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City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION Pondering public pool preservation $1.24 million needed OF THE WEEK to keep pool afloat in Moores Park The future of one of the longest con- tinuously operating public pools in the nation remains uncertain as city offi- cials grapple with a $1.2 million repair bill and the possibility of summertime heartbreak across Lansing. 805 N. Seymour Ave., Lansing Lansing Mayor Andy Schor Owner: Kevin Schoen announced last week he would consid- The massive brick house that has er “just about everything” to keep the commanded the northwest corner 97-year-old Moores Park Pool open for of Seymour Avenue and Madison another season. But with thousands Street for 110 years is finally getting of gallons leaking out every summer, a makeover, according to its owner, pipes rusting and concrete cracking Kevin Schoen. — and the possibility that the pool's Schoen, the CEO of internet pro- chlorinated water is seeping into the vider ACD.net, bought the house at Grand River — its continued operation 805 N. Seymour in 2014 at a bank remains in jeopardy without some cash auction for $20,500. He plans to to fix it, he said. Skyler Ashley/City Pulse convert the house into apartments. “It’s time for us to address the prob- Dale Schrader (left) and Bill Castanier (right) are considering a joint fundraising Since Schoen bought the house lems with this pool rather than putting effort to help fund the fixes. five years ago, frustrated neighbors $100,000 every year into Band-Aids, have watched the 1909 edifice slide which aren’t working because it’s still idents. expensive) to maintain. downhill fast. The stately porches, leaking,” Schor said. “There’s a track record in Lansing of The city pays about $100,000 annu- held up by Ionic columns, appear Schor said the whole job does not public and private partnerships, and I ally to keep the pool open, but a recent on the verge of collapse, with yel- need to be done in one year, “but I need could certainly see this happening for Park Department report shows the cost low tape around the east porch. The to fund some of the fixes.” the pool,” Castanier added. “This is of decades of neglected maintenance. main floor windows are boarded. Schor and a few City Council mem- important and could be part of our leg- Rusted piping needs to be replaced. Several upstairs windows are gone bers — with only so much cash to acy for the next generation. We don’t Discharge valves spill directly into the but not boarded up, leaving the spread across more than 100 different often get the chance to look at some- Grand River and need to be rerouted. interior vulnerable to the elements. parks — are hesitant to float the repair thing this significant and have an abil- The concrete interior is forming several Dale Schrader, who lives near costs in their entirety. The city has since ity to do something about it.” cracks. the house, is angry that Schoen has turned to the local philanthropic com- “This could find some broad support The cost for the “needed” repairs waited so long to restore it while it munity to churn up suggestions. And in the city,” added Preservation Lansing rests at $1.24 million — with room to continues to deteriorate. Schrader it doesn’t look like the pool will sink President Dale Schrader. “It’s unique, grow. is president of Preservation Lansing without a fight. but it’s more than just a mere relic of Also, Schor said the pool — for and has rehabbed several houses in “There’s always a big price tag with our past. The community still uses this unknown reasons — loses 8-10 inches the area. anything of architectural and histor- space. It makes our city more livable. of water daily. And given its proximity His preservation instincts ical significance, said Bill Castanier, It attracts tourists. It’s really something to the riverfront, the chlorinated pol- inflame every time he looks at the president of the Historical Society of for Lansing to be proud of. We can’t lution may be finding its way into the house. Greater Lansing. (Castanier is an edi- afford to lose it.” Grand River. That’ll need to be fix No. “I drive by it every day and I torial contributor to City Pulse.) The egg-shaped public pool along 1, Schor said. can’t believe there are windows “The question this city really needs to Moores River Drive was built. Designed “I don’t know how much it costs to open, with rain and birds flying in,” answer is whether this is worth saving by former city engineer Wesley Bintz, continually refill, but between that and he said. “Five years and very little and whether we’d all be willing to put the pool is believed to be one of only the damage that is done to the river and progress is way too long. He should in some blood, sweat and tears in order five of its design that have survived environment through leakage, it’s a big at least seal those windows off and to save the pool.” beyond the first half of the 20th centu- problem,” Schor added. “I didn’t know Castanier said the Historical Society ry. Only a few still operate today. about the unknown drainage until the See Eyesore, Page 6 and Preservation Lansing are eyeing But while the iconic pools, with their season was underway. Either way, it’s concrete archways and unique, above- in really bad shape and this needs to be “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some early plans to launch a joint fundrais- of the seedier properties in Lansing. It rotates with ing campaign. Donations could flow ground design, serve a certain histori- addressed.” Eye Candy of the Week and Eye for Design. Have cal significance to the community, they a suggestion? Email [email protected] or from local businesses, developers and call it in at 517-999-6715. the more passionate neighborhood res- can also be notoriously difficult (and See Pool, Page 6 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019

tenance and other pet projects (like now would be to knock it down.” to split the cost of repairing the pool Pool wireless Internet installation) usually The city of Tampa, Florida, offered between the city, the county and oth- only leave room for a few additional one of only a few — albeit expensive er sources like state grants and private improvements each year. — success stories after it reopened its donations. Plans are far from solidified, from page 5 And the City Council has to be mind- Bintz pool in 2016 at a cost of more but he’d also like to tap into the coun- Castanier recognizes the funding ful of the entire city — not just the nos- than $3.2 million. Leaks forced city ty’s parks and trails millage to supplant challenge but plans to resist the possi- talgic end of Moores River Drive. officials to close the pool in 2009, and some of the repair costs. bility of closure by any means necessary. “$1.2 million is a lot of money,” neighborhood residents rallied for five “This pool means a lot to the commu- “I’ve informally polled my board, said City Council Vice President Peter years to raise cash before the city allo- nity and to Lansing’s history,” Morgan and it sounds like we’re interested in Spadafore. “It’s over half of our parks cated its own resources to the effort. said. “At the same time, it’s not fair to getting behind an effort to help save millage. Spending that on one project “I recognize the nostalgia,” added residents paying the city’s parks mill- it, whether that means private or pub- means numerous projects across the Councilwoman Patricia Spitzley. “But age to have more than half going to any lic fundraising or something else alto- rest of the city will be neglected. I’m all as an at-large member, I don’t know one single project. There are 100 parks gether,” Castanier added. “This goes ears for ways to try and save the pool, if I’m comfortable saying we’re going across the city, and lots of projects wait- well beyond the city’s resources, but 50 and I think the city should have some to spend $1 million-plus to repair this ing to get done. years from now, if we allow it to disap- skin in the game, but I’m hoping the thing. I’m still supportive of keeping While the pool continues to deterio- pear, we’ll regret that decision.” philanthropic and business communi- the space natural or trying to find some rate, records show its popularity among The conversation surrounding the ties are willing to come to the table and other beneficial, recreational use like a Lansing residents has only grown. City future of the Moores Park Pool — one keep this local asset afloat.” splashpad. I’m still open to ideas.” data shows the number of annual vis- of three city pools — is a familiar one: Schor is weighing alternative uses for Councilman Brian Jackson, whose its more than doubled from 2,969 in $1.2 million could spruce up a lot of the pool in the event of its closure, but ward encompasses the Moores Park 2014 to 6,078 this year. It leaves offi- playgrounds in a lot of different parks. noted demolition is not an option. neighborhood, suggested the pool cials with a million-dollar question: Is How much cash can the city justify Bintz pools have been closing across could be reopened next summer for it worth keeping the investment alive? pouring into one facility that only oper- the country for decades. The city of less than $1.2 million as officials track “I look at this $1.2 million and our ates 10 weeks out of the year? Weirton, West Virginia — faced with down a more sustainable way to pay for robust park system — 16 miles of “We have other parks and equipment more than $1 million in repair costs the long-term renovations. He’d like trails and 114 parks — and we’re still that need our attention and I just don’t of its own — was forced to shutter its the city to put up some stopgap cash as trying to make sure we can keep that see how we can justify spending all of pool in 2007. Today, it’s nothing but the pool preservation efforts continue. whole system going,” said Third Ward this money on one pool,” explained a makeshift storage facility awaiting “It’s not so much about the preserva- Councilman Adam Hussain. “We need Councilwoman Jody Washington. “I demolition. Officials there blamed tion aspect for me, but it’s more about to look for different revenue sources to just don’t think it’s feasible. It saddens unsurmountable costs for its demise. the service this pool provides to kids keep the pool open in perpetuity, but I me. It really does, but I just don’t see “We’re thinking about maintaining during the summer when they have do believe that money is out there.” what else can be done without some the front part or an archway to pre- nothing else to do,” Jackson added. City officials encourage those with other revenue coming in.” serve some of the original structure,” “There are voices in that neighborhood suggestions on the future operation of Lansing’s parks millage brings in said Weirton Parks and Recreation that want to see these younger kids Moores Park Pool to contact the city’s about $2.1 million annually, but last Director Coty Shingle. “We’ve talked have something positive to do rather Park Board at [email protected] year about $600,000 was used to about opening up some type of skating than sit around with idle hands.” singmi.gov. Visit lansingcitypulse.com subsidize the city’s cemeteries and rink. I think people realized this was a Ingham County Commissioner for previous and continued coverage. Groesbeck Golf Course. Annual main- bit of a pipe dream. The easiest thing Thomas Morgan is also exploring plans —KYLE KAMINSKI

upper-end housing is already saturat- ished. Eyesore ed” in the area. A funky, twisted set of steps to the The house was originally a “four- second floor will probably have to go, from page 5 plex,” an unusual layout of four sepa- though. rate units, so the conversion will not be “We’ll have to reconstruct the stair- be a better steward of that house for the a stretch, design-wise. Schoen expects ways so they’re up to modern code,” neighborhood.” the high ceilings to add to the units’ Schoen said. Schoen said he has been gradually appeal. When rehab work is complete, the laying the groundwork. Last year, he But it will take a lot of work and house will have two two-bedroom units put a new roof on the house at a cost None of the fancy Victorian architec- material cost to make those four units and two three-bedroom units, Schoen of $35,000. The interior plaster and tural styles seem to apply. There isn’t inhabitable. said. truckloads of miscellaneous debris have much decoration, except for a deli- “The only way to get these things up The third floor attic, with its low, been removed. cate latticework pattern on top of the to spec is to go full guts on them, bring angled ceiling and spectacular window “Structurally, it’s in very good shape,” upstairs windows. If it’s a Queen Anne all the plumbing and electrical to code,” views, will make a cozy set of bedrooms. Schoen said. “That’s why it’s best to house, she’s not wearing any makeup. Schoen said. Schoen said he has no set timetable retain these older brick properties. It’s “Neoclassical” might be more apt, but Inside, the plaster walls are gone to finish the job. difficult to rebuild them or build some- the columned porches are only one sto- and the house is stripped to its studs. “Realistically, if I do it correctly, it’s thing similar these days.” ry high instead of two, perhaps out of The copper pipes were stolen from the going to be two years,” he said. The house’s red brick shell is as Midwestern modesty. house long ago. Even in the pitch-black Schoen said he never seriously con- impressive as ever. When viewed from Schoen estimates it will cost him gloom of the first floor, where the win- sidered pulling a permit for demolition. the corner, its sheer size and striking “easily a half million or more” to bring dows are boarded up, two spacious liv- “That’s a bad thing to do,” Schoen symmetry make it look like as if it’s the 4,000-square-foot house up to ing rooms with bay windows and a fire- said. “It would just be an empty lot. multiplying into two or more houses. snuff. He intends to turn the house into place make for an inviting space. Urban infill isn’t really occurring these Many homes of the period flaunt four market rate housing units. He said The stairway banister and upstairs days. It’s definitely best to keep these their filigrees or announce their owner’s he’ll need to charge $1,300 to $1,400 railing, made of polished hardwood, is brick structures, even if it takes a while wealth, but the Seymour house speaks monthly rent to make the project via- in excellent shape and will likely be a to rehab them.” in low tones of solidity and function. ble, but he fears that “the market for star attraction when the project is fin- — LAWRENCE COSENTINO City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

