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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 2, - 8 2009 Page D-4
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YOUR MONEY REALLY MATTERS The Detroit Public Library Commission
is seeking sealed competitive bids for a
In need of
Who has Your Power?
2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS.
advertising?
Bid documents may be obtained from
By Michael G. Shinn, CFP - Should a power of attorney be recorded?
the Purchasing Office located at 5201
Contributing Writer - A power of attorney does not have to be
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
recorded, although many attorneys do recom- 48202, or from the Detroit Public Library
Three years ago, my brother had a stroke. mend governmental recording. The power of website at detroitpubliclibrary.org.
What are
He and his wife, who predeceased him, only attorney should be discussed with the agent,
Documents are to be returned to the
you waiting
had a simple will leaving their assets to each close relatives and kept in a secure place that is
other. While he was in the hospital it was a accessible without a court order.
Purchasing Office no later than
on?
harrowing experience for his three daughters, An incapacitating accident or sudden ill-
Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 2:30
because he did not have a basic estate plan in ness can strike anyone at any time. Having
PM (Detroit Michigan Time). No late,
place. Who had the power to make medical powers of attorney in place provides them with
fax, or e-mail responses will be accept-
decisions for him? Who would take care of his the tools to make the best decisions in a timely
ed.
financial affairs and make the financial fashion.
Call for SMITHERMAN MEETS BIDEN
arrangements for medical procedures that he Michael G. Shinn, CFP, Registered
would need? Fortunately, my brother recov- Representative of This ad space could be yours
details VICE PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Dr. Herbert
ered from the stroke and he was able to put his and securities and 1-ANNOUNCEMENTS
basic estate plan in place. investment advisory
(313) 963-5522
Smitherman, Wayne State University School of Medicine
“Ninety percent of the population does not services offered
Assistant Dean for Urban and Community Health, during
HIGHLAND PARK HOUSING COMMISSION
have an up-to-date estate plan. Not having a through Financial
Biden’s recent Detroit visit. The two discussed the current
Renovations Projects – 2009
general power of attorney and a health care Network Investment
healthcare legislation, soon to be voted on by the Senate.
power can cause family conflicts and delays in Corporation, mem-
DOCUMENT 00020 - INVITATION TO BID
critical medical treatment,” states Attorney ber SIPC. Visit
Free skiing
William Smith of Cleveland, Ohio. www.shinnfinan-
Owner: Highland Park Housing Commission
What is a Power of Attorney?
cial.com for more 13725 John R.
information or to Highland Park, MI 48203
A power of attorney is an authorization to
send your comments
The Michigan Snowsports Industries principals recently received a “Cold is Cool”
act on someone else’s behalf in a legal or busi-
Architect: CLM Architects LLC
or questions to shin-
Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan packet with information on a variety of
5980 Greer Road
ness matter. The person giving the authoriza-
nm@financialnet-
kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and MSIA programs including application forms
West Bloomfield, MI 48324-1004
tion is called the grantor or principal. The per-
work.com. ©
Phone (248) 366-9444 / Fax (248) 366-1932
get healthy this winter. This is why MSIA for the Fourth Grade Passport. Kids can son or entity receiving the authorization is
Michael G. Shinn
has established a statewide program, which also pick up the applications at participating called the agent or attorney-in-fact. A power of
2009. Neither
The Highland Park Housing Commission requests sealed bid pro-
provides every fourth grader in Michigan MSIA ski shops and online at
attorney can be general and cover a wide range
Michael Shinn nor
posals for the Roofing Replacement Project, Siding Replacement
the opportunity to ski for free. Endorsed by www.goskimichigan.com. Although the
of activities or it can be limited in scope and
Financial Network
Project, Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project, and Downes Manor
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, skiing is free, MSIA charges a $15 printing
cover only a specific act. A power of attorney
provides legal advice.
Corridor Flooring Replacement Project; located within the City of
fourth graders can obtain a “Cold is Cool” and shipping fee for each passport ordered.
is only in effect while the grantor is alive. After
Please consult a legal
Highland Park, owned by the Highland Park Housing Commission.
Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to Participating ski areas include: Alpine
death, an individual’s will or the state’s laws of
professional before
Bid Documents will be available for a non-refundable fee of
three free lift tickets or trail passes at 21 par- Valley of White Lake; Boyne Highlands of
descent and distribution will take effect.
implementing any
$40.00, and distributed to Bidders/Contractors at the pre-bid con-
ticipating ski areas. Harbor Springs; Boyne Mountain of Boyne
The two most common forms that may be
strategy.
ference to be conducted at the Highland Park Housing
The “Cold is Cool” Fourth Grade Ski & Falls; Caberfae Peaks of Cadillac;
included in a basic estate plan are:
Commission, 13725 John R, Highland Park, Michigan at 3:00
A durable power of attorney allows an indi-
Ride Passport is one of the elements of Cannonsburg Ski Area of Cannonsburg;
p.m. EDT, Monday, December 7. Bidders are limited to one (1)
vidual to appoint someone to handle their
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MSIA’s “Cold is Cool” program, which is Cross Country Ski Headquarters of
set(s) of documents. Additional sets may be purchased for a non-
financial affairs, should they become incapaci-
refundable price of $50.00 per set.
dedicated to improving the health of the Roscommon; Crystal Mountain of
tated or unable to manage the finances.
