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CELEBRATING 73 YEARS OF SERVING METROPOLITAN DETROIT AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY* The Congressional Black Inkster Police Chief Boosts Caucus could vote to call for Community Police Relations the impeachment of By: Renee Summers - Telegram Intern President Donald Trump

Wednesday during a sched- lottesville comments uled meeting, according “For the sake of the soul of our to Newsweek. country, we must come to- CBC Chairman, Louisiana U.S. gether to restore our national Rep. Cedric Richmond, sched- dignity that has been robbed uled the vote after Trump failed by Donald Trump’s presence in to denounce White supremacy the White House,” Moore wrote following last month’s deadly in a brief statement released domestic terror attack in Char- just three days after the Char- lottesville, Virginia, blaming vi- lottesville rallies ended. “My olence on “all sides.” Republican friends, I implore Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Gwen you to work with us within our Inkster Police Chief William Riley and Inkster Community Andrea Lebo Moore, who is also CBC Cau- capacity as elected officials to Photo by Renee Summers cus Whip, was one of the first remove this man as our com- The city of Inkster’s chief of po- that Inkster police officer, his deed and was released Black congressional voices to mander-in-chief and help us lice, William T. Riley, knew he William Melendez, was caught earlier this year. call for the “removal” of move forward from this dark had a big job on his hands on camera punching motorist, Trump in the wake of his Char- Impeachment - 2A when he took the reins of the Floyd Dent, a total of 16 times The incident resulted in a frac- city’s police department in the in the head. Melendez served tured relationship between po- Detroit Rep’s resolution urges latter half of 2015. It had been 14 months in Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia for Community Policing- Page 13 termination of Michigan State in January of that same year, Police Director PHOTO OF THE WEEK By: Emily Lawler

