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CELEBRATING 73 YEARS OF SERVING METROPOLITAN DETROIT AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY* “Time is Now: Selma Jubilee 2018 - 53rd Anniversary Celebrate Women today of Bloody Sunday and the March from SELMA to Montgomery

International Women’s Day from work from 1965 onwards). celebrates the social, cultural, Since 1977, the United Nations economic and political has made it a focus day for achievements of women both women’s rights and world across the globe. But far from peace. singling out women, the day fo- cuses on unity, equality and The theme for International advocacy – especially in a Women’s Day, 8 March, is world where the differences “Time is Now: Rural and and injustices between women urban activists transforming and men are as great as ever. women’s lives”. Over 20 countries – particularly This year, International in Asia – celebrate it with a day Women’s Day comes on the off work for all, while another heels of unprecedented global three (including China) allow movement for women’s rights, Members of the Michigan Chapter of National Action Network traveled to Ala- all women to take a day off. Al- equality and justice. This has though many people who bama for the Annual trip across the Edmund Peters Bridge taken the form of global Photo by Dale Rich seem to have a problem with marches and campaigns, in- the concept of International cluding #MeToo and #TimesUp SELMA – Two federal officials The occasion was the annual the way for important election Women’s Day may think it’s a in the United States of America who benefit from the Voting Bridge Crossing Jubilee mark- changes in the country. modern invention, it’s anything and our counterparts in other Rights Act offered a history les- ing a violent event in American U.S. Reps. John Lewis of At- but; its first official acknowl- countries, on issues ranging son to hundreds of “students” history, but one that also paved edgement was back in 1911, from sexual harassment and in Selma on Sunday. Selma Jubilee - Page 15A and became a cornerstone hol- femicide to equal pay and iday in the Soviet Union from women’s political representa- 1917 (even being a day off tion. SPRING BREAK IS A TIME TO SERVE Howard University Students Help, Daylight saving time: not Party We spring clocks forward By Tatyana Hopkins (NNPA Special Correspondent)

than 20 years, have given up least 60 people and decimating WASHINGTON—When their traditional spring breaks the island’s already deteriorat- Oluwakanyinsola Adebola to serve in communities in ing power grid. Currently, signed up to do community need in places like Atlanta, about 1,200 generators power service as part of Howard Uni- Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, some of homes, hospitals and versity’s Alternative Spring Memphis and New Orleans. schools while seven larger, Break, she knew she wouldn’t Ironically, Adebola will travel to more powerful energy centers, be joining her classmates and a Caribbean island after all. called microgrids, provide en- thousands of other college stu- She will be in Puerto Rico aid- ergy to key areas near impor- dents who use their week off to ing the millions of U.S. citizens tant buildings like hospitals and party and play in the sun and still struggling to recover from schools. surf of Jamaica or Aruba or any Hurricane Maria, which hit the Electricity, however remains a of a half dozen other island on September 20. challenge. Recurring blackouts Caribbean locations. Friendly reminder: daylight saving time returns at 2 The storm, which had 155 mph plague the island, and about Instead, Adebola would be part winds, caused at least $90 bil- 340,000 people, are still with- a.m. (local time) on Sunday, March 11, which means of the hundreds of Howard stu- lion in damage, destroying it's almost time to "spring" those clocks forward. dents who, each year for more thousands of homes, killing at Helping out - Page 12A INFORMING * EDUCATING * EMPOWERING * UPLIFTING For delivery of the Telegram to your home or business call 313-928-2955. Page 2A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION? GETTING TO KNOW OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

Why does Donald Trump Officials brainstorm on Economic and continue to get a pass? Social Justice

But I wonder what Wesley On Saturday, March 3rd, offi- this as a positive-proactive way model for the whole country. Snipes and Ron Isley are say- cials from Lincoln Park,. De- to move forward, by putting to- Dr. Kurland has been working ing. They both did time in prison troit, Inkster and Wayne gether the proper leaders, to on these ideas since the mid- for not filing income tax. Presi- County, met to hear a presen- support a progressive big solu- 1960s. The Center for Eco- dent Trump has yet to produce tation from Dr. Norman Kur- tion, to a big problem. nomic and Social Justice is an any of his income tax returns land, President of the Center Direct individual ownership of all volunteer policy center and and what about the 2017 In- for Economic and Social Jus- capital and all aspects of eco- think tank; whose goal is citi- come Taxes. Let’s see what tice. nomic development, is the cru- zen-ownership and social jus- happens after April 15th. In attendance were Chris cible of the Capital Homestead tice for every Child, Woman Dardzinski, Councilman, Lin- Act. Councilman Dardzinski and Man. I don’t get it. Donald Trump is coln Park; Matthew Coppler, further sees this as a way, to Go to: www.cesj.org for all in- the leader of the Free World. City Manager, Lincoln Park; change the economic dynamic formation on this subject. I’ve thought about it over and How is he received from other Leslie Lynch-Wilson, DDA of Wayne county, as a pilot over, and I am unable to come countries? But get this, he has board member, Lincoln Park; up with a good answer to these selected people with no experi- Brenda Jones, Council Presi- TELEGRAM questions… How do you de- ence to lead the major depart- dent, Detroi; Linda Wesley, cide to have a person repre- ments of the United States. Aide to Council President Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 sent you and the United States They have all had an interview Jones; Connie Mitchell, Coun- of America who has so many cilwoman, Inkster; and Phil Ca- OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER with the President and he se- For the Cities of River Rouge, Ecorse & character flaws? How do you lected them. Now they are leav- vanagh, Wayne County respect a person that says ADJUDICATED for the city of Inkster ing left and right.. The majority Treasurer's Office SERVING negative things about people? of them don’t have any experi- The subject was The Capital DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, HARPER I know growing up, my parents ence in the field that they were Homestead Act. Dr. Kurland WOODS, INKSTER, LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, taught us, if you don’t have chosen to work in. When has will be coming to Lincoln Park ROMULUS, TAYLOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE anything nice to say, don’t say on April 28, to give a presenta- that ever happened to you? Published weekly on Thursday by Telegram Newspaper, Inc. nothing. But, I watched Have you interviewed for a job, tion, to a much larger group of throughout the election didn’t have any experience in public officials and special P.O. Box 29085 • River Rouge, MI 48218 process and the first year of his the field, but was given the job guest, at the Kennedy Memo- General Office • 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. term as Donald Trump did and anyway? That normally doesn’t rial Building. Phone (313) 928-2955 Fax (313) 928-3014 said things that would have happen. The 'core-group' meeting this Email: [email protected] gotten him a spanking or defi- past Saturday, was an effort to Website: telegramnews.net nitely put on punishment. He All I’m saying is Donald Trump build support, with a small SUBSCRIPTION RATE talked about Muslims and said has been given a pass. It has group of Wayne County and Home or Business Delivery 6 months - $20.00 1 year- $30.00 they should be banned from put an uneasy feeling in my gut. municipal leaders, to help pro- 6 months 1st Class Mail $40.00 1 year 1st class mail $65.00 the country. He still wants to mote involvement, for the April The next group of people run- DEADLINE build a wall to keep out Mexi- ning for election may have the 28 conference. All news item and advertising copy submitted for publication cans and wanted to end the same character flaws and just Councilman Dardzinski sees on Thursday must be at the office of The Telegram no later DACA Program. might get elected. I hope peo- than 4:00pm on Friday. ple wake up and vote for people But when he used the ‘P’ word. with experience an good char- Where is the soap? His par- acter. ents obviously didn’t wash his mouth out when he was The good thing about Donald younger. That is the type of Trump being President is that it behavior that you didn’t learn makes President Obama look when you are 60 years old, this like a saint although Trump chal- behavior has been ingrained in lenged him on all fronts. him. But it gets worst. He ba- Pray for us all. sically confessed to Sexual As- Gina Wilson Steward sault of women and now the Publisher Porn Star. What is going on?

