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Fort St Bridge to be replaced. Traffic must find alternate route until December 2014 M-85 (Fort Street) bridge over traffic between Miller Road in Detroit will enter a new the Rouge River in Detroit and Powell Street. phase on Friday, July 12. On closed Friday Friday, Michigan Department - The bridge is expected to be of Transportation (MDOT) Fast Facts: fully replaced by December crews will close Fort Street 2014. between Miller Road and - The Fort Street lift bridge Powell Street. All work on this over the Rouge River is being July 9, 2013 -- The ongoing $46 million investment is replaced. project to replace the 90-year- expected to be completed in old M-85 (Fort Street) lift Darcel Brown, Mayor of City of Ecorse, standing in - Fort Street will be closed to bridge over the Rouge River Fort St Bridge page 2A front of sign on Outer Drive
“It’s a privilege and an honor to lough days were instituted, serve citizens of the city with people were laid off and many MDCH advises caution in hot weather open and honest government.” hard decisions had to be made. That is how Mayor Darcel On April 30, 2013, Governor Simple steps can reduce threat of dangerous heat-related illnesses Brown answered the question, Synder announced that the LANSING – The Michigan ‘How does it feel to officially be Emergency had been resolved the Mayor of Ecorse?’ and Mrs. Parker role was elimi- Department of Community nated. The control of the City of Health (MDCH) urges resi- When Darcel was elected by Ecorse was returned to the dents to protect themselves the people to serve as Mayor of elected officials. Mayor Brown against the extreme heat fore- the City of Ecorse in 2011, the says, “Although the control has cast for the coming week with City was under the direction of been returned to us, the a few simple health precau- an Emergency Manager. Joyce Governor has appointed a tions. This is particularly Parker was appointed by State Receivership Transition important for older adults, Governor Snyder to serve as Advisory Board to oversee the infants and children, people finances of the city.” The board Ecorse’s Emergency Financial with certain medical condi- is made up of three people, Manager in 2009 because it tions, those who work in hot Mrs. Parker, Ed Koryzno, was determined that the City of environments, and athletes. Ecorse was experiencing an administrator of the Department of Treasury’s Office of Financial financial emergency. When Any time temperatures reach she came on board the City Responsibility and Rob Bovitz, a CPA and president of Bovitz the high 80s and above, they was $14.6 million dollars in can cause body temperature debt. CPA, P.C. who meet regularly with the elected officials. to rise. This can result in mus- cle cramps, dizziness, severe Over the course of three years, Governor Snyder says, “The numerous cuts were made, fur- Ecorse page 16A Hot weather page 3A Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 CALL TO ACTION Fort St Bridge One million people from page 1A Special to the Telegram Newspaper Ben Jealous - President/CEO of the NAACP.
mean the investigation Trayvon Martin's death did should be considered com- not occur in a vacuum. Ours plete. The trial judge's deci- was supposed to be the first sion to discount debate generation of black about race or racial profiling Americans to be judged not in the courtroom leaves open by our race or the color of our questions about skin. Instead, we find our- Zimmerman's motivation and selves to be the most mur- intent. dered generation in the country and the most incar- The Department of Justice cerated on the planet. Jefferson Ave Bridge has the power to investigate Meanwhile, racial profiling whether Zimmerman's continues to rear its ugly December 2014. ing to pass under the actions constitute a hate head in law enforcement and Jefferson Avenue Drawbridge crime under federal law. The civilian life alike. During the closure, there will hit the bridge over the Rouge Department has closely be separate detours for local River. The bridge premature- monitored the case since As of Tuesday morning, one At this moment we have a and through-traffic. Local ly came down on the boat March, and only put their million people have signed chance to address some of detours will use Dix Road and causing extensive damage to an NAACP petition asking investigation on hold to these societal ills. We have a Oakwood Boulevard, while the draw bridge. The bridge the Department of Justice to respect the state's trial. Since chance to challenge racial through-traffic will be routed has been closed since that pursue federal and civil rights the verdict and the over- profiling in all its forms, and to I-75. Fort Street will remain time. charges against George whelming response, Attorney to fight the underlying cause closed until late December Zimmerman after he was General Eric Holder has of violence in our communi- 2014. The 45-year-old operator founded not guilty in the mur- agreed to re-open his investi- ties - by the good guys and allegedly was intoxicated at der of Trayvon Martin. gation. bad guys alike. The project includes recon- about 2:15 a.m. when she structing Fort Street between lowered the bridge as a 670- I knew I was not alone in my As he told the Delta Sigma This last year we have Miller Road and Powell Street, foot freighter carrying 23,000 outrage, anger, and heart- Theta convention this week, already changed the world. upgrading utilities, and replac- tons of iron ore was passing break over this decision. "We are determined to meet Not a single state in the con- ing the double-leaf bascule underneath. The accident When a teenager's life is division and confusion with tinental United States has bridge with a single-leaf-style was ruled operator error. that includes overhead coun- taken, and there is no understanding and compas- passed a "stand your terweights. accountability for the man sion - and also with truth." ground" law in 2013 - the first The bridge will remain in its who killed him, nothing time in eight years. And last current position during the Early Sunday morning, May process to minimize the seems right in the world. This is the power of one mil- month the New York City lion voices. One voice in Council passed a strong bill 12, 2013 a freighter attempt- impact on businesses that use the channel. But we cannot let these emo- angry protest can be ignored, banning the racially abusive tions rule us. Instead, in but when one million people practice of "stop and frisk" these most challenging of speak as one - and thou- policing, after hundreds of Letter Policy sands more take to the street times, we are called to act. thousands of people protest- The Telegram encourages letters from all readers. in peaceful protest, rallies That begins with the pursuit ed in the name of Trayvon. Submissions must include the writer’s name, address and sig- and vigils - we can change of justice for Trayvon Martin, nature and phone number. Only the name will be published. the world. and it continues with a com- We have a choice. We can Send your letters to: prehensive campaign to fight be felled by our sorrows over the underlying problems fac- So what comes next? As we the jury's decision. Or we can Letters to the Editor tors that led to his death. closely follow the turn our frustration into Telegram News Department of Justice's action. We will demand the 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. The first step is clear: we investigation, we must con- Department of Justice River Rouge, MI 48218 or must make sure that George tinue to draw on our collec- address the travesties of this [email protected] Zimmerman is held account- tive outrage and refuse to let tragedy. We will advance our able for his actions. The the memory of Trayvon movement to end racial pro- Letters published in the Telegram does not jury's decision must be Martin fade from the hearts filing in America. neccessary reflect the views and opinions of the respected and the rule of law and minds of the nation. Telegram. upheld, but that does not And with one million people at our back, we will make Every 9½ minutes, someone in the sure that the memory U.S. is infected with HIV TELEGRAM Trayvon Martin never fades Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 from the hearts and minds of GET TESTED OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER this nation. 