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In a corner of theFrandor ShoppingCenter, Kristine

Thatcher’s latest theatricalproject is creating a stormof its own.

Stormfield Theatre –named for a Mark Twainstory – held its firststaged reading in Octo-ber 2009.

The company led bythe former BoarsHeadTheatre director present-ed “Among Friends” inOctober 2010, while late2010 and early 2011 haveseen “Christmas WithMark Twain” and “Put theNuns in Charge!”

New showNext up for Stormfield

is a full production of“Kimberly Akimbo” byAmerican playwrightDavid Lindsay-Abaire.Opening night is Wednes-day, March 9, and perfor-mances run Wednesdaythrough Sunday untilMarch 27.

Lindsay-Abaire won

the 2007 Pulitzer Prizefor drama for “RabbitHole,” a play about a cou-ple coping with the lossof their young son. Afilm version starring Ni-cole Kidman and AaronEckhart opened late lastyear.

“Kimberly Akimbo”stars Lansing theater leg-end Carmen Decker inthe title role, a teen-agerwith a progeria-like dis-ease. Kimberly is 16, buther illness makes her ap-pear far older.

Kimberly also has a

“very dysfunctional” fam-ily, Thatcher said – “veryfunny, but dysfunctional”– which makes it easyto root for Kimberlythroughout the work.

“She is just amazing,”Thatcher said of Decker.

Humor great“She is just as funny

as can be. You can laughat her one minute andcry with her the next.She has been a teacher ofmine for 40 years. Audi-

Theatersees itsaudienceappeal

risingBy DAWN [email protected]

See Theater/page 5

Kristine Thatcher has found a home in Frandor forStormfield Theater. The former creative director forBoarsHead says audiences are enthusiastic aboutthe theater first two group performances.

Photograph by Dawn Parker

EAST LANSING – CityCenter II, a 5.5-acre rede-velopment for the easternsection of the city’s down-town, is again being re-shaped, causing both hopeand skepticism among cityleaders.

Scott Chappelle, presi-dent of Strathmore Devel-opment Co., based in East

Lansing, said he expects toclose on construction financ-ing for the mixed use proj-ect in the next two months,but would not disclose de-tails.

City manger Ted Statonsaid, “After many years inthe planning process and acouple of years in the financ-ing process, we’re excitedthat it looks like the projecthas a fighting chance to befinanced here over the nextfew months.”

Meanwhile, delinquenttaxes to the city were turnedover to Ingham County thisweek, and the list of unpaidproperties includes those inthe proposed City Center II

development.East Lansing assistant fi-

nance director/treasurer JillFeldpausch confirmed lastTuesday thatreal propertytaxes forSummer andWinter 2010on the sevenaddresses in-volved – 100,124, 128, 136and 140 W.Grand Riverand 341/345Evergreen – had not beenpaid as of the due date

It is the second time the

Hope, doubts risefor City Center II

By DAWN [email protected]

Taxes delinquent;

project extension

may be required

MayorLoomis

See Hopes/page 4

MERIDIAN TWP. – Acontroversial rezoning re-quest received final approv-al March 1, two weeks laterthan it was thought to havebeen approved.

By a 4-2 vote, MeridianTownship trustees gave theirassent to rezoning 4133Okemos Road from single-family residential to profes-sional office. The building,which most recently houseda KinderCare, had been va-cant for two years beforebeing purchased by Dr.Shannon Wiggins and herhusband, also a physician.

Voting in favor were trust-

ees John Veenstra, BrettDreyfus and Lynn Ochbergand supervisor Susan McGil-licuddy.

Voting no were TreasurerJulie Brixie and trustee Eliz-abeth LeGoff, while clerkMary Helmbrecht was ab-sent.

The measure had beenacted on at the board’sFeb. 15 meeting, passing bya 3-2 margin. It was dis-covered following the meet-ing that four votes wererequired, meaning a secondvote was needed.

The request did not passwithout a few fireworks,however. Okemos attorneyStephen Schultz, whose of-fices are next door at 4151

Okemos Road, disputed Wig-gins’ statement that she willnot dispense medical mari-juana from the clinic.

Schultz also alleged workwas done to the interior ofthe building without the re-quired permits and that treeswere cut down, again with-out permits.

“Dr. Wiggins has not dem-onstrated the professionalbehavior one would expectin this community,” Schultzsaid.

Schultz also said – con-trary to the provisions of theMichigan Medical Marihua-na Act of 2008 – “we aredealing with a product that

Medical clinic’s zoning OK’dBy DAWN [email protected]

See Clinic/page 7

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News in brief

Kiwanis Club of East Lansingto hold meeting March 7

The Kiwanis Club of East Lansingwill meet Monday, March 7 at 11:50a.m. on the second floor of theStudent Union Building, MichiganState University, corner of Abbotand Grand River. The scheduled pro-gram is: Jason Meyer, “Fenner NatureCenter.” For more information, visitwww.kiwanis.org/club/eastlansing.

Meridian Park plan reviewhearing to be held March 8

TheMeridianTownshipParkCom-mission and Parks and RecreationDepartment invite residents to reviewthe updated 5-Year Parks and Recre-ation Master Plan 2011-1015. The planserves as a tool for planning andbudgeting future park projects andrecreation services. The plan isavailable for review at the clerk’soffice, Parks and Recreation office,Okemos and Haslett libraries andwww.meridian.mi.us.

A public hearing is scheduled for7p.m.,Tuesday,March8,at theMeridi-anTownshipHall.Commentsandques-tions should be forwarded to LuAnnMaisner, director of Parks and Recre-ation, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI48864, or [email protected] plan, once approved by the town-ship board on March 15, will be for-warded to the Michigan Departmentof Natural Resources and Environ-ment for grant eligibility.

Kiwanis Club of Okemoswill honor Citizen of Month

The Kiwanis Club of Okemos willhold its weekly dinner meeting Tues-day, March 8, at Okemos CommunityChurch, 4734 N. Okemos Road, inOkemos, at 6 p.m. The program willbe to honor the Okemos High SchoolSenior as Citizen of the Month and theHigh School Teacher of the Month.Call Terry at (517) 349-2028 for moreinformation.

Marble School to hold bookfund-raiser fair March 14-17

Marble Elementary School, 729Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, willhold a book fair from Monday throughThursday, March 14-17. The public iswelcome to attend.

Books will be available for sale forall ages, along with posters and giftitems. All proceeds from the book fair,which will be open from 8:30 a.m.-6p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 8:30a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursdayin the school’s multi-purpose room,will benefit Marble school programsand the library. For more information,call the school at (517) 333-7860.

Fish dinners will start at St.Thomas Aquinas March 11

The East Lansing Knights of Co-lumbus 7816 will host a fish dinnerFriday, March 11 at the St. ThomasAquinas school gymnasium. Fish,baked or fried, along with coleslaw,French fries, macarioni and cheese,rolls, vegetables and fruit will beserved. Drive-through service will beavailable. Cost $8 for adults, with anearly bird charge of $7, Children 6 to10, $4, children under 5, free. Call Ja-son Johnson 347-3579 for more infor-mation.

Charity event will benefitSummer Soltice Jazz Festival

The 2011 Summer Solstice JazzFestival will conduct its third annualWake Up to Jazz fundraising event,Sunday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. at theMSU Federal Credit Union, 3777 WestRoad in East Lansing. The event willfeature the delicacies of East Lan-sing’s Gumbo and Jazz Restaurant,

fresh roasted, French-pressed coffeepreparedby localartisanroasterRudyBaggs; sweet treats from Bake ‘NCakes and a musical performance bythe MSU Jazz Orchestra I led by Rod-ney Whitaker. Proceeds benefit the2011 festival.

Tickets for the brunch are $65 and$40 for an individual, $115 and $80for couples and $425 and $320 for atable of eight. To make a reservationand to view full pricing information,visit www.eljazzfest.com or call (517)319-6927.

East Lansing pre-schoolannounces its open house

AbbottNurserySchool,anon-prof-it, license day-care facilty since 1967,has announced that its annual springopen house will ake place Wednes-day, March 16, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,800 Abbot Road in the All SaintsChurch. Open enrollment, with nottuition hikes, has already begun. Any-one with questions may contact thepre-school at 351-7410.

Fenner Nature Center tohave Maple Syrup Festival

The Fenner Nature Center will cel-ebrate the arrival of spring with aMaple Syrup Festival Saturday andSunday, March 19-20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.both days.

Kid will be able to tap into treesand learn how to make maple syrupat home.

Kinawa Middle Schoolhosts rugby club practices

Okemos, practices are A local rug-by club is being organized, and prac-tices are taking plae at Kinawa MiddleSchool in Okemos Mondays throughThursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Gladiators invited any male highschool student in the Lansing area.

Young musicians sought tocompete in annual LSO event

The Lansing Symphony Orchestraseeks applicants for its annual Sym-phony Youth Competition, to be heldSaturday, May 7, at Dart Auditoriumon the campus of Lansing Commu-nity College. Area instrumentalists ingrades 6-12 are eligible to participate.

They must perform a selectionfrom a piece available for orchestraand solo instrument. Interested appli-cants should download the full rulesandregistrationformat theEducationpage of www.LansingSymphony.org.All applications must be postmarkedby Saturday, April 23. Students canalso call (517) 487-5001 for more in-formation or to request applicationmaterials.

