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GRAND LEDGE Withalmost no money to workwith, negotiating laboragreements can be difcult.But apparently not impos-sible.

After more than fourmonths working with an ex-pired contract, the City ofGrand Ledge and the unionrepresenting its police of-cers reached an agreementto give them two years oflabor peace.

The tentative agreementwas ratied by the employ-ees Oct. 26, and the citycouncil approved the con-tract at their Nov. 8 meet-ing.

Aftermore than six nego-tiating sessions, the partiescalled in a state mediatorto assist with negotiations,and after two more meet-ings, the city and the Frater-nal Order of Police reachedagreement.

The negotiations wereharmonious, said City Ad-ministrator Jon Bayless.

I dont get the feelinganyone went away from thetable feeling bad about theprocess.

In spite of tight nances,Bayless said Grand Ledgeis better off than many oth-

er cities. We havent donefurlough days or had to layoff anyone, he said.

Lt. Donald McGillis, whonegotiated on behalf of thesupervisory unit of theunion, agreed the negoti-ations went smoothly andproductively with the medi-ators help.

We put ourselves in thecitys position, and they putthemselves in our position,McGillis said.

We met in the middle.We didnt get all we want-ed. They didnt get all theywanted.

Each side got small gainsin the contract, which cov-ers the period from July1, 2010 through June 30,2012.

Union members receive

GL police, city

settle contractBy ALAN [email protected] We met in the

middle.We didntget all we wanted.They didnt get allthey wanted.

Lt. DonaldMcGillis

See Contract/page 8

DELTA TWP. - Navygunner Carl Kentner livedthrough 40 direct air attacksat Okinawa. Bill Carterwatched the American agraised at Iwo Jima.

After he was shot downby the enemy, Russ Hildingwound up a prisoner of warin the Buchenwald concen-tration camp after being ar-rested by the Gestapo.

These 65-year-old memo-ries, as vivid as if they hadhappened yesterday, werejust some of the stories pre-sented by six World War IIveterans to a spellbound andgrateful audience at the Del-ta Township District LibraryNov. 4.

The other three veterans

were Chuck Greenough, JimPerkins and Ernst Floeter.

Greenough, who had nev-er own before he volun-teered at 19 for the ArmyAir Corps in 1943, was shotdownafter 32 successfulmis-sions.

It was my worst day,he said. I thought it wasgoing to be a milk run andwed be home just acrossthe channel. Instead, Gre-enough landed in a cornerof a eld and crawled undersome briar bushes, waitingto be captured.

Hilding, a bombardier,was also shot down after helost an engine and had to bailout with a huge hole in theplanes left wing, wonderingwhy the aircraft didnt blowup.

All 10 of the crew mem-

bers survived, with Hildingsent to Buchenwald, then onto a regular prisoner of warcamp.

I wont describe what Isaw there, he said of Buch-enwald.

Carter was an eager bea-ver of a teenager, teaching afreshman math class in hissenior year of high school.But the young man with somuch initiative didnt expectto live another week whenhearrivedat IwoJima,wherehe would witness an iconicevent that has come to sym-bolize WW II for many peo-ple. It was a wonderful,glorious sight to see the aggo up, Carter told the audi-ence.

Kentner,whoweighed160pounds when he was draft-ed and 129 pounds when he

came home, said his job wasto shoot down airplanes.In fact, there was a messageon his ships conning towerthat read He who shootsrst lives. Time, however,has given Kentner a broaderperspective. When I lookback at 85, (I ask myself),he said, was I shooting air-planes or shooting people?

Perkins, sent to bomb anoil renery in enemy territo-ry, remembers the bravery ofthe Tuskegee yers.

Theywould pick us up atthe enemy border and escortus, he said. How much weappreciated them!

Floeter had, perhaps, themost unusual story. Draftedinto the German army asa young man, he never be-

AreaWWII vets share powerful storiesBy MARY JO [email protected]

See Vets/page 18

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World War II veterans listen as Russ Hilding, a former B17 pilot, shares his story with a standing-room-onlyaudience at the Delta Township District Library Nov. 4. L to r: Bill Carter, Carl Kentner, Hilding, Ernst Floeter,Jim Perkins, Chuck Greenough.

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ABC Club sets meeting forNov. 15 in Grand Ledge

GRAND LEDGE - The ABC Clubof Grand Ledge will hold its No-vember meeting on Monday, Nov.15, 7 p.m., at the home of HelenHolihan, 44 Loch Circle. Betty Mac-Dowell will speak on the topicStained Glass Registry. SusanBennett will be the hostess for theevening assisted by Cindy Langen-berg.

The public is cordially invited toattend. For more information callMerle Tyler, 517-627-7059.

One-stop shopping nightand auction set for church

GRAND LEDGE - A One-StopShopping Night and Silent Auctionis planned for Grand Ledge FirstUnited Methodist Church, 411 Har-rison St., from 5-9 p.m. on Friday,Nov. 19. There will be over 40 craft-ers and venders, shopping specials,prize drawings and bake sale. Ad-mission is free.

Preschool story time setfor Nov. 16 at library

GRAND LEDGE - Its celebra-tion time for Preschool Story Timeat the Grand Ledge Area District Li-brary. There will be a story, craftsand activities for 3-6 year olds onTuesday, Nov. 16. Siblings are wel-come with a parent or caregiver.

Call Ruth with questions at627-7014. The program is free.

Holiday Traditions Tour fastapproaching in G.L.

GRAND LEDGE - Holiday Tradi-tions Tour is fast approaching onDec. 4 and 5. The Opera House is ashowcase for Holiday Traditions.

Share your family, group or busi-

ness decorated tree in the GrandHall, pick a favorite set of dishesand design a festive table for theTerrace Level or loan a specialmanger scene for the Blake Room.

Five homes and The Museumwill be featured on the 2010 Tour.

Pick up an application form atthe Opera House or call MarilynSmith at 627-5170 to reserve yourspace

Dart Bank to be collectionsite for holiday food, toys

GRAND LEDGE - Dart Bankand Mortgage Company will be col-lecting non-perishable food itemsfor the local food bank. They also

will be a collection site for Toysfor Tots. Dart Bank and MortgageCompany will be teaming up withthe Salvation Army to collect per-sonal hygiene items.

