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www.hamtramckreview.com • email [email protected] (313) 365-5000 Wrongdoing or ‘Blowout’ stirs up memories of confusion? State police to decide city’s rich musical past By Charles Sercombe An investigation into the (Editor’s note: We’re pleased the past 13 years in various Matthew Dear unauthorized payment to a and tickled to announce that bars, clubs and social halls. and hundreds Christian-based organization former Citizen writer Walter In terms of overall quality, of others am- for lot cleaning it performed Wasacz is now contributing to this four-day party was ar- bitious and for the city has taken an un- The Review. Look for his guably one of the best -- and obscure since expected turn. weekly column on life in Ham- that's saying something con- 1998. The investigation into Acts tramck starting next week. sidering previous events It wasn't 29 of Hamtramck being con- This week, Walter reports on sponsored by alternative just spotty tracted to perform blight the Hamtramck Blowout, one weekly the Metro Times fea- maintenance in 2009 was ini- It’s blarney time. of the largest music festivals tially focused on who gave in the country. Welcome back One of Detroit’s best City Manager Bill Cooper the Walter.) traditions is about to OK to contract with the group break loose this Sunday – and who authorized paying By Walter Wasacz the annual St. Patrick’s Acts 29 a little over $13,000. For fans of music, or fans of quality here Oc- Day Parade. The parade is At the behest of City Coun- vibrant community life or fans and there; it topus, Detroit Cobras, the cilmember Cathie Gordon, the always held the Sunday of unseasonably warm late was consis- Sights, Cannon for heavy council asked Cooper to in- before St. Patrick’s Day, winter weather, they all had tently solid garage blues; Timmy's Organ- vestigate the matter. Cooper which is next Wednesday, one thing in common last across the ism, the Friendly Foes, Black reported that his administra- March 17. weekend: the Hamtramck board, with Lodge, Zoos of Berlin, the tion mishandled the contract Also this weekend, be Blowout, a mega-fest held in few misses Cold Wave and Silverghost for and the overseeing of the or- sure to “spring ahead” the city for at the 15 punchy art rock jams; Dial 81, ganization’s work. with the return of Daylight venues in Jamie Register & the Glen- The council never author- Savings Time. On Sunday the city and at the dales and Invincible for more ized a contract with Acts 29 morning at 2 a.m., set tured per- Majestic Theatre Center in urban rhythms and sounds; nor did it authorize a payment your clocks ahead one formances Detroit, where Detroit Threads for techno, Continued on page 2 hour. And as all Michiga- by Eminem, the pre-party Continued on page 7 nians know so well, that W h i t e was held on means an extra hour of S t r i p e s , two floors last Now’s the time daylight. Yea spring!! B r e n d a n Wednesday. to challenge Benson, The There was Go, Enemy s o m e t h i n g house values Squad, the for almost By Ian Perrotta This week Detroit Grand anybody into If you’re not satisfied with Pubahs, Von a Detroit your property tax assess- in history B o n d i e s , music vibe. ment, next week is your chance to do something • One of Hamtramck’s old- about it. est businesses, Campau Beginning Monday (March Clothing, first opened way 15) the yearly Board of Re- back in 1936. view will convene throughout the week for the purpose of • In 1967, the great divide examining, reviewing and cor- of Hamtramck began to take recting the 2010 Assessment place. That’s when construc- Role. It will be an opportunity tion of I-75 began, which re- for homeowners who feel quired dozens of houses in their taxes are too high to the city to be moved or lev- Happy challenge the assessed value eled. of their house. Source: Hamtramck Historical Commission The good news is that this year it is likely your taxes will go down anyway. According to St. Patrick’s City Assessor Tony Fuoco, res- idential property taxes will de- crease by an average of 7 percent. But despite that re- duction, he says he expects this year to be extremely Dr. Khalid Almasmari busy. 9743 Conant • Hamtramck Day! “People are looking at fore- 313-874-3130 Continued on page 3
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State police to decide People’s Community Services Continued from front page reaches out to those in need to the organization. Perhaps that either didn’t receive a Jankowski withdrew his mo- part of the original investiga- By Ian Perrotta sistance in meeting basic what has confused the matter second motion of support or tion. Had the council ap- tion. Review Staffwriter needs can now receive help is that Acts 29 was initially were shot down by the coun- proved it, it might have been Councilmember Catrina approached by the Michigan cil. The council appeared to a violation of the City Charter, Stackpoole said that since Are you struggling to meet at 8625 Jos. Campau be- State Department of Housing be confused on what action which bars the council from Platinum also billed the city your basic needs? If so, tween 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Development Authority to to take and what instructions dealing