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Duggan dealt crushing blow by Appeals Court
Ellen Logan, wife of Detroit police chief dies Ellen Logan, wife of Detroit Police Chief Chester Logan, passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Ellen Logan services were held on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Detroit. Swanson Funeral Home handled all arrangements.
By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
Interfaith community honors King As part of the historic March down Woodward, commemorating the march that took place 50 years ago, the interfaith of community of metro Detroit will gather at Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. There will be a gospel concert paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Various choirs will sing and remarks will be given by ministers and key members of the Detroit Branch NAACP. For more information, contact Rev. Kenneth James Flowers at (313) 595-9513 or RevKJFlowers@aol. com
WHAT’S INSIDE Big move for Coca-Cola exec (Page A-3) May 1, 2013 was a milestone date for Coca-Cola executive Percy Wells. It marked his first day as president of public affairs and communications for The Coca-Cola Company’s East U.S. Operations, in Atlanta.
Preparing today’s youth (Page B-1)
The Barrow Effect Could he possibly be Detroit’s next mayor? By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
First I received an email advertising a campaign fundraising event to meet “Detroit’s future first family.” The flyer came from the Tom Barrow campaign, touting the boisterous and audacious mayoral candidate who some say is “crazy.” But he is on a political crusade against his opponents, starting with Mike Duggan. None of the other candidates have sent out a flyer that was so blatant in its intent, and strongly claiming the mayorship of Detroit even before the votes are cast.
The number of times I’ve interacted with Barrow on the campaign trail, I’ve found him to be an affable and pleasant political pontificator who seems to have all of the answers to Detroit’s problems. Spending a few minutes talking to Barrow at any political event leaves you wondering and thinking you had just engaged a political science lecturer specializing in Detroit and race politics.
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So is Barrow’s path an example of deranged political narcissism? I don’t think so.
Barrow isn’t crazy. He is an intelligent man who knows and understands Detroit very well and has been through difficult times. In 1994, he was convicted by a federal grand jury for bank fraud, tax evasion and filing false tax returns. Barrow spent 18 months in prison despite trying to get the conviction overturned.
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Riverfront progress (Page C-1)
U.S. Representative John Dingell, Jr., from the 12tth Congressional District, at 86 is being celebrated as the longest serving member of the U.S. Congress, a milestone not easily reached, one that climaxes Dingell’s more than five decades in public service.
The Detroit riverfront has spurred $1 billion in investment on or along the riverfront, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. It has become a top destination for thousands.
Celebrities seem to defy age (Page D-1)
All roads lead to March on Woodward Seen here are Rev, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,(left) and Rev. C.L. Franklin marching toward Cobo Hall in June 1963 at the conclusion of the March on Woodward, which was the prelude to the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. On Saturday, June 22, a coalition of civil rights leaders, activists, community groups and individuals will be celebrating the anniversary of the march with a second march. – Tony Spina/Detroit Free Press LIVING
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Comerica Bank is fully committed in a variety of ways to helping Detroit area youth be prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Education is the key.
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The majority on the Michigan Court of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to the Mike Duggan candidacy for mayor of Detroit by upholding a lower court decision that challenged the residency of the former Detroit Medical Center CEO, noting that he was unqualified to be placed on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. The challenge to Duggan’s candidacy was brought forth by his boisterous opponent, Tom Barrow. “This is the best solution for the city of Detroit. The court in upholding the new Detroit City Charter restores Detroiters’ faith in the objective rule of law and in treating all citizens the same regardless of wealth and stature,” Barrow said. “The Appeals Court has affirmed the wisdom of the people when they Mike Duggan approved the new City Charter last year with the requirement that a candidate must be, at a minimum, a registered voter and resident of the city for at least one year as was the intent of the Charter Commission.” The issue went to the Appeals Court after Wayne County Circuit Judge Lita Popke ruled that Duggan isn’t eligible to run. The majority on the appeals court agreed with Popke’s ruling. However, Appeals Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens provided the dissenting opinion stating, “I concur with the majority in all respects with regard to Duggan’s non-constitutional arguments. I write separately to respectfully dissent from the majority’s conclusion regarding the constitutionality of the Detroit City Charter provision’s residency requirements.” In her dissenting opinion Judge Stephens wrote, “The Charter’s residency requirements are unconstitutional, as they impermissibly classify Duggan and other candidates on the basis of the candidate’s exercise of the fundamental right to travel. I would reverse the trial court’s opinion and order that defendants place Duggan’s name back on the ballot.”
Elected to Congress at 29, to replace his father John Dingell, Sr., the younger Dingel, steadily built his public portfolio, becoming chairman of powerful House committees that have broad powers over John Dingell the environment, energy and the auto industry. He wielded incredible influence and for years almost single-handedly decided the fate of the American auto industry in Washington. One of
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ments in Dingell’s political career came when he vehemently supported the 1964 Civil Rights Act, at a time when it was very unpopular to come out unequivocally in support of legislation to challenge Jim Crow. It was a decision that almost cost Dingell re-election to Congress. He told the Huffington Post that he “damn near lost an election over it. The Wall Street Journal gave me a 1-in-15 chance of winning that race.” The nation’s first African American president, Barack Obama, acknowledged Dingell’s crucial role and support for civil rights in the last 50 years. “John has always worked tirelessly for the people of his beloved Michigan and for working families across America,” Obama said. “He has helped pass some of the most important laws of the last half-century,
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Regional Roundup Governor signs $49.5 billion budget prioritizing education, public safety
“We should be proud of the financial stability that is now firmly established within the state budget,” Snyder said. “Through strong partnership with the Legislature, we have put the state’s fiscal house in order and we have given our residents, communities and businesses the assurance that Michigan is indeed the comeback state and we’re building upon the strong foundation we have laid and investing in priorities smartly and strategically.” Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget include: • A 0.8% increase in total spending, well below the rate of inflation. • $449.7 million more in funding for K-12 education. • $65 million more for early childhood education.
Gov. Rick Snyder • $31.9 million more in funding for higher education and community colleges. • $13.2 million more in funding for veterans’ programs. • $20 million set aside for individual tax relief. • $25.3 million more in funding for public safety initiatives. • $46.6 million more for revenue sharing to communities, including an increase to Constitutional revenue sharing. • $75 million deposited into the state’ rainy day fund or what’s known officially as the Budget Stabilization Fund (BSF). • $351 million more for Michigan’s roads from existing revenue sources. • $11.6 million more for the Healthy Kids Dental. “For the past three years, Michigan has been
The House and Senate approved the budget bills after months of discussions that led to targeted increases in funding for schools, public safety initiatives, Michigan’s crumbling roads and other key priorities, while still keeping the overall increase in spending below the rate of inflation. “Every dollar state government has to spend comes from the pocket of one of Michigan’s hard-working taxpayers,” said House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall. “That is why it was important for us to make strong commitments to our top priorities, while respecting the taxpayers and their need to make ends meet. We were able to do both during this process, because of our conservative focus on smarter, more targeted budgeting that puts taxpayers first instead of government.” “The
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Michigan Senate passes Gregory Bill to eliminate property tax loophole the last few years, owners of large commercial office buildings began having their property taxes reassessed — and ultimately reduced — based on their dwindling occupancy rates.
The Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 114, legislation sponsored by Senator Vincent Gregory (D–Southfield) that would eliminate a loophole that allows building owners to use occupancy rates to avoid paying property taxes.
These reductions in property taxes have had an adverse effect on local governments that rely on property taxes to provide local police and fire and other vital services.
This bill will ensure property taxes are equal for all office building and commercial park owners and maintain vital funding for public safety and other government services. “Without the passage of this legislation, some property owners have been able to use this loophole to dramatically reduce their property taxes in lean times—and keep them low when their property values should have gone back up,” said Senator Gregory. “All building owners deserve a level playing field and should not be paying tax rates that are inconsistent with
Vincent Gregory their competitors. More importantly, property taxes are a vital source of funding for our local governments, and this loophole has been allowing property owners to withhold funding that they are expected to pay for police officers, fire fighters, infrastructure and other universal community services.”
“I appreciate Senator Gregory’s efforts to address this problem and help local governments like ours recoup the money we are owed to provide the services businesses and residents alike depend on,” said Irv Lowenberg, Southfield city treasurer. “Everyone in our community has equal access to police and fire, and everyone should be contributing equally to maintaining them.”
The leaders pledged to continue addressing the issues of Medicaid via the proposed Healthy Michigan plan and a long-term solution for adequately funding Michigan’s roads.
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we made to balance the budget two years ago are paying dividends now,” added State Budget Director John Nixon. “With growing revenues and a budget in structural balance for the long term, Michigan is in a strong financial position where we are now able to make strategic investments in our future rather than manage from a position of fiscal crisis.”
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moving in the right direction. There’s still much more work to be done, but we are making positive gains,” said Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe. “We’re investing in our communities, our schools and our infrastructure. This budget builds upon the work we have done to reform government and ensure that the money each individual sends to Lansing is spent wisely.”
Gov. Rick Snyder signed House Bills 4228 and 4328 into law, finishing the budget process for the fiscal year set to begin Oct. 1, 2013.
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The powerful life of John Dingell We are public servants. That’s the highest calling of them all.”
By Phil Power Famous men, indeed.
I’ve known John Dingell ever since I went to Washington in 1965 as a wet-behind-the-ears chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Paul H. Todd, Jr., a Democrat who was elected to the House in 1964, and then swept away again two years later. When the six-foot, four-inch Dingell walked into a room, it was like Moses parting the Red Sea.
The drum roll of this magnificent passage from one of the Old Testament’s Apocrypha came to mind while I was reflecting on events here and in Washington honoring U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell’s remarkable service in Congress. He entered the House of Representatives in 1955 upon the death of his father and has served, so far, 57 and a half years, the longest-serving member in history. He has cast more than 25,000 votes on issues small and large, including essentially all the major legislation of modern times, from the Civil Rights Bill to the Voting Rights Act, from the Clean Water Act to the Clean Air Act.
Dingell was tough and he was direct. Back in the mid-1970s his friend, thenU.S. Rep. William Ford, was thinking about running for the U.S. Senate and so was I. Dingell called me down to Washington. Sitting high behind his desk in his enormous office in the Rayburn House Office Building, he looked down at me, surrounded by the numerous elk and deer whose heads were mounted on his 20-foot high office walls.
He was either the chairman or ranking minority member of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee from 1981 to 2008. He has long been renowned on both sides of the aisle for his legislative craftsmanship and his ability to get members with differing views to come together — a rarity in today‘s Washington. In Michigan and in Washington, John Dingell has become a legend in his own time. And, as befits a nearly 87-yearold legend and consummate “Man of the House,” he is saddened and disappointed at what has happened to his Congress, now consumed by virulent partisan hatreds and incapable of performing the nation’s business effectively.
“You are a fine fellow,” he told me. “But if you run against my friend, Bill Ford, you will lose. And you will find the consequences adverse for you for a very long time.” I decided not to run. (Ironically, Ford didn’t either.)
John Dingell Speaking at the Capitol recently, Dingell said too many members seem to have forgotten that “Congress means coming together. … There are limits on the fights we should make. “We are not masters of this nation.
Dingell was fearsome in his pursuit of bureaucratic bumblers and those folk he figured were wasting taxpayer money. He would dispatch his ace committee investigators to nail malefactors around the nation. Famously, one was Stanford University, which had built a nice wine cellar by diverting federal money from
research grants. While I was serving as a regent of the University of Michigan, he unleashed his staff on the university for unspecified offenses. I wanted to try to get him to call off the dogs. I later got a copy of a message he sent to his guys: “Phil Power’s coming down to Washington to see me. Get me whatever you’ve got on the university before he gets here.” When Michigan’s congressional seats were re-apportioned in 2002 following the 2000 census, Republicans threw Dingell into a new and unfamiliar congressional district then held by Lynn Rivers, a liberal Democrat from Ann Arbor. Aware of his lack of name ID and his reputation as less leftist than the district, Dingell was concerned. Rivers decided to try to keep her seat, and took on Big John in the Democratic primary. But he didn’t have to worry. A few old friends, both Democratic and Republican, held “friend-raisers” for him that drew hundreds from both parties. Once they listened to his sane, sensible views of how to represent the district and work with colleagues in Congress, they were sold. Dingell won going away and has never had a close election since. It’s a rare and wonderful thing for Michigan to be represented by John Dingell, a legend in his own time and a monument to the ways of properly governing together that our Congress must relearn.
Detroiter Percy Wells to oversee 24 states for Coca-Cola League (PAL).
By Donald James
He lauded Coca-Cola’s long and strong relationship with the Detroit NAACP.
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May 1, 2013 was a milestone date for Coca-Cola executive Percy Wells, II. The date marked his first day as vice president of public affairs and communications for The Coca-Cola Company’s East U.S. operations in Atlanta, Georgia.
“For more than 20 years, we’ve been solid partners with the NAACP,” said Wells. “And we will continue to be strong and solid contributors to the many causes that the Detroit NAACP fights for.”
From the Georgia capital city, Wells will oversee the aforementioned operations in 24 states (Maine down to Florida and over to Louisiana), as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. While based in Belleville, Michigan, Wells held the position of region vice president where he oversaw Coca-Cola’s public affairs and communications operations in six states. While ecstatic about the appointment, Wells’ move to Atlanta, world headquarters for The Coca-Cola Company, meant leaving his beloved hometown of Detroit where he had worked 17 years for the storied company. Over his career, he had held such positions as district sales manager, market manager, sales center manager, division manager for community relations, director of public affairs and communications, vice president, public affairs and communications; and region vice president, public affairs
A graduate of Henry Ford High School, Wells went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in architectural construction design from Ferris State University. Prior to coming on board with Coca-Cola, he worked 13 years for Total Petroleum in a variety of capacities.
Percy Wells and communications. Wells is proud of the many company initiatives and projects that he spearheaded that have positively impacted communities in his hometown. Several initiatives stand out. “I recall back in 2001, Coca-Cola partnered with the faith-based community in Detroit for a backto-school rally. It was the first one that we did,” Wells said during a recent visit to the Michigan Chronicle office. “It was important that we supported De-
troit Public Schools and helped students be prepared for the first day of school. We were able to provide backpacks and school supplies to more than 2,000 Detroit Public Schools students. “As a former student and product of Detroit Public Schools, it’s gratifying to work for a corporation that continues to help my hometown.” Wells also pointed with pride to initiatives that he led that helped empower such organizations as the Boys and Girls Club in Highland Park and the Detroit Police Athletic
As the economy began to shift, amid unpredictability in the industry, Wells forwarded his résumé to Coca-Cola. He was quickly hired as a district sales manager, and as the old saying goes, the rest is history. Wells knows there will be challenges in his new job and new city. “Any time that you relocate, there will be challenges,” said Wells. “My wife (Evita) and I and our family have been in Detroit for our entire lives, so we will greatly miss the city. However, we are looking forward to the great opportunities that have been afforded to me by The Coca-Cola Company in the city of Atlanta.”
In Coca-Cola’s reorganizational plan, a team of three executives led by Debbie D. Moody, vice president, public affairs and communications, Central Region, North America Group, will oversee Wells’ former responsibilities. While headquartered in Atlanta, Wells said that
he will continue to support the three-executive team assigned to Detroit and Michigan. “I am leaving, but I’m confident that we (Coca-Cola) will continue to do what we’ve been doing for many years in Detroit. I know that I will continue to help in any way that I can,” Wells said.
STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-17288 • DTE Gas Company, f/k/a Michigan Consolidated Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission approval to reconcile its 2012 Energy Optimization (EO) plan expenses filed, pursuant to Public Act 295 of 2008. • The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan 48226, (800) 477-4747, for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the application at the offices of DTE Gas Company. • A public hearing in this matter will be held:
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The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider DTE Gas Company’s (DTE Gas) May 15, 2013 application to reconcile the Company’s 2012 EO expenses and revenues for the 2012 EO plan year, the 2012 performance incentive, and the associated proposed tariff. DTE Gas proposes to carry forward its overrecovery for 2012 into 2013 on a customer class basis to be used as beginning balances for the 2013 reconciliation. DTE Gas represents the residential class’ cumulative overrecovery of $2.9 million and the combined commercial and industrial and End User Transportation classes’ cumulative overrecovery of $4.5 million. All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 241-6180 or by email at: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by July 2, 2013. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas’ Attorney, Richard P. Middleton, DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
SERMAN’S OWNER Steven Ross (front, fourth from left), his daughter Jennifer Ross (center) and brother Barry Ross (back row) accept the Spirit of Detroit award from Detroit City Council members.
Serman’s closes its doors after nearly 100 years By Jackie Berg
COMMENTARY Serman’s suited Detroit — beautifully. The men’s clothier, who dressed some of Detroit’s most iconic figures, from Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young and bandleader Cab Calloway to boxing legend Tommy Hearns and the king of comedy, Steve Harvey, has closed its doors after 96 years of service. Founded in 1917, the store served generations of customers from its historic corner in the Greektown business district. Three generations of family members
have stood proudly at the helm of Serman’s. Together, they have made a lasting impression in Detroit. Founder Ben Serman, who understood the importance of the American textile industry, filled his racks with products manufactured and made in the U.S. His son, William, and grandson, Steven Ross, attempted to carry on the tradition, but as U.S. textile mills shut down and fewer facilities supported clothing production the going got tougher. It’s a transition that changed the industry, according to Steven Ross, who continued attempts to pur-
chase locally-manufactured merchandise whenever possible. The store employed many Detroiters and was home to some of the finest tailors in the business, according to one loyal customer Ben Tolbert. The walls of Serman’s are lined with images of young men fitted in their Sunday finest, who returned with their sons and grandsons. As the pictures come down and the store closes, it’s important to recognize this one-of-a-kind family’s dedication to Detroit. Bravo! Bravo!
