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Seeking to Find a Treasure? Visit Aunt Ethel’s

Rina Risper19 years ago06 mins

Above: Jonathon Owens holding a Black Americana Aunt Jemima bank and Ethel Owens holds a Flow Blue plate featuring prominent poets.

LANSING, MI — On their first date in 1977, Jonathan and Ethel Owens went to a swap meet in Tacoma, WA. Ethel set up their date at the swap meet because of her love of antiques and unique items. Jonathan on the other hand, thought it would be a cheap date. He soon found out that the buying and selling of resale goods is a serious business. They’ve been together the last 29 years and have traveled the world collecting interesting finds.

Local & State

First of Three “POETRY IN THE CITY” Series on the Capitol Steps

Rina Risper19 years ago02 mins

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.

News Spotlight

BEING AN AMERICAN: Straddling the Color Line

Rina Risper19 years ago09 mins

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."

National & World

Special on Bahamas Travel :Celebrate the Tradition of Junkanoo

Rina Risper19 years ago06 mins

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.

Local & State

Celebrate the Month of July with Ice Cream

Rina Risper19 years ago04 mins

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.

Financial Focus

MCB Places in the “Down by the River Chili Cookoff”

Rina Risper19 years ago06 mins

Thousands of chiliheads toured the riverside Board of Water and Light (BWL) Chili Cook-Off to sample more than 2,000 gallons of chili and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Excuse Me, Are You Listening?

Dear Readers

Rina Risper19 years ago013 mins

Anissa finally had an opportunity to see the ocean and she “wasn’t even afraid of it”.

Dear Readers,

(This is a continuation of the column in the June 25, 2006 – July 8, 2006 edition)

Spreading The Family Love?

Rina Risper19 years ago012 mins

Dr. Rev. Linda Hollies takes a new position of Calvary United Methodist Church in Jackson, MI. Read about her thoughts about the journey her family has already begun to their new home.

Financial Focus

Don’t Bank on House Profits to Fund Retirement

Rina Risper19 years ago06 mins

To enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle, you will need to build your net worth before you retire.

You’re Small Business Isn’t Tiny, It’s Personalized!

Rina Risper19 years ago012 mins

I have been thinking about employing the services of a financial planner. Is there a guide that rates financial planners so I know whether I’m selecting a good one?