with the city man- for blight maintenance at the then People’s Community Monday through Friday. hire unemployed people to do to give state police investiga- ager’s administration directly. same time Acts 29 was doing Services has a program for Through the program, case lot cleanups in Hamtramck tors. The council is also forbidden the work, both needed to be you. managers are assigned to and Highland Park. At one point Councilmember to “give any order or direc- included in the investigation. Recently, People’s Com- assess individuals’ needs Cooper admitted his admin- Tom Jankowski took a totally tions, written or verbal, either City Attorney Allen said it munity Services announced and to help set accomplish- istration didn’t seem to know different direction and pro- publicly or privately, to any of was pointless to tell state po- that the Basic Needs Pro- able goals. Participants are that Acts 29 was contracted posed firing DPW Superintend- the subordinates of the city lice investigators what to in- gram, which is funded by evaluated to address partic- and failed to recognize a se- ent Martin Ladd, which City manager.” vestigate. He said the state The United Way, will be avail- ular needs regarding food, ries of red flags about the Attorney James Allen cau- Ladd is an appointee of will review the documents re- able at the Hamtramck clothing, health care, hous- matter. tioned the council to first meet Cooper. lated to the matter and de- Neighborhood Center. Resi- ing, employment, education, Last Thursday in a special in closed session to discuss. The Council’s last direction cide on its own what direction dents who need increased parenting and financial liter- meeting, the council unani- Jankowski read a prepared to the state police was to see to take. access to resources and as- mously agreed to have the statement saying that Ladd is if Acts 29 and another con- Continued on page 10 state police investigate the to blame for missing a series tractor, Platinum, fraudulently matter – a resolution the coun- of signals to see if Acts 29 billed the city for blight main- cil had already approved a few was properly contracted and tenance. Councilmember Mo- This week at the library... weeks prior to the meeting. if it was doing work it claimed hamed Hassan objected to English as a Second Language Class – Movie Wednesday - Wednesday, March The special meeting veered to do. having Platinum investigated Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. Classes 17 at 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is into a series of resolutions After their closed meeting, since the company was not are free of charge for Hamtramck resi- movie day at the library. Come and enjoy dents. our feature presentation, including pop- corn and snacks. Storytime at the Library - Saturday, March 13 at noon. All the children are in- Friends of the Library Meeting - Thurs- New Patient $ vited for a reading of holiday stories the day, March 18 at 6 p.m. FHPL President Special 69 library. Bring along your friends and stay Kathy Kristy and Treasurer George Gor- Includes Comprehensive Exam, Full Mouth Xrays, for the arts and crafts workshop. day invite all members and volunteers to Oral Cancer Screening, Gum Evaluation, participate in the regular monthly meet- Complete Treatment Plan, Consultation. Math Club Meeting - Tuesday, March 16 ing and election meeting of the FHPL. Children’s $ at 4 p.m. Mr. Nuo is the instructor for Special 70 the math club and math tutoring pro- The Economic Development Depart- (14 and under) Includes Exam, Cleaning, Fluoride, Xrays gram. ment has posted a huge map of Ham- • Full Cosmetic Dentistry Available tramck in the library and encourages the • Orthodontics (braces) • Root Canals • Extractions Meeting of the Library Board - Thursday, public to post comments about future • Oral Surgery • Implants • IV Sedation available April 8 at 6 p.m. Regular meeting of the development of various areas of our city. • Oral Cancer screenings • Zoom Whitening • Vizilite Plus Library Board will be held in the audito- Come down and share your ideas on Walk-ins Welcome On Tues and Thurs rium. The meeting is open to the public. how the city can be improved. For more information about events at the library Dawlat G. 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Hamtramck Housing Commission • Heat & Water (HHC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national Included origin, sex, handicap or familial status • Individual Kitchens • Income Based Rent • 24 Hour Security • Recreation Areas • On Site Mail • Exercise Room • Air Conditioned • Library Hamtramck Senior Plaza 2620 Holbrook St • Hamtramck • (313) 873-7878 Friday, March 12, 2010 Hamtramck Review Phone (313) 874-2100 3 Now’s the time to challenge house values Continued from front page closures and bank sales conditions of the economy, it through a sales study that Block Club Corner … around them, and they as- is unreasonable to expect as- took into consideration sev- sume their values are lower sessed values to reflect eral factors that affect home First Thursdays, 4 Cs Neighborhood 75) 6:30 p.m. in the Convent of St. Flo- as well,” says Fuoco. “How- prices of, say, $5,000. prices. Those factors in- Watch (if you live or have a business