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City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION Slotkin opens up to possible Trump impeachment When it comes to impeaching Don- process, not a legal process” and some- ald Trump, Lansing’s congresswoman thing that should only be approached may be the canary in the coal mine. carefully. And this week Elissa Slotkin has giv- Slotkin's shift, which occurred over en hope to the impeachment cause. the weekend, came ahead of House First thing Monday, Slotkin, a Dem- Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement ocrat from Holly in the of a formal impeachment inquiry. eastern portion of the POLITICS On Sunday, The New York Times 8th District, told the reported Trump acknowledged that media that if recent ac- in speaking with Ukraine’s president, cusations about Trump he accused the former vice president strong-arming the of corruption tied to his son Hunter’s Ukrainian president to business activities in that former Soviet investigate potential republic. 2020 opponent Joe The Wall Street Journal has reported Biden are true, it “consti- that Trump urged Volodymyr Zelen- tutes an impeachable offense.” sky multiple times during the July 25 “If these allegations are true, or if phone call to work with the president’s the White House refuses to clear up lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, on an inves- Kyle Melinn/City Pulse these allegations, the Congress has no tigation of Biden and his son. Mean- U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, who represents the 8th Congressional District, choice but to consider all congressional while, the Trump administration has meets with GM picketers in REO Town Monday. authorities available to us, including held up $250 million in security aid to the power of inherent contempt and the country. to release it, she wrote. differently,” she said while talking to impeachment hearings, to protect our Slotkin said this funding for mili- Also, Congress is now learning that a reporters Monday at the UAW strike at national security,” she wrote in a De- tary equipment and advanced military U.S. intelligence official filed a whis- the Grand River As- troit Free Press article Tuesday. training was intended to equip the tleblower complaint about a Trump sembly plant. “That is a really striking The statement is a notable shift for Ukrainians to defend against Rus- conversation with Zelensky. allegation and if that’s true, we’re in a the pragmatic congresswoman, who sian-backed militants who have taken Slotkin, a former CIA agent and different moment. As a national securi- has shied away from following Dem- over the eastern portion of their coun- national intelligence official, has been ty professional, as a former CIA officer, ocratic colleagues into the pool of im- try. The security assistance funded was talking with her national security piers that kind of thing goes so beyond the peachment talk. Slotkin has cautiously only restored when a bipartisan group in Congress about the matter. pale of what is acceptable for our own referred to impeachment as a “political of lawmakers forced the White House “To me, this just smells and feels See Slotkin, Page 6

Rather than nudging the civic leader ket value and below the cost of upkeep passed away, sometime after 2012. to repair his dilapidated building, the and property taxes, too. The man died Both houses are a relic of a bygone house has fallen further into disrepair before the first eyesore article ran. He Lansing, when the siting of the state REVISITEDOF THE WEEK since the article ran. Part of the roof is wanted the man to live out his life there capital created an overnight city, but caving in, holes have appeared through before he flipped the house for sale or well before the days of the automobile the siding into the interior and a look another rental. and R.E. Olds let the city’s population inside the glass door from the front hip But before he got a chance, Loomis really take off. At least two out-build- porch shows giant holes in the floor. said the vandals destroyed the value of ings on the property appear designed to And for all of that, Loomis blames City the house and greatly increased the cost shelter horses. Pulse. of renovations. “I’m not happy about Loomis quit paying his taxes and now “It’s been broken into several times. the situation at all.” Loomis blames the owes more than $12,000 on the place. It all started with the photo published neighborhood for ignoring the theft. Now, a posting on the door calls for a 922 N. Walnut St., Lansing in City Pulse,” Loomis said. “‘Here’s a “This is the pay back I get for being a tax auction to come on Feb. 5, 2020, Owner: Vic Loomis vacant property, have at it!’ I feel I was nice guy.” and that’s all fine by Loomis. “Let it go This week’s eyesore is a look back a victim of that.” After vandals trashed the place, at tax sales, let someone who has the at a previous eyesore from May 2012, Loomis said thieves stole furniture Loomis essentially abandoned the capacity and knowledge take it over.” a stately old home from 1887 that had from the inside and ripped out much house. A separate, 1885 coach house — CHRIS GRAY trees growing up through the porch the of the copper wiring and pipes. After on the property is also abandoned and inheriting the house from an uncle, he boarded up. An elderly couple lived at “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the last time we looked, a rental property seedier properties in Lansing. It rotates with Eye Candy owned by former East Lansing Mayor allowed a 94-year-old man to stay there the coach house with a disabled adult of the Week and Eye for Design. Have a suggestion? at a rent that he says was below mar- son for a longer period before they also Email [email protected] or call it in at 517- Vic Loomis. 999-6715.

6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019 Morgan and Grebner spar over updated county ethics policy A dispute over a rewrite of the Ing- as possible. You can’t do a FOIA request ham County ethics policy has spilled on a gmail account,” Morgan said. over into bad blood between at least two Morgan’s predecessor, Dennis county commissioners, who each accuse Louney, had used his public account to the other of wanting to cut corners on solicit campaign donations. He resigned ethics. after that was publicized. It was later Commissioner Thomas Morgan has uncovered that Louney had also violat- been pushing for a rewrite of the ethics ed ethics policies against soliciting cam- policy — first drafted by Commissioner paign endorsements from entities that Mark Grebner in the 1990s — in order have business with the county, including to reduce a lot of flowery, difficult lan- local labor unions, Sparrow Health Sys- guage and include an email policy. tem and Lansing Community College. “You have to have a post-doctorate Morgan says Ingham County has education to read a lot of the language trailed other governments in restricting in there. It’s so dense and incomprehen- the commissioners’ public business to sible,” Morgan said. He argued the poli- their public email accounts — Grebner cy was weak because it was hard to read. Grebner Morgan conspicuously uses a gmail account — Grebner has largely fought him the while restricting their private business whole way, accusing Morgan and Com- county — an unheard-of prohibition in a genuine threat. When I saw it, I was and campaigns to a private account. missioner Ryan Sebolt of trying to gut America’s pay-to-play political culture. afraid they were lining up the votes “There’s this unforgiving ‘gotcha’ at- the ethics policy — something Morgan Grebner said his older policy had fos- needed to push it through. But it died so mosphere. We’ll have a policy we can’t and Sebolt deny. tered a climate in Ingham County that fast there was never even a rough nose follow because it’s impossible to under- “He’s a well-known pain in the ass, was self-policing because the conflicts count; nobody but Sebolt and Thomas stand,” said Grebner, who argued it’s and I love him for it,” Morgan said of of interest are clear. “The emphasis is on are recorded as supporting it.” seldom easy to define what is and what Grebner. reciprocity and repeated violations. You Sebolt said Grebner is misleading the is not county business. “They say every The current county ethics policy dates look for substance. You don’t look for intention of that rough draft, which was single thing a person says is either coun- to the 1990s, which Grebner said is technical violations of the rules.” never meant to be the final version. “It ty business or not county business.” the toughest policy in the state, going An early draft from Morgan and Se- was just meant to be a starting point.” Morgan said some situations can in- much further than the state requires. bolt would have whittled at these pro- Morgan also said that draft was just deed be clear — such as when commis- The Board of Commissioners was set hibitions but it was quickly withdrawn incomplete. “I’m not sure I’ve ever heard sioners are communicating with county to approve a new, clearer version that and Grebner’s basic policy remained in Grebner bring it up. Considering he’s staff. “The argument that if we’re too included an email policy from Morgan plainer language, while an email policy opposed updating the ethics policy long transparent, we’ll never get anything on Tuesday night. Morgan and Grebner was added. before June, I’m sure this is a red her- done is complete and utter bullshit,” both expected it to pass easily and likely “Our existing policy is all about break- ring,” Morgan said. “He wants to look said Morgan. unanimously. ing down and preventing the establish- like he’s for stronger ethics while fight- Grebner argued what he says in an The existing policy has barred com- ment of reciprocal back-scratching," ing an attempt for stronger ethics.” email is his First Amendment right, and missioners from soliciting campaign Grebner said, adding that Morgan’s At minimum, Morgan said the policy he was afraid any little thing could be donations from their staff or hiring initial proposal “was more or less a road needed to be updated to reflect a reality counted as unethical by vindictive polit- them to work on their campaigns. map for using elected office to create of 21st century communication — the ical opponents. “They’ve created a sys- There are strict rules against hiring profitable deals.” use of email, something Grebner has tem where they’ll yell, ‘Gotcha!’ all the family members and close relatives. It “But it’s gone, and didn’t last 30 sec- dismissed as trivial. time because the rules are impossible to also bars them from receiving campaign onds at the subcommittee. So it’s more “If people are conducting business on follow. They are distracting people from donations from companies, unions and of a study in alternative universes than the taxpayer dime, it needs to be as open real ethical problems.” individuals who have business with the — CHRIS GRAY

latest national news outlets to cover the The Republican National Committee against Slotkin in 2020. State Board of Slotkin former acting assistant of the secretary was quick to jump on her comments Education member Nikki Snyder told of defense. as proof that Slotkin was aligning with me over the weekend at the Republi- She and six other moderate fresh- the “far-left, anti-President Trump cans’ leadership conference on Macki- from page 5 man Democrats authored an op-ed machine.” As far as Republicans see, nac Island that she’s seriously looking national security. this week in The Washington Post that Slotkin “has been anything but moder- into a run and that a formal announce- “I know we have the director of na- called for impeachment if Trump did ate in her short time in Congress.” ment could come as soon as next week. tional intelligence coming up on Thurs- try to pressure the Ukraine. The Wall “From her call for impeachment Among those cheering Snyder on day to the Hill. To me, that is a very im- Street Journal covered the development to her extreme voting record, Elissa is former Congressman Mike Bishop, portant moment. If he does not provide and used Slotkin’s picture prominently. Slotkin has put her constituents on the who has been keeping his options open information on this whistleblower case, “This flagrant disregard for the law backburner and her personal ambitions about a Slotkin rematch, but has told as he’s required to by law, I think we’re cannot stand,” read the joint opinion at the center of her disastrous plat- Republicans privately that “he doesn’t in a new moment where the Congress article for The Washington Post. “To form,” said RNC spokesperson Michael want to run.” should exercise its full authority on uphold and defend our Constitution, Joyce. “The 8th District won’t forget If Snyder — no relation to the former those issues,” she said. Congress must determine whether the how Slotkin sided with Alexandria governor — is able to put together a Slotkin’s opinion kept the ball rolling President was indeed willing to use his Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and the credible campaign, Bishop won’t have on her increasingly visible nation- power and withhold security assistance far left over them.” to. al profile. The Jewish Journal and funds to persuade a foreign country to In related news, the Republicans may (Kyle Melinn of the Capitol news ser- National Public Radio were among the assist him in an upcoming election.” soon have a declared candidate to run vice MIRS is at [email protected].) City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

