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Park project is on hold Dawn Parker dlparker@lsj.com

EAST LANSING – An unwelcome discovery of wood treated with potentially hazardous chemicals appears likely to postpone the renovation of the Patriarche Park play structure. The wood used to build the structure in 1995 was treated with chromated

copper arsenate (CCA), a common practice at the time but one discontinued after 2003. Drilled wood samples taken from the structure in late June yielded levels of arsenic – a known cancer-causing agent – well above levels of contact recommended by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The “Remember the

Park” project, planned by the Rotary Club of East Lansing, was to have taken place Sept. 15-18. The project’s steering committee and the Rotary board have both agreed to wait for the city’s recommendation on how to proceed. “The Rotary Club is still committed to the refurSee PARK, Page 7

MERIDIAN TWP. – The township board will consider two alternatives Aug. 2, as members debate how big flags — including Old Glory — can be in the township’s commercial districts. One option would set the maximum size at 40 square feet, while another would change the standard to 60 square feet and ask the planning commission to raise the allowable height of the flagpole to 40 feet to meet American Legion standards. The issue reached a boiling point in April this year when the township’s zoning board of appeals turned down a request from Belle Tire in Okemos to fly a 48-square foot American Flag. The township’s current law limits flags to 35 square feet, or 5 feet by 7 feet. The tire retailer originally sought 20-foot by 30-foot flag on a 60-foot tall pole at its location on Grand River Avenue, which is done at 46 of it sites around the state. Township board members weighed in on the

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controversy, arguing the township’s limitation on Old Glory lacked patriotism.

Change initiated So the board initiated change in the ordinance, recommending 40 square feet to the planning commission. “Essentially what we want to do is change one number to a different number,” trustee John Veenstra said when the board took up the issue July 19. “I would actually like to see that become 96 square feet,” he continued, citing Belle Tire’s 8 x 12 foot flag that the Okemos business flew for three months before being asked to take it down. Veenstra said the argument that a larger flag would be a traffic hazard has no merit. “That 96 square feet didn’t cause any traffic acci-

“We all love our flag, and to prohibit the size to a degree that makes it almost invisible from the road is going too far in a protection of public safety.” LYNN OCHBERG Trustee

dents while it was flying,” he said. Veenstra went on to propose a maximum of 60 square feet (6 x 10), saying he believed a flag of that size would get the most votes from the board. Ironically, Veenstra said both the American flag in the township’s board room and the one flying from a flagpole outside the township hall are 40 square feet, or 5 x 8. “The township itself thinks we ought to fly a flag larger than our current ordinance (permits),” he said. Clerk Mary Helmbrecht See FLAG, Page 5

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Haslett scouts ride 170 miles

Eight Boy Scouts and four adult leaders from Haslett Troop 97 rode their bikes 170 miles from Haslett to Northwood’s Scout reservation near West Branch for a week of summer camp. This is the seventh time scouts from Troop 97 have made this trip to summer camp on bikes. It is named the “Ken Wilke Memorial Ride to Northwoods” after Mr. Wilke who organized the first few rides starting in 2003. This year’s ride included 20 extra miles to include a trip to Bay City State Park and a swim in the bay before making camp in Auburn at the Wegner Farm. Troop 97 is sponsored by the Haslett Community Church and Russ Wilson is the Scoutmaster. Troop 97 scouts reach the 100-mile mark in their annual ride to Northwoods Scout Reservation on July 8. The scouts and adult guides are (l. to r.): Ted Wilson, Austin Sheerer, Will Miklavcic, Peter Miklavcic, Milan Miklavcic, Jacob Conklin, Brandon Browning, Steven Harrelson, Jeff Conklin and J.J. Miller. Not pictured are the ride organizers: Assistant Scoutmasters Rich Newport, Phil Deschaine and John Hess, who provided the SAG vehicle and support. COURTESY PHOTO

The Kiwanis Club of Okemos will hold its weekly dinner meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Okemos Community Church 4734 N. Okemos Cluttergone will hold Road, t 6 p.m. Steve Santer from Playmaker shoe-in Aug. 4 Shoe Store will present ‘Healthy Cluttergone LLC, a local proFeet for Seniors.’ Call 349-2028 for fessional organizing company, will more information. hold its first annual Shoe-In Thursday, Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m. at Bethlyn Building, 702 W. Lake Lansing Lansing Clippers Road, East Lansing. will convene Aug. 8 Empty and de-clutter your closAt the Aug. 8 meeting of the ets. American Sewing Guild Lansing They will accept all types of Clippers, see how one local used shoes. Free and open to the quilter/sewer, guild member Irene public. Armock, joins multiple fabrics to create a new fabric that in turn Marraige retreat becomes a breathtaking jacket. The guild meets at UAW Local program offered 652, 426 Clare St., Lansing. The popular international marDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and riage retreat program called activities end at 9 p.m. Retrouvaille returns to the LanVisitors are always welcome and sing area at the St. Francis Retreat Lansing Clippers President Jane Center, 703 E. Main St., DeWitt. Schoneman encourages interested The basic foundation of a healthy sewers to get acquainted with the marriage begins with establishing guild and find out for themselves positive communication. how much it has to offer. There are two coming RetrouFor more information, contact vaille retreat weekends to choose Jane Schoneman at (517) 699-8062 from: Aug. 5-7 and Sept. 30 –Oct. or visit http://lansingclippers.com/. 2.

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The public is invited to the monthly prayer service of the Crossroads United Methodist Church at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the church, corner of Zimmer and Haslett roads, east of Haslett and north of Williamston. Weather permitting, the service will be held outdoors utilizing a labyrinth setting. Refreshments will follow the Iris rhizome sale service. will be held For more details, call the church The Tri-County Iris Society’s at (517) 655-1466 or e-mail Annual Iris Rhizome Sale will occur office@crossroadsofwilliamston.org. July 30 and Aug. 6 at Mason Farmers’ Market, Meridian Farm- E.Lansing Kiwanis ers’ Market and Owosso Farmers’ Market; Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 at DeWitt band to perform Farmers’ Market and Aug. 4 and The East Lansing Kiwanis ComAug. 11 at Williamston Farmers’ munity Band will perform a free Market. outdoor concert at the Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave., I5 hosts another week East Lansing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 2. of science exploration Aug. Attendees should bring blanImpression 5’s Summer kets or lawn chairs. L.A.B.S. camps, Monday, Aug. 1, For more information, call (517) will kick off another week of sci- 980-1500.

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EAST LANSING — An Owosso man may face a charge of violating the concealed pistol license law following a recent traffic stop. At 2:12 a.m. July 24, according to Lt. Jeff Murphy, East Lansing police stopped a vehicle for speeding near the intersec-

tion of Michigan Ave. and Harrison Road. The 38-year-old Owosso man was a passenger in the vehicle driven by his wife, Murphy said. When officers ran the man’s name through their computer, they noticed he possessed a concealed pistol license. When asked if he was carrying the pistol, the man said yes. Under state law, Murphy said anyone with a

CPL must present the firearm to an officer immediately upon being stopped. Further conversation with the man yielded the admission he had consumed “a few beers.” Murphy said those carrying a firearm may not drink while doing so. The man’s blood-alcohol content was measured at .23, nearly three times the legal limit for intoxication in Michi-

gan. He was held at the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) until sober and then released, Murphy said. The charge of violation of the concealed pistol license law is a misdemeanor with a potential sentence of 93 days. Arraignment is pending, Murphy said, and the ELPD will seek warrants from the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office.