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That is Tom Barrow. Because he Thus it makes sense that four years and nothing meaningful was there during the Coleman A. Barrow is thriving and his cam- has happened with regard to public Young era and challenged the leg- paign is feeding off on that kind of safety. endary mayor, he brings a wealth of politics, tapping into the anger of Barrow persuasively stands in history and knowledge of the time those frustrated with government that gave birth to this current polit- services, and the double standards the gap of the cynic and the frusthat manifest themselves at city trated, hitting them with political ical dispensation. and racial narratives and reminding But beyond having knowledge hall. them of the sordid past and sins of Because it is easy to blame, and and history of the time that produced the current political land- in a segregated city where race poli- this region. Added to this political quagmire scape, lies the vexing question of tics has always been a potent force, competence and skills to become one can conveniently garner follow- is the emergency financial managDetroit’s next mayor. After running ers, not based on the policy ques- er, which is already like a political so many times for mayor of De- tions, but on how explosive they fuel that can be thrown into any troit, Barrow has yet to win, leav- can be in retelling the race narra- kind of conversation, and spur iming doubts about whether he can tive that has long dominated this mediate reaction. be trusted with the city’s highest region. In fact, the name of the emeroffice. Therefore, Barrow can launch gency manager, Kevyn Orr, has a character assassination attack He is managing to turn over what become a political catch phrase initially seemed to be a two-person against Duggan, branding him as because you can simply get votes an outsider and he even joked that race between Mike Duggan and Benny Napoleon, blowing it wide he doesn’t have a Detroit accent, by declaring “I’m running against which leaves a lot to be desired and Kevyn Orr” even with the financial open. is telling for Whites who were born emergency the city is facing as it By kicking Duggan off the mayand raised in Detroit. met with creditors this week. oral ballot and having the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower The politics of cynicism also What Barrow is doing is somecourt ruling in his favor, Barrow allows for Napoleon to be painted thing that has been part of every has created political turmoil in the by the likes of Barrow as a tool of politics for a very long time. a bigger power hovering around Derace and positioning The majority who himself as a formiget shunned and dable candidate who ut that’s part of the reality for many in Detroit shrugged off do make should not be ignored their wishes known by the media and the and the politics of cynicism offers hope to and they reflect that powers that be. in the candidacies At a recent may- the masses of people who are cut out of the kind of individuals like oral debate I co-mod- of existence lived by our political leaders. It’s the Barrow. erated with Mildred Even though he Gaddis, host of reality that informs protest candidates who know“Inside Detroit” on ing very well that they can’t win on the question has yet to win the WCHB AM1200 at Galrace for mayor, he is ilee Missionary Bap- of crossover appeal, but at the very least can get making enough noise tist Church, Krystal on the campaign Crittendon, another the underserved issues to the forefront of the ne- trail and raising the mayoral candidate gotiating table. stakes and the issues accused me of being that everyday people part of a media gang troit and waiting for the eventual can relate to, making himself the that had already called the race as a decimation of African American potwo-person race between Napoleon litical power in Detroit. I’ve heard candidate who goes up against the status quo. and Duggan. that conversation before. With the campaign’s racial tinge I laughed at the accusation but Will Napoleon also be viewed as Barrow quickly endorsed Critten- an agent of the White power struc- evident by the attacks on Duggan don’s cynicism, something that is ture if he is supported by corporate being the only major White candipart of the fabric of the politics in Detroit? date, Barrow’s campaign is exactly Detroit. And Barrow has been preWhat constitutes an agent and using the kind of campaign the Tea senting himself as the most vocal what defines a Detroiter? Should Party wing of the Republican Party cynical candidate, claiming to be people’s sincerity be found in their ran against Congressional Demthe only purist in the race who is humanity or their skin color? ocrats in 2010 and subsequently out to protect Detroit’s interests Should it matter what your ethtook over Congress. They set their with clean hands and that every nicity is or your social status in sights on Obama, unleashing all other person in the race is some- contributing to Detroit’s well-bewhat part of a grand conspiracy to ing? The parochial view with which sorts of racial epithets while undermining the campaigns of Congrestake over Detroit. some of us view the world is dam- sional Democrats and they won. He has basically lambasted every aging to our collective progress. Even though Barrow is a long other candidate as status quo-driv- Race matters in our political and en, offering himself as the reincar- socioeconomic empowerment, but way from winning the race for nation of political modernity even at whose expense? mayor, his campaign has made a though it has yet to work for him at Barrow knows very well that strong showing by way of his chalthe polls. race politics is a powerful weapon lenges, creating the perception that The politics of cynicism is effec- and he is using it effectively to the he is the number two man in the tive because when you look around benefit of his campaign while inter- race. Detroit, aside from the downtown estingly the other African AmeriBut we will see as the politics of area, Midtown and the few other can candidates in the race choose cynicism continues because public to avoid going that route. places that are flourishing, you do servants woefully failed the people. not see much that is encouraging. Because politics has simply Bankole Thompson is editor of When 7-year-old Aiyana Jones failed the masses for whom it is was killed, my photographer Andre supposed to cater, and given that the Michigan Chronicle and the Smith and I visited her home on Lil- there has been no significant author of the forthcoming book libridge on the city’s east side. We changes in the living conditions of “Rising From the Ashes: Engagdrove around scouting the neigh- people, they have reason to be cyn- ing Detroit’s Future With Courborhood. As we drove we lamented ical. They have a reason to believe age.” His book “Obama and Black the deplorable, unbelievable condi- that this is just another election Loyalty,” published in 2010, foltions and reflected on the fact that that will not mean much. lows his recent book, “Obama no child deserved to grow up in that When we look at the immediate and Christian Loyalty” with an kind of neighborhood. past that’s informing this election epilogue by Bob Weiner, former But that’s part of the reality for — the Kwame Kilpatrick era — White House spokesman. Thompmany in Detroit, and the politics of there are many reasons to be cyni- son is a political news analyst at cynicism offers hope to the masses cal and believe that politicians have WDET-101.9FM (NPR affiliate) and of people who are cut out of the nothing to offer the people they are a member of the weekly “Obama kind of existence lived by our po- claiming to serve. Watch” Sunday evening roundlitical leaders. It’s the reality that When you look at where the city informs protest candidates who, is and the public safety nightmare table on WLIB-1190AM New York knowing very well that they can’t that has forced some of our senior and simulcast in New Jersey and win on the question of crossover citizens to be prisoners in their Connecticut. E-mail bthompson@ appeal, but at the very least can get own homes, there is justification michronicle.com or visit his perthe underserved issues to the fore- for being cynical. And Detroit has sonal page at www.bankolethomphad four police chiefs in the last son.com. front of the negotiating table.
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Detroit has poor payroll system, Orr By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr gave a blistering account of Detroit’s state of affairs to 150 stakeholders, including creditors meeting at the Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel. about the future of the city. The Detroit Restructuring Plan, as the report is called, is a massive inventory of the entire apparatus of the government of Detroit operating at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The plan, for example, cited the city’s payroll system as one that “currently uses multiple, non-integrated payroll systems,” noting that “a majority of employees are on an archaic payroll system that limits reporting capability and there’s no way to clearly track, monitor or report expenditures by category.” According to the plan, the cost of payroll administration for the city is significantly higher when compared to other cities. The current cost to process a payroll is $62 per check, which amounts to $19.2 million annually, and is “four times more costly than the overall average of $15 per paycheck and almost 3.5 times more costly than other public sector organizations, which average $18 per paycheck.” Orr said in the plan that the primary driver of this cost is labor, which is more than 70 percent of the total cost for the city.
Kevyn Orr “149 full-time employees are involved in the payroll, 51 of which are uniformed officers (high cost personnel performing clerical duties,) according to the plan which also indicated how the current payroll process is “highly manual (some done by hand) and prone to human error, including erroneous payments to individuals.” Orr’s proposal also takes a look at the city’s income tax, noting that tax collection and data management are largely manual. “The city’s income tax system is outdated (purchased in the mid1990s), has little to no automation capability and is catastrophic per an IRS audit completed in July 2012,” the plan stated. “Updating the current income tax system could increase revenues for the
city through improved revenue tax processing, tax compliance and collection and improve reporting, efficiency and accuracy.” On property tax, Orr’s plan showed how the city’s billing, processing and collection of property taxes is inefficient, something that has been the subject of discussions long before the arrival of an emergency financial manager. The plan stated that recommendations made in 2011 to restructure how the city collects property taxes are not followed even though the implementation promises to increase efficiency of the collection process. On budgeting, accounting and financial reporting systems, the plan revealed that the city installed the Oracle-based financial reporting system in 1999, but it was not used to full capacity. Now the manufacturer of the system no longer supports it. Orr detailed a plan to creditors in a bid to get them on board to map out a plan that puts Detroit back on financial solvency while granting creditors 10 cents on each dollar. The plan also would reinvest $1.25 billion over the next decade to upgrade services in police and fire as well as other crucial needs, including blight removal while restructuring the entire government. E-mail bthompson@michronicle.com.
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Duggan Duggan had earlier questioned how Judge Popke could issue a 22page opinion without hearing the oral arguments of the case brought by Barrow and labor activist Robert Davis. “I found it very unusual that someone would write a 22-page opinion without hearing the oral arguments,” Duggan said. “The court finds that the Detroit City Charter’s provisions regarding the qualifications for elective office are clear and unambiguous. The candidate must have been a qualified and registered voter in the city of Detroit for one year before he filed for office,” Judge Popke said in her ruling. “The stakes are so high that we get somebody elected mayor and I’m going to try my best to make that happen,” Duggan said during a news conference last week. “This will be in the hands of the Court of Appeals and I’ll be out campaigning.” The Appeals Court decision now leaves the Duggan campaign to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court ahead of June 22 deadline for City Clerk Janice Winfrey to print absentee ballots. If Duggan is not on the ballot by then, he cannot run for mayor.
From page A-1 Barrow was joined in his suit against Duggan by activist Robert Davis, who has initiated many legal fights against the state. “It’s quite evident Mr. Duggan didn’t meet the requirements as set forth in the Detroit City Charter,” Davis said. “The people should send a very loud message for Mr. Duggan to go back to Livonia and run for mayor there.” However, Duggan cited Chicago mayor and former White House chief of staff Rahm Emmanuel who had similar issues and was reinstated on the ballot by a higher court. He also noted that former Detroit mayor Coleman Young was kicked off the ballot in 1973 because he couldn’t run as a sitting legislator, but he was reinstated and went on to win. Barrow has long maintained that Duggan’s residency as a technical flap disqualify him from the August ballot, calling Duggan’s campaign “another suburban transplant taking over the reigns of the city.” In response, Duggan said Barrow is running a campaign of hate and divisiveness that does not reflect the views of the majority of Detroiters. E-mail bthompson@ michronicle.com.
CONGRESSMAN JOHN DINGELL taking the first oath of office in Washington.
Dingell from Medicare to the Civil Rights Act to the Clean Air Act to the Affordable Care Act, and he continues to fight for workers’ rights, access to affordable healthcare, and the preservation of our environment for future generations to enjoy. Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to John and his family.” Dingell, the dean of the House, never relented in his support for legislations that have an imprint on the nation’s growth. In Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder called him a champion for the Great Lakes state. “During his 57 years in Congress, John Dingell has been a champion for civil rights, clean air and clean water, and affordable health care. Most of all, he has been a champion for Michigan and its people. He has worked tirelessly to advance the interests of our state and all Michiganders,” Snyder said. “The United States and Michigan have been truly fortunate to have John Dingell serving them. He has brought great honor to himself, our state and our nation and continues to build on his historic legacy of leadership and service.” Retiring Michigan U.S. Senator Carl Levin called Dingell “a remarkable figure, not primarily because of his historic
From page A-1 length of service, but because of what he has done for America with his time in Washington. If you are a senior who depends on Medicare, a worker who punches a clock, or an American who wants clean air, water and land, you are a beneficiary of John’s extraordinary legislative legacy.” Dingell and his wife of more than three decades, Debbie, are both a dynamic duo in Washington and in Michigan’s political circles. Mrs. Dingell currently chairs the Board of Governors of Wayne State University and is a member of many boards of organization,s including the Democratic National Committee. A strong ally of labor, Congressman Dingell, addressing the 35th United Auto Workers Constitutional Convention, said, “Raising the standards of living for the middle class should be something that everyone, regardless of their political beliefs or their title in the workplace, can agree on. As we continue to work towards a better living for all families, it is imperative that we do not get sidetracked by partisan bickering, and it is also imperative that both business and labor join together to come before Congress with a set of shared priorities.” E-mail bthompson@ michronicle.com.
“John has always worked tirelessly for the people of his beloved Michigan and for working families across America, He has helped pass some of the most important laws of the last half-century, from Medicare to the Civil Rights Act to the Clean Air Act to the Affordable Care Act, and he continues to fight for workers’ rights, access to affordable healthcare, and the preservation of our environment for future generations to enjoy. Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to John and his family.” – President Obama
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Ford Fund salutes 2013 Detroit-area Blue Oval Scholars
Celebrating a decade of transformation and more to come
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy was launched 10 years ago by three key partners:
The City of Detroit, which provided valuable riverfront land and significant infrastructure improvements, including the demolition of the riverfront silos, all of which are valued at almost $200 million. General Motors, which invested an additional $25 million into its waterfront renovations at the Renaissance Center, including the building of the GM Plaza and the first half mile of RiverWalk, which it donated to the Conservancy along with cash and in-kind support. And the Kresge Foundation, which provided its largest grant ever to a single project — a $50 million challenge grant that served as the economic catalyst to launch the Conservancy’s efforts and to attract additional major funding from the foundation community, corporate, the public sector and the community at large. While the Conservancy celebrates its 10th anniversary throughout 2013, it will also mark a number of significant development milestones, as construction on the final phases of the three-and-
a-half mile east riverfront development are completed. The first construction phase includes a complete transformation of Mt. Elliott Park, which is scheduled for completion by this fall. And by year’s end, the second construction phase, which includes enhancements to Gabriel Richard Park and developing the parcels of land to the west and east of Chene Park, will have been launched, with the construction of public space along the Uniroyal site anticipated to begin in late 2014. “I want to congratulate the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for its success in making one of our city’s most valuable resources accessible to everyone,” said Mayor Dave Bing. “The progress we’ve seen in the past 10 years has demonstrated the importance of a strong partnership between business, government and the community.” “With the Conservancy’s ultimate vision of developing five and a half miles of riverfront, completing the first phase of this vision, three-anda-half miles of east riverfront, is a significant milestone that we will celebrate” said Faye Nelson, president and CEO, Detroit RiverFront Conser-
Ford Motor Company Fund celebrated the achievements of more than 140 graduating seniors from 10 Detroit-area high schools at its fifth annual Blue Oval Scholarship Program. The awards, ranging from $250 to $1,000, were presented June 13 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African Americn History.
high school students with tuition, books, fees and other educational costs. This year’s recipients attend one of 10 area high schools: Central, Cody, Northwestern, Southeastern and Western – all in Detroit; and Harper Woods High School, Mt. Clemons High School, Pontiac High School, River Rouge High School and
Services. “The Blue Oval Scholarship Program encourages high school students to pursue academic excellence so their dreams may become reality.” The Ford Blue Oval Scholarship program provides more than $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students each year.
vancy. “We are focused on finishing the remaining east riverfront construction, and continuing to raise the necessary funds to ensure the perpetual stewardship of this waterfront as we begin our development journey west. As the permanent stewards of the riverfront public space, which includes the Dequindre Cut, the Conservancy is responsible for construction, operation, maintenance, security and programming, along with raising the funds to support all components of the project. To date, $121 million has been raised towards a $140 million goal, which includes establishing an endowment that supports the Conservancy’s perpetual maintenance and operations responsibility.
Juanita Moore (left), CEO, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and Andrew Humphrey, WDIV-TV 4 meteorologist. with Oval Scholars. Blue Oval Scholarships encourage students to stay in school and pursue post-high school educational goals. In the five-year history of the program, Ford has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to assist nearly 700 Detroit-area
Ypsilanti High School. “At Ford Motor Company, we understand the importance of acknowledging student achievement and supporting the next generation of leaders,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community
Ford Fund also recently announced a $1 million grant over two years for College for Creative Studies, located in New Center, which includes scholarship funds for students from Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies to attend CCS.
In the fall, the Conservancy will host its annual Shimmer on the River gala at the new Grande Ballroom at Cobo Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. The event is the Conservancy’s largest annual fundraiser celebrating this year, the decade-long transformation that has taken place on Detroit’s riverfront. Visit www.detroitriverfront.org for more information.
The 2013 Blue Oval Scholars.
