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Pattengill Middle School students now have theopportunity to learn the most widely spokenlanguage in the world.
The first week of Mandarin Chinese classes for themiddle school students began Jan. 24 as the next stepin creating a pre-K through 12th grade Mandarin Chineseprogram in the Lansing School District.
Students are slowly picking up on the language’s tone,characters and words, teacher Fan Yang said.
“Most of the students are beginners,” said Yang, whoarrived in the U.S. from China for the first time lastweek. “Chinese is a completely different language andit’s always hard to learn in the first few weeks.”
Yang teaches six Chinese classes, each with between23 and 27 students, he said.
The district currently also offers a Chinese immersionprogram at Post Oak Elementary School, and will ex-pand classes through 12th grade in the next few years,officials said.
Eighth-grader De’ja Cooper, 13, took French last yearbut said she wanted to try something different and planson visiting China when she’s older.
“It’s fun,” she said. “(Learning Chinese) will give mesomething for my future.”
Officials hope the Chinese curriculum will help landthe students scholarships, jobs and other opportunities
Chinese captivationBy LAURA [email protected]
First steps to a larger world: Students in the Chinese immersion program at Lansing’s Pattengill MiddleSchool watch a video in class recently.
Photograph by Greg DeRuiter
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Nearly $1 in every $5 inthe city of Lansing’s generalfund budget does not go topolice services, or fire pro-tection, or snow removal, orany other daily city service.
Rather, $21 million of thecity’s $108 million generalfund — 19.4 percent —was spent on retiree pen-sions and health benefits inthe last budget year.
And if current projectionsand policies hold, the citymay need as much as $50million in general fund mon-ey to cover those commit-ments by 2019.
Lansing is not alone inconfronting daunting finan-cial trends on retirees. Faraway from Michigan or theRust Belt, Pasadena, Calif.,recently announced a seriesof management layoffs in itscity government to compen-sate for an unexpected $13million increase in its pen-sion costs, reported the Pas-adena Star-News. North ofthere, the city of Vallejo, Ca-lif., filed for municipal bank-ruptcy in 2008 in large partto get its employee unions
to bargain on retiree obliga-tions.
The good news is Lan-sing’s two major pensionfunds — for police/fire em-ployees and for general em-ployees — have assets aboveor near the federally recom-mended target percentage.
And the city has madeinroads on setting moneyaside to cover retiree healthcare, a cost long handled ona pay-as-you-go basis.
Revenue droppingBut with tax revenue
dropping, retiree commit-ments could force cityleaders into making once un-thinkable reductions in ser-vices.
Just five years ago, thecity had about 1,220 jobs.As of Jan. 11, the total wasdown to 929.
And city Finance Direc-tor Jerry Ambrose says thecity will employ even fewerpeople to address a fiscal2012 budget deficit of atleast $15 million.
“You can’t blame cities,they just got caught (in thestock market crunch),” said
City’s pensioncosts continuesteep increaseBy DEREK [email protected]
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Gov. Rick Snyder’s callfor community partnershipswill drive Lansing MayorVirg Bernero’s new blueribbon panel that will becharged with “reinventing”local government withshared regional servicesand better-managed servic-es.
Bernero, whoannounced the soon-to-be-formed panel during hisState of the City addresslast week, noted the gov-ernor’s recent pronounce-ments that he would offerstate revenue-sharing incen-tives for those communitiesmerging services and man-aging services effectively.
“That is how we’re goingto be judged,” Bernero said.“The governor was clear onthat.”
Michigan State Universi-ty and Public Sector Consul-tants, a local public policyfirm, will lead the panel ofregional leaders represent-ing the public and privatesectors.
“We were happy to dothis as a community ser-vice,” said Jeff Williams,chief executive officer forPublic Sector Consultants.
A lot will hinge, he add-ed, on Snyder’s expected re-lease in mid-February of astate budget with a project-ed $1.8 billion shortfall.
For now, Williams awaitsnotice from Bernero aboutwho will sit on the paneland how soon members willmeet.
Randy Hannan, the may-or’s deputy chief of staff,said Bernero could selectpanel members in the nextfew weeks. The panel mostlikely will consist of rep-resentatives from privatebusinesses, regional unitsof government and localeducational institutions, hesaid.
“The number is not pre-determined,” Hannan saidin an e-mail. “We’ll see howthe pieces of the puzzlecome together.”
The mayor already has
provided some examples ofpotential work that couldbenefit from regional co-operation: an “aerotropolis”with a cluster of business-es around the Capital Re-gion International Airport,involving DeWitt Townshipand the city of Lansing; andthe city’s work with LansingTownship to develop for-mer General Motors sitesalong the Saginaw Streetcorridor.
Bernero also mentionedthe new Ingham County 911dispatch center — relyingon cooperation among thecounty, city and East Lan-sing — that has taken a de-cade of work. Constructionis scheduled to start thisyear, and the facility mightstart operating in spring2012, said John Neilsen, In-gham County’s deputy con-troller.
With money matters, “wedon’t have 10 years,” Berne-ro said. “The governor wasclear on that.”
Other municipalities arelooking forward to theendeavor that may rein-vigorate the oft-mentionedregionalism mission of lo-cal leaders.
“I’m interested to see
Partnerships agoal for regionBy SUSAN [email protected]
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What’s next• Lansing Mayor VirgBernero’s new blueribbon panel will becharged with“reinventing” localgovernment withshared regionalservices and better-managed services,according to cityofficials.
• Officials said Bernerocould select panelmembers in the nextfew weeks. The panelmost likely will consistof representatives fromprivate businesses,regional units ofgovernment and localeducational institutions.
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in the future. “There are more people in theworld who speak Chinese than English,”said Nancy Romig, senior project directorat Michigan State’s Confucius Institute andprincipal at Lansing’s Mt. Hope ElementarySchool.
Romig is helping to implement the fed-eral grant-funded Chinese program in Lan-sing schools.
“In terms of national security and jobsthere’s a high demand for individuals flu-ent in Chinese,” she said. “I think LansingSchool District, in taking on this initiative,is a step ahead of a lot of other districts.”
Spanish immersionThe district also offers a Spanish lan-
guage immersion program at Averill Ele-mentary School.
Other language classes are available butnot as an immersion program. In Chineseimmersion programs students learn sub-jects in the language for half of each schoolday.
Three levels of Chinese language classeswill be available in all grade levels, includ-ing at Lansing’s Eastern High School, in thenext few years, Romig said.
Additional nonlanguage classes will beoffered in Chinese for students in the im-mersion program, she said.
The expansion of Chinese languageclasses throughout the grade levels is fund-ed by a $1.45 million federal Foreign Lan-guage Assistance Program, or FLAP, grantadministered over five years.
