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OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS Jesse L. Jackson on Goodbye, Ron And Mario! 2 2010 Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarships Awarded 3 Rick Gee asks “You Want to Play?” 7 Freeman plays great in win over Panthers 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 43 NUMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Don’t Believe The Hype! Community Continues To Acknowledge The Weekly Challenger's Forty-Three Years BY JEANIE BLUE On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the SPECIAL TO THE Affordable Care Act into law, which kicked off a massive CHALLENGER campaign of misinformation by enemies of the President. ST. PETERSBURG - BY GYPSY GALLARDO for us to understand). “Congratulations and keep up SPECIAL TO THE NEW CONSUMER the good work” is what many CHALLENGER PROTECTIONS people in the community wish Prohibiting Denying for The Weekly Challenger's ST. PETERSBURG - Coverage of Children. The 43rd anniversary. Following are Don’t believe the negative new law includes new rules to some of the comments that a hype about health care reform! prevent insurance companies diverse sampling of the Al Squire Tara Teartt Melvin Hall While the new Affordable from denying coverage to community expressed about The Care Act is only the beginning children under 19 due to a pre- Weekly Challenger’s achieve- of comprehensive reform for existing condition. WHEN? ment: our nation, no one can legiti- Effective for health plan years Al Squire mately deny that it made major beginning on or after Sept 23, Squire's Barber Shop headway in repairing a very 2010 for new plans and Congratulations! I am very sick health care system. existing group plans. proud of them. I like the sports Several dozen reforms will Prohibiting Insurers from section and remember discussing roll out over the next four Rescinding Coverage. In the current events with the former years. Most changes take place past, insurance companies publisher, Cleveland Johnson. by 2014. Others have already could search for an error or We would be lost in the dark if begun, including important technical mistake on a we had no news coverage actions that take effect this customer’s application and use Eleanor Brooks Mohammad Ittayem Dora Williams provided by The Weekly Photographs courtesy of Jeanie Bllue September 23rd. Here’s a it to deny payment for services Challenger. Keep doing what snapshot of some of the when they got sick. The new you're doing. Prep school, where my 13-year or products they promote. Challenger is its strong involve- immediate changes that can law makes this illegal! After Tara Teartt daughter is a student. I also Melvin Hall ment in political issues in St. impact your pocketbook. media reports cited incidents A Cut Above Beauty Salon decide on what church I want to Connie's Bar-B-Que Petersburg. For example, no one For detailed easy-to-read of breast cancer patients It's a wonderful achievement visit when visiting other cities in I love the paper and feel that knew the candidate who recently info, go to www.healthcare.gov losing coverage, insurance for the black community. The the surrounding areas. I use the it has been a great paper from ran for State Rep. District 55 (it’s another plus for us companies agreed to end this Weekly Challenger keeps us church directory and make plans day one. The people look until we were able to read an consumers that our President practice immediately. WHEN? informed of what's going on. I to visit a church when I travel. I forward to reading it because it article they ran in The has made sure his communica- HEALTH CARE read it all the time. I especially would like to see a regular keeps us abreast of everything tions team makes things easy liked the article that ran about the column in the paper that features that's going on. My favorite CONGRATS continued on pg. 9 new headmaster at Academy area businesses and what services thing about The Weekly continued on pg. 6 Pinellas County Chapter Celebrates ‘Jack And Jill Day’ SUBMITTED BY Opinion ...... 2 JUNE PETERMAN SPECIAL TO THE Community News ...... 3-6 CHALLENGER

ST. PETERSBURG - The Black History...... 7 Pinellas County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America celebrated Jack and Jill Day at the Rock of Entertainment ...... 7 Jesus Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 12. Sports...... 8 The celebration is an annual national celebration of the black family and is recognized by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Pinellas County Chapter State News ...... 9 local chapters with family gath- celebrates at Rock of Jesus Missionary Baptist church erings within their communities. National News ...... 9 Some gatherings include in a church bombing while she celebration during the worship chapter president, Natalia Fort, picnics, church services or other attended Sunday School in service at the Rock of Jesus gave greetings and a gift to the family outings. Birmingham Alabama at 16th Missionary Baptist Church church from the chapter. The Church Directory....10, 11 The celebration is also a Street Baptist Church included a portion of the service families later enjoyed dinner as time to reflect on the tragic death September 15, 1963. The dedicated to children sharing the a group at a local restaurant. of Carole Robertson, a 14 year tragedy was a major turning history of the Jack and Jill Church News ...... 11 old member of Jack and Jill point in the Civil Rights organization and information Southeastern Region. Carole Struggle. about young Carole Robertson JACK AND JILL was one of the young girls killed This year’s Pinellas County with the congregation. The continued on pg. 4

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______JESSE L. instance, that the housing Malcolm X, but from the served as executive tering Latinos to vote. He to remember that we are JACKSON, foreclosure crisis hit marching feet of director of MALDEF knew that the combined more powerful when we City/State/Zip: ______SR. African-Americans thousands and thousands (Mexican American Legal black and brown popula- are in motion and public NNPA harder, because so much of determined African- Defense & Education tions in this country would policy comes from “street ______COLUMIST of African-Americans' American men, women, Fund), served as president soon come to dominate the heat.” savings were wrapped up and children. of LULAC (League of politics of urban areas, Second, Ron and Dr. Ron Walters was a in housing. He used his Ron played a major United Latin American many states and Mario would push us to Phone No: ______rare combination of gen- public scholarship to role in both of my Citizens), and earned the Congressional districts, vote in November. They tleness and conviction, make clear to our nation campaigns for president in label “Godfather of the and more and more, the would point out that we Email Address: ______humility and brilliance, the profound injustice that 1984 and 1988, with his Latino Movement.” Democratic Party. played offense in 2006 scholar and activist. We African-Americans are #1 understanding of African- Former Governor So if they were still and 2008, and made great, ______celebrated his life this in so many diseases, #1 in American demography, Jerry Brown appointed here, I'm pretty sure of two historic electoral gains at week, placing his name on dying early, #1 in infant his ability to analyze party Mario to run California's pieces of advice both Ron the ballot box. Now it's New Subscription ❏ (or) Renewal ❏ an African-American mortality, #1 in poverty, rules and political trends, Health & Welfare Walters and Mario Obledo time to play a little Date: ______freedom-fighting honor #1 in homelessness. his unique talent for Department, making would give us in these defense, to contain the roll of public intellectual Ron understood, as so making complicated Mario in many ways the challenging times. First, I backlash of those threat- Amount Paid: $______giants like Douglass, many pundits prefer to public issues easier to most powerful Latino in think they would tell us to ened by minority empow- Cash ❏ Check ❏ DuBois, and Robeson. ignore, that raising the grasp. Ron knew the the nation during the late march for “One Nation” erment, to prevent John Ron was always retirement age for Social passage of the Voting 1970s. Like Ron Walters, on October 2nd in Boehner and Mitch Comments: ______pushing for African- Security hits African- Rights Act gave our Mario Obledo's quiet Washington, D.C., to McConnell from misusing ______American liberation, and Americans harder, because people a ballot, rather than demeanor was often show the political system the energy of the Tea Party used his scholarship to our life expectancy is a bullet, as a path to mistaken as submissive- and the pundits that the to consolidate corporate ______point out the myriad of lower. Thus, a supposed political change. And he ness. Nothing could be Tea Party are not the only power under the GOP's ways that America's “reform” which on the knew that we are more farther from the truth. Americans who are banner. Make Checks Payable to: political structures remain surface seems fair to all, is powerful when we vote, Mario was a powerful and feeling left out, left But you can't play The Weekly Challenger Mail this form unfairly biased against the actually not fair to far too and more successful when principled advocate for behind, and left off the defense if you don't show poor, those who work many. we march. Ron was a Latino empowerment, yet public agenda. They up. So it's time to show up & payment to: The Weekly Challenger for a living, those whose Yet Ron was never giant, and we will miss understood that change would push us to build for on October 2nd, to march Office, 2500 M.L. King Jr. St. South, ancestors were slaves. His stricken with “the him. would come in coalition Election Day, with the for One Nation, to plan for St. Petersburg, FL 33705 books, articles, and paralysis of analysis,” the We will greatly miss with other disenfranchised message that the Rainbow get-out-the-vote, and to Email: [email protected] speeches educated us on disease that disables so our brother, Mario groups, first finding Coalition and the UAW show up on Election Day Phone: (727) 896-2922 political system inner many of our scholars. He Obledo, who served for common ground, and then (United Auto Workers) in November. It's time to Fax (727) 823-2568 workings, so that we could understood the power of years as the National working together to reach emphasized at our march march, to vote, and to *HOME DELIVERY IN SPECIFIED begin to understand how the civil rights movement Chair of the Rainbow higher ground. in Detroit two weeks ago; keep hope alive. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS ONLY to change it. came not only from the Coalition. Mario was a Mario also understood jobs, justice, and peace. Ron understood, for speeches of Dr. King and great freedom fighter, who the rising power of regis- They would encourage us

