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OPINION LOCAL SPORTS LOCAL Farrah Gray on Business Mentoring 2 Holiday Lights in the Gardens 4 LT Still Climbing the Charts 14 McCabe United Methodist Church celebrates 104 years 10 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 42 NUMBER 12 NOVEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 25, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Manhattan Casino Revisited - Passing Standing On Of The Torch! The Shoulders Of Embattled Congressman Charlie Rangel BY STEPHON JOHNSON accepted free trips—a subject that SPECIAL TO THE NNPA Rangel has openly discussed with FROM THE AMSTERDAM the AmNews recently and Photograph courtesy of Carolyn Hamilton NEWS vehemently denied. Specifically, (L - R) Tony Castellano, keyboards, Sylvester Manning, Rangel is in danger of losing his alto sax, Tom Hamilton, bass, Ken Loomer, drums NEW YORK (NNPA) - chairmanship of the Ways and Congressman Charlie Rangel: We Means Committee in the House. BY RICK GEE tation or “show” is difficult to have your back. That was the The committee is responsible for SPECIAL TO THE describe, but I’ll give it a shot. theme of last week's news confer- writing tax policy. CHALLENGER One would have to have been ence outside of City Hall, where Nearly every member of the present to get the true feeling fellow politicians, nonprofit Congressional Black Caucus has It’s true that on Friday, of the upbeat production. All- leaders and businessmen all stood also signed a letter to the House there was a “Passing of the Stars “Hinky Dink” Manning, up for the embattled Rangel, who Democratic leadership in support Torch!” Out of about 20 alto saxophone, Davis, has faced attacks from the right of Rangel. The letter, released last surviving members of the baritone saxophone, and wing calling for him to step down month, encourages him to remain Manhattan Casino House Williams, valve trombone and from some of his more prominent steadfast. Bands, three of them trumpet re-introduced the positions on congressional com- While it was Rangel himself (Sylvester Manning, Al public to the bright young mittees. who suggested that the House Williams, and Joe Davis) tenor saxophonist – Jordan “It’s a bum rush, as one might Ethics Committee proceed with performed together with Richardson. In October 2008, say,” said State Sen. Bill Perkins. its investigation, to some, neophyte teenager (15-year Richardson was first intro- “It will create guilt without Rangel’s potential ouster looks old) Jordan Richardson. duced to us at age 14, while process, and I don’t think in that and smells like an old school Performing as the Manhattan performing as a sideman for respect it’s anti-American, it’s political power move. Casino All-Stars/Jordan the Alfred Sheppard Jazz unfair. And it’s almost clearly “I think that many people may Richardson Jazz Quintet, the Quartet. On Friday, at age 15, contrived in some respects.” not understand the congressman foursome along with the Tom he teamed up with the Perkins was joined by figures like because he’s a very complex Hamilton Trio presented the Manhattan Casino All-Stars to former New York City Mayor person,” said Kathryn Wylde, Congressman Charlie Rangel show of shows at the Progress symbolically receive the David Dinkins, former City president and CEO of Partnership Energy Center for the Arts – TORCH! Or, as a representa- Comptroller H. Carl McCall, and for New York City. “Many elected Wylde continued, “He’s had a stimulus money from President Mahaffey Theater’s Bayview tive of “Youth in Jazz” it was the Rev. Calvin Butts. representatives pick one con- very complicated assignment and Barack Obama towards the city’s Room (St. Pete’s Favorite Jazz an effort to symbolize the Herbert Pardes, president and stituency to represent, whether it’s he’s handled it beautifully for 40 public housing. Club). Publicized as a jazz passing on of St. Petersburg’s CEO of New York Presbyterian their district or a particular years, and I think that, in the He’s understood that concert, it turned out to be great “jazz tradition” in an Hospital, chimed in as well. “In industry. The Texas guys process, he probably isn’t well defending immigrant rights, while much more. In fact, because a effort to “Keep Jazz Alive.” this country, you’re presumed represent oil; the Iowa guys understood by many people not popular in the so-called little bit of everything was The jazz show contained innocent before you’re proved represent the farms. Congressman because it’s so tough to represent “flyover states,” is crucial to a city included in their presentation, many highlights, such as guilty, and that should apply to Rangel has, on the one hand, rep- such a diverse constituency.” that sees thousands of new immi- i.e. musical vocals, mixed Manning performing his everybody,” he said. resented international businesses Rangel has many achieve- grants arrive each year in the city variety of music, and humor it hilarious vocal routine of Rangel is facing serious that are the core of the New York ments, on top of his aforemen- with dreams of prosperity. As a was more of an entertainment “Caledonia! Caledonia! What repercussions if the House of economy and, at the same time, tioned diverse cast of friends and champion of the rights of the “show” than an austere jazz Representatives’ investigation he’s represented disaffected youth partners. He’s managed to obtain concert. JAZZ decides that he mismanaged and the poor, working-class funds that were crucial to New RANGEL Friday’s musical presen- continued on pg. 7 personal funds and improperly people.” York City. He was able to direct continued on pg. 11 NFL Players Impacting A Community By Teaming Up To Feed 400 Families Opinion ...... 2 For The Thanksgiving Holidays Community News..3, 4, 5, 6 Obituary ...... 6 Black History...... 7 Entertainment...... 7 Church Directory ...... 8, 9

Church News...... 9, 10 BRADENTON - Hometown Feed the Children, Tuesday, Cornerback Connection in the The event will take place at the Heroes NFL Players Dominique Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to “Bringing Families Together DeSoto Square Mall located at State News...... 11 Rodgers-Cromartie of the provide 400 families in need and Impacting a Community” 303 US 301 Blvd., Bradenton. Arizona Cardinals, Mike with a box of food and personal Thanksgiving project, along For more information, please Jenkins of the Dallas Cowboys, care items for the Thanksgiving with some of their friends from contact: Tammy Atmore, DRC National News...... 11 and Fabian Washington of the Holiday. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Foundation at 727.692.3004 or Baltimore Ravens, who are In addition, Shining Light such as Sabby Piscitelli and Dre [email protected] or Sports ...... 14 known as the Cornerback C.O.G.I.C., Empowerment Moore, and a host of volunteers Jonathan Styles, Franchise Connection will team up with Christian Center, and Mount from the community to distrib- Kids at 941-730-6956 or one of the largest international Moriah Missionary Baptist ute the food to the families in jstyles@franchisekidsfounda- relief organization in the world, Church have joined the the Bradenton/Palmetto area. tion.org.

