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Volume 69 Number 38 www.telegramnews.net WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 50¢ TELEGRAM 90% OF OUR NEWS YOU WON’T FIND IN ANY OTHER NEWS MEDIA IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT Mayor Wild to hold Boston bomb suspect Twitter Town Hall on spotted on video, Website Redesign no arrest made

The redesign is coming on the heels of a website assess- ment survey, which the City released on March 1st, in Westland, MI –Mayor Wild will order for the web team to gar- be hosting his first Twitter ner residents’ general feed- Town Hall on April 30th during back regarding their satisfac- lunchtime, at 1:00pm, in order tion with the current website. to solicit suggestions from The survey results disclosed residents on how the City’s that of the 403 respondents, website could be improved. 70% were dissatisfied with the current Westland website. Tweeps and non-tweeps alike Runners continue to run towards the finish line of the Boston Marathon as an explosion erupts near the More than half of respondents are invited to join in the con- finish line of the race REUTERS/Dan Lampariello rated the current layout and versation to voice their opin- (Reuters) - Investigators have visual design as displeasing Boston on Monday, a law ions on the City’s website spotted a Boston Marathon No arrests had been made, to the eye, and 60% of those enforcement source said on redesign that will be taking bombing suspect from securi- and the suspect in the video who responded felt that the Wednesday, in what is poten- place this summer. ty video taken before two tially the biggest break in the had not been identified by blasts ripped through central case yet. Mayor Wild page 2A Boston page 2A Ecorse has a new Director of Public Safety Rick Ross dumped by Reebok By Gina C. Steward - Telegram Newspaper Publisher song is "molly," which is a Michael Moore has been slang term for a powerful form appointed to fill the position of of the psychoactive drug Director of Public Safety by MDMA, commonly called Financial Manager Joyce ecstasy. Parker. Moore will replace Gerald Champagne as he has READ: Rick Ross' faint apolo- resigned and accepted a new gy for lyrics hits sour note position at Schoolcraft Rapper Rick Ross: I heard College. According to City shots, crashed His lyrics Administrator, John sparked outrage from fans Openlander, Champagne’s and activist groups. official last day will be April 29. Reebok released a statement He said, “Champagne will on Thursday announcing it stay on to work with Moore to had severed ties with Ross. ensure a smooth transition.” Moore will serve as the New York (CNN) -- Hip-hop to raping a woman. "Reebok holds our partners to Interim Director of Public artist Rick Ross learned In the song "U.O.E.N.O," a high standard, and we Safety until they decide to hire Thursday he'd been dumped Ross raps: "Put molly all in expect them to live up to the a person to permanently fill by the sportswear company her champagne, she ain't values of our brand," the the position. Openlander said, Reebok after the company even know it. I took her home statement read. “We didn’t want the city to be decided he hadn't shown an and I enjoyed that, she ain't "Unfortunately, Rick Ross has without a public safety "appropriate level of remorse" even know it." failed to do so. While we do leader.” Moore retired from for using lyrics in one of his www.telegramnews.net Moore - Page 5A songs that seemed to allude The drug mentioned in Ross' Rick Ross on page 8A Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER Bill bans STATE OF MI NEWS CALL TO ACTION welfare for Knezek, Zemke Introduce By Gina Steward - Telegram Publisher dead Bills to Give Schools It’s election year – people. Funding Flexibility Legislation would make technology, safety, Time to get involved transportation investments easier but the deadline to file a peti- tion is 4:00pm on May 14, 2013. Persons interested in seeking a public office in Michigan should first contact the election official responsible for placing candidates for the office involved on the ballot. The election official will provide complete information on the applicable filing requirements LANSING -- Legislation to and the qualifications candi- crack down on Bridge Card dates must meet to seek the abuse in Michigan continues office. In most cities, the elec- to be pushed in Lansing. State Rep David Knezek State Rep Adam F. Zemke tion official to contact is the city StateRepresentative Gail clerk. (D-Dearborn Heights) (D-Ann Arbor) “I wish my elected officials Haines, of Waterford, says I encourage anyone that is spend more time out in the that she has a bill to stiffen LANSING — State voter-approved pools of interested in making a differ- neighborhood.” “I only hear penalties for retailers engag- Representatives David money intended to maintain ence in their community to visit from my council person during ing in Bridge Card fraud. Knezek (D-Dearborn Heights) the liquid assets of a school their local City clerk’s office to election time”. If these are and Adam F. Zemke (D-Ann district or other public entity. get the process started. some of the comments that Businesses would lose their Arbor) have introduced legis- Knezek’s bill, House Bill 4483, you say, then maybe it’s time ability to complete Bridge lation that would remove would allow school districts to for YOU to make a difference. Card transactions for 30 days restrictions on certain funds, spend the money on technol- This year, elections will be held after a first offense, and per- allowing school districts to ogy upgrades, while Zemke’s to select the governing bodies manently after a second use that money to make infra- bills, HBs 4368 and 4515, in many of our local communi- offense.Lawmakers say they structure improvements and would let them put sinking ties. Some of the elections will want to protect the state's capital investments. funds toward safety and secu- be for two-year terms and a food assistance program for rity equipment and transporta- “Many school districts find few will be for a four-year term. those who truly need help, tion purchases and repairs, themselves unable to provide The primary election won’t and save money by prevent- respectively. students with the latest tech- take place until August with the ing abuse by those who use it nology as a result of the deep “These bills expand local con- general election in November, inappropriately. funding cuts that have been trol by giving school districts, imposed over the last few and the people who live in years,” Knezek said. them, more of a say in funding decisions,” Zemke said. MAYOR WILD Boston “Technology in the classroom “Rather than simply accepting supplements a high quality the decisions made for them from page 1A From 1A education, and ensures our in Lansing, community lead- name, two government offi- children are ready to enter the ers can have another tool at site is difficult to navigate. ment,” said Mayor Wild. “Not cials said. Police may make 21st century workforce.” their disposal to improve While these statistics are only does it give leaders a an appeal to the public