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Cara Adams, a project engineer for Firestone Racing, explains how she uses engineering to develop safer race tires to a group of pre-college engineering students and robotics team members from Detroit International Academy at Comerica Free Prix Day.
Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s careers
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
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– Nelson Mandela
“For these engineering students to have the opportunity to witness women succeed at such a high level is both eye-catching and motivating,” said McCann. “It’s our hope that this experience will show these young ladies that a career in engineering is absolutely possible as long as they continue to work hard in the classroom.”
The words of Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, are not only true but utterly inspiring. A good education is not only a doorway to something better but a challenge to blaze your own trail, a sentiment that drives Comerica Bank’s core values and commitment to the community.
Oreovicz’s tour continued on and the girls learned about the GrandAm Rolex series cars, where the crew “Educating the genmembers are constantly eration succeeding ours analyzing information renot only makes sense soceived during practice and cially as a way to ensure how that results in changthe continued growth and es being made to the car’s revitalization of our comgearbox. Students also munities, but it also makes learned about the drivsense from a business ers’ suits and how they standpoint,” said Patricia house cooling mechanisms McCann, national civic afto protect from the high fairs manager, Comerica temperatures felt while Bank. “Educating the next racing. Oreovicz went on generation of small busito discuss car lifts, and the nesses owners, engineers, importance of weight distriscientists and CEOs is the bution for these high tech key to sustaining a healthy Patricia McCann, national civic affairs manager at Comerica cars. economic environment Bank, discusses Comerica’s commitment to education during As the tour continued, here in Detroit.” an interview with Amy Andrews of WJBK-TV FOX2 at Comer- the young women met Comerica supports ed- ica Free Prix Day. Mary Mendez, owner of ucation initiatives across RPM Tours, who introMichigan that not only promote the importance of obtaining and duced them to other crew members on racing teams. She relates furthering one’s education, but also shed light on different career to the young women because she was inspired to work in racing paths that might be less obvious to local students. when she was in school. The tour also stopped by the garage of the With the school year coming to a close, let’s take a look back at weekend’s only female driver, Simona De Silvestro. some of the ways Comerica is helping make the future brighter for Investment Workshop at Old Redford students across metro Detroit: Academy
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Throughout May, the city of Detroit was abuzz with Indy Car fever as the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix came to town. Comerica Bank signed on to sponsor Free Prix Day on opening Friday of Grand Prix weekend to allow race fans free admittance to the entire day’s festivities. To celebrate race weekend and explore the different career paths available to women on the Indy Car circuit, a group of students from the robotics team and the pre-college engineering program at the all-girls Detroit International Academy were invited for a behind the scenes look at the racing technology on Belle Isle. John Oreovicz, Indy Car writer for ESPN, guided the tour where the first stop was to meet Cara Adams, a project engineer for Fire-
Anna Chatten, a mechanic for the No. 4 National Guard car, takes a break to talk about her job as a mechanic working on the gearbox and transmission to students from Detroit International Academy.
Malik Ansley, 6, a first grader at Ronald Brown Academy in Detroit, happily demonstrates how students use TutorMate headsets and laptops during tutoring sessions.
It’s not always some grand event or flashy production that catches a student’s eye. Sometimes a simple introduction to a new subject or career is enough to inspire. So, when Dara Munson, cochair of the Services Youth Facet of The Renaissance (MI) Chapter of The Links Inc., reached out to Dennis Johnson, chief investment officer at Comerica, to host an investment workshop for a group of enterprising young women in the Girl Stars! program at Old Redford Academy in Detroit, he welcomed the opportunity. The Service Youth Facet, which Munson co-chairs with Rhonda Walker, news anchor at WDIV-TV, has partnered with the Girl First grader Kenneth Cain II, 6, can hardly wait for Stars! program to help better prepare these high schoolers with the tools and vision to achieve their goals and become successful, his teacher, Angela Alexander, to help log him in to
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the TutorMate program from a classroom at Ronald Brown Academy in Detroit.
Detroit Goodfellows Names Illya Tolbert of Harms Elementary School Winner of Fourth Annual Goodfellow Teacher of the Year Contest! The Detroit Goodfellows announced the winner of the fourth annual Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest — Mr. Illya Tolbert, an Art teacher at Harms Elementary School, in Detroit. Detroit Goodfellows board members surprised Tolbert at a school assembly with the news and presented him with a $200 gift card to buy classroom supplies. Additionally, he will be acknowledged at the Detroit Goodfellows Annual Tribute Breakfast this fall. The Goodfellows Board of Directors selected the winning teacher from nominations by Detroit Public School students in grades 3 through 8 who designated their favorite teachers by answering the question: “Why is your teacher so special?” in 50 words or less. There were the most entries
contest to show its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Detroit Public School administrators, teachers and support staff who, each year, work so diligently to identify students in need of its holiday gift packages. The 99-yearold charity’s mission is to ensure that there is “No Kiddie Without a Christmas.”
ever received this year with over 800 submissions. Tolbert received 18 nominations. This year two 10-year-old Harms Elementary students, third grader Yazmine Cirne and fifth grader Melody Rose Andino, have been acknowledged with winning entries. Yazmine Cirne’s entry says “My teacher is so special because he teaches art. Mr. Tolbert is so special because he smells like fresh almonds. He is creative which I like about him. He is very smart in art. I also appreciate Mr. Tolbert because he spends all his money to buy art supplies to make some clay masks and other projects. Another thing that makes Mr. Tolbert so special to me is that he is not mean to me when I mess up in class. That’s why Mr. Tolbert is so special to me!”
Melody Rose Andino’s entry says “My favorite teacher is Mr. Tolbert. He is very creative. His paintings are better than the Mona Lisa. His jokes are very funny. He also works very hard to make everyone smile. He also solves all your problems to make you happy.”
Tolbert has been with Detroit Public Schools at Harms Elementary for 14 years. The art teacher and his wife, who is also a teacher at Harms, are residents of Detroit. The Detroit Goodfellows sponsors the Goodfellow Teacher of the Year
Founded in 1914, the Detroit Goodfellows is the original and oldest Goodfellow organization and is not affiliated with any other Goodfellow group. It also sponsors an emergency dental program for children, awards scholarships through Wayne State University, provides free shoes to children in need and helps send hundreds of needy children to camp each summer. For more information about the Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest or the Detroit Goodfellow organization, visit www.detroitgoodfellows. org.
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Michigan Index Up Again in March Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in March, up 1.8 points to a level of 119.9. The March index reading is 49 points, or 68 percent, above the index cyclical low of 71.2. The index averaged 114 for all of 2012, 11 points above the index average for 2011. February’s index reading was revised up from 117.8 to 118.1.
After a recent invest workshop, Dennis Johnson (center), chief investment officer at Comerica Bank, poses with co-chairs Dara Munson and Rhonda Walker of the Services Youth Facet of The Renaissance (MI) Chapter of The Links Inc and a group of enterprising young women from the Girl Stars! program at Old Redford Academy in Detroit.
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well-rounded women. The Girl Stars! program pillars focus on health and wellness, etiquette, education, life planning, positive relationships, leadership and character building and career exploration. The latter is exactly where Johnson’s investment workshop was focused.
through tutoring programs. Realizing that many professionals just don’t have the time to travel to and from schools, IFL came up with a solution that uses today’s technology to connect some of the brightest minds in the business world with the classroom. The program, aptly named Johnson kicked off his workTutorMate, allows Comerica shop by holding up the Detroit Cares volunteers working from Free Press and then the Wall offices throughout metro DeStreet Journal along with some troit to tutor students without other publications to express ever leaving their desks. An the importance of keeping up on online platform allows students current events, especially while and volunteers to see the same maintaining an investment port- Dennis Johnson, chief investment officer at Comerica computer screen, where togethfolio. Bank, helps students in the Girl Stars! program at Old er they can complete activities The workshop continued Redford Academy pick out a company’s stock to mon- geared towards improving readwith explanations of how stocks itor throughout the summer. ing and spelling skills. are traded, as well as the differAlthough this is only Comerent markets, both domestic and foreign, ward to doing it again.” ica Bank’s second year in the program, its Before ending the workshop, Johnson where they’re traded. To tie it all togethpopularity is growing. The bank started er and appeal to the high school students, encouraged all the girls to choose a stock with only 12 volunteers, a number that has and challenged them to keep an eye on how Johnson asked the young women to name some of their favorite companies, such as well it performs throughout the summer. grown to more than 50 this year. Apple, Inc. and Google, so he could look up the price per share of the company’s stock. Johnson was able to grab the group’s attention by focusing on companies that they had an affinity towards. At this point in their education, many students haven’t been taught financial literacy or been exposed to the different careers in banking, including investment banking.
Johnson plans to return next fall to evaluate how well the Girl Stars! were able to manage their portfolios.
Innovations for Learning TutorMate Program Comerica Cares volunteers are always looking for new ways to give back, even when busy work schedules make it tough to do so. One nonprofit organization has found a solution that’s a perfect fit for business professionals, including many Comerica volunteers.
“These students have the great benefit of getting exposed to investment and other topics that, quite frankly, growing up I wish I had the exposure to as well,” said Johnson. Innovations for Learning (IFL) teaches “Just to be UNI_CBP_3037_Heloc_MC.pdf a part of this program and hope1 3/15/13 10:06 AM fully have an impact on one young lady’s life reading and writing skills to at-risk stuis a very gratifying experience and I look for- dents in underserved communities, mainly
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“Our Michigan Index has gradually increased through the first three months of 2013, consistent with an improving national and regional economic climate. The index components for March were mixed, with payrolls, state sales tax and motor vehicle production stronger. Exports, hotel occupancy, unemployment insurance claims and residential building permits were weaker,” said Robert Dye, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. “It is good news for Michigan to see auto assemblies increasing again, after flattening out Robert A. Dye at the start of the year. I expect to see auto sales moderately increase through the year, bolstered by improving conditions for residential real estate.”
The Michigan Economic Activity Index consists of seven variables, as follows: nonfarm payrolls, exports, sales tax revenues, hotel occupancy rates, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, building permits, and motor vehicle production. All data are seasonally adjusted, as necessary, and indexed to a base year of 2008. Nominal values have been converted to constant dollar values. Index levels are expressed in terms of three-month moving averages. Comerica Bank, with 215 banking centers in Michigan, is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Michigan and Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, and Florida, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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Palmer Park Log Cabin Day To celebrate the state of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day on Sunday, June 30, People for Palmer Park (PFPP) will hold its second annual Palmer Park Log Cabin Day from 1 - 4 pm.
troit’s Palmer Park. PFPP is entrusted by the City of Detroit’s Adopt-a-Park program as its Community Partner. The organization formed in 2010 in response to reports that the city planned to close the park.
Young musicians will be fiddling and square dancers swinging, while Park lovers wearing 1880s fashions stroll past a Native American drummer, a blues guitarist, children with painted faces and handmade hats, and families enjoying a community picnic and day at the park. To commemorate Michigan Log Cabin Day, People for Palmer Park (PFPP) and the City of Detroit will open Palmer Park’s historic 1800’s Log Cabin — which has been closed for some 30 years — for a rare tour. Built in 1885 by Senator Thomas Palmer and his wife Lizzie as their summer retreat, the cabin was once filled with antiques and visitors who would travel north on Woodward in horsedrawn carts. By 1895, Sen. Palmer had donated much of his farmland and woods to the city of Detroit to be used as a pleasure park for the people. On Sunday, June 30 from 1-4 pm, PFPP will treat families to free ice cream from Guernsey Farms Dairy, and an afternoon of live music, entertainment, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts for children, and great fun. This community event will re-connect many old-timers and kids of all ages to early Detroit memories and hopes for Detroit’s future. Palmer Park’s Cabin is located off of Merrill Plaisance, west of Woodward Avenue and north of Six Mile Road in Detroit.
An important goal of PFPP is to make Palmer Park once again a destination site for healthy living and recreation, as well as a protected nature reserve.
This year’s Log Cabin Day will also include the raffling of a Shinola bicycle (worth $2,000) and two free tickets to the US Open Tennis Championship (winners will be announced at the end of the event); and the new Mad Hatter and Bonnet contest, with an arts and crafts station where children can create and decorate their own hat. Palmer Park has the only authentic, historic Log Cabin in the City of Detroit. Inside, we will showcase a photo exhibit by S. Kay Young of Native American events and people. In the other room, we will present African American quilts and two local quilters, dressed at Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tub-
May -August The Detroit Public Library Celebrates the 70th Anniversary Lecture Series. 6 p.m. Detroit Public Library. 5201 Woodward Ave. The E. Azalia Hackley Collection is part of the Library’s Special Collections Department. This lecture, titled “Don Cornelius: Riding the Soul Train,” will celebrate the contributions this iconic figure and his famous television show had on the music industry. This lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call (313) 481- 1397
June - September Detroit Rolling on the River Festival and Summer Concert Series, Erma Henderson Park, adjacent to Whittier Park. The festival will highlight local entertainment, some of the city’s best restaurant and community resource information for adults.
man, will demonstrate and talk about this amazing craft. We want to bring history alive, so Wayne State University theatre students will be dressed at Senator and Mrs. Palmer and will be performing in character, greeting people at the door to the cabin. Native American drummer/ flutist Lee Blackbear will perform, as well as the Chelsea Home Orchestra (high school Celtic fiddlers), Luther Badman Keith Blues Band, and the T.J. Richardson African American Square Dance group. A young juggler and a group of Penny Farthing cyclists will add additional entertainment.
June 21
Noon – 10 p.m.
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
6 to 11 p.m.
This food and music festival is a celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month and it is “as fresh as it sounds.” The cost is $10 per person and $25 per family.
Charles Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Detroit
On the grounds of Family Victory Church, in Southfield. Come out and enjoy music by Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Terrance Palmer and Demetrius Nabors. Bring the family, blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, visit Jazzonthegrass.com.
June 22 The Detroit Branch NAACP and the United Auto Workers (UAW) present the 50th Anniversary Commemorative March Down Woodward Avenue. 9:00 a.m.
For more information call the Detroit Branch NAACP at (313) 871- 2087.
For more information visit www.riverdays.com.
August 16-18 The 31st African World Festival
June 21-23
Admission to GM River Days is $3 and $5 after 5 pm to support the non-profit Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
June 30
For more information visit peopleforpalmerpark.org or info@peopleforpalmerpark.org.
World Groove at Eastern Market
The walk will begin in Woodward and Forest and end at Hart Plaza. The theme for this historical march is “50 Years Later… We Shall Not Default On Our Freedom!” Everyone is welcome to attend.
This one of a kind festival takes place along the Detroit Riverfront. River Days is a celebration of Detroit’s Riverwalk with activities on land and water. Experience all the Riverwalk has to offer, from the tall ships, jet ski demonstrations and riverboat tours to the live music, sand sculptures and good eats.
People for Palmer Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of De-
Log Cabin Day is presented with the support of National Public Lands Day, Palmer Park Apartments, Senator Virgil Smith and the City of Detroit.
Free jazz concert, presented by Family Victory Fellowship and sponsored by Beaumont Hospital
This event is free and open to the community. For more information email detroitrollingontheriver@gmail.com
Detroit River Days
We encourage people to bring their children, parents and grandparents to reconnect with their memories of the park and cabin, share their oral histories, bring a picnic basket and blanket, and enjoy the scenery of the lake and ceder lighthouse. There will be food from Food Lab (soups, sandwiches and desserts), equestrian demonstrations by the Detroit Mounted Police, square dancing, and family fun. Don’t forget to wear you vintage, creative or zany hat, cap or bonnet for the Mad Hatter & Bonnet contest!
In the short time that PFPP has been in existence, the organization has organized and worked with community volunteers and residents from the surrounding neighborhoods to clean out the 12 miles of forest trails in the park, making them bikeable and walkable again; planted apple orchards in three locations; started a Junior Tennis Academy for children; hosted free yoga classes on Saturday mornings during the summer that typically attracts up to 50 participants, free tai chi classes on Tuesdays, and biking and hiking groups; organized family Story Time events by the Log Cabin, fall hay rides through the trails, and much more. In addition to planning special events and recreational activities, PFPP committees organize regular cleanups of the park, as well as flower and tree plantings.
June 23 Southfield Garden Walk, presented by the Southfield Parks and Garden Club 2 to 5 p.m.
For tickets, call (313) 833-9300. For general information, visit www.detroiteasternmarket.com.
July 24-27 Karmanos Cancer Institute Celebrates Cancer Survivor Week
This three day festival will be celebrated once again on the grounds of the Wright Museum with performances, poetry, arts and crafts, African drumming and dance, hundreds of vendors, ethnic foods, and events for all ages, including an expanded Watoto Village for the youngest among us! For more information visit www.thewright.org
August 3
The Karmanos Cancer Institute kicks off Cancer Survivor Week with a lecture from author Teresa Kilpatrick, “So You Survived Cancer.” She will speak about cancer survivorship and what to expect after treatment ends.
ARISE Detroit! 7th Annual Neighborhoods Day All Day Event ARISE Detroit! invites community organizations throughout the City of Detroit to participate by helping to clean up. Volunteers are needed.
For a list of events, visit www.karmanos. org or call (313) 576- 9288. All events are free and open to all cancer survivors and their families.
