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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVING DETROIT AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY* New lofts bring renewed appeal 1 in 4 Michigan Kids to Downtown Lincoln Park Now Lives in Poverty

By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Reporter

Childhood is less fun and games and more of a struggle for nearly one-quarter of the state's kids, who are growing up in impoverished households, according to the 2015 Kids Count in Michigan report LANSING - Nearly one-in-four for Public Policy, says despite Michigan children is growing unemployment being down, 35 up in poverty, an increase of 35 percent of young children in percent over the past six years, the state now qualify for food according to the latest Kids assistance, and nearly half of If you’ve driven down Fort equipped with thirty-eight, designated for formerly home- Count in Michigan report. Michigan school children now Street over the past several beautifully assembled lofts less tenants, while all others are eligible for free and re- months, the newly constructed aimed at providing “perma- belong to qualified occupants The 2015 report finds that the duced priced lunches. Lincoln Park Lofts have un- nent, affordable, energy-effi- who are either project voucher economic recovery is not doubtedly captured your atten- cient family living”. based, or meet income eligibil- reaching the state's youngest "When you think about it, av- tion. Residents are offered 1, 2, and ity requirements for subsidized and most vulnerable residents. erage life spans in the U.S. are Located within the formerly 3 bedroom spaces, all of which rent rates. now around 70, and what hap- abandoned theater in the heart contain washer and dryer As part of an initiative headed Jane Zehnder-Merrell, Kids pens in those first 20 years is of downtown Lincoln Park, the units, full bathrooms and brand Count Michigan project direc- going to shape, in large de- project features two buildings new amenities. Select lofts are The Lofts- Page 10A tor with the Michigan League Poverty - Page 2A City of Inkster and the Inkster Tax Increment Finance Authority Announce Grand Opening of New Inkster Justice Center

