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WHAT’S INSIDE More training for new jobs (Page A-3) Senator Debbie Stabenow’s New Skills For New Jobs Act builds on successful efforts in Michigan and other states that Debbie are helping Stabenow local businesses to provide training for workers for new high skilled jobs.

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Waterloo for Michigan Democrats in 2014?

By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR

These days it’s hard to imagine what kind of campaign Michigan Democrats are running right now (if any) or plan to run in 2014 against incumbent Gov. Rick Snyder, who just dissed the Tea Party wing of his party by supporting the expansion of Bankole Medicaid for the Thompson working poor.

It’s complex to comprehend how Democrats can marshal the right candidate with largesse to challenge Attorney General Bill

Debbie Dingell

Mark Shauer

Schuette, whose out-of-nowhere support for pensioners in Detroit’s bankruptcy crisis puts him in an advantage to disarm charges of public neglect.

It is almost unfathomable that Secretary of State Ruth Johnson can be dethroned at a time when the political calendar doesn’t seem to favor Democrats. The same doubt goes for placing a

Lon Johnson

candidate on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Above all, Congressman Gary Peters’ ongoing campaign to replace outgoing veteran U.S. Senator Carl Levin is all but a sure thing given that Republicans appear to be lining up behind fundraising powerhouse Terri Lynn Land, the formidable former GOP Secretary of State

Carl Levin who won re-election twice and obviously has mass appeal, including among women voters.

If you are a die-hard Democrat who believes the party “is always right” and reading this you might be asking what planet I’m living on. But if you are an open-minded Democrat who reads the tea

See DEMOCRATS page A-4

‘They MARCHED, the White House Changed’

Running and networking (Page B-1) Armond Harris, Terrence J.L. Thompson and Shawn Blanchard created a grassroots movement called “Run This Town.” The purpose of the organization is help people become and remain healthier, provide opportunities to network, and develop friendships.

It is a major success and continues to grow.

50 Y ears L ater, President Obama Salutes the King

Praise for Mr. Obama (Page B-4) Congressman John Conyers thought highly of the speech given by President Barack Obama at the commemoration of John Conyers the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his celebrated “I Have a Dream” speech. “I applaud President Obama, the embodiment of this dream,” said Con­yers.

Monica Morgan photos Editor’s note: Below are excerpts from the historic speech the nation’s first Black president, Barack Obama, gave Aug. 28, 2013 at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington for Jobs and Justice at the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his immortal “I Have A Dream” speech.

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Classic moments and bad choices (Page D-1) Michigan Chronicle readers are invited to enjoy a photo excursion, capturing great moments in show business history as well as some of the greatest blunders made within that industry.

o the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much, to President Clinton, President Carter, Vice President Biden, Jill, fellow Americans, five decades ago today, Americans came to this honored place to lay claim to a promise made at our founding.

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In 1963, almost 200 years after those words were set to paper, a full century after a great war was fought and emancipation proclaimed, that promise, those truths remained unmet. And so they came by the thousands, from every corner of our country -- men and women, young and old, blacks who longed for freedom and whites who could no longer accept freedom for themselves while witnessing the subjugation of others. Across the land, congregations sent them off with food and with prayer. In the middle of the

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First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama. Behind them are former presidents Jimmy Carter (left) and Bill Clinton.

Bernice King

Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil Assembled here are members of the King family at the Lincoln Memorial. rights activist Medger Evers.

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Metro Detroit Clergy applaud passing of Medicaid expansion

The Michigan Senate has voted again on an amended version of HB 4714, and the bill has passed, paving the way for 470,000 Michiganders to gain access to Medicaid, and congregations in Metro Detroit are voicing their approval of the decision.

“This is a huge victory for low income Michiganders who would have otherwise been excluded from receiving the benefits promised by the Affordable Care Act,” said Pastor Robert Cornwall, President of the Metro Coalition of Congregations (MCC), an affiliate of the Harriet Tubman Center.

“As people of faith, we, the MCC, believe it is our moral duty to stand with and give voice to the concerns of our brothers and sisters in need. This is what it means to love our neighbor as we love our-

selves. We are very grateful that the Senate has listened to the people of Michigan and the Governor in making this landmark decision possible.”

“Gov. Rick Snyder asked for the expansion many months ago,” said Rich Teets, Healthcare Task Force chair for the Metro Coalition of Congregations. “The new Medicaid expansion will bring about $1.5 billion of our federal taxes back to the state to pay for at least 300,000 poor people who have no other way to get health insurance, and Michigan will save $1 billion over the next decade.”

The Harriet Tubman Center develops leaders and organizations that promote strong, thriving communities by bringing people together to create change in Metro Detroit and throughout Michigan.

Projects include: YOUTH

VOICE, engageD, Metro Coalition of Congregations, Michigan Organizing Collaborative, Michigan Prophetic Voices and Detroit Clergy Gathering.

Harriet Tubman Center, with its projects, is a non-partisan non-profit 501(c)3 organization, it does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. For more information visit www. tubmanorganizing.org.

Metro Coalition of Congregations is an interfaith organization of congregations and clergy working together for transformative systemic and societal change. MCC is currently focusing on health care access, human trafficking awareness, gun violence prevention and mass transit across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. MCC is an affiliate of the Harriet Tubman Center.

Detroit Recreation Department to host late night programming for young adults city of Detroit with skills that will help them to have successful futures. The focus of the FLIP Initiative is to engage young adults 17-24 years of age in activities (basketball, swimming, interactive gaming, hip-hop dance instruction, exercise and weight room activities, table game instruction and tournaments); violence reduction and education; graphic design instruction; entrepreneurship workshops; financial literacy; “Building Healthy Minds and Bodies for Success”; and introduction to local, regional and statewide educational and technical programs.

The Detroit Recreation Department will conduct late night programming and activities two days each week from September 24 through December 20 at three locations: The Detroit Recreation Department has announced the third component of its Future Leaders In Progress (FLIP) Initiative: late night programming for young adults 17-24 years old from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at three recreation centers.

Funded by the Kellogg Foundation in cooperation with Detroit City Connect, the FLIP Initiative is designed to equip participants from targeted areas of the

• Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser Rd. • Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade • Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Park Blvd.

For more information, visit detroitrecreationdept@facebook.com, follow F.L.I.P. on Twitter at detrecreation@twitter.com, or call the FLIP hotline at (313) 224-1122.

State’s new Mackinac Bridge license plate realeased determination,” Sweeney said. “There’s no more recognizable symbol of Michigan than the Mackinac Bridge.”

The state’s newest license plate, featuring one of Michigan’s best known landmarks, the Mackinac Bridge, is now available for purchase at all branches, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced today.

The plate features the imposing Mackinac Bridge – at five miles long it’s the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere – against a colorful sunrise and the deep blue waters of the Straits.

“The Mighty Mac is a symbol of American ingenuity and has a place in the hearts of Michiganians,” said Johnson. “It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen it, that moment when it comes into view, it’s still breathtaking.”

Gov. Rick Snyder, who will lead thousands of Michiganians at the yearly Mackinac Bridge Walk on Monday, said the new plate captures both the state’s Pure Michigan brand and the landmark’s beauty.

“The Mackinac Bridge connects us all, brings us together,” Snyder added.

“Having its image on the plate reinforces our Pure Michigan brand, which fosters economic growth, job creation and tourism.

Like the bridge, it brings people together.”

Representatives from Johnson’s office will sell commemorative Mackinac Bridge plates for $10

at a special booth near the bridge on Monday.

They’ll also hand out magnets commemorating the release of the new plate. Last year, 45,000 people participated in the annual Bridge Walk.

Bob Sweeney, Mackinac Bridge Authority executive secretary, said he believes the new plate captures the beauty of the bridge and will likely be popular with Michigan drivers.

“When it opened in 1957, the Mackinac Bridge was truly a feat of engineering and it continues to stand as a huge testament to innovation and

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Finally, Medicaid help comes for working poor

By Phil Power Finally. After months of struggle, Michigan’s state senate passed legislation last week to accept Washington’s offer to extend Medicaid to nearly half a million of our state’s working poor.

the real basis of opposition: Intensely hostile feelings toward President Obama and anything connected with his Administration, especially “Obamacare,” otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act. Time after time, opponents railed that any version of Medi­caid expansion in Michigan reeked of the hated Obamacare, possibly because the folks it would add would otherwise be obliged to buy health insurance. Sometimes I wonder if some Republican lawmakers would even vote against something called “Obamataxcut!”

The vote was close — 20 to 18 — and the runOne main up to it was factor in complicated, the difficult intense and road to pasvery partisan. sage was But when opposition crunch time from vocal came, eight Tea Partiers (out of 26) like GOP Republicans chair wanjoined with nabee Todd all 12 Senate Phil Power C o u r s e r, Democrats to who threatened incumratify one of Gov. Rick bent state senators with Snyder’s main policy priopposition in primaorities. ry elections next year, At first glance, it adding the motive of looks as if the day was self-preservation to orwon by solid bipartisan- dinary partisan ideology. ship, fostered by a deci- Already, three sitting Resion by the lawmakers to publican senators repregovern like adults. And senting normally Demothat is true, up to a point cratic districts are in the — at least when it comes Tea Party’s cross hairs. to last week’s vote.

All are considered “tossThose who argue up” races by Inside the state has both a Michigan Politics. moral responsibility to 470,000 poor and uninsured Michiganders and a financial incentive to glom onto billions in federal support for expanded Medicaid should now give big pats on the back to at least four adults in the room, all Republicans: Gov. Rick Snyder, who persisted in fighting for this for months; House Speaker Jase Bolger, who constructed a similar bipartisan coalition in the House; Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, who worked hard to persuade a minority of fellow Republicans to go along; and Sen. Roger Kahn, a doctor from Saginaw, who led the work group that thrashed out the final compromise.

resent a net increase in jobs in the state for the employer. Once newly trained employees begin working, their state income tax payments are used to pay back the community college for the cost of the training.

Stabenow’s New Skills for New Jobs Act provides a federal match equal to the state training reimbursement from programs like the Michigan New Jobs Training program. The federal government will provide reimbursement to the community college every quarter.

By matching the state contribution generated from the new worker’s income tax payments, the federal initiative will repay the community college more quickly and dramatically increase the number of eligible companies and workers that can participate.

very highly robotic and automated process, we had the confidence that this powerful combination of Oakland Community College, the City of Auburn Hills, Oakland County and the State of Michigan were going to get us to where we needed to be.”

Mike Hansen, president of the Michigan Community College Association: “Michigan’s community colleges are excited that in just a few short years the Michigan New Jobs Training Program has provided so much benefit to Michigan’s economy and its workers. Community colleges appreciate that the New Jobs Training Program allows them the flexibility to meet both employer and worker needs, and we applaud Senator Stabenow for introducing this initiative that would double the program’s current impact.”

According to a report released Increase Your today Competitiv Stabenow’s bill by the Michigan Comwould provide a federmunity College Asal match to double the sociation, thewell-educated MichiAs you know, a number of workers and gan New Job Training businesses that can employees critical to comp Program hasare a proven participate in the Michtrack record of sucincreasingly competitive globa igan New Jobs Training cess: in Michigan, 44 Program. The bill will local partnerships If your company is moving to o also encourage other have been established states to follow Michiin you can receive f to Michigan, train nearly 10,000 gan’s lead and develop workers for these for the customized training of similar job training prohigh-skill jobs. Last grams in their states to help create Michigan New Job In the past two years, Oakland year alone,through these the partnerships jobs across the country.

Community College has received were responsible for $76 million in This unique program allows fo Senator Stabenow said, “At a over $8.5 million in Michigan New additional wages and salaries for time when millions of Americans Jobs Training program funding to Michigan workers. helping partnerBy with one ofemthe state’s are looking for good-paying jobs, train over 500 eligible new employ- ployees learn the skills they need colleges to develop a training businesses are struggling to find ees for global companies with oper- to be competitive in these growing qualified workers for new posi- ations in Oakland County. Oakland industries, their higher earnings that produces the highly-traine tions. Michigan workers can com- Community College is the largest have a ripple effect throughout the that sales can increase your compe pete with anyone in the world, of Michigan’s community colleges, economy. Home and consumbut they need the right skills and enrolling over 75,000 students per er product sales increased, leading training opportunities to match the year. to higher property tax and sales needs of emerging high-growth inDr. Timothy Meyer, chancellor tax revenues. The program’s entire dustries. The New Skills for New at Oakland Community College, cost was offset by this new tax revJobs Act will leverage successful said, “OCC is proud to be a lead enue. Doubling the program’s effecQuestions? Contact the workforce development officer at the community college job training partnerships between partner in the MNJT program. One tiveness with Stabenow’s bill would information can be found at www.mcca.org our community colleges and Specific local ofcontact multiply these successes. the college’s major objectives is businesses to help close the skills to provide businesses with highSenator Stabenow’s bill has the gap so our workers are able to get ly-skilled employees to improve the support of leading business and good jobs right now.” economy of Oakland County and educational groups, including the

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Michigan’s New Jobs Training Program was established in 2008 to help employers provide new employees the training necessary to take high-skilled jobs. Under the program, a business enters into a partnership with a community college to provide new employees with the training necessary to fill skilled positions the business would like to create. New positions must rep-

the state as a whole. We applaud the Senator’s efforts to increase support for MNJT.”

Marc Strandquist, former CEO of Dokka Fasteners: “The key factor of bringing us here to Michigan was a skilled labor force and the training dollars that were made available to us. As we took ourselves from a T:7” basic manufacturing process to a

Michigan Community College Association, UAW, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Works! Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association, Small Business Majority, Michigan College Access Network, MichBIO, Health Care Association of Michigan, Next Energy, American Association of Community Colleges, and the Blue Green Alliance.

There’s an added sub-plot going forward that will certainly crystallize concerns about opposition to Medicare expansion. After the expansion was approved, 14 GOP Senators voted against giving the bill “immediate effect,” i.e. instead of taking place on New Years’ Day, Michigan will have to wait until April. That’ll cost Michigan $7 million a day in money the feds otherwise would have made available to states to get people to sign up for Medicare coverage.

That would mean $630 million down the drain. Taxpayers ought to encourage the senate to reconsider, pronto. Besides, those same senators are not only in danger of being called Senators opposed to sore losers, they are also Medicaid expansion cit- at risk of being branded ed concerns about in- hypocrites. As Brian creasing the size, cost Dickerson of the Detroit and intrusiveness of Free Press noted last the federal government. week, every one of the Some questioned wheth- 18 GOP senators who er Michigan could really voted against Medicaid believe the feds would expansion also voted keep their end of the two years ago for giving deal. all but one of their ranks Others worried that lifetime health care at future generations might taxpayer expense. (The be saddled with costs exception, Patrick Colof another entitlement. beck of Canton, didn’t However, I’m inclined to qualify because of a think these arguments technicality.) are only semi-plausible Michigan citizens desmoke screens masking serve better.

