As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
Monday, October 31, 2011
‘Life Behind Bars:' mid-Michigan man pens song, produces music video
via The Morning Sun
As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
Mid Michigan History: Beware of the Mt. Pleasant speed trap
via The Morning Sun
Mt. Pleasant City Attorney Edward N. Lynch, pictured left in the photo on right, had a six-member jury observe speed-time operation in November 1956, as prelude to a jury trial in which a motorist had been tagged by Mt. Pleasant’s new “semi-robot” cop and protested the ticket. Officer Maynard Pickens operated the machine for, from left beyond Lynch: Officer Tom Martin, Officer Ray Harless, Attorney Ray D. Markel, Defendant Gordon McKinnon, Judge James E, Ryan, jurors – Kenneth Elliott, Jessie Haight, William Downey, Joy Allswede, Louise Bissett and Leona Quinlan, Attorney B. A. Wendrow and Police Chief Vernel Davis.
Mt. Pleasant City Attorney Edward N. Lynch, pictured left in the photo on right, had a six-member jury observe speed-time operation in November 1956, as prelude to a jury trial in which a motorist had been tagged by Mt. Pleasant’s new “semi-robot” cop and protested the ticket. Officer Maynard Pickens operated the machine for, from left beyond Lynch: Officer Tom Martin, Officer Ray Harless, Attorney Ray D. Markel, Defendant Gordon McKinnon, Judge James E, Ryan, jurors – Kenneth Elliott, Jessie Haight, William Downey, Joy Allswede, Louise Bissett and Leona Quinlan, Attorney B. A. Wendrow and Police Chief Vernel Davis.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Haunted Yard is popular destination in Mt. Pleasant
via The Morning Sun
When Kriss and Mike Roethlisberger were looking for a house in Mt. Pleasant, they wanted to make sure the yard was big enough for their collection of frights. Having started scaring people around Halloween at their country home between Mt. Pleasant and Winn about 15 years ago, the couple wanted to continue the tradition when they moved to 814 N. Lansing St. in Mt. Pleasant. Not only is the “Haunted Yard” large enough for the collection, the couple has added to it over the years and hundreds if not thousands of thrill seekers have toured the yard, which is filled with spooky creatures and a “safe deck” for anyone who gets too scared. Designed for children, the safe deck at the Roethlisberger’s house near the corner of North Lansing and West Pickard streets has “gizmos” that children can play with, including a fog bubble machine.
When Kriss and Mike Roethlisberger were looking for a house in Mt. Pleasant, they wanted to make sure the yard was big enough for their collection of frights. Having started scaring people around Halloween at their country home between Mt. Pleasant and Winn about 15 years ago, the couple wanted to continue the tradition when they moved to 814 N. Lansing St. in Mt. Pleasant. Not only is the “Haunted Yard” large enough for the collection, the couple has added to it over the years and hundreds if not thousands of thrill seekers have toured the yard, which is filled with spooky creatures and a “safe deck” for anyone who gets too scared. Designed for children, the safe deck at the Roethlisberger’s house near the corner of North Lansing and West Pickard streets has “gizmos” that children can play with, including a fog bubble machine.
Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreaction striving for improvement
via The Morning Sun
Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department is looking to improve on the services it currently offers. Throughout the week of Nov. 7, random surveys will be sent out to roughly 20 percent of the households in the city asking for feedback. "What we are trying to accomplish is, No. 1, what is the recreation department doing in terms of programming? What are we doing (well)?" Mt. Pleasant Recreation Manager Riaan Anthony said. "(We want to know if) we're meeting the needs of residents, if we're meeting the needs of residents and what programs they want to see." Mt. Pleasant's recreation department has never sent out a survey like this before. Residents will have an opportunity to tell what they think the city can improve upon with community recreation services, activities, and programs through a community recreation needs and interests survey.
Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department is looking to improve on the services it currently offers. Throughout the week of Nov. 7, random surveys will be sent out to roughly 20 percent of the households in the city asking for feedback. "What we are trying to accomplish is, No. 1, what is the recreation department doing in terms of programming? What are we doing (well)?" Mt. Pleasant Recreation Manager Riaan Anthony said. "(We want to know if) we're meeting the needs of residents, if we're meeting the needs of residents and what programs they want to see." Mt. Pleasant's recreation department has never sent out a survey like this before. Residents will have an opportunity to tell what they think the city can improve upon with community recreation services, activities, and programs through a community recreation needs and interests survey.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt fundraiser planned today at CMU
via The Morning Sun
A “Where’s Waldo?” Scavenger Hunt is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Finch Fieldhouse entrance on the campus of Central Michigan University. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Teams of two will search for Waldos hidden around campus, with clues leading to the next Waldo’s location. Cost is $12 per team. Contestants will receive a raffle ticket for participating. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $1 each or $8 for an arm’s length. All proceeds will benefit Believe in Miracles, a Michigan charity dedicated to enriching the lives of Michigan children who suffer from a life-threatening medical condition. For more information about Believe in Miracles, visit www.believeinmiracles.org.
A “Where’s Waldo?” Scavenger Hunt is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Finch Fieldhouse entrance on the campus of Central Michigan University. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Teams of two will search for Waldos hidden around campus, with clues leading to the next Waldo’s location. Cost is $12 per team. Contestants will receive a raffle ticket for participating. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $1 each or $8 for an arm’s length. All proceeds will benefit Believe in Miracles, a Michigan charity dedicated to enriching the lives of Michigan children who suffer from a life-threatening medical condition. For more information about Believe in Miracles, visit www.believeinmiracles.org.
Princeton Review names CMU College of Business Administration to 294 best business colleges list
via MLive.com
The Princeton Review named Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration as one of the top 294 business schools in the world. “This ranking is a testament to alumni satisfaction with our college,” said Charles Crespy, College of Business Administration dean. “We have relentlessly focused on innovative, high quality, business-connected programs that inspire students to excel in diverse global environments. We embrace the Princeton Review’s endorsement of our efforts.” The publication surveyed 19,000 students attending the schools to achieve the ranking. The full report is available Princeton Review’s 294 Best Business Colleges 2012 book.
The Princeton Review named Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration as one of the top 294 business schools in the world. “This ranking is a testament to alumni satisfaction with our college,” said Charles Crespy, College of Business Administration dean. “We have relentlessly focused on innovative, high quality, business-connected programs that inspire students to excel in diverse global environments. We embrace the Princeton Review’s endorsement of our efforts.” The publication surveyed 19,000 students attending the schools to achieve the ranking. The full report is available Princeton Review’s 294 Best Business Colleges 2012 book.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Mount Pleasant Police pursue man in vehicle, foot pursuit through campus
via CM-Life.com
A police chase ensued early Monday morning when Mount Pleasant resident Brandyn Wiggins fled after being pulled over. According to a press release from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, an officer pulled over the 26-year-old man at approximately 12:17 a.m. near the intersection of Crawford and Broomfield roads. The officer believed Wiggins showed signs of intoxication and proceeded to ask him to step out of the vehicle for field sobriety tests. Wiggins then fled the scene, driving his 2003 Ford Crown Victoria through Central Michigan University’s campus while being pursued by the officer. The pursuit ended when Wiggins crashed into a utility pole after he was traveling too fast. He had been attempting to turn off Broomfield Road to go north on Isabella Road.
A police chase ensued early Monday morning when Mount Pleasant resident Brandyn Wiggins fled after being pulled over. According to a press release from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, an officer pulled over the 26-year-old man at approximately 12:17 a.m. near the intersection of Crawford and Broomfield roads. The officer believed Wiggins showed signs of intoxication and proceeded to ask him to step out of the vehicle for field sobriety tests. Wiggins then fled the scene, driving his 2003 Ford Crown Victoria through Central Michigan University’s campus while being pursued by the officer. The pursuit ended when Wiggins crashed into a utility pole after he was traveling too fast. He had been attempting to turn off Broomfield Road to go north on Isabella Road.
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