Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 9

Lansing State Journal Saturday, March 8, 1997 3B COPS AND COURTS Divers to search river for body Capitol Report State risks loss of welfare help Under the dome Here is a daily look at activities of the Legislature and state government. If you've got ideas for stories, call Chris Andrews 'i at 377-1054 or Greg Borowski at 377-1 157. Michigan well below Work-hour standards for two-parent families Associated Press -DETROIT Linda and Ibb Shakhan of Detroit are part of the reason Michigan risks losing about $33 million in federal welfare subsidies next year. The Detroit couple have three children and are on welfare, but both are working. Yet they don't meet new federal requirements that say one parent in a two-parent family must work or join in a work program at least 35 hours a week while on welfare.

Linda Shakhan, 36, puts in about 25 hours a week cleaning buildings for a private company. Ibb Shakhan, 38, worked at a pizzeria but had to quit because heat from the ovens aggravated his high blood pressure, his wife said. At least 60 percent of Michigan welfare families must meet the work requirement this summer. The state otherwise will lose 5 percent of its next federal welfare grant, or about $33 million. As of November, when the most recent numbers became available, 1.

the state wasn't even close to the federal target. "Our preliminary estimate was 5 percent of participants were working 35 hours. Even if the actual number is double that, it's still not very good," said Jim Tobin, Michigan Jobs Commission spokesman. "We don't disagree with the concept," Tobin said. The number of two-parent families on welfare is relatively small.

As of January, 16,521 of Michigan's 155,558 households receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families payments had two parents. Police continue to scope Grand River for Mason man last seen on Feb. 2 Lansing State Journal LANSING A dive team from the Ingham County Sheriffs Department will search the Grand River today for a 25-year-old Mason man missing since Feb. 2. A duffel bag belonging to Franklin Gottschalk was found on the river bank, between West Saginaw and Shiawassee streets, about the time he disappeared, said Ingham County Sheriff Detective Donna Townshend.

On Friday, sheriffs officials used a Michigan State Police dog trained to find cadavers to search the river. "We wanted to come out with the dog to see if he could get an alert," said Detective Brian Valentine. "The dog wasn't available until today." Valentine said the dog, named Jack, indicated areas of the river that police should search further. Jack's handler, Kris McPhall of the state police Houghton Lake post, said the dog sometimes tries to jump in the water, put its head in it or whine when there is something suspicious. McPhall said the 6'2-year-old dog, was trained to find bodies in water and underground.

Valentine said a dive team would continue the search today at 1 1 a.m. in the eight-foot deep river. East Lansing City offers reward: City officials will pay $2,500 to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the person or people who destroyed a 4-year-old sculpture, they said Friday. The "Seated a 600-pound concrete sculpture, was dis- Elayed on the sidewalk of the 500 lock of Grand River Avenue before it was destroyed in the early morning of Dec. 13, officials said.

The reward is being offered by the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority, the city's Art Commission and Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information may call the East Lansing Police Department at 351-4220 or Crime Stoppers, 483-STOP. Holt Police pick up teens for firing gun: Ingham County sheriffs deputies picked up two teenagers Friday afternoon for shooting GREG DeRUITERLansing State Journal Searching the river: Kris McPhall of the Houghton Lake post of the Michigan State Police, walks Jack, a dog trained to find cadavers, along the Grand River in Lansing Friday. State police wijl use Jack again today to search for a Mason man who has been missing since Feb. 2.

Whom to call or fax but the wounds were not life-threatening. Anyone with information may call Detective Dan Prueter at 372-8217. Lansing Woman's purse stolen: Police are looking for two Lansing women after another woman's purse was stolen Thursday afternoon. Officer Loren Glasscock said an 18-year-old Lansing woman was walking at Cedar Street and East Mt. Hope Road at 4:50 p.m.

when a brown car with two women in it pulled up next to her. One woman began to yell as the other jumped out and grabbed the victim's purse, Glasscock said. The car then pulled away. The victim walked to Tom's Shop Rite at 102 E. Mt.

