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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 9-15, 2009 Page B-3
Destinations
of these cruises. A lot of the & Company at (248) 559-3200
Oasis of the Seas dates are or (800) 955-5154. We are lo-
selling out quickly. To book cated at 24611 Greenfield Rd.
By Linda Burgess
this cruise or any other vaca- in Southfield.
tion destinations, call Burgess
The world’s largest cruise
ship, the Oasis of the Seas,
has finally reached its maiden Are You Tired of Living
voyage to Florida. Hundreds of
people gathered on beaches
at both ends of the bridge for Paycheck to Paycheck?
hours to watch the beautiful
vessel sail by.
One of Burgess & Company
Travel’s group leaders, Charles Earn up to $300-$500 extra
Whiting, had an opportunity to
see the ship as it glided in and
Earn incredible income without
said, “It was a sight to see.”
The $1.5 billion ship rises leaving your job. Call now and
about 20 stories high. It fea-
tures vari-
listen to what these people
ous “neigh-
b o r h o o d s ”
have done! 3 min. message
– parks with
palm trees
and vines
( a r o u n d
Toll free 1-866-943-3439
1 2 , 0 0 0
plants on-
board), ice
People’s Bakery for the holidays
rinks, golf
c o u r s e s ,
People’s Bakery, 2765 S. Fort St., will be offering a variety of selections for last minute holi-
Linda Burgess flow riders,
day baking needs. From custard, apple and their popular sweet potato pie, People’s provides
zip lines,
friendly service and a wide range of pastries. It is open Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m.
and a 750 seat outdoor am-
phitheater that doubles as a
to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (313) 383-9090.
swimming pool by day and an
ocean front theater by night.
The pool has a diving tower
Internal Empowerment:
with springboards and two 33
ft. high dive platforms. There
Get out of leases early and
is also an indoor theater that
Chat With Chaps
seats 1300 guests.
lower monthly payments?
One of the “neighborhoods”
By Chaplain PJ Banks-Anderson
in record numbers on the streets of all major
is called Central Park and fea-
cities.
tures a square with boutiques, Jorgensen Ford is the only
I am fascinated with Roman numeral usages
restaurant and bars, including
My heart also aches for the huge loss of ser-
minority owned and oper-
because they are different and they give me
a bar that moves up and down
vice men and women who have died — 4,367
three decks, allowing guests
ated dealership within the
an opportunity to improve upon my left brain
in Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF) since 2003
practice and computer skills. On the Internet
to get on and off at different
city of Detroit. Jorgensen
and the 928 in Operation Enduring Freedom/
I found a converter to help me correctly use
levels. The Oasis also has four
Afghanistan (OEF) since 2001. There are hun-
swimming pools, volleyball
Ford has been in the city
Roman numbers for my articles.
dreds of thousands of grieving families (civilian
and basketball courts, a youth since 1949. Jorgesnen’s
Unlike the numbers we commonly use
and military) and military buddies this holiday
zone, theme parks and nurser-
season. Does it make you wonder if there is any
staff is fully certified and
(Arabic), the Romans did not have a symbol for ies for children.
0 and, the numeral placement within a number
hope? If so, you’re not wondering alone. ready to service and sat-
can sometimes indicate subtraction rather than
We are excited that depos-
My Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) col-
its are coming in for the Mich-
isfy you. We have pro-
addition. That was a lot of gobble-gook until I
league’s son was shot down in cold blood
looked at my Master of Divinity Degree and no-
igan Chronicle’s 20th Annual grams to meet all of your
seven years ago. She is learning how to carry
ticed it is dated May XI, MCMLXXXV, converted
Cruise Getaway sailing Nov.
her burden with the grace of a silk-spun gar-
transportation needs.
in a flash to May 11, 1985.