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Politicians Need to be Reminded They are Public Servants IMPORTANT By: Steven Malik Shelton NEWS ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

to the highest political pedestal CITY OF INKSTER & CITY OF WESTLAND should have alerted us to the importance of a careful vetting ANNAPOLIS ROAD RECONSTRUCTION of those that seek public office and the necessity of holding Project Description their feet to the fire along the The City of Inkster and City of Westland are joining forces to undertake a pavement way. And the realization that reconstruction project along Annapolis Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster they are just as fallible as the Road. Traffic will be restricted to a single lane eastbound one way, and single lane rest of us-or even more so. westbound, depending on phasing, with intermittent stoppages of traffic by flaggers during certain construction activities. The project will be completed in two phases; The haughty attitude of some Phase 1 includes concrete slab replacements and repairs on the South side (City of politicians is nothing less than Westland) and Phase 2 includes the reconstruction of the North side (City of Inkster). amazing. Public meetings are announced for specific times Access and elected officials show up Repair work will be scheduled to maintain a minimum of one driveway open to those unapologetically late accompa- properties with multiple driveway entrances. There will be a few individual residences nied by a phalanx of body- that will have their driveway access temporarily restricted. The contractor will work with In their determination to be guards that cordon them off those particular residences to find alternate parking while driveway access is restricted. elected to public office, candi- from the very people that voted dates tend to focus all their at- them into office. Don’t get me Tentative Key Construction Dates – these are project and weather dependent tention on running a successful wrong. I’m not suggesting that Phase 1 – Tentative start April 9, 2018 – complete April 28, 2018 campaign and are slip-shod the president of the nation or Phase 2 – Tentative start April 30, 2018 – complete July 6, 2018 and neglectful at comprehen- even some governors don’t sively addressing issues that need protection. But it has got- Phase 1 South Side of Road Repair (City of Westland) impact the people they seek to ten out of hand when you see The eastbound lane will be closed to traffic to perform intermittent concrete removal and represent. mayors of cities parading replacement. During this phase it is advised for eastbound traffic to travel to Van Born around with 24-hour security Road to the south or Carlysle Street to the north to bypass construction. Once repairs The people are not an after- teams and fleets of limousines. are complete, and the concrete has cured, eastbound traffic will be open throughout thought or a rubber stamp to construction. further a politician’s personal The people are not blameless and private agenda; the people in all off this because they Phase 2 North Side of Road Repair (City of Inkster) are the purpose behind the de- often display a sycophantic, The westbound lane will be closed to traffic to perform concrete removal and sign and establishment of elec- fawning attitude toward politi- tive government. Or, at least, cians and neglect to demand this is how it should be. more when the could have and failed to hold them accountable The record shows that our rep- when they should have. resentatives in government have a sad, sorry and outra- There was a time in American geous tradition of failing their history when people were re- constituency. Yet the dog and luctant to seek public office be- pony show of political grand- cause of the huge commitment standing continues, with cam- involved in safeguarding the paigns reduced from platforms good and the relatively meager where candidates reveal their monetary rewards of an elec- abilities and plans to serve the tive government job. But now people, to arenas where mud- things have changed with can- slinging and personal attacks didates scurrying for public of- against opponents are the cen- fice like lizards and clawing replacement. During this phase it is advised for westbound traffic to travel to Van Born tral theme. and scratching and seeming Road to the south or Carlysle Street to the north to bypass construction. Once the ready to do almost anything to repairs are complete, and the concrete has cured, traffic will be restored in both Once candidates are elected to win the coveted prize. directions. office, the situation goes from bad to worse, for now they It is apparent that most of them Project Detours carry themselves with the have forgotten that being an The phase 2 detour route while Annapolis Rd is reduced to one-way traffic, will be along smug air of arrogance and en- elected official is not a golden Inkster Road south to Van Born Road, right at Middlebelt Road. The detour route will titlement; attitudes that are opportunity for self-promotion not be signed. more suited for entertainment and self-aggrandizement; but and sports stars than for the is one of self-sacrifice and of Frequently Asked Questions denizens of public office. serving the people to the best of one’s ability. • How will access to homes be maintained? In these dire economic times, it During construction access to homes will be maintained. However, at times is especially obscene for Steven Malik Shelton is a De- residents will be required to park elsewhere while the concrete cures. elected officials (who are noth- troit based writer. He can be ing more than public servants) reached at: malikshel- • Will trees be removed as part of the construction project? to pass legislation [email protected] Some trees are scheduled to be removed as part of the construction project, and will only be removed as necessary. Trees scheduled for removal will not that raise their own salaries, to be replaced. ride around in luxury vehicles at public expense, and to ac- • What about lawn restoration? cept kick-backs and “gifts” from Disturbed lawn areas will be fully restored to preconstruction condition with special interest groups and topsoil, fertilizer, seed, and mulch, or sod. If necessary, the contractor will return corporate sponsors, while talk- in Fall 2018 to ensure grass growth. ing down to John Q Citizen and telling him to tighten his belt If you have any specific questions on the road construction, Dan Guastella Project and to pull himself up by his Engineer for Benesch, at (313) 234-0307. bootstraps. Please join us at the Boozier T. Dozier Recreation Center, located at 2025 Middlebelt If nothing else the campaign Road, on March 14th, 2018 at 7:00pm for any questions or concerns regarding and election of Donald Trump construction.

