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Volume 70 Number 2 www.telegramnews.net WEEK OF AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14 2013 50¢ TELEGRAM 90% OF OUR NEWS YOU WON’T FIND IN ANY OTHER NEWS MEDIA IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT A conversation with Ecorse welcomes Mayor Hampton New School Superintendent By Christian Young - Contributing Writer

CY: What would you like the cit- izens to know about the state of the city, with everything going on? HH? I would like to suggest that we’re stable. We’re in a mode of reestablishing ourselves and our financial and economic foot- ing. Economic meaning our commercial development, our tax base, and trying to address that issue in a realistic way with the goal of reinventing Inkster, which is starting in earnest. We’ll be meeting next Tuesday Hillard Hampton with Harvey Hollins, who is Governor Snyder’s Urban and Economic Development With Inkster going through Initiative representative. We’ll some tough times, there are also be meeting with our lobby- many questions on the minds of ist Ken Cole, along with others the residents. I sat down with that have been at the table; Inkster Mayor Hilliard Hampton, Starfish Family Services, the Jr. to get his views and thoughts National Bar Association along on the issues facing the city. with SEMCOG. It’s an attempt Superintendent Parker hit the ground running interacting with the high school students. This will be broken into three to address the economic impact parts. In this first part, Hampton It is with great pleasure that I that has hit Inkster over the past with the responsibility of serv- a new path to 21st century and I discuss issues of econom- introduce myself to you. My 10, 15, even 20 years. That ing the children and communi- college and career readiness ic development, crime, and effort is reassuring. So I’d say name is Thomas E. Parker, ty of Ecorse. for all students. Ecorse Public youth activity. in a nutshell, creating stability and I am the new School’s learning environ- and promise and moving the Superintendent of Ecorse Moreover, I am excited to join ments, tailored educational Chris Young: How are you city forward is our goal. Public Schools. - A School of a District that has been a ben- plans and state-of-the-art mayor? Choice District. I am honored efit to the community for technology allow the District’s Hilliard Hampton: Things are CY: Is the city still under the that the Ecorse Board of years. I will work to sustain going well students to compete with their Consent Agreement? Education has entrusted me this tradition while also forging Inkster on page 2A Ecorse Schools page 7A Gun Violence leading cause Election Results of death of Black Children By Freddie Allen - NNPA Washington Correspondent Detroit Election Results

Write-in Other 5,916 Krystal Crittendon 5,295 Lisa Howse 4,581 DETROIT CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE (100%)

Saunteel Jenkins 51,917 Brenda Jones 45,524 David Bullock 15,734 Roy McCalister Jr. 13,397 Monica Lewis-Patrick 9,751 Angles Lisa Hunt 5,513 Cedric Banks 5,317 Jessica Rayford-Clark 4,507

DETROIT CITY COUNCIL DIS- WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Gun Defense Fund, a nonprofit, Mike Duggan Benny Napoleon TRICT 1 (100%) violence is the leading cause of child advocacy group. James Tate 9.349 Wanda death among Black children The report titled, “Protect The people have spoken. The Detroit Mayor Jan Hill 2,001 and teens, according to a new Children, Not Guns 2013,” candidates for the November Write-in Darryl Brown 1,617 10% report by the Children’s painted grim picture of the General Election for Metropolitan Mike Duggan 44,395 Election Results page 3A Gun Violence page 12A Detroit are as follows: Benny N. Napoleon 28,532 Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14, 2013 Inkster NEWS FROM CAPITAL from page 1A

HH: Yes. Senators Stabenow, Levin this community. People know But we’re all part and parcel to things, they see things. We this. We’re either victims, CY: What are some of the initia- need them to realize that we’re bystanders, or watchful partici- announce Job Training tives the city will undertake to all in this together. Above and pants. These bullets don’t have foster economic growth? beyond that, in terms of the names on them. If folks break HH: Well, I think just an ongoing Support for Veterans police effort, we have to broad- into your neighbor’s home, that effort by the city to be business en our collaboration with the impacts your sense of security. friendly, without violating our state police and the drug We have to make it clear, ordinances or zoning laws. It’s enforcement units with creating whether through the media or important that people feel com- a Special Task Force. I am social networks, that we all fortable doing business here in pleased to say that the state have a responsibility to assist in Inkster and that the process is police have been a great asset reducing crime in our communi- not overburdensome or trou- to us and have extended them- ty bling. That’s important. No. 2 is selves to us, so not only do we not to just wait until people have state trooper patrol cars in CY: Like the marches that have come knocking on our door, but the city, but they are helping us been going on, or the lawn actually go out and solicit busi- with the investigation of these signs that say “I’m not a snitch, ness. A business attraction and homicides. I’m a neighbor.” retention program needs to be HH: Exactly. That’s the sort of in full bloom, so we know what CY: Are there any suggestions thing I’m talking about. I saw the views or concerns are for you may have for the changing one time, at Middlebelt Baptist the businesses that are here of culture, with the whole “no Church, that there was some and we can react accordingly. Debbie Stabenow Carl Levin snitching” culture? Some of the conversation around putting a For businesses