Kibbey Etue should resign after posting what the director herself has called a "very offensive" Facebook meme. The meme Etue shared was about NFL players kneeling during the national anthem - something that started as a protest against social inequal- ity and police treatment of African Americans. The meme called those who kneeled "de- Rep. LaTanya Garrett, generates." D-Detroit, Garrett is introducing a resolution urging the termination or LANSING, MI - Rep. La- resignation of Etue -- some- Tanya Garrett, D-Detroit, thing that would have to be !st Annual Romulus Relay for Life raised over $40,000 for Cancer Research. Romulus Relay for wants the legislature to done by Gov. Rick Snyder, who Life Coordinator Shona Silvey-Baum (center with pink scarf) presented certificates to leaders. In weigh in on whether Michi- has stood by Etue. It's not photo, Tiny Talley - Romulus Volunteer, Rev. Arthur Willis, Sr.,- Pastor at Pentecost MBC, Shona gan State Police Director Silvey-Baum - Coordinator for the Relay, Kristen Pilon - American Cancer Society, Mary Taylor - Termination - Page 3A Col. Kriste Leader for PEN Crusaders Team and Tonya Coefield - Romulus Parks and Recreation Photo by Renee Summers Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community since 1944 For delivery of the Telegram to your home or business call 313-928-2955. Page 2A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017 Impeachment Look for your copy CIVIL RIGHTS From Page 1A of the period in our nation’s his- TELEGRAM TODAY tory.” NEWSPAPER The CBC is scheduled to in: Dearborn, Dearborn look at “a variety of issues” NAACP Pans White House in making a case for or Hts, Delray, Detroit, Ecorse, Garden City, Position on Protests by Pro against Trump’s impeach- Inkster, Harper Woods, Lincoln Park, ment during Wednesday’s Melvindale, River Rouge, Romulus, Taylor, Athletes, Endorses Rights of, and meeting. If the body of Black Wayne, Westland and Wyandotte legislators decides to offi- Protecting Free Speech cially call for impeaching a or stop by the Office sitting president, it wouldn’t 10748 W. Jefferson River Rouge be the first time. In 1973, the Call (313) 928-2955 CBC was one of the first congressional parties to call for then-President Richard Zenith Lunch Nixon‘s impeachment. He resigned a year later. Breakfast * Lunch & Dinner Wednesday’s discussion will likely include Nixon as a 2 + 2+ 2 Breakfast Specials “guiding comparison,” Tampa Bay Lightning right wing J.T. Brown, center, raises his fist in the Newsweek wrote. 11295 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge air during the singing of the national anthem on Oct. 7, 2017 However, the country may (313) 849-0833 not be get the same result Your Friendly Family Restaurant BALTIMORE - The NAACP, as Nixon this time around. gotten behind Jones’ asser- the nation’s foremost advo- There’s “little chance” that tion, and has encouraged cacy and civil rights organi- the CBC’s call for impeach- the League to enact a rule zation, issued the following ment could lead to Trump’s TAKE TIME TO READ! mandating symbolic alle- statement today regarding remove from office, accord- giance is unconscionable the White House’s position ing to Newsweek. It would and, basically, un-American. IT WILL TAKE YOU on, and the growing, divisive require a majority vote in the We’re calling upon players’ sentiment toward some pro- House and a two-thirds ma- associations across Amer- FOR A RIDE fessional athletes exercising jority in the Senate, both of ica’s leagues and sports to their right of free speech: which are controlled by Re- stand in defiance of any publicans. While there could such proposed rule COMMUNITY MEETINGS Despite the recent memo be a transfer of powers after change.” from NFL Commissioner the 2018 mid-term elec- National Action Network Roger Goodell that player tions, it should be noted that Weekly meeting - 10:00am “It’s a saddening sentiment,” should stand for the Star- Newsweek also predicted 6100 14th St said Tony Covington, former Spangled Banner, the little chance that Trump Detroit, MI 48208 NFL player and senior direc- NAACP stands in complete would be elected. tor of Corporate Affairs with JOIN US solidarity with professional the NAACP “for the league For more information athletes exercising their to assume that player’s [email protected] right to demonstrate in daily lives are not affected LETTER POLICY 313-312-5287 or 313-492-6774 whatever unified, dignified by incidents of injustice im- manner they see fit before pacting the communities The Telegram wel- major sporting contests, they come from.” comes letters to the ed- most notably choosing to Inkster National Action Network Meeting kneel during the ritual itor from our readers. . Monthly meeting “Players can be powerful singing of the National An- Each letter should in- role models for positive so- 1st Saturday of each month them before games begin. clude a name, address cial change if properly edu- African American athletes— and a daytime phone 4300 Harrison St, Inkster cated on issues of social and all U.S. athletes—have number. 10:00am justice. There are models of the same inalienable rights what’s possible, as both the Letters to the editor, that all American citizens Western Wayne NAACP NBA and WNBA both have opinion and editorial enjoy—the rights that so October General Membership Meeting come out in support of uni- many throughout our history columns do not neces- November 13, 2017 - 7:00pm fied player demonstrations have sacrificed for. Most sary represent the views Ecorse City Hall that respect their player’s basic among these is the and opinions of the voices, rights and beliefs,” 3869 W. 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act of domestic terrorism and investigators seek answers, one thing is certain: Easy access to military-grade weapons and ammunition undoubtedly After the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, it didn’t take the gun grab- makes it easier for those who bers long to start spouting about would engage in these acts to more gun control. Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue says carry out their crimes.” What was it, all of fourteen she won’t resign hours? Leavell expressed concerns I think radio host, Dennis Prager something Garrett proposes Caucus last week. about the latest round of na- said it best on his show when he lightly. She said there was a "Obviously my comments on a tional discourse around gun vi- asked, “What could more gun con- need for people's voices to be personal Facebook post was Dorothy R. Leavell olence, because when there trol do to stop this shooting?” heard, and pointed to an infor- very offensive and I am truly Chairman are high-profile incidents in- It was the worse mass shooting mal MLive poll where more sorry, that was never my in- in American history. volving so-called ‘Black-on- than 70 percent of respondents tent," Etue said. CHICAGO—The National Not the greatest mass murder in though Etue should resign. Newspaper Publishers Associ- Black’ violent crime, the cries American history. for gun control ring loud and She is a voice for her con- Michigan State Police director ation (NNPA) Chairman There is 9/11 and the Trail of stituents, she said, and she's clear. Tears and Oklahoma City. says she won't resign, meets Dorothy R. Leavell said that calling for Etue to leave. the issue of gun control es- You do have to wonder about a with black caucus “Yet, when White males are ac- government that seeks to disarm "We want to send out a mes- capes vigorous debate when sage that racism is just not tol- the perpetrators of mass cused of domestic terrorism, its citizens. Gov. Rick Snyder has also said suddenly gun control is a for- Why are they so afraid of law erated in the state of he would not ask Etue to re- shooters are White males. The abiding citizens owning guns? Michigan," Garrett said. leader of the association, com- bidden subject,” Leavell said. sign. A spokeswoman said The second amendment guaran- Wednesday he'd been listen- prised of more than 200 Black- tees “A well regulated Militia, being Michigan State Police director owned publications, also noted Leavell continued: “Those who necessary to the security of a free ing to people's concerns. demand reform are singled out shares meme calling protest- "Both the Governor and the that cries for reform gain the State, the right of the people to ing NFL players 'degenerates' most traction when highlighting by gun proponents for report- keep and bear Arms, shall not be Colonel have been meeting incidents of urban violence in- edly politicizing the issue. How infringed.” with people to hear their con- many lives must be lost before Some people mistakingly believe African Americans, she said, cerns, including having met volving African American have real fears surrounding youth. our nation takes an aggressive that means the National Guard, with the Legislative Black Cau- look on why we need to sell but they are run by the govern- police interactions. She herself cus yesterday, and plan to con- such weapons to its citizens? I ment also. was driving with her family on tinue engaging in constructive The NNPA chairman made her The second amendment guaran- can only ask, what might have the freeway recently. She was- ways to improve civility and un- remarks in the wake of the hor- tees the private citizens to protect n't speeding, but got nervous rific, mass shooting during a