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The Phantom of the Opera

Apr 27, 2010Column

A diva, a protégé, a former lover, a chance at stardom, romance, jealousy, the “opera ghost” and an epic musical score all come together for the U.S. tour of Andrew…

High Hoops: Miss Basketball Leads Trojans to Championship

Apr 27, 2010Column

East Lansing High School’s girls basketball team’s climb to the top as State Champions last season was a bit of a surprise. After all, the Trojans had never in their…

Eco-Educating: Janice Vedder

Apr 27, 2010Column

As Delta Township Clerk, Janice Vedder is responsible for maintaining registration for elections, training election inspectors, putting together board minutes and keeping records.
However, one of the greatest contributions to…

Environmental Steward: Edith Suttles

Apr 27, 2010Column

One of Edith Suttles’ favorite places in the world is New York, which is home to her two daughters, Cressida and Meredith, who are paving their way in the entertainment…

Lifelong Learner: Joanne Bridgford

Apr 27, 2010Column

Joanne Bridgford loves a good challenge.
For the mother of three who refuses to sit at home, multitasking isn’t intimidating — it’s exhilarating.
Bridgford manages to remain family-oriented while driving…

Reduce Injury Risk with Strength Training

Apr 27, 2010Column

When our kids are young and just starting to play sports, we want to keep them safe. We buy them protective equipment and make sure they are taught the proper…

Green is the New Black

Apr 27, 2010Column

Eco-Chic Styles for Spring
Long gone are the days of boxy hemp dresses and hippie-style clothing; eco-friendly fashion has turned eco-chic. Fashion designers and retailers have become more aware of…

Spring Forward with Eco-Chic Flair

Apr 27, 2010Column

Sometimes we simply take things for granted. It’s so easy to just go about your merry old way trotting through life, not truly seeing or appreciating how we’re taken care…

Mysteries to Unravel

Apr 27, 2010

From setting to time period, there is little to connect Jacqueline Winspear’s The Mapping of Love and Death and Wendy Webb’s The Tale of Halcyon Crane — except that the main character…

Civility Counts in our Community

Apr 27, 2010Column

The month of May is International Civility Awareness Month. This was spearheaded by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) in an effort to bring to light how uncivil acts…

Restaurant Review: Benson’s Vinaigrettes

Apr 27, 2010Column

Several people have mentioned Benson’s Vinaigrettes restaurant to me, so I decided to stop in for dinner on my way to Horrock’s Market. The restaurant does catering and a busy…

Movie Review: Death at a Funeral

Apr 27, 2010Column

When I think of the month of May, two things come to mind. The first is an image of the earth bursting with new life and beauty and light. The…

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