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E.L. board urged to preserve local schools Dawn Parker dlparker@lsj.com

Burcham Hills refurbishment and face-lift is part of a major overhaul at the East Lansing retirement center. ROD SANFORD|LSJ MEDIA

EAST LANSING – Although no decision was made, parents and residents who attended the East Lansing School Board’s Aug. 10 meeting wanted to make themselves heard. In more than two hours of public comment, speakers – largely from the Glen-

cairn and Southeast Marble neighborhoods – implored board members to preserve neighborhood schools. THREE OPTIONS The board has three options for reconfiguration under considerations, one of which – dubbed Option C – would renovate all existing schools. Other configurations would close one or two ele-

mentary schools. Glencairn and Marble have both been identified as having issues with their sites – including safety of students at dropoff and pickup times. The district is attempting to solve a long-term structural deficit while simultaneously upgrading technology and space. Cost of the project, ranging between $33 million and See HEARING, Page 5

Retirement center to start $3.5M expansion

Meridian planners tackle marijuana dispensary rules

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EAST LANSING — It’s been a busy summer for Burcham Hills. The retirement community on Burcham Drive off Park Lake Road is wrapping up $1 million in renovations to its residential center while it prepares to break ground on a $3.5 million expansion of its rehabilitation facility. Crews are finishing up construction of a new covered entrance to the 188-bed residential center at 2700 Work continued on the new entrance last week at Burcham Drive. Burcham Hills in East Lansing. The $1 million renovation project is wrapping up as the center prepares for a $3.5 See BURCHAM, Page 13 million expansion of its rehab facility.

MERIDIAN TWP. – Medical marijuana is already here, ahead of an ordinance being designed to regulate it. The content and purpose of the ordinance got a thorough working out at the township planning commission’s Aug. 8 meeting. Comments from the public and the commissioners appeared divided between support for patients and fears of drug abuse. Among the draft ordinance’s provisions, which received its first reading

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by the commission is keeping dispensaries a minimum of 500 feet from properties including churches, schools, parks and residences. Commission chair Thomas Deits stressed to attendees there would be “no imminent vote” on the ordinance. For the ordinance to enter township code, it must

be voted out of the planning commission and then be passed by the full township board. Principal planner Gail Oranchak told the commission dispensaries would be limited to existing commercial areas in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones. Dispensaries would also See RULES, Page 3

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Club of Okems to meet Aug. 16

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The Kiwanis Club of Okemos will hold its weekly dinner meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Okemos Community Church, 4734 N. Okemos Road, at 6 p.m. Call Terry at (517) 349-2028 for more information.

Zonta Meridian East will convene Aug. 18 Zonta Meridian East (ZME) will launch their 2011-2012 year Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Dr., East Lansing. Discussion will be held regarding the scholarships ZME will award, spring 2012. A selection committee will be formed. ZME will also launch a service project making breast cancer comfort pillows. Professional women of all ages are encouraged to attend. For reservations and information, contact Delores May at (517) 337-5014.

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treatment and will include the community bra decorating contest, health-related exhibitors and an education segment led by East Lansing OB/GYN Dr. LaKeeya Tucker. Individuals or businesses who want to participate in the bra decorating contest, or anyone in a health-related field interested in being an exhibitor, should contact Barb or Suzi at Ultimate Image & Esthetique at (517) 381-5432.

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In the East Coast National Dance Finals held in July, Class Act Competitive Dance Company competed against dozens of dance studios from around the country and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper National Finals in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the largest dance competition in the country. The ten member team, ranging in ages 9-12, received national honors in top, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical dances and placed in the overall top ten national advanced levels with second, fifth and sixth place honors in the duet, trio, and solos divisions, and second, fifth, sixth and eighth place honors in the small group division. The team included dancers Kaitlyn Basel, Julia Binder, Victoria Bishop, Connor Cook, Gabrielle Gubanche, Jaleigh Keyes, Lauren Koval, Rachel Ramsey, Hallie Smalley, and Alex Soper. Choreographers for the team are Lindsey Spencer (owner), Brittany Locke, and Alissa Davio.

Volunteers are needed for MSU’s International Friendship Program (IFP). American volunteers who are interested in being matched with newly arriving members of MSU’s international community are needed. Volunteers are matched with a visiting student or scholar for a one-year period, based on a brief application form and a short phone interview. Once the match is approved by the IFP volunteer, they will meet with the MSU student or scholar, approximately once a month, in order to learn more about American culture. An individual or an entire family can sign up as an IFP volunteer. For more information, call Susan Russick at (517) 339-6868 or e-mail susanrussick@comcast.net.

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’It’s a Breast Thing’ will be held Oct. 4 Plan to attend “It’s a Breast Thing 2011,” set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath. The event raises funds for local breast cancer patients to help with out-of-pocket expenses during

Haven House is looking for donors to adopt one or more children for their back-to-school clothing needs. Several children living at the family shelter still remain to be matched, especially teenagers. Should donors be unable to go shopping, Haven House staff will be happy to accept gift cards and go shopping. Haven House is located at 121 Whitehills.Anyone interested in adopting a child for back-to-school should contact transitional housing coordinator Trysta Harns at (517) 337-2731.

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Citizens’ Academy to be held Sept. 8-Nov. 3 The Meridian Township Police Department has scheduled the 13th Annual Citizens’ Academy for residents, community members and business people of Meridian and Williamstown townships for every Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 8 through Nov. 3 at the Meridian Township Public Safety Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. Meridian Township Police officers serve as the instructors for the academy. The program is free. For questions or to enroll in the academy, contact Lieutenant Greg Frenger at (517) 853-4800.

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be allowed in industrial districts by conditional use permit. Food would not be permitted in the dispensary, other than “medibles” (food infused with the drug). Hours at all sites would be daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. A maximum of 72 plants may be grown per dispensary. A licensed caregiver may have 12 plants per the five patients they are permitted, plus an additional 12 if the caregiver is also a patient. Oranchak told commissioners township staff believe the draft ordinance is “a good basis (with which) to begin a discussion.” Changes, she added, are expected. The discussion brought out a wide spectrum of opinions on both sides of the issue. Haslett resident Leonard Provencher, a 15-year prostate cancer survivor who does not use medical marijuana, said he would like the opportunity to get it if necessary. He views the ordinance as “further stig-

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and state law.” If there is a pharmacy next to her church, Haslett resident Robin Schneider noted, she has no problem with a dispensary in the same spot. “We need to make marijuana safely available to those people,” she added, while stressing she does not want to see home-based dispensaries. While the discussion is likely to continue at the commission’s next meeting on Monday, Aug. 22, Deits said he would rather see the township board iron out the ordinance’s kinks. “This is not the right place. It’s the responsibility of our elected officials to initiate ordinances,” he said. To review the draft ordinance, go online to www.meridian.mi.us.

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EAST LANSING – A new school year is always worth celebrating, even in uncertain times. East Lansing High School has a new leader in veteran math teacher John Brandenburg, who moved to the principal’s office July 1. Teachers and administrators in district’s seven other school buildings also look forward to the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Superintendent Dr. David Chapin sees the district having several priorities for the 2011-12 school year, led by settling the question of which schools will remain open. Three configurations remain under discussion, each of which would close

at least one school. Projected cost estimates have varied widely, from around $33 million to renovate and retain all six elementary buildings to upwards of Chapin $60 million to tear down and build new. A special public meeting is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 17, and a decision is expected sometime next month. “Our very capable citizens committee is encouraging us to move forward. I think they’re saying, almost unanimously, to do nothing is not acceptable,” Chapin said. “I think the board will act in … September with a recommendation.” The next step would be an application to the Mich-

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ing work to realign the dis- you’ll see the successful school districts do that. We want to be one of those that adapts and moves forward.” The East Lansing community, on the whole, does Included are numerous appear to support what the changes implemented schools are doing. during the first eight “Some people question months of Gov. Rick Sny- some of the benefits, some der’s administration to of the legacy costs, some areas like the school code of the salary issues. That and collective bargaining. was sort of a mantra this “It’s different than what year that seemed to surwe expected. We fought face at a higher level than the good fight last year, but it has in the past. People that’s over, and the organi- are concerned about that,” zation that … adapts quick- Chapin said. est and best is a successful “But I think many of organization. We will need those very same people to adapt to the different like their teachers, like conditions in our state and their principals, like the embrace those conditions things we’re doing in the if we are going to be a schools and don’t want the successful public school,” people to change. Rather, Chapin said. they want to see some “Adapting – not fight- structural changes that ing and resisting – I think may benefit our schools.”