Environmental leadershipnominees being sought

The Tri County EnvironmentalLeadership Award program annuallyacknowledges leadership in Ingham,Eaton and Clinton counties that dem-onstrates exemplary environmentallysustainable practices, such as recy-cling and energy conservation ef-forts.

The group seeking nominationsfor businesses, educational institu-tions, non-profit organizations, resi-dents and governmental units thathave shown leadership in implement-ing and promoting environmentalleadership practices.

Nominees will be recognized at aspecial Earth Day luncheon on April20 at the Radisson Hotel in downtownLansing. Awards will be presented tothose with the most outstanding pro-grams and accomplishments.

Formore information,contactLoriMiller, City of Lansing Capital AreaRecyclingandTrash,at (517)483-4599or [email protected].

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East Lansing’s Mother/Son

Dance coming soon

The popular Mother/Son Super Hero Dance, hosted by theEast Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts, will takeplace Tuesday, March 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the East LansingHannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The Mother/SonSuper Hero Dance is an annual event for elementary-aged boysand their special guest including moms, grandmothers, auntsor family friends. The dance features music, refreshments,activities and a souvenir. Casual attire is recommended forthose wishing to come as their alter ego. Costumes areencouraged for those wishing to show their super hero status.Advance ticket purchase is encouraged and space is limited.Cost per person is $14. Call (517) 333-2580 ext. 0 for moreinformation.

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OKEMOS – A team ofinvestigators will soon de-scend on an 13,000-squarefoot Okemos home to findout why it was consumedby fire.

Meridian Township FireChief Fred Cowper con-firmed last Tuesday that in-vestigators will begin workon a home in the 3500 blockof Cabaret Trail at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, March 21.The investigators will be

drawn from the ranks ofboth the fire departmentand the insurance compa-ny.

Township firefighterswere called to the home at5 a.m. Jan. 28 after receiv-ing a call from a neighbor.

The nearly-finishedhome, which was about sixweeks from move-in, was90 percent involved whenfirefighters arrived.

The investigators willhave the use of heavy equip-ment, Cowper said, whichwill be especially helpful inthe basement of the home.The work is expected totake at least one full day, ifnot longer.

“Then we can see wherewe go from there,” Cowpersaid.

“Was there somethingoutside of the ordinary?There are a million thingswe will look at.”

Team of investigatorsto probe Okemos fireBy DAWN [email protected]

A fire destroyed an unoccupied home in Meridian Township’s Ember Oakssubdivision Jan. 28 near the intersection of Dobie and Jolly roads. Theapproximately 13,000-square-foot structure was under construction and set tobe occupied in March.


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project, beleaguered by tightcredit markets and an ailingeconomy, has been delin-quent in paying property tax-es..

Chappelle said he willcatch up on those taxeswhen he obtains construc-tion financing in the next 60days.

The amount due fromthe property owner, various-ly listed as CADA Invest-ment Group LLC or CityCenter Two Project LLC,is $128,084.55. Feldpauschsaid that amount includesa 3 percent penalty for latepayment.

Summer taxes were pay-able without penalty by Aug.31, 2010, while winter taxeswere due Feb. 14 but werepayable without penaltythrough 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Un-der state law, all delinquenttaxes go to the county levelon March 1.

Ingham County pays thecity what it is due, and thenadds a 4 percent adminis-tration fee and a 1 percentinterest penalty at the begin-ning of each month.

Taxes on the properties

were last paid in January2010, Feldpausch said. At thetime, bringing the taxes upto date was a condition setby the city council for sub-mitting a revised site planand special use permit re-quest.

The current site plan andspecial use permit on theproject expire Wednesday,April 6. If those run outwithout an extension, theprocess would have to bestarted from scratch.

A year ago, the city coun-cil unanimously approveda one-year extension ofChappelle’s plan, which hasincluded a hotel, officeand retail space, residentialunits and a performingarts theatre.

Any new extension must

be applied for prior to theexpiration date, and per cityordinance the PlanningCommission may – if itchooses – authorize an ex-tension of no more than ayear without an additionalpublic hearing.

Chappelle said he work-ing on changing the proj-ect’s scope, and the pricetag for City Center 11 isnow pegged at $97 milliondown from $116 million ayear ago.

East Lansing Mayor Vic-tor Loomis said Chappellehas told city officials he isworking to move the projectforward.

However, Loomis contin-ued, council members havenot received any documentsthey can evaluate. Still miss-

ing are a financing plan anda legal description of theproperties involved in theproject.

“I am disappointed thatthis situation has presenteditself,” Loomis said.

“I remain hopeful thatsomething is forthcomingvery soon. However, noth-ing has presented itself atthis point that makes me be-lieve we have a buildableproject.”

The city’s Downtown De-velopment Authority ownsfive properties on Evergreen– 314, 328, 334, 340 and344 – intended for the pro-posed parking garage por-tion of the project. Loomis,the council liaison to theDDA board, said those prop-erties could potentially goon the market.

“At some point we willhave to make a determina-tion,” he added.

The DDA, an entity withfunds separate from citygovernment, financed thepurchase of the propertieswith 2009 Downtown Devel-opment Bond AnticipationNotes.

Interest on the bonds isbeing paid with income from

Hopes: City Center II said to be closer to financingContinued from page 1 rentals of the Evergreen

properties and proceedsfrom the bonds, Feldpauschsaid.

In response to citizen al-legations, Loomis said thecity has not invested mil-lions of taxpayer dollars inthe project but has devotedstaff time, largely in plan-

ning and community devel-opment.

“Their job is to plan andhelp community develop-ment projects. That is whatthey are in place to do,” hesaid.

Lansing State Journalreporter Melissa Domsiccontributed to this report

“I remain hopeful that somethingis forthcoming very soon. However,nothing has presented itself at this pointthat makes me believe we have abuildable project.”

— Mayor Loomis

EAST LANSING – AnOkemos man will be in courtnext week, but a very differ-ent court.

Jurisdiction in the caseof Brad Raymond Eifert, 35,was transferred to the Ing-ham County Veterans Treat-ment Court on Feb. 15.

Eifert is scheduled for abond review hearing at 9a.m. Thursday, March 10.

The court is housed at54-B District Court at EastLansing City Hall.

Commonly known as“specialty courts,” veterans’courts and other problem-solving courts work to ad-dress criminal behavior bytreating underlyingproblems, such as drugaddiction, alcohol abuse,post-traumatic stress disor-der and traumatic brain in-jury.

Veterans court takes Eifert caseBy DAWN [email protected]

Key features includetreatment, intensive super-vision, frequent judicial re-view hearings and graduatedincentives and sanctions.

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EAST LANSING — Thecity has narrowed itssearch for a new Chief ofPolice to four candidates.City Manager Ted Statonsaid Thursday the newchief will be announcedlate next week. The finalistswere selected from a poolof 32 candidates.

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Allan Spyke – Spyke isthe Undersheriff for the In-gham County Sheriff’s Of-fice, a position he has heldsince 2007.

Anthony Kleibecker –Kleibecker has served asthe Director of Public Safe-ty for the City of Muskegonsince 2004.

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ences just love her.”Those attending “Kimberly Akimbo” should expect

to hear a message of living your life well, among otherthoughts. Decker’s presence in the cast is also sure todraw crowds.

“I had a patron come up to me during ‘Put the Nunsin Charge’ and he whispered to me, ‘What will get mehere every single time you produce? I said, ‘No, what?And he said, ‘Carmen Decker’,” Thatcher recalled.

“That’s a strong sentiment among all the patrons.They’ve watched her throughout the years.”

Finding the space at 201 Morgan Lane took nearly ayear of searching, Thatcher said.

The building had gone through many identities, froma car wash to a day-care center to a mattress shop anda martial arts studio.

Lucky find launches Stormfield’s hopes“I just happened to be driving through here and I

noticed this empty building,” she remembered. “I peekedthrough the windows and thought, ‘This is a pretty coollittle space’.”

The landlord only initially permitted the company toput on one show, but it doesn’t appear Stormfield will bemoving anytime soon.

“It’s an indefinite lease, but no one is banging on thedoor to get us out of here,” Thatcher said.

Numerous improvements have been made to thebuilding, from electrical to simply cleaning up. Manyhands pitched in to get the work done – staff and Storm-field board members alike.

All of the preparation, Thatcher said, has been wellreceived by a community which continues to seek out

a quality Theatre experience. Stormfield patrons comefrom all over mid-Michigan, she added.

“Any city with a vibrant arts scene is an attractiveplace for businesses and … it’s what makes us a culture,the arts,” Thatcher said.

“We’re right between Lansing and East Lansing, and itfeels pretty central.”

For information or to purchase tickets, call (517)488-8450 or go online to www.stormfieldtheatre.org

Theater: Stormfield adds zest to local arts sceneContinued from page 1

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EAST LANSING —(SCENE) Metrospace willunveil its latest art exhibit,“The Public & the Private,”at a special opening recep-tion on Friday, March 11from 6-9 p.m.

The exhibit will beshowcased in the spacethrough Sunday, April 17.

The reception is free andopen to the public; and willinclude music by specialguest DJ and artist GeorgeRahme.

“The Public & the Pri-vate” exhibition featureswork by photographer EllieBrown and filmmaker/performance artist CamilleThoman.

