. • Sept. 18: Zumba Demonstration (adults), 2 p.m.

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NEW FIRMS New companies starting at the TIC this fall will include: Protocolla, www.protocolla.com; Phenometrics, www.phenometricsinc.com; Retia Medical; Michigan Creative Media, www.michigancreativemedia.com; Aegis Bleu, www.aegisbleu.com; Signing Savvy, www.signingsavvy.com and Gadget Factory, www.the-gadget-factory.com.

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Shane Goodale of Okemos made the Dean’s List and won a Cooley Law School Good Deeds Award in a recent term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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Compassionate Friends of Lansing, for The Haslett Child Development Center, grieving parents who have lost a child of 1546 Haslett Road, will hold a rummage any age, meets on the first and third Tues- sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 and days each month. The group will meet 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The sale is Sept. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Salvation a fundraising event for the center, which Army South Command Center., 701 W. operates as a non-profit preschool. ProJolly Road. Call (517) 351-6480 for more ceeds will help support supplies for stuinformation. dents, as well as ongoing operating costs.

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


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

be able to go toward a project. Monthly expenses include everything from groceries to mortgage payments. When the comparison between monthly expenses and monthly income has been made, Project’s priority: homeowners can get a grasp Budgeting a home of just what they can and improvement project also cannot afford. involves being honest as

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to just how necessary the project is. For example, a man cave might be a dream project, but should it be a priority over other things around the house? If wear and tear is taking its toll on the roof, for instance, the money going toward the man cave should probably be allocated to replacing the roof instead. If a project is low on the priority list but high on the want list, re-examine those projects higher up on the priority list to determine if they are more deserving of immediate attention and funds than vanity projects.

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iting artists each year.” Each year, ELAF organizers receive many positive comments from participating artist exhibitors. One such artist, Cornelia Wende, said, “The festival is well-organized and many visitors came to see the show. The quality of the exhibited art was outstanding.” Another past ELAF artist exhibitor Kimberly Arden said, “We had excellent sales. The East Lansing Art Festival is one of the best-run festivals that we do.”

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said. “Every league game scares me because they are all good coaches and Okemos picked up it’s good teams. The differfifth soccer win of the ence between winning and season, improving to 5-2 losing is small, and it’s all with a 2-1 overtime win about who is going to make over Grand Ledge Tues- a play and who isn’t when day. Despite being predicted to win the league this season, coach Brian Guggemos says the Chieftains have their work cut out for them. “There are four or five teams that could win it, and I think that’s the first time you could say that,” he

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Haslett gets first win in a goal line thiller Conor Brewer’s touchdown with two minutes to go gave Haslett the lead and then the Vikings stopped Owosso on the 1-yard line with 18 seconds left to clinch the CAAC Red victory. Kolby Casaday ran for 103 yards and a touchdown to lead Haslett (1-2, 1-0). Jared Jackson completed 12 passes for 126 yards for Owosso (1-2, 0-1). Kolby Casaday ran for 103 yards and a touchdown to lead Haslett. Following two straight losses to East Lansing and Okemos, coach Charlie Otlewski said he had confidence his team would bounce back and improve this season.

it counts.” The Chieftains graduated six starters last season but bring back the bulk of their defense, including allstate goalkeeper Landon Collier. With only two seniors,

Guggemos will be looking to his junior class to pick up some leadership roles. “The big thing for us is not having a ton of seniors,” he said. The leadership is much more spread out. The biggest issue is not replac-

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ing players but replacing that leadership.” The Chieftains have a tough schedule still ahead, facing Mason (9-0-2) and Jackson next week. “It’s a long season,” Guggemos said. “I think we

