Michigan Bullying is Celebrates the ¢ 37th Annual 50 Wrong Great American Page 12A Smokeout page 9A TELEGRAM Volume 69 Number 16 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 Johnson in and Ethel V. Stevenson Emanuel Senior Center Steward James out By Gina Steward - Publisher gives local boxer big By Dominique Madden break Johnathon Banks trains champion

By Gina Steward - Publisher

Sabrina Johnson Sylvia James Photo by Robert Frierson INKSTER - The people have Ethel Stevenson cuts ribbon at Ecorse Senior Center as Mayor spoken. The City of Inkster James, who served on the Darcell Brown and Judge Michael Cuingan looks on. will have a new judge serving bench in Inkster for over 20 as the official 22nd District years was the top vote getter Ecorse Senior Center ommended to the Mayor and Judge. Sabrina Johnson beat in the Primary election. renamed the Ethel Stevenson Council that they name the out former judge Sylvia Sabrina Johnson came in Senior Center During the Senior Center after Ms. Ethel Jonathon Banks James by a two to one margin second in a field of eight attor- summer, Tyrone Loving rec- Verietta Stevenson because Johnathon Banks will take on in last Tuesday's election. Judge page 2A of the dedication and hard- two distinct roles within a one work that shehas given to the week time period. Banks was city of Ecorse. The resolution a trainer one week and will be PHOTO OF THE WEEK was unanimously passed in a boxer the next week. With one of the October council the passing of his longtime The River Rouge Junior League football team winning meetings and on Thursday, trainer Emanuel Steward, who November 8, amongst many also trained Wladimir the Peanut Bowl this past Saturday. citizens, elected officials and Klitschko, Banks was select- family members the center ed to take over. Banks was renamed. stepped into the training role During the official renaming of at the request of Emanual the Senior Center Ms. Steward. When asked how Stevenson received awards did he get chosen as the and words of encouragement replacement to train Wladimir, from US Congressman John Banks responded - Well, in Conyers, John Dingell, EFM the hospital, that's when Joyce Parker , Hansen Wladimir asked Emanuel. He Clarke, Maureen Stapleton said, "who should I get to train and Ecorse City council mem- me?" That's what Wladimir bers. Mayor Darcell Brown told me. Then he said that the read the proclamation from first name out of Emanuel's the City of Ecorse and gave a mouth was, "Johnathon." So short story about when he that just knocked me off my decided to run for Council. feet right there. I was like, He was told, 'You must meet "wow, okay." Ms. Stevenson because she With his fight coming up too knows everything about the Jonathon was asked how will City of Ecorse." and every- you train Wladimir and pre- pare for your fight? “Wladimir Photo taken by Shameca Reed Stevenson page 7A Boxer page 13A PICK UP YOUR TELEGRAM IN ONE OF THE DOWNRIVER LOCATIONS. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAYLOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER Judge COUNCIL CORNER CALL TO ACTION By Inkster Councilman Michael A. Canty from page 1A

