Matthew C. Herch Jr.
Opinions Of A Madman
Web site: http://matthewherch.blogspot.com
Lifelong Hamtramck Citizen Matthew Herch’s Blog About The Trials and Tribulations of Living In the Urban Setting is Now Online.
Hamtramck, Michigan – 17/7/2010 – Blogger, designer, and full-time manager Matthew Herch has begun a weekly blog documenting the trials and tribulations of living in the urban setting, as well as documenting local and national news. His opinions of local and national politics, life, love, and other pressing topics are both entertaining and informative.
Reading and subscribing is highly recommended.

There will be a vigil tonight to honor Polish leaders killed in a plane crash in Russia on Saturday, followed by a procession to Our Lady Queen of Apostles and Mass. The vigil will be held at Zussman Park beginning at 6 p.m..

12/31: White Pines, Hallway, Stargrazer, This is Deer Country, Elle/theFonts, Ferdy Mayne, Annie Palmer, Electric Fire Babies, Chris Bathgate, Matt Jones about 11 hours ago from web
1/1: Timothy Monger, Ghost Heart, Fields of Industry, Ghostlady, Juliets, Prussia, Silverghost, Lighting Love, Champions of Breakfast, GLMS
1/2: Nathan K, Ethan Milner, Spitting Nickels, Greg McIntosh, Black Jake, Friendly Foes, Child Bite, JimRoll, HighStrung, Drunken Barn Dance
1/3: Whiskey Bottle, Alex Greiner, Landfill Mtn Boys, Small Houses, Secret Twins, Photographers, Anna Ash, Misty Lyn, FRuckus, Fred Thomas
Mittenfest IV: December 31-January 3, Ypsilanti, MI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2009
PRESS CONTACT: Steven Cherry , (313) 377-7130 scherry@defcode.com
Youth-driven community arts radio program founded in Hamtramck and Detroit
Hamtramck’s AM 1610 The Station has been awarded a Kresge Community Arts grant for it’s new youth-radio program: Expose Yourself to Art Radio.
AM 1610 The Station and Ladybug Studios, announce this new collaborative endeavor that will provide a radio journalism and production program for high school students living in Hamtramck and Southwest Detroit. The focus of Expose Yourself to Art Radio will be the coverage and reporting of community arts by youth interviewers and producers. Students’ work will air on AM 1610 in both communities. Expose Yourself to Art Radio will serve youth in uniquely challenged neighborhoods by allowing participants to report on, engage, and gain an understanding of art and culture their communities.
According to the collaborating organizations, goals of the program are to improve self-esteem, writing and speech skills, time-management, and perseverance. Participants will learn the value in supporting diverse creative communities while gaining important communication and technical skills they will carry into their professional, adult lives.
“This project intends to provide the positive perspective of Hamtramck and Southwest Detroit and shed light on two unique communities that face difficult challenges, however continue to find strength through celebrating cultural differences and embracing creative individualism.” says Aaron Timlin of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit.
Hamtramck’s AM 1610 The Station and CAID’s Ladybug Studios and will provide mentorship and guidance to student participants who will report, write, record, interview, and provide commentary on local arts and culture. The project team will be responsible for producing audio segments which will be part of a radio broadcast program containing the work of the participants.
“The broadcast signal at each location has the potential to reach roughly 28,000 people. That is over 50,000 people combined. The web stream has the potential to reach listeners worldwide. ” says Steve Cherry of AM 1610 The Station. “There’s so much to learn about the art and culture that our neighbors
celebrate, and who better to tell these stories?” Cherry continues.
AM 1610 The Station launched in May as Cherry’s hobby project. It’s a low-power AM station which is unregulated by the FCC and doesn’t require licensing. The Station’s mission is to “play, promote, and export Michigan artists’ work to the people of earth”. Cherry remarks, “Local arts and culture programming will add depth and understanding of the most exciting and beautiful things going on in our communities.”
The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit is a community based non-profit organization. CAID fosters and promotes the essential link between contemporary arts and contemporary society through its exhibitions, performances, critical and public discourse, and the funding of contemporary arts and art related activities.
For more information contact Steven Cherry at scherry@defcode.com or (313) 377-7130.

I do not have children or attend school board meetings, so the only information I have about candidates is from their campaigns. Feel free to leave a comment or send an e-mail with information I’ve missed.
Vote for two – 6 year term
Roberta Olko: Attended Wayne Community College. Former chemical process engineer licensed by the State of Michigan, and executive trainer in quality control. Registered as a candidate for State Representative. President of McDougall Street Block Club. Ran the only successful recall campaign in Hamtramck history of 3 school board members in 2004 for “misappropriation of funds”. Candidate for city council twice and also previously ran for school board. Challenger during the 1999 election.
Carol Pinckney: Resident of Hamtramck 10 years. Her children attended Hamtramck public schools. Worked in the district as a non-contract pre-school teacher, building substitute teacher, and summer school teacher. Hamtramck High School cheerleading coach, assistant drama coach, HOPE after-school program instructor. Executive board member of the Hamtramck NAACP and member of the Human Relations Commission. Hosted the Hamtramck Multi-Cultural Program for several years. Owner of LORAC Child Development Center.
Hedy Shulgon: Lifetime resident of Hamtramck. Employed by Hamtramck Public Schools for 16 years: has a degree in education. Secretary of the Hamtramck school board 5 years. Certification from Michigan Association of School Boards; serves as board liaison to the same. Board representative to Wayne County Regional Education Service Agency. Trained by International Institute for Restorative Practices in Bethleham, PA. Board of Directors for Detroit Area Institute on Aging. Member of Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition.
Elizabeth Zwolak: Resident of Hamtramck 44 years. Member of the school board 21 years. Current Treasurer of the school board. Frequently talks of working toward mutual understanding, giving respect to be respected, and the value of one’s name and reputation.
*Words in italics were added 11/1/09

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Love Meets Lust synth player, Mike Stefanski, was found dead in his home yesterday after apparently taking his own life.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Mike’s friends and family. His work was genius and will never be forgotten.
Love Meets Lust was one of the first contributors to THE STATION back in May and we are forever in their debt.

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***Notice***
A Special Meeting of the Hamtramck City Council will occur on Monday, July 20, 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall.
Agenda:
PRELIMINARY MATTERS
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Pledge of allegiance to the flag
4. Public Comments
SPECIAL BUSINESS
1. Approval of a City managed Bangladeshi Festival July 24, 25 & 26
ADJOURNMENT
Note: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the city clerk’s office at (313) 876-7700.

Note: This notice was posted on the inside door at City Hall.