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Northwest Jacksonville just before 1 a.m. Police Twitter users sent a record 10.3 million said the two were having an argument and both had tweets during the debate. been drinking. Most political commentators gave Romney the edge for style and Rcv"Uwookvv."Eqnngig"Ykppkpiguv According to a police report, Bell hollered at Hill, demeanor while expressing puzzlement at Obama’s lack of aggres- Eqcej"qh"Cnn"Vkog Robert Franklin, Photo "I'm tired of your ass, come on, bring your ass over sion and passiveness in the face of his opponent’s alpha-male Was Pat Summitt forced out at here." stance. On Twitter, however, many chided Romney for multiple Tennessee? The report says that Hill went up to her, swinging interruptions of Obama and for brazenly flouting the debate rules, An affidavit filed on Wednesday in a his fist. They said that's when Bell plunged the point- disregarding the wishes of the moderator, PBS’s Jim Lehrer. lawsuit by Debby Jennings, a former ed end of a landscaping light into his neck and chest. While it was Lehrer’s 12th time moderating a presidential debate, Tenneesse Lady Vols media relations Hill was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical his performance garnered negative reviews from all political fronts. employee, indicates that, Pat Summitt, the Center, where he died the next day. Lehrer lost control of the debate within the first 15 minutes and schools legendary former women's bas- Because of two things, domestic violence and the never regained his semblance of order to the consternation of those ketball coach, may have been forced out Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ law, many feel that she posting on Twitter and live blogging the event. of her job this past spring by Vols athletic should not have been arrested. She was ‘standing her “Sweet Jesus! Good Lord! Somebody give Jim some milk and director Dave Hart. ground.’ They are also comparing it with the cookies and send him to bed. Bless his heart,” tweeted actor and "This was very surprising to me and very Marrissa case, where she is spending years in prison comedian Wanda Sykes. Rtgukfgpv /"Eqpvkpwgf"/"C/5 Uwookvv /"Eqpvkpwgf"/"C/5 when the man lives free, after abusing her. Jqwukpi"Fgxgnqrogpv"Ykvj"Vqq Yqocp"Ngctpu"ujg"ycu Ocp{"Fkuetgrcpekgu"Enqugf" Octtkgf"vq"Jgt"Hcvjgt A multi-agency team has activated to protect the health and safety of residents at a Spruill’s mother visited her frequently Jacksonville apartment complex. but she always thought that she was just About 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Sheriff’s a family friend. It was not until she was Officers initiated the Drug Abatement Response Team (DART) for systematic 9 years old that she found out that their inspection of the Shannon Ridge Apartments at 5141 Shenandoah Ave. family friend, Christine, was actually Assistance to residents is ongoing. Municipal Code Compliance Officers and JSO her mother. Christine passed away in have conducted door-to-door visits. The team asked residents to participate in volun- 1984. That was when Valerie became tary property safety and maintenance code inspections, which address residential aware that the man she thought was her minimum standards and property nuisance matters. Residents have been cooperative, father was actually her grandfather. and often welcoming, to agencies. Because she did not know who her JSO arrested two individuals who had active warrants at the scene. father was, she later met and married The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the city’s division of Behavioral him. Health and Human Services, the JEA, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army Valerie Spruill’s husband (and father) and the Duval County Health Department also participated in Tuesday’s effort. died in 1998 after being ill for a short The complex contains 19 buildings, 12 of which had residents. Eight of those build- An Ohio woman is so horrified by a time. After hearing rumors that her hus- ings were condemned as of 3:30 p.m. by the city’s Municipal Code Compliance recent revelation that she has had to band may have been her father, Valerie Division. The eight buildings contained 53 units. The division has issued 45 orders seek therapy.Valerie Spruill found out found his hairs on an old brush and got to vacate units. that her late husband was also her bio- them tested. The tests revealed that he Displaced residents are being offered assistance through the City of Jacksonville. A logical father. A DNA test has con- was indeed her father. temporary shelter has been established at the Legends Community Center at 5130 firmed that 60 year old Spruill was The confusing part of Valerie’s story is Soutel Drive. Displaced residents who apply for assistance can receive aid for a married to her father, Percy. that she suspects that her husband knew deposit or utilities for another residence. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority The Doylestown, Ohio resident has he was her father but was afraid to tell provided transportation assistance. At this time, 17 residents have applied for assis- three children and eight grandchildren. her. Since her husband’s death and tance. She is now on a mission to find her finding out that he was her father, The Duval County Health Department was advised of a noninfectious tuberculosis other siblings from her Father. Valerie has sought therapy to deal with patient, who was under directly observed therapy and lived at the complex. Out of Speaking to the Akron Beacon Journal, the new information and process it. an abundance of caution, DCHD made TB screenings available to residents and staff she said, “It needs to be told, because Valerie has also had several health who desired to be tested. children need to know where they come issues which she attributes to the stress Dkujqr"Lcmgu‚"Fcwijvgt"Fkxqtegu from. And I know it hurts, because I of finding out that her late husband was have been devastated by this.” her father. Sarah Jakes Henson is ready to open up a little about how she Since she was three months old, She hopes that telling her story will is overcoming her recent divorce. In August, the daughter of Spruill has been taken care of by her help her reach more of her siblings that mega-church pastor, Bishop T.D. Jakes, made an announcement, grandparents. Her mother was what she she didn’t know existed. through her blog, that she was ending her marriage after only calls a “night-lady” and her father (also ‘My biggest goal is to find them and let four years. her husband) was only 15 years old ’em know that [their mother] loved The 24 year old mother of two who leads the Women’s when he was intimate with her mother. them, no matter what,’ she said. ‘And Ministry at The Potter’s House in Dallas wrote: The distraught wife and daughter of the [to say], ‘Thank God she gave you “I have built my ministry and identity around being the best wife and a mother I can late Percy knows of six brothers but is away like she did me, so you could be. For quite sometime I have tried to steer through some serious troubles at home. still looking for more of her siblings. have a beautiful life.’ As much as I wanted my marriage to last, it cannot.” While being raised by her parents, Editorial/Opinion...... B6 Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A K Church...... 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Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Youth Church 11:00 a.m., Wednesdays Bible 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) Study/workshop with light supper @ Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor 6:30 p.m. followed by Evangelism Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus training at 7:00 p.m. Six-week (904) 764-5727 - Church Justice Peggy Quince Sermon and Bible Study Series: "How Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church to Share your Faith" September 5, 2012 - October 14, DEATHDEATH NOTICESNOTICES Sunday 2012. October 13th, Come One, Come All, to this Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. year’s Fall Festival from 9am - 2pm. You can patronize Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Emory, 75, died Wednesday a variety of booths featuring crafts, clothing, music, JACKSONVILLE, FL , “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. food, fruits and vegetables, lawn care items and more. September 26, 2012. “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. ALLEN, Ruth A., 73, RICHARDSON, Joe, We open our doors & hearts to the Community, all are died September 24, 2012. 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. Welcome. Sr., 83, died September Friday BELLE, Pamela, died 29, 2012. Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. September 24, 2012. ROBERSON, Hazel, 71, 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. BROWN, V.B. Sonny, died September 28, 2012. 90, died September 25, SCHNEIDER, Cynthia 2012. GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH L. Bouteiller, 63, died “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor CALVIN, Catherine, September 29, 2012. 3031 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32209 died September 24, 2012. Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 (904) 353-4434 (904) 353-4437 Fax SEYMOUR, Michael, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 WWW.CLPAGEMORTUARY.COM CLAYTON, Annie Pearl, died September 27, 2012. Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 died September 30, 2012. Carla L. Page, F.D.I.C. SHEAD, Cora, died Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. CRAWFORD, Danny Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. To: Our Valued Supporters, Friends and Well-Wishers September 26, 2012. Lynn, 65, died September Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. SHUBERT, Ronnie Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. The management and staff of C. L. Page Mortuary proudly 27, 2012. announce the recent addition of a crematorium to our facility. C. Cleveland, Jr., 49, died DANIELS, Thelma, died “Email: [email protected] L. Page Mortuary is owned by Carla L. Page, a navy veteran and September 26, 2012. Website: Greaterelbethel.org 1995 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. The September 29, 2012. SMITH, Donald inclusion of crematorium has made C. L. Page Mortuary the first DARLEY, Virgie Franklin, Big Don, 73, black-female independently owned and operated mortuary in Pauline, 63, died Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church Northeast Florida. With this addition of the crematorium, we are died September 24, 2012. 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 now a full service funeral provider to the City of Jacksonville, September 24, 2012. SMITH, Lola Mae Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 neighboring communities and funeral service providers. DENMARK, Marvin, Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor We cordially invite you, our civic leaders, political leaders Trapp, 83, died died October 1, 2012. ~ Worship Service ~ and your guests to join us in this historical event for our open- September 26, 2012. Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. house on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 12 Noon until 5:00 DIXON, James Calvin, SNOWDEN, James Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. PM. A short program has been planned for this occasion. The pro- Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. 72, died September 24, Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon Vernon, Sr., 80, died Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. gram will begin at 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will 2012. Mrs. Deedra Hardrick be served immediately after the program. A tour will be given both September 26, 2012. GEORGE, Arlene, died “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of of the mortuary and the newly added crematorium afterwards SORRELL, Donald M., the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them from 1:00p.m. until 5:00 p.m. September 24, 2012. to observe all things whatsoever I have com- 78, died September 26, manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even We look forward to having you to share this historical occa- HAIR, J.W., 71, died unto the end of the world. Amen.” sion with us, as we continue to make strides in excellent service to 2012. Mathew 28:19-20 our families, the community and neighboring funeral service September 28, 2012. SPEARS, Mildra Marie, providers. HARRIS, Theresa Jean, 98, died September 29, Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. Respectfully, 57, died September 25, 2012. Carla L. Page, FDIC 2012. STARLING, Lula, died “Where we treat your love ones as though they were our very own” PASTOR HARVEY, Mercer, died Website: September 30, 2012. Dr. Sirretta Williams Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every September 29, 2012. STRACK, John R., 44, www.lottojm.com Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 HOWELL, Odessa S., died September 24, 2012. PM for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at The died September 27, 2012. TILLAGE, Joyce Marie, (Temporary services held) Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church, located 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 JACKSON, William died September 29, 2012. at 723 W. 4th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Bill, 63, died September Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. TWIFORD, Aubrey Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. 25, 2012. Preston, Sr., 76, died Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Email submissions preferred. Send to: JOHNSON, Rachel September 28, 2012. Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 * Office Phone: 904.356.4226 Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life [email protected] Christine, died VALMOND, Dieubon, September 30, 2012. died September 28, 2012. C. L. Page Mortuary offers full funeral JONES, Anthony, 56, VANDERMARK, Edith and cremation services at an afford- Ask Us About Our died September 25, 2012. Olivia Mae, 89, died able price because we care. JONES, Gracie, 63, died September 24, 2012. “We are now offering Live Streaming September 28, 2012. If there had been a death Pre-Need VANZANT, Ethel of Funeral and Visitation Services.” in your family yesterday, JONES, Milton C., died Campbell, 90, died what would you be doing September 27, 2012. September 30, 2012. today? KERSHAW, Mildred, VERNON, James, Sr., Fore- died September 28, 2012. 80, died September 26, 3031 Moncrief Road * Jacksonville, FL 32209 LAWSON, Carol Joy, 69, Carla L. Page, LFDIC Thought 2012. Visit us at died September 24, 2012. VOGT, Dorethea, died WWW.CLPAGEMORTUARY.COM MACLEAN, Gordon October 1, 2012. Charles, 65, died WALKER, Frankie, 72, Funeral September 27, 2012. “I’m sorry died September 26, 2012. Tune In To WCGL AM Radio to have MATHIS, Wyndell E., to tell Planning WATERS, Caesar, died you this...” 53, died September 26, September 24, 2012. Program 2012. WILLIS, Ollie Mae, 89, MAY, Billy, 71, died died September 25, 2012. September 29, 2012. 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September 27, 2012. then Rydas 4 PHIlLIPS, Robert Righteousness WCGL1360.com Motorcycle Ministry ADVERTISING DEADLINE: is for you!!! Give us a call today to For the Church Page find out what you are missing. Tuesday @ 3:00 P.M. The Florida Star and Impact Contact Ruth(President) @ (904) 766-8834 ask for Liz 904-674-4339 or EMAIL: [email protected] Striving To Make A Difference! OCTOBER 6, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3