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Such career development lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to effective particularly for small busi- parties. The feedback from the mentor programs, give self-motivated every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human (NNPA) Business nesses. to the novice learner should remain employees a better sense of confidence and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the mentoring is the collaboration of trans- - Situational mentoring occurs for constructive and flexible enough for and self worth through involvement in Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief ferring the experience, skill and a specific circumstance or project goal. independent thinkers that generally are the organization. The supervisor that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. knowledge from a proven specialist to These arrangements tend to be shorter- self-motivated. Successful mentoring mentor can efficiently monitor day-to- a less experienced learner. For the term focused on immediate solutions efforts are learning tools enabling day conduct and culture adjusting pro- purpose of business, mentoring but can lead to more permanent career guidance for the novice worker. It ductivity for better results. The success- supports the development of a worker’s counseling measures. should not be used to limit the innova- ful mentor policy consistently increases skills, career, and personal growth. - Positional is a formal provision tive potential of the employee. Open employee loyalty. Often it is structured informally involving a supervisor mentoring a dialogue approaches or mutual Ultimately, companies investing in although most Fortune 500 and even novice worker. Most managers use this exchange of ideas through communi- such workforce learning programs are small home-based companies offer technique in team building efforts to cation between the mentor and novice encouraging the value of human capital some form of mentoring programs. enhance productivity. However, other employee is critical. within the organization. This motivates Mentoring also enables the rapid team members (ex. sales/marketing) The novice worker should be valued employees and draws potential transfer of legacy business advantages may criticize or perceive favoritism if tolerant of constructive coaching from recruitment of high quality new or cultural aspects cementing profes- one learner advances more rapidly than the mentor. The primary ingredients are workers. Fostering the knowledge sional collaboration that foster greater others. listening and organizational aptitude based culture of collaboration, translates The Weekly Challenger productivity results. - Formal mentoring programs are with an eye towards future action plan itself into all aspects of the business Successful mentoring compli- often used in large companies such as implementation. The learner employee from customer relationship manage- is distributed ments Human Resources by improving Intel, DuPont, Microsoft, Federal should be proactive in scheduling ment to advanced internal procedures. management through personal career Express, AT&T, among others. These meetings with the mentor, arriving fully Loyal employees will independently in the following cities: growth development that retains formal programs are designed to prepared. Such exchanges should promote new sales opportunities by St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa valuable employees. It offers greater promote and measure the career devel- incorporate clear objectives, answer speaking highly of the organization. access to established internal and opment of the learner for greater relevant questions and lead to imple- Regardless of the advanced tech- Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor external networks, broader personal bottom line productivity results. menting new solutions. nology or the size of the business from Bradenton and professional skills. The novice Mentors also benefit from these Efforts to provide mentoring for all home-based to Fortune 500, the worker gains advice, and dynamic per- professional relationships strengthen- employees is difficult, particularly if it primary advantage of mentoring is spectives from the mentor’s years of ing their interpersonal skills, increasing involves formal programs. The broader developing people that generate high The Weekly Challenger experience. 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The Sistahs helped form BUREAU Clinton, co-leader of the group the group at PCC called Circle Low-Income Homes and a breast cancer survivor of of Hope. The Sistahs share its ST. PETERSBURG - On two years. activities and events with the ST. PETERSBURG - It is weatherize both small homes reduction of 20 to 30 percent. the second Tuesday evening of One of the youngest members of Circle of Hope to with great pride and enthusiasm and multi-family buildings. Apart from making the home every month at Mount Zion members of the group, Leonie continue to reach out and that the Pinellas County Urban Gregory Johnson, President safer, healthier and more com- Progressive Missionary Baptist Gooden, was diagnosed one educate people about early League announces the award of and CEO of the Pinellas County fortable, this offers home Church on 20th St. S., a group year ago when she found a lump detection. $2.6 million in stimulus dollars Urban League, is urging owners an opportunity to save of women gather in one of the in her breast just a few months “I have learned that I have to to provide weatherization residents who are eligible to hundreds of dollars for necessi- empty classrooms. The scene after her annual mammogram. help spread the word. We need services to 360 homes in apply for weatherization ties such as groceries, doctor resembles a potluck dinner “First and foremost, I did to let our community know […] Pinellas County. The services to insure their homes visits, and medicine. among old friends, however not want breast cancer to define to have yourself checked and if Weatherization Assistance are energy efficient as well as Ludell Hill, director of friendship is not what brings me. I never thought I’d be a part something [isn’t] right to let Program is funded by the U.S. having a significant reduction in programs; says that each year, these women together nor is it of a support group,” Gooden your doctor know,” Terrell said. Department of Energy and the energy costs. Program services hundreds of households’ experi- their faith. Instead, each of these said. She was recommended to Several of Terrell’s family U.S. Department of Health and are free of charge and available ence improved energy efficien- women is affected one way or attend a Sistahs Surviving members have battled cancer. Human Services. In the state of to the low-income population of cy, financial, and health and another by breast cancer. meeting during a visit to She says that is what has Florida, funding for this Pinellas County. Any type of safety gains through the services Sistahs Surviving Breast Gulfcoast Oncology Center, she motivated her to play such a program is administered through dwelling unit (site-built, manu- provided by the Urban League. Cancer, founded in 2006 by the said. major role in Sistahs Surviving. the Department of Community factured, apartment, group or a The program’s professionally late Jackie Brown, is a group “It’s not an interruption,” “I remember back when my Affairs. The purpose of the shelter) may receive services trained crews use computerized comprised of roughly 38 women Gooden said to one of her fellow mom and my aunts all referred Weatherization program is to although priority is given to energy audits and advanced battling cancer and eight women Sistahs who cried during the to it as the ‘c-word.’ They were increase the energy efficiency of owner occupied dwellings. diagnostic equipment to identify who are supporters. The main monthly meeting. The Sistah afraid to say ‘cancer,’” Terrell dwellings owned or occupied Client eligibility is determined energy-saving strategies in goal of the group is to educate member expressed her lack of said. She explains that fear is by low-income persons. by the number of members single-family, multi-family, and and advocate for early detection energy and a moment when she what Sistahs Surviving is hoping Weatherization services are residing within the household mobile homes. Cost-effective of breast cancer among minority wanted to give up. She worried to prevent while also offering designed to reduce total residen- and is based on family income. weatherization measures and groups, especially African- her tears might disrupt the support to the survivors. tial energy expenditures and According to Mr. Johnson the those that are essential for health American women. meeting. Gooden pointed out Sistahs Surviving help raise improve health and safety condi- Urban League will weatherize and safety are then performed, According to the U.S. that is what Sistahs Surviving is awareness of breast cancer for tions; especially for low-income 360 homes over a period of two including, but not limited to, Department of Health and all about—accepting the fact minorities by participating in persons who are particularly years. Mr. Johnson said “Staff installation of insulation, Human Services, African- that they have cancer but not several American Cancer vulnerable such as the elderly, from the League is working dili- furnace and boiler retrofits, and American women have the allowing it to ‘interrupt’ their Society events such as the handicapped, and children. gently to identify homes to cooling measures for warm highest mortality rate with lives. Making Strides for Breast The term Weatherization weatherize throughout Pinellas climates. This program ensures breast cancer. While race does “We have to take charge and Cancer, an annual 5K noncom- first appeared during the energy County. These energy related that all residents, especially not increase an individual’s that is why we help host petitive walking event, held at crisis of the 1970’s and was used home improvement services are those living at or below poverty chance of developing breast seminars and health fairs and Straub Park in downtown St. to describe the process of truly needed as families experi- level, have the opportunity to cancer, the mortality rate attend the various fundraising Petersburg. making the outer shell of a ence extremely high energy bills live in energy efficient, healthy, remains the highest because of events,” Clinton said. Clinton explained that building more adept to confront due to defective doors and safe, and comfortable homes. the lack of early detection Shirley Terrell, co-leader donations received by Sistahs go and withstand the harsh windows in addition to an To learn about this program and among African-American and supporter for four years, back into the community to extremes of weather conditions. impending rate increase by other exciting programs offered women. explained that before Jackie support informational seminars The Weatherization Assistance Progress Energy looming.” by the Urban League, please call “A lot of women know Brown’s death, Brown wanted and health fairs. Program, a Federal initiative After weatherization services (727) 321-2081, ext: 126 or visit something is wrong but don’t to start a similar breast cancer “As far as donations go, we created in 1976, provides States are preformed, families experi- the website at www.pcul.org. seek help because they don’t support group at Mount Zion definitely need more,” Terrell funding to sub-grantees to ence an average energy use have insurance, they aren’t Progressive’s sister church, said.

