Trimesters, Grad Requirements, Student Success

On July 28th the Grand Rapids Times interns interviewed Grand Rapids Public School Superintendent Dr. Bernard Taylor. He spoke to us about the upcoming school year as well as his plans for the future for Grand Rapids Public school students.

[Click here for a PDF of the story featured on page 09 in this week’s issue of The Grand Rapids Times]

House Formally Apologizes For Slavery

The Grand Rapids Times
8-1-2008

By Jim Abrams
Associated Press Writer

Washington (AP) – The House of Representatives issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and segregation laws.

Read all about it in the Print Edition of the Grand Rapids Times (8/1/2008 issue).

KCTCC Offers Help With Getting Stimulus Payment
7,000 Households Eligible Have Not Yet Applied to Receive Tax Rebate

The Grand Rapids Times
8-1-2008

This year, the federal government passed a tax rebate to help stimulate the economy.

The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition is responding by welcoming people to a free event to help people file tax returns, ensuring they can receive the tax rebate.

A one-day only event will be held in Rockford on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the North Kent Service Center, 10075 Northland Dr. NE.

“We want to ensure that each person eligible for the rebate checks will receive them,” said Brenda Brame, program manager. Under the stimulus plan, each qualified filing adult will receive a minimum of $300.

“We also especially focused on preparing appropriate tax forms for those people who received at least $3,000 through Social Security, Railroad or Veterans benefits who would otherwise not file taxes. This year, they must file to be eligible for the stimulus payment.” Service will be provided on a walk-in basis; appointments are not necessary.

According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 7,000 Kent County households qualify but have not yet applied for the tax stimulus payment.

The only way to get a tax stimulus payment is to file a federal tax return for 2007.

Participants must bring picture identification, a social security card, Form SSA-1099 (social security benefits statement), RRB-1099 (railroad benefits statement) and veteran benefits (Department of Veterans Affairs monthly or yearly benefit total).

For more information, call United Way’s 2-1-1 or 616.459.2255.

Step Into The New at Kingdom Life Ministries

Kingdom Life Ministries grew out of the vision of Pastors Daniel Parker and Doriane Parker.

This sister and brother team, report that during a season of prayer and fasting, God opened the doors for them to birth KLM.

With this anointing, this church is truly on the move for the Kingdom of God. The congregation is filled with people of every race and culture.

“Come, step into the new” is the church’s slogan.

The church formerly located on 44th street in Kentwood, has experienced rapid membership growth and has a new location at 2317 Kalamazoo Avenue S.E.

KLM is dedicated to reaching our community, our city and the nations for the Lord Jesus Christ and the kingdom of God.

In an interview with the Grand Rapids Times, the brother and sister Pastoral team of Daniel and Doriane Parker, both shared their religious views, concepts and future goals of their ministry.

[Click here for a PDF of the story featured on page 08 in this week’s issue of The Grand Rapids Times]

Students from Creston High School

The Grand Rapids Times
8-1-2008

Grand Rapids – This group of students from the GRACEP Program at Creston High School completed a week of study at the Bio-technology Camp at Ferris State University. Shown front row, l. to r. are Charias Moss, Storee Harris, Prestina Stout and Ashia Shipp; Back row, l.to r. are Kara Chatterson, Katherine O’Leary, Breanne Newland, Christian Dorma, Mary and Laura.

Celebrations of Life

Local Evangelist, Psalmist & Musician Passes
By Veruynca C. Williams

The religious community of Grand Rapids and vicinity are mourning the recent death of Evangelist Gwendolyn Cutts-Clark who passed, Thursday, July 17, 2008.

Two celebration services are to honor her life and ministry. A Musical Evening Tribute will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 1 at Divine Grace Ministries Church.

The Homegoing Celebration will take place at Noon on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop F L Flippin officiating and her brothers; Minister Tommy Cutts and Minister James Cutts will jointly do the eulogy of their sister.

Rev. Charlie Jones is the pastor at Macedonia Baptist Church.

Celebration Of Life Services Held For Mrs. Ethel Christopher

Ethel Delores Christopher died July 23, 2008. Her Celebration of Life Services were at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, July 29, with Rev. Howard C. Earle, Jr., Senior Pastor, officiating.

[To read more about these celebrations of life, click here to download page 16 from the Print Edition of the Grand Rapids Times]

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