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said she agrees with the 40 square feet, but has reservations about going any further. “I think once you get into the size flags that go beyond that, you have to start looking at how far back away from the road is it, how big is the lot – you have to look at all kinds of things,” she said. “You have to have a standard that works for everyone. I’m willing to be that almost any flag along a street in the township, you do end up with visibility problems.” Veenstra pointed out current ordinance calls for a 10-foot setback from the rightof-way.

Patriotic feelings Trustee Lynn Ochberg – who called herself the “daughter, wife and mother of veterans” – said other considerations should also be kept in mind. “The important thing is to respect the patriotic feelings

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bishment of the Patriarche Park play structure as a signature project of the club,” Rotary president Tim McCaffrey said. “However, until we know what direction the city of East Lansing wants to take with the playground structure, we’ve postponed the planned project until a later date.” At the council’s July 26 work session, McCaffrey – also the city’s director of parks and recreation – told council members that Rotary has pledge commitments for $60,000, well past what the estimated costs for renovation. It’s unclear what form the project will take from here, with the realm of possibilities ranging anywhere from sealing the wood up to a full teardown of the existing structure and replacement. Some replacement of the existing wood with Trex decking materials had already been planned. The wood samples tested showed levels of arsenic typical of wood used at that time. Swipe tests of the wood’s surface have also been done, but the results are as yet inconclusive.

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with guidance, direction and a course of action,” McCaffrey said. Council members appeared responsive to the situation. “Ultimately we’re going to need to do (what’s necessary) to make East Lansing parents confident the structure is safe for their children,” said council member Nathan Triplett, also a member of the Rotary board. The hazards of removing CCA-treated wood – including wearing long sleeves and lots of protective gear – may scuttle the project’s objective of using volunteers for a “community build.” The play structure was originally built with an all-volunteer crew.

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Great Lakes Folk Festival attracts 150 musicians EAST LANSING — The MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival marks a milestone 10 years this summer on Aug. 12-14 in downtown East Lansing. Four new performers have been inked in, bringing blues, Hawaiian, polka and reggae rhythms to the growing lineup. Over the years, the festival has brought an eclectic and amazing array of musical artists to the event — nearly 150 musicians and groups, in fact — and this year’s event will be a homecoming of “festival favorites” that reflect the best of the best in music, dance, arts and culture from across America and around the world. The music and dance program features performances ranging from sacred steel to klezmer, Cajun to Celtic and more diverse cultural expressions and traditions. Musical artists perform two to four times throughout the weekend, so visitors have a chance to see the bands they like and discover new genres. The award-winning folk festival, produced by the MSU Museum’s Michigan Traditional Arts Program, follows a successful three-year run hosting the traveling National Folk Festival, 1999-2001. The MSU Museum began producing folk festival in 2002 to continue the celebration of culture, tradition and community, and was named the state’s top public humanities program by the Michigan Humanities Council.

Arts Heritage Fellow | New England Dance Caller | Canterbury, NH • Pan Franek, ‘04 | Polka | Muskegon, Mich. • Roots Vibration, ‘06, ‘07 | Reggae | Detroit • Skålmusik, ‘03 | Scandinavian | Brainerd, Minn. • Téada, ‘05 | Irish Celtic | Dublin, Ireland A community sing and musician jam were added to the mix last year, with a rousing response and plans to expand on them for 2011. “Festival-goers appreciate the rich and authentic experience and often note how the event promotes a greater understanding of diverse cultures, how it brings people together, and how it strengthens community in the way the programs resonate and endure,” observes Marsha MacDowell, founding director and MSU Museum curator of folk arts.

and genres and we know audiences will enjoy seeing these festival favorites back here again.” The MSU Museum sought recommendations from its advisory committee and encouraged suggestions from the community. At the same time, other realities entered the picture: Conflicting touring schedules, some popular acts have dissolved and/or reformed in different combos, and the passing of some musicians. The festival celebrates the cultural traditions of communities across America and the world. The MSU Museum works year-round to develop this festival program that reflects the immense variety and vitality of art, skill, knowledge, and wisdom of our cultural heritage for the public. It offers a one-of-a-kind mix of music and dance stages, demonstrations of traditional arts and storytellDifficult choices ing, authentic ethnic food, an arts marketplace, craft “There have been so many wonderful musicians at artists, and many special activities for kids and their this event, so choosing this year’s slate was a tall order companions. indeed,” explains MacDowell, also a professor of art and art history at MSU. “We’re excited about the excellent range of musicians See FESTIVAL, Page 9

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and Georgia, sacred steel guitar and Gaylord Klancnik, (deceased), formerly of Carleton (Monroe County), polka music and polka band leader. Taste of Traditions Foodways: with authentic regional and ethnic food Middle Eastern, Mexican, Greek, Indian and more. The festival site, across the street from the MSU campus, spans the downtown core of the city for three days of festival fun. Find out more at http:// greatlakesfolkfest.net.

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Heartwood’s campout creates magic moments Sometimes it is the simple things in life that bring the most enjoyment, yet for some, simple is not that easy. Heartwood School in Mason has 140 mentally and or physically challenged students who find the simple things in life don’t come easy or don’t come at all. It’s not only difficult for the students, but the parents of special needs children who also find that caring for their son or daughter is mentally, physically and financially exhausting. As a parent of a 15-yearold son with Cerebral Palsy, a seizure disorder and an immune deficiency disorder, I certainly understand the challenges parents are faced with on a daily basis. We want our children to lead normal lives and experience everything that most children and parents take for granted. We try to play catch, or teach our children to ride a bike, but deep down we know their limitations will not allow this, yet we try and try again. As a young boy, the highlight of my summer was the

lenges an event like this faces is getting parents out Dave Keller of their comfort zone, when they are already exhausted family pilgrimage up north by the relentless responto camp in the great out- sibility that comes with doors. Even though my son caring for a special needs may not be able to tell me, child. I know deep down in my In reality, volunteers heart that camping is one make the Heartwood campactivity that he enjoys as ing experience fun for the much as I did when I was children as well as enjoyyounger. able for the parents. For a parent of a special The Heartwood Campout needs child, camping is not is almost 100 percent paid easy, many students may through great outpouring never experience the enjoy- of community and business ment of sleeping outdoors donations allowing even the or roasting marshmallows most financially strained over an open fire. families the opportunity to Three years ago, I take part in this growing started what is commonly tradition. referred to as the “HeartThe big weekend is wood Campout” to give stu- scheduled for Sept. 9-10 at dents of Heartwood School Portage Lake State Park the opportunity to expe- near Jackson. rience, learn and grow Portage Lake provides through the great family the perfect camp setting, pastime of camping. including handicap The campout is not only bathroom facilities and a fun time for the kids, but paved wheelchair accessiit allows parents to watch ble sites. their child interact with Each year the campout students in a fun relaxing grows bigger and bigger atmosphere. and our need for community support grows even Parents’ comfort greater. There is nothing One of the biggest chal- more heartwarming then

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OLIVET — An East Lansing man is among three men in insurance industry who will be honored at the 18th annual induction ceremony of the Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Lansing Country Club. Organizers of the hall of fame will induct Robert B. Hughes, of East Lansing, who is said to have spent his career as a staunch advocate for a positive regulatory environment and ethical/professional conduct as a member of the financial services industry. He was the leading producer for American Community Mutual Insurance Company until 1977 when he began representing Maccabees Mutual. In February 1988 Hughes became a

Senior Agent with the Principal Financial Group. Giving back to the industry that has given so much to him has always been a big part of Hughes’ philosophy, “we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give!” Other inductees wil be Donald E. Eve, of Flint Township, and D. Joseph (Joe) Olson, of Brighton. The Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame was established at Olivet College in 1994 as a way to pay tribute to individuals who have made a significant impact on the ability of the Michigan insurance and risk management industry to serve the public. An election panel, representing a crosssection of the insurance and risk manage-

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Meridian police to host citizens academy again MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP —

The Meridian Township Police Department has scheduled the 13th annual Citizens’ Academy for residents, community members, and business people of Meridian and Williamstown Townships. Participants will meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. from Sept. 8 through Nov. 3. The free academy is hosted at the Meridian Township Public Safety Building, 5151 Marsh Road, in Okemos and will be

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NEWS IN BRIEF Class of ‘81 30th reunion The East Lansing High School Class of 1981 will hold its 30th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Troppo’s Restaurant, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Reunion organizers are also looking for lost class members. Classmates who would like to report an updated address should send an e-mail to elhs1981reunion@gmail.com or check in at www.elhsclassof81reunion.com.

