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PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2012 IN THE GENERAL ELECTION The November 1 - November 15, 2012 Vote For Circuit Court Judge McMillen A Highly Pontiac News Qualified Pontiac Native! A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR VOL. 3 ISSUE 3 See Story Page 2 WELCOME BACK BROOKS! 10 Reasons Why 6 Reasons Why Brooks Patterson Returns to Mitt Romney President Obama Work @ Executive Office Building! will be Elected Will be Re-Elected Patterson in Good Spirits as He Returns to the Office on Tuesday October 30. He first met privately with his deputy county executives and directors. Then he conducted a meeting with his managers and chiefs in the EOB Conference Center which local media attended. Patterson was greeted with a standing ovation from his managers and chiefs when he entered the conference center. "You all as managers did a great job; it was seamless; you took the pressure," By Myles Spicer Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said in the managers and chiefs Prognosticators of the coming elections Patterson with daughter, Mary meeting. "I just want to say thank you - thank By Victor Davis Hanson have many good arguments as to why former Warner you for the job you did and thank you for The odds of defeating an incumbent pres- Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be our sending cards, prayers, and good wishes." ident should be slim but they are in fact at next president. But despite all the good argu- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s daughter, Mary Warner, was least 50/50. Here are the 10 reasons why ments, there are at least six good reasons Patterson was elated to get back behind his Romney will be elected: See Page 6 (10 why Obama will be re-elected: See Page 6 desk in the Executive Office Building (EOB) See Patterson on page 5 Reasons) for continuation of article (6 Reasons) for continuation of article Page 2 The Pontiac News November 1 - November 15, 2012 Editorial PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR CIVIC RIGHT AND JUDGE MCMILLEN DUTY BY VOTING FOR THE CANDIDATES AND FALSELY TARGETED PROPOSALS THAT YOU Continued from Page 1 supervision to the time in jail. All this is the truth, but does not answer THINK ARE BEST FOR An Arlington, Virginia organization that the question why ads, which cost YOU, YOUR FAMILY, calls itself Americans for Job Security has $300,000.00 to run, were paid for by an become interested enough in the Oakland alleged non-profit organization headquar- COMMUNITY & YOUR County Circuit Court election to have run a tered in Arlington, VA called Americans for NATION ON TUESDAY series of advertisements targeting Judge Job Security. In a recent article in the Spinal Publisher R. Frank Russell Phyllis McMillen. The ads falsely accuse Column News Weekly, Rich Robinson, exec- NOVEMBER 6, 2012! her of “criminal negligence” because she utive director of the Michigan Campaign ostensibly gave a lenient sentence of Finance Network, a watchdog group, catego- community supervision to a person charged rized Americans for Job Security as a “rental SEE VOTING LOCATIONS BELOW: with a sex crime. political assassin that exists to conceal the Apart from the impropriety of identities of political donors who are too IF YOU VOTE IN PRECINCT: YOU NOW VOTE HERE accusing a judge of “criminal negligence cowardly to be accountable for their or neglect”, the claim is just plain wrong. actions.” Rich stated it appears the organiza- Trinity Baptist Church To begin with, the defendant in question was tion is abusing its tax status as a non-profit 1, 2, 3 123 Wesson Street not in front of Judge McMillen on a sex organization. Bowen Senior Center crime, but rather for breaking and entering a The ads also fail to mention that Judge 4, 5, 6 commercial building. Judge McMillen did McMillen has been engaged in programs that 52 Bagley include community supervision in the have been very successful in reducing the Baldwin Center 7 & 8 sentence, but that was in addition to a rate of repeat offenders in Oakland County, 212 Baldwin Center Ave. sentence of a year in jail. The sentence of and has even been recognized by the White Alcott Elementary community supervision was added to the House and awarded by community groups 9, 10, 11 460 West Kennett Michigan Department of Corrections recom- for her efforts in creating a drug court and mendation by Judge McMillen, because she other successful projects. Kennedy Junior High School 12 wanted to make sure that the defendant Americans For Job Security have made 1700 Baldwin Avenue served an additional three months in a drug additional television advertising buys of over Pontiac High School 13 & 14 rehabilitation center, and be placed on proba- $300,000.00, so it is anticipated that there 1051 Arlene tionary supervision for three more years. will be more false attacks on the way. When Herrington Elementary Therefore, Judge McMillen added to the you see those ads, ask yourself, what is the 15 541 Bay sentence recommended by the Michigan Judge McMillen doing so right, that has Department of Corrections. She did not let made someone in Arlington, Virginia, so Ruth Peterson Center 16, 17 & 18 anyone go with a slap on the wrist, and she angry? And why are they working to benefit 990 Joslyn followed the best research in criminology to candidates for the Court, who are primarily Salvation Army help prevent people from coming back into relying on stealth ads, instead of their own 19, 20 & 21 496 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd South the system by adding rehabilitation and campaigns? PontiacThe News Elect Richard T. Taylor PUBLISHER & CONTENT EDITOR R. Frank Russell CONTENTS & NEWS EDITOR: for 50th District Court Judge Elaine Smith-Wright AFRICIAN CORRESPONDENT: Kofi Annorh It is with great honor and humility CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: that I am announcing my candidacy for Elaine Smith-Wright, Rev. James Keys, Quincy Stewart III, Judge in the 50th District Court. I look Randolph Carter, Kevin McCormick, forward to serving the great citizens of Adam Polk, Brenda Canty-Carter Kenny Anderson, Kathleen O'Quinn Pontiac in a judicial capacity Together, PHOTOGRAPHER: TBD lets lead Pontiac to the prominence it ADVERTISING MANAGER: TBD deserves. 