for schools and give kids a telling of the overall dissatis- way to spread information on more information at a news The three-bill package would brighter future.” faction with the site, the a real time basis, but it allows conference scheduled for affect sinking funds, which are Mayor and the web team constituents a way to stay later on Wednesday, a gov- would like to find out more connected and have better ernment source said. specific areas for improve- access to their local govern- CHECK US OUT! The explosions at the Boston ment, such as, online servic- ment as well.” We’re on the Web es, content, design or interac- Marathon finish line killed tivity, and they are asking for The City will relay the feed- three people and injured 176 www.telegramnews.net citizens help. back that is garnered from the others in the worst attack on Facebook and Twitter @telegramnews Twitter Town Hall to the ven- U.S. soil since September 11, Mayor Wild is encouraging dor that is chosen from the 2001. everyone to get on Twitter and bidding process. A request for The bombings as well as sub- TELEGRAM get involved in the Twitter proposals was sent out this sequent reports that someone Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 Town Hall, whether week and the bidding period tried to mail the deadly poison OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER one actively engages in will be open until Wednesday, ricin to President Barack For the Cities of River Rouge & Ecorse Twitter or they’ve never tweet- May 1st. Obama - the second report of ADJUNICATED for the city of Inkster ed before. In the coming such a letter in two days - SERVING weeks the City will be The redesign, content migra- have created a climate of DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, explaining how to use Twitter tion, training and implementa- uncertainty in the country. LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAY- to participate in the Town Hall. tion of the new website is esti- Nerves were jolted further by LOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE Interested citizens can stay mated to take between 4-6 an inaccurate report on cable Published weekly on Thursday by Telegram Newspaper, Inc. updated by months. Again, citizens are news network CNN that a P.O. Box 29085 • River Rouge, MI 48218 tuning into WLND, the City’s encouraged to follow Mayor bombing suspect had been General Office • 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. Facebook page, Twitter Wild daily at @MayorWild and arrested. Phone (313) 928-2955 Fax (313) 928-3014 account and the website for join the conversation on Shortly after CNN retracted its Email: [email protected] step-by-step directions Twitter on Tuesday, April 30th report of an arrest in the case, Website: telegramnews.net on how to tweet and partici- at 1:00pm. security officials at Boston's SUBSCRIPTION RATE pate in the City’s first social federal courthouse ordered media Town Hall. For more information, contact Home or Business Delivery 6 months - $15.00 1 year- $26.00 staff, media and attorneys to 6 months 1st class mail $40.00 1 year 1st class mail $65.00 “Social media is not just a Shannon Ackron, evacuate due to a security passing trend. It has become Administrative Secretary, at scare and move at least 100 DEADLINE a very important, low cost (734) 467-3200. yards away, according to a All news item and advertising copy submitted for publication communication tool in govern- on Thursday must be at the office of The Telegram no later Reuters reporter on the than 4:00pm on Friday. scene. Do you have your subscription to the Bomb-sniffing dogs, fire MEMBERSHIPS TELEGRAM? engines and heavily armed and helmeted police arrived at the courthouse, which was Michigan Minority National Newspaper Now offering a 3 month trial for $15 reopened to employees an Press Association Publishers Association hour later. 313-928-2955 Michigan Ethnic Media Boston Page 3A Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Jackie Robinson: The Boston Sequester From Page 2A “Too Bad He’s The woman, Krystle Campbell, By: Jim Abeare - Columnist In Washington, authorities and a Boston University grad- Wrong Color” were investigating a letter uate student and Chinese citi- addressed to the president zen, Lu Lingzi. By Lee A. Daniels - NNPA Columnist after the contents preliminarily tested positive for the ricin. The crowded scene along the been building for decades Authorities had intercepted a race course in central Boston among Black Americans in the letter sent to Republican on Monday was recorded by North and South to confront the Senator Roger Wicker of surveillance cameras and country’s great sin. To repeat, Mississippi on Tuesday that media outlets, providing that wrong wasn’t merely investigators with significant Blacks’ 50-year exclusion from also preliminarily tested posi- tive for ricin. video of the area before and the playing fields of Major after the two blasts. League Baseball. The FBI said there was no Investigators were also Even as White America was indication of a connection to the Boston bomb attacks, but searching through thousands boasting that its victory over of pieces of evidence from Germany and Japan in World they reminded Americans of You could say “42,” the film cellphone pictures to shrapnel War II had made the world “safe” anthrax mail attacks the coun- about the life of Brooklyn pulled from victims' legs. Dodgers great Jackie Robinson, for democracy, Black Americans try in the wake of the could see in every sector of Let me get this straight. is a gripping baseball tale, and September 11 attacks 13 Streets around the bombing American society – higher edu- your assessment would be cor- years ago. site remained closed to traffic rect – but woefully incomplete. cation, the movie industry, the Because of the sequester the civil service, residential housing, White House (the People’s and pedestrians on THREE FATAL VICTIMS Wednesday, with police con- “42” is not just a baseball story. the military, large corporations House) is closed to tours. The bombs in Boston killed an It’s a compelling history lesson and small businesses alike, the They are closing air control tinuing their work. 8-year old boy, Martin as well. It tells the story of not labor unions, collegiate and pro- towers around the country. No one had claimed responsi- just baseball, but of a central fessional sports, and so on – Richard; a 29-year-old bility for the attack. facet of 20th Century American that bigotry, not democracy, was But between the President triumphant. life – the suffocating reach of and Vice President they have OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES racism – in the decades before taken eight vacations since INJURED IN BOSTON the 1960s. The South’s apartheid system had its explicit “Whites Only” the holidays. EIGHT! It conveys the grievous wrong and “No Colored Allowed” signs. Letter Policy Black Americans endured and But, although the signs were There is even had a huge The Telegram encourages letters from all readers. concert at the White House. I signals what it cost them, and absent, the same noxious senti- Submissions must include the