It time to stay neys that were seeking the Proposal M will be a position. disaster! politically engaged Sabrina Johnson, who worked as an assistant prose- proposal M as an excuse for failing the drug test. College By Gina C. Steward - Publisher cutor for Wayne County was appointed to the 22nd District and amateur athletes are out to the polls and cast their Judge position in September going to find out the hard way vote and a special thank you by Governor Rick Snyder. about the repercussion of pro- for those that took their family She was to finish the term that posal M. There will be no members to the polls. I also Judge Sylvia James was exemption for professional want to thank all the people removed from last year amid athletes either. This is not to that attended forums that the allegations of misappropria- mention certain professions Telegram put on to learn tion of funds. The Michigan where drug testing is manda- about the proposals. There is Supreme Court found James tory. Some lawmakers are nothing better than an educat- guilty of judicial misconduct in considering drug testing for ed voter. July and she lost her seat. anyone who applies for any Now…..What's next? She was ordered to pay kind of government assis- tance. This would include I say keep the political fire $81,181 in restitution, but was Michael A. Canty Now that the burning in your belly. There is not banned from the bench. public assistance, child sup- Presidential Election is over, work to be done right here at There were no stipulations The voters in the city of port, student loans, home it's time to refocus your ener- home. Within the next two placed on her ability to serve Detroit passed legislation that loans and many others. gy to your home town and years there will be elections as Judge again and her law will allow for the possession Proposal M will not give you community issues. I know for Mayors, City Council, license was not revoked. of a small amount of marijua- an exemption for positive drug many of you need to take a Clerk, Treasures, State na as long as you are on pri- test results. Careers will be break after working so hard in Representatives, US Johnson's win to the 22nd vate property. The proposal ruined, and people are going the last election. Whether Congressmen and others. District judgeship will begin on passed but I guarantee you to be devastated because of you were working to get a pro- Now is the time to think about January 1, 2013 and will be a the business community will proposal M. Not to mention posal passed or defeated or who you want to represent six year term at a salary of reject it. the fact that proposal M only you participated in phone you. Do you want the same $138,272 per year. applies in Detroit. As soon as banks or canvassing for your people or is it time to get new Most major organizations now you leave the Detroit city lim- favorite candidate; your leadership? There were require drug testing as part of its with marijuana in your pos- efforts are to be commended. some first time politicians who their hiring process and will session, you will be breaking So take a short break, and got their feet wet in the not accept proposal M as an the law and subject to the then commit to get back at it. process and ran for office. excuse for failing the drug consequences. It is a bad law In 2013, there will be Great Job!! That's all it takes. test. Government and military that is going to hurt a lot of elections in many of our com- Just do it. If you have a burn- organizations will not accept otherwise innocent people. munities. If this past election ing desire to make a differ- that returned President ence, then there should be Barack Obama to the White nothing stopping you from LETTER TO THE EDITOR House didn't motivate you, getting active and throwing then you must have been liv- your hat in the ring. Just Understanding your impact as a parent ing under a rock. It was a make sure it is for the right Send questions or While at work, I was helping a relax. I asked what do you very close election with the reason. Time out for running concerns to final results not coming in for office to get a pay check. student with a assignment to want for your birthday? He from Florida until this week- We need elected officials who telegram@telegram write about the person you said nothing having all my end. (Obama won Florida by are serving because they love look up to. The student stared kids in my life is enough. news.net off into space I said to myself the popular vote and was the people or the children. Find more online at awarded the electoral votes) Don't let the energy ok he is just thinking. Time To Our dad Edward on The turn-out was great that came about from the www.telegramnews.net went on and I said, "Come on your Birthday throughout the United States. process of electing Barack it can't be that hard" the stu- The normal headline in the Obama's to a second term as dent said, "Yes it is" I said, "It How fortunate are we to have Telegram after an election is President of the United States can't be." a father like you. The one 'Voter Turn Out was Low or even for trying to elect Mitt OFFICE who has been there through Again'; but not this time. I Romney to a first term go to My student then said Ok Mr. all we have been through. applaud everyone that went waste. Stay energized and SPACE FOR Markus who do you look up We knew when you had to engaged. to? I then found myself, star- extend you support. 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MEMBERSHIPS For more info Call Michigan Minority National Newspaper Press Association Publishers Association 313-469-5317 Michigan Ethnic Media Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 The Seeds of Racism Take it easy AS I SEE IT By James Clingman - NNPA Columnist and enjoy the fear the next four years. Judge James stellar career ends So, as Rush Limbaugh Holidays noted after the election, “We’re By Terrel M. LeCesne, PhD outnumbered!” As newspaper By Jim Abeare - Contributing tude prevailed over city man- headlines announced, Columnist “Minorities won [the election] for agers, mayors and city coun- Obama.” As one Republican cil people over the years, as County Commissioner cited, “We most would condescend to got drilled in the non-white popu- her arrogance. lation.” On the “morning after,” For the first time during her some Republicans began tenure, Judge James came rethinking their strategy to win elections. They finally realized face to face with the reality that neither they nor anyone else that she could be defeated. can ignore the changes this So with the help of a few local country is going through, and ministers and political loyal- All the talk about how they cannot afford to ignore the ists, she tried to portray her- “minorities” were successful in two largest so-called “minority self as a victim, who was getting Barack Obama re-elected groups” in the U.S. In order to unjustly attacked by her politi- should give us pause to reflect win elections they must now cal enemies, especially on just how this nation got to this reach out much more to those The defeat of former Judge WXYZ's Bill Proctor, the state point. Listening to the grieving who have been marginalized for Sylvia James last Tuesday Supreme Court, the Judicial Romney supporters and the so many years. Well, it's that time of year brings a tragic end to a stel- shock they were experiencing Prior to FDR, Black Tenure Commission and even (and probably still experiencing) people voted almost entirely again. The unmistakable nip lar career, that had promise Governor Sydner. But it didn't brought with it the realization that Republican. Now we see that in the air, the Christmas of reaching even greater work, and two thirds of those the 2012 election is a result of more than 95 percent of Black songs being played in the heights. It is indeed sad. who voted, proved it. things that took place hundreds voters support Democrats. malls. of years ago. While that is not a prescription The Holidays are just When looking back, as I see As tragic as it is, there is little When this country for success in either direction by around the corner. it, Judge James had skillfully room for sympathies for her, decided to create its wealth by the Black electorate, maybe now Thanksgiving is up first. parlayed her popularity to the because Sylvia James using free slave labor and then we will come to our senses as I like this time of year. I think point where she had become brought this on herself. By her exacerbating the situation with well by understanding the power my birthday being in arguably the most powerful Black Codes, Jim Crow laws, of the collective. But that’s own stubbornness, she invit- segregation, lynching, and dis- another article. November might have some- political figure in the Inkster ed the onslaught on her cred- parate treatment of Black people, The nascent United thing to do with it. community, and she knew it. ibility. I can't help but to indigenous people, Chinese peo- States, what some called an I never use to. I had a job Whatever she wanted, she believe that had she bent just ple, and other so-called minori- “experiment,” has evolved to that I was busy all through the got. A case in point was the a little the outcome could ties, it put itself on a path that another level of discovery, and holidays and couldn't enjoy it. defeat of the proposed new have been different. But, inevitably would prove to be anti- some dislike the current results I was cranky, mean. City Charter (the local gover- whether she was poorly thetical to its stated mission. of that experiment. Had the I would say that the holidays nance document or constitu- advised or refused to face The Laws of the experiment been conducted was "at our throats like a rabid tion of the city) a few years reality, her demise was self Harvest: We will reap what we without an unbiased thumb on dog in heat!" back. When she decided to sow; we will reap more than we the scales of justice, without mis- inflected. sow; and we will reap after we treatment and malice toward But things change. I publicly oppose the charter, it sow. This nation sowed seeds of those who were darker in com- changed jobs and mellowed was literally " dead on I also believe that none of us racism, discrimination, and sub- plexion, without religious preju- with age. I might not have the arrival", to the voters. really feel good about this ordination of entire groups of dice, without suppression and money I had, but I can enjoy whole fiasco, especially how it people. Because of its power to oppression, but instead with the it. That issue and several other ended, and certainly don't take, to use, to discriminate, and understanding of the Laws of the And I do it one holiday at a political disharmonies want it to worsen for her. To to exact punishment, our country Harvest, the latest political out- time, first with Halloween and between Judge James, the continue to fight, now the unwittingly set itself up for what come would not be about Black, then Thanksgiving. city council and city man- Attorney Grievance Board we see today: The collective White, Hispanic, and minorities. I do celebrate Thanksgiving, agers, were well known by power of so-called “minorities” to It would be about the best man or can only make matters worse determine the outcome of nation- woman winning an election. not just use it as a rest stop city hall insiders and commu- for herself. We can only hope al elections. We have become so for Christmas. nity politicos. But to say that and pray that now she can This nation of immi- polarized by race, which was You also have the better her troubles started simply see the handwriting on the grants has demographically sown when this nation was football games this time of because of her active oppo- wall, and acknowledge her evolved and is continuing to established, that there are those year, or so they seem, with sition to the new charter, in missteps, seek leniency to move toward what many are call- among us who are actually fear- Michigan-Ohio State and the my opinion, is a stretch. Her protect her law license and ing a “minority majority.” As oxy- ful now that another race, long Canadian Football champi- "my way or the Highway" atti- put this all behind herself and moronic as that term is, the real- considered inferior and subordi- onship, the Grey Cup. This nate, has the power to determine move on and that is as I see it. ity is that folks who have been year the 100th game beat that subordinated and mistreated for the political landscape. Rather NFL. centuries are growing in num- than the result of the elections Send in your thoughts comments bers and will, in a couple of being a simple majority rules And then, yes, we have decades, outnumber what is now scenario, it was interpreted by Christmas, but let's not rush it. to [email protected] the collective White majority. Pat many as a minority rules sea There is so much to enjoy Buchanan warned about demo- change, which caused unfound- before it gets here. graphic and cultural changes, ed trepidation and uncertainty. It seems that we rush it here and power shifts among ethnic That’s simply the reaping that and end it half way through groups in his book, The Death of must occur from the sowing that the day. It almost seems anti- ARE YOU STARTING A took place previously. the West. climatic While I do not subscribe The NEW BUSINESS? to Buchanan’s reasoning, I Democrat/Republican thing has We don't even go through believe much of the remorse we gotten out of hand and has been the Epiphany of Jesus Christ saw and heard on the “morning used by some to further divide on January 6th. People have after” emanated from persons races and ethnic groups. Thus, their decorations down long IF SO, promote your business in the who received their wake-up call we continue to sow seeds of dis- before then. The nativities TELEGRAM Newspaper regarding the true face of cord and acrimony. What do you should at least stay up. That is America – what it was and has think we will continue to reap? the day that commemorates become. Some call it the We cannot live in the the visit of the Magi or the Call for more information past, but we can learn from it. In “Browning of America.” Mix poli- wise men. tics with that reality and you get the beginning, this nation sowed (313) 928-2955 paranoia among the elected and arrogance, superiority, and hate. And there is New Year's the electorate. It is now reaping fear, guilt, and Day, and all the bowl games Sow seeds of discon- division. Although we have that it brings. It's a day I just LOZON tent and discontentment will made significant strides socially, started to enjoy. HARDWARE grow. Sow “majority rule” and educationally, politically, and So enjoy the holiday sea- reap likewise. The yield will be economically, we must continue son, but actually enjoy the greater and will come after the to change and, at the same time, days. Don't rush through to sowing, which may be hundreds embrace the new face of the next one. FULL SERVICE HARDWARD & BUILDER’S SUPPLY of years later, but it will surely America. come. 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Not Too Late! LIST YOUR CHURCH SERVICES IN THE CHURCH DIRECTORY By: Janine Folks Edwards- Telegram Religion Columnist SHARE YOUR thing you have blown it. Think together? Write a plan? A new MESSAGE IN THE DOWNRIVER AREA it's too late. hobby or activity? Think again. No mat- Pray about it and do it. If you ter what the reasons are that fail, you can say, "I tried and Face to Face International you did not do what you wish gave it all I had." That in itself you had done, there is still is satisfying. Don't die with a Outreach Ministries hope. Maybe you won't do 'what if?' Decide to either let 29665 Pine St, Inkster, MI 48141 those things the way you the dream go, or go for it! imagined originally, but you God is known for doing a new can still do them in a way that thing and making a way out of Sunday Morning Service works and serves a purpose. no way (Isa. 43:19). Sing to 10am - 12 noon There was a couple in the Him a new song! 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Charlotte Ecorse Dr. Kenneth L. Brown - Pastor of the Year. She got 20 good take. 313-282-9508 Services Times years of nursing under her Don't doubt what you Sunday Sunday can do when you're old, espe- belt and left this earth feeling Fullfilment Hour Sunday School and New Members Class 9:15 am good about that. I left realizing cially as a child of God. The 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer 10:30 am that you don't have to think dying woman's wisdom Morning Worship Morning Service 11:00 am you're too old to do something inspired me to have courage 11:00am Wednesday new. to try new things, even at a Rev. Everett Thomas Prayer Service 6:00 pm Family Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Some people accom- seasoned age. So I gave Pastor plish great things at a young roller derby a try and now I As a real church for real people, we provide ministry for the entire family. age. In the Bible, we read of play on a league. My sea- Come see the vision expand beyond our walls men becoming kings at a very soned age makes me better, Love Joy and experience the presence of the LORD! young age. Today, we see wiser. I'm not the fastest or Missionary Baptist child stars that appear to be most agile, but I know how to Church Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church very successful. play smart. That makes me 371 Palmerston St. effective in my own way. Perhaps you were not 332 Polk street River Rouge, MI 48218 a child prodigy and now God restores. He said, "And I River Rouge, MI 48218 you're older feeling like you will restore to you the years (313) 843-9610 have accomplished very little. that the locust hath eaten…" SERVICES: Maybe there is much you still (Joel 2:25) God can restore Sunday School - 9:30 AM We walk by faith, not by sight wish to achieve. So you were you when you begin to walk in Sunday Worship -11:00 AM not voted most influential that direction. What have you Wednesday Prayer & Bible Rev. Julius R. Collins under 30 or 40. Maybe there longed to do? Start a new Class - 6:30 PM career? Go back to school? Order of Service are things you thought you Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor would accomplish before you Get fit? Change some self- Sunday School 10:00am leave this earth and now you defeating habits? Get your life Phone: 313 516-2482 - Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Email: [email protected] Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church ALL ARE WELCOME Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 3834 10th St {Mark 14:36} Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 4411 5th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Rev. Marcus Johnson Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Pastor Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Bible Study (Wednesday) 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome Email: gethsemane02.org COMMUNITY SERVICE FOOD DISTRIBUTION Every Third Wednesday of Each Month Runner For Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 (313) 928-9212 Christ CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Ministries Reverend Damon L. Pierson, Pastor PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICES 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS 1125 Fort St., Lincoln Park Sundays: Sunday Worship 10am Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. website: www.pentecostmbc.org Bible Classes Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Thursday - 6 - 8:30 PM Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor 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. SERVICES CORPORATE PRAYER Sunday School - 9:30am Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm Gerald M. Overall, Pastor “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light Let’s worship together down here so into my path." - Psalms 119:105 (313) 381-9303 we can live together up there ALL ARE WELCOME www.rfcm.org Page 5A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012