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When Pontiac’s fiscal emergency cut the Pontiac Bill Bullard protected your right to vote last Police Department to the point where citizens were no November, when protesting poll workers and outside longer being protected, Sheriff Mike Bouchard went interest groups tried to disrupt the Pontiac election. into action. Working together with Pontiac’s new clerk Sherikia There were those who told him it was an impossible Hawkins, Bullard moved quickly to find workers to job, and a political risk, but Sheriff Bouchard put the cover the polls, and not one person was denied their rights of Pontiac’s law abiding citizens first. opportunity to vote—and most voters said voting went The results are there for all to see. more smoothly than in the past. Since the emergency takeover, the following positive Pontiac’s financial situation had led to the former city results have occurred. Arrests are up 400%. Drugs on clerk being let go, and other clerk services like birth the street and violent crime are significantly down. and death certificates being suspended. Long delays During this time, Sheriff Bouchard has saved Pontiac could have led to parents and survivors not getting Taxpayers 2 million dollars per year, while also increas- their deserved benefits. ing the number of officers protecting Pontiac Citizens. Bill Bullard immediately worked with local officials Everyone has the right to feel safe in their home. to make sure the citizens of Pontiac were able to get Sheriff Mike Bouchard will not rest until we all do. the vital services through the County Clerk’s office.

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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR November 1 - November 15, 2012 The Pontiac News Page 5 LIST OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PROPOSALS 12-1: A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011 - 12-4: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOME Public Act 4 of 2011 would: CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE • Establish criteria to assess the financial condition of local government units, BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS including school districts. This proposal would: • Authorize Governor to appoint an emergency manager (EM) upon state finding of a • Allow in-home careworkers to bargain collectively with the Michigan Quality Home financial emergency, and allow the EM to act in place of local government officials. Care Council (MQHCC). Continue the current exclusive representative of in-home • Require EM to develop financial and operating plans, which may include care workers until modified in accordance with labor laws. modification or termination of contracts, reorganization of government, and • Require MQHCC to provide training for in-home careworkers, create a registry of determination of expenditures, services, and use of assets until the emergency is workers who pass background checks, and provide financial services to patients to resolved. manage the cost of in-home care. • Alternatively, authorize state-appointed review team to enter into a local government • Preserve patients’ rights to hire in-home careworkers who are not referred from the approved consent decree. MQHCC registry who are bargaining unit members. Should this law be approved? • Authorize the MQHCC to set minimum compensation standards and terms and The Pontiac News Recommends a No vote. conditions of employment. Should this proposal be approved? 12-2: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION The Pontiac News Recommends a Yes vote. REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING This proposal would: 12-5: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE • Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF collectively through labor unions. NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT • Invalidate existing or future state or local laws that limit the ability to join unions and This proposal would: bargain collectively, and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements, • Require a 2/3 majority vote of the State House and the State Senate, or a statewide including employees’ financial support of their labor unions. Laws may be enacted to vote of the people at a November election, in order for the State of Michigan to prohibit public employees from striking. impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers or expand the base of taxation or • Override state laws that regulate hours and conditions of employment to the extent increasing the rate of taxation. that those laws conflict with collective bargaining agreements. • This section shall in no way be construed to limit or modify tax limitations otherwise • Define “employer” as a person or entity employing one or more employees. created in this Constitution. Should this proposal be approved? Should this proposal be approved? The Pontiac News Recommends a Yes vote. The Pontiac News Recommends a No vote.