Have something to say about a local issue CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING or an item that appeared in our pages? SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES LETTERS Now you have two ways to sound off: 1.) Write a letter to the editor. A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP • E-mail: letters@ lansingcitypulse.com OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST to the editor • Snail mail: City Pulse, MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019, AT 7:0 0 P.M. 1905 E. Michigan Ave., Try again, Andy Lansing, MI 48912 MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Hayes, Clerk Aten The train wreck that was the • Fax: (517) 371-5800 Trustees: Broughton, Harris, McKenzie, Bankson appointment of the latest BWL com- • At lansingcitypulse.com MEMBERS ABSENT: Treasurer Rodgers missioner demonstrates a distinct 2.) Write a guest column: ALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, Attorney Contact Berl Schwartz for more lack of thought and consideration. ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD: The train started going off the rails information: Meeting called to order by Supervisor Hayes. when the mayor failed to consider a [email protected] Minutes of the meeting held on October 29, 2019 approved. highly qualified candidate, choosing to or (517) 999-5061 Agenda approved. (Please include your name, address and Authorized Supervisor to provide a letter in Support of Acquisition of Adjacent Property for “beat the bushes to find an applicant” the UAW Local 602. instead. Apologizing for the “over- telephone number so we can reach you. Keep letters to 250 words or fewer. City Rental fund budget approved. sight” is not enough. Why was Payne West Side Water budget approved. Pulse reserves the right to edit letters and Designated Clerk as Chair Pro Tem in absence of Supervisor. ignored when she had already been columns. contacted by the mayor’s office? Are Approved 2020 meeting dates. Claims approved. these appointments taken so lightly Meeting adjourned. that no one noticed that they had a ‘Forgotten’ BWL qualified applicant? Or were there Diontrae Hayes, Supervisor other considerations that led the may- candidate speaks out Susan L. Aten, Clerk CP#19-341 or’s office to look elsewhere? In the Regarding last week’s story that the absence of an explanation, it is easy mayor told the city council he had to dig to imagine palace intrigue accompa- deep to find a 3rd ward candidate for CITY OF EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN nying this appointment. the BWL board because there were no The reaction from city council was applicants, while my application was NOTICE OF ADOPTION equally distressing. With the excep- there all along, my response is… real- ORDINANCE NO. 1468 tion of Brian Jackson, council down- ly? Either his staff is incompetent and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING USE DISTRICT MAP OF played the fact that the BWL Board “forgot” to tell him there was an appli- CHAPTER 50 -- ZONING -- OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING of Commissioners oversees a highly cant (though they had just emailed me technical, $355 million a year com- asking I was still interested) or Mayor Please take notice that Ordinance No. 1468 was adopted by the City of East Lansing City Schor didn’t want me on the board. Council at their meeting held on November 12, 2019 and will become effective upon the pany that is responsible for a large expiration of seven (7) days after the publication of the following summary of ordinance. percentage of greenhouse gas emis- I can only conclude that, since I sions in the Lansing region. Instead have spoken out at BWL meetings and SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1468 they treat is as just another seat on met with their leadership urging them one of Lansing’s many boards and to lower fossil-fuel use in the face of THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: climate change, the mayor and BWL commissions. Effective governance Ordinance 1468 amends the Zoning Use District Map by rezoning the properties at 710, at BWL requires commissioners who do not want a person with an environ- 722, and 722 ½ Grove Street from R-2, Medium Density Single-Family Residential District, have the background and under- mental bent on their board. to RM-32, City Center Multiple-Family Residential District. standing to evaluate information and Would having one person on the BWL’s board who recognizes the long- A true copy of Ordinance No. 1468 can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City data presented by management. It Clerk at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours. is not enough for an individual to be term costs of continuing with fossil-fu- “willing to learn and engage” and “get els mean that the lights would go out Jennifer Shuster up to speed.” Other city boards have in Lansing? Hardly. So why am I so City Clerk subject expertise: the Mechanical scary? CP#19-342 Board has seats for contractors, and The Lansing Area Environmental four of the six seats on the Board of Action Team, of which I am a mem- Plumbing are allocated to plumbers. ber, gave the BWL a 10-point plan CITY OF EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN Given the scale of its operations for lowering fossil fuel use with some practical and doable ideas, including NOTICE OF ADOPTION and importance of its work, the BWL ORDINANCE NO. 1459 Board must have expert knowledge building smaller decentralized power among its commissioners. It is right facilities, more reliance on solar and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RENAME ARTICLE VI - DISTRIBUTED that some seats be open to any resi- wind, using all-source bidding to open ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND SMALL CELL NETWORKS - AND AMEND SECTIONS the power generating bidding to a wid- 42-271, 42-272 AND 42-273 AND ADD SECTIONS 42-274 THROUGH 42-288 dent, but good governance requires a TO CHAPTER 42 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - OF THE CODE OF THE CITY higher level of expertise on the BWL er range of options, and adding on-bill OF EAST LANSING TO REGULATE SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS board. financing to help consumers pay for FACILITIES DEPLOYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW The mayor will have the opportunity efficiency and green energy projects. to appoint two new commissioners I could go on. Some of these could Please take notice that Ordinance No. 1459 was adopted by the City of East Lansing City actually save money and all would – of Council at their meeting held on November 19, 2019 and will become effective upon the in 2020. The climate emergency expiration of seven (7) days after the publication of the following summary of ordinance. demands commissioners who will course – lower pollution, and the con- bring innovative thinking to BWL. The comitant health issues. Nothing on that SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1459 Lansing Environmental Action Team list screamed “radical” or “dangerous.” will continue to insist that we can wait This action by the mayor should be THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: no longer for action, both at BWL and a wake-up call for those concerned Ordinance 1459 amends and renames Article VI – Distributed Antenna Systems and Small the city. For more about LEAT, visit with climate change. By bypassing Cell Networks and amends Sections 42-271, 42-272, and 42-273, and adds Sections 42-274 our Facebook page or send email someone who speaks out to lower fos- through 42-288 of the Code of the City of East Lansing by amending the requirements for to info@lansingenvironmentalaction- sil-fuel use, the mayor and BWL are small cell wireless communications facilities deployment to be consistent with Public Act letting us know they are not interested 365 of 2018 and to require zoning review and approval in limited circumstances. team.org. Randy Dykhuis in moving out of their comfort zone to A true copy of Ordinance No. 1459 can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Lansing address the climate change emergen- Clerk at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours. cy. And that, my friends, is very scary. Jennifer Shuster City Clerk Rebecca Payne CP#19-343 Lansing 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019

the essential facts, and those facts paign but of sinister forces conspir- show a president who solicited for- ing against him. Alternate universe eign interference in American elec- Rep. Devin Nunes and other tions and attempted to extort that Republicans on the Intelligence Donald Trump isn’t on trial. The Republican Party is. foreign interference by withholding Committee used the hearings to put military aid to an ally. this alternate universe on full display The most inci- INFORMED DISSENT their president’s crimes; this time, If those aren’t impeachable offens- and then became indignant when sive moment of the they’ve closed ranks and chosen will- es, nothing is. witnesses said they had no idea what impeachment inqui- ful ignorance and and conspiratorial And yet, when all is said and done, the hell they were talking about. ry’s public hearings fantasies. every single Republican represen- As Frum puts it: “To those not came at the very Schiff is correct: The impeachment tative and senator is likely to vote immersed in the fantasy franchise, end, on Thursday of Donald Trump is no longer about against impeaching or removing people like Devin Nunes sound JEFFERY C. BILLMAN afternoon, courte- Donald Trump. This is instead a Donald Trump, in the process both like crazy people. Which in turn, of sy of Intelligence trial of the Republican Party — and sanctioning his actions and delegit- course, only drives them crazier.” Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, of the ability of our democratic insti- imizing the inquiry as — to borrow This would be amusing if the the former federal prosecutor who tutions to serve as a check on a thor- Trump’s favorite phrase — a witch- consequences weren’t so dire, if had spent two weeks methodical- oughly corrupt would-be strongman. hunt. this were just some Bircher fringe, ly constructing a case that Donald And both are going to fail the test. To be sure, this impeachment not the driving force of the modern Trump had wantonly abused his At the risk of beating a dead horse, is a partisan affair, but viewing GOP, from the president to Congress office only to watch his Republican there’s no ambiguity about what it through a red-versus-blue lens to the propaganda machines from colleagues bury their heads in the happened. As Gordon Sondland, obscures a more dangerous reality: which tens of millions of Americans sand. Trump’s ambassador to the America’s dominant political party get their information. Being an “What we’ve seen here is far more European Union — a hotel owner is fundamentally broken, an author- elected Republican in 2019 means serious than a third-rate burglary of who literally purchased his post with itarian cult of personality locked in chugging the Kool-Aid — or at least the Democratic headquarters,” Schiff a $1 million donation to Trump’s its own propaganda feedback loop. pretending you have. said, referencing Watergate. This “is inaugural committee — had admit- As George W. Bush speechwrit- That’s why Republicans are going beyond anything Nixon did. The dif- ted a day earlier, there was a quid er David Frum explains in The to give Trump the pass their prede- ference between then and now is not pro quo that came directly from the Atlantic: “Rupert Murdoch, Roger cessors didn’t give Nixon. the difference between Nixon and White House. Trump conditioned an Ailes, and the others have fenced The Republican Party is broken. Trump. It’s the difference between Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s off conservative Americans from the And the longer it stays in power, the that Congress and this one.” new president — who, while fighting rest of American society. Within that more likely it is to break our entire Richard Nixon, of course, resigned a war with Russia, needed to demon- safe space, insiders hear only what is democracy, too. in 1974 strate his deep ties to Washington familiar and comforting.” (Jeffrey Billman is the editor after top — on the announcement of sham Within this safe space — which of INDY Week, in Durham, North NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Republicans investigations into political rival Joe has its own language, a hallucino- Carolina.) TO ALL CREDITORS, the told him that Biden and a debunked conspiracy genic hodgepodge of names and Settlor, Kenneth S. Parr, DOB: 12/09/1935 of 2700 Burcham the evidence theory that Ukraine had conspired Drive, East Lansing MI 48823, catch-phrases — the hearings didn’t died 10/27/2019. 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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS CITY OF LANSING INGHAM CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To all residents of the Ingham Conservation District, notice is hereby given that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, Monday, on the 15th day of January 2020, between the hours of 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, at Piazzano’s, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 1825 N. Grand River Ave., in the City of Lansing, an annual meeting and director’s election will 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering: be held. Charlie Martin is on the ballot for a 4-year term as an Ingham Conservation District Board Director. An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend Chapter 404 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances by adding Section 404.13 to provide for the issuance of annual and The event will include dinner, silent auction, natural resource conservation updates temporary 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. street parking permits to City of Lansing residents; and to and a presentation entitled “Ingham County Rural – A Township Tour through the Seasons” provide for permit applications, limitations and fees. by local conservationist Jim Hewitt. Dinner tickets are $10.00 and are available at www. inghamconservation.com. For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted On the 2nd day of December, 2019, being the business day nearest to 45 days prior between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots are available for voting in this election at the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., the Conservation District office located at 1031 W. Dexter Trail, in the City of Mason, during Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. the regular business hours of the Conservation District which are 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday – Thursday. Residents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC in the Conservation District (Ingham County) via one piece of identification. www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk CP#19-344 www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-340 City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9 Former tennis coach sues Lansing Catholic High Lawsuit: School wasn’t fired. He retired.” and has undoubtedly worsened any A copy of the high school’s 2017 possible prospects for future employ- officials misled message to parents wasn’t includ - ment. parents on retirement ed in court records, but a retraction Court records further state Landfair demand sent by Lopez before the law- waited until this year to demand a A former tennis coach at Lansing suit claimed it included the language retraction for the now 2-year-old mes- Catholic High School is suing the “let go” rather than “retired” and had sage only because he was previously Catholic Diocese of Lansing, claim- wrongly implied that Landfair was in unaware that it had been sent. ing school officials misled parents some way involved with messages to Officials at the diocese didn’t return into thinking he was fired from the students that were deemed “inappro- phone calls for this story, but court job when he had actually been able to priate.” records show their attorneys dispute retire. Landfair worked for the Diocese for the bulk of Landfair’s contentions. Ron Landfair, longtime boys’ varsi- more than 20 years, most recently as Tom Meagher, attorney for the ty tennis coach and ministry director, its director of multicultural ministries diocese and Lansing Catholic High filed a lawsuit in April alleging that — an outreach position left unfilled School, said the suit lacks merit. “He school officials — in an intention- since his departure in October 2017. said he was intentionally defamed. We damages for defamation and inten- ally misleading message to parents He also served several years as varsity don’t think that’s the case.” tional infliction of emotional distress. — implied they had fired Landfair in boys’ tennis coach at Lansing Catholic Meagher declined to elaborate on The complaint also contends school 2017 following “inappropriate” text High School and repeatedly led the his defense as the case proceeds in officials painted Landfair in a “false messages with a student, when instead team to state championship games. 30th Circuit Court. Records show the light.” Landfair had been left to peacefully Landfair declined to comment for lawsuit has been referred to third-par- “Mr. Landfair retired with a supe- retire. this story, but his lawsuit also claims ty mediation in an attempt to reach a rior record,” said Landfair’s attorney, The lawsuit specifically names the subsequent damage to his rep- resolution ahead of a trial. Karen Lopez. “He had an excellent the Diocese of Lansing, Bishop Earl utation caused by the implication of Visit lansingcitypulse.com for con- record, yet they put out this defamato- Boyea, Lansing Catholic High School termination and misconduct has only tinued coverage as the litigation con- ry message that somehow he had been and Principal Doug Moore and seeks caused emotional distress, embarrass- tinues. ‘let go.’ That implies he was fired. He to recover more than $25,000 in ment, humiliation, anxiety, depression — KYLE KAMINSKI 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 ‘Unconscious bias’ plagues Ingham Co. health insurance Life-saving drugs of the cul- “We’re in a excluded for HIV, tural stigmas fortunate sit- attached to uation where gender transition HIV. we might be Ingham County could soon revamp “I fell victim able to make its health insurance offerings after to discrimina- some of these officials found that multiple employ- tory prescrip- determi- ees have had difficulty accessing tion coverage nations for name-brand HIV treatment and other and procedures ourselves,” medications to facilitate gender tran- that directly Dolehanty sitions. contradict the Sebolt Crenshaw Heywood Naeyaert added. “I And some county commission- core values that don’t know ers contended an “unconscious bias” Ingham County “The policy as it exists literally why this is against those with HIV and the has laid out for me,” he told commis- excludes every transgender employee. happening, but we’ll be sure to find LGBTQ community could be blamed sioners. “I would have to switch to a That is unacceptable. That is discrim- out so we can address the problem. for the access issues as they look to generic drug. Without that prescrip- ination,” said Todd Heywood, board The focus is all about getting employ- level the playing field on prescription tion coverage, I’m forced to use tem- chairman at Ingham Community ees access to their medication as effi- drugs. porary assistance programs. … I’m Health Center. “The only two chronic ciently as possible.” “These medications can be a matter here today to ask for help.” diseases or issues that require medi- County employees, in theory, can of life and death,” said Commissioner Ingham County this year funneled cation on the list of exclusions are still access excluded medications, Ryan Sebolt. “These are medications its employee health insurance offer- for HIV and for gender identity. This but not without seeking an exception that are literally keeping some people ings into a self-funded pool that whole system is deliberately designed and repeatedly revealing their per- alive. If you can’t access them, it shows includes employees in the city of to exclude people based on their oth- sonal medical histories to the coun- our coverage is lacking. Employees Lansing and the Community Mental erness within the community.” ty’s human resources department, should not be jumping through hoops Health Authority amid efforts to save Commissioners are largely unclear an insurance benefits facilitator and to access their medication. This really cash. Officials said the switchover is how those specific medications man- numerous other third-party assistance is a top priority for the county.” saving about $2 million annually, but aged to find their way onto the list of programs to piece the prescriptions An unnamed county employee liv- it also includes a new list of exclusions. exclusions for county employees, but together. ing with HIV confronted the commis- Among those excluded medica- they’ve launched an investigation to And while that process might work sion’s County Services Committee last tions are standard fare for the health eventually lift the restrictions. A forth- for some, some officials said it can pose week with complaints over difficulty insurance industry: Botox; drugs to coming report from county Controller undue obstacles to proper coverage. accessing a name-brand treatment induce abortions; anabolic steroids; Tim Dolehanty is designed to provide “It makes my skin crawl that some- plan prescribed by his doctor. Those anti-wrinkle agents; sexual dysfunc- some answers next month. one would have to repeatedly dis- medications, for reasons still under tion medication; hair removal prod- “It’s just not acceptable that our close their medical history like this,” investigation, were found to be specif- ucts; hair growth products. But it employees have to go through this said Commissioner Robin Naeyaert. ically excluded from coverage. also specifically prohibits name-brand type of stress or hassle in order to get “Patients shouldn’t have to disclose City Pulse is withholding the iden- HIV drugs and treatment for gender life-saving drugs,” said Commission that to anyone but their physicians. tity of the employee in consideration dysphoria. Chairman Bryan Crenshaw. “We need The idea that any employee would to get this right and very quickly. The have to divulge such personal infor- biggest issue is making sure employ- mation like this makes me physically NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ees have access to the medication they ill.” EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL need and deserve.” As an added consequence for Notice is hereby given of the following public hearings to be held by the East Lansing City Generic rather than name-brand Ingham County’s prescription access Council on December 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 HIV treatment medication, Heywood issue, the Ingham Community Health Linden Street, East Lansing: explained, is often behind the curve Center this year was demoted to a “top 1. A public hearing will be held to consider a modified site plan and special use of constantly evolving research on the performer” rather than a “leader” in permit application from 341 Evergreen, LLC for the properties at 100 W. Grand virus. Drugs that aren’t on the cut- the Human Rights Campaign’s annual River Avenue, 120-140 W. Grand River Avenue and 341-345 Evergreen Avenue for a 5-story residential building with one level of parking, including a mix of apartment ting edge of medical technology often Healthcare Equality Index. Officials types ranging from studios to three-bed units. The subject property zoned include a host of negative side effects attributed the diminished status to the Conditional B-3, City Center Commercial District. and can lend to a substandard method newfound coverage gaps. 2. A public hearing will be held to consider a site plan and special use permit of treatment for county employees. “This creates a real question of application from The Peabody Group for the property at 115 Albert Avenue to allow And because the FDA has yet to hypocrisy in terms of county values the establishment of a restaurant, including alcohol sales. The subject property is zoned B-3, City Center Commercial District. formally approve any method of hor- and county procedures,” Heywood monal transition treatment for trans- added. “We have a non-discrimination 3. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1431: An ordinance to amend gender patients, all medication for ordinance, but this system deliberate- the Zoning Use District Map of Chapter 50 – Zoning – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to rezone the northeast corner of Haslett and Park Lake Roads from gender dysphoria is currently prohib- ly discriminates against some of our RA, Residential Agricultural to B-2, Retail Sales Business. ited on the county’s insurance plan as own employees. There’s absolutely an The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for well. Ingham County, however, is not unconscious bias that plays into this. the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, alone. Transgender-inclusive health- It’s our job to see this thing gets fixed.” upon notice to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities care benefits are a nationwide scar- Visit lansingcitypulse.com for con- requiring reasonable accommodations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6920, TDD 1-800-649-377. city. The Human Rights Campaign tinued coverage as county officials tracked fewer than 20 percent of its continue to investigate the insurance Jennifer Shuster City Clerk rated municipalities as offering those shortfall. CP#19-347 benefits. —KYLE KAMINSKI City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN Schor lights fire under NOTICE OF TOWNHALL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING of the Meridian Township Board has been called for Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall Room, 5151 Marsh Okemos, Michigan 48864. This is the Annual Goal Setting Meeting of the Township Board at which they will menorah movement discuss:

It was touch and POLITICS a Nativity scene in a county courthouse 1) The Township Board 2020 Goals go last Friday after- was “indisputably religious” because 2) The Township Manager’s Compensation and Contract Review noon, but Lansing the display came with the banner 3) Closed Session to discuss the Township Manager’s Annual Performance Review Mayor Andy Schor “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” And in 1995, BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC succeeded in lighting the Court ruled the KKK could stick TOWNSHIP CLERK a 9-foot menorah next a cross in the Ohio statehouse plaza CP#19-348 to the state’s 61-foot during the holiday season. In that case, state Christmas tree though, Ohio allowed other religious 2020 TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION in front of the state symbols in the plaza. They just didn’t At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Meridian, Capitol during the want the KKK’s cross. Ingham County, Michigan, held at the Meridian Municipal Building, in said Township on Silver Bells in the City festivities. Back in 2006 when the Michigan the 19th day of November, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., local time. Now the mayor is looking to feature House passed a resolution in support PRESENT: Supervisor Styka, Clerk Dreyfus, Treasurer Deschaine, Trustees Jackson, Opsommer, Sundland, Wisinski a larger candelabra — contributed of a state Christmas tree and meno- ABSENT: by a private citizen — next to the rah display, then-Michigan Jewish The following resolution was offered by Clerk Dreyfus and supported by Christmas tree during the eight days of Conference Director Susan Herman Trustee Opsommer. Hanukkah, starting Dec. 22. Whether said such a setup would be an inappro- WHEREAS, the Township Board desires to announce the time, date, and place of that’s going to fly will likely be dis- priate mix of church and state. all regular meetings of the Board, pursuant to MCL 42.7; and cussed Dec. 18 at a meeting of the state Today, Rahbi Asher Lopatin, execu- WHEREAS, the Township Board deems the 2020 regular meeting schedule Capitol Commission, which by law tive director of the Jewish Community sufficient to uphold the Board's Policies and Procedures, and advance its Global Ends. oversees the Capitol grounds. Relations Council of Metropolitan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Board of the Charter The issues here are many. Detroit and the American Jewish Township of Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan that the Township Board adopts its regular 2020 meeting schedule as follows: The Capitol Commission has rules Committee, is convinced there is an on Capitol lawn displays. They can’t equity argument. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting be taller than 4 feet. They must be “If there’s going to be a Christmas Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:00 P.M. Joint Meeting (Township Boards and Commissions) taken down at night. Basically, the tree — and it’s a wonderful, beautiful Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting state doesn’t want a lot of large gaudy Christian symbol — we should be able Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting clutter. It also doesn’t want to be held to put up a dignified Jewish symbol, as Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting responsible if a vandal tags something well,” he said. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting while on state property. Schor, who is Jewish, agrees. That’s Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:00 P.M. Joint Meeting (School Districts & Local Governments) But if that’s the case, why the excep- why he is pushing the issue, even Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting tion for the 61-foot conifer that clearly though Capitol Facilities initially told Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting is a symbol for the Christian holiday of him no. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Christmas? Schor said state Facilities Manager Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Next, is the property on which the Robert Blackwell told city workers Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting massive evergreen sit on city right of last Friday, allegedly, with a couple of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting way or state property? Because if it’s Capitol security personnel nearby, that Thursday,August 6,2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting state property, why are city workers if the menorah was kept near the tree, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting (Budget Hearing & Deliberations) erecting the tree, trimming the tree the state would confiscate it. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting and decorating the tree, Schor asks. Once news of this got out, the Tuesday, October 8, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting If it’s on city property, Schor argues Capitol Commission chairman, Gary Tuesday, October 22, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting he can put a menorah next to the tree Randall -- fearing a national story with Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting if he wants. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer being in Israel Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:00 P.M. Town Hall Meeting The state says it has paperwork of all places -- quickly told Blackwell to Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting showing this small piece of concrete on leave the menorah alone. 2. Each of the above meetings shall be held at the specified time in the Town Hall the other side of the sideway is state The city’s 9-foot menorah didn’t stay Room of the Meridian Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan property. It’s all part of the Capitol near the tree for long. Once Silver Bells (517) 853-4000, unless changed and noticed in accordance with MCL 15.265. grounds. was over, city workers moved it back 3. A summary of this resolution stating date, place, and time shall be posted in the Both sides are digging through their to City Hall. That specific menorah Meridian Municipal Building within ten (10) days after the first regularly scheduled meeting of the year in accordance with MCL 15.265. records for proof of their arguments. isn’t designed for prolonged outdoor ADOPTED: YEAS: Supervisor Styka, Clerk Dreyfus, Treasurer Deschaine, In the meanwhile, there’s the whole exposure. Trustees Jackson, Opsommer, Sundland, Wisinski freedom from religion argument. Is Since the lighting, Schor said he’s NAYS: it appropriate to put a Jewish symbol received overwhelming support from Resolution declared adopted. for a religious holiday on government the community. Whether he’ll be property? open to more congratulations later in STATE OF MICHIGAN) Not surprisingly, the U.S. Supreme December is yet to be seen. ) ss. COUNTY OF INGHAM) Court has looked into this very issue, (Kyle Melinn, of the Capitol newslet- but the results aren’t clear cut. In 1984, ter IRS, can be reached at melinnky@ I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Township of Meridian, the court ruled a city-sponsored crèche gmail.com.) Ingham County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and a complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Township Board on in a public park did not violate the Correction the 19th day of November, 2019. establishment clause because the dis- Because of a reporting error, the last BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC play included other “secular” symbols. name of Lansing City Councilman Adam TOWNSHIP CLERK Hussain was misspelled in a story in the Five years later, the court found that Nov. 20 issue of City Pulse. CP#19-349 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Skyler Ashley/City Pulse Humble gift suggestions from humble City Pulsers

Retro Mini Video Sega or Nintendo is “most awesome” will carry on within our hearts forever. Game Consoles Thankfully, just about every major game company has jumped on the By SKYLER ASHLEY mini console bandwagon. Was your Honestly, I love the gift-giving poten- loved one a PlayStation kid? Boom. tial of these things. As a gift, retro mini Get them a PlayStation One Classic. video game consoles strike a perfect Are they a Nintendo fan boy? Sega generational balance in their capacity fanatic? Purchase accordingly. But if as an entertaining novelty. These bad you were purchasing for somebody too boys have big stocking-stuffer energy. young to have this deeply ingrained Give one to anybody between the ages sense of electronic tribalism, I’d ulti- 10 to 18, and you’ve given them an in- noticed that I’ve gone with the broad cess. Chances are, your family couldn’t mately recommend the Super Ninten- teractive toolbox to peruse the classic suggestion of any retro mini console, afford a Sega Genesis AND a Super do Classic. As of now, it’s probably the video games of yore. Give one to any- rather than a particular unit. There’s an Nintendo. You had one shot to make most difficult to obtain but it arguably body above the age of 25, and you’ve important, childhood-memory-specific the right choice. Therefore, most of us has the best lineup of games among supplied them with a fully loaded hy- reason for that. For most of us, asking have a soul bond to the line of consoles the competition. Most big stores such podermic needle of nostalgia. our parents for a video game console we grew up with, and the daily middle If you’re reading this, you’ve obviously was a meticulously researched pro- school lunchroom debate over whether See Gifts, Page 13 City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

