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ocratic nomination not just be- Endorsements cause he appears to offer the best VOL. 15 hope of the clean sweep we think ISSUE 50 English for prosecutor the Prosecutor’s Office needs. He also offers the most distance from (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com When Democrats go to the polls the local Democratic power struc- next week, they will all but cer- ture, some of whom we can’t imag- ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6704 or email [email protected] tainly decide who will be Ingham ine at least didn’t have suspicions. PAGE County’s next prosecutor, given We may never know who knew EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz 13 [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 the upper hand they have over the what, but common sense tells us ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten GOP. Fortunately, Democrats have that it is time for a prosecutor who [email protected] a strong field of four candidates can stand alone from the political 50 years later: Memories of a murdered friend ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Ty Forquer from whom to choose. establishment. [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Allison Hammerly We find much merit in all four. Moreover, English has a strong PAGE [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 They all have sound experience law enforcement background as a STAFF WRITERS • Lawrence Cosentino and stellar reputations. They all federal prosecutor and then direc- 16 [email protected] Todd Heywood understand that the prosecutor’s tor of the New Mexico Department [email protected] job is as much about finding ways of Public Safety, which followed Pokémon GO comes to Lansing, businesses join the hunt ADVERTISING • Shelly Olson, Suzi Smith, to help non-violent lawbreakers a military career. He has lived Liza Sayre, Mandy Thiele as it is sending people to over- in Williamston since 2004 and [email protected] crowded, costly jails and pris- recently retired as an administra- PAGE [email protected] [email protected] ons. On the challenging issue of tive law judge here for the Social 28 [email protected] medical marijuana, they seem to Security Administration. Of the Contributors: Andy Balaskovitz, Justin Bilicki, understand the need to balance four candidates, he has the stron- Daniel E. Bollman, Capital News Service, Bill draconian court rulings against gest experience when it comes to LCC wins big at the 12th annual Pulsar Awards Castanier, Mary C. Cusack, Tom Helma, Gabrielle Lawrence Johnson, Terry Link, Andy McGlashen, the popular will of voters in favor running an office. Kyle Melinn, Mark Nixon, Shawn Parker, Stefanie of dispensaries. All four strike us PAGE Pohl, Dennis Preston, Allan I. Ross, Rich Tupica, are fair-minded individuals who *** Ute Von Der Heyden, Paul Wozniak 29 Delivery drivers: Frank Estrada, Dave Fisher, Paul Shore, would serve us well. Dick Radway, Richard Simpson, Thomas Scott Jr. But there is a difference among Yes on animal shelter Interns: Kayleigh Garrison, Eve Kucharski, Callie Opper them on one crucial issue, which Jason Carlen records live comedy album Sunday is how to respond to the legacy of Ingham County animals deserve

Stuart Dunnings III, their fel- better. Our animal shelter is not THIS WEEK Editor & Publisher low Democrat who was forced to just beyond cramped, it is un- THIS WEEK with Berl SchwartzBerl Schwartz resign after being charged with 15 healthy. As the new director, John on prostitution-related charges. Three Dinon, points out, the inadequate on of the four Democrats appear air flow system results in the easy • Etienne Charles, more than willing to embrace the spread of kennel cough. It ought to MSU jazz professor findings of the interim prosecu- be torn down and replaced imme- Saturday at 10:30 a.m. tor, Gretchen Whitmer, that have diately. cleared Dunnings’ hires of any Unfortunately, the proposed $9.6 knowledge of his alleged crimes. million millage on next week’s bal- We and many citizens remain lot is over six years, so the urgently skeptical that so many prosecu- needed fix will take awhile. But we torial-minded attorneys could need to make a start. We urge you to not or would have detected what vote for the millage, which will also is alleged to have been longtime allow for increased staffing. behavior. Some voices have suggested The exception is Thomas Eng- that the new shelter will, at lish, who in Todd Heywood’s story 21,000 square feet, be bigger in this week’s issue says: “Should than needed, but just as Ingham they have known? Absolutely. At- County is growing, so is the pet torneys are bound as officers of the population. Critics also contend court. In the dealings of a prosecu- that the animal shelter could find tor’s office — dealing with infor- ways to partner with the Capital mants, dealing with witnesses, Area Humane Society, but we dealing with doubt it. The humane society is these people a private organization that can REAL ESTATE AUCTION By order of the County — I find it reject animals at will. Moreover, Treasurer of Ingham County August 30, 2016 difficult to Registration: 830 AM we sense an elitist attitude at the Auction: 10 AM Location: Lansing Center, believe that humane society, which passively 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI somebody points out that the animal shelter Eric Schertzing, Treasurer, Ingham County didn’t know.” has not reached out for its help — 341 S. Jefferson S., Mason, MI, (517) 676-7220. We sup- as opposed to taking a proactive Detailed info on parcels and terms at www.BippusUSA.com port English approach to help a public facility CP#16-178 for the Dem- that is badly in need. City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 2016 Primary ELECTION PREVIEW

the Veteran’s Memorial Courthouse, ei- juvenile justice initiatives in the juvenile ther. She reported prosecutors seeking di- court system — which are funded by a Law and order rection from him had to call his cellphone special juvenile justice millage which is up and that many long-time employees felt for renewal. Prosecutor candidates seek to move beyond Dunnings like he did not know who they were. He Underlying that support for those spe- was, she concluded, an absentee manager. cialty courts is the idea of justice. The dic- In March of this year, long-time Ing- expects if elected “the truth will come out” The charges and arrest of Dunnings tionary defines that as “just behavior or ham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings during interviews and conversations with are not the first time the office of prose- treatment,” but City Pulse asked the candi- III was arrested on 15 prostition-related staff as part of the transition. cutor has been the source of controversy. dates how did they define justice. charges He resigned in disgrace July 2, O’Berry said she saw Dunnings’ ap- The last time Ingham County’s top law Siemon said her definition grew out of leaving the post open for the first time in pearance decline over the last year, but enforcement post was up for grabs was a strong sense of social justice — protect- 20 years. she chalked it up to 20 years ago. The ing the weak, particularly children, in so- Interim Ingham County Prosecutor “physical issues.” She office under Donald ciety. Gretchen Whitmer has concluded that of- said she believed that Martin was in chaos “You treat people with dignity,” she ficials in that office were unaware of Dun- some in the Pros- and under the gun said. To achieve that, you “listen and hear” nings’ alleged activities. But she acknowl- ecutor’s Office would for prosecuting Dr. what their concerns are. edged the criminal investigation and have known about Gregory Messenger, O’Berry, the Republican, said justice prosecution prevented some staff from Dunnings’ alleged a dermatologist from “boiled down” to holding people account- speaking to her. activities or should East Lansing, with able for their actions. While Democrat On Tuesday, Ingham county voters will have been concerned the murder of his O’Keefe said justice was “being fair.” decide on one of four Democrats and one at least. She leaves premature baby. “It’s to speak out and be an advocate for of two Republicans who will square off in her most vocal criti- Messenger was the crime victim and to be fair to the ac- November. The Democrat is likely to be cisms, however, for O'Berry O'Keefe found not guilty and cused,” he said. elected. Ingham County in 1996. Martin, a Jackson said justice was a matter of Vying for the position are Democrats Sheriff Gene Wrig- Republican, lost a helping each party in a case “the best that Thomas English, 60; Brian Jackson, 32; glesworth, a Demo- bid for re-election to they can be.” Patrick O’Keefe, 33; and Carol Siemon, crat, and his staff. a bow-tied attorney “It’s not necessarily a conviction and it’s 59. The Repubicans are Billie Jo O’Berry, She said she has from a prominent not necessarily letting somebody off the 60, and Monica Stephens. All but Ste- heard in neighbor- family. hook,” he said. “It’s rebuilding those rela- phens sat down for interviews last week. hoods that it was It was the rise of tionships.” Of those interviewed, three said they common knowledge Stuart Dunnings III. The office of prosecutor is a potent did not believe staff or assistant pros- that sex workers re- But 20 years one. It decides which laws are enforced ecutors would have known about Dun- ferred to Dunnings later, Dunnings has and how. With the continuing controversy nings’ alleged illegal activities. Jackson as their “friend.” Jackson Siemon resigned and the of- over medical marijuana dispensaries in and O’Keefe both worked for Dunnings “That’s the respon- fice is under a cloud Lansing, City Pulse asked the candidates and have contacts in his office. They said sibility of the Sheriff’s once again. He their take. that they had no reason to believe officials Office to investigate weathered a contro- English, Jackson, O’Keefe and Siemon knew. rumors,” she said. “If versy in which his all said they wanted to see the state act im- “I have some cordial relationships with that agency is not go- office prosecuted mediately to give guidance and clarity on people, but at no point did any conversa- ing to investigate, no- and convicted the a poorly written law. O’Berry said it is her tion come up, so all I would be able to do body did.” wrong man for a belief the current dispensaries are operat- is speculate,” Jackson said. Wrigglesworth murder in 2006, ing illegally and she would support a move He called the charges against Dunnings has said his depart- which allowed se- to investigate them and “enforce the law.” a “shock” and a “surprise.” ment was aware of rial killer Matthew Despite that pledge, O’Berry said at the “I think that integrity is in the process “locker room talk” al- Macon to continue a end of the day, she believes in “personal of being restored by interim prosecutor leging Dunnings’ in- English Stephens series of brutal rapes freedom” and would therefore support Whitmer,” O’Keefe said. He also said he volvement with sex and murders thru a voter driven initiative to legalize mari- would not do an investigation. workers, but he was 2007. juana. Siemon said she agreed with Whitmer’s unable to verify any of those allegations for All of the candidates seeking to succeed But English, Jackson, O’Keefe and assessment and believed those employed over a decade. Dunnings said such controversial pros- Siemon, were much more supportive of in the office had been unfairly tarnished The candidates seek to oversee the ecution would not happen under their overall legalization, each immediately say- BILLIE JO O’BERRY MONICA STEPHENS by the revelations. agency that hasIngham a budget County Prosecutor of just Candidate over $7.1 Inghamleadership, County Prosecutor noting Candidate that they would “follow ing yes when asked if they supported it. But English said he’s not so sure. million and employs over 50 people. The the evidence.” “Should they have known?” He asked. office prosecutesTHIS crimes WEEK brought to it from For the candidates, justice is not “just See Prosecutors, Page 7 “Absolutely. Attorneys are bound as offi- 13 different localINGHAM and state law enforce- trying to win,” as O’Keefe said, but finding cers of the court. In the dealings of a pros- ment agencies. ItCOUNTY works closely with the solutions. ecutor’s office — dealing with informants, Drug EnforcementPROSECUTOR Agency, the FBI, the That’s why the candidates each sup- dealing with witnesses, dealing with these Bureau of AlcoholRACE Tobacco and Firearms port the specialty court systems in Ing- people — I find it difficult to believe that and other federal agencies. ham County. There is a special court for C somebody didn’t know.” Whitmer’s review found Dunnings was Veterans run out of East Lansing’s 54-B OF THE WEEK He stopped short of pledging for a for- often absent from the office. She reported District Court; a drug court run out of the mal review and investigation, but said he that he did not use parking available under 55th District Court in Mason; and special Will be back next week

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Ingham County Candidates for Prosecutor Provided by the League of Women Voters Q: 1.Please provide biographical information and supervised staff attorneys in thousands of cas- cerns and the law. The best deterrent to crime is and experience, and explain why you are run- es. I have the administrative experience to lead the communication. In some instances it's in the best Billie Jo O'Berry ning for the Ingham County Prosecutor. Prosecutor’s Office. I am the past President of the interest of the community to use alternatives to A: The people of Ing. Co. have been betrayed. As Mid-Michigan Women’s Law Assoc.; past member traditional prosecution which include diversion Party: Rep a public servant for this community for the last of State Bar Representative Assembly and union programs and specialty courts. I helped implement Biographical Info: 30-years I am angry about the hypocrisy that has T-214 steward. I will hold those who violate the law the first diversion program in Ing. Co. which is still Campaign Web Site: gone unreported and am uniquely qualified to lead accountable while upholding constitutional rights. in effect today. There is an opioid epidemic and http://billieoberry.com the Prosecutor’s Office to a place of integrity and we must focus on education and substance abuse pride. I have been married to Rick for 42-years; our Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham treatment but prosecute those to the fullest extent Education: WMU Cooley daughter Jolina is a defense attorney and grand- County and what actions would you take to ad- of the law that are manufacturing/distributing. Law School - J.D. MSU daughter, Grace is 9 years old. My mother who dress them if elected? Violent crimes have risen, we need to take a proac- Justin Morrill B.A.-Social worked in a factory for 42-years still lives in the A: Our legal system has been undermined and the tive stance to protect our community and our chil- Relations LCC Assoc.-Para- house her father built after saving money he earned community’s confidence must be earned back. I dren. I'm known in the community as tough but legal as a coal miner and migrant worker in Mich. I in- will attend public forums to hear their concerns. fair prosecutor with a passion for justice. I will lead herited a strong work ethic. As a Lansing Asst. City We will review prosecution policies and proce- this community forward and I am the best choice Attorney for the past 30-years, I have prosecuted dures and ensure they align with the public’s con- for Prosecutor.

Q: 1.Please provide biographical information and quently frustrated by a system that failed to under- office. I will ensure that Prosecutors use discretion in experience, and explain why you are running for stand how the law impacted people. As a homicide seeking justice, thinking about what best serves the Thomas English the Ingham County Prosecutor. investigator I saw first hand that the system did not victim, our communities and the defendant while A: My life is driven by dedicated public service with fully consider the victims or the families. I decided seeking a fair outcome. Lead with Accountability and Party: Dem a strong history of facing and meeting community the best way to change this system was to become an Compassion. There are legitimate questions if crimes Biographical Info: challenges. I started my service as an 17-year-old pri- attorney myself. I put myself through law school be- are being addressed. I am concerned about rape kits Campaign Web Site: vate in the Army (Military Police) then putting myself coming a federal prosecutor and then an ALJ. from sexual assault victims not being processed in a http://www.voteforenglish. through college and law school. I served for over 25 timely manner and minimal communication from years as a police officer, prosecutor, senior military Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham the office to the community. The Prosecuting Attor- com leader and administrative law judge. I worked as County and what actions would you take to ad- ney must be a leader in the community and among Education: Juris Doctor- a deputy sheriff and state police officer including a dress them if elected? law enforcement agencies addressing the needs of ate w/ honors 1988, BA Po- homicide investigator. I set my mind to putting my- A: Restore integrity to the Prosecutor’s Office. There crime victims. Serve with honor, protect with passion. litical Science magna cum self through college, working second shift and going is a cloud of mistrust hanging over the office. I will I have dedicated my entire career to these principles. laude 1985 to school during the day. With kids it was hard but I take full responsibility for all employees in the office It is why I am running for this office. I will ensure jus- graduated with honors. As a police officer, I was fre- and their actions. I will earn the public's trust in this tice for us all and not just a few.

Q: 1.Please provide biographical information es of convictions can devastate people and their agencies to provide proper medical treatment to and experience, and explain why you are run- families. I want to use better prosecutorial dis- cure the illness instead of treating the symptoms. Brian T. Jackson ning for the Ingham County Prosecutor. cretion and bring fewer offenders into the formal 2. Lifting up the Underclass. The criminal jus- A: I was born and raised in Lansing, I completed criminal justice system. I will create a Restorative tice system creates an underclass of people with Party: Dem 10 years of higher edu. before returning home and Justice diversion program that invests into com- criminal convictions. Once a person has a convic- Biographical Info: marrying my wife, Arielle, who I met at Howard munities and allows for non-violent offenders the tion, it becomes difficult to re-enter society as a Campaign Web Site: Law School. I worked as an assistant Prosecuting opportunity to receive appropriate rehab. contributing member. Many times a person loses http://www.votebrianjack- attorney in Eaton Co. and as an assistance City At- his/her license, job or home because of the con- torney in Lansing. Now, I own Jackson Law PLLC Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham sequences of convictions. When I am prosecutor, son.com and specialize in criminal defense. I am running County and what actions would you take to ad- I will consider these negative effects when I am Education: J.W. Sexton for Ingham Co. Prosecutor because I noticed that dress them if elected? fashioning an appropriate resolution for the case. H.S. B.A.- PSCI; M.A. - the criminal justice system is broken and I want to A: 1. Opiate epidemic. Heroin has hit Mid-Michi- I will reduce the number of people ushered into Criminology Indiana State help fix it. America has the most incarcerated peo- gan hard. Drug addicted offenders need appropri- the underclass by not "over prosecuting" nonvio- Univ. J.D. Howard Univ. ple and recidivism rates are high. It costs tax payers ate medical solutions to kick addiction. When I lent non-violent offenders. A better balance will School of Law more to lock a person behind bars than it would to am prosecutor, I would identify addicted offend- free up resources that will be invested in the more invest in them upfront. The collateral consequenc- ers and work with the Dept. of Health and other violent crimes against people.

Q: 1.Please provide biographical information to circuit court trial- to minimize the trauma to the ecution on criminals who profit from addiction and and experience, and explain why you are run- victim. Since 1995, I have served in various state death while partnering with law enforcement, the Carol Siemon ning for the Ingham County Prosecutor. level positions with the Prosecuting Attorneys As- courts, service providers, and community groups to A: Born and raised in Lansing, I am running for sociation of Michigan, the Legislature, the State expand treatment for addicts instead of incarcera- Party: Dem Prosecutor to promote increased fairness, justice, Court Administrative Office, Office of Children's tion. 2. Maximizing diversity and race equity in our Biographical Info: and equality in our criminal justice system and all Ombudsman, MSU College of Social Work, De- community through prosecutorial hiring practices, Campaign Web Site: aspects of the Prosecutor's Office, including child partment of Human Services, and Public Policy charging policies, training in explicit and implicit http://www.votebrianjack- support and juvenile justice. I served over 11 years Associates. bias issues, working with our law enforcement and as an Ingham County Assistant Prosecutor, pros- community partners to learn from the lessons of son.com ecuting criminal offenses in district and circuit Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham Ferguson and other jurisdictions while promoting Education: J.W. Sexton courts and was promoted to serve as Chief of the County and what actions would you take to ad- fairness, justice, and equality in Ingham County. H.S. B.A.- PSCI; M.A. - Juvenile division where I oversaw child abuse and dress them if elected? 3. Vigorously prosecuting crimes of violence and Criminology Indiana State neglect, juvenile justice, and involuntary mental A: I am working for progressive changes in the exploitation of vulnerable citizens while exercising Univ. J.D. Howard Univ. commitment cases. While in the criminal divi- criminal justice system and believe that the priority prosecutorial discretion to avoid the inappropriate School of Law sion, I specialized in the "vertical prosecution" of issues facing Ingham County include: 1. Address- incarceration of the mentally ill, juveniles, persons sexual assault cases- taking the case from warrant ing the opioid/heroin epidemic by focusing pros- of color, and human trafficking victims.

