Alaska --

When you hear about the new health reform law these days, too much talk is focused on the political.

What I've found is that most Americans just want to know how this new law helps their families stay healthy -- and how it reduces their costs.

The first thing I tell people who ask about the Affordable Care Act is that, for moms like me, it makes our lives easier. It gives families control over their own care. And it gives us the comfort of knowing that our insurance will be there when we need it most -- especially if we get sick. Then I tell them that it gets better, but there's a lot to know. To help, this administration has set up HealthCare.gov, where folks can see customized information about how care will improve for their families.

So much of what makes this law great is its emphasis on preventive care -- right now, too many people aren't getting the check-ups or the screenings they need to stay healthy. Twelve percent of kids haven't seen a doctor in the past year. And 59 million adults -- and 11 million children -- depend on an insurance plan that does not cover basic immunizations.

Health reform is changing that. Under this new law, all new private plans will provide basic preventive services -- things like childhood immunizations and checkups, mammograms, colonoscopies, cervical screenings, and treatment for high blood pressure -- absolutely free of charge. No copay. No deductible. No co-insurance needed.

And, on HealthCare.gov, you can not only learn what preventive steps will help keep your family healthy, but also what insurance coverage options are available based on your needs.

A focus on prevention will help us to combat diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure -- chronic illnesses that right now lead to seven of ten deaths in the United States and 75 percent of our national health care costs.

And it will help us tackle an issue that is dear to my heart -- childhood obesity. As some of you know one of my top priorities as First Lady is the Let's Move! campaign, where we have made it our goal to put a stop to the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so children who are born today grow up at a healthy weight.

Each of us needs to take responsibility for our own health and the health of our families, and the new health reform law can help. That's why I'm writing today -- to make sure you and Americans across the country know how their health plans are getting better day by day under reform.

Please visit HealthCare.gov and find out more about your care:

www.healthcare.gov

Thank you,

Michelle Obama

Thought you will be interested in a piece published recently dealing with the environmental movement in the mountains and where our people are concerned.
by Dr. WilliamTurner
http://www.appalachiablog.org/2010/01/26/people-of-color-in-the-green-future-of-central-appalachia/

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Brandon

Brandon was drfated into the NFL by New England Patriots.

Brandon Deaderick: One of six returning starters in Alabama front seven, Brandon Deaderick established himself as a play-making defensive end for the Crimson Tide in 2008 and will again play a major role as a senior ... has played in 34 career contests while making 21 starts ... registered 60 career tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss and six sacks ... he provides a dangerous pass rush off the edge with a good combination of speed and strength ... won the Billy Neighbors Defensive Lineman Award during spring practice in 2009.


Brandon is the Son of Pam and James Deaderick and
Grandson of Aubery Williams

Dr. William Turner of Berea College will represent Kentucky at Memorial Service Sunday honoring miners lost in Upper Big Branch Mine disaster.

NEW TRAFFIC LAW 2010 - TICKET COST $754.00!!!

GOOD THING TO KNOW: New Law: If a patrol car is pulled over to the side
of the road, you have to change to the next lane (away from the stopped
vehicle) or slow down by 20 mph. Every state except Hawaii, Maryland and
D.C. has this law. In California , the "Move-over" law became operative
on January 1, 2010.

A friend's son got a ticket for this recently. A police car (turned out
it was 2 police cars) was on the side of the road giving a ticket to
someone else. He slowed down to pass but did not move into the other
lane. The second police car immediately pulled him over and gave him a
ticket. He had never heard of the law. It is a fairly new law that
states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are
able, you are to move into the far lane.

The cost of the ticket was $754, with 3 points on your license and a
mandatory court appearance. Please let everyone you know that drives
about this new law. It is true, see details at the following web
address: http://www.moveoveramerica.com/

Jerry Blanton, posted 1967 Basketball pictures on facebook.

Alan Pope wanted to know if I had any pictures of our team. Donna hunted these up. Its been fun looking back. We sure had a good time. Going to the State Tournament made everything special.

Goodmorning everyone: Hope all is well with you and your family. I am asking you all to say a prayer for my son Jeffery Tyler. He is going to have surgery tomorrow at 10:30. I would appreciate it much. I know God has everthing worked out, but it is good to know you have good praying christian friends. Thanks Love you. And God bless you and your family

Hey,
It's Alan Pope how are you Harlan High class of 67?
You can find me on "facebook"

I am requesting African Americans sign up as bone marrow donors. Only 500,000 are registered, as compared to 5,000,000 caucasians. No pain is involved to get tested. The cost is waived for AA. The test is performed by swabbing the mouth (cheeks); placing it in a kit provided by the registry and mailing it at no cost. This can help save a number of lives. A young lady who has a Kentucky connection is in need of a donor. She has leukemia. Can you forward this to Rosenwald Harlanites? I will gladly forward the kit . The maximum age of a donor is 60. Thanks for helping save lives.

