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January 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-Keystone Woods: A Local Rental Retirement Community

-A New Face In Town

-Starting The Year With A Plan For Your Career!

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Getting Started With Online Dating

Business Report Of The Month

  "Because You're Not Fully Dressed Without Your Brim and Crown"

Church News

   Church Donates Holiday Baskets

Community Focus

   Junior Achievement Introduces Its "Urban Initiative Project"

   Minority Law Day Workshop Scheduled For January 21 at Western New England College School of Law

   Community Honors Key Players Ambassadors

   WTCC Radio Station Presented Their Annual Christmas Party For City Children

Community News Bits

Education: Turning Around An Underperforming School

Financial "Cents": Stay Currnet On Your Insurance Needs

Health Matters: Healthy Tips For The New Year

Latino Perspective: Strengthen Your Life By Nurturing Your Soul

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Monique and the entire staff of Mill Pond Village

     Jackyn Stevenson, Senior Writer, Business West

     James Harden (Lilburn, GA)

My View: "Happy Holidays!"

Our Lives, Our Views, Our World: Makin' Laws: Students Hold A Mock Sexual Harassment Hearing

Religion: Standing Before God's Open Door

Seniors In Action: The Ray Family Travels The United States  

Features

  Pen & Ink:

    His Name Was King

     A Poem For Grandma

  My New Year's Resolution

  Chitlins 2005

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February 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-Miguel King's Journey: From Addiction To Redemption

-Art For The Soul: Something Of Our Own

-"Drill And Kill" - Not Quite "Axed" Yet

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Rediscovering Our History On The Web

Community Focus

Financial "Cents": Time To Bring Home Some International Investments?

Latino Perspective: Trio Voces De Mi Pueblo

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Jewell Hodges

     Beverly Blanchard

Publisher's Desk: From Silly To Serious: Two Book Reviews From 2005

Our Views, Our World, Our Lives:

   "Reading, Writing and Amer-I-Can"

   Citizen Schools At Work At Duggan Middle School

Seniors In Action: Reflections From Jeanette Hurst

your View: Ward Represntation vs. Springfield City Receivership

Features

  Business Report Of The Month

  Pen & Ink:

     Danny Glover's Got Nothing On Me

     Black Child

     My People (Part I)

Sports Heroes: Where Are They Now?

   "All Western Mass" The Hard Way

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March 1, 2006  Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-"Why Should I?": From Addiction To Redemption II

-Know Your History!

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Eye Care for Computer Users

Community Focus

    Area Colleges Step Up To The Plate

Education: A "Prep" School is Coming

Financial "Cents": Take Advantage of Higher IRA "Catch-Up" Limits

Health Matters: MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Latino Perspective: Latinas Who Have Made Their Mark in History

Letter's To The Publisher:

     George Marshall (for Black History Month)

Publisher's Desk: Councilor Rooke Is Wrong!

Our Views, Our World, Our Lives:

Religion:

  Coming Down From Brokeback Mountain

  Church Women United of Greater Springfield

your View: Keep Congress' Hands Off Head Start (Submited by Naational Head Start Board Chairman, Ron Herndon, and reprinted with permission)

Features

  Business Report Of The Month

  Pen & Ink:

     The Front Of The Bus With Rosa Parks

     Still Waiting

     My People (Part II)

     The Tucked Away Secret: Local Author Publishes First Book  (Troubled Times) (Boy You Shined)

Sports Heroes: Where Are They Now?