INKSTER– On behalf of the Hampton, 22nd District Court Chief of Police Vicki Yost, and Inkster Tax Increment Finance Judge Sabrina Johnson, City the Inkster City Council, we Authority Board, Mayor Hilliard Manager Richard Marsh, Jr., Inkster - 3A Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 CALL TO ACTION Poverty NEWS FROM LANSING From Page 1A Start talking and get tested Senator Hopgood Invites Local Residents gree, what happens in the next to Coffee Hours HIV Awareness is Key 50," she points out. on hand to provide other serv- Flat Rock, — State Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D–Taylor) is ices to the community. If you The data also show reports of inviting members of the community to join him at two upcoming have any questions, please child maltreatment on the rise, coffee hours to discuss state and local issues of concern. Sen. call the Telegram office at 313- but Zehnder-Merrell says there Hopgood represents the new 6th Senate District, which in- 928-2955. are some bright spots. cludes the Wayne County communities of Belleville, Brown- stown Township, Flat Rock, Huron Township, Rockwood, The following article sheds She points to the decline in Romulus, Sumpter Township, Taylor, Van Buren Township, and some light on the importance teen births, a reduction in the Westland. The coffee hours will provide opportunities for citi- of communication when it number of children in out-of- zens to meet Sen. Hopgood and share their thoughts about comes to HIV and preventing home care, and an increase in current events in Lansing and the local community. the spread of this preventable the percentage of fourth disease. graders reading proficiently. Senator Hopgood’s March Coffee Hour will take place on Fri- day, March 20, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Belleville Area District Start Talking. Stop HIV., a new In 2011, the state's Earned In- Library, 167 Fourth St. in Belleville. Are you having a conversation phase of CDC’s Act Against come Tax Credit, which goes to about HIV with your partner? AIDS initiative, seeks to reduce families struggling to make MARCH COFFEE HOUR: Stop and think about it, have new HIV infections among gay, ends meet, was cut by 70 per- you asked the person that you bisexual and other men who cent. WHO: State Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D – Taylor) are intimate with about their have sex with men* by encour- WHERE: Belleville Area District Library, 167 Fourth St., HIV status? You haven’t!? aging open discussion about a Michigan voters will choose Belleville, MI 48111 Why not? If you can ask them range of HIV prevention strate- whether to restore it on the WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. what they had for dinner or gies and related sexual health May 5 ballot, and Zehnder- what movie they want to go issues between sex partners. Merrell maintains approval For additional information regarding these events, contact Sen- see, then you should be able to Effective partner communica- would be a positive step. ator Hopgood’s office by calling 517-373-7800, by e-mailing to ask them ‘What is your HIV tion about HIV can reduce HIV [email protected] or visiting his Facebook page at status? Or ask them when transmission by supporting "Looking at the numbers http://www.facebook.com/SenHopgood. was your last HIV test? If you HIV testing, HIV status disclo- around child poverty, it's clear can ask these questions, then sure, condom use, and the use that we need a strong safety you should not be taking your of medicines to prevent and net," she states. "The recovery relationship to the next level. treat HIV. has not touched families with It’s your life that you are pro- children in any real way." G AND C tecting. My Call to Action this Though they only represent week is to encourage you to 2% of the overall population, Along with a stronger safety VARIABLES gay and bisexual men–includ- net, Zehnder-Merrell says she have that conversation with “STRIVING TO BE BETTER” your mate. Once you have the ing those who inject drugs–ac- feels the only way to break the conversation, then get tested. count for over half of the 1.1 cycle of child poverty is with a 313-341-6606 If you haven’t gotten an HIV million people living with HIV in two-generation approach. test within the last year, I am the United States (57%, or an -PORCHES -SIDING encouraging you to get tested. estimated 657,800 people), "You can't help children with- -ROOFING -INTERIORS and two-thirds of all new HIV out helping their parents - not -CEMENT -MASONRY The Telegram Newspaper infections each year. A 2011 in any really sustained way," -CARPENTRY -AND MORE along with VODI (Voices of De- study in 20 U.S. cities with high she stresses. 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Lincoln Park 6726 Metroplex Rd Romulus, MI 48174 (313) 388-5003 Michigan Minority National Newspaper 734-895-1761 Press Association Publishers Association Hours: 8am-11pm [email protected] Page 3A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 CHILD WATCH Inkster COUNCIL CORNER From Page 1A Girls In Justice would like to announce that Recycling & Environmental there will be a Grand Opening By Marian Wright Edelman Ceremony and Open House community meeting celebrating the opening of the Recycling bins cost $25 BUT at the intersection of poverty newly built Inkster Justice Cen- the first 100 District 6 residents and race and is intolerable in a ter. The Justice Center now registered on-site will receive professed society of opportu- houses the Inkster Police De- a FREE recycle bin sponsored nity. partment and the 22nd District by Rizzo Environmental Serv- While twice as many boys as Court. ices! girls are arrested, girls are the fastest growing segment of the City Manager Richard Marsh, Let's make #District 6 the most juvenile justice system. As girls Jr. stated “The citizens of recycling-ist District in the city rock the cradle they rock the Inkster deserve to be proud of of #Detroit! future, and we must pay atten- their city buildings. The em- #District6recycles tion to both girls and boys to ployees who serve the citizens ensure the development of deserve to work in a facility that Information and Constituent healthy families. compliments their profession- alism and makes them proud Join Council Member Raquel Services will be also available Girls of color and poor girls to be a part of our team. This Castañeda-López for the Dis- For more information, call my face special challenges before project has been a long time trict 6 Recycling & Environ- office: 313-224-2450 or email they enter the juvenile justice coming, and I am truly excited mental I’m grateful for a powerful new us: system, during their confine- that the citizens of our city community meeting on book, Girls In Justice by artist CouncilmemberRaquel@de- ment, and when they return to have a court and a police de- Wednesday February 25, 2015 Richard Ross, a follow up to troitmi.gov their communities after re- partment that they can be from 6 - 7:30 pm his moving earlier Juvenile In proud of!” Justice, which combines lease. At the front end, racial disparities and the lack of ap- Ross’s photographs of girls in The event will take place on the juvenile justice system with propriate treatment and sup- port that run through every Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 from LIBRARY NEWS interviews he gathered from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and more than 250 detention facili- major child-serving system negatively impact their life the public is welcome. There ties across the United States. will be tours of the facility and In honor of Black History Month, the Leanna If a picture is worth a thousand chances by pushing more chil- dren into juvenile detention members of the media will Hicks Inkster Public Library presents words, the deeply disturbing have an opportunity to speak “Celebrate! photographs speak volumes. and adult prison. These in- clude limited health and mental with city officials about this ex- Ross uses the power of pho- citing step forward for the city tography to make visible the health care; lack of quality The Music of African Americans” with a live performance by the early childhood support experi- of Inkster. For further media in- renowned jazz ensemble, Straight Ahead! Seating is limited hidden and harsh world of girls quiries you may contact City in detention. These heart ences (including home visiting, for this historical event at the Leanna Hicks Inkster Public Li- Early Head Start and Head Manager Richard Marsh, Jr. at brary on Saturday February 28, 2015 at 1:30 pm. wrenching images coupled 313-563-4234. with the girls’ ages and life sto- Start, child care, preschool, and kindergarten); children lan- Straight Ahead is a ground breaking jazz group with strong in- ries should move us to confront LOCATION: the cruel and unjust juvenile guishing in foster care waiting ventive instrumentalists and vocalists with roots in the Detroit justice system in our nation. for permanent families and music scene. The group is well known for their eclectic shunted through multiple Inkster Justice Center placements; and failing 26279 Michigan Avenue approach to creating music. Straight Ahead has shared the These girls are ours: our neigh- Inkster, Michigan 48141 bors, our children’s class- schools with harsh zero toler- stage with Nina Simone, Kem, Tony Bennett, Jean Luc Ponty, mates, our daughters and ance discipline policies, mostly Stanley Clarke, and George Duke among others. These granddaughters, sisters, for nonviolent offenses, that Grammy nominated recording artists have traveled throughout cousins, and nieces — and, for suspend, expel, and discour- the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. It is way past time for every some young children, our age children who then too adult to take responsibility for mothers. Girls In Justice begs often drop out and do not grad- Please welcome Straight Ahead’s performance at the Leanna reducing the number of girls the questions: Why are so uate. Hicks Inkster Public Library on Saturday February 28, 2015 at and boys behind bars through many girls, especially girls of 1:30 pm. The library is located at 2005 Inkster Road; Inkster; prevention and diversion pro- color, confined in our nation’s Girls in the system often en- MI 48141—one block North of Michigan Avenue. For more in- grams and community sup- detention facilities? And what counter a unique set of chal- formation please call the library at 313-563-2822 or visit ports both before and after are we as a society going to do lenges. Almost three quarters www.inksterlibrary.org. detention. And it is way past about it? of them have been sexually or physically abused. Most are ar- time for adults of every race Romulus Public Library Presents a series of and income group to break our We must all work tirelessly to rested for nonviolent offenses Programs Scheduled for Monday’s in March silence about the pervasive give hope and a fair chance to such as truancy, running away, breakdown of moral, family, these girls and all children by or alcohol and substance use community and national val- promoting policies, programs, which can often be linked to Meet Author John Kozak for author talk & book signing. John ues, to place our children first and supports that help them severe abuse or neglect. Kozak’s book “Through the Eyes of Rose: A Mother’s Flight to in our lives, to rebuild family and their families, especially These nonviolent offenses, or Freedom in a Memory Mosaic” is a true account of his mother’s and community, to model the those most at risk. We must status offenses, would not be harrowing escape from Communist occupied Czechoslovakia behavior we want our children combat systemic problems that considered offenses for an with her two children. to learn, and to never give up contribute to family and com- adult. Poverty has an impact: March 2, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Romulus Public Library on any child. munity dysfunction and wreak although the trauma of sexual havoc on developing children violence and abuse affects We do not have a “child and including girls; we must dig be- many girls, poor girls often lack Astute Artistry will present and demonstrate Special Effects youth problem” in America. neath the surface and examine adequate supports to keep Make-up for eighteen and over. Space is limited for this pro- Rather, we have a profound the root cause of girls’ “of- them from juvenile detention. gram. adult problem. It is time for fenses” and why injustice saps March 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Romulus Public Library adults to address it and to give the hopes of so many young Victimized girls often face more all of our children true justice: lives on our watch. trauma and stigmatization by hope, opportunity, and love. being held in juvenile detention Hot Reads for Cold Nights Adult Winter Reading Program Wrap In 2013, one in five girls in the facilities instead of diverted to up party. For those who participated in the reading program Marian Wright Edelman is United States was poor, and appropriate community-based come for treats and a raffle and book discussion. president of the Children’s De- girls of color were dispropor- alternatives. Whether confine- March 23, 2015 at 6:30 p. m. at the Romulus Public Library fense Fund whose Leave No tionately poor. From birth to ment is temporary or longer Child Behind® mission is to en- young adulthood, children – term, programs and personnel sure every child a Healthy especially poor children and are often not equipped to deal Detroit Institute of Arts Presents “ Through Her Eyes” , view- Start, a Head Start, a Fair children of color – encounter with their unique needs and ing the work of women artist in the DIA collection. Start, a Safe Start and a Moral multiple and cumulative risk sometimes exacerbate the March 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Start in life and successful pas- factors that often result in their trauma. Reports are rampant sage to adulthood with the help being funneled into the prison of confined girls being emo- of caring families and commu- pipeline through the juvenile tionally, physically, and sexu- All Programs subject to change. Please register by visiting nities. For more information go and criminal justice systems ally abused, isolated, the Library or by phone (734) 942-7589. Space is Limited. and locked up behind bars. separated from their babies, to www.childrensdefense.org. Romulus Public Library Such massive incarceration is unable to visit their family 11121 Wayne Road sentencing millions of children members regularly, and humil- What are your Romulus, MI 48174 to social and economic death. iated through common prac- The pipeline to prison is lodged tices like pat downs. girls doing? Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Suddenly CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS By: Janine Folks - Telegram Religion Columnist ATTENION ALL SINGERS the growing seed, found in St. John’s Mark 4:26-29. "Jesus went on to say, "The Kingdom of God is Got Talent Performance Date Changed for like this. A man scatters seed HIStory in his field. He sleeps at night, St. John AME Church has New Date: May 16, 2015 is up and about during the day, extended their registration for Faith Christian Church and all the while the seeds are ST. JOHN’S GOT TALENT. sprouting and growing. Yet he If you know someone who 25201 Outer Dr. - Melvindale, MI does not know how it happens. can SING, DANCE, JOKE, The soil itself makes the plants RAP, RECITE POETRY, or Rehearsals held at the grow and bear fruit; fisrt the PLAY AN INSTRUCMENT Church of the Resurrection tender stalk appears, then the they are looking for you. The 27085 Outer Drive, Ecorse head, and finally the head full Grand Prize is up to $500.00. Satutrdays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm of grain. When the grain is ripe, the man starts cutting it with his All ages are welcome. You THERE IS STILL TIME TO COME AND BE A PART OF sickle, because the harvest The thing about suddenly is do not have to be a member THAT NUMBER THAT NO MAN COULD NUMBER that you don't know when it's time has come." of St. John AME Church to coming. It's so spontaneous participate. Register online Contact Brother Tyrone Loving The rate of speed for develop- that you don't have time to at www. buttereevents.com (313) 791-7510 or (313) 704-2844 brace yourself. You can know ment between sowing and har- or stop by the church at 505 something is coming, but you vest time varies. We sow Beechwood Street, River don't always know exactly seeds and go about our busi- Rouge MI. when it will arrive. No matter ness. We are aware that the If you have any questions, 1st Annual how much you plan, prepare seed is in the ground. As we do contact us at 313.241.6600. and ready yourself, the sud- our day to day activities, pro- Black History Pageant - 2015 denly can catch you by sur- vided that our soil is good, the Are you a prise. Pleasantly, I hope. soil is working on developing our seed. Then one day, voila! Senior Star? I AM THE NEXT GENERATION Sometimes we wait for it and Suddenly. A fully ripened prod- BLACK HISTORY QUEENS wait for it. We ask, pray and uct is ready. Fruit. Blessing. wait. We ask again and pray We are looking for some more. When we don't Suddenly doesn't really hap- people 80 years old Saturday, February 28th see progress, we wonder what pen suddenly, all the time. and older to feature 12:00noon – 4:00pm Suddenly is usually the end re- is wrong. In reality, progress is in the usually taking place and we sult of a longer process. It's a haven't noticed, or the culmination of things working Telegram Newspaper. Community Church of Deliverance progress is so gradual, we together and when the time is 25005 W. Outer Dr. don't see it happening. right, it appears fully grown and Call us at Melvindale, MI 48122 ready for harvest. Some sud- 313-928-2955 & denly's take years. Some take The cares of life generally dis- share information Donation: $5.00 at the Door tracts us from seeing the step months, weeks, days or maybe by step process. Sometimes moments. At the appointed about your Food and Vendors will be onsite we notice small milestones as time, when it's fully grown and Senior Star progress unfolds. Much of the ready, you will have your sud- progress takes place behind denly. the scenes where we cannot Runner For see with out eyes. But by faith, Janine Folks Minister. Writer. Author. Chaplain we know that change and Christ www.janinefolks.com growth is happening. Inspired to write; Writing to inspire Ministries I am reminded of the parable of Church of the Resurrection 27085 W. Outer Dr. Ecorse