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They included: in the coequality of life, what about who gained notoriety after his much Romney promised to “not reduce the taxes paid by high-income Americans” and also to the lives of young black men younger wife vanished in 2007, was “lower taxes on middle-income families" again but gave no specifics of how he could do that from inner-city neighborhoods here in convicted two weeks ago of murder- without also increasing the deficit. Obama oversold his health care law. He claimed that health care premiums have “gone up the United States, where there have ing a previous wife. slower than any time in the last 50 years.” That’s true of health care spending, but not pre- been more deaths than in Damascus Certainly we can mourn the death miums. and southern Syria so far this year. of Kathleen Savio whose life was Romney claimed a new board established by the Affordable Care Act is “going to tell peo- We condemn some tragedies and dis- cut short by a senseless act of vio- ple ultimately what kind of treatments they can have.” This is false. The board only recom- regard others, which suggests that a lence. Still, the loss of some lives mends cost-saving measures for Medicare, and is legally forbidden to ration care or reduce young black life is not respected. are worth reporting, while others are benefits. Does it have to do with media rat- not. One of the deaths that affected Romney accused Obama of doubling the federal deficit. This is false. The annual deficit ings? On last month, a 15-year-old me greatly was the recent murder of was already running at $1.2 trillion when Obama took office. Arkansas boy by the name of Bobby 13- year-old Ronald Wallace, Jr., who Moore, Jr., was shot and killed by was shot and killed in Brooklyn. Source: Factcheck.org a police officer. Investigators deter- The aspiring basketball player was Romney also claimed that “half” of the green firms that received grants or loans from Obama’s Recovery Act “have gone out of business” and noted that “a number of them hap- mined that the officer, who has a on his way to the store when he pened to be owned by people who were contributors to your campaigns.” In fact, only a tiny history of disciplinary issues with was shot in the back. His story never percentage of those firms are no longer in operation. his department, shot Moore while made national headlines. When it came to the opinions of the two major political parties, the Democrats character- responding to a suspicious person call It should be clear to almost all of us ized Romney’s performance as “mostly fictional.” at an apartment complex. The officer by now that in this country there are “He launched another round of the same false, already-debunked attacks his tried and true claimed the car Moore was driving was too many people that view a young tactic to mislead voters about his plan to double-down on the failed policies of the past,” stat- heading toward him, prompting him to black life as valueless. ed an article on the party’s website about the debate. fire through its windshield, but accord- This biasness of death commen- The Republican Party’s reaction to Obama’s performance: ing to the chief of police, the car tary must stop and it must stop now. “It was obvious from President Obama’s weak performance that he might be able to make was either moving in reverse or stopped All lives are valuable, including a things up on the campaign trail, but his falsehoods dissolve against the truth in the national several feet away from the officer young black one. spotlight.” MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow called Obama “calm” and “explanatory” and said Romney was “more amped, more assertive.” Like many others, she indicated that the debate Dr. Reddick is the author of There's No Danger in the Water: Encouraging Black format was a complete failure. 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FASHION FASHION utility and fashion for a comfort- Quality jeans - Jeans were made years, but it’s important to find the tials are great for the man who able, complementing look. with men in mind - they look great, right size. If you’re unsure of your wants to look good by wearing Flannels come in a variety of mate- they are durable, and are appropri- measurements, visit a tailor or ask clothes that are comfortable and rials, from rugged wool perfect for ate to wear year round. Every man someone at a department store to classic. From denim jeans to a soft outdoor projects on cool fall days, should have a good pair of jeans, measure you. It only takes a few flannel, a few new pieces will to thinner cotton options that work but that doesn’t have to mean minutes and will help you get a enhance any man’s closet and pro- great for a business-casual work spending a bundle. Signature by shirt that complements your body vide options for any of life’s adven- environment. Stocking your closet Levi Strauss & Co. jeans come in shape perfectly. tures. OCTOBER 6, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7

Grenada Tourism Hundreds Turn Out in Montego Bay Launches Campaign to Support Rape Victims Around Kirani James Olympic Win

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), along with Convenor of the Coalition Against Sexual Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Mr. Lloyd Violence, Donaree Muirhead (2nd left), and Mayor of B. Smith (left), addresses a large gathering of persons Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (3rd left), listen in Sam Sharpe Square, on September 28, who showed as reigning Miss St. James Festival Queen, Rochelle-Lee public support against violence. Also taking part were: Fagan, addresses the large crowd gathered at Sam Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (cen- Sharpe Square, in St. James, on September 28, to show tre), and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), their support for an end to violence. Devon Watkis (right).