that aren’t here reasons people may not speak jingle together or something we have to let them know that WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. up is because they don’t want to that encourages people to par- Sen. Levin said: “We have no we’re here and open for busi- Senators Debbie Stabenow be viewed as a snitch, and if ticipate. more important obligation than ness. Those are our efforts. they are viewed as a snitch, and Carl Levin today supporting the men and announced federal job training then there’s a fear of retribution. CY: There’s so many factors women who have risked all to CY: One thing that may attract HH: That’s a legitimate concern. that go into crime. You may support for homeless women protect us,” Levin said. “And or repel business is the amount There are a few things I would have some that do it because veterans and veterans with we can give them no greater of crime. There’s been a rash of always suggest to anyone that they’re genuinely bad, but you families in Southeast support than to help them get crime this year, especially dur- decides to assist in giving infor- may have some, for example Michigan. Detroit Rescue the training they need to join ing the summer. What are mation to the authorities on some of the youth, because Mission Ministries is one of 22 the workforce.” some of your ideas and plans crime and criminal activity. First they feel they have nothing to recipients across the country for tackling it? of all, be assured that there is do. What are some ideas for that was awarded the compet- Detroit Rescue Mission HH: Obviously crime is one of always confidentiality with the youth activities, say for parks itive grant. Services provided Ministries will receive the issues we can’t work hard numbers we provide. The num- and recreation? will include job-placement, on- $101,100 from the Department enough at. Obviously we’ve bers that we provide and when HH: I do understand the impor- the-job and classroom training, of Labor’s Veterans’ had a recent spike in homicides, they speak, is done in strict con- tance of recreation and youth career counseling, life skills with the last being on (July) Employment and Training fidentiality. Also, understand activities in order to reduce the and money management men- 13th. Engaging the communi- Service, Homeless Female that you don’t necessarily have amount of idle time youth may toring, and help finding hous- ty,getting the citizens to cooper- Veterans and Veterans with to give up anything. If you’re have on their hands. ing. ate with us, become the eyes Families Program. Support is giving information, you don’t Recreation was important to me and ears of the city and report awarded on a competitive necessarily have to, unless you growing up, and it was available when they see criminal activity Sen. Stabenow said: “When basis to state and local non- are a witness to a criminal act and abundant, mostly during is vital. Joining block clubs and our veterans return home after profit organizations that are per se, then that’s a different the summer. If that was not in neighborhood watches are not serving our country we need to familiar with the areas and ball of wax. But I’m willing to play, then I could have wan- just buzzwords or catchphras- make sure they have the populations to be served. bet that 85 percent of what citi- dered off and done something es; they are a reality. They are opportunity to find a good-pay- zens see are a precursor to an that was not appropriate. I really meaningful ways for aver- ing job. Training for new high- More information on the actual bonafide felony or crimi- could have lost my way, who age people to do their fair share demand jobs will help prepare Department of Labor’s unem- nal act. For example, if a neigh- knows? But at the end of the in the effort to abate crime in our veterans with the right bor notices a house with a lot of day, there is no excuse for crim- ployment and re-employment this community. A lot of these skills to match the needs of foot traffic. That in and of itself inal behavior, regardless of programs for veterans can be crimes are being carried out in cutting-edge businesses look- is not a crime, but that should what the circumstances may found at www.dol.gov/vets broad daylight, very brazen and ing to grow.” still raise some eyebrows. be. All too often we make the bold. These folks that perpe- Those are things that citizens connection that I think is not as trate these crimes do feel could do as far as reporting. strong as it needs to be emboldened because they feel, You don’t have to give your between recreational activity to some extent, not only do we name or number. I would and criminal activity. Positive Images for a Better have a reduced police force, but always encourage our residents they think no one’s watching. to be safe, and you have to pro- (Next week, the Mayor and I will We have 25,000 residents in Tomorrow tect yourself. I understand that. delve more into recreation and youth activity, and also discuss Impacting the lives of children through progress in the search for a city education and positive role models. 