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February 2016 : Volume 37 : Issue 5 : Published Monthly
Lansing Community Mourns Passing of LGBT Leader Bill Beachler founded LGBT scholarship, worked to run local organization for decades By Todd A. Heywood This article was originally printed 1/13/2016 in Issue 2401 of Between The Lines News and is reprinted with permission. Bill Beachler, with his “perfect hair” and “remarkable presentation,” was an everpresent figure at nearly every LGBT and HIV related organizational event and activity in the Capitol City for decades. But on Tuesday January 12, the former state department of transportation employee, Spartan alumni and longtime publisher of the Lansing Association for Human Rights newsletter, passed away. He was 70. Gary Hicks, a retired attorney in Lansing, has known Beachler since their days as undergrads at Michigan State University. He said in the summer of 1976, when he came out, Beachler was one of the people he struck up a friendship with. “It was probably due to our being alumni of MSU, his love of sports and his participation in the community,” that caused the friendship to “bloom,” Hicks said. Beachler was involved in the very early days of the Lansing Association for Human Rights. Hicks said he was in attendance at every meeting of the group from the late 70s on. For decades Beachler also served as the publisher of the organization’s monthly newsletter. “He relished his role as publisher of the newsletter because it allowed him to keep in contact with the different organizations and promote what they were doing,” said Hicks. That early and lifelong commitment to the community made him a storehouse of history for the local community said Hicks. Penny Gardner, president of LAHR, said he
Bill Beachler in 2014 attending the Rose Bowl where MSU played. Photo courtesy of Gary Hicks.
was “an institution.” Activists and community leaders noted that Beachler was particularly proud of the formation, in 2000, of a scholarship for LGBT students. State Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo) was the second student to receive that scholarship. “He wanted to get to know each winner of the scholarship,” Hoadley said in a phone interview Wednesday from the floor of the state House. “As a freshman he took me to lunch at Clara’s - someplace I had never been to before - and he shared all this history and culture of the LGBT community that I, as a person from South Dakota, simply had no idea about. That mentorship was pivotal in the next choices I made to get involved.” Hoadley said the scholarship introduced him to educational advocacy and empowered his love for politics. Hoadley became one of the
state’s first openly gay lawmakers two years ago. Beachler was a long time employee of the Michigan Department of Transportation, and the department named a rest area in Allegan County near Saugatuck after him upon his retirement. But Hicks said there was more to Beachler than the politics. He said the former farm boy from Independence, Iowa loved euchre spending two or three nights a week playing the card game and participating monthly in tournaments. Hoadley said Beachler left “some big shoes to fill.” “There is no question that the state of Michigan and the LGBT community lost an institution in Bill Beachler,” said Hoadley. (Continued on page 3)
Dedication to William “Bill” Beachler by Melissa Cogswell, Layout Editor On Tuesday, January 12th, our friend Bill Beachler passed away. Bill was the longserving Publisher of this publication and served on the board of LAHR (Lansing Association for Human Rights) for many years. We’ve dedicated this issue to Bill. I’ve had the joy and honor of working with Bill on the past 78 issues of the LGBT News. It’s with great sadness that I work on this issue without him. Bill, we love you, we miss you and we’ll never forget you and the impact you had on our lives and community.
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Bill Beachler: LGBT News Publisher 337-1419 or beachlerb@sbcglobal.net Melissa Cogswell: Layout Editor 899-7515 or Melissa@focusmediagroup.com LAHR Board of Directors-------------------Penny Gardner, President 484-4512 or marydrpenny@yahoo.com
Alysa Hodgson, Vice President Joseph Marutiak, Treasurer - 485-6697 or jmarutiak@juno.com Nancy VanHoozier, Secretary 490-4474 or nvanhoozier@olivetcollege.edu Members At-Large ------------------------Bill Beachler - 337-1419 or beachlerb@sbcglobal.net Mike Carlson - 332-0167 ext. 43/mikecarlson@hotmail.com Dawn Smith Frank Vaca Jeff Wood
Website -----------------------------------Melissa Cogswell 899-7515 or Melissa@focusmediagroup.com Story Contributors ------------------------Dan Boutell: All I’m Saying - allimsaying@yahoo.com Don Gaudard: Then & Now - dong90806@gmail.com Frank Vaca: Out at Work - Vacaafrank@gmail.com. Jacob A. Distel, Jr.: Positively Speaking - disteljake@hotmail.com Pam Sisson: A Matter of Law - 484-4300 Penny Gardner: Letter from the Prez - marydrpenny@yahoo.com Dawn Smith
Contents of the LGBT News should not be construed to represent the beliefs of the LAHR organization as a whole.