By Garfield Angus, Jamaica Information Services

JAMAICA: Scores of residents in the parish of St. James, and representatives of civic groups, religious organizations and political parties turned out wearing black on September 28 in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, to show solidarity and support for the five females who were raped by two gunmen in that city on September 24. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, said the large turnout of persons was "a clear indica- tion that the people of the parish of St. James will not allow what has been happening over the years, and particularly what happened (on September 24)." "We are not here as a show, we are here to say to those who don't want this parish to flourish, the time has GRENADA: To showcase the gracious and come where we will no longer allow them to take charge of this parish, and deprive us of the freedom of the spir- humble spirit of the Grenadian people as demonstrated it of Sam Sharpe and Marcus Garvey to live on in this parish. Stop it now," the Mayor told the gathering. to a global audience by Kirani James during the recent- Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Mr. Lloyd B. Smith, while imploring the residents to be calm ly concluded 2012 London Olympic Games, the in their calls for swift justice and allow the formal system to work said, "we need new legislation to ensure that Grenada Board of Tourism has launched a targeted these brutish beasts are put away forever." campaign designed to reinforce this key brand message "We cannot afford to reach a stage in this country where our women become mere animals to be brutalised. as a point of differentiation for potential visitors. I give my full support to the police, I know they are going to do a very good job, let them finish the job. We don't "Since Kirani James' Gold Medal Olympic win have to go the route of vigilante justice, because some of you might end up being the victims as well. Let the police and his highly publicized gesture of goodwill toward do their work," Mr. Smith urged. fellow competitor Oscar Pistorius have elicited such an For her part, reigning Miss Festival Queen for St. James, Rochelle-Lee Fagan, said the wide cross-section emotional response from people around the world, we of persons who rallied for the public support of the rape victims and for an end to violence, showed that "we are have initiated a campaign to capitalize on the aware- unified in the parish of St. James, and we are prepared to stand up and to make our voices heard, and to do what ness built for Grenada as a result,” stated Dr. George is necessary for the parish to advance." Vincent, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and "Am I to live in fear? No, we are all here today, to say wi nuh fraid a unu. Wi nuh fraid [we are not afraid Culture. “When he asked to exchange bibs, his mag- of you]. We are out here because we are not afraid. Put down the gun, put down the knife, stop attacking women, nanimous and unpretentious spirit became reflective children, everybody, old and the disabled," she said, while urging young men to leave crime and seek training and not just of his own personality, but that of all employment opportunities. Grenadians as genuine, warm and friendly, thereby Co-ordinator for the Victim Support Unit in the parish, Debbian Dalley, called on men to be good fathers increasing the appeal of the island as a desirable vaca- and for "women to stand up and for right and justice. Fathers, be men of St. James, be men of the world, let us tion choice." live right for our children." While the Caribbean region as a whole is Meanwhile, Head of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), known to have some of the world’s most friendly, wel- Superintendent Gladys Brown, told the gathering that the police are working diligently to bring the criminals to coming people, Kirani James established that this is justice speedily. particularly true of the people of Grenada. To leverage "We are here to ensure that the job is completed before we go back to Kingston, and to let you know that the heightened awareness for this unique selling point we don't want you to do anything that will cause you to be in trouble with us. Leave everything to us - we have generated by his remarkable Olympic conduct, the everything under control. Justice must be done, but it must be manifestly and fairly done, and we don't want any- Grenada Tourism Board has developed a short-term, body to take matters in their hands," she said. web-based campaign aimed at turning heightened Support for the initiative also came from the Child Development Agency (CDA), the Montego Bay name recognition into incremental visitors. Chamber of Commerce, and the recently formed group, the Coalition Against Sexual Violence. Entitled, “Celebration of Kirani: Celebration of Grenada,” the campaign incorporates a specially designed logo featuring Kirani James carrying NEW LEGAL YEAR BEGINS FOR Grenada’s national flag with the tagline, “Grenada: Gracious Every Day,” which is currently being rolled out in an integrated approach on Grenada Tourism’s TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO website, digital advertisements and social media pages. Among the elements included in the campaign are: a “Quote of the Day” initiative utilizing quotes about The Trinidad and Tobago Kirani from traditional and social media; an island tour legal year officially of Kirani’s Top 10 things to do and see on Grenada; opened last week with all weekly press releases; social media posts; and a video the pomp and pageantry program featuring footage of Kirani’s September 1-3 that is expected of the former British colony. homecoming. A church service was the Further supporting the rationale behind the main part of the festivities campaign, Kirani’s gesture is, in fact, not without which included a brief precedent: Grenadians have a long history of showing march. their kind-heartedness to fellow individuals. As recent- Pictures is Prime Minister ly as 2005, this small island showed how big its heart Kamla Persad Bissessar is when Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry VC; a surrounded by Justices of Grenadian British Army Soldier, was awarded the Trinidad and Tobago and Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for sav- clergy. ing the lives of members of his unit on not one, but two occasions. To date, he is the youngest recipient and first man to be awarded the Victoria Cross since 1982. In addition, nearly fifty years ago, when the Italian cruise liner, the Bianca C, caught fire and sank, hundreds of Grenadians rushed to the aid of those onboard, feeding, of kindness. hiking, fishing and sailing. Romantic, natural and authentic, sheltering and clothing them as needed. A statue known Known as the “Spice of the Caribbean,” Grenada as the ‘Christ of the Deep’ still stands on the Carenage all of nature’s best gifts can be found in Grenada. Grenada boasts some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches, is a proud member of the International Council of Tourism in the town of St. George’s today as an expression of delectable cuisine and spices, a tropical rainforest and a Partners (ICTP). gratitude to Grenadians for their remarkable acts of wide range of fun-filled activities such as diving, snorkeling, PAGE A-8 THE STAR OCTOBER 6, 2012

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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS POLITICAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEIU HOSTS VOTER PROTECTION EVENT IN JACKSONVILLE, FL

Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Dr. The Dazzling Diamonds Senior Dancers and Congresswoman Michael Eric Dyson Congresswoman Corrine Brown Corrine Brown JACKSONVILLE, FL – On Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, 2012 the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute’s (CBCI) in partnership with SEIU hosted its “Vote Ready” voter protection event at the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office (Gallery Town Center). There, members of the Jacksonville community registered to vote, confirmed their voter registration status, learned about changes to Florida’s voter laws and heard from elected officials on the importance of voting in the upcoming election. The CBCI’s “Vote Ready” event featured Joann Manning, Senator Bill Nelson and Brenda Priestly Jackson,can- Angela Rye, The Congressional Black Caucus Congresswoman Corrine Brown (FL-03), Mayor Alvin Jacksonville Job Corps students. didate for Clerk of the Circuit Court Institute in partnership with Brown, Florida State Senator Audrey Gibson, Florida SEIU featuring the State Representative Mia Jones, Michael Eric Dyson, Honorable Corrine Brown Marcia Dyson, Betty Wright, the Katz Downstairz band, (FL-09) and other elected Tori Robinson, Maurice Griffin and T-Roy along with officials. other prominent community leaders and entertainers. “There are people trying to stop us from getting out the vote,” said Rep. Corrine Brown, a Member of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Everybody has to do their part and everybody has a role to play in this fight. If you’re not registered, you’re not even in the game. This is your chance to get registered and celebrate us making sure our voices are heard in this election.” Rep. Brown has organized numerous voter educa- Audrey L. Gibson, Florida tion events and has been one of the most outspoken voic- State Senator, Senate es against efforts to purge Florida’s voters and to changes District 9. in Florida’s voting rules that may disenfranchise thou- Rhonda Peoples-Waters, can- sands of minorities, young people and the elderly in her didate for County Judge community. Group 12 “I am extremely disappointed with what is going on in Florida, but we will not let this stand,” said Rep. Brown. “We will keep fighting for all our citizens’ right to vote and we’ll keep registering people while we do.” The Congressional Black Caucus Institute, incor- porated in 2000, is a non-profit, non-partisan, social purpose organization operating under the IRS designation of Elder Lee Harris, Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church, Dr 501 (c)(4). Over the past 12 years, the CBC Institute has Michael Eric Dyson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, and played a pivotal role in training the next generation of Pastor R. L. Gundy, President of The State of Florida Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC, and political leaders and providing voters with relevant infor- Pastor of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. mation regarding issues in their communities. For more information, please visit www.CBCInstitute.org. DJ, Doctor Doom Photos: Frank M. Powell III

Dr Michael Eric Dyson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Monica Isom, and Ken Jefferson

Dr Michael Eric Dyson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, and Glenel Bowden.