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Welcome Joyful Season BY: EVAN BRENNER focuses on instructional NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS methods on the potter’s wheel. LARGO - Sparkling goodwill BUREAU The higher level classes are and cheer will spread across more engaging, teaching the Florida Botanical Gardens this ST. PETERSBURG - Asian method of Sumi-e and year during the Holiday Lights in Charlie Parker would like to the use of genuine bamboo and the Gardens display to begin meet “the maker” – of his red fox fur brushes. Saturday, Nov. 28. This premier favorite coffee mug, that is. “A beginner could essen- experience, and some have a Pinellas County celebration is a Parker, co-founder of the tially go from weekend class Master of Arts,” Bravo said. community tradition that visitors St. Petersburg Clay Company work to having their own Bravo will show her artwork in and residents can enjoy every (SPCC), gets to meet “the studio space in a short period November at an on-premise evening through Sunday, Jan. 3, 6 maker” every week as he of time,” Quinn said. show called “God the Potter.” to 10 p.m. A stroll through the teaches students who make his The classes are wildly Between the hands-on shining Gardens adds a touch of most cherished pieces. popular with the community. sessions and the residents, festivity to everyone’s holidays. “When I drink out of a “Some of the sessions are Parker hopes that people will The Gardens transform into a glass, I always wonder whose so packed we have to turn get back in touch with the holiday wonderland with more The annual celebration is plants, roses, fruits, herbs, hands made it. I don’t just people away,” Quinn said. pieces from which they eat or than 425,000 twinkling lights, sponsored by the Florida Botanical hibiscus, bromeliads, and more. assume that it’s a vessel to pour In addition to the craft drink. which are environmentally- Gardens Foundation. To learn A Botanical Bounty Store my drink in,” Parker said. series, the clay institution has “Clay is everywhere,” friendly LED lights. Free family- more about the celebration or to located in the Welcome Center The SPCC offers classes to an artist-in-residence program Parker said. “It would be nice friendly entertainment and music volunteer to support the holiday sells souvenirs and gifts with a the public that range from $15 that rewards exceptional if everyone could talk to the are planned. Food and beverages event, call (727) 582-2247. horticultural flair. The store is to $30. The fee includes the potters with a place to create person who made their vessel.” will be sold. This celebration is The Florida Botanical open Tuesday through Friday facility, materials and their art and sell it in the on- The St. Pete Clay free to children under 12, and a Gardens displays formal gardens, starting at 10 a.m. The Gardens guidance. A different member premise retail section of Company is open to all ages donation of $2 per adult is scenic landscapes and natural are open every day from 7 a.m. of the staff, depending on their SPCC. Bonnie Duncan Bravo, and offers classes Tuesday suggested. Just follow the bright habitats that unfold across 150 until 7 p.m., and admission is free specialty, teaches each class. an artist, employee, and former through Saturday. Visit glow to free parking available in acres in the heart of Pinellas during regular hours. “We created these resident at SPCC, said the www.stpeteclaycompany.com the lot next to the Gardens, County. More than 25 gardens To learn more about the workshops to be very reason- experience and knowledge of or call 727-896-2529 to Heritage Village and Pinellas and display areas showcase flora, Florida Botanical Gardens, visit able in price,” said co-coordi- the residents’ range from reserve a spot. County Extension. The Gardens fauna, and natural resources to www.flbg.org or call (727) 582- nator Jess Quinn. novice to expert. are located at 12520 Ulmerton delight nature enthusiasts. Some 2100. The class for beginners “Some have a little pottery Road in Largo. of the gardens offer tropical Janet R. Clark Elected Food Donations Mean Free School Board Chairperson Tickets To Ringling Bros. And CLEARWATER - Janet R. served as a teacher for exception- Department of Education. Clark was elected chairperson of al students. In other board action, Mary Barnum & Bailey® Circus the Pinellas County School Cook was elected to the L. Tyus Brown was named as Board organizational meeting. school board in 2000 and re- Florida School Board Association Board members elected Carol J. elected in 2004-2008. Cook legislative liaison and Peggy O’ TAMPA BAY - This collected in front of the artists perform 40 feet in the Cook vice chairperson. served on the Florida School Shea will serve as alternate. Friday, Ringling Bros. and McDonald’s® Box Office at air, all while at a 45 degree Clark was elected to the Board’s Association Board of Other board members are Barnum & Bailey® will be the St. Pete Times Forum. angle. Masters of Musculature school board in 2004, 2006, and Directors and has served on Nina Hayden, Linda S. Lerner giving away tickets to see the Metropolitan Ministries is use their bodies in the ultimate 2008. Prior to her election, Clark several task forces for the Florida and Robin L. Wikle. 140th Edition of The Greatest a non-profit, nondenomina- test to see how far the human Show On Earth®; Barnum’s tional organization in Tampa body can be pushed in a mind- FUNundrumSM, a celebration that provides food and blowing world of distortion of P. T. Barnum, is so big that services for poor and and contortion. Just as the it is an event 200 years in the homeless families. They Ringling Bros. train keeps making. In exchange, they're accept nonperishable food traveling from city to city, asking Bay area residents to donations including boxed Barnum’s FUNundrum keeps donate food to help stock the cereal, stuffing, canned meat, the energy going as each shelves at Metropolitan fruit, cranberry sauce, gravy extraordinary act blends thrills Ministries, to feed the needy and vegetables. and contemporary spectacle to in our community this holiday Ringling Bros. and over deliver a heart-racing season. 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As the Psalms of David, Lakeland, Mentors for at Ray Williams Funeral Home, serves as pastor. upcoming Thanksgiving holidays approach, Ministry, Tampa, Reach The Unreached 301 N. Howard Avenue, in Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She She leaves to cherish her many in the bay area are preparing for a family Ensemble, St. Petersburg, Pastor Deondrick Tampa. Funeral services will be was the epitome of Delta--a memories her loving husband, feast with lots of fun and laughter. Douglas and The Empowerment Christian held at noon Monday, Nov. 23, skilled, charming, humble Bishop Nathan J. Taylor, One pastor and church recognizes that Center, and many other choirs, groups, and at Springhill Missionary Baptist community servant. Taylor's mother: Lillie Mae Wintons; everyone will not be engulfed with plenty of food soloist from around the state. Church, 8119 E. Martin Luther kind, intelligent, soft-spoken brothers: Wilbur, Samuel and overwhelming joy. To uplift those who may The program will be held Sunday, Nov. 22, at King Jr. Blvd. manner, cheerful personality, (Velma), Tyrone, Pastor Melvin be downtrodden during the holidays, Pastor Ken 5:00 p.m. at the House of God Church located at Taylor was born on Jan. 29, and genuine interest in others, Jr. (Kathy), Marion (Donna), Ellis and the House of God Church will be 2310 Mango Ave., Sarasota. All are definitely 1959, in Lake City, Florida, to made her a good friend to many. and Milton; sisters: Drucilla, hosting a Thanksgiving Gospel Celebration. invited and encouraged to come be a part of this the late Melvin P. Wintons Sr., Taylor also was an organizer Marilyn (Deleon), Dr. Brenda Pastor Ellis came up with this idea to have a wonderful time of sharing, giving, and praise. and Lillie Mae Wintons. In Lake and founding board member of (Steve), and Dr. Donna (and food/can good drive and give away while show- Most stories of Thanksgiving history start City, she was a member of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Floyd); sisters-in-law: Mary, casing some of the bay areas finest gospel singers with the harvest celebration of the pilgrims and Olivet Baptist Church, under the Festival, and an esteemed Dorothy, Naomi and Esther. and groups. Pastor Ellis and the House of God the Indians that took place in the autumn of 1621. ministry of the Rev. Clarence C. alumna of the University of uncles: J.C., Willie, Tommie church will be collecting food and can goods to Although they did have a three-day feast in cele- Dunnell. She graduated from South Florida, who served as a Lee, Lewis (Andria), James assist any needy individuals or families in bration of a good harvest, and the local Indians Columbia High School, in 1977. former president of the Black (Carolyn), Fred Jr., and Freddie. Manatee and Sarasota counties. The church will did participate, this first Thankgiving was not a After graduation, Taylor Alumni Association. aunts: Annie Mae (Maurice) be donating a plethora of food and can goods, holiday. It was simply a gathering. attended the University of South For more than 15 years, Jacquelyn (Herman), Jeanie and they are asking all participants and attendees There is little evidence that this feast of Florida, where she earned a Taylor was a member of Sister’s Mae, Luverna, Juanita (Dexter) of the event to bring some type of non-perishable thanks led directly to our modern Thanksgiving bachelor of science degree, in Book Club. In addition, she also Henrietta, Carolyn, and Stella item or can good. The church will then disburse Day holiday. Thanksgiving can, however, be Business Administration and was a loyal advertiser in the (Chester). God son, William, these food items within the community. traced back to 1863 when President Lincoln Finance, in 1981. Black Pages for almost two dedicated care-givers that were Pastor Ellis said, “So many individuals and became the first president to proclaim For several years, Taylor decades. She advertised Books like sisters: Constance (Dave), families have been hit by the country’s economic Thanksgiving Day an official holiday. worked for Citicorp, Inc. then For Thought, in the Black Pages, Mandy and Ingrid, and a host of state and the church has to be more than just a The cornucopia, also called the horn of later, owned and operated her for 13 years, and for three years, loving nieces, nephews, great place where people come and just jump and plenty, is one of the staples associated with own business, Books For she advertised Prevailing Word nieces and nephews, cousins, shout and then go home to face real problems and Thanksgiving; it symbolizes abundance and Thought, on North 56th Street, Worship Center, and the Taylor classmates of 1977, Delta Sigma situations. We have to do something. People are overflowing. Pastor Ellis and The House of God in Temple Terrace. In 2001, the Peace Academy. Theta Sorors and sorrowing hurting and need some help so we are taking a Church will serve as a horn of plenty for food, popular bookstore was featured Taylor was a member of friends. stand!” singing, and praise this weekend. in Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine, Ebony Sisters of Christ, and Services are entrusted to While people will be coming to get their For more information, call 941-727-4710. and also in Essence Magazine, helped host the group’s "Glory Ray Williams Funeral Home. In praise on and be thankful for being alive, Pastor You don’t want to miss this wonderful service highlighting its outstanding Girls.’ memory of Felecia Wintons Ellis and his congregation will be providing food focusing on Thankgiving, thankfulness, and service to the community. The Recently, Taylor was Taylor, donations can be made to make some individuals and families addition- praise. bookstore remained open for featured on the Michael Baisden to: Lillie Mae Wintons, c/o 761 ally thankful for this holiday embracing thanks- Thank you for reading and I hope you have nearly 15 years. Show in a discussion of health Star Pointe Drive, Seffner, FL giving. Some of the featured groups on the enjoyed your time OUT&ABOUTW/Steve. For three decades, Taylor care. She was honored as one of 33584. was an active member of Delta the African Ambassador’s

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JAZZ The group closed out the 1st Casino house bands participated Archie Griffin set with “Blues in F” and “Take in jam sessions after their gigs. continued from front page the ‘A’Train”, both instrumental He followed up with announc- Archie Mason Griffin makes your big head so hard?” tunes that featured the entire ing that it was the way the show (born August 21, 1954) is a This was performed with the band. Tom Hamilton Trio was going to end. At that time, former American football participation of the entire band. opened the 2nd set with Sonny two guest musicians, master running back, and is college The audience went wild with Rollin’s “St. Thomas.” Leader trombonist Reggie Thompson, football's only two-time laughter and applause for this Hamilton on upright bass, Ken and Blended Winds member Heisman trophy winner. opening song. Afterwards, Loomer kept time on drums, Carlito Richardson, baritone sax Griffin won four Big Ten Manning was warmed up and and Tony Castellano tickled the player joined the band onstage. Conference titles with the Ohio more than ready for his next ivories of the keyboards. With Together the entire ensemble State Buckeyes and was the solo tune “Bye Bye Blackbird” its bouncy rhythm offbeat, this jammed on the tunes “When the first player ever to start in four which was backed up by some was a great tune to open-up the Saints Go Marching In” and Rose Bowls. nifty musical riffs, courtesy of set. Many in the audience were “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” Griffin played for the Ohio Davis on baritone, Williams familiar with bassist Hamilton Better tunes could not have State University Buckeyes on valve trombone, and and drummer Loomer. For some been picked to end the program. from 1972-75. Among Ohio Richardson on tenor. time now, these two talented At the end of the program, State University college The 1st set continued with musicians have made beautiful the audience not only gave a football fans, Griffin holds a Al Williams paying tribute to and soulful jazz music together. “Standing Ovation” for the status akin to a living folk hero. Duke Ellington by soloing on However, keyboardist Tony band’s performance, but Former Ohio State head coach two Ellington tunes, “Satin Castellano is relatively new to verbally indicated that in the Woody Hayes said of Griffin, Doll” and “Moon Indigo.” At 81 the Tampa Bay scene, but not-too-far-ahead future, they "He's a better young man than years young, Williams proved played his instrument with a “no wanted the band to return to the he is a football player, and he's that age is nothing but a number. holds barred” attitude. At times, Bayview Room for a second the best football player I've His performance demonstrated Castellano was reminiscent of performance. I’ll be there for ever seen." how to keep jazz ever-evolving Errol Garner on some tunes, and sure … how about YOU? In 1972 Griffin was a T- with one’s own style and then on others, he showed his Remember to “Keep Jazz formation halfback, and from approach to a tune. Young “soul” side ala Horace Silver. Alive” by “Supporting Live 1973 through 1975 he was the Richardson followed with an Castellano is another jazz Jazz!” team's I-formation tailback. He extended, mood-setting intro to musician to keep your eyes on. Jazz fans – do you have any led the Buckeyes in rushing as “Lonnie’s Lament”. After com- On Friday, it appeared that he feedback? I would like to hear a freshman with 867 yards, but pletely blowing the minds of the opened up his soul for the world from YOU! You may visit my his numbers exploded the audience with his first tune, he to hear and see who he really is website at www.rickgeesjazz- following year with the team's then showed his musical musically. I predict that with the jamm.com or email me at conversion to the I-formation. Griffin finished fifth in the Johnson, who was drafted by strength in the selection of his talent he demonstrated on JazzJamm@aolcom. You may He rushed for 1,428 yards in Heisman vote in his sophomore the Bengals in 1977. During his follow-up solo tune “A Night in Friday, he is definitely on his also mail your letters to Rick the regular season as a year and won the award as a 7 NFL seasons, he rushed for Tunisia.” Richardson’s playing way up, up, up! Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The sophomore, 1,620 as a junior, junior and senior. In addition to 2808 yards and 7 touchdowns, confirmed that he possesses Bassist Tom Hamilton, who Weekly Challenger, 2500 ML and 1,357 as a senior. Griffin is his two Heisman Trophies, and caught 192 passes for 1607 expressive control of his instru- put the evening’s program King St., S., St. Petersburg, FL the only back to lead the Big Griffin won many other yards and 6 touchdowns. ment, and emerges as a young together, spoke about how 33705. Ten Conference in rushing for College Awards. He is one of Griffin played in Super Bowl jazz musician to be watched. members of the Manhattan three straight years. Overall, two players to win The Big 10 XVI with the Bengals after the Griffin rushed for 5,589 yards Most Valuable Player Award 1981 season. on 924 carries in his four twice (1973-1974). United After his career with the seasons with the Buckeyes Press International named him Bengals ended, Griffin played (1972-1975), then an NCAA Player of the Year twice (1974- briefly with the Jacksonville record. He had 6,559 all- 1975), the Walter Camp Bulls of the United States We Welcome Your purpose yards and scored 26 Foundation named him top Football League. touchdowns. In their four player twice (1974-1975), he Griffin returned to Ohio seasons with Griffin as their won the Maxwell Award State University to receive a Letters To The Editor starting running back, the (1975), and Sporting News MBA. Griffin is currently the Buckeyes posted a record of named him Man of the Year President and CEO of Ohio 40-5-1. Griffin is one of only (1975). Griffin is also one of State University Alumni two players in collegiate two players in NCAA history to Association. He is also the football history to start four start in four Rose Bowl games current spokesman for the Rose Bowl games, the other in a single career. Wendy's High School Heisman being Brian Cushing. The College Football Hall award program. Formerly, he Griffin introduced himself of Fame enshrined Griffin in served as Assistant Athletic to Ohio State fans in his second 1986. Ohio State enshrined him Director for Ohio State game as a freshman by setting a in their own Varsity O Hall of University and still speaks to school single-game rushing Fame in 1981 and officially the football team before every record of 239 yards in the retired his number, #45, in game. Griffin is a favorite second game of the 1972 1999. He was inducted into the interviewee for broadcast- season, against North Carolina, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in ers during slow moments breaking a team record that had 1990. In 2007, he was ranked in football coverage due to his stood for 27 seasons. #21 on ESPN's Top 25 Players generosity with his time and his Coincidentally, his only carry In College Football History humble and friendly demeanor. in his first game had resulted in list. Griffin is one of two Ohio a fumble. He broke his own In the 1976 NFL Draft, he State Heisman winners to be on record as a sophomore with was the first-round draft choice a losing Super Bowl team. The 246 rushing yards in a game of the Cincinnati Bengals, second is Eddie George. against the Iowa Hawkeyes. selected as the 24th overall George and the Titans lost to the Over his four-year collegiate pick in the draft. He played 7 Rams in the 2000 Super Bowl. career, Griffin rushed for at seasons in the NFL, all with the Griffin also serves on the least 100 yards in 34 games, Bengals (1976-1982). He was Board of Directors for including an NCAA record 31 joined in the backfield with his Motorists Insurance which has consecutive games. college fullback teammate Pete offices in downtown Columbus.