*DEATH NOTICES* Union Second Baptist Church and a brother, Oscar Wesley (Sylvia) Orange, Jr., Detroit, Sons of Zion Michigan, and a host of Presents nieces, nephews, cousins, 3rd Annual "O' Give Thanks Musical relatives, and friends. Final Tribute entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. (Chapelchimes .com)

THERESA A. MILLER EVELYN WILSON- Oct 4, 1951 - Oct 21, 2012 SPENCE Sept 22, 1926 - Oct 20, 2012 Her faith never waivered. She was always praising and wor- Evelyn had a passion for trav- Featuring International Recording Artist shipping her Lord and Savior eling, knitting, reading, and Randy Scott Jesus Christ. Theresa was a gardening. She was a proud loving and kind person who member of the 2400-2500 loved her family dearly. Bassett Street Block Club and Saturday, November 24, 2012 At 6:00 pm JAMES "JIMMY" enjoyed hosting meetings at River Rouge High School Auditorium She leaves to cherish her CHILDS her home. 1460 W. Coolidge Hwy, River Rouge, MI 48218 husband Hezekiah, and son Aug 27, 1938 - Oct 30, 2012 Tickets $10.00/$15.00 @ Door Berlon (Dawn) Watson; two She leaves to mourn her loss Carl Porter, Chairperson and Dec. Darnell Jordan, Co-Chair sisters Bernadette (Benjamin) He was a member of the and cherish her memories; Dr. Kenneth L. Brown Pastor Bell, Carolyn Knuckles, three Benford Lodge Masons and husband, Rudolph Spence; brothers Andy (Alicia) Jones, the Fellows of River Rouge 63 son Kenneth Spence; grand- Have your church listed in the Marlon (Emma) Jones, Isaac ½ Club. He was also a son, Chase Spence; grand- (Faye) Jones (who preceded motorcycle enthusiast. daughter, Shelly Jones; 3 Telegram’s Church Directory her in death), seven grand- Jimmy redesigned motorcy- great grandchildren, Previn, Call 313-928-2955 children, Kavon D. Watson, cles into choppers. Charles, and Brock; brother, Kyara D. Watson, Danyell M. Thomas Wilson Sr. (Lois), Watson, Samantha M. He leaves to cherish his special nieces Johanna Watson, Julia C. Sears, Cody, memory: a loving wife Esta Wilson & Satyra Johnson Pine Grove Baptist Church Cordell and two stepsons; a Fay; a daughter Dr. Mishun (Stephen); nieces, Vicki Offering Biblical Counseling authorized by Wilson, Phyllis Wilson, Twana mother-in-law Gladys Miller; Childs-Love (Collis); a son Christian Research & Development two sisters-in-law Betty Kenneth Childs (Evelyn); Atkins; nephews, Bobby Nelson, Shirley Harris; one granddaughter Kiana Childs; Wilson, Thomas Wilson Jr.; We offer Biblical Counseling in the areas of: brother-in-law Paul (who pre- a grandson Christian Love; care-givers, Sylvia Blakely Family and Martial Problems, Pre-Martial Counseling, ceded her in death). She had one cousin raised as a broth- and Jaymae Daniels; a host Relationships, Stress, Anxiety, Depression , Fear and special friends: Pastor Shirley er Rev. Willie B. Campbell; of other relatives, church fam- Worry, Anger, Resentment and Bitterness, Self-Image and ily, neighbors, and friends. Tyson, Prophetess Mary five nieces Cookie Childs, Self-Awareness, Grief and Loss Holiday and Loucresia (Trish) Selma Walker, Helen Walters, Final Tribute entrusted to Burge God daughter. She had and Phyllis Walters; four Stinson Funeral Home. Biblical Counseling is by appointment only hosts of nieces, nephews, nephews Curtis Walters, Contact Joseph Stephens, Director At 313-381-9722 aunts, uncles, relatives and Lloyd Walters, Lamont 1833 S. Electric Detroit, MI 48217 friends who she loved very Walters, and Mark Childs; much and they loved her many great-nieces and dearly. She had a special nephews, great-great nieces cousin Willie Pearl Nolen, and and nephews, cousins, and a special aunt and Uncle close friends. William and Mary Jones. Final Tribute entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. (Chapelchimes .com)