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But underneath, the main political dynamics in Lansing remain much the same as they’ve been for the past two and a half years: An uneasy mixture of ideological Republican opposition to anything that smacks of support for President Obama, heightened by even more intense snarls from the Tea Party. That group is playing an outsize role in Michigan politics by threatening insufficiently intransigent GOP officeholders with primary election opposition from the right.

Nick Sundquist, an announced primary opponent of Sen. Geoff Hansen (R-Hart) demanded Hansen “explain his support for Obanacare-supporting legislation.” Sen. Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) who cast the key vote for passage was called on the carpet for “Betrayal.” Meanwhile, former state rep Leon Drolet, once known for parking “Mr. Perks,” an enormous pink pig, in front of the Capitol, may go after Sen. Tory Rocca (R-Sterling Heights.)

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined local businesses at Oakland Community College to unveil a major initiative to help train workers for new highskilled jobs.

Even with thousands of Michigan residents looking for work, businesses across the state are reporting difficulty finding Senator workers for Debbie Stabenow many skilled positions. Senator Stabenow’s New Skills for New Jobs Act builds on successful efforts in Michigan and several other states that are helping community colleges partner with local businesses to provide training to workers for new high-skilled jobs.

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50 Years Later With the few dollars they scrimped from their labor, some bought tickets and boarded buses, even if they couldn’t always sit where they wanted to sit. Those with less money hitchhiked, or walked. They were seamstresses, and steelworkers, and students, and teachers, maids and pullman porters. They shared simple meals and bunked together on floors.

And then, on a hot summer day, they assembled here, in our nation’s capital, under the shadow of the great emancipator, to offer testimony of injustice, to petition their government for redress and to awaken America’s long-slumbering conscience.

We rightly and best remember Dr. King’s soaring oratory that day, how he gave mighty voice to the quiet hopes of millions, how he offered a salvation path for oppressed and oppressors alike. His words belong to the ages, possessing a power and prophecy unmatched in our time.

But we would do well to recall that day itself also belonged to those ordinary people whose names never appeared in the history books, never got on TV. Many had gone to segregated schools and sat at segregated lunch counters, had lived in towns where they couldn’t vote, in cities where their votes didn’t matter. There were couples in love who couldn’t marry, soldiers who fought for freedom abroad that they found

A lifetime of indignities had taught them that no man can take away the dignity and grace that God grants us. They had learned through hard experience what Frederick Douglas once taught: that freedom is not given; it must be won through struggle and discipline,

leaves, you know that the party has some serious issues and could be in more trouble trying to claim victory in the 2014 election cycle.

is exactly what the party appears to be doing since there is no indication of a movement to build up a cohesive campaign next year.

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer is nowhere to be found, and don’t bother to look for him in Detroit either, the largest Democratic base but the most ignored that new party chair Lon Johnson now says he wants to change.

In my interview with Johnson, I was impressed by his plans but only if he can implement them.

At the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner this year I had a conversation with a prominent African American in the labor movement who at the time was surprised that Schauer, who was introduced at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference, has yet to make any meaningful or significant appearance in Detroit or to even meet with some of the labor officials here.

Well, he concluded like many that it’s almost like the same old story: Democrats jet in the last minute, set up a shop on East Jefferson, make no real investment and get the guaranteed votes at the polls and then disappear till the next election season.

I hope Johnson, the newly elected and energized leader of the Michigan Democratic Party, does not repeat the same old “game” that hoodwinks voters and doesn’t give them anything to look forward to.

Prior to his election, Johnson visited my office for an hour-long conversation about the fate of the Michigan Democratic Party, during which he was bustling with optimism speaking of a new era.

Johnson whose wife is Julianna Smoot, a former top fundraiser for President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, initially raising $880 million in 2008 and a similar amount in the last election, unseated the long-standing two-decades chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, Mark Brewer.

“I think people want a wholesale change. They recognize that what we are doing and how we are organizing ourselves, and how we are putting together our message, our team, there needs to be a change. This is not about any one institution or any one person,” Johnson said. “It’s a recognition that we are not winning and leadership starts at the top and you need to bring in the tools to get that done. And you need to start now. You cannot wait till 2014 or October 2014 to start the process.”

And waiting till 2014

denied to them at home.

They had seen loved ones beaten and children fire- hosed. And they had every reason to lash out in anger or resign themselves to a bitter fate.

And yet they chose a different path. In the face of hatred, they prayed for their tormentors. In the face of violence, they stood up and sat in with the moral force of nonviolence. Willingly, they went to jail to protest unjust laws, their cells swelling with the sound of freedom songs.

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I only met Schauer once at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and it was a chance meeting actually because we bumped into each other at the lobby of the hotel and his aides wanted to do a quick introduction.

We spoke briefly. That was it.

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“Change to me means five things. One, we need to restructure our executive leadership. We need both a chair and an executive director. The role of the chair should be raising money, deliver the message and find others to deliver the message.

Keep the table — the constituencies representing the Democratic Party — keep them together and expand that table,” Johnson explained.

“Two, we need to double the amount of money that we are raising.

Three, we need to expand our outreach to minorities, women and younger voters. This is not a process we can start in June of 2014. We need to start now. And those programs need to come from the community. If they are coming from Lansing, from the MDP, they are going to fail. They need to come and be driven by the community and those plans have to be accountable. They have to have a budget, they have to be staffed, they need a timeline and we need to start right now.”

Next for him is technology.

“The Obama campaign used technology in three ways that we are now applying,” he continued.

“One, they used technology to understand who they should be talking to. Second, they used technology to test what messages do we deliver to those targeted voters because information moves so fast. And lastly, they used technology in a whole new way to deliver that message, to empower the person to put stuff on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.

“And last but not the least is recruitment.

There is nothing more immediate or long-lasting that the MDP could do to recruit good candidates.

I want to see a hundred new African American candidates, a hundred new Hispanic candidates, a hundred women candidates, a hundred candidates under the age of 35.

Those candidates out of those hundred, 50 would win and 50 would fail.

When you have new candidates, you bring them in and they will engage, bring their friends, workers, their families and you bring in new people and donors. But more importantly they bring in new ideas, approaches to the challenges we face.”

Notwithstanding all of these grand visions, the problem right now is that the leadership of the party is finding it difficult to identify winning candidates. If the party is serious about making a realistic stake for next year it should have been looking for candidates last year, not now or waiting toward the end of 2013.

From page A-1 Because there is no realistic pool of candidates from which to draw, an analogy that goes for Detroit as well, lacking a pool of qualified people to run for local office, the Dems are sure to hit a road bump next year or even a pothole.

Given that the chances of winning any major public office is like building a federal case to win, it’s hard to predict what the outcome of 2014 will be in the Democratic fortune column.

When Sen. Levin’s seat became open it was clear that Democratic powerhouse and female leader Debbie Dingell would have been an ideal candidate and one who polls showed had a shot at replacing Levin. But Dingell, who has fundraising prowess and understands Washington and Detroit, steadily initiating many White House projects for this region, withdrew her name from the race.

Congressman Peters is a fine legislator who goes to bat for Democrats and has a track record of doing so, but it would take more than that for him to win statewide against a former Secretary of State who’s won twice. Yes, Peters’ fighting ability is brilliant but there is no guarantee that he could easily win the Senate race. So that race is a gamble fair and square for both Peters and Land.

persistence and faith.

That was the spirit they brought here that day.

That was the spirit young people like John Lewis brought that day.

That was the spirit that they carried with them like a torch back to their cities and their neighborhoods, that steady flame of conscience and courage that would sustain them through the campaigns to come, through boycotts and voter registration drives and smaller marches, far from the spotlight, through the loss of four little girls in Birmingham, the carnage of Edmund Pettus Bridge and the agony of Dallas, California, Memphis.

Through setbacks and heartbreaks and gnawing doubt, that flame of justice flickered and never died.

Because they marched, America became more free and more fair, not just for African-Americans but for women and Latinos, Asians and Native Americans, for Catholics, Jews and Muslims, for gays, for Americans with disabilities.

America changed for you and for me.

And the entire world drew strength from that example, whether it be young people who watched from the other side of an Iron Curtain and would eventually tear down that wall, or the young people inside South Africa who would eventually end the scourge of apartheid. (Applause.) Those are the victories they won, with iron wills and hope in their hearts.

That is the transformation that they wrought with each step of their And because they well-worn shoes. That’s kept marching, America the depth that I and milchanged. Because they lions of Americans owe marched, the civil rights those maids, those laborlaw was passed. Because ers, those porters, those they marched, the voting secretaries — folks who rights law was signed. could have run a comBecause they marched, pany, maybe, if they had doors of opportunity and ever had a chance; those education swung open white students who put so their daughters and themselves in harm’s way sons could finally imag- even though they didn’t ine a life for themselves have to — (applause) — beyond washing some- those Japanese- Ameribody else’s laundry or cans who recalled their shining somebody else’s own interment, those Jewish Americans who shoes. (Applause.) had survived the HoloBecause they marched, caust, people who could city councils changed have given up and given and state legislatures in but kept on keeping changed and Congress on, knowing that weepchanged and, yes, even- ing may endure for a in. tually the White House 5.3night, but joy cometh in changed. (Cheers, ap- the morning — (cheers, plause.) applause) — on the bat-

tlefield of justice, men and women without rank or wealth or title or fame would liberate us all, in ways that our children now take for granted as people of all colors and creeds live together and learn together and walk together, and fight alongside one another and love one another, and judge one another by the content of our character in this greatest nation on Earth.

To dismiss the magnitude of this progress, to suggest, as some sometimes do, that little has changed — that dishonors the courage and the sacrifice of those who paid the price to march in those years. (Applause.)

Medgar Evers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, Martin Luther King Jr., they did not die in vain.

(Applause.) Their victory was great.

But we would dishonor those heroes as well to suggest that the work of this nation is somehow complete. The arc of the moral universe may bend towards justice, but it doesn’t bend on its own.

To secure the gains this country has made requires constant vigilance, not complacency.

Whether it’s by challenging those who erect new barriers to the vote or ensuring that the scales of justice work equally for all in the criminal justice system and not simply a pipeline from underfunded schools to overcrowded jails — (applause) — it requires vigilance.

(Cheers, applause.)

Yes, right-to-work law is fuel for energizing the base of the party, but it seems like Snyder is trying to put out that fire by pushing for and successfully gaining the expansion of Medicaid for the working poor.

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night, entire blocks of Harlem came out to wish them well.

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So gubernatorial challenger Schauer will have to offer more than just right-to-work and his campaign of doing so must begin in Detroit.

Johnson, the party chair, promised to set up an office in Detroit. We’ll believe it when it comes to fruition, and if it is a sincere promise it should happen now.

If not, we’ll wait for the sleeping giant to wake up.

Bankole Thompson is editor of the Michigan Chronicle and the author of the forthcoming book “Rising From the Ashes: Engaging Detroit’s Future With Courage.” His book “Obama and Black Loyalty,” published in 2010, follows his recent book, “Obama and Christian Loyalty” with an epilogue

by Bob Weiner, former White House spokesman.

Thompson is a political news analyst at WDET101.9FM (NPR affiliate) and a member of the weekly “Obama Watch” Sunday evening roundtable on WLIB-1190AM New York and simulcast in New Jersey and Connecticut. E-mail bthompson@michronicle.com or visit his personal page at www.bankolethompson. com.

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AAA donates 28,000 to increase ‘Safe Routes’ for children traveling to school Detroit Public Schools,” noted DPS Emergency Manager Jack Martin.

“We remain committed to reducing crime in and around schools. In fact, we have reduced overall on-campus incidents by 10 percent in the last two years and serious on-campus incidents by as much as 61 percent in that same time frame. The strong support and engagement we receive from the community helps us keep our students safer.”

“As we continue to improve safety for our students, we are creating safer routes to and from school by expanding our citizen patrol teams,” added DPS Police Chief Rod Grimes. “The more concerned citizens who volunteer, the safer our children will be as they travel to and from school.”

AAA of Michigan presented a $28,000 check to the Detroit Public Schools (DPS) to help expand the district’s volunteer patrol program to keep children safer when traveling to school. The check was presented to school district leaders at Fisher Magnet Lower Academy, located at 15510 E. State Fair Rd., Detroit today (August 28, 2013).

The AAA donation will help fund the “Safe Routes” program in 14 key school zones to ensure the safety and security of children and their families as they walk to and from schools and bus stops. The money will pay for gas cards for volunteers to drive around schools and reflective safety vests for volunteers on foot patrols.

“We are pleased to partner with the Detroit Public Schools on this important safety program, which begins as doors open for the new school year,” said Chuck Podowski, president and CEO of AAA/The Auto Club Group, speaking to school officials, citizen patrol volunteers and AAA safety patrollers.

“We are going to work more closely with our safety patrollers at this school and others in the Safe Routes program. We

will provide more training and support to help our young patrollers,” he added. “This is part of our nearly 100-year history of giving back to the communities where our employees and members live and work.”

Podowski noted AAA’s commitment to the Detroit Public Schools dates back to 1919, when AAA established the first AAA School Safety Patrol at Detroit’s Alger Elementary School. Today, AAA sponsors 32,836 safety patrollers in 1,076 schools statewide — with 1,436 patrollers at 778 schools in Detroit, including Fisher Magnet Lower Academy.

AAA ‘s donation was the first corporate donation received in response to the district’s “call to action” for support of the expansion of its citizen volunteer patrol programs to increase “Safe Routes” for Detroit children and their families going to and from school.

The district is seeking more volunteers to assist with patrols in 14 key school zones. The volunteer patrol groups are on duty before and after class, providing students greater safety and security, and allowing them to focus more on academics.

“The safety of our students is a top priority for

In addition to Fisher Magnet Lower Academy, the key school zones with increasing “Safe Routes” volunteer patrols include Osborn campus, Cody campus, Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High, East English Village Preparatory High School, Sampson-Webber, Emerson, Bow, J.R. King, Fisher Upper, Mason, Communication and Media Arts, Henderson, and Noble.

AAA Michigan has been active in traffic safety since its founding nearly a century ago, with activities including teen driving safety and road safety improvement programs. It is part of The Auto Club Group (ACG), the second largest AAA club in North America.

