Lincoln Park Kim Coles Historical Museum keynote speaker ¢ Celebrates 40th at Fuller Woman 50 Anniversary Expo in Detroit page 7A page 9A TELEGRAM Volume 69 Number 8 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 NAACP Comcast helps to close the Western Wayne County Digital Divide Branch host 2012 Freedom Low Income Families receive reduced cost for internet services Fund Dinner

INKSTER - The NAACP Western Wayne County Branch will host their 2012 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Seating will begin at 3:00 p.m.) at Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center located at 27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150.

NAACP Western Wayne Branch is pleased to announce their 2012 Pictured from left to right: State Senator Morris Hood III, Tim Collins (Sr. VP Comcast), Shannon Bannon (COO, The Guidance Center), Fred Eaton (Sr. Mgr. Government Affairs), State Senator Coleman Young II, Michael Bowdler (Mayor, River Rouge), Awardees. The 2012 Great Bret Perkins (VP of External and Government Affairs) Expectation Awardees are Rashid Baydoun the More than 100,000 Families External and Government (12th District); Chris Wigent, to succeed." Executive Director of ACRL or 400,000 Low-Income Affairs and Shannon Bannon, Superintendent of Wayne (Arab Civil-Rights League), Americans Have Signed Up Chief Operating Officer of The Regional Education Service In its first full year of availabil- Tanya Upthegrove the Nationally Metro Detroit Guidance Center, at The Agency; and several other ity, more than 100,000 fami- Outreach Coordinator for the Increases Program Guidance Center's Walter dignitaries from various lies or 400,000 Americans are Center of Michigan, Trish Participants with Nearly 3,630 White Community Resource Metropolitan Detroit commu- now online and Comcast con- Brown the Publisher of the New Families Getting Online Center in River Rouge. nities. tinues to enhance the pro- TPEPost and the Thurgood Joining to mark the occasion gram with new features and Marshall Freedom and River Rouge, MI, September were: Michigan State Senator "It is vital that our communi- processes designed to accel- Justice Awardee is Attorney, 14, 2012 - Comcast today Morris Hood III (3rd District); ties become digitally connect- erate enrollment in the pro- Mona Fadlallah .This year announced year two of Michigan State Senator Hoon- ed, so our youth have the gram. Nearly 3,630 families they will also honor five past Internet Essentials, an ambi- Yung Hopgood (8th District); same opportunities and our are online in the Metropolitan presidents of the NAACP tious and comprehensive Michigan State adults may find jobs and grow Detroit area. Inkster/Western Wayne broadband adoption program Representative Paul our economy," said Michigan Chapters. They are Roy designed to help close the Clemente (14th District); State Senator Morris Hood III. "Internet Essentials helps to Wilson (1960-1970) Karen digital divide for low-income Michigan State "The digital divide needs to be level the playing field for low- Williams (1993-1995), Lucille Americans. The announce- Representative Andrew closed. Access to the internet income families by connecting Flint (2003-2009), George ment was made during an Kandrevas (13th District); in the home is critical for our students with teachers and Williams (1995-1997) and event hosted by Bret Perkins, Michigan State students to receive the best Comcast Vice President of Representative Rashida Tlaib education and opportunities Comcast on page 2A NAACP page 2A PICK UP YOUR TELEGRAM IN ONE OF THE DOWNRIVER LOCATIONS. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAYLOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 NAACP Comcast from page 1A from page 1A

