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MERIDIAN TWP. – With an innocu-ous name like The Herbal Center, it’slittle wonder people wander in andask they can buy fresh basil or oreg-ano.
The herb in question isn’t meantfor flavoring, although it is used inan array of “edibles” provided forcertified clients.
Welcome to the world of medicalmarijuana, where a drug to some is alifesaver to others.
Rick Brown opened the Lake Lan-sing Road dispensary in late 2010 onthe site of a former laundromat.
He is one of six licensed care-givers at the facility – three couplesare co-owners – each of whom hasthe maximum of five patients and 12plants per patient.
The dispensary includes 3,300square feet, not all of which is inuse. An additional 600 square feetin a separate part of the strip mallcontains staff offices. They hope adoctor working with them, but so farthere have been no takers.
For a one-time $20 membershipfee, anyone with a medical mari-juana card – which must be obtained
through the Michigan Department ofCommunity Health –may purchaseprescribed amounts of the drug.
The center has close to 350 mem-bers, Brown said.
There’s also “edibles” – anythingfrom sweets to pasta dishes with themarijuana baked in.
Patients skittish about smokinghave other options for administra-tion of the drug – liquids, tincturesand even capsules.
DocumentationNon-members who also have
proper documentation may makepurchases, but without the favorable
pricing advantages and perks offeredto members, like birthday freebiesand monthly drawing entries.
In whatever form it’s taken, thedrug functions as a pain reliever,making it ideal for conditions noteasily addressed through conven-tional medication. Particular strainsof the drug have been identifiedas the best for particular ailments,Brown said.
For example, one called “sourdiesel” is rated as highly effective incombating migraine headaches.
The path leading Brown and his
Dawn [email protected]
Medical marijuana salesThe Herbal Centerco-owner RickBrown is one ofsix licensedcaregivers at theMeridianTownshipdispensary. Thefacility, opensince late 2010,serves patients,members andnon-memberswith medicalmarihuana andmarihuana-based“edibles”.
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HASLETT – Proposed state cuts to school aid is caus-ing local school district officials to consider things theynever imagined they’d have to.
But the combination of decreasing enrollments andfalling revenues has caused interest to build at Okemos,East Lansing and Haslett in joining an Ingham County-wide transportation consortium.
The plan, which is still in the formative stages, isattractive because it may help local districts to shaveexpenses for getting kids to school and back home andfor making trips to sporting events and for other extra-curricular activities.
IISD finance director Helen McNamara said anumber of Ingham County districts have had both dis-trict level and board level discussions on the proposal,and some have approved resolutions.
Besides Haslett, those approving resolutions are Dan-sville, Leslie, Stockbridge, Webberville and Williamston.
McNamara said it’s her understanding East Lansingand Okemos have the resolution as an agenda item fortheir May 23 meetings.
The Intermediate School District was to make arequest last Friday for proposals from vendors to pro-
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School busingconsortiumunder reviewProposals sought last Fridayfrom transportation firms
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St. Martha School tohold open house
St. Martha School, 1100 W.Grand River, will hold an openhouse from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,May 22.
Families with prospective pre-schoolers and kindergartners areencouraged to come meet St.Martha teachers, take a tour,ask questions and enjoy refresh-ments. Children are also wel-come to attend. For moreinformation, call (517) 349-3322.
ELHS Class of ‘81to hold 30th reunion
The East Lansing High SchoolClass of 1981 will hold its 30threunion on Saturday, Aug. 13 atTroppo’s Restaurant, 111 E. Michi-gan Ave., Lansing.
An invitation to class memberswill go out in the mail later thismonth. Reunion organizers arealso looking for lost class mem-bers.
Classmates who would liketo report an updated addressshould send an e-mail [email protected] orcheck in at www.elhsclassof81reunion.com.
Donors, volunteersneeded for Max’s Race
The organizers of the annualMax’s Race 5K are seekingdonors and volunteers for therace, which takes place this yearon Saturday, June 25 on the MSUcampus.
Proceeds from the race, whichhas raised a total of more than$100,000, are dedicated to theSparrow Pediatric Program Fundwhich supports various needsat the center. To help, [email protected].
E.L. Kiwanis Club willfocus on Broad Museum
Kiwanis Club of East Lansing,will meet on the second floor,Student Union Building, MichiganState University, corner of Abbotand Grand River, 11:50 a.m.,Monday, May 23.
The scheduled presenter willbe Michael Rush, whose talk isentitled, “The New Broad ArtMuseum.” For more informationabout Kiwanis, visitwww.kiwanis.org/club/eastlansing.
Famous barbershopgroup has guest night
The Capitol City Chordsmen,Lansing’s championship barber-shop harmony chorus, will host aguest night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May24 at the Great Lakes ChristianHomes, 2050 S. Washington at thecorner of Holt Road. The chorusinvites males singers of all ages tovisit and find out about this hobby.Refreshments will be served. Forinformation call 517-372-SING.
Register now for ShowYour True Colors
In an effort to establish a schol-arship fund for future recreationprograms, Bath Township Parks& Recreation will offer an eventtitled Show Your True Colors. Reg-istrations will be accepted fromJune 1-July 4. Decorate your resi-dence in red, white and blue, thenregister your property for $5 atthe Bath Township Hall. Once reg-istered, a picture will be taken ofyour property and placed on theBath Twp. Web site. A drawing ofall properties registered will beheld on July 11 at the Parks & Rec-reation meeting, to determine thewinner of a $50 gas card offeredby Speedway of Bath Township.
Community MusicSchool to hold youthchoir auditions
Children and youth, ages 7-18years old, are invited to auditionfor MSU Children and YouthChoirs at the MSU CommunityMusic School. Six choirs areoffered: Preparatory Choir forages 7-8, Cantabile for ages 8-10,CMS Singers for ages 9-14, theMSU Children’s Choir for ages10-16, Young Women’s Chorus forages 15-18, and the Young Men’sChorus for young men with chang-ing or changed voices.
Auditions will be held on May26 from 5-7 p.m., June 2 from 5-7p.m., June 11 from 9 a.m.-noon,Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m., Aug. 4from 5-7 p.m., Aug. 6 from 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.-noonand Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. Callthe Community Music School at(517) 355-7661, ext. 10 to set upan appointment. Audition materialdoes not need to be prepared.
The MSU Community MusicSchool is located at 841-B Timber-lane St., East Lansing.
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Students at Montessori Radmoor School in Okemos got to play inthe dirt on Earth Day recently for a purpose, as they planted andharvested all over school grounds. (Above) From left, Olivia Filmore-Nathan, Ben Brann, Jesse Munson, Erik Schultz and Brady Russellhelped plant several arborvitae at the school’s entrance off MountHope Road. Below: Morris Booth (left) and Joseph Eiland take theirtheir turn at planting. Kavya Tumbalum (left) and Rosie Bills harvestsome lettuce from the school’s greenhouse. DAWN PARKER|LCN
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vide transportation to local schools,and then obtain commitments, withan addendum being allowed for EastLansing and Okemos, if the twoschool boards express interest.
“There is no commitment. Thisis just among the group that willconsider proposals,”McNamara said.
Early plans for the transportationconsortium call for the operationsto start in September of 2011, orJanuary of 2012.
Dean Transportation has providedspecial education transportation forIngham County schools for decades.It also has contracts with Eaton andClinton intermediate school districts.