happened had not disturbed in- themselves against all enemies derstanding," said spokes- dividuals been able to get their when an MSP car got into the woman Anna Heaton. music festival in Las Vegas, foreign and domestic. lane behind her. hands on the weapons used in That also means an over reach- Nevada on October 1. Accord- "They get behind you, the first ing to authorities, Stephen Charleston or Sandy Hook?” ing U.S. government. Garrett plans to introduce the Not the right to go hunting. thing you think is 'I am a black resolution on Thursday. Reso- Paddock, 64, fired upon the woman, I have my infant 22,000 concertgoers from his Leavell said that too many lives The government can outlaw lutions do not have the same hunting tomorrow, and it would be daughter in the car, please hotel room on the 32nd floor of have been lost, because of the authority as bills, but can urge legal and illegal access to Constitutional. don't stop me.' Because I'm al- action on matters outside the the Mandalay Bay Resort and It would tick off a lot of people but weapons that should be re- ways fearing for my life, and I legislature's direct control. It is Casino. Police said that Pad- still be Constitutional. don't think that that's any way dock was armed with 23 differ- served for military combat. I believe that if the government Gov. Rick Snyder who ap- for a person to wake up and go points the MSP director. ent firearms, including AR-15 has it, the law abiding citizen to sleep every night," Garrett Leavell concluded: “When peo- should be able to have it, with the Garrett is acting independently assault rifles. The arsenal may said. have been amassed in Ne- ple of color engage in gun vio- proper training and licensing. from the Michigan Legislative lence, there is no debate about That along with extreme criminal Black Caucus, which previ- vada, a state that has some of Etue apologized for posting the the most permissive gun con- stopping the flow of guns in background checks and guns sold ously called for Etue to resign with with locking metal storage meme, but also said she would trol laws in the nation. urban and impoverished neigh- but has agreed to away the re- borhoods, but when perpetra- boxes to keep them safely locked not resign after a meeting with sults of an internal Michigan away from children until they are tors are White and affluent, as the Michigan Legislative Black State Police investigation into “I join the nation in mourning old enough to learn how to use the tragic loss of life in what we it is alleged with Paddock, sud- them. now know is one of the largest denly the conversation is about YES, teach children about guns. mass shooting events in U.S. anything but gun control. This How to use them, clean them and WHAT DO YOU SAY?? history, “Leavell said. “As the is a glaring double standard respect them. Don’t let fear and nation grapples with this latest that we can’t ignore.” the left get in between you and your constitutional rights. Page 4A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017 Use it or Lose it! KNOW Pastor Velma Jean Overman By Janine Folks - Religion Columnist YOUR Delivers Invocation at have to make good use of PURPOSE! Commission Meeting what we are given and not squander blessings or God- Fews Memorial Christian given opportunities. The Methodist Episcopal more we use what we have, Church the more we are blessed 456 Palmerston Street, with so we can bless even River Rouge more. It's growth, expan- Rev. A. Richard Doss, I sion. We cannot grow if we Pastor are not using our resources Morning Worship Service - -11:00 AM wisely or properly. Most likely, you have heard Sunday School--9:30 AM the phrase, 'use it or lose it.' Bible Study-Wednesday It actually reminds me of the If you have something, use at 6:00 PM Law of Attraction. If you've it. If you don't use it, you risk Give thanks unto the Lord ever studied it, you know having it taken away. That's what I mean. You get more what I thought of when I FIRST BAPTIST of what you do. When you read this verse: "For he that CHURCH, ECORSE are grateful, you get more hath, to him shall be given: 3837 - 15th St. Ecorse things to be grateful for. and he that hath not, from Rev. Alfred L. Davis, Jr. When you give more, you DETROIT – Wayne County Commissioner Glenn S. Anderson him shall be taken even that Pastor get more to give. When you was joined by his guest Velma Jean Overman, Pastor of Out- which he hath" (Mark 4:25). 313-381-2700 do good, more good comes. reach at Christ Temple City of Refuge in Inkster, who delivered the invocation at the Commission’s regular meeting, held October When you are positive, 7:30am Service 1st & 5th For clarification, I read it in 5th at the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit. Wayne County Sunday more positivity comes. It's Commissioners are given the opportunity to invite guests to offer several versions and trans- 9:00am Sunday School contagious and expansive. the invocation at the beginning of the full commission meetings. lations trying to get the full 10:45am Morning Worship and accurate meaning. I like On the other hand, negativ- Wednesday Bible Study the way the New Living ity breeds more of the 11:00am & 6:00pm Translation says it: "To [email protected] same. Stinginess and greed Which church will you and those who listen to my And if you’re looking for do not bring prosperity. teaching, more understand- the LORD your family visit next week? When you are stingy, you ing will be given. But for He’s in the HOLY PLACE. usually end up with even those who are not listening, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH less. ECORSE even what little understand- Jehovah Jireh Ministries ing they have will be taken Pay attention to yourself Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 away from them" (Mark and your own behavior. Are 4:25). Sunday- Fulfillment Hour 10am Worship 11am & 6pm you making the most of Monday -Bible Study 7pm what you have? When you I believe this principle ap- Wednesday - Prayer and Praise 7pm allow God to teach you, He plies to many things, includ- Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor can do even more with you. ing gifts. Using a gift is a All are Welcome When you use the gifts and “Transforming Lives Spirit, Soul and Body way of showing your appre- We proclaim Jesus is Savior and Lord!” talents God has given you, ciation for that gift. It makes He will give you even more. the giver of the gift feel good IT’S TIME TO READ!! when they see you using Janine Folks Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church what you have given them. Minister. Writer. Author. Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 When you make good use CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Chaplain of the gift, the giver is willing 4411 5th Street Ecorse Pastor - Rev. Kevin B. Mack www.janinefolks.com 313-382-8577 to give you more! This is be- http://www.gogirlpreach.co Rev. Marcus Johnson WORSHIP SERVICES cause they can trust you to m / Pastor use it like you always have. Sundays: Inspired to write; Writing to When you don't use a gift, Sunday Morning Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. inspire that's like being ungrateful Service - 11:00am Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. and you will actually starting Everyone is welcome First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. losing and should not ex- Mid-Week: pect more (because you did Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Wednesday - Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. not use what you had). 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI CORPORATE PRAYER Sun 6am Wed 6pm (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) It's like the parable of the Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor They that trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot talents and sowers. We be removed, but abideth for ever. Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Psalms 125:1 Sabbath School (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME Runner For Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Community Services Food Distribution St. Marks Christ Every Third Wednesday Missionary Baptist Church 27085 W. Outer 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Drive, Ecorse (313) 928-9212 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 734-351-1365 St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Dr. Services: Sunday School Alford D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am 505 Beechwood River Rouge 8:30 am II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am Phone: (313) 386-2288 *Fax 313-386-5986 Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm Sunday Worship approved unti God; Bus Pickup Available 9:30 am Bible Classes Community AME Church Monday: 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI 313-386-4340 Bible Reading 6:00 PM Thursday: Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am Rev. Arnita M. Traylor, Pastor Wed Bible Class 6pm Advance Bible 6:30 PM Services Pastor: Gerald Overall Sunday Bible Cafe .. 9:00am Worship Service..11:00am “Empowered by the living Word” Matt 4:4 Mid-Week (313) 381-9303 Wed. Noon Bible Study-12 noon Wed. Pastor’s Bible Study 6pm Rev. Kabrielle Baker www.rfcm.org “St. John, the place to be All God Wants You to Be!” Page 5A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017