The grant also will help expand Japaneseclasses, Romig said. The Chinese immer-sion program that currently runs throughthird grade at Oak Park elementary wasfunded by a separate $801,000 FLAP grant,
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Lansing’s Pattengill Magnet MiddleSchool teacher Fan Yang uses aprojector to teach Mandarin Chinesein the Chinese immersion program thatbegan this week.
Photograph by Greg DeRuiter
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ART GALLERIES“In Search of GoodCoprolite”, Lansing Art Gallery,119 N. Washington Square, Lansing,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays throughFridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays andfirst Sunday of themonth, Jan.11 throughMarch 11. Works bysculptor Mark Chatterley. Info:374-6400, ."
ART OPENINGSFirst Sunday GalleryWalk,Haze Art Gallery, 306 E. Grand RiverAve., Lansing, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6. Withfeatured artists Larry Albert andRebecca Stimson. Info: 372-4293,www.hazeartgallery.biz."
CALL FORBackpack drive, LansingCommunity College, Arts &Sciences building, Room138, 500N.Washington Square, Lansing,through April 15. LCC SODA issponsoring a backpack drive fordeaf children in third-worldcountries who need schoolsupplies. Donate a new or usedbackpack. E-mail [email protected] details. Info: 483-1957.
Call for artists, Lansing ArtGallery, 119 N. Washington Square,Lansing, deadline is Feb. 15.Seeking artists for the “City StreetsExhibition” to be displayed nearWashington Square andMichiganAvenue; visit website for details andapplication. Info: 374-6400, ext. 2,www.lansingartgallery.org.
Call for foster parents,Lutheran Social Services ofMichigan, 801 S. Waverly Road,Lansing, ongoing. Be a hero, fosterhope. Lutheran Social Services ofMichigan is always looking forloving people to become fosterparents for children in the greaterLansing area. Info: 321-7663.
Call for preschoolers, MSUChild Development Labs, 325W.Grand River, East Lansing, ongoing.Classes are held during theuniversity’s academic year.Enrollment is open until classes arefull. Classes for ages 3-5 at twolocations, one in Haslett and one inEast Lansing. Call or see website formore information. Info: 339-6045,www.hdfs.msu.edu/cdl.
Call for Volunteer Drivers,Salvation Army, 525 N.Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing,ongoing. The Capital Area SalvationArmy is in need of qualifiedindividuals to pick up bread andproduce donations, Christmasdonations and deliver food boxesthroughout the year. Call Shonna ifinterested and to learnmore. Info:482-9715, ext. 42,www.usc.salvationarmy.org/lansing.
SceneMetrospace isaccepting submissions,SceneMetrospace, 110 Charles St.,East Lansing, through Feb. 18.All work should address and/orexplore the public and private livesof the self or the public andprivate nature of the lives of others.Submit your submissions by e-mailat [email protected] bymail on CD to SceneMetrospace, c/o East Lansing CityHall, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing,MI 48823. See website for moredetails. Info: 319-6832 ,www.scenemetrospace.com.
CHILDREN’SACTIVITIES“Rain or Shine Science”Little Learners workshopseries, Impression 5 ScienceCenter, 200MuseumDrive,Lansing, 9:30 a.m. for ages 1-2,11 a.m. for ages 3-4Wednesdays,Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays forfive weeks, Jan. 12-Feb. 12 and12:30 p.m. Saturdays for ages 1-2,Jan. 15-Feb. 12. Children ages 1-4will investigate the water cycleandmore through exploratory play,songs, books and activities. Spaceis limited. Reservations required.Call to register. Info: 485-8116, ext.32, www.impression5.org. Cost:$40 per member child, $55 pernon-member child for each five-week session.
CLASSESBeginning archery class,Capital Area Sportsmen’s League,7535 Old River Trail, Lansing,classes will be held from 11 a.m.to noon on Saturdays from Feb.12 throughMarch 19. For youthages 8 and older. Sponsored byDelta Township Parks & Recreationand the Capital Area Sportsmen’sLeague. Info: 323-8555,www.deltami.gov/parks. Cost: $37,$30 for Delta Township residents.
Dave Ramsey’s FinancialPeace University, HabitatFor Humanity, 1941 Benjamin Drive,Lansing, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan.20-April 14. Habitat for Humanityis offering the 13-week course on
personal moneymanagement. Callto register. Info: Ashley 374-1313ext. 21. Cost: $50 per family.
Freeweekly yoga class,Just B Yoga & Tai Chi LLC, 106Island Ave., Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m.Wednesdays. Free weekly poweryoga class for all levels. Getrid of stress, increasemuscletone, meet new friends. Yogamats provided. Info: 488-5260,www.justbyoga.com."
How toMeditate, HaslettCommunity Education, 1590Franklin St, Haslett, :error: .If you’re looking for a way tobecome calm and centered, thenlearningmeditationmight help you.This four-week class will covermediation techniques and how todevelop a practice. Eat at least onehour before class, bring a blanketor mat andwear comfortableclothing. We hope that youwillleave class feeling relaxed andrefreshed. Register through HaslettCommunity Education. Info:339-2665. Cost: $56.
Junior Olympic ArcheryDevelopment Program(JOAD), Demmer ShootingSports Education and TrainingCenter, 3365 E. Jolly Road, Lansing,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays.Open to the public. Intended forages 7-18 yrs. Class meets everySaturday. Visit website for moreinformation. Info: 884-0550,www.demmercenter.msu.edu.
Photography class,Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 OldLansing Road, Lansing, 6:30-9 p.m.Mondays, Feb. 7-21. Taught by RonSt. Germain; bring your camera,digital or film. Plus a Saturday classon Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Call to register. Info: 322-0030 ,www.daphotodude.com.
Spiritual GrowthMentoring classes,Williams Chapel Original Churchof God, 3330 Turner St., Lansing,7 p.m.Wednesdays. Join us forlearning and stimulating discussionled byWilliams Chapel minister,Stephanie Hughes. Info: 484-1484.
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CLUBS ANDMEETINGS
Capitol Area Mothers ofMultiples Club, SparrowProfessional Building, RoomG,1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing,7-9 p.m. secondWednesdays, Jan.12-June 13. Info: www.camomc.org.
Civil Air Patrol, New CityAcademy, 2130W. Holmes Road,Lansing, 7 p.m. Feb. 9. The CivilAir Patrol is the auxiliary of the
U.S. Air Force. Kids 12 and upcan learn about aerospace, searchand rescue and drill in a funatmosphere. Info: 930-9982,www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
NALS of Lansing EducationMeeting, Sammy’s Restaurant& Lounge, 301 E. Jolly Road,Lansing, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Speakerswill be KarenWard and RobertKalbridge, first vice presidents-investments, Wells Fargo Advisers.Topic: Financial Planning. Order offthemenu. Call or e-mail BeverlyBishop at [email protected] RSVP. Info: 881-8061,www.nalsoflansing.org.