For General Questions please contact between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM: Page 4A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 St. Marks In The Spirit Love Joy Missionary Baptist Missionary Baptist Church Church 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 734-351-1365 Am I a ‘Good’ person? 332 Polk Street Rev. Dr. Services: River Rouge, Alford D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am Before we ask people “do II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am you want to be saved?” we SERVICES: Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm approved unti God; Bus Pickup Available need to spend some time Sunday School - 9:30 AM explaining why they “need” Sunday Worship -11:00 AM to be saved. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class - Community AME Church The gift of God’s grace is 6:30 PM not based on what we want, 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI 313-386-4340 it’s based on what we are in Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor Phone: 313 516-2482 need of and can’t do for our- Email: Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am selves. Christ offers the free [email protected] Wed Bible Class 6pm gift of an eternal relationship ALL ARE WELCOME “Empowered by the living Word” Matt 4:4 with Him. Some will decline it because they can’t see it, touch it, smell it, or taste it. Rev. Kabrielle Baker Therefore they think they Fews Memorial Christian don’t want nor need it. “But Methodist Episcopal Romans 5:18-21 where sin increased, grace Church I may want a boat, but I multiplied all the more.” 456 Palmerston Street, need to learn how to swim God’s grace is magnified by River Rouge just in case the boat I want our walk not just by our talk. Rev. A. Richard Doss, I starts to sink! Ever met So we keep sharing the gift Pastor Morning Worship Service - someone that is not saved, of Christ - not because of don’t want to be saved and -11:00 AM “want” but because of Sunday School--9:30 AM don’t believe there is a need “need.” Bible Study-Wednesday to be saved? They believe Only this far by faith. at 6:00 PM in the gift of life, but don’t Give thanks unto the Lord accept the Giver of life. We Pastor Mark Zockheem who are in Christ know United Church of Faith FIRST BAPTIST there is no gift without a gift Methodist CHURCH, ECORSE Giver. 3837 - 15th St. Ecorse Rev. Alfred L. Davis, Jr. Pastor REACH NEW MEMBERS 313-381-2700 IN METRO DETROIT WITH AN 7:30am Service 1st & 5th Sunday AD IN THE TELEGRAM 9:00am Sunday School 10:45am Morning Worship Wednesday Bible Study Jehovah Jireh Ministries 11:00am & 6:00pm Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 [email protected] And if you’re looking for Place your Loved One’s Sunday- Fulfillment Hour 10am Worship 11am & 6pm the LORD Obituary in the TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Monday -Bible Study 7pm He’s in the HOLY PLACE. For more information call 313-928-2955 Wednesday - Prayer and Praise 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor ECORSE “Transforming Lives Spirit, Soul and Body We proclaim Jesus is Savior and Lord!” Look for your copy of the Christian Faith Ministries 27500 Marquette, Garden City, MI 48135 All are Welcome 734-525-0022 TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Sunday- Worship Cafe 9:30am BORN AGAIN in: Morning Worship 10:30am MINISTRIES CITY PAINT Mid Week Bible Study Evangelist Alex Jackson Wednesday 7pm 332 Polk St- River Rouge Dearborn Hts, & SUPPLY Thurs. February 1st Rev. John D. Hearn Jr. Pastor Thurs. February 15th Delray, Detroit, 3920 W. Jefferson “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot hide” Services begin at 7pm Ecorse, Inkster, Lin- (Matthew 5:14) 313-989-3978 coln Park, Melvin- Ecorse Heart of Jesus International dale, River Rouge, 313-208-1504 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Deliverance Church Romulus, 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 14111 E. 7 Mile Rd Products Offered CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 (At Gratiot behind Ross Taylor, Wayne , *Interior & Exterior Paint Pastor - Rev. Kevin B. Mack Employment Solutions) Westland and Sunday Worship Service: *Primer WORSHIP SERVICES 2:00 P.M. Wyandotte * Porch & Floor Paint Sundays: Apostle/Prophet Cedric Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Banks -Senior Pastor * Painting Accesories www.cedricbanks4detroit or stop by the Office Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. located at Flat Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Gallon - $12 or 2 for $20 Mid-Week: 4411 5th Street Ecorse 10748 W. Jefferson Ave Wednesday - Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. 313-382-8577 River Rouge OPEN CORPORATE PRAYER Rev. Marcus Johnson SATURDAYS 10AM - 5PM Sun 6am Wed 6pm Pastor Call Other days They that trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot Sunday Morning be removed, but abideth for ever. By Appointment Only Service - 11:00am Psalms 125:1 (313) 928-2955 ALL ARE WELCOME Everyone is welcome 313-208-1504 Page 5A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 TELEGRAM COMMUNITY CALENDAR IT’S TIME TO READ Dearborn Heights Ecorse city hall, 3869 West council meeting at the Romu- A BOOK, TRY THE BIBLE!! City Council Meeting Jefferson. lus Council Chambers of city Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at hall, located at 11111 Wayne 7:30PM there will be a city Garden City Rd. 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Homesteaders Life Insurance Co. & Forethought Life lnsurace Co. phone bill, or mail with your wood Community Center 3015 S. INKSTER ROAD• INKSTER, MICHIGAN 48141 name and address, and all Free Tax Services 12PM-3PM Tickets $12 avail- (313) 278-6300 • Fax (313) 278-7314 • 24 Hour Service correspondence from Wayne able at Maplewood Center. Free tax services if your annual County. Lunch and live entertainment. household income is less than Ecorse $54,000! Call 734-284-6999 WATERFALL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Romulus for an appointment at the Tay- City Council Meeting City Council Meeting 12040 Visger Rd Detroit, MI 48217 Tuesday, March 13, 2018 lor Community Library (12303 Monday, March 12, 2018 at Pardee). 313-382-0900 from 7:30-9PM there will be a 7:30PM there will be a city Pastor - Rev. Dr.Thirl E. Hudson city council meeting at the Dr. Wanda R. Hudson - First Lady Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 11:00am Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 pm Philippians 4:3a “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me

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Rev. Mark R. Zockheem (734) 765-5335 Pastor Welcome Home!

PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] website: www.pentecostmbc.org

Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor

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SERVICES Sunday School - 9:30am Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm

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List your Business in the Funeral Home Directory Call 313-928-2955 Page 6A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 WOMEN HISTORY Human Skeleton & Organs Find and circle all of the skeletal parts and body organs that are hidden in the grid. MONTH The remaining letters spell a secret message. Boarding the Bus and Making Note: TARSALS and METATARSALS are hidden separately and do not over- lap. The same goes for CARPALS and METACARPALS, and BLADDER and a Decision GALLBLADDER. Many people know of Rosa Parks, but do you know Claudette Colvin

a traffic officer came onto the bus and asked her why she was sitting there and why she would not get up. She replied, “because it’s my constitutional right,” and told him she was not breaking the segregation law by sitting there. The traffic offi- cer told the bus driver that the police needed to get involved. A stop or two later, two police officers came onto the bus and instructed Colvin to get up. She refused. She later said, “I Claudette Colvin could not move because his- tory had me glued to the seat…Sojourner Truth’s hands After school on March 2, 1955, were pushing me down on one Claudette Colvin walked to shoulder and Harriet Tubman’s downtown Montgomery with hands were pushing me down three of her classmates. She on another shoulder.” The po- and her friends were going to lice officers each grabbed one take the city bus home from of her arms, kicked her, threw school that day. When they her books from her lap, and boarded the bus, they sat be- “manhandled” her off the bus. hind the first five rows, which She was arrested and her min- were reserved for white pas- ister bailed her out later that sengers. A young white day. woman boarded the bus after Colvin and her friends and This was one major factor that found nowhere to sit because led to the Montgomery Boycott. the white section was full. Bus Nine months later, Rosa Parks drivers had the authority to refused to give up her set on a make black passengers move Montgomery City bus. for white passengers, even if Skeleton: - STERNUM - GENITALS they were sitting in the black A few years later, Colvin - CARPALS - TARSALS - HEART section. The bus driver asked moved to New York and - CLAVICLE - TIBIA - INTESTINES Colvin and her friends to get worked in the medical field. - ULNA - KIDNEYS up, which her friends immedi- - COCCYX - CRANIUM - VERTEBRA - LIVER ately did. She refused to Submitted by Lashonda Bartell move. On her mind were the - FEMUR - LUNGS lessons she had learned - FIBULA Organs: - PANCREAS throughout her life, especially - HUMERUS - APPENDIX - SKIN during Negro History Month at - SPLEEN her school just days before. - INNOMINATE - BLADDER Though her friends’ seats (one - MANDIBLE - BRAIN - STOMACH next to Colvin and two across - METACARPALS - GALLBLADDER - VOICE BOX the aisle) were now vacant, the - METATARSALS white woman refused to sit in - PATELLA them because, according to Jim Crow laws, black people - PHALANGES could not sit next to next to - RADIUS white people. They had to sit - RIBS behind white people to show - SACRUM Serving Detroit their inferiority. When asked - SCAPULA for Over 29 Years again, Colvin refused to get up. The bus driver alerted the traf- *Steel Storm Security Doors fic police, and three stops later, Over 30 Styles to Choose from *Steel Entrance Doors Primed or Painted Steel Security Frames *Door Gates/Scissor Step Railings/Porch railings Columns

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That’s why it’s is based on whether legal pro- rules and judicial procedures. important to understand what cedures or legal precedents The workshops are conducted the heck is going on. I wrote were followed properly. not only as educational events, the book with the help from at- Krystal Banks is doing her part but as social settings where torneys, judges, police officers, in ensuring that people will meals and the opportunity net- and several friends. I got tired know some of these laws and working and exchange of ideas of seeing people not under- procedures. is provided. The workshop she stand the system. Crime is not Banks has the distinction of held on March 2nd featured a just ‘in the hood.’ Crime is hap- being the only property bail former law enforcement official pening everywhere.” bondswoman in Michigan. She as well as a criminal attorney For more information go to: is the owner of Banks Bail as part of the discussion. www.dontbeadumbcriminal.co 1125 Southfield Rd. - Lincoln Park Bonds, with offices in Detroit, Some of the topics included: m Port Huron, and Lapeer. And knowing your rights, knowing 313-903-7255 she has taken her 18 years of minors’ rights, knowing how Steven Malik Shelton is a De- experience in the field and writ- the court system works, under- troit based writer. He can be ten two books to help people to standing warrants, understand- reached at: malikshel- understand their rights and ing profiling, understanding [email protected] their options when (or if) they are in contact with police or the courts. Her publication entitled, ‘Don’t be a Dumb Criminal’ and the companion work book of the same name, are powerful yet easy to read works on how to avoid the common and not so common traps that the unwary and unaware can fall into. Banks books are timely and needed, especially in view of the many Black and poor peo- ple that have suffered in recent years and had their ordeals video-taped and broadcast on social and mainstream media sites. She understands that it is not only important to know your rights, but to know what to do and what not to do when you are stopped by the police, ar- rested, or ensnared in the crim- inal justice system. “When you are arrested, you’re being recorded,” warned Banks. “And when you go to jail, it’s being recorded; or the inmate that you’re in the cell with can be called as a witness Page 9A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS K-Laundromat 439 Visger, Ecorse Teamwork Makes The Dream Work *FREE SOAP on SUNDAYS & MONDAYS* at Paris Cafe and Deli Written By - Xavier Jones Telegram Media Specialist

