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November 2016

FLINT

Joe King-President

WHO WE ARE

Editorial Board Donna Calvin, Bill Hammond, Jane Richardson, Sandra E. Robinson, Carma Lewis, Chris Frye

& WHAT WE DO

L a yo u t an d D e si gn Chevon Wilborn [email protected] Chris Frye

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Flint Neighborhoods United is a coalition of block clubs, neighborhood associations and crime watch captains and presidents (or their designated representative) who come together on the first Saturday of each month to share information and leverage their resources to create positive change in the Greater Flint community. The group’s focus is from a citywide perspective versus the focus of the individual members of a specific neighborhood or area within the city. The group has three goals. They are: 1. Improve communication among and between stakeholders at all levels. 2. Create and maintain an environment that supports safe and healthy neighborhoods 3. Re-establish a city-wide sense of community with a shared responsibility. Sometimes I think that we forget how very unique Flint Neighborhoods United is……year after year, month after month, a very broad and diverse group comes together on a Saturday morning for 2 hours to learn, listen, share ideas and solutions and information……and even more amazing are the consistent voices coming to share info: police department, fire department, planners, land bank, library, agencies, block clubs, individuals….and we have a culture that listens to one another! More than that, we have an active on line communication arm sharing what you want shared every day all day and a newspaper to share successes, ideas, and info with each of our groups and the larger city. As I leave the presidency and LaVerne McGowan turns over secretarial duties, I wanted us to think about how very important we all are to one another and to Flint: coalition…., regular meetings…. leverage our resources…., city-wide perspective…. And I would add again that word unique. It sounds simple but the gift of your time and thought… the importance to each of us to have a place both to share our worries and our solutions and to have leadership from all kinds of institutions give us their time and information over and over…. this is unique and essential. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you for two years! In our December meeting, we will elect a new chairperson and secretary – this is an important 2

and smooth transition so plan on December 3rd at 9 a.m. In our November meeting an extended round robin from all parts of our city celebrated what was happening, invited others to work beside us on a project or come learn about it, and raised up problems and issues. Just a part of what we shared - “need bite in our laws” “catch the small stuff all of the time” “not enough police to do that” “if we don’t stop the small violations that matter to neighbors - trucks and cars on lawns and vacant land…open drug dealing… slow or no response to neighborhood issues, then what will happen to our neighborhoods, our elderly, our children” “Ticketing means court means police in court to testify means they are not on the street.” “What will the millage renewals do? And if they don’t pass, what will that do?” “Community policing…is that us or us and police and court….” “THREE community build playgrounds in 3 weeks!!!” “Volunteers from all over…the work to plan for them involved hundreds of hours and organizing all kinds of resources… and they ar e ser ving our kids and neighborhoods all over the city.” Thank you all.

Joe King Flint Officials Reach Waste Agreement

FLINT, Mich. (10/21/16) — A tentative agreement has been officially reached in the dispute over waste collection services in the City of Flint. The matter has been resolved and upon approval by the Receivership Transition Advisory Board, (RTAB) the Mayor, City Council and Genesee County Court agree that the case will be dismissed with prejudice. City officials have extended a one-year contract to Republic Services. During this period, Republic will agree to collect waste in Flint for the same price as offered by Rizzo Environmental Services. Mayor Weaver thanks the residents of Flint for their patience and understanding during this negotiation process. Now that this matter is nearly resolved, she and her team look forward to continuing the progress being made in the City of Flint. Editor’s note: F lint City Council approved the proposed contract unanimously at City Council Meeting on October 24. There was one abstention. Contract is subject to review by Receivership Transition Advisory Board. (RTAB)

On Your Calendar????? Changes in Water Site POD Hours: Noon – 6, Monday – Saturday at all nine water resource sites.