ACG and its affiliates provide membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 8.9 million members across 11 states and two U.S. territories, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, most of Illinois and Minnesota, and a portion of Indiana.

ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with nearly 53 million members in the United States and Canada and whose mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety.

Detroit resident appointed to White House Fellows Program service projects throughout the year in the Washington, DC area.

Selection as a White House Fellow is highly competitive and based on a record of professional achievement, evidence of leadership potential, and a proven commitment to public service. Each Fellow must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute meaningfully at senior levels in the Federal government.

Throughout its history, the program has fostered leaders in many fields, including leaders in government, business, law, media, medicine, education, diplomacy and the military.

Robert McFarlin The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013-2014 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions, and have all shown a strong commitment to public service and leadership. The 2013-2014 Class of Fellows and their biographies are included in the following pages.

The White House Fellows Program was created in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to give promising American leaders “first hand, high-level experience with the workings of the Federal government, and to increase their sense of participation in national affairs.”

This unique opportunity to work within our nation’s government is designed to encourage active citizenship and a lifelong commitment to service. The Fellows also take part in an education program designed to broaden their knowledge of leadership, policy formulation, and current affairs. Community service is another essential element of the program, and Fellows participate in

Detroit native Robert McFarlin, is a lieutenant commander and surface warfare officer in the United States Navy.

He has deployed to over 30 nations on six continents, most recently as Commanding Officer of USS Typhoon in the Arabian Gulf supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. While in command, his crew earned the Golden Anchor award for outstanding retention and the coveted Battle “E” award as the number one ship in the Squadron. In 2008, he circumnavigated South America on a counternarcotics deployment leading to the publication of an article on Strategic Communications in the historic U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings.

He served as an assistant professor at the University of Rochester and is the co-founder of TurnKey CashFlow Properties, LLC, a startup dedicated to transforming dilapidated inner city property into safe, low-income housing.

He volunteers as a Big Brother mentor, with Habitat for Humanity and globally through the Navy’s Community Relations program.

He is a national director of the Surface Navy Association and the recipient of the peer-nominated Navy/Marine Corps Association Leadership Award.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business.

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The collaborative’s next fair will take place in November. There will be an ongoing assessment of health needs so that the programs offered at future events will address

specific health concerns of the Brightmoor community.

“Covenant Community Care provides health care to those who need it most,” said Paul Propson, executive director, Covenant Community Care.

“We are privileged to work with our partners to meet health care needs that our neighbors at the Brightmoor Alliance and City Covenant Church have identified as priori-

ties for their residents.”

Participants screened at the events will be referred to local clinics for follow-up care, including the Covenant Community Care Clinics in Detroit and Royal Oak, the Newton Healthcare Clinic in Detroit and the Outpatient Clinic at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. For more information on the Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative, call 313-799-2076.

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The center provides primary care for all ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and preventative care, such as wellness checks for children and immunizations.

Beaumont also supports the Covenant Community Health Centers in Detroit with volunteers, specialist services, inpatient care and lab testing.

Beaumont partnered with the Legal Aid and Defender Association to create the Legal Aid for Children and Families program in 2009.

This free legal assistance program at Beaumont Children’s Hospital is designed to improve the health and welfare of low-income children and their families by addressing the underlying causes of poor health among children.

In a show of regional cooperation, a health system, two legal services agencies, a federally-qualified health provider, a medical school and a law school are joining together to help residents of one of Detroit’s poorest and most medically underserved neighborhoods.

The Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative was launched this week with a four-day health fair held at the City Covenant Church and Mission, 13624 Stout, Detroit, in cooperation with the Brightmoor Alliance.

Project partners will hold quarterly, four-day health fairs where free medical, dental and legal services will be offered to Brightmoor residents.

The $268,000 project is supported by a threeyear grant from the Jewish Fund and corporate donations from Comerica Charitable Foundation.

The only collaboration of its kind in Michigan, partners in the project include: • Beaumont Health System, providing adult and pediatric medical care and screenings by Beaumont doctors and nurses

HAP helps at every age, stage and budget.

• Covenant Community Care, a Detroit-based federally qualified health provider, offering dental services, including exams, fillings, cleanings and basic restorative work, as well as assistance with insurance enrollment • Legal Aid for Children and Families and the Legal Aid and Defender Association, offering assistance with legal issues related to housing, disability, insurance, personal protection and guardianship • Student volunteers from the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine • Student volunteers from Cooley Law School.

“Beaumont’s mission as a not-for-profit organization includes providing health care for people regardless of where they live or their financial circumstances,” said David Wood, M.D, executive vice president and chief medical officer, Beaumont Health System. “This project fits with our mission and also with our commitment to support revitalization of the city of Detroit.”

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Three Masterminds and a mission to change a community can truly create a movement.

“Run This Town” was started

by Shawn Blanchard, Terrence J.L. Thompson and Armond Harris. It is a networking and exercise group (they coined the term “networkingout”) that is transforming lives, connecting people, and creating a grassroots movement that is meant to facilitate networking through fitness and fitness through networking. It is their mission to fight urban obesity by promoting fitness through healthy lifestyles. The idea came as the gentlemen were in the process of sustaining their personal exercise regime.

With busy schedules many people put exercise on the back burner. This was true for Blanchard, a student at Wayne State University Law School.

“When I was living in New York and running the math department at a school in the Bronx I noticed my weight got away from me,” he said. He decided to try the P90X exercise program and lost 23 pounds.

“This turned my lifestyle of fitness around.” After living in New York for five years, earning his master’s in Secondary Math Education and working in the industry, the Mackenzie High School graduate decided to return home to Detroit.

During his first year of law school, with the heavy schedule of studying and involving himself in extracurricular academic activities, he noticed his weight increasing. He started to make exercise a priority again and started running with friends.

It was one day this year during a run that he and Thompson came up with the idea of starting a group. They asked Harris to join and Run This Town was born. What started as a Facebook post by Harris created a group of 30 people the first week, growing to 50 the second week and the numbers grew from there.

Thompson also understood the stress of balancing

Terrence J.L. Thompson (left), Shawn Blanchard and Armond Harris.

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exercise and the demands of both being a law student and attorney. “I was never a fitness guru, but during my first year of law school I gained 20 pounds,” he said. With the demands of studying and his strong involvement in academic organizations such as being the president of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at Wayne State Law School and

formerly holding a chair position in the National Mid-West BLSA, he saw his exercise was not a priority. He started to make changes such as running or walking to class and going to the gym on campus. He lost about 30 pounds during his first and third year of law school. After graduating in 2008 he worked at Miller Canfield and then began to work

at the U.S Attorney’s Office. “I could see my schedule opening up a bit so I started to create time to exercise,” he said. He has dropped 17 pounds since the beginning of the running season this year.

With understanding the importance of creating a healthy future, Harris works as a grants coordinator. His job is to allocate the proper amount of funds for food departments so students can have a healthy school lunch. Presently he is working with Inkster, Saginaw and Hamtramck. Always having an athletic heart, Harris played on the Wayne State University football team. “Many of my friends asked me how to stay in shape,” he said. The three gentlemen are elated to see Detroiters excited about health and connecting with one another.

The Model Run This Town is a free group that meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. and every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Rivard Plaza on the RiverWalk.

“When people show up we are making sure that we are encouraging them to network

with others,” said Blanchard.

After the networking, the exercise begins. “There are three groups, walkers, joggers, and runners. Within the 20 minutes of networking people are so warm they are already comfortable with each other.

After the walk/jog/run, we continue the exercise by running the hill. We also incorporate a circuit workout that includes abs and strength training.

Once the workout is over, we network again.” This has created lasting friendships and memories. “There are many members who just met and we think they’ve been friends for years,” said Thompson. “It is great to see all different people and professions merge with different people and projects.”

The networking is an important component and businesses are beginning to notice.

Due to the heat on a recent Tuesday, Premium Lounge in Detroit allowed the group to conduct their circuit training in the venue. Thompson is presently working on growing the model so the group can continue indoor workouts for the winter.

The Movement A run with friends created a vision within the city of Detroit. The date was May 8, 2012 and what humbly started as a group of friends getting together to work out and invite others became a supportive and empowering group of Detroiters wanting to make a change for themselves and their city. “We want to change what people think about Detroit, it was great to hear that one of our members, who previously felt as if there was nothing to do in the city, came to Run This Town, and she was hooked.

She told us this was exactly what she was looking for,” said Thompson. Along with this member and many others, all three of the gentlemen have seen transformations in people who have joined.

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ficult as he thought. “I love Run This Town because it encourages a healthy lifestyle and also gives you a chance to meet some amazing people. I always thought running outdoors would be too difficult for me. However, that first day out I found that it wasn’t so bad,” said Morgan McDonald. “The time seems to go by faster because we run through downtown and there are plenty of visual distractions. Before you know it, you have completed half the route. It helps that you run with others because everyone is very encouraging. We start together and finish together....no one left behind.

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make the circuit training fun as well. No matter your fitness level, Run This Town is for everyone and I encourage anyone to come out.”

This fall, Maurice Telesford, a high school science teacher from Ferndale High School in Ferndale, will return to his classroom with a deeper understanding of how to integrate real world science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts into classroom instruction.

Along with the mission of fighting urban obesity, each of the gentlemen is well involved with the people in the community. Serving as mentors as well as advocates for education and leadership, they are setting strong examples by living a life of service. “We want to grow the mindsets of people in Detroit.

There are many young professionals in this town that get together and work out. We are encouraging greatness throughout the city of Detroit.”

Look, listen, and learn: Vision and hearing screenings are essential to school Performance MSA, PRESIDENT AND CEO, INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION HEALTH

School supplies like pencils and paper aren’t the only thing children need to be completely ready for back-to-school. As children prepare to return to the classroom, it is time to pay attention to their vision and hearing needs too.

Ensuring that our children are supported to hear and see well is essential to helping them have the best learning experiences possible and achieve their full potential.

Last year, over 55,000 children in Detroit participated in vision and hearing screenings. And for good reason! Any problems with seeing and hearing can directly affect a child’s learning. Difficulty seeing Loretta V. Davis the board or hearing instructions from teachers can result in missed assignments and poor performance. Timely exams can help identify potential obstacles to a child’s learning.

Dr. Larry Mathews of the Institute for Population Health (IPH) recalls his own experience having difficulty seeing the chalkboard in the third grade due to poor vision. Through his teacher’s awareness and a follow up eye exam, his vision and school performance improved.

“I could finally see. I could read. I could do my homework, “ Mathews explained. He recalls at one point not being able to see the largest letter on the chalkboard and once his vision was correct, he began to excel at school. Mathews credits early vision testing to being critical to his success.

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His experience is not unique. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), 10% of children screened for vision and 5% screened for hearing are referred to specialists. By indentifying needs early, families can help prevent or remedy many problems associated with impaired hearing or vision. Therefore, once a need for care has been identified, it is very important for parents to follow up with the referrals provided so that their child is prepared. Regular screenings are important too – they can help detect any changes and needs children might have over time due to exposure to loud noises, foreign objects in ears, and natural development of vision or hearing impairments.

The IPH’s vision and hearing screening services and referral program is ready to help your child succeed in the classroom. The IPH provides eye and ear examinations in schools and through our clinical services to children ages 3-18 at no charge to families. Beginning in September, the IPH will resume regular screenings in Detroit-area Head Start locations and schools, as well as continue to offer these services at our clinic locations. Fully trained hearing and vision technicians conduct comprehensive exams, as Michigan law requires hearing and vision screening prior to kindergarten entry.

Vision and hearing screenings are important to helping kids have skills necessary to succeed in school. The IPH is working hard to identify and reduce barriers to care and hasresources to help get children the assistance they need. To make an appointment for an eye and ear exam, call the IPH call-center at (313) 324-9482. You can also access information on our website at www.ipophealth.org, or visit the IPH at 1151 Taylor Street, Detroit, 48202.

This understanding comes as a result of his participation this summer in a highly-exclusive professional development opportunity sponsored by the Siemens Foundation and administered by Discovery Education in association with the College Board and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).

Telesford was one of only 50 educators from across the country selected to take part in the Siemens STEM Institute, a fellowship designed to promote handson, real-world integration of STEM disciplines in the classroom helping educators to get their students excited about STEM education and careers.

Telesford and his colleagues spent the week of August 4-9, just outside of Washington, D.C., at the world headquarters of Discovery Communications – the parent company of Discovery Education, Discovery Channel, Science Channel and Animal Planet – working with leading scientists, thought-leaders, educators and innovators whose work across STEM disciplines shape the world of science today and prepare for the world of science tomorrow.

Guest speakers included education pioneer Dr. Lodge McCammon, Senior Advisor of STEM for the Department of Education Camsie McAdams and Michigan State University professor Dr. Joe Krajcik.

As part of the fellowship, participants also visited leading institutions of STEM innovation and met with practicing experts in the field includMaurice Telesford was ing members of one of 50 educators from the White House’s across the country se- Office of Science Technololected to spend a week in and Washington, D.C., at the gy Policy and the The goal of Siemens STEM Institute, Chief of Museum this one-of-a-kind, learning how to integrate and Learning at all-expense-paid innovative STEM tech- the Smithsonian immersion pro- niques into his classroom. National Air and Space Museum. gram is to create Fellows also rea group of STEM ambassadors who can take what ceived a behind the scenes green they learn back into their own building tour by BCI Building classrooms and become key in- Operations. These hands-on exfluencers in their schools and periences introduced the fellows to real-world STEM applications communities. and provided opportunities for Telesford collaborated with networking and collaboration educators from both urban and with peers from across the rural areas across middle and nation. high school grade levels in an The Siemens STEM Institute effort to bring new and innovative digital tools into the class- specifically sought applicants room that will enhance STEM who want to become STEM leaders and help change the way teaching and learning.

STEM subjects are taught in The Siemens STEM Institute American classrooms. is part of the Siemens STEM Please visit http://www.sieAcademy, a premier online professional development commu- mensstemacademy.com for a nity for STEM educators empow- full list of STEM Institute Felering and celebrating excellence lows and additional background. in STEM education.

Leadership Incubator

The Paul Robeson – Malcom X Academy honors past leaders by developing their successors Named after two black icons—Paul Robeson, a famed black actor, singer, social activist and Malcolm X, a former leader of the Nation of Islam—the Paul Robeson -Malcolm X Academy recognizes and celebrates the cultural heritage of its name sakes and student population, which have flourished under this learning umbrella that infuses culture in daily learning.

Naysayers, who wonder if such programs work, need only look at the 21 point gain in writing on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program or MEAP test last year.