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April 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-I Loved The Drugs! From Addiction To Redemption III

-Mind, Body and Spirit Martial Arts Institute Gains Popularity

-Wynn Image Makers, LLC - A "Multifaceted" Business Enterprise

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Free Software To Protect Your Computer

Business Report Of The Month

  MARCH:  Mind, Body and Spirit Martial Arts Institute Gains Popularity

  APRIL:  Wynn Image Makers, LLC - A "Multifaceted" Business Enterprise

Community Focus

   Kappa Alpha PSI To Hold Regional Meeting In Springfield

Education: "Wellness" Is Also Our Business

Financial "Cents": Life Insurance and Your Favorite Charity

Health Matters: Springfield Celebrates Public Health Month (Calendar)

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Cody Williams

     Richard Little/Proprietor - The Brim and Crown Shop

     Jim and Cheryl Holben (Reprinted with permission)

     George "Big Will" Williams

     C. Roldan, B.S.

     Robert E. McCollum, Former Springfield Schol Committee Member

My View - Publisher's Desk:  It Was Hard To Believe That He Didn't Come Back Alive

Religion: From Obituary To Opportunity: Ezekiel (37:1-11)

Seniors In Action: The Founding Of The Pastors' "Freedom Choir" 

Your View: NEWS RELEASE - Let's Be Fair (March 14, 2006)

Features

  New! A Caribbean Point of View

  Thank You, Kappas

Pen & Ink:

    Katrina

     Time

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May 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-A Long Fall From Grace Reversed: From Addiction To Redemption IV

-Diva Couture: Women Entrepreneurs Provide Excellent Mother's Day Gift Ideas

-New Spirit Day Spa: Women Entrepreneurs Provide Excellent Mother's Day Gift Ideas

-Olive Tree Books-n-Voices: Women Entrepreneurs Provide Excellent Mother's Day Gift Ideas

A Caribbean Point of View

   A Caribbean Taste

   Cricket: From Lords, England To Springfield, Massachusetts

   Jamaica Installs Female Prime Minister

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Young People Online-Rules For Their Safety

Career Tips: You've Got Questions??? We've Got Answers

Community Focus

   A "Living Treasure"

Education: Be Proactive - Don't Wait Until The Horse Is Out Of The Barn To Complain!

Financial "Cents": Are You Properly Insured?

Latino Perspective: Immigration Reform: Passions And Rhetoric Run High

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Mildred Dunbar

My View - Publisher's Desk:  Edith Artis: "Y'all Worry About It!"

Religion: Rank In The Kingdom

Seniors In Action: The African American Mother - An Inspiration

Features

  Filling The Void: How To Celebrate Mother's Day When You Don't Have One

   My Mother

   STCC To Offer Degree Option In Sports and Entertainment Management

Pen & Ink:

   Litany Of A Wife

    It's Time To Change

    A Mother's Day Reflection

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June 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

-They Threw Black Bodies Away and Used Their Gravestones for Landfill

-Hallelujah Anyhow! Lost, Found and Saved

A Caribbean Point of View

   The Caribbean Island & Culture

   A Father's Day Tribute: The Legacy Continues

   Democrat Of Distinction Award Ceremony

   The Caribbean American Cultural Center

    A Caribbean Profile: Trevor V. Hodge

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Websites of The Month

Community Focus

   Karolyn Ali's Visit Inspires HCC

Community News

  BuildingPublic Confidence In Police Through Civilian Oversight

Education: Passing the Torch: The Good, The Bad and The....

Financial "Cents": Fixed Annuity may Help Fill Retirement Planning Gaps

Latino Perspective: Chase Away The Gas Price Blues

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Loretta & Melanie

     Demetrius A. Otey

     Zee Johnson

My View - Publisher's Desk:  Remember The Evil and Don't Let It Happen Again

Our Views, Our Lives, Our World

     A Quest To Find The Best Desserts In Springfield

Religion: Changing One's Arm

Seniors In Action: Remembering African American Dads

Features

  2006 Hampden Bank Stone Soul Festival News

   Even In This

   Saturday Night Live

   A Red Carpet Celebration

Pen & Ink:

   Hats

    Daddy's Girl

    Mirror, Mirror....I Don't Need You!

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July 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

See What's New In Point of View

A Caribbean Point of View

   Trinidad and Tobago Open In Style

   Springfield Cricket...Surging Forward

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Bridging The Gap In The Digital Divide

Art From A-Z

  "A" is for Awilda

Community Focus

   How Do You Say Good-Bye to A Legend?

   Swan Is Running Again!

