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50 ¢ TCELEBRATIENG 71 YEARLS OF SERVIENG DETROGIT AND THE DROWNRIVER CAOMMUNITYM* Detroit Educators Get Why do we celebrate Assurance on Pay Mother’s Day?
Teachers say they were locked out for two days to make (L-R) Marian Robinson (Michelle Obama’s Mother) , Malia Obama, Sasha Obama a statement because their pay was going to end in June Photo by Dale Rich and First lady Michelle Obama during the final day of the Democratic National Convention DETROIT—After two days of tion of Teachers encouraged being locked out of their the school employees to go Millions of people celebrate mom with breakfast in bed. But smack of tokenism? Some schools, the Detroit Public back to school on Wednesday. the second Sunday of May by how did anyone come up with cynics say the holiday was in - Schools’ transitional manager DFT Interim President Ivy Bai - giving their mother flowers, a the idea of Mother’s Day in the vented by greeting card com - today gave teachers and ley received a letter with the card, or a present. Some kids first place? And if the purpose panies, confectioners, and school employees the assur - assurance from Judge Steven and dads wake up a little ear - is to appreciate mothers, then florists. ance they needed that they will Rhodes, the transitional man - lier than usual to surprise doesn’t a one-day event Mother’s Day - Page 8A be paid for their work. At a ager for DPS. membership meeting late this “We’ve been working 24/7 to afternoon, the Detroit Federa - DPS - Page 6A Gov. Rick Snyder issues statement PHOTO OF THE WEEK about President Obama’s visit to Flint
President Barack Obama Governor Rick Snyder LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder political barriers and find a issued the following statement way to work together, which is following President Barack why I was pleased to meet Obama’s visit to Flint today: with President Obama today to share an update on what “The answer to helping the the state is doing and how the people of Flint as quickly as “We take back our neighborhoods today. We take back our streets today.”was the rally cry by the young men during the peace Rally last week after another young person was killed possible is to break through Obama’s visit - Page 14A Photo by Dale Rich Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community since 1944
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Page 2A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 National Day of Prayer NEWS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS May 5, 2016 Sen. Hopgood marks May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month portunity to talk about the at Howard Law School, as well achievements of our commu - as the first Asian Pacific Amer - nity,” Sen. Hopgood said. “Our ican to serve as dean of Asian Pacific American resi - Wayne State University Law dents have left a lasting, pos - School. itive imprint on our state.” “We represent a culturally di - The state of Michigan is home verse group of people from to more than 300,000 resi - more than thirty countries, 16 dents of Asian and Pacific Is - major ethnic groups, nine lan - land descent. Asian Pacific guages and numerous belief Hoon-Yung Hopgood Americans comprise one of systems,” Sen. Hopgood said. State Senator the fastest-growing popula - “Celebrating our rich heritage tions in both the state and the and contributions to the state LANSING — Today Senator nation. we love is empowering.” The 65th annual National Day Up America, emphasizing the Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D–Tay - of Prayer, May 5, 2016, will need for individuals, corpo - lor) introduced and the Senate The resolution will coincide Sen. Hopgood invites the pub - have profound significance for rately and individually, to re - adopted Senate Resolution with the 14th Annual Asian lic to join him at the Capitol for our country. It is an unprece - turn to the God of our Fathers 170, which will designate May Pacific American Heritage Michigan’s 14th Annual Asian dented opportunity to see the in reverence for His Holy 2016 as Asian Pacific Ameri - Month celebration taking Pacific American Legislative Lord’s healing and renewing Name. To further highlight our can Heritage Month. place at the Capitol on May Day on Tuesday, May 10, power made manifest as we theme, we’ve chosen Isaiah 10. Frank Wu, a Detroit native, 2016, from 11 a.m. to noon. call on citizens to humbly 58:1a as our Scripture for this “Asian Pacific American Her - will keynote the event. Mr. Wu come before His throne. year: “Shout it aloud, do not itage Month gives us the op - was the first Asian Pacific hold back. Raise your voice American professor to teach NDP_Theme-PPSlide.jpe - like a trumpet.” gOur theme for 2016 is Wake State and Local Elected Officials Host May Coffee Hour in Inkster DETROIT – Wayne County importance to them. Mail: PO Box 30014, Lansing, Commissioner Glenn S. An - Citizens who have questions MI 48909 derson, State Representative or concerns in the meantime Phone: (517) 373-0849 Julie Plawecki, and State Sen - are encouraged to contact any Email: ator David Knezek will be of the elected officials by mail, [email protected]. hosting their normally-sched - telephone, or email: uled monthly coffee hour event Senator David Knezek Commissioner Glenn S. An - RIVER ROUGE at Memorial Park on In Inkster on Monday, May 9th. Mail: PO Box 30036, Lansing, derson May 5th & 6th The meeting will be held from MI 48909 Mail: 500 Griswold St., 7th Phone: (855) 347-8005 The Elder Law & Advo - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 9:30 – 3:30pm Email: Phone: (313) 224-8855 cacy Center Offers Free Leanna Hicks Public Library, Open to the Public located at 2005 Inkster Road. [email protected] Email: Legal Presentation Residents are encouraged to [email protected] Assistance to persons CITY WIDE YARD attend and discuss issues of Representative Julie Plawecki 60 years of age or older SALE River Rouge Senior Sat. May 7 Center Sth & Sun. May 8 10625 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge INKSTER Thursday, May 12 1st Annual 11:15am Pray for the City of 313-842-3360 Inkster Day Sunday, May 29, 2016 DIA Away 3:00pm - 3:30pm DIA Mobile Unit will be TELEGRAM Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER For the Cities of River Rouge, Ecorse & ADJUDICATED for the city of Inkster SERVING DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAYLOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE Published weekly on Thursday by Telegram Newspaper, Inc. P.O. Box 29085 • River Rouge, MI 48218 General Office • 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. Phone (313) 928-2955 Fax (313) 928-3014 Email: [email protected] Website: telegramnews.net SUBSCRIPTION RATE Home or Business Delivery 6 months - $15.00 1 year- $26.00 6 months 1st class mail $40.00 1 year 1st class mail $65.00
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Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 BLACKONOMICS: Free Comic LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Book Day 2016 ARE BLACK PEOPLE By Jim Abeare - Thank you for everything Contributing Writer BECOMING OBSOLETE? They have a place to By James Clingman (NNPA News Wire Columnist) stay, furniture, food,
Toussaint L’Ouverture, Jean- clothes and some money Jacques Dessalines, and Henri to help them start over. Christophe, Haitians who led the only successful slave revolt in the western hemisphere. She wanted to thank the Many Black people came to the people that helped to United States from the Caribbean make this difficult time in and brought with them the same spirit, the same dedication and their life a little more drive, and the same resolute char - bearable. acter that causes men and women to seek for themselves, as Richard Allen taught back in 1767. Some of the people that Our Caribbean brothers and sis - This is the first weekend of she wants to thank are; ters have come with the determi - May and it is a big weekend. Chyetta Wheeler-Clark, nation to do for self, to rely on self, Shirley Johnson This Saturday, May 7th, is Michael Jenkins, Mr. to cooperate with one another, “I love everybody,” says and build an economic system Free Comic Book Day. Clay and Mark Twain Coalition-building is the best way This year supported by the Shirley Johnson. People for Black people to make the kind within their own ranks. This article School, James Jenkins movie Captain America: Civil of progress we need to make in is written in an effort to celebrate were so kind to us. “ and his wife, River this country, especially when it our people and establish relation - War, a superhero battle fest. It was just a month ago ships that will engender coopera - Rouge Housing, Melanie comes to economic empower - If you're lucky, Batman v. Su - when Shirley Johnson re - ment. Some have posited that tion among our people. perman might also still be out Jenkins, Linda Jenkins, Black people are swiftly becoming and you can make yourself a ceived a terrifying call Brenda Jenkins, Channel obsolete. From the agricultural Marcus Garvey instructed us to double feature. while she was in church. do one thing prior to taking on 4 reporter, Releta Moch, economy to the industrial and I guess this Sunday is The caller on the other mass production economy Black economic empowerment initia - the State of Michigan, tives. He told us to “Organize!” He Mother's Day, but let's talk end said, ‘Your house is folks, in some cases, had it going about something important, People who dropped off on. Many individual Blacks did shared with us the truth about on fire.’ When she re - economic empowerment over po - COMIC BOOKS. donations at the quite well with jobs and busi - turned home, she real - nesses in those areas. As we litical empowerment and how we Comic books are an Ameri - Telegram, People who moved through the technology/in - should seek economics first. He can art form and are in a ized that her home was a gave to the GoFundMe formation economy and now into said, “The most important area for resurgence in Canada, with total loss and the heart- the exercise of independent effort account, and a special the knowledge-based economy, the new Captain Canuck. felt realization that she the rules for survival have is economic. After a people have Comic books are usually a thanks to Zaman Interna - established successfully a firm in - and her daughter were changed. kid's first independant read tional, the ladies at the dustrial foundation they naturally now homeless. turn to politics and society, but not and are easy to collect. Telegram Newspaper Are Black people as a group be - It is a hobby you can pass Thanks to so many peo - coming obsolete? Someone said, first to society and politics, be - and her church Bethel “All the shoes have been shined cause the two latter cannot exist from father to son with comics ple Shirley and her 12 without the former.” geared to certain age groups. Church of the Apostolic and all the cotton has been year old daughter Shirell, Faith. picked,” which suggests that Free Comic Book Day cele - are homeless no more. Black people are no longer Lessons from Garvey and others brates the local indepnedant needed by White folks, therefore, have led a precious few of us to comic book specialty shops. if we do not change our ways implement strategies that, in fact, The publishers put out special will lead to economic empower - when it comes to business and job comics just for the day. development we will indeed be - ment; we need many more. One such effort is the One Million Con - Some of the major books Zenith Lunch come obsolete. Frederick Dou - this year include Marvel's Civil glass, Booker T. Washington and scious Black Voters and Contrib - Breakfast * Lunch & Dinner Marcus Garvey spoke of a time utors (OMCBV&C), which was War II #1, Archie #1 and of when we would have to consider established on Garvey’s words, course the annual Simpsons the question of Black obsoles - “The greatest weapon used Bongo Comics Free For All. 2 + 2+ 2 Breakfast Specials cence if we did not awaken from against the Black man is disor - You can't just get any comic our deep sleep and refuse to be ganization.” The OMCBV&C free, just the ones that are 11295 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge dependent upon the largess of movement is underway, actively marked for Free Comic Book recruiting that critical mass of (313) 849-0833 others for our sustenance. Day. Black people who will take action Your Friendly Family Restaurant rather than merely talk about Some of the local shops par - The strength we gain from coales - ticipating in the event are: cence will bring about this much- problems. The One Million will needed change, and one major leverage dollars and votes to ob - Big Ben's Comix step is to reach out and connect tain reciprocity in the marketplace 6711 Allen Road in Allen with other likeminded people of as well as in the public policy Park. African descent. This should be arena. Hero Time Comics done on a national and an interna - In the tradition of Marcus Garvey, 14432 Northline Southgate. tional level, the closest area being the One Million is organized, co - Quick Stop Comic Shop just south of our country—the operative, and supportive of one 3955 Dix Hwy. in Lincoln Park. Caribbean. another. It is entrepreneurial in its And The Pack Shack One of the greatest Africans in philosophy regarding ownership 23589 Van Born Rd modern history was born in Ja - and control of income producing (East Of Telegraph) in Taylor. assets. The One Million is molded maica. Of course, that would be Some shops have partnered Marcus Mosiah Garvey, who in the very practical notion of using our own resources to help with local schools and libraries founded the Universal Negro Im - to help premote reading. provement Association (UNIA). ourselves and our children. We This could mean help with Look across the Caribbean and are committed, dedicated, sacrifi - you will find other Blacks who cial in our giving, and unapologet - stocking comics and graphic knew and followed through on so - ically Black as we pursue our novels, putting together pro - lutions; they took action rather ultimate goals of economic and gramming, offering educa - than merely talk about their prob - political strength—in that order. tional presentations, providing lems. They stood up against ag - Black people, no matter where we purchasing at a discount, and gression, ignorance, and were born or where we live, must more. oppression. They understood and appreciate the fact that we started Participating shops have a followed through on the value of out in the same place and our dif - special logo on the door. educating their people, and they ferences emanate from our expe - Comics are a great hobby. I subscribed to the lessons their riences in the nations where our should know, I have been col - elders left behind. ships docked in the western hemi - sphere. lecting since I was 8, I am now Haitian history shows us strength 51. and refusal to submit to enslave - James Clingman is the nation’s So this Saturday I will be hit - ment; it also shows us resolve and most prolific writer on economic ting some comic shops and a willingness to help others, as in empowerment for Black people. the case of Haitian soldiers going His latest book, “Black Dollars seeing Captain America. to Savannah, Georgia to fight Matter! Teach Your Dollars How to Take your kids out and start against the British in the Siege of Make More Sense,” is available them on a healthy hobby. Savannah on Oct. 9, 1779, during on his website, the U.S. Revolutionary War. We Blackonomics.com. also remember the irrepressible May 5 2016_Layout 1 5/7/2016 3:02 PM Page 4
Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Extension Cords TELEGRAM NEWS By Janine Folks - Religion Columnist Harvest Life Church I was almost in tears. My SENIOR STAR then 18 year old cared about helping a fearful 15 year old feel welcome in public school. She was and is a conduit of God's love. Like you and me, my daugh - ters was acting as an exten - sion cord, doing God’s work on Rev. Paris L. Randolph earth. An extension cord plugs Senior Pastor into the power source (God) and then the energy from the Visit Our 75 minute services power source travels through SERVICE TIMES and power is pour into the ob - About six years ago, riding SUNDAY - 11am in the car, I listen to my daugh - ject that plugs into it. God's WEDNESDAY - 7pm ter’s end of a cell phone con - power should flow through us and God's energy and love All services held at versation: “Hey! How are you? 10748 W. Jefferson ... How was your day? … charges them up. Asbury Garrison What? Wow! Nice. You chilled Are you an extension cord? [email protected] Are people being empowered 100 Years Old all day at school and now 313.444.9196 Born April 27, 1916 you’re chillin at home? … Did because of their contact with you get your work done?...” you? We are all capable, no 7pm Nightly Prayer Line Mr. Asbury Garrison has been ing his tour of service, re - She was so attentive and in - matter what kind of problems (641) 715-3580 announcing for a few years ceived 5 bronze stars and quisitive. I had never heard we are facing. Access Code 785709 that he would soon be 