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September 18, 2011

Portland honors fallen heroes at 9-11 ceremony Tom Thelen tthelen@lsj.com

Portland fire chief Dave Brown (left) and firefighter Bob Schalow give a salute after setting a wreath by the Portland 9-11 memorial. The Portland Fire Department hosted the ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of those who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. TOM THELEN

PORTLAND — Area residents joined people nationwide in remembering the tragic events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. The Portland Fire Department held a 10-year memorial event in Two Rivers Park, site of the city’s own 9-11 memorial. Portland’s firefighters were joined by those from many surrounding areas including Lyons Township, Berlin-Orange, Westphalia Township, Belding, Grand Ledge, Looking Glass and Eaton Rapids. Mark Ackerson, a former Portland firefighter who led the effort to create a 9-11 memorial in Portland, spoke about his thoughts from the day of the attacks 10 years ago. “I knew while looking at the images from that day that for every fire truck at the scene there were several firefight-

ers who responded and that some of them made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Ackerson. “Our department wanted to reach out to help, and collected $6,000 in donations that went to the uniformed firefighters widows and orphans fund.” Ackerson also spoke about how the memorial came out and how the city was able to obtain a piece of steel from the World Trade Center for use in the memorial. I wanted the memorial to last for generations so that we would never forget, and we wanted to have something that honored those who gave their lives. 343 firefighters were killed, and combined they had over 4,000 years of experience.” State Senator Joanne Emmons said the tragedy also brought out the best in the nation’s citizens. “We have all heard stories about that See CEREMONY, Page 3

PPS District saves $1M through bond refinancing Tom Thelen tthelen@lsj.com

PORTLAND — The Portland Schools Board of Education saved district taxpayers nearly $1 million with one action last week. The board approved a bond sale resolution that refinances

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bonds that the district took out 1997 as well as for the 2001 expansion and renovation project. Those bonds were initially financed at an interest rate of just over 5 percent, but can be refinanced at the an average rate of about 3 percent, resulting in an estimated interest savings of

$876,348. ‘That is money that will stay in the pockets of our taxpayers,” said Superintendent Charles Dumas. “What’s more this move will help us pay off the debt sooner and with a lot less interest.” The move will also result in cost avoidance savings of $357,344

due to the district borrowing less funds from the School Bond Loan Fund. “This is the fourth time that we have done this and it had saved us nearly $3 million,” said Dumas.

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the appointment of Patrick Duff to fill the remainder of a term on the board that had been held by Joel Wildrom, who resigned from the board earlier this year. Duff’s term continues until June 30, 2012 and he will be eli-

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NEWS IN BRIEF Blood drives to take place in area The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for the following dates: • Thursday, Sept. 29, at Sparrow Ionia Hospital, 479 Lafayette St., from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 4, at PewamoWestphalia High School, 5101 Clintonia Road, Westphalia, from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. To schedule an appointment at one of the above blood drives or for information on a blood drive, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrossmichigan.org.

Cast members wanted for flash mob filming Persons in grade four through age 90 are needed to participate in a flash mob/music video to be filmed in Portland on Sat. Oct. 8. Filming will take place in the United Methodist Church parking lot beginning at 9 a.m. There will be rehearsals on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. and the dress rehearsal is Saturday, Oct. 1, also at 9 a.m. There is an instructional video on YouTube at “Portland Christian Flash Mob”. Please address any questions to director Sherry Miller at (517) 647-7030 or sherrysings@cablespeed.com.

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A recruitment night for Portland Girl Scouts will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Portland United Methodist Church basement from 7 to 8 p.m. Adults who would like to become leaders and girls who would like to become scouts are encouraged to attend this informational meeting.

A car boot sale will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Red Mill on Water Street as part of the weekly Red Mill market. The sale takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors are limited to items that can be sold from the trunk of their car.

Don and Nancy Dilley were selected as the grand marshals for the 2011 Eagle Fair Days parade, which was held on Sept. 10. The parade was one of many events during the three-day festival at Eagle Park. TOM THELEN

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Baptist Church offers Awana program

The North Eagle Cemetery Society will hold a turkey and roast beef dinner Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Eagle Township Hall, 14318 Michigan St., Eagle. The first sitting is at 5 p.m. with the second sitting at 5:45 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Proceeds go toward cemetery maintenance.

Debbie Price from RBM Ministries will hold released time Bible classes at the First Baptist Church, 406 E. Bridge St., Portland, on the fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning on Sept. 27. Michigan law allows children with parental permission to be released during school hours to attend such activities. The classes are open to all children, kindergarten through the fifth grade. Permission slips are being sent home from the elementary schools and are also available at the church. For more information, contact the church at portlandfbc@att.net or (517) 647-7197.

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p.m. at the St. Marys Parish hall. Social time begins at 4:30 p.m. and meals for the sick and disabled may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The public is invited at 8 p.m. for dancing with live music provided by the Mello-Tones. Admission is $5 per person. Members and their families are also asked to sit together at the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 3. For more information, contact Lee Thelen at (989) 587-4781.

Portland Knights of Columbus hold their annual chicken barbque on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kof C Hall located at 690 Maynard Rd. Portland. The cost is $7 per person, with free admission for children under age 6. For more information call Steve Goodman at (517) 647-7741

St. Joseph Society to hold dinner on Oct. 2 The Westphalia St. Joseph Society holds its fall dinner/ meeting on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 6

The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 is sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday Oct. 12. The cost is $30 with each participant receiving $20 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the K of C Hall parking lot, located at 690 Maynard Road. The bus should arrive at the casino at 10 a.m. and will depart the casino at 3 p.m. Participants must register in advance for this trip. For more information or to register, contact Rich or Annette Schneider at (517) 647-4567, Steve Goodman at (517) 647-7741 or John Vallier at (517) 647-6409.

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day, about our emergency personnel and common citizens who stayed behind to help and never came out,” said Emmons. “It is a testimony to what this country stands for, that we care for one another. That is what makes us strong.” Emmons added that while citizens continue to mourn for those lost in the attacks, the country continues to grow. “It appears that we still need healing, but this country is strong because of the courage of those who have served and of those who continue to serve, like those standing by us here,” said Emmons. State Fire Marshal Ron Farr said the site where the World Trade Center towers stood has meaning for everyone “Ground Zero is a place of sacrifice, a place of mourning and a place of honoring those lost. On that day, everyone had lost something,” said Farr. “It is important that we come together to honor those we have lost, and also honor those heroes of 9-11 for their bravery and actions that resulted in many lives saved.