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$60 million, would be paid through a millage tentatively set for the Feb. 28, 2012 ballot. District Superintendent Dr. David Chapin told the audience a K-8 facilities meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, but stressed no final decisions on either a configuration or which schools to close would be taken at that time. Ardson Road resident Mindy Morgan spoke of the Glencairn neighborhood’s closeness. “Ultimately, what we definitely want is a chance for our kids to walk to

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school,” Morgan said. “I want my children in the classroom – I don’t want them on a bus.” North Harrison Road resident Hans Schwab asked whether changes in budgeting could stave off school closures. “We know there are tough decisions, but something has to be done to save neighborhood schools. There has to be,” he said. Snyder Road resident

Katie Douglas spoke of having taught in schoolrooms with dirt floors.

Important values “You don’t need a fancy building to be a good educator,” she continued. “You need a strong community that invests in education. Marshall Street resident Chris Smith, a teacher at Okemos High School, emphasized the importance of keeping the

current set of schools. “It’s vitally important you maintain schools in neighborhoods where young families want to settle,” Smith said. “If you close Glencairn, you would pierce the heart of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in East Lansing and of mid-Michigan.” Jennifer Novello urged board members to take factors like bus routes into account. “Let’s look at how long our kids are on a bus,” she said. “If we went back to neighborhood schools, it would actually solve problems, not create more.” For more information, go to the district’s web site at www.elps.k12.mi.us .

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EAST LANSING – Seeking changes, East Lansing resident Don Power has spent time over the last 18 months coming before the city council. The experience taught him he’d like to be on the other side of the desk. During a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the site of the proposed City Center II project, Power said he planned to file his paperwork by week’s end. “There have been many issues that have come up which have affected our neighborhood and the city in general,” Power said. “We got involved to try to make some changes, but we ran into a lot of problems … in the citizens’ ability to be heard, to have decisions made based upon information and data.” Power joins incumbent council member Nathan Triplett and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris on the November ballot. The third incumbent, Roger Peters, has taken out petitions but had not filed them as of Wednesday. Power had previously said he would be leading a three-person slate of candidates, including one man

and one woman. While not naming them, Power said both have been active on city boards and commissions. The others still have several days to file, but Power may be the only one who runs. “She really was struggling with whether she wanted to do this again, and I understand,” he added. “All of us have been through the battle 20 times over.” Power is a retired commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. He holds a bachelor of science in industrial management and a master of labor and industrial relations, both from Michigan State University. His service to the city includes stints on the Planning Commission and the Mass Transit Committee. Power provided seven issues – things he would address if elected – including a “high level of concern” over economic development decisions made by the city. “If we’re going to have these kinds of investments, which I think we need to do, then we need to have a consistent due diligence to check the financial wherewithal of who we deal with,” Power said.

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EAST LANSING – A 41-year-old Carson City man received a civil citation Monday, Aug. 8, following an accident which affected a downtown East Lansing building. East Lansing police officials said officers responded at about 11:15 a.m. Monday to the scene of a vehicle accident in the 300 block of the East Grand River alley. The alley connects M.A.C Avenue and Division Street. When they arrived, police, fire

and medical personnel saw that a Granger trash-hauling truck had crashed into the structural awning above the alley, which connects the two parts of the City Center I condominium building. East Lansing Police Lt. Tom VanDerWoude said it appears the vehicle was traveling eastbound through the alley at M.A.C. Avenue, but could not negotiate the alley. The driver received a civil infraction relating to the vehicle being over height. The driver of the truck sustained

non-life-threatening injuries, and was transported to Sparrow Hospital by ELFD medical personnel for further treatment. The city’s Department of Public Works and ELFD are working with the owners of the building to safely secure both the structure and the alleyway. The alley will be closed until all necessary repairs can be made. No other injuries were sustained at the time of the accident. The traffic accident remains under investigation.

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have worked on the residential center project, and he estimates up to 150 different people could work on the $3.5 million expansion project at some point over the course of a year.

“It’s a nice project, especially because of the start time,” he said. “It’s starting in the fall when a lot of the contractors are finishing up work (on other projects).” Wages vary widely by construction trade. In Michigan last year, drywall and ceiling tile installers made on average $17.03 per hour, while bricklayers made on average $26.61 per hour. The overall average hourly wage for construction and extraction occupations in was $22.23 in Michigan.

Burcham names new coordinator 13 EAST LANSING — Burcham Hills Retirement Community has named Martha York Memory Care Coordinator. She is a licensed social worker with 25 years experience. York joined Burcham Hills in May 2011 and will now oversee the memory care staff and programs for residents. As an activities director for an assisted living facility and Alzheimer’s disease

care unit in Spring Arbor, Mich..Shehasalsobeenahospice social worker, medical case m a n a g e r, families first supervisor and director of children and youth York ministries. York graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in social work.

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“This is in response to the demand. Most places that are building new, are going to be building private (rooms) with showers.”

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EAST LANSING — Community members are invited to attend a series of public forums Aug. 15-18, at which they will be able to provide feedback on the city’s new Consolidated Plan. Every five years the City of East Lansing is required to submit a new Consolidated Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan serves as a blueprint for community growth and development – a strategic outline of how the City proposes to make the most of its federal entitlement funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources.

The primary purpose of the forums will be to identify the City’s needs for housing, economic development, infrastructure, recreation, public services and more. All interested citizens and employees of public agencies are encouraged to participate. The forums will take place on the following dates: • Monday, Aug. 15; 5:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road • Tuesday, Aug. 16; 12:30 p.m. at the MSU Union, Parlor A • Wednesday, Aug. 17; 11 a.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road • Thursday, Aug. 18; 7 a.m. at

the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road The Community Development Advisory Committee will also hold a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of the East Lansing 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St. At this meeting, a summary of the public forums will be presented and an additional opportunity for public comment will be provided. Contact the East Lansing Department of Planning & Community Development at (517) 319-6930 with questions or for additional information.

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McLaren announces hospice training medical background is required and no medical procedures are involved. The Vigil Program focuses on providing patients with support and companionship during their final hours. McLaren is looking for individuals who will help with its goal to ensure that no patient dies alone. Volunteers for the Vigil Program will receive extensive training on the hospice philosophy as well as the skills needed to communicate effectively with patients and their families. The McLaren Hospice team is

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Selling the home and personal property of Walter & Phyllis Dell. Mrs. Dell was the State Executive Secretary for Gov. William Milliken throughout his career and Mr. Dell was the main statistician for the Detroit Lions for 43 years. Appliances; Excellent library of books; Living room furniture; Dining room furniture; Bedroom suites; Mission antique highchair; Victorian rocker w/cane seat and back; Coins; Jewelry w/gold and costume, men's rings; Detroit Lion's NFL ring; Gold chains; Bracelets w/heavy 925 silver Mexican bracelet; Detroit Lion's pins; Items marked Gov. Milliken; Signed footballs; lots more

One story brick home with 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, kitchen with built-ins, dining room, living room with two-side fireplace, foyer, partial basement, attached two-car garage.

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also seeking volunteer help for a new program called Music to Make a Difference. The mission of this program is to work closely with the music therapist to provide a comforting musical presence to hospice patients and families. If you have been looking for a meaningful volunteer experience contact Michelle Waters, volunteer coordinator, at (517) 975-9915.

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LANSING — McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice is seeking volunteers to become a part of the Hospice team. Volunteers are needed to assist with two new programs, the Vigil Program and Music to Make a Difference, but can also help out around the office or with other special tasks. The next McLaren volunteer training sessions will take place on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1-22 at the Lansing office located at 2316 S. Cedar St., Ste. 600 Lansing. The training is free of charge. No

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Okemos man named Young Architect of the Year OKEMOS — Okemos resident David C. VanderKlok is AIA Michigan’s 2011 Young Architect of the Year. VanderKlok is co-owner of Studio [intrigue] Architects in REOtown, Lansing. He is an adjunct professor for Lawrence Techno-

logical University’s College of Architecture and Design, and is a frequent design critic for MSU’s College of Interior Design. A member of the American Institute of Architects since 2000, VanderKlok volunteers on the Govern-

ment Affairs Committee and focuses his efforts on the investigation of unlicensed practice complaints. He grew up in Kalamazoo and is a graduate of Loy Norrix High School. He holds two degrees from Lawrence Technolog-

ical University in Southfield. VanderKlok’s local projects include: 211 Albert Highrise (East Lansing) — the new, tallest building in East Lansing (construction pending); XIAO China Grille & Lounge (Lansing),

Charity to collect E-waste next week EAST LANSING — When it comes to helping wipe out the e-waste caused by cell phones, iPods, inkjet cartridges and more, United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan is answering the call. The East Lansing-based non-profit is hosting a free Community E-waste Recycling Day from 1-4 p.m. on

Aug. 19, at 4970 Northwind Drive in East Lansing. Community members are encouraged to drop off old or unwanted cell phones, PDAs, iPods, digital cameras, inkjet cartridges and laptop computers (no monitors, televisions, or large items are being accepted at this time).