Dr. Georgenna Riley
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Congratulations:
BRANDON DEADERICK #95
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
2010 BCS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPS

PARENTS:
JAMES AND PAM DEADERICK
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

GRANDPARENTS and HARLANITES:
Aubrey Williams of Louisville, KY
Annette Vivian Williams (deceased)

Hi Rosenwald Harlanites,
Our guestbook page has been out of order. But we are back up and running. Your comments are welcome.

Congratulations Rhoda.

Mrs. Rhoda C. Williams, has been elected to the Board of Directors of ,

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER FLINT

Board of Directors
Lincoln Ward, Chair
Gloria Rogers-Byers, Vice-Chair
Corwin Matthews, Treasurer
Dawn Weier, Secretary
Lee Black
Robert Bois
Renita Coney-Mays
Honorable M. Cathy Dowd
Sara Jo Gallock
Thomas Goodrow
Lisa Hairston
Dr. Samasandrapalya Kiran
Fermeko Myles
Richmond Riggs
Karen Topolinski
Dale Weighill
Rhoda Williams

Hello all, I'll be out there for the reunion and looking forward to seeing everybody.

Albert Hollingsworth

Hello Everyone i just wanted to drop you all a few lines to let you know how good it was to see everyone in Lexington for the Spring Meeting and also i am very excited and overjoyed to be part of an organization that has made my parent's and family member's so greatful and i am looking forward to putting the Lexington Chapter together thank's so much Mr Les your encouragement is most appreciative and i will talk to you soon.

Hi Everyone,
Boomer and I are now in Michigan. We are having a blast with our grandparents, Les & Rhoda! When I get to the point of thinking of what college to go to, I hope you will help me. I’m thinking of being an author for your Teen Corner.

Buck is a black cockapoo, this morning 4/16/09, I took him for a walk, he is so energetic. One day, I want a dog like Buck. Thank you and hope to see everyone in Kentucky this summer.

Alaska got some presents for his birthday. He is enjoying them. He also walked Buck.

Sincerely,
Tawnee Williams

Terresa,
Thank you for using our DONATE NOW button, to pay your national dues. It works. We will pass-out new National Membership Cards at our annual meeting in Harlan, July 17th & 18th.

Hello to all. Just wanted to stop by to say it was nice seeing everyone this past weekend. You may not remamber me, but I am the oldest daughter of Davina McKee and Thomas ( Pete) Tyra.
Wishing Joy and Happiness to all.
Peteie

IT WORKS! We paid our national RHI dues on-line, using our "DONATE NOW" button, and it works. You can to, just click on the "DONATE NOW" button and follow the instructions. We need your help!!

Hi Everyone,

Rhoda and I was on the Washington, DC Mall for the inauguration of Barack H. Obama as the 44th president of the USA. What a proud thing for all Americans, but most especially for Back Americans. We also visited with Harry Goins and his family at their home. What a fun and historic week in the DC area.

December 27, 2009 we had a Detroit RHI meeting at our Grand Blanc, MI home. With over 25 in attendance, we had a great time. Our thanks to everyone that came.

RHI Spring Meeting will be, April 3 & 4, 2009, at the Hyatt Hotel 401 West High St. Lexington, KY 859-253-1234. Please join us.

I want to wish all of the Harlanites a Very Happy Holiday season! May God continue to bless you and your families.
from The Mason Family

I would like for anyone that finish school in l962 to contact me. My address is P.O. Box 27856 Knoxville, Tn. 37927

Congratulations Mr Lester Williams for your new position as President it is well deserved. Iam so proud of you.

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Cotton Family for the lost of their dearest love one Willie Cotton my prayers are with you.

I would like for all the Harlanites Family to keep my Family in you prayers as we continue to deal with the passing of my Uncle Williams Fuston Simmons that passed away on Tuesday September the 27th and we celebrated his homegoing on Saturday October 4 th 2008.

Hi Loretta Strode Evans,
We go back to Harlan every two years for our Rosenwald Harlanites annual meeting. It will be in July 2009. Come join us. It's a small reunion. We would love to see you there.

