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VOLUME 38 NUMBER 14 DECEMBER 8 - 14, 2005 250
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By Rosalie Peck family. Pearl Harbor and apprecia cal questions, such as 'what if Feature Writer St. Petersburg, Florida, is tion and honor to them, their this? and what if that?' Well, a city steeped in history. parents and all veterans, we we ended up signing a bunch Honoring A Family Among pioneer sfettlers, salute: of papers that were real. And Of Patriotic Sons were black families who Willie Seay, 80, as "they" say, the rest is his arrived, with high hopes for (deceased); World War 11, tory," he said. Mr. Seay Each year at this time a better life when the city Marine Corps, three years. served in the army from we pause to remember the was young. Among them, Mr..Seay is well-remem 1948 to 1978. "I was in the tragedy that precipitated the the family Seay, (pro bered as one of St. Peters medical corps in Korea and start of World War ll. A well- nounced "Say"). In 1926, burg's first black policemen. Germany," he said. "My remembered time of death, William Seay^nd his wife, Johnny Seay, 80, worst experience was in sacrifice, survival, heroism, Freddie Dell, and their two (deceased); World War 11. Vietnam because, when we promises and hope. A time baby boys, Willie and John Marine Corps, three years. were under siege, soldiers when "We must do this and ny, arrived in St. Petersburg Rufus Seay, 78, World were restricted as to how we that to assure that it never from Americus, Georgia. War 11, Navy, one year, Sea could respond. The govern Local military family the Seay's have given many years in happens again" was repeated They established a home at man 1st Class. '.'I was four ment system controlled and support of their country from Pearl Horbour to the pre- time and time again. Each Fairfield Avenue and 28th teen when the attack on Pearl restricted soldiers ability to sent.L-r Earl Seay sr 78yrs old(Army) and son Earl Seay jr year we honor veterans who, Street South, near Gibbs Harbor came," he said. I was return fire. It was a terribly 41 yrs old(Army) brother Douglas Seay, 76 yrs old went to war, lived, and died High School. In time, a tenth drafted at eighteen. I was helpless feeling. My best (Army)and Rudolph C. Seay 74 yrs old (Army), and not pic tured is Rufus Seay 78yrs old (Navy). serving our country. We will son was bom to this "all proud to serve. I achieved military experience was that never forget the infamous boy" family. With the death something of value being in I became a man. I grew up. what happened, I imagined was when eighteen black attack on Pearl Harbor that of Mrs. Seay's sister, they the service. I gained a great Quickly, also, my long the smoke I saw in the sky soldiers were ambushed and quiet Sunday morning on became parents of eleven deal of experience that ambition to become a lab was from the attack. One found dead." December?, 1941. Sons, when her young helped me get to where I am technician was realized. I benefit of service life was Earl Seay, Jr., (41 year This commentary is a fol nephew, Frank, (now today," he said. "There were was able to go to lab school. learning about different Peo old son of Earl Sr.), Army, low-up of the September 14, deceased), came to live with only three black men in my After service I worked as lab ple; cultures and different 1998 to present time. Desert 2005 story, "World War 11: them. The children all company. I learned to be technician in the VA hospital races," he said. Storm/Desert Shield, and Sixty Years Later," celebrat attended Jordan Elementary independent as an individual system and became supervi Rudolph Seay, Sr., 74, Operation Iraqi Freedom: "I ing the end of the war that School and Gibbs High. The among people of mixed sor of outpatient lab service Army, Korean conflict: Like was in Germany for two followed. That report fea family worshipped at races. Following time in the until my retirement in 1992." his brother, Earl, Rudolph years. I learned the language ing aircraft and ship equip was nineteen when, I guess tured two local military men Moore's Chapel AME military I attended Gibbs Earl Seay, 75, Army, was also eleven at at the time well enough to communi ment," he said. Mr.- Seay you could say, I got tricked and four women, all unrelat Church. Vocational School under the, Korean. Conflict, two years of the Pearl Harbor attack. cate at a functional level," he describes himself as a high- into joining the Army. Better Six brothers (and a son), GJ. Bill and studied sheet in service; Army Reserves At 18 he volunteered for ser said. ed except by common ejje.rgv 'person, active in yet, you could say, three bud threads of military services" served in. the military. Fred, and general metal "work five years; PFC. "I was vice, served three years, and Fine 0/ Zfee six surviving activities of interest to him dies and I, tricked ourselves. and experiences of Clarence Walter, (deceased), Ralph, under the instruction of Mr. eleven when Pearl Harbor was discharged as Corporal. brothers and Earl Jr., con such as computer knowl While students at Gibbs "Shad" Williams, (Marines); Charles, and cousin Frank, Joseph Albury. And later was attacked," he said. "I "My Company was the "Red tinue as residents of St. edge and profitable use of High, Robert Thompson, William "Bill" Howard, (deceased), were too young. worked in the steel industry was playing ball in the yard Ball Express," he said. "We Petersburg. Douglas, with the technology^ and another fun-loving (Army); Theo Peck The following vignettes in Boston. Until 1991, I that afternoon when I saw a were an all-black company his wife, the former Nadine Douglas Seay, 76,' Kore schoolmate, whose name I (WACS); Sheryl Miller Har are glimpses of seven patri worked part time as security huge Cloud of smoke rise in on extremely dangerous Manuel, resides in Tampa, an War and Vietnam Con can't recall, and I, led by vey, (Army); Carmen Bes- otic men of the Seay family, officer at the Enoch Davis the sky. I wondered what it missions, delivering ammu where they have lived since flict; Army, twenty four high-spirited .Clarence selli, (Navy); and Yataye who, proudly represent one Center. In 1993 I retired was. Then my father, listen nition by trucks on the front Mr. Seay's discharge from years, Staff Sergeant: "I was McNeill, on a prank went to Keaton, (Navy); Today's local family's sacrifice to war from ECI, (now Raytheon), ing to the radio, called us line. The best thing I learned service. twelve when Pearl -Harbor an army recruitihg station story is about seven local from World War 11, to the where I was principal techni inside and told us about Pearl being in the service was sur was attacked,1.' he said. "I asking a bunch Of hypotheti military meh of the same present time. In memory of cian in designing and build Harbor. When he told us vival. The Worst experience HUD Announces $18.7 Million To Support Housing And Service Programs For Persons Arid Families With HIV/AIDS Tampa - Hundreds of country will help 545 fam awarded funding will help cities and states based on persons with HIV/AIDS ilies to find the housing 545 households to find the number of AIDS cases who are either homeless and services they need to transitional supportive reported to the Centers for or at extreme risk of living stay healthy. housing for the next three Disease Control and on the streets will find a "In keeping with the years and will seek to Prevention. HUD's formu new home because of theme of this year's World move these families into la grants are managed by $18.7 million in funding AIDS Day, HUD is more permanent arrange 121 local and state juris awarded by the Depart "Keeping the Promise' to ments with greater self dictions, which coordinate ment of Housing and work with exceptional sufficiency. In addition to AIDS housing efforts with Urban Development. local programs that serve the HUD funding these other HUD and communi HUD Secretary the most vulnerable programs will stimulate ty resources. This year, Alphonso Jackson made among us," said Jackson. another $23.5 million HUD is making available the announcement in "These local projects pro from other public and pri a total of $282 million in Tampa, Florida on last vide real housing solu vate sources so they can HOPWA funds to help Secretary Jackson, Senator Martinez,Tampa Mayor Pam lofio, tions for those who might further assist their clients. communities provide Councilman Ernest Williams, City of St Petersburg, FL, Thursday on the eve of housing for this special HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson addressing the Gulf Coast Michael Berstein CEO with members of the Board of World AIDS Day and said otherwise be calling the Ninety percent of streets their home." HOPWA funds are dis needs population. lewish Family Services lnc at AIDS memorial park in Directors of the Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services . the funding to 16 model ” ’ Tampa Fla. programs around' the The local programs tributed by formula to Wh Ats Inside —------Lota/ AKA Chapter Celebrates Gibbs and Boca Ciega Hobbled Football Star New Prime Minister 50 Years of Service Basketball Teams Clash Battles The NFL of Ivory Coast The Challenger. Index
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The Weekly Challenger Office: December marks 50 years since by the division” oyer the last five years, It Doesn’t Mean A Thing If 2500 M.L. King Jr. (9th) Street South Rosa Parks sat down on nearly 20 percent of the division’s St. Petersburg, FL 33705 that bus in Montgomery,' lawyers left in fiscal 2005, “in part They Only Have Bling? (727) 896-2922 Alabama, and the young because of a buyout program that some As if graying They may not mean it thus, but the Fax (727) 823-2568 the Dr. Martin Luther King lawyers believe was aimed at pushing hair, the new wrinkles inevitable message is that the accumula email: [email protected] emerged as a prophet out those who did not share the adminis and the aching joints tion of expensive things somehow www.theweeklychallenger.com for the Civil Rights tration’s conservative views on civil aren’t enough, there is increases the owner’s worth. Not his or • • • • • by: Rev. Jesse Movement. How far rights laws.” Additionally, it was report this evidence that I am her net worth as measured on a financial THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best L Jackson Sr },ave we come as a ed that “dozens” of those who remained getting older: Concern disclosure sheet —- for that, if certainly lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his nation since then? with the agency were reassigned “to by: Debora about where the next counts — but worth on the human scale. human and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no The movement ended legal handle immigration cases instead of Mathis generation is headed. As we all know, that scale doesn’t give a man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the apartheid in America. African civil rights litigation.” Seems I am becoming damn what you’ve got in the garage. firm belief that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. Americans have a right to sit anywhere The Civil Rights Division’s turmoil tsk-tskier by the day. Or do we all know that? I’m not so on that bus, to use the restaurants and is mirrored at the Equal Employment I realize that young adult celebrities sure we’re all on that page anymore, libraries, to go to the same schools. Opportunity Commission, and in aren’t necessarily representative of their even though black Americans have put Separate but equal has been condemned enforcement of contract compliance to peers — if they were, they wouldn't be personal integrity above personal prop by the courts; integration and equal civil rights laws. Bush’s first act after called celebrities — but that may be in erty since time immemorial. It no opportunity is the law of the land. Katrina struck was to use his power to assets, only. In other words, P. Diddy longer seems to matter how one accu African Americans have the right to waive federal fair labor standards, equal undoubtedly has a lot more than the mulates wealth — i.e., the soul’s direc vote, backed by a Voting Rights Act that employment regulations and restrictions I average 30-something or 20-something tions — as much as it does the level of affords the Justice Department a prior on illegal immigrants. He used the catas or, for that matter, any-gomething. What that wealth. If that’s what's going on, review of all changes in voting proce trophe to gut federal laws in favor of I wonder is whether he wants more. we’re in trouble; dures in the states marred by a history of state rights. Yes — and this is the most telling In my world, many of the indices legalized discrimination. Now the Voting Rights Act is in thing — it’s values that have me sweat used to delineate the haves and have- ing. Specifically, I’m worried that the nots — figures I often use in this column The movement that Dr. King helped question. The president has failed Ito generation behind me is too materialis to decry socio-economic disparities — inspire produced a change in national commit to. renewal of its enforcement tic; too hung up on having things that would be rendered moot. The larger policy. Thurgood Marshall’s legal strate procedures. The Justice Department can be sized up and -shown off; too society could not deny us and exclude us gies rallied the Constitution against the punted on the laws Georgia had passed The Weekly Challenger excessive and indulgent; too into what because’ we would not want in to begin trampling of basic rights . We have come that put new obstacles in the path of is distributed they wear, drive and live in and not with. They could keep the cavernous a long way. poor and black voters. It took a court in the following cities: enough into the quality of their lives or, homes that are more than their occu But we still have a long road to trav appeal to challenge those laws. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa as Dr. King put it, the content of their pants need in the first place. They could el. We can ride on the bus; but public All this is truly dangerous because, character. Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor keep the fancy, pricey cars. They could transport is less accessible and more as Katrina exposed in its wake, the gulf Please don’t mistake this for a ser keep all that bling hanging from their Crystal River • Dunnellon expensive than ever. We can go to the between rich and poor grows larger, and mon on sacrifice or even modesty. Into necks and wrists. Let them get over- Bradenton • Sarasota • Palmetto same schools, bui neighborhoods segre the poor remain disproportionately peo each life a little bling should fall. But is whelmbed by false competitions, work gated by race and class have produced ple' of color. Since the public face of some of this celebration of the high life ing themselves ragged, and never feel schools more segregated than ever. And poverty is not white, America’s poverty beginning to creep into the worshipful? ing the . satisfaction of “enough.” The Weekly Challenger those separate schools are still scarred programs are impoverished. We deny j Or is it just my dotage showing? In my world, having what you need by a. savage:inequality Jn funding, in poor children an equal opportunity from ! Much has changed, no doubt, since —- and maybe a little extra — would be Published weekly on Thursdays by quality teachers, in facilities and equip the start - and pay far more iri truancy, the decades when I was in my 20s and sufficient in the tangibles department. The Weekly Challenger ment. Some students go to schools with crime, and sickness at the backend. And 30s. Back then, the only young black The real riches would come in having a 2500 M.L. King St. S. computers in every classroom. Others this is true even though most poor peo celebrity was the occasional movie star, house full of honest, compassionate, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 go to schools that can’t afford to give ple are not black. They are young, sin R&B group or athlete. We all knew they intelligent, tolerant people with a sense (727) 896-2922 them each a textbook, gle, female and white. Most poor people' made a lot of money, at least relatively of humor and a honor about them. SUBSCRIPTION RATES The days of the Klan are over; but are not lazy; they work every day that speaking, but we weren’t exposed to No tax man could put a lien on it. Mail one of the fastest growing industries in they can. their extravagances; save for the occa No arsonist could bum it down. No thief $30 for 1 year states across the country, particularly After the Civil Rights Movement sional profile in Ebony. There was no could take it. Now, that’s what you call those of the segregated South, is the ended segregation and gained the right MTV or BET or VH1 to smother us with priceless. SINGLE COPY prison-industrial complex. Our prosecu to vote, Dr. King turned his attention to their images. Surely I must be getting all worked . 25 cents torial system which is scarred by contin the reality of economic inequality. He To wit, most of us assumed we were up over nothing. Surely most of the destined for average life and, I believe, ued discrimination is locking up record challenged America to provide every I younger generation are true to their her Continental* United States, Hawaii, most of us were content to dream about itage, which knows that material things and disproportionate numbers of African child with a healthy start. He called on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands the house and the car and the clothes, have their place, but it’s not a very American men. We have the right to the country to provide every person with proud and satisfied to have a house, a important one, not really. Talk to me, ATTENTION POSTMASTER: vote, but record numbers of African a decent job that could lift a family out car and something decent to put on our children. Reassure me that you under Send all address changes to Americans are stripped of that right by of poverty. He wanted a hand up, not a | backs. Oversized, diamond-encrusted stand it don’t mean a thing if you only The Weekly Challenger laws turning those convicted of felons hand out. And he knew that could only crosses and Cristal dripping from have bling. 2500 M.L. King St. S. who have paid their debt to society of be done at the federal level, that leaving St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Waterford goblets? Never crossed our — Deborah Mathis is a nationally their voting rights for ever. it to the 'states would only give hew minds. syndicated' columnist and former White Worse, the great progress made over license to those who saw equal opportu- I NO PAPER? Of course, I’m happy to see that so House correspondent for the Gannett If you have not received your paper during the last decades now is under siege. The nity as a threat not a promise. many of our young folks can now afford News Service. She is the author of two delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 second reconstruction is over; the new The rollback of voting rights and such sweet luxury. I only .wish they books, Yet A Stranger: Why Black reaction has set in. Once more states’ civil rights enforcement must be con were less ostentatious about it. I wish Americans Still Don’t Feel at Home and DEADLINES rights advocates dominate the halls of fronted and stopped. 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1 I THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER X - 14.2005 3 MIDTOWN NEWS
Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Celebrates 50 Years of Service; Shaping Lives and Building Legacies.
PART 3: “Impacting Our Community Through Programs and Scholarships”
“Service to all Omega Chapter has College. mankind” is the motto for donated over $700,000 to Over the years, Alpha Kappa Alpha community organizations the financial support for Sorority Inc., and is syn and service projects that academic programs grew onymous With the history enhance the community with the establishment of of the Zeta Upsilon as well as educational several additional scholar Omega Chapter over the scholarships to deserving ships. at St. Petersburg last fifty years. For fifty students. College and the years, the Zeta Upsilon For fifty years the University of South Omega Chapter has Chapter has also played Florida., and fundraising strived to serve the needs an integral role in devel activities such as Ms. of the African-American oping educational and Fashionetta, the Calendar community in St. cultural programs that Girl Contest, the Ebony Petersburg. Through enhance opportunities for Fashion Fair and the more involvement and financial African-American youth. recently the Debutante support, the Chapter has In 1960 the Junior Artist Scholarship Cotillion been able to make a posi Program was established were also utilized to gen tive difference in our for the purpose of discov erate scholarship funds. community. Zeta ering and encouraging For fifty years Upsilon Omega has 'a youth with artistic talents. Zeta Upsilon Omega has Ebony Fashion Fair Committee - circa 1976 long history of supporting Early educational projects committed itself to serv such community pro included Career and ing the needs of the com grams including the Vocational Seminars, munity. Zeta Upsilon Sickle Cell Association, Workability Seminars Omega is proud to recog NAACP, Urban League and tutoring programs nize the longstanding and the American evolving into the commitment to service by Cancer Society. Chapters present flag its Chapter members and Ms. Debutante Sakira Hadley - 2005 Since it’s incep ship program, the AKA the original “Fifteen tion in 1955, Zeta Upsilon Akademy. Pearls of ZUO” several of Omega has played an In the early years whom are still actively integral role in the com .of the Chapter it’s mem involved in the Chapters munity. With early sup bers recognized that in activities. port of projects such as addition to academic sup • Please continue to cele the Annual Emancipation port financial support of brate this milestone % Program and the African American youth anniversary with Zeta Community Harmony would be necessary for Upsilon Omega as they Workshop the Chapter has African-American youth “Celebrate 50 Years of continued to support the' to pursue their college Service: Shaping Lives: needs of ’ the St. educational dreams. and Building Legacies Petersburg African- Without hesitation the during the weekend of American community and Chapter established and December 16th-18th community at-large. To maintained revolving loan here in St. Petersburg. Providing Charitable Donation -1998 I— date, the Zeta Upsilon funds at St. Petersburg Alpha Kappa Alpha 1976 Calendar Contest ST, AI
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AKA Calendar Girl Contest -1976 Junior Artist Brianna Forde - 2002 Crowning of Ms. Fashionetta -1999 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2005 Christmas Parade In Hosts Holiday Dinner Dance & Gala Downtown St. Petersburg 22nd Street Photos by Norman E. Jones II Redevelopment “Deck the Halls” with lots much for them to ‘get down’. of Christmas ornaments and Each year, Alpha Phi Corporation Hosts children’s toys, but clear the Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosts• dance floor. Last Saturday this holiday affair, and the pro Its Annual Town evening, the Theta Eta ceeds that are derived from ; Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi ticket sales are used for the Meeting Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of St. rocking and rhythmic sounds organizations’ Operational Petersburg hosted it’s annual of the Johnny Robinson Fund, which includes benefit ; The 22nd Streeet Redevelopment Corporation Holiday Dinner Dance & Gala. Group. Robinson alternated donations to various commu- I will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, The festivities took place at between R&B ballads, such as nity charities. December 15,2005, at 6:30 a.m. in the Main Street the Palazzo Di Oro (previously the Blue Notes ever-popular In addition, guests are office located at 1027 22nd Street S„ St. known as The Regency Hotel), tune, “If You Don’t Know Me asked to bring a toy to the din Petersburg. The meeting will provide information 34th Street, South. This was By Now” to finger-popping ner dance with them. Toys that about the orgranization’s programs, along with a the sixth year that the event dance numbers, such as are donated are taken and report of its activities during 2005. Please call has been sponsored by the Marvin Gaye’s “Come Dance given to the Enoch Davis | Sheryl Miller Harvey, Main Street manager at Alpha’s, and each year the With Me”. Every now and Center to increase the total j (727) 322-8129. The meeting is open to the public. event has been a “sold-out” then, Robinson would change toys that they give away under Refreshments will be served. success. the pace musically that their annual Christmas pro Happy and festive guests allowed the guests to do the gram. kicked up their heels to the ‘electric slide’. It didn’t take THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8 - 14. 2005 MIDTOWN NEWS continued Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. St. Petersburg Hosts ‘Breakfast With Santa*
by; Rick Gee dance moves, or having price of $3.50 is charged with their personal pho their faces painted with Weekly Challenger for the hot breakfast con tographs with Santa and cute and fascinating sisting of grits, eggs, Correspondent Mrs. ClauS the children designs. Laughter and bacon, sausage, orange also received ‘treat bags’ smiles were abundant juice, cold or hot cereal, containing Christmas Photo by Rick Gee “Jingle bells, jingle from both the children and Danish sweet cakes. pencils, Christmas activi Photo by Rick Gee Helping out at the Arts & Crafts table: Left to Right. bells, jingle all the way. and the parents in atten Proceeds from the break ty pads, a small toy and Santa Claus (Kenny Belle) and Mrs. Claus (Yvonne Quina Jones, Brittany Brown, Raven Bookei, Kynya Oh what fun it is to ...” dance. The Delta Sigma fast are to benefit various chocolate candy, topped Alsup) with children. Bottom left is the President of Dixon, Mykiala Philpot. attend the “Annual Theta Sorority deserves a community service pro off with red and white the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sharon Wilson. Top Breakfast With Santa” “Hats Off’ for their pro jects. There were also candy canes. On a more right is the Chairperson of the Breakfast For Santa event sponsored by the St. motion, sponsorship and several types of arts and serious note, there was committee, Kathy Cason. Petersburg Alumni culminating a true com crafts activities made also a ‘Health Hut’ with Chapter of Delta Sigma munity event. This is an available .for the chil Community Resource Theta Sorority, Inc. and experience for the entire dren’s participation. In information made avail co-sponsored by the City family, and is apropos addition to photographs able to families m need of of St. Petersburg. Last coming at the end of each taken with Santa Claus services such as the Saturday, at the PTEC on year bringing the entire (Kenny Belle, St. Health Department, 34th Street, South community together as Petersburg Police Family Resources, approximately one hun one united family. Department) and Mrs. Family Needs and Family dred twenty-five children The chairperson for Claus (Yvonne Alsup, Counseling. This year’s enjoyed a conversation this year’s ‘Breakfast’ Delta Sigma Theta soror), Breakfast program con with Santa and Mrs. was Ms. Kathy Cason. there were stations where cluded with a live enter Claus, and if they wanted, She says that each year, the children could receive tainment presentation by a photograph also. It was on the first Saturday in personalized Christmas the Mt. Zion Progressive Photo by Rick Gee a heartwarming sight to December, the Delta’s apple ornaments. Mind Group. Parents and children in line getting breakfast cafeteria see the children enjoying host a grand breakfast The Christmas good Photo by Rick Gee style. a hot breakfast, writing serving parents and chil ies were continued with Children in the Photo: left, to right - (Sisters) Morgan Rock, Madison Rock, McKenzie Rock with Santa Claus letters to Santa, practicing dren from infancy to 16 door prizes given away on and Mrs. Claus. a few intricate ‘Step” years of age. A modest the hour, and to go along