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley said that attacks were against the ideas that the country was built from. “This was not an attack on the infrastructure of America, it was an attack on who we are,” said Calley. “To understand this you need to go back 230 years to the beginning when America was founded on the ideals of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. “The men and women that we honor were charged

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PORTLAND — The Portland Main Street program completed another successful Portland Pay Day campaign with the grand prize drawing on Sept. 8. The promotion allows persons who shop at a participating Portland business to be eligible for a cash prize at the end of the promotion. For each $10 purchase made, shoppers received one entry into the prize drawing. The top winner from the Sept. 8 drawing was Sharon Fox of Lyons, who received the $1,200 grand prize. Cindy Zuber of Portland was chosen for the $300 second prize while Liz Ingraham of Belding was the winner of the $100 third prize. Other drawings were held for gift certificates and other prizes donated by Portland merchants. Portland Main Street manager Patrick Reagan said the big winners were the Portland merchants as $77,300 was spent in local businesses through the promotion. “That is something that we are very happy about,” said Reagan. “It is great to see that we are keeping money in Portland, especially in these tough economic times. We love our neighbors in Lansing and Grand Rapids, but we would just as see that money spent here in Portland.” Approximately $55,000 was spent in Portland as part of the 2010 Pay Day promotion with $57,000 spent in 2009. Wanda Urie, owner of Distinctive Occasions and a member of the Main Street Promotions & Marketing Committee, was also pleased with the results. “I thought the promotion went very well this year,” said Urie. “We were one of the collection points for turning in receipts and we had a ton of people come in. And all

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ur voters approved a $27,945,000 bond proposal in September of 2001 to add on to our school buildings, build a separate Adult and Community Education building and for improvements at our transportation facility. We sold those bonds on Oct. 30, 2001 with interest rates at between 3 percent and 5.5 percent depending on the length of term. This is a school district’s way of taking out a mortgage to pay for its buildings. Like mortgage interest rates for home loans, interest rates in the bond market go up and down, usually opposite of whatever the stock market is doing. There are opportune times when certain bundles of our bonds can be “called” and refinanced at a lower interest rate, just like a homeowner can refinance their mortgage if the interest rates go

SUPT. CORNER Charles Dumas down. We keep an eye on the market and work with our financial advisors to be ready when the time may be right to lower the interest rate that our taxpayers are paying on the school district’s bonded debt. Sept. 8 was just such a day. We took advantage of a favorable bond market and refinanced $8,290,000 worth of our bonds that were sold in 2001 at between 5 percent and 5.5 percent interest down to 2 percent interest for the shorter term bonds and 4 percent interest for the longer term bonds. The estimated cash flow savings to the taxpayers of this school district over the life of these bonds is $876,348! This represents $876,348 that will stay in the pockets of our con-

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POLICE REPORT This report was compiled from 22 entries in the log books of the Portland Police Department from Sept. 7-14. One accident took place during this time. Area police officers want to remind residents that if they see something that appears to be suspicious to contact the police immediately by calling 9-1-1 or (517) 647-7521 in that event that a crime is in progress or has taken place.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 9:15 a.m.- report of a non-sufficient funds check being received at a business on Grand River Avenue. Officers went to the address of the check writer, but was not able to make contact. The check writer did make payment the following day.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 3:15 p.m.- report of damage to a vehicle parked on Market Street. The driver-side mirror had been damaged. 6:15 p.m.- report of an odor of marijuana in a hallway of a building on Lillian Boulevard. An officer arrived and traced the odor to an apartment. The door to the apartment was open and the officer observed the area was filled with smoke. After an investigation, one subject was cited for possession of marijuana. 8:35 p.m.- officer on patrol observed a subject working on a vehicle that had an improper license plate. The officer later observed the vehicle being operated near Bridge Street and East Street. During a traffic stop, the drive was cited for an improper

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2:39 a.m.- report of a subject banging on a door on Lawrence drive. Officer spoke with the resident who stated the suspect was an ex-girlfriend who had threatened to harm the resident’s current girlfriend. The resident stated that the suspect had continued to call his phone nonstop and was calling during the interview. On the third call, the officer spoke with the suspect and advised against future con-

4 p.m.- report of solicitors in the area of Kent Street and Virginia Avenue. An officer located the solicitor, who did not have a permit from the city. The officer advised the solicitor of the city ordinance and asked the solicitor to leave the area. 8:05 p.m.- officer on patrol on Interstate 96 observed a vehicle traveling 85 mph in a 70 mph zone. During a traffic stop

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 12:34 p.m.- report of a domestic dispute on Carolyn Drive. An officer arrived and observed a male subject holding down a female subject who was seating in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. After an investigation, the male subject was arrested for domestic assault and transported to the Ionia County Jail.

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PORTLAND — The fall tradition of homecoming arrives at Portland High School this week. And the PHS Student Council has plenty of events to keep students and staff in a festive mood. This year’s homecoming theme is “Eras.” Many activities will be centered around the theme, including the first two Spirit Days. On Monday, the spirit theme is Time Eras, with each class dressing for their selected era. The freshmen have the Colonial Era with the sophomores going Medieval, the juniors choosing Western and the seniors having Greco-Roman. The teaching staff is also getting into the spirit as their era for the day is Futuristic. The “Eras” theme continues on Tuesday with Music Eras as the spirit day theme. Each class again has their own performer or band to dress to. The senior class has Michael Jackson with Elvis selected for the junior class, the Beatles for the sophomore class, and Kiss for the freshmen. Spirit Week continues with Pajama Day and Wednesday followed by Neon Color Day on Thursday. Friday is the traditional Red and White Day. Along with the spirit days, a powder puff football game is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 20, starting at 7 p.m. The game pits girls from the senior class against girls from the junior class. At halftime, members of the sophomore class will take

on the freshmen class in a tug-of-war competition. Admission to both activities is $1 with proceeds going toward the PHS Student Council. The week begins to wind down with an assembly during sixth hour on Friday, Sept. 23. After school, students will be decorating the football fence. Members for each class will decorate their section of the fence to go along with their Era theme. The homecoming parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and begins at Thompson Field and traveling on Water Street to the high school. The homecoming game kicks off at 7 p.m., pitting the Raiders against league rival Williamston.

At halftime, the 2011 homecoming king and queen will be crown. Candidates for the title of queen include Aricca Bannerman, Meagan Manzini and Sarah Trierweiler. King candidates include Michael Adams, Nate Balderson and Ryan Balderson. Also making up the homecoming court at junior representatives Samantha Parkhouse and Dylan Carroll, sophomore representatives Madison Adams and Zach Gustafson, and freshmen representatives Kenadee Lefke and Austin Pelfrey. The homecoming celebration concludes with a dance for the student body in the high school cafeteria after the football game.

Riverfest art show winners named PORTLAND — The Portland Community Arts Council (PCAC) has announced the winners of its Juried Art Show and “Lens of the Community” Photo Show. Both shows were held at City Hall in downtown Portland during Riverfest, which was held Aug. 19-21. “It’s been a while since we held a juried show,” said PCAC Director Rush Clement. “We were glad to see

so many returning artists, and we ended up with a great display of art from throughout mid Michigan.” Clement also said the PCAC was fortunate to procure the services of artist Tony Hendrick, who served as juror for the show. The Best of Show went to Gary Mulnix with his pastel called “Yucatan Sunset #2.” Other winners included Kerri

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Portland Library in the middle of ‘weeding’ project You may have noticed some hubbub at the library over the past several months - library staff prowling the stacks, carts full of books waiting to be dealt with, and an influx of interesting books in the sale room. This sort of activity can only mean one thing . . . the library is weeding! As counterintuitive as it may seem, weeding (withdrawing unused, out-ofdate, or ruined items) is a common library practice that is actually extremely necessary for the “health” of a library collection. Periodic weeding frees up shelf space for new books, makes hidden gems easier to find, and insures that the information we provide to the community is up-todate and useful. Our current weeding project started in the children’s area, where we found things like books on the space shuttle that were more than 20 years old! Needless to say, we will be replacing a lot of these non-fiction titles with newer editions that contain