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Wanda Hayes and Twanna Jones, pwners of Paris Cafe & Deli - * 2709 Fort St in Southwest Detroit Same Day Service *Washers up to 80 lbs. Wanda Hayes and Twanna Wanda - Integrity and commu- *Drop Off Service *Maytag Equipment Jones set out on a mission to Telegram - Where did the in- nication, if something is wrong *Commercial Accounts Welcome feed the streets. The mother spiration come from for the let me know so I can fix it. and daughter duo own the menu? Lastly serving our customers Last Load at 9:00pm Paris Cafe and Deli. A South- and community. 969 Southfield Rd west Detroit eatery catered to Twanna - Research. I went fresh healthy food, building a around the neighborhood and If you have a business that Lincoln Park stable community relationship, collected menus from the you would like to have fea- (313) 388-5003 and service with a smile. restaurants around. I have a lot tured in the Telegram, send of friends and family who live in an email to Xaiver at Hours: 8am-11pm Wanda and Twanna have two the area, they complain that it's [email protected] Accepting all Major Credit Cards & EBT very different skill sets and not much to eat around here. work experiences. That’s what I've taken their input and made makes the Paris Cafe and Deli it happen. so special. Wanda brings her background in finances and Telegram - How much cus- management to the table. She tomer service experience do manages the front counter and you have, why is it impor- handles interior details of the tant? business. Wanda - I've been doing it all Twanna has an educational my life. I know how I like to be background in culinary arts, treated and I treat customers and eight years of catering ex- better. There's the little things perience. She runs the kitchen that count, a lot of customers and created the menu items. come back just for the little which is comprised of local fa- things. vorites. Big sellers are Corn Beef sandwiches, Philly Telegram - What do you like cheese steakes, and the best about running your own chicken pitas. Wanda also kitchen? makes the desserts, her ex- pertise doesn't stop at man- Wanda - The creative process. agement. I can run my own kitchen with- out someone breathing down The restaurant is fairly new, my shoulder. (Well except my opening December 16th of last mother) I get to do it my way all year. Word of mouth sales and the time it’s the greatest thing social media promotion has for me. given the cafe a stream of reg- ular customers. This frequent Telegram - Can you switch commerce is quickly building places? the joint’s reputation. Getting them used to the neighbor- Twanna - I could come up hood, and preparing a menu front, but. I don't think I'll be as for their first Summer in busi- nice as she is. I also don't like ness. to handle the business side of things, I just like to create. Good food is the gospel at the Paris Deli and Cafe. The grub Wanda - I can cook, but the is always good. The love and way she does it! The delivery creativity Twanna cooks with is and presentation cannot be tasted with every bite. Wanda duplicated. has big plans for the summer months. There will be a few Telegram - What principles surprises added to the menu, does your business stand and a new wave of community on? service. Page 10A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 BOOKS IN THE HOOD REVIEW Welcome Spring at By - Xavier Jones Media Specialist Hines Park By Renee Summers - Telegram Intern National Reading Month - Special Edition - JAEL - Cool Crusher - Bringing back the Comic Book woman with a dark past, who is putting the task of brightening it into her own hands. Nothing will stop her quest, Tzu must be stopped! Idol Crusher is a short exciting read that ends on a cliff. We will see more of Jael’s backstory and journey in upcoming issues. Issue two is to launch May of this year.

Telegram - What's your Inspi- ration for the story?

Asher Shelton - To inspire Visitor to the Dog Park takes time to spend time with four young women to overcome ad- legged friends versity. Sometimes the past can hinder you. Jael’s case her follows along the Rouge River, past propels her to fight and Spring is on its way and it will which connects to Newburgh fulfil her goal. soon be time to get out and enjoy the warm weather. For- Lake, Wilcox Lake and Water- ford Pond. Ducks, swans and Telegram - Favorite comic? tunately, for those of us who love the outdoors, we have other varieties of waterfowl are both residents and frequent Asher Shelton - Black Panther Hines Park Trail. Southeastern visitors, particularly at migra- is hot. I like Batman. He does- Michigan is loaded with all tion times. n't have powers but that isn't sorts of gorgeous parks and Prior to European settlement, stopping him. I like how he recreation areas, some of the Rouge River was a travel uses his powers to fight crime which are managed locally and way for both Native Americans and train the next generation of others which are managed by and fur trappers. Hines Drive crime fighters. Wolverine is the state. Hines Park Trail, as we know it today was built also cool for his endurance also known as Edward Hines in 1949 on land which was do- and adaptability. Drive is managed by the Wayne County Parks Depart- nated by Henry Ford. It is named after Edward Hines, Telegram - What's next in ment. Author Asher Shelton with his new comic book who was at that time the head Jael’s story? Hines Park Trail is a meander- ing trail which runs over 17 of the Wayne County Road Commission. Comic books have changed By the hands of the powerful Asher Shelton - Without giving miles in length from Dearborn, In November and December, over the years. Characters, and fear mongering Lord Tzu. out too much, my character de- west through Livonia and Ply- Hines Drive is home of the settings, and themes are con- Tzu expects his victims to re- velops and the story intensi- mouth, all the way to Northville. Wayne County Lightfest, an stantly evolving in this diverse, spect him as an Idol and obey fies. We see how she’s deeper Along the way there are nu- annual holiday light show. historic genre. his word for holy text. connected to the villains. merous recreations areas which allow for softball, soccer, Since 2011, the area has been host to Crusisin’ Hines, one of Jael Idol Crusher is another Or else. Telegram - What's Reborn picnicking, and even fishing. many area classic car shows Comic that breaks the norm. Comics? The trail is a haven for joggers The story was written and cre- Over ten years later Jael is still and bicyclists and even those and cruises. This year the event will be held on August ated by Asher Shelton. Travis haunted. Driven by revenge for Asher Shelton - Characters who take advantage of the 26. Find out more at Jones and Chris Shelton are Lord Tzu. She works as a jus- going through major changes many miles of nature trails. www.cruisinhines.com. behind the art and coloring of tice dishing vigilante. Blowing and transformations. Failing Hines Park Trail is also home Hines Park Trail has lots to Jael’s first issue. Asher also up giant stone monsters that and overcoming challenges. to the Wayne County Dog offer. It is an example of owns reborn comics. plan on sacrificing and destroy- Reborn Comics is about telling Park. The dog park is located preservation and careful man- ing the human race. the stories of characters that within the Hawthorn Ridge agement of a natural area and Our heroine is Jael. As a young will find strength and victory. Recreation Area, west of Mer- girl she witnessed the violent, Jael is a busy woman that riman Road. All dogs must be its wild inhabitants. Get on tragic murder of her parents. young fans could look up to. A registered with at the Wayne your bike or grab your walking County Parks Office and be up shoes and escape from the city to date on vaccinations. You for a day and see for yourself LIST YOUR BUSINESS HERE can find out more at how serene Hines Park Trail www.waynecounty.com. can be. You can find and 313-928-2955 The setting is nature, nature download a map of the area at and more nature as visitors www.trailsmichigan.com/Hines can observe raccoons, skunks, -Park-Trail geese and even deer. The trail

