News Spotlight: Miller Fall Farm Fest

 

Step back into time….

 Miller Fall Farm Fest
635 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! 

 

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News Spotlight: Candlelight Vigil to Honor Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence

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

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TOP 5 CARIBBEAN ISLANDS FOR AVOIDING HURRICANES

Harrismith Beach in Barbados. Photo courtesy of Barbados Travel Authority

By

www.VirtualTourist.com

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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Global James Bond Day Set For October 5th

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.

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Be PHREEE: Free To Live in Truth

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.

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9/11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KICKS OFF UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

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.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-18

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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“Inside the Mind of a Sportsaholic” – Tips For A Successful Season: Student – Athlete Edition

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.
 
The football season is half-way over for most high schools. Players are having to juggle school, and sports responsibilities. It is a busy, but fun time for most involved. With the ball already rolling, I want to present the third and final installment of How To Have A Successful Season to the student athletes. Hopefully these tips will help them as they go through this season.

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