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TimeBank launched By DAWN PARKER dparker@lsj.com
MERIDIAN TWP. – While it might take a village to raise a child, sometimes it also takes a village to get things done. Enter the concept of TimeBanking, where someone can earn a “time dollar” for doing something for a neighbor or friend. Brett That “dolDreyfus lar” can then be used in trade for something that person needs – plumbing work, for example, without any actual funds changing hands. Brett Dreyfus is enthusiastic about the possibilities of TimeBanking. “It’s really amazing, the thousands of things we can do for one another,” he said. “We just have to be creative in how we do things. The Meridian Township
“It’s really amazing, the thousands of things we can do for one another. We just have to be creative in how we do things. — Meridian Trustee Brett Dreyfus
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Candlelight vigil in memory of young lives Hundreds of people create a river of light at Okemos High School Wednesday at a vigil to remember Matt Kolstoe, 18 and his girl friend Heather Comstock, 19, and Heather’s long-time friend, Sarina Seger,18, all 2010 Okemos High School graduates killed in a car crash Oct. 10 on US-23 near Brighton. It was one of two candlelight vigils last week. Hundreds of people attended a vigil at East Lansing High’s football field Oct. 11 to remember Josh Eady, 19 and his sister Whitney, 22. Eady, a football player, and his sister were killed Sunday in a car crash in Missouri. See stories and photos page 5.
trustee drew 16 people to an organizational meeting of the Meridian TimeBank in September, and he’s hoping to see even more at another meeting scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meridian Activity Center, 4675 Okemos Road. Attendees should expect his will make you stop and to discuss their ideas about think… community, along with Last month during a brainstorming how a TimeBank can operate in the Me- weekly meeting of City of East Lansing managers and supervisors, Kelly ridian Township area. Arndt, director of the city’s Prime Time “It’s a very simple conSeniors Program, posed a question to See TimeBank/page 3 the group that led to a thoughtful discussion — and candidly, a few tears. She told us that a local business owner had recently approached her looking for assistance after discovering a 68-year-old woman living in a Your neighbor cleans leaves from your gutters. It storage unit (I’ll call her “Jane”). takes him two hours. He has banked two hours. To The unit was equipped with a small pay your neighbor back, you give him two hours of cooking device, a bed and electricity, time. It can be tutoring his son in math, giving guitar and its inhabitant was settling in for lessons, taking a dog for a walk, or fixing plumbing. the winter. Call Brett Dreyfus at (517) 294-8009 or send an After explaining this scenario to the e-mail to MeridianTimeBank@gmail.com group, Kelly asked each of us what we
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News in brief There will be a kids and pets costume parade at 1 p.m. with prizes awarded for the best costumes. In honor of Van Atta’s 30th anniversary this year, a 30% discount sale on all merchandise will be offered on this day only. Bim Willow will be holding a popular rustic furniture making class. See www.vanattas.com or call (517) 339-1142 for more information. Van Atta’s is located 1 1/2 mile east of Marsh Road on Old M-78 in Haslett.
HERO class to educate residents on home energy East Lansing residents are encouraged to register for the East Lansing Homeowner Education and Resource Organization class, set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Michigan Energy Options, 405 Grove St., East Lansing. The class will include a demonstration on the proper installation and importance of energy efficient light bulbs, instructions on how to change home furnace fuses, information on Ground Fault Interrupters, discussion on how to test smoke alarms, examples and an explanation of breaker boxes and discussion of home weatherization procedures for fall months. Those interested in attending must register with HHP Executive Director Michelle Reardon at mreardon@hometownhousing.org or (517) 974-5433.
Zonta Meridian East will convene meeting Oct. 21 Zonta Meridian East will hold its meeting Thursday, Oct. 21 at Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Hills Dr., East Lansing. Social Time begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Michelle Lantz of Lanz Communications. Her topic will be fund-raising for the not for profit organization. Women in business and the professions are invited to attend. Zonta is an international organization focused on advancing the status of women worldwide. For more information, contact Delores May at (517) 337-5014.
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“Four by Eight” set to perform at LCC Oct. 17 The four members of “Three Men & a Tenor” have joined with eight members of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Big Band and J and J Sounds to create “Four by Eight,” and will perform at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, at LCC’s Dart Auditorium. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald K. Edwards Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Lansing Community College Foundation. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50 and can be purchased online at www.lcc.edu/4by8. For more information, call (517) 483-1985.
The first “I Gave my SOLE for Parkinson’s” 5K and Walk stepped off successfully from Okemos High School on Oct. 9. The event, which will help patients get the help they need, drew well over 200 participants. Members of the Someko Singers sang the National Anthem during the opening ceremony. East Lansing resident Don Hitko of the Lansing Area Support Group spoke to those gathered for the walk and race. Bagpiper Donald Ross of Farmington Hills piped the 5K runners into their first lap around the Okemos High School track.
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Volunteers needed for Red Cedar River clearing Meridian Township Parks and the Lansing Oar and Paddle Club have teamed up to clear some of the fallen trees and log jams out of the Red Cedar River. The clearing project will include the stretch of river from Meridian Road to Okemos Road and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23. Volunteers should meet in the Harris Nature Center parking lot at 9 a.m. Contact Jay Hanks at (517) 625-6341 or witewtr58@aol. com to volunteer. Bring your own boat and equipment if you have it.
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puter help, child care, music lessons and yoga instruction, or just about any skill cept with potentially profound impacts,” people have. Dreyfus said. Okemos resident Bonnie Dysinger atThe idea of a time bank can be traced tended the first meeting, and is enthusiasin this country back to pre-currency days, tic about TimeBanking. Dreyfus said, when people lived in small “I like the sense of people helping each communities and traded tasks or chores on other. There are things I can offer others a daily basis. and things I can use help with,” she said. “They kept a mental time bank,” he notSkills ed. Formal TimeBanks are celebrating their Dysinger plans to offer energy healing 20th year, and operate in 40 states and 24 and Reiki, among other healing methods in countries which she is skilled. She likes the idea of In the course of someone teaching guiher talents being appreciated. tar in exchange for some yard work, for “One thing I liked that he (Dreyfus) said example, something else happens – neigh- we are all equal in this. Our skills are all bors get to know one another, and the important, no matter what they are,” Dyscommunity becomes more united. inger said. “The gift of giving … is allowing someTimeBank communities pay the fee one to do something for you,” Dreyfus said. based on a sliding scale of what they can There are various methods, both low afford; however, through training Dreyfus and high-tech, of keeping track of hours accumulated enough credits to cover Me“worked”. ridian’s program for the first six months. Participants can do everything from While it all sounds good, there’s actually keeping hand-written logs to using Intera problem: Dreyfus said people who earn net-based software. Dreyfus said there is time dollars doing things for others are frea fee involved in community participation, quently reluctant to ask others to do somewhich gives access to online tools to rething for them. cord time dollars earned and spent. “200-plus years later, we (in the U.S.) There will also be a community web site claim to be independent and connected. where people can record hours worked We are very isolated,” he said. and see what others can do for them. “Time Banking allows us to transcend Services range from home repair, clean- paradoxes and directly help one another in ing, cooking, tutoring, transportation, com- a kind and compassionate manner.”
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EAST LANSING — Josh Eady had been looking forward to helping East Lansing’s football team make a final push toward the playoffs, his coach, Bill Faraco said. The 17-year-old senior had to miss the game Friday, Oct. 8 against St. Johns because he traveled to Mississippi with his parents and three siblings for his grandmother’s funeral. But tragedy struck Sunday morning Oct. 10 on a Missouri highway as the family of six returned home. Their Mercury sport-utility vehicle went off the highway and rolled over several times, killing Josh and his 22-year-old sister, Whitney. On Monday, Oct. 11, their father, 47-year-old Charles Eady,
died after being taken off life support. Josh’s mother, Aretha, 45, remains in serious condition at a hospital in Memphis, Tenn., family members said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said she was driving the SUV when she tried to pass another vehicle and “overcorrected.” Josh’s brother Charles, 21, is recovering from broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Another sister, 24-year-old Sophia, has been released from the hospital. The Rev. Harry Chandler Sr., Aretha Eady’s brother-in-law, said late Monday afternoon that he had offered support and prayer to about 300 people who have been to his Holt home. Aretha has 11 siblings, several of whom live in the Lansing area. “They’ve got a lot of friends, and the extended family is huge,” said Chandler, pastor at Interna-
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Members of the Eady family mourn their loss at a candlelight vigil, Monday, Oct. 11 at the East Lansing football stadium. tional Harvest Church in Lansing, which the Eady family attended.
East Lansing vigil On Monday evening Oct. 11, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered on East Lansing’s football field for a candlelight vigil. Chandler said all three of Josh’s siblings are graduates of the school.
After the vigil, senior Brittany Parker described the grief she felt losing Josh — someone she looked up to as a big brother and close friend. She couldn’t make it through a first-hour government class Monday, where Josh normally sat next to her. “I just miss him,” Brittany said. “His smile, his laugh. He’s just See Eady/page
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University student, was a great listener who was out to make a difference, said her friend, Chelsea Crandall, 18. “She was going to Sarina Seger change the world, and even now she’s changed it so much,” she said. Serina was the driving force behind a mentoring program at her childhood elementary program. She was studying to be a teacher at CMU. Friends and family say she knew she was born to be a teacher. Petersen-Jones’ 16-year-old brother, Duncan, also addressed the crowd, expressing sympathy to all the victims’ families.
Families Sarina Seger is survived by mother Cheryl Sellers-Seger, fa-
Heather Comstock and Matt Kolstoe ther Brad Seger, step-mother Danielle Seger, brothers, Stephen, Zach, Bradley; sisters, Shanna, Sarah, Sharissa, Joellen and Addison. Heather Comstock is survived by mother and father Josh and Holly Comstock. Matthew Kolstoe is survived by mother and father, John and Gail Kolstoe and brothers, Alex and Aiden .
Memorials In memory of Sarina Seger: Contributions to the Chieftain Champs, c/o Okemos High School, Attn: Rachel Freeman, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, Mich., 48864.
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Friends of Heather Comstock and Sarina Seger share stories about the two girls. In memory of Heather Comstock: Contributions to the U of M M-PN R&D, 109 Zina Pitcher Place, 5017 BSRB, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48109, or www.pnrd.umich.edu. In memory of Matthew Kolstoe: Contributions to the Okemos High School Swim and Dive Team, CrossCountry Team or Orchestra, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, Mich. 48864.
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OKEMOS - Warm embraces and tears replaced cheers in the football stadium bleachers of Okemos High School. Hundreds of students and residents packed the stands Wednesday to remember the lives of three 2010 graduates who lost their lives when the car they were in crossed the median and hit oncoming vehicle killing a 62-year-old Ohiowoman and 56-year-old man and injuring three children. Matt Kolstoe, 18, his girlfriend, Heather Comstock, 19, and her longtime friend Sarina Seger, 18, died in a crash Sunday, Oct. 10 on U.S. 23 in Green Oak Township between Ann Arbor and Brighton. A fourth passenger, 18-year-old Humphrey Petersen-Jones, was listed in fair condition Wednesday at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, a spokeswoman said. The crowd was silent, each person holding a candle, as the vic-
tims’ best friends spoke about the lives that were lost. Kolstoe, who was to attend MSU next semester planning to study psychology, had a way of making his friends smile, said his friend, Alex Kaechele, 18. “He was just that kind of person who could just cheer you up when you’re down,” he said. “He was the best friend I’ve ever had and I’m going to miss him.” Matt was active in Okemos sports and a member of Okemos Boy Scout Troop #64. Comstock, a U of M student, was understanding, a perfectionist and had a passion for animal-print clothing, said her friend, Abby Craft, 18. “If you ever met Heather, the first thing you would notice is what she was wearing,” she said. “Anything with cheetah or leopard (print) - she had to have it.” Heather, a 4.0 student, was studying Molecular Bio Chemistry, focusing on stem cell research and organ transplant engineering. Seger, a Central Michigan
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Eady: Josh touched many lives at East Lansing H.S. and taking classes at Lansing Community College, Chandler said. She was working toward becoming a registered nurse.
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so full of life. He’s unforgettable.”
Popular with team Varsity football coach Feraco described Josh — a 6-foot-1, 240-pound offensive and defensive lineman — as popular with his teammates, and someone who touched “a lot of corners in the school.” “He was compassionate, sensitive to what other kids were feeling,” Feraco said. “He was just starting to emerge as an academic student and as a football player. He was having himself a year, especially the last two or three games.” Feraco said Josh was just beginning to look into potential college football options. Whitney Eady was working at a retirement home as a nurse’s aide
‘Heck of a game’ Charles Eady Sr. worked as a mechanic at Henry’s Body Shop in Lansing, family members said. Feraco said Josh found out about the death of his grandmother the day before the Oct. 1 game against Grand Ledge. “He had a heck of a game,” Feraco said. “That’s a great lesson for the kids to learn. Time’s not reserved for anyone, and if you’re involved in something, you might as well do your very best. And he was a prime example.” Staff writer Geoff Kimmerly contributed to this report.
A rose is taped to the locker of East Lansing Photographs by Rod Sanford High School student and football player Josh Eady East Lansing High School students sign a banner reading “He’s Not Gone, He’s as fellow students sign Just Away” in memory of East Lansing High student and football player Josh the locker in his memory. Eady on Monday Oct. 11.
