“Our Great High School”

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NEWSPAPER ENOEastside Neighborhood Organization

PRESERVING AND IMPROVING LANSING’S COMMUNITIES SINCE 1972

Photo Courtesy of Lansing State Journal

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Thank You for All You Do for Our Community

54-A District CourtHonorable Charles Filice, Honorable Louise Alderson, Honorable Frank DeLuca, Honorable Amy Krause, Honorable Patrick Cherry

OFFICERSPresidentNancy Mahlow 372-3249nmahlow@yahoo.com

Vice PresidentJody Washington803-9337 frankjodyw@comcast.net

TreasurerCheryl RisnerSecretaryDeb BiehlerRepresentativesJulee FurlongDenise KelleyHarold LeemanJulann Vittone

ENO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHENThe first Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.

WHEREFoster Community Center 120 N. Foster, Room 213

ENO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

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ENO WEBSITE http://www.cacvoices.org/organizations/eastside

VISIT US 24/7 FOR UP-TO-DATE

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

DISCLAIMER The views and/or opinions of the Candidates are not necessarily the same as those of the ENO.

THANK YOUA big THANK YOU goes to everyone who con-

tributed an advertisement, an article or their time in putting this paper together. This is definitely a neigh-borhood newspaper. Some of you spent a lot of time

and energy helping with editing, gathering articles, typing, and the final distribution.

A very big THANK YOU to the Lansing State Journal for their help with the layout and printing of this newspaper without their help this would not be possible. It is a nice feeling to know that we have the

support from a great group. Thanks again to every-one involved.

If you have something you would like published in our newspaper, please contact an ENO board mem-ber. This will give you plenty of time to prepare those articles for our next edition.

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Together Learning to Cope

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MEGAN SPEDOSKE, LMSWProgram Coordinator at Ele’s Place

You may know that Ele’s Place is a healing center that pro-vides peer support groups for grieving children following the death of a family member or friend, but did you know that it has a program for families experiencing a life-threatening illness?

The Together Learning to Cope (TLC) support group program offers ongoing peer support groups for chil-dren 3-18 years old and their parents or guardians who are coping with the life-threatening illness of a family member. Illnesses served to date include various forms of cancer (breast, brain, lung, prostate, colon), Leukemia, Lymphoma, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Renal Failure,

Alzheimers, and more.The TLC program is designed to sup-

port families from the time of diagnosis of a life-threatening illness and throughout the duration of the illness. Children in these fami-lies experience dramatic changes in their lives

because of the illness, and often find themselves coping alone with feel-ings of worry, guilt, anger and loss.

Parents and other family members can have many questions and con-cerns about how to help their children, and are often frustrated when they cannot find resources to help them during this stressful and chal-lenging time. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend, regard-less of the stage or prognosis of the illness.

These peer support groups provide an accepting environment in which children can express their feelings, connect with others who are going through a similar experience, and learn coping skills. 

Themes such as coping with changes, dealing with feelings, and identifying strengths and sources of support are explored in the groups. There are also opportunities to share common experiences, ask ques-tions, and have fun.

Clinicians and trained volunteers, supervised by professional clini-cal staff, facilitate the groups.  Childrens’ groups are divided by age, and their parents or guardians attend adult groups at the

same time. In addition to support groups, Ele’s Place also offers informa-

tional material for parents, including guidelines for talking with children and helping them cope with the impact of the illness on the family; lists of helpful books for children, teens, and adults; a reference list of local organizations and websites; and articles

about specific questions and concerns parents may have. Clinical staff at Ele’s Place are available to consult with parents or

others about talking with children and helping them cope when a family member has a life-threatening illness.

Ele’s Place services are free of charge and are open to families in the Mid-Michigan area. To request a brochure or find out more information, please contact Megan at Ele’s Place. She can be reached at 517-482-1315 or visit www.elesplace.org.

H 34 Years of Legal Experience

H 25 Years as a Civil & Criminal Attorney

H 25 Years Circuit & District Trial Experience

H 23 Years as Lansing Assistant City Attorney

H 20 Years as an Adjunct Law Professor

H 16 Years Township Zoning Board of Appeals

H 10 Years Tri-County Emergency Medical Control

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Endorsed By:• Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #141

• Office & Professional Employees International Union #429

• Hon. Thomas E. Brennan Sr. Former MI Supreme Court Justice

• Hon. Tony Benavides, Former Lansing City Mayor

• Raymond Scodeller, Former Ingham County Prosecutor

• Susan McGillicuddy, Meridian Township Supervisor

• Stuart Goodrich, Delhi Township Supervisor

• Alfreda Schmidt, Former Lansing City Council Member

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facebook.com/BillieJoOberry4JudgePaid for by Committee to Elect Billie Jo O-Berry – 1195 Clayton Ct – Mason 48854

Together Learning to Cope

Ele’s Place517-482-1315

www.elesplace.org

These peer support groups provide an accepting environment in which children can express their

feelings, connect with others who are going through a similar experience, and learn coping skills. 

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The BWL Hometown Energy SaversSM program provides a range of services, including cash incentives, to help residential and business electric customers reduce their energy costs. Detailed information can be found online by visiting www.lbwl.com or by calling 877-NRG-LBWL. Here is a brief run-down of what BWL offers:

FOR YOUR HOMEVisit www.lbwl.com to learn about your home’s energy use

with BWL’s Home Energy Calculator, an interactive online tool that lets you calculate energy savings, while provid-

ing great tips on ways you can save energy in each room of your house. Find extensive information on exist-ing homes, new construction and outdoor living in the Home Energy

Library. You can also find Kid’s Korner online where you will find many fun energy education projects for kids!

Recycle an older appliance through the Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling program. BWL will pick it up for FREE, you’ll get a $30 check and over 90 percent of each unit is recycled.

Cash incentives from $15-$150 are available for the purchase and installation of qualifying equipment such as high-efficien-cy central and room air conditioners, furnaces motors (with

new furnace) and dehumidifiers.Through special promotions, the BWL offers ENERGY STAR

products such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and LED holiday lights. Visit the BWL Website for updates.

Customers can conveniently dispose of burned-out CFL bulbs at 20 area CFL Recycling Sites (listed on our Website).

Assistance for limited income customers. If eligible, you may qualify for a free weatherization program that installs energy-saving measures and appliances (replacement refrigerators, room air-conditioners and dehumidifiers are funded by the BWL). For more information, contact Capital Area Commu-nity Services at 517-393-7077.

FOR YOUR BUSINESSThe BWL offers Commercial & Industrial Cash Incentives and

technical assistance to businesses for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient upgrades – lighting, motors, air-conditioning, refrigeration, etc. Customers who pur-chase and install qualifying products between now through December 31, 2010 may be eligible for a rebate.

Business customers may receive BWL’s Hometown Energy Solutions eNewsletter at no charge. Get the latest industry updates and answers to your energy-related questions. Sign up by sending an e-mail to sls@lbwl.com

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Chances are, that old, second working refrigerator or freezerin your garage or basement is running up your electric bill.That’s because they can use three times as much energy as

newer models, which can add up to $150 a year toyour electric bill. But now there’s an easy solution.We’ll pick up your older appliance for FREE andyou’ll pick up $30 in cold cash when you recycle it.So do something good for yourself, good for theenvironment and lower your energy bills, too.

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Refrigerators and stand alone freezers must be in working condition and must be between 10 and 30 cubic feet usinginside measurements. Lansing Board of Water & Light contracts with JACO Environmental, an appliance recycler, to pickup and recycle the units. Lansing Board of Water & Light customers must own units being recycled. Limit two units perresidential address. A check will be mailed within 4-6 weeks after appliance collection. Additional restrictions apply. Visitwww.LBWL.com for complete program terms and conditions.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING

LANSING’S EASTSIDEA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK

AND RAISE A FAMILY.

Sen. Gretchen WhitmerDistrict 23

Rep. Joan BauerDistrict 68

Celebrating the Eastside Neighborhood Association

Association for the Bingham Community (ABC)

The Association for the Bingham Community (ABC) has enjoyed the sum-mer. We are looking forward to the upcoming holiday season and the new

beginnings of 2011. We held our Annual Neighborhood Night Out in August. Every-one had a great time playing candy bar bingo and enjoying the great food. ABC is working with Pilgrim and CARS for our Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat held at the end of October. Please remember that ABC has a lawnmower and snowblower for

ABC neighbors to use. Please contact Denise Kelley to arrange for the use at 484-9109.

During the fall and winter months, ABC will be meeting on the following dates. November 1, (2011) January 3, March 7. All the meetings are held in Pilgrim Church (125 S. Penn) at 6 pm. If you live in the area surrounded by Penn., Kzoo, Holmes and Michigan then you live in the ABC area. Please join us at our next meeting. If you have any questions/concerns about ABC, please contact Denise Kelley, President at 484-9109 or abcneighborhood@sbcglobal.net

ABC wishes ENO and Everyone a Warm and Holiday/Winter Season!!!!

