| Good Hope students receive lessons on real life
Life was rough Wednesday for Alora Cleghorn. A wife with two kids and two jobs, Cleghorn used up much of her day buying food, clothing and paying off a mountain of bills; all while trying to keep her meager checking account in the black. Such a life would be stressful for most individuals but for a 14-year-old like Cleghorn, it is a serious shock."I'm from a big family, but I didn't realize it would cost this much," Cleghorn said.Cleghorn was one of over 30 Good Hope High School freshmen who assumed adult lives Wednesday as part of the Keeping it Real program. Sponsored by the Cullman Area Workforce Solutions Group, the program gave students the opportunity to learn about the pitfalls of life in the real world."It shows them you need to stay in school and get an education," said Susan Eller, special projects coordinator for the Cullman Economic Development Agency.
Chiefs recall Sivivatu, Kahui
CHIEFS backs Sitiveni Sivivatu and Richard Kahui have recovered from injury and will play in the starting side against the Highlanders in Hamilton. Sivivatu and Kahui, who had both been out with ankle injuries, were the only changes in the starting XV named by coach Ian Foster. Sosene Anesi, another outside back suffering ankle problems, was not considered for selection. Foster said the Chiefs were determined to build on their defeat of the Bulls in Rotorua in the last round. "It's pretty important for us to build on the momentum we got from last week's win over the Bulls and deliver another quality performance," he said. Agence France-Presse .
MassMutual's San Francisco Bay Area Agency Scores Chairman's Trophy for Fifth Time
The MassMutual Financial Group has announced that the San Francisco Bay Area Agency, under the leadership of General Agent Robert Fakhimi, has earned a fifth Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company's (MassMutual) National Chairman's Trophy. Fakhimi's agency received the award for performance in 2007; the fifth time the San Francisco agency received the award in the last six years. MassMutual has an extensive field force of more than 4,000 agents in its 84 agencies. The award is a reflection of an agency's accomplishments in revenue growth, recruitment and productivity. "We foster a highly motivated and professional environment where clients come first," Fakhimi said. "My team and I are dedicated to supporting our professionals with the best resources and training they need to reach their highest potential, and to help clients meet all of their financial goals." Founded in 1891, San Francisco Bay Area Agency is a significant contributor to the local economy, as shown by the following figures about MassMutual and its affiliates associated with the San Francisco Bay Area Agency (as of March 31, 2007): -- More than 36,000 policyholders and clients; -- More than $101 million in MassMutual Retirement Services assets under management; .
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