Monica Stephens Questions: Patrick O'Keefe Questions: Q: 1.Please provide biographical information Party: Rep Q: 1.Please provide biographical information Party: Dem and experience, and explain why you are run- Biographical Info: and experience, and explain why you are run- ning for the Ingham County Prosecutor. Biographical Info: ning for the Ingham County Prosecutor. A: - no response - A: - no response - Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing Ingham County and what actions would you take to ad- County and what actions would you take to ad- dress them if elected? dress them if elected? A: - no response - A: - no response -

BILLIE JO O’BERRY MONICA STEPHENS Ingham County Prosecutor Candidate Ingham County Prosecutor Candidate

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the Chamber’s director of government Willson said there have been “no for- Prosecutors Six-year, $9.6M relations. “Exploring other regional mal discussions” about partnerships be- partnership opportunities such as a tween the two agencies. closer working relationship with the “There just hasn’t been an interested from page 5 millage sought for Capital Area Humane Society should be expressed to us,” she said. Neither Republican lists any endorse- considered.” Three other millage proposals would ments on their websites. Jackson also new animal shelter Japinga noted that Michigan Depart- renew longtime millages for various does not list any endorsements on his ment of Agriculture reports from 2011 to county operations. When Ingham County voters hit the website. English has been endorsed by 2014 show an annual decline in the num- The transportation millage will be polls on Tuesday, they will be asked to retired Brig. Gen. Michael McDaniel, ber of animals the shelter handled and a six-year proposal raising just over $4 approve four millages to raise an esti- who led the city’s probe into how the Lan- an overall decline of 27 percent. million a year. It would support services mated $15.5 million to run some county sing Board of Water & Light handled the “Just because there has been a decline for the elderly and the disabled. operations. 2013 ice storm crisis, and Ingham County doesn’t mean there haven’t been crowd- Voters will also cast ballots on Three of those millages are renewals, Drain Commissioner Patrick Lindemann, ing issues,” said Democratic Commissioner whether to renew a millage to support for transportation for the elderly and a Democrat. O’Keefe counts among his Todd Tennis, who backs the millage. Ten- the combined 911 operations center for disabled, 911 operations, and juvenile supporters former Michigan Attorney nis serves as the liaison between the com- the county. That proposal would raise justice funding. One proposal is new: to General Frank Kelley and Lansing City mission and the Animal Control Advisory just over $5.8 million a year for four build and pay for staffing for a new ani- Council President Judi Brown Clarke, Board. years. Those operations will fund staff- mal shelter. while Siemon counts Lansing Mayor Virg As for working with the humane so- ing, facilities and technology to assist The millage would raise $9.6 million Bernero and East Lansing Mayor Mark ciety, he said the Board of Commission- first responders across the county in ad- over six years to replace the dilapidated, Meadows among her supporters. ers is not opposed to it, but he pointed dress fire, medical and law enforcement cramped 45-year-old shelter in Mason. Those endorsements are not neces- out that the private organization and the emergencies. The Ingham County Animal Control sarily translating to campaign cash, how- county have different missions. And finally, to address juvenile justice Shelter is a communicable diseases’ ha- ever. Fundraiser and expense reports Animal control operations are man- related issues, voters will be asked to re- ven, shelter Director John Dinon said. filed Monday show English and Siemon dated by law to protect society from new a millage first passed in 2002. That The facility has one common air system, each have loaned their campaigns at least dangerous animals and must accept any millage would raise just over $4.1 million resulting in the easy spread of kennel $30,000. O’Keefe loaned his campaign animal surrendered to the shelter, he a year for the next five years. Those funds cough. an exceptionally contagious bac- $4,305, while Jackson’s and Stephens’ pointed out. The humane society, on the will be used to pay for treatment and in- terial infection. Cats are crowded into campaigns list $1,400 loans from the re- other hand, can reject or accept any ani- tervention programs for youth who have community rooms, allowing viral and spective candidate. mal. committed crimes or have been delin- bacterial upper respiratory infections O’Berry’s loaned her campaign $3,195, Julia Willson, president and CEO of quent from school. to spread. Dogs are housed across from but did not report it properly, said Ing- the Capital Area Humane Society, said each other, increasing the stress of an al- ham County Clerk Barb Byrum. that organization is neutral on the new — Todd Heywood ready stressful environment and reduc- Siemon, with her $30,000 loan, shelter. “It would be silly to oppose any- ing the animals’ immune systems. had the highest fund raising, report- thing that benefits animals,” she said. “I am a firm believer in the connection ing $46,317.43. She has $10,565 on between stress and immune function,” hand. O’Keefe raised $39,576.32, with said Dinon. “A shelter is by its nature a PUBLIC NOTICES $4,393.59 cash on hand. English mean- stressful environment, but this situation CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN while reported $36,786.36, including a just adds to it.” NOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES $32,272.27 loan, with a negative cash Dinon said the millage would pay for on hand of $27,142.80. Jackson reported On July 19, 2016, the following minutes of the proceedings of the Meridian Township Board were sent a new 21,000-square foot facility to re- for posting in the following locations: $12,281 in funds raised, and $567.27 cash place the current 8,000-square-foot one. on hand. Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road “It also gives us some operational On the GOP side, the funds are signifi- Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court money,” he said. “And that would allow us Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road cantly lower. Stephens reported $5,225 in to hire enough staff to take better care of Haslett Branch Library, 1590 Franklin Street funds raised, with $2,313 cash on hand. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road the animals and provide better services O’Berry reported $5,356 in funds raised, Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave. to the people who come here to the shel- and the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us. with $1,863 cash on hand. ter.” Those reports also revealed that 29 June 7, 2016 Regular Meeting Right now, the shelter is funded annual- June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting percent of Jackson’s funds came from out ly with about $1 million from the county’s July 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of state, mostly in donations of $100 or general fund and an additional $700,000 less. O’Keefe spent $27,8266 on consult- BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC raised through fees for adoptions, lost ani- TOWNSHIP CLERK ing fees for Grassroots Midwest, which mals and other enforcement operations. has been tied to the controversial mail- CP#16-177 The proposed millage would cost $18 a ings and robocalls in last year’s City Coun- year for a six years for a a home valued at cil elections. O’Keefe has said he was un- $150,000. REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS aware of the organization’s history. The While there is no official opposi- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER RESOURCES Democrat also took a $100 donation from RECOVERY FACILITY BIOSOLIDS MASTER PLAN tion to the plan, the Lansing Regional Gov. Rick Snyder’s former chief of staff, Chamber of Commerce has expressed The City of East Lansing is seeking firms to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Dennis Muchmore. concerns about whether a new shelter is development of a “Biosolids Master Plan” for its Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF) as Of note in the GOP primary, Stephens outlined in the City’s 2015 SRF Project Plan. a priority. accepted $4,711 in in-kind donations “With crumbling roads, increasing Firms interested in providing such services should contact the City of East Lansing Department of from the Rev. Ira Combs, a controversial Public Works, Engineering Division for information regarding the project and a copy of the materials unfunded liabilities, public safety and antigay minister from Jackson. and procedures for submitting a Statement of Qualifications. Contact either Robert Scheuerman, mental health funding challenges, the Engineering Administrator ([email protected]) or Nicole McPherson, Assistant $9.8 million animal control shelter does Engineering Administrator, ([email protected]) or by calling (517) 337-9459. — Todd Heywood not seem to be an essential priority in Statements of Qualifications will be due at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016. the best interest of Ingham County resi- CP#16-169 dents or businesses,” said Steve Japinga, 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016 2016 Primary ELECTION PREVIEW

And it appears that Brixie is not the only ment. It would create a center lane exclu- This point really concerns business own- person who feels that way. The other faction sively for buses along Michigan and Grand ers, because drivers will now have a median to Meridian Township comprises Ron Styka for supervisor, incum- River avenues. watch out for, meaning left turns become more Hopefuls differ on growth, bent Brett Dreyfus for clerk, and Brett De- Brixie’s team embraces the BRT, while Styka’s difficult. In a worst-case CATA Bus Rapid Transit Groff, Kathy Sundland, and John Veenstra opposes it. Some of the benefits would include scenario, this could cause for trustee. Though not explicitly a slate, this reducing trip from the Capitol to the mall by customers to avoiding stop- For Meridian Charter Township primary group does have campaign fliers that list all roughly 10 minutes, increasing ridership and ping into some businesses voters, it's pick a side or stay neutral. five of those names stating “Support the Can- reducing congestion by preventing cars from altogether. Forget about votes based on party affili- didates Who Will Protect Our Quality of Life.” being stuck behind buses that make frequent But divided as the board ation. In Meridian, where the GOP was com- The differences between these groups re- stops. But Brixie’s group warns that it doesn’t is, there is one member petitive just a decade ago, Democrats now flect some longstanding rifts on the Meridian have the full picture yet. Veenstra who stands alone: Milton L. rule; they outnumber the Township Board and a per- “That’s because the BRT plans that have Scales. An incumbent and Republicans 16 to four on ceived disconnect with the been presented are only about 30 percent candidate for Meridian Township supervisor, the ballot. citizens. complete. And we would like to see the entire Scales agrees with the side against the current But the margin for “We have several people plan before we say ‘yes, this is good’ and ‘no, this BRT plan, his stance is made unique. This is be- Democrats hardly signals on our board who often is not good,’” said trustee candidate Deschaine cause he is the only Democrat running for an unity. pretend they’re engaging said. “I am aware of the fact that it has drawn a elected position in Meridian Township who has Based on the literature in public policy discussions lot of opposition, and those concerns that the not allied himself with another group. flooding the township, when actually it’s basically residents have brought up have to be a part of “I’m a leader. I want to work with whatever there are two Democratic Brixie Styka political attacks that are the final BRT plan. The township board has an team or mixture of teams the voters send factions vying for support disguised as political discus- advisory role to the BRT, and while we can in- me, but I’m seeking to be the supervisor, also next week. And one man, untethered in the sions,” Dreyfus said. “It’s really discouraging be- fluence the project, it’s not known as the chairperson middle. cause they use their public position to advance a project that the township of the board,” Scales said. One slate includes incumbent Julie Brixie their own personal political goals and they’ll initiated or the township “I’m not going to tie myself for treasurer, Gayelord Mankowski for clerk, bring administrative issues to the board meet- has developed on its own.” completely to any faction. and Dan Opsommer, Patricia Jackson, and ings to discredit other offices.” CATA hopes to break The faction that I tie myself Phil Deschaine running for three trustee seats. So what are these issues that have bred ground by late 2017 or to are the voters.” “I ran as a team in 2000, and I found it so much contention? Use (or overuse — de- early 2018. “People are less con- to be a really good way to get involved,” said pending on “team” allegiance) of Brownfield However, the com- Deschaine Scales cerned about the D’s and Brixie, a trustee who is running unopposed. Tax Incentives and development (or over-de- plaints against the BRT are the R’s and more con- “The other advantage of having a team is velopment) of local communities. But by far, many. cerned about ‘are the roads that you can put together a group of people the CATA-BRT seems to be the most divisive. “It’s a $140 million project when we in- being fixed? Can I flush my toilet? Are the sew- that are very different from each other and BRT stands for Bus Rapid Transit, and it clude the money for construction, and the ers being cleaned? Am I protected by the po- have very different backgrounds but have is the title of CATA’s plan to replace CATA’s public has not gotten any details when that lice and fire?’” Scales said. the same goals for the community. When Route 1 from downtown Lansing to Marsh money for construction is going to be spent,” we have diverse people, with diverse back- Road, by Meijer and Meridian Mall. The Trustee Veenstra said. “They plan to put in — Eve Kucharski grounds leading our government, we get bet- overall cost of the project is $133 million, seven lanes of traffic, so I assume they will ter decision making as a result of that.” mostly to be funded by the federal govern- move the curbs out, and that’s expensive.”

Meridian Township Clerk Candidates Provided by the League of Women Voters Brett Dreyfus Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and Administrator (certified by the State of Michigan), I complexes (which I strongly opposed). Over the 12 experience, and explain why you are running for have successfully administered 8 elections in Merid- year period I've been involved in Township land use the office. ian Township. In 2015, after completing a 3-year pro- decisions, I have consistently fought against unneces- Party: Dem A: - Elected Meridian Township Clerk 2012 (current gram run by Central Michigan University, I achieved sary upzonings and Special Use Permits, inappropri- Biographical Info: position - 4 year term) - Elected Meridian Township the professional designation Certified Michigan Mu- ate high-density developments, excessive destruction Education: Michigan Trustee 2008 (4 year term) - Chairperson, Meridian nicipal Clerk. Protecting our community's quality-of- of greenspace and natural areas, and have spoken State University, Bach- Election Commission (2012 - Present) - Appointed life, our environment and our economic well-being out against tax dollar giveaways to real estate specu- elor of Science. Major: Board Liaison: Meridian Economic Development are among my top non-election priorities. lators and developers. -- Deteriorating roads, both Political Science Corporation (2011 – Present) - Appointed Board primary roads and those within subdivisions. Road Representative: Meridian Cable Communications Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office repair must become a higher priority. -- Maintaining Commission (2008-2012) - Meridian Township and what actions would you take to address them our top-notch public safety services, including police, Planning Commissioner (2000 – 2004) - Meridian if elected? fire and EMS services, despite rising costs and a tight Township Zoning Board of Appeals Member (2000 A: Key issues affecting our Township include: -- Poor budget -- Ensuring that parks, pathways & sidewalks, – 2001) I am running for re-election as Meridian land use decisions that lead to urban sprawl, includ- library services, and schools receive the necessary Township Clerk. As the Township's chief Election ing an upsurge in high-density student apartment supports and resources to thrive.

Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and 4-year-old daughter in our great community. I'm also stood out to me were the children in need. In my first Gayelord Mankowski experience, and explain why you are running for a small business owner (45th Parallel Pickles). The year, I started an annual holiday party for children in the office. management skills I obtained through 31 years of need, a tradition that continues 25 years later and has Party: Dem A: My father and uncles inspired me to go into public law enforcement, 15 years of union leadership and 10 raised over $100,000. Because of my commitment to Biographical Info: service. I saw the difference they made every day. Fol- years of instructing at LCC uniquely qualify me to be community service, I pledge to donate 10% of my Campaign Web Site: lowing in their footsteps, I started as a Sheriff’s Deputy our next Clerk. My work ethic is impeccable and I’ve take-home salary to help children and families in .mankowskiformerid- in Otsego County in 1983. After 6 years as a deputy, always led by example in our community. need in Meridian Township. The Clerk's office should ian.com I took a job with the Meridian Township Police De- be efficient, effective and accountable. As an officer, Education: College partment. For 25 years, I worked with my fellow of- Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office I created the Meridian Police K9 and the Crisis Ne- coursework at Lansing ficers to make sure our community is a safe place to and what actions would you take to address them gotiator programs. Using these administrative skills, live, work, raise a family and retire. After 31 years in if elected? I will work to make sure residents receive the best Community College, law enforcement, I’m ready to take that same commit- A: Community service is my passion and my famil- service possible. I am working with a unique team Grand Valley State ment to the Clerk’s office. As your clerk, I will make iarity with our community would make me a very of people with similar values for Meridian Township, University and Ferris customer service my #1 priority. My wife Jocelyn is a innovative and effective Clerk. Being out in your please visit www.meridian2016.com to learn about State Univ 5th-grade teacher in Okemos and we are raising our patrol car you learn a lot about a community. What our plans for our community. City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9 2016 Primary ELECTION PREVIEW

Meridian Township Supervisor Candidates Provided by the League of Women Voters Milton L. Scales Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and served as school mentoring chairperson; chaired MSU employees through their representatives to set goals experience, and explain why you are running for the Political Leadership Program Alumni; served on Vol- and priorities pinpointing annual targets of deficit Party: Dem office. unteers of America board; served and chaired various reduction. Next, work with the manager through the Biographical Info: A: Served 30 years as a Conservation Officer within the Homeland Security Boards. Seeking Township Super- board to achieve those goals. 2) Bring our local roads up Campaign Web Site: departments of Natural Resources and Environmental visor position as another way to give back. I want to put to desirable levels of improvement. Expand our annual MiltonScales.com Quality, rising from officer in DNR to Chief of DEQ. my unique skill set to work for our community. Service road budget from the current $650,000 through effec- Education: Politi- Selected DNR-DEQ Retired Volunteer of the year is the rent we pay for time spent on Earth. tive lobbying for an increased share of the new fund- cal Leadership MSU; 2013. Career began as a Detroit Police Officer in 1977. ing (75% higher than 2015) gradually appropriated to MSA Public Admin In retirement I taught Political Science at Saginaw Val- Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office the county from fiscal year 2017-21. 3) Seek additional CMU; BS Community ley State University, was elected Township Trustee after and what actions would you take to address them if senior housing, ensuring the elderly are able to age-in- Development CMU; previous appointments to the County Road Commis- elected? place. As we age many people want to remain in this sion and Township Planning Commission. Serve on the A: 1) Pension Debt. We have an unfunded pension fund community close to friends, neighbors and churches. Associate Bus. LCC national council of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids; elected liability in excess of $25,000,000. We need planned We need to encourage and facilitate more senior ac- by peers to 6 terms on the Michigan Association of belt tightening, growth, and contract modifications to commodations. I will find the appropriate areas and Chiefs of Police board; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. turn this around. I would engage our managers and encourage investors to make this a reality.

Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and to making sense of government. During my time in of- that complaints and concerns be dealt with quickly. Ronald J. Styka experience, and explain why you are running for the fice, I have worked to make Meridian a community that Second, I propose that the township carefully examine office. is both vibrant and pastoral, and that serves the needs of its budget and find funds within the current budget to Party: Dem A: I moved to Meridian in 1978. Active in the commu- families, children, active adults, and senior citizens. At improve township streets. My experience in having to Biographical Info: nity, I was an elected Trustee on the Okemos School Township Board meetings, I brought calm insight to the repeatedly help balance a school district budget in the Campaign Web Site: Board for 22 years. As an Assistant Attorney General issues, and guided the Board to decisions that benefit all face of declining revenues makes me particularly suited ronstyka.com for 40 years, I provided legal counsel to numerous State of our citizens. to this task. Third, I will seek out appropriate develop- Education: Univer- agencies, and was the chief of the Community Health Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office ment for the three core areas of the township that are sity of Detroit, BA (pol Division for 12 years. I was elected a Trustee for Merid- and what actions would you take to address them if in particular need of improvement—the Haslett Village sci), '68 University of ian Township in 2012. I am running for Meridian Su- elected? Square area, downtown Okemos, and the Carriage Hills pervisor, because I believe that to remain a community A: First, I will work to maintain the good qualities of the area. The township must be more proactive in finding Michigan Law School, of choice and a good place to live and work, Meridian township through efficient use of township resources. businesses to locate in these areas. Fourth, while prac- JD, '71 Township needs a leader dedicated to protecting all the This requires good management practices, including ticing smart growth, the township must remain a green positive aspects of our community, while working to im- periodically reviewing both the services provided and environmental place. prove and enhance them. It needs someone dedicated the manner in which they are provided. It also requires

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Brett DeGroff Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and $1.2 million in corrections costs for tax payers. Public also building a more green, sustainable and walk- experience, and explain why you are running for secondary schools, unions, public universities, and able community. This will require the Board to adopt Party: Dem the office. other ladders of opportunity have been essential for an Urban Services Boundary and update zoning Biographical Info: A: Brett is the son of autoworkers and the first law- Brett and his wife Marisa in building the middle class ordinances to modernize mixed use developments Campaign Web Site: yer in his family. He has participated in exonerating life they have for their family here in Meridian Town- and ideally move to a form-based code. The biggest .brettdegroff.com/ two wrongfully convicted men. Working with the ship. Recognizing their way of life would not be pos- change the Board needs to make is to adopt a more Education: B.A. West- Michigan Innocence Clinic, Brett helped exoner- sible without the service of others, the DeGroffs have civil and collaborative demeanor. As a public defend- ern Michigan Univer- ate Dwayne Provience, a man wrongly convicted of a deep commitment to public service. er Brett advocates zealously every day in cases where sity, M.A. University murder. At the State Appellate Defender Office, Brett the stakes could not be higher. But he does so while of Nevada, Reno, J.D. cleared the name of Terrence Jose who was sen- Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office also maintaining relationships with judges as well as tenced to a 25-year prison term for a crime he did not and what actions would you take to address them opposing counsel. Brett hopes to bring a culture of University of Michigan commit. As an Assistant Defender Brett has saved if elected? focusing debates on issues rather than personalities Michigan citizens more than 36 years of wrongful A: Meridian Township needs to manage its growth to the Board. incarceration amounting to a savings of more than in a way that will expand the local economy while