Congratulations Lester on your election as President of the Rosenwald Harlanites! It's your time and it's your turn. That's a powerful combination! You've got my support.

Someone once said that there are three kinds of people--those who watch things happen; those who make things happen; and those who say, "what happened?"

Lester has the finese and the desire to take this organization to another level . . . People, this train is moving and there are still seats available. You don't want to miss this train. It's time for all Harlanites to get involved.

i enjoy the Rosenwald Harlanites websites. I haven't been back to Harlan County since I left in 1949. I do hope to make it back someday.

From the Chaplin's Office.

We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of the most recent Rosenwald Harlanites that have passed away. Please join with us and say a prayer.

Albert Jones

Dr. Broadus Jackson

Albert Jones Jr.

Margaret Hicks

Shirley (West) Chambers

May God be with these families and give them comfort in knowing that he is always there to heal a hurting heart.

Vanessa Manning, RN, BSN, ADN, AAS
Assistant Chaplin

"DONATE NOW" button on the front page of our web site. Just click on the "DONATE NOW" button and follow the simple steps to donate to Rosenwald Harlanites general fund. Please help us build our scholarship fund. As noted by Edrina Mason Byrd, you can use the button to make your $100.00 donation or a donation of any amount.

Rosenwald-Harlanites Video Documentary:

A special thank you to Ray Mason, who has worked extremely hard on the Video Documentary for our enjoyment. Show our appreciation and purchase a video!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone attending the 17th bi-ennial reunion in Atlanta last month. I think that I speak for the entire Middle Georgia Chapter when I tell you how much fun we had - and how exhausting it was! We have so much to be thankful for as we move forward into our 38th year of existence. Next year's Annual Meeting will be held in Harlan. Let's make it a real Old Fashioned Homecoming. Start making your plans now to go home next summer! I would also like to challenge each of you to give generously to the organization. Our new President suggested that every member make a $100 donation to our organization each year. I support that suggestion fully. Even if you've never participated , start now.

One more thing. If you've ever wondered what happened to an old friend from Rosenwald or want to catch up on what's happening in Harlan, check out the video documentary that Ray Mason just completed. He has put together a wonderful document that tells the story of Harlan and Rosenwald. Click on Video Documentary under WHAT'S NEW! at the top of this page.

From the Office of the Chaplin,

My friends, we would like to extend our prayers regarding the recent illness and surgery of Arper Tentman Jr. We ask that everyone pray for him and his family during this trying time. We pray that God will keep him and carry him through.

Vanessa Manning
Associate Chaplin

On behalf of the Chaplin's Office, we wish to welcome our new president, Lester Williams. We want him to know that the chaplin's office is anxious to work with him in carrying the Rosenwald Harlanites into the future.

We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our outgoing president, Victor Payne. Thanks for all your years of service.

We are praying all of our members who have gone on to be with the Lord. If anyone wishes prayer from the chaplin's office, let us know and we will be more than willing to go to the Lord for you or a loved one.

Vanessa Manning, RN, BSN, ADN, AAS
Associate Chaplin

Congratulations Les!!! The web-site looks fantastic. I am so excited about all of the innovative ideas that you have planned for RHI.

Hi Frank,
Thanks for all you do for us. Please post your contact information, address, Phone or e-mail.

Franklin Mills, July 31, 2008
Have edited a Video & Pictures of those in attendance of the Rosenwald/Harlanites Reunion in Atlanta,Ga -July 24 thru 27 2008

Have edited a Video & Pictures of those in attendance of the Rosenwald/Harlanites Reunion in Atlanta,Ga -July 24 thru 27 2008

Hello Everyone, Imagine my surprise when I found out that the reunion was here in Atlanta this year......for those who may not remember me, I am the daughter of Betty Jean (Robinson) and the Late Claude Lee Monkfield. I would consider it such a Blessing to Hear from some of my old Classmates from both Rosenwald and Harlanhigh. I am going to look at the reunion information, and if it is at all possible for me to attend any part of this years events. I will be there.........Again I am so excited about having this opportunity to possibly hear from some old classmates..To all be blessed...........and most of all HAVE Fun...............

From the Chaplins Office,

We want to wish everyone a safe travel. As the Chaplin and Assistant, we send a word of prayer over the airways, asking the Lord to guide the hands that drive, and be with the ones who ride,and stay with those who are left to keep the home fires burning.
May God Bless each and everyone of you til we meet in Atlanta, Georgia.