There's No Place Like HomeLife is good for Armory Alliance Neighborhood Watch #237 as we con-tinue to weather the seasons in peace. Our little enclave has had no major crime to report, thanks to the watchful eyes and ears of all the members who are on the look out for one another being the kind and wonderful folks that they are!

For the most part, our residents are friendly and helpful, lending a hand to those in need and keeping an eye on things for each other

when on vacation or in times of adver-sity. Although peaceful and quiet crime-wise, a lot goes on in the hood! (Oh my! People come and go so quickly around here! Dorothy, the Wizard of Oz)

We have many long time homeown-ers who take a real interest in keeping the neighborhood a safe and inviting

place to live. They also enjoy spending time on home improvement and landscaping projects, large and small. It's nice to see so many young families and little ones out too.

We have a fair number of rental properties in which we keep track of -- most are no problem, and for those which present challenges, we try to band together to rectify any concerns.

Recently Armory Alliance has acquired a few new block captains and updated our phone tree. As life goes on, we lost a few dear residents and have also recognized many new ones moving in. They are here, along with the family dogs and cats we see walking by and playing in the park with their owners and others folks out for a stroll or bike ride.

We will soon welcome a new family into the Habitat house on Horton! It has been interesting to watch the progress as it transforms into a more livable dwelling through the efforts of many many volunteers.

We also look forward to the Gillespie Group project to renovate the old Armory property, recently purchased for multiple non-profit businesses. Residents living nearby will all be relieved to see the historic building once again in use, now with the creative updates and restorations. We also con-tinue to monitor the relationship with our new Pattengill Middle School just down the street.

So far it has been a pretty smooth transition having nearly 700 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in close proximity. We have the sup-port of the principal and have been assigned a Guidance Counselor to help deal with the few problems that arise with students passing through the neighborhood each afternoon.

This summer brought on our yard sales, and despite the weather, sev-eral were in place for the Super Saturday one day Blow Out Sale, rain and shine!

Looking ahead, we anticipate another Caroling Party, which we've had nearly every Christmas. Armory Alliance Watch is hopping with activity and life and each home has it's own story.

Recently I took an evening stroll on a balmy evening after dark and smiled as I passed peaceful homelife happening all around... open windows and the glow of lamplight revealed kids getting ready for bed with their usual squeals and protests, moms and dads making a game of it, TVs help-ing folks wind down from the day, people taking advantage of the moon-light to pick up the yard and haul out the recycling, some folks savoring the last few days of warm weather on their front porches, just breathing it in or chatting it up with another, pets protectively keeping an eye on me as I passed their territory, and even wonderful smells, late night snacks wafting through the air. Everyday things. Yes, life is good on the east side.

If you think you are within the boundaries of this neighborhood watch, (note the street sign toppers) but are not signed up, please call Piper Foun-tain, 372-2933 and we will get you connected.

Armory Alliance NeighborhoodContact: Piper Fountain

517-372-29331piperpiping@gmail.com

Association for the Bingham Community (ABC)

Contact: Denise Kelley517-484-9109

abcneighborhod@sbcglobal.net

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Counseling Support

Advocacy Services

Referrals for the person who hurt you

What to expect with BIS ProgramsShelter

How you can help

What should you do?

Being Hurt … Personal ProtectionRelationship violence hurts …

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With single stream recycling City of Lansing residents are able to recycle more at the curb with less sorting required! It couldn’t be easier! If you do not have a green bin, contact CART at 483-4400 or recycle@lan-singmi.gov and one will be delivered to your home.

Bin full? Don’t let that stop you from recycling…make a “bin” out of a cardboard box (no larger than a green bin) or a paper grocery bag. CART drivers will take all recyclables at the curbside, as long as a green bin is out with it.

Lansing’s recyclables are shipped to a material recovery facility (MRF) in Ann Arbor where they are sepa-rated by type, bundled and then sold to companies that will use the recyclables to make new products.

The following materials can be placed in the green bins. There is no need to separate them!

•Glass: All colors of transparent food and beverage bottles and containers. Paper labels, rings and lidsare acceptable.

•Tin/steel cans: Food and beverage containers, all sizes. Paper labels are acceptable.•Household scrap metal: includes metal pots and pans, metal trays, metal bakeware, toasters, metal

utensils, etc. No metal hangers.•Aluminum: Used beverage containers and foil clean of food.•Household Plastic Containers #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, NO #3 PVC or polystyrene (Styrofoam)•Bulky Rigid Plastics: Larger items such as buckets, crates, toys, trays, bins, barrels, etc.•Cartons: includesmilk and juice cartons, juice boxes and other similar items.•Magazines/Catalogs: Includes catalogs, glossy flyers andmailers.•Paper: All types and sizes, including office paper, household writing paper, post-its, all residential mail,

envelopes, copy paper, note pad paper, computer paper, shredded office paper, file folders, etc.•Corrugated cardboard: Flatten and cut down to 2’ x 2’ pieces. Can be damp, but not soaked. Pizza boxes

should be free of food. No wax-coated boxes.•Brown paper bags: Any type of brown paper grocery bag.•Boxboard: Commonly used in dry food and cereal boxes, shoe boxes and other similar packaging.•Telephone books •Gift wrapping paper: No ribbons or bows

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Single StreamRecylingHotline: 517/483-4400 Email: recycle@lansingmi.gov Web: www.lansingrecycles.com

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The News from Allen Neighborhood CenterFounded in 1999, Allen Neighborhood

Center (ANC) is a non-profit hub for activities that promote the health, safety, stability and economic well-being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods on Lansing’s Eastside (48912 zipcode). Call us or stop on by during open hours to learn more about the following programs and events!

Housing and Health News and ResourcesFor information about health and housing resources, contact

Tom Curtis at 517-999-3924 or tomc@allenneighborhoodcen-ter.org

Restoration Works in LansingThis fall, watch for Restoration Works signs in front of two

empty, foreclosed houses located at 1501 and 1512 E. Kal-amazoo. Inside you will find LCC students acquiring skills in

construction and in installation of energy efficient systems, while totally restoring the homes and providing a welcome facelift to a significant block on this corridor. The project is a part-nership between the Ingham County Land Bank, owner of the houses,

LCC’s Environment, Design, and Building Technologies Depart-ment, and ANC. ANC will host regular tours so that neighbors and others can view the restoration process—likely lasting two years or more. A website is currently being developed, and will provide construction drawings, work schedules, events and activities open to the public such as weekly walk-throughs and workshops, info about LCC’s Technical Career’s Division, Land Bank activities/houses, and more. For info, call 999-3912.

Free HOMEBUYER WorkshopConsidering buying a home? Unsure about the homebuy-

ing process? Join us on Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 – 8:30 pm at ANC for a workshop with local housing non-profit, Franklin Housing Corporation to learn about:

•pre-qualification for mortgages•choosing a house•real estate transactions•credit issues and budgeting•mortgage closing•down payment assistance•and life as a homeowner Call Lauren at 999-3921 to reserve a spot in this information-

packed workshop.

Weatherization AssistanceLet us help you enroll in Capital Area Community Services gener-

ous weatherization assistance program. Households with income below 200% of the federal poverty line can receive furnace repairs, insulation, and draft sealing for FREE. Call Tom at 367.2468 for more info.

Enrollment ServicesIf you are (1) uninsured, (2) live in Ingham County, and (3) fall within

IHP income guidelines, you may qualify for coverage under the Ing-ham Health Plan (IHP). IHP covers doctor visits, prescriptions, x-rays,lab tests and urgent care for a $5 co-pay.

Our Outreach team can sign you up for IHP, lead paint and asthma trigger abatement, Medicaid, SNAP (food stamp) benefits, MedicalHomes, MICHild, Healthy Kids, free mammograms, and other health, housing, and human service resources. For more information, call us at367.2468. We have appointment times available between 9 AM and Noon, Monday-Friday. Public walk-in hours are Monday-Thursday, Noon to 5:30 PM, and Friday Noon to 5 PM.

ANC’s Breast Health Club (BHC)Our Breast Health Club is up to 750 Women! BHC Members

receive monthly self-exam reminder postcards which contain good information on low/no cost mammograms and other supports for amaintaining a healthy life (e.g., Eastside walking clubs/routes, tai chi,etc.,). Members can visit the ANC Outreach Table at our Market toredeem their postcards for free flax seed and walnuts – breast-healthyfoods! If you would like to start receiving your monthly BHC postcard via e-mail or snail mail, or if you’re interested in receiving a free mam-mogram, please call Heather Rae directly at 999.3917.

Allen Street Farmers Market to Continue into DecemberFor more information about the Allen Street Farmers Market, con-

tact Hollie Hamel at 517-999-3911 or hollish@allenneighborhoodcen-ter.org.

Great news! The Market will continue each Wednesday into early December- a change from our first seven years when we wrapped up the season at the end of October. Tentative plans are to extend our market for another 6 weeks by offering a shorter Wednesday market (3:30 – 6:30 pm) at the Hunter Park GardenHouse. Watch our web-site for details.