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Foxtrot lesson by ANIMALS opportunity for those interested Children’s Garden, Outdoor Garden “The Past Ten Years” Louis Soma at 7 p.m., general Ingham County Animal in joining the Junior League. The (indoors if raining), off Bogue exhibit, East Lansing Public dancing at 8 p.m. See website Shelter mobile adoption Wine and Cheese Social is open Street, south of Wilson Road, East Art Gallery, 819 Abbot Road, East for more details. Info: 627-2495, event, Petco, 510 Frandor Ave., to all women interested in joining Lansing, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 19. This Lansing, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays www.lesdanseurs.com. Cost: $30 Lansing, noon-4 p.m. third Sundays. the Junior League of Lansing. For program is designed especially through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 per couple. Adopt a homeless pet from the membership information, contact for young children, ages 2-4, to p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 Ingham County Animal Control Kate Marchyok and Kelly Kobus at experience the wonders of p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. EXHIBITS and Shelter. Info: 676-8370, membership@jllansing.org or the gardening through stories and Photographic exhibit by Louis “Designing Women of www.ingham.org/ac. Junior League of Lansing office at hands-on projects. Featuring: The Villafranca. Info: 333-2580, Postwar Britain: Their 324-8716. www.jllansing.org. " Apple Pie Tree” by Zoe Hall and www.cityofeastlansing.com. " Art and the Modern ART GALLERIES Shari Halpern. Register online or Ladies Silver Blades Figure Interior”, Kresge Art Museum, “The Power of Design”, “Chasing Rabbits” exhibit, by phone. Info: 355-5191 ext. 1327, Skating Club, Suburban Ice, MSU campus , East Lansing, 10 Kresge Art Museum, Perspectives Capital Area District Library www.4hgarden.msu.edu/calendar. 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 Gallery, MSU campus , East Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos 9:30-11:20 a.m. Thursdays. Ladies " a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Lansing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaysRoad, Okemos, during library hours. Silver Blades figure skate weekly Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. Odyssey of the Mind, Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Williamston artist, Jeannie West, for fun and exercise. Adult women 16-Dec. 17. Explosions of color Chippewa Middle School, Food noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and “Chasing Rabbits.” Info: 347-2021 , of any skill level are welcome. Info: and playfulness abound in this lab classroom, 4000 Okemos Rd, Sundays, Oct. 9-Dec. 17. Exhibition www.cadl.org. " CLUBS AND 655-4164. collaboration with the MSU Apparel Okemos, 7 p.m. Mondays. A of Chinese textiles, costumes and “Sharing Water Media and Textile Design program. Info: creative team experience for costume accessories from MSU’s Mom to Mom, River Terrace MEETINGS Impressions, the Pond 353-9834, www.artmuseum.msu. middle school and high school. Apparel & Textile Design collection. Church, 1509 River Terrace, East AAUW Lansing Area and Beyond”, East Lansing edu. Create a complicated mechanical Info: 353-9834. Lansing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Monthly Meeting, All Saints Public Library, North Foyer Gallery, device and produce a play using the . Biblically based class to educate, “Experience Through Episcopal Church, Second Floor 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, device. Have fun while becoming a encourage and equip moms of all Poetry and Photography Lounge, 800 Abbot Road, East on display during library hours in Continued on next page visionary. Info: 803-8047. Cost: $60 ages and stages as they parent “ Reception, MSU Museum, Lansing, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Program October. A collection of paintings donation. their children. We offer food, presenter is Cindie Alwood, by Jeanne Curtis. Sponsored by fellowship, teaching, speakers, co-founder/co-director of the the Friends of the East Lansing CLASSES workshops and small group Women’s Center of Greater Public Library. No reception. Info: discussions. Child care is provided Birthing From Within Lansing. Info: 694-1026. 351-2420, www.elpl.org. up to age 3, as well as Bible stories, childbirth classes, ASK ME EloQuents Toastmasters, crafts, music and gym activities for House, 1027 Seymour Ave., Lansing, CALL FOR Okemos Presbyterian Church, 3 to 5-year-olds. Register on site 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 21-Dec. Call for coats for “Share Central Meeting Room, 2258 or at www.riverterrace.org. Info: 2. Childbirth preparation. Info: the Warmth”, Baryames Bennett Road, Okemos, 6-7:15 p.m. 351-9059. 676-1671, www.motheringour Cleaners, 1518 W Grand River Ave, Oct. 21. EloQuents Toastmasters selves.com. Enroll online. Made from scratch every day Okemos/Haslett Rotary, East Lansin. New or like-new coats is affiliated with Toastmasters Walnut Hills Country Club, 2874 E. Empowered Childbirth with the best ingredients. are needed for the guests of the International. We provide a safe, Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, Classes, Greenhouse Birth City Rescue Mission. Coats can be encouraging environment for 12:10-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Info: Center, 1831 Newman Road, dropped off at any of the Baryames individual to work on 853-4144. Okemos, classes are offered from Cleaners locations through Oct. communication and leadership 7-9:15 p.m Tuesdays. This six-week 26. Info: 485-0145, www.lcrm.org. skills. Meetings include prepared The HELO Club: New series addresses natural childbirth Cost: donations accepted. speeches, evaluations and members welcome, East and additional topics such as impromptu speaking. Info: Lansing, East Lansing, ongoing. The City of East Lansing Seeks postpartum care, breastfeeding 321-4955. Cost: no cost to attend as HELO Club is a social/philanthropic Applicants for Boards and newborn care. A partner or visitor. organization for women new to the and Commissions The City birth support person that will be area or newly retired. We offer of East Lansing is seeking citizen Eloquents Toastmasters with the birthing mother during a way to meet new friends, volunteers to several of its advisory Weekly Meeting, Okemos labor and birth are strongly monthly luncheons with speakers boards and commissions. One Presbyterian Church, meets in encouraged to participate. Call and many activities (book clubs, application can be used to apply small chapel off education wing, to register. Info: 349-2620, walking group, bridge, etc) in to more than one board or 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos, 6-7:15 www.motherscirclebirth.com. which to participate. Info: Laurie at commission. Applications and p.m. Thursdays. Info: (248) Cost: $150 for six weeks. 339-0482. descriptions of commission duties 974-6127, eloquents.freetoast Free Yoga, Hilltop Yoga Old Town are available online. Call or e-mail host.org. guests welcome. Zonta Meridian East, Studio, 108 E. Grand River Ave., lhoffma@cityofeastlansing.com for Burcham Hills Retirement Center, Greater Lansing Network Lansing, Oct. 22-24. For seasoned more information. Info: 319-6920, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, Against War and practitioners and those who have www.cityofeastlansing.com/ 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 21. Guest speaker: Injustice Planning always wanted to try yoga. Classes vacancies. Michelle Lanz of Lanz Meeting, Central United are suitable for all levels and Communications. Her topic will be Methodist Church, second floor are held back-to-back for three CHILDREN’S fundraising for the not-for-profit conference room, 215 N. Capitol days straight. Call or go online organization. Info: 337-5014. ACTIVITIES Ave., Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18. for schedules, locations and more Monthly planning meeting. Public Creative Kids: African information. Info: 230-7497, 4901 Okemos Rd. welcome. Info: 410-1243, Masks, Kresge Art Museum, www.hilltopyoga.com. " www.glnawi.org. 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Oct. 23. African mask making using raffia, shells and cardboard. For ages 6-12. Registration and prepayment required; call or e-mail wolfeca1@msu.edu. Info: 884-0653, www.artmuseum.msu. edu. Cost: $4, $3 for members.
Good Form Walking Clinic, Playmakers Athletic Footwear, 2299 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, 6-7:15 p.m. Mondays. Participants will gain the necessary tools to be able to walk easier, faster and injury-free. Open to all. Space is limited. Call or go online for more information and to register. Info: 349-3803, www.goodformrunning.com. " National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course, Lansing Area Safety Council, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Course is appropriate for business and industry, courts, general public, government and municipalities, schools and insurance discount. Call or go online for more information and to register. Info: 394-4614, www.safetycouncil.org. Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door .
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East Lansing Film Festival, East Lansing, East Lansing, Oct. 20-28. This 13th annual world-class film festival offers independent features, documentaries and shorts, as well as tributes, seminars, premieres and parties at various venues throughout the greater Lansing area. Info: 980-5802, www.elff.com.
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MSU Crew Club Rent-aRower, Lansing, Lansing, Oct. 23 and 24. Help support the men’s and women’s crew club by hiring their athletes to do general labor around your home. Minimum of two rowers per job at $10 per hour per rower for a four hour minimum, for a minimum total of $80. E-mail or phone work requests to Trisha Hash at hashtris@msu.edu or (734) 478-9186, or Todd Kruse at krusetod@msu.edu or (734) 476-2901. Cost: $80 minimum.
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Bananagrams Night, Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books & Music, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays. For fans and novices. Meets 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays. Info: 349-7326, www.schulerbooks.com.
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Dr. Aajay Shah Friends and Family CPR classes, Mid-Michigan Heart Group, 2134 Hampton Place, Okemos, call for times and classes, ongoing. Classes held Mondays through Thursdays 11 a.m. and 5:30 pm. Call to register. Info: 347-3000. Cost: $25. Flu Shot Clinic, Medical Care Facility & Rehabilitation Services of Ingham County, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Pneumonia shot also available. Many insurances accepted, including Medicare Part B. For more information call McLaren Visiting Nurses. Info: (810) 496-8755. Cost: $28 flu shot, $50 pneumonia shot for those without insurance. Free Fibromyalgia Workshop, Sparrow Professional Building, Conference Room G, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 21. Presented byDr. Sankar Nair. Content will include medical HIKING explanation of fibromyalgia and Harris Nature Center medical treatment options for Walking Club, Legg Park, fibromyalgia. Call to register. Info: 3891 Van Atta Road, Okemos, 364-5314. " 1 p.m. Oct. 23. Call to receive
collection. Loose yard waste MSU Symphony includes leaves, grass clippings, Orchestra, Wharton Center, plant material and more. Call the Cobb Great Hall, East Lansing, City or go online for more 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Guest Artist: information. Collection weeks are Roberto Diaz, viola. Beethoven Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15 for east side “Leonore Overture No. 3”; Lorenz Fall StoryTime, East Lansing residents, weeks of Oct. 25, Nov. “Canciones de Jara,” viola concerto Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, HOLIDAY 8 and 22 for west side residents. (world premiere); East Lansing, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and Info: 337-9459, Mussorgsky/Ravel - “Pictures at Boo at the Zoo, Potter 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30-2:15 www.cityofeastlansing.com. " an Exhibition.” Info: 432-2000, Park Zoological Garden, 1301 S p.m. Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. www.music.msu.edu. Cost: $10, $8 Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, noon Fridays, will not meet on Nov. No-Fee Yard Waste Days, for seniors, free for students and Oct. 24 through 4 p.m. Oct. 25. 11 or during Thanksgiving week. East Lansing, East Lansing, Oct. 4 those younger than 18. Little ghouls and boys will enjoy Stories, rhymes and crafts for and 18. On these days residents two days of spooktacular fun. See ages 2-5. Two-year-olds must be have the opportunity to dispose Spartan Spectacular, website for more details. Info: accompanied by an adult. No of yard waste for free. Place Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall, 483-4222, www.potterparkzoo.org. siblings, please. Info: 351-2420, yard waste in paper yard waste East Lansing, 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Cost: $10, $2 for all children ages www.elpl.org. " bag, rigid plastic container or Featuring the Wind Symphony, 3-16, $4 for Ingham County Adult bundled and placed by the curb Spartan Marching Band, and Family Halloween Party, Residents, $3 for Ingham County by 7:30 a.m. Go online for more Drumline, along with faculty artists. Capital Area District Library Haslett Senior Residents. information. Info: 337-9459, Tickets only available at Wharton Branch, 5670 School St., Haslett, www.cityofeastlansing.com. " box office. Info: 432-2000, Parkwood YMCA 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Magician Jason www.music.msu.edu. Cost: $12 Halloween Family Night, Hudy will entertain with magic, PERFORMANCES and $10; $8 tickets available for Parkwood YMCA, 2306 Haslett music, comedy and audience groups of 25 or more. Lansing Matinee Musicale Road, East Lansing, 6-8:30 p.m. participation. Wear your costume. Study Group, Burcham Hills Oct. 22. Join us for trick-or-treating, Info: 339-2324, www.cadl.org. " Wright Brass, MSU Community Retirement Community, Ada White food, hayrides, fun and games. Music School, 841 Timberlane St. Homework Help, East Lansing Room, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Register online. Info: 827-9680, #B, East Lansing, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 19. Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, Lansing, 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Program www.ymcaoflansing.org. Cost: $5 One of four classical chamber East Lansing, 5-7 p.m. Mondays. titled, “Saxophobia: Everything You per person, $3 per person for ensembles within the United States Free drop-in tutoring for grades K-8. Want to Know about Saxophones” members. Air Force Band of Flight. Info: Info: 351-2420 , www.elpl.org. " will feature the Red Cedar Sax 355-7661, www.bandofflight.af.mil. U-Pick pumpkins and Quartet and Gene Rebeck on string apples, Clearview Orchards, " LITERARY bass. Performance will include 1051 Barry Road, Haslett, 9:30 Pat Metheny: The Bananagrams Night, Duke Ellington jazz, ragtime and a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, Orchestrion Tour, Wharton Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books classical music. Public is welcome. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Center, Cobb Great Hall, East & Music, 1982 W. Grand River Info: 351-4632. " 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. U-pick Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17. Info: Ave., Okemos, 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Info: apples, pumpkins, as well as pre432-2000, whartoncenter.com. 316-7495. RACES picked apples, peaches and squash. Cost: $35-$65. Halloween 5K for JA, Hawk Book signing with T.A. Weekend wagon rides available. Island Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh, Barron, Schuler Books & Music, Shape note singing, Info: 655-1454. Lansing, 9 a.m.- noon Oct. 23. This Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Meridian Mall, Okemos, 11 a.m.event is part of the Playmaker’s Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, 7-9 noon Oct. 23. Bestselling author LECTURES Race Series. Money raised will p.m. first and third Tuesdays of of many children’s books, including Department of Art & Art provide work readiness, the month. Traditional singing from “The Lost Years of Merlin” series. History Guest Lecture: entrepreneurship, and financial the 1991 edition of “The Sacred Info: 349-8840, Shitley Kaneda, MSU South literacy programs in tri-county Harp.” Beginners welcome. Loaner www.schulerbooks.com. " Kedzie Hall, Room 109, Farm Lane, schools. Info: 371-5437, books available. Info: 381-1321, East Lansing, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Cafe Scientifique, Schuler www.jamidmichigan.org/Events/5www.fasolamichigan.org. " A painter and faculty member at Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre k.html. Cost: before Oct. 15: adults Pratt Institute, Kaneda combines Blvd., Lansing, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. The $30, children $15, families $60; NATURE traditional and new media in an topic is “Was Pluto Ever a Planet?” after Oct. 15: adults $33, children “How to Build a Planet”, exploration of the language of Info: 316-7495. $18, families $70. Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus, abstraction. She is the recipient East Lansing, 8 p.m. Fridays and of a Guggenheim, Pollock Krasner, MUSIC SENIORS Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, and NEA Regional fellowship grant Grand River Flute AARP HomeFit Program, Sept. 24 through Nov. 21. John de and regularly contributes to Bomb Ensembles, Okemos High Hannah Community Center, 819 Lancie narrates this show exploring Magazine. Info: 432-3961, School, Band/Choir Room, 2800 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 10 a.m.the forces that shaped the Earth www.art.msu.edu. " Jolly Road, Okemos, 6-7 p.m. noon Oct. 18. This program is for and allowed for the creation of life. Tuesdays. Two all-volunteer flute older adults to modify their homes Info: 355-4672, www.pa.msu.edu. LIBRARIES ensembles, open to the public. First so they can remain in them for as Cost: $3, $2.50 for seniors and “The Time Machine” and third Tuesdays for advanced long as possible. Please register by students, $2 for kids 12 and Ticket Giveaway, Capital adults and high schoolers, second Oct. 17. Info: (877) 926-8300. younger. Area District Library Main Branch, and fourth for intermediate flutists. 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Meridian Senior Center, Welcoming flutists of all ages from NEIGHBORHOODS Billiards, through Oct. 24. At all branch Chippewa Middle School (east the mid-Michigan area to join us to Bulk Leaf Collection, East locations. Win a family four-pack wing), Okemos, 12:30-1:30 p.m. rehearse, brush up your skills, and Lansing, East Lansing, weeks of of tickets to the All-of-Us-Express Oct. 20. All skill levels welcome. enjoy performing locally (optional). Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15 for east side Children’s Theater production and a Come and play on the center pool Flutists may join at any time. residents, weeks of Oct. 25, Nov. copy of the book. Info: 367-6363, table. Info: 706-5045. Piccolos welcome. Info: 898-6958, 8 and 22 for west side residents. www.cadl.org/contest. www.kateproutyflutestudio.com/ Bingo, Meridian Senior Center, During these weeks residents can Grand_River_Flutes.html. Cost: Chippewa Middle School (east Fall BabyTime, East Lansing rake all loose yard waste, excluding Free, donations accepted. wing), Okemos, 1 p.m. Tuesdays Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, brush/limbs, to the curb for free and Thursdays. Info: 706-5045. East Lansing, 10:30-11 a.m. a registration form and a list of walk dates. Info: 349-3866, www.meridian.mi.us/parks/ harris_nature.htm. Cost: $3 per person per walk, $30 per year, $10 per child per year.
Mondays and Wednesdays. Beginning story time for babies younger than 2. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 351-2420 , www.elpl.org. "
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Medical Weight Loss Clinic Helps Fight Childhood Obesity, Medical Weight Loss Clinic, 1754 Central Park Drive, #E, Okemos, through Nov. 20. Medical Weight Loss Clinic is offering its medically supervised “Pro-Teen Plan” at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. During the next eight weeks, the first 25 youths who qualify at each of its 34 locations throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio, can benefit from this offer. Info: www.mwlc.com. Mind-full Motivator’s Health & Nutrition Group, Presbyterian Church of Okemos , 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos, 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Find help cutting through the clutter of all the conflicting health and nutrition advice. Get motivated to succeed in reaching your health and nutrition goals. This is not a weight-loss program. Led by Barb Geske, M.S. Info: 349-9536, mindfullmotivator.blogspot.com. Cost: donations only. Sparrow LifeTime Lunch with a Doctor, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19. “Preventing Diabetes.” Registration ends one week prior to event. Info: 364-8146, www.sparrow.org. Cost: $8 members and $15 non-members. Telka’s Fall Stress Management Series, Campus Village Center Conference Room, Campus Village Conference Room, 1151 Michigan Ave., East Lansing, This program is offered during lunch hour, afternoon and evening time slots on Tuesdays. Join Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist Telka Arend-Ritter A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W, for this unique 11-week life changing, life healing program. Each week is designed to address topics such as relationship healing, conflict resolution, anger management, healing depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, parenting stress, weight issues, and procrastination. Prior evaluation and registration is required. E-mail TelkaAR@comcast.net or call 332-9310. Info: 332-9310, www.TelkaArend-Ritter.com. Cost: cost covered by insurance and private rates available.