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First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-8708 Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody”

Saint John Primitive Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 10th Street Church Of God Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 1210 Union Street South 207 - 10th Street North Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 823-2545 (727) 898-9407 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Email: [email protected] Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Scheduled Services: Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Church School...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Bible Study Wednesday ...... 7:00 PM Rev. Jerry B. Early Morning ...... 9:30 a.m. Adams, Jr., Alexander Jr. Senior Pastor Pastor Wed. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. Mission Statement The church where Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Reaching The Lost And Teaching The Saved Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Luke 14:23 and Psalm 119:33,34 Pastor is practiced!

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 5315 28th Avenue South MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Gulfport, Florida Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-744-3589 Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bible Study Location: 5004 Tangerine Ave. So., Gulfport Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 am (1st thru 4th Sundays) Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

New Covenant GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holiness Church 1045 16th Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 email: [email protected] 1625 6th Avenue South Website: www.greatermtzioname.org Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. St. Petersburg, FL Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 727-821-3561 Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. “A Willing Example” 1 Peter 5:1-4 Pastor Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Kenneth D. Pastor Sunday Services are at 4 pm Jackson Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry Wed. & Fri. Services are at 7 pm Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 "The church with a heart in the heart of the city" THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 9 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Schedule of Services Van service is available by calling: Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH McCabe United Methodist Church 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 2800 26th Avenue South Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ

Bethel Metropolitan Wednesday evening, at 7:00 p.m. We Growth. We celebrate in worship, we 90th Church Anniversary Baptist Church “God’s House in the also encourage the community to care for one another, we cultivate the City” under the leadership of our make use of our Prayer Line (727- fullest spiritual life possible both indi- Theme: “Remembering” soldier of the cross, and drum major 321-9645). vidually and corporately; and we for justice, Dr Rickey L. Houston, Bethel Metropolitan Missionary communicate God’s truth at every Elder Billy Williams will be our guest speaker Anniversary extend an invitation to the community Baptist Church is committed to a opportunity. Living out these priori- on Sunday, November 22, 2009 to join us as we communicate Gods’ Christ-centered, People-centered, ties results in a kaleidoscope of min- We would be elated to have you join us as we prepare ourselves to Word at 10:00 a.m. worship service Team-centered, and Bible-based istries at Bethel Metropolitan for all Sunday, Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. ministry; with priorities focused on ages and interests. worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness and receive what the and Bible Study and Teen Summit Love, Forgiveness, Unity, Peace, and Lord has to say to his people through the Man of God. Everyone is WELCOME! First Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church If you have any questions regarding this service, please feel free to email Darlina Herring at [email protected]. 1121 22nd Street South. St.Petersburg,Fl Please come and worship the Lord with us! Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. Paster Date of Event: November 22, 11:30 a.m. The helping hand ministry of First Mount Zion will be serving Thanksgiving dinners to anyone in need on Location: Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Tuesday November 24, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Address:1137 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 God Bless Helping Hand Ministry THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER Mt. Zion Progressive Phone: 727-321-0670 • Fax: 727-321-0670 Missionary Baptist Church St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

“Impact the World by Equipping combined service to be held on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at 1906 9th The St. Mark Missionary Baptist are due. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Believers to Reach the Lost with the Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6:00 p.m. Ave. S. The third Tuesday of each Church, under the leadership of its Nov. 23-24 - Congress No. 2 & 6 every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Gospel of Jesus Christ.” C.A.R.E., Choosing Addiction month is earmarked to assist young dynamic, spirited, man of God, the Joint Session St. Mark After School Tutoring COMMUNITY WIDE Recovery Efforts, is a faith based adults (16-25) on their personal road Reverend Brian K. Brown, its official Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Day Ministry: Open to all elementary THANKSGIVING SERVICE support group for substance abuse. It to recovery. FMI call Rev. Keith or staff of Deacons and Trustees, and the Nov. 27 - Church Office Closed school age children every Tuesday, We are inviting the entire merges practical wisdom, with Jewel Murphy 894-2595 entire congregation of St. Mark, Nov. 29 - Mission Emphasis Sunday Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to community to come together, in effective ways to master the tradition- Mt. Zion Progressive extends to the community at large, its during morning worship hour. 6:00 p.m. Homework help and reading prayer and praise, to share in this al 12-step program, which also Missionary Baptist Church is wishes that there would be an overflow- St. Mark Offers … tutors available. Will resume after the unique holiday experience, “Giving acknowledges the Lord Jesus Christ located at 955 20th St. S.; Phone: ing of God’s blessings upon their lives. Sunday School is held for both start of school. Thanks, Giving Praise, Giving Back”. as the first and foremost highest 727-894-4311. St. Mark is grounded in a Christ- children and adults of all ages. Sunday DESTINATION GRADUATION: Mt. Zion will host the “Sevenx7” power. Meetings are held every centered doctrine that has as its central School starts each Sunday morning at Wednesdays - 6-7:30 p.m. all Ages: theme, a belief that we are a haven of 9:30 a.m. All are invited to come out and Reading Specialist; Free hope, help, and healing for a world join us. computer class for children and youth. hungering for and thirsting after the Baptist Training Union is each In addition, there is tutorial assistance New Hope Missionary Baptist Church enlightened word of God. At St. Mark, Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the for Math (Algebra and Geometry) and we are Christians willing to work and general public are invited to come out Senior Focus for all High School partner in unity, praising God for His and study the Bible with us and learn Seniors (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assistance “ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, “The Incredible Family” Sunday, Nov. 22, “Family & awesome gift, His son Jesus Christ. “What Baptist Believe”. with college applications, essay and ONE HOPE” (For further information, call 727- Friends Day” 10:30 a.m. worship Coming in November… Children and Youth Ministry financial aid/scholarships. Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend 896-5228) Fall Faith Institute, Nov. service. Nov. 20 - Young Adult Fellowship Meetings are held every Monday at 6:00 St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope 18 – 20, Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 12, Staff at the Astro Skate Center from 8-10:30 p.m. Children in the community are Mark Computer Lab will be open and Church family invite you to study and Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. Guest Development Day, 9:00 a.m. to noon. p.m. Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm welcomed to join us. available for classes for elementary worship with us whenever our doors Speaker Dr. Larry G. Mills, Mt. Sinai Thought for the Week: to travel together. Sunday School Teachers’Meeting is students Monday (6-8 p.m.), Tuesday are open. See the ad for times of Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando, “Confession opens the door to Nov. 21 - Media Ministry Meeting held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday (5-6 p.m.) and Wednesday worship. FL. Friday, Nov. 20 - “Family Fun Thanksgiving.” at 10:00 a.m. Senior Hour of Power Bible Study (5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.) UPCOMING EVENTS Night” Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Food Bags is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week.