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Growing Forward Rev. William D. Phillips, Pastor SERVICES Sunday School 10am Sunday School - 9:30am Sunday Worship 11:00am Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Wed Bible Class 6pm Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm “Empowered by the living Let’s worship together down here so Word” Matt 4:4 we can live together up there Page 5A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 RUNNER FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES DEATH NOTICES * DEATH NOTICES BIBLE CLASSES 2015 JEAUNE D. JENKINS Perry could make the best go- ing memories: mother: Lahoma May 27, 1980 - JaN. 11, 2015 carts in the neighborhood not to Ann Johnson; father: Eugene Sunday School 8:30 am mention his sling shots. After grad- Alexander Landyon Sr.; brother: 1st Monday Christian Doctrine Class 6:00 pm Affectionately known as Jay. In uating from Ecorse High School, Jaden Johnson; sisters: Dorren- 2nd Monday Christian History Class 6:00 pm high school, she participated in he was inducted into the U.S. Ma- zeittia Taylor and Suprena White; 4th Monday Teachers Class 6:00 pm the co-partnered Novi-Walled rine Corp, during the Korean War. grandmother: Ora B. Johnson; Thursday Bible Reading Class 6:00 pm Lake Culinary Arts program. After When he returned from service, he godmother: Rayshawn Hender- Thursday Advance Bible Class 7:00 pm went to trade school at Ford Motor graduation, she pursued her son and a host of nieces, 4th Saturday Spiritual Boot Camp for Girls 12:00 pm dream to become a video game Co., and became a journeyman nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins designer and enrolled in the Com- electrician. Perry loved the out- Daily Internet Bible Class “What The Bible Say's” 10:00 am and special friends. Call-in & Listen Live @ 1 (646) 915-8148 puter Web Design program at Vir- doors and photography. Perry was Funeral arrangements were en- ginia College in Birmingham, very active in the community. He trusted to Chapel of the Chimes Fu- Log in & Listen @ www.blogtalkradio.com/Runner-for-Christ Alabama; leaving in 2000 to give loved Ecorse; even after he neral Home (Chapelchimes.org) ********************************************* moved to Inkster, he spent most of birth to her son Jadavian. Eventu- Gerald M. Overall, Pastor - 313-381-9303 or www.rfcm.org ally returning to her love of cook- his time in and around Ecorse. He ing, Jeaune completed the was an inactive Mason, a charter Culinary Arts program at Michigan member of the Ecorse-River Career and Technical Institute Rouge Lions Club and other local Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church (MCTI) in Kalamazoo, MI and re- groups. 3834 10th St cently landed her dream job as a Chef. The loving family left with so many Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 memories consist of: his wife of 57 (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Cherishing Jeaune's memories years, Kathleen; daughter, Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor Melanie Denette; son, Perry are her life-partner Tanisha Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Mullins; her son Jadavian Jenkins Alexander, grandchildren: Troy, Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. and his father David Harris III; her Clifford, Sade, Candice, Michael father James Cornell Jenkins and Perry; daughter-in-law: Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. (Elisa); her mother Dedra Eileen Christina; sister: Agnes Otha ODALIE DAWN BARNETT Jenkins (Stephen); her grandpar- Logan; and brother: Jesse Lang Dec. 5, 1962 - Jan. 18, 2015 Community Services Food Distribution ents James Jenkins, Jr. and a (Patricia) and many friends and host of family and friends. family. Every third Wednesday Funeral arrangements were en- Funeral arrangements were en- Odalie “Lee” Dawn Barnett grad- 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. trusted to Chapel of the Chimes Fu- trusted to Chapel of the Chimes Fu- uated from St. Thomas Aquinas neral Home (Chapelchimes.org) neral Home (Chapelchimes.org) High School in Southgate, Michi- gan in 1981. Following high BARBARA MAE BURNS school, she joined the United TAKE YOUR KIDS Love Joy Feb. 18, 1943 - Jan. 12, 2015 States Army where she faithfully served until 1984 until her honor- TO CHURCH Missionary Baptist Barbara Mae Burns was born on able discharge. Years later, she Church February in Jackson, Mississippi. would receive her certificate of She graduated from Inkster High completion from Dorsey Business 332 Polk street School in 1961. She worked at St. School in Business Administra- United Church River Rouge, MI 48218 Joseph Mercy Hospital as a tion. Nurse Aid. After working a couple of Faith SERVICES: She worked for Immigration and of years at St. Joseph she was of- 6064 Fourth St Sunday School - 9:30 AM Sun- Naturalization, where she re- fered a Nurse Aide position at Romulus day Worship -11:00 AM mained until she medically retired Wayne County General Hospital Wednesday Prayer & Bible in 2008. Although Odalie never where she retired after working 15 EUGENE LANDYON, JR. Class - 6:30 PM years there. Sept. 15, 1994 – Jan. 17, 2015 married nor bore any children, Eugene Alexander Landyon Jr. she always had a nurturing, moth- Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor She loved to cook and bake was truly loved and adored by ering soul. She was loved and Phone: 313 516-2482 - cakes. She received well earned everyone who came into contact cherished by many. Email: love, respect and admiration from with him. His smile was infectious She leaves to cherish her mem- [email protected] all the people she helped and en- and his beautiful teeth were one of ory: two sisters Angela Johnson ALL ARE WELCOME countered. She will be continu- his best features and he knew it! (Joseph), Yvonne Greene Sunday Worship ously loved and missed. (Michael); adopted brother Ver- 11:30am Eugene grew up in Inkster and non Williams (Arlene); two nieces, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Barbara leaves to cherish her graduated from Oak Park High Danielle Johnson and Mikayla Bible Classes 4411 5th Street Ecorse memory one son: Damon Keith School. He decided to follow in his Greene; three nephews, Keenan Tues & Wed-6:00 PM 313-382-8577 Johnson, Michael Greene II and Burns; daughter: Renee Kamala father's footsteps and pursue a job Rev Mark R. Rev. Marcus Johnson in the automobile industry. He was Alexander Greene; aunts and un- Burns; two sisters: Sheryl Ann Zockheem, Pastor Pastor Burns and Betty Jean Carter; five employed at Quality Team One. cles; a host of cousins and ex- grandchildren: Dashaun, Mar- tended family and special friend, (734) 765-5335 Sunday Morning Quis, Rejon, Donald and Marketa Growing up, Eugene had several Henry “Hank” Harrison. Welcome Home! Service - 11:00am and a host of family and friends. interest: football, cars, motorcy- Funeral arrangements were en- trusted to Chapel of the Chimes Fu- Everyone is welcome Funeral arrangements were en- cles and ladies and the ladies neral Home (Chapelchimes.org) trusted to Chapel of the Chimes Fu- loved him back! Eugene was very neral Home (Chapelchimes.org) kindhearted. There was nothing Should your St. Marks that he would not do for his family church be listed in and friends, especially his cousins. Missionary Baptist Church PERRY WILLIE LANG JR. He never backed down from any- the Church Oct. 19, 1931 - JaN. 15, thing, even if it appeared that he 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 313-792-9789 2015 couldn't succeed at it; that never Directory? stopped him from trying. Rev. Dr. Alford Services: Perry Willie Lang, Jr. was born in Call the office at D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am Ecorse, Michigan. As a child, Eugene leaves to cherish his lov- 313-928-2955 II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm approved unti God; Bus Pickup Available