Phil Deschaine for Meridian Township in 2012. I am running for Me- with quickly. Second, I propose that the township core areas of the township that are in particular need ridian Supervisor, because I believe that to remain a carefully examine its budget and find funds within of improvement—the Haslett Village Square area, community of choice and a good place to live and the current budget to improve township streets. My downtown Okemos, and the Carriage Hills area. The Party: Dem work, Meridian Township needs a leader dedicated to experience in having to repeatedly help balance a township must be more proactive in finding busi- Biographical Info: protecting all the positive aspects of our community, school district budget in the face of declining reve- nesses to locate in these areas. Fourth, while practic- Campaign Web Site: while working to improve and enhance them. It needs nues makes me particularly suited to this task. Third, ing smart growth, the township must remain a green phildeschaine.com someone dedicated to making sense of government. I will seek out appropriate development for the three environmental place. Education: I have During my time in office, I have worked to make Me- Bachelor of Arts De- ridian a community that is both vibrant and pastoral, PUBLIC NOTICES gree from the Univer- and that serves the needs of families, children, active sity of Michigan, Ann adults, and senior citizens. At Township Board meet- REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Arbor ings, I brought calm insight to the issues, and guided PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR the Board to decisions that benefit all of our citizens. COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM MODELING The City of East Lansing is seeking firms to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the office development of a “Combined Sewer System Model” as outlined in the City’s 2015 SRF Project Plan. experience, and explain why you are running for and what actions would you take to address them the office. if elected? Firms interested in providing such services should contact the City of East Lansing Department of A: I moved to Meridian in 1978. Active in the commu- A: First, I will work to maintain the good qualities Public Works, Engineering Division for information regarding the project and a copy of the materials nity, I was an elected Trustee on the Okemos School of the township through efficient use of township re- and procedures for submitting a Statement of Qualifications. Contact either Robert Scheuerman, Board for 22 years. As an Assistant Attorney General sources. This requires good management practices, Engineering Administrator ([email protected]) or Nicole McPherson, Assistant Engineering Administrator, ([email protected]) or by calling (517) 337-9459. for 40 years, I provided legal counsel to numerous including periodically reviewing both the services State agencies, and was the chief of the Community provided and the manner in which they are provided. Statements of Qualifications will be due at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016. Health Division for 12 years. I was elected a Trustee It also requires that complaints and concerns be dealt CP#16-170 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016 2016 Primary ELECTION PREVIEW

experience with the subject will make Sweet’s competitor in the race is Tim satisfied with Delhi Township as a whole. Delhi Twp. supervisor him a prime candidate for the seat of su- Currin. A former sergeant at the Ingham And that is a definite rarity in a highly pervisor. County Sheriff’s Office, Currin is a lifelong divisive political landscape that can be Political civility is standard “As an attorney one of the skills I’ve resident of Holt. He also is also running on observed with candidates like Donald developed is the ability to receive a large a platform of togetherness and transpar- Trump and Hillary Clinton, who have a Scandal, outrage and political frustra- amount of information and data and to ency. tendency to polarize their audience. tion are three things you won’t find in organize that and be able to summarize “The thing is with me is that I’m not Sweet says, that in Delhi, that’s simply Delhi Township, or at least in the race for that for other people. That’s what I do a career politician. I’m just a citizen,” not the case. supervisor. In fact, in a time where politi- every day,” Sweet said. Currin said. “I believe that with common “The bottom line is in local govern- cal civility seems to be a thing of the past, Sweet also maintains that one of his sense and talking things out, listening to ment I don’t think partisan divisions are Delhi tears down those stereotypes. first acts if elected will be to establish regu- people, we all can work together.” really that huge a deal. My last term as “I’m not running because I’m dis- lar office hours, so that concerned citizens Currin’s priorities are similar to Sweet’s, trustee I served two republicans, we al- gruntled about anything, I’m running may find time to speak with him in person but as an avid volunteer in the Give-A-Kid ways voted together,” Sweet said. “Not because I want to contribute my skills, to address issues that matter to them. Projects — a nonprofit organization to because we agree on abortion or other is- my talents, my knowledge, my experi- “I don’t think the current supervisor help children in need — he hopes to foster sues like that but because the three of us ence,” said candidate Guy L. Sweet. “I holds regular office hours, that’s a com- more community involvement as supervi- always agreed on what was best for the want to help the board move forward in ponent I want to add it will help the rela- sor. township, even though we looked at it a positive direction, keep that forward tionship and residents of the township,” “It’s not just a four-year term to me. from different perspectives.” trajectory going.” Sweet said. I‘m a life-long resident,” Currin said. “I Sweet is an attorney who has been Sweet said he will focus primarily on love the community.” — Eve Kucharski practicing law in the area for 34 years. transportation, road infrastructure and a In fact, the motivation for both can- The 58-year-old is confident that his vast one-on-one feel with residents. didates to run is because they are greatly

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Timothy Currin Q: 1. Please provide biographical information which I am proud to call home. I believe all of us A: I believe we need to continue the growth of Delhi and experience, and explain why you are run- residents working together can keep Holt/Delhi in Township, but also promote the business we have. ning for the office. the top ten places to live in the State of Michigan. We need to also keep improving our relationship Party: Dem A: I am running for Delhi Township Supervisor be- I will represent each and every resident. I believe I with Holt Public Schools. We need to continue our Biographical Info: cause: I am a lifelong resident of Delhi. I went to can bring fresh ideas and compassion to the office efforts in regionalization with the other townships. Education: Some Col- Holt High School, I am on the board for Give a Kid o f Supervisor. We need to continue our support of the Police and lege Projects, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Firefighters. I plan on being a voice for every citizen I retired from the Ingham County Sheriffs Office, Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the of- in Delhi Townships. and currently work for Holt Public Schools. Delhi fice and what actions would you take to address Township is a great community, a community in them if elected?

Guy L. Sweet Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and Planning Commissioner between 1984 and them if elected? and experience, and explain why you are run- 1996, and gained a thorough understanding of how A: I want to make the Township Supervisor’s office Party: Dem ning for the office. township government works. In addition, I have more accessible to the public. To accomplish this Biographical Info: A: I have lived in Delhi Township for over 50 years, held leadership positions in my church, a local ser- goal I will hold regularly scheduled office hours and have been a Delhi home owner for over 30 years. vice club, and a labor organization that represented during which persons who live, work, or do busi- Education: Washing- For the past 33 years, I have been employed as an over 300 public sector employees. I learned how to ness in the Township can meet with me and discuss ton and Lee University assistant prosecuting attorney for Ingham County. run board meetings and get business done in a fair their concerns. I will also make myself available to Law School (1982), Al- I am running for Township Supervisor because my and efficient manner. give presentations about township government to bion College (1979), community involvement and leadership experience local service clubs, scout troops, church congrega- Holt High School has prepared me to lead the Board of Trustees for Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the of- tions and other organizations. (1975) the next four years. I served as a Township Trustee fice and what actions would you take to address

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Davenport, who played on Sexton names on the ballot and I want to make didate Jerry Ketchum, who took 17.6 High School's last state champion- sure people know who I am and know percent of a three-candidate field as a House races ship football team, concedes he won't what I'm doing." Democrat. Ketchum has been elected Schor, Cochran do muchcampaigning until this week, Schor has raised nearly $100,000 on three times to the Delhi Township Board which is when he figures most people this campaign. And while the challenges and ran unsuccessfully for the Ingham fending off challenges make up their minds. He's of the opinion in the Democratic primary may not end County Commission in 2000. the current state representative doesn't up being as seriously as they could have As for Cochran, the former Lansing fire State Reps. Andy Schor, D-Lansing, have much to run on and is the one on been, Schor said he's not "taking his foot chief, he's facing a primary challenge by and Tom Cochran, D-Mason, are each the hot seat. off the gas" in terms of reaching constitu- Michigan State University student Alec facing a primary challenge, but Lansing "I don't think he's done that much ents. Findlay of Mason. The Okemos High gradu- observers don't see for the communi- "I don't want to take it for granted ate participated in the Army ROTC for four either as being at ty, but that's up to and then lose because I didn't work hard years and was elected twice as a repre- risk of losing. community," Dav- enough," Schor said. sentative of his college to the General As- Schor's bid for enport said. "Vote Davenport said when he does get roll- sembly of the MSU's student government his final House your conscience." ing, he will hit churches and neighbor- body. term allowed under Schor, on the hoods in Lansing's south side. Davenport "I have always been interested in poli- term limits became other hand, is al- said Schor won his seat in the 2012 pri- tics and through my upbringing and edu- more perfunctory most running like mary because three African-American cation I gained a strong urge to serve," than automatic he's facing Lansing candidates split up the vote. Findlay said. "As I got older, I became when a pair of po- Schor Cochran Mayor Virg Berne- Combined, A'Lynne Robinson, Griffin disillusioned with the way Michigan was litical neophytes ro planting his yard Rivers and Dale Copedge received 45.09 heading. Keeping up with state politics, filed at the April signs throughout percent of the vote in the Lansing-based I saw many legislators neglect to pass or 19 deadline. Both retired municipal eco- Lansing, knocking doors and sending 68th House District. Schor received even propose com- nomic coordinator Chris Davenport, 68, out literature as if his political future is 43.24 percent. Davenport is an African mon-sense policy and attorney Eric Nelson filed paper- on the line. American. that benefited every work with the state vowing not to spend "Former Speaker Curtis Hertel always The rumor among the political types Michigander." or raise $1,000 on their campaign. Nei- said there are two ways to run: Scared in town was either Davenport, Nelson or Meanwhile, Co- ther has run a particularly visible cam- and unopposed," Schor said. "You need possibly both were put-ups by Bernero to chran said he's been paign. to take it seriously. There will be three make Schor work in response to rumors knocking about 500 that Schor was eyeing a possible 2017 doors a week, meet- challenge to the three-term mayor. How- ing with constituent Democrats behind the scenes are urging ever, there's no proof that is the case. Clark groups and "keeping Gilbert to switch her primary residence to "He has nothing to do with me," Dav- his down" as far as 8th U.S. another state to eliminate any subjective de- enport said. staying visible in the termination. But what she plans to do hasn't Nelson, the third candidate in the community. House District been announced. field, is a life-long Lansing resident who Democrats have a If Gilbert successfully exits the General said he opted to run against Schor be- 53-47 percent edge Gilbert on ballot Election ballot, Democratic Party officials in cause as a former teacher and attorney on the base number despite exiting race Ingham, Livingston and Oakland counties he felt the timeline was right for him to in the 67th House will name Shreli, 29, to take her spot. serve. District. By compari- Actress Melissa Gilbert vowed in May Shkreli is a first-generation American and Besides that, Nelson acknowledged son, the Democrats Findlay that she was quitting daughter of Albanian the rumors of Schor’s possibly running enjoy a 74-26 per- her congressional bid to immigrants. In Macomb for mayor in 2017. "This is more of a filler cent base number unseat U.S. Rep. Mike County, she has worked election for (Schor)," he said. advantage in the 68th. Bishop, R-Rochester, in the criminal division, Nelson said nobody from the Bernero Elsewhere in the Lansing area, Rep. due to health reasons working on homicide, camp urged him to run. Rather, he said Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, does not and local Democrats drug crimes, assaults Schor would "make a great candidate for have a primary challenge in East Lan- have Macomb County and domestic violence mayor." On the other hand, he said Ber- sing/Meridian Township-based 69th assistant prosecutor for four years. nero has had to make decisions with the District and will face perennial candi- Suzanna Shkreli of She is on leave from budget and the city's pension plan that date George Nastas in the November Clarkston in line to re- Gilbert Shkreli the office. Most recently, has "made some uncomfortable, but they general election. place her. she was in the Child Pro- were necessary moves." Also, a rematch of the 2014 election But Gilbert's name will appear before vot- tection Unit in Macomb County, where she The Sexton graduate, who received in the Eaton County-based 71st House ers on Tuesday as the only Democrat in the said she prosecuted crimes against children his degree from Cooley Law School, District will take place this fall between race because she didn't withdraw in time to involving physical and sexual abuse. supports changing the current city tax Republican Tom Barrett and Demo- legally get her name off the ballot. Likewise, Unlike Lance Enderle in 2010 when system from being payroll- and sales- crat Theresa Abed. This time, however, since Shkreli didn't file for office in time, her Democrat Kande Ngalamulume dropped tax oriented to a land value taxation Barrett is the incumbent as opposed to name won't appear on the Aug. 2 ballot. out of the 8th Congressional race after the system. Abed. Neither has a primary election. What will happen is this: filing deadline, Shkreli isn't bothering with a South of Lansing and in rural Ingham North of Lansing in Clinton County, In order to pass the baton from Gilbert to write-in campaign during the primary. County, Republicans are keeping an eye possible House Speaker candidate Tom Shkreli, Gilbert must file paperwork with the Voters are free to write in Shkreli's name on Cochran, who is seeking his final two- Leonard is facing a longshot primary secretary of state to remove her name from if they like, but Enderle managed less than year term in the 67th House District. challenge from small business owner the November General Election ballot. She 10 percent of the primary vote trying to beat Republicans are publicly bullish about Charles Truesdell of Eagle. Josh Derke, must show that she has moved out of state or a name on the ballot so running a write- former Mason Mayor Leon Clark, even a University of Michigan graduate, is is physically unfit to serve, an untested stan- in campaign for the primary for Shkreli is though it's more likely the House Repub- the Democrats' nominee in this district, dard in Michigan. viewed a fruitless exercise. lican Campaign Committee will need to which has a 56 percent Republican base Gilbert apparently has chronic back, neck be spending their resources on defend- number. and head pain, but does that make her "un- — Kyle Melinn, MIRS ing various seats across the state and will fit to serve"? What is the standard on that? leave Clark to his own devices. — Kyle Melinn, MIRS Clark, too, has a primary in 2012 can- 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

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a longtime politician versus a community it takes a while to get used to the inner tions looking to give aid to communities. sponsored, first-time candidate. Both are workings of county government.” He said the biggest issue during his 10th District faceoff Democrats. McGrain, a commissioner since January term has been working to “live within Former board chairman “I’m running for the same reason I did 2009, has ample experience running a dis- [the county's] means.” versus political first-timer in the first place. trict. He is associ- “Since I've been in office we've been in I’ve always been ate director and a position where our revenues have been Most incumbent Ingham County com- interested in chief operating of- decreasing. Certainly we had the real es- missioners are expected to win reelec- public service,” ficer of the Com- tate slump that we had at the end of the tion, but there are two competitive races McGrain said. munity Economic 2000s,” McGrain said. “We've just been in this year, one of them challenging former “My background Development As- a position where we've been facing some board Chairman Brian McGrain. has been in the sociation of Michi- tough budget years. I keep joking that I In District 10, which is the east side public adminis- gan (CEDAM), can't wait till we're in a position where our ofLansing plus parts of Lansing Township tration, and to which specializes revenues are increasing faster than our and East Lansing, incumbent McGrain my residents, I in providing re- expenses because I think there are some faces off against from Robert O. Pena, — wanted to bring sources and train- that to the table; McGrain Pena ing to organiza- See 10th District, Page 13

the district lies north of I-496, but there roll people. he would like to see the jail located along Second District issues is a section jutting south of the high- Sebolt has been working in various Martin Luther King Boulevard Jr. west way, which includes REO Town and the political campaigns locally and national- of the state capital complex. New jail, regional cooperation Moores River Drive neighborhood. That ly knocking doors and stuffing envelopes Both men also expressed concerns and park funds top the list section also includes the embattled Scott for years. He works for a Democratic about how park millage money is distrib- Park property, where the Lansing Board state representative’s office, as does Lud- uted. Approved in 2014, the millage over Two openly gay men are vying to move of Water & Light wants to build a contro- man. its six-year lifespan is expected to net the onto the November ballot as the Demo- versial new power substation. In interviews, City Pulse asked them county about $20 million, said Commis- cratic candidate for the Second County Sebolt graduated from Albion College to identify one specific measurable goal sioner Teri Banas, who chairs the County Commission District. It’s the first time in 2005 with dual majors in psychology by which voters could judge them during Trails and Parks Task Force. in Ingham County history that two out and gender studies. Ludman expects to re-election time in two years. After two years of collecting the rev- gay candidates have battled for the same graduate from Michigan State Univer- Sebolt joked about finding the bath- enues, the county this spring finally ap- seat. sity's James Madison College with a de- room, then pivoted to a promise to push proved a way to release some of that Ryan Sebolt, 33, and Wyatt Ludman, gree in social relations and policy next for measurable progress on regional co- banked cash to address programs. How- 21, want to replace outgoing Commis- year. operation. ever, the proposal would require munici- sioner Rebecca Bahar-Cook. The district But both men have been active in “I would like to be able to sit down palities to pay for upgrades first and seek leans heavily Democratic and the winner Democratic politics for years. Ludman two years from now and say we started reimbursement. Lansing Parks and Rec- of the August primary is expected to win said his first taste of politics was in 2008 x-project, x-project and x-project, be- reation Director Brett Kaschinke told in November against Republican Patricia at the age of 13. He volunteered to knock cause of the county and these communi- the task force that the proposal would Muscovalley. doors for the Obama presidential cam- ties,” Sebolt said. “I would like to point to not work. Lansing has a significant need The district stretches across Lansing’s paign and after passage of the Affordable concrete actual regional efforts that have for the tax cash to fix places like the River downtown into the east side. Most of Care Act passed, Ludman worked to en- gone on — cooperation, joint services — Trail. and be able to point to those.” Said Ludman: “That’s something we Ludman said one of his goals would need to continue working through and be to push to relocate the county jail not put off how we are going to allocate Second District Candidates into Lansing. That proposal is some- the money — hopefully in a way that Provided by the League of Women Voters thing he said he has heard a great deal makes a little bit more sense for Lansing.” of support for while knocking on doors. Sebolt said he has been a big “propo- Positioning the jail in Lansing would re- nent” of the millage. Wyatt Ludman duce duplication of lock-up services for “The money is there, let’s fix it,” he Q: Please provide biographical information and the city as well as make it easier for city said. “We know what needs to be fixed Party: Dem experience, and explain why you are running for residents to travel to the jail for visits and in what priority it needs to be fixed.” Biographical Info: the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. and pick-ups. A: - no response - “That’s a big decision and it’s some- — Todd Heywood Q: 2. 2. What are the priority issues facing the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and thing that everyone pays attention to,” he what actions would you take to address them if said. elected? Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has said A: - no response -

