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Assistant City Editor Kelly Anderson 377-1213 Peop OURNAL Saturday June 3, 2000 Lansing State Journal www.lansingst3tejournal.corn ui 1 jLjhi Leslie to hold hearings on street, hoesing projects Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel. St. Johns Lee, Tad 43, industrial electrician, died Wednesday. Memorial service 11 a.m. today at 403 S.

Lansing St. Johns. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Elsewhere West, Janet 79, retired Kodak Company employee, died Wednesday.

No services will be held. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Roger Jerry Bengel, 27 of Portland and Genny Fay Feldpausch 25, of Fowler David Allan Pepper, 35, and Ta-mara Jean Miller, 35 both of Lansing Jason Wilburn Jackson, 24 of Grand Ledge and Staci Leigh Gordon, 22 of DeWitt Matthew James Nobis, 25, and Shannon Lynn French, 23 both of St. Johns Ashley Daniel Harris, 23 of Eaton Rapids and Kelly Bryce Harden 22, of St.

Johns Scott Robert Bellingar, 33, and Melissa Lynn Simon, 39, both of Lansing Guy Allen Cady, 52, and Lynn Anne Largent, 52, both of Eagle Randy Jay Theis, 30, and Heather Lynn Gilson, 28, both of Fowler Kurt Michael Nuffer, 23, and Andrea Marie Deak, 26, both of DeWitt Joe Bobbitt Travis, 50 of Wil-liamston and Beverly Feldpausch Gordon, 47 of Fowler Brian Michael Grubich, 26, and Melinda Lee Schneider, 24, both of DeWitt Randy Todd Charvat, 23 of St. Johns and Jennifer Ann Laughlin, 19 of Haslett Francisco Gonzales, 36, and Cynthia Ann Harris, 30, both of Lansing Kevin Morgan Kernek, 26, and Kari Lynn Gifford, 25, both of Indianapolis. Aaron James Gregory, 22 of Lansing and Nicole May Martens, 20 of St. Johns Timothy Scott Ladiski, 26, and Amber Marie Nethaway, 25, both of Elsie Public hearings A rezoning request and four street projects go before Leslie residents at Tuesday's City Council meeting at 107 E. Bellevue St.

They are: Rezoning for proposed housing complex, 7 p.m. Pennsylvania St. between W. Race and Kimball streets, 7:30 p.m. Streetscape of Main Street business district from Bellevue to just south of Carney Street and 200 feet west on Carney Street, 8 p.m.

N. Sherman Street between Bellevue and Race streets, 8 p.m. Russell Street between E. Bellevue and Mill streets, 8:30 p.m. By Sally Trout Lansing State Journal LESLIE Public hearings for a possible new housing development and special assessments for four proposed street improvement projects fill Leslie City Council's Tuesday agenda.

Michael McKay of M-R Builder, in Napoleon wants about 25 acres rezoned to build homes and maybe some duplexes. City Clerk Dotte Weideman estimates up to 75 housing units could be built on McKay's optioned property behind homes on Washington and South Main streets. "If this project is approved, it will have a long-lasting positive impact on the city," she said Wednesday. Leslie's Douglas Hunter agrees. "I think this housing development will be all right.

It might fill up some of the swamp and woods just sitting there," he said. "Leslie needs to grow." The only other housing project proposed in the city of 2,200 people is an 80-acre development pitched by John Egnatios of Bloomfield Hills across U.S.-127 from the new Leslie High School. Special assessment public hearings on four city street improve ments estimated at $673,600 also, are on the council's agenda. The projects include a downtown streetscape that calls for resurfacing Main Street and a short section of Carney Street, curb and gutters, sidewalks, trees, street lighting and decorative brick pavers. The $545,000 project will be paid for through: A $150,000 grant administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Special assessments of $45,000. City bonds for $280,000 to be paid by the Leslie Downtown Development Authority. Contributions from the Economic Development Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority. Asphalt overlay of Pennsylvania Street, between W. Race and Kimball streets will cost about $25,600 with $10,464 paid by special assessments split by property owners.

Total reconstruction of N. Sherman Street between Bellevue and Race streets costs are set at $85,000. Work calls for construction of curb and gutters, sidewalk on one side of street and a new street. Abutting property owners will split the cost of $53,000. Death notices Lansing Carpenter, Mary 100, retired Lansing General Hospital employee, died Jan.