writer’s name, address ments existed almost every- wasn’t invited, you weren’t America as a whole. And it indi- and signature and phone number. Only the name will cates how the barrier of racism where in the North and West, invited, but we paid for it. was cracked by Blacks and from Boston to Pasadena, Calif., be published. Send your letters to: Whites who worked – many where the Georgia-born We have so many people out over the course of decades – to Robinson grew up. of work, or have simply Letters to the Editor destroy it. stopped looking for work. In the immediate postwar envi- Telegram News More people in poverty and ronment, Robinson’s signing by 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. “42” reminds us, as the Major collecting food stamps than the Branch Rickey-led Dodgers River Rouge, MI 48218 or League’s season gets under- ever before and this adminis- way, that, given its mythic status was the thunderclap that herald- [email protected] tration has a “Let them eat in American life, baseball’s s ed the massing of new forces in the domestic fight to make cake” mentality. most important milestone had Letters published in the Telegram does not nothing to do with the mechan- America itself safe for democra- ics of playing the game or a par- cy. His budget is finally out. It neccessary reflect the views and opinions of the ticular game that was played but consists of tax hikes to cover Telegram. with cleansing the moral center By then, Black Americans had a health bill we can’t afford of American democracy itself. It the diverse organizational and a cut to Social Security recounts once again in popular strength at the national and local that nobody wants. LETTER TO THE EDITOR form the story of a man whose levels to field multiple chal- lenges to racism. By then, a still life proved that history some- In the last election we needed Parents and Citizens of Ecorse: very small but growing number times acts through individuals someone to make the tough of White organizations – and and individuals can act to influ- decisions and face it, Romney In Ecclesiastic 3:1, it states “There is a time for everything, and ence history. individuals like Branch Rickey – were actively looking for ways to really wasn’t it. a season for every activity under heaven”. Life is a roller “42” tells a story that never gets break the numerous “color barri- coaster ride and as you travel up and down its hills and valleys, old; for it’s rooted in the saga of ers” that characterized American But if Obama wants to right at different times in different places, you are in a constant state an America that once was, and society. And by then, America’s things he needs to get out of of change. Thus, 2013 is the year of major change for me. then began to change sharply – position of global leadership was the way and let the economy After over four (4) decades of faithful, dedicated service to the a change which has yielded beginning to exert pressure on it grow. Ecorse Public School System, I will be retiring June 30, 2013. enormous benefits but which to live up to its boasts about lov- also remains both incomplete ing freedom by extending it to I don’t know if he is as bad as The time span from Summer 1968 to Spring 2013, I have been and resisted. Black Americans, too. It was no Jimmy Carter, but Obama allowed to be of service to the students of Ecorse Public accident of history that within a does seem as bad as Franklin Schools as a special education teacher, a general education year of Robinson’s breaking Jack Roosevelt Robinson, born Roosevelt. I just hope we teacher, Director of Federal Programs, Supervisor of Special baseball’s color barrier, in 1919, grew up in an America don’t need a world war to get Education, mentor of adults and students, Principal of Ralph J. where the words “Too bad he’s President Truman ordered the out of it. Bunche Academy, Assistant Superintendent of Human the wrong color” were often the desegregation of America’s Resources and lastly Superintendent of Schools. kindest remarks White other signal mythic institution – Americans would say about the military. Black Americans. I embraced this avenue of my life with the belief that public Jackie Robinson’s story was but education is an important vessel that enhances the lives of all A Boston Red Sox scout said one facet of the diamond of and that roots buried in education serve as the foundation and them in April, 1945 during the Black determination that in the formula to a world of success. I have lived forty-four (44) of my now-infamous sham tryout at 20 years after World War II professional years teaching, mentoring, guiding, motivating, which that storied team passed would dismantle the legalized training, coordinating, inspiring and attempting to bring joy to on signing the future Hall of structure of racism. But he – an both youth and adults along my life’s path. The letters, cards, extraordinarily-gifted, fiercely- Effective Famer despite his impressing flowers, telephone calls, e-mails, and personal visits from for- Sox officials with his hitting and competitive athlete who pos- sessed a deeply spiritual, disci- April 1, 2013 mer students and parents over the years confirmed that I made fielding. (A few years later, the a different. For those responses to my efforts, I am grateful. Sox would also pass on signing plined character – was superbly Inkster City Hall Willie Mays. They would be the suited for the challenge he, and last team in baseball to add – in America, confronted. & Now the time in my life has come when I must step through 1959 – a Black player to their another door that has opened. As always on June 30, 2013, I roster.) The wrong color? Not on your Booker T. Dozier will go forward with great expectation, joy, blessed assurance life. (Recreation Complex) and focused determination. I take with me a vast number of Of course, the scout was wrong. pleasant memories and a profound love for the community. As would become evident two Lee A. Daniels is a longtime journalist facilities will be Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. years later, beginning on April based in New York City. His most recent book is Last Chance: The closed on Fridays 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was Political Threat to Black America. He Educationally yours, the right color, and of the right collaborated with Rachel Robinson until further Emma L. Marshall Epps character, after all, to help ratch- on her 1998 book, Jackie Robinson: Emma L. Marshall Epps, Ed.D. et up the pressure that had An Intimate Portrait. . notice Superintendent, Ecorse Public Schools Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 List your Church Serives here A Happy Death Call 313-928-2955 Pentecostal By: Janine Folks Edwards- Telegram Religion Columnist I appreciate the prayer for a going right in life in order for it Knowing that God has unfail- Way of Faith happy death. Whether or not to be a happy life. We can be ing love for you should give Sundays 3:00 pm - 5:00pm you believe in God or Jesus, happy by choice when we you hope, even in death. He Telegram Business Center focus on God’s goodness and death and dying can still pro- has