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Haines knew his junior class had big shoes to fill heading into the season. Now, entering the fifth week of football, Haines hopes to continue the success they’ve h e l p e d create so far. E a s t Lansing improved to 3-0, grabbing Coach a 54-6 victor Feraco y over Jackson Sept. 9 in their first league matchup. The Trojans were at Eastern Friday, and will host Holt on Sept. 23. “We have a lot of depth so that’s really helping us,” Haines said. “I just feel like being a junior, I know my class has talent and that we can come up and help the seniors.” Haines, also a basketball standout for East Lansing, scored two touchdowns along with J.R, Lara who added two and Elijah Hamilton-Wray who scored three in the victory over Jackson. Haines also racked up two interceptions in the victory. “He’s a heck of an athlete,” Feraco said. “He is a very good football player and he is a playmaker and he is going to be even better as he continues to play. We are excited to have him as a wide receiver.” Defensively, the Trojans are off to a strong start. Last season East Lansing gave up just 11.2 points per game and Feraco hasn’t been any less impressed this year. If there’s one thing Feraco has been stressing this season, it’s offensive consistency. The Trojans have had a balanced scoring attack so far but Feraco will be expecting more as the Trojans prepare to face some of their toughest competition in the upcoming weeks.

FIRST QUARTER EL - Elijah Hamilton-Wray 4 run,(Chris Hagan kick) 8:44 EL - JaVon Haines 38 fumble return (Hagan kick) 6:45 EL - Hamilton-Wray 5 run (Hagan kick) 4:18

SECOND QUARTER EL - JR. Lara 2 run (kick failed) 7:53 EL - Haines 23 pass to Alex Carlson (Hagan kick) 2:33 EL - Alvin Robertson 8 run (Hagan kick) 1:03

THIRD QUARTER EL - Hamilton-Wray 45 run (Hagan kick) 10:37 EL - Lara 8 run (kick failed) 1:38

FOURTH QUARTER J - Ben Seppa 76 run (conversion failed) 7:32

“We were a little more polished than we were last week, obviously, and that showed itself on the field,”

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Feraco said after defeating Jackson.“Each week we need to practice a little bit better. If we do that, we will take whatever happens.” Hamilton-Wray said he’s hoping to expand on the

success of last season. “We are trying to do the same things we did last year when we were 7-2,” he said. “I know we lost a lot of senior so all of us seniors knew we had to step up

this season and we are getting a lot of help from the juniors.” Haines agreed. “We still have a lot to improve on but I think a lot of people work hard

in practice,” he said. “We have people coming off the bench, helping the starters out. Offensively we have a lot to work on but I really have high expectations for the season.”

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HASLETT — Wendy McCann let her Haslett volleyball team know prior to the season that she wasn’t lowering her expectations. And despite losing all their starters from last season, the Vikings have proved they are still a threat in the CAAC Red. McKenna Ott had 15 kills and Jess Tyrer had 31 assists as Haslett improved to 5-2 last Tuesday, defeating league rival DeWitt 25-23, 25-17, 25-17. “Yes, there’s a rivalry between us and DeWitt, and it’s a big rivalry,” McCann said. “But I really believe that our kids have come to realize that it’s every game that counts.” Lexy Mitchell had 19 digs for the Vikings, who are now 2-0 in conference play. While McCann knew she’d see big things from Tyrer, the senior setter said she’s been pleasantly surprised with how well her team is clicking. “Our chemistry is great for how young we are,” she said. “We haven’t played together that long, but we all connect really good. I didn’t know we were going to have this much control over the whole game and I was really proud of us tonight.”

Both Tyrer and McCann believe there is a lot of potential for improvement for the Vikings through the rest of the season. “We have a lot of work to do,” McCann said. “We have young kids and can only get better which is kind of cool. I am really excited to keep working on our offense and make it more diverse because I have such strong athletes.” “I think it is going to go even better farther on in the season,” Tyrer said. “We just set a lot of team goals and individual goals at practice to make sure that we’re working as hard as we can at all times. We have a really young team, but I think our potential is really high.” With DeWitt having a young team as well, Tuesday’s match looked to be evenly matched. But Haslett was able to control play from the start. “We came out on our heels and they came out ready to play,” DeWitt coach Christy Drayton said. “We always set high expectations and Haslett’s Lexy Mitchell (12), who is obstructed our first goal is to win the league. from view, and Makenna Ott (10) defend “We are young, but we want to make a run at the net against DeWitt’s Kaylee Schmitt. every single year no matter how many girls we MATTHEW DAE SMITH\LSJ MEDIA graduate. No matter what kind of a team I have, those are our expectations.” Cassie Bell had 23 digs for the Panthers. DeWitt won the CAAC Gold division last Carly Stieve had 21 assists and seven blocks year before moving to the Red this season. and AJ Jaconette had 11 kills.