be- rian's Church, on Florian Street ever, that is not the case.” “Market value is the usual, cluded independent market tween Carpenter, Conant, Caniff, and Cam- For homeowners question- typical selling price between a analysis, short sale prices pau), 7 p.m. Hamtramck Recreation Fourth Thursdays, Southend Neighbor- ing why their taxes don’t re- willing seller and a willing and the values of houses Center, 1135 Charest, lower level hood Watch 6:30 p.m. in the People's flect what they paid for their buyer, under no duress and at sold in verified sales. Community Center on Joseph Campau and home, the answer lies in the an arm’s length transaction, If you feel that your taxes Second Mondays, Eastside Block Club (if Danforth, for all residents and businesses determining factor used to as- where the property has been don’t reflect the true value of you live or have a business East of Co- south of Holbrook. sess a house’s worth: real exposed to an open market your house, be prepared to nant) 7 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Apostles market value. Fuoco says for a reasonable amount of make your case. The more in- Church, Activity Center, entrance on Harold The Central Neighborhood Watch (Caniff, that while the board does time,” said Fuoco. formation to you have to back Street Conant, Holbrook, Campau is not meeting take into account the current So instead of tax assess- up your claim, the more likely at this time. The Hamtramck Housing Com- ments being set by sale price, it is to be accepted. Fuoco en- Second Wednesdays, 3 C7 Neighbor- mission Neighborhood Watch is not meet- St. Ladislaus Parish they will be determined by courages residents to bring hood Watch (if you live or have a business ing at this time. If you would like to help 90th Anniversary using figures obtained whatever evidence they feel between Carpenter, Campau, Caniff, and I- start these groups, call the Weed and Seed Fundraising event will help support their argu- 75) People's community Services Senior office at (313) 281-8150. ment to the Review Board. Center on Caniff, across from the Public Li- Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner The Review Board will be in brary Neighborhood Watch meetings are Saturday, March 13th session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. open to the public and all are welcome Held in St. Ladislaus gym on Monday and Thursday Third Wednesdays, Midtown Neighbor- to attend. If additional information is (corner of Caniff & Brombach) (March 15 and 18), and on hood Watch (if you live or have a business needed contact the Weed and Seed of- $10 per person. Tickets sold after Saturday Mass, LOOK Wednesday (March 17) from between Caniff, Campau, Holbrook and I- fice at (313) 281-8150. at Parish office (313-872-0709) or at the door. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. in City Hall at 3401 Evaline. Out on the Town
Belmont Bar: Sundays – 11625 Jos. Campau (313) Man dress Code In affect; 1117. Free WIFI. Hippo’s: Friendly service Skipper’s offers a wide se- Sunday Bloody (Mary) Sun- 365-CAPO (2276). Friday: Back Door Jam. and plenty of smiles; Beer lection of bottled beer as day and movie night w/ Tait- Doors open at 8:00 pm. 7 Brothers Bar: Ham- $2.25, Jagar Bombs well as six non-alcoholic bev- Nucleus, $3 mix your own Motor City Sports Bar: Free Cover before 9pm. 21 tramck’s hippest hangout $3.00, Jello Shots always; erages. Stop by for a good Bloody Mary. No Cover. Mon- Great burgers and beer – $1 and OVER welcome. Dress for actors, 11831 Jos. Cam- Open Wednesday - Satur- drink and a great time, drink days – Mademoiselle Mon- domestic beers every Tues- to Impress, Cover after 9 is pau; (313) 365-6576. day 3 p.m. till close; 11641 special s: Monday: $1 Cans, day featuring martini & day, draft beer $1 every day, $10!! Valet parking avail- Conant; (313) 893-5633. $2 Jameson shots; Tuesday: manicure specials all night, $2 well mixed drinks every able; Live broadcast on Mix Atlas Bar: One of the last $1.50 all Bud and Miller bot- w/ DJ Mike Alonso. No day, best char-grilled burg- 92.3 from 7pm- Midnight. neighborhood bars, come Jeans: As they say, charac- tles; Wednesday: 50 cents Cover. Tuesdays – Punk Fit- ers, hands-down put us to Saturday: Ladies free till shoot pool. $1 domestic ters are welcomed. 12002 off Motor City, Bell's, and ness followed by DJ Spinny; the test, karaoke every 10:30 pm; Wear what ever beer specials until 7 p.m. Jos. Campau; (313) 892- Founders; Thursday: 50 $1 PBR all night; No Cover Thursday, 9122 Jos. Cam- you want. Hot 102.7 Live and $1 Black Label & Schlitz 9689. cents off wine by the glass. to drink; Wednesdays -- Rock pau (313) 875-4710. Broadcast with BIG GREG until 8 p.m., 2363 Yemans. Merlot, Cabernet, Chardon- and Roll Karaoke with The and DJ Chandler. Valet Park- Roosevelt Bar: Where the nay, Pinot Grigio, 9735 Co- Millionaire. Over 80,000 Painted Lady: Mondays – $1 ing available; Carbon Lounge: 11474 locals go; 3424 Caniff; nant at Evaline. songs to choose from! No beer night w/ Todd. Tuesdays Joseph Campau. (313) 874-2239. cover;10215 Jos. Campau – B-movie Night. Wednesdays Small’s: Sundays - Nurse Suzy’s Bar: Chat with owner (313) 871-1966 Free WIFI. – Opium Den; Thursdays – your weekend hangover with Celina’s Sports Bar: Lots of Skipper’s Hamtown: Ham- Suzy – one of the best local Honky Tonk/Ladies Night, $2 Dave and Melody, $1 off TV’s, sports and hot women, tramck’s newest neighbor- bar owners; 2942 Evaline; Capo Lounge: No Cover wells; 2930 Jacob; (313) everything. Acoustic per- 11667 Jos. Campau; (313) hood “almost dive” bar. (313) 872-9016; Free WIFI. Charge. Tuesdays – 874-2991 formances on select nights. 