BOBBIE JEAN STEWART Feb 9, 1932 - Oct 19, 2012

IVAH THOMAS Bobbie thoroughly enjoyed ORANGE reading novels, particularly Jun 1, 1944 - Nov 4, 2012 suspense and romance. She was creative with her hands in Most people will remember hyper-cal, painting of apparel Ivah for his passion for read- and decorating her home. ing, speaking of politics, visit- ing with family and friends, Bobbie leaves to cherish her and dining. He loved good memories one daughter; food! Ivah also loved music Marcia, a wonderful son-in- and he played in a high law; Robert Renfroe, Jr.; two school jazz band. He knew nieces, Margaret Holt, Laura how to play the upright string (James) Beamon, three bass extremely well. Ivah nephews, Herbert Thompson, enjoyed life; he loved to trav- Andre Harrington, Leonard el, party, and visit with family Harrison and a host of great members. nieces, nephews and friends. Final Tribute entrusted to Ivah leaves to cherish his Stinson Funeral Home. memories; a sister, Mary A. Townsend, Inkster, Michigan, Page 6A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 Romulus city employees donate November is National $1,000 to Adopt a Family for Christmas Diabetes Month: Time to Focus on Leading a Healthier Lifestyle

Month, the MDCH is working with the NDEP to help people make a change by bringing behavior change tools to the community - tools to help peo- ple better understand how to make healthy changes in their day to day life.

One of those tools is the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan that rec- ommends the practice of four healthy behaviors and man- LANSING - November is agement of four health meas- National Diabetes Month, and ures to attain and maintain the Michigan Department of overall wellness. The four Teamsters Business Agent Al Lewis, Local 214 Clerical Steward Linda McNeil, Chief Steward Community Health (MDCH) healthy behaviors include a Joseph Watt and Jennifer Frayer, who is the Adopt a Family coordinator for the city. and the National Diabetes healthy diet, regular exercise, an annual physical exam and ROMULUS - City employees Education Program (NDEP) toys and food vouchers during ping to fill those needs. avoiding all tobacco use. The who are members of are Changing the Way the holidays. four measures are body mass Teamsters Local 214 have Diabetes Is Treated. Together, "In this day and age, where index (BMI), blood pressure, donated $1,000 to the city's MDCH and NDEP are work- "We help specific Romulus the Teamsters have accepted cholesterol and blood sugar. "Adopt a Family" fund. families that are referred to us cuts, we realize there are peo- ing to help people better understand how to make nec- by the schools or our police ple worse off than we are and Another tool to help set and The money will be added to essary changes in their lives officers or firefighters," said we want to give back to the meet goals is the NDEP's the funds collected through- to prevent type 2 diabetes, Linda McNeil, clerical steward community," Watt said. Make A Plan tool. The tool out the year when city manage their diabetes to pre- for Local 214. "We buy based helps individuals make a plan employees donate $2 to wear vent complications, and live on what they need, whether The Local 214 members also and work towards a goal by jeans on Fridays. The money healthier lives. it's a winter coat, boots, assist the Goodfellows organ- focusing on what is important will be used to fulfill needs of socks, shoes or backpacks. It ization. They will help solicit to their health and how to Romulus families during the Diabetes affects nearly 26 goes beyond what funds while selling the break down their goals into Christmas holiday. Goodfellows does. This year, Goodfellows magazine on million Americans, and an estimated 79 million people small, achievable steps. we'll be able to do more with Romulus street corners and Whether someone is looking The members of Local 214 are at risk for developing the the additional $1,000. We can intersections on November 30 to eat healthier, be more voted unanimously to donate disease. Obesity is also a give more to a family or a cou- and December 1. The last active, manage their weight, the funds, according to Chief major contributor to chronic ple families." couple years, Goodfellows or cope better with stress and Steward Joseph Watt. The diseases such as diabetes. In have helped an average of emotions, the NDEP offers union has 57 members from Michigan alone, diabetes Watt said that in the past, city 117 qualified Romulus fami- tools and resources to help labor, trades and clerical. affects more than one million employees have helped fami- lies, McNeil said reach individual health goals. lies whose homes have people, and more than two- The Adopt a Family program thirds of adults are overweight burned down and those who Those in need can apply for For more information about is a personalized approach to or obese. have been in serious car acci- assistance from the diabetes in Michigan, visit helping those in difficult times, dents around the holidays. Goodfellows. Applications are www.michigan.gov/diabetes. but is different from the "Even if you know what to do When families are referred to available at City Hall, 11111 To make a plan for a healthier Romulus Goodfellows' sup- to improve your health, figur- the city employees group, the Wayne Road, or on the City of future, visit port, which is open to needy ing out how to do it and fitting needs are determined and Romulus website, www.romu- www.michigan.gov/healthymi people who apply to receive several employees go shop- lusgov.com. it into your daily routine can be a big challenge," said chigan or www.yourdia- James K. Haveman, Director betesinfo.org. of the MDCH. "That's why it's Wayne County Parks to host annual The U.S. Department of Health important to set goals and and Human Services' National Lightfest 2012 make a plan to prevent type 2 Diabetes Education Program diabetes or manage diabetes (NDEP) is jointly sponsored by Opening Ceremony Thursday, November 15 marks the beginning of the to prevent complications. The the National Institutes of Health largest and longest drive-through holiday light show in the Midwest Michigan Health and (NIH) and the Centers for Wellness 4 x 4 Plan can help Disease Control and Prevention December 23. Don't forget to in goal setting. " (CDC) with the support of more bring your letters to Santa! than 200 partner organizations. Outside of Santa's workshop This National Diabetes there will be a giant mailbox where kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa. Santa's elves will pick up the letters each CHECK US OUT! night, so make sure to get your wishes in early! We’re on the Web Although Lightfest begins at 7:00 www.telegramnews.net p.m., Hines Drive will be closed to traffic beginning at 5:45 p.m. Facebook and Twitter Westland - On Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting nightly. Visitors enter Wayne November 15 at 6:00 p.m., November 15 until December 31, County Lightfest at Hines Drive @telegramnews Wayne County Parks will host the 2012 (closed on Christmas Day). and Merriman Road in Westland. annual Lightfest Opening There is a $5 fee per vehicle. Ceremony on Hines Drive in the Lightfest is brought to you in part- Westland, Merriman Hollow Area. nership with Fox 2 News, Friends December 4, 11 and 18 will be Shoe RepairCOMPLETE SHOE SERVICE The ceremony will be kicked-off Toy Nights. Wayne County is of Wayne County Parks, DTE OK with fireworks, music, entertain- committed to collecting and pro- Energy, ITC Holdings, Michigan We can refinish & repair those ment and light refreshments. viding toys for children who are Building and Construction Trades leather coats and jackets less fortunate. On these three Council, Meijer, McDonald As the Midwest's largest and nights, the community is invited Modular, Entertainment Express 9-5:30 TUES - FRI longest drive-through light show, to bring a new, unwrapped toy in Luxury Limousine and Lightfest features more than 45 lieu of the $5 vehicle fee. Beatthetrain.com. 9-5 SAT giant animated holiday themed (313) 928-2320 displays and more than one mil- Remember to visit Santa's For more information on Wayne lion lights. The complete Workshop at Warrendale Park at County Lightfest, please call 1118 SOUTHFIELD RD Lightfest route is more than four the end of the Lightfest drive. 734.261.1990 or visit miles of long. Bring the family to Santa will be there starting www.waynecounty.com. 2 BLKS. E. of FORT ST see this spectacular display from Thanksgiving Day until LINCOLN PARK Page 7A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 TOPS 'Sets the Table' Mrs. Stevenson for a Healthier from page 1A Thanksgiving