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 3 COMMUNITY NEWS State Law Determines 2010 Alpha Phi Alpha Order Of Candidates On Scholarships Awarded General Election Ballot In response to questions received the highest number of certified. from the media and public, votes for Governor in the last In the 2006 General Pinellas County Supervisor of election in which a Governor Election, the Republican Elections Deborah Clark was elected shall be placed first candidate for Governor received explains that state law deter- under the heading for each the most votes. Therefore, the mines the order in which candi- office on the general election ballot order for the 2010 dates will appear on the ballot, together with an appro- General Election will be as November 2 General Election priate abbreviation of party follows: Republican nominee; Eric Grant Jarred Houston Michael Jean-Felix ballot. name; the names of the candi- Democratic nominee; minor “Voters may be curious why dates of the party that received party candidates, in the order The Theta Eta Lambda Center and YMCA. He is He is attending St. Petersburg the candidate names are not in the second highest vote for they qualified; candidates with Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha attending the University of College as a Business and alphabetical order on the Governor shall be second under no party affiliation, in the order Fraternity, Inc. is proud to Central Florida as a Computer Psychology major. General Election ballot, as they the heading for each office, they qualified. announce the 2010 scholarship Engineer major. LaThereo Anderson is a were on the Primary Election together with an appropriate Additional ballot format recipients, presented by the Jared Houston is a Cum graduate of Lakewood High ballot,” Clark said. “Florida abbreviation of the party name. information, such as office/race Fraternity and its Education Laude graduate of Lakewood School. While in high school, Statutes specify the order in (b) Minor political party titles and layout, is provided in Foundation for outstanding High School. While in high he participated in Project which candidates are listed on candidates and candidates with the Division of Elections academic achievement. The school he participated in Alpha, assisted with the the ballot.” no party affiliation shall have Uniform Ballot Administrative following young men were Project Alpha and the Learning Lair Tutoring The ballot order is specified their names appear on the Rule 1S-2.032. participants in project Alpha marching band. He is attending Program and church activities. in Section 101.151(3), Florida general election ballot For more information or to Youth Motivational Program Florida State University as a He is attending St. Petersburg Statutes, which states: following the names of recog- request a mail ballot, and received checks for $500 Exploratory I major. College as a Creative Writing (3)(a) The names of the can- nized political parties, in the call (727) 464-6788 or visit each: Eric Grant is a graduate of and Journalism major. didates of the party that same order as they were www.votepinellas.com. Michael Jean-Felix is a St. Petersburg High School. Scholarships are provided Cum Laude graduate of St. While in high school he partic- with funds from the Alpha Phi Petersburg High School. While ipated in Project Alpha, the Alpha Golf Tournament and Pinellas County in high school he participated yearbook committee and donations from the Brothers of in Project Alpha and volun- served as a mentor and coach Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Announces New Low Interest teered at Bayfront Medical for underclassmen swimmers. Rate and Increased Down Annual Warehouse Payment Assistance Preview And Public Auction

Dreaming of a new home last three years, or veterans. interest with payments deferred but having a hard time with The interest rate for the until you sell, transfer, or Time Change financing? The Housing Home Key 1st Mortgage has refinance the property. Pinellas County Schools’ N, Largo. Forty-two buses and found at Pinellas County Finance Authority of Pinellas been reduced to 4.75 percent for This limited time offer is annual public auction will take one dump truck will be available Schools’website, www.pcsb.org, County is making it a little qualified borrowers. And if you available through Oct. 30. For place Saturday, Sept. 25, at 10 for preview Friday, Sept. 24, in the “PCS News” box. For easier with its First-Time Home need a little help with down more information and to get a.m. with registration at 9 a.m., from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. more information, contact Joe Buyer Program for individuals payment, up to $8,000 is your Key to Homeownership, at Walter Pownall Service A link to the list of auction Zihala, manager, warehousing, who have never owned a home, available with the Home Key call (727) 464-8210. Center Annex, 7955 118th Ave. items and descriptions may be (727) 547-7125. have not owned a home in the 2nd Mortgage at 0 percent

ST. PETERSBURG NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

The St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP will elect Branch Officers and At-Large members of the Executive Committee on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 7 p.m. In order to quality for the purpose of running for office, you must be a Member in Good Standing. A Member in Good Standing means that the person must be a bona fide member of the Branch by April 1, 2010 and must live and/or work within the Branch jurisdiction. The following are the General Membership meetings of the St. Petersburg NAACP Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee for 2010-2012: 1. On September 21, 2010 at the NAACP Branch Office, 1501 16th Street South, St. Petersburg FL. at 7 p.m. there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee. 2. On October 19, 2010 at the NAACP Branch Office, 1501 16th Street South, St. Petersburg FL. at 7 p.m., there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1, 2010 may be nominated for office or as an at- large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be a current member as of 30 days prior to the October meeting. Members may also be nominated from the floor at this meeting, following Election procedures. 3. On November 16, 2010, the election of Branch Officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place at the Branch Office, 1501 16th Street South, St. Petersburg; FL. Polls will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required in order to vote. Ray Tampa, President of St. Petersburg Branch of NAACP • Patty Van Alstine, Secretary of St. Petersburg Branch of NAACP Questions regarding the election? Call (727) 898-3310