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842

WORSHIP SERVICES Sundays: Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week: Tuesdays- Bible Class ...... 9:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Wednesday - Worship Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CORPORATE PRAYER Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light into my path." - Psalms 119:105 ALL ARE WELCOME Page 6A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 A Hero in Our Midst: HOROSCOPES Standing Among the “Greats” By Chloe Cruz - Intern FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 battle which lasted over 80 cialty. Events bring stressbut days and resulted in over a ARIES you’re cool. 100,000 casualties for the Allow yourself to live your dream Soul Affirmation: I find joy in the Japanese and over 50,000 ca- this week. Don’t second guess simple pleasures of the week. sualties for the Allies. Through your instincts or desires and you Lucky Numbers: 21, 39, 55 his years of service, he earned will find you are already the per- the rank of Corporal, but in a son who you always knew you LIBRA system that segregated African could be. Be courageous as you Responsibilities at home keep Americans from the white set forth to fulfill your goals. If you from traveling. It’s all for the Marines who had their own doubt knocks, lock the doors best. Outside ambitions can wait. ranking system. and windows of your heart. Keep your spirit light! Look for Soul Affirmation: I make sure "We had always been ser- love in the right places. Possibil- people understand that I am on vants to the white people, but ities for love increase at home. their side this week. The tendency to overreact at now we were standing out on Lucky Numbers: 2, 12, 14 our own," says Rev. Mersier school or work is strong. Guard against it. when asked how it felt to be in TAURUS Soul Affirmation: My creative a place with a group that was Trust your special knowledge of ideas are my greatest treasures. clearly segregated. "When I yourself and the universe and Lucky Numbers: 32, 40, 54 first went into the Marines, the use that knowledge as a guide sergeant kept referring to us as this week. Not everyone will SCORPIO ‘you people’. I didn’t under- trust in you know to be true. Do Flexibility and cooperation are stand this. I asked him what he not let their lack of faith shake the words for this week. Driving meant. The man replied ‘well, your belief in yourself. Knowl- a hard bargain will create an im- you people [the black Marines] edge of external possible barrier. It’s a great week are different'." Rev. Mersier ac- processes is not nearly so im- for fun! Give in to it. Flow. Give in knowledged that this did not portant as knowledge of your- to the party mood but don’t forget waiver his determination to self this week. school or work. Remembering to help defend his country. Dur- Soul Affirmation: Doing good forgive and forget is especially Rev. Norflette Mersier (91 years old) displays the U.S. Congres- ing his travels with the this week is the key to feeling important sional Gold Medal he received from President Barack Obama Marines, Rev. Mersier recalls good. this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 19, 20 always being thanked for his Soul Affirmation: Moving slowly first African American allowed February is a month dedi- service. He feels that the diffi- might be the fastest way for me to enlist in the U. S. Marine GEMINI cated to celebrating the suc- culties he endured made him to get there. Corp. The camp was built to It’s not always what you know, cesses and sacrifices of stronger, and he credits God Lucky Numbers: 5, 46, 49 neighbour Camp Lejeune, the or even who you know that African Americans throughout with enabling him to persevere. military camp for whites, which paves the road to success. SAGITTARIUS the course of history. We are Eventually, the Montford is stilled in operation in North Sometimes it’s just being in the There is a lot on your plate. Be all familiar with those well- Point Marines were recognized known figures that are men- Carolina today. The 19,000 right place at the right time that methodical about taking care of for their personal struggles and counts. Be prepared to answer tioned in our history books, African American Marines it. Get kids involved in something their service to their country. when opportunity knocks this rightfully credited for helping based at Montford Point Camp fun and educational. It’s a good On June 27th, 2012, in a cere- week. Accept your good fortune pave the way for equal rights suffered countless, demeaning time for it. Save time for ro- mony at the White House, they graciously, and share it and opportunities - but the acts of racism. Rev. Mersier mance. Visit a favorite restau- were awarded U.S. Congres- withothers. rant. Appetites must be fed in a everyday heroes in our midst persisted and suffered tremen- sional Gold Medals by Presi- Soul Affirmation: I go within my- healthy way. often go unrecognized. dous physical and mental dent Barack Obama. Rev. self to find a place of calm Soul Affirmation: I seek the light- One of those unsung heroes abuse by white Marines. He Mersier and the other African where I can rest. hearted flavor of love. and his fellow African American is Rev. Norflette Mersier (age American Marines from Mont- Lucky Numbers: 17, 24, 51 Lucky Numbers: 14, 52, 53 Marines battled their own pri- 91) of River Rouge. Though ford Point Camp served their vate war as they fought for ac- you may not know his name, country and fought to ensure CANCER CAPRICORN ceptance and recognition for he is no less a hero than those the freedom of all Americans, In our society looks sometimes Make some plans regarding their efforts in serving their matter more than they should, like Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin though many of their freedoms long-range financial security. country. Eventually, their efforts but that is not to say looks don’t Luther King Jr.. Many times were slow in coming. This Your present frame of mind is would help pave the way for in- matter at all. Presentation is im- throughout his lifetime, he has month, during Black History good for that. Someone you tegration of races in the U. S. portant, keep that in mind as earned the privilege to stand Month, let us recognize those flirted with wants to be your com- Marine Corp. you walk through life. This week panion. Give the universe a among the “Greats”, those who unsung heroes like Rev. Nor- Rev. Mersier served as a take a few extra moments to chance to bring love into your life acted selflessly and with hon- flette Mersier of River Rouge, Montford 'Pointer' for four-and- make sure that your physical by being a welcoming soul. our in the face of overwhelming for with their unwavering forti- odds and obstacles. a-half years. He enlisted at the self is as attractive as it can be. Soul Affirmation: I give and the tude, they have truly earned You will see a bigger than usual Rev. Mersier was among a age of 19 in 1942. He was a ri- universe gives back to me. their place among the “Greats” change not only in the way oth- group of men who bravely fleman in the Corp and was Lucky Numbers: 23, 41, 49 . ers feel about you but in theway soon deployed to Okinawa in fought to earn respect and their Chloe Cruz is a member of you feel about yourself. rightful place in the U.S. Ma- 1945. He rushed the island in AQUARIUS Telegram Newspaper’s Soul Affirmation: When things A practical solution is at hand to rine Corp. As a Marine at Mont- the second wave of gunfire Write Steps Internship Program. get strange I find peace in the one of your inventions. Give ford Point Camp in North early on Easter morning in ordinary. yourself some space to allow the Carolina, he was among the 1945, a day which began a Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 45 answer to come to you. 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Xavier (14) and Jordan (18) giving Day Dinner. Jordan and are brother and sister making a difference in Xavier attended a city council meeting to petition the mayor their community. and city council for permission ceived $61,080. She is also a Business & Financial Jordan, a full-time student at Grace College- to clean up the inside and out- Writer who has written over 120+ business plans for Detroit, enjoys being employed with the Sal- side of the Ecorse Library. small business owners applying for Microloans in the vation Army-Wyandotte Center, and serving They received overwhelming metro Detroit area and nationwide. These business as teen leader with, Girls With Great Potential support from the city officials, owners were able to obtain up to $50,000 in micro- (GWGP). She loves to dance and she uses as well as support from the li- financing with the help of her business plans. Addi- her talent to serve the Lord throughout metro- brary staff, local organizations, tionally, she has written ebooks, infographics, and Detroit, and has even had the opportunity to and citizens in Ecorse, who do- over 100+ blog articles that are focused around en- use her talent on the mission field with Global nated and volunteered to help trepreneurship and raising capital. Her blogs have Projects, in Uganda, Africa. Xavier is an 8th paint the inside and helped to been shared with the entrepreneurial and small busi- grade homeschooler, who loves to read nov- transform the outside of the ness community over 1,000 times across numerous els and study History. He also does mission Ecorse Library grounds with social media networks. work throughout metro-Detroit, and he too beautiful landscaping. Jordan Ms. Abiolu earned a Bachelors of Science in Com- has had the opportunity to serve with Global and Xavier purchased new puter & Information Systems from the University of Projects in Haiti. Xavier is having a lot of fun books, and held a book drive to Detroit Mercy with in 2007. In 2011, she also re- learning to play the acoustic guitar and learn- ceived Certificates of Completion from the U.S. Small update the books in the Li- Brittni Abiolu ing carpentry skills so he can help rebuild Business Administration for taking the courses, “How brary. Their life goal is to share As the Founder, President, and abandoned homes in urban neighborhoods. to Write a Business Plan” and “How to Create a Loan the Gospel of Jesus Christ, primary Small Business Financ- This brother and sister team loves to serve Package.” Additionally, she received her FICO Pro and be positive influences ing Consultant at CapitaLinker, Certification from AllRegs Academy for taking the Ex- with their local church, Evangel Ministries- amongst their peers. They re- Ms. Abiolu connects entrepre- ploring FICO Scores, Analyzing the Credit Report, Pastor Christopher Brooks, as well as serve ally care about the well-being neurs to various direct and indi- and Communicating Credit Information courses in in their own community. Since moving to of people, and they sincerely rect lenders to help them secure 2014. Ecorse in December 2013, Jordan and Xavier want to make a difference in the capital they need to thrive in have been looking for opportunities to make their own community and business. Her passion for entre- Brittni is currently attending the University of Detroit a difference. Together, they host monthly preneurship and dedication to throughout the world! Mercy’s MBA program and plans on taking Pepper- food and clothing drives to help those in need; helping as many startups and dine University’s Private Capital Markets Certification their largest food drive is in the fall when their early stage companies as possi- course in the Fall 2015. She is also a member of Zeta family hosts their annual Community Thanks- ble has enabled her to raise a Phi Beta Sorority, Inc and a registered Credit Reform combined total amount of Lobbyist through the National African Business As- $1,099,450 for her clients since sociation. to maintain their property. He starting the company in April is well liked by residents and 2011. The average client re- even when writing a ticket, his motto of treating everyone with respect really shines through. gotten better and better. Terance has been a member of My hard work and dedication soon paid off, and the the River Rouge Auxiliary Guidance Center saw my hard work and dedication Policing unit for over 4 years to the community. I've been employed there the since graduating from River past three years. At the center, our mission is to en- Rouge High School. He really hance the development and well-being of children, enjoys his days and nights with adults and families in need throughout the commu- the Auxiliary’s and hopes to nity. I work with students from the ages of 9 through one day become a Police Offi- 17, and my job is to be a positive role model that cer. Terance, a lifelong resident help students with their homework, while also help- of River Rouge has one ing to keep their grades up. Terance Bernard Seaton brother and three sisters. His motto to live by, “Treat people with re- While working at the Guidance Center, I want to do spect, no matter what”. Terance Seaton has the heart more than help my students with their homework. I Markus Agee and spirit that is so vital to keep want to step out of my comfort zone, or like my pas- Deuteronomy 16 and 17 says, Terance Seaton is the City of River Rouge’s River Rouge alive. tor always says, “Don't get comfortable in that same “Every man shall give as he is newest Ordinance Officer. His job is to help spot, continue to move up”. In 2013 I started a foun- able, according to the bless- River Rouge become cleaner and neater dation called “Blessed 2B Giving”. We give love, joy, ings of the Lord your God through interaction with residents on ways peace, motivation, prayer, and a hot meal and which he has given you.” clothes; wherever there is a need, if we are able to, we will give. Our vision is to have a building where In 2011, I started volunteering community members can come for assistance if at the Guidance Center in they need a bill paid for their children’s school uni- River Rouge. While volunteer- forms, or food. “Blessed 2B Giving” isn't going to ing, I started a community gar- help assist with these things, but we will also make den where the community it a learning experience so families will learn how to could not only get fresh food, maintain and take care of their bills and won't get but they could also learn how back into that same situation. “Blessed 2B giving” to grow their own food as well. will soon have youth services in the community so I have held a food drive each you will know that there is another way, and that's year to feed the community God’s Way. We will also be having prayer meetings since 2011. I pass out 40 in the community, and will work on getting our fam- Thanksgiving boxes and turkeys, and each year has ilies back together within our community. PAGE SPONSORED BY G & M MGT SOLUTIONS 10748 W. JEFFERSON AVE. RIVER ROUGE Page 9A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Lincoln Park Lofts Romulus celebrates Black History From Page 1A By: Gina Steward