McNamara said, “We have a30-year history of providing bustransportation, and this could allowlocal districts to focus more on theirresources on their core missions of
educating kids.”Karen Losch, executive director
of the Michigan Association forPupil Transportation, said otherintermediate school districts arelooking into consortiums.
“It is being driven by statelegistlation that is being considered.Many school districts want to beproactiveand area looking into this,”she said.
“ In some cases it may save schooldistricts money, it other cases, it maynot,” Losch said.
The Haslett School Boardunanimously approved a resolutionexpressing interest in the proposedconsortium at a special meetingMay 16.
The vote on the resolution had tobe taken by May 20, which requiredthe calling of the special meeting.
Once the request for proposalcomes back, Cook continued, indi-vidual districts may choose whetherthey want to be a consortiummember.
“Once the request for proposal
comes back,” Does this mean theIntermediate will come up with aproposal on providing bus servicefor districts. Yes.”
Cook said the idea for the consor-tium got going earlier in the spring,when a couple of Ingham County dis-tricts voiced their interest in con-tracting transportation services.
Cost savings to Haslett or anyother district are unclear as yet,Cook said, other than they wouldvary depending on the district. Firmnotions of savings should be avail-able by late June.
Haslett is still looking to make$2.6 million in cuts to their 2011-12district budget, which Cook said ispredicated on the original $300 cutin the per-pupil student foundationallowance.
There is hope, however, that newsof a $429 million revenue surpluswill mean more moderate cuts inK-12 school funding.
It’s likely more will be known bythe time of the board’s next regularmeeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13.
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EAST LANSING – ‘Tisbetter to give than toreceive, some wise authoronce wrote.
A group of MichiganState University studentsin the Residential Collegeof Arts and Humanitieslearned that lesson manytimes over this semesterwhile participating in Dr.Donna Kaplowitz’s CivicEngagement and PublicEducation class.
Kaplowitz, a member ofthe East Lansing schoolboard, had her studentsvolunteered in classroomsthroughout the East Lan-sing Public Schools.
Once there, they devel-oped projects geared toboth their own talents andcommunity needs.
The class culminated
May 4 with a receptionat Snyder-Phillips Hall,during which the studentsawarded $4,500 in “Pay itForward” grants.
Grants went to theWhitehills Parent Council,the Edgewood VillageCommunity and the EastLansing High SchoolParent Council.
The Whitehills ParentCouncil will oversee fourdifferent projects – a fifth-grade technology projectat Whitehills; “Red CedarSings”, which will providea CD of student-song songsfrom around the world toeach family; library bookson diversity and culturalcompetence at Donley Ele-mentary, as well as fundstoward an anti-bullyingcomponent in the curricu-lum.
A group of Red Cedarstudents took part in the
ceremony, presenting sev-eral songs from differentnations.
Edgewood Villagereceived $900 towardestablishing a communitygarden and for literacymaterial, while the highschool got $150 for adiversity conference held
April 21 and the Black Stu-dent Union received $868to purchase seven digitalcameras that will be avail-able for use by studentsacross the district.
It was the first timestudents worked onphilanthropy in theclassroom, Kaplowitz told
the audience. “It was veryrewarding and verydifficult for students tochoose award recipients,”she added.
The students developedthe criteria to evaluate thegrants, devising a systemof assigning points to eachone.
Some of the criteriaincluded studentparticipation in writing thegrants; meeting the needsof a large population andaddressing specific areasof interest including, butnot limited to: diversity,achievement gap, collegeaccess, bullying andspecial education.
Junior arts andhumanities/art educationmajor Augusta Morrisonof Huntington Woodslearned from her timeat Glencairn Elementary.Morrison worked with the
orchestra teacher toestablish a Morning MusicClub, and was also ableto use her violin-playingability in the classroom.
“I was able to formrelationships with them,encourage them to playmusic, teach and learnwith them,” Morrison said.
Kaplowitz expressedpride in the relationshipsher students were able toforge in the East Lansingcommunity.
“They bring their ownpassions and skill sets, anddevelop extra-curricularprograms that our localschool systems can’tprovide for after a decadeof budget cuts,” she said.
“It never ceases toamaze me as my studentsdevelop leadership andcivic engagement skillsthat this experienceprovides.”
“They bring their own passions andskill sets, and develop extra-curricularprograms that our local school systems
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EAST LANSING – The cityhas a budget for fiscal year2012, one which quietlyacknowledges the continu-ing financial difficulties ofthe community and thestate as a whole.
City council memberspassed the budget at theirMay 17 meeting. The city’sfiscal year begins July 1.
The total general fundbudget is $34.4 million,approximately $2.1 millionhigher than in 2011.
Some of the increasecomes from $400,000 infacility repairs and thereinstatement of the city’shazardous sidewalk repairprogram.
Much of the rest comes
from additional capitalinvestment – replacementof or repairs to cars, com-puters and roofs.
City manager Ted Statonsaid he expects the city toreceive around $1.2 millionfrom the state in statutoryrevenue sharing.
A first installment of$400,000 is anticipatedaround July 3, with an addi-tional $500,000 sometimeafter Oct. 1, when the firstquarter of the state’s fiscalyear begins.
The total amount of rev-enue sharing is around aone-third cut from priorallocations, Staton noted,but it’s less of a decreasethan originally budgeted.
Among the highlights isa more than $36 milliondecrease in overall prop-erty values, from $981.5million to $945.3 million.
As a consequence, thetotal millage rate for 2012will be 20.5626 mills, upfrom 19.8 mills this year.
Staton noted in a memo
that the increase is themost the city could insti-tute under the Headlee roll-back limit without going tocity voters.
Despite the increase, thelowering of propertyvalues means about half ofhomeowners will not seean increase in their bills,according to an estimateby assessor David Lee.
Any increase would benominal, Staton said,because of declining prop-erty values.
Overall property valueswere flat from 2010 to 2011,while a decrease isexpected from 2011 to the2012 fiscal year.
The budget also includescuts in seven positions,including two each in policeand fire departments.
The cuts will comethrough attrition – retiringpersonnel will not bereplaced – and no layoffsare involved.
Six of the city’s eightemployee unions will be
open for negotiation on July1.
There is no cost of livingincrease in the 2012budget.
Despite continuing eco-nomic gloom, Staton seesmany positives for thecity.
While $554,905 of thefund balance will be usedto balance the budget, thecity will retain an 8.2 per-cent fund balance, meetinga minimum requirement.
There will be renewedinvestments in equipmentand capital repairs after 18months of going without,and no cuts to services areplanned.
How long city servicesremain at current levels isuncertain.
To help with that, Statonsaid he plans to propose thecreation of a citizen panelwhose purpose would bedetermining options wherecontrolling spending andreducing city services areconcerned.
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OKEMOS – When one doorcloses, another door opens,a wise person once said.
Noelle Palasty has foundher open door, as the formerWardcliff ElementarySchool principal will bereturning to a principal’sposition after a year away.
The opening was madepossible by the retirementof Bennett Woods Elemen-tary School principal JeriMifflin, who will be step-ping down at the end of theschool year.
“Bennett Woods is anexcellent school and I feelvery fortunate to be join-ing such an amazing groupof students, staff and par-ents,” Palasty said.
At their May 9 meeting,Okemos school board mem-bers approvedSuperintendent Dr. Cathe-rine Ash’s recommendationthat Palasty be Mifflin’s suc-cessor.
“First and foremost,Mrs. Palasty cares about
children,” Ash wrote in aletter to Bennett Woods par-ents. “She strives to ensurethat every child experi-ences social, emotional andacademic success.”