CITY OF LANSING Longtime Lansing finance NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI, director resigns from City Hall on the proposed Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Development and Finance Plan in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as: City Finance Director Angela Bennett In 2009 the City of Lansing used the adopted State Law (Act 280 of 2005) to create what quietly resigned from city government is known as the Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) and established a last week, marking the latest departure District with eligible property within an area encompassing 500 feet north and 500 feet south of department heads under Mayor Andy of the centerline of centerline of Saginaw Avenue, and from the western edge of the City Limits of the City of Lansing to the west to the centerline of Pennsylvania Avenue to the east. Schor. “I resigned last week. I’ve had a num- The purpose of the Corridor Improvement Authority Act is to help communities plan for and fund improvements along a corridor. The overall goal is to help support economic development ber of circumstances that have changed and redevelopment of this area. The types of improvements could include sidewalks/ in my life over the past several weeks, pathways, streetlights, streetscape enhancements, façade improvements, and other public and I need some time to reevaluate my investments which could support and enhance economic development and the quality of life for business owners and residents within this district. The CIA’s first task to be able to fund future,” she told City Pulse. these improvements is to create a Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. This plan Schor said chief strategy officer Shelbi describes the types of activities that the CIA can participate in as well as how those activities Frayer has been named interim finance are financed. The plan covers a 15-year period and explains how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) will work, which is the primary means in which new projects would be funded. It is director and city Treasurer Judy Kehler important to note that TIF is not a new tax nor does it raise property owner’s taxes. will be the acting controller. City Council will hear comments from citizens, taxpayers and property owners, officials from “We are looking at the structure for any affected taxing jurisdiction and any other interested persons. All aspects of the Plan will be finance and treasury and will see what open for discussion at the public hearing. Maps, plats, and a description of the development restructuring needs to be done,” Schor plan, including the method of relocating families and individuals who may be displaced from the area, are available for public inspection at Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), said. 1000 S. Washington Ave. Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48910, 517-702-3387. Said Bennett: “It has been an honor to If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a representative. have served the city these past 14 years, Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if both in my current and former roles as received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, budget manager and deputy finance di- City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. rector, through the challenges of state Bennett Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC funding cuts in the Great Recession, www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk massive budget and benefit restructur- Bennett had served Lansing as its www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-276 ing, but also during the exciting growth finance director since 2012 and had and pride the city has and continued been with the city since the early days of to experience, and I am excited for the the Virg Bernero administration, after mayor’s vision for the future.” coming to the capital city in 2005 from CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Two Council members, Kathie Dun- Kalamazoo, where she worked as comp- bar and Peter Spadafore said they were troller. Her salary was set at $121,980 as Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, kept in the dark about the reasons for finance director for 2019. MI, on the proposed Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Development and Bennett’s departure. “It’s been very Almost half of Schor’s cabinet has Finance Plan in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, tight-lipped,” said Dunbar, who added changed since he took office in 2018. of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as: she expected to be briefed on the mat- Bennett becomes the fifth department ter in a closed session. Spadafore said, director to leave, all of whom were hold- In 2009 the City of Lansing used a adopted State Law (Act 280 of 2005) to create what is known as the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) and establish a “Your guess is as good as mine.” overs from the Bernero administration, District which eligible property within an area encompassing 500 feet north and 500 feet Council President Carol Wood de- including Police Chief Mike Yankowski, south of the centerline of Michigan Avenue, and from the eastern edge of the Pere Marquette clined to comment and directed inqui- Fire Chief Randy Talifarro and Treasur- Rail Line in the City of Lansing to the west to the Lansing City limit to the east. ries to the Mayor’s Office. er Tammy Good. The purpose of the Corridor Improvement Authority Act is to help communities plan for and — CHRIS GRAY fund improvements along a corridor. The overall goal is to help support economic development and redevelopment of this area. The types of improvements could include sidewalks/ STATE OF MICHIGAN pathways, streetlights, streetscape enhancements, façade improvements, and other public PROBATE COURT investments which could support and enhance economic development and the quality of life INGHAM COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT for business owners and residents within this district. The CIA’s first task to be able to fund FAMILY DIVISION these improvements is to create a Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. This plan FILE NO. 19-1167-GA describes the types of activities that the CIA can participate in as well as how those activities In the matter of Christine STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN are financed. The plan covers a 15-year period and explains how Tax Increment Financing Blackmon, especially to the PROBATE COURT PROBATE COURT (TIF) will work, which is the primary means in which new projects would be funded. It is attention of daughter Ebony COUNTY OF INGHAM COUNTY OF INGHAM Humphrey, of Seattle, WA: NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING important to note that TIF is not a new tax nor does it raise property owner’s taxes. FILE NO 19-1194-GA, 19-1195-CA FILE NO 19-1196-GA, 19-1197-CA TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 10/17/2019, 10:30 AM at In the matter of Carolyn Condell. In the matter of Larry Hilton. City Council will hear comments from citizens, taxpayers and property owners, officials from 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, TAKE NOTICE: A Hearing will be TAKE NOTICE: A Hearing will be any affected taxing jurisdiction and any other interested persons. All aspects of the Plan will be Lansing, MI 48933 before Judge held on 11/7/2019 at 2:30 p.m. at held on 10/17/2019 at 11:00 a.m. Richard Garcia for the following 313 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, at 313 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, open for discussion at the public hearing. Maps, plats, and a description of the development purpose: MI 48933 before Judge Dunnings MI 48933 before Judge Garcia for plan, including the method of relocating families and individuals who may be displaced from for the following purpose(s): the following purpose(s): Hearing to Appoint a Guardian. Hearing for Guardian and Hearing for Guardian and the area, are available for public inspection at Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Conservator. Conservator. 1000 S. Washington Ave. Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48910, 517-702-3387. If you require special If you require special If you require special accommodations to use the court accommodations to use the accommodations to use the because of a disability, or if you court because of a disability, court because of a disability, If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a representative. require a foreign language or if you require a foreign or if you require a foreign interpreter to help you fully take language interpreter to help language interpreter to help Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if part in court proceedings, please you fully participate in court you fully participate in court received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, contact the court immediately to proceedings, please contact proceedings, please contact make arrangements. the court immediately to make the court immediately to make City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. arrangements. arrangements. Date: 9/17/2019 Gene Mellen, DHHS Date: 9/20/19 Date: 9/23/19 Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC Adult Protective Services Talaina Cummins Talaina Cummins www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk Ingham County office c/o Ingham County DHHS c/o Ingham County DHHS 5303 S. Cedar Street 5303 S. Cedar St. 5303 S. Cedar St. www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope Lansing, MI 48911 Lansing, MI 48909 Lansing, MI 48909 CP#19-275 517-763-1210 CP#19-272 517-775-5450 CP#19-280 517-775-5450 CP#19-281 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019

