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While our most recent efforts were able to bear fruit, it is with great sadness that I men- tion two urban communities with similar demographics as our own no longer having the luxury of a local school district to operate. I use luxury in the most literal sense as the promises of our past are no longer guaranteed for future generations, regardless to geographic location or zip codes. The boundaries for those districts have been River Rouge Superintendent Derrick R. Coleman redrawn and the children have been dispersed to Dear Panther Family: compassion, and resiliency to neighboring districts. execute the mission. Our “In the depth of winter, I final- theme for this upcoming year In the wake of George mission of crime; conditions. The real tragedy in this situa- ly learned that in me there lay is “Defying the Odds” and Zimmerman’s acquittal and the Sec. 2. tion comes from the fact there an invincible summer.” these are not hollow words, subsequent outrage from the (1) An individual who has not or is little guarantee, if any, that Albert Camus they represent a movement. community and organizations is not engaged in the commis- the receptions awaiting those such as the NAACP, calling for sion of a crime at the time he or students will be as nurturing This quote is inspirational and We will continue to take bold justice in the death of Trayvon she uses deadly force may use as their own communities provides insight into my and aggressive action for the Martin, maybe its time to take a deadly force against another were to them. Furthermore, thoughts of our past calendar survival of River Rouge Public second look at he law. Some individual anywhere he or she the misfortune caused by the year; more importantly, it Schools and I can promise members of the Michigan has the legal right to be with no loss of tradition, history, and serves as the foundation for you that the services provided Legislature are saying just that. duty to retreat if either of the the unknown for those stu- our work moving forward. to your children this year will In 2006, Michigan enacted the following applies: dents, employees, and com- Overcoming the challenges of match the bravado in which Self Defense Act, otherwise (a) The individual honestly and munities of both Inkster and last year simply serves as a we speak. We are thankful for know as "Stand Your Ground" reasonably believes that the Saginaw Buena Vista will law, found at MCL 780.972. reminder of what we can you entrusting us with your use of deadly force is neces- have devastating outcomes The law states: accomplish when we mix most precious asset and you sary to prevent the imminent 780.972 Use of deadly force by equal parts, strategic thinking, can rest assured our efforts to River Rouge Schools page 2A individual not engaged in com- Stand your Ground page 2A Inkster Schools parents, community learn new district lines at emotional meeting By Christian Young - Contributing Writer

see Inkster Public Schools offi- Wigent and the rest of the cially declared dissolved and board decided to dissolve the dead this past Thursday. district at the local level, instead And like a funeral, there was of leaving it up to state superin- much sadness, shouting and tendent of public instruction outrage. Mike Flanagan—the only two choices given Wayne RESA RESA Superintendent under this new law—and brings Christopher Wigent said that it an end to an era. was a very sad and tragic occa- sion. It was also the responsibility of Wayne RESA to re-draw “The final decision was made boundary lines and divide the with less than six weeks left students among four neighbor- The outside of the building said before the beginning of the ing districts, and the division Wayne Regional Educational school year and specifically tar- will fall as follows: Service Agency, but the build- geted two districts,” Wigent Students who live north of HAPPY 69TH ANNIVERSARY ing had the feel of a funeral said. “There are many, many Michigan Avenue and west of home. unanswered questions regard- Many Inkster residents came to ing this legislation.” Inkster Schools page 3A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 CALL TO ACTION River Rouge Stand your ground WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER from page 1A Schools death of or imminent great sexual assault of yourself or of By Gina C. Steward - Telegram Newspaper Publisher bodily harm to himself or her- from page 1A another individual. This means self or to another individual. you must actually believe that Problems in the community? (b) The individual honestly and your life is in danger, great reasonably believes that the bodily harm is imminent, or use of deadly force is neces- fear of sexual assault. In addi- Check the home sary to prevent the imminent tion, that belief must be objec- sexual assault of himself or tionably reasonable. This went out, we had to tear herself or of another individual. means the jury will decide, down the failed part and ana- (2) An individual who has not or upon hearing all the facts, what lyze it. Maybe the o-ring was is not engaged in the commis- a reasonable person in your the wrong size, maybe the sion of a crime at the time he or situation would have done. worker put the wrong fluid in she uses force other than cylinder or maybe it was the deadly force may use force In May 2012, after the death of wrong cylinder. But the key other than deadly force against Trayvon Martin, Democrats in felt for years to come. On was to go back to the begin- another individual anywhere he the Michigan State House of behalf of the River Rouge or she has the legal right to be ning and examine the Representatives announced a Public Schools, I offer both with no duty to retreat if he or bill to repeal Michigan's "stand process, step by step until heartfelt prayers and support she honestly and reasonably your ground" law, which cur- you find out what went for those communities as they believes that the use of that rently protects citizens who use wrong. heal from this travesty with force is necessary to defend deadly force in self-defense. The root cause of many of our sincerest best wishes for himself or herself or another As the law stands, if a person these problems can be the children who have been individual from the imminent believes he is at risk of being traced back to the same impacted. unlawful use of force by anoth- subjected to deadly force, place…home. The people er individual. great bodily harm or rape, he Another person got shot. attending the meetings and While we were victorious in can use deadly force without Another car was stolen, Prior to this law, Michigan fol- rallies are not the ones com- keeping our doors open for first retreating. Another house was vandal- lowed the common law doc- mitting the crimes, but it the upcoming year, success is ized. trine that "a person had a duty Many states have some ver- could be their family mem- fleeting and undoubtedly to retreat before defending sion of the law on the books. bers. The attendees must there exists a new set of chal- yourself". Now, you do not Aren’t you sick and tired of States That Have Stand Your make sure that their family lenges we must overcome. have to retreat before defend- Ground Laws are: Alabama, hearing those statements and family members are We cannot rest on our past ing yourself, but there are cer- Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and reading about these leading a life that exemplifies victories and while nostalgia tain constraints. You must: Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, types of crimes being com- character and positive val- has its place, it will not be Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, mitted? I know I am. ues. Grandparents, aunts, enough to ensure future suc- 1. Not be engaged in the com- New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Whether it is in River Rouge, uncles, parents and extend- cess. With this understand- mission of a crime. If you are a Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Ecorse, Inkster, Dearborn, ed family members must ing, this letter sounds the felon, and carrying a gun Texas and Utah. Romulus, Detroit or another alarm proclaiming the time of (which is a violation of work to instill values of Some states have self-defense city, the problems are the year where we refocus Michigan law), then use that respect into the family mem- laws, either through statute or increasing. bers at a young age. The our efforts to ensure we gun to defend yourself, this defense will not be available to case law, that are similar to poem “"All I Really Need To remain firmly on the road to you. stand your ground laws, but I know there isn’t one answer Know I Learned In recovery. The media has pro- with at least one key differ- to solve these problems. Kindergarten" says a lot vided us vivid images of cities 2. Must be in a place you are ence. These laws generally Many groups and people are about the values that we and