10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 CHURCH NEWS McCabe United Methodist Church … 104 Years Still Standing Strong

ST. PETERSBURG - was established in 1969 and, Waters, Bishop H. Hasbrouck McCabe United Methodist while the Reverend C. Don Hughes, retiring District Church celebrated its 104th Steger was pastor, construction Superintendent Dr. Zimmerman, Church Anniversary on was completed and a dedication and the McCabe congregation Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10:00 a.m. took place in 1972. consecrated its rebuilt building. The Theme: New Strides In This new location enabled In 1993, the church constructed Faith … Trusting In God's McCabe to expand its ministry two Memorial Walls as a tribute Divine Providence," speaks offerings to a growing and to both lay and clergy who volumes of the FAITH that has changing community. They began this labor of love. guided McCabe through hurri- were one of the first predomi- The church was blessed canes, fires, torrential rains … nantly African-American with a Head Start Program in AND 104 years later, STILL churches to develop and host a 1994. A computer lab was con- STANDING STRONG. community development structed under the direction of Under the current leader- program, which led to the start the United Methodist Men and ship of Rev. I James Mitchell, of a community choir, after- in recent years have given rise McCabe is once again on the school tutorial, scouting, to a musical tradition with such move ministering to its con- summer recreation, and 4-H performances as the Bold City gregation and the community. Club programs. Mass Choir, Florida A&M The dynamic anniversary Under the leadership of University Gospel Choir, and message was given by the Rev. Reverend Robinsky Reed, Bethune-Cookman College James Feazell Jr., Assistant District Superintendent Dr. Concert Chorale. Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Eugene Zimmerman and the Reverend Dwayne J. Craig Baptist Church in Largo. His congregation, another became the 28th pastor in June message kept the congregation milestone was the Mortgage 2002. Under his leadership, a engaged and uplifted. Burning on July 24, 1988. new Marquee was dedicated in Music provided by the The early morning hours of the fall of 2002 and he was McCabe Praise Team, April 20, 1991, brought instrumental in starting an McCabe Choir and the guest disbelief and sorrow to the after-school tutorial program, soloist, Bishop Zema J. McCabe church family. A the ARK, which now partners Florence of Holy Temple organize a black congregation was organized. C. McCabe. The rapid growth raging fire, ignited by an with the Pinellas County Cathedral Pentecostal Church of the Methodist Episcopal McCabe’s first worship of population in St. Petersburg overnight burglar, destroyed the School System, under the “No had the congregation on their Church was guided by the late service was held at Mt. Olive forced another change of building in its entirety. The Child Left Behind” mandate, to feet. Reverend Peter Swearenger and Primitive Baptist Church, location to Fourth Avenue and pastor, Reverend Floyd L. provide tutoring for struggling The invited participants, Albert Emanuel. In 1905, located on 10th Street North in Ninth Street South in 1919. In Waters, congregation, and students. In July of 2008, guests, friends, and family were encouraged by the limited St. Petersburg. Later the con- 1968 the Methodist Church and members of the community Reverend I. James Mitchell treated to a delicious “sit- success of those two, the gregation moved to a small the Evangelical United boarded up the three standing became the 29th pastor to serve down” dinner with all the Reverend Pearl A. Daniels frame building which was the Brethren Church merged to walls and determined that the McCabe United Methodist trimmings after the morning along with Gabe McDaniels, defunct Webb’s City Shoe form the United Methodist building and not the church had Church, located at 2800 26th program. Charles McDaniels, Mrs. Store. Their new building was Church. At that time, McCabe been destroyed. Prayerfully Ave. S. in St. Petersburg. They A bit of history about Lavonia Murphy, and Mrs. completed with contributions United Methodist Church they prepared to continue its may be reached at 727-867- McCabe United Methodist Annie Saunders, the McCabe from the congregation and became the official name. The ministries. 5287. “A Discipleship Making Church. The first attempt to Memorial Methodist Church named for the Late Bishop C. present location for the church In May 1992, Pastor Community.” Photographs courtesy of Kelley Collier THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 11 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS FAMU Launches Record Number Of The HBCU Graduate Research African- Americans Go Hungry And Education Program WASHINGTON, DC - More ties for reauthorization of child Beckmann said. Even before the than one in four, or nearly 26 nutrition programs. President recession, researchers estimated percent of African American Barack Obama set the ambitious that 90 percent of African To Increase The Number households, suffered from food but achievable goal of ending American children and nearly insecurity in 2008, compared to child hunger by 2015, and Vilsack half of all children, will receive Of Minorities With 14.6 percent of whites. This is is charged with making it a SNAP benefits by the age of 20, according to the most recent data reality. according to a study recently on hunger released by the U.S. Beckmann pointed to sky- published in an American Advanced Degrees Department of Agriculture today. rocketing unemployment and Medical Association journal. The overall increase from 2007 is Supplemental Nutrition The job-creating potential of TALLAHASSEE – The the largest one-year increase since Assistance Program (SNAP) par- "greening" the U.S. economy is Florida A&M University the USDA first began publishing ticipation as a barometer of food the subject of Bread for the World (FAMU) School of Graduate the data. security. "With millions of Institute's 2010 Hunger Report: A Studies and Research launched "Sadly, the data released Americans losing their jobs, par- Just and Sustainable Recovery, the HBCU Graduate Research today is not surprising," said ticipation in SNAP has reached which will be released on and Education Program Bread for the World President record levels as more families are November 23. The report (HGREP) this fall semester to David Beckmann. "What should in need of food assistance," he explores how the worst recession increase the number of under- shock us is that an astounding said. More than 36 million in 75 years can be the catalyst for represented minorities with number of children in our country people, half of them children, a historic shift in the economy advanced degrees. FAMU will live on the brink of hunger. We received SNAP benefits in that creates sustainable opportu- partner with Presidents at must make serious progress August 2009 - a 24 percent nities for low-income Americans HBCU’s, who will channel against child hunger when increase since the same time last to work their way out of poverty high achieving students into Congress renews child nutrition year. and provide for their families. graduate programs at FAMU. programs next year," Beckmann "Child hunger is not just a For state facts on child According to Chanta continued. casualty of the recession. It was a nutrition programs and a state-by- Haywood, dean of FAMU’s The most recent data was problem before the recession, and state data on food security, unem- School of Graduate Studies released as Agriculture Secretary unless we take the necessary ployment, and SNAP participa- and Research, it is common for Vilsack testified before the Senate steps, kids will continue to suffer tion, visit www.bread.org/foodse- HBCU’s to partner with other about the administration's priori- after the economy recovers," curity. institutions for the purposes of From left to right: Florida A&M University President James H. helping minority students Ammons, Joane Theodule and Chanta Haywood, dean of attain advanced degrees. FAMU’s School of Graduate Studies and Research However, she stated that what Racial Disparities In Diabetes distinguishes this program students James H. Ammons as a F.A.C.E.S. Students from other partnerships is the Fellows, because they embody (FAMU Ambassadors for (NNPA) - The higher diabetes prevalence, with African- under comparable conditions. unique constitution of the con- this vision.” Continuing Educational incidence of diabetes among Americans having a considerably “I don’t mean to suggest that sortium, which consists of The first recipient of the Success) to recruit other African-Americans when higher occurrence of type 2 genetics play no role in race dif- HBCUs. FAMU will serve as James H. Ammons Graduate dynamic scholars. compared to whites may have diabetes and other related compli- ferences in health, but before we the lead institution and “hub” Fellows is Joane Theodule, a When asked what was her more to do with living conditions cations compared to whites. can conclude that health dispari- for delivering graduate 22 year-old from Pine Hills, initial reaction to learning she than genetics, according to a study “While we often hear media ties are mainly a matter of education to students from Fla., who received her was a recipient of the fellow- led by researchers at the Johns reports of genes that account for genetics we need to first identify a these HBCUs. bachelor’s degree in political ship, Theodule stated she was Hopkins Bloomberg School of race differences in health gene, polymorphism or gene Haywood also added that science with a minor in public in awe. Public Health. outcomes, genes are but one of mutation that exists in one race “research shows that minorities administration from Bethune- “I was totally shocked, The study found that when many factors that lead to the group and not others. And when who receive their undergradu- Cookman University. amazed, overwhelmed and full African-Americans and whites major health conditions that that gene is found we need to then ate degrees from an HBCU are Theodule, a native of Haiti and of joy,” said Theodule. “I am live in similar environments and account