My City January 2023

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December

2022 Cityzen of the Year Linnell Jones-McKenney

MCM featured Linnell Jones-McK enney: basketball superstar, member of six halls-of-fame, Senior Olympic Gold Medalist and recent Art Hurand Art of Achievement Award recipient, cham pion of Flint youth and MCM’s 2022 Cityzen of the Year. “Awww … it’s such an honor to be recognized for everything I have been blessed to accomplish,” she said humbly. “I’m very grateful for the chance to work toward what I would like to see happen in this city.Thank you very much.”

"It’s such an honor to be rec ognized for everything I have been blessed to accomplish."

Compassion and Connection Rabbi Zoe McCoon of Temple Beth Torah Last summer, then-27-year-old Grand Blanc native Zoe McCoon was leading her first service as Rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Fremont, CA, just north of San Jose. She began her tenure as the first female Rabbi in Temple Beth Torah’s 60-year history at an ideal time, as in-person services resumed a week later with an 80-minute outdoor event, featuring her voice and guitar playing throughout, next to the temple on a serene, northern California evening. McCoon addressed the change in leadership and offered her unwavering support. “As your Rabbi, I want you to know that I am here alongside you as we navigate the ‘new’ together,” she said. “Whether you want to talk about what you are going through or just want to feel supported by your community, Temple Beth Torah is here for you and I’m here for you. Let’s experience this ‘new’ together.”

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