Bring your non-perishable food,new unwrapped toys and personalhygiene items to our Grand Ledgelobby. Dart Bank and MortgageCompany will be collecting theseitems until Friday, Dec. 10.

Home-based business saleset for Delta Twp. hotel

DELTA TWP. - Come to the Lex-ington Hotel (formerly the Sher-aton) 925 S. Creyts Road onSaturday, Nov. 13 for a great sale.

Representatives from over 20home based businesses will bethere.

Vendors include representativesfrom Avon, Lia Sophia Jewelry,Dove Chocolate Discoveries, MaryKay, Pampered Chef, Miche Bags,Park Lane Jewelry, Initials Inc., Par-ty Lite, Tastefully Simple, Tupper-ware, Young Living Essential Oils,Scentsy, Arbonne International,Jewel Kade, Norwex, Private Quar-ters, Thirty-One Gifts and more.

The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.

Admission is only $1 per person(10 and under free) and each paidadmission includes a rafe ticketfor prizes donated by the vendors.

Additional rafe tickets will beavailable for purchase.

Eaton Co. GOP setsconvention Nov. 18

DELTA TWP. - The Eaton Coun-ty Republican Party will hold itsCounty Convention on Thursday,Nov. 18 at Tony Ms, 3420 S. CreytsRoad in Delta Township for the pur-pose of electing an Executive Com-mittee for a two-year term.

Delegate registration will beginat 6:30 p.m.

The Convention will be called toorder at 7 p.m.

County historical groupseeks info on poor farm

EATON CO. - Eaton County His-torical Commission is obtaining in-formation on the history of theEaton County Poor Farm that waslocated on the corner of KinselHwy and Wheaton Road in ChesterTownship. It was erected in 1859and closed in 1964 when the Medi-cal Facility was built.

The Historical Commission isasking area residents that may havephotos of the home and farm toshare them along with stories youmay have to preserve the historyand it for future researchers.

All photos will be returned if re-quested; the Commission will makea digital copy for print.

Please assist in the preservationof this historical time in the EatonCounty area.

Contact: Eaton County Histori-cal Commission 100 W. LawrenceAve. Charlotte, Mi. 48813, tele-phone 517-543-6999.

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The dancers in this community are from left to right: JessicaHolmes, Lindsay Fedewa, Anna Rentz, Kylie Chester, RachelGute, Tara Fedewa and Makenzie Collins (not in photo)Childrens Ballet Theater of Michigan presents its 30th annualproduction of The Nutcracker over Thanksgiving weekendat Michigan State Universitys Wharton Center for PerformingArts. The family favorite will be performed November 26-28,just in time for the start of the holiday season. CBTs productionof The Nutcracker has become a magical tradition for manylocal families, combining the artistry of mid-Michigans bestyoung dancers and the awe-inspiring direction of award-winning choreographer Gregory M. George. With ticketsstarting at $10, the Nutcracker is an affordable delight foradults and children to enjoy together. CBT is a non-protarts organization comprised of dancers age 8-18 and theirparents and families, who donate their many talents to theproduction of each show. CBT welcomes guest dancers fromthe Childrens Miracle Network to perform in this productionof The Nutcracker. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday, Nov. 26-27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. Tickets areon sale now at 1-800-WHARTON.

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BusinessremodeledMembers of theGrand Ledge AreaChamber ofCommerce, Board ofDirectors KarlaChamberlain, SharonPetersen, Eric Deanand Susan Sasse withfamily and friendshelped celebrate withAbout the Home.Carolyn Hough,owner of About theHome, is proud ofher newly remodeledstore and the factthat she has beenin business in GrandLedge for 10 years.Design anddecorating isCarolyns specialty.Her store, however,will offer a wonderfulselection for all ofyour gift anddecorating needs.

Animal group setsNov. 15 meeting

CHARLOTTE - The publicis invited to attend the Mon-day, Nov. 15 meeting ofHelping Eaton Animals Re-source Team or H.E.A.R.T.

It will be held at 7 p.m.in the Spartan Room ofthe Charlotte Community Li-brary, 226 S. Bostwick, inCharlotte.

H.E.A.R.T. has been es-tablished to promote bestpractices in animal welfarein Eaton County by encour-aging the spaying and neu-tering of dogs and cats,advocating for and seekingto improve conditions for im-pounded animals, assistingthe public in responsible petownership, and reducing thenumber of adoptable dogsbeing euthanized in EatonCounty.

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GRAND LEDGE Attheir Nov. 10 meeting, theGrand Ledge City Councilpaused to recognize the 40thanniversary of the originaldedication of the City Hall.

The recognition comes inthe midst of a discussionof the future home of citygovernment, as the build-ings inadequacies for the21st century become moreapparent to the citys cur-rent leadership.

Kalmin Smith, the cur-rent Mayor of Grand Ledge,emphasized that the build-ing was not being re-dedi-cated.

I want to commemorateit, but not re-dedicate it,because that might meanwe will be here another 40years, said Smith.

Over the life of the city,there have only been twoplaces from which city busi-ness was conducted.

In 1885, the Village ofGrand Ledge commissionedconstruction of a building atwhat is now the corner ofBridge Street and West Riv-er Street at a total cost of$3,323.85, including the costof the land.

For the next 85 years,that building, which nowhouses Ledge Craft Lanes,served as the seat of localgovernment, and duringthose years 42 differentmay-ors conducted their busi-ness there.

OnHalloween 1970, May-or Alvin Kempf cut a ribbonto usher city governmentinto their new City Hallon East Jefferson Street,as the city took over the30 year old former churchbuilding which the congre-

gation of St. Michaels Cath-olic Church had outgrown.

Wendell Wilkins, theMayor Pro-tem at the timeof the move described itas a big improvement overwhat we had been used to.

However, since the citymoved into its current head-quarters in 1970, the build-ing has aged,with roof leaks,crumbling cement, and evensewage leaking into the Po-lice Department in the base-ment.

City Administrator JonBayless said current cityleaders believe they needto make an improvementoverwhat they have becomeused to over the past 40years, but with city nancestight and no improvementson the horizon, that will bedifcult.

