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New Eaton Rapids dog park in the works Mary Jo White mjwhite@lsj.com

EATON RAPIDS — If a group of dedicated animal lovers have their way, Eaton Rapids may next year be home to a new park where dogs can run unleashed. Group president Bud Maxey, who owns a rescued Rottweiler named Baron with his wife, Mary, says he sees more and more dogs being walked on city sidewalks. “This (the park) gives us a safe place,” he said. “Plus, dogs need the freedom.”

The committee to form the park has been hard at work for several months and most recently met at city hall Sept. 13 to elect officers and hear committee reports. They plan to update the Parks and Recreation committee on their proposal next week and hope to have the city council approve the park plan by next January. Mayor Steven Platte, who offered technical computer assistance to the group, said at the meeting he has not heard any opposition to the park.

A two-and-a-half-acre site on Eaton Pines Blvd. across from Rose Hill Cemetery and just west of a cityowned soccer field has been proposed for the park. A trail around the five acres that would include both the dog park and the soccer field is envisioned, too, where dogs could be walked on leashes “We couldn’t have asked for a better spot,” said local animal behaviorist Laurie Ten members of a local group working to establish an Eaton Rapids dog park met Sept. 13 Griffith, the group’s new at city hall. The group has formed committees and elected officers and intends to update vice president, adding that the city’s Parks and Recreation committee on their proposal next week. A possible site for the dog park has been identified on Eaton Pines Blvd. next to a city-owned soccer field. L See PARK, Page 4 to r: Bud Maxey, Karen O’Briant, Jamie Snow, Laurie Griffith. MARY JO WHITE/LCN

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here were well over one hundred people in attendance at the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Marker held Sept. 11 in Eaton Rapids. Many speakers, including members from the Eaton Rapids Home and Garden Club, the Michigan Garden Club, Inc., city officials, State Representatives Mike Shirkey and Deb Shaughnessy and State Senator Rick Jones’wife, Charlene Jones, spoke. A quote from one of the Michigan Garden Club officials stood out from a commentary by Lester Holt of NBC News: “We can’t single handedly fix everything but we can make small dif-

ferences that can become something larger.” The Blue Star chairperson for the central region, Lorrie Dyal, spoke about the value of our veterans with these words from an unknown author: “It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to assemble. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag.” Brenda Wineman, copresident of the Eaton Rapids Home and Garden Club, shared a poem called “The Dandelion” by Chelsea, a military brat, on an Members of the Eaton Rapids Home and Garden Club celebrate the dedication of their official flower. “She will blow and blow Blue Star Memorial Marker Sept. 11. Left to right is Diane Hudson, Garry Montague, Brenda Wineman, Anne Sanders, Claudia Brown, Chris Belonge, Linda Montague, Beca But will never know Where the little dande- Brooks, Mary Raymond, Karen Lewis, Billy Hood, Lori Boardman, and Glenna Hood. Also attending but not shown: Reggie Brooks, Patty Theile (who played taps), Jose Wixson lion (director of Sauk Trail Sound Sweet Adelines and photographer Allison Wineman). ALLISON Will Go WINEMAN Where the little dandelion know lion to come. Will Grow. Where the little dandeWill grow.” — From garden club The wind takes it high lion Garden club members co-presidents Brenda The wind takes it low Will go will remember this auspiWineman and Linda But still she will never Where the little dandecious event for many years Montague.

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The Eaton Rapids Lions Club completed building their 31st handicap ramp. The Lions build ramps for people who are in need and cannot afford to build a ramp. Each ramp costs approximately $600 to build. If you are interested in supporting this project, you may contribute dollars or time or materials by contacting Bill Botti at (517) 663-3423. The workers on the recent build were Bill Botti, Darrell Herriff, Jordan Odell, Lou Klinger, Neil LaCasse, Mike Mills and Phil Huston.

Support group is offered in county Kinship care = grandparents or other relatives who are the primary caregiver for a relative’s child(ren). The Eaton County Kinship Support Group meets the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m. at the Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, behind Wal-mart. Preregistration is not necessary. For more information, call Lihua at (517) 231-3526 or Ronda at (517) 541-8987.

Womens chorus has open enrollment The Eaton Rapids Womens Chorus will be starting open enrollment Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Main St., Eaton Rapids. There is a new director, Seth Burk. He is a senior at MSU for music education/composition. Open enrollment is through Oct. 16.

Area CERT team will meet monthly The Eaton Rapids Lions Club recently served the community by cleaning a two mile section of M-50 from Northwestern Elementary to Canfield Road for the Adopt-A-Highway Program. The Lions keep this section of highway beautiful to make visitors to our town feel welcome. They perform this function three times a year (April, July and September). Pictured, front row: Lions Billy White, Neil LaCasse, Phil Huston, Darrell Herriff. Back row: Jim Sayed, Lou Klinger and Bruce Nettleman. Not pictured: Keith Abrahamson and Mike McGhan COURTESY PHOTO

OC music faculty will perform recital Members of the Olivet College music faculty will perform a piano duet recital Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. in the Upton Conservatory of Music Recital Hall. The event, titled “A Few of Our Favorite Things,” is free and open to the public. Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., Performing Arts Department chair, music program director and assistant professor of music, and Ramona Kime, Ph.D., associate professor of music, will perform four-hand piano selections and music for two pianos by Barber, Beethoven, Debussy, Schubert and others.

ABA scholarship winners are named The American Business Women’s Association Seven Islands Chapter is proud to announce the 2011 Educational Scholarship winners. Shiva Atiemo is a pre-nursing nurse anesthetist at Lansing Community College. Electra Nicolaou is a pharmacy technician also at Lansing Community College. Each will be presented a scholarship for $1,000 from the Seven

ister, e-mail Jason Blaschka at dasakjason@sbcglobal.net.

The Eaton Rapids CERT team (Community Emergency Response Team) meets on the second Thursdays of each month at the Eaton Rapids Public Safety Building at 7 p.m. ll city and township residents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bill Steele at (517) 663-4402.

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The Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is seeking donations of gently used books to sell at the organization’s upcoming Holiday Stop and Shop to be held on Oct. 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids and will feature arts and crafts from local vendors, used books, baked goods, food, drinks and door prizes. Proceeds fund scholarships for Eaton Rapids area women. To donate books, contact Diana Hayter at (517) 663-6820.

Seniors who are full time caregivers for children are faced with many challenges. It is important for caregivers to focus on parenting, but also to remember to take care of themselves. The Kinship Care Respite Program is a resource offered through the Tri County Office on Aging. The purpose is to give the full time caregiver over age 55 a break from their parenting responsibilities. This is accomplished by helping to arrange and pay for an activity for their child to attend through an appropriate provider. Examples of activities which the program can help pay for include: Day Care, Sports Camp, Dance Classes, Extra Curricular Activities, YMCA programs, etc. There is little or no cost to eligible caregivers to participate in this program. Referrals may come from the caregiver, friends, neighbors, agencies and others in the community by calling Mary Pride at (517) 887-1355 or 800-405-9141.

The Friends of the Eaton Rapids Public Library are holding their first book sale of the season on Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the back room of the Eaton Rapids Public Library. Fiction, mysteries, history and children’s books are on hand. The featured books this month are a very nice selection of hardback large print books with titles in fiction, mystery and romance available. For questions, contact Salli Harding at (517) 663-7369.

County society will meet up Sept. 21 The Eaton County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting will be held Sept. 21, 7 p.m. at the 1885 Courthouse, Charlotte. Marti Lind will speak on “what is available countywide for Ionia county.” On Oct. 19, the speaker will be Sandra Redmond from Calhoun Co. Genealogical Society.

