Spike Lee's Wayne County "Malcolm X" aims to increase ¢ donors and save 50 Turns 20 page 9A lives page 7A TELEGRAM Volume 69 Number 20 WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 The NAACP is still relevant today Senate Democrats speakout "Right to Work" passes By Gina Steward - Telegram Publisher Despite Thousands of protestors

Youth members of the NAACP with President Yvonne White Michigan State Conference

Representatives from NAACP bers were trained on various the tone for the day. chapters from around the issues and the representa- Rutledge, who had been in state came to Ypsilanti on tives present were energized Lansing and not initially Saturday for the Michigan and encouraged to go out and allowed entrance into the State Conference. During the continue the work of the Gallery shared the happen- annual state meeting at the NAACP. ings of Thursday and how the Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle elected officials were handling Crest, president Yvonne A surprise visit by themselves. He expressed White presented awards to Congressman John Dingell his discontent with how the members of the year, mem- and State Representative David Rutledge helped to set NAACP page 7A

Photo by Bishop Walter L. StarghillJr Drum major’ inscription on Thousands of protesters travel to Lansing

Lansing - Michigan Senate anti-worker legislation. In passing MLK Memorial to be removed Democrats continued to voice the Right to Work bills today, the their support of Michigan workers House Republicans proved that The controversial “drum protesting at the Capitol today they are just as deaf to Michigan major” inscription on the and decried the Michigan House workers when they are right out- Martin Luther King Jr. of Representatives' passage of side their door as they have been Memorial on the National Mall so-called Right to Work legisla- to them back in their districts the in Washington will be tion. The Senate passed Senate last two years. Passing these removed rather than replaced Bill 116 and House Bill 4003 late bills is an act of war on under a plan announced last Thursday, and the bills were Michigan's middle class, and I finalized and approved by the Tuesday by federal officials. hope the Governor and the House today. These bills now go Republican legislators are ready to Governor Snyder for his signa- for the fight that is about to Interior Secretary Ken ture into law, a move that he has ensue." Salazar announced that the already publicly stated is a fore- decision followed consultation gone conclusion. Senate Minority Floor Leader with a “range of stakeholders” Tupac A. Hunter: "Michigan who agreed with the move. Senate Democratic Leader Republicans continued to show Gretchen Whitmer: "I have been how out of touch they are today, The quote in question — one proud to stand with Michigan as the House Majority ignored workers every step of the way, of more than a dozen on the the thousands of workers protest- and I was proud to sit down with ing all around them and passed site — is inscribed on one them in the Capitol today to MLK Memorial page 3A protest this unjust and malicious Right to work page 2A

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Right to Work legislation that will Snyder administration and leg- Why should I be tested for HIV? hurt our working families and our islative Republicans over the last economy. These bills are just the two years, but with the House By Gina C. Steward - Publisher latest in Governor Snyder and Majority's passage of the so- the Republican Majority's efforts called right-to-work legislation with HIV is unaware of their the U.S. to undermine the earning power today, Michigan Republicans infection. of Michigan's middle class. We have turned their backs on *While blacks represent will continue to stand up for Michigan workers for good." Despite increases in the total approximately 14% of the U.S. Michigan workers and make sure number of people living with population, they accounted for the concerns outside the Capitol Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood: HIV in the U.S. in recent years, almost half (46%) of people liv- are raised on the inside as well." "Michigan voters cherish their the annual number of new HIV ing with HIV in the U.S. in 2008, ability to collectively bargain for infections has remained rela- as well as an estimated 44% of Senator Glenn S. Anderson: their right to fair wages and ben- tively stable. However, new new infections in 2009. HIV "As a former auto worker and efits. It's a sad day when our vot- infections continue at far too infections among blacks overall union member, I am disgusted by ers' voices are silenced by their elected officials for the sake of high a level, with approximately have been roughly stable since this all-out assault on the working their own political agenda." 50,000 Americans becoming the early 1990s. men and women of Michigan. infected with HIV each year. Unionized Michigan workers Senator Bert Johnson: "The We have just completed our (Every 9.5 minutes someone is have fought for a century to ESTIMATED RATE OF Republicans controlling state second year of providing HIV infected with HIV) By risk improve working conditions and government have shown that awareness to our community. group, gay, bisexual, and other NEW HIV INFECTIONS, build Michigan's middle class. they care nothing for transparen- The good news is that each men having sex with men 2009, BY GENDER Republican policy makers and month more people are stop- outside wealthy special interests cy, or the voice of the middle (MSM) of all races remain the AND RACE/ETHNICITY class. There was no discussion, ping by the Telegram Business behind the push for so-called population most severely no deliberation, no thought to the Center to have a FREE HIV 'Right to Work' legislation are affected by HIV. effects of these bills. This was an test. We want to thank Ms. focused only on destroying organized labor and are wholly act of pure greed on behalf of Sharon Boyd from the Wayne *MSM accounted for 61% of all Governor Snyder and County Health Department for misguided if they think it will help new HIV infections in the U.S. improve Michigan's economy. Republican lawmakers. They are coming out each month and not in 2009, as well as nearly half Make no mistake about it, as only deepening the divide only testing people but also (49%) of people living with HIV President Obama said yesterday, between the haves and the have- educating them about the pro- in 2008 (the most recent year passage of this legislation is nots." tecting themselves so that they national prevalence data is about politics, not economics." will not contract this preventa- available). Senator Virgil K. Smith: "The ble disease. Senator Steve Bieda: "I'm pernicious attack on the middle *CDC estimates that MSM strongly opposed to these bills. class by this legislature is turning The articles that we run each account for just 2% of the U.S. The way this legislation was back the hands of time to the sharecropping days. When rich month about HIV are designed male population aged 13 and passed is an embarrassment. men who owned everything to inform our readers about older, but accounted for more When collective bargaining laws new statistics, new information were strengthened in Michigan in extorted cheap labor from men than 50% of all new HIV infec- Prejean J, Song R, Hernandez and events that are going on as 1965 it was done not only with and women who had nothing. tions annually from 2006 to A, Ziebell R, Green T, et al. it relates to HIV. We received a bipartisan support, but nearly This degradation of rights is bad 2009. In 2010, MSM accounted (2011) Estimated HIV Incidence for every worker in Michigan, lot of calls about the map that unanimously and signed by for 61% of HIV diagnoses. in the United States, 2006- whether they belong to a union or was posted in the November Governor George Romney. The 2009. repeal of those rights was done not." 29th issue of the Telegram that *In 2009, white MSM account- shows the level of HIV cases by single-party rule that attempt- ed for the largest number of Our goal for next year is to dou- Senator Rebekah Warren: per city. This week's issue I ed to silence any opposition. Say annual new HIV infections of ble the number of people that what you will about this legisla- "Today is a sad day for Michigan wanted to share more informa- any group in the U.S. (11,400), were tested in 2012 year. I tion, but we should all be families. Over the course of just a tion from the www.aids.gov followed closely by black MSM always tell people, "I don't need ashamed of the process by which few days, we have witnessed yet and www.cdc.gov/hiv websites. (10,800). to know your status, but you do. it passed." another devastating attack on the *Young, black MSM were the It only takes about 15 minutes middle class without any commit- The impact of the HIV/AIDS tee debate or public discussion. only risk group in the U.S. to of your time. If you are won- Senator John J. Gleason: "As a epidemic spans the nation with In the face of this injustice, thou- experience statistically signifi- dering 'Why should I be tested man of the Catholic faith, I firmly HIV diagnoses having been sands of concerned citizens trav- cant increases in new HIV