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A rare type of bridge built by a master engineer, the site of a one-room schoolhouse founded by a former slave and his wife, and a lighthouse tower built 135 years ago are among the subjects of 11 new Michigan State Historical Markers approved by the Michigan Historical Commission at its Sept. 20 meeting.
Step back into time….
Miller Fall Farm Fest635 State St…in Eaton Rapids! On October 6th, from10-4, you can time travel in Eaton Rapids….at the historic Miller Farm, former home of Dennis, Minnie, Charles, George, and Rhea, and the Miller Dairy, which is known through out the country for the best ice cream!
What: Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
When: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:30pm
Where: Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X in Lansing
LANSING, MI – The New Citizens Press recently sat down with Bridget Mary McCormack who is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court.
Harrismith Beach in Barbados. Photo courtesy of Barbados Travel Authority
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In a tough economy, it is more difficult to sneak away from the office, but also less realistic to spend your savings on a big vacation. Given the constraints on a traveler’s time and checkbook, few options are as ideal as a quick jaunt to the Caribbean — direct flights are readily available from most East Coast airports to most island hubs, and the variety among the islands means there’s a destination for everyone — from the nature enthusiast to the luxury-demanding mogul.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise and on the anniversary of “Dr. No,” which enjoyed its world film premiere in London on Oct. 5, 1962, and in anticipation of the worldwide release of the 23rd James Bond adventure “Skyfall,” on Nov. 9, 2012, Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions has announced that Oct. 5, 2012, will be Global James Bond Day, a day-long series of events for Bond fans around the world.
Charissa suggests that you take the time and figure out how to be more honest with
yourself.
By Charissa Patterson-Martinez
Play it straight why don’t you. It is so much easier to know where you are coming from when you tell it like it is from the start. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Instead many of us say what we think the listener wants to hear.
By Rick Garcia
On September 11th the United Way annual campaign kickoff event was held at ALIVE! Local businesses, nonprofit agencies and civic and elected officials were on hand to observe 9/11 and to formerly launch the campaign drive.
Dear Readers,
The gift of giving is so important. When I was a child, my Auntie Barbara was my favorite. She was the coolest and hippest person that I knew. She lived about 30 minutes away and she had 2 sons that were around my age.
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