push Ukraine to oust Shokin — but have to choose where their loyalties because American officials thought lie. History is watching he was protecting corrupt officials, History is watching. including the oligarch who employed History is watching the Demo- If Democrats won’t do something about Hunter Biden. (The case against the crats, too. And they’re failing, just oligarch’s company, which concerned as they did after the Mueller report Trump’s corruption, they’re complicit in it potential crimes that took place be- dropped, when Nancy Pelosi decided I don’t think Joe Biden is the most covering intelligence whistleblowers. fore Hunter Biden became an adviser, that the political risks of impeach- electable candidate in the Democrat- In effect, the administration’s was shelved by early 2015, more than ment outweighed their constitutional ic primary, and I doubt he’ll be the position is that Trump is above the a year before the U.S. and its allies obligations. The House Judiciary nominee. But his double-digit polling law. (Last week, under the same pushed for Shokin’s firing.) Committee fumbled, and the White leads over Donald Trump have re- theory of supreme presidential At this point, it’s worth stressing House exploited that weakness with mained remark- authority, Trump also sued the state that Trump had previously dispatched defiance. INFORMED DISSENT ably durable, of New York to block a subpoena for Rudy Giuliani, his personal lawyer — Emboldened, Trump didn’t just despite the gaffes tax returns, arguing that he can’t be not anyone from the DOJ or the FBI invite foreign interference into our and poor debates criminally investigated while in office, — to Ukraine in an effort to dig up elections; he demanded it. And here and concerns even in state court.) dirt on Biden, which is about as clear again, Democratic congressional about his age and The Post’s first report only said the a tell as you get that this is a cam- leaders are passive, giving Trump inability to gen- complaint centered on a “promise” paign matter, not a corruption matter. and Giuliani and their allies room to erate excitement Trump had made to a foreign lead- So to recap: The president tried to push the narrative that maybe there’s JEFFERY C. BILLMAN among the base. er. It took less than 48 hours for the force another country’s leader into in- something to this Biden thing — aid- And Trump, it blanks to get filled in: The foreign terfering in our election on his behalf ed by the same credulous both-siders seems, is apparently scared shitless of leader was the newly elected presi- while dangling $250 million over his in the mainstream press who gave the man — and the lengths to which dent of Ukraine, a former comedi- head. Then, his administration did oxygen to the nonsensical Uranium he’ll go to stop him could lead to a an who ran on an anti-corruption everything in its power to make sure One story in 2016, and who crowed constitutional crisis that makes Wa- platform. The promise was the release that the whistleblower’s complaint day and night about Hillary Clinton’s tergate look like child’s play. of hundreds of millions of dollars in never saw the light of day. emails. Here’s what we know: Last week, military aid that Congress had appro- Let’s keep our eyes on the ball. The Washington Post reported that priated — Ukraine is fighting Rus- “All of this — extortion, cor- What the president did — and what the president wants to distract us a member of the intelligence com- sian-backed separatists in the eastern ruption, obstruction — not only munity had filed a whistleblower part of the country — but the admin- from — is a crime, and the only complaint against the president, and istration was withholding, ostensibly meets the criteria for impeach- solution is impeachment. It doesn’t the IC’s inspector general had deemed because of concerns about corruption. ment, it demands it. History is matter if Senate Republicans try to the complaint credible and urgent What Trump wanted in return, and watching.” shrug it off. Put Trump’s venality on — meaning it rose above the level reportedly expressed eight times, display and let the American people of hearsay or a mere policy dispute. was for Ukraine to reopen a closed see it venality for what it is, and see With that finding, the inspector investigation into a company that Joe All of this — extortion, corruption, his enablers for who they are. It’s time general had a legal obligation to turn Biden’s son Hunter had advised and obstruction — not only meets the cri- for this country to have a long-over- over the complaint to Congress. allege that Biden had blackmailed the teria for impeachment, it demands it. due gut check. But Trump’s acting director of government into firing the chief pros- And that’s just what we know as I’m If congressional Democrats aren’t national intelligence has refused to ecutor, Viktor Shokin, in 2016. typing these words, less than a week completely useless, they won’t wait, give members of Congress access to Not that it will matter in the fever after the story broke, before we’ve they won’t make excuses, and they the complaint. Both the White House swamp, but this conspiracy theory has seen the actual complaint. Imagine won’t shirk their responsibility again. and the Department of Justice — run been thoroughly debunked; Ukraine’s the other ways in which the rule of If they do, then they’re complicit in by Attorney General William Barr, leading anti-corruption activist has law is about to be tested, in which our Trump’s corruption. who also ran interference for Trump called it “absolute nonsense.” The Constitution is about to be strained (Jeffrey Billman I the editor of INDY in the aftermath of the Mueller report Obama administration, in conjunc- by an administration that sees it not Week, in Durham, North Carolina.) — instructed the DNI’s office that tion with the European Union and as sacred by as inconvenient, in which the president is not governed by laws the International Monetary Fund, did the president’s partisans are going to

     

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN NOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES LEGAL NOTICE SPECIAL USE PERMIT On September 18, 2019 the approved minutes of the following proceedings of the Meridian Township Board: Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Lansing Planning Commission will hold September 3 2019 Regular Meeting a public hearing on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Offices located at 3209 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, for the purpose of recommending were sent to the following locations for public posting: approval or denial of the following request:

Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Special Use Permit SP-19-09 to allow bulk storage of flammable liquid (Acrylonitrile—5,500 and the Township Website www.meridian.mi.us. gallon tank) located at 1520 Lake Lansing Road. Property is zoned “H” Industrial and owned by Aurora Specialty Chemistries/Harry Moyle. BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC TOWNSHIP CLERK Tentative text and other information may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, 3209 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. CP#19-273 Susan L. Aten, Clerk Charter Township of Lansing

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City of Lansing Notice of Public Hearing

The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. CITY OF LANSING in the Tony Benavides Lansing City Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, NOTICE OF REGISTRATION MI, for the purpose stated below: FOR THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 ELECTION

To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, City Assessor, other To the qualified electors of the City of Lansing: interested persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the approval of an Please take notice that the City of Lansing will hold an Election on November 5, 2019. Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate (the “Certificate”), pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, Public Act 146 of 2000, for For the purpose of electing candidates to the following offices: property located at 1030 S. Holmes St., Lansing, Michigan, but more particularly described City: Council Member At Large (2), Council Member Ward 1, Council Member Ward 3 as follows: Any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Lansing City Clerk; the office of their County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch office, or LOTS 1 THRU 13 INCL & LOTS 21 THRU 34 INCL BLOCK 11 MANUFACTURERS ADD NO other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed 2, Parcel Number: 33-01-01-22-133-102, and or dropped off at the office of the Lansing City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. Approval of this Certificate will provide the owner or potentially the developer of property an abatement of certain property taxes for the improvements to the property noted above. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Lansing City Clerk’s Further information regarding this issue may be obtained from Kris Klein, Lansing Economic Office is Monday, October 21, 2019. Area Partnership (LEAP), 1000 S. Washington Ave., Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48910, 517-702- After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of 3387. residency (MCL 168.492) at the following locations and times:

For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, Location Address Regular Business Hours please attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be Lansing City Clerk 124 W Michigan Ave Mon - Fri accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on - City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 8am - 5pm the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Lansing City Clerk 2500 S Washington Ave Mon - Fri Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. - Election Unit Lansing, MI 48910 8am - 5pm

Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC Wednesdays www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk 8am-7pm www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-277 Additional times outside of the above listed regular business hours are as follows:

Location Address Additional Hours Lansing City Clerk 124 W Michigan Ave Election Day -City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 November 5 City of Lansing 7am - 8pm Notice of Public Hearing Lansing City Clerk 2500 S Washington Ave Saturday, November 2 The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Election Unit Lansing, MI 48910 10 am-2 pm in the Tony Benavides Lansing City Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the purpose stated below: Sunday, November 3 12pm - 4pm To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, City Assessor, other interested persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the approval Election Day of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (the “District”), pursuant to and in accordance November 5 with the provisions of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, Public Act 146 of 2000, 7am-8pm for property located at 1611 East Kalamazoo St., Lansing, Michigan, but more particularly described as follows: ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required. LOT 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 BLOCK 4 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 16 The Lansing City Clerk’s Office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter PARCEL NUMBER: 33-01-01-15-427-302 Ballot. Applications are available at the locations referenced in the above table or by visiting our website at lansingmi.gov/clerk. Approval of this District will allow the owners of real property within the District to apply for an abatement of certain property taxes for the improvements to their property located within Monday, November 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except the District. Further information regarding this issue may be obtained from Karl Dorshimer, for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, November 4, Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), 1000 S. Washington Ave., Suite 201, Lansing, 2019 must be requested and voted in person at the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, locations MI 48910, 517-702-3387. referenced in the above table.

For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please Those registering to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2019, are eligible to attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted receive an absent voter ballot at the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, locations referenced in the between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of above table. the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. Chris Swope, CMMC/MMC Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC Lansing City Clerk www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk Phone: 517-483-4131 www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope Email: [email protected] CP#19-278 Website: www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-274 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019

ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Anita Skeen helps students find their inner magic By AUDREY MATUSZ He added that her “natural kindness” Every sentence Anita Skeen speaks will be missed, and is hopeful the col- and writes is precise, poignant and lege will work with her closely after her most of all, passionate. When discuss- retirement. ing her 50 years as a teacher, she avoids When conceptualizing the Center for wasting time fogging conversation with Poetry, Skeen wanted to emphasize the her accolades, six volumes of poetry or intersection of poetry and community moments from tête-à-tête meals with outreach by integrating Lansing voic- her dear friend the author Margaret At- es into the program. Enter Ruelaine wood. What she’d rather discuss are the Stokes, president of the Lansing Poetry gifts she has received from students over Club, who first met Skeen while attend- the years. ing one of her public writing workshops. On Friday, Skeen, 73, will celebrate Stokes said it wasn’t long before the pair her last homecoming on the faculty of began organizing poetry events around MSU’s Residential College of Arts and the city. Their most important collabo- Humanities. Skeen taught in the En- ration to date was partnering with the glish Depart- Lansing Economic Area Partnership to RCAH Homecoming ment for 17 years develop a Lansing poet laureate. Celebration before becom- “She has a tremendous imagination Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. ing one of the when it comes to creating programing Snyder-Phillips Hall 362 Bogue Street, original faculty for writers and students,” Stokes said. East Lansing members at the “She’s really extraordinary in that way.” Information on pre-registration college in 2007. Returning home can be found at She witnessed Born in the chemical valley of rcah.msu.edu/alumni-friends the demise of the Charleston, West Virginia, Skeen re- Audrey Matusz/City Pulse creative writing called swinging on vines over creek beds Professor Anita Skeen will be honored at the RCAH Homecoming celebration program in the English Department, and watching barges carry tons of coal Friday for her 50 years as an educator. and Skeen took the opening of the new up and down Kanawha River as import- college as a big green light to pitch her ant moments from her childhood. as well as understand the importance of “We talk about what magic really is,” idea for a community poetry center to “Your environment imprints you as a valuing history even when it’s not easy,” she said. “I often tell them ‘your defini- Dean Steve Esquith. child,” she said.” West Virginia has had Crakes said. tion of magic is too narrow, what about “I wanted students to see that you can so much struggle I feel like I can write Magical objects the magic that you carry inside you?’” change people’s lives with words,” she about some of that stuff as the voice of A second class the poet-professor She added that there are no absences recalled. someone who lived there, left and came originated was based on the Harry Pot- because students can’t replicate the in- Poetry for all back.” ter series. In 2016, when she launched tensity of the book-based conversations Before the residential college came During her 12 years at the residential the course, there were no books or syl- from the hour and half sessions. to fruition, Skeen was the director of a college, Skeen originated two courses. labi analyzing J.K. Rowling’s life’s work, “Anita did a great job with mediating,” two-year undergrad program called the The first incorporated the literature, art Skeen said. So, she formed a class to said Rachel Brunhild, 24, who took the Residential Option in Arts and Letters, and a three-day tour of southern Appa- make their own. “Harry Potter” class in spring of 2018. or ROIAL, in which she and Esquith lachia. She said the goal of the course Her office contains the typical family “You have all these passionate readers collaborated on a project where young was to introduce students — the major- photos, inspirational quote poster and and Anita helped navigate that conver- Sudanese refugees and MSU students ity from rural Michigan towns — to the expansive book collection, but some of sations and drop hardcore wisdom. She worked together on a series of visual region’s commonalities such as “poverty, her favorite treasures are projects from made it academic and made me feel like and performing art projects. When the prejudice and disregarded family his- “wizards, witches and half-bloods.” she was actually listening.” residential college started, ROIAL end- tory” and get them to think about how “RCAH kids don’t want to sit in on Skeen said her life plan was divided ed and Esquith asked Anita if she would they are products of their environment. lectures, they want to make stuff. So we into quadrants: Twenty-five years as a leave the English department to join the Jenny Crakes, 26, was an intern at the made magical objects … giving them the student, 25 years as a teacher, then the residential college as a regular full-time Center for Poetry who took many classes power to create something that wasn’t last two portions would be dedicated to faculty member and lead the Center for with Skeen, including the Appalachian there.” her writing. Having spent half her life Poetry. study-away trip. Crakes knew little One after one, Skeen pulled out for- creating syllabi and lesson plans, she “There are many ways in which the about the region and recalled meeting mer students’ love potions, scrolls with said it’s time to go back to her first love. Center for Poetry has benefited RCAH local historians, musicians and modern detailed instructions for spells and “I’m happy with what I’ve written,” and RCAH students,” Esquith said. “For mountain dwellers as highlights from handmade devices — all items which she said. “Some poems are better than RCAH more generally, the opportunity the experience. students returned for her to keep. The others. I’ve learned some things from to hear and work with the accomplished “I think Anita wanted people to see projects tackle the philosophy, theolo- the failures and hopefully that next one poets whom the Center has brought in the place with fresh eyes and be ready to gy and gender issues brought up in the will be ‘the one.’” has been exciting and often inspiring.” get to know the place on its own terms book. City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019 ‘Bright Star’ ushers in ambitious Peppermint Creek season By DAVID WINKELSTERN les off her younger castmates. The opening song to “Bright Star” Talented musicians help to achieve feels like a rousing act closer, or a stir- the heights “Bright Star”'s music ring tune usually saved for a finale. reaches. A superior, six-piece band It’s clear from the start that “Bright directed by Seth Burk provides a Star” is a musical with clout. nearly continual, countrified blue- “If You Knew My Story” begins with grass template for melodic songs that Amanda DeKatch’s colos- inspire joy and gut wrenching grief. Review sal voice filling Pepper- The harmonies of the cast are as mint Creek’s new, cavern- smooth as their movements. 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Dear readers,THE 2018 TOP OF THE TOWN AWARD Thank you very much for your efforts to keep City Pulse in Kroger. Thus far, nearly 800 people have signed the petition at www.lansingcitypulse.com/Kroger; many have told me they have also called (800) KROGERS x3 to register their views. And some have sent me copies of emails to Kroger’s cor- porate communications director at [email protected].

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SIGN OUR I have also been disconcerted to discover, upon calling both several local Kroger stores and the national 800 number, that those responding to calls were either unaware of the change in policy or did not know much about it. I PETITION should add, however, that everyone I spoke to was as helpful as possible and handled the call with civility.

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Lansing’s car brand lives on in hometown 15 years after demise

Dennis Burck/City Pulse The former Oldsmobile world headquarters at GM Lansing Assembly sits empty as it's used as a giant advertisement billboard for Cadillac.

By DENNIS BURCK known for that around the country. We’ll Cutlass was the best-selling model of any car have cars shipped in from Tennessee, Illinois in 1986, selling over a million per year. At Badgley’s Garage sits humbly on Clippert and New York,” Badgley said. “Some of these this highpoint, Oldsmobile employed 21,000 Street in Lansing Township, a building of un- Oldsmobiles have been passed down from in Lansing and operated its world headquar- assuming white concrete blocks. And though generation to generation. Some are recent ters out of Building 70 on Townsend Street many repair shops carry garage in their purchases that come back to Lansing because near Lansing Assembly. The building now namesakes, Badgley’s Garage is just that — people are looking to buy the car their dad sits overgrown and fenced off. GM appears to one big bay that can fit two cars. worked on at the factory.” use it solely to hang an enormous advertise- There is no office and nowhere to sit to wait Despite a shortage of parts, manuals and ment for Cadillac, a brand still produced in for a repair. Customers are served through a mechanics, Oldsmobiles and their stubborn Lansing at Grand River Assembly. small window with what looks like the square owners prove that the brand is very much The biggest challenge to keeping the brand footage of a closet. alive in its hometown after being defunct for alive today is parts, Badgley said. “If it is a Manning the shop is Trevor Badgley, a over a decade. high-performance Oldsmobile, parts are third-generation Oldsmobile mechanic and A step inside the R.E. Olds Transportation readily available through aftermarket sourc- owner of the garage, dressed in simple me- Museum sees a score of monthly magazines es. But if it is just your plain Jane Oldsmobile chanic overalls. As the striking United Auto and newsletters from different , some of that stuff is not so easy to locate.” Workers show, General Motors is still a big clubs across the country on how to maintain On Evan Hope’s 1982 Oldsmobile Torona- presence in Lansing, but in 2004 the com- and find parts for the aging vehicles. Bumper do convertible, a plastic piece between the pany shuttered its Oldsmobile division, the stickers are also for sale, proclaiming “I don’t front bumper and the body is rotting away brand tied to Michigan’s capital for 107 years. care what GM says, Oldsmobile will never from age. Hope covers the rot with a white Fifteen years after the last Oldsmobile die!” piece of tape, the only noticeable cosmetic rolled off the assembly line, Badgley’s still The history of R.E. Olds can be traced to defect to an otherwise spotless machine. specializes in the hometown brand. It’s one Lansing in 1897, when Ransom Olds found- “I can’t find the original part for this,” Hope of the last Oldsmobile-specific shops in the ed the Olds Motor Vehicle Company. Among said. “I can find something similar, but there United States and the very last in Michigan. Oldsmobile’s pioneered inventions over a will be an ugly gap at each bend.” Inside the garage is a museum-quality dis- century in business were the passenger air- Hope, who is the Delhi Township clerk, play of Oldsmobile signs and memorabilia bag, automatic transmission, chrome plating purchased his Toronado a year ago. It has throughout the years, salvaged from former and onboard GPS navigation. been a lifelong dream of his to own an ’80s dealerships, garages and shops. The concept of the brand’s death would’ve Oldsmobile after rolling around in his neigh- “We specialize in Oldsmobiles and are been laughable in the 1980s. The Oldsmobile bor’s late ’70s Oldsmobile 98 when he grew See Oldsmobile, Page 16 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019 Oldsmobile from page 15 up in Holt. “You could not feel the road, and it felt like we were floating,” Hope said. “Other 10-year-olds might have been interested in exotic sports cars in the '80s like a Lamborghini Countach. For me, it was luxury cars like Olds.” Hope hunted for a cheap daily driv- er, but he couldn’t pass up the chance to own an Oldsmobile convertible. “It had plush seats, a cloud ride, spokes and white walls. That’s what made it a nice car to me. I like those quirky big cars that are unloved right now.” His car is a testament to the bulky square design of the '80s. The dash- board is an amalgam of fake wood and an absurd amount of squares and rectangles. At 82,000 miles, he hopes it will last for years to come. “I drive this every chance I get,” he added. “GM probably didn’t need three luxury brands, but I know a lot of people around here liked Oldsmo- bile because it rode just like a Cadillac without being one.” Pronounced dead With cherry red paint and chrome rims, the last Oldsmobile ran off the Lansing Assembly line in 2004 amid a flurry of national media parachuting in to write the obituary of America’s oldest car manufacturer at 107 years old. R.E. Olds Museum historian Dave Pfaff was at the museum when the final 2004 Alero rolled in. It was the 35,229,218th vehicle assembled in Oldsmobile history. “It was a very sad day,” Pfaff said. “I just thought ‘Why Oldsmobile?’” Oldsmobile became the canary in the coal mine for the death of GM’s numerous divisions. Saturn would follow suit in 2009 and Hummer and Pontiac in 2010, all victims of the GM bankruptcy. Pfaff, who worked at Olds as an engineer from 1962 to 1999, said the decline of the brand came down to mismanagement and “badge assem- bly” where GM produced the same car across its divisions with only cosmetic differences. “We started making cars that shouldn’t have been made,” Pfaff said. “Cars like the and Firenza didn’t make sense.” Dennis Burck/City Pulse Badgley saw the change from the (Above) Evan Hope is a proud owner of a 1982 convertible. mechanic’s point of view. “At a certain point you weren’t really driving an (Below) R.E. Olds Transportation Museum volunteer Jerry Garfield stands next to a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Oldsmobile anymore. They switched from making Oldsmobiles exclusively '80s did little to motivate young Amer- power cars of the muscle car era. to set a new closed course land-speed to ‘BOP’ or Buick, Olds and Pontiac ican buyers while the ad alienated its “It was insulting to our customer record for some much needed positive cars. That’s when they lost their iden- loyal fan base. base,” he added. “We always had terri- PR. tity, because they all went down the “That ad was the dumbest thing ble marketing.” That creation, the Oldsmobile Aero- same line,” he said. they could’ve done,” Pfaff said. “My fa- Two years before the 1986 ad, Old- tech I, debuted in 1987, featuring Another nail in the coffin was its ther had a 442.” smobile sold 1,050,832 vehicles. By a turbocharged 1,000-horsepower advertising. The infamous “This is not Pfaff’s father’s was 1990, sales were down to 489,492. Quad 4 engine and the silvery looks your father’s Oldsmobile” ad campaign not a geriatric cruiser by any means. But as Oldsmobile took flak from of a rocket ship. Flat out, the car ran was supposed to reclaim the brand for The car was powered by a 350-horse- car culture for its failed advertis- 267 miles per hour, setting the bar for a new generation. It was a dud. power V8 and was Oldsmobile’s an- ing campaign, its Lansing engineers Oldsmobile’s boxy cars of the late swer to the high performance horse- forged ahead by working on a monster See Oldsmobile, Page 17 City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17