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Prevention Run And Festival ST. PETERSBURG - St. said Clarence Scott III, the city's landscaping around neighbor- Petersburg CareFest 2010, a administrator for Leisure and hood signage. ST. PETERSBURG - St. week of community volun- Community Services. "In St. A list of local activities and Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster teerism and neighborhood Petersburg, we already have groups assigned to adopt each prepares to call the start of the improvement activities, wraps up 2,000 volunteers pre-registered project is available online at 26th Annual Crime Prevention with a work day throughout St. and ready to take on 90 projects www.stpete.org/neighborhoods. Run & Family Festival, held at Petersburg on Saturday, during this annual citywide work Visit www.Carefestusa.com for Campbell Park on Saturday September 25, from 7 a.m. to day on Saturday," he added. more details about ongoing September 18, 2010. The event 1:30 p.m. Under the umbrella of There are 100 groups signed programs. drew hundreds of participants 2010 Race Winners CareFest USA and Somebody up to participate -- representing In addition to the city of St. who gathered to “run crime out Cares Tampa Bay, St. neighborhoods, churches, Petersburg, St. Petersburg of our community.” borhoods. Gregory Johnson, determination to reduce the Petersburg's Neighborhood schools, scouts, businesses, CareFest 2010 partners include The Pinellas County Urban President and CEO of the effects that crime brings to our Partnership is participating with sorority and fraternity alumni, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, League’s Black-On-Black Crime Pinellas County Urban League, families and friends,” said other area cities for this annual and sports teams. Keep Pinellas Beautiful Inc., Prevention Program hosted its emphasized the importance of Johnson. activity that gives back to the Homeowner projects Rebuilding Tampa Bay and twenty-sixth (26TH) annual this event for bringing together This year’s event offered a community - benefitting individ- include painting, sealing/painting HandsOn Network Tampa Bay. crime prevention 5 kilometer law enforcement personnel from course certified by USA Track ual homeowners, public of windows or doors, pressure CareFest is possible through (3.1 miles) run and festival on throughout the county and local and Field. Ms. Joe Anna Neeley, parkland and non-profit organi- washing, mulching, mowing, sponsors including Walmart, Saturday, September 18, 2010. residents to share their common who finished first as the overall zations. tree trimming, flower and shrub Brighthouse Networks, Bank of Featuring live entertainment, goal of reducing crime through- female runner for the second "This collaborative effort planting. Volunteer teams will America, Island Flavors and free food, health screenings and out Pinellas County. “The fact year in a row, was joined on brings together our neighbor- also build two wheelchair ramps Tings, Aveda Institute St. social services information, door that over forty officers from stage by her daughter, Libertee hood associations, faith-based with rails. Community projects Petersburg, Progress Energy, prizes and lots of laughter, the multiple jurisdictions came Smith, first place females six groups, community organiza- range from mulching play- SweetBay, Ryan Sims event continued a tradition of together during their off-duty, years old and younger. “This is a tions, businesses and numerous grounds and picnic areas, alley Foundation, Tampa Bay community involvement while unpaid time to participate in this great event to show that the city departments -- to make this way cleanup, shoreline trash Lightning, Tampa Bay evolving to include competitors event demonstrates that rank and community is united to run crime day of service a huge success," removal, installing bollards and Buccaneers and Publix. from across the region. file officers share community out. I learned of the event last This event, held in Campbell concerns, struggles, hopes and year through word of mouth in Park and the surrounding pride. We are one community, the community, and I thought I community, promotes the theme and this event allows us to show would give it a try. Now, I know JACK AND JILL guidance and opportunity can There is also Fathers Auxiliary “Crime Is Not A Part Of Our the world we are united to I will be back again next year.” be a leader. The Pinellas within each chapter. Black Heritage” and symbolical- promote peaceful neighbor- Other top finishers are as continued from front page County Chapter of Jack and Jill The Pinellas County ly runs crime out of our neigh- hoods, safe schools and the follows: Jack and Jill of America, is celebrating its 21st year in Chapter is currently composed CATEGORY MALE FEMALE Incorporated is an African- St. Petersburg. of 15 families. The children The local Pinellas County range in age from 3 to 19 years. Overall Winners ...... Jaeson Clayborn ...... JoeAnna Neeley American organization of mothers who nurture future Chapter hosts monthly age If you would like addition- 0-6 Years ...... N/A...... Libertee Smith leaders by strengthening appropriate activities for each al information about Jack and 7-12 Years ...... Christopher Washington...... D’Asia Hobbs children ages 2-19 through age group within its member- Jill of America, Inc. Pinellas 13 -16 Years ...... N/A...... Ta’Vasha Lovette chapter programming, ship. Mothers and Teens within County Chapter you may visit 17-21 Years ...... Ted Cooper...... Tiana Wilson community service, legislative the organization have annual the national website at 22-29 Years ...... Alex Shedley...... Megan Beamer advocacy and philanthropic conventions and conferences to http://national.jackandjillon- 30-39 Years ...... Markus Hughes ...... Bernedette Cliett giving. The mothers believe assure continued member line.org. 40-49 Years ...... Mitch Detty ...... Yvette Carather every child, with proper development and enrichment. 50-59 Years ...... Melvin Nurse ...... Juanita El-Amin 60 & Over ...... Melvin Smith ...... Victoria Ryan

INVITATION TO BID TO: ALL CONTRACTORS PRE-QUALIFIED WITH PINELLAS COUNTY IN THE BUILDING CATEGORY Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County, Clearwater, Florida in the office of the Director of Purchasing, County Annex Office Building, 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, 6th Floor, Clearwater, Florida, until October 21, 2010 @ 3:00 P.M., and will then and there be opened and read aloud for the following: Services, Labor, Materials and Equipment Required for Construction of: Airlines Airside Operations Facility (Re-Bid) Bid No. 101-0005-CP (CN) PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA The engineering estimate for this project is $486,075.96. Awards of bids for construction services with an engineering estimate in excess of $100,000.00 will be made to bid- ders who have pre-qualified BUILDING type construction in the amount that equals or exceeds their bid amount. Only those bids from bidders who are prequalified with Pinellas County (or those that have an FDOT equivalent prequalifi- cation) in the amount that equals or exceeds their bid prior to a bid opening will be considered. There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Conference on October 5, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. at 400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room 516, Clearwater, FL 33756. Plans, specifications and bid forms will be available on compact disk at no charge and may be obtained from Pinellas County Purchasing Department, 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., 6th Floor, Clearwater, Florida 33756. Mail requests should be addressed to: Purchasing, 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., 6th Floor, Clearwater, Florida 33756. “PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEED- ING/EVENT, SHOULD CALL 727/464-4062 (VOICE/TDD) FAX 727/464-4157, NOT LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING.” Further information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department, at the above address or telephone number 727/464-3311. Bid information may be obtained by visiting the Pinellas County Purchasing Department web site www.pinellascounty.org/purchase. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

KAREN WILLIAMS SEEL, Chairman JOE LAURO, CPPO/CPPB Board of County Commissioners Director of Purchasing

Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc. new 2318 Manatee Avenue Center INVITATION TO BID: Sealed proposals (five (5) copies) will be received at Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc., located at 12271 US Highway 301 North, Parrish, Florida, 34219, until 11:30 a.m., October 6th, 2010 for A PRO- POSED BUILDING FOR 2318 Manatee Avenue Center for Manatee County Rural Health Services (MCRHS) in accor- dance with the Drawings and Specifications as prepared by Jerry N. Zoller AIA, P.A.,Architect/Planner. The address on the proposal envelope shall be: Edgar H. Price Family Healthcare Center - Parrish Administration Building REFERENCE: 2318 Manatee Avenue Center ATTN: Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities 12271 US Highway 301 North Parrish, FL 34219 Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. at the Manatee County Rural Health Services – East Manatee Healthcare Center, Meeting Room, 1312 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208. SCOPE OF WORK: The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, services, equipment and appliances required for the fabrication, delivery and erection of all items of work. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Prints and/or compact disc containing PDF files of all Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be purchased from Jeffcoat Blueprint at 1325 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205. (941) 747-6499. All related documents are filed under the name “Manatee County Rural Health Services proj- ect 2318 Manatee Avenue Center”. The full RFP document may be obtained from the offices of Chris Mullinex, Director of Facilities, MCRHS as listed above, or by e-mail at [email protected]. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site at 2318 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton FL, 32405, 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2010. DBE AND W/MBE MINORITY PARTICIPATION: There is a minimum requirement of 15% DBE on this project and a W/MBE requirement as contained in FS 287. Links for minority subs lists are: State of Florida http://dms.myflorida.com/other_programs/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/ City of Tampa www.tampagov.net/mdb FLUCP (Florida Unified Certification Program) www.bioincwebapps.com/biznetflorida/ Hillsborough County www.hillsboroughcounty.org go to online services, then to minority directory THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 5 COMMUNITY NEWS A Small Business Delta Gems Enterprise Program Induction CALENDAR Offered Through Ceremony OF EVENTS St. Petersburg ST. PETERSBURG - On shared reasons why she loved Courtesy of Saturday morning, September the Academy during her three 18th the ladies of the Saint years with the group. She Area Chamber Petersburg Alumnae Chapter recalled how service, sister- of Delta Sigma Theta hood and scholarship were the Of Commerce Sorority, Inc. inducted 13 main focus in each of the young ladies into the Delta activities and workshops. Academy and 10 young ladies One workshop, “More 2 Life” Foundation into the Delta GEMS. The made a special impact on the elegant ceremony was held in young ladies as facilitators Ongoing - Calling all photographers! Waterfront Centennial The St. Petersburg Area This program is being the sanctuary of the beautiful shared the art of making Parks Photo Contest. Enter your best waterfront park photos Chamber of Commerce created by V. James Dickson, Lakewood United Methodist desirable choices. This was a (up to 5 photos) in the juried waterfront photo contest to win Foundation is proud to Partner in Charge, Adams and Church. two day workshop held on the cash prizes! No Entry Fee! 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Nyema Simpkins wowed St. Petersburg, FL, 33701. offices in 12 markets strategi- Reeves and Brenda Dennis the audience with her recita- Saturday, Sept. 25 - Memory Walk 2010. The Pier Many small businesses cally located throughout the masterfully navigated the tion of a poem written by the approach, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, 8 a.m. Visit avoid or delay seeking legal southern United States and order of the program. acclaimed Zora Neale www.alz.org/FLGulfCoast or 727-578-2558. The Alzheimer's advice, often because the costs Washington, DC. Highlights of the program Hurston. Rosalyn Connelly, Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to can be prohibitive. 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CONGRATS continued from front page Challenger, where the candidate introduced themselves and laid OUT ABOUT out what their political platform & was about. I don't think the W STEVE Challenger can serve us better than it already is doing. Just continue to do what you're doing. Congratulations! Eleanor Brooks Dr. Frank Scruggs Hank Allen Director of Community 9/11, The Day That Service - Pinellas Opportunity hope The Weekly Challenger Fame award in 2008. Happy Council serves the community for 100 plus 43rd anniversary and I hope they Changed Our World! I think it's absolutely more years. have many more years of doing a wonderful. The paper keeps us Dora Williams good job of informing the abreast of the positive things Volunteer Neighborly Care community, whether the news is I had the opportunity to witness the city, and parents began to bombard the going on in the black Network at Enoch Davis Center good or bad. services commemorating the tragic events school to withdraw their children. It was community. That's the real joy. I I feel wonderful about The Hank Allen, Jr that took place 9 years ago. This event horrible. especially appreciated the article Challenger celebrating 43-years S&E Seafood affected our lives in so many ways and We saw people jumping from the concerning the stimulus in the community. Our church I am grateful to The changed the world. World Trade Center to their deaths. We package. I always like to read (St. John's Missionary Baptist Challenger for the past 43-years As I and other New Yorkers sat and saw people running, crying, and what's going on with our youth, Church) publishes a news of publishing in the community. watched the memorial services that screaming. To say the least, it was very too, and read reports on bulletin that I faithfully read The best part I remember about honored 2, 752 men, women, and children morbid and macabre. It was as if New programs relative to the youth every week. I encourage The the paper is that as a young guy I who died at the World Trade Center on York was in pandemonium and then the and the positive things they are Challenger to keep doing what delivered the paper and got to talk September 11. 2001, there were all kinds of entire world. Everyday you learned more, doing. I see that the paper is you’re doing because you are with the people in the community. emotions. I began to reflect on what I was and the more you learned, the sorrier you reaching the people through its doing a good job! I wouldn't change a thing about going on that dreadful day that changed our felt for those immediately affected by this paper dispenser machines, but I Dr. Frank Scruggs The Weekly Challenger and I world. heinous crime. wish this would expand to Volunteer teacher at St. have only the best wishes for I was sitting at my desk when I I began trying to reach people that I include more of the broader Bay Petersburg College, Gibbs them in the future. Don't stop received a call from a friend advising me knew who lived in New York and of course area so that it would be as easy to Campus, and University of South doing what you're doing! the World Trade Center had been hit by an their lines were always busy. The subways, access it in north county as it is in Florida. Volunteer for the Terry White (not pictured). airplane. Immediately I thought this was a buses, and obviously car travel was com- south county. Suncoast Mental Health Center. Social Service Provider prank call. So I called the school librarian pletely shut down. There was virtually no Mohammad Ittayem Scruggs also retired from the US Two words come to mind and asked her to turn the TV. on. She way to get in and out of New York. I saw Dave's Market Navy as a Navy Seal, which was "staying-power" and "persever- immediately told me that a plane was people walking across the Manhattan and I really congratulate The formerly known as the "Black ance." I'd love to see The Weekly flying into the World Trade Center. She Brooklyn bridges to get home. Weekly Challenger for being in Frog" unit during segregation. Challenger continue for 43 more also thought it was a prank. As I viewed this travesty, I began to the community for that long and It's very good that The years in the community. I'd like I raced to the library to find the think and thank God of course not for what providing this great service. I am Weekly Challenger is celebrating to see them expand to include librarian, staff, and some students who was happening but that I was not actually proud of the black people who 43-years of keeping our more news coverage, more were gathered around the TV, all seemingly there having to deal with this terrifying publish this paper. It is real and not community informed within the business advertisements and mesmerized at the earth shattering events event. I was supposed to be in New York fake. It tells the truth about what's community. I am a 4th genera- develop a broader distribution. they were witnessing. By this time, the the very time this horrific incident was going on in the community. I tion of Scruggs born in this city I'd also like to see a small section second tower was being hit by a second happening and probably would have gotten would like to see more education- and I have been reading the that prints little known black airplane. Everyone was in an uproar. stranded in New York and actually had to al information for our youth. paper for at least the past 35- history facts and social service Phones at the school began ringing, red live through the worst day in our countries Maybe printing a crossword years. I especially appreciate the organization alerts. alerts were being implemented around the history. puzzle for educational purposes coverage the paper did about me Happy 43rd Anniversary to and recreational enjoyment, too. I receiving the Senior Hall of The Weekly Challenger.