12-3: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION 12-6: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION This proposal would: OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS • Require electric utilities to provide at least 25% of their annual retail sales of This proposal would: electricity from renewable energy sources, which are wind, solar, biomass, and • Require the approval of a majority of voters at a statewide election and in each hydropower, by 2025. municipality where “new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles” are to • Limit to not more than 1% per year electric utility rate increases charged to be located before the State of Michigan may expend state funds or resources for consumers only to achieve compliance with the renewable energy standard. acquiring land, designing, soliciting bids for, constructing, financing, or promoting • Allow annual extensions of the deadline to meet the 25% standard in order to prevent new international bridges or tunnels. rate increases over the 1% limit. • Create a definition of “new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles” that • Require the legislature to enact additional laws to encourage the use of Michigan means, “any bridge or tunnel which is not open to the public and serving traffic as of made equipment and employment of Michigan residents. 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She thanked County address, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. hailed the best by food and restaurant critics from across the everyone for their support of her father. Patterson and his security officer, James country. New Yorkers are saying “it tastes just like home!” "It's dad's will to be here and God's will," Cram, were injured in an Aug. 10 crash in We offer three ways to place an order: Dine-in, carryout, Warner said. "I would pray just to let him go Auburn Hills when a VW Passat turned in back to work - that's all he wants. He loves front of Patterson’s Chrysler 300. As or order online and get free soda! How’d ya get so lucky. his job." Patterson begins this next stage, he will Patterson’s schedule already is filling up. continue daily physical therapy. www.bronxdeli.com He is planning a topic-specific news confer- "I want to say this without crying, but 248-681-5555 • ence for later this week; he will host his today I walked 168 steps on my own, but 247 South Telegraph - 1 Block South of Voorheis Rd. annual Oakland County Business who's counting," Patterson said to laughter Roundtable Breakfast for Friday, Dec. 7; and and a round of applause. Hours: M-T: 10am – 8pm W-F: 10am – 9pm he has set a date for his annual State of the SAT: 11am- 9pm SUNDAY: Closed A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 6 The Pontiac News November 1 - November 15, 2012 10 Reasons Why Romney Six reasons why Obama Has a Real Chance will win re-election By Victor Davis Hanson flair and his first-class temperament, or The odds of defeating an incumbent pres- screeds against a Republican incumbent. By Myles Spicer limited number of wealthy donors (unlike ident should be slim but they are in fact at One meets lots of people who sheepishly Obama's), small contributions seem lacking. least 50/50. Here are some reasons that this is confess they voted for Obama in 2008 but Prognosticators of the coming elections This seems to indicate wide, but shallow true. learned their lesson, less so those who regret have many good arguments as to why former party support for his candidacy. 1) Romney is a more experienced and that they voted for McCain and now promise Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be our 4. Romney has shown a surprising apti- better candidate than he was in 2008. That to rectify that. next president. Clearly he has incredibly tude for committing gaffes and errors – espe- often happens after a run or two. Nixon was 6) Obama is a great front-runner who can huge funding. He will benefit from certain cially in nonscripted venues. As a matter of tougher in 1968 than in 1960 in the way that afford to talk of unity and magnanimity, but groups' ongoing, aggressive dislike for fact, in his trip to England and Israel he Reagan was wiser in 1980 than in 1968 and when behind he seems to revert to churlish- President Barack Obama. And he has the lurched from “explaining” his position on the 1976, and George H. W. Bush was better in ness and petulance. The more he references stumbling economy, which seems to get only Brits' Olympic preparation to his apparent 1988 than in 1980. McCain ran more effec- Bush, the “mess” in 2008, tsunamis, and the incrementally better as the election hostile view of the Palestinians (hardly a tively in the primaries in 2008 than he did in EU meltdown, the more one wants to ask: approaches. template for future negotiations), and 2000. The Republican primary rough- When will he ever get a life? Them versus us But despite all that, there are at least six expressing his unqualified view of a possible housing sharpened Romney’s debating skills, is not “hope and change.” good reasons why Obama will be re-elected Israeli strike at Iran. All of which he has and he seems far more comfortable than he 7) Ann Romney, whether she is used in a (or more accurately, why Romney will lose): walked back. These add to numerous other was four years ago. more partisan style or more in the manner of 1. Romney, to gain the GOP nomination, statements going well back to the primaries. 