Museum and wrote an article in the Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Club of America’s “Jour- ney with Olds” monthly magazine about his 2004 Alero. from page 15 With regular maintenance and mea- sures taken for rust prevention, Gar- a closed course land-speed record and field aims to keep his Alero running high-speed endurance record. as long as he can. For aid, he relies on By the time the car was fully tested its shop service manual. He worked as on the track in 1992, the Oldsmobile a service manual supervisor for Olds- Aerotech I had broken 47 speed-en- mobile from 1980 to 1993 in a 40-year durance records against the presti- career with GM. gious former world champion, Mer- “It was fun, hard work, full of pres- cedes Benz. According to a Jalopnik. sure and anxiety, but full of accom- com profile on the Aerotech, some of plishment,” Garfield said. those endurance records still stand to- When the announcement to end day. production came, Garfield was in However, the daily driving pop- shock. “It was like somebody closed ulace wasn’t driven to the brand by the door on my home and I couldn’t Olds’ blistering fast prototype and the get back in,” he said. Aerotech I faded into relative oblivion. The announcement spurred him to Sales and production at the brand de- buy the last model Alero. He keeps it clined throughout the 1990s. keeps it running to this day. “It wasn’t “I was lucky to get out when I did,” too big or too small and it was assem- Pfaff said. bled in Lansing. I have an affection The Last Oldsmobiles for my hometown because of Oldsmo- During Oldsmobile’s final days of bile,” Garfield said. production, owner Dick Poulin of Dick As for the very last Oldsmobile ever Poulin Chevrolet received an Alero as made? Pfaff, the museum historian, a stock inventory car from GM. How- thought it would eventually come back ever, upon closer inspection, he no- to the museum after GM’s bankruptcy. ticed something peculiar about it. However, in 2017, The GM Heritage “It was numbered 499 of 500 and I Center sold off the final 500 Alero to a thought ‘Wow, that’s worth keeping,’” private collector for $42,000. Its pur- Poulin said. chaser declined to be identified at the In the luck of the draw, GM deliv- closed door dealer-only auction. ered Poulin the last Oldsmobile to be Christo Datini, manager of archives offered for sale by dealer. and special collections at the GM It is currently for sale at Poulin's Heritage Center, wrote the following dealership for $32,000. Poulin kept it statement in an email correspondence in his showroom for the past 15 years. when asked about the decision to sell With only 42 miles on the car, the Ale- the last Oldsmobile: ro only went in and out of the show- “We are not able to locate the indi- room for periodic inspections and to viduals involved in the sale of this par- refresh the gas. ticular automobile. However, we can “It has all of its original stickers and confirm there are nearly 50 histori- everything. It’s like it is still in the cally significant Oldsmobiles in our wrapper,” Poulin said. “You have to collection, including a 1903 Curved find a special person who wants this Dash, a 1911 Limited, the first pro- car, but there are still a lot of people duction 1966 Toronado and Final 500 who love the Olds brand.” editions of the Aurora, Bravada and After dealing GM brand cars for Silhouette.” 33 years, GM cancelled his dealer- Garfield said he doesn’t know if ship during its bankruptcy and Poulin Oldsmobile will be remembered 100 made the switch to Chrysler. He listed years from now. the car in June to thin out his oddball “Since Lansing is its hometown, it vehicle collection. will be remembered here more than “I loved Oldsmobile, but I’ve had no any other place,” Garfield said. love for GM since they canceled me,” “Coming here to the museum I call Poulin said. my therapy day. I enjoy working on the Dennis Burck/City Pulse owner Jerry Gar- old cars with my former colleagues. (Above) Co-owner of Badgley's garage Trevor Badgley specializes in Oldsmobiles. field proudly sports a license plate say- People from younger generations only ing “LSTOLDS” framed with a “Forev- knowledge of Oldsmobile might come (Below) An Oldsmobile 98 with a rusted out subframe is on its last leg at a Midas er Proud” cover. from our work at this museum. It is repair shop in Lansing. If Oldsmobile had a cheerleader, it truly therapeutic not only to preserve would be Garfield. He volunteers each the past, but because it is fun too.” week at the R.E. Olds Transportation 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019 Audra McDonald conquers Lansing to open 90th season By LAWRENCE COSENTINO cated arrangements. Deftly integrat- orchestra. gram, the orchestra gave a vigorous, I arrived to Saturday’s Lansing ing her own touring trio, McDonald, McDonald’s self-deprecating, keep- deep-breathing performance of Stark’s Symphony opener with an ice cube in Muffitt and the orchestra turned out it-real banter between tunes was as “Symphonic Dances” that had the com- my bosom — a pointy, petty suspicion some 20 tunes from Broadway and the pitch perfect as her singing. poser grinning during the intermission that the symphony was slipping a pip- Great American Songbook, each one In McDonald’s thrilling treatment of schmooze to the point of pain. squeak pops concert under as musically polished and emotionally the Mother Superior’s “Sound of Music” Violinist and concertmaster Ran Review the ermine-trimmed, committed as the last. apotheosis, the anthem’s synthetic, Cheng adorned glimmering dragon- patriarchal robes of its The orchestra, vague platitudes poured forth as natu- fly wings onto the first movement, “MasterWorks” series. strings in particu- rally as organic honey from free-range inspired by Stark’s childhood love of Instantly, I was thrown from my lar, wove an almost bees. bluegrass music. She was present and high horse by the tough love of Audra unbearably tender She further punctured the dirigible poised, infusing her fiddle with the McDonald. Happily bruised and grass- nest for her as she by adding an anecdote about her young sweet air of wonderment that perfectly stained, I fully recant. After an eve- sang “You’ve Got to daughter’s “review” of her live TV per- complemented the music’s wanderous, ning of grand, funny, ravishing and be Carefully Taught,” formance in the Mother Superior role, restless drive. Stark’s second movement from “South Pacific,” via text message: “Where are the dryer avoided the cringe-worthy “jazz” ges- seamless collaboration between one of McDonald Broadway’s greatest stars and the home giving the song’s mes- sheets?” tures made by so many well-meaning team, conducted by maestro Timothy sage of racial tolerance an understated Suffice it to say that from start to fin- classical composers. The finale teth- Muffitt, my apprehensiveness dissipat- urgency that made you want to lean in ish, she had a packed house in complete ered loose ends with rolling, chopping ed. It’s going to be hard to top this one. and listen for dear life. thrall. By the time she put a killer bend momentum that fed upon itself until Despite international multimedia McDonald swung into the jazzy into a single syllable — the word “time” the suite was sweetly spent. acclaim, McDonald never came off as “Cornet Man” from “Funny Girl,” gar- from the standard “Summertime” — a Along the way, Muffitt muscled sev- the superstar blowing into Tank Town, nished by a swaggering solo from prin- man in the audience pretty much lost eral sudden, shocking crescendi out of checking her watch for the time in cipal trumpet Justin Emerich. it. That man, the first to shoot up in Stark’s generally genial score, as if to Paris. True to form, McDonald name- the ensuing standing ovation, was remind everyone that this was a sym- This rare collaboration appeared com- checked Emerich after “Cornet Man,” California composer Bruce Stark, who phony orchestra, after all, and you have pletely relaxed and comfortable, despite singling him out in the back row and was having quite a day. to expect to get the works now and the short rehearsal time and sophisti- gave multiple nods to Muffitt and the Before McDonald’s part of the pro- then.