currently residing in St. performance tells a story taking (almost heart stop Cirque Du Soleil Petersburg said, “I’ve of life.” ping) acrobatics acts to been with Cirque Du Seraphine Barnes finish; it is understand Comes To Midtown Soleil for three years, we brought his wife Kwasi able why almost 2,500 need more people of color for her birthday. This was people filled the Grand to see this life experience. their first show; after Chapiteau. Each person by: Norman E. Jones II “VAREKAI,” which thing is possible. , You see the fire and it is wards they gave the will leave with a different Weekly Challenger means “Where Ever.” The The name Cirque Du amazing to watch. thumbs up signs with feeling. That is what Correspondent main character falls from Soleil means to provoke, Working with everyone is huge smiles. Everyone Cirque Du Soleil touring the sky with broken invoke from within your like family.” owes it to himself or her company wants to, hap (HIP) Years ago the wings, rising back to life self with feelings, to Martha Carmona han self to see at least one pen. circus came to St. and realizing that this new touch the emotions of dles the Art Gallery where Cirque Du Soleil show. Varekai is here for a Petersburg. Before then, strange planet has beauti happiness, be proud, and fabulously decorated The performers are from limited engagement until the carnivals visited our ful natural creatures that experience new begin mask, clothing, feathers 14 different countries. Is Dec. 31. As you hear the communities. This month accept and nurture him. nings. The various perfor and pictures of their it a circus, play, magic sounds, beautiful songs,
The Cirque Du Soleil is in When he falls in love with mances (a total of 12) are • Photo by Norman E. Jones II shows; are for sale. She show, sporting event, see the lights and constant town. the beautiful butterfly meant to touch the emo Marlette Hayward sells programs outside of of Cirque said, “I’m originally from acrobatic performance or movements all over the On Dec. 1 the blue- who transforms (through tions pf everyone who Du Soleil to the East parking lot at Tropicana Field. Mexico City. I’ve been artistic costume display of stage or up over head, be arid-yellow Grand a series of mind-boggling, watches. Consider the with Cirque Du Soleil for unusual'designs? It is all prepared to be dazzled; Chapiteau at the twist and turns) into a names: “La Nouba” at “Saltimbanco,” “Corteo,” spoke with Steven a little over a year and of this and more. fascinated^ amazed, Tropicana Field parking woman, he then decides Walt Disney World Resort and “Varekai”touring Bishop, who plays the each day is like new, As you watch men, thrilled and wishing for lot the Cirque Du Soleil to marry and stay in this in Orlando, “Myste’re,” around the world. Las befuddled magician, (he everyone works so well women, children, young more. We were. Tickets brought their third incred new world. He learns that “
Community Service Ebony Scholars Academic Bring a surge of joy into your life... Announcement Merry Christmas, and Happy Kwanzaa to all. We Club Making Christmas Laugh with a child! will be hosting our 2nd Annual Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 15, 2005, 11 a.m. Dreams Come True Learn about volunteer Several of our Midtown students received their opportunities for adults 30+ high- diploma and we want to. present them with and how you can make a Certificates of Completion. We need you; family A Christmas Gala The Ebony Scholars seasdn. difference in the life of a child. members and friends, to help as we “celebrate their including luncheon is envisioned a project to The Ebony Scholars • Be a mentor successes.” being planned by the enrich the lives of chil Academic Club is com • No experience necessary Please join us Thursday, December 15, 2005. Ebony Scholars for dren who reside with prised of African • A couple of hours a week Bring a family member, bring a friend to help us cele Saturday, December 10, someone other than their American students who • On-going training brate and recognized our honorees. Refreshments will 2005 at the James B. primary parents. These are high school achieving • Social activities be served. For additional information please contact Sanderlin Center, to bene children now live with students and who are For additional information, Brenda Nelson, Technology Supervisor, 727-896-8024 fit approximately 50 chil grandparents, aunts, or a actively engaged in cur call Betty at (727) 538-7460, or stop by the Midtown Technology Center, 1501 16th dren and their extended non-relative. The Ebony ricular and extra- curricu ext 3013. Street South, St Petersburg, Florida. caregivers. Each child Scholars believe that lar activities at their will receive a gift and the these children and their needs. The James B. “Give a little love to a child and you get a great deal back” - John Ruskin Ebony Scholars are hop caregivers need to know Sanderlin Center is locat ing that they will be able that the community cares ed at 2335 22nd Avenue Adopt -A- Grandchild to raise money to buy sev about them and wants South, St. Petersburg. SUPPORT THE BLACK PRESS eral gifts for each child. them to enjoy the holiday serving Pinellas County since 1980
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< THE WEEKLY CH ALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8 - 14. 2005 5 TAMPA BAY AREA NEWS 1 Gibbs Gladiators and The Boca Ciega Pirates Clash on the Courts THE ticket line at the door was By Chris Robinson beginning to extend well The Weekly Challenger into the parking lot. Ms. ART Bonita Holmes, the Ath In a duel between two letics Coordinator for the of the top three high Gibbs High School was school basketball teams in helping with crowd con OF LIVIN' St. Petersburg, Gibbs trol during the JV game. Norman E. Jones II High School and Boca Ms. Holmes, who thought Ciega High School pre the game would be close pared for what was to be a tonight, said “I’m very Reflecting On A Forty Four Year bam burner according to hopeful for the Gibbs one of Gibbs player’s par team. I think they are a Sports Journalism Career ents. As the students, par good team and hive a I have been writing included the entire see OSU play in the big Major League Baseball ents and fans filed into chance to win tonight” A about a variety of sport Columbus City League stadium. Whenever I Games in Cleveland, Bogie’s gym as Boca St. Petersburg Police ing events and athletics athletic programs. Since didn’t get a ticket to see Ohio and the Baseball Ciega High is often Officer Mike Hawkins from a local and nation then, I have traveled the game, I would sim Hall of Fame induction called, there were rum worked the crowd con al African - American throughout the country ply wait until the end of of Larry Doby in Coop blings of declarations that trol, he stated, “These Photo' by Chris Robinson prospective since' my writing about sports for the third quarter when erstown, New York. I each school would .pre kids have a good chance sophomore year at His various African - Amer the gate attendants went also covered the opening vail. Boca Ciega, Gibbs, to win. They play well Boca Players wait for Gibbs Tracy Parks to put the ball in play toric East High School ican Weekly Publica off duty. Then everyone of the Negro League and Lakewood High together because most of in Columbus, Ohio. In tions. just walked in the stadi Baseball Museum in Schools were all unde them hang around togeth for an exciting game. ence between the two the fall of 1959, Mr. Bill I was first intro um to see the end of the Kansas City, Missouri in feated as each of the er” speaking of the Gibbs Both Gibbs and Boca teams. Emanuel Simpkins Bell, Sports Editor of duced to the world of game. 1997. schools started the early players. Darren Ham Ciega’s cheerleaders were began to spearhead an the Ohio Sentinel, sports in 1952 as a I remember getting As I wind down my season with 3 wins and no mond Assistant Vice Prin cheering and getting the offense that was difficult offered me the opportu seven-year old kid in free tickets to attend the career in writing com losses. cipal/ Athletics Director crowd ready for a basket for Coach Larry Mur nity to write a weekly Flytown. A couple of OSU - Indiana contest munications for the People arrived at the at Boca Ciega saw things ball showdown. At the phy’s Gibbs Gladiators to feature sports article friends of mine and I in September 1954. We Black Press, I will con gym around 6:15 pm and differently; he thought the jump Boca Ciega took defend. Simpkins and about the school’s pro would meet on the cor received the tickets as tinue to make efforts to it was already half full as Boca team would prevail. control of the ball and as Daniels shooting grams, ner of Buttles and Harri part of a citywide safety describe the successes of Gibbs and Boca’s junior At jump time there Gibbs settled into their increased the lead to 10 When I was cut son and walk the 10 patrol program. OSU African American Ath varsity (JV) teams were was standing room only defense, Trayce Macon of points. With just 32 sec from the basketball team blocks to the Ohio State defeated the Hoosiers letics. Just as in 1959,1 already playing, and the and everyone was poised Boca hit a jump shot for onds left in the game, at East, I immediately University campus. 28-0 on their way to the will be attending these the first points of the Emanuel Simpkins sank a invited myself to the Stanley Biles, Robert National Championship. sporting events free of game. The first half was free throw to seal a victo press box to cover the Johnson and Sylvester In the last forty charge. played just as expected; ry for Boca. Gibbs fans sport. I was able to Blackwell were “News years, I.have covered the lead went back and began to file out of the accomplish a variety of paper Boys.” We sold several major events for Norman E. Jones II forth as Gibbs controlled gym. There were words things at the same time. special “Stadium Edi African American may be reached by mail, the first quarter with a 16 shouted across the court (1) I got into the game tions” of local newspa Newspapers. I have cov telephone and electron -12 lead. Boca Ciega to the Boca fans, “We’ll without having to pay pers prior to the Buck ered many national ically. Please mail your began the second quarter meet again - and the Gla the .25 cent admission eye’s football games. I events for our readers. I comments or sugges with Emanuel Simpkins diators will be victori price, (2) I could drink made up to seven dollars cannot tell you how tions to: Heritage Inter hitting shots from all over ous.” all the free and soft a game. much I enjoyed being on national Press, Historic the court. Just as Boca Emanuel Simpkins of drinks I wanted, and These were the days the scene of such events Open Air Station, Post Ciega began to pull away Boca Ciega lead all scor have my own by-line in when policeman were as, the ’89 “Earth Office Box 1034, St. from Gibbs,Tracy Parks a ers with 23 points as the Black Weekly news given tickets by people Quake” World Series in Petersburg, FL 33731 freshman transfer from Lamorya Daniels and paper. who had extras to pass Francisco, Califor or call (727) 895-4126. St. Petersburg Catholic Trayce Macon each had San This made me feel along to the kids who nia and the ‘97 National His Email address is: High School entered the 15 for Boca Ciega. Al important. wanted to go to the Basketball All-Star [email protected]. game and began to rain 3 Bostic of Gibbs finished The following year, game. I was a recipiant game. I was happy to pointers from deep out with 14 points as my weekly feature of many free tickets to cover the ’81 and ’97 side. Gibbs fought back to Emanuel Bell had 12 end the first half dead points and freshman Gibbs Cheerleaders look on as the game is about to locked at 31-31. Tracy Parks ended up begin. The second half with 11 points for the Gla proved to be the differ diators.