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Etta Wilcoxon 14,911 Leslie Love 2,884 wage of $7.25 an hour earn James Cole Jr. 8,206 Richard Bowers Jr. 2,778 $15,160 per year, less than the Scotty Boman 4,451 Derrick Muhammad 1,815 Lucinda Darrah 2,864 Last week, workers at fast food poverty line for one parent and Ken Scott 1,407 restaurants demonstrated out- one child. Those who earn Carron Pinkins 1,389 CITY OF TAYLOR side their places of work, high- $12.50 per hour, the proposed Barbara Herard 763 MAYOR wage for D.C. big box stores, lighting the low wages they Terrance Burney 665 Rick Sollars 2,820 receive and demanding more. will earn $26,000 a year. The Hollie Tugwell 257 Jeffery P. Lamarand 2,570 They say twice as much, or $15 an hour that some fast food Ervin Bassett 257 $15 an hour, will provide them workers suggest would push TREASURER with a living wage. In their wages to $31,200 a year. Recently, President Obama DETROIT CITY COUNCIL Edward Bourassa2,412 Washington, D.C., the City said that Washington needs DISTRICT 3 (100%) Cheryl Burke 2,335 Scott Benson 3,229 Council has sent legislation to Some feel these low wages are to do the work of the country acceptable, especially some Francine Adams 1,425 Mayor Vincent Gray requiring and put aside the “phony CITY COUNCIL “big box” stores such as Wal- Tea Party members of Eugene Slappy 1,196 Tim Faremouth 2,429 scandals” that they are inter- Mart and Best Buy to pay Congress, yet they earn at least Russ Bellant 1,114 Angela Croft 2,402 $12.50, which is more than the $174,000 per year. Actually, if ested in. Wanda Redmond 928 Charley Johnson 2,337 Dorthea Thomas 8 0 1 D.C. minimum wage of $8.25 fast food workers were as pro- Linda Parker-Craig 2,271 Myron Cash Benford 215 an hour. In response, Wal-Mart ductive as this Congress (which Phony Scandals? Really Alex Garza 2,163 says it may not build all of the has produced little of nothing so Mister President? President John E. Delo 1,864 DETROIT CITY COUNCIL DIS- Daniel A. Bzura 1,720 six stores it had slated for D.C. far this year), they wouldn’t Obama is now considering TRICT 4 (100%) Responses depend on whom earn a penny. Yet those who the IRS scandal, the NSA CITY OF ROMULUS you talk to, with some of the are well paid and well support- attack on Fox News and Andre Spivey 4,004 MAYOR unemployed saying that an ed show little empathy for those Associated Press reporters Bettie Cook Scott 2,336 LeRoy D. Burcroff 1,411 whose lives and work are daily $8.25 job is better than no job, and Benghazi all phony Bernard Parker 1,989 Eva Webb 760 and others saying that $8.25 is struggles. scandals. Khalil Ligon 1,668 not a living wage. Jessie Lee Fennie 3 2 4 CITY COUCIL The issue of unemployment Albert Aaron 200 Kathy Abdo 1,251 He is getting help from the Let’s do the math. must be taken into account John Barden 1,600 DETROIT CITY COUNCIL DIS- when we look at the matter of major media that has an Bronson Bell 775 TRICT 5 (100%) Someone who earns $8.25 an poverty lines and minimum interest on his success. Harry Crout 1,219 hour (which is a dollar more an wages. With an overall unem- Linda R. Choate 1,519 Adam Hollier 4,248 Dean A. Gilbert 705 hour than the federal minimum ployment rate of 7.4 percent I am sure the families of Mary Sheffield 4,192 Mary Jacqueline M. Kaifesh 597 wage) earns $17,160 per year and a Black unemployment rate those killed in Benghazi or Waters 2,990 Sylvia J. Makowski 1,127 of 12,6 percent as of July, too the border guard killed in if they work full time (40 hours) Brian White 2,339 DaNetta Robert W. McLachlan 627 all year (52 weeks). Although many households with two Fast and Furious are thrilled Simpson 480 James L. Napiorkowski 775 taxes for the low income are adults have only one earner in to know that those scandals Celeste Roscoe 1,238 low, they are still deducted, the household. Another con- are phony. DETROIT CITY COUNCIL DIS- William J. Wadsworth 1,571 especially the Social Security cern is that the federal poverty TRICT 6 (100%) Virginia Williams 1,306 tax (about 7 percent). Too line is published as a national I know Presidents don’t like Daniel J. Wood 586 rate, yet it’s much cheaper to Raquel Castaneda-Lopez many minimum workers don’t taking responsibility for their work full-time, full-year. Many live, for example, in rural 2,613 CITY OF ECORSE actions. None have since MAYOR have their hours cut so that Mississippi than it does in New Issac Robinson 2,246 Lamar Tidwell 404 companies can avoid paying York City. In many instances, Reagan did it about Vince Keenan 1,598 Darcel Brown 381 benefits. This means full time, the poverty line does not reflect Nicaragua. But so few are Tyrone Carter 1,520 Davonte Sherard 329 full year work is the best-case differences in housing costs, juggling so many scandals. Nina Fawaz 231 CITY OF RIVER ROUGE scenario. For many, it can be health care costs, or even MAYOR transportation costs. So please Mister President, much worse. DETROIT CITY COUNCIL Michael D. Bowdler 522 give us answers on Benghazi DISTRICT 7 (100%) Donnie Love 78 The poverty line for one adult The Economic Policy Institute and the IRS as you fix the and two children is $19,530, (epi.org) has developed budg- Affordable Care Act. which puts the $8.25 worker ets for “adequate” living in cer- below the poverty line. The tain cities. (Full disclosure – I The American people LOZON HARDWARE parent who earns this scant sit on the organization’s board). deserve it. wage struggles to make ends This tool shows the wide variety meet, and often cannot. 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I a grounding force, a 10748 W. Jefferson think he was using a lit- sustaining atmosphere; River Rouge MI 48218 MARQUIS erary device to force his an affection, passion, WILLIAM WOODY readers to take hold of and serenity that gives the core meaning of us life and meaning? Dec 4, 1923 – Jul 24, 2013 what it means to be in He was dedicated to his relationship with Jesus No, we can only under- community, he believed in Pastor Sheare Hill giving back. He served as Christ. He was asking stand bits and piece of it a "Fellow" member of the 313-629-2216 the question, “Just who do you think you are?” Spirit of Praise Pentecostal MBC host Summer John understood that Church of God in Christ his core identity was Outreach Event Three events in one 368 Salliotte, Ecorse MI directly connected to * 313-389-1267 the love Christ had for Sunday School 9:30am him. So much so, that Samuel A. Wyatt, New Member Class 10:00 am he did not think of him- Senior Pastor Morning Worship/Youth Church self as a fisherman, a 11:00 am disciple, an apostle, a Missionary Esther Lee Wyatt, Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm Gospel writer, or a First Lady Wednesday Family Night 