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East Lansing Film Festival to show 70 works Midwest premieres, fascinating documentaries, very funny comedies, intense dramas, always-entertaining short film programs, foreign films, the best of regional films and more. More than 45 filmmakers will be on hand to discuss their films EAST LANSING — The East with the audience. Lansing Film Festival the largest film festival in Michigan, cele- Venues brates its 13th year of bringing in a The films will be shown in four festive setting stimulating, artistic venues: and creative independent films to • the East Lansing Hannah Michigan. Community Center; Due to conflicts with March • the Residence College of Arts Madness, the festival has moved to & Humanities in MSU’s Snyderthe fall from its traditional spring Phillips Hall; dates. • the three auditoriums at South From Oct. 20 through the 28th, Kedzie Hall the festival will screen over 70 • and at the Celebration! Cinefilms that have never been seen in ma in South Lansing. this area but are proven winners at other film festivals and in the Featured selections theaters as well as the best of reThe film festival kicks off gional films in the Lake Michigan Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Film Competition section of the at the Hannah Center Theater film festival. with the critically-acclaimed ItalThe 2010 selection covers a ian masterpiece, “I Am Love,” starbroad range of subjects and genres ring Tilda Swinton in the defining — three Academy Award nomi- role of her career. nees, the classic “Spartacus,” many She plays a Russian who has
Broad range of films on the menu over eight days
married into an aristocratic Italian family and through a chance meeting, her icy resolve melts away. On Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Hannah Community Center at 7:30 p.m., “North Face,” the gripping true story of two German mountain climbers challenging in 1936 the Swiss mountain the Eiger’s never-before ascended north face, is presented. On Friday, films are shown at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Hannah Center and the Residence College of Arts & Humanities. The films featured are: • the very funny, biting doc, “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” that has had a 10-month run in New York City; • the multi-awarded Norwegian film, “Troubled Water,” that Michael Moore chose as his number one film of 2009; •“Being in the World,” the thought-provoking documentary on existential philosophy and the celebration of being human in a technological age; • the break out comedy of the year, “The Happy Poet,” that received a thunderous standing ova-
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state funding. Chapin put the idea of closing school buildings on the table last fall. Grand Ledge and Okemos both closed and consolidated elementary school buildings last fall. Among the possibilities laid out for East Lansing last fall: Closing Whitehills and Glencairn schools, moving fifth-graders to the four remaining elementary schools and putting sixth-graders into the middle school. The middle school would have to be expanded for that to happen. Chapin said neither that plan nor any other is set at this time. “We’re going to open it up, we’re going to allow for good community input,” he The Towne Courier welcomes letters to the editor. Letters said. “The question is, ‘Is should be no more than 400 words in length, signed by the there a way to be more effiauthor and include a phone number for verification purposes only. cient and more student-cenNo election oriented letters will be published in the Oct. 31 tered?’ We’re going to find a edition of the Towne Courier, except rebuttal letters. We reserve the right to edit letters for length and content, and set of decisions that we can live with.” also reserve the right not to publish a letter. East Lansing Public Letters may be mailed to Editor Kurt Madden, Towne Courier, 239 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813; e-mailed to Schools has an operating kumadden@gannett.com; or faxed to (517) 543-3677. budget of about $33.5 milThe deadline for letters to appear in the following Sunday’s lion and has nearly 3,500 stunewspaper is Wednesday at noon. dents.
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EAST LANSING — Anyone calling East Lansing City Hall is familiar with the sonorous voice greeting them on the city’s answering system. The person behind that voice, 30-year 911 dispatcher Jerry Jupin, is retiring. His last day is Thursday, Oct. 21, with a retirement party planned for the next day. The Lansing native, a 1978 Lansing Everett High School graduate, had a brief stint working security for Kmart before coming to East Lansing in 1980. “A friend of mine at Kmart, her husband worked at Public Works here in East Lansing,” Jupin recalled. “He told me about the job, I applied for it, and here I am, 30 years later.” While Jupin confessed to having doubts about the job early on — including a time when he wasn’t sure he’d stick with it — he now says it’s been a good career.
“Six months into the job I was looking for other employment,” Ju“You have to remain pin said, chuckling. It didn’t help calm, but it’s very that the dispatchers rotated shifts monthly in those days, meaning stressful. You take that you could be working midnights one month and days the next. call, you get through A change to permanent shifts helped get things more compatible it, then the phone is with a normal family life. ringing for the next call A regular schedule these days is three 12-hour shifts per week, plus and you never know one eight-hour shift. Every day is full of variety and what that’s going to be.” no two shifts are ever the same. Calls during the day can be some— Jerry Jupin one reporting their car was broken into the previous night, while midnight shift calls are more “in prog- an emergency is also not easy to ress” incidents. maintain. “There’s a lot of times where Different every day — in progress-type calls, medic “Different shifts definitely han- runs where someone has had a dle a different quality of life,” Jupin heart attack, they’re unconscious — where you have to provide your said. There’s been some tough calls basic needs before the paramedics over the years as well, in most cas- get there,” he said. es having to deal with fatalities. See Dispatcher/page 16 Staying calm when dealing with
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Dispatcher: Jerry Jupin’s last day on job next week Continued from page 15
“You have to remain calm, but it’s very stressful. You take that call, you get through it, then the phone is ringing for the next call and you never know what that’s going to be.” He is reluctant to talk about the difficult calls he has handled over he years. He wasn’t on duty when East Lansing police officer Jim Johnson was killed in 1984, but he said it was impossible not to be afffected by he loss of someone with whom he has served.
Technology changes Jupin has seen many technological changes over the years that have helped make the job easier.
been with the department for 14 years and as its supervisor for the past year. Williams was also quite young - just 23 when she came to work for East Lansing. “He knows his job so well. He’s seen it all, done it all and handled it all,” Williams said. “He’s always been the type of person to work with who you could really rely on. He’s always willing to help people out when they’re new. He has been a mentor for me in a lot of ways.” Jupin has many admirers outside the department, including Williams’s mom, who gets an annual birthday greeting. “There is no other way to explain it - it’s Praise just the voice. Mom just thinks his voice is the Heidi Williams, 911 center supervisor, has best,” Williams said.
Where there were once rotary phones and hand-written call logs, there are now banks of computers with systems that can track officers and calls. “It definitely makes the job easier for us and safer for the officers,” he said. Retirement is likely to find Jupin with more time for his two children and two grandchildren, as well as a genealogy hobby. “A 5-year-old and a 6-year-old definitely keep you busy,” he said with a laugh. What else the future holds is still up in the air, but Jupin said he plans to at least take the winter off.
“He’s always been the type of person to work with who you could really rely on. He’s always willing to help people out when they’re new. He has been a mentor for me in a lot of ways.” — Heidi Williams, 911 center supervisor
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with almost every director present to discuss his or her film. Cash awards will be given to the best three films in the Feature, Documentary, Short and Student categories and “The Most Promising Student Award” made possible by Message Makers.
Other films Other films being shown at Hannah Center and Residence Collge include: • the Academy Award nominee, “The Maid from Chile”; • the hysterical documentary, “Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls,” about two very talented lesbian twin sisters
who sing, dance and make you laugh until it hurts; • “Tibet in Song,” a look at the life and struggles of the Tibetan people and their culture told through music; • and two very popular Short Film Programs. On Sunday, all events take place at the Hannah Center: • A panel discussion with many of the visiting directors held in the Hospitality Room . At 2 p.m., the winners of the Spring, Fall, Winter 48/5 Film Contest will be shown in the theater. Both of these events are free. At 3:30 p.m., “Who Does She Think She is?,” a documentary exploring the deep personal conflicts of women artists trying to decide wheth-
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to know Rush to like this doc. A recent addition to the film festival is the partnering with Celebration Cinema to show repeat programming from Monday, Oct. 25 through Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Lansing multiplex, 200 E. Edge-
wood, Lansing. The films being repeated are “The Happy Poet,” “The Maid,” “Troubled Water,” “Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage,” “Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls,” “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” and the two Short Film Programs.
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Growth continues for credit unions Michigan credit unions continued their growth trend in the second quarter ending June 30, reporting strong net worth, lending and membership growth, despite continuing challenges in the economy. Mid-year statistics from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) highlight the secure financial condition and continued consumer support offered by the state’s credit unions. “Michigan’s credit unions are a bright spot among financial institutions in the state, despite ongoing difficulties in our economy. They are lending in their communities and supporting businesses and families,” says David Adams, president and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates. “Our industry is focused on the needs of consumers who, as credit union members, are also owners. At a time when big banks are hard-pressed to make profits, credit unions are growing by offering consumer-friendly alternatives.” Michigan has the largest proportion of credit union members among the ten most populous states, with 44 percent of residents belonging to a credit union. Since the beginning of this year, nearly 15,000 residents
moved their money to their local credit union, bringing total credit union membership in the state to 4,448,600.
Key numbers Nationally, for the same time period, 590,000 Americans joined a credit union, to a total of 91.7 million members. • NCUA’s second quarter data for Michigan’s credit unions showed improved earnings with stronger than expected return on assets of 0.3 percent despite high loan losses resulting from a challenging economy. • The net worth to assets ratio, a key measure of financial strength, shows Michigan credit unions at 10.7 percent, higher than the national credit union average (9.9 percent), or for Michigan banks (9.2 percent). The NCUA reports that 94 percent of Michigan credit unions are well-capitalized. • As Michigan banks continued to freeze credit (12 percent decline) in the second quarter, loans by Michigan credit unions grew (1.2 percent) for the period. Specific areas included used auto loans (up 10.3 percent), first mortgages (up 2.6 percent) and credit cards (up 5.3 percent). • For the previous 12 months ending June 30, commercial business loans (member business lending) by credit unions showed strong growth, up 17.7 percent,
“Michigan’s credit unions are a bright spot among financial institutions in the state, despite ongoing difficulties in our economy.” – David Adams, president and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates while the national growth rate for credit unions was 7.7 percent. For Michigan banks, commercial lending declined 5.7 percent through June. Nationally, commercial lending by banks declined 13.9 percent during the period. • Real estate loans by state credit unions grew 0.8 percent during the second quarter. Real estate loans by Michigan banks declined 13.3 percent and 6.8 percent at banks nationally. • Credit union savings deposits grew by 7.5 percent through the second quarter. In this category, money markets are the fastest growing accounts (up 20.7 percent), as consumers seek the
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credit union members have saved a total of $12.1 million. “Credit unions continue to Saving encouraged serve the needs of their communiAdams notes that credit unions ty and members, who will always encourage saving and responsible need business and auto loans, borrowing with programs such as mortgages and savings options,” says Adams. Save to Win, in which members “Despite chronically high unmake a $25 deposit for the chance employment in Michigan, commuto win monthly cash prizes and a nity-based credit unions continue yearly grand prize of $100,000. The program helps people save to contribute to the state’s economic recovery by strengthening money instead of spending it on their financials and adding new lottery tickets, for example. To members.” date, more than 13,500 Michigan safety and soundness and higher rates offered by credit unions.
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Study: Credit unions lead in trust, confidence The Michigan Credit Union League has announced the results of its first statewide consumer study, showing that, relative to bank customers, almost twice as many credit union members have an outstanding relationship with their financial institution. The MCUL-commissioned study, conducted online in August, 2010 by Harris Interactive, also showed that 76 percent of credit union members are “absolutely confident” that their institution is the best place for their financial needs, while 31 percent of bank customers felt the same way. “Credit unions’ not-for-profit structure means that the institution is always working in the best interests of the members,” says David Adams, president and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates. “This study shows that bank customers are moving their money to credit unions, including 15,000 people in Michigan through the first half of 2010, because of higher savings rates and lower loan rates and fees.”
for quality of service, overall value, problem resolution, transparency, trust, appreciating their business, Harris Interactive found clear differences between customer service, community involvement and doing Michigan banks and credit unions in customers’ satwhat’s best for the customer. “Consumers are looking isfaction, loyalty and willingness to recommend the for alternatives, seeing this as a good time to switch to institution: a financial institution they trust,” says Adams. “Credit • Sixty-seven percent of credit union members be- unions are dedicated to helping people lead more selieve their financial institution operates with their best cure financial lives as well as being safe, secure, federinterests in mind, compared to only 21 percent of bank ally-insured institutions.” customers. • Only 31 percent of bank customers would “defStudy methodology initely” recommend their financial institution to a The 2010 MCUL Consumer Study was conducted onfriend, family member or co-worker, compared to 64 line within Michigan by Harris Interactive between Aupercent of credit union members. gust 20, 2010 and August 30, 2010. • Seven out of ten Michigan credit union members The study included 828 Michigan residents age 18+, will “definitely not” switch their primary financial in419 of whom are bank customers and 409 of whom stitution in the next year, while only three out of ten are credit union members. No estimates of theoretical bank customers agree. sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is • Credit union members gave their financial inavailable. stitution more positive ratings than bank customers
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Facts about how credit unions work A credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution. It is formed to permit those in the field of membership to pool their savings, lend to one another, and own the organization where they save, borrow, and obtain related financial services. Since credit unions exist solely to serve their member-owners,customers can be assured of favorable rates on your savings investments and competitively-priced, low interest rates on your loans. Credit unions are meeting the financial needs of people all over the world. In fact, nearly 82 million people nationally belong to 9,964 credit unions, reaching over one-third of the nation’s population. It is easy and very advantageous to join a credit union today and start making use of member ownership.
Can anyone join Credit unions are for everyone, but not everyone can belong to a given credit union. The members of each credit union must share a “common bond,” such as being employed at the same workplace, belonging to the same church or fraternal organization, or living in the same neighborhood. Some credit unions serve an entire community. Others serve several employee groups.
How can I locate a credit union? CU Match Up is a user-friendly, web-based service that links individuals or groups with credit unions they may be eligible to join. CU Match Up is easy to use, just complete a series of simple fields such as the city, county, or zip code of where you live, your employer information, religious affiliation, ethnic group or association/organization that you belong to. All this information can lead to membership in a credit union. Your input is compared to the information contained in the CU MatchUpDatabase and a list of matched credit unions will be displayed. You can received detailed information on one or all credit unions listed by clicking on a credit union’s name. The detailed inquiry will provide you with information about the credit union’s website, e-mail, address, branch location, phone number and fax numbers. For credit unions that have e-mail service, it is possible that you may be contacted by the credit union by e-mail, and it will be easy for a potentia customer to find out key details. An information form is provided at the end of the credit union detail screen, just complete the contact information fields provided, and the credit union will contact you.
What are some advantages? Because credit unions are democratic, memberowned cooperative, members-like you - have the power to direct credit union policy. Each year, the credit union holds an annual election and meeting, where members select candidates for the Board of Directors, from among their peers, to represent them in setting the policies of the credit union. Credit union elections are based on a one-member, one-vote structure. This structure is unlike the for-profit, public companies where stockholders vote according to the number of shares of stock they own. Besides the member-ownership advantage, the not-forprofit status of credit unions enables them to operate at a lower cost than many for-profit institutions, and helps them to offer competitive loan and savings rates to you, the member. Credit unions have the ability to offer a wide range of financial services - all to help you meet your financial needs for saving and borrowing. • Savings and other related services • Loans • Convenience Services • Financial Counseling You can obtain a complete list of services offered by a credit union by contacting the credit union of your choice through CU Match Up.
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CASE Credit Union names president, CEO After a nation-wide search, the members of the CASE Credit Union Board of Directors have named Jeffrey S. Benson, CPA, as the credit union’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. He assumed his duties in July and replaces Terry Pearson who retired last spring. Growth and stability are key priorities for CASE Credit Union and Jeff has a proven track record of success and has the ability to implement positive change.
Benson brings with him over 21 years of leadership, management and operations experience within the credit union industry. He most recently served as Vice President of Operations with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in East Lansing, Michigan, where he played a key role in the organization’s financial performance. Benson’s philosophy begins with putting members first, always.
He strongly believes in the credit union movement and is very involved in the Lansing community. Benson’s vision for CASE Credit Union is to offer exceptional member service, innovative products and services that are easy to use and to provide members with the convenience they deserve. CASE Credit Union is the only financial institution in town that offers 7-daya-week service with four local Meijer branch locations.
Benson is also a strong advocate for employees, “our internal members,” he calls them. “By providing employees with the training and tools they need, we enrich their lives along with our members, a win-win for everyone,” Benson says. His hopes for the near future are to continue to grow and offer members the very best in financial products and provide them with excellent member service.
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s a trade association leader, I realize that one of my highest priorities is to make sure that we are helping the industry grow and expand while helping the public understand the benefits of credit unions as one means of helping with inGuest dustry growth. column That is why our Credit Union Difference Initiative By Dave Adams has been such a consistently high priority for the MCUL. In 2010, we launched the “Own your Money” campaign with an unprecedented total spend of $3.5 million, with $900,000 coming in contributions from 60 percent of our credit unions. This was matched by CUcorp and the $1.8 million was then spent in the spring on TV and radio ads that touted the “Own your Money” messages. Plans call for spending an additional $1.4 million contributed by CUcorp on ads that will promote the Sprint membership enhancement program and the Save to Win program offered by 50 of our member credit unions. Finally, in August, CUcorp funded $350,000 of radio ads that were issue advocacy ads related to Congressman Hoekstra and credit union service in Michigan.
Positive environment This messaging, along with scores of positive TV, radio and newspaper stories supported by the MCUL, has all contributed to an unprecedented positive environment for credit union growth.
In my 23 years as an association CEO, I’ve never witnessed a time where credit unions have so much opportunity for growth and public acceptance. In fact, many credit unions don’t have the net worth capacity to keep up with deposit growth opportunities. Most have plenty of lending capacity. They’re just challenged by economic conditions to remain conservative in lending. As for membership growth, larger credit unions are especially fortunate in benefitting from a new membership surge right now and even as a combined industry, we are seeing some good net growth numbers even as Michigan’s population continues to shrink. Michigan continues to lead the nation among the 10 most populous states with more than 44 percent of the population belonging to a credit union. And in 2009, Michigan credit unions saw the strongest membership growth in 5 years with a net increase of 40,000 members. This trend continued in the first half of 2010 with 15,000 net new members added.