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The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Health Department Offers Free Diabetes Self Management Classes
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section, Inc., has The Pinellas County Health Department wants to spread the word that FREE diabetes self-management classes announced sponsorship opportunities for the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership are available to residents of St. Petersburg; Classes are conducted every Monday evening, except holidays 6- Breakfast, set for Monday, January 16, 2006, 7:30 a.m., at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth 8pm, Enoch Davis Center- 1111 18th Avenue South, St. Petersburg. Please call 727-824-4113 to register. Avenue North, St. Petersburg. For more information, contact Dianne Speight’s, president, National Council of Negro women, Inc., P.O. Box 11474, St. Petersburg, 33733 or call 727-896-6556. 2006 Individual Artist Grants Available
Hillsborough County: Applications for the 2006 Individual Artist Grants are currently available from the Arts The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Council of Hillsborough County in both hard copy and through online requests. The Individual-Artist Grants are awarded to artists in the performing, visual, literary, dance and music disciplines who have demonstrated a The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival (TBBHF) will begin January 13, 2006 and end on January 21,2006. level of expertise in their chosen field. . The forms can be obtained by contacting the Arts Council at The Festival will kick off on the 13th with two special events; The TBBHF Golf Tournament and the TBBHF 813.276.8250 or by going online at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/arts_council. Gala. Other events during the Festival week include: The Signature TBBHF Street Festival, TOBA Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Breakfast, Battle of the Bands, TBBHF Living History Series, USF Speaker Series SEPIA Of Pinellas Couny, Inc. featuring Archbishop Desmond TuTu (South African Civil Rights Leader), Black on Black Rhyme and the Negro Baseball League Exhibit, just to name a few of the special activities planned throughout the Tampa Bay Sepia of Pinellas County Inc. to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration on Sunday, January communities. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor to this great event, feel free to visit our website at 15,2006. Speaking will be Bishop Ayakoa Watkins of St. Petersburg. The theme will be “Remember! Celebrate! www.tampablackheritage.org where you will find the 2006 Sponsor packet. For additional information about Act! A Day On...Not a Day Off!” Banquet to be held at the Clearwater Aquatic/Reereation Complex. Please call placing ads in the program, or adding your organization as a participant of the Festival call our offices at (888) Kellis Gleen at (727) 461-3802 or Alma Bridges at (727) 443-3719 for more information. 224-1733 ext. 143. Spoken Word Poetry Slam The Nite Riders Van Club The Nite Riders Van Club will be celebrating it’s Annual'Christmas Extravaganza Dance on Saturday, Decem The African-American Arts Council Presents Spoken Word Poetry Slam every 1 st and 3rd Saturday of every ber 16, 2005 at the Sons of Italy Bingo Hall, located at 3615 37th Street Avenue South, St. Petersburg. 8:00 month - Starting December 3, 2005 at 8:00 pm located at Simply Natural Boutique, 1622 Central Avenue ,St. p.m. until..., Music DJ. All drinks and spirits will be free, compliments of the Van Club. For ticket information Petersburg, FL 33712. For more information, please call (727) 820-0240. This event is FREE. please call 321-3947.
The WBTT (Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe) St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center Business Training Schedule The WBTT (Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe) will be presenting Langston Hughes' hand-clapping, roof-raising The St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center (BAC) offers free business training and counseling sessions to musical inaugurating the Holiday Season, which is becoming a WBTT tradition. December 8-11 at BACKLOT, assist emerging and existing small businesses with business development. We are located at 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 2208 Industrial Boulevard in Sarasota at 47th St. East of Rt. 301. December 15-18 at GPAC in Sarasota at the GLENRIDGE East of Honore in Palmer Ranch PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: THURS., FRI., SAT., Eves. 301 (on the corner of 6th Street & 1st Av. S.). For further information, call (727) 893-7146 or visit our Web site 8:00 PM; SAT. MAT. 2:30; SUN. MAT. 5:00 PM Group Rates available. CALL (941) 363-9300 or www.wbtt.org. at http://www.stpete.org/bac.
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Program FREE Computer Classes The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Cars Program is a'charitable contribution plan that enables you to turn in your used car, van, truck or even boat and very likely receive two benefits you won't get from a regular deal New Computer Classes at the James B. Sanderlin Center beginning the week of December 12th, 2005, for both er trade-in (or from a holiday song). You'll get a good feeling and you may even get a tax- deduction. And if you youth and adults. For further information, please feel free to call the Center at (727) 321-9444. want this possible tax saving, remember to donate your vehicle to the foundation by December 31. To donate online go to www.kidney.org/support.
MLK DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE PARADE lpha Kappa Alpha VENDOR MEETINGS Sorority, Inc. Zeta Upsilon Omega For all vendors interested'in participating in the SCLC’s Annual MLK Parade, you must attend a Chapter Vendor Meeting at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Celebrates (727) 893-7096. Vendor placement will be given on a first come, first serve basis. 50th Chapter Anniversary Remaining meeting schedule;
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Senate Democratic Leader To Address Upcoming Conference
^T^ampa - Senate Democratic Leader Lesley I “Les” Miller, who made history last year by | being the first African American chosen to C ¥< - .JL. head both the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses, will be among the guest speakers at the upcoming 2005 Democratic Conference in Orlando. Miller, of Tampa, will be addressing the confer ence December 10, along with national Democrats including U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and for mer vice presidential candidate John Edwards. ■- “This is a chance for Democrats to move Florida from the punch lines of late night TV to the headlines of the nation’s newspaper.” Miller said. “It gives us a chance to showcase the ideas that once moved this nation from depression to prosperity, from war to peace, and from isolation to inspiration. I’m honored, to be among the speakers charting that path.” The 2005 State Conference will meet at Disney’s w*wn % • Contemporary Resort in Orlando on December 9, 10 and 11,2005. Is expected to be the largest State Con w ference in Florida history. More than 3,000 delegates Senate Democratic Leader Lesley “Les" Miller, Former Vice Presidential Candidate John Edwards, and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) from across the Sunshine State will be in attendance.
Investigators Excavate Site of 1951 USF Accepts First Bowl Bid In Civil Rights Activist Murders School History
By Travis Reed ate a crime scene more F I AMPA, Fla. This is the third MIMS, Florida (AP) than 50 years old. Even 1 (AP) - South time USF has been bowl Four Ku Klux Kian the new investigation I Florida's move eligible, but the previ ous two times they suf members are almost had grown cold until a .JL. to the Big East certainly to blame for month ago, when is already paying divi fered from the lack of the unsolved 1951 Beisler interviewed a dends for the nation's an affiliation with a bombing murders of man to whom one of the newest Division I-A major conference. The school's long-awaited two civil rights bombers had confessed. football program. The postseason debut will activists, investigators That interview "shook Bulls (6-5) are -headed come in the program's said recently. Florida everything we'd been tor the Meineke Car Attorney General's doing up to this point," Care Bowl in Charlotte, 100th game. N.C., despite finishing The Bulls were in Office investigator Beisler said. He Workers hired by the Florida Attorney General's the regular season with contention for the Big Frank Beisler would not declined to be more Office excavate the site, Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, where Harry and Harriette Moore's home in a two-game losing East title and the name the suspects or specific. Mims, Fla., was blown up on Christmas night in streak. They'll face league's automatic berth confirm whether most "We had a lot of 1951 in the Bowl Champi are still alive. At least extraneous individual prosecutors closed a The men were mem North Carolina State (6- onship Series until los one is dead, Beisler leads that didn't fit any several-year investiga bers of the Florida 5) in the New Year's tion into the Moore Kian, and had previous ing at Connecticut on said. thing until that day," he Eve game. ly belonged to the white "We went into this Nov. 26. Saturday Beisler and Attorney said. "We're going to murders in 1955, and year, most people night's 28-13 loss to General Charlie Crist solve this case. I'm pos then reopened the case supremacist group in conference champion coach in USF's relative USA, was picked to fin- announced that investi itive now." Moore; who briefly in 1978, without Georgia, Beisler said. thought we'd maybe bringing any charges. In The excavation could win a couple," coach West Virginia didn't ly brief history, was ish seventh among eight 1991, the Florida take from two weeks to Jim Leavitt said. "And hurt their standing with rewarded last week with teams in the Big East: Department of Law four months, depending we've shown a little bit the Meineke Car Care a contract extension The Bulls beat three Enforcement conducted bn how much evidence more than that. We've Bowl. that will pay him an teams that are bound for an investigation and a is recovered. The debris competed a little bit." "We are extremely average of $1 million bowls Louisville, Rut subsequent review in will be examined by the USF started its program happy to invite an per season through gers and Central Flori 2003, but evidence was FBI lab in Quantico, from scratch nine sea upstart program such as 2012. Under terms of da. Three of their five ruled insufficient to Virginia, Beisler said. sons ago and made the the University of South his old contract, he losses came against11 pursue any Suspect. Authorities know the leap to Division I-A as Florida," bowl execu receives a $25,000 ranked opponents Penn Crist reopened the suspects had experience an independent in 2001. tive director Will Webb bonus for getting the State, Miami and West case late last year. with dynamite, and The Bulls spent two said. "They have put up Bulls to their first bowl Virginia who also are "New evidence contin expect lab tests to show seasons in Conference a fight all season long appearance. headed for bowl appear ues to mount every day, it ignited the explosion, USA before bolting to to earn a bowl bid." USF, 4-7 in its last ances Florida Attorney Gen: Charlie Crist, right, and including today," Crist Beisler said. Even with the Big East this year. Leavitt, the only season -in Conference Evangeline Moore, daughter of civil rights leaders said. Three of the sus out further evidence Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore, walk the from the house, investi grounds of the family home in Mims, Fla., Friday, pects had previously Dec. 2, 2005 been' fingered by the gators would have FAMU Board Wants Interim enough evidence for an' gators were excavating organized the Brevard FBI, but were never charged. The fourth was indictment, he said. The the site where Harry County branch of the couple's daughter, and Harriette Moore's NAACP in the 1930s interviewed but never President To Stay Longer Evangeline Moore, said home was blown up On and worked to register considered a suspect by any agency, Beisler she hoped to finally Christmas night in 1951 black voters in an area ALLAHASSEE Thursday to develop a salary of $250,000, shaken up Florida A&M's said. Beisler said the close this painful chap the final phase of an of the state then ruled Fla. (AP) - The new contract offer but Bryant said she would leadership and lax man men planned the murder ter in her life. investigation relaunch by Jim Crow laws, died Florida A&M approved an immediate wait to see the board's agement. "A two-year when his house explod up to a year in advance, "I was coming home ed a year ago. They University $35,000 bonus to reward contract offer before extension would give us were searching for deto ed in Mims. He became and waited until Harry the two days after Board of Trustees Bryantwants for progress so far, deciding whether to enough time to get our Moore returned from a Christmas. When I got 9 nators and other evi the first official of the interim president Castell including balancing the accept it but was flattered arms around all the prob dence that could prove National Association visit to his mother-in- off the train, this is Bryant to stay on for up to university's budget and by the board's action. "I lems," trustee George \yhat type of explosive for the Advancement of law's house nearby to what hit me in the face: two more years at the staving off a funding cut have the serious commit Allen said. was used. Colored People killed set off the explosion. Your father's dead, your school that was reeling off by National Science ment to this university," Chairwoman Challis All the physical evi during the modern civil He said one was on mother's in the hospi from scandals, financial Foundation. Some issues, she said. "This is my Lowe also wanted Bryant dence from the FBI rights struggle. His wife lookout, two were in tal," she said. "What troubles and other prob though, remain unre alma mater." to remain in preparation investigation was died nine days later getaway vehicles and kind of Christmases do lems when she took the solved, including declin The decision was a for the university's 2008 destroyed, leaving from her injuries. the fourth was by the you think I had? What job 11 months ago. ing enrollment. vote of confidence for the investigators to re-cre The FBI and federal house setting off the kind of Christmas do accreditation renewal. blast. you think I still have? The board agreed last Hired at an annual blunt way that Bryant has
1 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8 - 14.2005 9 NATIONAL NEWS
A Hobbled Star Battles The NFL
Doctors say football left Victor Washington 'totally disabled.’Two decades later; the league still disagrees.