Jer. 29.11 hope for you, 10748 W. Jefferson Ave mercy toward us instead of our voke anxiety. You can fully even if the great hope is on the River Rouge MI 48218 expect to go to heaven and still problems. Also, when you live other side. have anxious thoughts about right, you feel better about how or when you’re going to yourself and your life. Let Jesus’s words comfort you: die. “I am the resurrection and the I like what Steven Covey says life. The one who believes in While these thoughts may in The 7 Habits of Highly me will live, even though they Pastor Sheare Hill cross your mind, do NOT be Effective People: Live with the die; and whoever lives by plagued by them. We are wired end in mind. Think about what believing in me will never die. with the will to live and it is nat- people will say about you when Do you believe this?” (John ural for us to avoid talking you are gone and let that affect 11:25, 26) We have to know United death. I believe that God keeps your behavior. If you want peo- that in death is victory and the “My prayer is for a happy death mysterious so that we ple to say good things, then do sting is removed (I Cor. 15:50- Church of death,” the woman answered will want to stay here and live good things. To be remem- 57). Since we all have to do it Faith when I asked her to tell me until our purpose is fulfilled. bered as strong and coura- at some point, we should pur- about her main concern. She Although we never rush it geous, be strong and coura- sue peace and pray for a 6064 Fourth St Romulus had what I call, ‘a dying along, we should make peace geous. happy death, whether it’s near Sunday Worship 11:30am woman’s wisdom.’ with death. or far. For you, I hope that day Bible Classes Believing you’ve done your is way afar off. God bless you Tues & Wed - 6:00 PM I’ve hear of a ‘peaceful’ death, We’ve seen a lot of death late- best is comforting. Leave no and keep you. but a ‘happy death?’ Most peo- ly and maybe it has us thinking regrets. Treat people well. Pursue your dreams. Take ple avoid thinking about death more. Happy death almost Musicians Wanted period. Even though it’s some- seems like an oxy moron. Is it care of your family and love the people around you, communi- thing we all will do some day, it even possible? How can we Community Church of cate honestly with them. These can be a dreaded conversa- pray and prepare for a happy Deliverance death? things can lead to a happy tion. Some people refuse to 25005 Outer Drive Melvindale think about it, and others think death. about it frequently. I believe a happy death starts Looking for Musicians & with a happy life; a life con- No matter how or when you Singers or individual who Rev Mark R. Zockheem, How do we find balance and nected to the Creator of heav- die, trust the sovereignty of would like to play an instru- Pastor ponder death in a healthy en and earth! GOD. 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Jonathan & Kevin, 3 and continue his legacy Prayer daughters, Ylonda, his devoted wife Norma, ANNOUNCEMENTS Sharlene & Latisha, 14 and children; Charles Letters grandchildren, 3 great (Vemevia) Harry (Juanita) Union Second Baptist experience God’s life- grands, family, church Johnson. Grace (proceed Church changing word and the family and friends. him in death) son in-law 459 Beechwood Street anointed ministry of his Final Tribute entrusted to Chris Drake, Leonard River Rouge, MI 48218 servants with us! Penn Funeral Home. Pierce (foster son) five 313-383-1558 (Pennfh .com) grandchildren whom he April 28, 2013 adored Chelsea Carlotta & Women of Worship 4:00 pm (God’s Words Charles Joseph Guy, present personalized for you!) Gregory, Felicia and BEATRICE HUBBARD Guest Speaker Let us create a Jan 18, 1908 – Mar 29, 2013 Christopher Larken hard Personalized Prayer working caregiver Sharon “A Celebration of Pastor Carolyn Burroughs Letter for you, a friend or She bowled in a league Murphy a host of nieces, Victory in Dance” loved one. until she was in her eight- nephews, other relatives From the Prayer Chamber International Worship Contact Sister Shelli ies. She also loved to go and friends. Psalms 133 Celebrating Our 2nd Final Tribute entrusted to Center, Detroit, MI at: fishing , cook, sew, and Annual Worship Event work with all sorts of crafts. Chapel of Chimes Funeral www.myprayer- Home. (Chapelchimes Beatrice leaves to rejoice BERNICE ROBINSON Music Ministry letter.com .com) Sunday April 28, 2013 in her memories two Jul 19, 1928 – Apr 9, 2013 The Sacred Heart Catholic 313-355-2746 daughters, Cora Hellen 4:00p.m. Church Gospel Chorale, Whitehead and Vee Ellen Bernice will always be The Prayer Chamber IWC Adams; seven grandchil- known as a caring, funny, Come join us for this Praise Center, and soloist, Are you dren William Frank Worthy loving and open hearted Celebration of Praise Shamiah Jackson (Elgirtha), Barbara Holt person. She has touched struggling the lives of soo many peo- (Jack), Orville Worthy, “He has triumphed glo- Rev. William D. Phillips, ple and would give her last with Felicia Selma (Sylvester), riously and is highly Pastor if it was needed. Rev. Cheryl Phillips, Belinda Worthy, Anthony exalted” Worthy, Raymond Assistant Pastor Depression, Exodus 15:21 Upchurch, and one sister She leaves to mourn her Sis Beverly Ashford, Self Esteem, –in-law Magnolia Grant passing and cherish her Chairperson and a host of nephews, memories her daughter, Sister Cynthia Paschall, Sis Adele Broaden, Anxiety, or nieces, cousins, and Linda Mae Smith, 7 grand- ARTHUR KYNER JR. Chairperson Co-Chairperson friends. children, James Jr., Jan 23, 1924 – April 6, 2013 Dr. Kenneth L. Brown, Family Darlene, Darnell, Daryl, Final Tribute entrusted to Pastor The service will be fol- Angela, Taron & Jerrod, 5 Arthur Kyner marched in Issues? Penn Funeral Home. lowed by a reception (Pennfh .com) great grands, family, many rallies for our free- church family and friends. dom, and stood as an Community AME and an alluring display Final Tribute entrusted to Inspector at many elec- 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI of dress hats available Penn Funeral Home. tions to insure that we may for purchase. have some of the rights we Invites you to have today. Women’s Day Pentecostal MBC Arthur leaves to cherish 2013 35625 Vinewood his memory, his loving wife Romulus Pine Grove Baptist Ardelia Kyner, Sister Church offers Theme: “Virtuous Marriage Ministry Rose, three children, three Saturday Counseling in the step children, and a host of Women of God” April 20, 2013 areas of: PARTICIA VAIGHN ground and great grand- From Ruth 3:11 and 2 JOHNSON children. Timothy 1:5 7:00 pm Family and Martial Mar 12, 1947 – Apr 5, 2013 Problems, Pre-Martial It’s time for the women Keep the Fire Burning Counseling, She also worked for Moore of Community A.M.E in your Marriage. Relationships, Stress, Michigan Bell telephone All couples are Anxiety, Depression , JEROME BOONE From Page 1A Church to shine as virtu- co. where she worked encouraged to attend faithfully as a marketing April 10, 2013 ous women. Come and Fear and Worry, the City of Inkster in Anger, Resentment rep. There she had a repu- 2006 after serving for tation of being a hard Jerome loved people and and Bitterness, Self- 29 years where he was worker, perfectionist and esp. his family and could Image and Self- the former Fire Chief. critical taskmaster. be often found talking on Awareness, Grief and Moore started working the phone to them. He Loss She leaves to mourn her loved sports, traveling, on Monday, April 15th passing and cherish her cooking and grilling. and was introduced to Biblical Counseling is memories her husband the residents of Ecorse by appointment only Calvin Johnson, two sons, He leaves to mourn his during the City Council Contact Joseph Calvin Jr. & William, 5 passing and cherish his meeting on Tuesday, Stephens, Director memories his wife granddaughters Ashley, April 16. 