Free recycling collection boxes will also be available for businesses and organizations to take and keep on-site. All proceeds earned from recycling e-waste items are used to fund UCP Michigan’s programs and services.

Lansing City Market (Lansing), Technology Innovation Center (East Lansing) — the “T.I.C.” Incubator, Pointe North Retail Center (Lansing), The Spine Center (East Lansing) and many others. He was also a contributing architect to the development of the Stadium District building across from Cooley Law School Stadium. Studio [intrigue] Architects was founded by David

C. VanderKlok and Kenneth L. Jones II on March 3, 2003. They have been involved with projects in 14 states outside of Michigan, and have David c o m p l e t e d VanderKlok design work on projects in Greece, Albania and China. — From David VanderKlok

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Friday, August 19th 7:00 pm Hard Bargain Steel Drum Band Light refreshments served at both events

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at 7:30 p.m. in WKAR Studio A. Guests will get a sneak peek at exciting new programs and initiatives at

WKAR-TV and Radio and a preview of the PBS Arts Fall Festival coming to WKAR-TV. They will also have the opportunity to

meet WKAR’s new Acting Director Gary Reid and Dean Pamela Whitten of the Michigan State University College of

Metrospace hosts all-ages concert Monday EAST LANSING — (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will present an all-ages concert on Monday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. featuring World History, Real Live Tigers, Joshua Barton and Dizzy Dearest. Doors will open for this special Monday show at 7 p.m. Cover is $5.

Neil Campau began World History in the winter of 2006, writing and collaborating aboard several boats in Seattle. With a sound similar to Neutral Milk Hotel, this Seattle-based band performs thoughtful folk songs. Real Live Tigers was started by Tony Presley

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in 2004, a true troubadour originally from Austin, Texas. Real Live Tigers is now a four-piece rock band based in Fayetteville, Ark. Real Live Tigers has logged more than 700 shows in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Fields of Industry’s

Joshua Barton is a local Ann Arbor-based musician who has been performing in venues across the state since 1999. Dizzy Dearest is a three-person band from Mason, Mich. The band features Maggie Emison, Jarod Emison and Jeff Renton. Visit — From (SCENE) Metrospace

Communication Arts and Reserve seats online at Sciences, with which http://wkar.org/fallpreview WKAR is affiliated. by Aug. 17. WKAR will be taking Beachler honored photos and/or recording WKAR will also video at this event for celebrate and recognize promotional and other use community arts advocate by WKAR/MSU. Ken Beachler for his more WKAR is part of than five decades of Michigan State University supporting and leading arts Broadcasting Services, a initiatives in the mid- division of MSU Michigan area. Communication Arts & Beachler was founding Sciences. executive director of WharIt includes WKAR-TV, ton Center for Performing WKAR Radio, WKAR.org, Arts and has played a key Radio Reading Service, role in regional community WKAR Ready To Learn, theatre. He was also WKAR- Interactive Video Services FM’s first fine arts program and WKAR Station Enterdirector. prises.

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Okemos Community Church 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos 349-4220

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351-9059: Church Info Dr. Clayton Libolt- Pastor www.riverterrace.org Lutheran

MARTIN LUTHER CHAPEL 444 Abbot Rd East Lansing

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Sunday Worship 9:30 am and 7:00 pm Children’s Church during 9:30 am Worship Service

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Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai

Praise Team - 6:15 pm

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9:00 am Garden Worship (starting June 19th) 10:30 am Sanctuary Worship

(Pre-K through 5th Grade)

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Sunday Worship 10:00 am

1120 S HARRISON RD • EAST LANSING www.uumc–msu.org

Summer Worship & Church School 10:00 am

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COMMUNITY CHURCH 1268 E. GRAND RIVER SUITE 12 WILLIAMSTON www.outofthehouse.net email: thurmpayton@gmail.com Meeting at the Williamston Middle School Worship Service: 10am Child care provided through 5th grade Service 10am Lead Pastor Thurm Payton LJ-0000942803-01

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Independent Bank announces promotion Chelsey Otto has been promoted to banking office manager at Independent Bank’s East Lansing office, located at 1380 W. Lake Lansing Road. Otto has been with Independent Bank for more than nine years and most recently served as the assistant Chelsey banking office manager Otto at the East Lansing office. Otto graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in General Management with a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School expected in September 2011.

ASU Group promotes Johnson The ASU Group, an employee-owned corporation that provides services to the insurance industry and self-insured organizations, is pleased to announce that Chad Johnson has been named director of Risk Management Services for the company’s Michigan clients. His promotion is reflective of the company’s commitment to build and maintain a strong and dynamic management team. Chad, a local resident, will continue to be the central point of contact

for ASU’s Self-insurance and Group Programs. In his new role, he will also be responsible for ASU’s Workers Compensation and Liability & Property Third Party Administration. “We are confident that Chad’s experience and proven leadership skills will provide our clients with the superior service they have come to expect,” said Debra Claeys, president. Chad has been with ASU for over 10 years and has been promoted to various positions in the company. “I welcome this opportunity to build on ASU’s reputation of strong client relationships that are true partnerships,” said Chad. He holds a B.B.A. from Central Michigan University as well as a Michigan Property and Casual Insurance License. He is a member of the Michigan Self-Insurers’ Association and the Michigan Public Risk Management Association.

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Koepgfen joins E. Lansing Bank Elizabeth Koepgfen has joined Independent Bank’s commercial lending team as a Elizabeth commercial loan officer at the East Lansing office at 2900 West Road. Koepfgen will serve small business customers in the Lansing and Battle Creek markets. Koepgfen has been with Independent Bank for over seven years.

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OKEMOS -- Okemos dentist Dr. Christine Tenaglia DDS, was a featured speaker at the recent International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics Conference in San Diego, Calif. in late July. Tenaglia, who has practiced in the Lansing area for 19 years, addressed over 200 cosmetic dentists and renowned oral health care

professionals from around the world. She discussed effective methods for making the public aware that modern technology and new, advanced techniques have changed conventional dentistry. “Dentists who pursue continuing education and Christine Tenaglia, DDS, update their practices can now provide more effec- cedures for patients,” said tive and comfortable pro- Tenaglia.

Lucas Oyster, Craig Plesscher, Monica Sheets and Alexis Wilson, all of East Lansing; Joel Durr, Abigail Harris, Mark Keck II, Camille Thornton, Megan Totten and Jay Twichell, all of Haslett; Sherry Alexander, Colleen Anderson, Col-

leen Breuninger, Danielle Dakroub, Collin Eidelson, Kristina Hettiger, Sarah Johnson, Kelly Maxwell, Jenifer Muzer, Scott Stolz and Sera Tekin, all of Okemos. These students earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

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George and Janet Carr of East Lansing, Michigan proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn Marie to Nolan John Moody of East Lansing, Michigan. Nolan is the son of Nancy Moody and the late Kevin Moody of East Lansing, Michigan. Kathryn is a graduate of East Lansing High School, Boston College and Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine. She is currently an Emergency Medicine resident at The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Nolan is a graduate of East Lansing High School as well as Michigan State University where he was a four year varsity letter winner in baseball. Following graduation, Nolan was signed by the Detroit Tigers for whom he played two seasons of minor league baseball. Nolan is currently attending Michigan State College of Law and is a Juris Doctor Candidate for the spring of 2013. A June 30th 2012 wedding is planned.

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BLOOMQUIST ESTATE SERVICES SALE. TH REE DAY EYE CANDY TIME CAPSULE SALE. 913 MOORES RIVER DR. LANSING. One lb ock east of M.L.King. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., August 8 1 - 20. 9 to 2 daily. Packed home w/ mid century modern Mueller, (Widdicomb), chartreuse swivel chairs, Saarinen Burke shell chairs & Saarinen tulip table, German Danish mod chairs & other iv iv d color 50s u f rn., great period accessories, pottery & china, Glidden, Mosiac, Raynor, Swedish, Italian, Alma Groetsch watercolor, oils, lithos, unique photos, lamps, unusual antique smalls + if ne glass, china, lg. Weller Aurelian jardinière & ped, as is, Sascha Brastoff Zephyr china set, Limoges set, Thomas mod set, Royal Vienna, Rosenthal, Haviland, Nippon, h.p. portrait plates, Arabia, etched stemware, enameled & oversize glass, stainless, silverplate, sterling, 60s lb ack Grand Rapids d b rm. set, side tables, wicker rocker & u b cket chairs, nice 40s mahogany dining set w/ harp a b ck chairs, jewelry cab., great jewelry collection w/ 0 1 0s of 50s+ era designer jewelry items, heavy on sterling, 50s tv & radio, old Fisher tube stereo w/ University spkrs., 33/45/78 records, lots of o b oks, white e f ather weight Singer, linens, old quilts, 8 1 48 lb ue & white Jacquard coverlet, sewing misc., old hats & purses, good older Christmas, cool color kitchen wares, cast iron, some tools, old trunks, exer. ib ke & mucho more. More detailed list & photos at: www.estatesales.net Next sale: a three day doozy in westside Lansing.