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there are plenty of trees and bushes to provide shade. Separate areas for large and small dogs are in the plan as well as an area for special events like agility work or dog birthday parties. A $10,600 basic budget has been roughed out that includes money for fencing and double gates, agility equipment and benches. A fund raising committee is working hard on creative ideas that include memorial bricks, dog washes and birthday parties, photos with Santa and fees from renting the events area to other groups. Donations are welcome, too, as well as help from Eagle Scouts or high school students doing metal and woodshop projects. Plans so far call for those who want to use the park to become members and agree to follow its rules, which are being carefully worked out by a committee chaired

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The city-owned soccer field on Eaton Pines Blvd. The site for the proposed dog park is west of the field and across the street from Rose Hill Cemetery. MARY JO WHITE/LCN by local veterinarian Jamie Snow. All dogs will have to be vaccinated and licensed and not show aggression toward people or other dogs. Children will have to be accompanied by adults and dog owners must clean up after their pets. For more information on the park or to donate time or money to the planners, contact Bud Maxey at 663-8717 or signofthedove132@comcast.net.

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Eaton Rapids’ Bailey Baker tips the ball over the net during the Greyhounds’ 19-25, 17-25, 10-25 CAAC Gold volleyball loss at Mason on Sept. 12. Eaton Rapids rebounded from the defeat to post a 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 27-25 win over Jackson Northwest on Sept. 14 to improve their record to 5-6-1 overall and 2-1 in league play. COURTESY PHOTO/ALAN

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Prevent petty theft by locking your vehicles We are still experiencing thefts from vehicles during the overnight hours. In virtually every instance, the thieves are entering unlocked vehicles and removing easy to carry items and money. Please, lock those doors and keep the valuables out of sight. As the holidays draw near, we will begin to see an increase in mail, electronic and telephone solicitations from scam artists. Don’t be fooled by these “confidence people.” If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you are unsure about a telephone call, an e-mail or a notice received in the mail or from one of the alternative

vices, contact the Eaton Rapids Police Department. We at Greyhound Drive beginning at 6 p.m. Put this date on would rather answer your question than have you become your calendar and plan an alternative route. a victim. The annual Eaton Rapids Public Schools homeWe put these detours in place to safe guard the particicoming parade and festivities are scheduled for Friday, pants and the spectators. We fully recognize that detours Sept. 30. inconvenience the public and we strive to delay you as The parade line up will begin at 5 p.m. on S. River St., little as possible. The Eaton Rapids Police Department, in with the parade beginning at 6 p.m. The parade route, conjunction with the DEA and law enforcement agencies as in years past, will be north on S. River to E. Knight, nation wide, will be collecting unwanted and expired prewest on E. Knight to S. Main, south on S. Main to State St., scription medication on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. east on State St. to Greyhound Drive, south on Greyhound until 2 p.m. Bring your unwanted medications to the Drive to the Alumni Stadium. police department during that time for disposal. We can Paul We will close northbound S. Main St. at Broad St. only accept medications that are in pill form. We cannot Malewski beginning at 5:45 p.m. We will close southbound S. Main accept liquids or inhalers. St. at Knight St. beginning at 5:45 p.m. Hall St. will be the Paul Malewski is the Eaton Rapids Police Department police delivery ser- detour route for Main St. traffic. State St. will be closed chief.

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EATON RAPIDS — Alan the Good Time Cloggers • Tuesday, Sept. 20: 9 to magician 3 p.m., crafts; Noon, cards a.m., Wii; Noon, lunch; 12:30 Kazam, a professional magi- will entertain. 10 a.m., exercise; 10:15 a.m., • Wednesday, Sept. 21: and potluck lunch p.m., Good Time Cloggers. cian from the southwest Other activities this Wii Bowling; Noon, lunch; 9:30 a.m., administrative • Thursday, Sept. 22: 9 — From the Eaton Rapids region of Michigan will be week include: 12:30 p.m., Alan Kazam, board meeting; 10 a.m. to to 10 a.m., exercise; 10:15 Senior Center entertaining at the Eaton Rapids Senior Center after lunch on Sept. 20. His magic show is a fun interactive program that will leave you puzzled. On Thursday, Sept. 22,

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Olivet College gets top ranking in report OLIVET — In its 2012 edition of America’s “Best Colleges,” U.S. News & World Report ranks Olivet College in the top tier of Best Regional Colleges – Midwest. This is the second time since January that Olivet has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report. “Recognition as a top tier college by U.S. News confirms what those familiar with Olivet have long known, that students can get one of the best educations in the region at Olivet College,” said Olivet College President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. “When combined with U.S. News’ recognition as one of

the most popular colleges in the country, it confirms that when students and their families take a close look at what they’ll receive when they come to Olivet, they see a quality small college education and a good value as well.” U.S. News & World Report is frequently cited as the nation’s premier college ranking publication. The rankings, which group schools based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, have grown to be the most comprehensive research tool for students and parents considering higher education opportunities.

The 2012 report includes data on 1,600 colleges and universities, with rankings based on several key measures of quality. The Regional Universities and Regional Colleges categories are based on the weighted scores of indicators including: peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving. Olivet earned the No. 58 spot in the top tier of the Best Regional Colleges – Midwest category. — From Olivet College

Local parents need to be positive techie role models This Labor Day weekend, PAW I had the pleasure of watch- PRINTS ing my alma mater play MSU in its first Friday night football game. Bill While there, I noticed DeFrance everyone around me using their phones to retrieve messages and text their friends. Even at church, I watched youngsters playing games on their phones. Lately, driving on the freeways in Lansing, it seems that every other driver is talking on their phone. This is the way we live now. I, too, was texting one of my daughters at the MSU game when I thought the Youngstown State Penguins had a chance! I also find

myself taking out my phone and constantly check my electronic mail, even though I never get anything that is really that important. We are all far more wired and plugged-in than we think. As we start a new school year, I am reminded of a couple of truths: • Kids are still kids, but through electronic media, they have access to so much more stuff than we did. • Technology in the learning and home environment is the way of the future but there is still a place for “unwired, unplugged and unconnected learning.” • Adults have to keep up to understand where kids and the world are moving, but we still owe them training on responsible behavior. This includes appropriate electronic behavior.

• We all get outmoded at some point by our kids’ peers, but good adult role models are an integral part of a healthy child’s or young adult’s life. I have a couple of suggestions to consider: • Get a facebook page or phone that allows for texting to keep in touch with your children and grandchildren. • Play video games with kids. There are actually some educational ones out there! • Help kids unplug by taking walks, going to a community or athletic event or telling them family stories. • Set some positive examples especially when it comes to what you say electronically. • I tell myself this all the time: Love them to death because they are our future. Bill DeFrance is the superintendent of Eaton Rapids Schools.

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EATON RAPIDS — Imagine spending an hour of your time each week engaged with a six-year-old in a one on one situation. Imagine further, that you are engaged in reading tasks that both you and the student enjoy. This is not fantasy, it is reality and it happens every day at Lockwood Elementary from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Are you recently retired? Are you in between jobs? Are you a work at home individual? Are you someone that needs to feel more productive,

or contribute more to the community? Look no further. Lockwood Elementary has a unique opportunity for you. The mentoring program has been in existence for more than 15 years. Currently, there are more than 20 volunteers that donate an hour of their time each week. During the hour, the volunteers see two students; one student from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., then a second student from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. You will be doing activities designed by the reading

consultant. You will also be trained by the reading consultant. The service that you provide is beyond measure. You will be a crucial person that helps to launch these students into the wonderful world of literacy. In addition, the relationship that you share with “your” two students is indeed, “priceless.” Consider joining the Lockwood Mentoring Program. If you are interested, call the school at (517) 663-8194 or Kathleen McGlinchey at (517) 371-1988. — From Lockwood Elementary School

County workshop aimed at helping smokers quit CHARLOTTE — A quit smoking workshop brought to you by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is planned for Thursday, Sept. 29, from noon-2

p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health “If you are trying to quit, have quit in Department, 1033 Health Care Drive, Char- the past and not had success, or are thinklotte. RSVP to Heather Sanders at (517) ing of quitting — then this workshop may 541-2691 or hsanders@bedhd.org. be for you,” states Heather Sanders, health educator for the BEDHD. Sanders reports that this free program is a no-pressure, one-time workshop that shows you how you can be smoke-free. “We give you the tools you will need for baby, mother and child. This event is a fund- to be successful when you are ready to There will be lots of cloth- raiser for MOPS of Eaton quit smoking.” Included in the program ing, furniture, toys and Rapids, a non-profit orga- are ways to make it easier with helpful equipment to fill all of your nization designed to nurneeds. ture and support mothers This event is open to of small children. everyone and doors will Limited vendor space is open for shopping at 9 a.m. still available. Free admission from 9 a.m. Contact Emily at (517) to 1 p.m. 663-6353 for vendor inforNew this year is early mation. bird shopping from 8 to 9 — From the Mothers of a.m., $5 admission. Preschoolers

MOPS is planning Mom 2 Mom sale EATON RAPIDS — The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group of Eaton Rapids will be hosting their semi-annual Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, the large red brick church at 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. Over 40 vendors will be on site selling used items

Reading Mentors Needed at Lockwood Elementary Are you recently retired? Are you in between jobs? Are you a work at home individual? Are you someone that needs to feel more productive, or contribute more to the community? Look no further. Lockwood Elementary has a unique opportunity for you.

