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In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month The Pontiac News recognizes Maria Moyet-Bermudez for 35 Years of PontiacA POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR News VOL. 3 ISSUE 14 Exemplar y Community Service to the City of Pontiac (1978 – Current!) National Hispanic Heritage Month Pontiac Mayoral General September 15 – October 15 The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United Election on November 5 States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. (More on Page 15) to feature Write-In Candidate Duggan Declared The Winner of Aug 6 Detroit Mayoral Primary Waterman By Kirk Pinho Former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan has won the Aug. 6 Detroit mayoral primary election after a protracted Vs certification process that ended Tuesday with a state Board of Canvassers decision to certify the election results. The four-member state canvassing board unanimously certi- Jukowski fied that Duggan received 48,716 votes in the primary, more than 4,000 more than Detroit election workers unofficially tallied for Mayor Leon Jukowski Deirdre Water man him and nearly 25,000 more than a Wayne County canvass report Benny Mike said he received. N apoleon Duggan The decision gives Duggan the primary election victory, Plus barring any recount efforts. He and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will square off in the Nov. 5 general election. According to a report provided to the state canvassing board, about 40 people spent three days last week retabulating the write-in mayoral votes. The board voted Aug. 27 to retabulate the vote, a process which the report says will be paid for by Wayne County. © 2013 Crain Communications Inc. Russell Community Network Services and/or The Leader in Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services Councilman Watkins Frank Russell Community Network Services, Inc. (CNS) started from humble begin- Donald Watkins nings 10 years ago. A small group of entrepreneurs had a vision to provide service to some of our most vulnerable citizens, and to do so in a more effec- Michael Garrett tive way than had ever been done before. This group laid the foundation for President CNS’ present-day company of case managers, therapists, physicians, nurses, Community peers and support staff, 250 staff in all, organized for a single purpose – to Network as Write-in Candidate(s)? provide top quality services to people in need. Services Story continues Page 3 LAW OFFICE OF CYRIL C. HALL 14650 W Warren Ave Suite 200 Dearborn, MI 48126 Phone: (313) 582-7930 Fax: (313) 582-7962 E-mail: [email protected] We will gladly represent you in cases regarding: • Construction law • Real estate law • Commercial litigation • Antitrust law • Employment law • Personal injury law • Bankruptcy law Business Hours • Estate planning and probate administration Monday - Friday 9am-6pm • Class action lawsuits Saturday by Appointment Do you have questions about our services? Page 2 T he Pontiac N ews September 6 - September 19, 2013 Editorial Inside This Issue of The To Write-In or Not To Write-In …That is the Question? Pontiac News Since the Pontiac Mayoral primary election on election. Both of us are in agreement that a well run Editorial, OCC, Greimel, Optimistic & August 6, I have been approached by many supporters write-in campaign could be victorious in the Burch Ad ...... Page 2 and non-supporters regarding a write-in candidacy for November 5th Primary. We are struck by the fact that CNS Parkway Grille ad ...... Page 3 the November 5 general election. Quite frankly, I approximately 2,000 of the 4,366 primary voters did Stabenow Job Act, Hard to Fill Jobs, started to seriously consider this avenue immediately not prefer either of the top two primary vote-getters. Mitchell, Burks Holloway ads . . .Page 4 following the August 6 election night vote count, and We are convinced that an overwhelming majority of Oakland County Brooksie Way, OC after confirming that a write-in campaign is legally Pontiac citizens are not satisfied with either candidate. permissible under my circumstances. 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Quite simply, the bill Oakland Community College has appointed Kathryn Rusak as Rahim Russell amends the Social Welfare Act and Executive Director of the Oakland Community College Foundation. Rusak joins OCC from Wayne State University OFFICE MANAGER: provides for the expansion of Mary C. Russell Medicaid allowed under the Patient where she served as Director of Development for the College of Protection and Affordable Care Act Education and the Irvin D. Reid Honors College. As Executive DESIGNER & PRINTER: Tim Greimel Kathryn Rusak Director of the OCC Foundation, Rusak will lead the college’s Michigan Web Press (ACA). House Bill 4714 would anticipated fundraising, work to build a community of support- CONTACT INFO: provide health care to more than 400,000 Michiganders who ers and friends, cultivate relationships with college alumni and play a crucial role in TELEPHONE: 248-758-1411 otherwise lack it. The bill has the support of Gov. 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Community Network health services to the people we serve in a community plans. The Affordable Health Care Act provides everyone, Services, Inc. (CNS) started setting. While we know inpatient hospitalization is an at a minimum, the following 10 Essential Benefits: from humble beginnings 10 important part of treatment for some consumers, we find 1. Outpatient care – Ambulatory services years ago. A small group of that community-based services produce better outcomes for 2. Emergency services entrepreneurs had a vision to people actively involved in their recovery process. 3. Hospitalization provide service to some of our Therefore, Community Network Services is committed to 4. Maternity and newborn services – pre- and post care most vulnerable citizens, and to providing essential mental health services and support that: for babies0 do so in a more effective way (a) meet the needs of the people served; (b) help individuals 5. Mental health and substance abuse services than had ever been done before. improve the quality of their lives; (c) promote 6. Prescription drugs This group laid the foundation each individual, so they can go beyond recovery; and (d) 7. Services to help consumers with disabilities, injuries for CNS’ present-day company enhance each person’s inclusion and participation in our and regain mental and physical skills known as of case managers, therapists, communities. Rehabilitative services physicians, nurses, peers and Launched in 2005, CNS’ nationally recognized Anti- 8. Laboratory services support staff, 250 staff in all, Stigma Program addresses the stigma that is often unfairly 9. Wellness services – preventive and management of Michael Garrett, President Community Network organized for a single purpose – attached to people with mental illness. Our Anti-Stigma chronic disease Services to provide top quality services Program’s staff has made over 400 presentations reaching 10.Pediatric services to people in need. more than 25,000 people statewide, nationally and interna- The impending healthcare changes will require just I am humbled and honored to be the leader of such a tionally with our message of hope and recovery. CNS has about every entity associated with the provision of medical wonderful organization. I thoroughly appreciate all of the won several awards for its anti-stigma initiatives including, services to modify its operations. It is our belief that under hard work and sacrifices made, which has created a highly- most recently, an Honorable Mention for Excellence in the new terms of the healthcare reform law, there will be regarded organization that last year served more than 