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March 15, 2002 marked SEMCA’s second annual Celebration of Success, which recognizes the efforts of individuals who have overcome significant barriers and successfully made use of the various SEMCA programs. Marilyn Opdyke, SEMCA Workforce Development Board Member and President of the Opdyke Group emceed the event. |
 Marilyn Opdyke was the MC for the annual event. |
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The guest list included Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus, State Senator Martha Scott, State Representatives Glenn Anderson, Andrew Richner, Ray Basham, and Gary Woronchak, Wayne County Commissioners Kay Beard and Susan Hubbard, Monroe County Commissioner and SEMCA Board Member Floreine Mentel, Mayor of Dearborn Michael Guido, and Dearborn Heights Mayor Ruth Canfield. |
 Kathy Lyons (second from right) was honored at this year’s SEMCA Celebration of Success. (left to right) Kathy’s daughter, LaTrease Love; Kathy’s mother, Nancy Spencer; Kathy’s son, Derek; Kathy Lyons; Kathy’s Job Developer, Elaine DeFalco from ETD Wayne. |
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The Celebration of Success also acknowledged Hollingsworth Logistics and GKN Sinter Metals as employers who have contributed to the success of the SEMCA One-Stops. Ford Motor Company was also honored as the SEMCA Business Partner of the Year for their collaboration on the innovative Youth and Adult Automotive Training Center (YAATC) program. Tanika Coleman, Sylvester Chapman, and Karen Leach were also recognized as Models of Success for their participation in the YAATC program. The Taylor Teen Center was acknowledged for the SAVE (Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Educators) Peer Education Program. |
 (left to right) Kathy Tuck; Monroe County Commissioner Floreine Mentel; Leonitta Turner; Donnielle Campbell. |
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The following are the individuals that were honored as SEMCA’s Models of Success for their progress through the various SEMCA programs and contractors: (Jim) Mucaj received services from the Information Center, Jodie Goble received services from Personalized Nursing Light House, Dorothy Shindak received services from the Guidance Center, Starlitt Gordon received services from Ross- Taylor, Kathy Lyons received services from Employment and Training Designs, Inc (ETDI), Jennifer Weldy received services from the Downriver Community Conference (DCC), Leonitta Turner and Donnielle Campbell received services from the American Society of Employers (ASE), Krystina Wallace received services from Monroe County Employment and Training Department, Greg Branham received services from Monroe County Intermediate School District, Kevin Berna received services from DCC, Naamat Al-Ashkar received services from ACCESS, Regina Cook received services from DCC, Joyce Mangum received services from Starfish Family Services, and Anwar and Shipa Bakth received services from Arab-American Chaldean Council. The Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn, Silver Spring School in Northville, and Western Wayne Skills Center in Livonia were recognized as award recipients of the Governor’s Excellence in Practice Awards. |
 (left to right) Gary Woronchak; Naamat Al-Ashkar; Susan Atris; Mayor of Dearborn, Michael Guido. |
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(left to right) SEMCA Substance Abuse Services (SAS) Board Chair Marsha Bianconi; Andrew Swiecki, also from the SEMCA SAS; City of Grosse Pointe Park Mayor Pro-Tem and SEMCA SAS Board member, Vernon K. Ausherman; and (standing) State Representative Raymond Basham. |
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(left to right) Sarah Venhuizeh; award winner, Regina Cook; and Nicole Carey. |
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(left to right) State Representative Raymond Basham hands the Taylor Teen Center’s Jamie Balavitch and Shannon Restaino their Community Partner Award. |
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Marilyn Beste (left) and Kristina Wallace (right). |
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(left to right) State Representative Raymond Basham congratulating Agim Mucaj and his son Arselid. |
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(left to right) Tamara Lamper-Norrix and SEMCA Workforce Development Chair Frank Lopez present award recipient Starlitt Gordon with her plaque. |
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(left to right) State Senator Martha Scott hugged father and daughter team Tanika Coleman and Sylvester Chapman. |
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(left to right) Rosemary Pomaranski with award winner Jodie Goble and Marcia Anderson. |
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(left to right) Sarah Brooks; Frank Lopez; Sandra Langlois; award winner Jennifer Weldy; and Ruth Torok. |
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(left to right) Kay Beard; State Representative Glenn Anderson; Valerie Kanter; and award recipient Joyce Mangum. |
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(left to right) State Representative Raymond Basham gives Dorothy Shindak her award as Gina Villella looks on. |
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(left to right) Raymond Basham presented GKN Sinter Metals (Jim Robinson; Roselinda Williams; and Kristen Longeway) with the community Partner Award. |
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(left to right) Husband and wife award recipients Anwar and Shipa Bakth were accompanied by Richard Ford. |
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Floreine Mentel congratulating Greg Branham. |
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(left to right) Frank Lopez and Tamara Lamper-Norrix congratulate Kevin Berna on his achievement. |
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(left to right) Andrew Richner; James Pidilla, Ford Vice President of North American Operations; Karen Dukatz; Dearborn Mayor Micheal Guido; and Andy Acho, Ford Worldwide Director Environmental Outreach & Strategy. |
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(left to right) State Representative Glenn Anderson shakes hands with Karen Leach who was accompanied by Charlene Frasher. |
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(left to right) Frank Lopez; Jack O’Reilly; Pam Posthumus; her husband Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus and Ned Fawaz. |
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(left to right) State Representative Gary Woronchok presented Hollingsworth Logistics President James LaPointe with the Outstanding Community Partner Award; and Dearborn Mayor Michael Guido. |
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