school districts forced to legally allowed to be. So if you apply only to the home or other trying. There have been should continue to teach our shut down and scramble to trespassing, and use deadly real property (such as an meetings, rallies, prayer vig- youth. provide a quality educational force to defend yourself, this office) and are often referred to setting for their children. With ils, marches and more meet- It is never to late for youth to self-defense will not be avail- as "castle doctrine" or "defense your resounding belief in us, it able to you. ings. I applaud the people change their ways. However of habitation" laws. is without question that we will that are leading the troops family must reach out to their continue to “Defy the Odds” 3. You must honestly and rea- These states include: Idaho, and trying to get the prob- loved ones, pray for them and I thank you in advance for sonably fear imminent death Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, lems resolved. It is going to and encourage them to love your continued support. of, imminent great bodily harm Oregon, South Carolina, South take everyone investing in themselves and value their their families to get our com- to yourself or to another indi- Dakota, Washington, and West lives. Derrick R. Coleman vidual, and/or fear of imminent Virginia. munities back to a place of I know there is no one pride. Superintendent of Schools answer to solve the problems Contact your State Rep for My observation from problem of our communities, but we more information. solving is to get to the root must start somewhere. "All I Really Need To Know I cause. In engineering, we Home is a great place to Learned In Kindergarten" Letter Policy learned that if you wanted to start. find out why a car’s clutch by Robert Fulghum The Telegram encourages Most of what I really need letters from all readers. 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Press Association Publishers Association Be aware of wonder. Michigan Ethnic Media Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Hip Hop Connection The ban NEWS FROM LANSING Hip Hop Artists have a is lifted Senator Hopgood says responsibility to youth By Jim Abeare - Wayne RESA hands are tied Contributing Writer By Jineea Butler - NNPA Columnist Hopgood. “Instead of attend- Belafonte’s comment because ing the meeting, as he was his (Jay Z’s) ‘presence is chari- invited to do, the Governor is ty’ and goes on to compare nowhere in sight as he himself to President Obama leaves the school board to saying if he (President Obama), clean up the mess he made, like himself, speaks on any- and answer to the parents thing that should be enough. and community who are This is where I jump off the understandably upset about RocNation tour. If Jay Z can’t this dissolution. The associ- respect Harry Belafonte and his ated redistribution of stu- earnest plea for using his influ- dents to surrounding schools ence to change the state of is of grave concern to these Black America, what good is schools and communities, Since its inception Hip Hop has he? I agree with Bill Cosby which are already strug- been a target for problems in when he says instead of Senator Hoon-Yung gling.” the Black community. 40 years President Obama condemning Soda Pop lovers rejoice. The Hopgood (D – Taylor) later its still a topic of discus- the entertainers who get rich ban on sugar drinks over 16 Wayne RESA did not sup- sion. On Monday, July 22, 2013 marketing negative images to Bill O’Reilly launched a tirade ounces has been ruled INKSTER — Senator Hoon- port the dissolution legisla- kids who emulate their lyrics Yung Hopgood (D – Taylor) of issues in his Talking Points and attitudes, he invited them unconstitutional in New York. tion passed by Legislative released the following state- segment of the O’Reilly Factor into the White House. But that’s Republicans in June. on Fox News titled President a different conversation for a This means that other cities ment in response to Wayne Utilizing that statute, earlier Obama and the Race Problem. different day. and states that are consider- RESA School Board’s vote this week, the State Bill O’Reilly attacks African- ing such idiocy are going to this evening to formally dis- Superintendent and State American leadership for having What do you think happens have trouble. solve Inkster Schools and Treasurer issued a joint dec- no clue on how to to solve the when Jay Z doesn’t respect a disperse their students crisis in the Black community laration directing the dissolu- man like Harry Belefonte and And we get to keep our free- among the Romulus, Taylor, tion of Inkster Public and offered his own set of solu- doesn’t condemn the problems dom. Wayne-Westland, and Schools. The statute called tions. While Bill and his Right that he knows exists. Jay Z Wing approach is sometimes Westwood School Districts. upon Wayne RESA to either says he uses his instinct to con- Don’t you find it funny that as uncomfortable to digest, he The Romulus, Taylor and reassign current Inkster stu- nect to issues he feels are states like Colorado are mak- gave a somewhat valid synop- Wayne-Westland School dents to other districts, or important to support. So the ing marijuana legal people sis on whats happening in our very issues that you went Districts are within request the State neck of the woods. want to limit the amount of Hopgood’s Senate District. through in the projects of Marcy sugary drinks you are allowed Superintendent to make are not all important? Harry to have. those decisions instead. He cited two major problems: Belafonte was so far off base “Governor Snyder and the Given only those two options the entertainment industry ped- that you denigrate him by call- Republican Legislature have Mayor Bloomberg has stated under statute, Wayne RESA dling garbage (Hip Hop music) ing him a boy? Then you turn left the Wayne RESA School to impressionable youth and that he wants to appeal. and the local school districts around and say he went about Board with their hands tied the alleged disintegration of the decided that the reassign- it wrong and you are open to a and in a no-win situation by African-American family. I find dialogue? So, for now, the food police ment of students should be it insulting that in the wake of have to wait to ticket that dissolving the Inkster handled locally. schools,” said Senator the Trayvon Martin verdict, that Time Out. I am tired of the restaurant when it gives you a Bill O’Reilly has the temerity to mum is the word mentality in free refill or whatever challenge us to reform Black our African American communi- Bloomberg plans to do to America, but won’t challenge ty. We stay quiet or politically them. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Whites to examine White privi- correct out of fear of not being lege or White supremacy. invited to the next party or invit- For now freedom stays intact. ed to the table to break bread People in New York can have Isn’t the City of Detroit Regardless of O’Reilly’s views, with the the few celebrities who what they want when they we should take it upon our- are making money but are inad- want it. already broke? selves to examine what Hip vertently killing us. Hop artists are spewing. This letter is in response to rewarded as such? Since advertisers and the cor- the articles covering the Our society is also subjected For example, after Harry porations are paying for the choice made by the City of Belafonte said last year that OFFICE SPACE to the "profound wisdom" of loaded messages we feel Detroit to pay $444 million for these people because it Jay Z and his wife, Beyonce, forced to go along with the non- FOR a new hockey arena for the equates wealth with influence. have turned their back on social sense even though we know it’s Detroit Red Wings just after responsibility, Jay Z struck Perhaps a solution to this wrong. As a result, we are RENT/LEASE declaring the city is bankrupt. back. In his song Nickels and enslaving ourselves. No its not problem and a alternative to Dimes,the Hip Hop mogul said: the White man’s problem that This is the City of Detroit’s “let defeated school levies, crum- them eat cake moment.” And bling infrastructures, as well our children are not prepared to The Telegram Business I’m just trying to find common we all know what transpired as all the programs estab- compete in this society. We Center has three (4) offices ground ‘fore Mr. Belafonte know the rules, we know the after that. lished to help feed, clothe and come and chop a nígga down available for lease. The game, it’s our responsibility to One of the most disturbing shelter those who cannot help Mr. Day O, major fail Respect building is located at 10748 get these kids ready to play. facts about our capitalist themselves would be to tax these youngins boy, it’s my time W. Jefferson Ave in River nation is the misappropriation this undeserved wealth. now Hublot homie, two door For some reason it seems as if Rouge. (Across from Bank of funds directed to the Entertainers