Photo by Robert Frierson Senior Center gets new name

body in the room laughed eral different issues for the the seniors. The Seniors are because they know that is City of Ecorse. my group. Now, If you want to true. When Ms. Stevenson had a get in trouble, then you mess Still going strong at 97 years chance to address the per- around with the Seniors. I Eat healthy this Thanksgiving of age. Emergency Financial sons in attendance, she said, appreciate everybody. I didn't Manager Joyce Parker " I feel so small today on a get here alone. I got this far MILWAUKEE, WI - This holiday take less, while giving the illu- shared some highlights of Ms. day that I should be feeing because the people support- season, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take sion that you are actually eating Stevenson's life with the large. Congressman Dingell's ed me. I'm here to give sup- Off Pounds Sensibly), the non- more. standing room only crowd. father was the first person I port. I will continue to do profit weight-loss support She said, 'Ms. Stevenson has voted for when I was 21 years what I can to make life more organization, encourages peo- o Don't feel guilty - If you "over- lived in Ecorse since 1925 old. I have enjoying my work easier and comfortable for ple to change the way they did it" at the meal or party, don't and she has served in every in the City. Three times I tried seniors everywhere, not just think about eating during family give up. Just eat carefully for capacity of city government. to leave, but the spirit wouldn't in Ecorse. gatherings to avoid seasonal the next day or two and add She has received countless let me. Not only was the name on the weight gain. Being prepared, extra activity to avoid gaining awards from former I'm still here campaigning outside of the building having a game plan, and stay- extra pounds. ing positive are all keys to Governors and Presidents working trusting in God and changed, but Judge Michael mindful eating during celebra- o Don't keep leftovers - If you such as Hubert Humphrey, trusting in the people. I love Ciungan donated a plaque tions, allowing you to enjoy time are hosting Thanksgiving or Bill Clinton and current presi- Ecorse. I love the people and that will be hung inside the with loved ones without worry- other holiday meals, be sure to dent Barack Obama. I see no color. I see only building. Ms. Stevenson's ing about your food choices. send leftovers home with your Congressman John Conyers human beings. God said love son Benny was full of pride as guests to avoid temptations. said that Ms. Stephenson has yeh one another as I have he watched his mother TOPS offers several tips to help Put leftovers away immediately been coming to the loved you and that is what I receive so many positive and you enjoy Thanksgiving and to avoid unnecessary snacking. Democratic conventions since tried to live by. he presented her with some other upcoming holiday get- 1968 and has worked on sev- I'm happy to give service to flowers. togethers without regret: o Consider a nap alternative - Make an after-meal walk, game o Eat before - Eat something of touch football, or trip to an light before you attend a holi- ice-skating rink part of your hol- day meal or buffet. Vegetables iday tradition. Sign up and train with low-calorie dip, salad, a for a "turkey trot" 5K race in handful of walnuts, or light your area, commonly held the yogurt curb your appetite and morning of Thanksgiving. Or make it easier to control your spend the afternoon volunteer- intake. ing at a local soup kitchen or shelter. o Bring a dish - If you know the hostess, offer to bring a healthy o Exercise - Increase your nor- "dish to pass" that you won't mal exercise routine the day feel guilty about enjoying, like before and after the holiday. simple sweet potatoes or a low- This should help to compen- fat green bean casserole. sate for possible overeating and lack of physical activity Photo by Robert Frierson o Modify recipes - Exchange while visiting with friends and sugar and fat in recipes with family. Cngressman John Conyers, and John Dingell join Ecorse elected healthier alternatives, such as officials, family, and others to celebrate with Ethel Stevenson. honey, olive oil, and apple- TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off sauce. Include "high-impact" Pounds Sensibly) is the original flavors from spices, seasonal weight-loss support and well- fruits and vegetables, and fresh ness education organization. herbs. Founded more than 64 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprof- o Limit alcohol - Alcohol is an it, noncommercial weight-loss Send your appetite stimulant. Sip slowly or organization of its kind. TOPS have a nonalcoholic drink promotes successful weight instead. A calorie-free bever- management with a "Real Christmas & New Year’s age allows you to use those People. Real Weight Loss.SM" calories for food. philosophy that combines sup- Greeting to the Community port from others at weekly in the o Choose carefully - Some chapter meetings, healthy eat- "best bets" at the buffet include ing, regular exercise, and well- fresh fruit, whole-grain crackers ness information. TOPS has Telegram Newspaper with hummus or reduced fat about 170,000 members - male Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community for more than Half a Century cheese, shrimp cocktail, crab, and female, age seven and pretzels, turkey breast, and older - in nearly 10,000 chap- lean ham. ters throughout the United States and Canada. o Think simple - Choose foods cooked without butter and Visitors are welcome to attend sauce. As a general rule, fried their first TOPS meeting free of foods or foods covered with charge. Membership is afford- sauces add 10 grams of fat, or able at just $28 per year in the Call for Details 90 calories, per serving. U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter (313) 928-2955 o Trick yourself - Use salad fees. To find a local chapter, Email - [email protected] plates and slender glasses. view www.tops.org or call (800) Fax - 313-928-3014 Smaller dishes cause you to 932-8677. Page 8A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 Student Council at Romulus Elementary OFIR Warns Metro Detroit gives students leadership experience Drivers of Fake Auto Insurance Shaker Uddin Sadeak and Al Baraka Enterprise posing as a Michigan-licensed insurance agent and agency

