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Haslett junior Ben McMillan appeared not to notice that a curious dragonfly had touched down on his clarinet. The dragonfly likely needed as much rest as the students during a warm stretch of band camp, held Aug. 1-5 on the high school grounds. Band members will be ready to entertain at the varsity football season home opener, set for Thursday, Sept. 1. COURTESY PHOTO

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Voters in East Lansing and the Okemos schools will have more to choose from on the November ballot than in recent years. The Aug. 16 filing deadline saw five entrants for three spots on the East Lansing City Council, three candidates for one seat on the East Lansing School Board and four entrants for three spots on the Okemos Public Schools board. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

East Lansing All three council incumbents – Diane Goddeeris,

Roger Peters and Nathan Triplett – will seek new four-year terms. They are joined by Don Power, who made his candidacy official last week, and Hans Larsen, who ran unsuccessfully in 2009. Peters was first elected to the council in 2007. “I really enjoy the work,” Peters said of his decision to run again. “I enjoy serving, and I have enjoyed working with other members of the council, with Ted (Staton) and with the city staff, and with the multitude of community organizations.” If he is re-elected, Peters’ goals include engaging in the process of select-

ing a new city manager. Long-time city manager Ted Staton will step down in early October to return to his home state of Ohio. “I think that process will take a fair amount of time,” Peters said. As council members conduct their search, Peters said they will take into account feedback from focus groups, including what experiences they want the next city manager to bring to his or her work in East Lansing. Peters would also pay continued close attention to the city’s budget and overall financial management. “I think we have manSee CHOICES, Page 9

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With members of the East Lansing School board looking on, Superintendent Dr. David Chapin addressed attendees of a special board meeting Wednesday at MacDonald Middle School. The board is in the process of deciding reconfiguration options for the district’s six elementary schools and its middle school. DAWN PARKER/LCN

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EAST LANSING — During a meeting that lasted more than four hours Wednesday, parents and others told East Lansing School Board members they want to keep their neighborhood schools. The board heard them, asking architectural and construction firm representatives to provide detailed financial estimates for renovating the district’s six elementary schools. Those estimates — potentially around $42 million — would be considered alongside projections for constructing new buildings. “There are so many people in the community who are saying, ‘I’m renovating my house — renovate my school,’” board President Rima Addiego said. The cost of a new building has been pegged at around $60 million, to be financed by extending an existing millage for debt of 7 mills. Representatives of Kalamazoo-based architectural firm TowerPinkster presented an analysis of the six existing sites,

ranking them on factors including site size, expansion potential and ability to reuse. The ranking — which TowerPinkster personnel admitted had some “subjective” elements, put Donley on top. Glencairn and Whitehills placed fifth and sixth, respectively. Many people who spoke at the meeting favored the choice dubbed “Option C” in the K-8 facilities report given to the board in May. Option C would preserve all six existing schools, while other choices would shutter one or more buildings. “The thing that will attract young families is the neighborhoods, and East Lansing has that,” former MacDonald Principal Rich Mikel said. “I think in the future (neighborhood schools) will be a magnet for young families to repopulate our housing.” Some spoke of their willingness to give additional financial support to the schools. “I’m willing to save the schools, and I’m willing to pay more money to do it,” Melissa DeRosia said. A final decision by the board is expected by Sept. 30.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Prime Time program plans annual sale The Prime Time Senior Program is having its annual Rummage Sale Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 25-27 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Donations will be accepted on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24, and donation receipts will be available. Items accepted include linens, books, dishes, antiques, tools, children’s items, collectibles, games, pictures and small appliances. Not accepted are clothing, suitcases, golf clubs, stereo speakers, typewriters, computers, monitors, keyboards, textbooks and large pictures of furniture. For more information about the sale, donating items or volunteering to help, call (517) 337-1113.

Register now for flag football Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for 7x7 Adult Flag Football League. League will be on Sunday mornings beginning Sept. 11 with a 10-game schedule and playoffs. Cost is $425 per team plus referee fee. Registration deadline is Friday Aug. 26. For more information, contact Greg Grothous, recreation specialist, Meridian Township Parks and Recreation, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct., East Lansing, (517) 853-4616 or grothous@meridian.mi.us.