“I had a great gig going on at MSU longing to a local Buddhist meditation so I was never desperate or in a rush to group has been helpful, too. Open mic hero Amber Cordell leave,” she said. A friend saw the Emo- Cordell has also had opportunities to ry post and said, “This seems perfect for spend time in Chile and has traveled all you.” Cordell agreed. over the world, she said. “Mostly by my- plays her final Lansing set Emory has a smaller population with self.” a larger percent of international stu- Her first job in international edu- By DAVID WINKELSTERN McKeever — and paid gigs all around dents. It offers career advancement cation was at the University of Kansas It’s rare to move away and have a Lower Michigan. and an opportunity to be closer to her Medical Center. That’s where she met send-off like Amber Cordell, a local This month, she celebrated leaving mom, sister, niece, and married a Japanese American who musician, did this month. Besides sev- her job of 11 years as educational pro- and nephew—a then moved here for a job with Michi- eral, get-togethers with co-workers and gram manager at MSU and headed “huge reason” for gan Virtual University. After four years friends, there were two staff bashes that Monday for Emory University in Atlan- the move. together, they divorced in 2011. Remi- were connected to her. There was the ta. At MSU, Cordell started a scholar- Cordell, 43, was niscing about her time at MSU, Cordell work party at the Office for Internation- ship leadership program, taught weekly born in Greenville, never thought she’d stay. “I never could al Students and Scholars at Michigan seminars, was an advisor for the Inter- Mississippi. After get used to the cold,” she said. “It really State University, a farewell performance national Students Association and Ja- graduating high gets to me.” last Wednesday at Sir Pizza Grand Café pan Club, facilitated intercultural com- Cordell school, Cordell went Cordell’s dad, who died when she was in Old Town, and a final musical jam munications trainings, hired about 100 to Shorter College in 13, was a musician, guitar and voice. with over 20 musicians to honor her at orientation leaders a year, managed ori- Rome, Georgia. They did a duo appearance on a local the Waterfront Bar and Grill in Lansing entation for all incoming international She attended Shorter for its music TV March of Dimes telethon when she on Sept. 22. students, and coordinated and emceed and theater programs, but earned de- was five. Her mother was also a vocalist After touching the hearts of hundreds an annual global festival. grees in psychology and religion instead. and piano/organ player. “Music was a of college students and fans, such revel- Work took her to China to meet MSU Her masters in religion—specializing in big deal in my family,” Cordell said. ries were fitting. students and their parents. She also Japanese Buddhism—was completed at This summer, Cordell got to play in Cordell is known in town for ap- hosted “Spring Break Service Trips,”in- Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North North Carolina where her sister lives. pearing at numerous open mics in the cluding one last year to the U.S.-Mexico Carolina. In adherence for her degree, “Kinda like my first tour,” she chuck- Lansing area, sometimes standing as border to distribute water for refugees. Cordell did Buddhism research and led. “Three shows in four days.” the only woman on stage. Places like Cordell mentored people from 140 taught English in Japan from 2001 to Her musical side-career seemed to be Moriarty’s, the EagleMonk Pub, MBC, different countries. At least 2,400 stu- 2004, providing her the opportunity to taking off. Cordell had to cancel area Windwalker and The All Saints Coffee- dents follow her student focused Face- travel all over Asia. bookings into November. house fostered the confidence to per- book page. Cordell’s degrees helped interactions “I’ve done a little bit of poking around form and compose music. “I keep in touch with a lot of them,” with students from many countries with Atlanta,” she said. “There will be more The exposure led to playing with Cordell said. When her departure was different religions. “I have a certain in- opportunities, but there will be more Double Secret Probation, Amber and announced, she received over 100 emo- tercultural sensitivity thanks to study- competition.” the Bad Habits, and with guitarist Ron tional testimonials. ing different religions,” she said. Be- City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19 Northern Michigan professor memorializes 'Camera Hunter' By BILL CASTANIER Shiras was not only enamored by Congress in 1918. Unless you are from Marquette or a the wildness of the Western U.P., As a hunter, Shiras had seen first- photographic historian, it’s likely you he married a daughter of the Upper hand how entire species of birds had haven’t heard of George Shiras III (or Peninsula’s most revered capital- been eliminated through over-hunt- as Shiras signed it, “3d”). Shiras was ists, Peter White, a philanthropist ing while others were at great risk. not only a congressman, a naturalist who donated large sums of money In his book, McCommons writes and a pal of Teddy Roosevelt, he also to the community including financ- about how Shiras, was one of the was also an early wildlife photogra- ing for the elegant public library in overly-zealous hunters who contrib- pher. Marquette. uted to the extinction of the passen- Don’t feel bad if the name Shiras While researching the life of Shiras, ger pigeon. doesn’t ring any bells. It didn’t either McCommons discovered a cache “It was at a time when it was thought for Marquette author and Northern of documents in Pittsburgh where America had unlimited resources to Michigan University professor James Shiras’ father, George, a former U.S. be hunted,” McCommons said. H. McCommons until while on vaca- Supreme Court justice, had resided. A report issued last week detailed tion he pulled a copy of what he In his later years, Shiras died unex- the loss of more than 2.9 billion birds calls “a heavy, rather plain-covered pectedly while composing a biogra- in the U.S. and Canada since 1970. It book” from a shelf in a bookstore in Courtesy Photo phy of his father, leaving the unfin- may be time to reflect on the life and Menominee. McCommons ished biography and other papers times of Shiras. Discovering “Hunting Wildlife that were donated to the University with Cameras and Flashlight” by his photographs in the July 1906 edi- of Pittsburgh. Shiras would lead McCommons to tion, which led to the resignation of McCommons said it was there he several years of research with trips two board of directors who disagreed found a trove of papers relating to to numerous archives and ultimate- with the use of photography in the Shiras. ly writing his own book on Shiras then print heavy magazine. “There were three boxes of material titled, “Camera Hunter: George McCommons said one of his goals no one had looked at," McCommons Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife was to place the legacy of Shiras said. In the unread collection, he Photography.” into the context of the times by not found material linking Shiras to only examining his contributions to Shiras, born in 1859 in Pittsburgh, other important conservationists, MAGIC / KEYFORGE photography, but also chronicling including correspondence sent by attended the best schools, became a GAME NIGHT silk-stocking lawyer and followed in the world around him including the Roosevelt. Tuesdays · 6pm his father’s footsteps as a congress- Progressive movement. McCommons was surprised when man from Pennsylvania. He also One little known fact McCommons he visited the archives a year later Play Magic or KeyForge in a casual, became an avid hunter belonging to discovered while writing was Shiras' because he was told that the papers friendly environment. Commander is elite hunt clubs. close friendship with Teddy Roosevelt had been donated to another archives. the most popular Magic format these nights. All Magic products are 20% who, like Shiras, was also an avid “The archivist told me a professor This was at a time when the off for those who attend the event. slaughter of birds and mammals by hunter before becoming arguably the had visited the archives a year earlier both recreational and market hunt- most important figure in wildlife and and they had sent the collection to his ers became an existential threat to nature preservation. university. “It was me,” McCommons TEACHER numerous species. When Roosevelt sued the Marquette said. The papers had been sent to APPRECIATION DAY In his book, McCommons thor- Iron Ore newspaper for libel for call- Northern Michigan. October 5 · ALL DAY ing him a drunk, he stayed during oughly examines Shiras’ evolution “The records provided me with per- Teachers are hard core! Stop in to from hunter to a photographer using the trial with Shiras at his Marquette sonal anecdotes I wouldn’t be able to win prizes, a free beverage, and enjoy the magic box to capture spectacular home. Although a product of the find anywhere else,” he said. an extended classroom discount images of wildlife at night by using a East, Shiras and his family had sum- One transcendent act accomplished all day. We’ll also have author talks on school visits and classroom centuries’ old Ojibwa hunting tech- mered in Marquette since he was a by Shiras was shepherding the small boy. As an adult, he moved his opportunities. The first 50 teachers nique of “jacklighting,” which is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act through to join us get a free canvas tote bag! modern equivalent of flash photog- family there permanently. raphy. AARTI SHAHANI Ancient jacklighting involved two October 5 · 7am men in a canoe with one man in the 70th bow using a fire-driven lantern to NPR correspondent and author shares MICHIGAN ANTIQUARIAN her memoir Here We Are: American freeze animals in place while lighting Dreams, American Nightmares. them up for the kill. BOOK & PAPER SHOW Shiras replaced fire with kerosene, KID’S STORY TIME and on land he used trip wires to set Sunday, October 20 s 9:30 AM - 5 PM s Free Parking Saturdays · 11am off an explosive flash, freezing the Causeway Bay Hotel & animals and enabling him to take Conference Center Jump into the pages of our favorite photographs of prancing deer, lynx, books! We will sing songs, make a craft beaver and raccoons during the dark 6810 S. Cedar, Lansing and go on a new adventure. of night. 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FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 >> ETIENNE CHARLES & CREOLE SOUL AT ROBIN THEATRE FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 >> GATHER FOR CHANGE AT REDHEAD DESIGN STUDIOY The international trumpeter/bandleader and MSU Inside the exposed brick walls of the chic design Jazz Studies faculty will perform with his sextet, firm’s headquarters, the public is invited to enjoy Creole Soul. The formation will evoke a myriad cocktails, LaCroix and artisan olive trays in the of colors and textures inspired by Charle’s Afro- name of social change. Donations will be collected Caribbean background, coupled with the pulse of for the Firecracker Foundation, a local nonprofit Motown and r&b. Doors are 7:30 p.m. and tickets that supports child survivors of sexual trauma can be purchased for $12-15 prior to the day of through holistic healing. the show.

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Pat Zelenka releases his new album Sunday, Sept. 29 at UrbanBeat in Old Town Lansing. Pat Zelenka’s new album, “Magnolia Sunset,” is available now on Magenta Records. Advance tickets are available at urbanbeatevents.com Guitarist drops ‘Magnolia Sunset’ LP at UrbanBeat

Sunday, Sept. 29 @ UrbanBeat Event Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. All ages, $10. 5 p.m.