Earl Truss (1999 - 2003). oExhibit Booths They will also present the oCommunity Against All Odds Scholarship Leaders/Community and to Kalynn Willis from Inkster Non-Profit Organization School District Mr. Robert Birt, Past- About NAACP Western Bret Perkins, Comcast Vice President of External and Government Affairs President of The Tuskegee Wayne County Branch students with teachers and networking site as well as tips reduced school lunch under Airmen Detroit Chapter is the their schools, and parents for what parents should know the National School Lunch Keynote Speaker and the The NAACP Western Wayne with job opportunities," stated about cyber bullying; Program (NSLP); Master of Ceremony for the County Branch represents 18 Bret Perkins, Comcast's Vice *Streamlined the approval * Has not subscribed to evening is Caleb Foster- 1440 cities: Allen Park, Belleville, President of External and process by providing an Comcast Internet service am WDRJ Station Manager. Brownstown, Canton, Government Affairs. instant approval process for within the last 90 days; This is planned to be an after- Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, "Students and their parents all students who attend * Does not have an overdue noon full of history and recog- Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, are now able to go online at schools with the highest per- Comcast bill or unreturned nition. New Boston, Northville, home and access the endless centage of NSLP participa- equipment. Plymouth, Redford, Romulus, resources the Internet has to tion, which includes Provision The Theme for this year is: Sumpter, Taylor, Wayne and offer. We need our educators, 2 schools; and Comcast will sign up eligible "TAKING FLIGHT AND Westland. community partners and gov- * Introduced a bulk order pro- families in the program for at SOARING TO GREATER NAACP Western ernment officials to help gram that empowers commu- least three years, through the HEIGHTS" Wayne County Branch spread the word about nity-based organizations to end of the 2013-2014 school A portion of the pro- Mission. To ensure the politi- Internet Essentials and close purchase Internet Essentials year. Any household that ceeds raised will be used to cal, educational, social and the digital divide." accounts so they can connect qualifies during this three- fund scholarships for deserv- economic equality of rights of the eligible families they year period will remain eligible ing Western Wayne County all persons and to eliminate New in 2012 serve. for Internet Essentials if at 2012-2013, graduating Senior racial hatred and racial dis- Since Internet Essentials least one child eligible for a High School students. crimination. launched, Comcast has made Internet Essentials Program free or reduced lunch remains Ticket prices for this spectac- a number of program Details: living in the household. ular event include a 1-year If you have any questions, enhancements including: Internet Essentials addresses NAACP membership: concerns or want more infor- three primary barriers to In Metropolitan Detroit, o$100 for one mation, please contact * Expanded eligibility criteria broadband adoption that Comcast is working with a o$150 for two NAACP Western Wayne to include families with chil- research has identified - a growing network of communi- oTable of Ten pricing is avail- County Branch by phone dren eligible to receive lack of understanding of how ty-based organizations to able 734.981.5208, email: reduced price school lunches the Internet is relevant and spread the word about Sponsorship Opportunities [email protected] under the National School useful, the cost of a home Internet Essentials and pro- are available: g, or via fax 734.981.5207 or Lunch Program. This means computer and the cost of the vide digital literacy training. oEvent visit our website www.naacp- nearly 300,000 additional Internet service. Program Those organizations include: oAdvertisement westernwayne.org. households are now eligible participants receive: ACCESS, Big Brothers Big for the program, bringing the Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, TELEGRAM total to 2.3 million eligible fam- *Residential Internet service Detroit Parent Network, ilies; for $9.95 a month plus appli- Focus: HOPE, The Guidance Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 * Doubled broadband speeds cable taxes; Center, Organization of OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER to up to 3 Mbps downstream *No price increases, no acti- Chinese Americans, Urban For the Cities of River Rouge & Ecorse and up to 768 Kbps upstream; vation fees, or equipment League, among others. ADJUNICATED for the city of Inkster *Upgraded the free Internet rental fees; SERVING safety software to include the *A voucher to purchase a For general information about DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, Constant Guard Protection low-cost computer for Internet Essentials, please LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, TAY- Suite, which includes top- visit LOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE $149.99 plus tax; and rated Norton Security Suite, *Access to free digital literacy www.internetessentials.com Published weekly on Thursday by Telegram Newspaper, Inc. identity theft protection and training in print, online and in- for English and visit more; person. www.internetbasico.com for P.O. Box 29085 • River Rouge, MI 48218 *Enriched digital literacy Spanish. Educators or third- General Office • 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. training efforts both online A household is eligible to par- parties interested in helping to Phone (313) 928-2955 Fax (313) 928-3014 and in-person, including offer- ticipate if it meets all of the fol- spread the word can find Email: [email protected] ing a series of short videos, lowing criteria: more information at Website: telegramnews.net featuring NBC and www.internetessentials.com/p SUBSCRIPTION RATE Telemundo news personali- *Is located where Comcast artner Parents looking to Home or Business Delivery 6 months - $15.00 1 year- $26.00 ties Al Roker, Kate Snow, offers Internet service; enroll in the program can call 6 months 1st class mail $40.00 1 year 1st class mail $65.00 Jenna Wolfe and Jose Diaz- * Has at least one child who 1-855-846-8376 or, for DEADLINE Balart, discussing how to use is eligible to receive a free or Spanish, 1-855-765-6995. All news item and advertising copy submitted for publication job search tools and social on Thursday must be at the office of The Telegram no later than 4:00 on Friday. MEMBERSHIPS FREE HIV Testing Get tested Monday, October 8, 2012 Michigan Minority National Newspaper Press Association Publishers Association Michigan Ethnic Media Telegram Business Center Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Blackonomics Celebrate Forgiveness The Significance of Struggle National Hispanic By Donald Lozon- Contributing Writer By James Clingman - NNPA Columnist Heritage Month The connection between the papers, loading trucks, hauling city and its schools has been groceries in my wagon, paper broken. The teachers have to routes, working in a grocery deal with a transient popula- store, and washing cars. With tion of children most do not a story like this, I should run for live in the city that at different office. levels of education put into a system that places them into Struggle? Yes, we as well as millions of other families in this a grade level that they may country struggled mightily to not be academically prepared make ends meet. So is it the to handle. Academic malprac- exception or the rule? Is strug- tice has been a part of educa- tion giving a child a grade that gle the measure we should use The voices are loud and the to elect Congresspersons, sen- he or she has not earned to reasons are very powerful to ators, and presidents? promote the image of the say NO to just about any tax school is criminal. Discipline I really think it’s disingenuous or anything on the ballot and academic integrity an One of the main themes in the for candidates to use struggle these days. In the case of the adherence to a code of values political conventions was cen- as a way to get votes. Sadly, River Rouge Schools it is that has been lost in society of tered on how hard it was for the the electorate is swayed by fighting against the current of today that if gone back too speakers’ families, their par- emotional sentiments, mean- the history of misappropria- could remake education. ents and grandparents, and ingless platitudes, and a com- National Hispanic tion of funds, misconduct of Teachers should be given all how they struggled to make it. petition among candidates to Heritage Month is the period leadership, and just plain of the tools necessary to suc- Virtually every top speaker determine who had it worse from September 15 to stupid behavior of adults that ceed but administration has to reflected on the hard times they when they were growing up. October 15 in the United effect children lives. People make sure both student and went through and how their rel- Most of these guys and gals States, when people recog- may say to me why do you teacher is put into an environ- atives struggled to put food on are multi-millionaires and they nize the contributions of care, they outsourced your ment learning possible. If this the table, how their parents are reaching back in their pasts Hispanic and Latino job, well it's not about me worked two jobs to support to tug at our heart strings; quite is not happening something Americans to the United and yes I could harbor ill feel- has to change, someone has their families, and how they frankly, it’s insulting. States and celebrate the ings about this issue, but this lived in a small apartment. to take responsibility. group's heritage and culture. is bigger than me, bigger They wanted to believe they When I think of the decade-old "A steady decline in the rank- Hispanic Heritage Week was than petty politics of the past. were “special” because they struggle of the first responders ing of teacher salaries in approved by President The district needs to know knew what it was like to strug- to the 911 tragedy, as they die Michigan has occurred since what are the expectations of gle. It was kind of funny hear- from lung diseases, I know Lyndon Johnson and was 2007. The teacher salary in those that want to continue ing all the stories and seeing what real struggle is all about. expanded by President Michigan was in the top ten, them worn as badges of honor These men and women have Ronald Reagan in 1988 to to say no. Does at 8th, in 2007. The ranking that merited our votes. waited for politicians to bail cover a 30-day period. It was Superintendent Coleman fell to 12th in 2008 for them out and all they hear each enacted into law on August deserve a chance to turn the Michigan teacher salaries. In Well, I may as well get in on the anniversary is that they were 17, 1988 on the approval of district around? 2009, teaching salaries in act with my personal story. My “heroes.” They are struggling Public Law 100-402. Superintendent Coleman is Michigan decreased to 17th. great-grandfather was to stay alive, pay their bills, and "September 15 was asking forgiveness and a The reason for the drop in enslaved in North Carolina. My take care of their families, all chosen as the starting point new beginning. state ranking for Michigan grandfather somehow got a lit- while dying of the cancer they for the celebration because it Either local control or charter was directly related to the tle piece of land and turned it developed while saving the is the anniversary of inde- schools your tax dollars will decrease in wages. Average into the business of farming lives of others. Now that’s pendence of five Latin go somewhere and accord- teacher salary in Michigan and keeping chickens and struggle, folks. American countries: Costa ing to Wayne county RESA'S dropped 2.33 percent from hogs. He dug a well and used Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Steven Ezikian with a millage an outhouse, which I also had Look at the struggling people of 2008 to 2009. A decline of Honduras and Nicaragua. failure your taxes as home- 2.08 percent in Michigan to use when I visited during the Haiti, recently having taken They all declared independ- owners will not go down and summer. My father left home another blow from Hurricane teacher salaries occurred ence in 1821. In addition, if River Rouge becomes a as a teenager, after not finish- Isaac. They have not yet from 2008 to 2007. Teaching ,Mexico, Chile and Belize cel- charter like Highland Park ing high school, came to received the funds that were salaries in Michigan shrunk ebrate their independence your taxes will go for the debt Cincinnati and started working donated to them after the 4.36 percent overall from and when the debt is paid off as a janitor and night watch- earthquake of 2010. Hundreds days on September 16, 2007 to 2009. the district will be reconstitut- man. of thousands are still living in September 18, and The average teacher salary in tents and unsanitary conditions September 21, respective- ed and you will continue pay- Michigan for 2009 was The first four of his five chil- while politicians make no move ly."[1] Hispanic Heritage ing your normal tax bill. $52,300, a drop from 2008's dren, me included, were born to relieve them of their suffer- Month also celebrates the The elephant in the average of $53,410. The at home. We lived in a three- ing. long and important presence room is the fact that the test teacher salaries in Michigan room apartment where the liv- of Hispanic Americans in scores in the district are hor- were at their highest in 2007 ing room was converted to a What about the folks in New North America, starting with rible and there has been a at $54,683.33". (Teacher's bedroom every night by a roll- Orleans who have still not the discovery of America by constant decline in River salary info.com) away bed for my older brother recovered from Hurricane Spanish conquistadors led by Rouge residents attending. and me, and the bathroom was Katrina, and have not been Christopher Columbus on in the hall for others to use as made whole after billions in October 12, 1492. well. Our parents took care of relief funds were donated to us through my father’s job that them? Some are still living in Celebrating ARE YOU paid $35 per week. My father temporary housing even was crippled but walked to though the storm took place in 68 years of work every day. 2005. And let’s not even talk providing news to REGISTERED TO VOTE about veterans; there is so the community My mother went to work as a much hypocrisy from politicians FOR NOV. 6, 2012? domestic in the White suburbs, toward that group that it’s not ‘TAKE TIME which ended up being the norm even funny. for many Black women back TO READ’ then. Remember the movie, I don’t want to hear about The Help? She later got a job struggle from politicians. They at a hospital making a whop- definitely are not struggling ping 50 cents per hour as a now with their health plans and ARE YOU LOZON cafeteria helper. She worked benefits and other perks. Their at that same hospital for 28 struggle, if they insist on having STARTING A HARDWARE years and when she retired one, should be to help those around 1980, she was earning who are really struggling in NEW $4.50 per hour. By the way, today’s economy. They should FULL SERVICE HARDWARD & BUILDER’S SUPPLY her relatives worked in the be struggling to fix the broken BUSINESS? mines and lived in the “hollows” places, like Nehemiah did; they Computerized Paint matching * Screen & Window Repair * of West Virginia, scratching out should be struggling to help IF SO, promote your busi- Keys Cut * Masonry Suppliers * Blocks * Bricks * Steps a living and owing their wages their people, like Esther did; ness in the TELEGRAM to the company store. they should be struggling to Fast Delivery Service Newspaper Call for more feed the hungry and heal the 10563 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge As for me, I worked odd jobs sick, like Jesus did. information from the age of eight, selling (313) 928-2955 Phone: (313) 841-2940 Fax: (313) 841-2670 Page 4A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CHURCH DIRECTORY

A Balanced Life Prayer Works Continue to pray for the people in our By: Janine Folks Edwards- Telegram Religion Columnist communities and the kids in our schools

dual nature. He says to be like life, but a balanced life which both a dove and a snake. A will have different require- Face to Face International dove is simple. A snake is ments at different times clever. It is our job to take the depending on the situation Outreach Ministries characteristics of these to and and circumstances. The key 29665 Pine St, Inkster, MI 48141 mesh them both into ours. It to being successful at this is reminds me of Paul when he having WISDOM! said that he became all things Sunday Morning Service to all people, that by all This is why I think whoever 10am - 12 noon means he might save some (1 wrote the Serenity Prayer is a 313-477-6710 Cor. 9:22). genius! They recognized this fact in praying: "Lord, grand Building people of purpose, There is a time to be gentle me the serenity to accept the and a time to be shrewd. things I cannot change, the power and praise. Knowing when to do what is courage to change the things key to sheep overcoming the I can, and the WISDOM to Bishop Walter L. Starghill Sr. -Pastor wolf pack. know the difference." I cannot think of two more We must know how to be gen- contrasting creatures: the tle and draw people with lov- There is a time to be quiet and sheep and the wolf and the Union Second Baptist Church ing kindness (Jer. 31:3). On a time to be bold. A time to dove and the snake. Both sets the other hand, we know that stand, a time to fight. When 459 Beechwood River Rouge, MI 48218 are practically polar opposites the snake is a cunning crea- you arrive at the point of deci- Church office - (313) - 383-1558 Church fax 313-383-1611 and yet in Matthew 10:16, Email: [email protected] ture, shrewd, slick, tricky and sion, will you know what to they are mentioned in the Dr. Kenneth L. Brown - Pastor conniving and we have to do? Do you know how to bal- same verse. know how to combat that. We ance and when to lean? Pray. Services Times cannot be ignorant of the Let the Holy Spirit of God be Think of their characteristics. Sunday devil's devices (2 Cor. 2:11) if your guide to give you wis- Sunday School and New Members Class 9:15 am We know that sheep are gen- we are to overcome his tricks. dom in all things, to help you Intercessory Prayer 10:30 am tle or soft and extremely vul- Morning Service 11:00 am live a balanced life so you can nerable. Wolves are vicious We must live a life of balance. be who and what you need to Wednesday and merciless savage devour- Jesus was our Great Example be while remaining righteous. Prayer Service 6:00 pm ers. Yet Jesus tells us He is of this. He successfully lived Family Night Bible Study 7:00 pm sending us out among them. as the Lamb of God as well as God bless you. Email As a real church for real people, we provide ministry for the entire family. Extremely vulnerable crea- the Great Shepherd. He was janinewritestoinspire@yahoo. Come see the vision expand beyond our walls tures sent out to work in the and experience the presence of the LORD! a Servant and the King of com or visit www.gogirl- midst of creatures that could Kings, Divine and human at preach.com. tear them apart! the same time. These terms Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church almost seem contradictory, 371 Palmerston St. So how do we, as sheep, sur- but Jesus served in both vive, let alone be victorious in LIST YOUR CHURCH River Rouge, MI 48218 capacities. such an environment? As SERVICES IN THE (313) 843-9610 unfair as this could appear, Jesus is the Lamb of God and CHURCH DIRECTORY we should be grateful for the the Lion of Judah! He has the warning. More than that, we characteristics of both ani- SHARE YOUR We walk by faith, not by sight should be grateful for the One mals even though in the natu- MESSAGE IN THE who is able to keep us, pre- ral they are practically polar DOWNRIVER AREA serve us and save us under opposites. Like Jesus, we Order of Service such fierce conditions. must live a balanced life. We Sunday School 10:00am are not to live a compromised Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Jesus instructs us to take on a New Location

Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church 4411 5th Street "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI 48229 {Mark 14:36} Ecorse, MI 48229-1617 Rev. Marcus Johnson Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Pastor 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Elder William E. Hughes, Pastor Sunday Morning Service Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. 11:00am Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Bible Study (Wednesday) 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Runner For Email: gethsemane02.org COMMUNITY SERVICE FOOD DISTRIBUTION Every Third Wednesday of Each Month Christ Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) Ministries 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 (313) 928-9212 CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 1125 Fort St. Reverend Damon L. Pierson, Pastor PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Lincoln Park WORSHIP SERVICES 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS Sunday Worship 10am Sundays: Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] Bible Classes Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. website: www.pentecostmbc.org Thursday - 6 - 8:30 PM Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week: Tuesdays- Bible Class ...... 9:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Wednesday - Worship Service ...... 7:00 p.m. SERVICES CORPORATE PRAYER Sunday School - 9:30am Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm Gerald M. Overall, Pastor “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light Let’s worship together down here so into my path." - Psalms 119:105 (313) 381-9303 we can live together up there ALL ARE WELCOME www.rfcm.org Page 5A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 *DEATH Wayne County Commission increas- es burial benefits for veterans Love Joy Missionary Baptist Church NOTICES* 332 Polk street River Rouge, MI 48218

SERVICES: Sunday School - 9:30 AM Sunday Worship -11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class - 6:30 PM

Reverend Darryl Bynum, Pastor

Phone: 313 516-2482 - Email: [email protected]

ALL ARE WELCOME

EASTER BELL Pine Grove Baptist Church THOMAS Offering Biblical Counseling authorized by Apr 16, 1922 - Sept 3, 2012 Christian Research & Development The Wayne County women who served our coun- She was a good cook, and Commission has approved a try so bravely and gallantly." We offer Biblical Counseling in the areas of: lived in her kitchen cooking measure sponsored by Family and Martial Problems, Pre-Martial Counseling, and listening to her radio play- Commissioner Ilona Varga She noted that eligible veter- Relationships, Stress, Anxiety, Depression , Fear and ing Christian music. (D-Lincoln Park) that will ans can receive another $50 Worry, Anger, Resentment and Bitterness, Self-Image and Mother leaves to honor her increase burial benefits for toward a military grave mark- Self-Awareness, Grief and Loss memory 10 children: Lois income-eligible veterans from er. Turner, Mack Hollis (Mamie) $300 to $1,000. Biblical Counseling is by appointment only Phyllis Irene Hollis, Lowell For more information on eligi- Hollis (Dottie), Sylvia (Bishop "The $300 allocation has bility or applications, please Contact Joseph Stephens, Director George Wright) Shelia (Elder remained the same since the contact the Wayne County At 313-381-9722 Richard Colley) Melba 1970s, although we know bur- veteran affairs division at 313- 1833 S. Electric Detroit, MI 48217 (Lorenza Rose), Tanya ial costs have increased sig- 224-5045. Thomas, Kevin Thomas, and nificantly," Commissioner Kawana Thomas, she has 42 Varga said. "We have an obli- grandchildren; 59 great- gation to our veterans and grandchildren; 9 great-great their families to provide them Simple Funerals grandchildren· and a host of with the assistance they so Couseling Centers Continue to nieces, nephews, relatives richly deserve." friends, and the Amity Baptist pray for our Church Family. Final Tribute The first $300 will continue to www.SimpleFuneralsInMichgan.com entrusted to Chapel of come out of the county's gen- Thomas A. Macksoud, Manager Military Chimes Funeral Home. eral fund tax revenue. The (Chapelchimes.com) additional $700 allocation will Soldiers and Wayne County come out of the County's Macomb County Oakland County 4120 W. Jefferson leaders of this Soldiers' and Sailors' 27209 Harper Ave 21 E. Long Lake Rd Ecorse, MI 48229 Bloomfield Hills, MI Emergency Fund, which is St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 (313) 382-1181 48009 country funded by taxpayers through (586) 777-0555 (248) 227-1954 a one-tenth mill that was first authorized in 1899 by the Michigan legislature. The purpose of the millage is to support to eligible veterans and their families with burial assistance, food and clothing vouchers, utility payments, rent and transportation servic- es.

MARVIN JEROME An audit presented earlier this BOYD (Teague) year to the Commission's Sept 16, 1957 - Sept 5, 2012 Committee on Audit, which is chaired by Commissioner He had a gift in caring for Varga, revealed that the fund dogs that was unimaginable, has a $4.1 million fund bal- from the birthing of puppies to ance surplus. providing medicine for their care; he could do it all. Marvin "This finding was shocking to always had jokes; he would my commission colleagues have you laughing so hard! and I, and we immediately took corrective action to Marvin leaves to cherish his ensure that this money begins memories: wife, Penny and getting into the hands of the step-son, J'Vin, children: people who need it and Vanity, Marwin, Beatrice, earned it - our veterans," Brieanna, Marlin, Myles, Milo Commissioner Varga said. and Marvin Jr.; father Cleophus Jack Teague; step- At her insistence, the county's mother Shirley Alice Teague; veteran services division has siblings: Godiva, Curtis, begun a more aggressive out- Edward, Andre, William, reach effort to ensure that Der-rick, Beverly, Angela, Wayne County's 172,000 are Rosalind, Carolyn, Sharon aware of the services the (deceased), Linda county offers. (de-ceased); granddaughters: Kimmora and Kimmaia; he "Many of our veterans are also leaves a host of nieces, struggling, and we will help nephews, cousins, aunts, them with assistance where uncles and friends. we can and help identify other Final Tribute entrusted to resources from the Veterans Chapel of Chimes Funeral Administration and the state," Home. (Chapelchimes Commissioner Varga added. .com) "We owe it to our men and Page 6A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Taking Financial Romney Calls Obama Supporters Responsibility: What's Freeloaders Your Game Plan? By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief controversial comments. Romney told reporters, "This By Walter Starghill, Jr is, of course, something I talk about a good deal in rallies help avoid disappointments and speeches and so forth, later on. Consider the follow- which is the president and I ing scenarios: have very different approach- · Start a savings plan. By es to the future of America just saving a small amount and what it takes to ignite our today, you can make a huge economy and put people back difference later on. What to work." financial goals can you set He added, "The president today to help make your believes in what I've dreams a reality? described as a government · Are your loved ones centered society where gov- adequately protected? Would ernment plays a larger and your family or partner be able larger role, provides for more to maintain their standard of and more of the needs of indi- living in the event something viduals and I happen to The old adage, "People don't happened to you? Buy a life believe instead in a free plan to fail, they fail to plan," insurance policy - or increase enterprise, free individual can be especially true when it your coverage - and make society where people pursu- comes to finances. And, given sure your loved ones are pro- ing their dreams are able to the current economy, the best tected. employ one another, build time to start taking control of · What about college enterprises, build the your finances is today. Being expenses? If you're a parent strongest economy in the financially responsible doesn't or guardian, it's never too world." just happen. It's a conscious early to start saving for your WASHINGTON (NNPA) - In a you-name-it. That, that's an decision you make to live children's college expenses. private discussion with mil- entitlement. And the govern- Jim Messina, Obama's cam- within your means. Start a college education lionaire donors, Republican ment should give it to them. paign manager, wasted little fund, so they won't be bur- presidential candidate Mitt And they will vote for this time responding to the video. Slowly, American consumers dened with student loans and Romney stereotyped those president no matter "It's shocking that a candi- are catching on. A nationwide can attend the college of their who voted for President what…These are people who date for president of the survey on the financial state choice. Obama in 2008 as "victims" pay no income tax." United States would go of U.S. households, conduct- · If you're nearing retire- who want and expect a free Romney added that his job "is behind closed doors and ed by ment, consider what amount ride from the federal govern- not to worry about those peo- declare to a group of wealthy PricewaterhouseCoopers, of your current income you ment. ple. I'll never convince them donors that half the American found only 13 percent of can allocate into The surreptitiously recorded they should take personal people view themselves as households are currently sav- retirement savings vehicles, video of Romney's unusually responsibility and care for 'victims,' entitled to handouts, ing 7 percent or more of their such as 401(k) plans, IRAs candid remarks was obtained their lives." and are unwilling to take 'per- disposable income, although and other investments. With by Mother Jones magazine. In a brief news conference sonal responsibility' for their fully 36 percent of households retirement possibly Romney spoke and answered Monday night, Romney said lives," he said in a statement. expect to save at this level in lasting 20 or 30 years, the questions at a $50,000-a- that his "off the cuff" com- "It's hard to serve as president 5 to 10 years.1 While that more resources you have, the plate fundraiser at the home ments were not ''elegantly for all Americans when you've trend may be encouraging, more likely you'll be able to of financier Marc Leder, who stated.'' disdainfully written off half the there remains ample room for enjoy it. is part-owner of the He did not back away from his nation." improvement. Philadelphia 76ers, in Boca No matter where you are in Raton, Fla. on May 17. No matter what stage of life life, a proper financial strategy Replying to a donor's ques- Did you VOTE in the Last you're in, you should have a will help you achieve your tion about strategy, the former strategy that helps meet your financial goals, maintain your Massachusetts governor Election? current financial needs, while current lifestyle and ease wor- replied: "There are 47 percent Are you or someone you know not creating a path to help you ries about the future. Take of the people who will vote for reach long-term financial action today to help realize the president no matter what. registered to VOTE? goals. Whether you're just tomorrow's goals and dreams. All right, there are 47 percent Your voice counts let us hear you. starting out or are nearing who are with him, who are retirement, a strategy is nec- For additional information dependent upon government, essary, and the good news is please contact your local who believe that they are vic- no matter what your age, it's Financial Advisor, Walter tims, who believe the govern- never too late to start. Starghill III, at (248) 910-9576 ment has a responsibility to NEED A DOCUMENT FAXED? or send an e-mail to care for them, who believe A proactive approach now can [email protected]. that they are entitled to health FAXES RECEIVED & SENT care, to food, to housing, to TELEGRAM BUSINESS CENTER 10748 W. JEFFERSON AVE, CHECK RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218 Missed an Issue of the (313) 928-2955 US OUT! TELEGRAM Help Wanted We’re on the Mechanic & Tire NEWSPAPER? Web Technician www. New & Used Tires * Back Issues Are Available at our office, telegramnews.net Flat Tire Repair 10748 W. Jefferson Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218 Mon - Sat 8:00am - 6:00pm $15 Used Tires ISSUES FOR THE PREVIOUS FOUR WEEKS Facebook and ARE AVAILABLE FOR 50 Twitter 2681 Schaefer Detroit Issues older than four weeks are in limited 313-842-2432 supply and available for $1.00 - please call @telegram- Weekly $25.00 Drawing with any purchase or tire repair ahead for availablity of older issues. news 313-928-2955 313-633-1859 313-633-1902 Page 7A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Lincoln Park Historical Museum Charters, Private and Public Celebrates 40th Anniversary Schools…Oh My! By Jacquelyn Rochell