   Mason Square Senior Center Holds 3rd Annual Volunteer Recognition Program

Education: Maybe COMMON SENSE really isn't so COMMON

Financial "Cents": Retiring?  Watch Out For Investment Scams

Health Matters: Hampden County "Open Wide" Pilot Project

Latino Perspective: Grassroots Delegates Stir 2006 Convention

Letter's To The Publisher:

     The Editor

     L. Hazel Edmonds Brandrum

     Victoria A. Eckstein

     Mrs. Edna Wilson

My View - Publisher's Desk:  What's New In Point Of View

Parent & Community Engagement

     Calling All Parents

Religion: God's Great Love

Seniors In Action: Reflecting On My Life In Springfield, Part I

Features

  Summer Camp Opportunities

   An Explosive Parade of God's Heavenly Colors

   Linda J. Belton, Outstanding Faculty Member

   Stone Soul, Inc.

Pen & Ink:

   How I Met My Husband

    Citizen

    Don't Give Up On Love

    Open Your Dreams

    Some Unspoken Words

Sports

    Earl Woods, Sr.

    John B. McLendon

    Chase Austin

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August 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

She Walked and Worked with Kings. . .And We Hardly Knew Her

A Caribbean Point of View

   What Is Carnival?

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: My Computer Is Very Slow! I Think It May. . .

Community Focus

   Coblie Awards Scholarship To Kinshasa Fowlkes

Community Perspective:  Is Massachusetts Ready To Elect A Black Governor

Education: When's The Last Time You Heard A Good Story?

Financial "Cents": Make Sure You Know What Your 457 Plan Offers

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective: Acuna Real Estate to Celebrate 5th Anniversary

Letter's To The Publisher:

     Gloria Wilson

Your View: Millie Dunbar    

My View - Support Kappas' Good Works

Parent & Community Engagement

     Let's Do This! Our Kids Need Us!!

Religion: As A Person Thinketh, So Is He (She)

Seniors In Action: Reflecting On My Life In Springfield and Beyond

Pen & Ink:

   My Friend Emilie

    Lost

Questions For Queen Tiye: Dear Giftless Guest

Sports

    Allyson Felix

    Abebe Bikila

    Gary Russell, Jr.

Features

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September 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

United We Stand. . . "Two Churches Become One"

A Caribbean Point of View

   Carnival 2006?

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: High Speed Internet & Wireless Network Access Options

Business Report of The Month: Need Money? Just Ask Anderson Greene!

Career Tips: Work-Life Balance

Community Focus

   Mason Square Community Striving To Keep Youth Drug Free

   Ebony Fashion Fair presents: "Stylishly Hot"

   HCC Offers Free Class To Adult Learners

   Popular Drummer in September TD Banknorth Jazz Jam

   What Is Step Up Springfield and How Can you Help?  A Simple Conversation

   Publich Opinions Requested on Amendment of MCAS Appeals Regulations

Community Perspective:  Who Is Our "Open Enemy?"

Education: Back To School: We Begin, Again!

Financial "Cents": Don't Throw Your Mortgage Into "Reverse"

Health Matters:

Latino Perspective: Dr. Denise L. Pagan-Vega: A Breath Of Fresh Air!

Letter's To The Publisher:

    Ruth S. Njiiri

    Russell J. Peotter, General Manager

    Millie Dunbar

    Elisabeth Budd

    Carolyn Caraballo

Publisher's Note

My View - Publishing A Newspaper Can Be Dangerous!

Parent & Community Engagement

     The Most Important Resources For Back To School

Religion: International Association of Ministers' WivesMinisters' Widows, Inc.

Seniors In Action: Seniors, Don't Wait For Tragedy To Strike!

Pen & Ink:

   Why I Got Up Today

    Teacher, Teacher

Questions For Queen Tiye: Dear Socially Conscious

Sports

    National Black Scuba Divers - African Americans In Scuba Diving

    "The Way I See It!"