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The Cultural Center Presents: (check website for ticket information): November 9 – November 30, Each Wednesday at 12:15 pm, Art a la Carte, a series of free of charge programs focusing on the arts Flint Institute of Arts, November 10, November 18, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Whiting, Join Wonka on a madcap discovery of the importance of selflessness November 15, November 16, Dirty Dancing, Whiting, 7:30 pm, Classic Story on Stage November 19, 2:30 pm, “An All American Christmas”, Whiting, 44th Consecutive year of the 250 voice CMI Concert Choir. December 1, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, 32nd, Holiday Walk, Whiting, A free, evening of musical entertainment throughout the galleries. Tree lighting 5:15 pm in Durant Plaza December 3, Nutcracker, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; December 4, 3:00 pm, the magic of the holidays told with music and dance, December 10, December 18, 7pm – 8pm, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Whiting, 1025 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503 December 12, 8:00 pm, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Whiting, an evening-length production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, DJ and violinist. December 17, 7:00 pm, December 18, 3:00 pm, Whiting, Holiday Pops, Flint Symphony Orchestra, and friends bring festive favorites.

Friends of the Flint Public Library Drop-Off It’s time to clean out your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video and audio tapes and donate them to the Flint Public Library! The Friends of the Flint Public Library will help you unload your donations at the garage entrance Saturday, November 5 and December 3, 10am-Noon. No encyclopedias or excessively worn books. Gift donation forms are available for tax purposes.

On the Calendar...

Second Friday Art Walk, November 11, 6 – 8, Downtown Flint, free FLINT Our Community Our Voice, articles and ads due. November 15, 5 p.m. Fiction Only Book Club Join us at the Flint Public Library, Wednesday, November 16, noon for a discussion of “Shanghai Redemption” by Xiaolong Qui. Tween/Tween Writers Workshop The Flint Public Library will host a series of Writers’ Workshops for Teens and Tweens (ages 11-19), 4-5:30pm, November 8, 22, December 6 and 20. Flint Public Library Thanksgiving Hours Open Wednesday, November 23, 9am-6pm

Closed Thursday-Monday November 24-28

Family Holiday Craft Families are invited to make mosaic art with Painterly Pottery. Flint Public Library, Saturday, December 3, noon. Call 810.249-2170 to register. An Hour of Code What is Code? How does it work? Why is it important? Code is the language used to give computers a brain. Everyone, from ages 4 to 104, are invited to spend one hour exploring Code at the Flint Public Library, Wednesday, December 7, 1 pm and Saturday, December 10, 11am. Flint Neighborhoods United, December 3, 9 – 11 a.m., Election of Officers, Woodside Church,1509 E. Court Street Glendale Hills Neighborhood Asso, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m., W. Cour t Str eet Chur ch of Gold, 2920 W. Court St.

Wondering About Legionella?

Guidance from Dr. Donald R. Vereen, Jr., University of Michigan School of Public Health

What is Legionalla? Legionella is one of sever al bacter ia that can cause pneumonia. In order to get this kind of pneumonia, the Legionella bacteria have to be in water spray and inhaled/breathed into your lungs. Drinking water, even water that is contaminated with bacteria, does not cause pneumonia. Who is at risk? People who are most at risk for getting Legionella pneumonia are: People over 50 and/or have: a smoking habit (and those who quit) lung disease (like emphysema, chronic bronchitis) weak immune systems (like chemotherapy patients) to take medicine to slow the immune system (like kidney transplant patients) If you have cold/flu symptoms with a fever - that means a cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache Go see your doctor / seek medical car e. Ask if you have pneumonia. Ask them if they will test for "Legionella"

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OUR COMMUNITY, OUR VOICE 10.15.2016