Women’s Center seeks art for new exhibit The Michigan Women’s Historical Center is accepting applications from Michigan women artists and women’s groups for art exhibits to be displayed in the Belen Gallery in 2012. To be considered for selection, an artist must submit an art exhibit application form, resume, at least six examples of her work, and a list of works to be displayed in the proposed exhibit with dimensions. From the applications, the Art Exhibit Committee will select four individual artists or artist groups to exhibit in the gallery each year. Only the works of Michigan women will be accepted

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Volunteers needed for MSU’s IFP 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. This Haslett United girls soccer team captured first place in the recent Bath 4v4 tournament, which followed up a second-place finish at the Holt 4v4 tournament. The girls tied their first game before wining the next three to take top honors. Back row, from left: Coach Jason Rahl, Cameron Harp, Taylor Rahl, Teagan Woodworth. Front row, from left: Catherine Surian and Anna Sharky. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPH for display. For more information, please contact Emily Fijol at the Historical Center at 517-484-1880 x202 or efijol@michiganwomen.org.

Grieving parents group to meet twice in Sept. Compassionate Friends of Lansing, for grieving parents who have lost a child of any age, meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month. The group will meet Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army South Command Center, 701 W. Jolly Road. Call 517-351-6480 for more information.

weeks. This program utilizes the research-based Savvy Caregiver Program and is offered free of charge. Respite is also available during the class free of charge. For more information or to sign up, contact Tri-County Office on Aging at (517) 887-1440. Currently scheduled classes: • Aug. 17-Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m., ALFA Adult Day Services, East Lansing.

Bath Farmers Market open every Thursday The Bath Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Shoppers will find fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, kettle corn, grass fed beef and lamb, fresh Great Lakes fish, ready to eat Mexican and Mediterranean foods, live music and more. The summer location is at the James Couzens Memorial Park located on Webster Road across from the Bath Middle School.

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LANSING – Just past the six-month mark, some things at the State Capital are the way they’ve always been. Many things have changed, though, Sen. which has Whitmer given State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer much to consider. Whitmer’s district includes all of Ingham County except for an area

in the southern part of the county. The East Lansing Democrat and Senate Majority Leader has seen much in her first half-year on the job – and she likes some things better than others. “We haven’t shut down state government, so there’s always an upside,” Whitmer deadpanned. The course of action taken by Gov. Rick Snyder and the Republican majority in the Legislature turned her thoughts in a more serious direction. “This governor talked about shared sacrifice, moving all of Michigan for-

ward. Job No. 1 was supprimary issue and cause posed to be jobs,” Whitmer “What we have seen is an agenda that I’ve always fought for here said. – and I think now it’s picks winners and losers, takes money “What we have seen even tougher but more away from our schools to pay for a is an agenda that picks important than ever.” winners and losers, takes As a parent with two business tax cut, taxes pensioners … money away from our children in East Lansing, It does not represent shared sacrifice.“ Whitmer has frequent schools to pay for a business tax cut, taxes pension- SEN. GRETCHEN WHITMER contact with public ers … It does not represent schools. She wonders shared sacrifice. whether her colleagues Education priority “Worst of all, they can’t tact with constituents can say the same. point to one thing they’ve keeps her going. When Whitmer speaks “I go in every week done that will create a “We did town halls to her own constituents, – almost every day. single job in Michigan. across the state, and education continues to Whether it’s dropping my “If they could, he’d be people feel like they’ve be a priority. kids off or picking them touting it,” Whitmer conbeen duped by this Repub“It’s the reason my up, I see what’s going on in tinued. lican agenda. parents came to this the classroom,” she said. “But he even has “When they voted for community and raised me “I see some fantastic acknowledged – the gover- Gov. Snyder, he didn’t say, here. It’s the reason I teachers dealing with nor himself – that he can’t ‘The first thing I’m going stayed here and got two class sizes that are going guarantee one job will be to do is slash your schools degrees from MSU and to soar and kids with some created from any of the and tax your pensions.’ I chose to raise my kids unique issues and really massive changes that he’s think people are angry and here,” she said. need – and deserve – pushed on individuals in surprised, and they need to “Schooling, the extra time, and they are our state.” have a voice,” she said. investment in education, going to be so stretched While the Republican “I think our job is those are critical things that I worry about the 1984, was the first woman majority has made progthat much more important, if you want to create quality of education for to chair a state Republican ress difficult downtown, despite being outnumbered jobs in Michigan and turn everyone in that Party, twice served as assis- Whitmer said regular con- in such a heavy manner.” our economy around. The classroom.” tant chair of the Republican National Committee and ran for a U.S. Senate seat from Michigan in 1964. Her book, published by the University of Michigan Residental & Commercial Plumbing Press, includes a foreword Since 1984 by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Haynes Johnson. Made from scratch every day In her talk, Fitzgerald with the best ingredients. will reflect on the course of Peterson’ career and how her experience in politics led her to identify more closely with women’s issues than those of her party.