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January 2006 to serve as an executive assistant in the East Lansing City Manager’s office and was promoted to assistant to the city manager a year later, in 2007. She was promoted to her current role as assistant city manager in 2009. Prior to her work with the City, McKenna was employed for three and a half years by the Michigan Municipal League, the statewide nonprofit association of cities and villages. Marie holds a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Michigan University. “This is a wonderful opportunity, and I look forward to working with Nicole Evans during both of our respective transitions,” said McKenna. “She is exceptionally competent, and I feel extremely fortunate to be able to take advantage of her guidance.” Evans and McKenna will work closely over the month of August to ensure a smooth transition in the East Lansing City Clerk’s office. Both will assume their new roles on Sept. 1. A formal swearing-in ceremony for McKenna will take place at East Lansing City Council’s Sept. 6 meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of the 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St. Evans has asked to perform McKenna’s swearing-in as a symbolic passing of the torch.

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About the book Foer’s wildly lauded, but controversial novel tells the story of young Oskar Schell’s hilarious and heartbreaking search to make sense of the death of his father in the World Trade Center on 9/11. One year after his father’s death, grief stricken, but undaunted, the 9-year-old boy sets out on an odyssey across the five boroughs of New York City in search of the owner of a mysterious key found in his father’s closet.

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Graham Gal’s recent trip to East Lansing was unusual. The East Lansing native, an East Lansing High School Class of 1971 graduate, biked the 60 miles from Ann Arbor to East Lansing July 22 to attend his class’s 40th reunion festivities. Gal, a professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, made the two-wheeled trek from his son’s home to his hometown to keep up his training regimen for the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. He stayed on paved roads, with a route planned on www.MapMyRide.com . Gal will embark on his portion of the Massachusett’s charity ride on Saturday, Aug. 6, seeking to cover 200 miles in two days as part of Team Kermit. The team is seeking to raise $250,000 for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, both bastions of cancer research.

He recently completed two 70-mile rides in a weekend training session, and estimates the help of teammates will keep him at a steady 20 miles per hour during the Challenge. The two-day is one of eight different distances Challenge participants can ride. “We can go faster as a team,” Gal said. An avid cyclist in his younger years, Gal said he took up biking for rehab about five years ago following knee replacement surgery. He also serves as the squash coach at nearby Amherst College, and has found cycling to be a benefit on the court as well. “It’s always good when you can last longer than the 21- and 22-year-olds,” Gal deadpanned. Gal also keeps in shape by commuting daily to his office on his bicycle – 10 miles each way. A mountain bike helps on winter-slick roads, making the commute possible in all but the most extreme con-

ditions. “(Cycling) is quite a bit more popular than when I was growing up,” he said, while noting he has many friends who are also avid cyclists. Gal said he was looking forward to seeing old friends at the reunion, and especially former baseball and football teammates. He’s also anticipating the ride and the hoped-for good it will do for those battling cancer. Gal will be thinking of loved ones, especially a sister-in-law who lost her life to a rare form of cancer at age 46. “She led the exemplary life. She drank a glass of wine maybe twice a year, she didn’t smoke – nothing,” he recalled. An uncle also died of cancer, and a sister is a cancer survivor. “You never really know what will cause it,” Gal said. “Being a professor, I’m very much involved in research. Research and understanding are the only

things which make sense.” As of July 18, Gal was just past the halfway mark of his fund-raising goal of $4,200. To donate, go online to http://www.pmc.org/ profile/GG0084

East Lansing native Graham Gal, in Team Kermit kit, planned to ride into East Lansing July 22 as part of his training regimen for the upcoming PanMassachusetts Challenge. Gal, who was in East Lansing for his 40th high school reunion, will embark on a 200-mile two-day ride on Saturday, Aug. 6 to benefit cancer research. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH

Conrad "Bud" Rognas Thompson East Lansing Conrad Rognas Thompson, age 94, passed away July 22nd, 2011. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lou Seeley Thompson, son-in-law Da vid Hadley, and 3 sisters. Conrad will be greatly missed by his wife, Jan Harmon-Thompson, and daughters, Gwen (Brian) Meredith and Gail Hadley, and grandchildren, Dr. Dan Hadley, Dr. Katie (Dr. Kevin) Harvatine and great-grandson, Russell Harvatine, and Christine Hadley as well as sons by marriage, Jeffrey (Margie) and granddaughters Molly and Maisie Harmon and Matthew (Laurie) and grandsons Donnie, Jakob, and Daniel Harmon. Conrad was born in Wilmington, California on July 29, 1916, son of Theodore Conrad and Josie Sophia Thompson. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.S. in business. He served 5 years in the Army dur ing WWII, attaining the rank of 2nd Lieutenant with service in the 53rd Infantry, 7th Division, in California, Utah, the Alaskan Aleutians, and Patton’s 3rd Army in Normandy, France and Luxembourg and earned the Purple Heart. Conrad was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, Kiwanis, Elks, and Sons of Norway. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and doing handyman work. He loved golf, bowling, swimming, playing cards, and traveling. Conrad attended MSU football games as an enthusiastic Spartan fan for more than 50 years. After WWII, Conrad worked in construction, sold real estate, and then was a self-employed advertising sales agent in California and Michigan. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5th, 2011, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1315 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, Michigan with Rev. Fred Graham officiating. Conrad’s final resting place will be Arlington National Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. On line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com.

