REPUTATION IS MADE IN A MOMENT:  CHARACTER IS BUILT IN A LIFETIME

 By James Adrian 

 
How can children be our future if they are left with no hope?  The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that allows juvenile lifers to receive a sentence of 25-40 years of incarceration with a 60 year maximum. 

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The Lost Art of Phone Calls

 

 By Rick Garcia

 
Phone calls are slowly becoming passé.  The other day I attempted to call one of my clients only to have a hollow, artificial voice of a woman in a monotonous tone – “If you know your party’s extension please dial it now.  Otherwise press “1” to continue, press “2” to dial by last name or press “3” to leave a voice message.”
 

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Students Shine at “Michigan History Day” Competition

 

Raamiz Shuttari of Troy displays his History exhibit on “The Reign of Abubakr”.
Photo by Rick Garcia

By Rick Garcia

 
Many people are familiar with academic school competitions like the Science Olympiad, First in Michigan Robotics and Quizbowl, which all have wonderful merits on student achievement. 

 

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News Spotlight: “Nightingales” Fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place March 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Avenue Café in Lansing’s downtown will be the backdrop for “Nightingales: An intimate Evening with Lansing’s Ladies of Jazz” – a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) taking place on Friday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m.

 

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News Spotlight: Shooting on Cedar and Holmes Near Barbershop

 Charge(s) were issued on the 41 year old Lansing man Arthur Lee Hall. Arraignment was in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore on the following charge(s).

 
 

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Michigan Business: “Hats” Off to Stormy Kromer Caretaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Rick Garcia

 

Without a doubt this will be one of the harshest winter on record.  Bob Jacquart, CEO  of Jacquart Fabric Products, maker of Stormy Kromer wear. He is standing in front of one of the many collages at the factory. Photo by Rick Garcia

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Michigan Travel: History on Display: The Ella Sharp Museum

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Ella Sharp Museum’s  50th anniversary approaching the museum is still meeting the challenge of bringing the visual arts and the area’s history to visitors through exhibits, community festivals and outreach programs.   Courtesy photo

 

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