Fitzgerald to speak LANSING — The Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing, will host a lecture and book signing on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the center. The featured speaker will be Sara Fitzgerald, author of the new biography, “Elly Peterson: ‘Mother’ of the Moderates.” Admission to the event is free and copies of Fitzgerald’s book will be available for purchase in the gift shop. Peterson, who was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in

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EAST LANSING - In a field of green Spartan T-shirts, Mark Coughlin stuck way out in the crowd Tuesday. But the Williamston man, who wore an orange shirt, swore he was no less a fan as he prepared to wait 45 minutes under the hot sun for a chance to meet Michigan State University coach Mark Dantonio. “My green’s right in my heart,” the welder said, pointing with pride to his chest. Coughlin, who wrestled for MSU in the 1980s, was among several hundred fans who swarmed the ninth annual “Meet the Spartans” event for a chance to meet football players or Dantonio, get an autograph and wish them luck for the coming season. The event was held in the Albert Street parking lot in downtown East Lansing. Fans waiting in line said they were excited about the season after the team tied with Wisconsin and Ohio

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Michigan wines please judges in competition EAST LANSING — East Lansing was awash in Michigan wine recently as 25 wine experts gathered Aug. 2 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center for the 34th annual Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition. Judges included wine experts from around the country, including Doug Frost, who is both a Master of Wine and Master Sommelier; two Master Sommeliers and internationally known authors, winemakers and wine educators. Leading the group through the day was food and wine writer Christopher Cook, who judged at the competition for 12 years before becoming its superintendent in 2001. Cook is also a judge at

wine competitions throughout the United States and abroad. There was a great variety of wines entered by newer wineries throughout Michigan, with several garnering medals, including a Raspberry Wine produced by Garden Bay Winery in the Upper Peninsula that won Best of Class Fruit Wine. The Michigan competition is a favorite for many of the judges, as they are eager to try new wines from the state’s rapidly growing industry. “The Michigan wine industry continues to expand and offer quality wines with fun and excitement. It’s why Michigan wines and winery tasting

rooms are growing in popularity,” said veteran judge Joe Borrello, president of Tasters Guild International, which sponsored the Best of Class Dessert trophy. Fifty-three of the state’s 84 wineries entered 367 wines for this year’s competition, which is open only to wine and spirits produced from Michigan grapes and other fruit. Gold medals were awarded to a wide variety of wines — from bone-dry reds to deliciously sweet ice wines — from all of Michigan’s major grape-growing areas. At the end of the day, judges awarded the top “Best of Class” awards to eight wines from a group of 51 gold medal winners,

including seven double gold. James VanDerKolk, with Elite Brands, was “stunned by the depth of quality in the dry white wines from 2010, and very pleasantly surprised by the high-quality dry reds tasted from 2010.” Judges experienced just a sampling of red wines from the 2010 vintage, which is expected to be exceptional, as Michigan enjoyed a long, warm growing season that allowed red grapes to ripen more fully than in recent years. Most of the reds from 2010 will be released over the next year. “I was happy to see the overall Merlot quality,” said Master Sommelier Made-

line Triffon, a veteran judge of this competition. “The dry white sweeps (Best of Class round) were a privilege to judge, so many good wines! Every year, my pride and confidence in our wines grows.” The top award-winners are: • Best of Class Dry White: Chateau Fontaine – 2010 Dry White Riesling • Best of Class Dry Red: Fenn Valley Vineyards – Capriccio • Best of Class Sparkling Wine: L. Mawby – Cremant Classic • Best of Class SemiDry White (tie): Fenn Valley Vineyards – 2010 Riesling, Tabor Hill – 2010 Gewurztraminer • Best of Class Rosé:

