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Neighborhood leaders speak LINDA CYNTHIA APPLING LOCKINGTON Lansing Eaton “Sycamore Park Neighborhood Neighborhood What the next mayor needs to know: Fix the roads Association Association

“The roads are really crappy,” declared sing Regional Chamber of Commerce in “The roads are really “It’s like a war zone” Linda Appling, president of the Lansing March. Sixty percent of voters said the crappy.” Eaton Neighborhood Association. “The priority issue was fixing Lansing’s infra- corridor roads, they are just impassable.” structure. It was the number one concern Appling is not alone in that view, but of voters, topping issues like jobs and the Lansing’s mayoral candidates don’t ap- economy, neighborhoods and marijuana. NANCY EMILY pear to have a concrete plan to address City records also show over 62 percent PARSONS Westside the ongoing crisis of the city’s crumbling of the roads are considered poor as rated Mahlow Eastside Neighborhood infrastructure. using the Pavement Surface Evaluation Neighborhood Orga- Association Roads are just one of the key issues and Rating — PASER — system. That’s nization eight leaders from seven neighborhood 258.57 miles of Lansing roads in that “Why are we going groups identified earlier this month in a condition. Only 30.51 miles, or just over 7 “[Code Compliance] to sell our parks?” focus group with City Pulse. The meeting percent, of the city’s roads are rated good should never have was led by Mitch Crank, a local profes- under the system. been put under the sional facilitator. The purpose: to identi- But replacing roads is expensive. It fire department.” fy the issues candidates need to address costs approximately $1 million a mile to from the bottom up as the Aug. 8 prima- fully replace a road. Resurfacing Michi- ry election for mayor and half of the City gan Avenue from Pennsylvania to U.S. 127 Council approaches. last year cost $300,000 — but that’s only MELISSA TRACY When Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero a temporary fix to smooth the bumpy ride JEFFRIES PICKERING leave office Jan. 1 after 12 years, his suc- the pothole-ridden stretch had become. Coachlight Com- Downtown cessor will face a series of issues. Key Bernero has proposed an additional 1 mons Neighborhood among them, in the view of neighborhood mill property tax levy to finance road and Association leaders: fixing roads, effectively harness- sidewalk repair — that will bring in an “Coachlight Com- ing neighborhoods and parks to build additional $1.8 million a year. That’s on mons is an area that I “Community community and unleashing the city’s code top of a 1 mill levy renewed by voters last feel that has been left relationships are built compliance to bring more of the city’s ag- year. But despite assurances that money behind.” in communal spaces.” ing housing stock and empty commercial would be used for fire and safety as well areas up to code. as roads, the Bernero administration has Addressing the city’s issues will be a dipped into the fund to finance basic road tall order for a new mayor and at least upkeep like snow plowing, street sweep- PATTY FARHAT ROCK HUDSON two new City Council members. They are ing and pothole patching. Lewton Rich Downtown problems Bernero and the Council have On a state level, the Legislature and Neighborhood Neighborhood struggled to address for years while try- Gov. Rick Snyder have approved new gas Association Association ing to maintain a balanced budget in the taxes to fund road improvements, but the face of the Great Recession. The reces- vast majority of that cash won’t be avail- “I love our code Marijuana regulations sion, combined with more than a decade able until 2021, leaving municipalities compliance and the “will probably turn and half of gutted state revenue sharing, like Lansing struggling. people that work out to be like liquor left city coffers near empty, requiring So- Councilwoman Judi Brown Clarke, there work really where the state phie’s choices over which city priorities who is running for mayor, said, “Fixing hard, but they need decides how many got funded and by how much. the roads in Lansing will be one of my top more people.” licenses you get.” The hour and half discussion in the priorities.” boardroom of Lansing Community Col- State Rep. Andy Schor, the other lead- lege laid bare a sense that the city itself ing candidate, also recognizes that roads was not on the right path, while generally are a priority, “We can’t fix them all in one fix the roads properly, Brown Clark not- A change in style the neighborhoods were coming togeth- year,” he said, “but we can identify neigh- ed. Leaders also said they wanted a new er and building cohesive communities. borhood by neighborhood what the prior- “Due to the inadequate level of state infrastructure funding, our engineering Leaders made clear the state of the city’s ities are for those neighbors and try and See Roads, Page 6 roads was the overwhelming issue. fund the priorities.” assessment estimated that it will cost That, he said, would include showing more than $25 million to restore our Road woes Lansing residents which roads and side- neighborhood sidewalks, and an addi- “The streets need to be repaired,” said Ap- walks are getting fixed and at what cost. tional $211 million to restore city streets pling. She represents an area of the city west Brown Clarke said she supports Ber- just to an average condition,” she said. C of Waverly Road snuggled just inside Eaton nero’s road millage, while Schor said he Neither candidate has a clear plan County but still in the city boundaries. would leave it up to the voters to decide. to raise $236 million for sidewalk and will return next week That observation matches concerns But the reality is, the city doesn’t have road improvements. The entire 2017- expressed by voters in a poll by the Lan- — and won’t have — the cash necessary to 2018 budget is $207.6 million. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • June 28, 2017 PRIMARY ELECTION PREVIEW

disagreement, it will always be about the not near the top of their agenda of issues. such an idea, noting that parks are key to issues and not personal attacks. This pro- “I think it’s going to be dealt with by the the infrastructure that brings wellness to Roads tects the integrity and sustainability of state, like liquor,” said Rock Hudson of the a community. the mayor-Council relationship.” Downtown Neighborhood Association. Brown Clarke said she would not favor from page 5 None of the current members of the Coun- New state regulations will allow much selling any of the city’s 114 parks, but she cil has endorsed her candidacy for mayor. larger grow operations, dispensaries, noted the city’s long-term debt obligation style of leadership after 12 years of “Amer- Schor responded: “My leadership style, processing facilities and secure transpor- may necessitate it. ica’s Angriest Mayor.” Bernero’s my-way- which has been shown in the House of tation operations, as well as testing facil- “It’s got to be parks that activate the com- or-the-highway style combined with his Representatives, on the county commis- ities. Those are expected to come online munity,” Schor said. “I think we can do that.” name calling have rankled some in the sion, is someone who works with others. in December, clearing the path to state He said neighbors want positive rec- city and neighboring communities. It’s someone who brings everyone togeth- licensing for such facilities. reation options in the parks, not “places “I think different times call for differ- er and tries to build consensus.” But while state laws and rules will cer- where shady things happen.” ent kinds of leadership,” said Tracey Pick- If consensus can’t be reached, he said he tainly play a role in the issuance of state But shady things are not just hap- ering from the Downtown Neighborhood will “move forward with what is best for the licenses, the new laws also require that pening in the local parks. Leaders spoke Association. “I think where Lansing was city.” local municipalities approve of the loca- at length about issues with code compli- when Virg Bernero became mayor and “We’re going to work with Council to tions for state licensed facilities. ance. Specifically, the leaders indicated what he guided the city through, we prob- do what’s best for the city,” he said. In grappling with how to regulate dis- there were not enough compliance offi- ably needed somebody like that. Some- Schor has been endorsed by the entire pensaries in Lansing, where they have cers available to police the residential and body who was going to take some punches Ingham County Commission, including proliferated despite still being illegal, the commercial sites in the city. and give a lot out to get us through tough the three Republicans, as well as former Public Safety Committee has proposed ”So you’re in your home that you’ve times. But that’s not, maybe, the kind of colleagues in that body. State Sen. Rick regulations heavy on zoning restrictions paid all this money for, this is the biggest leadership we need going forward.” Jones, a Republican lawmaker who rep- but with no specific cap on how many investment that you’ve ever made,” not- So how would Schor or Brown Clarke resents a small part of Lansing, has also dispensaries. A City Pulse survey, though, ed Patty Farhat, president of the Lewton differ from Bernero’s tough talking, some- endorsed Schor. found that of 62 dispensaries, 54 would Rich Neighborhood Association. “And times profanity -laced leadership style? be put out of business under the commit- you got junkie neighbors that don’t mow, “Since the current Council members Pot? What pot? tee’s proposed ordinance. park on the grass, have crap on their are my colleagues, I already have rela- While the Lansing City Council has Brown Clarke has introduced her own porch, have garbage all over the place . … tionships with each and look forward to spent over a year and hundreds of hours of ordinance that would loosen some of the I mean it’s disgusting.” continuing to work positively with them,” public meetings trying to find a way to reg- committee’s proposed zoning restrictions The impact of that, she said, was de- Brown Clarke said, answering questions ulate Lansing’s medical marijuana indus- — like eliminating the distance require- clining property values. in writing. “While there will be times of try, neighborhood leaders said the issue was ment between facilities — while capping Emily Berquist, of the Westside Neigh- the number of dispensaries to 25 city- borhood Association, noted that the lack of wide. Under her plan, 15 would be ap- enforcement also impacted the many com- proved the first year, and another 10 the mercial zones bordering the historic neigh- following year. If more businesses qualify borhood where she lives. for a local license than available licenses, Brown Clarke argued that city offi- a drawing would be held to determine cials have said they have all the staff they which businesses recieve them. need to carry out property inspections On Monday, the City Council endorsed throughout the city. That’s nine employ- her proposal to create a commission to ees. She also noted that since the office of review licensing applications and appeals code compliance was moved under the by inserting it in the committee’s pro- authority of the fire department, firefight- posed ordinance. The new body would ers now have the capacity to issue premis- include seven Lansing residents, despite es and code violations as well. Brown Clarke’s original proposal that it “It is important to recognize that Code include individuals from the region. Compliance has only been fully staffed Schor, for his part, cast a vote in favor for less than one year; therefore, it is dif- of the new state legislation. He has been ficult for me, or anyone else, to know if coy with his opinion on the Council de- additional code officers are needed,” she bates over regulating the industry, saying said. “I believe the neighborhood leaders only that he will look at the status of the are absolutely correct on the limitations legislation if he is elected. caused by the code officer’s current work schedules, particularly with overnight Codes and parks parking enforcement.” In discussing improving neighbor- She said she would work with parking hoods, the leaders felt two key issues were as well as code compliance to put staff on important: code compliance and neigh- 24 hours a day. borhood parks. The parks, Pickering not- “Code compliance is hugely import- ed, serve as a place for the neighbors to ant,” Schor said. He noted city officials come together and meet each other. But “went through a fight” over staffing two Melissa Jeffries, president of Coachlight years ago. He said he would need to re- Commons, differed on this. view the operations of the department For her neighborhood, a stretch of and staffing levels to make sure things are Graves Park with toys on one end and working effectively. basketball courts on the other is a lure for “The perception I get from the resi- drug use, she said. In frustration, Jeffries dents is that it’s not as effective and effi- said she would be OK with the city selling cient as it could be,” Schor said. the park. But the rest of the leaders opposed — TODD HEYWOOD City Pulse • June 28, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

