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

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.

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Dear Readers

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)

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Spreading The Family Love?

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.

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

    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?

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    Chris Standring Is Ready for Prime-Time

    Not many of you smooth fans may be familiar with guitarist Chris Standring, but with his recent release of “Soul Express”, I predict that is about to change.

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    The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift

    Studio: Universal (1 hr. 44 mins.)
    Plot: An American in Japan gets caught up in underground street racing and falls for a mobster’s girlfriend.
    Cast: Lucas Black, Shad ‘Bow Wow’ Gregory Moss, Nathalie Kelley, Sung Kang, Brian Tee
    Rating: PG-13
    Bottom Line: ***

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    You Come Too by Robert Frost

     

    You Come Too
    By Robert Frost
    ISBN: 0-8050-6985-2
    Publisher: Henry Holt
    Available: At bookstores everywhere

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    Kids Raise Money for Hospice Sign

     

    Students from Fairview show off their award from their
    philanthropic efforts. Photo courtesy of Hospice of Lansing.

    Each year, Mrs. Fuller’s Resource Room students at Forest View Elementary School raise money to donate to a charity. This year, the sale of the beautiful crystals raised $651.55 plus 50 Mexican pesos. The children donated the funds to the school’s neighbor, Hospice of Lansing Residence.

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