100 various other medals. He her talk like that. I’m thinking, Don’t be so consumed by years old. Today we are here married Addie Spear, “his “Does she have a boyfriend? your own problems that you PRAY to celebrate his milestone. sweetie” shortly after return - fail to reach out to help some - Wow. Whoever that is on the FOR OTHERS Asbury was one of eleven ing home from battle. Two other end must be really spe - one else. When you are children born to Arthur and children Oliver and Shirley cial.” drowning in your own prob - Pearl Garrison. He was were the fruit of this mar - “Who is that?” I asked be - lems, that is the best time to raised on the farmlands of An - riage. cause suspense was getting help someone else. It Runner For derson, South Carolina which the best of me. changes your perspective. included a strong religious up - He moved to Inkster Michi - “Shhh,” she gestured, “Hold You begin to realize that Christ bringing. Life on the farm was gan with his family in 1951. on Ma.” someone else is worse off a learning experience for As - He worked for Kastle of De - than you and you see your Ministries When she hung up, she Church of the Resurrection bury and his siblings. He like troit, MI where he retired. own blessings more clearly. said, “That was CM. He’s an 27085 W. Outer Dr. Ecorse his brothers and sisters were While Addie is not here to autistic student in the 9th When you bless, the blessing encouraged to pursue training celebrate this day with As - grade.” comes back to you. It is re - in an area of their choosing. bury, he continues to talk My daughter mentored and warding in itself. about the cherished memo - supported students with Bless someone today. Care Asbury chose Mechanical ries they shared together. He autism. She helped them de - for someone else besides and Electrical studies. He is a family man, and did velop social skills and develop yourself. Give of yourself. “If moved to Connecticut, where many things to make his friendships outside their family. you give to others, you will be he dove head long into his home comfortable by making given a full amount in return. It studies, which paid off for him These kids attended regular Sunday School 8:30am additions to the family resi - will be packed down, shaken and his family in many ways school and she helped them to Sunday Worship 9:30am dence and constructing an feel connected to the general together, and spilling over into over the years. electric lawnmower a possi - population. Many of them can - your lap. The way you treat Prayer & Bible Class ble invention. not look people in the eyes or others is the way you will be Thursday 5:30 PM Asbury, a WWII veteran dur - communicate well outside of treated.” (Luke 6:38). Many people always practice this as Pastor Gerald Overall home. Some of them function 313-381-9303 well enough to have their own a lifestyle. Ask them how St. Marks blessed they feel when they [email protected] or cell phone. She helped nor - www.rfcm.org Missionary Baptist Church malize their student life experi - help others. It’s like nothing ence by being a ‘friend’. else. Let God use you. Be His 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 313-792-9789 My daughter explained, extension cord. What an Love Joy Rev. Dr. Services: "CM calls me almost everyday honor and privilege. Missionary Baptist Alford D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am to check in. He always says, God bless. Email: Church II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am ‘love you best friend.’” And Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm then she says, “I love you too.” 332 Polk street approved unti God; Bus Pickup Available River Rouge, SMALL ADS WORK! Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church SERVICES: 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 313-928-2955 Sunday School - 9:30 AM CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Sunday Worship -11:00 AM Pastor - Rev. Kevin B. Mack Wednesday Prayer & Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Bible Class - WORSHIP SERVICES 4411 5th Street Ecorse United Church 6:30 PM Sundays: 313-382-8577 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. of Faith Rev. Marcus Johnson Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Phone: 313 516-2482 Methodist Email: Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Sunday Morning [email protected] First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Service - 11:00am Mid-Week: ALL ARE WELCOME Everyone is welcome Wednesday - Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. CORPORATE PRAYER PENTECOST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sun 6am Wed 6pm They that trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS be removed, but abideth for ever. Psalms 125:1 Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] 6064 Fourth St ALL ARE WELCOME Romulus website: www.pentecostmbc.org
Sunday Worship Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor Jehovah Jireh Ministries Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 11:30am Growing Forward Sunday- Fulfillment Hour 10am Worship 11am & 6pm Bible Classes SERVICES Tues & Wed-6:00 PM Monday -Bible Study 7pm Sunday School - 9:30am Wednesday - Prayer and Praise 7pm Rev Mark R. Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Zockheem, Pastor Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30p m Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor (734) 765-5335 “Transforming Lives Spirit, Soul and Body Welcome Home! A DELAY IS NOT A DENIAL We proclaim Jesus is Savior and Lord!” May 5 2016_Layout 1 5/7/2016 3:02 PM Page 5
Page 5A WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Look for your copy of the TRUE WORSHIP CHURCH DEATH NOTICES * DEATH NOTICES family and close friends. He en - TELEGRAM 1440 Coolidge Hwy ory, her only daughter: Taia Liddell River Rouge 48218 joyed cooking, taking care of his (Jerome); siblings: Lois Turner, NEWSPAPER mother and his cats. Mack Hollis (Mamie), Lowell Hollis (Dottie), Sylvia Wright (Bishop Dontez leaves to cherish his mem - George), Shelia Colley (Elder in: Dearborn Hts, ory: his mother, Brenda Y. Parker; Richard), Melba Rose (Lorenza), sister, ShaMeka C. Glaze; two Tanya, Kevin and Kawana; and a Delray, Detroit, brothers: Michael L. Dillard and host of family and friends. Ecorse, Inkster, Andre M. Dillard and a host of Final arrangements were entrusted cousins and friends. to Chapel of the Chimes Lincoln Park, Final arrangements were entrusted (chapelchimes.com) Melvindale, River to Chapel of the Chimes (chapelchimes.com) Rouge, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne , SUNDAY SERVICES JOSEPH D. DONALD Westland and 9:30am - Sunday School MAR. 16, 1938 – APR. 29, 2016 Wyandotte 11:00am - Sunday Service Joseph was born in Meridan, Mis - sissippi and moved to Inkster in Call 313-554-3917 the early forties. He graduated from Inkster public high school www.twc-church.com and Tuskegee Institute. He also (313) 928-2955 served his country and was hon - orably discharged from the Army in 1965. ELLA MAE CLARK He started the Greeting Ministry at July 10, 1931 – Feb. 26, 2016 Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Pentecostal Temple Church of "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} God in Christ. Joseph loved to AIYANA WESLEY Ella Mae Clark was born in Detroit, garden, travel, bar-b-que, fish, May 14, 2002 – Feb. 19, 2016 Michigan. She moved to Romulus Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor Aiyana Elizabeth Wesley was bowl and spend time with his fam - and attended Romulus District born in Detroit and attended 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 ily. Schools. church at God's City of Refuge in Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Ed as he was called leaves to Ella Mae retired from General Mo - Romulus. cherish his memory a beloved tors Willow Run after thirty years Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am wife, Patricia Donald, two sons, of service. Aiyana was in the 8th grade and Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Joseph (Soraya) Donald, II and attended Cornerstone Lincoln- Jason (Lisa) Donald and six Ella Mae was famous for her cook - Email: gethsemane02.org King Academy in Detroit, Michi - grandchildren and a host of family ing skills and her sweet punch. gan. She was a part of KURB - Everybody loved her barbecued and friends. Final arrangements Knowing U R Beautiful, Spanish were entrusted to Penn Funeral pig's feet, fried corn, and chicken Home in Inkster. Club, and Pretty Brown Girls. She and dumplings. She was a giver Community AME