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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
December 23-29, 2009 Page D-3
Why some people
YouthVille Detroit holds open casting
call for new radio, TV program
do not cheat
YouthVille Detroit, 7375 “YouthVille Detroit’s Digi- reporters, writers and talent
By Minister Mary Edwards
your spouse finds out about
Woodward Ave., will host an tal Media Arts & Technol- for radio and television. All
your misbehavior. Humans
open casting call for a new ogy program is an excellent applicants need to bring a
In recent columns, I’ve ex-
can be very vengeful and rarely
radio and broadcast program opportunity for youth and resumé. Anyone interested
pounded on why some men
hold back when they desire to
that will be produced and aired young adults to experience in on-camera talent should
and women cheat in their rela-
get even. A spouse done wrong
in 2010. The audtions start at the latest in digital media, bring a non-returnable head-
tionships. Suffice it to say that
can become your worst enemy
9 a.m. broadcasting and print jour- shot or a DVD showing their
I received far more responses
when they turn on you, as
Local celebrity judges will
nalism,” said Rita Clark, talent to the casting call on
from these columns than any
they know just how to get you
be invited to cast the talent
director of programs. “Our Jan. 9.
others I’ve written throughout
where it hurts the most.
and crew for the new pro-
highly competitive cours-
the years. While many readers
Therefore, respect and uphold
gram. Once that is done, the
es expose youth to several
YouthVille also provides tu-
agreed, some were obviously
your spouse so you too will re-
new team will be in charge
hands-on experiences. As a
toring, homework assistance
displeased with what I had
ceive the same in return.
of naming their show, which
youth development center, it
and ACT/ College preparation
to say. But that’s okay. They
Friends, in this world where
will air on local television
is our goal to maximize every
to participating members.
have their opinions and I have
temptation is so great, couples
and radio stations throughout
youth member’s potential by For more information, call
mine, Glad I got mine in first!
must be alert to the seductions
metro-Detroit as well as on
exposing them to unlimited (313) 309-1300.
Believe it or not, there are
all around them. Beware of the
the Youthville website. There
opportunities.”
some folks who don’t cheat, at
will also be a print journalism YouthVille will be accept-
least not in their male/female
Mary Edwards
traps in the workplace and
community. And, yes, even in
component where students ing applications for crew,
relationships with each other.
tion is not a meaningful exis-
the church and family.
will write news stories and
There are numerous reasons.
tence.
publish them locally as well
One of the funniest ones came
3. Adultery destroys not
Attend to each other’s
as on the Web. Law Office Of
from a personal friend. When
only your marriage but also
needs, both physical and emo-
asked why he hasn’t cheated
tional. People don’t usually
The program will feature
your children as they grow
on his wife during their 40-
stories on Detroit’s neighbor-
carOLyn J. JacksOn
up without emotional stabil-
get out of a Rolls Royce to ride
plus years of marriage, he re-
hoods.
ity and a firm family founda-
in a VW. Neither do spouses
plied, “If I had slipped up and
tion. They will often repeat
wander away looking for ham-
“Like many of our pro- • Divorce • Criminal Non-Support
repented, God would have for-
the behavior played out before
burgers when they are being
grams, this new broadcast and
given me. But, if my wife found
them.
served filet mignon at home.
print journalism program will • Child Support • Custody & Parenting Tme
out, she would have killed me. give the participants hands-on
I’m more afraid of my wife than
4. It also destroys your rep-
Men, if you don’t take your
experience,” said Judy Jack- • Mediation • Accont Reconcilitation
I am of God!” That’s an honest
utation. Suddenly your word
wives out on a date, someone
son, president of YouthVille
man.
no longer means anything.
else will. Ladies, if you don’t
Detroit.
You become incongruent and
seduce your husband, rest as-
Let’s examine some of
begin to doubt even yourself,
sured another woman will.
The program is being funded
248-978-8378
them.
realizing that you are double- Men, compliment your
by the Detroit Regional News
1. You might get dismem-
minded and given to dishon- wives and affirm their beauty
Hub in partnership with ARISE
www.cjjacksonlaw.com
bered, maimed or killed. Some
esty. A web of lies begins to and exceptional qualities.
Detroit!, an organization that
have had knives and guns used
weave. Before you know it, you The more you affirm women,
inspires active engagement,
18 Years Family Law Experience
on them when they cheated.
are in a hornet’s nest. Remem- the more they open up like a
personal responsibility and
Former Friend of the Court Referee
That’s enough reason to keep
ber, your word equals your flower unto you.
hope by connecting people to
one’s pants zipped!
worth. God puts liars in the
opportunities and resources
Finally, let me leave this
Serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties
same category with mensteal-
to transform the quality of life
2. Fear of getting caught
Scripture with you: “Marriage
ers and whoremongers.
for all Detroiters, and Mich-
torments the soul. Fear has
is honorable in all, and the
igan’s Children, a statewide,
torment and puts you in a con-
5. You reap what you sow. bed undefiled, but whoremon-
independent voice for children Helping your loved ones
tinual state of alert. Secrecy
Don’t be so self-absorbed to gers and adulterers God will
and their families.
and continually trying to hide
think that you too will not judge.”
every little clue and indiscre-
suffer a similar situation when
“The Detroit Regional News
to continue living at home.