for HIV? Here is the answer to believe that the dignity of work is reported in all 50 states, the infections from 2006-2009-from tied to the preservation of the eled to the Capitol today to make that question. their voices heard. Unfortunately, District of Columbia, and the 4,400 new HIV infections in rights of workers. Fair wages and U.S. dependencies, posses- safe work places are central to my colleagues on the other side 2006 to 6,500 infections in CDC believes that everyone sions, and associated nations. the equal treatment of all human of the aisle chose to ignore their 2009. should know whether or not beings. Men and women have protests and instead steer they are infected with HIV CDC estimates that more than died to protect these rights that Michigan in the wrong direction Among racial/ethnic groups, because there are important with this legislation." one million people are living Governor Snyder is going to get African Americans face the health benefits to this knowl- with HIV in the U.S.. One in five rid of with the stroke of a pen and most severe burden of HIV in edge. If you are HIV negative, Senator Coleman A. Young II: (20%) of those people living not a single committee hearing." you can take steps to make "This is a disgraceful, disgusting sure you stay that way. If you Senator Vincent Gregory: "Our and downright dangerous attack TELEGRAM find you are infected with HIV, unions are an integral part of our on workers' rights. The behavior of this legislature in passing Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 you can get treatment that can economy and our state's auto greatly improve your health and manufacturing industry, but they these bills is an affront to democ- OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER extend your life. also represent our public service racy and a subversion of the For the Cities of River Rouge & Ecorse workers, our nurses, our police Constitution that governs our ADJUNICATED for the city of Inkster state and nation. This is nothing If you have HIV, you can also officers, our fire fighters, our cor- SERVING less than a violation of the sacred take precautions to protect your rections officers and our teach- DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, trust given to us by the citizens of partners. Most people who find ers. Michigan workers have been LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAY- relentlessly marginalized by the Michigan." 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Michigan Minority National Newspaper Letters published in the Telegram does not Press Association Publishers Association neccessary reflect the views and opinions of the Telegram. Michigan Ethnic Media Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 What about MLK The National Black Caucus Kasandra Perkins? Memorial of State Legislators Goes to Football player kills girlfriend from page 1A the White House, side of the stone. The abbre- Releases Official Statement on the Fiscal Cliff By Julianne Malveaux - NNPA Columnist viated and paraphrased ver- side their sphere of control. sion of the line sparked con- Women are beaten or killed troversy in 2011 when because they didn’t cook dinner, acclaimed poet and author because they raised their voice, Maya Angelou said it made because they chose to spend the civil rights leader appear time with friends or family, to be arrogant. The line because, because. This vio- reads: “I was a drum major for lence does not know race, class justice, peace and righteous- or gender, though different ness.” groups have different levels of violence. While 1.5 million In fact, King’s original words, women experience domestic from a 1968 sermon at violence annually, African American women are 35 per- Ebenezer Baptist Church in cent more likely than White Atlanta, were: “If you want to women to be battered. say that I was a drum major, Without mentioning say that I was a drum major By now, it’s old news that names, the Kansas City Chiefs for justice. Say that I was a Kasandra Perkins was mur- called for a moment of silence drum major for peace. I was a dered by Kansas City Chiefs for victims of domestic violence drum major for righteousness. football player Jovan Belcher, during the game that Jovan And all of the other shallow who was her boyfriend and the Belcher did not play. With foot- things will not matter.” (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) father of her daughter. By now ball as the focus, they did not Angelou said that leaving out President Barack Obama drops by a National Black Caucus of we’ve read about how great a have the grace to mention the “if” changes the meaning. State Legislators meeting to discuss a balanced approach to the teammate Belcher was, how Kasandra Perkins by name. It debt limit and deficit reduction, in the Roosevelt Room of the would have made a difference if White House, Dec. 4, 2012. dedicated to his girlfriend and Initially, plans called for the daughter. We’ve read his hard- they had. Despite the fact that quote to be corrected. But the WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS State Legislators releases the scrabble story of moving from Belcher was a member of the original sculptor, Lei Yixin, WIRE)--The National Black following statement on the the University of Maine, hardly a KC team, there is a villain and a said removal was the best Caucus of State Legislators pending fiscal cliff: football powerhouse, to a covet- victim in this incident. (NBCSL) joined President "We support President ed slot in the NFL. Belcher has This type of violence is way to ensure the structural Barack Obama at a private been humanized, even such an epidemic that the integrity of the memorial, the Obama in taking a balanced White House meeting on enshrined, as his friends have Violence Against Women Act National Park Service said. and measured approach to the Tuesday to discuss the fiscal talked about him not having a (VAWA) was passed in 1994. fiscal cliff. NBCSL supports tax cliff and other policy issues. violent bone in his body. The act established an office in The plan announced Tuesday increases on the wealthiest 2% Former NBCSL member, What about Kasandra? the Department of Justice works will be submitted to the of Americans and opposes President Barack Obama urged It has been disturbing that the to prevent violence, and allocat- Commission of Fine Arts and increases on the 98% of ed $1.6 billion to work on vio- legislators to join him in asking news focused mostly on Jovan the National Capital Planning Americans who are already lence against women issues, Congress towards a fair, equi- struggling to get by. NBCSL (yes, I know, he was the famous Commission in January for including strengthening existing table deal for the middle class. also supports the President's one), with a focus on Kasandra their review, according to the state laws and raising aware- Representing over 600 legisla- improvements to the Child Tax only later in the week. Her Interior Department. friends said they did not want ness of this issue. Now the law tors from 45 states, NBCSL Credit and Earned Income Tax The news release included a her life to be overshadowed by is up for reauthorization, and agreed to support President Credit (EITC), an effective anti- the sympathetic coverage of some Republicans are holding it comment from Bernice A. Obama's plan and committed to poverty tool. We applaud the Jovan. up because they do not agree King, King’s youngest daugh- rallying constituents across the President's plan to support While Jovan Belcher with protections for Native ter and CEO of the King nation as well. small businesses through job- was clearly a troubled man, the American women, immigrant Center in Atlanta. "We will join you in creation incentives. bottom line is that Jovan Belcher women, and people in same- calling upon Congress to raise Policies and programs murdered Kasandra Perkins. sex couples. We know that “We are grateful that revenue by asking those who that the middle class and work- Not just shot her, he murdered VAWA is effective. Since its Secretary Salazar’s office and can afford it to pay a little more ing poor rely on will be gravely her. And then he killed himself. passage, intimate partner vio- the National Park Service has in taxes, and to cut spending in affected if a compromise is not lence has dropped by about 60 Yes, this is a tragedy, but it is taken such care to maintain a way that is smart and sustain- reached soon. We ask our con- percent, but it didn’t save also a murder, so let’s not use able in the short and long term," stituents to contact their Kasandra Perkins. If nothing the spirit and appearance of euphemisms, let’s just call it said President Barbara W. Congressional representatives else, her brutal murder reminds such an important monument what it is. The news reports that Ballard (KS). "Preventing cuts and join us in sending a mes- us why this act is so important. to our country’s history and Belcher was angry because to programs that are helping sage to our federal leaders. We Jovan Belcher had a my father’s memory,” she Kasandra Perkins went to a con- people is the only way to con- all need to pay our fair share temper, drank heavily, and had said. cert and came home at about tinue the progress we've all at least