365-4194. Karaoke, Thursdays are Mondays - Karaoke with Thirsty Thursdays Ladies Shadow Bar: Thursdays: Squid and Jared! Tuesday - Head Coach: A Hamtramck Night live DJ; Dress to Im- doors open at 10 p.m., Trivia Night! Game starts at tradition; 12001 Conant; press. Fridays and Satur- Ladies free till 10:30 pm 21 9 p.m. with tons of great (313) 366-6317. days – Live DJs. Sunday is and over only. FM 98 WJLB prizes and cheap drinks; SEXY SUNDAY live DJ with DJ Fingers; Business 10339 Conant, (313) 873-
Membership Drive! Call Be proud to show your card. 12002 Jos. Campau • (313) 892-9689 (313) 874-2100 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Virginia is Celebrating Wednesday, March 17th Her 37th Birthday Noon - 7pm. Hot corned beef & cabbage, potatoes, carrots, to Place bread n’ butter, carrot cake dessert. All for $7 donation. (Yes, Again!) NO COVER!!! Proceeds go to Wounded Warriors. Saturday, March 13th 9pm Entertainment • Food • The Works Your Ad in Enjoy DJ Chuckie Everyone! (Kinda like a real party!) • Characters Welcome! Karaoke & Music @ 9pm Wednesday • March 17th Out on the Every Friday & Saturday Night 9pm-2am St. Patrick's Party Sun 12pm-12am • Mon 1pm-12am T-F 1pm-2am • S 12pm-2am Party! Party! Party! Town Today! 11824 Jos. Campau • 313-893-1355 Characters Always Welcome! Food • Fun • Drinks Coney Go Out on the Hamtown! 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Breadsticks from 5am-11am. $ 35 $ 69 After 11am $4.89 + tax. 3 +tax 4 Piece 12001 Conant • Hamtramck 313-366-6317 1 Open 24 Hours • Drive-Thru • Closed Sunday & Holidays 4 Hamtramck Review Phone (313) 874-2100 Friday, March 12, 2010 Second Front Page For one driver, an expensive night of drinking By Charles Sercombe police were able to follow the grant from the city’s Down- stadium has historical signifi- There must have been some trail of radiator coolant leak- town Development Authority cance. It was built during the bad juju around Wendy’s burger ing from the car to his home to fix the wall. Great Depression in the joint over the weekend. on Goodson St. And there’s one more cin- 1930s and President Franklin On Friday at about 10:30 The shelter was removed der block wall coming down. D. Roosevelt visited the newly p.m. a wall made of cinder Monday morning. DPW Super- Over at Keyworth Stadium constructed stadium to per- block came crashing down on intendent Martin Ladd said school officials report a wall sonally dedicate it. Wendy’s parking lot, causing the driver will be charged for built to cover a former en- For Hamtramck, that is a damage to at least one car a new shelter. That alleged trance is falling down. The day no one will forget. but no injuries. City inspec- night of drinking will now cost tors say it appears someone the driver an additional accidently crashed into the $3,500. Cosmos end promising season wall recently, which weakened And speaking of brick walls the structure. tumbling down, anyone walk- with disappointing result The wall, which covered part ing near the former Citizen By Ian Perrotta points. However, despite the of New Martha Washington newspaper office on Jos. Review Staffwriter Cosmos’ impressive offense, Bakery’s building, was built in Campau and Zinow may want Well, there’s always next Nezich said some key calls the 1980s by the restaurant. to take a wide detour around year. down the stretch went to Lam- And then early Monday the building. The brick façade On Monday (March 8) the phere, which ultimately morning at 2:30 a.m. a sus- of the building has buckled Hamtramck High boys’ bas- helped seal the deal in the pected drunk driver collided and looks like it will come ketball team played the final 83-78 loss to the Rams. into a bus shelter near down at any moment. game of their season. In the “I was proud of the way my Support Your Wendy’s. The driver took off Ladd said the owner of the first round of district tourna- team played,” said Nezich, after striking the shelter but building recently received a ment play, the Cosmos lost to “and it came right down to Local Businesses Highland Park 74-45. Though the last 50 seconds.” Get Out on the no one had double figures, In fact, several of the Eldin Paric and Anthony Nre- games this year came down Hamtown! caj each had nine points and to the last minute. Though Junior Djuan Wilson added the final record of the team IT’S IN OUR HANDS seven of his own while grab- was 4-16, and the average dif- bing several rebounds. ference between winning and “In this game I think that losing was a mere five points. The U.S. Census Bureau is the disappointments from an Many games were decided by RECRUITING FOR: entire season of losing close a few bad passes or missed Crew Leader games took its toll,” said shots. More than a few Assistant Crew Leader Head Coach Mark Nezich. games had some question- 10300 Jos. Campau Last Thursday (March 4) the able calls by the referees. But (Corner of Trowbridge, across from Wendy’s) Enumerator team played Lamphere in regardless of this season’s Office Clerk Madison Heights. In this high- results, Nezich is optimistic (313) 873-2366 scoring game Hamtramck for next year. ofessional pharmacy serving your n Call TOLL FREE was led by Nrecaj and Javon- “I have a good nucleus re- A pr eeds. tae Hines, who had 25 and turning next year,” he says, Chet Kasprzak, Pharmacist to be scheduled for a basic skills test: 13 points, respectively. Also “and hopefully they will be • We accept most insurance policies Hours: 1-866-861-2010 contributing were Sadiq able to make the corrections • Our prices are very competitive Mon.