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APT FOR RENT CO-OP HELP WANTED Across the Park AVAILABLE SAVE YOUR MONEY! Apartments General Contractor DRIVE RESPONSIBLY WELLESLEY with 18 month proj- NEWLY REMODELED TOWNHOUSES ect downriver is APARTMENTS COOPERATIVE looking for experi- enced Subcontrac- Spacious 1 bedroom 1 BEDRM RANCH apartments TOWNHOMES tors, Trades and Individuals with their Available for 62 and $515/Month older or Handicapped & 2 BEDRM TOWNHOMES own tools. Appli- Disabled. STARTING FROM cants can either sub- $530/Month mit their information 2700 S Annabelle St. to info@gfisher- Detroit, MI 48217 For more information call const.com, fax their (734) 729-3328 CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE Rent Based on Income Equal Housing Opportunity resume to 248-855- 2420 or contact our Heat & water included. Inkster March Board of Review Meeting Dates & Times Activity Room & main office at Laundry facilities on site 248-855-3500. (313) 382-3201 Date and Meeting Times: TTY\TTD 711 [email protected] HELP WANTED March 19, 2018 SMALL ADS March 20, 2018 Sitter's Inc. March 21, 2018 WORK One on One 313-928-2955 Companion for Location: 26215 Trowbridge Inkster, MI. 48141 Elderly, Disabled/ (Inkster City Hall; City Council Chambers) Equal Housing Opportunity Special Needs HOUSE FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT Individuals BOARD OF REVIEW MEEETS TO CONSIDER APPEALS ON PROP- ECORSE 24/7 ERTY ASSESSMENTS. ALL TIMES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! SW DETROIT 3 bedrooms, living 7 days a week. room, family room 3 Bedroom home 734-237-7100 PLEASE CALL 313-563-4267 FOR QUESTIONS & APPOINTMENT TIMES Updated kitchen with fireplace, fenced and bathroom, in backyard, clean $700/month RIVER ROUGE HOUSING PUBLIC NOTICE clean basement 313-454-9822 313-268-2755 313-443-3324 PROJECT: River Rouge Housing Commission ,lj38 sj322 2016/2017 Capital Fund Program

CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE CCTV SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM CITY OF RIVER ROUGE 2018 POVERTY EXEMPTION APPLICATION Common Hallway Areas/Exterior Michigan Law requires that you supply certain information to the Board before OWNER: River Rouge Housing Commission the Board can grant a hardship reduction. 180 Visger Road, River Rouge, MI. 48218 YOU MUST BRING IN THE FOLLOWING COPIES: ARCHITECT: ASC ARCHITECTS LLC (WE DO NOT MAKE COPIES) P.O. Box 250059 IF YOU DO NOT BRING COPIES YOUR HARDSHIP WILL NOT BE Franklin, MI. 48025 APPROVED. 1.The fully completed and signed application form, which includes a complete PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RRHC Project: MI008-002, 003, & 004 listing of all persons residing in the home, showing their age, employment/ Community Center Building. disability status, and income. 2. Supply the board with a copy of your 2017 federal and state income tax re- The project consists of Security Camera System installations within the turns. (THE LAW REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO FILE AND PRODUCE River Rouge Housing Commission Common Hallway Areas/Exterior. AN INCOME TAX RETURN EVEN IF THAT RETURN IS ZERO FILING Designated by the Executive Director and/or Contracting Officer. ALSO MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR HOMESTEAD CREDIT). 3. You must supply the board with a copy of homestead property tax credit Walk- Through Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 10:30am claim. 4. Supply the board with copies of proof of income, (copy of social security Location: 460 ½ Hyacinth Court - River Rouge, MI. 48218 check, social security statement, pay stub, W-2 etc.) 5. Copy of drivers license or state id. Bid Due Date: March 12, 2018 @ 2:00 pm

The application along with copies of income must brought into our office or Submit To: Lori D. Long, Executive Director mailed to 10600 West Jefferson River Rouge, MI 48218. 180 Visger Road, River Rouge, MI. 48218

If you do no summit all of the above information, the board cannot and will not $75.00 non-refundable fee for bids grant a hardship reduction. The hardship application and all copies must be in the Treasurer’s office or Assessor’s office no later than MARCH 9TH 2018 Payable to: RRHC Date and time for the March Board of Review meeting is: INVITATION Sealed bids will be received by the River Rouge Housing March 12th 2018 9:00 am – 12:00pm Comm., & will be opened and read at the Owner Discretion. Bid Propos- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm als will Received at: River Rouge Housing Commission, 180 Visger March 13th 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Road, River Rouge, MI. 48218. (313) 382-1414 office (313) 382-0228 March 14th 2018 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm fax. March 15th 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm BIDDING In order to receive consideration, make bids in strict accor- INCOME GUIDELINES dance with the Project manual and include, what the Bid form, the follow- ing: Income limitations shall be those established by the River Rouge City Council, in adherence with Public Act 390 of 1994. For the tax year 2017, applicable in- a. Representations, Certifications, and Other statements of come limitations are as follows: Bidders HUD-5369 A.

Family of 1 Combined household income $13,100 b. Non-Collusive Affidavit Family of 2 Combined household income $16,600 c. Bid Bond Family of 3 Combined household income $20,900 d. Section 3 Implementation Plan Family of 4 Combined household income $24,600 Family of 5 Combined household income $28,780 BIDDING DOCUMENTS Proposals shall be made according to the con- Family of 6 Combined household income $32,960 tract documents as Family of 7 Combined household income $37,200 Family of 8 Combined household income $41,400 Prepared by ASC ARCHITECTS LLC. Each additional $ 4,190 Page 12A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF MARCH 8 - MARCH 14, 2018 Telegram Classifieds Helping others From Page 1A CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE ATTENTION ECORSE TAXPAYERS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ECORSE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING IN THE ALBERT B. BUDAY CIVIC CENTER-3869 W. JEFFERSON ECORSE MI IN THE ON THE 2ND FLOOR ON:

MARCH 12, 2018 9:00 A.M. TO NOON AND 1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M MARCH 15, 2018 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING APPEALS ON 2018 ASSESSED AND TAX- ABLE VALUES. PLEASE NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW PRO- POSAL A; TAXES ARE BASED ON THE TAXABLE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY. Ivon Alcime, a graduate communications major, helps build a cement wall at FURTHER STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR HARDSHIP the School of Good Samaritans as part of a previous Alternative Spring REDUCTIONS MUST SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING BEFORE THE BOARD CAN Break in Haiti after the country was struck by an earthquake that devastated GRANT A HARDSHIP: much of the island. Justin D. Knight/Howard University ` 1.COMPLETED HARDSHIP APPLICATION (AVAILABLE IN ASSES- SOR’S OFFICE) out power. The blackouts have upset traffic and interrupted water service to 2.COPY OF FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS/HOME- dozens of neighborhoods, including the historic Old San Juan in the nation’s STEAD PROPERTY TAX OR POVERTY EXEMPTION capital. AFFIDAVIT(AVAILABLE IN THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE) The Federal Emergency Management Administration has been providing relief 3. PROOF OF INCOME (W2 , SOCIAL SECURITY STATEMENT ETC) and rescue efforts, providing meals and water to residents. 4.ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WISH THE BOARD TO CON- SIDER Adebola and 47 other students, accompanied by two faculty advisors, land in 5.MUST BE CURRENT ON PROPERTY TAXES: Puerto Rico Friday, March 9, and begin a week of work on Monday, March 12. The ASB participants will paint schools and fix homes and churches in HARDSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING INCOME and around San Juan, the island’s capital. GUIDELINES Howard students will also visit and assist in the daily activities at two Boys and Girls clubs in Las Margaritas and Bayamón about 20 minutes outside of ONE PERSON $13,100.00 San Juan. Students and faculty will be staying about an hour west of San TWO PERSONS $16,600.00 Juan at a campsite in Arecibo, six people to a room. THREE PERSONS $20,900.00 This year, no students applying for ASB knew where they would be placed FOUR PERSONS $24,600.00 when they signed up for the annual service missions. Applicants selected a FIVE PERSONS $28,780.00 service preference ranging from “children/orphanages” to “prison rehabilita- SIX PERSONS $32,960.00 tion.” The luck of the draw would determine at which of this year’s 15 service SEVEN PERSONS $37,200.00 sites they would be placed. EIGHT PERSONS $41,400.00 Adebola, an ASB first-timer, said when she checked “recovery” on her appli- EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON $ 4,190.00 cation, she thought she would be going to Houston or Belle Glade, Fla., two U.S. cities that also were hit hard by hurricanes last fall. She said she never ROBERT LEWIS HELLAR expected to be placed in Puerto Rico. ECORSE, ASSESSOR “I’m really excited,” she said. A native of Nigeria, Adebola moved to the United States to learn mechanical engineering to further technological advancement in her country, which she CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE said lacks proper waste disposal systems, consistent electricity and access to clean drinking water in many parts of the country. Final Notice She said old medical equipment failed to save her 13-year-old sister’s dimin- ishing eyesight, leaving her completely blind. City of Inkster, Wayne County Adebola, who created a nonprofit organization at 13 to help Nigerian children, said that the goals of ASB align perfectly with hers. 2018-2019 Proposed Statement and Public Hearing Notice “The purpose of ASB is to help people, and it gives me something productive Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to do,” she said. More than 700 students will participate in ASB service missions to 14 other In compliance with federal guidelines, the City of Inkster will held a public hear- underserved areas and regions devastated by natural disaster this year, in- ings on Monday, February 19, 2018 and Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 pm for cluding St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Martin, Anguilla, Haiti and Ghana. Groups submission of the 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ap- will also go to Chicago, New Orleans, Port Arthur and Beaumont in Texas, the plication. The hearing were held at Inkster City Hall in Council Chambers located Florida Keys and Flint, Mich. at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, MI 48141. The purpose of the hearing were to re- “We decided to go to places hit hardest by the hurricane,” said Puerto Rico ceive public comment and approve final projects and funding level for Inkster’s site coordinator Kyliah Hughes, 20. allocation of the 2018-2019 Wayne County CDBG Program. The final application According to Hughes, ASB planners wanted to “make a statement” about their appropriation is as follows: commitment to service by visiting places further than the usual domestic sites. Dijon Stokes, 20, a team leader for Puerto Rico, agreed. Activity Location Funding “We have to help beyond borders,” Stokes, said. “We go where we’re needed, Administration City-Wide $21,000 and we will visit those places devastated by the hurricane until we see real Code Enforcement City-Wide $75,000 recovery.” Demolition City-Wide $48,006 Housing Rehabilitation City-Wide $40,000 Public Services (Neighborhood Clean Up) City-Wide $32,471 Total Estimated Request Allocation $216,477

The estimated amount is based on the 2017—2018 funding allocation less 10% for Demonstration Projects. The above activities meet HUD’s National Objectives by benefiting low and moderate-income persons and aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. For concerns, please contact Sharde Fleming at 313.563.9764.