313-381-9722 Cathleen, 4 children Kamiah, Tabitha, Tira & 1833 S. Electric Olivia, one grandson Jerome Jr., Jermaine, Rashard, family and Jessica & Jayln, mother Detroit, MI 48217 friends. Johnnie Mae, 9 sisters, 5 Final Tribute entrusted to brothers, family and Penn Funeral Home. friends. FAITH DIRECTORY (Pennfh .com) Final Tribute entrusted to Penn Funeral Home. AME Churches (Pennfh .com) St. John 505 Beechwood River Rouge Rev. Gerald D. Cardwell 313-386-2288

Baptist Churches Gethsemane 29066 Eton Westland Rev. Dr. John Duckworth 734-721-2557 Lamb of God 371 Palmerston River Rouge Rev. Julius Collins 313-843-9610 Love Joy 332 Polk River Rouge Rev. Darryl Bynum 313-516-2482 Mt. Zion 393612th St Ecorse Rev. Damon Pierson 313-383-1069 Pentecostal 35626 Vinewood Romulus Rev. Arthur Willis 734-728-1390 Union Second 459 Beechwood River Rouge Dr. Kenneth Brown 313-383-1558 Mt. Nebo 4411 5th St Ecorse Rev. Marcus Johnson 313-283-9494 St Mark 3860 Inkster Rd Inkster Dr. Alford Sample 313-792-9789

ODELL “THE PEANUT Ministries MAN” GRIGSBY Jehovah Jireh 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse Rev. Everett Thomas 313-282-9508 July 11, 1930 – April 9, 2013 JOSEPH MOSES GUY Runner for Christ 1125 Fort St Lincoln Park Pastor Gerald Overall 313-381-9303 Nov 23, 1916 –Mar 27, 2013 Face to Face 29665 Pine St Inkster Bishop Walter Starghill 313-477-6710 He was known as the "Peanut Man" for all the On the February 23, 1974 Lutheran years he sold peanuts at Joseph married Norma Calvary Lutheran 3320 Electric Lincoln Park Pastor Mark Arendell 313-381-6715 the plant. He also enjoyed Johnson; they were happi- fishing, hunting, wild ly married for 39 years. Interdenominational game, and working on Joseph was a devoted Int’l Gospel Center 375 Salliotte Ecorse Pastor Marvin N. Miles 313-389-2700 cars. attentive husband and a loving father to his chil- He leaves to mourn his dren. Adventist passing and cherish his Ecorse Seventh-Day 3834 10th St Ecorse Dr. Errol Liverpool 313-928-9212 memories 2 sons, Cherishing his memories Page 6A FINANCIALLY SPEAKING WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Romulus Dedicates New Detroit Deparment of Public Works to begin twice monthly SMART Vehicles collection of yard waste April 15 Drop-off locations switch to Spring/Summer hours

ROMULUS - The City of allow the city to continue to pro- expenses, bus purchases, main- Romulus and SMART celebrat- vide much-needed services to tenance, loaner vehicles and ed the addition of two new the city's seniors. He praised technical assistance to help buses and one new van to the Director Swidan and her staff for communities develop, design fleet of the Romulus Senior providing outstanding assis- and operate service. Center during a ribbon-cutting tance, programs and activities ceremony on Tuesday, April 9. for Romulus' older residents. “SMART plays an important role The new buses are replace- with communities like Romulus Beginning Monday, April 15, days from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ments to transport senior citi- "This is a great day for Romulus in supporting their local transit the City of Detroit Department Residents with proper identifi- zens to their choice of destina- and a great day for our seniors," programs for their residents, of Public Works (DPW) will cation may use the drop-off tions, allowing them a continued Mayor Lambert said. "Our fleet helping them get to medical implement a new schedule locations to discard bulk quality of life and freedom of was about 20 years old and in appointments, work and school,” and begin collecting yard items, yard waste and recy- independence. need of repairs. Thanks to said SMART General Manager waste twice a month. clable items. SMART for making this possi- John Hertel. “Through our The ceremony was attended by ble." Community Partnership For residents on the east side These hours are in effect from dozens of Romulus seniors, Program, SMART is able to and in southwest Detroit, now through the end of elected officials and Senior Through the SMART bring federal dollars back to the Center Director Rose Swidan, Community Partnership community to ensure seniors DPW crews will collect yard October for the drop-off sites: SMART Deputy General Program, communities have and people with disabilities have waste during the 1st and 3rd Manager of Operations Jim access to funding and SMART access to the transit services weeks of the month. LOCATION Fetzer and other officials from resources to help operate local they need.” Residents on the west side HOURS OF OPERATION SMART, which is the Suburban community transit programs. will have yard waste collection Mobility Authority for Regional The program helps local munici- The new vehicles at the on the 2nd and 4th weeks of Southfield Yard, 12255 Transportation. palities provide community tran- Romulus Senior Center came the month. The bi-monthly Southfield Service Dr. sit programs for their residents equipped with wheelchair lifts to collections will occur from Monday through Saturday, Romulus Mayor Alan R. Lambert and supports a variety of transit mid-April through the first 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. said the new vehicles would needs, including operating week in December. Davison Yard, Residents can place grass 8221 W. Davison clippings, leaves, and small Tuesday through Saturday, twigs in biodegradable paper 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. bags or personal containers on the same day their weekly State Fair Yard, refuse is collected. DPW will 19715 John R not collect yard waste in plas- Tuesday through Saturday, tic bags. Branches, up to 4 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. feet in length and less than 2 inches in diameter, should be 5840 Anthon bundled and tied. (bet. Cavalry and Campbell) Tuesday through Saturday, Residents are encouraged to 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. mulch when cutting grass, which adds nitrogen to the J. Fons Transfer Station, soil and can reduce fertilizer 6451 E. McNichols use by as much as 30%. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. In addition, DPW will switch to spring/summer hours of 10:30 For more information on yard a.m. – 6 p.m. at four drop-off waste collection, drop-off locations. A fifth location, J. locations and other DPW Fons Transfer Station at 6451 services, go to the City’s Web E. McNichols, is open week- site at www.detroitmi.gov/dpw.