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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 7 BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An Everyday Thing” ENTERTAINMENT Source: Wikipedia Free Library Esther Phillips

debut year. Phillips left Otis label. A late 1969 live gig at and the Savoy label at the end Freddie Jett’s Pied Piper club of 1950 and signed with produced the album “Burnin’,” Federal Records. which was acclaimed as one of But just as quickly as the the best, most cohesive works hits had started, they stopped. of Phillips’ career. Although she cut more than 30 One of her greatest post- You Want to Play? sides for Federal, only one, 1950s vocal triumphs was in “Ring-a-Ding-Doo,” charted; 1972 with the song penned by Then Start Listening! the song made it to No. 8 in Gil Scott-Heron, “Home Is Years ago, my flute instructor gain knowledge of, be familiar Oscar Peterson (Verve), Count Esther Phillips, born Esther 1952. Not working with Otis Where the Hatred Is” — a Billy Phipps use to ask me “You with, and better understand the Basie – Long Live the Chief Mae Jones on Dec. 23, 1935 in was part of her problem; the haunting account of drug use. want to play?” I would as you uniqueness of this only one of its (Denon), John Coltrane – Blue Galveston, Texas was an other part was drugs. By the “From a Whisper to a Scream” would expect respond with kind music. Trane (Blue Note), Miles Davis – American singer, who is middle of the decade Phillips garnered a Grammy nomina- “yes!” Then, he’d say with a When a musician listens to Kind of Blue (Sony), Wayne known as one of the great was chronically addicted to tion in 1972. When Phillips smirk on his face “Then start and focuses on jazz music, it gives Shorter – Night Dreamer (Blue female R&B vocalists. She drugs. lost to the “Queen of Soul” listening!” At first, I didn’t com- him a better sense and feel of the Note), Joe Sample – Carmel also performed pop, country, In 1954, she returned to Aretha Franklin, the soul diva prehend exactly what he meant variety of jazz methods applied by (ABC), Kenny Drew – Kenny jazz and soul music. Houston to live with her father presented the trophy to by “listening.” Phipps wouldn’t different jazz musicians and will Drew Trio (Riverside), Noel When Phillips was an ado- to recuperate. Short on money, Phillips, saying she should always explain things to me; he’d inevitably improve their personal Pointer – Phantazia (Blue Note), lescent, her parents divorced, Little Esther worked in small have won it instead. rather allow me to work them out style of play, while aiding them in Herbie Mann – Yardbird Suite and she was forced to divide nightclubs around the South, In 1975, she scored her by myself. As time went by and becoming a more proficient jazz (Savoy). her time between her father in punctuated by periodic biggest hit single since my jazz readings expanded, I musician. If it’s a student of jazz Thus, a novice jazz musician Houston and her mother in the hospital stays in Lexington, “Release Me” with a disco- began to notice that oftentimes just beginning to learn the music, who practices daily, performs Watts area of Los Angeles. Ky., stemming from her style update of Dinah musicians would be quoted to say it’s just not possible for them to whenever he can, and listens to as Because she was brought up addiction. In 1962, Kenny Washington’s “What a “In order for a jazz musician to fully understand the countless much jazz music by the legends, singing in church, she was Rogers rediscovered her while Diff’rence a Day Makes.” It develop his musical knowledge nuances of this intricate form of has an excellent chance to hesitant to enter a talent singing at a Houston club and reached a high of a Top 20 and improve his playing, he must music. become a proficient jazz contest at a local blues club, got her signed to his brother’s chart appearance in the U.S., listen to as much jazz music as At the time, when I was musician. Remember the age old but her sister insisted and Lenox label. and Top 10 on the UK Singles possible.” I see said the blind taking flute lessons with Phipps, joke about the guy in New York Esther complied. A remarkably Phillips launch a comeback Chart. On Nov. 8, 1975 she man, so, that’s the secret of he suggested that I listen to asking for directions to Carnegie mature singer at age 14, she in 1962. Now called Esther performed the song on an “listening.” different musicians performing Hall. He is told “practice, won the amateur talent contest Phillips instead of Little episode of “NBC’s Saturday Most jazz educators and pro- on different instruments. I practice, practice!” in 1949 at the Barrelhouse Esther, she recorded a country Night” hosted by Candice fessional jazz musicians agree thought at first, he would say that Remember to “Keep Jazz Club owned by Johnny Otis. tune, “Release Me,” which Bergen. The accompanying that for a jazz musician to I should listen to only musicians Alive” by “Supporting Live Otis was so impressed that he went to No. 1 on R&B and No. album of the same name increase his or her knowledge of who played flute, but he Jazz!” recorded her for Modern 8 on the pop listings. Her cover became her biggest seller yet. jazz music, it’s necessary that explained that by listening to Jazz fans – do you have any Records and added her to his of the Beatles song “And I She continued to record they listen to jazz music; instru- different instruments, it would feedback? I would like to hear from traveling revue, the California Love Him” (naturally, with the and perform throughout the mental and vocal. Some even open my ears to a multitude of YOU! You may visit my website Rhythm and Blues Caravan, gender changed) nearly made 1970s and early 1980s. In 1983 compare the listening to jazz different sounds, thereby helping at: rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email billed as “Little Esther the R&B Top 10 in 1965 and she charted for the final time music to the reading of newspa- the development of my ears. me at [email protected]. You Phillips” (she reportedly took the Beatles flew her to the with “Turn Me Out,” which pers on a daily basis and reading The following are a few rec- may also mail your letters to Rick the surname from a gas station U.K. for her first overseas per- only made it to No. 83. novels if you want to become a ommended recordings for Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly sign). formances. Ill health undermined this writer. By listening to jazz music, listening (instrumental). Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., Her first hit record was She had other hits in the artist’s undoubted potential. the novice musician begin’s to Louis Armstrong Meets St. Petersburg, FL 33705. “Double Crossin’ Blues,” 1960s on the label, but no more Phillips’ long-term heroin recorded in 1950 for Savoy chart toppers, and she also dependency, combined with Records. After several hit waged another battle with heavy drinking, led to her To view schedule records with Savoy, including heroin. With her addiction death from liver and kidney of events visit: her duet with Mel Walker on worsening, Phillips checked failure in Carson, Calif. On “Mistrustin’ Blues,” which into a rehab facility. While Aug. 7, 1984, at the age of 48. www.rickgeesjazzjamm.com went to number one that year, undergoing treatment she cut The bandleader who had as did “Cupid Boogie.” some sides for Roulette in started her out back in 1949, For additional information Few female artists, R&B or 1969. On her release she the Rev. Johnny Otis, otherwise, had never enjoyed moved back to Los Angeles conducted her funeral services. call 727-866-1844 or such incredible success in their and re-signed with the Atlantic email [email protected]