Forty-Five North – 2010 Rosé of Cabernet Franc • Best of Class Dessert Wine: Black Star Farms – 2008 A Capella Ice Wine • Best of Class Fruit Wine: Garden Bay Winery – Raspberry Wine A complete list of medalwinning wines is available online at www.michigan wines.com. The Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition is sponsored by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, which is administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. For more information about the wines and wineries of Michigan, contact the council online, or by phone at (517) 241-4468. — From Karel Bush

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EATON RAPIDS - The young chefs at Le Chat Gourmet’s Summer Cooking Camp in Eaton Rapids aren’t big on frozen pizza or mac and cheese from a box. Instead, they’re into creating their own recipes using fresh, simple ingredients, then cooking from scratch. On Aug. 5 three teams of young cooks were engaged in an Iron Chef competition on their last day of camp, with three judges ready to rate them on taste, originality, presentation and the cleanliness of their work area. Jessica Mohlman and Katie Hoffman of Mason teamed up with Amelia Arnold of East Lansing to create a cheesy chicken biscuit pizza flavored with tarragon and rosemary. All three girls, whose biscuits were made from scratch, are 9 years old. Lansing resident Jonathan Riley, 13, Jackson Vukovic, 8, and 10-year-old

Colton Flynn created a stuffed green pepper recipe featuring seasoned rice and smoked sausage. Riley goes to East Lansing’s McDonald Middle School and Vukovic to St. Thomas Aquinas. Flynn was visiting from Warren. The third team, 11-yearold Connor McCornack from East Lansing, Alexis Hereza, 10, from Williamston and 13-year-old Michele Nussdorfer from Eaton Rapids, made a macaroni and cheese pie with a bacon strip crust woven like a lattice. Everyone made sure to use the child-pleasing “mystery ingredient” of the week: Colby-Jack cheese. Before the plates were presented to the judges, the young cooks headed for Le Chat Gourmet’s herb gardens for fresh basil, tarragon and rosemary to use as garnishes. Nussdorfer is a veteran of last year’s camp and sometimes uses her recipes to cook at home, according to her mom, Sheri, who was waiting to taste the attractive dishes.

“She’s been interested in cooking and learning how to put different flavors together,” Sheri said, adding that Michelle also likes to noodle around in the kitchen with her older brother, Ethan, 20, who spent a summer cooking at a resort in Colorado. Michelle says her favorite recipe, which she learned last year, is calzones. The chief cook and bottle washer at camp is Denene Vincent, affectionately known as “the Chef,” owner of Le Chat Gourmet. On Iron Chef day Vincent moved from team to team doing what all good teachers do - making suggestions and enouraging her young charges. “Any of these dishes could be served in a restaurant,” Vincent said, adding that she especially enjoys watching the kids put together everything they’ve learned during their week of camp. The stuffed pepper team, for instance, added cayenne peppers to their dish for the presentation as

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Teammates at Le Chat Gourmet’s Kids’ Summer Cooking Camp relax after preparing their stuffed peppers Aug. 5. They are (from left) Jackson Vukovic, 8, of East Lansing, Colton Flynn, 10, of Warren and Jonathan Riley, 13, of Lansing. MARY JO WHITE/LCN well as the taste. Some of the parents waiting for lunch have attended Vincent’s adult classes and workshops. One mom, Lori Hoffman, has taken several, including an herb workshop, and

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LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder recently appointed seven members to the Michigan Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. Kathryn Brogan, Ann Jay, Celina White and Louise Whitney are appointed and Coco Newton, William Prout and Lorraine Weatherspoon are reappointed. The board licenses and regulates professionals in the field of dietetics and nutrition. It is also responsible for assessing the competency of health practitioners, verifying continuing education and taking disciplinary actions against

licensees who adversely affect the public’s health, safety and welfare. “The experience of these professionals will play a valuable role to the board as we continue on our path to make Michigan a healthier state,” Snyder said. White, of East Lansing, is the associate director of the Office of Diversity and Pluralism for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. She earned bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education from Centro de Estudios Universitarios in Monterrey, Mexico