Fill in the oval PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF EAST LANSING Ingham County, City of Lansing EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL launch new voting technology for primary A RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING It’s out with the connect the arrow and in with the fill in the oval at Ingham County WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing is organized and operates as a Home Rule City pursuant to its Charter of the City of East Lansing adopted July 11, 1944, as amended, under the polling locations starting in August. That’s provisions of the Home Rule Cities Act, 1909 PA 279, as amended, MCL 117.1, et. seq.; and because a state mandate has local election officials changing to newer equipment to WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance #1413 that, if approved by the qualified and registered electors of the City of East Lansing, would impose an excise tax, annually, of speed up voting times as well as counting one percent on corporations and resident individuals and one-half percent on non- resident individuals returns on election night. Todd Heywood/CityPulse for general revenue purposes; and Gone will be the ballots in which voters Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a resolution that will place Ordinance #1413 on the ballot had to draw a line creating a completed demonstrates how the new touchscreen for consideration by the qualified and registered electors of the City of East Lansing at the November arrow next to their candidate of choice. voting machines for disabled voters will 6, 2017 general election; and Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope said that work. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Lansing believes that the qualified and was troublesome for some voters, result- registered electors of the City of East Lansing should also have the option to further restrict the total ing in people circling the arrows instead. number of property tax mills that the East Lansing City Council may levy in any year in which it levies, Now, voters will use a tried and true form printer system fail to register the choices. assesses and collects an excise tax on income or income tax pursuant to the provisions of the City for selection: Filling in an oval next to the The county clerk said she anticipates Income Tax Act; and name of the candidate they are selecting. with the proliferation of touchscreen NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that in accordance with 1909 PA 279, as amended, “We have had many, many years with smartphones and tablets that the touch- MCL 117.21, the East Lansing City Council hereby proposes that Section 10.5 of Chapter 10 of the standardized testing where people are fa- screen machines will become more Charter of the City or East Lansing be amended to read as follows: miliar with that,” Swope said. “It will be just popular. Swope said he was unsure that 10.5. Adoption of Budget, Tax Limit. a little bit more intuitive for the voters.” would be the case, noting that there will be only one such device available for Not later than the last regular meeting of the City Council in May, the Council shall, by Another bonus, Swope said, is that resolution, adopt the budget and appropriate all money to be spent in the next fiscal year. Such when voters feed ballots into the tabulat- each of the city’s 55 polling places. resolution shall provide for a levy of the amount necessary to be raised by taxes upon real and ing machine after casting their votes, the The new machines were purchased personal property for general municipal purposes, which levy shall not exceed two percent largely with federal and state monies, (2%) of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City. machine will take a picture of the ballot Beginning the next fiscal year after the first year in which the City levies, assesses and collects and tabulate the results from that image. Swope said. The deadline to meet the an excise tax on income or income tax pursuant to the provision of the City Income Tax Act, 1964 The computer system is programmed to state mandate is next year, but both clerks PA 284, the levy shall not exceed one and three tenths percent (1.3%) of the assessed valuation expedited the change. of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City (13 mills) in any year in which the identify voting errors, such as voting for City levies, assesses and collects such a tax. too many candidates in a race. it will let Byrum also noted that the new sys- the voter know of the error and provide a tems are much more secure than previ- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid proposition to amend Section 10.5 of ous voting technology. That’s important Chapter 10 of the City Charter shall be submitted to the electors of the City of East Lansing at the choice between proceeding — resulting in regular election to be held in the city on Tuesday, November 6, 2017; and nullification — or returning the ballot for in light of recent revelations that hack- a do-over. ers, likely tied to Russia, had invaded the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to submit Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum said voting systems of as many as 21 states. a certified copy of this resolution and proposition to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his approval of said amendment of said Charter provision pursuant to Section 22 of 1909 PA 297; MCL she is pleased with the new touch screen She declined to discuss specific securi- 117.22; and, voting machines available for disabled vot- ty protocols, citing a concern that “bad ers. Those machines have a variety of tech- actors” will try to exploit the new sys- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that before the submission of said amendment to the qualified electors of the City of East Lansing, the amendment herein proposed shall be published nologies to assist people with a wide variety tems anyway. But she noted the previ- in full together with the existing Charter provision which will be altered thereby, being Section 10.5 of disabilities cast their ballots. Swope said ous countywide voting systems required as it now exists, and a notice of said election, in at least two issues of the Towne Courier, or other the new technology will also make it easier Windows XP to operate — a much older newspaper of general circulation in the city of East Lansing, the first publication to be not less than two weeks nor more than four weeks prior to said election; and, for persons with disabilities to skip races, Windows program that no long has up- which wasn’t possible before. dates and is prone to hacking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purpose of such proposed Charter amendment or He said the previous machines were “I can tell you my IT director was question shall be designated on the ballots to be printed by the City Clerk, which Ballot Question and Statement of Purpose shall be as follows: prone to failures, including instances very happy we got rid of the Windows where a disabled person took over 20 XP based programming,” said Swope. BALLOT QUESTION minutes to vote, only to have the internal — TODD HEYWOOD Shall Section 10.5 of the East Lansing City Charter be amended to reduce the current limit on the amount of property tax a City Council may impose from 2% (20 mills) to 1.3% (13 mills) in fiscal years in which the City levies, assesses and collects an income tax pursuant to the City Income Tax Act with PUBLIC NOTICES the mandatory reduction to begin the fiscal year following the first year of the tax?

CITY OF LANSING YES ______NO ______NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall do and perform all acts required Z-8-2016, 3001 S. Washington Avenue of said Clerk by the City Charter and the statutes of the State of Michigan in such case made and Rezoning from “D-1” Professional Office & “J” Parking Districts to “F” Commercial District provided in regard to the registration of electors for said election, the giving of notice thereof, the giving of notice of such election, the preparation and furnishing of neces¬sary ballots, the obtaining of The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in Council necessary approval of this amendment by the Michigan Attor¬ney General and Governor of the State Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan to consider Z-8- of Michigan, and for the conduct of such election. 2016. This is a request by Green Key Properties, LLC to rezone the property at 3001 S. Washington Avenue from “D-1” Professional Office & “J” Parking Districts to “F” Commercial District. The purpose A true copy of this resolution can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, of the rezoning is to permit a commercial retail establishment on the subject property. 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours.

For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend Marie E. Wicks the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and City Clerk CP#17-190 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email city.clerk@ lansingmi.gov. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope More Public Notices on page 26 CP#17-176

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THE TOP TWO MOVE ON TO MAYOR’S RACE THE GENERAL IN NOVEMBER

CANDIDATE

Judi Brown Clarke Harold Leeman Jr. Andy Schor AGE 56 59 42 OCCUPATION Faculty State Representative

At-large City Councilwoman since 2014, as vice 1st Ward Councilman, 1996-2007; Chaired State Representative (5 years); Ingham County EXPERIENCE president twice, president last year. Chair the Michigan Works Board, Office of Aging Board Commissioner (10 years); Michigan Municipal Development & Planning Committee; city repre- and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. League; Staff for State Sen Gary Peters and for sentative, Planning Board; chaired Ways and Means State Rep Paul Condino. Committee and the Personnel Committee; chair- woman, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and Capital Area Michigan Works Board.

I introduced a draft medical marihuana ordi- We do have so many dispensaries in the city I will see what is in effect, if anything, when I nance that incorporates best practices from of Lansing. As mayor, I believe in respecting become Mayor. I’m committed to working with across the nation and aligns with state laws. the voter’s decision as the Ballot Box and City Council and interested parties to ensure The maximum number of licenses shall be Federal of State of Local Line we have a policy that allows enough facilities capped at twenty-five (25), and implemented to serve residents while considering the wants in a two-phase process in order to balance and needs of our neighborhoods and business serving patients’ needs and spreading econom- corridors. ic development.

I believe a key part of an economic develop- As mayor and as a farmer councilman who I will use tax incentives to help bring good jobs ment strategy is to use tax incentives as a tool supported over 90% of the Tax credits for E and development to our downtown and com- of economic development to compete with commerce development from 1996 to 2007. mercial corridors throughout Lansing. We’ll use other states and globally for investment, jobs, Therefore. We have to “grow” as a city! metrics to ensure incentives are necessary for the and income. However, we need to diversify our [followers always needed] project to happen, necessary for gap financing, and efforts and provide incentive opportunities for provide local residents the opportunity to bid for small businesses. jobs.

Bankruptcy is a possibility if we do not continue Yes I do agree. [Please note: the US govt. is Lansing makes its annual payments but has un- the fiscal prudency of the Hollister and Bern- 20 million dollars in debt, and I don’t see the funded pension and health care costs that could ero Administrations, recognizing the barriers dems or GOP raising the issue over + over as threaten our future prosperity. I will bring togeth- of Proposal A, Headlee Amendment, collective Mr. Hollister has been?] The city should study, er parties to craft a deficit reduction plan. We bargaining rules & state revenue sharing. I would not sell unless the voters agree by 60% yes! will consider all options, but the BWL is a Lansing not sell the LBWL; we would be sacrificing its asset and I support keeping it a municipal … . sustainable revenue in the long-term.

There are limited federal and state dollars Against any more new tax levys. As Mayor I Fixing roads and sidewalks is the top issue that I coming to Lansing to improve our roads and will cut taxes and lower the amount of money hear about. My plan includes showing the public sidewalks; therefore, we, as a community, will for the police and fire and court system for which roads are being fixed with current dollars have to be part of the solution. As Mayor, I starters!!! [over 70% of FY17/18 goes to police and setting priorities for future dollars (state and will ensure these dollars are uses specifically and fire] local). Lansing voters will decide if they want to for the improvements as the public intended. increase their taxes for roads and sidewalks.

There are difficult times when fiscal arguments I’m pro preservation! Look at my 12 year Lansing must preserve and maintain our parks to compete against preservation, like Scott Park. record on city council. As mayor, I will make ensure strong neighborhoods-- it attracts and keeps Our preservation tells our history, which is it a 24/7 families here. We also should preserve other existing why I voted on the resolution that approved infrastructure, when possible, in our community to the establishment of a historic district for honor our history and treasured assets. This includes Central United Methodist Church. We need to ensuring maintenance and redevelopment of historic encourage and support efforts like this. building and facilities.

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THE TOP FOUR MOVE ON TO THE GENERAL AT-LARGE IN NOVEMBER, TWO WILL BE ELECTED

Christopher Jackson Yanice Y. Jackson Guillermo Z. Lopez Michael Ruddock 28 39 67 23 Attorney, Elder Law of Managing editor - The Retired/ Trustee, Lansing Community organizer/data Michigan Inc. Chronicle Newspaper School Board of Education entry at Recycling Center Legal Aid Attorney; intern, Michigan De- 15 years of business experience in Retired from the City of Lansing after “Because of my experience organizing I partment of Agriculture and Rural Devel- human resources, marketing, project 30 years in the Human Relations and have a defined political ideology: every opment; Master in Public Affairs student; management and communications. Community Services Department. 17th vote, every budget will be indicative of Board, Educational Child Care Center; Managing Editor the Chronicle News- year as a Lansing School Board trustee. that.” Representative, State Bar of Michigan paper. Regional organizing director in “Having worked for the City of Lansing Representative Assembly; member of the 2016 Clinton presidential campaign. gives me the knowledge base of how various LGBT and women’s equal rights B.S. in broadcast jurnalism from Eastern city government runs from the inside. groups; former regional director, College Michigan University, MBA in marketing Democrats of America; president of MSU from Clark Atlanta University. Law School Democrats and University of Indianapolis College Democrats. While following zoning ordinances is I believe there should be account- The citizens of Michigan approved this Regulations should provide creation important, the current dispensaries ability when it comes to being able law, therefore we must make our best of a responsible and vibrant cannabis are not violating zoning ordinances. to open a medical marijuana dis- effort to fulfill their mandate. We must community in Lansing. We need to We should not force out businesses pensary. I don’t believe that anyone find the right regulations so that the regulate and create an open and trans- that are following state laws, are not should be able to open this type public mandate and the needs of the parent process involving neighborhood a nuisance, and are not environmental of business unless there are some local community are satisfied. The State associations and communities without hazards to our community. Tax reve- guidelines to hold them account- Legislature is currently working on overregulating and missing out on a po- nue and jobs are vital and we should able as far as consumer safety. In state regulations, so whatever … tential major revenue source for years not be hindering investment. addition, I do … to come.

I absolutely agree that tax credits have I believe there should be an incentive We should use all tools available to I think that tax credits should be used been used as giveaways to developers. for developers that build in the city of move the city forward. What has been sparingly. Regionally we’ve entered into Instead, put this money in the hands of Lansing especially in instances where missing is keeping the developers in a race to the bottom when it comes neighborhoods and community organiza- vacant real estate is being utilized. Tax check when tax credits have been given. to tax credits. Economic development tions to help the middle class and redevel- breaks are a good incentive as long as They need to be held accountable and can be a useful tool to create jobs and op our neighborhoods. Using tax money they are properly measured and do ensure that they keep their commit- needed amenities; but we cannot con- to build expensive condos does little to not put a strain on the city budget. ments made in exchange for tax credits, tinue Council’s rubber stamp mentality. move Lansing in a positive direction. abatements or any …

Selling the LBWL is a non-starter. If The financial health team that David After careful review of the Financial Health I don’t think that our city faces imminent elected, I will fight it tooth and nail as it Hollister used brought up good points Team’s report and other financial reviews, bankruptcy. Because our utility provider is is a short-sighted move and leverages that should be examined. I do agree and if all points to the need to sell city public we’re afforded transparency, account- the future of our children for short that this is a delicate situation that has assets, we need to consider them, including ability, and lower pricing than comparable term gain. To address unfunded liabili- to be addressed before it is too late. I the Lansing Board of Water and Light. This, municipalities. We should continue paying ties, we must honor our commitments do not agree with selling the Board of of course, would be of last resort to me. down our account at a steady rate and by looking at progressive taxation to Water Light. This way we … make it known that Lansing pays its debts. cover these burdens. Reinvesting in our neighborhoods is The people of Lansing want new I am not necessarily opposed to this tax, In general I’d like to see a millage passed; priority number one for me, but the pro- roads and this is a major issue for the however, before I would vote for it, I will ask better roads and sidewalks increase livability posed tax levy does little to address the community. A mileage is an excellent for a thorough review of our budget and and walkability in our neighborhoods. BUT systemic failure of our infrastructure and avenue to explore. I also believe we look at the priorities. If those in the budget I’d like to see a concrete plan laid out for how we fund its redevelopment. We must should explore other ideas that would are not what the city needs at this time, we Lansing residents to ensure that our work- look beyond increasing property taxes contribute to improving our roads and would need to change … ing families are seeing and experiencing the as a way to pay for our much-needed, citywide infrastructure overhaul. infrastructure. progress that they’re paying into. Preservation is vital for Lansing to retain The City can work closely with commu- The city needs to have a preservation plan We can’t put a price tag on our historic its history and legacy. The city should nicating with Lansing area groups in re- which would include a listing of building or landmarks. Preservation conserves culture embrace community organizations and gards to future city planning and making properties designated as historical proper- and heritage in our neighborhoods and city. their views on retaining Lansing’s rich them aware of future city development ties. Then the city needs to come up with As a City Councilor, it is my obligation to history. This not only applies to buildings, that effects historical sights and buildings. a plan to preserve those properties which stand up for what Lansing resident’s value. but also our cultural and natural trea- would include partnerships with preserva- sures. We should increase investment in Good communication between parties is I will put neighborhoods first, not special our parks, not hack away at them. essential to building strong relationships tion groups, the state and other national interests. that are positives in our community. groups that … .