Over the past severalyears, the city has accumu-

lated $536,000 in a capitalimprovement fund,earmarked for a new cityhall.

However, Bayless saidthe city would need to accu-mulate approximately halfof the $5 to $6 million anew building is expectedto cost before constructioncould begin, since the cityhasmade a commitment notto increase taxes for a newbuilding.

If we were to issuebonds for that amount, itwould be a real challenge,he said.

We would like to have adown payment in the rangeof one half of the project.

The city is also discuss-ing other possibilities, saidBayless, including a poten-tial re-purposing of the nowclosed Greenwood Elemen-tary School.

G.L. City Hall celebrates 40th birthdayBy ALAN [email protected]

Grand Ledge Mayor AlvinKempf speaks to thecrowd gathered at thededication of the City Hallon Oct. 31, 1970.

Alam Miller

Grand Ledge City Administrator Jon Bayless watches as retired public serviceemployee Jim Eimer, architect Bill Kane, former Mayor Alvin Kempf and formerMayor Pro-tem Wendell Wilkins re-enact the ribbon cutting when the City Hallwas dedicated 40 years ago.

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The Grand Ledge High School Band helps celebratethe dedication of Grand Ledge City Hall at its 1970dedication. Before being renovated to serve as CityHall, the building previously served as St. MichaelsCatholic Church since its construction in 1940.

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GRAND LEDGE Theygathered again, as they doevery year, at the 11th houron the 11th day of the 11thmonth, to remember.

About a dozen veterans

fromGrand Ledge Post 3293of the Veterans of ForeignWars, and Post 48 of theAmerican Legion gatheredat Oakwood Cemetery andthey talked about honor andservice and sacrice and re-membering those who fell.

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times to honor ve youngmen from the Grand Ledgearea who lost their lives inIraq and Afghanistan.

Originally known as Ar-mistice Day tomark themo-ment the guns fell silent in1918 to end World War I,

November 11 was re-

named Veterans Day afterWorld War II and the Kore-an conict, in order to hon-or those who served in allof the nations wars.

And World War I is nolonger known as the warto end all war.Story goeshere..

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Members of the VFW and the American Legion stand at attention during a Veterans Day remembranceceremony at Oakwood Cemetery on Nov. 11.

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a one percent pay increase immedi-ately following contract ratication,and a second one percent raise nextJuly 1.

Employees agreed to increase theirshare of health insurance premiums

from six percent to seven percent,and will change to a prescription planwith higher co-pay amounts for nongeneric drugs. McGillis described theresult a win-win. Bayless said hewas pleased to be able to reach mutu-ally satisfactory contracts.

I think everybody feels good about

them he said. I think they are goodcontracts.

Bayless told the council the citystill needs to reach agreements withthe UAW, which represents all civil-ian unionized employees, and thenwill need to consider adjustments fornon-union employees.

Contract: City, police unions reach agreementContinued from page 1

Grand Ledge manjoins CPA rm

GRAND LEDGEMr.W. Joseph Irish, CPA, hasjoined Siena AccountantsCPA, PLLC as a senior taxmanager. Irish brings nearly20 years of business experi-ence to Si-ena.

Priorto joiningSiena,Irishspent 15years aschief -nancialofcerand nineyears as asharehold-er at a successful logisticsrm that specializes in railtransportation logistics.

His professional careerbegan with KPMG PeatMarwick in Lansing, wherehe was a senior auditor fo-cused on small to mid-sizedclients in manufacturing,construction, broadcastingand service industries.

Irish is a resident ofGrand Ledge who stronglysupports the foundation ofthe states economic devel-opment in small, progres-sive businesses as well asstart-up operations.

Irish is also passionateabout community involve-ment and has served onthe Board of Directors forthe Lansing Regional Cham-ber of Commerce and the

YMCA of Lansing includingearning volunteer of theyear award.

He is a member of theGrand Ledge Pony BaseballBoard, co-founder of theGrand Ledge Area FlagFootball Program and aGirls AAU Basketball Club.

Irish holds a bachelorsdegree in business adminis-tration from Western Michi-gan University with a majorin accounting and is a certi-ed public accountant.

Siena Accounting, CPA,PLLC is a local CPA rmproviding quality account-ing services including taxpreparation and consulta-tion for individuals, part-nerships, and corporations,management and computerconsulting, nancial state-ment preparation and pay-roll services.

Grand Ledge manhonored by FFA

INDIANAPOLIS MattSmego of Grand Ledge wasrecently selected to receivethe Honorary AmericanFFA Degree. The award isgiven to those who advanceagricultural education andFFA through outstandingpersonal commitment.

Smego traveled to India-napolis to receive the honorduring an on stage pre-sentation at the 83rd Na-tional FFA Convention. Hereceived a certicate andmedal and his name perma-nently recorded.

W. JosephIrish, CPA

Businessbriefs

Grand Ledge Country Club to host eventGrand Ledge Country Club, 5811 St. Joe Hwy., will

host a Holiday Boutique to Benet Mid-Michigan Alzheim-ers Association on Sunday Nov. l4, 1-4 p.m. The eventincludes art, fashion, silent auction, drawings and refresh-ments.

Local artists and businesses will provide a uniqueshopping experience.

Church plans craft bazaar, bake saleGRAND LEDGE - First Congregational United Church

of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Highway, will host a CraftBazaar and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4.

Featured will be Christmas wreaths, ornaments, cen-terpieces, mapazine bowls, jewelry made paper bead,crystal, buttons, and magnetic candies and pottery items,lighted wine bottles, hand-painted wine glasses, glasshumming bird feeders, wine caddies, crocheted rugs,items for pets and home and more.

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GRAND LEDGE OnThanksgiving Day 2010, asin 2009, volunteers in GrandLedge will get together toserve dinner for a few hun-dred of their neighbors.

Event planner ChristineRichardson said she hopesto at least match last yearstotals, with more than 850meals served by more than180 volunteers.

She said the event is notjust for those in need of ameal, but for anyonewithoutother plans who would like

to share Thanksgiving din-ner with friends and neigh-bors.

It is also an opportunityfor learning about peoplehelping each other.

Committee Member Col-leen Austin, who managesthe Flagstar Bank branchin Grand Ledge, said sherst learned about the eventthrough Mayor KalminSmiths newsletter.