Palasty served as Ward-cliff principal for two yearsuntil the school closed inJune 2010. She has spentthe 2010-11 school year asa program specialist in thedistrict’s special educationdepartment, as the closingof Central School and Ward-cliff meant there were noopportunities for displacedprincipals in Okemos.
“The role of ProgramSpecialist provided me dis-trict responsibilities that Ibelieve afforded me valu-able insight and experiencethat will assist me as I moveback into the role of a prin-cipal. I have enjoyed mywork as a program special-ist,” Palasty said.
Before coming to Ward-cliff, Palasty taught spe-cial education for 11 years,including one year at Cor-nell Elementary School. Sheholds a master’s degree
in educational leadershipand an additional master ofarts degree in learning andbehavioral disorders.
“She has proven herselfas an exceptional leader atthe classroom, building anddistrict levels,” Ash notedin her letter.
Palasty will begin hernew position on July 1, andshe already has goals andhopes in mind.
“In addition to support-ing a high-quality educa-tion which includes a safe,nurturing and effectivelearning environment, myhighest priorities are build-ing relationships and learn-ing more about what makesBennett Woods such a greatschool,” she said in ane-mail.
“While there are manychallenges that lie ahead ineducation, I have missedbeing a principal and lookforward to the daily interac-tions with students as wellas supporting and witness-ing the amazing work ofteachers and support staffon the lives of children.”
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EAST LANSING — Capt. Tom Johnstone of the East Lan-sing Police Department retired May 13 following 27 yearsof dedicated service to the City of East Lansing.
It is his distinguished work withcrowd control during past Final Fourevents that has led Capt. Johnstone tothe next step in his law enforcementcareer.
He has been hired by a U.S. fed-eral government consulting firm totravel around the country and trainpolice officers in large crowd controltechniques.
Capt. Johnstone was hired on May7, 1984 and was promoted to sergeanton March 22, 1994.
He was later promoted to lieuten-ant on Sept. 15, 1998 and was promoted to captain on Sept.18, 2006.
In his current capacity, Capt. Johnstone has overseenELPD’s Patrol Division and Investigations/DetectiveBureau for almost five years.
He has also worked as a department instructor in theareas of firearms and civil disorder.
“We are sad to say farewell to Capt. Johnstone. In histenure with the city, he has earned the respect of thepublic, his co-workers and the larger law enforcementcommunity through his hard work, dedication and leader-ship,” said East Lansing Police Chief Juli Liebler.
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“There’s a lot of peoplein pain, and there’s a lot ofpeople stuck in bed becauseof their pain because theyhave to take … painkillers,”Brown said. “They aresitting in bed when theyprobably don’t have to.”
The Browns and theirpartners have seen successstories among theirpatients.
Many, he noted, havebeen referred by a familyphysician with concernsabout the toll aconventional painkiller istaking on a vital organ likethe liver.
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“He’s come a long waywith this condition. He sayshe couldn’t do what hedoes without medical mar-ijuana,” Brown said.
Neighbors and commu-nity leaders had their ini-tial suspicions, but thoseappear to have abated.
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“The fear has gone away,and they’re OK with usbeing here.”
The Herbal Center’sobjective, Brown said, iscarrying out the MMMAthe way it was intended.
“There’s no way you canwalk in here and purchasewithout showing us an ID.We have to see your driv-er’s license and your (med-ical marijuana) card,” hecontinued.
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“There’s a lot of people in pain,and there’s a lot of people stuck inbed because of their pain becausethey have to take … painkillers.They are sitting in bed when theyprobably don’t have to.”RICK BROWN licensed care-giver
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Apatron asked mewhy I never reviewaudiobooks. I
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I’ve been hooked onthem for years, beginningwith cassette tapes, thengraduating to CDs and nowdigital downloads. I alwayshave a book on CD in mycar, even for quick tripsaround town. It’s the bestmethod
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The number in paren-thesis indicates thenumber of items that cameup on a search of theirnames in the catalog.• Emily Janice Card (15): Ilistened to Card’s playful narra-tion of Kelly O’Connor McNees’historical fiction title “The LostSummer of Louisa May Alcott.”Recommended for “LittleWomen” fans.
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• Donada Peters (80): This Britis my personal favorite — I couldhappily listen to the womanread the back of a cereal box.Instead I listened to her impec-cable reading of “The Skeletonin the Closet” by M.C. Beaton.This stand-alone charmer is a raredeparture from Beaton’s popularRaisin & Macbeth mysteries.
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OKEMOS – There is an open seat onthe Okemos school board, and a famil-iar name is among the applicants.
Longtime board member andformer board president Ron Styka isone of three candidates who submit-ted letters of interest to fill a vacancyon the board. The spot opened upwith the departure of board secretaryAndrew Saultz, who moved out of thedistrict.
The other two applicants areAngela Wilson and Vincent Lyon-Callo.
Superintendent Dr. Catherine Ashsaid a board subcommittee met lastweek to review the applicants, anda special board meeting took placeMay 16 to review and discuss theapplicants.
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The district continues to look for atotal of $5 million in cuts, she added,and is counting on a $470 cut in per-pupil state funding until directed oth-erwise.
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EAST LANSING – The tax bill forthe properties in the proposed CityCenter II project has been paid.
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OKEMOS — Chris Farris and Peter Stuckey will eachreceive the Eagle Scout award in a Court of Honorceremony at Okemos Community Church.
The event will takeplace at 10:30 a.m. on June4,. The church is located at4734 Okemos Road.
To achieve the rankof Eagle Scout, a scoutmust demonstrate leader-ship and citizenship whileearning 21 merit badgesand completing a serviceproject for the benefit of a school, church or com-munity, all before age 18.
Farris, a senior at Okemos High School, is the son ofRick and Mary Farris of Okemos, and the grandson ofMike and Betty Nardo of Lansing.
Stuckey is also a senior at Okemos High School andwill attend Hope College in the fall.
He is the son of Jeffery V. Stuckey and Mary PatJaracz of Okemos. He is a second generation EagleScout. His father and uncle, Col. Richard M. Stuckey,USAF (Ret), as well as his brothers Sam and Tom, eachachieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Farris has been active in scouting since the secondgrade at Cornell Elementary School with Pack 125. Heearned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow ofLight.
Since joining Boy Scout Troop 64, chartered by theFirst Baptist Church of Okemos, Farris earned a totalof 29 merit badges and has held many leadership posi-tions in the troop.
Historical Village’s gardenAs a member of Troop 64, Chris completed his ser-
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His project involved landscaping for the newchapel in the village. In order to complete theproject, Chris worked with Meridian Township Parksand Recreation Department staff, the Township ParkCommission, Meridian Village Garden Club, andthe Friends of Meridian Historic Village Chapelconstruction committee.
The landscaping project involved historic research,planning and design of the project, solicitingcontributions from businesses, working with multiplecommunity groups for reviews and approvals andleading volunteers in the construction.
In all, 27 people contributed over 139 hours of workto complete planning and construction on the project.Chris solicited discounts and
Stuckey’s projectStuckey joined scouting as a Tiger Cub in Pack
125 and earned the Arrow of Light. He has been anactive member of Troop 64 since 2004 and has enjoyedseveral high adventure scouting trips including whitewater rafting in West Virginia, scuba diving inIslamorada, Fla., hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch inNew Mexico, sailing in the Bahamas and he is planninga return hiking trip to Philmont this summer.