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THE TOP TWO MOVE ON TO THE GENERAL IN NOVEMBER FOURTH WARD

Houghton Jason Durham Julee M. Rodocker Elvin Caldwell 50 37 Program advisor 47 28 Electric Materials Buyer, at Michigan State School community liaison Actor University Consumers Energy

Served as a City Council member Operations Manager at Meijer, Inc. man- Working in the school enables me to 24 years of community service. Canna- since 2010, over 15 years of expe- aging and mentoring teams of 100 em- see first-hand how families are affect- bis Advocate. rience in community engagement ployees and overseeing $50 million annual ed by national policy and local issues. work, and has served in leadership budgets. President, Old Everett Neigh- Through educating, motivating and roles on many community and borhood Association. “I have championed organizing with the school community executive boards throughout the neighborhood watch efforts, helped members, neighbors, public and private city over the last 20 years. numerous neighbors solve problems and organizations we effectively meet the getting the city to be responsive. I fought ever-changing demands of our children against zoning changes and irresponsible and their families. development and helped to keep Lansing Gardens in our neighborhood.” I am confident that the city coun- I support Lansing patients having safe and I strongly believe in doing all we can We need to license, tax and regulate cil will pass an ordinance that is convenient access to medical marijuana. to put resources and opportunity in the dispensaries and use the taxes fair and equitable to all interest- However, we have too many dispensaries the hands of Lansing residents. I will generated to fund our schools, after ed parties. I have no intention of which has negatively branded Lansing and fight to see that developers that work school activities and fix our roads. We over regulating this industry, but driven away home buyers and businesses. in Lansing are in the business of mak- also need strong leadership to make I do want to ensure that patients Either medical or recreational marijuana ing money not taking money. sure the funds are properly managed. have access to quality medication. should not become our community’s main economic driver as it has too many unintended consequences. Lansing has been very successful in I believe we have focused too much on I agree that unfunded liabilities threaten Lansing has allot to offer. The right leveraging a variety of tools to attract and tax credits for large developers to the our financial stability. I support working developers will put Lansing residents retain many businesses over the last sev- detriment of our small businesses and the with unions, academia and the Lansing and our communities best interest first eral years. Tax credits are one of the tools benefit to taxpayers is not clear. We have Financial Health team to explore all and pay there fair share in taxes. If a available to urban core cities to help them allowed outside influences to drive our options. It is important that the city is developer is not willing to pay there fair to compete with open green develop- development instead of our master plan loyal to the people that have given their share in taxes then maybe there not a ment. Tax incentives assist in leveling ... and community visioning process. lives and prime to the city. good fit for our community.

The City’s situation is not unique to We need to address our unfunded Segal Consulting identified 52 options we We should examine the miss handling Lansing; in fact, most cities are facing liabilities that were caused by poor might take toward addressing unfunded of funds that got us here in the first similar challenges. In facing these chal- decision-making by previous administra- liabilities. With labor unions, the administra- place and people should be held ac- lenges, the City and the State Treasury tions. I do not support the sale of the tion, the City Council, and representatives countable. I don’t believe selling Lansing jointly funded a study that was recent- BWL, which is a short sided move for of neighborhoods and business at the table, board of light would be in our commu- ly completed and presented to the a temporary situation. Our city gains we must decide on which to implement. nities best interests. Financial Health Team and interested more economically by owning BWL and Selling the BWL would not be in the best parties. Based on their study, a … having its long-term revenue. interest of Lansing citizens. I fully support asking the voters I do not support any additional millages Even with the new MI gas tax rates the I don’t agree with raising property taxes. It to decide on whether or not they at this time as it is not clear that our proposed mileage is necessary. We need to seems taxes are constantly raised but noth- want to increase their contribu- current road millage funds were not find local solutions to road funding. I sup- ing ever gets done. The money gets taken tion to sustain public services. misused. I believe under a new adminis- port collaborating regionally and lobbying to but the work never done. We need better tration we can use our existing millages the state and MTF to create a new funding accountability for the millions already spent and funds to more responsibly fix roads model that reflects the rising cost of road before we continue to burden our citizens and sidewalks. construction and maintenance. with more taxes. We have created many historical Lansing has a terrible track record of We believe in historical preservation. There I believe parks are a crucial part of a districts and have approved histor- destroying historic assets. Thriving com- has to be open communication and transpar- healthy community. We need to pre- ical tax credits during my tenure. I munities use these assets as foundations ency around this subject. The Scott Park deba- serve and protect the parks we have support preserving our city’s history, for their economic development. We cle should have been handled differently. The before there sold to special interests but it must be a balanced approach. need to change our community culture voices of the community should always be developers that pay no taxes..The cur- and policies to value these cornerstones respected and considered. My campaign stems rent council has failed to implement the of our community. Destroying Scott Park from the principles that enable participation; will of the people and it is time to vote was not guided by accurate information Educate, Motivate and Organize. for …a but misguided self-interests. 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • June 28, 2017

THE TOP TWO MOVE ON TO FOURTH WARD THE GENERAL IN NOVEMBER The following is a list of candidates not included in the CityPulse Primary Election Preview because they did not respond to our candidate questionnaire or for Brian T. Jackson James McClurken Kathi Ann Raffone other reasons listed. 33 63 73

Attorney Anthropologist Retired

Former Lansing assistant city at- Community activist A Lansing resident for 31 years; regular torney; college intern, Indiana State speaker at Council sessions and commit- Senate; student member, Junior tee meetings. “While living in Tecumseh, I Mayor City Council and Mayor’s Youth helped organize a task force to acquire a Advisory Board community auditorium. The goal was real- Michael Gillenkirk ized and in 1982 Tecumseh was awarded Danny Trevino the State of Michigan Community Achieve- ment Award for the project.” Marc Townsend, disqualified I support the legalization of Mari- The Cedar Corridor shows the need for There definitely has to me some juana. Currently, it’s the conflicting dispensary regulation near parks, schools and regulation, the same as with liquor es- laws and enforcement methods that residences. Without regulations expansion tablishments. Even prescription drugs create the most instability. People will likely continue without thought for are regulated. As for the methods, I should not go to jail because of effects on the community. Dispensaries think the council needs to go back to At-large marijuana. With that said, many should pay reasonable taxes. I am happy square one. They put the cart before Evelyn Pech-Vasquez residents do not want a dispensary that the Lansing City Council is exercising the horse on this issue not anticipating on every corner. I support a cap on due diligence about regulations in public, the fallout. Mary Ann Prince, withdrew dispensaries. transparent forums. Rosalinda Hernandez The City needs its taxes. It cannot The city no longer uses tax credits to Tax incentives are necessary, but have just “giveaway” tax credits with- attract development. The two incentives been totally overused by the current out gaining value. It’s important to that remain are those given by the State administration. balance the desire for development of Michigan under the Obsolete Proper- with the needs of the residents living ty Rehabilitation Act and by the United Second Ward in the neighborhoods. Tax credits States Environmental Protection Agency should be reserved only for de- Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. I sup- Jaron Green velopers/ments with a real plan to port using these mechanisms to transform improve quality of life. Lansing’s unused … Studies show that the City’s unfund- The Lansing Fiscal Health report discuss- Contrary to statements by Berners, it ed liability is a major problem. The es money-saving options for preventing is a problem of mismanaging the money. Fourth Ward City should make a concerted effort bankruptcy; it does not recommend sell- The last thing you want to do is liqui- for economic growth or else retired ing the BWL which generates millions date our assets! Furthermore, the city Larry Hutchinson employees could lose benefits. This of dollars Lansing. I do not favor selling derives valuable income from BWL and Amanda Bernes problem is so big that all options, BWL, public parks or other public assets, enjoys local control. including the sale of BWL should be all of which are important for rebuilding on the table. livable and walkable neighborhoods. Selling them …

Road improvements are a top priority The State legislature is unlikely to act No! I’ve yet to see one of Berners’ for many residents. Some roads are responsibly, so Lansing residents must millages applied as promised. Not one. dangerous conditions and a matter act on their own. The city residents of public safety. The State and Federal now pay at 1 mill, $1.8 million annually government has not forwarded enough for these repairs. Before we again raise money to make the needed repairs. The taxes again, however, I want to be make people should vote whether they want sure our funds are used as intended. … to pay to have them repaired locally. Preservation is important, but it’s not most I believe that preservation of historic To this day, I am sick over the demolition important over all else. Leadership should structures and neighborhoods are critical for of the historic City Club. Gone! And for balance preservation with practicality. placemaking and enhancing Lansing’s distinct no reason. So many historic sites have Preservation should be the default unless character. The city can foster preservation been last forever and little attention paid there is a substantial and compelling by commencing a survey of city assets. The to the significance of their place in our reason otherwise. Leadership should be survey report can serve as a master plan to city’s story. responsive and accountable no matter guide restoration in every instance possible. what they decide. to … City Pulse • June 28, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER ‘Untitled whatever’ At 100, arts patron Selma Hollander gets her own show

By LAWRENCE COSENTINO play and art exhibit in town. With the fuss of turning 100 finally Last week, however, something else behind her, longtime Lansing arts pa- was on her docket. tron Selma Hollander is getting down to “An exhibit of my work! It never some real business. crossed my mind,” she said. “But I never “See how I clear stuff? I take it and I say no to anything.” throw it on the floor. That’s how I work.” That was her message in her 2012 She sent a knot of plastic hangers, two commencement address at MSU, anoth- or three sweaters and stack of newspapers er first for her, at 95. crashing to the floor of her Okemos condo “You just don’t close doors. They may and sat on the newly cleared seat to talk open again, but not likely, and that’s the about something she would much rather end of it.” do than keep a neat house: make art. Friends and fellow art patrons Joan “I’m excited about still creating,” she said. and Jerry Mattson got the ball rolling af- Lawrence Consentino/CityPulse “I’m 100 but my mind hasn’t changed.” ter seeing some of Hollander’s art. About 20 of Selma Hollander’s serigraphs, or silk-screen prints will be on view this The living room is piled with books, Joan Mattson talked with Barb Whit- weekend at the Lansing Art Gallery art, award plaques and mementoes of ney, director of the Lansing Art Gallery, her life with her husband, Stanley Hol- about doing an exhibit, and Whitney en- not out of modesty. A signature would “My inspiration was, I had to do lander, who died in 2002. Her fabric col- thusiastically agreed. commit the art to being hung a certain something,” she said. lages fill the walls. Last week, Hollander’s living room way. She loves to turn them in every di- Her first class was full of “junk little “I’ve had a charmed life,” she said. table, sofa and chair were stacked with rection. craft projects” that didn’t interest her. She The Hollanders were, and Selma prints to go through. “Look at it this way,” she said, turning got such a low grade, Stanley told her to still is, among the most visible and tire- Hollander was an art student and in- a print 90 degrees. “It looks wider, bigger. be careful or she’d end up “on probation.” less arts patrons at MSU and around structor at MSU in the 1960s and 1970s It’s got more breath to it.” She laughed at Undaunted, she took a series of stu- Lansing. Their names are on endowed and hasn’t stopped making art. the lapse into art critic talk. “What am I dio art classes and started getting 4.0 chairs, scholarships, galleries and arts She has settled on about 20 seri- saying, ‘breath?’ I don’t know.” grades. She ended up with bachelor’s programs across MSU and greater Lan- graphs, or silk screen prints, to include She pulled out two versions of the and master’s degrees in fine arts, became sing. Hollander still shows up, in her in the show, most of which date from her same print and laid them out differently. an art instructor and branched into jew- sharp red beret, to almost every concert, student days. “Look how much smaller this looks!” elry, textile art, painting and her most The prints are abstract and don’t have she cried in amazement. “I am curious as recent passion, collages. names. to how they are going to hang it.” Her latest work, a small and finely “I could sit and put names on them, Hollander’s visual sense came from wrought black and white collage, is a but no,” she said. “‘Untitled whatever.’” the word of fabric and fashion, and it still striking departure from the bold colors The prints are as rich as oil paintings, shows in the bold color fields of her prints. and textures of the serigraphs. with up to 32 colors in one image. De- “Since an early age, as soon as I could The task of gluing it together has her in spite their density, a clear and confident look at fabric and could feel fabric, that’s complete thrall. As soon as she wakes up, feeling for form keeps them from look- where my art started,” she said. before going to the kitchen to make coffee, ing murky. She grew up in Brooklyn and her moth- she starts working at a table near her bed. Each color demands a separate set of er worked uptown, in a small but chic hat (She got tired of visitors picking up steps: masking off the area to be painted, store on Fifth Avenue, making Selma’s unglued collages and scattering the spreading the paint on the screen with a clothes as well as hats for the shop. pieces, so she put a worktable in her squeegee and cleaning the frame for the She never doodled or colored as a bedroom.) next color. child and never cared much for copying “The bedroom is a mess, but I have to Some prints have the rainbow inten- objects. An MSU teacher gave her a “B” show you this,” she said. sity of stained glass while others are lim- in figure drawing, “but only for effort.” Her latest collage is an intricate, indus- ited to one or two primary colors. One “You’re a colorist,” the teacher told her. trial-age fantasia of spheres, gears, watch print is gloriously awash in textured The zone of fashion, where art and faces, a battleship, a camera lens and doz- bands of bright yellow that sing out like life overlap, is still her sweet spot. ens of other elements. Its density suggests trumpets. Some have contrasting arma- “People tell me, ‘Talk about your art,’” a cosmic and a miniature scale, all at once. tures of black ink. she said with a shrug. “Your body is a “I could never do this again,” she said. As she rummaged through them, canvas. Trimming a hat is art. Enter- “Snips and snips of paper and I’m still Hollander spotted a yellow splatter of taining, putting food on the plate, every- gluing it down.” texture on one print. Was she thinking thing I’ve done in my life — I can’t say She’s obviously proud of it, but still about Jackson Pollock? what is art.” can’t bring herself to take any of this too Lawrence Consentino/CityPulse “I don’t know what I was thinking of,” She first studied art at MSU when she seriously. Selma Hollander gets ready for her first she waved off the question. and her husband, Stanley, moved here in “You know what? I’ve convinced my- art exhibition at age 100. She is reluctant to sign the prints, but 1958. self I’m an artist,” she said, and laughed. 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • June 28, 2017