Road Riders for Jesus,Main Street Cafe, 205 N. ClintonAve., St. Johns, 6:30 p.m. dinner,7 p.m. meeting every secondTuesday of themonth. A non-denominational motorcycle ridinggroup andministry. Owners ofall brands of motorcycles andnon-motorcyclists are welcome.Info: 930-0338,www.roadridersforjesus.org.
DANCESDaddy/Daughter Fairy TaleBall andMother/SonExcalibur Ball, LansingCenter, Ballroom, 333 E. MichiganAve., Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 7.Sponsored by Lansing Parks andRecreation. Two separate danceswill be held that include amagicalnight of music and dancing. Photosavailable for purchase. Call for moreinformation and to register. Info:483-4277, www.lansingmi.gov.Cost: $16 per couple, $8 for eachadditional child.
FOOD AND DRINKSecond Saturday ChickenSupper, MayflowerCongregational Church, 2901W.Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, 5-6:15 p.m.Feb. 12. Quarter portion of bakedchicken, mashed potatoes andgravy, cole slaw or Jello salad,green beans, roll, dessert andbeverages. Children’s size mealsavailable. Info: 484-3139,www.mayflowerchurch.com. Cost:$8, $4 for children 11 and younger.
Swiss Steak Dinner, ChristUnitedMethodist Church, 517W.Jolly Road, Lansing, 4:30-7 p.m.second Fridays of themonth. Swisssteak, mashed potatoes and gravy,hot vegetable, coleslaw, roll,dessert and beverages. Held 4:30-7p.m. second Fridays of themonth.Info: 394-2727. Cost: $8, $5 forchildren 5-12, free for kids 4 andyounger.
FUNDRAISERSThrifty Sparrow Re-SaleShopWinter Sale, SparrowHospital, St. Lawrence campus, theOutpatient Building, lower level,1210W. Saginaw St., Lansing, 8a.m.-noonMondays and 8 a.m.-2p.m. the first and thirdWednesdaysand 2-5 p.m. Fridays. All winterclothing and shoes will be halfprice, most clothing priced at$1. Also, handbags, jewelry, homedecor andmore. Donationswelcome during shop hours.Proceeds go to Sparrow HospiceServices. Info: 364-7185.
GAMINGDuplicate Bridge, BridgeCenter, 325 N. Clippert St., Lansing,open pairs 7 p.m. Mondays,Thursdays; 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Info:351-7007. Cost: $5 game fee.
GOVERNMENTTax Services, Tri County OfficeOn Aging, also Hannah CommunityCenter, Meridian Senior Center,Eaton Are Senior Center, DeWittTax Assistance, and Trinity UnitedMethodist Church in Lansing , 5303S. Cedar St., Lansing, Feb. 6. Call formore information about days andtimes for the various sites. Mostreturns are filed electronically sorefunds are processed faster. Forpeople living on fixed incomes, thisprogram is geared towards, but notlimited to seniors. Info: 887-1440.
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HEALTHAsthma Education, InghamRegional Medical Center, 401W.Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, classesby appointment. Info: 975-6400.Cost: class feemay be covered byinsurance.
Birthing Center Tours,Ingham Regional Medical Center,Greenlawn Campus, Women andChildren’s Center entrance lobby,401W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing,6 p.m. Mondays. For parents-to-beand their families. Info: 975-7300.
Cardiac Rehabilitation,Ingham Regional Medical Center,Greenlawn Campus, 401W.Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays. For thosewith heart disease, includingbypass or valve surgery, stentplacement and heart attack.Physician referral and registrationrequired. Info: 975-7050. Cost: feemay be covered by insurance.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Ingham Regional Medical CenterDawe Auditorium, 2720 S.Washington Ave., Lansing, 6 p.m.Feb. 9. Dr. Erich Hornbach, a
hand andwrist surgeon, willdiscuss the causes of carpal tunnelsyndrome, early preventionmeasures, diagnosis, non-surgicaltreatments, more. Doors open at5:30 p.m. Call or [email protected] toregister. Info: 975-6600,www.irmc.org."
Childbirth Educationclasses, Ingham RegionalMedical Center, GreenlawnCampus, Women and Children’sCenter, 2709 Greenlawn Ave.,Lansing, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays orThursdays or 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturdays. Six-week classes areheld on Tuesday or Thursdayevenings. One-day Saturday classalso is available. Call for moreinformation and to register. Info:975-7329. Cost: $80 per coupleweekday class, $90 per couple forSaturday class.
Children’s Health &Wellness Expo, LansingCenter, Banquet Hall, 333 E.Michigan Ave., Lansing,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12. Stan theFireman, Dr. Alexa Vitek, Twistarsandmore. Demonstrations everyhalf-hour. Big Lugwill make anappearance from 11-11:45 a.m. Info:321-8568, www.totalhealth-fitness.com."
Diabetes Education, InghamRegional Medical Center DaweAuditorium, 2720 S. WashingtonAve., Lansing, ongoing. Monthlydiabetes education classes.Physician referral and registrationare required. Info: 975-6600,www.irmc.org.
Health Careers, LansingCommunity College, Abel B. SykesT.L.C. Building, Room 127, Lansing,1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10. The keynotespeaker will be Dr. Othelia Pryor,Director of theMichiganMinorityHealth Coalition. Dr. James Sawyer,representing Lansing CommunityCollege’s Business and CommunityInstitute, will discuss two trainingopportunities in the areas of HealthInformation Technology andM-PATH - short term training inareas of health care. Info: 483-1373.
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Heart Failure Education,Ingham Regional Orthopedic, 2727S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, 1-2:30p.m. every other Monday. Info:975-2220."
Mind-fullMotivator’sHealth & NutritionGroup, Presbyterian Church ofOkemos , 2258 Bennett Road,Okemos, 6 p.m.. Tuesdays. Find
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help cutting through the clutterof all the conflicting health andnutrition advice. Get motivated tosucceed in reaching your healthand nutrition goals. This is not aweight-loss program. Led by BarbGeske, M.S. [email protected] formore information. Info: 349-9536,mindfullmotivator.blogspot.com.
Saturday SportsMedicineand Athletic Injury Clinic,Ingham Regional OrthopedicHospital, 2727 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,Lansing, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. Awalk-in sports injury clinic staffedbymid-Michigan sports medicinephysicians and certified athletictrainers. Call 351-7815 for moreinformation weekdays or 975-8500Saturdaymornings. Info: 351-7815.
Vascular Rehabilitation,Ingham Regional Medical Center,401W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing,ongoing. For people who sufferfrom calf, thigh or other pain dueto decreased blood flow in thelegs. Monthly screening available.Physician referral and registrationrequired Info: 975-8304.