27. Memorial services 11 a.m. today at Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel. Scutt. Lorna 86, died Friday.

Services 2 p.m. Monday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. DeWitt Hoffman, Donald Graig, 64, Army veteran and retired General Motors Corp. general foreman, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m.

Sunday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Eaton Rapids Medcoff, Edward Duane, 70, died May 31. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by Shelly Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.

Elsie Peters, Mary Ann, 78, former Elsie High School secretary, died Thursday. Services 1 1 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Elsie. Grand Ledge Abraham, Joseph M. 81, retired General Motors employee, died Thursday.

Services 1 1 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Peters Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Howell Holkins, Charles "Chuck" 61, retired C.N.

Holkins Lumber and Home Center owner, died Thursday. Memorial services 3 p.m. Sunday at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell. Mason Knickerbocker, Mildred Priscil-la, 87, died Friday. Services 2 p.m.

Tuesday at Gorsline-Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason. Tuckey, Alice 89, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Mason.

Births DeWitt Adams: To Shannon P. and Tracy J. Adams, a daughter, Hannah Lee Adams, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 31. Hostetler: To Mark A. and Alicia M.

Hostetler, a son, Stephen Daniel Hostetler, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 30. Eaton Rapids Pitchford: To Wayne and Danielle Pitchford, a daughter, Sherilyn Ry-lee Pitchford, Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 30. Grand Ledge Diffell: To James F. and Lynn P. Dif-fell, a daughter, Hailey Marie Diffell, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 31.

Holt Bohnett: To Brian J. and Judy M. Bohnett, a daughter, Liana Jane Bohnett, at Ingham Regional Medical Center, May 31. Marriages Marriage licenses applied for: Clinton County Shane Heddens, 36, and Kathleen Marie Hyatt, 29, both of Bath Veteran sends Bronze Star to Microsoft chief Bill Gates Associated Press GRAND BLANC Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates never served in the military, but a World War II veteran from Michigan decided he should get a medal just the same.

So the veteran gave Gates his Bronze Star. Arthur Beckwith, who served in the U.S. Navy in both World War Deaths and Funerals and the Korean War, believed uates and Microsoft were getting a bum deal from the government, which has sued the software giant for anti-s trust violations. "It's no big deal. I just felt that with the government and everyone else after him, he should get a little pat on the back for all he's done," Beckwith said in a telephone inter-to view from his home in Grand Blanc, iust south of Flint.

"I don't know MAXIE, LEROY JR. East Lansing Age 38, died Sunday, May 2 8, 2000. Mr. Maxie was a graduate of I High School, Class of 1980 and attended Lansing Community College and It: 4 i Michigan State University and was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University with a B.A. in Sociology in 1987.

Leroy fought a valiant Dattle with multiple sclerosis for 17 years. His fondest dream was to become a high school track coach. He was a faithful member of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors include his mother, Anita L. Turner; father, Leroy Maxie-Newman; brother, Jason Maxie; adopted sisters, Shantel and Yvon-nie Ragland; grandmother, Azalea E.

McCrory; grandparents, Howard and Picolia Newman; special cousins, Kellye L. Hays and Traci Ragland; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit Leroy Sunday, June 4, 12-9 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held Monday, June 5, 1 p.m., at Trinity A.M.E. Church, 3500 W.

Holmes Road, with Rev. Walter W. Reid. Sr. officiating.

The family will receive friends hour An asphalt overlay project also is Planned for Russell Street, between Bellevue and Mill Streets. This work will cost about $18,000 with special assessments set at $8,100, to be divided by property owners. any possible breakup. In the meantime, Gates has sent the medal back to the Navy veteran, along with a letter of gratitude. "While I'm deeply honored you would send me your medal, I would not feel right about keeping something that has been such an important part of your life," Gates wrote.

"Your medal belongs with you and your family." Microsoft actively has encouraged people to write to their political leaders to complain about the Justice Department action. The company also is actively lobbying Congress. However, Beckwith said his gesture was independent of any Microsoft efforts. "My contention is that Mr. Gates should get the gold medal of honor that they give civilians," Beckwith said.