I've only received two new addresses!!! We, The Middle Georgia Chapter of Rosenwald-Harlanites, are so excited about co-sponsoring the reunion in Atlanta this year! It promises to be one of the best ever so make your plans to attend. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact someone or post your question, concern, comment, etc. on this website. Let us know if you plan to attend. Call to make sure that your classmates and friends plan to be there, as well! If you did not receive a registration package via mail, download a copy from this site under Local Chapters: Middle Georgia: Registration Package.

I WILL BE THERE and I will be looking for Joann Jackson Samuels, Delia Marie Charley, Maurice Hollingsworth, Michael Hale, Edgar Watts, Charles Robinson, Maria Barnes Lawson, Margaret Ford, Geraldine Cotton, etc.

Greetings, everyone! I have been given the task of updating the mailing list used to send newsletters last year. We received a total of 57 returned pieces of mail and in looking over the list, it's obvious that some addresses have simply not been updated. Being that the reunion is just around the corner and we do not want to miss getting the information out to even one person who might attend, I am appealing to all of you for help. I've attached the list of the return mail recepients, names only, and I need your help. Please take a moment to review the list and if you see the name of a person that you know how to reach, please do so and have them contact me via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , mail: Frances (Edrina Mason) Byrd at 168 Chadwick Drive; Macon, Georgia 31210 or phone: 478-474-4510.

Please, let's do this quickly.

Hi Everyone! Kind of at a loss for words but thankful for the opportunity to open a door for future contacts with those from my past days. I am retired now and have my time given to me for doing my own thing. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers some of the wonderful days of Harlan County and Rosenwald High School. God Bless...Joe Clyde ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

My mother attended/graduated from Rosenwald High School. Her name is Wilma Dean McKethren (many know her as: Boone). I am her youngest daughter. (My nickname is: Skip. I am signing the guest book for 2 reasons. (1) I would like to invite everyone to my wedding on May 24th 2008 @ the Greater Mount Siani Baptist Church on 1st Street in Lynch, Ky. I am marrying Michael Stewart. He is the son of Anna Stewart and Otis Garner from Lynch, Kentucky. It is an open wedding and everyone is invited. Please come and enjoy and also get a chance to see some old friends. My second reason (2). My fiance and I are travel agents, so I would like you all to go to our website and book your trip(s) to the Rosenwald Reunion in July. You can book your hotel, car, and also airline. Please go to www.warmmorningtravel.com. Thanking you in advance and looking forward to seeing everyone in 2008.

The office of the Chaplin would like to invite anyone who would like to express a fond memory or words for those Harlanites who have gone on to be with the Lord in the past year.

I would like to thank everyone who expressed sympathy at the lost of my youngest brother. I tought I would never get through that time, but God promised me that his Grace was sufficent to get me through whatever I needed. And he did. Thank you Robert Lee. I will always look to your spirit for the help you'd always provide.

From the Office of the Chaplin,

The holidays are a special time to learn, love and share with those we love. We must remember the real reason for the season; to celebrate the life of Christ. We would like to wish each and everyone of you a very prosperous year.

The bible says in 3 John 2, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosperth.

So, from the family of the Rosenwald Harlanites, Inc. to yours, have a wonderful new year.

See you in ATLANTA!

My son (Thomas Farrow) has just received a scholarship from the Rosenwald Harlanites, and I just wanted to say "THANK YOU - SO MUCH". You have NO idea how much this will help my child attend a 4-year college out of state. Again, thank you.

My father (Ernest Fitzgerald Sr.) and many other family members attended Rosenwald - and from the stories that I hear - it was the BEST!!!!

I had to take a moment to express my graditute for the help you are providing my child.

Thanks again
Audrey Fitzgerald Farrow

We would like to thank everyone who expresses their sympathy and prayer at the loss of my youngest son Robert. My family heard your prayers and want to reach out and thank each and everyone of you.
The Rosenwald Harlanites have been and will always be my second family. Being the chaplin, I can always think of what to say or how to express myself to comfort those in the time of bereavement. But when it's your turn, what do you do. What do you say. Our faith has brought us through this ordeal just as it has brought us through before and will do so in the future.
On behalf of my family I do thank you.
Vanessa Manning
(daughter of Essie Hamilton)

hello, i really enjoyed seeing everyone last summer in lexington ky. and looking forward to seeing all of you this year in harlan. ,please be careful and safe.may jehovah bless and keep you and yours