Walk-in HIV testing, LansingArea AIDS Network, 913W. HolmesRoad, Suite 115, Lansing, 10 a.m.-4p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7. Safer sexkits also provided. Info: 394-3560.
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LIBRARIESMovers & ReadersStorytime, Capital Area DistrictLibrary South Lansing Branch, 3500S. Cedar St., Lansing, 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays. Stories and fun forages 1 1/2-3. Call to register. Info:272-9840, www.cadl.org.
Popcorn and Pages, CapitalArea District Library Foster Branch,200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing,4-5 p.m. Feb. 9. Join other readersto talk about favorite books andenjoy snacks. For grades 3 and up.Info: 485-5185, www.cadl.org."
Preschool Storytime, CapitalArea District Library South LansingBranch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing,10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Stories andfun for ages 3-5. Call to register.Info: 272-9840, www.cadl.org."
South Lansing LegoBuilders Club, Capital AreaDistrict Library South LansingBranch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing,1 p.m. Feb. 12. Ages 6-14.Registration required. Info:272-9840, www.cadl.org."
Teen Book Group, CapitalArea District Library Foster Branch,200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing,4-5 p.m. Feb. 8. Books, snacks andcrafts. Bring friends. Info: 485-5185,www.cadl.org.
The Book Burrow, CapitalArea District Library DowntownLansing Branch, 401 S. CapitolAve., Lansing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and4-7 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays,ongoing (closed holidays). Ownedand operated by Friends of LansingLibraries. Lower level of library. Info:367-6363, www.cadl.org. Cost:most books are 50 cents to $3.
Toddler Storytime, CapitalArea District Library DowntownLansing Branch, 401 S. CapitolAve., Lansing, 10:30-11:15 a.m.Wednesdays. Stories, songs andcrafts for ages 1-3. Info: 367-6363,www.cadl.org."
MUSEUMS“Grossology: The(Impolite) Science of theHuman Body”, Impression 5Science Center, 200MuseumDrive,Lansing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays,10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5p.m. Sundays, Jan. 29-May 15.Based on the best-selling book“Grossology,” the exhibition usesanimatronics and exhibits to delveinto runny noses, body odor andmuchmore. Weekly workshopsavailable. Info: 485-8116,www.impression5.org. Cost: $5adults, students, $4.50 seniors,children pay their age until age 5.
MUSIC - WORLDMUSICMusic at theMuseum:Arabic ensemble, MichiganHistorical Museum, 702W.Kalamazoo St., Lansing, 1:30 p.m.Feb. 6. AnMSU College of Musicpresentation. Info: 373-3559."
NATUREOwl Prowl, Woldumar NatureCenter, 5739 Old Lansing Road,Lansing, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 12. Discoverwhere an owl sleeps during thedaytime or how they fly silentlyto sneak up on their prey. Craftsand owl pellet dissections for kidson the first floor of the barn. Info:322-0030, www.woldumar.org.Cost: $5 for members, $8 fornon-members, plus one item fromWoldumar’sWish List.
The Garden Project’sGarden Leaders Training,Foster Community Center, 200 N.Foster Ave., Lansing, 9-11 a.m.Feb. 9. If you are interested instarting a new community garden,this training will provide youwith
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View theMoon, Jupiter,and thewonders of thewinter sky, Fox Park PublicObservatory, 3979 E. GreshamHighway, Potterville, 7-10 p.m.Feb. 11. Dress for the weather andwear sensible shoes or boots forthe 200 yard walk. Call to confirmdue to weather. Info: 627-7351,www.eatoncounty.org. Cost: $2per person or $5 per family.
Winter Campfire, FennerNature Center, 2020Mount HopeAve., Lansing, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 7,Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, andMarch11. Enjoy a winter’s evening aroundthe campfire. After a guided hikethrough the woods, warm upwithcampfire warmed snacks, and hotchocolate around the fire. Info:483-4224 , www.fofnc.org. Cost:$5 per person, $15 per family.
NETWORKINGLansing Regional Chamberof CommerceMemberMixer, Copper Restaurant,Walnut Hills Country Club, EastLansing, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8. Includeshors d’oeuvres. Cost: $10 formembers, $30 for non-members.
REUNIONSJ.W. Sexton Class of 1971,Royal Scot Golf Course, 4722W.Grand River Ave., Lansing, July22-23. Registration is required. Info:321-6220. Cost: $30 for golfers,$5 for Friday night cocktail party,$19.71 for Saturday night cocktailparty.
SCHOOL/EDUCATIONThe Early College at LCCParent InformationSessions, Lansing CommunityCollege, University Center, Lansing,6-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 8. The EarlyCollege at LCC is a new initiativebetween Ingham IntermediateSchool District and LCC. Thesesessions will discuss what an earlycollege is, who it is intended for,what a typical school day willlook like and how public highschool students in the InghamISD service area can earn a highschool diploma, college credit (upto an associate’s degree) andcertifications tuition-free. Thesesessions are intended for parentsof students whowill be juniorsin the Fall of 2011. Info: 244-1212,www.inghamisd.org/earlycollege.
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SCHOOLSLansing Christian SchoolHomecoming, LansingChristian School, 3405 Belle ChaseWay, Lansing, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 11.
Lansing Christian School invitesalumni to attend the annualhomecoming. The basketballgameswill be varsity girls’ andboy’s games against Hillsdale.There will be an alumni dinnerstarting at 4:30 p.m., and theAlumni Choir will join the ConcertChoir in singing the “NationalAnthem” between the two games.Info: 882-5779,www.lansingchristianschool.org.Cost: $5 admission to game.
SCHOOLS/EDUCATIONFree Tutoring services,Black Child & Family Institute,835W. Genesee St., Lansing, 4-6p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.Children in first through twelfthgrade are welcome. Snacks andextra curriculum activities areoffered. Call for more informationand to register your child. Info:487-3775."
SEMINARS ANDWORKSHOPSHealthy RelationshipsWorkshop series, Women’sCenter of Greater Lansing, 1710 E.Michigan Ave., Lansing, 6:30-8 p.m.every other Thursday beginningDec. 2. Designed to help youlearn how to interact with thosewho are important in your lifein a healthy way. Info: 372-9163,www.womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org.Cost: $20 per person per session.
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He’s more in favor of col-laborations than consolida-tions. With consolidations,Loomis noted the difficultieswhen having to consider dif-ferent pay, service and staff-ing levels.
The Ingham County 911dispatch center, to be locat-ed along Jolly Road near Ce-dar Street, will bring togetherabout 20 East Lansing dis-patch workers and Lansing’snearly 60 dispatchers. Thethree communities took lon-ger than expected to sort outdetails such as wages andbenefits.