4,000 Consumer Advocacy for the National Council for over 40,000,000 additional customers nationwide looking adults with mental illness and substance abuse in Oakland Community Behavioral Healthcare. Also, CNS is recog- for providers of medical services. County. nized as the leader in consumer advocacy and education in I firmly believe that Community Network Services has CNS is a private, non-profit human services agency that the mental health community. quality medical services to offer. As CNS continues to provides comprehensive behavioral health services. We Community Network Services is accredited by the build something truly special that will serve as the national offer assessment, case management, psychiatry, and therapy Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities gold standard for delivery of integrated healthcare services, and recovery services. CNS is the leader in efforts to (CARF). This certification signifies our standing as an we invite you to get to know Community Network Services. provide peer support to mental health consumers. Peer organization and demonstrates that CNS’ programs and Support Specialists are mental health consumers them- services are of the highest quality. Michael Garrett selves who have made especially significant progress in The future of Community Network Services holds great President their recovery and are able to assist others in making similar promise. The implementation of the Affordable Health Community Network Services strides. 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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR September 6 - September 19, 2013 T he Pontiac N ews Page 5 What’s Happening In Oakland County Oakland County Companies About the Brooksie Way Half Among Fastest Growing in State Marathon and 5k The Brooksie Way September 29, 2013 beginning at 8 a.m. Nearly half of tions & information technology, robotics, Half Marathon is For more information about race week- the fastest- and advanced materials & nanotechnology. one of Oakland end and race day schedules, please see growing private For three years in a row, Oakland County’s premier contact information below: companies in County has more than doubled the job quality of life events. County Executive Michigan are in growth predictions of University of L. Brooks Patterson began the Brooksie Event Contact Phone: 248-860-5989 Oakland Michigan economists George Fulton and Way races to promote Oakland County www.thebrooksieway.com/Pages/default. County. That's Donald Grimes. Oakland County added and encourage people to become more aspx according to 24,412 jobs in 2011, 23,490 in 2012, and physically active. Support from Inc. magazine's is well on its way to surpass the 2013 jobs HealthPlus of Michigan, the presenting Deb Kiertzner 32nd annual forecast. As of June of this year, the num- sponsor for the Brooksie Way Half Race Director Inc. 500|5000, ber of employed residents grew by 10,496 Marathon, helps make the event and its [email protected] an exclusive - the greatest single-month increase since related activities possible. Greg Guidice and Paul Coughlin ranking of the January of 1990 when the Bureau of Race Co-chairs L . Brooks Patterson nation's fastest- Labor Statistics first recorded county-level This year's race will be held on Sunday, [email protected] growing private data. companies. Out of 126 Michigan private The top five fastest growing companies companies in Inc.'s survey, 55 are in in Oakland County and their rank nation- September 2013 Business Workshops Oakland County. County Executive L. ally according to Inc. magazine are Brooks Patterson credited his Emerging LinTech Global of Farmington Hills (411); Offered by Oakland County Business Center Sectors initiative for the number of Conversa Solutions of Auburn Hills (578); Business owners and entrepreneurs who margin and other measures against similar size Oakland County companies in Inc.'s list. Coretek Services of Farmington Hills need assistance are encouraged to attend semi- businesses? Do you want to identify market "If you take a look at the fastest growing (634); Rapid Global Business Solutions of nars offered by the Oakland County Business trends and opportunities to grow your sales? private companies in Oakland County, Madison Heights (668); and Vigilant Center. Unless otherwise noted, all programs Are you looking for new customers or to diver- most are in what we call the knowledge- Technologies of Troy (907). take place at the Oakland County Executive sify your market base? Business Research based economy," Patterson said. "We The 2013 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked Office Building Conference Center, 2100 shows you ways to find your ideal customers, launched Emerging Sectors in 2004 to according to percentage revenue growth Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph in your competitors, perform competitive analysis attract companies with sustainable, high- when comparing 2009 to 2012. To qualify, Waterford. For pre-registration and location and more. Presented by Oakland County paying jobs that will last decades into the companies must have been founded and map, visit Market Research and an Oakland County future." generating revenue by March 31, 2009. www.AdvantageOakland.com/expand or call Public Library business reference librarian. 248-858-0783. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is As of July, 242 Emerging Sectors com- They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, required. panies have invested more than $2.5 bil- for profit, and independent--not sub- Small Business Loan Workshop lion in Oakland County creating 29,165 sidiaries or divisions of other companies-- Sept. 6, 9:00 a.m. - Noon FastTrac® GrowthVenture jobs and retaining 13,382. Emerging as of December 31, 2012. The minimum Getting a small business loan can be a chal- Sept. 20 through Nov. 29 (10 sessions), Sectors companies include areas such as revenue required for 2009 is $100,000; the lenging process. Learn the "5 C's of Credit," Excluding Nov. 22, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. health care & life sciences, communica- minimum for 2012 is $2 million. how to develop a winning loan proposal and FastTrac® GrowthVenture is an intensive, what you need to know to position your busi- 10-week program designed for owners, CEO's ness to be "bankable" before you meet with a and top management team members of small lender. Presented by The Service Corps of businesses with at least two years of operating Registration Is Still Open for Retired Executives (SCORE), U.S. Small experience, minimum of two employees (W2s), Business Administration (SBA) and the and annual revenue of between $100,000 and Oakland County One Stop Shop Business $749,000. FastTrac® GrowthVenture is Oakland County’s 16th Center. Fee: $20 normally $700 per participant. Sponsor support allows us to offer a scholarship-reduced rate. Oakland County Venture Forward™ Fee: $140 Annual Heritage Conference Sept. 7 - Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. An intensive, 11-week program designed Women's Business Certification for owners, CEOs and top management team (WBE) Orientation Registration is still open for Oakland uals from various backgrounds, who deal members of businesses with at least two years Sept. 21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. County's 16th Annual Heritage Conference with the built and natural environment, to of operating experience, 6 to 99 full time Learn about the benefits and process of on Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the discuss ways to improve their communities. employees (W2s) and between $750K to $50 becoming a Women's Business Enterprise Clarkston Union and the Woodshop in down- The conference attracts nearly 200 local and million in annual