The exhibit includeswork from Brown andThoman’s collaborativeproject “BAG.”

“BAG” is a photographicinstallation exploring theduality between the waypeople characterize them-selves in public and theprivate contents of theirhandbags.

This is depicted by aphotograph of a subjectagainst a neutral back-ground in their everydayclothes with their bag,purse, briefcase or any oth-er container they carry on adaily basis.

The portrait of their pub-lic face is juxtaposed withthe person’s more privateself, represented by the ac-tual contents of their bag.“BAG” allows the viewera glimpse into the privateworld of another individual,revealing aspects of thisperson’s organizational hab-its, vanities and preoccupa-tions.

“The Public & the Pri-vate” exhibit also featureswork by local artists AaronCurtner, Lynn Gareau,Christopher Gideon, SusanHensel, John Kroneman,Robert Park and Eric Rob-inson.

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While Wiggins admittedto removing several treesthat she said were blockingthe visibility of the buildingfrom the street, she alsosaid she was unaware ofher error and would replacethem.

She also vigorously dis-puted Schultz’s contentionsregarding her practice.

“I cannot legally dispensemarijuana. I cannot touchit,” Wiggins said. “I am a phy-sician. It is a felony.” Wig-gins said she is a primarycare physician who would –under the provisions of theMMMA – evaluate patientsand sign application papers

if a patient qualifies.Wiggins operates a clinic

on Michigan Avenue in Lan-sing, where she said she has23,000 patients. The need fora second location led her toOkemos, where her childrenattend school.

One child attends Chip-pewa Middle School, visibleacross the street and beyonda wide athletic field from thebuilding. That child, Wigginstold board members, askedher not to have any signageregarding medical marijua-na.

That request – echoed byMcGillicuddy – is one withwhich Wiggins said she willcomply.

Ochberg, who introducedthe motion to approve therezoning, said it was a land-

Clinic: Zoning approved amid some fireworksContinued from page 1 use issue spurred by the

professional office zoningthat completely encircles thebuilding.

“There is a clean rationalefor acceptance and adoption(of the ordinance),” Ochbergsaid. Any issues regarding

medical marijuana, she con-tinued, were irrelevant.

“It would be unfair andvery inconsistent with ourprevious zoning policies todeny this rezoning,” she add-ed.

In her dissent, Brixie said

she didn’t believe there wasa “proven community need”for additional office zoning.

“There is ample officespace for rent and for saleelsewhere in the township,”she continued.

There is an issue with

inadequate parking – 20spaces, rather than the 23required for the building’ssquare footage – but direc-tor of planning Mark Kiesel-bach said the deficiency willbe addressed in the site planreview process.

EAST LANSING — The City of East Lansing hasunveiled a new, interactive economic development Website geared toward prospective East Lansing businesses:www.cityofeastlansing.com/ development.

The site is to encourage growth of the city’s business sec-tor through the attraction and retention of new companiesand businesses. The site provides an overview of what thecommunity and region offers as well as a number of interac-tive tools for businesses.

The site features a GIS site selection tool, which allowsbusinesses to look at zoning, median income, households,population by tract, unemployment and population density

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OKEMOS — James VanSteel will receive the EagleScout award, scouting’s high-est achievement, from theBoy Scouts ofAmerica onS u n d a y ,March 13.

A Court ofH o n o rc e r e m o n ywill be heldby Troop 109of the ChiefO k e m o sCouncil at 2p.m. atOkemos CommunityChurch, 4734 Okemos Road.

To achieve the Eagle rank,a scout must demonstrateleadership and citizenshipwhile earning 21 merit badg-es before reaching the age of18 years.

The scout must also com-plete a service project forthe benefit of his communi-ty.

A member of Boy Scoutsof America Troop 109, char-tered to Okemos CommunityChurch, Van Steel superviseda service project buildingnew benches and landscap-ing the fire pit area adjacentto the Harris Nature Centeron Van Atta Road in Merid-ian Township.

The project required 25hours of planning and orga-nizing and 87 work hours tocomplete.

In all, 20 adults, scoutsand students volunteered toassist under James’ direc-tion.

James is a senior atOkemos High School wherehe is a member of the Na-tional Honor Society and hasbeen on the varsity waterpolo and track teams.

He plays violin in thehigh school’s PhilharmonicOrchestra. He is a member ofthe St. Martha Parish, wherehe is active with the studentyouth group.

He also serves on theDiocesan Youth LeadershipCouncil. In the fall, Jameshopes to study political sci-ence in college.

Van Steel was a Cub Scoutwith Pack 125 at Cornell El-ementary in Okemos wherehe earned his Arrow of Light.He has served in severalleadership positions, includ-ing senior patrol leader andPhilmont crew leader and isa member of the Order ofthe Arrow, scouting’s honorsociety.

James is the son of Ericand Lauren Van Steel ofOkemos.

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LANSING — State Rep.Mark Meadows (D-EastLansing) has announced thewinners of the 69th DistrictCitizenship Award for Janu-ary.

The monthly award isgiven to local high school

students who exhibit strongleadership within theirschools and communities;demonstrate a mutual re-spect for others in theschool community; and ex-emplify hard work andresponsibility in the class-

State Rep. Mark Meadows honors three studentsroom.

“I want to congratulatethese students on their hardwork and for all that theyhave accomplished,” Mead-ows said.

“Their work and dedi-cation both in and out ofthe classroom sets a greatexample for their peers andfor our community. I wishthem the best of luck asthey continue their educa-tion and take their nextsteps in life.”

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ognized for their achieve-ments, the honorees willhave $100 donated in theirname to the educationalfund in their school dis-tricts. The winners are:

• Cassidy Duffey ofWilliamston High School(WHS), daughter of Robertand Jodi Duffey. Cassidy isa member of National Hon-or Society, Student Councilco-president, and has par-ticipated in Michigan’s GirlsState program.

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• Constance Root ofHaslett High School, daugh-ter of Chuck and Beth Root.Constance is a member ofNHS, serves on StudentCouncil and is a memberof the cross country andtrack teams. She is alsoan Ingham County Commu-nity Representative, partic-ipates in 4-H events and

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• Bradley Sauchak ofOkemos High School, son ofDr. John and Gayle Sauchak.Bradley is a member ofNHS and a two-time all-ac-ademic award winner forswimming. He also volun-teers for NHS food drives,the Boys and Girls Club golfprogram and as a coach forthe Okemos Athletic Klub’sfifth-grade soccer team.

— From the House ofRepresentatives

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For the past few years I, along with many otherresidents, have asked Meridian Township Parks &Recreation for an area that we could run with our

dogs off-leash.In order to exercise my dog properly, I need to leave

Meridian Township and go to another community.In the most recent public opinion survey, more than

half of the respondents rated a dog park as either ahigh or medium need within the township. This is notsurprising considering that according to the HumaneSociety, there are “approximately 77.5 million owneddogs in the United States.”

Study was thoroughThe Meridian Township Park Commission acting on

the numerous requests of its resident’s did a thoroughstudy of the current park system and identified LeggPark as the best suited.

This decision was not taken lightly. There is anexcellent report on the township’s Web site whichexplains the history of this project, including currentpark usage and available upland area for such a park.

Legg Park, formerly a cultivated farm, waspurchased by the parks department with the intentionof building athletic fields.A few neighbors who livenear the park have strongfeelings about this areaand do not wish to see itdeveloped.

I feel that it is unfairfor a few neighbors todictate policy on how theparks and taxpayer dollarsshould be used, as they are not the ones elected by theresidents to make these decisions.

Currently, the township has 789 acres within landpreservation. In addition, there is over 910 acres ofparkland of which only 166.25 acres are used for activerecreation.

The rest is either wooded, wetland, or floodplain,making them ideal for nature observation, butunsuitable for active sport use.

The dog park would utilize 15 to 20 acres in a park

that is 103 acres. The plan of bringing a much neededand wanted amenity to the residents is by no means aneffort on anyone’s part to destroy the environment as afew have stated.

I love living in a community that places such a highvalue on parks and land preservation.

It makes our community truly unique, but a balanceneeds to be achieved for all park users, between areasleft undisturbed and those that can be used by theresidents for active recreating.

The park commission has already voted on andapproved that a portion of Legg Park be designated as adog park. It is time to stop delaying and allow them tomove forward. It is time for the dog-loving residents tocome together and support the park commission on thedevelopment of the dog park.

To have your voice heard, please attend the MeridianTownship Park Plan Review public hearing scheduledfor 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the Meridian TownshipHall.

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Where will you be on March 12? Howabout the 14th annual MABA Expo!

The Expo will be held at Haslett HighSchool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,March 12. It is put on by theMeridian Area Business As-sociation, which is a groupof local business people thatmeet monthly to share busi-ness ideas and network withone another.

The group was formed 14years ago by a small groupof local business ownersand has grown to almost 200current members.

The group meets the second Friday ofeach month at Blue Gill Grill. The meetingsare from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Guests are alwayswelcome.

The Expo is organized by Malinda Barr,owner of Get up and Grow. She is also oneof the founding members of MABA and isvery active in the community.

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Laurie Nash, President of Haslett Help-ing Hands (H3), a local nonprofit organiza-tion that helps local families in need, says“It is a great way to expose our organiza-tion to the community. We are very excitedabout being at the Expo again this year.Last year we were really able to get theword out about H3 and what it does for ourcommunity.”