REMEMBERING CARL BRAUN IN THE SPIRIT Look for your copy of the TELEGRAM Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church NEWSPAPER "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} in: Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor Dearborn Hts, 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Delray, Detroit, Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Ecorse, Carl R. Braun born in 1929 in Allenville, Michigan, a place Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Garden City, he held dear. He was educated in St. Ignace, worked the Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm ore ships on the Great Lakes, and became a Marine in Harper Woods, Email: gethsemane02.org 1949, mainly aboard aboard the cruiser Macon and air- Inkster, craft carrier Roosevelt. He was discharged in October, 1952. Afterwards he furthered his education at Detroit In- TAKE YOUR Love Joy Lincoln Park, Melvindale, stitute of Technology and Wayne State University, receiv- CHILDREN Missionary Baptist ing a masters degree in Industrial Education. Summers Church River Rouge, were spent working for the Trudell Transfer Company, TO CHURCH 332 Polk Street Romulus, Taylor, Iron Mountain, Michigan. River Rouge, Wayne , Lamphere Board of Education of Madison Heights, Michi- gan employed him as an industrial arts teacher. He later Westland and SERVICES: transferred to Ecorse High School, where his commit- WANT TO HAVE Sunday School - 9:30 AM Wyandotte ment and service, for over forty years proved his love for Sunday Worship -11:00 AM education. As well as being an educator, he formed the YOUR CHURCH Wednesday Prayer & or stop by the family business of Braun Moving and Transfer. Assisted INCLUDED IN Bible Class - by his Sons Kurt and David and many others, Carl main- 6:30 PM Office THE FAITH tained a reputation to get the job done. Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor located at LISTING? Phone: 313 516-2482 10748 W. Jefferson In the year 1953 Carl married Janet Elaine Trudell (1931- Email: River Rouge 313-949-3133 [email protected] 1986). They had three sons Scott (1955-1964), Kurt (1961) and David (1966). Carl moved to California to be ALL ARE WELCOME Call closer to his beloved grandchildren, Cameron LystonWil- son-Braun and Jacqueline Elane Braun. Christian Faith Ministries (313) 928-2955 or He died peacefully August 19, 2017, in Yucca Valley, 27500 Marquette, Garden City, MI 48135 California at Santa Fe Assisted Living. He was 88. 734-525-0022 email us at Sunday- Worship Cafe 9:30am telegram@ The memorial will be held at 2:00pm at the V.F.W. Morning Worship 10:30am telegramnews.net hall 1690 Airport Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327 Mid Week Bible Study Wednesday 7pm for a location near you Rev. John D. Hearn Jr. Pastor “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot hide” (Matthew 5:14)