revenue. Focused on issues (WBE.) Benefits include certification to private town Clarkston. The theme is "Managing regional governmental staff, elected offi- most important to business health and growth, sector WBE's and access to procurement oppor- Success." Registration for the day-long event cials, developers, architects, realtors, attendees gain knowledge to make critical deci- tunities with major national companies. For is $40. It includes a continental breakfast, consultants, and small business owners as sions about their business and strategy, investi- additional information visit miceed.org. lunch, sessions and tour, is available at well as representatives from environmental gate next-stage growth and opportunity, plan Presented by the Michigan Women's Business heritageconference.eventbrite.com. and historical interests. for strategic growth, build and maintain a Council. Fee: $25 Scott Day of Urban Development Three Master Citizen Planner Continuing competitive advantage and maximize cash flow for profitability. Venture Forward™ is Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan Services will provide the keynote address, Education Credits have been approved. normally $800 per participant. Sponsor support Sept. 27, 9:00 a.m. - Noon "Too Successful to Succeed." Day will share Professionals seeking credits should note allows us to offer a scholarship-reduced rate. For small business owners who are devel- success stories from all aspects of American that American Institute of Certified Planners Fee: $299 oping their plan to success. Workshop partici- life: from the environment and recreational Certification Maintenance Credits and pants discover the elements commonly found in activities to community planning, historic American Institute of Architects Continuing C.E.E.D. Microloan Orientation effective plans and develop these for their own preservation and revitalization to small Education System are being sought. If you Sept. 12, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. business. Fee: $40 downtown businesses. He will discuss have any questions or need additional infor- Many small business owners face obstacles QuickBooks® Essentials managing success and the ingredients of mation, contact Kim Durkin at (248) 858- when trying to obtain a business loan. The recognition of the serious need for working Sept. 27 building sustainable organizations. 1995 or [email protected]. Please Session One: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sessions include: managing the success register before Sept. 6. capital for existing businesses, start-up or expansion, equipment purchases, and job Session Two: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. of the highest quality trout stream in About Oakland County Economic This introduction to small business finan- Southeast Michigan; the world's largest one- Development & Community Affairs creation is not the priority it once was. If you need alternative financing, you should consider cial management provides an overview of accu- day automotive event, the Woodward Dream The Oakland County Department of the Microloan Program. The orientation is rate recordkeeping, report interpretation and Cruise; the popular Flint Farmers Market; Economic Development & Community presented by Oakland County and the Center utilization, and management of the variety of events at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Affairs, under the leadership of County for Empowerment & Economic Development tools provided in this system. Hoosen Farm; handling traffic congestion Executive L. Brooks Patterson, is committed (C.E.E.D.) This workshop is free, but pre-regis- Session I: Basic accounting terminology, through technology and innovation; and to promoting economic vitality, supporting tration is required. New company file setup, Customizing forms maintaining the vision along the Sashabaw distinct communities and conserving envi- and letters, Working with bank accounts Business Research: Feasibility to Expansion Session II: Invoicing customers, Receiving Road Corridor. Walking tours include ronmental resources through knowledge, payments and making deposits, Entering Clarkston's haunted history and Clarkston's cooperation and consultation services. Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Thinking of starting a business and want to vendor bills/paying vendor bills, Using credit historic connection with Henry Ford. AdvantageOakland.com. card accounts The conference brings together individ- research your business idea? Are you a business owner who wants to benchmark your profit Fee: Each Session $40 • Both Sessions: $75 A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 6 T he Pontiac N ews September 6 - September 19, 2013 What Does Immediate Effect Mean? By Randy Carter, Councilman District 4 Constitution can be ignored,” wrote Judge presiding officer states the question, then vote shall be closed and no further votes James Gwin, who was joined by Judge R. asks those in favor to say "yea" and those shall be entered into the record. If all Was any of Guy Cole. “Public Act 4 exemplifies this against to say "no." The presiding officer Senators present have voted before 1 minute Michigan Emergency farce. The Michigan House presiding officer announces the results according to his or her has elapsed, the president shall state 'without (Financial) Managers refused a request for a roll call vote and best judgment. In a voice vote, the names of objection, the vote will be closed'. If no Legal? made Public Act 4 immediately effective the members and the tally of votes are not Senator objects, the presiding officer will through the obvious fiction that 12 House recorded. instruct the Secretary to immediately close August 9, 2013 U.S. members immediately changed their posi- 4. The least common vote in the Senate is and record the vote.' (Emphasis added.) Rule Federal Court of tions.” a division (or standing) vote. If a senator is III, Section 5, Voting Procedure. Appeals ruled that Gwin and Cole, added the Legislature in doubt about the outcome of a voice vote, Michigan Legislature has “perverted the immediate effect excep- he or she may request a division vote, Const 1963, art 4, Sec. 16, provides: Councilman ‘ignores’ The State tion to swallow the constitutional rule.” whereby the presiding officer counts the 'Each house, except as otherwise Randy Carter Constitution. Under Republican control of the House, senators voting yea and those voting no, to provided in this constitution, shall choose its Our own Elected 319 of 323 bills were passed with immediate confirm the voice vote. own officers and determine the rules of its Official violated the State Constitution when effect in 2011; in 2010, it approved 345 out proceedings, but shall not adopt any rule they allowed the bill’s known as 2011 state of 363 bills with immediate effect, that will prevent a majority of the members emergency manager law to take immediate according to the ruling. STATE OF MICHIGAN elected thereto and serving therein from effect. The Courts are calling the procedure The Democrats also abused the excep- FRANK J. KELLEY, ATTORNEY discharging a committee from further used “a farce” and “obvious fiction.” tion. In 2006, when Democrats controlled GENERAL consideration of any measure.' The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals panel the House, 664 out of 682 bills were Opinion No. 6195 It has been held that the power of a also instructed a lower court to consider approved with immediate effect. December 13, 1983 legislative body to make reasonable rules for whether the Legislature unlawfully passed a Two-thirds of the House must support CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: its operation is an absolute power beyond replacement emergency manager law (P.A. giving it immediate effect, but Republicans Const 1963, art 4, Sec. 16--legislative rule the challenge of any other body or tribunal, 436 2013) after voters tossed out the do not comprise 2/3 of the chamber. House for voting procedures except that the rules may not ignore consti- previous version of the controversial statute Democrats argued that House Republicans LEGISLATURE: tutional restraints or violate fundamental in November 2012. violated the state Constitution, which Rule for voting procedures rights. US v Ballin, 144 US 1; 12 S Ct 507; At issue is whether the State Legislature requires a “record of the vote and name of Senate Rule 3.33, which establishes time 36 L Ed 321 (1892). This authority is improperly passed bills making emergency the members of either house voting on any limitations for voting by its members and conferred for the orderly procedure and the managers a law, took place under Public Act question shall be entered in the journal” if precludes an untimely vote, is a valid Rule expediting of legislative business. Keenen v 4 before voters repeal of the law were valid? 