LIBRARY LINES Cory Grimminck facts that are still true. Nothing goes to waste in a library, so look for these withdrawn books to show up in some local school libraries, in our sale room, and at the upcoming Friends of the Portland District Library book sale. Book club The Adult Book Discussion Group will be starting again on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. The book is called “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio.” It is based on the true story of Evelyn Ryan, who helped support her family by submitting winning entries to jingle-writing contests. Everyone is welcome to attend the book discussion. Book sale The Friends of the Portland District Library are getting ready for their fall book sale, and are accepting donations. Small dona-

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Storytime is for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Your child listens to stories, sings songs, plays games and makes a craft. Storytimes will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. Laptimes are for children and their parents 6 months to 35 months. We meet for 15 minutes. During that time we sing songs, read stories, and play with props such as shakers, scarves, puppets and stars. Laptime will be

held at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Video game time We will be playing the game “Just Dance” for the Wii at the library from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. If you have questions please call (517) 647-6981 ext. 3 Scary Book Club To celebrate Halloween, we will have a month long Scary Book Club for kids in grades one through five. Come to the library and pick up a “Chillers Read-

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work to be done. It’s easier to make mistakes if you do not know where to start. • Talk to others who have also done the work. They may have some tips or advice that can save you time and money. You may also want to ask if they can help and show you the ropes. • Be sure to obtain all neces-

sary permits before starting any work. Don’t risk a fine for doing work without permits or having work inspected. • When applying for permits, find out if there is a list of codespecific requirements that you can follow -- a cheat-sheet of sorts. It may list rated materials required and any techniques. See if you can speak to an inspector who will be visiting your property later on to find out what he or she looks for specifically. • You must feel confident with the endeavor. If you are unsure about anything, you may risk injury or make a significant mistake and be forced to hire someone to clean up your mess. • Consider reputable sources for information. While it’s easy to go online and scour message boards for pointers on certain tasks, not all of the information is accurate. Trust only content from sources that are licensed or backed by certification in a certain area. These things being said, there are a number of DIY projects that

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

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

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

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last time with 5:14 to play. The Eagles had repelled nearly every Pirates attack all game. But while appearing to be stopped short on a fourth-down run, Justin Thelen made a quick pitch to Alex Thelen that resulted in a 14-yard run and first down. Three plays later, Justin Thelen dropped back again. He had to scramble and didn’t stop until he reached the end zone. “Justin’s a playmaker,” P-W coach Brad Weber said. “That’s just a senior making a big play, and the heart of a lion.” Fowler’s final drive ended with a last-ditch toss that was intercepted by P-W sophomore Kyle Nurenberg. “It really is ugly, but that’s the way it is. For years, I remember games

when I was growing up, 6-0, games like that,” said Weber, a 1995 graduate of the school. “Yesterday’s JV game (was) 0-0, just a defensive battle. To be part of that tradition, I guess you have to play some ugly football.” Had Fowler won, Koenigsknecht would’ve been the hero. He finished with 140 yards rushing and had eight tackles from his linebacker spot. Alex Thelen ran for 122 yards for the Pirates, and senior linebacker Gavin Smith was his team’s top tackler with 10. Both Eagles losses this season were by one point. “Like I told them, losing is never a good thing, but good can come out of it. And that’s the way we’ve got to look at it,” said Fowler coach Craig Koenigsknecht, also an alum of his school, class of 1994. “We’re 1-2 right now, and we’ve got to win the rest out. I think we’re right there.” P-W travels to face Saranac on Friday, Sept. 23.

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Nick and Angie Hartwick of Grand Ledge announce the birth of their daughter Lainey Joan. She was born Sept. 9 at Ingham Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Bonnie and Lane Hartwick and Chris and Denise Beechler.

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Raider volleyball hosts invitational PORTLAND — Portland’s volleyball team won three of their six sets, short of qualifying for the knockout rounds, in their own Portland Invitational tournament on Sept. 10. The Raiders defeated Stockbridge 25-11, 25-11, lost to Jackson Lumen Christi 14-25, 16-25 and split their match against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 24-26, 25-19. Sarah Trierweiler led the team with 12 kills, 4 blocks and two aces in their three matches. Nikki Green had 6 aces and 32 assists, Mae Johnson added 9 kills and 3 blocks and Mackayla James had 12 digs and 7 kills.

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Sept. 9am-5 210, 220 & 255 25, 10-5pm. Raindate Oct. 1 Reedy Ct. Daga sculp& 2. 2020 Jerome St., cortures, furn., tools, 2 dog ner of Fairview. Multi fami crates, extension ladder, ly sale. Hand thrown potlots of Halloween & Christtery, Fire King, other mas items, clothes, fabric, collectibles, antiques, art1756 YOSEMITE DR. Lansdownhill skis, home & work, costumes, furniture, ing, Friday & Saturday, 9-4, lawn decor, and much craft supplies & fabric, shoes, clothing and accesmuch more! womens clothing 8-2x. sories, electronics, glassware, kitchen items, Home Email the Lansing Community Email the Lansing Community Deco. Behind Art Van, Newspapers 24/7 at: Newspapers 24/7 at: Shadow Glen Neighbor lcnclassifieds@gannett.com lcnclassifieds@gannett.com hood.

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ADORABLE BABY MINI FOWLER GARAGE SALE DONKEYS. Spotted & solid. Fri. & Sat., Sept. 23-24, 9-6. Great pets. Corner of W. 3rd St. & S. Call 517-676-4702 Maple St. Household, 4233 S. DEWITT Rd, St. clothes, tools, and every Johns, Fri, Sat, Sept. 23-24, ADORABLE COCKAPOO thing! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. books, cosPUPPIES. Unique colors, tume jewelry, women’s docked tails, dewclaws, GARAGE SALE Sept. 23, 9-3. clothing, humidifier, wedwormed, born 8/13/1.1 PaSept. 24, 9-2. Sleeper sofa, ding decos, purses, picrents on site. $300 firm. girls clothes from infant to tures, frames, home deco 517-667-8660, 517-749-0170 adult, holiday decor, jogitems, misc S. DeWitt Rd., ger stroller, stroller plus between Taft and Price Rd ADORABLE NONSHEDDING car seat. 416 Maple St., off US-27 TOYS Cavachons, MaltiGrand Ledge 48837. poos, Malti-poms. Mini Dauschunds. GRAND LEDGE Shots. $250-$500. Sept. 22, 23 & 24, 8am517-404-3045 5pm. Huge 4 Family. Tools, www.puppy-parlor.com furniture, clothing, someESTATE SALE thing for everyone. Rain or ADORABLE PUPPIES!! Sept 23 & 24, 9am-4pm. shine. 6052 E. Mt. Hope Maltese, Pomeranian, Antiques, furniture, tools Hwy. (corner of Royston). Pomchon, Pom-Poos, and old books. Porkies 1661 Monroe Rd., $200-$750 GRAND LEDGE YARD SALE Portland. www.puppy-place.net Thurs. 9/22 & Fri. 9/23, 9-5. 517-404-1028 300 W. South St., corner or 404-6235 South & Maple. Porcelain dolls, electronics, bedding, misc.

