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Full Green & White coverage on big win It’s four in a row for the Spartans over the Wolverines — a 28-14 win that puts MSU atop the Legends Division in the Big Ten. Joe Rexrode and Denny Schwarze, with photos from Rod Sanford and Kevin Fowler, provide complete game coverage in Sports today. And you will find extra features at lsj.com’s Green & White site. Next week it’s Wisconsin, which destroyed Indiana yesterday. But the Spartans have momentum. Away from Spartan Stadium this is a big weekend for high school sports with hundreds of runners in the Greater Lansing Cross Country Invitational. Also, there are state finals for tennis and golf. You will find thorough coverage in Sports and photo galleries at lsj.com. Protesters showing solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York rallied Saturday at the Capitol. It was an extension of the campout protest staged in Reutter Park last week. What are the issues? How about the influence of Wall Street and big money on government, the growing inequity of wealth and the lack of good jobs. You’ll find a full report of the local protest in the Local & State section. If you think air travel is getting worse you’re right. As reported in Business Weekly today, planes are packed and will be at least through the end of the year. We take look at flights from local airports — Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids and Detroit. Also, an alternative — train travel on Amtrak. In Life, two articles of note: The first deals with breast cancer and the special challenge it poses for minority populations. Risk factors and types of cancer can vary widely. The best defense is regular breast examinations. The other story deals with the spiders you may find in your house. Fortunately, most are harmless. Enjoy the rest of the day. And thanks for reading the Lansing State Executive Editor Journal.

holding a memorial service for Steve Jobs today at Stanford University. The Wall Street Journal said invitations have gone out to Silicon Valley luminaries and other people close to Jobs. Apple tells the newspaper that Jobs the evening event is private. Apple has said that no public services are planned. Jobs, who co-founded Apple and was the mastermind behind popular gadgets such as the iPhone and the iPad, died Oct. 5 at 56 after struggling for years with pancreatic cancer. The Journal said a small

Mexican prison melee leaves 20 dead MEXICO CITY — A bloody, hours-long fight in a prison in the Mexican border city of Matamoros on Saturday left 20 inmates dead and 12 injured, state officials said. The fight apparently started with a dispute between two inmates and other prisoners joined in, creating a melee that lasted until authorities retook control of the facility in Matamoros, which sits across the border from Brownsville, Texas. A statement said officials were notifying the families of those killed and injured. It said there would be an investigation.

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Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, as the branch is known, is considered by the U.S. the most dangerous of the terror network’s affiliates. airstrike in the southeastern province of Shabwa was Egyptian-born Ibrahim alBanna, identified by the nation’s Defense Ministry as the media chief of the Yemeni branch of the al-Qaida. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, as the branch is known, is considered by the U.S. the most dangerous of the terror network’s affiliates after it plotted two recent failed attacks on American soil. Its fighters and other Islamic militants have taken advantage

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The Spartans reveled in the win. Dantonio used words such as “amazing” MSU fans and “content” and talked stay in the stands enjoy- about winning it for the fans and former players ing MSU’s and coaches. 28-14 win MSU senior Saturday quarterback Kirk Cousins over Michitalked about “walking the gan in Spartan Stadium. streets” in this state for the rest of his life after ROD SANFORD becoming the first MSU LANSING STATE JOURNAL quarterback to win three straight against U-M. But the fact is, MSU But this wasn’t euphowhere. That’s our goal,” has a better team right Dantonio said. “To be able ria. It wasn’t like after now. And frankly, the to play competitively with past MSU victories, back Spartans have bigger when they came every anybody in this country, things to conquer than anywhere, any time. Have few years and were consimply U-M. sidered major upsets. we reached that yet? MSU players were talkWe’re gonna find out the ing about Wisconsin, too, Bigger game ahead rest of the year.” and about the endless The Spartans were This is a defending Big quest for national respect. fired up for the game. Ten co-champion about to “It wasn’t any less host a bigger game — yes, They played with intensity emotional,” MSU senior a bigger game — on Satur- — sometimes too much receiver Keith Nichol day, when No. 4 Wisconsin intensity, particularly said. “Just a different kind visits. Pull the upset there when sophomore defenof emotional, if that makes sive end Will Gholston and the Spartans are the any sense.” punched U-M’s Taylor clear favorites to win the Yes, it does. This was Lewan after Lewan Big Ten Legends Division a great win for Michigan and get to the league’s first dragged Gholston by the facemask at the end of the State, but it probably championship game. won’t be the Spartans’ bigthird quarter. “What we’re looking That was one of five per- gest win this season. for in this program, what This is how things used sonal fouls for the Sparour goals are in this proto be for Michigan. tans. Penalties, dropped gram is any time, any-

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“Michigan State is here to stay,” MSU junior defensive end Jerel Worthy said. “We’re trying to show our dominance in this state. We tried to go out there and play our football. Coach (Mark) Dantonio has instilled in our minds that we won’t lose to Michigan.” MSU’s program is up in a big way under Dantonio, who joins Charlie Bachman (1933-37) as the only Spartans coaches to win four of their first five games against U-M. And Michigan’s program dipped severely in three seasons under Rich Rodriguez and now still has ground to make up under first-year coach Brady Hoke. The Wolverines will get better and be back, no one who pays any attention to this stuff could argue otherwise.

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Liberian opposition parties pull out A group of Liberian opposition parties said Saturday they are pulling out of a recent presidential poll and threatened to refuse the results over allegations that election officials are skewing the outcome in favor of the president. Saturday’s statement was signed by eight parties, including those of second-place challenger Winston Tubman and third-place contender Prince Johnson. The latest partial results gave President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf a narrow lead in the race. In a statement, the group claimed “massive fraud being carried out by the National Elections Commission.”

Syrian forces kill 5 people Syrian security forces trying to suppress the anti-government uprising killed five people Saturday, according the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and another opposition group, the Local Coordination Committees. The dead included one person who was attending a funeral procession for a teenager shot dead in protests a day earlier and an activist for the Observatory, who was assassinated while in hiding in a besieged eastern city of Deir el-Zour, the group said. The funeral targeted Saturday was for 14year-old Ibrahim al-Shayban, one of 11 people shot dead by Syrian troops on Friday. His funeral was held in the Damascus suburb of Midan.

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Yemeni protests In the streets: A protestor flashes the victory sign and chants slogans during a demonstration to demand the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. Across the nation

Bachmann signs border fence pledge Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann on Saturday signed a pledge to push for construction of a fence along the entire length of the border with Mexico. . Van Hipp Jr., head of Americans for Securing Our Border, said Bachmann was the first GOP presidential hopeful to sign the pledge, but he added the group plans to aggressively seek the support of others as well. The document binds Bachmann to support the construction of a double fence along the length of the U.S. border with Mexico by 2013.

Zebras escape Boston zoo exhibit An adult zebra and an endangered baby zebra escaped from an exhibit at a Boston zoo that was then evacuated. No injuries were reported Saturday after the zebras got loose from their enclosure at the Franklin Park Zoo at about 10:45 a.m. The baby soon returned to the enclosure, while the adult female was confined in one area of the zoo early Saturday afternoon as workers tried to get her back to the exhibit. By Jacqueline L. Salmon with wire reports

2 charged with stealing bridge NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Two brothers have been charged with stealing a western Pennsylvania bridge and selling the almost 16 tons of scrap metal for more than $5,000. Police said 24-year-old Benjamin Arthur Jones and 25-year-old Alexander Williams Jones of New Castle used a blowtorch to break up the bridge in late September or early October. They face felony charges of criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy. Authorities said Alexander Jones told a recycling company employee that he had permission to carve the bridge for scrap. The recycling company called police.

Police shoot man in wheelchair PHOENIX — A man in a wheelchair has been fatally shot by Phoenix police after officers said he pointed a gun at them. Police said two veteran officers went to the main bus and light rail station in downtown Phoenix around 2:20 a.m. Saturday after someone reported gunshots. The Arizona Republic reported that witnesses told police the man assaulted a woman believed to be his girlfriend. Police said the man became belligerent as officers approached, and he pulled a handgun from the waistband of his pants. Police said both officers gave several commands for the man to drop the gun, and they fired when he raised the gun and pointed it at the officers. — From wire reports

Mitt Romney’s early success in the Republican presidential race is challenging the tea party’s clout. Will it continue to pull the GOP sharply right? Will it slowly fade? Or merge with mainstream Republican elements in a nod to pragmatism, something it’s hardly known for? On the surface, Romney’s strength seems at odds with the tea party’s fiery success in ousting Republicans seen as compromisers, and in making the House GOP caucus more ideological, even when its leaders plead for flexibility. Romney defends the government’s 2008 bank bailouts, plus the mandated health insurance he initiated as Massachusetts governor. He says he can work with “good Democrats.” Al-

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Flying the flag: Tea party activists protest against Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently in Concord, N.H. though he later changed, Romney once supported abortion rights, gun control and gay rights. These positions run counter to the beliefs and goals of many tea party activists scattered throughout the country. Yet Romney is faring better in polls, fundraising and debates than are contenders with stronger tea party creden-

tials, including Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry. Several Republican strategists, and even some tea party leaders, say they aren’t surprised or alarmed. Their overarching goal is to defeat President Barack Obama next year, they say, and if Romney is best-positioned to do

that, they’ll endure his shortcomings. “The perception that tea partyers are ideological purists is wrong,” said Sal Russo, a longtime Republican strategist in California and a leader of the Tea Party Express. “We are a broadbased movement,” he said, “and we are looking to win in 2012.” Some campaign veterans see bigger problems for Romney. Polls of Republicans show Romney holding steady at about 25%, while Bachmann, Perry and Cain take turns making surges. “That tells me that 75% of the primary voters would really rather have someone else,” said GOP lobbyist and consultant Mike McKenna. Many tea party activists have little or no loyalty to the Republican Party, and McKenna predicts big problems next year if they feel their conservative values were sacrificed for political expediency. “Romney would cause enormous numbers of tea partytype voters to simply not show on game day,” he said.

Teens sound off in digital library Project aims to expand kids’ media literacy in 21st century By Greg Toppo USA TODAY CHICAGO n the ground floor of the city’s main library, an odd experiment is taking place, one that could determine what your neighborhood library looks like in 10 years. It goes like this: Take a very large room and fill it with the latest digital media — laptop computers, music keyboards, recording equipment, video cameras and gaming consoles. Invite teenagers. Apply a little pressure, pushing them both to consume and produce media. Watch what happens. Once a storage room at the Harold Washington Library, the high-ceiling, 5,500-square-foot space, dubbed “YOUmedia — a Digital Library Space for Teens,” has become a magnet for young people citywide, so popular and influential that the library plans to replicate it citywide. The original space, sitting in the shadow of the downtown Loop, sees a steady stream of visiting librarians, educators and scholars. “When people see it, they’re completely gobsmacked,” says Mary Dempsey, library commissioner. Funded in part by the Chicagobased John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the project sprang from research on how digital media affect kids’ literacy. Simply put, it’s changing the requirements. “We are in one of these rare moments in time where what it means to be literate today, what it meant for us, is going to be different from what it means to be literate for our kids,” says DePaul University’s Nichole Pinkard, who first envisioned the space. Just as schools have always pushed teens to read critically and pick apart authors’ arguments, she says, educators must now teach kids how to consume media critically and, ideally, to produce it. “It’s really a shift from thinking of a library as a repository to a community center, a place where things actually happen,” says Taylor Bayless, 27, a librarian and one of the center’s mentors. YOUmedia owes much of its basic ideology to Mizuko Ito, a cultural anthropologist at the University of California-Irvine who in 2006 studied how teens use “new media.” After three years, her team concluded that most kids shift between three

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Keyed in, tuned in: Students use one of the keyboards in the “messing around” section of YOUmedia.

A place to hang out: Charnell Hemphill, left, plays on a keyboard while Lauraah McGuire, Dana Jackson and Jara Rollins surf the Web.

Downtown branch: An el train rolls past the Harold Washington Library Center on State Street in Chicago.

stages of consumption and creation, informally dubbed “hanging out,” “messing around” and “geeking out.” In the first stage, teens are mostly text-messaging or instant-messaging friends and haunting sites such as Facebook — what the researchers call a “lightweight means” of maintaining friendships. “Messing around” begins when teens take an interest in media itself: composing music, editing photos or shooting video, driven more by interests than a desire to be with friends. “Geeking out” involves using new media in an “intense, autonomous and interest-driven way” that often leaves friends in the dust as teens seek out experts for help. YOUmedia is laid out to accommodate all three stages. Drew Davidson of Carnegie Mellon University notes that he and colleagues designed it with the “hanging out” space by the front door. But even kids who stay put there absorb what’s happening in the other two. “If you’re just ‘hanging out,’ your awareness of the possibilities of the things you could do

and conversation are everywhere. Poet and lead mentor Mike Hawkins says, “It’s a constructive loud.” Raymond Abercrombie, 17, stumbled upon YOUmedia two years ago while looking for “some random book” for a college-prep class. Ten minutes into his first visit, he met Hawkins, widely known as “Brother Mike” — the name comes from his days on the city’s poetry scene — who introduced him to performance poetry. Soon Abercrombie was geeking out in what he calls “the nerd space,” discussing poetry. Then he was performing his own poetry and music. He now shows up seven days a week, and you’ll find him most afternoons “either making music or discussing music.” Ito, the anthropologist, considers the project “amazing on a lot of levels.” Ito says the secret of YOUmedia’s success is that it’s based not on what adults think students should be doing, but on “what kids actually do and how they engage” with media and one another.

just gets raised,” he says. On a recent afternoon, most patrons were comfortably “hanging out.” Two girls in a beanbag chair shared a MacBook they had checked out at the front desk, tweaking their Facebook statuses; a dozen boys egged each other on as two button-mashers played the video game Infamous. Nearby, Bayless sat with a group of boys, helping them plan a taping of their weekly podcast about video games. They were somewhere on the border of stages two and three, “messing around” but approaching geek stage. One of the three was trying to get Bayless to think about how the game Bioshock owed its philosophy to the novels of Ayn Rand. Clearly geeking out. A few feet away, another boy repeatedly played a fragment of percussive digital music, shaving off microseconds as he struggled to fit it into a larger composition. One thing you quickly notice: It’s loud. Gone are the students studying quietly among the stacks. While bookshelves occupy a large central space, the sounds of music, video games

U.S. won’t keep troops in Iraq after deadline The Associated Press

BAGHDAD — The U.S. is abandoning plans to keep U.S. troops in Iraq past a year-end withdrawal deadline, The Associated Press has learned. The decision to pull out fully by January will effectively end more than eight years of U.S. involvement in the Iraq war, despite ongoing concerns about its security forces and the potential for instability. The decision ends months of hand-wringing by U.S. ofﬁcials over whether to stick to

a Dec. 31 withdrawal deadline that was set in 2008 or negotiate a new security agreement to ensure that gains made and more than 4,400 American military lives lost since March 2003 do not go to waste. In recent months, Washington has been discussing with Iraqi leaders the possibility of several thousand American troops remaining to continue training Iraqi security forces. A Pentagon spokesman said Saturday that no ﬁnal decision has been reached about the U.S. training relationship with the

Iraqi government. But a senior Obama administration official in Washington confirmed Saturday that all American troops will leave Iraq except for about 160 activeduty soldiers attached to the U.S. Embassy. A senior U.S. military official confirmed the departure and said the withdrawal could allow future but limited U.S. military training missions in Iraq if requested. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity. Throughout the discussions,

Iraqi leaders have adamantly refused to give U.S. troops immunity from prosecution in Iraqi courts, and the Americans have refused to stay without it. Iraq’s leadership has been split on whether it wanted American forces to stay. Some argued the further training and U.S. help was vital, particularly to protect Iraq’s airspace and gather security intelligence. But others have deeply opposed any American troop presence, including Shiite militiamen who have threatened attacks on any American forces who remain.

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ROME — Italian riot police fired tear gas and water cannons Saturday in Rome as violent protesters hijacked a peaceful demonstration against corporate greed, smashing bank windows, torching cars and hurling bottles. Elsewhere, hundreds of thousands nicknamed “the indignant” marched without incident in cities across Europe, as the Occupy Wall Street protests linked up with long-running demonstrations against EuropeARTURO RODRIGUEZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS an governments’ austerity measures. People take a part in a demonstration as they march Saturday toward Puerta del Sol Heavy smoke billowed square in Madrid in solidarity action for the worldwide protest dubbed Occupy the City. in downtown Rome as a In Frankfurt, small group broke away and wreaked havoc in streets Germany, close to the Colosseum and continental elsewhere in the city. Clad in black with their Europe’s financial faces covered, protesters hub, 5,000 people threw rocks, bottles and incendiary protested at devices at INSIDE the European banks and » Protesters gather outside Rome poCentral Bank. lice in riot Capitol in gear. With Lansing. clubs and ond-largest city, 3,000 took Page 1B hammers, part in a peaceful protest. they destroyed bank ATMs, Several hundreds more set trash bins on fire and marched in the German citassaulted at least two news ies of Berlin, Cologne and crews from Sky Italia. Munich and the Austrian Riot police charged the capital of Vienna. Protestprotesters repeatedly, firers in Zurich, Switzerland’s ing water cannons and tear financial hub, carried bangas. Around 70 people were ners reading “We won’t bail injured, according to news you out yet again” and “We reports. are the 99 percent.” That referred to the world’s richest 1 percent, who control bil‘Worrying signal’ lions in assets while billions Fleeing the violence, ANGELO CARCONI/ASSOCIATED PRESS of others are struggling to peaceful protesters stormed make ends meet. up the steps outside the Ba- An Italian paramilitary policeman, his face covered with In Brussels, thousands of silica, one of the oldest in blood, adjusts his helmet during clashes Saturday in Rome. protesters marched through Rome. the downtown chanting Some activists turned Clad in black with Wikileaks founder againsttheviolentgroup,tryWikileaks founder Julian “Criminal bankers caused their faces covered, Assange spoke to protest- this crisis!” and pelted the ing to stop them and shouting “Enough!” and “Shame!” ers outside St. Paul’s Cathe- stock exchange building protesters in Italy Rome Mayor Gianni Aledral in London, calling the with old shoes. Protesters also accused manno blamed the violence threw rocks, bottles international banking syson “a few thousand thugs tem a “recipient of corrupt and incendiary from all over Italy, and posmoney.” sibly from all over Europe, devices at banks and The London demonstrawho infiltrated the demtion swelled to several Rome police onstration.” Premier Silvio thousand people by early in riot gear. Berlusconi called the vioevening, and police said lence a “worrying signal,” three were arrested. While and added that the perpetra- Puerta del Sol plaza. protesters erected tents and Organizers said 300,000 gathered blankets, food and tors “must be found and punished.” Berlusconi barely people took part, but police water to settle down for the survived a confidence vote did not offer an estimate. evening, police urged them Other Spanish cities in- to leave, saying cathedral Friday, with many questioning his leadership. Italy’s cluding Barcelona, Seville, staff needed to prepare for debt burden is second only Valencia and Malaga host- today’s services. to Greece in the 17-nation ed similarly well-attended In Paris, marchers shook eurozone and the country gatherings. their fists and shouted as rapidly is becoming a focus theypassedthecity’shistoric of concern in Europe’s debt Pushing in Portugal stock exchange, before concrisis. Portuguese protesters an- gregating by the hundreds ANSA said four people gry at their government’s outside the ornate City Hall. from an anarchist group handling of the economic “Stand up Paris! Rise Up!” were arrested Saturday crisis pushed against police protesters shouted. “Sharing with helmets, anti-gas lines in Lisbon, but officers will save the world!” masks, clubs and hundreds stopped them from storming The Greek capital of of bottles in their car. parliament. Portugal is one Athens has seen near-daily Elsewhere, bright au- of three European nations — strikes and protests as the tumn sunshine and a social along with Greece and Ire- government fights to avoid media campaign brought out land — that has had to accept bankruptcy, and Saturday thousands across Europe. was no different. Some 2,000 an international bailout. In Spain, the Indignant In Frankfurt, continen- rallied outside parliament Movement that began tal Europe’s financial hub, against a new austerity packaround-the-clock “occupa- 5,000 people protested at age being voted upon on tion” protest camps in May the European Central Bank, Thursday,whileteachersand which lasted for weeks held with some setting up a tent civil servants held marches evening marches Saturday camp in front of the ECB elsewhere in the city. In that converged on Madrid’s building. Thessaloniki, Greece’s sec-

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South Korean protesters stage an Occupy Seoul rally in front of the Financial Supervisory Commission building in Seoul, South Korea, in support of Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Wall Street protesters walk past a coffee shop as they march toward Washington Square Park before they head to Times Square for a rally Saturday. DAVID KARP ASSOCIATED PRESS

NATO, which has its headquarters in Brussels, of wasting taxpayer money on the wars in Libya and Afghanistan, saying that one European soldier deployed to Afghanistan costs the equivalent of 11 high school teachers. Some 300 activists rallied in Helsinki with homemade signs and stalls full of art and food. Across the Atlantic, hundreds protested near the TorontoStockExchangeandthe headquarters of major Canadian banks to decry what theycalledgovernment-abettedcorporategreed.Protests also were being held in Montreal,Vancouver,Halifaxand Winnipeg. In New York, thousands of demonstrators protesting corporate greed ﬁlled Times Square on Saturday night, mixing with gawkers, Broadway showgoers, tour-

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Tens of thousands in Bhutan celebrate the wedding of their king to commoner THIMPHU, Bhutan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tens of thousands of Bhutanese have crammed into a stadium in the capital for a reception celebrating the wedding of their beloved king to their new queen. King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck married commoner Jetsun Pema in a Buddhist ceremony Thursday in the Himalayan kingdom. Their wedding was celebrated with a huge reception Saturday where the couple shared their ďŹ rst

public kiss. Traditional dancers performed for them. Children put on a taekwondo demonstration and the prime minister and lawmakers danced with the king on the sports ďŹ eld. The couple spent hours walking through the stands to shake hands and talk to their subjects. Then thousands of people poured KEVIN FRAYER/ASSOCIATED PRESS onto the ďŹ eld and formed concentric Bhutanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema kiss circles for a traditional ďŹ nal dance. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Associated Press

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JamesD.Tylerstuffedcotton balls into his ears and waited for the announcement. He was kneeling at the bottom of a 6-foot-deep ditch, bearing every piece of his combat gear, too young at 18 to even consider that this might be the end of his life. If itwasgoingtobe,hewouldn’t be alone. No one in Company F had any better odds. Except that Tyler, then a grunt in 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, would not go over the ditch into the teeth of the enemy. He and everyone else knew their orders — hug the side of the ditch, close your eyes, put your face in the crook of your arm. Do not raise your head, under RODGER MALLISON/MCT NEWS SERVICE any circumstances. “It was just before Marine veteran James D. Tyler, seen here last month, witnessed an atmospheric atomic bomb test in Nevada on July 5, 1957, but he receives no benefits dawn,” said Tyler, 72, of Bur- despite his exposure to the blast and radiation. leson. “We assumed that the All told, about 400,000 Americans would be classified A common phrase among people in charge knew what Marines sent to the atomic they were doing.” as “atomic veterans,” about half of whom served in Hiroshima and tests in Nevada was “Semper The countdown began, Nagasaki, Japan, during occupation duty in the late 1940s. Fry,” a dark joke on the Maand then everything went rines’ motto, “Semper Fi.” blindingly white. When the bomb detonatSeveral decades ago, during the darkest days of the ence at the tests in 1957. has campaigned for a num- going dispute with the VA, ed, Tyler saw nothing but a Cold War, with the threat He has repeatedly ap- ber of illnesses to be linked though, are the jaw-drop- blinding white, even though of nuclear annihilation, the plied for service-connected to radiation exposure, but ping stories of his presence his eyes were shut and his face buried in his arm. U.S. military tested more compensation for degener- arthritis is not one of them. at the tests. After a few seconds, he than 1,000 nuclear weapons In June 1957, Tyler’s unit ative joint disease, arthritis Ritter continues to serve in the deserts of Nevada and glaucoma, but the VA on a congressional advisory at Camp Pendleton, Calif., started to see one color at and the waters of the Pacifwas transported to the Ne- a time all the way through says there is no connection board on radiation issues. ic. Many of the thermonuvada Test Site, northwest of the spectrum, even though between those diseases and No health issues yet Las Vegas, for a series of he never opened his eyes. clear detonations involved radiation. Then he heard the boom the presence of large num“I’m just mad,” he said. Ritter, a former Navy thermonuclear tests called and felt the air coming. It bers of soldiers, sailors and Marine veteran James “They’ve run me around for deep-sea diver, was near 18 Operation Plumbbob. Marines, who began to think D. Tyler in 1959. On July 5, his battalion was a giant outgoing wave so many years.” tests in the Pacific in the of themselves as “guinea mid-1950s and has shown no was moved to a ditch five that would “tear your head pig ground grunts.” itary detonated nuclear No link to radiation miles from ground zero. Ty- off” if someone rose from problems. weapons underground be“I haven’t exhibited any ler remembers being told the ditch. The VA lists dozens of Free to tell their tales cause of airborne contam- cancers of the brain, blood, health issues yet,” he said. that no unit had ever been Seconds later, the air came back the other direcIt’s a largely forgotten ination that eventually pancreas, stomach, lung, “I’m very fortunate. All my that close. “I think they wanted to tion with equal force. part of American history, sickened thousands of civil- breast, colon, liver, bone children were born healthy. “I had been around armostly because the govern- ian “downwinders” in Ne- and more as presumptively I can’t say the same for a lot see what it would do to us,” ment didn’t want it known. In vada, Utah, Arizona and the caused by radiation expo- of my shipmates. I watched he said. “I think they were tillery and those big cansure. Other diseases, such some of them go through trying to see how close they nons on ships,” he said. “But today’s world, it can be diffi- Marshall Islands. Some of the veterans, as as brain tumors, cataracts real hell.” could put us to it and not kill those were like a little tiny cult to fathom using regular firecracker to that bomb.” Separate from Tyler’s on- us right then.” troops, given essentially no wellasthecivilians,diedpre- and thyroid disease, are protection, as test subjects maturely, some came down not directly linked but are in an experiment in how to with cancers, some had chil- worth more scrutiny by VA take advantage of the post- dren with genetic deformi- officials. Arthritis and joint ties. VA officials, however, disease are more a factor of nuclear bomb drop. “These guys were sworn say 1,500 veterans regis- old age, officials said. “There is no biological to secrecy,” said R.J. Rit- tered exposure at or above 5 ter, national commander of rem, considered the occupa- plausibility to link radiation and arthritis,” said Dr. Terry the National Association of tional limit for a year. “A majority of individ- Walters, deputy chief conAtomic Veterans. “For the official record, it didn’t hap- uals, even if they were in sultant for post-deployment pen. They were told by a those tests, did not get ex- health in the VA’s Office CID officer, ‘What you saw posed to a high level of of Public Health in Washand heard here today didn’t radiation,” said Dr. Paul ington. “The incidence of happen.’ Now after all these Ciminera, director of the en- those diseases in an exposed years they’re free to tell vironmental agents service population isn’t higher than their story, but they are with the Veterans Affairs expected. This is a really hard-pressed to find some- Department in Washington. well-studied area with a well-documented body of one old enough, including in science. I don’t think they’re the military, to understand Luckier than others that it happened.” Comparatively, Tyler has going to find any startlingAll told, about 400,000 been lucky, as others were, ly new diseases from atomAmericans would be classi- including Ritter, who lives in ic exposures.” Ritter said that it’s not fied as “atomic veterans,” Houston. Tyler had none of about half of whom served the problems that the gov- uncommon for “atomic vetin Hiroshima and Nagasa- ernment linked to exposure erans” to try to get comki, Japan, during occupation to high levels of radiation. pensation in their old age duty in the late 1940s. The But that hasn’t stopped Tyler, but that in many cases they rest were exposed during a retired machinist super- decide that the bureaucrataboveground nuclear weap- visor from Bell Helicopter, ic fight isn’t worth it for ons tests between 1945 and from trying to get benefits “a couple of hundred dol1962. 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Obstructionist council bloc must go OUR POINT IS... O

nly in Lansing would a nay-saying, obstructionist bloc of City Council members refuse a public hearing to a college seeking to build a new facility, add up to 2,000 students and create hundreds of construction jobs. In communities looking to a 21st Century future, plans like those offered by Davenport University are encouraged. In Lansing, a City Council riven by the regressive antics of Carol Wood, Brian Jeffries, Eric Hewitt and Derrick Quinney instinctively rejects any progressive measure. That puts Greater Lansing’s future at risk. It’s wrong. Davenport has outgrown its Kalamazoo Street campus. The school, with 800 students, wants a new building with room for some 3,000. It wanted to build at Oliver Towers apartments and an adjacent city parking lot, a $13 million investment. In return, it would swap its Kalamazoo property, valued at $2.33 million, to the city. But Davenport withdrew its offer

The failed Davenport University expansion is one more reason for Lansing voters to put new faces on their City Council on Nov. 8.

rather than suffer what it politely called the “political fray.” That “fray” is just another round of obstructionist games played by this council bloc. The school is now looking elsewhere. No one should be surprised if Davenport leaves the city, but let’s hope it will reconsider. Sadly, Lansing Community College is a player in the latest mess as well. It has interest in the same parcel, but no plan for its use. When Mayor Virg Bernero announced Davenport’s plan, LCC didn’t even have a bid. LCC made a bid of $2.52 million — to be paid in taxpayer money — the same day the council blocked Davenport’s request. And LCC’s

bid doesn’t include the cost of demolition, another taxpayer expense. In taking that deal, the city would gain on paper, but there’s no beneﬁt to taxpayers. In addition, that bid still needs approval from LCC’s board — hardly a solid offer. Be clear, if LCC had put forth such an offer in the absence of Davenport’s plan, the same council bloc would howl that the city can’t sell prime land without commitments as to what will be built. Arguing about why there was no request for proposals must end. Davenport had a strong plan and a tight timeline. Bernero was right to rush it to council. The lasting value of 3,000 students downtown far outweighs cash from LCC now. To Wood, Quinney, Jeffries and Hewitt, this is all a game of power plays. But Lansing’s future is at stake. That’s no game. This was a wasted opportunity. In less than a month, voters can put an end to this for good. They must do so. An LSJ editorial

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Michigan’s Capital City has much to be proud of My wife and I just visited Lansing as part of a two week driving vacation. As part of our trip, we stopped to visit the Michigan state Capitol and state museum. We have visited 42 state capitols and must say that Michigan’s Capitol and state museum have to be one of the best that we have ever seen. Most states have very nice capitols but most don’t have the elegance of the Michigan Capitol. Also, most states have a state museum but none have a better history of their state in such a beautiful layout as Michigan’s does. Some have no real history of their state at all. We only visited Lansing and then the northern part of Michigan and have to say that Michiganders should be very proud of their Capitol, state museum and natural beauty of northern Michigan. Dan and Sharon Bernier Dayton, Minnesota

Why can’t we learn to care for our crying babies? Many deaths are preventable. The deaths that bother me the most are those of babies or young children who are killed by a caregiver. There is one of those in today’s news. If we can teach young adults to drive a car, we can teach them how to manage a crying baby. Google “crying baby” for some suggestions. If you have to care for a crying baby and you can’t stand it any more, put the baby in a safe place, close the door, and call someone. Any woman who has ever had a child will help you. Maybe we could have this on billboard signs or public service announcements. I’ll vote for the politician who comes up with the solution to this. It’s really not that difﬁcult. Pamela Nelson DeWitt

East Lansing, ﬁnd a way to keep Red Cedar School There is no reason to close Red Cedar Elementary. Closing Red Cedar and rebuilding ﬁve schools doesn’t save money and will cost everyone tens of thousands of dollars. Closing Red Cedar won’t allow for adequate sites for schools for the future since it was one of the best sites for construction. Closing Red Cedar won’t spread multiculturalism around East Lansing, it will introduce a hardship to those without vehicles.

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Why did you single out African-Americans, not others?

In her Oct. 7 letter, Eve R. Ranney states it’s time to drop the “AfricanClosing Red Cedar wasn’t for popAmerican” title. ulation decreases, as there is the highShe doesn’t say the “Mexican-Amerest percentage of children less than five ican, Hispanic-American, Italian-Amerthere. ican, Native-American or any other Closing Red Cedar wasn’t based on ethnic group. popular or informed opinion where the Why, once again, do we have to go city of East Lansing, MSU, the school down this road where blacks are conplanning committee, three board memstantly, and largely unfairly, singled bers, the East Lansing superintendent, out? numerous citizens and the architect How is this title offending anyone? firm hired by the school board all It is who we are, as is true with any came up with numerous alternatives, other ethnic group. I don’t understand and were in opposition to the split vote the need to eliminate the title from decision. society. The school board is not acting in The statement Ranney makes is bafthe best interests of the East Lansing fling. “We the people” is a term that is School District. used subjectively. I support a more cost-effective alterWhile it is true we are supposedly native that is better for the students and all Americans, we are still largely families of East Lansing. identified in society by our ethnicity, Tara Harrison as is evident by its usage on almost East Lansing every document presented to society from census reports to job and college Democrats align with Iran entrance applications. supporting protesters If the title has to be dropped by I read in the news that a leading gen- one group, then it is only fair that it is dropped by all and we should all be eral in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has spoken out in support of the Wall Street identified by our citizenship and not our color. protesters. Gen. Masoud Jazayeri has called the Larry W. Baty protest our “American Spring.” East Lansing It’s comforting to know that PresiSteve Jobs made America dent Barack Obama, Rep. Nancy Pelosi better after being adopted and the rest of the Democratic Party have also come out in support of this Steve Jobs’ enthusiasm and vision protest. created a leadership style and fortune, By siding with Iran, they show the his and Apple’s, that will long be a nation what great American patriots model. they really are! His hands-on style must challenge George Hurrell every young executive aspiring to Lansing greatness. I was surprised by his beginnings. Support Nathan Triplett in East For those who did not read the article, Lansing City Council election the mother was an unwed graduate student at the time of his birth and the The East Lansing City Council elecfather was a foreign student. It was tion is coming up quickly, Nov. 8. 1952. It’s an important election, as much Today, we would have people, many is on the plate for the new council in official capacities, lined up to suggest — unending budget and infrastructure abortion is the only path for such challenges, and the selection of a new a mother to follow. However, almost city manager. surely, she received no such coaching That’s why I’m voting to re-elect or pressure. She chose adoption, and Nathan Triplett. In his service on counAmerica is literally richer for it. cil since 2007, Triplett has proven to Every abortion does not kill a Steve be an assiduous manager and effective Jobs; it does kill a complete, indeleader. pendent and unique human being as To thrive in austere times, East Lanthe U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th sing requires a heightened sense of Circuit has recognized. Each one has citizenship in its voters and leaders. great, unknown potential for shaping Triplett has it. our world. Steve Jobs put a face on this Develop yours by joining me and abstraction for me. voting for Nathan Triplett. Jim Cassidy East Lansing

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Kevin Garnett, 35, the Boston Celtics forward who has had a stellar career, was with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2004 when a teammate, Latrell Sprewell, augmented the national stock of unfortunate pronouncements. Dissatisfied with a threeyear $21 million contract extension offer, Sprewell said: “I’ve got my family to feed.” Remembering the ridicule Sprewell received, Garnett must know the players’ public relations problems as their union, with his support, tussles with team owners over, among other things, the players’ share of the National Basketball GEORGE Association’s almost WILL $4.5 billion (last season) in revenues. With 25 million Americans unemployed, underemployed or too discouraged to seek employment, why should anyone care that fewer than 450 jobs are jeopardized by a labor dispute? The jobs are those of America’s highest paid professional athletes. NBA players’ average salary is $5.1 million. The dispute, which has already caused cancellation of the preseason and the first two weeks of the regular season, at a cost of perhaps $500 million, illustrates an agreeable truth: Man is an economic animal, rationally maximizing income, except when he isn’t. Many of the players are prepared to lose substantial income by prolonging negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement. David Stern, NBA commissioner since 1984, says 22 of 30 teams lost money last year, and their cumulative $450 million losses exceeded the profits of the other eight. The owners want players to receive much less than their current 57 percent of “basketball-related income.” The owners originally said 47 percent; the players said maybe 53 percent. A 50-50 split has been suggested, but the players say 53 is low enough. Every percentage point means $40 million spread over the rosters of 30 teams. Not much. There are other issues. Labor-management disputes test the two sides’ animal spirits and pain thresholds. The former favor the players, who have climbed to the peak of their profession’s pyramid because they are ferocious competitors. Owners, however, have higher pain thresholds because they have longer time horizons: They do not have short careers; they do have deep pockets. Sports leagues must accommodate two competing imperatives. The leagues must encourage the pursuit of excellence by each franchise. But the leagues are selling entertainment, which requires competitive balance. The NFL, which gets so much of its revenue from national television contracts, distributes this to its teams in equal portions, so a team in a small city in Wisconsin can compete with New York teams. In Major League Baseball, whose economic model of largely local revenues developed before the invention of broadcasting, huge disparities of local broadcast revenues tilt the playing field against small-market teams. These have been mitigated by revenue sharing. Basketball is booming, globally. Almost one in five players last season was not American, and when the U.S. team played China in the 2008 Olympics, 1 billion people watched. Selling 1 percent of them an item of team apparel would mean serious money for everyone to fight over, which is a great American game. What do you think? Write George Will at Washington Post Writers Group, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071.

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Michigan needs a fair trade agreement with Japan State’s congressional delegation must push for level playing ﬁeld Over the last two years, Michigan’s automakers — Ford, General Motors and Chrysler — invested over $4.5 bilCHUCK lion in their Michigan facilHADDEN ities. That’s not a typo,

is president but an indication of the and CEO of kind of long-haul investthe Michigan ment America’s auto indus- Manufacturers try is making in Michigan Association. jobs. Michigan’s manufacturers will continue to create good jobs, especially as Gov. Rick Snyder and the Legislature work to improve our state’s business climate by eliminating anti-competitive measures like the indus-

trial Personal Property Tax. Manufacturing jobs support our state’s economy by paying out relatively high wages and benefits and the significant economic multiplier benefits. Jobs in manufacturing help build Michigan communities — which is why it’s so important to protect them whenever we can. Today, Michigan manufacturers focus on winning in the global marketplace — which is why it’s important to pay attention to international trade agreements that could help or hinder Michigan business. In particular, trade with Asia is critical to Michigan’s economic future, a major reason why Gov. Snyder went to Japan, China and Korea recently. As a result, Michiganders and manufacturers need to have the Trans-Pacific Partnership on their radar. This trade agreement has been in negotiations since 2009 with eight other Asia-Pacific nations. It is one example of an international trade agreement that could have a direct impact on Michi-

gan jobs and industry. As it stands, the Trans-Paciﬁc Partnership should help increase American manufacturing exports — which would create and support Michigan jobs. The other countries our government is negotiating with have economies largely complementary to our own, meaning this agreement should be a good one for Michigan jobs. However, Japan has expressed a recent interest in joining this free trade negotiation, despite its decades-long history of being closed to international trade competition — especially in the automotive sector. For each vehicle the U.S. exports to Japan, Japan exports 180 vehicles to the United States. American auto exports to Japan were limited to only 8,000 vehicles last year — this is simply unacceptable. Japan should not be allowed to join the current Trans-Paciﬁc Partnership talks until it opens its markets to U.S. auto exports over the long term. A multi-year

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

Science and math lead to good jobs

Council action hurt city Petty politics will cost Lansing the future it deserves As a downtown business owner, homeowner and retired planning and development director for the city of Lansing. I am extremely upset with the actions of the Lansing City Council in failing to hold a public hearing on the proposal by Davenport University to exchange their current campus property for the Oliver Towers site. I can understand why Davenport ofﬁcials do not want to be caught up in the petty politics of certain Lansing City Council members. I also know that the Lansing City Council’s action cost the city construction jobs, income tax revenue, the removal of a blighted Oliver Towers building and construction of a new ALAN E. $13 million campus for TUBBS Davenport University. is a retired It also ended the director of chance for the city to planning and take over the existing development for the city of Davenport campus, Lansing. which would have provided the city with desirable riverfront property to combine with the former arts center building it already owns nearby. It may also result in the loss of clients for downtown businesses and income tax revenue for the city if Davenport University should decide to move its campus outside the city. In addition to the above, the City Council also sent a terrible message that the Lansing is not a good place to do business unless you have cleared it with certain members of the Lansing City Council, who would rather muddle in administrative matters than set policy for the city. Perhaps they are unaware of city charter changes 20 years ago which established a strong mayor form of government. It is some of these same City Council members who turned down the request by Lansing Community College to acquire the North Grand Avenue

track record of change in Japanese market access would help Michigan manufacturers by creating a level playing field on which they can compete and win. We’re not asking for any special favors or treatment in the Japanese market — just to be held to the same trade standards Japan holds its own auto industry to. We know that American autos can compete with any other nation’s auto manufacturers — which is good for Michigan jobs. Michigan’s automakers build the finest vehicles in the world. Increasing American vehicle exports will help all Michigan manufacturers — which is why we’re calling on Michigan’s congressional delegation to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership and ask Japan to open its auto market to international competition, before it is invited to enjoy preferential access to the American auto market. Fair and simple — if we compete on a level global playing field, Michigan prospers.

Region’s young people can pursue manufacturing field We were very excited to see the response from Neal Rohrs of Charlotte in the recent “Talk About It” column in the Lansing State Journal. The question was “What advice would you give a high school senior who is deciding now what career path to pursue after graduation?” As a local employer, we are finding ourselves challenged to find motivated, educated employees with strong work ethics. REBECCA Manufacturing is becoming very exciting and ROBERTS has energized Michigan due is office manto continuous technological ager and execadvances. utive assistant Now, more than ever, our at Dowding Industries in young people are going to Eaton Rapids. need to get serious about math and science. These are the building blocks that are vital to secure them with the cutting edge technologies to attain jobs in high precision machining and manufacturing that will produce greater potential earnings. There is a need for young entrants into the work arena who are eager and committed, as well as in good command of what have quickly become the “new basics.” The raised bar on math and science would indicate that we should have a pool of applicants with strong skill sets to fit the current employer needs. Students who embrace taking the extra step in their high school career to reach beyond what is simply required to graduate will find that they will be welcome additions to local employers. Our youth are the country’s future. Whether we lag behind or sprint ahead as a nation, depends essentially on them.

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Davenport University’s hopes of using the Oliver Tower site and an adjacent city parking lot to build a $13 million campus were abandoned this week after the Lansing City Council refused to schedule a public hearing on the proposal.

parking ramp. Perhaps we would not be in today’s situation had they done the right thing and approved that request by the community college to acquire the North Grand Avenue ramp for future community college expansion. The Lansing Community College Board also shares some of the responsibilities for this mess because the board

has failed to set forth a master plan for the future expansion of the college that can be approved by the city after consultation with the residents and property owners of the downtown. The board seems to prefer a piecemeal approach to expansion and operates like a private corporation rather than a public body. This must change. Lansing government needs to welcome development and foster a positive climate for investment if we are to become that great city that we have potential to be. We all have a chance to start by electing new City Council members this November who are positive and willing to work for the betterment of the city, rather than engage in small town politics. Lansing desires better.

Rohrs

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Lansing needs to ... foster a positive climate for investment if we are to become that great city that we have the potential to be.

Now, more than ever, young people are going to need to get serious about math and science.

TALK ABOUT IT THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: What do you think about the Occupy Wall Street movement?

No extra wealth to redistribute The protesters seem to be angry at banking and big business. I am also, but banks and big business are just reacting to the unintended consequences of state and federal legislation. If a country has one of the highest corporate tax brackets in the world, no one should be surprised when corporations move operations out of that country. Another example is Fannie Mae and the credit crisis. They are angry about not having good jobs. Look at their pictures and their behavior, would you hire them? They seem to want more wealth redistribution, and I don’t think there is any extra to redistribute right now.

Robertson

Dawe

Applaud the effort to speak out I’m so glad to see the sheep waking from their slumber. It sometimes takes something as big as this to get people really engaged in the process. I applaud the fact that thousands of people are voicing their opinions and actually showing up, trying peacefully to speak out on the economic matters at hand. Whether they will be heard or not remains to be seen.

Clark

Cory

many have been arrested?), intolerant of successful people, and don’t have any ideas other than “more government.” As the last election proved, people want less government intervention, not more. They might make a lot of noise, but they’ll ultimately go nowhere. — Dan Hagan, East Lansing

Citizens have right to protest

Jackson

members are handing out ﬂyers and asking people to attend one of these so-called “spontaneous” events. If you ask 10 of them why they are there, you get 10 different answers. It is aimless, mindless anarchy, fueled by the Democrats’ class warfare. — James Jackson, Lansing

Go, protesters, go!

They have it right. This government (and especially Michigan’s) doesn’t work for regular people. There are no teachers, Disorganized, without plans cops, autoworkers, or nurses in the Legislature, so it is no wonder that they will not Civil disobedience is not an effective respond to our concerns. Liars will say — Neal Rohrs, Charlotte way to bring about change. Every video this movement is against achievement I’ve seen of these protests have shown Protest will make difference when it is really against stonewalling the clashes with police. Some have been quite will of the people. The government took violent. Also, their message is so incoherI completely support Occupy Wall teachers’ money, they took autoworkers’ Street. To my fellow Americans who don’t ent that I’m not sure they have plans to money, they always take state workers’ do anything besides create unrest and a see these demonstrations as examples money. And now when it is time for the of participatory Democracy, don’t believe big mess wherever they go. I think most wealthy to pay up, Republicans obstruct, Americans will write them off as hippies they’ll accomplish anything, and indeed, on the behalf of the most greedy among who missed the ’60s and ’70s. heap public scorn upon demonstrators, I say this: try to remember Birmingham — Seth Schmidtmann — Del Cory, Dimondale us. They don’t work harder, they are not smarter, or more productive. They have Church bombings, the Montgomery bus An aimless, mindless effort just gamed the system. It’s time to change boycott, ﬁre hoses and dogs; rice paddies, A lot of noise, going nowhere helicopters, and agent Orange. And while The Occupy Wall Street “movement” Each “Occupy” participant should spend that system. Go protesters! they’re at it, I hope they’ll remember how is nothing but a liberal attempt to copy one week in a socialist dictatorship. They — Steve Clark, Dimondale the Tea Party movement changed the face the Tea Party and re-brand the unpopular would beg to come back to the capitalistic of American politics in 2009-2010. Democratic Party. The only problem is system they hate so much — the best the “Talk about it” features comments from the LSJ world has to offer. Everywhere, “Occupy” Community Panel. See more online at www.lsj.com. — Susan Robertson, Lansing that the OWS group are militant (how — Therese Dawe, Lansing

I have no problem with orderly, nonviolent protests. It is a right of every citizen of this country. Protests usually are directed at a particular point being made or the desire to have a particular outcome from the protest. Most interviews that I have seen to date, show that many of the protesters have fragmented ideas of what they are protesting, and/or have no idea what outcome they would like to see. If the protest was against our government’s continual intrusion into controlling more and more of our lives: I might join them.

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EU wants banks to take bigger hit in Greece crisis Alvise Armellini

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PARIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Banks will be asked to take a hit on Greece bigger than the 21 percent haircut offered to them in July, French Finance Minister Francois Baroin said Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have an agreement on that issue. To tell you today the ďŹ gure that we will arrive at would go against the schedule of the negotiations,â&#x20AC;? Baroin said after chairing a two-day Group of 20 (G20) major economies meeting in Paris. Further debt relief for Greece, along with bank recapitalizations, bolstering euro bailout facilities and strengthening eurozone discipline rules, is part of the eurozone crisis resolution plan expected to be endorsed by a European Union summit on Oct. 23.