disorder and loud noises like fireworks by fireworks have abandoned their pain threshold for sound. The deaf- can be terrifying,” said Kate Tuggle, a nests, sometimes orphaning their ening booms that make people cover The sound of spokesperson for the People for the Eth- fledglings, and crashed into build- their ears— silent fireworks do not have ical Treatment of Animals (PETA). ings in frantic attempts to flee in the those.” silence According to Tuggle, animal shelters dark.” If the decrease in noise is not enough PETA offers $5,000 to across the country brace for an influx of This level of a trauma inflicted on an- to entice a switch to silent fireworks, lost or injured animals every July fourth. imals by a yearly celebration has called Tuggle said that the displays are often organizations that will use “We have seen time and time again, for the creation of options other than more colorful than of traditional fire- that animals will panic and they will traditional fireworks. works. silent fireworks attempt to escape the home,” said Tug- “Quite frankly,” said Tuggle, “in this According to an article by Steph gle. “They might run into sliding glass day and age, there is no need with the Yin in the New York Times, this is By DANIELLE CHESNEY doors, or run into traffic and some are advancements in fireworks, to put ani- because the chemical compounds in Many consider the Fourth of July to killed and others go missing.” mals and wildlife through what could be silent fireworks burn slower than in be a celebration, where proud Ameri- In a letter to the editor, Lindsay an extremely stressful and deadly expe- the traditional sort. Because the ex- cans grill up hamburgers and hot dogs Pollard-Post, senior writer at PETA, rience in the name of celebration.” plosions in silent fireworks are less and come evening, sit to watch a colorful wrote, “Desperate to escape the deaf- Those advancements include the cre- powerful, the colors shine brighter pyrotechnic display. However, not ev- ening explosions, dogs and cats have ation of silent fireworks. from having more time to burn as eryone experiences the excitement that jumped fences, crashed through win- “It sounds like an oxymoron,” said they drift down from the sky, as op- fireworks supposedly incite. Ask a dog dows, broken chains, and bolted out Tuggle. “[Silent fireworks] are quieter posed to a large initial explosion that owner, and you may hear an entirely dif- doors, often severely injuring them- than traditional fireworks. Tradition- burns through the color and leaves ferent story. selves or getting killed in traffic. al fireworks can be up to 170 decibels no time for that color to spread. “There are many pets and wildlife Many are never reunited with their in sound, and the World Health Orga- Tuggle said that silent fireworks have who suffer from post-traumatic stress guardians. Birds who are startled nization says that 120 decibels is the just begun to rise in popularity, with people only taking notice in the last five years. According to Tuggle, parts of Europe have already adopted the practice, with LOOKING FOR MORE the town of Collecchio, Italy making it law in 2015 that all fireworks displays THAN SUMMER CAMP? must be silent. To encourage municipalities in the U.S. to adopt this animal-friendly op- tion, PETA has offered $5,000 toward the cost of the Fourth of July celebration if the venue is to use silent fireworks. Recently, Costa Mesa, Calif. made the switch. Until more communities decide to do the same, Tuggle offered some tips to help furry friends deal with the stress of Independence Day. For pets that are nearby and have no choice but to listen to fireworks dis- plays, Tuggle recommended four-legged friends don the popular anti-anxiety vests for pets called ThunderShirts. She also suggested distracting pets by play- ing games, playing classical music, re- warding them with treats for ignoring explosions and keeping lights on. Clos- JOIN US FOR MUSICAL THEATRE ing windows, doors, curtains and blinds WORKSHOPS LED BY can also be effective, as well as making sure each animal is either microchipped EXPERIENCED BROADWAY or wearing a collar. PROFESSIONALS “We hope that it goes without say- ing,” said Tuggle, “but never take your dog to fireworks displays. The weather JULY 24-29 is usually nice and you’re going to be outside in the park. It might be tempt- Now accepting students ages 7yrs - Adult for workshops, ing to say, ‘Oh, I’ll just take my dog for creative sessions and fun! We foster the talent of experienced a walk.’ That’s the worst place for them performers and engage with novices in the areas of theatre, to be: outside, where the explosions are dance and singing. Have fun, build confidence, develop happening.” discipline and hone skills. Register today! If you do decide to take your an- imal outside, Pollard-Post recom- mends that animals be on a leash, in a fenced area and under constant supervision.

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how great of a fallout zone the debris will by, in fact Time magazine reported that Pyrotechnic composition, or the “stuff- make. most people who invest in fireworks ing” of a firework is vital to recognize, Foolproof Fireworks “There’s a rule of thumb with our prod- end up spending in the range of $100 to because improper disposal could result A how-to guide for a safe ucts: you should be at least 75 to 80 feet back $300 for private shows, and often into in a fire. for every inch of the tube that is being shot the thousands. “Many people call it gunpowder, but July 4th as a firework,” Conn said. “So, you would at To shave off some of the costs, con- there’s none in there,” Conn said. “It does least want a diameter on your circle away sumers have been known to purchase look black, similar to coarse sand on a By EVE KUCHARSKI from your firework of 160 feet for fallout fireworks from illegitimate sources. That beach.” Next week, Americans will con- area. That’s for a one-inch. A two-inch you’d can be risky. The black powder is volatile and sume 150 million hot dogs, spend want as much as 300 feet around so that “One sign whether it’s legal or not, is Conn recommends it be cleaned up almost $4 million on imported you’re in a safe distance where that won’t all consumer fireworks aerials must go with a damp towel to reduce the flags, and launch nearly 270 million happen.” up in the air and they’ll produce an effect amount of static electricity with which pounds of fireworks into the air. July and a sound,” Conn said. it interacts. Fourth perfection. 3.) Try before you buy. Not so with to black market fire- “You don’t want to use, for example, But, according to the American Jeremy Gyiraszin, a Westland native works. a metal dustpan,” Conn said. “The oth- Pyrotechnics Association, roughly who has been putting on fireworks “They’ll go up and there will be no ef- er thing people see is an orange or red 11,000 fireworks-related injuries will shows for 20 years, advises first-time fect. There will be a bright, white flash or fine dust. That is the clay that comes also be reported, as well as thousands firework owners to avoid buying a prod- and a huge boom, the kind of boom you with the product and that is used with of fires. To stop your Fourth of July uct at random. can feel in your chest.” the product so it doesn’t tip over. That’s celebration from becoming a statis- “A lot of your fireworks are online Licensed dealers should prominently safe.” tic, the Lansing Fire Marshal’s Office, and you can see exactly what it is,” display their certification. a personal-injury lawyer, a long-time Gyiraszin said. “A lot of people go to a fireworks consumer and a fireworks store and they don’t know what they’re 5.) What if your fireworks break? retail executive helped create a fool- buying. They go ‘Oh, that’s cool,’ and proof list of safety tips. go by the name or the picture on the own food, drink and coolers. A permit box — they’re not sure what that’s re- Fireworks and fun! is required for alcoholic beverages; per- 1.) Learn local ordinances. ally doing. When I do my purchases, I mits are available from Delta Township’s Across Michigan, in a growing num- know that I’ve seen what I need before Family-friendly July Fourth Parks and Recreation Department free ber of communities, fireworks are legal I place my order.” of charge. Park opens at 6 p.m.; fire- only within a three-day window for 10 Events works start at 10 p.m. FREE. Sharp national holidays, July Fourth being 3.) Know what to do when it’s a dud. SATURDAY, JULY 1 >> MERIDI- Park, 1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing. one of them. So, fireworks may be used Every so often, fireworks misfire — AN TOWNSHIP FOURTH OF JULY (517) 323-8555, deltami.gov. from July 3,4 and 5, but that doesn’t they’ll light, but won’t go off. In this case, CELEBRATION necessarily mean free rein for 72 hours. water is key. Meridian Township is going all out for JULY 3-4 >> PORTLAND PARADE In East Lansing and Lansing, consum- “Don’t just throw them in the trash the country’s 175 Anniversary, with events AND FIREWORKS ers may only use fireworks from 8 a.m. can, you need to soak it in a bucket of and activities going on all day and ending Portland residents can look forward to to midnight, but not afterward to com- water for about 20 to 30 minutes to en- with an evening of fireworks. From musi- a double dose of Fourth of July fun this ply with local noise ordinances. sure that the product is saturated,” said a cal performances to a food truck rally, the year. The annual fireworks display blasts In smaller communities, like Delhi Lansing Fire Marshal’s Office represen- events and activities will take place at Cen- off at dusk on July 3rd at Portland High Charter Township, fireworks can be fired tative, Tony Phillips, “We’ve had several tral Park North, Central Park drive, Farm- School stadium while the parade begins until 1 a.m. And though most Michigan fires over the years where people burned er’s Market Pavilion and the Historical Vil- the next morning at 10 a.m. Those inter- jurisdictions don’t deviate from similar their garages down.” lage. The family friendly events begin at 8 ested in the participating in the parade rules, Sean Conn, an executive with the Having a source of water on-hand is a.m. and concludes with a fireworks finale are encouraged to sign up online. 1100 Lansing retailer Big Fireworks, suggest- important, especially because some fire at 10:15 p.m. FREE. Central Park, 5151 Ionia Rd, Portland. FREE. (517) 647- ed being familiar with fireworks laws extinguishers don’t work on fireworks. Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 853-4000, 2100, portlandareachamber.com. wherever they will be shot off, particu- “There’s no need to have a chemical meridian.mi.us. larly if they will be fired outside of the fire extinguisher, it’s ineffective,” Conn TUESDAY, JULY 4 >> EATON RAP- city of purchase. said. “A lot of people think ‘I’ll just grab MONDAY, JULY 3 >> ANNUAL DEL- IDS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELE- “The state law says that a local com- the kitchen fire extinguisher and I’m TA TOWNSHIP FIREWORKS See Fireworks, Page 18 munity can opt in to having restricted safe.’ Well, no. You want water on the Delta Township celebrates an early use dates of the date before, day of or spot.” Independence Day with their annual day after, however the local community fireworks display in Sharp Park. Con- has to opt in,” Conn said. “If they don’t 4.) Know your product is legitimate. cessions will be available for purchase, opt in, then you can use fireworks year- Shooting fireworks is not a cheap hob- and spectators are allowed to bring their round, 365 days.” Lansing Attorney Daniel Zick warns that using fireworks outside of the al- lotted times can result in a $500 fine or potentially greater penalties, like civil liabilities for property damage or bodily harm. 40 “And if you’re truly reckless in what you’re doing and injure somebody, there could be criminal responsibili- ty,” Zick said. “It depends, but it’s not unheard of to hear of someone who is conducting recklessly and injures an- other person.” JOIN OUR C H I L D R E N & Y O U T H C H O I R S 2.) Know where to stand. FOR AGES 7-18 • AUDITIONS HELD THIS SUMMER - CONTACT CMS FOR DATES In fireworks, size matters. The length of 4930 S. 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LUGNUTS VS WEST MICHIGAN Fireworks WHITECAPS What’s more American than watching baseball, America’s pastime, on the Fourth from page 17 of July? Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Lansing Lugnuts as they play the West BRATION Michigan Whitecaps. A fireworks display Eaton Rapids celebrates the Fourth of set to patriotic music will take off to the sky July all day long, with activities span- right after the game. Tickets start at $8. Cooley ning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 at night. The Law Stadium. 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at (517) 485-4500, lansinglugnuts.com. the Eaton Rapids Senior center at 9 a.m. followed by a parade at 11 a.m. on Main TUESDAY, JULY 4 >> ST. JOHNS Street. The Independence Day celebra- FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS tion finishes up with a fireworks extrav- The St. Johns Rotary Club is holding aganza at Howe Ballfields at 10:15 p.m. this year’s Fourth of July celebration at followed by a showing of “Honey, I Shrunk the City Park in downtown St. Johns. the Kids.” Other family friendly events will Local rock and rollers, Life Support, will be held all across downtown Eaton Rapids provide entertainment at the William at various locations. Fireworks at Howe E. Tennant Performance Shell starting Ballparks, 301 Howe Drive, Eaton Rapids. at 7 p.m. Fireworks will commence at FREE. (517) 663-8118 dark around 10 p.m. FREE. 804 W. Park St., St. Johns. (989) 224-8944, cityofst- TUESDAY, JULY 4 >> MASON’S IN- johnsmi.com. DEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND COUNTY SEAT OLD CAR CLUB TUESDAY, JULY 4 >> LANSING SHOW FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Mason’s Fourth of July celebration starts The City of Lansing’s Fourth of July off with the31st annual County Seat Old Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. through Car Club Show around the Ingham Coun- Downtown Lansing. Celebrate our coun- ty Courthouse in downtown Mason. The try’s independence with clowns, antique car show takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and specialty automobiles, musicians, The parade features local business, groups dance troupes, community groups and and organizations and kicks off from the military units. An evening of celebration Mason High School and begins its loop at Adado Riverfront Park begins at 8 at 7:30 p.m. FREE. Call or see website p.m., featuring a patriotic performance for parade route. (517) 676-1046, mason- by the Lansing Concert Band followed chamber.org by a fireworks show. FREE. Adado RIv- erfront Park, Lansing. (517) 483-4313, TUESDAY, JULY 4 >> LANSING lansing.org/events. full-length LP, 2014’s “Modern Country.” Over the years, the band also released Last Hurrah 2010’s “Old Francis” EP and contributed PUBLIC NOTICES Frank and Earnest play final to stacks of split singles and punk com- CITY OF EAST LANSING pilations. ORDINANCE NO. 1413 show As for the lack of proper album re- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MICHIGAN UNIFORM CITY INCOME TAX ORDINANCE leases, guitarist/vocalist Ben Hassenger BY REFERENCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 41: TAXATION - CITY INCOME TAX -TO THE CITY admits the band – which also compris- CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING By RICH TUPICA es bassist/vocalist Paul Wittmann and drummer Ryan Horky – has been busy THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: After eight years, local pop-punk out- adulting and dealing with a series of is- fit Frank and Earnest plays its final show Chapter 41 - Taxation - City Income Tax - is added to read as follows: sues and mishaps. this weekend at the Avenue Café – not a “The last couple years have just been Sec. 41-1. That the uniform city income tax ordinance, being Chapter 2 of Act 284 of the Public Acts bad run considering its founding mem- stop-and-starts with life,” Hassenger of 1964, as amended (MCL 141.601, et seq), a true copy of which is on file in the office of the City ber and chief songwriter Nick “Otis” said. “Paul and I have been busier than Clerk, be and the same is hereby enacted by reference as if set out herein in its entirety. Pierce left the band four years ago. ever, Tommy has a million bands. Horky “Frank and had surgery on his wrist so he could keep Sec. 41-2. That as provided at Section 3 of Act 284 of the Public Acts of 1964 [MCL 141.503(1)], the Earnest is dif- rate of tax shall be as follows: Frank and Earnest playing drums. We talked about it and ferent for me as – Final Show agreed it’s been frustrating for a while. Subject to the exclusions, adjustments, exemptions and deductions herein provided, an annual it was a very es- w/ Bong Mountain, Small It seems like the perfect time to have a tax of one percent on corporations and resident individuals and one-half percent on non-resident tablished thing good ending while the vibe between all individuals for general revenue purposes is hereby imposed as an excise on income earned and Parks, Flatfoot before I joined,” received on and after the effective date of this ordinance. Saturday, July 1 of is still cool and positive.” The Avenue Café said guitarist/ For this final performance, Pierce is Sec. 41-3. That as provided at Section 31 of Act 284 of the Public Acts of 1964, as amended (MCL 2021 E. Michigan Ave., vocalist Tommy using shore-leave time from the Navy 141.631), the exemptions shall be as provided therein. Lansing McCord, who FREE, 21+, 8 p.m. and will perform much of the show replaced Pierce alongside the current lineup. The last Sec. 41-4. That printed copies of said uniform city income tax ordinance shall be kept in the office of in November the City Clerk, available for inspection by the public at all times. time he reunited with Frank and Earnest 2013. “In many was one year ago at Fledge Fest. Sec. 41-5. That pursuant to Section 2a of Act 284 of the Public Acts of 1964 (MCL 141.502a), the ways, I tried to honor the foundation “We worked around Otis’ availabili- imposition of an excise tax on income under this ordinance shall not take effect until this ordinance is Otis had laid while keeping things nat- ty,” Hassenger said. “He is going to play approved by the qualified and registered electors of the City of East Lansing. ural. We only released a few songs while a ton of the set with us. We’re going to I was in the band, so I don’t know if I A true copy of Ordinance No. 1413 can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Clerk at City play our ‘Old Francis’ EP in its entirety Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours. succeeded.” during the show and some songs we ha- Pierce, who put music on hold to join ven’t played in years – it’ll be fun to do it Marie E. Wicks the Navy, departed the melodic pop- one last time.” City Clerk CP#17-188 punk band amidst the release of its only This final show is not only a last hur- City Pulse • June 28, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