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Michigan Minority National Newspaper Press Association Publishers Association Telegram will be Aug 1st Michigan Ethnic Media Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 To Be Equal Hot How Do I Explain Martin The State of Black Men – weather Verdict to My Kids? Part 1 from page 1A New America Media, Commentary, David Muhammad cers were found not guilty. By Marc H. Morial - NNPA Columnist heat illness, and even death. Heat illness occurs when the Miami was engulfed in riots. pete on equal footing with the body is unable to cool down. rest of us. Disproportionate The body normally cools After my two teenage daugh- arrests and unequal sentenc- down by sweating, but during ters said they didn't have ing have had a devastating extremely hot weather, sweat- much familiarity with the impact in Black communities. ing may not be enough to cool Rodney King case when I African American men are six the body. That's when the risk mentioned it in connection to times more likely to be incar- of overheating to the point of McDuffie, we watched an cerated than Whites. More becoming ill occurs. hour of YouTube footage of African Americans are in the Rodney King beating, prison or on probation today "During the extreme heat that than were enslaved in 1850. the acquittal of the officers we’re expecting this week, it’s After the verdicts were read, and the unfortunate riots that very important to take some my eight year old son had The economic consequences ensued. My 16-year old key steps,” said Dr. Matthew seen my anger and asked have been just as bad. This daughter said to me "1980 in “As of 2004, more black men Davis, Chief Medical "why did Zimmerman kill year’s Urban League State of Miami was the same as were denied the right to vote Executive at the MDCH. “For Black America report found Trayvon?" Thinking of all 1992 in Los Angeles." because of a criminal record ourselves, it’s important to that the average unemploy- that I heard, read and saw Though Zimmerman was than in 1870, when the stay well hydrated, limit expo- ment rate for Black men in through the three weeks of just a wanna-be cop, we can Fifteenth Amendment was rat- sure to heat, and be vigilant 2012 was 15 percent com- trial, I said to him “I don't now add 2013 in Sanford, ified, giving blacks the right to for signs of heat-related ill- pared with just 7.4 percent for know for sure, but I think Florida. vote.” Joshua Dubois, former ness. White men. Black men earn because he is racist.” director of President Obama’s only 72 cents for every dollar Office of Faith-Based “In addition, we should look My eldest daughter and I earned by White men. The facts that are undisput- Initiatives out for our neighbors during have been planning to see Because of the civil rights ed are that George these especially hot days, to the new movie “Fruitvale advances of the past 50 years Zimmerman profiled, fol- As the Trayvon Martin trial see if we can help them stay Station.” The story is of a and the election of Barack lowed and tracked down, and record high summer tem- safe from the heat,” said Dr. young black man shot and Obama as president, in the peratures both begin to add Davis. “If you’re looking for shot and killed, 17-year old murdered by a transit police words of Michelle Alexander, their heat to the unemploy- relief, your local emergency Trayvon Martin. As the slew officer. Even with clear video we may have been “lulled to ment and economic woes management program can of texts, tweets and evidence of Oscar Grant sleep by the rhetoric of color plaguing Black America, we help with information and – Facebook messages being shot and killed while blindness and the appear- thought it would be a good depending on the location – streamed in from fellow he lay face down, not mov- ance of great racial progress” time to take stock of the one with cooling centers.” angry friends and col- ing, on a train platform, white and thus have “closed our group that more than most leagues, I sat there furious, eyes to the millions who have officer Johannes Mehserle continues to be locked up, Tips to Avoid Heat Illness: disappointed and frustrated. been locked up, locked out was only convicted of invol- shut out and left behind – and relegated to second-class untary manslaughter and African American men. This •Use air conditioning or spend The feeling was also citizen status.” spent less than a year in topic is too big and too com- time in air-conditioned loca- strange. I've spent most of prison. plicated to cover in one col- tions, when possible. Public my career trying to help peo- But our focus must extend umn. But it is not too big or authorities may set up cooling beyond talking about the ple and change systems so The timing was ironic and complicated to solve with the centers in your area to pro- problems. that there is less incarcera- painful. We had just seen the necessary resources, com- vide air-conditioned locations. tion. But here I was wanting story of McDuffie and mitment and partnerships. So Call 211 or check with local That is why the National nothing more than for Rodney King. We were we will continue our discus- authorities for more informa- Urban League has been a Zimmerman to be convicted sion of the issues, along with tion, including city and county headed to watch the story of leading voice in challenging and locked up. Although I've the creation of solutions, in websites. Oscar Grant and we were Washington to develop a spent several years of my future columns. •Take a cool bath, shower, or now experiencing the story comprehensive urban agen- career as a law enforcement swim. of Trayvon Martin. da. It is also why we recently official, the sole reason I got Today, we simply want to pro- •Minimize direct exposure to announced our $100 million into government was to vide an overview and begin to the sun. Now, like many black par- Jobs Rebuild America cam- point to some answers. A reform the system that is ents across the country, I paign designed to address the good place to start is the •Limit time outdoors as much broken. And now the coun- struggle with what to tell my nation’s employment and recent Newsweek cover story, as possible, but take frequent try, and indeed the world, is son. A son whose whole life education crisis. This effort “The Fight for Black Men,” by breaks if you must be outside. again seeing how broke he has known his father pri- includes our Urban Youth former Obama White House America's criminal justice marily to be a law enforce- Empowerment Program, advisor Joshua Dubois. •Stay hydrated – drink water system really is. Even ment official. A son who has which offers job training, edu- or nonalcoholic fluids; try to though the prosecution was cation and other wrap-around said he is interested in being Like the National Urban avoid fluids with caffeine, thoroughly out lawyered by services to prepare out-of- a police officer. And like League, Dubois understands because they can dehydrate the defense, there appeared school and adjudicated youth many parents, I have to have that the solution to the under- you. to be more than enough evi- for the world of work, as well "that talk" with my son. The employment and over-incar- dence to convict. A teenage as our Training for Work-Adult talk about Emmett Till, Arthur ceration of African American •Wear loose fitting, light-col- boy was murdered and the Re-entry program, which tar- McDuffie, Rodney King, men must begin with chang- ored clothes. gets convicted adults in Work shooter was not held Oscar Grant, Trayvon ing our perception of who they Release Programs and pro- responsible. Martin, and countless other are and investing in their •Check on your neighbors, vides them with supportive black men who have been potential through job opportu- friends and family members, services, education and train- This summer, I have been beaten and killed by white nities, quality education and especially those who are ing opportunities, mentoring, having my children watch authorities. economic development. older, those with very young and job readiness and place- the ground breaking PBS These have been the building children, or those who have ment support. “Eyes on the Prize” series. blocks of the great American I will tell my son to be health problems. The night before the middle class and represent encouraged that a black We must create more oppor- Zimmerman verdicts, we the surest path to responsible •Never leave children, the eld- man is the president of the tunities for Black men who watched the last episode adulthood and stronger com- erly, or pets unattended in a United States, but also know have been locked up or left munities. So why haven’t we vehicle. Even with the win- which featured the story of and understand that the out. As we celebrate the done this for African American dows rolled down, or just for a Arthur McDuffie. McDuffie murder of a young black momentous anniversaries of men? few minutes, it is never OK to was a military veteran and man still can't get justice. our civil rights struggle, let’s leave anyone in a vehicle in successful black business- remember – there can be no The reasons are many but extreme heat. man who was stopped by David Muhammad is the celebration without continua- one stands out. As described the Miami police, beaten and CEO of Solutions, Inc, con- tion. We cannot afford to stop by Michelle Alexander in her •Use a fan when the windows kicked to death for no rea- now. sulting firm. He is the former best-selling book, The New are open or the air conditioner son. Although clear and con- Chief Probation Officer of Jim Crow, the intentional is on when the weather vincing evidence was pre- Marc H. Morial, former mayor Alameda County Probation mass incarceration of young begins to heat up. Once the sented to an all-white male of New Orleans, is president and the former Deputy Black men has created what temperature reaches the high jury of the murder of and CEO of the National Commissioner of New York she calls a “permanent under- 90s, fans will not prevent heat McDuffie, including the testi- Urban League. City Probation. caste” that may never be able illness. mony of other officers at the to escape the past and com- scene, the three white offi- Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 Prayer Evangelism 501 Pentecostal By: Janine Folks Edwards- Telegram Religion Columnist Works Way of Faith Sundays 3:00 pm - 5:00pm making her feel judged, I sim- ments. And the reconnect ply listened to her hurt with began… Continue to pray for Telegram Business Center 10748 W. Jefferson Ave compassion. Her pain was the people in our real to her. I share this to encourage you River Rouge MI 48218 to evangelize wisely. communities and the Pastor Sheare Hill I agreed. It is bad that you’re Everyone is different. kids in our schools 313-629-2216 sick. It’s bad that there are Everyone’s story is unique hungry and homeless people and should be approached in the world. Rather than with love. Connect at the List your church in Are you feeling give her a lesson in theology, heart and God will use you to the Church Directory depressed? I allowed her to ventilate her capture hearts for Him and Call 313-928-2955 feelings. I did not discount His glory! her anger. I listened intently as she poured out her verbal Sometimes the gospel fury. I expressed empathy preaches itself through love United “I used to believe in God, but for her anger. and caring. You are a walking I don’t anymore,” a woman living epistle. Be love. That’s Church of said angrily. Then I asked, “So you used what will draw people back to to believe in God at one God. “With loving kindness Faith “What made you stop believ- time?” have I drawn thee… (Jer. 6064 Fourth St Romulus Pine Grove Baptist Church ing?” I asked. 