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OKEMOS- 2655 ELDERBER RY DR. Sat. Aug. 6, 9-3. Pa4, SMALL, LOVING Shihtio furn., mirrors, lamps, Poms. Available July 28th., area rugs, toddler & childvet checked, wormed, rens items & toys, girl $300. (989)277-4948 clothes 12 mos-4T, Tupperrlynncannon@hotmail.com ware & more. Off of Hulett 1037 WEST SANTEE HWY, btwn Jolly & Bennett. CHARLOTTE, August 5th AKC BERNESE MOUNTAIN and 6th 9am to 5pm AppliDOG PUPS. Vet checked. ances, books, china, elecST JOHNS 709 W. Baldwin Just adorable & cuddly tronics, furniture, games, St . Aug. 5-6, Fri., 8-6 p.m. $500 cash 989-291-5553 garden tools, glassware, Sat. 8-4 p.m.. Household handyman tools, kitchen items, chair massagers, TV items, wood-working AKC CAVALIER KING mounts & TV, Christmas tools, Way to many items Charles Spaniel puppies. dishes, collectibles, decoto list. Champion bloodlines. rations, desk, lots of misc. $500-$600. Male Shih-Tzu puppies $225 989 382-9234. EAST LANSING 61 9 Whitehills Dr., Fri. Aug. 5, 9-6. Nbrs. at 8. Sat. Aug. 6, AKC LAB PUPPIES 1 s t 9-2. Fine furn., books, trac shots, wormed and dew tor, pool table, glass, clawed removed. Great more! www.estatesales.net ST. JOHNS NEIGHBOR family pets. Ph. 242-0598. Wonder Women Estate HOOD Sales near high Sale 517-256-0695. school, Thurs, Aug 4, 9AKC TOY POODLE PUPPY 4pm and Fri, Aug 5, 9-? Male, $350. Scottie Poo, fechildren’s clothing, furni male, $300. Well socialture, men’s clothing, wom- PORTLAND: THURS. AUG. 4 ized. 989-539-2498. thur Sat. Aug. 6, 8-4. Enter en’s clothing, Antique tainment center, queen brass bed, tanning bed bed, armoires, sofa sleepwith new bulbs, many er, dishes, misc. household A TOY BREED No shed, i t e m s ! Morkies, Shorkies, Yorkie items, glass coffee table Greengat e/Parkv iew Poos. $400-$550. 517-404w/matching end table, neighborhood north of 3045 puppy-parlor.com sewing machine, french high school and east of country handpainted roosfootball field in St. Johns. ter buffet & pedestal table, piano. 8661 Riverbend Dr., BEAUTIFUL KITTENS NEED a inside home, colors vary. 96 west to exit 76 Kent St. VERNDALE LAKES CONDO $10 each. Call 517-349south, left on Airport, right Neighborhood Sale Fri. 3136. on Lewis, lef t on Aug 5, 8:30-3:30, Antiques, Riverbend. collectibles, old childrens games, Corvete related BICHON FRISE PUPPIES 7 items, books, puzzles, picweeks old,Two males & ture frames, household & one female shots, wormed, kitchen items, air mat $490.00 south tress, gardening supplies, Lansing/Holt.Call between bikes, golf & fishing gear, noon & 1:00pm(517)819CD player, cassette deck, 5002.Or eLPs, clothing, baby mail(sleepingbear568@aol clothes, 12x12 screen .com) house, Little Tikes kitchen, childrens table & chairs. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 8 Look for the stars on mailwks old. Males & Females, boxes. $200 & up. 517-371-4416 LOST 14# 3 yr old male, deachihuahuasworld.com clawed & friendly house WILLIAMSTON- 8 AGATE cat. Black & white tuxedo. WAY. Aug. 5-6, 8-4. MULTI Missing Sat 7/23, Hall St. CHIHUAHUA PUPS ALL FAMILY. Clothes, home area, Holt. 517-699-2020, white, shots. Have papers. furnishings, baby, misc. 1 517-256-0516 Reward! $150-$300. 517-819-9261. mile N of Grand River on Meridian Rd., right on Agate Way. LOSTVery lg cat, long haired CKC PITBULLS PUPS, 7 male, black/tiger, white w k s , g o r g e o u s belly & chest. 7/2 from S. markings,1st shots, WILLIAMSTON HIggins Lake State Park. wormed, parents on site, Annual Barn Sale. 310 Reward! 517-927-8830 great with kids. Crossman St. Thurs., Aug. $400(f)$450(m). Email 4, 12-4, Fri., Aug. 9-5, Sat. Kandiceshaw@aol.com for Aug. 6, 9-12. Great variety photos(517)974-1087. of clean quality items including Christmas ornaments, holiday decor, COCKAPOO, As well as glass cookware, Bunn cof Cavapool Puppies. (CavaSelling an item poo’s are very similar to feemaker. 2 like new queen bedding sets, eleCockapoos). Super, super SEE SOURCEADS.COM mentary teaching items, cute, healthy & friendly. OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE housewares & more. All 1st shots & wormed. $265. 877-475-SELL Ph. 517-279-8897. items priced to move.

Animals Lost

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Dogs-Cats-Pets

CORGI/SHIH TZU PUPPIES JACK RUSSELL PUPS UKC, (Shorgies) $200. Dews reshots, wormed. 9 wks. moved, dewormed, great Parents on site. with kids. Ready for new 269-998-0925. homes. 517-927-0411. KITS/CATS; LOVABLE RESCUES; all ages; many declawed; www.trinityacres rescue .petfinder.com; includes neuter/shots $45OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG $135. (517)410-0074 puppies, AKC, parents on site. health guaranteed. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUP$700. Please call or text PIES Females, AKC regis517 416-0811. tered, health warranty. 810-732-7069. PEKACHU PUPS AND PEKACHU/JACK RUSSELL ENGLISH BULL DOG P U P PUPS in home raised PIES For adoption. 1 male, w/children & other pets, 1 female. AKC registered, very social & loving, 1st current, all shots current, shots & dewormed. $250Email jk662@hotmail. Ph. $300. 517-614-4587. 313-458-9011. KITTENS MULTIPLE COLORS, 10 weeks, Vet PEKE-A-POO PUPPIES, TIENGLISH SETTER PUPS checked/records availa NY, parents on site. CC acGreat hunters/pets, field ble. First vaccinations. cepted. $295. 517-896-0302 training. $400. 517-283Leukemia tested - NEG. 1559. Dewormed. Litter trained. POMERANIAN PUPPIES AKC registered, 1st shots $25. (517)394-1784 & wormed. $275 & up. ( 5 1 7 ) 6 2 6 - 6 8 9 0 Cash only. 1-989-248-4124. baine@bus.msu.edu ENGLISH BULLDOG PRETTY white AKC female, home trained, gilbertsctt@live.com $450. (517)836-4845

FRENCH BULL DOG M i x Dewormed, Shots, CUTE $250/up 810-895-4450 GERMAN SHEPHERD 6 weeks, parents on site, pure bred, $250. (517)8945629 GERMAN SHEPHERD 8 weeks, parents on site, pure bred, shots, wormed, $275. (517)894-1046

LAB PUPPIES AKC Yellow & black females, wormed, and 1st shots. Dew claws removed. $350. Ready July 31. Ph. 517-331-3901 MALTI-POO Shih Tzu puppies. $300 each. Ready for good homes. Really cute! Call 517-526-1163 MINATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES CKC, rare colors, parents on site. CC accepted. $350 up. 517 896-0302.

POMERANIAN PUPS Cute & Furry! 3 females, 2 males, 9 wks old. Ph. 517-887-2994. POODLE PUPPIES. 1ST shots & wormed. $300. Parents on site. No Sunday calls. 989-584-6192 SHIH TZU / POODLE PUPS 8 wks. old, 1st shot, adorable & small, $275. Call 248978-1939. SHORTHAIRED ST. BERNARD PUPPIES Ready to go. 4 girls/2 boys, $350 & up. 810-672-9565

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES AKC top show line, shots & wormed. 517-5752032.

TOY POODLE 5 mo old male. Chocolate. Non-shed, shots, wormed $400/obo. 517-977-7567.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES PUREBRED. 1st shots & wormed, parents on site, $275. 989-248-3284.

TOY POODLES CKC, taking deposits. Females $400, males $350. 517-589-0257, 517 256-0351. Cute.

GERMAN SHORTHAIR PUPPIES Ch. bloodlines, AKC, 7 wks old, 5 males, 5 females. $250. Call Matt for more details 517-202-1387.