on an astrology-fueled journey of love with peers.” while “Wild in Rio” is a more adult look Though each writer is working dili- Romance in Williamston at two Olympic athletes who find love in gently now on their next book projects, the Rio Olympic village. both spoke candidly about their ups and Local romance Their books were selected from more downs as authors with book reviews and than 2,000 entries submitted to the Ro- other digital kudos or criticisms on plat- mance Writers of America’s annual contest. forms like Twitter. authors win RITAs Talking to the two authors on a confer- Adams said her stints in journalism and ence call is like listening to two best friends working under constant deadline helped By BILL CASTANIER finishing each other’s sentences and playing her recognize what she calls a “discipline What are the odds that two William- off of each other’s excitement in a “you’re the for words” and develop a “thick skin.” ston authors were selected as finalists best; no, you are better” rap. She recalls getting emails when she for prestigious awards given annually by The two recalled the day they learned wrote as Louise Knott Ahern for the Lan- the Romance Writers of America? they were both named finalists. The RWA sing State Journal that were “straight up Romance writers Darcy Woods and has a system much like the NBA Draft, but threats” and others asking questions like Lyssa Kay Adams, aren’t as much inter- with seemingly random phone calls being “where did you go to school-the clown ested in computing those odds as they made to the 80 finalists over a four-hour school of journalism?” are in talking about how they became period. The entrants from across the globe Adams’ first book “Wild in Rio” was romance writers and how excited they know that the finalists will be notified, but also self-published which until recently are to be RITA finalists, which is sort they have to sit by the phone waiting anx- was looked down upon in the publishing of like the National Book Award for the iously as the clock ticks down. industry. Romance genre. Woods, who was at home when the “The trend is so interesting,” she said. Darcy Woods’ “Summer of Supernovas” is The two aren’t competing directly call came, described the selection pro- “The Romance genre has pioneered that. a finalist in two Rita categories. against each other for the award, be- cess as “Very dramatic.” It went from almost nobody self-pub- cause their writing is entered in differ- “It wouldn’t be romance writing if lished to being asked why aren’t you ent categories. Darcy Woods’ “Summer there wasn’t some drama,” Woods said. thinking of self-publishing.” CHULER OOKS of Supernovas” weighs in as a finalist “I was home attempting to write. I heard Adams said digital publishing real- S B in two categories Best Young Adult Ro- the phone and thought this could be the ly began taking off in erotica with “su- &MUSIC mance and Best First Book, while Ad- call,” she said. per-secret pen names.” ams’ book, “Wild in Rio” is a finalist for It was and Woods who calls herself It was also difficult for Woods. Libro.fm Day Best Romance Novella. “an emotional fast tracker” said she “I didn’t take any writing classes and I Woods’ novel also won the Golden started “screeching and screaming” Forrest Gumped my way through it before Friday, June 30, All Day Heart Award in 2013 given by the Ro- while jumping on the couch with her I began to have the wisdom to see every- All Locations mance Writers of America (RWA) for an husband recording it on his cell phone. thing through my own lens,” she said. Audio books are now available author’s unpublished manuscript. Sort of. He forgot to push the button. “Now, if I don’t know the person re- on SchulerBooks.com and we are The content of the two books is as Adams’ reaction was somewhat more viewing my book and if I read something celebrating! Stop in to learn about different as night and day. “Summer of reserved, but she knew being named a negative I stop reading and I move on.” how easy audio can be, the benefits Supernovas” follows a geeky teenage girl finalist is a big deal within the genre. (Full disclosure this author reviewed “Su- of membership, and for a free sampler “It’s a career boost. RITA finalists get pernovas” when it came out last year. For of the best-selling audio books. For special receptions and interviews with more information about the authors go to entertainment during commutes, family book bloggers,” Adams said, “Waiting was darcywoods.com or lyssakayadams.com road trips, or anywhere, you can’t beat like the Hunger Games. It was horrible.” On Tuesday, July 18, Lyssa Kay Ad- a bestseller or beloved favorite. Did we She got the call while sitting in Ex- ams will join several other members of mention the entire Harry Potter series presso Royale on Lake Lansing Road. the Capital City Writers’ Association is also now audio available? We know, “I never expected to be a finalist. It was at the Eastwood Towne Center as they we had you at Harry. something to check off my list,” she said. discuss their new work. Adams’ newest Although the two authors live in the book “Seventh Inning Hero: The “Vegas Magic: Freeplay same city they didn’t know each other Aces” is about a talented baseball player until meeting at a gathering of the Cap- who becomes an Army Ranger after his Tuesday July 11 from 6-8pm ital City Writers Association, an organi- best friend is killed in the 9-11 attacks. Meridian Mall location zation, founded by Adams in 2013. After he loses his leg he returns to base- Bring a deck and play! 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rah with Pierce, it will also serve as a release show for one last DIY release – engineered last minute by McCord, who produces albums for his own locally-op- erated GTG Records imprint. “The farewell EP will feature all new “Sunrise in Fenner Park” by artist Carolyn recordings, new songs, a couple covers,” Textera is a view of the path in Fenner Park, McCord said. “Everyone who’s been in Lansing, at sunrise. Oil painting. Frank and Earnest over the years is con- tributing to it. We’re still recording it but so far it’s going great.” Hassenger said, aside from the Meet the artist band’s first song “Stick a Fork in Me I’m Done,” the quintessential Frank and Ear- From doctor to artist nest track is likely “’87” – a rambunctious rocker written by Pierce. It’s closed out By CLARISSA KELL many of the group’s live performances. When a natural tal- “It’s super catchy and people always ent develops, is it worth enjoy it,” Hassenger said. “I didn’t write it to pursue? Carolyn that song, but Otis was just feeling real- Texera had to ask her- ly frustrated with where he was at and self this when she real- what he was doing at that point in his life. The chorus of the song is, ‘I’ve been ized she had a natural fucking this up since 1987.’ It’s about, ‘I ability to create. Textera know I’m not where I want be, how do Texera found her I get there?’ but then not knowing how skill young, but nev- to do it. er pursued a career in art. She became “A lot of people identify with that, it’s a doctor. It wasn’t until her 40s that she a pretty timeless struggle for a lot of peo- began painting and drawing again. ple,” he added. “In a lot of ways, that was Texera quit her job and has been a common sentiment that was in a lot of painting full-time for 25 years. “I real- Frank and Earnest songs.” ized you couldn’t just mess around for Those close to the band also know a far less serious side of Frank and Earnest an hour on a Saturday,” Texera said. – especially when the band was moon- She grew up in California and went to lighting as Paul Dubya and the Oak medical school there. It wasn’t until after River Bridge Boys Band, a low-brow, graduate school that she moved to Mich- tongue-in-cheek, “pop-country band.” igan. Texera took art classes at Lansing One evening in 2014 at Mac’s Bar, the al- Community College and from other art- ter-ego country outfit subbed for Frank ists. Earnest in front of a bewildered crowd. Because she became an artist later in “We thought it’d be funny if Paul Du- life, and learning other mediums takes bya did an AC/DC tribute set,” Hassen- time, she stuck with oil painting as her sole ger recalled. “We just did it randomly at art form. Conveniently, oil painting is also this show that was supposed to be Frank her favorite. and Earnest. We didn’t tell anybody, just “The things I like about (oil paint- Mention this ad for got up there in our country regalia and ing), others say are the reasons they did ‘Highway to Hell,’ ‘Big Balls’ and don’t like it,” Texera said. “I like that it a fun freebie! all that. We did ‘Down on Me’ by Jekyll doesn’t dry right away, you can come because we didn’t understand it wasn’t back to your painting after a day and the an AC/DC song. Half of the crowd was paint is still wet.” like, ‘I don’t know what this is, but this She also has a favorite subject. is awesome!’ The other half, was like, “My favorite thing is to paint peo- ‘What the hell? Who are these people? Is ple,” Texera said. “If you’re going to paint this a real band?’” them, you have to go out and find them.” Jokes aside, Hassenger said some of This cover was first a photograph she his fondest memories were playing mul- took at the Lansing Fourth of July pa- WHAT WAS I INKING? tiple GTG Fests and warming up stages rade in 2014. “I took about 100 pictures for iconic bands like the Smoking Popes. of people,” Texera said. “I looked at the Is a regrettable tattoo holding you Winning the “Best Band” in City Pulse’s pictures on a computer and the one of the couple waving the flags looked fabulous. I back from the job of your dreams? Top of the Town contest was also a sur- prising honor. can’t say it looks exactly like the photo. I Say goodbye to tattoo regret with “We won that twice – 2011 and 2012,” changed up the background, there was a laser tattoo removal! Hassenger recalled. “We were stunned chain-link fence and ugly weeds. 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Wednesday, June 28 CLASSES AND SEMINARS Alcoholics Anonymous. 6 p.m. Donations welcome. COURTESY Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Hip-hop artist Mikeyy Austin excels (517) 882-4114 at rhyming, writing music and raising Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and money for local high schoolers. experienced. 7 - 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington, Lansing. (517) 420-5820. June 30 ow.ly/3aWI30crcLc. [email protected].