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LAINGSBURG 3 Family. Wii EVERYTHING MUST GO Shop & garden tools, bedw/2 controllers, chain ding, furn., yard equip., saws, tools, designer pursclothes & lots more! Fri., es, 30 years of McDonalds Sat. Sept 23-24, 9am-3pm. collectibles, housewares, 2066 Brunswick, Charlotte Guess watch, clothing LABRADOR off Otto betw. Lansing & AKC infant-plus size. 8900 RETRIEVERS Black & Packard. Round Lake Rd. Sept. 23 & Chocolate, Dew claws re24, 9-5. moved, Excellent hunters, Good guard dogs, Great LARGE MULTI FAMILY with children, lovable, paSALE. Fri. 9/23, 8-5, Sat. rents on site, shots, 9/24, 8-1. 5141 Royston wormed. 13 Years BreedRd., Potterville. Furniture, ing Experience. $350 kids stuff, name brand LANSING 5228 S. Pennsy lMales, $400 Females. clothes, household misc. vania Ave. Huge sale. (269)209-2315 and lots more! Lansing Liederkranz (German dish, American Club). Wed, Sept. 21, Thurs. Sept. AKC MALE Bichon. 5 yrs old. MASON GARAGE SALE: Fri. $100. Call for information, 22, 9am-5pm. Fri. Sept. 23, Sept. 23, Sat. Sept. 24, 9517-676-4709 9am-noon, $1 bag on Fri6pm. Bedding, dishes, day . Great a v riety of crafts, fabric, sewing supAKITA PUPPIES, PURE items. plies, exercise equip., fur white, Very cute, 90% niture, lights, pictures, Akita, 8 wks, male /f e male toys, wall paint, how to $250. Mother avail. 517books. 1650 Kelly Rd, be420-3634. tween Dexter Trail & Barnes west of Meridian Rd.

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MULTIPLE FAMILY GARAGE SALE Some f u r n i t u r e , ALAPAHA BLUE-BLOOD clothing many sizes. Sept. BULLDOG puppies- Variety 23-24, 9-4. 3722 E. Grand of colors, Born August 26, River, Portland. West of 2011, Beautiful coat and Sunfield Hwy. LOST 3 YR old Min Pin, markings, Champion lines, male, neutered, answers Good guard dog, Health POLEBARN SALE 1 DAY ONto the name of Buddy, on guaranteed, loveable, paLY St. Johns, 1601 W. MarM99 heading toward Lansrents on site, pure bred, shall Rd. Sat. Sept. 24, 9-6. ing Sat. 9/3. 517-663-2443 records, shots, show qualiExercise equip., furniture, or 282-5204. ty, vet checked, wormed, kitchen, cake supply, NASRare breed bulldogs regisCAR, jeep doors, formal tered with the dresses, too much to list. www.IOEBA.net. $1000. Steals not deals. (517)420-8571 (517)4208547 rcraig76@charter.net PORTLAND 10781 MCCRUMB Rd. Thurs. & AMAZON PARROT WITH huge cage, toy and food. AMERICAN ESKIMO PUPFriday, Sept. 22 & 23. PIES Minis, 2 males left, $500. 517 487-5372. 9:00am-1:00pm baby shots & wormed, $200. items, children’s clothing, Call 517-543-2119. furniture, glassware, kitch- FISH FOR FALL STOCKING Trout, Bass, Bluegill, en items, women’s clothPerch, Catfish, Minnows. AUSTRAILAN SHEPHERDSing, something for every TOY BLUE Merles, Blk Tri, Algae/Weed Control, Aeraone. multi-family sale Blk Bi., Born Aug. 2nd, tion Equipment, Beautiful coat and markConsultations/ InstallaPORTLAND HUGE BARN ings, Dew claws, shots, vet tions, Free Catalog Sale. 10899 Frost Rd. Fri., checked, wormed, Taking Harrietta Hills Trout Farm Sept. 23 8:30-6, Sat. Sept. deposits. Will be ready to 1 - 8 7 7 - 3 8 9 - 2 5 1 4 24, 8:30-1. Chairs, housego Sept.17th. www.harriettahills.com. hold goods, tools, toys, Charlotte,MI $300.00. MC small crocks, and much (269)274-8790 more. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD SAMPLE SALE Salesman’s PUPPIES $300 and $500 samples, new, T -shirts, ALSO adult dogs. 616-891hoods, some jackets, hats, 1058. youth, men’s, womens. Collegiate/resort graphics, BLUE BRINDLE 1 wk old pit Ogio backpacks & bags. bull puppy w/cute pink Fri. Sept. 23, 4-8pm; Sat. nose, 1st shots, dewSept. 24, 9am-12noon. 1393 ormed, $150. 230-7207 Reef Ct., Okemos. 349-9987 SEE SOURCEADS.COM OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE BOXER PUPPIES AKC reg. ST. JOHNS ready to go. Shots, 5006 E. Centerline Rd. wormed, tails & dewclaws HUGE SALE done. $500. 517-614-2924. Fri./Sat. Sept. 23-24, 9am-5pm. BOXER PUPPIES tails, dew Classified Section claws, vet checked, mom Email the Lansing Community & dad on site. Ready now. Newspapers 24/7 at: Males $350, females $400. lcnclassifieds@gannett.com 517-599-2064

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CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 2 males, black & tan, 9 weeks, wormed and 1st shots, 517-726-0012. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 9 wks old, males, $175. 517-3714416 achihuahuasworld.com COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES! Good colors. $300 & up. Karen 989-426-3866

DAUSCHUND MINI long hair, pie bald pups. Ready to go! Shots, parents on site. 517-546-0985 ENGLISH BULLDOG ABSO LUTELY Gorgeous!!AKC female with champion bloodlines, 12wks old, vet checked, jessicamk32@y ahoo.com $450. (517)487-9153 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPP I E S AKC 12 week old males, black & tan, shots. $500. Ph. 517-575-2032 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES AKC, 3 solid black, 4 sables, $500 ea. Call 989855-3662. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPP I E S AKC, large boned, even temperment, good w/kids, $350. 734-587-3033 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES PUREBRED. 1st shots & wormed, parents on site, $275. 989-248-3284.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Sire: OFA, excellent tracking/scent detection, exceptionally intelligent. Dam: OFA, AD, BH, SchH1 this fall, naturally gifted tracking. Puppies: $650 AKC, health guarantee, microchip. Contact Chris Lambkin @ 248-420-5709. GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPS Ready now for their forev er homes! 517-420-0863 goldendoodles4you.com GOLDEN DOODLES AND Labradoodles puppies. Vet checked, shots and wormed. 989 763-7202 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC-OFA, vet checked, 1st shot, wormed. Parents OFA cert./very friendly. $400. Call 989-387-2211 GOLDEN/YELLOW LAB, FULL blooded, shots & wormed. $200. 517 8986972. HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL KITTENS $50 each. No shots, worming or papers. Call 517-316-7429. HOME RAISED cavapoos, 2 males, 2 females, $500-600. 734-649-3729 or 734-6494072 KITS/CATS, RESCUED, ALL ages; many declawed; www.trinity acresrescue. petfinder.com; includes neuter/basic medical $45$135. (517)410-0074 KITTENS: FLUFFY, black, 1 male, 1 female, 7 weeks. $20 each. Litter trained. 517 775-4711. LAB PUPPIES AKC 1 chocolate male, 2 black males, $350. Ph. 517-625-3428.