Hope where she had been before the robbery, and reported the incident to a casn-ier. Police said the cashier told the victim she knew one of the accused. The woman lost a red purse and some money, Glasscock said, Lansing Woman robbed' at gunpoint: A 20-year-old Lansing woman said two men, one with a gun, stole some jewelry and money from her near the Meijer parking lot on South Pennsylvania Avenue Thursday afternoon. Officer Loren Glasscock said, the woman had just pulled out of the parking lot but stopped to shut her trunk. When she got out, twp men came up from behind her The accused with the gun is described as a white male, 6 feet tall with a stocky build and brown hair.

Police said he was wearing a sweatshirt and blue jeans. The other man is described as 5-feet-9 tall with a medium build and black hair. He was wearing a green, camouflage coat. Compiled by staff writers Faith Johnson and Louise Knott a stolen automatic weapon near Jacqueline and Davlind drives. Deputies said the gun was stolen from a house near the area a week ago.

A Michigan State Police trooper was near the area and heard the gunshots, deputies said. He captured one boy as the other ran away into nearby woods. Sheriffs deputies then arrived and chased the second youth before catching him. Both were released to their parents. Delta Twp.

Police seek man in stabbing: Eaton County sheriffs deputies are seeking a 30-year-old Delta Township man in an attempted homicide, deputies said. The man's estranged wife was stabbed Wednesday afternoon in her apartment, deputies said. A warrant for the man's arrest was issued Friday. The woman was stabbed twice, Rep. Clark Harder, D- Owosso: 373-0841 (office); 373-5746 (fax).

Rep. Clyde LeTarte, R-Jackson: 373-1775 (office); 373-5242 (fax). Rep. Lynne Martinez, D-Lansing: 373-0826 (office); 373-5932 (fax). Rep.

Judith Scranton, R-Brighton: 373-1784 (office); 373-6970 (fax). Sen. Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga: 373-1734 (fax). Sen. Mike Rogers, R-Howell: 373-2420 (office); 373-2764 (fax).

Sen. John Schwarz, R-Battle Creek: 373-3447 (office); 373-5849 (fax). You can write senators at RO. Box 30036, Lansing Ml 48909-7536. Send letters for representatives to P.O.

Box 30014, Lansing Ml 48909-7514. Local legislators are your representatives to state government. Let them know how you on issues of concern to you. Here's how to contact your local legislators: Rep. Laura Baird, D- Okemos: 373-1786 (office); 373-7297 (fax).

Rep. Llngg Brewer, D-Holt: 373-1770 (office); 373-5753 (fax). Rep. Alan Cropsey, R- DeWitt: 373-1778 (office); 373-5780 (fax). Rep.

Frank Fitzgerald, R-Grand Ledge: 373-0853 (office); 373-5943 (fax). Rep. Dan Gustafson, R-Williamston: 373-0587 (office); 373-5965 (fax). Weekend's Best Spring emerges for school fund-raiser Tires: Taxpayers may get hit for cleanup bill of-Us Express Children's Theatre will do the honors for two showst 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $4. For more -information, call 332-4984. I Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash Road, is the setting for the annual Gun Show in Mason from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free parking and refreshments are available. Admission: $4. For more information, call-676-2428. The following is going on Sunday: Artistphotographer Mary Keithan will display photographic portraits of Michigan barns, at Michigan State University Museum, East Circle Drive, in East Lansing. "Barns Across Michigan" features 20 black-and-white photos from southeastern Michigan to the Upper Peninsula.

Sponsors are the Michigan" State University Museum's Heritage Program and the Michigan Barn Preservation Network. The exhibit is free. For more information, call 355-2370. Craft show's flowers, herbs, country theme to aid Williamston band By Zidana N. Bell Lansing State Journal WILLIAMSTON "Springtime in the Country" is the theme for today's craft show at Williamston Middle School.

This is the fourth year for the event, a fund-raiser sponsored by the school's band boosters. Proceeds will pay for school tutors and a chance for students to attend summer camp. The event at the middle school, located at 3845 Vanneter Road, will feature more than 75 Williamston-area vendors. Items on display include silk and dry flower arrangements, cooking herbs and wooden creations. The show is from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. today. The crafts appeal to people of all ages, the show's coordinator, Cindy Knechtges, said. "You'll see things you won't see in the store," said Knechtges. "The vendors use a lot of imagination with their products." Students will serve lunch and help with food services.