31:3). Now: "Go into all the Sunday Worship 11:30am offers Counseling in the “Yes, I did years ago.” world and preach the gospel areas of: “When He let this (sickness) Bible Classes to all creation (Mark 16:15). Tues & Wed - 6:00 PM Family and Martial happen to me!” she respond- “What was it like when you Problems, Pre-Martial ed. “What a mean man he believed?” Counseling, Relationships, must be! This is not fair. Love Joy Stress, Anxiety, Depression There are hungry and home- She paused and was silent , Fear and Worry, Anger, less people out there. What Missionary Baptist for a few moments. She then Resentment and kind of God allows that? I reminisced about how won- Church Bitterness, Self-Image and don’t believe in Him!” derful it was when her mind 332 Polk street Self-Awareness, Grief and was intact and she loved her River Rouge, MI 48218 Loss She was angry that her mind God. At the conclusion of our no longer worked the way it visit, she gave me permis- SERVICES: Rev Mark R. Zockheem, Biblical Counseling is by Pastor appointment only used to and her health is fail- sion to pray. She began to Sunday School - 9:30 AM (734) 765-5335 Contact Joseph Stephens, ing her. Rather than argue cry. She remembered the Sunday Worship -11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Welcome Home! Director 313-381-9722 and try to convince her that sweetness of that relation- Class - 6:30 PM 1833 S. Electric Detroit, MI God is good and loving, I val- ship and regrets giving it up idated her complaints. after a series of disappoint- Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor Rather than preach at her, Phone: 313 516-2482 - Jehovah Jireh Ministries Email: Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 Union Second Baptist Church [email protected] 459 Beechwood River Rouge, MI 48218 Sunday Church office - (313) - 383-1558 Church fax 313-383-1611 ALL ARE WELCOME Fullfilment Hour 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00am Email: [email protected] Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor Dr. Kenneth L. Brown - Pastor Community Services Times St. Marks Sunday AME Sunday School and New Members Class 9:15 am Missionary Baptist Church Intercessory Prayer 10:30 am 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI Morning Service 11:00 am 313-386-4340 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 313-792-9789 Rev. William D. Phillips, Pastor Wednesday Rev. Dr. Alford Services: Prayer Service 6:00 pm D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am Family Night Bible Study 7:00 pm II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am As a real church for real people, we provide ministry for the entire family. Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm Come see the vision expand beyond our walls Bus Pickup Available and experience the presence of the LORD! approved unti God;
Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} 3834 10th St Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Sunday School 10am 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor Sunday Worship 11:00am Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Wed Bible Class 6pm Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. “Empowered by the living Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Word” Matt 4:4 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Email: gethsemane02.org Community Services Food Distribution 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (313) 928-9212 Runner For 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Christ Reverend Damon L. Pierson, Pastor PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Ministries WORSHIP SERVICES 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS Sundays: Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] 1125 Fort St., Lincoln Park Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. website: www.pentecostmbc.org Sunday Worship 10am Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor Thursday - 6 - 8:30 PM First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week: SERVICES Tuesdays- Bible Class ...... 9:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Sunday School - 9:30am Wednesday - Worship Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am CORPORATE PRAYER Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm
Let’s worship together down here so “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light Gerald M. Overall, Pastor into my path." - Psalms 119:105 we can live together up there (313) 381-9303 www.rfcm.org ALL ARE WELCOME Page 5A IN THE SPIRIT WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013
SENIOR NEWS * SENIOR NEWS Church Announcements TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER’S Union Second Baptist Church Celebrates its
SENIOR STAR 95th Church Anniversary Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 11:00 am the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19:32 (NIV) Theme: Moving a Generation from Religion to Relationship Scripture: John 4:1-26 Happy 100th Birthday Pastor Yolanda Morgan – Guest Speaker Deacon Darnell Jordan – Chairman Dr. Kenneth L. Brown – Pastor Whitney Tillman McDaniel LILLIE MAE PORTER Vacation Bible School Praise in the Park Oct 10, 1933 – Jun 22, 2013 July 23, 2013 6:00 pm Beechwood Center
Acknowledgment of VBS Held at the Church Appreciation July 24 – 26 6:00pm – 8:30pm Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair, perhaps Community Wide Picnic Beechwood Center you sent a floral spray, if so we July 27, 2013 11am – 7 pm saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend Church in the Park July 28, 2013 at 11am could say, perhaps you were not there at all, but thought of is that Community AME day. Whatever you did to con- sole our hearts, we thank you so Women in White Celebration much, whatever the part. Theme: “Women Empowered by the Living World” (Matt. 4:4 & John 6:63) She leaves to cherish her mem- ory, two sons, William and Alvin; Sunday July 28, 2013 one daughter, Brenda who dedi- cated her life to take care of her Speaker: Rev Tammy Harris mother; four sisters, Freda Pastor, Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Detroit, MI Dawson (Cedric), Debra Chairperson, Barbara Kent Co-Chairperson Linda Green Brooks-Parpart, Ethelene Whitney Tillman McDaniel at Peters Rock Church in Hudson, and Patricia Johnson Delray last year for his 99th Birthday Celebration. (George); four brothers, Forest Judson, Jr. (Cheryl), Fredrick Whitney Tillman McDaniel ( He joined Peter’s Rock Hudson (Marcia), Lester a.k.a. Mr. Mac) was born in Missionary Baptist Church in Hudson (Vivian), and Lynn Muskegee, Oklahoma on July 1988 by Christian Experience, Hudson; one adopted sister, Mary Muhammad (Muhsin); four 24, 1913. He had one sister, Pastor Steve R. Lee, and stepchildren, eleven grandchil- Asaline Shell, who preceded served on the Senior Usher dren, a special God Daughter, him in death. He married Board for over 20 years. Leslie, twenty-four great grand- Myrtle A. Talley (deceased children and a host of nieces, 1994) in 1936. They both Pops, as he is affectionately nephews, cousins, and friends. were from Atkins, Arkansas known, loves to garden, Bar- and settled in Ecorse, B-Q, and listen to jazz music. Michigan in 1939. They were His passion over the past 60 Mt. Nebo Baptist married for 57 years and years is making grape wine Church raised five children, John and peach brandy. He enjoys 4411 5th Street Ecorse,MI (deceased 2013), Marva sitting under his grape harbor 313-382-8577 (Mack), Fredrick (Norma shooting the breeze with Rev. Marcus Johnson Diane), Georgia and Darlene. close friends. His favorite Pastor He is blessed to have 9 pastime is attending or watch- Sunday Morning Service grandchildren and 9 great ing a Tiger’s baseball game 11:00am grandchildren! A widow for and making a special type of Everyone is welcome almost 20 years, he still lives circumvent or eating a peach in Ecorse where he has many cobbler. He is really a jack-of- friends and family who come all-trades. When it comes to to see him daily. music, he especially enjoys Spirit of Praise Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Church of God in Christ Whitney was employed at Kirk Waylum and Boney Want to inform 368 Salliotte, Ecorse MI * 313-389-1267 Ford Motor Company for 37 James. Brown is his favorite the years (March 1931 to July color and he enjoys a “Coffee Samuel A. Wyatt, Senior Pastor Sunday School 9:30am 1978). Most of those years, Royale” daily! New Member Class 10:00 am community he worked in the Foundry In 2011 he was recognized by Missionary Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am where steel was manufac- President Barack Obama, Esther Lee Wyatt, Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm tured and then his remaining Congressman Hansen Clark First Lady Wednesday Family Night 6:00 pm years were working in mainte- and the City of Ecorse with List your: nance. He only missed two proclamations celebrating his “The only hope we have is in Jesus” days of work in all that time! 98th birthday. Church As a side job had had a small He is a gentle and kind man, a Pine Grove MBC painting business for many wonderful father and grandfa- Announcements years. ther….his wisdom is immeas- Biblical Counseling and Training urable. In memory of Love ones Death Notices and Prayer letters or services here.