could keep 1% of homie You don’t know all the we are waiting for the White of America) salaries of entertainers. the gross earnings reaped sh#* I do for the homies man to care about us more than from their endeavor and 99% Not only does Jay Z call the we care about ourselves. Our The building is close to free- Everyone should agree that could be deposited into the only way out is the people and the value an athlete, movie iconic civil rights activist a ‘boy,’ ways and only 15 minutes public coffers. he says it’s “my time.” the celebrities who break star, talk-show host, team- The old ideas of the redistrib- through to open more opportu- from Downtown Detroit & owner, etcetera brings to the It’s your time to do what? ution of wealth have failed, nities for the next great thinker, 20 minutes from Metro average citizen is very small. Remove the hyphen from your and it is time to adapt to mod- the next great artist. Instead Airport. Granted, they do offer a name? Send the wrong mes- ern-day preferences. People you walk around like someone minuscule of diversion from sage to young people about the owes you something because put their money into entertain- The offices are reasonably our daily trials and tribulations contributions of Harry your ego is too big to share the ment above everything else; as did the jesters in the king's Belafonte? The super star stage and your self-esteem is priced and available for isn't it time to tap that wealth? court during the middle ages. actor paid a high price for his too low to give someone else a immediate occupancy. Does anyone think this will But to allow these entertain- civil rights work long before Jay chance. reduce the quality of enter- ers to horde such great Z was born. In my book, he has tainment? It seems to me earned the right to chastise the Actually, Belafonte went easy For more info amounts of wealth at the that when entertainers younger generation, which he on some of our artists. expense of more benevolent Call received less income, the does in love. societal programs is unac- Jineea Butler, founder of the 313-469-5317 quality was much higher. In an interview with Elliot Social Services of Hip Hop and ceptable. Wilson of Rap Radar Jay Z the Hip Hop Union, can be They do not provide a product reached at [email protected] or Joe Bialek says he was offended by Mr. or a service so why are they Tweet her at @flygirlladyjay Cleveland, OH Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013

Victory is Already Won Pentecostal By: Janine Folks Edwards- Telegram Religion Columnist Way of Faith Sundays 3:00 pm - 5:00pm every game. Our first bout “WE WILL WIN!! UNDE- fixed and we win, we still was against the champi- FEATED CHAMPS!!” have to prepare and train. Telegram Business Center onship team. Once we beat 10748 W. Jefferson Ave Even though I attempted to We still have to fight. Being them, it seemed like it would River Rouge MI 48218 assure my team that VICTO- guaranteed a win does not be smooth sailing from that Pastor Sheare Hill RY was already ours, that did mean we stop training and point on. However, even not mean we would quit that we don’t have to lift a fin- 313-629-2216 though it was a nice confi- preparing, training and prac- ger to fight. We do. We must dence booster, we got nerv- ticing. We would still have to continue to exercise and ous before each bout as if it Are you feeling work hard and walk it out. work our faith. Don’t sit and were our first. Victory belonged to us get relaxed and content. We depressed? already, but we still had to still have to fight the good By our third bout, every team fight to get to it. fight of faith even though the had a vendetta and wanted battle is already won. Go. to beat us. They worked I say that to illustrate this: Fight. Win. extra hard to take us off of Jesus has promised us VIC- During my first season of our high horse of being unde- TORY!!! We who belong to roller derby, as a rookie, I did feated. While the taste of vic- Him, WIN!!! “For everyone United not play very much. Still tory was sweet, instead of who has been born of God learning the game, I became getting comfortable, we Church of overcomes the world. And a good observer and encour- worked even harder to main- Pine Grove Baptist Church this is the victory that has ager for my team. I guess tain our position and even Faith offers Counseling in the overcome the world—our that was my way of contribut- excel on all levels. 6064 Fourth St Romulus areas of: faith” (1 John 5:4 ESV). ing to the team, making Sunday Worship 11:30am Family and Martial myself valuable as I lacked With a perfect track record Even knowing that the fight is Bible Classes Problems, Pre-Martial the skill level that experi- for our season, we never got Tues & Wed - 6:00 PM Counseling, Relationships, enced veterans had. arrogant. We tried to get Love Joy Stress, Anxiety, Depression smarter because we knew , Fear and Worry, Anger, My team appreciated my Missionary Baptist the other teams wanted to Resentment and inspirational spirit. Every take us down. After practice Church Bitterness, Self-Image and team needs those reminders one day, as we prepared to Self-Awareness, Grief and that motivate them to be their 332 Polk street take on the defending cham- River Rouge, MI 48218 Loss best. Even though roller pions, my captain expressed derby is a contact sport, a being nervous about the SERVICES: Biblical Counseling is by great deal of being a winning appointment only game. We had come so far, Sunday School - 9:30 AM Rev Mark R. Zockheem, team has to do with mental Sunday Worship -11:00 AM Contact Joseph Stephens, the thought of tarnishing our Pastor and emotional fitness as Wednesday Prayer & Bible Director 313-381-9722 perfect record was quite (734) 765-5335 much as physical. Class - 6:30 PM 1833 S. Electric Detroit, MI nerve wrecking. We were all Welcome Home! nervous. Then I announced, Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor My team dominated the track Phone: 313 516-2482 - Jehovah Jireh Ministries Email: Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 Union Second Baptist Church [email protected] 459 Beechwood River Rouge, MI 48218 Sunday Church office - (313) - 383-1558 Church fax 313-383-1611 ALL ARE WELCOME Fullfilment Hour 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00am Email: [email protected] Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor Dr. Kenneth L. Brown - Pastor Community Services Times St. Marks Sunday AME Sunday School and New Members Class 9:15 am Missionary Baptist Church Intercessory Prayer 10:30 am 4010 17th St, Ecorse, MI Morning Service 11:00 am 313-386-4340 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 313-792-9789 Rev. William D. Phillips, Pastor Wednesday Rev. Dr. Alford Services: Prayer Service 6:00 pm D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am Family Night Bible Study 7:00 pm II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am As a real church for real people, we provide ministry for the entire family. Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm Come see the vision expand beyond our walls Bus Pickup Available and experience the presence of the LORD! approved unti God;

Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Sunday School 10am 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor Sunday Worship 11:00am Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Wed Bible Class 6pm Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. “Empowered by the living Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Word” Matthew 4:4 Email: gethsemane02.org Community Services Food Distribution 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (313) 928-9212 Runner For 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Christ Reverend Damon L. Pierson, Pastor PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Ministries WORSHIP SERVICES 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS Sundays: Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] 1125 Fort St., Lincoln Park Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. website: www.pentecostmbc.org Sunday Worship 10am Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Bible Classes Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor Thursday - 6 - 8:30 PM First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week: SERVICES Tuesdays- Bible Class ...... 9:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Sunday School - 9:30am Wednesday - Worship Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am CORPORATE PRAYER Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm

“Let’s worship together down here so “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light we can live together up there” Gerald M. Overall, Pastor into my path." - Psalms 119:105 (313) 381-9303 Food Giveaway Saturday, August 10, 2013 www.rfcm.org ALL ARE WELCOME Page 5A IN THE SPIRIT WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 IN THE SPIRIT Church Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Announcements 4411 5th Street Ecorse,MI Welcome to the 313-382-8577 ANNUAL COMMUNITY Rev. Marcus Johnson Community FAIR Pastor Sunday Morning Service Rev. William D. Phillips, Pastor, Sunday, August 18, 2013 11:00am 12:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Community A.M.E. Church, Ecorse Everyone is welcome Ecorse Seventh-day Phillips delights in saying that Adventist Church "preaching is the family busi- 3834 - 10th Street ness." Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 After serving as pastor of (313) 928-9212 Parks Memorial A.M.E. Church in Romulus for 16 EVERYTHING IS F R E E years, Rev. Phillips was Health screening, School appointed pastor of the great Supplies, Food, Beverage, Community A.M.E. Church in Crafts, Children's Play Ecorse, where he proudly Equipment, Prizes, Gospel serves as the Senior Pastor. Music His wife of 42 years, the Rev. Cheryl Diane Thurston Pastor William D. Phillips was Entrepreneur Sunday Phillips, is Assistant Pastor at ordained an Itinerant Elder in Community A.M.E. the African Methodist Sunday August 4, 2013 Episcopal Church in 1993. Mercy House home of They have two sons, David After his call into the preach- Jehovah Jireh Ministries Carlyle Phillips and the Rev. ing ministry, he gave up his 15 E. Charlotte, Ecorse, MI Donald L. Phillips, III, Pastor ownership in a Century 21 of Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Real Estate franchise to Guest Speaker for the 11 AM Church in Albion, Michigan. matriculate at Ashland Service will be Recording Rev. Donald and his wife, the Theological Seminary, where artist and Evangelist Edd "the Rev. Dr. Teleah Phillips have he majored in Biblical Studies Doorman" Henry of Strictly three children, Tyland, Taylor and Church Administration. Biblical Teaching Ministry. and Tristen. His father, the late Rev. Donald L. Phillips, Sr., found- Pastor Everett Thomas will Community A.M.E. Church is ed Nazarene, Greater bring the message at the 6 located at 4010 17th St in Ephesians and New PM Service where the Guest Ecorse. Sunday School is at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Soloist will be Minister 10:00am, Sunday Worship is Churches in Detroit, Patricia Richardson Williams, 11:00am and Bible Class is on Michigan, which are all still Recording soloist and former Wednesday at 6:00pm. For doing well. Five of his broth- back up singer for Sandi Patty more information call the ers and sisters are or were in and Larnelle Harris. church at 313-386-4340. the preaching ministry before All are welcome. Empowered by the Living passing away and Rev. Word Matthew 4:4. Love Joy MBC 332 Polk st, River Rouge, Rev. Darryl Bynum, Pastor

2013 Vacation Bible School August 5th – 9th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm “The Home That Service Built” Colossal Coaster World Facing Fears, Trusting God 4670 S. Inkster Rd 2 Timothy 1:7 Westland 48186 Spirit of Praise Please call 313-928- 313-295-2500 Phone Church of God in Christ 313-295-4454 Fax 2955 to list your 368 Salliotte, Ecorse MI * 313-389-1267 church announce- Samuel A. Wyatt, Gregory & Terry McClary www.chapelchimes.com ments here. Senior Pastor Sunday School 9:30am New Member Class 10:00 am Missionary Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am Esther Lee Wyatt, Sunday Evening Worship 6:00pm FAITH DIRECTORY First Lady Wednesday Family Night 6:00 pm “The only hope we have is in Jesus” AME Churches St. John 505 Beechwood River Rouge Rev. Gerald D. Cardwell 313-386-2288 Community AME 410 17th St Ecorse Rev. William D. Phillips 313-386-4340 Pine Grove MBC Biblical Counseling and Training Baptist Churches Mt. Nebo 4411 5th St Ecorse Rev. Marcus Johnson 313-283-9494 Mt. Zion 3936 12th St Ecorse Rev. Damon Pierson 313-383-1069 St. Marks 3860 Inkster Rd Inkster Rev. Dr. Alfred Sample 313-792-9789 Lamb of God 371 Palmerston River Rouge Rev. Julius Collins 313-843-9610 Love Joy 332 Polk River Rouge Rev. Darryl Bynum 313-516-2482 Union Second 459 Beechwood River Rouge Dr. Kenneth Brown 313-383-1558 Pentecostal 35626 Vinewood Romulus Rev. Arthur Willis 734-728-1390 Gethsemane 29066 Eton Westland Rev. Dr. John Duckworth 734-721-2557 Classes for BC-1, BC-2, and BC-3. Begins Aug 29, 2013 to Church of God in Christ Dec 12, 2013, Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Learn to apply God’s House of Freedom 368 Salliotte Ecorse Pastor Samuel A. Wyatt 313-389-1267 Word, Solve your Problems, and change your life. Upon completion of BC-1. BC-2, and BC-3 you will receive a cer- Interdenominational tificate of completion. Completion of BC 4 one year class Int’l Gospel Center 375 Salliotte Ecorse Pastor Marvin N. Miles 313-389-2700 you will become a certified Biblical counselor through Christian Development. Who should attend? Pastor, Lutheran Ministers, Church Ministry leaders, Sunday school teach- Calvary Lutheran 3320 Electric Lincoln Park Pastor Mark Arendell 313-381-6715 ers, Church members, Professional Counselors and Youth Ministries workers. Jehovah Jireh 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse Rev. Everett Thomas 313-282-9508 For more information contact Runner for Christ 1125 Fort St Lincoln Park Pastor Gerald Overall 313-381-9303 Rev. Joseph Stephens, Director at (313)981-9722 Page 6A FINANCIAL WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Unconditional love Chinese automotive supplier investing nearly $10 million in new R & D center either way ZYNP International Corp. adding 51 jobs to Romulus facility

By Cedric Dukes - Contributing writer Romulus, MI- ZYNP “ZYNP’s choice is another their location and by acquiring International Corp., a example of how our economic funds to assist with worker and in turn we are to comfort renowned global automotive development strategies are retraining,” said Ray Byers others going through the same supplier founded in China, is succeeding,” Ficano added. Wayne County Director of issue. Mistakes (good or bad) investing close to $10 million “We believe our strong rela- Economic Development and are a part of our development. dollars in a new research and tionships, particularly in We will become stronger, faith- Growth Engine (EDGE). “We development center in China, will continue to yield ful, and resilient. Our discom- are looking forward to the 51 jobs and economic growth in fort, isolation, and embarrass- Romulus, MI. The company new jobs and ZYNP’s nearly ment are used for not only our- selected its Wayne County the County,” Ficano conclud- $10 million investment,” Byers selves but for the growth of oth- location over a competing site ed. added. ers. Our faults and imperfec- in Texas. ZYNP International manufac- For more information on eco- tions are used for His good to “We are thrilled that ZYNP tures cylinder liners for gaso- nomic development opportu- help others. Just think what you International Corp. has decid- line and diesel engines. The nities in Wayne County have gone through already in ed to open its new R&D cen- company opened its opera- through EDGE, go to the your life. Can your life be used ter in Romulus, further adding tion in Romulus in 2005 and Wayne County website at Life is nothing more than a trial as an example for others? to their presence in Wayne employs about 3, 500 workers www.waynecounty.com and and error. Trial and error brings Whether your mistake is finan- County,” said Wayne County in China and North America. click on the EDGE tab. success and failure. Perfection cial, family, or personal issues, Executive Robert Ficano. “We helped ZYNP in selecting is never guaranteed. Mistakes you are loved and will over- are missed opportunities falling come it by helping others. Here short of God’s intended pur- are a few more reminders on pose or His intended purpose. mistakes: Whether the mistakes are in •Makes us stronger - Your and finances, failed relationships, or my mistakes do not matter in personal issues, God still loves the eyes of a human; God loves us. Our mistakes in the eyes of us unconditionally. His love is a person can be insurmount- developing us and making this able but from God’s perspec- situation perfect in our weak- tive, it’s for our good. ness. A mistake can become a learn- •Confess it – Forgive and move ing opportunity. The prodigal on, God has already done it. son returned home with much Live your life. fanfare from his father. He was lost but now he is found. The •Learn from it - Learn from the situation was bad in the begin- mistakes and don’t repeat it; ning but it turned out for the put boundaries around your- best for him and his father. self. Regardless of our actions, God •Opportunity for others - Others loves us in our chaos to bring need to hear your story; your us back to His original purpose misfortune is a learning oppor- for our lives. tunity for others. Share how Life happens every day; it may God brought you out of that not be apparent at the time but issue to where you are today. will be revealed. 