The lights brought the Downtown look to Fort St in Lincoln Park to announce the restored building by the Wayne Metropolitan “This is great for our downtown Community Action Committee area,” Mayor Thomas E. Jazmine Danci (left) and Tanya Cofield (right) with Honoree Oliver Warren and (Wayne Metro), the Lincoln Karnes said. “This building was Mayor Leroy Burcroff Park Lofts were created to re- once what we called the major store a historic theatre in the dread of downtown because it The City of Romulus hosted Burcroff stated, “This is a spe- dated back to the early 1940’s. area that ultimately became a was a pornographic theater, their second Annual Black His- cial day for us. We take Black For over 70 years, the APA has vacant eyesore within the com- and no one is going to come tory Month Ceremony, ‘Recog- History and make it personal.” grown and promoted good citi- munity (the site also became a and spend money in the area if nizing our African American During the breakfast, African zenship, civic pride, self-help source of local shame as an X- that’s sitting here. And if you Leaders on Tuesday, February American members of the and hope for the community. rated movie venue for more just resort to tearing it down, 17 at the Romulus Recreation community were recognized. than 30 years). Additionally, the then what do you have? So in- Center. As members of the Special honorees were mem- The other honoree was Oliver project also aims to provide af- stead of getting rid of it, we community gathered, Mayor bers of the American Progres- Warren. He is also a member fordable housing opportunities, now have a focal point for the sive Association. Their history of the APA and was instrumen- while also helping to establish city. Two businesses will be in stability and financial inde- the front, plus we have a total pendence amongst individuals, of fifteen other new businesses families, veterans and the dis- that established themselves abled. within the past year. So while “When we took over, the the- this used to be a site that could ater was nothing but a shell, so drive people away, it will now this is a whole gutted rehab for draw them in. We will have a adaptable reuse,” Wayne lot of people floating around Metro CEO Louis Piszker said. downtown, so this project will “This is great affordable hous- fit in well with everything that ing, plus it’s brand new and to we have going on.” be honest, a really cool place While three vacancies cur- to be. To make it even better, rently exist on the “theatre Downtown Lincoln Park is side” of the developmental coming back and has a lot to properties, Wayne Metro ex- offer. The location is accessi- pects them to be filled rela- ble, and there are so many tively soon. Overall, with these new restaurants and busi- noticeable efforts in place to Members of American Progressive Association were honored for their work in nesses that have recently revitalize the city, individuals the community and rich history opened up here on Fort Street, from near and far are clearly so it’s certainly a great loca- interested in joining in on what tion.” the area has to offer. For those closely involved with “We have drawn interest from the development initiative, the people all across the state; so project also serves as a bridge much in fact, that we eventu- that can bring entrepreneurial ally stopped counting,” Piszker and employment opportunities said. “We literally had 185 ap- to the area. In the future, two plications for 38 rental units. new businesses will be placed “As of right now, we have 9 out within the “theater side” of Fort of 12 units ready to move in on Street, which will include a the “theater side”. The remain- Wayne Metro office space, in ing vacancies are project addition to a prospective credit based units, so we have to union or operating restaurant. make sure that applicants Overall, the lofts seems to meet strict criteria, but we mark a huge step towards im- know that they will go fast. We Members of the Romulus religious community join in for a prayer at the end of provement for Downtown Lin- expect everyone to be able to coln Park. move in by March 1st.” the program

tal in the development of the City’s cable channels.