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That would be all the Bucs THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best quarterback next week against The sturdy, elusive, 6-foot-6 would need in a matchup of the lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to Josh Freeman Cincinnati, with Carolina in danger Freeman has done just that despite NFL’s youngest teams. every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human BY MIKE CRANSTON of its second straight 0-3 start with still recovering from a broken right It didn’t take long for the and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Fox in the final year of his contract. thumb. He threw touchdown crowd, sitting in 90-degree heat, to Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - “Matt has not been benched by passes to Earnest Graham and grow restless with Moore. Clausen, that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. 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The Carolina Panthers played announced Monday that Clausen After beating Cleveland with a “To be honest, I really wasn’t that role in a performance so inept will start Sunday against the solid second-half defensive effort paying attention,” Clausen said of they might be ready to truly start Bengals. in Week 1, Tampa Bay held the crowd reaction. over with their own rookie quarter- Moore, who has committed six Carolina’s running game in check The Bucs, who had allowed back, Jimmy Clausen. turnovers and produced two touch- by daring Moore to throw. 299, 267 and 157 yards rushing to Returning to the site of the downs in two games, said he can’t “They don’t have a lot in the Carolina in the previous three worst game in his brief pro career, “put my finger on” what’s gone way of threats over there at wide meetings. limited DeAngelo The Weekly Challenger Freeman threw for 178 yards and wrong after he threw eight TD receiver,” said cornerback Ronde Williams (54 yards) and Stewart two touchdown passes in Tampa passes and one interception in a 4- Barber, who had an interception. (43 yards) to mediocre perform- is distributed Bay’s 20-7 win on Sunday that 1 finish last season that earned Jake Freeman, who last season led ances. in the following cities: produced a full-blown quarterback Delhomme a ticket out of town. Tampa Bay inside the Carolina 30 “We’ve just got a bunch of controversy for Carolina and gave “I don’t know what the biggest eight times but produced just six guys that don’t care what people St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa the Buccaneers their first 2-0 start difference is,” said Moore, who points, showed his versatility early think about them,” Barber said. 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No portions of this periodical they still seem to be missing him. may be reproduced without expressed consent. They played sluggishly early as against Oregon and unraveled. against Miami (Ohio) and in the that. We definitely could have won they've done all season and had They seemed on the verge of a first half against South Florida. that game.” meltdown again when Simms Mike Pouncey mishandled What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? Please feel free to let us know. Call (727) 896-2922 or Email [email protected] or Write to: BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., theweeklychallenger.com Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 9 STATE AND NATIONAL NEWS Rigorous High School Core Now, Race To Top Work Curriculum Can Help Close Really Begins Racial And Income Gaps BY KATHLEEN HAUGHNEY suggested education policies. Obama's $800-billion stimulus THE NEWS SERVICE OF Now the obligation is we plan that passed in 2009. Money FLORIDA deliver on what we won, state is doled out through a competi- In College Success Education Commissioner Eric tive two-round grant application THE CAPITAL, TALLA- Smith said. process. Florida was widely IOWA CITY - Racial and secondary outcomes of tens of The report calls for college HASSEE - Florida already has Local school districts that rumored to be a frontrunner in income gaps in college success thousands of students who had and career readiness standards the promise of $700 million in choose to participate in Race to the first round, but finished rates can be narrowed by taken the ACT college admission that are aligned among K-12, education dollars from the the Top must put together fourth and out of contention for ensuring that all students take a and placement exam in high postsecondary education, and Obama administration, but now outlines unique to their own federal dollars. Only Delaware rigorous core curriculum in high school. The college outcomes workforce training programs. It it has to deliver on its plan for districts on how they will use and Tennessee took home school, according to a new study considered included enrollment, also suggests that student that money. the federal dollars in conjunc- money when the first round by ACT, Inc. The findings show need for remediation, first- to readiness for college and career State education leaders need tion with the state's broader winners were announced in late that racial/ ethnic and family second-year retention, course should be monitored early and to put in place plans to close the goals. This could include a March. income gaps are reduced—in grades, overall grade point often. achievement gaps between merit pay system for teachers, In the second round, some cases dramatically—when average and degree completion. “Our findings show that white and minority students, which was the subject of highly Florida, plus the District of entering students are academical- ACT data show that gaps monitoring student progress in turn around struggling schools contested debate during the Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, ly prepared for college. exist between underrepresented becoming college and career and find ways to reward 2010 legislative session. Massachusetts Maryland, New “Our country has allowed minority and white students and ready throughout K to 12 and excellent teachers. And they The money is particularly York, North Carolina, Ohio and achievement gaps to exist for far between lower family income identifying and intervening with have a few months to figure out important as lawmakers prepare Rhode Island, all received too long,” said Cynthia B. and higher family income groups those students who are off target exactly how to do that. to start writing the next budget education dollars. Federal Schmeiser, ACT Education in each of those areas. However, are critical steps in helping to Gov. Charlie Crist's already more than $2 billion in education officials have also Division president and chief the gaps are significantly maximize their success in all Teaching Task Force met the hole. asked Congress for an addition- operating officer. “The time has reduced, in some cases by two- forms of postsecondary Monday along with state Race to the Top will give us al $1.35 billion to continue the come to address this problem thirds or more, for students who education,” Schmeiser said. Department of Education much needed resources to move program and give money to head on. The research tells us that are college and career ready as The report makes three major officials to start the ball rolling forward, said Crists chief of other states for education academic preparation—taking evidenced by their meeting or recommendations to help close on the state's plans to implement staff, Shane Strum. reform. rigorous coursework in high exceeding all four College racial/ethnic and income gaps in changes that will be required by The district plans are due to The Teaching Task Force's school—is a significant factor in Readiness Benchmarks (English, college success. Ensure that all President Obama's Race to the the state Department of Monday meeting served as eliminating these intolerable, math, reading, and science) on students take at least a core cur- Top program. In addition to Education by Nov. 9 and then more of an introductory meeting longstanding inequities.” the ACT exam. riculum in high school. Focus advising state education leaders the state must submit its overall and to set out goals going The ACT report, entitled ACT College Readiness high school core courses on the on Race to the Top, the group agenda to the U.S. Department forward. The group will “Mind the Gaps: How College Benchmarks specify the essential standards for college will also deliver a report to the of Education by Nov. 22. continue to meet throughout the Readiness Narrows Achievement minimum scores needed on each and career readiness. Offer all Legislature in January on Race to the Top is part of fall to discuss education policy. Gaps in College Success,” ACT subject-area test to indicate students rigorous high school concludes that the best way to a student is ready to succeed (50 core courses that cover the prepare underrepresented percent chance of earning a “B” essential knowledge and skills racial/ethnic minority and lower- or higher or about a 75 percent needed for college and career in income students for postsec- chance of earning a “C” or sufficient depth and intensity. NAACP Warns: Opponents Of ondary success is through a higher) in a typical first-year, “Mind the Gaps: How rigorous high school core cur- credit-bearing college course in College Readiness Narrows Amendments 5 And 6 Will Use riculum that focuses on the that subject area. The bench- Achievement Gaps in College essential knowledge and skills for marks are based on actual student Success” is available for free college and career readiness. performance in college course- viewing and downloading on Shameful Tactics Of The Past The study analyzed the post- work. ACT’s website. To Confuse Voters