Consumer study A recent consumer study commissioned by the MCUL can shed some light on why people are joining credit unions. Obviously, with the economic meltdown, the credit crisis and negative scrutiny by Congress and the media on banks, credit unions have benefitted. But credit unions have earned the respect as they have continued to lend and serve in extraordinary ways. The consumer study showed that while 61 percent of Michigan credit union members indicated that they have
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Very high satisfaction Some 95 percent of credit union members indicated that they were absolutely or somewhat confident in their financial institution while bank customers scored their banks at only 83 percent. When asked which of 7 positive adjectives described their primary financial institution, 30 percent of credit union members said all of the adjectives described their credit union while only 12 percent of bank customers felt the same. A final key finding was that 70 percent of credit union members said they will definitely NOT switch to another financial institution in the next year while only 31 percent of bank customers could show such support. And when asked about overall satisfaction, 85 percent of credit union members said they were very satisfied while only 57 percent of bank customers could make that claim.
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Growth: Credit unions see growth on several levels and no-fee ATM networking in order to improve the perceptions of convenience. cent approval rating compared to only 31 If the industry can do that, growth percent for bank customers. opportunities could explode in the future. And when it came to trusting the instituAlmost half of bank customers said they tion to have their best interests at heart, would be better persuaded to use a credit only 21 percent of bank customers comunion if there were more locations closer pletely trusted their bank compared to 67 to home or work and 40 percent said that percent who trust their credit union. more ATM locations would be a factor for More than 64 percent of credit union considering a credit union. members would definitely recommend So, the public’s positive perceptions of their credit union to a friend, family memcredit unions and their desire to switch ber or co-worker while only 31 percent of are both heavily impacted by convenience bank customers would do the same. issues. When asked whether they would conAs an industry, we need to address this sider a bank for their next loan/credit card by expanding our shared branching and or financial product, only 22 percent of ATM networks and by promoting these netcredit union members would consider a works in order to change the public’s perbank while 43 percent of bank customers ceptions of credit unions. would consider a credit union. Another challenge is that 45 percent of That represents a great marketing opbank customers still don’t realize that evportunity. That’s a lot of data but it speaks eryone is eligible to join a credit union. volumes about what is happening right Even 25 percent of credit union memnow. bers don’t realize that anyone can join many credit unions. So we have some Convenience as an issue work to do in communicating more about membership eligibility. The primary reason that bank customers choose their bank is convenience while Healthy lending rate low-cost service edges out convenience among credit union members’ reasons for In addition to membership growth, the choosing their credit union to do business. second quarter showed that credit unions If credit unions are to fully capture continue to lend at a healthier rate than growth opportunities, they have to banks, even though lending has slowed continue to expand shared branching somewhat for credit unions in the first Continued from previous page
half of 2010. Credit unions’ loans grew by 3.6 percent in the second quarter after a slight contraction of -1.2 percent in the first quarter. Member business loans showed the strongest growth in the second quarter with 10 percent growth, followed by used vehicle loans with almost 8 percent and credit cards with 6 percent. Even first mortgage loans showed a rebound with 3 percent growth in the quarter. These rates are all actual growth rates and not annualized figures. This loan growth compares favorably to bank lending in Michigan since lending in virtually all categories continued to decline in the first half of the year for banks.
Deposits skyrocket And in the area of deposit growth, total credit union deposits grew by 4 percent in the second quarter with the strongest growth coming in money market accounts with 6 percent followed by regular shares and share drafts at 5 percent and 4 percent respectively. Hidden in these aggregate trends is data that shows how larger credit unions are growing much faster than smaller ones. With regard to membership, credit unions with over $100 million in assets posted 5 percent growth in membership compared to .7 percent for the whole industry.
In the area of deposit growth, likewise, the largest credit unions grew deposits by almost 12 percent compared to a statewide average of 6 percent and loans grew by 5 percent compared to an industry total of just 1 percent.
Smaller credit unions Clearly, as an industry, we need to find ways to help smaller credit unions with their growth challenges if they are to survive and prosper along with larger credit unions. The answer here may be finding ways for smaller credit unions to share branding, product development and marketing messages. This is something that the MCUL will begin to explore in the fourth quarter of this year. All of the data from call reports and consumer research continues to show that credit unions in Michigan are performing well in these difficult economic times. Opportunities abound for our industry to seize more market share, grow their memberships and do more to serve the important financial needs of Michigan households. At the MCUL, we look forward to working with our industry leaders to find ways to address these challenges and opportunities in the months and years ahead. –– David Adams is President & CEO, Michigan Credit Union League
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Six ways you can find a local credit union Credit unions are for everyone, but the law places some limits on the people they may serve. A credit union’s charter defines its “field of membership,” which could be an employer, church, school, or community. Anyone working for an employer that sponsors a credit union, for example, is eligible to join that credit union. If you don’t belong, here’s how to find a credit union to join:
1. Poll your family. Does your spouse’s employer sponsor a credit union? Most credit unions allow credit union members’ families to join. Each credit union, however, may define “family” differently. At some credit unions, only members of your immediate family are eligible. At other credit unions, family may include extended family members, such as cousins, uncles, and aunts.
2. Ask your boss. Your company may sponsor a credit union, or may be a select employee group (SEG) that has access to a credit union.
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x225 and speak to someone who can help you find a nearby credit union. Or, call the National Credit Union Administration at (800) 358-5710. You’ll hear an electronic message that includes the name and telephone number of a person at the credit union league in your state who can help you find a credit union to join.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, 31 HMOs, 132 banks, 175 domestic insurance companies, 1,300 foreign insurance companies, 1,583 investment advisors, 2,164 securi3. Quiz the neighbors. ties broker-dealers, 6,000 consumer fiSome credit unions have a “community” nance lenders, 75,000 insurance agents, field of membership, serving a region deand 120,715 securities agents. fined by geography rather than by emMichigan is the first state to coployment or some other association. Ask ordinate the regulatory efforts of the friends in the community if they know of a institutions, insurance, and seHow credit unions are monitored financial credit union you may join. curities industries under the federal FiThe National Credit Union Administranancial Services Reform Act of 1999. tion (NCUA), governed by a three-memOverseeing OFIR is Commissioner 4. Read the yellow pages. ber board appointed by the President Ken Ross. Governor Jennifer M. GranSome credit unions rarely advertise, so and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, is holm appointed Mr. Ross on February you might not know about them unless you the independent federal agency that 22, 2008. look them up. charters and supervises federal credit The Office of Financial and Insurance A yellow pages display ad may state a unions. Regulation operates under two distinct credit union’s field of membership. If not, NCUA, with the backing of the full at least you’ll know what number to call to faith and credit of the U.S. government, offices. The Office of Financial Evaluation ask about membership eligibility. operates the National Credit Union and The Office of Policy, Conduct and Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), insurConsumer Assistance. 5. Search online. ing the savings of 80 million account The position of Chief Deputy ComUse the online Michigan credit union holders in all federal credit unions and missioner for the Office of Financial finder. many state-chartered credit unions. Evaluation is currently vacant. Frances The Office of Financial and Insurance K. Wallace serves as Chief Deputy Com6. Call your state league. Regulation (OFIR) is totally responsible missioner for the Office of Policy, ConIn Michigan, you can call (800) 262-6285 for the regulation of 268 credit unions, duct and Consumer Assistance
Small asset credit unions offer big services Gabriels Community Credit Union known for care of customers Gabriels Community Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of people in the greater Lansing area for over 50 years. In a time when many credit unions have merged into large state and national financial organizations, Gabriels has maintained a philosophy to serve members on a local level. Gabriels has remained steadfast to its original mission: “To provide low cost financial services to our members in a prompt and personal manner.” Our members come first and our goal is to serve each and every member with personalized attention. “Gabriels Credit Union came through for us in a big way. Right after we opened our business, we had a lot of high interest credit card debt. The Gabriels team helped us consolidate that debt into a low interest line of credit. We will always appreciate that, ” said Alexander and Linda Beal, owners of
Innova Salon and Day Spa. Often, there are misconceptions with small credit unions, such as our ability to serve all consumers in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties from one location at 1901 E. Michigan Avenue. However, the reality is that we help members not only at our main branch but through shared branching and with numerous electronic services that include an ATM network of 28,000 machines worldwide. The National Credit Union Administration defines a Small Asset Sized credit union as one with is 25 million or under in assets. Size doesn’t always matter. Although Gabriels Community Credit Union is small, it still offers the same services that the big financial institutions offer including: ATMs and Debit cards; Visa cards; savings and loan programs with competitive rates and dividends; CD’s; checking and Gift Cards. Dave Muylle, a local contractor said, “I use Gabriels for much of my financial needs. It is a direct way to support local business. The same money that Lansing members put into savings at Gabriels gets loaned to local citizens and businesses.” The theme chosen for this year’s Credit Union Difference campaign is: Local. Trust-
ed. Serving YOU. Those words exemplify the very definition of credit unions… .especially small asset sized credit unions. “I’ve been a member of Gabriel’s Community Credit Union for 25 years and have found the staff to be consistently
Local credit unions donate to Sparrow’s Children Center The Sparrow Foundation recently received a $15,000 donation from the Lansing Chapter of Credit Unions to benefit the Sparrow Children’s Center. The gift will be used to recruit and retain pediatric surgeons to the mid-Michigan region. The donation came from proceeds from the chapter’s annual summer golf outing. It will be matched one-for-one by the Sparrow Foundation. The gift will be placed in the Pediatric Surgery Endowment. “We are very excited about this donation,” said Sparrow Foundation President Mike Wall. “We will put the money to very good use so that your child will not have to leave this
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Ten ways to be REAListic about money Want to get ahead financially? Be real about your spending habits, your bills and what things realistically cost. Here are 10 rules to live by to protect yourself: 1.) Be Real - Take a realistic approach to your spending habits, your bills and what things realistically cost. 2.) Pay Yourself First - Realize the benefit of saving money and the power of compounding. Set aside some money for savings from every paycheck. Never have any extra money? Start saving and you will. 3.) Understand Credit - Credit can be a useful tool, or it can be a trap into a downward spiral of debt. 4.) Have a Spending Plan - Create a realistic spending plan and stick to it. Monitor expenditures to reduce spending that does not fit into your personal and family goals and budget. Strive to live under your means. 5.) Use Financial Products Wisely - Develop a relationship with a reputable financial institution. The Reality is that a credit union provides financial education and can save you money. Learn how to use checking accounts and ATM’s wisely. Avoid overdraft fees, check cashing stores and payday lenders. 6.) Review Your Accounts and Statements - Look for
errors and fraud. Look at your statements and your bills as soon as you receive them. Keep track of your balances, your limits and due dates to avoid overdraft fees, over limit fees and late fees. 7.) Be a Smart Consumer - Plan, save, research and comparison shop for large purchases. Include maintenance costs in your budget. Resist impulse buying and advertising hooks; use coupons and wait for specials. 8.) Buy a REAListic Car - Research and shop around for a quality vehicle that fits your budget. Don’t buy on emotion. Be sure to budget for insurance and repairs. Review the “Consumers Report” annual auto issue or auto websites before buying. Shop and compare auto loan rates to save on finance charges. 9.) Save for Retirement - In safe investments for your future. Small amounts invested early and often will grow substantially. Ask about all costs and compare fees for investment accounts. 10.) Set Financial Goals - Set and stick to realistic financial goals. Include short term and long term goals to guide your spending and saving. Evaluate and adjust goals periodically to keep them realistic.
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s our nation climbs out of its worst economic slump in 60 years, many Americans are returning to the rock-solid principles of disciplined saving, prudent investment and a well-informed trust in their money managers. A renewed understanding also exists that small business, more than Wall Street and the large companies it serves, is the primary engine of jobs and prosperity. It should be little surprise, then, that credit unions have emerged from the financial wreckage of the last two years bruised but stronger, certainly wiser and more relevant to the average consumer than ever before. Though the future looks bright, it would be a disservice to credit union members and the American public to minimize the industry’s missteps or to fail to explain what we are doing to correct them. The bitter fact is that, to preserve capital and confidence, the National Credit Union Administration has recently taken under conservatorship three corporate credit unions, the larger institutions that supply back-office financial and administrative services to local credit unions. These moves were similar to steps taken against two other “corporates” that did not meet our standards for financial viability in 2008.
What went wrong? By now the story is all too familiar: Mortgage brokers made dubious loans that led to waves of foreclosures. Rating agencies handed out AAA ratings for mortgage-backed securities that are now “toxic assets.” When the mortgage bubble burst in 2007 and 2008, the fallout caused an extraordinary decline in the global economy. It also exposed some of our largest corporate credit unions to extreme shock since they, too, had invested heavily in mortgage-backed securities. When the market for these bonds collapsed, the losses pushed a handful of corporates toward insolvency, requiring swift action on our part to prevent a systemic collapse. To stabilize the system, NCUA guaranteed shares at all the corporates. Let me be clear: This is not a government bailout. Not one dime of taxpayer money will be spent to cover losses. One
laudable aspect of the credit union system is that it takes care of its own. And now the vast majority of well-run and financially stable credit Debbie Matz unions will repay their guarantees through special assessments. People will see no changes at their credit unions. NCUA has acted to ensure their credit union service is not disrupted in any way. That is an explanation, not an excuse. To be sure, credit unions were not the only financial institutions to be whipsawed by a plunging economy and suddenly worthless securities. But it should not have happened, and NCUA is committed to making sure it does not happen again. We have just announced a regulatory framework, developed in consultation with the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve, that will require higher capital levels at corporates and place greater controls on their risk-taking, while strengthening oversight, governance and transparency. For example, the new rules prohibit a corporate credit union from accepting funds from a single source exceeding 10 percent of its assets and from concentrating too much risk in a single type of asset.
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Encouraging signs Last quarter, U.S. credit union membership swelled to more than 90 million. Assets, shares, loans and net worth all grew, albeit slightly. Shares grew six times faster than loans. Investments rose by 5 percent. The credit union aggregate net worth ratio held steady at 9.9 percent, which means credit unions hold more than $80 billion in capital. More than 95 percent of federally insured credit unions exceed the statutory definition of “well capitalized.” These numbers are not record-setting. Just as important, during a time when millions of Americans saw their life savings wiped out as the stock market cratered, not one member lost a dime of the money they
kept in federally insured credit unions, all of which guarantee deposits up to $250,000 in the same way the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insures bank deposits. None of this is to suggest that we see nothing but blue skies ahead. Many parts of the country continue to face high unemployment, declining real estate values and struggling businesses. Today’s credit unions arebetter capitalized, more diversely invested, more competitive and more closely monitored. Across the U.S., the nearly 8,000 federally insured credit unions help families establish a credit record, improve their financial skills, advance their education and strengthen their security by giving access to basic products and services. And they ensure entrepreneurs’ access to the capital they need to expand and hire new workers. –– Debbie Matz is the chair of the NCUA
Postal CU employees donate to Army medical center The employees of the Lansing Postal Community Credit Union recently donated goods to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC in support of disabled women Veterans. LPCCU employees participated in dress-down days during the months of August and September and made donations to purchase the items for the Veterans. Mike Smith, an LPCCU
member and VFW member in Charlotte, Michigan, picked up the items which will be sent to the Medical Center via the United States Postal Service. The credit Union also has a poster in its lobby with pictures honoring some of the credit unions current and past Veterans. The credit union thanks all of our service men and women for their service to our country.
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Casual observers of the state Legislature may have concluded that arriving at an agreement at the Capitol is next to impossible. But Democratic State Rep. Mark Meadows, who is seeking win his third two-year term on Tuesday, Nov. 2, sees it differently. “There is a different level of partisanship at the state legislative level. It’s not nearly as partisan as in Washington, but it’s more partisan than on the local level,” the former East Lansing mayor said. “The difference is really over issues or the way of doing something. When you get to the state legislature level on the policy development level, you can easily find common ground.” The 1965 Grosse Pointe High School graduate earned degrees from Western Michigan University and the Detroit College of Law, now located at Michigan State. Meadows, 63, served as an assistant attorney general,
representing a variety of state departments, and spent more than 11 years on the East Lansing City Council, eight of those years as mayor. He and his wife, Pam, have four children, all grad- Meadows uate. One important distinction, according to Meadows, is how a compromise is achieved. That’s a tricky business, he said, and often where the divide comes in. His role as an assistant leader in the House requires that he work with the other party, and Meadows said agreements on a particular area of policy are easy to reach between two people. When an idea gets a wider audience, however, judgments based on outside factors like an upcoming election may make things “more partisan than we need.” I think the atmosphere will change after January - I’m hopeful anyway,” Meadows said. He credits the possibility of that sea change to different leadership in the Senate. He describes his own caucus as a diverse group - half pro-life and half pro-choice, some conservative and some
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HASLETT - The Haslett school district already shares its bus maintenance with Okemos. The district may soon enter into another consolidation agreement, if a proposal to take over Williamston’s business office goes through. At its Oct. 11 meeting, Haslett board members heard about the proposal, which was approved by Wil-
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Okemos team wins CAAC Cup opener Josh Robison and Christian Mullin each scored a goal as Okemos defeated Everett 2-1 in a CAAC Cup Group 1 game Tuesday, Oct. 12. Kyle Briggs had an assist and Landon Collier recorded six saves in goal for the Chieftains.