eight guns. Some say and have a fair shot at the one in the morning. But another made on the path to economic he had suffered multiple head American Dream. President report says that he was parked The memorial, which features recovery." injuries playing football. That’s Barack Obama's plan is aimed outside some other woman’s a commanding 30-foot statue NBCSL also shared its no excuse for a murder so bru- to give all Americans just that." house in the middle of the night. of King, arms folded across legislative priorities to improve tal that he shot Kasandra nine Go figure. his chest, emerging from a About the National Black Caucus of State times. And the stories about his the quality of life for all What do we know “Stone of Hope,” will remain Americans. The successful Legislators about Kasandra Perkins? The supposed nonviolence is con- The National Black Caucus of open to visitors during the implementation of many of State Legislators (NBCSL) is a member- 22-year-old woman from Texas tradicted by some of his college behavior, including punching work, but some of the statue these priorities is contingent ship association representing over 650 aspired to be a teacher and was will be covered at certain upon the results of current fed- African-American state legislators from 45 studying at a local community through a window when he was states, the District of Columbia, and the times. The project will begin in eral government negotiations U.S. Virgin Islands. NBCSL members rep- college. She had a 3-month-old frustrated by a girlfriend who did February or March, after the on the fiscal cliff. Priorities resent upwards of 50 million Americans of child, Zoey. She made friends not want to see him. This man all racial backgrounds. NBCSL tracks leg- include affordable housing and easily and worked with other was a serious candidate for annual King birthday obser- islation at all levels of government and homeownership, small busi- actively monitors state and federal policy wives and girlfriends of Chiefs anger management! vance. www.eurweb.com ness expansion, affordable initiatives to provide its members with players. She enjoyed going out Kasandra Perkins isn’t important information. Each year, NBCSL health care, rebuilding infra- with friends. There is probably the only woman who has been members pass policy resolutions that lots more to her story, but it has murdered by a husband or structure, education, and job directly impact federal and state policy. The boyfriend. According to the creation. organization focuses on U.S. domestic pol- been scantily reported. icy and is committed to policies that posi- Nobody knows what Department of Justice, three tively affect all Americans. Learn more at goes on in a relationship except women are killed by spouses or The National Black Caucus of www.nbcsl.org. those who are in it. So it is also partners every day. I don’t want disturbing to see Belcher’s to hear about the tragedy of LOZON friends take to the media to football player Jovan Belcher. I describe the relationship as want to mourn Kasandra and HARDWARE troubled and to suggest that the many women like her. And in Kasandra is at fault for her own her name, and in the name of murder. According to some, she others, we must all fight to get Celebrating the Violence Against Women FULL SERVICE HARDWARD & BUILDER’S SUPPLY provoked her own murder by 68 years of staying out late at night. Guess Act renewed. Computerized Paint matching * Screen & Window Repair * what? Belcher’s mother was providing news to Keys Cut * Masonry Suppliers * Blocks * Bricks * Steps caring for their infant. Sounds Julianne Malveaux is a like a control issue to me. 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It never Order of Service perate for her daughter's Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor deliverance, received it ends well. What you think Sunday School 10:00am because of her desperate you've accomplish only lasts Phone: 313 516-2482 - Sunday Morning Service 11:00am faith in Jesus (Mark 7:25-30). for a moment. Ask a Ponzi Email: [email protected] Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church ALL ARE WELCOME Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 3834 10th St {Mark 14:36} Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 4411 5th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Rev. 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Overall, Pastor “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light Let’s worship together down here so into my path." - Psalms 119:105 (313) 381-9303 we can live together up there ALL ARE WELCOME www.rfcm.org Page 5A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 *DEATH NOTICES* Christ-mas my favorite time of the year By Pastor Gerald M. Overall

Mother and Father to give to the childish side of Santa. I remember how my Christ-mas and celebrated mother would be all day long Christmas as Christian adult. preparing Christmas dinner I still have that same anticipa- and my father doing his part, tion as the days count down he liked to cook exotic birds to Christ-mas. It’s a wonderful and other animals like ducks thing to celebrate Christ-mas with food, family, gifts, parties CARMEN and rabbits. It was a wonder- ful time to be alive and it and friends. That was all right MCCORMICH KENNETH BRUCE seemed that the joy of Christ- for me when I was a child but June 6, 1929 - Nov 18, 2012 GRAY, SR mas was everywhere. Christ- when I became an adult, I May 22, 1924 - Nov 28, 2012 mas lights would glow brightly found the true meaning of Mz. Carmen was a profes- green for freedom, life, and Christ-mas. Now it’s even bet- sional top of the line chef and Coming from a musical family, red in remembrance of the ter. Now its toys for the kids, has cooked for many restau- he enjoyed jazz music and split blood of Christ the food, family, and friends and rants, catering jobs and what makes it all a Very Merry playing the trumpet. He was a Christ-mas have always been Savior. Songs of Christmas fundraisers. Christmas is King Jesus the fan of baseball and played the my favorite time of year. It is filled the air. It was a wonder Christ. Have you accepted position of third baseman for that time of year when even time then and even more She leaves to treasure her God’s Gift to all of us? Jesus the semi-professional team, the coldest person you knew wonderful for me today. You memory her only sister Mrs. is the Christ in Christ-mas the Inkster Panthers. could find a warm place in see, today for me it is not all Josephine Mizell Parker, her without him it would just be your heart. I remember as a about the toys, the dinner, the son Larry Trimble, six nieces: He leaves to cherish his libations, Santa Clause, or mas. Mrs. Itterlee McNiel, Kathleen child the anticipation I felt as memory: son, Kenneth Jr.; the days until Christmas even gifts from family and Parker, Evangelist Andrea Pastor Gerald M. Overall is sister, Frances; brothers, counted down. I remember friends. For me it is all about Ejimadu, Joan Parker, Lottie Pastor at Runner for Christ David (Selma) and Philip how my brother and I would Gods greatest gift to this Chaney, Tammy Chaney, and Ministries in Lincoln Park (Margaret); and many loving sour the catalogs to see all of world and that is his Son one nephew Petrie Chaney. and caring nieces, nephews, Jesus the Christ. You see She had hosts of great the latest toys and how we family and friends. Final would compile our lists for my when I grew up; I put away nieces, great nephews, Tribute entrusted to Chapel cousins, relatives and friends of Chimes Funeral Home. who she loved very much and (Chapelchimes .com) Pine Grove Baptist Church they loved her dearly. Her special cousins: Mrs. Kathy Offering Biblical Counseling authorized by Shelby, Charles McGilberry Christian Research & Development and special friends: Mrs. We offer Biblical Counseling in the areas of: Elenora Brown, Ms. Joyceann Family and Martial Problems, Pre-Martial Counseling, Gilkey and Mrs. Patricia Relationships, Stress, Anxiety, Depression , Fear and Williams. Final Tribute Worry, Anger, Resentment and Bitterness, Self-Image and entrusted to Chapel of Self-Awareness, Grief and Loss Chimes Funeral Home. (Chapelchimes .com) Biblical Counseling is by appointment only Contact Joseph Stephens, Director At 313-381-9722 1833 S. Electric Detroit, MI 48217

MYRON CHARLES GLENN, SR Mar 17, 1949 - Nov26, 2012

Myron enjoyed fishing, listen- ing to music and barbecuing. Although he had a very calm demeanor, he was also very festive and fashionable! In fact, he had a suit for every occasion! MILDRED SUSIE BRUNSON He leaves to treasure his May 27, 1938 - Nov 22, 2012 memories, his children; Myron Glenn, Jr., Mecca Weathers Susie was a very outspoken (Michael Sr.), Milton and Mary and an easy-going person. Glenn; his sister, Annette She will be truly missed as Evans; devoted cousin/sister, she was gifted in lifting the Margret Fryar; Five grandchil- spirits of others around her. dren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Final Survivors include her uncle's Tribute entrusted to Clora Charle (Loretta) Clark, Gill Funeral Home. (Margaret) Clark, her sons Parker Jaye Brunson III and Missed an Patrick (Helen) Juan Brunson; Issue of the Grand-children; Parker Joseph IV, Joe William, Telegram Shamita Latriece, Destiny Newspaper? Paris,Caprice Nicole, Patrick Javon, and Patience Ja'nae. Back Issues Are Available She is also survived by spe- 10748 W. Jefferson Ave, cial cousins Kenny Williams, River Rouge, MI 48218 Melvin Stewart and a host of other cousins, family, and Issue for the previous four friends. Final Tribute weeks are available for entrusted to Chapel of $ .50 Chimes Funeral Home. Issues older than four (Chapelchimes .com) weeks are limited and available for $1.00 - please call ahead for availablity. 313-928-2955 Page 6A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 GIVING CIRCLE Financially Speaking How to Avoid Extreme makeover Miller style!!! Holiday Scams By: Shaunda Miller