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The girl stated quired starting quality talent in homeowner states he went to she is the registered owner of Then the repeat of the same exchange for spare parts every his garage at 0845hrs and the vehicle and she wanted it old song, the formula the Pis- season. The biggest flaw in smelled a strong odor of gaso- impounded, and she could not tons have lived by the last cou- roster construction is the lack line. He states he opened the drive because she couldn’t find ple of weeks and the last of Plan B. One could argue bay door and observed two the keys and it had a flat tire. couple of years and this past they shouldn’t be this much broken beer bottles with rags She stated she was leaving Monday night was no different worse without him, however inside them next to the garage and going to the casino and as the Pistons let a strong first the drop off has been beyond door. The officer observed on she left the scene. Rapid Re- half go, where the team was belief. That said, you have to the rear section of the garage sponse was notified for the only down by five at the break imagine what this team would to the south of the bay door a male in the vehicle. Officers only to sink into the sunset and look like when fully healthy, burned section of the wooden assisted in taking the male out allow a new look Cavaliers and from the little we’ve been garage. He also observed a of the vehicle. Then an un- This past Monday once again squad to beat them, 112-90. able to see of that, it’s hard to dark colored broken bottle known came into the alley and the Detroit Pistons play a com- The problem this past Monday, argue they wouldn’t be an up- below the damage, and a rag advised the officer that he had petitive first half; energy into as it was against Miami was a and-coming playoff team that was inside the bottle was seen this male here earlier in the locker room at halftime full lack of production outside of stocked with intriguing young burned to ashes. A broken Co- the home and in the garage. of confidence. Yeah come out Griffin and Drummond, with no talent. Luke Kennard the rona beer bottle with a white He asked the male what was for the second half and get one stepping up to the plate to eighth pick in the draft last year rag on the ground laid right he doing there and he told him spanked, deflated, and out complement the All-Stars. Ish is racking up do not play stats, next to the bay door. The offi- he was working for the city hustled. Yes indeed Blake Grif- Smith posted another hum- and why? SVG completely cer could smelled a strong cleaning the home out. The of- fin dominated the stat sheet as drum game of 6 points, 6 as- failed to build depth, which was odor of gasoline on the rag that ficer observed two white bed he started well with 12 points, sists and multiple frustrating, an obvious hole after last sea- was not burned. The home- rails sticking out of the rear four rebounds and three as- no-dribble offensive sets with son and it’s been a disaster. owner told the officer that he window and three bags of sists as the Pistons took three others on the court. When the The offense is broken. The was not having any problems mulch laying on the ground the six-point leads in the first quar- Pistons attack the paint and season is all most over with any one and doesn’t know officer went into the backyard ter. Pistons coach Stan Van play defense they can be a why his property was targeted. and observed three bags of very competitive team, how- Gundy started five bench play- only to watch another year with mulch stacked up by an ers (Stanley Johnson, Anthony ever the team hurls outside no playoffs. The franchise is al- March 3, 2018 opened gate. They were the Tolliver, Eric Moreland, jumpers and three pointers like ready a top-five spender going At 2130hrs, officers were dis- same mulch mentioned earlier Langston Galloway and Dwight they are masters and do not into next season without any patched to the alley in the 100 in the vehicle, and entered the Buycks) to open the second play any type of defense to additions. The Pistons must Block of East James on a re- home and noticed a bed with quarter and they struggled, stay in the game the team is a find a decent coach. Hire Bill port of a Drug Overdose of a missing bedrails. The officer again. Yes after Johnson bust. Laimbeer or somebody. It’s just male in a vehicle. A 31 year old continued to check the home scored on the first possession a thought. female met the officers and and seen that the home was to push the lead to 30-26, the SVG isn’t a perfect coach. stated her boyfriend was over- being renovated and observed Pistons could only manage 10 Even with a healthy Reggie dosing on a lot of pills. Officers a back bedroom window as the points for a stretch of more Jackson, his system has been looked inside the vehicle and point of entry and he exited the than eight minutes where the flawed and frustrating at times. observed the 32 year old male front door. The rear doors were in the driver seat with his shirt locked and no foot prints were Are you a pulled over his head scream- seen. The officer attempted to ing. The officer attempted to make contact with the owner. High School Basketball Moving Senior Star? speak with him, but all the The male was issued for Un- male did was continued lawful Entry. Forward We are looking for people 80 years By Butch Davis old and older to feature in the Congratulations to the following Girls teams winning READ WITH YOUR their districts. District 23 Dearborn Fordson, District Telegram 25 Trenton, District 27 Allen Park, District 28 Newspaper. FAMILY & FRIENDS Wayne Memorial, District 44 Dearborn Henry Ford Academy and District 45 River Rouge. Call 313-928-2955 The MHSAA Girls Basketball Regionals Finals are tonight with the Boys Districts Finals tomorrow. & share information about Good luck to all participating. your Senior Star

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Dear Tasha, morning when I arrived home. I I have a really good friend that think my friend not only fell in I’ve known for many, many love with this woman, but the years. Just for the sake of it, I will slick game of gambling. Now, all call him Aaron. Aaron and I enjoy he talks about is the casino and hanging out together, going to wants to make this our time to dinner and watching movies. Let hang out. I’m just not into it and me add, that our relationship is really feeling some kind-a-way. strictly platonic and has been Signed, that way for years. A while back, Poker Face all of a sudden our friendship came to a complete halt; he Dear Poker Face, stopping calling, hasn’t returned I bet you are feeling some kind- any of my calls and is never a-way (no pun intended). You are Name the persons in the photo home. Aaron’s behavior re- witnessing firsthand, your good minded me of a time when he friend Aaron spiral into a ditch Email your answer to [email protected] or call 313-928-2955 met this girl and left me in the and only you can see it happen- (leave your answer if no one picks up) Name from left to right. wind. So, I figured he had found ing. Apparently, Aaron has ab- a new girlfriend and she didn’t solutely no idea where he is The winner will be selected at random from all correct submissions. approve of our friendship. Well, headed. Unfortunately, from The answer and contest winner will be published March 15, 2018. after nearly three months, he fi- what you’ve stated this is some- nally called and it was just as I thing new to him; it’s exciting, fun thought. He had a new girlfriend, and he has a new girl; life is a Photo Contest Week 9 but this time he wanted me to dream. But, in reality, at the rate meet her and apparently she he’s going, this dream is going to was just as excited to meet with turn into a nightmare. The thing me. So naturally, I agreed and about gambling for those who do we made plans to meet for din- it, they feel that it’s addictive be- ner. The day finally came and cause it doesn’t harm the body. the three of us enjoyed a meal. It’s not like alcohol or drugs. She and I hit it off well and even However, gambling is a mental cracked a few jokes about addiction. Once you obtain that Aaron’s personality and all the first taste of adrenalin from a win; crazy stuff he does from time to you want to have that same feel- time. It was about 10:00pm ing over and over, and a gambler when we finished dinner and I will lose everything in hopes of was tired from a long work week, winning. Let us hope that he has- but they (she) insisted that we go n’t gone to extreme measures the extra mile and head down to and depleted his personal sav- the casino. Since I was the third ings or worse his 401K. So, as wheel and passenger, what his friend, it’s time for you to get choice did I have, plus I didn’t in the game and play to win. want to make waves on our first Aaron is still a newbie to the encounter. So, although I was world of gambling. You may reluctant, I went to the casino! want to do a little research and Bad idea! Now, I know where find a way to delicately approach Aaron has been for the past few the conversation of how one can Winner for Week 8 - Jack Pepples months; gambling his life saving quickly become addicted and Pictured Front Row- Jimmie Hendrix, Nat King Cole, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. away with the woman who has show him some statistics on Back Row: Frederick Douglass, Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, Sojourner Truth introduced him to gambling. I what happens; loss of savings, had never seen anything like it friends and family, job, jail and before in my life. He was drop- sometimes people go to extreme ping $50 -100 at every go- measures to feed the habit; around! In all the years I’ve stealing from family, selling valu- known him, he’s never gambled. able items from their home. This Heck, I don’t know a thing about has become a serious addition Blackjack, Roulette or Poker and and a hotline for gamblers might he’s learned the game in 90 be your first step to help Aaron. days. I watched her steer him The odds are not greater than from one table to the next. It was the friendship! if I was invisible and he was Tasha mesmerized. His money was Talk to Tasha at: Tash- going so fast, I couldn’t keep [email protected] count. Tasha, it was 4am in the HOT PICKS 313 948 125 612 002 356 0033 8709 1543 3266 5950 2676

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