"My idea wasn't anything more than just giving him a little something to feel good about." development significant projects. Rep. Kwame Kilpatrick, D-De-troit, said he liked the plan of allocating more money for urban revi-talization. But Kilpatrick said allowing the MEDC to have control over project funds is a mistake. "There is no oversight," Kilpatrick said.

"People don't have a voice in how that money is handed out." The $50 million would be added to the House version of the supplemental budget, the state's general appropriations budget. The budget needs the approval of the House before going back to the Senate. rie Potter, Ron McKeever and Family, Tom Heiderman and Mary Koenigsknecht, the Windjammers, Note Charmers and Abbott Brothers. Concert series sponsors are Friends of Historic Meridian, Meridian Township Park Commission, area businesses and civic groups. Fishing derby set for June 10 DELTA TWP.

Delta Township Parks and Recreation will sponsor its 25th annual Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon June 10 at the Sharp Park Pond north of the Lansing Mall. The event is open to children ages 2 to 15. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There is no admission fee, but donations to the food bank are encouraged.

All registered children will be entered into random drawings for gift certificates and merchandise donated by local merchants. Children should bring their own fishing equipment and bait. For information, call 323-8555. From staff reports Divorces Eaton County Barricklow and Culler: Todd Walter Barricklow and Tina Marie Culler (Gadd) Brownfield: Leroy Ernest and Joan Helen Brownfield (Corcoran) Cummings: Robert Jene and Jean- ette Rae Cummings (Pearl) Galvin: David Edward and Teresa Ann Galvin (Kimball) HOFFMAN, DONALD GRAIG Dewitt 42 years on May 31, 2000 who recently receded i in death April 9, 2000. Don retired as General Foreman in Parts Operations at General Motors in 1990 after 36 years of service.

He attended Culver Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed restoring old boats and antique furniture. Don's energy and zest for life will live on in all of those he touched. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Don is survived by daughters, Dana Hoffman of Dewitt and Karen (Peter) Pokryfki of Rochester Hills; grandchildren, Joshua and Lauren; sister, Linda (Wally) Mattison of Flushing; nephews, Brett and Brad; many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 4, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. Visitation will be Saturday 1-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.

Memorial contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan would be appreciated Age 89, died June 1, 2000. Born February 2, 1911 in Casco, WI, Mrs. Tuckey was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Mason. Surviving are 1 daughter, Gwendolyn 1 son, Michael (Amy) Tuckey; 1 grandson, Kyle Tuckey.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing, Mason with the Rev. Alan Wakefield, Pastor, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Ball-Dunn Chapel, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason Sunday from 6-8 p.m. ana Monaay at the Church 1 hour prior to the service from 1 A.OA nri ui 10:30 a.m. The Vigil service will be celebrated at the Chapel Sunday at 7 p.m.

pcTDaUu Bagel' Catering For Any Occasion 487-6291 Cards of Thanks -J Born Febru- ary 27, 1936, of Ernest and Nell kins) Hoff- man in Flint, MI. Don left be with his wife of Beckwith received his Bronze Star in 1943 for his service aboard the destroyer USS Cowell, where he personally downed two Japanese kamikaze aircraft attempting to destroy his ship. In a statement, Gates said he was "incredibly touched and deeply moved" by Beckwith's gesture. "Over the course of this (antitrust) case, I've received thousands of letters of support and encouragement, including those from citizens, elected officials and world industry leaders," Gates said, "but none have moved me more than Mr. Beckwith's extraordinary gesture." The U.S.

Department of Justice and 19 states have, thus far, successfully sued Microsoft for antitrust violations. A federal judge found in April that Microsoft violated federal antitrust laws, and he could order a breakup of the company as early as next week. Microsoft has said it will appeal the case and tackle urban Rapids. Byl said the flexible fund expands the state funds already available to developers of polluted or blighted land deemed a brownfield or a greenfield. "This gives another weapon in the arsenal" to improve Michigan's cities, Byl said.