Reginald L. Brown, City Florida Senator Bill Nelson and Von Sabrina Belton, and Kimberly Daniels, Alexander. Councilwoman At Large, Group 1 Council, District 10

Tanya Joyel Wiley, Spoken Word Ministries PAGE B 2 THE STAR OCTOBER 6, 2012 Racecraft How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age

(StatePoint) With the technological and cultural landscape in by: KAREN E. FIELDS and BARBARA J. FIELDS flux, many professional fields are undergoing rapid changes. Continually challenging yourself can help you achieve success, The Soul of Inequality in American Life keeping you relevant as your chosen profession moves with the times. When Barack Obama won the presidential election nearly four years ago, his victory was said to mark the dawn of a “post-racial” Long gone are the days when most Americans start a job and toil at the same America. And yet as we approached the end of his first term, Trayvon Martin’s workplace -- or even in the same profession -- until they receive that gold watch murder at the hands of George Zimmerman galvanized the right wing of the coun- on retirement day. try, spurring waves of racist commentary and violent partisan debate. Post-racial, indeed. More Americans are now striving to live a life like that of Warren Adler, a self- Sisters Karen Fields and Barbara Fields tackle the myth of the post-racial era made novelist and founder of a new business at the not-so-old age of 84. in their incisive and daring Racecraft, a detailed new work intended to fundamen- tally reorient how we consider the basic social geography of American life. For Adler and others like him, life is about embracing what’s new and jumping Racecraft’s central metaphor is that race functions in America today similarly to into new challenges. the way in which witchcraft once operated: formally, society agrees that race may be an illusion and that racism is bad, yet it continues to exert a witchcraft-like Back in the days following World War II, he was a reporter for the Armed Forces influence over everything we do, structuring so many of our every day experi- Press Service, covering the Truman White House. He then launched the ences. Washington Dossier magazine with his wife and son, started a public relations Habitually deploying the word “race” as shorthand for any number of social firm and then, mid-career, became a successful novelist at the age of 45. Fast-for- concepts or physical characteristics, Americans lack both the language and the ward almost 40 years to 2012, and he has 33 books under his belt and is the suc- theoretical framework with which to understand racism as it truly manifests. cessful founder of a publishing company that is a leader in embracing the electron- Often, the sisters point out, racecraft obscures pressing social issues by transform- ic book revolution. In 2011, his company, Stonehouse Productions, released five ing them into questions of black and white. e-books simultaneously in an exclusive with Amazon. As recent Census Bureau data belies, the conflict between the ultra-rich and poor has become more pressing than racial tension and friction between immi- No matter the profession, industry leaders are the ones who can foresee future grants and native-born Americans. Why then, the sisters ask, have we cloaked the game changers and are willing to reinvent themselves at different points in their stratification of class in our country so effectively? How has racecraft bewitched careers. us to speak of inequality only under the well-tread terms of prejudice and ethnic- ity? It’s all about being able to see around corners. And those who remain rooted in Approaching this complex topic with ingenuity and wit, the authors expand tradition may struggle. New technologies have left little room for old business their theory through a series of collaborative essays approaching history—and models -- and workers who don’t embrace new ways -- to succeed. thus, racecraft—not as a linear subject, but as one that circuits and overlaps repeatedly. From highlighting flash-points in the American narrative, they move “If the publishing world did not see the move to cyberspace coming they were to a deconstruction of the common metaphors most often deployed in the discus- fools and are now paying the price,” says Adler, who authored the clas- sion of race; the volume also includes a revisiting of the great anthropologist E.E. sic “The War of the Roses,” amongst other books that have gone on to become Evans-Prichard and an imagined conversation between the French sociologist major Hollywood movies and television programs. “I predicted when I first intro- Emile Durkheim and W.E.B. Dubois. duced the Sony Reader in 2007 that the number of stores selling printed books Grounded by Karen Fields and Barbara Fields’ accomplishments in their would shrink in years to come.” respective fields of history and sociology, Racecraft is a transdisciplinary feat, posed to dramatically alter the conversation about race, inequality and class. Adler’s personal tale illustrates it is possible to make regular creative contribu- Distinct from race and racism, racecraft does not refer to groups or to ideas tions to one’s field while helping to shape its direction. Such juggling, he says, is about groups’ traits, however odd both may appear in close-up. It refers instead to necessary in businesses growing ever more competitive because of the Internet. mental terrain and to pervasive belief. Like physical terrain, racecraft exists objec- tively; it has topographical features that Americans regularly navigate, and we With over 50,000 books published weekly in America, even renowned authors are cannot readily stop traversing it. Unlike physical terrain, racecraft originates not facing steep competition. “The Serpent’s Bite,” Adler’s newest thriller about fam- in nature but in human action and imagination; it can exist in no other way. The ily dysfunction, will need to stand out if it is to get discovered. Readers can learn action and imagining are collective yet individual, day-to-day yet historical, and more about the new book at www.WarrenAdler.com. He also has free downloads consequential even though nested in mundane routine. The action and imagining of his entire blacklist available at the site. emerge as part of moment-tomoment practicality, that is, thinking about and exe- cuting every purpose under the sun. Do not look for racecraft, therefore, only “It is hard to get heard and discovered amid less shelf space, short promotional where it might be said to “belong.” Finally, racecraft is not a euphemistic substi- spans and an avalanche of competition on the Internet,” he says. “If you want to tute for racism. It is a kind of fingerprint evidence that racism has been on the get noticed, bang the drum as loud as you can.” scene. Our term racecraft invokes witchcraft, though not for the reason that may come Whether you’re starting a new business or reinventing an old one, survival today first to mind. We regard neither witchcraft nor racecraft as “just mischievous means taking exponential leaps, making a splash and staying ahead of trends. superstition, nothing more,” a position [economist Glenn C. Loury] Loury has rightly dismissed as of little interest. Far from denying the rationality of those who have accepted either belief as truth about the world, we assume it. We are inter- *****/ Community Activities ested in the processes of reasoning that manage to make both plausible. Witchcraft and racecraft are imagined, acted upon, and re-imagined, the action and imagin- Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events ing inextricably intertwined. The outcome is a belief that “presents itself to the scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area mind and imagination as a vivid truth.” So wrote W. E. H. Lecky, a British schol- Haven Hospice is hosting a grief and loss support group from October 2 through ar of Europe’s past who, looking back from the nineteenth century, tried to Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 at Westside Church of Christ at 23 W 8th St. in Jacksonville. understand how very smart people managed for a very long time to believe in The group meets from 7-8 p.m. For more information, contact the local office at witchcraft. He warned that it takes “a strong effort of the imagination … [to] 904-279-1677. realise the position of the defenders of the belief.” To “realise,” in his sense, is to Golden Isles Arts & Humanities presents “City of Dreams”, October 5-27, picture a bygone real world of normally constituted people who accepted, as obvi- 2012, opening Reception First Friday October 5, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Wednesdays- ously true, notions that the real world of one’s own present dismisses as obvious- Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., or by appoint- ly false. What if we Americans applied that “strong effort” to our present? Only if ment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Downtown Brunswick. Call 262- we imagined racecraft as a thing in itself worth scrutiny might we imagine our- 6934, or visit goldenislesarts.org. selves outside or beyond the belief. It is impossible to understand what “post- FLORIDA BLACK EXPO, on Saturday, October 06, 2012, at Prime Osborn racial” might be without first understanding more profoundly than we do at pres- Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact ent just what “racial” is. 904.630.4000 for more information. GOSPEL BEST COMPETITION, this Saturda,y October 06, 2012, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For Community Activities, cont’d...... more information call 904.630.4000. EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE HOMECOMING “RESTORE THE ROAR” From Saturday, October 6th- October 14. The Jacksonville Chapter of Kevin Hart, this Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Times Union Center for the National Alumni Association of Edward Waters College Monthly Alumni Performing Arts, 300 W. Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please contact Meeting will be cancelled for the month of October, but cordially invite all 904.633.6110 for more information. alumni and friends of the college to join us for “Homecoming 2012” activi- National child safety program provides free FBI quality fingerprints and ties during the week of October 8th – 14th. For a schedule of activities, please photographs for children. The free child safety fair will be inside the showroom contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (904) 470-8278. at the Cadillac of Orange Park auto dealership on Friday, October 12th from 3- REGGAE ON THE RIVER, on Sunday, October 07, 2012, at The Jacksonville 7PM and Saturday, October 13th from 10AM-4PM. Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.353.1188 for The management and staff of C. L. PAGE MORTUARY proudly announce the additional information. recent addition of a crematorium to our facility.We cordially invite you, our civic Musician's Monday, 1904 Music Hall, this Monday, October 08, 2012, 19 N. leaders, political leaders and your guests to join us in this historical event for our Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. open-house on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 12 Noon until 5:00 PM. Art With A Heart in Heathcare Exhibition, on Tuesday, October 09, 2012, at The American Beach Property Owners’ Association Inc. is having a huge MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please call community garage sale Saturday, October 13 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Furniture, 904.366.6911 for all information. house ware, clothes, shoes, etc. will be available for sale. Please no Early Birds. DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS MEETING, this Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Look for the signs on the entrances at Lewis, Julia and Burney Road off of A1A. at Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.630.2665 forn additional information. Join the JACKSONVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. in conjunction with the University Club of Jacksonville. This will happen on Friday, October 12, 2012, from 4:30-7:00 pm., 1301 Riverplace Blvd., 27th floor. Auction/Entrance fee $10.Cocktails for a cause. OCTOBER 6, 2012 THE STAR

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WORSHIP: PASTORAL PIONEER BRENDA IGLEHART REVEALS HER STORY AS SHE WENT FROM YOUNGEST ORDAINED FEMALE MINISTER OF HER TIME, TO FIRST FEMALE TO PASTOR HISTORIC CHURCH IN OUR TIME

A few weeks ago, members of The Florida and Georgia Star were live at St Simons Island First African Baptist Chuch to witness history, when Pastor Brenda Inglehart became the first female leader of the ministry which has served as a pillar of the community for over a century. We are pleased to provide you with an exclusive interview of this remarkable woman who is pleased to call Brunswick home as she focuses on recruiting souls for her Heavenly home.