Ryan Sebolt Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and tion infrastructure, government transparency and actions would you take to address them if elected? experience, and explain why you are running for equal protection for the people of our state. After the A: As an Ingham County Commissioner I will build the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. 2013 ice storm, when many members of our commu- on successful efforts, such as Potter’s Park Zoo and Party: Dem A: I grew up in the Lansing area and currently live nity lost power for over a week, I felt compelled to the 9-1-1 Emergency call system, to further regional Biographical Info: in the Westside Neighborhood with my fiancé, Cody. speak out against what I saw as a lack of responsive- cooperation efforts that provide better, more efficient Campaign Web Site: We chose to live in the City of Lansing because we ness during a time of public need. I was encouraged services for citizens. I will prioritize infrastructure voteryansebolt.com love the sense of community in its neighborhoods. by friends and neighbors to continue my public in- spending to maintain the investment citizens have Education: Albion My introduction to public service was running Chris volvement and voice concerns. As an Ingham County made by focusing funds from the Parks and Trails College, BA in Psychol- Swope’s campaign for Lansing City Clerk in 2005. Commissioner, I will be a strong advocate for our Millage to repair the existing pathways. I will look ogy and Gender Stud- Since that time I have had the privilege of working community. out for the interests of our county’s most vulnerable ies, 2005. for several Democratic state lawmakers, including citizens by advocating for programs such as the Ing- House Democratic Floor Leader Sam Singh. I have Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the Ing- ham Health Plan and the juvenile justice courts. worked on various policy issues such as transporta- ham County Board of Commissioners and what City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

friends. I was a year ahead of him at Mau- Courtesy Photo mee Valley Country Day School in Toledo. It Tom as he appeared in Memoir wasn’t through sports. I was unathletic, and the 1964 yearbook in he could care less. His mind was on books, his sophomore year. An music and girls; mine on books and trying to obituary in the student Rest in peace figure out my sexual orientation. Shades of newspaper two years The ride up the elevator is swift — 20 sec- City Pulse, we started an alternative newspa- later described him as onds, one second per floor. Then three flights per together, calling it The Machete, because “highly aware and critical to the waiting room. The door to the observa- the school paper’s name was The Tomahawk of the absurdities of human tion deck is heavy. The carillon, the biggest in (more recently The Maverick). Our paper life, which he enjoyed Texas, is above. In the distance is downtown gave the finger to teachers, faculty and other lampooning with a deft and Austin. I am interested in what is below. students alike. His writing was far funnier witty touch. … Beyond all Somewhere down there on the University and more subtle than mine. these things, Tom was simply of Texas campus, Tom Eckman was murdered Tom lived with his mother, Mary, in an old a good person, a good 50 years ago this Monday. Tom, my best friend apartment building across from the Toledo Mu- friend to have, and we will from high school. seum of Art near downtown, far in more than miss him." just distance from my parents’ suburban home. *** I don’t remember how Tom and I became See Memoir, Page 14

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Robert O. Pena Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and decisions are made that affect their lives. I believe in ommended to be 25 percent of one’s income. Some- experience, and explain why you are running for the political process of this county and I am giving how we have gotten away from that. That housing the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. the people a chance to choose. Life is so much better percentage of one’s salary grew. That does not leave a Party: Dem A: I am a Highway Engineer. I attended the Univer- when we have choices. I believe in accountability. I lot financial wiggle room for when unexpected finan- Biographical Info: sity of Texas at Austin Civil Engineering department believe in integrity. I believe in commitment to the cial costs happen. Leaving many struggling to come Campaign Web Site: and graduated in December of 1985. After that I community. I have 30 years of experience in design up with housing funds. Leaving many forfeiting facebook.com/bob- was accepted in to the Civil Engineering program at and construction projects. things that they really need. Communication is one forcommissioner Michigan State University where received a Master of of the biggest frustrations of our district. All should Education: MSCE Science in Civil Engineering in August of 1992. The Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the Ing- have their concerns aired at the table. Budgeting will Michigan State Uni- focus of my career has been on designing and con- ham County Board of Commissioners and what be the biggest tools here. When I walk out of a room, versity; BSCE Univer- struction roads. With some bridge experience also. I actions would you take to address them if elected? the light goes off. Every dollar that I save on util- sity Texas Austin; ABD am running because I believe that it is time for me to A: Transportation, medical care for all, accessibility ity can be used for food budget or something else of Michigan State Uni- give back to my home community. A lot of my neigh- to quality food for everybody, opportunity to decent need. I am already choosing between Calories Dollars versity bors have been asking me to run for years. I ardently work, education, and safe and quality housing that is and Kilowatt Dollars. I think many of the people in believe that people deserve a voice at the table were really affordable. It used to be that housing was rec- the district are making those same kinds of decisions.

Brian McGrain Q: 1. Please provide biographical information and based nonprofit development organizations. I am pension and other post-employment costs. Speak- experience, and explain why you are running for running for re-election because I feel I am highly ing of legacy costs, my second priority is taking care the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. qualified to continue my service to my constituents. of our aging facilities and setting the County up for Party: Dem A: I am serving my 4th term on the Ingham County I have 8 years of experience on the Commission, and the next 50 years with enhanced or re-built facili- Biographical Info: Board of Commissioners. I also serve on the Lan- I feel that I have developed a top-notch understand- ties. While the jail and courts project is our biggest Campaign Web Site: sing Board of Zoning Appeals, the Ingham County ing of the workings of the County in that time. I also upcoming project, we must also take into account brianmcgrain.com Land Bank Board, the Tri-County Regional Planning believe strongly in the value of serving one's commu- the shape of all of our other aging infrastructure and Education: BS, Ur- Commission, the Ingham County Economic Devel- nity. planning to maximize investments that are made in opment Corporation and Brownfield Redevelop- new buildings and remodels. This leads into a third ban/Regional Plan- ment Authority, and the Greater Lansing Convention Q: 2. What are the priority issues facing the Ing- priority, which is encouraging master space planning ning; MPA, Public and Visitors Bureau. By day, I serve as the Associate ham County Board of Commissioners and what for the County overall. We have begun to look at our Administration; both Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Community actions would you take to address them if elected? space needs and think strategically about what our from Michigan State Economic Development Association of Michigan A: Our top priority is ensuring a balanced budget future needs are and how they can be accommodated University (CEDAM). CEDAM is a state-wide trade association into the future. Not only must we balance dimin- within our existing footprint, or what might we need which provides advocacy and training services for ished revenue against ever-increasing costs, we are to add, given our existing/future staff numbers and its members, which are predominantly community- also taking into account legacy costs, which includes future space needs.

things too. A self-described “fiscal con- issues in government today is transpar- infrastructure repair and community 10th District servative,” the newcomer said he brings ency. health. with him pertinent life experience, but “We’re stewards of the public trust, ev- “On Aug. 3, I’m going to be busy, from page 12 also a closer-to-home touch that other erybody pays taxes, that money is put in I already know that,” Pena said about candidates don’t have. a big fund. I don’t think the public has the day after the primary election. “I’ve things that we all like to do.” “I’m not a career politician, I am a a good understanding of the distribution been doing a lot of stuff behind the Some of those things, he said, are re- concerned citizen and I did this at the re- of the money,” Pena said. “I’m in the com- scenes, and I will continue to do that. storing park positions scaled back due to quest of my neighborhood and friends,” munity, I’m visible, people can come to So Aug. 3, no matter what, I’m going budget cuts, implementing more “inno- Pena said. “I’ve been a civil engineer for me.” to be busy.” vative programming” to help with child 32 years. We had to put together the Pena regularly volunteers “every night neglect and juvenile delinquency situa- projects by a deadline, and the project of the week, Saturdays and Sundays too” — Eve Kucharski tions, and maintaining a “progressive” had a certain dollar amount. So I’m very at places like Habitat for Humanity and and “cutting edge” healthcare system. cognizant of budget.” the Greater Lansing Food Bank. If elect- Pena said he would like to see those Democrat Pena said one of the biggest ed, he will prioritize education, road and 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

lacked the stomach to go to Saints Peter and Memoir Paul Cemetery for the burial. I also couldn’t bring myself to go to Aus- from page 13 tin over the next five decades, despite visit- ing many other places in Texas. But when a Books were everywhere, music always on. His newspaper conference came up Austin close guitar was in his hands or nearby. to the 50th anniversary, I decided to go. His parents were divorced, his dad an The second evening, I toured the tower English professor at Bowling Green State with a couple of dozen others. “The Eyes of University. Mary struggled to make ends Texas” played on the carillon. For 20 min- meet, working with welfare cases at a local utes or so, we quietly circled the tower. Back hospital. Tom resented his absent father. He inside, I engaged a campus police officer, called him Fred, and not unusually preceded telling him I was there because of what had it with an expletive. I recall only meeting happened to my friend 50 years ago. “He’s a Fred once, when Tom and Mary took me legend,” the officer responded, referring to along to party at his place. Fred couldn’t what I too had long believed, that Tom had have been more charming, the very picture died saving a pregnant woman. of the avuncular English professor in his cot- Two student guides offered a brief history tagey near-campus home also full of books. of the building. No mention of what I had Mary stayed behind, giving Tom the keys to come there for. No call for questions. Taking her Volkswagen Beetle. He had never driven him aside, I asked one guide why he hadn’t a stick before, but Tom got us back to Toledo, even mentioned Whitman. Nearly whisper- grinding the gears at every start. ing, he said: “The president of the university When Tom went off to UT, where his dad has forbidden it.” Seeing I was taken aback, had also taught, Mary went with him, working he volunteered, “There is evidence of it.” as a VISTA volunteer. After he was murdered, Back outside, he glanced up. Above the she sought and received a transfer to New door, a chunk of concrete was missing. Oth- York City. There she continued her work with er holes had been filled in. They were bullet the poor, rising to run a day-care program that holes from unsuccessful marksmen trying to served 6,000 people. “I was not going to be stop the shooting. defeated by it,” she told a reporter for a story Some high schoolers in my tour group had about how she had dealt with her tragedy. returned to the observation deck. I asked them Tom’s senior year, Fred wouldn’t pay the if they had ever heard of Charles Whitman. “My tuition for him at our private school, so Tom aunt who went here told me about him,” one transferred to a tough inner-city school, said. Was it taught in Texas history? They all Scott High, where I’d have gone had my par- nodded no. ents not white-flighted our Old West End Back on the ground, I asked if there was home. Our friendship had already taken a memorial. I was directed to the nearby a hit — as student council president, I was Jana Birchum/courtesy Austin Chronicle Turtle Pond. There I read a plaque about its proctoring the library, and his girlfriend, The author outside the University of Texas Tower earlier this month. ecological significance. I walked around the Michael Ashley, had violated the code of pond. I saw no memorial. silence one too many times. I gave her de- “Help me! Somebody help me!” screamed I handed the list to an editor. I told him When I returned to Lansing, I emailed tention. Tom, who had worked hard for me Claire Wilson as she fell to the searing con- I know a Tom Eckman from Toledo who’s a UT’s chief information officer to ask if there to win that election — I was pitted against crete heated by ninety-eight degrees of relent- student at UT. were a ban and a memorial. A spokeswoman the school’s most popular upperclassman, less sunshine. … I called friends. We gathered to watch the responded that the tour guide was mistaken so our strategy was to pander to the under- Her baby died instantly. Immediately, evening news. They showed a picture of Tom. and assured me that neither the current nor classmen — thought I had gotten too big for Thomas Eckman knelt, reached out and I felt a stab in my heart. A pain I hadn't felt be- previous president had declared any such my britches. Then I was off to college. I’d see asked her what was wrong. Before she could fore or since. prohibition. She said there was indeed a me- Tom on breaks, but it wasn’t the same. answer, a 6mm round entered his back left *** morial and that I must have missed it, which shoulder just below the neck, Given the tra- Two Austin policemen finally got onto the I apparently did, as did a local photogra- *** jectory, the bullet entered and fatally dam- observation deck and killed Whitman. By pher who was with me. A story in the Austin Aug. 1, 1966: Charles Whitman climbed aged the internal thoracic area. Eckman died then he had murdered 16 and wounded at American-Statesmen last March said there the tower at UT that morning, having al- instantly and fell on his critically injured least 31. (Another victim was a former Uni- was a “small plaque” near the pond. The sto- ready killed his wife and mother. A former girlfriend. Many of his friends knew Thomas versity of Toledo graduate student.) It was ry announced that alumni from 50 years ago Marine with a Sharpshooter’s Badge, Whit- Eckman to be a “gentle and affectionate boy” the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. It were working to create a larger memorial to man, armed with pistols and rifles, barri- and were convinced that he died trying to was at first inexplicable in a country that de- be dedicated on the 50th anniversary. “Most caded himself and began his shooting spree. shield Claire. spite the turbulent ‘60s had not seen the gun of us who have been involved in this have Tom was his second victim. In his book “A *** violence we know today. When an autopsy been very upset,” it quoted an Austin lawyer, Sniper in the Tower,” Gary M. LaVergne I was back home in Toledo that summer revealed that Whitman had had a brain tu- Jim Bryce, a UT alumnus who was there that describes Tom and his girlfriend, Claire M. from my first college year, working as a copy mor, the nation was relieved. day 50 years back. “It seems pretty clear the Wilson, as being children of the 1960s and boy at The Blade, an afternoon newspaper. The family brought Tom’s body back to university was avoiding the issue.” members reportedly of the radical group Events in Austin unfolded on our cycle that Ohio. The funeral was in tiny Ottawa, Ohio, What is also clear is that Monday will Students for a Democratic Society. Claire Monday (as Aug. 1 also is this year). As our more than hour south of Toledo. Friends mark not just the 50th anniversary of Whit- was eight months’ pregnant with a boy (not, midafternoon deadline approached, I was and I traveled there in a small caravan. The man’s rampage and Tom’s death, but also the as I understand it, fathered by Tom). ordered to the wire room to rip copy on the family’s Catholic Church was closed for effective date of a bill passed by the Texas Looking down on her from a fortress 231 shootings and run it to the desk. I was excited renovation, so the funeral was mounted on Legislature. The measure will allow guns to feet, Whitman pulled the trigger. With his to be part of an important story. Ten bells the same stage where the annual musical be carried into college campus buildings in four-power scope he would have clearly seen rang on The Associated Press teletype ma- comedy was performed. It was my first High the state. her advanced state of pregnancy. As if to chine, signaling a “bulletin.” It was the first Mass. As incense drifted toward us, I re- define the monster he had become, he chose list of fatalities. I tore it off and hustled to the member thinking how much fun Tom would — Berl Schwartz the youngest life as his first victim from the newsroom, on the way glancing at the names. have had cracking sardonic jokes about this deck. … I stopped. Thomas F. Eckman. Eckman. Tom. spectacle. When it ended, all but one of us City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15

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ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER how far away potential catches are. This means that in order to catch anything, one must walk, and possibly walk far. After the player walks some distance in the direction shown on the map, Pokémon will appear without warn- ing. One must use tools, aptly named Pokéballs, to catch the creatures. Players use the touch screen to lob on the the balls at them. It’s as simple as can be, and people are crazy about it. MSU graduate student Connor Glosser said he doesn’t need to down- load the app. He enjoys kicking back and watching others succumb to the hype. “It was the ‘it’ thing when I was in second or third grade, but now it’s super Pokémon GO takes fun to watch,” Glosser said. “I love walk- ing around campus, seeing these groups over Lansing area, of people, and they all have their phones businesses join in out and they’re pointing around in some Eve Kucharski/City Pulse direction. And then, all of a sudden, Cassie Leigh, Alex Bryant, Louis Mick and Devin Cook (left to right) gather to catch the hunt someone will say ‘Oh, there it is!’ and Pokémon at the South Lansing Farmer's Market. they’ll all run off in a direction.” The obsession is fueled by an element PokéStops also are real locations, but The hype has been working, at least in By EVE KUCHARSKI of competition. Pokémon Gyms are real- these merely provide resources. They Dunbar’s case. Last Thursday, the mar- People swarmed across the park in world locations where players can battle can, however, be rigged to attract Poké- ket advertised the game for the first time. Meridian Township’s Historical Village, for rank among three teams: Mystic, Val- mon, using a “lure module” that draws Dunbar reported an 82 percent spike in rushing to a central gazebo like ants con- or and Instinct, outfitted in blue, red and any little guys in the area to a specific lo- attendance — 32 percent higher than her verging on a lump of sugar. “Mom, look!” yellow, respectively. cation for 30-minute increments. highest attendance day in 2016 yet. Con- yelled a child’s voice. Then I saw it, too. This is where business savvy ties into sidering the popularity of the app, the There, in the middle of the park, was a Pokémon GO. As the phenomenon ex- jump is unsurprising. Dratini. I began to sweat. plodes across social media, businesses Alex Bryant, the intern who turned Of course, it wasn’t actually standing offer a variety of Pokémon-related ben- Dunbar onto the app, said that the three there. It was on my phone — all of our efits to players. They might offer dis- main spots in Lansing to catch Pokémon phones. For those who don’t know what counts based on in-game team member- are at the corner of Michigan and Grand a Dratini is, it’s actually rather cute, and ship or generally turn themselves into avenues, by the Radisson Hotel; the cor- pretty rare. That’s why I’m patting myself Pokémon-centric venues. To name only ner of Washington Square and Allegan on the back for nabbing two of them. But two such tie-ins, the Claddagh Irish Pub Street; and on the Allegan Street side of more important, it is one of hundreds in Eastwood Towne Center has a Face- the Capitol lawn. of catchable Pokémon (the plural is the book advertisement, while Zoobie’s Old Some area municipalities have is- same as the singular) in Niantic and the Town Tavern posted on Twitter about sued official guidelines for the invading Pokémon Company’s new app, Pokémon the app. swarms of players. Meridian Township GO. “All these 25-and-unders here in the issued a two-page list of 20 “safety tips” “I came out here the other day and ex- office are playing the game,” said Lansing discouraging people from playing the pected to be the only person at eight in City Councilwoman Kathie Dunbar, who game while driving, in parks after dusk, the morning out of work, and said ‘Wow, runs the South Lansing Farmer’s Market or on private property. “Players have there’s 20 other people here!’” Ingham and the South Lansing Community De- been observed staring at their phones County Sheriff Department employee velopment Association. while skateboarding, rollerblading, cy- Dave Drury said. When Drury came back An intern told Dunbar that the mar- cling and walking,” the release scolds. later that night, the number had swelled ket’s location, the parking lot of St. Ca- “Watch where you are going.” to 60. simir Parish, happened to have two Though Bryant feels the initial hype It’s only been out for a few weeks, but PokéStops and a PokéGym. The market will die down, he thinks Pokémon GO according to IGN, Pokémon GO was the is held every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. has just begun its cultural takeover. top-grossing app in the U.S. App Store “We had just been discussing differ- “A lot of the hardcore Pokémon fans, just one day after its release. ent, inventive, creative ways that we people who still play the (original) Game- The object of the game is to collect could promote the farmers market out- boy games, they’ve stayed with the games as many Pokémon as possible. The app side the box,” Dunbar said. She plans to for 15 years,” Bryant said. “A lot of the uses a phone’s GPS and camera to show Eve Kucharski/City Pulse take advantage of her fortuitous hunt- people who own businesses in the area are the user’s location by means of a custom A Pidgey (a bird creature from the ing grounds to use Pokémon GO as a playing it themselves. To not capitalize avatar on the world map. The player is Pokémon GO game) appears in front of marketing tool through social media on this craze that’s happening right now also equipped with a map that shows the South Lansing Farmers Market. posts. would be a missed opportunity.” City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17

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A Break In The Heat by Joshua Pugh