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Pa. drilling townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water still fouled Gas company, residents at odds three years later Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press

DIMOCK, Pa. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Three years after residents ďŹ rst noticed something wrong with their drinking-water wells, tanker trucks still rumble daily through this rural northeastern Pennsylvania village where methane gas courses through the aquifer and homeowners can light their water on ďŹ re. One of the trucks stops at Ron and Jean Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and reďŹ lls a 550-gallon plastic â&#x20AC;&#x153;water buffaloâ&#x20AC;? container that supplies the couple with water for bathing, cleaning clothes and washing dishes. A loud hissing noise emanates from the vent stack that was connected to the Cartersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; water well to prevent an explosion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an indication, they said, the well is still laced with dangerous levels of methane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very tired of it,â&#x20AC;? said Jean Carter, 72. Tired of the buffalo in their yard, tired of worrying about the groundwater under their house, and tired of the ďŹ ght that has consumed Dimock every day since the fall of 2008.

Drilling halted Like everyone else here, the Carters are eager to turn the page on the most highly publicized case of methane contamination to emerge from the early days of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s naturalgas drilling boom. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., the Houston-based energy ďŹ rm held responsible and ďŹ ned hundreds of thousands of dollars for polluting the groundwater, is just as anxious to resume drilling in a 9-square-mile area of Dimock that has been placed off-limits to the company until it repairs the damage.

A sign and a jug of water from her well is seen in front of Julie Sautnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Dimock, Pa.

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Jean Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property has a gas well next door in Dimock, Pa. State regulators blame faulty gas wells drilled by Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. for leaking methane into the groundwater in Dimock.

State regulators blame faulty gas wells drilled by Cabot for leaking methane into Dimockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groundwater. It was the ďŹ rst serious case of methane migration connected to Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-year-old drilling boom. State regulators blame faulty gas wells drilled by Cabot for leaking methane into Dimockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groundwater. It was the ďŹ rst serious case of methane migration connected to Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-year-old drilling boom, raising fears of potential environmental harm throughout the giant Marcellus Shale gas ďŹ eld. Drilling critics point to Dimock as a prime example of what can and does go wrong. Methane from gas-drilling operations has since been reported in the water supplies of several other Pennsylvania communities, forcing residents to stop using their wells and live off water buffaloes and bottled water. Though gas companies often deny responsibility for the pollution, the state has imposed more stringent well-construction standards

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Costly treatments Dimockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long quest for clean water may ďŹ nally be reaching a critical stage. After a series of false starts, Cabot, one of the largest drillers in the Marcellus, said it has met the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oct. 17 deadline to restore or replace Dimockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply, installing treatment systems in some houses that have removed the methane. Residents who have ďŹ led suit against Cabot disagree, saying their water is still tainted and unusable. Another homeowner claims the $30,000 treatment system that Cabot put in failed to work. Ultimately, it will fall to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Pro-

tection to decide whether Cabot has fulďŹ lled its obligation to the residents, whose story was highlighted in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oscar-nominated documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gasland.â&#x20AC;? If regulators sign off, the company plans to resume work on a dozen gas wells in Dimock, a tiny crossroads in the heart of one of the most proliďŹ c gas-bearing regions of Pennsylvania. And, in a move sure to infuriate residents, it also will stop paying for water deliveries to the Carters and several others whose wells were tainted with methane and, some say, toxic chemicals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear how DEP will respond to Cabotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid to restart operations, but spokeswoman Katherine Gresh said the agency is not under any deadline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DEP will continue to require Cabot to do this work until we are satisďŹ ed that the methane migration problem has ceased, regardless of how long it takes,â&#x20AC;? she said via email. Methane commonly is found in Pennsylvania groundwater. Sources include swamps, landďŹ lls, coal mines and gas wells. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not

known to be harmful to in- wells that Cabot already has gest, but at high concentra- drilled. tions itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive and can As recently as May, DEP lead to asphyxiation. said nearly half of Cabotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wells in the Dimock area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 20 of 43 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; continued to leak Recent tests Despite company assur- methane, including 14 that ances of clean water, testing DEP said were of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;most revealsthatmethanepersists concern.â&#x20AC;? In a letter, a DEP inDimockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;saquiferâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;though ofďŹ cial wrote to Cabot that it remains to be seen whether the leaking wells indicate that alone will thwart Cabot faulty construction and that Cabot had â&#x20AC;&#x153;yet to achieve from drilling again. A Cabot contractor who full complianceâ&#x20AC;? with DEP sampled the water in mid- mandates. Cabot disagreed with September found a high level of gas in the enclosed DEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertions about its space of a water well owned gas wells, and has been supby Craig Sautner, who is plying documentation to the among the plaintiffs suing agency showing that all the Cabot. The latest results, wells are safe, Stark said. Some Dimock residents Sautner said, prove that say their water wells were nothing has changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why Cabot fouled not only with methsays there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any prob- ane that DEP said migrated lems in Dimock,â&#x20AC;? said Saut- from improperly cemented ner, 58. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to Cabot gas wells, but possibly say that our waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ ne, I with toxic chemicals comwantthemtobetheďŹ rstguin- monly used in the drilling ea pigs and drink it. Nice, process known as hydraulic fracturing or â&#x20AC;&#x153;fracking.â&#x20AC;? big, tall glass of water.â&#x20AC;? Cabot characterized the Fracking involves the highmid-September methane pressure injection of milspike at Sautnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house as lions of gallons of water, an anomaly and said the along with sand and chemibig picture is that Dimock cal additives, to liberate gas residents who accepted a from shale deposits more treatment system from the than a mile underground. The company denied company enjoy methaneresponsibility, saying it free water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The water is clean for doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the chemicals the families inside that that a consultant working area,â&#x20AC;? said Cabot spokes- for the plaintiffs found in the wells last year. Cabot man George Stark. Questions also remain suggested a nearby auto reabout the integrity of gas pair shop was to blame.

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She’s a 40-year-old mother of eight, with a ninth child due soon. The family homestead in a Burundi village is too small to provide enough food, and three of the children have quit school for lack of money to pay required fees. “I regret to have made all those children,” said Godelive Ndageramiwe. “If I were to start over, I would only make two or three.” At Ahmed Kasadha’s prosperous farm in Uganda, it’s a different story. “My father had 25 children — I have only 14 so far, and expect to produce more in the future,” said Kasadha, who has two wives. He considers a large family a sign of success and a guarantee of support in his old age. By the time Ndageramiwe’s ninth child arrives, and any further members of the Kasadha clan, the world’s population will have passed a momentous milestone. As of Oct. 31, according to the U.N. Population Fund, there will be 7 billion people sharing Earth’s land and resources. In Western Europe, Japan and Russia, it will be an ironic milestone amid worries about low birthrates and aging populations. In China and India, the two most populous nations, it’s an occasion to reassess policies that have already slowed once-rapid growth.

Sobering news But in Burundi, Uganda and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, the demographic news is mostly sobering as the region staggers under the double burden of the world’s highest birthrates and deepest poverty. The regional population of nearly 900 million could reach 2 billion in 40 years at current rates, accounting for about half of the projected global population growth over that span. “Most of that growth will be in Africa’s cities, and in those cities it will almost all be in slums where living conditions are horrible,” said John Bongaarts of the Population Council, a New York-based research organization. Is catastrophe inevitable? Not necessarily. But experts say most of Africa — and other high-growth developing nations such as Afghanistan and Pakistan — will be hard-pressed to furnish enough food, water and jobs for their people, especially without major new family-planning initiatives. “Extreme poverty and large families tend to reinforce each other,” said Lester Brown, the environmental analyst who heads the Earth Policy Institute in Washington. “The challenge is to intervene in that cycle and accelerate the shift to smaller families.” Without such intervention, Brown said, food and water shortages could fuel political destabilization in developing regions. “There’s quite a bit of land that could produce food if we had the water to go with it,” he said. “It’s water that’s becoming the real constraint.” The International Water Management Institute shares these concerns, pre-

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A shopkeeper sits on boxes as he waits for transportation last week at a busy wholesale market in New Delhi. Already the second most populous country, with 1.2 billion people, India is expected to overtake China around 2030 when its population soars to an estimated 1.6 billion.

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dicting that by 2025 about 1.8 billion people will live in places suffering from severe water scarcity.

10 billion by 2083 According to demographers, the world’s population didn’t reach 1 billion until 1804, and it took 123 years to hit the 2 billion mark in 1927. Then the pace accelerated — 3 billion in 1959, 4 billion in 1974, 5 billion in 1987, 6 billion in 1998. Looking ahead, the U.N. projects that the world population will reach 8 billion by 2025, 10 billion by 2083. But the numbers could be much higher or lower, depending on such factors as access to birth control, infant mortality rates and average life expectancy — which has risen from 48 years in 1950 to 69 years today. “Overall, this is not a cause for alarm — the world has absorbed big gains since 1950,” said Bongaarts, a vice president of the Population Council. But he cautioned that strains are intensifying: rising energy and food prices, environmental stresses, more than 900 million people undernourished. “For the rich, it’s totally manageable,” Bongaarts said. “It’s the poor, everywhere, who will be hurt the most.” The executive director of the U.N. Population Fund, former Nigerian health minister Babatunde Osotimehin, describes the 7 billion milestone as a call to action — especially in the realm of enabling adolescent girls to stay in school and empowering

women to control the number of children they have. “It’s an opportunity to bring the issues of population, women’s rights and family planning back to center stage,” he said in an interview. “There are 215 million women worldwide who need family planning and don’t get it. If we can change that, and these women can take charge of their lives, we’ll have a better world.” But as Osotimehin noted, population-related challenges vary dramatically around the world. Reporters on four continents examined some of most distinctive examples:

The Asian giants Across India, the teeming slums, congested streets, and crowded trains and trams are testimony to the country’s burgeoning population. Already the second most populous country, with 1.2 billion people, India is expected to overtake China around 2030 when its population soars to an estimated 1.6 billion. But even as the numbers increase, the pace of the growth has slowed. Demographers say India’s fertility rate — now 2.6 children per woman — should fall to 2.1 by 2025 and to 1.8 by 2035. More than half of India’s population is under 25, and some policy planners say this “youth dividend” could fuel a productive surge over the next few decades. But population experts caution that the dividend could prove to be a liability without vast social investments. For now, China remains

the most populous nation, with 1.34 billion people. In the past decade it added 73.9 million, more than the population of France or Thailand. Nonetheless, its growth has slowed dramatically and the population is projected to start shrinking in 2027. By 2050, according to some demographers, it will be smaller than it is today.

industrialized nations. Its fertility rate is just below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman, but its population has been increasing by almost 1 percent annually due to immigration. With 312 million people, the U.S. is the third most populous country after China and India.

Europe and the U.S.

Lagos, Nigeria, is expected to overtake Cairo soon as Africa’s largest city. Private water vendors there do a brisk business in the many neighborhoods that otherwise lack access to potable water. The drone of generators is omnipresent, at ofﬁces and markets, in neighborhoods rich and poor, because the power grid doesn’t produce enough power. Such is daily life in Nigeria’s commercial capital, where the population is estimated at 15 million and growing at 6 percent or more each year. Problems with trafﬁc conges-

Spain used to give parents more than $3,000 for every newborn child to encourage families to reverse the country’s low birth rate. But the checks stopped coming with Spain’s austerity measures, raising the question of who will pay the bills to support the elderly in the years ahead. It’s a question bedeviling many European countries which have grappled for years over how to cope with shrinking birth rates and aging populations. The United States has one of the highest population growth rates among

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tion, sanitation and water supplies are staggering; a recent article in UN-Habitat said two-thirds of the residents live in poverty. In Uganda, another fastgrowing country, President Yoweri Museveni used to be disdainful of population control. Recently, the government has conceded that its population growth rate must be curbed because the economy can’t keep pace. Earlier this year, anti-government protests by unemployed youths and other aggrieved Ugandans ﬂared in several communities, and nine marchers were killed in confrontations with police. Another of the fastest-growing countries is Burundi. With roughly 8.6 million people, it’s the second most densely populated African country after neighboring Rwanda. Omer Ndayishimiye, head of Burundi’s Population Department, said continued high growth coincides with dwindling natural resources. Land suitable for farming will decline, and poverty will be rampant, he said, noting that 90 percent of the population rely on farming to survive. The government has been trying to raise awareness about the demographic challenges among the clergy, civic leaders and the general public. “We are suggesting couples to go to health clinics to get taught different birth control methods,” Ndayishimiye said. “But we are facing some barriers. ... Many Burundians still see children as a source of wealth.”

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Stunned by bloodshed, Egyptians torn on army Egypt. Army troops waded in, and armored personnel carriers barreled through the crowds. The violence killed 26 people, including at least 21 Christians, some crushed by vehicles or shot to death. State media said three soldiers were among the dead.

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Noam Schalit, father of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit, sets up an Israeli ﬂag Friday in Mitzpe Hila, Israel.

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JERUSALEM — Israel’s president on Saturday began the process of formally pardoning hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who are to be released in exchange for an Israeli soldier held by Gaza militants for five years. A spokeswoman for President Shimon Peres said he received the files of hundreds of prisoners set for release in the first phase of the deal and has 48 hours to sign the pardons. The swap likely will happen Tuesday. Under the deal, 1,027 Palestinians — including some behind attacks on Israelis — will be released in two stages in return for Sgt. Gilad Schalit, who was captured by Hamas-backed militants in a 2006 cross-border raid.

An uneven exchange Israel has been coerced into uneven prisoner exchange deals for decades. This swap, however, is the most lopsided to date. Critics say it encourages more abductions, is unjust to families of those killed and also poses the risk that freed killers will return to violence. The list of prisoners included in the deal is to be released publicly, and in a mostly symbolic gesture, Israelis will be able to raise appeals.

Among the Palestinian prisoners to be freed are many involved in plotting suicide bombings inside cafe’s and buses as well as shooting attacks that killed hundreds of Israelis and injured many more. Little is known of the captured Israeli soldier’s condition. Hamas banned the Red Cross from visiting him and only have released a short audio and video statement conﬁrming he was alive.

Safe transfer Israeli well-wishers from across the country visited the Schalit family home Thursday where preparations were under way for his return. “It’s not over until it’s over and Gilad is home,” said his father, Noam Schalit. “This is the Middle East and anything can happen.” In the West Bank and Gaza, families waited in anticipation for the return of their loved ones. The prisoners are highly regarded in Palestinian society. Hamas ofﬁcials were in talks with Egyptian intelligence ofﬁcers in Cairo to work out the intricate mechanics of how to safely transfer Schalit. Hamas is eager to keep secret the location in Gaza where they have held Schalit, no easy feat in a tiny sliver of territory crammed with 1.6 million people.

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CAIRO — An army crackdown on a protest that killed more than 20 Christians has not only stunned Egyptians, it has left them with deeply torn feelings toward the force seen as the protector of the nation. Even supporters of the ruling military are grappling with the question of how the bloodshed could have happened. The deaths a week ago deepened mistrust of the military among the “revolutionary” sector, the politically active liberal and leftist activists who have been leading protests against the generals’ rule for months. They have become increasingly vocal in calls for the army to step aside. A broader sector of the public has been thrown into shocked confusion. Many Egyptians view the military as the last bastion of stability — a force “made up of our own sons,” as many often say — and tend to trust it to handle the transition toward a democratic system. So images of army troops wildly running over protesters with armored vehicles have jolted them.

Mixed reactions Some try to ﬁnd excuses for the ruling junta or nervously defend it. Intertwined in the reaction are the religious tensions between Egypt’s Muslim majority and Christian minority. The fact that victims were Christians has made some less sympathetic or more willing to forgive the army’s actions. Others have been so shocked they have joined the criticism. “This was an awful

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An Egyptian relative of one of the Copts killed during clashes with the Egyptian army on Oct. 9, holds a cross last week as others chant angry slogans in Cairo. failure,” said Mohammed Othman, a former army ofﬁcer who now works as a pharmacist. “I think the (generals) lost credit and now we are in the countdown for them to leave.” Othman said his conﬁdence in the military was gone. He can’t bring himself to believe the accusations by some that troops killed protesters intentionally, but the bloodshed proved to him that the generals are not equipped to run civilian affairs. Moreover, he’s fears wider sectarian turmoil in Egypt. “I am too embarrassed to send condolences to my Christian friends,” he said. “I personally need

someone to give me condolences.” Like others, he was now afraid to join protests, fearing chaos or security retaliation.

Post-Mubarak The violence was the deadliest since the military took over Egypt following the Feb. 11 fall of President Hosni Mubarak — and was a stark contrast to the idealistic sense of Muslim-Christian unity that ﬂourished during the anti-Mubarak uprising. It began on the night of Oct. 9 when thousands of Christians demonstrated outside the state television building, protesting an attack on a church in southern

In the ﬁrst ofﬁcial news conference after the violence, the military tried to exonerate itself, blaming the Christians and “hidden hands” for starting the violence, denying its troops shot any protesters or intentionally ran them over. Witnesses said soldiers started the melee. Videos showing soldiers beating and shooting into crowds and armored vehicles seeming to chase protesters cast doubt on the military’s account. Many activists accuse the military of intentionally sparking the bloodshed — or at least exploiting it and the sectarian tensions — to scare Egyptians from protesting and to justify its hold on power. They say the bloody attack has derailed discussion of how to hold parliament elections due to begin on Nov. 28. On Friday, a march through Cairo demanding justice for victims came under a hail of rocks thrown by army supporters. Some Muslim clerics have increased criticism of Christians’ demands for equal rights. Christians, mainly from the Coptic Orthodox Church, make up around10percentofEgypt’s population of 85 million. A cleric delivering his Friday sermon in a staterun mosque in Alexandria warned Christians against demanding a new law to ease restrictions on building churches and accused them of seeking foreign protection. The Muslim Brotherhood said now is not the time for Christians to press demands.

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MORTUARY SCHOOL

Amber Carvaly writes notes last month in mortuary science class at Cypress College. Carvaly said, “We can’t appreciate life without appreciating death. I want to help people realize this.”

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of her after her strokes, and he didn’t attend her funeral. He loved his Grandma Evelyn but couldn’t bring himself to say goodbye. Six years after her death, he picked up a phone book and applied for an entry-level job at a mortuary. Mendoza, 39, encountered grief at the convalescent home where she worked as a licensed vocational nurse. She grew close to her patients and remembers Bebe, whom she considered a grandmother, well after she died. Carvaly can’t say whether her losses have been resolved. Death has always caught her eye: Forest Lawn, off the Ventura Freeway, looking so beautiful and peaceful; her artwork with its dark anime styling.

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LOS ANGELES — Not long after she began studying to become a mortician, Amber Carvaly started to dream about death. In one dream, she found herself in an embalming room surrounded by gleaming silver tables. In another, she found herself in a cemetery, and in a third, her grandmother had died and, as her mother stood by, Carvaly let out an ear-piercing, heart-wrenching scream. Each time she awoke in her studio apartment in Eagle Rock scared, yet strangely reassured. Weeks into a demanding curriculum on such topics as the cultural history of undertaking, preparation for embalming and funeral ceremonies, she hadn’t grown numb. Carvaly, 27, has experienced her share of loss — a great-grandmother, a cousin who took his life, an uncle who died in a car crash, fathers of friends in high school — nothing inordinate, but meaningful nonetheless, and she is afraid of what lies beyond the last breath. But fear is what drives her. Somewhere amid the smell of formaldehyde, the sweet taste of energy drinks and pages of anatomy, accounting, counseling and law, she is searching for a profession and an identity that will transcend the ephemera of daily life and show her how to live undaunted by mortality. She believes she has found it.

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Nicole Cardoza puts the ﬁnal details on a model she sculpted from a photograph. The restorative arts class at the Cypress College Mortuary Science School teaches how to rebuild the damaged face of a cadaver in preparation for viewing. Mannequins in the background are used to learn application of makeup and hairstyles. The college is in Cypress, Calif.

“There is something beautiful about being part of the ritual of death, performing the most ancient of jobs.” AMBER CARVALY 27-year-old mortuary student

‘Ritual of death’

“There is something beautiful about being part of the ritual of death, performing the most ancient of jobs,” Carvaly said, “and the possibility of serving my life this way is the motivation for the days when I just want to lay my head on my desk and cry from stress.” Commuting nearly 80 miles each day, to and from Cypress College in Orange County, she works evenings waiting tables to help pay for school, and she studies well past midnight — all for the chance to work in a ﬁeld known for its long hours andlowpay,onaveragestarting at $31,000 a year. Carvaly has a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from the University of California-Riverside, was a makeup artist in Hollywood and worked with the homeless at a Los Angeles nonproﬁt. She considered becoming a nurse but found the schools too crowded to get the classes she needed. She wanted to do something noble and remembered a friend who learned undertaking in the Navy and had found a job at a mortuary in Corona. She listened

Glenn Bower (center), director of the Mortuary Science School at Cypress College, instructs ﬁrst-semester students about the proper way to carry a casket from a Catholic church. to his stories about going to the morgue, setting up for a service, picking up the deceased — and she was amazed that someone her age could do this work. The mortuary program has an enrollment of nearly 125. Classes started in August and are designed to give students an edge when they take the state and national licensing exams. If Carvaly graduates in three semesters, she will have paid a little more than $5,000 to learn how to embalm and to arrange a funeral. Some have called the profession “the dismal trade,” but she sees nothing dismal about it. “We can’t appreciate life without appreciating death,” she said. “I want to help people realize this.”

On a Tuesday morning, Carvaly joins her study group — Chris Folger, Nina Mendoza and Theresa Wenning — in the Mortuary Science School’s library. Their ﬁrst anatomy exam begins in less than two hours, and they need to drill. The four met the ﬁrst week of class and realized they had a better chance making it through the next 18 months if they worked together. Carvaly’s other friends don’t understand. They think undertaking is all about handling dead bodies and selling caskets and headstones. She might as well carry a scythe, and when they say they don’t fear death, she hears in their voices an apathy that saddens her.

Her professors had warned her. “After a while,” Jolena Grande said, “many of your old friends will magically disappear.”

Beyond altruism

task others ﬁnd repulsive, a chance to work where emotions are often so keen and a delight in the cocktail-party shock factor. You do what? What’s that like? The rigors of the program — between 15 and 18 hours in the classroom and about 30 hours or more studying each week — are designed to initiate the students into the challenges of the profession, as well as cull curiosity seekers. Grande has another theory for why students enroll. “I think many people enter funeral service in a quest for answers to their own unresolved grief,” she said. Grief came at early age to Wenning, 48. She still remembers the policeman who visited her family to inform them that her father had been killed in a trafﬁc accident. She was 10, and, during the visitation at the funeral home, wondered why dad had such heavy makeup on his face and wore a turtleneck.

Grande, who has been teaching at Cypress since 1995, has been in the funeral industry since 1989. “I cannot begin to describe the number of people who are disgusted with my chosen occupation and my ‘sunny’ outlook on death,” she said. “I suppose we are all supposed to shun death and fear its place in our lives.” Students say they came to this school to be of service, but beyond the altruism Touched by death lie deeper currents: a fasFolger, 26, lost his grandcination with human anato- mother when he was in high my, a pride in performing a school. He had taken care

Room 222 is like any other college classroom: concrete walls, stained ceiling tiles, a mouse-gray carpet and more than 60 desks arranged in narrow rows. Glenn Bower pushes open an accordion screen and rolls to the front of the room a metal casket, painted autumn gold. “So,” he asks, “how many of you have familiarity with a Catholic funeral?” Out of nearly 40 students, a few hands rise, and Bower, 44, director of the mortuary science program, begins his lecture on the funeral Mass with a few props: vigil candles, a Paschal candle, an altar, a kneeler and the casket. The lessons are often pragmatic. Undertaking is a trade, and this is a vocational school. Students learn different ceremonies — religious and secular — and are taught a language of gestures and niceties meant to cast a consoling light upon loss. As Bower introduces the prie dieu, or kneeler, he walks over to the small upholstered bench in the front of the room. “Notice how it’s 45 degrees to the casket?” he asks. “This allows the person who’s praying to view the deceased.” The rituals fascinate Carvaly: where to place flowers during a visitation (immediate family’s closest), what to say to clients over the phone (avoid “thank you”; gratitude seems insensitive). She looks forward to learning how to embalm. When she describes the methodical process — the cleaning of the body, the massaging of the fluid into the tissues and extremities — she imagines a reflective quality to the work. Death, she believes, is a time to slow down; funerals are about making people stop to think about life. “At a time when you can bury grandma with a 16-digit credit card number, I think that’s terrible,” she said.

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Mexico is a relative newcomer to desalination. Its largest plant supplies 5 million gallons a day in the Baja California resort town of Cabo San Lucas, with a smattering of tiny ones on the Baja peninsula. Skeptics already question the two proposed plants in Playas de Rosarito. “It raises all kinds of red flags,” said Joe Geever, California policy coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation, an environmentalist group that has fought the Carlsbad plant for years in court, saying it will kill marine life and require too much electricity. Water agencies that supply much of Southern California, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Tijuana, Mexico, are pursuing the plant that would produce 50 million gallons a day in Rosarito near an existing electricity plant, with an eye toward starting operations in three to five years. Potential disagreements include how the new water stores will be used. The U.S. agencies want to consider helping pay for the plant and letting Mexico keep the water for booming areas of Tijuana and Rosarito. In exchange, Mexico would surrender some of its allotment from the Colorado River, sparing the cost of laying pipes from the plant to California. Mexico would never give up water from the Colorado, which feeds seven western U.S. states and northwest Mexico, said Jose Gutierrez, assistant director for binational affairs at Mexico’s National Water Commission. “The (1944) treaty carries great significance in our country,” he said. “We have to protect it fiercely.”

ships televisions, cars, sugar and medical equipment to the United States. Soon, it may be sending water north. Western states are looking south of the border for water, as four major U.S. water districts help plan one of two huge desalination plant proposals in Playas de Rosarito, about 15 miles south ofSanDiego.Combined,they would produce 150 million gallons a day, enough to supply more than 300,000 homes on both sides of the border. The plants are one strategy by both countries to wean themselves from the drought-prone Colorado River. Decades of friction over the Colorado, in fact, are said to be a hurdle to current desalination negotiations. The proposed plants also have sparked concerns that American water interests are simply trying to dodge U.S. environmental reviews and legal challenges.

Plant drawbacks Desalination plants can blight coastal landscapes, sucking in and killing ﬁsh eggs and larvae. They require massive amounts of electricity and dump millions of gallons of brine back into the ocean that can, if not properly disposed, also be harmful to ﬁsh. But desalination has helped quench demand in Australia, Saudi Arabia and other countries lacking fresh water. Dozens of proposals are on the drawing board in the United States to address water scarcity but the only big project to recently win regulators’ blessings would produce 50 million gallons a day in Carlsbad, near San Diego. A smaller plant was approved last year in Monterey, some 110 miles south

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Wars,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the sense that stuff was here and real,â&#x20AC;? said Davis, who appeared in both â&#x20AC;&#x153;Return of the Jediâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Phantom Menace.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;George Lucas wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built the ďŹ rst 6 feet of wall and left the rest to the computer.â&#x20AC;?

Jill Lawless The Associated Press

WATFORD, England â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The magical world of Harry Potter is being meticulously reassembled at a former aerodrome near London. The collection of sheds and sound stages is where the eight ďŹ lms were shot over the course of a decade, and soon they will be home to the ofďŹ cial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making of Harry Potterâ&#x20AC;? studio tour. With more than ďŹ ve months to go until the tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 31 opening, stonemasons in hard hats are busy laying the (real) ďŹ&#x201A;agstone ďŹ&#x201A;oor of the Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Even half-ďŹ nished, its Gothic arches, gargoyles and huge ďŹ replace are an impressive sight. When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed, studio Warner Bros. hopes it will be, well, magic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; though the spell was brieďŹ&#x201A;y broken when advance tickets went on sale Thursday. Many fans found an error prevented them from booking tickets on the ofďŹ cial website. Warner Bros. blamed heavy trafďŹ c for the problem.

Authenticity key Movies are all about illusion, but creators of this tour are keen to stress its authenticity. The 150,000-squarefoot site will include only authentic sets, props and costumes, on the original studio site 20 miles northwest of London. For the moviesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cast, who spent a decade working here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the younger ones growing up on set â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it can still evoke powerful feelings of nostalgia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get shudders down my spine every time I walk back in there,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Felton, the 24-year-old actor

A working studio Filming on the ďŹ nal Potter movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,â&#x20AC;? ďŹ nished last year, and it was released in July, to a global wave of emotion from fans. The studio tour is a way to keep the Harry Potter machine running â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but to be a success, it must avoid feeling like a cynical cash-in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope people will come on the sets and feel the warmth on the sets, and the experiences that have been here,â&#x20AC;? said Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the ďŹ lms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really lived in, all the sets. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel just like a studio, they do feel like a world.â&#x20AC;? It also will be a working movie studio. The facility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for years a ramshackle collection of aging buildings and temporary structures on the site of a former aircraft factory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is being turned into Warner Brosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; British base. The company says it will be the biggest studio complex in Europe when it opens next year. Many people feared the end of the Potter series would bring job losses in Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie industry, but Warner Bros.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; investment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which will make it the only U.S. studio with a permanent base in Britain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; should bring a big boost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lovely to see the redevelopment,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wish theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d done it before we ďŹ lmed them. We spent years here in the damp and cold, and now I see these beautiful studios, with roofs.â&#x20AC;?

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Actors from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potterâ&#x20AC;? movie series (from left) Natalia Tena, Oliver Phelps, Rupert Grint, Mark Williams, Warwick Davis, James Phelps, Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton, poses for photographs recently at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Great Hall,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one of the sets of the movies during a tour in Watford, north of London. The studio is set to open March 31, 2012. who played Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muggle-hating Hogwarts rival, Draco Malfoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Immediately, as soon as you go back it just ďŹ res up a decadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of memories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;IremembertheďŹ rsttime I went in there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was on camera. (Director) Chris Columbus speciďŹ cally didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want us to see it before ďŹ lming, because we were only 11-year-old kids. So, our reaction when we walked in there was pretty much genuine.â&#x20AC;? The vast Great Hall, where hundreds of Hogwarts pupils dined, celebrated and were divided into houses by the mysterious Sorting Hat, will be the centerpiece of the tour, but there will be plenty more to delight Potter fans. Re-erected sets will in-

clude the cupboard under the stairs where Harry was forced to sleep by his miserly relatives, the Dursleys; the imposing Ministry of Magic; headmaster Albus Dumbledoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book-lined ofďŹ ce; and Hogwartsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classrooms, common room and a dormitory.

Behind the scenes The tour is spread across two soundstages â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stages J and K, a pleasing but accidental tribute to Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creator,J.K.Rowling.Theexisting stages here at Leavesden Studios are A through I. As well as the sets, visitors will learn how the seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; magical creatures were created in the studiosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshops, and see some of the 200 shipping containers

full of props that producers have kept from the ďŹ lms. The eight Potter ďŹ lms made here between 2000 and 2010 were a mini-industry in themselves, employing both the cream of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting talent and hundreds of craftspeople and technicians. Part of the tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to show off the behind-thescenes skill that went into creating the spectacle. The level of detail is impressive. Dumbledoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bookshelves are lined with individually titled books. His desk drawer opens to reveal quill-written letters and parchments that no moviegoer would ever have seen. The Weasley family kitchen will include a selfwashing frying pan, enchanted knitting needles

and other ingenious supernatural gadgets.

Detail â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;breathtakingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The attention to detail and the care and the thought is breathtaking, and still is to us, even after eight ďŹ lms,â&#x20AC;? said actor Mark Williams who played Arthur Weasley, father of Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend Ron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go on set and go, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bloody hell, it works!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think people will be amazed about what was created as a physical prop rather than ďŹ xed later in the computer,â&#x20AC;? added Warwick Davis, who played Hogwarts charms master Prof. Filius Flitwick and the goblin Griphook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly for me, the ďŹ lming experience on these was quite different to the work Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d done on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Star

Libyan forces search Tripoli for those loyal to GadhaďŹ The Associated Press

TRIPOLI, Libya â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Libyan ďŹ ghters fanned out in Tripoli neighborhoods Saturday to search for armed supporters of fugitive leader Moammar GadhaďŹ a day after a major gunbattle rocked the capital for the ďŹ rst time in two months. Dozens of men combed apartment buildings for suspects and weapons in the Abu Salim neighborhood, which is home to the prison of the same name that became notorious for the abuse and killing of GadhaďŹ opponents. A day earlier, a gunbattle broke out in the area when a group tried to raise the green ďŹ&#x201A;ag that symbolizes the ousted regime. Revealing serious divisions within the revolutionary ranks, Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweep of Abu Salim was being

Abdullah Naker, the head of the so-called revolutionary council, called on all antiGadhaďŹ forces to join them in the search and warned his men will ďŹ ght anybody who gets in their way. conducted mainly by a breakaway militia that refuses to answer to the main Tripoli military council. It is one of many factions that have refused to put themselves under the umbrella of ofďŹ cial revolutionary authorities, raising fears of vigilante justice as the North African nation faces continued ďŹ ghting by loyalists of the fugitive leader. One anti-GadhaďŹ ďŹ ghter stomped on a green ďŹ&#x201A;ag as

others searched vehicles. Another showed off a box stuffed with bullets he said was found in a second-ďŹ&#x201A;oor apartment in one of the residential buildings. Abdullah Naker, the head of the so-called revolutionary council, called on all anti-GadhaďŹ forces to join them in the search and warned his men will ďŹ ght anybody who gets in their way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of Tripoli will be searched and we will reorganize our checkpoints and our guards in public and private institutions inside of Tripoli and outside of Tripoli,â&#x20AC;? he told reporters. He said eight wanted men and 12 other suspects were arrested. He also alleged that teachers have been telling students GadhaďŹ will return and said teams had been sent to stop the practice.

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LANSING HOMICIDE

Police ID victim in KFC killing he had worked for less than a year. T h e 21-year-old would come home from work with cooking Laura MisJak burns some lmisjak@lsj.com days, family Schrauben Marcus Schrauben was m e m b e r s planning to put in his two said, and he once received weeks notice at KFC, where several stitches for a work-

21-year-old had planned to give notice, move on

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related cut. But the East Lansing man had no way of knowing he would lose his life at work. Schrauben was shot to death during an attempted armed robbery Friday at KFC, 1620 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing police said. “He had friends there, but he was looking to get out of there,” said Melissa Hayt, Schrauben’s mother.

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Police say the shooter entered the restaurant shortly before 6 p.m. and Schrauben was shot during the armed robbery. Schrauben was found face down outside the restaurant. Hayt said she doesn’t know the details of what happened, but said she was told by police her son was shot in the chest and collapsed while running from

the eatery. “I wish I was there to protect him,” she said. “I wish I was there to take that bullet.” Schrauben was saving up money to live on his own. He had lived with his mother and younger brother, Gage, in their East Lansing apartment at Pebble Creek for the past eight years, Hayt said. He had dreams of one

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More than 360 customers in midMichigan remained without power Saturday evening after high winds in the area toppled power lines. Tim Pietryga, spokesman for Consumers Energy, said outages began overnight Friday throughout much of Michigan, knocking out power to 8,600 of its customers statewide. About 320 customers were without power in Eaton County, 43 in Ingham County and two in Clinton County, he said. He said he expected most of the power in mid-Michigan to be restored by late Saturday night. Power was knocked out to about 53,000 homes and businesses across parts of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula on Saturday after gusting winds knocked tree limbs into power lines.

Passengers rescued after boat capsizes in high winds LINWOOD — Three children, two adults and a dog were pulled from Saginaw Bay after the ﬂat bottom boat they were in capsized. Booth News Service reported that high winds were gusting late Saturday morning when the 18-foot boat turned over a mile offshore of Linwood Beach in the state’s Thumb region. The passengers were pulled from the water and were suffering from mild hypothermia. It was not clear if any were wearing life preservers.

Nine cities in line for share of farmers market grants Nine Michigan cities or agencies are in line for grants designed to help rural and urban farmers markets. The federal grants announced this week total more than $470,000. Recipients are in Ann Arbor, Manistique, Edmore, Clare, Holland, Calumet, Detroit, Wyandotte and Marquette. The Farmers Market Promotion Program grants from the U.S. Agriculture Department are designed to improve and expand farmers markets.

Senate resolution honors Underground Railroad sites DETROIT — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution authored by Michigan Democrat Carl Levin to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the International Memorial to the Underground Railroad. Levin said Friday in a release that the anniversary of the memorial, composed of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, will be marked by a three-day conference starting Wednesday. — From staff and wire reports

Dad says he ‘can’t ever forgive’ his son in cop’sdeath Bank robbery suspects ran down officer The Associated Press

Teen remains critical after early morning car crash WILLIAMSTOWN TWP. — The 17-yearold victim of an early morning car crash remained in critical condition Saturday at Sparrow Hospital, hospital officials said. Derik Jorgensen, a senior at Williamston High School, was driving south of Zimmer Road, near Germany Road when his car left the road and struck a tree about 4:41 a.m. Friday, according to police and school officials. The Wheatfield Township youth was extricated from the vehicle by Ingham County Heavy Rescue and was then airlifted to the hospital.

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day studying landscape architecture, she said. He attended East Lansing High School, and received his GED from Meridian High School. He helped his mother at home after she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, paying rent to her by working at Jet’s

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Anna Kathryn Sluka of Muskegeon tries to organize the speaking order Saturday at the Occupy Lansing rally at the Capitol. Sluka said she was the ﬁrst female protester arrested on Wall Street.

Hundreds gather at Capitol to call for economic reform Frustrated protesters say government fails to address their concerns Laura Misjak lmisjak@lsj.com

The few hundred people outside the Capitol on Saturday morning included young and old, men and women and people of all races. There was no sign of the state’s richest citizens — the “1 percent” of wealthy Americans. The protesters were the “99 percent,” the non-millionaires, who rallied in Lansing as part of a growing “Occupy Wall Street” movement that began last month in New York. Decrying corporate greed and high unemployment, protesters chanted “We are the 99 percent,” and waved signs that read “Hey Millionaires! Share the Sacriﬁce,” and “Stop economic injustice.” “The one-percenters subscribe to the old trickle-down theory,” said Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, addressing the rally. “I don’t know about you folks, but I’m tired of being trickled on.” Protesters came from as far as Alpena, People at Saturday’s Occupy Lansing rally chanted, Battle Creek and Muskegon to speak up in carried signs and came together to listen to a variety of the state’s capital. speakers. Some of the protesters called for millionaires to share the wealth, while others advocated an outright See OCCUPY LANSING, Page 7B end to what they perceive as plutocracy in America.

WALKER — The father of a bank robbery suspect killed in a shootout with police said he “can’t ever forgive” his 32-year-old son for the death of an officer run over during a high-speed chase. “I have to live with the fact that an officer lost his life for no reason,” Derryl LaFave Sr. told The Grand Rapids Press. LaFave’s son and another suspect were in a sport utility vehicle that struck Walker officer Trevor Slot on Interstate 96 in Ottawa County on Thursday as he set up spike strips to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed soon after. Derryl LaFave Jr. and 36-year-old Kristopher Cheyne were shot and killed by police when they fired at officers while trying to flee, police said. Derryl LaFave Sr. said his son met Cheyne while they were serving time in federal prison. His son had been acquitted of bank robbery charges but was sentenced to 10 years for receiving a stolen firearm, according to the paper. Cheyne got 13 years in prison in 1997 on bank robbery and weapons charges. “My own personal feeling is ... they got caught and they both decided they weren’t going back to prison,” LaFave Sr. said. Police said Derryl LaFave Jr. and Cheyne forced employees of a Muskegon County bank into an office Thursday morning and took cash from a vault and teller drawers. No one was injured in the holdup. Police spotted the men’s SUV a short time later police said the men fired shots at officers from their vehicle. Officers told investigators it appeared the SUV’s driver intentionally ran over Slot. LaFave Sr. said he went to the Walker police department Friday to offer his condolences.

Clearing clutter requires redeﬁning ‘useful’ I

f you’ve ever been in a newspaper newsroom, I don’t have to tell you that journalists are notorious pack rats. You just never know when you might need that 200-page 1986 study exploring the influence of solar flares on the behavior of bats … Anyway, the desk clutter at the State Journal these day is at an unprecedented minimum because the newsroom is being recarpeted and reconfigured. Since everything useful has to be taken out and eventually returned, staff members here are being strongly encouraged to refine our definition of “useful.”

In other words, the spacious trash bins wheeled in for the purge are being extremely well fed. All of which brings me to the subject of OHN awards. Plaques CHNEIDER swaddled in jschneider handsome @lsj.com walnut 377-1175 veneer … certiﬁcates of merit in aluminum frames … etched clearplastic obelisks glued to plastic bases with felt-covered bottoms … When the arrival of the

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trash bins signaled the day of reckoning, I had 34 years’ worth of these testimonials stuck in my desk drawers, wedged among my computer cords, balanced in a precarious stack on one corner of my desk.

Awards for all No bragging intended here. Journalism is pretty much unequaled in its selfcongratulatory zeal; anybody in the business for any length of time is bound to accumulate a copious collection of awards. As they say, 80 percent of winning awards is just showing up. We’re grateful for the honor, etc., etc., but what are we supposed to do

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with the hardware? Does anybody really hang these things on their walls? It’s not that I’m above self-aggrandizement; I have a collection of deer antlers — an impressive one, I might say — displayed in my pole barn. I’d be happy to show it to you any time. But a plaque announcing my third-place ﬁnish for commentary in the Tri-County Chapter of the National Association of Feature Writers …? I need that like I need another hole in my drywall.

The alternative? Box the trophies up, take them home, and put them … Where? Among all the other boxes of useless things in the basement that are likely to remain there, untouched, until our survivors face the dreary task of emptying the house?

Valued inheritance? “Don’t throw them away,” a colleague said, as I dropped a stack of plaques into the bin marked, “TRASH — NO PAPER.” “Your kids and grandkids will want to keep them.” Yeah, right … “Grandpa didn’t cure cancer, or feed the hungry, but, wow, look at this plastic thing with

his name on it.” I’m not so naive as to think the award machines will ever stop. We can’t help ourselves; we need tangible proof of our worth. So, here’s my idea: Instead of handing out plaques, framed certiﬁcates, and plastic things, give honorees useful items — socket wrenches, sets of wine glasses, golf balls, gift cards, etc. Or, better, make donations to local charities on behalf of the winners. And, no, they don’t need framed certiﬁcates saying so. Call John Schneider at 377-1175, send a fax to 377-1298 or email jschneider@lsj.com.

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Michigan Senate Senate Bill 703, Add restrictions to importing lions, tigers and bears: Passed

38-0 in the Senate. To prohibit importing or attempting to import a large carnivore into the state, including lions, tigers and bears, without a permit authorized by the bill, which among other things requires a microchip identiﬁcation to be implanted under the animal’s skin. YES: Emmons, Hune, Jones, Whitmer House Bill 4732, Revise youth employment limits: Passed 38-0 in the Senate. To

revise the law that restricts the maximum number of hours that minors age 16 and 17 who are in school can work. Under current law the maximum is 48 hours of combined school and work a week, and 48 hours of work during the summer. The bill would change this to a maximum of 24 hours of work when school is in session. YES: Emmons, Hune, Jones, Whitmer

Michigan House House Bill 4875, Revise “bioreactor landﬁll” regulation. Passed 63-45 in the

House. To eliminate the requirement that a “bioreactor landﬁll” must have a secondary liner and leachate collection system to monitor the effectiveness of the primary liner. In these landﬁlls certain bulk liquids are added to accelerate breakdown of the solid waste. YES: Callton, Glardon, Opsommer, Shaughnessy NO: Bauer, Byrum, Meadows House Bill 4594, Restrict insurance company use of consumer credit scores:

Passed 103-5 in the House. To prohibit insurers from using “credit information” under a broad deﬁnition of that term contained in the bill to deny, cancel or choose to not renew a policy. Also, to impose restrictions, plus requirements for credit-status conﬁrmation, disclosures and more, on an insurer using credit or creditbased “insurance scores” to determine the price at which it will issue an insurance policy. YES: Bauer, Byrum, Callton, Glardon, Meadows, Opsommer, Shaughnessy House Bill 4815, Assert “Michigan-made” incandescent lightbulbs legality. Passed

62-46 in the House. To establish that incandescent light bulbs of any wattage may be sold in Michigan if they are completely made in Michigan, notwithstanding a federal law phasing-in a ban on bulbs 40 watts and above starting in 2012. Congress claims authority to impose this ban based on the Constitution’s interstate commerce clause, so presumably a 100 percent Michigan bulb would be exempt. YES: Callton, Glardon, Opsommer, Shaughnessy NO: Bauer, Byrum, Meadows

U.S. Senate S 1619: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011. Passed 63-35 on

Oct. 11. YES: Levin, Stabenow

U.S. House HR 3078: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Passed 262-167 on Oct. 12.

YES: Amash, Camp, Rogers, Walberg HR 3079: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Passed 300-129 on Oct. 12.

YES: Amash, Camp, Rogers, Walberg HR 3080: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Passed

on Oct. 12. YES: Amash, Camp, Rogers, Walberg HR 358: Protect Life Act — Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to prohibit federal funds from being to used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services and plans receiving federal funds must keep federal funds segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Requires any qualified health benefit plan offered through an Exchange that includes coverage for abortions to also offer a qualified health benefit plan through the Exchange that is identical in every respect except that it does not cover abortions. Prohibits a federal agency or program and any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance under PPACA from requiring any health plan created or regulated under PPACA to discriminate against any institutional or individual health care entity based on the entity’s refusal to undergo training in the performance of induced abortions, require or provide such training, or refer for such training. Creates a cause of action for any violations of the abortion provisions of PPACA. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to prevent and redress actual or threatened violations of such provisions by issuing any form of legal or equitable relief, including injunctions and orders preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Gives standing to institute an action to affected health care entities and the Attorney General. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human

How lawmakers representing mid-Michigan voted on recent bills and amendments:

Services (HHS) to receive and investigate complaints alleging a violation of PPACA abortion provisions. Requires the Director of the Ofﬁce of Personnel Management (OPM) to ensure that no multistate qualiﬁed health plan offered in an Exchange provides coverage of abortion services. Passed 251-172 on Oct 13. YES: Amash, Rogers, Walberg HR 2250: EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 — Provides that the following rules

shall have no force or effect and shall be treated as though they had never taken effect: (1) the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; (2) the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; (3) the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; and (4) Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That are Solid Waste. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in place of such rules, to promulgate and finalize on the date that is 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act regulations for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters and commercial and industrial solid waste incinerator units subject to such rules, that: (1) establish maximum achievable control technology standards, performance standards, and other requirements for hazardous air pollutants or solid waste combustion under the Clean Air Act; and (2) identify non-hazardous secondary materials that, when used as fuels or ingredients in combustion units of such boilers, heaters, or incinerator units, are solid waste under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for purposes of determining the extent to which such combustion units are required to meet emission standards for such pollutants under such Act. Requires the Administrator to establish a date for compliance with standards and requirements under such regulations, which shall be no earlier than five years after such a regulation’s effective date, after considering compliance costs, non-air quality health and environmental impacts and energy requirements, the feasibility of implementation, the availability of equipment, suppliers, and labor, and potential net employment impacts. Treats the date on which the Administrator proposes such a regulation establishing an emission standard as the proposal date for purposes of applying the definition of a “new source” to hazardous air pollutants requirements or of a “new solid waste incineration unit” to solid waste combustion requirements under the Clean Air Act. Requires the Administrator, in promulgating such regulations, to: (1) adopt the definitions of “commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit,” “commercial and industrial waste,” and “contained gaseous material” in the rule entitled Standards for Performance of New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; (2) identify non-hazardous secondary material to be solid waste only if the material meets such definitions; (3) ensure that emissions standards for existing and new sources can be met under actual operating conditions consistently and concurrently with emission standards for all other air pollutants regulated by the rule for the source category, taking into account variability in actual source performance, source design, fuels, inputs, controls, ability to measure the pollutant emissions, and operating conditions; and (4) impose the least burdensome regulatory alternative. Passed 275-42 on Oct. 13. YES: Amash, Rogers, Walberg

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PEOPLE NEWS VFW sponsoring competitions The Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring the Voice of Democracy scholarship competition and the Patriot’s Pen essay competition. The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home school program in the United States and its territories. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the patriotic theme: “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” Prizes and scholarICKKI ships are awarded at the local, district, state and OZIER national level. Departvdozier@lsj.com ment (state) winners 377-1112 receive an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., March 3-7 to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary and receive their portion of $151,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000. Patriot’s Pen, the nationwide VFW sponsored youth essay competition, gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. The Patriot’s Pen program is open to students in grades 6-8 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial schools or a home school program in the U.S. and its territories. The 2011-12 theme is: “Are You Proud of Your Country?” Essays must be no less than 300 words and should not exceed 400 words. The top 46 national winners all receive at least a $1,0000 savings bond. The ﬁrst-place award is currently a $10,000 savings bond, plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian. Entries for both of these 2011-12 contests must be in by Nov. 1. Students may enter directly by submitting the required entry form along with their essay (in the case of the Voice of Democracy, their recording) to a local VFW Post. Check your white pages or call the VFW National Programs ofﬁce during normal business hours at (816) 968-1117. Entry forms and instructions also may be obtained by calling the same number or may be downloaded

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Peace Corps volunteer ships out Kevin Koryto, 22, of East Lansing, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and departed for the African nation Lesotho on Wednesday to begin pre-service training as a science education Peace Corps volunteer. Upon graduation from volunteer training in January, he will teach secondary school physics, chemistry and biology, as well as HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. During the first three Koryto months of his service, Koryto will live with a host family in Lesotho to become fully immersed in the country’s language and culture. After acquiring the language and cultural skills necessary to assist his community, he will be sworn into service and be assigned to a community in Lesotho where he will live and work for two years with the local people. After completing his service as a Peace Corps volunteer, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in ecological engineering and to work in the field of storm water management or ecosystem restoration. Koryto is the son of Michael Koryto and JoAnn Merrick. He is a graduate of East Lansing High School and attended Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biosystems engineering in 2011. During his time at MSU, Koryto was president of the Michigan State chapter of Engineers Without Borders and traveled to Honduras to work on a clean water project in 2010. He also received an Outstanding and Distinguished Service Award from the College of Engineering for work as a mentor, club leader and undergraduate researcher. Kevin has the opportunity to serve during Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary year in 2011. While in service, he will receive all living expenses, full health and dental coverage, and a $7,425 transition fund upon completing service. After Peace Corps, Kevin is eligible for non-competitive federal employment advantage and Peace Corps Fellows/USA graduate programs offering financial assistance. People News appears Sunday through Friday. Have an item about people in and around Lansing to contribute? Please mail items to Vickki Dozier, People News, Lansing State Journal, 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing, MI 48919, fax them to her at 377-1298 or email them to vdozier@lsj.com.

