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Nuclear vessel burial concerns some officials

Allison Lucy

October 15, 2003

A 290-ton nuclear reactor vessel left its home Oct. 7 at Big Rock Point nuclear plant en route to South Carolina for burial, leaving some state officials concerned over safety and public notification procedures.Kevin Kamps, a nuclear waste specialist with the Nuclear Information & Resource Service in Washington, D.C., said the nuclear reactor vessel, which left its second destination in the Gaylord area early Tuesday, is like a moving X-ray machine that can't be turned off."The government is not requiring advance notification to emergency officials and not requiring security," he said, adding that the reactor vessel contains low-level radioactive waste.

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Phone campaign aids shelters

Scott Bartosiewicz

October 15, 2003

By donating an old or unwanted cell phone to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan this month, residents can help support victims of domestic violence.

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Marines readjusting after service in Iraq

A group of about 60 Lansing Marines arrived in southern California on Monday after nearly eight months in Iraq.

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Dogs to dress up for Halloween party

The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks will host a "Walk in the Woods" Halloween celebration this weekend.The walk will be held from 11 a.m.

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Fall festival features crafts, fun house

On Oct. 18, the first Harvesting Hope Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and Old Town Mainstreet in Lansing partnered for the event.The festival will include events such as birdhouse making, pumpkin Olympics, craft booths, a storybook fun house and food.There also will be a pumpkin and scarecrow contest.

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Project aids land conservation

Meghan Gilbert

October 14, 2003

More than 6,000 acres of Michigan's coastline along Lake Michigan are planned for preservation with the new Coastal Campaign program.Gov.

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Council to evaluate E.L.'s 'coolness' at session

Sarah Mcevilly

October 14, 2003

The East Lansing City Council will evaluate what they think is "cool" about the city during its Tuesday work session. Following a "Cool Cities" initiative started by Gov.

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Economists: State budget $800 million short

Brian Charlton

October 14, 2003

Michigan economists plan to announce today that the state's budget could be more than $800 million short.Top state economists will compare projections and present a forecast to lawmakers and Gov.

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Walk increases cancer awareness

Esther Gim

October 13, 2003

Lansing - Joyce Kirk disregarded the lump she felt in her left breast at first but decided to get it checked when the lump didn't go away a month later.

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Tigers broadcaster pitches Lansing charity campaign

Esther Gim

October 13, 2003

Lansing - A line of people clutched worn baseballs and other memorabilia Saturday as they waited to meet Ernie Harwell and raise money for a local charity.

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E.L. council could receive pay raise

Sarah Mcevilly

October 13, 2003

Members of the East Lansing City Council could receive a pay raise after November, should they choose to accept it.

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State author to tell scary tales at library

Allison Lucy

October 13, 2003

With Halloween just around the corner, the Rev. Gerald S. Hunter will tell tales of ghosts and haunted places at 7 p.m.

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Volunteers to go 'into the streets' Saturday

Antonio Planas

October 10, 2003

Students looking for something to do on Saturday can interact and lend a helping hand with East Lansing citizens during the kickoff events of "Into the Streets." "Into the Streets" is intended to emphasize the importance of community service. The event is open to all MSU students and registration begins from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

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Housing development deferred for 3rd time

Sarah Mcevilly

October 10, 2003

Plans to build The Beaumont, a 40-acre housing development on Coleman Road, are once again being deferred from the East Lansing Planning Commission agenda after the developer asked for more time to modify his plans.

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Silent auction tonight for shelter program

A silent auction to benefit the Lansing area domestic violence shelter program will be held this evening at Hannah Community Center. The End Violent Encounters Silent Auction: Changing Fortunes will be from 7-10 p.m.

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Armed robbery suspect arraigned

Steve Eder

October 9, 2003

A 20-year-old Lansing resident was arraigned Wednesday on charges that he robbed two MSU students in East Lansing at gunpoint on Sept.

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E.L. baker puts heart in bread

Scott Bartosiewicz

October 9, 2003

Wearing a white chef suit and a smile, Paul Homeniuk greets his regular customers while kneading dough and rotating loaves of rye, sourdough and focaccia through flaming ovens.

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Council approves N. Tier wetland development

Sarah Mcevilly

October 9, 2003

After months of debate, East Lansing City Council members approved the development of wetland space near Abbott and Lake Lansing roads.After more than a two-hour discussion on Tuesday, council members approved Mark Rysberg's request for a Wetland Use Permit and gave him a green light to build apartments and office space.

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Company fights Lansing to build gasoline pipeline through city

Wolverine Pipe Line Co., the local company that has fought for three years to build a new gasoline pipeline through Lansing, will present its case before the Michigan Supreme Court within the next two months. The company will argue it does not need permission from the city of Lansing to construct the new pipeline, which would stretch 65 miles long with about 22 miles running along I-96.

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Misdemeanor fines increased to pay cost of local court operations

Allison Lucy

October 8, 2003

East Lansing residents charged with misdemeanors and civil infractions will now have to pay heightened fines as a result of state legislation.The legislation will affect district courts throughout the state, including 54-B District Court in East Lansing.