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DeWitt Rd., Corner of W. 3rd St. & S. e b tween Taf t and Price Rd Maple St. Household, GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPoff US-27 clothes, tools, and every PIES PUREBRED. 1st shots AKC LABRADOR thing! & wormed, parents on site, RETRIEVERS Black & $275. 989-248-3284. Chocolate, Dew claws reGARAGE SALE Sept. 23, 9-3. moved, Excellent hunters, Sept. 24, 9-2. Sleeper sofa, GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPGood guard dogs, Great girls clothes from infant to PIES. Sire: OFA, excellent with children, lovable, paadult, holiday decor, jogESTATE SALE tracking/scent detection, rents on site, shots, ger stroller, stroller plus Sept 23 & 24, 9am-4pm. exceptionally intelligent. wormed. 13 Years Breedcar seat. 416 Maple St., Antiques, furniture, tools Dam: OFA, AD, BH, SchH1 ing Experience. $350 Grand Ledge 48837. and old books. this fall, naturally gifted Males, $400 Females. 1661 Monroe Rd., tracking. Puppies: $650 (269)209-2315 GRAND LEDGE Portland. AKC, health guarantee, Sept. 22, 23 & 24, 8ammicrochip. Contact Chris 5pm. Huge 4 Family. Tools, AKC MALE Bichon. 5 yrs old. Lambkin @ 248-420-5709. furniture, clothing, some$100. Call for information, thing for everyone. Rain or 517-676-4709 GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPS shine. 6052 E. Mt. Hope Ready now for their forev Hwy. (corner of Royston). AKITA PUPPIES, PURE er homes! 517-420-0863 EVERYTHING MUST GO white, Very cute, 90% goldendoodles4y ou.com GRAND LEDGE YARD SALE Shop & garden tools, bedAkita, 8 wks, male /female Thurs. 9/22 & Fri. 9/23, 9-5. ding, furn., yard equip., $250. Mother avail. 517- GOLDEN DOODLES AND 300 W. South St., corner clothes & lots more! Fri., 420-3634. Labradoodles puppies. South & Maple. Porcelain Sat. Sept 23-24, 9am-3pm. Vet checked, shots and dolls, electronics, bedding, 2066 Brunswick, Charlotte wormed. 989 763-7202 misc. off Otto betw. Lansing & Packard. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS LAINGSBURG 3 Family. Wii AKC-OFA, vet checked, 1st w/2 controllers, chain shot, wormed. Parents ALAPAHA BLUE-BLOOD saws, tools, designer pursOFA cert./very friendly. BULLDOG puppies- Variety es, 30 years of McDonalds $400. Call 989-387-2211 of colors, Born August 26, collectibles, housewares, 2011, Beautiful coat and Guess watch, clothing LAB, markings, Champion lines, GOLDEN/YELLOW infant-plus size. 8900 LANSING 5228 S. Pennsy lFULL blooded, shots & Good guard dog, Health Round Lake Rd. Sept. 23 & vania Ave. Huge sale. wormed. $200. 517 898guaranteed, lov e ab l e, pa24, 9-5. Lansing Liederkranz (Ger6972. rents on site, pure bred, man dish, American Club). LARGE MULTI FAMILY records, shots, show qualiWed, Sept. 21, Thurs. Sept. HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL KITSALE. Fri. 9/23, 8-5, Sat. ty , e v t checked, wormed, 22, 9am-5pm. Fri. Sept. 23, TENS $50 each. No shots, 9/24, 8-1. 5141 Royston Rare breed bulldogs regis9am-noon, $1 bag on Friworming or papers. Call Rd., Potterville. Furniture, tered with the day. Great variety of 517-316-7429. kids stuff, name brand www.IOEBA.net. $1 0 00. items. clothes, household misc. (517)420-8571 (517)420and lots more! 8547 rcraig76@charter.net HOME RAISED cavapoos, 2 males, 2 females, $500-600. 734-649-3729 or 734-649MASON GARAGE SALE: Fri. AMERICAN ESKIMO PUP4072 Sept. 23, Sat. Sept. 24, 9PIES Minis, 2 males left, 6pm. Bedding, dishes, shots & wormed, $200. KITS/CATS, RESCUED, ALL crafts, fabric, sewing supCall 517-543-2119. ages; many declawed; plies, exercise equip., fur www.trinity acresrescue. niture, lights, pictures, AUSTRAILAN SHEPHERDSpetfinder.com; includes toys, wall paint, how to TOY BLUE Merles, Blk Tri, neuter/basic medical $45books. 1650 Kelly Rd, beBlk Bi., Born Aug. 2nd, $135. (517)410-0074 tween Dexter Trail & Beautiful coat and markBarnes west of Meridian ings, Dew claws, shots, vet KITTENS: FLUFFY, black, 1 LOST 3 YR old Min Pin, Rd. checked, wormed, Taking male, 1 female, 7 weeks. male, neutered, answers deposits. 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PORTLAND 10781 wormed, tails & dewclaws WEST HIGHLAND TERRIERS Algae/Weed Control, AeraMCCRUMB Rd. Thurs. & "Westies" Nonshed Shots done. $500. 517-614-2924. tion Equipment, Friday, Sept. 22 & 23. Small Family Dogs $400 Consultations/ Installa9:00am-1:00pm baby 810-496-3697 tions, Free Catalog BOXER PUPPIES tails, dew items, children’s clothing, Harrietta Hills Trout Farm furniture, glassware, kitchclaws, vet checked, mom Email the Lansing Community 1 - 8 7 7 - 3 8 9 - 2 5 1 4 en items, women’s cloth& dad on site. Ready now. Newspapers 24/7 at: www.harriettahills.com. ing, something for every Males $350, females $400. lcnclassifieds@gannett.com 517-599-2064 MC one. multi-family sale