I have two little kids, 6and 10, and I have been try-ing to nd an event over theholidays to broaden their ho-rizons, she said.

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at least 200 at a time, anddinner will be served from1-3 p.m.

Richardson said the meallocationwillmove fromLou-is Somas Our Dance Studioto the Masonic Temple onWestRiver Street,whichwillnot require tables and chairsto be brought to the site, setup the day before and takendown the day after.

Five different churcheswill use their kitchens to pre-pare eightwhole turkeys andmore than a dozen turkeybreasts to go with gallons

of stufng, mashed potatoesand gravy.

These will be supple-mented with the traditionalcranberry sauce, green beancasserole, corn, pumpkin pieand cake.

Richardson said volun-teers are still needed to helpwith cooking, to work asrunners during the meal andas drivers to pick up anyshut-ins or seniors needinga ride.

Anyone interested in vol-unteering, orwhowould liketo donate toward the meal,can telephoneRichardson at(517) 983-2444.

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Auto-Owners ranks high on J.D. Powers scaleDELTA TWP. - Auto-Owners Insurance is ranked

highest in customer satisfaction with the auto insur-ance claims experience by J.D. Power and Associatesfor the third consecutive year.

The company received the Auto Claims SatisfactionAward in 2008 and 2009 and is announcing their thirdranking for 2010.

Auto-Owners Insurance is ranked highest in provid-ing a satisfying claims experience, and scores 902 onthe 1,000 point scale J.D. Power and Associates uses forthe study.

The company attributes their success to the involve-ment of the independent agency system in the claimsprocess.

Auto-Owners Insurance is appreciative to receivethis award again given the current attitudes toward in-surance companies, said Jeff Harrold, CEO.

It is good to know we can receive recognitionbased on our policyholders high satisfaction of the ser-vice provided by us and our agency partners at theirtime of loss.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a Fortune 500 company, cur-rently holds the status of being ranked the 17th largestinsurer in the country.

Headquartered in the Greater Lansing Area, Auto-Owners Insurance employs more than 3,500 associates.

The company is comprised of five property and casu-alty companies and the Life Company, and writes busi-ness in 26 states through local independent agents.

Scandinavian group sets Christmas programDELTA TWP. - The Scandinavian Society of Greater

Lansing meeets Sunday, Nov, 21, 2-4:30 p.m., at FaithUnited Methodist Church, 4301 South Waverly Rd.Making of traditional Scandinavian Christmas decora-tions will be followed by a potluck dinner.

For more information call (517) 316-1394 or482-8357.

A beautiful fall season of Great weather made for aspectacular Color Cruise/Island Festival.

Its the best color cruise that we have had in manyyears. Three days of warm sun and blue sky helped tobring thousands of people to Grand Ledge.

A special Thank You to all of those that volun-teered their time to make this such a big success.

As we turn the page on the calendar the ChristmasSeason is rapidly approaching.

The Chamber of Com-merce will sponsor theChristmas Parade on Fri-day Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

Those wanting to par-ticipate with a float/entryplease submit your appli-cation soon.

Those applications canbe obtained at the cham-ber office (627-2383)or on the Chamber web sitewww.grandledgechamber.com.

Again this year the Sun Theater will provide a moviefor the children after the parade.

This year the Chamber office will be open to acceptcanned goods and winter coats/apparel for the GrandLedge Food Bank.

As you come down to watch the parade please stopby the Chamber office and drop off your items for thosein need.

The entire weekend is filled with special eventsaround town.

The Christmas Home Tour and Opera House Festivalof Trees and Table settings are among the many events.

The flags that fly over the bridge normally would betaken down and stored for the winter.

However, this year we dont have any flags to betaken down.

Just before Memorial Day this year the Chamber ofCommerce purchased all new flags.

They were installed and looks so beautiful flyingover the bridge in honor of our veterans.

However, again this year the vandals struck. Thevandals have stolen or destroyed all of the new flags.Its hard to believe that someone would get joy fromdestroying the flags that fly in honor of our veterans.

We have tried several methods to secure them butwith out much success. Through out the winter monthswe will be exploring another method to try to securethem so they cant be stolen. They WILL fly again forMemorial Day.

Chamber Membership drive is now under way. Year-ly membership invoices have been mailed out to ourcurrant members.

Chamber membership is available to everyone. Youdo NOT have to be a business owner to be a member.There are many benefits to being a chamber member.Of course our foremost purpose is to continue to pro-mote our community.

Join the Chamber and help us keep our communitythriving. Call or stop by the Chamber office for a ap-plication. 627-2383.

The Chamber sponsored a breakfast for the Ger-man Exchange Students. What a great group of youngadults. They were welcomed by Chamber presidentGeorge Vollman and Mayor Kal Smith.

Each student was presented with a framed photo ofthe Sites of Grand Ledge another photo was takenat the breakfast of the entire group and given to themin remembrance of their stay here in Grand Ledge. Thephotos were taken by Ron Nichols owner of ImageProjections.

The Chamber of Commerce wishes all of you ahappy holiday season. Please remember to drop offfood and clothing items for those in need. All items willbe taken to the Grand Ledge Food Bank.

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DELTA TWP. - About 35Delta residents concernedabout a proposed bridgeover Carrier Creek showedup for a Department of Nat-ural Resources and Envi-ronment hearing Nov. 3.

The bridge would spanthe creek in a wetland areaas part of the next phaseof the townships East -West

Connector between Creytsand Canal Roads. The rstphase, a concrete path run-ning from Sharp Park toCreyts and providing accessto the Lansing Mall, is in thenal stages of completion.

The township has alreadyapplied for a DNRE permitrequired because of the wet-land.

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Residents voice concern about Carrier Creek bridgeBy MARY JO [email protected]

wildlife habitat and the factthat they would no longerfeel safe in their backyardswith a public pathway be-hind their homes.

They also stated they didnot want to see any adverseeffects on the creek, whichhad been the subject ofa $43-million dollar projectseveral years ago.

Kolhoff explained that hisdepartment is beginning astudy of the impact of theproposed bridge and can de-cide whether to allow thepermit, allow an amendedpermit or deny it. DNREdeals with only with certainenvironmental issues likeoodplain management,however, and cannot takeother issues like safety intoconsideration.