Lansing guitar hero Pat Zelenka has collection of songs,” Zelenka said of While Zelenka’s previous record, “The of his primary sources of stimuli and a been jamming across Michigan and far the album, which is being released via Elm Street Sessions 4/30/14,” showcased continuous guiding light for his playing. beyond for the last 25 years, playing his Magenta Records in Nashville — a city his knack for loose, off-the-cuff jamming, “I first heard Mike Bloomfield through signature brand of rock ‘n' roll. Zelenka’s he’s increasingly becoming attached to. “Magnolia Sunset” presents a tight yet his work with Bob Dylan,” Zelenka sonic equation comes from a hybrid of “Locally, I’ve actually been keeping a dynamic record. From upbeat rockers recalled. “Later, I bought Al Kooper’s influences such as bluesmen Robert really low profile in 2019, as far as gigs such as “Blind Leading the Blind” to ‘Super Session’ album — half features Johnson and Buddy Guy, to rockers are concerned,” Zelenka said. “But I have moody ballads like the record’s title Bloomfield on guitar, the other half with like Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix. His been working a lot in Nashville, both on track, he shows his range as both a Stephen Stills on guitar.” record collection is as diverse as his the new CD and its promotion. Plus, I’m player and arranger. Zelenka said Bloomfield’s playing sound. currently managed by Gardy Sadker of “I think it’s always followed a pretty on that album was particularly His new album, “Magnolia Sunset,” Red Ridge Entertainment in Nashville. His direct path,” Zelenka said of his style. “extraordinary,” noting his “phrasing, documents his skillful, soulful playing, offices are right across the street from “But I feel I’ve gotten a little more direct tone and feel.” and will be unveiled Sunday when the Pat the Bluebird Cafe. We’ve been working and focused, and that’s a good thing.” “I’ve always been drawn to players Zelenka Band headlines UrbanBeat in Old on this deal for a couple of years now— As for the lyrical inspiration for the like Bloomfield,” he added “From the Town. The early show, which runs from plotting and planning.” new eight-song disc, Zelenka keeps his head, through the heart and through the 5-7 p.m., features Zelenka on lead guitar The album is available now on all digital explanation short and sweet. hands. He taught me that this is a craft, and vocals. Backed by his band, the download services, like Spotify and A variety of things, but to put it simply: not a sport.” Nashville-based musicians include Andy Amazon. A physical CD will be available life,” he said. To keep up with the Pat Zelenka Band, Hull (drums), John Marcus (bass), Gary at the UrbanBeat show. Next month, a Fans of Warren Hayes and Robin Trower visit facebook.com/pzproject. Sadker (keys) and rhythm guitarists Bob video for the first single “Nobody Loves might dig Zelenka’s bluesy new album, Hatter and John Bohlinger. You (When You're Down & Out)” will be and he doesn’t mind the comparisons. “Think of it as a good, bluesy, funky released. In fact, the late Mike Bloomfield is one

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From Page 20 Lansing, 1208 Turner St, Lansing. EVENTS a strong foundation. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. Thursday, September 26 Diabetes Support Group - 6:30-8 p.m. A Pink and Green Weekend. 65th AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. Anniversary Celebration 3 p.m. Crowne Sensory Friendly Hours - 5:30-7:30 CLASSES AND SEMINARS myalive.com. Plaza Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. p.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. Beginning East Coast Swing- Group DIY Vision Boards - Wellness coach Dance Class. 7:15-8:05 p.m. Michigan Celebrate Shabbat - with MSU Hillel! Sandy Sonier will share the power of vision Services 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 TGIF Dance Party - 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Hawk Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East boards and provide tips to help you create Lansing. 517-364-8888. p.m. Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath. 734-604- your own. 6-7:30 p.m. DeWitt District Student Center, 360 Charles St., East 5095. tgifdance.com. Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt. 517-669- Lansing. Beginning Texas Two-Step Group 3156. dewittlibrary.org. Dance Class - 8:15-9:05 p.m. Michigan ARTS HaHaPalooza Comedy Jam - C Young Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Fall Rummage and Bake Sale - Wed. Lansing. 517-364-8888. Fly & B. Simone - 7-11 p.m. Causeway Bay Black Kirby - Celebrate the arrival in 5-7:30 pm Thurs., 8 am-4 pm $2 per bag at Lansing Hotel & Convention Center, 6820 S. our collections of four important prints by noon! St. Michael Church, 345 Edwards St, Cedar St., Lansing. Black Kirby. 12-1 p.m. MSU Museum, 409 W Conversational Spanish (Adults) Grand Ledge. - Refresh, practice and expand your Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-355-2370. knowledge of Spanish. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Holt Farmers Market Mini-Market - MSU Group Tours - 1-3 p.m. MSU Union, 2-6 p.m. at 2150 Cedar St, Holt. Bright Star at Peppermint Creek CADL Okemos, 4321 Okemos Rd., Okemos. 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. cadl.org. delhitownship.com Theatre Co - Sept. 26-29, Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol, Lansing. South Lansing Farmers Market - 3-7 Creating Possibilities - Empowerment Holt Kiwanis Famous Chicken - 4-7 peppermintcreek.org p.m. St. Casimir Parish Church, 800 W. p.m. Holt Presbyterian Church Corner of Workshop Series - 6-7 p.m. Women’s Barnes Ave, Lansing. 517-374-5700. Center of Greater Lansing, 1710-1712 E Holt & Aurelius, 2021 N Aurelius Rd., Holt. Friday Clay Lab - Summer - 4:30-6:30 Michigan Ave, Lansing. 517-281-9358. p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6-7 Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999-3643. p.m. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin MSU Downtown Coaches Club reachstudioart.org. EES Distinguished Speaker Series - St., Room 207, Haslett. 517-927-4307. "What was it like for life on land one billion Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler LCC Performing Arts: Sunset Baby - 8 years ago?" 12:30 p.m. Room 204 Natural ARTS Science Building, MSU, East Lansing. Rd., Bath. p.m. Lansing Community College, West events.msu.edu. Campus, Lansing. lcc.edu. Bright Star at Peppermint Creek MSU Group Tours - . 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Theatre Co - Sept. 26-29, Central United Medicare Enrollment Workshop - MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Small Stained-Glass Panel Lamp Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol, Lansing. Shade - class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Hannah with counselors from the Tri-County Office peppermintcreek.org on Aging. 6-7:30 p.m. Grand Ledge Area Open Ballroom - Enjoy “open dance Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East floor” time. 6-7:30 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Lansing. 517-337-1113. District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Studio (in)Process - The studio is (in) Ledge. 517-627-7014. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. Process! 6-9 p.m. MSU Broad Art Lab, 565 MUSIC E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. 517-884- Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives - MRA Adult-Use Licensing 4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Educational Session - with Marijuana This week’s presentation titled, “Maurice Friday Night Live Music - 4-7 p.m. Sugar and Labor Culture,” 11:15 a.m.-12:30 Food trucks, cider & donuts, wagon & Regulatory Agency for demo of online MUSIC application for marijuana establishment p.m. MSU Museum, East Lansing. train rides, pick your own pumpkins, 4-7 events.msu.edu. p.m. Uncle John’s Cider Mill, St. Johns. licenses. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. G. Mennen Williams Wind Symphony - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Building, 525 W. Ottawa, Lansing. ujcidermill.com. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 542 Refuge Recovery Lansing - Non-profit Auditorium Rd, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. organization grounded in the belief that Symphony Orchestra - 8-9 p.m. LITERATURE AND POETRY music.msu.edu. Buddhist principles and practices create Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 542 Local Poetry Reading (Adults) - Local poets share readings from their Friday, September 27 See Out on the town, Page 24 works. 7-8:30 p.m. CADL Haslett, 1590 CROSSWORD SOLUTION Franklin St., Haslett. 517-339-2324. cadl.org. CLASSES AND SEMINARS From Pg. 21 SUDOKU SOLUTION From Pg. 21 EVENTS Intro to Computer Coding (Adults) - Learning how to code doesn’t have to be Climate Change: Crisis and Opportunity - League of Women Voters scary! 6-7:30 p.m. CADL South Lansing, of the Lansing Area public forum. 7-9 p.m. 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 517-272-9840. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Rd, cadl.org. East Lansing. 517-351-7160. LITERATURE AND POETRY Country Line Dancing & Lessons - 7-9 p.m. Mason VFW Post #7309, 1243 Hull Teen Night (Ages 13-18) - Playing Rd., Mason. business.masonchamber.org. games, making crafts and having fun. 5:30-7 p.m. CADL Holt-Delhi, 2078 N. Aurelius Rd., Creative Placemaking Summit 5 - 8 Holt. cadl.org. a.m.-3:30 p.m. Arts Council of Greater