Enjoy free day at Hawk Island Enjoy a free day at Hawk Island County Park Monday, Aug. 22 from 6 a.m. to sunset. During the special free day, visitors will enjoy the following, free of charge: • Entrance into the park • Pedal boat rental • Row boat rental Take advantage of this chance to come to the park before the end of the summer … and what better

way to do it than free of charge!. Hawk Island County Park is located at 1601 East Cavanaugh in Lansing, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Aurelius Road. For more information regarding this event, contact Brian Collins by calling (517) 676-2233 or via e-mail at bcollins@ingham.org — From Ingham County Parks

and agronomy from Valle Del Bravo University in Reynosa, Mexico. She also earned a master’s degree and medical degree from Michigan State University. White represents the general public and replaces Eugene Magnuson. Whitney, of East Lansing, is an instructor at Lansing Community College and a clinical dietitian at the Sparrow Weight Man-

agement Center. She is a registered dietician and has over 25 years of experience as a dietician in public health, higher education, nutrition consulting and clinical dietetics. Whitney earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Colorado and a master’s degree in human nutrition from Colorado State University. She represents dieti-

cians and nutritionists and replaces Carl Christoph. Weatherspoon, of Williamston, is an associate professor and director in the Didactic Program in Dietetics at MSU. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (now known as the University of KwaZuluNatal), a master’s degree in family resources from

West Virginia University and a medical degree in nutrition from Pennsylvania State University. She represents dieticians and nutritionists, and is reappointed. Appointees will serve four-year terms expiring June 30, 2015, and are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Local requiem planned for Sept. 11 LANSING – Thirty choruses across mid-Michigan will be represented Sunday, Sept. 11 as part of a 10th anniversary performance of Mozart’s “Requiem” across the nation. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River. Starting at 3 p.m. on the East Coast and rolling from time zone to time zone, they will join the nation in a wave of remembrance with

the healing and transformative power of Mozart’s incomparable music. The Lansing performance at Plymouth Congregational will be conducted by Dr. Nina NashRobertson, Central Michigan University Director of Choral Activ-

ities, and will include an orchestra and a 150-voice volunteer chorus. Organizers are seeking support from businesses, organizations and individuals within the community so all profits will go to a 9/11 charity. Organizations inter-

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cilman Nathan Triplett stepped before the podium at the Housing Commission meeting in July, his report had less to do with homeowner issues than with a question lingering in the air around the city. “I’m sure you’ve all heard the news,” said Triplett, “about Ted Staton.” The news he was talking about: The announcement that longtime City Manager Staton has accepted a new job in Ohio, leaving behind the city he’s run since before Tom Izzo had gray hair or an NCAA championship. It came as a surprise and left some wondering what new leadership will mean for the city at a time of possible fiscal changes and major redevelopment projects. In the past 15 years, East Lansing has emerged as a regional leader in sharing municipal

SEEKING A MANAGER The East Lansing City Council will seek the help of an outside search firm to find a replacement for outgoing City Manager Ted Staton. Staton’s last day is Oct. 7.

services and downtown transformation and also has seen a new, friendly partnership develop between the city and Michigan State University. All of which Staton has served as a very public face. Triplett summed it up. “I’ve never known an East Lansing without Ted Staton,” he said. Staton announced July 12 that he will be taking a new job as city manager of Upper Arlington, a suburb of Columbus, in October. The move will take him closer to Longtime East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton is leaving for a new job in Ohio. His last day is Oct. 7. his roots and his family, he said. ROD SANFORD/LSJ His last day in East Lansing is Oct. 7. Triplett, Mayor Pro Tem Diane- the search for Staton’s replace- help craft a profile of what they That’s less than a month before Goddeeris and Roger Peters — ment immediately by seeking pro- want in the next city manager. the November election, in which face re-election. posals from search firms and three of five council members — The council decided to begin forming citizen committees to See STATON, Page 19

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development agreement is signed. Either way, he’ll be back, he said, for the grand opening. “I won’t be a stranger in East Lansing,” he said.

But the council will hold off on candidate interviews and an actual hiring until after the election, so new council members — if any of the incumbents are defeated — will have a say in the city’s new management.

