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Two extra class hourseach day, treating families ascustomers who deserve ex-cellent service and 17 half-days for teacher training arepart of a draft version ofEastern HighSchool’s turn-around plan.

E a s t e r nP r i n c i p a lSusan Landand a teamof Easternteachers whohelped writethe plan pre-sented it to the school boardat a special meeting Oct. 13.

Superintendent T.C. Wal-lace Jr. said he was pleasedwith it so far.

“There’s a lot of innova-tion in these proposals,” hesaid.

Restructuring is requiredat Eastern because it failedfor seven years to meet fed-eral No Child Left Behindstandards. It also wound upon a state-generated list ofMichigan’s lowest-perform-

ing schools.“I want to say ‘Hallelu-

jah,’ ” board member MyraFord said. “You touched ona lot of the things I havebeen thinking for months, ifnot years, that we have todo.”

The draft plan includes:• A so-called “zero hour”

starting at 6:45 a.m. and aneighth hour from 2:45 p.m.to 3:35 p.m. Students whoare behind in their classeswould be able to use thetime to catch up on credits.Others could use the op-tional class periods to getahead.

• A mandatory, for-credit“advisory” class each day af-

Eastern Highturnaroundplan shown

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By KATHLEEN [email protected]

See Eastern/page 20

What’s next

A draft turnaround planfor Eastern is due

Monday, Oct. 18 to theMichigan Departmentof Education. A final

plan is due Nov. 16 andwould be implemented

next September.

Job fair aids employers, attendees

The hunt for jobs took a more pro-fessional tone than usual Oct. 12 atthe Lansing Center.

The Greater Lansing Journey toJobs was limited to 500 participants,all of whom had to adhere to thebusiness professional dress code andhave resumes in hand.

The guidelines were more strictthan previous job fairs organized byCapital Area Michigan Works, whichtypically draw 1,500 to 2,000 peoplelooking for work.

“This is a complete retooling, re-vamping of the job fair concept,”said Kate Tykocki, chief communica-tions officer for Capital Area MichiganWorks.

The event was designed to informjob seekers more about what poten-tial employers’ are searching for, shesaid. It was developed based on sur-veys given to job seekers and employ-ers from previous job fairs.

“It’s really about being morethoughtful on both sides. Employerscan have more time with each individ-

ual and job seekers know what to ex-pect in advance, and understand whatemployers are looking for,” Tykockisaid. “The goal is to help job seekersbe more educated about who they aremeeting with.”

Kathy Fair, 36, of Lansing, has beenseeking a production job since movingback to the area in July. She said Tues-day’s event was more polished than oth-ers she has attended.

“It’s more professional,” Fair said.“It’s nice to see people here dressedprofessionally. No one’s in jeans.”

The free event required registra-tion, and participants went to twoworkshops before lunch, a panel dis-cussion on the economy and then to

the “job zone,” where potential em-ployers set up booths. Educational in-stitutions, such as Lansing CommunityCollege, also were at the event.

Matt Ondrias, 24, of Lansing, hasbeen searching for a job in businesssince graduating from Ferris StateUniversity in May. He said the fair wasbetter organized.

“Most of the job fairs I’ve gone to— there’s a lot of people. This onewas limited to 500 people,” he said.“I think it was a lot easier to get totalk to (employers) because there’sless people.” The event also was spon-sored by LCC, the Lansing RegionalChamber of Commerce and the Lan-sing Economic Area Partnership Inc.

By LAURA [email protected]

Photographs by Rod Sanford/Lansing State Journal

Job seeker Nkenge Evan (right) talks with Teresa Hill of Auto-OwnersInsurance on Oct. 12 at the Greater Lansing Journey To Jobs at theLansing Center.

Kathleen Kamar (left) and TimothyRowan talk before meeting withpotential employers at the GreaterLansing Journey To Jobs event.

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Nothing is more impor-tant than the integrity of ourvotes. Jocelyn Benson, run-ning for secretary of state,is a nationally renowned ex-pert who writes and teacheselection law and protectingthe rights of voters. Nowwe learn that much of heropponent’s campaign mon-ey is coming from a com-pany that violated electionfinance laws to improperlyinfluence a local election.

We can’t let our chiefelections officer be undulyinfluenced by big money.There is too much at stake.We need to elect JocelynBenson as our next secre-tary of state.

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The Oak Park Youth Sports Departmentwill be offering many exciting classes onceagain this session for kids up to age 17. Thefollowing classes will be offered during theFall 2 Session (Oct. 25 to Dec. 12):

• Toddler Sports-Tacular (All Sports)(ages: 2-3)

• Preschool Sports-Tacular (All Sports)(ages: 3-5)

• Toddler Basketball (ages: 2-3)• Preschool Basketball (ages: 3-5)• 1-on-1 Basketball Training (ages: 8-17)• Beginning Dance (ages: 5-12)

• Beginning Hip Hop (ages: 8-12)• Mom & Tot Gymnastics (ages: 1-4)• Preschool Gymnastics (ages: 3-5)• Little Tumbler’s Gymnastics (ages: 5-7)• Terrific Tumbler’s Gymnastics

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Submissions to the calendar areencouraged. Deadline is 10 a.m.Monday. Go to www.lsj.com/eventsfor more listings or to add your event.

E-mail: [email protected]: (517) 543-3677Mail: 239 S. Cochran Ave.

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ANIMALSIngham County AnimalSheltermobile adoptionevent, Petco, 510 Frandor Ave.,Lansing, noon-4 p.m. third Sundays.Adopt a homeless pet from theIngham County Animal Controland Shelter. Info: 676-8370,www.ingham.org/ac.

CALL FORCall for coats for “SharetheWarmth”, BaryamesCleaners, Any of the 18 Baryameslocations, 1518WGrand River Ave,East Lansing, through Oct. 26. Newor like-new coats are needed for theguests of the City RescueMission.Coats can be dropped off at anyof the Baryames Cleaners locationsthrough Oct. 26. Info: 485-0145,www.lcrm.org.

Call for Crafters forChurch Bazaar, Cristo ReyCatholic Church, 201W.MillerRoad, Lansing, craft show is 9a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6. Call DianaDelgado for more information andto reserve space. Info: 487-4944.Cost: $25 per table and two chairs.

Call for Vendors for FallIndoor Flea Market, FirstChristian Church, 1001 ChesterRoad, Lansing, ongoing. Antiques,new, used and resale items in cleanandworking order are welcome.Call Danette for more information.Sale runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23.Info: 676-5613. Cost: $10 per table .

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.

CHILDREN’SACTIVITIESAutumn BannersMake itTake it Craft Project,Creation Station, 200MuseumDrive, Lansing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Oct. 23. Join in making a fall banner,use colorful items, be creative.Materials provided. Info: 371-2451.

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Child Care, Beginnings ChildCare Center, 525 N. PennsylvaniaAve., Lansing, ongoing. Enrollinginfants, toddlers and preschoolersfor child care. Open 6:45 a.m.-6p.m. weekdays year-round. Call formore information and to register.Info: 482-0082. Cost: $195 perweek for infants, $184 toddlers,$150 preschoolers, $62 before/after school care.

Princess Camp, Turner-DodgeHouse and Heritage Center, 100 E.North St., Lansing,10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Oct. 23. Every girl is a princess atTurner-Dodge. Princesses will enjoya fun filled day learning all thereis to know about being a princess.Please bring a sack lunch. Pleasecall to reserve your child’s spot.Info: 483-4220, parks.cityoflansingmi.com/tdodge. Cost: $12 per child.

CLASSESAdult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course, LansingArea Safety Council, 3315 S.Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, CPRclasses 6-10 p.m. Sept. 21, Oct.26, Nov. 30, Dec. 28. First Aidclasses 6-10 p.m. Sept. 22, Oct.27, Dec. 1, Dec. 29. For childcare providers, summer programstaff, youth organizations andparents. Call in advance to prepayand reserve a seat. Registrationbegins at 5:30 p.m. Info: 394-4614,www.safetycouncil.org. Cost: $50prepay for both classes, $60 at thedoor, $30 prepay for one class, $40at the door.

Bathroom FaucetReplacement, GierCommunity Center, 2400 Hall St.,Lansing, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20. Part ofthe Homemaintenance series. Info:www.glhc.org. Cost: FREE.

Birthing FromWithinchildbirth classes, ASKMEHouse, 1027 Seymour Ave., Lansing,7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 21-Dec.2. Childbirth preparation. Info:676-1671, www.motheringourselves.com.

Controlling UnwantedCritters, GLHC House, 547Baker Street, Lansing, 6-8 p.m.Oct. 21. Part of the Homemaintenance series. Info: ,www.glhc.org. Cost: FREE.

Drywall Repair, LettsCommunity Center, 1220W.Kalamazoo St., Lansing, 6-8 p.m.Oct. 19. Part of the Homemaintenance series. Info: ,www.glhc.org. Cost: FREE.

EPO Childbirth Class,Greater Lansing Area, ongoing.Expectant Parents Organization:Labor & Delivery and NewbornCare and Feeding Combo Series

for first-time parents are heldin several Lansing/East Lansinglocations. Other classes availableinclude eLearning, Breastfeedingclass, Parents ExpectingMultiples,Refresher Series, Teen Series andSibling class. Classes are heldweekday evenings and Saturdays.Call or go online to register. Info:337-7365, www.epobaby.org. Cost:Call for more information.

Free Yoga, Hilltop Yoga, 1476Haslett Road, #3, Haslett, Oct.22-24. For seasoned practitionersand those who have always wantedto try yoga. Classes are suitable forall levels and are held back-to-backfor three days straight. Call or goonline for schedules, locations andmore information. Info: 230-7497,www.hilltopyoga.com."

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.

National Safety CouncilDefensive DrivingCourse, Lansing Area SafetyCouncil, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,Lansing, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. Courseis appropriate for business andindustry, courts, general public,government andmunicipalities,schools and insurance discount.Call or go online for moreinformation and to register. Info:394-4614, www.safetycouncil.org.Cost: $40/advance, $50 at the door

CLUBS ANDMEETINGSCapitol City Quilt Guild,UnionMissionary Baptist Church,Gymnasium, 500 S. Martin LutherKing Jr. Blvd., Lansing, 7 p.m. thirdThursdays. Expand your quiltingknowledge and be inspired byother quilters and speakers. Nosewing is done at meetings, butsmall groups are available to jointo work on projects. Meets 7p.m. third Thursdays. Info:www.capitolcityquiltguild.org.Cost: visit for free; $25 per year tojoin.

Civil Air Patrol, New CityAcademy, 2130W. Holmes Road,Lansing, 7 p.m. Oct. 20. TheCivil Air Patrol is the auxiliary ofthe U.S. Air Force. Kids 12 andup can learn about aerospace,search and rescue and drill in afun atmosphere. Info: 930-9982,www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Greater Lansing NetworkAgainstWar & InjusticePlanningMeeting, CentralUnitedMethodist Church, secondfloor conference room, 215 N.Capitol Ave., Lansing, 7-9 p.m.Oct. 18. Monthly planningmeeting.Public welcome. Info: 410-1243,www.glnawi.org.

Ladies Silver Blades FigureSkating Club, Suburban Ice,2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing,9:30-11:20 a.m. Thursdays. LadiesSilver Blades figure skate weeklyfor fun and exercise. Adult womenof any skill level are welcome. Info:655-4164.

Lansing Chess Clubmeeting, Lansing CommunityCollege, Abel B. Sykes T.L.C.Building, Room 127, Lansing, 6-10p.m.Wednesdays. Casual and pick-up chess gamesweekly for any age.Info: 394-8080."

Lansing Rotary ClubMeeting, Lansing Center, 333 E.Michigan Ave., Lansing, 11:45 a.m.Oct. 22. The speaker will beMSUWomen’s Basketball Coach SuzyMerchant. Info: 374-8989.

Lansing Scrabble Club,FriendshipManor, 200 FriendshipCir, Lansing, 11 a.m. every first andthird Saturday of themonth. Cometo the Lansing Scrabble Club.Learn newwords and strategy andmake new friends. All levels ofplayers welcome. Call for moreinformation 373-4531 or 393-7321.Refreshments and prizes. Info:373-4531. Cost: $2 for three games.

LansingWorkers’ Center,LansingWorkers’ Center, 106Lathrop St., Lansing, 7 p.m.Tuesdays. Problems at work? Let’sdo something about it. Wage theft,workers compensation benefit cut-off, unemployment compensationdenials andmore. Info: 371-2001,[email protected]."

LCC Gay Straight AllianceMeeting, Lansing CommunityCollege, Gannon Building Room262, 422 N.Washington Square,Lansing, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays.Lesbian? Gay? Bisexual?Transgender? Questioning?Straight? Come join us for astudent organizationmeeting ofthe Gay Straight Alliance. LansingCommunity College students whoare taking classes in the fall cancome vote or suggest agendaitems. Public can attendmeetingsbut cannot vote. If you need a placeto discuss LGBT issues or find outwhat’s going on in your community,LCC GSA is the place to be. Info:483-1209, www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2238678291&ref=ts.

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OTCA OrganizationCommittee, Old TownCommercial Association, 1232Turner St., Lansing, 4:30 p.m.Oct. 21. To discuss the overallplan for the OTCA, includingfundraising, volunteer recruitmentand retention, andmembership.Info: 485-4283.

PMI-Michigan CapitalArea Chapter, LexingtonLansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road,Lansing, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18.Keynote speaker is Dennis Stauffer.Reservations recommended. Info:331-8020, www.pmi-mcac.org.

Zonta Club of LansingProgramMeeting, CountryClub of Lansing, 2200MooresRiver Drive, Lansing, noon Oct. 19.Dr. Tara Harrison, DVM, will beour speaker. Call or [email protected] foradditional information. Info:482-3221.