He also explained anappeals process that canbe followed by those unhap-py with whatever the nalDNRE decision turns out tobe.

No one disputed the factthat Delta Township ownsan 80-foot wide east-westswath of property betweenthe Shenandoah subdivisionand theBrookside condo de-velopment.

Its not an easement,said township engineer Den-nis Williams. Its a matter of

ownership.Although a road there

is still a possibility, thepathway was put into thetownships non-motorizedtransportation plan in 2005.Hearings were held beforethe plan was approved bythe board and the plan is upfor review in 2011.

Williams said the costof the total project will be$250,000, $128,000 from afederal grant. The rest of themoney has already been pro-vided for in the townshipsbudget.

Kolhoff emphasized thathis department is just start-ing its analysis of the bridgeproposal and that residentshave 10 more days to com-ment inwriting on it. Submitcomments to:Department ofNatural Resources and En-vironment, Water Resourc-es Division, Lansing DistrictOfce, Fourth Floor North,P.O. Box 30242, Lansing, MI48909.

The current status of thepermit application is alwaysavailable at http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ciwpis.

Kolhoff also advised tak-ing other than environmen-tal concerns to the townshipboard and several residentssaid they would like to see apublic hearing scheduled.

Tom Kolhoff of the Michigan Department of NaturalResources and Environment elds questions fromDelta residents after a hearing Nov. 3 on whether thetownship should be allowed to construct a bridgeover Carrier Creek. The township has applied fora permit from MDRE as part of its plan to extendits public pathway, the East-West Connector, fromCreyts Road to Canal Road.

Mary Jo White

News in brief

Friends of Library sets used book saleGRAND LEDGE - The Friends of the Grand Ledge Area

District Library will hold their usual Friday night UsedBook Sale on Friday, Nov. 19 from 6-8 p.m.

There will be a box/bag sale on Saturday morning, Nov.20, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Both will be at the Library Meeting Room on E. Jeffer-son in Grand Ledge.

Used books for donation may be dropped off at the li-brary during their regular hours, or may be brought to thesale.

This is the last used book sale of this year - no sale inDecember.

For more information about the sale or volunteer oppor-tunities with the Friends of the Grand Ledge Area DistrictLibrary, contact Secretary Sheila Deming at 517-627-2174or [email protected].

St. Gerard Parish sets craft showDELTA TWP. - St. Gerard Parish is holding its annual

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Trick or treat in reverseCub Scouts from Pack 635, chartered to Willow Ridge Elementary School, visited Independence Village in Grand Ledge recently for reverse trick-or-treating.The Scouts handed out candy and spent some time visiting with the residents. Representing Cub Scout Pack 635 were John Fellows, Alex Hammond, JoshHedburg, Lucas Billips and Nathan Dolton. Assisting from Boy Scout Troop 70 was Nat Fellows.

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Nov. 13: St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437Willow Hwy., Lansing, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nov. 18: Delta Charter Township Building,7710 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, noon-5:45 p.m.

Nov. 24: Radisson Hotel, 111 N. GrandAve., Lansing, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

Nov. 29: First Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Hwy., GrandLedge, 12:30-6:15 p.m.

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My life is better forhaving known Ken Clark

Who was Ken Clark! He wasan individual that I had the op-portunity to meet at Grand LedgeHigh school while letting studentsin that arrive late for various rea-sons.

Ken was a special person thatworked in ISS (in-school suspen-sion) at the high school.

He seemed to know every stu-dent in the school, and I am quitesure that they didnt all come tohis room to visit him to be disci-plined. It seemed that every timehe met a student in the hall that hehad words of encouragement forthem.

Ken was a person that had aheart of gold and a love of life togo with it. When people told himhe was dying of cancer, his state-ment was no Im living with it.

I still remember the get togeth-er at Sophies with Ofcer Ander-son at the end of last year.

One of the ladies asked Kenif he would be back to help nextyear. He said yes if I am stillalive.

I am so thankful I offered tohelp out at the high school afterOfcer Anderson placed an arti-

cle in the paper requesting volun-teers.

I would never have had theopportunity to meet Ken and visitwith him had I not done so. I willmiss visiting with Ken and knowthe Grand Ledge school system ispoorer because of his passing.

Dale WestrickGrand Ledge

Note: Ken Clark, a parapro forGrand Ledge Schools, died Oct.29, 2010 at the age of 70.

Recycling will gosmoothly if rules followed

I have noticed lately that our re-cycle site in Grand Ledge is beingused extensively and that is good.However, there are a few glitchesthat should be addressed.

People are leaving their paperand plastic bags in the trash bar-rels. Please note that all plasticgrocery bags can be recycled atMeijer if they are clean and dry.Paper grocery bags can be put inwith the recycled newspapers

Styrofoam items must be recy-cled on Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7p.m. or Saturday to 4 p.m. whenthere is an attendant on duty.

If Styrofoam gets wet, it is no

good and must go in the trash.Last week someone left their Sty-rofoam and the wind blew it allover the site; thus making their re-cycling efforts worthless.

Everyone can help keep therecycle site clean and operatingsmoothly by following the rules.

Thank you.Reva SwansonGrand Ledge

Take time fora bit of history

It is generous for those inter-ested in honoring the VietnamVetswith a monument per your story.I would like to add a little insightinto other wars.

During WWII the highest casu-alty rates were the Merchant Ma-rines. Less than one half survivedto see the end of the war.

During that time Ronald Hazenwas on a tanker carrying airplanefuel. Due to the volatility they hadno escorts. Then after the end ofthat war, along came the KoreanWar.

He was drafted because theMerchant Marines were not con-sidered veterans. After years, theArmed Forces gave then veteransstatus.

He was an ofcer in the Mer-chant Marines before he was 18years old. Korean War is knownas the forgotten war. He was aradio operator on the tankers andwas also a radio operator in Ko-rea.

I am also a veteran of the Ko-rean War.

Just a bit of history.June Ann Hazen

Grand Ledge

Whos the genius behindall the pharmacies?

I heard today that all of thebusiness shufe on the southwestcorner ofM-100 and SaginawHigh-way is because a Walgreens isscheduled to be built there.