The past truly informs and positions the present at this school. - Editor

By C.L. Price Black History is celebrated every day at the Paul Robeson--Malcolm X Academy, a Detroit Public School dedicated to paying homage to African American leaders through the success of its students, who are expected to better their predecessors’ acts of courage by excelling academically, regardless obstacles.

A fire may have damaged the Albert Kahn-designed, gothic structure on Fenkell at Linwood in 2011, but the spirit of the school s’ administrators and students is seemingly invincible Supporters have learned to overcome obstacles, which began with protests among predominantly White residents surrounding the school’s opening in 1992.

Much has changed since that time, now the once unwelcome school is an anchor of the neighborhood, whose culture and contributions are celebrated by the community.

emy, fought to open the school recognized as the first public African-centered school in the United States.

ty-bound to come back and give back.

Despite challenges, the school has stayed the course and remains true to its African-centric curriculum.

In keeping with the school’s African-centered heritage, all women at the school are called “Mama” and all men are called “Baba.”

“We hold a standard in terms of the district’s initiative to be African-centered, which is the process of making students the center of all learning; teaching students what African Americans contributed to American society and to the world,” explained Dr. Robinson.

“African-centered education is about teaching children to have full pride in who they are, their culture, their heritage and also to ensure that culture and heritage is respected, not trampled or walked over, or found to be insignificant,” he added. “African Americans have some of the richest histories and cultures of anyone in the world.”

Dr. Robinson said the African-centered curriculum at Paul Robeson-Malcolm X Academy allows his students to truly know where they came from.

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING WHERE YOU CAME FROM

“We want our students to know that they descend from a line of kings and queens,” he said. “It’s only when students know where they came from that they are able to know where they can go from here. We’re teaching our children to have full pride in their heritage, to learn and incorporate that heritage into who they are, and into the adults they will become.”

Dr. Clifford D. Watson, the founder and first principal of Malcolm X Acad-

And most importantly, once they receive an education, they are du-

“This school is truly one of DPS’ jewels that embodies the rich history that IS Detroit,” said Dr. Jeffery Robinson, principal of the Paul Robeson--Malcolm X Academy.

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For the long-standing Local School Community Organization (LSCO) President Audrey Nelson, that namesake is even more meaningful than honoring the African culture.

“When I’m here, or even if I’m not here because I’m a representative of the school, I’m the mother of all the children here… I love each and every one of them just like they are my own,” she said.

“When a parent participates in a child’s education, the child actually does better,” according to Nelson, whose three children attended the academy. “You can’t just leave it entirely up to the staff. Parents have to participate.”

“I LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.” Eighth-grade student Kayla Young attended Paul Robeson-Malcolm X Academy since pre-school.

“Every day, I learned something new,” said the 14-year-old. “And it helped me not only with school, but how to handle personal conflicts better.”

Student Anthony Daniels, credits the school’s focus on African hertitage for preparing him for high school and college.

Both students participated in men-

toring programs offered by Michigan State University.

The MSU “My Brother’s Keeper” program, initiated by Dr. Watson in 1990, is supported by 25 African-American MSU students who commit to mentor 45 middle school students to prepare them for college life.

This program, originally designed specifically for males attending the (then) all male Malcolm X Academy now supports a sister program for girls coined “Daughters of the Collective.”

Paul Robeson-Malcolm X students also participate in the MSU GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate programs), a statewide, sustained and collaborative effort that provides early intervention services and a scholarship component to low-income, underrepresented students and parents.

The students visit MSU twice per month, sometimes overnight, and also take courses on campus on Saturdays.

Paul Robeson-Malcolm X Academy also has fine arts and educational partnerships with Wayne State University and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Who’s at the Helm?

Dr. Jeffery Robinson is a 23-year veteran of the Detroit Public School System and was selected to be principal in 2009.

He has been recognized for his educational excellence by the Michigan Department of Education, Wayne County RESA, and he received national recognition as the Milken Family Foundation National Educator of the Year in 2001. Dr. Robinson is the 1st in the State of Michigan to receive a Ph.D. in African American and African Studies Education Issues and Policy from Michigan State University.

What’s Up? Test scores, according to Dr. Robinson who cites a 21-point gain in writing on the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) Test. Writing and literature were a major part of the school’s improvement plan last year.

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Conyers lauds President Obama’s speech at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Fifty years after Washington march, how much has been achieved?

By Joy Moses and Zach Murray August 28 marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. It was a time to celebrate a movement, a speech, and leaders who influenced generations of people around the globe and achieved genuine progress for diverse groups of Americans.

There is no doubt that America has come a long way since the civil rights era. But while the indignities of segregated public accommodations have largely disappeared, another significant theme of the march remains highly relevant half a century later: the struggle for economic opportunity and equality.

It was perhaps due to the march and the great success of the larger civil rights movement that opposition to this sort of equality was immediate, persists to this day, and is reflected in all three branches of the federal government.

The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was based on 10 concrete demands, including comprehensive civil rights legislation, desegregation of public schools, voting rights, job training and dignified work, and an increased minimum wage.

The potential to expand economic opportunity and lift African Americans, other Americans of color, and white Americans out of poverty and low-income status was clear — not just through direct tools such as wages and work but also through indirect avenues such as improved educational opportunities and the opportunity to vote for political candidates who work to advance economic justice.

The anniversary raises the question, “Was the march a success?” In so many ways, the answer is “yes.”

The combined efforts of the 1963 marchers, policymakers in Congress, the office of the presidency, and researchers such as Michael Harrington who raised awareness about poverty among Americans of all races resulted in an unprecedented succession of legislative victories. New laws — including the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which helped wage the War on Poverty; the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and the Civil Rights Act of 1968, or the Fair Housing Act — largely reflected the marchers’ demands and advanced the causes of economic and social justice.

These efforts rapidly improved conditions for African Americans in the United States. Between 1959 and 1979 black poverty rates dropped significantly, from 55 percent to 31 percent, and African Americans saw gains in education, employment, and democratic participation.

Over the same time period, the number of Black children attending majority-minority schools dropped from 77 percent to 63 percent, the annual wage gap between Blacks and Whites decreased from $8,901 to $7,285 in 2011 dollars, and Black voter registration increased by nearly 20 points in the former Confederate states. Other groups benefited as well, including women, poor whites, other communities of color, people with disabilities, and senior citizens.

They were either directly included in the civil rights and anti-poverty legislation that passed from 1964 to 1968 or benefited from subsequent laws patterned after that legislation—for example, Title IX, which prohibited sex discrimination in education; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. But something even larger came out of the march and the civil rights movement. They became the ultimate example of some important concepts, such as the power of peaceful social movements to bring about significant societal change, the ability of Congress and the president to work together to solve national problems, and the value to America of structures that protect minorities from injustice, even if that injustice is at

the hands of the majority.

This legacy informs our nation 50 years later, as concerned Americans may feel discouraged about the ways in which government cuts are setting back efforts to aid the poor; partisan divides are limiting the ability of Congress and the president to solve national problems such as elevated unemployment and the need for jobs; and various groups, such as immigrant DREAMers, Black youth in the wake of the Trayvon Martin decision, and Occupy Movement protesters, continue to strive for economic and social equality using strategies reminiscent of the 1960s.

So we must also face the bad news: Efforts to stop progress have always existed, and they persist to this day. When too many people remain indifferent, progress stagnates or turns to regression.

Editor’s note: Fifty years ago in 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in­ spired a nation by declaring a vision of an America where all men were created equal and entitled to the promises of the Constitution. Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington that marked the turning of the tide in the Civil Rights Movement. Following the events, Congressman Con­ yers gave the following re­ flections.

United States has seen significant progress toward the ideal of racial equality.

However, Dr. King believed that if one of us was not free, then none of us were free. As we face the continuing struggles for equality for ever more diverse groups in our nation, the words Dr. King still provide inspiration and guidance.

“In the 50 years since Dr. King articulated the dream of that generation, the

family for their commitment to lead our nation to being a more perfect union.”

“The president sounded the call for action on the road to greater equality. I believe that we must not turn back the clock on Dr. Kings grand vision of equality, recon“There are so many ciliation, acceptance and memories I have carried instead, use this anniverthroughout these last 50 sary as a reminder of what years since the March in is at stake for our nation.

1963. I will never forget Thankfully, we do not have Dr. King’s powerful voice to wait another 50 years on that day, the very voice to fulfill this dream. Conthat challenged the con- John Conyers gress can act to create science of our Nation and jobs, reform our immiinspired movement for great changes in gration system, protect the right to our nation’s values and politics. Today, health care for all, and ensure that the the first Black president of the United damage done to voting rights by the SuStates, Barack Obama, voiced some of preme Court is undone. the similar tensions and struggles that “I applaud President Obama, the emwe faced then and are still facing today. bodiment of this dream, and the King

Attacks in reaction to the march found early expression when conservatives who opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 rallied around the presidential campaign of former Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-AZ).

In Awakening from the Dream, Lee Cokorinos and Alfred Ross outline the anti-civil rights movement from that point forward. After his landslide loss to President Lyndon B. Johnson, the focus of Sen. Goldwater’s supporters shifted to building national and regional think tanks such as The Heritage Foundation and the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.

The Reagan administration also appointed many of Sen. Goldwater’s supporters to positions in federal administrative agencies and on the federal bench.

Efforts persisted into the 1990s and 2000s, during which time legal and advocacy organizations such as The Federalist Society grew and developed, creating legal arguments to defeat the cause of social justice in the courts and a network of conservative lawyers to fulfill the mission.

Media outlets including Fox News also emerged and began to demonstrate their influence.

It is clear that the courts matter to America’s post-march story. On that August day in 1963, people demanded voting rights; soon after, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed. By the year 2012, for the first time in our nation’s history, blacks voted at a higher rate than whites.

But in 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, ending the practice of requiring states with a history of voting discrimination to get prior Justice Department approval before changing their voting practices.

More recently, the Court even placed limitations on the ability of school districts to voluntarily create school-integration plans. Many districts have historically been required to integrate via court order after findings of discrimination.

Over the years other decisions have made it more difficult for people to take their claims of violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to court. New barriers to achieving the 1963 marchers’ dreams definitely exist.

Consider what’s happened—or hasn’t happened—in Congress. The 1963 marchers demanded job training and decent work. By 1978 Congress’s spending in this area reached a high of $38.6 Moving forward, believers in economic and racial justice should take inspiration from the March on Washington and its reverberation.

Joy Moses is a senior policy analyst with the Poverty and Prosperity pro­ gram at the Center for American Prog­ ress. Zach Murray was a Congressional Hunger Fellow at the Center.

Martin Luther King III – Monica Morgan photo

We have come so far, still much has stayed the same

By Benjamin Jealous

er ID laws, cuts to voter registration and early voting.

I joined over 150,000 people at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. It was a powerful moment that showed us how Dr. King’s dream is still alive, yet reminded us how far we still have to go to see it fulfilled.

Fifty years ago we were inspired by the idea of a fair minimum wage and economic justice. This year we have the same inspiration.

The simple backdrop of that Saturday’s event reminded us how much has changed in 50 years.

We gathered half a mile from the White House, where an Africa-American president and African-American attorney general have held office for five years. The media who attended represented the diverse races and ethnicities of the Ben Jealous crowd, compared with the all-White media whose open bigotry toward Dr. King was on full display in the 1963 “Meet the Press” interview rebroadcast this week. Finally, the crowd on Saturday marched past the regal statue of Dr. King, prominently positioned beside DC’s Tidal Basin. We have indeed come far.

Still, so much has stayed the same.

Fifty years ago we were motivated by the killing of a young Black man, Medgar Evers, and we came to the National Mall to mourn his death and ensure that he would not have died in vain. This year we are motivated by the tragedy of Trayvon Martin, which has pushed many of us to rededicate ourselves to end racial profiling.

Fifty years ago we were fighting for everyone to have an equal right to vote.

This year we are faced with a Supreme Court that has gutted the Voting Rights Act, and we are fighting suppressive vot-

Let us celebrate our victories, and rededicate ourselves to the fight.

When they say “No you can’t,” we say “Yes we can!”

When they say, “No you can’t pass a real racial profiling ban with teeth, we say “Yes we can because yes we did, two days ago in New York City.

When they say, “No you can’t pass the DREAM Act,” “No you can’t pass marriage equality, “No you can’t abolish the death penalty,” “No you can’t expand voting rights in any state south of the Mason-Dixon Line,” we say “Yes we can because yes, we did, just five miles from here in Maryland last year.

When they say, “No you can’t restore the full force of the Voting Rights Act,” “No you can’t raise the minimum wage, not with this Congress,” we say, “Yes we can because yes, we have, again and again.”

So let us claim some victories right now.

Let us say, “Yes, we will pass Trayvon’s law from coast to coast.”

Let us say, “Yes, we will protect the right to vote with all our might until we win the fight finally once and for all.”

And let us say, “Yes, we will raise the minimum wage because you cannot survive on $7.25!”

Yes, we will! Yes, we will! Yes, we will! God bless you and God Bless the NAACP! Ben Jealous is president/CEO of the NAACP.

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Eastern Michigan University enrolls largest freshman class in school history She plans to work for non-profit organizations to help fund programs for children and low-income families. “I think it’s extremely important to make a difference in my community, and EMU makes it really easy to get involved with various service projects around the area,” Bardoni says.

Reasons cited for the increased enrollment include: Eastern Michigan University will enroll the largest class of freshmen in its 164-year history when classes begin Wednesday, September 4. While final enrollment figures will not be reported until mid-September and additional new students continue to enroll, the University has already enrolled more freshmen students than the previous all-time record for freshmen of 2,854, set in 1999. This year’s class also tops last year’s freshman enrollment of 2,595, which was Eastern’s largest class in a decade.

phasis on the academic experience at EMU. A record number of 2,376 students graduated last spring, an increase of more than 27 percent from six years ago, in 2007.

Higher GPAs and ACT scores

More students living on campus

The 2013 freshman class marks the second consecutive year of record enrollment at Eastern. Last fall, Eastern had the largest incoming class of new undergraduates in its history, with 5,076 students. That total, which includes firsttime freshmen, transfer students, students pursuing a second degree, and other types of new undergraduate students, represented an increase of 6 percent from the previous Eastern record of 4,751 in 2001.

In addition to record numbers, this year’s incoming freshman class is better prepared academically. The average GPA of incoming freshmen is 3.24, up from 3.18 in 2012, and 3.11 in 2011.

Average ACT scores are also climbing. This year’s freshman class has an average ACT score of 22, up from 21.4 last year and 21.1 in 2011.