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Resources help in eating more fruit, veggies CHARLOTTE — Less sodium, added sugar and solid fat, and fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables; the government’s recommendations about what we should eat have been updated with a few key changes. Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) examine the latest developments in nutritional science and release a new version of their Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This is done to keep them current with new developments in nutritional science. The guidelines serve as the basis for federal food and nutrition programs like the USDA school breakfast and lunch programs. “By following the new guidelines and filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal or snack, you’ll be eating more of what your body needs to be healthy and at your optimum weight,” said Elizabeth Pivonka,

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County’s health department awarded grant CHARLOTTE — The Barry-Eaton District Health Department was selected by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to receive grant funding to initiate and complete a robust community health improvement process in preparation for the new, voluntary, national accreditation process for public health departments due to launch this month. This funding will help the Barry-Eaton District Health Department develop a community health assessment (CHA) and a community health improvement plan (CHIP), two of the three prerequisites that every health department must complete before applying for accreditation. Barry-Eaton District Health Department is among 12 local health departments across the

nation to receive this award. The award is supported through funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The health department’s project focuses on health assessment and planning for Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton counties as a Capital Area region. Barry-Eaton District Health Department is coordinating the effort, and will co-lead the project with the Ingham County Health Department and the Mid-Michigan District Health Department. “Our project will take a look at what makes people healthy, or not so healthy, in the rural, suburban and urban areas of each county,” explains Anne Barna, health analyst for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. “Together with community partners, we will develop a plan to improve health and reduce health

inequities in the Capital Area.” The assessment and improvement planning will take approximately 12 to 18 months to complete. Each demonstration site will engage community members and local public health system partners to improve the overall health of their jurisdictions. NACCHO will use lessons learned from the grantees’ experiences to create a public resource center, complete with examples of high-quality CHAs and CHIPs, to help other local health departments complete the community health improvement process after the formal accreditation rollout. “We are proud to be selected by NACCHO as one of 12 demonstration sites to receive funding in order to pursue accreditation through quality health

assessment and improvement planning. The grant is evidence of our longstanding commitment to improving the health of our community and to advancing public health standards nationwide,” said Steve Tackitt, health officer for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. In addition to working on issues affecting their communities, the demonstration sites also will investigate why some groups of people might not be as healthy as others, and develop a plan to address these health inequities. For example, if a health assessment identifies high rates of death from heart disease and low rates of physical activity in a community, the grantee might also consider the social and economic factors contributing to the statistic, such as a lack of safe sidewalks and

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regular people can try. Starting off small and building up as skills are developed are good ways to begin. For example: • Tile a small kitchen backsplash before tackling an entire bathroom shower enclosure or floor. • Build an outdoor potting stand before attempting furniture or cabinetry work in a main room of the house. • Change out a ceiling fan or lighting fixture before re-running electrical lines through the home. • Succeed in repairing a leaky drain pipe before taking on a more advanced plumbing issue. • Use regular painting techniques first before experimenting with a trendy faux finish or plaster application. There are many different things individuals can do themselves that stretch beyond routine home maintenance. From manicures to pool upkeep, the potential to save money when budgets are tight can be a powerful motivator.

Ways to ready your home to withstand harsh winter weather insulation. Such joists won’t be visible in an adequately insulated attic. Put up the storm windows. It’s nice to open the windows in the spring and summer and let the warm air waft in through the screens. But when summer is over, it’s time to put up the storm windows once again. Storm windows add an extra layer of protection from the elements and are especially valuable in homes with single-pane glass windows. Homeowners who don’t have storm windows should consider upgrading their existing windows. Such a project isn’t cheap, but newer windows will almost certainly lead to lower heating costs, meaning the project will essentially pay for itself over time. Homeowners who can’t afford to replace all of their windows don’t have to replace them all at once. Instead, replace them a few at a time and make the

rooms where you spend the most time each winter the first on the list to receive new windows. Be diligent with the gutters. Leaves falling from trees is an idyllic image associated primarily with autumn. Unfortunately, when leaves fall they often fall into the gutters. Routinely clean the gutters once the leaves start to fall. Clean gutters will allow snow and rain to effectively drain through the gutters. If the gutters are clogged, snow might have nowhere to go when it begins to melt, and roof damage might result. Such damage is costly but preventable in most instances. One of the easier preventive measures to take is to routinely clean the gutters of leaves and other debris that accumulate during the fall. When cleaning the gutters, make sure they are properly aligned. Poorly aligned gutters can lead to a host of problems.

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Things to consider when budgeting your home improvement Home improvement projects have become de rigueur for today’s homeowners. Be it a kitchen remodel or the ever popular man cave project, home improvement projects remain a goal for many. As enticing as a home improvement project might be, no project can be successful until a budget has been established. The right budget will keep homeowners from going deep into debt when improving their homes, ensuring that, upon the project’s completion, they can fully enjoy their revamped castles without the specter of significant debt hanging ominously over their heads. Before beginning a home improvement project, homeowners can take the following things into consideration.

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OLIVET — The Olivet College football team lost 64-14 to Elmhurst (Ill.) College tonight before 1,755 fans at Langhorst Field in Elmhurst, Ill last week. The Bluejays led 30-0 after one quarter of play. Olivet got on the scoreboard when junior Edric

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NEWS IN BRIEF Meals on Wheels volunteers sought Volunteers are needed to help deliver hot meals to local homebound elderly citizens in Eaton County. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, except holidays. Volunteers choose their schedules, as well as a driving or non-driving route. Approximately one hour is required to complete deliveries. Training is provided, and mileage reimbursement is available. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, have a car and valid driver’s license, or partner with someone who has these requirements. Volunteers are also needed in the kitchen, located in Charlotte. Kitchen volunteers help pack meals for each client. If you are interested in more information about this volunteer program or are ready to start volunteering, contact Keri Jo Papranec or Vince Wheat at (517) 541-2330.

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Diabetic support group offered Eaton Rapids Medical Center Diabetic Support Group has been formed under the direction of Registered Dietitian, Leslie Neubecker, and will meet every second Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. in the conference room, located in the lower level of the hospital. Various speakers are brought in each month to focus on a variety of subjects such as label reading, depression and diabetes, complications of diabetes, diet information and other topics of interest. Par-

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of offense, including 132 yards on the ground. Miller led the rushing attack with 12 carries for 73 yards. Senior Mike Martin (Caledonia/Wayland Union) also had 12 rushes for 67 yards. Three quarterbacks combined to complete 18-of-33 passes for 149 yards. Phillips was 9-of-14 for 80 yards. Beach caught a team-high four passes for 23 yards. Defensively, junior attending one, some, or all Dominic Harder (Columbia, the meetings, starting at S.C./Irmo) recorded a teamany time. For more infor- high five tackles. mation, call Alice at (517) 663-3423, Jan at (517) 663-3524 or Roger at (517) 628-2725.