employers' benefits plans "I knew my knee was gave up seeking benefits from state laws. And going to hit first, and after his claim had though the law was there was nothing I could dragged on for five years. designed primarily to do about it," he(says. "I Former players cover pensions, the never complained about also say the player’s Supreme Court ruled in being hurt, be-cause I was union has turned its back 1987 that it covers other hurt all the time. That on retired players, favor benefits, such as disability whole year I played on ing active players instead. and health care, as well. that cracked kneecap." The union says The high court As his injuries the NFL's plan has been also has ruled that no mounted during his run well, providing valu punitive damages can be career, he says teams gave able benefits to eligible awarded in Erisa cases. him painkillers and players, while deterring That means there's little Valium so he could keep false aims. Doug Allen, downside to delaying or playing; "I took every assistant director of the resisting approval of a play like it was my last Players Association, says claim, since the worst that play—that's the only way the NFL has won most of can happen is that the to play," Mr. Washington the lawsuits filed against employer will later be says. it, which confirms the ordered to pay. For In 1976, knee trustees are right in the employees, however, the trouble sidelined him for first place. Of more than lack of punitive damages good. Leaving pro foot 20 lawsuits filed by means it is often difficult ball after nine years was Washington Was picked up by the San Francisco retired players the past to afford—-or even find— hard. At age 30, he sud 49ers in the 1970 NFL draft. He was the team's decade, all but four were legal representation. denly lost everything: rookie of the year in 1971-72, runner-up for that initially decided in favor These legal hur career, income, friends, honor in the NFC conference, and went to the Pro of the NFL plan, says Mr. dles were among the chal and identity. His marriage Bowl at the end of the season. Ell, the plan's lawyer. Of lenges Mr. Washington unraveled. He moved in those four, two were fac'ed when, several years with his grandmother in Mr. Pellmari says ers have severe disabili reversed on appeal, and after leaving the NFL, he .New Jersey and enrolled the league has studied ties as clear-cut as those two are pending in the found his health deterio in business courses at a players who had multiple wide receiver Darryl appeals court. rating. community college. In concussions and found Stingley, who was para "The number of times the The son of a 16- pain arid de-pressed, he that "they had all returned lyzed during a preseason courts have agreed shows year-old single mother in says, he couldn't concen to normal. Does that mean game in 1978. The more the quality of the leader New Jersey, he was reared trate or sit still. He didn't there may or may not be common injuries cited ship," says Mr. Allen. by a series of relatives. have health cover-age and problems 10 to. 15 years disability claims—cervi "One of the things he Blair Bunting/Getty Images When this family safety couldn't afford physical from now? I don't know, cal-spine injuries wants to make sure of is Victor Washington, holding trading cards from his days as a Pro Bowl player in the NFL with the San Francisco 49’ers. net unraveled, he spent therapy but the early objective osteoarthritis, knee, hip, that the plan is kept safe three of his teen years in Mr. Washington's says no." and other joint injuries so that the owners can an orphanage in exit after an injury wasn't Dr. Pellman says can't be as easily mea have confidence that the BY ELLEN E. SCHULTZ Elizabeth, N.J, unusual. NFL players on the NFL hasn't studied sured. Debilitating prob- bargain they made will be The Wall Street Journal He thrived in the average leave -after 3 2 former players' health leriis may not show up for upheld." new structure and devel years, most having been because they are no years and can be exacer Thanks to Erisa, oped his aptitude for foot hurt at some point. longer employees and are bated by use of painkillers the retirement-security ootball the player had several. for." ball, baseball and track. In Players from the 1960s to geographically scattered. and steroids, along with law, disability-plan propelled That was in 1986. Mr. Ell dismisses 1965, a recruiter for the 1980s played when hel About 130 former substance abuse. trustees have wide discre After years of more Mr. Washington's claim University of Wyoming mets and padding were NFL players file claims And when it tion in deciding who has a F appeals, evaluations, the that his football injuries saw him playing high more primitive arid when for disability benefits a comes to areas like liability, and their deci Victor Washington from status of Mr. Washington, have rendered him dis school football in rules on physical contact year, but few get them. depression or head sions are hard to chal an orphanage in now 59 years old, is back abled. "He says that foot Plainfield, N.J., and were looser. Team doctors Of the 7,561 ex injuries, determinations lenge. Claimants unhappy Elizabeth, N.J., to the in the hands of the NFL ball made him crazy," offered him a full scholar would prescribe potent players from the 1960s can be especially subjec with trustees' rulings must National Football League. plan for one final determi says Mr. Ell. Many foot ship. He played well at mixes of amphetamines until today covered by the tive. In Mr. Washington's follow an elaborate Erisa He starred as a rookie and nation. ball players, the lawyer Wyoming, but was and painkillers to keep plan, only 135 receive case, for example, the prescribed appeals proce was selected for the Pro Scores of other says, blame football for expelled in his junior year players in the game, disability benefits. Ninety NFL plan trustees have dure that allows weeks or Bowl after the 1971-72 players from the 1960s to creating their problems for fighting. according to court records of those have a disability claimed that his difficult months for each party to season. But few teams he the 1980s have faced sim after retirement. With the endorse in benefits disputes, and the NFL plan deems foot childhood led to his act in each step of the pro faced gave him more ilar long fights with the It isn't just old, ment of one of his college some players bulked up ball-related. Their .benefit depression. cess. Until the process is trouble than the NFL league over disability. football players who can coaches, Mr. Washington on steroids. is least $4,000 a month, By the early 1990’s the pursued to the end, an itself, after his playing They played, for the most face such a gauntlet. went on tp play three sea A survey released plus a supplement that Players Association was employee or retiree can't days. part; before the era of Workers in any industry, sons in the professional in October by the Center can bring it up to more pushing for better disabil take a dispute to court. Seven years after whopping pay packages dealing with any employ Canadian Football for the . Study of Retired than $9,000 a month. ity benefits, concerned For Otis injuries ended his career, that today's stars negoti er-sponsored insurance League. The San Athletes at the University Another 45 receive non that the existing benefits Armstrong, who suffered Mr. Washington applied ate. Although most NFL plan from pensions to Francisco 49ers then of North Carolina said football-disability bene of $750 a month for non a career-ending cervical- for NFL disability bene players suffer injuries' of health care, fall under the picked him iri the 1970 that nearly a quarter of fits, .which pay a mini football-related disabili spine injury in a 1980 fits. He had racked up one sort or another during auspices of a decades-old NFL draft. He was the former players had three mum of $1,500 a month. ties and $4,000 for foot game and later had pain injuries to a knee and their careers, only 90 of federal law that can make team's rookie of the year or more concussions in The total amount ball-related disabilities and numbness in all his shoulder (in 1973), back the more than 7,000 for obtaining benefits an in 1971-72, runner-up for their careers and that later, the league paid in disabil weren't adequate. They extremities, the process (1974) and elbow (1976). mer pro players covered ordeal. The law, paradoxi that honor in the NFC these men were five times ity last year: $1.2 million got them. The NFL main from first claim to a court Doctors hired by the by the NFL disability plan cally, is one whose explic conference, and went to as likely as other ex-play a month, $14.5 million for tains that the generosity filing took five years. It league said the injuries— receive football disability it purpose was to protect the Pro Bowl at the end of ers to be diagnosed with the year. Of that, about $8 of the benefits—now was "replete with delays, arid depression from benefits. benefits. the season. The 5-foot-l 1, mild cognitive impair million came from the exceeding $110,000 a confusion, stalemates and chronic pain—had left The NFL plan It is the 195-pound Mr. ment. Last year, the league's more than $5.2 year—attracted »more inconstancy on the part of him totally and perma says it pays all legitimate Employee Retirement Washington later played researchers also found by billion in annual revenue, unqualified applicants. the" plan's board of nently. disabled. disability claims. In con Income Security Act, for the Houston Oilers questioning 2,488 former and the rest was paid from Retired players trustees, Judge John Kane But the NFL did testing the former players' known as Erisa. Congress and Buffalo Bills. Playing pro players that 22%, had the players' pension plan. disagree and say the result of federal court in Denver n't see it that way. League claims over the years, the passed it in 1974 to pre as a defensive back, run knee surgery and 10% had Why so little? was a backlash against later wrote. officials agreed he had a league says, it was doing vent abuse of workers' ning back and wide back or disc surgery after Part of the reason is that applicants. Injuries may For the former Denver disability. But they said it what any prudent employ pension rights. But thanks receiver, he took the field their careers ended. while the NFL plan offers not put you in a wheel Broncos running back, the wasn't football-related, so er would to protect the in part to court interpreta against the likes of Joe An NFL generous benefits by the chair for the rest of your judge wrote in 36, "each his benefit would be plan. tions, the .statute has Namath, Terry Bradshaw spokesman says such standards of other life, but you still have time he nears the goal line lower. "The trustees evolved into one that cov and O.J. Simpson. At his studies are flawed employers, it requires injuries," says Randy and is about to obtain the Mr. Washington have to make some tough ers far broader territory peak he was earning because they rely on the players to be "totally, and Beisler, who as a guard disability benefits which appealed, and after more calls," says Douglas Ell, a and can have an unantici about $50,000 a year. ex-players' word. The permanently disabled," and defensive end with the plan promises to medical reviews, the case lawyer with the Groom pated effect, tilting the Mr. Washington league's medical liaison, meaning at they are the Philadelphia Eagles, injured players, the yard went to an arbitrator, who Law Group, which repre playing field in favor of often played on artificial Elliott Penman, who also essentially unable to San Francisco 49ers and markers are changed and also found he didn't have sents the NFL plan." The employers and serving as turf, at the time not much heads the New York Jets' work. When the NFL and Kansas City Chiefs until a the clock is stopped." The a football-related disabili trustees are fiduciaries, a legal shield for them. more than a carpet over medical department, says the players initially nego broken neck put him out NFL plan ultimately paid ty. The arbitrator used a and can't just say, 'This In what would poured concrete. He there is little credible tiated the benefits in the of the game in 1978. novel rationale: The guy was in the Hall of turn out to be a pivotal recalls sailing though the research on whether foot late 60s, it's unlikely they Although NFL doctors NFL Battle NFL's disability plan Fame'... and pay him extra provision, the law essen air in a 1973 preseason ball leads to serious med foresaw the complexity concluded in the 90s that continued on pg. 10 referred to disability from money he doesn't qualify tially exempted private game and looking down. ical problems later in life. the future held. Few play he was 80% disabled, he "a football injury"— but THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8 - 14.2005 NATIONAL NEWS continued