THERE’S A BREAK IN THE HEAT COMING. of the first class of jazz students at The Juilliard School, and Soon after, OTBADA tried their hand at music festivals with “Snake since has earned recognition all over the world. We’re lucky to Rodeo,” Art & Octoberfest, and in 1995, JazzFest, followed by A cool breath of jazz is coming to break this midsummer heat have Dease as an instructor at the Michigan State University BluesFest. wave that seemed a long time coming, and now seems like it jazz program, and next week he’ll take the stage at JazzFest may never leave. with some familiar young names like Endea Owens, Luther Today OTBADA has grown into the Michigan Institute for Allison, Markus Howell, and Immanuel Wilkins. Then, we’ll shut Contemporary Art (MICA), but its goals have remained It will soon be gone more permanently - the heat, and down the weekend Old Town with Lansing’s own Ramona constant. MICA serves as a catalyst for community develop- festival season in Old Town Lansing, all faded into a distant Collins, whose sassy, swingin’ vocal style has made her an ment through quality arts programming, including the MICA memory, leaving us behind to wait out the winter. audience favorite at clubs and festivals all over the Midwest. Gallery in Old Town and those three summer festivals. “If music is a place - then jazz is the city,” said Vera Nazarian. This year, together all weekend we’ll create a splash of color MICA’s mission: to create an open space for people to meet old friends and make new friends and in the context of Without meaning to, that statement nicely summed up the in the streets of Old Town, and urge all attendees to help us the arts, have conversations about how to make a better spirit of Old Town and of all of us at the Michigan Institute make our own spontaneous art explosion with the theme community. for Contemporary Art, where a team of volunteers and staff “Red Dress, Dress Red.” proudly produces Lansing JazzFest, as well as the annual Plenty has changed over the last two decades in Old Town. A few other things have remained constant, including Michigan BluesFest and the Grand American FishRodeo, all In the early 1980s the intersection of Turner and Grand admission into the beverage tent, affectionately known as bringing thousands of people into Lansing since the early 1990s. River was surrounded by a ghost town on the north side the Turnaround Lounge. After 22 years, it’s still a bargain at just $5, offering a great place to watch the action from both MICA works hard to create open spaces in the community of Lansing, famous for who we used to be. People were stages as well as enjoy cold beer and wine. to connect with old friends, meet new ones, and engage losing interest in local downtowns across the country, and in conversations about how to make a better community. Old Town was no exception. Local artists like Terry Terry of MICA is blessed by the talents and commitment of dozens of We also work to encourage economic development and Message Makers and the late Robert Busby of the Creole dedicated people, who you can read more about in the next the preservation of historic buildings through quality arts Gallery saw potential early on, in the neighborhood’s now- few pages. Their remarkable time commitment keeps the programming, bringing people together to share the joys of famous brick buildings and location on the shore of the river. festivals free, and allows MICA to dedicate resources directly music, expression, and so much more. After about a decade operating as the North Lansing Art to the community. Like every year, this year’s 22nd annual JazzFest will Association, Old Town was born, with the rebranding of that We hope you’ll join us for the 22nd annual Lansing JazzFest, have something for everyone. Friday evening, the nearly venture as the Old Town Business and Art Development and when it’s just a memory, we hope you’ll keep supporting impossibly high energy Lowdown Brass Band (LDB) has Association (OTBADA). our vision of the arts and community in Old Town for promised to “melt your face off” as they close out the night decades to come. on our South Stage. LDB is hard to capture with a genre and Terry Terry led creative forums to envision possibilities for harder to ignore, as their dynamic vocals and energy will the district and introduced and promoted the name Old PRODUCED BY bring even the shiest audience member to their feet. Town. He helped obtain a grant from the National Trust for Historian Preservation that put Old Town among their very On Saturday evening we’ll welcome the brilliant, two-time first urban Mainstreet programs and he was one of the Grammy winning Michael Dease, who cut his teeth as part founders of the Old Town Commercial Association. City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

General Festival Information

Free Admission – Donations Invited Accessibility JazzFest is FREE to the public, thanks to our supporters. Lansing JazzFest cares for those with disabilities in the And your gift can help keep it that way. Please look for the following ways. As an outdoor street festival, the festival bucket brigade, and drop in your cash donation. Or visit venue is naturally wheelchair accessible. Handicap- JazzLansing.com to donate online by credit card or PayPal. accessible parking is available on both sides of E. Grand River Ave. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. The Turnaround Lounge For the same price as it was in 1995 - just $5 a day - the River Boat at JazzFest Turnaround Lounge is a prime location to enjoy music from Lansing Metro Marinas offers different options on the two both main stages. NEW this year: get your entry tickets days of the Festival. online and bypass the line - just visit JazzLansing.com and click on Turnaround Lounge! FRIDAY: Half-hour TOURS of the Grand River, 5-8 pm, at discount prices. Departures from the dock at Burchard Park, Happy Hour next to the Brenke Fish Ladder, close to JazzFest activities. FREE admission to The Turnaround Lounge 4–6 pm on Friday, SATURDAY: TAXI SERVICE 1-10 pm. Round trips and free for children for ages 21+. under 6. Depart Lansing City Market on the hour (:00) and from Old Town on the half hour (:30). Parking is available near the City Beer & Wine choices Market, at the Lansing Center and surrounding areas. For the same price as it was in 1995 – just $5 a day – the Turnaround Lounge is a prime location to enjoy music KidzBeat from both main stages. We hope you’ll enjoy the following The KidzBeat area presents free activities for kids of all ages beverage choices offered by Westside Beer Distributers on Saturday from 1 to 5 pm. Capital Area District Library will (subject to change): be hosting hands on art projects and bringing their mobile library truck. MICA Gallery will be sponsoring a children’s Cans: Draft: activity. Kids can also experience music at the instrument Blakes El Chavo Bud Light petting zoo of woodwind and brass instruments, guided by This Year’s Poster Blakes Flannel Mouth Dark Horse Crooked Tree musicians from MSU Community Music School and Marshall We’re proud to present something special for the visual Bud Aluminums Deschutes Black Butte Music. theme of JazzFest 2016. BL Aluminums Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Magic Hat #9 New Belgium Fat Tire Barbara Hranilovich, a locally-based multimedia artist, created a Bad Ass Stella Cidre wonderfully expressive poster that inspired this year’s theme of New Belgium Slow Ride “Red Dress or Dress Red.” Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout “It’s always easier when there’s a story to tell,” said Wine List: Hranilovich, and Old Town and the annual festivals are full of stories. Barbara has created the artwork for many JazzFest Pop Crush – Red Blend and BluesFest posters. Hidden Crush – Cab and Chardonnay Simply Naked – Moscato and Pinot Grigio Barbara will be signing posters Saturday from 4-6 pm at the new UrbanBeat at 1215 Turner St. Come see and bid on the Retail Vendors Food Vendors original artwork and buy a signed poster. (Subject to change) Food Court Sisthas Creative Designs Amist Concessions As always, you’ll be able to stop in to the MICA Gallery and Silver Talisman Helping Our Heroes – Pies purchase your own copy of the poster. Nanis Fashion Maria’s Tacos To read more about Barbara’s work, you can visit hranilovich. Joyland Enterprise Cinnamon Nuts & More com. Barbara will also be hosting an exhibit at the Katalyst Laura Ray Art Cottage Inn Pizza WKAR BackStage Pass Gallery in Old Town, starting in September. Psychic Angel (Palm Reading Finley’s Smokehouse We’re proud to welcome videographers from WKAR’s and Psychic Readings) Amie Joe’s Elephant Ears BackStage Pass program to capture performances at the And next weekend at JazzFest, don’t forget to wear a red Cralas Couture Clinton Hot Dogs 22nd Lansing JazzFest! Edited footage will be broadcast dress - or dress red! Melting Moments in 83 markets (and growing) around the country. Watching Fire & Rice those, you can say “I was there!” Watch this year and past UrbanBeat 1213 Turner shows at http://wkar.org/programs/backstage-pass. Teff-Rific Ethiopian Cuisine

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Around JazzFest

Second Shift: MICA Documentary on Lansing and General Motors Nominated for Emmy Award Lansing’s history with General Motors dates back to the founding of Olds Motor Works in 1897, and the acquisition of Olds by General Motors in 1908.

Over the years, GM expanded production beyond the Lansing Car Assembly main plant and body shop. GM opened the Fisher Body Plant along Verlinden, a sheet metal plant on Saginaw Avenue and a service parts warehouse in Delta Township.

In 1984, Lansing plants began producing non-Olds vehicles. One of many challenges faced was the fact that partially completed vehicles that began at the Fisher Body Plant had to be transported across town by truck to the Lansing Car Assembly Plant to be completed. This was very costly and inconvenient, a fact compounded by additional pressures being placed on All-New Public Mural Showcases Decades of GM by the evolving global economy.

JazzFest and BluesFest Art In 1996, GM announced that they would bring production of the new Oldsmobile Alero to This year at JazzFest we are unveiling an all-new public mural that may look familiar to those Lansing, but that after production finished in 2004, GM planned to leave Lansing. The city of you who have joined us for festival seasons in the past. faced the threat of losing local operations, resulting in the loss of thousands of high paying jobs, major tax revenue, and significant support for area nonprofits. Then Lansing mayor The side of the building that houses the Arts Council of Greater Lansing (1208 Turner) and the David Hollister teamed up with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to create the Blue MICA Gallery is now home to a massive mural featuring artwork from the last two decades of Ribbon Committee to Keep GM. Mayor Hollister and Jack Davis, then chairman of the Chamber, JazzFests and BluesFests posters. co-chaired the committee and launched a public campaign entitled “Lansing Works! Keep GM,” to persuade GM to remain in the city. This mural has been a long time vision of Terry Terry to take elements of poster art from all of the festivals and make a representative collage. He enlisted Tim Whalen, former graphic artist The campaign was successful (GM has built several plants), and years later is still a model for truly regional cooperation between business interests, labor unions, and community and at MessageMakers, to create the design. Habitat for Humanity’s primed the wall during their elected leaders. Rock the Block Women’s Build, O’Leary’s donated the paint and the hard painting work is being

done by Reach Art Studio under the guidance of Joy Baldwin. In 2014, Second Shift, a documentary film provided by MessageMakers through a collaborative process was completed, and has been boradcast throughout Michigan and soon the US. You can be a part of the story of Old Town’s festivals this year - take your photo with the

mural and share it on social media. Make sure you’re tagging us on Facebook at Lansing To be released this August is the book, Second Shift published by Mcgraw Hill and authored by JazzFest, and on Twitter @LansingJazzFest. David Hollister, Roy Tadgerson, Thomas Holt and David Cross.

About the Mural Second Shift is one of the many innovative projects undertaken by the Michigan Institute for The JazzFest and BluesFest Old Town Mural is a Community Art Project in partnership with 24 Contemporary Art in service of our goal to serve as a catalyst for community development teens in REACH Studio Art Center’s Teen Open Studio, the Michigan Institute for Contemporary through quality arts programming. Art, Message Makers, Habitat for Humanity, and local muralists Samskee (Sam deBourbon), We are very proud of this documentary being honored with an Emmy nomination, and grateful to Lebaron Rodgers II, Steven Allen, Kaitlyn Granger, & Julie Smith. Through a partnership with the Lansing community for sharing this unique story of our collective community history with us. REACH Studio Art Center led by Joy Baldwin, at-risk youth participated in this program bringing a splash of color to the streets of Old Town.

This mural style is being referred to as a coloring book, where graffiti muralists spray the black outlines at night with the use of a projector and REACH teens and muralists/mentors then fill in the colors.

This project is funded by MICA, State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board, the City of Lansing, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Capital Area United Way, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. We are also very grateful to have the paint provided by O’Leary Paint.

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JazzFest 2016 Performers

Friday, August 5, 2016 Orquesta Ritmo 8:15pm – 9:30pm | North Stage

Solace with Aneesa Strings Orquesta Ritmo has been performing all over the Midwest and Dakota Peterson for many years. They have opened for a number of national 5:30pm – 6:30pm | North Stage and international acts, including such artists as Salsa great Solace was born when Dakota Peterson and Meg Brennan Oscar D’Leon, recording artists Los Lobos, The Bangles at the pondered the idea of an all-women’s band over lunch. The Common Ground Festival in Lansing, and Pete Escovido at the first all-female Jazz quartet at MSU, Solace is the unique Flint Jazz Festival among others. The band has also garnered amalgamation of passion, energy, and sensitivity. These a number of accolades including a Special Tribute from the women have a vision to not only express their love for music Michigan Legislature for promoting the Cuban Culture in the but also to be an example for other women musicians. Mid-Michigan area. Currently, the Band has been performing at Coming from all over the country to study Jazz at MSU, these many Festivals and Private Functions all over the State. women are mentored and trained under some of the most Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan, elite faculty in the United States. Solace includes Dakota JAMM Scholarship Band Peterson (drums), Meg Brennan (sax), Jessica Holmes (piano), 2:00pm – 3:00pm | South Stage and Aneesa Strings (bass). The Sandy Izensen annual scholarship winner is drawn at random from a pool of recommended high school students studying jazz, and the $500 prize is designated to fund summer study or private lessons.

The 2016 JAMM Scholarship Quartet consists of the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan’s three most recent Sandy Izenson Scholarship Recipients: Conor McCornack on drums, from East Lansing HS (2014), Clif Metcalf on Hammond B3, from Alma HS (2015), and Abigail Zerbe on vocals, from Alma HS. The scholarship recipients will be joined by JAMM member Doug Fritch on guitar, leading the group.

Nicole New & the Woodward Horns Lowdown Brass Band 9:30pm – 11:00pm | South Stage 6:45pm – 8:15pm | South Stage The Lowdown Brass Band (LDB), hailing from Chicago, IL, is a 28 year old Detroiter Nicole New is a passionate and horn-driven tour de force. From street beat to metal, the LDB provocative singer alluring crowds with her sensitivity and showcases their unique high-energy style on their latest soulfulness as one of Detroit’s premier band leaders. Nicole’s release “Lowdown Sounds.” eclectic style of singing, drawing from her early influences The LDB breaks the barrier between audience and performer of performing Jazz, Pop, Opera and musical theatre has with their live show, which features dynamic vocals, Rapper transformed into a sound all her own. The Nicole New Group Billa Camp , and body movement that gets any wallflower up is making a lasting impression at performance venues all and on their feet. over Michigan including The Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, Cliff Bells, London Chop House, Steinway Jazz Cafe and most recently the Midland Symphony. The OtherBand 11:00pm – 1:00am | UrbanBeat 1213 Turner The Woodward Horns are a four-piece horn section from Improvisational jazz, $5 entry. No alcohol. Limited Detroit, Michigan. Performing in and around the region, they seating available, purchase in advance at urbanbeatjazz. have earned a reputation of the highest level of musicianship. brownpapertickets.com Nashon Holloway and As composers, arrangers and performers, The Woodward Bryan Blowers Horns have the ability to breathe life into a project from its Saturday, August 6, 2016 3:00pm – 4:00pm | North Stage earliest stage of inception through to completion. Whether the call is for songwriting or planning, studio recording KIDZBEAT (IN CITY LOT 56) Nashon Holloway is where Amy Winehouse meets Corinne or live performance, the creativity and expertise provided FROM 1:00PM – 5:00PM Bailey Rae. Performance credits include features on The by these players have positioned them as a premier horn Oprah Winfrey Show with David Foster, Jazz at Lincoln section in the Midwest. Bob Wilson Center, Carnegie Hall, Taste of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. Electric guitar mentor Bryan Blowers is a DownBeat Award-winning blues & gospel guitarist with credits such as features with percussionist Randy “Bird” Burghdoff Jamie Haddad, pianist Jeremy Siskind, saxophonist Donny Electric bass mentor McCaslin, and local sensations Bryan Michael Fischer Band and the Shelagh Brown Band. MSU Community Music School Petting zoo — Woodwinds/brass Together, the two are a one-of-a-kind singer/songwriter duo with an artistic, jazzy style and relevant essence born of authenticity. Happendance Community Dance Project 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

JazzFest 2016 Performers

The People’s Jazz Band Betty Baxter “Satin Sounds” 6:45pm – 8:15pm | South Stage The People’s Jazz Band is a Flint-based jazz ensemble, which 2016 JAMM Tribute Honoree performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary jazz. 4:00pm – 5:30pm | South Stage All of the music performed by the PJB has been written and/ or arranged by Michigan musicians. For nearly 60 years, Betty Baxter has entertained audiences all over Michigan, Philly and L.A. with her satiny voice, and has The band’s origins date back to 1980. The band’s sole purpose performed with the likes of Pat Boone, Leroy Vinnegar, Sandy was “to bring Jazz music to the people.” Izenson, Fred Mitchell Jr., Jeff Kressler, Ed Fedewa, Jeff Hall, Fred From May 1980 – July 1981, the PJB performed upwards of 200 Knapp, Eddie Russ, Kurt Krahnke, Mike Daniels, and Pete Siers. concerts in schools, parks, theatres, and festivals all free to the public. Betty is well known in central Michigan having performed at the Lansing Old Town Jazz Festival, the Michigan Festival, Ramona Collins Following those “high-times” in the early 1980’s, the band 9:30pm – 11:00pm | South Stage Lansing Riverfest, MSU ‘Jazz at the Museum’, and their went into a long hibernation until about 3 years ago, when annual Chocolate Party, the Lansing Downtown Arts Festival, the idea of reorganizing the band was proposed for the 30th the YWCA Diana Awards Banquet. She has also performed anniversary of the Flint Jazz Festival. Singer/songwriter/educator/actress & radio host Ramona at BoarsHead Theater, the RE Olds Museum, the Michigan Collins was born in Toledo, but grew up in Lansing, where her Theater, the Southview Concert Series, the Michigan At first, the notion of reforming the PJB seemed undoable, mother was a jazz pianist and singer. Ramona is a premier Historical Museum, and the Lansing Art Gallery. as several band members has passed on, while others had entertainer whose fun, sassy, sultry & swingin’ shows long since moved away. Additionally, the band’s library of have made her an audience favorite at clubs, concerts and music was in tatters and unusable. Despite these challenges, festivals wherever she goes. the PJB was reassembled with both original and new members. The music was reorganized, put back together, Ramona is a past president of the Toledo Jazz Society, and augmented with new material. And lastly, the desire to considered a jazz activist by many who know her, and she create something new and exciting was back! was the driving force for renaming Toledo’s former jazz festival in honor of the late, great Art Tatum.

She has worked with a who’s who of jazz musicians in the Midwest and beyond, and has been honored for her contributions to the arts in her hometown of Toledo.

This singer views her performing career as part entertainment, part educational. To that end, she has taken aspiring young performers under her wing, supporting and Michael Dease encouraging them. “There are a number of young people Fred Knapp Trio 8:15pm – 9:30pm | North Stage 5:30pm – 6:45pm | North Stage who have talent and a great respect for jazz,” she says. “I’m Michael Dease was born in the countryside of Augusta, GA in thrilled they view me as a mentor...it’s inspiring. The Fred Knapp Trio, featuring Jeremy Siskind on piano and the “Deep South,” and played the saxophone and trumpet before David Rosin on bass, remind us of the great trios of the past like choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, Dease moved to Global Roots Jazz Collective the Oscar Peterson Trio, Bill Evans Trio, and Ahmad Jamal Trio New York City to become part of the historic first class of jazz 11:50pm – 1:00am | UrbanBeat students at The Juilliard School, earning both Bachelors and along with the fresh sounds of trios of today. Their repertoire Masters degrees. Dease quickly established a reputation as a consists of new arrangements of song book standards and Improvisational music, jazz standards, and middle Eastern brilliant soloist and sideman, and began recording as a leader. originals from each member of the group. The Trio captivates tunes bridging the cultures featuring Elden Kelly, Igor with their high level of group interaction and dynamics. Always an informed, but forward-thinking musician, Dease Houwat, Denis Shebukhov and Carolyn Koebel. $10 entry. No learned the craft from trombone legends Wycliffe Gordon alcohol. Limited seating available, purchase in advance at and Joseph Alessi. urbanbeatjazz.brownpapertickets.com

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Very Important Partners

There isn’t nearly enough space in this pages to adequately thank our wonderful sponsors, without whom it would simply be impossible to bring mid-Michigan’s premier free outdoor jazz event to Lansing every summer. To all of our sponsors: thank you for your invaluable help. Your support allows us to continue to serve as a catalyst for community development through quality arts programming.