The increased enrollment has meant more students living on campus. Eastern Michigan this fall expects to house over 4,000 on-campus students, up from 3,240 in 2010 and representing the most students living on-campus since 2003.

Freshman move-in day is Saturday, August 31, which ends with the season-opening home football game against Howard University at 6 p.m.

“Eastern welcomes our new and returning students to our beautiful historic campus,” said Eastern President Susan Martin. “Our investment in key academic and student facilities, excellent faculty, and increased financial aid while setting the pace for tuition restraint in Michigan is paying off. Students love the access to faculty, small classes and opportunities for community engagement. Come join us!”

Francine Parker, chair of the EMU Board of Regents, said the record freshman class and all students at Eastern can expect a continuing em-

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tunity and excellence, and that the broader public is seeing that,” Sipe said.

The Honors College features rigorous curriculum, classes taught by professors and capped at 20 students, and numerous research opportunities with faculty. Sipe, noting that students see the college as a stimulating, close-knit community, said, “It has the closeness of a small college while having all the benefits of a larger university.”

“More students are coming to Eastern, and more are graduating as well,” Parker said. “Today’s students face many challenges, and we are committed to helping them succeed by supporting their academic success at Eastern.”

Honors College growth The University’s Honors College program, which accepts students entering with at least a 25 ACT score and 3.5 high school GPA, has nearly doubled in freshman enrollment since 2011. This year, the University expects to admit its largest honors freshman class ever, and anticipates about 1,200 students in the overall honors program.

Among the new students on campus will be Stephanie Bardoni, of Brownstown, Michigan, who plans to major in accounting and financial management and work for the student paper, The Eastern Echo.

Bardoni says she fell in love with Eastern during a campus tour last fall, when she noticed the blend of new academic facilities, a classic campus feel and the enthusiasm students had for their school. “They (students and EMU staff) make you want to love EMU as much as they do,” Bardoni said.

Rebecca Sipe, director of the EMU Honors College, said the increases in overall enrollment and in Honors College participation reflect dual and complementary priorities at Eastern.

Bardoni says her goal at EMU is not only to learn and make friends, but also to help others.

“It says the University is placing tremendous emphasis on both oppor-

• EMU has led the state of Michigan in limiting tuition over the past five years. Of Michigan’s 15 public universities, Eastern has the lowest dollar increase during that time.

Meanwhile, financial aid to students has increased 80 percent over the last six years, to $38 million this coming academic year.

• Students on University tours are taking notice of the new, $90 million Science Complex that completed a second phase of construction last year. In addition, Pray-Harrold, Eastern’s largest and busiest classroom building, underwent a $42 million renovation completed in 2011.

• Over the last five years, Eastern has continually reinvested in improving its residence halls and upgrading classroom technology. This past summer featured extensive improvements to Best Residence Hall, on the eastern side of campus.

• Eastern has also invested in more advising services, including increasing staff and opening the new Francine Parker Advising Center in the Student Center this summer.

The center is modeled after modern technology retail centers, in which roaming advisers in the front area rapidly respond to short inquiries and help navigate students through updated online resources for academic and career planning. A new transfer student advising center also opened last week in McKenny Hall.

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DPS takes customer service pledge, all employees to be trained over four-month period Completing a key first year commitment of its new five-year Strategic Plan, Detroit Public Schools began its new Customer Service initiative by training all schoolbased clerical and administrative assistant staff members in two-hour sessions during a daylong Professional Development program.

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The new initiative will expand throughout the district this fall and will include all Detroit Public Schools staff in all job classifications at schools and Central Office.

• Wearing identification badges at all times

Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees President Ruby Newbold, whose members were among the first taking part in this initiative, said, “The day-long professional development for our school-based members was awesome. Our members are dedicated to the school communities they work in. Customer service is about communicating professionally to our parents, students and the community. We hope to see more of these days

“Each of us must do everything within our power to ensure that our students and their families have the best possible experience every time they enter our schools,” said DPS Emergency Manager Jack Martin. “As the front line in the delivery of customer service, the staff receiving this inaugural training hold some of the most critical roles in the future growth and long-term success of Detroit Public Schools. “ All staff members participating were asked to sign a new Detroit Public Schools Customer Service Pledge covering themes of Courtesy and Respect, Communication, Responsiveness, and Family-Friendly Environment. Individual Pledge bullets include: • Communicating from a positive perspective • Answering phone calls in a friendly and helpful manner • Ensuring that information is accurate and con-

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Detroit Public Schools’ Strategic Plan to create Neighborhood-Centered Quality Schools centers on serving the needs of the students and families by providing more Pre-Kindergarten, new Community Schools serving as hubs of their neighborhoods, more Arts and Music classes, a new Parent University, Career Academies, Better Customer Service, and Improved Safety on Routes to School.

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The current state of the Detroit Public Schools is a mockery of Brown v Board of Education and it exposes the deep inequities in education.

Just because your child is not enrolled in the Detroit Public Schools does not mean you shouldn’t be concerned about the fate of the district before it heads toward implosion.

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like Detroit where a national reading report card places the city at number 56 out of the 75 largest metropolitan cities in the U.S. surveyed. That means literacy is shamefully low in the city and we are doing little or nothing to change the deplorable situation.

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Your ability to get the Bankole Thompson best education for your child should not be based on geography, income or ethnicity but, rather, on the simple principle that every child regardless of their background should have an empowering education that equips them for a brighter future. Each child should have access to a meaningful education that would not leave them trailing behind in the dust children in Japan, India, China and other countries move ahead.

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Detroit’s 56th place in the 2010 study is the same spot it occupied in a similar report in 2005. The highest rank the city got was 50th in 2007.

Washington, D.C., was rated the most well-read city in the nation and following that were Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Boston.

These cities are not only a paragon of a reading culture, they also offer other incentives that we are not offering in this city.

There is no possible way we can bank on attracting young families to the city if basic amenities like recreational centers are not available on a full scale.

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Accelerating the speed of business growth

By C.L. Price Area businesses sloshing through Michigan’s sluggish economic recovery will soon receive much-needed infrastructure support, thanks to global communications leader AT&T’s network improvement plans announced last week.

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Its is also noteworthy that these cities are among the most admired places in the nation and they have, in fact, become meccas for those seeking greener pastures. When young people are making the exodus from the state, more than likely they are moving to one of the cities mentioned in this report.

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Mariners Inn recently announced the promotion of David Sampson to the position of chief executive officer. He has been with Mariners Inn since 2002 and held several positions.

The Final Five Elite High School Football Players were recently lauded for their Athletic and Scholastic Excellence at the 20th Annual Franklin D. Watkins Awards held at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles.

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investments in students, services and technologies increased.

“In this economy, post secondary education and training is the ticket to competing in today’s changing workforce.

Access to higher education-especially community colleges--is critical,” said Dr. Curtis Ivery, chancellor. “WCCCD is an integral economic and social catalyst to the health and welfare of this region and state.”

A recent economic impact study reported that WCCCD’s students generate more than $122 million in taxable income annually to the region and state. Every dollar that is invested in WCCCD returns

$22.80 in benefits to all Michigan residents.

Having been recognized as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation and the largest urban community college in Michigan, WCCCD was forced to cap enrollment during the spring 2010 semester. This year, under the direction of Dr. Ivery, WCCCD lifted the enrollment cap to make certain that no student was turned away in spite of WCCCD’s funding challenges.

WCCCD gives students the opportunity to train in emerging technology and high demand fields, allowing them to become competent professionals helping to position the

state for vibrant growth and a strong economic future.

Community colleges across the nation face difficult decisions in a climate of limited resources. The commitment of WCCCD in assuring that the doors to educational opportunities remain open is a direct result of the determination of faculty, staff and administrators.

“Our students and all those we serve need us to work as hard as we can for them. If we can’t be the difference between success and a future of limited options, we are not living up to the mission and vision of this institution,” said Dr. Ivery.

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Courville Concert Choir Enrichment Program

The Clark Sisters along with Pastor Shirley Caesar, JJ. Hairston and Tonya Blount performed at Aretha Franklin’s Annual Event at New Bethel Baptist Church.

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Stinson Funeral Homes: The Courville Concert Choir Do you have children in your home who love to sing 24/7? If so, they should be members of Detroit’s own Courville Concert Choir. This is a community choir of boys and girls (ages 10-17) who love to sing and perform.

This music program promotes structure and dis-

cipline in the leaders of tomorrow. The Courville Concert Choir rehearsals are Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the True Oracles of God Ministries located at 1500 State Fair, corner of Hull.

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Allso, please see and hear the Courville Concert Choir on YouTube. com and at courvilleconcertchoir.org.

For additional information, please call (313) 861-5405.

fourth Sunday at 5 pm. on Newstalk 1200 WCHB. Her co-host, Flagstar banker and jazz poet Michael Van Tull, also hosts “Speak On it” on faith talk 1500 WLQV on the second and fourth Saturdays at 2 pm. He offers his award-winning poetry as a feature on each program.

Hattie Humphrey and Michael Van Tull.

Missionary Hattie Humphrey is proud to announce her radio outreach across metro Detroit. Missionary Humphrey has been a fixture in Detroit for many de-

cades with “Community Highlights.” The inspirational community affairs program is the longest running program of its kind in Detroit and can be heard on the second and

The program provides information for inspiration and restoration. Major supporters include back pain expert Dr. William Nelson, Franklin Wright CEO Monique Marks and attorney Clifford Paskel.

If you would like to be a guest and/or sponsor on Humphrey or Van Tull’s radio program, please call sales manager Denise at (734) 776-9532.

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Tasha Page Lockhart wins “Sunday Best”

Tasha Page Lockhart Detroit’s own Tasha Page Lockhart has captured the hearts with her soul-stirring voice and has represented her city well on Season 6 on the BET’s Gospel TV Show, “Sunday Best.”

The 27- year-old worship leader, songwriter and producer made great strides to make her way to the top, with becoming on this year’s winner of “Sunday Best.”

Tasha Page Lockhart, the wife of the Clifton Lockhart and the mother of two, has shared the stage with artists such as Vickie Winans, Donnie McClurkin and her mother, Lisa Page-Brooks.

With her anointed voice, Tasha Lockhart has

graced the stage week after week, leaving a great impression.

As a result of her passion and love for music, Lockhart will be the special musical guest at this year’s Michigan Chronicle’s Praise Connect Salute to First Ladies event that will take place September 14, 11:00 am, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.

This past Sunday, the nation voted and that included Detroit, the gospel music capital of the world. Detroiters voted for their jewel Tasha Page Lockhart. And we are excited and proud to call her our very own “Sunday Best.”

Guest speakers from World Day of Prayer 2012 look on as they enjoy listening to other religious leaders speak. Pictured from left to right:Lisa Lee, Director of Adult Education at Renaissance Unity, Jim Lee, Renaissance Unity Senior Minister (Christianity), Imam Steve Elturk (Islam), Buddhist Monks from the Buddhist Meditation Center.

Interfaith Service Leads to World Day of Prayer at Renaissance Unity

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lergy representing the world will gather in prayer, peace and love at Renaissance Unity’s Interfaith Opening Service on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm in Warren, MI. All are welcomed.

The Interfaith Service will include prayers from religious leaders from Baha’i, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Native American and Sikh traditions. The Hindu Temple Rhythms from the Bharatiya Temple in Troy will perform traditional Hindu dances.

The Interfaith Service combines people of many different beliefs in a collective spirit of love.

“As we look at the world from the perspective of the ‘other’ person we begin to recognize that we are all more alike than previously imagined. We experience our Oneness,” said Sandy Hess, associate minister at Renaissance Unity and chair of the event.

Oneness resonates throughout the Interfaith Service.

People from diverse cultures and religions will be in attendance. For many this is an event they look forward to each year. JoAnn Plater, Detroit, has been attending the services for more than a decade.

“The Interfaith Service is an opportunity to learn how other faiths experience the power of God,” said Plater.

Those who have attended the service find it inclusive, enlightening and beautiful.

“I am going to bring more people, said Sandra Wettergren,” Clinton Twp. It is an enlightening service where people can experience God in an open, non-threatening way.

After the Interfaith Service Opening Ceremony, each prayer request is prayed for during the 24-hour prayer vigil. This culminates into Unity’s 20th World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is, “Heart to Heart in Prayer We Can Heal the World”.

Unity World Day of Prayer started in 1994 to promote peace and healing of each individual, the community, and the world. This sacred initiative is held in Unity Churches throughout the world.

The community is encouraged to attend this night of faith, community, peace and healing.

Renaissance Unity is located at 11200 E. Eleven Mile Rd. on the south side of I-696 service drive just west of Hoover Rd. in Warren, MI. For further information visit http://www.renaissanceunity.org/or call 586-353-2300.

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These are just some of the issues to consider when determining your health coverage. It’s one of the most important decisions your company will make, and not just because of its cost implications.

Most employees consider health benefits the crown jewel of their compensation packages.

Workers who are extremely or very satisfied with their benefits program are six times more likely to stay with their employer.

With so many different health plans available, figuring out what’s best for your business and employees is more difficult than ever.

Although there is no single “right way” to make this decision, you can learn from others’ mistakes.

Here are five common ones to avoid.

1. Not involving your employees. Remember to include employees in discussions about insurance coverage to understand their needs and encourage them to be more responsible for their health and healthcare spending. According to Devon Herrick, health economist at the National Center for Policy Analysis, you should also educate employees to ensure they are aware that health benefits “are not just free money. It’s part of their pay.”

2. Underestimating the value of benefits to employees and your business. Scrimping on benefits to save a few dollars can cost you hundreds more in employee attrition, not to mention your ability to attract the best talent.

An Aflac study found that workers who are extremely or very satisfied with their benefits program are six times more likely to stay with their employer.

3. Limiting choices. Your employees differ in a variety of ways – age, gender, ethnicity, marital and family status, health condition, financial situation, etc. — and so do their health coverage needs.

Be sure to evaluate the different types of plans available, including the increasingly popular defined contribution design that includes a private exchange, which provides your employees with more plan choices while still letting your company decide what and how many choices to offer.

4. Not considering all the tax implications. This applies not just to your business but also your employees. For example, some employees might appreciate the tax benefits of a high-deductible plan with a Health Savings Account, which gives them a tax-free way to save for future health expenses.

5. Trying to do everything yourself. Few companies have the time or expertise for all the due diligence required to make well-informed decisions. Reach out to the experts and let them do all the heavy lifting.