censed and fraudulent insur- ance activity. "Any driver who pur- chased an auto insurance cer- tificate from Mr. Sadeak and Al Baraka Enterprise needs to buy legitimate coverage immediate- ly," OFIR Commissioner Kevin Clinton said. "Right now they're driving without insurance." Drivers are urged to LANSING - The Office contact OFIR toll-free at 877- of Financial and Insurance 999-6442 if they believe they Regulation (OFIR) today may have bought a fraudulent warned Detroit-area drivers that policy from Sadeak or Al they may have unknowingly Baraka. OFIR can assist con- Students in the Picture Back Row: Alex White, Christine Jones, Alyssa Thomas, Symone' Jones, Kassandra purchased fraudulent automo- sumers in determining whether Kemp, Aaliyah Roberts Middle Row: Alannah Harms, Gerard Wells, Jarren Sealie, Owen Hamilton, Anthony they have proper auto cover- Safford, Kairon Hadden Front Row: Makaela Williams, David Patton, Anaya Henry bile insurance policies from unlicensed insurance agent age. ROMULUS - On third through fifth grades also back to their classes on the top- Shaker Uddin Sadeak though All insurance produc- October 2nd, twenty-one stu- chooses two representatives to ics discussed at their weekly an unlicensed insurance ers (agents) and agencies in dents ran for four positions on sit in the general council. This meetings. Students gain famil- agency named Al Baraka Michigan are required to have a the Romulus Elementary makes a total of 18 student iarity with formal meeting Enterprise in Southfield. license on display in their Student Council. Elected coun- council members. processes and agendas, and An OFIR investigation offices. Consumers are advised cil positions include President, Shawn Dickson, fourth even take a field trip to a found that Mr. Sadeak, through prior to purchasing auto insur- Vice President, Treasurer and grade teacher at Romulus Romulus School Board meet- Al Baraka Enterprise, was sell- ance to ask the agent and Secretary. To be eligible for an Elementary, has been the advi- ing during the year. ing bogus certificates purport- agency to show a copy of their elected position, the student sor for student council for six Responsibilities for ing to have coverage through a licenses. Consumers can check must be in fifth grade and stay years. Dickson says, "I like student council members at legitimate insurance company. to see if an insurance agency in good academic standing. working with the kids. It helps school revolve around them A concerned Detroit-area driver and agent are licensed to do Candidates must give a 30-sec- them take ownership of their being model citizens for the stu- who purchased insurance from business in Michigan by visiting ond speech in front of the third, educational experience". dent body. Members keep a Sadeak notified OFIR after dis- OFIR's website. fourth and fifth grade students Student council mem- schedule and take turns saying covering misspellings and other OFIR has handed the who then make their votes. bers have many responsibilities the Pledge of Allegiance and discrepancies on an insurance results of its investigation over In addition to these throughout their term. Members the School Pledge every morn- certificate. to the proper law enforcement four positions, each class in the must keep a notebook to report ing and picking up the garbage OFIR ordered Sadeak agencies. and recycling in classrooms at and Al Baraka to cease and A copy of OFIR's the end of each day. They also desist from conducting unli- cease and desist order can also participate in at least one serv- be found on OFIR's website. ice project per month including taking a field trip to a food pantry, holding a can drive for Dear Mother, the Romulus Helping Hand and We love you, you are our angel a toy drive to benefit the We think of you often where ever we go 3920 West Jefferson Avenue Romulus Goodfellows. Ecorse, MI 48229 Another aspect of stu- You lift us up, your like a walking sunshine 313-406-4105 dent council is fundraising. Any body would have been happy to have a Students manage a school wonderful mother like ours [email protected] store and bake sale every morning to raise funds for school beautification. Past items that have been bought through their fundraisers include a fish tank for the main office and plants for landscap- ing around the school. This year student council is raising money to buy new playground equipment. Romulus Elementary Happy Birthday Ma School holds many activities in We Love you addition to student council. Edward, Markus, and Martell Please contact the Main Office at (734) 532-1450 for more information about student council or other activities. Bring in this ad and receive 15% off Total Bill Happy 50th Birthday GIVE US A CALL! Wanda White-Agee November 19, 1962 - February 12, 2012 DMC C.E.O Durk G.M. Lawrence Matchett Moving & Hauling 313-576-7561 313-878-1008 Company 3892 W. 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The Bears Win their First Regional Panthers Fall Short to By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter the Irish knights took the game to the By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter wire as they (Oak Park) man- aged to get the ball inside the 10-yard line of Roosevelt (11- 1), nevertheless, failed to cap- italize after the Wyandotte broke up two end zone pass- es the final one by the Bears 5 foot 9 inch defensive back Austin Petavicius on the Knights 6 foot wide receiver Brandon Harding to give Wyandotte Roosevelt coach Ron Adams his first regional final win. Twice during Ron Adams' seven-year reign as coach at Wyandotte Roosevelt, the team has lost the regional final however the third was a charm. I spoke to Coach Adam after the game and he said, "Everybody you play at this point is good, soon we say to own team in order to win we have too play good defense, we got to play good special teams and we have to

Photo taken by Ashley Abaloz execute on offense" This is the schools third time getting Wyandotte Roosevelt Coach Ron Adams holds up the to this point and our goal is Bears first regional final trophy just not to win the regional Photo taken by Chris O'Donnell however to get to Ford Field Trailing 6-3 late in the fourth kick a field goal in the second Stevie Tracy scoring one of his two touchdown for the and have a chance to win the quarter Wyandotte quarter to make the score 6-3 Irish against the Rouge Panthers last Saturday afternoon state." "Coach Carter and his Roosevelt's Kevin Matejko's at halftime. However the regional finals. threw a 31-yard winning defensive minded Bear of team were well prepare for touchdown pass to Brandon Wyandotte shut down and this game give credit to our The River Rouge Panthers had Stevie Tracy, who also had a Sowards with a 1:37 left stops the Knights from getting team and the coaching staff a season like no other. They 27-yard field goal and two inter- Wyandotte Roosevelt to pre- in the in zone the rest of the for having the young men on accomplished a 9-0 record dur- ceptions. After its opening field vail over the Knights of Oak game. Kevin Matejko's 31- this team ready to play." ing the regular season and won goal, River Rouge notched its Park by the final score of 10- yard winning touchdown pass Wyandotte Roosevelt will now its first Michigan Metro League lone touchdown to take the 6. Malik Washington scored to Brandon Sowards with a play Birmingham Brother Rice Championship. Furthermore, lead. The Irish answered with a the team was averaging nearly 56-yard touchdown drive and for Oak Park on its first drive 1:37 left in the fourth quarter this Saturday, 1p.m., at 50 points per game while giving took a three-point lead into half- of the game a one-yard run to gave the Bears their first lead Gibraltar Carlson High School up less than six point a game time. In the second half, the take a 6-0 lead. Wyandotte of the game. However, the for the right to play at Ford Field. and in addition, won their first Irish notched two interceptions District title. However, when and made two fourth-down they visited Father Gabriel stops to keep River Rouge off Congratulations are in order Richard High School this past the board to win the game. Saturday, the Fighting Irish had Coach Corey Parker said after By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter a dependable strong defensive the game, "That are a good Congratulations are in order play and a uniform offensive football team, they did their job to the River Rouge Junior attack defeating the Panthers they were disciplined, they League cheerleader who on and winning the regional at attacked us like we attack them, at the end of the day they are at November 4, 2012, took 3rd home by the final score of 16-6 and move on to play Portland home. Their kid are going to place in the Downriver Junior High at Saturday, 1 p.m., at play a lot different than my kids League Cheerleaders compe- Howell High School to battle who were away. That's the real- titions in Lincoln Park, and play the winner of the ity of coaching teenagers. Michigan. In the picture are Menominee vs. Grand Rapids That's why I love what I do. We the following; Head coach- West Catholic, Saturday, at the were 9-0 and won our first Sheila Antoine, Assistant Superior Dome, Northern Metro title, won two more coaches Letitia Hill, Michigan University. games and won our first District Cheerleaders Dacarrtae Gabriel Richard defense gave title and we have many of our Cook, Tamya Collins, Teniya up only one touchdown, when freshman, sophomores and Scott-Robinson, Jasmine River Rouge's Dontez juniors coming back. We will Freeman-Hall, Dasha Miller, Blackshear reached over a take it to the weight room, Aryanna Smith Alona Fighting Irish defender from classroom, and the practice Mattison and behind the tro- behind, snatched the ball and field and get better." phy cheerleader Zaniya King. scampered for a 65-yard touch- With the foundation in place, Not in the photo however part down. Other than that, the Irish River Rouge Panthers football of the team are the following, gave up less than 200 total has a bright future. Assistant coach Treasure yards, and picked off River Congratulations to the Thomas, Junior coaches- Rouge quarterback Angelo Panthers football team for a fine season and especially to Tajahe Thomas and Jasmine Whittis three times in a game that was dominated by big the following graduating sen- Adams, Mascots- Anajae defensive play by Gabriel iors; Mike Barmore, Angelo Drain and Laniya Collins and Richard defense. The Fighting Whittis, Ishmoz Perry, Resean cheerleader Amonte Hamer. Photo taken by Shameca Reed Irish quarterback Joe Coleman, Courtney Also congratulations are in Kendzicky finished 6-for-11 for Guillebeaux, Allen Gilliam, The River Rouge Junior League cheerleader who on order to the River Rouge 72 yards with two touchdowns Jordan Ureh, Marcus Bell and November 4, 2012, took 3rd place in the Downriver Junior Junior League football team and an interception. Both of his Kennard Hearndon. This is not League Cheerleaders competitions in Lincoln Park, for winning the Peanut Bowl touchdown passes went to the end of your tour, it's only the Michigan. this past Saturday. beginning of your greatness. Page 12A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012 Bullying is Wrong Standing as a team National American Miss Michigan, Victoria J. Mangham talks to for justice Project Achieve program By Joe Hudson - Special to the Telegram News