By ARTHIA NIXON Pastor Brenda is also looking at feeding the body – and carry out our four-fold mission which includes Photo: ANGELA FAVORS-MORRELL literally. She is also focused on getting the African- edifying the body of Christ, exalting, American congregation aware of health issues and evangelizing and empowering.” plans to face them with preventative measures Located on Frederica Road, St Having accepted the Lord as her personal by encouraging healthy lifestyles. Another Simons First African Church Savior at an early age, it seemed only natural for thing she plans to focus on is the justice is described as a beautiful Brenda Iglehart to be a third generation minister of aspect of the community to make certain two story, frame, front the Gospel. At 19, she was the youngest licensed that her congregation is politically savvy gable building with evangelist in the Texas southwest jurisdiction. Now to know their rights, go out and vote asbestos shingle siding, some 44, years later, Rev. Brenda Iglehart, B.A., and understand the importance of round arch windows, M.A., MDiv. is a trailblazing pastor, evangelist and addressing community issues. and an off center, ministry consultant who is proud to show her passion “It is a holistic approach,” she pyramidal roof steeple for her Christ. admits. “It’s not just about the Spirit. was built in 1869 by Rev. Brenda is truly a pastoral pioneer. She We can’t just focus on our vertical former slaves of the St. was the second African American female clergy- relationship with the Lord and not ful- Simons plantations. woman to be ordained Elder in the South Georgia fill our mandate with being our broth- The congregation itself Conference. She subsequently became the first South ers and sisters’ keeper in the communi- organized ten years ear- Georgia Black Clergywoman to chair a conference ty. lier. Once a year during committee, be an elected delegate to the “We are a church of new beginnings like the service, someone Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, serve on the our motto states,” noted Pastor Brenda. reads the entire history of national board of directors of the United Methodist “I’m not all about out with the old in with the the Church. Development Fund, be appointed as Associate new. This is a distinctive church and we are Director of the Conference Office of Connectional tying in the church of Ministries and write Sunday School commentary as a yesterday with tradi- columnist for the Wesleyan Christian Advocate of tional flavor, by Georgia. In 2005 she became the 46th pastor and first adding a contem- female appointed to lead the historic Speedwell porary edge. We United Methodist Church of Savannah. are also a mis- “I originally came here [Glynn County] as a sions congre- part of the Methodist community,” said Rev. Brenda. gation so you “I just fell in love with the area and thought that this will see us in was the place that I would retire. But, I haven’t quite the commu- retired when it comes to ministry it seems.” nity and we Now, she’s ventured a bit further south and is are certainly now the first female to pastor the First African going to be Baptist Church of St Simons Island, which has been redefining a beacon in the community for over 150 years. The church was founded by slaves in 1859 and was the first place they were allowed to worship on the island. Is she a little intimidated coming into such a traditional and established ministry? “Not at all,” she says with her signature con- tagious smile. “It’s not quite new territory for me to come into a ministry as a pastor. Someone told me that women tend to pastor a little differently and that we add in a little nurturing and maternal touch. Even though every woman is different, I agree that you have to have a love for people, especially if you are Rev. Brenda Igleheart continues to be a a pastor.” pacesetter in ministry. She is the first While feeding the spirit, Pastor Brenda is also female to sit as Pastor of the historic St. looking at feeding the body – literally. She is also Simons First African Baptist Church. focused on getting the African-American congregation aware of health issues and plans to face them with preventative measures by encouraging healthy lifestyles. Another thing she plans to focus on is the justice aspect of the community to make certain that PAGE B-4 THE STAR OCTOBER 6, 2012