AllenStreetFarmersMarketCommunityPotluck!Vendors, Volunteers and Shoppers are all welcome to join us after

our final outdoor market on October 27th, 7:00 pm at the GardenHouse! We’ll be swapping stories and giving heartfelt

Allen Neighborhood Center1619 E. Kalamazoo St.,

Lansing, MI 48912517-367-2468;

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thanks to all of the vendors who make this season’s market one to marvel at!

News from the Hunter Park GardenHouseFor more information about garden programs and news, or to sign up

for the weekly e-bulletin, “The GardenHouse Gazette,” contact Allison at allisonb@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or call 517-999-3910.

GardenHouse Open HoursMon-Fri, 3:30-5:30PM, Sat & Sun 10AM--2PM

Windowsill Herb Gardening WorkshopBe sure to join us at the Hunter Park GardenHouse for Windowsill Herb

Gardening, Nov. 6, 11:30am. Use that bright spot in your kitchen to your advantage! Save money on fresh herbs all winter long by growing in pots and containers on your windowsill. Learn the science of container garden-ing indoors. What kinds of plants to plant, how to maximize the food you grow from those containers, and how to choose the best spot in your home. Free Event. Call 517 999-3910 for more details

KidsTimeKids ages 5-11 can join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5P for

fun games, gardening, healthy snacks, and more in Hunter Park. Contact Allison to sign up!

ANC’s Youth Service Corps Partners with Eastern High School Key ClubHigh schoolers can join us at the Wednesday Key Club meetings in Mr.

Lubick’s room 337, right after school. Youth volunteers of all ages are wel-come at our “service Saturdays”, most of which are scheduled at Hunter Park. (Note: Youth Service is a job and life skill training program for middle and high school aged youth. Service projects, field trips, ‘greening activi-ties’, fun and friendship are guaranteed!)

GardenHouse Book Club Looking to Reconvene this FallThe food-related GardenHouse book club is looking for new members

and for book suggestions for the coming winter season. When the tem-perature drops and the snow flies, be sure to join us for hot tea and great conversation; contact Allison for more information!

Join the fun on the 1st Sunday of each month at 11 am, starting Nov. 7.

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� I am pleased to represent you on theIngham County Commission. As a residentof Lansing’s east-side neighborhood,I am diligently putting my experiences and talents touse for you so that togetherwe may achieve a renewedvigor in Ingham County anda heightened prosperity forourselves and futuregenerations.�

PA I D F O R B Y C I T I Z E N S T O E L E C T B R I A N M C G R A I N | R i o n H o l l e n b e c k , Tr e a s u r e r

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Proud Supporter of the ENO

— Brian McGrain

Allen Neighborhood Ceneter

At-A-GlanceALLEN STREET FARMERS MARKET

Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm (Nov.-Dec)

BREADBASKETTuesdays, 1-5:30 pm

COMMUNITY SOUPOct. 21, Nov. 18, 5:30-8 PM

at Unity, 230 S. Holmes.

KIDSTIMEMon. and Wed., 4-5 pm at GardenHouse

KINSHIP CAREOct. 9 and Nov. 13, 1:30-3:30 pm.

SENIOR DISCOVERY GROUPEvery Wednesday from 10-noon.

TAI CHI/HUNTER PARKEvery Sat., 10 am

WINDOW SILL GARDENINGSat., Nov. 6, 11:30 am

ANC HOURS OF OPERATIONS12 noon—5:30 pm Walk-In Services

9 am—12 noon By Appt.

GARDENHOUSE HOURS3:30—5:30 pm Mon.-Fri.

10 am—2 pm Sat. and Sun.

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HELP FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA

Who is eligible for services? •Children less than 18 years old with asthma

•Low-moderate income households in: Ingham County: EVERY ZIP Code; Eaton County: Only ZIP Codes 48906, 48911 and 48917; Clinton County: Only ZIP Code 48906

What is the cost? • FREE What help is available? • We will inspect your home and install products to reduce asthma triggers and prevent injuries.

• We will provide any educa-tion that you may need to help reduce asthma triggers within your home.

Basic Products for EVERY Family:Outlet Safety Plugs, HEPA Vacuum, Door Mats, Fire Extingisher, Mercury-Free Thermometers, Plastic Food Containers, Nightlights and Flashlights, Green Cleaning Supplies, Pest gels and baits, Shower Curtains, Mini-Blinf Cord Wind-ups, Low Aller-gen Furnace Filters, Carmon Monoxide and Smoke Detec-tors, Cabinet Safety Lock, Skid Proof Bath Mat, Gun Trigger Locks, Trash Can with Lid, Fans, Smoking Cessation Kits, Pillow and Mattress Covers, Foam Crack Sealant/Caulk, HEPA Room Filters, Step Stools, Safety Gate

Getting started is easy! You can print an application online from our website at www.michigan.gov/leadsafe.

If you are interested in refer-ring families, please con-tact: Courtney Wisinski at 517.335.8252 or Linda Stewart at 517.335.8867.

From The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Promote Healthy Homes

AHealthy Home

ChecklistEveryone can have a healthy home. This checklist and accompanying illustration show some key action steps to take in each room and area of the home.

Bedrooms, Living Rooms, and Family Rooms [ ] Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms [ ] Do not smoke or allow anyone else to smoke in the home. [ ] If your home was built before 1978:

[ ] Test your home for lead paint. [ ] Fix peeling or chipping paint using lead-safe

work practices. [ ] Use safe work practices when painting,

remodeling, and renovating to prevent spreading lead dust.

[ ] Keep floors clear of electrical cords and clutter.

Kitchens [ ] Never use the stove or oven to heat the house. [ ] Use a range hood fan or other kitchen exhaust fan that

vents outside. [ ] Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. [ ] Use safe cleaning and pest control products. [ ] Stop cockroaches, ants, and mice without pesticides:

[ ] Keep them out – seal openings to the outside and between rooms.

[ ] Starve them – put away food, clean up, cover the trash and garbage.

[ ] Deny them water – fix leaks and wipe up spilled water.

[ ] When necessary, use closed baits, traps, and gels. [ ] Never use bug bombs.

Bathrooms [ ] Install grab bars next to the bathtub and shower.[ ] Use mats with nonslip rubber backs on bathroom floors.[ ] Clean up moisture and mold safely.[ ] Use a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside.

Attics [ ] Check for water leaks from the roof. [ ] Ensure proper ventilation to prevent moisture that can

promote mold growth. [ ] Seal gaps around roofing and attic openings to keep

rodents and insects out. [ ] Clean up clutter to deny rodents and insects places to nest.

Stairways and Halls [ ] Fix loose or uneven steps and rails. [ ] Attach stairway carpet firmly to every step–or remove

carpet and attach nonslip rubber stair treads. [ ] Keep stairs free of clutter. [ ] Install handrails on both sides of the stairs. [ ] Keep a working light bulb in overhead lights in the hall

and the stairs.

Basement, Crawl Space, Utility and Laundry Areas [ ] Set hot water heater at 120°F to prevent burns. [ ] Change furnace/AC filter regularly. [ ] Have gas appliances and furnaces checked yearly to make

sure they don’t release extra carbon monoxide. [ ] Make sure the clothes dryer vents outside. [ ] Test for radon. If there’s a high level, hire a specialist to

eliminate the hazard.

Outer Parts of House and Yard [ ] Keep pests away:

[ ] Fix holes, cracks, and leaks on exterior of the house. [ ] Eliminate standing water and food sources. [ ] Keep trash can covered with a lid.

[ ] Remove shoes before entering the house to keep dirt containing lead and other toxins outside.

[ ] Maintain gutters, downspouts, and roof to prevent moisture from entering the home.

[ ] Use safe work practices when painting, remodeling, or renovating a home built before 1978.

[ ] If you have a septic tank or private well, properly maintain it to prevent illness.

[ ] Be ready in case of disaster: have a kit for shelter in place and plan fire escape routes.

Special steps to protect children: [ ] Make sure cribs, playpens, and play equipment

are safe. [ ] Keep cribs free of soft objects or loose bedding. [ ] Use cordless blinds and shades, or tie the cords

out of reach of children. [ ] Place infants on their back to sleep. [ ] Place safety covers on electrical outlets. [ ] Lock prescription and over-the-counter

medications away from children and use childproof caps.

[ ] Use stair gates at the top and bottom of stairs. [ ] Lock up products used for cleaning, car

maintenance, gardening, and pest control. [ ] If you have a swimming pool, make sure you have

proper fencing and gates around the pool. [ ] Complete a playground safety checklist if you have

playground equipment in your yard. [ ] If a firearm is kept in the home, it should be stored

unloaded and locked in a secure container— inaccessible to children.

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By the time there are signs, harm may have beendone that will last your childs̓ lifetime. Answerthese questions to find out if your child is at riskfor lead poisoning.

•Does your child now or in the recent past live inor often visit a house built before 1950 with peelingor chipping paint? This could include a day care,preschool, or home of a relative?Yes No Don’t know

•Does your child now or in the recent past live in or often visit a house built before 1978 that hasbeen remodeled within the last year?Yes No Don’t know

•Does your child have a brother, sister or playmatewith lead poisoning?Yes No Don’t know

•Does your child live with an adult whose job orhobby involves lead?Yes No Don’t know

•Does your family use any home remedies that maycontain lead?Yes No Don’t know

If you answered no to every question, your child isprobably not at risk for lead poisoning. If youanswered yes or don t̓ know to any of these questions,your child may be at risk for lead poisoning and youshould ask your doctor to order a blood test for lead.