The City of Romulus presented proclamations for both the APA and Mr. Warren. Other Black History Events in Romulus include; Black History Tour of Romlulus on Monday, February 23 at 6:00pm at the Romulus Senior Center and the Black History Student Showcase at the Ro- mulus High School on Thurs- Oliver Warren, with the members of the current day, February 26 at 7:00pm. Cable department that he started in the late Entry fee is $5.00. 1980’s Page 10A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 *CRIME ALERTS* Project Sticker Shock target Adults POLICE BLOTTER who Provide Alcohol to Youth Project Sticker Shock is a public awareness RIVER ROUGE campaign targeting adults who might be February 4th, 2015 identification out of it. After he tempted to buy alcohol for youth under 21 At 0742hrs, officers were ranted and raged and suddenly who can’t buy it legally themselves. Youth dispatched to the 100 Block of everybody in the room stopped place florescent yellow stickers on beer Burke for a B&E in progress. eating and started looking at cases, wine coolers and other alcoholic prod- An officer seen a male enter them. When the officer ap- ucts. The stickers provide a strong reminder the yard of a home and had proached him he could smell to adults: “It is illegal to buy or provide alcohol prior knowledge of the 65 year the odor of intoxicants emitting to anyone under 21.” old male owner. A Hispanic from his breath and the person family lived at the residence along with him to be unsteady “We educate students about the risks in- and was currently out of state. on his feet. The male was volved with underage drinking. Now they are So the officer followed foot advised he under arrest for encouraging adults to set the example.” said prints to the back door of the Disorderly Person and had to Keri Marsh, community organizer for the resident and observed the use minimal force to handcuff SUDDs Coalition. “It’s a great thing to see back half of a snowy foot prints him after refused to place his youth in the community and local businesses entering into the doorway on hands behind his back. He taking a stand against underage drinking.” the back porch. The back door was transported to RRPD and Retailers that participated in the program in- was locked and the male could while he was being booked he cluded; Busatti’s Beer and Liquor Store in not gain entry. A set of foot- refused to cooperate. His Southgate, the Riviera Food and Drug Market prints lead to the front porch property was taken and he was in River Rouge and Mitch’s Food Market in and the male made entry and placed in a cell. Brownstown. had not left the home. At 0730 the Command officer made February 9th, 2015 Students from River Rouge High According to local youth, alcohol is one of the contact with the owner and he At 1642hrs, officers were dis- School participate in SUDDS event easiest substances to obtain. Project Sticker gave permission for officers to patched to the first Block of Shock hopes to cause adults to think twice (Southgate, MI)- SUDDs (Stop Underage enter and check. When officers West Pleasant Street, on a Do- before making it any easier for youth to ac- Drinking/Drugs) Coalition youth members took finally gain entry and the home mestic Violence. A 25 year old cess alcohol. part in the program Project Sticker Shock on checked clear officers ob- female answered the door and Monday, February 16 in partnership with local served the back porch door un- stated that her live in 25 year For more information about this program call retailers in the Downriver area. The youth-lead lock along with the inner entry old boyfriend and the father of the Stop Underage Drinking/Drugs (SUDDs) initiative is aimed to change adult attitudes door. her 3 month old baby had been Coalition at 734-785-7700 x7869 or visit, about selling and providing alcohol to minors. A couch on the first floor drinking heavily. She states in- www.suddscoalition.com. the culprit was using as a bed, cident began when she was two blankets on it and pillows doing his thirteen year old sis- arranged for sleeping. A bowl ter’s and he grabbed her right 22ND DISTRICT COURT of what appeared to be maca- arm and began twisting it. He offers roni and cheese on a table finally left the resident and next to the couch. The house went to the River Rouge Liquor PROBATION AND TRAFFIC TICKET AMNESTY had been completely ran- Store to get more liquor. Offi- sacked. All of the cupboards in cers observed bruises on her From January 5, 2015 - March 30, 2015, the court will WAIVE all default fees, 20% late fees the kitchen had been gone arm. Officers left and searched and warrant fees on TRAFFIC and PARKING TICKETS through and left open. Officers for the boyfriend and made observed the North West base- contact with him at West For probation violators who have bench warrants for failure to pay fines and costs, the court ment window broken with Pleasant and Jefferson near will set aside the warrants and allow those persons to pay in full without being subjected to ar- snow up under and around it. the store. Officer approached rest. A board up for the home was him and asked him what hap- The court is located at 26279 Michigan Avenue Inkster, MI 48141 called in and special attention pened at the house? He told given. This sounds like the them nothing occurred. homeowner may have a prob- The boyfriend was placed lem with a squatter! under arrest and while con- ducting a pat down discovered February 9th, 2015 a half pint of Brandy. He trans- At 0207hrs, officers were dis- ported to the police station patched to 10490 West Jeffer- where he was booked, allowed son, River Rouge Coney Island to make a phone call, then on a report of a fight inside the housed. A check with Lein restaurant. Officers made showed two outstanding war- contact with the cook who rants and he is currently on stated incident began when a probation. This doesn’t look group of people where sitting good for him! at the counter and was giving her a hard time. At the same time two females had been standing outside the door on the sidewalk arguing. Officers made contact with the group that were yelling and swearing about the employ- ees. They were advised to quiet down and stop using the profane language and asked for all of their identification. One male who appeared highly intoxicated stated that this was BS and they didn’t do anything. He presented his wallet but refused to take his Are you your Brother’s Keep- ers?? We must work together to keep us safe Page 11A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds APT FOR RENT Report any SERVICES CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE Across the Park illegal Apartments Down River CITY OF INKSTER BOARD OF REVIEW scrappers, NEWLY REMODELED Xpress THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BEGIN MEETING ON MARCH 16, 2014 TO APARTMENTS car thefts, Non Emergency CONSIDER APPEALS ON PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS AT THE CITY OF Spacious 1 bedroom breaking and Transport INKSTER'S CITY HALL, 26215 TROWBRIDGE INKSTER, MI. MARCH apartments entering or 16TH 10:00 AM - 11:30PM AND 1:00PM - 5:00PM, ALSO MARCH 17TH Available for 62 and taggers. 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SPACE FOR 15% Senior Discount Activity Room & RENT OR Serving The Publish Dates: February 19th and February 26th , 2015 Laundry facilities on site Metropolitan Area (313) 382-3201 LEASE Handicapped CITY OF ROMULUS PUBLIC NOTICE TTY-1-800-567-5857 Accessible Vehicles M-F 8-5 YOUR OFFICE AWAY Licensed & Insured FROM HOME Reliable Transportation CITY OF ROMULUS RENT INCLUDES Courteous & On Time 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW VIRTUAL OFFICES 313-757-5024 To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City 313-978-8450 Hall, Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and Equal Housing Opportunity AVAILABLE TOO times by APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come CALL prepared, as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to. CO-OP 313.469.5755 SERVICES AVAILABLE March 09, 2015: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm FLAT FOR RENT Got Bed Bugs? 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Felicia Rutledge Published: 2/19/2015 2/26/2015 City Clerk 3/5/2015 Page 12 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 STAY INFORMED ABOUT HAPPENINGS GOING ON IN YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT Tips on preventing frozen READ THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED ADS/ LEGAL NOTICES pipes during arctic blast air freeze pipes in crawlspaces CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF RIVER ROUGE The snow and cold can also bring Ice POLICE DEPARTMENT Dams to a home. An Ice Dam forms when the temperature in your attic is The City of River Rouge is currently seeking applications for Part-Time Police above freezing causing snow on the Officers to create an eligibility list. Applicants must be 21 yrs of age, a high roof to melt and then refreeze in drop- school diploma, or GED and Associate Degree. Must have proof of valid ping temperatures. The pools of water MCOLES certification as a Certified Officer. Applications may be obtained behind those dams can cause leakage Mon-Fri 9:00am until 4:00pm, March 10th-31st at the then into your home. See tips on how to prevent this below. River Rouge Police Department 10600 West Jefferson Avenue Mother Nature is blasting the area Prevent warm, moist downstairs air River Rouge, Michigan 48218 with cold and snow and it’s only going from infiltrating the attic by appropri- (313)842-0069 to get colder. State Farm is already re- ately insulating your attic’s floor and ceiving claims on Frozen Pipes but using a dehumidifier to control water there is still time to prevent others vapor. Seal all openings that would CITY OF ROMULUS PUBLIC NOTICE from getting hit with damage. Below allow vapor to rise into the attic. are facts and tips for prevention. It’s Research shows keeping the attic air MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING important homeowners talk to their in- temperature below freezing when the February 2, 2015 surance agent ahead of time to make outside air temperature is in the low Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 sure they understand their coverages, 20s can reduce the occurrence of ice The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden. what their deductibles are, and how to dams. Provide good attic ventilation to Pledge of Allegiance contact them after-hours if something replace warm air in the attic with cold Roll Call happens. outside air. Consult a professional for Present: Kathleen Abdo, John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Sylvia Makowski, Celeste Roscoe, the best way to avoid ice dams and William Wadsworth. Administrative Officials in Attendance: There are two simple tasks homeown- water damage in your home. LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor ers can do in about two minutes that Do not routinely remove snow from the Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk can help protect pipes and homes roof or attempt to “chip away” the ice of an ice dam. It will likely lead to shin- 1. Moved by Crout, seconded by Makowski to accept the agenda as presented. when a severe freeze is predicted: Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth. Open cabinet doors to allow heat to gle damage. Nays – None. get to piping under sinks and vanities Do not install large mechanical equip- Motion Carried Unanimously. near exterior walls and Run a small ment or water heaters in attics, espe- 15-041 2A. Moved by Makowski, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meet- cially in cold climates. Not only do they ing of the Romulus City Council held on January 26, 2015. trickle of water at vulnerable cold and Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe. hot faucets. present an unwelcome fire hazard, but Nays – None. they’ll also increase the temperature in Abstain – Wadsworth. Some other tips to prevent frozen your attic. Motion Carried. Do not use salt or calcium chloride to 15-042 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Crout to approve the minutes of the special meeting held pipes: on January 22, 2015, 5:30 p.m. study session, Neighborhood Street Improvements and Pipes that run along outside walls, melt snow on a roof. These chemicals January 26, 2015 7:00 p.m. public hearing, Proposed Program Statement for Community floors and ceilings are vulnerable, so are very corrosive and can shorten the Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. make sure they are insulated. life of metal gutters, downspouts, and Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Roscoe flashings. Runoff that contains high Nays – None. Disconnect outside garden hoses, Abstain – Makowski, Wadsworth. Wrap exposed pipes with insulating concentrations of these chemicals can Motion Carried. sleeves or tape damage nearby grass and plants. 3. Petitioner: None. Seal foundation cracks that let arctic 4. Chairperson’s Report: Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden announced the Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE Collection, for dates and times, call 734-326-3936. The annual soul food dinner will be held at Romulus Senior High School on Feb. 10th at 6:00 p.m. CITY OF RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN 4A. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Crout to accept the chairperson’s report. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of River Rouge held in the Nays – None. Court Room of City Hall on February 3, 2015, 2015 Motion Carried Unanimously. Meeting called to order at 8:10p 5. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Burcroff asked Public Services Director, Bob McCraight, to bring everyone up to date regarding snow removal. Mr. McCraight informed that the City is under a snow emergency. The following Commissioners were present: Trash pick-up is one day behind schedule due to the snow storm. Mayor Bowdler in the Chair Black History Month Recognition Breakfast will be held at the RAC on Tuesday, Feb. 17th Present: Cooney, Perry,Pierce, Ward at 9:00 a.m. Children’s Underground Railroad Program will be held at Romulus Library on Absent: None Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 6:30 p.m. (for children ages 4 and up.) Black History Student Show- case, Thursday, Feb. 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Romulus High School; $5.00 for showcase ticket; Excused: Campbell, Pruneau $20.00 for VIP ticket, includes soul food dinner in Eagles Nest prior to event. Chief of Staff, Robert Dickerson, spoke about the RAC memberships that were negotiated 15-25 Approval of minutes with the Teamsters employees; the memberships are a taxable benefit. 15-26 Suspend regular order of business to hold Public Hearing 15-043 5A1. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to recognize February, 2015 as Black His tory Month in the City of Romulus. 15-27 Close Public Hearing Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth. 15-28 Voucher approval Nays – None. 15-29 Business license approval Motion Carried Unanimously. 15-30 Building permit approval 15-0445A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Abdo to adopt a resolution to amend the Bylaws of the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW) (and to include the correction to Article 2.C.1.) 15-31 Approval of budget ammendments Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth 15-32 Motion to adjourn Nays – None A complete copy of the minutes can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. (313) Motion Carried Unanimously. 842-5604. 6. Clerk’s Report: 15-045 6A1. Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe to approve second reading, final adoption of Budget Amendment 14/15-13, general fund, in the amount of $5,000 which was introduced Patricia Johnson City Clerk at the Council meeting of January 26, 2015. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth. Nays – None. Motion Carried Unanimously. YES, Start my Subscription 6B. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer, Stacy Paige, reminded everyone that taxes are due on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. 7. Public Comment: Today! None. 3 month Home Delivery $8.00 3 Month First Class Mail $25.00 8. Unfinished Business: 9. New Business 6 Months Home Delivery $15.00 6 MonthsFirst Class Mail $40.00 10. Communication: 1 Year Home Delivery $26.00 1 Year First Class Mail $65.00 Councilman Crout and Mayor Pro-Tem Barden commented on the great job the DPW work ers did clearing the roads during the snow storm. Name:______11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council. Address:______City:______State:_____Zip:______Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Choate, Crout, Makowski, Roscoe, Wadsworth. Telephone______Email:______(optional) Nays – None. Motion Carried Unanimously. Credit Card:______EXP Date:_____ CVC ______Complete form and mail check or money order to: I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to P.O. Box 29085, River Rouge, MI 48218 be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on February If you have any questions please call 313-928-2955 2, 2015. Page 13 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 This Week’s Varsity High School “Black History Month” Varsity Basketball African-Americans have played a significant role in Tennis By Butch Davis By Butch Davis