Hoekstra’s nine kills leads to E.L. victory Deborah Hoekstra had a match-high nine kills and Sam Hartsuff added 11 assists and three blocks to lead East Lansing to a 3-0 victory over Holt in volleyball on Oct. 12. Piper tucker and Kennedy Marker each added three blocks as well in the victory. With the win, the Trojans improved to 20-13-2 on the year and 5-3 in the CAAC Blue.
Okemos shuts out G.L. in volleyball Halle Thom had nine kills and four aces as Okemos defeated Grand Ledge 3-0 in a CAAC Blue match on Oct. 12. Berkleigh Brogan added 28 assists and three blocks in the win. Okemos now improves to 14-9-2 overall and 6-2 in league play. They are one win back from Grand Ledge in the league standings.
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ST. JOHNS — In the grand scheme of things the Oct. 9 East Lansing/St. Johns game didn’t affect either team’s league title hopes and most likely will have little impact on their playoff qualification. But in East Lansing’s case, at least, it could provide a significant boost as it continues to build toward the postseason. The Trojans (5-2) faced the Eastern Quakers (3-4) Friday, Oct. 15, after press time, and will host (3-4) Owosso out of the CAAC Red on Oct. 22. A victory in either one of those games will automatically make the Trojans elgible for the state football play-offs. The run for the playoffs will be affected by tragedy. East Lansing’s football team and the school experienced a powerful emotional blow last week when it was learned that starting lineman Josh Eady annd his sister was killed in a car crash Sunday, Oct. 10 in Missouri. Photographs by Matthew Dae Smith Two days before the tragedy, East Lansing’s football team pulled Trojan running back Spencer Treadwell (l.) maneuvers his way around St. Johns linebacker Isaiah Banks. off an outstanding comeback. Only a week after the Trojans
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were shut out on their Homecoming by Grand Ledge, East Lansing spoiled St. Johns’ Homecoming with a 16-10 comeback win. Despite being a nonleague matchup, it was a major one for the Trojans, whose two losses are by a combined 12 points. East Lansing was in need of a bounce-back after their upsetting 9-0 shutout by the Comets. Mission accomplished. “We needed this one. Every game’s important, but this is a good one to start us for the playoff run,” East Lansing senior running back Spencer Treadwell said. “It shows we’re going to bounce back when we’re down.”
St.Johns had lead The Redwings looked good to
East Lansing head football coach clinch that postseason berth that Bill Feraco shouts instructions to night after senior Taylor Ladisky his Trojans gridders. bent a 26-yard field goal inside the
far goal post to give St. Johns a 10-7 lead with 6:59 to play. After a touchback, East Lansing’s offense - which had scored one touchdown over its past nine quarters - faced first down and 80 yards for a go-ahead score. Senior quarterback Tyler Tucker covered 61 on five completions, including a 31-yarder to senior receiver Devlin Bell. Tucker finished the 10-play drive with a 3-yard toss to senior tight end Eli Gruhn with four minutes left on the clock. St. Johns struggled to do anything on its next possession, starting on its own 7-yard line. The Redwings chose to punt facing fourth down with just less than three minutes left, but a bad snap turned into an East Lansing safety. The Trojans then ran most of the See Win/page 36
Thursday, Oct. 21 Girls Volleyball Haslett vs Charlotte 5 p.m. Okemos @ Jackson 5 p.m. LCC @ Williamston 6:15 p.m. E.L. @ G.L. 6 p.m. Girls Swimming Haslett vs Ionia 6 p.m. Okemos vs Jackson 6 p.m. E.L. vs Lansing Schools 6 p.m. Cross Country E.L. @ CAAC Blue Meet
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Junior running back Kolby Cassaday ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns in Haslett’s CAAC Gold victory over Charlotte. Senior defensive lineman Ben Jackson recorded a fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter and had three solo tackles for the Vikings (4-3, 3-2). Haslett was scheduled to play Williamston on Saturday, but due to press deadlines, that score was not available on time.
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Pringle said “Our seniors really wanted to win this, but, before the match started, we asked our girls to put it all out there and I really felt like we did that.” The fans cheered loud as the two teams went back-and-forth, exchanging points throughout the night. DeWitt won the first two games by a combined six points, and Haslett battled back to win the third game. But with the score tied at 24 in the forth game, nearly everyone in Haslett’s gymnasium rose to their feet.
HASLETT— The stands were packed and emotions ran high as CAAC Gold foes Haslett and DeWitt squared off in one of the most anticipated volleyball matches in Mid-Michigan this season. For Haslett’s group of seniors, this match on Oct. 13 was one of, if not the most important match of their season, and senior middle-hitter Molly Duda showed why. Duda had a match-high 20 kills and was dominant at the net, but in the end, DeWitt proved too be too much as they defeated Haslett Intense match 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 20-25, 29-27). “It got very intense there at “I think that you saw two the end,” DeWitt senior Lauren phenomenal teams out here Harris said. “I think that got our today,” Haslett coach Colleen entire team pumped up and real-
ly brought us together.” Harris and Duda exchanged thunderous kills, but DeWitt was able to pull out the victory on the 56th point of the fourth game, giving the Panthers the clear edge as the CAAC Gold favorite. It was a pair of seniors that led the way for DeWitt in this one. Harris had 17 kills and setter Kait VanderMaas added a match-high 36 assists. “Haslett is a great team, so for our girls to come back, especially in that forth game and fight the way they did, says a lot about this team,” DeWitt coach Christy Drayton said. “They gave it their all to make sure that it didn’t go to a fifth game.” Cassie Bell recorded 33 digs and Allison Griffiths added 11
blocks for DeWitt (17-6, 6-0). “Every time we play them, we know that it is going to be a hard fought match that will likely be very close… which was the case today,” Drayton said. “Matches like this one are great for the sport of volleyball in this area.” While Duda starred at the net for the Vikings, she was not the only Haslett player to have an outstanding match. Taylor Pringle had 30 assists and Morgan Patterson chipped in 19 digs for the Vikings (22-5-1, 4-2). “It was a big match, and it’s good for the community, to see everyone coming out and supporting us like they did here,” Pringle said. “It’s always fun for our players to see that they have that kind of support.”
“I think that you saw two phenomenal teams out here today. Our seniors really wanted to win this, but, before the match started, we asked our girls to put it all out there and I really felt like we did that.”
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PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP DIVISION 2 at Eldorado East Lansing–*T-1. Emily Koryto 81, T-3. Maggie Campbell 82,T-8. Kristyn Crippen 93, Marie Fata 94. Okemos–5. Elle Nichols 84, Emily Wesley 100, Katy Hollis 100, Abby King 104, Ashley Naghtin 104. *Koryto won playoff to claim championship. DIVISION 3 at Eagle Eye Haslett–4. Erin Lawrence 87, Chelsea Root 100, Paige Grettenberger 110, Daisy Yonkus 110.
clock down the rest of the way. “You wonder, after a game like last week, how would they (respond)? We had a decent week of practice, but still, you never know when the bell rings, for sure,” East Lansing coach Bill Feraco said. “(We) played a little short-handed. We thought we could do some things. ... But the response of our kids when we had it on the 20-yard line was wonderful.” By short-handed, Feraco referred to the loss of senior receiver Efe ScottEmuakpor, who left the game with a shoulder injury during the first half and didn’t return. He’s one of the area’s leading receivers this fall. But so is Bell, and he finished with five catches for 106 yards. Tucker also threw a first-quarter scoring pass to Scott-Emuakpor and finished with 167 yards through the air. Treadwell ran 23 times for 94 yards.
— Haslett coach Colleen Pringle
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East Lansing quarterback Tyler Tucker prepares to unleash a pass against St. Johns. Junior linebacker Chris Hagan had 13 tackles and senior Demetri Pope had 10 as the Trojans held St. Johns to just 193 yards rushing - which, although a solid total, is 100 yards
below the Redwings’ average entering the game. Junior Andrew Mulliken ran for 81 yards and St. Johns’ lone score. “We were looking to have a special year. We
haven’t had a lot of 8-1 seasons around here, and I think that was kind of a goal coming in (tonight),” St. Johns coach Dave Mariage said. “I knew it would be a
challenge; obviously East Lansing is a very solid team. It’s good experience. Hopefully, if we can get next week, we’ll see. It should help us out in the playoffs.”
HASLETT 161, DEWITT 154 200 medley relay–DeWitt (Reid, Schroeder, Whiteman, Travis) 2:00.52 200 freestyle–Bishop (H) 2:06.74 200 ind. medley–Yockey (D) 2:21.81 50 freestyle–Steinfield (H) 26:68 Diving–Riel (D) 140.80 100 butterfly–Whiteman (D) 1:06.68 100 freestyle–Travis (D) 59:24 500 freestyle–Yockey (D) 5:32.33 200 freestyle relay–Haslett (Steinfeld, Abbott, Vance, Bishop) 1:46.93 100 backstroke–C. Beckett (H) 1:06.99 100 breaststroke–Z. Beckett (H) 1:14.13 400 freestyle relay–Haslett (Jess, A. Donahue, Bishop, C. Beckett) 3:56.67 Records–Haslett 6-1. OKEMOS 112, HOLT 72 200 medley relay–Okemos - Dantus, White, Schwaner, Kruger 2:11.11 200 freestyle–Gray (H) 2:10.30 200 ind. medley–Andrea Dantus (O) 2:29.80 50 freestyle–Cleary (H) 26.15 Diving–Schaefer (O) 225.40 100 butterfly–Pentecost (O) 1:06.88 100 freestyle–Kruger (O) 58.12 500 freestyle–Marsh (O) 6:24.68 200 freestyle relay–Okemos Kruger,Weisend, Pentecont, Wozena 1:50.16 100 backstroke–King (H) 1:11.14 100 breaststroke–White (O) 1:22.30 400 freestyle relay–Holt (Cleary, Curl, Diaz, Gray) 4:11.09 Records–Okemos 6-0 (2-0).
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Ganakas coached the Trojans, and Ganakas said he “cherished the opportunities” to visit with Searl over the years at MSU games. Searl served in the Army for three years after his 1952 graduation from East Lansing, then worked for six years at Yellowstone
National Park. He returned to East Lansing and worked nearly 40 years for the MSU grounds crew until his retirement in 1999. When Duffy Daugherty was MSU’s head coach, Bullough said, Searl would use his two weeks of vacation each year to attend Spartans practices every day. Daugherty would let
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him in from start to finish. Bullough said Searl was the first member of MSU’s Ralph Young Fund, and that he was a longtime seasonticket holder who attended all MSU sports and banquets. He also was active as a baseball coach at Lansing’s Municipal Park and went to home and away Lugnuts games.
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CLASSIFIEDS – CALL 1-877-391-SELL(7355) OR 1-877-475-SELL(7355) Lost Items LOST GOLD W/BLUE S TONE MS-U 69 ALUMNUS RING, Reward. a C ll 517-993-86 41.
LOST/ REWARD OFFERED Bowcase & Bow f rom back of truck. Lost Sat . Oct. 2, 8 PM on Dell or Pine Tree Road in Holt. Very sentimental. Please call. (517)230-3215
Public Notices FIBER EXPO CLAS,SE Vendors, Animals. Oct 23 & 24, 2010. Saturd ay 9am-5pm, S unda y 10am-5pm. $4 ad mission. Washtenaw Farm C ouncil Grounds , 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103. www.FiberE xpo.com 734546-0032 MC
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Adoption ADOPTION: LOVING COU PLE with open hearts will provide warm, secure home to a child. Help make our lives complete. E xpenses paid. Call Ben/Jodie 1-800- 654-5162.MC N O T E : All ad vertisers in this category are working with a licensed adopt ion agency. MM P R E G N A N T ? C onsid er Adopt ion—A loving alternative. Wonder f ul couples to choose f rom. Call for pics/infor mation and choose your baby’s f amily and f uture. E xpenses paid. 1-866- 236-7638 MM ADOPTION-Love, security, warmth and absolute devotion await your child. Let us help each other. Call S uzanne (anytime), 1-888 03-183 8 . E xpenses Paid. MM ADOPTION: Loving couple with open hearts will provide warm, secure home to a child. Help make our lives complete. E xpenses paid. Call Ben/Jodie 1-800654-5162
Lost Items LOST DIGITAL CAMERA at Sam ’s C lub E dgew ood store on Oct. 5th. If fou nd please return. S im card s left w/camera. It will be greatly appreciated. Please mail to E . Drake, 5200 Pleasant Grove Rd. Lansing MI 48911.
MARIJUANA FOR MEDI CAL USE! Michigan law allows people with certain condit ions to qualify . We help Michigan residents, Live in Michigan? We can help, www.TheMed icalMarij uan aClinic .com 517-78 7-1206, 616-947-1206, 734-667-5960 MM HERNIA REPAIR? Did You Receive a C omposix Kugel Mesh Patch Between 19992007? If patch was removed d ue to complications of bowel perfor ation, abdomina l wall tears, puncture of abdomina l organs or intestinal fistul ae, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney C harles Johnson 1-800-53 55727 MM IF YOU USED TYPE 2 DIAB E T E S Drug Avandia Or Weight Loss Drug Meridia and suffer ed a heart attack or stroke, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney C harles Johnson 1-800-53 5-5727
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AFFORDABLE L ES F T S ORAGE will be holding a public auction at 1530 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI on October 26, 2010 at 9:30am. The property will be sold by the unit to the person with the highest bid on a sealed bids basis. To view the units, call 517-484-5006 for an appointment. All bids must be in by 5pm, 10/25/2010. U nits include but not limited to: #497Sav iyance Beck: Leather C ouch, metal+glass end tables, boxes. #233-LulaVictoria Demitro: Dining f urniture, treadmill. #463-Brandon Rennaker: C ouch, Dining Furniture. #488-N ickolas Turruriates: Power tools, fis hing pole + tackle box, hyd raulic j ack, lawn edger , picture f rames.
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Garage Sales East Lansing BLOOMQUIST SERVICES ESTATE S ALE . FIRST OF TWO THIS WEEK. 108 7 FOXHILLS, EAST LANSING. THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Oct. 21 & 22. 9 to 2 d aily. Off N. Harrison j ust south of Lake Lansing Rd. take Tarleton west to Winchester to Foxhills. Nice sale w/ 20s carved dining set w/ six chairs, antique shabby chic hall tree with seat, pitcher & bowl washstand w/ mirror, old school des k, newer oak buffet , oak din ing set w/ roll about chairs, upholstered f urn. inc. large hassock, two piece swivel chair w/ rocking footstool, nice oak side tables, wooden chairs & rocker, barstools, old S inger console mach., king brass bed, iced finis h ward robe d resser & long mirrored d resser, queen bed, other d ressers, nitestands , comp. des k, painted f urn., prints inc. Lake C harlevoix, tv’s inc. Sam sung 40" LCDHD, Pioneer tuner & speakers, lamps, printer, C hristmas tree, Dept. 56 snow village, snow baby coll. w/ boxes, glass & china, Noritake set, German C hristmas dinnerwa re set, silverplate table service set in box, kitchen misc., mixer, breadma ker, books, record s, some linens, manual treadmill, golf clubs & more. Numbers at 8 Thurs. Home opens at 9. No early garage. Full det ails w/ pictures at: www.estatesales.net
BLOOMQUIST SERVICES ESTATE S ALE . 110 N. LOGAN, DEWITT. FRIDAY & SATURDAY. Oct. 22 & 23. 9 to 2 d aily. At the dow ntown light in DeWitt go west two blocks to Logan then north to sale. E state of Roberta Reed. Packed home w/ antique f urniture inc. mahogany d ropleaf dining set w/ 3 leaves & six harp back chairs, oak & walnut commode/ d resser, jenny lind bed, mahogany four poster bed w/ vanity & tall 7 d rawer d resser, oak 1890s fiv e d rawer highboy d resser, Lincoln roll arm rocker, one d rawer stand, > Cable Nelson baby Grand Piano, Victorian chairs, marble top plantstands , 40s side tables, mahogany des k, footstools , curved corner credenz a, boudoir chair, nic nac shelves, cool for mica serving cart, dec o chrome barstool, mirrors, fine lamps inc. onyx, hand painted, enamel on gold & pottery, wall art, prints & oils, newer items w/ Highland house sofa , loveseat, upholstered chairs, dinette set, tv & more. Lots of nice old glass & china, Noritake, Nippon, Limoges, turkey plates, Johnson Bros. china set & fine hand painted. Precious Moments, Roseville vases, as-is, cut, pressed, elegant, depr ession, Fenton & other glass, stemware, sterling, silverplate & gold tone Viola dinner ware, jew elry, some clothing, nice old linens, Necchi portable sewing mach., lots of kitchen wares, micro, C hristmas, Mary & Joseph Hummels, books, games & sheet music. Garage w/ household supplies, lawn & garden misc., a few tools, Sch winn exer. bike & tons more. Numbers at 8 Fri., garage at 8:30, home at 9. Full det ails & pictures at: www.estatesales.net
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CHARLOTTE- ANTIQUE SALE! 221 EAST LOVETT, Oct 21-23 (Thurs-Fri 9am7pm;Sat . 9am-4pm) NUMBERS AT 8:30AM THURS. Oak f ull sized bedr oom set; several oak chests of d rawers; various des ks; secretaries; numerous chairs of all types; parlor sets; ward robes; ornate piano stool; parlor tables; oak high chair; walnut tea cart; Robbins dining table; f ainting couch; round oak pedesta l dining tables; clocks (mantle & des k); numerous light fixture s and parts; 2 newel post lamps; beds; handy man?s bed; d ressers including a walnut Eastl ake w/ slate top; Mission & Victorian side board s; hall trees; Grinnell Bros spinet piano; pictures; f rames; ceda r chest; oak ice box; large dis play case; rugs of many sizes; Portland Library circulation des k and much more? Glassware & china of all kinds . Hall red teapots, pitchers, bowls, etc.; lots of art pottery (Roseville, Rookwood, Weller, Owens, Hull, Van Briggle); silver (sterling & silver plate); Cam bridge Depression glassware; ten piece service of Manhattan with serving pieces (no Park Ave.); Franciscan Apple dinnerwa re (all vintage); Royal Ruby glassware; Georges Briard Victorian Gardens china; Lenox ?Winter Greetings E veryd ay? ironstone; Pf altzgraff C hristmas glasses; Noritake Juno china; signed Haviland platter; 2 quilts; a few linens; vintage kitchen utensils; wire ice cream parlor table & chairs; newly restored vintage porch glider; porch rocker; 2 vintage lawn chairs and much more. Terms: Cas h, Local checks. S orry, no credit card s. Call 517-285-90 19 or E -mail newkirkmm@yahoo.com with questions.