6:00 pm Church Father. He was simply one who was “The only hope we have is in Jesus” supremely loved. Pine Grove MBC offers Likewise, we are not Biblical Counseling and Training Community AME 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI 313-386-4340 Rev. William D. Phillips, Pastor Classes for BC-1, BC-2, and BC-3. Begins Aug This is time for youth and family to come together for faith, fellowship and 29, 2013 to Dec 12, 2013, Thursdays at 6:30 pm. food. On Thursday, August 8th they will host their annual Vacation Bible Learn to apply God’s Word, Solve your Problems, and change your life. Upon comple- School that will begin at 6:15pm. tion of BC-1. BC-2, and BC-3 you will receive a certificate of completion. Completion of BC 4 one The preachers for the evening will be Rev. Kenneth Pierce, Rev. Dwayne year class you will become a certified Biblical Logwood, Rev. Stephan Murphy and Pastor Robert Mills. During the counselor through Christian Development. Who Back 2 School Rally, there will be a tablet giveaway and free school sup- should attend? Pastor, Ministers, Church plies will be given away also. Ministry leaders, Sunday school teachers, Sunday School 10am Church members, Professional Counselors and Sunday Worship There will be a Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, August 10th from Youth workers. 11:00am 10:00am – 2:00pm. The give-away will take place in the church parking For more information contact Wed Bible Class 6pm lot. For more information contact Pastor Arthur Willis at 734-728-1380. Rev. Joseph Stephens, Director “Empowered by the living Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church is located at 35625 Vinewood in Word” Matt 4:4 at (313)981-9722 Romulus. 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need to do something for the water, chips and gloves to youth.” They were shocked show their support. “It was with the turn out. “It was bet- great to see the support”, ter than we imagined. Over said Howard. 100 people came out. There were pastors, citizens, senior Clean ups will take place the citizens and kids of all ages.” first Saturday of each month. The next clean up will take The Y.E.S. Organization place on Saturday, stands for Youth Equals September 7th. Success. Their goal is to build unity within the city. Volunteers should meet at They want to work with youth Inkster High School at in the community and give 10:00am. The next area that something back to help the will be addressed will be youth better themselves. Last Lamoyne Gardens. They are Saturday, they took on asking people to bring some- Demby Park and transformed one with them especially kids it into a place for kids and from the community. For families to play and have fun. more information contact 313-693-6256. Youth came out to help cut grass and clean the park by If you know of a group that INKSTER - What can happen friends decided that it was Johnson planned a Peace picking up trash and glass is taking the time out of in four weeks? A lot. After time to step up and make a Rally on July 13th. Javiar that had accumulated in the their busy lives to help the four homicides that difference in the city. Good said, “We’ve lost friends, fam- park. People who were not clean the community call occurred in the City of Inkster friends, Joshua Howard, ily and classmates to street able to help clean up, us with the story 313-928- over the 4th of July, three Javier Reed and Curtis violence recently and we stopped by and dropped off 2955. Page 8A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14, 2013 Special to the Telegram Newspaper Greetings from the Superintendent – Zenith Lunch Breakfast * Lunch & Dinner Derrick R. Coleman Overcoming the challenges of keeping our doors open for 2+2+2 last year simply serves as a the upcoming year, success is 11295 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge reminder of what we can fleeting and undoubtedly (313) 849-0833 accomplish when we mix there exists a new set of chal- Your Friendly Family Restaurant equal parts strategic thinking, lenges we must overcome. compassion, and resiliency to We cannot rest on our past execute the mission. Our victories and while nostalgia theme for this upcoming year has its place, it will not be is “Defying the Odds” and enough to ensure future suc- these are not hollow words, cess. Armed with this under- they represent a movement. standing, these choice words sound the alarm proclaiming We will continue to take bold the time of the year where we Dear Parents, Guardians, and aggressive action for the refocus our efforts to ensure Caregivers, and Community: survival of River Rouge Public we remain firmly on the road Schools and I can promise to recovery. The media has “In the depth of winter, I final- you that the services provided provided us vivid images of ly learned that in me there lay to your children this year will cities and school districts an invincible summer.” match the bravado in which forced to shut down and Albert Camus we speak. We are thankful for scramble to provide a quality you entrusting us with your educational setting for their This quote is inspirational and most precious asset and you children. With your resound- provides insight into my can rest assured our efforts to ing belief in us, it is without thoughts of our past calendar improve will exceed your question that we will continue year; more importantly, it expectations. to “Defy the Odds” and I thank serves as the foundation for you in advance for your con- our work moving forward. While we were victorious in tinued support. Eady Retires

Celebrating with us, included the Eady Family, wife Pat, Daughter, Son, nieces, nephews, several co-workers, Mr Billy Campbell, Keith and Russell. Once we begin our careers, begin to fulfill all of the family obligation, home, car, and kids, we also need to secure our insurance, 401k plan, and saving for the future. The next item on the agenda is RETIREMENT!