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To: You! Holiday Gift Guide noodles with Sriracha, Tapatío or Texas slipped Nancy into the 2010s without Gifts Pete gave me a life-affirming splash of missing a single spike on her famous spice. I personally credit my survival of hairdo. Nancy still lives to loaf, squirms from page 12 sophomore year to this hot sauce key away from responsibility, strives to eat chain. But, at the very least, it will get a the maximum amount of candy and cheap laugh. The hot sauce dispensers does all the other Nancy things, but as GameStop, Target, Amazon or Best can be found on Amazon.com for any- See Gifts, Page 14 Buy will carry retro game sets which where between $7 to $15. can range from $30 to $130. Sriracha Key Chain ‘Nancy,’ by Olivia Jaimes By LAWRENCE COSENTINO By SKYLER ASHLEY The “Nancy” comic strip has been What may seem like a gag gift actu- around since the ’30s, but its 2018 ally has crucial utility. Obviously, you makeover by the brilliant young cre- can always stock up on hot sauce at ator Olivia Jaimes is a modern miracle. home, but out in the cruel world access Finally, there is a book-length collec- to sauce is not always an option — until tion of the new “Nancy” — the first of We will have great sales on new and now. For a hot sauce addict, the bene- passport to flavor town in your pocket, many, I hope. It’s available at Schuler used vinyl. Looking for a turntable or fits of having your favorite nonperish- your purse, clipped to your belt loop, or Books, Barnes & Noble and many other music system set up for Christmas? able condiment familiarly strapped to whichever method you chose to carry retailers. Most readers think of “Nan- you like Harry Callahan’s fantastical We have the best in vintage your keys. cy” as baby simple and beyond corny, .44 Magnum are immediately notice- equipment and lots available. During my time at Michigan State even though critics have long dissect- able. Imagine, if you will, a world in We will be open from 10am-7pm this University, my daily sustenance con- ed “Nancy” creator Ernie Bushmiller’s which you possess the ability to proac- Saturday. Come support local small sisted of a gamut of sodium-packed solid-as-a-brick-house graphics like tively customize every fast food or take- business! miniature food dishes that were pre- a Rosetta Stone. (See “How to Read out dish you cross paths with on your The Record Lounge pared with either boiling water or a mi- Nancy,” a book length treatise that de- daily commute. Bland food will literal- Inside REO Town Marketplace crowave. My lifeblood was dull snacks, constructs one Nancy daily strip from ly never be a threat again. The bad fla- 1027 S. Washington Avenue and in the rat race of academia you are 30 different scholarly standpoints.) vor threat level advisory system forever Lansing, MI 48910 • (517) 862-1976 already doused in a torrent of dullness. When Jaimes took over the strip — remains at green. You have a lifetime facebook.com/therecordlounge The ability to garnish those ramen the first woman to do so — she deftly BLACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2019 All gift card % purchases 7AM-11AM Only 25 OFF while supplies last Ask about our Party Trays mycitylimits.com 801 N. Cedar Street - Mason 517.244.1090 2120 E. Saginaw Hwy - East Lansing 517.337.7000 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019

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To: You! Holiday Gift Guide Gifts from page 13 now there is always an irreverent twist: When a devil sits on Nancy’s shoulder, urging her to steal Sluggo’s hot dog, she uses the devil’s pitchfork to help herself. The new Nancy is tech savvy and totally obsessed with her phone. She constantly texts her pal Sluggo go off-handedly tells Nancy that all At his Grand Ledge garage just west and freaks out when the reply is less good things come to an end. “They do of Fitzgerald Park, Mike Lunden can than instantaneous. She even studies WHAT??” she screams, in giant block make a car, truck, jeep, van or whatever robotics at school, albeit begrudging- media would fit so neatly into Nancy’s letters, with a look of sheer terror on look better than new. ly. The ubiquitous tech is not a super- picket fence world? Best of all, Jaimes her face. I don’t recall any stronger re- I bought an exterior detailing gift for ficial update. Who but Jaimes could has baked juicy layers of philosophy, minder of mortality since the doctor my wife last Christmas. We liked the re- have known that the constant paranoia self-awareness and meta-commentary slapped my butt on the day I was born. sults so much, we bought a complete ex- and junk-food affirmations of social into the cake. In a recent strip, Slug- Order a print of the comic at gocomics. terior, interior and engine cleaning for com. her daughter. I was so pleased by how her car looked, I paid for a similar package Car maintenance at done to my car— including the meticu- Mike’s Detail Shop lous attention to wheels and tires. I will be taking it back to have it done again. By DAVID WINKELSTERN Only those without a vehicle won’t Lunden does all the work by hand welcome this gift. The rest will really and avoids hiring inexperienced help. appreciate a spruce-up from Mike’s De- His rubbed waxed jobs go through a tail Shop. three-step process. Interior and engine cleanings involve extensive steam clean- ing. Lunden is a fussy guy who makes sure every facet and every job is show- room quality. The base price for the complete works is $200. That varies with the type and size of vehicle, and its condition. Clean- ups and dry times also vary. Lunden never rushes and at least a couple of days can be expected for his service. He will negotiate levels of detailing and specific requests. Mike’s Detail Shop is at 12872 Partlow Ave., Grand Ledge. Schedule an appointment at (517) 622-4435. See Gifts, Page 15 TO ADVERTISE IN OUR LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE CALL 517.999.5061 BY DEC. 6 City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15

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To: You! Holiday Gift Guide State supporters or any cheese lovers. I The MSU Meat Lab contributes sum- cheddar, smoked cheddar, jalapeno Gifts can complete a shopping list at one site. mer sausage and snack sticks to the pepper and Colby Jack are available for The boxes of dreams are made of “Hunter’s Box” and “Protein Pack” selec- less than $25. premium milk from MSU cows with a tions. The “Box” includes jalapeno and For a complete menu and online or- from page 14 high fat and protein count. I find their smoked cheddar and the “Pack” comes dering, go to canr.msu.edu/dairystore/ smoked cheddar to be especially flavor- with a 1-pound bag of cheese curds. cheese. Boxes can be prepared at Antho- ful with a firm texture. My favorite combo is the “Spartan ny Hall (517-355-8466) or MSU Union The least expensive box is a 16 oz. Sampler.” Eight-ounce blocks of mild Dairy Store (517-353-9988). block of MSU’s unique chocolate cheese — not my favorite — for $9.95. The priciest is a $64.95 “Artisan Deluxe” package with 8-ounce blocks of Beau- mont, gvrass-fed cheddar, aged Gouda and more. If worried the awe of your gift will be gobbled up to soon, tack on some dairy store memorabilia including a mitten-shaped cutting board ($29.95) or a “Go Green with Ice Cream” T-shirt ($15.)

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Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Dinner at lighting with its Citizen of the Year. merce will be helping families take pic- Nov. 30 - Advent Calendar Print and Cristo Rey Community Center The parade kicks off at the corner of tures in front of the “Big Santa”. Take Workshop at ALT Printing Co. Every year, Cristo Rey holds a East Columbia Street and South Rog- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mason Area Cham- During this make and take workshop Thanksgiving Dinner that is open to all ers Street. ber of Commerce, 148 E. Ash St., adults and children will work togeth- in need of food on this holiday. 6 p.m., Bond Park, 110 N. Rogers St. Mason er to screen-print their own custom 11:30 a.m., 1717 N. High St., Lansing, Mason (517) 676-1046, Nov. 30 - Small Business Saturday advent calendar. During this make and (517) 253-8258, cristoreycommunity. www.masonchamber.org at Lansing Art Gallery & take workshop adults and children will org Nov. 30 - Holiday Extravaganza Education Center work together to screen-print their Nov. 29 through Dec. 29 Eleganza at Strange Matter Coffee Stop by Lansing Art Gallery & own custom advent calendar. 25th Annual Wonderland of Lights Get your weekend coffee and dough- Education Center on Nov. 30 from 11 10 a.m. to noon, $15, 1139 S. nut fix and sift through one-of-a-kind Washington Ave, Lansing, Thousands of lights will line the Potter AM - 3 PM to shop small and support paper goods, jewelry and winter acces- altprintingco.com Park Zoo exhibits in its 24th annual the work of Michigan artists and mak- sories for your loved ones. holiday tradition with cookies, crafts ers. Dec. 1 - 3-D Snowflake workshop at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2010 E. Michigan and animal encounters. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 119 N. Washington CADL Okemos Ave., (517) 224-5496, $7, Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. Potter Sq., Ste. 101, Lansing Adults and teens can drop-in to make strangemattercoffee.com Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., (517) 374-6400, holiday crafts. Students receive com- Lansing Nov. 30 - Cocoa on the Corner — www.lansingartgallery.org munity service credit when they donate (517) 483-4222, www.potterparkzoo. Small Business Saturday their creation to area hospitals and org Stop by Kean’s for a complimentary nursing homes. Nov. 29 - Mason’s Lighted Parade letter to Santa, Bestsellers for a free 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Free, 4321 Mason brings in the holiday cheer with cup of hot coca, LFA Farmers Market Okemos Road, Lansing, its annual 40-piece parade and tree for a free tasty treat and Ware’s Com- (517) 347-2021, cadl.org Dec. 3 - 40th Annual Holiday Glitter & Swing Celebrate the 2019 Applause Award winners with music by David Klein Swing Band as well as tunes by John Dale Smith. Chad Swan-Badgero will MC. Our store is now open! Featuring 6 p.m. $75, University Club of luxurious items for gift giving and Michigan State University, 3435 Forest treating yourself. Road, Lansing Black Friday Savings include 15% off (517) 353-5111, all salt lamps and salt candles www.universityclubofmsu.org Massage & Wellness Dec. 5 - Winter Wine & Stein at 541 E. Grand River Avenue #5 Potter Park Zoo East Lansing, MI 48823 Sample delectable hors d’oeuvres, beer (517) 203-1113 www.massageandwellnessonline.com See Happenings, Page 20 Black Friday Sale! 25% Off Used Books excluding signed/limited editions

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Absolute Gallery is hosting a meet and greet with local artists Stephanie Gregg and John Gregg on Saturday, December 7th from 12 - 4 pm Come meet them, talk about their work and select that perfect piece for yourself! SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 30 Absolute Gallery will be open from 9 am to 7 pm.

Absolute Gallery holiday hours will be Monday - Saturday 11 - 7 Sunday 11 - 5 307 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave Lansing (517) 482-8845 www.absolutegallery.net 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 2019 HolidayHappenings Fiddle booking manager Sally Potter Caffeyne Luv and Darryn Storm. Two Happenings hosts. Lyric sheets provided. floors of vendors and readings at Triple Dec. 7 through Dec. 31 $20, 7:30 p.m. MSU Community Goddess Bookstore all night long. Contra and Square Dance at Cen- from page 16 Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, 2021 E. Michi- Road, East Lansing gan Ave., Lansing, facebook.com/ tral United Methodist Church All dances taught – no partner needed. (517) 337-7744, Dec. 7 - Toys for Tots at and wine from local restaurants on an www.tenpoundfiddle.org Wear loose clothes, comfortable shoes, Potter Park Zoo and be prepared to have a good time! illuminated “Wonderland of Lights” Dec. 7 - East Lansing’s Winter Glow An annual initiative to fill a mov- Come early – at 6:30 – for a quick path around the zoo. Attendees must East Lansing’s free outdoor winter fes- ing truck with toys. Each person workshop on easy contra dance moves. be 21 and over to qualify. tival will feature ice carving, horse and who brings in a new, unwrapped toy 7 to 10 p.m., $12, 215 N. Capitol Ave., $25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsyl- carriage rides, a special outdoor hol- receives free admittance to Wonder- Lansing, tenpoundfiddle.org, (517) vania Ave., Lansing Charter Township, iday farmer’s market, a heated music land of Lights. 614-5858. MI 48912. (517) 483-4222, tent, free family portrait with Santa 5 to 8 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Dec. 7 - Night Lights Christmas www.potterparkzoo.org and Mrs. Claus. Lansing Charter Township, MI 48912. Dec. 6 - Ten Pound Fiddle 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 300 M. A. C. Ave, (517) 483-4222, Parade and Festivities Holiday Sing East Lansing www.potterparkzoo.org in Grand Ledge Seasonal, secular songs and a few (517) 337-1731 www.downtownel.com Dec. 7 - Scrooge Scramble 5K and Grand Ledge celebrates its Christmas tree lighting with a parade of floats hymns compose a warm evening of Dec. 7 - DAOM Heavy Metal Holiday Holiday Hullabaloo in Old Town and festivities starting from the Grand participatory music during the holidays Meltdown at The Avenue Café Around 400 runners will participate Ledge Fire Barn, 500 N. Clinton St., for Ten Pound Fiddle’s annual Holiday The Dark Arts of Michigan closes out in a 5K “Scrooge Scramble” while Old down Bridge Street. The Grand Mar- Sing concert. Vocals and accompani- a year of sheer horror with a dense line Town businesses transform with Holi- shal is Jill Mangrum, recently retired ment will be provided by Doug Berch, up of entertainment including Tater day goods and more for its annual Hol- principal of Grand Ledge High School. poet Ruelaine Stokes, Marzeih Ghiasi Tot Noxious, Prince Marsallis, Veronica iday Hullabaloo. Santa will be visiting 7 p.m. Grand Ledge Chamber, 310 and Doug Austin on piano. Ten Pound Lockhart, Leena Allure, Eartha Kitten, as well. Greenwood St., Grand Ledge 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., (517) 627-2383, www.grandledge- 1232 Turner St., Lansing chamber.com (517)-485-4283, www.iloveoldtown.org Dec. 8 - Festive Sounds: A Holiday Dec. 7 - Phil Denny Christmas Show National saxophonist Phil Denny puts Concert his spin on Christmas classics and This annual holiday concert features performs original music at this family the Lansing Concert Band with special friendly seventh annual event. Denny guest Ralph Votapek, MSU’s Professor also welcomes trumpeter, songwrit- Emeritus of Piano, who will take er and bandleader, Ryan Montano, on George Gershwin’s masterpiece, Detroit’s rare jewel vocalist Gwen “Rhapsody in Blue.” Foxx and guitarist Wayne Gerard, who 4 to 6 p.m., $10, Charlotte Performing Holiday Specials! rounds out the list with elements of Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte rock, blues, Hip-Hop, punk, funk and (517) 541-5690, % jazz. www.charlotteperformingartscenter. 20 OFF Supplies $28, 7 p.m. Margaret Livensparg- com % er Theater, 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt Dec. 8 - 8th Annual Festival of Trees [email protected], Tour the Turner Dodge House as all 15 OFF Single MTG, www.pdcc.brownpapertickets.com three floors will be decorated with indi- vidual artisan trees from local artists Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon Cards and organizations. The display will run Dec. 7 - Williamston Holiday until Jan. 1. Children under 12 years % Light Parade old are free. 60 OFF Single Sports Cards With illuminated floats and vehicles, 12 p.m., $5, Turner-Dodge House & Limited to supply. Sale good until Dec. 20, 2019 a marching band and tree lighting, Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., check out Williamston’s annual Holi- Lansing day Light Parade with area businesses (517) 483-4220, www.lansingmi. 3519 South Cedar St. open extended hours. There will also gov/938/Turner-Dodge-House be a costume contest with the winner Dec. 7 - REO Town Neighborhood Lansing, MI 48910 receiving a stocking filled with Living Arts goodies and candy. Holiday Pop Up 517-394-1287 4 p.m., 201 School St., Williamston Fifty different vendors in eight store- fronts unite for this holiday pop up. Email: [email protected] (517) 655-1549, www.williamston.org See Happenings, Page 22 City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21