20 percent of the House requests such a and within the authority conferred upon the Price, 68 Idaho 423; 195 P2d 662 (1948). The court ordered a new hearing to deter- vote. Senate by Const 1963, art 4, Sec. 16. The only express restriction imposed by mine whether two-thirds of the Michigan Democrats requested a roll call vote in Honorable Michael J. O'Brien State Senator Const 1963, art 4, Sec. 16, is that neither Legislature voted to make PA 4 immediately writing, but the longstanding practice of the The Capitol Lansing, Michigan house may adopt a rule which will prevent effective. Laws in Michigan become effec- House is to recognize only oral motions for the majority of the members elected to and tive 90 days after the legislative session ends a roll call vote. The state House has passed You have requested my opinion on the serving therein from discharging a or they get two-thirds approval of both more than 500 bills last year with a provi- following question: committee from further consideration of a chambers of the Legislature for immediate sion that the bills take effect as soon as the May the State Senate, pursuant to Const measure. effect. The 90-day waiting period also governor signs them. So will the real 1963, art 4, Sec. 16, adopt rules for the Any hardship which may result due to allows voters to file petitions for a refer- Democrat or Republican please stand up, orderly conduct of business? Senate Rule 3.33 may be obviated by Senate endum. you’re both disinfranzing the people’s right Which establish deadlines for voting by Rule 3.22 which provides the means The Republican-controlled House’s use to petition for a referendum and to stop the individual members? whereby a vote may be timely reconsidered. of a voice vote without taking a formal roll law from taking effect. The court stated A legislator who does not cast a vote on a call vote has been contested by Democrats “Plainly the Legislature will not self-correct Senate Rule 3.33 provides: question before the State Senate may thus in the minority, even though The Democrats its abuse of the immediate effect exception 'A) After a question is stated from the avail himself or herself of the opportunity to used the same procedure when they were in because the majority party controls and Chair, the Secretary is directed to call the have the vote reconsidered under Senate power. benefits from the process.” roll, and the first vote is given, no Senator Rule 3.22. When PA 4 was approved by the shall be entitled to speak on the question, It is my opinion, therefore, that the Michigan House in early 2011, it passed There are three ways of voting: nor shall any motion be in order until such Senate may, in adopting rules for the orderly with 62 Republican votes, 12 short of the roll call is finished and the result is declared. conduct of business, establish deadlines for two-thirds requirement, the appeals court 1. A roll call vote occurs when each voting by individual members and preclude said. The House used a rule that allows it to member votes "Yea" or "Nay" as his or her 'b) When taking the yeas and nays, or a the recording of an untimely vote. It is my conduct a “rising vote” where the presiding name is called by the clerk, who records the vote by division on any question to be voted further opinion that Senate Rule 3.33 is officer examines the chamber to see whether votes on a tally sheet. A roll call vote must on, the electronic voting system may be used within the power of the Senate to promul- the requisite two-thirds support exists, the be taken if requested by one-fifth of a to determine the question before the body. gate. court said. quorum of member. The electronic voting system in the Senate Frank J. Kelley Attorney General “Apparently a two-thirds vote occurs 2. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Chamber shall display the votes of each whenever the presiding officer says it occurs the members duly chosen and sworn is typi- senator and the running total. When the The following References were sourced and — irrespective of the actual vote. This cally required to invoke cloture. To invoke Senate is ready to vote on a question and the credited. authority is unchecked and often results in cloture on a change in house rules, a two- vote is to be taken by the electronic voting http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/201 passing motions for immediate effect that thirds vote is required. In a few instances, system, the presiding officer shall 2/04/michigan_attorney_generals_off.html could not receive the constitutionally the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote announce,…'The question before the body is http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/09/ required two-thirds vote. Apparently the of the Senate. (designating the matter to be voted upon) all us-court-michigan-legisla_n_3733858.html Michigan Legislature believes the Michigan 3. A voice vote occurs when the in favor of the question shall vote 'aye', all http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2013080 opposed shall vote 'no'. The Senate shall 9/METRO06/308090106 now proceed to vote.' The Secretary of State http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/201 Richard T. Taylor, P.C. shall immediately activate the electronic 2/04/rachel_maddow_michigan_republi.html voting system for a record roll call vote. The http://www.ag.state.mi.us/opinion/datafiles/1 electronic voting system shall be activated 980s/op06195.htm Attorney At Law for 1 minute. After 1 minute has elapsed the General Practice Specializing in Criminal Defense, Providing Health Care Family Law and Civil Law for Those Who Need It 28 N. Saginaw, Suite 912, Pontiac, Michigan 48342 Michigan also made headlines this week when the Senate voted to pass the Healthy Michigan plan, a program that will provide health care coverage to 470,000 low-income, Email - [email protected] working Michiganders. Governor Snyder spoke about the importance of the plan: “Healthy Michigan will make our state healthier and stronger,” Governor Snyder said. Phone # 586-481-5981 “It also will save money for the state’s taxpayers and job providers, help control medical costs, improve the state’s business climate, and boost our economy. All of these are crucial Fax 248-338-2222 to continue Michigan’s comeback.” A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR September 6 - September 19, 2013 T he Pontiac N ews Page 7 Our Children Are Resilient! By Brenda Carter worked along juniors and are achieving despite the economically Pontiac School Board Trustee with Michael seniors with the oppressive conditions that they are living in. Napper’e and the skills and They are resilient! Not only are they dealing I am often amazed at the