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Passing of LGBT Leader (Continued from page 1)
Local politicians and leaders have also been weighing on Beachler’s passing. “We served on the MSU LGBT Alumni Association together for many years, and I worked closely with him on AIDS and LGBT related events when I was with the city,” wrote Jean Golden, a retired deputy city manager for the city of East Lansing. “Even before that, we worked together advocating for people with disabilities when he worked for the state Dept. of Transportation. For many years now, we have shared our thoughts, difficulties, and successes in our lives together, every Monday night. He was the glue that held us all together - in every organization he worked with. He put in the daily effort to accomplish the tasks that needed to be done, even when many of us faltered. He was a tireless advocate, a generous donor who established the first LGBT scholarship at MSU. He was maddeningly exacting at times, but always with the noblest of intentions. He cared. He was good to his soul, which is now free to soar unencumbered by illness or age. I am grateful to have known and worked with him. I will miss him very much.” His impact on the city was reflected in a statement from Carol Wood, a city councilmember at-large. “Bill Beachler has made a enormous impact on the lives of many,” Wood said in her statement. “His dreams of inclusive community and his willingness to work for that has help to change the fabric of our region. From the establishment in January 2000 of the Pride Scholarship Fund at MSU, to publisher of LAHR LGBT News, Bill has given countless hours, resources and talent to enlighten us as individuals. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.” And Barb Byrum, the Ingham County Clerk and former state representative has also weighed in. “Today we lost a true trailblazer for equality,” said Byrum in a written statement. “Bill Beachler will be missed dearly but his presence will remain with us at every equality event going forward, because we all know he would be there if he could. Because of Bill’s work and the work of so many other trailblazers, we have made major strides for equality, but we still have a long way to go. Let’s make Bill proud as we continue the fight in his honor.” February 2016
William M. Beachler A native of Rowley, Iowa, Bill ventured to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University, where he majored in the hotel and restaurant management program. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in West Germany. Bill returned to MSU and earned a Master’s degree in management. Bill enjoyed a long career with the Michigan Department of Transportation, where he worked primarily in urban transit. To honor his long service to the state, the Department of Transportation designated a rest area in Saugatuck as the William M. Beachler rest area. Bill lived for many years in East Lansing, where he served on the city’s planning commission. Several years ago, he moved to River Park Estates Condominiums in Lansing, where he served as secretary for the condominium association’s board. Bill was always interested in politics and equality for the LGBT community. He helped to form the Lansing Association For Human Rights in the late 1970’s and continued to serve that organization for the past 37 years as a board member, secretary, and publisher of the LGBT News, the group’s monthly newsletter. He greatly enjoyed serving as publisher because it kept him in touch with almost every organization in our community. Fifteen years ago, Bill generously provided an endowment to Michigan State University to create an annual scholarship known as the Pride scholarship that provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate a commitment to LGBT leadership. Bill served as secretary on the board of the MSU GLBT Alumni Association, and organized the annual fall reception that group held at the Kellogg Center. During his life, Bill also supported various state and national LGBT organizations, such as the Human Rights Campaign, the Michigan Organization For Human Rights, the Triangle Foundation, and Equality Michigan. An avid follower of MSU sports, Bill held season tickets for MSU basketball and football for about 45 years. Bill kept very busy with volunteer work after his retirement, often joking he was busier than when he was working. In addition to his volunteer work, Bill enjoyed playing euchre several times a week and volleyball on Sundays. He also loved playing his flute with the Equality Band of Michigan. He enjoyed gardening, his cats, decorating his apartment for various holidays, and Yankee candles. Bill loved his university, his family, and his friends. He was always there, but is no more, except in our memories
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Words and Thoughts on Bill Beachler A too bright light that ended too quickly, but we were so lucky to feel the warmth of its rays on our faces. Let us take a moment to recognize the passing of a hero and remember, as a fitting legacy, the ways he mentored us, all the torches he lit for fellow advocates, and all the work we will continue to do for our community. - Jeff W.