DELTA TWP. Fri. 8/19, 9-5. 8 1 05 Canyon Trail, Lansing (bet. Waverly/Elmwood). Furn., leath. loveseat, TV stand, cofe f etable, portalb e wheel chair, antique phones, lots of clothing. Much more!

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WAVERLY- 310 ALGER, 1 ESTATE SALE AT 5 630 Riv - MOVING SALE WHITEHILLS ADORABLE RAGDOLL KIT8 1 60 Boxwood Lane, E. b lk., E. of Michigan Ave. & erside Dr., Lyons, MI. Aug. TENS 2 mocha e f males, 1 Lansing. Aug. 8 1 -20, 9-3. Rosemary Ave., AUG. 8 1 , 8 1 , 9 1 & 20, 9am-6pm. tortie e f m., 1 lf ame male. Picnic table, a y rd items, all 9 1 , 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Toys, Many pieces of indoor u f rBorn 6/1/1 .1 517-899-0678 kinds household & comu f rn., household goods. niture, these include, e b ds, OKEMOS. More new quiltputer items, clothing all AKC LAB P U P S Yellow & MANY girls toddler items dressers, kitchen tables ing a f rb ic o f r sale. 8am-4 sizes/seasons, o b oks, if re and more!! and chair sets, dining choco, s1 t shots, wormed, pm. Sat. Aug 3 1 . Sold yb place wood, ofif ce suproom tables & chair sets dew clawed. Great hunting the piece only. $3 per a y rd. plies, sports items, games. with hutches, couches, &a f mily pets. 242-0598. WILLIAMSTON The Okemos Masonic Cendesks and more. Also red2 1 2 S PUTNAM ter, 2175 Hamilton Rd. next wood outdoor u f rniture. AKC LABS Fox red (dark). AUG 9 1 , 9-5 & to Douglas J salon. Antique pump organ, old Champb loodlines-hunters, AUG 20, 9-2 sewing machines, dishes hips OFA excellent, great PORTLAND Olivia Estates. Theatre Garage Sale and other iv ntage items. temperment. 231-744-7801 6783 Jennifer Lane. Multi Antiques, o b oks, theatre Lots of woodworking www.labs-forever.com a f mily sale. Furn., sports novelties, household & equip. along with other memorabilia, PSP game special items. Big a v riety. power and hand tools. AKC SHELTIES 1 e f male, 3 w/acc., children to adult Power washer, generator, males, shots, dewormed, clothing, o b oks & houselawn roller and small com41 02 microchip, sable, $300hold items. Fri. Aug. 9 1 , 9- WILLIAMSTON pressor, post of i f ce slotted Vanneter Rd. near high $350. 989-683-3286. 4. Sat. Aug. 20, 9-1. cabinets, pool equip., school Fri. Aug 9 1 , Sat. Aug televisions and some if re - LOST 4 20, 8-6. Sale e f atures u f rn., ST JOHNS 1 # 3 ry old male, de- AKITA PUPS arms. Many more misc. car top carrier, antiques & 6 wks old, purebred, s1 t 613 S Morton. Aug. 9 1 -20, clawed & rf iendly house items. Rain or shine, ev collectibles, holiday items, shots, wormed, parents on Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3. 3 Family cat. Black & white tuxedo. erything in enclosed u b ild compound o b ws, clothes, site, $400. 517-575-8282. Sale! Previous sales at 201 Missing Sat 7/23, Hall St. ings. No prior sales. o b oks & much more N. Ottawa. We have area, Holt. 517-699-2020, womens clothes 2x, pursALASKAN MALAMUTE/ 517-256-0516 Reward! es, household items, end German Shepherd mix tables & lots of misc. puppies. $100 each. 517-896-9770 TRASH & TREASURE An exciting sale o y u won’t want AMERICAN ESKIMO PUPto miss. 0 1 0s of items on ESTATE SALE: 9760 Bauer, PIES Minis & Toys, shots & SALE 5300 Harper FISH FOR STOCKING: Most this list. Mens, womens, wormed, $150-$300. Call Dewitt, off Chadwick e b - MOVING Rd., Holt (betw. Eifert & a v rieties. Ponds & Lakes. childrens clothes, all sizes, 517-543-219 1 . tween Wacousta and Onondaga house #’s out Laggis’ Fish Farm.269-628glassware, tupperware, Wright Rd. Unique one of a of order!) Sat. Aug. 20, 2056Days269-624-6215Eves electronics, toys, games, kind log home u f rnishings, AUSSIE DOODLE PUPPIES, 9am-5pm. Antique sterling crafts, u f rniture, holiday sports and poker items 0 1 wks, lb ack w/white, silver & gold costume jewitems, lots of everything. and memorbilia, man cave shots, wormed, tails, elry, tires, rims, desk, antiUnder the ib g top, the items, 8 person hottub, claws. $350. 61 6 836-21 78. ques, many kids items, prize is o f r o y u. zero turn lawn mower, moelder care items, house5 1 542 Airport Rd., Fri., Sat. ped, quilting materials, AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD hold & clothing. & Sun. Aug. 9 1 -21, 8-? misc. household and lawn GREY/BL/WHT,*NO 4 ROTTWEILER PUPPIES 3 and tools. Thurs., Fri., Sat. Tail*(51 7)420-21 88 males, 1 e f male. Ready yb VARIETY OF KIDS clothes, Aug. 8 1 -20, 9-2. wing@msu.edu Aug. 4 1 . Dewclaws, tails u b nkbed, u f ton, couch, lots MOVING SALE Furniture, docked, wormed & s1 t of household items. generator, snowblower, shots completed. $400 ea. BASSET HOUND PUPPIES 6818 Maynard Rd., Port- GRAND RAPIDS ib kes, chain saw, patio set, tri-colored, s1 t shots, 269-967-8538. 2157 Elliott SE. Aug. 20, 9land. Fri. Aug. 9 1 , 8-?. rototiller, dog run w/top, wormed, AKC reg. $350. 5., Aug 21, -1 4. Antiques, 6 1 ’x4’. Aug. 9 1 & 20, 0 1 am- ADORABLE Call 517-543-5280 BICHON/ YARD SALE 7389 Juniper collectibles, u f rniture, 4pm. 0 1 474 Vermontville POOCHON PUPPIES, 8 Lane, Portland. Fri. & Sat. safe, electronics, kitchen, Hwy., Dimondale. 1 mi. S of WKS, s1 t shots, , wormed, BEAGLE PUPPIES 6 wks old, 9-5. Household goods, u f rdishes, and much more. 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PLEASANT VIEW, Thurs. & Fri. Aug. 8 1 &9 1 , 9 6 5 84 E. GRESHAM Hwy, Fri to 4; Sat. Aug 20, 9 to .1 & Sat, Aug 9 1 & 20 rf om 8 Books, collectibles, toys, am to 6 pm >> o b oks, household; multi-family. o b ots and shoes, o b ’y s Holmes/Pleasant Grove clothing, electronics, area. games, kitchen items, men’s & women’s clothing, 2201 CAROL WAY toys, Woodlawn Swing set Aug. 8 1 -19 (rain date Aug DIRECTIONS: I-69 to 27). Toddler e b d, dresser, Potterville, go north totoys, chalk o b ard, ib kes, ward town. Go about 1 o f osball table, school unimile, past the school & i f re o f rms and scrubs. Somestation, turn right on Grething o f r everyone! sham & it’s on the right about half a mile down. 6 5 45 ANNAPOLIS DR FRI Aug. 9 1 th & SAT 20th, 8am-5pm. 3-Family Sale! GARAGE SALE Household items, clothes, 8/19 & 8/20, 9-6. Custom oak a b th a v nity/mirror small appliances, electroncombo, glassware, some ics & many many treasantiques, collectibles, ures. cleaning out polebarn, garage, a b sement. 2418 Rolfe 6836 PONY TRAIL Lansing Rd., Mason. MI 48917, Saturday and Sunday August 20th and 21st rf om 9-5 Appliances, LAINGSBURG 9270 Oakdale Dr. Aug 8 1 , 9 1 , 20, 9am-5 o b oks, clothing and accesp.m. Multi-Family Garage sories, collectibles, crafts, Sale. Antiques, u f rniture, electronics, games, kitchhorse items, toy s, clothing, en items, toys, We have household, misc. Dir: off something o f r everyone! Round Lake Rd., 5 miles Off Willow e b tween Creyts W. of Laingsburg. and Canal.