Photo by Dominique Madden Mary TIms and Josie Hudson, Fighting for Justice. Ms. Michigan with students, Board Member Cornelius Cooper, Joszana Hudson and tics. and Tina Laginess Project Achieve coordinator Mary Tims have a lot in com- Judge Megan Maher mon. Both are gifts from God; Brennan ruled in their favor On Thursday, November 8, came up with ways to handle involved to help protect the both are thirteen years old; both entering an order for a Personal Miss Michigan Victoria J. bullying. Although many of student. The workshop really are eighth grade students at Protection Order prohibiting Mangham, stopped by the the kids felt that having 'thick hit home when one of their Wyandotte Wilson Middle Theresa Elliot from bullying and River Rouge High School skin' would be enough to ward classmates shared that she School; both have been sub- harassing them. She didn't stop. There were posting on Project Achieve Program to off a bully, after more discus- has been a victim of bullying jected to bullying, harassment and intimidation: both are Facebook and other attacks. present an anti-bullying work- sion some kids changed their and that she is still being bul- teenage Advocates for Team for On Thursday August 31, 2012 shop during the after-school perspective. lied. Her mom noticed some- program. Her platform is vol- Justice. A civil rights non-profit Joszana and Mary participated thing was wrong when she that fights against injustice in a Team for Justice Protest unteerism and she loves talk- During the discussion, they wouldn't come out of her room against juveniles. march outside the Wyandotte ing to small groups about anti- listened to Victoria, shared once she got home from They were victims of a schools administration building. bullying. October was their opinions, watched a school. It elevated when her negative force that could have (Google Wyandotte protest0 National Bullying month and video and listened to stories mom found her hiding in her derailed their passion for edu- "I wanted both of them last week was the about their fellow classmates closet. Victoria mentioned cation by a Wyandotte to experience what standing up International Stand up to and friends who have been that some parents are Temporary school employee for their rights means and Bullying Day. bullied. Victoria mentioned unaware what their kids are locker room aide named power of protest using first that on any given day 150,000 dealing with. Theresa Elliot. She attempted amendment of the Constitution Victoria is a Sophomore at kids stay home from school to make their education experi- to protest and demand justice Ball State and she is majoring each day because they don't At the completion of the work- ence at Wyandotte Wilson said Joe Hudson. in Fashion and want to be bullying. shop all students signed an Middle School miserable. "We tried to work with Merchandising. She had an anti-bullying pledge. Theresa Elliot failed. "We just the school district but they interactive discussion with the The students also talked wanted this lady to leave us failed to protect our children so students and revealed that about how to intervene when alone so we can enjoy school we had to ask to court to violate many kids are subjected to they see someone being bul- and our friends" said Joszana Theresa Elliot because our chil- bullying and the students lied and how to get others Hudson. "We want to tell her dren were complaining about she did not destroy our confi- her recruiting others to make dence or passion for learning" their school experience uncom- Josie and Mary said" fortable" said Lori Tims, mother Reunion Fellowship hosted by the Joszana and Mary of Mary. refused to succumb to the bul- On Wednesday Reunion Committee lying, harassment and intimida- November 7, 2012 Judge tion. "I was afraid of her before Deborah Ross Adams violated my mom, dad and Uncle Joe Elliot placing her under a per- showed me how we could fight son bond of five thousand dol- back through Team For Justice" lars. The judge ordered the Mary Tims said. school district to step up and The young ladies resolve this situation by stood together in front of November 28, 2012. In the Wayne County Circuit Judge interim Joszana Hudson and Megan Maher Brennan on Mary Tims stand together as Tuesday July 3, 2012. 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“We talked for over an hour and a half. No contractual terms were discussed and we concluded with a handshake and an understanding that I would have until Monday [today] to come back to them with my decision. I did convey to them that I did have the confidence that I could do the job. I was awakened at mid- night Sunday by a phone call Johnathon Banks and Emanual Steward - father figure and trainer from Mitch Kupchak. He told me that the Lakers had and I have always been on founder of the Krox Gym on signed Mike D’Antoni to a two, separate training sched- Tuesday, November 13 in three-year agreement and ules any way when we were Detroit. "Our relationship was that they felt he was the best in camp together. We train always like a father-son rela- coach for the team. The deci- twice a day. I train in the tionship. I've been around the Phil Jackson sion is of course theirs to morning before he comes into guy since I was 15 years old. make. I am gratified by the the gym, and then I train in the It was just a great relation- Oh Lord, as usual, there’s groundswell of support from afternoon before he comes ship." drama in Laker land. Jackson, however, paints a the Laker fans who encour- into the gym. The 6-foot-3 Banks is different picture of negotia- aged my return and it is the So there's really noth- 8-0-1 with four knockouts in As we reported, just when tions, one in which the Lakers principal reason why I consid- ing difficult about it at all. So his past nine bouts, last falling everyone thought the re-hiring manipulated the press and ered the possibility.” [...] I'll train in the morning, and by eighth-round stoppage as of the legendary Phil Jackson, reneged on a handshake then I'll train in the afternoon, a 200-pounder to former light for a 3rd time was a done agreement that they would Jackson’s agent, Todd and he'll train in the morning heavyweight and cruiser- deal, the Lakers up and gave give Jackson until Monday to Musburger, added that media and then train later in the weight titleholder Tomasz the job to Mike D’Antoni. decide whether or not to coverage portraying Jackson afternoon. Adamek in February of 2009 move forward in negotiations. as being full of demands was I'll just go before him, and at Prudential Center in Yes, it was a shocker and the From Mike Bresnahan for the inaccurate. then, by the time he gets Newark, N.J. prevailing reasons given and Los Angeles Times: there, I'll have finished work- During his unbeaten reported were that Jackson “Saturday morning, [Lakers Musburger also spoke to ing out, and then, I can train streak, Banks has fought five had asked for too much, executive] Jim Buss called to Ramona Shelburne of him. But that's how it's always times in Germany, once each including a stake in owner- ask if he could come and visit. ESPNLosAngeles.com, mak- been. By the time Wladimir in Poland and Switzerland, ship, control over personnel I didn’t solicit or ask for the ing several comments about walks in, I'll be finished with and once each in America. decisions, and leeway on his opportunity but I welcomed how Jackson deserves better my training. Wladimir won his In his last two appear- travel schedule for road both him and [team executive] treatment given all that he’s fight against Mariusz Wach ances on American soil, games. Given those Mitch Kupchak into my home done over the years for the and retain the World Heavy Banks won a majority deci- demands, it appeared that the to discuss the possibility of Lakers organization. But this Weight title. sion over Javier Mora in Los Lakers had made a sensible my return to the Lakers as particular media outreach is One task complete. Angeles in September of choice. head coach,” Jackson said. only part of the story. Next Johnathon will complete 2009, and, a unanimous deci- www.eurweb.com his training and take on Seth sion over Julius Long in Flint, Mitchell on Saturday, Mich., in July of last year. November 17 at 10pm ET/ PT Banks who is 30 will on HBO. The fight will take have an opportunity to make Warriors drop season finale to place in Atlantic City. history by traning a World However, between Champion boxer to victory Huskies, 35-13 being a trainer for Wladimir on and winning the Heavy Saturday, and his fight on Weight Title in the same By Christian Young - Contributing Writer November 17, he attended week. the memorial service for his down. Mohner was 7-of-19 for Excerpts from the ring.com The Wayne State Warriors with just over a minute left in mentor, Emanual Steward - ended their 2012 season-and 70 yards, and Guinane went the first half. Terleckyj's 64- a lot of seniors' careers-on a 3-of-7 passing for 45 yards. yard field goal attempt fell just somber note, with a 35-13 It has been a rough year for short as time expired in the home loss to Michigan Tech the Warriors, with injuries first half. on Saturday. abounding throughout the Michigan Tech pushed the "I don't remember the last year, and it seemed to catch lead to 28-3 late in the third time we lost two games in a up with them. quarter with a Cedrick Barber row, let alone three. It's been "We lost six defensive backs run from two yards out, but very disappointing," said over the season. No one in Wayne State struck back Wayne State coach Paul the country can take that kind when Roscoe fired a six-yard Winters of the season. "I of loss and keep competing," touchdown strike-his first thought we had the talent to said Winters. "Our guys com- touchdown pass-to Michael compete at a higher level, and peted the best they could, but Johnson. throughout the season, we it wasn't enough. We have Terleckyj added a 24-yard never did." guys that were playing hurt. It field goal with 3:42 left in the The Warriors (5-5) had no sounds like an excuse, but game, but the Huskies shut turnovers and no penalties, when you have a defense that the door on the Warriors on a but were simply outplayed. plays that great to a defense 24-yard touchdown pass from Trainer Banks with Wladimir Klitschko Winters seemed to be audi- that plays that awful, there Scarlett to Carroll. tioning for the quarterback job has to be a reason, and part Winters made it clear that next season, as senior Mickey of it was that we just don't things will be different. Mohner alternated with soph- have the bodies." "We have a lot of work to do Need your documents omore Carl Roscoe for much Michigan Tech jumped to a in the offseason to make this of the game, and sophomore quick 14-0 lead behind a 20- thing right, and we'll do it," he notarized? Sean Guinane finished out yard pass from Tyler Scarlett said. The Warriors end the the last part of the game. to Pat Carroll and a one-yard season on a three-game skid, Fast, Friendly, Reliable "Carl has looked really good plunge by Cole Welch, but but look forward to 2013. Complete Notary Services in practice, and we wanted to Wayne State got on the board LaTasha Johnson with 5:52 left in the first half on give him some opportunity in Certified Notary Signing Agent a game," said Winters. "He the leg of Stefan Terleckyj, did step up and did a nice job with a 36-yard field goal. Inside the Telegram Business Center for us." The Huskies would extend 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge That he did, finishing 11-of-21 that lead to 21-3 when Phone: 313-623-8429 for 102 yards and a touch- Scarlett connected on a 7- yard pass with Ethan Shaver Email: [email protected] Page 14A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Twenty States Sign Secession Petitions Tell it to Torri to Separate from Obama’s U.S. She is just too fat