COMMUNITYClothing Resources for JobSeekers, Women’s Center ofGreater Lansing, 1710 E. MichiganAve., Lansing, ongoing. Interviewandwork appropriate clothing andaccessories are available forwomen in the greater Lansing areawho cannot afford to shop instores. Sizes 4-30 are available.Women are encouraged tomakean appointment in order to receiveindividual assistance. Info:372-9163, www.womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org.

FESTIVALSApple Butter Festival,Lansing Fenner Nature Center,2020 EMount Hope Ave, Lansing,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16-17. Thefestival features apple buttercooking over an open fire, ciderpressing demonstrations, heritagearts and crafts and a variety ofmusical performers both days. Info:483-4224, www.fofnc.org."

FILMMid-DayMovie, Capital AreaDistrict Library Downtown LansingBranch, 401 S. Capitol Ave.,Lansing, 2 p.m. Tuesdays andThursdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 23. Moviessuggested for adults will be shownon the big screen in the auditorium.Call for info. Info: 367-6363.

FOOD AND DRINKAnnual Church Fall SaladLuncheon , Christ LutheranChurch, 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,Lansing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20.Take-outs available. Mini bazaarand bake sale also will be held.Cost: $7 donation at the door.

FUNDRAISERS20th Annual Empty BowlsFundraiser, Cooley Law School- Temple Conference Center, 217 S.Capitol Ave., Lansing, lunch 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m., dinner 4:30-6:30p.m. Oct. 19. Proceeds to benefittheMid-Michigan Food Bank.Featuringmore than 800 ceramicbowls created bymembers ofthe Potters Guild, Clayworks andother local artisans. Info: 702-3349,www.midmichiganfoodbank.org.Cost: $20 per handcrafted bowlincludes soup and bread, kids 11and younger eat free .

Eighth Annual GourmetGents Fundraiser, TrinityAME Church, 3500W. HolmesRoad, Lansing, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 17.Featuringmale chefs from theGreater Lansing area. All proceedswill benefit the Delta Tau OmegaChapter of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority scholarship fund andcommunity programs. Carry-outmeals available. Info: 303-4086.Cost: $20, $10 for youth 12 andyounger.

MSU Crew Club Rent-a-Rower, Lansing, Oct. 23, 24. Helpsupport themen’s andwomen’screw club by hiring their athletesto do general labor around yourhome. Minimum of two rowers perjob at $10 per hour per rowerfor a four hour minimum, for aminimum total of $80. E-mail orphonework requests to TrishaHash at [email protected] or (734)478-9186, or Todd Kruse [email protected] or (734)476-2901. Cost: $80minimum.

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.

HEALTHActive Older AdultExercise Program,Downtown YMCAWellness Center,119 N. Washington Square, Lansing,8-10 a.m. MondayWednesday, andFriday, Aug. 23-Oct. 22. Offerscustomized routines designedspecifically for you. Youwillimprove your cardiovascular health,strength, flexible and balance. Info:827-9640. Cost: free for the firstsession.

Ask Your Pharmacist:Capital AreaPharmacists, Lansing CityMarket, 325 City Market Drive,Lansing, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23.

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Capital Area Pharmacists will beat Lansing City Market to performblood pressure readings, pass outinformation on common diseasestates, educate patients on howto dispose of unwanted or expiredmedications, and answer patients’questions regarding theirmedications. Info: 483-7460,www.capapharm.org."

Breast Cancer:What YouShould Know, InghamRegional Medical Center DaweAuditorium, 2720 S. WashingtonAve., Lansing, 6 p.m. Oct. 20.Join breast cancer experts for adiscussion about early detection,treatment, surgery and breastreconstruction. Doors open at 5:30p.m. call or [email protected] toregister. Info: 975-6600."

Cardio circuit and coretraining, Gier CommunityCenter, Gier gymnasium, 2400 HallSt., Lansing, 5:45-6:45 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays, Oct. 19-Dec.16. This circuit training workout ishigh intensity and starts with abrief warm up, 35-40minutes ofcardio conditioning and strengthtraining using stability balls,medicine balls, tubing, stepbenches, your own bodyweightandmore. This class is designedtomaximize time and fit intoa busy schedule. Info: 483-4313,www.lansingmi.gov/parks. Cost: atthe door prices are $2 for City ofLansing residents, more for non-residents.

Enhance Fitness ExerciseProgram, Mt Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 501 East MountHope Avenue, Lansing, 10:30-11:30a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays,



Continued from previous page Fridays, Sept. 8-Oct. 22. Exercisewith friends, seated or standing,in a program designed to improvecardiovascular health, increasestrength, improve balance andrange of motion. Info: 827-9640.Cost: cost is $42 for a seven-weeksession or a $3 drop in rate.

Enhance Fitness ExerciseProgram at GraceLutheran Church, GraceLutheran Church, 529 N. MLK Blvd.,Lansing, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays, Sept. 8-Oct.22. Exercise with friends, seatedor standing, in a program designedto improve cardiovascular health,increase strength, improve balanceand range of motion. Info:827-9640. Cost: $42 for a seven-week session or a $3 drop-in rate.

Foot and Ankle Pain, InghamRegional Medical Center’s DaweAuditorium, 2720 S. WashingtonAve., Lansing, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Dr.Matthew Thomsonwill discuss avariety of topics, including anklepain, bunions, heel spurs, plantarfascilitis andmore. Doors open at5:30 p.m. To register call 975-6600or e-mail [email protected].

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Ingham County HealthDepartment Title XVBreast and CervicalCancer Control Program,Ingham County Health Department,5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, ongoing.Free breast and cervical cancerscreenings are available to income-eligible women ages 50 and older.Womenwho are enrolled in amanaged care program, have HMOinsurance, or Medicare B are noteligible. Call for details. Info: 887-4364."

MedicalWeight LossClinic Helps FightChildhood Obesity, MedicalWeight Loss Clinic, 1754 CentralPark Drive, #E, Okemos, throughNov. 20. Medical Weight Loss Clinicis offering its medically supervised“Pro-Teen Plan” at no cost toyouths aged 10-17 as part of itscontinuing efforts to help fightchildhood obesity. During the nexteight weeks, the first 25 youthswho qualify at each of its 34locations throughout Michigan andNorthern Ohio, can benefit fromthis offer. Info: www.mwlc.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 (517) 351-7815 formore information weekdays or(517) 975-8500 Saturdaymornings.Info: 351-7815.

HOLIDAYBoo at the Zoo, PotterPark Zoological Garden, 1301 SPennsylvania Ave, Lansing, noonOct. 24 through 4 p.m. Oct. 25.Little ghouls and boys will enjoytwo days of spooktacular fun. Seewebsite for more details. Info:483-4222, www.potterparkzoo.org.Cost: $10, $2 for all children ages3-16, $4 for Ingham Co. AdultResidents, $3 for Ingham Co. SeniorResidents.

Lansing JayceesMonsterMayhem Haunted House,Jolly-Cedar Plaza, 5140 S. CedarSt., Lansing, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 15-23,plus nightly Oct. 28-31. Info:www.lansingjaycees.org. Cost: $10.

LECTURESVisitingwriter JeffMallet,Lansing Community College, Healthand Human Services Building Room205, 500 N.Washington Square,Lansing, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.Oct. 20. The “Frazz” cartoonist,author and tri-athlete will speakabout the creative process; wherestory ideas come from, how hedraws the strip, and how he ismanaging his free-lance career.Info: 483-1957, www.lcc.edu.

LIBRARIESAlter This Book, Capital AreaDistrict Library South LansingBranch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing,1-5 p.m. Oct. 23. Recycle an oldlibrary board book with paints,papers, markers and ephemera.All supplies provided. Registrationrequired. For grades 6-12. Info:272-9840, www.cadl.org.

Drop-in LEGO Club, CapitalArea District Library Foster Branch,200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing,4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 18. For ages 6and older. Build and create withLEGOs supplied by the library. Info:485-5185, www.cadl.org."

Science Saturday, CapitalArea District Library South LansingBranch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing,10:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Ages 6-12.Join us for hands-on scienceactivities. Registration required.Info: 272-9840, 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.

LITERARYCafe Scientifique, SchulerBooks &Music, 2820 Towne CentreBlvd., Lansing, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Thetopic is “Was Pluto Ever a Planet?”Info: 316-7495.

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NEIGHBORHOODSColonial VillageNeighborhoodAssociationMeet theCandidates Event, GraceUnitedMethodist Church, 1900Boston Blvd., Lansing, 6-9 p.m.Oct. 20. An opportunity tomeetand chat with candidates whoare running for office in the Nov.2 general election. An informalquestion-and-answer period willfollow. Public is welcome.Refreshments 6-6:30 p.m. Program6:30-9 p.m. Info: 882-0015.

NETWORKINGLansing NeighborhoodConference“Neighborhood...What?Creating Great Places”,SouthWashington Office Complex,2500 S. Washington, Lansing,9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Aconference designed to engage,inform, and inspire residents totake ownership in making Lansingneighborhoods safer, healthier, andmore connected. Registrationbegins at 8:30 a.m. Registration feeincludes lunch andmaterials. Info:www.lansingneighborhoodconference.wordpress.com. Cost: $5.

RACESHalloween 5K for JA, HawkIsland Park, 1601 E. Cavanaugh,Lansing, 9 a.m.- noon Oct. 23. Thisevent is part of the Playmaker’sRace Series. Money raised willprovide work readiness,

entrepreneurship, and financialliteracy programs in tri-countyschools. Info: 371-5437,www.jamidmichigan.org/Events/5-k.html. Cost: adults $33, children$18, families $70.

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."

SENIORSAARP Driver SafetyProgram, Great Lakes ChristianHomes, 2050 S. Washington Road,Holt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18. Call tosign up. Info: 694-3700. Cost: $12 .

Fall 2010 Senior Class101, Greer Community LearningCenter at St. Stephen’s CommunityChurch, 1007 Kimberly Drive,Lansing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays,Oct. 12-Nov. 16. This six-weekprogrammeets once a week, andis divided into three sessions eachday: “Self Management for BetterHealth”; “Healthy Lunches” and“De-Mystifying Computer Use forMature Beginners.” Transportationis available, but space is limited.Advance registration is required.Info: 351-6512."

Senior Computer Class102, Greer Community LearningCenter at St. Stephen’s CommunityChurch, 1007 Kimberly Drive,Lansing, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays,Oct. 12 through Nov. 16. Spaceis limited. Advance registrationis required. Lunch/fellowship withSenior Class 101 is available at12:30 p.m. Please call the Centerfor Independent living for

transportation on CATA’s Spec-Tran,999-2760. Info: 351-6512. Cost: $20without lunch for six weeks; $30with lunch for six weeks.

SHOWS ANDSALESAllen Street FarmersMarket, Allen Street FarmersMarket, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St.,Lansing, 2:30-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Info:367-2468, www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org.

The OpenMarket, LansingCenter, 333 E. Michigan Ave.,Lansing, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23.Crafts and collectibles, vintage,Paris flea-market and grandma’sgarage in one show. For moreinfo, vendor info or $1 off couponvisit website or call. Info: 214-8824,www.openmarketmichigan.com.Cost: $5.

SPECIAL EVENTS“Thrill theWorld” Jolly-CedarPlaza, 5140 S. Cedar St., Lansing,arrive at group dance by 6 p.m. for7 p.m. dance Oct. 23. The CharlotteJaycees invites people of all ages inthemid-Michigan area to join otherThriller and Halloween enthusiastsin an international effort to breakthe GuinnessWorld Record forthe largest simultaneous dance.Participants will learn the Thrillerdance. No dance experience isrequired. Official dance time is7 p.m.Costumes are highlyencouraged, but not required.Register online. On-site registrationopens at 1 p.m. Call Lori Friedlisor visit theWeb site for moreinformation. Located next to theMonster MayhemHaunted House.Info: 282-0447,www.charlottemijaycees.org/thrilltheworld. Cost: donations ofnon-perishable food accepted.



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Now that it’s October,school and homework arein full swing. Don’t forgetabout the library when it’stime for your student to doresearch for his next report.

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Storytime for preschool-ers aged 3-5 meets onTuesday mornings at 10:30.Children aged 1 1/2-3 havestorytime on Wednesdaysat 10:30 a.m. Registrationis required for both pro-grams by calling (517)272-9840. Family Storytimeat 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,

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LANSING — The Lansing Concert Bandbegins its first full season under the batonof Dr. Gary T. Sullivan with Autumn Winds2010, at the Okemos High School Audito-rium, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, Oct. 24, 3p.m. Free admission.

The concert will feature trumpet so-loist Richard Illman, associate professorof trumpet at MSU, and principal trumpetwith the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.Professor Illman will play Concertpiece(1996) by James Curnow. Mr. Curnow,born in Port Huron, educated at WayneState and MSU, is one of the pre-eminentAmerican composers for concert band, aswell as a very busy conductor and clini-cian. Concertpiece was commissioned byWoody English, trumpet soloist with theUS Army Band.

The other major works on the programare Aaron Copland’s Red Pony Suite (1948)and the Mackerras-Duthoit arrangementof Pineapple Poll, based on Arthur Sulli-van’s music. You will also hear Robert Jag-er’s Esprit de Corps (a fantasy on “TheMarine’s Hymn”), Ronald Lo Presti’s Elegyfor a Young American (dedicated to JFK),Camille Saint-Saens’ Pas Redouble, andVaughan Williams’ Rhosymedre. Roundingout the program are Alex Lithgow’s pop-ular Invercargill march (1909) and John

Philip Sousa’s rarely played march TheMan Behind the Gun (1898).