For more information on how to select the right option for your company, visit bcbsm.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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ustin Black II is the founder of City Living Detroit, a full-service real estate brokerage that is headquartered in Detroit’s thriving Midtown neighborhood. His firm specializes in properties located in Detroit with a focus on downtown, the growing riverfront, the cultural center, and the city’s historic neighborhoods.

From an early age Black had shown an interest in urban development and major metropolitan cities. His fascination started with an elementary school project about skyscrapers and wind velocity. It continued later in life while studying at the university level. He is a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, College of Architecture, Art and Planning where he studied redevelopment projects abroad and earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies. Black was also a Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

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ard to believe it’s already September, and for many companies the fall signifies open enrollment for employee benefits. As we get closer and closer to October 1 and the opening of the online Marketplace, many companies are determining what kind of health coverage they plan to offer employees. Does your company want to be an employer of choice?

What new options are available to limit your cost exposure? Is increasing worker productivity one of your major goals?

After visiting more than 20 cities in Europe and Italy and earning a degree that concentrated on Real Estate and Urban Redevelopment, Black decided to return home to Detroit and put his knowledge and passion to make Detroit a better place to live, work and raise a family. He was determined to make a difference.

Upon his return, non-profit organizations like Detroit Synergy introduced Black to a diverse group of people that had a common goal of creating positive change in the community. Black credits Detroit Synergy for finding organizations with similar goals that helped him build a stronger connection to the community and introduced him to other opportunities.

In 2004, Black and four other young professionals came together to plan an event to showcase residential options in the city of Detroit.

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of Rock Ventures and General Motors, the group hosted a housing fair at the GM Wintergarden. As a result of this partnership, City Living Detroit was formed, an organization that promotes Detroit as a vibrant urban center by providing resources that encourage people to move into the city.

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Over the last four years, City Living Detroit has produced four housing fairs, three magazines, and several bus tours of residential developments throughout the

city. Many people that attend its events are surprised at the amount of development happening here.

According to Black, there are several bright spots outside the growing Midtown and downtown neighborhoods.

“The Villages and East Jefferson corridor are seeing new retail business open, Livernois in northwest Detroit is starting to see new businesses open and Grandmont, Rosedale neighborhoods are

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going through an aggressive program to rehabilitate foreclosed homes. All of these initiatives are vital to stabilizing and growing the adjacent residential neighborhoods.

There is a lot that can be learned from the success of organizations like Midtown Inc,” he said.

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Homeowners and small commercial property owners invited to Detroit Historic Preservation Workshop Michigan Historic Preservation Network, with support from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the State Historic Preservation Office, will facilitate a Detroit Historic Preservation Workshop for homeowners and small commercial property owners on Saturday, September 28.

The day’s informational sessions will include preservation basics, weatherization and energy efficiency, and leadbased paint hazards. Several demonstrations will also be offered on the repair of wood windows, plaster, paint and masonry. This workshop is being offered in both Spanish and English. A Spanish translator will be in attendance.

“We find that people love their older buildings and houses, and they want to take good care of them, but they often need a little help in knowing how. These regional workshops can provide that help,” said Nancy Finegood, executive

Morning coffee and lunch will be served.

For more information, visit the “Happenings - Regional Workshop” page at www. mhpn.org or call 517-371-8080.

To register, visit: http://detroitregionalworkshop.eventbrite.com/.

director of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. “Repairing your older building’s features and materials is often cheaper than replacing them. And, when you repair what you have, you’re saving your property’s historic character and keeping good materials out of the landfill.”

The workshop will be held at All Saints Neighborhood Center, 8300 Longworth Street in Detroit, from 8:30 am until 5 pm. The registration fee is $10 and advance registration is required.

Michigan Historic Preservation Network is the statewide preservation organization for Michigan. It is a nonprofit, membership organization and the recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Trustees Award for Organizational Excellence and the 2007 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan. MHPN partners with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the country’s largest private, nonprofit preservation organization. As partners, both organizations are dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable and providing leadership, education, advocacy and resources to save Michigan’s diverse historic places and revitalize communities.

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DTE Gas announces senior leadership changes

DTE Gas has announced promotions and leadership development moves that include Robert A. Richard being named senior vice president of engineering and gas operations and Joi M. Harris being named vice president of gas operations.

ities, in addition to his previous responsibilities for gas operations.

Harris is now responsible for managing utility gas operations for Southeast Michigan and greater Michigan, including transmission, distribution, storage systems and the Performance Center.

DTE Gas is DTE Energy’s natural gas utility which provides service to 1.2 million Joi M. Harris homes and businesses in Michigan.

Richard, 53, joined DTE Energy in 2003 and has worked in key roles, including senior vice president of fossil generation. In that capacity, he was responsible for the operation of the company’s fossil-fueled electric power plants.

“DTE Energy’s aspiration is to be the best operated energy company in North America and a force for growth and prosperity in the communities where we Harris, 43, joined DTE live and serve,” said Jerry Gas, formerly known as Norcia, president and COO of Michigan Consolidated Gas DTE Gas. “With Bob and Joi Co., in 1991. Her prior exin their new roles, I am con- Robert A. Richard perience with the company fident DTE will continue to includes director-level posimove toward our aspiration.” tions in distribution field operations, Richard is responsible for gas engi- system control and transmission operneering and project management activ- ations.

HAP appoints Annette Marcath chief information officer

Health Alliance Plan (HAP) announces the appointment of Annette Marcath as vice president, Information Technology and chief information officer.

jectives across the organization,” said Christopher Pike, chief operating officer. “Her in-depth knowledge of HAP’s cross-functional business processes will serve her well in her new role as we continue positioning our company for the future.”

Over the past year, Marcath led the successful installation of HAP’s new stateof-the-art systems that will Marcath began her health enhance HAP’s ability to concare career at SelectCare, nect with its customers and Annette Marcath where she managed the IT adapt rapidly to future market department business appliopportunities. The goal of the new sys- cations. She joined HAP in 2001 as a tems is to provide an even higher level of project manager, where she successfulpersonalized service and support, more ly led numerous critical corporate initiaefficient business processes and new tives. In 2008, she was named director self-service tools that will enhance the of Organizational Performance, a new overall customer experience. department dedicated to business proIn her new role, Marcath will lead the cess improvement. She was promoted Information Technology department, to associate vice president, Business Inconsisting of IT Support Operations, tegration in 2011.

Medical & Business Informatics, Technology & eBusiness Development, and the Testing Center of Excellence.

“Annette brings a wealth of industry experience, which plays a vital role as we continue our work to effectively integrate our strategic and operational ob-

A lifelong Michigan resident, Marcath holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration and is a certified project management professional.

She is a member of PMI (Project Management Institute) and a recent graduate of the Leadership Macomb XIV program.

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City living hoods (Midtown, downtown, Lafayette Park, Corktown) and many of the historic neighborhoods (Indian Village, Rosedale Park, Palmer Woods, Golf Club District, Sherwood Forest, University District), demand is growing while inventory is low, causing values to rise.

“For people that want to make a difference, there are endless opportunities to get involved with a strong support system that allows people to do things here that would not be possible in other major cities,” said Black. “National trends are changing in favor of city living. More people are gravitating to walkable mixed-use neighborhoods.

Detroit is starting to benefit from this trend as more people are choosing to relocate from suburban communities to the city. A large percentage of the buyers we work with are suburbanites wanting to relocate to Detroit.”

Black has quickly proved to be a rising star in Detroit real estate, achieving success at all levels and racking up both local and national accolades. He has been the recipient of several awards and honors. In 2010 he was recognized

by Realtor® magazine as one of 30 up and coming realtors under 30 in the nation. Crain’s Detroit Business named him to their Dream Board of Directors.

He received the Rising Star Award from Max Broock Realtors and was named to the first Crain’s Detroit Business 20 in Their 20s list.

“Right now I’m working on the Willys Overland Lofts. City Living Detroit is in charge of the sales and marketing for this project. The development was the last new developments to launch when the housing market crashed in 2008.

The first few years were difficult because of the uncertainty with the econ-

From page C-1 omy. Within the last 12 months we have seen a significant increase in sales with 14 units going under contract within this period, priced from $190,000 to $540,000. Many of our buyers are downsizing from large suburban homes and like the vibrancy that this prime Midtown location offers.”

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Rainbow PUSH seeks economic parity in automotive industry 14th Annual Rainbow PUSH/CEF Global Automotive Summit to Convene in October

Detroit Metro CVB honors top hospitality professionals at Annual ROSE Awards More than 150 of metro Detroit’s most outstanding hospitality professionals were recognized for their exceptional service contributions at the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (DMCVB) annual ROSE Awards on Wednesday, August 28, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Established in 1994 by the DMCVB, the ROSE Awards is an annual event dedicated to honoring front-line hospitality workers throughout the region who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding customer service in their industry.

“With more than 20 million visitors to the metro area each year, the hospitality industry is a significant aspect of the local economy,” said DMCVB President and CEO Larry Alexander.

“The ROSE Awards allow the community a unique opportunity to thank and honor the men and women dedicated to providing a positive experience to visitors of the region.”

ROSE Award nominations were provided by clients, guests, supervisors and the general public. One winner in each

of the six categories of Attractions and Casinos, Behind the Scenes, Hotels, Restaurants, Transportation and Volunteers was chosen on a strict set of criteria including outstanding customer service, ability to problem solve effectively, workplace attitude, knowledge and expertise. One Overall Service Champion, selected by a panel of expert hospitality professionals, was also recognized.

The 2013 winners were: • Attractions and Casinos: Lynnetta Shaw, events coordinator, Hart Plaza • Behind the Scenes: Nikisha Holloway, building engineer 1, Courtyard Marriott-Detroit Downtown • Hotels: John de’Nooijer, bellman/doorman, MotorCity Casino Hotel • Restaurants: Tracy Stefanides, Bartender, Ocean Prime • Transportation: Cindy Mamo, customer service agent, Delta Air Lines • Volunteers: Bob FitzGerald, airport ambassador, Wayne County Airport Authority.

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Champion was Dominic Agosta, maintenance technician II plumber for the Detroit Zoological Society. Being the only plumber at the zoo, Agosta is faced with an enormous task. He manages and prioritizes his duties effectively and exhibits his extensive knowledge and extraordinary work ethic each day. Agosta is known and admired by peers and visitors for his positive attitude, treating all tasks with importance.

Winners received a prize pack which included gift certificates and tickets to some of the area’s most popular restaurants and attractions, a dozen roses and the prestigious crystal ROSE award.

WXYZ’s JoAnne Purtan served as mistress of ceremonies for the evening which included entertainment by DJ Prevu and NUCLASSICA, performances by speed painter Dave Santia and more.

ROSE Award sponsors included Delta Air Lines, People’s Transit, Wesley Berry Flowers, Detroit Tigers and Cavalier Pictures.

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The Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project, an initiative of the Citizenship Education Fund (CEF), will convene its 14thAnnual Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit, October 2-3, at the MGM Grand Detroit Meeting & Events Center, 1777 Third Street. This year’s theme, “Economic Parity: Driving The Plan For Success,” addresses the release of the Rainbow PUSH Diversity Automotive Scorecard.

The Rainbow PUSH/ CEF Global Automotive Summit provides viable solutions in an industry that is still recovering from significant economic downturns. The Summit’s ultimate goal is to bring inclusive strategies to the forefront of the global business landscape as an endeavor to identify, sustain and grow ethnic suppliers, dealers, media outlets, advertising agencies and firms that provide professional services.

Summit conversations will include community and industry leaders discussing The Assault on Diversity at the Leadership Town Hall Breakfast.

As the automotive industry bounces back and reaches unprecedented growth rates and profitability, African American automotive suppliers and dealers have dwindled to an alarming rate. Automotive leaders will also

Jesse Jackson, Sr. speak on “Diversity: The Business Case” during the Business & Education Awards Luncheon.

The Summit will conclude by recognizing living legends and emerging leaders in the automotive industry.

“We will continue to celebrate diversity within the automotive industry by recognizing companies whose business model embodies inclusion. However, we will also highlight those companies that resist diversity,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., president and founder of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “Minority consumers support automotive companies with more than 22 percent of new vehicle purchases, yet some companies’ diversity plans continue to lag woefully. This is unacceptable.”

In January 2013, the

Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project released an Automotive Diversity Scorecard to provide a snapshot of each manufacturer’s success of building and sustaining diversity and inclusion.

The Automotive Diversity Scorecard is the basis for the establishment of unbiased diversity standards that will be presented at this year’s Summit.

The Summit sponsors include (but are not limited to) Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota Motor Sales USA, Chrysler Group, Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru and Volkswagen. For more information about registration for the 14th Annual Rainbow PUSH/CEF Global Automotive Summit visit www. rainbowpush.org.

The Early Bird discounted registration for the Summit ends August 30.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN Announcement Wayne County Community College District Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will host a site review for the initial accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 11:00 am on September 18, 2013 at the WCCCD District Office at 801 West Fort Street at the corner of Fort and Third, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to: Dr. Sharon Tanner, Chief Executive OfficerAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 3032 Or email to: sjtanner@acenursing.org All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 13, 2013.*

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Voting closes Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 5 p.m.

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Production expected to hire 406 Michigan workers

The Michigan Film Office has announced that the next DC Entertainment superhero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures has been approved for a film incentive from the state.

The film, from director Zack Snyder, brings together the two greatest Super Heroes of all time — Superman and Batman — for the first time on the big screen.

Production on the new film is expected to begin in metro Detroit and throughout

Michigan sometime in the first quarter of 2014.

Snyder is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who is writing the screenplay. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing the film, which will star Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

“This project will further strengthen the reputation of Michigan and metro Detroit as a premier film destination,” said Margaret O’Riley,

director of the Michigan Film Office.

“We look forward to the spotlight shining on our incredibly talented workforce and the businesses that support our film industry here in Michigan.”

“Detroit is a great example of a quintessential American city, and I know it will make the perfect backdrop for our movie,” stated filmmaker Zack Snyder. “Detroit and the entire state of Michigan have been fantastic collaborators, and we are

looking forward to working together on this film.”

The as-yet-untitled feature film was awarded an incentive of $35 million on $131 million of projected in-state expenditures. The production is expected to hire 406 Michigan workers, with a full time equivalent of 426 jobs, plus an additional 6,000 man/days of extra work.

The production anticipates using approximately 500 local Michigan vendors during the course of production and

spending $5.1 million on local hotels, as well as an additional $3.5 million in out-of-town cast and crew per diem payments that will be spent in the local economy but which fall outside of the incentive program.