Because house dust is the main cause of leadpoisoning, follow the steps on the back of this card tomake a lead-safe home for your child.

TAKE THISTEST TO SEE

IF YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE

LEAD POISONING.

Jennifer M. Granholm, GovernorJanet Olszewski, Director

MDCH is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDER.

5,000 printed at 9 cents each with a total cost of $450.

These steps will provide a short term solution for lead in yourhome. For long term solutions, contact the Lead HazardRemediation Program toll-free at 866-691-LEAD.

• Use the right cleaner. Any soapy household cleaneror products made to remove lead dust. Use a spraybottle or bucket for the cleaning solution.

• Put on gloves. If you do not have rubber gloves,wash your hands well after cleaning.

• Pick up all paint chips first. Window areas andporches often have lots of paint chips. Put chips in aplastic bag and throw away. Do not use yourvacuum! Many local health departments have vacuumswith special HEPA filters to borrow.

• Wipe areas with cleaning solution. Use newpaper towels to clean each area and then throw themaway. A mop can be used on floors.

• Keep soapy water clean. Do not put dirty papertowels or mop into the wash water.

• Pour wash water down a toilet. Do not pour itdown a sink.

• Rinse after cleaning. Use clean water and papertowels or mop for rinsing each area. Throw away mophead after the last rinse

• Repeat these steps often. Use this cleaning methodwhen dust and dirt appear.

Note: Areas that should be cleaned include windows,doors, floors, porches, stairs and child play areas.

Important: Do not use your vacuum. It will spread leaddust into the air you breathe.

www.michigan.gov/mdchLink: Physical Health and Prevention

Link: PreventionLink: Lead Poisoning

WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKEA LEAD-SAFE HOME? $$$$$ TO MAKE YOUR HOME LEAD-SAFE!

Do you live in an old home and have old windowsor peeling paint? If so, we can help!

You qualify for help if meet ALL the following:This home has beenmade Lead-Safe by the Michigan LeadSafe Home Program

� You have a child under 6 years old or pregnant female LIVING IN the home

� You are a low-moderate income family� You live in a home built before 1978 � You live in the county of Calhoun, Ingham,

Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Oakland, Saginaw(excluding city of Saginaw) or the city of Detroit ORelsewhere if your child has an elevated blood lead level (10 or above)

� You own or rent the home

What is included?� Free Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment ($750 value) and report of findings � Lead Hazard Control work which may include new windows and doors and special cleaning and painting.

What is the cost? � Owner Occupied – Almost FREE! A small fee is required depending on income. � Landlords- We provide from $2,000-$8,000 per unit; Landlords must come up with the rest.

We will also provide assistance in applying for a low-interest loan for lead hazard control.� Tenants- There is no cost to you. We need your landlord’s permission before starting work.

Getting Started is Easy!

Just fill out the attached application, remembering to provide proof of income as instructed on the form.Then send the form and proof of income to us at:

MDCH Lead Safe Home Program PO Box 30195Lansing, MI 48909

Contact Us with Questions:

Carin Speidel Phone: (517) 335-9833Michigan Department of Community Health Toll Free: (866) 691-5323Healthy Homes Section Fax: (517) 335-8800 PO Box 30195 Email: SpeidelC@Michigan.govLansing, MI 48909 Website: www.michigan.gov/leadsafe

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Area Places ofWorshipCentral Church of the Nazarene1300 Eureka Street, Lansing MI 48912485-3729

Christ Lutheran Church122 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912482-2252

Darassalam Islamic Center 940 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823 332-1001

Faith Fellowship Baptist Church1001 Dakin St., Lansing, MI 48912

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church1701 E. Saginaw, Lansing MI 48912 482-7341

Kehillat Israel Congregation 2014 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48912 482-0049Michael Zimmerman, Rabbi (517) 882-0049 www.kehillatisrael.net

Liberty Christian Church 2215 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing MI 48912 485-5483

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ125 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, 484-7434 www.pilgrimUCC.com

Plymouth Congregational Church2001 E. Grand River, Lansing MI 48912484-9495 www.plymouthlansing.org

Potter Partk United Methodist Church1001 Dakin Street

Resurrection Church1531 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing MI 48912 482-4749Regular Weekend Masses are every Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m., and 6 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Community Church,United Church of Christ1007 Kimberly, Lansing, 484-2180 www.ssccucc.org

Salvation Army525 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912482-9715

Shaarey Zedek Congregation1924 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823351-3570 email: executive@shaareyzedek.com

Unity of Greater Lansing240 Marshall, Lansing MI 48912, 371-3010

Vessels of Life Church of God In Christ1110 Lathrop Street, Lansing MI 48912, 487-8889

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ has been a community gathering pointand worship resource here on the Eastside since 1893. Our church actually started as a Sunday School extension of Plymouth Congregational Church and quickly expanded into aseparate church and congregation in the community. We continue to focus on providing anexcellent Sunday School along with a rich variety of worship services, small group activities

and community outreach.What makes us different? In addition to serving the community we are what is known as a “Welcoming

and Affirming Church.” This means that we affirm all persons of every race, gender, age, sexualorientation, disability, marital status or socio-economic status as children of God. We seek to be inviting

and accepting of all people. We respect and encourage everyone to engage in a faith journey.We strive to further justice and peace in the church, the local community and the world.

As a church of the congregational tradition, Pilgrim shares a church history with thepilgrims who came to America seeking spiritual freedom in 1620, and with the Americanpatriots who dumped tea at Boston Harbor in 1773 in a prelude to the AmericanRevolution.

Pilgrim is a member of the United Church of Christ, or UCC. UCC churches have ahistory of being independently and democratically operated churches, each with the ability to self-govern. Because of this, UCC churches hold a wide latitude of beliefs thatreflect the unique makeup of their communities and individual congregations.

In the UCC, we affirm the fact that Christians do not always have to agree with oneanother to nevertheless live together, in community and in peace. Because faith can be

expressed in many different ways, the United Church of Christ does not rely on any singlecreed as a test of faith. Instead, we encourage many testimonies of faith.

Throughout our history, the UCC has been bold in extending an invitation to all. The UCC’s historic denominations were the first protestant denominations in the United States to

ordain an African American pastor, in 1785, and the first to ordain a female pastor, in 1853.The UCC was also the first mainline Protestant denomination

in the United States to ordain an openly gay person as aminister, when in 1972 the UCC’s Golden Gate Associationordained the Reverend William R. Johnson.

At Pilgrim UCC, we open our doors to let people in whoare seeking God, and we also open our doors to reach out toa community and a world in need. Our members volunteer inoutreach efforts including our Small Children’s Clothes Closet, participation in Meals on Wheels, CROP Walk, Greater LansingACTION, and partnerships with Bingham School and the AllenNeighborhood Center, among others.

Pilgrim offers a unique Sunday School curriculum entitled“Finding God” for children of all ages. Traditional ChristianSunday School programs tend to focus on the Bible alone.

At Pilgrim, we study the Bible and how it applies in our livestoday, to build the spiritual and practical skills people need forgrowth as individual Christians and as a community.

Each month our Sunday School program focuses on a singleconcept such as “faith,” “peace” or “forgiveness,” and thenlinks that concept to specific life applications such as “spiritualgrowth,” “building community,” “social justice,” or “Christiantradition.” This focus allows participants across age groups

to share and continue discussions even after Sunday mornings are over. The goal of our program is to provide the tools children and adults need to grow in understanding, deepen their faith, and follow theirown callings from God.

Pilgrim offers two Sunday services and a Wednesday night service. Our 10:00 a.m. service onSunday mornings is a traditional worship service featuring the music of our Chancel Choir and HandbellChoir, prayer, scripture readings, and thought-provoking sermons by Pastor Peter Robinson. Children attend Sunday School during the 10:00 service.

Our 11:45 a.m. Sunday service features folk and praise music - including original music written andperformed by our very own band The Messengers - in a relaxed atmosphere.  This service includes prayer,meditation, and a short sermon based on the scripture lessons being studied as part of the week’s SundaySchool curriculum. 

On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm we offer small group activities such as Bible studies, discussions on currentevents, prayer groups and common interest groups, including a monthly group for people with diabetes.At 7:30 the small group activities end and there is a short mid-week worship service from 7:30 to 8:00.People can attend both the small group activities and the worship service, or just one or the other.

Pilgrim extends its welcome to all Eastside residents. For more information, please visit our website atwww.pilgrimUCC.com; join us on Facebook; or call Mike Cooper, Pilgrim’s Facilitator for Growth, at thechurch office at 484-7434.

— Mike Cooper

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

125 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912www.pilgrimUCC.com

Connecting with Community:Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

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The best way to prevent fires in your home is to make fire safety part of your daily life.