For more information visit www.arisedetroit.org or call (313) 592- 1955.
July 27 4th Annual Marriage & Family Walkathon Fundraiser Detroit Riverwalk
The walk will showcase many of the finest gardens in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood, located east of Lahser Road between Eleven and Twelve mile roads. Cost: $10 per person.
Enjoy a beautiful day on Detroit’s riverfront for a good cause. Proceeds will help to provide singles and couples with tools and resources for strengthening the most vital institution — the family!
For more information, call Jon Adams at (248) 356-2281 or e-mail sfldparks@hotmail.com.
For more information call the Marriage Resource Center at (313) 288- 8076.
Detroit Main Library Literacy Initiative — Detroit Reads! The literacy program offers literacy skills assessment, one-on-one tutoring, GED preparation, computer skills training, tutor training and certification, learner practice kits and resources for literacy service providers. The program is a dedicated one-to-one tutoring process and periodically offers selective smallgroup instructional sessions in other subjects such as mathematics. To register or volunteer call (313) 481-1362.
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June 22 March on Woodward should inspire us to serve the truth By Bryant M. Frank “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
These words confronted my wife and me last week, as we entered upon that solemn space that is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington Abraham J. Herschel D.C. We had yet to visit Dr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr King’s memorial, and as he is an important figure in our lives (note But now I faced a dilemma, personally I say “is” and not “was”), we went to pay and as president of Detroit’s AJC office. Why would a man like Farrakhan be afour respects. forded an opportunity to speak at the But I also went to the Memorial that church led by the leader of this counday seeking Dr. King’s guidance. I am try’s largest NAACP branch? privileged to serve as president of the Detroit Regional Office of the American After all, Farrakhan would be an Jewish Committee (AJC) and on April anathema to Dr. King, who despised big28, at the Detroit NAACP Fight for Free- otry in all its forms and who preached dom Fund Dinner, I personally commit- unity and fought segregation. Some ted to NAACP president Rev. Wendell members of our Jewish community Anthony that the AJC would join in the were outraged, many were offended and June 22 commemorative freedom walk others, myself included, were confused.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice every-
where. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” celebrating Dr. King’s historic visit to Detroit 50 years ago, and that together, we would march in peace, solidarity, respect and continued commitment to the teachings of Dr. King. At the time, this was an easy commitment, both for me and on behalf of AJC. After all, during the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Dr King was joined by the iconic civil rights activist and AJC leader, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who, in the very front row with Ralph Bunche, Ralph Abernathy and Dr. King, arms linked both in solidarity and for security, braved a hatred so vitriolic and so vile that only those men and women of color living in the deep South could have imagined it. Of the Selma march Heschel later wrote, “For many of us the march was about protest and prayer. Legs are not lips and walking is not kneeling. And yet our legs uttered songs. Even without words, our march was worship. I felt my legs were praying.” So it seemed only fitting that on June 22 we would again link arms and march down Woodward, symbolizing this truth: that neither time nor circumstance can come between people of conscience who seek to further Dr. King’s noble purpose. Coincidentally, I was in Washington for AJC’s 2013 Global Forum, attended by some 1300 individuals, White, African American, Latino, Asian, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and others, representing 60 countries. Members and guests of this centuryold human rights organization gather annually to hear from governmental and civic leaders from around the world who recognize the importance of safeguarding the human dignity of all people, regardless of nationality, color or religion. Sometimes, however, the seemingly simplest things are not so simple. Three weeks following the NAACP Freedom dinner, on May 17, at the invitation of Rev. Anthony, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan was invited to address the congregation of Rev. Anthony’s Fellowship Chapel, where to no one’ surprise, Farrakhan spewed his singular message of bigotry and anti Semitism. I need not and will not repeat his hateful words. They have been reported in various newspaper accounts and you are free to go, as I did, directly to the Nation of Islam website to hear for yourself.
And so, while in Washington to attend the AJC Global Forum, I sought the wisdom and counsel of Dr. King. Meandering in the presence of the colossal granite likeness of this great man, I asked God and Dr. King to grant me the wisdom to find the appropriate response to my dilemma. Does AJC boycott the freedom walk? What message will that send? Do we attend the freedom walk and if so, what message will that send? And as I reflected on these questions, an answer took form. I do not know if it was Dr. King or Rabbi Heschel or God or, possibly, the 95 degree heat. But in that sacred place, I found my answer (not your answer, I must add, for I would not condescend to give you your answer, which you must find within yourself) and for me, the answer is this: Each of us must seek inspiration to serve truth. Dr. King’s (and my) God of unity and compassion compel us to love one another and this notion of love and inclusiveness is entirely antithetical to the message of Minister Farrakhan. For those of us who seek the truth, deep down, we know this with absolute certainty. Those who attempt to reconcile the teachings of Dr. King with those of Minister Farrakhan only prove they lack a true understanding of either man. So by AJC’s participation on June 22, we will refuse to permit Minister Farrakhan to drive his wedge of fear between us and like-minded persons of our African American community. Instead, like Rabbi Heschel, a blessed memory, we will be praying with our legs. I will pray that our civic and religious leaders, be they African American, Latino, White, Asian, Jewish, Christian, Muslim or others, find the courage to deny a platform to any person who preaches hate and bigotry. I will also pray that each of us finds the courage and strength to stand up for those who, at some moment, for whatever reason, lack the courage or strength to speak for themselves. And finally, I will pray that our June 22 freedom walk honor both the efforts of those who have persevered and the memories of those who have perished in the fight for equality. Attorney Bryant M. Frank, is president of the Detroit Regional office of the American Jewish Committee.
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Black fatherhood is needed now more than ever
The first father allows society to determine his manhood, husbandry and fatherhood. He believes if he is unemployed he is worthless. Therefore, he drinks and smokes more, abuses his family and sells drugs.
I believe one of the greatest problems facing the Black community is fatherlessness. If you at look at problems such as incarceration, drug addiction, gangs, teen pregnancy, dropping out, crime, suspension, retention, and special education, the common cause was fatherlessness. Every child needs a father and no one needs him more than Black boys.
The second father derives his worth from God. He believes he will always be the husband and father regardless of his employ Only 28% of Black youth Jawanza Kunjufu ment status. While lookhave their fathers in the ing for work, he cleans the home. In 1920, it was 90% and in 1960 house, makes dinner and checks homeit was 80%. Neither slavery nor northern work. He decides to enroll in college and migration created Black fatherlessness. sell newspapers. It is very difficult proposing to your future wife and raising a family when you are unemployed. In 1920, America needed Black men to work farms. In 1960, America needed Black men to work in factories. The million dollar question today is what does America need from Black men? Is the answer prisons? Could America operate prisons without Black men who are almost 50% of their population? The billion dollar question we must ask ourselves is what can we do to put Black men back to work? How can a people earn over $900 billion and have almost half its men unemployed? The answer is when the Black community only spends 3% of its income with Black businesses. While the economy changed for all men, 89% of Asian children, 75% of White children and 59% of Hispanic children have their fathers in the home. Could it be the above communities spend more than 3% of their income with their businesses? African Americans could almost eliminate their unemployment rate if they simply spent 10 percent of their income with Black businesses. How do we explain two Black fathers who are both laid off from the same company with two completely different reactions?
The first father is now emotionally separated from his children and is incarcerated. The second father is now closer to his family, better educated and now has a job with the newspaper.
We have six types of fathers.
First, we have sperm donors who make babies, but do not raise them. . Next, we have no show daddies. They promise their child they will pick them up and don’t show. We cannot blame this on racism. Third, are ice cream daddies. They feel guilty because they do not spend time with their child. Therefore, they buy their child whatever they want.
Next are the divorced dads.
They would like to do more for their child, but their ex prevents this from happening. Fifth are stepfathers. I hate this term. These men check homework, pay bills and nurture their children, but the sperm donor is called father. Last, are fathers who have never left their children and either stayed with their mate or she encourages his involvement after the divorce. Real fathers never divorce their children. We encourage every man to be a responsible father.
Virginia’s restoration of voting rights: An American issue By Benjamin Todd Jealous If we want to understand the importance of Virginia governor Bob McDonnell’s recent voting rights reform, we need to look back all the way to the 1901-1902 Virginia Constitutional Convention. The setting was Richmond, Virginia, June 1901. The Virginia Democratic Party had decided that African-Americans were gaining too much political clout after the Civil War. They forced a constitutional convention to reset the balance of power.
nor to learn about the ugly history of felony disenfranchisement in Virginia, but he was the first to act. He deserves credit for having courage in his convictions and taking action when his predecessors - and many of his party’s leaders in the Virginia state legislature - would not. His decision showed that restoration of voting rights is an American issue, and not a matter of partisan divide.
Now other states need to follow his lead. All but two states still practice some form of felony disenfranchisement, such as Benjamin Jealous long waiting periods for Virginia Delegate Carter those who have finished the Glass, a newspaper magnate and future terms of their sentence but still cannot United States senator, took to the podi- vote. Florida, Kentucky, and Iowa all um to promote his plan for the new con- practice some form of permanent disstitution. It was a classic example of the enfranchisement. More than 4.4 million Jim Crow Black Codes, and it included Americans who are no longer in jail or a “felony disenfranchisement” law that prison cannot vote due to felony disenbarred people convicted of a felony from franchisement practices, and nearly half voting in the state. are Black. Delegate Glass’s words that day still States like Virginia and Delaware are echo one hundred years later: “This leading the way, but states like Florida plan will eliminate the darkey as a po- are lagging behind; the Sunshine State litical factor in this State in less than 5 still disenfranchises more than one milyears, so that in no single county...will lion citizens each voting period. Morethere be the least concern felt for the over, Virginia could take the final step complete supremacy of the white race in and introduce a constitutional amendthe affairs of government.” ment to remove felony disenfranchise That plan eventually became part of ment once and for all. Virginia’s Constitution and systemati- Discrimination was the purpose of cally disenfranchised voters of color for felony disenfranchisement in Virginia, over a century. and discrimination was the result. Oth But Governor Bob McDonnell has er states may not have the same historic bravely announced an executive action evidence of racist intent, but the effect to grant automatic restoration of rights - the systematic exclusion of people of to people with non-violent felony con- color - is the same. Governor McDonvictions who have finished the terms of nell’s voting rights reform last week was their sentence. With the stroke of a pen, a victory for democracy and a victory for he restored the right to vote to at least racial justice. But America still has a 100,000 Virginians, with many more to long way to go. come. Benjamin Todd Jealous is president/ McDonnell was not the first gover- CEO of the NAACP.
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Illya Tolbert, winner of Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest
The Detroit Goodfellows announced the winner of the fourth annual Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest — Mr. Illya Tolbert, an art teacher at Harms Elementary School, in Detroit.
This year two 10-yearold Harms Elementary students, third grader Yazmine Cirne and fifth grader Melody Rose Andino, have been acknowledged with winning entries. Yazmine Cirne’s entry says, “My teacher is so special because he teaches art. Mr. Tolbert is so special because he smells like fresh almonds. He is creative which I like about him. He is very smart in art. I also appreciate Mr. Tolbert because he spends all his money to buy art supplies to make clay masks and other projects. Another thing that makes Mr. Tolbert so special to me is that he is not mean to me when I mess up in class. That’s why Mr. Tolbert is so special to me!” Melody
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During a frocking ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on May 30, a newly appointed petty officer first class received the Purple Heart.
"This award is a representation of a lot of things," said Dennis. "It's a representation of a lot of professionalism and a lot of devotion to duty and love. I just want to make sure that we all understand that and take time to appreciate [Petty Officer] Williams, the dog handlers, and all of the fine folks at [NAS Sigonella] Security."
The Goodfellows Board of Directors selected the winning teacher from nominations by Detroit Public Schools students in grades 3 through 8 who designated their favorite teachers by answering the question, “Why is your teacher so special?” in 50 words or less. There were the most entries ever received this year with over 800 submissions. Tolbert received 18 nominations.
Williams, NAS Sigonella Military Working Dog Division, was downrange where he was tasked to the front with his canine "Dinomt," to search for hidden explosive devices. "We were looking for a couple of high valued targets, considered to be terrorists," Williams said. "When we got close to a Taliban check point, a remote detonation was set-off that killed my dog."
no’s entry says, “My favorite teacher is Mr. Tolbert. He is very creative. His paintings are better than the Mona Lisa. His jokes are very funny. He also works very hard to make everyone smile. He also solves all your problems to make you happy.” Tolbert has been with Detroit Public Schools at Harms Elementary for 14 years. The art teacher and his wife, who is also a teacher at Harms, are residents of Detroit. The Detroit Goodfellows sponsors the Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest to show its appreciation and gratitude to Detroit Public Schools administrators, teachers and support staff who, each year, work so diligently to identify students in need of its holiday gift
packages. The 99-yearold charity’s mission is to ensure that there is “No Kiddie Without a Christmas.” Founded in 1914, the Detroit Goodfellows is the original and oldest Goodfellow organization and is not affiliated with any other Goodfellow group. It also sponsors an emergency dental program for children, awards scholarships through Wayne State University, provides free shoes to children in need and helps send hundreds of needy children to camp each summer. For more information about the Goodfellow Teacher of the Year contest or the Detroit Goodfellow organization, visit www.detroitgoodfellows. org.
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Detroit native/US Navy sailor receives Purple Heart Master-at-Arms 1st Class Leroy Williams Jr., from Detroit, received much more than a frocking certificate and a new set of chevrons. Capt. Chris Dennis, NAS Sigonella commanding officer, presented Williams with the Purple Heart for the injuries he sustained from an improvised explosive device (IED) while deployed to Afghanistan.
Detroit Goodfellows board members surprised Tolbert at a school assembly with the news and presented him with a $200 gift card to buy classroom supplies. Additionally, he will be acknowledged at the Detroit Goodfellows Annual Tribute Breakfast this fall.
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The eight pound explosive device detonated three feet away from Williams. Dinomt was in between the bomb, Williams and an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician.
"He actually saved my life, saved both of our lives," said Williams. Williams suffered traumatic brain injury and shrapnel in his leg. He realizes that if it wasn't for Dinomt, he would not have been able to receive the Purple Heart or his 1st class crows (chevrons). "Fortunately we're both [still here," Williams said. "Every day forward, I take my dog with me. We don't leave our dogs, no matter what. When he was killed, I picked him up, put him in my sleeping bag and carried him about 500 meters in order to get to a medevac." Williams is humbled to receive the Purple Heart. "It means a lot to me," Williams said. "If you receive this award you're not normally alive to hold it. “Because I'm still here, I'm able to move forward, teach future dog handlers and continue to do my job, which means a great deal to me. I'll carry it with honor, pride and the memory of my dog." Receiving a Purple Heart is a tremendous honor for Williams, but he did not want the spotlight only on him. Other NAS Sigonella Sailors were also frocked. "Congratulations to everybody that's here," Williams said. "This is a huge t accomplishment. I always love to see people advance to whatever pay grade. Good luck to your future endeavors!"
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Call For NomiNatioNs The Michigan Chronicle’s Salute to First Ladies celebrates women who exceed their responsibilities as first ladies and encourages others through their leadership and active participation in the religious community. For their success as dedicated wives, mothers, and leaders, the Chronicle’s readership is encouraged to submit nominations for this prestigious award. We honor these women for upholding a tremendous foundation and faithfully supporting our religious leaders. Not only are they gracious supporters, they also lead their congregations with charisma, poise and eminence. In 100 words or less, please tell us about your First Lady and why you think she should be selected to be honored as one of this year’s Salute to First Ladies.
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Franklin-Wright celebrates tenth college tour Hope and enthusiasm radiated throughout a meeting of students, parents, guardians and chaperones attending an orientation for their Franklin-Wright Settlements College Tour 2013 at the organization’s east side headquarters. “Franklin-Wright Settlements saved my life,” is how 20-year-old Sheldon Lowman described his 14-year participation in after-school programs at the human services organization. “I developed moral values that kept me away from a lifetime of stealing and robbing.” Now a self-assured rising junior at Central Michigan University, Lowman is among a growing list of young people who have participated in Franklin-Wright’s college tour. He said he was attracted to and influenced by older kids who often got into trouble. “I was drawn to the negative behavior displayed by the old heads but it’s important to be your own person,” he said. He credits much of his college success to hard work and Franklin-Wright CEO Monique Marks who helped him after the painful loss of his mother.
Women’s Day at Grace CME Church Women’s Day at Grace CME was an unforgettable occasion. From left are Felicia White, co-chair; Linda Swanson, executive vice president, Swanson Funeral Homes, Inc., Women’s Day speaker; Dr. Barbara Delaney, pastor, Grace CME Church; Gloria Whitmore, co-chair; and Lillian B. Cooper, co-chair. The church is located at 642 Mc Nichols, west of Woodward.
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Greater Northwest Bible and Training Institute will hold its 13th Annual Baccalaureate Dinner and Graduation Ceremony Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30.