    Captain William Pinkney. . . 1st African American To Sail Around The World

Features

   Janet Troutman-Smmons To Receive Ubora Award

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October 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

Joe Dumars Luncheon

A Caribbean Point of View

   Springfield Caribbean Cultural Festival 2006 "In Review"

   Hartford Carnival Celebration

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Voice Over IP (VoIP) What is it?

Community Focus

   Collaborating To Support Our Youth Building Character Through Action

Community Perspective:  Your Vote Really Does Count

Education: Coaching Rules!!!!

Financial "Cents": Time To Think About Medicare Drug Benefit

Health Matters: ACS Educate Women About Breast Cancer Awareness

Letter's To The Publisher:

    Gerry Garner

    Robert Brown, Jr.

    Dayton, Ohio

Parent & Community Engagement

     What Is Parent Involvement?  You Decide

Religion: I Will Do A New Thing

Seniors In Action: Your Future Depends On Many Things

Pen & Ink:

   Don't Give Up On Me

Questions For Queen Tiye: Dear Unknowing Mom

Sports

    Hammerin' Hank Aaron

    "The Way I See It!"

    Ted "Rags" Rhodes

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November 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

Happy 80th Birthday to "The Conetssa Of The Central Office"

Alive In America

Bobby Knight Inducted Into New England Basketball Hall of Fame

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: Windows Vista - Microsoft Next Big Thing

Community Focus

   Step Up Springfield: It's About Character

   Girl Scouts Celebrate 95th Anniversary

Community Perspective:  The Kerry Healey Campaign: Mudsliging At Its Best

Education: How Important Is Benchmarking?

Financial "Cents": Cast Your Ballot For Smart Investment Moves

Health Matters: Caring Health Center Receives Major Diabetes Grant

Latino Perspective: Springfield Spanish Speaking Citizens Gain Access To Voting

Letter's To The Publisher:

    Jean Foggs

    Valerie Langley

My View - White Folks Are All Right! - Reprint

Parent & Community Engagement:  Home School Compact

Religion: The Church and Politics

Seniors In Action: Living Out "So-Called" Golden Years

Pen & Ink:

   The "Hood"

    School: Circa 21st Century

Questions For Queen Tiye: Dear Dining Solo

Sports

    "Big John" Merritt

    "The Way I See It!"

    Associated Press Sports Editors

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December 1, 2006 Point of View Archive

Cover Story:

It Was A Saturday Night And The Joint Was Jumpin'!

Ms. Senior America Pageant

Citizens Of The Year Award

AFAM Newsbits

Accross The Digital Divide: I Have An Old PC. . . How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Black Sports International:

   In Memory of. . .John "Buck" O'Neil (1911-2006)

   National Football League: The 2006 Racial/Gender Report Card

   The Way I See It!

A Caribbean Point Of View: News From The Caribbean

Career Tips: Loose Lips Can Sink Ships

Community Focus

   Still Filling The Void With K.Y.D.S.

   Seasoned Saints Ministry "Gospel, "Grits and Gravy Breakfast"

   Black Men of Greater Springfield

   The Fifteenth Annual Ms. Senior MA Golden Girl Pageant

   Local Young Lady Captures Her Dream!

   POV Recognized With Omega Award

   Key Players Project - Youth Summit

Community Perspective:  History Is Made In Massachusetts

Outlook On Education: . . .With A Sense OF Urgency

Financial "Cents": Holidays Are Happier When You Control Spending

Health Matters:

  Power To End Stroke

  The Cancer House Of Hope Annual Luminaria Event

Latino Perspective: Moving Beyond 2006

Letter's To The Publisher:

   Suzanne Hendery, Baystate Health

   Dr. Charles G. Hurst, Jr.

The Publisher's Desk: Mission Accomplished! Happy New Year

Parent & Community Engagement: "What Have You Done About It?"

Pen & Ink:  

      Christmas In New England

Questions For Queen Tiye:  Help For The Holidays

Religious POV: The Power To Walk

Seniors In Action: Election Musing, Flu Shots And Remember The Elderly

   

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