-Fri. Islam, with 11 points, and necessary to be more suc- • We carry a large selection of natural 9am-5:30pm products, Polish medicines and cosmetics Sat. 9am-2pm Mike Kaigler, who had 10 cessful.”
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Some random thoughts on Letters • Letters making the ‘Blowout’ better Former councilmember says he’s at • Once again, the Ham- never returns her emails! ing, it makes little sense for fault for Acts 29 flap tramck Blowout was a • Good grief, Planet Ant, the Metro Times to hold its Late in 2007, at a Cities of ify the funding request the nothing more than sloppiness smashing success. answer your emails. Your pre-Blowout party in a venue Promise meeting with state of- state officials would make to on my behalf, and my failure • Although the event is pri- theater would be a wonder- in midtown Detroit. Why hold ficials, MSHDA proposed a their superiors. It was not nec- has caused a political contro- vately run by the Metro ful addition to the Blowout the party in Detroit when the blight elimination program essary that I attend, and I had versy. Times and they do a bang and would also add a cer- Blowout is all about Ham- which would employ homeless little to contribute to the con- I humbly offer my apology to up job, we have a few ideas tain “wow” factor to those tramck? people in our community. I versation. every person adversely af- to make this music festival driving into town. • We’d also like to see the was asked to act as a facilita- At the February, 2009 Cities fected by this failure, including even more successful in the • Now, let’s talk about eat- city administration play a tor representing the city to de- of Promise team meeting, I elected and appointed officials coming years. ing. It’s weird to us that bigger role. Is there any rea- velop such a program. acted as city co-chairman be- of the city, people associated • We understand that the Hamtramck Coney Island son why the city can’t at the After discussions with cause the mayor was unable with ACTS 29, and the resi- date of the Blowout, the first does not stay open for those very least erect a banner MSHDA, we decided that the to attend. The partnership dents of this city. I ask your weekend of March, was set needing a quick bite after over Jos. Campau welcom- correct partner for their pro- team was informed that a pro- forgiveness. years ago to coincide with the bars close, or for that ing visitors to the Blowout? posed program was the faith- gram had been developed in I know for a fact, however, the Detroit Music awards matter throughout the night. • And for those who think based non-profit was ACTS 29. partnership with ACTS 29, and that ACTS 29 fulfilled the exact and the upcoming South by • And Polonia Restaurant, the city should not play a MSHDA was familiar with the a funding request was ready to terms of the grant. This was a Southwest music festival what’s with keeping your role in a privately-run event, programming at ACTS 29, and move forward. grant to employ homeless peo- held in Austin, Texas. We’ve regular hours and closing up well, that’s just being small- NSHDA was operating under a The form called for the sen- ple during the summer of heard from several venue at 9 p.m.? And why don’t minded. Anyone want to bet larger state goal of partnering ior elected official’s signature, 2009 and to fund several job owners over the years that it you use your second story that the city of Austin in- with faith-based non-profits. and since the mayor was ab- coaches. ACTS 29 did the would be better to hold off hall for the overflow or even vests in the South by South- This was not the first part- sence, I signed the document work expected of them: to until April when the weather be another band venue? west festival? nership I facilitated between in her stead, acting as mayor give hope to a handful of resi- is nicer and more pre- • We don’t mean to pick • You bet, and why? Be- local non-profits under Cities pro tem. However, neither my dents living in their cars, and dictable. We can appreciate on these two restaurants cause the festival attracts of Promise. I worked to create signature nor the mayor’s sig- to provide them with current having something to do in but, golly, don’t you guys visitors and visitors spend a consortium of non-profits to nature, on a latter identical re- work experience. March after a weary winter, want to make money? money with the local busi- capture federal, state, and quest, obligated the city to any There is a legitimate discus- but the April suggestion • In our