Marks launched a comprehensive college tour ten years ago and the results are impressive. “We’ve had a 100 percent success rate,” she said. “The nearly 200 young people who have participated in the tours have earned degrees. In addition to the tour, we meet with the students twice a week throughout the school year to help them apply to college. We assist with test preparation, applications, wherever help is needed.” Tyrone Pride, entering his third year at Ohio Valley University, participated in the college tour five times. “I met a lot of ethnicities and students who helped me frame my college major on the trips,” he said. “ I was able to expand my horizons.” He is grateful for Franklin-Wright because it provided a safe, nurturing place for him to complete his homework. “There was a lot of violence and trouble in my community,” he recalled. “I avoided it by spending my hours after school at Franklin-Wright. He advises incoming college students to avoid distractions and keep academics first. It wasn’t negative street influences that Clinton Township’s Naomi Gross needed to overcome. The outgoing Chippewa Valley High School tenth grader is currently growing up in a lovely community with both parents guiding her. “My parents have given me everything,” she said. “But I needed to learn more responsibility and that was difficult. Going on the college tours and working part time at Franklin-Wright have helped me to become a more independent person.” Looking forward to her third college tour this summer, Naomi said children will never grow up if not allowed to branch out in life. Director Marks and her outstanding travel team are looking forward to shepherding an exciting eight-day tour and cultural adventure beginning July 15. “Some of the universities on our
Dr. Joel McLeod to speak at Greater Northwest Baccalaureate
Tyrone Pride itinerary include Wilberforce, Temple, Pennsylvania State, Lincoln, Princeton and the Fashion Institute of New York,” she said. “We also plan to see “Motown: The Musical on Broadway and visit the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center Memorial, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
The dinner will be held on Saturday at St. John’s Armenian Hall, located at 22001 Northwestern Highway. The graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday at Greater Northwest Church of God in Christ, 15811 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit.
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Dr. Joel McLeod will be the featured speaker at both events. He can be seen on the WORD Network. He is a sought after speaker by many in the body of Christ for his profound prophetic teach-
ing style that electrifies believers and leaders on every level.
grams and Associate to Master Of Arts in Biblical Studies.
Under the leadership of Dr. Jynean Chandler, the Greater Northwest Bible and Training Institute offers several degree pro-
For additional information, call 313-863-0880 or visit www.bibletraininginstitute.com.
Sometimes the people who need to pay their respects the most are the ones who can’t. Until now.
A leading Detroit-based neighborhood human services organization, Franklin-Wright Settlements, located on Charlevoix, uses a holistic approach in helping individuals, families and groups with basic life, family and social needs. Established in the late 1880s, it encompasses the settlement house philosophy. Some notable Franklin-Wright alumni include Mayor Coleman Young, who was the first Black youth participant, boxing legend Joe Louis and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. If you would like to help underwrite this college preparatory, life-enhancing tour or make a donation to Franklin-Wright, please contact Monique Marks at 313-597-1000.
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COMERICA IN THE COMMUNITY
During his 19 years with C omerica, Michael Cheatham has let very little grass grow beneath his feet. As the new Community Reinvestment Act market manager of southeast Michigan, Cheatham stays busy investigating new opportunities for Comerica to better serve the community and managing his department’s scholarship and donation budget. No matter how busy his schedule, he always finds time to spend with his family and volunteer Michael Cheatham in the community. Soon after graduation from the University of Michigan, Cheatham began volunteering with Literacy Volunteers of America in Detroit where he helped people of all ages learn how to read. Since then, he has served many organizations, often concurrently, such as U-SNAP-BAC, Southwest Housing Solutions, the Opportunity Resource Fund, the YMCA Minority Achievers and back at his alma mater with the Wolverine Express. Cheatham also participates in Michael Cheatham, CRA Market numerous ‘walks manager for southeast Michigan, for a cause’ and has is photographed (L to R) with previously served as other members of the Commu- a team captain for the nity Reinvestment Act team, in- United Negro College cluding Loretta Smith, vice presi- Fund 5K Walk for dent of public affairs and Jeanine Education. Bryant, CRA market manager for To stay motivated, outstate Michigan. Cheatham looks to his wife and 4-year-old daughter who offer unwavering support and encouragement. Today, he serves on the Ardmore-Brookline Community Citizens Radio Patrol and as a committee chairperson of The Shipley Family Foundation that supports educational opportunities in underprivileged communities. Why do you volunteer? “I volunteer because it is my chance to pay it forward. The success I have amassed in my life is directly related to my upbringing in Detroit. As a child, I was fortunate to have role models who taught me the importance of community involvement. One such role model was an older gentleman who would share stories of his youth with the kids in the neighborhood. His stories and life lessons helped mold my character and guide me in the right direction. Now, it is my time to ‘pour back into the cup I drank from’ and do what I can to improve the future of Detroit’s youth. If I can change one person’s life for the better, then it is worth it.”
IndyCar Stops at Comerica Students from Henry Ford Elementary School had a chance to see a race car up close when a Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix IndyCar made a stop at Comerica’s Michigan-American Road banking center. The visit was part of Comerica’s sponsorship of Free Prix Day on Friday, May 31, which gave race fans an opportunity to watch the day’s on-track activities and visit the paddock and garage areas at the Grand Prix for free.
Comerica Cares volunteers were proud to support the Southeast Michigan American Heart Association in their efforts to save lives.
Comerica Supports the American Heart Association Walk Comerica Cares volunteers joined hundreds of others in the recent Heart Walk for the American Heart Association at Ford Field. By supporting this cause, Comerica colleagues are raising needed funds for research and helping to improve the heart health of all Americans and reduce death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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What was your first major volunteering experience like? “About four years after I started with Comerica, a board member position for U-SNAP-BAC was offered to me and I jumped at the opportunity. At first, the position was both exciting and intimidating. There was no training, so I observed more expeA group of Comerica Cares volunteers gathered inside rienced members to Comerica Cares volunteer Ford Field before the start of the 2013 Heart Walk. learn the ropes. Not Michael Cheatham (right) exlong after, I was able to plains the importance of prooffer constructive ideas tecting community parks to and assume an active his nephews, DeAndre and role on the board. As a DeAntre Cheatham, while paryoung man in such an ticipating at an Ardmore-Brookimportant position, it line program. was a great learning opportunity that helped shape the rest of my career. I credit my previous military service for helping me feel comfortable and disciplined even though I had little experience in the beginning.” How do you make time for volunteer work? “At the peak of my volunteer work, I was attending six board or committee meetings per month. I was busy, really busy. Many of my weekends and evenings were filled with volunteer work, but I didn’t mind it at all. I find that volunteering offsets the pressures of work so it’s not about making time, it’s about doing what you enjoy and you will find the time despite a demanding schedule.”
Golightly Students Successfully Complete Information Technology Program
Bobby Burton of Comerica’s Client Production Service department (at podium) congratulates students who What are the rewards of volunteering? completed the two-year Information Technology program at the Golightly Career and Technical Academy. “When I volunteer, I feel appreciated. I enjoy seeing The Advisory Board for Golightly’s Academy of Inforthe progress I am making with an organization. Even if I mation Technology awarded the students with laptop don’t see the direct results of my volunteer work, I know computers in celebration of their successful compleI am making a difference in somebody’s day and in the community as a whole. I especially enjoy that the focus of tion of the program. Comerica Bank, General Motors my volunteer work directly benefits Detroit’s youth. I have and other leading Southeast Michigan companies learned that volunteering is contagious and my volunteer have provided financial support, internships and mentorship to students at GolIghtly Career and Technical work has inspired others to help out too. As a volunteer, Academy in Detroit for more than a decade. the key is to find something you are passionate about and the rewards will be plentiful. For more information on how Comerica volunteers are giving back to our community, visit
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Comerica’s Larry Bryant Honored as Michigan Chronicle “Men of Excellence” Larry Bryant, vice president and district manager for Comerica Bank’s Metro-Southwest District, was among the Michigan Chronicle’s 2013 “Men of Excellence” honorees. Bryant’s district consists of 15 banking centers in the Detroit, Dearborn and Downriver area. A 23year banking veteran, Bryant began his banking career in 1989 with Manufacturers Bank, which later merged with Comerica. Over the years, Bryant has provided his expertise to the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, including The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, The Henry Larry Bryant Ford Village Foundation and The Real Life 101 Mentoring organization. He currently serves as co-chair of Comerica’s African American initiative, which builds relationships with individuals and businesses in the African American community and mentors Comerica colleagues through the African American employee resource network group.
Comerica Bank and Iron Mountain’s Sixth Annual Free Community Shred Day a Success
Comerica Bank, Iron Mountain Incorporated and CBS Radio recently partnered for the sixth annual community Shred Day at Comerica’s Livonia Operations Center. Last year, more than 12 million adults became victims of identity theft. Shred Day helps prevent metro Detroiters from becoming victims and raises awareness about proper recycling methods. Shredding personal documents is one of the most effective ways to prevent sensitive information from making it into the wrong hands. The event, which was free and open to the public, gave consumers a chance to watch as Iron Mountain shredded their boxes or bags of paper documents. After being securely destroyed, all shredded material was made into pulp and recycled. Metro Detroiters protected their identity while helping the community through their donations of nonperishable food items to Gleaners Food Bank.
Comerica colleagues Patricia McCann (left) and Janice Tessier (right), were proud to represent Comerica at the recent Ford Freedom awards. The recognition honors “Quiet Heroes” who have worked to advance the cause for African Americans, including Congressman John Lewis (center).
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2013 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
Applications can now be submitted for the 2013 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. Entrepreneurs, new and experienced, are encouraged to submit their concepts for Detroit’s newest retail business at www.hatchdetroit.com. The winning business pitch will receive a $50,000 grant courtesy of Comerica Bank and legal, marketing, accounting and IT support from Hatch Detroit. “It’s amazing to watch these business plans evolve from mere ideas to brick and mortar retail shops around Detroit,” said Vittoria Katanski, Hatch Detroit executive director. “What’s even more exciting is that the contest has hatched more than just the two previous winners. Past contestants have been so inspired by the overwhelming community support during the competition, they’ve continued to move their busi-
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ness plans forward, turning their ideas into retail realities all over the city.” “Comerica has a long history of supporting businesses in Detroit, from small to large, newcomers to century-old institutions,” said Mike Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank-Michigan. “Our hope is that investments like our grant to Hatch Detroit will continue to encourage others to explore new and creative ways to inspire business development in the City of Detroit and across the region.” This year, the contest submission period is limited to just six weeks and the application process now requires a supporting visual to better illustrate the business idea. For complete submission guidelines and contest rules, visit www.hatchdetroit.com. The deadline for submissions is July 13, 2013.
Detroit has long been known as a great jazz town. Celebrating its 13th season, Comerica Java & Jazz continues the tradition of providing a monthly after work concert series that showcases some of Detroit’s finest creative talent.
Comerica Java & Jazz • July 16, 6:00 p.m. Detroit Public Library – Main Library 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Sin Hielo Sin Hielo is a new musical project that starts with guitar giants Wayne Gerard & Sean Blackman, along with the accomplished artistry of Rick Beamon to round out the collective. Based in Detroit, Sin Hielo has created a new sound fused with Latin, jazz, and rock. Blackman is a powerful, acoustic nylon-string world music guitarist. Gerard is an electric guitarist jazz virtuoso and Rick Beamon is known as one of the best in the business for playing jaw-dropping percussion. The Sin Hielo project quickly caught fire all around Detroit and beyond. The band’s Spanish name represents both the new hot sound and the sexy clientele that has jumped on the band’s touring party vardo. We invite you to come out and join the fun in July as Sin Hielo brings the party to the Detroit Public Library for Comerica Java & Jazz.
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Defined contribution health plans: Are you up to speed on the next big thing? By Jeff Rubleski Economist Peter Orszag, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget, writes in Bloomberg Businessweek that, over the next decade, defined contribution health plans will gradually take over the health insurance market. On “Fox Business News” they recently were called “The Next Big Thing’ in Health Benefits.” Yet in a recent BCBSM survey of benefit decision makers at Michigan companies, more than 40% of respondents whose companies had defined benefit plans were not familiar with how defined contribution plans worked. Since these plans are just beginning to gain traction, many employers are still unsure about some basic concepts and how the plans might benefit their businesses. Here’s the first of our two-part primer on this important topic to help you get up to speed. What is a defined contribution health plan? Under a defined contribution plan, an employer provides employees with a fixed dollar amount for them to then purchase individual or group-sponsored health coverage to fit the health needs and budget of the employee. Depending on the option an employer chooses, employees can do this on open healthcare exchanges or from a set of employer-defined options on a private health insurance exchange. Some employers also provide information, tools and guidance to help employees make their coverage purchase decisions.
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has spurred $1 billion in total public and private sector investment with an additional $1 billion in expected future investment and spending
More than 40% of respondents whose companies had defined benefit plans were not familiar with how defined contribution plans worked.
This sounds a lot like 401 (k)-type plans Yes, the two are quite similar in the sense is that the employer’s role is to contribute a defined amount of funds, whether to an employee’s retirement or healthcare plan. According to some experts, defined contribution plans could easily follow in the footsteps of 401(k)s, which supplanted private pensions and changed retirement planning almost 25 years ago. As the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) says in its new report, they could be “Déjà vu All Over Again.”
A decade in the making, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy has released an economic impact study demonstrating promises made and realized with riverfront development The Detroit riverfront has spurred $1 billion in investment on or along the riverfront over the past 10 years, which also includes projects currently under construction or planned for completion in the next several years, according to an Economic Impact Study released by the non-profit Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. “The Conservancy was launched in 2003 to not only develop public access to the riverfront, but to also serve as a catalyst for economic development,” said Matt Cullen, chairman of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Board. “As we mark our tenth anniversary, we think it is the right time to take a deeper look at how the new riverfront is contributing to an improved quality of life for Detroiters and our region, and at the same time driving significant economic development for our community.”
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The study was commissioned by the Conservancy and conducted by Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL), a leading advisory and planning firm. CLS worked closely with the Conservancy throughout 2012, as well as the City of Detroit and with numerous public agencies and private sector entities, to conduct extensive research to better understand the economic impact return associated by the riverfront investment that has taken place over the last decade. “The impact of the Detroit riverfront deSee Riverfront page C-2
Why would our company want this kind of plan? For employers, the major benefit is cost predictability and control. For employees, it’s increased choice of health insurance plans, personalization of benefits and the ability to take control over their health benefit decisions. Companies also appreciate being able to reduce their administrative burden with these plans. With GlidePath, for example, you deposit pre-tax dollars for each employee into an account, select the benefit design options you want to offer, then let GlidePath take care of the rest. Our next article will examine why defined contribution plans are now getting so much attention and how to determine whether they are right for your company. When making a decision on how to manage spending and risk, one option for businesses to consider is GlidePath from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. This tool allows companies to determine their company’s health benefit budget and simplify the administrative work often accompanying health benefit offerings. For more information, visit www.predictablehealthcosts.com. Jeff Rubleski serves as director of Sales Strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is a certified healthcare reform specialist. He serves as the GlidePath™ go-to-market lead in implementing this defined contribution solution for active and retired members.
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velopment goes beyond the construction completed by the Conservancy and our public and private partners over the last decade,” said Faye Alexander Nelson, president and CEO, Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. “We have partnered with others to lay the foundation for an active and vibrant downtown that has and will continue to contribute to the attraction of businesses, residents and visitors to Detroit.”
Gerald Johnson General Motors Company North America Manufacturing Vice President Gerald Johnson is appointed to the position of North America manufacturing vice president, effective July 1, 2013. In this role, he will manage a team of over 74,000 employees and have responsibility for 56 facilities in North America. These plants include assembly, stamping, powertrain and component operations which work together to produce some of GM’s most popular vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Impala, Buick Enclave, GMC Sierra and the Cadillac ATS.
The study prepared by CSL also estimates more than $1 billion in future riverfront public and private investment and annual spending that would continue to add to the transformation of the riverfront area into a vibrant live-work-play environment. These include the future development of the 40-acre Uniroyal site and various east riverfront mixed-use projects. Riverfront improvements have supported 16,700 construction jobs over the course of the project, and provide ongoing annual support for 1,300 jobs. “The Detroit riverfront is perhaps the most valuable waterfront property in the United States that still has significant opportunities for development,” said George W. Jackson, Jr., president and CEO of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. “The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and its public, philanthropic and private partners have literally paved the way for economic revitalization by building the Detroit RiverWalk and making other infrastructure improvements. The economic impact reported today is only the first wave of results we expect to see as we all contribute to the accelerating momentum here.” More than visitors enjoy landscaped, tained, secure
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Prior to this assignment, Johnson served as executive director of Global Program Quality and Launch, a position he held from March through June, 2013. He led several key customer-focused quality initiatives involving global standardization and strategies to improve product launches and issue resolution.