Financial scams tend to pop customers to pay for all up more around the holidays. accommodations upfront, and Consumers are busy, buying they may not provide a lots of goods and more than phone number or e-mail willing to shell out extra cash address for customer support. for those in need. While gen- erosity is the theme of the Fake Contest Alerts: Many (Merritt Family overwhelmed with joy after seeing surprised extreme makeover) season, it's vital consumers scammers use telemarketing exhibit caution when making to tempt consumers This is the season of giving. about a family that was really an extreme makeover. The any purchase or donating to a with prizes from fake con- We often hear about acts of struggling, she talked with her entire place was painted and charity. To help you stay alert tests. Be very skeptical if you kindness that make national mother, Zedora and her broth- trimmed. New furniture was and financially secure, get a call out of the blue news. The Telegram thought er, Mayor Pro Tem, John placed in every room. In the we've compiled a list outlining about winning a big ticket item its readers might enjoy read- Miller and they decided to do living room was a brand new the top holiday scams: like a luxury vacation. Don't ing one that happened in our something special to make flat screen. Obviously, the put down a deposit or community. their Christmas brighter. Merritt family was over- Fake Charities: Fake charities provide the caller with any whelmed with joy. are among the most popular personal data. The call is like- The Miller Family decided to They sent the Merritt Family holiday scams, soliciting ly a scam, especially if do something really special away for the day and went to When asked why they did it, consumers over the phone, e- you can't recall entering the for a family in Ecorse. After work. Ten hours later, when Mrs. Miller said "the people mail and through direct mail. contest. Similarly, scammers School Board Member, Merritt's returned they found of this community have been To avoid these scams, only may utilize these same Shaunda Miller-Giles learned their home had experienced good to us. Both of our busi- donate money to charities you techniques to solicit personal nesses - Zee's Income Tax know and trust. If a new char- information with cell phone Services and John's ity piques your interest, be text messages, asking the Property Management sure to verify its existence on recipient to call a toll-free Company have done well Charity Navigator or the BBB number. This is referred to as over the years. We have Wise Giving Alliance. If you "smishing." Be sure to been blessed and thought can't locate the charity in alert children, seniors and we should be a blessing to question, use the online others who may not be cell someone else." During this search tools to find a different phone savvy about these season, you may not be charity with a similar mis- types of scams. able to do what the Miller's sion. have done, but if you share Naming a Star: It may sound what you can with someone Fraudulent Travel Packages: appealing to have your loved else their Christmas will be Travel costs can skyrocket one's name immortalized brighter! Special thanks to during the holidays, steering in the night sky, but it's not Rashad Jones and School many consumers online in really going to happen. You Board Members Alean search of deals. Take time to are simply paying for a Nixon, Apirl Ackerman-Elias, research your options, and Community members help to setup beds plaque - not an actual star. and for their hard work. again, only purchase travel These types of services have packages from reputable been around for a while, companies you know and but consumers still fall into the trust. Fake travel sites may trap. The truth is, the offer amazing deals on vaca- International Astronomical tion rentals or hotels to lure Union is the only organization you into providing personal designated to name stars, information that can be used and it does not open the Send your to steal your identity or tap opportunity up to the public. your bank account. This prac- You would be much better off tice is known as "phishing." making a gift or spending your Christmas & New Year’s Fake travel sites may require money in another manner. Greeting to the Community in the NEED A DOCUMENT FAXED? Telegram Newspaper FAXES RECEIVED & SENT Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community for more than Half a Century TELEGRAM BUSINESS CENTER 10748 W. JEFFERSON AVE, RIVER ROUGE, (313) 928-2955 CHECK US OUT! Call for Details We’re on the Web www.telegramnews.net (313) 928-2955 Facebook and Twitter Email - [email protected] Fax - 313-928-3014 @telegramnews Page 7A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 Information Center prepares gifts for Adopt Wayne County aims to A Family/Holiday Assistance Program increase donors and save lives

TIC Volunteer, Cheryl Drake assists with gift bags on Pick up Day at PNC Bank, 2010 Gift of Life is trying to help Taylor, MI. The Information This year the need is greater adding 25,000 new Wayne provided 25 Thanksgiving bas- Detroit and Wayne County Center's Holiday Assistance than ever and donors of the County names to the donor kets and 70 food boxes to com- close the gap between its Program/Adopt-a-Family is past are now asking for assis- munity residents. registry by the end of the year. great need for transplants and underway providing holiday tance." The Information its low percentage of donors.. gifts for low-income families. The Holiday Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-prof- "Saving a life is what the This program matches families Assistance Program is an it organization which serves the donor registry is all about, and with community donors for annual program which begins Downriver and surrounding The ad campaign features there isn't anything more extra assistance during the hol- with registration in October and communities. Since 1975, The five Wayne County residents - important than that," said iday season. The Adopt-a- ends in mid December. Clients Information Center provides all waiting for life-saving Wayne County Executive Family program is supported by will be picking up holiday gifts comprehensive information and organ transplants. About one- Robert Ficano. "We encour- private donations, churches Monday, December 17th from referral services for the general third of the more than 3,000 age individuals, whether they and local businesses. This sea- 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at PNC public, assistance to unem- Michigan residents waiting for live in Wayne County or else- sonal program has been widely Bank, 16333 Trenton Road, ployed workers, services for organ transplants live in where, to sign up on the reg- successful over the last 30 Southgate, MI. If you would like seniors and the disabled per- Wayne County, yet just 25 istry and ask their friends and years due to generous commu- to adopt a family or donate to sons, support and training for percent of the county's adults family to do the same." nity donations. the Holiday Assistance people in caregiver roles, and are registered organ, tissue Holiday Assistance Program, please contact Lori many other crisis intervention and eye donors. That com- Coordinator, Lori Stevenson Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Stevenson at The Information services that respond to com- pares with over 37 percent of has noticed changes in the pro- added: "The need for organ Center, 734-282-7171. munity members' needs. adults statewide (2.85 million) gram's participants, "In past This year 161 families transplants is disproportion- The Information and about 43 percent nation- years, single mothers were will be assisted through the hol- ately high among ethnic Center - 20500 Eureka Road, ally registered as donors. requesting assistance; recently iday assistance program. Suite 110, Taylor, MI. - (734) minorities. We recognize the we've seeing more fathers and During the Thanksgiving holi- 282-7171 - need to promote awareness Secretary of State Ruth two-parent families involved. day, The Information Center www.theinfocenter.info and education about organ Johnson has pledged her and tissue donation within the support and is asking resi- city of Detroit." dents to consider adding their names to the Michigan Organ "All of this attention to organ NAACP Donor Registry, a confidential donation gives me more hope database of people who want From page 1A than ever for a transplant," to give the gift of life. said 31-year-old Teresa