HR 2273: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act — Amends the Solid

Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. Passed 267-144 on Oct. 14. YES: Amash, Camp, Rogers, Walberg

Contact your lawmakers U.S. Senate Carl Levin, D-Detroit • Ofﬁce: (517) 337-1508; Washington: (202) 224-6221; Website: www.levin.senate.gov Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing • Ofﬁce: (517) 203-1760; Washington: (202) 224-4822; Website: www.stabenow.senate.gov

U.S. House Justin Amash, R-3, Cascade Twp. • Office: (616) 451-8383; Washington: (202) 225-3831; Website: www.amash.house.gov Dave Camp, R-4, Midland • Office: (800) 342-2445; Washington: (202) 225-3561; Website: www.camp.house.gov Mike Rogers, R-8, Howell • Office: (877) 333-6453; Washington: (202) 225-4872 ; Website: www.mikerogers.house.gov Tim Walberg, R-7, Tipton • Office: (517) 780-9075; Washington: (202) 225-6276; Website: www.walberg.house.gov Source: clerk.house.gov, www.senate.gov, MichiganVotes.org, a free website that provides concise, non-partisan, plain-English descriptions of every bill and vote in the Michigan Legislature, searchable and sortable by legislator, category, keyword and more.

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“It’s never too late to honor our veterans.” DARRELL KOON, nephew of Staff Sgt. Everell Olson, who died after the Bataan Death March

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In this Sept. 28 photo, Edith Koon (right) accepts a Purple Heart award on behalf of her brother, Staff Sgt. Everell Olson, from U.S. Rep. Justin Amash (left) while Koon’s daughter, Donna Koon looks at the medal at Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids. Olson died in 1943 of injuries he suffered in the Bataan Death March.

After 68 years, military honors fallen veteran Michigan man died in 1943 in Japanese camp Jim Harger The Associated Press

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Jan. 11, 1943, Staff Sgt. Everell Olson, 22, died in the Cabanatuan prison camp of disease and injuries he suffered during the infamous Bataan Death March. As one of thousands who died in the Philippines at the hands of their Japanese captors,theMichiganman’ssacriﬁce was nearly forgotten until recently, when his 109-yearold sister, Edith Koon, was presentedwithaPurpleHeart on Olson’s behalf. As family members and fellow residents gathered at Pilgrim Manor, U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Cascade Township, presented Edith Koon with the medal that had been overlooked since

A picture of Staff Sgt. Everell Olson is seen next to the Purple Heart medal he was posthumously awarded in Grand Rapids. The Michigan man’s sacriﬁce was nearly forgotten until recently, and his 109-year-old sister, Edith Koon, was presented the award on Olson’s behalf. her brother’s death. The presentation came about at the behest of Darrell Koon, her 83-year-old son, who began the medal application process in January after a chance meeting led him to a prison camp buddy of his uncle. “It’s never too late to honor our veterans,” said Darrell Koon, himself a veteran of World War II’s ﬁnal days.

A recent presentation featuring Amash, Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco of the Michigan National Guard and Mayor George Heartwell might not have registered with his elderly mother, Koon said. “But I’m sure she knew something important was going on.” Koon, of Jackson, said he met Dr. Eugene Bleil, an East Lansing anesthesiolo-

gist, who told Koon he and his uncle were best friends during their services as aircraft mechanics and later, provisional infantrymen. “He was a good friend, he was my pinochle partner,” Bleil said recently. Bleil, who is 91, said he and Olson were surrendered to the Japanese by Gen. Douglas MacArthur after running out of food and ammo on Bataan Island. They were separated shortly after their capture, Bleil said. He was sent to Japan to work in a steel factory and Olson was left behind at the prison camp. Bleil said he ﬁnally was released in September 1945. “I think every man that was on Bataan and made that march deserves every piece of brass they’ve got,” said Bleil, who said he returned his Purple Heart during the 1980s to protest the Veterans Affairs Department’s refusal to treat persons with mental illnesses as a result of their captivity.

53, of Lansing, selfemployed painter, died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. » Castanon, Melinda D., 47, of Lansing, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Riley Funeral Home. » Corser, Leah Winifred "Winnie," 100, of Lansing, retired secretary, died Aug. 10. Memorial services 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at Bethel Baptist Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. » Gee, Edwin G., 76, of Lansing, retired General Motors employee, died Oct. 13. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Ellis Tabernacle Original Church of God. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. » Hunter Wright, Delinda J., 57, of Lansing, died Friday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. » Miles, Margaret L., 91, of Lansing, retired Miles Plumbing bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. » Riley, Rufus A. Jr., 72, of Lansing, died Oct. 5. Services noon Monday at Bethlehem Temple Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home.

East Lansing » Ruppel, Grace May,

85, of East Lansing, died Wednesday. Memorial services 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Fowler » Thelen, Laurina A., 92,

of Fowler, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Home, Goerge Chapel, Fowler.

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Chapel. » Harris, LaRue Eldon,

69, of Holt, licensed practical nurse, died Oct. 5. Services 2:30 p.m. Monday at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. » Sheldon, Mark D., 38, of Holt, grocery store cashier, died Oct. 7. Services 1 p.m. Monday at New Life Assembly of God, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.

Mason » Raymond, Elizabeth I.,

94, of Mason, died Friday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason.

Onondaga » Leslie, Jennie Gladys,

91, of Onondaga, retired Jackson Public Schools bus driver, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chas J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, Jackson.

Potterville » Kinnison, Joyce E., 75,

of Potterville, died Saturday. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home.

St. Johns » Stevens, Darlene D.,

55, of St. Johns, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.

Elsewhere » Harris, Ellen M., 62,

of Battle Creek, died Thursday. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. » Twichell, Frank Leo Jr., 84, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Lansing, retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died Jan. 28. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday with visitation one hour prior at Eden United Brethren Church, Mason. » Twichell, Marilyn "Mary Lynne," 85, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Lansing, died July 3. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday with visitation one hour prior at Eden United Brethren Church, Mason.

» Jones, June Audrey,

67, of Haslett, formerly of Detroit, health care nurse's aide, died Thursday. Arrangements by Mason Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Cha- » Cleland: To Heath and Tina Cleland, a daughter, pel, East Lansing. Grace Elizabeth Cleland, » Topper, Jack "W8Q0J," at Ingham Regional Med91, of Haslett, mechanic, ical Center, Sept. 17. died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline RunPortland ciman Funeral Homes, » Bucholtz: To Andrew and East Chapel, East Carrie Bucholtz, a son, Lansing. Kaleb Christopher Bucholtz, at Sparrow HospiHolt tal, Sept. 27. » Corwin, Henry Thomas Jr., 61, of Holt, died Oct. Sunﬁeld 7. Memorial services » McCarty: To Patrick and 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at First Courtney McCarty, a son, Christian Church, LanLiam Allen McCarty, sing. Arrangements by at Sparrow Hospital, Gorsline Runciman FuOct. 12. neral Homes, Lansing

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Pizza in Frandor Shopping Center for two years, Hayt said. Hayt cried at her home Saturday, where she was surrounded by family and friends, as she recounted how she didn’t get a chance to talk to Marcus on Friday before she left for work. She ﬁrst heard there was a shooting from one of Schrauben’s friends, who heard an employee had been shot at KFC. Hayt said she rushed to the restaurant and waited

for more than an hour before she learned her son had been shot to death. The KFC was closed Saturday, with a sign stating it would be closed until further notice. Haytsaidshe’llremember her ﬁrst-born as a jokester who would make funny faces to give her a laugh. He was close with his family, and extremely close to his friends he met while he was at school, two of which stayed at the apartment regularly, Hayt said. His nickname was “Marco Polo,” she said. He loved the Red Wings, collected sports hats and jerseys and was afraid of

EVENTS CALENDAR SUNDAY, OCT. 16 ART OPENINGS » “Materials at Play — Fiber, Wax, Steel, Clay” opening reception, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 16. East Lansing Public Library, North Foyer Gallery, 950 Abbot Road, East ONLINE Lansing. PreEXTRA sented by » Find more local artists: events online at weaver Martha www.lsj.com. Brownscombe and ceramist Eldon Clark. Exhibit runs during library hours through October. Info: 351-2420, www.elpl.org.

DANCES » LookingGlass Music and Dance Festival, Oct. 16. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Callers Carol Ormand and Cis Hinkle. Music by The Latter Day Lizards and The Money Creek Boys from Chicago. Saturday workshops start at noon. Sunday afternoon farewell dance is at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Full details online. Info: 896-8665, www.lgmaa.org. Cost: $16.

FESTIVALS

» Apple Butter Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. The festival features apple butter cooking over an open ﬁre, cider pressing demonstrations, heritage arts and crafts, great food and a variety of musical performers both days. Info: 483-4224, www.mynaturecenter.org. Cost: free.

FUNDRAISERS » Mason FFA Alumni Fall Harvest Breakfast, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16. Mason VFW Post 7309, 1243 Hull Road, Mason. All-youcan-eat pancakes, sausages, eggs, juice, milk and coffee. Proceeds to beneﬁt Mason FFA scholarships, contest and Canada trip. Cost: $6, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 5-12, free for kids 4 and younger. » MSU Crew Club Rent-aRower Fundraiser, Oct. 22-23 or by appointment in November or on an individual basis Jan. 9May 30. Lansing, Lansing. Rowers from the MSU Club Rowing Team will do yard work, snow removal and general labor around the

heights. “I just hope they can catch the guy who took my son away from me and his family and friends,” Hayt said. Police are continuing to search for a suspect in the death. The shooter has been described as a black man who was wearing a dark colored jacket/hoodie with the hood up and drawn partially closed. Police said the suspect, who wore dark pants, was at least 6 feet tall with a medium complexion and medium/thin build. He was last seen driving a burgundy vehicle at least 10 years old, likely a four door with a

body style similar to that of a Chevy Corsica. The vehicle had a back bumper that was at least partly black. The suspect was last seen speeding from the area in his car after the incident. Police said Friday they were checking surveillance cameras in the area for any clues about the identity of the suspect. Police said the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information should contact police Detective Mark Lewandowsky at 483-4600. Funeral arrangements for Schrauben are pending.

house to help cover expenses for the spring racing season. Minimum of two rowers per job at $10 per hour per rower for a four-hour minimum. Go online to ﬁll out the form and request work or email or call Pat Lyons at patlyons64@gmail.com or (248) 953-7899. Info: www.msucrewclub.com. Cost: $80 minimum.

RECREATION/OUTDOORS

MUSIC » Mid-Michigan Bluegrass Association Concert, 2-7 p.m. third Sundays, Oct. 16-April 18. Woldumar Nature Center, RE Olds Rotary Barn, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. Come out and enjoy the music in a beautiful setting. If you’re a musician please feel free to bring your instruments. Info: 322-0030, www.woldumar.org. Cost: $4 per person, $2 for seniors. » An Operatic Tribute to Mario Lanza, 3 p.m. Oct. 16. Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Performing arias, duets and Italian Neapolitan Classics at the the event will be Bellini Opera Theatre’s Bel Canto Quartet featuring Eva Evola, Kimberly Swan, Shawn McDonald, Dino Valle and pianist Jacueline Csurgai-Schmitt. The event is hosted by the Italian American Club of Lansing. Info: 974-1706. Cost: $20 per person.

Staff reporter Scott Davis contributed to this report.

» Tennis Open House, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 16. Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. Tennis lesson, meet tennis pros, get a tour of the MAC, win prizes, demo the latest in tennis equipment and more. Info: 364-8888, www.sparrow.org/mac. Cost: Free.

SHOWS AND SALES » East Lansing Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court Park, East Lansing. Open-air, outdoor market. New this year: Hot food served by Trailer Park’d and Grand Grillin’. Vendors include Clearview Orchards, El Azteco, Owosso Organics, Pregitzer Farm and more. Info: www.cityofeast lansing.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS » Antique Barn Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16. DeWitt Centennial Farms, 4410 W. Howe Road, DeWitt. Antiques, soup, cider, cinnamon rolls. » Farewell Reception for East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton, 1 p.m. Oct. 16. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Program and remarks by local community and regional speakers, followed by a social hour with light food and

refreshments. Community members are invited. Info: 333-2580. » Okemos High School National Honor Society Fall Food Drive, Oct. 16. Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos. Residents may place bags of non-perishable food items on their porch by noon, or drop off at the school. Bags will then be collected and taken to the Okemos Food Pantry at Okemos Community Church. Info: 706-4945. » Scarecrow Contest, through Oct. 31. Potter Park Zoological Garden, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. Members of the public are encouraged to join in the zoo’s fall festivities by creating animal-themed scarecrows to be displayed at the zoo through Oct. 31. Info: 483-4222, www.potterparkzoo.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 17 FILM » Monday Movie Matinees, 1 p.m. Oct. 17 and Oct. 31. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Free popcorn will be served while supplies last. Intended for adult audiences only. Registration not required. Call or stop by to ﬁnd out what’s playing. Info: 351-2420. Cost: free.

LIBRARIES » Beginner Coupon Class, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Capital Area District Library Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. Topics range from coupon history to organization, including vocabulary, understanding and reading coupons, and identifying where to locate manufacturer and in-store coupons. Registration required, call 676-9088 to register. Cost: Free. » Halloween Magic Show, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Capital Area District Library Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. Magician Jason Hudy will entertain with magic, music, comedy and audience participation. Info: 676-9088. Cost: Free.

SHOWS AND SALES » Book sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19. First Presbyterian Church, Molly Grove Chapel, 510 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing. Info: 482-0668. Cost: $1 hardcovers, 50 cents paperbacks and children’s books, $1 CDs and tapes.

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Lansing Susan (Stampski) O’Brien, 41, of Lansing passed away Friday, Oct. 14, after a lengthy battle against cancer, surrounded by her family. First diagnosed with cancer in 2002, Suzi suffered many recurrences of various types of cancer with serene calmness, never complaining, and with courage and a braveness that made her a role model for everyone who knew her. Even in the throes of her illness, she always ensured that the needs of her family were met; she was a wonderful, loving wife and mother. A licensed practical nurse, Suzi was employed for the past 10 years by the Michigan State University Department of Surgery, where she had many close friends, one of whom recently told Suzi she was "the bravest person I know." A Lansing native, Suzi was a 1988 graduate of Waverly High School. Prior to joining MSU’s staff, she worked as a court stenographer and as a medical transcriptionist. She is survived by her husband, T. Jerome O’Brien, and her children, Mallory, Brendan and Patrick O’Brien of Lansing; her mother, Jill Ruth Petzinger, and stepfather, Michael Rideoutt, of Williamston; her father, James Russell Stampski and stepmother, Cindy Stampski, of Blanchard; two sisters, Stephanie Lynn McDannel (Chad) of Livona, and Julie Ann Stenger (Gordon) of Holt, an aunt, uncle and cousins; along with several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, October 17, 2011, at 12:00 noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar Street, Lansing. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the church with a Rosary starting at 7 p.m. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Parkway, Suite 200, Lansing, Michigan 48911, in memory of Susan O’Brien. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.

Sally Schlegel East Lansing Tom and Katy Schlegel invite friends, family, and wellwishers to a memorial gathering to reminisce and celebrate the life of Sally Schlegel, Saturday October 29, in the Corniche room at Kellogg Center, MSU campus from 12:303:00 p.m., remarks will be at 1:15. All are welcome. Family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing.

Vera Girard Okemos Formerly of Dearborn Age 95, died October 12, 2011. Vera was born May 10, 1916 in Penowa, PA, to Joseph and Rachel (Tiberi) Castrodale and moved to Michigan in the 1940’s. She moved to Lansing after the death of her loving husband, Philip, to be with her daughter’s family. She loved cooking, gardening, music and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She spent the last 6 years at the Ingham Medical Care Facility and the family wishes to thank the staff for the wonderful care they gave Vera during that time. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Philip; sisters, Bella and Dora; and brothers, Albert and Philip. Surviving are daughter, Rochele (David) Cotter; grandchildren, Rachel, Lauren and David Cotter; sister, Norma Russell; brother, Joseph Castrodale; and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing with Rev. Mark Inglot officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Vera to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility Foundation, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864 On-line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com

Holly S. Andrus Holt Age 38, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. Holly was born on August 23, 1973. Surviving are her parents; Sharon and Alan Ordiway and Robert (Nancy) Andrus; son, Sage Andrus; sister, Amy (Mike) Riley; brothers, Mitchell Ordiway and Matthew (Kristie) Ordiway; grandparents, Elly Gilroy and Caroline Ordiway; nephews, Cody, Mikie, Anthony, Drake and Derek; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Cecil Gilroy. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Interment will take place at East Lawn Memory Gardens immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a trust fund that is being set up for Holly’s son, Sage c/o the family. We are going to miss you.

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Haslett Passed away October 11, 2011 at the age of 97 in Haslett, MI. Wilda was born February 12, 1914 in Bay County, MI to George and Maud Warren. She spent her adult life in Lansing and retired from General Motors in 1976. Wilda had a green thumb and loved to work outdoors, her family and friends always marveled at her beautiful flower gardens. The only thing she loved more than gardening was arguing politics with anyone who would take her on! Wilda was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Claude Webb, in 1971. In 1978 she married Shelby Davis and was with him until his death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by eight of her nine siblings; niece, Carol Barnum; and step-daughter, Ruth Yanz. She is survived by one brother, Lyle Warren of Bay City; grandchildren Claudia (Matt) Ottinger of Haslett and Dale (Tammy) Yanz of Mason; great grandchildren, Alexis and Jenna Yanz; nieces, Dorothy Warren of Waterford, Alta Parsons of Flushing and Judy Frank of Fremont; nephews, Mahlon "Buzz" Parsons of Farwell and Matt Barnum of Oceanside, CA as well as many other nieces, nephews and family members. Special people mourning her loss are Tom McComb of Ionia and Shirley and Dick Heil of Lansing. The family thanks Wynwood of Meridian Senior Living and Hospice Advantage for the friendship and compassionate care they gave her. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Evergreen Cemetery on Mt. Hope Rd., Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions in Wilda’s Memory to Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly Rd., Suite 304, Lansing, MI 48917 or to the charity of one’s choice. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

Adalin James Farnum Lansing Age 9, Adalin was born on October 1st, 2002 in Lansing, Michigan Adalin (Adie) had a zest and curiosity for life the moment she opened her beautiful blue eyes. She had an amazing sense of fashion, humor and ability to bring out the best in people. Her battle with cancer began at the age of five and a half. It was very clear her faith, strong spirit and spunky attitude would be with her every step of the way. Though her life’s journey has been short it has always been filled with love. She passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2011. She is survived by her parents James and Tammy Farnum, her siblings, Kate and Jackson and her beloved dogs, Judy and Angel. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 815 Sparrow Ave., Lansing, with Rev. Fr. Bill Lugger and Msgr. Andrew Anderson as Co-Celebrants. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers or donations, the Farnum Family asks that you perform a "random act of kindness" for a family or person in need in her honor. Friends may sign Adalin’s online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com.

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October 13, 1933-October 11, 2011 Born in Millboro, VA to John J. and Callie Fitzpatrick. He is survived by former wife Hazel Fitzpatrick-Robertson, daughter Saundra (Antony) Fryer, son Miles (Diana) Fitzpatrick. Five grandchildren and two greatgrands. Mr. Fitzpatrick donated his body to the MSU Human Anatomy Educational Institute. Donations may be sent to: MSU Division of Human Anatomy. A memorial will be held in the fall of 2014 at MSU.

Emmett Dennis Jr. Lansing Emmett "Dennis" passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at the age of 81. Dennis was born in Vernon, TX on February 9, 1930. Dennis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, worked for himself and General Motors and retired in 1994. Dennis loved jazz, bowling, fishing and traveling in his orange GMC Motor Home. Dennis went to the Lord after parents Emmett and Alice Dennis and brother, Roy. He will be missed by former wife Kay Dennis, daughter Janette (Ray) Coats of Lansing, MI, son Jeffrey Dennis of the Philippines, goddaughter Kelly Winans Tramel of Danville, AR, sisters Juanita Williams of Dallas, TX, Mellonee Brown and Barbara Young both of Lansing, MI.; grandchildren Elizabeth (David) Holey, Miranda and Kyra Dennis, Rachael, Marcus and Aaron Hatter, two great-granddaughters Nevah and MarLisa Hatter Holey; host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation 12-6p.m. Monday, October 17, at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph St. With service Tuesday, October 18 at 12:00p.m at the funeral home.

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Ryan Michael "Mudd" Reed Webberville Ryan Reed, age 34, passed away on Thursday, October 13, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ryan was born on July 11, 1977 in Lansing, MI, son of Barb (Keith) Hodge and Gerald (Mary) Reed. Ryan was employed with Havis, Inc. Ryan had many interests including quad racing, which he won numerous trophies, bowling, fishing, attending his niece and nephews sporting events and hanging out with all of his friends. Ryan was preceded in death by Chris Heeg, his cousin and one of his best friends, his grandfathers, Lyle Driver and Glendon Reed. Ryan is survived by his loving mom Barb (Keith) Hodge and father, Gerald (Mary) Reed, big brother Matthew (Chantell) Reed, stepbrother, Keith Alan Hodge, stepsister, Kelly Teel, nephews Kyle Reed and Cole Teel, niece Chelsea Reed, his grandparents, Dick and Opal Hugenot, grandmother, Dorothy Driver and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryan also leaves behind his 2 best pals Buddy and Cocoa who were always there to comfort him. Ryan will also be missed by Rhonda Sue and Teai which he would like to thank for all their love and always being there for him. Ryan would like to thank his big brother and sister-in-law, Matthew and Chantell for all of their love and help getting him through this difficult time. He thought that you two were the greatest brother and sister-in-law that he could ever have. He loved you very much. He would like to tell Kyle and Chelsea how much he loved them and thank them for always being there. Ryan would like to thank all of his family and friends for all their love and support, he will miss you all, but he wants you to know that he will see you all again. Ryan would also like to thank all the Heartland Hospice staff, especially Beth, Melissa Nick, Jackie and Chaplain Steve that comforted him through his courageous battle. He would also like to thank Havis, Inc. from Plymouth, MI for going above and beyond to accommodate him through his tough time. Services will be held for Ryan at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle St. on Monday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m. with one hour prior visitation. Visitation will also be on Sunday, October 16, from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing to make contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Charity of your choice. On line condolences may be made at www.grwilliamston.com

Richard L. Keyes Lansing Born December 8, 1925 in Lansing, to Elmer V. and Rosella (Cousineau) Keyes, went home to be with his Lord on October 14, 2011 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Clarence and Eugene Keyes; sisters, Evelyn Harper, Lois Thompson, Mildred Bates, Leah Eisenheimer and Beatrice Croy. Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Arlene F. Keyes; sons, Gregory (Debbie) Keyes, Robert (Tamara) Keyes, James (Julia) Keyes and Paul (Brandy) Keyes; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Richard was a faithful servant of God and longtime member of Capitol Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from the Lansing Fire Department after 32 years of service. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Capitol City Baptist Church, 5100 W. Willoughby Rd., Holt, MI 48842 with the Rev. Dr. Daryl Franzel and the Rev. Erwin E. Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the church in memory of Richard. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

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Delta Twp. celebrates trail extension New connector links 2 trails in township Mary Jo White Lansing Community Newspapers

DELTA TWP. — Scores of local residents were there, some with children and dogs. So were township supervisor Ken Fletcher and trustees Jan Cunningham, Barb Poma and Cara Spagnuolo. Probably no one savored the grand opening of the East West Connector on Oct. 8 more than retired township engineer Dennis Williams — the nuts-andbolts guy who oversaw the

trail pathway from its blueprint stage to completion. He strolled the boardwalk with his wife, Judy, and friends, Don and Jan Engler, pausing to enjoy the view on the soaring bridge over Carrier Creek. Williams, however, was only part of the team that built the connector. There also was parks and recreation director Dick Benkert, who, along with the board and township manager Richard Watkins, was vigilant in capturing federal and state money that made the path possible. “What a great addition to Delta Township,” he said, calling the connector and the paths on either side of Creyts Road key to attracting new residents and mak-

“We made $420 and spent every penny of it. We basically cleaned out Horrocks.”

ing sure “the talent (we already have) stays here.” The young adults from the township’s Government Youth Council did their bit to add to the pathway’s beauty with sugar maples, hostas and other plantings. “We made $420 and spent every penny of it,” said Poma, the council coordinator. “We basically cleaned out Horrocks.” With the snip of a bright red ribbon, Fletcher and his three children, 8-year-old Claire, 6-year-old Bobby and 3-year-old Jack, declared the pathway, which runs from the library to Eastbury Road ofﬁcially open. A ﬁnal stage, which will take bikers and joggers to Canal Road, is currently under construction.

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On such a sunny Saturday, there were many people on the pathway who weren’t even aware of the grand opening ceremonies, but were just out for fun. There was wheelchair user Ed Schneider and his home health aide, P.J. Cha. “He loves it,” said Cha of Schneider, who said without the paved surface, the path would be off-limits for him.

MARY JO WHITE/LANSING COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

The children of Delta Township supervisor Ken Fletcher (center) help cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the East West Connector on October 8. From left are: trustees Jan Cunningham and Cara Spagnuolo, Claire Fletcher, 8, Bobby Fletcher, 6, Jack Fletcher, 3, and trustee Barb Poma. In front is the Fletchers’ dog, Bailey.

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Several hundred people rally Saturday at the Capitol in support of the Occupy Lansing movement.

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The Occupy Wall Street movement cropped up locally last week when a small group of campers began to occupy Lansing’s Reutter Park, with a spray-painted sheet that read “We are the 99%” hanging from trees. Korie Creaser, 70, of Bath Township, said she heard about the protest online, and said she represents women from her church, knitting group and other organizations that are frustrated. “There are a lot of us who are just your average, normal people who believe the politicians are now bought,” she said. Creaser, who is not a Democrat, said she hopes “that the voice of the people who are fed up is ﬁnally heard. What upsets me is on TV all you hear is Republicans debating ... and Tea Partiers, and meanwhile I think the silent majority of us are totally bewildered.” Brad O’Donnell, of Clinton Township and a Central Michigan University stu-

Protesters hold signs at the Occupy Lansing rally Saturday at the Capitol. dent, made the trip with friends to show his anger with the economic system. “I’m personally here because I’m about to graduate college with $30,000 in student loans, and I’m going to have to pay every dime of that back,” he said. “And with these bankers, they have destroyed the world’s economy, they have made

everyone’s lives miserable, they will never have to answer to anyone, and that is not right.” In Detroit, protesters began their ﬁrst full day of occupation Saturday at a downtown park. Helen Stockton said about 200 members of Occupy Detroit camped overnight in Grand Circus Park.

Kiwanis Peanut Sale was a big success The Lansing Golden K Kiwanis Club would like to thank all of the adults, teenagers and children who donated money to the Kiwanis Peanut Sale on Sept. 16 and 17. The club also thanks the Sam’s Clubs on Edgewood Boulevard and in the Eastwood Towne Center, the Walmart stores on Edgewood Boulevard and in the Eastwood Towne Center, the Kroger store in Frandor and the Flap Jack Restaurant on South Cedar, for allowing our members to use their stores for the peanut sale. All money raised is used in Lansing, for support of children and other community affairs, especially at the Salvation

She said the group is prepared to remain “as long as it takes to effect change.” Stockton and several hundred others participated Friday in a downtown rally in Detroit. Similar events occurred Saturday in Marquette and Kalamazoo. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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DETROIT — A lawyer. An accountant. And a salesman. Talk about the ideal prostitution ring operators — so suggests the federal government in making its latest sex ring bust in metro Detroit. Federal agents arrested three men last week on charges of running an online prostitution ring that threw meet-and-greet parties across metro Detroit and offered customers goodie bags filled with chocolates, panties and coupons good for sexual favors. The lawyer, Mark LeBlanc, 55, of West Bloomfield, was arrested Thursday at his office and was released on bond. The accountant, Steven Thompson, 50, was arrested at work, too. He is free on bond. The salesman, David Kilvington, 47, of Sterling Heights, who runs a database business, initially was ordered jailed, but was released Friday. The FBI learned about the operation after a concerned mother emailed authorities in 2007, alerting them that her teenage daughter became involved in the scheme. “I know that prostitution is against the law, but it’s the juveniles we’re worried about,” said FBI Special Agent Sandra Berchtold, who added that the prostitution ring recruited thousands of members. The last sex ring operation to get busted in metro Detroit was Miami Companions, once considered one of the largest escort services in the country, with more than 30,000 clients. The case ended with all the players pleading guilty this year. Attorney Paul DeCailly,

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You live in the digital age. Your mammogram should, too. Ingham Breast Care Center offers digital mammography, a revolutionary system using the latest computer-aided technology that produces much clearer images than analog mammography. The high quality of these images allows radiologists to examine even the smallest calciﬁcations and masses. And, because digital mammography requires no ﬁlm, images are generated in a matter of seconds and stored digitally, making your life easier by reducing waiting times and the need for repeat exams.

Our breast care team has advanced experience in women’s imaging and is led by Lewis Jones, MD, breast expert and board-certiﬁed radiologist.

When it comes to protecting yourself against breast cancer, the quality of your image is critical. For more information about digital mammography at Ingham Breast Care Center, call one of the locations below.

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Minority populations often face increased risk of breast cancer, with implications on screening and treatment Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz MCT News Sservice

reast cancer unites women of all color and creed under a common banner of hope. But not all breasts are created equal. Different minority populations, as well as subgroups within those populations, face distinct challenges and risk factors when it comes to breast health. “We tend to (group) everything in terms that ‘one size ﬁts all’ as opposed to looking at the disease as it impacts different populations,” said Lovell Jones, director of the Center for Research on Minority Health at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and co-founder of the Intercultural Cancer Council.

There’s been a push in recent years to personalize medicine to address the speciﬁc social, environmental and genetic risk factors of those subgroups for more effective screening and treatment. Until that happens on an institutional level, it’s up to women to understand individual risks.

African-Americans Though Caucasians have the highest incidence of breast cancer overall, African-American women have the highest rates of pre-menopausal breast cancer and are more likely to die from the disease at any age. Socioeconomic status and inadequate access to health care partly are to blame for higher morbidity among black women, but genes also play an important role, Jones said. African-American women are more than twice as likely as white women to be diagnosed with earlyonset, virulent tumors called triplenegatives, so named because they are not fueled by estrogen, progesterone or the HER2neu protein and See CANCER, Page 7C

FINDING THE WORDS What do you say to a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Even the best-intentioned person can become speechless or tongue-tied when reacting to a loved one’s breast cancer diagnosis. What should you say? And what should you not say? Several peer counselors at Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization offered the statements they found most and least helpful to hear during their own breast cancer battles.

HELPFUL

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“I’m here for you, and we’ll see this through together.” “I’ll organize your friends to make dinners, drive car pools, shop, etc. — whatever would be helpful.”

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“You’ll be ﬁne.”

Many friends and family members rush to offer support upon hearing news of a cancer diagnosis — but then the calls subside, even as the cancer treatment stretches on. Stay connected for the long haul, checking in with periodic phone calls or emails to see how she’s doing or just to talk about something normal.

“You poor thing.” “I know how you feel.” “I know someone who died from that.”

“I know this is difﬁcult for you, but please know I will do all I can to support you.”

“Call me if you need anything.”

“I’m so sorry you have to go through this, but I’m here to help in any way.”

“Will you be OK ﬁnancially since you won’t be able to work?”

“Would you like to tell me more about it?”

“I think you should ... ”

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Five arachnids you may ﬁnd in your house David Moore www.Kudzu.com

cary zombies and ghoulish goblins may soon be banging on your door in search of candy, but keep an eye out for frightening creatures of the eight-legged variety this time of year. Spiders will not bother to knock before coming inside. Even though they can appear menacing, most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. Here is an overview of some of the most talked-about species and ways to protect against them:

Brown Recluse

Orb Weaver

Varying in color from shades of light to dark brown, the Brown Recluse is found in the southern United States and portions of the Midwest. These spiders typically make their home in crawl spaces and basements but can nest in shoes, piles of clothing and even beds. Brown recluses usually bite in self defense, and their venom is particularly nasty and can cause tissue decay and ulcerating sores. If bitten by a brown recluse, immediately seek help from a

physician.

The Black Widow Most commonly known for its shiny black coloring and red hourglass marking, is found throughout the United States and prefers to hang out underneath rocks, piles of wood and other out-of-the-way areas like the garage or shed. Black widow bites usually occur when the spider is accidentally disturbed. Although the bite is rarely fatal, victims can experience cramping,

Black Widow

sweating, nausea and vomiting. These bites are particularly dangerous for young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. If bitten by a black widow, quickly seek medical attention.

Garden spider The Orb Weaver, or garden spider, can be a variety of colors, but most usually have black and yellow or green and

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DAVID VS. GOLIATH Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias. Although spiders are generally harmless and usually bite only in self defense, their presence is a sign that other insects are in the home. Contacting a pest control professional is always the best way to go when combating spider infestations, but taking the following steps can help protect against arachnids, too: » Store shoes in boxes and put seasonal clothing in garment bags or lid-sealed containers. Some spiders will take up residence in shoes or clothing that are left out. » Keep bed skirts from touching the floor, and pull the bed away from the wall. Spiders can crawl up bed skirts, comforters or the wall and find their way into the bed. » Wear heavy gloves when moving firewood, stones or objects that have been stored for long periods of time. » Eliminate piles of fire wood or other debris from around the home. These are attractive habitats for spiders. » Install screens on exterior vents and use caulk to seal openings around windows and doors.

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES » Chipmunk Story Time: “Big Pumpkin”, Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, 10 a.m. Oct. 20. For preschool through elementary-age children. Story is followed by games, a craft or a walk. Info: 349-3866, www.meridian.mi.us. Cost: $3 per child per session. » Home Alone class, Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 17. For ages 10 and older. An Eaton County Sheriff’s deputy will prepare students for handling a variety of experiences when left alone, including how to call for help and how to deal with strangers at the door. Registration and pre-payment required. Info: 323-8555, www.deltami.gov/parks. Cost: $15 per person for Delta Township residents, $18 for nonresidents. » Knee High Naturalist, Fenner Nature Center, 2020 Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. For kids 2-5; features different nature theme each week, with hike, craft and story. Info: 483-4224, www.mynaturecenter.org. » Princess Tea, Turner-Dodge House, 100 E. North St., Lansing, 10 a.m.- noon Oct. 22. Treats, tea, story time and makeit-take it project. Call to reserve. Info: 483-4220, www.lansingmi.gov/ parks/tdodge/index.jsp. Cost: $8 per person. » Stories for Sprouts & Seedlings, MSU 4-H Children’s Garden, outdoor garden/ indoor if raining, corner of Wilson and Bogue, East Lansing, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18. This program is designed especially for young children, ages 2-4, to experience the wonders of gardenings. Featuring “The Gigantic Turnip” by Aleksei Tolstoy and Niamh Sharkey. Registration required. Info: 355-5191 ext. 1327, 4hgarden.msu.edu. Cost: free.

CLUBS AND MEETINGS » AAUW Monthly Meeting, All Saints Episcopal Church, Lounge Level, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Speaker: Mary Pollack, president of MI NOW. Topic: Pay Equity and Retirement Issues for Women in Michigan. Info: 285-5469. » American Business Women’s Program Dinner, MERS of Michigan, 6709 Centurion Drive, Lansing, 5:30 a.m. Oct. 19. Seven Islands Chapter of ABWA is hosting a program Dinner. Networking will start at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by a program. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Michelle Yeo, mammographer, and Karri Wills, physical therapist, both from Hayes Green Beach Rehab and Wellness will speak on the topics of breast cancer awareness. Info: 887-4000, www.abwa-grandledge.com. Cost: $12. » Capital Area Koi & Water Gardening Club Meeting, DeWitt Township Community Center, 16101 Brook Road, Lansing, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 16. Potluck dinner followed by a program on planning for your outdoor pond, presented by Van Atta Greenhouse and Flower Shop. » Eaton County Tea Party Town Hall Meeting, Tony M’s, 3420 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, third Thursdays. Networking and dinner can be ordered from 6-7 p.m. The meeting and program speaker will begin at 7 p.m. Info: (269) 749-9262, kzooteaparty.ning.com. Cost: free. » Greater Lansing Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, 11 a.m. Oct. 20. Info: 371-1754.

style dinner with the ﬁrst reserved seating at 5 p.m. and additional reserved seatings at 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Meal includes roast pork, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, sauerkraut, homemade German noodles, green beans with ham pieces, applesauce, bread, beverages and dessert. Childcare for infants available in the nursery. Takeout meals available 5-7 p.m. Purchase tickets at the church ofﬁce 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays. Info: 321-5187. Cost: $11, $5 for children 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger, $11 cash for takeout meals.

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Boo at the Zoo is set for Oct. 22 and 23 at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. The event features crafts, hayride and trick-or-treating. » Autumn Tea, Turner-Dodge House, 100 E. North St., Lansing, 3 p.m. Oct. 22. Guests will be treated to autumn delights and delicious tea. Call to reserve. Info: 483-4220. Cost: $8 per person. » Pasty Dinner, Masonic Lodge, 200 W. River St., Grand Ledge, 5-7 p.m. third Fridays. Dinner comes with a beef or chicken pasty, gravy, coleslaw, beverage and your choice of homemade pie. Info: www.grandledgelodge.com. Cost: large dinner $8, small dinner $6.

FUNDRAISERS » 17th Annual Fall Reception for Ele’s Place, Country Club of Lansing, 2200 Moores River Drive, Lansing, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Reservations available through Oct. 19. Michael A. Wells, new CEO and president of Jackson National Life Insurance Company, will be the guest of honor. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Ele’s Place is a healing center for grieving children. Info: 482-1315. Cost: $100. » 21st Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Cooley Law School - Temple Conference Center, 217 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Proceeds to beneﬁt the Mid-Michigan Food Bank. Featuring more than 800 ceramic bowls created by members of the Potters Guild, Clayworks and other local artisans. Info: 702-3349, www.midmichiganfoodbank.org. Cost: $20 per bowl includes soup and bread, kids 11 and younger eat free. » Eighth Annual Lansing Area Wine Opener, Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road, East Lansing, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Wine, cuisine, live and silent auction. Guests attending the VIP reception will enjoy exclusive fare before heading into the Wine Opener. Live music and celebrity pourers. Portion of ticket is tax deductible. Fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Info: (248) 269-8759. Cost: $60, $65 at the door, $100 VIP, $110 VIP at the door.

For complete calendar listings, go to www.lsj.com/events » Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice, Central United Methodist Church, second ﬂoor conference room, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17. Info: 410-1243, www.GLNAWI.org. » Ingham County Tea Party Patriots Town Hall Meeting, Fraternal Order of Eagles Mason/Holt, 1111 N. Cedar Road, Mason, 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Special guest speaker Randy Hekman, U.S. Senate Republican candidate, Michigan. For information, email inghamcountyteapartypatriots@gmail.com. » Mid-Michigan Knitters Guild October Meeting, Haslett Public Schools Administration Building, in the basement, 5593 Franklin St., Haslett, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Topic: “Knitted Puppets & Toys.” Info: www.mmkg.org. Cost: annual guild dues are $20.

FESTIVALS » Third Annual Webberville Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show, Webberville Elementary School, 202 N. Main St., Webberville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. Info: 375-2216, villageofwebberville.com.

FOOD AND DRINK » 81st Annual Sauerkraut Supper, First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta River Drive, Lansing, 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Family

» Fundraiser for Trooper Drew Spencer, Northside Service & Towing, 226 Russell St., Lansing, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22. Car wash, tire rotation and oil changes with $10 from each oil change donated to the fund. Info: 487-5921. Cost: donations accepted. » Mason FFA Alumni Fall Harvest Breakfast, Mason VFW Post 7309, 1243 Hull Road, Mason, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, eggs, juice, milk and coffee. Proceeds to beneﬁt Mason FFA scholarships, contest and Canada trip. Cost: $6, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 5-12, free for kids 4 and younger. » MSU Crew Club Rent-a-Rower Fundraiser, Lansing, Oct. 22-23 or by appointment in November or on an individual basis Jan. 9-May 30. Rowers from the MSU Club Rowing Team will do yard work, snow removal and general labor around the house to help cover expenses for the spring racing season. Minimum of two rowers per job at $10 per hour per rower for a four-hour minimum. Go online to ﬁll out the form and request work or email or call Pat Lyons at patlyons64@gmail.com or (248) 953-7899. Info: www.msucrewclub.com. Cost: $80 minimum.

Horoscopes SUNDAY, OCT. 16: » Tomorrow’s opposition of Mercury in Scorpio and Jupiter in Taurus already has people talking about who bought what and for how much. The Gemini moon stirs the conversational pot — add your own spice to taste.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) » You’ll easily match your energy to those around you. It’s not only good manners; it’s also economical for you to do so. You’ll put in the effort that’s needed to be effective.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) » Your tasks are set before you. The only trouble is that you’re not particularly looking forward to any of them. A

» Spaghetti Dinner for SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Red Ribbon Hall, 314 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20. Dinner prepared by Fazoli’s. Reserve tickets by Oct. 17. Info: 543-0748. Cost: $8.50 adults, $5.50 ages 5-11. » Women’s Council of Realtors Charity Auction, Eagle Eye Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Open to the public. Live auction begins at 6 p.m. Horse racing throughout, appetizers and cash bar. Proceeds to beneﬁt WCR and Child & Family Services. Info: 267-7297. Cost: $20.

wild card in the mix will spark your interest.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21) » You have the best kind of power. It comes from a deep place in the core of who you are. So you don’t have to worry about protecting it to make sure no one steals it.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) » There’s a kind of bottleneck

GOVERNMENT » City Council Candidate Forum, Williamston Community Center, Gym, 201 School St., Williamston, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Meet the eight candidates running for positions on the Williamston City Council. Hosted by the Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce. » Non-partisan Redistricting Forum, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Room 911, ninth ﬂoor, 300 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19. “Redistricting: Not Just for Insiders.” Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Michigan Redistricting Collaborative, Citizens Research Council and MSU Women’s Resource Center.

HEALTH » Choosing Health rally, Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Lansing, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 18. Rally will focus on encouraging physical activity, developing healthy eating habits, preventing substance abuse and promoting mental health. Attendees can visit displays from area programs and retailers, sample nutritious foods and enter drawings for door prizes. Speakers include pediatrician Dr. Stacy Leatherwood Cannon and nutrition leader Zonya Foco. Call or email CAHealthAlliance@aol.com to register. Info: 347-3377. Cost: free. » Free Child Identiﬁcation program, Clinton County RESA at South Point Mall, 4179 S. U.S. Highway 27, St. Johns, 9 a.m.- noon Oct. 22. Children will receive a dental impression kit to take home and a CD containing a photo, video, digital ﬁngerprints and their vital information. Info: (989) 466-3087, www.michiganchildid.org. Cost: free. » Lansing Blood Drive, Foods For Living, 2655 E. Grand River Ave. #B, East Lansing, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17. Mitten Mavens Roller Derby is hosting the Zombies vs. Vampires Blood Drive for the Red Cross. Walk in or schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org/ make-donation and type in LansingRollerDerby as the sponsor code. Info: 324-9010, www.mittenmavens.net.

HOLIDAY » Boo at the Zoo, Potter Park Zoological Garden, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, noon Oct. 22 through 4 p.m. Oct. 23. Little ghouls and boys will enjoy two afternoons of spooktacular fun. Not-too-scary Halloween tricks and treats for the whole family. There will be activities for everyone to enjoy including crafts for kids, straw maze, live animal presentations, hayrides, the Boo Tunnel and trick-or-treating. Costumes (for all ages) encouraged. Info: 483-4222, www.potterparkzoo.org. Cost: $10, $8 for seniors, $2 for all children ages 3-16, $4 for Ingham County adult residents, $3 for Ingham County senior residents.

LECTURES » Table for 9 billion? Feeding the world in 2050, Michigan State University, Natural Resources Building, Auditorium Room 158, Farm Lane and Wilson Road, East Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 18. We must produce nourishing food for 9 billion people by 2050 in a way that empowers poor families and is resilient to volatile conditions. Where do we start? Join the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University and Oxfam America for an eye-opening discussion on growing to the challenge, with special guest Silas Samson Buru of Ethiopia. Free registration at http://goo.gl/6NrRy. Info:

in your life. People are restricting your energy ﬂow because they are trying to direct it in the way that best suits them, not you. Stand up for yourself, and break the bottleneck.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) » You’ve been circulating in interesting ways — ways that will be helpful to others, not just you. You will speak plainly and directly on subjects that capture your curiosity, and others will be all ears.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) » In the beginning, it is said, was the word. Today you will feel the power of words, especially the ones you choose to

(734) 546-6582, www.oxfamamerica.org/ msu. Cost: Free. » MSU Jewish Studies Hadassah Fall Brunch, University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, 10 a.m.- noon Oct. 16. Lecture and discussion with Sallyann Amdur Sack, editor of “Avotaynu,” the Journal of Jewish Genealogy, and a leading Jewish genealogist. Info: 432-3493. Cost: $25 at the door.

LIBRARIES » Beginner Coupon Class, Capital Area District Library Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Topics range from coupon history to organization, including vocabulary, understanding and reading coupons, and identifying where to locate manufacturer and in-store coupons. Registration required. Info: 676-9088, www.cadl.org. Cost: Free. » Drawing Workshop, Capital Area District Library Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos, 2 p.m. Oct. 22. An afternoon workshop with artist Sean Lyons. Charcoal and paper provided. For teens and tweens. Info: 347-2021, www.cadl.org. Cost: Free. » DTDL Book Club, Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. This month will be Reader’s Choice. Bring along a book or two that you have read and would like to share with the group. Info: 321-4014 ext. 4, www.dtdl.org. Cost: free. » Preserving Family Treasures, Capital Area District Library Foster Branch, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. David Votta will present tips on the best ways to preserve family treasures for generations to come. Info: 485-5185, www.cadl.org. Cost: free.