also participated in many compet - and loved doing for others. She 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI 313-386-4340 itive cheerleading competitions loved everyone and everyone with Cheer America. Her love of loved her. She will be greatly Rev. William D. Phillips, music led her to be a part of God's missed. Pastor City of Refugee Praise Dance Team. She leaves to cherish her loving Sun day School 10am Sunday Worship 11am She was blessed to be a part of memory her daughter, Sherrita Wed Bible Class 6pm the Secretary of State campaign Thompson; two grandchildren, to encourage people to register to Michael Clark and Portia Crawford “Empowered by the living Word” Matt 4:4 become a transplant donor. Her (Michael Mayo); four great grand - commercials and pictures led her children, Darrin Crawford, Hillary to community stardom. She had Tyler, Porche'' Ethridge, and Tyler grand plans of wealth and suc - Hampton; one great-great grand - Christian Faith Ministries cess. child, Cameron Tyler; family, 27500 Marquette, Garden City, MI 48135 Aiyana leaves behind her brother friends and her Parks Memorial 734-525-0022 SHERRY RAMSEY Elliott Flake; sister Nicki Lynn church family. JUL. 14, 1950 – APR. 23, 2016 Bumpus; mother Chantel E. Wes - Final arrangements were entrusted Sunday- Worship Cafe 9:30am Sherry was born in Ypsilanti and ley and father Charles Wesley; to Chapel of the Chimes Morning Worship 10:30am attended Inkster School District nana, Mary E. Haynes; granddad, (chapelchimes.com) Mid Week Bible Study and was an active member of Nelson I. Gaines Sr. (Karen); Wednesday 7pm Greater Faith Transition Church. grandma, Emma Wesley and Sherry had a special bond with granddad Charles A. Wesley Sr. Rev. John D. Hearn Jr. Pastor her identical twin sister, Shirley. and a host of friends, aunts, un - She was outgoing and loved her cles, and cousins. A city on a hill cannot hide” Final arrangements were entrusted “You are the light of the world. spending time with her family es - 5:14) to Chapel of the Chimes (Matthew pecially her grandchildren. She (chapelchimes.com) leaves to cherish her memories St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church two daughters Jacqueline (Corey) Barden and LaTese (Omar) Cox; 505 Beechwood River Rouge one son Charlie Smith; three sis - Phone: (313) 386-2288 *Fax 313-386-5986 ters, Shirley Moore, Toni Beitner and Alline Gee; two brothers CHARLES MONTGOMERY Dwight Ramsey and Michael (Sal - July 29, 1923 - Feb. 27, 2016 lye) Ramsey and a host of family Charles Montgomery was born in and friends. Final arrangements Atmore, Alabama. were entrusted to Penn Funeral Home in Inkster. Charles joined the U.S Army where he served in the Korean Rev. Arnita M. Traylor, Pastor War and was later honorably dis - Services charged. He married Bernice Sunday Bible Cafe .. 9:00am Worship Service..11:00am PHYLLIS IRENE HOLLIS Jackson on November 9, 1943. To Mid-Week May 21, 1943 - Feb. 23, 2016 this union they were blessed with three loving children. After 53 Wed. Noon Bible Study-12 noon Wed. Pastor’s Bible Study 6pm Phyllis, affectionately known as years of marriage, Bernice pre - “St. John, the place to be All God Wants You to Be!” Irene, was born in Cario, Illinois. ceded him in death. She graduated from Robichand Charles worked for the United High School and from Wayne States Post Office for 29 years. Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church State University. She worked as He was a fantastic cook and en - 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI DONTEZ DILLARD an Administrative Assistant for the joyed reading, old cowboys (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) July 21, 1988 – Feb. 18, 2016 State of Michigan for 30 years, movies, jazz music, Al Green, Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor where she later retired. sports (baseball, football, golf), Dontez was born in Inkster and at - and most of all playing Bid-wist Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. tended Inkster Public Schools. He When needed, she was excellent with his postal family. Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. was a very loving young man who at organizing and coordinating Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. was always known to be with his family functions. Her home was Here to cherish and celebrate his always open to all family mem - memories, his devoted daughter Community Services Food Distribution bers, whether it was to stay or just Stephanye (Ulysses), and sons READ THE a hot meal, you could always go to Stephan (Brandon, Tonitra, sister, Every Third Wednesday her house. Lois Reed. Sister-in-law Grace 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. BIBLE Montgomery and a number of fam - (313) 928-9212 She leaves to cherish her mem - ily members. May 5 2016_Layout 1 5/7/2016 3:02 PM Page 6
Page 6A WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 DPS Teachers return to the classroom How to Make Mother’s Day More From Page 1A Meaningful this Year
Teachers rally to hold Transition team to their agreement secure the assurance that ed - sourced schools with de - ucators will be fully paid for the plorable conditions, yet they school year, so they can go had to fight to get what they’re back to the classroom and do due. That’s adding insult to in - what they love to do—teach jury,” Bailey said. “We’re happy Consider honoring Mom by helping provide a mom to those who don’t have one their students. It is a funda - to return to the classroom and mental right to be paid for the finish the school year with our (StatePoint) Gifts and flowers Miracle Foundation, a non- Do you sing? Are you a writer work one does. Anything other kids.” are a nice way to show mom profit that improves the way or - or artist? Give your mother a than that is dead wrong and Weingarten noted the irony you care on Mother’s Day. But phanages are run, funded and unique creation. From water- tantamount to wage theft,” said that today is national Teacher this year, consider adding managed. colored paintings to a novella American Federation of Teach - Appreciation Day. “At the very deeper meaning to the holiday starring Mom as the heroine, ers President Randi Wein - least, teachers must be paid (which falls on May 8) with The international charity is cur - you can make Mother’s Day garten. for the work they do. Real ap - these ideas: rently raising funds to pay the extra special by gifting some - Over the weekend, the DFT preciation would be to fully annual salaries and room and thing homemade and one-of- heard a rumor that the school fund Detroit Public Schools, re - Volunteer Together board of housemothers work - a-kind. system would not guarantee turn the schools to local con - After breakfast in bed is ing in orphanages in India. educators at least some trol, provide a process for wrapped up, spend the day Each housemother acts as a If your talents don’t lie in the salaries from as early as April accountability and trans - working side-by-side with your mom to 20 orphaned children creative realm, a note to your 28 through June. This would parency, and start the new mom on a local volunteer proj - in her care, creating a nurturing mom expressing love and ap - especially affect the people school year with the resources ect. Whether you take advan - environment where they can preciation for all that she’s who have their pay spread and supports needed to help tage of the spring weather and thrive. done for you is a great stand- across 26 weeks of the year— all kids succeed,” Weingarten participate in a park clean-up, in for a store-bought card. about two-thirds of the city’s said. or you serve lunch at a local To honor your own mother or 3,800 educators. Weingarten thanked Detroit soup kitchen, you and your another special woman in your Whatever you decide to do for “It’s astonishing that teachers Mayor Mike Duggan, Judge mom will enjoy quality time to - life, consider visiting miracle - Mom this Mother’s Day, con - and other school employees Rhodes and others, including gether, while also feeling good foundation.org/mothers to sider celebrating a little differ - have been working diligently to Gov. Rick Snyder, for their help learn more about the campaign ently. While Mom should still about helping the community. educate our kids in under-re - and to make a tax-deductible take center stage, you can Gifts that Give Back donation. add a lot more meaning to the You could forego a tangible gift holiday by thinking outside the altogether and instead make a Use Your Talent box. donation in your Mom’s name 2681 S Schaefer Detroit 48217 to charity.