GARAGE SALE womens lg. 4-6X clothes, lots of kitchen items, elect. wheelchair & elect. cart, o b oks. 450 Shoesmith Rd., Haslett. (corner of Shoeman) Aug. 8 1 -20, Thurs. & Fri. 9am6pm, Sat. 9-3 pm. GRAND LEDGE 6197 & 6233 N. River Hwy. Sat. Aug. 20, 9-6pm. Bedding, Christmas lights, curio, porcelain dolls, kitch. items, dressing table, iceskates, camping stoves, cot, tent, tree stand, meat grinder, port. ice shanty, wood stove, if sh if nder, reels, water skiis. Many new items! GRAND LEDGE- 715 W . MAIN ST. Aug. 9 1 -20-21, 9am-?. Antique u f rniture, Coke machine, tv, a b r stools, womens clothing, entertainment center, desk, & lots of misc.

HIDDEN TRAIL GIFT Shoppe 7037 N. Hartel (M-100) Hwy, Potterville 48876. Huge Multi Family Barn/ Yard Sale. Home decor, toys, clothing, shelving. In -store sale 30% off select items. Wed 7 1 th - Sunday 21st, 9am-8pm. HOLT- 8 1 04 HOLLOWBROOK Fri. Aug. 9 1 , 9-3 & Sat. Aug. 20, 9-12. Boys clothes 8 1 mos.-5T, patio u f rniture, toys, outside playhouse, kids small ib ke w/training wheels, u f rniture & kitchen stuf.f HOLT- 2400 & 2410 TIFFANY. Aug. 8 1 & 9 1 , 8-5. Furniture, paintings, carpet remnants, iv deo games, CDs, old records, o b oks, toys, children & adult clothes, & household items

HUGE GARAGE SALE Fri. & Sat. Aug. 9 1 -20, 8-6pm. 2043 Hamilton, off Holt Rd. Holt. Back to school teen girls clothing med-XL, shoes, knicknacks, household, 0 1 0s of o b oks, teaching supplies, way too much stuf.f

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MASON 0 1 65 KILLDEER Dr. (off Every Rd, S of Columib a) SAT 3 1 th & SUN 4 1 th, 9-2pm. Packed a b rn of mother’s estate. Lots of everything! Housewares, collectibles, lf ower arrangements, clothes & etc. MASON/1 DAY Neighb orhood Garage Sales. Sat. Aug. 20, 9-4pm. Dressers, metal u b nk e b d, crib, of if ce desk, outdoor items, much more. Near Cedar St/Howell Rd. to Josephine Lane & Joan Dr.

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COMPUTER REVIVER: Upgrades, internet repair, virus, LARGE 4 FAMILY GARAGE spyware removal, data rec. 3 like new SALE Household items & 3 PCs 4 sale. $250/udr Erik 517-484-6364. a v ns. Some hunting stuf.f 3 1 925 Turner, DeWitt. Aug. 8 1 &9 1 , 9am-4pm.

MASON 4 1 5 W Dansville 6952 VERNSON Dr. (sub at (near Hawley Rd.) Refincorner of willoughby & S. ished old wood u f rniture Washington) FRI 9 1 th & only. Chairs, tables, dressSAT 20th, 8-3pm. Shelves, ers, a b kers cabinet. Aug MASON- 751 E. MAPLE. Aug. desks, dresser, o b oks, 8 1 , 9 1 & 20, 9-5. Lawn 9 1 , 20, 21, 8:30-6pm kitchenware, laser disc edger, air purifier, houseplayer & discs, sewing mawares, linens, clothing, chine, Little Tykes o b at & PORTLAND Huge Multi Famchilds ib ke, toys, antique ily. 9105 Barnes Rd. (betw. cars, clothes mens to 4X. glassware, u f rniture, & Maynard & Divine). Thur & misc. 4 7 07 YORKTOWN Aug. 8 1 Fri Aug 8 1 -19, 9-5. Wood 20, 9am-5pm. Dishes, u b nkbed, pedestal sink, MOVING GARAGE SALE glass, dorm size refrigerakids ib kes, carseats, 4765 Applecroft Ln., Holt. tors, toys, o b oks, pictures strollers, o b oks, antiques, Aug. 9 1 -20, 9-6. 42 ry s of & rf ames, Christmas trees, o b sy /girls clothes infant-6, accummulation. Some u f ra b r table w/2 chairs, tote toys, Xbox games, much niture, & lots of misc. a b gs, a b ckpacks, stufe f d more. animals, holiday decoraMOVING SALE Tools, sporttions & ornaments, & ing goods, lots of odds & much more. ends. 8881 Jason Rd., Laingsburg. Sat. Aug. 20, HUGE CHURCH SALE Great9am-2pm. er Joy Outreach Church, BARN SALE, ST. JOHNS 3 1 30 E. Grand River, LansOKEMOS Meridian Senior 8 1 23 E. Jason Rd. 3/4 mi. E. ing. Aug. 7 1 , 8 1 , 9 1 , 9-5. Center’s Annual Rummage of Old 27. 0 1 -5 Fri., Sat. & Clothing, o b oks, Xbox, anSale, Fri., Aug. 9 1 , 8:30Sun. Furniture, ib kes o f r tique dinette set, house5:30. Located inside Chipparts, & lots of stuf.f hold items, & much much pewa Middle School at more, many new items! Okemos Rd. & Kinawa Dr. CHARLOTTE Aug 9 1 -20, 9am Senior Center Fundraiser. -4. 515 S. Perkey Rd. /1 2 MASON- 837 HOLT ST., Aug. mi. S. of Island Hwy. or /1 2 YARD SALE 8 1 -19 8AM-6PM Antiques, mi. N. of E. M-50. Many items & golf stuf.f o b oks, clothing and accesWildflower Cottage. Some Fri. Aug. 9 1 & Sat. Aug. 20, sories, u f rniture, kitchen items 0 1 % of.f Antiques, 9-5pm. 209 Valley Court, items, toys, Matt Kenseth garden decor, country decMason. Big Wheel, Hydraulic Jack. orating items, etc. Rain date: Aug. 26-27. Next to Mason HS.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS EAST LANSING TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Transportation Commission on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing. 1. A hearing will be held to consider roadway design changes to the section of East Grand River Avenue that stretches from Collingwood Drive to the eastern border of East Lansing. If approved, the changes would be part of an application to the Federal Transporta tion Enhancement Program. If funded, the non-motorized project would be completed in coordination with MDOT’s roadway repaving project, which is currently scheduled for 2013. The design would include new six to eight foot wide concrete pathways to replace existing sidewalks. It would also include two to three short medians that would provide safe zones for mid-block pedestrian crossings. The traffic lanes would also be painted with sharrow symbols that would indicate that the outermost traffic lanes are intended to be shared by bicycles and automobiles. Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning and Community Dev lopment, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for e additional information. The results of the public hearing will be shared with City Council at their September 6 meeting. City Council will be asked to approve a resolution regarding the proposed design and to support the application for funding.

Marie McKenna City Clerk Dated: August 9, 2011 East Lansing, MI 48823 TC-

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DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Almost 1 ct., appraised at $2,000, MIS AUGUST RACE camping asking $1000. 517-484-1835 pass. Graves Farm campMENS WEDDING BAND 3/4 ground. Includes electric, YORKIE MALE PUPPY, 5 mo. carat 5 diamonds in center shower building, children’s , $250. And Yorkie stud for outlined in gold band. playground. Opens Monsale. Ph. 517-652-9287. $2000 firm. 517-574-2666. day of race week. $300 or b/o. (517)622-4116. YORKIE POM FEMALE, 3 mo., 6 pounds, all shots. Owner doesn’t have to spend with her. $200. 517 541-1249, leave message. 4 PC queen size bed set, little use, $325. 26’’ TV, $25. 18 FT. GREAT WOOD HAULTV stand, swivel, $25. Bath ING trailer. $800 or best of vanity 25’’ w/sink $25. Call fer. Ph. 517-645-2306 or 819-0839 517-749-1206. WESTHIGHLAND TERRIER pups, AKC, 3 very adorable socialized males, $650. 989-846-0929.

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YORKIE TCUPS $650+ Yorkie-Poos & Malte-Poos 3 PIECE BIRD bath o f untain Toys Noshed Shots $350+ with pump. $250. 517 214VetCheckd 989.225.1367 4957.