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In Person: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm 239 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813 120E. Lenawee, Lansing, MI48919 Classified Liner Ad Deadline – Thursday, 5pm Classified Display Ad Deadline – Tuesday, 5pm Animals Lost
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Dog lost in BICHON FRISE PUPPIES! MASON- MULTI FAMILY LARGE BREED Mulliken area. Female, 9 Perfec t f amily pet! A S LE, 2205 S . Meridia n years old. Tan with purple No shedding or odor . Rd., Barnes off 127 E . to collar. Family dog missing CK,C Health guaranteed. Meridia n Rd. Oct. 22 & 23, since 9/24. Please phone 517-663-2256 9-? Hallmark & other holiwith any infor mation d ay dec or, books, craf t (517)242-9812 supplies, glassware, clothBICHON- POM PUPS , 1 male, ing, and much more!! 1 e f ma le. White. Read y to go! Pure Pom, male, $300 to $450. 269-763-2102 PORTLAND- 315 WEST S T. Many household items, some antique dis hes, BOSTON TERRIER PUPS clothes, some f urniture. 2 FEMALE GERMAN S HE PEXCELLENT Q ualit y , Oct. 21-22, 8:30-5 p.m. HERD PUPPIES 11 wks old, S hots, wormed. $300. ador able. MSTA. $500. Call 517-580 -9420 PORTLAND - 628 RIVE RS IDE 1-517-541-6693. DR. Oct. 21 & 22, 9-5. Boys clothes size 5 & under , 7 GOLDEN RETRIEVERBOSTON TERRIER PUPSmisc. boys baby items, BLAC K LAB PUPPIES MIX, 5 purebred. (2) beautifu l 6 household and misc. fema les, 2 males. 7 wks wk. old fema les. S hots, items, & E lliptical. old. Call 517-372-538 0. wormed. Very social. $350. 517-487 -8704 SHED SALE: Sat ., Oct. 23. 8 ADBA BLUE NOSE PITBU LL a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Good f urPUPS $300-$350. Call 517- BOXER PUPPIES AKC, born niture, newer appliances, 993-4648. 9/7. Read y 10/23. 5 feloft , collector knives, huntmales, 4 males, f awn & ing items, much more! AKC GERMAN H S P E HERD brindle, $500, now taking 5198 Winds or Hwy. puppies, 3 fema les, 1 depos its. Potterville. black, 2 sables, 7 wks, www.nobleboxers.webs.com or shots & wormed, parents 517-623-6859. on site. $450 limited. 989855-3662 BOXER PUPPIES Very large, born 9/3, read y to go Oct. AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD 23. Vet chkd, tails & dews. pups. 1st shots & asking $500. 517-321-6562. 567 STERLING DRIVE, dew ormer. Born 8-13 -10. DIMONDALE, Fri, Oct. 22, 9$500. 517-541-7297. BOXER PUP,S AKC C ham6, Sat , Oct. 23, 9-2 Housepion lines. Vet, checked, hold, f urniture, AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD tails, dews. Read y to go. c o l l e c t i b l e s . PU P S born 9/3/10, Vet $500. 517-812 -2392 w.estatesales.net/estatechkd., parents on site, sales/139137.aspx No Pre$450. 517-908-0 171. sales. 517-256-0695 S outh BOXERS AKC REGISTERED of Lansing Road and Can al. puppies, 6 fema les. $400. AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD Call 517-702-9573. PU PS Hip, health guar. C hampion show lines. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES U TD $600. 989-205-9204. on shots, 1 male, 1 fema le, $150. 989-307- 2444. AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVERS S hots, wormed, vet H C IHUAHUA PUPS 8 blue & OKEMOS COMMUNITY checked, parents on site. tri colored. Read y to go to CHURCH - FALL ATTIC $500. Call 989-236-513 5 there new homes wormed TREASURES & RUMMAGE can be CK.C Call S arah SALE, Oct 22 & 23, Fri 9amMALAMUTES BLACK $350-400 (517)455-6852 4pm, Sat (rummage only- AKC or Red, 8 weeks, males, bag d ay) 9am-1pm, attic $550-750, limited registratreasures until 3pm. TreasC HIHU AHU A/TE RRIE R tion. (269)275-8766 ures include antiques, PUPS 10 wks, socialized, www.iqaluk.com collectibles, & jew elry indi shots, wormed, health vidu ally priced. Rummage cert. $250. 517-490-6260. Field has a HUGE variety of AKC REG. BEAGLES champion bloodlines , 2 fe- CHINESE clean clothing, toys, and CRESTED POWmales, 2 males, 1st shots, other household items at D E R puff, fema le. POMborn 8 /5. $200. Beagles LOW prices. U se lower ERANIAN male. S hots & born 8 /10, 1st shots, $125. level entrance at 4734 wormed.$300/e ach. 6 yr old running fema le, Okemos Rd. Call 349-4220 989-620-4278. $200. 517-391-82 8. for more info. COCKAPOO APRICOT, PUP AKC YORKIE TERRIER PU PPY, 6 mo, AKC HousebroPIES some small, shots, ken, crate trained, knows worming & nails clipped. ’sit’, ’dow n’ and loose Call 517-726-0451. leash walking and is absolutely the sweetest temAKITA-4 YR OLD spayed fepered loving dog you can male with a sweet find. S he has a microchip tempermant, needs a paand all shots are up to tient, sensitive home. Call d ate. Paid $500, asking 517-669-6452. $400, crate included. ( 5 1 7 ) 7 1 2 - 4 8 8 8 h j u ld i n@ yahoo.com AU T S RALIAN H S P E HE R D GOLDEN RETREIVER PUPPIES Reg. Parents on FEMALE 1-5 yrs., spayed. site, $400. 616-891-10 58. COCKAPOO PUPPIES S hots, For loving home. wormed, $400 cash. 989Call: 517-622-0635 236-7634 or 989-2 89-3 4 8 9. BEAGLE PUPPIES Great hunters. $75. 517-518O C K C R E P S ANIEL PUPPIES! 1201, Fowlerville area. Good colors. 989-426- 38 66 or 989-2 46-0658 Karen. BEAGLE PUPS 4 litters, 4 1 YR. OLD Polyd actyl (5 SPANIEL PUPS wks. old & up. 1st shots & COCKER toes)fr iendly Calic o fema le males, wormed, shots, wormed. Great hunters/ lost on E . C hurch in parnets on site $200-250. pets. $1250-$200 Call 989Williamston. 517-655-2598 (517)745-5689 560-6143.
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IT’S YOUR MONEY! Lump sums paid for structured settlement or fix ed annuity payments. Rapid, high payouts. Call J.G. Wentworth. 1-866- 294- MULTI FAMILY S ALE 12494 Petrie Rd., S unfield. 8 772. A+ Better Business Thurs.-Sat . Oct. 21-23, 9-5. DEWITT, NOT YOUR U S U AL Bureau rating MC GARAGE SALE!, Sat , Oct 23, Wooden swing set, 6’ dou 9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m., 401 ble sink vanity, des k, Riverview Drive (off W. couch, stove, toys, kick Geneva Drive, f rom boxing bag, misc. f urniSch avey or Herbison ture., househhold dec or. Road). S elling collectibles at redu ced prices: LOTS of WINTER SALE BIG Longaberger baskets, col****BEST HOME New kids thru ad ult coats, lector plates, Beanie BaLOANS ****Refina nce for EATON RAPIDS MOPS boots, hats, mittens, bies, Beanie dis play cases, any reason: Mortgage and Mom 2 Mom Sale! Sav e sweaters, holida y dec or. and seasonal dec or. Land C ontract payoffs , the d ate. Sat ., Oct. 23, 9am-5pm, Fri. & Sat . Oct. YOU DON’T WANT deb t-consolida tion, home 9am-1pm. First U nited 22 & 23. 2450 S . Hartel, TO MISS THIS ONE! improvements, property Methodist C hurch 600 S C harlotte. taxes, for eclosures. PurMain S t, Eat on Rapids . chases too! Includes Over 35 difer ent venHouses/ Mobiles/ dors with clothing, f urniModu lars. Cas h Available ture, equipment, toys, for good/ bad /ugly credit ! etc. Free admission. 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 4 6 - 8 1 0 0 Call E mily at 517-663www.umsmortgage.com 6353 for more info.! PORTLAND GARAGE A S LE MM - 5 Families! THE SALE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL DRDANIE LS ANDS ON.C OM MASON- BASEMENT CLEAN SUMMER FOR! Household CASH REAL ESTATE OUT!! 1207 TUTTLE RD., items & dec or, flor al sofa , LOANS We Buy Land C onSEE SOURCEADS.COM Oct. 23, 9-5p.m. Furniture, matching footstool and tracts. $10,000-$500,000 computer des k, wing-back OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE curtains, foos ball table, DrDanielsAndS on.com Prichairs. Lawn roller, tread antiques, kid’s toys, boys vate Money, Fast! Deal mill, sit-up bench, quality clothing size 3 – 8, with Decision Maker. collectibles, clothing and ad ult clothing, several Michigan Licensed much more!! purses, and many items NMLS#13 8110 8 00-837BLACK & WHITE DSH, 3 yr. BEAGLE PUPS AKC, 7 wks DACHSHUND MALE $300. priced under $1.00! 6166 or 248-335-6 166 old, fema le cat lost in old, good hunting stock, Pomeranian males $250, Email the Lansing Community Fri. 10/22, f rom 8 – 6 and Allan@DrDanielsAnd S on.c S toney Brook S ub., Grand great pets! Wormed, fema les $350. Maltese feNewspapers 24/7 at: Sat . 10/23 f rom 8 – 3. 9910 om Ledge. "Kira". 517-627shots, $100. 517-651-7377. male $800. All AKC puplcnclassifieds@gannett.com Looking Glass. 168 6.REWARD upon return. MM S t. Johns pies. 231-924-5090.
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Dogs-Cats-Pets DOBERMAN PUPPIES 3 red fema les $350; 2 red males $300. Read y for good home 616-225-2241. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS AKC, 3 fema les, 1 male, 3 mos. S hots. $1,500/obo. 517-569-3744/517-879-6773. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS some imported, $650+. www.blackf orestk9kennels.com Call 810-631-6185 GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES 7 wks. old, 3 males, 2 females, shots & wormed, $300. Call 517-857-2187. GOLDEN DOODLE PUP-S 5 mos., 2 fema les. $600. www.goldendoodles inmichigan.com 269-503-0636/269-489-5318 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP PIE,S $250. HURRY, 4 LEFT! Male & fema le. Also, C hihuahuas. 989-235-6566. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS vet checked, 1st shots, wormed, e f ma les $450, males $400. 989-763-7202 HIMALAYAN/RAGDOLL KITTENS 13 wks., f ull shots, $125/each. Call: 517-3167429 KITS/ CATS; NICE RE;SCUE www.trinityacresrescue.p etfinder .com; many declawed; incl.neuter/med. $45- $135. (517)410-0074
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PUGGLE PUPPIES C ERRY, H MAPLE, OAK BRAUN VANGATER II- M1 GARAND Winchester ac7 wks old, 1st shots & S SONED EA FIREWOOD $70 Wheelchair lift for d rop-flr . tion re barreled to 308 win. wormed, small & loveable. f ace cord, split, deliv ered van, $1,000. You remove, $800/best. AR15 Rifle H $250. 989-427-3205. & stacked. 517-651-5214. have manual. 810-327-6405 BAR match competition, 2 stage trigger, $850/best. 94 Winchester 30-30, made UNSPLIT, LITEWAY NEW power PUG PUPPIES A K C , 1st FIREWOOD! CUT, around 1956, $375/best. Delivered, $60-80, 3-4 f ace scooter f rom S parrow, shots, wormed. 18 wks. Ruger #1 in 30-06 cord. 517-930-1102 leave used less than 3 mo. $995. $250. Call 517-740-6725. w/Leupold 2-7 power, message. 517-627-7714 $700/best. Winchester model 70 fea therweight F I R E W O O D SPACE SAVER II 3 wheel 270 Winchester cal. w/2-7 PUG PUP-S SMALL $300. DE LIVE RE D/PIC KU Pscooter, $375. Leupold scope, $650/best. PUGGLE PUPS FAWNLansing & surrounding Call 517-882-1319. 517-648-6020 $250. 517-719-1199 areas. $70/$60 (517)6274256 M77 MARK II S tainWALK IN BATHTUB As RUGER less, 308, w/scope, Leoseen on TV. New still in RAT TERRIER PUPPIES 9 FIREWOOD SEASONED pold Varix II 3x9x40, box, has j acuzzi, warranwks old, 1st shots & H A R D W O O D - Read y to $750/obo. Remington 870 ty, f ree deliv ery, paid wormed. $150. Call 989burn in the C harlotte area. E xpress Magnum w/deer $9500; sacrific e for 584-6344. $55/f ace cord, 4’x8’x16". & bird barrel, 12 ga., $3500. 517-579-4082 You pick up. PLEASE, cash $350/obo. JC Higgins Modonly. 517-930-2153. el 60 12 ga auto., $250. 517202-1157. RUBY’ S FIREWOOD 4X8X16, $65 f ace cord, hard wood. WANTED: Gun reloading Call 517-391-0914. equipment, old guns, bullets, gun parts, more. N E GLANDE R N U VE N TE D A ES O S NED FIREWOOD Call 517-623-0416 ROOM heater w/logs, pro$40/f ace cord. Delivery expane or natural gas. 30Ktra. 517-543-2783 34,500 btu. $275. Works SHELTIE PUPPIES AKC, good. 517-676-1327 $350-$450. 989-681-2054 SEASONED HARDWOODS www.pets4you.com/pages/baker 4X8X16, $65 f ace cord. SALE Must C hunks & logs. Call 517- FORCLOSURE sell all items: S ectional, 505-1983. SHIH TZU PUPPY One male f ridge, stackable W/D, A AARDVARK ANTIQUER born 8/12/10, tri-color, queen mattress/box paying cash for guns, first shots, mother on site. SEASONED SPLIT MIXED spring. Kitchen dinette set. jew lery, f urniture, art & $400.00 Call 517-819-7479. HARDWOOD - Maple, Oak , Call: 517-285-2380 unusual & bizarre items. Apple. $45/f ace cord + de517-819-8700 livery. 517-819-8987. TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES 1st shots, wormed, non shedDEAL on seasoned ding, hypoallergenic, $350. SPECIAL ANTIQUE BUYER paying hard wood if r ewood $65 Call 517-468-3986. cash for vintage artwork, f a c e cord. Guarantee f urniture, lamps, clocks, price all winter! Offer FISHER PRICE BABY S wing, sterling silver items, musiTOY/MINI AUT S RALIAN ends Oct. 31. Jeff 517-719like new $50 (414)403-4160 cal instruments, pottery, H S P E HERDS 6 weeks old, 1281; Car ol 517-507-7093. vintage radio & stereo $500+. Raised in our chantlands cape@gmail.com equipment. Call John 517homes. CALL ASAP GOING KEYFIT INFANT CAR S eat, 20th year selling fir ewood! 886-9795. FAST(517 )626-0123 like new $50 (414)403-4160
DriversTransportation Route Driver: SOHN Linen S ervice, a leader in the linen/unifor m rental business has an immedia te opening for a det ail oriented indiv idu al with excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include: deliv ering linens/unifor ms and servicing the needs of our customers. A good d riving record and the ability to lift a minimum of 100lbs. are required. The C ompany offers an attractive wage and benefit package which includes health, dent al, profit sharing, and much more. If you are interested in a solid career with a well established growing C ompany, please apply in person at SOHN Linen S ervice, 2401 Wood S treet Lansing, MI.