children in our state by offering winter out- Thompsonville; Hanson Hills of Grayling;
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Having a valid durable power of attorney can REGARDING MATTERS
All work will be performed under the guidelines of the the
door activities for all Michigan kids and The Homestead of Glen Arbor; Indianhead
help the family avoid having a guardian or con-
TO COME
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act managed through the
their families. Mountain in Wakefield; Mt. Brighton of
servator appointed by the court during an indi-
Detroit Area Office of the Department of Housing and Urban
before the City Council
Steve Kershner, MSIA chairman and Brighton; Mt. Holiday of Traverse City;
vidual’s illness. of Detroit. Advertise-
Development. The Housing Commission reserves the right to
director of skiing at Shanty Creek Resorts, Norway Mountain of Norway; Nub’s Nob A durable health care power of attorney ments for bids and con-
accept any bids, to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities
says the association wants Michigan kids to of Harbor Springs; Otsego Club in Gaylord; empowers the agent to make health care relat-
tracts for purchases by
and/or informalities in any bid and to make the award in any man-
have the opportunity to ski or snowboard. Pine Mountain of Iron Mountain; Shanty ed decisions for the grantor while they are
the City of Detroit
ner deemed in the best interest of the Housing Commission.
appear daily in the
“Fourth grade is the perfect age to learn to Creek Resorts of Bellaire; Snow Snake Ski
incapacitated. This could include a full range
Detroit Legal News.
The Housing Commission reserves the right to accept any bids, to
ski. Nine- and ten-year-old kids have the & Golf of Harrison; Swiss Valley Ski Area
of medical decisions from routine care to life-
Copies are available at
reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities in
coordination to pick up the sport quickly,” of Jones; Timber Ridge Ski Area of Gobles;
sustaining treatment.
the City County Bldg.
any bid and to make the award in any manner deemed in the best
he adds. and Treetops Resort of Gaylord. The Cold
Sometimes there is confusion about the dif- and at 2001 W. interest of the Housing Commission.
In order for fourth graders to use the free is Cool Fourth Grade Ski & Ride Passport
ference between a durable health care power of
Lafayette, Detroit.
lift or trail pass coupons, a paying adult must has blackout dates at some of the participat-
attorney and a living will. A living will only
Bids will be received at the offices of the Housing Commission
accompany them. “We feel that fourth ing ski areas.
describes the grantors wishes concerning life-
WAYNE COUNTY
until 3:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, December 21, 2009. And will be
graders should be supervised by an adult These dates are noted on the application.
sustaining procedures, but it does not give
PURCHASING
publicly opened and read aloud at 3:35 p.m. the same day. Bids
another person the power to make medical
DIVISION
received after 3:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, December 21, 2009, will be
while on the slopes and trails. Our intention The Passport is not valid with any other pro-
decisions.
600 RANDOLPH
rejected in accordance with the Contract Documents and will be
is to make this a fun, affordable activity for gram or discount, including school pro- ROOM 146
returned unopened to the Bidder.
the entire family,” says Mickey grams.
Power Considerations DETROIT,
MacWilliams, MSIA executive director. For more information, visit
There are several important decisions the
MICHIGAN 48226
Bid Proposals shall be titled:
With the Passport, up to two fourth graders www.goski michigan.com and click on grantor has to make when creating a power of
(313) 224-5151
Bid Package #1: Roofing Replacement Project
can ski free with each paying adult. Cold is Cool – or call MSIA at (248) 620- attorney:
View the following
Bid Package #2: Siding Replacement Project
Michigan elementary and middle school 4448. - Choosing an agent- The persons author-
documents at: Bid Package #3: Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project
www.waynecounty.com
ized to be the agent has to be someone that the
Bid Package #4: Downes Manor Corridor Flooring
for verification of dates
Cease and desist challenges
grantor trusts. The agent is a “fiduciary” and is and project details
Replacement Project
legally bound to act with the highest degree of
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
and be delivered to:
to Rangel’s chairmanship
good faith on the behalf of the grantor. Besides
CONTROL #37-10-008
trust the agent has to understand the grantors FOR
Highland Park Housing Commission
wishes, have the time and energy to perform
VARIOUS FOOD 13725 John R.
ITEMS
By William Reed not the first Black Chair of a powerful
the required tasks and be knowledgeable.
Highland Park, MI 48203
Congressional Committee to be removed
Also, the grantor should consider a successor
DUE ON 12/11/09
Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the Housing
Is race related to rancor to remove from his position by peers. Rangel’s treat-
agent in the event the appointed agent prede- AT 2:30 PM
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Commission and shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified
Charles Rangel from his seat at the head of ment is remnant of procedures put in play 50
ceases the grantor or becomes incapacitated.
INVITATION FOR BIDS
check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount.
the House Ways and Means Committee? years ago when a racially-motivated
- When does the power take effect? - The
CONTROL
Black Americans leaders have reasons to Congress ousted his Harlem District prede-
grantor has to decide when the power takes #37-10-009A
SCHOOLS/EDUCATIONAL
FOR
think so. cessor, Adam Clayton Powell, from his
effect? A springing power of attorney is a
power that only takes effect after the incapaci-
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HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive a com-
Charles Bernard Rangel is an African- chairmanship of the House Education and
ty of the grantor or some other future event.
posix Kugel Mesh Patch between January
American icon deserving respect and reten- Labor Committee. History has set the mark
DUE ON 12/15/09
- How long is the power in effect? - The AT 2:30 PM
Advertise 2001 and Present? If the Kugal Patch was
tion of his office. His office as Chairman of in this matter. Both of Harlem’s congress-
grantor has the right to determine the length of
removed due to complications of bowel per-
the House Ways and Means Committee rep- men have used political acumen to break
time the power is in effect. If the grantor is of 64-HELP WANTED 64-HELP WANTED
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resents a watershed achievement for Blacks. down barriers and bridge divides on behalf
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Rangel has rose in rank and clout in the of Blacks.
time. A power of attorney ends at the grantors
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