BP Announces Intent Describing the launch of the disturbing is the blatant use of Floridians regardless of race or movement to defeat constitu- scare tactics with African national origin.” Nweze said. To Join Marine Well tional Amendments 5&6 as “ a Americans and Hispanics to The approval of amend- throwback to a very dark time in justify the continued gerryman- ments 5 and 6 will, for the first our history,” Florida State dering of districts that benefit time, permanently protect Containment Company Conference President of the only politicians. The courts minority voting rights in the HOUSTON – BP announced Marine Well Containment recently gained deepwater inter- NAACP Adora Obi Nweze have quashed the politicians’ Florida Constitution. its intent to join the proposed System operator ExxonMobil, vention experience and special- issued an alert to all Floridians arguments three times. Now we Amendments 5 and 6 will stop Marine Well Containment the sponsor companies’ project ized equipment will be important to be prepared for a deluge of see the launch of a political politicians from drawing Company (MWCC) and to make team will utilize full time BP to the marine well containment propaganda and a media campaign to continue to politi- districts to suit their own its underwater well containment technical personnel with experi- system.” campaign designed to kill the cize redistricting in a way that political ambitions and will equipment available to all oil and ence from the Deepwater BP this month released a ballot initiatives which are disregards the peoples’ protect the rights of all voters in gas companies operating in the Horizon response. report, prepared for the U.S. written to take the politics out of interests. Florida and most certainly Gulf of Mexico. “We are pleased to announce Bureau of Ocean Energy the district drawing process. “Our position is strongly in minority voters. This and other equipment our plans to join the Marine Well Management, Regulation and “It should frighten all support of amendments 5&6. Nweze concluded, “The will preserve existing capability Containment Company and Enforcement, on lessons learned Floridians to know that some The amendments will serve all Florida NAACP proudly joins a for use by the oil and gas industry provide the experience and spe- from the Deepwater Horizon elected officials will stop at Floridians and people of color host of individuals and organi- in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico while cialized equipment needed to incident. The report, Deepwater nothing to protect their political very well because they reinforce zations fighting for Chevron, ConocoPhillips, respond to a deepwater well Horizon Containment and status by trying to avoid having the Voting Rights Act and other Amendments 5 & 6. It’s time to ExxonMobil and Shell build a control incident,” said Richard Response: Harnessing any rules to stop them from con- federal safeguards. The passage take the politics out of represen- system that exceeds current Morrison, BP vice president for Capabilities and Lessons tinuing to draw districts that of these constitutional amend- tation. In voting YES on 5 & 6 response capabilities. Under the Gulf of Mexico operations. “We Learned, is a guide to enhancing serve themselves rather than the ments will result in fair districts we can establish new protec- terms of an agreement with the believe the addition of our responses to future incidents. people of this great state. More and equal representation for all tions for all Floridians.”

HEALTH CARE easy-to-use website for to workers. Phase I of this least 6 months due to a pre- To preserve employer coverage The law allows states that have consumers to compare provision gives a credit worth up existing condition. States have for early retirees available measures that require insurers to continued from front page insurance options and pick the to 35% of the employer’s con- the option of running this new through the new Exchanges by justify premium increases to be Effective for health plan years coverage that works for them. tribution to employee program. If a state chooses not 2014, the new law creates a $5 eligible for $250 million in new beginning on or after Sept 23, WHEN? Effective July 1, insurance. Small non- to, a plan will be established by billion program to help grants. Insurers with unjustified 2010. 2010, check it out at Preventing Illness. A new the U.S. Dept of Health & employers continue coverage to premium hikes may not be able Eliminating Lifetime www.healthcare.gov. $15 billion Public Health Fund Human Services in that state. retirees between the ages of 55 to participate in the new Limits on Coverage. Under the IMPROVING QUALITY & will invest in prevention and WHEN? Nat’l program and 65, as well as spouses and insurance Exchanges in 2014. new law, insurance companies LOWERING COSTS public health programs to help effective July 1, 2010. dependents. WHEN? WHEN? Grants begin in 2010. will be prohibited from Relief for Seniors in keep Americans healthy – from Extending Coverage for Applications for employers to Allowing States to Cover imposing lifetime dollar limits Medicare Donut Hole. This smoking cessation to combating Young Adults. Under the new participate available June 1, More People on Medicaid. on essential benefits like year 4 million seniors reach the obesity. WHEN? Funding law, young adults can stay on a 2010. FMI: www.ERRP.gov. States will be able to receive hospital stays (annual dollar gap in Medicare coverage begins in 2010. parent’s plan until age 26 (in the Rebuilding Primary Care federal matching funds for limits will be restricted for new known as the drug ‘donut hole.’ Cracking Down on Fraud. case of existing group plans, this Workforce. New incentives will covering additional low-income plans in the individual market Each will receive a $250 rebate. Efforts to fight fraud returned does not apply if the young adult expand the number of primary individuals and families under and all group plans). WHEN? WHEN? First checks mailed in $2.5 billion to the Medicare is offered insurance at work). care doctors, nurses and Medicaid for whom federal Effective for health plan years June and continue through 2010. Trust Fund in 2009. The new Many insurers have already physician assistants, including funds were not previously beginning on or after Sept 23, Providing Free Preventive law invests new resources and implemented the new practice. funding for scholarships for available. This makes it easier 2010. Care. All new plans must cover requires screening procedures to Check with your insurer or doctors and nurses working in for states that choose to cover Appealing Insurance certain preventive services such reduce fraud and waste in employer to see if you qualify. underserved areas. Doctors and more of their residents. WHEN? Decisions. The law provides as mammograms without Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. WHEN? Effective for health nurses receiving payments Effective April 1, 2010. consumers a way to appeal charging a deductible, co-pay or WHEN? Many provisions are plan years beginning on or after under state loan repayment or Strengthening Community coverage decisions or claims, coinsurance. Effective for effective now. Sept 23. loan forgiveness programs Health Centers. The law and establishes an external health plan years beginning on INCREASING ACCESS Expanding Coverage for intended to increase health care includes new funding to support review process. WHEN? or after Sept 23, 2010. TO AFFORDABLE CARE Early Retirees. Americans services in underserved or the construction and expansion Effective for new plans Small Business Health Insurance Access for Pre- who retire without employer shortage areas will not have to of services at community health beginning on or after Sept 23, Insurance Tax Credits. Up to 4 Existing Conditions. A new coverage before they’re eligible pay taxes on those payments. centers, allowing these centers 2010. million small businesses are Pre-Existing Insurance Plan for Medicare often see their life WHEN? Effective 2010 . to serve some 20 million new Putting Consumer Info eligible for tax credits to help provides new coverage to people savings disappear due to high Holding Insurers Accountable patients across the country. Online. The law provides for an them provide insurance benefits who’ve been uninsured for at rates in the individual market. for Unreasonable Rate Hikes. WHEN? Effective 2010. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Come Worship With EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G. T , the First Baptist Family PASTOR Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” Friendship 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Missionary Baptist Church Phone (727} 327-0593 3300 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 The Church in Worship (727) 906-8300 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m. vSunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The Church in Study “Helping and Monday Morning Meditation WRXB ...... 6:45 a.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Healing” Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday ...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Come Expecting to be BLESSED! Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST 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. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (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: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY 4th SUNDAY COME AND RECEIVE A FREE BAG OF FOOD Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church Mt. Zion Progressive Bethel Metropolitan Baptist another, we cultivate the fullest out the Tampa Bay area will be Missionary Baptist Church Church “God’s House in the spiritual life possible both indi- lifting praises to the Lord in City” under the leadership of Dr vidually and corporately; and song. Anniversary Proper is “Impact the world by our Youth Chapel, 921 9th 8pm, to learn how best to Rickey L. Houston extends an we communicate God’s truth at September 26, 2010 at 10:15 equipping believers to reach the Avenue South, and are open to support those in recovery. The invitation to the community to every opportunity. Living out am. The anniversary culminates lost with the gospel of Jesus the public. FMI: Contact Min. person in recovery, nor family join us as we communicate these priorities results in a kalei- with a three (3) day Revival, Christ.” Kevin Parrott at 894.4311, ext. members, need be members of Gods’ Word. You are invited to doscope of ministries at Bethel September 27-29 7:00 pm. Music Performing Arts 275. Mt. Zion to attend. The join us at 9:00 am for Sunday Metropolitan for all ages and nightly. Dr. Anthony Dunham Conservatory (MPAC)’s Fall & September is National workshop and support meetings School and at 10:15 am worship interests. We also encourage the of Seaside, CA is the Evangelist Winter Classes: Take advantage Recovery Month, the theme, are held in the C.A.R.E service. Bible Study and Teen community to make use of our for the Revival. COME JOIN of these free classes beginning “Now More Than Ever!” Mt. Building, 1906 9th Avenue Summit/Children Rising is held Prayer Line. (727-321-9645) US AND HELP CELEBRATE the week of September 27th: Zion’s C.A.R.E. Ministry South. FMI: Contact Rev. on Wednesday evening, at 7:00 September is Anniversary 107 YEARS OF School of Music (Piano) partners with Operation PAR to Keith or Jewel Murphy at pm. Bethel Metropolitan Celebration month for Bethel EXISTENCE!! Tuesdays, 6:30pm; School of provide weekly “Self-Defeating 727.687.8505. Missionary Baptist Church is Metropolitan Missionary “Working as God’s Chosen the Psalmist (Song Writing & Behaviors” workshops Mt. Zion Progressive committed to a Christ-centered, Baptist Church. We are cele- in 2010” Worship) Thursdays, 6-7:15pm; Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Missionary Baptist Church, 955 People-centered, Team- brating 107 years as a body in John 15:16, Titus 2:14, I Choir Preparatory (Voice & Spouses and family members 20th St. S. Phone 727-894- centered and Bible-based Christ. The Male Ministry Peter 2:9 Music Theory) September 30th are invited to attend Substance 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. ministry; with priorities focused Choir will host their annual Bethel MBC email address: at 6-7:15pm. All classes held in Support Meetings, Tuesdays 7- on Love, Forgiveness, Unity, Men In Praise Concert on [email protected] Peace and Growth. We celebrate Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Website: www.bmmbc.org. in worship, we care for one 4:00 pm. Male Choirs through- St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