The incentive funding for the project will be allocated out of the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. However, any funding remaining from the budget at the end of the current fiscal year will be directed to offset the full incentive

amount for this project.

The Michigan Film Office was created in 1979 to assist and attract incoming production companies and promote the growth of Michigan’s own film industry. The Film Office also administers the incentive program for film, television and other digital media production in Michigan. For more on the Michigan Film Office, visit: MichiganFilmOffice. org.

Mixed-used development planned for former Milner Hotel The DBRA approved a tax increment financing plan that will allow the developer to recover up to $485,000 in asbestos abatement, interior demolition, and other related costs as it prepares the structure for its new uses.

Brownfield incentives are tools to redevelop blighted, functionally obsolete, historic resource or contaminated properties. Eligible brownfield properties may be reimbursed for costs such as remediation, demolition, infrastructure and site preparation activities from tax-increment revenues generated by the project.

The Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) has approved a brownfield tax increment incentive plan for a $7.9 million makeover of the former Milner Hotel at 1526 Centre Street in downtown Detroit, now being redeveloped as the Ashley.

Princeton Management is the project developer for the Plan that entails rehabilitating the

former Milner Hotel into a mixed-use development that will consist of sixty (60) modern one- and two-bedroom rental units with second floor commercial/office space and first floor retail space.

The two-bedroom units will range in size from 670 square feet to 1,622 square feet and the one bedroom units will range in size from 590 square feet to 836 square feet.

“We look forward to working with the City of Detroit, the DEGC and Invest Detroit to further enhance the Paradise Valley Community.

In addition, we are excited to be working with our neighbors to stimulate a more walkable and lively neighborhood,” said Ashley Oleshansky, director of special projects, Princeton Management.

“This project demonstrates that brownfield plans are very powerful urban redevelopment tools,” said Art Papapanos, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation vice president, board administration.

Batch Brewing Company named winner of the 2013 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest After two weeks of public voting and careful deliberation from a panel of judges, Batch Brewing Company was crowned winner of the 2013 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.

“We’re so thrilled to have had so many great business ideas compete in this year’s competition and the support we’ve received from the public has been tremendous,” said Nick Gorga, co-founder of Hatch Detroit. “Batch Brewing Company has really earned this. From the minute we read their application, we were inspired.”

Batch Brewing Company aims to become Detroit’s first nano-brewing company, adding their own beer to Detroit’s ranks while seeking to help other small breweries develop their brand through their “Brewery Incubator” program.

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“Detroit is proving to be the place to be for entrepreneurs,” said Michael T. Ritchie from Comerica. “It’s great to see new businesses being embraced by the community and we couldn’t be more proud to support Hatch Detroit in moving this city forward.”

Comerica Bank, with 215 banking centers in Michigan, is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated. Founded in Detroit in 1849, Comerica continues to invest in Michigan.

Comerica’s $17 million renovation of its building at 411 W. Lafayette in Detroit was completed last year and the renamed Comerica Bank Center is now the bank’s Michigan Market headquarters.

In its third year, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest received more than 200 submissions and more than 41,800 public votes.

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MEDC announces food truck Three ways to revive the heart grant winners and soul of the economy

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $77,775 in grants for eight food trucks around the state.

The food trucks awarded today will be located in Traverse City, Kalamazoo, Pontiac, Marquette, Interlochen, Flint, Southfield and East Lansing (additional details below).

The winning projects will provide $144,246.64 in matching funds.

“The food truck business is booming and on the road to becoming a

$2.7 billion dollar industry by 2017. Mobile food trucks attract foot traffic to downtown areas and create a unique and flavorful dining experience,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney.

“Today’s grants will help food entrepreneurs from around the state launch their business ideas, grow, and create jobs in Michigan.”

Announced in June, the 2013 Mobile Cuisine Startup Program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to new food truck businesses or growing

pre-existing businesses.

Projects for consideration were those that offer easily accessible and unique food options to patrons in public spaces and contribute to the local economy by working with other local businesses and farms. The intent of this program is to assist with community and economic development by increasing pedestrian traffic in downtowns and traditional commercial cores.

A total of 65 applications requesting $601,372 were submitted to the 2013 Mobile Cuisine Grant Program this summer.

Pure Michigan is a brand representing business, talent and tourism initiatives across Michigan.

These efforts are driven by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which serves as the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business growth, jobs and opportunity with a focus on helping grow Michigan’s economy.

For more on the MEDC and its initiatives, visit: MichiganBusiness.org.

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The crux of the 2008 economic collapse was the abstract and unnatural repackaging and sale of subprime mortgages, which were sold on the false premise of being valued products. The world learned the hard way that these were toxic assets but we are now running the risk of suffering the same hardship again, says scholar John Horvat II, a sought-after researcher and scholar.

when economic activities take place inside the context of society, it allows the natural restraining influence of human institutions such as customs, morals, family and community to calm markets and prevent frenetic intemperance.”

“The economic gymnastics involved in the collapse distracts many from the essential nature of what happened five years ago: sectors of our economy are frenzied and out of balance,” said Horvat, author of “Return to Order.”

• Focus on property: Before becoming a modern commodity, private property possessed a strong intangible value. Real property, especially land, was a point of anchorage or sanctuary from which a family might develop.

Wherever a strong sense of private property exists, a strong family pervades, and the family may persist there for many generations. In such cases, land and property become embedded in social relationships. They are not mere commodities; rather, they’re part of the social and political organization itself, conferring the intangible qualities of honor, authority and status upon the owner.

We need to address this issue, he says. Our economy is suffering from a systemic problem Horvat calls frenetic intemperance: a restless, reckless spirit that infects sectors of the modern economy and foments a drive to throw off legitimate restraints and gratify all desires.

Horvat proposes an organic solution.

“Many of us believe this problem needs to be looked at from the bottom up, which is why we propose an organic society as a part of the solution to an economic problem,” he said. “We believe that

Horvat says the above factors constitute the “heart and soul” of the economy, which may be revived in the following ways:

• Social capital: There is now a field of sociological studies focusing on the value of what is called “social capital” on the economy. It’s a social fabric of human relationships that serves

as a kind of capital since it creates conditions for trust. Although unquantifiable, it enriches and lubricates social, civic and economic life, giving it undeniable value. It’s also a source of immense security and trust – something that was lost for many after the subprime mortgage crisis.

• The “invisible” economy: Beyond individual relationships, there are also those human instituions cannot be undervalued if we’re to have a healthy, organic economy. These are also innately nuanced and unpredictable. Institutions like the family and community serve as essential braking mechanisms inside an economy that prevent frenetic intemperance.

In this sense, economic developments and transactions share space with other human endeavors, including literature, the arts and education.

Such institutions serve the purpose of creating psychological health and stability and should not be seen as mere nostalgic musings.

This “invisible” economy, a reinforced social infrastructure, in no way denies the need or importance of a formal economy. Rather, think of both as intertwined. Each provides rigor, vitality and trust in the other.

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A James Brown movie…for real?

If anyone deserves to have a movie made about them it is the legendary and iconic James Brown.

Considering the fact that his personal life was as tumultuous as his career was amazing, the Godfather of Soul story would be perfect for the big screen.

That is, if it is as well done as “Ray” (the Ray Charles biopic featuring an amazing performance by Jamie Foxx) and “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (the Tina Turner story as memorably played by Angela Bassett).

Legends meet We don’t know what the occasion was, but it was a special one because two show business legends met and conversed — Ella Fitzgerald, the queen of jazz song, and Marilyn Monroe, famed film actress and enduring sex symbol.

Historic moment

Chadwick Boseman

James Brown

But since such a project has been talked about for about a decade, the question is, will a James Brown movie actually get made?

According to Universal Pictures, yes.

What the…?

A matter of opinion? No! This hairdo — or, rather, hair don’t — worn by rap star Coolio qualifies as one of the most unattractive and ill-conceived looks of all time.

Chosen to play the lead role is Chadwick Boseman, who looks enough the part and has appeared in a number of films, including “42” (the Jackie Robinson story) plus numerous TV shows, among them “CSI: NY” and “Law & Order.”

Let’s hope this movie comes to fruition because so many do not. We are still, for example, waiting for the long-talked-about Marvin Gaye biopic to be made.

PRESIDENT Barack Obama has made it clear that he is no supporter of Kanye West.

Among other things, he believes that the public — especially impressionable young people — being intrigued by everything celebrities like West and Kim Kardashian do, no matter how sensationalistic, if not seedy, contributes to the gradual moral decline of American society in general.

Barack Obama

Lil’ coverage A fashion faux pas Nearly everyone is in agreement that Cecily Tyson is one of the finest actresses in the history of show business. And she is usually well dressed, but even Cecily Tyson can make a fashion mistake, such as this blue nightmare.

Kanye West

But Kanye “Where’s The Camera” West has said sarcastically that he appreciates the president giving him so much free publicity.

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Last week, Maxine Powell, who conducted Motown Record Corporation’s finishing school in the ’60s, which played such a key role in the young Motown artists learning how to present themselves in a polished, professional manner on stage and off, was honored at the Motown Museum.

One of Mrs. Powell’s philosophies was, “With me it doesn’t matter where Maxine Powell you came from, it’s where you’re going.” The finishing school was a part of Motown’s famous Artist Development Department.

The Academy Awards ceremony of 2002 was historic in the sense that it was the first time African Americans won Oscars in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role categories. Denzel Washington won for “Training Day” and Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball.” Many people, particularly African Americans, were not pleased with the movies they won for (especially Berry), but it was a momentous occasion nevertheless.

Ike Turner’s idea?

Lil’ Kim, the potty-mouthed rap star, shocked the nation when she showed up for a nationally televised music awards show with one of “the girls” covered only by a decorative pastie. Diana Ross made the awkward situation worse by touching the exposed “girl.”

That is a question one would be prone to ask, since it’s hard to imagine Tina Turner conceiving the idea of being in whiteface eating watermelon. No doubt it was a racial stereotype parody, but was it effective? The pictures were taken (Ike was in whiteface as well) for a blues based album by Ike & Tina Turner titled “Outta Season.”

A break from the movement There were times when Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., likely the most accomplished and revered civil rights leader in history, needed to have some fun. In this case it was shooting a little pool, or maybe this was just a photo op.

The influence lingers In addition to being a show business icon and one of the most extraordinarily gifted artists to ever walk the earth, Michael Jackson was also one of the most influential. That influence is everywhere, particularly in young male singer/ dancers such as Usher, Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown.

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Prince’s former band, the New Power Generation, was playing at a small club in New York and much to the audience’s delight, was joined onstage by Prince. He performed three songs with them.

Unexpected threesome

Never too much

Mahalia Jackson (left) was unquestionably the Queen of Gospel, but that didn’t mean she didn’t enjoy meeting people outside of her field, such as rock icon/ megastar Elvis Presley and club singer/actress Barbara McNair.

Let it never be said that the always eccentric Erykah Badu doesn’t always know how to get attention.

But how is a wig this big transported? A custom made, supersized hat box? A ZipLoc tall ­kitchen bag?

Speaking of performances, did you happen to see former Disney star Miley Cyrus on the Video Music Awards? That slutty, over-thetop performance did nothing to enhance her already tarnished image.

FANS OF THE two artists are looking forward to Dec. 3 because that is when the duets album

by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Toni Braxton is scheduled to Babyface and Toni Braxton. be released.

The album is intriguingly titled “Love, Marriage & Divorce.” You may have already heard the first single, “Hurt You.” But Edmonds and

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It’s about the visuals There seems to be no limit to the imagination of will.i.am (he lowercases the “w”) when it comes to preparing himself or the Black Eyed Peas for videos, concerts and television appearances.

The start of Jacksonmania A sure sign of having made it back in the day was being invited to perform on the Ed Sullivan show. The show aired Sunday nights from 1948 to 1971 on CBS. Motown’s newest sensations, the Jackson 5, performed on the Sullivan show in 1970.

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Braxton have recorded together before.

They had a hit in 1992 with “Give U My Heart.”

John Legend is the youngest looking 34-year-old many people have ever seen.

In addition, Babyface wrote a number of Braxton’s hits.

BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that in 1963 Motown recorded a song on the Supremes written by Smokey Robinson titled, “A Breath Taking, First Sight Soul Shaking, One Night Love Making, Next Day Heart Breaking Guy.” The wise decision was made to shorten it to “A Breath Taking Guy.”

Tina Turner, the iconic legend who first came to the public’s attention in 1960 and is known for her fiery, high-energy shows, says she is now “becoming tired of singing and dancing,” and that her last tour, in 2009, was a challenge physically.

Well, that’s understandable, and if anyone has the right to greatly slow down the pace, it is Tina Turner.

Michael Houston, the second of Whitney Houston’s older brothers, will never recover from the hurt, pain and guilt from having been the one who introduced his sister to drugs. He says he is now “living but not alive.”

It’s a cliché but it’s true: Time flies!

The legendary Little Richard, one of the founders of rock and roll, is now 80 years old, soon to be 81. He is dealing with a number of health challenges, but is hanging in there.

Drake and Rihanna were seen together at the Video Music Awards after-party. If they are a couple again, or will be, that will surely annoy another of Rihanna’s ex-boyfriends, Chris Brown, whose clash with Drake made headlines last year.

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MEMORIES: “It’s Your Thing” (the Isley Brothers), “Rock With You” (Michael Jackson), “Somebody Else’s Guy” (Jocelyn Brown), “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack), “You’re Not My Kind of Girl” (New Edition), “Finally” (Ce Ce Peniston), “I Can Make It Better” (Luther Vandross), “Lately” (Stevie Wonder), “Just Because” (Anita Baker).

Her Courage Inspired A Nation.

BLESSINGS to Mario Morrow, Amyre Makupson, Ronnie McNeir, Mike Jemison, Bretlon Smith, Claudreen Jackson, Dennis Archer, Carlya Rhone, Mark Morrison and Billy Robinson.

WORDS OF THE WEEK, from Sidney Poitier: “I chose to use my work as a reflection of my values, and I always had the ability to say no. That’s how I called my own shots.”

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The Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division (AQD) is extending the public comment period from August 26, 2013 until October 9, 2013 (original end date is September 25, 2013), on the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) under consideration to be issued to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 9300 West Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The facility’s Responsible Official is Samuel Smalley, Assistant Director, Wastewater Operations Group.

Major stationary sources of air pollutants are required to obtain and operate in compliance with an ROP pursuant to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act of 1990 and Section 5506(1) of Part 55, Air Pollution Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The ROP is intended to simplify and clarify a facility’s applicable requirements and compliance with them by consolidating all state and federal air quality requirements into one document. The proposed ROP will result in no emissions change at the facility.