What city planning genius OKdthis ridicules plan?

Can it be true that we will soonhave three pharmacies within 200yards of each other and ve inGrand Ledge?

I wonder which building willgo vacant rst? Could the city of-cials put any more competitivepressure on Felpausch?We shouldtake bets on which building willclose rst, Rite Aid, Felpausch,one of the other two pharmaciesor the upstart Walgreens.

Ive got $5 on Felpausch, Mei-jer will survive no matter what.

Not so much a small town feelanymore.

Can you help me nd the per-son responsible for approving thisso called progress? I would appre-ciate it.

Philip H. ShaftnerLansing

Thanks for support forskate park efforts

Mi Sk8 Park Club (Grand LedgeSkate Club) sincerely thanksChuck Bye for his generous sup-port of the skate club.

Bye Insurance hosted a ham-burger cookout and game ofSKATE on Oct. 30 to raise moneyfor a skate park in Grand Ledge.

Also, the skate club thanksthe Rogers family of Grand Ledgefor their kind donations of skateequipment, baked goods, and vol-unteer time.

Please visit the skate clubswebsite for any upcoming eventsand news. http://sites.google.com/site/grandledgeskatepark

Thanks for your continued at-tention.

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Toddler Time set for Wednesdays in GLGRAND LEDGE A free literacy-based playgroup,

sponsored by Eaton Great Start and Eaton County UnitedWay, called Toddler Time previously held on Wednesdaysin Grand Ledge, has moved to Mondays in the gym at NeffElementary School, 950 Jenny St. in Grand Ledge. Time isstill 10-11 a.m.

This is a time for parents/caregivers and their children

aged birth through 5 to spend some interactive time togeth-er. They will sing a little and dance a little to some favoritechildrens music, nger plays will be learned, books will beread together and there will be a story extension activity.

The session will end with a little free play time for chil-dren and an opportunity for parents to socialize.For moreinformation about Grand Ledge Toddler Time, contact KimNovak at (517) 622-3489.

Eaton Great Start also sponsors Toddler Times in Char-

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a.m-3 p.m., St. Lawrence Campus, Clark Conference Cen-ter, 1210 W. Saginaw St.; Nov. 17, 8 a.m - 8: p.m - SparrowProfessional Bldg., 3rd Floor Atrium, 1215 E. MichiganAve.; Nov.18, 8 a.m-8 p.m. - S.P. Bldg.; Nov. 19, 8 a.m - 3p.m, S.P. Bldg

This semi annual fund raiser includes a variety of mer-chandise such as rings, mens & womens watches, pop-corn shirts, Pashimina scarves, seasonal scarves,

bracelets, earrings, necklace sets, wallets, tote bags,etc., etc. All this is supplied by a reputable company andeverything is $5. Cash, credit card, & checks are accepted.

All proceeds benet the Sparrow Substance Abuse Uniton the St. Lawrence Campus & is sponsored by the MaryMagdalen League of St. Lawrence.

Call Tracy in the Volunteer Ofce of St. Lawrence (517)364-7179.

EAGLE - The fate of Ea-gles next village clerk wasdecided Nov. 5 after the twocandidates pulled slips ofpaper from a box to revealwho would take the seat.

The candidates - 84-year-old incumbent Mildred Coo-per and 44-year-old LaurieJo Zoll - each received 20votes Tuesday.

Cooper and Zoll eachdrew one of two paperslips from a box, one read-ing elected and the otherreading not elected, to de-cide the winner.

Zoll drew the electedslip.

Clinton County ClerkDiane Zuker said stateelection law dictates theprocess of determining awinner in a tie election.

The process has beenused in the past to chooseprecinct delegates in thecounty, she said.

After 32 years, Cooper,

who pulled the other slip,said she was ready to retirefrom the clerks position.

I do not regret thatIm not clerk anymore, shesaid. Thats ne with me.

Cooper said its not un-usual for only 40 votes tobe cast in the village of 130residents, she said.

Zoll, who lives acrossthe street from Cooper, saidshe decided to run for thepost as soon as she heardthe seat was up for grabs.

Zolls husband hasserved as a trustee onthe villages council for sixyears. He did not seek re-election.

I thought it would bea very great way to be in-volved in the village, shesaid.

She plans to spend thenext month studying up onthe positions duties.

Cooper said shell helpZoll with the transition upto a point.

The clerk is required toattend 12 monthly councilmeetings and is paid $800 ayear, she said.

I just think its in myblood to care about the vil-lage, Cooper said. But Imready to get out of it.

Luck of drawdecides clerkrace in Eagle

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Dear Governor-elect Snyder,Congratulations on your election night

victory! I look forward to working with you.I know that you have many priorities. It

appears that education is one of them. I ap-preciate that, for, you see, I am the Superin-tendent of the Grand Ledge Public Schools.Education is one of my priorities as well.

In your 10-point plan, point number eightstates that we need to reform Michiganseducational system. Sometimes words likethat from a politician rankle people like mewho spend their lives trying to ensure thatevery student receives a quality education.

But I will take you at yourwordwhen yousay, schools, teachers, and parents must re-new their commitment to ensuring that eachchild is given the best possible preparationand education for life.

I agree with you! We have three district

goals. The rst one states that every childshould make at least a years growth in ayears time. If we can do that then every childwho graduates from our high school will beready for that next step in his or her life.

Our second goal calls for teachers andadministra-tors to col-laborate tond, use, andmonitor ef-fective in-structionalstrategies .Whenweuseeffective instructional strategies, our stu-dents will learn, which will increase the like-lihood that each child will make at least ayears growth in a years time.Our third goalcalls for every person in the district to work

Dear Gov.-elect Snyder; Come on over, lets talk

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together to create a high performing orga-nization. Teachers, bus drivers, secretaries,food service workers, custodians, teacheraides, administrators, and Superintendentsneed to focus of creating an organizationthat helps every student learn. I believe youwhen you say that you want every studentin Michigan to receive a high quality educa-tion. But then in your Policy Central, whereyou give more detail on your policies, youcherry-pick data to paint a picture that everyschool district in Michigan is sub par.