for most deaths in the demonstrate that that gene is also more likely to pursue their future Fellows, will receive an truly blessed.” have similar incomes, their United States,” said Thomas associated with diabetes,” LaVeist graduate degrees at an HBCU impressive scholarship offer, Theodule is pursuing her diabetes rates are similar, which LaVeist, PhD, director of the said. “On the other hand, there is as well.” That is precisely why which includes the following: master’s degree in applied contrasts with the fact that nation- Hopkins Center for Health overwhelming evidence that Dean Haywood chose to target - The full cost of tuition social sciences with a concen- ally diabetes is more prevalent Disparities Solutions and lead behavior, medical care, and the the more than 350,000 students and fees for two years; tration in public administra- among African-Americans than author of the study. environment are huge drivers of at historically black colleges - A working graduate tion. Her future aspirations are whites. Some researchers have spec- race differences in health. It seems and universities. research assistantship for up to to finish graduate school and Researchers from the Hopkins ulated that disparities in diabetes more likely that the answer to “Our best and brightest $9,000 per year for two years; start law school in August 2010 Center for Health Disparities prevalence are the result of health disparities will be found need not go to majority schools - The full cost of health at FAMU’s College of Law. Solutions and Case Western genetic differences between race among these factors.” when we have outstanding insurance while they are a Her goals are to be an Reserve University School of groups. However, LaVeist noted Researchers in this study graduate education right here,” research assistant; immigrant attorney and a moti- Medicine compared data from the that those previous studies were found that within their sample of Dean Haywood said. “Dr. - A stipend (where vational speaker. 2003 National Health Interview based on national data where racially integrated communities, Ammons has stated that we available) to assist with travel “I truly want to inspire and Survey (NHIS) with the Exploring African-Americans and whites without race differences in (HBCUs) must take the lead to present a paper at a profes- help others,” said Theodule. Health Disparities in Integrated tend to live in separate communi- socioeconomic and environmen- now to train the students who sional conference; To learn more about the Communities Southwest ties with different levels of tal factors, prevalence estimates will not only populate our own - A stipend (where James H. Ammons Fellowship Baltimore (EHDIC-SWB) Study. exposure to health risks. The of diabetes are similar between graduate programs as students, available) to assist with the or the FAMU School of The Baltimore study was EHDIC-SWB study accounts for African-Americans and Whites. but who will also remain at our cost of research material to Graduate Studies and conducted in a racially integrated racial differences in socioeco- According to the study, previous institutions and serve as pro- carry out your studies; and Research, contact Dean Chanta urban community without race nomic and environmental risk research has demonstrated that fessors and administrators. - Funds to travel back to Haywood at (850) 599-3505. differences in socioeconomic exposures to determine if the when African-Americans and This is why we are calling the their undergraduate institutions status. diabetes race disparity reported in whites access similar health care In recent decades, the United national data is similar when facilities, their health care States has seen a sharp increase in black and white Americans live outcomes are more similar. Fifth Third Bank To Host FAMU RANGEL state, and national politics. Commerce; Howard Rubenstein, School Of Business And Something that Steve Spinola, of Rubenstein Associates; and continued from front page president of the Real Estate Board Deborah Wright, of Carver Industry Student Reception city’s underprivileged, Rangel has of New York can personally attest. Bankcorp Inc. They, along with managed to toe all lines effective- “Charlie Rangel, thanks to his Kyle Bragg, vice president and TAMPA - The Florida floor), 4427 W. Kennedy alumni network at SBI. Parents ly and gracefully—something that years of leadership, is in a very director of the residential division A&M University School of Boulevard, Tampa. are also invited. Interested Brooklyn Councilwoman Letitia important position in New York for SEIU-32BJ, are mortified at Business and Industry and This is a great opportunity seniors or juniors should have a James feels make Rangel one of State and New York City,” the thought of the nation’s capital Fifth Third Bank, Tampa Bay to learn about many degree minimum GPA of 3.0. Space is the most significant and influen- Spinola said. “His voice is critical. doing business without Rangel. Affiliate will be hosting a offerings, lucrative domestic limited for this reception, tial politicians in recent memory. We need to make sure he gets a “To watch all of these articles Student Reception on Monday, and international internships, please RSVP at (850) 561- “He’s a historical icon and I, fair shake and a fair deal, and we come out and demonize him, we Nov. 23, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. scholarships, relationship 2361 or via e-mail at among many others, stand on his need to keep him working for the needed to step up and talk about at the Fifth Third Bank building through networking [email protected]. shoulders,” said James. “There vision he has for the country.” the Charlie Rangel that we Corporate Training Center (3rd with key executives, and strong seems to be this right-wing Spinola cited Rangel’s assis- know—the Rangel we know that attempt to go after senior leaders, tance in fighting the loss of state has been fighting for decades,” and Charlie Rangel commands so and city local deductibility as one said Bragg. “He has been a much respect not only in New of Rangel’s top achievements. champion. It’s because of people York, but across the nation.” Spinola said it would be “a like Rangel that you and I are here Some folks, not on record problem for our state” if Rangel today and are able to prosper in though, alluded to Rangel- were to lose his position in this nation.” directed attacks as a result of Congress. “It is a mandate to be here,” We Welcome Your jealously and prejudice towards Literature handed out to the concluded Bragg. “We will go New York City, a Black congress- media included a long list of with whatever the Ethics man in a position of power, and people standing by Rangel in his Committee comes up with,” said his diverse group of acquaintanc- time of need. It included the likes Rev. Butts. “We believe he’s a Letters To The Editor es. of Roger Toussaint, of TWU strong representative for our There’s no doubt that Rangel Local 100; Lloyd Williams, of the nation, our city and our has made a sizable impact on city, Greater Harlem Chamber of community.” 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 13 14 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 CHALLENGER SPORTS BUCS LT's Still Climbing The Charts CORNER “Like I said to our team after the game, every time he hits one of those milestones I'm going to make a big deal of it Bucs' Winslow Striving To Be The Best because I've been fortunate to be around certain guys who've Winslow was devastated. He are, but there's just a lot of pick in this year's draft and a had those type of accomplish- credits his wife, Janelle, and his positive energy around here.” fifth-rounder in 2010. His next ments and I understand family with helping him through Despite Tampa Bay's slow contract includes $20.1 million probably better than most how the difficult time, during which start under first-year coach guaranteed, a record for a tight hard it is,” Turner said. he says he briefly contemplated Raheem Morris, Winslow is end, and could be worth up to As offensive coordinator of suicide. convinced the Bucs are headed $42.1 million with incentives. the Dallas Cowboys from “I come into the league, all in the right direction and he feels Winslow has maintained a 1991-93, Turner coached this potential, all the accolades. I fortunate to be part of what low profile off the field. He's LaDainian Tomlinson Tomlinson's boyhood idol, get hurt the second game of the Morris is trying to build. rarely granted interviews since Emmitt Smith. Smith is the year against Dallas. Never been The 26-year-old son of Hall arriving in Tampa Bay, in part BY BERNIE WILSON first all-time rushing with injured before. Come back. Get of Famer, Kellen Winslow, because of negative perceptions 18,355 yards and second on the a motorcycle, I think of Jason signed a $36.1 million of him lingering from a SAN DIEGO (AP) - all-time TD list with 175, Williams the moment I buy it,” contract extension in April, comment he made in college at LaDainian Tomlinson sliced 20 behind Jerry Rice with 208. Kellen Winslow Jr. Winslow said, referring to the making him the highest-paid Miami, where he once likened yards through Philadelphia's “There's guys that have a former NBA player whose tight end in the NFL. himself to a “soldier.” defense and into the end zone, great game, there's guys that BY FRED GOODALL career was cut short by a motor- Although he's worked with “To make a long story short, flipped aside the ball and raised have a great season, there's cycle accident. three different starting quarter- the whole solider thing I learned both arms in triumph. some guys that can put a couple TAMPA (AP) - A bright spot “I said, ‘Man, that's not backs this season, he's excited a whole lot from. I was 19 years It was as close to vintage as of seasons together, but to go in an otherwise dismal season going to happen to me.’A month about the prospect of rookie, old, and Kellen Winslow's son it's gotten this year for L.T., and do it at the level he's done it, for for the struggling Tampa Bay and a half later, I make one Josh Freeman, developing into says something and it gets the milestones keep coming as long as he's done it is Buccaneers, one-time Pro Bowl mistake on the bike and my the type of player who can help