2) The old mantra that at some point the a reticent Laura Bush, is an invaluable asset, essentially sold his political “soul” to the His most telling gaffe then was his on- massive $5 trillion borrowing, the fed’s near- both her narrative and her grace — a treasury right wing of his party. On issue after issue camera $10,000 “bet” with Texas Gov. Rick zero interest rate policies, and the natural really that somehow was under-appreciated he pandered to the right to “prove” his Perry. It said volumes about his background cycle of recovery after a recession would in 2008 but won’t be in 2012. fidelity to their beloved causes. Thus, on and mindset. kick in before the election increasingly 8) Obama is becoming repetitive and such issues as immigration, gun control, 5. This brings us to the heavy baggage appears somewhat dubious. The recovery is tiring in his speechifying in a way that Carter abortion, smaller government, less taxes Romney carries into the election. His wealth anemic, and seems stymied by high gas did by late summer 1980 and George H. W. (especially on the wealthy) and virtually alone is not necessarily a deterrent to costs, fears over Obamacare, and a new Bush did in 1992. Before he gets to the every other major issue, he is now wedded to winning, but his claims of “creating jobs” feeling that lots of businesspeople with podium, Americans anticipate that he will the right. But his largest concession was his while at Bain have been mitigated by the capital are strangely holding off, either blame someone for a current problem rather abandonment of his own Massachusetts facts. Additionally, his nondisclosed bank scared of what more of Obama’s statist poli- than introducing a positive solution — and health-care plan, and one he is having accounts, — presumably in Switzerland, the cies have in store for them, or in anger about they are beginning to get to the further point trouble explaining. Moreover, the right wing Caymans and elsewhere — are raising being demonized by Obama, or in hopes that they cannot only anticipate the villains in America today is really on the fringe of eyebrows, even among Republican Romney might win. The net result is that the of the hour, but the manner in which Obama political thinking; moderation is much more supporters. This is exacerbated by his refusal recovery by November might not be as will weave together the usual straw men, the an American preference. How Romney can to open more tax returns. Why his reluc- strong as was thought six months ago. formulaic “let me perfectly clear.” “make no unhitch himself from the far right will be tance? We don’t know, but voters can prob- 3) Romney has been a lot tougher on mistake about it,” and the fat-cat/pay-your- difficult, and probably impossible. ably assume why he objects. Beyond that, Obama than was McCain in 2008. For all the fair share vocabulary. The public finally 2. Regarding the issues, several that Romney has clearly lived a life virtually no complaints against his moderation by the tea- grows tired of whiners and blamers. Romney now espouses are not popular with American can even imagine, let alone iden- party base, they will slowly rally to him as he 9) Juan Williams and others have made key voting segments. Among those his posi- tify with. That cannot be an asset. makes arguments against Obama of the sort the argument that race explains the disen- tion on immigration, which is offending 6. Finally, and the biggest reason Obama that McCain was perceived as unable or chantment of the white male working-class Hispanic voters; and his inability to gain any will win, are the three October debates in unwilling to make. So far Romney’s attitude voter. I think that is hardly persuasive: Give traction with other minorities (notably blacks which the two candidates will engage. That is that he is in the arena where blows come that clinger voter just a year of 5 percent and Muslims). His total refutation of the brings into play virtually all the aforemen- thick and fast, and one can’t whine when unemployment, $2-a-gallon gas, 4 percent Affordable Care Act is not going to be tioned reasons: Romney's alliance with the being hit or hitting — a view far preferable GDP growth, a balanced budget, and he popular with most Americans once they learn right wing of his party; his true results while to McCain’s lectures about what not to say or would gladly vote for Obama. The better how some parts (already in operation) will at Bain; several of his less-than-popular do in 2008. Left-wing preemptory charges point is not that race is a determinant in 2012 affect them. Finally, his loyalty to the stands on the issues; his propensity for that Romney is “swift-boating” or “going but that the charge has lost its currency. The wealthy on tax issues is definitely not a gaffes; and his