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Open 10AM to 7PM Friday, Nov. 29 Great Deals All Day Long! Get your vinyl lover the best at The Record Lounge 1027 S. WASHINGTON AVE. REO TOWN • LANSING (517) 862-1976 M-TH 11-6 • FR & SA 11-7 • SU 12-5 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 2019 HolidayHappenings come, and the LUVS will select a sack- Happenings Dec. 7 - 17th Annual St. Johns Dec. 10 - FALCOERS ful of holiday tunes to share! Christmas Festival at Sensory-Friendly Wonderland of 7 p.m., 400 Moores River Drive, from page 20 Lansing, facebook.com/517LUVS Clinton County RESA Building Lights Dec. 14 - Holiday Sing-A-Long with Breakfast with Santa (8-10:30am), Thousands of lights will create extraor- Craft Show & Festival of Trees dinary animal exhibits and holiday dis- Carrie Quisenberry Goods range from local roasted coffee (8am-3pm) and Kids Make-It and plays designed for people with unique at MSU Community School to wreaths and knitted apparel. Take-It Crafts (12-3pm). challenges. Registration for free admis- Carrie Quisenberry will lead a sing-a- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., REO Town, 1027 S. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1013 Old U.S. 27 sion to the zoo and activities ends Dec, long for folk enthusiasts from ages 3 to Washington Ave., Lansing Suite, (989) 224-7248, 9 at midnight. 13 and their family.

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ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Clarity inside chaos: Randy Napoleon buffers bebop into a balm

By LAWENCE COSENTINO of Jazz, playing at the height of re- It wasn’t in his job description, but laxed virtuosity. Napoleon’s students, MSU jazz guitar Professor Randy Na- featured on the other half, hold their poleon has quietly taken on a big task own and more. — make the world make sense. Despite the CD’s relaxed vibe, there Napoleon’s new CD, “Common is a pensive undercurrent. The names Tones,” sublimates today’s trouble in of Napoleon’s original tunes on the al- mind into positive musical energy. bum say it all —“You’ve Got to Hang The album is hot in the jazz world, On,” “Saber Rattle,” “Where it Ends,” garnering good reviews and brisk “How it Might Have Been” and “Les- sales nationwide. Napoleon is back- sons Learned.” ing the release by touring all over the “We’re going through a period of world, from Detroit to Japan to Sene- extreme strife,” Napoleon said. “Some gal in West Africa. of those tunes were directly geared to Napoleon’s local stop of choice these that.” days is Red Cedar Spirits in East Lan- Even the giddy joy of the Beach sing, the latest haven for live jazz in the Boys’ “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” the al- area. Napoleon and his student quar- bum’s first track, masks a feeling of tet played a generous set at Red Ce- hopelessness. The song envisions a dar last week and will return Tuesday place “where we belong,” but there is (Dec. 5) no such place. Randy Napoleon Quartet for an- Or is there? If paradise is anywhere, at Red Cedar Spirits other it’s surely on the album’s most cen- Free round. tered track — “Signed Dizzy, With Thursday, Dec. 5, 7-10 p.m. 2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing Na- Love.” This corner of bebop heaven (517) 908-9950 poleon was written by soulful Detroit saxo- doesn’t phonist Donald Walden, one of Na- simplify the avian aerobatics and pin- poleon’s most revered mentors. It’s a ball ricochets of bebop, but rather confident, muscular stroll on a sun- etches them into the air with perfect ny day with warm ensemble touches logic and clarity. and a perfect solo by saxophonist Di- “Bebop is something you have to ego Rivera. “Signed Dizzy” is one of reach for your whole life,” Napoleon two tunes on the album dedicated to said. “The rhythmic and harmonic Walden, who died in 2008. (“If DW language is everything to me.” Were Here” is the other.) The co-creators of bebop, saxo- You won’t hear Napoleon play stock phonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter licks or jazz clichés, thanks in part to Dizzy Gillespie, played with blinding Walden’s tutelage. speed and virtuosity. Napoleon always “The thing that was so great about gravitates to the songful nucleus in- him is that there was no one more side bebop’s blurring electron shells. rooted in the bebop language, and “They are both highly melodic,” he knowledge of tunes and repertoire,” Lawrence Consentino/City Pulse said of Parker and Gillespie. “Charlie Napoleon said. “But he was very ex- Guitarist Randy Napoleon brought his quartet to Red Cedar Spirits Thursday and Parker has unbelievable speed, but ploratory, and stressed avoiding cli- will return Dec. 5. Joining Napoleon Thursday were Lucas Lafave (left, on bass), there are always moments, where he’ll chés. If I played something that was Will Crandall (drums) and Andre Crawford on piano (not pictured). play a nursery rhyme, something we too 1940s, he’d just say, ‘That’s corny.’” could all sing. It always comes back to The other unseen presence on He was the same way off the band- or imagining some mysterious energy a direct, memorable melody, or to the “Common Tones” is Ann Arbor-based stand, Napoleon said. — just practice,” Napoleon said. blues.” trumpeter Louis Smith, an under-ap- “If you asked him a question, it was At Thursday’s gig at Red Cedar, Na- Napoleon is always careful to keep preciated jazz giant who died in 2016. not a mysterious answer,” Napoleon poleon seemed to clasp Smith’s clarity the audience in mind. “Louis was the absolute essence of said. When Napoleon asked Smith as if it were a lifeline. “If you just play too many notes all early bebop,” Napoleon said. “There how he deals with bebop’s fast tem- “The world is so chaotic,” Napoleon the time, it becomes hard to follow,” he was almost like a mathematical purity pos, Smith had a simple answer. said. “I think about Louis a lot because said. “You need to put up signposts.” and clarity to his thinking. Everything “He didn’t say anything about look- everything about him made sense.” On about half the album, Napoleon was balanced, almost like a Platonic ing at the moon on the third Thursday, is joined by his fellow MSU Professors ideal.” City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25 Williamston Theatre runs six plays in one day for ‘Giving Tuesday’

