Single Fathers Are Changing the Definition of Family

 Malvin Brewer and his son, 8-year-old, Zavier Brewer enjoying a cool beverage from Speedway after a trip to the park.

 
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Robert C. Koehler: Zero tolerance

 

By Robert C. Koehler
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  “As I walked down the hall, one of the police officers employed in the school noticed I did not have my identification badge with me.”
 
  The speaker is testifying before the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. He was a high school freshman at the time. Ah, school days!

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OPINION: Workplace Bullying: The New Face of Discrimination

  By Elsie Duell 

 
Workplace bullying has become more and more of an issue in organizations, companies, and even government especially in our current climate of economic despair where jobs are few, and unemployment is high

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Robert C. Koehler: Zero tolerance

  

By Robert C. Koehler

Tribune Content Agency

  “As I walked down the hall, one of the police officers employed in the school noticed I did not have my identification badge with me.”

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Lansing School District Kindergarteners Get an Early Start on Saving For College

 Right:  Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero handing out piggy banks to help kick start savings for post secondary 

education.
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Elite Fitness: Get in Shape for the Summer

 Angie Morris, Charese Horn and Heather Peak are preparing for a workout at Elite Fitness.  They say that getting back on track is easy with the right motivation. 

 
 
 
 The stage is being set for a heart pumping, high intensity Monday night cardio kickboxing class. Cardio workouts assist in revitalizing your current exercise program
 
Photos  by Toy Branklin

 

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KEEP IT LOCAL: Celebrate Michigan’s dairy products

  In Michigan, approximately 1,900 dairy farm families work to provide safe, high-quality milk and dairy products for us to enjoy.

Pictured in Scott and Ali Ferry of Ferry Farms near Litchfield, MI.   

July is National Ice Cream Month!

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Five Fantastic Michigan Getaways for Friends and Family

1.North Beach Getaway:  This wonderful cottage sits on a private Lake Michigan beach in Grand Haven, Michigan.  

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2. Spacious but elegant log cabin retreat available to rent on a weekly basis.  Hidden Pines Log Cabin. 
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3. The Yacht is one well maintained vessel.  It is ideal for couples or a small family.  You can explore the spectacular scenery with all of the comforts of home.  
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4. This beautiful space at Campau Heaven is one that is sure to please any large group.
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5. Not pictured here:  The Boathouse is definitely for those who want access to an exclusive beach. 
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Smart Commute Challenge 2015

 

Taking public transportation is much easier than you may think.  It saves you gas and the stress of driving in rush hour traffic.  Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) offers discounted passes for those who are eligible.  You can find out the nearest bus stop to your home and map out a route.  You can decide to ride public transportation later and familiarize yourself with the pickup time and the routes.  Your first time on the bus, just ask the bus driver if you are going in the right direction.    Saying “good morning” to the driver is a great way to start the day!  If you ride, give yourself some kudos for reducing pollution.  Not having the cost of parking and the walk to the bus stop is also beneficial.   For more information, call CATA  at 517-394-1100 or log on to www.cata.org.

Photo at the  CATA Transportation Center  courtesy of CATA

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