Some Lansing City Coun-cil members are ready tostand behind Bernero’s new
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Attorneys on behalf ofJudge Hugh Clarke Jr. ofLansing filed a responseFriday to Attorney GeneralBill Schuette’s challenge toClarke holding a seat on the54A District Court.
Among the filings madeby attorneys Lawrence No-lan and former SupremeCourt Justice Thomas Bren-nan Sr. to the Michigan Courtof Appeals is to have the ap-pellate court ask the Michi-gan Supreme Court to takeup the dispute directly.
Clarke’s camp also ar-gues that Schuette’s chal-lenge, lodged Jan. 7, is fullof erroneous interpretationsof the Michigan Constitutionand state law on court struc-ture.
Brennan said in a pressrelease: “If the attorney gen-eral really believes we rule
by law and not whims, thenhe should look at withdraw-ing his complaint and allow-ing Judge Clarke to continueto serve the citizens of Lan-sing and the state in his judi-cial capacity.”
Then-Gov. Jennifer Gran-holm named Clarke to thedistrict bench Dec. 20 to re-place Amy Krause, who sheappointed to the MichiganCourt of Appeals.
Schuette, a Republicanwho took office Jan. 1, saysClarke’s appointmentshould have ended on Jan.1.
He further argues thatGov. Rick Snyder has the le-gal authority to fill the seatonce held by Krause.
Clarke’s attorneys saystate law has an appointeeto the District Court benchfill the seat until the “nextgeneral November election,at which time a successoris elected and qualified.”
Brennan also argues theMichigan Supreme Courtdoes not have the power toremove a judge without arecommendation from theJudicial Tenure Commis-sion.
Further, such removalscan occur only in a specificset of circumstances, noneof which apply to the dis-pute over Clarke.
“We stand by our posi-tion. It’s a matter of princi-ple and precedent based ona previous case involvinga Supreme Court justice,”said John Sellek, a spokes-man for Schuette.
Sellek added that due tothe lateness of the filingsFriday, the Attorney Gen-eral’s Office had not had achance to look them over.
While the litigation con-tinues, Clarke says nothinghas changed in the day-to-day operations at the Dis-trict Court.
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This month: “The YiddishPolicemen’s Union” by MichaelChabon.
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• Feb. 26: African-AmericanFamily History Showcase, 11a.m.
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ing from 1-2 p.m. Displays andtable talks from local, state andnational organizations will beavailable throughout the event.Co-sponsored by the Friendsof the Lansing Libraries and theHistorical Society of GreaterLansing.
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Bettie Buss of the independent CitizensResearch Council of Michigan. Buss,who authored a 2009 report on local andstate pension plans in Michigan, saidcities have been tossed about by an ar-ray of negative trends: the stock marketcollapse in 2008, the continuing largeincreases in health care costs, longerlife-spans for retirees and a shrinkingnumber of active employees to help sup-port a growing number of retirees.
“These things are beyond manage-ment’s ability to cope with,” she ex-plained.
Lansing got a glimmer of good newsthis month with new reviews of its pen-sion programs: A reviving stock marketis bolstering investments and easing thepressure on city contributions.
Still, the city’s share on pensions willgo from $15.5 million in fiscal year 2010to $24.8 million in 2019, a roughly 60percent increase. By contrast, InghamCounty expects to see its pension con-tributions rise about 40 percent betweennow and 2021.
The city does not do projections onhealth care costs for retirees, but the$19.3 million Lansing spent on such cov-erage in 2010 is sure to grow. Ambrose,for example, says a 10 percent annualincrease would not be unusual.
The city’s major pension programsare defined benefit plans, in which em-ployees earn a set level of pension pay-ments based on a formula.
Such plans are common in the publicsector. The private sector, by contrast,increasingly has chosen the cheaper de-fined contribution plans — the ubiq-uitous 401(k)s — where the employermakes a set contribution, but makes noguarantee of a certain benefit for theemployee upon retirement.
E.L. projects declining costsThe city of East Lansing, which runs
its pensions through the statewide Mu-nicipal Employees’ Retirement System,is seeing its pension contributions rise,too. Unlike Lansing’s projection for atleast 10 uninterrupted years of increas-es, East Lansing expects its contribution
to peak in 2016 and start a slow decline.The reason: Like the state of Michi-
gan, East Lansing chose in the 1990s toshift most of its new hires to a definedcontribution program.
Complicating matters for Lansingbudgeters are the contribution rates thecity negotiates with its employee unionsto fund pension programs.
Between its two major retirementprograms, the city contributes $4 for ev-ery $1 paid in by employees. By con-trast, Ingham County contributes about$1.50 for every $1 paid into pensions byits employees.
Resources shrinkMike Parker of Teamsters Local 580
says the city can’t expect to fix bud-gets on the back of city employees,especially after union members havemade repeated concessions in recentyears.
“Although (Local 580 members) rat-ified and agreed to the lowest (pen-sion) benefit of any city employee,they increased their pension contri-bution by 15 percent in 2010. Theynow pay just under 6.4 percent of theirwage toward pensions,” he said.
Meanwhile, the city’s resources tomeet these commitments shrivel.
Ambrose advised the City Councilin December that property values willbe down another 8 percent, with prop-erty tax revenue falling in concert “andsome decrease in state revenue shar-ing is almost a certainty.”
With Mayor Virg Bernero repeatinghis commitment to balance the city’sbudget without tax increases, Lansingis on a course to see its retiree obli-gation taking a bigger slice out of asmaller pie. The consequences of thatare likely to be fewer city workers toserve residents and more limited pub-lic services.
“Service levels provided with 1,200employees won’t be there with 600 em-ployees,” Ambrose said last week.
As for pensions: “There are hugepressures on all units (of governmentin Michigan) to switch to defined con-tribution plans. I think it’s inevitable,”said Buss.
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EAST LANSING — TheBlue Light Players will bepresenting their 2011 Broad-way Revue at 7 p.m. Fridayand Saturday, Feb. 11-12 inthe Hannah Center Audito-rium in East Lansing.
The Blue Light Players
are a non-profit children’stheater troupe which raisesmoney for the families offallen police officers.
The 2011 Broadway Re-vue is a vaudeville-style pro-duction featuring 32 areaschool children performing
in production numbers,dances, skits, duets and so-los.
The Blue Light Playersare comprised of threetroupes: Light Blue Players,
Blue Light Players raisefunds for fallen officers
Middle School Troupe: back row (l. to r.): Sara Spanogle (Okemos), CassidyClevenger (Grand Ledge), Kristin Cebelak (Grand Ledge), Rachel Arking (GrandLedge), Katie Clevenger (Grand Ledge), Olivia Schneider (Delta/Waverly), CeciliaRivet (Delta/Waverly). Front row (l. to r.): Rachel Karkau (Delta/Waverly), BrookeWarder (Grand Ledge), Ben Reynolds (Grand Ledge), Nicole Manning (Okemos),Janae Imel (Grand Ledge), Tesa Rivet (Delta/Waverly).