Farm AnimalsLivestock

BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE 989-834-2028 www.bcbarns.com

MUZZLELOADERS TC Black Diamond w/Bushnell 3x9x40; NEW Knight Black Shadow w/BSA 3x9x40; call 517-993-7034 $225 & 240 jbeqa12@aol.com (517993-7034(517)708-8784

ADORABLE BABY MINI MOVING MUST SELL, queen size bed, $100/bo. DONKEYS & PYGMY Washer/dryer, $400/bo for GOATS for sale. Great pair or will sell separate. pets. Call 517-676-4702. Kitchen stove, elec., ANGUS BULL PUREBRED No $100/bo, side by side ref. CASH PAID D iabet ic test ALLIED HEALTH CAREER TRAINING - Attend college strips. Area’s original, oldpapers, 4 yrs old, $1400. $125/bo. Small outside 100% online. Job placeest buyer. Friendly & fair. Call 517-676-1956. pond, $200/bo. 517 393ment assistance. Comput517-505-2726, 888-639-6179 6404. er available. Financial Aid CASH PAID FOR diabetic if qualified. SCHEV certiNILUS LECLERC LOOM 45’’ strips Up to $20 per 100. fied. Call 800-481-9409 4 harness, 6 peddle, warp Call 517-292-0991 www.CenturaOnline.com. rack, 2 shuttles & bobbin diabeticteststripswanted.com MC winder. $500. 517-521-4161. ARAB & HALF ARAB liquidation, moving out of state, PAIR OF GENUINE Old Town ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE MSU bloodlines, $500Spoon Oars, excellent from Home. *Medical $3000/best. 517-223-9239 cond. Also numerous *Business *Paralegal, woodworking tools in good *Accounting, *Criminal cond. 517-337-9538 Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer availa ble. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com. MC SPORTSMANS GUN SHOW COMIC BOOKS AIRLINES ARE HIRING Sun. Aug. 28, 9am-3pm. LoBuying all old comics Train for high paying Avia cated at the Fowler Conmade before 1970. 270tion Career. FAA approved servation Club. Buy, sell, 748-9364 after 3 p.m. program. Financial aid if trade. Guns, hunting, fish qualified - Job placement ing, archery & other BN FARMALL TRACTOR EarEmail the Lansing Community assistance. Call Aviation sportsmens equipment. $2 ly 40’s, new manifold runs Newspapers 24/7 at: Institute of Maintenance adm. $20 per table rental. good, $1400/obo. 517-663lcnclassifieds@gannett.com (877) 891-2281. MC For info call 989-640-1008. 4663 or 517-719-8448.

Wanted to Buy

Horses-Stables

Sporting Goods

Farm Equipment -Supplies

$14.25 base-appt customer sales service flexible sched. around classes, no exp. needed. call 517-489-5354 or @ workforstudents.com

Restaurant-FoodBeverage EXP. SERVERS & COOKS All shifts. 5 years exp necessary. Apply within, Piazzano’s, 1825 N. Grand River,Lansing. 517-484-0150

Skilled Trades Concrete Cutting & Breaking Co. is hiring qualified individuals for our field labor crew. Full time w/ benefits. Must have a clean driving record and be drug free. Construction exp. helpful. Apply in person M-F 8 am4pm: 2362 Jolly Oak Rd, Okemos, MI 48864. No calls. EEO.

HVAC LEAD TECH min 5 yrs exp in comm/res service. Comp pay/Benes. CLS Mechanical, Inc. Ph 517-323-8412 Fax 517-649-8681 email: cls@asiserve.net

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Business Opport. Self Employment

Trailers

Miscellaneous

General Help Wanted

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Schools and Training

NOW HIRING: Companies Desperately Need Employ ees to Assemble Products at Home. Electronics, CD Stands, Hair Barrettes, Many More. No Selling, Any Hours. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MI-1530 MM $2,000 MONTHLY Possible Growing Gourmet Mushrooms For Us. Year Round Income. Markets Established. Call-Write For Free Information. Midwest Associates, Box 69, Fredericktown, OH 43019 1-740-694-0565 MM

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ONLY $23,900!! 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Over 1,600 Sq. Ft. Attached/Covered 10 x 27 Deck All Appliances, W/D, Central Air New Furnace, Many upgrades, Pet Friendly, Holt School District All Credit Considered NO APPLICATION FEES! Call Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-262-1683 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Exp. 8-31-1 PAYMENTS STARTING AS LOW AS $59! 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes avail. All Appliances, W/D, Central Air, Pet Friendly Bath/Haslett School District Reduced Security Deposits! Contact Sun Homes at Oak Island Village TODAY! 1-888-459-6843 www.oakislandvillage.com EHO Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

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The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Department of Human Resources, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6854. TDD Number: (1/800-649-3777).

Lawn and Garden

Business Opport. Self Employment

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BICHON FRISE PUPPIES 7 ENGLISH SPRINGER KITS/CATS; LOVABLE RESweeks old,Two males & SPANIELS liver and white, CUES; all ages; many deone female shots, wormed, 4 weeks old, AKC Regisclawed; www.trinityacres $490.00 south tered, pure bred, vet rescue .petfinder.com; inLansing/Holt.Call between checked, $250. (616)761cludes neuter/shots $45noon & 1:00pm(517)8193403 (616)902-3964 $135. (517)410-0074 5002.Or eheppek@bas-k12.org mail(sleepingbear568@aol LAB PUPPIES AKC Yellow & .com) black females, wormed, & 1st shots. Dew claws reBLACK AND WHITE CAT 2 moved. $350. 517-331-3901 yrs old, declawed & neutered, very friendly MALTESE PUPPY PURE loves dogs. (517)339-0730. BRED Male, Born May 18. BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES 1st shots. Ready to go. 1wks & 6 mos, shots, All $500 269-254-0269 males 2@ 1 wks 1 @ 6 FRENCH BULL DOG M i x mos. $350. (517)543-6463 Dewormed, Shots, CUTE MALTI-POO puppies. 1st tondaworden@sbcglobal.n $250/up 810-895-4450 shots & wormed, females. et 1 weeks. $275. FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES Call 517-526-1163 BRITTANY PUPS AKC, born 8 wks old, 1st shots, dew6/26/11, males & females, ormed, vet checked, paMINIATURE BULLDOG f e$400 ea. Adorable pets & rents on site. 989-291-5028 male, 17 mos., fawn hunting. 517-851-7561. GERMAN SHEPHERD 8 w/black mask, exc. family weeks, parents on site, dog. $400. Free obedience COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES! pure bred, shots, wormed, training. 517-712-8066. Good colors. $275. (517)894-1046 $300 & up. Karen 989-426-3866 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES purebred, parents on CORGI PUPS (Pembroke) site, shots, wormed, $250. Vet checked, $250-$300. 810-397-9060. Call 517-784-5225, 517-3920608, Jackson. GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES $250-$550. Vet checked, CUTE YORKIE PUPPIES 1 feshots, wormed. 989-763male, 3 males, dewclaws & 7202 tails done, shots. $600$700. 517-667-0617. OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG DACHSHUND Males $250. puppies. Beautiful, lightly females $300. Shih Tzus, shedding family dogs. 6 males $250. Pomeranian weeks old, Dew claws remales $250 females $400. moved, tails docked, All AKC puppies. Call 231pure bred, 1st shots, won924-5090. derful personalities, raised with lots of love! DACHSUND PUPS (mini). Some puppies with blue MINIATURE RUSSELL Vet checked, $250. Call eyes. $500.00 (989)640SCHNAUZERS 1 2wk s, 517-784-5225, 517-3921500 Adopt a cuddly rescue 0608, Jackson. puppy! Born Easter Day HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL KIT. M i n i a t u r e DOBERMAN PUPS Black TENS $50 each. No shots, Schnauzer/Shihtzu/Jack female $350, Black male worming or papers. Call Russell mixes. Under $300. Fawn female $500. 517-316-7429. 15lbs.Vetted and potty Ready 8/13. 616-225-2241 training.Ready to join the ENGLISH/AMERICAN MIX JACK RUSSELL PUPS UKC, family!Only 5 left-2F,3M. bulldog female 1 yr old, shots, wormed. 13wks. $200.00. (517)526-3510 white in color, housebroke, Reasonable price. sg8483@gmail.com $300/obo. 517-899-7066. 269-998-0925.

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Holt-Dimondale

St. Johns

Waterfront Homes

BY OWNER executive home in St Johns, 3-5 bdrms., close to schools & shopping. Too many amenities to list, priced to sell. 989-640-7932

LAND CONTRACT Holt Schools. 4468 Bowline. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2nd fl. laundry, 2 car garage, $134,900. $10,000 down. 2 yr balloon. 517-290-4829

Condominiums

Northern MI Property for Sale

LAKEFRONT 1994 HOME, 2100 S.F. CAPE cod, 350’ 7 mi. n. of Perry on private Pine River frontage (Brook all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., Trout stream). 10ac. most4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceilly wooded, near Cadillac. ing, fireplace, 2 level walk4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Pine Riv out. Priced @ 2003 aper Schools. $161,000. praisal, VERY creative fi 231-829-3058 before 9pm. nancing, buyer must have excellent credit/net worth. 989 277 3793

Apartments Lansing

Manufactured Homes

Apartments Lansing

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BEECHFIELD Ef f iciency thru 2 bedroom, $325-$560. Utilities included. Taylor Realty 517-272-1512.