Stuckey has earned 30 merit badges and is anOrder of the Arrow member. He served in severalleadership capacities, including den chief for webeloscouts at Cornell Elementary, Troop Guide, AssistantSenior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader.
For his Eagle project, Peter landscaped a large areabetween the sidewalk and the west side of ChippewaMiddle School near the main office entrance.
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Publicom Inc., an integrated mar-keting communications firm in EastLansing, has won five national cre-ative awards in the 28th Annual
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Matthew C. Wyman has joined thelaw firm of Fahey Schultz BurzychRhodes PLC in Okemos.
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EAST LANSING — Community members don’t needto look further than their backyards to enjoy non-stopentertainment this summer. The City of East Lansingis offering a summer packed full of free communityevents in downtown East Lansing. Visitwww.cityofeastlansing.com/ communityevents to finddetails on the entire community events program.
Summer Concert SeriesThe Summer Concert Series features live music in
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FRIDAY NIGHTS, 7-9 P.M.• June 10: Jen Sygit and Sam Corbin• June 24: Flamenco Empanao• July 8: Claudia Schmidt• July 15: Cloud Magic• July 22: Shout Sister Shout• July 29: Kathleen Bolthouse Band• Aug. 5: Fat Boy & Jive Turkey
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The following local students that have been named to the Dean’s List at Daven-port University: Jeff Doorn, Laura Lara and Lynn Margulies, all of East Lansing;Brett Davidson and Richard Foster, both of Haslett; Lisa Grffith, Lloyd Griffith, HudaKourani, Courtney Roth and Gwena Taylor, all of Okemos.
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HASLETT — Jacob RayWilliam Kastens, son ofJohn and Carmen Kastensof Haslett, Michigan hasachieved therank of EagleS c o u t ,according toCraig B.C a m p b e l l ,scoutmaster.
He will berecognizedat a Court ofHonor Sunday, May 22, at 7p.m. at St Luke’s LutheranChurch, 5589 Van Atta Road,Haslett.
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of Williamston in 2009 andhas earned a total of 23merit badges.
Jacob, 16, is a sophomoreat Haslett High School. Heis active in his communityand church and enjoys par-ticipating in cross countryand track and playing guitarin the St. Luke’s Youthband.
His Eagle Projectentailed fundraising, plan-ning and managing a proj-ect called “Keep ThemWarm Inside and Out.”
The project includedproviding food, blanketsand heaters for the home-less served by Christ Com-munity Soup Kitchen andinvolved 10 people workinga total of 94 hours.
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EAST LANSING — If youare a parent or grandpar-ent and a fan of PatriarchePark, the East LansingRotary wants to talk toyou.
The members of the clubare coordinating a majorcommunity project torevive the wooden playstructure in the park.
The play structure wasbuilt in 1995. The originalproject was also spear-headed by East LansingRotary.
The play structure isnow reaching the end of itsuseful life, and the Rotar-ians have taken on therevival of the play struc-ture as its signature projectto commemorate the Club’s50th anniversary.
Families with kids arebeing encouraged to partic-ipate in an Art Contest toRemember the Park.
It is easy to participate;in fact it might just be a
perfect rainy-day project.Kids are being asked to
remember with art whatthey like best about thepark; depict a game or roleplay that they like to playin the park; or draw afavorite feature of the parkstructure (castle, bridge,big chair, tire bridge, etc).
Kids are encouraged tomake their art project boldand colorful (crayons,markers, paint, collage, col-ored pencils). The finishedsize should be 8 ½ x 11.
Pancakes in ParkThe deadline for submis-
sion is Friday, June 3, votingfor the best project willhappen at the Annual Pan-cakes in the Park, sched-uled for Sunday, June 12 atthe pavilion at PatriarchePark, 1100 Alton Road.
The winning entry willreceive a $300 prize. Moredetails and an entry formare available at: www.rememberthepark.com .
Many parents and grand-parents have watched theirchildren enjoy many hoursof constructive play on thePatriarche Park play struc-ture. The structure was
designed by East Lansingchildren and is packed fullof features that provide richopportunities for imagina-tive role play and interac-tion, along with physicalchallenges.
The community isencouraged to attend Pan-cakes-in-the Park on June12 for a preview of theRemember the Park-Revivethe Park project.
Tickets for the pancakebreakfast are available topurchase from any EastLansing Rotarian or canbe purchased at the park.Those purchasing a ticketto Pancakes-in-the-Park areeligible to vote in the ArtContest to Remember thePark.
There are still sponsor-ship and volunteer oppor-tunities available for theRemember the Park proj-ect which is scheduled forSept. 15-18.
Families can also partici-pate by purchasing a picketfor the fence or a familypicnic sign.
The website includessign-up forms and contactinformation, www.rememberthepark.com
E.L. Rotary’s 50th anniversary goal to revive park
Members of the East Lansing Rotary Club have launched Remember the Park, a driveto renovate and renew the play structure at Patriarche Park. A children’s art contest isseeking submissions through Friday, June 3. Susan Schmidt, John Saltzgaber and KatieDonovan are among Rotarians heading up the “Remember the Park” project, set forSept. 15-18. DAWN PARKER|LCN
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EAST LANSING- Comingoff a memorable statechampionship season in2010, it is beginning tolook more and more asif Okemos’ girl’s lacrosseteam is poised for anotherdeep post-season run thisspring.
The Chieftains cruisedto a 17-7 victory overEast Lansing last Monday,improving their record to15-1, while remainingunbeaten in the state ofMichigan.
Sophomore Bobbie Hallled the Chieftains’ scoringattack with six goals andthree assists, while seniorJordan Luberto added fourgoals and four assists inthe victory.
“We’re hanging onto theball and keepingpossession of it- that’s thekey to be successful inlacrosse,” Okemos coachBill Prahler said. “Wewere able to get a big leadearly on and then just kindof cruised in from there.”
Okemos took an early13-3 lead in the first half,highlighted by outstandingplay on both the offensiveand defensive end.
Alex King scored threegoals and Nicki Tague hada game-high six assists forthe Chieftains.
Okemos goalies AlisonCrites and Katie Johnsonsplit time at the goalieposition. Johnson recorded10 saves, while Critesadded six stops in goal.
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the second half, matchingthe Chieftains four-secondhalf goals.
Lelia Syal led theTrojans with two goals,while Katrina Lothameradded a goal and a team-high four assists for EastLansing.
Goalie Kathryn Clearyrecorded 11 saves for theTrojans.
Okemos was scheduledto play Waverly/LansingCatholic/Grand Ledge thispast weekend, and thenwill prepare to defendtheir title as the stateplayoffs kick off thisweek.
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GRAND LEDGE - EastLansing sophomore ReneeHoekstra described her No.2 singles final match asbeing both “overwhelming”and “beyond exciting.”
After losing the first set,Hoekstra battled back anddefeated Emily Doster ofOkemos 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 in athree-set thriller.
That victory proved tobe one of the decidingmatches as East Lansingedged Okemos at the CAACBlue league tennis meet lastweek at Grand Ledge.
“She’s beaten me everytime we’ve played beforethis, so I really wanted thatone bad,” said Hoekstra,who fought off three sep-arate match points in thethird set.
“It was a great win forme and a great win for ourteam. Okemos is a really
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East Lansing andOkemos were neck-and-neck heading into the finalthree matches, but the Tro-jans won all three, givingthem a clean sweep in everysingles flight.