27-Dec. 4, 2010, giving cruis-
ment – very delicately. Today, she still grieves
ers time to pay their balance
W have a new and pre-
It would be wonderful if life were that simple
but not as one without hope. What has kept her
for a longer time with our lay-
sane and safe from committing suicide? How
owned vhecile center a
— just go to the Internet, type in your concern away plan. We also have James
did she manage her anger toward the murderer
Mr. Merlton Brandenberg,
and, there it is, the conversion, the answer. Parker whose group will be
fully certified staffed body
That is not the case, especially during this
with whom she had shared food at her dinner
sailing onboard this beautiful
Owner
shop, service and parts
year’s holiday season.
table? Starting next week, I’ll tell her story and
ship on Sept. 4, 2010 and Mar-
a grieving process. Until then, hold on.
deaprtment. Jorgensen is the dealership with the
I am not one of them, but I feel for people
ilyn Winfrey whose group sails
who are laid off, lost or losing their homes, and
This is the season of hope and gift giving.
on Dec. 4, 2010 on the Oasis.
big smile where friends bring friends to experience
wondering where and when the financial night-
Please gift my articles to others who may be
Call the office if you are
the best in automobile service. We don’t promise,
mare will end. Heretofore, domestic violence,
grieving.
interested in sailing on any
we deliver.
burglary and loss of life were (thought by some)
’Tis the season.
to be largely urban issues. Not anymore. Yes,
it is a tremendous loss among young, prom-
To be continued…
Lighthouse to
ising men and, now, women being murdered
host benefit
(313) 584-2250
‘The King
Peace Unity Church of
Clarkston presents a Coffee
www.jorgensenford.com
Shall Come’
House on Friday, Dec. 11, to
benefit Lighthouse Emergency
Our Lady of Hope Choir
Services of Clarkston.
8333 Michigan Ave. • Detroit, MI 48210
will present “The King Shall
This family-friendly evening
Come” on Sunday, Dec. 20, at
begins with open mic time at
the Capuchins’ St. Bonaven-
7 p.m. followed by a group of
ture Church, 1740 Mt. Elliott
uniquely talented performers
St., starting at 2 p.m.
who have entertained audienc-
It will be a choral medita-
es around the country. Pro-
tion, narrated by Father Jim
ceeds from the evening will be
Bjorum, featuring the Our
donated to Lighthouse Emer-
Lady of Hope Dance & Reper-
gency Services of Clarkston,
tory Company.
an organization that provides
financial help with utility ser-
For more information, call
vice shutoffs and evictions for
(313) 579-2100.
low-income Oakland County
residents.
WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM representatives in Detroit present
a check for $5,000 to Adopt-A-Child founder Delores Bennett.
Law Office Of
White Castle team members also adopted over 70 children to
provide warm clothing and toys for them at the annual Adopt-A-
carOLyn J. JacksOn
Child party at the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. Pictured
(from left) are Cheryl Collier, Diana Ford, Bob Harrison (White
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Castle), Delores Bennett of Adopt-A-Child and White Castle’s
John Chin and Nekia Mitchell.
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White Castle gives back
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to the community
248-978-8378
Delores Bennett has been attend will still receive gifts
www.cjjacksonlaw.com
changing the lives of thou- from NYIC later.
sands of children and their 18 Years Family Law Experience
parents for 25 years. Each
For additional facts or to
year, her organization, the
donate to Adopt-A-Child go to Former Friend of the Court Referee
Northend Youth Improvement
www.neyic.org.
Council’s (NYIC) Adopt-a-
Serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties
Child program, provides warm
clothes and toys for children
for Christmas. The Northend
Youth Improvement Council
(NYIC) is a 501(C)(2) non-profit
organization. Detroit Mayor
Dave Bing is honorary chair-
person for the annual Adopt-
A-Child Christmas Party on
Friday, Dec. 11, at Cobo Con-
ference/Exhibition Center,
starting at 6 p.m.
“This year has been espe-
cially difficult due to the strug-
gling economy and lack of jobs
in our community,” said Ben-
nett. “Adopt-a-Child is short
of funds needed to service
over 3,000 families this year,
so we are asking for the pub-
lic’s help with money, clothes
or toys for families that will be
attending the annual party at
Cobo next Friday evening.”
It’s the fourth year White
Castle team members are par-
ticipating. Each team member
purchased toys and warm
clothing for families. They ad-
opted over 75 kids, plus White
Castle recently presented
founder Bennett with $5,000
to help buy more warm cloth-
ing and toys for some of the
3,500 needy families that will
attend the yearly Christmas
party. Families that cannot
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