resilience of our youth from the resources to go to with their circumstances, they are reaching young people. I find that children tend to Baldwin Center to the college of out and helping other children. They are mimic the environment in which they live. clean up vacant their choosing. learning by example, and becoming examples Some may argue that the children of Pontiac lots and remove The main focus themselves! They may be recent high school are truant and incorrigible; however, I beg to tall grass and of the program is graduates such as DeLena, who now find differ. My husband and I work with foliage from to give these time to mentor children at Alcott. DeLena numerous youth groups around Pontiac. homes in District young men a inspired me to adopt the High School in the Many of these groups are off the radar, yet 4. We were please mechanism to 2013-2014 school year! They may be the that does not minimize their significant and to watch as the raise funds for young basketball players from YAPO who promising contribution as future leaders in youth watched college and to decided to take back their park and make it Pontiac and beyond. I have followed the volunteer Martin assist them in safe for all children. They may decide to give growth of DeLena Carroll. DeLena is a Kalaj, owner of transitioning to up their own personal pleasure, like the chil- recent graduate of Pontiac High School, and the Rocket adulthood. The dren from St. Mary’s in Rochester and the she is now mentoring young people at Alcott Restaurant, as he orientation for Baldwin Center Youth Program, so they can mowed several vacant lots on Sheffield. What this year’s Heroes is in October. remove foliage that is blocking intersections, Elementary School we found most profound about this youth This young group is District 4’s Board of or trash blocking the pathway of a child trav- We found that children learn and replicate group is that they started and ended their day Directors. This group (ages four to fourteen) eling to school. They may be the young men, good habits early. Such is the case with the with prayer! is responsible for all the planning activities who are deemed our “Young Heroes” as they young people at YAPO Computer Learning Our children are troopers! Despite the for the children in our District. Last year this now see college as a viable alternative and an Center. These youth are responsible for economic trauma that has plagued most urban group coordinated the four floats that were achievable goal. Whatever it is that is maintaining Cherrylawn Park, and we found areas, our children adapt and thrive! Strong entered into the Holiday Extravaganza inspiring our young people to pursue their that they took great pride in removing over- mentoring programs such as the Salute to Parade. They also help distribute over a thou- dreams is evident in the actions of our chil- grown foliage. These young men were eager Young Heroes canvass the Pontiac metropol- sand stuffed animals to the children along the dren! It may start as early as four-years-old to show us how strong they were, but most itan area seeking young African American route. Imagine that! Children giving to chil- as with our Board of Directors in District 4, importantly, how they want to have a clean, students in the eleventh and twelfth grade. dren! This year, these young people mowed who are now taking charge of their neighbor- safe environment to live and play in. Directors Dianne France, Cheryl Strong, and grass, removed graffiti, and paraded with us hood. They are learning to give back to their We were delighted to work with Chris the Delta Fortitude Foundation put these in the Labor Day Parade in Detroit! Our community! Maybe just maybe, we adults Kolowski and the young people from St. young men through a rigorous eight month young people are fantastic! could learn to be as resilient as our children. Mary in Rochester. These young people program with the focus of providing these Our young people are intelligent! They Northern Oakland County Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Dynamic Speakers – Great Entertainment Master of Ceremony, George Pitchford The Northern Oakland County Branch NAACP is holding its 93rd Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Centerpoint Marriott in Pontiac, Michigan. The theme for this year is “We Shall Not Be Moved.” The organization feels that this theme couldn’t be more appropriate in light of the United States Supreme Court’s attempt to gut the voting rights act of 1965 and the attempt by states around the country to try and find ways to block the rights to vote of some of its citizens. The Freedom Fund Dinner event will begin with a social hour at 6:00 PM and the dinner program will follow promptly at 7:00 PM. Regular ticket prices are eighty-five dollars per person with a limited number of senior and youth tickets at forty-five dollars per person. Please call the following numbers if you need tickets or additional information- (248) 335-5911 or (248) 338-6760 and leave a message and someone will get back with you. George T. Pitchford, NOCB-NAACP Comm. …(See Page 14 for Sponsorship & Ad Info) DENTAL ARTS COMPANY DENTISTRY BY JEFF MARTIN, D.D.S.A Beautiful smile takes more than just brushing 91 N. SAGINAW • PONTIAC, MI 48342 248-332-4240 Affordable Family Dental Care A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 8 T he Pontiac N ews September 6 - September 19, 2013
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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 10 T he Pontiac N ews September 6 - September 19, 2013 Black Business Secrets Offers Tips to a New Generation of African American Entrepreneurs By Pierre DeBois books like Service Innovation, examines how to dissect serv- ices to discover new offerings to customers, expound using Many young African American actionable details and methodologies. leaders are giving the economic foun- Yet the advice that is better served with further detail dations of the African American segues into meatier, straightforward segments on best busi- community a reboot through entrepre- ness practices, finance, and marketing tips. Lee grounds neurial success. One standout is Dante these tips with seasoned business acumen. As a result, chap- Lee (@dantelee), CEO of Diversity ters read in down-to-earth language and convey brilliant City Media and founder of experience, rather than the “Top 10 blogpost outtakes” found BlackPR.com and BlackNews.com. in many books today. The business grant information is His book Black Business Secrets: 500 particularly useful, eliminating the myths and highlighting Tips, Strategies, and Resources for the the facts. African American Entrepreneur new Lee’s best comments provide answers to situations with ground by fusing insights from past leadership with those detrimental outcomes. When addressing family and friends from new entrepreneurs who have staked successful claims. who want the free “hook up” he provides a solution: I learned about his book while browsing a bookstore, and “Create VIP discount passes for friends and family. picked up a copy for review. Explain that they are truly VIPs because they are committed All-in-one small business coaching to helping you create a strong foundation for your business or Lee opens the book with history and statistics on minority professional services.” startups, then segues into a Q&A with established business Another tip directs our attention to bad clients and the leaders such as Bob Johnson, founder of BET, Wally Amos of value of time to good clients: “Famous Amos” cookies, and George Fraser, founder of the “Most of us – particularly those who offer services FraserNet conference. He also wisely highlights Frarah instead of products – seek loyal customers, but loyalty is Gray, the youngest black business millionaire outside of