MUSEUMS » History Beneath Your Feet Archaeology Series Week 4, Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. Lecture at 1 p.m.: Find out about Michigan State University’s Campus Archaeology Program and what the archaeologists found on their recent dig near Beaumont Tower. Presented by program director Dr. Lynne Goldstein and Campus Archaeologist Katy Meyers. For families, all day: Study actual artifacts from the Jonesville Log Jail site in Hillsdale County with Dr. Misty Jackson, Arbre Croche Cultural Resources. Info: 373-1359, bit.ly/nM8v8q. Cost: $6 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 6-17 (optional), free for younger. » Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives Brown Bag Series, MSU Museum, Auditorium, West Circle Drive, East Lansing, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21. “Brotherhood of the Lake: Commercial Fishing, Work and Livelihood in Leland’s Fishtown” presented by Laurie Sommers, folklorist/consultant. Info: 355-2370.

NATURE » What’s Up With Wooly Bears?, Nature Discovery, 5900 N. Williamston Road, Williamston, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 16. Info: 655-5349, www.naturediscovery.net. Cost: $5 person.

RACES » Aubrey’s Butterﬂy 5K Run/Walk for EB, Dimondale Elementary School, 330 Walnut St., Dimondale, 10 a.m. Oct. 22. Info: 694-6411, www.aubreys5k.com. Cost: race day registration available. » Child Beneﬁt Fund Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk for Kids, Hawk Island Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road, Lansing, 8-11 a.m. Oct. 22. Sign in begins at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to wear a Halloween costume. Proceeds are used to positively engage at-risk youth in the community. Info: 483-6341. Cost: $20 day of the race.

REUNIONS » Eastern High School Multi-Class Reunion 1980-89, reunion is Nov. 5. Looking for Eastern High School 1980 to 1989 graduates for a Nov. 5 reunion. Contact QuakerReunion@hotmail.com or call 668-6550 for more information.

SCHOOL/EDUCATION » 12th Annual Lights on for Afterschool Open House, Building TwentyOne Student Center, 2289 Cedar St., Holt, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Community open house featuring a newly opened student center in the Holt community. The event will include facility tours, short presentations, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Info: 213-1580, www.buildingtwentyone.org. Cost: Free.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS » “Lest We Forget” Disaster Preparedness Program, Sparrow Hospital Auditorium, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 19. NALS of Lansing’s 2011 Court Observance program will focus on disaster preparedness efforts in and around Lansing. The speakers will be Maj. Gregory Cooper of the Michigan National Guard, and Jeffrey Kay, Safety Specialist at Sparrow Health Systems. RSVP to Deborah Surls, PLS, deb@surls.net or 351-3550. Info: www.nalsoﬂansing.org. Cost: Free.

» Homeownership Workshop & Bus Tour, Center for Financial Health, Lower Level, 230 N. Washington Square Suite 203, Lansing, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22. HUD and MSHDA approved workshop qualifies graduates for many of the down payment assistance programs available, reduced rates with some lenders, and free pre-qualification counseling. The workshop will offer several professional speakers on topics such as “Credit Basics,” “Money Management,” “Getting a Mortgage Loan,” and “Shopping for a Home and Protecting Your Investment.” Also taking a bus tour of affordable homes for sale by the Ingham County Land Bank. To register, call 708-2550 ext. 2877 or email info@centerforfinancialhealth.org. Info: www.centerforfinacialhealth.org. Cost: Free.

SHOWS AND SALES » Book sale, First Presbyterian Church, Molly Grove Chapel, 510 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19. Info: 482-0668. Cost: $1 hardcovers, 50 cents paperbacks and children’s books, $1 CDs and tapes. » Celebrate Women Expo, First Baptist Church, 950 S. Clinton St., Stockbridge, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22. Free event includes workshops and vendors. Info: 851-7075, www.1stbcs.org. Cost: free. » Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society 46th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23. Info: 641-6125, www.michrocks.org. Cost: $3, $1 teens, children younger 12 free with adult. » Flea Market and Bake Sale, VFW Post 7309, 1243 Hull Road, Mason, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22. Info: 676-3282. » Friends of the Grand Ledge Area District Library Used Book Sale, Grand Ledge Area District Library, Meeting Room, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 22. On Saturday, customers can ﬁll a box or bag with materials of their choice for $5. Info: 627-9588.

SPECIAL EVENTS » Farewell Reception for East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton, Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 1 p.m. Oct. 16. Program and remarks by local community and regional speakers, followed by a social hour with light food and refreshments. Info: 333-2580. » Holt Rams’ “Pink Out” football game, Holt Senior High School, 5885 Holt Road, Holt, 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Sponsored by the Holt Rams Football Team and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at MSU to promote cancer awareness. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and bring Yoplait pink lids to the game against Grand Ledge. Pre-game presentation will honor cancer survivors and families who have lost loved ones to cancer within the Holt Rams football family. Info: 694-2162. » Scrapbook Day, Lawrence Avenue United Methodist, 210 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Set up Friday, begin on Saturday. Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Call to register. Info: 543-4670. Cost: $25.

VOLUNTEERS » Call for Volunteers for Red Cedar River Clearing, Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22. Meet at Harris Nature Center for a brief orientation and safety training. Seventeen areas have been identiﬁed between Grand River Ave. and Dobie Road that will be addressed by boat teams and shore teams. Volunteers are asked to wear rubber boots, waders or hip boots, and bring work gloves. People with chain saws are needed. Call or email LuAnn Maisner at maisner@meridian.mi.us. Info: 853-4604, www.meridian.mi.us. » Second Annual Rayner Park Clean-up Day, Rayner Park, 730 E. Ash St., Mason, 9 a.m. Oct. 22. Bring rakes, leaf blowers and tarps. Water and ﬁrst aid supplies provided.

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Feed friends with cancer a healthy, tolerable meal Polly Campbell Gannett

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THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN CASSEROLE This casserole is a great source of essential minerals, including magnesium, a deﬁciency of which can lead to weakness, lethargy, nausea and vomiting. Serves: 8 to 10 / Preparation time: 30 minutes / Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ cup milk ½ teaspoon curry powder, if desired ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1/3 to ½ cup dry bread crumbs 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds » Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders, working in batches if necessary, and cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink in the center. » In an ungreased 13-by-9-by2-inch baking dish, layer broc-

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coli spears, water chestnuts and browned chicken. In a mixing bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, milk and curry powder. Pour mixture over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, onions and almonds. » Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer, or until broccoli is tender. » Cook’s note: To make ahead, cover baked casserole with aluminum foil. Freeze no longer than 2 months. To reheat, remove the casserole from the freezer one hour before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake in covered baking dish 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot. From “Betty Crocker’s Living with Cancer Cookbook” (Wiley, $19.99). Tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. 380 calories (45 percent from fat), 19 grams fat (4 grams sat. fat), 22 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein, 660 mg sodium, 75 mg cholesterol, 3 grams ﬁber.

BEEF-BARLEY STEW This stew is a great meal that you can store for leftovers for when you don’t feel like cooking. It is high in vitamins A and C and potassium and an excellent source of ﬁber. Remember to refrigerate all leftovers right after eating because doing so will lengthen the time they can be stored.

1 pound extra-lean (at least 90 percent) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (one-half cup) 2 cups beef broth two-thirds cup uncooked barley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, undrained 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables » Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables, breaking up tomatoes. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

HERB SALAD From Barbara Lattin, here is a recipe from her “Cooking with Herbs” class at the Wellness Community in Cincinnati:

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups ﬁeld greens 2/3 cup fresh herbs (a single herb or a combination of several) - consider basil, chives, cilantro, mint, parsley, tarragon, thyme 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves Cherry tomatoes, halved Hearts of palm, sliced one-half cup toasted walnuts (optional) In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and kosher salt. Tear the lettuce leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl containing the vinaigrette. Add fresh herbs, tomatoes, hearts of palm and walnuts. Toss well. Makes four servings.

Take a high-tech approach to wine drinking Pair It!

This app ($4.99) is a There is something de- handy tool to ﬁnd the liciously low-tech about a best food to pair with the wine already in your glass of wine. Especially after a long, collection. plugged-in day at the ofﬁce, it canbeareleasefromthetechnology that encumbers us. But that hasn’t stopped some from trying to make the whole experience a bit better using technology. From a website that helps log a wine cellar’s contents to apps that keep users in the know, there’s a lot out there for wine lovers. So whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or a wine newbie, here are some great tools here to help you on your way.

Cellartracker.com

This cellar-tracking website is the premium stop for wine enthusiasts around the world. The mostly free site allows users to log each bottle of wine as it’s bought, creating an online list of everything in the collection. When a user drinks a wine, he or she is asked to leave a rating and notes about the tasting. Drinkers can leave their thoughts — did you get notes of tobacco, too? — and see what many others have thought about that bottle of wine. The result is an exhaustive database of nearly every wine commercially available today. For serious wine consumers, there’s no better site.

It’s available for both Android- and iOS-based mobile devices. Once a wine varietal is queued up, users can swirl their phone to be prompted

Built on the CellarTracker.com platform, this iPhone and iPad app ($2.99) allows for mobile access to the contents of a personal wine collection. New bottles of wine can be added through the app’s search tool. Bar codes also can be scanned using the iPhone’s camera, but that’s a bit spotty. The app also allows for side-by-side comparisons to compare things like price, region and user rating. It’s a great way to quickly log a bottle of wine enjoyed while out at a restaurant so it’s not forgotten. Cor.kz also integrates with Twitter so users can keep their friends updated with the best of what they’ve tasted.

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SOUTH BASS ISLAND, Ohio — Some believe Putin-Bay is in Canada. Or that there’s a secret tunnel to the mainland. Or that the National Park Service monument is a really tall lighthouse. Or that the island is one continual wild party. There are so many myths about Put-in-Bay that locals have to laugh. “There is a book out there on lighthouses of Ohio, and fact-checkers called me to ask about ours,” says Blanca Stransky, superintendent of the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, which looms 372 feet over Lake Erie. “I said, ‘I don’t know why we are in the book, because I can assure you it’s not a lighthouse.’ They got really frustrated with me.” Even the island’s name is confusing. It is actually South Bass Island, but everyone just calls it Putin-Bay, the island town’s name. And although it is a quick 18-minute ferry ride north of Port Clinton, Ohio, it operates in its own little quirky, self-contained orbit, a sort of Key West of Ohio. “You have history here, and you also have the bars,” says Dusty Shaffer, director of the Wyland Gallery in town.

After the party To many, Put- in-Bay is the place for summer boaters and visitors to whoop it up. But on a Wednesday morning in late September, it’s a whole different story. Docks are empty, with lines hanging limp in the autumn sun. There’s not a single customer in the big Round House Bar in the center of town. Stores are still open, but few customers appear. Out in the vineyards, fat Concord and Niagara grapes are ready to drop. It’s as if the whole town is sighing, tired, and settling down for a long winter’s nap. “It’s open here for anoth-

er six weeks,” says Shaffer. “If you don’t like shoulderto-shoulder people, now’s the time to come.” Before I get to the part about how you can drive around the island in cool golf carts, let’s back up for a bit of history. Put-in-Bay is part of a small clump of islands in Lake Erie — Kelleys, Middle Bass, North Bass and some others — north of the Sandusky-Port Clinton region of Ohio. For recreational boaters, the islands are a popular summer destination. But Put-in-Bay played a pivotal role in America’s nautical history.

Battle site After the Revolution, young America still felt animosity toward Britain and had an eye on Canada’s land. It declared war on Britain in 1812. One of the war’s crucial battles — the Battle of Lake Erie — took place just off Put-In-Bay, where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry based his command and all his ships. After capturing the entire British fleet in September 1813, he sent notice to Washington that “We have met the enemy, and they are ours.” The words on his vessel’s flag famously were “Don’t Give Up the Ship.” The words are more remembered now than the battle, but that day ensured that Michigan, Ohio and New York would remain part of the U.S. That’s why tiny Putin-Bay has the enormous Perry’s Victory memorial. Closed and under renovation since 2009, the memorial’s observation deck is due to reopen in June, just in time for the War of 1812 bicentennial. In September 2013, there will be huge commemorations at Put-In-Bay, including re-enactment of the battle with a fleet of tall ships.

Getting around Now to the golf carts. Put-in-Bay allows visitors to rent golf carts and drive them around on the roads. From the Miller Fer-

Put-In-Bay, Ohio, is two hours south of Detroit, and not far from the rest of the world, either — at least in spirit. ry on the west end, you can putter along the road, letting cars pass, taking your time. Since the island is only 3½ miles long and 1½ miles wide, a golf cart is plenty fast. MCT NEWS SERVICE You can stop at two wineries, small caves and The Put-in-Bay Winery is housed in the historic, Italianate-style Doller estate. Visitors can a chocolate museum. Bars sample island and other regional wines. and restaurants are open, but some curtail hours as IF YOU GO: season’s end nears. Take your cart to the far edges of the island or the state park. » GETTING THERE: From The other bonus of visiting in fall? On weekdays, you may have the road to yourself. Only about 350 people live on the island year-round, but about 750,000 tourists come each season. As September slides into October, there is a stillness to the island. “We still have events coming up like Oktoberfest and a wine festival, but it’s not so hectic. Most people who live here say it’s their favorite time of year,” says Julene Market, owner of Miller Boat Line, the ferry company. She lives on the island, grew up on the island, and her family has been here for four generations. Fall color will peak in Putin-Bay in early November, later than on the mainland. The ferry will stop running in late November. Then the island will sleep, dreaming of next year’s rowdy mischief.

Relax as a family at one of these spa destinations Lynn O’Rourke Hayes MCT News Service

Hotels and resorts are wooing the next generation of spa-goers with signature treatments and tasty treats. Here are a few places where spending time at the spa is a family affair. » Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai, Hawaii. Explore the island’s famous coastline, then retreat to the Anara Spa for a familyfriendly pampering session amid a lush tropical surrounding. Teens will tune in for pineapple-coconut mani-pedis, eyebrow shaping, makeup lessons and a facial, especially designed for their unique skin-care needs. Kids of all ages can opt for temporary Polynesian tattoos, Hawaiian princess styling (think gorgeous ﬂowers in their hair), ﬂower polishes and island braiding. Adults may choose from the spa’s comprehensive menu or create a custom sampler package. » Four Seasons Resort

Whistler, Whistler, B.C. This picturesque mountain resort was among the ﬁrst to offer kid-focused spa treatments and continues to tempt the next generation of spa-goers with tasty and sweet-smelling options. Dip into hot fudge sundae or strawberry treatments. Junior scrubs and rubs also include Lavender Lullaby Mini Bath Ice Cream, Strawberry Kiwi Shower Sherbet and Vanilla Purity Body Icing in tandem with an Ice Cream Sandwich Pumice Stone. Ask for treatments using the Me! line of preservative-free bath products. » Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort, Orlando, Fla. This recently opened resort, adjacent to Walt Disney World, includes Bonnet Creek’s Blue Harmony Spa, offering treatments for junior travelers as well as mom and dad. Designed for teens, the Clear and Pure Facial includes tips from aestheticians on how to create effective routines for home. Teens can tap into the

Port Clinton, Ohio, it’s an 18-minute ferry ride to the island. Miller Ferry runs several times a day from March 23 through Nov. 23 from its Port Clinton Catawba dock. One-way fares are: adults, $6.50; children ages 6-11, $1.50; under 6, free; cars or motorcycles, $15 (www.millerferry.com, 800-500-2421). Jet Express offers weekend service from Port Clinton through Oct. 23. (www.jet-express.com) » GOLF CART RENTAL: Rates vary, but I rented a 2-person golf cart all day for $40. You also can rent bikes. » LODGING: Some hotels and bed-and-breakfasts are open through the end of the season, and rates go way down in October. See www.visitputinbay.com. » ATTRACTIONS: Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial’s interesting visitors center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 23 (www.nps.gov/pevi) Galleries and shops: Some

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Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island, Ohio, is a quiet getaway after the party season is over. stay open until the bitter end of the season. Wineries: Heineman Winery, founded in 1888, and Crystal Cave are open through the end of the season, but its tours ended Sept. 25 and restart May 5. I loved the little geode cave full of celestite crystals. Also, drive past the vineyards to see the grape harvest (www.heine manswinery.com, 419-2852811).

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CELLAR SPIDERS

Also known as granddaddy longlegs, are generally skinny, cream colored or beige. Common throughout the country, they prefer to reside in crawl spaces, basements and other damp areas. They are known to create enormous webs and often make a meal of other spiders, like the brown recluse and the black

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A mix of brown and gray, the House Spider is found throughout the United States and often builds its nest around windows and doors or in garages, sheds or other secluded areas. This species feeds on a variety of insects and is not a threat to humans.

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Beulah and Warren Ballard celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on October 11, 2011. Your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren want to thank you for the example set by both of you and for the values you have instilled in all of us. We love you both!

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Carl and Carole Oesterle are celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Married on October 21, 1961. They have four children: Carl Oesterle Jr., Cheryl (Mark) Brooks, Charissa (Steve) Townsend , Charlene (Ted) Sinnaeve; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. To celebrate their children are hosting an open house on October 29, 2011 at Millville U.M.C. from 2-5 p.m.

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7/27/12 Heid & Wills Laura and Dale Heid of Macomb, and LisaMarie and Eric Wills of Dimondale announce the engagement of their children, Megan Heid and Eric Wills, Jr., both of Holt. Megan is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is employed by Sparrow Health System while working on her Masters at CMU. Eric is also a graduate of CMU, employed by Sparrow, and is working on his Masters from Frostburg State University. A July 2012 wedding is being planned. Congratulations kids... we love you!

Joe and Sherry Dunn of Lansing, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Dunn, to Andrew Adams, son of John and Cindy Adams of New Era, MI. Heather graduated from Michigan State University with her Master’s in Human Resources and Labor Relations and is employed by Microsoft Corporation as a Global Compensation Specialist in Redmond, WA. Andrew graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Engineering Sciences and is employed by Genie Industries as a Manufacturing Engineer in Redmond, WA. The couple resides in Kirkland, WA. 09-15-2012

Herman and Bernadette Thelen of Westphalia will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on October 23, 2011.

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Carol is a graduate of Okemos High School, Albion College and Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine. Curtis is from Kansas City, Missouri, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, and the Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia. The couple resides in Aberdeen, North Carolina near Fort Bragg.

Dr. and Mrs. Demetrius Tsernoglou of Lansing, Michigan, announce the engagement of their daughter, Penelope Ann Tsernoglou to Steve Ross, son of George and Pam Ross of Livonia, Michigan. Ms. Tsernoglou graduated from Southﬁeld High School, University of Michigan, and Michigan State College of Law. She is an attorney, Ingham County Commissioner, and owner of Practical Political Consulting in East Lansing. Mr. Ross graduated from Livonia Stevenson High School and Michigan State University. He is a political consultant and owns SMR Strategies. A July 2012 wedding on Mackinac Island is planned.

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Asians and PaciďŹ c Islanders Asian and PaciďŹ c Islander women have the lowest rates of breast cancer and morbidity of all the ethnic groups in the U.S. But those statistics can give Asian women a false sense of security, said Scarlett Lin Gomez, research scientist at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California. The subpopulations tell a very different story.

Lansing State Journal â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, October 16, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ 7C Women of Japanese descent have as high a breast cancer rate as white women, perhaps because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in the U.S. longest and are exposed to the same environmental and lifestyle risks, Gomez said. Filipina women have the lowest ďŹ ve-year survival rate of any other ethnic group, for reasons unknown. American-born Asians and immigrants living in the U.S. for a while get breast cancer up to 50 percent more frequently than their counterparts living in Asian countries, likely because of childbearing practices and more sedentary lifestyle, Lin Gomez said. Both Asian and Hispanic women are less likely to get regular mammograms than their white and black counterparts.

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“We may take for granted religious freedom in twenty-ﬁrst century America, but in the early colonial America inhabited by Roger Williams, individual free-will and self-determination were still vastly circumscribed (for example, no equal suffrage for all adult citizens, male and female, regardless of property ownership; absence of free speech; few criminal procedural protections, and more) compared to what exist today.”

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wo recent mysteries feature diligent Michigan journalists trying to solve puzzling crimes. “Juror 55” by Shepherd author Chris Zimmerman (Joker’s Conundrum, $17) again showcases Alma newspaper reporter Derrick Twitchell. He witnesses the kidnapping of Congressman Floyd Capp from a Town Hall meeting. Capp had voted for a controversial health care bill; angry constituents were there to relay their displeasure. After the kidnappers get away, Capp is murdered, and Martin Yandle, leader of an ultra-right wing religious group, is sought as the killer. Weeks later, Twitchell stops a deadly attempt by Yandle at an Amish schoolhouse. The reporter gets help from psychologist James Ong while his wife tries to inﬁltrate the religious group. The trial in Flint involving the murder case causes serious complications. An Amish juror provides unexpected challenges for Twitchell and Ong as another major crime develops. “Dead Dogs and Englishmen” by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli (Midnight Ink, $14.95) is the fourth in her paperback series starring Emily Kincaid, a

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“Christmas With the First Ladies” (Insight Books, 160 pages, $29.95) is an attractive addition to the plethora of books on the history of the White House. Drawing on the materials from presidential libraries, Coleen Christian Burke has delved into history to put a human face on presidential Christmases as presented by our presidents and their wives. It starts in 1961 with the first administration of John F. Kennedy, when Jacqueline Kennedy — better known to most as Jackie — put together her first Christmas in the White House. She was known for her sophistication and international experience, which was reflected in her Christmas gifts. As early as September, “a letter to the U.S. embassy in Paris indicates beautiful Chanel chiffon scarves were found and purchased for Mrs. Kennedy to give as presents.” One of the great delights included in the book are personal pictures gathered from presidential archives. Here at the private family Christmas in Florida, Jackie is not the glamorous first lady but a harassed young mother, dressed in a deep pink pajamas — and pearls — dealing with two lively children on Christmas morning. Each first lady brings her own human touches to the White House. In the hard times of 1975, Betty Ford’s “Patchwork Christmas” trees were adorned with handmade decorations, done to be thrifty. Unfortunately, at the end they were more “expensive than the Christmas

constitutional law at Michigan State University College of Law. “Radicals in Their Own Time” is his ﬁrst book.

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In this 1983 photo from “Christmas with the First Ladies,” Nancy Reagan sits on the lap of Santa Claus — a.k.a. Mr. T — after reviewing White House Christmas decorations with the press. decorations” of the ﬁrst ladies who preceded it. In contrast, 11 years later, Nancy Reagan showed the country trees dripping with silver tinsel, fake snow and white lights during the “Christmas Special at the White House.” In 1983, she sat on the lap of gold-chainfestooned “The A-Team” star Mr. T — dressed as Santa Claus — who distributed gifts. Barbara Bush was a grandmother when she came to the White House and entertained for children. In 1990, she used the “Nutcracker” ballet as the theme and the trees had porcelain dancers and dance slippers, including one pair of pointe shoes autographed by “members of the

(Russian) Bolshoi Ballet.” Another touch in “Christmas With the First Ladies” is a page dedicated to each ﬁrst lady, with a favorite recipe or decoration. Lady Bird Johnson gave us a Christmas cranberry salad mold, to be used “whenever you serve chicken or turkey.” Rosalynn Carter made inexpensive and easy ornaments out of small cone birthday hats. After stuffing them with peanuts, gum drops and candy canes, she hung them on lace ribbons amid hundreds of white crocheted stars. For entertaining on a glittering level, Laura Bush’s “shimmering topiary champagne buckets” with silver balls can be made from

items found at the local craft and home improvement stores. Hillary Clinton was inspired by the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and decorated with small miniature houses, needlepoint ornaments and edible cookies from culinary schools. Pat Nixon decorated the chandeliers with greens and pine cones. Decades later, Michelle Obama put cranberry garlands around the necks of the caryatids that ﬂank the Red Room’s ﬁreplace and hung decoupage state ornaments from community groups around the U.S. on the Blue Room’s tree. “Christmas” covers the history of the White House creche, the gingerbread house — which every family gives its own personal touch, such as having Bo, the Obama’s dog, in front of the house. The end result is a book that is rich with holiday spirit and brings the White House to life.

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RECAP » KEY PLAY Michigan trailed by a touchdown and had a first down at its own 35 with 4:40 left. MSU blitzed linebackers Denicos Allen and Max Bullough up the Lewis middle, and Bullough got right in the face of Denard Robinson. Robinson got rid of the ball, but it floated into the hands of MSU’s Isaiah Lewis, who returned it 39 yards for a score — showing it briefly to Robinson -— to ice the game.

» UNSUNG HERO MSU punter Mike Sadler had a busy and difﬁcult day, but he came up with some key punts when the Spartans needed them. Sadler averaged 41.0 yards on ﬁve punts, hitting those lefty liners that rolled nicely. Sadler put one punt inside the Michigan 20, but four of his punts came against the wind and deep in his own end.

» QUOTABLE “I feel even better about getting my tattoo now.” MSU’s Jerel Worthy, on a tattoo he got this summer with a Spartan crushing a Wolverine “They pounded us, they ate us up.” U-M safety Jordan Kovacs

» WHAT’S NEXT Michigan State will stay home for the next huge game on the schedule. This time it’s homecoming against No. 4 Wisconsin, which is 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten after Saturday’s 59-7 rout of Indiana. The Spartans and the Badgers will meet at 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN or ESPN2). — Joe Rexrode

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Michigan’s Vincent Smith (center) is brought down by several MSU defenders including Denicos Allen (28) during Saturday’s game.

Physical MSU defense leads way to win over Wolverines

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EAST LANSING — The hits came from every angle, many of them vicious, a few of them late, all of them meant to leave an impression. “That’s what we tried to do, 60 minutes of unnecessaryroughness,”MSUdefensivecoordinatorPatNarduzzi said. “Just glad it didn’t get called every snap.” The Michigan State defense dominated the Michigan offense on Saturday INSIDE at Spartan » Running Stadium and man: Baker knocked U- runs over M’s quarter- Michigan, back from the Page 2D game. The MSU offense ran right at the Wolverines, in a way the Spartans haven’t been able to do all season. Two lost MSU fumbles, 13 MSU penalties for 124 yards and a few big U-M plays helped keep the game competitive, but the ﬁnal score was 28-14 Spartans — and the Wolverines’ losing streak in this in-state rivalry now stands at four. “I guess it feels complete — very content,” MSU coach Mark Dantonio said of winning his fourth game in ﬁve tries against Michigan.

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overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, while No. 23 MSU improves to 5-1, 2-0 — with No. 4 Wisconsin visiting Spartan Stadium next. The MSU defense, leading the nation in yards allowed at the start of the

EAST LANSING — It was a different Kirk Cousins at the interview podium after Michigan State’s 28-14 victory on Saturday, but the end result of the game against Michigan was all too typical — Cousins leading the Spartans to a win. Cousins became the ﬁrst Spartan starting quarterback to win threestraight games over Michigan. He also tied Jeff Smoker for the most wins by a Spartan quarterback in program history with 21 victories. “I said earlier this week that to go 3-0 as a starter against them, to go four in a row as a part of this team would be a special victory as any-

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MSU nose tackle Anthony Rashad White ﬂushes Michigan QB Denard Robinson out of the pocket Saturday in Spartan Stadium. The Spartans ﬁnished with seven sacks. “Not good,” U-M senior safety Jordan Kovacs said when asked his feelings on the much-discussed streak. “I think they did what we thought they were going to do. They came out and pounded us with the football. They were the better team today.

“You have to give them some credit. … I think they were deﬁnitely more physical. They pounded us, they ate us up.” This was the third straight season that saw U-M ranked and unbeaten entering this game. The No. 11 Wolverines fall to 6-1

Revived Lions, 49ers set to meet today at Ford Field. Page 3D

With ease, Lansing Catholic is No.1 again Cougars lap ﬁeld to repeat as D-4 golf state champs Tom Lang For the Lansing State Journal

EAST LANSING — “A League of Their Own” was a baseball movie. But that title would aptly describe the Lansing Catholic girls golf team the past two seasons. Saturday at Forest Akers East Golf Course, the Cougars blitzed the ﬁeld for the second straight year, repeating as Division 4 champions — this time by 63 strokes over second-

place Flint Powers Catholic. Lansing Catholic won last year’s ﬁnals by 38 strokes. Adding to the astonishing domination was the weather conditions in which INSIDE L a n s i n g » Greater LanC a t h o l i c sing meet: p o s t e d Mason boys, very re- DeWitt girls spectable captures titles, s c o r e s . Page 3D Frequent wind gusts up to 50 mph pushed many players’ shots off line — and in at least one case a stationary golf ball was blown off the green. Despite the brutal conditions, two Cougars shot

better second-round scores than Friday — sophomore Jacqueline Setas (82-78-160) and senior Alyssa Albright (84-77-161). Junior Danielle Crilley shot 79-81-160 and junior Janie Fineis scored 84-88-172. Sophomore Mary Beth Medalena should also return next year as the Cougars seek a three-peat. “Friday I thought about the weather too much; today I just sort of embraced it,” Albright said. “I just went with the ﬂow and that helped a lot. It’s just amazing and I can’t describe all that we’ve done the past two years.” See COUGARS, Page 8D

Lansing Catholic senior Alyssa Albright waits for a gust of wind to settle down before putting Saturday on the ﬁnal day of the Division 4 state ﬁnals. DAVID OLDS FOR THE LANSING STATE JOURNAL

TIGERS’ RUN ENDS

DETROIT OUSTED FROM PLAYOFFS Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Tigers were eliminated from the American League playoffs15-5 by the Rangers on Saturday night. Texas took control of the game with a nine-run third inning and coasted the rest of the way.

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Cousins was sharp, but the long-term story was MSU’s dominance up front. This looked like last season’s rushing attack. Some could say it also looked like last season’s U-M defense, but MSU wouldn’t have done this three weeks ago.

The biggest test of the season comes in a week when mighty Wisconsin comes to Spartan Stadium for a night game, but let’s say this right now: This MSU defense is absolutely for real and possibly good enough to lead the way to a division championship.

The Spartans just need to stop with the personal fouls. But this is always an emotional game and that emotion mostly served MSU well. Every unit is playing at a high level right now for the Spartans.

On such a windy day, the potential was there for busts and big plays, but neither team made the critical mistake. You can’t fault MSU for the successful fake ﬁeld goal — Chris Norman was right there and nearly stopped it after a 3-yard gain.

Meanwhile, Mike Sadler delivered some critical punts into the wind to keep U-M far enough away for MSU’s defense to dig in. And Kevin Muma had an important deep kickoff and touchback into the wind in the fourth quarter.

There was way too much attention after the game on whether the Spartans played “dirty.” MSU went too far on a few plays, but the ofﬁcials threw ﬂags and the game went on. Stuff like that goes on in this game every year.

That shouldn’t overshadow the defense, running game and clutch passing that gave the Spartans this victory. MSU is starting to look like the team it hoped to be this season, and it’s certainly a team that can cope with adversity.

Before the Fearsome Foursome on MSU’s schedule (at Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, at Nebraska), the thought here was that 2-2 would be a good showing. Well, the Spartans are 2-0 so far. Wisconsin brings perhaps the nation’s best offense to Spartan Stadium on

Saturday — against what should be deemed one of its top defenses. And MSU’s offense is coming. Here’s another guess: The Spartans will be playing in the ﬁrst Big Ten championship game on Dec. 3 if they get this many wins in the next two weeks:

OFFENSE

After a flawless first drive, MSU stalled, though field position was a big part of that. In the second half, the Spartans won the game by driving down the field — and finishing two drives with touchdowns on key Kirk Cousins-to-Keshawn Martin plays.

Michigan State junior running back Edwin Baker ran for a season-high 167 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries in the Spartans’ 28-14 victory on Saturday.

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EAST LANSING — Junior running back Edwin Baker had to feel bottled up through five games, averaging just 50 yards per game and getting to the end zone just once on the ground. But Baker picked a good time to finally bust out for the Spartans on Saturday. He carried the ball 26 times for 167 yards and a touchdown to lead MSU to a 28-14 victory over Michigan. “Rock got in to a zone. He was very effective,” MSU coach Mark Dantonio said, using Baker’s nickname. “We were able to run the ball effectively enough to keep the down and distance accordingly.” The 167 yards was 16 off Baker’s career high rushing total, which came against Florida Atlantic last season at Ford Field. “I wouldn’t say I needed it. I’m thankful Baker for it, but I don’t think that my running ability had anything to do with that,” Baker said. “We had problems with the offensive line and things like that, but when the offensive line does great as they did today, I’m going to play great and I feel that’s the reason why I wasn’t having the success I was having.” The offensive line paved the way Saturday, just as it did last year in a win against Michigan. A unit that was a question mark a few weeks ago helped MSU to 213 yards rushing as a team and did not allow a sack against a second straight marquee conference opponent. “We couldn’t stand back there and be one-dimensional, we had to run the football,” Dantonio said. “I think it’s a testament to the young guys. Those guys came out and they played really like veterans,” senior left guard Joel Foreman said. “We’re halfway through the season, but you know to play in a game like this that has this much hype and this atmosphere, it’s a hard thing and to play at a high level.” The extra week off with a bye helped give the offense line some extra work as well as some momentum. That gave Baker the idea that he was in for a big day. “I felt it all week. We had a great amount of time to prepare for these guys and just seeing (the offensive line) practice, I knew it was going to be a great week.” » CATCHING UP WITH KESHAWN: It was an up-anddown day for MSU senior wide receiver Keshawn Martin. He had three catches for 31 yards, including two touchdowns where he eluded Michigan defenders near the goal line and extended over the pylon for the score. While the two touchdown receptions tied a career high, Martin also lost a fumble in Spartan territory and had a few Martin drops, too. “I’m supposed to make plays out there. I dropped a couple, but I didn’t let that affect me. I just kept playing,” Martin said. “It was a little roller coaster, but sometimes you just got to forget about it and go to the next play.” » MR. PICK SIX: Sophomore Isaiah Lewis is developing a knack for returning his interceptions for touchdowns. Lewis helped seal Saturday’s game with a 39-yard interception return of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in the fourth quarter to put MSU up 28-14 with 4:31 to play. “We just blitzed and they got home and (Denard Robinson) just threw it. I’m back there in the middle of the field and when Isaiah caught that ball, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s to the crib, you know it’s a touchdown,’” senior safety Trenton Robinson said. Lewis also returned an interception for a score against Central Michigan and has three picks on the season. » SADLER SOLID: Redshirt freshman punter Mike Sadler’s average of 41 yards per punt looked like a normal day on paper, but take a blustery day at Spartan Stadium in to account and it looked a lot more impressive. Gusts over 25 miles per hour ripped across the field steadily all game, with a strong wind blowing toward the south end Sadler zone. But Sadler used a low, rugby-style punting technique to help keep the ball low and out of the teeth of the wind. “Especially Sadler punting the football, I thought, pretty good against the wind,” Dantonio said when crediting the special teams’ play. “The majority of his punts were against the wind so it was tough down there.” » FASHION STATEMENT: The Nike Pro Combat Uniforms were on full display for the Spartans on Saturday, but the Wolverines also made a last-minute switch with their duds. After warming up in their traditional road white uniforms, Michigan switched to a more elaborate jersey that looked like a road version of Michigan’s legacy jerseys that were used against Notre Dame, with maize and blue stripes up the shoulder areas. The green, bronze and black uniforms of MSU won the day, however, and the Spartans wouldn’t mind donning the Pro Robinson Combat outfits again in the future. “I would love to wear these again. I’m sure a lot of the guys would love to wear these again,” Trenton Robinson said. “Our swag is just so high when you put these on.” » IT’S GOOD: Nineteen-year old MSU sophomore Andrew Johnson of Hudsonville kicked a 40-yard field goal into the wind between the third and fourth quarter of Saturday’s game to win the GMC Field Goal Challenge. Johnson won a 2012 GMC Acadia — valued at $32,605 — for his efforts.

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MSU running back Edwin Baker (left) ﬁghts for extra yardage after being hit by Michigan’s Craig Roh on Saturday.

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day, was the story again. It bottled up U-M star junior quarterback Denard Robinson for the second straight season. He ran for 42 yards on 18 carries, his lowest rushing total as a starter. He completed just 9 of 24 passes — his lowest completion rate as a starter — for 123 yards and a 34-yard touchdown to Roy Roundtree early in the fourth that cut MSU’s lead to 21-14. The game was over when Robinson faced a blitz and heaved a pass into the arms of MSU safety Isaiah Lewis. The sophomore raced in for a 39-yard score with 4:31 left in the game, eliciting a satisfied roar from most of the crowd of 77,515. On the next possession, Robinson left the game with an undisclosed injury after receiving a late hit from MSU redshirt freshman defensive end Marcus Rush. It was the fifth and final MSU personal-foul penalty on the day — including two from sophomore end Will Gholston. Thatbroughtquestionsafter the game of whether the Spartans were playing dirty. “No, I don’t,” Kovacs said when asked if he thought so. “I’ve played in this game before so I know how it goes.” “You do have to be able to control your emotions, you can’t let it take you over the edge. I had two personal fouls and I guess I went a little too far,” Gholston said. “But you can’t play this game without emotion and love and passion. The more passionate you are, I feel like the better you play.” Most of the Spartans’ defensive plays were legal, and most of them were good. U-M took its first drive 80 yards for a touchdown, aided by a converted fake field goal, and got the fourthquarter touchdown pass. Other than that, the Wolverines gained 136 yards, converting just 3 of 15 third downs on the day. MSU collected seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss, after getting nine sacks and 13 tackles in a 10-7 win at Ohio State. “They’ve just got an attitude right now,” Narduzzi said of his defensive line,

thing we or I have accomplished here.” “Kirk Cousins, that guy is a machine,” defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi said. “You guys don’t give him enough credit, that guy is a football player. Kirk Cousins was on fire.” Cousins’ stats to the naked eye are pedestrian. He went 13-for-24 for 120 yards and two touchdowns, but he managed the game and avoided the turnovers that have plagued him through five games this season. “I thought he played very, very well,” MSU coach Mark Dantonio said. “He had a couple of drops and probably had only one errant pass. Maybe it was the first one. He played very well.” For the second consecutive game, the elements weren’t in a quarterback’s favor. Wind ripped across the playing surface for the entire afternoon, just as it did on Oct. 1 in Columbus. “It was very hard. In warm-ups it was tough trying to get a feel for the wind,” Cousins said. “The tough thing was that there was never a consistent wind where we knew what we were getting. It was blowing and swirling and it was hard to really understand where it was coming from, and I think you can attribute some of the drops to that because the ball was probably knuckling a little bit.” “I thought he was on the money with the wind conditions that were out there and it was blowing,” Dantonio said. In a game that packs as much emotion as Saturday’s, Cousins’ experience as a previous winner over the Wolverines also provided a guiding light for another triumph. “He does so many other things for us, beside just throw the football,” Dantonio said. “It’s the leadership. It’s on the field. “It’s getting us in the right place. He should be congratulated.”

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MSU cornerback Johnny Adams sacks Michigan QB Denard Robinson on a fourth-down play in the fourth quarter. and the MSU offensive line showed some as well. It cleared the way for Edwin Baker, who lost one of MSU’s two fumbles, to run for a season high 167 yards on 26 carries. “We controlled the line of scrimmage and that’s how we won the game,” said MSU senior left guard Joel Foreman, who helped the Spartans win 213 to 82 on the ground, making it 39 of 42 times that the winner of that stat wins this contest. Kirk Cousins threw a pair of third-down touchdown passes to Keshawn Martin in the second half, helping him become the ﬁrst MSU quarterback to win three straight against the Wolverines. It also gave him 21 wins as a starter, tied for the most in MSU history with Jeff Smoker. But Cousins was thinking more about his program’s streak against the program it most wants to beat. “You’re looking at three seniors here from the state of Michigan, and for the rest of our life, we will walk the streets in this state,” said an

emphatic Cousins, ﬂanked at the podium by fellow captains Foreman and Trenton Robinson. “The rest of our life! That’s satisfying.” MSU 28, MICHIGAN 14 Michigan 7 0 0 7—14 Michigan St. 7 0 14 7—28 First quarter Mich—D.Robinson 15 run (Gibbons kick), 8:50. MSU—Baker 1 run (Conroy kick), 5:08. Third quarter MSU—Martin 10 pass from Cousins (Conroy kick), 11:07. MSU—Martin 13 pass from Cousins (Conroy kick), :25. Fourth quarter Mich—Roundtree 34 pass from D.Robinson (Gibbons kick), 9:49. MSU—Lewis 39 interception return (Conroy kick), 4:31. A—77,515. = Mich MSU First downs 20 16 Rushes-yards 36-82 39-213 Passing 168 120 Comp-Att-Int 12-31-1 13-24-0 Return Yards 22 52 Punts-Avg. 7-31.9 5-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 5-40 13-124 Time of Possession 29:27 30:33 Individual statistics Rushing—Michigan, D.Robinson 18-42, Smith 8-37, Gallon 1-8, Toussaint 2-7, Dileo 1-3, Gardner 6-(minus 15). Michigan St., Baker 26-167, Martin 3-20, Bell 7-20, Fowler 1-6, Cousins 2-0. Passing—Michigan, D.Robinson 9-24-1-123, Gardner 3-7-0-45. Michigan St., Cousins 13-24-0-120. Receiving—Michigan, Roundtree 4-66, Gallon 3-43, Hemingway 3-43, Koger 2-16. Michigan St., Cunningham 4-39, Martin 3-31, Linthicum 2-22, Ke.Nichol 2-20, Bell 1-5, Caper 1-3.

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MSU rallies late but can’t overcome Lakers’ early 3-0 lead in dropping second of the weekend at Sault Ste. Marie. Page 5D

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Hinkle, Mason win cross country titles Bulldogs freshman, DeWitt team earn crowns for girls

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INSIDE » Results: Complete team and individual listings, Page 13D

Dick Hoekstra Lansing State Journal

GRAND LEDGE — Just four years ago, the Mason boys cross country team ﬁnished 32nd of 37 teams in the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championships. On Saturday at Ledge Meadows Golf Course, the Division 2 No. 1-ranked Bulldogs grabbed

four of the first nine places to cap a program resurgence that has seen them move up to 22nd place in 2008, ninth in 2009, second a year ago and now first for the first time since 1992. “Other than the state meet, this is one we circled and really

Kenseth wins to contend in Chase

wanted to get as a team,” said Mason boys coach Charles Miller, whose team compiled just 42 points to second-place Haslett’s 81. “We hoped for this type of performance, but I’m a little surprised it wasn’t closer. We had a place on the course where we wanted to go after it — the guys did, and it worked well today.” Junior Tanner Hinkle surged ahead in the second mile to win the boys race by 14 seconds in a wind-slowed 3.1-mile time of 16 minutes, 6 seconds. Junior Alex Whitmer took fourth place, fresh-

Mason’s Tanner Hinkle (left) builds his lead in the last mile to win the boys title at the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championships on Saturday. ROBERT KILLIPS/ LANSING STATE JOURNAL

See CROSS COUNTRY, Page 8D

RANGERS 15

TIGERS 5

TODAY’S GAME » 49ers at Lions: 1 p.m. » TV: Fox Ch. 47 » Radio: WVFN 730-AM, WBBL 107.3-FM » Inside: NFL preview, 11D

Crash could end Johnson’s 5-Cup reign

Lions, 49ers in revival revelry

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CONCORD, N.C. — Matt Kenseth pulled away from Kyle Busch in an 12-lap run to end Saturday night’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and established himself as a serious player in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. It took Kenseth six laps after a restart on Lap 304of334to clearBusch through Turns 1 and 2. Kenseth p u l l e d away to a half-second lead before Kenseth Jimmie Johnson slammed nosefirst into the Turn 2 wall on Lap 315 in an accident that putaseriouscrimpinJohnson’s run at a sixth straight Cup championship. After a restart on Lap 323, Kenseth pulled away for his third win of the year and the 21st of his career. Busch was second, followed by Edwards, who expanded his lead in the Chase to five points over Kevin Harvick, who ran sixth. Johnson was 34th. A master of getting on and off pit road with utmostefficiency,Buschtook his first lead of the race during a round of greenflag stops just short of 200 laps. Trailing Tony Stewart by more than a second as he entered pit road, Busch gained three seconds on the No. 14 Chevrolet during the exchange of stops. By Lap 205 he was more than 2.5 seconds ahead of Stewart, but the winner of the first two Chase races began to chip away at Busch’s margin and cut it to 1.4 seconds as Busch worked traffic on Lap 217. But Kenseth surged past Stewart into the second spot and held it until another round of green-flag stops began on Lap 232. The fourth caution of the race interrupted that cycle when Trevor Bayne ran out of fuel and stopped on the backstretch. The inopportune yellow left only 14 cars on the lead lap for a restart on Lap 243, and Busch quickly opened a lead of more than a second over Kenseth, with Edwards and Greg Biffle in third and fourth. That’s the way the top four ran until the next cycle of green-flag stops began on Lap 279. Two laps after Biffle stopped — and before Busch, Kenseth or Edwards came to pit road — a caution skewed the runningorderagainonLap 287. All told, after wavearounds, 14 cars took the green flag on the lead lap for a restart on Lap 293, with Busch leading Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and Edwards to the stripe.

Larry Lage The Associated Press

Inge’s game-ending popout in short right field and pumped a fist into the air signaling “No. 1” while fireworks and confetti filled the air, then ran toward the middle of the field to celebrate with his teammates. Cruz threw both hands in the air and briefly knelt to a knee in the outfield before running to the infield for the ginger ale-spraying

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are determined to let the good times roll in the Motor City. The Lions (5-0) are off to their best start since 1956, the year before they won the NFL title, and they’re coming off quite a coming-out party. Detroit beat the Chicago Bears in its ﬁrst Monday night g a m e since 2001 and ﬁredup fans at Ford Field were so loud the v i s i t o r s Burleson had nine false starts, ratcheting up the buzz from coast to coast about the league’s former laughingstock. Today, the Lions and NFC North rival Green Bay stand alone as the NFL’s only unbeaten teams. “We’re kind of the darlings a little bit, we’re that good story,” Lions receiver Nate Burleson said. “But we haven’t accomplished anything. We have to continue to prove to people we’re a good team. “Everyone is going to have their opinion about who we’ve beat, so this is a great opportunity to play a club people respect.” Detroit hosts San Francisco (4-1) today. The NFC West-leading 49ers have perhaps been more surprising than the

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Tigers relief pitcher Rick Porcello reacts after being pulled in the third inning of Game 6 of the ALCS on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Porcello allowed two of the Rangers’ nine runs during the third in just 1/3 of an inning pitched.

TIGERS GET CLUBBED

Third inning turns disastrous for Detroit Stephen Hawkins The Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers are headed to their second straight World Series, ﬁnishing off the INSIDE Detroit Ti- » NLCS: gers to be- Brewers hope come the for more A m e r i c a n home magic, L e a g u e ’ s Page 9D ﬁrst repeat champion in a decade. Cruz set a postseason record with his sixth home run of the series, Michael Young

hit a pair of two-run doubles in a nine-run third inning, and the Rangers romped to a 15-5 win Saturday night that won the AL pennant in six games. They’ll open the World Series on Wednesday night at St. Louis or Milwaukee, seeking the ﬁrst title in the history of a franchise that started play in 1961. Cruz had 13 RBIs in the series, another postseason record, and was selected MVP. “He was unbelievable,” teammate Adrian Beltre said. “Every moment we

DETROIT VS. TEXAS Texas wins best-of-7 series, 4-2 » Game 1: Texas 3, Detroit 2 » Game 2: Texas 7, Detroit 3 (11) » Game 3: Detroit 5, Texas 2 » Game 4:Texas 7, Detroit 3 (11) » Game 5: Detroit 7, Texas 5 » Game 6: Texas 15, Detroit 5

needed him, he came through.” Young, who also homered, had ﬁve RBIs in the ﬁnale, and the longest-tenured player on the Rangers helped make sure the World Series will again be deep in the heart of Texas. Young caught Brandon

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Miguel Cabrera waits out a pitching change during the Rangers’ nine-run third.