December and January are the peak months for home fires and home fire deaths. Home structure fires are more likely to happen during the dinner hours, between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. The leading cases of fires in the home are cooking (which leads to the most fires and injuries), heating equipment, and electrical. Smok-ing materials and heating equip-ment are the leading cause of home fire deaths.

Be Careful When You Cook• Stay in the kitchen when you are

frying, broiling or grilling food.

The leading cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. To extinguish a pan fire, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burn-er. Allow the pan to completely cool before removing the lid. To extinguish an over fire, keep the oven door closed and turn off the stove. If you have a small stovetop fire and don’t feel comfortable at-tempting to extinguish the fire, get out of the home and call the fire department for help.

Stay Safe and Warm• Have your central heating

equipment serviced every year by a professional.

• Have your chimney cleaned and inspected before each heating season.

• Keep space heaters at least 1 meter (3 feet) from anything that can burn.

• Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed.

Space heaters account for one third of home heating fires and three-fourths of home heat-ing fire deaths. Failure to clean chimneys is the leading cause of chimney fires.

Smokers Should Smoke Outside the Home• Encourage smokers to smoke

outside.• Provide large, deep, sturdy

ashtrays.• Keep matches and lighters in a

locked cabinet out of the reach of children.

Smoking is a leading cause of fire deaths. Smoking outside will prevent a fire from being started in the home by a dis-carded cigarette.

Throughout the Home• Make sure electrical cords are

in good condition – not frayed or cracked.

• Install a smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every storey of your home.

• Test your smoke alarms month-ly. Sixty-five percent of report-ed home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms.

• Automatic fire sprinklers can contain and may even extin-guish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene. If you are building or remodelling your home, consider installing a residential fire sprinkler system.

• Have a professional inspect your electrical wiring to make sure that it meets code require-ments.

Escape BasicsIn a real fire, you must move quickly, carefully and calmly. Planning and practising a home fire escape plan will help your family know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds.

• Make sure your home has work-ing smoke alarms and everyone

knows the sound and will be awakened by the sound of the smoke alarm.

• Sit down with everyone in your home and talk about the best ways to get out quickly in the event of a fire. Make a plan for anyone in your home who might need assistance escap-ing.

• Plan two ways out of every room and pick an outside meeting place.

• Practise your home fire escape drill at least twice a year.

Sound the alarm – it’s time again for the Great American Fire Drill! NFPA is asking kids and families all across the United States to practice their home fire escape plans. Let’s get started!

• Pick a date – anytime in October or even November• Make your escape plan • Sound the alarm

Roughly 80% of U.S. Fire Deaths Occur in the Home!

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SUPERINTENDENT AND EASTSIDE SCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS325-6007; Superintendent: Dr. T.C. Wallace, Jr.

BINGHAM ELEMENTARY755-1240; Principal: Ms. Tracey Keyton

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL755-1050; Principal: Ms. Susan Land

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY755-1310; Principal: Mr. Terry Baker

PATTENGILL MIDDLE SCHOOL755-1130; Principal: Mr. Kirk Sulzman

POST OAK ELEMENTARY755-1610; Principal: Ms. Camela Diaz

OTHER EASTSIDE SCHOOLS

LANSING CATHOLIC CENTRAL267-2100; Principal: Tom Maloney

RESURRECTION SCHOOL487-0439; Principal: Mr. Shannon KahneLittle Shamrocks Preschool: 3 & 4 yr olds

M-F; 9 – 11:30 a.m.Little Shamrocks Day Care: ages 3 – 8;

M-F; 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For further information please contact Resurrection School at 487-0739, Mr. Shannon Kahne, Principal.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

BUSINESS MEETINGS7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

STUDY GROUPS7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. All meetings are held at the Lansing School District Building at 519 W.

Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan

Bingham Elementary School Activities

O C T O B E R11th - 22nd ........MEAP testing14th -15th ...........Smile Dental Program15th .....................Picture Day21st......................5th/3rd Bank Opening (20th year of partnership

with Bingham)28th .....................Family Night/Fall Festival/Haunted House 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.29th .....................Halloween Parades & Parties Half day/dismissal 10:36 a.m.

N O V E M B E R2nd .....................Election Day/No school8th, 10th, 18th ....Parent/Teacher Conferences/4:00 – 7:009th -10th..............Hearing screening18th .....................Dinner of Thanks/5:30 – 7:0019th .....................Awards assembly for 1st marking period24th – 27th .........Thanksgiving Break

D E C E M B E R15th .....................Sparrow Luncheon for Bingham students & staff16th .....................Family Night/Holiday Program 5:30 – 7:0020th – 1/2............Christmas Break

J A N U A R Y17th .....................No School/MLK Remembrance20th .....................Half day for students/dismissal 10:36 a.m.21st......................Records Day/No School27th .....................Family Night/Geography Jeopardy/

International Taste Night 5:30 – 7:00

F E B R U A R Y11th .....................Booster Club Valentine Dance16th .....................2nd semester Count Day18th .....................Half day for teacher planning/Students dismiss at 10:36 a.m.21st......................No School/President’s Day24th .....................Science Fair/Family Night at Impression 5

M A R C H“March is Reading Month” various activities throughout the month8th .......................Professional Development/No school for students17th .....................Family Night/5:30 – 7:0025th .....................End of 3rd marking period.............................Spring pictures28th, 30th , 31st..Parent Teacher spring conferences/4:00 – 7:00

A P R I L4th – 8th..............Spring break15th .....................KidFest at MSU (all day)22nd ....................No school/night conferences offset & Good Friday25th – 29th..........Annie’s Big Nature Lesson (4 classrooms participating

at Woldumar & Fenner)28th .....................Family Night/5:30 – 7:00

M AY5th .......................Cinco de Mayo/1st graders perform at Sparrow Hospital26th .....................Family Night/Math Olympics/5:30 – 7:0030th .....................Memorial Day/No School

J U N E8th .......................Kindergarten graduation9th .......................5th grade graduation10th .....................LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/Dismissal 10:36 a.m.

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ENO COMMUNITIESBecause the territory of the Eastside Neighborhood Organization (ENO) is so large, many smaller communities have formed their own neighborhood groups

and organizations within the ENO boundaries. These groups, along with ENO, serve as an effective way to address issues of interest to residents, city officials, and our local law enforcement. It also allows people to meet with their immediate neighbors, and focus on concerns that affect their area specifically. The ENO as a whole represents the entire Eastside of Lansing on issues and concerns that influence the wider community. The ENO, with its long history of neighborhood involvement, can also give guidance and support to newly founded groups.

If you and your neighbors already have a group formed and would like help or support from the ENO, please contact Nancy Mahlow at 372-3249 or come to an ENO meeting. Together, we can work to make the Eastside of Lansing a GREAT place to live, work, and play.

ARMORY ALLIANCE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #237Formed in 1987Boundaries – Jerome from N. Clemens to Marshall/All of Horton St. and Elvin Court/Michigan Ave., from eastside of Marshall to N. Clemens St. Contact – Piper Fountain, 372-2933Meetings – As neededEmail: 1piperpiping@gmail.com

ASSOCIATION FOR THE BINGHAM COMMUNITY (ABC)Formed in 1993Boundaries – N – Michigan Ave./E Holmes St./S. Kalamazoo St./ W – S. Pennsylvania Ave.Contact – Denise Kelley, 484-9109Meetings: 1st Monday of odd numbered months at 6 pm (Jan, March, May, and Nov.) September is our Neighborhood Night out event. All meetings are held at Pilgrim UCC, 125 S. Pennsylvania AvenueEmail: abcneighborhod@sbcglobal.net

EASTERN NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATIONFormed in 1990Boundaries – N – Shiawassee; S: Michigan Ave.; E: Holmes St. on the eastside; W: Larch St on the eastsideContact – Chris Silsby, 484-8615 (leave a message regarding neighborhood)Meetings: The group has a potluck beginning at 6;30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday each month, jointly with Oak Park Neighborhood Association

EASTFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONFormed in 1994Boundaries – N: Catholic Central Field; S: Michigan Ave.; E: Marshall St.; W: Holmes St.Contact – Marlene Malloy at marlene@mrccouncil.org) phone: 887-9370 and 335-9370 or Beth Monteith (beth_monteith@mac.com) phone: 485-5189

Anyone wishing Eastfield Info, please send email address with request to beth_monteith@mac.com and we will add them to our email announcement list.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday of even-numbered months, 7 p.m.Website: www.msu.edu/user/rothb/eastfield/history.htm

EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONFormed in 1972Boundaries – N: Lake Lansing Road; S: The Red Cedar River/Potter Park; E: Coolidge Rd/Red Cedar Golf Course; W: McKinley St/Railroad Tracks/Oakland/Saginaw/The Grand RiverContact: Nancy Mahlow, 372-3249Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Room 213 at Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave.Website: http://www.cacvoices.org/organizations/eastside

EAST VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOODFormed in - October 1, 2008.Boundaries – Wickham on the South/Saginaw on the North/Nantucket on the East/Worthington on the West.Contact: Jody Washington at 805- 9337Meetings – As needed

FAIRVIEW AREA INTERESTED RESIDENTS (F.A.I.R. NEIGHBORS)Formed in 1994Boundaries – N: Michigan Ave. (at S. Magnolia, S. Hayford, S. Foster, S. Francis/South boundary is Marcus St.) S: I496; E: Leslie St.; W: S. Francis St.Contact – Ruth Leyrer at 372-9455Meetings – 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St.