On July 20, 2013, The Campbell Street Block Club celebrated one of our own, Mr Nathaniel Eady, on his retire- ment from River Rouge Department of Public Works. Eady has been an dedicated employee, and loyal supervi- sor and manager until illness cause him to step back from the position, but not from the job that he loved. Mr. Eady spent many hours on the BIG RED truck, cutting trees, scrubs and bushes. Maintaining our parks and recreational areas. He worked long hours, weekends and hol- idays. He is truly a dedicated employee of our city and many residents depend on him for his diligent work and efforts.

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suspension." Photo taken by Butch Davis Newly acquirer Pistons guard Brandon Jennings. Several players have accept- ed 50-game suspensions for Detroit Pistons President of have done for our team both violating baseball’s drug pol- Basketball Operations Joe on and off the court and we icy, Rangers outfielder Dumars announced this past wish them the best moving Monday that the club has forward.” Jennings, 23, aver- There's a very good chance Jhonny Peralta played his Nelson Cruz, Phillies reliever signed draft selection Peyton aged 17.5 points, a career- final game for the Tigers. Antonio Bastardo, Mets out- fielder Jordany Valdespin Siva to a contract. Per team high 6.5 assists, 3.1 policy, terms of the agreement rebounds, 1.6 steals and 36.2 Jhonny Peralta, shortstop of Peralta was one of several and Padres shortstop Everth were not disclosed. Siva was minutes in 80 games last sea- the Detroit Tigers received players suspended in a Cabrera, free-agent pitcher drafted by Detroit with the son (all starts). this past Monday a 50 Jordan Norberto Yankees process that started on July 56th pick in the second round games suspension for violat- catcher Francisco Cervelli, Among NBA league leaders 22, when Ryan Braun of the 2013 NBA Draft. ing baseball’s drug policy. accepted a 65-game ban. Mariners catcher Jesus he ranked T-15th in assists Montero, Mets outfielder and T-20th in scoring. The 6- The 6-foot-1 guard averaged Cesar Puello, Astros pitcher 1, 170-pound California native The 31-year-old Peralta A statement from Jhonny 10.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and averaged a career-high 19.1 made his second All-Star Peralta once he was told by Sergio Escalona, Padres 5.7 assists as a senior last points during the 2011-12 team this year, and his MLB is as follow, “In spring of pitcher Fautino De Los season while leading the season (16th in the NBA) and absence will make things 2012, I made a terrible mis- Santos, Yankees outfielder University of Louisville to the hit three or more three-point- tougher for the Tigers as take that I deeply regret. I Fernando Martinez have NCAA Championship. they try to outlast Cleveland apologize to everyone that I accepted their punishments ers in a game 22 times, the fifth-highest total in the NBA. and win their third straight AL have hurt as a result of my handed out by Major League He scored in double figures in Central title. The Tigers mistake, including my team- Baseball. 23-of-40 games last year, He recorded 31 points, eight made a ninth inning come- mates, the Tigers’ organiza- including 18 points and five assists; four steals and zero back to over take the Indians tion, and the great fans in Nevertheless, Alex assists in the championship turnovers in a win over Miami 4-2 this past Monday night. Detroit, Major League Rodriguez of the Yankees game. A native of Seattle, (2/1/12), becoming the fourth However, Detroit acquired Baseball, and my family. I will fight his 212 game sus- WA, Siva was named to the player in the last decade to infielder Jose Iglesias from take full responsibility for my pension for his connection to All-Big East Third team and reach those marks in a game Boston in a three-team deal actions, have no excuses for the Biogenesis clinic in the Final Four All-Tournament without committing a turnover shortly before the trade my lapse in judgment and I Miami. Team as a senior. He finished (joining Allen Iverson, Kobe deadline to bolster its accept my suspension. I his collegiate career as Bryant and Stephon Marbury). chances in case Peralta was love the fans, my teammates Rodriguez’s lawyer made Louisville’s second all-time Jennings recorded his first suspended. Peralta is set to and this organization and my this statement after MLB assist leader with 677 assists. career triple-double (20 become a free agent at the greatest punishment is made their announcement, points, 10 assists, 10 end of the season. Detroit knowing that I have let so ''Alex Rodriguez was not Mr. The Detroit Pistons this past rebounds) against Charlotte exercised a $6 million option many good people down. I (Anthony) Bosch's patient, Tuesday welcomed their (10/30) during the 2010-11 acquired guard Brandon season and scored an NBA- to keep him for 2013. He promise to do everything he was never treated by him Jennings from the Milwaukee best 55 points (21-34 FG, 7-8 began his career with possible to try and earn back and he was never advised by Bucks in exchange for guard 3FG) against Golden State Cleveland in 2003 and the respect that I have lost.” him. The purported docu- played for the