President Michigan State Harris of Detroit. Harris, who Conference, Yvonne White, "We are driven to help every is featured in the video cam- talked about the voter turnout patient waiting in Michigan paign, goes to dialysis three in the November election, the have the best shot possible times a week as she waits for voter suppression law and the for a second chance at life," a new kidney. relevancy of the NAACP. She said Richard Pietroski, CEO said, "The work that the of Gift of Life Michigan. "Our Signing the back of your dri- NAACP does don't go unno- collaboration with Wayne ver's license is no longer the ticed. The NAACP registered County and the city of Detroit way to become a donor in a record number of people to increase donation aware- Michigan. Instead, you must and then got them to the polls. ness and registrations will join the Michigan Organ The work doesn't stop with lend more hope to those who Donor Registry to receive a the election, the message desperately need transplants red heart emblem for the front must be put in the street that in Wayne County, the state of of your license. To do so, go we must stay engaged and Michigan and throughout our to www.giftoflifemichigan.org, active. We must stand up in nation." call 800.482.4881 or visit any our community. Our ances- Secretary of State branch tors knew that they would Wayne County and the city of office. never see this day, but we Detroit have pledged to host stand here on the backs of the donor registry link on their Gift of Life Michigan works them that went through the websites and to reach out to with hospitals statewide as struggle. The reason we fight their thousands of employees the intermediary between day in and day out is not for to encourage them and their donors and their families, us. We must make sure that families to join. They and Gift physicians and hospital staff. State Representative David Rutledge and the legacy of the NAACP and of Life have set a goal of U.S. Congressman John Dingell the victories and the struggles are passed on to our youth." For more information on the Right to Work Bill had been "The NAACP has done deeds NAACP and membership visit processed. Rutledge said, and has been a lesson to all COMPLETE SHOE SERVICE www.michigannaacp.org. OK Shoe Repair "One hand can't clap. We around the world." He also have to work together." He address the Right to Work Bill We can refinish & repair those also enforced that members trying to be passed during the Help the kids in leather coats and jackets of the NAACP must recommit Lame Duck Session. "The your community themselves because there is trade unions created the mid- 9-5:30 TUES - FRI work to be done. dle class and this bill is an Be a 9-5 SAT attempt to destroy the unions. (313) 928-2320 Congressman Dingell reflect- The nation needs the wisdom ed on the love in the words of of the NAACP and its chal- mentor 1118 SOUTHFIELD RD 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'. lenges like this that the 2 BLKS. E. of FORT ST He talked about the determi- NAACP was created. today! LINCOLN PARK nation to go forward. He said, Page 8A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW BUSINESS National Kidney Foundation of Michigan I am what grandma used to bake Provides tips for managing & preventing By LaTasha Johnson - Contributing Writer cakes, and banana pudding. She designs cakes for wed- diabetes during the Holiday Season dings, birthdays, and anniver- saries. Angel's Bake - N - *Bring a healthy dish to share Cakes offers cookies, brown- with family and friends. ies, mini-cakes, candies, *Step away from the buffet chocolate covered fruits and while chatting to avoid grazing edible arrangements. Angel's on finger foods. Bake -N-Cakes even offers *When holding your own holi- decorating parties and class- day dinners, consider healthi- es. er alternatives for traditional meats such as skinless meat During the first 2 weeks in and poultry instead of fried January while everyone is dishes. contemplating losing weight in the new year, Angel's Bake - ANN ARBOR, MICH.-The hol- There are also ways that you N- Cakes will be closed to iday season can be a difficult can fit physical activity into a build up their supply. After the time for managing and pre- packed holiday schedule first 2 weeks of every new venting diabetes-holiday when you have little time to Air Force One cake created with Love year people often realize that gatherings, football playoffs, visit the gym. Try some of they don't really want to lose and other celebrations make it these small steps! Angela Singleton, a River Teachers get 10% off) and weight. Angel's Bake - N hard to stick to a healthy diet Rouge native for over 21 Fresh Bread Friday (offering Cakes will be ready for you because of all the unhealthy *Park as far away as possible years, is ready to serve the yeast rolls). with new cakes and treats. foods that are readily avail- from stores while doing holi- Downriver communities with able. The National Kidney day shopping. her tasty treats. Angela has Some of her specialty cakes You can locate Angel's Bake - Foundation of Michigan *Powerwalk to different stores been grasping skills in the are 7 Up Pound Cake, N- Cakes on facebook at (NKFM) is providing tips to in the mall instead of driving kitchen with her mother and German Chocolate Cake, angelsbakencakes or visit her help people with and at risk to them. grandmother since the young Cake Push Pops and cake website www. for diabetes maintain a *Dance and participate in age of 8. "When you love to pops, decorated and custom Angelsbakencakes.com. healthy lifestyle during the games instead of hanging eat you, often times you find holidays. around the food table at par- yourself in the kitchen." She ties. wanted to learn to bake what Diabetes is the leading cause *Volunteer to help set up for she enjoyed to eat; cakes. of kidney failure, causing over parties by moving Angela has a degree in 40% of all kidney failure tables/chairs and putting up Japanese where she would cases. Over 9% of all decorations. work in the translation depart- Michigan adults have been ment. Often time God has a diagnosed with diabetes, and In the midst of the fun and fes- purpose for us that we do not over 360,000 Michigan adults tivities that are going on this always understand or exactly are estimated to have dia- month, make sure not to for- pray for. I asked Angela how betes but are currently undi- get about the importance of many times have you spoken agnosed. The good news is managing your health. Japanese at your bakery, she that type 2 diabetes can be Though it's easy to leave dia- replied "once." both managed and prevented betes management and pre- by implementing a healthy vention out in the cold this For years as an adult, Angela lifestyle. holiday season, remember baked custom cakes from the that the best gift you can give comfort of her home. She Honey-glazed ham and but- tery mashed potatoes are your friends and family is a wants her customers to healthier you. understand that you can get popular for festive dinners, the cake that grandma made while chicken wings and pizza For more information on dia- with the homemade ingredi- are among the favorites at betes, please visit ents for an affordable price. football playoffs and other www.YourDiabetesInfo.org. "Every ingredient is turned, gatherings with friends. Along You can also find out about fit- mixed, and beat with love." with these possible setbacks, ness programs, disease man- Over the last 10 years, Angela the busyness of the holiday agement classes, and more has gained many new skills in season can make it seem offered by the NKFM at custom cake decorating. In impossible to find time to www.nkfm.org. May of 2012, Angela and exercise. There are, however, Angel's Bake - n- Cakes some healthy eating tips that About the NKFM: can help you stay on track For over a decade, the NKFM has been moved from her home and focused on reducing health disparities. The she opened a bakery at 3969 with reaching your goals! NKFM has received multi-year grants from the Centers for Disease Control and the Fort Street in Lincoln Park. *Eat a healthy snack before HHS Office on Women's Health to help going to a party to avoid tackle diabetes disparities. As part of these grants the NKFM will be highlighting the Angel's Bake-N-Cakes is overeating the less healthy Controlling your Diabetes ABCs campaign. open Tuesday through Friday foods that may be provided. If you have diabetes, you are at high risk from 10am to 6pm and for kidney disease, heart attack, and "Check out the party food stroke. But you can fight back. You can Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. options and make a plan of control the ABCs of diabetes and live a Her bakery is a family based long and healthy life. Ask your healthcare what you will eat and how provider what your A1C, Blood pressure, business. She had the oppor- much. and Cholesterol numbers are and ask what tunity to teach her children the they should be. same way she was taught, in the kitchen making what you List your beauty and barber shops here like to eat. Her sons can Please contact us at the Telegram at either 313-928-2955 make a Lemon Morang pie or send an email to [email protected]. and her daughter makes a mean pound cake all by them- selves.