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LAB PUPPIES HUNT TEST TITLED PARENTS AKC/UKC CH lines Dews/shots/v et/deworme d gundog or family companion, health guar. OFA hips/elbows CERF $950. (517)420-3597 EmeraldGlenLab s@gmail.c om LAB PUPS CHOCOLATE and Black, AKC Registered, shots, wormed, $250.00. ( 5 1 7 ) 2 4 2 - 0 6 7 7 glyders@aol.com MINATURE DACHSHUNDS, NEED to sell due to mov ing, 1-male 6 months, 1male 5yrs, 1-female 4 yrs. Please call 517-899-0053

MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES 8 weeks, AKC Registered, Beautiful coat and markings, shots, wormed, Males & Females, Smooth and Longhaired. $400.00. (269)763-9715 (269)420-5428 Miniature Pinschers $250. 1st shots & wormed, 989584-6192 no Sunday calls.

MIN PIN PUPPIES Black and Tan, 8 weeks, Beautiful coat and markings, Dew claws, Good with children, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, vet checked, Tails done $250.00. (517)980-6057 POM PUPPIES!! Shots, wormed. $200-$500 www.puppy-place.net 517-404-1028 or 404-6235 RAGDOLLS ADORABLE KITTENS 3 females, 1 male, fixed, shots. $300 ww6163hp@yahoo.com RAT TERRIER PUPS $125 each. 989-593-2117 ROTTWEILER PUPS AKC Champion lines, OFA cert. Family raised. Vet checked. 517-663-6785 SHIH TZU PUPPIES 8 weeks old. $300. 517-575-2665.

SHIH TZU PUPPIES beauti ful quality. Home raised, akc parents on site. Prices start $250. 517-945-4279 SMALL DOG 2 or 3 years old. Pref. nonshedding. Call 332-8228

TOY POODLES CKC, all shots, Males $275 each. 517-589-0257 or 517256-0351. YORKIE BICHON PUPPIES Non shedding, 1st shots, 610#, all males, family raised. $250. 989-291-3989

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FRESH TOMATOES, sweet SOLID OAK DINING table with 8 cushioned high corn, beans, squash, other back chairs, expands to veggies, peaches, apples, 92", will sell for $1800. pears. Call 517-204-4827 Beautiful cond. 517 4908177 or 517 663-3378. TOMATOES, PEACHES Raspberries, sweet corn, squash & more. Felzke Farms, 5501 W. Herbison, DeWitt. 517-669-9459.