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Page 7A WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Amyre wins first place in HELP WANTED Former students plan Appreciation banquet for the Detroit ACT-SO (1) Hire Power Job Fair 15135 Hamilton Highland retired teacher Competition Park, MI 48203 John Fleming Long term employment ($9 to $10 per hour) which may turn dents have maintained con - into a career. 800.711.4430 nection with him through the years and are now in the midst of planning an appreciation (2) Student Painters banquet in his honor. Summer job ($9.00/hr The committee for this appre - with monthly increase 0.25/hr ciation banquet is extending from May until summer ends) the invitation to include any students and faculty members Contact Alexa Moore of Northrup/Sabbath Elemen - 734.306.9872 tary School. [email protected] Come and celebrate with all (College/high school student; the familiar faces you have 18 years and older; 40 hrs/wk; missed over the years. Join us and have car) as we renew friendships, rem - John Fleming inisce about the “good old (4) DTE Energy days,” and share life experi - Mr. Fleming began teaching in 150 positions Call Cen - ences of the past and present. ter downtown Detroit (Penob - River Rouge in 1952 and re - tired in 1986. During this time, scot building) The event will be held on May Mr. Fleming made a difference 313.235.0683 csrposi - 15, 2016. For additional infor - in the lives of many of River [email protected] mation, contact: Rouge’s children. Through ex - cellent teaching skills, care Johnnie Burgess (5) Detroit Forming, INC (manufacturing of plastic and concern, and extra efforts, 313-463-1028 packaging for the food indus - Mr. Fleming helped his stu - [email protected] dents grow and develop into try) Dorothy Gibbs intelligent, productive adults. 19100 W. Eight South - 313-389-1777 field, RD 48075 At the age of 94, Mr. Fleming 248.352.8108 Karly or continues to tutor adults in Tony Bell Amyre Tigue won first place in the the drawing category Chuck Call in person or reading, and he also volun - 313-554-1141 teers at a number of cultural walk-in between 9:00am Willie Harrison The Detroit NAACP a surface by means of events in the city. Thus, he – 3:00 pm 313-656-8770 Youth Council ACT-SO lines executed by hand or continues to be a role model [email protected] Competition was held computer (digital) gener - Shift Openings: 2nd and 3rd for aspiring teachers and last week. The competi - ated processes. Mon – Fri; and ½ day every younger generations. George & Helene Waters Many of Mr. Fleming’s stu - 734-394-2750 tion was held on Satur - other Sat ($10/hr; over - day, April 23 at the All Gold Medal winners time pay; and benefits) Detroit Branch NAACP will receive the Grand List your HELP WANTED Office located at 8220 Prize of All Expenses ADS HERE. TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Second Avenue.. ACT- Paid to compete in the Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting SO stands for Afro-Acad - National NAACP ACT-SO fOR MORE INFORMATION emic, Cultural, Competition. The Na - CALL 313-928-2955 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 Phone: (313) 928-2955 Fax: (313) 928-3014 Technological, Scientific tional NAACP ACT-SO Olympics. It is an Competition will be held Email: [email protected] Olympics of the mind. from July 14-17, 2016 in Website: www.telegramnews.net This contest is open only Cincinnati, OH. Gina C. Wilson Steward Publisher to high school students. JC Wall Founder Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community This was the first year for 71 years River Rouge participated in the Act-So Competi - tion. Amyre Tigue won first place in the the drawing category to represent our school in the national competition. In the Drawing competi - tion, the art of represent - ing forms and figures on
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Page 8A WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Kevin Durant’s Mom To Get Lifetime Mother’s Day Movie From Page 1A ‘The Real MVP’ in 1870, partly as a response to America’s long and bloody When an emotional Kevin Du - civil war, came to be known as rant accepted the 2014 NBA the “Mother’s Day Proclama - Most Valuable Player Award tion”. and dubbed his mother “the So this Mother’s Day, by all real MVP,” he sparked more means, cook your mom a spe - than just a viral Internet meme. cial meal, and give her a card to tell her she’s special. If Lifetime is scheduled to air you’re a dad, of course you “The Real MVP: The Wanda should teach your children to Pratt Story,” produced by Fla - honor their mother, appreciate vor Unit, Queen Latifah and her hard work, and give her a Shakim Compere’s entertain - day off not just today but every ment organization. It will pre - week. mier on Lifetime Saturday, May But teach them also that 7, 2016 8/7c Mother’s Day has its roots in political activism for peace and Pratt is also on board as an ex - reconciliation. Tell them it was ecutive producer. Pratt gave born of community work to im - birth to Durant’s older brother prove living conditions, and Tony at age 18, and to Durant that it’s a day to honor not only three years later. one’s own mother but all For more information visit mothers. www.mommadurant.com. Happy Mother’s Day!
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That is incorrect. These busi - ganized a Mothers' Friendship flowers-and-candy version of nesses profit from it, but Day to bring together soldiers Mother’s Day is familiar to us they’re not the reason it ex - and civilians of varying politi - today. But many people have ists. cal beliefs. It became an an - never even heard of Anna and Mother’s Day was started in nual event for several years, to Ann Marie Jarvis, or of the the early 20th century by an promote peace and friendship. prequel to Anna Jarvis’ story. American, Anna Jarvis, who In 1907, two years after Ann In 1872, when Anna was only incidentally never became a Marie died, her daughter about eight years old, another mother. Born in 1864, she Anna, now in her forties, American had already lobbied was 12 years old when she started an aggressive cam - for Mother’s Day. That was heard her mother, Ann Marie paign to establish Mother’s poet, writer, editor and politi - Jarvis, praying that she hoped Day in the US. Within a couple cal activist Julia Ward Howe, someone would start a com - of years it caught on, and in who asked that June 2 be ob - memoration day to recognize 1914 it became an official hol - served as Mother's Day. Her the service mothers render to iday in the US. Many countries efforts were unsuccessful, but humanity in every field of life. adapted the US holiday, her “Appeal to womanhood Anna never forgot that prayer. changing the date to fit exist - throughout the world”, written Ann Marie’s prayer was no ing celebrations that honored maudlin sentiment about mothers. For instance, Moth - motherhood. It was rooted in ering Sunday in the United her social and peace activism Kingdom is the fourth Sunday and community work. She of Lent (the 40-day period be - had formed Mothers’ Day fore Easter). Work Clubs in the churches in Sadly, Anna Jarvis was dis - West Virginia, where she mayed to see the rapid com - lived. Through these clubs, mercialization of Mother’s women joined hands and suc - Day. She remarked: “A printed cessfully addressed local card means nothing except health and sanitation issues that you are too lazy to write to that caused many child the woman who has done deaths. more for you than anyone in During the American Civil War the world. And candy! You (1861-65), Ann Marie urged take a box to mother — and the clubs to stay neutral and then eat most of it yourself. A to nurse soldiers on both pretty sentiment.” sides. After the war, she or - That sentimental, apolitical,
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Page 10A Telegram Events Calendar WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016
TELEGRAM COMMUNITY HERITAGE PLAZA INSTALLATION