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Commissioner Patty Campbell gives the students the outline for the communication session WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. office can be a resource for Congresswoman Debbie Din- students interested in attend- gell (MI-12) invites 9-12th ing one of our nation’s presti- Fifth-graders at Ann Visger small groups and Commis- a hand-held device throughout grade students from Michi- gious service academies.” Preparatory Academy in River sioner Campbell chose a stu- the day rarely get that practice gan’s 12th District, families, Rouge received a hands-on dent to act as secretary for with another human being. high school counselors, veter- Those wishing to attend may lesson in Citizenship last each group. The groups were ans and servicemembers to at- RSVP at Wednesday, October 4. River given four thought-provoking The students were chosen for tend Military Service Academy .https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Rouge Commissioner Patty questions to discuss, answer, participation by the school’s information sessions on Mon- military-service-academy-infor- Campbell joined 28 students and record, such as “Do you Student Leadership Team in- day, October 16 and Tuesday, mation-sessions-tickets. For for the midday session which think that you are heard?” and structor, Ryan Bodary. Criteria October 17. The events will more information, please call prompted the students’ aware- “If you were the governor, what included leadership aptitude of provide an opportunity for stu- Dingell’s Dearborn office at ness of government and the would you do to make sure the students as well as interest dents, parents and counselors 313-278-2936. importance of speaking up as childrens’ voices are heard?” in participating. Also on hand to meet with representatives a citizen. The event was called The exercise gave the stu- for the event were Lt James from the service academies, WHAT: Dingell Hosts Military “On the Table: Your Voice Mat- dents an avenue to enhance Van Deraa of the River Rouge hear from Congresswoman Service Academy Information ters.” The event was part of a their social skills. Campbell Police Department, River Dingell and learn more about Session larger community conversation encouraged discussion among Rouge City Commissioner the nomination process held that day which included all the students. “They text, they Percy Pierce, Jillian Reese of through her office. WHO: Rep. Dingell of Southeast Michigan and watch TV, they look at the com- the Detroit Institutes of Arts Representatives from the U.S. was sponsored by the Com- puter, but have few face to face Community Programs Out- “Our nation’s service acade- Air Force Academy, U.S. Mer- munity Foundation for South- connections,” she said. Ac- reach, Joshua Wheeler, volun- mies offer young people the chant Marine Academy and east Michigan and the John S. cording to Melissa Ortega, a teer and River Rouge High opportunity to receive a world- U.S. Military Academy; infor- Knight and James L. Knight child psychologist with New School graduate and Gina class education while serving mation on the U.S. Naval Foundation. York’s Child Mind Institute, Steward of the Telegram our country,” said Dingell. Academy will be available conversation takes practice News. “These schools provide excep- The students were placed into and children who are checking tional education and training to WHEN: prepare young men and Monday, October 16, 2017 women for leadership roles in 5-7pm our military. I’m proud that our Are you a Senior Star? We are looking for people 80 years old and older to feature in the Telegram Newspaper. Call 313-928-2955 & share information about your Senior Star

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On the heels of honoring the legacy and tradition of this great university during founder’s week, B-CU is excited to announce that the House committee has moved forward to replace the statue of Confederate General Edmund Kirby with Mary McLeod Bethune in the National Statuary Hall!!

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Dearborn Heights City Council Meeting Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson – Incumbent Opioid Forum There will be a city council Watch the opioid film “Chasing meeting October 17, 2017 from & Detroit City Council 3rd District Challenger the Dragon,” a short film pro- 7-9PM in the council chambers Russ Bellant on duced by the FBI and DEA of city hall, 23555 Goddard Rd. meant to educate about the life The Community Shall Be Restored Television Program of an opiate addict. This event Maker Monday will take place Monday October Join us for our brand new pro- 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the gram for ages 10-17. You Richard A. Young Recreation make it, you take it! Online reg- Center (5400 McKinley St.). istration is required. This free event will occur the third Mon- Detroit day of every month at 6PM at Fresh Wagon the Taylor Community Library, Join us for a day of fitness, fun, 12303 Pardee. and nutrition at the Northwest Activities Center located at Hazardous Waste Collection 18100 Meyers Rd. This free This is the final Downriver- event will take place October based Wayne County Haz- 14, 2017 at 8:30AM and will ardous Collection date of 2017. feature beginner’s karate, Wayne County residents only games, a scavenger hunt, and (must show ID). Accepted: All a guided bus trip to Eastern types of hazardous waste. No Market. Recommended for radioactive materials, explo- youth ages 8-13. sives, household waste, yard waste, commercial waste, in- Candidate for Detroit 3rd District - Russ Bellant, Pastor Cedric Banks and 3rd District City Council Meeting dustrial waste, tires, appli- Councilman Scott Benson Councilmember Castañeda- ances and roofing. It will take Prophet Banks: been able to bring over $150 to make sure that we get job López will attend the District 1 place October 14, 2017 from Welcome to The Community Million Dollars of Development creation, blight elimination, and City Council Evening Meeting 8AM-2PM at the Wayne Shall Be Restored TV Pro- to the 3rd District and over public safety. In addition, I on October 17, 2017 from 7:00 County Community College gram. We have a great show 1,000 jobs to the District. promised that we would have a pm - 8:30 pm at the Greater District Downriver Campus, for you today. We have the Some of the jobs include District Office, and we were Grace Church, 23500 W. 21000 Northline Rd. Detroit City Councilman of the Teamsters positions and 250 one of the 1st to have a district Seven Mile Rd. 3rd District right here. We positions at Link Logistics just office; fully staffed, 5 days a Wayne have the challenger right here to name a few. week in the district. Harper Woods City Council Meeting who has been a great competi- City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2017 tor in this 3rd District for many We have also been able to fi- Prophet Banks: There will be a city council from 8-10PM, there will be a years. He has done some nalize the fleet for our 1st Re- OK Russ, what is going on in meeting October 16, 2017 at city council meeting at the great things in the 3rd District, sponders, Police and Fire. We the 3rd District? What type of city hall, 19617 Harper Ave., at Wayne city hall, 3355 S Wayne Russ Bellant. We are getting have been able to bring pay accomplishments are you 7PM. Rd. ready to hear from these two raises to our EMS, our Police making in the Community? powerhouse candidates in the and our Fire. We are trying to What type of success are you Inkster Westland 3rd District right now. Council- get those employees as well having out there in the Com- City Council Meeting City Council Meeting man Scott Benson we are as all the others to a competi- munity? There will be a city council October 16, 2017 there will be going to get you to start things tive level. We want to stop meeting October 16, 2017 from a city council meeting at the off. You have been the coun- seeing brain drain of our Police Russ Bellant: 7-9PM in the council chambers Council Chambers of Westland cilman in the 3rd District for and our Fire. We train them, Well, I was recently put back of city hall, 26215 Trowbridge. City Hall, 36300 Warren Rd., 31/2 years. they stay for 2 or 3 years, then on the Detroit Library Commis- beginning at 7:00 p.m. they go off to greener pastures. sion where I served 6 years, Lincoln Park Councilman Scott Benson: We need to become competi- from 2009 to 2016. During this Farmers Market Wyandotte 3 years and nine months as of tive and we are working on that coming period we are going to Sunday, October 15, 2017 at City Council today. and have been successful. be working on remodeling the 11AM there will be a commu- Monday, October 16, 2017 at Library Branches. The Wilder nity farmer’s market at the Fort 7PM, city council will meet in Prophet Banks: We also have been able to Branch is in this District on 7 and Southfield parking lot, next the council chambers of Wyan- What have you done in the 3rd bring resources for blight elim- Mile. We are going to remodel to Painters Supply. dotte city hall (3200 Biddle District over the last 3 years ination. We have knocked the Franklin Branch, it is next, Ave., Ste. 300). and 9 months Councilman. down over 2,000 homes in the at 6 Mile and Gratiot. In 2014, City Council Meeting 3rd District. There were going I was one of the founding Monday, October 16, 2017 at Send an email to Estefania Councilman Scott Benson: to be no resources for the 3rd members of the Save The 7:30PM there will be a city Arellano at info@telegram- I would like to thank you for this District, but we fought and we Lipke Committee, when the council meeting in the Lincoln news.net to have your event opportunity to talk about my brought the resources here. Councilmember was leading Park city hall, 1355 Southfield added to the calendar or mail platform and accomplishments These are some of the things an effort to and got a vote from Rd. to Telegram 10748 W. Jeffer- and how I was able to success- we have been able to do and City Council to take Lipke son Ave. River Rouge, MI fully bring resources back into accomplish, and that was my Recreation Center and shut it Taylor 48218 the 3rd District. Over the last 3 platform. 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CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF RIVER ROUGE Ordinance 16-461-4