mind, Both Polo- nesses. local funding to create a “com- future spending or participa- sion to be had about whether makes sense. nia and the Polish Village • Hamtramck has plenty munity services building” to tion in the program. This was local government should fund • Coming into Hamtramck Café should erect a heated of musicians living here, and house several marginal non- just a request. work programs like this espe- on Caniff from the freeway, it tent in the city parking lot we should promote our city profits in town. The goal was To the best of my of my cially in a period of scarce re- struck us that it’s odd that they share and offer a buffet as a music city. to ensure the stability of these knowledge, the city was never sources. I would argue that Planet Ant Theater is not in- along with beer and bands. • No matter what, the organizations through the formally notified the request because of this expenditure, volved. A coor dinator of the If they don’t want to do that, Blowout has been a major economies of scale. This ef- had been approved by MSHDA. right around $75,000 was cir- Blowout, Eve Doster Knepp, someone should run with boost to Hamtramck and fort was not successful de- This notification would have culated through the local econ- who is also Hamtramck’s the idea because we saw the message here is that we spite countless hours of work, been the appropriate time to omy that would not be there Special Events Director, said plenty of people waiting to need to invest in it and and intense lobbying. secure the approval of the city otherwise, and in a recession she has tried to get Planet eat a good Polish meal. make it stronger and In addition, I secured council, which is the only body every little bit helps. Ant on board but the theater • And while we’re nitpick- stronger. $25,000 in funding for AC- that could have obligated the Sadly, that debate did not CESS from the city and the city. happen, because I did not Community Foundation of Where I failed you was in properly follow through and en- South Eastern Michigan, which lacking the follow through to sure this grant proposal was served as administrative reim- ensure this matter appeared placed on the council agenda. bursement for ACCESS’s work on the city council agenda im- Instead, another debate has The old days … Review “Whatever happened to a Hollywood comes a calling on Safe Routes to Schools. mediately. Every other pro- occurred. I am sorry this has reader and all around swell man kissing the hand of a … Well, almost. One of the I arranged and attended the gram and grant I was involved happened, and seeks your for- person, Patricia Serafino re- lady he was being intro- city’s last surviving neighbor- first meeting between repre- in obtained the necessary ap- giveness. cently stopped by and duced? hood auto repair shops was sentatives of MSHDA and provals from the appropriate dropped off a little essay on “Whatever happened to highlighted in a recent made- ACTS 29. I declined participat- sources prior to the implemen- Scott Klein the social graces society ‘ladies first’? in-Michigan movie. Dave ing in future meetings to solid- tation of the project. This was Hamtramck used to practice. “Whatever happened?” Tulecki’s repair shop, on Fellas, you might want to lis- Trouble at home … For a Brombach and Evaline, got ten up to what Pat has to say few hours on Wednesday, about 20 seconds of expo- in a musing she entitled, Hamtramck police issued an sure in a recently released “Whatever Happened?” alert over a missing 17-year- movie called “Anabelle and “Whatever happened to a old girl. By mid-day, the girl Bear.” young man opening the car had called home. It turns out Dave said although he ap- door for his date? she took off with her preciates the exposure, he “Whatever happened to a boyfriend, who is also 17 didn’t get a nickel for allowing man tipping or taking off his years old. Police say there is the movie crew to use his hat to a lady? no criminal wrongdoing. Yeah, shop for a scene. Dave, by “Whatever happened to a but you can bet someone is the way, has been in business man giving up his seat to a in a whole lot of trouble at for 22 years. Dave is also an lady? home. expert on Beatles trivia. The Hamtramck Review Published every Friday 3020 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI 48212 Phone: 313-874-2100 Fax: 313-874-2101 www.hamtramckreview.com • email [email protected] Editor/Publisher: John Ulaj Editor: Charles Sercombe Editorial/Sales: Alan Madeleine Copy Editor: Ian Perrotta This newspaper is not responsible for mistakes in advertising beyond the cost of the space involved. FUNERAL DIRECTORY When the need arises, these caring professionals are ready to help.