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Detroit Pershing The Video of Jovan Belcher released complete a sweep of Downriver by Kansas City Police teams last weekend Pistons are By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter better at E.C. Matthews scored 12 of points and pulled down 19 his 16 in the fourth quarter for rebounds as her team defeat- home Romulus, however the rally ed, Ferndale University 36-31 was a little bit short as the in a close game. Here are the By Butch Davis - number one state rated rest of the weekend scores Telegram Sports Reporter Detroit Pershing complete a first the Girls. Allen Park 37, The Pistons were 0-8 when sweep of Downriver teams as Allen Park Inner-City Baptist they came to Philadelphia last it defeated No. 2-ranked 32, Dearborn Heights month and thumped the Romulus, 83-76, in a non- Crestwood 58, Dearborn Sixers 94-76. However this league game at Pershing. Heights Robichaud 28, pass Monday thing were a lit- Saturday and got the better of Westland John Glenn 63, tle different as Evan Turner River Rouge in its home Dearborn Divine Child 56, had 18 points and 11 opener last Friday night 70- Southgate Anderson 59, rebounds, Jrue Holiday Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher 58. Martez Walker escorted Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 38 and scored 25 points and the Detroit Pershing with 14 the scores on Girls Thursday, Philadelphia 76ers beat the Police in Kansas City have identifies himself as a Chiefs Friday against the Panthers Detroit Cass Tech 48, River Detroit Pistons 104-97 this released video that shows offi- player. and Kahlil Felder scored 28 Rouge 45, and Southfield cers finding Kansas City Chiefs Monday night pass. The points to lead the way for the Bradford Academy 35, Detroit linebacker Jovan Belcher asleep Police said he was cooperative Pistons pulled within three in number one rated Western International 31. in his car just hours before he and told officers he was there to this one before Greg Doughboys. In other high Also, here are the Boys bas- killed his girlfriend and later shot visit a woman he described as his Monroe's miss around the school basketball action Even ketball scores from this week- himself. girlfriend but that she wasn’t basket-helped cost them a home. The video shows Belcher Kraatz had 26 points for Allen end. Thursday results are fol- second straight upset win. The recording was among two later stepping out of his car and Park Inter-City Baptist as they low; Saline 59, Dearborn The Sixers are 6-1 when scor- dashboard videos made avail- thanking officers, saying he’s beat inter-city rival Allen Park Fordson 52, Romulus 69, ing 100-plus points. The able by police in the wake of the going to go upstairs. 58-40. Ann Arbor Richard Dearborn Heights Robichaud Pistons are 1-10 when allow- murder-suicide. The second Police have said a woman beat Romulus Summit 67, Taylor Truman 80, video shows an officer respond- allowed Belcher into the building, ing 100 points. The Pistons Academy 91-75. Jason Houle Southfield-Lathrup 64, ing to Arrowhead Stadium, where though she wasn’t identified. are significantly better at led Gabriel Richard with 27 Wyandotte Roosevelt 62, Belcher shot himself in front of home than they are on the points and teammate Kevin Riverview 36. Friday games, team officials shortly after killing The second video begins around road this season. Detroit is 5- Focha chip in with 26 points. Ann Arbor Richard 91, Kasandra Perkins at their home 8 a.m. from the dashboard of a 5 at home and 2-11 on the on Dec. 1. patrol car speeding to the stadi- The Girls were also were in Romulus Summit Academy road and is averaging 10.8 The first video shows officers um. Officers can be heard over action this weekend as T'era 75, Detroit Cesar Chavez 74, more points at home than on finding Belcher asleep in his the police radio confirming there Nesbitt had 20 points for the Dearborn Advanced the road. The Pistons are lim- parked car around 3 a.m. that had been a shooting connected 3-2, Ecorse Lady Raiders as Technology Academy 70, iting opponents to just 43.4% day outside an apartment com- to Belcher, and later that there they beat Southfield High 35- Warren Cousino 56, Ecorse plex. Officers talk to him, and he was an armed suspect at the sta- shooting from the field, which 25. The River Rouge Lady 50. Saturday Boys basketball dium. ranks seventh in the NBA this Panthers took on the Detroit game; Detroit PEC Prep 69, season. Rookie Andre Pershing Girls basketball Detroit Jalen Rose Academy Drummond ranks tied for sec- Lions lose their Fifth Straight team as well Friday night. 34, Detroit Southeastern 66, ond in the NBA in offensive Niejah Hill had 19 points to Dearborn Heights Robichaud rebounding percentage with By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter lead the Pershing Girls to a 54 and Detroit Western 17.0%. Brandon Knight is 8-9 68-52 victory. Taylor Truman International 59, Detroit Calvin Johnson had 118 yards North title with their 27-20 victory (89%) from beyond the arc in April Micheaux scored 14 Edison 40. receiving to put him over 1,500 over the Detroit Lions on Sunday his last two games. Knight is for the year, however it wasn't night. Aside from the secondary, averaging 20.3 points and 4.5 enough to keep the Detroit Lions I don't think the talent on this NHL announces cancellation of rebounds in his last four road from sinking their fifth straight team is as bad as people think. I games. Jason Maxiell tied a loss. After touchdowns on their think they are just unorganized, 2012-2013 Regular Season season-high five blocks vs. first two drives gave them a 14-0 undisciplined, and not mentally Cleveland (12/3) and is aver- lead, the Lions could only man- tough enough, etc, etc. All those age a pair of field goals by Jason intangibles that go on the coach- aging a career-high 1.4 blocks schedule through December 30 Hanson. This was the third ing staff to instill in the team, they this season. Rodney Stuckey NEW YORK--The National Hockey League announced this straight game they've blown a have none in these departments. is averaging 17.0 points and pass Monday the cancellation of the 2012-13 regular-season lead of 10-plus points, tying an The Lions season is over howev- 7.3 assists while shooting schedule through December 30. The cancellations are nec- NFL record shared by six other er if the Packers beat the Bears 49% (16-33) from the field in teams. Detroit Lions tight end next weekend at Soldier Field, essary due to the absence of a new Collective Bargaining his last three games. The Brandon Pettigrew injured his left and Green Bay wins the division. Agreement between the NHL Players' Association and the Pistons will play tomorrow the ankle during the opening drive "We're first in the division by a NHL. A total of 526 regular-season games-42.8 percent of Brooklyn Nets in their new against the Green Bay Packers game and we put ourselves in the season-were scheduled for October 11 through playground, the Barclays and wasn't able to return to the good position, not only for the game. Pettigrew is second on division but potentially for a first- December 30. Center, 620 Atlantic Avenue, the team with 57 catches and 556 round bye. The division is our first Brooklyn, NY. The time of the receiving yards. While sidelined, goal," Rodgers said. "We can game is 7:30 PM. Detroit's other tight ends, Tony wrap things up next week. Scheffler and Will Heller, com- bined for seven receptions, 41 It's a tough opponent, a tough Plan Ahead yards and a touchdown. The place to play. The Lions met DON’T GO OUT IN THE absence of Pettigrew represent- Monday and reviewed film from COLD TO GET YOUR ed the loss of yet another this past Sunday's 27-20 loss at weapon for quarterback Matthew Green Bay. 