FOSTER YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD (FYN)Formed in 2004Boundaries – N: Grand River; S: Michigan Ave.; E: Howard St.; W: N. ClemensContact – Brian Baer 517-371-2857Meetings – 3rd Wednesday of each month 7 p.m., Foster Community Center, Room 211Website – www.fosteryourneighborhood@gmail.com

FRIENDS OF HUNTER PARKFormed – 2004Boundaries – N. Kalamazoo St.; S: 496 hwy.; E: Lathrop St.; W: Holmes St.Contact – Nancy VanHoosier at 484-5704Meetings: As needed

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1. Armory Alliance2. Assoc. for the

Bingham Community3. Eastern Neighbors4. Eastfield5. FAIR Neighbors6. Forest View (partial)7. Foster Your

Neighborhood8. Friends of Hunter Park9. Green Oaks10. Groesbeck11. Holmes Street School12. Hosmer Street

Neighbors13. Hunter Park East14. Hunter Park West15. Marshall Park Watch16. Northtown17. Oak Park18. P.L.A.C.E.19. Potter-Walsh20. Prospect Protectors21. Regent Oaks22. Shepard Street23. Square One24. We Care25. Your Neighborhood

LEGENDENO Boundaries----- Major Parks

City/Twp. bounds

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GREEN OAKSFormed in 1979Boundaries – N – Michigan Ave., S: Kalamazoo St.; E: Pennsylvania; W: Railroad Tracks on Michigan Ave.Contact – Julann Vittone, 488-4783Meetings – 4th Thursday of every month (except Nov and Dec) at Christ Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennsylvania, 6 p.m.Email: webmaestro@jandyonline.com Website: greenoaks.jandyonline.com

GROESBECK AREA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONFormed in 2000Boundaries – N – Lake Lansing Rd./ S- Grand River Ave./ E – I127/ W- Wood Rd. (including residential area west of Wood Rd. north of Groesbeck Golf Course)Contact – Bill Nelson, 517-371-3888Meeting – 2nd Wednesday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Sept, Nov), 7 p.m. Post Oak SchoolWebsite: groesbeck_assoc@yahoo.com

HOLMES STREET SCHOOL COMMUNITYFormed in 2006Boundaries – N- Main St./S- Potter Park/E- Holmes St./ W- Raider St.Contact – Adam Pitcher 487-1581Meetings – 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Allen Neighborhood CenterWebsite: www.holmesstreetschoolcommunity.com

HOSMER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONFormed in 1996Boundaries – N- Kalamazoo St./S- I-496/E- Pennsylvania St./W-Hosmer St.Contact – Angela Bouterse, 487-6644Meetings – 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

HUNTER EAST RESIDENTIAL ORGANIZATION (HERO)Formed in 1998Boundaries – N-Kalamazoo St./S- I496/E-Shepard St./W-Clifford St.Contact – Cindy Marek: 1416 Elizabeth St., 374-6426Meetings – 4th Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m. at Allen Neighborhood Center

HUNTER PARK WESTFormed in 1995Boundaries – N-Kalamazoo St./S-I496/E-Holmes St./W-PennsylvaniaContact – Sean Chapman (seanc@allenneighborhoodcenter.org),

Matt Penniman (penniman@gmail.com)

MARSHALL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #221Boundaries – N-Oakland Ave. (south side only/S – Saginaw Ave. (north side only)/E – Marshall St./W-Clark St. – Includes Mahlon, Maryland, June, and May Streets within these boundariesContact – Michael Wetzel, 485-6282

NORTHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONFormed in August 1994Boundaries – N-Lake Lansing Rd./S-Saginaw/E-Eastern most Border of Bancroft Park/W- CXO Rail Line East of Larch St.Contact – Rock Hudson 702-1703Meetings – Last Tuesday of each month, Cristo Rey Community Center; 1717 N High Street, 6:30 pmEmail – ntownrocks@hotmail.com

OAK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONFormed in 1994Boundaries – N-Saginaw/S- Shiawassee/E-N. Pennsylvania Ave./W-Larch St.Contact – Judy Hackett, 371-4214Meetings – 3rd Tuesday each month 7 p.m.

P.L.A.C.E.Formed in 1993Boundaries – Prospect, Lathrop, Allen, Clifford, and Eureka StreetsContact – Nancy McCrohan at 290-8028Meetings – 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the Allen Neighborhood Center

POTTER/WALSH NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONFormed in 1993Boundaries – N – Main St./S – Woodman/Railroad Tracks/E – Aurelius Rd./W-Holmes St.Contact – Juanita Chapman, 484-3751 or Deb Biehler at 485-9692Meetings – 2nd Monday of the month at 6:20 p.m. at the Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 1001 Dakin St.

PROSPECT PROTECTORS WATCH 231Formed in 1983Boundaries – N-Eureka/S-Prospect/E-Allen St./W- 200 Block of Holmes St.Meetings – As neededContact – Corie Jason, 482-8756

REGENT OAKSFormed in 2007Boundaries – N-Kalamazoo/S-I-496/E-Leslie/W-ShepardMeetings – Every 3rd Tuesday each month at Allen Neighborhood Center at 6:30 p.m.Contact – Julie Reynolds (julie.rey@hotmail.com) and

Jackie Dillinger (jackiedillinger@sbcglobal.net)

SHEPARD STREET UNITED NEIGHBORSFormed in 1990Boundaries – Shepard St. between Michigan Ave. & Kalamazoo St. including Stanley CourtContact – Pat Pendarvis at 372-7261Meetings – On an as needed basis

WE CARE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATIONFormed in 2000Boundaries – N-Kalamazoo St./S-I496/E-Railroad Tracks/W-N. LarchContact – Grace MiddaughMeetings – 3rd Tuesday each month at 6 p.m.

YOUR NEIGHBORHOODFormed – 2006Boundaries – N – Michigan Ave./S-Kalamazoo St./E-Regent St./W-Leslie St.Contact – George Berghorn, 517-862-7821 OR Dave Muylle, 484-3341Meetings – 124 Regent St. – typically meet 4-6 times a year including at least one neighborhood work day and block party/neighborhood gatheringEmail – berghorn@msu.edu – a Myspace page is pending

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LPD — PATROL DIVISION TEAMSPATROL DIVISION TEAMS 1 – 8

OCTOBER 2010PATROL DIVISION TEAMS 9 – 16

OCTOBER 2010Captain Michael Yankowski 483-6801 myankowski@lansingmi.govExecutive Lt. Darin Southworth 483-6804 dsouthworth@lansingmi.gov

TEAMS 1-3 LT. LISA PHILLIPS • 483-4684

lphillips@lansingmi.gov

Team 1 SGT. BAYLIS (6885)

sbaylis@lansingmi.govC. Birdsley (9551) Day ShiftL. Kentner (9327) Day ShiftW. Prince (9261) Day Shift

M. Brunner (9183) Night ShiftR. Anderson (9080) Night ShiftK. Callison (9577) Night Shift

Team 2SGT. JANESKI (6880) DAY SHIFT

cjaneski@lansingmi.govD. Lowndes (9354) Day Shift

K. Doerr (9371) Day ShiftC. Frazier (9306) Day ShiftA. Terrill (9444) Night Shift

N. Osborn (9333) Night ShiftJ. Churchill (7634) Night Shift

Team 3SGT. L. CURTIS (6881) DAY SHIFT

lcurtis@lansingmi.govJ. Johnson (9323) Day ShiftD. Riedel (9021) Day ShiftA. Riedel (9231) Day Shift

R. Wilcox (9203) Night ShiftG. Parrott (9445) Night ShiftB. Hough (9655) Night Shift

School District / Community PolicingLt. D. Southworth (483-6804) Day Shift

dsouthworth@lansingmi.govNeighborhood WatchT. Mironiuk 483-6812

P. Elton 483-7634Special Events

Sgt. R. Cressman 483-4667Ofc. D. Bey

Ofc. J. ChamberlinOfc. D. PorterOfc. P. ScacciaOfc. J. Sinke

Traffic Follow UpOfc. A. Sukovich 483-4668

Motor Carrier OfficerOfc. Tony Beattie 483-4670

Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & FirearmsS. Toth 337-6645

S. Bailey 337-6646D.Balkema 337-6647

Crime Scene InvestigationsT. Blount (9406)