By AUDREY MATUSZ Recalibrate your impulses to binge on holiday ham and feast your ears on contemporary scripts in bone-deep readings by Williamston Theatre’s fin- est. A day focused on community engage- ment is the perfect balance to the hype over Cyber Monday deals. The original works read on #Giving Tuesday range from screwball sex comedies to tales of epic loneliness and the fight against obsolescence in a fast-moving world. “We read fascinating plays, all writ- ten in the past two to three years,” said Emily Sutton-Smith, the development Courtesy Photo director. “It’s very different from a ful- Emily Sutton-Smith is the development ly staged production, but it’s also very director for Williamston Theatre and different from just reading a play from has coordinated Giving Tuesday for a page.” three years. Three years ago, Sutton-Smith Courtesy Photo became the troupe’s expert on the Noon: "Seven Homeless Mammoths Creative Director Tony Caselli (center) leading actors through a script reading. funds-giv- Wander New England," by Madeleine #Giving Tuesday at The Giving Tuesday event will feature six scripts, read by professional actors on a ing holiday George bare bones set. Williamston Theatre and worked A screwball sex comedy about the Tuesday, Dec. 3 perils of monogamy, certainty and ac- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with Tony tag Virgin follows Alabama teacher play explores the ideas of inertia and 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston Casella, the ademic administration. Lizzy Nash and her new neighbor, self-enlightenment, and the bridge williamstontheatre.org 2 p.m. : "SHOCK! The Spine-Tin- /special-events creative di- Jack Key, over the year following the between the two. (517) 655-7469 ext. 25 rector, to gling Tale of Miss Spidra," by Joseph tragic death of Lizzy’s husband. The or [email protected] include his Zettelmaier vision of cramming a whole season into Starting as a struggling actress try- one day. ing to make her mark, Joyce finds her- “It’s great because we can just share self becoming an icon, a celebrity. But stories with people,” Sutton-Smith her efforts to keep her beloved show said. In its three years of existence, the alive cost her more than she could theater fest has come to draw “stalwart, have guessed. die-hard people who come at 10 o’clock 4 p.m. : "Creating Claire," by Joe in the morning and want to hear plays DiPietro all day.” Employed as a docent at a natural Sutton-Smith said eight people history museum, nice, middle-aged stayed for the entirety of last year’s mi- Claire comes under fire when her cro-fest, but the individual shows con- tour-guide patter deviates from the tinue to fill the theater as the evening strict scientific beliefs of her formi- progresses. The subject matter in the dable supervisor and heads down a line-up could be described as PG-13 path that espouses intelligent design. plus, and will not appeal to younger Claire’s spiritual slant attracts extra audiences. visitors but soon leads to legal action. While the event is free, smiling fac- A powerful exploration of the super- es with red buckets, minus the ringing nova that results when science, faith bells, will be on standby to collect do- and politics collide. nations. Sutton said a small table for 6 p.m. : "Fortune," by Deborah Zoe brochures from “a handful” of William- Laufer ston-based charities is to be set aside Maude, a lonely, surly, storefront for the community to take home. psychic, has accepted that love is not “It’s a reminder during the giving in the cards for her. She can see the season that ‘hey, this is what we do.' It’s future and knows this to be true. But about engagement,” Sutton-Smith said. when Jeremy, a despondent love-hun- Here in the lineup: gry accountant, threatens to kill him- 10 a.m. : "Tracy Jones," by self if she sees no love for him, she Stephen Kaplan must wrestle with fate and in chang- Tracy Jones is throwing a party to ing his destiny change her own. which she’s invited every woman in 8 p.m.: "Maytag Virgin," by Audrey the world who is also named Tracy Cefaly Jones. A classic Southern love story. May- 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 More than just a church How Central United Methodist Church is fighting obsolescence by working with local arts By DAVID WINKELSTERN entertainment. Paul Walker, the full- With its original Ionia stone exte- time facilities manager, said with a rior, colossal stained glass windows declining congregation, renting facili- and four-story communal center, the ties helps offset the costs of maintaining Central United Methodist Church is a the massive and ornate church. He said magnificent structure in downtown having a five-production contract with Lansing. By opening its doors to Peppermint Creek is one way to allevi- the community and groups like the ate costs. Peppermint Creek Theatre Co., the Walker added that during the church’s church is more than just a religious earlier years, it served residents beyond landmark. their religious needs during an era For 170 years, the Central United without TVs, malls and modern amuse- David Winkelstern Methodist Church has served as a place ments. Paul Walker, Central United Methodist Church's facilities manager, inside the of worship for Lansing residents. In “What did people do?” Walker asked. chapel. the ‘20s, it developed a second arm for “They went to the church. That was their entertainment.” stage with a curved back wall. Its origi- The cornerstone for the modified nal, movie theater-style floor seating is Romanesque-style sanctuary, including gone. In the balcony, 90 of the novel its 33-foot high ceiling, was set in 1889. seats with top hat racks remain intact. The designer was Elijah E. Myers, the “There are actual metal brackets on same architect for the Capitol Building the bottom of the seats that you slid across the street. “I am very much in your top hat into to keep it up off the awe of the craftsmanship that went into floor and free from damage,” Walker the construction of the building at the said. time it was built,” Walker said. Throughout the runs of its plays, To serve more than parishioners, the Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. leaves community began drafting plans for a its sets onstage. Unlike the Miller community center in 1921. Two years Auditorium, which housed the theatre later, the Temple House was built under company for its last seven seasons, there the vision of designer Lee Black. is no storage space. With many groups The Temple House features a basket- renting the hall, 24/7 stage access can ball court, bowling alley and a 200-seat be an issue. “The church has been tre- social hall with a large kitchen with a mendously flexible and accommodat- 10-burner stove. “There are four floors ing,” said Chad Swan-Badgero, the to the Temple House portion of the founder and co-artistic director for the church, and all are used in some fash- theater company. ion,” Walker said. He added that the church’s central A nursery, elevator and a full library location, accessible parking and prox- are part of the church’s features. imity to several bars and restaurants Although makes Central United an ideal loca- homeless tion for art organizations to host their lodging is events. no longer Staging plays at the church has also affordable, afforded Peppermint Creek a chance to the library experiment with the hall’s unfixed seat- sometimes ing arrangement. becomes a “A space without anchored seating respite for allows us flexibility for staging pro- them. ductions in a variety of ways,” Swan- Since the Badgero said. auditorium When the company was looking for is so close to a new place to perform, a congrega- the Capitol, tion member — and a supporter of Swan-Badgero Walker said Peppermint Creek — made the contact it is often that led to its current contract with sought as a the church. “That’s how we found it,” meeting place for lobbying groups to Swan-Badgero said. strategize. In September, Peppermint Creek’s The main floor, Fellowship Hall, boasts a 22-foot-wide and 20-foot-deep See Peppermint, Page 27 City Pulse • November 27, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27 East Lansing gains store for zen and wellness on Grand River By DENNIS BURCK school with a mechanical engineer- Longtime East Lansing massage ing degree from Western. I then seg- business Massage and Wellness expand- ued into software, talked to a massage ed last week into a 2,000-square-foot therapist and got my certification in operation, adding a store with local 2004.” and fair trade artisan goods. The space next door had been vacant Owner Allan Glanz said the expan- for a year and Glanz said he looked to sion adds more goods for students and expand. Massage and Wellness had residents to to leave its previous location for the Massage & Wellness relax and Micro Target that opened on Grand Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. restore from River in July. 541 E. Grand River Ave #5, stress. The “As far as I know, no massage place East Lansing (517) 203-1113 store has an has done this before in Lansing. You’ll Photo by Dennis Burck massageandwellnessonline.com assortment see a little rack with products at most, Owner of Massage and Wellness Alan Glanz added holistic goods to his shop. of low-lit but not a store.” salt lamps, Glanz also stocks CBD products scented candles, massage oils and like tinctures, gummies and massage soaps. creams. “When you hear the stories “We are all about well-being. Over about animals with arthritis being able the months, it turned into some local to walk well again, I don’t think it can products and some fair trade global be a placebo effect.” products,” Glanz said. “But we want He plans to offer deals for both sides things to be affordable. We want peo- of his business with 10% off anything ple to be able to give a gift to a sorority in the store with a massage and 10% sister or something.” off a massage or facial with a sufficient Glanz said he went for an industrial purchase from the store. aesthetic with more rustic products. A door to access both sections with- “When you think Michigan, you think out walking outside is in the works, he of cabins and cottages. That is part of added. our well-being here.” Among the fair trade products is One of his fair-trade pieces is an also a focus on Himalayan goods with organic shea butter made by a Michigan salts, prayer flags and candles. The State University professor with part of multicolored Himalayan prayer flags the proceeds going to build an orphan- on a ribbon are most often seen at the age in Ghana, Glanz added. base camps of Mt. Everest. MSU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION “We’ve got walls so far,” he said. Glanz keeps a portrait of his mom in A stone’s throw from the shea but- the new store as well. He said she was SHOWCASE SERIES ter sees journals marketed to where a big influence on the development of someone can jot down their unsa- his holistic lifestyle. vory thoughts and lock them in a box. “Back when I was a kid, she was told Peace, Joy & SongS “Some of it is just fun. Some of it is she needed back surgery. Chiropractors just irreverent. But humor is part of were voodoo back then and she came to of the SeaSon well-being,” he said. the holistic mindset because she nev- Glanz got into the massage and well- er needed back surgery,” Glanz said. SUnday, d eCeMber 8, ness business after receiving massages “We have inscribed around the photo 3:00 PM after swimming in Hawaii. something she believed: ‘Worry about “I actually went to engineering nothing, pray about everything.’” ST. Mary CaThedral, lanSing 219 SEyMOUR AvE. | NEAR STATE CAPITOL BLDG. | FREE PARKING venue is about three times as large as Peppermint our previous space and allows us a lot Settle into the Christmas season with the beautiful and uplifting of diversity as far as staging,” Swan- sounds of more than 200 singers and instrumentalists from Choral Badgero said. Union, University Chorale and the MSU Symphony Orchestra as they from page 26 The company’s last show of the year perform selections from Messiah by George Frideric Handel featuring is “Gloria,” a 2016 Pulitzer Prize-winner the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus,” and Francis Poulenc’s most first production in the new space was written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. It celebrated work, Gloria. Jonathan Reed, Conductor. “Bright Star” in which he utilized the opens on Jan. 16 for a two-week run entire Fellowship Hall floorplan with including onstage gun-slinging and Generously sponsored by a donor family with the hope that you enjoy the concert and reflect upon its message of Peace and Joy. movable set pieces and lined the audi- “a shocking twist of events,” Swan- ence in folding chairs along the walls. Badgero said. tickets & info The second play, “The Humans,” fea- He added that in January, a decision MUSIC.MSU.EDU/SHOWCASE tured an exposed, two-story house that will be made about negotiating a new 517-353-5340 fit easily on the expansive stage. “The contract with the church. 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 Ten best reads for 2019: From ancestory to housing insecurity By BILL CASTANIER Square, redesigned the retail storefront syndicates. ers. I reviewed and read some fantastic and interior. The downtown Lansing “The Girls: An All-American Town, a “Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a books this past year which I condensed building used to also be the home of the Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story City of Broken Promises” into a list to help you be the star of this Lansing Art Gallery and is for sale. of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him By Jodie Adams Kirshner season’s gift giving. This list is ideal for “The Queen Next Door: Aretha Down” If you want to the family historian who is eager to dive Franklin, an Intimate Portrait” By Abigail Pesta know more about into ancestory at the dinner table, or By Linda Solomon Abigail Pesta what the impact is looking to brush up on their mitten As a 29-year-old has applied a jour- of the Detroit facts. journalist and pho- nalist’s measured bankruptcy had “Guardians of Detroit: Architectural tographer, Linda factual approach on everyday citi- Sculpture in the Motor City” Solomon was in in her book “The zens, look no fur- By Jeff Morrison the right place at Girls,” which takes ther. In her book, Jeff Morrison’s the right time. A an in-depth look at she follows seven “Guardians” is visit to document 25 survivors of the residents as they a beautiful and a speaking engage- horrors of Larry struggle holding exhausting tour ment with Aretha Nassar’s sexual onto their homes. of Detroit’s clas- Franklin for the abuse. Pesta’s com- She also contrasts the city’s revival with sic buildings, Detroit Metro Times enabled her to passionate in-depth the average citizen’s inability to connect as well as the gain the life-long trust of the shutter reporting is startling in its candor and with the turn around. gargoyles, grif- shy star. The result is a sparkling pho- should be read by coaches, counselors, fins and various tographic journey of Aretha Franklin in therapists, parents and athletes. creatures which some of her private moments. This book The vivid detail in the words of the adorn them. The is a must for Franklin’s loyal fans, but it victims makes this book a tough read. 350-page book will also win over those with affections Pesta said the editors thought the story has more than 750 photographs which for lavish costuming. would soon grow cold. She said, “They are accompanied by a crisp history of couldn’t have been more wrong.” the building and the men who built “We Hope for Better Things” “Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford them. By Erin Bartels and Thomas Edison’s Ten-Year Road “Where Today Meets Tomorrow: Lansing author Trip” STORY TIME WITH Eero Saarinen and the General Motors Erin Bartels may By Jeff Guinn MICHAEL WOODWORTH Technical Center” have struck gold with One of America’s December 7 · 11am By Susan Skarsgard her debut work of most famous road historical fiction. The trips is document- Local author Michael Woodworth will Susan Skarsgard takes us inside the be reading his newest title, The Crab, at seldom seen world plot revolves around ed in Jeff Guinn’s storytime! Joining him will be the book's of the General race, long-held fami- book “Vagabonds: illustrator Morgan Ferland. A signing will Motors Technical ly secrets and a cache The Story of Henry follow. These gorgeous picture books Center in Warren. of photographs, and Ford and Thomas make great holiday gifts. Join us for Skarsgard worked ultimately ties race Edison’s Ten-Year story time and activities. as designer for relations in Detroit Road Trip.” Ford, General Motors together with the Edison and Harvey STORYTIME WITH and analyzes the Civil War and nearby rural communi- Firestone took to MRS. CLAUS architecture of her ties. Bartels follows three generations of the road in the ’20s camping as they December 14 · 11am former stomping a family as they learn more about their crisscrossed the United States shilling Mrs. Claus is taking a break from helping grounds with the past while navigating perilous waters. for Ford’s Model T and Edison’s inven- Santa and is joining us for storytime! careful eye of an engineer. Her book is “The World According to Fannie tions. The book is a heck of a look at Stop in and enjoy some holiday stories straight from the North Pole. illustrated with photography and art Davis: My Mother’s Life in the Detroit America and small towns with a major preserved by the company and the two Numbers” focus on the troupe’s stops in rural MAGIC / KEYFORGE generations of Saarinens who were pri- By Bridgett M. Davis Michigan. GAME NIGHT marily responsible for the design of the Bridgett M. “Working” Tuesdays · 6pm Tech Center. Davis’ memoir is By Robert A. Caro “Herman Miller: A Way of Living” a fast-paced gallop This book is for Play Magic or KeyForge in a casual, through a world writers and would- friendly environment. All Magic By Herman Miller, Inc. couched in secrecy be writers. Robert products are 20% off for those who Herman Miller attend the event. is considered that we seldom get Caro is a man on a one of the mov- to see. Her moth- mission to finish his er, Fannie Davis, last book in a series KID’S STORY TIME ers and shakers of Saturdays · 11am the international supported the of five on President Modernism move- family by running Lyndon B. Johnson. Jump into the pages of our favorite ment. Locally, numbers, a game He’s working on the books! We will sing songs, make a craft and go on a new adventure. George Nelson, very similar to the fifth volume of LBJ chronicles, but took the company’s for- modern lottery where betters pick lucky time to publish a memoir, “Working,” of mer design direc- numbers and hope for a big payout. The his 50-year-plus career as a writer. His tor of four decades, numbers game in Detroit, unlike other insight into research, interviewing and befriended the owners of Liebermann’s areas in the country, was run by moms writing provides a fascinating look at gift store, located at 113 S. Washington and pops rather than organized crime one of the 21st century’s greatest writ- City Pulse • November 27 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29 Coworking at The Grid - Folks can cowork in their space! 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Grid, 226 E. Cesar Chavez, Lansing.

Egypt Krohn at Senior Discovery Center - pretty good coffee and great conversation! 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing. 517-367-2468.