COLLEGE SPORTS: Bengals Defense Stifles Jaguars Running Valdosta State Ties Game In 27-10 Win By FRED WITT 11,695 rushing yards (11,271 School TD Record In Florida Sports Wire with the Jaguars alone) put- ting him at 15th All-Time in Win Over EWC NFL history. The Cincinnati Taylor was drafted Tigers Bengals handed the by the Jaguars out of Florida Jacksonville Jaguars a 27- with the ninth overall pick in 10 defeat Sunday at VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State rushed for 352 the 1998 NFL Draft. Khan EverBank Field for their yards and tied a school record with seven rushing touch- told the crowd on Sunday, third consecutive win. The downs as the Blazers defeated Edward Waters 58-10 in non- "Fred Taylor is everything Jaguars fell to 1-3. conference football action at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium you'd want in a football play- "We let the game Saturday evening. er and a human being." get out of hand late," said The win improved VSU to 3-2 while Edward Waters In the Jaguars' 17- Jaguars coach Mike fell to 2-3. The Tigers have an open date this week. year history, Taylor becomes Mularkey. "We have to Tigers' QB Brandon Turman was 5 of 4 for 76 yards the second player to receive learn how to make plays, and two interceptions. He also ran for 38 yards. Phillip the honor, joining five-time not just defensively, but in Teamer rushed for 77 yards on 12 carries. Pro Bowl left tackle Tony all phases." Tony Goodman led the EWC defense with 11 tack- Boselli. The Jaguars' former Jacksonville QB les. owner, Wayne Weaver, and Blaine Gabbert finished The 352 rushing yards marked the second-highest his wife Delores also have 23-of-34 for 186 yards and total in Valdosta State history, behind the 391 put up by the been named to the Pride. a touchdown, a two-yard Blazers against Arkansas Tech on Sept. 25, 1999. VSU also "Thanks for believ- pass to Marcedes Lewis. passed for 183 yards in the game and forced six EWC ing in the team and this city," "Its about consis- turnovers. Taylor told Khan during the tency," Gabbert told the Valdosta State scored on five of its six first half pos- ceremony. media after Sunday's loss. sessions to build a 31-10 halftime lead. The Blazers wasted ROBINSON SUF- "We need to sustain little time in getting on the board as they took the opening FERS HEAD INJURY momentum and drives. kickoff and marched 71 yards on 10 plays to score a touch- Wide receiver That's something we will down on a five-yard touchdown run by Cedric O'Neal. Laurent Robinson left work on and get better." After Edward Waters got a 34-yard field goal from Sunday's game against Running back Jerry Martin to cut the Blazer lead to 7-3 on its opening Bengals after making his Maurice Jones-Drew ran drive, VSU again found the end zone as Cayden Cochran only reception of the game. for 38 rushing yards on 13 scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, after a the Mularkey said he has been carries, and had five catch- Blazers recovered a Tiger fumble on the EWC 31, placed in the team's concus- es for 42 yards. Rookie Regginald Lewis scored on a 21-yard run as time expired in sion program. wide receiver Justin the first quarter to give VSU a 21-3 advantage. "We'll monitor him Blackmon caught a career- Daniel Andersen added a 30-yard field goal with this week," Mularkey said on high six passes for 48 8:41 to go in the second quarter before Edward Waters Monday. "But that's obvious- yards for Jacksonville. turned a botched punt by the Blazers into a 34-yard touch- ly two weeks in a row, so it's Josh Scobee down pass from Turman to Suwayne Hylton. a little more of a concern this kicked a 21-yard field goal VSU closed out the first half scoring with a 12-yard time." to cut Cincinnati's margin Cochran to Seantavious Jones touchdown pass with 1:36 It would be his third to 17-10. The Jaguars remaining in the second quarter. concussion overall this sea- trailed 17-7 at halftime. The Blazers dominated the second half as they son including one he suffered Cincinnati QB scored four rushing touchdowns, by four different players, during camp. Robinson has Andy Dalton threw for two while holding the Tigers to just 12 yards of total offense in caught nine passes for 134 touchdowns and scored the half. Cochran added a second rushing touchdown less yards through four games this another on the ground as than four minutes into the third quarter while back-up quar- season including the 19- he completed 20-of-31 terback Graham Craig scored on a one-yard run later in the yarder on Sunday. passes for 244 yards. third. Fellow quarterback Justin Roberts added a one-yard In another injury Former Georgia Bulldog rushing touchdown in fourth quarter while R.J. Davis scored update Mularkey said there is A.J. Green caught six pass- on a 17-yard run three minutes later to close out the scoring. a chance linebacker Daryl es for 117 yards and scored Twelve different Blazers registered a carry in the Smith could return following a touchdown in his third game, led by Austin Scott, who rushed 10 times for a team- the Jaguars' bye on Oct. 14. A consecutive game. high 97 yards. O'Neal added 71 yards on 10 carries while groin injury has kept him out Chris Pressley also Cochran tallied five carries for 70 yards while also complet- since early in the preseason. caught a touchdown pass. ing 10-of-14 passes for 173 yards and one score. Regginald UP NEXT Mike Nugent converted on Lewis led the receivers with six catches for 99 yards while Mike Tice, offensive both of his field goals. Edwin Thermidor had team-high five tackles, including a coordinator for the Chicago Gabbert was sack that forced a fumble. Bears, returns to Jacksonville sacked six times against Sunday when the Jaguars Angel Earns WNBA Peak Cincinnati Bengals. host the Bears at 4:05 p.m. "Obviously, we Tice, 52, joined the Performer Honor as League's have to do better," center Bears in January 2010 after Scoring Champion Brad Meester said. "As an spending three years with the offensive line, we take that Jaguars as an assistant head on our shoulders, obvious- coach under Jack Del Rio. ly. We have to do a better Bears' coach Lovie Smith job protecting." replaced Mike Martz by pro- The Jaguars were moting Tice, their former coming off a win over the offensive line coach. The Colts. Jacksonville still team lost two line starters in lead the all-time series, 11- 2011, yet the Bears rushed for 8, but now has lost the last more than 2,000 yards for three meetings. just the second time since TAYLOR HON- 1990. ORED AT HALFTIME Interception returns The Atlanta Dream’s Angel McCoughtry was hon- The club placed by Charles Tillman and ored with a 2012 WNBA Peak Performer Award for leading running back Fred Taylor Lance Briggs helped the the league in scoring, the WNBA announced Monday. in their Pride Of The Bears (3-1) defeat the McCoughtry, who also led the league in steals, is the first Jaguars on Sunday. Cowboys 34-18 Monday member of the Dream to lead the league in scoring. Introduced by team owner night in Dallas. Photos by Laurence Greene The WNBA presents the Peak Performer awards Shad Kahn, Taylor finished Florida/Georgia Star annually to the players who lead the league in scoring, his 13-year career with rebounding and assists during the regular season. Each player will receive a trophy crafted by Tiffany in honor of her accomplishments. FRED TAYLOR GETS TOP JAG HONORS McCoughtry earned her first Peak Performer award for scoring after averaging 21.4 points per game in 2012. It’s official! Fred Taylor was induct- The four-year veteran averaged more than 20 points per ed into the Pride of Jaguars, Ring of Honor. game for the third straight year and shot 45 percent from the Taylor will become the second for- floor. The Louisville product scored 20 or more points in 18 mer Jaguars player to be inducted into the of her 24 games this season, including a season-high 33 Pride, following former offensive lineman against Chicago on June 2. Her career average of 19.0 points and the first overall draft pick in franchise per game ranks her fourth all-time in the league. history. McCoughtry was the runner-up in the scoring race Taylor played locally from 1998 to last year when she averaged 21.6 points, losing the title to 2008 before joining the Patriots. Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi by less than a tenth of a point. This Pictured is Tony Hill, Thomas season, she outdistanced the Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner, who was second with an average of 20.6 points per game. Jimenez and Fred Taylor. OCTOBER 6, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 PAGE B-6 THE STAR OCTOBER 6, 2012 OPINION THE FLORIDA STAR AS VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS, THE GEORGIA STAR LEAGUE LAUNCHES NEW VOTER SUPPORT HOTLINE

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As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Man gets Life After Threatening to Kill Girlfriend

A man was arrested for attempted murder, one A man was sentenced to life for threatening to day after he was served with a temporary injunction for kill his girlfriend. protection against domestic violence by the victim, 35-year-old Timothy Emanuel Green was said to who was his girlfriend. have broken into an apartment in search for his Police dispatched to a specific address in refer- girlfriend. He could not find her and threatened ence to a battery in progress. The son of the victim said his girlfriend’s sister with a handgun before he that Arnold Knight, 46, struck her mother with a crow left. Green soon came back to the apartment and bar or other metal object. Knight had already disap- looked for his girlfriend again. He found her hid- peared from the scene by the time the police came. ing in the closet and tried to strangle her. He then Upon arrival the victim was inside the residence Arnold Knight lying on thee couch with blood upon her face and head. Timothy Green threatened to kill her if she didn’t tell him where She was said to have wounds on her head and face where both her eyes were she was earlier in the evening. swollen shut. She was transported by a helicopter to a hospital, where she would Green was arrested and charged with two counts of armed bur- receive medical treatment. glary with assault or battery, two counts of aggravated assault, and one Contact was made with the son, who stated that he was leaving for school count of battery. when he opened the front door and saw his mother lying on the ground. She was According to reports, Green is a convicted felon and was released lying near the rear passenger side of the vehicle gasping as she was breathing and from prison in October 2009 after serving ten years for armed robbery. Knight was standing on the other side of the vehicle holding an object in his hand. The victim’s son stated that the object looked dark and metal possibly being a crow bar. Knight asked him, “What do you want?” He was scared and ran into the home, locked the door, and woke his sister up. He then called 911. The son and daughter of the victim said that their mother and Knight had been in a relationship since June or July of this year. Knight moved in shortly after and has been living with them for the past several months. They also told police Knight was currently on probation in Alabama for possession of marijuana and attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend’s child, who he shot with a gun. Police contacted the victim at the hospital. She said that she went to her vehicle as she normally does in the morning to get ready to take her son to school. As she walked towards her vehicle, she heard the trash can move behind her. When she turned around and saw Knight, she ran around the vehicle and Knight went after her to strick her in the head with an unknown object. She lost consciousness during the attack and later woke up after it was done. A week before the incident, a judge signed a temporary injunction for protection against domestic violence so that there would be no contact between Knight and the victim, according to reports. Police searched the area near the crime scene and a steel pipe, approxi- mately 12 to 16 inches, was found in a drainage ditch. The pipe was tested and showed a positive presumptive test for the presence of blood. When Knight was arrested and questioned, he said he did not use a crow bar. Knight was charged with felony attempted murder. C&J 2 THE STAR OCTOBER 06, 2012

SSSHH! From Actual Police Reports DidDid YouYou HearHear About?...About?... EDITOR’S NOTE: All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reports are a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe.