Indians until ments referenced in the story Brandon Knight, forward Khris (11/14) during the 2009-10 Middleton and center season, becoming one of just 2010. He is batting .305 with - at least as they relate to The Detroit Tigers today Viacheslav Kravtsov at the two players in NBA history 11 home runs and 54 RBIs. Alex Rodriguez - are not issued the following state- Palace for a press confer- (along with Elgin Baylor) to By the way his salary lost is legitimate.'' If Rodriguez ment regarding the suspen- ence, “We are pleased to wel- score 50-plus points and $1,639,344. Ouch! loses his fight his salary lost sion of Jhonny Peralta: "We come Brandon (Jennings) to record a triple-double within is $30 million to $33 million, if recognize the suspension of the Pistons family,” said Joe their first 100 NBA games. suspension lasts the full 211 Dumars, Pistons President of Drafted 10th in the first round games. Athletics pitcher Basketball Operations. of the 2009 NBA Draft, Bartolo Colon, Blue Jays out- Jennings has earned NBA BRAZILL CONSTRUCTION “We believe Brandon’s talent fielder Melky Cabrera and Player of the Week honors and skill-set will complement Padres catcher Yasmani three times, won the NBA’s the core group of players we Grandal received no addi- Eastern Conference Rookie have assembled on our roster Residential - Commercial tional punishments. of the Month award four times in a positive way. We also during his first season the Carpentry-Roofing- want to thank Brandon Knight, The Nationals starting pitch- most by an Eastern Ceramic Tile -Kitchens - Khris Middleton and Slava er Gio Gonzalez and Orioles Conference rookie at the time Kravtsov for their contribu- Plastering Windows third baseman Danny and was named to the 2010 tions to our organization. We Valencia were cleared of any NBA All-Rookie First Team. appreciate everything they Marvin Brazill involvement. Detroit has 53 (313) 388-1052 (313) 706-7052 cell games remaining in the reg- ular season, meaning that Ecorse American Legion Peralta would be eligible to 3914 W. Jefferson Ave. - Ecorse return for the final week; 1/2 mile North of Outer Drive Missed an Issue of the however, that seems unlike- ly. 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Only car acci- The CDF report also chal- azines, boycotting products that 313-842-8700 the rear console. All three dents claim the lives of more lenged the perceived power of glamorize violence and “sup- males were placed under children and teenagers than the National Rifle Association, a porting non-violent conflict res- July 21, 2013 arrest for Open Intoxicants. guns. group founded in 1871 that pro- olution in our homes, schools, At approximately 1742hrs, motes gun ownership, marks- congregations and communi- According to the report, White ties.” officer went to a home in the July 26th, 2013 manship and self-defense train- children were nearly three 100 Block of E. Pleasant, to At 2110hrs, officers were dis- ing in the United States. times more likely to be killed in Writing in the report, Marian check on the well being of the patched to the 100 Block of According to the report, the a car accident than by a gun. In NRA represents a small seg- Wright Edelman, founder and homeowner. A neighbor who Elm Street on a report of 2 stark contrast, “Black children ment of all gun owners, which president of the Children’s lives next door hadn’t seen men fighting in front of the and teens were twice as likely may show why the National Defense Fund (CDF), implored her in several days, and there residence and now reporting to be killed by a gun than to be Rifle Association’s hard-line parents, families and friends 1 man knocked unconscious, were numerous flies on the killed in a car accident.” stance on gun control policies mentors community stakehold- Officers arrived and observed windows in her apartment. Examining the most recent data often contradicts that of most ers to pressure Congress to After knocking several times two 27 year old males fight- available, the CDF study gun owners. support common sense gun the officers and RRFD forced ing. A female 27 year old reported that 18,270 children safety and gun violence pre- entry into the unit believing female was screaming for the and teens were killed or injured The report said that the NRA vention measures for the the person may be deceased. males to stop. One of the by guns in 2010. claims nearly 5 million mem- nation, including consumer After a thorough check no one males was bleeding and bers, but somewhere between safety standards for all guns, was located and the flies yelled “ Yeah I’m drunk, I’m “Children and teens in America 52 million and 68 million adults public funding for gun violence appeared to be caused from going to kill you”! This male are 17 times more likely to die living in the United States own prevention research, and the garbage that had been left finally took a breather and from gun violence than their the roughly 310 million guns in resources and authority for law out for a long period of time. went and sat on the curb and peers in other high-income circulation. That means that the enforcement agencies to prop- Board up was notified, arrived continued his verbal out countries,” stated the CDF NRA represents less than 10 erly enforce gun laws. report. on scene and secured the bursts with neighbors coming percent of all adult gun owners “Parents, remove guns from door to the apartment. out of their homes to see what in the United States. the commotion was. Health Despite the claims of pro-gun your home and be vigilant advocates, having a gun in the about where your children play. July 21, 2013 Link arrived on scene to care In the wake of last December home does not make kids safer. 