tion for children residing in poor or minority communities. NCLB impacts local school districts' control, and it pro- vides parents with the choice to choose home schooling, a charter, private or a different public school by elevating education to a "free market" and competitive status. The debate concerning market driven schools and education- al choice continues to evolve as the economic and social dimensions of education and Education is probably its role in building and promot- the single most important ing a culturally diverse work- predicator of an individual's force and society, is more chances for achieving the widely understood and American Dream. In America, embraced. our country has evolved into a Lincoln Park Historical Museum located at 1335 Southfield Rd Charter schools are place where dreams of happi- public school that (1) legally ness, property, and prosperity circumvent local school are both accessible and The Lincoln Park Historical the street. Four years later, have contributed hundreds of boards, and local and state obtainable; especially when Museum will celebrate its 40th the Lincoln Park Historical hours to making the museum bureaucracies; and (2) are you attend the right school! anniversary with an Open Society raised the funds the valuable community promoted as alternatives that Which is the right school for House and reception with needed to purchase the old resource it is today. Over its foster innovations in teaching, an adequate or high-quality special guests on Saturday, Post Office building on history, the museum has been curriculum, and school organ- education: charters, private or October 6, 2012, from 1:00 Southfield and moved in to served by several directors ization. While I am not pro- public Schools? Oh, my! p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The begin a several-year remodel- and curators, including: Jack moting charter schools, I am a Which school provides the Museum is located at 1335 ing job, turning the former Hinske, Mary DeLisle, Dan strong advocate for educa- best education for American Southfield Road in Lincoln post office into a functioning Beggs, Muriel Lobb, and Jeff tional reforms that includes children? Neither scholars Park. museum. In 1999, the muse- Day. "choice" as a means of cor- nor education advocates from um's new location was formal- recting the historical either side of the political isles Opening at its first location in ly dedicated with the installa- In addition to the free public inequities in America's public have reached a consensus, May of 1972, in a new addi- tion of the bell tower housing Open House on October 6, education system. Although, but most agree that parents tion built at the rear of the the 1918 Goodell School bell the historical museum has my family was categorically should be given choice on Lincoln Park Public Library on the lawn. In 2007, with the installed a special exhibit with "the working poor", we were how to best educate and pre- facing Cleophus, the historical help of the Lincoln Park photographs, documents and taught that "education sepa- pare their children for life as museum has grown steadily Preservation Alliance, the collection items highlighting rates the haves from the self-sufficient adults. and strongly over the past post office building, erected in its 40 year history. For more have-nots". Therefore, I CHOICES…oh my! forty years. In 1988, with its 1938-39, received its information, contact 313-386- embrace "choice" as a means Since the Brown v Board of collections having outgrown Michigan Historical Landmark 3137 or curator@lphistori- of leveling the playing field of Education (1954) victory, its current location, the muse- designation and marker. cal.org public education. Education state and federal govern- um moved into the former Many devoted volunteers is a public interest and a prod- ments has been slow to exer- District Court Building down uct that parents should exam- cise more control over local ined as a K-12 educational school districts in efforts to package. decrease educational A competitive open PROJECT Pipeline inequities, and increase both market for education should parental choice and responsi- In Partnership with Wayne State University College of lead to decreases in forced bility. When parents are given Nursing – A 21st Century Community Learning Center segregation because of dis- choice, if the child emerges Grant. Project focuses on STEM education in various trict restrictions. It should pro- as an illiterate or dysfunction- health fields. Students will be engaged for 38 weeks – vide parents and students al adult, it is no longer a gov- 2.5 hours after school Monday – Thursday and six (6) (rich or poor, educated or ernment failure; the failure week summer program. Field trips and college tours uneducated) who desire bet- can now be squarely placed Begins – Fall 2012 ter educational packages with on the shoulders of the par- some options from which to ents who failed to select an choose. Lastly, it should force appropriate educational pack- low-performing or inadequate age. Today, the biggest prob- schools to improve to remain Ecorse Community High School lem is asymmetric informa- competitive or close! Critics tion! Critics of choice argue argue that "parents with high- Curriculum Additions - 2012-2013 School Year nearly 40% of low-income er education are more likely to parents don't realize they can exercise choice" and "engage play a proactive role in choos- Begins - Fall 2012 in higher-quality search activi- ing a K-12 education package ties" than less-educated par- for their children. The Bush ents. Government's role is to Administration with the pas- provide equal access and Building Trades sage of the No Child Left equal opportunities. PROJECT SCC (School Community Careers) Behind Act of 2001 cleared Government cannot compel In Partnership with the City of Ecorse, The the way for parents; especial- parents to be conscientious Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Ecorse High will ly minority and low-income consumers. Implicit in the offer electives in Construction Trade careers. This American families to seek- critics' argument is: "if parents collaboration will provide the opportunity for students out, find, and choose school- are given "choice" and they to develop construction trade skills while providing ing options for their children. don't have the will or human service to the community by combating the issue of Local school districts capital to access their choice- three (3) abandoned/foreclosed houses in Ecorse. have historically been charac- --it's the same as not having Ecorse High will be the former classroom site; the terized as natural monopolies. choice". Information asym- three (3) houses will be the laboratories With the exception of private metry is problematic; howev- schools (primarily exclusive to er, "choice" is the lesser of the affluent families), there has two evils. PROJECT SCC (School Community Career) program will integrate academic learning with been little competition nor Can choices like technical training in Building and Trades to enhance and strengthen skills while preparing stu- incentives to produce good home schooling, charters, dents for careers. Our program is designed to provide Ecorse High School students with spe- products. The lack of empa- vouchers to private schools, cific knowledge and valuable skills leading to initial employment and additional education thy, responsiveness, and fair- and the ability to choose a through apprenticeships and/or admission to a postsecondary institution. ness and equity in these dis- For more information please call MR. KENNETH MCPHAUL AT (313) 294-4700 trict monopolies tend to have Schools page 15A a negative impact on educa- Page 8A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Back-to-School September Business Lunch Tips Shout Outs