2 Corinthians Make it a great day! 1:3-4 states that we are com- Cedric Dukes can be contacted forted in our mistakes by God at www.cedricdukes.com. Page 7A WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Inkster Schools Have you visited the from page 1A Middlebelt Road will attend tion the students will receive, to any to send them,” he said. Telegram Business Center? Wayne-Westland Community communication and transporta- “That was the extent of our con- Schools, which will also take tion issues, to even how the sultation.” 10748 W. Jefferson River Rouge, MI 48218 control of the former Blanchette new districts will handle securi- Inkster mayor Hilliard Hampton, We are the home to many new Small Middle School building on ty in the buildings. who was in attendance, ques- Businesses Henry Ruff; Students who live George Williams had questions tioned whether the district fell south of Michigan Avenue and about the law and RESA’s han- under a factor that said that in the City of River Rouge. west of Middlebelt Road will dling of the situation. they had failed to submit a Telegram Business Center attend Romulus Community viable deficit elimination plan. “Where Dreams come ALIVE” Schools, which will also take “The only time a district can be ““It’s clear we did submit one over the former Inkster High dissolved is only on the recom- and it was clear and made Call about leasing a space 313-469-5317 School building; Students who mendation of Intermediate sense. We also had money to live north of Michigan Avenue School District. Why are we open the school district this and east of Middlebelt Road will doing thing backwards?” upcoming year,” he said. attend Westwood Community Williams said. “There are 1400 Inkster stu- Schools, and Students who live He cited a section of MCL dents in the district, so under NEED A south of Michigan Avenue and 380.12 Sec. 1 (b), which states the language we should have DOCUMENT FAXED? east of Middlebelt Road will that After consultation with the been prepared for this. I think FAXES RECEIVED & SENT attend Taylor Schools, which intermediate school district in this whole process was geared will also take control of the for- which the district is located, the toward takeover and decima- mer Inkster administrative superintendent of public tion of our community through TELEGRAM offices, Meek-Milton and instruction and state treasurer social engineering by people Baylor-Woodson, and the 9th jointly determine that all of the outside of it.” BUSINESS CENTER Grade Academy buildings. following apply…” before going While many mourned the pass- 10748 W. JEFFERSON on to list the six factors that ing of a school district, some RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218 MHSAA will grant immediate qualify a district for dissolution. citizens were ready to look to (313) 928-2955 eligibility to any student-ath- “The law stands. He said that the future and what needed to letes that were in the Inkster he will uphold the law. He IS be done. district in their new districts. the law!” he said, in reference “It’s time to move on and do Normally when transferring to Wigent. what we have to do. We have to Father & Son’s schools, the MHSAA requires Wigent answered that while he go outside the box for the sake that a student-athlete sit out at is familiar with the law, he said of our children,” said Stephanie least one semester. that his legal counsel had an Bradshaw. “They will have to During an extended public par- interpretation of it that would mix and mingle with everyone Tree Service ticipation period, former Inkster not allow him to make a final, else out here. Lets get busy.” superintendent Mischa Bashir lasting decision as to whether Members of the RESA board “Over 20 years Experience as a had a special message for her the district would stay open or were not happy either. Journeyman Tree Trimmer” former students. not. “To just come out of the wood- “We have talked and agreed to work and say we will dissolve a “You are bigger than any cir- disagree,” Wigent said, refer- district is horrible,” said RESA Will meet all your tree care needs cumstance,” she said through ring to when he spoke to his board member James Beri. Licensed & Insured tears. “I expect you to repre- legal counsel. “If there was a “Inkster is just a start. They will FREE ESTIMATES sent the Inkster community way around this, I would have continue to do this.” Senior Discounts 20% off well. Within you rests the hope used it.” Open registrations for Inkster for a better and brighter tomor- In addition, he answered the students will be held throughout (313) 729-5715 or (734) 284-5953 row.” question about consultation. August at the Meek-Baylor Also during that participation “We received a letter asking for Media Center. 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Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217 313.928.3569 Page 11A SPORTS WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Lions Camp is in Full Bloom No Place Like Home By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter Yes indeed there is no place (43.0IP/14ER) and 44 strike- like home as the Detroit Tigers outs in 42 relief outings with (59-45) outscored the the Astros this season. Philadelphia Phillies 24-5 in a Opponents are hitting .192 three-game sweep to improve (29x151) against him this sea- to 6-2 against the NL East, son, while he has issued 14 however, both defeats came walks. He has posted a 0.00 at Washington on May 8 and ERA (8.0IP/0ER) and six 9. The Tigers have won seven strikeouts over his seven out- straight and 12 of 14 at home ings during the month of July. versus the NL East. The Originally signed by Tampa Tigers are rank first in Overall Bay as a non-drafted free Runs (533), first in Overall agent on January 19, 1998, Batting Average (.280), first in Veras has seen action at the Overall Base Percentage major league level with the (.346), and third in Overall Yankees (2006-09), Indians Slugging Percentage (.437). (2009), Marlins (2010), The Detroit Tigers this past Pirates (2011), Brewers Monday announced the club (2012) and Astros (2013). In has acquired right-handed parts of eight seasons at the pitcher Jose Veras from the major league level (2006-13), Houston Astros in exchange Veras has compiled a 19-21 for outfielder Danry Vasquez record, 3.88 ERA Photo By Butch Davis and a player to be named later (357.1IP/154ER) and 372 Ryan Broyles (left) and Kris Durham getting it together during 2013 Lions training camp. on or before September 15, strikeouts. The 6-6, 242 lbs. 2013. "We are pleased to add right-hander is a native of Santo Domingo in the Training camp is on as the fered an injury Sunday. May. an experienced arm to our Detroit Lions Football Team bullpen," said David Dominican Republic. holds first training camp prac- However, rookie cornerback Like Jason Jones and Isreal Dombrowski, Tigers' Vasquez hit .281 (105x374) tice open to the general public Darius Slay is continually Idonije, Fluellen is a versatile President, CEO, and General with 16 doubles, five triples, this past Monday. What I saw opening the eyes and impress- player who can play both on Manager "Jose can pitch in a five home runs and 39 RBI in compare to camps in the past ing the coach staff on his work- the outside and inside at variety of roles, provides 96 games with Single A West is an atmosphere of competi- manship since his arrival last defensive tackle. Speaking of depth in the bullpen, and com- Michigan. The Tigers will fin- tion that was extremely in high Tuesday went the rookies Jones, a key free agent, will plements the roles of Joaquin ish their home stand against gear for all positions. check in to camp. Coach likely be the starting left defen- Benoit and Drew Smyly." the Chicago White Sox. The Schwartz was asked about the sive end. In his absence, Willie Veras, 32, has compiled a 0-4 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I found favor in watching the progress on Darius Slay: “He Young and first-round pick record, 2.93 ERA at Comerica Park. competition of the kicking got some reps in OTA’s in mini- Ezekiel Ansah played more game in which rookie Håvard camp, but it was towards the with the first team, with Young Rugland and free agent veter- ends. He has picked things up moving to the left side. Now Ecorse American Legion an David Akers were pounding very quickly and he’s matched here is players the watch dur- 3914 W. Jefferson Ave. - Ecorse kick threw the upright battling up well against a lot of different ing camp and pre-season, for the job absent by retire Lion types of receivers, from the offensive guard Leroy Harris 1/2 mile North of Outer Drive Jason Hanson. Ragland bang smaller guys to the Calvin (knee) was activated from the one of his kicks 58 yards Johnson’s. It seems like every physically unable to perform Hall for Rent straight down the middle in day he breaks up a ball and list Monday. Safety Louis front of the media and the gen- gets his hands on a football. Delmas (knee), linebacker Call and leave You name & Telephone Number eral public who came to view He’s on the right path right Carmen Messina (hamstring), ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIALS the practice. I never heard so now. We need to keep him defensive end Ronnell Lewis PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAYS PARTIES! many wows in being amazed there.” Nevertheless, Schwartz (PUP illness) and wide receiver (313) 383-7727 of Rugland kicking with very lit- said both Bartell and Green will Devin Thomas (leg) were all tle effort. Lions Head Coach undergo MRIs, and the Lions out. By the way, the team on Jim Schwartz was ask is the are already trying to combat Monday became the first in the rookie kicker Håvard Rugland the injuries in the secondary by National Football League to making the competition inter- shortening the field. The Lions adopt Cleveland, Ohio-based esting: Schwartz said, “That’ll needed to add depth along Veritix as its new ticketing yet to be determined. Again, their defensive line and are provider, replacing just like our other positions, turning to a familiar face to pro- Ticketmaster. we’re looking for somebody to vide it. be consistent over the course Fans will pay the same service of time. The team signed defensive fees as before, but will pur- tackle Andre Fluellen to a one- chase tickets exclusively We started (David) Akers out a year deal last Friday, which will through the Lions, as opposed little bit slower based on the be his third stint with the club. to Ticketmaster, a third party. In off-season he had. That’s Fluellen (6-2, 302) spent his addition, the new digital-based going to be the thing with first four seasons with the system eventually will offer Rugland. It’s not going to be Lions after the team drafted paperless options to make one 58-yarder; it’s being con- him in the third round out of game day entry easier. sistent over the course of time. Florida State in 2008. Fluellen Although Veritix is the provider Those are the things that you was released during final cuts company, the Lions will own, G AND C look for in a place-kicker. He last year due to a numbers operate and manage the sys- certainly has the talent to do it. game along the defensive line, tem, according to a team VARIABLES He is getting better every day. I but was re-signed in spokesman. Veritix was the said before, he is like some of December. He played in the ticket operator used at this -PORCHES -SIDING those baseball players or final three games of the sea- year’s NCAA Final Four in -ROOFING -INTERIORS golfers that don’t swing real son with one start. He had a Atlanta, and the company has -CEMENT -MASONRY hard, but the ball jumps off brief stint with the Bears this clients in the NBA, NHL and -CARPENTRY -AND MORE their bat. That’s sort of the leg off-season, but was released in other sports. “STRIVING TO BE BETTER” he has. He takes a nice easy swing and has plenty of leg to 313-341-6606 hit anything on the field.” BRAZILL CONSTRUCTION Buy Sell Trade Loans FREE ESTIMATES The cornerback were also bat- tling hard to get the attention of Jewelry * Coins * Diamonds TOP $$ PAID the outdoor crowd at Allen Park Residential - Commercial as cornerback Chris Carpentry-Roofing- RIVER ROUGE PAWN Greenwood suffered a ham- Ceramic Tile -Kitchens - ANYTHING OF VALUE string injury during Monday's Plastering Windows WHOLESALE BUSINESS camp, another short-term blow to the Lions’ cornerback depth. Ron Bartell (shoulder) has Marvin Brazill 10615 W. Jefferson Ave 313.842.0722 been out since Saturday, and River Rouge Call anytime 24/7 Jonte Green (hamstring) suf- (313) 388-1052 (313) 706-7052 cell Page 12A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 *CRIME ALERTS* WCSO, ATF & WSU Police conduct POLICE BLOTTER getting into a fight with the raids targeting drug trafficking in female, but stated she was the RIVER ROUGE aggressor. The male was placed under arrest for Assault & Battery Senior Housing River Rouge Police and transported to the police sta- Department tion where he was booked, Individuals accused of taking over apartments to sell drugs, weapons. 313-842-8700 allowed to make a phone call, and then housed. following several tips to the Detroit Housing Commission July 15th, 2013 July 19th, 2013 in November. Of the 46 arrest At 1825hrs, officers were north At 0106hrs this morning officers warrants issued, eight are bound on West Jefferson near were dispatched to the Clark Gas Coolidge when they observed a federal defendants. The Station, West & Jefferson on a white and blue 1995 Chevrolet remaining thirty-eight defen- fight complaint. Officers arrived 3500 pulled out of the Marathon dants are facing state and began checking for a group Gas Station. A traffic stop was charges. Only one suspect of females and made contact with conducted after the vehicle was was female and another them at Cora and West Jefferson. observed towing a white Pontiac A female was standing in the mid- defendant was wheelchair Firebird. The driver gave officers dle of the right Lane and when bound. All were arrested on a fake name and when it came the officer asked her to go onto charges of trafficking nar- back no record, he finally con- the side walk she became irate cotics. Those arrested were fessed and gave his real name. and started to yell and scream He was driving while DWLS sus- transported to Jail Division 3 stating she had been beaten up pended. He was placed under for processing and should be by the other two females. Officer arrest and the vehicle towed. arraigned in the next few told the 21 year old to calm down Upon checking the other vehicle days. Many of the individuals and move to the side walk. But it showed the plate was reported arrested could be facing she continued to yell and swear stolen out of our city. The male and officers placed her under lengthy prison terms. was transported to the police arrest for Disorderly Person, Station where he was booked, while the other two looked on. Detroit (July 29, 2013) – A overtake seniors’ apartments “The first priority of ATF is to allowed to make a call, and then She was transported to the police multi-jurisdictional effort to to distribute narcotics. make our communities safer housed. station, booked, allowed to make protect senior citizens and from violent criminals, nar- a phone call, and then housed. reduce crime shut down sev- “They’re pushing dope in July 16th, 2013 cotics trafficking and firearm At 2300hrs, officers were clearing eral narcotics operations con- these buildings, terrorizing violence. These threats to July 19th, 2013 a Traffic Stop when suddenly a ducted at two senior housing our most vulnerable citizens, communities are even more At 2300hrs, A 22 year old female white 2012 Chevy Cruze was complexes in Detroit. The and that won’t be tolerated,” reprehensible when senior cit- entered the police station to observed traveling east bound on “Save Our Seniors” investiga- said Sheriff Napoleon. “With make a Domestic Violence com- izens and students are the Coolidge at a high rate of speed. our partners at the ATF and plaint. She told officers her 22 tion led to today’s execution of targets, said ATF Acting Officers observed the rear year old boyfriend punched er in 87 warrants against 46 indi- WSU, we’ve been able to Special Agent in Charge Daryl bumper smashed and dragging the face with a closed hand fist. viduals. So far, 32 subjects make this building safer and, McCrary. “I commend the on the road. The vehicle was Blood was oozing from the top if are in custody. The defen- hopefully, these seniors will monitored and made a prohibited dedication and hard work of her nose. She states incident dants are accused of commit- rest a lot easier tonight.“ Left Turn on Division and then the ATF Agents, Wayne State began when they were having an drove the wrong way on Linden ting felony assaults and sell- Napoleon activated the WC University Public Safety argument at his house in the 1st and pulled up in front of a house ing narcotics (cocaine, heroin Special Response Team to Department and the Wayne Block of W. Cicotte Street and in the 1st Block of Linden. The 23 and marijuana) and firearms help execute the warrants County Sheriff’s Office.” she tried to leave he punched year old male driver was ordered at Orchestra Towers (3501 which drew applause from her. Health Link was notified and out of the vehicle and stated he those watching. arrived on scene and treated her Woodward) and Cityview Mugshots of the numerous was being chased by a driver in a injury but no trans at this time. Towers (4701 Chrysler individuals arrested in today’s white Ford Taurus from Motel 6 in The female ‘s nose was broken. Service Drive). “We determined that several operation will be forwarded the city of Southgate. He states suspects were actually resi- the incident began when this once they have been July 20th, 2013 Today’s early morning raids dents which meant we need- male came to his room and tried processed. More arrests are At 0245hrs, officer responded to to fight him and when he man- by the Wayne County Sheriff’s ed to make solid cases to expected in this case as the the 1st Block of Alexander at an aged