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Gerald Johnson began his career at General Motors in 1980 at the Fisher Body Plant in Euclid, Ohio. Early in his career, he held a number of positions in Grand Blanc, Michigan-based operations in the areas of labor relations and stamping. He progressed through a series of manufacturing leadership positions in company operations in Marion, Indiana; Livonia, Michigan; Parma, Ohio; Mansfield, Ohio; Troy, Michigan and Pontiac, Michigan. His assignments included an overseas position as executive director of Manufacturing in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2009, he was appointed to North America manufacturing manager where he had responsibility for 13 manufacturing plants in the United States. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration from Kettering University and a master’s degree in manufacturing operations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
riverfront annually. Dur ing 2012, CSL’s partner, Custom Intercept Solutions (CIS), conducted 1,500 in-person intercept interviews with visitors to the riverfront. The study reported a number of findings, including: Annual spending by visitors, residents, employees and other operations along the riverfront is estimated at $43.7 million. Tax revenue generation supported by ongoing riverfront activity is estimated at $4.5 million
annually. Ninety percent of visits to the riverfront would not have taken place without the significant riverfront improvements. Approximately 77 percent of respondents indicated that they came to the riverfront from “home,” indicating the riverfront was their destination as opposed to being in the riverfront/ downtown area for work or other purposes. Approximately 55 percent of those that came to the riverfront from home
traveled more than 10 miles to do so. Approximately 72 percent of “person on the street” respondents indicated that they visit the riverfront on a monthly or more frequent basis — of those frequent visitors, approximately 40 percent do not live or work downtown — illustrating the drawing power of the riverfront as a destination. The complete Economic Impact Study can be downloaded from the Conservancy’s website at DetroitRiverfront.org.
Patrick O. Lindsey Patrick Oliver Lindsey is a native Detroiter, raised on the city’s east side, and educated in the Detroit and Highland Park public school systems. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BA in Political Science. He currently serves as vice president, Government and Community Affairs, at Wayne State University where he oversees the federal and state government affairs and the community affairs activities. Prior to joining WSU, Lindsay was employed with Focus: HOPE as director, External Affairs & Development, and also enjoyed a 20-year career at Chrysler, mainly as manager of Community Relations and senior manager of State Relations. He also serves as pastor of the Greater Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit. Patrick O. Lindsay’s leadership roles and community affiliations are many. He has served in a variety of capacities with numerous organizations, including Warren/Conner Development Coalition, Black Family Development, Inc., Eight Mile Boulevard Association and the Detroit Urban League, to name a few. Patrick and Kathy, his wife of 21 years, have two wonderful children: a son Kendall and a daughter Kaylyn.
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Rogue named Cadillac Creative Agency of Record Following an extensive review process, Cadillac has selected a new agency, Rogue, as its Creative Agency of Record. Cadillac expects this move to further enable its growth. Created specifically for Cadillac, Rogue is part of the Interpublic Group of agencies drawing on the resources of three existing IPG agencies — Hill Holliday, Lowe and Campbell-Ewald. Rogue brings global capabilities, an abundance of experience in integrated marketing, and a strong understanding of luxury brands coupled with an automotive marketing background. “All of the invited agencies demonstrated a high level of thinking and clearly worked very hard during the review process,” said Bob Ferguson, vice president, Global Cadillac. “We selected Rogue because its strategic insights, creative
vision for Cadillac and strong luxury and automotive experience were the best match for our global growth plan.” Rogue will be headquartered in Campbell-Ewald’s Detroit-area office, with much of the creative and strategy work located in Hill Holliday’s Boston office. “Our open architecture model brings together outstanding IPG talent with deep knowledge of both autos and the luxury consumer, domestically and around the world,” said Michael Roth, chairman and CEO of Interpublic Group. “Our offering will be comprised of the exceptional creative capabilities of Hill Holliday, a powerful base of operations in Detroit thanks to Campbell Ewald and Lowe’s dynamic international network.”
In addition to a new creative agency, Cadillac recently added public relations and integrated marketing communications firm FleishmanHillard to the team to provide strategic communications counsel to the brand and help reach new customers in fashion, luxury and technology. “Cadillac is taking a modern approach to marketing communications by mobilizing its agency partners in truly strategic rather than executional roles” said Dave Senay, Fleishman Hillard president and CEO. “Driving the new Cadillac narrative and executing communications brilliantly in the places our buyers live is our mandate, and we look forward to collaborating with our new colleagues and agency partners.”
MEDC awards grant for renovation of Eastern Market The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for a new community kitchen and renovation of Eastern Market in Detroit. “The renovation of this beloved Detroit landmark, with its new community kitchen, builds on Detroit’s growing urban agriculture movement and will bring a new vitality to the Eastern Market district,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “This project will support entrepreneurship and small businesses, strengthen the community and create jobs in Detroit.” Eastern Market has been supplying Detroit-area residents with fresh food since 1891 and currently draws more than 40,000 visitors on a weekly basis. The Eastern Market Corporation has been awarded a $1 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive to renovate Eastern Market’s Shed 5, originally constructed in 1981, and add a new community kitchen that will support new, local food entrepreneurs. The project will include renovation of the functionally obsolete market shed structure and construction of the kitchen within the shed. The completed project will serve as a regional hub for local food production, processing, distribution and retailing; an incubator for specialty food producers; a provider of culinary and nutritional education; a center for plant and flower sales; and public space for events. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of approximately
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$8.2 million and add 36 full-time equivalent jobs. “The Shed 5 community kitchen project is one of our most pivotal projects,” said Dan Carmody, Eastern Market Corporation president. “It allows us to accelerate our work of incubating new food processing business and also allows us to increase our programming around health and nutrition to market customers.” The City of Detroit is supporting the project with bond revenue valued at $1.5 million and a Community Development Block grant valued at $330,000. The project has also received funding commitments from many foundations and a corporate sponsor, including the Ford Foundation, Erb Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation and Whole Foods Market. “This renovation will further promote healthy and fresh food offerings around Detroit as well as serve as a catalyst for additional positive activity in the area,” said Michael A. Finney, MEDC president and CEO. “We are pleased to support the efforts of the entire community in making the project a reality.” The Michigan Community Revitalization Program provides grants, loans or other economic assistance of up to $10 million to projects that will revitalize regional urban areas, act as a catalyst for additional investment in a community, re-use brownfield and/or historic properties and promote mixed use and sustainable development.
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Does your leadership measure up? The top five leaders most admired by the world’s business executives are Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Jack Welch — in that order, according to the 2013 Global CEO Survey conducted by PwC. The qualities the surveyed CEOs most admired? Strong vision, motivational, caring, innovative, persistent an-
ethical. “These results tell us a lot about what it takes to be a strong business leader in today’s rapidly changing global marketplace,” says Barbara Trautlein, author of “Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change that Sticks” (www.changecatalysts. com). “The respondents cited a broad range of qual-
ities to describe the same individual leaders, which tells us they recognize today’s leaders need a combination of strengths.” Trautlein, who has a PhD in organizational psychology and more than 25 years experience helping businesses lead change, says contemporary leaders must have a high CQ — Change Intelligence. “Today’s
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is in a state of constant change, and successful companies are those that can also respond and quickly adapt to the changes around them. That requires leaders who are able to lead with the head — focusing on the big-picture goal and business objectives; the heart — knowing how to engage, coach and motivate people; and with hands — providing the tactical tools and skills necessary, like a project manager,” she says. “People tend to be stronger in one or two of those areas and weaker in the others. We need to identify our weak areas and work on strengthening them.” To do that, you must ask yourself, “Am I a head, heart or hands leader?” Trautlein identifies three of the seven CQ leader styles, their strengths, weaknesses and a coaching suggestion for each: The Coach (heart-dominant): Strengths:
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• Encourages people to join in discussions, decisions • Steps in to resolve process problems, such as conflict • Listens to all viewpoints • Recognizes and praises others for their efforts • Helps reduce stress by lightening the mood Weaknesses:
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• Sees team process and organizational climate as ends in themselves • Fails to challenge or contradict others • Does not recognize the importance of accomplishing tasks • Overuses humor and other conflict-mitigation techniques • Does not emphasize long-range planning Coaching: Make connections with people but also connect them with the mission. Don’t allow engagement to take precedence over performance.
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Coaching: Expand your definition “execution.” Engage people by making a compelling case for the change so you’ll have their support, and take time-outs periodically to evaluate your goals and strategy.
• Stays focused on goals • Engages in longrange thinking and planning • Takes a big-picture view • Enjoys seeing new possibilities • Scans the horizon for the next big opportunity Weaknesses: • Doesn’t fully consider the effects a change will have on organizational culture • May be less apt to focus on team members’ individual needs • Complains about lack of progress toward goals • Does not give sufficient attention to the process by which goals are met • Neglects to ensure that the tactical details of the change process are handled Coaching: It’s vital that the vision be shared by all those working to make it happen. Remember to share your vision with others (heart) and lay out a path to that vision that incorporates visible milestones along the way (hands). The Executor (hands-dominant) Strengths: • Excels at project planning and execution • Accomplishes tasks in a timely and efficient manner • Can be depended upon to do what’s asked • Freely shares information and materials so other have the training, tools and resources they need • Pushes the team to set high performance standards Weaknesses: • Loses sight of the big picture – the goal of the change process • Lacks patience with people and process issues • Pushes for unrealistic performance standards • Becomes impatient with other team members who don’t live up to standards • Goes into data overload, providing too
“ Most leaders are not all head, hands or heart – most are some combination, which is why there are seven Change Leader styles,” Trautlein says. “And even leaders who have all three in seemingly equal measures have some pitfalls to watch out for.” The point is not to change who we are fundamentally, but rather to embrace our strengths, shore up our blindspots, and adapt our styles to be more effective when leading across a variety of different people and situations. By building their CQ, leaders simultaneously become more powerful to help their teams and organizations - as well as less stressed and frustrated themselves. And, they more consistently role model the pivotal leadership qualities CEOs most admire. About Barbara Trautlein, PhD: Barbara Trautlein is author of Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change that Sticks, and a change leadership consultant, international speaker and researcher. She helps all levels of leaders in achieving their personal and professional goals, from Fortune 50 companies to small- and mid-sized businesses, in industries ranging from steel mills to sales teams, refineries to retain, and healthcare to high tech. Trautlein has a PhD in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan. Learn more at www.ChangeCatalysts. com.
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The king of arrogance Kanye West is a man with an ego nearly as big as the sky. He thinks the sun doesn’t rise until he gets up. Well, he is at it again.
(still)
This time His Royal Pretentiousness described himself as “the Michael Jordan of music.” Keep in mind that this is the same Kanye West who said, “I will go down in history as the voice of this generation, of this decade.”
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Then there was, “I’m too busy writing history to read it…I think I am the greatest.”
This story was inspired by Prince. The legendary, iconic, groundbreaking megastar seems to be defying some of the realities of being older, facing “Father Time” head-on…and winning, round after round, year after year, decade after decade.
And, of course, we can’t forget the infamous, “George Bush don’t like Black people.”
It is difficult to believe that Prince turned 55 early this month. He doesn’t look much different than he did 20 years ago, and furthermore, hasn’t gained a pound.
Also, West just might be toying with something many believe to be sacred by calling new album “Yeezus.” OPRAH WINFREY, one of wealthiest women in the world — net worth, $2.8 billion as of March 2013 — also happens to be one of the most generous.
Prince once quipped, “I’m ageless.” And even though we know he was not serious, you still have to wonder.
The influential megastar recently donated $12 million to The Oprah Winfrey National Museum of African American History and Culture, which is being built in Washington, D.C. and scheduled to open in late 2015. President Barack Obama (I still love saying that!) participated in the groundbreaking.
With regard to people of color (like the strikingly beautiful and in shape Jennifer Lopez), many believe it has something, or much, to do with the presence of melanin, “a natural substance that is the primary determi- Tina Turner, 73. nant of skin color.”
Mariah Carey’s new album, “The New Era Begins,” will be released on July 23. Among the selections is the lead single, “#Beautiful,” featuring Miguel that is No. 1 in 30 countries. (That’s impressive!) Had to smile when I became aware of the title of 52-year-old comedian/actor George Lopez’s latest book: “I’m Not Gonna Lie: And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50.” Millie JackGeorge Lopez son had something to add regarding reaching middle age: “Things ain’t like they used to be!”
Chaka Khan, 60.
CONGRATULATIONS to Detroit’s own Courtney B. Vance on winning a Tony Award in the Best Featured Actor in a Play category for his work in “Mr. Lucky,” with Tom Hanks. The ceremony took Courtney B. Vance place June 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Prince, 55. Whatever. But Prince is not alone in something that has been called “age defiance.” SHAUN ROBINSON, for example. She continues her lengthy stint as correspondent and weekend anchor on the popular entertainment newsmagazine show “Access Hollywood.” There is disbelief when people learn that Robinson will be 51 next month.
John Legend, basically known for soulful crooning (perfect example, his first hit, “Ordinary People”), has been saying that he has been giving consideration to doing a remake of the Doors’ “Light My Fire.” Actually, that would be quite interesting. He could certainly put a different spin on the rock classic rock, just as José Feliciano did in 1968. Niecy Nash, the actress currently co-starring with Cedric the Entertainer in the TV Land sitcom “The Soul Man,” might want to choose her words more carefully.
Robinson, by the way, is from Detroit, attended Cass Technical High School (as did Diana Ross, Lily Tomlin, David Alan Grier and Kenya Moore, among others) and graduated from Spelman College. Could Smokey Robinson really be 73? That became a reality in February. The week Robinson was a mentor to the finalists on “American Idol” last season, judge Nicki Minaj teased, “Look at you, looking like a man half your age!”
Shirley Bassey, 76.
It is highly likely that the ultimate romantic crooner has taken advantage of the availability of Botox, but so what! He looks great.
In a recent interview she said, “I have a lot of experience as a girlfriend, wife, ex-wife and new wife again…If you keep a man’s stomach full and penis empty you won’t have a problem.”
SO DOES LL Cool J.
The rap superstar turned acclaimed actor — currently co-starring on the popular series “NCIS: Los Angeles” — is an unlikely 45, having celebrated
Berry Gordy’s autobiography, “To Be Loved,” which was adapted for the Broadway show “Motown: The Musical,” is now available in e-book form.
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“Motown: The Musical” received four Tony Award nominations. Gordy’s book is very good and very informative, as were the autobiographies of Mary Wilson, Otis Williams, Martha Reeves and Motown producer/songwriter RayBerry Gordy noma Gordy Singleton. Coming up a bit short were those of Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross.
Mary Wilson, then 61, interviews Beyoncé Knowles for “Extra” at the premiere of “Dreamgirls” in 2006.
BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that Famous Hooks and June Stroud were the first Black dancing couple to become stars on “American Band.” They became regulars after the iconic show moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in the mid-1960s.
Smokey Robinson, 73.
Natalie Cole, 63.
Shaun Robinson, 50.
Samuel L. Jackson, 64.
MEMORIES: “Band of Gold” (Freda Payne), “Something About You” (the Four Tops), “I Can’t Stand the Rain” (Ann Peebles), “Try a Little Tenderness” (Otis Redding), “In and Out of Love” (Diana Ross & the Supremes), “Come Get to This” (Marvin Gaye), “Let Me Make Love to You” (the O’Jays), “You Are So Beautiful” (Billy Preston), “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” (Sylvester), “Tighten Up” (Archie Bell & the Drells).
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Lenny Kravitz, 49.
La Toya Jackson, 57.
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With the start of summer here, many of you are thinking of some fitness resolutions for the coming months. Setting goals is an excellent way to ensure you stay on track and committed to a fit lifestyle. At this point you may find your desire to get out of the gym is growing stronger as the warmer weather rolls in, so consider setting a few resolutions that take you out of the gym, as well as setting goals for other aspects of fitness, health and performance. Here’s to your health!
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Clean eating for a healthier you new forms of exercise into your routine, such as outdoor yoga. It’s a great way to beat boredom, build new muscles and keep exercise fun.
All the best, Rian J. Barnhill
Find a fitness buddy: Get your girlfriends involved in your plans for better health. Meet up several times a week for exercise excursions, such as bike rides or long walks. Play Often.
The Best of Summer Avocado Veggie Sandwich. In a perfect world, everyone would eat healthfully, exercise regularly and find time for a little bit of fun every day. The reality is, busy schedules, family time and social activities make it challenging to stay on track. Here are a few easy ways to add more health and balance to your daily routine. Eat Well. Grow your own: It’s easy to eat more vegetables when you have a garden full of fresh produce growing outside your door.
Planting a small garden in a raised bed or large pots will keep you eating healthy. Nutrition on the go: The best way to stay on track is to be prepared. Start each day by packing a small cooler or insulated bag with a healthy lunch and nutritious snacks. Fresh fruit, veggie sticks and sandwiches made with a natural, whole grain bread, such as Roman Meal, are great options.
Explore other cultures: Learn to cook healthy cuisine from other countries. Use the natural whole grain goodness of Roman Meal bread as a part of a healthy Mediterranean meal or take advantage of summer vegetables to make a Japanese stir fry. Take a class: Keep your mind healthy by taking one of the many classes available at a local bookstore, college or gym. You may just find a new hobby you can enjoy for a lifetime.
For more on healthy living tips and the Best of Summer Avocado Veggie Stay Active. Sandwich recipe, visit Be flexible: Incorporate www.michiganchronicle. com.