Classes for BC-1, BC-2, and BC-3. Begins Aug 29, 2013 to Dec 12, 2013, Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Learn to apply God’s Don’t forget your Word, Solve your Problems, and change your life. Upon election ads. Let “The Home That Service Built” completion of BC-1. BC-2, and BC-3 you will receive a cer- tificate of completion. Completion of BC 4 one year class the community you will become a certified Biblical counselor through know who you are 4670 S. Inkster Rd Christian Development. Who should attend? Pastor, before they check Westland 48186 Ministers, Church Ministry leaders, Sunday school teach- ers, Church members, Professional Counselors and Youth their vote. 313-295-2500 Phone 313-295-4454 Fax workers. For more information contact Rev. Joseph Stephens, Director at (313)981-9722 Gregory & Terry McClary www.chapelchimes.com Page 6A WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 Election Updates Devonte DeShawn Sherard for Detroit City Council District 6
Co-Pastor at Union Second very involved in all the meet- can. It is my goal to make the Baptist Church in River ings and activities in the 13th community, and all communi- I’ve buried too many youths Rouge, Michigan; under the District Congress. I am also a ties at-large, a better place to whose lives were shortened leadership of Dr. Kenneth L. member of the Lions interna- live! without any concern. They Brown, Pastor. My occupation tional Club, and attend every My contentment is reading the should’ve, as those still living is Funeral Assistant meeting. I am a member of The bible; attending church; spend- and fearing the lives they face Representative at McFall Obama for Americans ing quality time with my family every day, been allowed to get Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. in Campaign, and I volunteered in and close friends; and talking to more involved in their commu- Detroit, Michigan. the Obama/Biden Campaign for residents about different issues nity. We need to give them Reelection. they may have about their com- more after school activities, I am the president of my munity, or just having a good summer, and mentoring pro- Southwest Detroit Civic Club, I am mentor to our future gener- conversation. My hobbies are grams. Bassett Block Club. As presi- ations, especially in District 6 of all forms of charitable work, dent, I attempt to make sure Detroit, and all of the surround- though I haven’t made it to the If you would like to contact me, I am currently running for The that the residents of the club ing municipalities. I avidly vol- status of philanthropy that I you can reach me directly at District 6 Seat of The Detroit (and those who aren’t willing unteer helping the elderly and would one day like to reach! [email protected], City Council, I am running members, but still residents of as many shut-in individuals as I because I want a change in my The Bassett Club Boundaries) community, city, and life. maintain their property, enjoy I graduated from Southwestern the activities that we organize, High School in 2011. I am cur- and see that we are trying to rently attending Wayne County keep the community safe. Community College District, the Downtown Campus, where I I am the elected Delegate for am majoring in Mortuary the 485th Precinct of The Science. Michigan Democratic Party. I work very hard in my precinct, I was ordained as a minister at and I consistently address the the age of 15, and I am a Youth issues in my community. I am
Bill Wadsworth for Romulus City Council
vehicles to leave the city so department heads can have a free drive home and I don’t believe a 500 dollar mileage check to department heads also any new Department head should not receive a retirement or medical benefit if they have already received it from a prior job
I stand on my voting record of the past 30 years and being The past 30 years (1983- the first city councilman to 2013) you have given me the vote no on the deep well honor to serve as your city injection. I am not in favor of councilman, in fact history any more airport expansion, shows I am the longest sever- during my 38 years I worked ing councilman in the history as a police officer (1969- of Romulus. We have a elec- 1982) in the city of Romulus tion upcoming primary elec- (1983-2004) at metro airport I tion on Aug. 6th and General feel I know and understand election November 5th and I the problems, needs, and ask of voters to vote no matter wants of all the citizens, from who you support, Americans the youngest to our seniors. have died in many Wars to My wife Jean and I have in give us this right. This election Romulus for over 47 yrs ours will bring at least four new sons all graduated from faces if not more to serve the Romulus schools, and we citizens. I wish them all well. I think this is a fine community hope and pray that any newly to raise a family. I am a US elected official will bring new Army vet (1962-1965) and ideas to deliver services to have Bachelor's Degree in the citizens and don’t come to Criminal Justice. I have been the table with a chip on the endorsed by all the major shoulder to get someone. Labor Union in our area including the United Auto My goals to the new term if re- Workers and AFSCME elected are. Before we can unions. give any pie in the sky million I am also proud of raising projects we must first deliver $180,000 in donations with the basic services to our resi- the help of many people dent’s ; police, fire, public including Mayor Lambert and works , city hall services, pro- the TIFA board to build a new tect retirees and future Animal Shelter for our citi- retirees benefits I don’t zens. believe in outsourcing for city Finally I ask for you support in workers jobs. I fought to the upcoming Elections and to reopen the library and won. I you would like to help please will fight to reopen our city contact me at: parks and the recreation Email: department these are our WJWADSWORTH@COM- basic services our citizens CAST.NET or Telephone: must have. I don’t want city 734-941-0616 Page 7A YOUTH SPEAKS WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 Westwood Community Schools Gethsemane MBC announces hiring of two new 50th Church Anniversary is Sunday Administrators Renovations to sanctuary are complete By T.Rose Roane
Dearborn Heights, MI – Jennifer Martin previously University a Master’s in Westwood Community School worked for the Oak Park Educational Administration District is pleased to School District as a Principal from Temple University and announce that it has hired a and the Detroit Public Schools will be completing a Doctoral new Executive Director for as a Curriculum Coordinator, in Education program at Innovation & Instruction and Assistant Principal and class- Temple University this sum- Principal for Robichaud High room teacher. Martin has a mer. School effective July 1, 2013. Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s of Education degree Timothy Emery, Westwood from Wayne State University Board of Education President, and is completing a Doctoral shared, "We are excited to program in Administrative welcome Jennifer and James Leadership at Walden to the Westwood team." University. About Westwood Schools The Westwood Community Ms. Cassie Davis was in attendance at the Red Carpet” Black School District has two ele- Tie Gala that was held at the Henry Banquet Hall mentary schools, one middle Its been a long time coming, but the time to move back home school and four high school into the newly renovated sanctuary is here. On Sunday, July options. Robichaud High 21, 2013, the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church family School, the District’s flagship will come together to celebrate their 50th Church Anniversary school also has an Academy and the remodeling completion of their sanctuary. Join them for About Jennifer Martin of Engineering. Westwood service at 9:00am. Westwood’s new Executive New Tech is specifically Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church is located at 29066 Director for Innovation and designed for students who are Eton Street in Westland, MI 48186. The Pastor is Rev. Dr. John Instruction, Jennifer Martin interested in technology. E. Duckworth. For more information call 734-721-2557. previously worked with the Westwood Cyber is an online Ypsilanti Public Schools high school and the where she was Assistant About James Konrad Ombudsman Program is an Superintendent. Some of her The new Principal at alternative high school option. past accomplishments include Robichaud High School, Westwood serves students in championing accountability to James Konrad is the former Dearborn Heights, Inkster and receive the first ever Assistant Principal at World Detroit. AdvancED/NCA-CASI district- Communications Charter wide accreditation, develop- School’s middle and high Westwood, a School of ment of a High School schools in Philadelphia, PA. Choice