I have been involved with the Expofor the past five years. My business, GraffChevrolet, has had tremendous success atthe Expo.

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HASLETT – Meridian AreaBusiness Association mem-bers are looking forward tomeeting you.

Go see them at the 14thannual MABA Expo, set for10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,March 12 at Haslett HighSchool, 5450 Marsh Road.

The date returns the Expoto the traditional second Sat-urday in March.

Admission and parkingare free, with complimenta-ry shuttle service from theHaslett school complex pro-vided by Graff Chevrolet ofOkemos.

The Expo, spread out overgymnasiums and hallways atthe high school, is a favoriteway for many visitors to beatthe winter blahs.

For businesses – many ofwhom are spring and sum-mer-oriented – it’s a greatway to introduce themselvesto potential new customers.

The event usually drawsclose to 5,000 people through-out the day, MABA presidentMatt Sloan of Graff Chevro-let said.

“We are seeing more en-trepreneur-type booths, espe-cially ones set up by youngerpeople, which is very nice tosee,” Sloan added.

The Meridian Asset Re-source Center’s MARC’sPlace will showcase manynew entrepreneurs, first-timeexhibitors, student business-es and inventors.

The MARC, the entrepre-neurial and business supportgroup in the Meridian area,will also feature student busi-nesses developed at a campheld in partnership with Park-wood YMCA and the MSUExtension 4-H Club.

Post-event reports fromboth vendors and visitors areusually very positive, Sloansaid.

“The feedback we getfrom the vendors is alwaysfantastic. They get a lot of ex-

posure, a lot of contact andtypically a very good closingratio after the fact. We havea lot of repeat vendors whocome back year after year,”Sloan said.

For his part, Sloan enjoysseeing the families who cometo the Expo, and he believesthey have a good time.

“There’s a lot of things forkids to do at the event. We

see a lot of family activityand kids getting involved,” hesaid.

Among kid-friendly activ-ities will be a booth teachingkarate and self-defense, a pet-ting zoo with lambs and goatsand basketball shooting con-tests.

“It makes it fun for every-one,” Sloan said.

Refreshments will be

available for purchase, andmembers of service clubslike Rotary and Kiwanis willbe on hand to acquaint po-tential members with theirgroups.

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MABA Expo spotlights entrepreneursBy DAWN [email protected]

Impression 5 last year was a big hit with kids at lastyear’s Expo. There will be plenty for young people tosee and do this year, too.

Coffee and Friends, a popular Okemos coffeeshop, made lots of friends last year. Several localbusinesses will be on hand to show their wares andservices this year, too.

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OKEMOS – In Japanese, theword, “maru”, means circle.

It also can mean perfection orpurity, and that’s what Robert Songseeks with Maru, his nearly two-year-old restaurant at Central ParkPlace, 5100 Marsh Road.

Song was recognized Feb. 24with the Emerging EntrepreneurAward from the Meridian Asset Re-source Center.

This is the second year theMARC has given out awards toarea businesses.

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is very modern, featuring high ceil-ings, exposed ductwork and a mut-ed color scheme.

The color is all in the food –from the pink of fresh fish to thegreens of vegetables or the refresh-ing green tea ice cream on the des-sert menu.

Song opened Maru in March2009, culminating a decade of workat other restaurants. The native ofsuburban Chicago, a 1994 graduateof Montini Catholic High Schoolin Lombard, earned a dietetics de-gree from Michigan State Universi-ty.

Medical school got some con-sideration, Song said, but he went

on to choose a career path more tohis liking.

“I wanted to do something dif-ferent,” he said.

The path to owning his own res-taurant included a stint as a MSUcafeteria cook during his studentdays and as the general manager ofGenji Japanese Steakhouse in theSaginaw/Midland area.

Song always knew he wouldhave his own place. His time work-ing for others, he said, let him seethe elements needed to make a res-taurant succeed.

He stayed in Okemos when thetime came, calling the area “one ofthe better places to raise a familyand run a small business.”

Song’s goal for Maru has beento do things with food that peoplehaven’t seen before, and by all ac-counts he has succeeded.

“People who are ‘foodies’ orwho want to try different thingscome here and say, ‘Wow!’” he re-lated. “That’s what food has to be –imaginative.”

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Song is also committed to sup-porting local and Michigan-basedbusinesses, even to having a selec-tion of Michigan beers and wines onthe restaurant’s beverage menu.

“I try to include state and localbusinesses as much as I can,” hesaid. “We have to help each otherout.”

For more information or tomake a reservation, call (517)349-7500, go online to www.marurestaurant.com or “Like” Maru Su-shi on Facebook.

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Curves International and ZumbaFitness, the two largest fitnessorganizations worldwide, announce apartnership that will bring a revolutionarynew fitness concept to local women.

“Curves Circuit with Zumba combinesthe two number workouts for women intoa 30-minute fitness experience like noother,” said Bianca Glendinning, Curvesowner in East Lansing, Grand Ledge,and Haslett. “Research at Texas A&MUniversity studying women from their 20’sthrough 60’s on this new concept hasshown that 500 or more calories can beburned in 30 minutes, with a markedimprovement in the muscle that is a keyto long-term weight control and lifelongactivity.”

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EAST LANSING — The L&LFood Center in East Lansing closedlast Monday, but it should reopen,according to the store’s new oper-ator.

Brothers Randy and RoniWatha, owners of Seven Mile FoodInc. in Detroit, bought the inven-tory and fixtures from the store at6075 Hagadorn Road in East Lan-sing for $60,000.

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The Wathas also purchased theproperty, buildings, inventory,equipment and fixtures for the L&Lstore on Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. in Lansing for $740,000.

That store should remain openthrough the transition, Wathasaid.

He plans to remodel the store inthe next couple months with newrefrigeration units and flooring.

The final sale price on bothstores depends on the amount ofinventory left when the new own-ers took over.

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Five of its stores closed sincelast spring.

Tom’s Food Center in Portlandpurchased the assets from thestore at 1619 W. Grand River Ave.in Okemos for $50,000.

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East Lansing firmwins enterprise honor

Inventure Enterprises, atenant of the East LansingTechnology Innovation Cen-ter, was one of five business-es in Michigan to take homehigh honors at the New En-terprise Forum’s 25th an-niversary celebration thispast February at EasternMichigan University’s Stu-dent Center.

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Haslett’s boys swimmingteam saw its run of CAACGold/White Championshipscame to an end last week-end, but the Vikings had agood showing at the leaguetournament on Feb. 26 atHaslett High.

The new champion of theleague is DeWitt, which wonseven of 12 events on theirway to the victory.

The win was especiallymeaningful for DeWitt’sgroup of upperclassmen,who looked up to Haslett asthe Vikings were crownedchampions for the past twoseasons.

“It feels like Haslett hasn’tbeen touched since I’ve beenhere, so this moment rightnow is very special for all ofus,” said DeWitt senior Dal-ton Launer, who placed first

in the 100-yard butterfly andwas also a member on thePanthers’ winning 200-med-ley relay team. “It’s almostunexplainable to describejust how good this feels.”

Haslett’s two victoriescame in the 100 yardbackstroke, where AndrewBeauman posted a state-qualifying time of 58.59, andin the diving competition,where Chris McLauchlantied his own previous meetrecord with a finals score of480.70.

“We knew that (DeWitt)would be awfully tough tobeat today, and they hadbeen eying us for some timenow,” Haslett coach Bob Ol-iver said.

“But credit our kids-Every swimmer that wethought would make a statecut, made that cut, so that’sa great thing to see as acoach.”

Haslett’s stringof titles endsBy SEAN [email protected]

EAST LANSING- LansingCatholic came out with azone defense and dared EastLansing to shoot from theoutside.

The Trojans accepted theCougars’ challenge and madethem pay for it.

Derion Threatt scored agame-high 20 points, includ-ing four 3-pointers, and EastLansing defeated LansingCatholic 61-56 in a CAACcrossover game last Tues-day.

“We started out slow, butwe kept pushing and eventu-ally got back in the flow ofour game,” Threat said. “Wejust wanted to come out andshow everyone that we couldwin our last home game ofthe season.”

It was a fitting way to goout for Threatt, who alongwith four other senior team-mates played their final homegame of the season for East

Lansing. The Trojans’ seniorguard scored 16 of his 20points in the first half andhit every 3-point shot he at-tempted in the second quar-ter.

“That’s why he’s one ofthe best shooters in the area,”East Lansing coach SteveFinamore said of Threatt. “Heworks really hard at it, andas far as were concerned, healways has the green light toshoot it.”

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The student was nominat-ed for his outstanding aca-demics and leadership skills,involvement in school-relat-ed activities and communityservice.

David is a Student Coun-cil member, a Spanish Clubmember and a member ofthe Haslett Men’s Chorale.

He is also a member ofthe National Honor Societyand won second place inthe People to People Alum-ni Scholar Award.

Sheets plans to attendcollege at St. Louis Universi-ty and would like to pursuea career in business. He is

the son of Michael and Me-linda Sheets of East Lan-sing.

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Since the program beganin 1995, the Haslett-OkemosRotary Club has awardedmore than 75 scholarships.