Grief support group meets in ER Goodwill in need A grief support group, of donations sponsored by the Stephen Ministry of First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in the church library, main floor, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is a broad-based, confidential group serving all in the church and community at no charge. The group is open to individuals suffering any kind of loss or change, including the loss of a loved one through death, divorce, military or other circumstance, and those struggling with unemployment, relocation, retirement, disability, health concerns or other losses or changes. Those interested are encouraged to consider

The Goodwill attended donation station in the Family Fare parking lot in Eaton Rapids is accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; receipts are available upon request when donations are dropped off when an attendant is on duty. Goodwill accepts clean clothing, footwear, jewelry, books, games, toys, puzzles, houseware items, collectibles, working electrical and electronic items. Goodwill cannot accept large appliances, large pieces of furniture, household chemicals, used automotive parts, plumbing or building materials, and anything with freon in it.

Olivet’s Williams earn honors OLIVET — Olivet College senior James Williams (Battle Creek/Central) has earned Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Special Teams Player of the Week honors in football. Williams returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown and ran back a kickoff 90 yards for another score in Williams Olivet’s 36-35 loss to Cornell

(Iowa) College Sept. 3 at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. He also caught three passes for 69 yards, including 39 on a touchdown reception. Williams finished the game with 238 total all-purpose yards. The 65 yard punt return is the longest since Oct. 21, 2006, when Carl Mulder returned a punt 80 yards for a score. — From Olivet College

Elmhurst had 395 yards, including 233 rushing. Craig Swift had seven carries for 60 yards. Joe Furco completed 7-of-10 passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns. Rodney Payton topped the team with four receptions for 78 yards and two scores. Wayne Tuckson led the defense with 10 tackles. The Comets will return to Illinois next Saturday for a 2 p.m. game at North Central College. — From Olivet College

Helen Irene (Lydamore) Frost Eaton Rapids Passed away in Lansing September 12, 2011 at the age of 90. She was born in Hudson, MI. September 21, 1920, the daughter of Guy and Neva (Jenkins) Lydamore. Helen worked for Leonard’s Distributing, the Secretary of State and retired from the Michigan State Police. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and was a volunteer at the Charlotte Senior Center. Helen was very involved with all the activities at the Dimondale Center. Her family and friends were the most precious part of her life. Helen is survived by her daughter, Neva (Dennis) Sulpher of Eaton Rapids; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and a sister, Grace (James) Smith of Hudson, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Frost Sr; 3 sons; 1 sister; 2 grandsons, 1 niece and 1 daughter-in-law. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday September 15, 2011 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids with Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson, MI. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dimondale Nursing Care Center, 4000 N. Michigan Rd. Dimondale, MI 48821 or McLearen Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar St. Lansing, MI 48910. Online condolences may be sent to w.shellyodell.com

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Eaton Rapids Passed away September 8, 2011 at the age of 86. June was born in Eaton Rapids on April 20, 1925, the daughter of Robert and Nellie Mae (Gillett) Hoag. She enjoyed crafting and traveling to the Soo Locks, Gatlinburg, TN and Pensacola, FL. June is survived by her daughter, Josephine (Frederick) Bannister of Eaton Rapids; son, Roger (Marissa) Serwack of Pensacola, FL; 5 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Fern Conklin of Grayling, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kazmir Serwack in 1988; parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday September 12, 2011 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids with Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48910. Online condolences may be sent to w.shellyodell.com

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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites adults of all ages to empower girls by becoming Girl Scout volunteers. If you are a college student, parent, working woman, or Girl Scout alumna, you can partner with Girl Scouts to impact the young people in your community. Girl Scouts invites you to become a “24-hour volunteer,” committing just 24

hours this year to girls where you live, or select one of many volunteer options from troop leader to project advisor. Women who would like to share their talents, learn new skills and become expert girl developers can contact Elizabeth Duran at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Lansing Regional Center for a conversation or personal meeting at 1-800968-9421.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Observatory to hold viewings GRAND LEDGE — Eaton County Parks invites everyone to the Fox Park Observatory for public viewing nights on the following Saturdays this fall. • Sept. 17, 24; 9-11 p.m.: View the moon, Jupiter, summer Milky Way and great square of Pegasus. • Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 8-11 p.m.: Check out the moon, Jupiter, Uranus and the autumn sky. Observation nights will not be held on nights with more than 30 percent cloud cover. Call the Observatory at (517) 645-6666 during public viewing hours to check on sky conditions. Public observation nights are suitable for people of all ages. Program cost is $2 per person or $5 per family, payable on site. The Observatory, located at 3979 E. Gresham Hwy., Potterville, is an open air observatory.For more information, visit www.eatoncountyparks.org or call the Eaton County Parks office at (517) 627-7351. — From Eaton County Parks

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MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES 8 weeks, AKC Registered, Beautiful coat and markings, shots, wormed, Males & Females, Smooth and Longhaired. $400.00. (269)763-9715 (269)420-5428 Miniature Pinschers $250. 1st shots & wormed, 989584-6192 no Sunday calls. MIN PIN PUPPIES Black and Tan, 8 weeks, Beautiful coat and markings, Dew claws, Good with children, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, vet checked, Tails done $250.00. (517)980-6057 POM PUPPIES!! Shots, wormed. $200-$500 www.puppy-place.net 517-404-1028 or 404-6235 RAGDOLLS ADORABLE KITTENS 3 females, 1 male, fixed, shots. $300 ww6163hp@yahoo.com RAT TERRIER PUPS $125 each. 989-593-2117

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ST. JOHNS Scrapbooking Inventory BABY MINI Sale. Sept. 23, 9-7, Sept. 24, ADORABLE DONKEYS. Spotted & solid. 9-3. 1504 Marceline Dr. Great pets. Items include scrapbook Call 51 7 -676-4702 paper wax, paper, stickers, stamps, ink pads, stencils, ADORABLE COCKAPOO much more. PUPPIES. Unique colors, docked tails, dewclaws, WILLIAMSTON: THUR. wormed, born 8/13/11. PaSEPT. 22 thru Sun. Sept. rents on site. $300 firm. 25, 9am-8pm everyday. 517-667-8660, 517-749-0170 Huge yard sale-lots of new household items, new ADORABLE NONSHEDDING glassware, furniture. 720 E. TOYS Cavachons, MaltiChurch, off 96 exit 17 poos, Malti-poms. Williamston Rd. to Putnam Mini Dauschunds. Rd. Shots. $250-$500. 517-404-3045 www.puppy-parlor.com ADORABLE PUPPIES!! Maltese, Pomeranian, Pomchon, Pom-Poos, 4233 S. DEWITT Rd, St. Porkies Johns, Fri, Sat, Sept. 23-24, $200-$750 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. books, coswww.puppy-place.net tume jewelry, women’s 517-404-1028 clothing, humidifier, wedor 404-6235 ding decos, purses, pictures, frames, home deco items, misc S. DeWitt Rd., between Taft and Price Rd off US-27

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Household Estate Sales ESTATE SALE Sept 23 & 24, 9am-4pm. Antiques, furniture, tools and old books. 1661 Monroe Rd., Portland.

Moving Sales EVERYTHING MUST GO Shop & garden tools, bedding, furn., yard equip., clothes & lots more! Fri., Sat. Sept 23-24, 9am-3pm. 2066 Brunswick, Charlotte off Otto betw. Lansing & Packard.

Rummage Sales Flea Markets LANSING 5228 S. Pennsy lvania Ave. Huge sale. Lansing Liederkranz (German dish, American Club). Wed, Sept. 21, Thurs. Sept. 22, 9am-5pm. Fri. Sept. 23, 9am-noon, $1 bag on Friday. Great variety of items.

Animals Lost LOST 3 YR old Min Pin, male, neutered, answers to the name of Buddy, on M99 heading toward Lansing Sat. 9/3. 517-663-2443 or 282-5204.

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AKC LABRADOR RETRIEVERS Black & Chocolate, Dew claws removed, Excellent hunters, Good guard dogs, Great with children, lovable, parents on site, shots, wormed. 13 Years Breeding Experience. $350 Males, $400 Females. (269)209-2315 AKC MALE Bichon. 5 yrs old. $100. Call for information, 517-676-4709 AKITA PUPPIES, PURE white, Very cute, 90% Akita, 8 wks, male /female $250. Mother avail. 517420-3634.

