The Mexican Consul will bring his Mobile Consulate Office to Cristo Rey Community Center

LANSING, MI —   The Mexican Consul, Vincente Sanchez-Ventura, will bring his Mobile Consulate Office to Cristo Rey Community Center located at 1717 North High Street on September 9, 2006 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Any Mexican citizen needing to renew a passport, or an ID card (Matriculas Consulares) may apply for one on this date at Cristo Rey Comminty Center.

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Transition to College: Separation and Change for Parents and Students

 

These students are preparing for their first semester on campus.  Raising children is a difficult job  a lot of parents say that they cannot wait for their children to  fly the coop. But when that time finally comes, some parents find themselves feeling sad, lonely, and even depressed.

Going to college is more than just "going back to school." The departure is a significant milestone in the life of a family and ushers in a time of separation and transition, requiring an adjustment on the part of parents, the college bound youngster, and the whole family.

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Shadow Boxer

Studio: Freestyle Releasing (1hr. 30min.)
Plot: Two killers have a change of heart when they discover their victim is pregnant.
Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Stephen Dorff
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***

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Customer Service From Both Sides of the Fence

Dear TNCP,

I’m on both sides of the fence with customer service. I’ve been on the receiving end of bad service and I’ve been accused of giving bad service.

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We Will Always Remember: Trinidad Sanchez, Jr

With great sadness, we are passing on the news that our beloved and enormously gifted poet, teacher and mentor to many, Trinidad Sanchez, Jr., died on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. TX. He was such a loving man, gentle spirit and leader. His words and laughter will live on forever. The poet, activist and teacher must live on in all of us!

 

 

 

 

     Photo by Jesse Herrera, Laredo, TX

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Sankofa Announces New Chief School Officer

 

 

 

LANSING, MI – Sankofa Shule Public School Academy announced Dr. Saleef Kafajouffe as its new Chief School Officer (CSO) on Tuesday, July 25, at Sankofa Shule Public School Academy at 4817 Bristol Road in Lansing. At the news conference,  will announce key elements of his vision for the school’s future.

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Michigan State Student Vies for Miss Michigan Crown in October

 

 

LANSING, MI — As a young girl, Elizabeth Crenshaw, grew up watching the Miss America Pageant, she would imagine herself under the lights of the Atlantic City stage holding the winner’s bouquet.

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Business: From Pool Hall to Produce: B&B Southside Produce


Customer Willis C. Bradley checks out the tomatoes as he contemplates dinner for the evening. He said that he really loves the concept of being able to buy fruits and vegetables locally and hopes that more people come over to the southside to support the store. TNCP Photo.

LANSING, MI — B&B Southside Produce opened in May of 2006. It is located at 2215 W. Holmes Road on the corner of Pleasant Grove.

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    Don’t Take Anything for Granted.

    "Come let us rejoice and be happy with our many blessings  that the Lord has given us."

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    The Friends and Family Plan

    Dear Readers,
    I was reading Duke University’s newspaper and found that they did an interesting study on friends.  The study reveals that Americans have fewer friends outside of the family.  Go figure.

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