Spartans’ Madness full of fight, flight MSU women, men give fans a first glimpse Paul Henderson phenderson@lsj.com

EAST LANSING — Michigan State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams’ annual costume party Friday turned into movie night, much to the thrill of the packed crowd at Breslin Center. Tom Izzo did his best Tom Cruise impersonation. And Suzy Merchant as ... Sylvester Stallone? Midnight Madness gave an initial look into what both teams will look like this season, with fans watching both

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teams scrimmage after getting autographs from or a picture with their favorite player or coach. The Spartan women got the night rolling as they took the stage first. And the theme of the evening, coming off their first sole Big Ten conference championship, was the 1976 classic film, “Rocky.” Fittingly, as fire shot out from atop the baskets as she was being introduced, Merchant came out in a boxing robe with the name “Rocky” printed across the back and ready to defend their title like the fictional boxer.

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MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo (left) takes the Breslin Center ﬂoor during Midnight Madness on Friday night driving a F-16 model jet. At right, women’s coach Suzy Merchant does her best Rocky Balboa impersonation, complete with robe and boxing gloves. Some players chose a conventional entrance and gave fans high-ﬁves, but some such as Jasmine Thomas, junior guard took to the stage and danced. Her

“cat daddy” dance was well Tournament in New Roreceived by the crowd and chelle, N.Y. her teammates. After the women’s team MSU’s women open their got the crowd even more enregular season on Nov. 11 against Villanova at the Iona See MADNESS, Page 8D

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Ray Underwood shows off a fall Lake Erie perch.

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IN BRIEF GOLF Thompson takes one-stroke lead ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Michael Thompson shot a 3-under 67 on Sunday to take a one-stroke lead over Billy Horschel in the McGladrey Classic, while Webb Simpson was two strokes back in his bid to win the PGA Tour money title. Thompson was 13 under on Sea Island’s Seaside Course. Horschel followed his opening 64s with a 70. Simpson shot a 69 to match Trevor Immelman (62) at 11 under. Simpson and top-ranked Luke Donald are vying for the money title and both will play next week in the season finale at Disney. Simpson trails Donald by $68,971, but could move into the top spot with a strong round today. Simpson also is looking for a tour-leading third win this year, which could make him the favorite for PGA Tour player of the year. » CHAMPIONS: At San Antonio, Fred Couples birdied six of the first seven holes and finished with a course-record 10-under 62 to take a seven-stroke lead in the Champions Tour’s AT&T Championship. Couples had 12 birdies — six in a backnine 30 — and a double bogey to reach 17 under at TPC San Antonio’s Canyons Course, the first-year venue after nine years at Oak Hills. » LPGA: At Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, South Korea’s Na Yeon Choi took a onestroke lead over Brittany Lang in the LPGA Malaysia, finishing off a 4-under 67 in fading light after a long rain delay. Choi birdied the par-3 15th and par-4 16th and closed with two pars to reach 12 under at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. Lang, tied for the second-round lead with fellow American Stacy Lewis, birdied four of the last six holes — the last on the par-4 18th at dusk — for a 69. » EUROPEAN PGA: At Vilamoura, Portugal, Rafael Cabrera-Bello of Spain shot an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Portugal Masters.

TENNIS Murray, Ferrer reach Shanghai finals SHANGHAI — Andy Murray overpowered Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-0 Saturday, setting up a Shanghai Masters final against David Ferrer and taking another step in his bid to pass Roger Federer in the rankings. Ferrer, ranked No. 5, struggled past fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3. It was the third straight match he has come back to win after losing the first set. Murray, the defending champion, has won 24 of his last 25 matches and is trying to capture his third tournament in three weeks. If he wins the title today, he will advance from No. 4 to No. 3 and overtake Federer in the rankings, a goal he had set for the end of the year. Federer made last year’s Shanghai final but skipped this year’s tournament to rest and recover from injuries. He hasn’t been ranked below No. 3 since June 2003 — just before he won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon. Murray has been ranked as high as No. 2 but has never finished the year higher than No. 4. “It’s not the ultimate goal, but it’s a step in the right direction,” he said. — From wire reports

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Avoid the banana curse T

BOB GWIZDZ

OLEDO BEACH — The weatherman let us down again. The predication called for five mile an hour winds. The surface of Lake Erie told us it was at least triple that. But what are you going to do, eh? We were there. We went out. Ray Underwood, with whom I’ve chased walleyes on Erie for more than two decades now, had planned a yellow perch safari with a handful of buddies and invited me along. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse. But it became apparent almost immediately that it wasn’t going to be easy. We went to Underwood’s waypoint, where he’d left them 36 hours or so earlier, and they weren’t there. “Perch move around a lot,” said Underwood, who’ll soon start his ninth decade (and he’s spent a bunch of it fishing on Lake Erie, I might add) on earth. “The key is finding an area with a lot of bait in it and if there are a lot of minnows there, the perch will hang around a little while. We hope they hang around long enough to find our minnows.” We idled around until Underwood saw what looked like a stack of perch, then motored a little way upwind and had one of his buddies drop the anchor. It didn’t hold. We tried again. And again we were downwind of where we wanted to be in no time. We tried it again. This time it stuck. But the aft end of the boat was swinging like pendulum. Underwood deployed another anchor from the aft, but even that didn’t stop us completely. So we fished, baiting up with minnows and fishing on bottom. We were using perch spreaders — wire contraptions that held drop lines with hooks and small spinners off each side with a weight in the middle. Personally, I prefer to simply tie two hooks directly to the line — one just above a sinker, the other a foot or so

ners of spiders and other unpleasant critters. It’s so well accepted than some captains will threaten to throw your Outdoors Banana Boat sunscreen — or bobgwizdz@ even your Banana Republic sbcglobal.net sports shirt — into the drink, if you dare to bring it on board. Having solved that we probup the line — but Underwood had been catching them pretty lem, we set lines at our third well with these rigs and if I’ve spot. And we started catching fish. learned anything in my fiveIt was never fast and furiplus decades of angling, it’s: If ous — certainly not every it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. drop, as it can be when perch One of the guys caught fishing’s right — but we got a fish almost immediately — them in streaks, catching three it measured more than the requisite tip-of-the-middle-fin- or four or five, going through a lull, then enjoying another ger-to-your-wrist scale that rally. Underwood said was the size That set the pattern for limit (roughly 8 1/4th inches), the afternoon. We’d catch ‘em so it went into the ice chest. in spurts, go through a dry But it was nearly 15 minutes period, then catch them again, before we added a second and sometimes two at a time, then almost that long again before nothing for a while. (Though caught a third. After our first the white bass, white perch hour we had five — which is not at all what we’d come to do. and drum helped break up the doldrums.) So we moved to another “I think they’re just sort area, went through the whole of marauding around,” Underprocess — idling, looking for wood said. “A school comes fish on the sonar until somethrough, we catch them, then thing caught our attention, they move out and we don’t.” trying to get an anchor set — It was a slow pick, but what and fished for another hour. made it acceptable was the Didn’t catch a fish. Underwood was scratching quality of the fish. They were nice perch, mostly in the 9-inch his head, trying to figure out category with a few pushing the problem. He asked me. I 12 inches and very, very few was clueless. that were deemed too small The guys decided to have to filet. And just every time lunch and asked me — I was positioned strategically by the we thought we had enough. cooler — to break out the vict- We’d go into another volley and decide to give it another 15 uals. And when I did I noticed minutes. something in the cooler. So finally, Underwood said “Ray,” I said. “I know what’s we’d fish until 5 p.m. and that wrong.” was that. When we quit, we had I held up a bunch of more than 100 in the ice chest bananas. (and I don’t bet we’d thrown “Who brought those?” more than five back). Underwood barked. So while it wasn’t one of You never bring a banana those write-home-about fishing on a fishing boat. Never. It is trips, we caught enough for almost a felony. It’s a superstition that dates everyone to have a pretty fair fish fry. back more than a century. And we reaffirmed one There are a handful of explanations for it (I Googled it, out thing that Underwood and I — and none of the other guys of curiosity), but the most oftadmitted to — have known for cited is that it dates to the a long time: old trade days when crates You never bring a banana of bananas shipped from the on a fishing boat. Never. Caribbean contained all man-

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action was slow. Anglers were having a hard time finding minnows. Pier anglers targeting salmon reported slow catch rates. Kalamazoo River: Is producing salmon and a few walleye up near the Allegan Dam. Grand Haven: Anglers are catching chinook, coho, steelhead and lake trout. The better fishing was 20 to 70 feet down in 200 to 260 feet of water with orange spoons in the top water or blue and green deeper. Pier fishing is very slow as water temperatures were in the high 50s and low 60s. No perch to report. Grand River at Grand Rapids: Is producing good steelhead and brown trout action at the dam however this week could be the peak of the brown trout run. Chinook are still moving up into the river, but the coho action is winding down. Try spawn bags, spinners, or Hot-nTots. Good fishing off Fulton Street for those using a chrome and blue Hot-n-Tot with a red lip. Walleye were caught by those drifting crawlers or body baits. Riverside Park is giving up limit catches of crappie and bluegill, and Millennium Park is good for crappie, bluegill, pike and bass. Grand River at Lansing: Coho are still being caught at Moore’s Park and the point where the Grand meets the Red Cedar. Try spinners, spoons or spawn. Those fishing near the dam in Eaton Rapids are taking good numbers of smallmouth bass on golden shiners. Lake Ovid: Is producing panfish on wax worms, but the fish are running small. Morrison Lake: Panfish are hitting on red worms or wax worms in deeper water. Jordan Lake: Has good panfish action in deeper water. Muskegon: Boats are fishing out in 150 to 300 feet of water however the better fishing has been 20 to 70 feet down in 200 to 260 feet of water. Orange spoons were taking the fish up high while blue and green were the colors in deeper water. There has been no pier activity. Muskegon Lake: Has good walleye action. Most are slow trolling with an electric motor while drifting (hash)11 or (hash)12 husky jerks, rapalas or reef runners. Muskegon River: Walleye have been caught in the Croton Dam Pond and in the Hardy Dam Pond. Anglers are bouncing spoons or jigging rapalas off the bottom. Whitehall: Boat anglers are targeting salmon 60 to 90 feet down in waters 180 to 200 feet deep. Steelhead were caught 30 to 40 feet down.

Anglers in boats on Saginaw Bay have found the search for perch excellent, but it’s still too early for the popular fish to enter rivers, cuts and marina basins, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Numbers of trout and salmon look good and the coming colder weather should improve prospects for anglers fishing along shorelines. SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie: Some perch were caught between the Dumping Grounds and Stony Point in 18 to 25 feet of water. A few hot spots were straight out from Sterling State Park or a mile northeast of the River Raisin in 24 feet of water. Anglers are seeing lots of perch, but will need to sort out the small ones. Those fishing the Hot Pond did very well for catfish and largemouth bass. Huron River: Water levels need to come up and water temperatures need to go down so steelhead will move into the river. A few fish were taken early or late. Those fishing the backwaters caught crappie and bluegill. Detroit River: Perch were still hitting on rigs with shiner minnows. For walleye, try jigging around Celeron and Sugar Island. Bass are still being caught. Lexington: Shore and pier anglers are starting to get some perch inside the harbor. Those putting in the time will end up with enough for a meal after sorting out the small ones. Trout and salmon are cruising in the harbor, but will not bite. Port Sanilac: Is also producing perch for pier and shore anglers. Trout and salmon are in the harbor, but will not bite. Harbor Beach: Those die-hard trollers found salmon hitting in 150 to 175 feet of water. Perch were caught on minnows inside the harbor. Grindstone City: Pier and shore anglers are starting to catch some perch. Port Austin: Is also producing some perch for pier and shore anglers. Saginaw Bay: If you haven’t put your boat away, now is the time to get some perch. Anglers from Linwood to Bay Port were converging to the middle of Saginaw Bay. Good to excellent catches of 7- to 9-inch fish were taken in the vicinity of Buoys 1 and 2, 16 and 17 or 11 and 12; and just south of the Black Hole in 17 to 21 feet of water. A few perch were caught near the mouth of the Saginaw River. Bass anglers launching at Bay Port did very well for smallmouth around North Island and the Charity Islands. Saginaw River: A few walleye were caught below the bridges in Bay City when fishing jigs and twister tails at night. SOUTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA St. Joseph: Fishing for all species is very slow. Boat anglers are struggling to find clear water. There are no perch being caught by boat or pier anglers. The water is still turbid from the last round of storms and visibility is not what it should be. South Haven: Fishing is slow and boat anglers are struggling to find clear water. A few perch were caught but the fish are small and the

TOKYO — Kohei Uchimura spun off the pommel horse and smiled as he pulled himself upright. Hey, he and the American women can’t win every gold medal at the world gymnastics championships. McKayla Maroney gave the Americans a sweep of the first three gold medals at worlds by winning t h e vault title Saturday, and Uchimura took gold on floor exercise about 18 hours after becoming the first man to win three allaround titles. “It just shows we are the best,” Maroney said. “We come for business and that’s what we want to do.” But other gymnasts do, too, and Uchimura and the Americans were nice enough to let them share in the loot, failing to win any more medals — let alone more gold — the rest of the day. DeWitt’sJordynWieber was fourth on uneven bars, missing the bronze medal by about three-tenths of a point, and Gabby Douglas was fifth. Uchimura finished fifth on pommel horse after a fall and was sixth on still rings. But there’s more heavy metal to be had today, and chances are good Uchimura and the Americans will get some of it. Wieber and Aly Raisman are both competing on balance beam and floor exercise, while Uchimura still has parallel bars and high bar to go. The Americans got off to a perfect start at worlds, winning the team title followed two days later by Wieber’s victory in the all-around.

NORTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Rogers City: Is full of baitfish and they are everywhere from shallow waters all the way out to 120 feet. Fish caught were full small alewife and smelt. Try small spoons about halfway down in waters 50 to 80 feet deep. Blue, green, gray, white and black were good colors. Steelhead were caught high in the water column with downriggers and lead core. Orange and silver or bright pink were good colors. Those fishing off the wall caught the occasional salmon or brown trout when casting spoons or body baits. There is still plenty of good fishing out on the big lake and the fish look nice and healthy. Alpena: A few anglers in the bay were targeting walleye, but no fish were caught. Thunder Bay River: Most of the activity has been at the Ninth Street Dam where anglers

have caught chinook and the occasional steelhead. No brown trout to report. A few perch were caught in the marina. Harrisville: Salmon are still coming into the harbor and the fish are bright silver. Early morning and late evening were best when using spawn or spoons. The warm weather has the fish moving in and heading back out. Shore and boat anglers seem to be having the same amount of luck with most fish caught inside the harbor. A few walleye were also caught, but more fish will show up as soon as the water temperatures start to drop. Higgins Lake: Perch fishing was good out from Big Creek and west of the main island in 30 to 40 feet of water. Lake trout have been caught at the north end of the lake when jigging or trolling. Oscoda: Salmon are starting to make their way up into the river and the fish look good and healthy. A few boats have been out but those fishing around the mouth of the river caught fish on spoons and body baits. Au Sable River: Most of the fish have been caught up near Whirlpool, High Banks and Foot Dam. The fish that have made it up to the dam are turning dark. Spawn, spoons and flies seem to be the most productive. If the sun is out the fish are shutting down, but they bite all day if it is overcast. There were reports of steelhead caught by those floating spawn. Try the deeper holes up around High Banks and the Boy Scout Camp. Look for more steelhead to show up later in the month. Tawas: Pier anglers can catch enough decent sized perch for dinner if you’re willing to sort out the small ones. A couple walleye and chinook salmon were also caught off the pier at night. Tawas River: Several chinook salmon have been caught at the mouth. Au Gres: Had excellent perch fishing out near the shipping channel between Pointe Au Gres and Point Lookout in 30 to 40 feet of water. Everyone caught fish and some reported limit catches. The perch ranged six to nine inches with some up to 12. Smallmouth bass anglers did well when casting around the Charity Islands. Perch anglers off the Eagle Bay Marina did well in the Catfish Hole in 18 feet of water. Au Gres River: Several salmon and steelhead were caught near the mouth of Whitney Drain when casting or floating spawn bags. NORTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA Petoskey: Look for steelhead action to start picking up inside the pier and around the mouth of the river in the next few weeks. Bear River: Anglers can find plenty of salmon in the river and down near the mouth. A cold front coming to the area by the end of the week should fill the river up one more time before the salmon run starts to wind down. Charlevoix: Salmon fishing is coming to an end as most of the fish are now spawning in the rivers. Perch action should start picking up in the next few weeks. Pine River: Had fair to good smallmouth bass fishing. Traverse City: Perch and whitefish have been caught in the East Bay. For perch, try still-fishing with minnows or worms. For whitefish, try jigging in waters up to 100 feet deep. Bass anglers caught a few fish. Associated Press

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SAULT STE. MARIE, — The Michigan State hockey team’s comeback fell short on Saturday as it suffered a 3-2 loss to Lake Superior State. Jake Chelios and Greg Wolfe had the goals for the Spartans, who fell behind 3-0 early. Drew Palmisano made 23 saves, including 12 in the final period. Colin Campbell had a pair of first-period goals to give Lake Superior State the lead. Nick McPartland gave the Lakers a 3-0 lead less than two minutes into the middle period. The Spartans got on the board at the 10:52 mark when Chelios scored. Wolfe scored in the closing seconds of the third to pull MSU within one. With 5.6 seconds remaining, the teams lined up for the center-ice faceoff. The Lakers won the draw, sending it deep into their offensive zone to seal the victory and the series sweep. “They had an open net on a couple of their goals, because of some breakdowns,” MSU coach Tom Anastos said. “They were easy putbacks, and LSSU was opportunistic. We are having breakdowns, they lead to goals. We continue to make untimely mistakes, and we’re paying for them. We are going to keep working to get better. “Their size was a bit of a factor for sure — we’re not really a big team, either. But we have to figure out ways to get to the net and have more scoring chances, too.” MSU will host Ohio State at 7 p.m. Thursday at Munn Arena.

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DeWitt gymnast Wieber shining in the spotlight Her celebrity has increased with golds

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sport where females get little attention. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Still in the game: Dean Look has no plans to retire from the National Football League and is now in his 40th year of employment. He currently serves as an advisor to ofďŹ ciating crews and is sent around the league week to week to critique their performances. He was in Jacksonville last week, then took this weekend off to attend the Michigan vs. Michigan State game. Next Sunday heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at Ford Field when the Lions host the Atlanta Falcons. Look played both in the AFL as a quarterback with the New York Titans and also with the Chicago

White Sox until injuries ended both careers prematurely. He played running back and quarterback for the Spartans from 1957-59 and was a part of two wins and a tie against the Wolverines. Lookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 92-yard punt return for a touchdown in the 1958 game helped the Spartans escape with a 12-12 tie in Spartan Stadium and it is still the second longest MSU punt return on record behind Al Brennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 95-yard romp against Illinois in 1966. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Unfavorable changes: Ron Mason sure hates to see what has happened to college hockey. Talk about conference realignment. The BCS has nothing

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on the 60 Division I hockey schools, 58 of whom are changing leagues in wake of Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement two years ago that it is adding the sport on a varsity basis beginning next year. Two new leagues were formed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Big Ten and the National Collegiate Hockey League; the CCHA is disbanding, the WCHA is now ďŹ lled with mid-major schools thousands of miles apart and Notre Dame and its glittering new arena and TV contract will go play in Hockey East. Mason claims hockey is a sport requiring plenty of bus travel because of smaller school budgets, but he wonders how the bills will

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wondering what the entire community, let Jordyn Wieberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room alone the state and her at home is about to country. look like. Most 11th-gradâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ ers in high school decorate Not to be left out: with school pictures, athAnd the area doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lack letic participation certiďŹ cates, a few medals earned for ďŹ gure skating talent either. Williamstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from grade school and the Hannah Miller is currently like. the Ladies Novice National Wieber, 16, can now Champion and a ninthhang her womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U. S. grader to boot. She has womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all around chambeen invited by U.S. pionship medal (earned Figure Skating to reprelast month in Minnesota) sent Team USA in Milan, on one wall; adjacent to Italy, in her ďŹ rst Junior it she can hang her gold Grand Prix. Last month, medal for winning the East Lansing 10th-grader womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world all around Maeve Pascoe placed championship last week; and maybe she should save second at the National some room for an Olympic Solo Dance Championships; Sammy Parks is medal from next summer an East Lansing sixth in London the way things grader who placed third at are going. the Eastern Great Lakes Her celebrity is growing with each triumph and Regionals to qualify for the Junior Championships, yet she seems just as which will be held at Subfocused on watching her urban Ice East Lansing older brother Ryan try in December. Parks also to quarterback the DeWitt skates pairs and will comfootball team to a state title. Dave and Rita Wieber pete next month to qualify for the junior championbussed straight to the ships. And Vanya Mokhov Tokyo airport after their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory to make is a Mason sixth-grader who won the Juvenile it home in time for Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group at the Eastern DeWittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior night fesGreat Lakes and also tivities during the game qualiďŹ ed for the junior against Portland. championship. Vanya and The Wiebers also boast Sammy compete against 24-year old Lindsay, a third-year medical student each other and have the same coaches. All four will at Michigan State and host an exhibition at 6:30 12-year old Kyra, who enjoys playing TNT soccer. p.m. Oct. 28 at Suburban Ice. If Jordyn qualiďŹ es for â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ the ďŹ ve-member U. S. Boxing champ: Then Olympics gymnastics team thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story of Tyler next June in San Jose, Lord-Wilder who just capCalif., (and she seems to tured her seventh national be a top contender right?) title this past weekend in all of the Wiebers hope to amateur female boxing in attend as a family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been saving our Toledo. She trains at the Lansing Boxing Club, now money to take the whole owned by Dan Holcomb, family if that happens,â&#x20AC;? her coach, who used to Rita said. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wondering if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be sales manager for Jim Giguere Builders. a way the community can Lord-Wilder now can count help chip in with some seven national titles and funds to help the family two Pan Am crowns in a since Jordyn represents

be paid with all the plane trips which will be required to play out schedules. Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 924 career wins are still the most of any college coach and he believes all of the movement has been way too knee-jerk for the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Progressing nationally: Suzy Merchant, beginning her ďŹ fth season as head coach, tells me sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happy with the MSU womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate of progress â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to play for the national championship.â&#x20AC;? Whether her Spartans can climb on the national stage beyond their reigning Big Ten regular-season championship remains to be seen. But MSU womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball emerged to rank second in Big Ten home attendance last season and the program has now posted eight consecutive seasons of at least 20 wins. Reaching last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27-6 mark might be tough considering the loss of three key seniors, leaving three seniors on the current roster. Lykendra Johnson is in that group and she has made an All-Big Ten team her ďŹ rst three years on campus. She became a mother this summer and how that affects her play, if at all, may well determine whether the Spartans repeat as league title holders again.

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Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conley wins Div. 4 title Lans. Catholic, State boys tennis Okemos claim bers of Kalamazoo Christian, 6-1, 6-2. doubles crowns Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ricky Simon JENISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chance Conley earned the Division 4 state title at No. 1 singles on Saturday. Conley, a junior, defeated Williamston senior Michael Sienko 6-4, 6-2 in the state tournament ďŹ nals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iwasprettynervous.But as soon as I went up in the ďŹ rst set, I focused, I played well,â&#x20AC;? Conley said. Portland placed fourth as a team in Division 4 with 17 points. Ann Arbor Greenhills placed ďŹ rst with 23, Lansing Catholic tied with Kalamazoo Christian for second with 22 points. The Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; No. 1 doubles team of Peter Murray and Jake Johnson captured the state title by defeating DanStevensandCordellEng-

lost in the No. 4 singles ďŹ nal to top-seeded Zach Martell of Greenhills, 4-6, 7-6 (7) and 7-5. Third-seeded Simon defeated No. 2-seed Alec Rosenbaum of Kalamazoo Christian in the semis, 6-4, 6-3. Also for the Raiders, Jared Guy at No. 2 singles and the No. 4 doubles team of CollinGensterblumandZach Platty all lost in the semiďŹ nals. Sienko defeated Lansing Catholicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul Heeder in the No. 1 semiďŹ nals, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Conley advanced to the ďŹ nal by defeating Brad Plaislier of Kalamazoo Christian, 6-2, 6-0. Williamstonwas10thwith 11 points. For the Cougars, the No. 3 doublesteamofMitchMoore and Ethan Lehman made it to the ďŹ nal, where they lost to Sam Markel and Adhi Raj-

aprabhakaran of Greenhills, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Matt Heeder lost in the No. 2 singles semiďŹ nal to Armadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryan Carlson. Portland coach Jim Niebling said having Lansing Catholic in the same division is good for his team because the tough local competition pushes them to get better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a very gratifying ďŹ nish for the season,â&#x20AC;?

Cross country Continued From 3D

man Mason VanDyke ďŹ fth and senior Joe Cecil ninth for Mason, which swept the individual titles. In the girls race, Bulldogs freshman Meg Darmofal (19:05) held off St. Johns freshman Karrigan Smith (19:07) and St. Louis junior Raquel Serna (19:11) for the victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wanted to stay behind the front people and pass them up at the end,â&#x20AC;? Darmofal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the last turn, I sprinted.â&#x20AC;? Darmofal, who also plays soccer for TNT Dynamite in the fall and hopes to compete in both soccer and track for Mason next spring, won the Greater Lansing Junior Cross Country Championships the past two years as a seventh and eighth grader. Smith came in third place a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gave me conďŹ dence thatIhavebeatenherbefore, but I was kind of nervous because I missed Portage (Invitational) last weekend when I was sick with the ďŹ&#x201A;u,â&#x20AC;? Darmofal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wind got to me at the end, especially because there were no trees to block it,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. Yet Smith was a lot closer to Darmofal than the 21-second margin a year ago in the annual 2-mile meet for sixth through eighth graders, which will be held on Monday at DeWitt High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My work has paid off over the summer and this season,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I could not have done it without my team or coach or family.â&#x20AC;? DeWitt edged Division 1 honorable mention Grand

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Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meg Darmofal won the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championship girls race despite losing a shoe. Ledge 101-107 to take the girls team title for the ďŹ rst time in the 23-year history of the Greater Lansing event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was closer than I thought it would be, but this feels wonderful,â&#x20AC;? seventhyear DeWitt girls coach Ron Womboldt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to run as a pack, but unfortunately we split up real quick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the girls, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you go out real fast, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to gut the race.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fortunately enough, we had a couple of girls come through.â&#x20AC;?

Lansing Catholic junior Janie Fineis stares down her approach shot from the second fairway Saturday at Forest Akers East Golf Course. DAVID OLDS FOR THE LANSING STATE JOURNAL

Cougars Continued From 1D

Division 2

KALAMAZOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kyle Haak and Elan Dantus of Okemos captured the Division 2 No. 1 doubles title

Haslettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys, ranked sixth in Division 2, edged fourth-ranked Ionia by 14 points and Division 3 second-ranked Lansing Catholic by 18 points for second place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a close race that when one team slips a little bit, somebody moves up,â&#x20AC;? Haslett coach Nick Stanko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that much competition in the area.â&#x20AC;? Lansing Catholic senior Zachary Zingsheim (16:20) edged Haslett senior Alex VanCamp (16:22) and Whitmer (16:24) for individual boys runner-up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;VanCamp had a bit of tendonitis at the beginning of the season,â&#x20AC;? Stanko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just took a little while to get his ďŹ tness back up. We just took our time, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just getting back into form now.â&#x20AC;? Hinkle sensed the group that contained those three who ran the ďŹ rst mile right behind him were trying to use him as a shield from the wind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were right with me at the mile, so I wanted to get away from them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second mile, I just wanted to push.â&#x20AC;? Hinkle was especially pleased after taking eighth a year ago when he was among the individual favorites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run as well as I wanted to,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So this year, I was trying to redeem myself.â&#x20AC;? Both Hinkle and Darmofal became the ďŹ rst runners from Mason to win Greater Lansing meet individual titles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the best teams and all of the best runners from the area are here,â&#x20AC;? Hinkle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if you can win, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big deal.â&#x20AC;?

Chieftainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nichols wins Div. 2 title Lansing State Journal

OAKLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Okemos sophomore Elle Nichols shot a ďŹ nal-round 80 to hang on to win the Division 2 girls state individual championship on Saturday at KatkeCousins Golf Course. Nicholsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; two-day total of 157 was just enough to edge East Lansingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kristyn Crippen. Crippen also shot an 80 on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a lot of fun. It was a lot different than what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had to play in,â&#x20AC;? Nichols said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was windy for everyone, and every round was different.â&#x20AC;? East Lansingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maggie Campbell took fourth at 162, carding back-to-back 82s. As a team, the Trojans ďŹ nished seventh at 727 (361-366). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conditions were awful. I mean, it was like playing in a hurricane,â&#x20AC;? East Lansing coach Mary Jo Stacks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like my top two peaked today, without a doubt. ... As a team I was very, very proud of them. They had a lot of bad breaks.â&#x20AC;? It was the ďŹ rst state title for Nichols, who ďŹ nished ďŹ fth at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state tournament.

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Okemosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Elle Nichols won the Division 2 state girls golf tournament on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had a great year,â&#x20AC;? Okemos coach Dan Stoltz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was ďŹ fth in the state last year, and we were just wondering if she would ever ďŹ nish higher than that. So for her to win it was really exciting.â&#x20AC;? Muskegon Mona Shores won the team title at 661.

Division 1

ALLENDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holt ďŹ nished in eighth with a team total of 776 at The Meadows. Sophomore Pader Her led the Rams with a two-day 185 (92-93), followed by 195s from Lauren Strong (95-100) and Alexxis Vanpelt (100-95).

Division 3

EAST LANSING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haslettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Erin Lawrence ďŹ nished ďŹ fth at 177 (88-89) at Forest Akers West. Teammate Chelsea Root carded a 194 (102-92).

Division 1

PREP FOOTBALL Benzie Central 36, Perry 8 BENZONIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chris Benjamin ran for 155 yards, including a ďŹ rst-quarter touchdown and two-point conversion for Perry (1-7) on Friday night in a nonleague loss to Benzie Central (7-1). Quarterback Jake Ferraioulo went 4 for 9 for 21 yards. Kenny Benjamin had 12 tackles and an interception.

Erie-Mason 27, Stockbridge 20 STOCKBRIDGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Josh Ensign rushed for 29 yards and opened the scoring for Stockbridge (1-7) in a nonleague loss to Erie Mason (1-7). Quarterback Kaleb Grammer went 12 for 25 and 159 yards and scored the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third-quarter TD on a 1-yard run. Nick Balkus added a 2-yard TD run in the fourth quarter for Stockbridge.

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EL - A. Carlson 3 pass from C. Hagan (C. Hagan kick)

Gra 7 150 31-18 132 15-30-0 0-0 8-75

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Eas 8 247 37-173 74 9-16-0 0-0 10-75

Rushing: Trojans,Alex Carlson 5-65, Chris Hagan 5-6,Javon Haines 1-8,Elijah Hamilton-Wray 12-34, JR Lara 14-60. Comets, Marquinzus Adams 2--1, Josh Bachert 11-4,Jalen Brady 10-12,Andre Carter 1-9, Darryn Gorman 1-11, Zac Keilen 1--2, Nathan Megge 5--15. Passing: Trojans,Alex Carlson 9-16-0-74.Comets, Jalen Brady 8-15-0-79, Nathan Megge 7-15-0-53. Receiving: Trojans, Chris Hagan 2-11, Elijah Hamilton-Wray 1-28,JR Lara 2-3,Efe Scott-Emuakpor 4-32. Comets, Josh Bachert 1-3, Andre Carter 4-39, Blake Dahlstrom 4-40, Darryn Gorman 2-28, Aiden Schlossberg 1-8, Bryce Wight 3-15.

Mason 49, St. Johns 7 Mason St. Johns First quarter

7 14 14 14 -49 7 0 0 0 - 7

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M - S. LaVallii 1 run (J. Flamme kick) M - J. Scavarda 23 pass from T. McNamara (J. Flamme kick)

Third quarter

M - C. Holbrook 10 pass from T. McNamara (J. Flamme kick) M - T. McNamara 16 run (J. Flamme kick)

Fourth quarter

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St. 17 254 42-205 49 4-13-0 0-0 2-10

Mas 21 425 45-254 171 8-9-0 2-2 3-15

Rushing: Bulldogs, Blake Cook 3-3, Saylor LaVallii 29-138, Thomas McNamara 13-113. Redwings, Calvin Clark 3-26, Austin Koneval 7-38, Bryce LaBar 6-44, Andrew Mullikin 16-64. Passing: Bulldogs, Thomas McNamara 8-9-0-171. Redwings, Brad Cordes 4-8-2-49, Bryce LaBar 0-1-1-0. Receiving: Bulldogs,Logan Fitchett 2-20,Connor Holbrook 4-96, Saylor LaVallii 1-32, John Scavarda 1-23. Redwings, Austin Koneval 1-12, Bo Moore 2-29, Devin Simon 1-8.

Haslett 46, Williamston 27 Haslett Williamston First quarter

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Third quarter

W - J. Smith 2 pass from J.Westphal (R. Sturgis kick) H - S. Wegenke 2 run (kick failed)

Fourth quarter

H - C. Block 5 pass from A. Foren (run failed) W - R. Watters 12 run (R. Sturgis kick) H - K. Casaday 41 run (kick failed) W - Defense recovers fumble for TD

First downs Total Net Yards Rushes-yards Passing Comp-Att-Int Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

Wil 12 229 17-86 143 9-18-1 1-1 0-0

Has 31 458 68-410 48 5-8-0 3-3 5-32

Rushing: Vikings, Conor Brewer 19-105, Kolby Casaday 19-124, Sam Wegenke 12-72. Hornets, Nick Porter 9-38, Ryan Watters 2-46. Passing: Vikings,Adam Foren 5-8-0-48. Hornets, John Westphal 9-17-1-143. Receiving: Vikings, Collin Block 2-21, Conor Brewer 1-9, Kolby Casaday 19-124. Hornets, Cody Ball 1-8, Ray Duncan 3-18, Jake Smith 2-40.

Madness Continued From 3D

ergized,themenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;steamsent the crowd into frenzy. Like most years, Izzo made his grand entrance in style. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was the 1986 movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top Gunâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an homage to the Spartansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opening game with North Carolina on Nov. 11 at the Carrier Classic on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego. Izzo, through the magic of the green screen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ&#x201A;ewâ&#x20AC;? a ďŹ ghter plane in the introduction ďŹ lm while pretending to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maverick,â&#x20AC;? then entered the arena in a miniature ďŹ ghter jet. Fans then got their ďŹ rst look at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incoming freshman, which includes guards Brenden Dawson, Brandon Kearney and Travis Trice. Fans also got a look at redshirt senior guard Brandon Wood, who transferred to MSU from Valparaiso for his ďŹ nal year of eligibility. Both the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams split into Green and White squads and played 10-minute intrasquad scrimmages to conclude the night.

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Branden Dawson lays the ball in over teammate Russell Byrd during MSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scrimmage Friday night. Plenty of former Spartans were in the crowd, including current Los Angles Lakers guard Shannon Brown, Mateen Cleaves, Drew Neitzel and Andre Hudson to name a few. Even though the night was all about basketball, Izzo made it clear that the MSU football team had the stage for the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope and pray that we understand, we have the best coach, not only in the Big Ten, but the country,â&#x20AC;? Izzo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make sure we give him a big round of applause.â&#x20AC;?

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Others can describe it. Grosse Ile simultaneously won the Div. 3 championship across the street at Forest Akers West, and coach Jim Bennett said he was very happy his schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enrollment increased last winter so the team was bumped up one division â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thus avoiding Lansing Catholic. Grosse Ile won the 2009 state title and was runner up to the Cougars last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us it was great, because we got away from Lansing Catholic, which is the best team in the state, by far,â&#x20AC;? Bennett said. Lansing Catholic totaled 653, Flint Powers was at 716 and Kalamazoo Hackett posted 725 for

third place. Fourth-year coach Mary Schafer said the team has not lost a match or invitational the past two years, which she said was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just unheard of.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conditions today were just so tough, and to shoot anything below 80 was just outstanding,â&#x20AC;? Schafer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just so proud of the way they played. It was just a ďŹ ght out there. This team has embraced the fact that 100 yards and in is where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at (for scoring). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m blessed with talent,â&#x20AC;? Schafer continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not always blessed with hard workers. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not always blessed with good people and good students. I just have an incredible group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how specialthiswinisuntilmaybe after they graduate.â&#x20AC;?

Sophomore Emily Murdoch came in ďŹ fth place and senior Kayla Hanses 16th to lead the Panthers. Grand Ledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top four were among the ďŹ rst 17 ďŹ nishers: juniors Christy Snelgrove (fourth) and Allison Dible (ninth), freshman Taryn Hubker (11th) and sophomore Krista Magness (17th). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our girls ran real well today, but DeWittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good,â&#x20AC;? Grand Ledge girls coach Fred Hutchinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gave it our best shot but came up a little bit short.â&#x20AC;?

said Niebler, whose team went 7-2 this year and 3-1 in the conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My guys worked extremely hard, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased with what they accomplished.â&#x20AC;?

Davis Crocker of Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7-6 (5), 6-3. The Chieftains ďŹ nished in ďŹ fth place as a team with 17 points. East Lansing tied for 11th with seven points, while Eastern ďŹ nished with two points. Midland Dow won the title with 31 points.

MIDLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grand Ledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trevor Stoimenoff, seeded fourth, lost in the No. 1 singles semiďŹ nals to top-seeded Tyler Gardiner of Northville, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The Comets ďŹ nished with three team points. Ann ArGREG DERUITER/ bor Huron won the Division LANSING STATE JOURNAL 1 state title with 30 points to Birmingham Brother Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by defeating Alex Allen and 26. Holt, the only area Calvin Greer of Birming- school, did not win a match. ham Groves in the ďŹ nal, 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (5). Division 3 Haak and Dantus adHOLLY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Detroit Counvanced with a 6-1, 6-1 win try Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34 points earned over Midland Dowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Santi it the Division 3 title, six Guerra and Vinkram Shan- points better than secondkar in the semiďŹ nals. place St. Joseph. DeWitt Okemosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Andy Struble had one point, and neither lost in the No. 1 singles semi- Haslett nor Mason won a ďŹ nalstoeventualstatechamp match.

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Portland junior Chance Conley won the No. 1 singles title in Division 4 on Saturday, defeating Michael Sienko of Williamston in straight sets. That helped the Raiders to a fourth-place ďŹ nish as a team.

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Tigers

Brewers return home with Cardinals up 3-2

Continued From 3D

celebration to come while a banner was unfurled high over center ďŹ eld declaring the Rangers 2011 AL champions All Tigers manager Jim Leyland could do was take off his cap and scratch his head. A franchise that began as the expansion Washington Senators and moved to Texas in 1972 had failed to reach the World Series in its ďŹ rst 49 seasons. Then the Rangers won their ďŹ rst AL pennant last year only to lose the Series to the San Francisco Giants in ďŹ ve games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as the season began, we were hungry, we were hungry to get back,â&#x20AC;? Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus said. Texas overcame a 2-0 deďŹ cit by sending 14 batters to the plate against Detroit starter Max Scherzer (0-1) and three relievers in the highest-scoring postseason inning since 2002. Alexi Ogando (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings for his second win in the series as the Rangers became the ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst consecutive pennant winner since

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Tigers outďŹ elders Ryan Raburn (25) and Austin Jackson collide and miss a ďŹ&#x201A;y ball by Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ian Kinsler during the ďŹ fth inning on Saturday night. the New York Yankees won four in a row from 1998-01. Young, in his 11th season in Texas, led off the seventh with a 416-foot homer to straightaway center ďŹ eld. His ďŹ ve RBIs matched the Rangers postseason record set by Cruz in Game 2. DETROIT

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MILWAUKEE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shaun Marcum thinks people really want to see two aces face off in Game 7 with the NL pennant on the line. He can go a long way to forcing that matchup with a strong effort today. Marcum will get the ball for Milwaukee when it faces Edwin Jackson and St. Louis in the league championship series,withtheBrewerstrailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. If the Brewers win, Yovani Gallardo would pitch against Chris Carpenter on Monday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the bandwagon with everybody in here, probably everybody in the country that wants to see Yo versus Carp in Game 7,â&#x20AC;? Marcum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try to get the ball to Yo.â&#x20AC;? This series has been more about what comes next on the mound. St. Louis has taken the lead in every game of the series and the Cardinals bull-

NLCS SCHEDULE

All games televised by TBS (x-if nec.) ST. LOUIS 3, MILWAUKEE 2 Game 1: Milwaukee 9, St. Louis 6 Game 2: St. Louis 12, Milwaukee 3 Game 3: St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 3 Game 4: Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 2 Game 5: St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 1 Game 6: St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. today Game 7-x: St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. Monday

pen is 2-0 with a 1.66 ERA in 212/3 innings over the ďŹ rst ďŹ ve games. Manager Tony La Russa has made 23 pitching changes using all eight of his relievers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Players decide, pitchers decide who plays,â&#x20AC;? La Russa said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all basically reading basically the same. ... Edwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to decide how far he goes. It depends on how heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitching. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in thinking letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get 51/3 from him. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anything. I just watch the game.â&#x20AC;? Cardinals closer Jason Motte said La Russa is deďŹ&#x201A;ecting credit he deserves for this series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He knows how to push the right buttons. You can say what you want, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

worked so far. He knows so many stats and so many numbers and situations, this and that, everything he does, he does it for a reason,â&#x20AC;? Motte said. Miller Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retractable roof will be closed for Game 6, the same conditions that Milwaukee played with in all three wins in the NLDS againstArizona.Theroofwas open in the ďŹ rst two games against the Cardinals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be noisy no matter if the roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open or closed,â&#x20AC;? Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a regular game.â&#x20AC;? Milwaukee won a majorleague best 57 times at home during the regular season, and four more in the postseason. But St. Louis won the most recent one at Miller Park and needs one of the next two for its 18th NL pennant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our record kind of speaks volumes. Our crowd has been outstanding for us all year,â&#x20AC;? Brewers third baseman Jerry Hairston Jr. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel conďŹ dent at home.â&#x20AC;?

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LSU rolls to victory over Vols The Associated Press

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jarrett Lee threw two touchdown passes, and Spencer Ware caught one and ran for another score for LSU in its 38-7 victory over Tennessee. Morris Claiborne’s 89-yard interception return set up Lee’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Rueben Randle for a 7-0 lead with 14:56 in the second quarter. The Tigers (7-0, 4-0) started their next drive on the Vols 36, and Ware took a screen pass from Lee 13 yards for another score. Lee ﬁnished 10 of 14 for 115 yards, Jordan Jefferson had 73 yards rushing and a touchdown on 14 carries. Making is ﬁrst start of the season for the injured Tyler Bray, Matt Simms was 6 of 20 for 128 yards and two interceptions for Tennessee (3-3, 0-3).

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NO. 2 ALABAMA 52, MISSISSIPPI 7: At Oxford, Miss., Alabama’s Trent Richardson now has his signature Heisman highlight. The Crimson Tide’s bullish back set career marks with 183 yards rushing and four touchdowns and destroyed Mississippi’s defense with a

76-yard touchdown run that displayed both his uncommon power and speed in a 52-7 win Saturday night. “I don’t think it’s the best (game), but it’s a good one, and hopefully there’s going to be more to come,” Richardson said. The junior and Jalston Fowler, who had his own big scoring run from 69 yards out, pushed the Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 SEC) to 389 rushing yards in an offensive performance that was only slightly more impressive than Alabama’s defensive effort. No. 6 OKLAHOMA STATE 38, No. 22 TEXAS 26: At Austin Texas, Jeremy Smith ran for 140 yards and scored on two long touchdown runs and Oklahoma State won for the second straight season at Texas. Smith went 30 and 74 yards for scores and Justin Gilbert returned the third quarter kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Gilbert tied the Oklahoma State (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) school record for career kickoff TD returns with four. Fozzy Whittaker had a 100-yard touchdown return on the ensuing kickoff for Texas (4-2, 1-2). VIRGINIA 24, NO. 12 GEORGIA TECH 21: At Charlottesville, Va., Perry Jones ran for 149 of Virginia’s 272 yards on

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) scrambles past Tennessee defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) in the fourth quarter Saturday. WADE PAYNE/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

the ground and the Cavaliers beat Georgia Tech at its own game. The Cavaliers (4-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) sealed the victory by holding onto the ball for the final 6 minutes, making five first downs to get inside the Yellow Jackets’ 5. Georgia Tech (6-1, 3-1), off to its best start since 1966, came in with one of the nation’s top offenses, but it was held to just two pass completions and a season-low 296 yards. NO. 15 SOUTH CAROLINA 14, MISSISSIPPI STATE 12: At

Starkville, Miss., Alshon Jeffrey caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the fourth quarter for the Gamecocks. In his third career start, Shaw struggled for South Carolina (6-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference). Shaw completed 21 of 31 passes for 160 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. South Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore came into the game averaging an SEC-best 129.8 rushing yards per game, but only managed 39 against the hard-hitting Bulldogs. He left

the game in the fourth quarter with an leg injury. Coach Steve Spurrier said it was a sprained knee, though a full evaluation hadn’t been done. NO. 21 TEXAS A&M 55, NO. 20 BAYLOR 28: At College Station, Texas, Ryan Tannehill threw for 415 yards and a career-high six touchdown passes and Ryan Swope caught four scores for Texas A&M. Baylor’s Robert Grifﬁn III threw for a school-record 430 yards and three touchdowns. Grifﬁn is the third quarterback this season to set a school record against the Aggies’ worst-in-the-nation pass defense. Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1 Big 12), has won three in a row over the Bears and the loss leaves Baylor (4-2, 1-2) without a win against its longtime rival at Kyle Field since 1984. The Bears may not get another chance for some time with the Aggies leaving for the Southeastern Conference in July. No. 24 AUBURN 17, FLORIDA 6: At Auburn, Ala., Onterio McCalebb opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard touchdown run, Ikeem Means recovered a muffed punt late and No. 24 Auburn beat Florida 17-6 in a defensive game that saw seven players take snaps at quarterback.

Buckeyes rebound vs. Illini Ohio State throws just four passes in win over Illinois The Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After riding a 6-0 record to a spot atop the Big Ten Leaders division, all No. 16 Illinois lacked was a win over an elite program to get some national buzz going. Against Ohio State — Big Ten royalty even in a year when the Buckeyes have more NCAA player suspensions than wins — everything seemed set. Daniel Herron and the Buckeye defense had other ideas. Herron ran for 114 yards in his first game back from NCAA suspensions and the Buckeyes (4-3, 1-2 Big Ten) forced three turnovers — two of them setting up the Buckeyes’ only touchdowns — in a 17-7 upset of the Illini (6-1, 2-1). “We beat ourselves,” said defensive end Whitney Mercilus, who had nine tackles and 1.5 sacks, giving him 10 for the season. “We made a few too many mistakes, which they capitalized on.” Still stuck under the NCAA cloud hanging over Ohio State and desperate for a way to end a two-game losing streak, interim coach Luke Fickell drew up a game plan that was about as conservative as it gets. True freshman quarterback Braxton Miller threw just four passes, while Herron carried the ball 23 times and punched in the third-quarter touchdown that was the game winner. “It was hard staying at home and watching the games,” said Herron, who missed the season’s first six games. “Now that I’m back out here, I’m doing everything I can to help this team, be a leader and get some more wins.” The Buckeyes didn’t throw their first pass until the 7:22 mark of the second quarter. Miller, in fact, didn’t complete a pass until he hit tight end Jake Stoneburner on a 17-yard TD pass with 13:06 left in

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Ohio State tight end Jake Stoneburner (11) holds on to a pass in the end zone for a touchdown on Saturday. the game for a 17-0 lead. » WISCONSIN 59, INDIANA 7: At Madison, Wis., Russell Wilson took a brief break from throwing touchdown passes to catch one from his running back. For No. 4 Wisconsin, it was another chapter in the brief-but-growing legend of Russellmania. Wilson caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Montee Ball on a trick play, then spent much of the afternoon handing to Ball for big gains as Wisconsin beat Indiana 59-7 on Saturday. » PENN STATE 23, PURDUE 18: At State College, Pa., Purdue extra-point attempt bounced off the upright. Two tipped passes landed in the hands of Penn State defenders for interceptions.