14 school shooting at Sandy Boycott products that glamorize At 1542hrs, officers were trav- for the male. He told officers In some cases, those homes Hook Elementary School in violence,” wrote Edelman. eling southbound on incident began while he was are even more dangerous, Newtown, Conn. that claimed Beechwood when they at his home sitting on the because guns are present. the lives of 20 first-graders and Edelman continued: “The over- porch when the pother male observed a white 1999 GMC six school staff, even a majority whelming majority of Americans walked up and began threat- van parked in the Fire Route “A gun in the home makes the of NRA members (74 percent) agree we can and must do bet- in front of the Beechwood ening him. A physical alterca- likelihood of homicide three were in favor of expanded ter. Polls show the vast majority Center. As officers drove up tion when the male walked up times higher, suicide three to background checks, at time of Americans, gun owners and behind the they observed a to the porch. The first male five times higher, and acciden- when NRA leadership fiercely non-gun owners, Republicans 22 year old male passenger stated he didn’t to a funeral of tal death four times higher,” opposed any bills that would do and Democrats support univer- exit the vehicle with a clear a relative because he knew stated the report. so. sal background checks as a plastic cup containing a clear the other male would be there first step to making America liquid which was suspect alco- and there are bad feelings The CDF report continued: The report offered a number of safer for our children and for all hol. The officer asked the between the two. The other “More than half of youth who solutions to address the gun of us. Together we can—and male what was in the cup and male was arrested for committed suicide with a gun violence that children and teens must—do better right now. So the male said “Water, I ‘m Disorderly and transported to obtained the gun from their face growing up in America, many child lives depend on it.” home, usually a parent’s gun.” allergic to alcohol”. While the station where he was including universal background making contact with the 30 booked , allowed to make a checks that cover sales on the In the last 50 years, White chil- year old male driver, a strong phone call, then housed. dren and teenagers accounted odor of Marijuana emitted for 53 percent of the gun from the vehicle. The driver deaths, and Black children and stated it was only a “blunt”. He teenagers accounted for 36 was told to hand over the con- percent. traband and he complied. 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Lee Daniels: The ‘Lee Daniels’ The Welcome our new Columnist Ayana King to the Telegram Family Butler’ Interview with Kam Williams ASK AYANA How were you able to assemble such an outstanding cast? LD: My usual way… throwing out STUCK a net, and fishing. [LOL] This one was easy because the material was so good. The actors I approached took the bait Dear Stuck, because they wanted to serve It seems to me that you’re the material. We really didn’t only “stuck” because you have any money to pay them, so most of them lost money in rela- haven’t made a move. You tion to what their normal acting say yourself, that you know fee would be. you can’t stay in your current profession forever; but you’re KW: Harriet Pakula-Teweles allowing what I think is fear, to asks: How has the tempest over keep you from going forward. re-using the title The Butler Try this: write down the pros affected you? and cons of your current job. LD: Well, I just finished editing Then, think of a few different the movie five days ago. When did you see it, Kam? things you would like to do as Dear Ayana, a profession and write down KW: Earlier today. I am confused about my next the pros and cons there too. LD: Well, I’m not sure which ver- move in life. I graduated high Only you can decide what will sion you saw. Anyway, when I’m school more that 20 years work for your future. If you working on a movie, it’s like being ago and have been making a decide to take the next step in a cocoon. I considerate it like Lee Daniels pretty decent living as a labor- and change careers, there are giving birth, and I don’t leave the many options available. bubble, because if I do, then it’s er and mechanic ever since. Lee Daniels is best known for very deeply. College isn’t for everyone. Try directing and producing the LD: That makes me feel good. bad and affects the child. But I The problem is that the older I was pulled out for a minute when get, the tougher the job gets a trade school and learn a Academy Award-winning film Thank you very much. new skill that isn’t so labor Precious which was nominated my kids told me about something and the