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Prosecution witness confirms frame-up POLICE BLOTTER the police station where he By Cash Michaels - Special to the NNPA from the Wilmington Journal was processed, booked, RIVER ROUGE allowed to make a booked, River Rouge Police then housed. Department 313-842-8700 December 3rd, 2012 At 1552hrs, all patrol units There is HOPE… Break the were dispatched to West Cycle of Domestic Violence. Jefferson & Coolidge on For Help and Healing call report of a large fight in front First Step 24 hour Help Line: of Lozon's Ace Hardware 1(734)459-5900. Store, in the 10000 Block of West Jefferson. Subjects December 5th, 2012 were engaged in several At 0105hrs, officers were dis- physical altercations. An offi- patched to the River Rouge cer made contact with a 15- Police Station Lobby for a year-old male who was Larceny from Motor Vehicle aggressively approaching complaint. Upon arrival offi- another youth. The 15 year cers spoke to the male who old was secured and placed stated on December 4th, in a patrol vehicle. All officers 2012 between 2100-2200hrs, on scene were attempting to some unknown person stole break up several altercations his book bag from his 2005 in progress. Two 16 year old Music mogul Russell Simmons, poses with Wilmington Ten members Wayne Moore and Dodge Magnum, while it was juvenile males were also Dr. Ben Chavis in New York recently. Last week, Simmons asked his over 2.2 million parked in front of 10909 West secured in the patrol vehicle. followers on Twitter to go to the NAACP's Wilmington Ten petition page at Jefferson Avenue. The male An officer was dealing with a bit.ly/XiUyz8and sign it to support the pardons of innocence effort. told officer when he left work 36 year old female who was at 2200hrs he noticed the dri- swinging a silver with a base- [WILMINGTON, NC] caring what black people in Stroud was contemplating ver's side door ajar. He states ball bat in her hand. She is the His name was Allen Hall. Wilmington, or apparently one forcing a mistrial in the first the door was hard to close but mother of one of the youths In 1972, Hall was the of his girlfriends, "Deborah," Wilmington Ten trial because didn't notice anything missing taken into custody. She was star witness for the prosecu- thinks about his testifying the jury ended up not being until he reached back to grab secured along with the base- tion in the conspiracy trials against Ben Chavis. And yet, the "KKK and Uncle Tom- his book bag and realized that ball bat. Officers were able to against the Wilmington Ten - Hall openly struggles with the type" that he sought, but it was missing. The book bag gain control of the disturbance ten civil rights activists, led by idea that he will, and how it rather ten blacks and two contain the male's a 40 and secured 9 juveniles and the Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis - could hurt his family, appar- whites, the prosecutor drew Caliber Ruger SR, two tone adults in total. Officer spoke to falsely accused of firebomb- ently at the direction of prose- up a list of "Disadvantages black/silver handgun, an one of the school faculty ing a white-owned grocery cutor Stroud. and Advantages of a Mistrial" Identification Card, members who stated one of store during the height of "Will my love (sic) on the back of a legal pad. Concealed Weapon Permit, a 16 year old was involved in an racial violence in Wilmington ones have a bad time for me The number two rea- bank card, and clothing. The altercation earlier while in in 1971. [if] I tell on Chavis [?]," Hall son on the "disadvantages" male went to look at the vehi- class and he was suspended According to New writes. "My mind is going up side was, "…could effect cle and inspect it further and from school. This mother was Hanover County prosecutor and down, and around, when Hall's attitude and other wit- observed scratches near the notified and advised of the Jay Stroud, Hall, a convicted will it stop. How many times nesses." door lock from a tool used to incident at school and arrived felon, had the goods on will I ask my self this over and The number seven open it. The door handle was later. The mother left school Chavis and the others, and over [?]" reason on the "advantages" also pulled away from the grounds with the son at could confirm details of the By the end of the side was "…to keep out Hall's body of the vehicle. The 1505hrs. While speaking to arson conspiracy. three-page letter, Hall is liter- letter"…from the trial, appar- stolen handgun was entered the mother she admitted hav- There was just one ally begging Stroud to let him ently one of many Hall had into LEIN/NCIC. Now why ing four youths in the vehicle problem - in order to get Hall see either Deborah or another written, that would somehow would someone leave a when she came to locate her to falsely testify, Stroud had to apparent girlfriend, cast doubt on his witness's loaded gun and all of his iden- son. One of the faculty mem- keep the young troubled black "Antionette." testimony, and confirm that tification in a book bag in a ber on scene told officers that man happy. Hall closes the letter Stroud was putting Hall up to vehicle? This was a very poor several students approached How happy? by writing, "I will be a good it. choice. and told him about the four In a forty-year-old nigger." When the first males waiting outside for the prison letter dated August Hall signs it, "From Allen Wilmington Ten trial was mother's son. Contact was 16th, 1972 - a copy obtained Graham, or Stroud Jr." indeed aborted because Hall December 3rd, 2012 made with parents of juve- exclusively by the Wilmington It was clear from the feigned "sickness," and the At 0039hrs, officers were dis- niles involved and they Journal newspaper last week letter that Stroud's star wit- second trial commenced in patched to the 200 Block of arrived at the police station from prosecutor Stroud's infa- ness was emotionally Sept. 1972, Hall did testify Richter for a Domestic and advised at what had mous Wilmington Ten court attached to the white prosecu- against the defendants. Violence call. Officers made taken place. Each was juve- files being kept at UNC- tor. According to the legal contact with the 53 year old nile was released to their par- Chapel Hill's Wilson Library - Newly revealed Wilmington Ten pardon peti- female who stated she got ents and issued Disorderly Allen Hall wanted the prose- Stroud file documents show tion to NC Governor Beverly into an argument with her 54 violations. The mother and cutor to keep him happy. the prosecutor's efforts to Perdue submitted last May by year old boyfriend over the other adults was charged "Just a few lines to move Hall, and another Pardon Project attorney money. The boyfriend told his with Felonious Assault and tell you that I need a woman," state's witness, from different Joyner and lead defense girlfriend he needed some contributing to the stated the very first sentence prison camps by the Onslow attorney James Ferguson, cash. The female believes Delinquency of a Minor. All of the letter from Onslow County Sheriff's Department, "Hall's testimony, which was that her boyfriend wanted the other parties involved were