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 >> HAHAPALOOZA COMEDY JAM WSG DC YOUNG FLY & B. SIMONE SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 >> ALLEY FEST AT D&W FRESH MARKET Hosted by World Premiere Entertainment, spend the evening in tears from the spontaneous gags The second run of the annual arts festival brings and quips of MTV’s “Wild ‘N' Out” cast members. vibrancy to the alley next to D&W Fresh Market Following the nature of the show, expect lightning- in Williamston. The concrete corridor will be fast improv, head-to-head battles and good old- activated with crafts and live music featuring a fashioned roasting. performance by Angela Predhomme, known for her laid back, original songs. 7-11 p.m., $40-60 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Causeway Bay Hotel and Convention Center 151 W. Grand River Ave, Williamston 6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing facebook.com/alleyfest facebook.com/WorldPremiereEnt (810) 844-1309 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2019 From Page 28 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. Theatre Co - Sept. 26-29, Central United MUSIC music.msu.edu. Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol, Lansing. Beginning Cha Cha Group Dance peppermintcreek.org Vocal Arts Recital - Anne Nispel, Class - 8:15-9:05 p.m. Michigan Athletic soprano, and Harlan Jennings, baritone. Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing. 517- Saturday, September 28 LCC Performing Arts: Sunset Baby - 8 3-4 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium 364-8888. p.m. Lansing Community College, West Rd, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Campus, Lansing. lcc.edu music.msu.edu. Beginning Italian - Learn how to start little conversations in Italian. 1-2 p.m. Basic Finances & Cops 101: workshop MUSIC Feel the Beat Drumming Circle - Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., for teens/young adults. Checking accounts, Bring a drum or percussion instrument and East Lansing. 517-337-1113. on-line banking, credit, debit, bill paying, Live Music - 1-5 p.m. Uncle John’s Cider share your rhythmic talents. 2-4 p.m. Bath saving and more! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Grand Mill, Saint Johns. ujcidermill.com. Community Center, 5959 Park Lake Rd., High Energy Physics Seminar - 1:30 Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson Bath. (517) 641-6728. bathtownship.us. p.m. 1400 Biomedical & Physical Sciences St. 517-627-7014. Building, East Lansing. events.msu.edu. Sunday, September 29 Horn a Plenty! - 3 p.m. Molly Grove Group Wellness Program for Chapel, First Presbyterian Church of EVENTS Exhausted Women - Five Interactive CLASSES AND SEMINARS Lansing, Lansing. lansingsymphony.org. workshops. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Deb’s Sereni-Tea Christian College Fair - Explore Lounge, 115 E. Walker Street, St. Johns. Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. educational options at the NACCAP 989-493-5824. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard Monday, September 30 Christian College Fair 6:30-8:30 p.m. St., East Lansing. Lansing Christian School, 3405 Belle Chase Lansing Public Media Center CLASSES AND SEMINARS Way, Lansing. 517-882-5779. Production 101 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lansing EVENTS Public Media Center, 2500 S. Washington, Beginning American Style Foxtrot - Drop-in Citizenship Test Prep - 1-2 Lansing. 2019 Fundraiser Event for our Group Dance Class. 8:15-9:05 p.m. Michigan p.m. CADL South Lansing, 3500 S. Cedar Biswas: Women Helping Women through Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East St., Lansing. cadl.org. LITERATURE AND POETRY Nano Finance. 5 p.m. Dart Auditorium, 500 Lansing. 517-364-8888. N Capitol, Lansing. Election 20XX City Leadership Harry Potter Quidditch Party - Beginning West Coast Swing Dance Assembly - 6-9 p.m. Epicenter Of Snacks, games, and fun! 2-4 p.m. Grand A Pink and Green Weekend - 65th - Group Dance class. 7:15-8:05 p.m. Worship, 517 W. Jolly Rd, Lansing. Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson Anniversary Celebration 3 p.m. Crowne Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, St, Grand Ledge. Plaza Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. East Lansing. 517-364-8888. Injury Clinic -Free consult with a sports or health professional. 5:30-7 p.m. AL!VE, EVENTS American Heritage Festival - EVENTS 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. celebration with crafting demonstrations, A Pink and Green Weekend - 65th live entertainment, a market of local At the Intersection of I-496 and It’s a Breast Thing Fundraiser - It’s Anniversary Celebration 3 p.m. Crowne vendors and more. Woldumar, 5739 Old Oldsmobile - There was a time when a Breast Thing Fundraiser-Tuesday October Plaza Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing. Lansing Rd., Lansing. I-496 did not exist... What was there before 1st from 5-8pm. 5-8 p.m. Eagle Eye Golf it? 7-8:30 p.m. R.E. Olds Transportation Club, 15500 Chandler Road, Bath. Fall Recycling Event - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CCBS Fall Migration Walks - 8-10 a.m. Museum, 240 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517- Chippewa Middle School, 4000 Okemos Rd, Capital City Bird Sanctuary, 6001 Delta 372-0529. MSU Group Tours - 1-3 p.m. MSU Union, Okemos. River Drive, Lansing. michiganaudubon.org. 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing. DDL Walking Club - 10-11 a.m. DeWitt Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m. East Lansing Farmers Market - 10 District Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt. ARTS Meridian Township Central Park Pavilion, a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 300 Valley 517-669-3156. dewittlibrary.org. 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. meridian.mi.us. Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. Adult Clay Fall A - With Gabby 6:15- Homeschool Study Group - Open to 9:15 p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 Free Public Tours - of exhibitions. 1-3 Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner - all area homeschoolers. 1-4 p.m. Grand S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999-3643. p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 Services 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Free to Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson www.reachstudioart.org. E. Circle Dr., East Lansing. 517-884-4800. students. 6-8:30 p.m. Lester and Jewell St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. broadmuseum.msu.ed Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center, 360 Art with a Twist: 6-8 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Charles St., East Lansing. Mason Chess & Backgammon Club Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. Grand Ledge Felpausch Employee - All ages and skill levels are welcome. Reunion - 4-9 p.m. Log Jam, 110 W. Fall 2019 Gluten Free Riverboat 6-8 p.m. Bestsellers Books and Coffee, Chinese Brush Painting - 1-3 p.m. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. Experience - 1-6 p.m. Michigan Princess 360 S. Jefferson St, Mason. business. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., Riverboat, 3004 W. Main St, Lansing. 517- masonchamber.org. East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Holt Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 627-2154. gfcelebrations.com. 2150 Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com. MSU Group Tours - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MSU MUSIC Family Special: Tails of Michigan Wildlife. Union, 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Laingsburg Community Fundraiser 2-3:30 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Clawhammer Banjo Workshop - Laingsburg Community Singers. 5-7 p.m. Atta Rd., Okemos. 517-349-3866. More info Refuge Recovery Lansing - Meetings - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Elderly Instruments, 1100 First Congregational Church, 401 E. Grand at meridian.mi.us. are a Buddhist inspired approach to N Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-372-7880. River, Laingsburg. recovery from addiction of all kinds. 6-7 elderly.com Ingham County FREE Day - Ingham p.m. The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St., Lansing. Mason “Sunshine” Farmers Market County residents will receive free Evie Ladin Live - 7-9 p.m. Elderly - The outdoor market is back for our 15th admission to Potter Park Zoo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MUSIC Instruments, 1100 N Washington Ave, year! 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mason. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 517-372-7880. elderly.com. business.masonchamber.org. Lansing. 517-483-4222. potterparkzoo.org. Ensemble Bizarria: Orpheus and Hercules: Music from the Court of Modena. UnCovered “A Walk in the Park” for ARTS 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Alopecia Awareness - 3rd annual walk Auditorium Rd, East Lansing. 517-353-5340. in the park! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Frances Park, Bright Star at Peppermint Creek music.msu.edu. 2701 Moores River Dr., Lansing. Theatre Co - Sept. 26-29, Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol, Lansing. Williamston Alley Fest - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. peppermintcreek.org Tuesday, October 1 Downtown Williamston, 151 W. Grand River, Williamston. Free Public Tours - Docent-led tours CLASSES AND SEMINARS of our current exhibitions. 1-3 p.m. Eli ARTS and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Beginning American Style Tango Circle Dr., East Lansing. 517-884-4800. - Dance Class. 7:15-8:05 p.m. Michigan Bright Star at Peppermint Creek broadmuseum.msu.edu. Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing. 517-364-8888. City Pulse • September 25, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25 FOOD & DRINK DINING OUT IN GREATER LANSING Coffee roasters set up shop in East Lansing

By DENNIS BURCK Foster Coffee Co. owners Nick Pidek Franklin, Indiana. There is a connec- As one of the first tenants to open and Jon Moore of Owosso made moves tion there and a sense of community. in a $125 million mixed-use redevel- on the location over a year ago. The or- Our goal was trying to translate that to opment on Albert Street, Foster Coffee ganization has two locations, Owosso coffee.” Co. sports a 2,000-square-foot interi- and Flint. The company started small with or with two levels of chairs, tables and The pair developed a love for the bean pour-overs one day a week at an Owos- benches dedicated to coffee. after perusing coffee shops throughout so farmers market, Moore said. Within The design is minimalist and modern the Midwest while they were on tour a year, the pair opened up their first lo- Dennis Burck/City Pulse with black-and-white design elements. with their band. cation. Jon Moore (left) and Nick Pidek. The company motto “fostering commu- “We’d go to these different states and “There wasn’t really a central place for nity through coffee” commands the at- people became connected to you,” Pidek community to happen and we came in frowning on flavored lattes, Foster is tention of the room. said. “They'd start singing our songs in and filled that void.” trying to up its game with them, Moore Lansing is a natural step in that evo- said. lution, Pidek added. “We use real extracts, real fruit and Foster Coffee Co. roasts all of its coffee raw, organic sugar base. We want to be in house in Owosso. The Flint and East approachable from anyone who wants a Lansing locations are only about 30 single shot of espresso to someone who minutes away in either direction. wants an iced creamy drink. We want to “Being from Owosso, we’ve been be supportive of that.” CARNIVORES to this community since we were old Foster Coffee Co. brings 18 jobs to the enough to drive. The same goes for Featured area and plans to host weekly commu- on: LOVE MEAT! Flint. It really just comes back to rela- nity events. AWARD WINNING BBQ + 18 TAPS tionships and being at the right place at “We can’t wait to meet our future fa- the right time,” Pidek said. miliar face customers,” Moore said. OF PURE GOLDEN JOY = A GREAT TIME! One of these relationships is with Try our 18 ROTATING CRAFT, MICHIGAN MADE AND Groovy Donuts, which stocks the coffee Fish, Burgers & Steak 3 DOMESTIC BEERS ON TAP shop with dozens of fresh-baked treats. 580-4400 I MEATBBQ.COM “It is the first step in getting open and Foster Coffee Co. 1224 TURNER ST. OLD TOWN, LANSING tapping into our community partner- Mon.- Sat., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fresh off the Grill! ships,” Moore said. “We want to make Sun., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 196 Albert Ave. East Lansing sure we can tap into the local economy.” (989) 277-0385 Producing coffee en masse are two La www.fostercoffee.co BUY ANY Marzocco espresso machines. DINNER Despite some high-end coffee places ND GET 2 Fresh food DINNER Family fun! 3 LOCATIONS 50% OFF One per customer Expires 8/31/1910/16/19 2417 E. Kalamazoo

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