Founding Sponsors MessageMakers

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Virg Bernero, Mayor

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MICA Board of JazzFest Programs include Call for Volunteers MICA Art Gallery Committee We’d love for you to join us for JazzFest or Michigan BluesFest. Directors Lansing JazzFest President | Terry Terry Sign up at www.jazzlansing.com/volunteering. Members Michigan BluesFest Secretary | Tom Cathey Amber McPherson Treasurer | Jim McNeeley Josh Pugh Grand American Fish Rodeo Ed Nicolas Jeff Shoup David Hollister Bob Titus Turner Park Place (1208-1212) historic building Ray Tadgerson Jean Husby rehabilitation project Karri Groomer 1210 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906 Burning Desires Poetry MICA Staff Jose Lopez 517-371-4600 � MICHArts.org

Program Director | Katrina M. Daniels The Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Office Manager | Rosy Goacher that serves as a catalyst for community development through quality arts programming. Gallery Coordinator | Kristi Schwartzly Grants, donations, sponsorships and other revenues support art and artists. Past festival posters are available for Supported in part by funding from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, Ingham County, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, City of Lansing and Downtown Lansing Inc. Program subject purchase all weekend at the MICA Gallery to change. Printing by BRD Printing, Inc Artwork by Barb Hranilovich. Poster Design by InVerve Marketing & Web. 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

Sponsored in part by: JazzLansing.com

Dodge River Dr. Old Town, Friday, August 5 Lansing Enjoy happy hour at the Turnaround Lounge beverage tent. NORTH STAGE 21+ only. 4–6pm Friday. Admission free! ENTRY Clinton St. MAIN STAGES (1200 block of Turner St.) 5:30pm – 6:45pm ...... Solace with Aneesa Strings and Dakota Peterson ...... North Stage EXIT MAP KEY Free Music 6:45pm – 8:15pm ...... Nicole New & the Woodward Horns ...... South Stage 8:15pm – 9:30pm ...... Orquesta Ritmo ...... North Stage ? Information

9:30pm – 11:00pm...... Lowdown Brass Band ...... South Stage Restrooms 11:00pm – 1:00am ...... The OtherBand ...... UrbanBeat ($5. No alcohol) $ ATM Volunteer River Boat Tours: 5–8pm | Open Jam: 8–9:30pm, 1213 Turner St. Beverage Tent Center “The Turnaround Sponsor Lounge” Lounge Handicap Turner Street Turner Parking Saturday, August 6 + First Aid Food KidzBeat Vendors Festival (in City Lot 56) $ $ Merchandise Art & Craft 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Bob Wilson – Electric guitar mentor ENTRY Vendors 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Randy “Bird” Burghdoff – Electric bass mentor Kidz Beat EXIT Area 1:00pm – 5:00pm – MSU Community Music School – Petting zoo — Woodwinds/brass MAIN STAGES (1200 block of Turner St.) SOUTH 2:00pm – 3:00pm ...... JAMM Scholarship Band ...... South Stage STAGE 3:00pm – 4:00pm ...... Nashon Holloway and Bryan Blowers ...... North Stage PARKING 4:00pm – 5:30pm ...... Betty Baxter “Satin Sounds”...... South Stage E. Grand River Ave. PARKING PARKING 5:30pm – 6:45pm ...... Fred Knapp Trio ...... North Stage 6:45pm – 8:15pm ...... The People’s Jazz Band ...... South Stage ?+ 8:15pm – 9:30pm...... Michael Dease ...... North Stage $ 9:30pm – 11:00pm ...... Ramona Collins ...... South Stage $ 11:00pm – 1:00am ...... The Global Roots Jazz Collective ...... UrbanBeat ($10. No alcohol)

River Boat Taxi: 2–10pm | Open Jam: 8–9:30pm, 1213 Turner St.

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A MICA benefit Sept. 14th - Phil Denny (and friends), Lansing School District Choral Ensemble 100% of the proceeds will go to the Barbara Morris Health Fund City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

so I thought it would be fun to try again,” Archambeau said. “I love the classes. They Revenge of the are great exercise, which is why I joined. You learn how to do tricks quickly and look like a pro in no time! Missy is an incredible, natu- hula hoopers ral teacher.” Mid-century fad comes Cooke, who opened Lansing Hoops in July 2014, only started hooping in April back into fashion in Lansing 2014. By KAYLEIGH GARRISON “I actually met a professional hula hooper Sooner or later, everything comes around — I didn’t even know that was a thing — and again — around and around and around and she got me into hula hooping. I was looking around. Are you dizzy yet? Hula hooping, a for an exercise I could do with my kids and teenage fad dating back to the 1950s, is com- simultaneously I was looking for a new busi- ing back, in juiced-up form, and it’s making ness opportunity,” Cooke said. “I didn’t know its way to Mid-Michigan. how to hula hoop so I had to teach myself so In recent years, a new form of hula hoop- I could carry out this business adventure.” ing called “hoop dance” has caught on in Although hooping has been making its Courtesy Photo the United States, most notably on the east way to the Midwest in recent years, starting Bruce Thayer’s mixed media work, like “Fair Weather Ahead,” incorporates elements of and west coast. Unlike the hula hooping of Lansing Hoops was difficult for Cooke. She humor and pop culture. the “Patty Duke” era, hoop dance is a com- considers hooping a young, underground ac- bination of hooping around the waist, neck, tivity because most people think hooping is moved to Chicago.” arms, or legs, along with dance moves and just waist hooping. Thayer earned a master’s degree in paint- hoop tricks with names like the Escalator “I had to do a lot of work to educate the Meet the artist ing from the Art Institute of Chicago. Over and Isolation. (There are hundreds of moves community about what it is and that ev- Bruce Thayer views his the years, pop culture and humor have to choose from.) If you’re still unsure what eryone can do it. One of the best things I’ve art through humorous lens worked their way into Thayer’s art. hoop dance is, there are hundreds of videos done is just be out in the community with my “I want viewers to know that my work online. hoop, hooping. People can’t help but walk up By CALLIE OPPER is comical, to look at it through humorous While hula hooping is typically associated and ask you questions about it,” Cooke said. Bruce Thayer, this week’s Summer of Art eyes,” he said. with children, hoop dance is capturing the Yusuke Hasegawa, one of Cooke’s stu- artist, has been heavily into art for as long as Thayer works primarily in mixed media attention of people of all ages. dents, likes to take her hoops to public gath- he can remember. As a child growing up in visual art, including elements of watercolor “Whether you’re a kid or adult, everybody erings like picnics and music festivals. “It’s a Lansing, Thayer spent countless hours draw- painting, printmaking and paper pieces. He enjoys it. I’ve very rarely come across a per- great way to get a group of strangers playing ing and doodling with his grandmother. strives to capture audiences with striking son who doesn’t laugh or smile or have fun together,” Hasegawa said. “I started art as a kid,” Thayer said. “My images while keeping the work playful and with it”, said Missy Cooke, owner and in- Because the business is still fairly new, grandma was an elementary education entertaining. But it hasn’t always been easy. structor of Lansing Hoops. “There’s a lot of Cooke only offers one children’s class and teacher.” “I’ve had a lot of galleries close,” Thayer versatility in hooping that allows any type of one adult class. Although registration is Thayer, 64, drew pic- said. “Many, in fact.” body, fitness level, and artistic style do it.” closed for the children’s class, people of any tures with her until her But that hasn’t stopped Thayer’s determi- For Dorothy Archambeau, one of Missy’s skill level are encouraged to come to the death in 1978. nation and drive. He’s shown work around students, hooping is a way to relive child- adult class. Cooke incorporate moves that “I first had an inter- the world, and many of his pieces are cur- hood memories. everyone can learn at their own level. est in art on her farm,” rently displayed at museums and galleries “When I was a kid I could hoop like crazy, “My main goal is that the person gets out Thayer said. “When we around the world. For years, he worked day of the class what they came there for,” Cooke spent time together, we jobs to support his art, but now he is able to said. “A bigger goal I have as a teacher is to would draw her farm Thayer focus on art full time. teach people that hooping is a lot more than animals.” “I’m a retired GM test driver,” Thayer just waist hooping and that it’s a ton of fun Thayer’s passion for art all started with said. “I did it for 25 years, and before that I and that there’s a lot of versatility to it.” nature and the outdoors, but later he turned worked as a substitute teacher.” For people who are nervous or unsure his focus to the world around him, including Thayer has another hobby on the side, about hooping, Cooke offers a free hoop jam history. also inspired by his grandmother. at Patriarche Park every Wednesday from “I got a fascination with things going on “Basically all I do is art and gardening on 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until mid-August. Any in the world and with culture as a whole,” my three acres,” he said. skill level is encouraged to come, and Cooke Thayer said. Over the years, Thayer has taught work- considers it a great way to get the hooping While attending Central Michigan Uni- shops at colleges and schools, hoping to pass community together. versity in the early ‘70s, Thayer started doing on his love for art. But love of art, he cau- Cooke’s classes are held at 1607 E. Kalam- abstract expressionism, which was popular tions, doesn’t pay the bills. azoo St. every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. The in the art world at the time. “My biggest piece of advice for others pur- first class is free and every class after is $20 “In ’73, I started adding content back into suing art is to find a day job,” he said with to drop-in or $60 for a four-week program. my work,” Thayer said. “I went to Califor- a laugh. “Make sure you’re also pursuing More information can be found at lansing- nia for a little bit, did some shows and later something else.” hoops.com. “I have seen more interest and I’ve also seen a lot of living room hoopers come out City Pulse’s Summer of Art into the community and teach each other,” To submit your work for the Summer of Art, please go to lansingarts.org. Cooke said. Please read the rules carefully. Pay particular attention to these: Before Cooke began to teach hooping and 1. If selected, the original art must be given to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing to be prosyletize about it publicly, there were a few auctioned. The artist receives 30 percent of the sale price. scattered hoopers in the area, but a network 2. Published art will be used horizontally. City Pulse reserves the right to crop or rotate art. is starting to grow. 3. Photographs of art that is not intended to be donated (e.g. large sculptures) will not be “More hoopers out creates more aware- accepted. Artistic photographs, including photographs of art, will be considered. Please be Kayleigh Garrison/City Pulse ness,” Cooke said. “That’s been really nice, clear if you are offering the art piece or the photograph for auction. Instructor Missy Cooke demonstrates a because the community that already existed Questions? Email [email protected] or call (517) 999-5061. move in her Hula hoop class. became more cohesive.” 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

kicks off Sept. 30. While Shafer is still meeting business owners and getting New leader better acquainted with the neighbor- hood, she already has some goals in mind in Old Town for Old Town. Vanessa Shafer takes over “I’d like to see the expansion of Old Town down Grand River to Washing- Old Town Commercial Association ton Avenue, without losing the sense of other’s shortcomings. By TY FORQUER community we have on Turner Street,” Refreshing ‘Retreat’ As Amy steels herself to share the real After a month-long search for a new she said, adding that her main goal is to reason for her visit to the cabin, the reunion executive director, the Old Town Com- “continue the excitement that Old Town World premiere play highlights is disrupted by Nancy’s annoying kid sister, mercial Association has announced its businesses have generated.” Williamston Theatre’s strengths Shep (Dani Cochrane). At this point the real new leader. Vanessa Shafer, an East Lan- That excitement, in fact, has created By MARY C. CUSACK claws come out — as does some revealing sing native and Okemos resident, started a new set of concerns. As Old Town has Williamston Theatre’s world premiere of family history — as the women viciously be- in the position Friday. Shafer, 47, is re- grown so quickly, new challenges have “Summer Retreat” is a fitting close to its 10th rate Shep. Appropriately named, Shep is like placing Austin Ashley, who left the posi- emerged. season. The play, written by Annie Martin, a dog that wants to be loved, but after being tion in June. “Old Town is almost a victim of its highlights several aspects of Williamston kicked too many times, now just barks and “We really like how open and relat- own successes,” Shriner-Hooper ex- Theatre that have contributed to its success, growls unhappily. Still, she retains the spark able she is,” said Jamie Schriner-Hooper, plained. “We have so many people who including skilled casts, support of original of desire to be respected by these women, who president of the Old Town Commercial want to come in and host events. Now works by Michigan were more like sisters to Nancy than she was. Regan’s casting is spot-on. Sutton-Smith Association’s board of directors. “When we’re thinking about parking and public “Summer Retreat” playwrights and ex- cellent production is perfectly poised as the brittle lawyer Caro- you’re dealing with a diverse group of restrooms and other issues we never had Williamston Theatre business owners and residents, it’s im- to worry about before.” Through Aug. 21 values. line, and Glander portrays art teacher Amy portant to have those people skills.” Shafer’s vision for Old Town — and 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 3 “Summer Re- with a free-spirited style. Those who saw Shafer spent the last 12 years of her Lansing — is shaped by 13 years she p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; treat” is the fifth Birch storm the stage as bad mom Eleanor career in the restaurant industry, work- spent living in Portland, Ore. While she 3 p.m. Sunday. original play by in “The Lion in Winter” will be stunned to ing as a service manager and culinary hopes to collaborate with downtown Tickets start at $23/$10 Martin that Wil- see her as a goofy, warm and loving matron. Lansing and REO Town, she also thinks students; $2 senior/military liamston Theatre The true breakout here is Cochran, mak- manager at the Okemos Olive Garden. discount ing her Williamston Theatre debut. Like “When I left Olive Garden, I took four it’s important that each district culti- Williamston Theatre has premiered. months off to figure out something other vates its own identity. 122 S. Putnam St. Three of those Shep, Cochran is an outsider among this than corporate work,” Shafer said. “When “Portland is composed of small neigh- Williamston works were co-writ- group of seasoned Williamston performers, I saw the OTCA position, it seemed like borhoods. Each neighborhood had a bis- (517) 655-7469, ten by Tony Caselli which may very well contribute to her success a perfect fit.” tro and a bakery and unique shops,” she williamstontheatre.org and Suzi Regan, key in the role. Shep is a 30-something juvenile The commercial association’s next big said. “Each neighborhood was distinct. figures in the the- delinquent who vies for attention by flaunt- event is Old Town Oktoberfest, which Those differences make a great city.” ater company, and Regan directs this produc- ing her vices unapologetically. As needy and tion. This familiarity with the facility and its lost as Shep is, when the group is confronted Ty Forquer/City Plse personnel must have informed Martin’s work, by an agitated, gun-toting stranger (Patrick Okemos resident as she has created a fast-paced, engaging story Loos), Shep’s outsider status becomes their Vanessa Shafer that fits perfectly in the intimate space. greatest asset. started as the Old The play opens with Amy (Julia Glan- Kirk Domer’s set, crowded with mis- Town Commercial der) breaking into a rustic lake cabin. With matched wares assembled by Michelle Ray- Association’s new obvious familiarity she frantically searches mond, is a cozy recreation of the kind of rustic executive director through cupboards and cabinets, assembling cabin familiar to many Michiganders. Alex Friday. a mish-mash of curious goods, until she is Gay’s lighting and Will Meyer’s sound design interrupted by equally frantic friends Sian help establish the remote atmosphere — one (Sandra Birch) and Caroline (Emily Sutton- can practically smell the pine trees and feel the Smith). We soon learn that the three have morning dew dissipate as the day progresses. just left the funeral of a fourth friend, Nancy. “Summer Retreat” is a familiar story of old The cabin belonged to Nancy’s family, and friendships, revealed secrets and new hopes. the four women, best friends since college, But the dialogue is so realistic, the acting so spent many summers there. They reminisce, accomplished and the set so immersive that devolving into their less mature selves with the overall experience is as refreshing as a good-natured but stinging jibes about each dip in a cool lake on a hot day.

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Best Play Best Featured Actor — Play "Telling Lansing" Todd Heywood Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. “Motortown” — LCC Theatre Program

Best Musical Best Featured Actress — Play Sarah Hauck "The Threepenny Opera" “All My Sons” — Riverwalk Theatre LCC Theatre Program

Best Musical Director Best Director — Play John Dale Smith Blake Bowen “The Threepenny Opera — LCC “Telling Lansing” — Peppermint Creek Theatre Program Theatre Co. and the pulsar Best Choreographer

Best Director — Musical Brad Willcuts “ Grease” — MSU Department of Connie Curran-Oesterle Theatre “The Threepenny Opera” — LCC goes to... Theatre Program City Pulse announces winners Best Set Design Elspeth Williams Best Lead Actor — Play “Stage Door” — MSU Department of Heath Sartorius and Connor Kelly of 2015-2016 Pulsar Awards Theatre “Never Swim Alone” — LCC Theatre Program By CITY PULSE STAFF Michigan State University Depart- City Pulse recognized the best in lo- ment of Theatre took home three awards Best Properties cal theater Monday with the 12th annual for the elaborate set design, props and Peter Verhaeghe Pulsar Awards. The biggest winner of the costumes of “Stage Door.” Peppermint Best Lead Actor — musical “Stage Door” — MSU Department of evening was Lansing Community Col- Creek Theatre Co.’s “Telling Lansing,” Zachary Riley lege’s theater program, which took home based on the stories of local military vet- Theatre “The Threepenny Opera” — LCC 11 awards, including eight acting awards. erans, earned five Pulsar awards, includ- Theatre Program Connor Kelly and Heath Sartorius split the ing Best Play and Best Ensemble for the Best Sound Design Best Actor award for their dueling leads in play’s cast of veterans. Max Rayneard, John Lepard LCC’s production of “Never Swim Alone,” who compiled the stories and shaped “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol” — Best Lead Actress — Play them into the play, won the Pulsar for and the college’s steampunk-themed take Williamston Theatre Karen Sheridan on “The Threepenny Opera” took the Pul- Best Original Script. “Chapatti” — Williamston Theatre sar for Best Musical. “For Max to take parts of our lives and “It was a wonderful cast and wonder- express our love of country and what we Best Lighting ful production,” said Melissa Kaplan, go through, everything that goes along Joe Dickson Best Lead Actress — musical performing arts producer for LCC. “It with military service, that was amazing,” “Telling Lansing” — Peppermint Creek shows that a piece like this has incred- said Theresa Boussom, a cast member in Sarah Lynn Theatre Co. ible longevity, that it can be adapted time the play. “It was comforting, reassuring “The Threepenny Opera” — LCC and time again.” — it was therapeutic for all of us.” Theatre Program Best Costumes Karen Kangas-Preston Ty Forquer/City Pulse Best Supporting Actor — Play “Stage Door” — MSU Department of Heath Sartorius Theatre Heath Sartorius (left) and Connor “Motortown” — LCC Theatre Program Kelly split the Best Actor Pulsar for Best Make-Up/Effects Best Supporting Actor — musical their dueling leads in Daniel Moore Lansing Community “ Proof” — Over the Ledge Theatre Co. Travis Williams College’s production “The Threepenny Opera” — LCC of “Never Swim Theatre Program Alone.” Best Original Script Max Rayneard “Telling Lansing” — Peppermint Creek Best Supporting Actress — Play Theatre Co. Emily Clark “Beyond Therapy” — Riverwalk Best Ensemble — Play Theatre “Telling Lansing” Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. Best Supporting Actress — musical Kelly McNabb Best Ensemble — Musical “The Threepenny Opera” — LCC “Rent” Theatre Program Riverwalk Theatre City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29