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Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny June 28 - July 5

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But nail salon Failure Phase of your astrological cycle. now here's the really good news, Scorpio: The tides of 20 Passover feast GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my analysis destiny will make available at least one burst of assis- 21 Some laptops of the astrological omens, you should lease a chauf- tance that you can't imagine right now. 22 Have the feured stretch limousine with nine TVs and a hot tub appearance of SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my dream, I inside. You'd also be smart to accessorize your smooth 24 Bit of bitters used the non-itchy wool of the queen's special Merino 26 Protection for ride with a $5,000-bottle of Château Le Pin Pomerol Red sheep to weave an enchanted blanket for you. I wanted goalies Bordeaux wine and servings of the Golden Opulence this blanket to be a good luck charm you could use 28 "You ___ awe- Sundae, which features a topping of 24-karat edible gold in your crusade to achieve deeper levels of romantic and sprinkles of Amedei Porcelana, the most expensive some!" host since 1981 sibility Universe" or Wallach of intimacy. In its tapestry I spun scenes depicting the most 32 Tomato on some 61 Actress Woodard of 10 "Pretty sneaky, ___" "The Magnificent Seven" chocolate in the world. If none of that is possible, do the love-filled events from your past. It was beautiful and pizzas "St. Elsewhere" (Connect Four ad line) 38 Charged particle next best thing, which is to mastermind a long-term plan perfect. But after I finished it, I had second thoughts 36 Mo. with both National 64 "Enough already!" 11 1/2 of a fl. oz. 40 Gp. that includes to bring more money into your life. From an astrological about giving it to you. Wasn't it a mistake to make it so Beer Day and National 67 Constitutional amend- 12 He has a recurring role Nigeria and Iraq perspective, wealth-building activities will be favored in Pretzel Day ment that established as The Donald 44 Respectful tributes flawless? Shouldn't it also embody the messier aspects the coming weeks. 37 His first public jump in Prohibition 13 "___ Are Burning" 45 Suffix denoting the of togetherness? To turn it into a better symbol and 1965 was over rattle- 68 WWE wrestler John (Midnight Oil hit) ultimate CANCER (June 21-July 22): When Leos rise above therefore a more dynamic talisman, I spilled wine on one their habit selves and seize the authority to be rigorous- snakes and two mountain 69 "The Bone Garden" 16 Apple voice assistant 49 Time-based contrac- corner of it and unraveled some threads in another cor- lions ly authentic, I refer to them as Sun Queens or Sun Kings. writer Gerritsen 18 Deli sandwich option tion ner. Now here's my interpretation of my dream: You're 39 Sewing kit staple 70 Online magazine once 23 Dallas pro baller, for 51 "I don't want to break When you Cancerians do the same -- triumph over your ready to regard messiness as an essential ingredient in 41 Nintendo's ___ Sports owned by Microsoft short up ___" conditioning and become masters of your own destiny your quest for deeper intimacy. 42 "Fidelio," for one 71 Shoe brand with the 25 Get ready, slangily 53 Ex-NBA star Ming -- I call you Moon Queens or Moon Kings. In the coming 43 Star of "The Birds" and old slogan "They feel 26 Kindergarten glop CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your word of power 54 No, to Putin weeks, I suspect that many of you will make big strides grandmother of Dakota good" 27 Via ___ (famous Italian 55 Pate de ___ gras is "supplication" -- the act of asking earnestly and towards earning this title. Why? Because you're on the Johnson road) 56 Carries with effort humbly for what you want. When practiced correctly, verge of claiming more of the "soft power," the potent 46 Cup lip Down 29 Got hitched again 58 "Community" star "supplication" is indeed a sign of potency, not of weak- 47 Effortlessness 30 Say "comfortable" or sensitivity, that enables you to feel at home no matter 1 Frank Herbert sci-fi McHale ness. It means you are totally united with your desire, 48 "Awake and Sing!" series "Worcestershire," maybe 59 Tolstoy's "___ Kar- what you're doing or where you are on this planet. feel no guilt or shyness about it, and intend to express it playwright Clifford 2 "Big ticket" thing 31 Avoid, as an issue enina" LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may not realize it, but with liberated abandon. Supplication makes you supple, 49 Bi- times four 3 Listens in 33 How some daytime 60 Etta of bygone comics you now have a remarkable power to perform magic poised to be flexible as you do what's necessary to get 50 Mitch's husband on 4 "___ the door ..." daters meet pages tricks. I'm not talking about Houdini-style hocus-pocus. "Modern Family" 34 Reason for a scout's the blessing you yearn for. Being a supplicant also makes 5 New reporter 62 Kentucky senator ___ I'm referring to practical wizardry that will enable you 52 Tickle Me Elmo 6 Washington bills badge Paul you smarter, because it helps you realize that you can't to make relatively efficient transformations in your daily toymaker 7 For ___ (not pro bono) 35 Fictional beer on "King 63 Geological time spans get what you want on the strength of your willful ego life. Here are some of the possibilities: wiggling out of a 54 Org. in "Concussion" 8 Put in the mail of the Hill" 65 Bygone TV taping abbr. alone. You need grace, luck, and help from sources 57 "Wheel of Fortune" 37 Wallace of "Stargate 66 Definite article tight spot without offending anyone; conjuring up a new 9 Accepts, as respon- beyond your control. opportunity for yourself out of thin air; doing well on a test even though you don't feel prepared for it; convert- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming weeks, ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to ing a seemingly tough twist of fate into a fertile date with your relationships with painkillers will be extra sweet and your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page ## destiny. How else would you like to use your magic? intense. Please note that I'm not talking about ibuprofen VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Feminist pioneer and or acetaminophen or aspirin. My reference to painkill- SUDOKU INTERMEDIATE author Gloria Steinem said, "Writing is the only thing ers is metaphorical. What I'm predicting is that you will that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something have a knack for finding experiences that reduce your else." Is there such an activity for you, Virgo? If not, now suffering. You'll have a sixth sense about where to go to TO PLAY is a favorable time to identify what it is. And if there is get the most meaningful kinds of healing and relief. Your indeed such a passionate pursuit, you should do it as intuition will guide you to initiate acts of atonement and much as possible in the coming weeks. You're primed for forgiveness, which will in turn ameliorate your wounds. Fill in the grid so that every a breakthrough in your relationship with this life-giving PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't wait around pas- row, column, and outlined joy. To evolve to the next phase of its power to inspire sively as you fantasize about becoming the "Chosen One" you, it needs as much of your love and intelligence as of some person or group or institution. Be your own 3-by-3 box contains the you can spare. Chosen One. And don't wander around aimlessly, biding numbers 1 through 9 exactly LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the 21st century's your time in the hope of eventually being awarded some most entertaining archaeological events was the discov- prize or boon by a prestigious source. Give yourself once. No guessing is required. ery of King Richard III's bones. The English monarch died a prize or boon. Here's one further piece of advice, The solution is unique. in 1485, but his burial site had long been a mystery. It Pisces: Don't postpone your practical and proactive wasn't an archaeologist who tracked down his remains, intentions until the mythical "perfect moment" arrives. but a screenwriter named Philippa Langley. She did Create your own perfect moment. Answers on page 25 extensive historical research, narrowing down the pos-

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Saturday, July 1 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 18+, $12, $10 adv., 8 p.m. As a former member of the Mid Mobb section, a Lansing-based rap group, Sincere has been a fixture in the local hip-hop scene for almost a decade. Now living in Fort Lauderdale, he returns to the Capital City to release his new full-length, “The Shining.” The album, years in the mak- ing, drops digitally August 4 worldwide, but Sincere is releasing an early physical edition Saturday at his record release show. The Mic-Club event, set for Mac’s Bar, also features Coach Pe$o, M.O.E., Jahshua Smith and J. Chase. As for the new disc, Sincere said the tracks were inspired from A survey of Lansing’s his youth in Flint, years living in Lansing and his recent time spent in At- Musical LAndscape lanta and Florida. “The album has a connecting-flights theme – situations Sat., July in each city,” he said. “It’s 100 percent about my life issues and triumphs: the streets, love, life and politics.” Fans of Mobb Deep or Nas might want Sincere By RICH TUPICA 1st to check out “The Shining” LP.

$1 Nacho Punk Night, the GloryHoles at The Avenue Café Thursday, July 6 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 21+, FREE, 9 p.m. The Avenue Café hosts another night of free live music, along with $1 vegan and regular nachos served at midnight. Headlining the show is the Gloryholes, a Memphis-based pop-punk outfit that describes itself as “three gay guys that play all original gay punk songs.” The trio is comprised of some colorful stage names, including: Harry Manhole (guitar/vocals), Tri-pod Rod (drums/vocals) and bassist/ vocalist Gacey Slater. Sharing the stage is Half Tongue, a newly formed East Lansing band comprising Tif- Thurs., July fany Hannay (vocals/guitar), Duncan Tarr (bass) and drummer James Spreitzer. Fans of ’90s grunge bands like Hole or Toadies might want to check them out. Rounding out the bill are Matt Wixson’s Flying 6th The Gloryholes Circus and Miski Dee of City Mouse.

Canaan Smith at The Loft Friday, June 30 @The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. $20, $12.75 adv., 8 p.m. Country artist Canaan Smith, along with opener Kari Holmes, perform an all-ages show Friday at The Loft. Smith, 34, is Mercury Records-signed singer/songwriter known for his 2011 debut single, “We Got Us” and his follow-up single, 2014’s “Love You Like That.” Smith, a Virginia native, moved to Nashville in 2009 after penning a No. 10 Billboard Country hit, “Runaway,” for the band Love and Theft. By 2014, as he was completing his debut LP, “Bronco,” Rolling Stone Magazine listed him as one of the “10 Artists Fri., June You Need to Know.” Aside from modern country, Smith has also delved into reality television as a con- testant on season 15 of “The Amazing Race.” Last year, he also performed on the season finale of “Bar 30th Canaan Smith Rescue.”