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The Ford Fireworks presented by Target to light up the sky in downtown Detroit, June 24 The Ford Fireworks presented by Target will light up the sky of the Detroit River in downtown Detroit on Monday, June 24, at 10:06 p.m. Recognized as one of the world’s largest and most magnificent fireworks displays, this popular event produced by The Parade Company is a jewel to the city, bringing hundreds of thousands of spectators from across the region to attend and experience one of Detroit’s most celebrated summer events. Recently announcing a multi-year partnership, the event’s new name reflects Ford Motor Company’s lead sponsorship of the fireworks and also includes presenting sponsorship of The Parade Company’s Official Rooftop Party – one of the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraisers. Ford Motor Company’s partnership with The Parade Company ensures that this free, world-class event will continue in the city for years to come. “We are excited to continue our 55 year tradition of bringing this highly anticipated event
to our community,” said Tony Michaels, President & CEO, The Parade Company. “We are extremely grateful to Ford Motor Company, Target and our many devoted supporters and friends who make it possible to continue to bring this beloved event to the city each year.”
the world-renowned Patrick Brault who has years of experience designing pyrotechnic displays including the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
“As a proud partner of The Parade Company, Ford Motor Company is honored to support this valued tradition in our community,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Ford is deeply committed to our city and we look forward to supporting iconic Detroit events like the fireworks for years to come.”
One of The Parade Company’s largest and most popular fundraisers of the year offering the best seats in the city to view the fireworks is the Rooftop Party presented by Ford Motor Company. Guests attending the event themed “One Detroit,” will experience live music by Detroit’s own Fifty Amp Fuse, food by Andiamo, games, giveaways and more for adults and kids alike. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, this year’s Rooftop Party is officially sold out.
The Parade Company, a non-profit organization, raises the funds necessary to make this event possible and selects the musical arrangement to which Zambelli Fireworks Internationale will stage more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects which will be visible for miles along the Detroit River. The show will be choreographed again this year by
The Ford Fireworks presented by Target can be viewed on WDIV-Local 4’s live broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. A special radio simulcast may be heard on News/Talk 760 WJR along with up to the minute traffic and weather information throughout the day. For more information on The Parade Company events, visit www.theparade.org.
Planning to head downtown? Read this helpful information The City of Detroit has made a few changes to the annual fireworks routine. This year you won’t be allowed to enter Belle Isle until 2 p.m. the day of the fireworks, and the same goes for Hart Plaza. THE NEW RULES: • All coolers and backpacks will be checked. • Anyone under the age of 17 has to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian • Curfew for minors start at 6 pm day of the fireworks until 6 a.m. on June 25 Oakland, Wayne, Macomb sheriffs, FBI, Border Patrol will assist.
permitted until 2 pm on June 24. • $10 parking passes will be issued by Parks and Recreation for the Paddock Area. • Only see-through tents and/or canopies will be allowed on the island. Atwater Flats: • Atwater between Rivard and Joseph Campau will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Jefferson Avenue: • Barricaded pedestrian “walkways” will be erected at Griswold, Woodward and Randolph to control the entrances and exits to the south side of Jefferson. Riverwalk:
RESTRICTIONS AND POLICIES: Belle Isle: • Admittance onto the island will not be
• The Riverwalk will be closed to all spectators between Third and Joseph Campau at 2 pm.
The coolest fitness gear for the hottest days of summer
By Amber Bogins There’s nothing hotter than the summer body developed from a dedicated exercise regime and use of proper gear. The following is a guide to musthave workout gear for the summer and beyond. These products will motivate you to work out safely and have fun in the process. Be sure to choose an exercise program that is right for you. It’s hot outside, so remember to stay hydrated and rest when needed. Reebok Crossfit Light Compression Shirt Men, this shirt will be the highlight of your workout gear. Reebok’s Crossfit Light Compression Shirt features PlayDry wick technology, meaning you can work hard and smell good as it has strategically placed mesh panels that provide breathability and antimicrobial fabric to keep odor at bay. Beyond its functionality, Crossfit looks great. It comes in black and white with army fatigue sleeves. You are sure to command attention as you take on your competitors. Available at all Footlocker stores. Cost: $44.99. ASICS Lock Zip Bra Working out can be uncomfortable when you’re not supported properly. ASICS Lock Zip Bra offers superior support via two layers of cups for women with sizes ranging from 34-40 C-DD. The Lock Down zipper ensures that not only are you supported, but that it is easy to remove and also includes an extra protection clasp for D and DD sizes. The mesh inserts maximize breathability. The comfort and support of this bra is exceptional. Available at ASICSamerica. com. Cost: $60 Nike Lunartr1+ (Men’s) Lunar Hyperworkout + Sports pack (Women’s) Nike is advancing the way athletes train. The Nike Lunar Tr1+ and Hyperworkout+ feature a sensor chip in the shoe to track how fast you’re moving, how hard you’re working and how high you’re jumping. The Lunar Tr1 and Hyperworkout+ also communicates with your phone via the free Nike+ training app to display reps and includes workout routines to keep your workout fun and exciting. Beyond the technology, this shoe is amazingly comfortable and supportive. We think it is well worth the price. Available at Nike.com. Cost: Men’s, $235 Women’s, $220. New Balance Hydration Energy Belt: New Balance got it right with the Hydration Energy Belt. It is the ideal storage system for serious runners with two holsters on either side to hold the two 10 oz. flasks and an outer pocket for gel packs if you need to refuel. It’s lightweight, weighing in at about 9 oz. You will be prepared for a serious endurance run with this pack. Available at Newbalance.com. Cost: $46.99.
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BEYONCE, The Palace of Auburn Hills, July 20. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. JUSTIN BIEBER, Joe Louis Arena, July 28. Tickets at Joe Louis box office and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800.745.3000. CHENE PARK: Summer Jamz, Saturday, June 22; B-52’s, Go-Gos, June 25; David Sanborn, Bob James, June 26; War, Three Dog Night, June 27; Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, June 28; Spyro Gyra, Swing Out Sister, July 3; Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewett, July 6; Ultimate White Party, July 7; Jonathan Butler, Sheila E., Alan Trotman, July 10; Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Rachelle Ferrell, July 13; SOS Band, Rose Royce, July 17; Brian Culbertson, Kimmie Horne, July 24; Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank, July 28; Rahsaan Patterson, Kindred & the Family Soul, July 31; D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Aug. 4; Will Downing, Maurissa Rose, Aug. 7; Ramsey Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aug. 14; Toni Braxton, Aug. 17; Sergio Mendes, Aug. 21; Michael McDonald, Toto, Aug. 25. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. Visit www. cheneparkdetroit.com. BILL COSBY, Orchestra Hall, June 29, two shows, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. For tickets, visit dso.org or call 313.576.5111.
DETROIT PARADISE Valley Music Festival, featuring Ronnie Laws and Tom Browne, Paradise Valley Park (formerly Harmonie Park), July 19-21. For more information, visit DPVMFestival.com or call 1.800.794.7503. ARETHA FRANKLIN, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Saturday, June 22. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. HERBIE HANCOCK, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Oct. 10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. HOUR DETROIT’S Best of Detroit Party, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Friday, June 21. JAY-Z, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, Ford Field, Aug. 6. Tickets sold at Ford Field box office and and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. SHARON JONES & the Dap-Kings, Meadow Brook Music Festival, June 29. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
Givens, Tony Roberts, AJ Jamal, Lavelle Crawford and Jo Clair. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. LIL WAYNE, Joe Louis Arena, Aug. 9. Tickets at Joe Louis box office and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800.745.3000.
Kindred and the Family Soul
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LL COOL J, DJ Z-Trip, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, De La Soul, DTE Energy Music Theatre, June 26. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. BRUNO MARS, The Palace of Auburn Hills, July 11. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. MOTOR CITY MADNESS Comedy Jam, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Friday, June 22, featuring Adele Givens, Tony Roberts, AJ Jamal, Lavelle Crawford and Jo Clair. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
KID ROCK, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Aug. 9-19. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
“OLDIES AND MORE” BYOB parties for older adults, St. George Cathedral Cultural Center, 18405 W. Nine Mile Road, Friday, June 28, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27. Call Bobby Green at 313.530.2933 for more information.
LAUGH FESTIVAL, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Aug. 3, featuring Adele
DIANA ROSS, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Aug. 25. Tickets sold at
Diana Ross
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Peabo Bryson Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
Music Theatre, Aug. 15. For ticket information visit royaloakmusictheatre.com. JILL SCOTT, Fox Theatre, July 12. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
DARIUS RUCKER, DTE Energy Music Theatre, June 30. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. MITCH RYDER, Royal Oak
STEELY DAN, Fox Theatre, July 27. Fox Theatre, May 4. Tickets sold at all
Ticketmaster locations and the Fox Theatre box office. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. WAYANS BROTHERS, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Sept. 26. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino. com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
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James Todd Smith (LL Cool J) is a fitness buff and a staunch believer in eating right, and the results are evident.
Lenny Kravitz, Black rocker extraordinaire, seems to have made peace with the aging process — meaning he never seems to do it. The singer of many looks (and hairstyles) is 49.
Have you seen Chaka Khan lately? Her skin has always been smooth, but dropping all of that weight (at least 60 pounds according to published reports) automatically made the lady with the unique and powerful voice look younger than her 60 years. It has always been easy to “tell her something good” but now even more so. Will Smith is a sensational 44. Still has that “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” look. And his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, is a great looking 41. La Toya is certainly not the most talented member of the Jackson family, but you’ve got to admit, she looks remarkable for 57, as does superstar sister Janet at a hard-to-believe 47. (Remember little Janet performing with her brothers on ’70s variety shows?) SAMUEL L. JACKSON, an exceptional actor who has made over 100 movies and at any given time seems to be in a film, have a movie in pre-production, one ready for release and one or more lined up for the future, is not someone you think of as being 64 years of age.
Will Smith, 44. What you do think of is “actor Samuel L. Jackson” — period. There were conversations all over the world during and after the last Academy Awards telecast, in February, when during a tribute to the James Bond movies, Shirley Bassey delivered a powerhouse performance of “Goldfinger.” Bassey had a smash hit with the song in 1965. This night she sounded great, and the fact that she is 76 seemed unfathomable. She must have gone to the Lena Horne School of Eternal Beauty. MARY WILSON, 69, was always the prettiest of the original Supremes and although not the lead singer, she, like Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland, always had a following of substantial size of her own. Wilson will always stay glamorous — and lovely. The same applies to Mariah Carey and Halle Berry who are 43 and 46,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing by Life Skills Center of Pontiac Board of Directors to review and adopt a 2013-2014 budget will take place at Life Skills Center of Pontiac, 142 Auburn, Pontiac, MI 48342, on June 27, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The proposal will be available for public inspection at the hearing.
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SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITATION TO BID SOUTHFIELD AND SOUTHFIELD LATHRUP TRACK RENOVATION AND TENNIS COURT RECONSTRUCTION
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The Southfield Board of Education invites you to submit a bid for Southfield and Southfield Lathrup High School Track Renovation and Tennis Court Reconstruction. Bids are to be in a sealed envelope clearly marked: TRACK AND TENNIS and be delivered the lobby of the J.W. E. Administration Building, Southfield Public Schools, 24661 Lahser, Southfield, MI 48033 Attn: Martha Ritchie, Purchasing Manager. Bids to be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids received after this time and date will not be considered or accepted by the Board of Education. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official FORM. The bid package and official FORM and any addendum can be found on the district website at www.southfield. k12.mi.us, under the Purchasing Page and online at ftp://ftp.foresitedesign.com on or after June 20, 2013.The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE AND NON IRAN LINKED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the District(s) and/or any employee of the Proposer and any member of the Board of Education or Superintendent of the Southfield Public Schools and a sworn and notarized statement certifying its status as a non “Iran Linked Business” as defined by Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012. Proposals that do not include these statements will not be considered or accepted by the Board of Education. BOND: Bid Security or Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount shall be submitted with the “Bid Proposal Packet” and shall be made payable to Southfield Public Schools and be submitted with the understanding that if his/ her bid is accepted, he/she will enter into a formal contract with the Owner in accordance with the form of agreement AIA A101 and that the required Performance and Payment Bonds will be given. Bidders shall agree not to withdraw proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after date for receipt of bids. Accepted bidders will be required to furnish in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond by a T-listed bonding company, acceptable to Southfield Public Schools, within (ten) 10 days of notifications of intent to enter into a contract with Southfield Public Schools. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. ARCHITECT: FORESITE, 3269 Coolidge Highway, Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 547-7757. Questions may be address to Bruce Lemons, R.L.A. via email blemons@foresitedesigns.com before 2:00 p.m., July 1, 2013.
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SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITATION TO BID MACARTHUR PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT The Southfield Board of Education invites you to submit a bid to furnish MacArthur School, located at 24501 Fredrick, Southfield, MI 48033 with a pavement replacement. Project work includes base preparation and storm utility maintenance. All bids to be delivered to: Ms. Martha Ritchie, Purchasing Manager Southfield Public Schools 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033 Bids to be clearly marked: MacArthur Paving Replacement. Bids to be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids received after this time and date will not be considered or accepted by the Board of Education. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official FORM provided. The bid package and official FORM can be found on the district website at www.southfield.k12.mi.us, under the Purchasing Page. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting will be held at MacArthur K-8 University Academy located at 24501 Fredrick, Southfield, MI 48033 on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Prospective bidders will be allowed to observe the proposed site work at the school. FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE AND NON IRAN LINKED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the District(s) and/or any employee of the Proposer and any member of the Board of Education or Superintendent of the Southfield Public Schools and a statement certifying its status as a non “Iran Linked Business” as defined by Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012. Proposals that do not include these statements will not be considered or accepted by the Board of Education. BONDS: All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond executed by a Surety Company acceptable to the Owner, or a cashier’s check in the amount of at least 5% of the sum of the proposal payable to the Owner. Successful bidders will be required to furnish a U.S. Treasury Listed Company Performance and Payment Bond for bids in excess of $50,000 in the amount of 100% of their bid. The cost of the bond shall be included in each proposal. ARCHITECT: SHW Group, LLP OWNER: Southfield Public Schools 2338 Coolidge, Suite 100 24661 Lahser Road Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 336-4700 Southfield, MI 48033 (248) 746-8518 Bidding documents consist of plans and specifications as prepared by SHW Group, LLP, Berkley, Michigan Electronic bidding documents may be obtained from: SHW Group, LLP:toconner@shwgroup.com or tpustulka@shwgroup.com Bidding documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations: F.W. Dodge Co. Ph: 734-464-2959 Builders Exchange – Lansing 1240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48906 Ph: 517-372-8930 Builders Exchange - Grand Rapids 4461 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Ph: 616-949-8650
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Any bid may be withdrawn or modified by written request made by the Contractor, provided such request is received at the address shown above prior to the date and time established for the receipt of bids. Bids not so withdrawn shall constitute a firm offer to provide the services contained herein and shall remain firm for acceptance for 60 days after the time designated for receipt of bids. It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract and issue a “Notice to Proceed” on July 15, 2013.
PUBLIC NOTICE DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION A Michigan Works! Agency, in cooperation with the DETROIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INCUMBENT WORKER WAIVER REQUEST THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT The Detroit Workforce Development Board (DWDB), in partnership with the local Chief Elected Official, the Mayor of the city of Detroit, is directly responsible and accountable to the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan (WDASOM) for the planning and oversight of all workforce training and services in the workforce development area. Effective July 1, 2012, the Chief Elected Official, the Detroit Workforce Development Board, and Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) became parties to a Governance Agreement dated June 28, 2012 pursuant to which DESC became the depository and primary administrative and fiscal agent for workforce development funds available to the Board for use and disbursement in the local workforce development area. The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation is requesting a waiver to operate an Incumbent Worker Program. By obtaining a waiver, DESC will be able to better, and more efficiently, provide training and other skill-attainment services to workers being threatened by a layoff. Incumbent worker training provided to businesses that are at-risk of closing will help them to achieve higher quality standards for their staff and products, improve costs, or assist in the expansion of products and services, all helping to improve the likelihood of job retention. The waiver will also allow DESC to promote incumbent worker training as a little or no-cost option and build stronger relationships with local businesses and employers. Individuals or groups that may be affected by this waiver request and the general public (including business and organized labor) may comment on the waiver by electronic mail or U.S. mail. Please mail comments to Robert Shimkoski, Manager, DESC Planning Unit, 707 W. Milwaukee—2nd Floor, Detroit, MI, 48202, or send comments by email to rshimkoski@detempsol.org. The deadline for comments is July 3, 2013. Comments will be forwarded to the Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan. DESC, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, arrest without conviction, political affiliation or belief, and for beneficiaries only, citizenship or participation in any federally assisted program or activity. Auxiliary aids and services will be made available upon request to individuals with disabilities (TTY Number: 1-800-6493777). Information contained in this document will be made available in alternative format upon written request to DESC. DAVE BING, MAYOR DAVID BAKER LEWIS, ESQ., DWDB CHAIRMAN CALVIN SHARP, DESC BOARD CHAIRMAN PAMELA J. MOORE, DESC PRESIDENT and CEO JOSE REYES, DESC CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM FUNDED BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, STATE OF MICHIGAN AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (TTY NUMBER: 1-800-649-3777)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology Will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed 2013 – 2014 Budget Wednesday, June 26, 2013 4:30 p.m. Timbuktu Board of Directors Meeting At 10800 E. Canfield Detroit, MI 48214
INVITATION TO BID The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFPs for Trash Receptacles, Control No. 13-1359. RFP forms may be obtained beginning on June 19, 2013 from www.mitn.info. RFPs are due by
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RUTHERFORD WINANS ACADEMY 16411 Curtis Avenue Detroit, MI. 48235 Annual Budget Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Rutherford-Winans Academy Board of Directors will hold its Annual Budget Hearing on June 27, 2013 at 6:00pm. The proposed 2013-1014 budget will be available for public inspection for public inspection at the hearing location at 16411 Curtis Ave, Detroit, MI. 48235. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
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ASSISTANT COACHMEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Department
This position will assist the Head Coach in all phases of a Division 1 program. This includes, but not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; overall program administration, alumni, community and medical relations, practice and meet coaching and compliance with University, NCAA and Horizon League rules and regulations. Assist with fundraising. Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Minimum 3 years of collegiate coaching experience at NCAA D1, D2 or D3 level. Must be USATF Level 1 Certified. Level 2 Specialty is preferred. Salary up to the high $30s annually, commensurate with education and experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu. Seeking
SEEKING ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Department
This position will assist the Head Coach in developing a NCAA Division I softball program for student athletes, within the rules and policies of the Horizon League Conference and NCAA legislated guidelines. Must also assist in the training and development of Team/players on and off the field; liaison for academics and other departments on campus; assist with travel arrangements and ordering of softball equipment. Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Minimum 3 years of collegiate head/assistant softball coaching experience at the NCAA D1 level. Minimum 3 years of experience organizing, running and coaching softball camps and clinics. Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations. This is a full time, individual contract position with a salary up to the low $30s annually, commensurate with education and experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu. Seeking
DIRECTOR OF MEN’S BASKETBALL OPERATIONS at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Department
This position is a non-coaching administrative position that works with the head coach on a daily basis and oversees the operations of all aspects of the men’s basketball program, including but not limited to; travel, meals, equipment, apparel, summer camps, purchasing, and day-to-day operations of the office. This position will require extensive travel and irregular office hours, including weekends and holidays. Minimum qualifications - a Bachelor’s degree is required. Two years of experience in intercollegiate athletics and an additional two years with an intercollegiate basketball program. Three to five years of related administrative program experience. This is a full time, administrative professional position with a salary up to the low $40s annually, commensurate with education and experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu.