Homeless Man and Juvenile Brutally Beat Another Man Anywhere, Anyone • Most local and state criminal codes don't define "carjacking." It's reported as A man and a juvenile, both home- either auto theft or armed robbery. This means that no solid statistics exist on less, were arrested for inflicting severe time, place, and victims. injuries to another homeless man. . • Though carjackings can occur anytime, a sizable share appear to take place dur- Police received a call from ing the late night hours. employees of a nearby Race Trac who • Carjacking isn't just a problem in large cities - it happens in suburbs, small said a 48 year old man stumbled into towns, and rural areas. their gas station at 2 a.m. and appeared to • Carjackers look for opportunity. They don't choose victims by sex, race, or age. have been severely beaten and was bleeding. The victim said he was beaten by Lee Edward Allen Golden opportunities: what do carjackers look for? • Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs. Hill, 43, and Damian Paul Griffin, 14, who is Hill’s stepson. • Garages and parking lots for mass transit, shopping malls, and grocery stores. The victim was transported to a hospital and doctors • Self-serve gas stations and car washes. said that he had broken facial bones and was bleeding into his • ATMs (automated teller machines). brain. Due to the severity of the injuries, the victim was trans- • Residential driveways and streets as people get into and out of cars. ported to a different hospital for specialized treatment and sur- • Highway exit and entry ramps, or anyplace else that drivers slow down or stop. geries. Deputies responded to the underside of a bridge of Reduce Your Risk where the attack was said to have occurred and met with Hill, Griffin, and the boy’s mother, Tammy Griffin. All three were Getting In transported to the District Office to be interviewed. Tammy • Walk with purpose and stay alert. Griffin said there was an argument between the two men and the • Approach your car with the key in hand. Look around and inside the car before boy, so she left to get some beer and get some of her belongings getting in. from a nearby homeless area. She said when she returned, Hill • Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out fliers. and her son walked out from under the bridge with blood on • Trust your instincts - if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quick- them. The two told her they fought with the victim and he left. ly, lock the doors, and drive away. The victim was punched, hit and kicked in the rib area and face causing the severe injuries. On the Road Hill and Griffin were arrested and taken to jail. They • Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (at least part-way, if it's hot and were charged with felony aggravated battery. you don't have air conditioning), no matter how short the distance or how safe Hill remains in jail on no bond while Griffin, a juvenile, the neighborhood. was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice. • When you're coming to a stop, leave enough room to maneuver around other cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away. • Drive in the center lane to make it harder for would-be carjackers to approach Your Safety the car. • Avoid driving alone. Go with someone whenever possible, especially at night. Carjacking • Don't stop to assist a stranger whose car is broken down. Help instead by driving to the nearest phone and calling police to help. Stealing a car by force has captured headlines across the country. Statistically your chances of being a carjacking victim are very slim, and pre- Getting Out vention actions can reduce the risk even more. • Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibil- Why is Carjacking a Problem? • It's a crime of opportunity - a thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. ity. Sometimes it's the first step in another crime. • Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. • For some young people, carjacking may be a rite of passage, a status sym- • Put them in the trunk or out of sight. bol, or just a thrill. • Try to park in a garage with an attendant. Leave only the ignition key, with no • Cars, especially luxury ones, provide quick cash for drug users and other identification. criminals. • Even if you're rushed, look around before you get out and stay alert to the sur- • More teens and adults commit crimes of violence than ever before. roundings. OCTOBER 06, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Woman Faces Child Neglect and Drug Charges Server at Chili’s Steals Card Numbers from Customers

A woman was arrested after leaving her children to A server at Chili’s was arrested after stealing see her boyfriend. bank card numbers from customers and going on a At about 1 a.m., a concerned neighbor reported shopping spree. hearing a child crying in a nearby front yard. The neigh- 34-year-old Niquarus O. Rawls stole bank card bor had tried to find a responsible adult without suc- numbers of several customers at a Chili’s restaurant cess. When deputies responded, they discovered a where he was employed as a server. Rawls took the 4-year-old crying boy outside and a 5-year-old boy stolen card numbers to a sporting goods store and Ykevia Jones sleeping in the house. When no adults could be found, Niquarus Rawls gave the card numbers to acquaintance and store deputies tracked down 23-year-old Ykevia Jones’s cell phone number and employee, 26-year-old Shaira Garcia. Garcia manually keyed in the called her. She initially claimed over the phone that she had just run to the card numbers and allowed Rawls to make several large purchases. store for a moment. Later, she arrived at the house and admitted to deputies Rawls and Garcia completed a total of seventeen transactions begin- that she had been visiting a boyfriend. She wasn’t planning on being gone ning in late April and continuing over a four-week period. The amount long, so she had left the children asleep and unattended. Deputies also of merchandise and gift cards taken from the store using the stolen found a small amount of marijuana in Jones’s car. card numbers was $24,000.72. Police are still investigating and look- Jones was charged with two counts of child neglect and one count ing to see whether a couple of Walmart employees were involved of possession of marijuana under 20 grams. The Florida Department of Rawls was arrested and charged with organized fraud and Children and Families was notified, and the children were turned over to grand theft. Garcia was arrested as well. Rawls was later released on Jones’s mother. $7,000 bond. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Man Facing Cocaine Charge Caught with Cocaine in Court Man and His Dog Both Attack Police, Dog Shot and Killed Aurora, IL- Alex Robinson, 37, was due in court for a probation hear- Mesa, AZ- Samkeith Jurden was reportedly seen at a Target store ing on a cocaine deliver charge from 2006. Robinson was at the se- wearing nothing but a swimsuit and black socks, sitting in the curity checkpoint and when the metal detector sounded, he was told middle of an aisle. He was also with his pit bull without a leash and was on the phone trying to get his grandmother to pray for to step back and empty his pockets. He placed a bag containing three him. When police arrived, Jurden immediately started to fight grams of cocaine into a bin to be scanned. He then tried to leave, but with the officers when he was told he was under arrest. He then bit the cop on the was arrested. Robinson was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. In arm and tried to run away, but was caught immediately. As Jurden got in a scuffle 2006, he was charged with delivery of cocaine and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and with the officers and fighting them, his dog bit the arm of the officer that was on Ju- two years of probation. In 2011, he was arrested again for violating his probation. rden. The dog was shot and killed. Jurden was arrested and charged with two counts Teen Murders Mother and Dumps Body in Dumpster of aggravated assault on a police officer, and one count each of resisting arrest, as- Bronx, NY- 16-year-old Darwin Jackson allegedly shot his mother sault by a "vicious animal," disorderly conduct, and criminal trespassing. His is and tossed her body in a dumpster. Her body was found by the build- being held on $5,600. ing’s superintendent who called police. Jackson had a little sister who Man Accidentally Sends Sex Text to all Contacts was often seen with the mother, but people said that Jackson and his 24-year-old swimming coach Craig Evans decided to send a very personal text to his lover, but accidentally sent it to every mother did not have a good relationship. A trail of blood was found contact in his phonebook. The text message was also sent to two from the apartment to the dumpster and surveillance video showed Jackson dragging his young schoolgirls, ages 13 and 14. The message was an invita- mother’s body. Jackson admitted later that he fired a shot at his mother’s head and then tion to his girlfriend asking her if she would like to have sex hit her with a baseball bat because of all the arguments they have been through for him fre- with him. Even family members received the message. Evans was arrested and quently being out late at night. There was no sign of remorse or emotion from Jackson. He charged with causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Later, the judge was arrested and charged with murder, manslaughter and weapons possession. let Evans go “given the unusual circumstances.” C&J 4 THE STAR OCTOBER 06, 2012 CommunityCommunity UpdateUpdate MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Myra Raquel Name: Artrevia L. Williams Name: Demetrious Land Name: Nacoyia Shanyia Name: Raven Minor Culliver Age: 17 Age: 17 Owens Harris Age: 15 Age: 15 Weight: 200 lbs Weight: 160 lbs Age:17 Weight: 240 lbs Weight: 110 lbs Last seen: 5/07/12 Last seen: 9/20/12 Weight:140 lbs Last seen: 5/28/12 Last seen: 8/30/12 Last seen: 5/24/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Stabbing Suspect

Police responded to an address in reference to a stabbing. The victim, Ronnie Bruce Hill, was stabbed in his neck by his live in girlfriend, suspect Tonya Michelle Bell. The victim was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition where he is still in serious condition.

An arrest warrant has just been issued for the suspect, Tonya Michelle Bell. Attached are two photos of the wanted suspect.

Suspect: Tonya Michelle Bell Black female, 10/26/1970

Anyone with any information about the locations of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email at [email protected]. You will remain anonymous and receive a possible reward if your tip leads to an arrest.

MOST WANTED

Name: Mark Black Name: Exzell Bostic Name: Landy Merrell Name: Destini Danielle Offense: Obstruct Offense: Felony Boatwright Blount Crime Investigation Battery Offense: Organized Offense: Contraband Fraud

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward. OCTOBER 6, 2012 THE STAR PR - 1 STUDENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC TALENT

Xavier was inducted into a national program to utilize his math and science talents.

He will compete in a national contest later this year in Dallas.

Congratulations Xavier from the Florida Star staff!