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RARE COINS & SETS f or sale: One includes complete 1956-2011 US Mint Proof Coins. In the fall of 2010, this set had a Red Book retail of $1,094.50. In mid-September, 2011, the retail value of the set is now $1,964.90 with the surge in gold & silver. I would consider the best offer over $1,300.00. I have a 1909 "VDB" US Penny rated by PCGS as MS64RB, then an 1885 CC Morgan Silver Dollar in BU, the 2nd lowest mintage of ALL Morgan Silver Dollars (228,000) valued at approx. $1,300.00 +. The end of an era set with a ’63 Franklin 50 cent piece & a ’64 Kennedy 50 cent piece both rated by NGC in PR67. There’s an 1878 "7" tail feather Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar & finally a True American ARTIFACT Recovered from beneath the World Trade Center, at Ground Zero, from 9-112001. There was over $200 million in Gold & Silver coins locked in vaults beneath the WTC. This coin is 1 of few that survived in such great condition. Only the renowned PCGS Coin Firm was granted entry to verify the Authenticity & the Grade of each coin. The coin I have for sale is Rated a "2001" $1 Silver Eagle PCGS Gem Unc, 9-1101, WTC Ground Zero Recovery Artifact. It comes with 2 other priceless items. The 1st is a 2011 DELTA GUN SHOW. Sun. Sept. 18. Open to public. "W" (West Point Mint) $1 W. of Lansing on Saginaw Silver Eagle PCGS graded Hwy., N. Canal Rd. to club. PR70DCAM. A proof 70 9-3pm. $3. 517-321-5843. deep cameo is the most perfect condition that any REMINGTON 870 SPECIAL coin can be graded & the 12 gauge, scope & case. 2nd item is a coffee table Remington 1100, 12 gauge, book of the World wide Bent & Rib, full choke. events that have taken Remington 6mm Model 4, place since that fateful Leopold scope, extra clip & day 10 years ago. The 3 shells. Burris 4x40 rifle come together as a set, scope. Tasco 4x16x40 tarthe Artifact from below get scope. Buck hunting Ground Zero, the Perfect knives. 517-349-3136. Coin struck this very year, & the book highlighting REMINGTON WOOD MASevents of 10 years. I have TER 742 Semi auto. rifle, other coins & sets for sale, 308, real clean with scope, if you are seriously inter$375. German 8mm Mousested, you may call me on er, nice shape, $125. Call my cell phone at (517)-525269-758-4269 afternoons. 0218. You will have to leave a message, but I will call you ASAP. Please leave your phone # twice, so I am sure to get it. I must insist we meet at Dart bank in either Mason A AARDVARK ANTIQUES or South Holt. The coins paying cash for guns, are normally stored there jewlery, furniture, art & & it would be safer to conunusual & bizarre items. duct business there for all 517-819-8700 of us involved.

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We Have Jobs! General Labor EmploymentGroup has immediate openings for Assembly, Forklift, Produc tion, and Warehouse positions in the Greater Lansing area and surrounding communities. Requirements: 6 mos. experience in a manufacturing envi ronment helpful, misdemeanors considered on a case-by-case basis, pass drug screen & background check, HS Diploma/GED. $10/hr. Refer to employmentgroup.com for requirements and to apply on-line. 1125 Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing, Ph: 517.664.2990