The Boilermakers offense gashed Linebacker U., but special teams miscues, three picks for Penn State’s defense and Silas Redd’s 131 yards and a touchdown helped the Nittany Lions hold on for a win. Another close call in a season full of tight games for Penn State (6-1, 3-0). “Any time you win a game, I feel fortunate,” coach Joe Paterno said. “Fortunate? Yeah, that we got a couple bounces, and unfortunately that we had a couple closer than they should have been ... I just want to enjoy this one.” » IOWA 41, NORTHWESTERN 31: James Vandenberg threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa beat Northwestern 41-31 on Saturday

night, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats. Marcus Coker added 124 yards rushing and two TDs for the Hawkeyes (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), who won despite allowing 495 yards and 29 ﬁrst downs to Northwestern. Iowa blew a 17-0 second-quarter lead, then pulled ahead 24-17 on Coker’s 1-yard TD run with 13:55 left. Vandenberg pushed the lead to 31-17 on a 35-yard TD pass to Marvin McNutt, and Coker’s 1-yard touchdown run with 3:56 to go sealed just Iowa’s second win over Northwestern in seven tries. Dan Persa threw for 246 yards on 31 of 40 passing for the Wildcats (2-4, 0-3), who dropped their fourth straight game.

Late score helps Eastern defeat Central Olivet stings Hornets to end 32-game skid From staff and wire reports

MOUNT PLEASANT — Alex Gillett scored on a 30-yard run with 37 seconds left, and Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday despite blowing a late 15-point lead. Central Michigan (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) had tied the game at 28 when Ryan Radcliff hit Jerry Harris with a 2-yard

touchdown pass with 1:09 remaining, then found Titus Davis on a two-point conversion. Davis and Radcliff had hooked up for an 11-yard score on the Chippewas’ previous drive. But Gillett needed only three plays to get the Eagles (4-3, 2-1) back on top, completing a 14-yard pass before a 20-yard run and the game-winning 30-yard score. Gillett had just 76 yards passing, but rushed for 93 more. Eastern Michigan’s vaunted running game produced all ﬁve touchdowns. Dominque White rushed for 161 yards and a score, and

State roundup Javonti Greene had 96 yards and three TDs. Radcliff threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns. » N. ILLINOIS 51, W. MICHIGAN 22: Northern Illinois rushed for 494 yards and six touchdowns Saturday en route to a 51-22 victory over Western Michigan. TheHuskies(4-3,2-1MidAmerican) trailed 15-13 at halftime before scoring 38 unanswered points. Quarterback Chandler Harnish rushed for 229

yards on 14 carries; Jordan Lynch added 113 yards on 10 carries, including a 66-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter; Jasmin Hopkins had 91 yards and three TDs; and Akeem Daniels added two more scores on the ground. Harnish added 203 yards on 14 of 27 passing as Northern Illinois ﬁnished with 697 yards of offense. Western Michigan (4-3, 2-1) led early after getting a 16-yard touchdown pass from Alex Carder to Chleb Ravenell, a pair of ﬁeld goals from John Potter and a safety. Carder was 25 of 43 for 194 yards, and backup

Tyler VanTubbergen added a late touchdown pass. Mitch Zajac (Holt) had 10 tackles for Western. » OLIVET 14, KALAMAZOO 10: At Olivet, the host Comets rallied from a 10-point halftime deﬁcit to knock off Kalamazoo and end a 32-game losing streak that dated back to 2008. Mike Martin ran for 131 yards and two touchdowns for Olivet (1-5, 1-1). » TRINE 26, ALMA 0: Jared Barton ran for 146 yards and a touchdown and Ryan Hargraves threw a pair od TD passes to lead Trine. Alma’s Jarrett Lesiter threw for 156 yards.

HOW TOP 25 FARED » No. 1 LSU (7-0) beat Tennessee 38-7. Next: vs. No. 24 Auburn, Saturday. » No. 2 Alabama (7-0) beat Mississippi 52-7. Next: vs. Tennessee, Saturday. » No. 3 Oklahoma (5-0) at Kansas. Next: vs. Texas Tech, Saturday. » No. 4 Wisconsin (6-0) beat Indiana 59-7. Next: at No. 23 Michigan State, Saturday. » No. 5 Boise State (6-0) beat Colorado State 63-13. Next: vs. Air Force, Saturday. » No. 6 Oklahoma State (6-0) beat No. 22 Texas 38-26. Next: at Missouri, Saturday. » No. 7 Stanford (6-0) beat Washington State 44-14. Next: vs. Washington, Saturday. » No. 8 Clemson (7-0) beat Maryland 56-45. Next: vs. North Carolina, Saturday. » No. 9 Oregon (4-1) vs. No. 18 Arizona State. Next: at Colorado, Saturday. » No. 10 Arkansas (5-1) did not play. Next: at Mississippi, Saturday. » No. 11 Michigan (6-1) lost No. 23 Michigan State 28-14. Next: vs. Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 29. » No. 12 Georgia Tech (6-1) lost to Virginia 24-21. Next: at Miami, Saturday. » No. 13 West Virginia (5-1) did not play. Next: at Syracuse, Friday. » No. 14 Nebraska (5-1) did not play. Next: at Minnesota, Saturday. » No. 15 South Carolina (6-1) beat Mississippi State 14-12. Next: at Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 29. » No. 16 Illinois (6-1) lost to Ohio State 17-7. Next: at Purdue, Saturday. » No. 17 Kansas State (6-0) beat Texas Tech 41-34. Next: at Kansas, Saturday. » No. 18 Arizona State (5-1) at No. 9 Oregon. Next: vs. Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 29. »No. 19 Virginia Tech (6-1) beat Wake Forest 38-17. Next: vs. Boston College, Saturday. » No. 20 Baylor (4-2) lost to No. 21 Texas A&M 55-28. Next: at No. 6 Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 29. » No. 21 Texas A&M (4-2) beat No. 20 Baylor 55-28. Next: at Iowa State, Saturday. » No. 22 Texas (4-2) lost to No. 6 Oklahoma State 38-26. Next: vs. Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 29. » No. 23 Michigan State (5-1) beat No. 11 Michigan 28-14. Next: vs. No 4 Wisconsin, Saturday. » No. 24 Auburn (5-2) beat Florida 17-6. Next: at No. 1 LSU Saturday. » No. 25 Houston (6-0) did not play. Next: vs. Marshall, Saturday. SATURDAY’ SCORES EAST Albany (NY) 28, Robert Morris 17 Bloomsburg 38, Shippensburg 18 Brown 34, Princeton 0 Buffalo St. 34, College of NJ 12 CW Post 34, East Stroudsburg 30 Campbell 35, Marist 21 Castleton St. 56, Becker 28 Colgate 35, Cornell 28, OT Duquesne 28, CCSU 21 Gettysburg 14, Muhlenberg 10 Harvard 42, Bucknell 3 Holy Cross 25, Dartmouth 17 Indiana (Pa.) 38, Clarion 7 Lafayette 28, Yale 19 Lebanon Valley 51, FDU-Florham 7 Lehigh 34, Fordham 12 Lycoming 40, Wilkes 7 Maine 27, Rhode Island 21 Monmouth (NJ) 40, Bryant 35 NY Maritime 34, Anna Maria 13 Penn 27, Columbia 20 Penn St. 23, Purdue 18 Rowan 36, Morrisville St. 17 Rutgers 21, Navy 20 Sacred Heart 60, St. Francis (Pa.) 45 Stony Brook 55, St. Anselm 6 Susquehanna 20, Moravian 0 Temple 34, Buffalo 0 UConn 16, South Florida 10 UMass 21, Delaware 10 Ursinus 21, Juniata 7 Utah 26, Pittsburgh 14 Walsh 35, Malone 10 Westminster (Pa.) 22, Waynesburg 20 SOUTH Alabama 52, Mississippi 7 Alabama St. 20, Prairie View 7 Appalachian St. 49, The Citadel 42 Bethune-Cookman 58, Fort Valley St. 30 Bridgewater (Va.) 59, Guilford 13 Catholic 24, Apprentice 15 Chattanooga 51, W. Carolina 7 Cumberland (Tenn.) 49, Faulkner 28 Cumberlands 20, Campbellsville 13 E. Kentucky 41, SE Missouri 17 Florida St. 41, Duke 16 Georgetown 21, Howard 3 Georgetown (Ky.) 45, Pikeville 21 Georgia Southern 50, Furman 20 Grambling St. 44, Concordia-Selma 0 Hampden-Sydney 38, Emory & Henry 36 Jackson St. 17, MVSU 16 Jacksonville 50, Morehead St. 14 James Madison 34, Villanova 10 Kentucky Christian 49, WVU Tech 14 LSU 38, Tennessee 7 Liberty 63, Coastal Carolina 27 Lindsey Wilson 20, Union (Ky.) 6 Louisiana-Lafayette 30, North Texas 10 Mars Hill 31, Catawba 28, OT Marshall 24, Rice 20 Miami 30, North Carolina 24 Missouri S&T 52, Kentucky Wesleyan 28 Morgan St. 52, NC Central 3 Murray St. 36, E. Illinois 27 NC A&T 42, Delaware St. 24 Norfolk St. 34, Hampton 24 Presbyterian 28, Gardner-Webb 14 SC State 23, Georgia St. 13 Samford 43, Elon 31 Sewanee 30, DePauw 7 South Alabama 33, UT-Martin 30 South Carolina 14, Mississippi St. 12 Towson 39, Old Dominion 35 Tusculum 26, Lenoir-Rhyne 25 Tuskegee 41, Lane 17 UTEP 44, Tulane 7 VMI 21, Charleston Southern 17 Virginia 24, Georgia Tech 21 Virginia Tech 38, Wake Forest 17 W. Kentucky 20, FAU 0 Washington & Lee 34, RandolphMacon 30 Wesley 46, Va. Lynchburg 0 West Georgia 23, St. Augustine’s 21 William & Mary 24, New Hampshire 10 Wofford 47, Virginia-Wise 14 MIDWEST Grand Valley St. 61, Lake Erie 31 Albion 12, Hope 3 Ashland 20, Wayne (Mich.) 17 Augustana (SD) 23, Winona St. 15 Aurora 33, Maranatha Baptist 14 Avila 27, Culver-Stockton 13 Baldwin-Wallace 20, Ohio Northern 6 Ball St. 23, Ohio 20 Bemidji St. 35, Minn. St.-Moorhead 10 Associated Press

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League Overall LEGENDS W L PF PA W L PF PA Michigan State 2 0 38 21 5 1 168 65 Michigan 2 1 114 52 6 1 242 99 Nebraska 1 1 51 75 5 1 132 163 Iowa 1 1 44 43 4 2 195 139 Minnesota 0 2 17 103 1 5 108 210 Northwestern 0 3 90 111 2 4 170 180 LEADERS Penn State 3 0 52 31 6 1 152 81 Wisconsin 2 0 117 24 6 0 299 58 Illinois 2 1 87 72 6 0 215 124 Purdue 1 1 63 40 3 3 181 126 Ohio State 1 2 51 51 4 3 163 114 Indiana 0 3 30 57 1 6 140 163 Saturday’s results Michigan State 28, Michigan 14 Wisconsin 59, Indiana 7 Penn State 23, Purdue 18 Ohio State 17, Illinois, 7 Iowa 41, Northwestern 31

Box scores PENN ST. 23, PURDUE 18 Purdue 3 3 6 6—18 Penn St. 7 3 10 3—23 w First quarter PSU_Dukes 1 run (Fera kick), 4:38. Pur_FG Wiggs 28, 1:39. w Second quarter Pur_FG Wiggs 32, 4:36. PSU_FG Fera 29, :00. w Third quarter PSU_FG Fera 40, 5:57. Pur_Ross 14 pass from TerBush (kick failed), 4:02. PSU_Redd 9 run (Fera kick), 2:37. w Fourth quarter Pur_Shavers 1 run (run failed), 8:08. PSU_FG Fera 29, 6:24. A_100,820. Pur PSU First downs 15 21 Rushes-yards 33-162 48-182 Passing 182 185 Comp-Att-Int 14-30-3 10-23-1 Return Yards 78 57 Punts-Avg. 4-43.8 6-44.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-33 5-43 Time of Possession 26:09 33:51 Individual statistics Rushing—Purdue, Bolden 13-97, Shavers 13-54, TerBush 6-10, Pegram 1-1. Penn St., Redd 28-131, Dukes 6-21, McGloin 3-16, Bolden 4-10, Suhey 1-3, Green 1-2, De.Smith 2-2, Brown 1-0, Team 2-(minus 3). Passing—Purdue, TerBush 12-25-2-162, Marve 2-5-1-20. Penn St., McGloin 8-17-1-145, Bolden 2-6-0-40. Receiving—Purdue, Siller 5-67, Edison 3-46, Gravesande 2-26, Pegram 1-20, Ross 1-14, Shavers 1-7, Bolden 1-2. Penn St., Brown 4-86, Moseby-Felder 2-40, De.Smith 2-34, Zordich 1-16, Suhey 1-9. OHIO ST. 17, NO. 16 ILLINOIS 7 Ohio St. 3 0 7 7—17 Illinois 0 0 0 7— 7 w First quarter OSU_FG Basil 43, 9:04. w Third quarter OSU_Herron 12 run (Basil kick), 14:06. w Fourth quarter OSU_Stoneburner 17 pass from B.Miller (Basil kick), 13:06. Ill_E.Wilson 3 pass from Scheelhaase (Dimke kick), 6:22. A_55,229. OSU Ill First downs 14 18 Rushes-yards 51-211 35-116 Passing 17 169 Comp-Att-Int 1-4-0 20-34-2 Return Yards 51 (-2) Punts-Avg. 7-39.0 6-38.3 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 7-64 3-41 Time of Possession 30:35 29:25 Individual statistics Rushing—Ohio St., Herron 23-114, J.Hall 12-56, B.Miller 12-34, Hyde 3-8, Team 1-(minus 1). Illinois, Scheelhaase 16-49, Ford 6-30, Pollard 5-24, Young 8-13. Passing—Ohio St., B.Miller 1-4-0-17. Illinois, Scheelhaase 20-34-2-169. Receiving—Ohio St., Stoneburner 1-17. Illinois, Jenkins 8-80, Davis 3-37, Lankford 3-27, Young 2-9, Pollard 2-8, Harris 1-5, E.Wilson 1-3. NO. 4 WISCONSIN 59, INDIANA 7 Indiana 0 7 0 0— 7 Wisconsin 14 24 14 7—59 w First quarter Wis_M.Ball 5 run (Welch kick), 5:07. Wis_White 15 run (Welch kick), 2:18. w Second quarter Wis_Wilson 25 pass from M.Ball (Welch kick), 11:32. Wis_M.Ball 35 run (Welch kick), 4:53. Ind_Houston 67 run (Ewald kick), 4:07. Wis_FG Welch 38, 1:24. Wis_Pedersen 3 pass from Wilson (Welch kick), :04. w Third quarter Wis_Abbrederis 60 punt return (Welch kick), 4:19. Wis_M.Ball 54 run (Welch kick), 2:38. w Fourth quarter Wis_Landisch recovered fumble in end zone (Welch kick), 9:17. A_80,732. Ind Wis First downs 13 21 Rushes-yards 45-223 42-332 Passing 64 192 Comp-Att-Int 8-20-2 14-23-0 Return Yards 10 82 Punts-Avg. 9-34.1 6-43.8 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-55 5-51 Time of Possession 28:23 31:37 Individual statistics Rushing—Indiana, Houston 19-135, Hughes 7-31, Perez 2-26, Wynn 2-20, Roberson 7-19, Roberts 4-7,Wright-Baker 4-(minus 15).Wisconsin, M.Ball 14-142, White 13-87, Wilson 2-42, Lewis 8-40, Brennan 3-12, Zuleger 1-6, Abbrederis 1-3. Passing—Indiana,Wright-Baker 6-15-2-54, Roberson 2-5-0-10. Wisconsin, Wilson 12-17-0-166, Brennan 1-4-0-1, M.Ball 1-1-0-25, Team 0-1-0-0. Receiving—Indiana, Belcher 2-21, Chester 2-18, Latimer 2-10, Hughes 1-13, Bolser 1-2. Wisconsin, Abbrederis 4-63, Duckworth 3-31, Pedersen 3-15, M.Ball 1-46, Wilson 1-25, Ewing 1-11, Doe 1-1.

SATURDAY’ SCORES MIDWEST Benedictine (Ill.) 20, Concordia (Wis.) 14 Bethel (Minn.) 41, Gustavus 27 Bluffton 17, Anderson (Ind.) 12 Butler 42, Valparaiso 14 Capital 24, Otterbein 20 Case Reserve 34, Hiram 7 Central 70, Loras 7 Cincinnati 25, Louisville 16 Concordia (Ill.) 48, Rockford 14 Concordia (Moor.) 38, Augsburg 26 Concordia (St.P.) 27, Wayne (Neb.) 24 Dakota St. 24, Briar Cliff 16 Dayton 28, Davidson 0 Deﬁance 26, Earlham 10 Dubuque 40, Cornell (Iowa) 17 E. Michigan 35, Cent. Michigan 28 Ferris St. 35, N. Michigan 6 Findlay 27, Ohio Dominican 24 Franklin 27, Manchester 14 Greenville 49, Martin Luther 35 Grinnell 17, Lawrence 15 Heidelberg 56, Mount Union 7 Hillsdale 13, Michigan Tech 7 Illinois College 46, Knox 19 Illinois St. 28, South Dakota 3 Indiana St. 46, W. Illinois 24 Indianapolis 29, Saginaw Valley St. 20< Iowa 41, Northwestern 31< John Carroll 33, Muskingum 14< Lakeland 20, Wis. Lutheran 7< Luther 14, Buena Vista 7< Marian (Ind.) 40, St. Francis (Ind.) 13< Miami (Ohio) 9, Kent St. 3< Michigan St. 28, Michigan 14< Minn. Duluth 41, Mary 28< Minn. St.-Mankato 32, Upper Iowa 14< Minn.-Morris 40, Eureka 7< Missouri 52, Iowa St. 17< Missouri Southern 24, Truman St. 17< Missouri Western 22, Emporia St. 16< Monmouth (Ill.) 53, Lake Forest 47< N. Dakota St. 51, Missouri St. 21 N. Illinois 51, W. Michigan 22 N. Iowa 31, S. Dakota St. 14 North Central 61, Millikin 14 Northern St. (SD) 45, Minn.-Crookston 21 Northwestern (Iowa) 35, Concordia (Neb.) 10 Northwestern (Minn.) 39, Crown (Minn.) 21 Northwood (Mich.) 20, Tifﬁn 10 Ohio St. 17, Illinois 7 Olivet 14, Kalamazoo 10 Pittsburg St. 69, Lincoln (Mo.) 6

IOWA 41, NORTHWESTERN 31 Northwestern 0 7 10 14—31 Iowa 10 7 0 24—41 w First quarter Iowa_FG Meyer 27, 11:17. Iowa_Miller 98 interception return (Meyer kick), 4:08. w Second quarter Iowa_K.Davis 47 pass from Vandenberg (Meyer kick), 9:34. NU_Ebert 6 pass from Persa (Budzien kick), 3:54. w Third quarter NU_A.Smith 4 run (Budzien kick), 9:06. NU_FG Budzien 47, 4:19. w Fourth quarter Iowa_Coker 1 run (Meyer kick), 13:55. Iowa_McNutt 35 pass from Vandenberg (Meyer kick), 8:51. Iowa_FG Meyer 40, 6:49. NU_Dunsmore 18 pass from Colter (Budzien kick), 4:50. Iowa_Coker 1 run (Meyer kick), 3:56. NU_Lawrence 35 pass from Siemian (Budzien kick), 2:34. A_70,585. NU Iowa First downs 29 17 Rushes-yards 41-153 28-155 Passing 342 224 Comp-Att-Int 37-51-1 14-22-1 Return Yards (-1) 98 Punts-Avg. 4-34.8 3-40.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-31 4-40 Time of Possession 38:23 21:37 Individual statistics Rushing—Northwestern, Colter 12-76, A.Smith 12-60, Green 5-20, Schmidt 1-4, Mark 1-1, Persa 10-(minus 8). Iowa, Coker 22-124, De.Johnson 3-18,Vandenberg 2-16, Team 1-(minus 3). Passing—Northwestern, Persa 31-40-1-246, Siemian 4-6-0-52, Colter 2-4-0-44, Ebert 0-1-0-0. Iowa, Vandenberg 14-22-1-224. Receiving—Northwestern, Ebert 13-107, Colter 6-71, Fields 3-40, Dunsmore 3-29, Brown 2-21, C.Jones 2-16, A.Smith 2-2, Green 2-1 Lawrence 1-35, Moulton 1-9, Konopka 1-6, Schmidt 1-5. Iowa, McNutt 6-87, K.Davis 5-109, Coker 1-15, Rogers 1-7, Martin-Manley 1-6. E. MICHIGAN 35, C. MICHIGAN 28 E. Michigan 7 0 7 21—35 C. Michigan 3 3 7 15—28 w First quarter CMU_FG Harman 28, 5:18. EMU_White 1 run (Fulkerson kick), :30. w Second quarter CMU_FG Harman 40, 5:26. w Third quarter EMU_Greene 36 run (Fulkerson kick), 11:13. CMU_Blackburn 8 pass from Radcliff (Harman kick), 6:33. w Fourth quarter EMU_Greene 2 run (Fulkerson kick), 14:27. EMU_Greene 5 run (Fulkerson kick), 12:34. CMU_Davis 11 pass from Radcliff (Harman kick), 3:36. CMU_Harris 2 pass from Radcliff (Davis pass from Radcliff), 1:09. EMU_Gillett 30 run (Fulkerson kick), :37. A_17,158. EMU CMU First downs 18 30 Rushes-yards 50-350 32-98 Passing 76 351 Comp-Att-Int 6-8-0 33-50-1 Return Yards 19 10 Punts-Avg. 3-31.0 4-23.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 5-40 5-45 Time of Possession 27:59 32:01 Individual statistics Rushing—E. Michigan, White 19-161, Greene 19-96, Gillett 11-93, Fleming 1-0. Cent. Michigan, T.Phillips 8-54, Garland 14-41, C.Wilson 2-11, B.Brown 1-2, Cotton 4-2, Radcliff 2-(minus 2), Hogan 1-(minus 10). Passing—E. Michigan, Gillett 6-8-0-76. Cent. Michigan, Radcliff 33-50-1-351. Receiving—E. Michigan, Hoskins 4-43, Hunter 2-33. Cent. Michigan, C.Wilson 9-103, Blackburn 8-83, Davis 7-79, Harris 3-28, T.Phillips 2-25, C.Williams 2-10, Ja.Wilson 1-18, Fenton 1-5. N. ILLINOIS 51, W. MICHIGAN 22 W. Michigan 6 9 0 7—22 N. Illinois 0 13 24 14—51 w First quarter WMU_FG Potter 45, 10:45. WMU_FG Potter 30, 2:20. w Second quarter NIU_Hopkins 13 run (Sims kick), 13:45. WMU_Safety, 11:06. WMU_Ravenell 16 pass from Carder (Potter kick), 8:02. NIU_FG Sims 30, 5:17. NIU_FG Sims 36, :00. w Third quarter NIU_Daniels 2 run (Sims kick), 12:07. NIU_FG Sims 25, 8:34. NIU_Daniels 8 run (Sims kick), 4:36. NIU_Hopkins 1 run (Sims kick), 2:26. w Fourth quarter NIU_Hopkins 1 run (Sims kick), 12:45. NIU_Lynch 66 run (Sims kick), 9:13. WMU_Scriven 2 pass from VanTubbergen (Potter kick), 6:33. WMU NIU First downs 20 30 Rushes-yards 31-91 54-494 Passing 233 203 Comp-Att-Int 29-48-2 14-28-1 Return Yards 12 81 Punts-Avg. 5-48.2 0-0.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-48 5-46 Time of Possession 30:23 29:37 Individual statistics Rushing—W. Michigan, Fields 8-37, Drake 6-28, Carder 16-26, Scriven 1-0. N. Illinois, Harnish 14-229, Lynch 10-113, Hopkins 14-91,Settle 4-66, Daniels 5-16, Bell 1-4, Womble 2-(minus 5),Team 3-(minus 6), Neir 1-(minus 14). Passing—W. Michigan, Carder 25-43-1-194,VanTubbergen 4-5-1-39. N. Illinois, Harnish 14-27-1-203, Lynch 0-1-0-0. Receiving—W. Michigan, White 12-98, Arnheim 4-42, Ravenell 4-37, Ponder 2-22, Monette 2-15, Scriven 2-8, Fields 2-6, Mussman 1-5. N.Illinois, Palmer 7-89, Daniels 2-49, Ashford 2-22, D.Brown 1-24, Marks 1-13, W.Clark 1-6.

Presentation 27, Mac Murray 26 Ripon 31, Beloit 27 Rose-Hulman 20, Mount St. Joseph 14 Simpson (Iowa) 38, Wartburg 37, OT St. Cloud St. 24, SW Minnesota St. 17 St. Norbert 28, Carroll (Wis.) 7 St. Olaf 28, Carleton 7 St. Scholastica 29, Westminster (Mo.) 12 St. Thomas (Minn.) 49, Hamline 0 St. Xavier 48, Quincy 14 Sterling 35, Bethel (Kan.) 10 Taylor 48, Concordia (Mich.) 0 Toledo 28, Bowling Green 21 Trine 26, Alma 0 Valley City St. 23, Dickinson St. 13 Wabash 37, Oberlin 23 Wis.-Eau Claire 31, Wis.-LaCrosse 21 Wis.-Oshkosh 24, Wis.-Platteville 3 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 31, Wis.-River Falls 10 Wisconsin 59, Indiana 7 Youngstown St. 35, S. Illinois 23 FAR WEST BYU 38, Oregon St. 28 Boise St. 63, Colorado St. 13 E. Washington 48, N. Colorado 27 Montana 30, Portland St. 24 Montana St. 41, N. Arizona 24 Nevada 49, New Mexico 7 San Diego 31, Drake 24 UC Davis 38, UTSA 17 Washington 52, Colorado 24 Weber St. 39, Idaho St. 12 Wyoming 41, UNLV 14 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Pine Bluff 22, Southern U. 21 Cent. Arkansas 21, McNeese St. 18 Oklahoma St. 38, Texas 26 SMU 38, UCF 17 Sam Houston St. 47, Nicholls St. 7 Texas A&M 55, Baylor 28 Texas St. 46, Lamar 21 Trinity (Texas) 24, Huntingdon 7

SATURDAY’S STARS —J.J. McDermott, SMU, threw for 358 yards and two TDs in a 38-17 victory over UCF. —Riley Nelson, BYU, threw for 217 yards and three TDs, and rushed for 87 yards to lead the Cougars over Oregon State 38-28. —Jeremy Smith, Oklahoma State, ran for 140 yards and scored on two long TDs runs on seven carries to help the No. 6 Cowboys beat No. 22 Texas 38-26. Associated Press

Lansing State Journal • Sunday, October 16, 2011 • 11D

NFL WEEK 6 CAPSULES

SAN FRANCISCO (4-1) AT DETROIT (5-0) The Niners won both of their road games and are a late blown lead against Dallas from also being unbeaten. They are buying into rookie coach Jim Harbaugh’s approach, and it showed in particular with a huge comeback win at Philadelphia, then a rout of Tampa Bay at Candlestick Park. A very good sign for Detroit was how it didn’t play lights-out football on Monday night against Chicago and still won. How San Francisco’s ball-hawking pass defense deals with Calvin Johnson could be the key.

ST. LOUIS (0-4) AT GREEN BAY (5-0): This looks like the mismatch of the year. The Rams, coming off a bye, have been RICH ADDICKS/ASSOCIATED PRESS abysmal on defense and even worse on offense. The Greg Jennings and the unbeaten Packers will face windefending champion Packless St. Louis at Lambeau Field today. ers, even when not clicking of QBs who were No. 1 draft in all facets, win games. the pass defense that Drew picks: Peyton Manning vs. Might Green Bay be Brees and his endless array Carson Palmer. headed into a trap? of targets will readily Sorry, got carried away “My message ... to the exploit. If this becomes a team was there’s a differshootout, all advantages are there. With Manning (neck surgery) sidelined and ence between being real with New Orleans. Palmer retired (for now), confident and being overPHILADELPHIA (1-4) AT this one takes on a whole confident,” coach Mike WASHINGTON (3-1) new air, with the Bengals McCarthy said. After five weeks, the NFC favored to keep Indy winIt’s also important for the East doesn’t look so powless. Cincinnati has the Rams to find a way to slow stingiest defense yardAaron Rodgers and his deep erful and the Eagles look age-wise, and the Colts’ collection of receivers. Rodg- awful. Philly is 30th in run defense and the Redskins, offense without Manning ers has thrown to 12 teamwith a three-pronged rushis anemic. mates already this season. ing attack, provide a difBUFFALO (4-1) AT NEW MIAMI (0-4) AT N.Y. ficult matchup. The Eagles YORK GIANTS (3-2) JETS (2-3), MONDAY also are minus-10 in turnThe NFL’s two most sucOh, the angst there will over differential, with a cessful teams in the red zone league-worst 15 giveaways. be on Monday night. Will meet. the Dolphins ever win a An Eagles loss might If the Giants can lose game and how long can doom their chances of winto Seattle while getting six Tony Sparano last as coach? ning the division, while a sacks, it’s problematic what Will the Jets find their mojo Washington victory legitithe far-more-advanced Bills’ mizes its chances. and winning ways before offense might do. Buffalo Rex Ryan runs out of oneJACKSONVILLE (1-4) AT liners? bounced back nicely from blowing a lead at Cincinnati PITTSBURGH (3-2) More to the point, if Jacksonville is in a down- New York can’t shut down to handle Philadelphia, and ward spiral amid questions if it can protect Ryan Fitza Matt Moore-led offense about Jack Del Rio’s security or find holes in the 31stpatrick, Buffalo might soar. as coach. But the Jaguars ranked passing defense, HOUSTON (3-2) AT have won three straight at then that three-game road BALTIMORE (3-1) Heinz Field. losing string was no aberraWith LB Mario Williams Wide receiver Hines tion. gone for the season with a Ward re-emerged as a force CLEVELAND (2-2) AT chest muscle problem, star with two TD catches last OAKLAND (3-2) WR Andre Johnson hobbled week. The 14-year veteran One day after owner Al and QB Matt Schaub sportneeds 13 yards Sunday to Davis passed away, the Raiding a sore shoulder, the surpass Hall of Famer ers held on to win at HousTexans enter this game at Michael Irvin for 19th on ton. Now, the Browns enter a severe disadvantage. The the career list. He’s 108 the Black Hole not quite one thing they have done yards away from becoming sure what to expect. A letwell all season is run the ball the 18th receiver to reach down is entirely possible for with Arian Foster and Ben 12,000 — on a team that Oakland, where the emoTate, but hardly anyone suc- normally lives by the run. tions everywhere in the staceeds on the ground against CAROLINA (1-4) AT dium before kickoff will be the Ravens. ATLANTA (2-3) raw as tributes are paid to Baltimore, which has The Panthers don’t win, the Hall of Famer. won all four meetings with but they scare everyone, in Cleveland comes off a Houston, is rested after a part thanks to rookie QB bye hoping to have center bye and has won 12 of Cam Newton’s heroics. His Alex Mack, a key to its runits last 13 home games. ning game, back from an The Ravens are playing with hookups with Steve Smith threaten every opponent, appendectomy. a familiar edginess on and Atlanta was scorched defense, too. MINNESOTA (1-4) AT last week by Rodgers and NEW ORLEANS (4-1) AT the Packers. CHICAGO (2-3) TAMPA BAY (3-2) The bottom half of the A hamstring injury will Until the Buccaneers got sideline rookie receiver Julio NFC North gets the primeannihilated at San Francisco time matchup. Looks like Jones, the man the Falcons last week, this was an anticibartered so heavily to get in the NFL gave NBC the wrong pated showdown for the NFC the draft. Atlanta needs to teams in this division. South lead. Tampa Bay has Minnesota stopped rekindle its running game; shown far too many deficien- Carolina is vulnerable on the blowing big leads last week cies to be considered a serious ground. and beat Arizona. Chicago threat to the Saints without is being routed in the sacks INDIANAPOLIS (0-5) AT game, allowing 18 and getsome major corrections. CINCINNATI (3-2) Most important for the ting nine. Just love those matchups — Associated Press Bucs is patching holes in

Lions Continued From 3D

no-longer-lowly Lions this season and are coming off a 45-point win over Tampa Bay. It’s their most-lopsided victory since routing Denver by the same margin in the 1990 Super Bowl. First-year coach Jim Harbaugh has quickly changed the culture within a once-proud franchise, hoping to have its first winning season and playoff appearance since 2002. The former Michigan quarterback, who was mentioned as a candidate when Rich Rodriguez was fired and Brady Hoke was hired in January, is winning with a lot of the same players who opened last year with five losses and finished with a 6-10 record. Harbaugh motivates and relates and his obsession with the game is rubbing off on his players. San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith said Harbaugh has “everything” to do with the team’s turnaround. “The great thing around here is that it seems like it is all football,

all the time,” Smith said. “I mean that in the greatest way.” No one has described the Lions or 49ers as great in a long time. Detroit hasn’t been an NFL powerhouse since the pre-Super Bowl era of the 1950s when it won three titles in a six-season span. The Lions have one playoff victory since their last championship and had the NFL’s ﬁrst 0-16 season three years ago, sinking to rock bottom in what was the worst string of futility in the league since World War II. San Francisco has a richer and more recent history of success, winning ﬁve Super Bowls from the 1981 to 1994 seasons and missing the playoffs only four times over a two-plus decade reign. Since 2002, though, the 49ers are 29 games under .500 with four double-digit losing seasons. But as a handful of teams do each year in the NFL, Detroit and San Francisco are enjoying quick turnarounds. The Lions and 49ers are a combined 9-1 a year after they were 1-9 at the same time.

Detroit’s opponents this season have found receiver Calvin Johnson nearly impossible to stop. Johnson is the first NFL player to catch nine touchdown passes in his first five games and he’s coming off the first game in which he was held to one score. Burleson said teams are trying to slow him down with “The Randy Moss Defense,” with a cornerback trying to press him at the line with a safety providing deep help — even if there’s not a tight end or slot receiver on the same side of the field. With so many eyes on Johnson, running back Jahvid Best took advantage of some holes to run for 163 yards — more than doubling his previous career high — and his 88-yard sprint against Chicago was the second-longest run in Lions history. Best, a former California Bear and native of Vallejo, Calif., is extra motivated to put together another strong performance. “I grew up a Raider fan,” Best said. “So, definitely my eyes are set on San Francisco this week because it’s a team I grew up hating.”

NFL INJURY REPORT

TODAY: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at DETROIT LIONS — 49ERS: OUT: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), RB Moran Norris (fibula). PROBABLE: LB Navorro Bowman (neck), WR Michael Crabtree (feet), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (finger), S Dashon Goldson (knee), G Mike Iupati (knee), C Adam Snyder (forearm), DT Isaac Sopoaga (infection), CB Shawntae Spencer (toe). LIONS: OUT: LB Justin Durant (concussion), S Vincent Fuller (elbow), TE Tony Scheffler (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: CB Aaron Berry (groin), WR Rashied Davis (foot), T Jason Fox (foot), S Amari Spievey (hamstring). PROBABLE: DE Cliff Avril (elbow), S Louis Delmas (abdomen), LB Doug Hogue (hamstring), DE Lawrence Jackson (hamstring), LB DeAndre Levy (knee), LB Stephen Tulloch (ankle) ST. LOUIS RAMS at GREEN BAY PACKERS — RAMS: QUESTIONABLE: G Jacob Bell (hamstring), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (head). PROBABLE: DE James Hall (back), LB Jake McQuaide (illness), DT Darell Scott (thumb). PACKERS: OUT: T Chad Clifton (knee, hamstring), DE Mike Neal (knee). QUESTIONABLE: C Evan Dietrich-Smith (foot). PROBABLE: T Bryan Bulaga (knee), S Morgan Burnett (hand), WR Greg Jennings (groin), CB Pat Lee (back), LB Clay Matthews (quadriceps), TE Andrew Quarless (knee), G Josh Sitton (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (foot, knee), LB Frank Zombo (shoulder) JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS — JAGUARS: OUT: RB Montell Owens (knee), LB Clint Session (elbow), G Jason Spitz (quadriceps). DOUBTFUL: CB Derek Cox (groin). QUESTIONABLE: T Eugene Monroe (shoulder), WR Kassim Osgood (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Tyson Alualu (knee), CB Drew Coleman (head), S Courtney Greene (neck), WR Jason Hill (thigh), DE Aaron Kampman (knee), TE Zach Miller (shoulder), LB Daryl Smith (head), T Guy Whimper (hip). STEELERS: OUT: T Marcus Gilbert (shoulder), NT Casey Hampton (shoulder), LB James Harrison (eye), G Chris Kemoeatu (knee), RB Mewelde Moore (ankle), DE Aaron Smith (foot), LB Jason Worilds (quadriceps). PROBABLE: CB Cortez Allen (ankle), S Ryan Clark (quadriceps) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON REDSKINS — EAGLES: OUT: DE Trent Cole (calf), T Jason Peters (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: T King Dunlap (back). PROBABLE: S Nate Allen (knee), WR Jason Avant (hip), DT Cullen Jenkins (triceps), T Winston Justice (knee), S Jarrad Page (stinger), DE Juqua Parker (ankle), WR Steve Smith (knee), DE Darryl Tapp (pectoral), G Julian Vandervelde (elbow). REDSKINS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Anthony Armstrong (hamstring), CB Phillip Buchanon (neck), TE Chris Cooley (knee), CB DeAngelo Hall (knee), RB Tim Hightower (shoulder). PROBABLE: S Oshiomogho Atogwe (toe), RB Darrel Young (hamstring) CAROLINA PANTHERS at ATLANTA FALCONS — PANTHERS: OUT: LB Omar Gaither (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S Jermale Hines (illness), T Jeff Otah (back). PROBABLE: DE Charles Johnson (hip). FALCONS: OUT: WR Julio Jones (hamstring), CB Christopher Owens (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: DE John Abraham (groin), C Todd McClure (knee), G Garrett Reynolds (ankle), S James Sanders (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Tony Gonzalez (elbow), DE Cliff Matthews (knee), S William Moore (neck), WR Roddy White (knee) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at CINCINNATI BENGALS — COLTS: OUT: QB Peyton Manning (neck). QUESTIONABLE: RB Joseph Addai (hamstring), T Anthony Castonzo (ankle), QB Kerry Collins (concussion), G Ryan Diem (ankle), TE Brody Eldridge (knee), DT Drake Nevis (back), CB Jerraud Powers (hamstring). BENGALS: OUT: LB Rey Maualuga (ankle). DOUBTFUL: WR Ryan Whalen (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: CB Kelly Jennings (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (foot). PROBABLE: S Chris Crocker (knee), TE Donald Lee (groin), RB Brian Leonard (groin) BUFFALO BILLS at NEW YORK GIANTS — BILLS: OUT: T Demetrius Bell (shoulder), WR Donald Jones (ankle), LB Chris Kelsay (calf), CB Aaron Williams (chest). DOUBTFUL: LB Shawne Merriman (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: LB Nick Barnett (ankle), S Da’Norris Searcy (ankle), NT Kyle Williams (foot). PROBABLE: G Andy Levitre (knee), NT Torell Troup (back), LB Chris White (hamstring). GIANTS: OUT: CB Prince Amukamara (foot), RB Henry Hynoski (neck), RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), G Chris Snee (concussion), DE Justin Tuck (groin, neck). QUESTIONABLE: C David Baas (neck), LB Zak DeOssie (concussion). PROBABLE: LB Michael Boley (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) HOUSTON TEXANS at BALTIMORE RAVENS — TEXANS: OUT: WR Andre Johnson (hamstring). DOUBTFUL: RB James Casey (chest). PROBABLE: CB Jason Allen (knee, groin), G Thomas Austin (knee), G Mike Brisiel (ankle, knee), LB Tim Dobbins (hamstring), TE Joel Dreessen (hip), RB Arian Foster (quadriceps), TE Garrett Graham (hamstring), CB Brandon Harris (hamstring), CB Kareem Jackson (knee), WR Bryant Johnson (hamstring), CB Johnathan Joseph (calf), CB Brice McCain (hamstring, concussion), CB Sherrick McManis (hamstring), LB DeMeco Ryans (elbow, hamstring, knee), QB Matt Schaub (right shoulder), DE Antonio Smith (ankle), RB Ben Tate (groin, Achilles), WR Kevin Walter (illness), RB Derrick Ward (ankle). RAVENS: OUT: CB Chris Carr (thigh), WR Lee Evans (ankle), CB Jimmy Smith (ankle), S Tom Zbikowski (head). QUESTIONABLE: G Ben Grubbs (toe). PROBABLE: RB Anthony Allen (thigh), LB Dannell Ellerbe (thigh), S Haruki Nakamura (knee), WR David Reed (shoulder) CLEVELAND BROWNS at OAKLAND RAIDERS — BROWNS: QUESTIONABLE: LB Titus Brown (ankle), WR Joshua Cribbs (knee), CB Joe Haden (knee), C Alex Mack (illness), T Tony Pashos (ankle). PROBABLE: S Eric Hagg (knee). RAIDERS: OUT: CB Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), TE Richard Gordon (hand), CB Chris Johnson (hamstring, groin), DE Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: RB Rock Cartwright (calf), S Michael Huff (ankle), LB Rolando McClain (ankle), RB Marcel Reece (ankle). PROBABLE: QB Jason Campbell (foot), S Matt Giordano (concussion, groin), S Mike Mitchell (knee), WR Louis Murphy (groin), TE Brandon Myers (ribs), C Samson Satele (ribs), DT Richard Seymour (knee) DALLAS COWBOYS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — COWBOYS: OUT: K David Buehler (right groin), G Derrick Dockery (knee), RB Tony Fiammetta (hamstring), DE Jason Hatcher (calf). QUESTIONABLE: G Kyle Kosier (foot). 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OT goal lifts Wings, 3-2 Franzen scores game-winner against Wild The Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Johan Franzen scored a powerplay goal with 48.5 seconds left in overtime, rallying the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Ian White and Jiri Hudler also scored for Detroit, which trailed 2-0 in the second period. After a scramble in front of the Wild net, Tomas Holmstrom backhanded a short pass and Franzen fought off a check and poked it in. The play was upheld by video review. It was Detroit’s first power-play goal in 19 chances this season. Detroit is off to its first 4-0 start since 1997-98, a season that ended with the Red Wings hoisting the Stanley Cup. The Red Wings won a team-best six in a row to begin the 1972-73 season. Greg Zanon and Cal Clutterbuck scored for Minnesota, which was outshot 41-14. Zanon gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead with 11.3 seconds left in the opening period beating Jimmy Howard, who was screened, with a slap shot from the top of the slot. It was Zanon’s first goal in 136 gamesdatingtoDec.12,2009. AccordingtoEliasSportsBureau, Zanon had the secondlongest goal-less drought in the league. Mattias Ohlund

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NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic GP W Pittsburgh 6 3 Philadelphia 4 3 N.Y. Islanders 4 3 New Jersey 4 3 N.Y. Rangers 3 0 Northeast GP W Toronto 3 3 Buffalo 4 3 Boston 5 2 Montreal 4 1 Ottawa 5 1 Southeast GP W Washington 4 4 Carolina 5 2 Florida 3 2 Tampa Bay 5 1 Winnipeg 3 0

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of Tampa Bay is scoreless in 141 straight games. It was also the ﬁrst goal allowed by Detroit in 140 minutes, 13 seconds dating back to opening night. Clutterbuck gave the