MINIATURE RUSSELL SCHNAUZERS 1 2wk s, Adopt a cuddly rescue puppy! Born Easter Day . M i n i a t u r e Schnauzer/Shiht zu/Jack Russell mixes. Under 15lbs.Vetted and potty training.Ready to join the family!Only 5 left-2F,3M. $200.00. (517)526-3510 sg8483@gmail.com OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE Puppies. OBBA registered. 8 weeks, $1000. 989 413HAVANESE AKC REGIS 9461. TERED, Beautiful coat and markings, Champion lines, Health guaranteed, pa- POCKET PIT PUPS rents on site, vet checked, UKC reg. King pin, Gotti. 1 Beautiful pups raised in male 1 female, blue our home $1200.. (517)327w/blue eyes. $500-750. Al8202 (517)230-1631 so, 6 mo. female, red nose, $200. 517 763-7324. otisonedge@sbcglobal.net

WESTHIGHLAND TERRIER pups, AKC, 3 very adorable socialized males, $650. 989-846-0929. WEST HIGHLAND WHITE Terriers 10 weeks old, AKC Registered, loveable, parents on site, pure bred, records, shots, wormed, 2 male $600. (989)640-3579 sbeebe@fbinsmi.com YORKIE PUPS UKC males & females, small, Vet checked, shots & wormed, $450-$850. 231-825-2733.

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Furniture

Wanted to Buy

Skilled Trades

COMIC BOOKS

CONTROLS SYSTEM TECHNICIAN- diagnose, repair, install building aut o m a t i o n systems/components. Program system as required. Degree in HVACR Egr Tech or equiv. Interest in energy mgt, 3 yrs exp, programming skills. Apply at http://www.jejohnson. com/ControlsTech.htm

A BED QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set, new in plastic, $200. Call 517-410-4921. Can deliver. DINETTE SET 5ft long x 3 ft wide, 2 drawers, 1 yr old, varnish wood top. YORKIE TCUPS $ 6 5 0 + white, $1 Yorkie-Poos & Malte-Poos 25 or b/o 517-882-2107 Toys Noshed Shots $350+ VetCheckd 989.225.1367

Household Goods

Buying all old comics made before 1970. 270748-9364 after 3 p.m.

Horses-Stables

Lansing 326 BANBERRY SO U T H . C A D G E W I T H FA R M S . 3 bdrms., 2 baths, 90% remodeled & updated, all new top end appliances in Aug. ’07. $55,000. Age restriction 54 & up. Open House July 10 & 24, 1-4pm. 517-331-4238, if no answer call 517-371-101.

St. Johns

Electrician Journeyman: Expanding our elect dept. Good pay-benefits. Apply OWNER on line or at our main of - BYexecutiv e home in St fice. Johns, 3-5 bdrms., close to Applegate Home Comfort schools & shopping. Too 1096 Highview, many amenities to list, Webberville, 48892 priced to sell. 989-640-7932 www.applegatehomecomfort.com

Moving Sale S t a i n l e s s DIABETIC TEST refrig. $300, stove $275, cor- EXTRA STRIPS? Earn $ & help othner curio $75, Ducks Unlimers. $5-$20/box. Call 517ited gun cabinet $350, Terry 256-7221. Redlin 4 Ltd Ed. signed & framed prints, 3 carved decoys, Whirlpool washer/ dryer 350 Hoover Steam Vac $$$ WANTED ATVS & golf all terrain $350 NEW in box carts, 3 & 4 wheelers, run$125, 6 pc set of Lenox China ning, non running, any w/extra pcs. 24K gold leaf condition 17 5 -857-2998 $$$ HVAC TRADES! GROWING HVAC company coming to on edge $300 new over Lansing. We are looking $3400. Buick Century ’95, for hard working, ethical, 2nd owner, loaded, 10K, and experienced residen- OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. 10runs perfect, $2600 Broyhill 4. 525 W. St. Joe Hwy. tial installers in the couch, loveseat-3 tablesPembrook Condominiums. sheetmetal and pipefitting lamp $500, Toshiba HD flat Unit 3. 2 bdrm. garden lev trades looking to take the screen TV 52" $775, HD flat el, 1 bath, freshly painted next step in their career. screen TV 32" $250. Howard 2 TICKETS to Garrison & carpeted. $36,500. Call We offer medical, dental, Miller clocks-floor model Keillor’s "Summer Love’ 517-351-0217, 989-227-1243 vacation and 401k bene$775, wall model $150. 9/11 tour for Aug 13, 2011 8pm, BIRD BLUEBERRY FARM fits. If this sounds like the memorabilia, religious stagreat seats. 517-669-3248. U-pick blueberries in place for you, please send tues -Danbury Mint. handHaslett. Ph. 339-2934. your resume and wage recarved cane from Aruba $30, quirements to: Dbl pillow top mattress hvac.trade@yahoo.com THELEN BERRIES , Westpha- $125, 517-580-2012 lia, has blueberries 75¢ lb. Call 989-587-3443 for deLAKEFRONT 1994 HOME, tails. 7 mi. n. of Perry on private all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., 4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 2 level walkBACKYARD SHEDS & MORE out. Priced @ 2003 ap989-834-2028 praisal, VERY creative fi www.bcbarns.com nancing, buyer must have 2ND CUTTING hay avail., excellent credit/net worth. square bales, call 517-651989 277 3793 CENTRAL AIR Lennox, new 5214 $1800, now $600. Installation available starting at $500. Also high efficiency LAST YEARS HAY Lennox furnace$500. Both LOOKING FOR A summer 4x5, outdoor hay $10, storfor $1000. 517-543-5325. place access to lake & ed inside $15. Leave msg swimming on Crystal Lake, will call back. 517-726-0069 Crystal, MI? Mobile home PORTABLE FLOOR HEATER with large sunporch & $10. 1 cosmetic travel case deck. Needs a little work. STANDING HAY FIELD $3. 1 lg suitcase $5. Lawn $3800. 989-875-4319. Alfalfa grass mix, approx. boy self propelled lawn 4 acres, call for location & mower, $35. 2 blue cerampricing. 517-281-0030. ic lamps $15. Books, paperbacks 50¢ ea., hard cover $1.00 ea. 627-4844.

Waterfront Homes

July 31, 2011

Dogs-Cats-Pets

OPEN HOUSE LAKEFRONT Lake Odessa, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1520 Virginia Street, Sat & Sun. July 16-17 & July 24, 1-4 p.m. 517-2042081.

Land For Sale BEAUTIFUL CLEARED LOT 2 1/2 acres, 174’ lakefront property. W. of St. Ignace. With buildings, good well & septic. Will sell for 50% or less than appraised val ue. 906-430-1074 or 1-800448-6285.

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HORSES PAINT MARES, 1 3 yrs. Reg. paint pony 6 yrs. $700 for both. Call 517-6476066.

Condominiums For Sale

Concert-Sports Tickets

Miscellaneous

Hay-Grain-Seed

TRAINCO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL Day-Evening Classes Immediate Job Placment Class B Training (1 day) (517) 887-1600 www.traincoinc.com

Maintenance

Wanted to Buy

For more information or to reserve space call

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Education

Holt-Dimondale NEW CONSTRUCTON 1247 W ildflower, Holt. 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 baths, $124,900. 517-290-4829.

Lansing 108 W. BARNES Ave. 2 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, single family, fixer upper. Owner financing or cash discount. $1000 down, $341/month. 803 403-955 or 803 92917.

DECKS, PORCHES, FENCES, Pergolas. Lic. 26 yrs, Insured, Free Custom Designs. Quality. Call Bob 290-8561.

Computer Sales -Service COMPUTER REVIVER: Upgrades, internet repair, virus, spyware removal, data rec. 30 day wrnty. Erik 517-484-6364. Housecalls.