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$1000 SIGN-ON DEDICAT - EXCELLENT WEEKLY INED DRIVERS NEEDE! 5 COME PROCESSING OUR State Region. Weekly MAIL! Free supplies! BoHome Time, great pay and nuses! Helping benefit package! Call ToHomeworkers since 1992. day 866-511-1134 or visit Genuine opportunity! Start online www.DRIVEJTC.com immediately! Advantage Publications 1-888-302DRIVER $2000 SIGN ON 1 5 1 8 . B O N U S ! Start a new cawww.howtoworkf romhom reer! 100% paid CDL traine.com ing! No Experience Required. CRST Expedited TRUCK AND TRUCK DRIV 8 0 0 - 3 2 6 - 2 7 7 8 ERS WANTED for upcomwww.JoinCRST.com ing Christmas Tree Season 11/10-12/10. Slocum Farms DRIVER-WEEKLY HOME Hart MI confirming loads TIME! PART & FULL TIME. with dedicated drivers. Daily or Weekly Pay. Owner/Oper, Firms. Email. Steady Miles Means More mrspagura@aol.com Money! Excellent Benefits! MC CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required. 8004 1 4 - 9 5 6 9 . LANSING STATE www.driveknight.com JOURNAL MC $$ EARN EXTRA $$ EAST LANSING $670 PER MONTH CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR. The Lansing State JourWilliamston United Methnal is accepting applicaodist Church is seeking a tions for an established part-time Children and city route in the East Youth Christian Educator. Lansing area. The deliv Main responsibilities inery times average only 1 clude organizing, develop 1/2 hours daily and 2 1/2 ing and administering chilhours Sunday between dren and youth education the hours of 3:00 am and programs, and coordinat7:00 am. You must live in ing volunteer teachers. the East Lansing area. If Resumes should be sent to you would like more infor Williamston United Methmation, please contact. odist Church; 211 South Karen Warner at 517-377Putnam Street, 1177or kwarner@lsj.com Williamston, MI 48895. For further information contact Rev. Julie Greyerbiehl at 517-655-2430. THINK CHRISTMAS. START NOW! OWN A RED HOT! DOLLAR. DOLLAR It’s not too late to find a PLUS. Mailbox or Discount party store from $51,900 buyer for your camping gear. WORLDWIDE! 100% turnSee SourceAds.com key 1-800-518-3064 www. or Call LCN Toll Free 877.475.SELL drss22.com. MC

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AntiquesCollectibles ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sun. Sept. 25. 400 Exhibitors. Rain or shine. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, located at the Fairgrounds, Right in Allegan, MI. $4 admission. No pets.

Appliances MAYTAG WASHER & dry er $150/pair. 517-281-1917 REFRIG, ELECTRIC RANGE, Microwave White Maytag appliances, model year 2000. Range is ceramic cooktop, microwave is wall mount. You take away. $350 for set, 100 each (517)614-2007 jwallace@dillonllc.com

Arts & Crafts CRAFTORS WANTED FOR Good Shepherds Lutheran Church Dec. 3rd Craft Sale. Tables are only $10. Set up will start at 6 a.m. and the craft show will start at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7000 W. Saginaw Hwy. near Horrocks. For more info please call 517-321-6100.

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

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

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

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

SEASON TICKETS WANTED Michigan State football/ basketball. Call 215-8060667. fwh07@gmail.com $$$ WANTED ATVS & golf carts, 3 & 4 wheelers, running, non running, any condition 517-857-2998 $$$ WANTED BROKEN DOWN Watchs, wrist, pocket, novelty watches 231-2766061 or 231-360-7931

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Hauling-Trucking 517.322.4131 Trash removal Appliances, brush, carpet, wood, etc. Senior disc. Eavestrough Cleaning. TRASH, BRUSH, APPL. hauled Yard & build. clean up, trees & bushes trimmed. Low Prices! Mike 393-4664

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MASONRY RESTORATION Res/comm., historic. Repair brick, block & stone. Fndn/chimney repair/new. Lic. & Ins. 517-647-5380

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CASH PAID D iabet ic test strips. Area’s original, oldest buyer. Friendly & fair. 517-505-2726, 888-639-6179

