HIGHLAND PARK
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The W tch ter Qubmen
organization co i of 2S
African-Americ n busine
and profe ion 1 men who
believe in the potential of all
children, but focus on tho e
who tart life behind. They're
concerned about the many fac­
tors that too often can rule out
any dre of college.
The crisis facing our young
men has compened the Club=­
men to become involved in
their liv before they head in
the wrong direction. That
make good en e. Role
model are important in the
lives of youngsfers, especially
Bl ck male youth.
THIS WO DER UL
group of dedicated men will
worlC with the local YMCA to
provide after- chool ctivities,
upport service , and career
counseling to middle- chool
tudent . Specifically, the
Clubmen will be mentors to
these youngsters. Providing
them with excellent role
models reinforces the fact that
African American men and
women succeed in the
workforce everyday. Too
many lack a trong male in­
fluence who can guide them in
a po itive direction.
Westchester Clubmen
President Hugh Price is en­
thusiastic abOut the project.
He understands bow impor:
tant it i for � people to take
responsibility for th1s nation's
children. "We adults have to
deliver the nuturing envimo­
ment in order for children to
take advantage of oppor­
tunities, "he ays.
Mr. Price joined tbe Club­
men seven years ago and be­
came president last year. He
has been commited to helping
children his adult life, begin­
ning with his' experience at
yare University .Even as a law
student he was a social group
worker responsible for six
adolescents referred by the
juvenile court. "We met three
afternoons a week to discuss
goals, aspirati ons and
�roblems," recaJIs Mr. Price.
We (Price and his wife) did
whatever we could do to bond
with them."
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Country Club, Illinois were recently on hand during th previe ree ption of
th Ir rt xhib. The xhib featur a coli ction of woodcut iIIu rat on, which captur d pr ou Iy-un­
known cen of African-American during the CMI War. The exhlb I pon orad by Henry Stalling of
Stalling II One Stop Check Cashing Center. (Photo By W nda F. Roquemore)
The Easiest Way Throuah This Door
Is Through This1Joor.
Before you dose the door on owning your own home, or improving it, call
Manufacturers Bank. We may be able to help because we offer a wide range of
home mortgage and hom improvement 1 ans to fit individual financial needs.
Home mortgage loans: 222-5325. Home Improvement loans: 222-2826.
N Dlr ctory Of African
Am rlcan Print. C,aft.
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Oevld AI • Bak.n L • Publ h
1 M3 Woodw.d 1202 • Box 711
(313) -4247
ADVERTISE
SHINES - DYEING
Mon-Thur.
1:30-5:30
Fr'" lit
1:3O-e:30
The Westchester Clubmen
is an organizations wi th a pres­
tigious membership. Members
have backgrounds in
medicine, law, education,
banking, as well as cartoonist
Ted Shearer, producer/direc­
tor John Carter, and honorary
member entertainer Cab Cal­
loway. "These distinguished
indiVIduals have acheived a
great deal in their lives and
want to g!ve omething back,"
ays Mr. Price.
By helping mOtivate young
men to pursue their goals
befote tbCy lose hope and po
sibly become tr:aPped in un­
elllP.lo!Dlent, cririle or druSS,
the ClUbmen are indeed givfng
something back. We all can
learn some lessons from the
Clubmen's efforts. They are
touching the lives of
youngsiers. And who know ?
One of the youngsters could
become the next 'Hugh Price
and continue the distin�hed
tradition of the WeStchester
Clubmen .
LEGAL NOnCE
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MICHIGA
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CITY OF HIGHLAND
PARK
The City of Highland
Park is requesting bids on
Life I nsurance for our City
employees. Information
can be obtained by
contacting the Personnel
Office (313) 252-0027.
Deadline is 4:30, April
16, 1992. The Bid Package
must be submitted to City
Clerk by the above date and
time.
Bid will be opened April
20, 1992 at City Council
Meeting. .
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Highland Park. MI
48203
Mich. Cit. Adv. 4/5/92
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The City of Inkster 1992 Memorial Day Parade
Planning Committee is now soliciting
Metro-area bands, churches, social groups,
civic organizations, clown troupes, equestrian
units and more to participate in the 23rd Annual
Inkster Memorial Day Parade
to be held May 25, 1992.
Individuals and groups interested in
. p rticipating in the parade via
marching/performing or vehicle unit, float
submission or the like are encourage to contact
the Inkster Parks and Recreation Complex at
728-7530 for more information.
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