The draft South Flint Community Plan is still available for viewing and review online at Imagineflint.com. Staff is also willing to print hard copies in the City Hall Planning Office for anyone interested. Final comments, thoughts, feedback on the plan is due to Kristin Stevenson in the planning office by Wednesday November 9, 2016. The team then anticipates releasing a revised version of the plan on November 18. The Flint Housing Commission made its final selection of Norstar Development to enter into an agreement to begin work on the redevelopment and relocation of Atherton East. Norstar’s team will work directly with the FHC, the City, planning consultants and the community to finalize a viable housing development and relocation strategy for Atherton East. Work on implementation of the 50+ projects identified in the plan is already underway. The CN team held six successful roundtable sessions with community partners in late September to seek commitment to the implementation of specific projects. The team will continue to work with the partners in order to bring services and increase community participation in programming. Further, work on the Atherton Park conservation plan is scheduled to begin in mid-October. Visit the South Flint Community Plan webpage to see what improvements residents are looking forward to see at Atherton Park. The CN team will also host its final community meeting in November. The goal of the meeting will be to share strategies identified within the plan and accept final comments and feedback from the community. Join us on November 10, 2016 at the Brennan Senior Center as we celebrate South Flint and all the work that has gone into the plan! The event will be held from 5:30-7:00pm. Please share your thoughts on the draft plan email and plan to join us at our next community event where we will seek further comments on the vision and projects for transformation in South Flint. Like the South Flint Community Plan Facebook page and stay updated. Or visit the project website at ImagineFlint.com. If you have an interest in being involved or attending meetings, please contact Kristin Stevenson via email at [email protected] or phone at (810) 766-7426 x2065.

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Girls and STEM are a Natural Fit For Curiosity Academy Curiosity Academy, a community based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts) program for girls is back for a third year and the program continues to grow! Curiosity Academy is a collaborative community based program for 6th-8th grade girls in Genesee County. Partnering institutions Kettering University and University of Michigan-Flint work collaboratively to offer high quality STEM programming, including field trips and site visits to local venues. The afterschool community STEM club for girls provides a risk free opportunity to explore STEM concepts without the pressure of grades or standardized tests and encourage females to pursue further studies in STEM fields while providing positive role models. Students will have an exciting opportunity to explore STEM concepts through a variety of hands -on activities which support their academic coursework and curiosity in science and related fields. Plans are underway to expose students to a variety of fun, yet educational experiences. Participants will enjoy learning the science behind music and theater, how to read blueprints, study concussions, health science and much more! Curiosity Academy offers exposure to professionals in a variety of career fields, including chemistry, engineering, architecture, manufacturing, construction, health and biology. Co-Directors for 2016 are Monique Wilhelm and Samantha Jackson of University of Michigan-Flint and Essence Wilson of Communities First, Inc. The positive impact of the program is clear to directors, students and parents. According to Samantha Jackson, “We knew the interest was there and we knew if we caught the girls at an early age, they could pursue what they wanted, rather than what others think they should.” The program is currently recruiting students for the 2016-2017 school year (OctoberJune). Up to 25 girls will be accepted and the cost is $150. Tuition assistance and transportation support are available to those who need it. For more information, please visit blogs.umflint.edu/curiosityacademy or call Samantha Jackson at (810) 762-3277.

CFI Celebrates an Exciting Summer and Shares Upcoming Events Over 3,100 people attended Communities First, Inc.’s Movies Under the Stars series this summer. Five movies were screened and there was plenty of pre-movie fun to be had. All of the events were family friendly and free thanks to generous sponsors. Children of all ages enjoyed pre-party activities such as lawn games, CFI Olympics, inflatables, a petting zoo and a photo booth. Snacks were a big hit, who could resist popcorn, candy, pizza and ice cream? Communities First, Inc. Team Members logged more than 540 volunteer hours during the series. Our team helped set up, greet and assist guests, run activities and of course prepare and serve concessions to everyone in attendance. CFI is always looking for Team Members (volunteers) to help in a variety of roles. If you have an interest in helping the Flint community and a little time on your hands, be sure to reach out by email ([email protected]) or send them a message on Facebook. Although the summer has come to an end and outdoor movies are no longer feasible, the fun doesn’t end there. CFI will host its A frican A merican Film Series beginning in November at Flint Institute of Arts. This is the second year for the series which presents independent films showcasing African American producers, directors, writers and actors. Independent films often go unnoticed because they are not available in mainstream theaters. Be sure to join CFI in celebrating these unique films, touring the galleries. Dates for the series are: Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 and Feb. 9, which are all Thursday evenings. Film titles will be released soon, so be on the lookout for more details. Communities First, Inc. has four programs: affordable housing, economic development, arts and culture outreach and environmental education. The organization is known for renovating the historic Oak School on Fifth Street downtown, turning it into senior apartments. If you’ve driven down Court Street lately, you have probably noticed the Swayze Court Apartments project that is in construction. The project will be complete before the end of the year and potential residents are eagerly awaiting a new place to live. Be sure to like the Communities First, Inc. Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events. For more information, please contact them through their website (www.communitiesfirstinc.org) or on Facebook.