For example, you show the ACT scoresfor four states. You compare Michigan toMinnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. You showthat our ACT scores are lower than thosefour states. But you do not note that Michi-gan tests 100 percent of its high school grad-uates, whileMinnesota only tests 70 percent,Wisconsin only tests 69 percent, and Ohioonly tests 66 percent.

When compared to those four statesMichigans composite ACT score for gradu-ating seniors is lower anywhere from oneto three points lower.

Yet you could have compared us to Colo-rado, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wy-oming. These four states test 100 percent oftheir graduating seniors. When compared tothose ve states Michigans composite ACTscore is higher than two and lower thanthree. But there is only a one-point rangeeither way. You also note that Michigans av-

erage salary for instructional staff ranks 4thin the United States. While that is true whenyou look at all the districts in Michigan, it isnot true when you look at specic districts.

For example, the average teacher salaryin the Grand Ledge Public Schools is right atthe national average. To suggest that everyteacher in Michigan is overpaid is not appro-priate or helpful.

You state thatwe should reduce overheadcosts and become more efcient.

Yet every employee in our district whohas health insurance pays between 18 and31 percent of the premium. In our district,which covers 125 square miles we spend al-most $2 million a year on school transpor-tation. Other districts in our area that aresignicantly smaller have no transportationcosts. Sweeping statements about efcien-cies, when I believe that we have done a lotto control costs, does not create a spirit ofcooperation and collaboration.

You are my Governor-elect. I want you tobe successful. I believe you when you saythat you want Michigans schools to be suc-cessful.

I would like to invite you to my schooldistrict to discuss together to create a Michi-gan school system that educates every stu-dent well.

Steve Matthews is superintendent ofGrand Ledge Public Schools.

Military news

Army Pfc. Sean C. JustinceArmy Pfc. Sean C. Justice graduated

from the Field Artillery Automated TacticalDataSystemsSpecialistAdvanced IndividualTraining course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Asmembers of the Armys eld artillery team,the course is designed to train soldiers asspecialists to operate the advanced eld ar-tillery tactical data systems for both cannonandmultiple launch rocket systems. The spe-cialists play a critical role in the safe, accu-rate, and lethal delivery of the eld artillerysvarious re support systems used to supportinfantry and tank units in combat.

Skills training included methods of com-puting target locations using computers ormanual calculations, ammunition handlingtechniques, and operating and performingmaintenance on related equipment, vehicles,generators, and artillery tactical and datasystems. He is the son of Bobby Justiceof Glen Burnie, Md., and Jane McAllister ofGrand Ledge.

Army Pvt. Ellisif E. ClineArmy Pvt. Ellisif E. Cline has graduated

from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill,Lawton, Okla., as an Honor Graduate and re-ceived a Letter of Commendation.

The soldiers academic and military ac-complishments were a direct result of en-ergetic application of sound judgment andnewly acquired technical knowledge. Thesoldiers attention to detail, appearance, co-operative spirit,militarybearing, andmilitarycourtesy were commendable and exempla-ry, and contributed to the Battery Cadre ofthe 19th Field Artillery Regiments success-ful mission accomplishments.

During the nine weeks of Basic CombatTraining, the soldier studied the Army mis-sionand received instructionand trainingex-ercises in drill and ceremonies, Armyhistory,core values and traditions, military courtesy,military justice, physical tness, rst aid, ri-

e marksmanship, weapons use, map read-ing and landnavigation, footmarches, armedand unarmed combat, and eld maneuversand tactics. In addition, shewas promoted toprivate rst class. Cline, a preventive med-icine specialist, is the daughter of Gregoryand Kelly Cline of Grand Ledge. The pri-vate is a 2010 graduate of Grand Ledge HighSchool.

Jordan E. GierasJordan E. Gieras of Grand Ledge, has

been promoted to the rank of Specialist inthe Michigan Army National Guard. Gieras,is a Chemical Specialist, with the Lansing-based Company B Brigade Special TroopsBattalion. He has been a member of theMichigan National Guard for two years. Gi-eras attended basic training in 2009, at FortLeonardWood, Mo. Gieras has also attendedthe Chemical, Biological, Radiological, andNuclear Specialist school at Fort LeonardWood, Mo. In civilian life, Gieras works forDKSecurity as a security ofcer. He receivedhis GED from Grand Ledge High School.

Army Reserve Pfc.Anthony J. Talbot

Army Reserve Pfc. Anthony J. Talbot hasgraduated frombasic combat training at FortJackson, Columbia, SC.

During the nineweeks of training, the sol-dier studied the Army mission, history, tra-dition and core values, physical tness, andreceived instruction and practice in basiccombat skills, military weapons, chemicalwarfare and bayonet training, drill and cere-mony, marching, rie marksmanship, armedand unarmed combat, map reading, eld tac-tics, military courtesy, military justice sys-tem, basic rst aid, foot marches, and eldtraining exercises.

Talbot graduated in 2010 from GrandLedge High School. He is the son of Randyand Dawn Talbot of Grand Ledge.

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lieved that the Axis powerswould win the war. In fact,one of the highlights of hislife was his capture by Amer-ican soldiers he remembersas fantastic.

The Americans couldhave killed us; (instead) theyshot over us, Floeter said.

He remembers one inci-dent in which his glasseswere hanging askew and,with his hands in the air infront of Allied soldiers, hecouldnt grab them.

If I put my hands down,Id be gone, he said. If I

didnt put my hands down,my glasses would be gone.

He vividly remembers anAmerican GI carefully plac-ing his glasses back on thisnose. Asked about night-mares or other signs of posttraumatic stress disorder,none of the veterans saidthey suffered in that way.

The overpoweringmemo-ries remain, however, alongwith smaller tales about cen-soredmail, inedible food andmissed paydays - even now,long after these men havemarried, raised families andpursued successful civiliancareers.

The memories are theirlegacy, and in the telling thatmarks each Veterans Day,our legacy as well.

Photos by Mary Jo White

Bill Clark of Delta Township with a photo of himself takenduring World War II. Clark, who saw the American agraised at Iwo Jima, participated in a panel of veterans atthe Delta Township District Library Nov. 4.

Carl Kentner, 85, with his photo as a young Navygunner. Kentner, who was drafted at 18, shared his warexperiences with a large audience at the Delta TownshipDistrict Library Nov. 4.