lack of transparency on his negative” will probably have slight effect on minority of working-class white male voters popular stance with voters, most of who feel taxes (and potential off shore holdings). All him. Just as Bill Clinton saw that Dukakis in who voted for Obama in 2008 was vastly the wealthy are being given unnecessary and will come into focus with a skilled moderator 1988 had wanted to be liked rather than higher than the percentage of African- unneeded advantages when it comes to in the debates; and all will be difficult for feared and so himself ran a quite different, Americans of all classes and both genders paying a fairer share. Romney to explain on highly watched prime- tough 1992 race, so too Romney knows who voted for McCain, a moderate 3. Also in regard to his new-found fidelity time venues. Adding to this are the skills and where McCain’s magnanimity got him in Republican who one would have thought to the right, Romney now presides over a confidence Obama has in the debate arena. 2008. Romney isn’t liked by the press, might have gotten a larger percentage of the fragmented and poorly unified party. This No doubt, this election will be won by a knows it, and perhaps now welcomes it. black vote than did George W. Bush. Based will not deter Republicans of all stripes from razor-thin margin – the polls show that 4) In 2008 Rudy Giuliani’s idea that on percentages in 2008, I think that one voting for him, but it may diminish their already. There is not much potential for Obama was out of the mainstream and a could logically infer that the number of enthusiasm in the electoral process. The right movement (the undecideds are already just a Chicago-style community organizer was not blacks who did not vote Republican as they is still suspicious of Romney, despite his fraction of likely voters), so incremental pressed in fear of the counter-charges that had once done in the past was larger than the continued pledges of loyalty. But that turns movements — especially in the last days of one was racialist or at least insensitive to the number of white male working-class voters off moderates, who feel their voices are no the campaign — will decide the outcome. historic Obama candidacy. In 2012, there is a who did not vote Democratic as they had in longer heard in the party. The upcoming Like a good horse race, the race for the record, not an image or precedent, to vote for the past. Playing the race card in 2012 will party conventions represent the unity that presidency likely will be decided down the or against; and Romney will find it far easier prove a boomerang, especially if the resides in each party. Former President home stretch. Given that, I see Obama to take down Obama than McCain found in Sharpton-Jackson nexus turns the Martin George W. Bush will be absent from the winning by a nose. 2008. That Obama did not reinvent the world case into a reverse O. J. trial, and if Holder or Republican gathering; former President Bill Myles Spicer of Minnetonka has spent his as promised won’t mean that his supporters Obama editorialize any more, or revert to the Clinton will headline the Democratic business career as a professional writer and will vote for Romney, only that they won’t exhausting “stupidly,” “punish our enemies,” convention. Additionally, while Romney’s owned several successful ad agencies over come out in the numbers or with the money “cowards,” “my people,” tropes. funding has come in massive amounts from a the past 45 years as they did in 2008. There is no margin of 10) It is no longer “cool,” the thing to do, error in 2012 and turnout will be everything neat, or making a statement to vote for for Obama. Obama. The 2008 lemming effect is over; no 5) The Republicans seem so far to have a one believes any more that he will lower the DENTAL ARTS COMPANY lot more interest in defeating Obama than seas or wants to believe that he can. Democrats do in reelecting him. That enthu- Michelle’s lightness/darkness biblical image DENTISTRY BY JEFF MARTIN, D.D.S.A siasm level can change; but so far we are not is hokey not moving. The fading 2008 going to see, I think, a lot of moderate Obama bumper stickers are no longer proof Beautiful smile takes more than just brushing Republicans writing about Obama’s sartorial of one’s noble nature. Contact us: Call 248-758-1411 or 91 N. SAGINAW •PONTIAC, MI 48342 [email protected] 248-332-4240 A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR November 1 - November 15, 2012 The Pontiac News Page 7 Bracing for Sequestration and How it Impact Schools impact. Some mandatory programs might be districts, particularly those that are in deficit (December 2011)– Budget Control Act 2011 affected, such as Medicare, but all discre- should prepare themselves for the real possi- American Association of School tionary programs will be affected unless they bility of additional cuts in federal funding Administrators (July 2012) - Report of are exempted. The effect of sequestration this January. Findings Cut Deep: on education in Pontiac will be felt across the How the Sequester Will Impact Our board. Pontiac School District has been Sources