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GREATER LANSING CHAMPIONSHIPS Team scores–1. Mason 42, 2. Haslett 81, 3. Ionia 95, 4. Lansing Catholic 99, 5. Okemos 256, 6. DeWitt 279, 7. East Lansing 301, 8. Pewamo-Westphalia 315, 9. Alma 317, 10. Potterville 320, 11. Grand Ledge 350, 12. Stockbridge 353, 13. Perry 355, 14. Holt 358, 15. St. Johns 413, 16. Charlotte 422, 17. Howell 442, 18. Williamston 449, 19. Leslie 468, 20. Eaton Rapids 492, 21. Saranac 534, 22. Ovid-Elsie 570, 23. Waverly 712, 24. Bath 713, 25. St. Louis 715, 26. Fowlerville 765, 27. Fowler 768, 28. Portland 806, 29. Olivet 832, 30. Laingsburg 847, 31. Fulton 861, 32. Maple Valley 890, 33. Everett 918, 34. Lansing Eastern 948, 35. Lansing Christian 950, 36. Lakewood 1000, 37. Portland St. Patrick 1001, Dansville DNF Mason–1. Tanner Hinkle 16:06, 4. Alex Whitmer 16:24, 5. Mason VanDyke 16:37, 9. Joe Cecil 16:46, 23. Jacob Hanson 17:13 Haslett–3. Alex VanCamp 16:22, 6. Alex McCormick 16:37, 18. Ryan Beyea 17:09, 21. Travis Stirewalt 17:12, 33. Luke Corder 17:27 Ionia–8. Nick Wharry 16:38, 10. Brice Brown 16:57, 14. Connor Montgomery 17:05, 29. Brandon Winter 17:19, 34. Dillon Braun 17:29 Lansing Catholic–2. Zachary Zingsheim 16:20, 7. Jimmy Hicks 16:38, 12. Keenan Rebera 17:01, 35. Austin Winter 17:31, 43. Joe Marrah 17:38 Okemos–16. Daniel Kroth 17:06, 26. David McKinley 17:14, 55. Beruk Scarlett 17:53, 65. Michael Gorelik 18:01, 94. Daniel Bartkowski 18:21 DeWitt–17. Josh D’Haene 17:07, 36. Nate Kimble 17:32, 48. Aaron Schefﬂer 17:44, 74. Phillip McCauley 18:07, 104. Jacob Lentz 18:29 East Lansing–20. Dietrich Hittner 17:10, 39. Alex Townsend 17:34, 52. Isayah Davis 17:47, 93. Billy Millar 18:20, 97. Zach Wolfe 18:26 Pewamo-Westphalia–47. Greg Trierweiler 17:43, 61. Tanner Droste 17:56, 62. Caleb Barker 17:56, 69. Joel Pennell 18:03, 76. Blake Thelen 18:09 Alma–30. Adam Sanchez 17:24, 32. Broderic Bender 17:27, 58. Jake Morey 17:54, 90. Collin Lott 18:17, 107. Charlie Morey 18:31 Potterville–25. Norman Emineth 17:14, 40. Tyler Larson 17:35, 64. Kyle Hardy 18:00, 68. Sam Traver 18:02, 123. Andrew Karttunen 18:57 Grand Ledge–41. Jack Twarozynski 17:36, 51. Austin Rios 17:46, 77. Curtis Brownell 18:10, 85. Ben Heriford 18:15, 96. Tyler Bannhard 18:25 Stockbridge–28. Kyle Losey 17:15, 37. Alec Armstrong 17:32, 82. Austin Fillmore 18:12, 87. Anthony Rickle 18:16, 119. Mitchell Lilley 18:50 Perry–13. John Bell 17:01, 44. Alex West 17:39, 70. Ian Nemeth 18:05, 98. Brett Navarre 18:26, 130. Tyler Neros 19:08 Holt–38. Patrick Carrier 17:33, 53. Everett Rawlings 17:49, 57. Andrew Middleton 17:54, 95. David Batterson 18:21, 115. Matt Snay 18:45 St. Johns–31. Codey Cook 17:24, 60. Tyler Howard 17:55, 73. Spencer Shellberg 18:07, 124. Kyler VanWormer 18:58, 125. Johnny Snyder 18:59 Charlotte–24. Matt Garn 17:13, 72. Miles Garn 18:06, 106. James Brinker 18:31, 108. Bruce Baker 18:32, 112. Ryan Saloma 18:39 Howell–54. T.J. Deyarmond 17:50, 81. Patrick Miller 18:12, 91. Keane Garcelon 18:18, 102. Drake Packard 18:29, 114. Phillip Zauel 18:44 Williamston–19. Aaron Baumgarten 17:10, 46. Ben Thoenes 17:43, 83. Alexander Krantz 18:14, 88. Connor Coscarelli 18:17, 213. Austin Loewen 22:07 Leslie–11. Tyler Harrison 17:00, 86. Matt Subject 18:15, 101. Levi Prater 18:28, 128. Steven Wiltse 19:06, 142. Garrett Tremaine 19:26 Eaton Rapids–15. Kenny Wherry 17:06, 79. Jake Spencer 18:10, 127. Shea MacKenzie 19:06, 132. Jake Roodsvoets 19:08, 139. Brad St. Aubin 19:24 Saranac–27. Tim Young 17:14, 75. Brendan Klynstra 18:08, 129. Steven Jorgenson 19:06, 147. Trever Overbeck 19:34, 156. Aaron Sluiter 19:46 Ovid-Elsie–22. Tyler Jensen 17:12, 50. Luke Hurst 17:46, 121. Ty Pardee 18:51, 167. Dominik Willaford 19:59, 210. Dylan Heeney 21:59 Waverly–110. Jonathan Baker 18:34, 116. Greg Johnson 18:46, 117. Logan Raterink 18:47, 178. Mike Young 20:19, 191. Jordan Potter 20:44 Bath–103. Nick Thomas 18:29, 126. Brad Coulter 19:04, 154. William Spagnuolo 19:41, 160. Russell Lipe 19:53, 170. David Nadorozny 20:03 St. Louis–78. Dylan Rockafellow 18:10, 141. Tanner Sova 19:26, 155. Shawn Bell 19:43, 166. Connor Pilmore 19:59, 175. Matt Starry 20:10 Fowlerville–66. Austin Ronspees 18:02, 143. Tim Neuroth 19:29, 159. Christian Fosler 19:51, 189. Tyler Burkhardt 20:33, 208. Corbyn Shaw 21:47 Fowler–49. Grant Feldpausch 17:44, 138. Brice Thelen 19:21, 182. Joe Wolfert 20:26, 190. Drew Bierstetel 20:40, 209. Chris Feldpausch 21:50 Portland–63. Jared Krausz 17:57, 149. Alex Pung 19:35, 187. Sean Rutka 20:32, 202. Aaron Rutka 21:11, 205. Miguel FernandezMont 21:29 Olivet–42. Tyler Sobleskey 17:37, 144. Jonah Smith 19:29, 186. Hayden Spoelstra 20:31, 225. Nick Johnson 23:09, 235. Chance Day 24:25 Laingsburg–89. Zachary Little 18:17, 162. Ian Stewart 19:56, 192. Logan Stahl 20:44, 201. Alex Sperry 21:10, 203. Justin Morles 21:15 Fulton–45. Bohdan Hartman 17:39, 169. Brandon Treﬁl 20:03, 194. Zach Bates 20:49, 223. Mackenzy Blair 23:02, 230. Dylan Guernsey 23:24 Maple Valley–148. Kyle Brumm 19:34, 152. Sam Benedict 19:36, 168. Micah Bromley 20:00, 185. Tyler Brumm 20:31, 237. Robbie Hanford 24:56 Everett–137. Nic Hiner 19:19, 153. T.J. Wills 19:40, 196. Khalil Young 20:54, 212. Jabari Anderson 22:05, 220. Aalin Askew 22:45 Eastern–135. Shawn Sparks 19:17, 174. Brian King 20:09, 200. Hai Nguyen 21:09, 217. Nick Kilpatrick 22:21, 222. Dominic Keyton 23:01 Lansing Christian–151. Trace Henderson 19:36, 165. A.J. Rakestraw 19:58, 171. Paul Childress 20:05, 231. Alex Bergeron 23:44, 232. Jason Bergeron 23:47 Lakewood–181. Nolan Stoepker 20:25, 195. J. Patrick 20:52, 199. Traviss Wilkerson 21:05, 207. Branden Phillips 21:44, 218. Gerald Grieser 22:43 Portland St. Patrick–131. Ryan Wilcox 19:08, 197. Josh Schneider 20:54, 214. Mike Kreiner 22:10, 226. Ben Lawless 23:13, 233. Noah Pung 23:59 Dansville–55. Daniel Pepper 17:51, 219. Ethan Myer 22:31, 233. Dayton Yanz 23:31

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GREATER LANSING CHAMPIONSHIPS Team scores–1. DeWitt 101, 2. Grand Ledge 108, 3. East Lansing 134, 4. Mason 209, 5. Williamston 240, 6. Okemos 259, 7. St. Johns 274, 8. Bath 275, 9. Stockbridge 303, 10. St. Louis 326, 11. Leslie 346, 12. Lansing Catholic 358, 13. Perry 381, 14. Ionia 384, 15. Howell 400, 16. Eaton Rapids 430, 17. Haslett 442, 18. Holt 450, 19. Saranac 481, 20. Waverly 485, 21. Lansing Christian 554, 22. Charlotte 603, 23. Fowler 616, 24. PewamoWestphalia 663, 25. Ovid-Elsie 683, 26. Portland 742, 27. Maple Valley 755, 28. Lansing Eastern 762, 29. Dansville 805, 30. Fulton 813, 31. Lakewood 844, 32. Fowlerville 849, 33. Portland St. Patrick 973, 34. Sexton 986, 35. Everett 1125, Potterville DNF, Alma DNF, Laingsburg DNF, Olivet DNF DeWitt—5. Emily Murdoch 19:31, 16. Kayla Hanses 20:05, 23. Shelby Waterson 20:16, 28. Jordan Lee 20:29, 29. Jessica D’Haene 20:33 Grand Ledge–4. Christy Snelgrove 19:21, 9. Allison Dible 19:55, 11. Taryn Hubaker 19:58, 17. Krista Magness 20:08, 67. Olivia Conway 21:40 East Lansing–15. Mado Glew 20:04, 22. Hannah Busch 20:14, 27. Jackie Lane 20:28, 32. Alex Trecha 20:47, 38. Carla Jones 21:01 Mason–1. Meg Darmofal 19:05, 14. Cassidy Hass 20:01, 43. Abbey Soule 21:11, 73. Nadia Riggs 21:48, 78. Alexis Lyons 21:55 Williamston–10. Hannah Grischke 19:57, 50. Erica Halm 21:15, 53. Raelynn Rasegan 21:19, 59. Katie Bollman 21:32, 68. Emma Eisenbeis 21:42 Okemos–40. Joyce Lee 21:03, 48. Paige McKeon 21:15, 56. Haley Crites 21:24, 57. Connor LaPres 21:26, 58. Roxanne Raven 21:26 St. Johns–2. Karrigan Smith 19:07, 18. Kayla Kraft 20:09, 66. Emily Hartner 21:39, 88. Taylor Stewart 22:08, 100. Nichole Leasher 22:24 Bath–21. Annie Fanta 20:13, 30. Kwyn Trevino 20:41, 36. Alyssa Abendroth 20:59, 82. Samantha Evans 22:01, 106. Maggie Hammond 22:29 Stockbridge–7. Lindsay Poll 19:46, 35. Kellie Rizzolo 20:59, 61. Jenna Chapman 21:34, 98. Jasmine Holloway 22:21, 102. Julia Snider 22:25 St. Louis–3. Raquel Serna 19:11, 51. Mallory Munderloh 21:16, 86. Hannah Davis 22:05, 91. Laura Kelly 22:15, 95. Michaela Smith 22:18 Leslie–8. Audrey Tremaine 19:49, 12. Brooke Prieskorn 19:59, 54. Meghan Butski 21:21, 132. Hailey Willett 23:21, 140. Caitlin Rathbun 23:38 Lansing Catholic–6. Emma Frost 19:37, 41. Amy Hicks 21:04, 85. Catherine Swiderski 22:04, 111. Aurelie McCarus 22:37, 115. Allie Brown 22:47 Perry–55. Jordan Krauss 21:22, 62. Julia Young 21:35, 64. Alicia Tomlin 21:37, 93. Karla Graves 22:16, 107. Allison Middleton 22:29 Ionia–19. Morgan Miller 20:09, 39. Jenna Koelsch 21:02, 44. Brittany Wright 21:11, 127. Victoria Joseph 23:14, 155. Stacy Andrakowicz 24:15 Howell–34. Christine Cieslak 20:57, 71. Heather Buja 21:46, 80. Jennifer Keranen 21:59, 101. Hayley Sowell 22:24, 114. Sara Lelli 22:46 Eaton Rapids–45. Natalya Ferri 21:11, 81. Kate Laverty 22:01, 90. Molly Dassance 22:14, 97. Kiya Hetzer 22:21, 117. Amy Stillman 22:51 Haslett–49. Marissa Bradley 21:15, 76. Tara Mahon 21:51, 96. Shea Donahue 22:21, 99. Ellen Corder 22:22, 122. Jordan Strickler 23:06

Lansing State Journal • Sunday, October 16, 2011 • 13D Holt–33. T’Lonie Babcock 20:52, 84. Brittany Swejkoski 22:03, 104. Courtney Masseau 22:28, 109. Julianna Drachman 22:34, 120. Stacie Dexter 22:59 Saranac–24. Jenna Klynstra 20:19, 74. Ashley Antles 21:48, 94. Megan Wolters 22:16, 143. Morgan Allen 23:44, 146. Miriam Price 23:53 Waverly–20. Chante Roberts 20:09, 63. Kelli Broessel 21:35, 87. Kelly Patterson 22:06, 157. Rachel South 24:17, 158. Amanda Herley 24:19 Lansing Christian–37. Miriah Hagy 21:01, 79. Elizabeth Perkins 21:59, 103. Courtney Myers 22:27, 133. Erin Hoeft 23:21, 202. Christina Garza 26:19 Charlotte–26. Hannah Garn 20:26, 110. Lucy Sare 22:36, 138. Taylor Richey 23:33, 159. Abby Manning 24:22, 170. Andrea Garza 24:38 Fowler–42. Kieren Becker 21:10, 128. Liz Thelen 23:15, 134. Rebecca Thelen 23:22, 145. Brooke VanElls 23:52, 167. Camie Wieber 24:36 Pewamo-Westphalia–75. Kassey Kebler 21:50, 113. Mykena Witgen 22:40, 130. Jenna Thelen 23:19, 165. Erica Nurenberg 24:30, 180. Tawni Klein 25:19 Ovid-Elsie–13. Jenny Frantz 20:00, 89. Jessica Frantz 22:13, 152. Alex Love 24:08, 211. Rebecca Whitman 27:34, 218. Danyelle Frink 29:44 Portland–69. Meagan Manzini 21:44, 150. Ariel Davids 24:04, 160. Jenna Davids 24:23, 174. MacKenzie Chaffee 24:56, 189. Kaylee Cherrette 25:53 Maple Valley–46. Jessica Rushford 21:11, 154. Alicia Ramsey 24:12, 177. Hanna Kyle 25:03, 187. McKayla Lamance 25:42, 191. Ivy Braden 26:03 Eastern–70. Isis Gregg 21:44, 77. Kirsten Smith 21:51, 203. Amber Campbell 26:31, 205. Katie Castilla 26:52, 207. Dominique Edwards 27:20 Dansville–105. Ellen Launstein 22:28, 129. Amanda Arbuckle 23:16, 144. Michaella Stone 23:48, 212. Sonya Pratt 27:38, 215. Selena Perez 29:01 Fulton–25. Taylor Bolinger 20:23, 179. Megan Graham 25:04, 193. Katlyn Dennis 26:05, 195. Amanda Craig 26:07, 221. Lainey Kupiec 30:53 Lakewood–92. Maddie King 22:15, 169. Lora Lee Burrus 24:38, 186. Ellie Reynolds 25:39, 198. Cheyenne Smith 26:13, 199. Lindsey Tooker 26:13 Fowlerville–136. Megan Christoson 23:27, 163. Molly Bishop 24:28, 176. Brooke Dotts 24:59, 178. Haley Yaremych 25:03, 196. Alex Fritz 26:08 Portland St. Patrick–171. Mari Behovitz 24:39, 172. Brittni Wilcox 24:43, 206. Amelia Cook 27:09, 208. Shelby Miller 27:22, 216. Morgan Schrauben 29:21 Sexton–166. Andrea Koenigsknect 24:35, 190. Audry Hendon 25:58, 201. Emily Shipman 26:18, 210. Claire Hendon 27:33, 219. Lori Lewis 29:44 Everett–220. Emmalee Seeger 30:32, 223. Ariadna Gallegos 31:29, 226. Khadijah Radcliff 34:15, 227. Elham Hejabiyan 34:25, 229. Hong-Phuc Dang 35:20 Potterville–21. Moriah Hill-Green 20:11, 61. Danielle Koepke 21:31, 143. Lauren Coffman 23:31, 184. Paige Groom 24:58 Alma–28. Sami Humphrey 20:27, 81. Rachel Kolb 21:53, 218. Sky Grossett 27:10 Laingsburg–189. Madeline Johnson 25:04, 226. Hannah Garner 28:05, 227. Tressa Borris 28:46, 234. Erin Wilson 29:56 Olivet–139. Katlyn Franscico 23:23, 140. Alexis Tenant 23:24, 157. Caitlyn Hines 24:01, 216. Angelica Nelson 27:06

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FRIDAY’S STATE RESULTS Addison 22, Jackson East Jackson 20 Adrian 25, Tecumseh 14 Algonac 35, Imlay City 0 Allen Park Cabrini 47, Riverview Gabriel Richard 20 Almont 28, Armada 0 Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 35, StandishSterling 25 Ann Arbor Pioneer 50, Ann Arbor Huron 7 Athens 26, Concord 20 Au Gres-Sims 20, Twining Arenac Eastern 8 Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 14, Dearborn Heights Star International 6 Baldwin 50, Brethren 7 Bangor 49, Martin 0 Battle Creek Harper Creek 41, Coldwater 22 Battle Creek Lakeview 25, Battle Creek Central 0 Battle Creek Pennﬁeld 42, Kalamazoo Christian 0 Bay City Central 24, Midland Dow 19 Bay City John Glenn 41, Cheboygan 26 Beal City 42, Marion 6 Belding 22, Coopersville 14 Benzonia Benzie Central 36, Perry 8 Berkley 66, Hazel Park 40 Birch Run 34, Caro 7 Birmingham Seaholm 27, Ferndale 21 Blanchard Montabella 68, Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy 3 Bloomingdale 35, Fennville 0 Boyne City 18, East Jordan 7 Brighton 28, Walled Lake Central 24 Brimley 44, Posen 23 Brooklyn Columbia Central 27, Onsted 0 Brown City 48, Marlette 12 Brownstone Woodhaven 41, Trenton 34 Burr Oak def. Ann Arbor Multi Cultural, forfeit Burton Atherton 21, Burton Bentley 13 Burton Bendle 36, Byron 28 Calumet 14, Ironwood 0 Canton 35, Novi 6 Capac 29, Yale 12 Carleton Airport 48, Milan 14 Carsonville-Port Sanilac 39, Akron-Fairgrove 6 Cedarville 13, Bellaire 0 Center Line 41, Warren Lincoln 34 Central Lake 34, Pellston 14 Charlotte 26, Lake Odessa Lakewood 0 Chelsea 31, Dexter 15 Chesaning 33, Shepherd 20 Clare 27, Beaverton 0 Clawson 27, Mount Clemens 14 Climax-Scotts 20, Colon 13 Coleman 48, Ashley 6 Comstock 33, Three Rivers 14 Comstock Park 33, Sparta 14 Constantine 55, Delton Kellogg 20 Croswell-Lexington 26, Richmond 6 Crystal Falls Forest Park 42, Bessemer 0 Dansville 27, Potterville 12 Dearborn Divine Child 35, Macomb Lutheran North 17 Dearborn Heights Annapolis 49, Romulus 26 Dearborn Heights Crestwood 9, Belleville 7 Decatur 14, Marcellus 0 Detroit Cesar Chavez 26, Romulus Summit Academy 15 Detroit Douglass 40, Detroit Kettering 6 Detroit Westside Christian 28, Detroit Consortium 6 Dryden 26, Webberville 14 Dundee 43, Detroit Community 0 East Grand Rapids 21, Grand Rapids Northview 14 East Lansing 17, Grand Ledge 0 Eau Claire 7, Three Oaks River Valley 0 Edwardsburg 42, Berrien Springs 13 Elk Rapids 7, Charlevoix 6 Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 22, Cass City 20 Erie-Mason 27, Stockbridge 20 Escanaba 41, Lakeland, Wis. 6 Evart 34, Mesick 6 Fair Haven-Anchor Bay 31, Sterling Heights 0 Farmington Hills Harrison 28, Lake Orion 7 Farwell 44, Harrison 7 Fenton 35, Flint Kearsley 0 Flint Beecher 48, Durand 14 Flint Carman-Ainsworth 31, Davison 28 Flint Northern 44, Saginaw 34 Flint Powers 26, Flushing 7 Fowler 57, Carson City-Crystal 22 Fowlerville 21, Corunna 7 Frankenmuth 40, Essexville Garber 12 Frankfort-Elberta 41, Gaylord St. Mary 22 Fraser 33, Eastpointe East Detroit 16 Freeland 13, Alma 7 Fruitport 21, Grant 0 Fulton-Middleton 28, Bath 27 Gibraltar Carlson 37, Taylor Truman 28 Gladwin 21, Houghton Lake 20 Grand Blanc 23, Walled Lake Western 21 Grand Haven 35, Muskegon 21 Grand Rapids Catholic Central 16, Grand Rapids South Christian 7 Grand Rapids Christian 50, Grand Rapids Creston 0 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 21, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 7 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern 26, Caledonia 8 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 20, Muskegon Catholic Central 13 Grand Rapids West Catholic 55, Cedar Springs 14 Grandville Calvin Christian 35, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian 20 Grass Lake 51, Hanover-Horton 0 Grayling 30, Kalkaska 14 Grosse Pointe South 41, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 34, 3OT Hamtramck 48, Saginaw Buena Vista 0 Harbor Beach 47, Mayville 0 Hartford 62, Lawrence 0 Haslett 46, Williamston 27 Hastings 52, Wayland 15 Hemlock 41, Midland Bullock Creek 32 Hillman 47, Oscoda 8 Hillsdale 36, Blissﬁeld 6 Holland 34, Grand Rapids Union 22 Holland Christian 61, Wyoming Park 14 Holland West Ottawa 12, East Kentwood 7 Holly 37, Lansing Waverly 25 Holt 59, Jackson 14 Hopkins 41, Wyoming Godwin Heights 14 Houghton 8, Baraga 0 Howell 48, Waterford Mott 3 Hudson 54, Parma Western 14 Hudsonville Unity Christian 40, Wyoming Rogers 7 Hurley, Wis. 41, Ontonagon 0 Ida 48, Albion 8 Ionia 45, Eaton Rapids 18 Iron Mountain North Dickinson 28, Lake Linden-Hubbell 12 Ishpeming Westwood 28, Manistique 7 Ithaca 55, Carrollton 13 Jackson Lumen Christi 35, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 7

Jenison 18, Grandville 15 Johannesburg-Lewiston 64, Atlanta 0 Kalamazoo Central 34, Benton Harbor 30 Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central 36, Galesburg-Augusta 6 Kent City 42, Wyoming Lee 0 Kingsford 34, Gladstone 29 Kingsley 41, Sault Ste Marie 22 Kingston 21, Kinde-North Huron 20 Lake City 21, Manton 0 Lakeview 6, Big Rapids 0 Lansing Sexton 39, Lansing Everett 7 Lapeer East 35, Swartz Creek 21 Lapeer West 35, Clio 0 Leslie 40, Jackson Northwest 7 Linden 28, Ortonville Brandon 6 Lowell 35, Greenville 7 Ludington 17, Fremont 0 Lutheran Westland 12, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 0 Madison Heights Lamphere 28, Warren Woods Tower 13 Madison Heights Madison 33, St. Clair 13 Mancelona 68, Fife Lake Forest Area 0 Manchester 37, Michigan Center 19 Manistee 54, Holton 35 Marine City 28, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore 6 Marquette 20, Negaunee 14 Marysville 46, Clinton Township Clintondale 8 Mason 49, St. Johns 7 Mason County Central 36, Hart 28 Mattawan 27, Stevensville Lakeshore 14 McBain 49, Leroy Pine River 7 Memphis 30, Peck 14 Mendon 53, Bronson 6 Merrill 34, Breckenridge 15 Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 25, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 24 Midland 34, Bay City Western 7 Millington 32, Goodrich 14 Mio 68, Hale 0 Monroe Jefferson 15, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 13 Montague 19, North Muskegon 0 Montrose 28, Lake Fenton 19 Morenci 21, Ottawa Lake Whiteford 20 Morley-Stanwood 48, Hesperia 14 Mount Morris 26, Otisville Lakeville 8 Mount Pleasant 42, Saginaw Arthur Hill 0 Muskegon Mona Shores 26, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer 22 Muskegon Oakridge 41, Whitehall 14 Muskegon Orchard View 46, Howard City Tri-County 43 Napoleon 41, Vandercook Lake 26 New Boston Huron 21, Flat Rock 14 Newberry 51, Rogers City 8 North Adams-Jerome def. Waldron, forfeit North Branch 50, Bridgeport 12 North Farmington 46, Bloomfield Hills Andover 35 Northland Pines, Wis. 47, L’Anse 6 Norway def. Gwinn, forfeit Okemos 31, Lansing Eastern 0 Olivet 14, Schoolcraft 7 Onaway 14, Indian River-Inland Lakes 7 Onekama 22, Manistee Catholic Central 14 Ovid-Elsie 36, Saginaw Swan Valley 27 Owendale-Gagetown 41, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 20 Owosso 28, Birmingham Groves 19 Oxford 42, Clarkston 35 Parchment 44, Vermontville Maple Valley 14 Paw Paw 30, Allegan 21 Petersburg Summerfield 36, Clinton 20 Petoskey 55, Alpena 7 Pewamo-Westphalia 40, Portland St. Patrick 7 Pittsford 54, Camden-Frontier 6 Plainwell 41, Richland Gull Lake 20 Plymouth 24, Northville 20 Pontiac 34, Farmington 21 Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 48, Pinconning 14 Port Huron 42, Port Huron Northern 16 Portage Central 24, Portage Northern 21 Portland 22, DeWitt 20, OT Powers North Central 24, Bark River-Harris 6 Rapid River 62, Rock Mid Peninsula 18 Reading 18, Quincy 6 Redford Thurston 20, Dearborn Fordson 6 Reed City 64, White Cloud 0 Reese 50, Bay City All Saints 0 Remus Chippewa Hills 26, Stanton Central Montcalm 19 Riverview 31, Grosse Ile 21 Rochester 35, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 10 Rockford 44, Hudsonville 14 Romeo 28, Sterling Heights Stevenson 10 Rudyard 37, Pickford 20 Saginaw Heritage 58, Flint Southwestern 14 Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary 42, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 7 Saginaw Nouvel 36, Flint Northwestern 14 Saline 42, Ann Arbor Skyline 21 Sand Creek 34, Britton-Deerfield 12 Sandusky 33, Unionville-Sebewaing 0 Sanford-Meridian 34, Roscommon 16 Saranac 27, Laingsburg 19 Saugatuck 56, Gobles 6 Shelby 23, Ravenna 6 Southfield Lathrup 40, Royal Oak 17 Southgate Anderson 32, Lincoln Park 7 Spring Lake 26, Newaygo 16 Springport 28, Homer 21 St. Charles 52, St. Louis 23 St. Clair Shores Lakeview 13, Warren Fitzgerald 12 St. Clair Shores South Lake 46, New Haven 0 St. Ignace LaSalle 14, Maple City Glen Lake 13 Stephenson 47, Munising 12 Sturgis 41, Marshall 7 Tawas 14, Lincoln-Alcona 0 Temperance Bedford 42, Monroe 21 Traverse City Central 40, Gaylord 0 Traverse City St. Francis 56, Harbor Springs 0 Traverse City West 62, West Branch Ogemaw Heights 28 Troy Athens 13, Southfield 12 Ubly 20, Deckerville 0 Union City 47, Jonesville 7 Utica 35, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 0 Utica Eisenhower 45, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 0 Vassar 43, Bad Axe 14 Vicksburg 55, South Haven 12 Walled Lake Northern 35, Milford 28 Warren Cousino 42, Utica Ford 6 Warren Michigan Collegiate 34, Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy 20 Warren Mott 24, Macomb Dakota 14 White Lake Lakeland 34, Pinckney 21 Whitmore Lake 20, Adrian Madison 14 Whittemore-Prescott 20, Suttons Bay 7 Wyandotte Roosevelt 43, Allen Park 7 Wyoming Kelloggsville 41, Allendale 27 Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 36, Litchfield 0 Ypsilanti Lincoln 27, Ypsilanti 12 Ypsilanti Willow Run 27, Detroit Allen 8 Zeeland East 13, Byron Center 7 Zeeland West 48, Hamilton 22 SATURDAY’S STATE RESULTS Buchanan 41, Niles Brandywine 0 Cin. La Salle, Ohio 21, Birmingham Brother Rice 13 Decatur 44, Marcellus 8 Detroit Crockett 14, Detroit Cass Tech 9 Detroit Henry Ford 20, Detroit Southwestern 7 Detroit Old Redford 12, Southfield Bradford Academy 6 Dowagiac Union 15, Otsego 14 Eben Junction Superior Central 26, Engadine 22 Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 31, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 6 Menominee 42, Marinette, Wis. 7 Michigan School for the Deaf def. Ohio Deaf, Ohio, forfeit Muskegon Heights 28, Bowman Academy, Ind. 8 Orchard Lake St. Mary 7, Detroit Catholic Central 0 St Joseph 30, Niles 18 Tekonsha def. Jackson Da Vinci, forfeit Watervliet 33, Lawton 0 West Iron County 46, Hancock 8

GIRLS GOLF STATE FINALS

Division 1 team scores–Grosse Pointe South 692, RH Stoney Creek 713, Plymouth 732, Saline 745, Troy 747, Utica 749, Brighton 761, Holt 776, Davison 782, Livonia Churchill 796, Ann Arbor Pioneer 804, Milford 819, Hudsonville 827, Rochester Adams 830, Traverse City West 839 Holt–Pader Her 185, Lauren Strong 195, Alexxis Vanpelt 195, Kari Somerville 203 Casey Harkema 204 Division 2 team scores–Muskegon Mona Shores 661, Birmingham Seaholm 688, Greenville 719, Birmingham Marian 721, Battle Creek Lakeview 721, Farmington Hills Mercy 725, East Lansing 727, Portage Central 736, Swartz Creek 739, Traverse City Central 756, Lapeer West 766, Fenton 773, South Lyon 780, Warren Regina 782, Flint Kearsley 820 East Lansing–2. Kristyn Crippen 158, Maggie Campbell 162, Kathryn Cleary 202 Marie Fata 207, Molly Ring 213 Okemos–1. Elle Nichols 157 Waverly–Allison Goodman 187, Hanna Holmi 205 Division 3 team scores–Grosse Ile 760, GR South Christian 770, Hastings 774, Forest Hills Eastern 781, Linden 783, Jackson Northwest 788, Detroit Country Day 790, East Grand Rapids 796, Plainwell 810, BH CranbrookKingswood 814, St Joseph 827, Marshall 829, Holland Christian 835, Petoskey 857, Spring Lake 879 Lakewood–Olivia Barker 190 Division 4 team scores–Lansing Catholic 653, Flint Powers Catholic 716, Kalamazoo Hackett 725, Jackson Lumen Christi 750, Monroe St Mary CC 750, Whitehall 760, Hillsdale Academy 762, GR NorthPointe Christian 764, Ann Arbor Greenhills 773, Hanover-Horton 781, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 808, Grayling 832, Freeland 841, Perry 879, Ludington 880 Lansing Catholic–3. Danielle Crilley 160, 3. Jacqueline Setas 160, 6. Alyssa Albright 161, 10. Janie Fineis 172. Perry–Megan Baumgartner 205, Kristi Ryan 220, Kaitlin Marra 225, Leah Reichstetter 229 Ithaca–Jessica Black 235

VOLLEYBALL

DANSVILLE INVITATIONAL Pool Play–Bath split Jackson Christian 25-22, 16-25, Bath d. Stockbridge 25-16, 25-22, Dansville d. Bath 25-23, 25-12, Semiﬁnal– New Lothrop d. Bath 25-20, 25-15. Aces–Wilson (B) 4, Hedemark (D) 8, Gal-

breath (D) 8. Assists–Goward (B) 42., Hedemark (D) 21. Kills –Wilson (B) 22, Moran (D) 18. Blocks–Bass (B) 3, Kinsey (B) 3, Moran (D) 2, Hedemark (D) 2, Sweers (D) 2, Lieder (D) 2. Digs–Wilson (B) 26, Hedemark (D) 58. Record–Bath 8-17-6, 3-4, Dansville 15-11-2 ITHACA SWEETHEART INVITATIONAL Pool Play–Lansing Christian d. St. Charles 21-5, 21-10, Lansing Christian d. Fulton 21-19, 21-10, Lansing Christian split Carson City-Crystal 17-21 21-19, Lansing Christian d. Merrill 21-12 21-6. Semiﬁnal–Lansing Christian d. Ithaca 25-21, 25-20 Final– Lansing Christian d. Carson City-Crystal 25-15, 25-12. Aces–Forbush 10, Assists– Forbush 53, Kills– Gomez 39, Blocks– Gomez 13, Digs– Parks 32 Records– Lansing Christian 22-7-5 ST. JOHNS INVITATIONAL Grand Rapids Northview d. Holt 25-17, 25-23, Waverly split Holt 25-19, 14-25, Holt d. Lakeville 25-15, 25-10, Coldwater d. Holt 25-12, 25-18 Aces–Dumond (H) 5. Assists–Smith (H) 68. Kills–Shallman (H) 26 Blocks–Shallman (H) 13. Digs–Dumond (H) 42 Record–Holt 25-12-4

BOYS TENNIS STATE FINALS

Division 1 Team scores–1. Ann Arbor Huron 30, 2. Birmingham Brother Rice 26, 3. Detroit Catholic Central 24, 4. Novi 20, 5. Northville 13, 6. Ann Arbor Pioneer 12, 6. West Bloomfield 12, 8. Holland West Ottawa 11, 8. Port Huron Northern 11, 8. Rochester Adams 11, 11. Troy 10, 12. Grandville 6, 12. Traverse City West 6, 14. Utica Eisenhower 5, 15. Grand Ledge 3, 15. Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 3, 17. Grand Blanc 2, 17. Livonia Franklin 2, 17. Troy Athens 2, 20. Holt 0, 20. Kalamazoo Central 0, 20. Livonia Churchill 0, 20. Livonia Stevenson 0, 20. Midland 0, 20. Southgate Anderson 0 Division 2 Team scores–1. Midland Dow 31, 2. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 19 3. Bloomfield Hills Andover 18, 3. Portage Central 18, 5. Okemos 17, 6. Birmingham Groves 16, 6. North Farmington 16, 8. Battle Creek Lakeview 15, 9. Traverse City Central 9, 10. Birmingham Seaholm 8, 11. Detroit U-D Jesuit 7, 11. East Lansing 7, 13. Bloomfield Hills Lahser 6, 14. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 5, 15. Dearborn Edsel Ford 3, 15. Flushing 3, 17. Allen Park 2, 17. Grosse Pointe North 2, 17. Holly 2, 17. Lansing Eastern 2, 17. Wyandotte Roosevelt 2, 22. East Detroit 1, 22. Ortonville-Brandon 1, 23. Sterling Heights 0 Division 3 Team scores–1. Detroit Country Day 34, 2. St Joseph 28, 3. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 24, 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 22, 5. East Grand Rapids 20, 6. Grand Rapids Christian 16, 7. Petoskey 12, 8. South Lyon East 11, 9. Richland Gull Lake 10, 10. Holland Christian 8, 11. Allegan 6, 11. Sturgis 6, 13. Cadillac 5, 14. Chelsea 4, 14. Spring Lake 4, 14. Trenton 4, 17. St Clair 3, 18. DeWitt 1, 19. CroswellLexington 0, 19. Haslett 0, 19. Mason 0, 19. Parma Western 0 Division 4 Team scores–1. Ann Arbor Greenhills 23, 2. Lansing Catholic 22, 2. Kalamazoo Christian 22, 4. Portland 17, 5. Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 16, 6. Grosse Ile 14, 6. Traverse City St Francis 14, 8. Armada 13, 9. Almont 12, 10. Williamston 11, 11. North Muskegon 10, 12. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 8, 12. Grand Rapids West Catholic 8, 14. Caro 7, 15. Essexville Garber 5, 15. Ludington 5, 15. Paw Paw 5, 18. Jackson Lumen Christi 3, 18. Whitehall 3, 20. Kalamazoo Hackett 1, 21. Battle Creek Pennfield 0, 21. Brooklyn Columbia Central 0, 21. Flint Powers Catholic 0, 21. GalesburgAugusta 0, 21. Grand Rapids South Christian 0, 21. Harbor Springs 0

AUTO RACING NASCAR NATIONWIDE DOLLAR GENERAL 300

Friday’s results at Concord, N.C. NOTE: (Starting position in parentheses) 1. (5) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200 laps, 115.1 rating, 0 points, $70,650 2. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 125.7, 0, $45,675 3. (11) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 200, 105.9, 41, $44,343 4. (12) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 200, 108.9, 41, $34,168 5. (8) Brian Scott, Toyota, 200, 97.8, 39, $28,393 6. (3) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 200, 140.6, 0, $22,050 7. (10) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 200, 94.9, 37, $23,753 8. (1) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 119.5, 0, $24,470 9. (2) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200, 112.3, 36, $21,843 10. (9) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 200, 97.5, 0, $15,350 11. (17) Jason Leffler, Chevrolet, 200, 88.4, 33, $19,793 12. (7) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 90.1, 32, $19,243 13. (19) Steve Wallace, Toyota, 200, 78.7, 31, $18,643 14. (13) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 200, 80.2, 30, $21,118 15. (14) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet, 200, 84.9, 29, $18,868 16. (20) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 200, 75.5, 28, $18,293 17. (22) Michael Annett, Toyota, 200, 79.6, 27, $17,618 18. (27) Blake Koch, Chevrolet, 200, 69.4, 26, $19,918 19. (4) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 99.4, 0, $10,875 20. (23) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 199, 70.1, 24, $18,568 21. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, 199, 63.3, 24, $16,943 22. (36) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 199, 56.7, 22, $16,843 23. (31) T.J. Bell, Chevrolet, 198, 54.5, 0, $10,675 24. (41) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, 198, 48.9, 20, $16,643 25. (39) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, 197, 53.1, 19, $16,693 26. (33) Joey Gase, Ford, 197, 53.1, 18, $16,943 27. (37) Kevin Lepage, Chevrolet, 193, 39.4, 17, $16,743 28. (18) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, accident, 181, 73.5, 0, $9,775 29. (24) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 171, 50.9, 15, $16,193 30. (35) Robert Richardson Jr., Chevrolet, 166, 46.8, 14, $16,443 31. (34) Eric McClure, Chevrolet, 157, 40.1, 13, $16,088 32. (15) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 144, 61.9, 12, $9,535 33. (38) Charles Lewandoski, Chevrolet, engine, 133, 42.7, 11, $15,943 34. (16) Ryan Truex, Toyota, accident, 126, 62, 0, $9,440 35. (42) Angela Cope, Chevrolet, vibration, 125, 33.5, 9, $15,878 36. (40) Kevin Conway, Toyota, engine, 76, 37.1, 8, $9,375 37. (28) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, engine, 25, 48.7, 7, $9,340 38. (25) Tim Andrews, Ford, vibration, 22, 36.2, 6, $9,260 39. (26) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, brakes, 18, 37.5, 5, $9,220 40. (30) Johnny Chapman, Chevrolet, overheating, 12, 32.5, 4, $9,190 41. (21) Scott Speed, Chevrolet, vibration, 6, 34.9, 3, $9,160 42. (29) Erik Darnell, Chevrolet, brakes, 4, 30.9, 0, $9,110 43. (43) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, vibration, 3, 29.8, 1, $9,060 RACE STATISTICS Winner’s average speed: 134.195 mph Time of race: 2 hours, 14 minutes, 8 seconds Margin of victory: 0.223 seconds Caution flags: 7 for 31 laps Lead changes: 11 among 7 drivers Lap leaders: P. Menard 1-26; R. Stenhouse Jr. 27-44; B. Keselowski 45-70; T. Hill 71; B. Keselowski 72-129; K. Busch 130-135; B. Keselowski 136-170; K. Busch 171-172; R. Stenhouse Jr. 173-176; E. Sadler 177; K. Busch 178-195; C. Edwards 196-200 Leaders summary (driver, times led, laps led): B. Keselowski, 3 times for 119 laps; K. Busch, 3 times for 26 laps; P. Menard, 1 time for 26 laps; R. Stenhouse Jr. , 2 times for 22 laps; C. Edwards, 1 time for 5 laps; E. Sadler, 1 time for 1 lap; T. Hill, 1 time for 1 lap Top 10 in points: 1. R. Stenhouse Jr. 1,100, 2. E. Sadler 1,085, 3. A. Almirola 1,013, 4. J. Allgaier 1,009, 5. R. Sorenson 1,006, 6. J. Leffler 949, 7. K. Wallace 894, 8. B. Scott 877, 9. S. Wallace 870, 10. M. Annett 859

BASEBALL COMEBACK PLAYERS OF YEAR AMERICAN LEAGUE 2011 — Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston 2010 — Francisco Liriano, Minnesota 2009 — Aaron Hill, Toronto 2008 — Cliff Lee, Cleveland 2007 — Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay 2006 — Jim Thome, Chicago 2005 — Jason Giambi, New York Yankees NATIONAL LEAGUE 2011 — Lance Berkman, St. Louis 2010 — Tim Hudson, Atlanta 2009 — Chris Carpenter, St. Louis 2008 — Brad Lidge, Philadelphia 2007 — Dmitri Young, Washington 2006 — Nomar Garciaparra, L.A. Dodgers 2005 — Ken Griffey Jr., Cincinnati

FOOTBALL COLLEGE: MID-AMERICAN

League Overall EAST W L PF PA W L PF PA Temple 3 1 130 39 5 2 220 67 Ohio 1 2 74 71 4 3 218 143 Bowling Green 1 2 79 96 3 4 206 200 Buffalo 1 2 63 99 2 5 127 199

Miami-Ohio 1 1 32 40 2 4 96 141 Akron 0 2 26 72 1 5 93 213 Kent State 0 3 23 66 1 6 75 196 WEST Toledo 3 0 118 50 4 3 243 172 Northern Illinois 2 1 133 80 4 3 277 230 Western Michigan 2 1 111 86 4 3 217 181 Eastern Michigan 2 1 82 105 4 3 146 186 Ball State 2 1 51 87 4 3 139 227 Central Michigan 1 2 90 120 2 5 155 236 Saturday’s results Toledo 28, Bowling Green 21 Temple 34, Buffalo 0 Eastern Michigan 35, Central Michigan 28 Ball State 23, Ohio 20 Miami-Ohio 9, Kent State 3 Northern Illinois 51, Western Michigan 22 Saturday’s games Northern Illinois at Buffalo, noon Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 1 p.m. Central Michigan at Ball State, 2 p.m. Ohio at Akron, 3:30 p.m. Temple at Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m. Miami-Ohio at Toledo, 7 p.m.

COLLEGE: GREAT LAKES (GLIAC)

League Overall NORTH W L PF PA W L PF PA Saginaw Valley 4 2 192 175 4 2 192 175 Ferris State 4 2 218 119 5 2 238 136 Indianapolis 4 2 198 155 5 2 239 155 Michigan Tech 3 3 162 123 4 3 185 129 Grand Valley St. 3 3 257 139 4 3 301 159 Northern Mich. 2 4 125 192 3 4 156 216 Northwood 1 5 97 164 1 6 111 174 SOUTH Wayne State 5 1 205 106 6 1 274 127 Ashland 5 1 214 125 5 2 234 152 Hillsdale 5 1 202 176 5 2 219 196 Findlay 4 2 197 181 4 3 207 191 Ohio Dominican 2 4 157 200 3 4 189 220 Lake Erie 0 5 94 194 1 5 107 204 Tiffin 0 6 70 313 0 7 104 353 Saturday’s results Hillsdale 13, Michigan Tech 7 Northwood 20, Tiffin 10 Ashland 20, Wayne State 17 Ferris State 35, Northern Michigan 6 Findlay 27, Ohio Dominican 24 Indianapolis 29, Saginaw Valley 20 Grand Valley State 61, Lake Erie 31 Thursday’s game Ashland at Saginaw Valley, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games Tiffin at Ohio Dominican, noon Michigan Tech at Northwood, noon Findlay at Lake Erie, 1 p.m. Wayne State at Hillsdale, 1:30 p.m. Northern Michigan at Indianapolis, 6 p.m. Ferris State at Grand Valley State, 7 p.m.

COLLEGE: MIAA

League Overall W L PF PA W L PF PA Adrian 2 0 82 25 6 0 222 69 Hope 2 1 60 31 4 3 131 121 Albion 3 0 63 52 3 3 117 151 Trine 1 1 7 26 5 1 134 100 Olivet 1 1 18 56 1 5 96 291 Kalamazoo 0 3 42 58 3 4 199 139 Alma 0 3 41 65 1 6 157 182 Saturday’s results Trine 26, Alma 0 Albion 12, Hope 3 Olivet 14, Kalamazoo 10 Saturday’s games Adrian at Kalamazoo, 1 p.m. Olivet at Albion, 1 p.m. Hope at Trine, 1 p.m.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 4 1 0 .800 164 120 New England 4 1 0 .800 165 119 New York Jets 2 3 0 .400 121 125 Miami 0 4 0 .000 69 104 South Houston 3 2 0 .600 127 95 Tennessee 3 2 0 .600 105 94 Jacksonville 1 4 0 .200 59 115 Indianapolis 0 5 0 .000 87 136 North Baltimore 3 1 0 .750 119 57 Cincinnati 3 2 0 .600 110 94 Pittsburgh 3 2 0 .600 102 89 Cleveland 2 2 0 .500 74 93 West San Diego 4 1 0 .800 120 109 Oakland 3 2 0 .600 136 133 Kansas City 2 3 0 .400 77 150 Denver 1 4 0 .200 105 140 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Washington 3 1 0 .750 83 63 New York Giants 3 2 0 .600 127 123 Dallas 2 2 0 .500 99 101 Philadelphia 1 4 0 .200 125 132 South New Orleans 4 1 0 .800 157 125 Tampa Bay 3 2 0 .600 87 125 Atlanta 2 3 0 .400 104 130 Carolina 1 4 0 .200 116 132 North Detroit 5 0 0 1.000 159 89 Green Bay 5 0 0 1.000 173 111 Chicago 2 3 0 .400 107 122 Minnesota 1 4 0 .200 111 106 West San Francisco 4 1 0 .800 142 78 Seattle 2 3 0 .400 94 122 Arizona 1 4 0 .200 96 121 St. Louis 0 4 0 .000 46 113 Today’s games San Francisco at Detroit, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New York Giants, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at New England, 4:15 p.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 8:20 p.m. Open date / bye: Arizona, Denver, Kansas City, San Diego, Seattle, Tennessee Monday’s game Miami at New York Jets, 8:30 p.m.