On Oct, 3, 2017 An Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE River Rouge, Michigan, by amending Chapter 16- Medical Marihuana Dis- pensary & Cultivation Facility Licensing of Title 5 - Business Licenses and CITY OF RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN Regulations of said Code.

At a special meeting of the City Council of the City of River Rouge held on A full and complete copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk's office, Sept.12, 2017 10600 W Jefferson, River Rouge, MI 48218 313-842-5604

The following Commissioners were present: Meeting called to order at 5:00p Patricia H. Johnson City Clerk PUBLISH: Oct. 12, 2017 Present: Campbell, Cooney, Pierce, Pruneau Ward Mayor Bowdler in the Chair Absent: None CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE Excused: Perry CITY OF RIVER ROUGE Ordinance 16-461-5

17-230 Approval to renew Blue Cross health plan On Oct, 10, 2017 An Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of 17-231 Approval to offer the Blue Cross Health Savings Account plan River Rouge, Michigan, Medical Marihuana Dispensary & Cultivation Facil- 17-232 Approval of agreement between Motor City Law and City of ity by amending Section 5-1602 , amending Sec 5-l 604(b) and amending River Rouge Sec 5-1605 17-233 Motion to adjourn at 5:45p A full and complete copy of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk's of- A complete copy of the minutes can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office (313) fice, 10600 W Jefferson, River Rouge, MI 48218 313-842-5604 842-5604. Patricia H. Johnson City Clerk Patricia Johnson City Clerk PUBLISH: Oct. 12, 2017 Page 12A SPORTS TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017 Robichaud Bulldogs and District Superintendent Local High School Football partner for an exciting game By Butch Davis Four of the last five weeks the Panthers of River Rouge defense has shut out their opponents. In addition, the scoring of the Pan- thers per game the last six-weeks is an average of 53.5 points a game. Yes the Panthers are officially in the MHSAA football playoff so congratulations to the team and coaching staff. Rouge’s next opponent is a home game against Warren Central (IN).

Michigan Metro Athletic Conference-Blue Team Conf Ovr River Rouge 4-0 6-1 Hamtramck 2-1 5-2 Det Voyageur 2-2 4-3 Univ Prep 1-3 2-5 Harper Woods 0-3 2-5

The Ecorse Red Raiders won last weeks game on a forfeit cour- tesy from the team of Warren Lincoln. The Raiders next two games will be on the road a colossal task, however, this team overcame the odds last year. This question will be answer in the The Robichaud Bulldogs had their homecoming football game against next couple of weeks. However, their match this week is against Detroit Community this Friday afternoon. Clarenceville and won 20-6. The District’s Superintendent, Sue Carnell, was an "Honorary Guest Captain" for the game. She went out and called the coin toss. Michigan Metro Athletic Conference-Black Team Conf Ovr The football program signed a ball and presented to her as well. Ecorse 2-0 4-3 Det Community 2-0 3-4 Uni Prep S&M 1-2 2-5 Some of the stats of the game follows; ABT 0-3 1-6 Jasir Poole 270 yds. Rushing, 2 TD’s Look for your JaKariahn McClellan 146 yds. Passing, 1 TD Romulus needs one more win to qualify for the MHSAA football Cameron Underwood 65 yds. Receiving copy of the playoff. The nice part about this journey is that their next two Corey Hastings 81 Yds. Receiving, 1 TD games will be play at home against Dearborn and Detroit Old TELEGRAM Redford. Carlos Porter Lumpkin 4 tackles and 1 Fumble Rec NEWSPAPER Darius Atkinson 2 tackles 2 PBU’s and 1 INT in: Western Wayne Athletic Conference-Red Maurice Jordan 1 Fumble rec and 3 tackles Team Conf Ovr Joel Kline 6 tackles and 1 Sack Dearborn Hts, Romulus 5-0 5-2 Delray, Detroit, Thurston 3-1 5-2 Ecorse, Redford Union 3-1 3-4 Robichaud 2-3 3-4 Garden City, Clarenceville 1-4 1-6 Harper Woods, Annapolis 0-5 0-7 Inkster, Detroit Western International with an overall record of 4-3 will Lincoln Park, be playing crossover games (10/12) and (10/19) in the Detroit Melvindale, Public School League to get the necessary two wins to make the MHSAA football playoffs. River Rouge, Romulus, Taylor, Detroit Public School League-Gold Team Conf Ovr Wayne , East English 5-0 7-0 Westland and Detroit Delta Prep 4-1 5-2 Wyandotte Western 3-2 4-3 Southeastern 2-3 3-4 or stop by the Osborn 1-4 1-6 Office CMA 0-5 1-6 located at 10748 W. Jefferson Melvindale is another team that must win two games in order to make the MHSAA football playoffs. This week the Cardinals op- River Rouge ponents Trenton will visit their house on Pink Out/Family Night. Athletic Director Jason Malloy and Westwood School Call Downriver League District Sue Carnell with signed football (313) 928-2955 Team Conf Ovr or email us at OA Carlson 7-0 7-0 Roosevelt 7-0 7-0 telegram@ Woodhaven 5-2 5-2 telegramnews.net Melvindale 4-3 4-3 for a location near Allen Park 3-4 3-4 Anderson 3-4 3-4 you Trenton 3-4 3-4 Lincoln Park 2-5 2-5 Truman 1-6 1-6 Beauty & Barber John F Kennedy 0-7 0-7 SHOP TALK

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Some of the NFL football players began taking a knee at the beginning of the football game during the playing of the National Athem. The purpose was to protest police brutality against Black people. Now, after a year, people are saying they are disrespecting the flag.