“Along with the Lone Star By: Dr. Torri Evans state, petitions were filed from knows she is a size 50WXX. I Alabama, Arkansas, try to encourage her to go to Colorado, Florida, Indiana, the gym but she NEVER Kentucky, Louisiana, wants to exercise. What can I Michigan, Mississippi, do to help my friend lose her Missouri, Montana, New weight? Jersey, New York, North Rochelle, Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina and Dear Rochelle, Tennessee. So keen are the I did not know they made size folks in Georgia for a separa- 50WXX. Besides, maybe tion, that they filed their peti- there is a reason she has tion twice. “ gained so much weight? If you check the map Maybe she has a Thyroid Dear Torri, from 1859 to present, the divi- problem or a gland problem. I have a friend who is sion of America and its ideas Maybe her medicine is caus- extremely OVERWEIGHT! have not changed. The same ing her to spread out, who She is 5 feet 7 she weighs states that made up the Rebel knows? Nevertheless, if she Since President Obama's re-election, 20 states want the about 400 pounds and she armies are most of the same is a friend just ask her in a right to separate from the rest of the United States just as has the nerve to wear high states that voted for Mitt polite way. Here is a sugges- they did during the Civil War. heels. I like her because she Romney and want to secede tion; ______, I have is my friend and I feel bad from the rest of America noticed that we are getting It appears that since the U.S., should not be met telling her that her weight is again. New York and older and our weight is going some of the country re-elect- with the same leniency of the causing a big problem in my Michigan? You should be to be harder to lose. You are ed President Obama to con- Civil War era when the seces- single lifestyle. I prefer taking ashamed! But, I know it’s just my friend and I want us to be tinue to successfully put out sion resulted in the North my other girlfriends to hang a small Ted Nugent few of you around and be there for each fires of the preceding adminis- (Yankees) vs. the South out, because they are slim- and the petition signature other, so let's try eating tration, those that did not, (Rebels). Oh no! The U.S. mer. I am ashamed to take quota will never be met. Most healthier foods and start fresh want out. And somebody military, upon signing off on her places with me. She of you voted for Obama. together ok? So PLEASE say they can get it. the petition to separate, loves the bars, but I do not get The petitions require ______as a gift, I brought For the longest time, should load up their massive many men coming over to talk 25,000 signatures for govern- us both a membership to the some Americans have been Navy freight ships with because of her. Even when ment to give it a serious look. gym. We will both depend on asking African Americans to America’s expatriates, who we go places like to fast food Texas is leading the pack so each other (besides the Lord) return to Africa as though they want nothing to do with restaurants in the area, they far with 23,000 signatures. If for our strength and support are not imports as well. And President Obama. call her by name because she there was ever a time for our and make changes in our now that they are asking for In the 2012 election, is a regular customer. The president to show his brava- lifestyle. secession, my vote is that the division of America is the grocery store people call her do, it is now! I would love to Counseling advised. they get it and return to same as it was in 1859. by name too. She be buying see him docking Navy vessels Europe, so the rest of us can So far, these “rebels” seem to clothes size 20W and she get on with American busi- be the same culprits that as he addresses the nation ness…America as it should wanted to continue to enslave and announces a mass exo- Buy Sell Trade Loans FREE ESTIMATES be! African Americans in 1860. dus of his dissatisfied few. The absurdity of a According to the UK’s Daily www.eurweb.com Jewelry * Coins * Diamonds TOP $$ PAID new petition to separate from Mail: RIVER ROUGE PAWN ANYTHING OF VALUE T.J. Holmes’ BET Show ‘Don’t Sleep’ Goes WHOLESALE BUSINESS from 1/2 Hour Daily to 1-Hour Weekly 10615 W. Jefferson Ave 313.842.0722 the net’s press release says River Rouge Call anytime 24/7 the “award-winning journalist reaches deep into topics, empowering the community NUMEROLOGY with the latest information and research. With an extra hour, imagine the possibilities of mind-expansion.” HOT PICKS

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