TAYLOR - The Heritage Plaza project, which began last year as CALENDAR the city celebrated its 90th anniversary, will have its third instal - DEARBORN HEIGHTS bleached paper in bright col - voice your concerns or share lation of engraved pavers dedicated on Saturday, May 14 at 12 City Council Meeting ors, magazines, CDs, VHS ideas on improving our All noon. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at City tapes and DVDs are NOT AC - American City. Meet at 33455 At this time, we will be dedicating some 22 new pavers, including Hall located at 6045 Fenton, CEPTABLE. Warren Rd. at the Inspire The - pavers for those public schools which have closed in past years. there will be a city council ater. We are especially seeking former students of the following meeting beginning at 8:00PM. For more information, call schools to attend this dedication: (734) 287-6550. Westland Farmer’s Market DETROIT The Westland Farmer’s Mar - Goodell School, Strowig School (which closed in 1926!), Horger Youth Musical Talents Saturday, May 7, 2016 - ket will be held at the Farmers School, Smith School, LeBlanc School, Crowley School, Finlay Come listen to the Detroit chil - 10:00am - 1:00pm Market Pavillion located at School, Hamilton School, and Huff Jr. High School. Our aim is to dren and youth who took ad - 1901 N Carlson. The Market schedule two installations and dedications in the plaza each year, vantage of the $20,000 gift of Taylor on Watch will take place every Thursday one in the spring and one in the fall. from The Dresner Foundation The Taylor on Watch program, from 3-7p.m. The Market is to provide tuition-free music featuring Neighborhood being held through October. Please contact us if you’d like an order form or more information lessons. On Thursday, May 5, Watch, will hold an informa - on the Heritage Plaza project. Order forms are also available at 2016, 6:00 pm at the Paul tional meeting at McDowell El - WYANDOTTE city hall and the public library. Robeson Theater, Northwest ementary School, 22929 Brest Wyandotte Stars Vintage Activities Center (18100 Mey - Road, at 7 p.m. May 12. Baseball Game Following the Noon dedication, the historical society will observe ers Rd), the youth will show Everyone is welcome to at - Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2PM, its annual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony, with indoor reception case their musical talents. tend and the event is free to come out to see the Wyan - held immediately afterward. the public. dotte Stars take on the Rich - Mother’s Day Bazaar mond Bees at Memorial Field. Thursday, May 5, 2016 and WAYNE The Wyandotte Stars is a his - Fanny’s Floral Design & Gifts Friday May 6, 2016 at the Organization Committee toric or vintage base ball club Williams Community Center Meeting that recreates this early Amer - 313.928.3569 (8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.) there The Organization Committee ican pastime using the rules Perfect for weddings & funerals will be a Mother’s Day Bazaar will meet to discuss ongoing and customs of the 19th cen - from noon to 6PM. Admission projects and ideas to help ad - tury. is free and vendor tables are vocate for the Main Street pro - available for rent. For more in - gram, manage volunteers, City Council formation, call 628-2039. and fund raiser for the revital - Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7PM, Millennium Laundry ization of our historic down - city council will meet in the ECORSE town. Please meet Monday, council chambers of Wyan - City Council Meeting May 9, 2016 at 1 Towne dotte city hall (3200 Biddle Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from Square St. Ave., Ste. 300). 7:30-9PM, there will be a city council meeting at the Ecorse Wayne Farmer’s Market * city hall, located at 3869 W. From May to October, the Jefferson Ave. Wayne’s Farmer Market will Are you a meet weekly to sell local fresh ROMULUS produce and artisan goods. Senior Star? Same Day Service City Council Meeting The Wayne Farmer’s Market *Washers up to 80 lbs. We are looking for Monday, May 9, 2016 at will meet Wednesday, May 11, *Drop Off Service 7:30PM there will be a city 2016 from 3-7PM at Goudy people 80 years council meeting held in the Park Amphitheater (3355 S. *Maytag Equipment old and older to Council Chambers of the Ro - Wayne Rd.). *Commercial Accounts Welcome mulus City Hall, located at feature in the 11111 Wayne Rd., 48174. WESTLAND Telegram Newspa - Last Load at 9:00pm Mornings with the Mayor on Art Class the Road per. 969 Southfield Rd Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:30AM, Mr. Dewey Faulkner Westland residents have a Call us at Accepting all Major Credit Cards & EBT will be teaching basic art and great interactive way to con - 313-928-2955 & drawing at the Senior Center, nect with the Mayor. Mayor Lincoln Park share information 36525 Bibbins St. William R. Wild and his staff (313) 388-5003 are available to answer your about your TAYLOR questions, or you can simply Senior Star Hours: 8am-11pm FREE SHRED DAY The City Clerk's Office and Shred Legal LLC is again hold - ing the City of Taylor's annual Free Shred Day at the City Hall complex, 23555 Goddard Road. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7.
All vehicles must be in line by 12:45 p.m. There is a two to three small box or 100-pound limit per person. The site will be completely secured and all the shredded material will be recycled.
City Clerk Cindy Bower recom - mends that to prevent identity theft, residents should shred confidential materials; papers which could be used to steal your identity; and documents that could cause harm in the hands of criminals. Those items include materials such as bank/credit card state - ments, canceled checks or credit cards, white ledger paper and envelopes, manila folders, etc. Newspaper, plastic, cardboard, May 5 2016_Layout 1 5/7/2016 3:02 PM Page 11
Page 11A SPORTS WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Lions fill holes on the Offense THROCKMORTON’S and Defensive Line BARBER SHOP 313.386.9112 By: Butch Davis - Sports Reporter “TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY!” ______Finally the Detroit Red Wings was, in WALK-INS WELCOME!!! fact, the aggressor on the ice as in a thriller of a game beating the Tampa Bay 479 Salliotte Lighting 2-0 this pass Sunday night while trimming its deficit to 2-1 in a combative Mon-Tues: 9:30pm - 6:00pm series that's seen the Lightning's grip be - come a tad looser. Now the Red Wings Thurs - Sat: 9:30 - 6:00pm this past Tuesday nigh have a chance to NOW” Open on Wednesdays even it with another victory at Joe Louis featuring Arena. Tampa Bay center Brian Boyle skated toward the locker room at the end ‘SMITTY the BARBER ’ of Game 3 flapping his arms, indicating that the Red Wings forward Justin Ab - delkader was too chicken to fight him. Abdelkader said he gladly would've obliged, only that fighting with a taped hand calls for a game misconduct. "It's kind of funny, but if he wants to do that, that's what he wants to show, whatever," Abdelkader said. "It doesn't affect me at all because I know what type of player I am. I stand up for myself when I'm healthy." New Offensive Tackle Taylor Decker, 16th pick from Ohio State poses with the Lions brass in Allen Park Jeff Blashill decided to give Petr Mrazek Photo by Butch Davis the nod in Game 3. Mrazek faced only 16 shots Sunday, however his contributions The Lions had 10 draft picks, I like Bob Quinn said, right now a lot all) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Ala - helped the Red Wings shut down what they did with their first Five, of the coaches and scouts and bama. Tampa's top line. Tyler Johnson, Nikita solidifying the offensive line and myself, we’re still working on The Detroit Lions selected C Kucherov and Alex Killorn combined for getting immediate help at posi - some of the rookie free agent Graham Glasgow with their tions of need on the defense. I 15 points in the first two games but that process, which will go on here third-round pick (95th overall) STYLES OF FASHION line didn't even register a shot on net in a can't really complain about the SHIRTS, TIES & CUFFLINKS picks this year. Did they swing for for the next couple days. of the 2016 NFL Draft. Michi - 2-0 loss this past Sunday. The newly Nothing to confirm on any of gan. Bring in this Ad for 20% Off formed trio of Abdelkader, Luke Glenden - the fences? No, however, I don't those, I won’t confirm any of The Detroit Lions selected S ing and Riley Sheahan had plenty to do think they are going to strike out Two Locations with that. with many of their picks either. I the signings until Thursday Miles Killebrew with their liked the focus on the trenches, when we actually sign the ac - fourth-round pick (111th over - Detroit Location In the meanwhile this past Tuesday hoping we pick up some free tual contracts. So, I know all) of the 2016 NFL Draft. 18461 W. McNichols Detroit - our Wings look the tie the se - agent LB's, and DB's though. If there’s some stuff out there, Southern Utah. 48219 ries with Tampa Bay and it was the Lions can establish some sort but I’m not going to comment The Detroit Lions selected OL of run game, the passing game or confirm any of those things Joe Dahl with their fifth-round River Rouge Location not easy. The Lighting took a will only get better. Now the you might have seen.” Here pick (151st overall) of the 2016 Telegram Business Center 2-0 lead to the midway of the first days of participant coming are the following players NFL Draft. Washington State. 