overpriced when it begins to consume too much time and entertainment; Tom Burrell of Burrell Communications; energy – and thus destroys profits…. Consider how much Nadine Thompson, founder of Warm Spirit; and Gwen business he actually adds to your bottom line versus how Richardson, founder of Cushcity.com. There’s also a fore- much he really costs your company – be the cost money or word by Randall Pinkett, author of Black Faces in White time spent in expensive do-overs or mediating unnecessary Places (see the review), so a cross-generation of leaders dramas.” appears throughout the segment and book. Lee also offers splendid tips aimed at authors who seek Black Business Secrets is written to coach a person media promotion for their latest release. How-tos on press starting out in entrepreneurship. It is not extremely deep in releases also provide value. And Lee also includes contribu- subject matter, but as perspective-packed as it is in a 289- tions from other professionals. In the case of the client value page paperback format, it’s not supposed to guide your every comment, he adds a few words from G. Richard Shell, a step in a specific industry. Lee offers a number of resources professor of legal studies at University of Pennsylvania’s appropriate to the topic, be it freelancers, consultants or those Wharton School. seeking government grants. Secretsis a great gateway for With Lee’s straightforward advice, Black Business readers who are approaching business building from many Secrets unlocks the entrepreneur mind-set in its readers. So lifestyles. if you are a new small business owner, add it to your reading Understandably, Lee’s forte–online media–shows in the resources. You’ll find your odds for success improve with chapter on cyberpreneurs. He clearly understands today’s Gain entrepreneurial acumen each page and will soon begin taking each word to heart. entrepreneurial landscape. For example, Lee cautions in down-to-earth language against obsession with hits, an argument I have read many Some of Lee’s advice can seem too anecdotal, especially About Pierre DeBois times online, but Lee frames the right explanation of how in the opening segments, but it is meant to summarize mate- Pierre DeBois is the founder of Zimana, a consultancy measuring hits has no relationship with serving your rial that may be best studied in a longer book. Take, for providing strategic analysis to small and medium sized busi- customers: “Nobody cares how many hits your website gets.” example, a comment about offering a product or service that nesses that rely on web analytics data. A Gary, Indiana Moreover, the suggested resources are perfect for businesses can be copied by competitors. native, Pierre is currently based in Brooklyn. He blogs about looking for an African American online audience but “Running a business that can be easily duplicated is marketing, finance, social media, and analytics at Zimana unaware of which sites are best for potential engagement. dangerous…the real solution is to lock it down.” blog. Lee does go on to describe five ways to lock it down. But
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45402 Woodward Ave. • Pontiac 48341 A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR September 6 - September 19, 2013 T he Pontiac N ews Page 11 New Webber Media Arts Academy in Pontiac to open this fall The New Sarah J. Webber Media Arts television, film, journalism, and more. and Ceasar Chavez in Pontiac. For more imaging today’s educational system, our Academy in Pontiac will open its doors to K “The core curriculum will form a solid information visit www.WebberMAA.com radio broadcast and video and film programs through 5 students this fall with plans to add a foundation in class sizes under 21 students,” will increase student’s awareness and abilities grade level each year through grade 12. In said Art McDonald, Co-Founder “...our About the Sarah J Webber to possess and demonstrate: strong communi- addition to a modern learning environment, students will gain a comprehensive educa- Media Arts Academy cation skills, enhanced team building and technology and creativity converge to offer tion and marketable skills that equip them for The Webber Media Arts Academy is networking skills, high levels of creativity, students training in the media arts beginning numerous college and/or career leadership authorized by Lake Superior State University engaging speaking and presentation abilities, in grade three. The comprehensive program opportunities.” as one of its 22 charter schools. The Webber varied writing proficiencies, and savvy tech- is built around both the technical and creative The campus is located at 48980 Academy is designed to be a leader in today’s nical competencies. side of radio broadcast, video production, Woodward Avenue which is between Cass educational makeup. Through a process of re-
A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 12 T he Pontiac N ews September 6 - September 19, 2013 Practical Tips in Preparing Your Child For Football Season The football season is gearing up for the depending on the necessary healing time. NFL as well as for other leagues all over the Playing with an injury will make matters nation. It is an exciting sport for kids and is a worse and could potentially affect your great way of teaching them sportsmanship child's playing skills. Therefore, it is your and the importance of teamwork. This sport responsibility as well as the coach to resist is a physically challenging game therefore it the child from playing until he is fully is no wonder why it is a worrisome pursuit healed. Encourage your child to tell you for some moms. Kids do get injured in when he is injured because some kids tend to playing football but this is not a reason for keep the injury to themselves especially if he them to back down. Due to this knows he will not be allowed to play. He reality, it is impor- must understand the consequences of tant that moms playing with an injury and that it is learn how to buy important that he informs you. the perfect foot- As a parent, it is also vital ball equipments for you to be knowledge- such as youth able on the game rules. NFL helmets and Football can be a equip themselves complex sport so it is with practical tips important that you do that can help keep your own research to Gas their child safe. better understand the Football equipment is game. In this way, sometimes sponsored by you can help your leagues and schools but it is still son understand the Station important for mothers to ensure that game rules and teach these gears are appropriate for your child. If him what is expected of his posi- 47910 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342 you plan to purchase used equipment, make tion. This can also help you answer your sure that it is fitted for the right size for your child's questions if ever there is a confusion child. Some of these gears include the or misunderstanding. (P) 248-334-0224 (F) 248-334-2503 helmet, protective pads, cleats, gloves, In addition to physical exercise, mouth guards, padded shirts and other neces- preparing your child for the physical pres- sary football equipment. sure of football is a good and healthy diet In any sport, warm up exercise are essen- that is high in carbohydrates and essential We sell All Types of tial. It prepares the muscles for the physical proteins. Children need energy in order for stress it will endure during the game. The their muscles to grow and perform effec- advantages of warm ups is that it increases tively. By abiding with this healthy diet, you Beverages and Groceries! metabolic rate, raises the body temperature are helping your child be more protected and increases the heart and respiratory rate. from muscle injury. This is usually done through stretching, It is a parent's job to always keep their We Accept Food Stamp/Bridge Cards, running and performing drills. A good warm- children safe especially if your child is an up exercise should last approximately 15-30 athlete. Following some of these practical minutes. tips such as purchasing the appropriate youth We Sell Propane the Cheapest It is common for your child to sustain an NFL helmets for your child might just be injury during a football game so it is a good ideal way to decrease the possibility of Price in Town for $16.99 per tank! idea to let him sit out for a period of time injuries