P. Nardone (9356)School Officers

R. McBride (Eastern) (9295)B. Sorg (Sexton) (9226)Clerical Support Staff

Admin. Asst. Rhonda Mubarakeh 483-4831Emergency 911 / Non-Emergency 483-4600

To leave a message for an officer,Dial 483-6868, then enter the

4-digit number next to his/her nameFront Desk 483-7665

TEAMS 4-8LT. DAVE NOSOTTI • 483-6803

dnosotti@lansingmi.gov

Team 4SGT. THORNBURG (6840) NIGHT SHIFT

jthornburg@lansingmi.govJ. LaCross (9635) Day ShiftR. Forbis (9094) Day Shift

R. Mensch (9814) Day ShiftP. Beasinger (9121) Night Shift

M. Good (9037) Night ShiftJ. Pung (9318) Night ShiftM. Lam (CPO) (483-6058)

Team 5SGT MACON (6847) NIGHT SHIFT

dmacon@lansingmi.govG. Masseau (9219) Day ShiftA. Becker (9163) Day Shift

W. Kim (9042) Day ShiftW. Barnes (9214) Night ShiftD. Belill (9275) Night Shift

M. Priebe (9820) Night ShiftJ. Winarski (CPO) (9285)

Team 6SGT. PACE (6884) NIGHT SHIFT

gpace@lansingmi.govD. Blount (9305) Day Shift

S. Polhemus (9275) Day ShiftM. Krumbach (9211) Day ShiftB. Russell (9132) Night Shift

M. McAleer (9477) Night ShiftK. Doezema (9821) Night Shift

R. Merritt (CPO) (9458)

Team 7SGT CUTLER (4656) NIGHT SHIFT

jcutler@lansingmi.govN. Naimy (9355) Day ShiftP. Bailey (9239) Day Shift

J. Showers (9028) Day ShiftJ. Traviglia (9658) Night ShiftM. Salmon (9187) Night ShiftA. Wieber (9231) Night Shift

R. Ballor (CPO) (9138)

Team 8SGT. THORNBURG (6840) NIGHT SHIFT

jthornburg@lansingmi.govD. Blackman (9198) Day Shift

B. Curtis (9405) Day ShiftT. Jones (9514) Day ShiftB. Erk (9283) Night Shift

M. Kreft (9206) Night ShiftJ. Mires (9823) Night Shift

Sector OfficersE. Janzen (9321) Day ShiftJ. Prince (9357) Day Shift

L. Mardigan (9130) Day ShiftD. McCulloch (9474) Day ShiftB. Sampson (9473) Day Shift

B. Larabee K9 (9319) Day shiftF. Mobley K9 (9613) Day Shift

S. Mills K9 (9257) Day ShiftE. Pratl K9 (9190) Day ShiftR. Kellom (9656) Night Shift

D. Lomakoski (9125) Night ShiftM. Stanley (9817) Night Shift

D. Bunch K9 (9039) Night ShiftM. Johnson K9 (9565) Night Shift

S. McNamara K9 (9122) Night ShiftB. Rendon K9 (9562) Night ShiftK. Szczesny K9 (9547) Night Shift

Visit our Website at www.lansingpolice.com

TEAMS 10-13LT. LISA PHILLIPS • 483-4684

lphillips@lansingmi.gov

Team 10SGT. PAINTER (6841) DAY SHIFT

epainter@lansingmi.govB. Carey (9630) Day ShiftG. Kelley (9410) Day Shift

A. Sandoval (9622) Day shiftC. Ford (9606) Night Shift

A. Matthews (9124) Night ShiftR. Hon (9273) Night ShiftB. Whitsitt (CPO) (9126)

Team 11SGT BROWN (6843) DAY SHIFT

jmbrown@lansingmi.govN. Hughett (9625) Day ShiftJ. Lindeman (9631) Day shiftS. Thielen (9249) Day Shift

B. Rasdale (9619) Night ShiftM. McGonegal (9634) Night Shift

K. Stitt (9653) Night ShiftN. Armstrong (9661) Night Shift

Team 12SGT. BALLOR (9660) DAY SHIFT

cballor@lansingmi.govR. Bahl (9627) Day Shift

E. Larson (9646) Day ShiftR. Dingwell (9660) Day Shift

R. Kirkpatrick (9818) Night ShiftD. Robinson (9616) Night Shift

J. Hallett (9123) Night Shift

Team 13SGT. BAKOS (6844) DAY SHIFT

bbakos@lansingmi.govJ. Thomas (9582) Day ShiftR. Thomas (9657) Day Shift

G. Hamilton (9614) Day ShiftR. Tucker (9658) Day Shift

D. Burke (9615) Night ShiftR. Smith (9300) Night Shift

J. Spoelma (9629) Night ShiftK. Diehl (CPO) (9642)

School District / Community PolicingLt. D. Southworth (483-6804) Day Shift

dsouthworth@lansingmi.govNeighborhood Watch

T. Mironiuk 483-6812 P. Elton 483-7634Special Events

Sgt. R. Cressman 483-4667Ofc. D. Bey Ofc. J. ChamberlinOfc. D. Porter Ofc. P. Scaccia

Ofc. J. SinkeTraffic Follow Up

Ofc. A. Sukovich 483-4668Motor Carrier Officer

Ofc. Tony Beattie 483-4670Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms

S. Toth 337-6645 S. Bailey 337-6646D.Balkema 337-6647

Crime Scene InvestigationsT. Blount (9127) P. Nardone (9356)

School OfficersD. Manson (Everett) 755-2086R. Jack (Harry Hill) 755-4078

Clerical Support StaffAdmin. Asst. Rhonda Mubarakeh 483-4831

TEAMS 9, 14-16LT. DAVE NOSOTTI • 483-6803

dnosotti@lansingmi.gov

Team 9SGT. SPOELMA (9620) NIGHT SHIFT

mspoelma@lansingmi.govJ. Bock (9649) Day ShiftJ. Riedel (9605) Day Shift

E. Sosebee (9643) Day ShiftK. Osborn (9374) Night shiftJ. Johnson (9603) Night ShiftA. Taylor (9654) Night Shift

J. Berry(CPO) (9570)

Team 14SGT. PAINTER (6841) NIGHT SHIFT

epainter@lansingmi.govJ. Wonnacott (9647) Day ShiftC. Campbell (9655) Day Shift

J. Pung (9276) Day ShiftS. Xiong (9609) Night ShiftJ. Blow (9648) Night Shift

B. Roberts (9617) Night Shift

Team 15SGT. SILEO (6864) NIGHT SHIFT

dsileo@lansingmi.govT. Arnold (9528) Day ShiftA. Krymis (9628) Day ShiftJ. Moore (9641) Night Shift

S. Bokovoy (9633) Night ShiftS. Willson (9638) Night Shift

Team 16SGT BALDWIN (6846) NIGHT SHIFT

cbaldwin@lansingmi.govL. Mironiuk (9636) Day ShiftJ. Maatman (9472) Day Shift

K. Hein (9626) Day ShiftK. Schlagel (9611) Night ShiftK. Schlagel (9118) Night Shift

C. Cook (9632) Night ShiftB. Windom (CPO) (9557)

Sector OfficersE. Janzen (9321) Day ShiftJ. Prince (9357) Day shift

L. Mardigan (9130) Day ShiftA. Norton (9105) Day Shift

D. McCulloch (9474) Day ShiftB. Sampson (6863) Day Shift

B. Larabee K9 (9640) Day shiftF. Mobley K9 (9613) Day Shift

S. Mills K9 (9257) Day ShiftE. Pratl K9 (9190) Day ShiftR. Kellom (9656) Night Shift

D. Lomakoski (9125) Night ShiftM. Stanley (9817) Night ShiftD. Matusko (9624) Night ShiftD. Bunch K9 (9039) Night Shift

M. Johnson K9 (9565) Night ShiftS. McNamara K9 (9122) Night Shift

B. Rendon K9 (9562) Night ShiftK. Szczesny K9 (9651) Night Shift

Visit our Website at www.lansingpolice.com

To leave a message for an officer,Dial 483-6868, then enter the

4-digit number next to his/her nameEmergency 911 / Non-Emergency 483-4600

Front Desk 483-7665

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CLIP AND SAVE PHONE LISTEMERGENCY NUMBERS: Lansing Police and Fire 9 1 1Lansing Police North Pct. 483-4660Lansing Police South Pct. 272-7447Council Against Domestic Assault 372-5572Poison Control 800-764-7661Emergency Shelter (Red Cross) 484-7461

CITY OFFICIALS:Mayor’s Office 483-4141Lansing City Council 483-4177Lansing City Clerk 483-4131Lansing City Assessor 483-4020Lansing Parking/Traffic Issues 483-4240

HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS: Housing Violations 483-4385Pot Holes/Street Repair 483-4161Recycling 483-4400Street Lights 371-6343Sewer Back Up 483-4161Power Out 371-6000/371-6314Weeds/Junk/Abandoned Vehicles 483-4355Snow Removal 483-4466Truant Students 272-2888

OTHER NUMBERSVoter Registration/Absentee Ballots 483-413354A District CourtTraffic Violations 483-4433Civil Division 483-4426Criminal Division 483-4445

Allen Neighborhood Center 485-7630Foster Community Center 483-4233Gier Community Center 483-4313Lansing Neighborhood Council 393-9883Letts Community Center 483-4311CATA-Routes 394-1000

LANSING PARKS & RECLansing Parks and Recreation Office 483-4277Adado Riverfront Park Rentals 483-4276Cooley Law Stadium Park 372-7023Fenner Nature Center 483-4224Foster Community Center 483-4233Gier Community Center 483-4313Hunter Park Pool 371-3622Letts Community Center 483-4311Moores Park Pool 371-2778Ranney Skate Park 483-4277Turner Dodge House 483-4220Washington Park Ice Rink 483-4232

GOLF COURSESSycamore Golf Course 482-1890Groesbeck Golf Course 483-4333

For more information call Lansing Parks and Recreation 483-4277. For the communication system for the

deaf and hearing impaired call (517) 483-4479 (TDD)

PARKINGAbandoned Vehicle On the street Police 483-4600 Traffic follow-up 24-72 hoursIn parking facility Transportation 483-4240 Parking Enforcement 7 day removalFront Yard Parking Code Compliance 483-4358 Code officer same dayAfter hours Police 483-4600 N or S Precinct same dayIce/SnowParking Facility Transportation 483-4240 Parking Maintenance ASAP (Radio Disp.)

