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10A TIMES HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN State News FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 Detroit fiscal chief claims Bing's budget needs work by $7.3 million. The coun- After being cil's Fiscal Analysis Division i elected may-also isn't confident changes or in a special (oDimSBd (dSlGlhl Jack Kevorkian says HBO biographical film unlikely to inspire action on issue By COREY WILLIAMS The Associated Press DETROIT Mayor Dave Bing is overestimating future revenue for cash-strapped Detroit in his proposed budget and is understating how much the city's deficit will be, according to the City Council's fiscal analysis director. In a report to the council Thursday, IrvinCorley Jr. said revenues in Bing's $2.9 billion budget might be overstated to reduce spending in fiscal 2010-11 can be achieved. "It is likely the city will be skating on thin ice to make it through the year in balance," Corley wrote.

Bing presented his budget to the council this month. The nine-member board will review it for approval before the start of the July 1 fiscal year. CK Mutttr Associated Press file photo STAR POWER: Actor Al Pacino, left, and Dr. Jack Kevorkian attend the premiere of 'You Don't Know Jack: The Life and Deaths of Jack Kevorkian' at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. The HBO biographical movie about Michigan assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian had its Detroit premiere Thursday at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

mmmm QEHilQDQMaD Dave Binn runoff election last May, Bing expressed concern the city could go broke and wind up in receivership. Detroit's financial picture is less dire now.but still deep in the red. Bing's budget is down from last year's $3.7 billion budget It includes cutting the number of city workers, contracts and bank accounts. -Zip- at the New York premiere of the film and praised the actor "down-to-earth" and his performance "superb." Kevorkian's friend and lawyer Mayer Morganroth said the pair hit it off, speaking for hours at dinner afterward. More than once, Morganroth said, Pacino told Kevorkian it was an honor to play him.

"It's a high honor for me," Kevorkian said. "You feel an By JEFF KAROUB The Associated Press DETROIT Jack Kevorkian says assisted suicide has been "discussed to death." The assisted suicide advocate known as "Dr. Death" said Thursday the HBO biographical movie, "You Don't Know Jack," is unlikely to inspire much action, but he's delighted and honored by the "superbly done" film about his crusade. "It may stimulate a little more discussion maybe even a little more probing discussion," Kevorkian said in a telephone interview. "But it won't stimulate anybody to act, I'm sure." The 82-year-old from Michigan has claimed he attended more than 130 deaths before being convicted of second-degree murder in 1999.

He said only the threat of returning to prison keeps him from assisting in more suicides. Kevorkian, who was released from prison nearly three years ago and spends much of his time writing books, said he continues to provide "moral courage" to the cause. Still, he's not interested in merely rekindling the debate he helped spur 20 years ago. He started making headlines on June 4, 1990, when the body of a woman with Alzheimer's disease was found in his van at an Oakland County park. Janet Adkins, 54, of Portland, received a lethal dose of drugs by pressing a button DEATH NOTICES David Henry Randall, 84 PORT HURON -David Henry Randall, 84, died Monday, April 19, 2010 survived by his wife, Barbara.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Marysville Funeral Home. Services 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Marcellous D.

Redmond, 22 ST. CLAIR-Marcellous De'Jon Redmond, 22, died Monday, April 12, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Amiesha and Michael Williams. A service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 in Colonial Woods Missionary Church.

Arrangements by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Lois Ann (Baird) MacPherson, 93 MARYSVILLE-Mrs. Lois IHUI mtsli i' irflftn '(til )iYH fy.ii: SiJMll til: iliiitti mmtiZ- HtirnnuSTrtt' on a machine developed by Kevorkian. "You'll hear people say, 'Well, it's in the news again, it's time for discussing this No it isn't. It's been discussed to death," he said.

"There's nothing new to say about it. It's a legitimate ethical medical practice as it was in ancient Rome and Greece." Kevorkianattendedarecep-tion and screening Thursday evening of "You Don't Know Jack" at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The film debuts Saturday and features Al Pacino as Kevorkian. Kevorkian walked the red carpet last week with Pacino Ann (Baird) MacPherson, 93, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She is survived by her three children, daughter, Bonnie Eberly and two sons, Dennis A.

MacPherson and Terrence MacPherson. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Marysville Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Marysville United Methodist Church. Barbara Jean Tomaszek, 64 MEMPHIS Barbara Jean Tomaszek, 64, died April 14, 2010. Survived by a son, Michael. Services 6 p.m. Friday at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond, with 5 p.m.

visitation. Patricia A. Getman, 88 ALGONAC- Patricia A. Getman, 88, died April 20, 2010. Survived by son and foster son, Mark Getman, and James Johnsoa Services 11 a.m.

Monday April 26, 2010 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Visitation Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Cheryl Garza, 64 IMLAY CITY Cheryl Garza, 64, died April 20, 2010. Survived by 4 children. Service Saturday 3 p.m.

at Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. Visitation 1 until the service. Merle E. Kitchin, 83 PORT HURON-Merle E. Kitchin, 83, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Survived by PORT HURON City. PLEASE PRINT Grad's Name School Parents' Names Address Phone Grandparents, $39.00 for 1 grad's photo. $49.00 viSaDmcDamEX. CardNo. Signature immediate surge of gratitude and pride." Kevorkian said his epitaph should reflect what he calls his "real virtue." "I am quite honest.

I have trouble lying. I don't like people who lie," he said. her three children, Sharon Lambert, David Kitchin, and Merlene Lindke. Service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Family Funeral Home-North.

Visitation, Friday 1-4 and 6-8 Joe B. Pafford, 79 PORT HURON Joe B. Pafford, 79, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Survived by his wife, Joan R. Pafford.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, with service 8 p.m. Mary Louise Menke, 74 ST. CLAIR -Mary Louise Menke, 74, died April 21, 2010. Survived by her Marine-au, Cindy Adams, Michelle Barron, Rhonda Reich-le, Deanna Gaedcke, John Menke, Janine Zimmer, and Moria Menke.

No visitatioa Service Monday April 26, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. Arrangements by Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp.

David C. Zauner, 59 FORT GRATIOT -David C. Zauner, 59, died April 22, 2010. Survived by his wife, Mary Jane Zauner. Services have been held.

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