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A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand newnever used, sell all for $275. 989-923-1278 PARADISE Doll A Temperpadic style mem- ANTIQUE (Violet) $100; Full Deluxe ory foam mattress set Craftmatic Bed Paid $3500 Queen, new-never used, as Asking $700; Sofa 88" seen on TV, with warranty. $300; Dehumidifier 2 gal. Cost $1800, Sell $695. Can Silhouette $40. Stearns & deliver. 989-832-2401 Foster Prem. Deluxe EuroMM pean Comfort top 18" Mattress & box Spring ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, lif ts $600. 517/455-9225. people up to stand & lays them back $200; dresser BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE $25; misc. 517-394-0954 989-834-2028 www.bcbarns.com ETHAN ALLEN SECRETARY. Beautiful antique pine fin ish. $500.00 (989)584-6619 ENGLISH WOOLEN FABRIC 100% worsted. 60’’ wide, 26 yd length. Lightweight KING OAK BDRM OUTFIT $7 per yd. Heavyweight bed, tall & long dresser $9 per yd. Asst colors. w/mirror, nightstands Green, maroon, navy, gray, $700. Queen Bed, frame, black. Dry clean. 517-543matt., $275. 517-694-8724. 7427. PINE COFFEE TABLE $45; sofa, $40. Entertain- ITEMS FOR sale Green ment center $45. All in exc. Microfiber sectional like cond. 517-627-2618 new $400; Pool table & accessories, 8 ft, slate red QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER f rom felt, $300; coffee table & 2 a kid/pet/smoke free end tables, black laquer home, excellent cond. and mirror top, $150; din$350. 517-230-6440. ing table set white oak, 6 chairs, lighted buffet hutch, $300 for set; Ab ROUND TABLE & 4 Captain’s lounger, $25. All items like chair, medium wood, $120. brand new. 517-541-0282 Ph. 887-6039 after 5.

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CEMETERY LOTS (4), Deepdale Cemetery, sec. 12, on the road. $7000/all or best offer. 517-285-2674 EASTLAWN MEMORY GARDENS, Garden of Nativity, Okemos. 1 double lawn crypt incl. vault with 1 granite marker. $3300. Ph. 517-449-0912.

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

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

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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

CADGEWITH FARMS 615 N. PENNSYLVANIA Near Sparrow Hosp. Spacious 1 Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, & 2 bdrm. Most utilities sunroom facing the pond, incl. $500 & $570 per mo corner lot, 2 car garage, +deposit. Ph. 517-204-6534. with fireplace. AIRPORT NEAR, CLEAN $40,000/best offer. AnxLCC/COOLEY NEAR 616 W. 1 bdrm, includes utilities. ious to sell. Senior com- CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , Genesee. 1 bdrm. upper, Central air, no pets. $525. munity 55+. 517-371-101. $620 AND 2 bdrm. flat, clean, safe, large liv. rm. 517-488-1645 $730. INCL ALL UTIL. lots of closets, washer & Clean, quiet, spacious liv dryer on premise, heat Email the Lansing Community BEECHFIELD Ef f iciency thru ing. Newly remodeled paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus Newspapers 24/7 at: 2 bedroom, $325-$560. CATA on block. Ref. & div stop out front. $545. 517 lcnclassifieds@gannett.com Utilities included. Taylor ided dep. req. 517-623-6204 896-2455 or 517 322-2456 Realty 517-272-1512.

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CITY OF EAST LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONSOLIDATED PLAN

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HOUSE LOCATED IN Downtown E. Lansing. Wanted, two non drinking room- MINN KOTA 55 SC 55 lb mates to share a 4 bedthrust. Bow mount trolling room house with two other motor. Foot pedal and acc. people. Rent is around $299.00 obo (517)896-9277 $595 a month. Location is as close as o y u can get to MSU without living on OUTBOARD MOTORScampus. 4 bedrooms, 1 U S E D 2 through 25HP, BA, Yard, Washer/Dryer in some longshaft, some unit, High Speed Internet, elec. start, 2 line presHardwood Floors, Eat in sure tanks, 517-663-0576 Kitchen or Dining Room, Dishwasher, Balcony, Deck, Patio or Porch, ( 5 1 7 ) 6 1 4 - 1 8 2 8 casey dunndan@gmail.com 48823 1992 KAWASAKI KLR650 LANSING - 2-3 bdrm housLots of new parts, dependes, 2 bdrm apts., -1 2 bdrm able, $900. Call 989-834duplexes. $500-$800. Local 5678 owner cell 517-204-7420.