"There are a lot of problems that are multifaceted so there isn't a cookie-cutter solution where one size fits all." Geiger and Byl say redevelopment of Michigan's urban areas is being prevented by a lack of funding and not enough land parcels for Community briefs Dave Haviland, DeWitt fire marshal. "We usually get a tremendous response to our car washes and people are very generous." Meridian band plans concert MERIDIAN TWP. The Meridian Community Band, under the direction of Carolyn Sherill, will kick off this year's Music in the Park series June 14 at the Meridian Historical Village in Okemos. The free outdoor summer concert series will feature old time music and songs, folk music, a barbershop quartet, swing tunes from the 1930s and 4Us, golden oiaies ana country. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.

with the last concert of the season on Aug. 2. Refreshments will be for sale at the events. On June 28 Sherill will direct another concert featuring the Meridian Community Band and the East Lansing Community Band. Groups scheduled for the series by Music in the Park coordinator Dianne Grettenberger include the John Kelly Family Band, Edna's Stretch Limo, Alice Martel and Kar- OXEN DALE, MIRIAM (ANITA BOYLAN) Lansing Age 95, passed to a merciful rest, Tuesday, May 30, 2000, awaiting her Savior's second advent, due particularly to complications in the respiratory ana inges-tive systems.

Born 4 v. -ta t. June 26, 1904 on the Lewis and Slaughter Centennial Farm, W. Mt. Hope Eaton County to Hiram Akron Boylan and Jean (Jeannie) Slaughter, the family moved to Lansing west side.

She was educated in the Lansing Public School system, graduating near the top of the Lansing high school class of 1922, and later served several terms as Secretary-Treasurer of that class until its dissolution in the mid-80s. She was employed in various mercantile and banking institutions until her marriage to Edward Parsons Oxendale in 1927, having 1 son, James Edward who survives her. She retired from American Bank and Trust in 1969, after 33 years of service. She was active in both Lansing Matinee Musicale holding several offices, including president; also in the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs which presented her with a certificate in 1998 for her contributions on both piano and organ to the performance of religious music for over 50 years. She was also recognized at the L.M.M.

1995 Convention as one of its 3 oldest active members. Her skills were utilized by both her own 7th Day Adventist and the Mason Christian Science Church as its organist for 16 years. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5, 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E.

Michigan Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Interment will follow in Delta Cemetery, Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to the Lansing Matinee Musical Scholarship Funds or the Alzheimer's Foundation in memory of Mrs. Oxendale.

MEMORIAL DAY SALE! YUNKER MEMORIALS Memorial Specialists since 7975 1116 E. Mt. Hope Lansing (Visit Our Inside Showroom) Ph. 484-1433 much about him, but I do know that economically, he's done so much for our country." Lawmakers Associated Press Legislators hope to encourage city development by creating a $50 million fund for developers and municipalities. The proposal would allow developers to apply for a portion of the money with the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Projects would have to create jobs for residents or provide reinvestment in urban areas to receive money from the fund. The plan was unveiled Thursday by Reps. Terry Geiger, R-Lake Odessa, and William Byl, R-Grand Martinez holds coffee hours State Rep. Lynne Martinez, D- Lansing, will be available to talk to Lansing residents Monday at the Old Town Diner, 5 lb h. urana Kiver Ave Martinez will be at the diner from 7:30 a.m.

to 8:30 a.m. It's an opportunity for residents to discuss issues of concern with their state representative. Car wash set to help firefighters DeWTTT City firefighters will wash cars today to raise money for a 2 department thermal-imaging machine. Car wash hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at the fire station, 91 1 W. Main St. There will be popcorn and hot dogs available for kids. The heat-locating machine, used to identify fire hot spots and persons or pets inside burning structures, costs about $20,000. "This is our third fund raiser and we have about half of the money needed to buy the machine," said before the funeral service.

In lieu ot flowers, memorial contributions to TUCKEY, ALICE M. the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6634 Aberdeen, Dimondale, MI Mason are suggested. SCUTT, LORNA I. Lansing Age 86, of Lansing, died Friday, June 2, 2000. Born December 7, 1913 in Onondaga Township, daughter of Glenn and Zena Todd.

She was preceded in death by husband, Glenn and daughters, Leone Smith and Louise Eflakeslee. Surviving are 3 children, Howard (Sherrie) Scutt and Linda (Richard) Tinney all of Lansing, ana Bernon (Debbie) Scutt of Houghton Lake; 6 brothers, Donald, Morris and Gale Todd; sev- 1 1 i- eral grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, June 5 at 2 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Visitation will be Saturday 7-9 p.m.

and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. i I' Si 1 For paid obituary notices, call 377-1104. Memoriams and appear in classification 067 in the Classified section..