Lansing Area Mindfulness Community - 7-9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S MLK ON THE Blvd., Lansing. 517-420-5820. lamc.info. Tiny Tots Tumbling Tour - introduction to tumbling that kids can do with their parent. 10-11 a.m. World Tour Cheer and Tumble, 1860 1/2 W Grand River, Okemos. TOWN ARTS Exhibition: We Can Begin Again: Moving Events must be entered through the calendar Through Trauma #BeginAgainMSU at lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. - Noon -3 p.m. Michigan State University, 362 Wednesdays for the following week’s issue. Bogue St., East Lansing. rcah.msu.edu. Charges may apply for paid events to appear The Rainmakers Come to The Peoples in print. If you need assistance, please call Church: All week 12-4 p.m. 200 W. Grand Suzi at (517) 999-6704. River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-6073. thepeopleschurch.com. ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Thursday, November 28 Wednesday, November 27 EVENTS at Riverwalk Theatre CLASSES AND SEMINARS Thanksgiving Dinner - Open to all in The 1967 musical comedy is revis- show is credited to John Gordon, which Astronomy & Astrophysics Seminar - need of food on this holiday. Cristo Rey ited on the Gesner later revealed was a pseudonym Speakers and topics vary. 1:30 p.m. 122 Wells Community Center, 1717 N High St, Lansing. 'You're A Good Man, Riverwalk encompassing himself, cast members Hall, MSU, East Lansing. events.msu.edu. cristoreycommunity.org. Charlie Brown' stage with and the production staff. The original original plan for the project was to release a LITERATURE AND POETRY 8 to 10 p.m. Friday (Nov. 29) to Friday, November 29 Sunday (Nov. 30), 2 to 4 p.m., tender concept album, which Gesner did in 228 Museum Drive, Lansing, Adventure Club Storytimes - 4-5 p.m. CLASSES AND SEMINARS numbers 1966. The story goes that Gesner had (517) 482-5700 about hap- no intention of taking the music to the Grand Ledge Area Library, 131 E Jefferson St, riverwalktheatre.com Grand Ledge. grandledge.lib.mi.us. American Fifth Spirits Black Friday piness and stage; however, after producer Arthur Cocktail Class - You have the day off wintertime Whitelaw worked on a staged show Book on Every Bed - Give the Gift of anyway...so, spend some of it at our Tasting fully intact. Directed by Bob Purosky, inspired by the album, it spurred Gesner Reading this Christmas! Grand Ledge District Room! 1:30-3:30 p.m. 112 N. Larch St., Lansing. Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge. the small cast brings the “Peanuts” car- to write one of his own. toonist Charles M. Schulz’s work to life, Tickets for Riverwalk’s production of LITERATURE AND POETRY Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) - build including Charlie Brown’s four-legged this classic, upbeat tale can be ordered early literacy skills. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CADL Carrie Cunningham, Author, Book companion, Snoopy. at riverwalktheatre.com Monday Webberville, 115 N. Main St.. cadl.org. Signing and Reading - Meaning Train: Musical director Jeff English takes on through Friday before 5:30 p.m. or 30 Essays on Religion and Politics - Book signing Clark Gesner’s original music and lyr- minutes before the show at the box NaNoWriMo Writing Space (Adults) - and reading. 1 p.m. Everybody Reads, 2019 E. ics. The original published script of the office window. Do you need a dedicated quiet space to work Michigan Ave., Lansing. on your writing? 2-4 p.m. CADL Holt-Delhi, 2078 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt. cadl.org EVENTS TGIF Dance Party - all welcome! 7 p.m.-12 STEM Toy Expo - Explore the surprises inside Rock n’ Read Storytime - This storytime 70s and 80s Soul Train Party - 9-2 p.m. a.m. Hawk Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath. 734- Impression 5 that allows you to test and play with combines books, music and movement. Silver Leaf Lodge, 5334 S MLK, Lansing. 604-5095. tgifdance.com. cool STEM-focused gadgets, kits & toys. 10 a.m.- 10:30-11 a.m. CADL Haslett, 1590 Franklin St., 5 p.m. Impression 5, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. Haslett. cadl.org Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance ARTS 517-485-8116. Support Groups - 7-8:30 p.m. Sparrow EVENTS Professional Bldg. 2nd Floor, Room 1-A, 1200 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Super Best Holiday Extravaganza Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-643-7671. 8-10:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Eleganza - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Strange Matter Allen Farmers Market - 3-6:30 p.m. Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. Coffee Co (Eastside), 2010 E Michigan Ave, with Deacon Earl, musical guest, 5-6 p.m. Mason’s Lighted Parade - The Mason Lansing. 517-224-5495. strangemattercoffee.com 1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 517-999-3911. Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 19th Saturday, November 30 allenneighborhoodcenter.org. Annual Mason Holidays Celebration! 6-7:30 p.m. Williamston Pop Up Art & Craft Show - EVENTS 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Keller’s Plaza, 100 E. Grand River College Visit: Siena Heights University - 3 Refuge Recovery Lansing - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ave., Williamston. p.m. LCC, University Center, Lansing. lcc.edu. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Avenue, Lansing. Black ‘N’ Blue - Michigan’s largest mixed scrimmage is back, hosted by East Lansing ARTS Roller Derby. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. Advent Calendar Print and Take SATURDAY, NOV. 30 >> SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN REO TOWN Workshop - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ALT Printing Co, Charlotte Celebrates Small Business 1139 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. An alternative shopping spree for those Saturday - 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Courthouse Square Museum, 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. Free Public Tours - 1-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe who don’t consider camping with your Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., East aunts outside of a chain department store Cocoa on the Corner - Small Business Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Saturday - Tis the season to shop small! 10 a.m.- in sub-40-degree weather as a family Melik Brown - Gallivant, a photography gathering. Several shopping centers in the 12 p.m. Mason Area Chamber of Commerce, 148 E Ash St, Mason. collection - 12-5 p.m. Casa de Rosado, 204 E Mt Greater Lansing area, including REO Town Hope Ave, Lansing. 517-402-0282. Marketplace, will bear local gems that will Holt Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Holt Farmers Market, 2150 Cedar St, Holt. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - make for the perfect holiday gift. delhitownship.com. 8-10:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m How-To-Holiday! - Kick off your holiday 1027 S. Washington Ave., Lansing shopping by making your own handmade gifts (517) 927-7576 or purchase from local artists! 12-6 p.m. Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W. St. Joseph St., STE See Out on the town, Page 32 reotownmarketplace.com F, Lansing. 517-234-4566. 30 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019

Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2019 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humans invented you'll be so energized that you'll make up for all the "I Strain"- the plow in 4,500 BC, the wheel in 4,000 BC, lost time—and more. -each has and writing in 3,400 BC. But long before that, by three in a 6,000 BC, they had learned how to brew beer LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most sane people row. and make psychoactive drugs from plants. wish there could be less animosity between groups Psychopharmacologist Ronald Siegel points to that have different beliefs and interests. How by Matt Jones this evidence to support his hypothesis that much better the world would be if everyone felt a the yearning to transform our normal waking generous acceptance toward those who are unlike Across consciousness is a basic drive akin to our need to them. But the problem goes even deeper: Most of eat and drink. Of course, there are many ways to us are at odds with ourselves. Here's how author 1 Sporty British accomplish this shift besides alcohol and drugs. car, for short Rebecca West described it: Even the different parts They include dancing, singing, praying, drumming, of the same person do not often converse among 4 Pharmacy meditating, and having sex. What are your favorite themselves, do not succeed in learning from each bottle modes? According to my astrological analysis, it'll other. That's the bad news, Libra. The good news be extra important for you to alter your habitual 8 Military perceptions and thinking patterns during the is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time helicopter coming weeks. for you to promote unity and harmony among all 14 Prosecutor's the various parts of yourself. I urge you to entice need TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What's something them to enter into earnest conversations with each you're afraid of, but pretty confident you could other! 16 Yokels become unafraid of? The coming weeks will be a 17 Drawn-out favorable time to dismantle or dissolve that fear. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Cecilia Woloch lyric in "The Your levels of courage will be higher than usual, asks, "How to un-want what the body has wanted, 12 Days of and your imagination will be unusually ingenious explain how the flesh in its wisdom was wrong?" Did Christmas" in devising methods and actions to free you of the apparent error occur because of some "some the unnecessary burden. Step one: Formulate an ghost in the mind?" she adds. Was it due to "some 19 Fairly matched image or scene that symbolizes the dread, and blue chemical rushing the blood" or "some demon 20 Bathroom visualize yourself blowing it up with a "bomb" made or god"? I'm sure that you, like most of us, have floor furnishings of a hundred roses. experienced this mystery. But the good news is that 21 Rockstar in the coming weeks you will have the power to un- Games title, to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The word want inappropriate or unhealthy experiences that fans "enantiodromia" refers to a phenomenon that your body has wanted. Step one: Have a talk with occurs when a vivid form of expression turns yourself about why the thing your body has wanted 22 Chinese into its opposite, often in dramatic fashion. Yang isn't in alignment with your highest good. general on becomes yin; resistance transforms into welcome; menus 56 Rice-Eccles Stadium 9 Average score cards loss morphs into gain. According to my reading SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian of the astrological omens, you Geminis are the 24 Gp. that's supposed to footballer 10 Fish on a sushi menu 37 Grounded birds composer Ludwig van Beethoven was inclined to be green sign of the zodiac that's most likely to experience get deeply absorbed in his work. Even when he 57 Pointed file 11 Cold medicine target 41 The Cavs, on enantiodromia in the coming weeks. Will it be a 26 Monarch who gives an took time to attend to the details of daily necessity, 59 Online post caption 12 Thwart completely scoreboards good thing or a bad thing? You can have a lot of he allowed himself to be spontaneously responsive annual Christmas speech, with someone pointing influence over how that question resolves. For best 13 Classic French work by 42 Naval direction to compelling musical inspirations that suddenly briefly upward results, don't fear or demonize contradictions and welled up in him. On more than a few occasions, Montaigne (which inspired 44 Retirement nest egg paradoxes. Love and embrace them. 27 "Captain Underpants" 63 Come through a literary form) he lathered his face with the nineteenth-century creator Pilkey 45 "See me after class" equivalent of shaving cream, then got waylaid 68 Embedded, as tiles CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are Americans 15 Body shop challenge writers? by a burst of brilliance and forgot to actually 30 Drag 69 Diner sandwich who speak only one language, English, and yet 18 Clairvoyant's claim 46 Artist's workroom imagine they are smarter than bilingual immigrants. shave. His servants found that amusing. I suspect 32 Shakes awake that the coming weeks may be Beethoven-like 70 Ear affliction 23 "Miss ___" (2016 47 Inventor's acquisition That fact amazes me, and inspires me to advise me 34 Panel game show and all my fellow Cancerians to engage in humble for you, Sagittarius. I bet you'll be surprised by 71 Crafter's website Jessica Chastain political 52 Rinkmaster Bobby worthy fascinations and subject to impromptu dating back to the 1950s thriller) reflection about how we judge our fellow humans. 72 Part of GPS 53 The L in PSL Now is a favorable time for us to take inventory of illuminations. 38 "The Jeffersons" 25 Multi-episode story actress Gibbs Down any inclinations we might have to regard ourselves 55 "___ Heart Mother" CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the next 1 Boss, in Barcelona 26 Bogart's role in "The (Pink Floyd album) as superior to others; to question why we might 39 It's multifaceted Caine Mutiny" imagine others aren't as worthy of love and respect eleven months, you could initiate fundamental 2 Tel ___, Israel 58 Securely closed improvements in the way you live from day to 40 German camera 27 Low-lit as we are; or to be skeptical of any tendency we company 3 Yield 60 Works the garden might have dismiss and devalue those who don't act day. It’s conceivable you'll discover or generate 28 "Selma" director innovations that permanently raise your life's 43 Activity involving a few and think as we do. I'm not saying we Cancerians 4 Relax, with "out" DuVernay 61 Casually possibilities to a higher octave. At the risk of windmills, maybe are more guilty of these sins than everyone else; 5 Question for an 29 Very thin pasta They flew at Mach 2 I'm merely letting you know that the coming weeks sounding grandiose, I’m tempted to predict that 46 Brent who played Data indecisive housecat are our special time to make corrections. you’ll celebrate at least one improvement that is 31 "Alejandro" singer, 64 "Can ___ least think 48 Vast expanse your personal equivalent of the invention of the 6 "Defending our rights" casually it over?" LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "Erotic love is one of org. wheel or the compass or the calendar. 49 Badminton divider 33 "The Orchid Thief" 65 Edward ___ (Victoria's the highest forms of contemplation," wrote the 50 Mediation asset 7 Pigeon's perching place author Susan successor) sensually wise poet Kenneth Rexroth. That's a AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing we provocative and profitable inspiration for you to tap 51 "You've got mail" ISP 8 "Atlas Shrugged" writer 35 Brief flash 66 Mag wheels? learn from history is that we never learn anything Rand into. According to my analysis of the astrological from history. Philosopher Georg Hegel said that. But 54 Strands in a crime lab 36 Game with 81 different 67 Part of LGBTQIA+ omens, you're in the Season of Lucky Plucky I think you will have an excellent chance to disprove Delight, when brave love can save you from wrong this theory in the coming months. I suspect you will ©2019 Jonesin' Crosswords ([email protected]) A nswers Page 31 turns and irrelevant ideas; when the grandeur of be inclined and motivated to study your own past amour can be your teacher and catalyst. If you in detail; you'll be skilled at drawing useful lessons SUDOKU Beginner have a partner with whom you can conduct these from it; and you will apply those lessons with wise educational experiments, wonderful. If you don't, panache as you re-route your destiny. be extra sweet and intimate with yourself. TO PLAY VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the follow-up story PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In his own time, to *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*, our heroine poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) uses a magic mirror as a portal into a fantastical was acclaimed and beloved. At the height of his Fill in the grid so that land. There she encounters the Red Queen, and fame, he earned $3,000 per poem. But modern soon the two of them are holding hands as they literary critics think that most of what he created every row, column, and run as fast as they can. Alice notices that despite is derivative, sentimental, and unworthy of serious their great effort, they don't seem to be moving appreciation. In dramatic contrast is poet Emily outlined 3-by-3 box forward. What's happening? The Queen clears up Dickinson (1830–1886). Her writing was virtually the mystery: In her realm, you must run as hard unknown in her lifetime, but is now regarded contains the numbers 1 as possible just to remain in the same spot. Sound as among the best ever. In accordance with familiar, Virgo? I'm wondering whether you've astrological omens, I invite you to sort through your had a similar experience lately. If so, here's my own past so as to determine which of your work, like through 9 exactly once. advice: Stop running. Sit back, relax, and allow the Longfellow's, should be archived as unimportant or world to zoom by you. Yes, you might temporarily irrelevant, and which, like Dickinson's, deserves No guessing is required. fall behind. But in the meantime, you'll get fully to be a continuing inspiration as you glide into the The solution is unique. recharged. No more than three weeks from now, future.