to escape and fled the Office (WCSO), Bureau of ensure they don’t return to remaining suspects are locat- apartment unit for a Domestic. hotel. The front end and rear Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms continue their drug activities,” ed. The office of the U.S. Officers arrived and could a bumper was damaged and the and Explosives (BATF) and said WSU Police Chief female crying and the male tell Attorney, Detroit Firearms vehicle could not be driven. Anthony Holt. “We’re doing her she better not call police. Wayne State University Police Investigative Team and They entered the home and went Department (WSUPD) were what we can to create safe liv- Wayne County Prosecutor’s July 18th, 2013 to the rear bedroom and simultaneously conducted ing environments for the sen- office also assisted in today’s At 2141hrs, officers were dis- observed a 26 year old female starting at 7 a.m. Law iors surrounding our campus.” patched to the area of Cora and action. For more information sitting on the bed crying. She enforcement officials say the West Jefferson to back another please email told officer that her 39 year old patrol unit. He officer was out suspects would intimidate and Operation SOS was initiated [email protected]. boyfriend returned home intoxi- with a male. Another officer had cated and told her to wake up the been flagged down by a 48 year children, ages 3,4,and 6 and get TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER old female who stated she was OFFICE out of his apartment. The male just assaulted by a male while Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting went into the bedroom and tried walking back from Rivera Market. SPACE FOR to wake them and when the She told officers, a 52 year old female told him to leave them male stopped her and asked her RENT/LEASE along and let them sleep. He 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 for a cigarette. The male grabbed her around her neck and Phone: (313) 928-2955 Fax: (313) 928-3014 punched her in the face, striking The Telegram Business began choking her, by placing his Email: [email protected] her left eye and threw her down Center has three (4) offices hand around the neck. During Website: www.telegramnews.net to the ground. The female’s left the struggle to tore her clothing. available for lease. The eye was red and swollen shut He was placed under arrest for and she was bleeding from her building is located at Domestic and transported to the Gina C. Wilson Steward Publisher mouth. Officer tried to call Health 10748 W. Jefferson Ave in police station where he was Link for medical treatment but the J.C Wall Founder booked, allowed to make a call, River Rouge. (Across from female refused. The male was Serving Detroit and the and then housed. Bank of America) highly intoxicated and admitted to Downriver Community for 68 years The building is close to freeways and only 15 min- Advertise your Business here HARDWARE utes from Downtown LOZON Detroit & 20 minutes from For more information, please call Metro Airport. 313-928-2955 FULL SERVICE HARDWARD & BUILDER’S SUPPLY The offices are reasonably Computerized Paint matching * Screen & Window Repair * priced and available for BUSENBUSEN APPLIANCEAPPLIANCE Keys Cut * Masonry Suppliers * Blocks * Bricks * Steps immediate occupancy. Fast Delivery Service Parts & Service for all brands 2323 Fort St, Lincoln Park 10563 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge For more info 313.381.4575 Phone: (313) 841-2940 Fax: (313) 841-2670 Call 90 Day WarrantyDelivery FREE Bag of 10 Hose Washers Available with any purchase of $5 or more 313-469-5317 $20.00 off Appliance (Limit one) Service with Ad Page 13A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds

APT FOR RENT HOUSES FOR RENT Read the Telegram online at www.telegramnews.net, by mail subscription or purchase Across the Park Southwest Detroit on news stands in various gas stations, community centers and retail outlets throughout Detroit Apartments Bassett & Ethel and the Downriver community. 3 & 4 Bedroom NEWLY REMODELED CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE $550 & $700 APARTMENTS per month PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR SALE CITY OF ECORSE Spacious 1 bedroom 313-964-6884 apartments HOUSES FOR RENT The City of Ecorse is selling the following surplus buildings: 3865 West Jefferson Available for 62 and Inkster 27311 Outer Drive older or Handicapped & 4059 Walnut Disabled. 3 Bedrm, Living Rm, Sealed bids will be accepted at the Ecorse Public Works Department, 3865 W. Jefferson, Ecorse, 48229, Back enclosed porch, COME SEE OUR until August 20, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Bidders may bid for one or both buildings. To inspect the buildings, con- new carpet, and fresh MODEL tact the Ecorse Public Works Department at 313-294-3731 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. paint throughout the house. Rent is based on Bids will be publicly opened on August 20, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ecorse City Council chamber, located income. $650 per month at 3865 W. Jefferson. Heat & water included. Call 313-909-0545 Activity Room & ask for Anthony MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE Laundry facilities on site JH082213 (313) 382-3201 PUBLIC NOTICE TTY-1-800-567-5857 ECORSE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) M-F 8-5 Super Clean, 2 Fiscal Year 2014 - 2016 Overall Goal Equal Housing Opportunity Bedrm, includes dish- for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program washer, garbage dis- posal, plenty of stor- Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation at 49 CFR § 26.45 titled, “Participation by age, and off street Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs,” the parking MDOT announces its overall goal for DBE Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-2016. SERVICES $500 month+Security RF080113 MDOT proposes the adoption of an overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016. The department GMO SERVICES projects that the recommended overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016 will be met through Spring has Sprung race-neutral (2.00 percent) and race-conscious (7.00 percent) means. Race-neutral participation occurs Time to Fertilize when contractors use a DBE firm on a project with no DBE participation requirement. Race-conscious proj- Green up the Lawn ects have a DBE percentage requirement. GET RID OF THOSE WEEDS This proposed 9.00 percent goal will be reviewed by the Michigan State Transportation Commission at its HOW? August 22, 2013, meeting to be held at 9 a.m. at: CALL 313-381-9303 or www.rfcm.org MDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Auditorium 2700 E. Airport Service Drive, 1st floor LOSING YOUR HOME? Lansing, Michigan Having difficulty paying your mortgage or facing foreclosure? You do have options let the Real MDOT will again seek public comment on this goal in 2015 and 2016. Comments or requests for informa- Estate Professionals at Red Carpet Keim, Will tion regarding how this goal was established may be submitted until noon on Aug. 23, 2013, to: Cooperate, Inc. Assist you in finding a solutions Nicholas Sundberg We have over 50 years of Real Estate experi- Office of Business Development ence and pride ourselves getting the job done. Michigan Department of Transportation Call Ernestine Williams 425 W. Ottawa St. Red Carpet Keim, Will P.O. Box 30050 Cooperate Lansing, MI 48909 3767 Inkster Rd, Inkster MI Attn: FY 2014-2016 DBE Goal (313) 274-3141 Office Fax: 517-335-6859 (313) 790-0841 Cell E-mail: [email protected] ROMULUS HOUSING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE Touch of Class 324 Visger Public Notice – Request for Proposals (RFP) 313-506-5390 OFFICE SPACE FOR Proposals will be received in the office of the Romulus Housing Commission, located at 34200 Beverly Telegram Business Road, Romulus, Michigan, on August 16, 2013, until 11:00 a.m. local time. The scope of work includes Center RENT/LEASE heating & cooling services for furnaces, hot water heaters, and central a/c units for 101 dwelling units 10748 W. Jefferson plus an administration building. Electronic and fax submissions will not be accepted. The RFP docu- River Rouge 48218 The Telegram Business ments are available on or after July 25, 2013 at the Housing Commission main office building, and are 313-469-5317 Center has three (4) also available online at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgqhidfnmpglwcs/HVAC_RFP.zip American Legion offices available for 3914 Jefferson lease. The building is Publish: August 1, 2013 Ecorse, 48229 located at 10748 W. August 8, 2013 313-383-7727 Jefferson Ave in River ROMULUS SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Rouge. (Across from Bank of America) PUBLIC NOTICE LITTLE ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SHOP OF The building is close to VACANCY BOARD OF EDUCATION freeways and only 15 (Term to expire December 31, 2014) HAIR minutes from 541 Salliotte, Downtown Detroit & Interested candidates should submit their Name, Resume’ and a Letter of Interest that explains qualifica- Ecorse, MI 20 minutes from Metro tions no later than August 8, 2013 to Airport. Anna Bossidis Clean, Air The offices are reason- Romulus Community Schools conditioned Salon ably priced and avail- 36540 Grant Road looking for stylist. able for immediate Romulus, MI 48174 Competitve booth occupancy. (734)532-1610 rates in a great location to grow your Board of Education will screen candidates. business. For more info Call Qualified candidates will be interviewed at a special meeting on August 13, 2013 and August 14, 2013 (if needed). 