ALAPAHA BLUE-BLOOD BULLDOG puppies- Variety of colors, Born August 26, 2011, Beautiful coat and markings, Champion lines, Good guard dog, Health guaranteed, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, records, shots, show quality, vet checked, wormed, Rare breed bulldogs registered with the www.IOEBA.net. $1000. (517)420-8571 (517)4208547 rcraig76@charter.net AMERICAN ESKIMO PUPPIES Minis, 2 males left, shots & wormed, $200. Call 517-543-2119. AUSTRAILAN SHEPHERDSTOY BLUE Merles, Blk Tri, Blk Bi., Born Aug. 2nd, Beautiful coat and markings, Dew claws, shots, vet checked, wormed, Taking deposits. Will be ready to go Sept.17th. Charlotte,MI $300.00. (269)274-8790 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $300 and $500 ALSO adult dogs. 616-8911058. BLUE BRINDLE 1 wk old pit LAB PUPPIES HUNT TEST bull puppy w/cute pink TITLED PARENTS AKC/UKC nose, 1st shots, dewCH lines ormed, $150. 230-7207 Dews/shots/v et/deworme d gundog or family comBOXER PUPPIES AKC reg. panion, health guar. OFA ready to go. Shots, hips/elbows CERF wormed, tails & dewclaws $950. (517)420-3597 done. $500. 517-614-2924. EmeraldGlenLab s@gmail.c BOXER PUPPIES tails, dew om claws, vet checked, mom & dad on site. Ready now. LAB PUPS CHOCOLATE and Black, AKC Registered, Males $350, females $400. shots, wormed, $250.00. 517-599-2064 ( 5 1 7 ) 2 4 2 - 0 6 7 7 CHIHUAHUA MALE, glyders@aol.com WHITE&BEIGE, 15 weeks, Good with children, MINATURE DACHSHUNDS, NEED to sell due to mov loveable, parents on site, ing, 1-male 6 months, 1pure bred, shots, vet male 5yrs, 1-female 4 yrs. checked, $250.00. Please call 517-899-0053 (517)541-9485

ROTTWEILER PUPS AKC Champion lines, OFA cert. Family raised. Vet checked. 517-663-6785 SHIH TZU PUPPIES 8 weeks old. $300. 517-575-2665. SHIH TZU PUPPIES beauti ful quality. Home raised, akc parents on site. Prices start $250. 517-945-4279 SMALL DOG 2 or 3 years old. Pref. nonshedding. Call 332-8228 TOY POODLES CKC, all shots, Males $275 each. 517-589-0257 or 517256-0351.

WEST HIGHLAND TERRIERS "Westies" Nonshed Shots Small Family Dogs $400 810-496-3697 YORKIE BICHON PUPPIES Non shedding, 1st shots, 610#, all males, family raised. $250. 989-291-3989

YORKIES MALTESE & YorkiPoos Tcup/Toys NonShed $300/up 989.225.1367

Farm AnimalsLivestock GAME CHICKENS FOR SALE Old English & American Game. 517-525-2054.

Farm Equipment -Supplies FRONT MOUNT tractor rock box. $175. 989-593-2117

Farm Produce FRESH TOMATOES, sweet corn, beans, squash, other veggies, peaches, apples, pears. Call 517-204-4827 TOMATOES, PEACHES Raspberries, sweet corn, squash & more. Felzke Farms, 5501 W. Herbison, DeWitt. 517-669-9459.

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DELTA GUN SHOW. Sun. Sept. 18. Open to public. W. of Lansing on Saginaw Hwy., N. Canal Rd. to club. 9-3pm. $3. 517-321-5843. REMINGTON 870 SPECIAL 12 gauge, scope & case. Remington 1100, 12 gauge, Bent & Rib, full choke. Remington 6mm Model 4, Leopold scope, extra clip & shells. Burris 4x40 rifle scope. Tasco 4x16x40 target scope. Buck hunting knives. 517-349-3136. REMINGTON WOOD MASTER 742 Semi auto. rifle, 308, real clean with scope, $375. German 8mm Mouser, nice shape, $125. Call 269-758-4269 afternoons.

RARE COINS & SETS f or sale: One includes complete 1956-2011 US Mint Proof Coins. In the fall of 2010, this set had a Red Book retail of $1,094.50. In mid-September, 2011, the retail value of the set is now $1,964.90 with the surge in gold & silver. I would consider the best offer over $1,300.00. I have a 1909 "VDB" US Penny rated by PCGS as MS64RB, then an 1885 CC Morgan Silver Dollar in BU, the 2nd lowest mintage of ALL Morgan Silver Dollars (228,000) valued at approx. $1,300.00 +. The end of an era set with a ’63 Franklin 50 cent piece & a ’64 Kennedy 50 cent piece both rated by NGC in PR67. There’s an 1878 "7" tail feather Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar & finally a True American ARTIFACT Recovered from beneath the World Trade Center, at Ground Zero, from 9-112001. There was over $200 million in Gold & Silver coins locked in vaults beneath the WTC. This coin is 1 of few that survived in such great condition. Only the renowned PCGS Coin Firm was granted entry to verify the Authenticity & the Grade of each coin. The coin I have for sale is Rated a "2001" $1 Silver Eagle PCGS Gem Unc, 9-1101, WTC Ground Zero Recovery Artifact. It comes with 2 other priceless items. The 1st is a 2011 "W" (West Point Mint) $1 Silver Eagle PCGS graded PR70DCAM. A proof 70 deep cameo is the most perfect condition that any coin can be graded & the 2nd item is a coffee table book of the World wide events that have taken place since that fateful day 10 years ago. The 3 come together as a set, the Artifact from below Ground Zero, the Perfect Coin struck this very year, & the book highlighting events of 10 years. I have other coins & sets for sale, if you are seriously interested, you may call me on my cell phone at (517)-5250218. You will have to leave a message, but I will call you ASAP. Please leave your phone # twice, so I am sure to get it. I must insist we meet at Dart bank in either Mason or South Holt. The coins are normally stored there & it would be safer to conduct business there for all of us involved.