Nation’s Schools successfully carrying out its deficit elimina- Committee on the Budget -FAQ tion plan and is projected to come out of deficit by the end of 2014. However, it is unknown if any school district can withstand an additional 8.5% cut in federal funding. According to an article written by the American Association of School Administrators , Title I funds would be cut by $1.2 billion, IDEA funds would be cut $973 million, Title II grants would be cut $207 million, and Rural Education Achievement Program funds would be cut Brenda Carter Secretary School $15 million. This would affect millions of District City of Pontiac students and thousands of jobs. Pontiac is a Title I school district with 100% of its Starting January 1, 2013, according to the students designated as free and reduced and Budget Control Act of 2011, schools will is heavily dependent on federal funding. The face deep cuts in federal aid if the budget is impact of these cut would be devastating to Re-Elect not passed in December. This term is known Pontiac forcing additional reductions in staff, as sequestration. Sequestration is used when operations, facilities and possible loss of congress fails to pass its budget. It is used as students. a penalty. The budget process requires both The strong partisan legislative environ- houses of the federal government to agree on ment in Washington has the budget in stale- agency appropriations. When this does not mate and possible facing a fiscal cliff. It is occur, the responsibility is passed on to a the responsibility of our elected officials to super committee. It is the responsibility of come up with a budget. The failure to do so this super committee to come up with a will result in deep cuts that will be felt on all School Board Trustee budget before January. Failure to comply levels of government but local levels would will result in sequestration. feel it more. The solution would be for our If the federal budget is sequestered, it will representatives to come to consensus before result in a 8.5% - 9% cut in agency January 1, 2013 or better yet, amend the Act. programs. This means that all discretionary All entities depending on federal funding programs, including education, will feel the should brace themselves. Local school Tuesday, Stacey’s Luxury November 6, 2012 Paid for by Committee to Elect Karen Cain. 172 Green Street, Pontiac, MI 48341 Joe Cain, Treasurer Cleaning Service Carter's Custom Residential • Commercial • New Home Construction Sites Communication 877-537-4920 • 248-920-0331 Fax

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A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR November 1 - November 15, 2012 The Pontiac News Page 11 Important Election Information ELECTION PROTECTION: Y0UR RIGHT TO VOTE! By : Earlene R. Baggett-Hayes precinct WHAT TYPES OF IDENTIFICATION • Also, you may vote at your designated • In jail awaiting arraignment or trial ARE ACCEPTED? precinct, no matter what. But your vote Attorney, Arbitrator, • Unable to vote without assistance at the You will be asked, but not required, to won’t count if you are at the wrong precinct. Mediator, Trainer polls show photo identification when you vote. • Even if you moved to a different city The Law and • 60 years of age or older Acceptable forms of identification are within less than 60 days of Election Day or Mediation Center, • Is or expects to be outside the city where driver’s license or state ID card from any within the same city you can vote at your old PLLC. he or she resides (includes absence due to state; a student photo ID; a passport; or a precinct 110 North Perry enrollment school, college, or other higher military or tribal photo ID. Some first-time Pontiac, MI 48342 education institute). voters must show a photo ID or an official IF YOU ARE BEING (248) 454-9560 Voters may apply to vote absentee document with their name and address to INTIMIDATED OR HARRASSED, Fax: (248) 454-9561 between 75 days and 2:00 pm the Saturday vote a regular ballot. CALL ELECTION PROTECTION: before an election. Voters may apply to vote IT IS YOU RIGHT TO VOTE, EVEN IF: ELECTION PROTECTION DON’T LET ANYONE DENY absentee by mail or at the clerk’s office. • You are in line when the polls close. 1-866-OUR-VOTE YOU YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! Remember the polls are open between 7am The Law Center – Local Office AM I REQUIRED TO and 8pm. 248-454-9660 WHAT IS ELECTION PROTECTION? HAVE IDENTIFICATION • Your right to vote is challenged. Just The Law Center – Local Office Election Protection is a nonpartisan coali- TO VOTE AT THE POLLS? answer the questions and then vote. 248-332-2227 tion formed to ensure that all voters have an Every Michigan voter must present a equal opportunity to participate in the polit- picture identification OR sign a written affi- ical process. davit attesting that he or she is not in posses- sion of a picture identification at the time. Answers to The MERCY Quiz HOW CAN I VOTE EARLY BY This means that it is preferable that you have ABSENTEE BALLOT? a picture identification. However, if you do By: Kathleen J O'Quinn 3. “He has showed