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KITTEN!S 6 mo. old, good homes only, very cuddly 2 gray fema les. $5 each. Call 989-224-8777 evenings. WOOD PELLETS FOR pellet MUSICAL C SH FOR GUNS , Art, AntiWESTHIGHLAND TERRIERS INFANT BOUNC - A stove. $189/ton (+ tax). ques, Jewelry, musical in3 males, $500, mother & ER, like new $25 (414)40340lb bags available. S tored struments, Valuables. Call f ather on site. 1st shot & 4160 KITTENS & CATS All kinds . inside. Cas h. 517-623-6622 517-204-2004/517-663-3931 dew ormed, f amily raised. Call 517-763-1803. Read y Oct 15. 989-224-8138 CASH PAID DAILY LABRADOR RETRIEVERS for diabe tic test strips. MALE AKC 12 wks. AKC Yellow & Blk, YORKIE $15 per 100 strips. S hih Tzu Pups. Taking dedew claws removed & 1st Ph. 517-292-0991 posits. 517-589-8025. shots, avail. Oct. 30. $350 KYARD STORAGE FREE FIREWOOD you cut BAC fem; $300 m. 517-468-3227. S HE DS Q uality material & CASH PAID FOR d iabetic and haul large red maple YORKIE PUPS AKC shots, workmanship 989-834-2028 test strips. Most types up trunk on ground e d w itt wormed, vet checked, litMAINE COON kittens, pureto $15 per box. Call 517area (989)225-3025 ter trained $500. CERAMICS FOR SALE 2 bred, pedigr eed, vet 505-2726 or 888-639-6179. (517)256-5208 kilns, approx. 3000 molds , checked, lg. parents. Call glassware. $2,000 or best 269-282-1091 YORKSHIRE TERRIER PU PS offer . Call 989-640-5141. AKC some tiny, shots, MALE BRITTANY W/O, 11 worming & nails clipped. PELLET STOVE- USED 1.5 months, field trial bred, Call 517-726-0451. ANTIQ E U GRANDFATHE R SEASONS. Incl. 2 tons of f amily raised $500. CLOCK, $550. C irca, 1840. DIABETIC TEST STRIPS pellets & base. $1,300. (989)770-4632 989-723-2849. WANTED Most Brands $5517-663-3572 15 per box (517)712-6357 MALTE S E CKC - S hots, PIONEER POLE BUILD wormed, vet checked. INGS Free E stimates. Li- WANTED TO BUY $300-$450. Call 517-507E states, antiques, books, censed and Insured. 2x6 8628 or 517-267-9665. epheria, toys, and more. Trusses. 45 Year Warrant517-623-0416. ed Galvalume S teel. 19 colMOM 2 MOM A S LE at c S r ibMALTESE PUPPIES AKC ors. S ince 1976 #1 in Michbles & Giggles 609 N. shots, wormed. $350. Call igan. Call Toda y 1-800-292- WANTED TO BUY older moVerlinden Ave Oct. 16th, 517-627-6418, 517-614-9564 0679 torcycles & snowmobiles, 9-12. 50+ tables. MM running & non-running www.mom2momstore.com PUMPKINS - Thousand s of condit ion. 810-394-2577. (517)482-1551 MALTESE PUPS AKC Tiny, Jack O Lantern pumpkins. POLE BARNS Michigan’s www.portraitmaltese.com From 50¢ to $5.00. Morgan Largest Pole Barn C ompa517-974-0431 Farms, 7721 E . C linton Tr. ny (Best Built Barns) Best (M-50) between Eat on Q uality, Best S ervice, Best MINIATURE PINSCHER 1 f eRapids & C harlotte. Price. This Week’s S pecials male left , black & rust, E rected 24’x24’x8’-$5495.00 NORWOOD wormed-s hots, $250/obo 1967 MAGNAVOX so l i d 2 4 ’ x 4 0 ’ x 1 0 ’ - $ 7 9 9 5 . 0 0 NEW WYRICK’ S ORCHARD SAWMILLSLumberMate989-584-6192 no S un. calls. state stereo console. Hard 30’x40’x10’-$8995.00 Open Mon. - Sat . 10 to 6 & Pro handles logs 34" dia mly used, 3’1’’ w x 8’ l x 3’ h. 30’x48’x12’-$10,995.00 S un. noon to 6. Located at eter, mills board s 28" Brown. Best offer 381-0000 Licensed/ Insured 1-877MINI DACHSHUND PUPPY 5600 E . Parks Rd. S t Johns. wide. Automated quick802-9591 AKC, 1 male, brindle We now have E mpires, Red cycle-sawing increases efMM w/unique markings, 9 wks. & Golden Delicious & fic iency up to 40%! 1st shot $400. 517-371-5769 pumpkins. www.Norwood S awmills.co ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE m/300N 1-800-661-7746 E xt f rom Home. *Medical, PAPILLON PUPPIES AKC tri 300N MC *Business, *Paralegal, colored, 6 weeks old, A AMISH LOG HEAD *Accounting, *Cr iminal $650+. only 2 left CALL BOARD AND Q ueen Pillow POLE BUILDINGS Justice. Job placement as- PIONEER ASAP(517 )626-0123 Top Mattress S et. Brand Free E stimates-Licensed sistance. C omputer availanew-never used, sell all for and Insured-2 x 6 TrussesALFALFA GRASSble. Financial Aid if quali$275. 989-923-1278. PEK-E A-POO PUPPIES AKC 45 Year Warranted EXCELLENT Hay $4 & up. fied. Call 877-895-1828 MM parents. Very tiny, no Galvalume S teel-19 C olorsCan deliv er. 517-641-6034 www.C enturaOnline.com shed. $295. 517-896-0302 S ince 1976#1 in MM PILLOWTOP Michigan- a C ll Toda y GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAY A BED QUEN mattress set, new in plas1-800-292-0679.MC PEMBROKE WELH S O C RGI No rain. $4/bale. Mason WANTED: UNWANTED tic, $200. a C ll 517-410-4921. PUPPIES, AKC Reg. 8 wks. area. 517-285-9338. appliances, air condit ionCan deliv er. $2,000 IN tax incenold, UTD on shots & wormers, cars, trucks, vans, SAVE tives and rebates. HUSKY ing. Call 517-507-2094. f arm machinery, lawn METAL ROOFS, S tanding A TEMPERPADIC/ STYLE mowers, campers, hot S eam, Metal shingles/Tile, MEMORY FOAM MATPITBULL PUPPIES 1 boy and water tanks, aluminum or 18 colors, C ompany TRES SET Q ueen, new5 girls, 2tri color puppies steel boats, aluminum wininstallers, f ree estimates. never used, as seen on TV, and there’s 4 black and dows or doors, aluminum S ince 1975. 800-380-2379 YARD LAWN ROLLER 76’’ with warranty. C ost white. $75 517-574-8801. toppers, any types of aluMC circ., 36’’ widt h, 24’’ side $1,800, S ell $695. Can Desarahg821@yahoo.com minum or steel siding, ways. Best offer . Call 517liver 989-832-2401. MM 4 wheelers, go carts, trail381-0000 ers, batteries. POMERANIAN PUPPIES Will MOVING SALE 2 twin beds All picked up for Free. be small, asking $200-$250. $40, d resser $40, hideabed Call 517-628-2818 Call 517-230-7894. $40, sound system $40, 13 cf f reezer $95, coffee table 4 MSU FOOTBALL tickets POMERANIAN PUPS AKC, 1 $45, 3 des ks $80. Total and parking pass. Illinois blue merle male, $400; 1 $380. Please no Saturd ays. Oct. 16th; Minnesota, Nov. black w/white markings, A1 ALL ASH, OAK & Maple 517-323-9707. 6th; Purd ue, Nov.20th. $250 fema le, $300. Cas h only S easoned, e d liv ered, per game or best offer . E xplease. 989-248-4124. $70/per f ace cord. 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Lots 8 ACRE WOODED LOT on private d rive in upscale subd. Located between Lansing & Grand Led ge . $80,000 TERMS. C all 517627-7972.
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DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME in Bradent on, FL. Heated pool, all maintenance included. $12,500. Call 517-641-6317 for more infor mation.
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HOLT 2 bd rm., $3,500. Little work needed. Financing available. 866-694-0821.
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PRICE REDUCED $1000 ST. JOHNS- Mobile Home Park, exc. cond. 2 bd., d bl. wide liv. rm. Newly-built wrap-around porch, great to sit outdoors! Fenced area for pet. Lg. 12’x20’ wood shed w/shelving, cheery kitchen, new plumbing. A real gem! NOW $5,995! 989-224-8564
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**WHAT A FIND IN BAILEY NE IGHBORHOOD!** U nique 4 BR., 2 ba upda ted home, 2136 overall sq. f t. C APEL HILL CEMETERY 2 in prime historic area. H side by side lots, in the Walk to town & university, Trinity S ection. $3000/obo best schools. A Must see! with Deed. 231-898-3843. 225-281-0516. MLS# 15848
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ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & O C RNELL ELEMENTARY CRAFTS f rom Home! YearS OOL CH subdiv ision. 2300 Round Work! E xcellent sq. f t., 4 bd rm., 2.5 bath. Pay! No E xperience! Top 2001 construction; upda tUS C ompany! Glue Gun, ed in 2010. Priced for imPainting, Jewelry, More! media te sale at: $189K. ReToll Free 1-866-844-5091 altors welcome. For appt. MM call: 517-202-6886,
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No E xperience? SERVICE TECHNICIAN Growing Ford dea lership Need Training? 1 OF THE AREAS needs one d riveability, die Local Car eer Training NEWEST sel and transmission tech. & Job Placement 3 & 4 bd rm. o f r immedi Must be Ford and S tate ate move in. Private 1-888-589-9681 certified. Fowlerville Ford entry, personal WD. C ontact Jason C henette or FOR SALE - possible land CALL TODAY! e m a i l contract. 3 bd rm., 2 bath, 3 517-887-1000 EC TIFIED NURSE AIDE j chenette@f owlervillf ord .c R car garage, 2 acres. (CENA) must have valid om (517)223-7777 $98,500. 989-277-0616 d rivers license and no ACCORD PROPERTIES criminal record. Call 651S tudios , 1 & 2 Bd rms. 5966 or 449-8025 ROUND LAKE - LAKE ACLansing /E . Lansing Area. CES. 4 BR, 4 baths, 2,000 517-337-7900 sf, has separate apt., perfec t for d aycare or rental. New well. +/- 3/4 acre. ST. JOHNS- INCOME BASED DRIVER- GREAT MILE!S NO $69,900, all offers consid CNA’ S needed 2 BDRM. TOWNHOME.S TOUCH FREIGHT! No ered. 828-226-9998 or 517immedia tely! Beautifu l Park setting. for ced NE/ NYC! 6 months 290-2250, Mike. E xperience necessary. C lose to schools & shopOTR experience. No Reliable transportation. ping. Laundry hookup. felony/DUI last 5yrs. S olos Please email resume to SUNTREE APARTMENTS Email the Lansing Community wanted. New team pay lisa@ 1100 S unview Dr. Newspapers 24/7 at: packages! 877-740-6262. cypresshomecare.net 989-224-8919 EHO lcnclassifieds@gannett.com www.ptl-inc.com MC
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NEAR - 1 bd rm available. Rent $525, $525 sec. + application fee. U tilities included. No pets. Call 517-675-5143, leave message.
$99 DEPOSIT S outh Lansing. Very clean 2 bedr ooms, new upgrades , $550/$580. 517-393-9307. AUTO OWNER/S WAVERLY Lg. clean quiet deluxe 1&2 bd rms, f rom $525, no pets. Free heat. 517-7124915, 202-3234, 323-1153 BEECHFIELD E f f iciency thru 2 bedr oom, $325-$540. U tilities included. Taylor Realty 517-272-1512.
DOWNTOWN 2 bd rm., 1100 sf, hard wood floors, laundry. $600+ util. 482-8771. www.wencoproperties.com
IVAN WOODS 1 bd rm., FREE HEAT Active living for 55+. S tarting at $499 per mo. 517-323-2800
WAVERLY AREA Large 1 bd rms. starting at $475. Garage rent $80/mo. 517-214-6798
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HOLT: 1 BE DROOM , $450 + depos it. Air. Free heat, water, trash pickup. C oin laundry. 1960 Aurelius Road. Busline. Applications, up f ront. ** 586-292-3681 **
G.L. in town, ground floor , 2 bd rm., heat incld. $450. 517-627-6751, 231-276-0021
HASLETT - 5705 Potter, near lake. Large 2 bd rm. 1.5 bath, fir eplace, central air. U tility room with 1ST MONTH FREE RENT! washer/d ryer hookup. No Oak Hill Apartments pets, $595/mo. incl. water. An elder ly community Call 517-372-8000 or 517(elder ly is defined as 62 349-8345 years of age or dis abled of any age) located in Ionia, MI is currently accepting HASLETT applications for 1 bedr oom GREAT VALUE apartments. U nits of barri2 Bd rm w/ Balcony $510 er f ree des ign may also be "0" Deposit! available. Rent is based on 517-337-1133 income. For affor d able www.phgrentals.com housing call (616) 5278900. This institution is an E qual Opportunity Provid er. E qual Housing Opportu- WILLIAMSTON 2 BDRM., nity. TDD #(800) 649-3777 1 bath, recently remod eled, 1 car garage, $675 mo. + utils. Call 517-2851st Month Rent FREE when 0575. you sign a 12 mo. lease! Forest View Apts, Haslett * Immedia te Occupancy * C ozy 1 bd rm apts $560 * PET WELCOME * S ingle level bldg w/ private entries * Washer/Dryer hook ups in utility room * Vaulted ceiling in living room * S torage access * Lovely wooded setting * C lose to everything Call toda y for info and tour! 517-349-2250 C ondit ions apply.
OKEMOS- CUT,E VERY PRIGRAND LEDGE LG 2 VATE, 1 bd rm., enclosed bd rm Townhouse, 1.5 garage & dec k. U pgraded bath, f ull bsmt, garage, kitchen, bath & new wood $695+ utilities. Newly flrs are brightened by skyremodeled. light & open flr plan. Fire517-339-2486 place & automatic garage door opener a plus. Incl. lower level storage and KIWANIS VILLAGE WD hookup. Lg. wooded GRAND LEDGE: U pda ted lg. A senior community 62 lot. $785. 517-899-0417. 1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt., years of age or dis abled of laundry hookup. 1.5 bath, 2 any age. Located in Mastory w/garage, lg. kitchen son, MI is currently acPORTLAND APTS & bd rms,. w/balcony. cepting application for 1 Fresh paint, newer carpet. Apply toda y... Move Tobedr oom apartments. No big dogs . Includes morrow! Fast Approval! U nits of barrier f ree des ign trash, lawn & snow. $740 + a C ll 517-647-4910 for a tour may also be available. For util. 517-853-6307 of your new home. Locataffor able housing starting ed j ust minutes west of at $417 Call 517Lansing. H O L T : 2 bd rm, 1.5 bath 2 676-6290 story townhome, partially TDD # (800) 649fin. bsmt w/laundry hook3777 WAVERLY & WILLOW up, dec k, air, newer paint S pacious 2 bd rms. & carpet, incl sewer, waFree heat & water. ter, trash, lawn, snow reQ uiet building. moval. Cat or very small 517-303-6680 dog ok. $715 + sec. dep. ~ Great Apartment ~ 517-853-6307. MASON 2 & 3 bd rm. fir eplace, MASON: MOVE IN central air, washer/ S P E C I A L . 2 BR, 1 bath d ryer. $750-$900. shared bsmt. with locked 517-282-9669 storage/laundry, air, fen517-349-8000 ced backyard. $610 mo. BLUE WATER VILLAGE 517-230-3885,517-202-1781 Dimonda le, near GM Delta plant. New 2 & 3 bd rms, 2 MASON--FREE HEAT! 1 & baths, starting at $700 O S T U HEAT S LANSING 3 2 bd rms, $99 S ecurity e d & trash incl. all applianbd rm., 2 baths, loft , air, posit, Vouchers accepted, ces, bsmt., pets welcome. bsmt., dec k, great neighS pacious 1,000 sq. f t. Call 517-749-1714 or borhood. No pets. $755 + Water/S ewer/Trash incl. 517-372-6250 depos it. 517-393-8970. Pet-fr iendly . 517-244-0672
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BARN ROOF We put steel roofs on high barns. Ask for John 616-527-3635.