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By Gina Steward - Telegram Publisher watching shows integrity.”

Ron Rice, former Detroit Lion Football player stopped by Rouge High to present the scholarship to Allan. He spent a portion of his time giving the young men a les- son on life as it relates to football and making deci- sions. Rice said, “They identify young men like Allan who do well academically and socially. The decisions that you make when you are 13, 14 and 15 follow you for the rest of your life. “ He reiterated that you must have a back-up plan to play- ing professional sports. He congratulated Allan and encouraged the other stu- dents to always do their Ron Rice, former Detroit Lion Football player,(2nd from left) presents Allan Gilliam (center) With $2,500 Scholarship best. Ron Rice, former Detroit school partners. But it was- one to a female student ath- in school because they did Allan plans on attending Lion Football player, pres- n’t for a lecture, it was to lete, who attends a high good in school.” Eastern Michigan University ents Allan Gilliam With show support for one of their school within Wayne County, this fall. Allan’s mother, $2,500 Scholarship own, Allan Gilliam. Allan Michigan. Allan had to write an essay Angela and his brothers are received the NFL Alumni – on how athletes changed his very proud of him. On Friday, April 12, the LGI Detroit Chapter Scholarship. Allan was very grateful to life. He said, playing sports room at River Rouge High Each year the chapter receive this scholarship. He helped him to be more The Eligibility Criteria for the School was full of football awards two $2,500 scholar- said, “I attribute my good responsible. When asked scholarship is 1. Overall players, members of the ships. One is awarded to a grades to my older brothers. what message he would High School Grade Point school administrators and male student athlete, and They pushed me to do well give his team mates he said, Average of 3.0 or better OR “Do your work and football ACT - Minimum score of 19 will come later.” OR SAT- Total score (com- Romulus school district search for bined critical Casondria Fredricks, high reading/math/writing) of school counselor along with 1500 minimum (must meet Superintendent high school football coach, ONE of these criteria) 2. Association of School Boards. Saginaw School District, -Dr. Corey Parker put their Senior status, 3. Accepted at Charles Muncatchy, Former heads together and decided a 2-year or 4-year college, 4. Out of a field of 18 candi- Educational Entrepreneur, that Allan would be a good Nominated by High School dates, the Board of Education Jalen Rose Leadership choice for this scholarship. Coach, 5. Participated at the has selected the following Academy. Coach Parker said, “Allan varsity level in athletics for at candidates for interviews with Gilliam is exactly what you least one year 6. Has not the Board, Dr. Paula Daniels, As required by Michigan law, guys should strive for in the accepted any scholarship Interim Superintendent, these interviews will be con- classroom and socially. He funds or grants to participate Romulus Community Schools ducted in public. The inter- works as a teacher’s assis- in college athletics. The Romulus Community Ms. Jennifer Martin, Assistant views will take place at the tant in the Ms. Fredrick’s In Photo: Principal Shelby School District Board of Superintendent of district's offices located at office. He said doing good Johnson, Counselor Casondria Education has been partici- Educational Quality, Ypsilanti 36540 Grant Road Romulus, when you don’t know who is Fredricks, Supt. Derrick Coleman pating in a search for a Public Schools - Dr. Deborah Michigan 48174. For more and Football Coach Corey Parker Superintendent of Schools Hunter-Harvill, information call 734-532-1600 through the Michigan Superintendent, Buena Vista, Kindergarten EARTH DAY 2013 Round Up

ebrate Earth Day on adults and students 2013 Thursday, April 18, 2013, attended and participat- Friday, April 26 at Constitution Hall in ed in a memorable cele- at 9am Lansing, Michigan. bration. or Thursday, May 2 This year's participants Our Earth Day event has at 6pm will include school become a premiere edu- groups; families and cation initiative and has Daly Elementary 25824 Michigan Ave. friends of Earth Day a lasting impact on a Inkster poster contest winners; generation that will soon Thorne Elementary partnering organizations be responsible for deci- 25251 Annapolis The Department of ;and children of DEQ, sions regarding our envi- Dearborn Heights Environmental Quality DNR, MDARD, and ronmental and natural Attention Parents! (DEQ), the Department Department of resources. Westwood Community Schools is accepting students to Technology, of Natural Resources begin Fall 2013 Kindergarten (DNR), and the Michigan Management and Visit www.westwood.k12.mi.us Department of Budget (DTMB) staff in or call 313‐292‐2440 for more info Agriculture and Rural celebration of Bring Your “Preparing Students to Succeed in a Competitive Society” Development (MDARD) Child to Work Day. will come together to cel- Last year, nearly 3,200 Page 8A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Summer Time shouldn’t be List your Business here in the Dining Directory Hungry Time Please contact us at the Telegram at either Help Feed Hungry Kids through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program 313-928-2955 or send an email to [email protected]. By Kevin Concannon, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Hotline at 1-866-3-Hungry or 1-877-8- HAMBRE.

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Ross took to Twitter in early April to seemingly apologize for the lyrics he used in his song. He tweeted: "I dont condone rape. Apologies for the #lyric interpreted as rape. #BOSS" Page 9A HEALTH AND FASHION WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Free Angela Davis Documentary hits the big screen

powerful account of the tumul- tuous times and a woman who challenges a society that is afraid of all that she repre- sents. Filled with elements of intrigue, suspense and con- spiracies, the film delivers by empowering and inspiring diverse international audi- ences with its message of hope and redemption.