much as possible the night before. Chop up veggies and place them in a sealed bag- gie, mix up the ingredients for a tossed salad or chicken salad sandwich, and set up lunch containers so you can just drop items into them in the morning. If you are making sandwiches the night before, put any veg- gies in a separate baggie with a note to add them to the Bring in this ad and receive 15% off Total Bill sandwich right before eating. This will prevent the bread from getting soggy and the Call us For vegetables from wilting. Daily specials If you need to prepare lunch- es for kids and adults, keep it Pizza, Ribs, Chicken, simple by making the same To make the transition from Sea Food, Subs summer into back-to-school Tips to Make Lunchtime thing for everyone (if food mode easier, we're sharing Easy preferences and allergies great recipes and ideas for allow). To satisfy grown-up Mon- Thurs 3-11 easy lunches. These time- Save a few dollars by skip- tastes, make a few small Fri & Sat 3-12 saving tips will shave minutes ping brown bags and pur- changes: Carry Out & Delivery from your noon-time meal chasing a reusable and wash- planning, as well as add fun to able lunch container instead. Add interesting condiments, 11192 Jefferson Ave. River Rouge, MI 48218 every brown bag! Mini-coolers, insulated lunch like Dijon mustard, cranberry bags and plastic lunch boxes relish or a chutney to give The long days of summer are work well, but be sure to wash sandwiches adult-appeal. on their way out, making way them out regularly. Use a variety of breads, such for busier schedules and an Write each child's name on as pitas, whole wheat rolls, increased need to streamline their lunch bag so they'll bagels, croissants or pumper- day-to-day activities. always know which one is nickel. theirs. Jazz up chicken or tuna salad Preparing lunches for kids Peel and cut fruit in advance by tossing in chopped nuts, and adults can be a chore, but apples, grapes or dried cran- for little ones. 3920 West Jefferson Avenue these clever ideas take the berries. Buy plastic baggies and con- Ecorse, MI 48229 challenge out of mid-day Make lunches a little more fun tainers in various sizes, 313-381-6700 meals! You'll find simple tricks ensuring you'll have just the for anyone by packing a to keep food hot or cold, easy cheerful note or interesting right package for any food [email protected] ways to make a sandwich item. Extra small containers newspaper clipping. Also, both kids and adults will love, work great for transporting consider cutting a sandwich and a few quick do-ahead dressings and condiments. with a cookie cutter or using ideas that will make the morn- To make your morning go fun-shaped pasta in pasta sal- ing less hectic. more smoothly, try to do as ads and soups. Lottery moves to new TV drawing format

live, with the same ball trend among lotteries to machines currently in use. streamline their drawing Fantasy 5 and Classic Lotto processes. The Michigan 47 numbers will be shown on Lottery will save an estimated screen, as is now the case. As $335,000 a year as a result of always, drawings will be mon- the change. itored and conducted under the supervision of an auditor. Over 95 cents of every dollar Drawings will continue to air spent on Lottery tickets is at the same times and on the returned to the state in the same stations as they do now. form of contributions to the “We thank Aggie, with 35 state School Aid Fund, prizes years with the Lottery, Darryl to players and commissions with 25, and Beth with 15, for to retailers. their service to the Michigan Lottery. In announcing win- In fiscal year 2011, the contri- ning Daily games numbers for bution to schools was over LANSING, – The Michigan a combined 75 years, they $727.3 million. Since its Lottery will soon move to a have made countless Lottery inception in 1972, the Lottery new format for televised draw- players happy winners,” said has contributed over $16 bil- ings. Lottery Deputy Commissioner lion to education in Michigan. Tom Weber. MSL PRESS RELEASE: Beginning October 1, the live Lottery moves to new TV drawings will feature an off- “For years, Aggie, Darryl and drawing format camera announcer reading Beth have wished good luck the numbers rather than the for our players and we wish For additional information, Lottery’s longtime drawing the same for them in the please visit the Lottery’s Web personalities Aggie Usedly, years ahead. Perhaps we will site at Darryl Wood and Beth even have the joy of present- www.michiganlottery.com. McLeod. ing them a winner check!” "The Michigan Lottery. All The televised Daily game Weber said the move is in across the state good drawings will continue to be keeping with the growing things happen." Page 9A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 HEALTH AND FASHION Kim Coles keynote speaker at Styles of Fashion SHIRTS, TIES & CUFFLINKS Fuller Woman Expo Bring in this Ad for 10% Off at the St. Regis Two Locations Detroit Location 18461 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48219 "the next superstar of funny." Kim recently became the ?rst Downriver Location female primetime game show Telegram Business Center host in history headlining 10748 W. Jefferson Ave Suite #204 BET's inspirational game (313) 310-7813 show Pay It O!." Currently, Kim serves as a co-host on BET's highly successful talk show My Black is Beautiful, an energetic, interactive and 579 Visger Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 informative series that cele- [email protected] brates the unique and dynam- All Repairs: Shoes, purses, Luggage etc. ic qualities of the African- American woman. In her latest venture, Kim Coles is combining comedy OWNER and inspiration to empower others with her unique pro- 313-382-2662 gram called Open the “If we can’t fix it throw it AWAY” G.I.F.T.S." Through speaking engagements, live events, workshops and products, the program inspires others to Need your documents discover their own true "gifts" Kim Coles so that they may share them notarized? with the world. Kim Coles cur- DETROIT-| (www.thefuller- have in store. From our kick rently resides in Los Angeles. Fast, Friendly, Reliable womanexpo.com)- Kim Coles off networking event, Allison The mission of the Fuller Complete Notary Services returns as the keynote speak- McGevna facilitating our Plus Woman Expo is to empower LaTasha Johnson er this weekend as curves Model 101 workshop to our the plus-size woman to recog- Certified Notary Signing Agent take center stage for an entire Keynote speaker Kim Coles, nize her internal and external weekend at the International this expo will truly be amaz- beauty; to educate and moti- Inside the Telegram Business Center Fuller Woman Expo's Plus ing!,"says Jones-McBryde vate through workshops and 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge Empowerment Weekend in seminars,while providing Phone: 313-623-8429 Detroit, Michigan September Perhaps best known for her information on the products Email: [email protected] 21- 23, 2012. Executive ?ve-season turn as the unfor- and/or services available to Producer, Cassandra Jones- gettable "Synclaire" on FOX's them through various compa- McBryde recently announced ground- breaking comedy nies across the world. that the traditionally one day series, Living Single, Kim For information about ticket event reserved for the Fuller Coles has starred on numer- sales, accommodations and Woman Expo is now expand- ous hit television programs the latest news about the ing to three days, kicking off including Frasier, Six Feet 2012 Plus Empowerment Friday September 21st, with Under, In Living Color, One on Weekend, visit The Fuller the first ever Plus Biz Connect One, and the uproarious TBS Woman Expo www.thefuller- Networking Event that night at comedy series 10 Items Or womanexpo.com. Join the the Hotel St. Regis in Detroit, Less as the villainous "Mercy Fuller Woman Network com- Michigan. P. Jones". She was the co- munity: follow us on Twitter host of the nationally syndi- @fullerwomanexpo The Plus Empowerment cated daytime talk show, In #FullerWomanExpo and Weekend features a roster of the Loop with I Village and become a fan of The plus size women in entertain- has been a guest co-host for International Fuller Woman ment, activism, journalism various shows, including The Network on Facebook. and modeling. View and Good Day Live. Kim Coles is also known to "I have been thoroughly reality audiences for having enriched from producing the appeared on The Mole, VH1's event for the past 4 years. We Celebrity Fit Club and Coming are excited about what we to the Stage, BET's search for Coop’s Casual Wear Men & Women Clothing 11431 W. Jefferson Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218 Phone (313) 297-6990 Summer Blowout Sale