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quilters. 12 - 2 p.m. FREE. Lookout! Gallery, 362 animals fit their habitat and lifestyle. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ARTS Bogue St., MSU, East Lansing. ow.ly/Df7630cQvDL FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, Bird Portraits -- Lino Cut Prints. New works by Out on the town Pop Up Demo: Pamela Wilburn. Demos from 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 676-9088. Lezlee Worthington through July 31. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. professional exhibiting artists. 12 - 1 p.m. FREE. 12-Step Meeting. AA/NA/CA all welcome. Every FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, from page 21 Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S. Washington Square Tuesday/Thursday in room 209. 12 - 1 p.m. FREE. East Lansing. (517) 332-3106. hgordontaylor50@ Donations welcome. Cristo Rey Community Center, Lansing. (517) 374-6400. lansingartgallery.org gmail.com. Music with The Storytellers (All ages). Global 1717 N. High St., Lansing. stories and musical instruments. 10 - 11 a.m. FREE. City of Lansing At Large Council Members Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Candidate Forum. Meet candidates running. 6:30 Thursday, June 29 - 8:30 p.m. FREE. Capitol Area District Library, 401 Sunday, July 02 Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. (517) 272-9840. CLASSES AND SEMINARS South Capitol, Lansing. (517) 487-5001. CLASSES AND SEMINARS For preschool/elementary aged Picnic Storytime. (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 Dr. Slime--Build with Chemistry (All ages). Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate. children. Stories, songs and more. 11 a.m. Grand p.m. In room 207. 6 p.m. First meeting FREE. Haslett Learn about chemicals. 1:30-2:15 p.m. FREE. Capital 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St. Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 927- Area District Libraries Foster Branch, 200 North Lawrence, Charlotte. (517) 285-0138. charlotteyoga. Grand Ledge. (517) 627-7014. grandledge.lib.mi.us. 4307. Foster, Lansing. (517) 485-5185. net. [email protected]. Jokes, stories and lots Practice Your English. Practice listening/speaking Puppeteer Alex Thomas. A Course in Miracles. Group on peace through Juggling. Learn how to juggle. 2 - 4 p.m. FREE. of fun. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District English. All skill levels. 7 - 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing forgiveness. 7 - 9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Libraries Williamston Branch, 201 School Street Lansing, 230 S. Holmes, Lansing. (517) 371-3010. Lansing. (517) 371-5119. [email protected]. Williamston. (517) 655-1191. 351-2420. elpl.org. nitylansing.org. [email protected]. Spanish Conversation. Practice listening/ Kendo Martial Art Class. Martial arts practice Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All skill speaking Spanish. 7 - 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing group. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $5. Westside Community ARTS levels are welcome. 6 - 8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) YMCA, 3700 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. (269) 425- Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale, Lansing. crisisrfc@gmail. 351-2420. elpl.org. 6677. ow.ly/kO5y30clOyN. of Nelson Mandela. Work by African-American com. Celebrate Recovery. For all types of hurts and EVENTS hang-ups. 6 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. 6 p.m. $8 (Lansing), 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing. ow.ly/ Friday, June 30 dance, $10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, p9iv30cQGgi. MUSIC 4700 N. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) 490-7838. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45 Summer of Love Concert Events featuring p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 Global Village. At 7 p.m. Lansing Brewing Company, E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559. coda.org. 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. (517) 371-2600. Monday, July 03 Lansing Reiki Share. All are welcome. 6:30 - CLASSES AND SEMINARS 8:30 p.m. FREE/Donations accepted. Willow Stick EVENTS A Course in Love. Weekly group dedicated to Commercial & Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3 Lansing. Phantom of the Universe. Presentation on dark spiritual pyschology. 1 - 2 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center willowstickceremonies.com. matter. 8 - 9:30 p.m. $3-4. Abrams Planetarium, 755 of Lansing, 230 S., Holmes Lansing. (517) 371-3010. Residential Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4676. unitylansing.org. [email protected]. EVENTS Support Group. For the divorced, separated & Bedazzling Vintage Photos (Age 14 and up). widowed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m. St., Davids Episcopal Fully Insured With glitter, pens and more. Call ahead. 6:30 - 7:30 Saturday, July 01 Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd. Lansing. (517) 323-2272. p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason MUSIC Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 676-9088. Summer Music Series at Henry's Place. Light LITERATURE AND POETRY Build a Better Bird House (Age 7 and up). jazz, acoustics & blues. 9 p.m. - midnight. Henry's Better Living Book Club. "Irrationally Yours" by Call Joan at: Registration Required. 1 - 2 p.m. FREE. Capital Area Place Neighborhood Gastro Sports Bar, 4926 Marsh Dan Ariely. 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 580-3075. pubmeridian.com. 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. elpl. (517) 881-2204 Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021. org. Classroom Critters (All ages) Learn how EVENTS Spartan Young Astronomers Club. For kids MUSIC PUBLIC NOTICES ages 8-12 who love learning about astronomy. 10 New Horizons Community Band. Learn to play a.m. - noon. $3. Memberships available. Abrams an instrument or dust off an old one. 6 - 8 p.m. MSU CITY OF EAST LANSING Planetarium, 755 Science Road East Lansing. (517) Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN 355-4672. 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A RESOLUTION TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION TO BE See Out on the Town Page 25 HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, THE QUESTION WHETHER ORDINANCE NO. 1413, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MICHIGAN UNIFORM CITY INCOME TAX, SHALL BE APPROVED. JUNE 29 >> DIAMONDS IN THE RUST AT CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD WHEREAS, the City of East Lansing is organized and operates as a Home Rule City pursuant to its Charter, and under the provisions of the Home Rule Cities Act, 1909 P.A. 279, as If soul funk fusion does not tickle your fancy, the Old Town General Store has a Midwest urban folk band to amended, MCL 117.1, et seq; and add some twang to your Thursday night. Concerts in the Courtyard is back with another installment. A portion WHEREAS, the East Lansing City Council, on June 20, 2017, adopted the uniform city of the ticket proceeds go towards supporting Music is the Foundation, which benefits music programs in the income tax ordinance, being Chapter 2 of Act 284 of the Public Acts of 1964 by reference, subject to Mid-Michigan area. Listen to music as you help fund others to learn to create it. Diamonds in the Rust is a new the approval of the ordinance by the qualified and registered electors of the City of East Lansing; and collective of folk musicians Annie & Rod Capps, Jim Bizer, Jan Krist and Alan Finkbeiner. Each musician has their WHEREAS, the City Council seeks the approval of the electors in order to effectuate the City Income Tax Ordinance; own notable accomplishments to brag about, but you will be the judge of that. Take a seat in the flower-lined courtyard and listen to them prove it. 7:30 p.m. $15. Old Town General Store, 408 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the question of whether to approve Ordinance No. 1413 shall be submitted to the electors of the City of East Lansing at the general election to be (517) 487-6847, oldtown-generalstore.com/concerts-in-the-courtyard/. held in the City on November 7, 2017, which question shall read as follows: Ballot Question JUNE 28 >> KEENAN WINERY WINE TASTING Shall Ordinance No. 1413, adopting the uniform city income tax ordinance, which imposes an annual rate of tax on corporations and resident individuals of one percent and on non resident You have heard of a line-up, but what about a wine-up? The Kellogg Center is offering an exclusive taste ¬– individuals of .5 percent, effective January 1, 2018, be approved? literally– of six wines usually unavailable for sampling. Kristen Pennington and Tokár Glenn lead you through this BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall do and perform all acts required of special experience available on Michigan State’s campus. These exclusive tastes include chardonnay, mernet said Clerk by the City Charter and the statutes of the State of Michigan and such case made and provided in regard to the registration of electors for said election, the giving of notice thereof, the reserve, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and zinfandel, all ranging from four to five years old. giving of notice of such election, the preparation and furnishing of necessary ballots, and for the conduct of such election. These Napa Valley specials hail straight from Spring Mountain District, which is highly acclaimed in the viticulture society. Basically, it should taste a little better than that boxed wine on the kitchen counter at home. The casual A true copy of this resolution can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours. mix and mingle event features appetizers from the State Room chefs to complement the evening buzz, meant in both meanings of the word. You can always go back to Franzia tomorrow. 5:30-7 p.m. $35. Kellogg Hotel & Marie E. Wick City Clerk CP#17-189 Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing. (517) 432-5049, rhs.msu.edu. City Pulse • June 28, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

EVENTS Guyton initially launched his proj- Chess, Cribbage, Hand & Foot. Weekly activities ect at the Lansing City Market last at the Center. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian fall, but a snafu with grill hood instal- Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. (517) lation stalled his progress. The build- 706-5045. ow.ly/5NaB30ani5D. Social Bridge. Play bridge, meet new people. No ing has one hood, purchased and partner needed. 1 - 4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township installed by Carol “Red” Smith at the Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. now defunct Red’s Smokehouse, but (517) 484-5600. Guyton was unwilling to purchase it if Table Top Art (All ages). Drop in to create art it meant he couldn’t take it with him projects from a variety of supplies. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. when he moved. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, “I just couldn’t justify the cost,” 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. Guyton said. “A building inspector told me that if I left, it wouldn’t transport well, and $10,000 is a lot of money to Tuesday, July 04 just leave behind. I need a hood to CLASSES AND SEMINARS do what I’m doing, but (Lansing City Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Public Market) just isn’t built to be a restau- speaking/leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE for visitors. rant.” CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 775-2697. ow.ly/A6Le30cQJTe. Guyton said he briefly considered Take off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 p.m. teaming up with the Waterfront Bar In room 207. 6 p.m. FREE first visit.. St. Therese & Grill inside the market, but decided Parish, 102 West Randolph St., Lansing. (517) 927- Guyton's heirloom cuisine it wouldn’t work because it doesn’t 4307. use a grill hood, an air circulation/fire Photo By Allan I. Ross suppression system that’s necessary MUSIC Guyton’s Heirloom Cuisine inside the Lansing Mall food court specializes in farm-to-table investment for restaurants that work Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. Check Facebook comfort food items. It also doubles as a training kitchen for the fledgling Michigan College of with grease. Guyton said a new 10-foot to see who is playing. 7 - 10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Professional Hospitality. Allan I. Ross/City Pulse hood runs between $20,000-$40,000 Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-5287. Waterfront deals mostly in salads and ow.ly/Ygua4. [email protected]. By ALLAN I. ROSS the scope of these multiple projects, sandwiches that don’t require a hood. EVENTS no firm timeline is being given about The menu at Guyton’s Heirloom Game Night at UrbanBeat. Bring your It seems like Hollywood’s reboot/ when we might see these new incarna- Cuisine rotates daily, but sticks to basic own, or play provided games. 7 - 11 p.m. FREE. remake trend has officially crossed tions. comfort foods made using locally UrbanBeat Events Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. over into the real world, at least “The buildings need a lot of work sourced ingredients. Recent features urbanbeatevents.com. here in Lansing. Last week it was the and there’s a lot of paperwork to do, so include beef stroganoff, enchiladas 4th of July Concert and Fireworks. Patriotic performance by the Lansing Concert Band. Unicorn Tavern in Old Town being it’s definitely going to take some time and tuna casserole, as well as burgers Fireworks follow. 8 - 11 p.m. FREE. Adado Riverfront transformed from a blue-collar shift to get there,” Sinicropi said. “But the made with a specialty blend of ground Park, 531 N. Grand Ave., Lansing. (517) 483 - 6074. bar into the Unicorn Lounge, a trendy, (building sales and license transfers) beef and “loaded” grilled cheese sand- 4th of July Parade. Along the Capitol Loop. tongue-in-cheek take on the dive bar have been approved, so that’s a giant wiches. Antique/specialty automobiles, musicians and more! concept. This week comes the news step forward.” “The mall staff wants something 11 a.m. - noon FREE. Capitol Building, 100 N. Capitol that a newly formed team of restaura- The team plans to spend more than different every day, so I’ve been really Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-6074. teurs is ready to breathe new life into half a million dollars upgrading the popular with them,” Guyton said. “And two other historic watering holes: Art’s two properties, including a massive it keeps it easy for the staff, so they See Out on the Town Page 25 Bar near downtown Lansing and the patio and roll-up garage-style doors to don’t have to memorize a lot of new Barn in Grand Ledge. Art’s Pub, 809 E. Michigan Ave., as well things every day. The whole point is to CROSSWORD SOLUTION Nick Sinicropi, owner of Good as new windows for the Barn, 207 S. reinforce the learning and to interact From Pg. 22 Truckin’ Diner in REO Town will join Bridge St. with customers.” forces with his brother, Greg Sinicropi, “Like a lot of people, (my brother The Michigan College of owner of Crossroads Grill and Bar in and I) grew up in Art’s and it meant a Professional Hospitality is a nonprofit Leslie, and Donn Thomas and Sedric lot to us,” Nick Sinicropi said. “When school that will begin instruction for Audas, the former owners of Gilbert & (we) met Rick and Donn, they felt its first batch of cohorts in September. Blake’s in Okemos, to make it happen. the same way and saw the potential Guyton handpicked the first class, The group is keeping details under we saw. It ‘s been a long process that based on people he knew who had wrap for now, but they have made it my brother and I fought hard for and restaurant experience, but needed clear that both properties will undergo refused to give up on.” additional training in either manage- massive renovations, and a new (well, ment or culinary areas. slightly tweaked) name for Art’s Bar. Home court advantage “The goal is to keep them here Henceforth, it shall be known as Art’s After more than a year of effort, teaching, so I can grow the school, Pub. And yes, its most famous menu first-time restaurateur Taurian Guyton which in turn will grow the (restau- item is set to return. has finally launched his combination rant),” Guyton said. “This (first class) are “Nick and I will be doing our best restaurant/hospitality school concept, all good people with the same com- to restore the original pizza recipe and albeit in a rather unconventional loca- mitment to excellence that I do. This have that back in the Lansing market,” tion. Last week, Guyton’s Heirloom is the only training kitchen in the city. said Greg Sinicropi in a Facebook post. Cuisine opened in the food court at This is something that I think can help SUDOKU SOLUTION “I grew up eating it and loved it. We the Lansing Mall, serving gourmet a lot of people who have an interest From Pg. 22 have been in contact with (former versions of home-style favorites. It in hospitality, but don’t want to spend co-owner) Nancy (Yager) and will be also doubles as a test kitchen for his four years at a university and don’t just talking to some of the past employees newly founded Michigan College of want to go work for someone else. It’s about opportunities with us. (We’ll be) Professional Hospitality. Both enti- a new model, but I think it can really sharing some of the old traditions and ties celebrate their grand openings work.” starting new ones.” this Saturday. Nick Sinicropi is currently mov- “I know it’s unusual to do this at a ing Good Truckin’ Diner into a nearby mall, but I talked to a district manager Guyton’s Heirloom Cuisine (in the food space in REO Town that will allow him about my vision, and she was totally court at Lansing Mall) to nearly quintuple in size. He said on board,” Guyton said. “The best part 5330 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing the menus at the Barn and Art’s Pub is there’s a lot of flexibility for me here. will crossover slightly, but will remain 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-6 There are a lot of vacant spaces, and p.m. Sunday mostly distinct from his diner’s spe- if this goes well, it will give me lots of cialty items, which focus on upscale room to expand.” (844) 811-3276, guytons.farm versions of greasy spoon staples. Given 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • June 28, 2017

Great Blues, Soul & Rock and Roll with the PUBLIC NOTICES Out on the town Flying Latini Brothers! Wednesdays. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE/Donations. William E. Tennant Performance NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Ingham County Drain Commissioner Shell, 805 W. Park St., Saint Johns. (989) 224-2429. from page 25 Patrick E. Lindemann