union adopted a new dis level of benefits, howev tled into the routine of sis on the ‘A.’” Tax filings show the NFL might argue he isn't enti NFL Battle ability plan that gave Mr. er, and indeed, it said that taking care of his son and Mr. Washington plan paid the Groom Law tled to retroactive pay Washington a new chance from then on, he'd still get visiting his mother, who himself now sued, asking Group in Washington,’ ments, thanks to another Continued from page 9 to apply for benefits. The just $1,500 a month was in a nursing home a court to set aside his set which includes Mr. Ell, amendment that limits Mr. Washington 3 on whether his disabili NFL trustees denied the Mr. Washington nearby. tlement on the ground $3.1 million in 2003. Mr. back-payments. filed his claim in May 3. ty was football-related claim, saying once again says he didn’t feel he was A new dispute that the NFL had Ell says the cost of "The NFL keeps Orthopedists hired by the and thus would bring him that while Mr. in a position to turn the arose in 2001 when Mr. breached a fiduciary duty defending disability changing the rules of the NFL plan enumerated his the higher level of bene Washington, was disabled, settlement down. His Washington turned 55 by not claims is "more than a game while it's in play" to painful problems, such as fits. The three trustees it wasn't because of foot grandmother had died in and his benefit converted telling million a year," and the keep former players from arthritis, degenerative representing players said ball. They provided no 1989, leaving him her to a pension. He thought rest of the fee pays for collecting benefits, says joint disease and an it was. Team-owner explanation for disagree house. He sold it and it would convert at the work Groom does on the Susan Martin, a lawyer at inability to fully extend trustees said they thought ing with medical opin moved to Phoenix, higher level, and wrote to investment side, regulato Martin & Bonnett in one knee. Rutgers his depression was the ions. because he'd played the plan. The response: ry compliance and other Phoenix, who is repre University professor of result of his troubles as a Mr. Ell, the NFL there once in a college a letter from an expenses, such as travel senting Mr. Washington. Psychiatry hired by the youth, not chronic pain plan's lawyer, says the game, against Arizona ^costs. "And it drags these cases NFL wrote—according to caused by his football law gives the trustees the State University, and b)' In March, a fed out so long that people later court files—that injuries. power to overrule its own knew a former player eral judge in Phoenix give up, or die." The NFL depression and difficulty . With the trustees doctors. Doctor’s reports who lived there. "I knew NFL lawyer saying that ruled the NFL plan had has filed an appeal of the with concentration "com deadlocked, the decision aren't the only things the the desert was dry and his settlement barred him breached a duty to Mr. Phoenix judge's decision, bined with his physical went to an arbitrator, who NFL reviews in making warm, and decided that from making any further Washington by not dis Mr. Washington injury and significant a year later noted the their decisions, he says. was where I needed to claims. closing relevant facts. faces another peril; The pain (both knee and back) plan's definition of a foot "A lot of people say, 'the be," he says. "I had to A year later, Mr. The judge set aside the NFL plan has indicated in indeed render him dis ball-related disability as evil NFL denies disability come up with a program Washington learned about settlement and ordered court documents that if abled by his football the result of "a football benefits,' but that's not the to try to get well." the case of another ex the NFL plan to deter the trustees determine Mr. related injuries. injury." Focusing on the issue," says Mr. Ell. "It's To become part player • who'd also been mine whether Mr. Washington is not totally Nevertheless, the NFL word "a," the arbitrator whether the person has of a community in his told his disability wasn't Washington is eligible for and permanently disabled plan . concluded said this meant it must be met the terms of the new home, he joined the football-related because -■ Brumm football-related disability as a result of football, it Washington's disability from a single injury, plan." local Black Republican it stemmed from more decision payments. could demand that he wasn't football related, Because Mr. Washington Mr. Washington group, which was trying than one injury. That y* GLORY Once again, doc repay the $400,000 with and approved a benefit of had several, the arbitrator appealed again. The NFL to get the state to make player, Donald DAYS: tors hired by the league interest.the benefit. $750 a month instead of ruled in 1986, he wasn't plan hired a private inves Martin Luther King's Brumm, had sued, / Before suffer will be evaluating the for ing from numer the $4,000 a month he eligible for the higher tigator—standard proce birthday a holiday. He and in 1993 an mer player. But even if ous injuries which would have collected had benefits. dure in disability cases— also became an ordained appellate court doctors claim to be the plan determines he the League decided his Based on this to question his neighbors, pastor in a local Baptist declared the completely dis was disabled by football, • Vic Washington disability was caused by interpretation, the NFL friends, minister and ex- church., working as a vol NFL's deci abling, Washington it still could say he does football plan denied the claims of wife, seeking evidence unteer minister. sion to deny was a star player for n't qualify for football- is a lifelong several NFL teams in the Mr. Washington several other former play that his injuries were Nonetheless, by benefits related disability benefits. 1970’s. The NFL has friend and appealed this status. NFL ers that were pending at exaggerated and that he'd the time he received a set trary •repeatedly disputed his The reason is an amend sent him for more medi the time. held a paid job. tlement offer, Mr. capricious. claims for disability ment the league adopted former cal evaluations. The psy-- Mr. Washington In 1998, the NFL Washington says he had Said the despite the opinion of his in 1998, the year of the doctors. chiatrists and other spe Continued to collect $750 plan offered Mr. given up his church work, Eighth now-dead settlement. It teammate of cialists who saw him this a month in non-football- Washington $400,000 to because it was physically Circuit Court in five years earlier. states that psychological time said he suffered from disability benefits. settle his long disability, too draining. At home, he Minneapolis: "To require He faced a well- disability, the kind Mr. Chris Robinson, physical injuries, post- Annual medical evalua dispute. The sum: was had sole custody of his that a disability result funded foe. The NFL, Washington claims, does the Art Director traumatic stress syndrome tions required of disabili equal to retroactive foot- three-month old son, the from a single, identifiable with its billions in annual n't qualify as a football- arid depression related to ty recipients continued to ball-related-disability product of a brief mar football injury when the revenue, is allowed to pay related disability unless it for the Weekly chronic pain. They said conclude he was totally payments back to 1993, a riage. He says he used the relevant plan language the cost of defending a stems from a brain injury. he had a disability related disabled as a result of year when the program settlement money to pay speaks of 'a football player's suit out of the An4 should Mr. Challenger. to football football. changed. The settlement off his legal fees, and to injury while an active money in the pension Washington prevail on In March 1985, Then in 1993, the didn't acknowledge he move to a neighborhood player' is to place undue plan itself, which totals the appeal, and win his the plan’s, trustees split 3- NFL and the players was due such a higher with good chools. He set and inappropriate empha more than'$784 million. claim, the NFL plan Reprinted with permission INTERNATIONAL NEWS
West African Central Bank Head Charles Konan Banny Selected As Prime Minister of Ivory Coast
By: Pauline Bax mediators, told to help select a prime because it did not The United Nations ABIDJAN, Ivory reporters that "the minister acceptable to include their leader, and the African Union Coast (AP) - The head prime minister of the Ivorian President Lau Guillaume Soro, who have backed the exten of West Africa's Central transition period, which rent Gbagbo, rebels has insisted on the pre sion of Gbagbo's man bank, Charles Konan is expected to end in who control the north miership; date' but also called for Banny has been named October 2006, is ern half of the country Ivory Coast has the selection of a new as prime minister of Charles Konan Banny." and the opposition. berin on edge since prime minister to help Ivory Coast, Nigeria's "He will have all "We don't have a Gbagbo canceled shepherd the country Foreign Affairs minister the powers conferred on problem. The interna planned October elec toward elections by announced after African him," Adeniji said. tional community has tions, blaming the war October 2006. Rival leaders stepped in to "The prime minister chosen him after a diffi and rebels',, failure to factions have bickered mediate a solution to will not be eligible for cult process," Konate disarm. Rebels and over the appointment the country's political the presidential elec said from the rebel opposition leaders have ever since, however, crisis. tions for 2006." Presi northern stronghold of called for Gbagbo to and no new premier has Reading a short dents Thabo Mbeki of Bouake. Insurgents who step down, but he has been chosen. statement outside the South Africa and Oluse- have held Ivory Coast's vowed to stay in office About 10,000 Ivorian presidency, gun Obasanjo from north since a 2002-2003 for an unprecedented peacekeepers French Nigerian Foreign Nigeria had arrived ear civil war have already extra year after being and United