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Our doctors and staff make the difference!We’ve brought together 23 of the area’s most well-respected doctors, assisted byhighly trained technicians, certified opticians and our patient-focused staff.
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As is their annual tra-dition, the Blue Light Play-ers will be dedicating eachnight to an officer from thepast who lost his or her lifein the line of duty. To date,the Blue Light Players have
raised more than $16,000for their fund-raising cause.
The performance onFeb. 11 will be dedicatedto the life and service ofIngham County Sheriff Of-fice Sgt. Paul Cole. Sgt. Colemade the ultimate sacrificeon Oct. 6, 1996.
He was survived by hiswife, daughter, and two
sons. The performance onFeb. 12 will be dedicatedto Michigan State TroopersJames DeLoach and StevenNiewiek. Trooper DeLoachmade the died in the line ofduty on Jan. 1, 1992.
Trooper Steven Niewiekmade the ultimate sacrificeon Jan. 2, 1992. TroopersDeLoach and Niewiek, MSP
partners, lost their lives to-gether.
Tickets are $10 each andthey may be purchased atthe door.
For further information,call (517) 490-4567 or visitwww.bluelightplayers.com.
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A Valentine’s DayMakeover for Your Best FriendMore than three-quarters of all pet owners give gifts to the family pet on holidays, includingVal-entine’s Day. But forget candy and flowers: what your dog really wants is a new rawhide, someyummy dog treats. Or, how about a day at the spa?
February is a great time to give your dog a mid-winter make-over, says Nancy Semrau of Best Friends Pet Care in Lansing.
“Grooming is often neglected during the winter months, result-ing in matted hair that can cause irritation and odor. And homeheating systems can make your pet’s skin dry and scaly. Athorough grooming will leave your pet clean and comfortable–and much nicer to be near.”
To give your pet a spa treatment at home, Semrau says, beginby bathing him with a good quality moisturizing shampoo.After rinsing, follow with a conditioner. For a moisturizingtreatment, she recommends letting the conditioner sit for five minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Only use shampoos and conditioners intended for pets, she says. “Animal’s skin has a different pHfrom our, so you never use your own hair care products on your pet.” If you’re unsure about theright products for your pet’s skin, ask a professional groomer for recommendations.
Don’t forget the manicure. Since dogs spend less time out-of-doors during the winter months, theirnails need more frequent clipping.
If you don’t want your wet dog shaking himself dry in the living room, consider having a profes-sional pamper your pet. Your best friend will come home looking and smelling so good that you’llwant to lavish him withValentine’s kisses and cuddles.
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BEAGLE PUPS AKCfield champion bloodlines,born 8/5. 1st & 2nd shots,dewormed, 2 males, 1 fe-male. $150. Beagle pupsborn on 8/10, $75. 6 yr. oldrunning female $100. Call517-391-8288
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COON HOUND UKC ENG-LISH, 5 yr old male, pleas-ure dog & has show points.$700. 989-640-0146.
DACHSHUNDS ADORABLELong hair, very small pups,shots UTD, $300-$350 cash.Also, adult.517-543-7024/517-541-6004
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUP-PIES AKC, 2 females,shots, $1600. Call 248-939-2776.
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ENGLISH SETTER PUPPIESReady to go w/shots onFeb. 16, both parents onsite, good hunters, FDSBreg. 3 males, 3 fem. $375ea. 517-749-7882, 749-7883.
GERMAN SHEPHERD MIXPUPS 8 weeks old, $100.989-291-3907.
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP-PIES AKC, large boned,even temperament, goodw/kids, $350. 734-587-3033
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP-PIES PUREBRED. 1st shots& wormed, parents on site,$375. 989-248-3284.
GERMAN SHEPHERDS - ON-LY BETTER! Less shed,beautiful Brindle DutchShepherd pups. UKC. Allhealth current. $750-$1500.www.chercarkennels.com517-719-0208.
GERMAN SHORTHAIR PUP-PIES Litter of 10, 1 male, 2females left, 7 wks old, ch.bloodline, ready to go.$450. Call 517-749-8659.
GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPSReady beginning of March.517-420-0863goldendoodles4you.com
GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES11 wks., Vet chkd, shots,wormed. starting $300.989-763-7202.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER LIGHTGolden, 5 weeks, Goodwith children, loveable,pure bred, vet checked,wormed, Puppies will beready to go home Feb10th. No papers. $250.00.( 2 4 8 ) 9 0 4 - 8 9 3 [email protected]
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP-PIES 6 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, raised insidew/children. 517-331-6789
GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPSAKC, shots, large, writtenwarranty, 25 yr breeder,extra nice, $300-$400. 517-437-2593 or 517-320-1054
HAVANESE MALE ADULTBlack and White, 1 year,neutered, shots, Lookingfor an adult home. SmallRehoming fee $400.00.(517)719-0197
JACK RUSSELL PUPS UKCcan be AKC. 8 wks., pa-rents on site. Shots &wormed. 269-998-0925.
KITS/CATS RESCUED: Manydeclawed; www.trinityacresres-cue. petfinder.com; includesneuter/basic medical $45-$135. 517-410-0074
LAB PUP AKC Beaut ifu lblack male. Shots,wormed. $300. 989-277-6494.
LAB PUPPIES, BLACK AKC -7 wks. old, shots, wormed.$350. 989-277-8638.
LAB PUPS AKC black, excel-lent bloodlines, 1st shots,wormed, vet checked.$300. 989-666-2008
LABRADOODLE F1BFemale, cream, 11 wks.
Wellness guaranteeShots. $400. 517-202-4163.
MINIATURE PINSCHERPUPS P urebred. $200.Cash only. Call 989-584-3059.
MIN PINS 1st shots, tails,dewclaws, wormed, $250each. Call 517-980-6057.
NEOPOLITAN BULL MAS-TIFF PUPPIES Show quali-ty. UKC reg. Ch. bloodline.517-803-8980. $1500.
PIT BULL 1½ yr. oldneutered male. Fully, pro-fessionally obediencetrained. Shots current.Very friendly, loving familydog. Great w/kids & cats.Would do better as onlydog. Unable to keep due tohealth issues. $400. For in-terview: 517-886-2989.
PUPPIES VERY S M A L LMIXED BREEDS, colorful,non shedding. Ready now.$225 cash. 989-386-6927.
ROTTWEILER AKC PUPSChampion bloodlines. $550and up. Call 989-798-0205.
SHELTIE PUPPIES AKC,$350-$450. 989-681-2054
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SIBERIAN HUSKIES (2) 12wk old, white & tan, males,brown eyes, $350. Call 517-243-0524.