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HELP WANTED Senior Project Engineer General Motors Co. seek a Senior Project Engineer for its Warren, MI facility, to Lead cross-functional meetings with the goal to integrate (package) all the parts and subsystems taking input from System Management Teams, human factors, manufacturing, dimensional engineering, etc.; develop meeting agendas and publish minutes; resolve architecture (packaging) issues; lead the resolution of vehicle packaging issues utilizing physical and math model reviews through the CIT (Compartment Integration Team Meetings) / Design Review process, among other duties. Min. BS and 5 yrs experience. Please send resumes to: GM Co., Resume Processing, Ref. #4124835, 300 Renaissance Center, Mail Code 482-C32D46, Detroit, MI 48265-3000
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ADVISING OUTREACH at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY First Year Advising Center
The First Year Center works in collaboration with Academic partners and all incoming students with choice of major, creating a graduation plan and identify and assist with challenges faced along the way. Responsible for the design and implementation of services designed to improve student success, retention and graduation rates. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience. Five years of academic and/or career advising experience, preferably at the lower division levels. Salary is up to the high $50s, commensurate with experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 24, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu. Seeking
DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OPERATIONS at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Department
This position will assist the head coach in the following areas: Organize/coordinate all team travel. Assist with budget development/analysis/recap/balancing. Recruiting visits. Player/ parent contact and communication. Various duties related to team/players, e.g., housing, summer camps and oversee team managers. Minimum qualifications - Related Bachelor’s degree is required. Strong knowledge of NCAA Division I inter-collegiate athletics, and rules and regulations (compliance) required. This is a full time, administrative professional position with a salary up to the low $30s annually, commensurate with education and experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu. Seeking
POLICE DISPATCHER at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Oakland University Police Department
The 24 hour OUPD dispatch center is responsible for dispatching police, fire and emergency medical response to the public. Will handle walk up lobby traffic, answering phones, dispatching police to service calls and monitoring fire alarms, B&E alarms and CCTV cameras throughout campus. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of two years responsible work experience. Possess voice and speech characteristics (e.g. tone and diction) and language communication skills suitable for telephone and radio operations. Ability to work various shifts. Ability to use computer systems, multi task, prioritize emergency situations and remain calm under stressful conditions. Salary is $15.90 per hour. See online posting for additional position requirements. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu. Seeking
ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Department
This position will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of planning, development, and promotion of a highly competitive NCAA Division I program. Will assist in successfully evaluating and recruiting prospective student athletes, organize and implement practice plans, scouting, game plan development and implementation. Assist in maintaining NCAA, League and University compliance and administrative paperwork. Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Perform all duties in a manner consistent with NCAA, Horizon League, and University rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures and guidelines. This is a full time, individual contract position with a salary up to the low $30s annually, commensurate with education and experience. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2013. Must apply on line for this position to: https://jobs.oakland.edu.
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STAR CHART Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
ness or company for assistance, you will find that you are able to get through to a helpful person who can assist you. You are also able to communicate successfully with coworkers and colleagues regarding overall plans and goals of the business or trade that you are involved in. Love probability: 19% Lucky Numbers: 46, 25, 22, 27, 36, 16
Scorpio Weekly Horoscope
Symbol: The Twins Ruling Planet: Mercury, the “messenger” planet of communication and the mind.
Take the time to listen to others because you never know what gems of knowledge you could find in the process. Trust your intuition when faced with an important decision. Don’t leave things hanging in the air regarding an emotional issue or business transaction. Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 39, 18, 42, 23
Quality: Mutable.
Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope
Mission: Meeting of the minds. Famous Geminis: Lauryn Hill, Miles Davis, Biggie Smalls, Venus Williams, Prince, Lenny Kravits, Kanye West, Lionel Richie Gemini, this month you will access and pick holes in your total self – personality, physique, health and how you want to project yourself. You face yourself both actually and figuratively in the mirror and try to come face to face with your innermost self. If you take a look within this month, you will find contentment, success, happiness — any or all of them, and it will come from your own changed attitude.
Gemini Weekly Horoscope You’re only able to further your own financial aspirations through incorporating fine quality service in whatever you do. This is an important shift in your awareness and can really start to make things happen for you if you only pay a bit more attention to the needs of others. Love probability: 13% Lucky Numbers: 49, 31, 16, 9, 28, 43
Cancer Weekly Horoscope Sometimes what you want just isn’t worth fighting for — and usually you find that out after the fray. Choose your battles and goals carefully. When in doubt choose to wait and see. To the victor go the spoils, and all too frequently they’re spoiled. Love probability: 28% Lucky Numbers: 5, 12, 41, 43, 39, 18
Leo Weekly Horoscope You’ll be spending additional time poring over books, researching and studying some topic at this time. Internet access and the availability of knowledge and facts in a speedy fashion will be required. Make sure you’ve overcome any remnants of technophobia.
Lucky Numbers: 29, 37, 30, 6, 45, 3
Capricorn Weekly Horoscope Welcome this week with open arms and a positive outlook! This week will present subtle yet excellent opportunities to make gains in all aspects of your life. The trick will be for you to recognize prospects when they are before you, and to act decisively. Love probability: 95% Lucky Numbers: 37, 36, 15, 13, 20, 3
Aquarius Weekly Horoscope You could be a bit clumsy this week, so watch your step. Regardless of your activity, don’t tempt fate —actually come to a full stop at stop signs, and watch where you’re going. The last thing anyone needs is any kind of mishap. Double check all your work today as well. Little errors may cost you time and money.
Virgo Weekly Horoscope You feel inclined to speak to others about your innermost feelings, your past, and other personal subjects, which builds closeness and trust in your relationships, especially with women. You may hear from someone from the past or reach out to someone you have a long history with or who was once very important in your life. Love probability: 97% Lucky Numbers: 7, 18, 47, 44, 40, 36
Libra Weekly Horoscope Long-distance communications and business dealings are successful now. For example, if you need to call a busi-
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This notice is provided under the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 et seq. EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT AUTHORITY X Board of Directors X Executive Committee X Budget Hearing
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During this interlude, deeply rooted and veiled energies are activated and have an effect on you more powerfully. You bear in mind incidents and events that you have not recalled in a long time. You are driven on impulse to do certain things, even though you may not intentionally appreciate why you are driven to do them. Love probability: 56% Lucky Numbers: 5, 9, 34, 18, 8, 35
Aries Weekly Horoscope You are interested in the big picture and have less attention and interest in details. Studying new concepts is also favored; your ability to understand abstract ideas and your desire to grow intellectually is strong now. Love probability: 66% Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 5, 37, 1, 46
Taurus Weekly Horoscope Hold your head high when you come face to face with a group of people who were recently condescending towards you. In total contrast, you can expect to be the center of attention at a social gathering sometime soon. Love probability: 11% Lucky Numbers: 2, 16, 27, 43, 44, 40
in 1943, and formed her own group, the Five Harmonettes.
family, there are children, grandchildren, great -grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren — many of whom are saved and living under her spiritual blessings. Hazel has a passion for singing. She sang with the Cowan Singers, was the supervisor of the Goodwill Musical Youth Union
As well as being a faithful Sunday school member, Hazel Murrell Bartlett has been a member of Solomon’s Temple since 1939, serving in such capacities as senior choir member and musician for the senior choir and funerals. In addition to music, Hazel’s other passion is traveling. She has been to almost all of the 50 states, including Hawaii. She has also been to several countries in Europe and has also been to Africa, the Middle East and cruises to the Caribbean.
2:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Detroit Campus Conference Room #236 1001 West Fort Street Detroit, Michigan 48226
A live broadcast of the meeting will be accessible at http://www.michigan.gov/eas/. A proposed 2013-‐2014 Annual Budget shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan, located at 3022 West Grand boulevard, Suite 14-‐652, Detroit, Michigan 48202 on June 19, 2013. In compliance with MCL §141.412: “The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.” The EAA notes that no property tax millage is proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, MCL §§15.261-‐15.275. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, of 1990, Public Law 101-‐336, 42 USC 12131 to 12134 the meeting location is barrier-‐free and accessible to individuals with special needs. Should you require such accommodations, please contact the EAA of Michigan’s office at 313-‐456-‐3010.
Education Achievement Authority of Michigan 3022 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 14-652 Detroit, Michigan, 48202 (313) 456-3010 www.michigan.gov/eas
Pisces Weekly Horoscope
Hazel Murrell Bartlett celebrates 100
Hazel epitomizes the Scripture, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.” Her devotion to God and to helping others has given her the desires of her heart.
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Lucky Numbers: 23, 22, 16, 5, 47, 28
Hazel Cobb was born in 1913, in Ocona County, just a stone’s throw from Seneca, South Carolina. Her parents were Henry and Essie Cobb and she was one of 15 surviving children. The blessings of God had visited upon Hazel’s remarkable life. She does not have heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. She is in nearly perfect health.
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Love probability: 61%
Love probability: 18% Lucky Numbers: 25, 6, 44, 39, 17, 3
3022 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 14-652 Detroit, Michigan, 48202 (313) 456-3010 www.michigan.gov/eas
Accepting quiet support is the key to getting your way without forcing the issue. You know you’re right, so others follow as a matter of course, simply because they agree. Even if final goals are not shared, the methods are and helping all involved to get to the end of their task will benefit you. Love probability: 95%
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Love probability: 17%
Element: Air – Intellectual, changeable, social.
June 19-25, 2013
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The Board of Directors of the Education Achievement Authority will hold a special meeting at the following time, on the following date, and at the following location:
TIME: DATE: LOCATION:
3:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Detroit Campus Conference Room #236 1001 West Fort Street Detroit, Michigan 48226
A live broadcast of the meeting will be accessible at http://www.michigan.gov/eas/. A copy of the meeting minutes are available for public inspection at the Authority within 8 business days for proposed minutes and 5 business days for approved minutes. A proposed 2013-‐2014 Annual Budget shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan, located at 3022 West Grand boulevard, Suite 14-‐652, Detroit, Michigan 48202 on June 19, 2013. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, MCL §§15.261-‐15.275. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, of 1990, Public Law 101-‐336, 42 USC 12131 to 12134 the meeting location is barrier-‐free and accessible to individuals with special needs. Should you require such accommodations, please contact the EAA of Michigan’s office at 313-‐456-‐3010.
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River cruising: The hottest trend in travel By Linda Burgess Savvy travelers are hitting the waters and enjoying the hottest trend in travel — river cruising throughout Europe!
One of the most popular — and the cruise line I most recommend — is Viking River Cruises. The award-winning carrier consistently delights travelers with comfortable passages, which make touring Europe convenient and affordable, without stripping out stops at fascinating destinations that are viewed best by water. The world’s greatest cities are built around rivers, so why not travel to the world’s greatest cities
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Editor’s Note: The River Cruise seminar is taking place on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Bloomfield Township Library located at 1099 Lone Pine Road, just east of Telegraph. Door prizes and refreshments will be available.
The demand for these popular cruises is so high that 2013 itineraries are virtually sold out. But it’s not too late to start planning for next year.
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Consumers from NSO Life Choices program paint mural at Belle Isle On June 17, consumers from Neighborhood Service Organization’s (NSO) Life Choices program took part in a beautification project at Belle Isle. The event was in collaboration with Access Arts Detroit, North Oakland Vocational Association (NOVA) and the City of Detroit’s recreation department. Under the guidance of NSO staff, consumers worked with lead artist Chazz Miller of Artist Village to paint a mural on the fence line of the closed Safariland Zoo featuring native plant and animal species of the State of Michigan and
Belle Isle. Consumers had a hands-on opportunity to give back to the community while building life-enhancing skills and engaging in art therapy.
About NSO:
NSO Life Choices provides support for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Staff advocates secure resources and provide intermittent lifelong support services on behalf of consumers so each individual can live as independently as possible.
Family Day Juneteenth Celebration On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring “all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” It took over two years for this declaration to reach enslaved Africans in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union General Granger delivered General Order #3 declaring, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”
To honor Juneteenth, the Friends Committee of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents A Family Day Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday June 22, from 11 am to 6 pm featuring a parade and marching bands, Afro cowboys, local celebrities and singers, activities for children, storytellers, vendors, time period photo backdrops, readings of the Emancipation Proclamation and General Granger’s Order #3, and much more! Juneteenth is free and open to all. For more information contact Barbara Williford at (313) 835-2422.
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Nearly $15,000 raised to improve Belle Isle Scott Fountain Over 160 metro Detroiters attended the Belle Isle Conservancy’s (BIC) annual fundraiser at Pewabic Pottery on Friday, June 7. The event supported the restoration of James Scott Memorial Fountain’s historic Pewabic tiles. In addition to ticket sales, ten percent of purchases at the party benefited the BIC’s Pewabic Tile Fund, helping to raise nearly $15,000 for restoration efforts. Attendees browsed and bought Pewabic merchandise during Pewabic Pottery’s For the House & Garden Show while enjoying wine and light fare. Among the BIC supporters and Pewabic shoppers, author and journalist John Gallagher, signed copies of his book “Revolution Detroit: Strategies
for Urban Reinvention.” “The annual Pewabic event to restore and replace the tile in Scott Fountain was a great success,” said event co-chair Linda Cunningham. “We were very happy to have the support of the metro Detroit community, and everyone appeared to enjoy the wonderful opportunity to shop for Pewabic items and enjoy each other’s company. We look forward to continuing this tradition until the Scott Fountain is fully restored.” Pewabic Pottery unveiled their new Sea Life tile in the style of the original Scott Fountain tiles designed by Pewabic’s founder Mary Chase Perry. The original tiles were damaged during repair of the fountain’s ba-
sin, after which the fund was established in 2011. The Belle Isle Conservancy’s Historic Preservation Committee is working on assessing the fountain’s current conditions to determine the next steps in their restoration efforts.
About Belle Isle Conservancy The mission of the Belle Isle Conservancy is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all, now and forever. For more information about BIC, visit www.belleisleconservancy.org
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Meet the New Public Lighting Authority Be part of the plan to relight Detroit The Public Lighting Authority was created this year to develop a plan to improve public lighting in Detroit. The Authority is reaching out to the community for input on how the new lighting system should relight the streets of Detroit. The community meetings will: • Introduce the Public Lighting Authority and explain their role. • Give an overview of Detroit’s lighting system. • Ask for your input on options and ideas to improve Detroit’s lighting system.
The Public Lighting Authority will NOT be able to answer questions about specific nonworking lights.
Come to a meeting in your neighborhood! North Central: Wednesday, June 26, 6 – 8 p.m. Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd.
Southwest: Wednesday, July 10, 6 – 8 p.m. Wayne County Community College Downtown District, 1001 W Fort St.
Northwest: Friday, June 28, 6 – 8 p.m. Brightmoor Community Center, 14451 Burt Rd.
Central: Monday, July 15, 6 – 8 p.m. Coleman A. Young Community Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr.
East: Wednesday, July 3, 6 – 8 p.m. Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner St.
Northeast: Wednesday, July 17, 6 – 8 p.m. Perfecting Church Cathedral, 7616 E. Nevada St.
West: Monday, July 8, 6 – 8 p.m. Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. 7 Mile Rd.
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