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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR September 6 - September 19, 2013 T he Pontiac N ews Page 13 Back To School Tips For Parents Start a successful school year—and keep it going! 10 Back-to-School 10 Tips for Parents 10 Back-to-School Tips for Parents of of Middle School Tips for Parents of Elementary School Aged Kids High-School Students 1. If you and your child have fallen out of your bedtime 1. Your high-school student should be thinking about Aged Kids routine this summer, get back into a solid routine! A week her future. Will I go to college? Should I try to find a before the first day of school is a good time frame in which job? What should I do? Listen to her, support her, and 1. If you and your child have fallen out of your bedtime to begin. have an open mind about the endless possibilities. routine this summer, get back into a solid routine! A week before 2. Plan and shop for healthy breakfasts and lunches a 2. If your high-school student has a job, then help him the first day of school is a good time frame in which to begin. week in advance. This will save you precious time and manage his money and time. Help him to create a 2. Plan and shop for healthy breakfasts and lunches a week in prevent much stress in the long run! budget, and have a savings plan. advance. This will save you precious time and prevent much 3. Go back to school shopping together. Most middle 3. At this stage, most kids will be getting their stress in the long run! school teachers will provide specific lists of supplies for driver’s license and many will be driving to school. Take 3. Go shopping for school supplies together. Some elemen- their classes. Your area’s office supply store may also have time to help them learn by taking them driving. Be tary school teachers will provide specific supply lists for their local school lists on hand. Shopping from a teacher-supplied supportive, clear, and direct when discussing safety on classes. Your area’s office supply store may also have local list will ensure your child has the right supplies, and could the road. school supplies lists on hand. Shopping from a teacher-supplied save you a ton of money and time. 4. When your high-school student gets her driver’s list will ensure your child has the right supplies, and could save 4. Starting middle school can mean a new building, license, have clear rules as to when, how, and with whom you a ton of money and time. lockers, and possibly moving from classroom to classroom she drives. Give her clear guidelines. “You will not be 4. Save time on those busy school mornings by preparing for each subject. Pay a visit to your child’s new school the texting while driving,” and “Always buckle up when your child’s clothes a week ahead of time, already paired. Place Saturday before opening day. A tour around the new campus driving!” Make sure she knows that driving is a great a pair of socks, underwear, a shirt, and matching bottoms can be a simple way to ease the first day jitters. Encourage responsibility and privilege. together in the drawer so that your child can easily grab a stack your child to keep a small notebook with her where she can 5. Help your high-school student manage stress. Find and go. jot down reminders such as her locker combination or lunch time for the whole family to get physical and let off 5. Support positive study habits early! Create a homework time. some steam. center—a specific area in the house where your child can do 5. As much as you may dislike it, middle school is 6. Find time to have dinner together. During dinner, homework each evening. Make sure that it’s in a quiet place and usually the time when fashion becomes important to kids. If make sure everyone has a chance to share the highlights stocked with enough supplies, such as pencils, erasers, paper, a you’re not already familiar with your school’s dress code, of their day and how they may do things differently folder or two, and a calculator. check your school’s website for a list of dos and don’ts. Take tomorrow. 6. Pack light—a backpack should never weigh more than 10 this opportunity to set clear guidelines about the type of 7. Your teen may be working hard to balance extra- to 20 percent of the student’s body weight. Always use both clothes your pre-teens are permitted to wear, whether or not curricular activities and school activities this year. Help shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can makeup is allowed, and talk about personal hygiene. Set your teen become a master time manager by standing strain muscles and may increase curvature of the spine. clear standards with your child about her clothing your ground and enforcing at-home chores and family 7. Prepare your child for social situations in the elementary allowance. responsibilities. school classroom. A certain level of social anxiety is normal for 6. A move to middle or junior high school means more 8. Remind your child that although ACT and SAT elementary school aged kids. Teach her to introduce herself and responsibilities. If you find that your child needs help results are important to post-secondary schools, achieve- make friends: “Hi, my name is Sarah; what’s yours?” If she’s managing his new middle school schedule, set up a daily ment as a well-rounded student counts just as much. older, role play various social scenarios with her—from sharing assignment checklist to keep at home and review daily. Students’ GPAs, extracurricular activities, application classroom supplies to encounters with older kids. 7. At this age kids may pull away and not talk to you as essays, and volunteer experiences are all important 8. Keep encouraging literacy at home. Read frequently with much. This type of middle school behavior can sometimes factors in demonstrating success in school on college your kids and make frequent trips to your local library. be influenced by peers or life changes—such as attending a 9. If your child is going to be riding the bus to school for the applications. new school. Continue to ask questions and be engaged with 9. At the same time, don’t forget that standardized test first time, be sure to talk about bus safety. It’s also a good time to your kid. He needs you! reinforce general school safety rules including who he should scores are also an integral part of the application. 8. Around ages 11, 12, and 13, shifts occur in kids’ Whether your child is struggling or doing well in school, and shouldn’t talk to, and when he should and shouldn’t get off thinking. Keep them engaged in school and learning. the school bus (when you or a guardian is not there waiting to consider enrolling him in a test-preparation course. Encourage their curiosity. Many are strongly influenced by 10. At this age, friendships and romance become pick him up). friends; so if they have friends who only want to socialize 10. Parent involvement in education is important throughout more important while cliques become less so. Set clear and not learn, emphasize the importance of having friends rules and guidelines about dating. Your teen should have elementary school! Talk to your child’s teacher regularly about and working hard to learn. his educational and social development or, if your schedule a curfew that is enforced, and you should monitor your 9. Because kids this age have strong emotions, they tend teen’s mood and behavior to ensure that dating is not permits, volunteer your time in the classroom or become an to either “love” school or “hate” it. If your child happens to active participant in your school’s PTO/PTA. affecting academic performance. It is important for “hate” school, help her identify parts that are more enjoy- parents to be viewed as approachable while still main- Subscribe to or Advertise in The Pontiac News able—even if they are recess, gym, and lunch. taining their parental authority. 