STANDARD POODLE FE-MALE, 4 yrs., blue, UKC,$300. Call 517-223-9239.
TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES Reg.,1st shots, wormed, $300.Call 517-468-3986.
TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES10 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, beautifullymarked $175. 989-427-3205
WEST HIGHLAND WHITETerriers Westies 8 weeks,AKC Registered, Parentson Site, first shots and vetchecked $800 (586)747-9881 [email protected]
YORKIE PUPPIES $400-$650,shots, vet @ , litter train-ing. www.puppy-parlor.com 517-404-3045.
YORKIE PUPPY 12 wk. oldmale. Shots & wormed."Pocket" size. $500. 989-427-3205
YORKIE PUPS, MALTESE &Yorki-Poos Small ToySizeNonshed $375/up. Raisedw/kids (989)225-1367
YORKIE/SHIH TZU PUPPIESToy size, shots, wormed,home raised, hold for Val-entines. $350. 517-669-9418
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C H E R R Y , MAPLE & OA KSeasoned firewood. Deliv-ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16"$65. 517-651-5214
WOOD PELLETS FOR pelletstove. $170/ton (+ tax).40lb bags available. Storedinside. Cash. 517-623-6622
SEASONED hardwood FIRE -WOOD . $65 face cord; 2 or
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MOM 2 MOM Sale VENDORSWANTED Tables $9ea for 6’Feb. 19th 9am-1pm 482-1551 Admission $1mom2momstore.com
A AMISH LOG HEADBOARDAND Queen Pillow TopMattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for$275. 989-923-1278.
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. MM
LEATHER LIFT CHAIR Used15 mos. Asking $700. 517-321-0055.
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30 GAL. AQUARIUM withstand and the wholeworks, $150. Call 517-699-2657 for more info.
CRIB & CHANGING TABLEExcellent condition. $110for both. Call 402-3774.
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NEW IN BOX Tradit ionsVortek 50 cal. C a m e l ,stainless fluted barrel.$350. 517-526-0282.
STOGER 410 OVER & UNDERSHOTGUN $300. Stevens410 bolt action tube fed$150. 989-640-0146.
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PORTLAND- 1990 SCHULTZ.14’x72’ 3 bdrm., 2 bath, insmall secluded park nearschool & close to down-town. Central air. Newersteel skirting, roof,evestroughs & decks.$16K. 517-647-2464
DELTA TWP. 5 acres. RE-DUCED. Heavy industrial,great location. Sale orlease. Land Contract avail-able. $139,000. 2600 SnowRd. 586-772-2759 or 810-772-6561.
ACCORD PROPERTIESStudios, 1 & 2 Bdrms.Lansing /E. Lansing Area.517-337-7900
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DOWNTOWNremodeled 2 bdrm., lami-nate wood floors, largekitchen, available mid-January. $595+ heat & wa-ter. 517-719-5600
DUCK LAKE-LAKEFRONTLUXURY APT. 1300 sq. ft.,
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I-94 at exit 121. Prefer 3 yr.lease. $1200/mo. +
deposit. 517-937-2344.
FRANDOR/CHESTER RD.,MSU FREE HEAT-WATER!Spacious 1,010 sq. ft., 2bdrm. Quiet, clean, lg.
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LANSING AREA- 1 , 2 & 3bdrms. starting from $400+ dep. Includes utilities.
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OLD TOWN - LCC - LansingTwp. Beautiful clean 1 & 2bdrms., hardwood floors,$525-$675, heat included.517-896-8732
ST.JOHNS-INCOME BASED2 BDRM. TOWNHOMES.Beautiful Park setting.
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WAVERLY/WILLOWLarge 2 bdrm, air, applian-ces, carpeting. Heat pd.$560 mo. Call 517-351-9321 or 517-694-8988.
APT 1-3 BED NEWLY RE-MODELED 50 FEET FROMLCC from $535517-204-5550
4823 SOUTH PENNSYLVA -NIA NEAR JOLLY, spa -cious 2 bdrm. $525 + dep.includes heat & water.References. 517-339-5330/517-420-1514
BEECHFIELD Efficiency thru2 bedroom, $325-$540.Utilities included. TaylorRealty 517-272-1512.
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DOWNTOWNremodeled 2 bdrm., lami-nate wood floors, largekitchen, available mid-January. $550+ heat & wa-ter. 517-719-5600
FRANDOR NEAR spacious,secure 2 bdrm. Rent incl.heat, water, trash pickup,carport, sep. storage unit,laundry fac. in bsmt. Onsite owner/mgr. No pets.$625/mo. Immediate oc-cupancy. 517-881-2049.
FREE HEAT & W A T E R .Edgemont Waverly. Quietdesirable neighborhood.Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. Nopets. From $525. 712-4915,202-3234, 323-1153
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Forest View Apts, Haslett* Immediate Occupancy* 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 January 15, 2011
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HOLT: 1 BEDROOM , $470+ deposit. Air. Free heat,water, trash pickup. Coinlaundry. New carpet.1960 Aurelius Road. Ap-plications, up front.
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BLUE WATER VILLAGEDimondale, near GM Deltaplant. New 2 & 3 bdrms, 2
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GRAND LEDGE - 4/plex. EX-CELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD,walk to downtown shops &parks. Lg. fenced yard, nopets. 2 bdrm. $700 Incl. allutil. Dennis: 517-348-6124
STONELEIGH 2732 NEARMSU, bi-level, 3 bdrms, 1.5bath, garage, appliances,W/D hookup, full bsmt.,$775+ dep. & utils. 517-349-0984.
WILLIAMSTON LARGE 2bdrm., 1 bath, with laun-dry, all appliances includ-ed, plenty of parking, quietnew construction witheasy walk to downtown,heat & AC is included withrent, $850mo. 517-202-6886
424 WARREN CHARLOTTEMI 48858 New plumbing,electrical, drywall, andpaint. Has a 26x32 polebarn attached via breeze-way, Pole barn has its ownelectrical panel. Beautifulsunroom. New WindowsSiding and Roof in 08. Lo-cated in a Quiet Neighbor-hood 1 mile from the I-69on ramp Deposit Requiredall utilities responsibilityof the tenant. 2 bedrooms,1 BA, Yard, Washer/Dryerin unit, Small dogs (under25lbs), Large Dogs, Hard-wood Floors, Dishwasher,Balcony, Deck, Patio orPorch, Air Conditioning,( 5 1 7 ) 5 8 8 - 0 5 4 1ca r e y 1 j @ h o t m a i l . c o m48813
6214 S. WASHINGTONAVE. 2 bdrm home at-tached garage, applian-ces, incl. WD. $775mo.+dep. 989-640-1406/989-224-3532.
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AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4bdrms, Section 8 OK.Pets OK. Move in spe-cial! Flexible termsavailable. $395-$1095.517-651-1374
BATH- LARGE 4 BDRMwith garage. Gas, elec-tric & deposit required.