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Hamtown’s movers and shakers... By Alan Madeleine Support Your Local Who she is: chines and two verifying ma- Businesses chines between a staff of four Deb Nevinski, total. After that, I was on to recently retired Administrative the Department of Public PUBLIC NOTICE Assistant for Community & Works, where I did payroll for The City of Hamtramck is accepting bids from Economic Development for the 80- to 90-person DPW the City of Hamtramck staff. This is when the DPW licensed contractors for the following: was located on Buffalo You recently retired from Street, in a building that's Vacant Lot Clean Up; Tree Trimming & Tree Re- working for the City of Ham- now a charter school. moval; Lot Mowing & Clean Up; Board Up. tramck. What was your last day? And do you remember That's a lot of bouncing your first day worked? around! Please contact the Public Services office at Well, my last day worked Well, then came the layoffs, (313) 876-7700 for more information. was Jan. 29. I started work and I was off from between with the City on Oct. 29 of 1979 and '82. In the interim, 1973 -- 36 years ago. I worked for HELM in Highland Bids will be accepted until 11:00a.m. on Continued on page 8 March 10, 2010, and should be submitted to: You ended up as the Secre- City of Hamtramck, City Clerk, 3401 Evaline, tary for the Econom ic Devel- The Hamtramck Recreation Department Hamtramck, MI 48212. opment Department. What other position(s) did you pre- viously hold? I started off in an entry-level Presents an afternoon CITY OF HAMTRAMCK position in the Housing Code NOTICE OF MEETING OF Department in '73. From there, I went to the Con- of Family Bowling BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2010 troller's Office as clerical and I hereby give notice that the Board of Review for the reception. After that, I went City of Hamtramck will meet in City Hall at 3401 Eva- over to the Hamtramck Public line in said City on Monday, March 15 and Thursday, Library, again in a clerical ca- At Regal Lanes in Warren March 18, 2010 and will be in session from nine pacity. There were actually two of us doing more or less (9:00) o’clock in the morning until five (5:00) o’clock the same job. in the afternoon on each of said days. Also, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 12:00 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from one (1:00) o’clock What types of work did you Cost is $2 per person in the afternoon until nine (9:00) o’clock in the do at the library? ** In order to participate, you must ride the transportation provided. evening for the purpose of examining, reviewing and In addition to the usual cler- Anyone driving separately WILL NOT be admitted. correcting the 2010 Assessment Roll and hearing ical work, I worked the infor- ***You must pre-register. Registration deadline is Friday March 19 or when full. Payment complaints of all persons interested herein consid- mation desk, and regularly is due at time of registration. Registration is limited. ering themselves aggrieved thereby. cataloged books. I even did Price includes some in-depth research for Anthony F. Fuoco # Assessor for the City of Hamtramck patrons. 2 Games (313) 870-0325 # Shoes And from there? APPEAL HEARINGS BY APPOINTMENT # Pizza & Pop Back to the Controller's Of- APPOINTMENTS MADE BEGINNING fice a second time. This was # Transportation MARCH 1, 2010 IF UNABLE TO AT TEND IN in the late 70s, and working For more information please contact The Hamtramck PERSON LETTER APPEALS with a 70s computer system. Recreation Department at (313) 893-5520. ACCEPTED BY MARCH 17, 2010 We had four keypunch ma- Your Millage Dollars at Work!!!
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The purpose of the program, Department and City of Ham- Garcia). form, get- In late February, the Michi- according to a MSHDA press re- tramck will also contribute. It was easy to get nostalgic ting rapt gan State Housing Develop- lease, is “to take a comprehen- Downtown Development Au- and misty-eyed about the attention ment Authority (MSHDA) sive, market-driven approach thority Director Darren Grow past just by standing in front from fans announced that Hamtramck toward developing an action-ori- says he envisions a variety of of the Painted Lady, the leaning was one of seven cities cho- ented, downtown economic en- local community activists and same building sen to participate in the hancement strategy” which will, leaders working together to Downtowns of Promise pro- “over a five-year period or imple- accomplish steady economic gram. It was selected through mentation time, move forward a growth in Hamtramck. He a competitive grant process community's traditional down- says the partnerships could available only to communities town toward economic en- benefit both those involved already in the Cities of Prom- hancement.” and the city as a whole. time ise program. Although the program will “The effect on the city re- as did two of his bandmates The program is sponsored be spearheaded by profes- sulting from partnerships and (Odell Nails and David by the Michigan Main Street sionals, it wil l be executed by community involvement within Stroughter). Center at MSHDA in conjunc- volunteers. Over a three- Hamtramck should be evident At the Gates of Columbus, tion with the Michigan Munic- month period, the program almost immediately,” said Black Lodge entertained by ipal League. MSHDA will pay will incorporate volunteers Grow. “[And] certainly within a borrowing styles from an ear- 75 percent of the cost to and town hall meetings to cre- few short months.” lier era. Glammy traces of bring in a consulting firm that ate a strategy that can help Ziggy Stardust-era David specializes in the economic create jobs and spur invest- Bowie were blended with where Lili Kar- on