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Pictured (l. to r.) Ms. Kimberly Snook (teacher), DavidSheets, and Rotarian and Haslett SuperintendentMike Duda.

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Alma CollegeAlma College has named

over 400 students to theDean’s List for outstandingacademic performance dur-ing the 2010 fall term.

Students who achieve a3.5 or better grade pointaverage during a term,while carrying a minimumof 13 credits, at least eightof which are evaluativegrades, are named to theDean’s List.

Following is a list of stu-dents from the area: gradu-ate of Meridian High School(Haslett), Delia Castane-da and Bridget Larson,both of East Lansing andChad Stripling, of Cincin-nati, Ohio, graduate of Has-lett High School.

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Julie Allen-Felten-berger, Seth Arnott, Kay-la Clyma, Jamie Horn,Jessica Kauffold, Kather-ine Kindinger, Karli Krol,Samantha Manuel, Su-

zanne Manuel, Amy Mc-Caffrey, Ashleigh Miller,Kristin Morgan,Benjamin Olson, MonicaSheets, Malorie Urda,Killian Weston, all of EastLansing.

Kyle Dewitt, JoelDurr, Mark Keck II Me-gan Totten, Jay Twichell,all of Haslett.

Colleen Anderson,Chelsey Avery, AaronBrooks, Abagael Craft,Danielle Dakroub, RyanGruenwald, Kristina Het-tiger, Sarah Johnson,Sue Li Jenifer Muzer,Scott Stolz; all fromOkemos.

Central Michigan Univer-sity announced local stu-dents who were grantedbachelor’s or master’s de-grees during commence-ment exercises December2010.

Kristen Adams bach-elor of science; SandraAllen master of science;Nicole Edgerton masterof arts; Scott JohnsonBachelor of science in busi-ness administration; Kris-tin Morgan bachelor ofapplied arts; Erik Wolen-berg master of businessadministration; all of East

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lor of applied arts; SheaBlack bachelor of sciencein business administration;Chester Dawson masterof arts; Bobbi Johnsonbachelor of science; Timo-thy Matsudo bachelor ofscience in business admin-istration; Patrick Reyn-olds bachelor of appliedarts; Lorie Zenker bache-lor of science in education;all of Haslett.

Jane Dudgeon masterof science in administra-tion; Megan Grattan mas-ter of arts; Steve Mirasolabachelor of science in busi-ness administration; Thom-as Wilbur bachelor ofscience; Steven Zigilabachelor of science inbusiness administration; allfrom Okemos.

KieferMeredith Kiefer, a

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BOXER PUPS AKC Shots,wormed, parents on site.3 males, 3 females. $500-$700. 517-881-0547.

CAVAPOO PUP - shots, vetchecked & wormed. Littertraining started. $400.puppy-parlor.com734-649-3729/734-649-4072

CHIHUAHUA 8 WEEKS,Good with children,loveable, shots, wormed, 1male, long hair, brownwith white markings. 2 fe-males, short hair, 1 white,1 brown. Very adorablepups. $300.00. 517-554-1528 call or text.COCKAPOO PUPS Shots &

wormed. $400 each.989-236-7634.

COCKER SPANIEL AKC Pupsbeautiful puppies gorgouscolor, markings. Ready 4/2for forever homes takingdeposit & showings. Shots,wormed, vet checked, re-cords, tails, dews, guaran-tee, parents onsite $500.00(989)[email protected]

COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES!Good colors. Ready now.$300 & up. Shots, wormed989-426-3866 Karen.

CORGI/DASHUND $200-$250. ( 5 1 7 ) 5 4 1 - 8 2 7 [email protected]

DACHSHUND PUPS, Teens,small size, vet care,$200-$250/each, cash.517-543-7024/517-541-6004

DOBERMAN PINSCHERSAKC, 2 males, red & rust,born 1-27-11. Call 616-902-1838, Portland, MI.

GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPSReady now for their forev-er homes! 517-420-0863goldendoodles4you.com

GOLDENDOODLE F1 PUPSStandard size. Vetchecked, shots, wormed.$450-$550. 989-763-7202.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPSAKC, 1st shots & wormed,both parents on site, han-dled by children daily,$400. 517-749-0682.

HAVANESE AKC 13 weekold cream male, & 1 yr oldBlack and white male. Lo-cal delivery only ($400 torehome). $900 for puppy.( 5 1 7 ) 2 3 0 - 1 6 3 [email protected]

KITS/CATS RESCUED: Manydeclawed; www.trinityacresres-cue. petfinder.com; includesneuter/basic medical $45-$135. 517-410-0074

LAB PUPPIES AKC black &chocolate males. Shots &wormed. 269-998-0925

LAB PUPPIES AKC BLK,CHOCOLATE, Championlines, Good with children,loveable, parents on site,wormed, 1ST SHOTS,READY ON 03/26/11 FE-MALES $350, MALES $300(517)588-1995

LAB PUPPIES AKC Blonde,Chocolate, Black. 6 wks,males $300, females $350.517-764-0090, 745-8478.

LAB PUPPIES AKC Choco-late, 1st shots & wormed,$350. 517-625-3428.

LABRADOODLE PUPPIESVet checked, shots &wormed. $350-$400.989-763-7202

LABRADOR RETRIEVERPUPS AKC Black and Choc-olate, shots, vet checked,wormed, $300. (517)242-0677 [email protected]

LOST - REWARD! blackmale Great Dane, blue col-lar, "Matrix’’, missingMiller/Waverly area. Call394-5252, 202-8848

LOST Very small adult graycat, Fireside Dr., nearForest-Aurelius-Collins Rd.Lansing. 517-242-4001.

MALE BOXER PUP AKC 9month old fawn, neutered,male. Shots current,healthy, great family pet.$600.00 (517)749-1962

MINIATURE PINSCHERS fe-males, tails, declawed,Chocolate & black, ready3/1. $350. 517-896-0976.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERP U P S - Born 1/1/11. 2males, 2 females. $250-$300. 989-506-7982.

MINI-DASCHUND BEAUTI -FUL DARK red male,4months old. Has an excel-lent temper. Good withother pets and children.$350.00.(517)[email protected]

MULTIPOO PUPPIES - 8wks. Hypoallergenic, 4lbsgrown. $350.00 (517)589-5768 or (517)488-2248

PEEK-A-POO’S Fuzzy littleteddy bears. $350. PO O-DLES, AKC TOY, Black,champion lines, $400. 517-726-0368/1-517-231-9310.

POMERANIAN PUPPIES$ 3 0 0 - $ 3 5 0 . 1 female, 1male. Parents on site. 517-202-1839.

POMERANIAN PUPS AKC,1st shots, wormed, blacks$250, exotic colors $350.Cash only. 989-248-4124.

PORKIES (CUTE!) & TeacupYorkie puppies. $450-$750.www.puppy-parlor.com

517-404-3045.PUGGLE PUPPIES

7 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, $250. 989-427-3205.

PUGS, FAWNS BORN12/23/2010, AKC Regis-tered, Dew claws,loveable, records, shots,vet checked, wormed,$350. (989)224-6848

SHIH TZU PUPPIES 8 wks.,AKC, 3 males, 1st shots,wormed, $325. Call 517-575-2665.

SHIH TZU PUPS - Vetchecked, shots, wormed.$250. 989-763-5264.

SHORKIES BROWN/BLACK,8 weeks old, Beautiful coatand markings, loveable,shots, Super cute andready to go. I have 2males and 1 female.$350.00. (517)272-9255( 5 1 7 ) 6 5 5 - 7 1 2 [email protected]

SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIESPurebred, Vet chkd., shots& wormed, not reg. $450-$400. 989-763-7202.

TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES10 wks old, 1st shots &wormed, beautifullymarked $175. 989-427-3205

Yorkie-Poos, Malte-Poos &Teddy Bears Toy SizeNonshed Shots DewormedRaised w/kids Guaranteed$375/up. (989) 225-1367.

YORKIE PUPPIES Will be ti-ny, parents on site, $400-$500. Call 989-627-0501

4’X5’ ROUND BAILS, netwrapped. 2nd cutting,$45/bale. 1st cutting,$35/bale. 517-712-7399

ALFALFA GRASS-EXCELLENT Hay $3.00 &

up. Can deliver.517-641-6034

GRASS HAY $3.50 per bale.Delivery available. 517-645-2313

HAY 1st & 2nd cutting, sq. orround. Also wheat or oatstraw, sq. or round. Eaglearea. 517-202-2371

100% SEASONED HARD-WOOD $65 face. Ash, Cher-ry & Oak - cut, split & de-

livered. 517-490-0955

C H E R R Y , MAPLE & OA KSeasoned firewood. Deliv-ered & STACKED. 4’x8’x16"$65. 517-651-5214.SEASONED HARDWOOD -

20 mi. radius of Eagle.$60/face cord.

Call 517-647-6654SEASONED hardwood FIRE-

WOOD. $70 face cord; Freedelivery. Call Jeff 517-719-1281; Carol 517-507-7093.

[email protected]. 20thyear selling firewood!

SEASONED WHITE OAK$60 per facecord. 517-881-9206 or 517-230-9932

WOOD PELLETS Nice & dry!$165/ton (+ tax) also have40 lb. bags available. CASHONLY. 517-623-6622.