Legals STATE OF MICHIGAN 30TH CIRCUIT COURT 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI Court Telephone: (517) 483-6500 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE PUBLICATION/POSTING and NOTICE OF ACTION

The Human Relations Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., 54-B District Court, Courtroom #2, 0 1 1 Linden Street, East Lansing, as part of the 2010-2015 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan process. A summary of the Draft Plan and its priorities will be presented, and there will be an opportunity o f r the public to comment on the Draft Plan. On September 6, 2011

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Deluxe ofif ce space o f r rent in Delta Township. Close to I-496 and I-96 with a beautiu f l tile entry to reception area. Includes, 3 ofif ces, conference room, break 2005 GEORGETOWN XL room, and 2 baths. 4 1 20 Class A, 37 tf ., gas, 3 sq.ft. of ofif ce with attached slides, 7000 mi., excellent 0 1 90 sq. tf . of heated con., TV satellite dish, warehouse/garage with 2 washer/dryer. Selling due overhead doors & private to health. Reduced to bath. Only $9.50/sq.ft. "NOT $70,000. Ph. 517-521-416.1 TRIPLE NET" YOU PAY ONLY: Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, HI LO 1989 25 tf ., self conand Refuse. *3 FREE tained, sleeps 4. sway bar, MONTHS WITH QUALIFIED hitch incl. Always garaged. LEASEE! Contact: recond. refrig. e v ry good Ted VanDeventer @ 517cond. $6000. 517-589-0257. 202-3135

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On the basis of this information, the City of East Lansing has devel oped a strategy o f r meeting housing, community development, and economic development needs over the next if e v (5) e y ars. In order o f r the City of East Lansing to receive CDBG u f nding, the City must submit a Consolidated Plan document every if e v e y ars. PRIORITIES FOR ASSISTANCE Based on an analysis of housing and community development needs within the City of East Lansing, public input sessions, and public hearings, the o f llowing priorities o f r assistance have been devel oped o f r use in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan: ∂ Increase home-ownership opportunities to persons at a range of income levels; ∂ Provide housing rehabilitation and weatherization programs;

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∂ Support human service activities by providing citizens with necessary programs;

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∂ Assist with economic revitalization efo f rts through economic dee v lopment programs, small business incentives, and improvement grants; and ∂ Continually review needs assessments

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN LEGAL NOTICE Special Use Permit #11031 (Omega Architects) Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Meridian will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Meridian Municipal Building, Town Hall Room, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos (phone 517-853-4560), to hear all persons interested in the appeal of a special use permit. This request has been initiated by Omega Architects to appeal the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Special Use Permit #10 1 31, subject to conditions associated with the redevelopment of 3010 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing MI as a gas station, drive-through restaurant and cone v nience store. Information regarding this request may be examined at the Department of Community Planning and Development, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864-19 1 8, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments may be made in writing addressed to the Township Board at the above address or may be made at the hearing. Mary M.G. Helmbrecht, CMC Township Clerk TC-954223

PURPOSE In the Consolidated Plan, the City of East Lansing has estimated the housing and community development needs of its extremely low, low, and moderate income a f milies. The estimate includes the needs of homeless individuals and a f milies, the housing and service needs of special needs populations, the availability of unassisted housing, and the availability of assisted housing o f r low-moderate income residents. It also provides an estimate of the resources expected to be available to meet the needs.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the City of East Lansing’s Consolidated Plan. Public comment on the draft will be received o f r a period of thirty (30) days rf om September 6, 2011 until October 5, 201.1 Written comments may be sent to: City of East Lansing, C/O Amy Owens, 410 Abbott Road, Room 222, East Lansing, MI 48823. Comments must be received in writing in order to be acknowledged by the Plan. For questions, please contact the City of East Lansing Planning and Community Development Department (517-319-6930). The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters o f r the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indiiv duals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the City Manager’s Of if ce, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6920. TDD Number: (517) 337-0767. Marie McKenna City Clerk Dated: September 8 1 , 2011 TC-953731

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TO: Jimmy Manuel and Sandra Turner THE COURT FINDS: Service of process upon dee f ndants cannot reasonably be made and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculate to give defendants actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. You are being sued by Plaintifsf in this court o f r breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and quiet title regarding property. You must if le o y ur answer or take other action permitted by law in this court on or before 28 days rf om the last date of publication or posting, whichever is later. If o y u a f il to do so, a default judgment may be entered against o y u o f r the relief demanded in the Complaint if led in this case.

Lansing Public Library, and the Michigan State University Library. A draft of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan is also available on the City’s website (http://www.cityoe f astlansing.com/cdbg). The Consolidated Plan is required under the Cranson-Gonzalez National Af o f rdable Housing Act (NAHA) of 9 1 90.

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