District, offers Redesign plan, and helping to Konrad was instrumental in Everyday Math at the elemen- develop the Ypsilanti New the development of the cur- tary level, a Science, Tech High School into a riculum for school alignment Technology, Engineering and National Demonstration Site. with the Common Core stan- Math (STEM) Program, dual dards. He also has experi- enrollment with the University Westwood Superintendent, ence with the implementation of Michigan Dearborn, an Sue C. Carnell commented, of a five-year improvement iPad initiative as well as Ecorse American Legion "Ms. Martin brings a wealth of plan and 1:1 iPad initiative. SmartBoards in classrooms, experience to the Westwood Konrad has hosted new par- and will be implementing the 3914 W. Jefferson Ave. - Ecorse team and will be responsible ent and student open houses Northwest Evaluation 1/2 mile North of Outer Drive for overseeing curriculum for geared towards increasing Association (NWEA) program the District." student enrollment, improved in the Fall of 2013 to guide Hall for Rent student achievement by student success. Martin has expertise in multi- implementing afterschool Call and leave You name & Telephone Number ple areas, such as school academic programs and he Contact ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIALS improvement, curriculum and has a strong history of build- To learn more about PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAYS PARTIES! assessment, data teams, ing relationships with stu- Westwood Community (313) 383-7727 technology, state and federal dents, staff and parents. Schools, please contact: grants, oversight of standard- ized assessments, facilitating “It is a great privilege to be T.Rose Roane, Special research-based professional named as the new principal at Projects Coordinator Help Wanted development, pupil account- Robichaud High School. I am 3335 S. Beech Daly Road Mechanic & Tire ing and special education. very excited for the opportuni- Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 Technician Additionally, she has experi- ty to work collaboratively with 313-565-3484 ence in zero-based budget- students, staff and families as Fax: 313-565-3162 New & Used Tires * ing, which was instrumental in together we strive toward [email protected] Flat Tire Repair addressing her former maximum learning and prepa- www.westwood.k12.mi.us Mon - Sat District’s deficit elimination ration for successful and Facebook.com/WestwoodCS 8:00am - 6:00pm plan. With a proven track bright futures,” said Konrad Twitter @WWCSchools record for increasing student about joining the Westwood “Working Together to Prepare $15 Used Tires achievement, building instruc- team. Students to Succeed in a tional capacity and expanding Competitive Society.” 2681 Schaefer post secondary opportunities, "Mr. Konrad possesses a Detroit Westwood is excited about strong focus on student suc- 313-842-2432 the skill and expertise Martin cess and the ability to build a NEED A brings to the District. nurturing, caring and safe .00 environment that we look for DOCUMENT FAXED? Weekly $25 Drawing with any purchase or tire repair “As an experienced instruc- in every principal,” said FAXES RECEIVED tional leader, serving K-12 Carnell. & SENT school districts for nearly two John Finley 313.218.9882 decades, I recognize the need James Konrad formerly LICENSED * INSURED * CERTIFIED to transform education into worked as a Founding vertically aligned, dynamic Learning Support Director for Finley’s Carpet Care college and career ready, KIPP Charter Schools, and as academic learning environ- a general education and spe- Office Cleaning~Stripping ~Waxing ments that prepare all stu- cial education teacher and TELEGRAM Upholstery Cleaning dents to compete in an ever- caseload manager for BUSINESS CENTER Truck Mounted evolving global economy,” Mastery Charter Schools. 10748 W. JEFFERSON Steam Cleaning says Martin. 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By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter however, they don’t have a package to offer that would Yes, it had been a while how- has put himself squarely in attract president of basket- ever on July 23 Detroit Lions the conversation to succeed ball operations Danny Ainge 2013 training camp will begin Hanson as the Lions' next to making a deal. as Our home team football kicker. Matthew Stafford is club will have as many as 90 locked up as a Lion through invitee trying to fill the 53-man The Celtics would presum- 2017, there are sure to be ably ask for emerging center roster and prepare for a better more questions surrounding season than the 4-12 record Andre Drummond, who is as the 25-year-old quarterback close to untouchable as a that was posted in the year than usual as 83 percent of younger player can get. 2012. At this time last year, Stafford passes were out of Detroit would like to send the you couldn't talk about the the shotgun. Ouch! Celtics Brandon Knight and Detroit Lions without dis- Hopefully new Lions running an expiring contract, but that cussing the team's string of back Reggie Bush and return wouldn’t be nearly enough. off-season arrests. There back from Wayne State Detroit doesn’t have a first- were a total of seven between Joqueil Bell can help give a the end of the 2011 season better mix of run and pass so round pick to offer because and the start of training camp of the Ben Gordon deal that Stafford could fix his mechan- Chauncey Billups 2012. ics issues. Can Stafford take gave the Bobcats the choice the step to elite status? Will of a Pistons draft pick over Last week in the Telegram Detroit Pistons President of This off-season, two Lions he emerge as the true leader the next four seasons. They News article, "Is Smith the Basketball Operations Joe players were arrested. In of this Lions team? simply are not getting Rondo March, safety Amari Spievey Deal for the Pistons?" I quot- Dumars announces the offi- in a salary dump move. It ed in last sentence “I feel it in was charged with third- The Lions defensive backfield cial signing of former Pistons isn't happening unless my bones that President Joe degree assault, risk of injury has been a critical spot that Chauncey Billups. Billups is there's some real behind the Dumars will sure to make to a child and disorderly con- need to be repair in a hurry as getting a two-year deal; the scenes issues that we don't duct after an altercation with Louis Delmas' knee still isn't more moves before training first season is guaranteed, know about (and even then it his girlfriend in Connecticut. fully healthy, as reported by camp starts for this up com- for $2.5 million each year. "I would be silly to sell so low). Less than a month later, Gillian Van Stratt of ing NBA season.” Well, this never wanted to leave here. I don't really know what defensive end Ronnell Lewis MLive.com, and there is very past Monday Detroit Pistons Everyone knows that," he Drummond's upside is but if was booked for three misde- little indication as to how soon President of Basketball said on Jan. 26, 2011, after the Pistons want Rondo they meanors after a bar fights in it will be. Suffice to say, one of Operations Joe Dumars making a flurry of 3-pointers can't realistically make any- Oklahoma. Overall, a huge the more active stories in announced today that the late in a game to help Denver one on their roster "untouch- improvement from year 2012 training camp will be about club has re-signed guard Will win in Detroit. "I wanted to able.” I guess part of it is the to start training camp with when Delmas practices and Bynum to a multi-year con- retire here." He's back to help fact that I'm a Rondo fan; positives instead of negatives. how often. Lions were able to tract. Per team policy, terms the Pistons as a pass-first nevertheless, I don't want Replacing a kicker will be a re-sign cornerback Chris of the contract were not dis- point guard, who can make him if the price is the Pistons job in its self as the Lions Houston. Making sure he closed. “We are pleased to 3-point shots. And, he will be giving away otherwise trad- have had only two kickers the stayed in Detroit was a big pri- have reached an agreement expected to mentor 21-year- ing Drummond and/or Greg last 33 years, Eddie Murray ority for the Lions, which is with Will Bynum,” said old Brandon Knight and Monroe. However I will say and now retired Jason why they ultimately re-signed Dumars. “Will provides Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it again, “I feel it in my bones Hanson. him to a five-year deal worth depth at the point guard posi- the No. 8 overall pick in the that President Joe Dumars $25 million. The new deal tion while possessing the draft, in the backcourt and off will sure to make more The Lions went out and got means he will continue to unique ability to change a the court. According to the moves before training camp two kickers to compete for the serve as the Lions' top corner- game with his aggressive- Boston Post the Pistons are starts for this up coming NBA vacant kicking position, and back for the foreseeable ness both offensively and quite interested in Celtics season.” perhaps the only thing they future. Back from last season: defensively.” Bynum point guard Rajon Rondo, have in common is there kick- Chris Houston, Jonte Green, appeared in a career-high 65 ing foot. David Akers, a six- Bill Bentley, Ron Bartell, Chris games (no starts) last sea- time All-Pro kicker, spent the Greenwood, and Ross son averaging 9.8 points majority of his career with the Weaver. New to the team: (career-high .469 FG, .316 Philadelphia Eagles before Darius Slay, D.J. Johnson, 3FG, .809 FT), 1.5 rebounds, leaving for San Francisco. For and DeQuan Menzie. 