“To sweep singles likethat was a bit of a surprise,but the girls answered toany pressure they hadcoming into the meet,” EastLansing coach Lisa Semerlysaid. “We came in here feel-ing like we had to deliver,and we more than deliveredhere today.”
Junior Carynne Lloyd of
East Lansing defeatedOkemos junior Irene Ng atthe No. 1 singles flight, 6-4,6-3.
It marked the secondtime that Lloyd has defeatedNg in as many weeks.
“We’ve had a lot of closematches against each otherthis year, but this one prob-ably feels the best,” Lloydsaid. “I know that now thatI’m on top, I can’t get cockyand have to continue to keepthe same attitude.”
The Trojans finished themeet with a final team scoreof 53. Okemos took secondwith 48 points and Holtplaced third with 39.
On the doubles side, East
Lansing won the No. 1 and3 doubles flights, whileOkemos took the Nos. 2 and4 doubles championships.
The Chieftains’ No. 2doubles team of TanmayeeYenumula and RevenaMoore defeated Allie Bue-hler and Teresa Vasievich3-2 (2-6, 6-4, 6-3) in anotherthree-set thriller, which wasone of the top matches ofthe day.
East Lansing seniorsChristy Marx and EmilyBruening defeated MarieLazar and Samantha Fair-mont of Okemos at No. 1doubles, to remain unde-feated in league play thisseason.
“We did well in ourmatch, but really, everyoneon our team played out-standing today,” Marx said.“We just beat a lot of goodteams here, and that isgoing to give us a huge con-fidence boost heading intoregionals and states.”
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East Lansing girls capture CAAC tennis title
Carynne Lloyd of East Lansing defeated Okemos juniorIrene Ng at the No. 1 singles flight. DAVID OLDS
“It was a great win for me and a greatwin for our team. Okemos is a reallygood team, so we knew it could havegone either way today.”RENEE HOEKSTRA
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E. Lansing named to Diamond ClassicAfter jumping out to an impressive start to this year’s
baseball season, the East Lansing Trojans were selectedas one of 10 teams selected to take place in this year’sDean Shippey Diamond Classic.
East Lansing (15-9) will take on Portland St. Patrickin the opening round of tournament play. That game isscheduled for 5:30 p.m. on May 25 at Kircher/MunicipalPark.
Grand Ledge (23-1) and Owosso (17-3) top thisseason’s field, announced Tuesday, and received first-round byes. They will make their Classic debuts Fridayat Cooley Law School Stadium.The semifinals are June 6and the final June 8, all at Cooley.
Chieftains sweep double-headerOkemos senior T.J. George allowed just two runs as
Okemos defeated Jackson 10-2 in the first game of adouble header last Tuesday.
Senior Zach Hayward had a huge game at the plate,going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run and six RBI’s.
Bailey Magsig and Blake Ellsworth each added twohits, and Dan Emmerich hit a home run in the victory.
In game two, Magsig went 4-for-4 with a double,triple and 5 RBI, leading Okemos to a 13-3 win.
Emmerich and Brad Dotterer each added two hits andtwo RBI’s for the Chieftains (10-10, 4-6).
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East Lansing junior Nate Averill picked up the win onthe mound as East Lansing cruised to a 13-3 win over St.Johns in game one of a double header on last Monday.
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HAVANESE: BLACK-BLACKAND White -Chocolate andwhite, AKC Registered,Beautiful coat and mark-ings, Champion lines, Ex-perienced breeder, Healthguaranteed, parents onsite, vet checked, Cham-pion Sired. Well socialized$1,200. (517)327-8202( 5 1 7 ) 2 3 0 - 1 6 3 [email protected]
JACK RUSSELL SHIH TZUPUPPIES $50. Call 517-589-9403.
KITS/CATS, RESCUED; ALLages; some declawed;www.trinityacresrescue.petfinder.com; includesneuter/basic medical $45-$135. (517)410-0074
KITTENS - Litter trained, 6-8wks., black, yellow & torte.$10. 517-626-6071.
LAB PUPPIES YELLOW, firstshots, wormed. $250. 517-404-1028.
LAB PUPS AKC, fox red,hips, elbows OFA, eyes areCERF, champion blood-lines, 2 females $850; 2males $750. Ready in June.Taking deposits now.Wormed, dews removed,1st shots, microchipped.Call Joan 517-231-1812.
LHASA APSO BLONDE Apri-cot, 10 weeks, AKC Regis-tered, Beautiful coat andmarkings, Experiencedbreeder, Good with chil-dren, Health guaranteed,loveable, parents on site,pure bred, shots, vetchecked, wormed, Litteredtrained 90% $400-$350.( 5 1 7 ) 4 2 5 - 2 7 0 [email protected]
MALTESE PUPPIESAKC registered, shots,males $500 & females,$750. 517-749-0255.
MORKIE PUPPIESMALTESE/YORKIE cross. 2males, non shedding. 1stshots, dewormed, readynow. $375. 989 291-3989
MULTIPOO PUPPIES - 8wks. Hypoallergenic, 4lbsgrown. $350.00 (517)589-5768 or (517)488-2248
PEKINESE/SHIH-TZUCROSS PUPS Adorable,
loving sweeties. $300-$350.www.puppy-parlor.com
517-861-7086/517-404-3045
PITBULL, 1 YEAR old male,housebroke, friendly. $100.Blua color. 517 614-0740.
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PUGGLE PUPPIES7 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, $250. 989-427-3205.
RAT TERRIER PUPS UKC$200. Also, 4 yr old male,outdoor dog $50. All goodwith kids. (989)640-5038
ROTTWEILER AKC MALEPUPPY, big, bold beauty.Call 517-663-1657.
ROTTWEILER PUPS CHAM-PION LINES Health guar.,shots, wormed. 5 mos.$475-$575. 517-596-3215.
SHELTIE PUPS AKC CopperBar lines, shots, wormed,wonderful personality &confirmation, pets $500-$650. 989-725-6885.
SHIH TZU PUPPY female, 12wks. Purebred. Shots,wormed. $300 Ready fornew homes. (517)896-5158
SHIH-TZU PUPSToy size, non shed, shots,wormed, home raised.$250-$300. 517-669-9418
SIAMESE/HIMALAYAN KIT-TENS, Blue point, 8 wks.$150. 989-773-1757.
ST. BERNARD PUPS AKC,dewclaws, shots, wormed,microchipped, $500. Call989-252-6970.
TERRIER PUPS - 1st shots,wormed. Great personali-ties! No Sunday calls. 989-584-6192.
TOY POODLE PUP CKC1 Apricot male. Shots,wormed. Have parents.$200. 517-223-3819.
WESTHIGHLAND TERRI -ERS 2 males, $500 mother& father on site. 1st shot &dewormed family raised.989-224-8138
YORKIE PUPS $500 ToysizeYorkie-Poos & Shorkies$350/up NoShed ShotsRaised w/kids 989.225.1367
YORKSHIRE, small, AKCregistered, available 6/13,house raised, shots $625-$725 517-669-2033
ALFALFA GRASS-EXCELLENTHay $3 & up. Can deliver.
517-641-6034
HAY FOR SALE 1st cutting$2.50; 2nd cutting, $3.50;Round bales $15. 517-543-1047.
HAY FOR SALE$2/bale.
N. of St Johns.Call 989-847-2331
THINNING GARDEN Numer-ous perrenial flowers &shrubbery. Save 90% someare free! 517-622-2866.