magnified,” he said. “It seems for a 30-year-old whose remarkable,” Turner said of tight end Kellen Winslow is whole life changes. I really him realize his potential. like everything I say, good or time with the San Diego Tomlinson. “And it tells you, making the most of a fresh start thought of suicide, to be honest. Winslow, whose stay in bad, gets magnified. I learned to Chargers almost ended in the because when you look at the with his new team. But my wife was right there by Cleveland was marked by plenty just stay quiet and just play offseason. names of the guys he's passing The sixth-year pro has been my side. My family was right of highs, lows, and controversy, ball.” The Chargers finally got and the guys he's chasing, I the club's most consistent player there by my side. ... I didn't let it is on pace to finish with 75 In addition to being driven into a rhythm with their mean, they're an elite group of on offense, leading the Bucs (1- beat me.” catches for more than 800 yards by his father's accomplishments, running game in Sunday's 31- guys.” 8) in receptions, receiving yards Teammates and coaches and nine touchdowns. Winslow studies film of today's 23 win over the Philadelphia Tomlinson said he was and touchdowns, while also dis- rave about his work ethic and “I want to be the best, plain best tight ends, including Tony Eagles, with Tomlinson happy when he found out pelling the notion Tampa Bay passion for the game. And, and simple. That's why I play the Gonzalez, Jason Witten and gaining a season-high 96 yards about moving into third place took on a talented but trouble- Winslow has gone about his game. That's it,” said Winslow, Antonio Gates. He tries to draw and scoring twice. on the TD list. some player when they obtained business quietly and avoided who had the second 100-yard a little from each and tries to “It was good. It was real “It's kind of surreal,” he him from Cleveland in an generating the negative game of 2009, and sixth of his incorporate various things they good, and he's been close to said. “I grew up watching these offseason trade. headlines that haunted him in career, during Sunday's 25-23 do well into his game. that,” coach Norv Turner said guys and watching touchdown Winslow had a pair of 80- five seasons with the Browns. loss to the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed some success in Monday. after touchdown and it's mind- catch seasons with the Browns, “I got a fresh start here. I “I was born into this. I see Cleveland and is off to a There have been plenty of boggling to me that now. I find but received more attention for couldn't ask for anything better,” my dad, this god figure growing promising start in Tampa Bay, whispers this year that myself being third all-time the career-threatening motorcy- said Winslow, who leads the up and that's what I wanted to be but feels like he's barely Tomlinson has lost a step, or with just Emmitt and Jerry in cle accident that sidelined him in Bucs with 42 receptions for 454 like. Ever since I can remember, scratched the surface of his worse, that he's finished. front of me. It's a weird thing, 2005 and squabbling with the yards and five TDs one more ever since I was like four or five, potential. Turner, whose Chargers (6- but I'm humbled because of the front office last year. than Tampa Bay's wide receivers this is what I've wanted to do, “If I ended my career today, 3) jumped into a tie with history of the game and The accident came after he have as a group. and I'm doing it. ... I'm going to I've done nothing. I've done slumping Denver atop the AFC watching these guys for so missed most of his rookie season “Our record is what it is, but take the most advantage of it that what a lot of other tight ends West, isn't buying any of it. long.” in 2004 with a leg injury, and I'm truly happy. You look around I can.” have done,” Winslow said. “It doesn't matter what I Tomlinson was fired up doctors told him he would never and guys are really having fun The Bucs acquired Winslow “That's no disrespect to them. say, what people say,” Turner because he found out before the play again. around here. ... We are what we in exchange for a second-round But I have higher goals.” said. “He breaks off the run in game that he's going to be a the red zone, whatever it was, father. 25-yard run, 20-yard run, he “She left me a gift in my looked explosive. He hit a locker. It said, ‘Open immedi- crease, he was patient. He did ately.’ I thought it was a UP NEXT FOR THE BUCS: the things he does. necklace. It was a pregnancy The Bucs (1-8) will host the New Orleans Saints (9-0) Sunday Nov. 22nd at 1:00 p.m. “You know, he did have the test,” Tomlinson said after the ankle injury early. He missed game. two games. I think he's getting The child will be the into a good rhythm and we're couple's first. LaTorsha Payton Pleased With Saints' Survival Skills getting into a better rhythm Tomlinson suffered a miscar- blocking for him,” the coach riage in 2005. Stinchcomb said. “It's not easy our mistakes is encouraging.” Rams' end zone. said. “I was aware,” Turner said. to win in this league.” Only two of the Saints' nine “There's a big reason why “I think I'm still effective “L.T. was emotional, I think, New Orleans needed to victories have come by fewer we're 9-0 and it starts with Drew and I think that's all that when he found out. I went over break up a pass in the end zone than double digits, the other Brees,'' Payton said. ``He's his counts,” Tomlinson, the 2006 maybe 15-20 minutes later and as time expired to survive their being a 35-27 win over Atlanta own worst critic. If you asked NFL MVP, said after the game. told him I knew about it and it closest game of the season, a 28- in which the Falcons kicked a who's hardest on Drew Brees, it “I still find a way to help this was going to be a special day. 23 triumph over a Rams team late field goal. would be Drew Brees. And yet, team win.” He's also still And I told him I had a couple of that has won only once all year. In many of their victories, he has made a ton of plays for climbing up various career suggestions for names if he Yet coach Sean Payton said the Saints outscored their us. The throw to Meachem was lists. needed and he said he didn't there were reasons to be proud opponents not only with prolific unbelievable.” Tomlinson had a season- need any.” of his team's performance, offense but also their big-play In the end, Brees was 18 of high 96 yards to move past Asked what those sugges- despite a couple of troubling defense, which has scored seven 26 for 223 yards and two touch- Thurman Thomas and Franco tions were, Turner said: “Not trends that have made New touchdowns this season on five downs against the Rams, but for Harris and into 12th place with mine.” Orleans look a little more vul- interception returns and two the interceptions a solid day for 12,145 yards. His two touch- The coach's full name is downs gave him 146, moving Norval Eugene Turner. Sean Payton nerable in recent weeks. fumble returns. an NFL quarterback. Kickoff Payton noted that three Recently, however, the returner Courtney Roby and him past Marcus Allen into “I'm still mad at my mom BY BRETT MARTEL defensive starters cornerback Saints' offense has been turning running back Reggie Bush also third. about that,” he said. Jabari Greer (groin), safety the ball over 13 times in their provided big plays to put New METAIRIE, La. (AP) - For Darren Sharper (left knee) and last four games. Orleans over the top. Bush had Saints offensive tackle Jon defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis Drew Brees was intercepted 83 yards and two touchdowns on NCAA Football Stinchcomb, it's all about per- (right knee) missed the game twice by the Rams, once on a only six carries, including a 55- spective. entirely and a fourth was lost tipped pass. Brees has turned the yard run. Roby's 97-yard kickoff Since he was drafted by when cornerback Tracy injured ball over 10 times in the last four return marked the Saints first TD BCS Standings New Orleans in 2003, he's been his left knee. games on seven interceptions on a kickoff since 2004. part of only two winning teams. “I was proud we responded and three fumbles. On the injury front, a couple The second of those is this year's with both corners being out for a Payton said he is always of defensive starters could return 1 Florida ...... 10-0 14 Penn State...... 9-2 edition, which reached the good portion of that game. concerned about turnovers, but on Sunday when the Saints 2 Alabama ...... 10-0 15 Virginia Tech...... 7-3 franchise's first-ever 9-0 record Obviously our defensive tackle, has confidence that Brees travel to Tampa Bay to play 3 Texas ...... 10-0 16 Wisconsin...... 8-2 at St. Louis on Sunday despite Darren Sharper, our safety we overall remains unshaken. another one-win team. Greer 4 TCU...... 10-0 17 Stanford...... 7-3 one of its least impressive per- overcame some things against a Additionally, some of his said he was optimistic he could 5 Cincinnati...... 10-0 18 USC...... 7-3 formances all season. team that was coming off a bye turnovers have more to do with return. Sharper already has 6 Boise State...... 10-0 19 Oregon State...... 7-3 “I enjoy being able to talk and a win,” Payton said. “We the receivers not catching balls practiced since hurting his knee 7 Georgia Tech ....10-1 20 Miami (FL)...... 7-3 about how we're winning, can play better football, yet I or linemen not blocking well but decided to rest in St. Louis. 8 LSU ...... 8-2 21 Utah...... 8-2 because I've been around the think the team we played is enough. He also pointed out that Ellis has missed three games and 9 Pittsburgh ...... 9-1 22 Brigham Young ..8-2 Saints long enough to appreciate getting better. ... To get that win Brees is still making clutch Payton said recently that he 10 Ohio State...... 9-2 23 Clemson ...... 7-3 the line of questioning being that on the road against a team that throws, such as his 27-yard should return soon, though he 11 Oregon...... 8-2 24 Houston ...... 8-2 we're not winning by the huge was coming off a week rest, and touchdown pass to Robert did not specify whether he'd be 12 Oklahoma State..8-2 25 California ...... 7-3 margins that we could be,” to get that win despite some of Meachem in the back of the back this week. 13 Iowa...... 9-2