10748 W. Jefferson Ave Suite #204 second period until the Red to the headquarters in Allen drafted this year by the Detroit The Detroit Lions selected LB (313) 310-7813 Park for off-season workouts Wings finally got on the score - Lions. Antwione Williams with their for this season has begun. In board at the 14:53 mark when The Detroit Lions introduced fifth-round pick (169th overall) Phase one of the off-season first-round pick OT Taylor of the 2016 NFL Draft. Georgia Darren Helm scored from a workout program, players are Decker, 16th pick, Ohio State. Southern. pass from Glendening and allowed to take part only in The Detroit Lions selected DT The Detroit Lions selected QB Smith. With 10 second re - weight room and conditioning 579 Visger Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 A’Shawn Robinson with their drills, as well as classroom [email protected] maining in the second period second-round pick (46th over - Detroit Lions -Page 12A Gustav Nyquist with an assist work. All Repairs: Shoes, Purses, Luggage etc. from Shenhan tie the score up at two goals apiece. However, late in the third period Alex The Tigers Improve Palat put the light on to give By Butch Davis OWNER 313-382-2662 Tampa Bay a 3-2 lead. The week included Miguel Cabrera imum 20.0 innings), Zimmer - Red Wings now trail in the se - (.387, 12 H, 3 HR, 24 TB), Nick mann finished first in ERA, tied ries three games to one. Castellanos (.440, 8 RBI, 21 TB, for first in wins, second in in - .840 SLG). However, last week nings pitched and 10th in big supermen were fueled by V- strikeouts. The right-hander Mart’s exceptional week, and by held opponents to a .224 bat - Jordan Zimmermann (2-0, 1.32 ting average and has given up Coop’s ERA, 13.2 IP, 8 SO). Detroit just one home run. In his Tigers designated hitter Victor fourth start of the season on Martinez has been named the April 25th against the Oakland American League Player of the Athletics, Washington’s sec - Casual Wear Week for the period ending May ond round pick in the 2007 Men & Women Clothing 1st. Martinez batted .519 (14- MLB Draft had his consecutive for-27) with eight runs scored, scoreless innings streak ***NEW LOCATION*** five doubles, three home runs snapped at 24.1 innings. 217 Middlebelt Garden City and eight RBI over seven games The hometown Tigers will be in to claim his fifth career AL Player town for three as the visiting of the Week Award, most re - Texas Rangers come to Com - Phone: cently with the Tigers on May 15, erica Park this weekend (Fri - Detroit Tigers designated hitter 2011. The announcement was day, Saturday, and Sunday). 313-903-7255 Victor Martinez has been named made this past Monday after - the American League Player of noon, by the MLB Network. the Week Also this past Monday The Detroit Tigers went 6-1 afternoon Detroit Tigers starting and improved their overall pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has record to 14-10, respectable been voted American League for second place in the AL Pitcher of the Month for April. Central standing. Entering Zimmermann compiled a 5-0 play today, Detroit’s powerful record with a 0.55 ERA and 23 offense sits second among AL strikeouts in 33.0 innings pitched teams in runs scored (115) and over five appearances to claim “Where the RBI (110), and is third in bat - his first career Pitcher of the ting average (.269), on-base Month Award, and the first for Casual People percentage (.323) and slug - the Tigers since Justin Verlander Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zim - in September 2012. Among mermann has been voted Ameri - Go” ging percentage (.433). Note - can League Pitcher of the Month qualifying starters in the AL (min - worthy performances last for April May 5 2016_Layout 1 5/7/2016 3:02 PM Page 12
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Jake Rudock with their sixth- round (fifth overall) selection round pick (191st overall) of in the 2013 NFL Draft, the 2016 NFL Draft. Michigan. Ansah’s career totals include The Detroit Lions selected DT 46 games (44 starts), 128 Anthony Zettel with their sixth- total tackles (95 solo), 30.0 round pick (202nd overall) of sacks, nine forced fumbles the 2016 NFL Draft. Penn and two fumble recoveries. State. Additionally, the Lions signed The Detroit Lions selected LS free agent LB Zaviar Gooden. Jimmy Landes with their sixth- Gooden joins the Lions after round pick (210th overall) of spending the 2013-14 sea - the 2016 NFL Draft. Baylor. sons with the Tennessee Ti - The Detroit Lions selected RB tans, where he appeared in 24 Dwayne Washington with their games (three starts). seventh-round pick (236th Finally the Lions fired two overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. scouts this past Monday, as Boise State. part of their continued person - In additional moves this past nel department shakeup Monday the Lions signs free under new general manager agent LB Zaviar Gooden and Bob Quinn. Chad Henry, the also announced that they have team's longtime East Coast exercised the fifth-year option scout, and Darren Anderson, on the contract of DE Ezekiel a Midwest scout in his fourth Ansah. Ansah was named to year with the team, were fired. the 2015 Pro Bowl and earned Quinn declined to get into Second Team All-Pro honors specifics when asked about from the Associated Press last potential front-office turnover season after leading the Lions after the NFL draft Saturday. in sacks with a career-high "The scouting staff, you know, 14.5, which also ranked third we’re still in the evaluation in the NFL. He became the process,” he said. “So I really first Lions DE to be named to have no updates on that.” the Pro Bowl since DE Robert The staff of the Lions will be Porcher in 2002. In a nutshell, still at work as their rookie Ansah’s was the Lions’ first- camp is just around the cor - ner.
CITY OF TAYLOR TO HOLD ARMED FORCES DAY
This year the celebration will be honoring Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans with a "Challenge Coin" and certifi - cate from the City of Taylor. All Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are invited to attend. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS The Truman High School Band and JROTC Color Cinco De Mayo Cinco de Mayo Bar Southfield, MI Guard will be highlighted. Members of the Police and Celebration! Crawl Boston Fire Departments will partici - May 5, 2016 at 5:00 PM May 5, 2016 at 4:00 PM Cinco de Mayo Cele - pate along with local digni - University of Michigan- daily until May 6, 2016 bration taries and members of Post Dearborn Hard Rock Cafe May 5, 2016 at 4:00 PM 4422 VFW and Post 200 4901 Evergreen Road 45 Monroe Street De - Woody's Diner American Legion. Dearborn, MI 48128 troit, MI 208 Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, MI Refreshments will be available The Taylor Veterans Museum and the museum will be open. CINCO DE MAYO Commission is holding the Tequila's Temptations 2016 Armed Forces Day on on Cinco de Mayo! CREDIT RESTORA - Start Date: Saturday, May 14. May 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM TION AND EDUCATION Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 11:00am The Community House, SEMINAR The event will begin at 11 End Date: Hackett Room May 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM a.m. in the Cameron Priebe Saturday, May 14, 2016 - Holiday Inn Express Plaza inside the City Hall 380 South Bates Street 1:00pm complex at 23555 Goddard. Birmingham, MI Northwestern Hghway The event is free. 48009 TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting
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CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE PATRICIA HUDSON-JOHNSON CITY CLERK CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE
NOXIOUS WEEDS ORDINANCE CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF RIVER ROUGE To any Owner of Lands Situated Within the City of Ecorse, County of Wayne SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS AND GRASS and State of Michigan Please take notice, that all noxious weeds and/or vegetation growing and all Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing and all dead grass and dead grass and brush on any land within the City of River Rouge, County of brush on any land within the City of Ecorse, County of Wayne and State of Wayne, State of Michigan, must be cut down, destroyed and removed on or Michigan, must be cut down, destroyed and removed on or before the first before the 15th day of May, 2016, to prevent such weed and/or vegetation from day of May, 2016 to prevent such weeds from going to seed or blossom, as going to seed or to blossom, as the case may be, and to prevent potential the case may be, and to prevent such dead grass and brush from becoming breeding ground for mosquitoes, rodents or other, that would pose a threat to a fire hazard. the public health, safety and welfare.