You know her name. Now, NOW OPEN you will finally know her story. Free Angela is showing at select AMC theaters around 10909 W. Jefferson River Rouge FREE ANGELA is a gripping turn to terrorism?” the country. historic account of the events that catapulted a young Angela flees California, con- The film was directed by University of California philos- vinced she will not be given a Shola Lynch has drawn the ophy professor into a contro- fair trial and is placed on the support of prominent backers versial political icon in the tur- FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list. including Jada Pinkett Smith bulent late 1960’s. Angela After a national manhunt she and Overbrook Davis joins the Communist is captured two months later Entertainment, Jay-Z and Party, protests with the Black in New York City. Charged BET Networks. It opened in Styles of Fashion Panthers, and becomes a with murder, kidnapping and limited release Friday April 5th principle spokesperson for conspiracy, Angela is put on in AMC theaters. It is showing SHIRTS, TIES & CUFFLINKS at the Southfield 12 AMC the- the burgeoning prison reform trial in one of the most sensa- Bring in this Ad for 10% Off movement. As a result, she tional court cases of its time. aters. To view a trailer go to finds herself Fighting to keep After a two-year legal battle, our website www.telegram- Two Locations her job, and in the national news.net. an all white jury acquits her on Detroit Location media spotlight characterized all charges in 1972. by her many detractors as a 18461 W. McNichols Detroit - 48219 dangerous subversive men- It’s an edge-of-your seat River Rouge Location ace, and by her supporters as thriller told for the first time by Telegram Business Center a strong leader challenging Angela and others who lived 10748 W. Jefferson Ave Suite #204 authority and boldly advocat- through the events firsthand. (313) 310-7813 ing for “Power to All People.” The interviews recount the politics that led her to chal- So on August 7th, 1970, when lenge authority and spur a Angela is implicated in the worldwide movement for her Check out the new Bow Ties & New Arrivals politically motivated kidnap- freedom that cemented ping and murder of a judge in Angela Davis, and her signa- a brazen daylight shootout at ture Afro hairstyle, as an icon- the Marin County, CA court- ic symbol of this still relevant 579 Visger Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 house, the nation wonders political and social movement [email protected] and Newsweek magazine — the right to challenge the asks: “What would prompt the system. All Repairs: Shoes, purses, Luggage etc. daughter of the black bour- Free Angela is a must see geoisie to take a desperate documentary! A candid and OWNER BET Awards: Chris Tucker to Host; 313-382-2662 Ced Joins Weekend Event “If we can’t fix it throw it AWAY” we embark on the three- Coop’s day-long BET Experience.”

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Moving tackles (six solo), including westward to open a three- 1.5 tackles for loss, and game set with the Oakland forced a fumble that NIU Athletics at Oreco Coliseum, recovered in the first quarter the four-time All-Star contin- of an eventual 31-10 loss. ued his early season hot streak at the plate with a 4- He finished his NIU career for-5 showing, including a pair second all-time in passes bro- of singles, a double and a Northern Illinois cornerback ken up with 35. He had six three-run homer as Detroit fell Rashaan Melvin interceptions and made 172 to the A’s, 4-3, in 12 innings. tackles, 117 solo, in 41 You have heard me many On Saturday, the Ontario, games. With the signing of times the last two to three California native launched his Reggie Bush and the exis- year say when will the Detroit second homer in as many tence of Mike Lecture and Lions get a cornerback that days to help Detroit cruise to Jacque Bell on the roster, it's Detroit Tigers first baseman ging percentage (1.158) and will give there defense an a 7-3 win over Oakland. tempting to think the running Prince Fielder has been on-base percentage (.733), edge. Well, the Lions will wel- back position is all set, and named the American League was second overall in walks, comed Northern Illinois cor- Fielder wrapped up the after- there's no need for anyone Player of the Week for the tied for second in doubles, nerback Rashaan Melvin for noon with a pair of hits, mark- else. Well you know that's not period ending April 14th. This third in hits and tied for third in one of their allotted 30 pre- ing his third consecutive multi- true so here something to marks the fifth time that total bases (22). draft visits on Saturday. hit game and his sixth in 12 think about. Prince has garnered a weekly honor, his first in the A.L. He Fielder got his award-winning games this season. In addi- Melvin impressed scouts last tion, Prince added two walks Kerwyn Williams from Utah previously won four Player of week off to a quick start in month at his Pro Day when he en route to his fourth game in State, whose game is the Week Awards in the Tuesday’s tilt with the Toronto measured in just under 6-foot- five days with multiple free extremely similar to Bush's National League while with Blue Jays, roping a first-inning 2, weighed 192 pounds and passes. Entering play today, has decent speed (he ran a the Milwaukee Brewers. RBI double to help Detroit ran the 40-yard dash in a the nine-year veteran ranks 4.48 40-yard dash at the com- defeat the Jays, 7-3, at reported 4.46 with a vertical among Major League leaders bine), and is effective both as The announcement was Comerica Park. The 28-year- jump of 38 inches. Big cor- in several offensive cate- a receiver and a kick returner. made earlier today on MLB old reached base four times, nerbacks are trending in the gories through the season’s Williams won't be highly Network. Fielder batted .632 finishing 2-for-3 with a pair of NFL right now and Melvin’s first two weeks, including first sought in the draft because (12-for-19) with four doubles, walks to back teammate Pro Day performance could overall in batting average he's small and lacks explosive two home runs, 11 RBI, five Anibal Sanchez in the win. have earned him a mid- to (.429), tied for first in RBI (19), speed. But should the Lions runs scored and nine walks in After being edged out by the late-round selection. six games. During the week, Blue Jays in an 8-6 loss on second in on-base percent- get him in the later rounds, he age (.527), third in slugging could potentially solve two the left-handed-hitting slugger Wednesday, Fielder and the The Lions have signed Ron percentage (.833) and tied for problems: A speed option to led all Major League hitters in Tigers stormed back on Bartell (6-1) and drafted Chris third in walks (10). back up Bush and a return batting average, RBI, slug- Thursday in the Motor City Greenwood (6-1) and Jonte specialist. Next week I will Green (6-0) last year, seeing look at the possibilities for the the value in rangy corner- up coming NFL Draft for the Griner Goes to Mercury backs with size and speed. A Detroit Lions. 