DOES FLINT HAVE “REPORTABLE DISEASES”? Flint is hearing more words and descriptions about diseases than we ever wanted to hear! In a meeting the other day, Dr. Donald R. Vereen, Jr. of the University of Michigan School of Public Health answered questions – and we asked him to put his answers in writing to share with FLINT Our Community Our Voices readers. DO WE HAVE ANY REPORTABLE DISEASES? Yes, we do have some. Why are they reported? Reporting is the one of the ways for health agencies to help us stop the spread and prevent future outbreaks. What is being reported now? SHIGELLA and LEGIONELLA infections are 2 examples of serious illnesses that must be reported to the State of Michigan and on to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Reporting these serious infections helps Michigan and its health department and the CDC keep track of the spread of these infections, stop the spread, and most importantly, prevent a future outbreak of the infection. 5

Flint’s New Public Montessori Elementary Program Working with the Flint Community Schools, a community group called Montessori Elementary for Flint has established a free Montessori classroom serving children in kindergarten and first grade, with plans to add second grade next year. Montessori is an educational method with features making it different from traditional schooling. Students have limited freedom to choose their work. The teacher acts as a guide, setting up a carefully prepared environment for children to work alone or in small groups on tasks while the teacher works with each child according to their unique interests. Another feature is the use of hands-on materials. In a Montessori classroom, students share responsibility for the care of the learning materials, their space, and the peaceful classroom community. Also encouraged is building their sense of self-discipline, making decisions based on their own needs and those of the group. Lastly the classroom is intentionally multi-age; typically a three-year age span, mirroring family life and giving younger and older students the chance to learn from each other. The multi-age nature of the Montessori classroom makes it easier for students to grow at their own pace for whatever skill they are focused on at that time. The kindergarten-first grade Montessori classroom is located at Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary, next to the Flint Children’s Museum and Kettering University. A limited number of slots are available this year. There is potential to expand to a second classroom in the second semester depending on demand. Students do not need to live in Flint. The number of interested families is a key to planning for additional classrooms, so families who are interested for this year (K-1) or next year (K-2) are encouraged to fill out an interest form as soon as possible. For more information, call the Flint Community Schools Central Enrollment Office at (810) 760-1232.

Interested applicants can get started by contacting Habitat’s Neighborhood Services Director, Vincent Slocum @ 810-766-9089 x 208 or, [email protected]. More information on our website: www.geneseehabitat.org/flintbrand

Flint BRAND is made possible with the support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

Contact: Chris Frye cfr [email protected]

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Tween/Tween Writers Workshop

The Flint Public Library will host a series of Writers’ Workshops for Teens and Tweens (ages 11-19), 4-5:30pm, November 8, 22, December 6 and 20. There will be writing each session. Bring your creative samples to share. The workshops will be facilitated by Connor Coyne, author and director of Flint’s Gothic Funk Press.

Fiction Only Book Club

Join us at the Flint Public Library, Wednesday, November 16, noon for a discussion of “Shanghai Redemption” by Xiaolong Qui. Inspector Chen managed for years to balance the interests of the Communist Party and the promises made by his job as Chief Inspector at Shanghai Police Department, until one too many controversial cases embarrassed powerful elements in the Party. Chen now finds himself in a new position with no power, stripped of his titles and his job duties discredited, and isolated. Now, with the few allies and with his own reputation and life on the line, he is facing the most dangerous corruption case o this career.