Check out our website www.coopscasualwear.info Page 10A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 * COMMUNITY NEWS* HOROSCOPES LOCAL FARMERS LINCOLN PARK Department and Wayne otary MARKETS Club for an evening of laugh- ter on October 6, 2012 at the Farmer's Market Town Hall Meeting Wayne Community Center. w/ Mayor Krause Every Sunday WYANDOTTE Locally grown fruits and veg- Wed, October 03, 2012 etables, fresh herbs, flowers, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Third Friday Beer Fest crafts, and more! VFW Hall Sept 21st, 2012 at 5:00 PM Every Sunday 1125 Fort St. Downtown Wyandotte 11 - 4 p.m. SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Paper Recycling Biddle Avenue Parking Lot at Fort Park & ARIES LIBRA Dumpsters Have Moved Many of the shops and Southfield You seem preoccupied this Remember that you look mar- restaurants in the downtown (Across from City Hall) The paper recycling bins that week and it’s because your velous! Be prepared for lots of Credit/Debit and Bridge district stay open later than mind is filled with a vision of compliments this week, and benefit the Friends of the usual, offer freebies, specials Cards Accepted! Library have moved. love for the entire planet. Use plan to accept them gracefully. and discounts on these spe- your gifts to assist others in You may be planning a time cial nights. In addition, there is period trip; it’s going to be a MELVINDALE The bins previously located seeing the world as you do, in musical entertainment and glorious color. Check the nice getaway. across the street from the FARMERS MARKET free trolley and horse and car- details on paperwork that you Soul Affirmation: Library have now moved to WEDNESDAYS FROM riage rides throughout the have to do, dreamer. Communication is a skeleton 2PM - 7PM the parking lot behind the downtown district. For more Soul Affirmation: I release inter- key that opens many doors. Library and at the Department information please visit nal pressure by enjoying the Lucky Numbers: 11, 50, 52 Located at 3155 Oakwood of Public Services at 500 www.wyandottebiz.org. beauties of the world around Blvd. (across from the Southfield Rd. me. SCORPIO Melvindale Fire Department) Fall Dig-In Lucky Numbers: 22. 34. 55 A party or gathering with friends WAYNE from the past gives you the TAURUS opportunity to strut your stuff a WESTLAND September 22nd, 2012 at Everybody’s in a good mood bit. You’ve made tremendous 9:00 AM until end ROMULUS FARMERS Senior Services this week, and you’ll want to strides and accomplished much MARKET join friends or family in sharing in your life, so be pleased with Saturdays We will also be offering flu & To participate in our Fall Bulb good food and feelings. You yourself this week. Pass some 9:00 am - 1:00 pm pneumonia shots on Dig-In, please meet at the may be asked to grow, or move. of your wisdom along to others. Wednesday, September fountain, at the corner of Think seriously about it, Soul Affirmation: All that I need Historical Park Pavillion 26th? Appointments can be Eureka and Biddle Avenue. because it could enhance your is within me. 11147 Hunt accepted beginning spiritual growth. Lucky Numbers: 18, 42, 47 Romulus MI 48174 Wednesday, September 5th. We typically plant from 9:00 Soul Affirmation: In order for Flu shots are $25.00 & pneu- am until 1:00 pm. If you can- money to come I must think SAGITTARIUS Join your local Farmers monia- $75. The majority of not meet exactly at 9:00, feel about money as my friend. You should know by now that trying to be in two places at Market and your local shots are covered by free to join us anytime for our Lucky Numbers: 45, 47, 51 once is very taxing to your Community Gardens. Medicare Part-B. Please dou- dig-ins throughout the down- nerves! Slow down a bit and ble check with your health town area. Please bring your GEMINI At work, some matters have trust that you’ll get what needs care provider. You do not trowels, shovels, kneelers been on hold but now you will to be done accomplished. Give have to be a senior to take and gloves. Families, chil- ECORSE FARMERS dren, groups and organiza- get the green light. Continue to yourself a head start on all road advantage of this program. trips so that you have time to MARKET tions are all welcome. work as diligently as you have Appointments begin at been in the pass to ensure suc- enjoy the view. 10:00am and are booked in cess. Have faith that your plans Soul Affirmation: Seeing my Dingell Park chronological order. Flicks on Bricks are on target. past clearly this week gives me 3869 W. Jefferson, Soul Affirmation: Anticipation of a clear vision of my future. Ecorse, MI 48229 Sept 28th, 2012 at 9:00 PM a beautiful immediate future Lucky Numbers: 11, 30, 40 (corner of Southfield Rd & Jefferson) Parent’s, need a night lights up my week. out? Let us take the Downtown Wyandotte Lucky Numbers: 14, 53, 54 CAPRICORN Sundays, 11-3 pm Biddle Avenue An afterglow surrounds you July 8 - September 30, 2012 kids! CANCER during the week, and you may Tonight we will be showing Remember that you are in con- not feel like getting immediately Kid’s Night Out is held the Viewer's Choice Movie. trol of your emotions this week. into work-mode this week. It’s monthly from 6-10pm: RIVER ROUGE You can vote online for your Things will look brighter as okay to go with your feelings; October 17 soon as you let yourself feel like the world will wait for a little FARMERS MARKET favorite movie at www.wyan- November 17 dotte.net starting in February. the glowing spirit that you are. while. Treasure happy Cost is $13.00 for Outdoor movies are shown at Co-create your reality this week moments. Memorial Park Soul Affirmation: Facing down member/resident and $16.00 the Wyandotte Farmers by using positive emotions to 10600 W. Jefferson, challenges makes me feel good for non-residents. Bring a Market Lot at the corner of remind yourself of how wonder- River Rouge, MI 48218 ful you are. about myself. lined bathing suit, towel and Elm & First Streets. Film (between Schaefer Rd. and Coolidge St.) Soul Affirmation: I will ask joy to Lucky Numbers: 7, 25, 31 lots of ENERGY!! begins at dusk. Bring your marry me. Saturdays, 11-2 pm own lawn chairs or blankets. Actvites include swimming, Lucky Numbers: 14, 28, 35 AQUARIUS July 7 - September 29, 2012 Refreshments available for arts & crafts, games, pizza Your mind is busy this week purchase, or bring your own. with thoughts of new projects and pop. LEO Alcohol and pets are not per- You are in the middle of a and the things you want to get mitted. For more information dream coming true. Watch for done. Best course of action is Wayne Comedy Night you may contact the Special signs that your wish is about to to clear up pending and over- Events Office at 734-324- be granted. You’ll be very due items. You’ll have a clean Join the Wayne/Westland 4502 or email [email protected]. happy with what you’ve desk in no time and will feel Parks & recreation achieved. genuinely content and relaxed Soul Affirmation: Love is easier for the week. than breathing. Soul Affirmation: I will actually Lucky Numbers: 12, 45, 48 write a love letter to the uni- verse this week. VIRGO Lucky Numbers: 14, 35, 38 PLEASE Overall, the vibrations sur- rounding you this week are very PISCES NOTE: good, very good indeed. Go Lots of opportunities are with the best, and refuse to swirling around you, and it will The Deadline for submit- allow any minor inconvenience require some diligence on your ting advertisements to the to spoil your sunny mood. You part to make the most of some Telegram Newspaper is are going to have a lovely of them. You’ll Friday at 4:00pm for the week. be happy you put in some extra upcoming issue. Please Soul Affirmation: He who does- effort this week! submit your ads in a timely n’t ask will remain a fool forev- Soul Affirmation: I open up to manner. If you have any Loyalty Cards will be given with all new subscriptions. er. the universe. The universe questions, please call Use your card for Local Business Discounts. Lucky Numbers: 13, 19, 22 opens up to me. 313-928-2955. Check the website for store locations. Lucky Numbers: 22, 36, 49 Page 11A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 29, 2012 SPORTS SCORES, HIGHLIGHTS & MORE

VOLUME 69 NUMBER 8 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 It's Four in a Row for Tigers Kicks the Panthers Themselves in "It’s Just A the Teeth By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter By Butch Davis Thought" in the weight room, everyday Tigers May have kick them- By Butch Davis - Telegram Sports Reporter in the study hall, I work with selves in the teeth to win the my kids all day, everyday, so Central Division Crown. Alex The Lions cannot stop the the one fact that you choose the players are constantly Rios was trying to break up a run, however, with three of the to ignore is that with no time hearing my voice so when we double play and when he four starting defensive's outs, and a tad less than two step on the field it's nothing went into Detroit second backs out, they were still bet- minutes, the Lions were not new they hear me all the time baseman Omar Infante, it ter than we honor to hope. I out of the game. A lucky and they are going to do the caused an errant throw that wonder how the game might bounce on that last kick, the best they can to do what I ask allowed the tying and go- have changed had all their Lions might be able to tie the them to do because that how ahead runs to score this past starters been active and had game up. Here is what I we run this program." Monday as the White Sox Titus Young not quit on a learned about watching the Highland Park is River Rouge beat the Tigers 5-4 and went passing play, and had Matt game; Detroit as much as I next opponent. In other up three games in division. It Stafford's passing been a bit love the Lions, they need to Michigan Metro League was Infante's seventh defen- more accurate? (I can think of get back to the basics. Missed action D'Angelo Evans sive misplay or error this sea- a couple of long gains, and at tackles, playing out of position received four catches for 61 son, as tracked by Baseball least one...probably two and missed passes will not yards and two touchdowns take the team to the next It took only the first quarter of Info Solutions, where he lost touchdowns had the passes from the arm of quarterback level. In addition, they cannot the game for the Panthers of a double play on a bad throw; been right on target). As good Kyle Dinkins in support of keep on waiting until the last River Rouge High to subdue nobody else in baseball has as San Francisco was, and as Ecorse as they defeated 10 minutes of a game to start Consortium College Prep last more than four. 87 percent of good as the Detroit Lions was Willow Run, 40-7. Detroit playing like professionals. "It Friday night in a Michigan teams up exactly three not, the 49ers were never Western successfully ran a games in their able to put them away. And Just A Thought". Metro League contest. Mike flea-flicker play against Baramore 37 yard touchdown division/league on Mumford in which quarter- September 17 have gone on run at the 10-minute mark back Jalen Ewing threw a 55- began the scoring for the to finish in 1st place. 59 per- Bulldogs bash yard touchdown pass to cent of teams up exactly one Panthers. Six and half Farod Anderson. In addition minute's later, Courtney game on this date go on to Panthers, 62-14 Romello Ross finished with 13 finish 1st. So you could say Guillebeux chip in with a 17 carries for 133 yards and one yard touchdown run and that by winning on Monday, By Christian Young - Contributing writer touchdown run as Detroit the White Sox saw their play- Dontez Blackshear 74 yard Western get its first win of the interception touchdown run off chances boosted by near- Which coach is worried about a by an extra point kick, and season last Friday, 26-20 over Patterson added a 35-yard mad back at 2:12 of the first quar- ly 27 percent. Tiger's catch- team that is 4-0 and just mas- Detroit Mumford. Here are sacred their latest opponent 62- dash. ter was all the scoring that er Alex Avila was out of the the rest of the high school 14? was needed as the Panthers starting lineup after colliding football scores in the with Fielder on Sunday chas- Robichaud head coach Keith Redford Union (1-3, 0-2 WWAC shutout Consortium College Red) avoided the shutout late in Telegram News reading area ing a pop in Cleveland. He Stephens, that's who. Prep 18-0. "Our goal is to go the second quarter, when RU are as follow, Auburn Hills got a headache after batting as hard as we can in the first "We did a good job, but there quarterback Alex Shimmons hit Avondale 34, Inkster 14. practice this past Monday. half. We had times where we are still some things we need to Angelo Cook on a 24-yard Dearborn 35, Dearborn Edsel The Tigers return home this came out and play slow in the work on," Stephens said of his pass. Cook initially fumbled the Ford 14. Dearborn Heights Tuesday past from their 10- past years, However, I know Robichaud 62, Redford Union team after his team's 62-14 ball, but RU's Chris Curry by year four of this program game road trip as they host romp over visiting Redford recovered it in the end zone to 14. Detroit Loyola 60, the Oakland Athletics, was going to turn around and Riverview Gabriel Richard 0. Union on Friday night. "I still make a dent in the Bulldogs' Minnesota Twins and Kansas lead, 49-6. all thoughts kids I coached in Garden City 21, Dearborn would like to see less mistakes City Royals during the final and more mental toughness." Shimmons connected with middle school and junior var- Heights Crestwood 20. home stand of the regular Stephens was also a little wor- Cook again on a 13-yard slant sity eventually they were Livonia Churchill 52, Wayne season at Comerica Park this ried about any rust his squad with 5:22 left in the third quar- going to make plays in the Memorial 0. Riverview 28, year. The 10-game home may have after an emotional ter. Curry caught the two-point first and second quarter for New Boston Huron 27. me, it's all a process" thought stand will feature a three- 28-21 victory over Dearborn on conversion pass to pull within Trenton 38, Taylor Kennedy game series against the Aug. 30, followed by a week of 49-14. Panthers Coach Corey 16. Woodhaven 30, Parker. I ask Coach Parker, Athletics (September 18-20), rest due to the absence of Thompson and Burrell closed Melvindale 19. Wyandotte out the scoring for Robichaud in How did you keep your play- a three-game weekend Dearborn Heights Annapolis's Roosevelt 41, Lincoln Park 0. varsity program. the fourth quarter, adding short ers attention being that this series against the Twins Detroit Cass Tech 46, Detroit touchdown runs of their own. game was won in the first (September 21-23) and a Cody 20. Hamtramck 20, four-game series against the But the Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0 Despite the loss, RU coach quarter? Coach Parker said, Tony Crawley said that the Dearborn Heights Star 15. Royals (September 24-27). WWAC Red) struck quickly, "I work with my kids everyday jumping up 20-0 after the first game accomplished one of its Tuesday's game against the quarter, thanks to a Cedric goals. Athletics begins at 7:05 p.m., Patterson 44-yard run and Wednesday's game begins at extra point kick, a 60-yard "I told them that this game 7:09 p.m. and Thursday's touchdown pass from Chris would be a measuring stick for game begins at 1:05 p.m. Davis to Darius Phillips fol- us," Crawley said. "They're the Friday's contest against the lowed by an extra point, and an best team in the league that Twins begins at 7:05 p.m., eight-yard run by Patterson set we've seen so far." Saturday's at 4:05 p.m. and up by an interception return Stephens, meanwhile, is trying Sunday's begins at 1:05 p.m. from Phillips. to see ways that the Bulldogs Monday, Tuesday and can get better. Wednesday's games against The Bulldogs continued to pour the Royals begin at 7:05 it on in the second quarter with "We saw that mental toughness p.m., while Thursday's game a two-yard touchdown run from a little bit when we played begins at 1:05 p.m. Go Devin Hooper (followed by a Dearborn," he said, "but I would Tigers! pass from Davis to Arron like to see more. I just hope we Thompson for the two-point didn't score all our points and conversion), and a 55-yard we have some left for interception return for a touch- (Dearborn Heights) Crestwood. down by Phillips with an extra They're always a tough team." point kick. Davis Burrell broke The Bulldogs travel to play the off a 90-yard scamper followed Chargers tomorrow at 7 p.m. Page 12A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Page 13A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