Dempsey, head of the city’s planning department, I’ve never known an East called Staton one of the top without Ted Staton.” city managers in Michigan and he will be difficult to COUNCILMAN NATHAN TRIPLETT, about East Lansing’s city manager replace.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. 2100 S.F. CAPE cod, 350’ CADGEWITH FARMS 10-4. 5525 W. St. Joe Hwy. Senior community, must Pine River frontage (Brook Lansing betw.Waverly & be 55+. 3 bdrm., 2 bath Trout stream). 10ac. mostCreyts. Pembrook Condos. home on foundation. Atly wooded, near Cadillac. Unit 3. 2 bdrm. garden lev tached 3 seasons rm. & pa4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Pine Riv el, 1 bath, freshly painted tio, attached 2.5 car gaer Schools. $161,000. & carpeted. $36,500. Call rage. Recently reduced! 231-829-3058 before 9pm. 517-351-0217, 989-227-1243 $77,900. 517-455-7486.

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

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BEECHFIELD Ef f iciency thru OLD TOWN 1228 N. WashBusiness Opportunity. ington. 1 bdrm., large of 2 bedroom, $325-$560. Pub located in downtown fice 8 1/2x13, mini blinds, Utilities included. Taylor Gladwin. Remodeled in carpet, tile, hardwood, Realty 517-272-1512. 2009. Adj storefront incl. glasstop range, Restaurant/Lounge on washer/dryer hook-up. 1 H w y M-55 at Houghton CARY APTS. S. LANSING. 1 & block from River BoardLake. Remodeled, well est 2 bdrms., $470-$570 mo., walk park. $575 plus util. & CAPTIAL VIEW, 1 bd rm , Adj lakefront available. heat, water, sewer & trash dep. 517 285-4489. clean, safe, large liv. rm. Call 888-843-7469. included. 517-202-3964. lots of closets, washer & ERA Hougthon dryer on premise, heat DOWNTOWN 408 W. IONIA. Higgins.com, Inc. paid. W. 420 Ottawa. Bus S. SIDE very nice, clean, Studio ($460) & room stop out front. $545. 517 quiet 2 bdrm., $475, ($335). Utilities included. 896-2455 or 517 322-2456 washer/dryer hookup. Close to LCC & Cooley. 517-388-0584. 517-749-3890. FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! FREE HEAT & WATER. Auto Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, Owners/Waverly. Quiet CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL clean, lg. closets, laundry, desirable neighborhood. GARDENS Lot 186B 3 & 4, carport. Convenient locaLg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. No Trinity Garden. $3500/obo. tion on bus route. pets. From $575. 517-712Call 517-455-3467. From $650. 517-641-7645 4915, 202-3234, 323-1153 or 641-7788. GROESBECK AREA R ent DEEPDALE CEMETERY 2 HASLETT Lansing Area starts at $550 utils incld. lots, section 3, Memorial $0 deposit Apartments for Rent Save your gas. Beautiful Gardens near Mausoleum. Large 2 bdrms. 1 & 2 Bedroom deluxe apartments. 1 blk 517-625-6445, 517-202-3648 from $495. Starting at $425 to bus. Everything you Ph. 337-1133 Utilities Included need to buy close by. 517phgrentals.com (517) 372-6250 482-8196. Planning an Auction? LANSING TWP. PINEWOOD CLUB APTS. WAVERLY/WILLOW area See SourceAds.com WILLIAMSTON - UPPER apt. LANSING Lg. 2 bdrm., air, carpeting, for rent. House in country. or Call LCN Toll Free 1 & 2 bdrms. Pet friendly. appliances, all utilities 3 bdrm./2 bath upper, Call for more information paid except electric. No Incl. all util. & satellite. 877.475.SELL 517-272-1000 or visit dogs. $560 mo. Call 351Call: 81 0 -923-1 0 62 a v ndaproperties.com 9321, 694-8988.

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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

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

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

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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. Reduced to 2 RENTAL HOUSES F O R $47,500 Age restriction 54 SALE - 1 Allegan & 1424 & up. Open House Aug. 7 & Williams St. fully occupied, 21, 1-4pm. 517-331-4238, if can sell each house on a no answer call 517-371L.C. or outright. Excellent 101. income opportunity! Call 517-719-4204 989-233-7063

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We will pay to relocate your home to our community! *$8,500 for Doublewide *$5,500 for Singlewide *$199 Starting Site Rent! *Holt School District! *Pet Friendly NO APPLICATION FEES! Contact us! Sites are Limited Kensington Meadows 1-888-605-2237 www.relocatemyhouse.com Expires 9/30/2011 EHO