Vets:Delta, Grand Ledge men share their memoriesContinued from page 1

Delta Township resident Russ Hilding with a photo takenwhen he was a bombardier during World War II. Shotdown over enemy territory, Hilding was arrested by theGestapo and sent to the Buchenwald concentrationcamp before being transferred to a prisoner-of-warcamp.

Drafted into the Germanarmy as a youngman, ErnstFloeter, now a residentof Grand Ledge, neverbelieved that the Axispowers would win the war.In fact, one of the highlightsof his life was his captureby American soldiers heremembers as fantastic. Courtesy photo

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Cena

Frank and Carmella Cena of Eagle celebrate 60 years ofmarriage. The couple were married Nov. 18, 1950 at Resur-rection Church in Lansing.

They have four children, Kenneth, Robert, Jane andFrank Jr.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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McClure

Bob and Yulanda (Lucas)McClure of Vermontville arecelebrating their 50th anni-versary.

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Bob retired from Ow-ens-Brockway in Charlotte.Yulanda works at PennockHospital in Hastings. Both

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News in brief

Delta Retirement Center sets craft sale

DELTA TWP. - Delta Retirement Center, 201 South MallDrive, is holding its annual Craft & Book Sale on Saturday,Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be various ven-dors attending at no cost. Delta Retirements bakery tableproceeds will 100 percent go to the Alzheimer Association.Delta Retirements Craft table proceeds will 100 percent goto Eles Place, Inc. Delta Retirements book sale table pro-ceeds will 100 percent go to our Large Print Book library.The residents and staff of Delta Retirement who partici-pate in various ways look forward to helping our commu-nity and hope for a great success.

Senior cornerThought for the Week: Kids...The best place to be when

youre sad is grandpas lap.Bingo both days.Menu:Tuesday, Nov. 16 Beef stew, diced beets, biscuit, can-

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Church sets pancake breakfastGRAND LEDGE - Pancake breakfast is set for Nov.

21 from 9-10 a.m. at imagine this church, 227 S. BridgeSt. in downtown Grand Ledge. The breakfast is free andeveryone is welcome.

St. Michael sets craft show for Dec. 4GRAND LEDGE - St. Michael Parish, 345 Edwards St.,

Grand Ledge, is holding its large annual craft show, Satur-day, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.3 p.m.: many crafters, hot luncheon,cookie factory and bake sale. If interested in availablebooth space please E: [email protected] or Tel:627-4423.

Benet concert planned to fund soup nightGRAND LEDGE - The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 517

S. Clinton St. in Grand Ledge, will present a choir concerton Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.

A free will offering will be taken as to benet theirweekly Community Soup Night an outreach to thelarger Grand Ledge community to help provide a meal forthose who need one.

Church sets Super Sunday for Nov. 14LANSING - Super Sunday, a free, open to the public,

leadership training event sponsored by the Lansing Dis-trict of the United Methodist Church will be held on Sun-day, Nov. 14, from 2:30-5 p.m. at Mount Hope UnitedMethodist Church at the corner of Cedar and Mount Hopein Lansing.

The event features a 20 minute keynote address byBishop Sharon Rader, Ecumenical Ofcer for the UnitedMethodist Council on Bishops. Sharons theme will be,To be or not to be, that is the question! Bishop Raderserved from 1986-1989 as Pastor at University UMC inEast Lansing.

Participants then can choose one of 16workshops inareas inspired by Bishop Robert Schnases book, FivePractices of Fruitful Congregations.

Workshops will be offered by gifted, credentialed andexperienced leaders to equip congregations in each of thefollowing areas: Radical Hospitality, Extravagant Giving,Intentional Faith Development, Risk Taking Mission and

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Service, Passionate Worship, and Developing World ClassLeadership Teams. Super Sunday offers learning for Youthand Adults.

Workshop leaders include: Molly Turner, former as-sistant to the Bishop and Pastor of First UMC in GrandLedge who will team with Ellen Zienert, pastor of EastLansing Chapel Hill UMC and formerly human resourcedirector for a major Mid-Michigan Utility to lead an impor-tant training experience for Staff Parish Relations Com-mittees. Lansing District Superintendent and formerlypastor at Mason First UMC, the Rev. Dr. Robert Hundleywill lead a training for Church leadership teams.

Rev. Mark Payne from the Robbins UMC will be leadinga workshop for persons interested in going on a MissionTrip to Haiti. Holt Architect Michael Belt will lead a work-shop with his daughter, Interior Designer, Michelle Belton creating hospitable space. Rev. Tom and Sara Arthurfrom Sycamore Creek UMC will conduct a workshop onestablishing a program for intentional faith development.

Holt UMC Praise Team Director Beth Bergh will be oneof the presenters in a workshop on the use of worshipsoftware.

A detailed informational yer is available at online athttp://holtumc.org/. Questions can be directed to Rev. Dr.Glenn Wagner at [email protected]

Early arrivals will be treated to a free concert at MountHope UMC beginning at 2 p.m. featuring the Mount HopePraise Team, piano sensation, Ko Eun Choi, and singersChris Yu and Tara Dausman. Child care is provided

Church adds second Euchre nightGRAND LEDGE - The imagine this church Euchre

nights will be held on Tuesday, Nov.16 and Thursday night,Nov. 18, from 6:30 8:30 p.m. in the church main hall.The church is located at 227 S. Bridge St. in Grand Ledge.Bring $1 and a 2-liiter of pop or a snack to share.

For some more information go to imagine this website:www.imaginethiscom or call (517)627-3526

Our Savior setting organ dedication serviceDELTA TWP. - Our Savior Lutheran Church is holding

an organ dedication worship service 10:45 a.m Sunday,Nov. 14 as they celebrate the refurbished and enlarged1980 Schlicker/Fowler pipe organ with choirs, handbells,brass, tympani, violin, and drums.

Lunch and a short program will follow. All are wel-come. For additional information about this event or oth-er OSLconcert events contact www.oursaviourchurch.orgor call (517) 882-8665 ext. 107.

Our Savior Lutheran Church is at 7910 E. St. Joe Hwy.in the southwest corner of St. Joe and Broadbent.

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