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REMINGTON 870 SPECIAL AIRLINES ARE HIRING— CASH PAID FOR diabetic WANTED: UNWANTED MAYTAG WASHER & dry er KING OAK BDRM OUTFIT 12 gauge, scope & case. Train for high paying Avia bed, tall & long dresser strips Up to $20 per 100. appliances, air condition$150/pair. 517-281-1917 Remington 1100, 12 gauge, tion Career. FAA approved w/mirror, nightstands Call 517-292-0991 ers, cars, trucks, vans, Bent & Rib, full choke. program. Financial aid if $700. Queen Bed, frame, diabeticteststripswanted.com farm machinery, lawn REFRIG, ELECTRIC RANGE, Remington 6mm Model 4, qualified—Job placement matt., $275. 517-694-8724. mowers, campers, hot Microwave White Maytag Leopold scope, extra clip & assistance. Call Aviation water tanks, aluminum or appliances, model year shells. Burris 4x40 rifle NEWLY RESTORED 1 ROOM Institute of Maintenance steel boats, aluminum win2000. Range is ceramic QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER f rom SCHOOL. Needs 12 wooden scope. Tasco 4x16x40 tar877-891-2281. dows or doors, aluminum FRONT MOUNT tractor rock cooktop, microwave is a kid/pet/smoke free spring loaded window get scope. Buck hunting MM toppers, any types of alubox. $175. 989-593-2117 wall mount. You take home, excellent cond. shade rollers, at least 30’’ knives. 517-349-3136. minum or steel siding, away. $350 for set, 100 $350. 517-230-6440. long, shade condition un4 wheelers, go carts, trailALLIED HEALTH CAREER each (517)614-2007 important. 517-655-1030. ers, batteries. TRAINING - Attend college jwallace@dillonllc.com REMINGTON WOOD MASAll picked up for Free. ROUND TABLE & 4 Captain’s 100% online. Job placeTER 742 Semi auto. rif l e, Call 517-628-2818 chair, medium wood, $120. ment assistance. ComputSEASON TICKETS WANTED 308, real clean with scope, Ph. 887-6039 after 5. er available. Financial Aid Michigan State football/ $375. German 8mm MousFRESH TOMATOES, sweet if qualified. SCHEV certibasketball. Call 215-806er, nice shape, $125. Call corn, beans, squash, other fied. Call 800-481-9409 0667. fwh07@gmail.com SOLID OAK DINING table 269-758-4269 af t ernoons. veggies, peaches, apples, www.CenturaOnline.com. with 8 cushioned high CRAFTORS WANTED FOR pears. Call 517-204-4827 MC back chairs, expands to $$$ WANTED ATVS & golf Good Shepherds Lutheran 92", will sell for $1800. PIANO, YAMAHA, UPRIGHT, carts, 3 & 4 wheelers, run- ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE Church Dec. 3rd Craft Sale. TOMATOES, PEACHES Beautiful cond. 517 490ning, non running, any Tables are only $10. Set medium oak finish, excelfrom Home. *Medical Raspberries, sweet corn, 8177 or 517 663-3378. condition 517-857-2998 $$$ up will start at 6 a.m. and lent cond. $1500. Call 517*Business *Paralegal, squash & more. Felzke the craft show will start at 321-8109. *Accounting, *Criminal Farms, 5501 W. Herbison, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7000 W. SagJustice. Job placement asWANTED BROKEN DOWN DeWitt. 517-669-9459. A AARDVARK ANTIQUES inaw Hwy. near Horrocks. sistance. Computer availa Watchs, wrist, pocket, paying cash for guns, For more info please call ble. Financial Aid if qualinovelty watches 231-276jewlery, furniture, art & 517-321-6100. fied. Call 877-895-1828 6061 or 231-360-7931 unusual & bizarre items. www.CenturaOnline.com. ANTIQUE PARADISE Doll 517-819-8700 MC (Violet) $100; Full Deluxe WANTED STANDING TIM2 COMPOUND BOWS: 1 Craftmatic Bed Paid $3500 BER Paying top prices. AIRLINES ARE HIRING BROWNING, FULLY LOAD2ND OR 3RD cutting hay Asking $700; Sofa 88" With over 30 yrs exp. We ED. $300. PSC DEER HUNT- ANTIQUES WANTED, CASH Train for high paying Avia avail., square bales, call $300; Dehumidifier 2 gal. are in great demand for ER, $150. 517 914-7488. o f r clocks, paintings, pottion Career. FAA approved 517-651-5214 Silhouette $40. Stearns & 2 WOODEN LOFT Beds, 5 walnut trees at this time. tery, fine jewelry, silver, program. Financial aid if Foster Prem. Deluxe Eurodresser drawer, student Now seal coating asphalt musical instruments. Call qualified - Job placement pean Comfort top 18" desk, twin size, exc. cond. ALFALFA GRASS-EXCELLENT driveways & parking lots. John 517 202-2570. assistance. Call Aviation Mattress & box Spring $500 firm. Call or text 989 Hay $3.50 & up. Can deliv 269-377-3578. Institute of Maintenance $600. 517/455-9225. 295-2574. er. 517-641-6034 (877) 891-2281. MC CASH PAID D iabet ic test A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE HAWAII 2 ROUND T R I P strips. Area’s original, oldAND Queen Pillow Top 989-834-2028 est buyer. Friendly & fair. AIRFARES, leave any major Mattress Set. Brand newwww.bcbarns.com 517-505-2726, 888-639-6179 airport, $199 ea. 1-800-325never used, sell all for 8816 $275. 989-923-1278 PIONEER POLE BUILD C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K A Temperpadic style mem- ENGLISH WOOLEN FABRIC CASH PAID FOR diabetic INGS Free Estimates. Li100% worsted. 60’’ wide, 2ory foam mattress set Office Clerk/ Seasoned firewood. Deliv strips Up to $20 per 100. censed and Insured. 2x6 6 d y length. Lightweight Queen, new-nev e r used, as Inventory Control ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16" Call 517-292-0991 Trusses. 45 Year Warrant$7 per d y . Heav w y eight seen on TV, with warranty. ADM Alliance Nutrition, 517-651-5214. diabeticteststripswanted.com ed Galv a lume Steel. 19 col$9 per yd. Asst colors. Cost $1800, Sell $695. Can Inc. has an immediate ors. Since 1976 #1 in MichGreen, maroon, navy, gray, deliver. 989-832-2401 opening at our Portland, igan. Call Today 1-800-292FIREWOOD BUNDLES FOR black. Dry clean. 517-543- UTILITY TRAILER, 5’X 8’1" MM MI production facility. 0679 inside dimension, full size sale. Real cheap. Call 5177427. This position will provide COMPLETE MATERIAL tires w/ spare. Ramps in391-4645. general office clerical duELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, lif ts P O L E Building Package cluded. $850.00 (517)282ties including data entry, people up to stand & lays 24’x32’x8’ $3899.00 8978 ajmille@gmail.com ITEMS FOR sale Green inventory control, acthem back $200; dresser 30’x40’x10’ $5799.00 RARE COINS & SETS f or Microfiber sectional like count payables, and ac$25; misc. 517-394-0954 32’x48’x10’ - $6999.00 Steel sale: One includes comnew $400; Pool table & account receivables manroof, doors included, other plete 1956-2011 US Mint cessories, 8 ft, slate red agement. sizes available. ETHAN ALLEN SECRETARY. Proof Coins. In the fall of felt, $300; coffee table & 2 Requirements for this powww.standalelumber.com Beautiful antique pine fin 2010, this set had a Red end tables, black laquer ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARsition include proficiency Call Standale Post Framing ish. $500.00 (989)584-6619 Book retail of $1,094.50. In and mirror top, $150; dinKET Sun. 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Largest a 1909 "VDB" US Penny nication skills and the inventory in Michigan. rated by PCGS as MS64RB, ability to multi-task and Company installers. Free then an 1885 CC Morgan prioritize. estimates. Since 1975! 800Silver Dollar in BU, the 2nd Apply online at adm.jobs 380-2379 lowest mintage of ALL POLE BARNS Michigan’s Morgan Silver Dollars Largest Pole Barn Compa(228,000) valued at approx. ny (Built Best Barns) Best $1,300.00 +. The end of an Quality, Best Service, Best era set with a ’63 Franklin Price. This Week’s Specials 50 cent piece & a ’64 KenErected 24’x32’x10’ -$6995 nedy 50 cent piece both 30’x40’x10’-$9595. rated by NGC in PR67. HELP DESK & IT 30’x48’x12’-$12,495. Lic. There’s an 1878 "7" tail /Ins. 1-877-802-9591 Trainees Needed! e f ather Uncirculated Mor(7355) MM Certified Computer gan Silver Dollar & finally a Techs needed in True American ARTIFACT Lansing area. 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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