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WANTED: UNWANTED C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K 2 WOODEN LOFT Beds, 5 QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER f rom dresser drawer, student appliances, air conditiona kid/pet/smoke free Seasoned firewood. Deliv desk, twin size, exc. cond. ers, cars, trucks, vans, home, excellent cond. ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16" $500 firm. Call or text 989 farm machinery, lawn $350. 517-230-6440. 517-651-5214. 295-2574. mowers, campers, hot FIREWOOD BUNDLES FOR water tanks, aluminum or ROUND TABLE & 4 Captain’s sale. Real cheap. Call 517- A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD steel boats, aluminum winchair, medium wood, $120. AND Queen Pillow Top 391-4645. dows or doors, aluminum Ph. 887-6039 after 5. Mattress Set. Brand newtoppers, any types of alunever used, sell all for SOLID OAK DINING table minum or steel siding, $275. 989-923-1278 4 wheelers, go carts, trailwith 8 cushioned high A Temperpadic style memers, batteries. back chairs, expands to ory foam mattress set All picked up for Free. 92", will sell o f r $1800. Queen, new-nev e r used, as Call 517-628-2818 Beautiful cond. 517 490ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARseen on TV, with warranty . 8177 or 517 663-3378. KET Sun. Sept. 25. 400 ExCost $1800, Sell $695. Can hibitors. Rain or shine. 8:00 deliv e r. 989-832-2401 am to 4:00 pm, located at MM the Fairgrounds, Right in Allegan, MI. $4 admission. No pets. PIANO, YAMAHA, UPRIGHT, medium oak finish, excelPARADISE Doll FURNITURE & ANTIQUES ANTIQUE lent cond. $1500. Call 517(Violet) $100; Full Deluxe 321-8109. 4 buildings w/12,000 sq.ft.of quality Craftmatic Bed Paid $3500 Asking $700; Sofa 88" used furniture,antiques,collectibles. $300; Dehumidifier 2 gal. MAYTAG WASHER & dry er HUGE SELECTION, GREAT VALUES. Silhouette $40. Stearns & $150/pair. 517-281-1917 Foster Prem. Deluxe European Comfort top 18" WE ARE WORTH THE DRIVE! REFRIG, ELECTRIC RANGE, Mattress & box Spring 2 COMPOUND BOWS: 1 Microwave White Maytag Layaway terms available.We buy estates. $600. 517/455-9225. BROWNING, FULLY LOADappliances, model year ED. $300. PSC DEER HUNT2 milesW.of Hastings at M37/M43 BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE ER, 2000. Range is ceramic $150. 517 914-7488. cooktop, microwave is 989-834-2028 Sun.12-5pm • Mon.-Th.10-6pm wall mount. You take www.bcbarns.com away. $350 for set, 100 Fri.10-8pm • Sat.9-5pm each (517)614-2007 ENGLISH WOOLEN FABRIC jwallace@dillonllc.com 100% worsted. 60’’ wide, 26 yd length. Lightweight - HAWAII 2 ROUND T R I P $7 per yd. Heavyweight AIRFARES, leave any major ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, lif ts $9 per yd. Asst colors. airport, $199 ea. 1-800-325people up to stand & lays Green, maroon, navy, gray, 8816 them back $200; dresser black. Dry clean. 517-543CRAFTORS WANTED FOR $25; misc. 517-394-0954 7427. Good Shepherds Lutheran Church Dec. 3rd Craft Sale. ETHAN ALLEN SECRETARY. ITEMS FOR sale Green Beautiful antique pine fin Tables are only $10. Set Microfiber sectional like ish. $500.00 (989)584-6619 up will start at 6 a.m. and new $400; Pool table & acthe craft show will start at KING OAK BDRM OUTFIT cessories, 8 ft, slate red UTILITY TRAILER, 5’X 8’1" inside dimension, full size 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7000 W. Sagbed, tall & long dresser felt, $300; coffee table & 2 tires w/ spare. Ramps ininaw Hwy. near Horrocks. w/mirror, nightstands end tables, black laquer cluded. $850.00 (517)282For more info please call $700. Queen Bed, frame, and mirror top, $150; din8978 ajmille@gmail.com 517-321-6100. matt., $275. 517-694-8724. ing table set white oak, 6 chairs, lighted buf e f t PINE COFFEE TABLE Email the Lansing Community Email the Lansing Community hutch, $300 for set; Ab $45; sof a , $40. EntertainNewspapers 24/7 at: Newspapers 24/7 at: lounger, $25. All items like ment center $45. All in exc. lcnclassifieds@gannett.com lcnclassifieds@gannett.com brand new. 517-541-0282 cond. 517-627-2618

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Holt-Dimondale 4465 Bowline, Lansing. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2050 sq. ft. $149,900 517-290-4829

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CADGEWITH FARMS CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME COLONIAL VILLAGE Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, $35K. Open floor plan, upAREA: small 1 bdrm. sunroom facing the pond, dated, fully furnished., 2 Quiet Area. No Smoking, corner lot, 2 car garage, bdrm., 2 bath, Florida No Pets. Call 517-485$40,000/best offer. Anxroom, new central 4300 ATTENTION HUNTERS FOR ious to sell. Senior comair/heat. Call 517-526-2936 Lease 100 acres with apmunity 55+. 517-371-101. proximately 12 wooded DEWITT COUNTRY LIVING, acres with rustic cabin in 1 bdrm, new hardwood Central Ionia County. For floors, carport, nice yard, more information ask for storage unit, some util. John $Make an offer incl. $485. 248-756-3224 mp e ck i n s@ y ah o o .c o m (989)855-3843 (517)648CEMETERY LOTS (4), FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., ACT NOW & 5295 Deepdale Cemetery, sec. MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! SAVE MONEY!!! 12, on the road. $7000/all Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, or best offer. 517-285-2674 We will pay to relocate clean, lg. closets, laundry, your home to our carport, mini blinds. Concommunity! venient location on bus EASTLAWN MEMORY GAR*$8,500 for Doublewide route. From $650. 517-641DENS, Garden of Nativity, *$5,500 for Singlewide 7645 or 641-7788. Okemos. 1 double lawn LAKEFRONT 194 HOME, *$199 Starting Site crypt incl. vault with 1 7 mi. n. of Perry on private Rent! granite marker. $3300. all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., GRAND LEDGE *Holt School District! Ph. 517-449-0912. 4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceil2 bdrm. fireplace, *Pet Friendly ing, fireplace, 2 level walkgarage, central air, NO APPLICATION FEES! out. Priced @ 2003 apwasher & dryer, Contact us! Sites are praisal, VERY creative fi $650. 517-282-9669 or Limited nancing, buyer must have 517-349-8000 Kensington Meadows excellent credit/net worth. 1-888-605-2237 989 277 3793 www.relocatemyhouse.com Expires 9/30/2011 EHO HOLT: 1 BDRM., 2nd floor MORRISON LAKE 65 58 $470 + deposit. Air. Free Dausman Park, Clarksville. heat, water, trash pick$419,000. Lake front home. CAN’T GET FINANCED? up. Coin laundry. 1970 Lot size 65x140, 4 bdrm., 3 Been turned down? Aurelius Road. Applicafull baths, 3 stall attached Bankruptcy? tions, up front. garage, 3 stall pole barn Foreclosure? 615 N. PENNSYLVANIA Near ** 586-292-3681 ** on separate 100x100 lot. NO PROBLEM! Sparrow Hosp. Spacious 1 Call 248-212-7955. Call Landstar Homes & 2 bdrm. Most utilities LCC/COOLEY NEAR 616 W. 517 645-4444 incl. $500 & $570 per mo Genesee. 1 bdrm. upper, Restrictions apply! +deposit. Ph. 517-204-6534. $620 AND 2 bdrm. flat, $730. INCL ALL UTIL. CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , Clean, quiet, spacious liv clean, saf e , large liv . rm. ing. Newly remodeled OSCODA SENIOR LIVING lots of closets, washer & CATA on block. Ref. & div All-inclusive Luxury Senior dry e r on premise, heat ided dep. req. 51 7 -623-6204 Condos. For Sale/Rent/Rent CADGEWITH FARMS paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus to Own. From $49,000 or Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, stop out front. $545. 517 S. LANSING : 826 Larned. $690/month. Call 1-800sunroom facing the pond, 896-2455 or 517 322-2456 Near Pennsylvania & 496. 386-7133 for details. 5951 corner lot, 2 car garage, Upstairs 1 bdrm, updatN. Skeel Ave., Oscoda, MI with fireplace. CHARLOTTE 1 bdrm., Quiet, ed, $500/mo. + deposit, 4 8 7 5 0 $40,000/best offer. Anxno pets, heat incld. $395 + includes utilities. 989www.oscodaseniorliv ing.com ious to sell. Senior comsec. dep. 517-204-6224. 224-3532 or 989-640-1406 MM munity 55+. 517-371-101.

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BAILEY - Charming updated cottage By owner - $156,800 4 br, 2 bath, many built in’s Studio behind garage w/wood stove Living room fire pl. insert Call Bob 517.927.1834 robertottob@gmail.com

Lansing CLINTON COUNTY Home in quiet senior community. Liv rm., dining rm., fam. rm, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, kitchen & laundry rm. 2 car garage, lg. deck. Selling due to illness. Make an offer. Ph. 517-346-7799.

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$92,900 NEW LISTING! Quiet Country Setting – This nice 3 BR ranch, with 1,040 sq. ft., is located on 2.9 acres. Features include a kitchen pantry, new carpeting, deck and a big yard! There is also a 3 car detached, heated garage. Something for the whole family! Call Brian 663-4500. Ross & Assoc.