Bill Beachler was the very definition of “steadfast.” He was a true pioneer and tireless community builder and promoter in so many ways. His impact and legacy will reverberate for many, many generations to come. See you on the other side, my brother. -Cheryl V.
Everyone who knew him was better for the experience. Much of what Lansing’s LGBTQ community has accomplished and achieved can be traced back to William Beachler’s tireless advocacy. You were a pioneer, Bill, and I just want to say thank you. - Jen B. The Lansing LGBT Community has lost a real and passionate advocate who helped to create change for over three decades. Bill, I am truly grateful for our 26 year friendship. Your legacy will continue to shine through the MSU LGBT scholarship you created and through the Change you helped to create! Peace to You my Friend! - James K.
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Bill William Beachler and I have known one another for about 35 years. He was one of the first people I met in Lansing, circa 1980. He was always a man of graciousness, and class. He was very kind to me. Tuesday night’s after euchre, he would head out, smiling at me saying “ night”. I’d see him in the mornings at Flap Jack Shack. He will be missed. What a true gentleman and social advocate. Both he and Dennis Faucher can guide us from above. - Rick W.
We at LanSINGout Gay Men’s Chorus are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of a dear friend to the entire greater Lansing LGBT Community, William Beachler. Bill was a long time LGBT rights activist and an ardent supporter of both the Greater Lansing Gay Men’s Chorus and the LanSINGout Gay Men’s Chorus. If an event was happening, you could rest assured that Bill would be a participant. We wish for comfort and peace for Bill’s family and friends. Requiem Æternam.
I am so saddened to see that our good friend Bill has passed, such a great guy. Our Sunday volleyball games will never be the same, without his smile and funny stories. R.I.P. Bill, you will be missed. - Jeff S.
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Letter from the Prez by Penny Gardner, LAHR President
Dear Reader, Bill Beachler passsed away on January 12th. So many of us are involved with the oldest local LGBT advocacy organization in the state, if not the country. All of us, whether we knew him personally, politically, or not, will miss his consuming presence and support of generations in our communities. It is an often said wish that many of us make at the time of such a loss. But dear Bill rest in peace, and know our love. We’ve dedicated this issue to him. Sincerely, Penny
February 2016
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Breakfast Club by Cindy Redman, Host LAHR’s monthly Breakfast Club gets together on the 4th Saturday each month. The February breakfast will be on Saturday, February 27th. The Breakfast Club is an excellent opportunity for the LGBT community and our families and friends to get together, enjoy good food, meet new friends, and discuss current issues and events without having any responsibilities. The Breakfast Club meets at the Frandor Flap Jack at 10:00 a.m. Over the years we have met at several local restaurants and if anyone has a suggestion, please let me know. Please call Cindy at 517-643-0956 or email redmancj@yahoo.com. We usually have around 4 to 8 people for breakfast which enables a friendly conversation. Everyone is welcome!!