3.6 assists and 0.7 steals in the 49ers, he had one of his 18.8 minutes per game. He best seasons in 2011, and There were plenty of reasons scored a season-high 31 then followed it with obviously why Detroit stumbled to a 4- points (career-high 13 FG his worst season in 2012, 12 record last season. where he was good with only and 26 FGA) at Atlanta Injuries, poor execution and (12/26), made a single-sea- 69 percent of his field goals, coaching blunders all played including an embarrassing 9- son career-high 24 3-point- a role; nevertheless, the off- ers and scored his 2,000th for-19 from 40 yards or more. season distractions of last career point vs. New York The other kicker is a fellow of year did set the tone for the (1/17). the name Havard disastrous campaign 2012. In "Kickalicious" Rugland, the the upcoming weeks I will talk Also the club has signed free Norwegian trick shot-kicking about some of the good thing agent forward Luigi Datome sensation that went to Lions that Lions do have a grip on, G AND C to a multi-year contract. minicamp and started drilling such as wide receivers, tight kicks from all over the field. ends, offensive tackles, offen- Datome, 25, has played pro- VARIABLES fessionally in Italy since 2003 sive guards, centers, defen- -PORCHES -SIDING There was no rush, no crowd with Montepaschi Siena, sive ends, defensive tackles, -ROOFING -INTERIORS and no pressure from the Givova Scafati Basket, and linebackers. -CEMENT -MASONRY game situation, but Rugland Basket Olbia and Acea Virtus Roma. The 6-foot-8, 215- -CARPENTRY -AND MORE pound forward was named “STRIVING TO BE BETTER” Italian League Most Valuable 313-341-6606 Player with Roma in 2013, posting averages of 16.7 points (.478 FG%, .415 3FG%, .928 FT%), 5.7 Buy Sell Trade Loans FREE ESTIMATES rebounds, 1.7 assists and Jewelry * Coins * Diamonds TOP $$ PAID 33.1 minutes in 45 games. He’s played with Roma for RIVER ROUGE PAWN the past five seasons (2008- ANYTHING OF VALUE 2013). The 25-year-old Italy WHOLESALE BUSINESS native has been a member of the Italian National Team since 2007. 10615 W. Jefferson Ave 313.842.0722 River Rouge Call anytime 24/7 Finally, Tuesday, July 16,the Page 12A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 *CRIME ALERTS* 12-Year-Old Tierra Crockrell breaks POLICE BLOTTER the wrong way. He stated that 2 more records in Quest to when the vehicle came to a stop RIVER ROUGE he is left leg was stuck under the River Rouge Police vehicle. Officers spoke to the 38 2016 Olympics year old male driver who stated Department he was going the wrong way on 313-842-8700 Orchard when the bicyclist Never resting on her laurels, appeared from behind the build- on May 28, 2013, Tierra July 6th, 2013 ing and tried to cross the street. brought another dimension in At 0240hrs, officers were stand- He stated when he seen him he her quest to participate in the ing near the pumps at the tried to stop but couldn’t and Marathon Gas Station, at West 2016 Olympics by breaking after he hit the male the vehicle the International Youth World Jefferson & Coolidge, when they came to a stop and he was able were approached by a 24 year Record landing 8’6″ in the to exit the vehicle and check on Standing Long Jump. old female. She told officers 28 the male. The injured male was To date Tierra has obtained year old her boy friend had just transported to Henry Ford assaulted her, in her home, in Wyandotte Hospital by Health 25 National Awards and is the 100 Block of Leroy. The Link. The bicycle was brought to now focusing on “hurdle” female was crying and had RRPD for safekeeping. An dth competitions. blood all over the rear part of her ee driver was issued a citation left arm. Officers offered to call for Wrong Way on One Way. Her trainers Eric Metcalf for medical but she refused. She (retired NFL Track and Field told officers the nightmare Champion) and Maurice began when they were dropping July 9th, 2013 Green (Gold Medalist Track off his 25 year old male cousin (Beverly Hills, California) — seven. At 0332hrs, an officer was dis- and Field) aren’t surprised at and the boyfriend became irate The 2013 Track and Field patched to the 1st Block of East these accomplishments but and started yelling at her. The season has already started Barely turning 12 years of Henry Street on a Larceny com- realize that Tierra Crockrell is boyfriend told her that “she is plaint. The 29 year old female visualizing history in the mak- age, Tierra garnered the the one to watch as the 2016 not the one for him”, “we’re homeowner states some ing by witnessing Tierra National Record as well as Olympics draws near. done”, “duce’s”, and get the f—k unknown person stole the DTE Crockrell (Seattle, the title of National Champion out of the vehicle. He became electrical meter off the back of Washington) add two more at the UW Indoor meet and so enraged that he punched out For Sponsorship Inquires: her home. The homeowner record breaking titles to her the 2013 AAU Indoor the rear window of his 2011 states she went to bed at 220hrs Diane Taren at 626-232-7360 Chevy Malibu. She asked him profile bringing it to a total of Nationals respectively held in and everything in her residence Birmingham, Alabama. www.eurweb.com what was wrong with him. And appeared fine. She woke up at he grabbed her by her hair and 0300hrs feeling really hot and began to slam her head against noticed none of her lights were Bonderman back with Tigers the side of the vehicle. She on or working. She checked the broke free and tried to run away fuse box and after flicking the By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter but he caught her and began switches a few times nothing The Detroit Tigers have Seattle designated survived its only significant dragging her back to the loca- happened. When she checked agreed to a minor league deal injury, a month lost by center tion. The cousin tried to inter- out back she noticed the meter Bonderman for assignment, vene but that didn’t work. The box missing. The officer with right-hander Jeremy and he chose to become a fielder Austin Jackson due to female managed to escape and observed the electrical meter Bonderman, who pitched for free agent. Detroit hopes to a bad hamstring. Detroit will ran to her vehicle and took off. missing and the wires appeared the team from 2003-2010. get 2B Omar Infante, on the enter that back-end portion Officers observed the rear vehi- to have been torn from the box. The Tigers announced the disabled list with a bad left holding a slim lead in the cle windshield broken. Officers move this past Sunday. The ankle, back when play American League Central went to the home on Leroy and July 10th, 2013 30-year-old Bonderman is resumes after the All-Star Division, a lead much smaller observed the male sitting on the At 0111hrs, officers were dis- expected to join Triple-A break or, more likely, shortly than many expected when porch wearing a t-shirt covered patched to an alarm call at Toledo today at Buffalo. thereafter. It is increasingly spring training and March with blood. The cousin told offi- Sabbath School, 340 Frazier cers he was trying to break up Bonderman went 67-77 dur- less likely there will be a both ended. "The goal for me Street. When officers arrived ing his stint with the Tigers. return by RHP Octavio Dotel, is the same as it always is," the fight between the couple. they observed a male stick his He made it back to the majors who has a tender right elbow manager Jim Leyland said of The boyfriend was inside the head out of an open window in this year with Seattle, going 1- and appeared in only a half- the stretch run. "You want to home and seen officers coming. Room 105. Officers observed 2 He bolted out the back door suspects attempting to run 3 with a 4.93 ERA. He had dozen games for the Tigers go into September playing for towards the alley and escaped. away. One of them climbed a four straight strong starts this season. The loss of Dotel something. I think we've hung fence and got caught on barb between June 7 and June 23, has had the club looking for in there "We've been tough. July 9th, 2013 wire fencing in the rear of a but was battered for 10 back-end bullpen help for the That's what is going to decide At 1423hrs, officers were dis- home in the 300 Block of earned runs and 13 hits in just last two months, a search it in the second half. The patched to Orchard and West Campbell. Both males were 8 1/3 innings over his last two now expected to go outside team that's toughest is going Jefferson on a Pedestrian apprehended and transported to outings for the Mariners. the organization. The club to win." Accident. Upon arrival officers the police station. Officers went observed a black 2010 Ford inside the school and observed Taurus heading west on damage to the listed 5 Apple TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Orchard, the wrong way, with a OFFICE computers were knocked over Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting bicycle stuck up under the front and on the floor. 