44’’ ZERO TURN Simplicitymower. 187 hours of use.Immaculate cond. $2000.517-623-6631
SPLIT HARDWOOD$50/ Face cord, 95 for 2face cord. You pick up. De-livery extra. 517-589-0257
MICHIGAN ANTIQUE FES-TIVAL Midland, Michigan.June 4-5 Midland CountyFairgrounds. Over 1,000Dealers. 80 Acres of treas-ures and memories. 989-687-9001, 6905 Eastman,Midland, MI 48642,miantiquefestival.com
HEAVY DUTY PALLET Racks& Forklift for sale. Largeqty. of pallet racks. 36"uprights in variousheights. 8’ beams 4" & 5".Forklift 3000# capacity.Available locally. Call Tomat 517-694-4200 or Ted at269-925-0629 for more in-formation. [email protected]
HP NC6400 LAPTOPS IntelDual Core 2GHz 2GB 80GBDVDRW Wi-fI WIN XP ProWidescreen FREE AntivirusOffice $225 517.614.8880
A AMISH LOG HEADBOARDAND Queen Pillow TopMattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for$275. 989-923-1278.
A BED QUEEN PILLOWTOPmattress set, new in plas-tic, $200. Call 517-410-4921.Can deliver.
ARMOIRE WALNUT 6 draw-er, triple dresser, mirror.$375 (517)372-6355
A TEMPERPADIC/STYLEMEMORY FOAM MAT-TRESS SET Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV,with warranty. Cost$1,800, Sell $695. Can De-liver 989-832-2401.
LG. TRUSSEL TABLE w/2leaves & 6 arm chairs; 1roll top desk; lg. computercabinet; davenport; 2 arm-chairs. All in good cond.For details: 517-627-7155
"THIS END UP", CLASSICwhite pine, twin bunk bedsuite. Incl. 5 drawer dress-er & 2 cubbie shelves, mat-tresses & bunkie boards.$1,500. 517-676-9789.
BACKYARD SHEDS & MORE989-834-2028www.bcbarns.com
WINDOW AIR CONDITION-ER 12,600 BTU w/remote,reg 110, $150. Small Flatscreen tv $45. 517-543-2105
POLE BARNS MICHIGAN’SLargest Pole Barn Compa-ny (Built Best Barns) BestQuality, Best Service, BestPrice. This Week’s SpecialsErected 24’x32’x10’-$6995.00 30’x40’x10’-$8995.00 30’x48’x12’-$12,495.00 60’x120’x14’-$ 5 5 , 9 6 5 . 0 0Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591 MM
COMPLETE MATERIALPOLE BUILDING Package2 4 ’ x 3 2 ’ x 8 ’ - $ 3 8 9 9 . 0 03 0 ’ x 4 0 ’ x 1 0 ’ - $ 5 7 9 9 . 0 032’x48’x10’-$6999.00 Steelroof, doors included, othersizes availablewww.standalelumber.comCall Standale Post FrameBuildings Toll Free 1-800-968-8201MM
BUILDING MATERIALSFOR SALE: Metal Roofingand Siding. Buy Factory Di-rect and Save. NO MiddleMan. Lifetime Warranty$2.27, 45 yr. $2.12, 30 yr.$1.92. Site Delivery. Call260-585-4794MM
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGSFree Estimates. Licensedand Insured. 2x6 Trusses.45 Year Warranty,Galvalume Steel—19 Col-ors. Since 1976 #1 in Mich-igan. Call Today 1-800-292-0679 MM
HUSKY METAL ROOFSStanding Seam. MetalShingles/Slate. All inStock. Energy Star Quali-fied. $1000 Tax Rebate.Largest Inventory in Michi-gan. Company Installers.Free Estimates. Since1975! 800-380-2379. MM
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINEfrom Home. *Medical,*Business, *Paralegal,*Accounting, *CriminalJustice. Job placement as-sistance. Computer availa-ble. Financial Aid if quali-fied. Call 877-895-1828www.CenturaOnline.comMM
WANTED: UNWANTEDappliances, air condition-ers, cars, trucks, vans,farm machinery, lawnmowers, campers, hotwater tanks, aluminum orsteel boats, aluminum win-dows or doors, aluminumtoppers, any types of alu-minum or steel siding,4 wheelers, go carts, trail-ers, batteries.
All picked up for Free.Call 517-628-2818
ALTO SAX-YAMAHA YAS23Excellent condition, lots ofextras. Great for student!$450/best. 269-569-5383.
GERMAN LUGER WWIIDad’s gun. Complete set,never separated. Holster,2 clips, key, history, ser-vice manual, germanflag. All perfect shape.Certificate of customs de-claration, Sept. 21st,1945. # on barrel 1940#Toggle-joint 42, $5000firm. 517-281-5234
SMITH & WESSONYoung American SafetyHammer. 32 S&W CTGE,1920’s woman’s purse gun,1 1/2’’ long barrel, chromew/black handles, $500.Permit required. 517-281-5234.
A AARDVARK ANTIQUERpaying cash for guns,
jewlery, furniture, art &unusual & bizarre items.
517-819-8700
CASH FOR ANTIQUE furn.,toys, slot machines,clocks, jewelry, sterlingsilver, old coins, artwork,etc. 517-202-2570.
CASH FOR GUNS , Art, Anti-ques, Jewelry, musical in-struments, Valuables. Call517-204-2004/517-663-3931
CASH PAID Diabetic teststrips. Area’s original, old-est buyer. Friendly & fair.517-505-2726, 888-639-6179
CASH PAIDUp to $20 per 100.Call 517-292-0991
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WANTED ATV’S BUYINGused abused ATV’S GolfCarts Motorcycles andMore call:517-605-7621 $0-1000
WANTED: PRO-FORM 730 orlarger treadmill ALSO Spe-cialized Expedition 20" bi-cycle. 517-647-6860
NEW & USED windows &doors. All sizes, vinal sid-ing, Make offer, low prices.517-204-4949.
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS-FREE ESTIMATES-Licensedand insured-2x6 Trusses-45 Year WarrantyGalvalume Steel-19 Colors-Since 1976-#1 in Michigan-Call Today 1-800-292-0679.MC
CHEVELLE /LAGUNA 1973-1977 front clip, doors, ex-tras, take all $1000 obo517-589-5666
AIRLINES ARE HIRING—Train for high paying Avia-tion Career. FAA approvedprogram. Financial aid ifqualified—Job placementassistance. Call AviationInstitute of Maintenance877-891-2281. MM
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MEDICAL MANAGEMENTCAREERS start here-Getconnected online. Attendcollege on your own time.Job placement assistance.Computer available. Finan-cial Aid if qualified. Call8 0 0 - 4 8 1 - 9 4 0 9www.CenturaOnline.com.MC
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING -Train for high paying Avia-tion Career. FAA approvedprogram. Financial aid ifqualified - Job placementassistance. Call AviationInstitute of Maintenance(877) 891-2281. MC
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FOREMEN TO LEAD UTILITYFIELD CREWS. Outdoorphysical work, many posi-tions, paid training,$17/hr. plus weekly per-formance bonuses afterpromotion, living allow-ance when traveling, com-pany truck and benefits.Must have strong leader-ship skills, good drivinghistory, and able to travelin Michigan and nearbyStates. Email resume [email protected] apply online atwww.OsmoseUtilities.com.EOE M/F/D/V MC
POSITION AVAILABLE formobile home propertymanager in Michigan.Must have a minimum of2+ years property man-agement experience, mustbe able to relocate, re-quired to live on site incompany provided hous-ing; base salary + bonuspackage, benefits after 90-days. Email resume [email protected] BOX LA or faxto 574-389-7205.
