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Picnic honors working women of World War II

The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Main St., Lansing, will hold the 18th annual Picnic on the Lawn on June 13.The theme is “Rosie the Riveter” which coincides with its new exhibit “A Few Good Women: The Role of Women in the Military during the Second World War.”The picnic will pay homage to Michigan’s “Rosies,” women who worked in the war industry plants of World War II.

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Bill could increase sex education

Katie Byrne
June 10, 2002

Joy Whitten believes it’s time for the state to do away with the antiquated laws regarding sex education.“When teens are given honest information, they make more responsible choices,” said Whitten, community specialist for the Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance.

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Chili cook-off to offer mouth-watering fun

Spicy servings of chili will bubble and make mouths water during Friday’s 2002 Down-By-The-River Chili Cook-Off . The event will feature more than 40varieties of chili supplied by different restaurants and organizations.

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Riders seek repeal of helmet law

Katie Byrne
June 6, 2002

Thirty states have no laws regarding motorcycle helmets, and some Michigan riders think the state should become 31.“We’re the minority,” said Chip Ashton, treasurer of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education of Michigan.

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Proposal: Keep dogs on leash or pay the penalty

Kurt Ludke
June 5, 2002

Lansing - The city council is expected to vote on a proposed addition to its nuisance ordinance Monday. If the ordinance passes, dog owners may find it bigger than just a nuisance. Critics say the addition, which would make unleashed dogs a public nuisance, could punish responsible dog owners with fines of up to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. But the city would issue a warning before the fines are given. Lansing resident Pete Bosheff said the proposed ordinance is too restrictive. “I’m a former breeder and have been a vet technician for a long time,” he said.

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Weakest Link looks for talent in Lansing

Katie Byrne
June 5, 2002

Lansing - When the number 67 was called, Ken Pierce stood up to introduce himself to the crowd. “My name’s Ken, I’m a safety consultant and a recovering anorexic,” the stocky Grand Ledge resident announced to erupting laughter. Pierce was one of 83 Michiganians who showed up at 9 a.m.

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Legislature talks tongue splitting

Katie Byrne
June 5, 2002

Opinions are divided on whether people should be allowed to split their tongues. Tongue splitting, a procedure that separates the tongue into two separate parts, may not be allowed under legislation sponsored by State Rep.

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Candidate put on primary ballot

Kurt Ludke
June 3, 2002

Lansing - An Ingham County Circuit Court judge on Friday allowed city council hopeful Kathy Pelleran to be placed on the August primary ballot. Pelleran originally couldn’t be placed on the ballot because she turned in an outdated candidacy form, which she obtained from the city’s Web site. Judge James Giddings ruled Pelleran’s name should be put on the ballot and gave her until 4 p.m.

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Public sex offenders registry challenged

Katie Byrne
June 3, 2002

A sex offender registry might not be available in Michigan if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a Connecticut court decision.Last month, the Supreme Court said it would hear an appeal from Connecticut, where a federal judge got rid of the state’s sex offender registry last year.

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Study: State ranks 15 in tax revenues

Amy Bartner
May 30, 2002

“Taxes, like death, are inevitable,” is the opening line in Charles Ballard’s tax study on Michigan, titled “Michigan’s Tax Climate: A New Perspective.” But the MSU economics professor’s report shows the climate for taxes might be stormier than some expected. “One thing that surprised at least some people was that there’s been a lot of attention paid to the reductions in taxes in the (Gov.

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Bad weather hurts parade attendance

Kurt Ludke
May 29, 2002

Shortly before Saturday’s Memorial Day parade began a brief shower passed through the area, making the already cool conditions difficult for veterans, families and children to brave the weather and celebrate the holiday.But not everyone thought the weather was a foe in bringing people out to watch the colorful floats and marching music.David Jones, a drum major for the Everett High School Marching Band, said the cold temperatures were not the main problem.“It wasn’t too cold,” the 16-year-old said, “but at the beginning it started to rain.”Jones also said there were fewer people in the crowd this year.Still, an estimated 300 people came to wave and cheer for the bands and local veterans as they marched south along Capitol Avenue.People covered with blankets sat along the sidewalks cheering and clapping.

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Anti-drug campaign takes new approach

Katie Byrne
May 29, 2002

Thomas Emery believes the advertising campaign linking drug use and terrorism is just another in a long line of ineffective anti-drug efforts.“It’s been drummed in our heads for so long,” the criminal justice senior said.

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Candidate files complaint for ballot omission

Antonio Planas  and  Kurt Ludke
May 23, 2002

Kathy Pelleran filed the complaint in Ingham County Circuit Court because she was told she cannot have her name put on the ballot because she turned in an out-of-date application she downloaded and printed from the city’s Web site.Pelleran, a Lansing Community College trustee and state director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, said she isn’t trying to blame anyone, she just wants to fix the situation.“It’s not personal,” she said.

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Dems request advice

Katie Byrne
May 23, 2002

Two Democratic legislators proposed Wednesday that an outside credit counselor be brought in to remedy Michigan’s budget shortfall.House Democratic Leader Rep.

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Inquest begins in body mix-up

Antonio Planas
May 22, 2002

Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III requested an independent investigation through the Ingham County Sheriff’s office to look into the events that led to the misidentification of two Lansing-area boys killed by a drunken driver.On April 6, 2001, Kyle Karp and Thomas Schneider, both 13-years-old, were killed walking home from a skate park on Lake Lansing Road.A mix-up between the two bodies resulted in Schneider wrongly being buried in a Clinton County cemetery and the other was wrongly crematedDean Sienko, Ingham County medical examiner, exhumed the body Thursday.

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Election 2002 hits campus

Tara May
May 22, 2002

Sparty had a visitor from the capital Tuesday.Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus kicked off his gubernatorial campaign in front of the statue on MSU’s campus as part of a four day, 15 city tour.“I went to college here at Michigan State, and two of my kids went to here as well,” Posthumus said.

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Harassment suit filed against former city council member

Kurt Ludke
May 20, 2002

Former Lansing Councilmember Lou Adado is being sued for $3.5 million for sexual harassment. Heather Eman, a Lansing City Council receptionist, filed suit against Adado on Wednesday. The lawsuit, which also names the city and the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, where Adado is chief executive officer, seeks damages for lost earnings, loss of career opportunities and emotional distress. Council Vice President Carol Wood said Eman first stopped working in February, using her sick days and vacation time.

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Michigan Parade attracts crowd despite weather

Kurt Ludke
May 20, 2002

Lansing - The thermometer at Comerica Bank, 101 N. Washington Ave., read 39 degrees at the start of the Michigan Parade on Saturday.But the unusually cool temperatures didn’t stop thousands of people from lining the downtown sidewalks along East Michigan Avenue.The parade kicked off Michigan Week, an event created in 1954 as a way to promote Michigan resources and the accomplishments of its residents.