where he feels comfortable putting it more.” there too,” he said. “I don’t think I really down on an album. Carlen is used to audiences not laugh- have a locked-down style. I’ve got some A shot of comedy “You trust your material — that’s one ing at some jokes, but said that it’s all quick one-liner jokes, and then I’ve got Local comedian records of the hardest lessens to learn for newer part of the learning process. some longer stories too. If I think it’s comics,” Carlen said. “I’m no veteran. “It’s almost more satisfying to win the funny, I’ll just throw it out there.” live album at the Green Door I’ve only been doing this five and a half audience back after a joke you think is But underneath the jokes, the album, BY EVE KUCHARSKI years.” good doesn’t land,” Carlen said. “I think and the timing of it, have a deeper emo- What’s the most annoying thing about Carlen hopes to leverage the album the hardest thing to recover from is get- tional meaning to Carlen. being a comedian? According to Jason to tour more locally and branch out into ting your jokes interrupted,” “The whole reason I’m doing this al- Carlen, it’s an all-too-common request. new cities. Carlen doesn’t tie himself down to any bum now is because my mom was diag- “When people find out I’m a comedian “It’s hard not having a comedy club in particular approach to comedy, prefer- nosed with cancer a year and a half ago. and say, ‘Tell me a joke,’ my first response town anymore, but there’s other venues ring to keep his options open. He tried to I wanted her to see this album get made,” is almost always to ask what they do for a I’ve been looking at,” Carlen said. “I’ve select a good mix of material for “Whis- Carlen said. “Unfortunately, three weeks living,” Carlen said. “If they say, ‘Oh, I’m done some shows in Indiana and Ohio key and Silence.” ago she passed away.” a plumber,’ I tell them to fix my sink.” and all over the state. The next natu- “It’s a lot of almost autobiographical Carlen’s mother was one of his biggest Carlen, 37, ral progression is to get out and travel stuff, with a little social commentary in supporters. He recalled how she once Jason Carlen is gearing up to broke her leg but chose to see his perfor- Live comedy album recording record his first- Courtesy Photo mance before going to the hospital. With Robert Jenkins, Pat ever comedy al- Local comedian “I’m definitely doing this to pay trib- Sievert, Dan Currie and Mark bum, “Whiskey ute to her because she showed up to so Roebuck Jason Carlen Sunday, July 31 and Silence,” records his debut many of my shows over the years,” Carlen Doors at 7 p.m.; show begins Sunday. Carlen’s album, “Whiskey said. at 9 p.m. first foray into and Silence,” The Green Door the comedy scene Sunday at the 2005 E. Michigan Ave., was almost six Green Door. SCHULER BOOKS Lansing years ago, while (517) 940-6186, &MUSIC greendoorlive.com he was still in college. “I was an act- ing student at LCC, and one of the guys and in my class did open mic comedy at a Harry Potter comedy club,” Carlen recalled. “He said, the ‘Hey, I think you’d be really good at this. Cursed Child Do you want to try it out?’” Carlen loved the experience and start- RELEASE PARTY! ed looking for comedy gigs around Lan- Saturday, July 30, sing. He has a regular spot as a featured comic at Mac’s Bar’s Monday comedy from 9pm to midnight night and hosts Sunday comedy night at the Green Door, where he is recording Meridian Mall location the live album. “I’ve been an employee at the Green Door for eight and a half years; I bar- tend and all that. It’s a familiar setting,” Carlen explained. “My friends Robert (Jenkins) and Dan (Currie) that are do- ing the show with me, they recorded their albums at Mac’s Bar. I wanted to US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd give the Green Door a little publicity as a comedy venue and not just as a music www.NCGmovies.com venue.” (517) 316-9100 Being relatively new to comedy, Car- LANSING - OFF SOUTH CEDAR AT 1-96 Student Discount with ID Join us on the eve of Harry Potter’s lin is happy to have his routine at a place VISIT CELEBRATIONCINEMA.COM OR CALL 393-SHOW ID required for “R” rated films birthday, to celebrate the release of the new script, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child! The purchase of one of our event tickets (available at both Schuler locations) will get you a copy of The Cursed Child (available at the end of the party, July 30 at midnight), entry to all of the evening’s activities, and lots of HP goodies and treats! Commercial & We are also so excited to be partnering Residential with a non-profit group very near to our hearts, Simbolei Community Assistance. 30% of our event proceeds Fully Insured will go to them and they’ll be on hand at the party with information about the good they do and how you can help! Call Joan at: Will be temporarily closed for remodeling except for more information visit Sundays 12-5, by appt. or by chance. (517) 881-2204 www.SchulerBooks.com 30 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

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Wednesday, July 27 Courtesy Photo Classes and Seminars Jazz group Medium Rare kicks off the Beginning Tai Chi. Intro course for ages 12 and up. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 Lansing City Market’s Grand Concert S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363, cadl.org. Series tonight. Shamanic Education & Healing Clinic. July 27-28 Talk and demos on shamanic healing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Willow Stick The Lansing City Market serves up Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3, a double shot of live music this week, heard before.” “It can create a special evening Lansing. (517) 402-6727, willowstickceremonies. with local jazz outfit Medium Rare Each concert pairs a headlining for your family outing or your date com. and Detroit blues singer Thornetta artist with local school and night.” Davis appearing at the Grand Music community groups. The East Lansing The Grand Concert Series is Concert Series. High School Jazz Band opens part of a larger move to establish St. Johns Concert in the Park Series. “I feel honored to be able to play My Sweet Patootie in concert.. 7-9 p.m. tonight’s show, and the DeWitt Junior downtown Lansing as a destination FREE. Donations welcome. William E. Tennant in such a great city with a top notch High Jazz Band will warm up the for evening entertainment. Just Performance Shell, 805 W. Park St., Saint Johns. group of people,” said Rodney Page, stage Thursday for Davis. south of the Market, at the corner of (989) 224-2429, clintoncountyarts.org. violinist for Medium Rare. “It’s really “Although the event is free, it Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street, Sit in with the Band. 8-11 p.m. Reno's East, a great opportunity for the city of raises money for local high school a mural unveiled 1310 Abbott Road, East Lansing. (517) 881-8125, Lansing.” Jazz on the Grand kathyfordband.com. and junior high bands in sponsorship last year declares The Grand Concert Series started dollars,” said Lesley Gottschalk, downtown Lansing Featuring Medium last year as Jazz on the Grand, a Theater marketing services coordinator for “alive after 5.” Rare three-concert series of free outdoor 6 p.m. Wednesday, Acting Up Theatre Company. With the "Curse the Lansing Entertainment & Public “It is a fun and July 27 of the Couch Potato." 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. CADL jazz concerts. This year, Jazz on Facilities Authority, which manages relaxing way to FREE Aurelius, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason. (517) 628- the Grand expanded to four events the City Market. spend a weeknight,” Blues on the 3743. and is augmented by a quartet of The series is the brainchild of Gottschalk said. blues concerts, Blues on the Grand, Grand Wolverine Development President “You can bring Featuring Arts to comprise the Grand Concert and CEO Joe Maguire and his the whole family Live Artist Demo: Jane Reiter. Artist helps Series. Tonight's Jazz on the Grand Thornetta Davis visitors create folded paper zines. Noon-1 p.m. son, local attorney Colin Maguire. and enjoy dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, July event features Medium Rare, and 28 FREE. Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S., Washington The duo, both jazz enthusiasts, together while FREE Square, Lansing. Thursday's Blues on the Grand event thought a concert series would be listening to very brings Davis to the riverside stage Lansing City Market, a great way to capitalize on the City talented jazz and 325 City Market Drive, Events Established in 2013, Medium Rare Market’s underutilized riverside blues artists.” Lansing Allen Farmers Market. Locally grown, baked plays within a wide range of jazz (517) 483-7460, patio. They tapped MSU’s College Page stresses lansingcitymarket.com/ and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. Allen styles. events Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. of Music to help line up the musical that events like “If there is one word I’d use to talent and worked with the Lansing the Grand Concert (517) 999-3911. describe our band, it’s versatility,” ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. Entertainment & Public Facilities Series help strengthen connections All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and Page said. “We’re capable of playing Authority to nail down the logistics. between Lansing residents microchipped. Noon-6 p.m. Ingham County Animal in multiple genres.” City Market vendors stay open “It’s important to support live Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370. Page said attendees can expect to later on concert evenings, giving music while having a fun at the same Practice Your English. All skill levels welcome. hear some familiar tunes, as well as 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 attendees a chance to check out the time,” he said. “It’s great for families some surprises. market’s offerings. and the community as a whole.” Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org. “We take tunes and make them Free TruGolf Simulator Sessions. Weekly “Not only is there food and indoor golf simulator sessions. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. our own,” Page said. “If you come refreshments available to purchase, — CALLIE OPPER to the event and hear us play, you’ll but there is shopping and a See Out on the Town, Page 32 be sure to hear things you’ve never playground nearby,” Gottschalk said. City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 31

Eric Brace & Peter Cooper at the Pump House Friday, July 29 @ Pump House Concerts, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. All ages, $15 suggested donation, 7 p.m. Nashville duo Eric Brace & Peter Cooper headlines a show Friday at the Pump House Concert Series. The soulful Ameri- can musicians are not only Grammy Award nominated song- writers, but they’ve also made a mark in music journalism. Brace has spent time penning stories for the Washington Post, while Cooper is a writer and researcher for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and is a former senior music writer for The Tennessean. In January, the pair released “C&O A survey of Lansing’s Canal,” their fourth record together. The disc is stacked with Musical LAndscape folk and bluegrass covers, including songs originally written fri. july by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris and the Rosslyn By RICH TUPICA Mountain Boys, among others. Fans of the late Gene Clark or 29th Eric Brace & Peter Cooper Gram Parsons might want to check out this show.

Chris Buhalis Concerts in the Courtyard Thursday, Aug. 4 @ Old Town General Store, 408 E. Grand River, Lansing. All ages, $15, $9 students. 7:30 p.m. Old Town General Store’s intimate, outdoor live-music showcase, Concerts in the Courtyard, returns Aug. 4 with a performance from Motor City songsmith Chris Buhalis. This show doubles as the Lansing release party for his latest LP, “Big Car Town.” Known for his classic country-tinged brand of folk music, Buhalis has appeared on notable radio programs like “Acoustic Café” and graced respected stages like the Ark in Ann Arbor. His earnest tunes have earned him tours across the country, and he’s shared bills with thur. aug. legendary artists like David Bromberg and Catie Curtis. He even opened a gig for the man who helped 4th inspire Bob Dylan, the late Dave Van Ronk. Another badge of honor for Buhalis was having one of his song- Chris Buhalis writing heroes, the iconic Townes Van Zandt, record a vocal on his debut album, “Kenai Dreams.”

The Piss Poor Players at the Avenue Cafe

Friday, July 29 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. FREE, 18+, 8 p.m. A night of punk-inspired outlaw country goes down Friday at the Avenue Café — and it’s free. Head- lining the show is the Piss Poor Players, a Lansing-based country-folk band. The group’s bio describes its sound as “a few broke-ass folks singing bad songs about hard living.” Fans of the Goddamn Gallows or Slim Cessna's Auto Club might want to check out this gig. Sharing the bill is Dead Eye Zack, a Grand Rapids-based one-man punkabilly act who last month released a new acoustically-driven four-song EP, fri. july “Pretend.” Also performing is Jason Dawdy, a Pinckney-based folkie who has shared bills with the Apple- seed Collective and Joseph Huber. 29th The Piss Poor Players

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat u r day The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. Dollar Signs and Rotten Stitches, 8 p.m. Piss Poor Players, 8 p.m. Karaoke Black Cat Bistro, 115 Albert Ave. DJ Don Black, 9:30 p.m. Taylor Taylor, 8 p.m. Blue Gill Grill, 1591 Lake Lansing Road Greg Smith, 5 p.m. Brookshire, 205 W. Church St. Greg Smith, 6 p.m. Buddies - Holt, 2040 N. Aurelius Road Bill Strickler, 5:30 p.m. Shaun Garth Walker, 5:30 p.m. Dublin Square, 327 Abbot Road Champions, 2440 N. Cedar St. Karaoke, 8 p.m. Lee Groove, 7 p.m. Smash Alley, 8:30 p.m. Coach’s Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Blue Haired Bettys, 6 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Jesse Lacy, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke with DJ Jamie, 9 p.m. DJ Fudgie, 9 p.m. DJ Brendon, 10 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Live Blues w/ The Good Cookies, 7 p.m. Mike Skory & Friends, 8:30 p.m. The Hot Mess, 9:30 p.m. The Knock-Offs, 9:30 p.m. Fieldhouse, 213 Ann St. Reggae Lou, 6 p.m. Grand Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. "Johnny D" Blues Night, 9 p.m. Karaoke Kraze, 9 p.m. Mix Pack, 9:30 p.m. Glamhammer, 9:30 p.m. Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave., Chris Laskos, 5:30 p.m. Harper's, 131 Albert Ave. Darrin Larner, 6 p.m. Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. Leroys, 1526 S. Cedar St. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Rock N’ Tattoo, 5:30 p.m. Jelly Roll, 8 p.m. Headbang for the Highway, 5 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Trilogy, 7 p.m. Perkulat0r, 8:30 p.m. No Stars , 6 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Open Mic w/ Jen Sygit, 9 p.m. Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns, 9 p.m. Big Willy, 9 p.m. Electrocats, 9 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road Alistar, 7 p.m. Steve Cowles, 7 p.m. New Rule, 7 p.m. New Rule, 7 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 Mark Sala, 7 p.m. Jacob Ford, 7 p.m. Lisa B. & the Backbeats, 7 p.m. Steve Cowles, 7 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. Kathy Ford, 7 p.m. Chris Laskos, 7 p.m. Bobby Standall, 6 p.m. Kathy Ford, 6 p.m. Tavern & Tap, 101 S. Washington Square Tavern House Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy. Tanya Marie Harris, 7:30 p.m. Tanya Marie Harris, 7:30 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog Open Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. Pat Zelenka Project, 9 p.m. Pat Zelenka Project, 9 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd. Trevor Compton, 7 p.m. Mark Sala, 8 p.m. Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr. Mike Skory Patio Blues, 6 p.m. Oxymorons, 8 p.m. Joe Wright, 6 p.m. 32 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

5:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg., 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny July 27- Aug 2 Out on the town 775-2693, michigan.gov/dhhs. Lansing Reiki Share. For those who have ARIES (March 21-April 19): Free your body. Don't kissing the sky. from page 30 completed level Reiki II and up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. ruminate and agonize about it. FREE YOUR BODY! Be LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): For many years, my Donations accepted. Willow Stick Ceremonies, 1515 FREE. Leading Edge Golf, 2805 Jolly Road, Suite 260, brave and forceful. Do it simply and easily. Free your occupation was "starving artist." I focused on improving W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3, Lansing. (517) 402-6727, Okemos. (517) 253-0960, leadingedgegolf.com. gorgeously imperfect, wildly intelligent body. Allow it to my skills as a writer and musician, even though those willowstickceremonies.com. Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 be itself in all of its glory. Tell it you're ready to learn activities rarely earned me any money. To ensure my Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 p.m., p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, more of its secrets and adore its mysteries. Be in awe survival, I worked as little as necessary at low-end jobs meeting 6 p.m. First meeting FREE. Haslett 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215. of its unfathomable power to endlessly carry out the — scrubbing dishes at restaurants, digging ditches for Community Education Center, 1090 Franklin St., millions of chemical reactions that keep you alive and construction companies, delivering newspapers in the Haslett. (517) 927-4307. thriving. How can you not be overwhelmed with grati- middle of the night, and volunteering for medical experi- tude for your hungry, curious, unpredictable body? Be ments. During the long hours spent doing tasks that Thursday, July 28 Music grateful for its magic. Love the blessings it bestows on had little meaning to me, I worked diligently to remain Concerts in the Courtyard. Jen Sygit, Dave you. Celebrate its fierce animal elegance. upbeat. One trick that worked well was imagining future Classes and Seminars Boutette, Michelle Held and Erik Alan perform. 7:30- TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The people of many scenes when I would be engaged in exciting creative Lunch at the Senior Center. Call day before 10 p.m. $15/$9 students. Old Town General Store, cultures have imagined the sun god as possessing work that paid me a decent wage. It took a while, but to order meal. Noon-1 p.m. $5.75/$3 suggested 408 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517-806-4025, masculine qualities. But in some traditions, the Mighty eventually those visions materialized in my actual life. donation for ages 60 and up. Meridian Senior ow.ly/bcU0302rwd4. Father is incomplete without the revitalizing energies I urge you to try this strategy in the coming months, Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- Olin Clark at Allen Farmers Market. 5:30-6:30 of the Divine Mother. The Maoris, for example, believe Libra. Harness your mind's eye in the service of gener- 5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. that every night the solar deity has to marinate in her p.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo ating the destiny you want to inhabit. Auditioning for Singers/Dancers/Actors. nourishing uterine bath. Otherwise he wouldn't be Lansing. (517) 999-3911, ow.ly/3uCL302tncU. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have every right to Seminar on how to successfully audition for creative strong enough to rise in the morning. And how does this Open Mic @ The Colonial Bar & Grill. Weekly celebrate your own personal Independence Day some- works. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $54. Ruhala Performing Arts apply to you? Well, you currently have resemblances bring-your-own-instrument open mic. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. time soon. In fact, given the current astrological omens, Center, 1846 Haslett Road, East Lansing. (517) 337- to the weary old sun as it dips below the horizon. I FREE. The Colonial Bar & Grille, 3425 S. Martin you'd be justified in embarking on a full-scale emancipa- 0464, ruhalacenter.com. suspect it's time to recharge your powers through an Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 882-6132. tion spree in the coming weeks. It will be prime time to Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All levels extended immersion in the deep, dark waters of the Summer Concerts on the Square. Weekly seize more freedom and declare more autonomy and welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. primal feminine. concert at historic site. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. build more self-sufficiency. Here's an important nuance Hillsdale St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An Interesting 1885 Eaton County Courthouse Square, 100 West to the work you have ahead of you: Make sure you Celebrate Recovery. For all hurts and hang-ups. Opportunity is definitely in your vicinity. It may slink tan- escape the tyranny of not just the people and institu- Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. charlottemi.org. 6 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church (Lansing), talizingly close to you in the coming days, even whisper tions that limit your sovereignty, but also the voices in 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing. (517) 492-1866. your name from afar. But I doubt that it will knock on your own head that tend to hinder your flow. your door. It probably won't call you seven times on the Foster Parent / Adoption Orientation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Of all the forbid- phone or flash you a big smile or send you an engraved Questions answered on foster and adoptive care. See Out on the Town, Page 33 den fruits that you fantasize about, which one is your invitation. So you should make yourself alert for the favorite? Among the intriguing places you consider to Interesting Opportunity's unobtrusive behavior. It could be outside of your comfort zone, which might inspire be a bit shy or secretive or modest. Once you notice it, FRIDAY, JULY 29 >> AN EVENING OF SMOOTH JAZZ you to redefine the meaning of "comfort"? The com- you may have to come on strong -- you know, talk to it ing weeks will be a favorable time to reconfigure your sweetly or ply it with treats. A stacked slate of smooth jazz artists slides into Holt High School’s Margaret relationship with these potential catalysts. And while CANCER (June 21-July 22): [Editor's note: The coun- you're out on the frontier dreaming of fun experiments, Livensparger Theater Friday. The evening’s lineup includes Everett High School alum sel offered in the following oracle was channeled from you might also want to flirt with other wild cards and the Goddess by Rob Brezsny. If you have any problems and former MSU football player Tim Cunningham, as well as Al McKenzie, a former strange attractors. Life is in the mood to tickle you with with it, direct your protests to the Queen Wow, not useful surprises. music director of Motown’s Temptations. Vocalist Kimmie Horne — a great niece of the Brezsny.] It's time to get more earthy and practical (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a special legendary Lena Horne — and Lansing-based contemporary jazz group 496 West are about practicing your high ideals and spiritual values. CAPRICORN Translate your loftiest intentions into your most intimate talent for accessing wise innocence. In some ways also on the bill. 7:30 p.m. $25. Margaret Livensparger Theatre, Holt High School, 5885 behavior. Ask yourself, "How does Goddess want me to you're virginal, fresh, and raw, and in other ways you're Hold Road, Holt. (517) 372-7246, bmrwpromotions.com. respond when my co-worker pisses me off?", or "How mature, seasoned, and well-developed. I hope you will would Goddess like me to brush my teeth and watch TV regard this not as a confusing paradox but rather as and make love?" For extra credit, get a t-shirt that says, an exotic strength. With your inner child and your inner "Goddess was my co-pilot, but we crash-landed in the mentor working in tandem, you could accomplish heroic JULY 28-31 >> ‘THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH’ AT RIVERWALK THEATRE wilderness and I was forced to eat her." feats of healing. Their brilliant collaboration could also lead to the mending of an old rift. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be alert for white feathers A group of young actors brings Norton Juster’s classic tale to the Riverwalk gliding on the wind. Before eating potato chips, examine AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "Where is everybody when I need them?" Even if you haven't actually spoken Theatre stage this weekend. “The Phantom Tollbooth,” presented by Riverwalk’s each one to see if it bears a likeness of Rihanna or the Virgin Mary. Keep an eye out, too, for portents those words recently, I'm guessing the voices in your Young Artisan Workshop, features 25 local performers between the ages of 10 and like robots wearing dreadlocked wigs or antique gold head have whispered them. But from what I can tell, 18. When Milo unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon, it transports buttons lying in the gutter or senior citizens cursing at that complaint will soon be irrelevant. It will no longer invisible Martians. The appearance of anomalies like match reality. Your allies will start offering more help him to the troubled Kingdom of Wisdom. He picks up two faithful companions and these will be omens that suggest you will soon be the and resources. They may not be perfectly conscientious goes on a quest to restore to the kingdom. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 4:30 p.m. recipient of crazy good fortune. But if you would rather in figuring out how to be of service, but they'll be pretty good. Here's what you can do to encourage optimal Sunday. $7/$5 children. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482- not wait around for chance events to trigger your good luck, simply make it your fierce intention to generate it. results: 1. Purge your low, outmoded expectations. 2. 5700, riverwalktheatre.com. Use your optimism-fueled willpower and your flair for Open your mind and heart to the possibility that people creative improvisation. You will have abundant access can change. 3. Humbly ask — out loud, not just in the to these talents in the coming weeks. privacy of your imagination — for precisely what you THURSDAY, JULY 28 >> FARMERS MARKET AT THE CAPITOL VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have just begun want. your big test. How are you doing so far? According PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Millions of Pisceans to my analysis, the preliminary signs suggest that you less fortunate than you won't read this horoscope. This year’s Farmers Market at the Capitol series kicks off Thursday, filling the have a good chance of proving the old maxim, "If it Uninformed about the rocky patch of Yellow Brick Road Capitol lawn with fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods and more. Hosted doesn't make you so crazy that you put your clothes that lies just ahead, they may blow a gasket or get a flat by the Michigan Farmers Market Association, the event features 70 vendors on inside-out and try to kiss the sky until you cry, it will tire. You, on the other hand, will benefit from my oracu- help you win one of your biggest arguments with Life." lar foreshadowing, as well as my inside connections from across the state. “Our goal is to remind legislators that farmers markets In fact, I suspect we will ultimately see you undergo with the Lords of Funky Karma. You will therefore be stimulate the local economy, foster community development and support the at least one miraculous and certifiably melodramatic likely to drive with relaxed caution, keeping your vehicle transformation. A wart on your attitude could dissolve, unmarred in the process. That's why I'm predicting that health and well-being of community residents,” explained Dru Montri, Michigan for example. A luminous visitation may heal one of your although you may not arrive speedily at the next leg of Farmers Market Association executive director. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. East lawn blind spots. You might find a satisfactory substitute for your trip, you will do so safely and in style. of the Capitol Building, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 432-3381, mifma.org. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700. City Pulse • July 27, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 33