A special feature of Autumn Winds 2010will be two clinics: “Clarinet Reed Clinic”presented by John Waytena, principal clar-inetist, and “Trumpet Technique” present-ed by Professor Illman. Both clinics willrun from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m., and participantsare encouraged to bring their instruments.There is no fee for the workshops andno pre-registration required. There will besigns directing you to the appropriate mu-sic rooms at Okemos High School.

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LANSING — Port Lansing willhost its first global logistics confer-ence on Nov. 10 at the Kellogg Hoteland Conference Center in East Lan-sing.

The goal of the conference isto inform Michigan businesses howto utilize Port Lansing for their in-ternational logistics activities andprovide insight to other importantchallenges and opportunities relatedto expanding into global markets.

The Port Lansing 2010 GlobalLogistics Conference, sponsored byCitizens Bank, will have sessions ledby international business and tradeexperts that will focus on the lever-aging Michigan assets and resourcesto help expand business globally.

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Michigan credit unions contin-ued their growth trend in thesecond quarter ending June 30,reporting strong net worth, lend-ing and membership growth, de-spite continuing challenges in theeconomy.

Mid-year statistics from theNational Credit Union Adminis-tration (NCUA) and the CreditUnion National Association(CUNA) highlight the secure fi-nancial condition and continuedconsumer support offered by thestate’s credit unions.

“Michigan’s credit unions are abright spot among financial insti-tutions in the state, despite ongo-ing difficulties in our economy.

They are lending in their com-munities and supporting busi-nesses and families,” says DavidAdams, president and CEO of theMichigan Credit Union League &Affiliates.

“Our industry is focused on theneeds of consumers who, as cred-it union members, are also own-ers.

At a time when big banksare hard-pressed to make profits,credit unions are growing by of-fering consumer-friendly alterna-tives.”

Michigan has the largest pro-portion of credit union membersamong the ten most populousstates, with 44 percent of resi-dents belonging to a credit union.

Since the beginning of thisyear, nearly 15,000 residents

moved their money to their localcredit union, bringing total creditunion membership in the state to4,448,600.

Key numbersNationally, for the same time

period, 590,000 Americans joineda credit union, to a total of 91.7million members.

• NCUA’s second quarter datafor Michigan’s credit unionsshowed improved earnings withstronger than expected return onassets of 0.3 percent despite highloan losses resulting from a chal-lenging economy.

• The net worth to assetsratio, a key measure of financialstrength, shows Michigan creditunions at 10.7 percent, higherthan the national credit union av-erage (9.9 percent), or for Mich-igan banks (9.2 percent). TheNCUA reports that 94 percentof Michigan credit unions arewell-capitalized.

• As Michigan banks contin-ued to freeze credit (12 percentdecline) in the second quarter,loans by Michigan credit unionsgrew (1.2 percent) for the period.Specific areas included used autoloans (up 10.3 percent), first mort-gages (up 2.6 percent) and creditcards (up 5.3 percent).

• For the previous 12 monthsending June 30, commercial busi-ness loans (member businesslending) by credit unions showedstrong growth, up 17.7 percent,

while the national growth ratefor credit unions was 7.7 percent.For Michigan banks, commerciallending declined 5.7 percentthrough June. Nationally, com-mercial lending by banks declined13.9 percent during the period.

• Real estate loans by statecredit unions grew 0.8 percentduring the second quarter. Realestate loans by Michigan banksdeclined 13.3 percent and 6.8 per-cent at banks nationally.

• Credit union savings depos-its grew by 7.5 percent throughthe second quarter. In this cate-gory, money markets are the fast-est growing accounts (up 20.7percent), as consumers seek the

safety and soundness and higherrates offered by credit unions.

Saving encouragedAdams notes that credit unions

encourage saving and responsibleborrowing with programs such asSave to Win, in which membersmake a $25 deposit for the chanceto win monthly cash prizes and ayearly grand prize of $100,000.

The program helps people savemoney instead of spending it onlottery tickets, for example. Todate, more than 13,500 Michigan

credit union members have saveda total of $12.1 million.

“Credit unions continue toserve the needs of their communi-ty and members, who will alwaysneed business and auto loans,mortgages and savings options,”says Adams.

“Despite chronically high un-employment in Michigan, commu-nity-based credit unions continueto contribute to the state’s eco-nomic recovery by strengtheningtheir financials and adding newmembers.”

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The Michigan Credit Union League has announcedthe results of its first statewide consumer study, showingthat, relative to bank customers, almost twice as manycredit union members have an outstanding relationshipwith their financial institution.

The MCUL-commissioned study, conducted online inAugust, 2010 by Harris Interactive, also showed that 76percent of credit union members are “absolutely confi-dent” that their institution is the best place for their finan-cial needs, while 31 percent of bank customers felt thesame way.

“Credit unions’ not-for-profit structure means that theinstitution is always working in the best interests of themembers,” says David Adams, president and CEO of theMichigan Credit Union League & Affiliates.

“This study shows that bank customers are movingtheir money to credit unions, including 15,000 people inMichigan through the first half of 2010, because of highersavings rates and lower loan rates and fees.”

ResultsHarris Interactive found clear differences between

Michigan banks and credit unions in customers’ sat-isfaction, loyalty and willingness to recommend theinstitution:

• Sixty-seven percent of credit union members be-lieve their financial institution operates with their bestinterests in mind, compared to only 21 percent of bankcustomers.

• Only 31 percent of bank customers would “def-initely” recommend their financial institution to afriend, family member or co-worker, compared to 64percent of credit union members.

• Seven out of ten Michigan credit union memberswill “definitely not” switch their primary financial in-stitution in the next year, while only three out of tenbank customers agree.

• Credit union members gave their financial in-stitution more positive ratings than bank customers

for quality of service, overall value, problem resolu-tion, transparency, trust, appreciating their business,customer service, community involvement and doingwhat’s best for the customer. “Consumers are lookingfor alternatives, seeing this as a good time to switch toa financial institution they trust,” says Adams. “Creditunions are dedicated to helping people lead more se-cure financial lives as well as being safe, secure, feder-ally-insured institutions.”

Study methodologyThe 2010 MCUL Consumer Study was conducted on-

line within Michigan by Harris Interactive between Au-gust 20, 2010 and August 30, 2010.

The study included 828 Michigan residents age 18+,419 of whom are bank customers and 409 of whomare credit union members. No estimates of theoreticalsampling error can be calculated; a full methodology isavailable.

7 of 10 will not switch to a bank, study says

Study: Credit unions lead in trust, confidence

A credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit,cooperative financial institution.

It is formed to permit those in the field ofmembership to pool their savings, lend to one another,and own the organization where they save, borrow,and obtain related financial services.

Since credit unions exist solely to serve theirmember-owners,customers can be assured offavorable rates on your savings investments andcompetitively-priced, low interest rates on your loans.

Credit unions are meeting the financial needs ofpeople all over the world. In fact, nearly 82 millionpeople nationally belong to 9,964 credit unions,reaching over one-third of the nation’s population.

It is easy and very advantageous to join acredit union today and start making use of memberownership.

Can anyone joinCredit unions are for everyone, but not everyone can

belong to a given credit union.The members of each credit union must share a

“common bond,” such as being employed at the sameworkplace, belonging to the same church or fraternalorganization, or living in the same neighborhood.

Some credit unions serve an entire community. Oth-ers serve several employee groups.

How can I locate a credit union?CU Match Up is a user-friendly, web-based service

that links individuals or groups with credit unionsthey may be eligible to join.

CU Match Up is easy to use, just complete a seriesof simple fields such as the city, county, or zip code ofwhere you live, your employer information, religiousaffiliation, ethnic group or association/organizationthat you belong to. All this information can lead tomembership in a credit union.

Your input is compared to the information con-tained in the CU MatchUpDatabase and a list ofmatched credit unions will be displayed.

You can received detailed information on one orall credit unions listed by clicking on a credit union’sname.

The detailed inquiry will provide you with informa-tion about the credit union’s website, e-mail, address,branch location, phone number and fax numbers.

For credit unions that have e-mail service, it is pos-sible that you may be contacted by the credit union bye-mail, and it will be easy for a potentia customer tofind out key details.

An information form is provided at the end of thecredit union detail screen, just complete the contactinformation fields provided, and the credit union willcontact you.

What are some advantages?Because credit unions are democratic, member-

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Each year, the credit union holds an annual election andmeeting, where members select candidates for the Board ofDirectors, from among their peers, to represent them in set-ting the policies of the credit union. Credit union electionsare based on a one-member, one-vote structure.

This structure is unlike the for-profit, public companieswhere stockholders vote according to the number of sharesof stock they own.

Besides the member-ownership advantage, the not-for-profit status of credit unions enables them to operate ata lower cost than many for-profit institutions, and helpsthem to offer competitive loan and savings rates to you,the member.

Credit unions have the ability to offer a wide range offinancial services - all to help you meet your financial needsfor saving and borrowing.

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He assumed his duties in July and re-places Terry Pearson who retired lastspring.

Growth and stability are key prioritiesfor CASE Credit Union and Jeff has aproven track record of success and hasthe ability to implement positive change.

Benson brings with him over 21 yearsof leadership, management and opera-tions experience within the credit unionindustry.

He most recently served as Vice Pres-ident of Operations with Michigan StateUniversity Federal Credit Union in EastLansing, Michigan, where he played a keyrole in the organization’s financial perfor-mance.

Benson’s philosophy begins with put-ting members first, always.

He strongly believes in the credit unionmovement and is very involved in the Lan-sing community.

Benson’s vision for CASE Credit Unionis to offer exceptional member service,innovative products and services that areeasy to use and to provide members withthe convenience they deserve.

CASE Credit Union is the only finan-cial institution in town that offers 7-day-a-week service with four local Meijerbranch locations.

Benson is also a strong advocate foremployees, “our internal members,” hecalls them.

“By providing employees with the train-ing and tools they need, we enrich theirlives along with our members, a win-winfor everyone,” Benson says.

His hopes for the near future are tocontinue to grow and offer members thevery best in financial products and pro-vide them with excellent member ser-vice.

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A s a trade association leader, I realize that one ofmy highest priorities is to make sure that we are

helping the industry grow and expand while helping thepublic understand the ben-efits of credit unions as onemeans of helping with in-dustry growth.

That is why our CreditUnion Difference Initiativehas been such a consis-tently high priority for theMCUL.

In 2010, we launched the “Own your Money” campaignwith an unprecedented total spend of $3.5 million, with$900,000 coming in contributions from 60 percent of ourcredit unions.

This was matched by CUcorp and the $1.8 million wasthen spent in the spring on TV and radio ads that toutedthe “Own your Money” messages.

Plans call for spending an additional $1.4 million con-tributed by CUcorp on ads that will promote the Sprintmembership enhancement program and the Save to Winprogram offered by 50 of our member credit unions.

Finally, in August, CUcorp funded $350,000 of radioads that were issue advocacy ads related to CongressmanHoekstra and credit union service in Michigan.

Positive environmentThis messaging, along with scores of positive TV, radio

and newspaper stories supported by the MCUL, has allcontributed to an unprecedented positive environment forcredit union growth.

In my 23 years as an association CEO, I’ve never wit-nessed a time where credit unions have so much op-portunity for growth and public acceptance.

In fact, many credit unions don’t have the net worthcapacity to keep up with deposit growth opportunities.Most have plenty of lending capacity.

They’re just challenged by economic conditions to re-main conservative in lending. As for membership growth,larger credit unions are especially fortunate in benefittingfrom a new membership surge right now and even as acombined industry, we are seeing some good net growthnumbers even as Michigan’s population continues toshrink.

Michigan continues to lead the nation among the 10most populous states with more than 44 percent of thepopulation belonging to a credit union.

And in 2009, Michigan credit unions saw the strongestmembership growth in 5 years with a net increase of40,000 members. This trend continued in the first half of2010 with 15,000 net new members added.

Consumer studyA recent consumer study commissioned by the MCUL

can shed some light on why people are joining creditunions.

Obviously, with the economic meltdown, the credit cri-sis and negative scrutiny by Congress and the media onbanks, credit unions have benefitted.

But credit unions have earned the respect as they havecontinued to lend and serve in extraordinary ways.

The consumer study showed that while 61 percent ofMichigan credit union members indicated that they have

an outstanding relationship with their credit union, only34 percent of Michigan bank customers could say thesame.

Also, compared to bank customers, credit union mem-bers have significantly more confidence and trust in theirfinancial institution.

Very high satisfactionSome 95 percent of credit union members indicated

that they were absolutely or somewhat confident in theirfinancial institution while bank customers scored theirbanks at only 83 percent.

When asked which of 7 positive adjectives describedtheir primary financial institution, 30 percent of creditunion members said all of the adjectives described theircredit union while only 12 percent of bank customers feltthe same.

A final key finding was that 70 percent of credit unionmembers said they will definitely NOT switch to anotherfinancial institution in the next year while only 31 percentof bank customers could show such support.

And when asked about overall satisfaction, 85 percentof credit union members said they were very satisfiedwhile only 57 percent of bank customers could make thatclaim.

Great approvalWhen consumers were asked if they were absolutely

confident in their institution being the best place for theirfinancial needs, credit unions scored a whopping 76 per-

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cent approval rating compared to only 31percent for bank customers.

And when it came to trusting the institu-tion to have their best interests at heart,only 21 percent of bank customers com-pletely trusted their bank compared to 67percent who trust their credit union.

More than 64 percent of credit unionmembers would definitely recommendtheir credit union to a friend, family mem-ber or co-worker while only 31 percent ofbank customers would do the same.

When asked whether they would con-sider a bank for their next loan/credit cardor financial product, only 22 percent ofcredit union members would consider abank while 43 percent of bank customerswould consider a credit union.