The St. Mark Missionary October join us. Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Baptist Church, its pastor, the Oct. 2 Women’s Bible Study Baptist Training Union is Reverend Brian K. Brown, its at 4:00 p.m. Lesson continues each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Tower Church of will be "Education Minus God family and friends to join us official staff of Deacons and on procrastination Members and the general public God in Christ will be having Equal Zero". Our guest sperak this day as we uplift the name Trustees, and the entire congre- Oct. 4 South Florida are invited to come out and their Annaul Family & Friends for this occasion will be our of Jesus and give him all the gation, extends to the Progressive Scholarship tourna- study the Bible with us and Day service on Sunday, own Mayor of St. Petersburg, Glory for the many things He community at large, its wish ment at Rogers Park learn “What Baptist Believe”. September 26, 2010 at 11:30 Mayor Bill Foster. continues to do on our behalf. that there would be an over- Oct. 5-9 South Florida Children and Youth Ministry a.m. Our theme for this year We would love to have our Pastor Clarence Welch flowing of God’s blessings upon Progressive Association Annual Meetings are held every their lives. St. Mark is grounded Session hosted by Greater New Monday at 6:00 p.m. Children in a Christ-centered doctrine Jerusalem, Lakeland, FL in the community are welcomed that has as its central theme, a Oct. 10 St. Mark’s 79th to join us. United For Christ Freewill Baptist Church belief that we are a haven of Church Anniversary Young Adult Ministry every United for Christ Freewill who are interested, please Living, teaching and hope, help, and healing for a Celebration Kick-off Monday from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 Baptist Church, 4116 34th contact Pastor Tyrone Ford at preaching the true gospel of world hungering for and Oct. 13-15 79th Anniversary p.m. (Bible Study) Street South, St. Petersburg, is 744-3589 or 258-4993 for Jesus Christ, to save lost souls. thirsting after the enlightened Week night worship services Sunday School Teachers’ in search of a musician. Those more information. Come join in with us! word of God. At St. Mark, we Oct. 24 Sunday School Meeting is held every Tuesday are Christians willing to work Promotion Day at 7:00 p.m. and partner in unity, praising Oct. 27-30 Congress No. 2 Senior Hour of Power Bible Seven x 7 Revival Culminates Sunday God for His awesome gift, His hosted by First Baptist of Sun Study is held every Thursday at son Jesus Christ. City, FL 9:30 a.m. Seven x 7 Revival conduct a Mass Baptism 4pm Perkins/Mid-Town. The September Calendar of Also at St. Mark … Prayer Meeting and Bible Culminates Sunday in Mass Sunday, September 26, at mission of these multi-site Events Sunday School is held for Study every Thursday evening Baptism at North Shore Park North Shore Park. revivals is to spread the Gospel Sept. 29-Oct 1 So. Florida both children and adults of all at 7:00 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL Revivals are currently and win souls for Jesus Christ. Progressive Baptist Association ages. Sunday School starts each St. Mark after School (September 22, 2010) - After a being held 6pm nightly in the For more information 3-day Revival, Lakeland, FL Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Tutoring Ministry: Starting weeklong revival throughout neighborhoods of Dell Holmes contact Silvia D. Bynes at Coming in the Month of All are invited to come out and Soon. South St. Petersburg, the Park, Campbell Park, Childs 727.894.4311, ext. 207. Seven x 7 Churches will Park, Wildwood and Church News due ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH EVENT IN THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER! by 4:00 p.m. on CALL F OR A QUOTE: 727-896-2922 Monday of each week 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010