p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Out on the town Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. SATURDAY, JULY 30 >> CAR CAPITAL AUTO AND BIKE SHOW Arts from page 32 Hundreds of classic cars from all over Michigan and beyond flood the streets of Drop-In Coloring Group. Supplies provided for downtown Lansing Saturday. The Car Capital Auto & Bike show features 67 vehicle Events adults to color. 6-7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Build-Your-Own Taco Bar Fundraiser. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. elpl.org. classes and 10 motorcycle classes and hands out $5,000 in awards to the best Proceeds support the 8th grade government trip Let's Paint. Painting class with artist R. L. Stafford. in each class. The event starts at 9 a.m., and the day concludes with a 3:15 p.m. No experience necessary. Supplies included. 6:30- to Washington D.C. 4-7 p.m. St. Casimir Catholic awards ceremony. Pre-registration is $25 for cars and trucks and $15 for bikes; Church, 800 W. Barnes Ave., Lansing. (517) 374-5700. 8:30 p.m. $38. UrbanBeat Event Center, 1213 Turner Capital Vine BBQ Dinner. Five-course meal with St., Lansing. urbanbeatevents.com day of show registrations is $30 for cars and trucks and $20 for bikes. 7:30 a.m.-4 large wine selection. 6-9 p.m. $65. Capital Vine, p.m. FREE. Downtown Lansing. (517) 372-0529, carcapitalautoshow.org. 2320 Showtime Drive, Lansing. (517) 377-8463, ow.ly/ Theater XWRS302iqEY Summer Retreat. Comedy about college Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the buddies reuniting. 8 p.m. $23. Williamston Theatre, SATURDAY, JULY 30 >> ARTFEST ON THE RIVER Americans with Disabilities Act. Lunch, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, education and fun activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. williamstontheatre.com. Williamston’s ArtFest on the River kicks off its 12th year of Saturday at McCormick Disability Network Capital Area, 2812 N. Martin The Phantom Tollbooth. Classic fantasy story Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. on stage. 7 p.m. $8/$6 kids. Riverwalk Theatre, Park. The all-day event features handmade jewelry, décor, photography and Mason Codependents Anonymous. A fellowship 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, more. The festivities also include live music, a children’s art tent, food vendors to develop healthy relationships. 7-8 p.m. FREE. riverwalktheatre.com. and art demonstrations. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. McCormick Park, 300 N. Putnam Mason First Church of the Nazarene, 415 E. Maple St., Mason. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. St., Williamston. (517) 655-2774. Spanish Conversation. All levels welcome. 7-8 See Out on the Town, Page 34 Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones SATURDAY, JULY 30 >> HARRY POTTER RELEASE PARTY "Freeky"— Just when you thought the wizarding world of Harry Potter had lost its magic, J.K. no theme, no Rowling summons a new book out of thin air. Schuler Books and Music celebrates problem. the midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” with a wizard-themed Matt Jones party. The event ticket includes a copy of the book, entry to all of the evening’s Across activities and other Harry Potter-inspired gifts. The party features a costume 1 Like a perfect makeup job contest, scavenger hunt and a sorting station to be placed in a Hogwarts house. 10 Beach resorts, Italian-style The event benefits Simbolei Community Assistance, a nonprofit that supports 15 Right-click result, educational opportunities for young women in Kenya. 9 p.m.-midnight. $30. Schuler often 16 "Vega$" actor Robert Books & Music (Meridian Mall location), 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 17 Words that follow 349-8840, schulerbooks.com. "Damn it, Jim" 18 Cobra Commander's nemesis 19 Prairie State sch. FRIDAY, JULY 29 >> ‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’ AT AUDIO AIR FORCE 20 Texas facility that opened on May 15, 1993 Before the days of television, actors and sound effect technicians gathered around 22 Show with Digital Shorts, for short microphones to broadcast audio dramas over the airwaves. Local theater group 23 Llama relatives 25 Word after cargo Audio Air Force attempts to bring this experience to Lansing Friday with a live or fish performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” based on a 1946 radio script. A group of 26 Bovary and Tussaud, for two 53 Crooked course seg- maple tree 37 Sums actors dressed in black read the classic murder mystery film while all sound effects 28 Like some fails ment 8 ___ Gay (WWII B-29) 38 50-50 situations? are made on site. 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games, prizes, petting zoo and more. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Vista Springs Edgewood, 200 W. Edgewood Blvd., Out on the town Lansing. vistaspringsliving.com. Edible Park Collection Days. Learn about plant from page 33 identification and culinary uses. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 Bring the kids for a Friday, July 29 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3918, ow.ly/ Theater tg6f302wqOE. Summer Retreat. Comedy about college buddies reuniting. 8 p.m. $28. Williamston Theatre, Creative Family Time! 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.com. Saturday, July 30 The Phantom Tollbooth. Classic fantasy story Classes and Seminars on stage. 7 p.m. $8/$6 kids. Riverwalk Theatre, Lean In Lansing. Professional development group 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, for women. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Register for location. riverwalktheatre.com. leaninlansing.com. Tai Chi at the Park. Instruction in Qigong, meditation and Yang style tai chi forms. 9-10 a.m. Events FREE. Hunter Park, 400 S. Holmes St., Lansing. Arsenic and Old Lace Audio Theater. Voice (517) 272-9379. actors play out classic film. 7- p.m. FREE. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. (517) 371-4600, Literature and Poetry micagallery.org. Countdown To Midnight Harry Potter Community Carnival Family Fun Event. Food, Release. Celebrate the release of new Harry Potter play. 8 p.m. FREE. Barnes and Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw Highway Lansing. (517) 327-3968, ow.ly/ wgEN302wupr.

Music Taste of Downtown. Food and wine tasting festival. 3:30 to 9 p.m. $20/$25 at door. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 487-3322, tasteofdowntown. FOLLOW YOUR org. Events PERSONAL PATH Community Fun Fest. Inflatables, food, pet show and games. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 W. Willoughby Road, Lansing. (517) 887-0089, to obclansing.org. Free Public Tours. 1 and 3 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., MSU successAT CMU IN EAST LANSING Campus, East Lansing. Insane Inflatable 5K. Inflatable obstacles marathon. 8:30 a.m. Registration fees vary. Hope Sports Soccer Complex, 5801 Aurelius Road, Lansing. (517) 887-3255, insaneinflatable5k.com/ michigan. R.E. Olds Museum Car Capital Auto & Bike Show. Hotrods, classics, muscle cars, antiques and custom bikes. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. FREE. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 372-0529, CarCapitalAutoShow.org.

Arts ArtFest on the River. Artist tents, kids activities, live music and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. McCormick Park, 123 High St., Williamston. (517) 655-2774, ow.ly/ cNlz302rkQX. Sunset Clay Studio Summer Clearance Sale. Local artists sell discounted work. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Sunset Clay Studio, 1820 Sunset Ave., Suite, 203, Lansing. (517) 282-9850. Earn the degree you need to support your promotion Theater update your skills Summer Retreat. Comedy about college expand your horizons buddies reuniting. 3 and 8 p.m. $28/$25 matinee. all with CMU quality and local Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.com. support at our East Lansing center. Central Michigan University The Phantom Tollbooth. Classic fantasy story in East Lansing and Online on stage. 7 p.m. $8/$6 kids. Riverwalk Theatre, Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees 517-337-8360 or 877-268-4636 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, Adult-friendly classes at the center, online or both cmich.edu/EastLansing riverwalktheatre.com. Competitive tuition and alternate paths to credit [email protected]

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Lansing. (517) 487-6847, onemoredayofficial.com. The Further Adventures of FatBoy and Out on the town JiveTurkey. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 Neck E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. from page 34 or Events Back Sunday, July 31 1 Year One Love Anniversary. One Love Pain? The MSU Center for Orthopedic Research is conducting Classes and Seminars Ministries celebrates anniversary with inclusive a series of research studies to understand the Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate service. 10:45 a.m.-noon. FREE. One Love Ministries, mechanisms of manual medicine in treating pain. levels. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 3645 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 4100-610, ow.ly/ W. Lawrence Road, Charlotte. (517) 285-0138, Jl3p302zZNg. charlotteyoga.net. Free Public Tours. 1 and 3 p.m. FREE. Eli and Who can participate? Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., MSU Juggling. Learn to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Those with neck pain. Street Pump House, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. Campus, East Lansing. Those with low back pain. (517) 371-5119. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. A fellowship to develop healthy relationships. 2-3 p.m. Those who have not had spinal surgery. Music FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., All participants must be between the ages of 21 and 65. One More Show w/ One More Day and Monte Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. Lessons Participants will be compensated and Pride. Alternative/funk band performs. 6-9 p.m. $5. Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. receive up to 4 treatments of manual medicine. Old Town General Store, 408 E. Grand River Ave., See Out on the Town, Page 36 Interested? Call, email, or visit our website SATURDAY, JULY 30 >> TASTE OF DOWNTOWN (517) 975-3301 [email protected] orthopedicresearch.msu.edu Downtown Lansing serves up a sampler platter of local fare with its seventh annual Taste of Downtown festival. Participating restaurants include Tavern & Tap, Midtown Brewing Co., Whipped, Glazed and Confused, JB’s Sarnie Shoppe and more. The event also features over 100 wines from around the world, as well as brews from Lansing Brewing Co. and cocktails from American Fifth Spirits. Adult tickets include five food tickets, five beverage tickets and a keepsake wine tasting glass; children’s tickets includes two food tickets. Additional food and beverage tickets are available at the event. 3:30-9 p.m. $25/$5 children 12 and under/children 2 and under FREE. 100 block of South Washington Square, Lansing. tasteofdowntown.org. 36 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

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area out front when it opens next week- end, just in time for Lansing JazzFest. “This will streamline the kitchen and open up (the Creole Coffee Co. side) for more event rentals,” Short said. “We’d been renting it out in the evenings and getting lots of requests TOP 5 for things like board meetings during the day. It’s a really neat space, and DINING GUIDE this move will help maximize its use.” The changes also bring a bigger THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN lunch menu and expanded happy GREATER LANSING AS DECIDED hour times, which feature $1 oysters as well as beer, wine and cocktail BY CITY PULSE READERS specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The weekend brunch menu will main- tain the staples: chicken and waffles, Based on your votes in City Pulse’s 2015 variations on eggs Benedict and both Top of the Town contest, we’ve assembled a sweet and savory crêpe offerings. “This move also means brunch guide to your favorite Lansing-area eater- items will be coming out a lot faster ies. We’ll run single categories in the paper on the weekends,” Short said. “People periodically, but the complete dining guide EAST TOWN / THE CREOLE / BLUE OWL COFFEE CO. were waiting for 30 minutes for a is always available on our website or on our table, then another 30 minutes before official mobile app, The Pulse. The app is Ty Forquer/City Pulse their food came out. An hour is a long available on iPhone and Android platforms; The Gillespie Co. razed several buildings on the 2000 block of East Michigan Avenue time to wait in the morning after a head over to facebook.com/lansingapp or text this week, including the former home of Emil’s Restaurant. East Town, a mixed-use long night. Hopefully we can bring “pulse” to 77948 for links to download. development, will be built on the site. that time way down.” Bon appétit!

By ALLAN I. ROSS place for those. He expects East Town Mobile joe Lansing’s normally subdued will be able to accommodate four to Downtown Lansing java junkies Eastside Neighborhood was rattled six businesses, with all work expected will soon have a new way to get their Top 5 Burger by massive demolition work as two to be complete by next summer. He caffeine fix, complete with its own big construction projects got under- also has plans to honor that block’s delivery method. Blue Owl Coffee #1 Crunchy's way earlier this week. Concrete work most famous former tenant, Emil’s Co., a café coming next January to Bar known for its burgers and craft beer selection began at 2101 E. Michigan Ave., Restaurant. REO Town, will launch its “coffee bike” 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing the former PNC Bank that will soon “We took quite a bit out of Emil’s, in early August. It’s a four-wheeled (517) 351-2506 “quad” bicycle that’s been outfitted crunchyseastlansing.com be home to the Arcadia Ale and including some signs and some mem- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily Smokehouse, an offshoot of the orabilia,” Gillespie said. “We also pulled with a special coffee-filled refrigerat- southwest Michigan-based Arcadia some marble, which we’ll try to use as ed keg that will serve nitro-delivered cold-brew coffee. #2 Fivie Guys Burgers & Fries Ales brewery/restaurant. And on the a bar in the new restaurant. We really Chain known for its made-to-order burger options and south side of East Michigan Avenue’s want to pay our respects to Emil’s, “It’s like a beer, but with a coffee,” free peanuts 2000 block, a row of decaying build- which was part of the Eastside for so said Blue Owl co-owner/co-operator 623 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing ings were razed to make way for the long. It will be a nice way to maintain Nick Berry. “It has a creamy, robust (517) 332-3483 Gillespie Co.’s mixed-use development the story of this neighborhood.” flavor with no acid and a little sweet- fiveguys.com project, East Town. ness, like chocolate. We think people 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily “It’s exciting to get started,” said Moving and merging are going to go nuts (for it.)” Gillespie Co. President Scott Gillespie. After seven months of identity The bike is enabled with GPS track- #3 Dagwood's “It’s going to be a long road ahead, issues and general name confusion, ing, allowing customers to track the City Pulse readers love Dagwood’s delicious (and but this was the exciting visual part. It Old Town’s conjoined twin businesses, bike’s progress as it works its way cheap) burgers and bar food went quick.” Creole Coffee Co., a breakfast/lunch among downtown businesses. Berry 2803 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing said there will also be a stationary (517) 374-0390 Gillespie said it will take a couple café, and the Creole, a dinner-only dagwoodstavern.com of weeks to complete the demo work, bistro, have been combined into a sin- equivalent in front of Blue Owl’s 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Thursday; including sorting materials into the gle entity. Henceforth, the Creole will future home, 1149 S. Washington 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Friday; waste stream and filling holes in the serve both lunch and dinner Monday Ave., to complement the bike and 11 a.m.- 1 a.m. Saturday; ground. Then his company will move through Friday and add brunch ser- start driving traffic to REO Town. noon- midnight, Sunday forward with foundation work for vice on weekends. The Creole Coffee “This is such a wonderful neighbor- hood, and we can’t wait to be a part the nearly 12,000-square-foot build- Co. name will be dropped, and that #4 Peanut Barrel ing that will contain 39 high-end storefront will be reserved for special of it,” Berry said. “(No full-time busi- East Lansing institution known for its juicy burgers and residential units and several busi- events. ness) has been in this building since popular summer patio nesses. The first commercial tenant, “People were getting confused the ‘80s, so we’ve got a lot of work 521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing Strange Matter Coffee Co., has with the two names and the different ahead of us. But work has begun, and (517) 351-0608, this bike will hopefully get the word peanutbarrel.com already announced its move from hours, so it made sense for us to just 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. daily, kitchen closes at midnight across the street into one of the new merge the two and rebrand,” said Sam out about us and get the interest up.” For updates on Blue Owl, including 2,100-square-foot spaces. And on Short, co-owner of Potent Potables #5 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Tuesday, Gillespie confirmed that Project, the restaurant group that the launch of the coffee bike, go to Chain restaurant famous for its specialty burgers and someone had just signed a lease for owns the Creole and fellow Old Town facebook.com/miblueowl. boozy shakes a 3,100-square-foot slot that will be eatery/bar combo Zoobie's/Cosmos. 6524 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing home to a new restaurant. “Lunch has been much busier than The Creole (517) 886-7440 “The owner’s not quite ready to go breakfast (during the week),” Short 1210 Turner St., Lansing redrobin.com public, but we’ll be announcing that added, “So we decided to shift our Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily soon,” Gillespie said. “They have a focus to what we’re doing success- (lunch) & 5-10 p.m. (dinner) fantastic story. It’s going to be such a fully. Our main goal is to sell out- Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. great fit for the neighborhood.” standing food, and if our messaging is (brunch) & 5-10 p.m. (dinner) Gillespie also teased a spa, a work- confused, it’s not good.” Saturday-Sunday; bar opens at 4 out facility and an “art-related busi- Another reason for the shift is the p.m. daily ness” as other potential ground floor debut of the Creole’s patio, which will (517) 371-1361, thecreolelansing. tenants, but no deals were yet in add another 35 seats to the sidewalk com 38 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 27, 2016

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