LeBron James drops agent for Tell it to Torri childhood friend My sister is 51 and Because he’s so damned good, LeBron James has pregnant been one of the most hated players by fans of opposing By: Dr. Torri Evans teams, but also the most pregnant, but as time grows beloved for stepping out on nearer because she is in her his own and being his own 8th month, I am afraid for her. man by making the decision She is taking a chance trying to leave the Cleveland to have a baby. She is having Cavaliers. a boy. She will be over 60 He joined with Chris Bosh and when her son turns 10. I Dwyane Wade to make a understand she never had dream team for the Miami children, but this is dumb. Heat. And now, he’s rejoining And lastly, they want to name with old friends that also have the baby a African name that his best interest at heart. no one can pronounce James has made another Dear Torri, Bpteoxaymgkt, probably instrumental decision in his My sister is 51 years old. And something they made up and basketball enterprise by part- she married a 26 year old. I neither of them are African. ing ways with his second know it is a huge age differ- Help!!! agent, Leon Rose of Creative ence, but that is not the prob- Gloria, Artists Agency (CAA), since lem. The problem is she joining the league in 2003. wanted to have a B-A-B-Y for Dear Gloria, Now he’ll be represented by him. Can you believe it? Well There is nothing you can do his longtime friend, Rich Paul. she did it. She is expecting but love your Sister, her hus- www.eurweb.com and she looks so stupid with a band and your nephew big belly. And when she is Bpteoxaymgkt. Your sister is Lebron James, his own man with her husband people just married and in love. She and actually stop and stare at her husband are going to them like they are a freak have a baby. Just be there for show. They are probably her, I am sure this is hard on Faith Evans and ‘R&B Divas’ Album wondering if she just has a big her but that what sisters are beer belly or is she really for S-U-P-P-O-R-T. expecting? I was so upset Family Counseling advised to Help Whitney Houston Academy with my sister when she got

Faith Evans is doing some- thing quite noble. DON’T FORGET TO The singer and “R&B Divas” reality show star has decided to donate all proceeds she GET READY earns from the show’s accom- panying album to the Whitney TO VOTE Houston Academy. The project will include duets YOUR VOICE MATTERS with cast members Keke Wyatt, Monifah, and Syleena Make it a family field trip. Johnson. Fantasia and Kelly Price will also appear on the album. “I’m extremely excited about Take everyone to vote executive producing this Faith Evans R&B Divas album and working beside some of the premiere female R&B vocal- NUMEROLOGY ists of our generation,” said Faith. While fans are listening to the HOT PICKS easy sounds of Faith and great R&B, the album will go to benefit students of music 425 446 827 through the late singer’s foun- dation that helps bring the arts 009 303 388 back to schools. R&B Diva Faith Evans www.eurweb.com 7176 8721 0981 0906 1871 4399 The Telegram Newspaper is available online at www.telegramnews.net, by mail subscription and on news stands in vari- FEELING LUCKY ous gas stations, community centers and retail outlets throughout Detroit and the Downriver community. BIG MOMMA’S HITS Look for your copy in: BIG RAY’S PICK 4 Dearborn Hts, Delray, Detroit, Ecorse, Inkster, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River 687 735 9565 7722 Rouge, Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Wyandotte or stop by the 529 557 8012 8126 TELEGRAM office 10748 W. Jefferson River Rouge 383 221 9675 4384

For more info Call (313) 928-2955 or email [email protected] For entertainment purposes only Page 14A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds Deadline is 4:00pm on Friday

APT FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT SERVICES River Rouge Housing Commission Public Notice

Across the Park Ecorse GMO Services PUBLIC NOTICE Apartments Two Family Flat Fall & Winter Down Stairs, Fertilizer + Weed THE RIVER ROUGE HOUSING COMMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICA- NEWLY REMODELED Control APARTMENTS 3 Bedroom, LR & DR TIONS FOR TWO & THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE BEDROOMS $625/m $25.00 & UP WAITING LIST ONLY Weed Control ONLY Spacious 1 bedroom Up Stairs apartments 2 Bedroom, LR & DR $15.00 & UP APPLICATIONS FOR THE RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS WILL $525/month FREE ESTIMATES OPEN Available for 62 and 313-622-9681 Call Today at EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 26th AND OCTOBER 3rd, 2012 older or Handicapped & 10-6pm 313-381-9303 APPLICATION WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON Disabled. JH080912 WWW.RFCM.ORG WEDNESDAY'S ONLY