Driveways Crushed Asphalt Driveways

Education

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!! CACS, Inc. Head Start and Early Childhood Programs is now accepting applications for Seven (7) Full Time Bus Drivers . Entry level pay is $10.34/hr., average 33 hrs/35 wks. with a full benefit package. Must have a CDL with BPS Endorsements and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred. Applications for the above position will be accepted from 8:00 am Monday, August 1, 2011, through 5:00 pm Friday, August 5, 2011, at: 101 East Willow Street, Lansing, Michigan 48906 or you may fax your resume to Lisa Goulding at (517) 372-2671 by the above deadline. You may also email your resume to employment@cacsheadstart.org EEO Drug testing employer

Installed, rolled and sealed. 80¢ sq. ft. Ph. 517-749-9075 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Gutters

Drywall Gary’s Drywall Finishing "Hang, Finish and Repair" 517-927-3853 garysdrywallfinishing.com

Fencing

Fence for all occasions, light excavating, holes augered, bucket & pallet fork work. We clean up scrap metal for free.

For Free Estimate Call 517-669-8066

Floor Services

Mr. Natural’s Wood Floors

FREE Estimates 393-0660 or 490-8696 Since 1988 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

Masonry

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING MASONRY RESTORATION Res/comm., historic. Re& minor repair. Also Power pair brick, block & stone. Washing. Free estimates. Fndn/chimney repair/new. Call (517) 322-4131 Lic. & Ins. 517-647-5380

Hauling-Trucking

DONE RIGHT FENCE & SKID LOADER SERVICE

• Refinishing • Repairs • Installation

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Painting-Papering -Plastering

517.322.4131 Trash removal Appliances, brush, carpet, wood, etc. Senior disc. ALLPRO PAINTING Eavestrough Cleaning. 30 years exp. No money down. Call 517-206-1302 for free estimate.

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JUNK REMOVAL

• Appliances • Brush • Carpet • Furniture • Metal • Wood • Concrete • Shingles

Senior Discount

327-6001

Painting/Power Washing ref, written contracts, free est. Power wash decks, houses, etc 517- 599-6166

Reliable Construction 43 years experience • Vinyl siding • Shingled roof special Free Estimates Licensed & Insured No down payment, no interest up to 60 mo.

517-646-9945 1-800-887-1795

Tree Service Tree Removal Services Total Tree Care Since 1980

Painting-Papering -Plastering

(517) 857-2333

Wayne Shook

Expert Trimming & Removals Thinning, Elevating, *Fully Insured* Dead Limbing & Shaping *Free Advice* 60 ft. AERIAL WORK TRUCK

Experienced Interior-Exterior Painting

TRASH, BRUSH, APPL. hauled Yard & build. clean up, trees & bushes trimmed. Low Prices! Mike 393-4664

Roofing-Siding

Insured • Free Estimates • References

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Kyran VanSickle / IBEW Certified Arborist QUALITY WORK EXCELLENT REFERENCES

WINDS OF CHANGE Tree Service. Mark Beutler Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates 517-214-0364

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CASH FOR GUNS , Art, Antiques, Jewelry, musical instruments, Valuables. Call CANON IMAGE WRITER Dig517-204-2004/517-663-3931 ital Scanner/Copier and HP Color Printer Michigan Friends of Education a CASH PAID D iabet ic test 501c3 Non Profit is selling strips. Area’s original, olda Canon Image Writer 2200 est buyer. Friendly & fair. Digital Scanner Copier and 517-505-2726, 888-639-6179 a HP 3600 Color Printer. Copier Scanner - $400.00 Printer $200.00 (517)851CASH PAID 4 1 0 0 Up to $20 per 100. mf ebookprogram@gmail.c Call 517-292-0991 om diabeticteststripswanted.com

Builders-ContractorsRemodelers

DriversTransportation

FURNITURES AND APPLI ANCES Moving Sale in South Lansing - will take best offers for each item SPORTSMANS GUN SHOW Sun. Aug. 28, 9am-3pm. Lolisted - Cash only cated at the Fowler Con3 Sofas (rarely used), servation Club. Buy, sell, Washer and Dryer (like trade. Guns, hunting, fish - FACILITY new), Fridge (like new), MAINTENANCE ing, archery & other Dinning set (w/ 6 chairs), AND Forklift Repair. Excelsportsmens equipment. $2 Lawn Mower, Snow Blowlent opportunity for motiadm. $20 per table rental. er, Treadmill, Tables, vated Technicians. We are For info call 989-640-1008. Bookselfs, Beds, looking to fill several posi(Bookselfs, Beds, Washer tions for Fork Lift Repair & Dryer need to take from and Facility Maintenance basement). Techs. Please send your Will take best offer for resume in confidence to each - $500 (517)694-7832 E r i c . eric.slaybaugh@am.jll.com ANTIQUE BUYER PAYING CASH for quality jewelry, clocks, art work, musical instruments, & other nice things. John 517-202-2570.

Business-Office Equipment

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Sporting Goods

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Firewood

Appliances

DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME in Bradenton, FL. mobile home park. Heated pool, all maintenance included. W/D incld. Price reduced to $8900. Call Mike Berg 941-713-1247 for more info.

Service Directory

Lawn and Garden

UPDATING. 6 GOOD working wall air conditioners. Come see, make offer. Call JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 517-482-8196. Model 316, 46’’ deck, hydrodrive, $1600 or best offer. Call 517-627-3902. WANTED: UNWANTED appliances, air conditioners, cars, trucks, vans, farm machinery, lawn mowers, campers, hot water tanks, aluminum or steel boats, aluminum windows or doors, aluminum C H E R R Y , MAPLE & O A K toppers, any types of aluSeasoned firewood. Deliv minum or steel siding, ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16" 4 wheelers, go carts, trail517-651-5214. ers, batteries. All picked up for Free. Call 517-628-2818

Mobile Homes For Sale

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Waterfront Homes

CADGEWITH FARMS Senior community, must be 5+. 3 bdrm., 2 bath home on foundation. Attached 3 seasons rm. & patio, attached 2.5 car garage. Recently reduced! $77,900. 517-455-7486.

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Apartments Lansing

Apartments Suburbs

2 CEMETERY LOTS CARY APTS. S. LANSING. 1 & OLD TOWN 1228 N. Wash- DEWITT Large apt. Country ington. 1 bdrm., large of living, 2 bdrm, full bsmt., East Lawn Memorial Gar2 bdrms., $470-$570 mo., fice 8 1/2x13, mini blinds, fireplace, large screened dens, Okemos, MI. $1100 heat, water, sewer & trash carpet, tile, hardwood, in porch + sunning porch, for both . 863-677-1336 included. 517-202-3964. glasstop range, 2 car gar., C/A, minutes washer/dryer hook-up. 1 from 96-69 hwy., partial block from River Boardutilities paid, $795 mo. 248COLONIAL VILLAGE walk park. $575 plus util. & 756-3224. AREA: small 1 bdrm. dep. 517 285-4489. Quiet Area. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 517-4854300 GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto washer & dryer, Owners/Waverly. Quiet $650. 517-282-9669 or CHARLOTTE LUXURY desirable neighborhood. 517-349-8000 APARTMENTS Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No Saddleback Ranch. 2 pets. From $575. 517-712FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., bdrm., 2 full baths. 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153 MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! Pet friendly. For more inSpacious 1,010 sq. ft., 2 formation call: 517-272bdrm. Quiet, clean, lg. 1000 or visit: closets, laundry, carport. GROESBECK AREA R ent vandaproperties.com starts at $550 utils incld. HASLETT Desirable neighborhood on Sav e o y ur gas. Beautif u l $0 deposit bus route. $625. deluxe apartments. 1 blk Large 2 bdrms. 517-641-7645 or 641-7788. DEWITT -2 BEDROOMS, 1 to bus. Everything you from $495. BA, Yard, Balcony,A/C, need to buy close by. 517Ph. 337-1133 nice area, quiet setting 482-8196. phgrentals.com (517)669-5625 S. LANSING : 826 Larned. Near Pennsylvania & 496. PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. Upstairs 1 bdrm, updatLANSING WILLIAMSTON - UPPER apt. ed, $500/mo. + deposit, 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. HOLT AREA two 2 bdrm for rent. House in country. includes utilities. Non Call for more information apts for rent. $600 per mo. 3 bdrm./2 bath upper, smoker, no pets. 989517-272-1000 or visit for each. Call 517-749-8389 Incl. all util. & satellite. 224-3532 or 989-640-1406 or 517-528-4583. vandaproperties.com Call: 810-923-1062