E. WIGHT ST. 3 bdrm., Newly remodeled, new roof, new flooring, new paint, cent. air, new dishwasher. 2 car garage, Nice deck, fenced yard, shed. Must see! $89,900. 517-2827791 or 989-224-2872.

Waverly RIVER RIDGE SUBD. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached garage, central air, partly fin. bsmt., 20x40 deck. Assume mortgage. Call 517321-8772 for appt. Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

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Department of Human Services - 1 appointment Tri-County Aging Consortium - 1 appointment (Must be at least 60 years of age) Planning Commission - 3 appointments Parks and Recreation Commission - 1 appointment EATRAN - 1 appointment Purchase of Development Rights Selection Committee 3 appointments Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board - 1 appointment Construction Board of Appeals 1 electrical trade representative and citizen Building Authority - 1 appointment Historical Commission - 2 appointments 6 Year Term Expiring 12/31/17 Road Commission - 1 appointment If interested, the Citizen Involvement Applications for any of the listed appointments are available at the Eaton County Clerk’s Office located at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or applications can also be found on the Eaton County Website www.eatoncounty.org. Application deadline is September 30, 2011. GLI/CSG/ERN/DWN-953746

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CORVETTE COUPE 1978 $21,500 35,900 mi., L-82 8 cyl, PW, AC, PS, Lthr, Silver. 517-930-5559

Dodge ’98 DODGE DURANGO Black, 4WD, runs good. Good condition

196 FORD 150 $7500 65k, auto, match cap, run board, duel fuel tanks, stored winter. Dealer insp. & appraised. 517 699-8006 1979 FORD F-250 $900/BO Ext. cab, runs well, some rust, needs work. 71, 634 original miles. 517 676-6258 TAUSUS SE 198 PARTS $975 24 Valve V6, replaced transmission, new tires, Selling for parts. 517-927-4212 FORD EXPEDITION XLT SPORT 2006 $13,900 62K mi., 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, White 517-927-5004 2001 FOCUS $4995/BEST No rust, avg. miles, great mpg, new tires, loaded. Excellent condition 989-640-7932

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CUTLASS GL 19 58K mi., 1 Owner, Runs & looks great, lady owned! 517-819-0921 INTRIGUE GL 198 $2,000 161K mi., 6 cyl (3800 engine),Pwr Seats, Black. 517-648-4045

Pontiac MONTANA MINI-VAN 2002 $4150 Lthr, dbl pwr seat, rear a/c, DVD, CD/Cass., 2 sliding drs. 150K mi. 517-202-3687

Sport Utility Vehicles GMC ENVOY SLT 2003 $9,000 6 cyl, Lthr, 150,000mi., Burgundy. One owner 517-881-1574

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FORD FREESTAR MINI VAN ’06 Quad seats, leather, flipdown TV.

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HANDICAP VANS 5751 S CEDAR USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size Call Dale @ the Handicap Van Store 517-882-7299

Vans HANDICAP VANS 5751 S CEDAR USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size Call Dale @ the Handicap Van Store 517-882-7299

Automobiles Wanted VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ALIVE Top $$ paid, Free towing. Same day pickup. 7 Days. 517-487-8704 CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you Cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098

Junk Cars Wanted WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for used cars, trucks & vans. Will beat any offer. Free towing. 517-482-2260 BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737

GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 2002 EXT CAB $7,995 V8 142K New Tires, Needs Nothing, Great MPG 517-420-8203

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

GMC SIERRA 2500 198 $6,500 1 2K mi., H/D, 2WD w/camper, V-8, non-smoker 4 clean 989-640-3304

JT WRECKER SERVICE CASH PAID Wanted junk cars, trucks, vans, any cond. Free tow 7 days 517-393-8000

APT 1-2 BED NEWLY RE- FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto Owners/Waverly. Quiet MODELED 50 FEET FROM desirable neighborhood. LCC, from $495. Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No 517-204-5550 pets. From $575. 517-712517-515-8968 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153 HOUSING LCC NEAR 1 bdrm. apt. DISCRIMINATION? $625; also 1 room private Call The Fair Housing bath & kitch. $500. Util. Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR. incl. Sec. dep. & application fee. No pets. NonLCC/COOLEY LAW NEARsmoking. 517-675-5143 2 bdrm apt. All util. incl. leave message. W/D Incl. Sec. 8 ok. $550/mo. Jim 517-719-8163 PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. LANSING 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. Call for more information 517-272-1000 or visit vandaproperties.com 121 ISLAND AVE. 1 bdrm., 1st floor apartment, heat, water, trash removal and basement included. All new flooring. Must see! Quiet neighborhood. CHARLOTTE LUXURY $550/mo. 517-881-3386 APARTMENTS

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Homes For Rent

-----------------MASON 2 bdrm. fireplace, central air, washer/dryer. From $750. 517-282-9669 517-349-8000 ------------------

100 MEADOWLAWN 2 bdrm. new carpet, large yard, $550 + deposit. Water & sewage incl. No pets. Section 8 OK. 517-6466981.

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Holts Best Value $100 moves you in!

AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-1374 COUNTRY LIVING Small efficiency home, DeWitt Twp. $475 mo. + deposit & electric. Call after 6 pm 669-8205.

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Commercial For Rent

Deluxe office space for rent SPRINGPORT For rent with option to buy. 3 bdrm. in Delta Township. Close to I-496 and I-96 with a beautiranch, country living. ful tile entry to reception kitchen appliances includarea. Includes, 3 offices, ed. Most utilities furnish conference room, break ed. $750 mo., deposit reroom, and 2 baths. 1420 quired. Ph. 517-719-4028. sq.ft. of office with attached 1090 sq. ft. of heated ST. JOHNS warehouse/garage with 2 ONLY $536/MO.* overhead doors & private Rent to Own! 1,056 Sq. Ft. 2 Bed/2 Bath, New carpet bath. Only $9.50/sq.ft. "NOT TRIPLE NET" YOU PAY ONLY: & A/C. Nice Home! Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, For Details call and Refuse. *3 FREE The Meadows 989 224-7707 MONTHS WITH QUALIFIED LEASEE! Contact: WALK TO WORK or School! Ted VanDeventer @ 517816 W. Genesee, near 202-3135 d o w n t o w n . Remodeled/registered, 3 bdrm., 2 full baths, lg. 3rd floor, all appliances incl. WD. Parking. $950/mo. Call Jim 517 327-7555. UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL W. Saginaw. Office space. from $400. Large white house next to Outback Restaurant. Amenities, light & bright, ample parkENJOY THE FALL COLORS ing. 3 offices available. Ph. Lakefront on scenic Duck 517-285-9830. Lake, w/use of private hot tub. paddleboat, row boat, canoe, Kitchenette, Direct TV, Firepit, Sleeps 8. Near Mt Pleasant. $175/wkend. $350/Week 989-435-4045. GRAND LEDGE DOWNTOWN 1500 sq.ft. perfect for of fice, store or studio. $495 + util. Call 517-886-5579.

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SALEM VILLA Camper trailer 403-FB 2010 Beautiful camper and barely used.This 40 ft trailer has 3 slides and is loaded. 2 bedroom. MSTA! Wash/dryer, fireplace, flat screen, full size appliances, sleeps up to 9. Only selling cuz of health reasons. $22,000/obo. (517)645-2306 ( 5 1 7 ) 7 4 9 - 1 2 0 6 emkat73@sbcglobal.net

Legals power tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the East main entrance of the Eaton County Courthouse building, located at 1045 Independence Boulevard in the City of Charlotte and County of Eaton, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday September 29, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock, local time, in the forenoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as afore said then due on said Mortgage together with 6.75 percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit:

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AIRPORT NEAR, CLEAN 1 bdrm, includes utilities. Central air, no pets. $525. 517-488-1645

Saddleback Ranch. 2 bdrm., 2 full baths. Pet friendly. For more information call: 517-2721000 or visit: vandaproperties.com

EAST SIDE - If you are looking for a deluxe apt. with all the utlitiles paid and a price that CAN’T BE BEAT for the quality you get, Call 517-4828196 Come by and See us!! Save your Gas, Leave your car in the carport. Save $700 for parking. Bus 1 block away, University 1 mile away, & Capitol 1 mile away.

