First of Three “POETRY IN THE CITY” Series on the Capitol Steps
LANSING, MI– Even though the Poetry in the City poetry readings have been “scrapped” from Lansing Parks and Recreation’s programming, the show went on.
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BEING AN AMERICAN: Straddling the Color Line
The nation just celebrated the Fourth of July and principles of freedom and justice instilled in the U.S. Constitution, the following quotes by notables remind us not all people have been included in the "American dream."
Special on Bahamas Travel :Celebrate the Tradition of Junkanoo
Summer Thompson from Georgia visits the Junkanoo Museum in the Bahamas. Her father Rodney Thompson has Bahamian roots.TNCP Photo.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Almost every visitor to the Bahamas is exposed to junkanoo.
Celebrate the Month of July with Ice Cream
No matter what the occasion — a child’s birthday party, an elegant dinner or a casual family get-together — ice cream is a wonderful treat that adds to the celebration.
Kids Raise Money for Hospice Sign
Students from Fairview show off their award from their
philanthropic efforts. Photo courtesy of Hospice of Lansing.
Each year, Mrs. Fuller’s Resource Room students at Forest View Elementary School raise money to donate to a charity. This year, the sale of the beautiful crystals raised $651.55 plus 50 Mexican pesos. The children donated the funds to the school’s neighbor, Hospice of Lansing Residence.
Best Brightest and Most Beautiful 2006
LANSING, MI — This is our second year publishing the “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful “ edition. There are no repeats from last year and that is because there are so many people in this town or who have lived in this town who are worthy of being in the article. Some who were chosen, have great personalities and others I have heard about recently. Some I have watched to see how they treat people in public and others I have met during the time I have owned this newspaper.
Most Interesting and Influential 2006
LANSING, MI — One year has past since our last “Most Interesting and Influential” edition. Again, I do understand that people will ask how individuals were chosen and what dictated the order. This year we decided to make it easier and print in the order received. None of the individuals chosen from last year are in this year’s edition. There were other individuals that were asked and either declined or did not get their information to us in a timely manner.
Windmills May be a Breath of Fresh Air For Michigan Businesses
In almost every part of the world, countries are being asked about their energy consumption and how more energy resources can be used to ease the strain on resources available.