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LGBTA Dinner Group Cancun Mexican Grill Friday, February 19, at 6:45 pm by Gary Hicks, Host Warm up your February with the flavors of Mexico at Cancun Mexican Grill on Friday, February 19, at 6:45 pm. Cancun is located at 8741 W. Saginaw Highway, Suite C, just west of I-96, on Lansing’s west side. If you are not a fan of bold, spicy flavors, some Mexican food has more mild flavors for you to savor and enjoy.
restaurant in the greater Lansing area. Everyone is welcome to attend, either on your own or with a friend, family member, partner, or spouse. Students from area colleges are also welcome to attend and meet some of the area’s more permanent LGBT residents. Diners have the option to see a movie following dinner. Please RSVP to organizer, Gary, at hickslaw@gmail.com by Friday, February 19, at 4 pm if you plan to attend so appropriate seating can be requested
These monthly dinners are held the third Friday of each month at a different
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Why Suits? Suits and the City was established in 2004 as a social networking organization for Lansing area LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) professionals and allies. Suits is a not-for-profit, completely volunteer-run organization that seeks to promote businesses and organizations in the Greater Lansing community that are LGBT+ owned, operated and affirming. 60 – 80 LGBQ+ individuals and friends gather at a different host location on the first Wednesday of each month for fun and networking. We honor achievements of members. Host businesses and sponsors have an opportunity to promote products and services as they interact with guests. The LGBT+ community is very loyal to businesses and organizations that are welcoming and affirming.
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Our community is ethnically, economically, culturally, generationally as well as sexually diverse. The one thing we have in common is living unprotected in a society that has been less than welcoming and in which the rules keep changing. From its very beginning Suits has been the premier venue for LGBT+ professionals to promote their services. The organization has taken on a larger role in recent years. The Lansing region lacks a community center or many bars and restaurants that cater specifically to LGBT+ people. We have discovered that people attend a Suits gathering for many reasons. Some are merely seeking fun and friendship. LGBT+ visitors or individuals new to Lansing seek orientation. Others are seeking employment or housing opportunities. Many seek information about legal or medical concerns. Suits and the City maintains a popular website (suitsandthecity. org or gaylansing.org) and a Facebook page that informs the LGBT+ community and friends about opportunities available in the Lansing region. Our free Business Directory is constantly growing.
Suits and the City strives to be connected to the Lansing region by giving as well. Recent gatherings have provided the opportunity to raise funds for food banks, art education programs, and LGBT+ youth support programs. Member representatives have addressed LGBT+ concerns with community leaders as well as civic and educational institutions wishing to understand what life is like for LGBT+ co-workers, friends and family members. Board members have represented Lansing at LGBT+ professional gatherings in other regions of Michigan. The February 3 gathering well be held at Taps 25 and is being sponsored by LAHR and Maximo Contracting.
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Raise Hope and Foster Dreams by Christina Redmond
Sibling groups can be one brother and one sister, or sometimes more. When efforts are made to keep these sibling groups together, often times a foster home may be either full, or have just one opening, which can result in siblings being split apart and placed in two separate foster homes. Having more foster care homes with a cacity for two foster children would allow these siblings to remain connected as they transition to a new home, and venture into the new yet unfamiliar territories that foster care can often bring.
Did you know… Ingham County DHHS is hosting its next Orientation on Tuesday, February 9th
from 9am – 12pmand again on Thursday, February 25th from 5pm – 8pmat the Ingham County Human Services Building (Door 3) located at 5303 S Cedar Street, Lansing, Michigan 48911 Can’t make this time? We can schedule an orientation at your home to answer all of your questions about being a foster parent! Just call Christina Redmond, Licensing Specialist, at 517-775-2693 to schedule a convenient time and see how you can make a difference in the life of a foster child. ~~Raising hope and fostering dreams, Christina Redmond, Licensing Specialist
Brrrr, it’s cold outside! Michigan winters are always a time for outdoors adventures; building a snowman family, catching snowflakes on your tongue, making snow angels in the snow, and enjoying snow cream. And let’s not forget the s’mores by the fire , hot cocoa, and winter crafts from the warm indoors! The possibilities just never end! With all the creativeness that comes with the cold weather, why not enjoy some of those pleasures with a child in care?
Did you know… In 2015, nearly 80 sibling groups entered into foster care. Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and provide endless opportunities for the development of social skills and problem solving. Siblings that have endured forms of abuse and/or neglect can often use their relationship as a shield of protection, and nurture one another when not consistenly provided by the parent(s). Research has validated that for many children, sibling relationships do promote resiliency. Knowing this, the Department of Health and Human Services has to make every effort to identify and evaluate placement options that can keep siblings together.