That represents a great marketing op-portunity. That’s a lot of data but it speaksvolumes about what is happening rightnow.

Convenience as an issueThe primary reason that bank custom-

ers choose their bank is convenience whilelow-cost service edges out convenienceamong credit union members’ reasons forchoosing their credit union to do business.

If credit unions are to fully capturegrowth opportunities, they have tocontinue to expand shared branching

and no-fee ATM networking in order toimprove the perceptions of convenience.If the industry can do that, growthopportunities could explode in the future.

Almost half of bank customers said theywould be better persuaded to use a creditunion if there were more locations closerto home or work and 40 percent said thatmore ATM locations would be a factor forconsidering a credit union.

So, the public’s positive perceptions ofcredit unions and their desire to switchare both heavily impacted by convenienceissues.

As an industry, we need to address thisby expanding our shared branching andATM networks and by promoting these net-works in order to change the public’s per-ceptions of credit unions.

Another challenge is that 45 percent ofbank customers still don’t realize that ev-eryone is eligible to join a credit union.

Even 25 percent of credit union mem-bers don’t realize that anyone can joinmany credit unions. So we have somework to do in communicating more aboutmembership eligibility.

Healthy lending rateIn addition to membership growth, the

second quarter showed that credit unionscontinue to lend at a healthier rate thanbanks, even though lending has slowedsomewhat for credit unions in the first

half of 2010. Credit unions’ loans grew by3.6 percent in the second quarter after aslight contraction of -1.2 percent in the firstquarter. Member business loans showedthe strongest growth in the second quarterwith 10 percent growth, followed by usedvehicle loans with almost 8 percent andcredit cards with 6 percent.

Even first mortgage loans showed arebound with 3 percent growth in thequarter. These rates are all actual growthrates and not annualized figures. This loangrowth compares favorably to bank lend-ing in Michigan since lending in virtuallyall categories continued to decline in thefirst half of the year for banks.

Deposits skyrocketAnd in the area of deposit growth, total

credit union deposits grew by 4 percentin the second quarter with the strongestgrowth coming in money market accountswith 6 percent followed by regular sharesand share drafts at 5 percent and 4percent respectively.

Hidden in these aggregate trends isdata that shows how larger credit unionsare growing much faster than smallerones.

With regard to membership, creditunions with over $100 million in assetsposted 5 percent growth in membershipcompared to .7 percent for the wholeindustry.

In the area of deposit growth, likewise,the largest credit unions grew depositsby almost 12 percent compared to astatewide average of 6 percent and loansgrew by 5 percent compared to anindustry total of just 1 percent.

Smaller credit unionsClearly, as an industry, we need to find

ways to help smaller credit unions withtheir growth challenges if they are to sur-vive and prosper along with larger creditunions.

The answer here may be finding waysfor smaller credit unions to share brand-ing, product development and marketingmessages. This is something that theMCUL will begin to explore in the fourthquarter of this year.

All of the data from call reports andconsumer research continues to show thatcredit unions in Michigan are performingwell in these difficult economic times.

Opportunities abound for our industryto seize more market share, grow theirmemberships and do more to serve the im-portant financial needs of Michigan house-holds.

At the MCUL, we look forward to work-ing with our industry leaders to find waysto address these challenges and opportuni-ties in the months and years ahead.

–– David Adams is President & CEO,Michigan Credit Union League

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Growth: Credit unions see growth on several levels

Credit unions are for everyone, but thelaw places some limits on the people theymay serve.

A credit union’s charter defines its “fieldof membership,” which could be an em-ployer, church, school, or community. Any-one working for an employer that sponsorsa credit union, for example, is eligible tojoin that credit union. If you don’t belong,here’s how to find a credit union to join:

1. Poll your family.Does your spouse’s employer sponsor

a credit union? Most credit unions allowcredit union members’ families to join.Each credit union, however, may define“family” differently. At some credit unions,only members of your immediate familyare eligible. At other credit unions, familymay include extended family members,such as cousins, uncles, and aunts.

2.Ask your boss.Your company may sponsor a credit

union, or may be a select employee group(SEG) that has access to a credit union.

Many employers offer direct deposit ofpayroll to your credit union.

3. Quiz the neighbors.Some credit unions have a “community”

field of membership, serving a region de-fined by geography rather than by em-ployment or some other association. Askfriends in the community if they know of acredit union you may join.

4. Read the yellow pages.Some credit unions rarely advertise, so

you might not know about them unless youlook them up.

A yellow pages display ad may state acredit union’s field of membership. If not,at least you’ll know what number to call toask about membership eligibility.

5. Search online.Use the online Michigan credit union

finder.

6. Call your state league.In Michigan, you can call (800) 262-6285

x225 and speak to someone who can helpyou find a nearby credit union. Or, callthe National Credit Union Administrationat (800) 358-5710. You’ll hear an electronicmessage that includes the name and tele-phone number of a person at the creditunion league in your state who can helpyou find a credit union to join.

How credit unions are monitoredThe National Credit Union Administra-

tion (NCUA), governed by a three-mem-ber board appointed by the Presidentand confirmed by the U.S. Senate, isthe independent federal agency thatcharters and supervises federal creditunions.

NCUA, with the backing of the fullfaith and credit of the U.S. government,operates the National Credit UnionShare Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), insur-ing the savings of 80 million accountholders in all federal credit unions andmany state-chartered credit unions.

The Office of Financial and InsuranceRegulation (OFIR) is totally responsiblefor the regulation of 268 credit unions,

Blue Cross Blue Shield, 31 HMOs, 132banks, 175 domestic insurance compa-nies, 1,300 foreign insurance companies,1,583 investment advisors, 2,164 securi-ties broker-dealers, 6,000 consumer fi-nance lenders, 75,000 insurance agents,and 120,715 securities agents.

Michigan is the first state to co-ordinate the regulatory efforts of thefinancial institutions, insurance, and se-curities industries under the federal Fi-nancial Services Reform Act of 1999.

Overseeing OFIR is CommissionerKen Ross. Governor Jennifer M. Gran-holm appointed Mr. Ross on February22, 2008.

The Office of Financial and InsuranceRegulation operates under two distinctoffices.

The Office of Financial Evaluationand The Office of Policy, Conduct andConsumer Assistance.

The position of Chief Deputy Com-missioner for the Office of FinancialEvaluation is currently vacant. FrancesK. Wallace serves as Chief Deputy Com-missioner for the Office of Policy, Con-duct and Consumer Assistance

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The Sparrow Foundation recently re-ceived a $15,000 donation from the Lan-sing Chapter of Credit Unions to benefit theSparrow Children’s Center.

The gift will be used to recruit and retainpediatric surgeons to the mid-Michigan re-gion.

The donation came from proceeds fromthe chapter’s annual summer golf outing. Itwill be matched one-for-one by the SparrowFoundation. The gift will be placed in thePediatric Surgery Endowment.

“We are very excited about this dona-tion,” said Sparrow Foundation PresidentMike Wall.

“We will put the money to very good useso that your child will not have to leave this

community to get the best surgical care.”Wall accepted the donation today, along

with Dr. Stephen Guertin, medical directorof the Sparrow Children’s Center.

The Lansing Chapter of Credit Unions ispart of Credit Unions for Kids, which rais-es money for the Children’s Miracle Net-work. Sparrow is the Children’s MiracleNetwork’s mid-Michigan partner.

“The credit union philosophy is evidenthere: people helping people,” said KendraOsborn, of the Auto Body Credit Union inLansing, a chapter member. “We have astrong commitment to giving back to thecommunity.”

The Lansing Chapter of Credit Unions iscomprised of 13 area credit unions.

Local credit unions donate toSparrow’s Children Center

Gabriels Community Credit Union hasbeen serving the financial needs of peoplein the greater Lansing area for over 50years.

In a time when many credit unions havemerged into large state and national finan-cial organizations, Gabriels has maintaineda philosophy to serve members on a locallevel. Gabriels has remained steadfast toits original mission:

“To provide low cost financial servicesto our members in a prompt and personalmanner.”

Our members come first and our goal isto serve each and every member with per-sonalized attention.

“Gabriels Credit Union came throughfor us in a big way. Right after we openedour business, we had a lot of high interestcredit card debt.

The Gabriels team helped us consoli-date that debt into a low interest line ofcredit. We will always appreciate that, ”said Alexander and Linda Beal, owners of

Innova Salon and Day Spa.Often, there are misconceptions with

small credit unions, such as our ability toserve all consumers in Ingham, Eaton andClinton counties from one location at 1901E. Michigan Avenue.

However, the reality is that we helpmembers not only at our main branch butthrough shared branching and with nu-merous electronic services that include anATM network of 28,000 machines world-wide.

The National Credit Union Administra-tion defines a Small Asset Sized creditunion as one with is 25 million or under inassets. Size doesn’t always matter.

Although Gabriels Community CreditUnion is small, it still offers the sameservices that the big financial institutionsoffer including: ATMs and Debit cards;Visa cards; savings and loan programswith competitive rates and dividends; CD’s;checking and Gift Cards.

Dave Muylle, a local contractor said,“I use Gabriels for much of my financialneeds. It is a direct way to support localbusiness.

The same money that Lansing membersput into savings at Gabriels gets loaned tolocal citizens and businesses.”

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“I’ve been a member of Gabriel’s Com-munity Credit Union for 25 years andhave found the staff to be consistently

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things realistically cost.Here are 10 rules to live by to protect yourself:1.) Be Real - Take a realistic approach to your spending

habits, your bills and what things realistically cost.2.) Pay Yourself First - Realize the benefit of saving mon-

ey and the power of compounding. Set aside some moneyfor savings from every paycheck. Never have any extramoney? Start saving and you will.

3.) Understand Credit - Credit can be a useful tool, or itcan be a trap into a downward spiral of debt.

4.) Have a Spending Plan - Create a realistic spendingplan and stick to it. Monitor expenditures to reducespending that does not fit into your personal and familygoals and budget. Strive to live under your means.

5.) Use Financial Products Wisely - Develop a relation-ship with a reputable financial institution.

The Reality is that a credit union provides financial edu-cation and can save you money.

Learn how to use checking accounts and ATM’s wise-ly. Avoid overdraft fees, check cashing stores and paydaylenders.

6.) Review Your Accounts and Statements - Look for

errors and fraud. Look at your statements and your billsas soon as you receive them. Keep track of your balances,your limits and due dates to avoid overdraft fees, over limitfees and late fees.

7.) Be a Smart Consumer - Plan, save, research andcomparison shop for large purchases.

Include maintenance costs in your budget. Resist im-pulse buying and advertising hooks; use coupons and waitfor specials.

8.) Buy a REAListic Car - Research and shop around fora quality vehicle that fits your budget. Don’t buy on emo-tion. Be sure to budget for insurance and repairs.

Review the “Consumers Report” annual auto issue orauto websites before buying. Shop and compare auto loanrates to save on finance charges.

9.) Save for Retirement - In safe investments for yourfuture. Small amounts invested early and often will growsubstantially. Ask about all costs and compare fees for in-vestment accounts.

10.) Set Financial Goals - Set and stick to realistic finan-cial goals.

Include short term and long term goals to guide yourspending and saving. Evaluate and adjust goals periodi-cally to keep them realistic.

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As our nation climbs out of its worst economicslump in 60 years, many Americans are returningto the rock-solid principles of disciplined saving,

prudent investment and a well-informed trust in theirmoney managers.

A renewed understanding also exists that small busi-ness, more than Wall Street and the large companies itserves, is the primary engine of jobs and prosperity.

It should be little surprise, then, that credit unions haveemerged from the financial wreckage of the last two yearsbruised but stronger, certainly wiser and more relevant tothe average consumer than ever before.

Though the future looks bright, it would be a disserviceto credit union members and the American public to mini-mize the industry’s missteps or to fail to explain what weare doing to correct them. The bitter fact is that, to pre-serve capital and confidence, the National Credit UnionAdministration has recently taken under conservatorshipthree corporate credit unions, the larger institutions thatsupply back-office financial and administrative services tolocal credit unions. These moves were similar to stepstaken against two other “corporates” that did not meet ourstandards for financial viability in 2008.

What went wrong?By now the story is all too familiar: Mortgage brokers

made dubious loans that led to waves of foreclosures. Rat-ing agencies handed out AAA ratings for mortgage-backedsecurities that are now “toxic assets.” When the mortgagebubble burst in 2007 and 2008, the fallout caused an ex-traordinary decline in the global economy.

It also exposed some of our largest corporate creditunions to extreme shock since they, too, had investedheavily in mortgage-backed securities. When the marketfor these bonds collapsed, the losses pushed a handfulof corporates toward insolvency, requiring swift action onour part to prevent a systemic collapse. To stabilize thesystem, NCUA guaranteed shares at all the corporates. Letme be clear: This is not a government bailout. Not onedime of taxpayer money will be spent to cover losses. One

laudable aspect of the creditunion system is that it takescare of its own. And nowthe vast majority of well-runand financially stable creditunions will repay their guar-antees through special assess-ments.

People will see no changes at their credit unions.NCUA has acted to ensure their credit union service is notdisrupted in any way.

That is an explanation, not an excuse. To be sure,credit unions were not the only financial institutions to bewhipsawed by a plunging economy and suddenly worth-less securities.

But it should not have happened, and NCUA is commit-ted to making sure it does not happen again. We havejust announced a regulatory framework, developed in con-sultation with the Treasury Department and the FederalReserve, that will require higher capital levels at corpo-rates and place greater controls on their risk-taking, whilestrengthening oversight, governance and transparency.

For example, the new rules prohibit a corporate creditunion from accepting funds from a single source exceed-ing 10 percent of its assets and from concentrating toomuch risk in a single type of asset.