Failure to comply with this notice on or before the above mentioned date shall Failure to comply with this notice on or before the above mentioned date and make any party so failing liable for the actual costs incurred by the City for the periods stated in the ordinance, being as often as required during the cutting, destroying and removing said noxious weed and dead grass and months of May through October of each year, shall be cause for the city to re - brush by said City. move the violation and assess the cost cutting, destroying and/or removing to be levied and collected against said lands in the same manner as prescribed A statement of said cost shall be mailed to the owner and occupant, if any. If by the City Charter and Code of Ordinances. the statement is not paid by 1/1 following the cutting season, the unpaid sum shall be placed on the tax roll and be charged against the parcel or property Patricia H. Johnson involved. City Clerk
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Page 14A WEEK OF MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2016 Obama’s visit NATIONAL CHRISTIANS IN ACTION CCRRIIMMEE AALLEERRTTSS From Page 1A HOST THEIR ANNUAL RIVER ROUGE stated the male came over to federal government might be April 30th, 2016 able help us do even more. 2016 OUTSTANDING At 0133hrs, an officer was pa - her home 15 minutes prior to trolling near Jefferson & Cora police arrival and had been WOMEN IN CHRIST “Working together, we can fix when he observed a white van banging obn her front door, the water crisis in the short Saturday, May 7, 2016 circling the area for the last while he yelled for her to open term while helping the people several minutes and had a tail the door. So when she 7:00pm of Flint and their city with long- light missing. The officer initi - wouldn’t open the door he Beulah Baptist Church term recovery. I understand the ated a Traffic Stop at LeBlanc began kicking the main steel people of Flint are frustrated, 5651 Middlebelt Rd & Jefferson. The officer made door. He broken the wooden angry and tired of dealing with contact with the male driver frame that encased the door. Westland, MI 48186 the water crisis. I often get and female passenger . The The female states she could asked how this has affected me For more information contact driver handed a Michigan hear him vomiting on the front and I always say ‘not nearly as Identification Card along with porch before he went and sat Rev. George Williams much as it has affected the the passenger. Both checked in his vehicle. She told officer people of Flint.’ We need to clear with LEIN The officer she ended the relationship 9 keep the focus on restoring the 4-H Children’s Art Exchange asked the male if there were months, I mean 9 times ago. water quality in Flint while help - Michigan, USA and the People’s Republic of narcotics in the vehicle, and She states love don’t live here ing people with short-term and first he stated “no”, then stated anymore and she had he locks China long-term recovery needs. after the officer told him the K- changed , but he managed to 9 “Steel” would be utilized, the steal the key, like before, but th “In today’s meetings with the male stated he had a small this time he stole it from his Thursday, May 12 2016 President it was clear that he bag of marijuana. The driver daughter. The male was cares about what happened Ecorse Public Library was taken and secured in the placed under arrest for ob - and is interested in doing what patrol vehicle. The driver structing an d Damage to 48184 W. Jefferson Ave he can to help, too. I believe stated the marijuana was in a Property. He was transported that today we continued to Ecorse, MI 48229 black coat behind the center to the police station where he build strong partnerships based console. The officer also ob - was booked allowed to make 5:00 PM-7:00PM on a mutual understanding that served a small red canvas bag a call, then housed. all levels of government work - $FREE next to the coat, and once ing together will solve the prob - opened, discovered a Chrome April 29th, 2016 PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY TO lems facing the people of Flint Cobra FS380 handgun At 22010hr, officers re - and help move Flint forward.” REGISTER AT 313-389-2030 wrapped in a black t-shirt in - sponded to a Domestic Vio - side the bag. The handgun lence call in the 1st Block of was loaded with 7 live rounds Cora Street. Upon arrival offi - and the handgun was made cer spoke to a 41 year old fe - Follow us on Twitter safe. He was advised he was male who states her 45 year twitter.com/telegramnews under arrest for CCW and old husband assaulted her. VPHC. The female was trans - She states she was in her Join our Facebook ported home by another offi - bedroom when her intoxicated cer. husband canme into the room Fan page and started forcing her to kiss www.facebook.com/telegramnews April 30th, 2016 him. And when she refused At 0337hrs, a 911 call came and asked him to leave he be - into the station reporting a dis - came enraged and began turbance and an unwanted choking her . She started party, in the 1st Block of East screaming and her son heard Cicotte Street. Officers arrived and called 911.The husband and were already advised that took off running through the a 40 year old male was the un - kitchen back door. Officer wanted (husband) person. heard a chain link fence rat - The male was sitting in a white tling as though someone was 2014 Chrysler 200 parked in jumping a fence, and it was front of the residence. A 15 him and he managed to elude year old female (the suspect the officer. A search of the daughter)answered the door area turned up nothing. The when officers knocked, and 39 female suffered marks and year old female His ex- bruises all around her neck wife)stood next to her and and she refused medical at - tention.
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Poetry Lives in Inkster ASK ALMA By: Mary Jane Pope - Contributing Writer WE JUST BURIED MAMA AND MY SISTER WON’T TALK TO US
never leaves you, ever. Some can handle it and others, well, we (and yes, that means me) start to sink. Pardon me one Mississippi while I ponder, am I the only one who rec - ognizes that your sister’s last wish regarding her mother wasn’t ac - cepted, or even acknowledged? I mean you guys dismissed it and didn’t take the time to discuss or consider the possibility. Regard - less if you agreed or not, she de - served a conversation. If honestly Dear Alma, you forgot, apologize. Cause I re - ally don’t think it’s about the dress, We need advice. Recently our do you? It sounds to me like your mom died and one of our sisters sister is overwhelmed by grief as hasn’t spoken to us since. Rea - I’m sure you all are. So before you son being, my sister wanted pass judgment while taunting her Participants from the second annual Lyrical Explosion at the Inkster Public Library mama to be buried in her favorite tears, please pause, rewind and Photo by Daisy Truss dress. Let me clarify, I’m not talk - identify her pain for what it is. ing about one of my mom’s Leanna Hicks Inkster Public members of the Downriver over, everyone was a poet, dresses, I’m talking about a dress Some folks grieve by retreating. Library in partnership with Poets and Playwrights and an having created a sweet verse that belonged to my sister. I didn’t They about-face towards a path to Inkster Family Literacy Move - “open mic” session. Members in a game based on the think much about it at the time, I darkness because they just can’t ment hosted their second an - of the audience shared poetry names of popular candy. The just thought she was crazy. While imagine happiness without their nual “Lyrical Explosion” on from Langston Hughes, Emily evening ended with a plea my other sisters were dealing with loved one. Don’t misread or criti - Thursday, April 28th at 6:00 Dickinson, Miley Cyrus, Prince, from Dennis White, Down the announcements and program, cize her for that. What would pm. The event was held in and others. Literacy Specialist River Poets and Playwright I went out and bought mama a re - warm my heart is to see you and celebration of National Poetry Arlene Reese shared an origi - President, to keep poetry alive ally nice, new dress to be buried your other siblings rally behind her Month, which celebrates po - nal piece dedicated to the year round. He invited aspir - in. I delivered it to the funeral and address the issue. Take the home and with all that we were time to visit with her and listen. etry’s vital place in our culture. memory of Jackie Robinson. ing poets to attend the group’s working on finalizing the funeral, I Note I didn’t say talk. Nope, let her The program included special However, before the night was meetings which are held from just forgot to mention it. Or maybe do the talking. Give her a chance readings of original work by 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first I just didn’t take her seriously, to introduce you to her heartache. Tuesday of each month at anyway, she won’t talk to us. She You didn’t before, I think it’s time. Bacon District Memorial Li - said we disrespected her by bury - Become each other’s anchor. It’s brary in Wyandotte. ing our mother in a new dress. It’s about you all positioning your - been three months now and my selves above the pettiness and HOW MANY TIMES DOES oldest sister wants us to make up. putting out this fire that divides My take on what’s happening is, you. YOUR “Whatever, she is crazy, so I don’t care!” It really doesn’t bother me I don’t have to confirm for you, DOLLAR TRAVEL GET one bit that we don’t talk, so I grieving the death of your mother don’t see the problem. If the rest is one of the most agonizingly, ex - AROUND YOUR ACTIVE IN of us get along and only one sister cruciating experiences ever. has a problem, that’s her problem Check your mouth, don’t let your COMMUNITY? YOUR to fix. I feel like she will come pain speak for you. You can dis - You have the power!!! around when she comes to her agree without being dismissive. COMMUNITY senses, because I don’t have time Your haughty approach and con - to play into her selfishness. I told descending attitude, Miss Sassy, you how I feel about it. My sisters are just like two flat tires, until you Now use it! and I read your column every make a change, your family feud week. How do you think we of foolishness will remain parked Shop in your community should handle this situation? Do right where it is. Look for your you agree with her or me? Alma Gill’s newsroom experience copy of the Signed, spans more than 25 years, includ - New Dress vs. Old Mess ing various roles at USA Today, TELEGRAM Newsday and the Washington NEWSPAPER Dear New Dress vs. Old Mess, Post. Email questions to: al - in: [email protected]. Follow My condolences on the loss of her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” Dearborn Hts, your mother. It’s really one of the and Twitter @almaaskalma. 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