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University of South Florida Scholar Commons Newspaper collection The Weekly Challenger 2010-09-16 The Weekly Challenger : 2010 : 09 : 16 The Weekly Challenger, et al Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/challenger Recommended Citation The Weekly Challenger, et al, "The Weekly Challenger : 2010 : 09 : 16" (2010). Newspaper collection. 90. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/challenger/90 This is brought to you for free and open access by the The Weekly Challenger at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Newspaper collection by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Permit #2271 St. Petersburg, FL OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS Harry C. Alford on The Health Care Bill 3 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Miss Rhomania Winner 3 Jasmine Myers Wins Honorable Mention 4 Don’t Expect Tebow To Sub For Orton 6 50¢ We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 43 NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 16 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Bell Endorses Ex-Opponent Black Republicans Williams For School Board Applaud Jennifer Carroll’s Selection As Choice For Lt. Governor BY LINDA Y. WALTERS, FLORIDA SUN AND DEVIN HEFLIN OF THE ORLANDO TIMES FLORIDAASSOCIATION OF BLACK OWNED MEDIA L-R, Dr. Goliath Davis, Keisha Bell and Lewis Williams ORLANDO - On Saturday, BY JEANIE BLUE the most experience that is September 11, in an early SPECIAL TO THE needed in order to go forward morning press conference held at CHALLENGER with helping our kids with the Disney Boardwalk education. I like his heart, Conference Center in Lake Buena ST. PETERSBURG - too," Bell added, as she Vista, a prestigious coalition of Speaking before a packed described how she observed Black Republicans leaders from room at the Enoch Davis how Williams assisted a around the state of Florida Center on Sat., Sept. 11, young fellow church member gathered to announce their former candidate for Pinellas with school clothes that stringent support of Rick Scott’s County School Board, District included multiple outfits and selection of Representative 7, Keisha Bell, thanked sup- shoes. Jennifer Carroll for Lt. porters and volunteers for "The small things we do Governor and their methods their contributions to her first for our youth can either help to revitalize the GOP’s African- political campaign. To further them go further or hold them Representative Jennifer Carrol, center, with press conference participants American voting numbers. express her appreciation she back," Bell said. Moderated by attorney and vice chair, Marion County Jennifer Carroll is no stranger Legislature, Carroll was quickly treated attendees to a hearty According to Bell, without media mogul Clarence V. McKee, Republican Executive to public service. This accom- appointed Deputy Majority luncheon, while she much money or a major the coalition of Florida dignitaries Committee, Dr. Frances Rice, plished State Representative Leader and Majority Whip. announced her endorsment of endorsement, in the primary included the Honorable Phillip retired army lieutenant colonel, brings 20 years of United States Currently, Jennifer Carroll serves school board candidate, Lewis election she was able to secure Walker, a member of the attorney and chairman of the Navy experience to the table as chair of the House Economic "Lew" Williams. third place with approximately Lakeland City Commission, John National Black Republican including military awards; The Development Policy Committee "I wanted this to be a fair 27 percent of the vote. So, in Colon, member of the Manatee Association, Samuel Newby, National Defense Service Medal and has also served on process, therefore, I've met the days leading up to the Nov. County Republican Executive chairman of the Florida Assembly and the Meritorious Service Committees which oversee with both candidates and 2nd general election she plans Committee, CeCe Cole, member of Black Republicans and Chelsi Medal, she received as a utilities, energy, transportation, decided to endorse Lew to use this sphere of influence of the National Federation of P. Henry, chief of staff for both the Lieutenant Commander. Williams for School Board Republican Women Liaison to National and Florida Assembly of The first black Republican member, District 7," Bell WILLIAMS CARROLL RNC Coalitions, Angie Boynton, Black Republicans. female elected to the Florida stated. "I believe Williams has continued on pg. 4 continued on pg. 7 Grand Opening And Public Open House For New Lawson Funeral Home Opinion ...........................3 SPECIAL TO THE 28 at 10:00 a.m. featuring St. and staff. The public is invited of combined funeral service CHALLENGER Petersburg’s Mayor Bill Foster to attend both events. experience. Benjamin E. and other community leaders. Lawson Funeral Home’s Lawson said “we live here, so ST. PETERSBURG - With a On Sunday, October 3rd the management is comprised of planning a funeral is a service, Community News .......3-5 motto of “Perfect Peace,” public is invited to an open three experienced funeral not a goal.” The funeral home Lawson Funeral Home and house from 3-6:00 p.m. A dedi- directors and funeral profes- opened for business on Sept. 3. Cremation Services will cation ceremony will be sionals who have been active in Sports...............................6 celebrate the grand opening of followed by a tour of the newly funeral home management and its family owned establishment renovated building, opportuni- operation for many years. The LAWSON in west St. Petersburg on Sept. ties to meet the funeral directors owners have more than 84 years continued on pg. 5 Black History...................7 State News ......................7 Church Directory........8, 9 Church News ..................9 Benjamin E. Lawson Ted Lawson Stephanie Lawson Cecelia Lawson How To Reach Us: News: [email protected] • Advertising: [email protected] • Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax: (727) 823-2568 2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 3 COMMUNITY NEWS The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Miss Rhomania Winner Crowned We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — ST. PETERSBURG - The Fellowship Church and plans to be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. Miss Rhomania Pageant, which attend the University of Miami. • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. provides scholarships to young The occasion began with a • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no women, was hosted by Epsilon beautiful musical selection by real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma former Rhoer Alenda Waddell of • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in July. West Palm Beach, followed by a The pageant, included con- high-stepping “School Time” • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for testants Taylor Hayes and Deanna Fashion Revue, with a very the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. Hubbs. Deanna Hubbs was the informative skit entitled “A 1st Runner-up and Taylor Hayes Tribute to the Harlem was named Miss Rhomania 2010. Renaissance” and a formal wear Taylor is the daughter of Mr. presentation. Miss Rhomania OPINION Anthony and Ranette Hayes of St. 1986, Soror Tonya L. Gilliam, Taylor Hayes, Miss Rhomania Petersburg. She’s in the Beta presented the crown to the new Program at Gibbs High School, a winner and presented yellow Fletcher, Andrea Fletcher, T’nora Health Care Bill: member of the Math Honor roses to both contestants. Dessaw, Selah Williams and Society –Mu Alpha and Gibbs Others participants included Sigma Gents Micah Madir, Drill Team. A Rhoer Club Rhoers Tiffany Dawson, Penny Sterling Noble, Charles Coleman A Major Political Blunder member and serves on several Dawson, Tiffany Fletcher, and Frank Gilliam III. committees at Word of Life Elizabeth Fletcher, Samathia BY HARRY C. selves. 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