DENTAL ASSISTANTSMICHIGAN CommunityDental Clinics has a part-time with benefits DentalAssistant position in Char-lotte. If you are a positiveself-starter with greatpeople skills who wouldlike to be part of a teamthat delivers excellentcare, we would like to talkto you. Please visit us atwww.midental.org for anapplication and return it [email protected] or faxto 231-437-4772 or mail toOne Water Street, Suite200, Boyne City, MI 49712.Please specify the locationas Charlotte on your appli-cation. MCDC is an EOE.
DENTAL ASSISTANTSMICHIGAN CommunityDental Clinics has a part-time with benefits DentalAssistant position in Char-lotte. If you are a positiveself-starter with greatpeople skills who wouldlike to be part of a teamthat delivers excellentcare, we would like to talkto you. Please visit us atwww.midental.org for anapplication and return it [email protected] or faxto 231-437-4772 or mail toOne Water Street, Suite200, Boyne City, MI 49712.Please specify the locationas Charlotte on your appli-cation. MCDC is an EOE.
EARN UP TO $2.00/MILESAVE UP TO 32CENTS/GALLON with ourFuel Discount Network!Small Fleet Owners orOwner Operators neededfor OTR Flatbed. 866-970-2778. MC
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LANSING STATEJOURNAL
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The Lansing State Jour-nal is accepting applica-tions for an establishedCity route in theEast Lan-sing City area. The deliv-ery times average only 11/2 hours daily and 2hours Sunday betweenthe hours of 3:00 am and7:00 am. You must live inthe East Lansing area. Ifyou would like more infor-mation, please contact.Shawn Withers at 517-377-1045 or [email protected]
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1427 EASTBURY - GrandLedge schools, Delta Twp.tax rate. 3 bdrm., 2 bath,1492 sq. ft. ranch.Brick/vinyl ext. FP, deck &all appliances. 2000 build.$146K. 517-648-4189
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LAKEFRONT - 3 bdrm. homeon Jordan Lake. 1.5 baths,2.5 car attached garage. 4seasons enclosed deck.Large lot, sandy beach.$249K. 616-374-1667
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LANSING - 2306 Belaire.Beautiful 4 bdrm., 2.5 bathbrick ranch. Walkout fin.bsmnt. 2 car garage. 2 fire-places, central air, appli-ances, new roof coming!$104,900/best. Call 517-321-8658
ST. JOHNS NICE RANCHHOUSE on quiet dead endstreet, new carpet, newwindows, 1/2 acre lot, 3bed, 2 bath, partial finish-ed basement, For sale byowner 517-282-9823
OPEN HOUSE LAKEFRONTLake Odessa, 3 bedroom, 2bath, 1520 Virginia Street,Sat May 21, 1-3 and SunMay 22 1-3. 517-204-2081.
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LESABRE CUSTOM 1998 $2,9006 cyl, Pwr Seats, Lthr, 160000mi., Gray
989-224-8730
CADILLAC STS, 2007 $16,90066K mi., V6, charcoal ext. AWD, auto. New tiresExcellent condition 517-332-0507
CADILLAC DEVILLE 1997172,750 MI, 4 Door, good condition, D’Elegance
EQUINOX LT, 2005 $6450/TRADE156K mi. most hwy. AWD, cloth interior.Good condition. 989-620-5707
CAMARO SS 2002 $16,9008 cyl, Leather, 79600mi., Black, 6 speed, CONVERT
517-599-5386
2005 IMPALA LS $7995Sharp, clean, CD, loaded! Warranty available.Mint City 989-640-1899
AVEO, LT 2010 $11,9002,500 mi., Manual trans, red w/charcoal int., cruise.Excellent condition 517-676-9340
CONCORD, 1993 $270068K mi.Excellent condition. 517-927-5933
FALCON 1963 $6,5006cyl, 63k mi., White, 3 in-the-tree, runs grt, restrd
517-706-7311
F-350 DRW, 2000 $18,50050K mi. Crew cab, 7.3L diesel. Loaded. Banks brake.Excellent condition. 517-420-4959
JIMMY 4X4, 1996 $2,500140K orig. mi., newer tires, well maint. & clean int.Good condition. 517-898-4241
HONDA ELEMENT EX 2003 $8,990/OBO4WD, Auto, CD, Sunroof, 110500mi, Pampered
517-896-9897
SONATA LIMITED 2009 $16,4604cyl, 32mpg hwy, Blue Lthr, AM/FM/XM/CD, 49k mi.
517-347-1003
TRIBUTE, 2005 $10,00068K mi. AWD, all power, new tires.Excellent condition. 517-894-1837
SL-CLASS 380SL 1983 $7,500/OBO!!PW, AC, PS, Convertible, 110630mi, Silver
517-214-6848
HANDICAP VANSUSED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299
ALERO GL 2000 $5,000/OBO6 cyl, cd changer, 86000mi., White
517-394-4424
2004 GRAND PRIX GT $7495Loaded, leather, sunroof, 92K mi. Warranty avail.Mint City 989-640-1899
ION 2 2006 $10,000/OBO4 cyl, Sunroof, 103500mi., Gray
517-819-4556
ION 1 2004 $4555/OBO115k, one family owned, drives great, no rust
517-883-3240
GMC ENVOY SLT 2007 $18,300Loaded, 4-Wheel, Lthr, 42000mi., Black
517-282-7323
SIERRA XFE 2009 $23,000/OBOExt. cab, 66K mi., 6 sp auto, Blue metallic
517-231-4590
HANDICAP VANSUSED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299
CAR DON’T WORKOr is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will payyou Cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098
VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ALIVETop $$ paid, Free towing. Same day pickup.7 Days. 517-487-8704
CARS & TRUCKS WANTEDPaying cash. 7 days a week.
269-838-5895
CAR DON’T WORKOr is crashed! Tired of spending money? Will payyou cash Today & tow away free! Call 517-505-2098
BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTEDJunk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid .
517-372-9737
WE PAY TOP DOLLARfor used cars, trucks & vans. Will beat any offer.Free towing. 517-482-2260
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WE BUY JUNK CARSPickup 7 days a week
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BEAUTIFUL CLEARED LOT 21/2 acres, 174’ lakefrontproperty. W. of St. Ignace.With buildings, good well& septic. Will sell for 50%or less than appraised val-ue. 906-430-1074 or 1-800-448-6285.
DIMONDALE 2.1 A C R E SPRICE REDUCED. 9 mins.from Lansing & 7 mins.from GM Delta Plant. Pri-vate, trees, wild life. Con-ventional perk. Land Con-tract. 517-645-7476 or 517-712-1372.
8 ACRE WOODED LOT atend of private street, W. ofLansing. Near St. JosephHwy. & Broadbent Rd. Un-derground utils. $70,000.Buyer must extend PineRidge Dr. & join neighbor-hood assoc. 517-627-7972.
MASON/DANSVILLE COUN-TRY LOTS 3.3 acres inscenic area. Potentialwalk-outs. Great countryliving, yet close to towns &expressway. Columbia &Hanna Rds. 517-525-1131.
WOODED LOTS FOR SALEHigh, dry, natural gas,perked, paved road. RedBud Dr. Haslett area.$29,900. 517-339-0524.