Encouraging signsLast quarter, U.S. credit union membership swelled to

more than 90 million. Assets, shares, loans and net worthall grew, albeit slightly. Shares grew six times faster thanloans. Investments rose by 5 percent. The credit union ag-gregate net worth ratio held steady at 9.9 percent, whichmeans credit unions hold more than $80 billion in capital.

More than 95 percent of federally insured credit unionsexceed the statutory definition of “well capitalized.” Thesenumbers are not record-setting.

Just as important, during a time when millions of Amer-icans saw their life savings wiped out as the stock marketcratered, not one member lost a dime of the money they

Credit unions emerge stronger after crisiskept in federally insured credit unions, all of which guar-antee deposits up to $250,000 in the same way the FederalDeposit Insurance Corp. insures bank deposits.

None of this is to suggest that we see nothing butblue skies ahead. Many parts of the country continue toface high unemployment, declining real estate values andstruggling businesses.

Today’s credit unions arebetter capitalized, more di-versely invested, more competitive and more closely mon-itored. Across the U.S., the nearly 8,000 federally insuredcredit unions help families establish a credit record, im-prove their financial skills, advance their education andstrengthen their security by giving access to basic prod-ucts and services. And they ensure entrepreneurs’ accessto the capital they need to expand and hire new workers.

–– Debbie Matz is the chair of the NCUA

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The employees of theLansing Postal CommunityCredit Union recently do-nated goods to the WalterReed Army Medical Cen-ter in Washington DC insupport of disabled wom-en Veterans.

LPCCU employees par-ticipated in dress-downdays during the monthsof August and Septemberand made donations to pur-chase the items for the Vet-erans.

Mike Smith, an LPCCU

member and VFW mem-ber in Charlotte, Michi-gan, picked up the itemswhich will be sent to theMedical Center via theUnited States Postal Ser-vice.

The credit Union alsohas a poster in its lobbywith pictures honoringsome of the credit unionscurrent and past Veterans.

The credit union thanksall of our service men andwomen for their service toour country.

Postal CU employees donateto Army medical center

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• Outreach to parents and the commu-nity, including a survey of what familiesneed from school, a revamping of parent-teacher conferences and regularly sched-uled calls home from teachers.

• The calendar includes 156 full daysand 17 half days for students. The half-days are to free teachers up for ongoingprofessional development, Land said. Shesaid activities and enrichment could bescheduled at the school on half-days for

students. Land and her team are scheduledto meet today to work out the cost of theplan and to determine how much could bepaid with federal and state grant money.

Union President Jerry Swartz said theLansing Schools Education Associationhas worked cooperatively with the Easternteam on the class schedule, which wouldrequire modifications to the labor contract.1. Board President Jack Davis and boardmember Hugh Clarke Jr. both expressedconcerns about the added cost of a longerschool day.

Eastern: Optional hourspart of restructuring ideasContinued from page 1

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Michael A.Ash

Michael A. Ash graduated from theArmy ROTC (Reserve Officer TrainingCorps) Leader Development and Assess-ment Course, also known as “Operation War-rior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

The 32 days of training provide the bestpossible professional training and evalua-tion for all cadets in the aspects of militarylife, administration and logistical support.

The cadet is a student at Texas A&M Uni-versity, Killeen.

He is the son of Gwen S. Moore of Lan-sing. His wife, Kimberly, is the daughter ofBen Czarnecki of Lafayette, Wis., and JennyMarlatt of Mason.

Ash is a 1998 graduate of Lansing Chris-tian High School.

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ground will have a surface that allows chil-dren in wheelchairs or who use walkers toaccess it, and will also be geared toward chil-dren who are blind or who have other impair-ments.

“Our hope is to have the surface for theplayground installed by next spring,” Devinesaid.

Other local winners include:•Michigan AMBER Alert Foundation —

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Nonprofits compete for cash in charity challenge

DELTA TWP. — Six mid-Michigan non-profit organizations received a total of $90,000from the Art Van chain of furniture storesWednesday morning as part of Art Van’s Char-ity Challenge.

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Vote For a charitySix local charities are competing with 44 other organizations around the state to

receive a $25,000 donation from the Art Van chain of furniture stores.Votes will be accepted through Oct. 31.

To vote for a charity, visit artvancharitychallenge.com.

ities around the state, are now competingwith each other to receive an additional$25,000 from Art Van. The winner will be de-cided by the number of votes each charity re-ceives online at Art Van’s Charity Challengewebsite.

Among the local competitors are a orga-nizations that support families of childrenwith Down syndrome, work to prevent sud-den infant death syndrome and plan to installplayground equipment accessible to childrenwith disabilities.

In all, Art Van has given away $1 million tocharities around the state so far, and the do-nations come on top of an additional $1 mil-lion given away to 50 other charities last yearas part of Art Van’s 50th anniversary.

“It’s easy to write the checks, but you’rethe ones to really be thanked. ... It’s easy tomake a buck, but it’s a lot tougher to makea difference,” Art Van founder and ChairmanArt Van Elslander said as the donations werepresented to the organizations at the chain’sDelta Township store.

Cynthia Hutchinson, founder of the Bandof Angels charity, said her organization willuse the $15,000 donated Wednesday to sup-port and educate the brothers and sisters ofchildren who have Down syndrome.

“A lot of (the brothers and sisters) thinkthey will have a harder life because of this,but the book shows that having a childwith a cognitive disorder in the family canmake your life better, but in a different way,”Hutchinson said.

CASE Cares, a charity affiliated withCASE Credit Union, will use its $15,000 do-nation to install an accessible playgroundin Potter Park for people with disabilities,Chairwoman Kathy Devine said. The play-

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BLOOMQUIST SERVICESESTATE S AL E . FIRST OFTWO THIS WEEK. 10 8 7FOXHILLS, EAST LANSING.THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Oct.21 & 22. 9 to 2 d aily. Off N.Harrison j ust south of LakeLansing Rd. take Tarletonwest to Winchester toFoxhills. Nice sale w/ 20scarved dining set w/ sixchairs, antique shabbychic hall tree with seat,pitcher & bowl washstandw/ mirror, old school des k,newer oak bu ffet , oak din -ing set w/ roll aboutchairs, upholstered f urn.inc. large hassock, twopiece swivel chair w/ rock-ing footstool, nice oak sidetables, wooden chairs &rocker, barstools, old S ing-er console mach., kingbrass bed, iced finis hward -robe d resser & long mir-rored d resser, queen bed,other d ressers, nitestands ,comp. des k, painted f urn.,prints inc. Lake C harlevoix,tv’s inc. Sam sung 40" LCD-HD, Pioneer tuner & speak-ers, lamps, printer, C hrist-mas tree, Dept. 56 snow vil-lage, snow baby coll. w/boxes, glass & china,Noritake set, GermanC hristmas dinnerwa re set,silverplate table serviceset in box, kitchen misc.,mixer, brea dma ker, books,record s, some linens, man-ual trea dmill, golf clubs &more. Numbers at 8 Thurs.Home opens at 9. No earlygarage. Full det ails w/ pic-tures at:www.estatesales.net

MULTI FAMILY S ALE 12494Petrie Rd., S unfield.Thurs.-Sat . Oct. 21-23, 9-5.Wooden swing set, 6’ dou -ble sink vanity, des k,couch, stove, toys, kickboxing bag, misc. f urni-ture., househhold dec or.

WINTER SALE BIGNew kids thru ad ult coats,boots, hats, mittens,sweaters, holida y dec or.9am-5pm, Fri. & Sat . Oct.22 & 23. 2450 S . Hartel,C harlotte.

PORTLAND GARAGE SALE- 5 Families! THE SALE YOUHAVE BEEN WAITING ALLSUMMER FOR! Householditems & dec or, flor al sofa ,matching footstool andcurtains, foos ball table,antiques, kid’s toys, boysquality clothing size 3 – 8,ad ult clothing, severalpurses, and many itemspriced under $1.00!Fri. 10/22, f rom 8 – 6 andSat . 10/23 f rom 8 – 3. 9910Looking Glass.

BLOOMQUIST SERVICESESTATE S ALE . 110 N. LO-GAN,DEWITT. FRIDAY& SA-TURDAY. Oct. 22 & 23. 9 to2 d aily. At the dow ntownlight in DeWitt go west twoblocks to Logan then northto sale. E state of RobertaReed. Packed home w/ an-tique f urniture inc. maho-gany d roplea f dining setw/ 3 leaves & six harpback chairs, oak & walnutcommode/ d resser, jennylind bed, mahogany fourposter bed w/ vanity & tall7 d rawer d resser, oak1890s fiv e d rawer highboyd resser, Lincoln roll armrocker, one d rawer stand,> Cable Nelson babyGrand Piano, Victorianchairs, marble topplantstands , 40s side ta-bles, mahogany des k,footstools , curved cornercredenz a, boudoir chair,nic nac shelves, cool for mi-ca serving cart, dec ochrome barstool, mirrors,fine lamps inc. onyx, handpainted, enamel on gold &pottery, wall art, prints &oils, newer items w/ High-land house sofa , loveseat,upholstered chairs, dinetteset, tv & more. Lots of niceold glass & china, Noritake,Nippon, Limoges, turkeyplates, Johnson Bros. chinaset & fine hand painted.Precious Moments,Roseville vases, as-is, cut,pressed, elegant, depr es-sion, Fenton & other glass,stemware, sterling,silverplate & gold tone Vio-la dinner ware, jew elry,some clothing, nice oldlinens, Necchi portablesewing mach., lots of kitch-en wares, micro, C hrist-mas, Mary & JosephHummels, books, games &sheet music. Garage w/household supplies, lawn& garden misc., a fewtools, Sch winn exer. bike &tons more. Numbers at 8Fri., garage at 8:30, homeat 9. Full det ails & picturesat: www.estatesales.net

DEWITT, NOT YOUR U S U ALGARAGE SALE!, Sat , Oct 23,9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m., 401Riverview Drive (off W.Geneva Drive, f romSch avey or HerbisonRoad). S elling collectiblesat redu ced prices: LOTS ofLongaberger baskets, col-lector plates, Beanie Ba-bies, Beanie dis play cases,and seasonal dec or.

YOU DON’T WANTTO MISS THIS ONE!

CHARLOTTE- ANTIQUESALE! 221 EAST LOVETT,Oct 21-23 (Thurs-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat . 9am-4pm)

NUMBERS AT8:30AM THURS.

Oak f ull sized bedr oomset; several oak chests ofd rawers; various des ks;secretaries; numerouschairs of all types; parlorsets; ward robes; ornatepiano stool; parlor tables;oak high chair; walnut teacart; Robbins dining table;f ainting couch; round oakpedesta l dining tables;clocks (mantle & des k);numerous light fixture sand parts; 2 newel postlamps; beds; handy man?sbed; d ressers including awalnut Eastl ake w/ slatetop; Mission & Victorianside boar d s; hall trees;Grinnell Bros spinet piano;pictures; f rames; ceda rchest; oak ice box; largedis play case; rugs of manysizes; Portland Library cir-culation des k and muchmore?

Glassware & china of allkinds . Hall red teapots,pitchers, bowls, etc.; lotsof art pottery (Roseville,Rookwood, Weller, Owens,Hull, Van Briggle); silver(sterling & silver plate);Cam bridge Depressionglassware; ten piece serv-ice of Manhattan withserving pieces (no ParkAve.); Franciscan Appledinnerwa re (all vintage);Royal Ruby glassware;Georges Briard VictorianGar dens china; Lenox?Winter Greetings E very-d ay? ironstone; Pf altzgraffC hristmas glasses;Noritake Juno china; sign-ed Haviland platter; 2quilts; a few linens; vin-tage kitchen utensils; wireice cream parlor table &chairs; newly restored vin-tage porch glider; porchrocker; 2 vintage lawnchairs and much more.Terms: Cas h, Local checks.S orry, no credit car d s. Call517-285-90 19 or E [email protected] questions.

EATON RAPIDS MOPSMom 2Mom Sale! Sav ethe d ate. Sat ., Oct. 23,9am-1pm. First U nitedMethodist C hurch 600 SMain S t, Eat on Rapids .Over 35 differ ent ven-dors with clothing, f urni-ture, equipment, toys,etc. Free admission.Call E mily at 517-663-6353 for more info.!

MASON- BASEMENT CLEAN -OUT!! 1207 TUTTLE RD.,Oct. 23, 9-5p.m. Furniture,computer des k, wing-backchairs. Lawn roller, tread -mill, sit-up bench,collectibles, clothing andmuch more!!

MASON- MULTI FAMILYSALE, 2205 S . Meridia nRd., Barnes off 127 E . toMeridia n Rd. Oct. 22 & 23,9-? Hallmark & other holi-d ay dec or, books, craf tsupplies, glassware, cloth-ing, and much more!!

PORTLAND- 315 WEST S T.Many household items,some antique dis hes,clothes, some f urniture.Oct. 21-22, 8:30-5 p.m.

PORTLAND - 62 8 RIVE RS IDEDR. Oct. 21 & 22, 9-5. Boysclothes size 5 & under ,misc. boys baby items,household and misc.items, & E lliptical.

SHED SALE: Sat ., Oct. 23. 8a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Good f ur-niture, newer appliances,loft , collector knives, hunt-ing items, much more!5198 Winds or Hwy.Potterville.

567 STERLING DRIVE,DIMONDALE, Fri, Oct. 22, 9-6, Sat , Oct. 23, 9-2 House-hold, f urniture,c o l l e c t i b l e s .w.estatesales.net/estate-sales/139137.aspx No Pre-sales. 517-256-0695 S outhof Lansing Road and Can al.