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CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF ECORSE CITY OF RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF CITY PRIMARY ELECTION At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of River Rouge held in the City Council chambers of City Hall on July TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ECORSE, 2, 2013. Meeting called to order at 7:30pm WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN: Mayor Bowdler in the Chair NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Primary Election will be held in the City of Ecorse, County of Wayne, State of Michigan on: The following Commissioners were present: Campbell, Perry, Pierce, Pruneau, Bowdler TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013 Absent: None Excused: Kerns, Ward Candidates for the Office of MAYOR: 13-174 Approval of minutes of 06/18/2013 Lamar C. Tidwell 13-175 Voucher approval Patrick O’Connell 13-176 Business license approval Darcel Brown 13-177 Building permit approval 13-178 Block Club party approval NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Primary Election will be held at the following Polling Places: 13-179 Approval to hire persons to form two alley clean up crews PRECINCT 1 St. Francis Parish Center, 27700 W. Outer Drive 13-180 Appointment of Patricia H. Johnson City PRECINCT 2 Downriver Pennsylvania Club, 3648 W. Jefferson Clerk PRECINCT 3 Ecorse Manor, 4560-9th Street 13-181 Accept the resignation of R. Sizemore from PRECINCTS 4&5 John F. Kennedy School, 27225 W. Outer Drive the PSC PRECINCT 6 Ralph J. Bunche School, 503 Hyacinthe 13-182 Appointment of J. Hubbard to Zoning Board PRECINCT 7 Ecorse Housing Commission, 266 Hyacinthe 13-183 Approval to award viaduct paint bid to Hi Side Services ***all Polling Places are handicap/voter accessible*** 13-184 Approval to pay Labor Counsel invoice To obtain voting instructions in an alternative format, (Spanish, Audio, Braille), please contact 13-185 Motion to adjourn the Office of the City Clerk prior to Election Day. A complete copy of the minutes can be obtained at the City NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Polling Places for the Primary Election will open at 7:00 Clerk’s office. (313) 842-5604. o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

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Thousands expected to attend the Welcome our new Columnist Ayanna King to the Telegram Family 18th Annual Jazz on the River Festival Star studded extravaganza; International and local artists ASK AYANA perform at two day event FACEBOOK FANATIC

Grills and alcoholic beverages rarely talk. I feel like I’m are not permitted into Wayne always angry with her and I County parks. BBQ ribs and don’t like what is happening to chicken, hot dogs, burgers & our relationship. I’ve talked to brauts, veggies, ice cream and her about this before, but her other special treats are avail- response is all wrong! How able for purchase. can I get her to see that what she is doing is causing more The event is free to the public, harm than good? however, parking is available in Elizabeth Park for a $5 dona- tion in support of Wayne Fed Up County Parks. Another parking option is available at the corner Dear Fed Up, of Jefferson and West Road Well, there’s the real problem: and Jefferson and Elm. Visitors you can’t “get her to see” any- can ride SMART’s free shuttles Dear Ayana, thing. She is grown and if she to Elizabeth Park from these I have a serious problem with hasn’t figured out that what local parking areas. Shuttles my younger sister. She is con- she is posting on her page is will run continuously throughout stantly on Facebook! At any- offensive and hurtful, she may the festival starting at 1:00 p.m. time of the day, if you login, not-period. But what you can you can expect to see her do is stop providing her with This event is co-sponsored by there-posting all of her busi- information to post. That way, SMART, Friends of Wayne ness and everyone else’s too. if she wants to tell the entire County Parks, City of Trenton She isn’t usually social in per- world every single detail of and Taylor Ford. son, but when she’s online, all her own life, it really doesn’t Schedule of a sudden, she has lots to have the same affect as it Saturday, August 3 does when she posts about Sunday, August 4 say. It’s bad enough that she you. Since she’s not typically 1:00 p.m. Athena Johnson puts her total day to day life social in public, maybe you & Friends Deon Yates on blast, but I have a real 2:30p.m. Demetrius Nabors problem with the fact that she can start rebuilding your rela- Testimony also makes it her priority to tionship by getting her out of 4:00 p.m. Brian Simpson post our family’s happenings the house and doing some Lin Rountree as well. In the last few things together in the real 5:30 p.m. Nick Colionne months, I have found out world. At the end of the day, it Alexander Zonjic with special more about my family, and is her page to post as she TRENTON – The 18th year of Marienthal, Nick Colionne, Lin guest Keiko Matsui they about me, than I am wishes. Encourage your fami- Jazz on the River will provide Rountree, Alexander Zonjic and 7:30 p.m. Jeff Lorber Fusion comfortable with. This needs ly members not to share two full days of music and fun more! Sax & The City starring featur- to stop or somebody’s feeling details about their lives with on August 3 & 4, 2013 along ing Paul Jackson Jr. will be hurt; and they won’t be her that they wish to keep pri- the river’s edge at Elizabeth “Jazz on the River is a spectac- Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, mine. My sister is 32 years old vate. When she feels isolated Park in Trenton, MI. ular event that grows in & Eric Marienthal and KNOWS better! She is from family “business” she International and emerging demand and popularity each Vincent Ingala & Joe McBride may get the hint. If all else artists will be featured during year,” said Wayne County harsh and foul-mouthed. It’s gotten to the point where no fails, you can always hit that this festival, including: Sax & Executive Robert Ficano. “I Elizabeth Park is located in one really has anything to say good old “unfriend” button. The City starring Marion encourage Wayne County resi- Trenton, Michigan – 20 Miles to her. If we want to know She’s your sister; so how Meadows, Paul Taylor, Vincent dents to take advantage of the south of Detroit off I-75. For important is it that you are Ingala and Joe McBride, Jeff many unique events available more information, please visit what she’s up to, we only “friends” on FB anyway? Lorber Fusion featuring Paul to them through Wayne County www.zonjic.com/jazzontherive have to hop on her page. It’s Good luck to you. Jackson Jr. and Eric Parks,” Ficano added. R, www.waynecounty.com or really pathetic. My sister and I call 734.261.1990. used to be much closer, but ever since she’s made Ayanna Dwyane Wade ordered to allow Facebook her everything, we Ex-Wife access to their Sons NUMEROLOGY photo below, a lot of folks are in agreement with him. But more importantly, a judge doesn’t and has sided with Funches. HOT PICKS So, today, according to Jose 201 332 800 Lambiet’s South Florida based Gossip Extra, Dwyane Wade was ordered by a judge in 280 362 948 Miami-Dade County to immedi- ately surrender his two boys to 1999 2388 9876 their mother, Siohvaughn Funches. 3079 4534 8519

The judge, Antonio Marin, FEELING LUCKY came to the decision after what was reported to be a some- BIG MOMMA’S HITS BIG RAY’S PICK 4 times heated three-hour hear- ing this afternoon. Originally 780 307 1591 7272 Judge Marin had only sched- 945 358 3456 5151 We recently reported that visitation with their sons. uled 30 minutes to discuss the Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade issue. 217 380 2001 4306 wouldn’t allow his now ex-wife Wade doesn’t think she’s in her Souhvaugh Funches to have right mind. And based on the www.eurweb.com For entertainment purposes only Page 16A BUSINESS DIRECTORY WEEK OF AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2013 Do you have your subscription to Youth problem solve real world the Telegram Newspaper? Subscribe TODAY issues at Ralph Bunche Institute Millennium Laundry Peace Through Knowledge

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