For Sale DIMONDALE 1983 MOBILE home 55+ community, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, enclosed sun porch, new furnace, refrigerator, stove, W/D, dishwasher, new windows. $6500/ best offer. 517-6466813. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Z Z 0 HOLT 1 Z Z 2 bdrm., 1 bath $2,000 Z Z Little work needed. Z Z Financing available. Z Z 866-694-0821 Z Z ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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Buick BUICK CENTURY 2004 Old lady car, 1 owner 30,000 miles

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Chevrolet CORVETTE L82 1978 Yellow & mirrored tops 48,000 miles 1984 MONTE CARLO SS Blue, 1 owner, 53,000 miles Excellent condition

HONDA CIVIC ’98 $2000 5 speed manual, new exhaust/tires, reliable. 517-285-4882

ALERO 2000 $4,600 4 cyl, Auto,CD,Leather,34 MPG, 77,000mi., Blue 517-525-3311

ACCORD LX 2005 $9,900 4 cyl, Premium Sound, 45000mi., Silver 913-738-4461

NINETY EIGHT REGENCY 1992 $7450/OBO 1 K orig. mi., Fla. car, garaged, mint, collect or drive, 0 white/gray cloth, serious inquiries 517-488-5938

$8500 517 323-3006 $12,500 517 646-0863

AVEO LS 2008 $9,200 50Kmi., 4 cyl, Side Airbag, Red, 32MPG 1 owner 989-971-9423 BLAZER, 2002 $5000 4 dr., 4x4. Black on black. Power sunroof. Excellent condition. 517-402-9151 CHEVROLET 2002 S-10 EXT. CAB $4995 3rd door, auto, most options no rust Excellent condition 989-640-7932

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FUSION SE 2007 $12,999 30 mpg auto.,sirius radio,6 disk cd, 52850 mi. 989-289-3542

GMC 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

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

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.

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

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989-668-4897 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 2000 104580mi., White Bid deadline Aug. 31

ION 2 2006 $6,500 75Kmi., pw, pl, air, cruise, keyless entry, silver 517-258-6577

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HONDA CR-V EX 2010 Polished Metallic, Excellent condition

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CHEVY TRAILBLAZER SS 2006 86k mi. Excellent cond.

FORD F250 XLT, 2002 170,500 mi. Crew Cab Super Duty cargo box,rear seat

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

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

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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

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517-712-8066 BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid . 517-372-9737

Toyota TC 2007 SCION Ex.cond. loaded, AC, 27625mi. Silver Excellent Condition

$14,450/BEST 517-336-7347

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

Trucks FORD F150 4X4 2001 $7,900 Super Cab XLT, 4.6L V8, Towing pkg., Silver, 1 owner, 17K mi. 517-349-5143

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 JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & VANS WANTED Free pick up. 7 days. 517 393-8000. Email the Lansing Community Newspapers 24/7 at: lcnclassifieds@gannett.com

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FARRAND, LANSING 3 HOLT AREA two 2 bdrm HASLETT Two 2 bdrm. con- 138 do available, 1.5 baths, air, bdrm., new carpet, wood apts for rent. $600 per mo. washer/ dryer, deck. On floors both new, new apfor each. Call 517-749-8389 Golf Course/lake, available pliances, freshly updated. or 517-528-4583. now. $800/mo. includes Credit report & references trash & water. Call 517required. $735 + utilities. 202-5623. 517-974-7263. WAVERLY & WILLOW Spacious 2 bdrms. Free heat & water. 200 ASTOR, NEAR Ingham Quiet building. Medical. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 517-303-6680 basement w/washer & ~ Great Apartment ~ dryer. $650 mo. 517-3499436.

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

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$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 Offer Exp. 8-31-1

Duplexes 4419 S. PENNSYLVANIA ExStarting at $750. tra clean 1 bdrm for a nonPet friendly. smoker. G ood credit & For details 517-272-1000 or rental references. Safe visit: neighborhood, new fur vandaproperties.com nace, well insulated. $545 mo. Call 517-371-4562.