OKEMOS COMMUNITYCHURCH - FALL ATTICTREASURES & RUMMAGESALE, Oct 22 & 23, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat (rummage only-bag d ay) 9am-1pm, attictreasures until 3pm. Treas-ures include antiques,collectibles, & jew elry indi -vidu ally priced. Rummagehas a HUGE variety ofclean clothing, toys, andother household items atLOW prices. U se lowerlevel entrance at 4734Okemos Rd. Call 349-4220for more info.

GOLDEN RETREIVERFEMALE 1-5 yrs., spayed.For loving home.Call: 517-622-0635

1 YR. OLD Polyd actyl (5toes)fr iendly Calic o fema lelost on E . C hurch inWilliamston. 517-655-2598

BLACK & WHITE DSH, 3 yr.old, fema le cat lost inS toney Brook S ub., GrandLedge. "Kira". 517-627-168 6.REWARD upon return.

LARGE BREED Dog lost inMulliken area. Female, 9years old. Tan with purplecollar. Family dog missingsince 9/24. Please phonewith any infor mation(517)242-9812

2 FEMALE GERMAN S H E P-HERD PUPPIES 11 wks old,a dor able. MSTA. $500. Call1-517-541-6693.

7 GOLDEN RETRIEVER-BLAC K LAB PUPPIES MIX, 5fema les, 2 males. 7 wksold. Call 517-372-53 8 0.

ADBA BLUE NOSE PITBU LLPUPS $300-$350. Call 517-993-4648.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERDpuppies, 3 fema les, 1black, 2 sables, 7 wks,shots & wormed, parentson site. $450 limited. 989-855-3662

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERDpups. 1st shots &dew ormer. Born 8-13 -10.$500. 517-541-7297.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERDPUPS born 9/3/10, Vetchkd., parents on site,$450. 517-908-0 171.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERDP U P S Hip, health guar.C hampion show lines.$600. 989-205-9204.

AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVERSS hots, wormed, vetchecked, parents on site.$500. Call 989-236-513 5

AKC MALAMUTES BLACKor Red, 8 weeks, males,$550-750, limited registra-tion. (269)275-8766www.iqaluk.com

AKC REG. BEAGLES Fiel dchampion bloodlines , 2 fe-males, 2 males, 1st shots,born 8 /5. $200. Beaglesborn 8 /10, 1st shots, $125.6 yr old running fema le,$200. 517-391-82 88.

AKC YORKIE TERRIER PU P-PIES some small, shots,worming & nails clipped.Call 517-726-0451.

AKITA-4 YR OLD spayed fe-male with a sweettempermant, needs a pa-tient, sensitive home. Call517-669-6452.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDPUPPIES Reg. Parents onsite, $400. 616-891-10 58.

BEAGLE PUPPIES Greathunters. $75. 517-518-1201, Fowlerville area.

BEAGLE PUPS 4 litters, 4wks. old & up. 1st shots &wormed. Great hunters/pets. $1250-$200 Call 989-560-6143.

BEAGLE PUPS AKC, 7 wksold, good hunting stock,great pets! Wormed,shots, $100. 517-651-7377.S t. Johns

BICHON FRISE PUPPIES!Perfec t f amily pet!No shedding or odor .CKC, Health guaranteed.

517-663-2256

BICHON- POM PUPS , 1 male,1 fema le. White. Read y togo! Pure Pom, male, $300to $450. 269-763-2102

BOSTON TERRIER PUPSEXCELLENT Q ua l ity ,S hots, wormed. $300.517-580 -9420

BOSTON TERRIER PUPS-purebred. (2) beautifu l 6wk. old fema les. S hots,wormed. Very social.$350. 517-487 -8704

BOXER PUPPIES AKC, born9/7. Rea d y 10/23. 5 fe-males, 4 males, f awn &brindle, $500, now takingdepos its.www.nobleboxers.webs.com or517-623-6859.

BOXER PUPPIES Very large,born 9/3, read y to go Oct.23. Vet chkd, tails & dews.asking $500. 517-321-6562.

BOXER PUPS, AKC C ham-pion lines. Vet, checked,tails, dews. Read y to go.$500. 517-812 -2392

BOXERS AKC REGISTEREDpuppies, 6 fema les. $400.Call 517-702-9573.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES U TDon shots, 1 male, 1 fema le,$150. 989-307- 2444.

CHIHUAHUA PUPS 8 blue &tri colored. Read y to go tothere new homes wormedcan be CKC. Call S arah$350-400 (517)455-6852

C H I H U A H U A / T E R R I E RPUPS 10 wks, socialized,shots, wormed, healthcert. $250. 517-490-6260.

CHINESE CRESTED POW-D E R puff, fema le. POM-ERANIAN male. S hots &wormed.$300/e ach.

989-620-4278.

COCKAPOO APRICOT, PUP -PY, 6 mo, AKC Housebro-ken, crate trained, knows’sit’, ’dow n’ and looseleash walking and is abso-lutely the sweetest tem-pered loving dog you canfind. S he has a microchipand all shots are up tod ate. Paid $500, asking$400, crate included.( 5 1 7 ) 7 1 2 - 4 8 8 8jhu ldin@ yahoo.com

COCKAPOO PUPPIES S hots,wormed, $400 cash. 989-236-7634 or 989-2 89-3 849.

COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES!Good colors. 989-426- 38 66or 989-2 46-0658 Karen.

COCKER SPANIEL PUPSmales, wormed, shots,parnets on site $200-250.(517)745-5689

DACHSHUND MALE $300.Pomeranian males $250,fema les $350. Maltese fe-male $800. All AKC pup-pies. 231-924-5090.

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DOBERMAN PUPPIES 3 redfema les $350; 2 red males$300. Read y for good home616-225-2241.

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPSAKC, 3 fema les, 1 male, 3mos. S hots. $1,500/obo.517-569-3744/517-879-6773.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPSsome imported, $650+.www .b lack f orestk9kennels .comCall 810-631-6185

GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES 7wks. old, 3 males, 2 fe-males, shots & wormed,$300. Call 517-857-2187.

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPS- 5mos., 2 fema les. $600.www.goldendoodles inmichigan.com269-503-0636/269-489-5318

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP -PIES, $250. HURRY, 4 LEFT!Male & fema le. Also,C hihuahuas. 989-235-6566.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPSvet checked, 1st shots,wormed, fema les $450,males $400. 989-763-7202

HIMALAYAN/RAGDOLL KIT-TENS 13 wks., f ull shots,$125/each. Call: 517-316-7429

KITS/ CATS; NICE RESCUES;www.trinityacresrescue.pet finder .com; many de-clawed; incl.neuter/med.$45- $135. (517)410-0074

KITTENS! 6 mo. old, goodhomes only, very cuddly 2gray fema les. $5 each. Call989-224-8777 evenings.

KITTENS & CATS All kinds .Call 517-763-1803.

LABRADOR RETRIEVERSA K C Yellow & Blk,dew claws removed & 1stshots, avail. Oct. 30. $350fem; $300m. 517-468-3227.

MAINE COON kittens, pure-bred, pedigr eed, vetchecked, lg. parents. Call269-282-1091

MALE BRITTANY W/O, 11months, field trial bred,f amily raised $500.(989)770-4632

MA L T E S E CKC - S hots,wormed, vet checked.$300-$450. Call 517-507-8628 or 517-267-9665.

MALTESE PUPPIES AKCshots, wormed. $350. Call517-627-6418, 517-614-9564

MALTESE PUPS AKC Tiny,www.portraitmaltese.com517-974-0431

MINIATURE PINSCHER 1 f e-male left , black & rust,wormed-s hots, $250/obo989-584-6192 no S un. calls.

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPYAKC, 1 male, brindlew/unique markings, 9 wks.1st shot $400. 517-371-5769

PAPILLON PUPPIES AKC tricolored, 6 weeks old,$650+. only 2 left CALLASAP(517 )626-0123

PEKE- A-POO PUPPIES AKCparents. Very tiny, noshed. $295. 517-896-0302

PEMBROKE WELSH CORGIPUPPIES, AKC Reg. 8 wks.old, UTD on shots & worm-ing. Call 517-507-2094.

PITBULL PUPPIES 1 boy and5 girls, 2tri color puppiesand there’s 4 black andwhite. $75 [email protected]

POMERANIAN PUPPIES Willbe small, asking $200-$250.Call 517-230-7894.

POMERANIAN PUPS AKC, 1blue merle male, $400; 1black w/white markings,fema le, $300. Cas h onlyplease. 989-248-4124.

POODLES, mini. 8 wks., vetchecked, parents on site. 1apricot M, 1 cream M, 1black F. $300. Jackson, 517-784-5225, 517-392-0608.

PUGGLE PUPPIES7 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, small & loveable.$250. 989-427-3205.

PUG PUPPIES AK C , 1stshots, wormed. 18 wks.$250. Call 517-740-6725.

PUG PUPS- SMALL $300.PUGGLE PUPS FAWN-$250. 517-719-1199

RAT TERRIER PUPPIES 9wks old, 1st shots &wormed. $150. Call 989-584-6344.

SHELTIE PUPPIES AKC,$350-$450. 989-681-2054www.pets4you.com/pages/baker

SHIH TZU PUPPY One maleborn 8/12/10, tri-color,first shots, mother on site.$400.00 Call 517-819-7479.

TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES 1stshots, wormed, non shed-ding, hypoallergenic, $350.Call 517-468-3986.

TOY/MINI AUSTRALIANSHEPHERDS 6 weeks old,$500+. Raised in ourhomes. CALL ASAP GOINGFAST(517 )626-0123

WESTHIGHLAND TERRIERS3 males, $500, mother &f ather on site. 1st shot &dew ormed, f amily raised.Rea d y Oct 15. 989-224-8138

YORKIE MALE AKC 12 wks.S hih Tzu Pups. Taking de-posits. 517-589-8025.

YORKIE PUPS AKC shots,wormed, vet checked, lit-ter trained $500.(517)256-5208

YORKSHIRE TERRIER PU PSAKC some tiny, shots,worming & nails clipped.Call 517-726-0451.

PUMPKINS - Thousand s ofJack O Lantern pumpkins.From 50¢ to $5.00. MorganFarms, 7721 E . C linton Tr.(M-50) between Eat onRapids & C harlotte.

ALFALFA GRASS-EXCELLENT Hay $4 & up.Can deliv er. 517-641-6034

GOOD QUALITY GRASS HAYNo rain. $4/bale. Masonarea. 517-285-9338.

YARD LAWN ROLLER 76’’circ., 36’’ widt h, 24’’ side -ways. Best offer . Call 517-381-0000

A1 ALL ASH, OAK & MapleS easoned, deliv ered,$70/per f ace cord.517-525-5510

ACKERSON FIREWOODS easoned hard wood, $60per f ace cord, deliv ered.517-281-9383.

CHERRY, MAPLE, OAKSEASONED FIREWOOD $70f ace cord, split, deliv ered& stacked. 517-651-5214.

FIREWOOD! CUT, UNSPLIT,Delivered, $60-80, 3-4 f acecord. 517-930-1102 leavemessage.

F I R E W O O DD E L I V E R E D / P I C K U P -Lansing & surroundingareas. $70/$60 (517)627-4256

FIREWOOD SEASONEDHARDWOOD - Read y toburn in the C harlotte area.$55/f ace cord, 4’x8’x16".You pick up. PLEASE, cashonly. 517-930-2153.

RUBY’ S FIREWOOD 4X8X16,$65 f ace cord, hard wood.Call 517-391-0914.

SEASONED FIREWOOD$40/f ace cord. Delivery ex-tra. 517-543-2783

SEASONED HARDWOODS4X8X16, $65 f ace cord.C hunks & logs. Call 517-505-1983.

SEASONED SPLIT MIXEDHARDWOOD - Maple, Oak ,Apple. $45/f ace cord + de-livery. 517-819-8987.

SPECIAL DEAL on seasonedhard wood fir ewood $65f ace cord. Guaranteeprice all winter! O fferends Oct. 31. Jeff 517-719-1281; Car ol 517-507-7093.chantlands [email protected] year selling fir ewood!

WOOD PELLETS FOR pelletstove. $189/ton (+ tax).40lb bags available. S toredinside. Cas h. 517-623-6622

PICKUP YOUR PLASTIC tiedbagged leaves for f ree. Nosticks or stones, GrandLedge/ Delta. 517-627-7965.

ANTIQUE GRANDFATHERCLOCK, $550. C irca, 1840.989-723-2849.

MOM 2 MOM SALE at Scr ib-bles & Giggles 609 N.Verlinden Ave Oct. 16th,9-12. 50+ tables.www.mom2momstore.com(517)482-1551

1967 MAGNAVOX soli dstate stereo console. Hard -ly used, 3’1’’ w x 8’ l x 3’ h.Brown. Best offer 381-0000

A AMISH LOG HEAD -BOARD AND Q ueen PillowTop Mattress S et. Brandnew-never used, sell all for$275. 989-923-1278.MM

A BED QUEEN PILLOWTOPmattress set, new in plas-tic, $200. Call 517-410-4921.Can deliv er.

A TEMPERPADIC/ STYLEMEMORY FOAM MAT-TRESS SET Q ueen, new-never used, as seen on TV,with warranty. C ost$1,800, S ell $695. Can De-liver 989-832-2401. MM

MOVING SALE 2 twin beds$40, d resser $40, hideabed$40, sound system $40, 13cf f reezer $95, coffee table$45, 3 des ks $80. Total$380. Please no Saturd ays.517-323-9707.

BRAUN VANGATER II-Wheelchair lift for d rop-flr .van, $1,000. You remove,have manual. 810-327-6405

LITEWAY NEW powe rscooter f rom S parrow,used less than 3 mo. $995.517-627-7714

SPACE SAVER II 3 wheelscooter, $375.Call 517-882-1319.