ASSORTED FENTONGLASS

Call 517-726-0822.

MOM 2 MOM Sale VENDORSWANTED Tables $9ea for 6’Feb. 19th 9am-Noon. 482-1551 Admission $1mom2momstore.com

NICE HP NC6230 LaptopsPentium M 2GHz 1GB 60GBDVDRW WiFi Windows XPAntivirus Office! DockingStation $199 517.614.8880

A AMISH LOG HEADBOARDAND Queen Pillow TopMattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for$275. 989-923-1278.

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

A TEMPERPADIC/ STYLEMEMORY FOAM MAT-TRESS SET Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV,with warranty. Cost$1,800, Sell $695. Can De-liver 989-832-2401. MM

DINETTE SET WITH 4 chairs,very good cond., $150.Glider Rocker, $100. 2 endtables, very good cond.,$50 pc. Full size bed, $75.Microwave $50. Odds &ends. 517-574-5077.

WOOD OR COAL stove,brick line, ash-tray, heats 2bdrm. home. Exc. cond.$300/firm. 517-481-5535

FUEL OIL TANK 300 gallons,like new, $300. Call 517-645-2451.WANTED: UNWANTED

appliances, air condition-ers, cars, trucks, vans,farm machinery, lawnmowers, campers, hotwater tanks, aluminum orsteel boats, aluminum win-dows or doors, aluminumtoppers, any types of alu-minum or steel siding,4 wheelers, go carts, trail-ers, batteries.

All picked up for Free.Call 517-628-2818

ICE AUGERStrike Master Laser 224. 2hp, 2 stage, 4 blade. Usedonce. 517-655-6198.

8’X16’ DUAL AXLE Flat BedTrailer $400.00(517)626-6747

[email protected]

DELTA GUN SHOW. Sun.Mar. 13. Open to public. W.of Lansing on SaginawHwy., N. Canal Rd. to club.9-3pm. $3. 517-321-5843.

A AARDVARK ANTIQUERpaying cash for guns,

jewlery, furniture, art &unusual & bizarre items.

517-819-8700

BUYING ANTIQUE LAMPS,jewelry, watches, musicalinstruments, artwork, oth-er nice things. John 517-886-9795.

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

CASH PAID Diabetic teststrips. Area’s original, old-est buyer. Friendly & fair.517-505-2726, 888-639-6179

CASH PAIDfor diabetic test strips.Up to $15 per 100 strips.

Ph. 517-292-0991

POLE BARNS MICHIGAN’SLargest Pole Barn Compa-ny (Built Best Barns) BestQuality, Best Service, BestPrice. This Week’s SpecialsErected 24’x24’x8’-$5495.002 4 ’ x 4 0 ’ x 1 0 ’ - $ 7 9 9 5 . 0 03 0 ’ x 4 0 ’ x 1 0 ’ - $ 8 9 9 5 . 0 030’x48’x12 ’ -$10,995 .00Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591. MM

HUSKY METAL ROOFSStanding Seam. MetalShingles/Slate. All inStock. Energy Star Quali-fied. $1000 Tax Rebate.Largest Inventory in Michi-gan. Company Installers.Free Estimates. Since1975! 800-380-2379MM

COMPLETE MATERIALPOLE Building Package2 4 ’ x 3 2 ’ x 8 ’ - $ 3 7 9 9 . 0 03 0 ’ x 4 0 ’ x 1 0 ’ - $ 5 5 9 9 . 0 032’x48’x10’-$6799.00 Steelroof, doors included, othersizes availablewww.standalelumber.comCall Standale Post FrameBuildings Toll Free 1-800-968-8201. MM

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINEfrom Home. *Medical,*Business, *Paralegal,*Accounting, *CriminalJustice. Job placement as-sistance. Computer availa-ble. Financial Aid if quali-fied. Call 877-895-1828www.CenturaOnline.com

INDEPENDENT BANKAVP COMMERCIAL LOAN

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Independent Bank is cur-rently seeking a highlymotivated, independentand results oriented leaderto serve as an AVP Com-mercial Loan Officer inLansing. This person is re-sponsible for making andservicing secured com-mercial loans as well asestablishing relationshipsand generating businessfrom new and existing cus-tomers. This person willbe required to travel someto the Battle Creek areaThe qualified candidatewill preferably have aBachelor’s Degree in Fi-nance; however, a combi-nation of education andexperience will be consid-ered. Credit analyst andbusiness development/lending experience is re-quired. Independent Bankoffers a competitive salaryand an excellent incentiveplan & benefits package!Qualified candidatesshould apply online atwww.independentbank.com/about/careers.INDEPENDENT BANK IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EM-PLOYER: M/F/D/V

88% of our StudentsWork! New Horizons Com-puter Learning Centers ofEast Lansing has alreadyhelped several studentsthis year find new I.T. ornon-patient healthcare po-sitions. Give us a call to-day and set up your free20 minute career assess-ment to determine if wewould be a solution to-ward helping you find acareer in Michigan. Ph. 1-888-413-7876.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING—Train for high paying Avia-tion Career. FAA approvedprogram. Financial aid ifqualified—Job placementassistance. Call AviationInstitute of Maintenance877-891-2281. MM

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAFROM HOME. 6-8 weeks.Accredited. Get a Diploma.Get a job! FREE Brochure.1 - 8 0 0 - 2 6 4 - 8 3 3 0 .www.diplomafromhome.com MM

JOB OPPORTUNITIES NOWHIRING. No exp. Needed.Good pay and benefits,paid training, promotions,regular raises. HS gradeages 17-34. Call 1-800-922-1703, M-F 9-3. MC

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINEfrom Home. *Medical,*Business, *Paralegal,*Accounting, *CriminalJustice. Job placement as-sistance. Computer availa-ble. Financial Aid if quali-fied. Call 877-895-1828www.CenturaOnline.comMC

NUCLEAR POWER PAIDtraining, great salary, ben-efits, $ for school. Gainvalued skills. No exp.Needed. HS grads ages 17-34. Call 1-800-922-1703, M-F 9-3. MC

DRIVERS-PAID CDL TRAIN-ING & a stable Career! Nocredit check! No experi-ence required! Trainersearn 49cents/mile! 888-417-7564 CRST Expeditedwww.joinCRST.com. MC

ACCOUNTING CLERK-Experienced in CustomerService, Accounts Payable,and Invoicing. Efficient inMicrosoft Excel and Word.Needs to have great phoneskills, be a self starter, de-tail oriented, punctual, andhave great attendance.Full time position availablefor our Plainwell Facility.Please send Resumes andwage requirements [email protected]

TRAINCO TRUCKDRIVING SCHOOLDay-Eve-wkend Classes

Job Placement AssistanceClass B Training (1 day)

(517) 887-1600Train Local Save Hassle

www.traincoinc.com

Are You:Ambitious?

Excited?Self Motivated?

Tired of Dead EndJust Over Broke S?

WE WANT YOU!Call for interview:

517-783-1864

LANSINGSTATE

JOURNALCITY CARRIER ROUTE

EAST LANSING

$$ EARN EXTRA $$The Lansing State Jour-nal is accepting applica-tions for an establishedCity Carrier Route inthe EAST LANSINGarea. Delivery timesare from 3am to 6pm,seven days a week.This route profits ap-proximately $160 to$185 per week. If youwould like more infor-mation, please contact.Shawn Withers at 517-377-1045.

ELECTRICIANS -Journeyman or

Apprenticewith electrical experience.

Call 517-882-59378am-5pm Mon-Fri

Medical BillingTrainees Needed!Hospitals & Insurance

Companies Now Hiring!No experience?Need Training?

Local Training andJob Placement

1-888-589-9681

DO YOU EARN $800.00 IN ADAY? Your own local can-dy route 25 machines andcandy all for $9995.00. Allmajor credit cards accept-ed 877-915-8222 Vend 3.MC

BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOLAND college? Over 18?Drop that entry level posi-tion. Earn what you’reworth!!! Travelw/Successful young busi-ness Group. Paid Training.Transportation, Lodgingprovided. 1-877-646-5050.MC

FREE FORECLOSURE LIST-INGS Over 400,000 proper-ties nationwide. Low downpayment. Call now. 800-880-2517 MM

ONLY $29,9003 Bed/ 2 Bath

Over 1700 Sq. ft.Newly Remodeled

All Appliances, WD,C/A. NO APP FEES!

All Credit Considered& Financing Available

Call Sun Homes atKensington Meadows

(888)-262-1683www.kensingtonmeadows.com

Must close by 2-28-11!EHO

LAND CONTRACT10% down

1247 WILDFLOWER Masonschools. 1523 Sq. ft. newbuild. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2 cargar., hardwood & ceramicflrs, AC, realtors welcome.$144,900. 517-290-4829

FOR SALE OR LEASE Small 2bdrm house, 1 blk frombusline, completely re-modeled, all new applian-ces incldg W/D, garage.$40,000. Call 517-394-3105.

FAR ENOUGH TO get awaybut close enough to go of-ten... Trailer & lot inCedarshores Condo camp-ground in Harrison. Beauti-ful park grounds, chain of5 lakes, summer activities,older park model excel-lently maintained, 2 boats,boat trailer, shed, & fulldeck. MSTA. $15,000. 989-725-5144.