483-4161 after 5 pmIllegally Parked Vehicle5:00AM - 2:00AM Transportation 483-4582 Parking Enforcement ASAP (Radio Disp.)2:00AM – 5:00AM Police 483-4600 N or S Precinct 24 Hours Parking MeterMalfunction Transportation 483-4240 Parking Maintenance 24-72 hoursTrash/Lighting Problem Transportation 483-4240 Parking Maintenance 24 hrs or lessin Parking FacilityVagrants in Parking Facility Transportation 483-4240 Parking Ops/Security ASAP (Radio Disp.)

483-4600 after 5 PMVandalism of Parking Transportation 483-4240 Parking Maintenance 24 hrs or lessProperty 483-4600 after 5 PM

PRIVATE PROPERTYFire Damaged Houses and Code Compliance 483-4358 Code Compl. Office 30 day Repair LetterCommercial BuildingJunk/Abandoned Vehicle Code Compliance 483-4358 Code Compl. Office 7 day ComplianceTall Grass/Trash Code Compliance 483-4360 Code Compl. Office 24-48 hoursVacant, Open, House Code Compliance 483-4358 Code Compl. Office Immediate or 5 dayVehicles on Private Property Code Compliance 483-4359 Code Compl. Office 24-48 hours

RIGHT OF WAYFences in and Damage Public Service 483-4455 Eng. Technician 24-48 hoursSigns in Right of Way Public Service 483-4455 Eng. Technician 24-48 hoursTrash/other items O & M 483-4400 Solid Waste 24 hours or lesS

SEWERSewer Back-up O & M 483-4161 Sewer ASAP High PriorityWater/Sewage in Bsmt. O & M 483-4161 Sewer ASAP High Prioroity

SIDEWALKDamaged Sidewalk Engineering 483-4455 Eng. Technician 24-48 hoursSnow on Sidewalk Engineering 483-4455 Eng. Technician 24-48 hours

STREETSCatchbasin/Manhole O & M 483-4161 Sewer Maintenance ASAP High PriorityCover Missing/BrokenCurb broken/damaged O & M 483-4161 Street Maintenance ASAP Radio dispatchDead Animal in ROW IC Animal Control 676-8370 24 – 48 hoursWild Animal O & M 483-4161 Surface Maintenance ASAP Radio dispatchDebris in Street O & M 483-4161 Surface Maintenance ASAP Radio dispatchIce/Slippery Street O & M 483-4161 Surface Maintenance ASAP High PriorityLow Utility Cut O & M 483-4161 Street Maintenance 24 – 72 hoursPothole O & M 483-4161 Street Maintenance 24 hrs or less duringStreet Light Out BWL 702-6436 Maintenance ASAPWater over Road O & M 483-4161 Sewer Maintenance ASAPBroken Watermain BWL 702-6436 Maintenance ASAP

TRAFFICDamaged Traffic Sign Transportation 483-4249 24 hrs to 30 days

483-4161 after 5 PMImproper Traffic Control Transportation 483-4249 Traffic Engineer Same Day

483-4161 after 5 PMTraffic Signal Malfunction Transportation 483-4249 Traffic Eng/BWL 24 hrs or less

483-4161 after 5 pm

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSISSUE DEPARTMENT PHONE INTERNAL RESPONSE TIME

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LANSING CITY GOVERNMENT cityoflansingmi.com

Mayor Virg Bernero483-4141

CITY DEPARTMENTS

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Chris Swope, City Clerk483 - 4131• Voter registration• Absentee ballots• City records• Business licensing• City Council agendas and items

CITY ASSESSOR OFFICEMaria L. Irish, Dir.483 - 4020• Property assessments• Real estate records• Tax roll records• City grant financial partnerships• Senior citizen property tax deferments

FIRE DEPARTMENTTom Cochran, Chief483 - 4560• Fire suppression• Emergency ambulance• CPR courses• Fire code enforcement• Public education• Building fire inspections• Pre-construction fire safety planning

HUMAN RESOURCESTerri Singleton, Dir.483 - 4004• Job presentations at neighborhood meetings • Job fairs, postings, etc.• Involvement in Lansing Neighborhood Council

programs• Process employment applicants• HRCS

LAW DEPARTMENTBrigham Smith, City Attorney483 - 4320• Prosecuting City ordinance violations• Responding to citizen disputes• Preparation of proposed ordinances and uniform code

changes• Reviewing and approving resolutions for Council

agenda• Acting as Freedom of Information Act officer• Providing representation at board meetings

PARKS AND RECREATIONMurdock Jemerson, Dir.483 - 4277• Operations/maintenance of 108 parks• Community Center Recreation/Activity• 50 Plus program• Adult & Youth Competitive Sports• Persons with Disabilities recreational activities• Turner-Dodge, Fenner Arboretum, Potter Park

programs• Washington Park ice rink• Hunter and Moores Park swimming pools

POLICE DEPARTMENTTeresa Szymanski, Chief483 - 4600 (Main) 911 (Emergency)• Promote citizen participation/support of quality of life issues• Provide area problem-solving teams for long-range

planning (North 483-4660)• Coordinate Neighborhood Watch activity • Neighborhood based anti-crack team (R.E.A.C.H. 483-4820)• Identify rental properties in need of repairs (with code

compliance & neighborhoods (L.A.N.D. 483-4821)• Recreation/education for neighborhood kids

(P.A.L. 483-6022)• Crime prevention tips & current information

(Neighborhood Information Line 483-4055)• Gang/Graffiti hotline (483-GANG)

PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENTChad Gamble, Dir.483 - 4455• Road/street/bridge/sidewalk planning, repair and

construction• Refuse/recycling/yard waste/bulk collection• Snow removal (streets) enforcement (sidewalks)• Sewer maintenance• Parking system• Traffic lights/signs• Waste water treatment

PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD DEV.Robert Johnson, Dir.483-4060• Land use & zoning• Home rehab loans• Rental unit licensing, inspecting• Energy conservation• Building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical inspections• Code compliance-(trash, junk cars, weeds)• Building permits• Site plan review• Neighborhood planning

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING OFFICEAndy Kilpatrick, Dir.483-4240• Parking issues• City street issues

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Remember: You have five council members working for YOU! Four At-Large and Your Ward Council member.

Eric Hewitt, 1st Ward483-4181 ehewitt@ lansingmi.gov

Tina Houghton, 2nd Ward,483-4184 thoughton@lansingmi.gov

A’Lynne Robinson, 3rd Ward483-4191 arobins@lansingmi.gov

Jessica Yorko, 4th Ward483-4190 jyorko@lansingmi.gov

Kathie Dunbar, At-Large483-4171 kdunbar@lansingmi.gov

Brian Jeffries, At-Large483-4180 bjeffries@lansingmi.gov

Derrick Quinney, At-Large483-4170 dquinney@lansingmi.gov

Carol Wood, at-Large483-4188 cwood@lansingmi.gov

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Development and Planning • Every other Tuesday at 4 p.m.General Services • Every other Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.Inter-governmental Relations • as neededPublic Safety • Every other Tuesday at 3 p.m.Public Services • Every other Wednesday 11:30 a.m.Ways and Means • Every other Wednesday 4 p.m.

CITIZEN BOARDS

Citizen Boards act as clearinghouses for proposals that will be acted on by Lansing’s City Council. They research with support from city departments and make recommendations to council.

Park Board: Maintenance, upgrading, and acquisition of park property and equipment for the City of Lansing.

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): Requests for variances from criteria from the City’s body of zoning ordinances.

Planning Board: Special use permits & long-range planning.Public Service Board: Building Dept., streets and traffic.

The Eastside Neighborhood Organization wishes to thank our representatives on these boards for giving us timely information and for conveying neighborhood sentiment on various issues to the boards.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Lansing City Council meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. on the 10th floor of Lansing City Hall. Meetings are televised on Comcast Channel 12 during the meeting and repeated at various times throughout the week.

Channel 12 also broadcasts agenda items for upcoming council meetings. It is a good habit to review this list on a weekly basis to determine if the council is acting on any items that affect your neighborhood or business.

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