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have any fundraising endeavors for the fall so I presented the idea of creating an event in October called Bra-Za because it was a fun and exciting way to raise funds for breast cancer, said PTK President Markus Davis. The event organizers made baked goods, decorated the room with banners and lights, and even had a couple of DJs keeping track of the music. LCC student Dejana Purvonic said she wasnt sure what to expect when coming to this event, but she decided to come because it was for a good reason. I came to support the cause while getting a new bra, but then I heard some male models were modeling the bras, and I got even more excited, Purvonic said. Its a win-win for everyone. Bra-Za had a nice turnout and brought in about 100 students, staff and outside community members, according to Davis. Advisers from other colleges brought students to see and bid on the bras while bringing See Bra-Za, page 2

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First annual Bra-Za fundraiser debuts big

Jaimie Bozack Associate Editor All different colors, types, sizes and textures of bras were aligned on tables inside LCCs Health and Human Services Building for the first annual Bra-Za Oct 5. Tons of decked out and donated bras ranging from a Starburst candy creations to a Little Mermaidbased bra were bid on to raise money for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. This event was presented by the LCC Mu Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). The Mu Tau Chapter didnt

Photos by Suzanna Powers

Katrina Case-Soper, (left) a Phi Theta Kappa member at Montcalm Community College, models a country girl bra while Gordy Kunzelman, owner of Gordys Power Equipment, serves as the auctioneer for Bra-Za Oct. 5.

LCC Student Life Director Al Nowak models a bra as The Joker in support of breast cancer awareness for Bra-Za Oct. 5.

Maintenance continues at presidents house

Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief Students passing through LCCs Shigematsu Gardens may look at the historical Herrmann House and wonder what it is used for on campus. More than likely, they dont know LCC President Brent Knight and his wife, Ris, moved into the building in January 2013 and have been living there ever Photo by Suzanna Powers since. According to LCC DirecLCC President Brent Knight and his wife, tor of Public Affairs Ellen Ris, now live in the Herrmann House. Jones, minor maintenance continues on the property. The house was originally built in 1893 for John T. Herrmann and his family. Herrmann owned a tailoring business downtown and had emigrated from Bernsberg, Germany in 1872. LCC came to purchase the home from his son, Dr. Christian Herrmann, Jr., in 1966. In 2012, the LCC Board of Trustees voted to restore the house and asked Knight to occupy it.According to Jones, the cost for renovations is just over $800,000. Some of the issues encountered during the reparations prior to the Knights move-in included lead paint and asbestos that had to be removed, and an outdated electrical system. Jones said the old knob and tube wiring could have potentially caused a fire if it was not addressed. There was significant termite damage in the subfloor of the kitchen and in the hardwood floor of the living room, Jones said.The kitchen subfloor had to be completely replaced and the living room floor reinforced from the basement. Jones said the most dangerous thing encountered during the work was that part of the exterior wall in the front room on the second floor was collapsing and the ceiling was slanting. The Knights move-in was delayed until these problems were resolved. Since then, any activity at the house has been standard maintenance, Jones said.For example, this See President, page 2