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

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SMILE KEEPERS OF OWOSSO is looking for a pleasant and caring person that possesses excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for our patient coordinator position . Ideal candidate has prior dental knowledge, Dentrix software experience, scheduling and the knowledge to educate patients on dental procedures. Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills is a must. If you are interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter and resume’ to 221 E. North St., Owosso, MI 48867 or email to smilekeepers01@gmail.com or fax to 989-723-4440

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3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1,300 Sq. Ft. Starting at just $24,900 All Credit Considered & fi nancing is available NO APPLICATION FEES! Site Rent Incentive! Call Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-262-1683 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 9-30-11

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 robertotob@gmail.com

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

LAND CONTRACT Holt Schools. 4465 Bowline. 2050 sq.ft. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2nd fl. laundry, 2 car garage, $154,900. $10,000 down. 2 yr balloon. 517-290-4829

Lansing

Waterfront Homes LAKEFRONT 1994 HOME, 7 mi. n. of Perry on private all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., 4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 2 level walkout. Priced @ 2003 appraisal, VERY creative fi nancing, buyer must have excellent credit/net worth. 989 277 3793

THREE BEDROOM homes for sale starting at $14,900, Sheds or Garage on site, Appliances included. Call Sunset Ridge/Sun Homes (888) 518-4382. EHO, WAC

St. Johns

MORRISON LAKE 65 58 Dausman Park, Clarksville. $419,000. Lake front home. Lot size 65x140, 4 bdrm., 3 full baths, 3 stall attached garage, 3 stall pole barn on separate 100x100 lot. Call 248-212-7955.

901 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

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CLINTON COUNTY Home in quiet senior community. Liv rm., dining rm., fam. RIVER RIDGE SUBD. rm, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, kitch3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached en & laundry rm. 2 car gagarage, central air, partly rage, lg. deck. Selling due fin. bsmt., 20x40 deck. Asto illness. Make an offer. sume mortgage. Call 517Ph. 517-346-7799. 321-8772 for appt.

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Chevrolet IMPALA BASE 2005 $6,550 78K mi., 6 cyl, Premium Sound, White 517-882-2754 CAMARO 1997 CONVERTIBLE, $3500 6cyl, New Eng, 108K, Blck, Sharp, Lot Miles 517-281-6700 ’04 MALIBU 15K miles, 4 cyl., very Excellent condition.

1996 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 1998 PARTS $975 24 Valve V6, replaced transmission, new tires, Selling for parts. 517-927-4212 FORD EXPEDITION XLT SPORT 2006 62K mi., 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, White

517-332-8948 $5000/BEST 517-372-4408

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

2001 FOCUS $4995/BEST No rust, avg. miles, great mpg, new tires, loaded. Excellent condition 989-640-7932

Lincoln LINCOLN MKS 2010 Moonroof, 19,000 miles.

$30,800

517-441-3091 $1895 517 339-1450

INTRIGUE GL 1998 $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

Trucks

517-238-5001

Mini Vans $2900

CARAVAN 2000 6 cyl, 3.3L, uses E-85, A/C, pwr w/l Great cond., mpg.

$13,900

CUTLASS GL 1999 58K mi., 1 Owner, Runs & looks great, lady owned! 517-819-0921

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’99 CHEVY S-10 EXT CAB 3 dr, tinted windows, 153K mi

September 18, 2011

Oldsmobile

Ford

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

$5995 517-230-8865

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 1998 $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

OSCODA SENIOR LIVING All-inclusive Luxury Senior Condos. For Sale/Rent/Rent to Own. From $49,000 or $690/month. Call 1-800386-7133 for details. 5951 N. Skeel Ave., Oscoda, MI 4 8 7 5 0 www.oscodaseniorliv ing.com MM

Apartments For Rent $299 MOVES YOU IN!

Florida Property For Sale

Must sign lease by September 30th. 3 Bdrm/ 2 Bath, over 1300 sq.ft. All Appliances, Pool 24-hr fitness Center, C/A, Pet Friendly

CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME $35K. Open floor plan, updated, fully furnished., 2 bdrm., 2 bath, Florida room, new central air/heat. Call 517-526-2936

Apartments MSU-LCC-Cooley

Apartments Suburbs

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION? Call The Fair Housing Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR.

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

LCC/COOLEY LAW NEAR2 bdrm apt. All util. incl. W/D Incl. Sec. 8 ok. $550/mo. Jim 517-719-8163

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ISLAND AVE. 1 bdrm., 1st floor apartment, heat, water, trash removal and basement included. All new flooring. Must see! Quiet neighborhood. $550/mo. 517-881-3386

Old Orchard Apts.

Holts Best Value $100 moves you in!

Homes For Rent $299 Moves You In!

Must sign lease by September 30th 3 Bdrm/ 2 Bath, over 1300 sq.ft. All Appliances, Pool 24-hr fitness Center, C/A, Pet Friendly Portland, EHO

Homes For Rent ST. JOHNS ONLY $536/MO.* Rent to Own! 1,056 Sq. Ft. 2 Bed/2 Bath, New carpet & A/C. Nice Home! For Details call The Meadows 989 224-7707

WALK TO WORK or School! 816 W. Genesee, near 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.