Nations Affairs Minister Oluye- lier Sunday from a rejected a shortlist of elected for a five-year forces are deployed in Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo, right, seen with South African President mi Adeniji, representing France-Africa summit potential candidates term in 2000. Ivory Coast Thabo Mbeki, left, after his arrival at the airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005. Presidents Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and Olusegun Obasanjo from Nigeria arrived on Sunday from a France-Africa summit to help select a prime min West African ister acceptable to all parties including the rebels, who control the northern half of Countries the country. The head of West Africa's Central bank, Charles Konan Banny was Central Bank named as new prime minister. (AP Photo) (BCEAO) Governor Charles Konan Banny of Ivory Coast, during a press conference after a. meeting of finance minis ters of the French Franc Zone, in this Sept. 23, 2004 photo in Paris. Banny has been named prime minister of Ivory Coast, South African Foreign Affairs minister announced Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo, left, greets Liberia's Sunday, Dec. 4, President-elect Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, right, at the airport Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo, left, greets South African President Thabo 2005. (AP in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Liberia's Mbeki, right, on his arrival at the airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Tuesday, Nov. Photo/Francois President-elect Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf arrived in Ivory Coast 22, 2005. South African President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Ivory Coast on Tuesday Mori) Tuesday, her first foreign trip since she became the first to try and unblock the civil-war divided west African nation's long-stymied peace woman to win an African presidential election.(AP/Photo) process. (AP Photo) THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8-14.2005 11 RELIGIOUS NEWS CHURCH EVENT LISTINGS
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY the door. This year’s “What Baptists Believe.” j theme is “Being Grateful , St. Mark Tutoring BAPTIST CHURCH for Your Gifts,” And the Ministry: Free tutoring is United as one body, as one spirit, in one hope. " speaker' for the event is available for all school the Rev. Michael age children each The New Hope Immediately following Hawkins. Please come Tuesday, Wednesday, Church Family invites the service, there will be a out be blessed with a and Thursday from 4:15 you to worship with us on luncheon honoring our wonderful meal and a p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Sunday. Our church is new members'. word from the Lord. under the directipn of sis. located at 2120 19th Prayer Meeting, EVENTS FOR Rhonda Jackson. Street South, St. Bible Study will be held DECEMBER Volunteers are both need Petersburg. Sunday on Tuesday at 7 p.m. We Annual ed and welcomed. School begins- at 9 a.m. hope to see you there! December 10 - Junior Women’s Prayer As part' of our ongo There are classes avail Prayer Band will be Breakfast at 9 a.m. ing ministry, we invite the able for all ages. Bring held on Thursday at 11 - Children, public to join us in wor the entire family! a.m. Join us in praying December 18 Youth Annual Christmas ship and fellowship dur Praise and Worship for the church, communi Extravaganza ing our weekly worship begins at 10:30 a.m. with ty, and nation. Children, services, which include: the New Hope Male The Annual Excell December 19 - Youth Christmas Fellow Early morning worship Chorus rendering the ence In His Service ship and Caroling at 4 (First Sunday Only), 7 music. The Music team Awards Banquet will be p.m. a.m.; consists * of Michael held on Saturday, Dec. 17 Photo courtesy of PL. Photo Christmas Sunday School, 9:30 McKenny serving dili at 6:30 p.m. Some of the December 25 — The Alumni Singers Day, Celebration of the a.m. gently as Minister of pioneers of the “HOPE” birth of Jesus. Morning Worship, Music; Vernard will, honored. For further ADDITIONAL 10:45 a.m. McKenny, the competent information please call Singing With Love And Harmony MINISTRY Baptist Training Union, accompanist; and Marcus 727-896-5228. INFORMATION 5 p.m. Childs, the efficient per Remember; God is Sunday School -is Other weekly ser “Singing with Love and Harmony” has- been The • 25th Annual Christmas Concert - Sunday, Dec. 11 at cussionist. The Bread of good all of the time, and held for both children and vices include Children Alumni Singers’ motto for 25 years as we: presented the 4 p.m., Elim Seventh Day Adventist, 801 Sixth St. S. Life will be served by our His mercy endureth for adults of all ages. Sunday and Youth Ministry beauty of choral singing to our community. We are Admission is free and is open to the public. Esteemed Pastor, Rev. ever. School starts at 9:30 a.m. Meetings (Mondays at 6 Carlos L. Senior. coming to. a close of this year’s celebration. Our year • 25th Anniversary Dinner and Dance Gala - Saturday, All are invited to come p.m.); Sunday School has been'filled'with special presentations of concerts, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Sun Spree, 6800 out and join us. Teachers’ Meeting I choral workshops arid spiritual festivals. Sunshine Skyway Lane S. Cost is $35 per person. ST. MARK MISSIONARY Baptist Training (Tuesdays at 7 p.m.); j . You are invited to participate with us in the follow Please R.S.V.P. (727) 867-4944 by Dec. 14. BAPTIST CHURCH Union is each Sunday at Senior Hour of Power ing activities: For more information, please call (727) 323-7004. 5 p.m. Members and the Bible Study (Thursdays The St. Mark and thirsting after the general public are invited at 9:30 a.m.) and Prayer grow and glow as we Study, 11 a.m.; prayer are welcome to begins at 7:00pm and Missionary Baptist enlightened word of God. All to come out'and study the Meeting and Bible Study study and share the Word service, 6 p.m. join us each Sunday for BibleJStudy at 8:00pm. Church, under the leader At St. Mark, we are Bible with us and learn (Thursdays at 7 p.m.). together. At 11 a.m. we’ll • Midweek service - 7 morning worship at Visit our web site at: ship of its dynamic, spir Christians willing to participate in Contemp p.m. If you’re in need of 7:45am and 10:00am. www.mzprogressive.org. ited, man of God, the work and partner in unity, orary worship. Join us for a lift, join us for an hour Wednesday night prayer Reverend Brian Kenneth praising God for His awe BETHEL METROPOLITAN a fresh anoiriting of God’s packed with power. Your Brown, its official staff of some gift, His son Jesus BAPTIST CHURCH spirit, and another chance heart will be encouraged Deacons and Trustees, Christ. Our prayer for our INSPIRATION Bethel Metropolitan a.m. and 11 a.m. services to give God praise. and your spirit revived and the entire congrega community is that you Baptist Church extends on Sunday, Sunday WEEKLY MINISTRIES and renewed! tion of St'. Mark, extends Would join us ih‘fellow an invitation to join us in school at 9:30 am, Bible • Monday — Bible study, • Thursday - Men’s DECEMBER DEVOTIONS to the community at ship as we worship “and the celebration, cultiva Study and Teen Summit 6 p.m. Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. I will trust in the Lord with all my heart, lean not large, its wishes that there praise the true and the liv tion and communication on Wednesday at 7 p.m. • Wednesday - Early Be blessed and have a to my own understanding, acknowledge Him in all my would be an overflowing ing God. of His Word. The doors of Come be REVIVED, morning prayer, 6:30 Jesus-filled week! ways arid He will direct my path. As I go through this of God’s blessings upon The community is God’s House in the city AND REJOICE IN HIS a.m.; Vintage Bible month I assure my faith in the fact that Christ is and their lives. St. Mark, is invited to join us for our swinging on welcome WORD. will be all that I need for every situation I encounter. grounded irt a Christ-cen Annual Junior Women’s hinges are open for both 8 I Confess that HE IS: tered doctrine that has as Prayer Breakfast .to be MT. ZION PROGRESSIVE its central theme, a belief held at St. Mark on • My captain of Salvation Not only has He saved my “soul but He will con that we are a haven of Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9 ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST tinue to save and rescue me from every situation that hope, help, and healing a.m. Tickets may be pur MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH tries to consume and overwhelm me. for a world hungering for chased in advance or at CHURCH The Music and Efforts) will meet every • My Judge and Lawyer Performing. Arts Ministry Tuesday at 7pm in the Always making decisions on my behalf, always The Rock of Jesus presents “Tell Me A Youth House located at deciding in'my favor and always providing a good Missionary Baptist Story,” a Christmas musi 1022 20th Street So. If report. ®s Church announces the cal and drama production. you or someone you • My Trusted Prophet a Church Functions celebration of our pas Show time's are 2 p.m. know has an addiction, From Him I receive direction and guidance and tor’s third anniversary. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, please contact Minister preparatory words which will make ready me and Annual Conventions We cordially invite December 17, 2005, at Keith Murphy at 321- equipped for every new stage of life. you to share in the cele the church. Admission is 3440. • My Rebuilder of Broken Down Walls Revivals' Initial Sermon bration as we honor him Rev. Frank free:. For more directions YOUTH PROGRAMS Restoring what man thought was unrepairable and Peterman Jr. Musical Programs for all that he has accom or event info call 894- GED Classes are held sustaining every facet of life that only His presence plished in the brief histo Ward Temple Baptist Class/ Family Reunions 4311. Monday - Thursday 9 and power can fulfill. I© ry of our church. Church of Bradenton, Mt. Zion Before & a.m. - 11 a.m. in the • My Wisdom Banquets'* Anniversaries ■The anniversary 'cul Fla-., Rev. James P. After School Program Genesis building. Giving me understanding and knowledge and minates on Sunday, Dec. Golden, Pastor. will have an Open House Transportation is avail allowing me to use it for my benefit. '‘°ducG°c<’ Gospel Music Videos 11, with morning and. We invite you to on Thursday, Dec. 15 able. Contact Robert Ellis • My Shepard afternoon services. The share in any and all of the from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for more info at 894- Where I go He is with me, He will never leave me morning worship hour anniversary services as Stop by and check out our 4311. or forsake me, I aril never alone because I am always 727- 328- 8037 begins at 10:30 a.m. with we celebrate one year’s newly- renovated facili Mt. Zion Human in His protected company. The Spoken Word by end and the start of anoth ties. Applications are Services and the Youth • My Wonder Worker Apostle Dominion & Power c.o.g.i.c Clarice er glorious year of king being accepted. Opportunity Center pro Performing the impossible, moving the unmov Pennington, of Joy dom building. Join the Couples vide after school training able, seeing the invisible and beating the unbeatable on Tabernacle Church, For more informa Ministry for a StarLite and tutoring for youth my behalf at ALL TIMES and at ALL COSTS for His Tampa; Fla. tion, please