Pat Rombyer answers your questions related to the Jackson, Michigan area.noemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:06:29 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/en-usnoPat Rombyer answers your questions related to the Jackson, Michigan area.noemail@noemail.orghttp://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/08/now_you_know_park_near_lumen_c.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:05:03 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6840926By Karessa WeirFor the Citizen PatriotDear Karessa: I would like to know who is responsible for taking care of the park grounds near Lumen Christi? As I recall, this park was a county park. Now with Spring Arbor Road completed,...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/08/now_you_know_theres_no_tax_bre.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 7 Aug 2011 01:23:52 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6768156Dear Karessa: I live in Tompkins Township, and my place is a Centennial Farm. Someone told me that they lower your taxes if your property has been in the family for 100 years. Could you please find out for me...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/07/now_you_know_statues_at_optimi.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:01:44 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6634649By Karessa WeirFor the Citizen PatriotDear Karessa: I noticed the sculptures are gone that were in front of the park near the McDonald’s on West Avenue. What gives? Thank you, A Jackson ReaderDear Reader: Optimist Park, 933 N. West Ave.,...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/07/know_you_know_allegiance_volun.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 3 Jul 2011 02:46:30 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6599428By Karessa WeirFor the Citizen Patriot Dear Readers: Two weeks ago, this column included a request for information about local groups that provide infant burial gowns similar to the national Mary Madeline Project.Joanne Love said the volunteers at Allegiance Health...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/06/now_you_know_television_report.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:07:28 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6520015 By Karessa WeirDear Karessa: We watch Channel 10 News and our favorite reporter, Lauren Zakalik, has been missing. Where is she? A Hillsdale reader.Dear Reader: Lauren Zakalik is currently working as a general assignment reporter for KOAT Channel 7,...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/04/now_you_know_posh_is_a_mood-en.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 3 Apr 2011 03:54:33 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.6036287Dear Karessa: I do not have a computer. Where does a parent go to get information on street drugs? There’s a new product being sold called Posh. It is a smokable herbal incense that resembles marijuana, comes in different flavors,...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/03/now_you_know_paint_type_dictat.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:59:02 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5952152Dear Karessa: I have many cans of latex paint. They are all dried up but I don’t know how I can dispose of them. Where would I take them to get rid of them? Thank you, Dan AlgerDear Dan: The...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/03/now_you_know_director_for_rick.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:28:25 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5868184Dear Karessa: Since taking office in January, has Gov. Rick Snyder reduced the levels of his staff compared to that of Gov. Granholm? — A Jackson readerDear Reader: Geralyn Lasher, communications director for Snyder, said that while they do not...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/02/now_you_know_cp_federal_credit.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:36:11 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5819994Dear Karessa: I recently went to CP Federal Credit Union to pay my Consumers bill and noticed that they are no longer accepting payments through the drive-through from non-credit union members. I wanted to know why. Thank you.Dear Reader: CP...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/02/now_you_know_new_bus_routes_wo.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jerry Sova - jsova@mlive.com)Sun, 6 Feb 2011 18:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5687868.20110205221722Dear Karessa: Before the bridge on Mechanic Street was repaired, the W. Michigan Avenue buses drove down Mechanic Street in front of the Elaine Apartments. But they have not done that for several months. This makes it very difficult for...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/01/now_you_know_salmonella_is_not.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:26:07 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5602182Dear Karessa: Because I am allergic to eggs, I cannot take the flu shots. However, my family gets them every year. Because the flu shots can include egg protein, how safe will they be with eggs being recalled for samonella? A concerned readerhttp://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2011/01/now_you_know_consumers_has_var.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 9 Jan 2011 04:22:06 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/now_you_know//2493.5527322Dear Karessa: As a small business owner, I have heard that Consumers Energy charges less for electric usage at night than during the day.http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/12/now_you_know_strings_of_christ.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:01:22 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5464895By Karessa E. WeirFor the Citizen Patriot Dear Karessa: I have some strings of Christmas lights that no longer work and some that I no longer use. Throwing them into the trash conflicts with my need to recycle as much...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/12/now_you_know_canceled_stamps_u.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 19 Dec 2010 03:03:47 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5428116Dear Karessa: I am hoping that you can help me. I would like to find someone, somewhere who takes canceled stamps from letters and such. Years ago I know there was someone who collected them for some organization. Know of anyone?http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/12/now_you_know_despite_store_clo.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Katie Rausch | Jackson Citizen Patriot)Sun, 12 Dec 2010 02:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5393300.20101211072943Dear Karessa: I have a gift certificate from York Country Design that was formerly in Jackson Crossing. It went out of business. Is there any way I can get my $50 from it before the certificate expires on Wednesday? A Pleasant Lake readerhttp://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/11/now_you_know_courthouse_policy.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:13:11 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5337004Dear Karessa: I was in the courthouse on Nov. 9 and proceeded through the security check. When on the inside of the checkpoint, a woman came in with a large shoulder bag and walked around the security check, not through it.http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/11/now_you_know_christmas_parade.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5308535.20101120142415Dear Karessa: Why is the Jackson Christmas parade before Thanksgiving? A Jackson reader.Dear Reader: Jackson has been holding its annual Holiday Parade on the Friday before Thanksgiving for more than 15 years, volunteer Rose M. Tripp said.“It just worked out...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/11/now_you_know_column_pedestrian.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:11:18 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5280052By Karessa E. WeirFor the Citizen Patriot Dear Karessa: Please settle a disagreement that my husband and I have. While walking, jogging or riding a bicycle, which side of the road should you be on? Should you face traffic or...http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/11/now_you_know_separate_online_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 7 Nov 2010 05:30:20 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5250408Hi Karessa: Love your column. Why do the Ann Arbor news stories on MLive not permit comments? A Rives Junction reader.http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2010/10/now_you_know_meteorologist_swi.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot staff)Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:21:56 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/now_you_know//2493.5217882Dear Karessa: Thank you for finding out and reporting this information. Where did Chris Gervat, the former weather reporter for FOX 47 in Lansing, go? — A Jackson reader.