County prison inmate Hall to the beach house where given during a week of heated money to buy drugs and she issued citations for Disorderly (who was known as "Allen they stayed during the trial. and contentious testimony, refused to give him the Person. Graham" behind bars so that Official documents also show was the only alleged eyewit- money. So the boyfriend pro- other inmates wouldn't know police officers and Sheriff's ness account of criminal con- ceeded to the living room and he was working with a DA) to deputies were used to guard duct by any Wilmington Ten tried to pick up the television prosecutor Stroud. Hall, and detailed efforts, member during the events and throw it at her, but he was unable to throw it hard Call your local Police Later in the missive, "…to transport a young girl, from February 4th through Department to report Hall tells the prosecutor, "You along with her mother, to the February 7th [1971]..." enough to strike her and it fell feel like a father to me, and beach [house] because Hall The petition continued, to the floor and broke. Then any crimes or that is why I call on you so said that the two of them were "Hall's testimony was periph- he turned over the living room information on the table breaking several items much when I need someone." in love and he needed to see erally supported by Jerome crime blotters. Saying that he didn't and talk with her," according Mitchell, a convicted felon and on it and kicked the television have a father when he was to Pardons Project attorney seventeen year old high stand and broke it. The growing up, Hall writes Irving Joyner. school dropout, and Eric boyfriend left the scene in his Stroud, "You make me know But it was also clear from Junius, a twelve-year-old full size white van. The female the real Allen, and what life is notes in Stroud's own hand- Junior High School drop-out. told officers she was afraid of about. But the love that what writing -which he has recently As recognized by the Fourth him and if he returned he (sic) I have for you is what a claimed as his - that he was Circuit Court of Appeals (Dec. would severely hurt her. son have for a father. To me having trouble keeping the 1980 decision): "When the Officers advised the female if you are that father I never young black convicted felon the boyfriend return to call us. had." on his proverbial leash. Read More at And he did. He was placed Hall writes about not In June 1972, when www.telegramnews.net under arrest for Domestic Violence and transported to Page 14A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19, 2012

Michelle Obama could win the Illinois Tell it to Torri Senate seat, but she’s not feeling it My son’s girlfriends home In fielding questions from the youngsters, the first lady is NASTY!!! expressed confidence that her husband will win reelection and By: Dr. Torri Evans and I should have stayed and that she’ll be in her current role had dinner with them. I was for another four years.” getting sicker by the minute and I could not believe my “When my husband is running for son is in love with her omg. I President, we’re right in there; we’re serving, too,” she said. need advice QUICK. “And I think that once his terms Kerrie, are over, we’ll go on to do other important things — because Dear Kerrie, there are so many ways that you Who does that? Who leaves can help this country and the a person home; to which they world, even if you’re not presi- were invited for dinner, and dent of the United States,” she then refuse to even try their said. food. I don't think I would Dear Torri, have use the same type of Obama revealed that what she My son has been dating this exit. As a matter of-fact I most wants to do is “sneak young woman for about 5 around.” Asked if she would know I would have use a dif- Would you vote for first lady months. They are both con- following all her own. During her change anything about the posi- ferent type of exit. It's all Michelle Obama? September speech at the sidered young adults; he is 26 tion of first lady, she said she about etiquette. Place your- Well according to recent polls, Democratic National Convention, and she is 27. She wants him yearns to ditch her security detail self in her shoes. Maybe she she would fare well in a race for the crowd ignited in praise. She’s to move in with her. I talked and go for a walk. is unaware or maybe she has the Illinois senate seat against got it, whatever it is, to win votes. him out of it, because of our Mark Kirk in a hypothetical 2016 never been taught about Still, the first lady has insisted “I’ve done it a couple of times. beliefs. She's a sweet girl and matchup. political ambitions are non-exis- cleaning up behind her cats? But you know, one fantasy I have has a lot of class or at least I tent in her post-White House — and the Secret Service, they Maybe she is use to someone Public Policy Polling confirmed thought she did until she invit- plans. During the White House’s keep looking at me because they else cleaning after her and that if this were to happen, ed me and my son over to her “Take Your Daughters And Sons think I might actually do it — is to she does not know how? Obama would lead 51 to 40 in the home for dinner. I was very To Work Day” event in April, she walk right out the front door and Maybe no one has ever told race. What’s worse, for Kirk that answered “absolutely not” when excited until I walked into her just keep walking,” she said her that her house stinks? Or is, is that he’s only got a 34 per- a young attendee asked if she laughing. “Just go right over there NASTY home. It stunk like uh cent approval rating, while the maybe she just don't care? would ever run for president, and go into some shops, and three-day old body odor, first lady tops out with a nice Nevertheless, your son loves reports ABC News. stop and have some ice cream.” musk and garbage. She had comfy 60 percent, but with a 33 her and apparently, he has “But I can’t do that. I can’t just up 3 cats, big cats, the size of percent disapproval rating. gotten past the stinky smell of “One of the things you learn and decide, ‘I think I’m going to Michelle is so popular that even dogs. I could not stay there at about yourself as you get older go for a walk’ and… I’m going to her home. Maybe you can her hubby couldn’t match the all. I told her I had to leave are what are your strengths and walk to Georgetown. So if I could give her some Home freshen- race, as his approval rate is 3 and she had the nerve to try what are your interests,” she change something, I’d be able to ers for Christmas. Try the pet points behind hers among voters and fix me a plate. I told her; said. ”And for me, it’s other stuff, sneak around a little bit more. But store and ask them how to get in Illinois. that is not being the President. No way absolutely not and I it causes people a lot of stress rid of the cat smell. But for She could be someone to really So I probably won’t run.” when I do that so I try not to,” she left. My son said I was rude contend with, since she’s got a said. www.eurweb.com Buy Sell Trade Loans FREE ESTIMATES Scandal’, ‘Flight’, ‘Django’ Jewelry * Coins * Diamonds TOP $$ PAID RIVER ROUGE PAWN Nominated for NAACP Image Awards ANYTHING OF VALUE WHOLESALE BUSINESS “Lincoln,” Kerry Washington for “Django Unchained,” Phylicia Rashad for “Tyler Perry’s Good 10615 W. Jefferson Ave 313.842.0722 Deads” and Taraji P. Henson for “Think Like a Man.” River Rouge Call anytime 24/7

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