contact ouY Cruise on Saturday, ages 14 - 18. Assistance glory. The finale service church office at 327- February 4, 2006.' with FCAT, ACT/SAT • My Supplier will begin at 4 p.m. with 0015. Reserve yotir seat today. prep is available. Earn Who meets all my physical, spiritual, emotional, Deposits are due Sunday, your GED and an oppor relational, social and financial needs. MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH December 4, 2005. For tunity to win a free com • My Justifier more information contact He acknowledges my past and wrongdoings and “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall' not puter. There is also Joan Golden at 544-5583 Connection to Career; still fully validates my calling and purposes in Him. want.” Psalms 23:1 or Kathie Lewis at 866- Junior Achievement, Job • My Mediator new breeds Mt. Zion is a loving life’s journey, as we share 1346. Shadowing, Workplace The one who forever connects me with God. body of believers seeking and fellowship one with Women of the Word Internship and more for HE IS MYALL! to share the good news of another. Join us as we Ministry will celebrate youth ages 16-18. For Christ. Join us in fellow endeavor to do God’s the “Rose of the Year” on more information please If God brings you to it, December 10, ship as we give thanks for will, God’s way. Friday, December 9, contact Robert Ellis at 2005 lie will bring von tbrougb it. 6 p.m. God’s many benefits and Our early morning 2005, at 7 p.m. Bring 894-4311 ext 300. Location: praise God for his grace services begin at 7:30 your favorite covered Check out the All- Happy moments, praise God. 1115 N. Martin Lulher King Ave. dish and join us. For Stars After School Clearwater FI, 33677 and mercy toward us. a.m. Start your day with Difficult moments, seek God. more info call Sheila Program for males For more Information: The proclamation of us as we lift high the Quiet moments, worship God. 727.441.1759 the Word, songs of praise name of Jesus Christ. Stephens at 409-2298. between ages 11-14. For Painful moments, trust God. Pastor Isiah J. Williams, Sr. and the fellowship will Church school will fol C.A.R.E. (Choosing more info please contact encourage you along low at 9:30 a.m. Come Addiction Recovery James Oliver. Everv moment, ibank God. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8 - 14. 2005 OBITUARIES
Crawford Kayla Wyatt, James Thomas Lowe Hospital Center in New Taura Bishop, Devin (Dazarene), Pensacola, York City, where she Britt; nieces, nephews Fla., Barto Lowe Jr., St. married and raised her and grand nieces and Petersburg, Fla.; three family. She was preceded nephews: Joseph daughters, Mary Alice in death in 2004 by her (Josephine) Carter. Taylor (Franklin), first husband, Ernest PRAYER HELPS Aurora. Ill., Fairfield. Murlene Long “Glenn” Clendening. She Ca., Francis (Russell) (Lawrence) and Gladys was a faithful Christian Walker. Columbus, Ga., Mae Battle (John) all of and a member of St. ELVE Myrtis Johnson. Atlanta. St. Petersburg, Fla.; Augustine’s Episcopal DAMON E. CAMPBELL SR. Ga., Robert (Ruby) daughter-in-law Carol Church in St. Petersburg, WICKS Cooksey, Los Angeles, Holley, St. Petersburg, and a former resident and Mr. Elve Campbell Ca., Jack (Dorothy) Fla.; 29 granchildren, volunteer at Trinity Damon E. Wicks 67, of St. Petersburg. Thompson. Fayetteville, Carol, Marissa, Robert, House in St. Petersburg. leaves to cherish his Florida was bom .in Oak N.C., Curtis (Tara) Mary Ann, Walter Jr., Survivors include two memories his wife, Diane -y SMITH Grove Florida. He was Johnson and Janice James Thomas Jr., Paul, daughters, La Verne M. H. Wicks’ son, FUNERAL HOME the son of the late Johnson, Toledo, Ohio; Greta, Rebecca, Clendening, Queens, Christopher Honer; Melissa and Esau godsons: Willie Schawanda, Faye, Jessie N.Y., Leah C. daughters Chyla and SERVING ALL FAITHS SINCE 1987 Campbell. Randall, Dennis (Bea) Earl, Little James, Clendening, St. Taitiana; father, Elmer He moved to St. Pete Randall; grand god Christine, Kimberly, Petersburg; and a son and Wicks; brother, Douglas Traditional - Memorial and in 1957 from Cocoa. He daughters: Phylestine Latasha, Harold, daughter-in-law, Roger Wicks (Louise); grand Chapel Services worked as a plumber for Aires and Family, Wileen Clarence Jr., Daniel, K. (Sandra N.) children Shemar Trice, Cremation 19 years. He was of the Randall-Weaver; cousins: Michael, Earnest, Barto Clendening, St. Christopher and World Wide Shipping Baptist faith. Christina Honer, Benita Pauline Jones and Family. III, Terry, Reginald, Petersburg; two sisters, Monuments for All Cemeteries Survivors included Columbus. Ga.; a host of Roberta, Linda, Mary Gwen Witsell, Honer, Xaviera Williams, We arrange Military Honors and two sons: Elve friends and her church, Alice, Roosevelt, Kevin, Jacksonville, and Faye Zacharia Williams, Campbell. Jr. and Torrian family. and Aunquanette; four Little, Queens, N.Y.; four nephews Shawn and ■AU Serve All National Cemeteries Campbell both of St. newphews, James Jr.-, grandchildren, Rashida Dorian Wicks; and a host for Veterans Petersburg, Florida; one Henry Fran k, Wilie Lee, M. Clendening, San of great aunts, uncles and “Upholding a tradition of service from our family to yours" sister: Corine Smith of and Woodrow; seven Francisco, Craig E. cousins. Helping families to honor their loved ones in a truly personal way St. Petersburg, Fla.; one neices, Earlene, Annie Spencer (Aisha), ADRANA LEE 727-894-22661 FAX 821-8728 sister-in-law: Thelma Will, Dorothy, Murl, Brooklyn, N.Y., Djari M. 1534 18th Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Hopkins of Tallahassee, Mary Lou, Annie Mae, Clendening, Washington, WILLIS Fla.; and a host of nieces, and Mavis; 62 great D.C.;; and Roger K. Adrana Lee Willis nephews and friends. grandchildren; 7 great Clendening II, St. was bom to Rev. Joseph "It's all taken care of" great grandchildren, and Petersburg; two great and Mattiew Lee on a host of other relatives grandchildren, Djani N. March 22, 1907, in These were the words that and friends. Clendening, Queens, Hawthorne, She LESSIE MAE Fla. was brought calm to me when my N. Y., and Zenzele R. married to Augusta family member passed away. LOWE Spencer, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Hilliard (Deceased) and She had already taken care Lessie Mae Lowe and a host of relatives had two children, of her funeral and burial passed away on and friends. A Memorial Marjorie (Deceased) and expenses three years ago. November 29, 2005. Her Service will be.held at 11 Walter Hilliard. She We just placed one call to husband, Barto Lowe Sr. a.m. Saturday, December moved to St. Petersburg McRae Funeral Home and preceded her in death in 10, 2005, at St. in 1937 and was a found out that not only was Augustine’s Episcopal MATTIE LEE 1977- She was also pre domestic worker until the funeral paid for - it was Church, 2920 26th Ave. COOKSEY ceded in death by one she married Walter Willis at prices that were in effect daughter: Lucile Cade, on S., Pinellas Park. (Deceased) in 1940. She GARDNER at the time she made the June 22, 1999: one son: is survived by her son, arrangements. What a Mania Mattie Clarence Holley. Sr. on HAZEL E. Walter Hillaird and wife savings - What a peace of Gardner passed way on September 24, 2003: two “DINKS” Katie of St- Petersburg, mind. November 24, 2005. sisters: Gertrude Adell HUNTER Fla.; her brother, Arnett Survivors include her Diggs on February 11, Lee of Miami, Fla.; four So that your funeral is fully funded and won't be a financial burden daughters: Lounell 2005, and Plezzie Waters Hazel E. “Dinks” grandsons, Wayne, on your family, contact McRae Funeral Home today and discuss Cooksey Gardner Britt in the late seventies; one Hunter, 88, of St. Terrell Stanley and how you can guarantee the future price at today's cost. Teresena Wise Gardner granddaughter: Theresa Petersburg, died Kenith Hilliard;' two Bryant; grandchildren: Battle Cunnings; two Saturday, Dec. 3,2005, at granddaughters, Phyllis Donna Kaye Drayton grandsons: Wilmer St. Anthony’s Hospital Washington, and Linda McRae Funeral Home Stephanie Crawford Martin and Jessie Gerald; while under the care of Littles all of St. (Gerald) Derek Britt, Sr., three beloved nieces: Hospice at Woodside. Petersburg, Fla.; 13 great 1940 Martin Luther King Jr. Street South Yvette Wyatt (Kievan); Mary Helen (Happy), Bom in Palatka, Fla., she grandchildren; 22 great St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 great grandchildren: Ammerene Allen, and came here in 2000 from great-granchildren; one (727) 895-6005 Derek Britt. Jr. Jamal Louise Smith.' Survivors Jacksonville after retiring niece; two nephews; and Crawford, Soraya include two sons: Rev. from Montefiore a host of cousins. CHURCH DIRECTORY GOOD Saii?t John Prlipitivc Baptist Church SAMARITAN Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor BAPTIST Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 7 i|x Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 955 - 20th Street South CHURCH Email: [email protected] 1820 - 18th Avenue South Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 am - 1:30 pm St. Petersburg, FL 337.12 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Phone: 894-4311 (727) 821-3265 Scheduled Services: Early Morning 8 00 am Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., www.mzprogressive.org Senior Pastor Reverend Larry R. Williams, Sr. Church School 9:45 am Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning - 11:00 am Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. • 10:00 a m. Sunday School ...... 8:00 a.m. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study - 7:00 pm Worship Service ...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Prayer Meeting: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Prayer Meeting .- .6:30-7:00 p.m. Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Wednesday, Bible Study: 8:00-9:00 p.m. Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Pastor Louis M. Wednesday, Bible Study ...... 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Adult and Youth)’ Murphy, Sr.
Are you a Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Sabbath Observer? None Greater 81. Paul Looking-for Missionary Baptist Church Church a good church wilh a Pentecostal atmosphere. 532 33rd Street S. • St. Petersburg, FL Rev. Jimmie B. Keel, pastor Wei, Come to lhe House of God. Is Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. 'We're Busy as Bees - But Sweet As Honey" The House of God Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Perfect Evening Worship .... 6 p.m. 912 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 bishop johnny Bible Study WILLIAMS and wife, LADY Baptist Training Union 5 p.m. Phone: 727-822-2089 CALQUETTA WILLIAMS Tuesday Night Daughters of Zion Women’s Ministry • But Church School ...... 9:00 A.M. Mondays • 7:30 PM. General Bible Study Sabbath Every Friday 7:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Joy Night New Member Class ...... 9:00 A.M. Thursday Night Prayer Sabbath Morning 10:30 a.m. Sabbath School Morning Worship ...... 10:30 A.M. Sabbath Evening 1:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Service The Meeting & Teachers Meeting Sunday Available for Service Church: 813-248-1907 Prayer / Bible Study .Tuesday 7:00 PM. Rev. Clyde Williams We welcome you at all times. Paslor Johnny I. Williams, Jr. 3403 N. 34th Street Youth Bible Study . . Thursday 6:00 PM. [email protected] Tampa, FL 33605 Father!
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