you, O man, what is A person may vote absentee for any one not have a picture identification, you may still good . And what does the Lord require of of the following reasons: vote. A written affidavit (which is a sworn In May 2011 we asked readers to iden- you, to act justly and to love mercy and to • Because of physical disability the statement) will be given to you for you to tify the source of these quotes because they walk humbly with your God.” person is unable to vote without assistance at sign. The affidavit will state that you do not were from different communities but they Bible, Book of Micah the polls have a picture identification in your posses- all gave honor to the value of mercy: • Religious beliefs sion. You will be allowed to cast a regular Beautiful things that I • Role as election official in another ballot, which counts as a regular vote. Can you attribute these themes on mercy have seen, to love mercy. to their rightful origins? See below for When I see mercy displayed it is heav- answers. enly to me. I feel I am being kept in the right and best place. The domain of Mercy is FELONS CAN VOTE, TOO! 1. “The quality of mercy is not strained. safest; better than space where rules are It dropeth as the gentle rain from heaven harshly applied, where there is no place for By: Earlene R. Baggett-Hayes may request an absentee voter ballot by mail upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed. error, no balm for all of us who surely fall to the city clerk or someone can obtain it for It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. short of perfection, no Love to cover our KNOW THE LAW, DON’T BE MISLED. you at http://www.michigan.gov/docu- …....That in the course of justice, none sins. ments/AbsentVoterBallot_1053777_7.pdf. of us should see salvation: we do pray for Mercy belongs in a world closer to the I HAVE A FELONY RECORD. The request for the absentee voter ballot mercy; and that same prayer doth teach us Divine. Yet we can put seeds of mercy in CAN I VOTE? must be signed by you. Either a member of all to render the deeds of mercy”. this imperfect place and feel a spark of YES. In Michigan, any person convicted your immediate family (including in-laws Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venus the sublime, a preview of perfection. of a crime in a court of Michigan, or another and grandparents, or grandchildren), a state, or in a federal court, who has been person residing in your household, or a 2. “Thou art our Protecting Friend, released from jail or prison, has the right to registered voter (provided he/she signs the therefore forgive us and have mercy on us, vote. If you were a qualified and registered application) can mail or deliver the applica- Thou, the Best of all who show forgive- voter prior to conviction, you should not be tion to the clerk for you. ness”. Thanksgiving for required to re-register to vote after being HOW CAN I RETURN A The Holy Quran mercy. released. COMPLETED BALLOT? An absent voter ballot may be delivered by placing the neces- Kathleen J O'Quinn I HAVE A MISDEMEANOR sary postage on the return envelope and November 2012 RECORD, CAN I VOTE? mailing it, or by delivering it personally to YES. In Michigan, any person convicted the office of the clerk. This may also be of a crime in a court of Michigan, or another handled by the immediate family member, In Honor of the brave men and women who have served our county in state, or in a federal court, who has been person residing in your household as the military Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC) released from jail or prison, has the right to described above. vote. If you were a qualified and registered It is important to note that all absent voter voter prior to conviction, you should not be ballots must be received by the clerk’s office required to re-register to vote after being before the close of the polls on Election released. Day (whether mailed or delivered in person). You may also inquire at the jail to deter- I HAVE A BENCH WARRANT. mine if any procedures are in place to allow Presents: CAN I VOTE ? for YES. The law does not prevent you from obtaining applications for absent voter voting because you have a bench warrant. ballots. Hire a Hero.... Some citizens have expressed concern that It really is a Win-Win for all! there may be police presence at polling CAN PAROLEES AND places which may lead to their arrest. While PROBATIONERS VOTE? Thursday November 15, 2012 – 1PM to 3pm police are only sometimes present at polling YES. Parolees and Probationers can vote places, their specific role is not to arrest indi- because they are not currently serving Where: Oakland County Conference Center viduals with bench warrants. Generally, they sentences and incarcerated. are present to ensure the smooth operation of 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 voting at the polls. I AM CURRENTLY IN JAIL SERVING A SENTENCE. CAN I VOTE? For Information contact Laura Robb I AM CURRENTLY IN JAIL NO. In Michigan, a person convicted of a [email protected] • (248) 691-8437 x 2974 AWAITING ARRAIGNMENT OR crime in a court of Michigan, or another TRIAL. CAN I VOTE? state, or in a federal court, who is currently Or YES. If you are in jail, and not currently serving time, and has not been released from Frank Russell serving a sentence, you have a right to vote. jail or prison, does not have a right to vote HOW CAN I GET A BALLOT? You (248)-858-5204 • [email protected] A POSITIVE NEWS SOURCE WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR Page 12 The Pontiac News November 1 - November 15, 2012 McLaren Oakland Riley Foundation Presents “Dancing with the Doctors”