DIMONDALE 2 & 3.5 ACRES9 mins. from Lansing & 7mins. from GM Delta Plant.Private, trees, wild life.Land Contract, starting at$32,500. 517-645-7476 or517-712-1372.

GRAND LEDGE - 14’x70’w/expando. 2 bdrm., lg.full bath. 12’x22’ covereddeck. Wood burning fire-place w/3 cords of wood.New kitchen appl. Washer/dryer. New drapes.$8,500. 517-455-6541

PORTLAND- 1990 SCHULTZ.14’x72’ 3 bdrm., 2 bath, insmall secluded park nearschool & close to down-town. Central air. Newersteel skirting, roof,evestroughs & decks.$16K. 517-647-2464

DELTA TWP. 5 acres. RE-DUCED. Heavy industrial,great location. Sale orlease. Land Contract avail-able. $139,000. 2600 SnowRd. 586-772-2759 or 810-772-6561.

CHAPEL HILLS Four choicelots. Last Supper section.Make offer. Terms. Ph.989-466-4463 lv msg.

1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM apart-ment homes starting from$599.00. Full size washerand dryer included. Pleasecall (517)886-4100.

ACCORD PROPERTIESStudios, 1 & 2 Bdrms.

Lansing /E. LansingArea. 517-337-7900

OLD TOWN - LCC - LansingTwp. Beautiful clean 1 & 2bdrms., hardwood floors,$525-$675, heat included.517-896-8732

ST.JOHNS-INCOME BASED2 BDRM. TOWNHOMES.Beautiful Park setting.

Close to schools & shop-ping. Laundry hookup.SUNTREE APARTMENTS

1100 Sunview Dr.989-224-8919 EHO

WAVERLY AREADuplexes & Home

Starting at $725. Move inspecials, pet friendly.

For details 517-272-1000 orvisit:

vandaproperties.comWESTFIELD CLUB APTS.

1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM apart-ment homes starting from$599.00. Full size washerand dryer included. Pleasecall (517)886-4100.

APT 1-3 BED NEWLY RE-MODELED 50 FEET FROMLCC, from $545517-204-5550

APT 1-3 BED NEWLY RE-MODELED 50 FEET FROMLCC from $535517-204-5550

BEECHFIELD Efficiency thru2 bedroom, $325-$560.Utilities included. TaylorRealty 517-272-1512.

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BEECHFIELD Efficiency thru2 bedroom, $325-$540.Utilities included. TaylorRealty 517-272-1512.

COME EXPERIENCELiving at Lansing Manor

"A Quiet and CaringSenior Community"

Located directly behindthe Lansing Mall,

Lansing Manor offers1 Bedroom residencesfor Persons 62 years ofage or disabled. Rentsare income based Pets

are welcome. Call todayfor your personal tour

of this lovely communi-ty. 517.321.5058

TTY (800) 662-1220Lansing Manor does not

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DOWNTOWN 408 W. IONIA.Studio ($460) & room($335). Utilities included.Close to LCC & Cooley.517-749-3890.

DOWNTOWN LOFT1 bdrm. loft, 1000 sq.ft.,wood floors, stainless ap-pliances, laundry, securedgarage parking. $900/mo.517-482-8771 or 517-719-5600. www.wencoproperties.com

DOWNTOWNremodeled 2 bdrm., lami-nate wood floors, largekitchen, available mid-January. $595+ heat & wa-ter. 517-719-5600

FREE HEAT & W A T E R .Edgemont Waverly. Quietdesirable neighborhood.Lg. clean 1 & 2 bdrm. Nopets. From $525. 712-4915,202-3234, 323-1153

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HIGH RISE LIVINGWith Great Views

RENTS YOU CAN AFFORDinclude: Heat, Water, AC,

Garage ParkingLansing Towers

ApartmentsCorner of Ottawa & Pine

517-482-8838 orLansingTowers@comcast.

MOVE INFOR $299!

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroomapartments. 1 beds from$499. 2 beds at $615. Freeheat on select 2 bdrms.* Free Utilities* Fitness Center* Arizona Dry Sauna* Indoor/Outdoor Pool* Resident Business Center* Walk-in Closets

10 minutes west of down-town Lansing, Thomas Cool-ey Law School, I-496 and I-96and directly north of theLansing Mall.

Village Green of Lansing5200 Mall Drive West

Lansing, MI 48917

Call (866)399-2924for more details

LANSINGW Michigan. 1 bdrm., livingrm., kitch., bath. $525 +electric.

Call 517-482-8771 or517-719-5600

[email protected]

CHARLOTTE LUXURYAPARTMENTS

Saddleback Ranch. 2bdrm., 2 full baths. Movein specials. Pet friendly.

For more information call:517-272-1000 or visit:vandaproperties.com

MASON -2 & 3 bdrm. fireplace,central air, washer/dryer. From $750.

517-282-9669517-349-8000

HASLETT -5705 Potter, near lake.Large 2 bdrm. 1.5 bath,fireplace, central air. Utili-ty room with washer / dry-er hookup. No pets,$595/mo. incl. water.Call 517-372-8000 or 517-349-8345

HOLT: 1 BEDROOM , $470+ deposit. Air. Free heat,water, trash pickup. Coinlaundry. New carpet.1960 Aurelius Road. Ap-plications, up front.

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MOVE IN FOR $299 whenyou sign a 12 mo. lease!Forest View Apts, Haslett* Immediate Occupancy* Cozy 1 bdrm apts $560* PET WELCOME* Single level bldg w/ pri-vate entries* Washer/Dryer hook upsin utility room* Vaulted ceiling in livingroom* Storage access* Lovely wooded setting* Close to everythingExpires March 15, 2011

Call today for info and tour!517-803-2648

Conditions apply.

Old Orchard Apts.Holts Best

Value$100 moves you in!"0" application fee &

"0" sec. deposit

1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

Call us today!517-694-8975

conditions apply

HASLETT LAKEFRONT ONLake Lansing with dock,gazebo, beautiful view,luxury condo apt., lg up-dated upper 2 BR., W/D,fireplace, deck, new maplekitchen, black stainlessappli., carpet, granite,$950. Also, smaller lower 2BR., w/patio, $660. In-cludes snow, trash, lawn.No big dogs. 517-853-6307.

E. LANS. ATTRACTIVE 2 BRcape cod, energy effic. fur-nace, air, fireplace, newlypainted, newer appliances,ceiling fans, very clean,well maintained, no pets,$695 + utils., references,deposit. 517-337-1007.

1325 GLENROSE AVE. Verynice 3 bdrm., all applian-ces, lg yard, garage. 1st,last deposit. $800 + utilit-ies + dep. 517-708-7528.

1712½ NEW York St. Lans-ing Nice 2 bdrm. WasherDryer hookup in bsmt.New flooring in bathroom& kitchen. $550 + util.517-372-8129

$225 PER MONTHLease to Own!!! 3 Bed/1Bath - over 800 sq.ft. BrandNew Carpet, Vinyl, & Appli-ances. We Specialize inHard to Finance Individu-als!!!The Meadows of St. Johns

(989)224-7707

3-4 BDRM HOUSE Neat andclean, new paint & carpet.Call 517-641-7271 or 517-214-7648.

EATON RAPIDS2304 Kemler Rd.,3 bdrm., 1 bath,

1300+/- sq. ft., 2 storyhome. $750+ dep.

(avail. after March 15)517-575-2668

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NOTICE OF HEARING

To: All Owners and Parties in Interest of the followingdescribed property: Silver Creek Subdivision, Bath CharterTownship, Clinton County, Michigan.

A public hearing will be held at the Bath Charter TownshipHall, 14480 Webster Road, Bath, Michigan 48808 on the 21stday of March, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. for purposes of consideringand hearing objections to the creation of a special assess-ment district and assessment roll for the purpose ofdefraying, in whole or in part, the cost of the street lightingsystem serving the Silver Creek Subdivision. A copy of saidtentative roll is on file at the office of the Township Clerk andmay be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday.Your appearance and protest at the public hearing in the spe-cial assessment proceedings is required in order to appealthe amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribu-nal. You may appear in person at the hearing to protest orfile your appearance or protest by letter, which written pro-test must be received by Bath Charter Township on or beforethe date of the hearing. In the alternative, you may desig-nate an agent to appear in person at the hearing for the pur-pose of protesting said special assessment.You are further notified that you may file a written appeal ofthe special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal withinthirty (30) days after confirmation of the special assessmentroll, if the special assessment roll was protested at the hear-ing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.

BATH CHARTER TOWNSHIPBy: Kathleen B. McQueen, Clerk

DBR/TC-904197 3/6/11

NOTICE OF HEARINGBath Charter Township

A public hearing will be held at the Bath Charter TownshipHall, 14480 Webster Road, Bath, Michigan 48808 on the 21stday of March, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the purposes of reviewinga property acquisition grant application to the Michigan De-partment of Natural Resources Trust Fund. All residents areinvited to attend the public hearing and provide comment onthe proposed project and grant application.

BATH CHARTER TOWNSHIPBy: Kathleen B. McQueen, Clerk

DBR/TC-904196 3/6/11

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIANNOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES

On March 2, 2011 the following minutes of the proceedings of the Meri-dian Township Board were sent for posting in the following locations:Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith CourtHope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 SchoolHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave.and the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us.