WALK IN BATHTUB Asseen on TV. New still inbox, has j acuzzi, warran-ty, f ree deliv ery, paid$9500; sacrific e for$3500. 517-579-4082

ENGLANDER UNVENTEDROOM heater w/logs, pro-pane or natural gas. 30K-34,500 btu. $275. Worksgood. 517-676-1327

FORCLOSURE SALE Mustsell all items: S ectional,f ridge, stackable W/D,queen mattress/boxspring. Kitchen dinette set.Call: 517-285-2380

BACKYARD STORAGES H E DS Q uality material &workmanship 989-834-2028

CERAMICS FOR SALE 2kilns, approx. 3000 molds ,glassware. $2,000 or bestoffer . Call 989-640-5141.

PELLET STOVE- USED 1.5SEASONS. Incl. 2 tons ofpellets & base. $1,300.517-663-3572

PIONEER POLE BUILD -INGS Free E stimates. Li-censed and Insured. 2x6Trusses. 45 Year Warrant-ed Galvalume S teel. 19 col-ors. S ince 1976 #1 in Mich-igan. Call Toda y 1-800-292-0679MM

POLE BARNS Michigan’sLargest Pole Barn C ompa-ny (Best Built Barns) BestQ uality, Best S ervice, BestPrice. ThisWeek’s S pecialsE rected 24’x24’x8’-$5495.0024 ’ x40 ’ x10 ’ - $ 7995 .0030 ’ x40 ’ x10 ’ - $ 8 995 .0030’x48 ’ x12 ’ -$10 , 995 .00Licensed/ Insured 1-877-802-9591MM

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINEf rom Home. *Medical,*Business, *Paralegal,*Accounting, *Cr iminalJustice. Job placement as-sistance. C omputer availa-ble. Financial Aid if quali-fied. Call 877-895-1828www. C enturaOnline.comMM

WANTED: UNWANTEDappliances, air condit ion-ers, cars, trucks, vans,f arm 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

LUGERS WANTED A lso,holsters, clips & parts forsame. And most other oldGerman hand guns. Topprices paid by a collector.Doug, anytime 517-285-1714.

M1 GARAND Winchester ac-tion re barreled to 308 win.$800/best. AR15 Rifle HBAR match competition, 2stage trigger, $850/best.94 Winchester 30-30, madearound 1956, $375/best.Ruger #1 in 30-06w/Leupold 2-7 power,$700/best. Winchestermodel 70 fea therweight270 Winchester cal. w/2-7Leupold scope, $650/best.517-648-6020

RUGER M77 MARK II S tain-less, 308, w/scope, Leo-pold Varix II 3x9x40,$750/obo. Remington 870E xpress Magnum w/deer& bird barrel, 12 ga.,$350/obo. JC Higgins Mod-el 60 12 ga auto., $250. 517-202-1157.

WANTED: Gun reloa dingequipment, old guns, bul-lets, gun parts, more.Call 517-623-0416

A AARDVARK ANTIQUERpaying cash for guns,jew lery, f urniture, art &unusual & bizarre items.

517-819-8700

ANTIQUE BUYER payingcash for vintage artwork,f urniture, lamps, clocks,sterling silver items, musi-cal instruments, pottery,vintage ra dio & stereoequipment. Call John 517-886-9795.

CASH FOR GUNS , Art, Anti-ques, Jewelry, musical in-struments, Valuables. Call517-204-2004/517-663-3931

CASH PAID DAILYfor diabe tic test strips.$15 per 100 strips.Ph. 517-292-0991

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SAVE $2,000 IN tax incen-tives and rebates. HUSKYMETAL ROOFS, S tandingS eam, Metal shingles/Tile,18 colors, C ompanyinstallers, f ree estimates.S ince 1975. 800-380-2379MC

4 MSU FOOTBALL ticketsand parking pass. IllinoisOct. 16th; Minnesota, Nov.6th; Purd ue, Nov.20th. $250per game or best offer . E x-cellent seats & parkingpass. 517-202-2453.

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**WHAT A FIND IN BAILEYN E I G H B O R H O O D ! * *U nique 4 BR., 2 ba upda tedhome, 2136 overall sq. f t.in prime historic area.Walk to town & university,best schools. A Must see!225-281-0516.MLS# 15848

635 JENNE S T . 2 bd rm., 1bath, 750 sf, 1 car garage,close to all schools. Movein condit ion. Great starteror rental home. Priced tosell $39,900. 517-819-2931.

FOR SALE - possible landcontract. 3 bd rm., 2 bath, 3car garage, 2 acres.$98,500. 989-277-0616

ROUND LAKE - LAKE AC-CESS. 4 BR, 4 baths, 2,000sf, has separate apt., per-fec t for d aycare or rental.New well. +/- 3/4 acre.$69,900, all offers consid -ered. 828-226-9998 or 517-290-2250,Mike.

CORNELL ELEMENTARYSCHOOL sub div ision. 2300sq. f t., 4 bd rm., 2.5 bath.2001 construction; upda t-ed in 2010. Priced for im-media te sale at: $189K. Re-altors welcome. For appt.call: 517-202-6886,

4 RENTAL HOUSES FOR saleMust S ell! E xcellent in-come opportunity! Call517-719-4204/989-233-7063

40 ACRES- IN GRATIOTC ounty/C entral MI- E xcel-lent hunting & fis hing; bor-der ed by 300 acres ofS tate Land, 16 tillableacres. Call for det ails: 989-875-2365

8 ACRE WOODED LOT onprivate d rive in upscalesubd. Located betweenLansing & Grand Led ge.$80,000 TERMS. C all 517-627-7972.

DOUBLE WIDE MOBILEHOME in Bradent on, FL.Heated pool, all mainte-nance inclu ded. $12,500.Call 517-641-6317 for moreinfor mation.

HOLT 2 bd rm., $3,500.Little work needed.Financing available.866-694-0821.

PRICE REDUCED $1000ST. JOHNS- Mobile HomePark, exc. cond. 2 bd., d bl.wide liv. rm. Newly-builtwrap-around porch, greatto sit outdoors! Fencedarea for pet. Lg. 12’x20’wood shed w/shelving,cheery kitchen, newplumbing. A real gem!NOW $5,995! 989-224-8564

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CHAPEL HILL CEMETERY 2side by side lots, in theTrinity S ection. $3000/obowith Deed. 231-898-3843.

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WORRY-FREESENIOR LIVINGAt Abbott ParksideS enior C ommunityû Large 1 & 2 b d rmapts for $695-800û FREE HEAT!

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BEECHFIELD E f f iciency thru2 bedr oom, $325-$540.U tilities included. TaylorRealty 517-272-1512.

DOWNTOWN2 b d rm., 1100 sf, hard -wood floors, laundry.$600+ util. 482-8771.www.wencoproperties.com

WAVERLY AREALarge 1 bd rms. starting at$475. Garage rent $80/mo.517-214-6798

IVAN WOODS1 bd rm., FREE HEATActive living for 55+.S tarting at $499 permo.

517-323-2800

LANSING3322W. Michigan. 1 b d rm.,1st floor , $525 + electric.Laundry.

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1ST MONTH FREE RENT!Oak Hill ApartmentsAn elder ly community(elder ly is defined as 62years of age or dis abled ofany age) located in Ionia,MI is currently acceptingapplications for 1 bedr oomapartments. U nits of barri-er f ree des ign may also beavailable. Rent is based onincome. For affor d ablehousing call (616) 527-8900. This institution is anE qual Opportunity Provid -er. E qual Housing Opportu-nity. TDD #(800) 649-3777

1stMonth Rent FREE whenyou sign a 12mo. lease!Forest View Apts, Haslett* Immedia te Occupancy* C ozy 1 bd rm apts $560* PET WELCOME* S ingle level bldg w/ pri-vate entries* Washer/Dryer hook upsin utility room* Vaulted ceiling in livingroom* S torage access* Lovely wooded setting* C lose to everythingCall toda y for info and tour!

517-349-2250C ondit ions apply.

G.L. in town, ground floor , 2bd rm., heat incld. $450.517-627-6751, 231-276-0021

BEACON LAKEQ uiet community with spec-tacular lake views.Move inspecials. Located btwn E .Lansing & Jackson. Off US-

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GRAND LEDGE2 b d rm. fir eplace,garage, central air,washer & d ryer, $750-$775. 517-282-9669 or517-349-8000

HASLETT - 5705 Potter,near lake. Large 2 b d rm.1.5 bath, fir eplace, centralair. U tility room withwasher/d ryer hookup. Nopets, $595/mo. incl. water.Call 517-372-8000 or 517-349-8345

HASLETTGREAT VALUE

2 Bd rm w/ Balcony $510"0" Deposit!517-337-1133www.phgrentals.com

HOLT: 1 BE DROOM , $450+ depos it. Air. Free heat,water, trash pickup. C oinlaundry. 1960 AureliusRoad. Busline. Applica-tions, up f ront.** 586-292-3681 **

KIWANIS VILLAGEA senior community 62years of age or dis abled ofany age. Located in Ma-son, MI is currently ac-cepting application for 1bedr oom apartments.U nits of barrier f ree des ignmay also be available. Foraffor able housing startingat $417 Call 517-676-6290TDD # (800) 649-3777

MASON -2 & 3 bd rm. fir eplace,central air, washer/d ryer. $750-$900.

517-282-9669517-349-8000

MASON--FREE HEAT! 1 &2 b d rms, $99 S ecurity de-posit, Vouchers accepted,S pacious 1,000 sq. f t.Water/S ewer/Trash incl.Pet-fr iendly . 517-244-0672

OKEMOS- CUTE, VERY PRI-VATE, 1 b d rm., enclosedgarage & dec k. U pgradedkitchen, bath & new woodflrs are brightened by sky-light & open flr plan. Fire-place & automatic garagedoor opener a plus. Incl.lower level storage andWD hookup. Lg. woodedlot. $785. 517-899-0417.

PORTLAND APTSApply toda y... Move To-morrow! Fast Approval!Call 517-647-4910 for a tourof your new home. Locat-ed j ust minutes west ofLansing.

WAVERLY & WILLOWS pacious 2 b d rms.Free heat & water.Q uiet building.517-303-6680

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WILLIAMSTON 2 BDRM.,1 bath, recently remod -eled, 1 car garage, $675mo. + utils. Call 517-285-0575.

HOLT-2 BDRM., 1 bath, 1car garage, f ull bsmnt.$700+ util. No smoking.517-331-3613

BLUE WATER VILLAGEDimonda le, near GM Deltaplant. New 2 & 3 bd rms, 2baths, starting at $700& trash incl. all applian-ces, bsmt., pets welcome.Call 517-749-1714 or517-372-6250

GRAND LEDGE LG 2bd rm Townhouse, 1.5bath, f ull bsmt, garage,$695+ utilities. Newlyremodeled.

517-339-2486

GRAND LEDGE: U pda ted lg.1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt.,laundry hookup. 1.5 bath, 2story w/garage, lg. kitchen& bd rms,. w/balcony.Fresh paint, newer carpet.No big dogs . Includestrash, lawn & snow. $740 +util. 517-853-6307

MASON: MOVE INS P E C I AL . 2 BR, 1 bathshared bsmt. with lockedstorage/laundry, air, fen-ced backyard. $610 mo.517-230-3885,517-202-1781

HOLT : 2 bd rm, 1.5 bath 2story townhome, partiallyfin. bsmt w/laundry hook-up, dec k, air, newer paint& carpet, incl sewer, wa-ter, trash, lawn, snow re-moval. Cat or very smalldog ok. $715 + sec. dep.517-853-6307.

SOUTHEAST LANSING 3bd rm., 2 baths, loft , air,bsmt., dec k, great neigh-borhood. No pets. $755 +depos it. 517-393-8970.

COLEMAN AVE. 1 B E D -ROOM DUPLEX NEARINGHAM MEDICAL HOSPI -TAL $400 PER MONTHPLUS UTILITIES AND DE-POSIT, LOTS OF CLOSETSPACE, DECK. NO PETS.(517)281-1236 48910

GREAT LOCATION INGroesbeck. 4 bd rm., 2bath. Open flr . plan, bonusf amily room, hard woodflrs., dis hwasher, washer/d ryer, fenc ed yd. Petsokay. $1,100/mo.

517-420-7554

HOLT2 bd rm. d uplexes.

Nice yard. $650 & $560water & sewer inclu ded.

517-694-1899.

HOLT- 2 LG b d rms, 1 bath,2 story, large kitchen, cen-tral air, washer/d ryer, ex-tra clean, f ull bsmt, gasheat, small pets ok.517-468-3963

HOLT CLEAN! 3BR, 1.5BA,W/D hookup, Dishwasher,Air, Private Drive, Yard,S hed. No smoking or pets.$750/mth inclu des water &sewer. 517-507-3887

HOLTLarge 2 bd rm. d uplex.Nice yard. W/D hookup.$650 water & sewer inclu-ded. No pets. 517-694-1899.

S .E . LANSING- 3 bd rm., 1.5bath, kitchen appliances,central air, garage, finis h-ed bsmnt., storage room,lg. laundry room w/WDhookup. $850+ utilities. Nopets. 517-394-6774

WEBBERVILLE- 2 bd rm.d uplex, 2 car garage,

$725/mo. 517-521-3242 or810-923-0910.