Cultural Center Holiday Walk

Tuesday, December 6, 5:30-8pm Enjoy the festivities at all the Cultural Center buildings, free and open to the public!

New Tinker Table at the Flint Public Library Parents bring your children to the Flint Public Library to have fun and learn while playing. Our Children’s Learning Place is home to a new Tinker Table with lots of Legos and Tinker Toys for children to explore, make and create. Why is the Library creating opportunities for play? “Creative play is essential to a child’s brain development,” says Kay Schwartz, Library Director. “ It’s also one of the five critical elements of early childhood literacy. The other elements include reading, writing, singing and talking. These play tables will make the Library an even more valuable resource for families with young children.” The Library is focused on early literacy because it is absolutely essential to a child’s success in life. The best way for the Library to make an impact is to help parents nurture pre-reading skills that can easily fit into their lives. Demonstrating the importance of creative play, and making it accessible, is another important way that the Library is reaching out to the community to impact literacy. This is even more important as parents seek to mitigate the impact of lead exposure on their children. The Flint Public Library seeks to promote Every Child Ready To Read through programs and resources which support singing, talking, reading, writing and playing. 8

ASK KIA (For Sound Solutions)

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Kia, my best girlfriend is acting funny. We use to talk on the phone every day. Now she hardly ever calls, and most of the time when I call her I get her voice mail. I don’t know why she has changed so much. What can I do to get the relationship back to the way it use to be? I’m confused. A. You didn’t say whether or not you have spoken with her about how you’re feeling. You should be open and honest with her about your concerns. Then decide your direction based on your conversation with her. Understand that all things are but for a season, and subject to change. If your friend is not responding as you would like, accept her choices, and move on. You cannot control how another person thinks or feels. Accept the things you cannot change, change the things you can, and pray for wisdom to know the difference. Q. Why is it Kia that women seem to get upset with each other about things that men don’t seem to be concerned about at all? My girlfriend got upset with me when she came by to pick me up for a concert, and I wasn’t wearing the outfit I had told her I would wear when she asked what I was going to wear. I’ve got three brothers and I’ve never heard a man express any concern about what another man is wearing. What’s up with women kia? A. Your friend appears to be suffering from some degree of low self- esteem, with difficulty being okay with her own decisions. Don’t take responsibility for her lack of confidence. In the future you might want to answer her question of what you are wearing with uncertainty in order to force, and allow her to make her own choices, and free you up to change your mind without guilt; which is your perfect right.

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What a Difference a Day Made

-Sandra E

Many organizations working together, brought 166 volunteers to Flint to make a positive impact in Flint neighborhoods. Central Michigan University (CMU) reached out to Jennifer McCardle at the American Red Cross (ARC) who referred CMU to Salvation Army. Based on a recommendation by ARC, Clarence Campbell, the director of Power of One-Fight Against Blight was asked to organize one hundred-fifty Central Michigan University student volunteers who came to help in the fight against blight. Clarence borrowed equipment from the Neighborhood Engagement Hub and Keep Genesee County Beautiful and in one day changed many sites. Students helped Keep Genesee County Beautiful paint playground equipment at Fleming Park and Sarvis Park; Asbury United Methodist Church paint Asbury House; Potter Longway Neighborhood Association clean three vacant properties; City of Flint Blight Elimination Department clean Fenton Road and Ballenger Apartments; and South Parks Neighborhood Association clean a blighted area at the corner of 14th and Clifford Streets. Eighteen CMU students supported SouthParks Neighborhood Assn efforts. Clifford and 14th was the students’ last stop. As soon as project goals were outlined by the coordinator, the students separated into work groups and, “GOT TO WORK!” They filled a huge dumpster with construction debris, yard waste and a large amount of household trash. Although their workday started at 8:00 am; at numerous sites; after working four hours they were not ready to leave. When the bus, provided by MTA, rolled up at 4:00 pm to take them to a spaghetti dinner, provided by Asbury Church, most of the students frantically continued to work while their possessions were loaded onto the bus. They had discovered a sidewalk, hidden beneath trash and vegetation and were determined to complete the unveiling. Some students said they came because it was a part of their curriculum. Most said they came because they liked making a difference. One participant stated over and over how happy it made her to be able to make such a visible difference. The SouthParks Neighborhood Assn volunteers used words like awesome and amazing in their description of the students’ efforts and the area’s transformation. Since they had to leave before the task was complete the students hoped their work would be an inspiration to local residents.