HASLETT 5705 Potter, near lake. Large 2 BR. 1.5 bath, fire place, central air. Utility room with washer / dryer hookup. No pets, $595/mo. incl. water. Call 517-3728000 or 517 881-5619. HOLT: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm., apt. located on quiet street along CATA bus route, free heat, free water. Will consider some pets. Stay rest of month for free. Immediate availibility. $610/mo, $390 security. 517 9275776.

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Duplexes Townhomes GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. townhouse, large kitchen, 1.5 bath, bsmt, garage. $675+ util. 517-719-5600 or 517-482-8771

Duplexes For Rent 13065 PRAIRIE VIEW Dewitt 4 plex, $625 plus dep, deck/patio,washer/dry er hookups, some pets ok,2 bedrooms, 1 BA, Yard, Dishwasher, Air Conditioning, (517) 420-2780 48820 501

W BARNES, Lansing. 3 bdrm., full bsmt., 1.5 car garage, fenced yard, $775/mo. Call 517-749-3890.

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Legals NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by RODNEY RAYMOND (a/k/a Rodney E. Raymond) and NORMA RAYMOND (a/k/a Norma L. Ray mond), husband and wife, whose address was 5662 E. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with an office being located at 525 N. Okemos, Suite B, Mason, Michigan 48854, the Mortgagee, dated August 7, 1996 and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Deeds for the County of Eaton and State of Michigan on August 9, 1996 in Liber 10 of Eaton County Records on Pages 164 through 168, inclusive, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, for principal, interest, and other applicable charges, the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYNINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX AND 79/100 ($129,806.79) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative;

Lands and premises situated in the Township of Eaton, County of Eaton and State of Michigan: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 4 West, Eaton Township, Eaton County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 25; thence South 00°42’15" West, along a line (not 1/4 line), 434.83 feet to a point on the centerline of Highway M-50, thence South 54°37’30" East, along centerline of Highway M-50, 974.90 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 54°37’30" East, along Highway M-50, 30.00 feet; thence South 28°52’32" West, 301.94 feet; thence South 54°37’30" East, 243.50 feet; thence South 35°22’30" West, 129.87 feet; thence North 54°37’30" West, 258.71 feet; thence North 28°52’32" East, 432.65 feet to beginning. (Also commonly known as 5662 E. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827; Permanent Property No. 23-110-025-200150-00.)

Dated: August 28, 2011 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now known as Rural Development), United Robert J. Zitta (P22749) States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE & ZITTA, LLP 300 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-1470 ERN-949091 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 2011 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF INGHAM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 1-2282-DE Estate of Martha M. Holley. Date of birth: March 28, 1930. TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Martha M. Holley, who lived at 5612 W. Plains Road, Aurelius Township, Michigan died June 13, 2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to April Frost, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

HOUSE LOCATED IN downtown Lansing. Wanted 3 room-mates to share condo style building. Close to Sparrow, Cooley, LCC & SC 55 lb LANSING - 2-3 bdrm housMSU. W/D, free parking, MINN KOTA 5 thrust. Bow mount trolling es, 2 bdrm apts., 1-2 bdrm lots of living space, all utilmotor. Foot pedal and acc. duplexes. $500-$800. Local ities included, rent starts $299.00 obo (517)896-9277 owner cell 517-204-7420. at $500/mo or less. Call 517 230-8207. OUTBOARD MOTORSU S E D 2 through 25HP, LANSING 616 N Pennsy lv asome longshaft, some nia 1 bdrm apt available, elec. start, 2 line presall utilities. $525/mo. 612 sure tanks, 517-663-0576 N. Pennsylvania, 4 bdrm, all hardwood floors, washer/dryer included, 3 car garage, $975+ util. Date: September 14, 2011 517-331-182 Chalgian & Tripp Law Offi HOUSE LOCATED IN Downces PLLC town E. Lansing. Wanted, 1992 KAWASAKI KLR650 MLK, S. 2605 Lots of new parts, dependDouglas G. Chalgian P54757 two non drinking room2 bdrm., 1 bath, large The redemption period shall able, $900. Call 989-8341019 Trowbridge Road mates to share a 4 bedyard, 1 car garage. be six (6) months from the East Lansing, MI 48823 5678 room house with two other $550+ util. Pets OK. date of sale unless the prop- 517-332-3800 people. Rent is around 517-719-5600 or erty is abandoned in which KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 $595 a month. Location is 517-482-8771 case the redemption period April Frost 8400 miles, new handleas close as you can get to shall be thirty (30) days 9001 Moonlight Bay bars, custom seat, engine MSU without living on from the date of sale. guard, bags, windshield, Pinckney, MI 48169 campus. 4 bedrooms, 1 This is an attempt to collect 517-404-2791 PORTLAND after market loudpipes, BA, Yard, Washer/Dry e r in Now Theref o re, Notice is a debt. Any information ob3 bdrm. 1 bath, full bsmt., Blue $5200. 517-541-0282 unit, High Speed Internet, Hereby Given that by virtue tained will be used for that ERN-954228 2.5 car att’d garage, cent. Hardwood Floors, Eat in of the power of sale conair, appliances incl. 9/18/11 Kitchen or Dining Room, $775/mo. No pets. 517Dishwasher, Balcony , 647-2242 or 517-994-8031. Deck, Patio or Porch, Available now. ( 5 1 7 ) 6 1 4 - 1 8 2 8 EATON COUNTY PLANNING casey dunndan@gmail.com 2005 GEORGETOWN XL Class A, 37 ft., gas, 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 48823 SPRINGPORT slides, 7000 mi., excellent 310 Mechanic, con., TV satellite dish, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch washer/dryer. Selling due Pursuant to PA 10 of 2006, as amended, and Art 9 of the Eaton Co home on 1.5+ acres. to health. Reduced to $600 $70,000. Ph. 517-521-4161. Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hear517-575-2668 108 BRIDGE ST. Dimondale, HI LO 1989 25 ft., self con- ing and meeting of the Planning Commission Tues, October 4, 2011 517-622-6059 Mi. 500 Sq. Ft. Commercial tained, sleeps 4. sway bar, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence or Building,Central Air $600 hitch incl. Always garaged. www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. Month Plus Utilities recond. refrig. very good Blvd., Charlotte, MI, to hear the following: com (517)646-8887 48821 cond. $6000. 517-589-0257.

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EATON COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to PA 10 of 2006, as amended, and the Eaton County Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EATON COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a public hearing at 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI to hear the following: BA-10-11-6: Request by Charles Woods for a variance from Art. 14.28.2 I. (Preexisting Roads) and 6.2.5 (Lot Frontage/Depth Ratio) of the Eaton County Land Development Code (zoning ordinance) at 340 & 201 Winding Acres Lane, Sec. 28, Eaton Rapids Twp. for the adjustment and creation of lots off an existing private road. The above mentioned file is available for public inspection and written comment at the Community Development Department, 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI, Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm thru October 4, 2011. Comments may also be made to the Board of Appeals at the hearing. Auxiliary aids are provided to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon 10 days notice to 517-543-3689. ERCN-954231 9/18/2011

CU-11-10-14: Request by Phillip and Greg Milligan o f r a review of an existing Conditional Use Permit for operation of a Home Business (meat processing for hunters) per Article 14.13 of the Ordinance at 8233 Spicerville Highway, Sec. 4, Hamlin Twp CU-10-11-8: Request by Andrea Funk, President of Too Cool T-Shirt Quilts Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a custom sewing business as a use similar to an Agricultural Business per Article 14.1 of the Ordinance at 2192 W. Five Point Highway, Sec. 34, Carmel Twp. The above mentioned files are available for public inspection and written comment at the Community Development Dept, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm thru October 4, 2011. Comments may also be made to the Planning Commis sion at the hearing. Auxiliary aids are provided to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon 10 days notice to 517-543-3689. Brian Ross-Chair, Eaton County Planning Commission ERN-954229

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