Legals

Boats and Motors MINN KOTA 5 SC 55 lb thrust. Bow mount trolling motor. Foot pedal and acc. $299.00 obo (517)896-9277 OUTBOARD MOTORSU S E D 2 through 25HP, some longshaft, some elec. start, 2 line pressure tanks, 517-663-0576

Lake Waterfront Sunset Ridge/ Motorcycles-MiniSun Homes For Rent "0" sec. deposit ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| bikes-GoKarts 888-255-6942 ENJOY THE FALL COLORS 1 or 2 bdrms Apts. Lakefront on scenic Duck www.sunsetridge.tv Portland, EHO Manufactured AIRPORT NEAR, CLEAN Lake, w/use of private hot 1992 KAWASAKI KLR650 Offer expires 9/30/11 Lots of new parts, depend1 bdrm, includes utilities. tub. paddleboat, row boat, Sunset Ridge/ Homes able, $900. Call 989-834Central air, no pets. $525. canoe, Kitchenette, Direct 5678 Sun Homes 517-488-1645 TV, Firepit, Sleeps 8. Near AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 Mt Pleasant. $175/wkend. KAWASAKI VULCAN 900 888-25 2 -4941 bdrms, Section 8 OK. $350/Week 989-435-4045. ACT NOW & 8400 miles, new handleBEECHFIELD Ef f iciency thru www.sunsetridge.tv Offer expires 9/30/11

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We will pay to relocate your home to our community! *$8,500 for Doublewide *$5,500 for Singlewide *$199 Starting Site Rent! *Holt School District! *Pet Friendly NO APPLICATION FEES! Contact us! Sites are Limited Kensington Meadows 1-888-605-2237 www.relocatemyhouse.com Expires 9/30/2011 EHO CAN’T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bankruptcy? Foreclosure? NO PROBLEM! Call Landstar Homes 517 645-4444 Restrictions apply!

HOW ABOUT A CHANGE OF SCENERY? We will pay to relocate your home to our community! $8,500 for doublewide $5,500 for singlewide $249 Site Rent Pool, Fitness Center, Pet Friendly NO APPLICATION FEE!

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Mobile Homes For Sale

N. PENNSYLVANIA Near Sparrow Hosp. Spacious 1 COOLEY/LCC NEAR Studio & 1 bdrm. apts. & 2 bdrm. Most utilities starting at $500 incl. util. incl. $500 & $570 per mo except elect. Free wireless +deposit. Ph. 517-204-6534. internet. 517-482-9921 Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm. AVENUE PLACE PORTLAND DOWNTOWN 408 W. IONIA. ST. JOHNS - POINT NORTH Studio ($460) & room PARK PLACE - FOWLER ($335). Utilities included. 2 bdrm units available in Close to LCC & Cooley. all 3 locations, starting 517-749-3890. $400-$485 + dep. & utils. Pet Friendly. For summer move in specials call 517EAST SIDE - If you are 202-4778. looking for a deluxe apt. with all the utlitiles paid and a price that CAN’T CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , BE BEAT for the quality clean, safe, large liv. rm. you get, Call 517-482lots of closets, washer & 8196 Come by and See dryer on premise, heat us!! Save your Gas, paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus Leave your car in the carstop out front. $545. 517 port. Save $700 for park896-2455 or 517 322-2456 ing. Bus 1 block away, University 1 mile away, COLONIAL VILLAGE & Capitol 1 mile away. AREA: small 1 bdrm. Quiet Area. No Smoking, FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto No Pets. Call 517-485Owners/Waverly. Quiet 4300 desirable neighborhood. Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No DEWITT COUNTRY LIVING, pets. From $575. 517-7121 bdrm, new hardwood 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153 floors, carport, nice yard, storage unit, some util. LCC NEAR 1 bdrm. apt. incl. $485. 248-756-3224 $625; also 1 room private bath & kitch. $500. Util. FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., incl. Sec. dep. & applicaMSU FREE HEAT-WATER! tion fee. No pets. NonSpacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, smoking. 517-675-5143 clean, lg. closets, laundry, leave message. carport, mini blinds. Convenient location on bus PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. route. From $650. 517-641LANSING 7645 or 641-7788. 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. Call for more information 517-272-1000 or visit GRAND LEDGE vandaproperties.com 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, washer & dryer, $650. 517-282-9669 or 517-349-8000

Apartments Suburbs

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

S. LANSING : 826 Larned. Near Pennsylvania & 496. Upstairs 1 bdrm, updated, $500/mo. + deposit, includes utilities. 989224-3532 or 989-640-1406

EASTLAWN MEMORY GAR- ST JOHNS 2 bdrm. apt. for rent Oct. 1. $480/mo. Call DENS, Garden of Nativity, 989-224-8808 Okemos. 1 double lawn crypt incl. vault with 1 granite marker. $3300. Ph. 517-449-0912.

Apartments MSU-LCC-Cooley

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Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-1374

Room For Rent

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

CHARLOTTE LUXURY APARTMENTS Saddleback Ranch. 2 bdrm., 2 full baths. Pet friendly. For more information call: 517-2721000 or visit: vandaproperties.com HASLETT $0 deposit Large 2 bdrms. from $495. Ph. 337-1133 phgrentals.com

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.

5830 O R C H A R D CT. Completely remodeled, clean 3 bdrm, 1½ bath, full basement. New carpet, paint & appliances. Fenced backyard, private deck. WD hookup. Central air. $800 + util. 517-332-9255 DEWITT NICE 2 bdrm., appliances, air, garage, located at 104 S. Chimney Hill. Available Oct. 15. $675 +. To show by appointment, call 517-669-9820. DEWITT SCHOOLS 107 1/2 C himney Hill. 3 b d r m , bsmt, garage, updated kitchen, sec. 8 OK. Minutes from expressway. $850. 517-327-7555.

EAST LANSING N ice well maintained 2 bedroom, fireplace. Newer carpet, paint & kitchen appliances. Yard storage. $675 + utilities. Deposit and refer ences. No pets. 1624 Parkvale. 517-337-1007.

WAVERLY AREA

Duplexes Starting at $750. Pet friendly. For details 517-272-1000 or visit: vandaproperties.com

WILLIAMSTON 2 bdrm. duplex, full walkout bsmt., HASLETT deck, on river, firepit, com5705 Potter, near lake. fortable & pleasant. $750+ Large 2 BR. 1.5 bath, fire dep. + elec. Pets considplace, central air. Utility ered. Avail. Sept. 8. room with washer / dryer 517-521-4448 hookup. No pets, $595/mo. incl. water. Call 517-372WILLIAMSTON LARGE 2 8000 or 517 881-5619. bdrm., 1 bath, with laundry, all appliances included, plenty of parking, quiet HOLT: SPACIOUS 2 new construction with bdrm., apt. located on easy walk to downtown, quiet street along heat & AC is included with CATA bus route, free rent, $850mo. No smoking heat, free water. Will 517-202-6886 consider some pets. Stay rest of month for free. Immediate availibility. $610/mo, $390 security. 517 9275776. 100 MEADOWLAWN 2 bdrm. new carpet, large yard, $550 + deposit. WaEmail the Lansing Community ter & sewage incl. No pets. Newspapers 24/7 at: Section 8 OK. 517-646lcnclassifieds@gannett.com 6981.