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls here is this week basket- ball schedule for your dining and dancing pleasure. Please, if Unlike Venus and Serena, you have the time, get out and support a high school basketball many player including African game close to your neck of the woods. Here is the schedule from American youth had no guiding 02/19/2015-02/25/2015 tennis parent, no Richard Williams at home to help fulfill Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/19, 5:30 PM a dream. Yes, when I played Dearborn at Belleville sports like many the only con- dition we ever had set in front Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/19, 7:00 PM of us was that books came Detroit Country Day at Romulus first.” American junior tennis has had a major change in the Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/20, 5:00 PM Detroit Martin Luther King at Detroit Cass Tech last five years. Aspiring pros Detroit Public Safety Academy at Romulus Summit Academy now commonly abandon regu- lar school for home or online Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/20, 5:30 PM educational programs. Al- Detroit Plymouth Educational at Dearborn Riverside Academy-West though alternative schooling is Hamtramck at River Rouge not new to junior athletics, ten- nis is perhaps the only sport Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/20, 6:00 PM whose full participation re- Novi Franklin Road Christian at Allen Park Inter-City Baptist quires it because of year-round competition and travel. How- Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/20, 7:00 PM Tennis is another sports that tennis player in the 1960s and ever, many communities can Gibraltar Carlson at Allen Park take a back road compare to 70s. Raised in the segregated receive help in getting tennis Taylor Kennedy at Brownstown Woodhaven the popularity to basketball and Dearborn Edsel Ford at Dearborn Heights Annapolis South, he was the first African- affirmed in your city or town by football in the African American Garden City at Dearborn Heights Crestwood American male tennis player to contacting the following organ- community; nevertheless, Ecorse HS at Taylor Preparatory win a Grand Slam tournament. ization USTA Member Serv- there are some “Great African Melvindale at Trenton He was much more than an ices, 1-800-990-8782. There American Tennis Players”. Lincoln Park at Wyandotte Roosevelt athlete though. His commit- office are available during the The great African American ment to social justice, health following hours: Monday-Fri- Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/23, 5:30 PM playing now is of course Venus and humanitarian issues left a day: 9:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. ET, Taylor Baptist Park at Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett Williams and her sister Serena mark on the world as impossi- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 Detroit West Side Academy at Melvindale Academy for Business & Williams, Donald Young and ble to remove as his tennis p.m., Sunday, Closed. Addi- Tech Thomas Blake however here was on the court. On July tional USTA Contact Informa- are the players you may not Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/23, 6:00 PM 10th, 2015, would have been tion: have heard of. Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy at Detroit Cristo Rey Arthur's 72nd birthday, how- [email protected] Before Althea Gibson was ever, he died: February 6, born, Ora Washington was Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/23, 7:00 PM 1993, in New York City, New Here are African America ten- Flat Rock at Riverview showing American how good York, Cause of Death: AIDS- nis players from A-Z. Katrina she could be in sports. Ora had related pneumonia. Adams, Leslie Allen, Gabrielle Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/24, 6:00 PM played both basketball and James Blake and Zina Garri- Andrews, Arthur Ashe, Camille Royal Oak Shrine Catholic at Allen Park Cabrini tennis in her life and profes- son were born right near the Benjamin, Tornado Alicia sionally in tennis and college Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/24, 7:00 PM end of Althea Gibson's tennis Black, James Blake, Thomas basketball. She was a star Dearborn Heights Annapolis at Allen Park career. Zina Garrison had not Blake, Renee Blount, Steve player for the Philadelphia Trib- played tennis until she was 10, Campbell, Zina Garrison, unes and Germantown Hor- Basketball (Girls) Varsity, 02/25, 7:00 PM though. She started her junior Althea Gibson, Rodney Har- nets women's basketball Allen Park at Lincoln Park tennis career very well at 12 mon, Levar Harper-Griffith, An- teams. By the time she retired and won a national title when gela Haynes, Tally Holmes, Basketball (Boys) Varsity, 02/19, 6:30 PM from play, she was undefeated she was just 14. When Zina Chip Hooper, Jamea Jackson, Dearborn Advanced Tech at Taylor Preparatory in tennis for 12 years and was just 19-years-old, she had Jarmere Jenkins, Scoville earned 201 trophies in her bas- begun her professional tennis Jenkins, Madison Keys, Basketball (Boys) Varsity. 02/19, 7:00 PM ketball and tennis career. Dearborn at Belleville career. She skipped her high Raquel Kops-Jones, John Althea Gibson (August 25, Wyandotte Roosevelt at Lincoln Park school graduation to play in the Lucas II, Lori McNeil, Nicholas 1927 – September 28, 2003) Inkster Peterson Warren Academy at Taylor Baptist Park French Open, which was her Monroe, Megan Moulton-Levy, was an American tennis player Brownstown Woodhaven at Taylor Kennedy debut to professional tennis. Asia Muhammad, Todd Nel- and professional golfer, and Southgate Anderson at Taylor Truman She played well in Grand Slam son, Shenay Perry, Ahsha the first black athlete to cross singles tournaments, reaching Rolle, Chanda Rubin, Bryan Basketball (Boys) Varsity, 02/20, 6:30 PM the color line of international the final of Wimbledon in 1990 Shelton, Phillip Simmonds, Detroit DEPSA Early College at Melvindale Academy for Business & Tech tennis. In 1956, she became and winning the bronze medal Lucy Diggs Slowe, Sloane Detroit Public Safety Academy at Romulus Summit Academy the first person of color to win at the 1988 Olympics. Zina Stephens, Alexandra Steven- a Grand Slam title (the French Basketball (Boys) Varsity, 02/20, 7:00 PM Garrison was a much better son, Francis Tiafoe, Taylor Open). The following year she Taylor Trillium at Detroit Community doubles player, though, mak- Townsend, Sachia Vickery, won both Wimbledon and the Dearborn Heights Crestwood at Detroit Consortium ing the Australia Open doubles MaliVai Washington, Mashiska U.S. Nationals (precursor of Dearborn Riverside Academy-West at Detroit Plymouth Educational final twice in 1987 and 1992 Washington, Mashona Wash- the U.S. Open), then won both Detroit Western International at Detroit Renaissance and winning the gold in the ington, Ora Washington, Regi- Taylor Preparatory at Ecorse again in 1958, and was voted 1988 Olympics. In her mixed nald Weir, Serena Williams, Allen Park at Gibraltar Carlson Female Athlete of the Year by doubles career, she was much Trenton at Melvindale Venus Williams, Donald the Associated Press in both better, winning three Grand Hamtramck at River Rouge Young. years. In all she won 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and Monroe Jefferson at Riverview Slam tournaments, including Northville at Westland John Glenn being runner up in three. Zina six doubles titles, and was in- had won two Wimbledon’s in Basketball (Boys) Varsity, 02/20, 7:30 PM ducted into the International 1988 and 1990 and the Aus- Novi Franklin Road Christian at Allen Park Inter-City Baptist Tennis Hall of Fame and the In- tralia Open in 1987 and also Newport Lutheran South at Westland Huron Valley Lutheran ternational Women's Sports reaching three other finals but Hall of Fame. fell short in all of them. 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For entertainment purposes only Page 15A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015 A conversation with Wendy Raquel Robinson The multifaceted actress discusses her new role in Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Things Your Man Won’t Do”, the final season of ‘The Game’, and more By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Reporter