money isn’t what it intensive. If you do make the for a half-dozen Oscars in 2010, KW: So, what inspired you to they saw online. I didn’t even used to be. I’ve thought about including histwo for Best Picture make the movie? hear about it from the studio. It going back to school but it’s choice to continue your edu- and Best Director. Mo’Nique won LD: What attracted me to the disturbed me, but I didn’t have been a long time and I never cation, seek out an institution time to think about it. for Best Supporting Actress while project was the father-son story went to college either. I get that offers help with job place- scriptwriter Geoffrey Fletcher which I looked at as a love story confused when looking at ment. Ask about tutoring and landed another for Best Adapted with the Civil Rights Movement KW: Well, it’s now called Lee seek additional services if you Daniels’ The Butler. stuff for financial aid and I Screenplay. as a backdrop. That was intrigu- need them. It’s not often that Lee’s production company, Lee ing to me both because I’d had LD: The MPAA [Motion Pictures really don’t know if I could Association of America] gave me pass the classes even if I did external sources keep us Daniels Entertainment, made its issues with my own dad, and bound. We usually have to feature film debut in 2001 with because I have issues with my that title and I still don’t know how go back. I know I can’t do make some tough decisions if Monster’s Ball, the dysfunctional teenage son. I think the father- to feel about it. I just finished giv- what I’m doing now forever, family drama for which Halle son love story is a universal one ing birth to the movie. “Lee but I feel like I don’t have we want change. It all boils Berry would earn her historic, which transcends color. That’s Daniels’ The Butler!” It sounds many other options neither. down to how badly we want to like “The Greatest Show on Best Actress Oscar. Last year, he what was sort of there on the Any suggestions? succeed. Earth!” wrote, produced and directed page, but it wasn’t until I started Stuck Ayana The Paperboy, an adaptation of shooting that we began getting the Pete Dexter novel starring into the Woolworth’s sit-ins and KW: Well Tyler Perry, Dino De Matthew McConaughey, Zac the Freedom Riders with the Laurentis and others are famous NO HOME WITHOUT Efron, John Cusack, and Nicole Molotov cocktails that I asked for placing their names before the Kidman. myself, “What have I stumbled title? Here, he talks about his new pic- upon?” It was then that I realized LD: I’m not Tyler Perry. I’m not A TELEGRAM!!!! ture, The Butler, a civil rights epic the film was much bigger than Dino De Laurentis. I think it’s a bit recounting the real-life story of an just the father-son story. much to put one’s name in front Don’t hesitate. African-American who served in of the film. It makes me uncom- the White House at the pleasure KW: Did you decide to tackle the fortable. Here’s the thing. Sign up for home delivery today. of eight presidents, from 1952 to civil rights material because of Insiders like you know the whole 1986. the Trayvon Martin shooting? story and about the legal issues, kravitz gooding whitaker (the but- LD: No, it hadn’t happened when but not the average person. I Take advantage of our new 3 month trial ler)Kam Williams: Hey Lee, what Danny Strong wrote the script, worry that young kids in a phenomenal film! including the line “Any white man Oklahoma or Alabama might end for home and mail delivery. Lee Daniels: Did you like it? can kill any of us at any time and up asking, “Who is this filmmaker get away with it.” to be so full of himself?” That KW: I loved it! bothers me. The MPAA handed NUMEROLOGY LD: Thanks, Kam. KW: You got Oscar-winners in down this edict. So, I don’t know Forest Whitaker, Cuba Gooding, how I feel about it right now. Ask KW: I was born in the Fifties so all Jr., Jane Fonda, Vanessa me tomorrow. [Chuckles] of the ground you cover in terms Redgrave, Robin Williams and KW: My eyes must have welled HOT PICKS of the father-son relationship and Melissa Leo, and Oscar-nomi- up at least a half-dozen times the Civil Rights Movement res- nees in Terrence Howard and while watching the film. As the onated with me and touched me Oprah Winfrey to come aboard. director, you must be too close to 195 822 621 the film for it to have that sort of emotional effect on you. 002 936 204 LD: No, when I actually sat down all alone to watch the final cut just 6291 8094 9097 for pleasure, I broke down in tears. 5135 8108 5002 KW: You did a masterful job of portraying the tensions and dif- FEELING LUCKY ferences between the Civil Rights and Black Power Generations. LD: There was no right and BIG MOMMA’S HITS BIG RAY’S PICK 4 wrong. Cecil [played by Forest Whitaker] was right and so was 826 796 9067 4623 his son [played by David 016 217 5807 5149 Oyelowo]. You’ve got a problem when neither is wrong, yet you 521 533 6592 2699 have a conflict. www.eurweb.com For entertainment purposes only Page 15A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14, 2013 Page 16A BUSINESS DIRECTORY WEEK OF AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14, 2013 YES, Start my Subscription Today! 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