WILLIAMSTON- 2 BDRM,NEW APPLIANCES & car-peting. kitchen, diningroom, liv. room & dec k.C lose to dow ntown &schools. $550/mo. 517-655-1743

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T-BIRD LANDAU ’64 $14,000/REASON ABLE OFFER26,000 all original, beautifu l shape

269-763-9223

MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1968 $8000Auto., ps, very nice car, priced well below book va-lue 517-393-7784

BUICK LUCERNE CXL 2009 $26,300Total vehicle price $35,670.White. 14,000mi.WarntyMint cond. 810-841-1396

DEVILLE 1997 $4,1008 cyl, Lthr, 98000mi.,Maroon.Good condit ion 517-719-1162

MALIBU LS 1998 $1950/OBO6cyl, GreatMPG, 205000mi, new tire,strut,brakes

989-307-3111

IMPALA LT, 2006 $870074,500mi. Bronze, very clean, well maint.E xcellent condit ion. 517-282-0272

CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 1500 2002 $54005.3L, all pwr, new tires, wheel barings & f uel pumpE xcellent cond. 517-525-0445

BOX VAN, 1990 $1500/BESTHigh mi., many new parts, new tires.Fair condit ion. 517-331-0542

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE ’00 DODGE VAN $11,00083,500mi., lower floor , power ramp & door .Good condit ion 517-627-7714

2006MAGNUM SRT8 (HEMI) $20,000.Red, 55K, 1 owner, all record s, loaded.E xcellent C ondit ion 517-647-6211

RANGER, 2001 $8995/BESTLowmiles, loa ded, 4w d, extended cab.Good condit ion. 517-230-7117

EDGE SEL 2007 $20,0006 cyl, CD changer, Lthr, 9200mi., O ff White

517-323-2920

2000 E -150 VAN $12,000Wheelchair acc. w/side lift . Black, grey int., 72Kmi.

269-968-4423

F-350 DRW, 2000 $22,00050Kmi. C rew cab, 7.3L dies el. Loaded. Banks brake.E xcellent condit ion. 517-420-4959

CIVIC EX 2004 $5800/OBO128Kmi., 4 d r. auto, new tiresE xcellent cond Tim 517-290-6798

LS V8 2003 $8,9958cyl, Lthr, 112,250mi,Blk, new Eagle Zrated tires

517-204-4254

LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2004 $10,500S ignature, 4 d r., C hampagne, S imulated conv. top,tan lthr, keyless, 69Kmi. 517-505-5998

2009 TOWNCAR SIGNATURE LIMITED $26,80017K, cream white w/beige lthr heated seats. Perfec t.E xcellent condit ion 517-238-5001

MERCEDES S 320 1994 $5500/OBOGreat shape, 120,000mi., black on black

517-374-2854, 517-708-7664

CHRYSLER 2008 $17,995Town & C ountry Touring, 6 cyl, Lthr, d ual DVD,35100mi., Black 517-569-3492

HANDICAP VANSUSED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & f ull size5751 S . C eda r - Call Dale 517-882-7299

ALERO 2004 $4,9004 cyl, PW, PL, AC, ABS, 65,000mi.,White

517-282-7568

1998 TRANSPORT 7 PASS VAN $2995N ew tires, battery, excellent upkeep, 1 owner.Good C ondit ion 517-647-2443

CAMRY 2003 $4300179K, CD, remote locks, ps, pb, well maintained,clean, d rives-looks great 517-651-6286

TOYOTA SIENNA 2000 $5,250/OBO126,000mi.,Very good cond. 517-349-3536

CHEVY HD 6.6 DIESEL ’07 $40,000/OBOLoaded, w/7 1/2’ Boss plow, 64,800mi.

269-420-0939

FORD F250 PICKUP 1976 1ST $2000 GETS IT ALL!70000miles, many extra parts.

517-882-3621

HANDICAP VANSUSED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & f ull size5751 S . C eda r - Call Dale 517-882-7299

VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ ALIVECas h money, Free towing.Call Anytime. 517-487-8704

BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTEDJunk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid .

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BUYING JUNK CARS & TRUCKS. Running or not.Also misc. metal. $200-$800.7 d ays a week. 269-788-2034

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1547 ROOSEVELT ST.2 bd rm., 1.5 car garage, lg.backyar d, $650+ utilities.Call 517-372-8129.

2124 PLEASANT VIEW2 b d rm., f ull bsmt.,garage, fenc ed yard,

$750+ util. (517) 482-8771www.wencoproperties.com

733 N . JENISON, Lansing, MI48915: Beautifu l 2 b d rm.,1 bath. Hard wood flrs. Incl.f ridge & oven.Well insulat-ed w/new windows. C loseto S t. Lawrence & nearL C C / C o o l e y .$15/application fee.$600/mo. 517-331-1182.

919 S . HOLMES ST. 2 bd rm.,$550 per mo. + utils. 1059N. LARCH ST. 2 BR, $550mo. + utils. Near busline. 2BR apt., $550 mo., all utilsincld. Rooms w/privatebath, $350 all utils. incld.Call 484-5619.

AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4b d rms, S ection 8 OK.Pets OK. Move in spe-cial! Flexible termsavailable. $395-$1095.517-651-1374

BE A HOME OWNER Rent toown. Owner will fina nce.Land C ontract available.Call 517-202-3121.

CUTE 1 BDRM. C ountryhome in DeWitt area.$550/mo. + dep. & util. Nopets or smoking. 669-9455.

LAN S I N G - 2 b d rm houses& 2 b d rm d uplexes andapts. $600-$675. Localowner cell 989-550-1181.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTSOF DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIPCLINTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

Notice is hereby given that DeWitt C harter Township hasa dopt ed, on S econd Rea ding, Ordina nce Amendment 60.74,an Ordina nce to amend the DeWitt C harter Township ZoningOrdina nce to permit the limited possession, use and growingof marihuana, and possession and use of paraphernalia asso-ciated with the use of marihuana for medical purposes in ac-cord ance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MCL333.26421 ET SEQ) ; to define terms; to restrict the activitiesof registered qualified patients and registered caregivers inconnection with the growing and f urnishing of medicalmarihuana to those locations within the C harter Township ofDeWitt deemed to be suitable and compatible with other al-lowed land uses within the Township; to limit exposure ofsuch activities to other persons and property; and to estab-lish an effec tive d ate thereof.C opies of Ordina nce 60.74 are posted and may be viewed atthe follow ing locations within the C harter Township of DeW-itt:1. C lerk’s O ffic e, Township Hall, 1401 W. Herbison Road,DeWitt2. DeWitt Township C ommunity C enter, 16101 Brook Road,Lansing3. SCCMUA, 3671W. Herbison Road, DeWitt4. DeWitt Public Library, 13101 Sch avey Roa d, DeWitt5. DeWitt C harter Township web site @www.dew itttownship.orgQ uestions relative to Ordina nce Amendment 60.74 should bedir ected to the C lerk’s Offic e of DeWitt C harter Township, atthe above a ddr ess, or by phone to (517) 668-0270 betweenthe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,Monda y through Frida y.

Diane K.Mosier, C lerkDeWitt C harter Township

DBR/LCCN-86 9566 10/17/10

DAKIN 1022 3 b d rm., gar.,new window , bsmt.,fenc ed yard, $750 + utils.JEROME 1315 Lg 3 b d rm.apt., fenc ed yard, $700 +heat. PERSONS CT. 1019 2b d rm house, garage, bigyard, $600 +. 517-372-4504.

EATON RAPIDS11727 Bunker Hwy,

2 b d rm., 1 bath, 1408 sq.f t., 2 story f armhouse.Full michigan bsmnt.$650/mo. +. Avail. 9/1517-622-6059

orwww.sunda ncefa milyhome

center.com

EATON RAPIDS6288 Nye Hwy., 3 b d rm.,1.5 bath, 1531 sq. f t.ranch style home.Propane heat.517-622-6059

www.sunda ncefa milyhomecenter.com

GRAND LEDGE714 E .Maple. 3 b d rm., 1.5bath, 2 car garage, lg.yard. $975+ util. 482-8771

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LANSING230 Francis,

S mall 1 bedr oom, 1 bathhome. S torage shed.517-622-6059

orwww.sunda ncefa milyhomecenter.

com

HOMES FORRENT!

Payments starting aslow as $599/mo.3 Bed/2 Bath,

All Appliances,W/D,CA, Holt Schools ,Pet Friendly .

No Application fees !REDUCED S ecurity

Deposits.Call S un Homes atKensingtonMeadowsToda y! 1-888-258-2412www.kensingtonmea dows. comE xp. 10-30-10 EHO

~LANSING~1-4 BDRMS

Available! S ection 8 OK.$450-$850. Call Mark at

517-482-6600

LANSING 1803 DONORA,lease to own, 2 bd rm/ 1bath, har d wood floors, ap-pliances included. WDhookup 2 car det atchedgarage, $650/mo + $650dep. No pets/d rugs. 517-749-2482.

LANSING- 2 BDRM/1BATH Home for

$18,900. Payments aslow as $120/mo. CallNow 800-240-0578

LANSINGHOME

2 story 3 bd rm., for maldining ,new kitchen,Call 517-641-7271 or 517-

214-7648.

ST JOHNS 211 Wight S t. 3bd rm. home. No smokingor pets. $750 mo + dep. &util. 989-224-7851

LANSING HOMEFor rent. Neat & clean,3 bd rm., 1st fl. laundry.Call 517-641-7271 or517-214-7648.

LANSING SOUTHSIDE3 bd rm., w/ garage, largebackyar d. S ection 8 wel-come. C lose to schools.$650+ depos it. LC avail.517-393-5188, 616-527-2008

MASON600 E C olumbia. 2 bd rm.,1.5 baths, lg. yard, $750+util. Call 517-482-8771.www.wencoproperties.com

ST JOHNS –Only $340/Mo! Lease toOwn! Your Own Home!Over 1,500 sq.ft . New Car -pet & Paint ~ Manymoreto choose f rom!!THE MEADOWS(989) 224-7707

WAVERLY SCHOOLS - 2+b d rm., AC, appliances.$825+ dep., util. & ref. 517-525-4132.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS, VOTERSAND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIESof DeWitt C harter Township

Public Test of Optical Scan Voting E quipment

Notice is hereby given that DeWitt C harter Township willhold a public test of the optical scan voting system as fol -lows:

Frida y, October 22, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.DeWitt C harter Township Hall1401W. Herbison RoadDeWitt,MI 48820

This test is being held as required by law, in preparation forthe November 2, 2010, General E lection.

DianeMosier, C lerkDeWitt C harter Township

(517) 668-0270

DBR/LCCN-86 9371 10/17/10

DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIPRESOLUTION NO. 100956

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONTO CREATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE

OPERATION OF A CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of DeWitt C harterTownship on Monda y, the 27th d ay of S eptember, 2010, adopt ed aresolution to create and provide for the establishment of a C orridorImprovement Authority and des ignated the bounda ries of the dev el-opment area within which the Authority shall exercise its powers inaccord ance with Act 280 of the Public Acts of the S tate of Michiganof 2005 (MCL 125.2871 et seq), as amended.FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained f rom the C ommunity Devel-opment Director’s Offic e at (517) 669-6576. A copy of the resolutioncan be inspected or obtained f rom the Township C lerk’s offic e in theDeWitt C harter Township Hall, located at 1401 W. Herbison Road,DeWitt,Michigan 48820, d uring normal business hours.

Diane K.Mosier, C lerkDeWitt C harter Township

DBR/LCCN-86 8920 10/17/10

ENGLEWOOD, FL. condo in55+ comm. 5 min. f romgulf. 2 BR-2BA. Fully f urn.,newly remodeled w/newappliances. One car gar. 3,6, 9, or 12 month terms. Nosmoking-No pets. $1,600mo. w/util. incl. Picturesavail. 517-623-6190.

AFFORDABLE OFFICESUITES in East Lansing.From 200 to 4,000 sq. f t. In-cludes utilities & j anitorialservices; Free use of con-fer ence rooms and busi-ness center equipped withcopier and f ax. 517-351-3335.www.executiveof f iceprk.com

CLASSIC ’55 Penn Yan Run-about, 15’6’’. Boat & ’62 80HP E vinrude professiona llyrestored. New canvas cov-er & seats. Trailer incl.$2750/best. 989-763-6400

’91 MOTOR HOME 28 ’ ,Gulfstre am, 65,000mi. Ask-ing $5,500, excellent condi -tion. Call: 517-626-6989.

PUBLIC NOTICECHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test forthe election to be held on Tuesd ay, November 2, 2010, hasbeen schedu led for Monda y, October 25, 2010 at 12:00 Noonin the Board Room in the Lansing Township Administra tionBuilding at 3209W.Michigan Avenue, Lansing,Michigan.The Public Accuracy Test is condu cted to det ermine that theprogram being used to record and tabulate the results of theelection counts the votes in the manner prescribed by thelaw.

SUSAN L. ATEN, C lerkC harter Township of Lansing

DWCN/ LCCN-86 9506 10/17/10

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSINGSYNOPSIS

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, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 AT7:00 P.M.MEMBERS PRESENT: S upervisor Daher, C lerk Aten, Treasur-er Rodgers.Trustees: Masseau, Rodgers, Harris,MitchellMEMBERS ABSENT: NoneALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, AttorneyACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD:Meeting called to order by S upervisor Daher.Minutes of meeting held on S eptember 14, 2010 approved.Agenda approved.Donation of property accepted.Parking lot expansion approved for 1540 Lake Lansing Roadsubjec t to condit ions.Resolution adopt ed to support GreeningMid Michigan Plan.Bids for maintenance of basketball and tennis courts at S la-ter Park referred to Parks C ommittee.Resolution adopt ed to schedu le public hearing on October12th for 2011 bu dget .Resolution adopt ed to certify at-large d rain millage for the2010 tax rolls.C laims approved.E xecutive S ession held to dis cuss land acquisition andattorney-client privileged communication.Meeting adjourned.

John Daher, S upervisorS usan L. Aten, C lerk

DWCN/ LCCN-86 8758 10/17/10

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