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BATH CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Schneider. Members present were Supervisor Schneider, Clerk McQueen, Treasurer Garrity, Trustees Clark, Curtis, Pett and Puttler. Also present were Superintendent Feltman, Police Chief Rose, County Commissioner Stacey and two township residents. ACTION: 1. Approved the agenda as printed. 2. Trustee Puttler asked for the information on the Hawk Ridge PILT Documentation submission to be removed from the consent agenda and that request was granted. Approved the consent agenda to receive and file the Parks & Recreation Committee minutes of June 13, 2011, Police & Fire Board minutes of July 13, 2011 and the Clinton County Drain Commissioner letter in reference to 804 Sleight Road Drain Maintenance. Approved the payment of the General Fund vouchers #39513-#39561 in the amount of $137,256.68, Sewer Fund vouchers #2829-#2830 in the amount of $73,208.76, Payroll vouchers #20790-#20815, Direct Deposits #1056-#1068 in the amount of $56,057.35. 3. Approved the regular meeting minutes of August 1, 2011 as printed. 4. Approved revising the regular meeting minutes of July 18, 2011. 5. Received and filed the Hark Ridge PILT Documentation submission. 6. Approved the Health Reimbursement Arrangement Agreement. 7. Authorized going into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the Police Officer Labor Council Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation Tentative Agreement. Called the regular meeting back to order at 7:33 p.m.

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NICE QUIET AREA 1710 INVERNESS 3 bdrms., 1 1/2 HOUSE LOCATED IN downtown Lansing. Wanted 3 baths, fenced in yard, $875 room-mates to share conmo. + deposit & utilities. do style building. Close to Call 517-749-3535. Sparrow, Cooley, LCC & 2 1 ’ BOAT WITH trailer, 6 hp MSU. W/D, free parking, motor, electric trolling moWAVERLY 2 bdrm., applianlots of living space, all utiltor with battery, ces, new windows, garage. ities included, rent starts $1200/obo. 517-243-5766. Safe, quiet. Large private at $500/mo or less. Call park. No pets or smoking. 517 230-8207. $595. Call 517-484-8220 2003 FOUR WINNS 170 Freedom, open bow, cover and extras. $8500/bo. 989 289CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN 0002.

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County Commissioner Report given. Superintendent’s Report - Written and verbal report given. August 2, 2011

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Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen B. McQueen, Clerk

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THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (517) 487-8300 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. ATTN BORROWER: Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 30, 2002 made by JAMES L. SWITZENBERG, JR. and KIMBERLY P. SWITZENBERG, husband and wife, as "Mortgagor", to Stockbridge State Bank, as "Lender", recorded with the Register of Deeds for Ingham County, Michigan, on May 13, 2002, in Liber 2957, Page 1023, which was first assigned to SSBB Mortgage, LLC under an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 24, 2003 recorded with the Register of Deeds for Ingham County, Michigan, on May 21, 2003, in Liber 3030, Page 100; and second assigned to SSBBank under an Assignment of Mortgages dated November 30, 2008 recorded with the Register of Deeds for Ingham County, Michigan, on February 17, 2010, at Liber 3372, Page 449, as amended by a certain Scrivener’s Affidavit dated August 3, 2011 recorded with the Register of Deeds for Ingham County on August 5, 2011 at Liber 3429, Page 484; and modified by the Loan Modification Agreement between JAMES SWITZENBERG, as "Borrower", and SSBBank, as "Lender", on October 5, 2010 recorded with the Register of Deeds for Ingham County, Michigan on May 6, 2011, in Liber 3421, Page 444, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date hereof, One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 13/100 ($143,500.13) including interest at 5.9% per year according to the terms of a certain Note dated April 24, 2003, as modified by the above referenced Loan Modification Agreement dated October 5, 2010. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:00AM at the Ingham County Circuit Court, Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo, 3rd Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Said premises is situated in the Township of Stockbridge, County of Ingham, State of Michigan, and legally described as follows: A part of the South 50 acres of the West ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 2 East, Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan, described

County, Michigan, as beginning on the West Section line at a point North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 299.1 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 8; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 299.30 feet along the West Section line; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds East 727.40 feet parallel with the South Section line; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds East 299.31 feet along a line parallel with the East line of the said West ½ of the Southwest ¼; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West 728.10 feet to the point of beginning. Tax Parcel Number: 33-1616-08-300-013 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee may rescind the sale. In such event, damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. TENANTS: If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 16, 2011 For more information, please call: Carrie S. Ihrig (P69830) GRUA, JAMO & YOUNG, PLC Attorneys for Lender/Mortgagee 2401 East Grand River Ave nue Lansing, Michigan 48912 (517) 487-8300 TC-947259 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 2011

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