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Inkster High alumni wins prestigious award

A 1965 graduate of Inkster employees who feel they have
High School has been awarded ” been discriminated against in
the highest honor of the Blacks in I'm so excited. I'm not sure the workplace, according to
Government Association (BIG). Stevens, who has retired from
During the National it's fully sunk in with me that government service but still vol-
Delegates Assembly of the organ- I actually was chosen for this recognition. unteers with the group. He
ization earlier this year, Calvin added that despite the name the
Stevens, a former Inkster resi- organization is not open only to
dent, was awarded the Black government employees.
Distinguished Service Hall of economics from Davenport Civil Engineer Squadron, “Anyone who embraces the spirit
Fame Award. He is one of only 43 University. He has studied at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA. of our work is welcome to join
members worldwide to have numerous universities, including The BIG Distinguished us,” Stevens said.
achieved the honor and is now Georgia State University, George Service Hall of Fame Award is “I'm a living testimony to its
referred to as “the honorable” in Washington University and Fort reserved for members who have benefits,” said Stevens, noting
his title. Stevens, who has Valley State University. He com- made “exceptional contribu- that he has seen the organization
worked with the organization pleted the USDA Graduate tions” at the national, regional, make a difference in his career
since joining in 1996, is the School Executive Potential and local levels over a period of and in the lives and careers of
Region IV Council president, and Program and Management no less than 15 years. Nominees other government employees.
has worked at the local, regional Development Seminar; the high- for the honor must be recom- “I've seen smart, capable people
and national levels. He is a resi- ly acclaimed Senior Executive mended by their chapter and who were able to live up to their
dent of South DeKalb, GA. Fellows Program at the John F. regional councils and verified for potential because BIG helped
When he joined BIG, he was Kennedy School of Government eligibility by the National Board them get the training and men- Calvin Stevens
working with the U.S. General at Harvard University. of Directors of BIG. toring to move along the right
Services Administration but Stevens, a featured speaker, The organization was founded career path.” Leadership Award. “But this is
retired in 2009 as Supervisor motivator and presenter, was the in Washington, D.C., in 1975 by During his years with BIG, the major one,” he said of his
Marketing Specialist. keynote speaker at the 50th com- Black female federal employees Stevens has received many recent honor. “I'm so excited. I'm
While at Inkster High School, mencement celebration at who wanted to be sure they recognitions, including the 2013 not sure it's fully sunk in with me
he served as senior class presi- Inkster High School. He is also received their fair share of Region IV Council BIG that I actually was chosen for this
dent and was a drum major and an author, publishing Four Steps career opportunities. Today, the President's Award, the 2006 BIG recognition.”
percussionist in the varsity band. in Developing Your A.C.E. now international organization National Presidential Award, the Stevens and his wife, Eleanor,
He earned his Bachelor of (Attitude, Commitment and focuses on training and career 2005 Region IV Distinguished are the parents of three adult
Science degree in business Enthusiasm). Stevens retired in development while providing Service Award, and the Atlanta children and grandparents of
administration with a minor in 2007 as a first sergeant for the 94 assistance to government Metro Chapter 20th Anniversary three.
City officials offer traffic detour advice to voters

As construction continues on August 2021, with most of the the Public Works Department. detour routes. Construction and inconvenience of the Wick Road
Wick Road, the City of Romulus road open to vehicles by the end “We are thankful for residents' detour signs will also be placed construction. Together, we are at
is working to provide informa- of November 2020. As a result of continued patience as work is around the area on Election Day work to limit the impact of the
tion to voters, particularly as it the construction project, the City under way to complete this con- to help residents navigate to and commute come Nov. 3.
relates to traffic flow on Election of Romulus will receive 3.5 miles struction project, which will from the middle school. Alternative routes and signage
Day. The Wick Middle School of new pavement estimated at $7 secure miles of brand-new pave- “I want to reassure the resi- are being put in place so that
polling location will remain million in value-at no additional ment at no cost to taxpayers.” dents in our wonderful city, that anyone who chooses to vote, in-
accessible to the three precincts cost to the city or taxpayers-for a Construction will pause on the number one priority is main- person, at a polling location will
it serves via alternate routes that road that was in poor condition Election Day and temporary taining election integrity which have access to that location,” she
are available. and in need of repairs. pavement will be placed to allow includes equitable access to said.
Construction is currently in “We want to ensure all resi- residents to safely enter and exit polling locations,” said Romulus For election information and
the process to replace water dents have the information they Wick Middle School. Romulus City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg. inquiries, email
mains underneath 3.5 miles of need to avoid the construction has created and mailed a pam- “The collaboration between elections@romulusgov.com or
pavement on Wick Road. The areas and have a seamless phlet and post card to residents the mayor, his administration call the clerk's office, (734) 942-
project began in April 2020 and is Election Day experience,” said that includes a map of the con- and the clerk's office has been 7540, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
expected to be completed in Roberto Scappaticci, director of struction zone and multiple tremendous in mitigating the Monday through Friday.