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

Apartments For Rent

CARY APTS. S. LANSING. 1 & 2 bdrms., $470-$570 mo., heat, water, sewer & trash included. 517-202-3964.

CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , clean, safe, large liv. rm. lots of closets, washer & dryer on premise, heat paid. W. 420 Ottawa. $545. 517 896-2455 or 517 3222456

Apartments Suburbs

REOTOWN LOFT HOLT AREA two 2 bdrm 800 SF 1 bdrn, loft, wood apts o f r rent. $600 per mo. floors, stainless applianfor each. Call 517-749-8389 ces, laundry, secured gaor 517-528-4583. rage parking. $850+ util. 517-482-8771 or 517-7195600. www.wencoproperties.com

Old Orchard Apts.

Manufactured S. SIDE very nice, clean, ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| Holts For Sale quiet 2 bdrm., $475, COLONIAL VILLAGE

NEW CONSTRUCTON 1247 Wildflower, Holt. 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 baths, 2nd fl. laundry, lg. yard w/deck, $124,900. 517-290-4829

Investment Property

Homes

OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. 10-4. 5525 W. St. Joe Hwy. CADGEWITH FARMS Lansing betw.Waverly & Senior community, must Creyts. Pembrook Condos. be 55+. 3 bdrm., 2 bath Unit 3. 2 bdrm. garden lev - 2 RENTAL HOUSES F O R home on foundation. AtSALE - 1 Allegan & 1424 el, 1 bath, freshly painted tached 3 seasons rm. & paWilliams St. fully occupied, & carpeted. $36,500. Call tio, attached 2.5 car gacan sell each house on a 517-351-0217, 989-227-1243 rage. Recently reduced! L.C. or outright. Excellent $77,900. 517-455-7486. income opportunity! Call 517-719-4204 989-233-7063

Lansing

Waterfront Homes

108 W. BARNES Ave. 2 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, single family, fixer upper. Owner financing or cash discount. $1000 down, $341/month. 803 403-9555 or 803 92917.

Land For Sale

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 Aug. 7 & 21, 1-4pm. 517-331-4238, if no answer call 517-371-101.

Mobile Homes For Sale

Cemetery LotsMonuments

LAKEFRONT 1994 HOME, 7 mi. n. of Perry on private DIMONDALE 1983 MOBILE 2 CEMETERY LOTS, all-sports lake. 2900 sq. ft., BEAUTIFUL CLEARED LOT 2 home 55+ community, 2 Eastlawn Memory Gar4 b.r., 2.5 ba, vaulted ceilbdrms, 1 bath, enclosed dens, Lot #52B spaces / 1 2 acres, 7 1 4’ lakef r ont ing, fireplace, 2 level walksun porch, new furnace, 3&4, located in the Garden property. W. of St. Ignace. out. Priced @ 2003 apref r igerator, stov e , W/D, of Pray e rs. Retail $4000, With buildings, good well praisal, VERY creative fi dishwasher, new windows. Sale price $1400 each or & septic. Will sell for 50% nancing, buyer must have $6500/ best offer. 517-646$2500 for both. Seller will or less than appraised val excellent credit/net worth. 6813. pay transfer fees. Call Jim ue. 906-430-1 0 74 or 1 800989 277 3793 517 881-9277 or email 448-6285. jrnewland@hotmail.com ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z MAUSOLEUM Z 0 HOLT 1 PLOT FOR Planning an Auction? Selling an Item? Z 3 bdrm., 2 bath $5,000 Z sale. Double Crypt inSee SourceAds.com Z Little work needed. Z cludes opening and closSee SourceAds.com Financing available. Z ing. Located at Deepdale Z or Call LCN Toll Free or Call LCN Toll Free 866-694-0821 Memorial Gardens. Z Z 877.475.SELL $2000/bo. Call 863 386877.475.SELL ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 1971.

AREA: small 1 bdrm. Quiet Area. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 517-4854300

washer/dryer hookup. 517-388-0584.

Best Value

$100 moves you in!

FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., "0" application fee & MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! "0" sec. deposit Spacious 1,010 sq. ft., 2 FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto bdrm. Quiet, clean, lg. Owners/Waverly. Quiet 1 or 2 bdrms Apts. closets, laundry, carport. desirable neighborhood. Desirable neighborhood on Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No DEWITT -2 BEDROOMS, 1 bus route. $625. pets. From $575. 517-712BA, Yard, Balcony,A/C, 517-641-7645 or 641-7788. 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153 nice area, quiet setting (517)669-5625 Lansing Area OLD TOWN 1228 N. WashApartments for Rent ington. 1 bdrm., large of 1 & 2 Bedroom fice 8 1/2x13, mini blinds, Starting at $425 carpet, tile, hardwood, Call us today! Utilities Included HASLETT glasstop range, 517-694-8975 (517) 372-6250 $0 deposit washer/dryer hook-up. 1 conditions apply Large 2 bdrms. block from River BoardLANSING-HOLT rf om $495. walk park. $575 plus util. & Lg. 2 bdrm., appliances, Ph. 337-1133 dep. 517 285-4489. carpeting, all utilities paid phgrentals.com except electric. $545-$560 PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. mo. Call 694-8988, 351LANSING 9321, 333-1250. HASLETT 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. 5705 Potter, near lake. Call for more information S. LANSING : 826 Larned. Large 2 BR. 1.5 bath, fire - HOLT- 2 story 2 bdrm. , full 51 7 -272-1 0 00 or visit Near Pennsylvania & 496. bsmt., gas heat & hot waplace, central air. Utility vandaproperties.com Upstairs 1 bdrm, updatter, central air, washer room with washer / dryer ed, $500/mo. + deposit, dryer hookups, small pet hookup. No pets, $595/mo. Email the Lansing Community includes utilities. Non considered, nonsmokers incl. water. Call 51 7 -372Newspapers 24/7 at: smoker, no pets. 989only. 517-468-3963 8000 or 517-349-8345 lcnclassifieds@gannett.com 224-3532 or 989-640-1406

Apartments Suburbs

Duplexes For Rent

ONLINE: B uy, Sell, Research and get Shopping Advice 24/7 at:

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Shop when you want! Visit lsj.com/CARS for vehicles in the Lansing area. Audi Q5 2.0T PREMIUM 2011 ONLY $39,999 Nav System, Lthr, DVD, 6400mi., White 517-802-7071

Chevrolet CHEVY TAHOE 2003 $9,900 All available options, leather, sunroof, new tires Excellent condition 517-420-8792 CHEVROLET 2002 S-10 EXT. CAB $4995 3rd door, auto, most options no rust Excellent condition 989-640-7932 TRAILBLAZER ’02 $4500 LTZ, loaded, sunroof, high mi., runs great. Blue/silv. Good condition 517-202-0872

Ford MUSTANG 1968 CONV, 8 cyl, 100K mi, Green, 3spd.

$12,000 517-627-4513

GMC August 14, 2011

Oldsmobile

Honda

SONOMA SLS EXTENDED CAB 2003 $5,500 2.2L 4 cyl, 2WD Auto, very good 91000mi., Red 517-526-1040 JIMMY SLT 1998 $3,450 6 cyl,1 owner, leather, 4WD, 158,000 mi., blue. 517-719-2178 It’s not too late to find a buyer for your camping gear. See SourceAds.com or Call LCN Toll Free 877.475.SELL

HONDA CIVIC ’98 $2000 5 speed manual, new exhaust/tires, reliable. 517-285-4882 ACCORD LX 2005 $9,900 4 cyl, Premium Sound, 45000mi., Silver 913-738-4461

Mercedes Benz E-CLASS E320 2001 $8,300 Nice! V6 cyl, Nav System, Lthr 97300mi., Green 517-420-3800

COOPER S 2005 $13,900 4 cyl, Premium Sound 80500mi., Green, 517-927-5004

GRAND PRIX 2008 $11,000 6 cyl, Pwr Seat/Windows/Locks, AC., CD, Silver 517-349-7765

Mini Vans HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT 2005 Passenger, 59,000 mi., Stow & Go Good cond.

$9500/OBO

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2001 6 cyl, 173662mi., White

$800

517-887-2329

989-668-4897 $2,500 MIN. BID 989-668-4897

Vans

$1000 517-484-1835

Sport Utility Vehicles $15,500 517-712-8066

CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT LT 2003 Leather, 4WD, low miles, loaded. Excellent Condition

Automobiles Wanted 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

$10,000 517-575-5008

Toyota COROLLA CE, 2002 $5450 auto, CD, cruise, auto headlights, 139,800 mi. Excellent condition 517-410-1821

Trucks CHEVROLET PICKUP 1979 8 cyl, Cass, PS, 87600mi., Blue.