Bingo, Bridge, and Euchre. Weekly activities EVENTS Notice is Hereby Given that a Public Hearing of Apportionment for special assessment of costs incurred by the drainage districts listed below will be held at the office of the Ingham County at the Meridian Senior Center. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost Bridges to Everywhere (All ages). Learn Drain Commissioner, 707 Buhl Avenue, in the City of Mason, Michigan, 48854, on Tuesday, July 11, Varies . Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, about bridges and build your own (while 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Okemos. (517) 706-5045. ow.ly/5VC130aniFJ. supplies last). 2 - 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments LCC West Toastmasters. Public speaking/ District Libraries Dansville Branch, 1379 E. against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district available to review. leadership skills. 5 - 6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, Mason St., Dansville. (517) 623-6511. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-1314. Bubbleman (Held at Williamston Discovery For assessments to be collected in installments, the Drain Code (Act 40 of 1956, Sec. 154 [e]) lccwest.toastmastersclubs.org. provides that the assessment may be paid in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby Elementary School). 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. FREE. avoid further interest charges. Mason's Independence Parade. Presented Capital Area District Libraries Williamston Branch, by CP Federal Credit Union. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191. DRAIN NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTION NUMBERS FREE. Downtown Mason, Mason. (517) 676-1046. A19-00 ANGEL ACRES DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 31 Classroom Critters (All ages). Learn how B07-00 BATTLEY DRAIN ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 3, 4 masonchamber.org. animals fit habitat and lifestyle. 1 - 2 p.m. FREE. B27-00 BUSH DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 7 Overeaters Anonymous. Struggling with food? Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, CITY OF MASON 7, 8 Overeaters Anonymous offers hope. 7 p.m. B29-00 SOUTH BRANCH OF THE ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 10, 11, 13-16, 22, 23 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351. NORTH ONONDAGA Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Family Storytime (Ages up to 6). Engaging DRAIN Road, Okemos. (517) 505-0068. oa.org. stories, songs and activities for early literacy C22-00 COLLINS DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 13, 24 VEVAY TOWNSHIP 18, 19 Reflexology. Reflex sessions. Call ahead. 10:20 skills. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. FREE. Capital Area C37-00 CHAPIN DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 27, 28, 33, 34 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. $14/$12 members. Meridian Senior District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 South D03-00 DARLING DRAIN ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 26, 35 Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- Main St., Webberville. (517) 521-3643. D06-00 DEER CREEK DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 36 INGHAM TOWNSHIP 2-11, 15-22, 27-30 5045. meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Music with Drummunity (All ages). High- VEVAY TOWNSHIP 1, 12, 13, 24 energy music circle! 1 to 2 p.m. FREE. Capital WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP 2, 3, 10-16, 21-29, 31-35 Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP 2 Wednesday, July 05 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. CITY OF WILLIAMSTON 35, 1, 2, 11, 12 VILLAGE OF DANSVILLE 15, 22 MUSIC Wine Night. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, E04-00 ECKHART DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 20, 28, 29, 32 Benjamin Hall and Friends at Allen Farmers conversation and more. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15. F05-00 FORCE DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 27, 28 Market. Enjoy a performance. 5 - 6:30 p.m. FREE. UrbanBeat Events Center, 1213 Turner St., H01-00 HAINES DRAIN ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 12, 13, 24 LESLIE TOWNSHIP 7, 17, 18, 19 Allen Market Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Lansing. H11-00 HAVENS DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 24, 25 (517) 999-3911. allenneighborhoodcenter.org. (989) 482-7910. urbanbeatevents.com. VEVAY TOWNSHIP 17-20, 29, 30 H12-00 HAWKINS DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 36 VEVAY TOWNSHIP 1, 2 H18-00 HAZELTON DRAIN LESLIE TOWNSHIP 5, 6, 7, 8 JULY 1 >> FOOD TRUCK RALLY VEVAY TOWNSHIP 29, 30, 31, 32 H47-00 HARRIS DRAIN LESLIE TOWNSHIP 16, 17, 20, 21 Forget the food court, Meridian Mall is serving it up before you even walk through the doors! Meridian Township CITY OF LESLIE 21 H57-00 HEMANS DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 34, 35 is celebrating its 17th anniversary with gourmet food trucks in the Meridian Mall parking lot. Breakfast, lunch or ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 2, 3, 10 K00-03 KEESLER AND WINNE ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 14 brunch, it truly does not matter, because the trucks will be available for a 12-hour window. The trucks are rolling DRAIN in from all over the state and include multiple pun names like Frackin Hungry, Do Your Wurst Grill and Daddy's K03-00 KENFIELD DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 10, 11 L20-00 LOUNSBURY DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 7, 8, 17, 18 Little Grill. Try one or try them all, just be ready for 75 different treats if you choose the latter. In addition to M04-00 MARSHALL TILE DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 14, 15, 22, 23 the meals on wheels, this family friendly event lights up the night with fireworks and live music to match the M35-00 MINAR DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 22, 27, 28, 33, 34 O03-00 OCOBOCK DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 6 pyrotechnics in your mouth. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. FREE. Meridian Mall, 1982 W. Grand River Ave. Okemos. (517) 853- O08-00 OAKS DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 20, 22, 23, 26-29, 32-35 4384, www.lansing.org/event/food-truck-rally/13650/. ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 3, 4, 5 P19-00 PUFFENBERGER DRAIN ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP 7, 17-19, 30 Q00-01 QUARRY DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 25, 26, 35, 36 R04-00 REDMAN DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 34, 35 JUNE 29 >> "TELL YO MAMMA" WITH RACHEL LYNN CURTIS R22-00 ROYSTON COUNTY LESLIE TOWNSHIP 7-9, 16-18, 20, 28, 29, 33 DRAIN CITY OF LESLIE 20, 21, 28 Jaycee Park is ready to move to the music and hopes you will join in, at least from your lawn chair. The Grand S15-00 SLATER DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 13, 14, 23, 24 S34-00 SWARTOUT DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 33 Ledge Music in the Park Cocnert Series is bringing you another Thursday night act to mark on the calendar. S39-00 SWIFT DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 17-20 The band TELL Yo MAMMA is taking the stage with a soul funk fusion sound to give your ears a break from CITY OF MASON 8, 17 T04-00 TOPLIFF DRAIN AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 17-20 the regular sounds of summer. Make sure you tell your mother! Singer songwriter Rachel Lynn Curtis will also T16-00 TAYLOR & LAYCOCK ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 21, 22, 27, 28 DRAIN join in on the warm weather fun at the latest addition to the family friendly concert series. Maybe the video T17-00 TOWN LINE DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 34, 35 games and movies could use a break, so make sure to pack the picnic blankets and snacks for this evening of VEVAY TOWNSHIP 2, 3 W19-00 WILLETT DRAIN VEVAY TOWNSHIP 21, 28 free musical entertainment! 7 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Jaycee Park, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge. (517) 627-2383, W22-05 WILLOW CREEK, AURELIUS TOWNSHIP 36 grandledgechamber.com. MERRILL RD BRANCH VEVAY TOWNSHIP 31 DRAIN W25-00 WISE DRAIN ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP 1, 2, 11, 12

JUNE 29 >> DIAMONDS IN THE RUST AT CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD Proceedings conducted at the day of review are subject to the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Ingham County Drain Commissioner at (517) 676-8395 or the Michigan Relay Center at 711 (TTY) at If soul funk fusion does not tickle your fancy, the Old Town General Store has a Midwest urban folk band to least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. You add some twang to your Thursday night. Concerts in the Courtyard is back with another installment. A portion are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the apportionment may appeal to the Ingham County Probate Court within ten (10) days of the Day of Review. of the ticket proceeds go towards supporting Music is the Foundation, which benefits music programs in the Mid-Michigan area. Listen to music as you help fund others to learn to create it. Diamonds in the Rust is a new Patrick E. Lindemann Ingham County Drain Commissioner CP#17-187 collective of folk musicians Annie & Rod Capps, Jim Bizer, Jan Krist and Alan Finkbeiner. Each musician has their own notable accomplishments to brag about, but you will be the judge of that. Take a seat in the flower-lined courtyard and listen to them prove it. 7:30 p.m. $15. Old Town General Store, 408 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 487-6847, oldtown-generalstore.com/concerts-in-the-courtyard. City Pulse • June 28, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27 The dos and don’ts of beer floats By Megan Westers is not the time or place. Bitter doesn’t pair When it comes to summer treats, well with sweet, and neither does the wa- chances are you’re one of two types of peo- tered-down taste of a light beer. ple: the ice cream lover or the brew aficio- Do: Choose heavier beers like stouts. nado. If you’re like me, you have a deep These beers tend to have a milder place love and appreciation for both during all on the bitterness scale, and come with times of the year. But when summer hits, lots of flavor. This, partnered with their it’s beer and ice cream all day, every day. creamier mouth feel, makes for a choice Now, people are starting to mix the two, that pairs perfectly with ice cream. creating beer floats; a cool, creamy treat Don’t: Rule out other kinds of ice for nights by the lake (or on the couch). cream. Dairy-free versions as well as So, the good news is out — beer floats sherbets and sorbets are great choices are what everyone’s drinking this sum- too. Again, similar flavors pair well with mer. The bad news is that you actually each other, so if you have an orange sher- can screw up a beer float if made with bet, it might work well with an Oberon, the wrong beer or paired with the wrong or some other orange/citrus flavored ice cream. Because beer floats are more beer. Likewise, a coconut milk-based ice difficult than the concept implies, here cream like Coconut Bliss Sorbet might When driving west cheese, the corn tortilla tasted au- are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind work well with NoDa Brewing Compa- on East Saginaw High- thentic. when crafting your own. ny’s Coco Loco Porter. way in Grand Ledge Spicy sauces were available with Don’t: Assume that beer is the most Do: Get creative! The best way to fig- THE looking north, one my meal, so I choose green and red important part of the float. The ice cream ure out what you like when it comes to DISH might miss a south-of- varieties. Both were chunky and is the base of the drink and plays a huge beer floats is to try a few combinations. the-border treat. Pan- tasty. That’s where the similarities role in the float. Think about choosing Pick what you think might work well to- cho’s Taqueria is a large ended. The green sauce was rather flavors that you would find in the types of gether and don’t stop till you find the per- panel truck parked near the intersec- mild. After a healthy bite of the red beers that you prefer. If you enjoy fruity fect pairing. tion of M-100 and M-43. After sam- sauce, my eyes widened, nose ran, beers, you might want to choose a fruity Here in Michigan we are spoiled pling their food, I now call the high- and lips tingled. Next time I visit ice cream. If you prefer coffee or choc- with great beer, so the options are end- way, “Mmmm-43.” Pancho’s, I’ll go green. olate flavored beers, choose a coffee or less when it comes to crafting your float. Pancho’s Taqueria is located in chocolate ice cream. These are a few recipes for some top con- the parking lot of The Red Sala- — DAVID WINKELSTERN Do: Start by choosing your ice cream. coctions, each made with Lansing Brews mander Brewing Supplies (it also The ice cream flavor will determine and the MSU Dairy Store’s ice cream. provides an inside spot for diners). which types of beers you can choose to On the east side of the pink truck pair it with. For example, if you want to Tiramisu Beer Float is its name and a detailed mural. A stick with the more traditional vanilla This espresso ice cream really brings menu of Mexican ice cream, you can then pair it with a lot out the tiramisu flavor in Ellison’s des- Pancho’s delights fills the more beers than you can if you were to sert-inspired stout. other side. From 2 scoops - MSU Dairy Store’s Honor’s Taqueria ATURDAYS T choose a chocolate-based ice cream or a 902 E Saginaw Hwy. the list of nine S A fruity one. Coffee Toffee Grand Ledge, Mexican choices Don’t: Choose light or extremely bit- 1 generous pour – Ellison Brewery’s Michigan, MI 48837 (517) 749-4867 including burri- ter beers. Many beer drinkers enjoy light Tiramisu Stout Mexican Restaurant · tos, tortas, and beers as well as really hoppy, bitter beers, The Chocolate-lover’s Beer Float Food Truck Hours 10:00AM - 8:00 gorditas, I choose but these two extremes don’t typical- The enormous amount of chocolate p.m. M-Sat. tostadas. ly work well for beer floats. In fact, they coming from this decadent ice cream is Pancho gave me tend to fight against the flavors and tex- balanced by LBC’s smooth, chocolate/ two crispy corn GROWLERS OF tures that come with the ice cream. Many oatmeal brew. MIDTOWN BEER tortillas loaded with lettuce, toma- ARE ONLY $12 might come to the beer float concept with 2 scoops – MSU Dairy Store’s Danto- to, onion, avocado, cheese, refried 11am-5pm an “opposites attract” mentality, but this nio’s Double Fudge Fake beans, and sour cream. The beans 1 generous pour – Lansing Brewing were warm and the veggies and sour THAT’S $6 OF Company’s Velvet Villain Ale cream were cold. The lettuce was SAVINGS! The Traditional Beer Float – green and crispy, and the tomato was Lansing Style ripe and firm. The avocado came in This Madagascar bourbon vanilla ice thin, buttery slices. Everything tast- cream really brings out the sweetness in ed really fresh. KITCHEN OPEN WITH this porter. Even after learning the tortillas FULL MENU UNTIL 11:00 P.M. 2 scoops – MSU Dairy Store’s Vanilla were not made on the truck, I wasn’t Bean ice cream 402 S. 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