GOLF PGA MCGLADREY CLASSIC

At St. Simons Island, Ga. Michael Thompson 65-65-67—197 Billy Horschel 64-64-70—198 Trevor Immelman 66-71-62—199 Webb Simpson 63-67-69—199 Jeff Overton 66-69-66—201 Kris Blanks 67-68-66—201 Nick O’Hern 65-67-69—201 Louis Oosthuizen 65-67-69—201 Kevin Streelman 66-70-66—202 Ben Curtis 66-70-66—202 Ben Crane 65-70-67—202 Scott McCarron 64-70-68—202 Sean O’Hair 71-66-66—203 Angel Cabrera 65-70-68—203 Bryce Molder 67-68-68—203 Johnson Wagner 67-67-69—203 Josh Teater 69-69-66—204 David Mathis 69-69-66—204 Kevin Kisner 70-67-67—204 Michael Bradley 68-69-67—204 Jim Herman 67-69-68—204 David Hearn 65-71-68—204 Lucas Glover 68-68-68—204 D.J. Trahan 65-71-68—204 Boo Weekley 67-68-69—204 Jim Furyk 67-68-69—204 Jonathan Byrd 69-70-66—205 Charles Howell III 69-70-66—205 Matt Kuchar 70-68-67—205 Cameron Tringale 65-73-67—205 Ben Martin 67-70-68—205 Matt McQuillan 69-68-68—205 Brandt Snedeker 71-68-67—206 Michael Letzig 67-72-67—206 Billy Mayfair 67-72-67—206 Bio Kim 67-71-68—206 Robert Allenby 70-68-68—206 Paul Stankowski 66-72-68—206 Jason Bohn 69-69-68—206 Bud Cauley 68-68-70—206 Henrik Stenson 66-70-70—206 Stephen Ames 66-70-70—206 Heath Slocum 70-66-70—206 Richard S. Johnson 65-70-71—206 Jerry Kelly 68-67-71—206 Carl Pettersson 69-70-68—207 Roland Thatcher 69-69-69—207 Tim Herron 71-67-69—207 Blake Adams 69-69-69—207 Kyle Stanley 69-69-69—207 Colt Knost 66-71-70—207 Zack Miller 63-74-70—207 Chris Riley 68-69-70—207 Shaun Micheel 68-71-69—208 Shane Bertsch 67-72-69—208 Spencer Levin 67-71-70—208 Alexandre Rocha 67-72-70—209 Andres Gonzales 66-72-71—209 William McGirt 69-69-71—209 Chris Couch 69-69-71—209

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SENIORS AT&T CHAMPIONSHIP At San Antonio, Texas Fred Couples 65-62—127 Mark Calcavecchia 68-66—134 Nick Price 66-69—135 Tom Lehman 69-67—136 John Cook 69-67—136 Peter Senior 69-67—136 Scott Simpson 69-67—136 Mark O’Meara 70-67—137 Tom Jenkins 69-68—137 Russ Cochran 68-69—137 John Huston 68-69—137 Steve Lowery 65-72—137 Hal Sutton 66-71—137 Tom Watson 71-67—138 Jeff Sluman 70-68—138 Larry Mize 70-68—138 Jeff Hart 69-69—138 Tommy Armour III 67-71—138 Tom Pernice, Jr. 75-64—139 Michael Allen 73-66—139 Jay Haas 72-67—139 Jay Don Blake 71-68—139 Corey Pavin 70-69—139 Mike Reid 69-70—139 Loren Roberts 68-71—139 Eduardo Romero 68-71—139 Chien Soon Lu 67-72—139

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Bob Gilder D.A. Weibring Bernhard Langer Brad Bryant Olin Browne Mark Brooks Gil Morgan Phil Blackmar Dick Mast Steve Jones David Peoples Scott Hoch Steve Pate Mark Wiebe Blaine McCallister Bruce Fleisher Hale Irwin David Eger Bobby Clampett Tom Purtzer Joe Ozaki Robert Thompson Willie Wood Mark McNulty Mike Goodes Gary Hallberg Bobby Wadkins Chip Beck Rod Spittle Jim Thorpe Wayne Levi Jim Rutledge

75-65—140 70-70—140 69-71—140 74-67—141 72-69—141 71-70—141 68-73—141 68-73—141 70-72—142 71-71—142 69-73—142 68-74—142 68-74—142 73-70—143 72-71—143 70-73—143 70-73—143 69-74—143 68-75—143 75-69—144 74-70—144 73-71—144 73-71—144 71-73—144 75-70—145 75-70—145 75-70—145 74-71—145 74-71—145 73-72—145 72-73—145 73-72—145

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SIME DARBY LPGA MALAYSIA

At Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (a-amateur) Na Yeon Choi 66-68-67—201 -12 Brittany Lang 66-67-69—202 -11 Azahara Munoz 67-68-68—203 -10 Se Ri Pak 72-68-65—205 -8 Yani Tseng 69-67-69—205 -8 Stacy Lewis 68-65-72—205 -8 Suzann Pettersen 68-69-69—206 -7 Paula Creamer 71-67-69—207 -6 Michelle Wie 68-68-71—207 -6 I.K. Kim 68-68-72—208 -5 Sandra Gal 72-70-67—209 -4 Angela Stanford 71-71-68—210 -3 Amanda Blumenherst70-69-71—210 -3 Dewi Claire Schreefel 66-68-76—210 -3 Anna Nordqvist 79-67-65—211 -2 Melissa Reid 72-71-68—211 -2 Caroline Hedwall 72-70-69—211 -2 Shanshan Feng 68-73-70—211 -2 Candie Kung 70-76-66—212 -1 Chella Choi 74-70-68—212 -1 Natalie Gulbis 71-71-70—212 -1 Christel Boeljon 68-73-71—212 -1 Julieta Granada 70-71-71—212 -1 Paige Mackenzie 67-74-71—212 -1 Ai Miyazato 72-68-72—212 -1 Jiyai Shin 70-69-73—212 -1 Amy Yang 69-69-74—212 -1 Mika Miyazato 74-70-69—213 E Maria Hjorth 66-76-71—213 E Mi Hyun Kim 72-70-71—213 E Jenny Shin 71-71-71—213 E Eun-Hee Ji 72-69-72—213 E Sun Young Yoo 70-71-72—213 E Frances Bondad 70-73-71—214 +1 Momoko Ueda 71-72-71—214 +1 Morgan Pressel 71-71-72—214 +1 Jennifer Song 74-67-73—214 +1 Katie Futcher 69-70-75—214 +1 Mina Harigae 74-70-71—215 +2 Christina Kim 75-69-71—215 +2 Catriona Matthew 70-69-76—215 +2 Pornanong Phatlum 73-74-69—216 +3 Wendy Ward 77-68-71—216 +3 Brittany Lincicome 75-68-73—216 +3 Jimin Kang 69-72-75—216 +3 Karrie Webb 74-72-71—217 +4 Cindy LaCrosse 74-71-72—217 +4 Meena Lee 74-70-73—217 +4 Pat Hurst 74-69-74—217 +4 Mindy Kim 69-73-75—217 +4 Amy Hung 72-69-76—217 +4 Laura Davies 74-72-72—218 +5 Sophie Gustafson 69-77-72—218 +5

PORTUGAL MASTERS

At Vilamoura, Portugal (par 72) Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Spain69-65-64—198 Christian Nilsson, Sweden 69-64-66—199 Felipe Aguilar, Chile 66-66-67—199 Peter Hanson, Sweden 66-70-64—200 Thomas Bjorn, Denmark 65-69-66—200 Lorenzo Gagli, Italy 69-66-66—201 Keith Horne, S. Africa 69-65-67—201 Hennie Otto, S. Africa 72-67-63—202 Tom Lewis, England 70-64-68—202 James Kingston, S. Africa 64-68-70—202 Simon Khan, England 65-66-71—202 David Dixon, England 69-64-70—203 Jamie Donaldson, Wales 69-68-67—204 Thomas Aiken, S. Africa 67-69-68—204 Paul Lawrie, Scotland 69-66-69—204 Shane Lowry, Ireland 69-66-69—204 Rhys Davies, Wales 65-67-72—204 George Coetzee, S. Africa 70-69-66—205 Marcus Fraser, Australia 69-69-67—205 Padraig Harrington, Ireland67-71-67—205 Peter Whiteford, Scotland 71-67-67—205 Bradley Dredge, Wales 70-68-67—205 Alvaro Quiros, Spain 70-66-69—205 Martin Kaymer, Germany 67-68-70—205

HOCKEY COLLEGE SCORES, SCHEDULE

Friday’s results Air Force 3, Niagara 2 (OT) Alaska-Anchorage 3, Nebraska-Omaha 0 Bowling Green 2, Alabama-Huntsville 1 Clarkson 3, Sacred Heart 0 Colorado College 3, Bemidji State 1 Connecticut 5, Army 0 Denver 4, Boston College 2 Ferris State 4, Rensselaer 0 Lake Superior State 5, Michigan State 4 Mass.-Lowell 4, Minnesota State-Mankato 2 Massachusetts 5, Bentley 3 Miami-Ohio 4, Colgate 3 Michigan Tech 2, Wisconsin 1 (OT) Minnesota 5, Minnesota-Duluth 4 (OT) North Dakota 3, Maine 1 Northeastern 4, New Hampshire 0 Northern Michigan 5, St. Cloud State 2 Notre Dame 5, Ohio State 2 Providence 5, Boston U. 3 Western Michigan 2, Union-N.Y. 2 (OT) Mercyhurst at Alaska, late Saturday’s results Holy Cross 2, American International 1 Quinnipiac 7, Canisius 1 Providence 6, Massachusetts 4 Boston College 5, New Hampshire 1 Boston U. 4, Denver 3 Clarkson 5, Sacred Heart 2 Colgate 3, Miami 2, OT Merrimack 3, Army 2 W. Michigan 3, Union (NY) 3, OT RIT 6, St. Lawrence 5, OT Lake Superior 3, Michigan St. 2 Michigan Tech 3, Wisconsin 2, OT N. Michigan 3, St. Cloud St. 2 Today’s games Canisius at Quinnipiac Robert Morris at Air Force

LAKERS 3, SPARTANS 2

Michigan State 0 1 1–2 Lake Superior State 2 1 0–3 First period–LSS 1 Colin Campbell (Kellan Lain, Zach Trotman) 12:11, LSS 2 Colin Campbell (Kyle Jean, Andrew Perrault) PPG 16:01 Second period–LSS 3 Nick McParland (Buddy Robinson, Andrew Perrault) GWG 1:54, MSU 1 Jake Chelios (Unassisted) 10:52 Third period–MSU 2 Greg Wolfe (Chris Forfar, Torey Krug) PPG EAG 19:54 Goaltender saves–MSU Drew Palmisano (59:11 L) 2-9-12-23 (3 GA), LSS 1 Kevin Kapalka (59:32 W) 10-8-3-21 (2 GA) Shots on goal–MSU 10-9-4-23, LSS 4-1012-26. Power plays–MSU 1-4, LSS 1-2. Penalties–MSU 2-4, LSS 4-8. Referees–Kevin Langseth, Mark Wilkins. Assistant referee–Chris Hoy, Eric Froberg.

LATEST LINE

TODAY’S NFL PRO FOOTBALL favorite line (over/under)underdog at Green Bay 15 (48) St. Louis at Pittsburgh 12 (40) Jacksonville Philadelphia 1½ (47) at Washington at Detroit 4½ (46½) San Francisco at Atlanta 4 (51) Carolina at Cincinnati 7 (40½) Indianapolis at New York Giants3½ (50½) Buffalo at Baltimore 7½ (44½) Houston at Oakland 6½ (44½) Cleveland at New England 7 (55½) Dallas New Orleans 4½ (49½) at Tampa Bay at Chicago 3 (42) Minnesota MONDAY’S NFL PRO FOOTBALL at New York Jets 7 (42½) Miami

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BASKETBALL CAYSA (Capital Area Youth Sports Association) boys basketball team tryouts will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 18) at the Lansing Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Tryouts are for the Instructional league (8 year olds that can turn 9 after Sept. 1 or in third grade) and for Trainers (10 year olds that can turn 11 after Sept. 1 or in fifth grade). For information, see www.caysalansing.com or call (517) 484-0333. The CAYSA boys and girls basketball leagues will start its 39th year on Dec. 4. Divisions for boys include; Instructional--8 year olds that can turn 9 after Sept. 1 or in third grade, Trainers-10 year olds that can be 11after Sept. 1, Jr. Varsity-12 year olds that can be 12 on Sept. 1 and varsity which includes eighth grade and under but must be 14 during the season. The Girls leagues include, third and fourth graders, fifth and sixth graders and seventh graders. The cost for both leagues is $175 per participant. Visit www.caysalansing.com or call the office at 484-0333 for information. Mid Michigan Excel, an AAU Basketball club, will be holding tryouts for the girls seventh through ninth grade basketball teams. Tryouts will be Saturday Nov. 5 at DeWitt junior high school small gym from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with girls fifth grade on Sunday Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information please contact Don Iacobellis at iacobeld@aol.com.

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Don’t expect much elbow room on ﬂights this fall. With the busy summer travel season over, airlines are cutting seats available in the United States by about 2 percent this fall.

ARMREST WARS

Flying is becoming more crowded and costly CAPITAL REGION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LANSING

Scott Mayerowitz The Associated Press

Don’t expect much elbow room on flights this fall and heading into the busy holiday season. Planes have never been so full. There was barely a spare seat this summer and the next few months should be the same. To the list of things airlines have taken away — hot meals, blankets, headphones — you can add personal space. For airlines and the people who invest in them, it makes sense. Because of consolidation, partnerships and a push to eliminate unprofitable routes, airlines can adjust schedules to match demand and charge more. But customer comfort is an afterthought. Not to mention space in the overhead bin. “There are some days on some flights when there are simply no physical seats left,” said Jim Reichart, vice president of marketing and sales for Frontier Airlines Inc., which sold 91 percent of its seats in July and August. Frontier and US Airways Group Inc. had their best August for percentage of seats filled. The impact can be felt locally, too. Delta Air Lines Inc. cut back on the number of landings at Capital Region International Airport, yet more passengers are flying Delta in and out of Lansing. The airline’s landings in Lansing dropped 5 percent this year through August, but Delta’s passenger traffic grew 10 percent during the same period. “I know that the Delta flights are very busy,” said Robert Selig, executive director for the Capital Region Airport Authority that oversees the airport. See AIRLINES, Page 2E

ROD SANFORD/LANSING STATE JOURNAL

David Jenkins and grandson Oskar Maniscalco, 3, have their picture taken Thursday at the Fly Lansing Travel Extravaganza at the Capital Region International Airport.

GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GRAND RAPIDS » Airlines*: Air Canada, AirTran, Allegiant, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, United » Nonstop destinations: Atlanta; Baltimore; Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Florida destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and St. Petersburg.; Houston; Las Vegas; Memphis Tenn.; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; New York; Newark, N.J.; Phoenix; Washington, D.C.;

Toronto » Holiday outlook: The Grand Rapids airport has seen business jump since AirTran entered the market and Frontier took over Midwest Airlines last year. Fares have been trending downward and passenger trafﬁc is up 9 percent through August from the same period a year earlier, spokesman Bruce Schedlbauer said. The airport does not offer much in the line of seasonal service, he said.

BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLINT » Airlines*: AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier Nonstop destinations: Atlanta; Chicago; Detroit; Milwaukee; Cleveland; Minneapolis; Orlando and Tampa, Fla. Holiday outlook: AirTran plans to boost its service out

of Flint for the holidays. Starting Nov. 10, it will increase its weekly ﬂight to Tampa to seven days a week. That schedule will run until April 9, 2012, said airport spokeswoman Pat Corfman. AirTran’s seasonal service to Fort Myers returns Nov. 10 and will run seven days a week until April 9.

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» Airlines*: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines » Nonstop destinations: Chicago; Detroit; Minneapolis; Washington, D.C. Seasonal service to Orlando, Fla.; Cancun, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica. » Holiday outlook: Sun Country’s resuming its seasonal service on Dec. 21 with nonstop flights from Lansing to Cancun, Mexico and Orlando. Direct flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic begin on Dec. 23, and service to Montego Bay, Jamaica starts on Christmas Day. The service runs through April. The Mendota Heights, Minn.based airline dropped its seasonal service to Las Vegas and Fort Myers, Fla. that was offered last year, but added Punta Cana and increased the number of flights to Orlando. “With Punta Cana being added to the schedule, we’re expecting that Christmas 2011 through Memorial Day (2012) will be our best holiday schedule ever,” said Robert Selig, executive director for the Capital Region Airport Authority that oversees the airport. The airport recently hosted a Fly Lansing Travel Extravaganza, where interested travelers could meet with representatives from Sun Country, travel agents, resorts and tourism bureaus. This year is shaping up better than 2010. Through August, 244,486 passengers flew in and out of Lansing, up nearly 45 percent from the same period last year. Sun Country contributed to the bump by starting nonstop flights to Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis in April. Delta, the largest carrier at the airport, later added a second daily flight to Minneapolis.

DETROIT — CEO Dan Akerson’s patriotism led him to seek a position on General Motors Co.’s board and has driven his first year at the automaker’s helm. During GM’s recent negotiations with the UAW, the Republican and former U.S. Navy officer endorsed the union’s desire to add American jobs. “We are not a jobs bank. We are not an extension of the federal government. But we are an American company,” Akerson told the Free Press in his first on-the-record discussion as CEO with a newspaper’s editorial board. Since he took over in September 2010, Akerson has launched GM’s public stock offering and its flagship Chevrolet Volt electric car. He capped off his first year with a four-year UAW contract that adds more than 6,400 U.S. jobs, but more could be around the corner.

New UAW contract Akerson envisions a GM that, after decades of subpar small cars, likely will soon need more U.S.-built Chevrolet Cruze compacts and, he hopes, more Chevy Sonic subcompacts. More production, and potentially more jobs, could come in Orion Township or Spring Hill, Tenn., he said — and, “if need be,” in Mexico. Akerson, 62, became GM’s CEO in September 2010 after a career in telecommunications and private equity. Here are excerpts from his discussion: “I tried to establish a relationship with (UAW President) Bob King and (Vice President) Joe Ashton ... I thought that if we met frequently, got to know each other on a personal level and expressed what our

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» Title: GM board member since July 2009; CEO since September 2010; chairman since January » Tenure: Expected to stay two to four years » Age: 62 » Experience: Managing director, the Carlyle Group, March 2003-August 2010; CEO, XO Communications, 1999-January 2003; CEO, Nextel Communications, 1996-99; CEO, General Instrument, 1993-95; various positions, MCI Communications, 1983-93, president and chief operating ofﬁcer, 1992-93 » Education: BS in engineering, U.S. Naval Academy; MS in economics, London School of Economics

goals were, so we could identify areas of potential conﬂict, we could potentially avoid them. “I was reviewed in the Washington Post as, ‘This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.’ I said that we had to have our compensation aligned with business objectives. And my statement was, ‘If we do well as a company, then the union should share in our prosperity.’ They’re members of the team. They may be represented, but they’re members of the GM family. And we got that.

Future labor costs “I didn’t want to see any structural increases, that if things turn down in this turbulent world, that they should be getting raises when management’s not getting anything. I wanted a quality component to their compensation because it’s a component of management’s compensation. And I thought that was enlightened on Bob King’s and Joe Ashton’s perspective to accept that. See AKERSON, Page 5E

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General Motors Co.’s chairman and CEO, Dan Akerson, is expected to head the automaker for two to four years.

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Airlines Continued From 1E

The figures shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who fought over an armrest this summer. With 130 million people flying, little perks such as empty middle seats or flying standby were hard to come by.

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Money key, not ego Airline executives used to add flights and routes to protect market share. This often meant there were more seats than travelers. “In the past we had the problem of people operating airlines based on ego,” said airline consultant Michael Boyd. “Now, they’re operating on the basis on how much money they can make.” Overall, 86.4 percent of seats were filled by paying customers in July and August, according to an Associated Press analysis of preliminary data reported by 16 major U.S. airlines. That edges last summer’s record of 86.3 percent. Add in seats occupied by off-duty airline staff, who often fly free, and passengers who redeemed frequent-flier miles, and there was hardly any room this summer. Analysts say there may be more space this fall, but not much, if the economy slows further. Either way, flights around Thanksgiving and Christmas will be packed. And fuller flights anytime mean you’re less likely to get a seat if your flight is canceled. Airlines generally lose money on empty seats because they already are paying for fuel, pilots and flight attendants. But how many seats are filled is only one factor in airline profitability. Airlines have to make enough money from fares and fees to cover fuel and labor costs.

Fewer seats All the major airlines except AMR Corp.’s American have made money this year. United, part of the newly formed United Continental Holdings Inc., charged about 8 percent more for each seat in July than last year and 11 percent more in August. Until 1978, regulation limited airline competition, allowing them to make money even when planes weren’t full. In more recent years, technology has allowed airlines to routinely schedule

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MATTHEW DAE SMITH/FOR THE LANSING STATE JOURNAL

Sun Country is resuming its seasonal service on Dec. 21 with nonstop ﬂights from Lansing to Cancun, Mexico and Orlando. Direct ﬂights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic begin on Dec. 23, and service to Montego Bay, Jamaica starts on Christmas.

AMTRAK STATION, EAST LANSING » Destinations: The Blue Water Route stops in East Lansing on its way between Chicago and Port Huron. It stops in eight other cities in Michigan. » Holiday outlook: The passenger rail service set a new record when it surpassed 30 million riders nationwide in the ﬁscal year that ended in September, said spokesman Steve Kulm. About 66,700 passengers boarded or got off trains at the East Lansing station during the ﬁscal year that ended in September. That’s up

14 percent from 2010, and nearly 31 percent from 2009. Overall, Amtrak said, 187,065 passengers used the Blue Water Line in ﬁscal 2011. “We expect that strong ridership to continue into the holiday season,” he said. Amtrak sometimes runs additional trains or adds more cars to existing trains to keep up with holiday demand, Kulm said. He did not have details on the company’s plans for the Blue Water route.

Analysts say there may be more space this fall, but not much, if the economy slows further. Either way, flights around Thanksgiving and Christmas will be packed. And fuller flights anytime mean you’re less likely to get a seat if your flight is canceled. full flights — and cutthroat competition has forced them to. In the early 1970s, before airlines were deregulated, about half of seats were sold. In the first decade after deregulation, airlines sold about 60 percent of seats. That number slowly increased over the decades. In 2008, faced with high fuel costs and falling demand in a recession, airlines ended hundreds of money-losing flights. With the summer travel season over, airlines are cutting seats available in the U.S. by about 2 percent this fall, according to Barclays Capital. Lucrative international flights, which make up a smaller number of airline routes, will increase by

3.5 percent to 5 percent.

Higher costs Recently, major U.S. airlines said they would limit available seats, most likely by cutting more ﬂights. That could reduce the airlines’ costs while driving up ticket prices. Airline stocks rose. Planes on Allegiant Air, a carrier operated by Allegiant Traveo Co. that ﬂies vacationers to tourist destinations, were 93 percent full this summer. This fall, it plans to reduce the available seats by almost onethird, said Jude Bricker, the airline’s treasurer. Lansing State Journal business writer Melissa Anders contributed to this report.

DETROIT METRO WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT » Airlines*: Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, US Airways » Nonstop destinations: About 150 nonstop destinations worldwide (varies by season) » Holiday outlook: The overall number of flights scheduled to depart from Detroit in December is down about 5 percent from December 2010. That represents a loss of about 189 flights and more than 10,000 seats, said airport spokesman Scott Wintner. Much of that is due to Delta’s move this summer to cut down on small-business travel flights. But Delta, the largest carrier at Metro, is starting some of its seasonal service earlier this year. It will fly to vacation destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, Mexico; and Grand Cayman for the holiday season. Last year, those flights were limited to the spring break period, Wintner said. — Individual airport and Amtrak information compiled by staff writer Melissa Anders. *Some airlines use smaller commuter carriers for flights. For example, Delta and United serve the Lansing airport with planes flown under the Delta Connection and United Express names, while American’s American Eagle unit operates routes in Flint, Grand Rapids and some in Detroit.

Hacking clouds online banking Eve Mitchell MCT News Service

J.T. Pierce’s bank is right next to his Foster City, Calif., workplace. But Pierce hardly ever visits the branch because he uses online banking to take care of most of his banking needs. “I’ve been banking online since college,” said the 26-year-old San Francisco resident. “As soon as I was able to open an account online, I pretty much jumped on it. The No. 1 reason is convenience.” But while he likes the convenience, he takes the

time to change his password every few months. Such precautions — which also include installing security software to protect against viruses, spyware and malware — have become second nature for many people who bank online on a computer. But people often are not as protective when using smartphones for online banking. Of course, no matter how careful a consumer is, hackers can still compromise online security. You have to look no further than the data breach in August at the mybart.gov website that exposed the passwords and

other personal information of more than 2,400 BART riders. Sony’s PlayStation website also was hacked earlier this year. Such break-ins are all the more reason that security experts stress the importance of not using the same password to access different websites. “Unfortunately, many people do that,” said Jon Fox, consumer advocate for CALPIRG, a San Franciscobased consumer group. “You put everything at risk. So having different passwords for different websites is common-sense advice.”

Online banking is becoming more and more popular with consumers as a way to check statements and pay bills. Two out of three consumers surveyed said they had an online banking session in the past seven days, said a report released in July by Pleasanton, Calif.based Javelin Strategy & Research. Security software that can protect against viruses, spyware and malware should be part of online banking security measures, whether you are using a computer or smartphone for online banking, experts advise.

Social Security pushing ‘Go Direct’ effort

he U.S. Treasury is doing whatever it can now to convince those who still receive Social Security beneﬁts via paper checks to give up that paper and opt for something else. Several business and community partners in Michigan are helping make that ramped-up, “Go Direct” case. Some bank and credit union branches also feature “Go Direct” brochures that encourage people to opt for electronic payments and not delay. The theory is to have someone in addition to the Treasury make the pitch to seniors, people with disabilities and others still receiving 256,000 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income paper checks each month in Michigan. “They’re hearing about it from a trusted voice in their community,” said Walt Henderson, director

of electronic funds transfer for the U.S. Treasury. But will people give up paper Social SeUSAN curity OMPOR checks more than Personal ﬁnance a year stompor@freep.com before they’re going to be required to do so? No one will be able to get a paper check for Social Security beneﬁts as of March 1, 2013, unless they qualify for a very limited waiver. While many seniors and others have time to opt for electronic payments, though, the U.S. Treasury would prefer that they not drag their feet. “We are focused on getting people to take action now,” said Walt Henderson, director of electronic funds transfer

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at the U.S. Treasury. “If you have a lot of people who procrastinate, it’s a bit more hectic to meet the deadline.” It may not be easy for some to change their habits, but they’re going to receive plenty of encouragement. There’s a “Go Direct” call center: (800) 333-1795. There’s a website: www.Go Direct.org . Every now and then, you might even see a bus go by with an ad suggesting “Go Direct.” Baby-boomer retirees and others who sign up for Social Security beneﬁts now already are forced to deal with a no-paper mandate; they must use direct deposit or receive Social Security beneﬁts via a government-issued debit card. But the older retirees and others could still be getting paper checks. Recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income still rely

on more than 7.5 million paper check payments each month — which represents about 12 percent of total monthly payments. Social Security benefit recipients in Michigan and 13 other states are receiving notices about “Go Direct” along with regular checks. The Treasury has two alternatives: » Sign up for direct deposit so benefits can be electronically deposited into your account at your bank or credit union. » Sign up for the Direct Express Debit MasterCard. Comerica is the financial agent for the card. If people do not make a choice by that March 2013 deadline or when they apply for federal benefits, they will receive payments via the Direct Express card. Susan Tompor is the personal finance columnist at the Detroit Free Press.

At age 63, Dennis Swan said he has to come up with polite responses when people question why he hasn’t retired yet. “Frankly, I can’t believe I’d really do anything else,” said Swan, president and CEO of Sparrow Health System. He’s been with the Lansing health care provider for 30 years. But he didn’t grow up aspiring for a career in health care. “I don’t like blood and I don’t like body fluids, when you get right down to it. I admit that to every new associate that w o r k s t h e r e . They think that’s pretty funny,” he said. But Swan seems to enjoy his job overseeing caregivers. “I have a profound respect for people who have the knowledge, training, ability, licensure and the courage to really be a first respondertosomebodywho has a physical problem, injury or illness,” he said. » What is Sparrow’s response to the issue of rising health care costs? “We’re constantly reminding ourselves that the nation’s health care system has got to be reformed, got to do something about it, but Sparrow also has to move away from volumebased reimbursement. It’s really key.” » You have a proposal in to add Memorial Healthcare in Owosso to your group of affiliate hospitals. Are you looking to continue expanding your footprint? “We definitely are. Today, more and more hospitals are in that spot, the fork in the road, and they’re saying that ‘For us to continue, an affiliation just may make more sense, whether it’s recruitment of physicians, whether it’s access to capital, whether it’s electronic medical record systems or whatever, that we’d be better off working together than working separately.’ ” » Sparrow’s nurses au-

DENNIS SWAN » Position: President and CEO, Sparrow Health System » Age: 63 » Experience: 30 years on Sparrow executive team » Education: Bache- Swan lor’s degree from Western Michigan University, juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School » Family: Wife, Kathleen, one daughter and two grandsons

thorized a strike during labor negotiations last year, but a walkout was avoided when the contract was ratified. How is Sparrow’s relationship with its nurses now? “Collective bargaining sometimes is sort of like the sausage-making business. It’s really sometimes not very pretty. “There was a little bit more of that in that particular year than there should have been. We immediately met afterwards and said: ‘OK, are we through with all that process?’ Because the reality is we really appreciate and value the people that are there.” » Sparrow in April announced a new tobacco test for potential hires. How is the new process going? “So far, I’m surprised it hasn’t been more controversial. It really has gone pretty well. We just ask people to identify whether they’re nicotine users. If they are, we’d rather have them reapply at a future date when they’re not. “We really believe longterm, it’s the kind of thing that we need to do to make a statement about how important we think health is.” » How has the economy impacted the amount of uncompensated care you provide? “We have care that we classify as the community benefit care. We have certain requirements there and guidelines that allow us to deeply discount or wholly discount. “But then you also have self-pay individuals, people who do not have health insurance for whatever reason and believe that they’re OK and they’re going to try to pay, and what happens is they find out ultimately that it’s much more serious economic blow ... there has been an increase in uncompensated care.”

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hen I ďŹ rst watched the Occupy Wall Street rallies in New York and around the country, I wondered if folks carrying signs, camping out, holding up trafďŹ c and boycotting ďŹ nancial institutions could really make a difference. The jaded part of me didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the protesters could accomplish much other than some media coverage. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a clear leader for the movement. Their demands werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speciďŹ c enough. Yet, the Occupy Wall Street campaign isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t abating, and for good reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The protests represent peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frustration in dealing with big government, poliICHELLE tics and big corporations INGLETARY that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t The Color providing jobs, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t of Money listening to Personal us and who ďŹ nance singletarym@ are nickeland-diming washpost.com us,â&#x20AC;? said Ed Mierzwinski, the consumer program director for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. Although some have criticized the movement for its lack of leadership and clear agenda, the protests do have a purpose, said Kalle Lasn, editor-and-chief of Adbusters magazine. It was the Vancouverbased anti-consumerist magazine that spurred the Occupy Wall Street campaign. It urged people to show up on Wall Street starting Sept. 17 and set up tents, kitchens and peaceful barricades and stay for a few months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This movement at the moment is all about being angry and having rage,â&#x20AC;? Lasn said in an interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in the next few weeks, as it is grows, it will become clear itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a positive program about political and social change.â&#x20AC;? Lasn said he hopes the next big protest will happen Oct. 29. The magazine is encouraging people to stage protects in state capitals in the U.S. and

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FEEDER CATTLE 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 11 139.80 140.10 138.60 139.90 Nov 11 144.70 144.90 143.10 144.42 Jan 12 147.45 147.82 146.20 147.47 Mar 12 147.60 148.15 146.57 147.82 Apr 12 147.57 148.25 146.72 148.25 May 12 147.70 148.50 147.00 148.47 Aug 12 148.65 149.50 147.92 149.47 Yesterday sales: 8,894 Yesterday open int: 34,898 HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 11 93.30 93.70 93.17 93.57 Dec 11 90.60 90.72 88.77 90.07 Feb 12 92.62 93.27 91.62 92.55 Apr 12 94.57 95.15 94.15 94.45 May 12 98.37 99.10 98.07 99.10 Jun 12 100.32 100.90 100.15 100.70 Jul 12 98.60 99.30 98.45 98.95 Yesterday sales: 35,827 Yesterday open int: 282,289 CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 11 121.57 121.75 119.75 121.65 Dec 11 123.25 124.30 122.40 123.20 Feb 12 125.30 126.00 124.12 125.37 Apr 12 128.10 128.90 127.17 128.15 Jun 12 125.90 126.52 125.05 126.22 Aug 12 125.55 126.07 124.75 125.95 Oct 12 127.50 128.00 126.92 127.90 Yesterday sales: 66,746 Yesterday open int: 335,964

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Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade: CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 11 638 648.50 632.25 640 +1.75 Mar 12 651.50 659.50 644.25 651.50 +1.75 May 12 658.75 666.25 651 658.75 +2.25 Jul 12 663.50 670.50 656.50 663.25 +2 Sep 12 624 631.50 620 623.25 +1.50 Dec 12 599 605.50 594 601.50 +6.75 Mar 13 609 613 608.50 612.25 +6 Yesterday sales: 257,964 Yesterday open int: 1,214,983 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Nov 11 12621275.75 1249 1270 +13 Jan 12 1275.751283.751258.251278.50+11.75 Mar 12 1283 12901265.501285.75+11.75 May 12 1285.751291.751268.25 1289+12.25 Jul 12 1292.251298.751275.251295.50+11.75 Aug 12 12731284.75 12731284.75+11.75 Sep 12 12651265.75 12591265.75+12.50 Yesterday sales: 345,555 Yesterday open int: 581,699 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Dec 11 623.50 633 612.25 622.75 +4.75 Mar 12 657.25 667 647 656.50 +3 May 12 679.50 689 671.50 679.75 +2 Jul 12 695.50 709 688.75 697.25 +2 Sep 12 706.75 724.75 706 712.25 -.50 Dec 12 724.25 746 720.50 730.25 -1.75 Mar 13 741.25 759.50 738 745.50 -1.50 Yesterday sales: 77,455 Yesterday open int: 426,315

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In the wake of studies that found that tax returns ďŹ led by paid preparers can be riddled with mistakes, the Internal Revenue Service is clamping down on the industry. Up to now, paid tax preparers in the vast majority of states were free to hold themselves out as experts without any training whatsoever. Nor did they have to prove competency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The person who cuts your hair generally has to have a license where he or she operates and has to undergo basic testing and qualiďŹ cation procedures before doing so,â&#x20AC;? said David Williams, director of the IRSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return preparer ofďŹ ce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How is it that the individual who has access to perhaps

your most signiďŹ cant set of ďŹ nancial transactions during the course of any given year has no requirements for competency or oversight at all?â&#x20AC;? Hence the changes. First up, beginning next month, the IRS is rolling out competency tests for hundreds of thousands of tax preparers nationwide. Next year, continuing education requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15 hours worth per year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; kick in. Industry executives are divided over whether the cost of complying with the new requirements will trigger price increases for consumers. But the de rigueur complaints about excessive regulation are noticeably absent in this instance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The industry has been very unregulated in the past,â&#x20AC;? said Brandon Britt, who owns four Liberty Tax Ser-

vice franchises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a certain amount of regulation is good.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been clear to me that some reform has been needed in the form of better policing,â&#x20AC;? said Lacy Tinnen, owner of eight Jackson Hewitt franchises in North Carolina. A six-month IRS review of the tax preparation industry found â&#x20AC;&#x153;near unanimityâ&#x20AC;? among the public and industry ofďŹ cials that more industry oversight was needed, said Williams. The resulting report found that 90 percent of those who commented were in favor of minimum education or testing requirements. The tax preparer industry sees the IRS actions as a way of improving overall competency and leveling the playing ďŹ eld in an intensely competitive industry.

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Toyota, Honda are losing speed to compact rivals Automakers closing the gap in small cars Terry Box

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BMW’s X3 is excellent in mileage and breaks the mold with good looks and a “sweet price,” according to auto critic Mark Phelan.

A year ago, no one could touch the kings of compact cars, the venerable Toyota Corolla and feisty Honda Civic. The small cars from Japanese automakes Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. so far above the more prosaic vehicles in the segment that they were automatic choices for most consumers. But the segment today — reshaped by intense competition, growing fuel economy considerations and a devastating earthquake — looks little like it did in 2010. Although the Corolla remains the best-selling car in the segment, the new Chevrolet Cruze, from Detroit’s General Motors Co., has pushed its way into second place.

BMW X3 offers luxury at an affordable price T

he words, “Hey, that’s a good price,” seldom occur to me when I test a new BMW. The new 2011 X3 xDrive 35i broke the mold. First, it delighted me with BMW’s hallmark style, efﬁciency, power and handling. Then it surprised me with a sweet price. And, yes, its controls occasionally made me curse and shake my head. Prices for the new BMW X3 xDrive start at $36,750 for the 28i model. It has a normally aspirated, 240-horsepower MARK 3.0-liter straight-six PHELAN engine. All Auto critic X3s have phelan@ BMW’s per- freepress.com formancetuned xDrive all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 35i adds a turbocharger to crank power to 300 horsepower. It stickers at $41,050. I tested a well-equipped X3 xDrive 35i that cost $52,140. Features on the X3 I tested included parking assist, backup camera, navigation system, Bluetooth compatibility for phones and music players, and a large sunroof. The X3 35i’s EPA rating

Akerson Continued From 1E

“I also wanted to facilitate their agenda to bring jobs to America. ... It’s not a commitment, hard and ﬁrm. If there were a deep recession, then we have to — but clearly, we look at our production plans around the world and the cadence of new product introductions, and we thought it made sense.

GM’s workforce “Increasing the number of tier-two workers is important in relative terms. “We’ve got to feather this in. It can’t be a ﬂash cut — that wouldn’t be fair to our employees. But over time,

The 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i offers style, efﬁciency, power and handling — at a good price. of 21 mpg in combined city and highway driving beat all the competitors handily. The smooth and fast-shifting eight-speed contributes signiﬁcantly to the X3’s impressive fuel economy acceleration. BMW’s 3.0-liter straight-six engine is one of the auto industry’s great powerplants. The turbocharged version generates 300 pound-feet of torque from 1,300 rpm to 5,000 rpm, producing power for acceleration at all speeds. The X3 has a smooth, comfortable ride. Wind noise is minimal. The sport utility vehicle’s near 50/50 weight distribution contributes to excellent handling and road holding. Adjustable sport settings reset the engine, transmission, steering and elec-

tronic controls for quicker response. The 2011 X3 is longer, wider and taller than the previous model. The cabin has plenty of passenger room and a useful 27.6 cubic feet for cargo behind the rear seat. Unusual for a BMW, the front seat has plenty of storage cubbies for glasses, iPods, phones, chargers, etc. The materials in the leather-upholstered X3 I tested looked and felt good, with tasteful wood and soft-touch surfaces. The gauges are large and legible. BMW’s signature iDrive rotary control manages many systems. I think a touch screen would be simpler and easier, but BMW continues to improve iDrive.

we’ve got to feather this in and have a comparable cost of labor with transplants in the U.S., or else we’re not going to be competitive. “There has to be some trust on both sides of the table. We’re not trying to hurt anybody. We’re trying to stay strong. So over time, as part of the labor contract, we would buy out some of our more senior employees and some of the skilled trades. ... “We’ll get there, but we don’t need to be punishing. We need to recognize that our employees have a right to a certain set of expectations, and we will be competitive over time. ... “We have a great business franchise and footprint, not only from a manufacturing but a distri-

bution standpoint, that will be tough to overcome. I’d hate to play against us.

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Cruze in 2nd place TheCruzeissellingatthe rate of 21,000 cars a month and growing. The Civic has dropped to No. 3, according to Automotive News. “Honda and Toyota’s dominance is fading, and both face formidable competition from the domestics and Koreans,” said Jesse Toprak, vice president of industry trends at TrueCar.com. “They’ve never seen that before.” As inventory-limited Japanese brands drop, Focus from Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. and Elantra from

COURTESY OF TOYOTA MOTOR CORP.

The Toyota Corolla, shown here in a 2010 model, is facing challenges to its compact car dominance. South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Corp. also are on the rise. Through August, for instance, the Elantra’s sales were up 46.8 percent, according to Automotive News. Toyota, Honda and fellow Japaense rival Subaru suffered substantial damage to their factories after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March, and all still lack inventory. Even before the earthquake, the Corolla and Civic looked vulnerable, some analysts said. Though most analysts expect Toyota and Honda to ﬁght back hard when they have full supplies of cars, they doubt that either will dominate the segment again. “This is beyond the tsunami and earthquake,” said Jack Nerad, executive editorial director of KBB.com. “The competition is catching up. The Japanese brands are still really good, but the Koreans and domestics are better than ever.” Toyota, meanwhile, believes the Corolla will

re-establish its leadership position once inventories are back to normal. “While other models may make short-term inroads, there is no way they can match Corolla’s 40-plus year history of providing high-value, high-quality vehicles,” said Mary Legallet, Corolla product manager.

Big segment The compact segment is the largest in the newcar industry but typically generates the lowest profit, analysts say. For years, it attracted mostly young buyers with limited income or retirees looking to downsize. Domestic automakers largely ignored it when pickups and sport utility vehicles were hot, relying on trucks for most of their revenue. But now everyone in the industry faces daunting new fuel-economy standards beginning in 2016, and compacts will be crucial to automakers’ efforts to meet those rules, which demand an average of 54.5 mpg by 2025.

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MEETINGS & EVENTS

BUSINESS PEOPLE

ONLINE EXTRA For more business calendar events, go to www.lsj.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 16 EVENTS

ARRIVALS Âť Jennifer Marsh has joined Mason-based Dart Bank as vice president/commercial lender. Âť The following have joined Delhi Township-based Two Men and a Truck International Inc.: Sherry Campbell, of Haslett, is new business sales and marketing coordinator. Johanna Morrisett, of Okemos, is a move consultant and administrative assistant.

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MONDAY, OCT. 17 CLUBS AND MEETINGS

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Âť Peter Kubacki, president and CEO of Mason-based Dart Bank, has been elected chairman of the Community Bankers of Michigan. Âť The following have been elected 2011-12 Kiwanis Club of Okemos ofďŹ cers: James Decker, president; Larry Bacon, president-elect; Barbara Riegle, vice president; Terence Carroll, secretary; Linda Decker, treasurer; Edward Soergel, past president; and Robert Munson, Richard Witter, Robert Green, Arnold Johnson, Al Wood and Irma Moss, directors. Âť Susan Devon, Lansing Board of Water & Light assistant general manager, and Brandie Ekren, BWL general counsel, have been named president and vice president, respectively, of the Kiwanis Club of Lansing.

HONORS Âť Lansing-based Clark Construction Co. has received the Silver Vision Award from Carol Stream, Ill.-based Constructech magazine for its work with Beck Technology in expanding the use of DProďŹ ler, a program used to estimate cost and create a 3-D model of multiple buildings. Âť The following attorneys in the Lansing ofďŹ ce of Detroit-based law ďŹ rm Dickinson Wright PLLC have been included in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in America, an Aiken, S.C.-based Woodward/ White Inc. peer review publication: James Bliss, Peter Ellsworth, Joseph Fink, David Houston, Scott Knapp, James Lozier, Peter Sheldon, Kester So, Robert Stocker II and Jeffery

Âť Great Lakes International Trade and Transport Hub Summit: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Developing an Action Agenda to Create Jobs,â&#x20AC;? Oct. 16-18. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. Focus is on trade, transportation and the export economy between Michigan, Ohio and Canada. Registration, info: bit.ly/pi4nGM. Cost: $150.

Knapp

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Lozier

Sheldon

Stuckey

Welch

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Âť Kiwanis Club of Holt, 6:30 p.m. Charlar Place, 4230 Charlar Drive, Holt. Info: 699-5595. Âť Lansing Elks #196 meeting (formerly Lodge #2827), social hour at 5:30 p.m.; business meeting 6:30-7:45 p.m. Elks Lodge #196, 3238 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing. Info: 485-7498. Âť Lansing Exchange Club, noon. Causeway Bay Hotel, 6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Info: 214-6526. Âť Lansing PMI-MCAC Professional Development Day, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. Speakers: Dave â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shefâ&#x20AC;? ShefďŹ eld, Kelly Talsma, Tim Cermak and Derek Thorpe. Info: 303-3346.

TUESDAY, OCT. 18 Aaron

Foster

Ouellette

Stuckey. Âť Janet Welch, executive director of the State Bar of Michigan, has been named 2011 Woman of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a publication of Minneapolisbased Dolan Media Co. Âť Michigan State Housing Development Authority Executive Director Gary Heidel has received the NonproďŹ t Champion Award from the Michigan NonproďŹ t Association. Âť The following have received 2011 Challenge of Excellence Awards from the Michigan Works Association: MAHLE Engine Components in St. Johns, Employer of the Year; and Lisa Wiley Parker, Recruiter Uncensored in Lansing, Volunteer of the Year. Âť Jeffrey Bracken and Richard Aaron, attorneys in the Lansing ofďŹ ce of Grand Rapids-based Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, have been included in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in America, an Aiken,

Little

S.C.-based Woodward/White Inc. peer review publication. Âť Ryan Wilson, an attorney with Lansing law ďŹ rm Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap PC, will be recognized Nov. 2 by the Ingham County Bar Association for his leadership in estate planning and contributions to the ICBA as co-chair of its probate section. Âť The following lawyers at Lansing-based Bernick, Radner & Ouellette PC have been included in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in America, an Aiken, S.C.- based Woodward/ White Inc. peer review publication: Joe Foster Jr., Patricia Ouellette, Michelyn Pasteur and Nancy Little. Business People items must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday a week before publication. Send to Business Calendar, Lansing State Journal, 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing, MI 48919; fax 377-1298; email business@lsj.com.

CLUBS AND MEETINGS Âť AAUW Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, lounge level, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Speaker: Mary Pollack, president of MI NOW. Topic: Pay equity and retirement Issues for women in Michigan. Info: 285-5469. Âť BNI Capital Networkers Chapter, 7-8:30 a.m. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. Info: 525-3017. Âť Capital City Toastmasters, 7-8 p.m. Capital Area District Library Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Meets in downstairs auditorium. Info: 881-9294, capitalcitytoastmasters.com. Âť Delta Waverly Rotary Club meeting, noon-1:30 p.m. Carrabbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Grill, 6540 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. Speaker: Lori McSweeney, executive director of Woldumar Nature Center. Info: 281-3534, www.deltawaverlyrotary.com. Âť Kiwanis Club of Mason, 7-8 a.m. Kiwanis Clubhouse, 219 Kiwanis Drive, Mason. Info: 676-4175, www.kiwanisone.org.

Âť Kiwanis Club of Okemos weekly dinner meeting, 6 p.m. Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Road, Okemos. Info: 349-2028. Âť Okemos/Haslett Rotary, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Walnut Hills Country Club, 2874 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing. Info: 853-4144. Âť Pioneer Civitan Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Guerrazziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 15643 S. U.S. Business 127, Lansing. Pioneer Civitan is a nonproďŹ t service club serving individuals with physical, neurological and mental health challenges. Speaker: Heather Burke from Special Olympics Michigan. RSVP to Sue DeVries at 669-8134. Info: 321-4955, www.pioneercivitan.org. Âť Speakeasies Toastmasters Club Meetings, 12:05-1 p.m. Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Meeting held in building 3 second ďŹ&#x201A;oor conference room. Info: 282-5149. Âť Zonta Club of Lansing program meeting, noon. Country Club of Lansing, 2200 Moores River Drive, Lansing. Speaker: Jane White of Michigan Task Force. Topic: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Human TrafďŹ cking Within Our State.â&#x20AC;? Info: 881-6737, www.zontaclubof lansing.org.

mographer, and Karri Wills, physical therapist, Hayes Green Beach Rehab and Wellness. Topic: Breast cancer awareness. Info: 887-4000, www.abwagrand ledge.com. Cost: $12. Âť Lansing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Kâ&#x20AC;? Kiwanis, 10 a.m. Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Speaker: Jessica Rogner of Woldumar Nature Center. Info: 321-9586. Âť South Lansing/Holt Rotary Meeting, noon-1:15 p.m. Causeway Bay Hotel, 6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Info: 525-4421.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

CLUBS AND MEETINGS

Âť 5 Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MISBDTC at Lansing Community College, 309 N. Washington Square, Lansing. Speaker: Tom Donaldson, Ben Bakken. Registration, info: 483-1921, www.mis btdc.org/region8. Cost: $25. Âť Business and Bagels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Role of Moods and Emotions in the Workplace, 7:30-9:15 a.m. James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing. Speaker: Dr. Brent Scott. Registration at 7:30 a.m., seminar from 8-9:15 a.m. Registration, info: 353-8711, ext. 71005, www. broad.msu.edu/edp. Cost: $25. Âť Fiscal Fitness Seminar for Business Owners, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. MI-SBTDC Capitol Region, 309 N. Washington Square, Lansing. Registration, info: 483-1921, www.misbtdc. org/training. Cost: $25, free for Fifth Third Bank customers.

WED., OCT. 19 CLUBS AND MEETINGS Âť American Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Dinner, 5:30 a.m. Oct. 19. MERS of Michigan, 6709 Centurion Drive, Lansing. Networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Program follows. Speakers: Michelle Yeo, mam-

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS Âť Power of Email Marketing, 6-8 p.m. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. Info: 321-4014, ext. 4, www.dtdl.org.

TRADE SHOWS Âť Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Offers food and agricultural entrepreneurs an educational opportunity to launch product ideas into companies. Info: 432-8753, www.makingit inmichigan.msu.edu. Cost: $70.

THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Âť CQI Learning Lunch: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comparisons of Quality Management Systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Finding One Which Works Best For You,â&#x20AC;? 10:30 a.m. University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing. Dennis Sergent from Sergent Results Group will facilitate. Registration, info: 285-5500. Cost: $25 for CQI members, $30 nonmembers. Âť Eloquents Toastmasters Weekly Meeting, 6-7:15 p.m. Okemos Presbyterian Church, meets in small chapel off education wing, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. Info: (248) 974-6127, eloquents.freetoasthost.org. Âť Holt School Business Alliance Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Charlar Place, 4230 Charlar Drive, Holt. Info: 699-5595. Cost: $6 per person. Âť Kiwanis Club of Delta Township, noon-1 p.m. Delta Township District Library, Elmwood Room, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. Info: 887-2006. Business calendar items must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday a week before publication. Send to Business Calendar, Lansing State Journal, 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing, MI 48919; fax 377-1298; email business@lsj.com.

THE MARTIN REPORT 517.351.2200

HASLETT VILLAGE SQUARE

CORNER OF HASLETT ROAD AND MARSH ROAD : : HASLETT, MI LAKE LANSING

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Leasing incentives available Nearby businesses include the Meridian Mall, Meridian Towne Centre, Target, Wal-Mart, Toys â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;R Us and more! Call Shawn H. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, CCIM or Amy Richter-Perkins. www.haslettvillagesquare.com

OFFICE SPACE For all your office space questions call Eric F. Rosekrans, CCIM, CPM; Thomas Jamieson or Lisa Allen Kost.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

216 S. Washington Square, Lansing, FOR LEASE! 1,000 SF located in the heart of the CBD on the corner of Allegan and Washington Square with nearby restaurants, services Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing Near I-496 Up to 6,148 SF of FOR LEASE! in the economical Penn Professionally managed building with doorstep ! " # $%& ' ( )

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HIGH PROFILE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

Park Place Business Center 3100 West Rd., East Lansing ! " # $ # % & ' ( ) * % www.cbre.com/parkplace

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