the bar, against the wall in darker tones, musical and wowski once graced the the corner near the front, verbal, of Manchester groups punk rock nation by just seated around tables. So Coming Events like the Fall and Joy Division. being herself, no matter who were the Swamp Sisters, fea- The band played lean, mean MARCH, Wednesdays, 17, 24 &31 – The formation, call (313) 892-1310. were her guests: Iggy Pop, turing bassist-Small's Bar co- and grim, but was still evi- US Census Bureau will hold tests and appli- MARCH 24, Wednesday, noon – The Wayne Kramer, Joe Strummer owner and Detroit News dently having lots of fun: the cations for Census jobs at Acts 29 Fellow- Daughters of Isabella Mystical Rose Circle or the rest of the Clash. This scribe Melody s i n g e r ship, 12101 Jos. Campau. For more 736 will hold a “March Card & Bunco So- modified Hamtramck vertical Baetens (who information and to register, call (313) 365- cial,” featuring door and table prizes, raffle duplex operated as a lives in Ham- 2287. and “Share the Wealth.” Admission is $7, at speakeasy during prohibi- tramck, by the MARCH 13, Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. -- Queen of Apostle’s Activity Center, entrance tion, later evolving into way, and is Monthly Soup Kitchen at Holy Cross Church, on Harold St. Sam's Cafe, the Columbia one of the Pulaski at Fleming. All are welcome. TUESDAYS, 10- 11:30 a.m. -- A resume Bar and, most famously, city's biggest MARCH 14, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – The building workshop is now being offered every Lili's 21. The venue pre- advocates in Madonna Guild of Transfiguration Parish, Tuesday at People's Community Services, dated the Blowout by two print and 5830 Simon K in Detroit, will hold a “Card 8625 Jos. Campau. This is available to all decades, and had an incred- n e w s and Bunco” party, featuring table and door community members interested in learning ible run from the late 1970s media). prizes, a hot meal, refreshments, beverages, how to create resumes and cover letters. to 2002, when Lili's surviving dessert for $9 admission. You can reserve a Call (313) 875-1750 for more information. table for four or more with advanced tickets. WEDNESDAYS, 10 a.m.-noon – Ham- Call (586) 755-1257 or (586) 558-0173. tramck Narcotics Anonymous meets. The MARCH 20-21, Saturday & Sunday, doors meetings are open to anyone. For more infor- B a ke r ' s engaging the crowd by jump- open at 10 a.m. – Transfiguration Parish, mation, call Stephanie at (313) 576-7015. Streetcar ing into it, dancing with the 5830 Simon K in Detroit, is holding a “Closet THURSDAYS, 10 a.m.-noon – Hamtramck Bar -- a girls up front then inviting Sale” featuring gently used items. Refresh- AA “Back to Basics” Twelve Step meets. n a m e friends like Troy Gregory (the ments will be sold and on Sunday a mostac- Everyone is welcome. For more information, which cele- Witches, Dirtbombs) to join cioli dinner with dessert and beverage will be call Stephanie at (313) 576-7015. brates the the writhing mass of bodies sold for $6. To donate items and for more in- transit line onstage. that once Final attendance numbers connected weren't available nearly a H a m - week after the event, but tramck and down- who's counting? People got sons (she died almost three town Detroit by rail -- hosted what they came for, crowds years before) decided to Bloodbird, a band featuring were well behaved inside and close the business. the talents of Michael Segal, outside (according to police, In its place Painted Lady who played guitar with the no arrests or serious inci- has acquired an identity of under-appreciated Majesty dents were reported) and its own. 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Don't pull an Agassi Radio Dispatched ofof silence would be a good idea typicaltypical New Age nonsense Review Staffwriter low point of an otherwise ter- "onlyback twiceto Hamtramck, a week." Later it washis thisnear week the Gem,end ofand (Mayor) we'll prove Ray- odd general recollections? in -- but they added a couple this week Virgo, except that text Cappy, take comfort in knowing Three Fridays ago Ham- rific season. The varsity team 10% OFF moviemforovie the wife library complains, again, "Heand al-in wewmonde know there's Wojtowicz's more to winning term. 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Zak's second term -- troubleboards these over days. in City Hall -- wetime. know I could'vethe catch used we can a smallstop portioning of resources is this season in the Michigan High to their opponents’ 26 -- not • Residential & Commercial Installation or Repair Treasurer's Office as a he died in office. Kozerski, just like the Lily Tomlin char- worryingwU-Haulorrying truck that theto have New cleaned Agers Not to be combined with any other offer. wweek'seek's topic of discussion Aries, CCancerancer (June 21-July 22): SSchoolchool Athletic Association bbadad for a group of kids barely cashier; the Assessor's Of- Kozaren; things moved Libraacter (Sept from 22-Oct Laugh 23): In! Later knowout my something office, so we much don't--at stuff but don't let it turn into a Holly- Noticing that his cabin had no District Finals against the Fer- old enough to drive. 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