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To apply: Submit resume and city application (to obtain form, go to www.ecorsemi.gov - click References, then click Employment Opportunities or contact H. R. Department) Taylor, MI - Wayne County William Anderson discussing a part time job for Dropiewski. CITY OF ECORSE Executive Robert Ficano and Proposal A – Headlee and Flat He works full time as a regional HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Wayne County Community Rock Mayor Jonathan sales Director for enterprise web 3869 W. JEFFERSON College District (WCCCD) Dropiewski discussing municipal software company CrownPeak ECORSE, MI 48229 Chancellor, Dr. Curtis Ivery, challenges. Technology. Dropiewski is com- OR EMAIL TO hosted a group of Wayne pleting his 4th year as mayor. [email protected] County municipal leaders for a Horner played an integral role in Prior to be ing elected mayor, he forum discussing the broken crafting and analyzing the served on the Flat Rock city Application deadline: municipal funding model. The results of CLOSUP’s Michigan council for 6 years. August 7, 2013, 4:30 p.m. event took place Thursday at the Public Policy Survey in January 2013. The survey produced The “Identifying Possible Equal Opportunity Employer Taylor campus of WCCCD. There were two panel discus- results that 58% of Michigan Solutions” panel discussion fea- sions: “Identifying the Problem” local officials believe there is tured insights from Miller City Administrator\Personnel\Job announcement-Ord. Enforcement Ofcr. and “Identifying Possible need for significant reform of the Canfield’s Amanda Van Dusen Solutions,” and an open discus- state’s system of funding local discussing “Unfunded CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE sion and interactive Q&A ses- government. Suggested areas Mandates”. SEMCOG’s William sion. of reform include: gas tax, sales Anderson also discussed solu- NOTICE tax, Headlee and Proposal A, tion ideas. According to her CITY OF RIVER ROUGE “The State currently enjoys rev- revenue sharing, Economic Miller Canfield bio, Van Dusen PRIMARY ELECTION enue streams that Michigan Vitality Incentive Program directs both the Public Law and TUESDA Y, AUGUST 6, 2013 municipalities are not privy to. (EVIP), and local and regional the Schools practice groups at Michigan municipalities rely on income taxes. Miller Canfield. Her clients are To all qualified electors of the City of River Rouge, Wayne property taxes for revenue, and schools, airports, counties and County, Michigan: due to record high foreclosure Minghine is an expert on munic- solid waste management rates, many municipalities are in ipal and nonprofit finance and authorities. She has an exten- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that a Primary Election will be trouble,” said Ficano. “These are operations issues and is a fre- sive background in all aspects of public-sector finance and coun- held in the City of River Rouge, County of Wayne, State of communities that are experienc- quent presenter on those topics. ing tremendous economic hard- He regularly testifies before the sels her clients on the business Michigan on: Tuesday, August 6,2013 at which time the quali- ship, which causes a greater legislature advocating on behalf side of their operations, helping fied registered voters of the City of River Rouge may vote for need for services and at the of local government and is a fre- them understand options and candidates for the following ofllces: same time less money to pay for quent contributor to The Review develop approaches for achiev- them. That’s a terrible combina- magazine. Prior to his current ing their objectives, balancing MAYOR tion,” Ficano added. position, he was formerly the the risks and the opportunities director of finance and budget associated with each choice, so NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Primary Election will The panel discussions were for the charter township of that the administration and the moderated by Detroit Free be held at and in the following Polling Places: Canton, having served in that board can make informed deci- Press Columnist Nancy Kaffer capacity from 1996-2006. sions. and featured a diverse group of PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 participants weighing in on dif- Anderson spent nearly 30 years The Broken Municipal Funding Dan Riney Hall Dan Riney Hall ferent aspects of the broken working in the state capitol, in Model is a problem affecting 141 E Great Lakes Ave. 141 E. Great Lakes funding model. various capacities. He spent every local government in Ave. time working on state and local Michigan, not just Wayne “Identifying the Problem” fea- taxation and zoning and plan- County. In 2012 the Michigan PRECINCT 3 PRECINCT 4 tured: The University of ning issues. He also served as a State Housing Development Ann Visger School C.B. Sabbath School Michigan’s Debra Horner, pro- Sr. Tax policy advisor to the Authority listed 180 cities, vil- gram manager with the Center 11121 W. Jefferson Ave. 340 Frazier Street house and worked for a State lages and townships as Eligible for Local, State and Urban Senator. In his current role with Distressed Areas. Right now Policy (CLOSUP), discussing SEMCOG, Anderson focuses on there are six Michigan cities with PRECINCT 5 “Trends in Local Fiscal Health” Walter White School local government revenue Emergency Managers - with Michigan Municipal League Ecorse’s status currently under 550 Eaton Street issues. CEO Tony Minghine, discussing Serving as Mayor of Flat Rock is review. revenue sharing, SEMCOG’s NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Polls of said city will be opened at Seven (7:00) o'clock a.m., and will remain open CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE until Eight (8:00) o'clock p.m. on the day of said Election. All CITY OF RIVER ROUGE polling place locations are handicap accessible. To obtain PUBLIC NOTICE instructions in an alternative format (audio or Braille), contact INVITATION TO BID the City Clerk's office prior to Election Day. Sealed bids for 12 – 8’ Park benches will be received by the City of River Rouge in the Office of the City Clerk, 10600 West Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, Michigan 48218, until 11:00 PM NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Public Accuracy Test local time on THURSDAY, August 1, 2013. Bids will be clearly marked on the envelope “Bid for the August 6, 2013 Primary election has been scheduled Proposal – Park Benches”. Bid documents are available at the Office of the City Clerk at the for Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 2:00pm. In the office of the City above address. Clerk. The City of River Rouge reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the low- The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the est responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, readvertise, revise or cancel the work to be per- computer program used to record and count the votes cast at formed, or do the work otherwise, if the best interest of the City is served thereby. The City of the election meet the requirements of the law. River Rouge also reserves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of thirty (30) calen- dar days after bid opening. This Project will be funded with CDBG Grant Funds. SUSAN P JOSEPH DEPUTY CITY CLERK Susan Joseph, Clerk Michael Bowdler, Mayor CITY OF RIVER ROUGE City of River Rouge City of River Rouge Page 15A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013