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 517-349-8345

Apartments Suburbs WAVERLY & WILLOW Spacious 2 bdrms. Free heat & water. Quiet building. 517-303-6680 ~ Great Apartment ~

Duplexes For Rent

CHARLOTTE AREA: 3 bdrm., 2 up, 1 in bsmt., laundry in bsmt., appliances, deck off back. $500 damage dep., + credit rep., $650/mo plus utilities. 517 667-4200

WAVERLY AREA

Homes For Rent

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

3800 SEAWAY 3 bdrm., 2 car attached garage, fresh paint, great view, next to park. Fenced yard. $850 + utilities & deposit. Ph. 517887-1292.

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Apartments Suburbs

Apartments For Rent

Old Orchard Apts.

Holts Best Value $100 moves you in! "0" application fee & "0" sec. deposit 1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

Call us today! 517-694-8975 conditions apply

Duplex East Lansing

1 MILE FROM MSU Across from Patriarch Park, close to CATA bus. 3 bdrm., garage, air, fin. bsmt., laundry. Available Aug. 1. $995 mo. 517-4490564.

Duplexes Townhomes SOUTHEAST LANSING 3 bdrm. loft, 2 baths, deck, air, bsmt., $765 + deposit / 2 bdrm., $665, 1st mos free. No pets. Call 517-3938970 Tim.

up, living rm, bdrm, kitchen down. Newer carpet. Freshly painted. Stove/ LATHROP ST. 3 or 4 refrigerator, garage, $600 18 bdrms., $650 mo. + utils., mo. Security deposit, refreferences. *710 N. MLK erences required. Call 663Blvd. 3 BR, $600 mo. + 6650 leave msg. utils. *Rooms with private bath, $350 mo. Efficiency $400 mo. A ll utils incld. GRAND LEDGE - 4/plex. EXCall 517-484-5619. CELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD, walk to downtown shops & 2 1 03 EDWARD 2 bdrm., gaparks. Lg. fenced yard, no rage, $725+ util. 1306 Jerpets. 1 bdrm. $400 incldg ome, 4 bdrm., $825+ util. all utilities, except elect. 1315 Jerome remodeled lg. Dennis: 517-348-6124. 3 bdrm. apt. oak floor, $750+ heat. All houses have new vinyl windows. No pets. Ph. 517-372-4504 HOLT- 2 story 2 bdrm. , full bsmt., gas heat & hot wa157 ROOSEVELT ter, washer dryer hookups, 2 bdrm., lg living room, lg. small pet considered, kitchen, 1 1/2 car garage. nonsmokers only. 517-468$650+ util. 517-372-8129. 3963

For Rent

rental references. Safe neighborhood, new fur nace, well insulated. $545 mo. Call 517-371-4562.

AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-1374

St. Johns!-only $561/mo* Rent to Own! Prime Location! 1,280 sq.ft.~ 3 bed/2bath with a Deck! #130 *For Details Call The Meadows (989)224-7707

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Chevrolet 2002 CHEVY VENTURE LS EXT VAN $4500/BEST 3.4L eng. Days 517-896-9221 or evenings 989-224-6266 02 SILVERADO 2500 HD EXT CAB $15,000 4X4 82K, loaded, topper, clean, rust proofed 517-582-6935 ’08 SILVERADO 3/4 TON 4X4 DIESEL $32,500 crew cab, locking cap, liner, trailer pkg, 45K hwy. Excellent condition 517-441-1040 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN 2000 $2300 loaded, great shape, 231K, Remote start 517-351-0593 COBALT LT 2010 $14,700 4 cyl, 4wd, A/C,power, 7300mi., Burgundy 517-974-5933

Dodge

July 31, 2011

DODGE CARAVAN SPORT 2000 Runs very well, no mech. prob. Needs cosmetics.

$1800

Mercedes Benz C-CLASS C300 2008 $29,900 6 cyl, Nav System, Lthr 24000mi., Gray 517-303-6332

Mini Vans CHEVY ASTRO VAN 2004 White, DVD player, 114,000 mi.

$6,300 517-323-3614

Oldsmobile OLDS 98 REGENCY 1992 $7650/OBO 10K orig. mi., garage kept, Florida car, 3800 motor, white/gray cloth, serious inquiries 517-488-5938 SILHOUETTE GLS 2000 $3,999 Very Clean, No Issues, X-Maintained, FL PWR, 517-490-2508

Pontiac

517 339-1450

Lincoln MKZ 2007 $14,600 Htd & Cool Lthr, Ext warr, mnrf, new brks & bat. Excellent. 517-214-6623 2010 LINCOLN MKT $35,800 3 seats, SUV, nav., moonroof, back up camera. Like new 239-273-2772

G6 GT 2009 $12,700 6 cyl, 55000mi., Red, automatic, cruise control 517-930-4217 GRAND PRIX GT 2001 $3,800 6cyl, 4dr. Sunroof, Lthr, 96046mi., Burgundy 517-925-8097 PONTIAC AZTEC 2002 $6390 109,800 mi., very clean Very good condition. 517-449-5919.

Sport Utility Vehicles

Volkswagen

LEXUS GX 470 2008 $23,500 Very clean, One Owner 109,000 hwy mi., Black/Tan 989-400-1630

PASSAT 2.0T 2006 $13,900 6 cyl, Nav System, Lthr, 75000mi., Silver 304-685-5690

LEXUS GX 470 2008 $24,500 Very Clean One Owner 99,800 highway mi, Silver 989-506-8592

VW 1972 CONVERTIBLE Restored. Lots of weekend fun.

GMC ENVOY SLT 2005 $12,500 80400mi. New Tires, Very Clean, sunroof, Maroon 517-749-4017

Toyota MONTANA MINI-VAN 2002 $4950 Lthr, dbl pwr seat, rear a/c, DVD, CD/Cass., 2 sliding drs. 130K mi. 517-202-3687

Trucks

$8200 517-543-8767

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

FORD F250 XLT, 2002 $6,500 170,500 mi. Crew Cab Super Duty 10 cyl, Black, , cargo box,rear seat 517-449-8776

JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & VANS WANTED Free pick up. 7 days. 517 393-8000.

FORD F150 1986 $5,400 FIRM Str. 6 cyl., 4 spd manual, 4WD, blue/white, 55,500 mi., garaged, exc shape 517-485-6655

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

Vans HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299

BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737 Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

AVAIL. 8-5-1. BEAUTI FUL family home. 3 br, 2 1/2 baths, range, ref, microwave, disposal, dishwasher, 3 floors of carpeting, all nearly new. Full bsmt. w/2 f inished-carpeted rooms w/1/2 bath. Gas heat with central air. Great double lot, with private fenced back yard. Large deck reached by slider from dining area. Lovely neighb orhood-short walk to school. 1318 Poxson, Colonial Village. $975. Good credit & ref. No pets. Call Dick, 517-243-4114.