Take heed what you hear.
Hub is very pleased to be part
of this program,” said Marge
• Up to 24 hour care
Juliette Pitts
Felix
Sorge, executive director of
the Detroit Regional News • Affordable Hourly Rates
Hub. “There are many stories
Services for Juliette Pitts
William
out there about the transfor- • Light Housekeeping
were held on Dec. 10 at Greater
mation of Detroit’s neighbor-
Apostolic Church with Bishop
hoods. What better way to get • Meal Preparations
Gilbert L. Allen officiating. Ms.
Crater
them out than to have the chil-
Pitts, 81, died on Dec. 2.
Services for Felix William
dren who live there tell us.”
• Hygiene Assistance
Ms. Pitts was born on
Crater were held on Dec. 11
Vanessa Denha-Garmo,
May 16, 1928 in Detroit to
at Greater Apostolic Faith
president of Denha Media and
• Errands
Elder Percy James and Zeno-
Temple with Bishop W. Gates
Communication will be the
lia O’Rear Pitts. She gradu-
Sr. officiating. Mr. Crater, 71,
program’s executive producer.
Joyce K. Stalllings,
• Respite
ated from Northwestern High
died on Dec. 2. Director
School in 1945.
YouthVille’s Digital Media
M r .
Arts & Technology (DMAT)
• Medicaid Accepted
She had a love of tennis
Crater was
program includes a state of America’s Choice In Home Care! Serving Detroit and Wayne County
and toured with the Motor City
born on Oct.
the art HD studio and facili-
Tennis Club, which sparked a
5 in St. Louis
ties.
love of traveling. After working
to Therland
a few years at the post office
and Mary
“These students will be
and Veteran’s Hospital, she
A. (Crater)
using equipment used by
LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES
moved to Los Angeles, San
Wilson. He
professionals in the field,”
Francisco and New York. After
m a r r i e d
said Michael Kuentz, media
www.visitingangels.com/detroit/
some years in Los Angeles
Ruby Hailey
operations manager.
she returned to Detroit where Naomi Batchan, Nehemiah,
on Oct. 14,
she pursued a college educa- Erma Shepherd, Aaron Pitts,
1985; the
tion and cared for her family, Benjamin Pitts, and a host of
two shared
The 14th Annual
including sister, Naomi, her other relatives.
24 years of
mother and brother, Aaron.
m a r r i a g e .
Hutchison Funeral Home
Mr. Crater retired from Chrys-
She is survived by her eight handled the arrangements,
ler in 1995 and accepted the
siblings, Zenolia Carter, Louis and interment took place at
Urban Wheel aWards
Lord Jesus Christ as his per-
Pitts, attorney Cornelius Pitts, Elmwood Cemetery.
sonal savior in 2002.
“sTIMUlaTInG MInOrITY bUsIness deVelOPMenT”
He enjoyed fishing and
spending time with his family.
Missionary Sylvesta
Mr. Crater is survived by his
January 12, 2010
wife, Ruby; two sons, Ronnie
Purifoy Snow
and Ramon; sister, Wilhe-
lamina; brother, Adrill, seven
SOunD BOarD THEaTErÊUÊMOTOrCiTy CaSinO HOTEl
grandchildren and a host of
Services for Missionary Syl- relatives.
2901 Grand river Avenue Detroit, mi 48201
other relatives.
vesta Purifoy Snow were held
on Dec. 5 with Bishop Grady
Stinson Funeral Home han-
Hutchison Funeral Home
reception: 5:00pm – 6:30pm | program: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Walker officiating. Mrs. Snow,
dled the arrangements.
handled the arrangements.
97, died on Nov. 30. Interment took place at
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Interment took place at De-
Mrs. Snow was born on
United Memorial Gardens.
troit Memorial Park-West.
July 8, 1912 in Wilcox County
presenTers inClUDe:
in Furman, Ala. to Mack and
Mary Purifoy. She was a very
charismatic, precocious child,
and was brought up in a Chris-
tian home.
Carolyn Clifford,
roop raj,
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In December 1936 she
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married Archie Snow Sr. The
couple later moved to Ecorse
lifeTime AChieVemenT AWArDs
and eventually Detroit.
She held the titles of dis-
pioneer AWArD
trict missionary and church
mother within the First Born
sTimUlATinG minoriTY bUsiness
Church of the Living God,
Inc. and Memorial Tabernacle
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Church, and continued to
attend Sunday school.
UrbAn CAr of The YeAr
Mrs. Snow was known for
her kind and giving heart,
UrbAn TrUCk of The YeAr
including recruiting and col-
lecting for the YPCW (Young
UrbAn Green VehiCle of The YeAr
People’s Christian Workers).
She enjoyed watching game
shows, engaging in good con-
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versation, and spending time
with her family.
Mrs. Snow is survived by
event sponsorship and program book
her sons, Eugene, Ward and
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Luther; daughters, Bernice,
or Call 301-390-1823
Eleanor, Gladys and Joyce; 31
grandchildren, 53 great-grand- d
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