10. Most kids at this age think there is too much home- ParentFurther is brought to you by Search Institute®, Call 248-758-1411 work in middle school. Emphasize how homework helps 615 First Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. 1-800- kids learn. Do homework with them. Make it fun. Applaud 888-7828. www.search-institute.org ©2013 Search or Email [email protected] their learning and new knowledge. Institute | All rights reserved. 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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR September 6 - September 19, 2013 T he Pontiac N ews Page 15 Hispanic Heritage Month African Americans by the Numbers Source: U.S. Census Bureau (80.1 percent), Miami Gardens, Fla. (77.9 Bureau 2010 Income, Poverty and Health Hispanic Influence By Population percent), Birmingham, Ala. (74.0 Insurance Coverage in the United States 42 million: The number of people who iden- percent), Baltimore, (65.1 percent), 27.4%: Poverty rate in 2010 for blacks. tified as black, either alone or in combina- Memphis, Tenn. (64.1 percent), New 79.2%: Percentage of blacks that were the Numbers tion with one or more other races, in the Orleans (61.2 percent), Flint, Mich. covered by health insurance during all or 50.5 million: The Hispanic population of the United 2010 Census. They made up 13.6 percent (59.5), Montgomery Ala. (57.4 percent) part of 2010. States as of April 1, 2010, making people of of the total U.S. population. The black and Savannah, Ga. (56.7 percent). Families and Children Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or race population grew by 15.4 percent from Serving Our Nation 62.5%: Among households with a black minority. 2000 to 2010. 2.4 million: Number of black military householder, the percentage that 43%: Percentage increase in the Hispanic population 65.7 million: The projected black population veterans in the United States in 2010. contained a family. There were 9.4 between April 1, 2000 and April 1, 2010, making of the United States (including those of Education million black family households. Hispanics the fastest-growing minority group. more than one race) for July 1, 2050. On 82%: Among blacks 25 and older, the 44.4%: Among families with black house- 132.8 million: The projected Hispanic population of that date, according to the projection, percentage with a high school diploma or holders, the percentage that were married the United States on July 1, 2050. According to this blacks would constitute 15 percent of the higher in 2010. couples. projection, Hispanics will constitute 30 percent of nation's total population. 18%: Percentage of blacks 25 and older who 1.3 million: Number of black grandparents the nation's population by that date. 3.3 million: The black population in New had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2010. who lived with their own grandchildren 35.3 million: The number of Hispanics counted York, which led all states in 2010. The 1.5 million: Among blacks 25 and older, the younger than 18. Of this number, 47.6 during the 2000 Census. other nine states in the top 10 were number who had an advanced degree in percent were also responsible for their 22.4 million: The nation's Hispanic population during Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, North 2010. care. the 1990 Census. Carolina, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia and 2.9 million: Number of blacks enrolled in Homeownership 63%: The percentage of Hispanic-origin people in the Ohio. college in 2010, a 1.7 million increase 44.2%: Nationally, the percentage of house- United States who were of Mexican background in 38%: Percent of Mississippi's total popula- since 1990. holds with a householder who was black 2010. tion that was black in 2010. Mississippi Voting who lived in owner-occupied homes. 16: The number of states with at least a half-million led the nation in this category followed by 11.1 million: The number of blacks who Jobs Hispanic residents — Arizona, California, Louisiana (33 percent), Georgia (32 voted in the 2010 congressional election, 28.4%: The percentage of blacks 16 and Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, percent), Maryland (31 percent), South an increase from 11 percent of the total older who worked in management, busi- Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Carolina (29 percent) and Alabama (27 electorate in 2006 to 12 percent in 2010. ness, science and arts occupations. New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, percent). 55%: Turnout rate in the 2008 presidential Businesses Virginia and Washington. 52%: Percent of the total population in the election for the 18- to 24-year-old citizen $135.7 billion: Receipts for black-owned 25: Number of states in which Hispanics were the District of Columbia that was black in black population, an 8 percentage point businesses in 2007, up 53.1 percent from largest minority group — Arizona, California, 2010. increase from 2004. Blacks had the 2002. The number of black-owned busi- Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, 2.2 million: People who identified as black in highest turnout rate in this age group. nesses totaled 1.9 million in 2007, up 60.5 Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York City, which led all places with 65%: Turnout rate among black citizens percent. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New populations of 100,000 or more. It was regardless of age in the 2008 presidential 37.7%: Percentage of black-owned busi- Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode followed by Chicago; Philadelphia; election, up about 5 percentage points nesses in 2007 in health care and social Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Detroit; Houston; Memphis, Tenn.; from 2004. Looking at voter turnout by assistance, repair and maintenance and Wyoming. Baltimore; Los Angeles; Washington; and race and Hispanic origin, non-Hispanic personal and laundry services. 2.3 million: The number of Hispanic-owned busi- Dallas. whites and blacks had the highest turnout 10.6%: Percentage of businesses in New nesses in 2007, up 43.7 percent from 2002. 84.3%: Percent of the total population in levels. York in 2007 that were black-owned, 1.1 million: The number of Hispanics or Latinos 18 Detroit, who identified as black, which is Income, Poverty and Health Insurance which led all states or state-equivalents. and older who are veterans of the U.S. armed the highest percentage nationally among $32,068: The annual median income of black Georgia and Florida followed, at 9.6 forces. places with populations of 100,000 or households in 2010, a decline of 3.2 percent and 9.4 percent, respectively. more. It was followed by Jackson, Miss. percent from 2009. Source: U.S. Census St. John United Methodist Church Men’s Day 2013 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Donald Corr, a product of the Pontiac Schools and attended St. John as a child, will be the Men’s Day speaker on September 22, at the 10:15 am Worship Service. Dr. Corr received his Doctorate in Child Psychology from Rutgers University, NY. The Men’s Day Theme: “Raise up a Child”. Proverb 22:6. 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