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MICHIGAN STATE POLICE CITIZENS’ ACADEMY BEGINS

The Michigan State Police Citizens’ Academy began its 8 week journey on October 18. The Academy will meet for 8 weeks covering a variety of subjects. The purpose of the Academy is:  To familiarize citizens in our community with the operation of the MSP  To give citizens a better understanding of the procedures troopers follow and why  To increase citizen awareness and understanding of the roll of law enforcement in our community  To promote a positive image and support base among members of the MSP community  To increase individual awareness of crime prevention techniques and encourage participation in community crime prevention efforts  To advance the development of the community policing policy and practice in our community Over the 8 weeks of the academy, participants will learn from field experts in the areas of patrol, dispatch, first aid, use of force, personal safety, crime prevention, traffic safety, the legal system, criminal investigations and drug awareness. Sessions will be presented by MSP personnel and appropriate guest speakers who are considered experts on the topic, led by Troopers Amy Belanger and Steve Kramer. A total of 25 attendees from Flint and Genesee County attended the inaugural event and are looking forward to completing the 8 week training process. Stay tuned to receive important tips in future issues of FOCOV.

Thinking about Thanksgiving and family time…from the Richardson kitchen to yours….. Prepare two days before you roast turkey…a great start to getting ready for this special family holiday. It needs a time in the refrigerator to be at its best. AND it’s one thing done ahead of time! Great with Thanksgiving turkey and tops off leftover turkey sandwiches perfectly. Fresh Cranberry Relish Richar dson Family tradition – proportions from Simply recipes.com 2 cups rinsed raw cranberries 2 skinned and cored tart green apples, cut into thick slices A large, whole (peel ON) seedless or with seeds removed orange, cut into sections 1 – 2 cups granulated sugar depending on how sweet you like it – at the R. house, this means sampling and a compromise among the opinions. If you have an old fashioned grinder, use the medium sized grinder plate and set the grinder on the edge of a table with a large bowl to catch the fruit mix and the juice. Or use a food processor to pulse lightly. OR chop finely by hand. Be sure to include the orange peel. Mix thoroughly – add part of sugar and mix and taste – add more sugar and mix and check it out with all of the family tasters….Let it sit at room temperature until sugar dissolves. Place in glass jar or bowl, cover with saran wrap, refrigerate at least 24 hours. Serve cold with hot turkey.

Trooper Steve Kramer and Lt. Paul Pummell

Just of few of the inaugural class

Motivated by Memories

-Sandra E

Shout-out to a local millennial and aspiring entrepreneur who, for the last two years, has supported every volunteer effort sponsored by SouthParks Neighborhood Association. His first motivation is a desire to improve the community where he grew-up, followed by his desire to support his mother who keeps him informed of the association’s efforts. He says he is pleased to have put his mark on the city with projects that encourage community pride and the cross-generational interaction envisioned by authors of the South Side Neighborhood Plan. The Brennan Park Community Build of a playscape was Phase One of a multi-phased renovation plan and one he participated in. He also worked to refurbish Brennan Park’s ball field this year, for the annual kickball game, and two years ago for a failed community softball game. He worked to clean up along Thread Lake; on two clean ups along Lippincott Blvd.; one along the fence line in Brennan Park, another along Warner Avenue; and recently, working with his son and CMU volunteers, along 14th St. at Clifford Street. Full disclosure this young man is my son. His name is Mikal Y. Rashid, owner of Royal Street Kings. I know my encouragement makes a difference but everyone who knows a millennial knows; a millennial does what a millennial does because of personal conviction. Again, a big thank you to Mikal for caring enough to get involved.

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