WHY DO YOU THINK THE PLAYERS ARE TAKING A KNEE? Page 13A POLICE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017 Community Policing CRIME ALERT - POLICE DEPT. From Page 1A BLOTTER FOR RIVER ROUGE

monthly events successful. WEEK ENDING- 10-07-2017 Local families brought lawn chairs and enjoyed a family October 5th, 2017 film while getting to know the outside the home near his ve- At 1025hrs, an officer was dis- new police chief and his staff. hicle, a blue Nissan Maxima, patched to a home in the 1st Also on hand for movie nights and appeared to be hitting his Block of East James Street to were members of Inkster’s City windshield with an bottle, caus- investigate a Felonious Assault Council. The department is ing damage. The windshield complaint. Upon arrival a 42 planning another movie night had several marks on it where year old male was sitting in the later this month with a Hal- it was struck. He states he chair in the driveway holding a loween theme. went outside and she attacked white towel, soaked in blood, him with the bottle striking him on his forehead. The officer Another aspect of community in the face. She fled in a red asked the male to remove the outreach Riley is excited about Dodge Caravan and left the towel so that he could see the is the Inkster Police Athletic area. Rapid Response was no- injury, and saw a 3 inch lacer- League (IPAL). IPAL will be tified and arrived on scene, ation to the left side of his geared toward youth in the treated the husband but he re- head. He stated the incident community with the goal of en- fused transportation to the hos- began when he was walking to suring kids stay in school. Ath- pital. the store near West James letics are combined with Street and a vehicle pulled up academics and advancing so- October 7th, 2017 alongside of him and a male cial skills to give kids a boost in At 0344hrs, officer were dis- exited the vehicle. The male realizing their potential. Riley patched to the 100 Block of asked him “where is my says he wants Inkster resident Walnut on a Motor Vehicle on money?’ The other male asked to know that community-based fire. Officer made contact with him “What money, I don’t owe policing is in use in Inkster. He a 36 year old male who states Inkster Police Officer Andrea Lebo you no money”! The male added that city residents and he was inside his home sleep- Photo by Renee Summers struck the victim in the head their children do not have to ing when he started to smell a lice officers and the residents with a baseball bat and then hit sonnel placed under his au- fear the police. His goal is to strong odor of burning gasoline of the city of Inkster that they him on his left leg., above his thority rather than city hall. help youngsters who are at risk coming from his opened bed- are charged with protecting. knee. He states he took off run- Riley put those city employees because of either family finan- room window. He states he Nationwide, the incident was ning towards his house and the out into the community as a cial or unhealthy home situa- went outside and saw his 2015 only one of many similar occur- male got back into his vehicle visible reminder in the neigh- tions. “We see the need,” he Chrysler van burning with rences in states like Maryland, and drove off. The victim de- borhoods that the city was in- says. “We’re trying to help.” flames coming from the front scribed the male as being Missouri, and New York. deed functioning. Currently, and back of the vehicle. The younger and wearing dark Riley is also attempting to reju- Riley’s efforts do appear to be officer used a water hose at- But Chief William T. Riley is not clothing and don’t know what venate the Neighborhood helping. Crime statistics for tacked to the house to put out a man who backs down from a kind of vehicle he got out of. Watch Program within the the city fell 12 percent in 2016. the fire. The RRFD arrived on challenge. Previously, Riley city’s neighborhoods. “It’s all “Inkster is not as bad as people scene and extinguished the had served as chief of police in October 7th, 2017 about safety and making the say,” Riley says. “It will con- rest of the fire. The officer ob- Selma, Alabama for more than At 0512hrs, an officer was dis- community safe,” Riley says. tinue to get better with every- served a burnt towel rag on the seven years. Riley’s first task patched to the 1st Block of For- The police department has body pitching in.” Riley says windshield of the vehicle. The was to begin breaking down est for a Domestic Assault been an active proponent for everyone benefits when every- officer asked the male if he had the barriers which existed be- complaint. Upon arrival the 38 keeping neighborhoods well lit one works together. For a list any problems with any one and tween the police department year old husband stated his 37 in an effort to prevent crime. of programs offered by the city the male name a male from 10 and the residents of Inkster. year old wife had just as- Residents in need of light bulbs of Inkster and through its police years ago. He also stated ear- He instituted a community re- saulted him with a glass bottle. to light the exterior of their department, visit the city’s lier someone tried to set his ve- lations position within the de- The husband had a laceration homes were provided bulbs by website at www.cityof hicle on fire but he didn’t call partment. Officer Andrea Lebo on the bridge of his nose and the police department. inkster.com. Everyone is also police. The vehicle had to be was selected to fill that posi- one above his right eye. He encouraged to visit the Inkster impounded and removed from tion. Riley added that Officer states his wife doesn’t live The community relations sec- Police Department’s Facebook the location. Lebo has been an asset to the there anymore and now lives tion of the department has page. on Elm Street. He states trou- department. Riley realized been the most active and evi- If you see something, say ble began when he was in his what the residents of Inkster dent task which Riley has something. home and observed his wife were lacking and set a goal to added to the city’s police force. meet the community’s needs Working in conjunction with for a stronger police presence community organizations such in the city. His first task was to as Starfish Family Services, add more police officers to the Growth Works and local department, which had dwin- churches, Riley began an ag- dled over the years from 70 po- gressive campaign to connect lice personnel to 24 officers in the city’s residents to the police 2015. Riley set to work adding department and its officers. civilian positions to handle pa- Along with volunteers, local perwork and office duties, free- businesses have stepped up ing up officers from performing and provided donations and those necessary tasks. Those services in an effort to see the officers were then reassigned community involvement effort to policing the city. Through a succeed. “You’ve got to create partnership with Imam Pasha, an environment for good peo- a business owner within the ple to get involved,” Riley says. community, the city was able to With Officer Lebo heading up send two candidates to the po- the community relations de- lice academy. Those two offi- partment, the city was able to cers are now serving on the present “Movie Nights with the Inkster Police Force. Cops” in the department’s parking lot this past summer. Additionally, Riley asked Mayor Community donations pro- Byron Nolan to have the city’s vided a film projector and pop- Ordinance Enforcement per- corn machine to make the Page 14A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017 Lions Have Issues MDHHS supports District 3 HIV Prevention By Butch Davis From Page 10A The Lions have some offensive Carolina. Unfortunately the Campaign issues right now. Too many Lions secondary were not up Undetectable = drives are stopping short of the to task this past Sunday. Car- end zone. Too many times De- olina Panthers tide-end Ed Untransmittable troit has relied on its defense to Dickson in addition to receivers LANSING— The Michigan Depart- bail the Lions out with Kelvin Benjamin and Devin ment of Health and Human Serv- turnovers and big plays. Big Funchess caught 16 passes ices (MDHHS) joins the Centers play defense almost happened on 19 targets for 286 yards and for Disease Control and Preven- again, nevertheless, the lack of two touchdowns. However the tion (CDC), National Alliance of turnovers showed how small real story is that Detroit got State and Territorial AIDS Direc- tors (NASTAD) and other leaders Detroit's offensive room for dominated in the trenches on in the fight to end the HIV epi- error really is. offense and defense, period! demic by supporting the preven- This past Sundays’ game was tion campaign, Undetectable = Yes, after a touchdown pass to a clear-cut dose of reality for Untransmittable (U=U). Darren Fells, Matthew Stafford Lions fans. Bad weeks happen Based on the emerging research, down and declare it surplus but homeowners. We are hobbled off the field pretty to every team in the NFL, how- the scientific consensus is that a property. I will state it as a mat- transferring a deed this month quickly. Lions coach Jim Cald- ever, some of the problems person living with HIV taking anti- ter of fact that Councilmember to a homeowner that was fore- well, when asked about that raised their ugly head last retroviral therapy (ART) as pre- Benson and six other mem- closed and now live in the Stafford's injury, wouldn't give Sunday were issues that have scribed with an undetectable viral bers of the Detroit City Council neighborhood. I have been load in their blood sample for at much of an indication of what's plagued the team for some voted to declare Lipke as sur- fighting to keep people from least six months has a negligible ailing him. Stafford had his plus. losing their homes to tax fore- time. Detroit made a valiant ef- risk of transmitting HIV sexually. right ankle taped up between fort at a comeback, nonethe- closures. We have had sev- Viral load refers to the amount of Prophet Banks: eral folks just in my block club drives during the second half of less still came up short, 27-24. HIV in a blood sample of a person Sunday's loss. "He's a fighter," Yelp, there are fundamental is- living with HIV. Most often, the Who were they? You don’t that are living in homes now Jim Caldwell said. "He's tough. sues with the Lions, one they higher the viral load, the greater have say if you don’t want to because we intervened and We'll see where he is." do not run the football much, the likelihood an individual with mention them. rescued those homes. I am Stafford was sacked six times two, you can not throw ball 90 HIV will transmit HIV. ART must be also trying to address a bigger for the second straight week. percent of the time and win taken daily to achieve viral sup- Russ Bellant: problem, not just in my neigh- pression and maintain untransmit- He completed 23 of 35 passes games and three, our quarter- All of them that served at the borhood. The fact is, in this table status. for 229 yards, two touchdowns time except for Councilmem- District we have more water back much learn how to get During 2016, two key studies and no interceptions. He also more mobile, quick. Getting ber Brenda Jones and Raquel shut offs, we have had more (PARTNER and HPTN) were re- Lopez from Southwest Detroit. tax foreclosures and more fumbled twice, losing one. sack 12 times in two week is leased showing that individuals liv- Fells had two touchdowns this not progress. By the way, the ing with HIV, who have All others voted to declare it school closings than in any past Sunday. He's been one of word “progress” in a noun form undetectable viral loads, do not surplus property. Seven to two, other part of the City, even in Detroit's most consistent pass- means the following, an ad- sexually transmit HIV to their HIV- and I am happy to take an the State of Michigan. I con- catching options the past few vance or development toward negative partners. audio of this with him denying sider the Water Shutoffs inde- weeks and might be the team's a better, more complete, or “Research continues to demon- the truth. Because it is well fensible because the cost of strate that ART is a highly effective best tight end, both receiving more modern condition. So known in the Lipke Area that water in this City has gone up strategy to keep people living with and overall at this point of the he did what I just said. I had by a factor of five since 2005. Detroit (3-2) returns to New Or- HIV healthier longer and virally season. leans for a Week 6 matchup been at City Council every suppressed, thus reducing the week fighting this issue and he Prophet Banks: However many who view this against the Saints (2-2) looking transmission of HIV,” said Eden game on television or in person to rebound after a 27-24 loss to Wells, MDHHS Chief Medical Ex- did not stop it, Mayor Duggan In closing, this was an incredi- feel that Eric Ebron drops the Panthers at Ford Field. ecutive. “We have key partner- stopped it. ble debate between the chal- when trying to catch the foot- The Saints return home to the ships with agencies throughout lenger of the 3rd Distrcit, Russ ball and conservative play call- Mercedes-Benz Superdome Michigan to support programs that Prophet Banks: Bellant and Detroit City Coun- ing by offensive coach Jim Bob coming off a bye in week five. help with ART access and adher- So Mayor Duggan intervened cilman of the 3rd District, Scott ence, and help individuals with Cooter cost Lions in loss to The teams will square off for when Council labeled this Sur- Benson. This debate was truly HIV stay in medical care to Carolina. Indeed, Detroit's plus? a war on The Community Shall the fourth consecutive regular achieve viral suppression.” conservative offensive ap- season and the 25th overall Be Restored Television Show. While viral suppression prevents Russ Bellant: To see the show in its entirety, proach and Eric Ebron's frus- meeting between the two the sexual transmission of HIV, trating drops were too much for clubs. The Lions have won the condoms and/or pre-exposure Right, and he held a meeting you can see a full episode of the Lions to overcome in Sun- previous three contests dating prophylaxis (PrEP) use are also with our Committee and began this show on Saturday, Octo- day's loss to Carolina. back to the 2014 season and important HIV prevention strate- making the changes and stop- ber 28, 2017 at 8:00 pm on lead the series with a 12-11-1 gies. PrEP is a once-a-day pill for ping it at that time. Mayor Dug- Comcast TV Channel 90. Also, Now here’s more news to take record. The two teams last HIV-negative individuals that when gan did not know and no one in the month of November you taken daily helps reduce the risk of in fans, the Lions came into the met on December 4, 2016 at told him that there were can also see it online on HIV transmission. Using condoms game leading the league in $350,000 sitting in a trust fund www.youtube./cedricbanks4de New Orleans, with the Lions correctly and during every sex act passes defended, however claiming a 28-13 victory. in Lansing waiting for the City troit. helps to protect against pregnancy to pick it up and to do upgrades only managed to get their and other sexually transmitted in- hands on three passes against fections, such as syphilis, gonor- to the Lipke Recreation Center. Upcoming TV Programs on rhea or chlamydia. When he was told that, he The Community Shall Be Re- For more information on U=U looked at his staff and said no stored: visit: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/li- one told me this, and that is John Cromer, Coordinator for GET INVOLVED IN YOUR brary/dcl/dcl/092717.html and when he started doing the Toys for Tots www.michigan.gov/hivstd. walkback to save Lipke. COMMUNITY Night Angels, Human Traffick- SPEND TIME WITH Individuals who have HIV and Russ Bellant: ing Organization would like assistance getting into When we had the Planning care can visit YOUR FAMILY www.michigan.gov/survivehiv. Committee to bring the current You can view The Commu- programs, it was only the nity Shall Be Restored TV Mayor’s Office and the Save Program every Saturday at Lipke Committee. Myself, 8:00pm on Comcast TV 90. SAVE THE DATE!! three other founding members, Also, you can come to The and several other people who Heart of Jesus Church every had joined our effortsl were a Sunday at 2:00 pm, 14111 E 7 part of those meetings. Coun- Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48234. cilmember was not part of that. Senior Pastor Prophet I have been rescuing homes in Cedric Banks. Come out my neighborhood from aban- and hear a word from the donment and doing some fixes Lord that will inspire your that were necessary to get life every Sunday. Tele- some people back in and turn- phone: 313.459.1438 / ing them into not just renters 586.222.6307. For more information on being included in the ELECTION CONNECTION please call 313-928-2955 or email [email protected] Page 15A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18, 2017