Homes For Rent

COUNTRY LIVING Small efficiency home, DeWitt Twp. $475 mo. + deposit & electric. Call after 6 pm 669-8205.

EATON RAPIDS Country cottage close to M-99. Hardwood floors, new carpeting & paint, 2 bdrm., dining rm., kitch., util. rm, garage, on 1 acre. $700/mo. Sec. dep & ref. req’d. 1 yr lease. 517-663-6650 leave msg.

FREE RENT TILL NOVEMBER! 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1400 Sq. Ft. All Appliances, W/D Central Air, Pet Friendly, Holt School District All credit considered Payments starting at $799 NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-235-6948 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 9-30-11

216 S. MLK BLVD. 2 unit for $400 per unit + 1/2 util. Room w/shared bath, $250 Room w/private bath $350; efficiency $400. 2 bdrm. 2005 GEORGETOWN XL $500 all util. incl. 484-5619 Class A, 37 ft., gas, 3 slides, 7000 mi., excellent HOUSE LOCATED IN downcon., TV satellite dish, town Lansing. Wanted 3 washer/dryer. Selling due room-mates to share conto health. Reduced to do style building. Close to $70,000. Ph. 517-521-4161. Sparrow, Cooley, LCC & MSU. W/D, free parking, HI LO 1989 25 ft., self conlots of living space, all utiltained, sleeps 4. sway bar, ities included, rent starts hitch incl. Always garaged. at $500/mo or less. Call recond. refrig. very good 517 230-8207. cond. $6000. 517-589-0257.

CampersTravel Trailers

Roommates Wanted

HOUSE LOCATED IN Downtown E. Lansing. Wanted, two non drinking roommates to share a 4 bedroom house with two other people. Rent is around $595 a month. Location is as close as you can get to MSU without living on campus. 4 bedrooms, 1 BA, Yard, Washer/Dryer in unit, High Speed Internet, Hardwood Floors, Eat in LANSING - 2-3 bdrm housKitchen or Dining Room, es, 2 bdrm apts., 1-2 bdrm Dishwasher, Balcony, duplexes. $500-$800. Local Deck, Patio or Porch, owner cell 517-204-7420. ( 5 1 7 ) 6 1 4 - 1 8 2 8 casey dunndan@gmail.com 48823 LANSING 616 N Pennsy lv ania 1 bdrm apt available, all utilities. $525/mo. 612 N. Pennsylvania, 4 bdrm, all hardwood floors, washer/dryer included, 3 108 BRIDGE ST. Dimondale, car garage, $975+ util. Mi. 500 Sq. Ft. Commercial 517-331-182 Building,Central Air $600 Month Plus Utilities (517)646-8887 48821 MLK, S. 2605 2 bdrm., 1 bath, large Deluxe office space for rent yard, 1 car garage. in Delta Township. Close to $550+ util. Pets OK. I-496 and I-96 with a beauti517-719-5600 or ful tile entry to reception 517-482-8771 area. Includes, 3 offices, conference room, break room, and 2 baths. 1420 PORTLAND sq.ft. of office with attached 3 bdrm. 1 bath, full bsmt., 1090 sq. ft. of heated 2.5 car att’d garage, cent. warehouse/garage with 2 air, appliances incl. overhead doors & private $775/mo. No pets. 517- bath. Only $9.50/sq.ft. "NOT 647-2242 or 517-994-8031. TRIPLE NET" YOU PAY ONLY: Available now. Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, and Refuse. *3 FREE PORTLAND SCHOOLS MONTHS WITH QUALIFIED Country setting. 2218 DiLEASEE! Contact: vine Hwy. 2 bdrm., 1 bath Ted VanDeventer @ 517mobile home. Newly re202-3135 modeled, new flooring. $550+ utilities & deposit. No pets. Ph. 517-204-6097.

Commercial For Rent

Office Space For Rent

SPRINGPORT 310 Mechanic, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch home on 1.5+ acres. $600 517-575-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com SPRINGPORT For rent with option to buy. 3 bdrm. ranch, country living. kitchen appliances included. Most utilities furnish ed. $750 mo., deposit required. Ph. 517-719-4028.

bars, custom seat, engine guard, bags, windshield, after market loudpipes, Blue $5200. 517-541-0282

UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL W. Saginaw. Office space. from $400. Large white house next to Outback Restaurant. Amenities, light & bright, ample parking. 3 offices available. Ph. 517-285-9830.

Retail Space For Rent GRAND LEDGE DOWNTOWN 1500 sq.ft. perfect for of fice, store or studio. $495 + util. Call 517-886-5579.

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 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery L Courtnay, to America’s Wholesale Lending, Mortgagee, dated January 1, 1999 and recorded January 12, 1999 in Liber 543, Page 3735, Ionia County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bak of America, NA successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($41,662.94) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the South entrance to the Ionia County Circuit Courthouse Building in Ionia, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on OCTOBER 6, 2011. Said premises are located in the City of Orleans, Ionia County, Michigan, and are described as:

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dina M. Schueller and Joseph E. Schueller, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2008 and recorded May 30, 2008 in Liber 608, Page 3282, Ionia County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred ThirtyEight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three and 8/100 Dollars ($138,833.08) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the South entrance to the Ionia County Circuit Courthouse Building in Ionia, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on OCTOBER 20, 2011. Said premises are located in the Township of Keene, Ionia County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 6 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 34, Town 7 North, Range 8 West; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 02 seconds West 29.62 feet along the South line of said Section 34 to the East line of said Section 3; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 02 seconds West 518.57 feet along the North line of said Section 3; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 42 seconds East 252.00 feet parallel with said East line; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 02 seconds East 518.57 feet; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 42 seconds West 252.00 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days

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CADGEWITH FARMS Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, sunroom facing the pond, corner lot, 2 car garage, with fireplace. LCC/COOLEY NEAR 616 W. $40,000/best offer. AnxGenesee. 1 bdrm. upper, ious to sell. Senior com$620 AND 2 bdrm. flat, munity 55+. 517-371-101. $730. INCL ALL UTIL. Clean, quiet, spacious liv CADGEWITH FARMS ing. Newly remodeled Clean 2 bdrm., 2 bath, CATA on block. Ref. & div sunroom facing the pond, ided dep. req. 517-623-6204 corner lot, 2 car garage, $40,000/best offer. Anx- PORTLAND: 1 BDRM. upper ious to sell. Senior comduplex, in town, $360/mo. munity 55+. 517-371-101. + util., 1 mo. sec. dep. 517 526-4315

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Legals period days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 1, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 200.8375 PRO-952421 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 2011

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Lots 44 and 45 of Reimers’s Subdivision according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 on Page 7, except part of Lot 44 of the recorded plat of Reimers’s Subdivi sion to Long Lake, Town 8 North, Range 7 West, described as: beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 44; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds West 7.00 feet along the South line of Lot 44; thence North 10 degrees 42 minutes 32 seconds East 51.97 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds East 1.28 feet along the North line of Lot 44; thence South 15 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 53.00 feet along the East line of Lot 44 to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 4, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 617.8274 PRO-950847 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 2011

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