Refreshments also will be available. The event is free. For more information, call 655-4728. Here's a list of other area events today: "Be Aware, Be Prepare and Be Safe" say area safety officials. The "Make It A Safe Day" at the Lansing Mall, 5330 W.

Saginaw Highway, offers help with safety rules. The presentation is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lansing-area groups promoting safety will give tips for keeping families safe at home, work or play. Sponsored by the Lansing Area Safety Council and the Michigan Association of Insurance Companies, the event includes information on personal, traffic, fire and severe weather safety.

Local law enforcement officials will provide crime prevention tips. Special presentations are scheduled for the mall's center stage throughout the day. Exhibitors include the Michigan State Police, the National Weather Service and Safe Kids Coalition. The East Lansing Fire Department will present at 4 p.m. a song and dance on fire safety by Pumper and Pals, a fire safety program.

Visitors can enter a drawing for prizes, such as gift certificates for Finley's or Rally's restaurants, a skating gift pack from Lansing Ice Arena, passes to Potter Park Zoo, and gift certificates to Taekwondo USA The event is free. For more information, call 321-3534. Nostalgia is in the air tonight at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan State University. "The Battle of the Big Bands" will entertain with big band sounds from the '40s era. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 to $22. For more information, call 432-2000. Young actors will perform the popular fable "Snow White" at Kinawa Middle School, 1900 Kinawa Drive, in Okemos. The All- In the case of the Allegan County tires, sitting unprotected outdoors, there are several risks. "They hold a great deal of water, and mosquitoes eat up water quite nicely," Deak said.

"It's an excellent breeding ground. There are certain breeds that can carry" serious diseases. "There's also the potential for fire," she added. "Runoff from fire can cause ground-water contamination because tires contain a petroleum product." And any fire would likely close U.S. 131 for several days because the tires are near the highway, Deak said.

Continued FROM IB of his choice. The Lyonses have acted as their own legal counsel in the case. They could not be reached.for comment Friday. The tires have been accumulating since at least the late 1980s, said Nadine Deak, a state inspector in Allegan County, which is south of Grand Rapids along Lake Michigan. Haulers such as the Lyonses are paid by tire dealers and service sta- tions to take away old tires.

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SUBURBAN LS 1993 excellent condition; lood-ed. $24.950. 517-772-2582. SUNBIRD 1993 2 V6, auto, air, loaded, 46K ml, very good cond. $750eof-fer.

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374-1128 GRAND AM SE 1990 black, loaded, new tires, must sell, $4,800 or best offer. 517-862-5127. GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 1993 White, 4 WD, V8, tow pkg, many extras. 67k mi. 51500.

347-0431. GRAND PRIX SE '92 loaded, clean, non-smoker, must see. $8,750 ext. warranty. 517-851-4214.

HUSKY male, 2 years, black silver, neutered, house trained. Very friendly playful, $100best. Ph. 393-4495. JAYCO 1993 351 with slide-out, air, awning, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, etc.

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OFFICE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 8 lines, 20 stations Complete set up. 81500. 2-black metal office desks, $50-eoch. Cash drawer for computer. $75.

663-6313. OLDS 1993 88 Royale, load-, ed. Special $9995. Al Serro Ford 393-1800. Press 486-66 COMPUTER 8 meo RAM, 210 HD, CD, sound, keyboard mouse, $425.

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393-4972. ILAZER 1993 LT trim, leather, maroon. OH er, 4 dr. 4WD, 27K ml, $19.750. Call 337-4572.

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CHEVY O-20 1995 conver. slon van. Pwplpower mirrors, rear heat air, rear stereo, TVVCP, electric sofa bed. 19K ml. 819300.

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i.uu. rn. py4-44oy. GMC JIMMY S-15 1992 SLE package. 4-dr, 4.3 vortec, 32K miles, 814.500best.

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