February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting

SUSAN McGILLICUDDY MARY M. G. HELMBRECHT, CMCSUPERVISOR TOWNSHIP CLERK

TC-904213 3/6/11

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AUTOS & TRUCKS WANTEDWe will pay top dollar for any unwanted vehicle.Free fast pickup. 517-487-8600.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALEIn accordance with the

provisions of State law,there being due and unpaidcharges for which the un-dersigned is entitled to sat-isfy an owner and/or man-ager’s lien of the goodshereinafter described andstored at the Uncle Bob’sSelf Storage location(s) list-ed below.

And, due notice havingbeen given, to the owner ofsaid property and all partiesknown to claim an interesttherein, and the time speci-fied in such notice for pay-ment of such having ex-pired, the goods will be soldat public auction at the be-low stated location(s) to thehighest bidder or otherwisedisposed of on Fri. March 18,2011 at 2:30 pm.

7551 Coleman Rd., E.Lansing, MI 48823 517-339-0397

Sophia Bochichio-Household Goods, Furniture,Boxes, Appliances, TV’s orStereo Equipment, Land-scaping Equipment.Darrel J. Newman- House-hold Goods, Furniture, Box-es, Sporting Goods, Tools,TV’s or Stereo Equipment,Office Equipment, Construc-tion Equipment, Landscap-ing Equipment, Account Re-cords.Adrienne Boyle- Furniture,TV’s or Stereo Equipment,Office Equipment.Any questions regarding theabove information are to beaddressed to the managerof this facility at the phone

facility phonenumber shown above. Man-ager must secure an originalcopy of the ad by either ob-taining a tear sheet directlyfrom the newspaper or bypurchasing a copy of thenewspaper.

Manager

TC-9025112/27/11-3/6/11

NOTICE TO CREDITORSDecedent’s Trust Estate

ANDREW LEWIS BIRD Dateof birth: 5/19/1943TO ALL CREDITORS:*NOTICE TO CREDITORS:

The decedent, ANDREWLEWIS BIRD, who lived at1915 Haslett Road, Haslett,MI 48840 Michigan died1/6/2011Creditors of the decedent

and trust are notified thatall claims against the estatewill be forever barred unlesspresented to Janet A Bird,named Trustee 1915 HaslettRoad, Haslett, MI 48840,within 4 months after thedate of publication of thisnotice.

2/21/2011

Willingham and Cote P.C.Lee B Reimann P51895333 Albert Street, Ste 500East Lansing, MI 48823

Lansing,517-324-1045

Janet A Bird1915 Haslett RoadHaslett, MI 48840

TC-9038053/6/11

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIANLEGAL NOTICE

Wetland Protection Ordinance Amendment

Date introduced: March 1, 2011Nature of the ordinance: A request to amend Chapter 22, Arti-cle IV of the Code of Ordinances to update the wetland protection ordi-nance for compliance with state lawFull text available at:Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct.Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 School StreetHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter AvenueMeridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos RoadThe Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us


TC-904223 3/6/11

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIANZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING5151 MARSH ROAD, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1198

(517) 853-4000WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011, 6:30 PM

TOWN HALL ROOM

1. ZBA CASE NO. 11-03-23-1 GRAFF CHEVROLET OKEMOS, 1748GRAND RIVER AVENUE, OKEMOS, MI 48864DESCRIPTION: 1748 Grand River AvenueTAX PARCEL: 22-176-020ZONING DISTRICT: C-3 (Commercial)The applicant is requesting to install an additional wall sign on thefront facade and a wall sign which is not located on the front façadeat Graff Chevrolet, located at 1748 Grand River Avenue; therefore theapplicant is requesting a variance.2. ZBA CASE NO. 11-03-23-2 STATE SIDE DELI, 3552 MERIDIANCROSSING DRIVE, OKEMOS, MI 48864DESCRIPTION: 3552 Meridian Crossing DriveTAX PARCEL: 33-378-003ZONING DISTRICT: C-2 (Commercial)The applicant is requesting to install two (2) wall signs, on a multi-tenant building, beyond the area occupied by the tenant, at 3552 Meri-dian Crossing Drive (Sate Side Deli); therefore the applicant is request-ing a variance.Information regarding the request may be examined at the Depart-ment of Community Planning and Development, 5151 Marsh Road,Okemos, Michigan 48864-1198, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Comments may be made in writing ad-dressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos,MI 48864 or may be made at the hearing.

MARY M.G. HELMBRECHT, CMCTOWNSHIP CLERK

TC-904226 3/6/11


Utility StructuresOrdinance No. 2011-03

Date passed: March 1, 2011Nature of the ordinance: A request to amend Chapter 78 of theCode of Ordinances by adding Article IV entitled Utility Structureswhich will regulate location, installation and design of above and be-low ground utility structuresFull text available at:Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct.Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 School StreetHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter AvenueMeridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos RoadThe Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us


TC-904222 3/6/11

5-Year Park and Recreation Master Plan 2011- 2015

Meridian Township Park Commission will hold a public hear-ing on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 7 pm, Meridian MunicipalBuilding, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan, 48864, to hearcomments from all persons interested in the 5-Year Parksand Recreation Master Plan 2011-2015.The Plan is available for review at the Meridian MunicipalBuilding, Parks and Recreation Office, 2100 Gaylord SmithCrt, the Okemos and Haslett Libraries, and online atwww.meridian.mi.us. Questions to LuAnn Maisner at (517)853-4604 or [email protected].

Mary M.G. Helmbrecht, CMC, Township ClerkCharter Township of Meridian

TC-901488 2/27/11-3/6/11


2009 State of Michigan Construction Code UpdatesOrdinance No. 2011-02

Date passed: March 1, 2011Nature of the ordinance: Amendment to the Code of the Char-ter Township of Meridian, Michigan, Chapter 14, Article III, Division 2,by amending Section 14-81Full text available at:Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct.Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 School StreetHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter AvenueMeridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos RoadThe Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us


TC-904220 3/6/11


Rezoning #10070Ordinance No. 2011-01

Date passed: March 1, 2011Nature of the ordinance: A request to rezone 4133 OkemosRoad from RA (Single Family-Residential) to PO (Professional Office)Full text available at: Meridian Township Municipal Build-ing, 5151 Marsh RoadMeridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct.Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos RoadHaslett Branch Library, 5670 School StreetHarris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta RoadSnell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter AvenueMeridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos RoadThe Township Website www.twp.meridian.mi.us


TC-904218 3/6/11

CITY OF EAST LANSING, INGHAM & CLINTONCOUNTY

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW

The City of East Lansing Board of Review will conduct its or-ganizational meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.at the City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan48823.

2011 Tentative Factors:Commercial Real Property 1.00000Industrial Real Property 1.00000Residential Real Property 1.00000Personal Property 1.00000

The Board of Review will meet for assessment appeals at theCity Hall, 54-B District Court/Council Conference Room onthe following days:Monday, March 14, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 15, 2011: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 16, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.For an appointment to appear before the Board of Review,call 517-319-6880 by 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011.For those who are unable to attend, written appeals will beaccepted if received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16,2011.

TC-900203 2/20, 27/11-3/6/11


Wetland Use Permit #11-1 (Meridian Township)Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the CharterTownship of Meridian will be holding a public hearing on Monday,March 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Meridian Municipal Building, TownHall Room, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864 (phone 517-853-4560), to hear all persons interested in a wetland use permit.The Meridian Township Parks Department has applied for a wetlanduse permit (Wetland Use Permit #11-1) for the construction of a fish-ing dock on Lake Cathryn, which is located in Central Park near theHistoric Village in Section 15 of the Township. The primary addressfor the overall park site is 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864and for the Historic Village is 5107 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan48864.Information regarding this request may be examined at the Depart-ment of Community Planning and Development, 5151 Marsh Road,Okemos, Michigan 48864, (phone 517-853-4560) between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments may bemade in writing addressed to the Planning Commission at the aboveaddress or may be made at the hearing.

Mary M.G. Helmbrecht, CMCTownship Clerk

TC-904209 3/6/11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of East Lansing in the Counties of Clinton andIngham

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THEBROWNFIELD PLAN #14 FOR THE CITY OF EAST LANSING PUR-SUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381, 1996, ASAMENDED, OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHI-GAN.Please take notice that a Public Hearing shall be held beforethe Council of the City of East Lansing on Tuesday, March 15,2011 at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers, 101 Linden Street, EastLansing, MI 48823 on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan #14for the City of East Lansing, within which the Authority shallexercise its powers, all pursuant to and in accordance withthe provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment FinancingAct, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michiganof 1996, as amended.The brownfield site includes the properties at 213/215/217Ann Street. The property consists of land and there is no per-sonal property included. A detailed legal description of theproperty along with maps and a copy of the Brownfield #14are available for public inspection in the Department of Plan-ning and Community Development, City of East Lansing, 517-319-6930.Please note that all aspects of the Brownfield Plan are openfor discussion at the public hearing, at which all interestedpersons will be provided an opportunity to be heard and writ-ten communication will be received and considered. The Cityof East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations,such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting,upon notice to the City of East Lansing prior to the meeting.Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommo-dations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Of-fice, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823, 517-319-6920,TDD 1-800-649-3777.

Nicole EvansCity Clerk

Dated March 6, 2011

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