50 ACRES HUNTING PROP-ERTY for sale. Westbranch,MI area. NW of Hwy 33 &55. 989-345-1508.
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1100 Sunview Dr.989-224-8919 EHO
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Move in for $199 whenyou sign a 12 mo. lease!Forest View Apts, Haslett* Cozy 1 bdrm apts $560* PET WELCOME* Single level bldg w/ pri-vate entries* Washer/Dryer hook upsin utility room* Vaulted ceiling in livingroom* Storage access* Lovely wooded setting* Close to everythingExpires June 15, 2011
Call today for info and tour!517-803-2648
Conditions apply.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIANNOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD
MINUTES
On May 18, 2011 the following minutes of the proceedings of the Meri-dian Township Board were sent for posting in the following locations:Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith CourtHope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 SchoolHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave.and the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us.
May 5, 2011 Regular Meeting
SUSAN McGILLICUDDY MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMCSUPERVISOR TOWNSHIP CLERK
TC-923922 5/22/11
COME EXPERIENCELiving at Lansing Manor
"A Quiet and CaringSenior Community"
Located directly behindthe Lansing Mall,
Lansing Manor offers1 Bedroom residencesfor Persons 62 years ofage or disabled. Rentsare income based Pets
are welcome. Call todayfor your personal tour
of this lovely communi-ty. 517.321.5058
TTY (800) 662-1220Lansing Manor does not
Discriminate on thebasis of
∫ Disability
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MASON -2 & 3 bdrm. fireplace,central air, washer/dryer. From $750.
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"0" sec. deposit
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conditions apply
SOUTHEAST LANSING 3bdrm., 2 baths, loft, bsmt.,air, deck, quiet neighbor-hood. No pets. $765 + de-posit. 517-393-8970 Tim.
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HOLTNice 2 bdrm. duplex
Nice yard. Central air, $595& 575 water & sewer in-cluded. 517-694-1899.
OKEMOS SCHOOLS/ MA-SON Minutes from MSU. 2bdrm., 1.5 bath, complete-ly remodeled, on 2 acres.Att’d 1 car garage. 1685Stillman. $775+ util. Sec-tion 8 welcome. For more -info. 517-930-1575
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LANSING-1629 N. GENESEE3 bdrm. home in nice WestSide neighborhood, 2 cargarage, new paint & car-pet. Full bsmnt., fencedyard. Close to St. Law-rence & downtown. $850+util. Call Soji: 517-230-0728
HOMES FORRENT!
3 bed/ 2 bath homes.Over 1200 Sq. Ft.
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All Credit Considered!NO APPLICATION FEESReduced sec. deposit
Contact us today!Inventory Limited!
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LANSING - 2&3 bdrm hous-es, 2 bdrm duplexes. $600-$850. Local owner cell 989-550-1181.
MASON A GREAT PLACE TOLI VE . 223 W. Cherry. 2bdrm ranch, quiet, C/A,bsmt., deck, yard care. Nopets. $675mo. 517-676-5666
LANSING-3104 MILDREDST., Newly remodeled in& out, 2 BR, 1 ba in nice N.Lansing neighborhood,fenced in backyard. $600mo. + utils. 517-930-0627
PLEASANT LAKE- LG 3 bdrm1 full, 2 ½ ba., central air,2 car att. garage. Lake ac-cess w/ dock. $950/mo.+517-676-3185
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2008 YAMAHA TTR125.Electric Start. Excellentcondition. Less than 10hours. Garage stored. Sonno longer rides. $1350(517)675-5108 (517)214-5686 [email protected]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200SPORTSTER 2009 less than4k miles, windshield,crashbar, lots of chrome,wt & silver $8000 (517)371-3991
HARLEY SPORTSTER, ’96883/1200 XL, Low mi., newtires incl. accessories.$5,000/best. 517-712-3274
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1998 COLEMAN 12’ POP-UP.King beds, slide-out di-nette. Excellent cond.$3200/best. 517-323-7527
2002 JAYCO EAGLE 27’Slideout, excellentcondition, access. incld.$10,000. 517-699-8006
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By David MorganSTAFF WRITER
Been following the gold and silvermarket lately? Well if you have ajewelry box, a lock box full of goldor a coffee can full of old coins, youshould be, according to Ohio ValleyRefinery spokesperson John Miller.“The gold and silver markets have notbeen this strong for over 30 years”said Miller. Typically when the U.S.dollar is weak and the economy isflat, gold and silver markets soar.“That’s good news if you are sittingon a few gold necklaces or an oldclass ring” says Miller.
Starting Tuesday at 9am andevery day this week throughSaturday, the Ohio Valley Refineryis setting up a satellite refineryright here in Brighton at theHoliday Inn Expres. During their5 day stay, anyone can bring gold,silver or platinum items and turn themin for immediate payment, explainsJohn Miller. “Just about everybodyhas some amount of gold or silverjust lying around collecting dustand this week anybody can selltheirs direct to our refinery. Typicallyselling direct to a refinery is reservedfor larger wholesale customers likejewelry stores, pawn shops andlaboratories” says Miller. “We arechanging how business is done,” heexplains “we want to do businesswith everybody so we took ourbusiness to the streets”. “Our teamsvisit various cities around the countryhosting 5 day events and allowingthe general public to take advantageof our services. “The turnout has beenoverwhelming” says Miller. “Usuallyeach day is busier than the previousday. It seems once people come tous and sell something, they are soamazed what an old ring or goldcoin is worth, they go home and startdigging around for more and tellingrelatives, friends and neighbors. It’slike a feeding frenzy by the third day.People line up with everything fromgold jewelry to sterling silver flatwaresets to old coins. I think during this
bad economy everybody can useextra money, but most people saythey are taking advantage of sellingdirect to our refinery because of thehigher prices we pay”.
During this special event, anyoneis welcome to bring all types of gold,silver and platinum to the refineryand turn it in for instant payment. Thetypes of items they will accept includeall gold jewelry, gold coins, goldounces, dental gold, old coins madebefore 1965 including silver dollars,halves, quarters and dimes, anythingmarked “sterling” including flatwaresets, tea pots, silver bars, silverounces and all industrial preciousmetals.
What should you expect if you goto the event to sell your gold and/orsilver? Just gather up all gold, silverand platinum in any form. If you arenot sure if it’s gold or silver, bring it inand they will test it for free. When youarrive at the event you will be asked tofill out a simple registration card andwill be issued a number. Seating willbe available. When your number iscalled you will be escorted to a tablewhere your items will be examined,tested and sorted. This only takes afew minutes, using their expertise and
specialized equipment. Items will becounted and/or weighed. The valueof the items will be determined basedon up to the minute market prices. Livefeeds will be available at the eventdisplaying current market prices of allprecious metals. If you choose to sellyour items, they will be bagged andtagged and you will be escorted tothe cashier to collect your payment.Waiting time to sell your items mayrange from just a few minutes to 1hour, so bring something to read.If you are the owner of a jewelry
store, pawn shop, dentist office ora dealer you are encouraged tocall ahead to make an appointmentwith the smelt master to discuss theirspecial dealer programs. They canbe reached during Refinery hours at(217) 787-7767.
Ohio Valley Refinery will openfor business Tuesday from 9am–6pm. The event continues every daythrough Saturday. No appointment isneeded for the general public.
WHO: Ohio Valley RefineryReclamation Drive
WHAT: Open to the public to selltheir gold and silver
WHEN: May 24th - 28th
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express8285 Movie DriveBrighton, MI 48116Directions: 810.225.4300
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