Did you know… Ingham DHHS is in need of 10 more foster care homes that are willing to accept sibling groups. February 2016
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Engaging the LGBT Cause at Edgewood United Church by Ed Smith, UCC In the late 1980’s, as a straight white male I was only vaguely aware of the lesbiangay community. My first encounter with a gay couple, just being a couple at home, moved me to a calling to do something about homophobia and the discrimination against gays and lesbians. I first became active as a participant in the Michigan Pride marches and festivals, an eye-opening and important learning experience for me. The primary focus of my activity as an ally was at my church, Edgewood United Church, a United Church of Christ (UCC) congregation in East Lansing. The national UCC had issued a call for local congregations to become “Open and Affirming” in support of LGBT persons. In the mid 90’s, our Edgewood pastor encouraged informal contacts and activities with Ecclasia, an LGBT-congregation in the area. Informal conversations and movie nights nurtured awareness among a number of Edgewood members.
Encouragement. We drew on that work in leading community-building activities within the Edgewood congregation. We incorporated aspects of Peck’s community building “technology” in our Open and Affirming process, maintaining a sense of civility and allowing expressions of a range of views and concerns with most people feeling they had been heard, regardless of the outcome. In the middle of Edgewood’s Open and Affirming process, the cause became more personal when my daughter came out. The idea that my precious daughter could experience discrimination or even violence due to her sexual orientation raised my level of commitment in a visceral way. I was thankful that I was much better prepared for her announcement as a result of our work on the task force. I think that our involvement in that process also made it easier for her to come out to us.
Part of our process at Edgewood was the development of a Covenant that expressed our rationale and the commitments we would be making were we to declare our congregation as Open and Affirming. After a year and a half, the day of decision arrived and the congregation met to vote. Although not unanimous, the vote was overwhelmingly supportive of adopting our covenant and becoming “Open and Affirming.” Over the next decade, I served on Edgewood’s “Open and Affirming Task Force to help the congregation live up to our covenant. Ed Smith, Edgewood United Church, East Lansing 1 The Edgewood Open and Affirmative Covenant is available from the Edgewood United Church website. Select ‘LGBTQ’ under the ‘Outreach and Mission’ tab.
In 1997, a task force was created to lead the congregation in a process to study and consider becoming an “Open and Affirming” congregation. My wife and I were members of that task force. Over the next year and a half, the task force sponsored panels, guest speakers and conversations where we learned a lot about the LGBT community, sexuality and the range of orientations. We learned that these variations were now considered normal by most mental health professionals as represented by the American Psychological Association. I was surprised to learn that Michigan State University had personnel responsible for LGBT support and that there were several recognized LGBT support groups on campus. My wife and I had been involved with the work of Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community 10
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SUNDAY First Congregational United Church of Christ (aka First Congregational UCC) - Open & Affirming. Worship at 10:30am on Sundays. 