mindset of ‘I want to be mar- Robinson said with a laugh. and Tia, Brittany, Hosea, Coby ried now’, but it’s more than “But theatre has always been and Pooch…It was very spe- just a notion,” she said. “The my first love, so coming back cial, and it has always been character that I play is best and working with a cast like bigger than us.” friends with Tichina Arnold, this was a no brainer for me. Now in the midst of ‘The who is also my gynecologist “I really think that the true Game’s final season, Robin- because I’m pregnant. I’m a essence of an actor is when son anticipates that fans will be sister who just wants to be you can see who they are on- left reeling leading up to the se- loved, and I also want to hold stage because there’s nothing ries finale in the spring. onto my relationship at the else to hide behind; you’re “I think that you’re going to see same time…During the play, I completely baring your soul an unraveling of all of the char- think I’ll be the interlocutor that and giving everything you have acters as we get closer to the connects in a little bit of comic right there. It’s really just you finale,” she said. “As Tasha, I’m relief, but I also want for audi- and the audience.” trying to get my life together ences to walk away with a With an eclectic career resume and I’m on the run from sense of love, while also know- that includes a starring role on Pookie, who can’t take my ing that if you jump into a rela- ‘The Steve Harvey Show’, and baby away. There are a lot of tionship or a marriage, it’s appearances in popular twists and turns, so I would going to take work.” movies like ‘Two Can Play That definitely say expect the unex- Wendy Raquel Robinson Having performed in numerous Game’ and ‘Something New’, pected.” stage plays over the course of Robinson attributes much of In the future, Robinson has her career, including “The her onscreen success to her several projects in the works, For fans of the long running sit- ‘The Temptations’) and Brian Vagina Monologues” and “The consistent involvement in the- including the release of a faith com ‘The Game’, Wendy White (‘Stomp the Yard’, ‘I Can Colored Museum”, Robinson – atre. Consequently, these fac- based film called ‘Mysterious Raquel Robinson comprehen- Do Bad All By Myself’), John- who studied drama at Howard tors have perceptibly Ways’, as well as a role in the sively owns it in her role as son’s newest comedic love University – admits that the influenced her classic perform- Disney movie ‘The Descen- Tasha Mack – the boisterously drama – with its candid exami- task of bringing a character to ance on ‘The Game’– a wildly dants’. As one of the most ver- feisty, wisecracking football nation of romantic relationships life onstage is comparatively popular series with eternally satile actresses in the “Momager” whose wild antics through the infusion of high jinx different from her experiences loyal fans who played a huge business, it remains clear that never fail to keep viewers tun- humor and deceptive twist and in film and television. But for role in sparking viral protest her work will continue to make ing in for more. Now in the turns – is guaranteed to keep the Los Angeles native, whose campaigns following the shows a mark in the television and midst of the show’s eighth and audiences on the edge of their laid back, humble demeanor premature cancellation by the film industries for years to final season, the acclaimed ac- seats. For Robinson, who de- seemingly serves as a diamet- CW Network in 2009 (it was come. tress is busy preparing for a scribes her character as an in- rical alternative to her signa- subsequently revived by BET “I play the first black Cruella de national tour with Je’Caryous ternally wounded “tears of a ture role on ‘The Game’, it was two years later). Vil for Disney, so that will be re- Johnson’s newest stage pro- clown”, “Things Your Man never a question as to whether “That show was anointed,” leased in the coming months,” duction “Things Your Man Won’t Do” brings a vital mes- she would return to the stage Robinson said. “We kept call- Robinson said. “Just the fact Won’t Do”, set to kick off at the sage to the stage regarding for her newest theatrical under- ing it the “little engine that that they went in that direction Detroit Opera House February love and relationships, as well taking. could” because it went from with an African American as 27th–28th. as the true essence of marital “A part of my decision to ac- this little show that nobody re- such a legendary character With an all-star cast that also commitment. cept this role is due to the fact ally saw, to becoming an iconic was awesome…That repre- includes Tichina Arnold (‘Mar- “So many times as women, we that I could use it as an exor- movement–not only in the shift sents a different direction for tin’, ‘Everybody Hates Chris’), become so eager in our search cism for Tasha; I had to flush from network, but also in the me in terms of acting, so I’m Leon (‘The Five Heartbeats’, for love, and we jump into the that character out completely,” power of the people who said, really looking forward to other ‘You know what, this is our conquests and new challenges show, and you can’t take it in the future.” from us’. “Things Your Man Won’t Do” “We always felt something runs at the Detroit Opera magical, and I’m going back to House February 27th and 28th. the original cast with myself To purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketmaster.com. 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Let It Be, A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles When: February 22nd at 7:30 PM Where: Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Cost: $35, $27, $24

Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Things Your Man Won’t Do” When: February 27th and 28th Where: Detroit Opera House Cost: $47.50, $42.50, $37.50

Motor City Comedy Jam featuring DL Hughley, Tony Rock, Sommore and Arnez J When: Where: February 28th at 7:00 PM Where: Masonic Temple Cost: $125, $75, $58.50, $51.50

Charlie Wilson wsg Kem and Joe When: March 1st at 7:00 PM Where: Joe Louis Arena Cost: $103, $68, $58, $48

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