Copies of the draft ROP and the Staff Report are available for inspection at the following locations or you may request a copy be mailed to you by calling or writing the District Office at the address and telephone number listed below: The AQD Permits Internet Home Page - http://www.deq.state. mi.us/aps Detroit District Office, 3058 West Grand Blvd, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202 (Phone: 313-456-4688) LANSING: Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Constitution Hall, P. O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909 (Phone: 517-373-7023) All persons are encouraged to present their views on the draft permit. Persons wishing to comment should submit written statements

by October 9, 2013 to the attention of Stephen Weis at the District Office referenced above. The decision maker for the permit is Wilhemina McLemore, Detroit District Supervisor.

If requested in writing by October 7, 2013, a public hearing will be held at the Delray Neighborhood House, 420 Leigh Street, Detroit, 48209 on October 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The sole purpose of the public hearing will be to take formal testimony on record. AQD staff will conduct an informational meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to answer any questions regarding the draft ROP. AQD staff will also be available to answer any questions outside the hearing room during the hearing.

Comments will also be accepted at the public hearing, if held.

Persons needing accommodations for effective participation at the public hearing, if held, should contact Stephen Weis at the District Office referenced above a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

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Castellanos headlines September call-ups

By Nick Hopson On the eve of September call-ups, the Tigers made two roster moves.

They sent Jeremy Bonderman and Luke Putkonen to the minors.

They then called up Phil Coke and Hernan Perez.

Call-ups have to be made by the August 31 deadline for players to be eligible for the playoffs roster. The only other way for a non 25-man roster player to make the playoffs is for them to be replacing a player who is on the disabled list.

Octavio Dotel has been taken off his rehab assignment and remains on the disabled list. It looks like he will be shut down for the remainder of the season.

Luis Marte was also transferred to the 60 day disabled list. Marte and

Dotel are the players that are eligible to be replaced on the playoff roster by non 25 man roster players.

Three call-ups were made on Septiember 1.

The Tigers recalled relief pitcher Evan Reed and infielder Danny Worth while purchasing the contract of outfielder Nick Castellanos.

Jim Leyland also outlined some of the other call-ups. He said Luke Putkonen will be called up on Monday. They also plan to call Bonderman, Jose Alvarez and Bryan Holaday on Tuesday.

Nick Castellanos made his major league debut on Sunday in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter for Don Kelly. He finished the game 0-2. It should be expected that he gets some starts in the near future because generally

you don’t call up a 21 year old and not play him.

Castellanos hit .276 with 18 homeruns and 76 RBIs in 134 games for the Toledo Mud Hens. The former third baseman turned left fielder is still trying to learn his position. The Tigers made this position change for the future. They see him roaming left field for years to come.

Andy Dirks will most likely see a decreased role this September especially if Castellanos takes advantage of his at bats. Dirks is hitting .257 on the season with eight homeruns and 30 RBIs. The Tigers head into Boston for a three game series Monday.

They will be bringing a seven and a half game division lead with them after taking two out of three from Cleveland.

Lions dominate injury plagued Bills

By Nick Hopson The first team offense

may not have scored, but Shaun Hill led the Lions to two first quarter touchdowns. The first was an eight yard pass to Patrick Edwards and the second was a six yard pass to Kris Durham. After the first quarter it was all Kellen Moore at quarterback.

Matt Stafford threw six times and only completed one. Very little blame should be put on Stafford as there were drops. One drop by Nate Burleson caused an interception.

This was another game without Calvin Johnson.

The Bills had a much more depressing situation at quarterback. They started Matt Leinart. The Heisman Trophy winner only lasted five possessions. He was 3 of 10 for 11 yards and two interceptions. Former Lion

Thaddeus Lewis played the majority of the game at quarterback. The Lions traded them Lewis for linebacker Chris White.

The Lions defense was solid again even if it was against a weakened Bills attack. Willie Young put on a strong showing with the only two sacks of the game for the Lions.

Rashean Mathis tallied two passes defended to go with an interception. He was also seen at safety.

Bill Bentley also had an interception.

Chris Greenwood played in his second game and recorded a tackle. The Lions have some touch decisions to make at corner as they try to cut their roster to 53.

The other position where there are some tough cuts to be made is wide receiver. Edwards and Durham both helped

their stock with their touchdown receptions.

Matt Willis made a spectacular touchdown catch that was later reversed.

Corey Fuller has seen little action in the preseason. The 6th round pick doesn’t seem likely to make the active roster.

Former Wayne State running back Joique Bell showed his explosiveness on a 23-yard touchdown run. He should end up being the backup to Reggie Bush. Mikel Leshoure lost a fumble in comparison. Theo Riddick also did a lot to help himself, rushing for 26 yards and catching two touchdown passes.

Teams have until August 31 to cut down to the 53-man roster. The Lions start regular season action September 8th at home against the Vikings.

Reinforcements added to UDM men’s track and field squad The men’s track and field team at the University of Detroit Mercy will be adding seven student-athletes to the roster as Director of Track and Field/ Cross Country Guy Murray announced all seven will enroll as freshmen in the fall of 2013.

Austin Childs (Jackson, Mich./Lumen Christi), Joe Harmon (Belmont, Mich./West Catholic), Ilia Panev (Waterford, Mich./Mott), Khalil Parris (Windsor, Ont./Sandwich), Zach Sand (Armada, Mich./Armada), Jacob Whitting (Freeland, Mich./ Freeland), and Brandon Wilks (Southfield, Mich./ Lathrup) will all join the Titans for the upcoming season.

“This is a very good group that will come in and help our team immediately and fill out the roster with our graduation losses in the hurdles and sprints over the past couple of years,” said Murray who will begin his 21st year coaching at UDM in 2013-14.

Childs is a high jumper who was a regional champion in his event.

He also competed at the 2013 Michigan Division 2 Championships and placed seventh.

“Austin only jumped for two years in high school and is a developing talent,” said Murray.

Harmon was part of a four-time All-State 4x400 meter relay team at West Catholic High School. At the 2013 Michigan Division 3 Championships, his 4x400m team was fourth and he also qualified as part of the 4x200 meter relay and individually in the 200 meters and 400 meters. His relay team took home the 2013 conference titles in the 4x200m and 4x400m while Harmon individually won the 200m and 400m. In 2012, he again was a key member of the relay team helping it earn the regional titles in both the 4x200m and 4x400m while he won the 200m and 400m. At

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the Division 3 Championships that year, he helped the 4x400m relay team capture fourth and the 4x200m relay team place sixth. Individually, he was also a qualifier in the 200m and 400m. 2011 was another good year for Harmon as the 4x400m team was third at the Division 3 Championships and fourth in the 4x200m and he was also a qualifier for the 400m race. His fourth year of being AllState in the 4x400m in 2010 saw his team place fourth and this time at the Michigan Division 2 Championships.

“A good track team has guys that make a relay good and he has done that at West Catholic. Our rookie 4x400m record is 3:22 and this group has a good chance to break it,” said Murray.

Panev is a hurdler who placed seventh in the 110 meter hurdles at the Michigan Division 1 Championships and also qualified in the 300 meter hurdles. He was the regional champion in the 300H and the conference champion in the 110H and 300H. in the 2012 season, he was sixth at Division 1 in the 300H and ninth in 110H. “Ilia will step right in and contribute for the hurdle group that has been so consistent for us,” said Murray.

Parris hails from Windsor and placed fourth in the 400 meter hurdles and he was a qualifier in the 400 meters at the Provincial (State) Championships in Ontario (OFSAA) in the 2013 season. In 2012, he finished eighth in the 400m and fifth in the 400H at OFSAA. “Khalil can help in either the 400m or 400H and a good track team never has too many of these guys,” said Murray.

Sand was a Michigan Division 2 qualifier in the long jump in 2013 while in 2012 he was All-State in long jump placing fifth at the 2012 Michigan Division 2 Championships.

“Zach has big shoes to fill in for [senior] Ja’Quan Patterson but he has the potential and we will see how he does in the triple jump,” said Murray.

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STAR CHART Virgo Season (August 23 – September 22) Symbol: The Virgin Ruling Planet: Mercury, the “messenger” Element: Earth – grounded, traditional, stable Quality: Mutable Mission: Master and Commander Famous Virgos: John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Beyonce Knowles-Carter Virgo Why not go totally out on a limb and indulge yourself a little in the areas that really make you happy? Truly, there can be no harm in spoiling yourself every now and then. If you are thinking about a vacation, go through this week’s junk mail and answer the phone.

Love probability: 22% Lucky Numbers: 38, 49, 33, 27, 48, 40 Libra A strong stride established this week will take you all the way to the finish line.

Positive elements this week are the little things in life, so invest in the small for the long haul and you’ll be sure of a return. Look to get dividends, not a big turnover, and you’ll be right in the flow as they grow.

Love probability: 71% Lucky Numbers: 16, 13, 17, 27, 46, 19 Scorpio A problem that is lurking beneath the surface could be the cause of some mental stress. Unless you dig beneath the surface you won’t be able to sort this issue out.

As long as you project these problems on others, you’ll be frustrated in your work, your love and possibly even your health.

Love probability: 100% Lucky Numbers: 47, 12, 4, 17, 23, 39 Sagittarius There’s certain stability in the general atmosphere that makes it safe to say what you feel, but not too much.

Conservation of emotion might be the phrase. It’s a time to be mutually reassur-

ing, rather than wildly supportive; projects launched will be stable, though, perhaps not very showy.

Love probability: 42% Lucky Numbers: 26, 8, 36, 46, 1, 45 Capricorn A feeling of being at peace and stable on the emotional level comes into prominence at this time. Stability and permanence satisfy a deep emotional need. Music is likely to play a more important role for you than usual, and a period of material acquisition can satisfy a deep yearning to be free from want.

Love probability: 20% Lucky Numbers: 38, 46, 45, 15, 48, 6 Aquarius The bonds you strengthen this week will serve you well in the future. Let those in your inner circle know that you are always prepared to support them through any crisis and accept them for who they are, and you will guarantee they will support you when trouble comes your way.

Love probability: 68% Lucky Numbers: 14, 39, 28, 32, 17, 2 Pisces For the person who has everything, it could be a hard job trying to work out what to buy. Take into account the special needs of someone older than yourself when considering a residential move. You need to thoroughly concentrate on an intricate problem if you want good and immediate results.

Love probability: 57% Lucky Numbers: 28, 23, 16, 46, 30, 45 Aries This is an excellent time for home improvements, particularly those that enhance the appearance and beauty of your living space.

Decorating or rearranging furniture in order to create a more harmonious and pleasing arrangement is favored.

Love probability: 32% Lucky Numbers: 49, 11, 17,

3, 16, 9 Taurus This is a time of considerable frustration and your desires or efforts appear to be thwarted or at least delayed.

This is a good time to take stock of your life, to see how you are limiting and holding yourself back, and to determine your next steps.

Love probability: 82% Lucky Numbers: 5, 42, 21, 32, 30, 6 Gemini You may be simply busying yourself for the sake of being busy this week. Taking on an endless string of little tasks allows you to avoid thinking about what it is you want to do with your life right now. Possibly a break from deep thought is just what you need, but sooner or later you’re going to have to make some changes in your life to achieve fulfillment Love probability: 11% Lucky Numbers: 6, 40, 46, 25, 43, 21 Cancer You can gain a great deal of satisfaction through what you produce and how creative you are in that process just now. You’re tapping into a new level of creativity, which should be integrated into not only your working life but social and domestic experiences, as well Love probability: 66% Lucky Numbers: 3, 40, 49, 5, 4, 23 Leo

Physical thrills and excitement have a strong appeal for you now, and you want to do something new and out of the ordinary. You also have a lot of energy and quick reflexes. Acting on your spontaneous impulses and following through on some of your more unusual or “crazy” desires will yield surprises, mostly positive.

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Crossword Puzzle 9/4 THEME: FOOTBALL

73. Grass bristle

Whitting is another hurdler who was a qualifier in the 110 meter hurdles at the 2013 Michigan Division 2 Championships. He also was part of the team that took home the conference title in the 4x200 meter relay and individually he won the 110H and 300H.

74. Correct

“Jake had a good senior season and improved as a hurdler and he definitely has the potential to help us,” said Murray.

6. Come clean, with “up”

DOWN 1. It causes inflammation 2. They go north and south in NYC 3. Opposite of knit 4. Venusian, e.g.

5. *Defensive score 7. It increases strength of signals 8. San Francisco’s 1906 event

Wilks is the reigning 200 meter champion in Michigan Division 1 and was also part of the qualifying team in the 4x200 meter relay and he qualified in the 100m. Additionally, 2013 saw him capture the conference title in both the 100m and 200m and he came in fourth in the 200m at the Midwest Meet of Champions.

“Wilks is the State Champion and we haven’t signed too many here. We are a bit thin in the short sprints and Brandon will give us a good 1-2 with Charles Anthony,” said Murray.

The UDM men’s track and field team had individuals score in multiple events at the 2013 Horizon League Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May hosted by the Titans at Eastern Michigan University. Anthony, a junior, was among the scorers as he was second in the 200 meters and fourth in the 100 meters while Patterson was second in the long jump and fourth in the triple jump. Other highlights included sophomore Colin Cashner who was second in the hammer throw and senior Taylor Hennrick was second in the decathlon. Senior Vince Lefler was third in the 400 meter hurdles and junior Martin Nelkie scored in the 10,000 meter race placing third.

9. Pitcher’s illegal move 10. Taro plant 11. Not kosher 12. Feudal laborer 15. Jelly ingredient 20. Kappa Alpha _____ 22. Wayside stop 24. Knickknackery 25. *Tailgating staple?

26. Creepy

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41. Certain saxes

31. *Where football training happens

6. Common inquiries

43. Cow sounds

32. Flogger’s tool

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44. Goes great with onions

33. Food safety threat

13. Throat dangler

46. *Most players must be still until this

36. Was aware of

14. Australian runner 15. Man with a mission 16. Sans-_____ font 17. Day ___ 18. Deserving of respect?

19. Rains and snows together

47. Whimper 48. Wiggle room 50. Moonfish 52. “___ the season ...”

53. Chapter 11 issue 55. Mutt

21. *Start of the game

57. *Final destination

23. Greatest possible

61. Like Anthony Kiedis’s group

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39. Ronald Reagan’s wife

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58. Org. with a mission

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67. Star in Cygnus

60. Opposite of zigs

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62. In one case

71. Dough or cabbage

66. Coniferous tree

72. Simon does this

68. Made in the morning?

63. Seaside bird

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