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Tree-lighting, fireworks highlight of holiday event

Elizabeth Piet
November 22, 2004

Lansing - Even a cement mixer can be part of the holiday season. Decorated with hundreds of strands of colored lights, the large vehicle rotated strands of colored lights in Lansing's Electric Light Parade on Friday night. Also in the parade route, local high school bands played holiday music, a Capital Area Transportation Authority bus was costumed as a bug and area groups rode on decorated Christmas-themed floats.

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Protesters criticize actions in Iraq war

Art Bukowski Special for The State News Bundled against the inclement weather and holding signs reading "stop the killing" and "not in our name," about 30 activists marched Friday from the Capitol to the office of Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, in protest of the war in Iraq and the recent U.S.

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Food bank continues to serve

Evan Rondeau
November 22, 2004

When the Greater Lansing Food Bank started in 1981, group members didn't anticipate they'd still be fund raising to feed the poor in the Lansing area more than 20 years later. The group recognized the growing problem of those needing emergency food assistance, but assumed it was a result of the slow economic times.

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Bird lovers flock to show

Elizabeth Piet
November 22, 2004

Charlie was getting restless. The Timneh African grey parrot opened his beak and bit at the metal bars of his cage, hoping to get the attention of his owner, Debbie Gould of DeWitt.

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Michigan youth attend government sessions

Evan Rondeau
November 19, 2004

Nearly 400 middle school students from 19 schools throughout the state are expected to participate in the second annual session of Michigan Youth in Government that will begin this weekend. The statewide program is an expansion of the Youth in Government program for high school students.

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Northern Tier housing project underway

A new, luxury apartment complex in the Northern Tier will be geared toward families and young professionals, and should not congest the commute down Abbott Road, said Gordy Hunsaker, CEO of Atlantis Development Group. Construction on apartments and townhouses at Bath Township's Hunters Ridge complex began in the fall and should be completed by May 2005, said Kristi Leap, administrative assistant for Atlantis Development Group.

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Protest denounces Prop. 2

Roneisha Mullen
November 18, 2004

About 100 angry and confused protesters stood on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday night with signs that read "What is wrong with wanting equality," and "How many people have to die for us to have equal rights." The event was a demonstration by protesters voicing their disapproval of the passing of Proposal 2, which will amend the state constitution to define the union between one man and one woman as the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union. The protest was organized by Rally for Equality, a group of Haslett High School students who said they want equality for everyone. "People should be free to make their own choices," said Haslett High School sophomore Ashley Nalett, the organizer of the event.

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Chios to close at decision of longtime owner

Chios owner Rocio Patel said she wanted to infuse ethnicity and culture into both her merchandise and the store's atmosphere. A native of Costa Rica, Patel said she hoped to show people something different by selecting and handcrafting some of the jewelry, gifts and fabrics. After 10 years in East Lansing, including five years at the current location, 305 E.

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Sparrow, nurses negotiate deal

A new round of contract negotiations between the Michigan Nurses Association and Sparrow Health System began Wednesday after a vote to authorize a strike was issued earlier this month. The contract expired Oct.

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E.L. officials discuss future of East Village

The East Village Master Plan Team has invited the residents of East Lansing to come forward with their own vision for the Cedar Village area. Residents can show up and speak their mind regarding the city's proposed $16.3 million transformation at 5:30 p.m.

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Credit union to add branch

Shawn Smith
November 17, 2004

The MSU Federal Credit Union broke ground on a new branch in southern Lansing last month, which is slated to open in late summer 2005. Builders started developing the site at 200 E.