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S .E . LANSING- 3 bd rm., 1.5 bath, kitchen appliances, central air, garage, if nis hed bsmnt., storage room, lg. laundry room w/WD hookup. $850+ utilities. No pets. 517-394-6774 WEBBERVILLE2 bd rm. d uplex, 2 car garage, $725/mo. 517-521-3242 or 810-923-0910. WILLIAMSTON2 BDRM, NEW APPLIANCES & carpeting. kitchen, dining room, liv. room & dec k. C lose to dow ntown & schools. $550/mo. 517655-1743
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HOLT CLEAN! 3BR, 1.5BA, W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Air, Private Drive, Yard, 1547 ROOSEVELT ST. S hed. No smoking or pets. 2 bd rm., 1.5 car garage, lg. $750/mth includes water & backyard, $650+ utilities. sewer. 517-507-3887 Call 517-372-8129.
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HOLT 2 bd rm. d uplexes. Nice yard. $650 & $560 water & sewer included. 517-694-1899.
HOUSECLEANING BY CINDY now schedu ling Holida y cleaning! Free estimates. 18 years exp. 517-643-2709
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GREAT LOCATION IN Groesbeck. 4 bd rm., 2 bath. Open flr . plan, bonus f amily room, hard wood lf rs., id s hwasher, washer/ d ryer, fenc ed yd. Pets okay. $1,100/mo. 517-420-7554
PERFECTIONS. TRASH, BRUSH, APPL. haul- PAINTING Int & ext. Q uality work. ed Yard & build. clean up, Refer ences, f ree est. trees & bushes trimmed. (517)332-3281 or 290-4187. Low Prices! Mike 393-4664
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DEER CREK MANOR IN WILLIAMSTON S tudio starting at $405 1 bd rm starting at $520 2 bd rm S tanda rd starting at $620 2 bd rm Deluxe starting at $720 2 bd rm Luxury starting at $790 Hurry, they are going f ast! Call C yndi 517-285-8343
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MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1968 $8000 Auto., ps, very nice car, priced well below book value 517-393-7784
LINO C LN TOWN A C R 2004 $10,500 S ignature, 4 d r., C hampagne, S imulated conv. top, tan lthr, keyless, 69K mi. 517-505-5998
CAMRY 2003 $4300 179K, CD, remote locks, ps, pb, well maintained, clean, d rives-looks great 517-651-6286
2006 MAGNM U R S T8 (HEMI) $20,000. Red, 55K, 1 owner, all record s, loaded. E xcellent C ondit ion 517-647-6211
2009 TOWNA C R IS GNATURE LIMITED $26,800 17K, cream white w/beige lthr heated seats. Perfec t. E xcellent condit ion 517-238-5001
TOYOTA SIENA 2000 126,000 mi., Very good cond.
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BUIK C LUR EC EN X C L 2009 $26,300 Total vehicle price $35,670. White. 14,000 mi. Warnty Mint cond. 810-841-1396
Cadillac $4,100 517-719-1162
Chevrolet
RANGR E , 2001 Low miles, loaded, Good condit ion.
4wd, extended
MERCEDES S 320 1994 $5500/OBO Great shape, 120,000 mi., black on black 517-374-2854, 517-708-7664
Mini Vans
2000 E -150 VAN $12,000 Wheelchair acc. w/side lift . Black, grey int., 72K mi. 269-968-4423
CHRYSLER 2008 $17,995 Town & C ountry Touring, 6 cyl, Lthr, d ual DVD, 35100mi., Black 517-569-3492
F-350 DRW, 2000 $22,000 50K mi. C rew cab, 7.3L id es el. Loade.d Banks brake. E xcellent condit ion. 517-420-4959
HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & f ull size 5751 S . C eda r - Call Dale 517-882-7299
Honda IC VIC X E 2004 128K mi., 4 d r. auto, new tires E xcellent cond
H C V E Y B US R U BAN LT 1500 2002 $5400 5.3L, all pwr, new tires, wheel barings & f uel pump E xcellent cond. 517-525-0445 BOX VAN, 1990 $1500/BEST High mi., many new parts, new tires. Fair condit ion. 517-331-0542
$8995/BEST cab. 517-230-7117
EDGE SEL 2007 $20,000 6 cyl, CD changer, Lthr, 9200mi., Off White 517-323-2920
MALIBU LS 1998 $1950/OBO 6cyl, Great MPG, 205000mi, new tire,strut,brakes 989-307-3111 IMPALA LT, 2006 $8700 74,500 mi. Bronze, very clean, well maint. E xcellent condit ion. 517-282-0272
Toyota
HANDICAP ACCESIBLE ’00 DODGE VAN $11,000 83,500 mi., lower floor , power ramp & door . Good condit ion 517-627-7714
Buick
DEVILLE 1997 8 cyl, Lthr, 98000mi., Maroon. Good condit ion
Lincoln
$5800/OBO Tim 517-290-6798
Lincoln LS V8 2003 $8,995 8cyl, Lthr, 112,250mi,Blk, new Eagle Zrated tires 517-204-4254
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Oldsmobile ALERO 2004 $4,900 4 cyl, PW, PL, AC, ABS, 65,000mi., White 517-282-7568
Pontiac 1998 TRANSPORT 7 PASS VAN $2995 N ew tires, battery, excellent upkeep, 1 owner. Good C ondit ion 517-647-2443
$5,250/OBO 517-349-3536
Trucks H C V E Y HD 6.6 DIESEL ’07 $40,000/OBO Loaded, w/7 1/2’ Boss plow, 64,800 mi. 269-420-0939 FORD F250 PICKUP 1976 1ST $2000 GETS IT ALL! 70000 miles, many extra parts. 517-882-3621
Vans HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & f ull size 5751 S . C eda r - Call Dale 517-882-7299
Automobiles Wanted VEHICLSE WANTD E Cas h money, Free towing. Call Anytime.
DEAD/ ALIVE 517-487-8704
Junk Cars Wanted BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737 BUYING JUK N A C RS & TRUCKS. Also misc. metal. $200-$800. 7 d ays a week.
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2124 PLEASANT VIEW 2 bd rm., f ull bsmt., garage, fenc ed yard, $750+ util. (517) 482-8771 www.wencoproperties.com
LANSING 230 Francis, S mall 1 bedr oom, 1 bath home. S torage shed. 517-622-6059 or www.sunda ncefa milyhomecenter. com
733 N . JENISO,N Lansing, MI 48915: Beautifu l 2 bd rm., 1 bath. Hard wood lf rs. Incl. f ridge & oven. Well insulated w/new windows. C lose to S t. Lawrence & near L C C / C o o l e y . $15/application fee. $600/mo. 517-331-1182. 919 S . HOLMES ST. 2 bd rm., $550 per mo. + utils. 1059 N. LARCH ST. 2 BR, $550 mo. + utils. Near busline. 2 BR apt., $550 mo., all utils incld. Rooms w/private bath, $350 all utils. incld. Call 484-5619. AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bd rms, S ection 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-1374 BE A HOME OWNER Rent to own. Owner will fina nce. Land C ontract available. Call 517-202-3121. CUTE
1 BDRM. C ountry home in DeWitt area. $550/mo. + dep. & util. No pets or smoking. 669-9455.
LANSING 1803 DONORA, lease to own, 2 bd rm/ 1 bath, hard wood lf oors, appliances included. WD hookup 2 car det atched garage, $650/mo + $650 dep. No pets/d rugs. 517749-2482. LANSING HOME For rent. Neat & clean, 3 bd rm., 1st fl. laundry. Call 517-641-7271 or 517-214-7648.
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MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC Meridia n Township C lerk
MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC Meridia n Township C lerk
LAN S IN G - 2 bd rm houses & 2 bd rm d uplexes and apts. $600-$675. Local owner cell 989-550-1181.
LANSING HOME 2 story 3 bd rm., o f r mal dining ,new kitchen, Call 517-641-7271 or 517214-7648.
TC-86 9435 10/17/10 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF INGHAM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s E state FILE NO. 10-1267-DE
Boats and Motors CLASSIC ’55 Penn Yan Runabout, 15’6’’. Boat & ’62 80 HP E vinrude professiona lly restored. New canvas cover & seats. Trailer incl. $2750/best. 989-763-6400
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LANSING SOUTHSIDE 28’, 3 bd rm., w/ garage, large ’91 MOTOR HOME Gulfstre am, 65,000 mi. Askbackyard. S ection 8 weling $5,500, excellent condi come. C lose to schools. tion. Call: 517-626-6989. $650+ depos it. LC avail. 517-393-5188, 616-527-2008
E state of Mildr ed Marie Roiser, Deceased Date of birth: 2/28/1922 TO ALL CREDITORS: * NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dec edent , Mildr ed Marie Rosier, Deceased, who lived at 4858 Bunker Road, Mason, MI died June 15, 2010. C redit ors of the dec edent are notified that all claims against the estate will be for ever barred unless presented to Thomas E Roiser named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 313 W. Kalamazoo S treet, Lansing, MI 48933 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months af ter the d ate of publication of this notice. Date: 9/13/10
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Timothy P Young P33897 2401 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48912 (517) 487-8300
ENGLEWOOD, FL. condo in 55+ comm. 5 min. f rom gulf. 2 BR-2BA. Fully f urn., newly remodeled w/new appliances. One car gar. 3, 6, 9, or 12 month terms. No smoking-No pets. $1,600 mo. w/util. incl. Pictures avail. 517-623-6190.
Thomas E Roiser 700 C lark S treet Lansing, MI 48906 C larence M Hansen Trust 517-372-0238 No. 1 U /A/D October 6, 2000, TC -86 9454 amended June 27, 2009 Decedent : C larence M Han- 10/17/10 sen: Date of birth: July 2, 1913 NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: C larence M Hansen died May 23, 2010. Decedent who was the S ettlor of the above trust, lived at 870 Lenna Keith C ircle, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. C redit ors of When you need repairs the Decedent are notified that all claims against the around the home Decedent and his trust will be for ever barred unless - and you need them presented to Thelma Dunn Hansen or James D Phillips, fast- check the service C o-Trustees or to their attorney at the addr ess set directory in the Source forth below, or by commencing a proceeding in the Ingham C ounty Probate SEE SOURCEADS.COM C ourt, Lansing, MI 48933 OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE within four (4) months af ter the d ate of publication of this notice. This notice is given pursuant to MCL 700.7504, as amended.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 2, 2010 General E lection has been schedu led for Wednes d ay October 27, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Meridia n Municipal Building, Town Hall Room, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864-1198. The Public Accuracy Test is condu cted to demonstra te that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.
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AFFORDABLE OFFICE SUITES in East Lansing. From 200 to 4,000 sq. f t. Includes utilities & j anitorial services; Free use of confer ence rooms and business center equipped with copier and f ax. 517-3513335. www.executiveof f iceprk.c om
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD O N VEMBER 2, 2010 IN MERIDIAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
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Please take notice that Meridia n C harter Township will hold an election on Tuesd ay, November 2, 2010. STATE: Governor, Lt. Governor, S ecretary of S tate, Attorney General, 2 Members of the S tate Board of E d ucation, 2 Members of the U niversity of Michigan Board of Regents, 2 Members of the Michigan S tate U niversity Board of Trustees, 2 Members of the Wayne S tate U niversity Board of Governors O C NGREIS ONAL: Representative in C ongress (8th District) LEGISLATIVE: S tate S enator (23rd District), S tate Representative (69th District) COUNTY: C ounty C ommissioner Districts 9, 11, 12 AND ALSO TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING NONPARTISAN OFFICERS: JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, JUDGE OF 4TH DISTRICT O C R U T OF APPEALS, JUDGES OF 30TH CIR CUIT COURT, JUDGE OF 55TH DISTRICT COURT OKEMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS to elect the follow ing: Two (2) Members to the Board of E d ucation for regular terms ending 2014 One (1) Member to the Board of E d ucation for one partial term ending 2012 EAST LANSING CITY SCHOOLS to elect the follow ing: Two (2) Members to the Board of E d ucation for regular terms ending 2014 WILLIAMSTON CITY SCHOOLS to elect the follow ing: Two (2) Members to the Board of E d ucation for regular terms ending 2014 AND TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS: STATE 10-1 A PROPOSAL TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A GENERAL REVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION 10-2 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FELONS FROM HOLDING ELECTIVE OFFICE AND SPECIFIED TYPES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS COUNTY POTTER PARK ZOO AND POTTER PARK MILLAGE RENEWAL QUESTION LOCAL HEADLEE OVERRIDE BALLOT PROPOSAL RENEW AND REDUCE LAND PRESERVATION MILLAGE Write-in candia d tes must file a Declaration of Intent on or befor e 4 p.m. Frida y, October 22, 2010. To view the ballot, contact the Meridia n Township C lerk, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864, 517-8534300 or log onto the township website at www.twp.meridia n.mi.us or www.michigan.gov/vote. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00P.M. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PCT 1 S t. Luke Lutheran C hurch, 5589 Van Atta Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 PCT 2 Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin S t., Haslett, MI 48840 PCT 3 Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 PCT 4 Murphy E lementary c S hool, 1875 Lake Lansing Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 PCT 5 Haslett C ommunity C hurch, 1427 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 PCT 6 Meridia n Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 7 Kinawa Middle School, 1900 Kinawa Dr., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 8 C ornell School, 4371 C ornell Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 9 E dgew ood c S hool, 1826 Osage Dr., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 10 Meridia n Township S ervice C enter, 2100 Gaylord C . S mith C t., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 11 U niversity Baptist C hurch, 4608 S . Hagador n Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 PCT 12 Ward cliff School, 5150 Ward cliff Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823 PCT 13 C entral School, 4406 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 14 Hiawatha School, 1900 Jolly Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 15 Meridia n S enior C tr., 4000 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 16 Meridia n S enior C tr., 4000 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 17 Bennett Woods School, 2650 Bennett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 PCT 18 S nell Towar Recreation C enter, 6146 Porter Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 PCT 19 U nited C hurch of C hrist MI C onfer ence, 5945 Park Lake Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 PCT 20 Lansing Korean U nited Methodist C hurch, 2400 Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 Alaiedon Twp. residents (Okemos Schools ) vote at Alaiedon Twp. Hall, 2021 W. Holt Rd., Mason, MI Williamstown Twp., residents (Okemos Schools ) vote at Pct. 2 S t. Katherine E piscopal C hurch, 4650 N. Meridia n Rd., Williamston, MI All polling place locations are accessible and voting instructions are available in alternative for mats of audio and Braille. All electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Registered electors may apply for an absentee ballot with the city or township clerk where they are registered.
MASON 600 E C olumbia. 2 bd rm., DAKIN 1022 3 bd rm., gar., 1.5 baths, lg. yard, $750+ new window , bsmt., util. a C ll 517-482-8771. fenc ed yard, $750 + utils. www.wencoproperties.com JEROME 1315 Lg 3 bd rm. apt., fenc ed yard, $700 + heat. PERSONS CT. 1019 2 ST JOHNS 211 Wight S t. 3 bd rm house, garage, big bd rm. home. No smoking yard, $600 +. 517-372-4504. or pets. $750 mo + dep. & util. 989-224-7851 EATON RAPIDS ST JOHNS – 11727 Bunker Hwy, Only $340/Mo! Lease to 2 bd rm., 1 bath, 1408 sq. Own! Your Own Home! f t., 2 story f armhouse. Over 1,500 sq.ft . New Car Full michigan bsmnt. pet & Paint ~ Many more $650/mo. +. Avail. 9/1 to choose f rom!! 517-622-6059 THE MEADOWS or (989) 224-7707 www.sunda ncefa milyhome center.com WEBBERVILLE3 BDRM. ADJACENT to Golf C ourse. 2 car garage, f ull bsmnt. U pper dec k overlooks pond & A E TON RAPIDS waterf all. $1,200/mo.+ de6288 Nye Hwy., 3 bd rm., posit. Pets welcome with 1.5 bath, 1531 sq. f t. terms. 517-521-2213. ranch style home. Propane heat. 517-622-6059 www.sunda ncefa milyhomecenter. com GRAND LEDGE 714 E . Maple. 3 bd rm., 1.5 bath, 2 car garage, lg. yard. $975+ util. 482-8771 www.wencoproperties.com
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