$6,500 10 cyl, Black, , 517-449-8776

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

Saturn

CHEVY TRAILBLAZER SS 2006 86k mi. Excellent cond.

S-10 BLAZER LS 1999 $3,350 2 dr., 4WD, loaded, CD player, 132K mi. 517-627-5218 FORD F250 XLT, 2002 170,500 mi. Crew Cab Super Duty cargo box,rear seat

Pontiac

SATURN WAGON 1999 Needs engine work, still runs Body in great shape

Mini

CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 2000 104580mi., White Bid deadline Aug. 31

NINETY EIGHT REGENCY 1992 $7450/OBO 10K orig. mi., Fla. car, garaged, mint, collect or drive, white/gray cloth, serious inquiries 517-488-5938

Trucks

BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737 CAR DON’T WORK Or is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will pay you cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098 A1 - CASH FOR JUNK CARS TRUCKS, VANS. 810-288-7423

$3,000/OBO 517-676-1054

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

WAVERLY AREA

Duplexes Starting at $750. Pet rf iendly. For details 517-272-1000 or iv sit: a v ndaproperties.com

Homes For Rent 3 1 8 FARRAND, LANSING 3 bdrm., new carpet, wood lf oors both new, new appliances, rf eshly updated. Credit report & references required. $735 + utilities. 517-974-7263.

Homes For Rent AFFORDABLE HOMES -1 4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095. 517-651-3 1 74

BRAND NEW! $899/mo.! 3 Bed/2 Bath Over ,1 400 Sq. Ft. All Appliances, WD Central Air Pet Friendly Holt School District All credit considered & NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! -1 888-235-6948 www.kensington meadows.com EHO Ofe f r Exp. 8-31-1

Homes For Rent HOMES FOR RENT! 3 Bed/2 Bath Payments starting as low as $579 All Appliances Washer/Dryer Central Air Outside Storage Shed Pet Friendly Holt School District All Credit Considered! NO APPLICATION FEES Contact Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows -1 888-258-2412 www.kensington meadows.com Ofe f rs Expire 8-31-,1 EHO

CottagesResorts For Rent

Homes For Rent SPRINGPORT 310 Mechanic, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch home on .1 5+ acres. $600 -715 -57 2668 -715 622-6059 or www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com WAVERLY 2 bdrm., appliances, new windows, garage. Safe, quiet. Large private park. No pets or smoking. $595. Call 517-484-8220

Roommates Wanted

CABINS FOR RENT IN CANADA-Walleyes, Perch, Northerns, Birds, Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Motors, Gas Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-2550 o f r rf ee brochure. www.bestfishing.com MM

ROOM FOR RENT$260/month + utilities. Leslie/ Lansing/Jackson area. 517-230-2920

Commercial For Rent Roommates Wanted

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

Motorcycles-Minibikes-GoKarts

0 1 8 BRIDGE ST. Dimondale, 2800 SUZUKI INTRUDER, UNDER 0 1 00 actual miles. Mi. 500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Exc. cond. $3000. 517 316Building,Central Air $600 3877 or 810 240-4099. Month Plus Utilities (517)646-8887 48821 MOTORCYCLE

Legals

Legals STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF INGHAM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Este ta

probate Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: David M Clark P31483 3970 Heritage Ave., Suite B Okemos, MI 48864 517-347-9977

August 14, 2011

Duplexes For Rent

Peggy Lynn Wear PO Box Dimondale, MI 48821 (51 7) 646-0075 Estate of Leslie Mitchell, JR. Date of birth: 08/05/1925 TC-945384 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 8/14/11 The decedent, Leslie Clare Mitchell, Jr who lived at 5059 Nichols Road, Lansing Michigan died 04/17/2010 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be Selling an item o f rever barred unless preSEE SOURCEADS.COM sented to Peggy Lynn Wear, OR CALL LCN TOLL FREE named personal representative or proposed personal 877-475-SELL representative, or to both the probate court at 313 W. FILE NO. -1 -157 DE

2007 Honda, low mi., windABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz~!@#$%^&*()_+`1234567890-=,./?;’:”[]\{}| shield, saddlebags, $4500. HOUSE LOCATED IN DownMobile Homes

2 1 03 EDWARD 2 bdrm., garage, $695+ util. 3 1 06 Jerome, 4 bdrm., $800+ util. 3 1 5 1 Jerome remodeled lg. 3 bdrm. apt. oak lf oor, $725+ heat. All houses have new iv nyl windows. No pets. Ph. 517-372-4504 75 1

ROOSEVELT 2 bdrm., lg living room, lg. kitchen, 1 /1 2 car garage. DANSVILLE SCHOOLS 4 miles rf om I96, 8 miles $650+ util. 517-372-8129. 2 1 7, 30 minute commute Lansing, Jackson or Ho200 ASTOR, NEAR Ingham well. 2 bdrm. country Medical. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, home 1 bath, small ofif ce, basement w/washer & glass rf ont porch, sec. dep. dryer. $650 mo. 517-349$800/mo. 517-231-9 1 02. 9436.

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Notice is hereby given of the o f llowing public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Transportation Commission on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 0 1 1 Linden Street, East Lansing. .1 A hearing will be held to consider roadway design changes to the section of East Grand River Avenue that stretches rf om Collingwood Drive to the eastern border of East Lansing. If approved, the changes would be part of an application to the Federal Transporta tion Enhancement Program. If u f nded, the non-motorized project would be completed in coordination with MDOT’s roadway repaving project, which is currently scheduled o f r 2013. The design would include new six to eight o f ot wide concrete pathways to replace existing sidewalks. It would also include two to three short medians that would provide safe zones o f r mid-block pedestrian crossings. The trafif c lanes would also be painted with sharrow symbols that would indicate that the outermost trafif c lanes are intended to be shared by bicycles and automobiles. Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning and Community Dee v lopment, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, o f r additional information. The results of the public hearing will be shared with City Council at their September 6 meeting. City Council will be asked to approve a resolution regarding the proposed design and to support the application o f r u f nding.

Marie McKenna City Clerk Dated: August 9, 2011 East Lansing, MI 48823

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The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 01 1 Linden Street, East Lansing, as part of the 2010-2015 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan process. The purpose of the meeting is to secure public input preceding the development of the if ev ey ar Consolidated Plan o f r the City of East Lansing. The Consolidated Plan is required under the CranstonGonzalez National Afo f rdable Housing Act and approval by the Department of Housing and Urban Development will qualify the City of East Lansing to receive ef deral entitlement u f nds. The primary purpose of the meeting is to identify the housing, economic develop ment, infrastructure, recreation, public service, and other needs within the City of East Lansing. We encourage all interested citizens and employees of public agencies, including residents with low to moderate income and special needs to participate. At this time, a summary of the public meetings will be presented and an additional opportunity o f r public comment will be provided. This meeting will be the if rst of two public hearings regarding the Consolidated Plan. Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning and Community Deev lopment, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, o f r additional information. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accomodations, such as interpreters o f r the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, upon notice to the City of East Lansing prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations or services please write or call the City Manager’s Ofif ce, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6920. TDD Number: (517) 337-0767. Nicole Evans City Clerk

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of East Lansing at the of if ce of Planning & Community Development, Room 222, 2nd Floor, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, up to 2:30 p.m. local time Tuesday, August 30, 201,1 at which time and place proposals will be publicly opened and read o f r the u f rnishing of materials, labor and equipment o f r Fountain Square Plaza Repair in the City of East Lansing. The Bid Opening will be in Conference Room A, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan. Work includes: demolition of concrete on-structure, installation of new waterproofing drainage board, installation of concrete lf atwork on-structure. The Contract Documents, including Specifications, Plans and Bidding Forms may be obtained at the Planning & Community Development, 2nd Floor, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Plans and Specifications sets will be available beginning Wednesday, August 71 , 2011 and questions about the project will be answered until Tuesday August 23 at 5:00 p.m. Questions o f r this project should be addressed to Lori Mullins at (517) 319-6887. A non- mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place Tuesday, August 23, 201,1 at 9:00 a.m. on site in rf ont of the East Lansing Marriott Hotel at 300 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of East Lansing, in the amount of not less than if ev percent (5%) of the bid amount, which shall be o f rfeit ed to the City of East Lansing if the bidder to whom the Contract is awarded as specified in the contract af ils to enter into a Contract within ten (10) days after the Contract is awarded. The unsuccessful bidders’ checks or bid bonds will be returned upon if nal award of Contract, approved and executed. The City of East Lansing reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects in proposals, and to make the award in its own best interest. CITY OF EAST LANSING By: Marie McKenna City Clerk

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The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters o f r the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indiiv duals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Department of Human Resources, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6854. TDD Number: (1/800-649-3777).

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