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AA surveysurvey of Lansing’sLansing’s MusicalMusical LAndscapeLAndscape TURNTURN IT ITDD WNWN!By By RICH RICH TU TUPICPICAA Sat. Nov. 30 Jenn’s Apartment releases split EP at Mac’s Bar

Jenn’s Apartment performing live at Mac’s Bar in August. Jenn’s Apartment has perfected its poppy brand of rock ‘n’ roll blending Album art for “Oh! That’s What You Call Music?! The band returns to Mac’s Saturday for its EP release show. “dark subject matter with an upbeat melody,” according to songwriter Volume 1,” which features tracks from Jenn’s (photo by Donte Smith) Roy Kirby, the band’s guitarist/vocalist. (photo by Donte Smith) Apartment and Almost Made The Mixtape. Local rock outfit partners with Almost Made The Mixtape on new disc Saturday, Nov. 30 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $10, $8 adv., 7 p.m. Lansing rock band Jenn’s Apartment ing vocalist. “The EP has six songs on it “I had the idea for the split because into our song writing,” Kirby said. “So has hustled its way through 2019 and is — three from Almost Made the Mixtape of my love for Wu-Tang Clan,” Kirby you can expect to hear more of all of us ending the year with yet another bang and three from us. Almost Made the said. “They're all separate artists, with singing on future releases.” — a split EP with Almost Made The Mixtape covers a previous release by their own records and careers, but Of course, the band mines from a Mixtape, a Detroit pop-punk outfit. The us, ‘The Show Must Go Wrong,’ and they also make these albums together trusty batch of classic alternative rock disc, “Oh! That’s What You Call Music?! we cover a previous release by them, … their albums almost just act like a albums, most notably The Promise Volume 1,” is the group’s fourth release ‘Anyways.’” compilation record of all these different Ring, The Replacements, Jawbreaker of the year. The EP will be released Chris Davis, 34, the band’s bassist, artists who have this common goal and and the Get Up Kids. Kirby said Jenn’s Saturday at Mac’s Bar with openers said he’s happy the band was able to aesthetic. It's such a cool concept that Apartment aims to create a similar Common Nonsense, Idiobliss and, of release a classic format in the world of is just completely lacking in rock music. timeless sound, but with a personal course, Almost Made The Mixtape. DIY music. I wanted to do something similar.” twist. Earlier this year, Jenn’s Apartment “Almost Made the Mixtape is a dope Over the past year, the band has “Lyrically, I tend to mine the more released an EP, “The Band on the band of super nice dudes,” Davis said. played its signature brand of crunchy, negative experiences in my life,” Kirby Throne,” to celebrate the final season “Also, I just personally enjoy and miss jangly guitar riffs across the state, from said. “Like my divorce and relationship of “Game of Thrones.” Beyond that, the split EP/split 7-inch culture of punk Lansing to Detroit and from Grand wrongs — plus things like drug dealing, they dropped “The Plastic Pickles” EP and hardcore bands — we wanted to Rapids to Ann Arbor. In that time, the addiction, alcoholism and life in poverty. and a full-length album, “90’s School throw our hat in the ring.” trio’s sound has evolved melodically, It's hard to beat the kind of contrast you Bus.” Jenn’s Apartment might be a pop- delivering a noticeable contrast from get from putting a dark subject matter “We also built our own studio, allow- punk power trio, but the muse for the where it was at in 2015, the year they with an upbeat melody. We still manage ing us to record and produce on our new EP was an iconic New York City formed. to squeeze in the love songs, though. own schedule,” said Justin Pine, 28, rap group, according to Roy Kirby, 33, “We are definitely incorporating Life can't be all doom and gloom and Jenn’s Apartment drummer and back- guitar and lead vocals. more and more multipart harmonies music shouldn't be either.”

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The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. GTG Punksgiving Free Black Friday Karaoke Free Thanks Potato! Free Coach's Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. Sonic Voodoo 9PM LIVE Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River, East Lansing Karaoke 9PM Karaoke 9PM The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Wednesday Vibes w/Eddie Bandz Old School Thursdays w/Jalese 8:30PM Be Kind Rewind 9PM Be Kind Rewind 9PM AND Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Star Farm 9:30PM Fragment of Soul 9:30PM Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee Trivia with Sporcle 9PM Live Music with The Aimcriers 8PM Live Music with Rachel Curtis 8PM The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. In Search of Solace 7PM DJ Butcher 10PM Rittz, Dizzy Wright 6:30PM LOCAL Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Danksgiving Funknight 7PM Black Friday Mixtape Showcase 8PM Jenn's Apartment 7PM Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. Invasion Band/Tony Thompson 7PM Upcoming show? Contact Spiral, 1247 Center St. Thanksgiving Eve Bash 9PM [email protected] Unicorn, 327 Cesar E. Chavez, Lansing Open Mic 9:30PM Live Music with Shelby & Jake 9PM Live Music with Gina Garner Band 9PM 32 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 27, 2019 From Page 28 Ave., Lansing. friends! 6-9 p.m. Meridian Mall, Grand River Ave., Ledge. 517-627-7014. Okemos. meridianmall.com. Sunday, December 1 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Preschool Storytime - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand 2-4:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Refuge Recovery Lansing - All are Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., CLASSES AND SEMINARS Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. welcome! 6-7 p.m. The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. Lansing. Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. MUSIC EVENTS Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., ARTS East Lansing. “Feel the Beat” Drumming Circle - Bring Holiday Glitter & Swing - 6-9 p.m. a drum or percussion instrument. 2-4 p.m. Bath Drawing Foundations - With Christopher University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 LITERATURE AND POETRY Community Center, 5959 Park Lake Rd., Bath. Russel. 4:30-6 p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, Forest Road, Lansing. (517) 641-6728. bathtownship.us. 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999-3643. Authors Reading and Book Sale - 4 local reachstudioart.org. MSU Group Tours - 1-3 p.m. MSU Union, 49 authors will read from their work, 2-3 pm: Joyce Ryan Shadbolt LIVE at Ellison Brewery + Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Benvenuto, Dawn Chevoya, Lyn Farquhar, and Spirits - Ryan Shadbolt celebrates his family’s Tuesday, December 3 Lana Jackson. 1-4 p.m. Haslett Public Library, return to East Lansing. 4-6 p.m. Ellison Brewery Prime Time Crime Time - Featuring the 1590 Franklin, Haslett. + Spirits, 4903 Dawn Ave, East Lansing. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Movies of the 60s and 70s. Dec. 3: A Study in Terror, 1965, 95 min. 1-3 p.m. Hannah Community EVENTS Monday, December 2 Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 10:30- Center, 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing. 517-337-1113. 11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Black ‘N’ Blue - Michigan’s largest mixed CLASSES AND SEMINARS Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Trials, Triumphs and Trailblazers: scrimmage is back, hosted by East Lansing Inspirational Concert - 5 p.m. LCC, Dart Roller Derby. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Court One Training Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 10:30- Drop-in Citizenship Test Prep - Join Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing. Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. 11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot us on Tuesdays to practice for the USCIS 517-483-1122. lcc.edu. Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Naturalization Test in a relaxed setting. 1-2 p.m. Scandinavian Society of Greater CADL South Lansing, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. ARTS Lansing’s Santa Lucia and Christmas Homeschool Study Group - 1-4 p.m. Grand cadl.org. Celebration - 2-5 p.m. Bretton Woods Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Adult Clay Winter A - 6:15-9:15 p.m. Reach Covenant Church, 925 Bretton Rd., Lansing. Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. ESOL Discussion Group for Kids (Grade Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, 517-482-9350. 3 & up) - 4-5:30 p.m. CADL Okemos, 4321 Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. Intro to Italian Conversation - 3-4 p.m. Okemos Rd., Okemos. cadl.org ARTS Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Kid’s Clay: Beginners - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lansing. 517-337-1113. High Energy Physics Seminars - Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Art House: Open Studio Time - Need space presented at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in 1400 Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. to work on an art project, need inspiration, or Professional Speaker Series: Medicare Biomedical & Physical Sciences Building, MSU, want to meet other art makers? 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Education - Educational workshop about East Lansing. events.msu.edu. YourSelf YourStory - Your story is Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, 119 N Medicare including options available. 6-7 p.m. important, tell it your way! 6-8 p.m. MSU Broad Washington Sq, Ste 101, Lansing. 517-374-6400. Alive, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Art Lab, 565 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. Seminar - Weekly research seminars hosted by Free Public Tours - 1-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe EVENTS the Department of Microbiology and Molecular MUSIC Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., East Genetics. 4:10 p.m. 122 Wells Hall, East Lansing. Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Game Night - Board and card games. 7 p.m. to events.msu.edu. Women’s Glee Club and Men’s Glee Club close every Monday at the Fledge, 1300 Eureka, - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Martin Luther King High School, Melik Brown- Gallivant, a Photography Lansing. Info at 517-203-9287. LITERATURE AND POETRY 2001 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. 517-353- Collection. 12-5 p.m. Casa de Rosado, 204 E Mt 5340. music.msu.edu. Hope Ave, Lansing. 517-402-0282. MSU Group Tours - . 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MSU Paws for Reading at GLADL - Come and Union, 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing. read to a therapy dog! 6-7 p.m. Grand Ledge Learn to Screen Print Workshop - 10 Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand a.m.-4 p.m. ALT Printing Co, 1139 S. Washington Pet Photos with Santa - Bring your furry

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The question for many LGBTQ people is, what makes a fam- ily — the genetic hand you’re dealt or the group where you feel you belong? Queers Who Brunch offers both a safe place and a sumptuous feast for body, mind and soul — a medley of local pro- duce decked in seasonal sauces served Courtesy with herbaceous cocktails while the Isabella Copeland and Kyle Holsing- feminist anthems of Janelle Monáe play er-Johnson are the co-creators of on heavy rotation. Queers Who Brunch. Chef Kyle Holsinger-Johnson and Courtesy of FARE event planner Isabella Copeland, fans of in our queer discussion group and the The menu for Queers Who Brunch was designed with gluten-free eaters in mind and local food and Monáe, started the event challenges that queer folks experience features a healthy dose of anti-inflammatory ingredients. to give during the holiday,” Copeland said. “I Queers Who Brunch ten-free or vegetarian can be a little dif- be spelled “pynk,” to honor Holsing- Saturday, Dec. 7 LGBTQ think it’s important to recognize that ficult,” they said. er-Johnson’s favorite singer. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. identifiers there may be pain associated with a hol- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Second Course “I’ve thought about doing a whole $45 w/o alcohol, $60 with alcohol and allies iday season, so let’s speak on it and open To keep rolling with the crunch from Janelle Monáe themed brunch where I Allen Neighborhood Center a chance to the conversation up to the community.” 1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing the protein-packed starter dish, guests go through her career with the courses Purchase tickets at celebrate While the idea for the event steams will be served a poached egg with fried and her music inspires the concept of experiencefare.com with their from a shared trauma in the LGBTQ polenta. The polenta will be brought to each dish,” they said. chosen families. The pop-up brunch community of having a family resistant new heights with housemade pancetta, Ticket sales for the Queers Who will take place at Allen Neighborhood to homosexuality, Copeland empha- which is a cured pork belly. Brunch pop up ends at midnight Dec. Center at 10 a.m. and feature three sized that Queers Who Brunch is a cele- For a touch of sour, the chef added 2. Tickets start at $45, and Planned courses of gluten-free meals and orig- bration of family and good food. pickled lychee and persimmon, a winter Parenthood has donated free tickets inal cocktails provided by Michigrain Each of the three courses will feature fruit high in nutrients and fiber. for those seeking alternatives. Those Distillery. The addition of drag and bur- a cocktail pairing and coffee pairing “The pickled lychee is kind of a play interested in attending at a reduced lesque performances by Eartha Kitten, brewed by Strange Matter Coffee Co. on pickled watermelon rind because the rate should email contact@thought- Caffeyne and Kiki Boudreaux will add First Course pickling liquid will be sweeter and thick- club.com. more flavor to the early afternoon meal. The first course stars three variations er, then spicy,” said Holsinger-Johnson. As the founder of FARE, a catering of deviled eggs. One of the eggs will be The plate will be topped off with business, Holsinger-Johnson, who pre- filled with hollandaise sauce, another toasted pepitas, which is Spanish for fers using they/them pronouns, said will be “Creole-inspired.” The third will pumpkin seeds. they have curated courses using Mich- be a surprise recipe crafted by a veteran The paired drink will be a play on a igan grown ingredients for three years, FARE chef. gin and tonic, Holsinger-Johnson called but never intentionally for the LGBTQ “The eggs will be paired with a side of “A Wrinkle in Time.” The time-stopping community. roasted beets tossed in a citrus, elder- concoction comprises activated char- “This is something that I’ve wanted to flower vinaigrette, house-made ricotta coal, lavender, maple syrup, thyme and pursue for awhile,” Holsinger-Johnson and then we are going to have granola simple syrup. said. “Then Izze and I met and we both crunch. The elderflower syrup that we Third Course care about queers, art and culture and are going to use is from Swallow Tail The meal will come to a sweet and food, so this just really makes sense for Farm in Mason.” spicy conclusion — chocolate torte us to collaborate.” The drink that will be paired with with pistachio brittle, rose petals, hon- Earlier this year, they met Chicago the first course is Michigrain’s take on ey and cardamom whipped cream. transplant Isabella “Izze” Copeland, who a winter mimosa featuring champagne, “We’ll be using Detroit Hives honey recently started hosting LGBTQ-cen- orange juice, mango nectar as well as in the third course and they are bee- tered meet ups and discussion groups in lemon juice, honey, turmeric and gin- keepers of color,” Holsinger-Johnson downtown Lansing through her orga- ger. The head chef described the drink said. “The fact that we are giving mon- nization, the Thought Club. 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