210 W. Saginaw Hwy Grand Ledge. fcgl.org • grandledgeucc@aol.com • 517.627.2336. Williamston United Methodist Church, Michigan’s first reconciling congregation, Sunday Service 10am; 211 S. Putnam, Williamston, MI (517)655-2430 or msusue@gmail.com Covenant Life Worship Center - noon (Wed. 7:30 p.m.) - 1380 Haslett Rd., Haslett - Phil & Marilyn Parmelee at 339-9590, www.clwcchurch.com First Presbyterian Church - LAHR Institutional Member - Sunday service at 10 a.m. 510 W. Ottawa St. - contact Tracy at 482-0668 or tweldon@lansingfirstpres.org Light House Chapel - An Open and Affirming Church - LGBT friendly-11:00 a.m. service - 1501 Windsor St., Lansing, 48906. Contact (517) 394-2080 for info. All Saints Episcopal Church, Open and Affirming, Sunday Service 10am, 800 Abbot, East Lansing. Edgewood United Church of Christ, Open and Affirming, Sunday Service 10am, 469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing Unitarian Universalist Church, Open and Affirming, Sunday Services 9:15am & 11:15am, 85 Grove, East Lansing Volleyball - With warm weather - 1:00 – 5:00 – Sharp Park north of the Lansing Mall. For information, contact Bill at 337-1419 or email beachlerb@sbcglobal.net. Fellowship for Today - 5:30 p.m. - Open & Affirming - Lansing Korean United Methodist Church, 2400 E. Lake Lansing Rd., E. Lansing – contact (517) 337-4070 or info@fellowshipfortoday.org. Unity of Greater Lansing - (www.unityofgreaterlansing.org) New address:15851 Old U.S. 27, Bldg 20 Crown Pointe Business Park (1 blk North of State Rd) Lansing, MI 48906 517-371-3010 10:30am-Sunday Service. Red Cedar Friends Quaker Meeting - 1400 Turner Street, Lansing. Meetings for Worship in the manner of friends Sundays 9:00 to 10:00 am & 10:30 - 11:30 am. Childcare available. Open and Affirming. MONDAY LGBT AA meeting - 7:30 p.m., University Lutheran Church, South Harrison, in East Lansing. Gay Bowling - Every Monday. Location changed back to Spare Time on July 2. Starts at 9pm until midnight – A benefit for Michigan Pride. For information,contact Shelly at shelly@lansingcitypulse.com. TUESDAY Grand River Connection - 4th Tuesday casual group for the “creative class.” Sign-up and get more info at: www.grandriverconnection.com. Euchre at Esquire Club - registration at 6:30 p.m. LanSINGout Gay Men’s Chorus - Weekley rehearsals are at the Molly Grove Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church at 510 W. Ottawa St. in downtown Lansing from 7:00-9:00 pm. To email: info@lansingout.org or visit the website at www.lansingout.org. Michigan Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Straight Allies of Faith Working for Justice for All - 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in Lansing at a different spiritual place – contact Khristian at (586) 801-5427 or kspeelman@afsc.org - www.faithactionnetwork.org Breaking the Silence: A Healing Group for Sexual Assault Survivors 7:00 - 8:30pm at Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. Using movement and dance, this group is designed for women who want to reconnect with their bodies. Pre-registration required. WEDNESDAY Suits And The City - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the Month - the location changes each month - please visit www.suitsandthecity.com for the location or to contact the organization. Karaoke Night - 9:00 p.m. at Esquire Sistrum, Lansing Womens Chorus - 7-9pm, Wed. at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N Capitol, Lansing. www.sistrum.org THURSDAY Bingo - 7:00 p.m. at Esquire FRIDAY Lansing Community College Gay Straight Alliance - Friday at 4:30pm in Gannon Building Chavez Room 262 LCC GSA. Adviser Chris Green szmadzic@lcc.edu LAHR Downtown Lunch - 11:45 a.m. second Friday at Meditaran at 333 S. Washington, credit cards accepted! Contact Greg at MILatino@aol.com LGBT AA meeting, 6:30 p.m., at University United Methodist Church, South Harrison, in East Lansing LAHR Friday Night Dinner - 6:30 p.m. on third Friday of the month. Meets at different restaurant each month. Contact Gary at garyatmsu@aol.com SATURDAY LAHR Breakfast Club - 10 a.m. 4th Saturday each month. Contact Cindy for location and questions at 517-643-0956 or redmancj@yahoo.com LGBTQ Yoga Flow, 3:30 p.m. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Donation-based class. Flowing, all-levels yoga class for the LGBTQ community and allies. Connect your body and mind in safe community. www.justbyoga.com, 517-488-5260 Intimate Partner Violence Support Group 12:00-1:30 pm at Women’s Center of Greater Lansing (this is a drop-in group) VARIES Equality Band of Michigan – Rehearsals have been Sunday at 5:00 or Monday at 7:00 at Everybody Reads, 2019 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. For exact information, contact Gary at ghicks5200@aol.com or 517-525-1732
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