No pets. $750/mo.517-641-6364
BE A HOMEO W N E R . Nobanks. Move in now. Leaseand land contract. OwnerFinancing. 517-202-3121.
CHARLOTTE1280 N. Clinton Trail, 3bdrm., 1.5 bath 1344 sq.ft. ranch home. Full un-finished bsmnt., 2 car at-tached garage. $750+deposit.
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EATON RAPIDS1220 S. Smith Rd., 3bdrm., 2 bath, 2304 sq.ft., 2 story home. Fin.bsmnt., 1.5 car attach-ed garage. $900+ dep.
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GRAND LEDGE12067 Rupp Rd.,
3 bdrm., 1.5 bath 1,092sq ft, ranch home.Full bsmnt., 1.5 car
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HASLETT/2 HOMES 2 BR.,pond view. 3 BR., close toschools. Appliances includ-ed, both $840. Immediateoccupancy. Pet ok. 517-281-0765.
L A N S I N G - 2 & 3 bdrmhouses and 2 bdrm apts. &duplexes. $600-$700. Localowner cell 989-550-1181.
LANSING-3 BDRM. , 1.5 bath,Laundry hookup, ceramictile, new carpet, nice yard.No dogs. $625+ utilities &$625 deposit. $20 applica-tion fee. Call 517-819-5219.
LANSING- 3 bdrm., niceneighborhood. Remodeledkitchen w/all new applian-ces. Hrd. wood flrs.throughout. Full bsmnt. &2 car detatched garage.Good ref. a must. $800+dep. 517-643-3990.
MASON600 E. Columbia. 2 bdrm.,1.5 bath, deck, garage.$700+ util. Call 719-5600
OKEMOS: WALK TO Ben-nett Woods & OkemosHigh. 4 bdrm., 2 bath,granite counter tops,vaulted ceilings, Fireplace.$1600. 517-694-1825.
OKEMOS: WALK TO Ben-nett Woods & OkemosHigh. 4 bdrm., 2 bath,granite counter tops,vaulted ceilings, Fireplace.$1600. 517-694-1825.
REGENT, 1392 bdrm., 1.5 bath, lg.fenced yard, air, laundryin bsmt., garage. $775+util. 719-5600 or 482-8771
ST JOHNS3 bdrm./bath. 1792 sq.ft.Rent to own!! Only $369per mo. Brand new carpet& appliances. Contact TheMeadows of St. Johns,(989) 224-7707.
S. LANSING -4732 Pleas-ant Grove, 3 bdrm. ranch, ,1371 sq. ft., $800+ util.;5142 Bogart St., 4 bdrm.,1.5 bath, 2 car garage,1400 sq. ft., $850+ util.;5814 Orchard Ct., 3 bdrm.,1.5 bath, $800+ util.; HOLT-2115 Dean Ave., 3 bdrm., 2car garage, $850+ util.;1021 Thorburn, 2 bdrm.,$600+ util.; GRAND LEDGE-2 bdrm., 1 bath, 1 car ga-rage, $650+ util. All havefenced backyards & fullbsmnt. All properties innice, quiet subdivisions.Sec. 8 & MSHDA okay.Near busline. Call:5 1 7 - 4 1 0 - 7 2 5 7 [email protected]
WILLIAMSTON - 5 bdrm., 3bath, split level countryhome on 5 acres. 2 car ga-rage. Gorgeous deck, petokay. Run-in/indoor arena.20 mins. to MSU.$1,400/mo. 231-258-3413
CANADIAN FISHING CAB-INS for RENT. Walleyes,jumbo perch, bignortherns. Call Hugh orDoris toll free 800-426-2550for free brochure. Or lookat our websitewww.bestfishing.comMM
CLEAN, COZY WATER -FRONT CABINS - With fire-
place, sleeps 4. Near tosnowmobile/cross countytrails & ski resorts. Week-ly & weekend rates availa-
ble. Cadillac area.231-829-5075.
UPPER MICHIGAN, IN Hia-watha Forest, secluded4,000 sq. ft. modern lodge,sleeps 15. Private, lakestocked with Trophy Bass& Muskie. Starts @$450/week. 906-428-3247www.poplarlakelodge.com
GRAND LEDGE: 1 bdrm.$420 + sec. dep. & in-
cludes all utils. 2 bdrm.,$420 + utils. & sec. dep.Pets on approval. 517-256-4817, 517-896-3285
BUSLINE, ROOMS WITH pri-vate bath, $350mo., all util-ities included. Old Townnear. Rooms with sharedbath, $300-$350 mo., allutils. incld. 1059 N. LarchSt. 2 BR, bsmt., $550/mo. +utils. Call 517-484-5619.
CAPITAL AREA ACADEMY5525 S. Pennsylvania Ave.Lansing, Michigan 48911
Application Period for Open Enrollment
Capital Area Academy (CAA) is a tuition free public schoolacademy. Applications for the 2011-2012 school year for Pre-K -8th grades are being accepted February 7th - February28th M-F 8:00am-4:00pm. Enrollment information availableafter hours at 517-882-1400Please contact CAA at 882-1400 for more information.A lottery will be held at CAA in the main office on March 7that 4:30 if necessary.This charter school does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disabilities, orsex in administering its affairs, including admission, hiringand operations.
LCCN-895922 2/6/11
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSINGSYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THECHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWN-SHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE,LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 AT 7:00P.M.MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Daher, Clerk Aten, Treasur-er RodgersTrustees: Masseau, Rodgers, Harris, Mitchell
MEMBERS ABSENT: NoneALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, AttorneyACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD:Meeting called to order by Supervisor Daher.Minutes of meeting held on January 4, 2011 approved.Agenda approved as amended.Used Car Lot License approved for Rightway AutomotiveCredit, 1315 S. Waverly Road.Rezoning of 2547 W. Main Street to be initiated by the Town-ship.Claims approved.Meeting adjourned.
John Daher, SupervisorSusan L. Aten, Clerk
DWCN/LCCN-897062 2/6/11
2004 HERITAGE SOFT TAILRed & beautiful, 12,000 mi.,bought new by retiredFireman, purchased by meJune 2010, 2nd owner. Fac-tory security, add ons,tack, B illet tail lights, li-cense plate bracket, newrear tire, new style Harleyhorn, detached windshield.$12,000/obo. 517-394-5886.Daytona Bike Week iscoming up.
KAWASAKI 250F LOW hrs.,Monster graphics, extraplastic, paddle tire, excel-lent cond. $2300/obo as is.517-980-4516 Brian.
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