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Bone, Texas A&M Diggins averaged 17.1 points, Jeffery, Colorado Page 12A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 *CRIME ALERTS* Police nab man POLICE BLOTTER Perrin Street on a Domestic Violence call. Upon arrival impersonating utility the report of a subject River Rouge Police officers observed a vehicle in attempting to steal a case of 313-842-0069 the middle of the street with worker in scam attempt beer. Upon arrival, officers the driver’s side door open observed a subject lying on April 8th, 2013 with other officers and a per- the ground, detained by store apprehend Ellis. At 2025hrs, an officer was dis- son laying on the ground. personnel. I spoke with the patched to 1000 Block of Officer arrested the 21 year complainant/employee who DTE Energy supplied the Coolidge on a report of a old male and took him into stated he observed subject in business owner with $1,400 in shoplifter carrying a red bas- custody. A 20 year old female his store earlier but subject cash to give Ellis, who had ket heading west bound along sat crying in a gray Ford. did not purchase anything. worn DTE Energy uniform Coolidge. Officer stopped a Officers stated when they Subject returned and walked attire when he visited the 68 year old male with the bas- arrived and observed the by the display of beer cases business. Ellis was arrested ket westbound on Coolidge male pulling the female from and kept staring back at the by Sheriff’s deputies last near Polk Street. He had 6 the vehicle with a brick in his exit of the store. Subject then Wednesday after he collected outlet surge protectors hang- right hand. He raised the brick brought a case of beer to the the money. ing from his right coat pocket as though he was going to front counter. As com- along with aa tube of tooth- strike the female with it. The plainant/employee walked Ellis was charged with use of paste, and 3 bars of Caress female stated they are toward the cash register, a computer to commit larceny; Soap in his left pocket. He boyfriend and girlfriend and away from the front door, he use of false pretenses to was asked if he had receipt s have a child in common. And observed subject tighten his obtain money; identity theft; for the items and e said “no”. the day before they had got- DETROIT --Quick action by grip on the case of beer and false personation of a public He was placed under arrest ten into an argument and the Wayne County Sheriff’s attempt to run out of the store. utility worker and writing a for larceny and transported to agreed to part ways. The Office, DTE Energy and a Complainant/employee then check while having no the police station During a boyfriend went to the home business energy consumer in opened the door to the front account. All are felonies with final check officers discovered the next day to gather his Southwest Detroit has led to counter area, causing subject sentences ranging from two to 4 syringe needles and a small belongings and became the arrest and charges for a to lose his footing and slow seven years. He also was torn piece of lottery paper angry over the matter forcing career criminal. down enough to be detained charged with operating a vehi- continuing residue of a white everyone in the house to by store employees until offi- cle with a suspended license. powdery substance and a sil- leave. The girlfriend went out Carlos Ellis, 55, of Inkster was cers arrived. Officers then charged Saturday with five ver spoon from his right rear and got into her vehicle to Ellis has a lengthy criminal observed the above listed felonies and a misdemeanor pocket All the unopened items avoid him and that when he record with at least six felony sequence of events on the after he allegedly masquerad- were returned to Family Dollar came after her. convictions dating back to the stores surveillance cameras, ed as a DTE Energy employ- and the other items were 1970s, police said. tagged as evidence. Ecorse Police as described by com- ee and attempted to scam a plainant/employee. Subject local business owner. Ellis 313-381-0900 “With the help of the public was handcuffed, transported, could face life imprisonment April 9th, 2013 On 04-04-2013 Ecorse and DTE Energy, a lifelong At 1520hrs, officers were dis- booked and housed without as a habitual offender. Officers responded to the incident. criminal has been apprehend- patched to the First Block of ed,” said Wayne County 4100 block W. Jefferson, on Detroit 36th District Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon. Magistrate Millicent Sherman “It only took a day to investi- set a $75,000 cash bond and gate and make the arrest, DON’T TAKE RIDES FROM a preliminary exam on April which shows how effective 25. law enforcement can be when STRANGERS it receives full cooperation Police said Ellis, who is in the and assistance.” Wayne County Jail, offered Police need help to find rapist last Tuesday to fraudulently Michael Lynch, chief security pay off the DTE Energy officer for DTE Energy, said By Lt Allen - River Rouge Police Officer account of the business the utility has seen this type of owner to a zero balance, if the “How many times did your few hours waiting for a ride scam previously. owner would pay him half of mother ever tell you to never home. She and her girlfriend The male drove to an undis- the account balance. The get in the car with stranger”? began arguing and she left closed location and the “Our employees are required account balance was $2,875. Well here is a good reason the house upset walking north female tried to exit the vehi- to have an ID badge and we why. on West Jefferson. She cle. The male sped off forcing encourage people to ask to The owner agreed and imme- stopped at the Clark Gas her back into the vehicle and see their credentials,” said diately contacted the An officer went to Henry Ford Station at Forest and the passenger door close. Lynch, who commended the Southwest Detroit Business Hospital Main in Detroit at Jefferson. When she came The male drove a short dis- Sheriff’s Office for its quick Association for help. The 0047hrs, and spoke to a 25 out a male driving a blue tance down a street nearby police work. “And we never association alerted the year old female on a CSC Chevy Caprice with tinted and stopped the vehicle. He take payments in the field.” Sheriff’s Office which part- complaint that allegedly windows pulled up alongside forced himself on her. Yes, he nered with DTE Energy to occurred in the City of River her and asked if she was did the unthinkable “rape”. Rouge. The female stated alright because she was cry- The male pinned her down on between 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm, ing. the seat so she couldn’t fight she and a friend were on their back. And when he was way to a house on Rockwood The unknown male tried to through “doing his business” Street in Ecorse to visit an ex- console her and offered her he got back into the driver’s girlfriend. She had dropped ride. She got into the vehicle. seat, then pushed her out of the friend off at Fort & The male drove off heading his vehicle and threw her Schaefer before heading back north bound on West purse at her and sped off. She to River Rouge. She went to Jefferson and stopped at the ran until she was able to find the Marathon Gas Station at traffic light at Jefferson & East help and she was transported Jefferson & Coolidge to buy Great Lakes. The male asked to Henry Ford Hospital by gas. When she left she was her if she had any money for EMS. You may know this sus- stopped by River Rouge gas. She said “no”. The light pect. He is described as a Police for Speeding, issued a changed and as he began to male B/M, about 35 year old, violation and they impounded drive he asked her if she 5’8 or5’9,180lbs, fair complex- her vehicle after discovering would give up the “goods” in ion with a goatee. He drives a her license was suspended. exchange for the ride, and blue 1996 Chevy SS with tint- she said “no”. When she ed window. She began walking to glanced over at the male he Don’t talk to strangers and Rockwood Street and arrived was already exposing his don’t let you be the next vic- at the house. She stayed for a genital with a condom on it. tim! Call 313 - 842-8700 with info. Page 13A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Page 14A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF APRIL 18 - APRIL 24, 2013 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds

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