Mobile Homes For Rent

Motorcycles-Minibikes-GoKarts ’72 EZ GO GOLF CART Restored. Great weekend fun. $1100. Call 517-5438767.

PORTLAND MOBILE HOME for Rent or Rent w/option to buy. Private Country Lot 1300 sq. ft. Huge Yard 1/2 mile from I96 2004 OPEN ROAD 32’ w/2 Large covered deck 2 bedslides, queen bed, queen rooms, 2 BA, Den sleeper sofa, 2 easy chairs, $575/mo + utilities No lg awning, lots of storage. Pets $13,000. 517-441-1040 Now taking applications (517)647-7168 FOREST RIVER SALEM 1 998 Nice 31’ slide out. Air, forced heat, full bath and kitchen. Sleeps 5. Lots of storage! $5,500.00 (517)627-4808 HOUGHTON LAKE- Clean 2 bdrm cottages, excellent swimming, use of row- MOTOR HOME 1997 Georgia Boy, 33 ft. boat. $375 wk. Available Cruisemaster. 1 slideout, wk of July 9 & Aug. Call approx. 36,535 mi., genera989-422-4896 or 517-927tor, good tires, $14,500 or 3839. best offer. 269-948-8574.

CampersTravel Trailers

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN LEGAL NOTICE Ordinance No. 2011-12

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN LEGAL NOTICE Ordinance No. 2011-09 Date passed: July 19, 2011 Nature of the ordinance: To amend Section 86-368 (b)(2) Home Occupations to update the allowed uses and standards for home occupations Full text available at: Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct. Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 5670 School Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Avenue The Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us

Date passed: July 19, 2011 Nature of the ordinance: Amend Section 58-33 by adding Section 5833 (c) and amend Section 58-34 entitled snow removal and dogs, respectively Full text available at: Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct. Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 5670 School Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Avenue The Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us

SUSAN McGILLICUDDY SUPERVISOR

July 31, 2011

Homes For Rent

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DANSVILLE SCHOOLS 4 miles from I96, 8 miles 127, 30 minute commute Lansing, Jackson or Howell. 2 bdrm. country home 1 bath, small office, glass front porch, sec. dep. $800/mo. 517-231-1902. HOUSING DISCRIMINATION? Call The Fair Housing Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR.

LANSING - 2-3 bdrm houses, 2 bdrm apts., 1-2 bdrm duplexes. $500-$675. Local owner cell 517-204-7420.

LANSING-(2) CUTE 2 BDRM. w/garage. $625/mo. + util. & $625/dep., all appliances included. Immediate Occupancy. Fenced yards, pets okay. 1531 & 1535 Roseneath, min. 1 yr lease. 517-881-6678.

LANSING3 BDRM HOME- 1318 Roosevelt, N. Side, large yard, 1 bath, $700 + dep. & util. 517-749-3535

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 Kitchen or Dining Room, Dishwasher, Balcony, Deck, Patio or Porch, ( 5 1 7 ) 6 1 4 - 1 8 2 8 casey dunndan@gmail.com 48823 ROOM FOR RENT$260/month + utilities. Leslie/ Lansing/Jackson area. 517-230-2920

Commercial For Rent

NEW CONSTRUCTION OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1247 Wildflower, Holt. 3 St. Johns - newly painted, bdrm., 2 1/2 bath. Lease very clean, monthly rent with option to purchase. includes heat & electric, $1500 per mo. 517-290$400-$575 mo. 989-2924829. 9263 or 989-224-6406.

NEW HOMES FOR RENT! Available Immediate

For Move In!

3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1200 Sq. Ft. All Appliances, W/D Central Air, Pet Friendly, Holt School District Payments starting at $799 LAST MONTH FOR REDUCED SECURITY DEPOSITS! NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-235-6948 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 6-30-11

It’s not too late to find a buyer for your camping gear. See SourceAds.com or Call LCN Toll Free 877.475.SELL

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s and/or managers lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for pay ment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Fri. August 19, 2011 at 2:30 pm. 7551 Coleman Rd., E. Lansing, MI 48823 517-3390397 Travis SimonHousehold Goods, furniture, Boxes, Sporting Goods, Tools, TV’s or stereo equipment, office equipment, construction equipment. Cary Myles- Hsld gds Scott A. Carpenter- Hsld gds, boxes, Office Furn., tools, Appliances, TVs or Stereo Equip, Frun., Sprtng gds, Cnstrctn Equip, Lndscpng equip. Adam Brussow- Hsld gds, boxes, Sprtng gds.

7/31/1

MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK

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7/31/1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN LEGAL NOTICE Ordinance No. 2011-1

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN LEGAL NOTICE Ordinance No. 2011-10 Date passed: July 19, 2011 Nature of the ordinance: Amendment to Section 86-436, Conserv ancy District to adopt new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Full text available at: Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct. Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 5670 School Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Avenue The Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us

Date passed: July 19, 2011 Nature of the ordinance: To amend Chapter 14, Article II, Section 1426, by adding Section 14-26 (c) and Section 14-26 (d) to reference the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) Full text available at: Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct. Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 5670 School Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Avenue The Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us

SUSAN McGILLICUDDY SUPERVISOR

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MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK 7/31/1

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MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK 7/31/1

40’ FLOATING alum. pontoon dock w/10’ extension, serious inquiries only. TC-941821 7/31/1-8/7/11 $1600/best. 989-277-7139

Boats and Motors OUTBOARD MOTORSU S E D 2 through 25HP, some longshaft, some elec. start, 2 line pressure tanks, 517-663-0576

When you need repairs around the home - and you need them fast- check the service directory in the Source SEE SOURCEADS.COM OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE

877-475-SELL Monday - Friday, 8am – 5pm

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SPRINGPORT 310 Mechanic, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch home on 1.5+ acres. $650. 517-575-2668 517-622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

Boat DocksMarinas-Slips

TC-941793

PILGRIM LITE 2008 Like new - used twice. Sleeps 4-6, 27’, lg bathroom, one slider, queen size master bed. $14900 (517)676-1585 before 8 pm.

Legals

MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMC TOWNSHIP CLERK

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LANSING 1017 M C C U L L O U G H 2 bdrms, full bsmt, $650 + util. 517543-4376

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Trust your heart to the experts.

THE REGION’S MOST EXPERIENCED HEART TEAM !

When it comes to cardiac care, nothing counts more than experience. And with Ingham’s program, you get the most. Our cardiac program is the longest running in the region, and, with the addition of Ingham Cardiovascular Group, Ingham is the only area hospital to combine its skilled cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons within one integrated medical practice. Ingham’s cardiac program has long been committed to innovation and progress, offering state-of-the-art technology and the latest treatments. It’s with that same spirit of innovation that we’re making advanced minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures available. In fact, Ingham is the first and only hospital in the region to offer roboticassisted cardiothoracic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure bringing patients better outcomes and quicker recoveries. When you want experience and a commitment to the best, trust your heart to Ingham. Call Ingham Cardiovascular Group at 517.347.3000.

Ingham has been a designated Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiac Center of Excellence for more years than any other hospital in the area and for each year the distinction has been bestowed.

Better doctors. Better care.

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The region’s first and longest recognized Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiac Center of Excellence LJ-0100105111