PONTIAC — Do you think doctors can dance? Find out on Saturday, November 3, 2012, as McLaren Oakland Riley Foundation hosts Dancing with the Doctors at the Townsend Hotel. Dancing with the Doctors involves McLaren physicians partnering with professional dancers to raise money that will make a difference in the health and well-being of our community. Designed after the popular ABC show, Dancing with the Stars, the event will help raise vital funds for underserved children and families in northern Oakland County. In a joint community venture, the McLaren Oakland Riley Foundation is partnering with Fred Astaire Bloomfield Hills, who is hosting the dance sponsor of this event. Professional instructors from Fred Astaire will work with each physician individually to provide dance lessons and choreograph a routine that is tailored to each physician’s style and talents. We invite you to join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a fabulous dinner, silent auction and of course spectacular dancing entertainment. The silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dance competition follows at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $250 or $2,500 per table of 10. VIP tickets are $275 and include admission to the VIP, celebrity, and sponsor reception which will take place before the event at 5:30 p.m. Here is a sneak peek of some of the physicians who will be putting on their dancing shoes: Tressa Gardner, D.O., Preston Thomas, M.D., Harrison Tong, D.O., Mary Jo Voelpel, D.O., and Jonathan Zaidan, M.D. The dancers will face a panel of special guest judges including: Honorable Leo Bowman, Honorable Phyllis C. McMillen, Honorable Denise Langford Morris, and Honorable Wendy Potts.

Some of the programs that will benefit from this event include: • McLaren Oakland Children’s Clinic - providing 2,000 patient visits each year to uninsured children free of charge • Sister & Sister Free Mammogram Program – providing nearly 1,400 free mammogram screening and diagnostic mammograms to underserved women each year • OsteoCHAMPS - awarding $20,000 in scholarships to Pontiac High School students to attend Michigan State University’s OsteoCHAMPS residential summer program • Riley Scholars - providing in-school tutoring, mentoring, career days and other programs to ensure that Pontiac students are academically prepared to take advantage of the Pontiac Promise

For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets to Dancing with the Doctors, A Black Tie Gala, please call 248.338.5385 or visit www.mclaren.org/oakland .

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Sunday, November 4th • 7-9pm

Creative Arts Center Featuring 47 Williams St. • Pontiac Original monologues by Shani D & Hosted by: COCO from FM98WJLB.com Michael McDaniel, with spoken word by Ju Hall! Strolling reception with heavy Ticket Price: hor d’eovres and free valet parking & $25 (general) | $75 (VIP) | Donations private seating for VIP ticket holders

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President Obama supports collective bargaining because it gives workers a voice to negotiate for fair wages, benefits and safe Presidentworking Obama supports conditions. collective bargaining because it gives workers a voice to negotiate for fair wages, benefits and safe working conditions.Collective bargaining also levels the playing field for workers so CollectiveCEOs bargaining aren’t also the levels only the ones playing profiting field for from workers a company’s so success. CEOs aren’t the only ones profiting from a company’s success. Collective bargaining keeps our kids and communities safer by Collectiveallowing bargaining firefighters, keeps our kids police, and communities nurses and safer teachers by to negotiate for allowing firefighters,the tools, trainingpolice, nurses and andequipment teachers tothey negotiate need tofor do their jobs. the tools, training and equipment they need to do their jobs.

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Republican Brooks Patterson has the wrong priorities for Oakland County. I’m Democrat Kevin Howley and I have the right priorities for Oakland County. I know a strong economy with good jobs He supported Lansing depends on the strength of our schools. I won’t trade our children’s Republicans who cut 1 billion education for special interest giveaways. dollars out of our schools It’s time to move Oakland County forward. and raised taxes on seniors in order to give corporate special Vote Democrat Kevin Howley interests nearly 2 billion dollars. on November 6th.

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