I Moved in with My Boyfriend and His Wife. Now I’m Pregnant SEUSSICAL FOR YOUR FAMILY! By Alma Gill (NNPA News Wire Columnist) her first option. Nope, girl, a “clear headed, got it going on, ain’t got no time for foolish- ness” woman requires her man to love her with his whole heart, but that’s not what we have here. Don’t get me wrong, if an open marriage is what you seek, more power to you, but that’s not what you’re talking about. Dear Alma, You and he had a long-term I really enjoy your column and “on-again, off-again” relation- I could really use some advice. ship, that didn’t work. In my I’ll try to keep this short. I had book, that makes this some- a long-term relationship and thing else. we broke up and he moved to Your threesome has just be- a new state. After three year,s come one too many, so I’d sug- we started talking again on gest you sleep with one eye Facebook and then one thing open. If Mrs. #1, (um, that’s led to another and we got back right) isn’t as happy as you are Henry Ford College and local residents who have is Music Director, and Va- together. We were still having about the pregnancy, clearly, the Dearborn Youth The- been featured in previous lerie Mould is Choreogra- problems and we broke up she will soon bring this train DYT and HFC shows, in- pher. Costumes are by Judy again. Within a year he married ride to an end. The question is, atre will present a co-pro- cluding Madison Ganzik, someone else. I was heartbro- will she ask you to transfer or duction of SEUSSICAL THE Fletcher. ken and couldn’t believe he make it your last stop. Then MUSICAL at HFC’s Adray Culim and argaret Carscad- Show dates are November married somebody else after again, if she decides to disem- Auditorium in November. den, Kathryn and Rachel 10,, 11, 12 and 17, 18, 19, all that we had. Fast forward, bark, hold off on your happy This delightful show will Seeley, Joe Sullivan, Salem with performances at 8:00 it’s been five years and I have dance, ‘cause, to be truthful, charm audiences from 5 to Akra, Keith Herrington and p.m. on Fridays and Satur- not been in another relation- you’ll never be enough woman 85. It is based on the works Michael Ross of Dearborn days, 2 p.m. on Sundays, at ship like the one we had. He for that man. He is using you of Dr. Seuss, and includes and Dearborn Heights, and Adray Auditorium in the and I started talking again, we and he is using her. One or stories and characters from Jessie Maddox, Anastasia McKenzie Fine Arts Building met up and everything fell back both of you need to be sick and at least fifteen of his best Pauli, Thomas Peck, Lon (Building F) on the Henry into place. Instead of leaving tired of being sick and tired— Jemaa, Eve Leigh and Ford College campus, 5101 his wife and kids he decided and shared. loved books. During the Maria Loyo of Lincoln Park we all should be together and My advice, move out of her evening, some will fall in Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, his wife agreed. Things have house to your own place and love, some will have des- and Allen Park. MI. Tickets are $15.00 for been cool for the last 8 make your baby a priority. perate adventures, and Seussical has music and adults, $10.00 for students, months. I recently found out I There are no if, ands or buts some will save the world! lyrics by Stephen Flaherty HFC faculty and seniors. was pregnant and I’m so about it. Sometimes it’s difficult Dr. Seuss believed in help- and Lynn Ahrens. The pro- To purchase tickets online happy and so is he. She, on to love ourselves the way we ing a friend, not giving up, duction is directed by Mary For other information, in- the other hand, seems to be ought but mothers can love keeping a promise. He be- Bremer-Beer, longtime di- cluding three special stu- treating me differently. We are their children better than they lieved in the value and dig- rector of the Dearborn Youth dent matinees for schools, not jelling the way we were and love themselves, you’ll see. nity of others, protecting the Theatre and theatre instruc- call 586-939-1687. I don’t understand. I was think- That, my dear, needs to be- tor at HFC. David Alexander ing maybe I should move out, come your new problem. As a sweetness of the world, of what do you think? matter of fact, you and I need peace among nations and in Signed, a telephone call, email me your every heart. He believed in Perplexed Sister-wife number. the pure power of imagina- Meanwhile, I hope you realize tion. These are the themes Dear Sister-wife, you’re sleeping with the fren- of the play, which is also I think somebody’s gotta tell emy and you don’t even know filled with laughter, fun, song you, so, it might as well be it. Recognize and identify your and dance, and teaches us me—your boyfriend’s wife worth, grab ahold of it. Your to become responsible citi- doesn’t like you; she never sweet new baby needs you to zens of the world. has, but she’s in “crazy” love “woman up.” Kick that brain- with her husband. Unless I’ve washing, cheating, deceiving The cast features many been hit by a midnight train to holder of your heart to the Georgia and forgot about it, I curb. He’s used up enough of can’t think of one woman, who your time. willingly wants to share her Email questions to: al- husband. That doesn’t mean [email protected]. Follow she won’t do it, just trust me her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” when I say, that wouldn’t be and Twitter @almaaskalma. 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