COME SEE OUR Belle Vista Apt Moulton's AT MODEL Lincoln Park Maintenance 180 VISGER RD. RIVER ROUGE, MI. 48218 2 bedroom Apt Rent is based on EPA Certified Between the Hours of Heat & Water incl. income. Residential Furnace 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Section 8 welcome & A/C Repair All APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 5, 2012 $550 and up Heat & water included. Plumbing/ by 3:00 P.M. 248-705-6965 Activity Room & Electrical Laundry facilities on site SG090612 Call: Darron WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING COMMISSION (313) 382-3201 313-948-0146 TTY-1-800-567-5857 Southwest DM091312 M-F 8-5 Detroit Michael J. Sloan, PHM Equal Housing Opportunity 3 bedroom Good Drivers Executive Director Immediate Occupancy Driving School Section 8 welcome Segment 1 City of Ecorse Public Notice Updated kitchen and bath, carpet $250 INVITATION TO BID 313-268-2755 Licensed by State HOMES FOR RENT LJ090612 of Michigan Serving Western 2012 Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Program River Rouge Detroit Wayne County City of Ecorse Very Clean Updated 2427 Deacon Areas September 20, 2012 Apartments 3 Bedroom Call 734-679-0354 Studio - $410 1494 Liebold Sealed bids for the 2012 Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Program will be received at 1 BDRM -$460 3 Bedroom CJ Business the City of Ecorse, 3869 W. Jefferson Avenue, Ecorse, Michigan 48229 at the Ecorse 2BDRM - $510 Fridge & Stove Center Building Department until 4:00pm local time, Thursday, September 27, 2012 and All included included 3409 W. Jefferson will be opened and read at that time. The approximate quantities of major items of Heat & Water 313-247-3913 Ecorse, MI 48229. work involved are as follows: WB091312 No Pets 313/406-4194 2" HMA Overlay 1000 Tons 734-552-9894 Mon-Sat FLOG Westland, 35911 Palmer Rd. 10am-6pm Miscellaneous Hot Patch 300 Tons River Rouge Brick, nice 3BR/1BA Notary, Copy, Bus Passes, Poster, etc This work shall include broom sweeping, asphalt wedging of settled/displaced pave- 456 Frazier Single Family ment sections, patching as necessary, installation of bond coat, installation of 2" HMA 3 Bedroom, 1 ½ baths, nice lot, Rear privacy-Fence RBA + A&J (approved mix) overlay and structure adjustments on the following roadways: 3 Car garage Ballroom $750/month+$750 Owner financing or "Josephine Avenue (Jefferson Avenue to High Street) Security cash discount Classes "Sunnyside Street (Salliotte Avenue to Josephine Avenue) 313-549-8109 $500/DN $587/Mo "Pitt Street (Benson Avenue to Goodell Avenue) VD092012 Call: 803-978-1542 Wed 7pm-9pm RR100412 Sat 1pm-3pm "Benson Avenue (W. Jefferson Avenue to High Street) River Rouge "Joseph Avenue (W. Jefferson to Eliza Street) 38 LeBlanc Ecorse Apartment 10748 W. Jefferson Flat for Rent 1 Bedroom One or two Bdrm, Big Ave Contract Documents may be obtained on or after 1:00 pm local time, September 20, Upper, New Carpet, Rooms, Walk-In River Rouge 2012 at the Water Department. New Paint, $375+$375 Closet, Berber Carpet, 313-303-4058 Security Deposit Call Fresh Paint, Call 313- Bid Security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or Bid Bond for a sum of no 313-408-7118 282-7237 or see our WUR Design less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. RP083012 Photo Ad on Craig's Afrikan Shea Butter, List. Clothes, Drums, No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled Ecorse, RF101112 Jewelry, Oils. closing time for receipt of the Bids. 30 Salliotte Rd. Tutoring Services Ecorse & Spacious 2BR/1BA for Math, Science, Bid inquiries and questions may be directed to Evonne McBurrows, Assistant Director River Rouge Single Family, Finished Writing, and of Public Works at [email protected] Starting at $400 to basement, fixer-upper, Reading. $725 per month Owner financing or Call 313-208-6193 1,2, &3, Bedrm Houses cash discount DT091312 YES, Start my Subscription Today! $500 Down 215/mo for Rent, Section 8 Ok 803-978-1540 or 734-905-7667 6 Months Home Delivery $15.00 AM10413 803-978-1545 DMC 1 Year Home Delivery $26.00 RR092712 Moving & ITEM FOR SALE 6 Months First Class Mail $40.00 Hauling Rooms for Rent 1 Year First Class Mail $65.00 College size Company Perfect for baby show- Refrigerator for By Durk LLC Name:______ers, birthday parties, sale $70.00 Moving & Hauling, Address:______monthly meetins and Clean Out & 313-928-2955 City:______state:______Zip:______much more. Cleanign Services Call the Telegram Give us a Telephone______Email:______(optional) Business Center at SMALL ADS WORK call 313-576-7561 or Credit Card:______EXP DATE:_____ Type M/C VISA 313-928-2955 313-928-2955 313-878-1008 AM EX www.dmcmovingand- Gift Subscription from:______hauling.com List your Services in the Address:______City: ______Zip: ______Touch of Class Telegram Complete form and mail check or money order to: Hall for Rent call 313-928-2955 P.O. Box 29085, River Rouge, MI 48218 313-506-5390 For More Info If you have any questions please call 313-928-2955 Page 15A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 New Job Training Opportunities Will Schools from page 7A Prepare Michigan Workers, Whose public school other than the system. The solution to the one your child is assigned-to equity issue is to de-institu- Jobs Were Shipped Overseas, for (confined-to) promote equal tionalize district boundaries opportunities in America's by giving parents choices. New High-Tech Jobs educational system? I believe While NCLB comes with a they can. However, school whole set of other challenges, choice strategies require par- if I were a parent whose child been engaged in providing ents to involve themselves (as had to go to a neighborhood such training efforts," Levin they should be) in ensuring school where there were no said. that their child is adequately books or computers, unruly prepare to be self-sufficient. children, and uncommitted Henry Ford Community Additionally, critics of school teachers…choice schools College will receive a $15 mil- choice strategies seek to strategies would offer me lion grant and take the lead in deny "educational choice" hope. As social scientists and a multi-state manufacturing based on fears that many par- policy-makers, we have an consortium with community ents' decisions are likely to be obligation to move our colleges in nine states. influenced by class and race. debates from rhetoric to social Washtenaw Community That bothers me. Social sci- changes that correct the College will receive $2.5 mil- entists nicely refer to this inequities in America's public lion in an individual grant to issue as "peer group compo- schools. No "choice" is far the college. The awards were sition". They argue, "Peers, more of an equity issue than made available through the like families, [that all look having choice(s) and not Senator Carl Levin Senator Debbie Department of Labor's Trade alike] are sources of motiva- exercising them. Lastly, crit- Stabenow Adjustment Assistance tion, aspirations, and direct ics try to ignore the fact that Community College Career interactions in learning", and if more than 60% of under-edu- right skills and training oppor- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Training Program. there is diversity in the "peer cated and poor parents seek Senators Debbie Stabenow tunities to help our business- group composition", students educational alternatives for es create the jobs of the and Carl Levin today The Trade Adjustment will suffer. Excuse me…I their children. While informa- future here in Michigan," said announced support for new Assistance Community thought diversity aided our tion asymmetry is certainly an Stabenow. "Henry Ford and high-tech job training opportu- College Career Training pro- society in better understand- issue, "choice" for parents Washtenaw Community nities for workers, whose jobs gram provides community col- ing our differences and simi- with children in failing schools Colleges are rising to that were outsourced, at two leges funding to expand and larities! is a good policy choice! Now, challenge by preparing work- Michigan community col- improve education and career Race and class rep- parents…How do you choose ers, whose jobs have been leges. Henry Ford and training programs for workers resent the longstanding ratio- to educate and prepare your outsourced through no fault of Washtenaw Community eligible for training adjustment nales for district boundaries in children for The American their own, with the skills to Colleges will be able to assistance because their jobs America's public education Dream? match the needs of emerging design programs to retrain were sent overseas or were workers in new or updated high-tech industries." lost as a result of foreign Follow us on Twitter fields, preparing Michigan trade. For more information "It's essential that we help workers with the right skills for on the trade adjustment assis- twitter.com/telegramnews prepare Michigan workers for the jobs of the future. tance program and to see high-skill jobs, and these which workers qualify, click grants will provide important Join our Facebook Fan page. "For Michigan to be competi- here. tive in the global economy, it's support to Michigan commu- www.facebook.com/telegramnews critical our workers have the nity colleges that have long

Visit the Telegram Newspapers Office to receive a free pass for your fami- ly to visit the African Wildlife Safari. Visit afrcansafariwildlifepark.com. Page 16A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

DOWNRIVER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Building and maintaining our own shops and other businesses and to profit from them together Zenith Lunch Ecorse American Legion G AND C 3914 W. Jefferson Ave. - Ecorse VARIABLES Breakfast * Lunch & Dinner 1/2 mile North of Outer Drive -PORCHES -SIDING Hall for Rent -ROOFING -INTERIORS -CEMENT -MASONRY 2+2+2 Call and leave You name & Telephone Number -CARPENTRY -AND MORE ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIALS 11295 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAYS PARTIES! “STRIVING TO BE BETTER” (313) 849-0833 (313) 383-7727 313-341-6606 Your Friendly Family Restaurant (734) 729-7900 BRAZILL CONSTRUCTION

CRAIG ELECTRIC Residential - Commercial KC’s EATERY Violations Corrected * Breaker Panels Carpentry-Roofing- 3758 W. Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229 *Door Dells * Ranges * Dryers * Heaters Ceramic Tile 313-383-2762 * Wall Plugs * Switches * Emergency Kitchens - Plastering - Dine in or Carry Out Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Service Windows 99¢ Coneys Everyday Marvin Brazill Bob Craig Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 388-1052 (313) 706-7052 cell

Millennium Laundry John Finley 313.218.9882 LICENSED * INSURED * CERTIFIED *Same Day Service 969 Southfield Rd *Washers up to 80 lbs. Lincoln Park Finley’s Carpet Care *Drop Off Service (313) 388-5003 *Maytag Equipment Office Cleaning~Stripping ~Waxing *Commercial Accounts Hours: 8am-11pm Welcome Truck Mounted Last Load at 9:00pm Steam Cleaning 2727 Second Ave. Suite 131 Detroit Portable Machines Available Fanny’s Floral Design & Gifts * Floral & Silk * Arrangements BUSEN APPLIANCE * Roses * Long Stems Parts & Service for all brands Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm 2323 Fort St Monday and Saturday Appt only Lincoln Park 313.381.4575 90 Day WarrantyDelivery Available 1909 S. Fort St 313.928.3569 $20.00 off Appliance Service with Ad Follow us on Twitter Father & Sons Tree Service “Over 20 years Experience as a twitter.com/telegramnews Journeyman Tree Trimmer”

Join our Facebook Fan page Will meet all your tree care needs www.facebook.com/telegramnews FREE ESTIMATES Senior Discounts (313) 729-5715 or (734) 284-5953

B & R Exterminating CO. Thank you for your Support! $20 All Pest can be Eliminated Heat System Check Roaches Moths Spiders Carpet Lice Beetles Flies Water Bugs Bed Bugs Rats Crickets Ants Mice We appreciate your business 313-843-3011 Ask for Bill www.BREXTERMINATORS.COM