Tom Joyner offers Rachel Jeantel The best of Torri full ride to any HBCU She is a nice girl but, you’d like.” her house is nasty Joyner said he was moved by Jeantel’s testimony. The fund- getting sicker by the minute ing for the scholarship will and I could not believe my come from his Tom Joyner son is in love with her omg. I Foundation. need advice QUICK. Kerrie, Jeantel, who Joyner later learned was in shock from the Dear Kerrie, offer, simply responded Who does that? Who leaves a “thank you.” Later in the inter- person home; to which they view, she hinted that she were invited for dinner, and might pursue a career in law then refuse to even try their enforcement but she remind- food. I don't think I would have ed Joyner and the crew she Dear Torri, use the same type of exit, as “doesn’t like bodies” or funer- My son has been dating this a matter of-fact I know I would als. young lady for about 5 have use a different type of months. They are both con- exit. It's all about etiquette. Jeantel reluctantly took the sidered young adults; he's 26 Place yourself in her shoes. stand to testify for the prose- and she is 27. She wants him Maybe she is un-aware or cution in the second-degree to move in with her. I talked maybe she has never been murder trial of George him out of it, because of our taught about cleaning up Zimmerman. She told the beliefs. She's a sweet girl and behind her cats? Maybe she Radio personality Tom Joyner “If you want to graduate from courtroom that she heard has a lot of class or at least I is use to someone else clean- has offered Rachel Jeantel a high school, and go to an Martin say “get off, get off” thought she did until she invit- ing after her and she does not full scholarship to any HBCU, even if it’s not in before the call cut out and ed me and my son over to her know how? Maybe no one Historically Black College or Florida but especially Florida, Zimmerman shot him. During home for dinner. I was very has ever told her that her University she chooses. like Florida Memorial, Edward her testimony, which spanned excited until I walked into her house stinks? Or maybe she The website Joyner founded, Waters or FAMU, if you want two days, she was mocked NASTY home. It stunk like uh just doesn’t care? BlackAmericaWeb.com, con- to do that, I want to help you online by people insulting her three-day old body odor, Nevertheless, your son loves firmed the news this after- do that,” Joyner told Jeantel. dress, mannerisms, and intel- musk and garbage. And she her and apparently he has noon. Joyner spoke to “I will help you get tutors to ligence. had 3 big cats, the size of gotten past the stinky smell of Jeantel, the friend of Trayvon get you out of high school, dogs. I could not stay there at her home. Maybe you can Martin who spoke to him tutors to help you pass the Zimmerman was acquitted of all. I told her I had to leave give her some Home freshen- shortly before he died, on his SAT and I will give you a full all charges on Saturday. and she had the nerve to try ers for Christmas. Try the pet radio show this morning. ride scholarship to any HBCU www.eurweb.com and fix me a plate. I told her; store and ask them how to get No way!! Absolutely not!!! And rid of the cat smell. But for I left. My son said I was rude your son’s sake, call her up and I should have stayed and and make it right. Counseling ‘The Love Playbook’: La La Anthony had dinner with them. I was advised. to release Relationship Book in 2014 TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER “author” to her extensive Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting resume. 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 The book was co-authored with Phone: (313) 928-2955 Fax: (313) 928-3014 Karen Hunter and will be Email: [email protected] released in hardcover by Penguin Group publisher, Website: www.telegramnews.net Celebra, on Jan. 28, 2014. Gina C. Wilson Steward Publisher Dorothy Wall Publisher Emeritus “The Love Playbook” details Anthony’s quest for love and Serving Detroit and the romance while offering hard- Downriver Community for 68 years won advice on how to maintain a healthy relationship. She takes us on a journey of bad dates, NUMEROLOGY backstabbing friends she had to overcome, to getting married to New York Knicks player Carmelo Anthony. in 2010, and everything in between. HOT PICKS “I’m so excited to be sharing my 525 833 307 insights on love and relation- ships,” Anthony tells Us Weekly of the tome. “I hope this book 309 512 118 shows women that they can overcome obstacles in their love 8010 2323 8774 life and be truly happy!” 0347 8069 2164 Currently Anthony has her own VH1 reality series, “La La’s Full FEELING LUCKY Court Life,” which started its fourth season this past Sunday. BIG MOMMA’S HITS BIG RAY’S PICK 4 Anthony also recently wrapped 1812 Actress and reality star La La filming on “Think Like a Man 405 227 1763 Anthony has written her first Anthony has proven once again Too,” due next summer. She’ll 200 765 5800 3006 book, “The Love Playbook: that she is more than just anoth- soon be seen in “Baggage Rules for Love, Sex, and er basketball wife, as the former Claim,” alongside Paula Patton. 333 160 2531 4820 Happiness,” to be published in MTV veejay and “Think Like a www.eurweb.com 2014. Man” actress can now add For entertainment purposes only Page 16A BUSINESS DIRECTORY WEEK OF JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2013 Millennium Laundry Ecorse from page 1A *Same Day Service 969 Southfield Rd ute the reduction of the deficit *Washers up to 80 lbs. cials to achieve visions and Lincoln Park to? Mayor Brown said the sup- goals. It’s like having a *Drop Off Service (313) 388-5003 port of the staff and the Mayor Community Block Club. *Maytag Equipment Hours: 8am-11pm and Council’s ability to work *Commercial Accounts Welcome with the Financial Manager Parker also cited several fac- Last Load at 9:00pm despite financial challenges. tors and accomplishments that Although the control of the City took place to help the City start was under Ms. Parker’s rule, anew with local control. Some B & R Exterminating CO. the Mayor and council was able of them include: elimination of to obtain several grants; the $14.6 million cumulative Thank you for your Support! $495,000 to demolished blight- deficit and a $5 million structur- All Pest can be Eliminated ed properties, $100,000 to al deficit; reorganization of We appreciate your business refurbish properties, resell and police and fire departments into use for taxable properties, one public safety department; Bed Bugs Water Bugs Roaches $957,000 for flood investiga- reduction of operating costs by Spiders Crickets Rats tions, $208,000 for public safe- $4.3 million annually; increase goal of a TAB is to work cooper- Lice Moths Ants & Mice ty and $490,000 for parks and of annual revenues by $2.3 mil- atively with local officials and Flies Carpet Beetles recreation to name a few. lion; evaluation and rebidding help ensure a responsible of all city services, which gener- financial course is maintained Two additional administrative ated one-time savings of more 313-843-3011 Ask for Bill moving forward.” www.BREXTERMINATORS.COM positions were added to the than $2.8 million; receipt of City of Ecorse. Steven Aynes more than $4 million in grants This isn’t the first time that the was hired as the Human to support city operations and City of Ecorse has come out of Resource Director since the service delivery. ‘receivership’, When asked city did not have anyone work- ‘What is to keep the City from ing in that capacity and John Mayor Darcel Brown says, “I needing a receiver- Emergency Openlander was brought on as would like to thank all of the cit- Manager again?’ Brown City Administrator. The City izens that take pride in our city. responded, “The City's financial Administrator position is includ- Those that ensure our neigh- deficit has been eliminated. ed in the budget as a state borhoods are clean, safe and The transition from the requirement until all bonds that beautiful and those that contin- Financial Manager includes a were borrowed are repaid. ue to work at restoring our city. reduced operating budget that We can do it better, when we do was set for the next two years. Mrs. Parker initiated a strategic it together! The Council and I will continue planning and training model for to ensure our City receives the the community called “Envision Mayor Brown, is 28 years old. best representation and servic- Ecorse.” This effort was devel- He was the youngest person es under difficult circum- 2727 Second Ave. Suite 131 Detroit oped to support growth and elected to serve as Ecorse stances. I ensure the residents sustainability in Ecorse for Mayor at the age of 26 years that under my leadership there years to come. This has been old. He said, I’m glad that the will be no more free will spend- Do you have your subscription to effective in getting residents residents have confidence in ing; those days have come to involved in the community. my leadership.” He served as the Telegram Newspaper? an end.” Brown says, “Envision Ecorse Mayor Pro-Tem for four years allows residents as a communi- before being elected to Mayor Don’t miss a week of the Telegram When asked what do you attrib- ty to work with their elected offi- in 2011.