Xavier Fefie Rinetta Fefie and son Xavier. RE/MAX Air Balloon at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology

Learning and fun at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, part of Duval County Public Schools. David Venters, an aviation instructor at the school, worked with RE/MAX to bring their hot-air balloon to campus. The purpose behind the event was for his aviation students to get a hands-on lesson on the science behind how a hot-air balloon works. A few dozen students, teachers, staff and even the principal each went on a ride ap- proximately 20 feet in the air. This was the first year the students in his class were able to enjoy in this opportunity. PR - 2 THE STAR OCTOBER 6, 2012 Is it time to teach kids about stranger safety? Eventually, all three boys got their ice cream with the reporter’s son running for safety behind the project area. All of the parents were disappointed with their children and realized they had to work more with them to help them understand the dangers of talking with strangers and accepting items from them. Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Education Editor/Vice President To avoid potential abductions, NCMEC provides the following safety tips for A “missing kid” is a frightening experi- children and parents: For children, they should (1) avoid being tricked by ence for any parent. According to the Na- adults who offer special gifts or treats such as ice cream; (2) get approval from tional Center for Missing and Exploited your parents before you go or do anything with a stranger; (3) say no to all re- Children (NCMEC), 800,000 children quests by strangers and (4) take a friend when you go somewhere. Parents younger than 18 are missing annually – an should (1) teach kids to avoid getting in or going towards a stranger’s vehicle; average of 2,185 children reported miss- (2) establish rules for where they can go in the neighborhood (3) practice role- ing daily. Sixty-three percent of the ab- playing various scenarios and (4) keep open lines of communication. ductions involve non-family members such as a babysitter, friend, long-term ac- Similarly, the NBC expert on abductions noted that parents should teach kids quaintance, neighbor, caretaker or person at a young age how to say no and be assertive and strong when approached by of authority; whereas, 37 percent of the abductions involve a stranger. Most ab- strangers. She also noted that parents should place emphasis on teaching kids ductions occur during the day while a child is walking home or riding a bicy- about different abduction situations such as what to say if a stranger says, cle between the hours of two and seven in the evening. “Don’t tell your parents.”

Considering the number of children reported missing, the critical questions to Keeping our children safe is a major responsibility of parents. In today’s en- be asked are: Is it time to teach kids about stranger safety? What are safety vironment, our children can be faced with untold scams that can ultimately tips for children and parents? harm them mentally and physically. As parents, we must diligently train our children about how to handle strangers and the actions they can take when In a recent NBC special documentary, “My Kid Would Never Do That: they are in dangerous situations. Stranger Danger,” elementary school kids were tested on what they would do when approached by a stranger. The kids were not aware they were being Saving is all about spending less, life. But to make sure you can afford videotaped by NBC and watched by their parents. The children were only in- which is easier than you think it, designate "fun funds" ahead of formed that they were participating in a community project to make posters for time. You don't need to decide where U.S. troops. The hope was that the kids would remember the things their par- Some people joke that a budget is just to spend it. You just need to decide ents taught them about getting into a vehicle with a stranger. a method for going broke methodi- how much you have. cally. But that's only true if budgets Make a weekly budget in- The kids participating in the experiment included the NBC reporter’s own son, stead of one for the whole semester. a set of twins, three girls who did not know each other and three boys that are made and not followed. Fortu- nately for you, there are ways to save That way it's easier to monitor what knew each other. The children were all faced with the same challenge: a you're spending and how much stranger in an ice cream truck offers free ice cream and coerces them to come more and spend less so you can stay money you have left. into the truck and look at the truck’s music machine. All of the kids had been on-budget and out of debt. It's easy: Sign up for Smarter- coached by their parents about the dangers of talking and accepting items from Avoid credit cards. Switch to Bucks®.Since everyone needs to strangers. The results of the experiment were disappointing and scary. debit instead. That way you won't spend some money, you might as spend more money than you have. well get rewarded for it. And isn't it Of the twins, one child was reluctant to get in the truck, refused to accept ice Plus you won't get into more debt and cream and expressed that they would have to ask their parents about the about time those rewards were actu- won't ever pay interest, which is just stranger’s requests. The other twin took the ice cream. The three girls who did ally worth something? Earn Smarter- wasted cash. not know each other became very excited about the arrival of the ice cream Bucks rewards on the money you're truck. All of the girls followed the stranger to the back of the truck and one of Cut unnecessary costs—even already spending and use them to pay them got into the truck, received her ice cream and started marveling over the the small ones. Think about it this down your student loans. truck’s music machine. One of the three girls who had been taught repeatedly way: one store-bought coffee per day Did You Know? by her father (a police officer) about stranger safety, pulled the other girl away can cost you well over $100 a month. Student loans can't be discharged in from the truck and told her that it was a scam. With the repeated coercing of Cutting those extraneous expenses, or bankruptcy under normal circum- the stranger, the two girls cautiously approached the side of the truck and re- figuring out cheaper alternatives, can stances. luctantly got ice cream from the stranger. be the best way to save money every That means you're stuck with month. them for life, whether or not you can Of the three boys who were very good friends, one child stayed back (the NBC Plan for fun ahead of time. afford them. reporter’s son) while the other two boys followed the stranger to the truck. We get it—spontaneity is the spice of http://www.simpletuition.com OCTOBER 6, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3 princess, pumpkin, vampire and a witch. 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Dis- to spread a fes- cuss with your tive spirit, with child the needs less emphasis of other chil- on candy, and dren their age more emphasis and give them on giving back. the opportunity Collect dona- to donate their tions for a gently used cause. Halloween cos- If your tumes and kids plan to clothing. Be trick-or-treat, sure to explain talk to them to your chil- about collecting dren how their coins for an or- costumes can ganization that help make an- helps children other child’s in need Halloween throughout the extra special, world. For 62 and make sure years, Trick-or- they’re in- Treat for volved in the UNICEF has donation encouraged kids to help raise funds for their Get crafty with the kids. Encourage your child process. peers in developing countries by going door-to- to use their creative talents to help spread the door on Halloween night or participating in Halloween spirit by designing their own Trick- Host a Halloween slumber party. Encourage other festive fundraising activities. or-Treat for UNICEF box. “This year, we want your child to invite their closest friends for a to tap into children’s imaginations by letting night of spooktacular fun and treats. Ask each “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a powerful way them bring their own creativity to the tradi- child to bring a canned good to the party to do- for parents to teach their children the value of tional Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes,” said nate to your local food kitchen. helping others and for kids to learn about the Stern. The “Create-a-Character” contest allows world,” said Caryl Stern, President and CEO of kids to submit their Halloween character design With a little planning and creativity, you can the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. For the first time, for a chance to be selected for the Trick-or- use the excitement of Halloween to encourage the traditional Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF box Treat for UNICEF 2013 limited edition collec- your child to give back to their community as has been given a new look, with six spooky tion. well. new character boxes – a monster, black cat, PR - 4 PREP RAP OCTOBER 6, 2012 Poison Prevention Week McAfee, Jacksonville Council announces poster contest winners; Winners were selected based on Jacksonville students creativity, design and poisoning take first, second place prevention messages. nationally Natalie Loos, 1st Place 2013 “The children, and the art teachers National Poison Prevention ALEXANDRIA, VA - The Poison who inspire them, continue to im- Week Council Poster Contest Prevention Week Council today press us with their creativity and 6th - 8th grade level announced the winners of the talent,” said Courtney Wilson, Poi- 2013 National Poison Prevention son Prevention Week Council Week poster contest. National Poi- chair. “It has been a pleasure to re- son Prevention Week, held the view all of the submissions. We third week in March each year, is observed nationally to highlight the are extremely proud of the winners dangers of poisonings and how to and are excited to share their prevent them. work.”

National Poison Prevention Week, Posters can be ordered through held the third week in March each year, is observed nationally to the Poison Prevention Week highlight the dangers of poison- Council website: www.poisonpre- Kevin McAfee, ings and how to prevent them. In vention.org. 2nd Place 2013 honor of this awareness week, the National Poison Poison Prevention Week Council Prevention Week Information is now available for the conducts a nationwide poster con- Council Poster test to educate the public about FPICJAX Regional Poster Contest Contest, K-2nd the dangers of poisonings and the in preparation for National Poison grade level importance of poisoning preven- Prevention Week 2013, which is tion. The winning poster in each di- March 17 - 23. The contest is open vision will be featured on the 2013 to children grouped in grades K - National Poison Prevention Week posters. First, second and third 2nd, 3rd - 5th and 6th - 8th. You place winners in each division will may call the Education Office of be posted on www.poisonpreven- the Florida/USVI Poison Informa- tion.org. tion Center – Jacksonville at 904- 244-4465, or email Phyllis More than 150 posters were sub- Bell-Davis at mitted from around the nation. One winner was selected in each [email protected] for more of the three divisions: grades K - information and entry guidelines. 2nd; 3rd – 5th; and 6th - 8th. Madison Yertzell, 2nd Place 2013 National Poi- If you suspect a poisoning has oc- The Florida/USVI Poison Informa- son Prevention Week curred, or if you have questions tion Center – Jacksonville (FPIC- Council Poster Contest JAX) Duval County service area concerning poisonings, immedi- 6th - 8th grade leve winners of the 2013 National Poi- ately call the Poison Center Help son Prevention Week Poster Con- line toll free, 24 hours a day at 1- test are as follows: 800-222-1222 and a Specialist in • Grades 6th - 8th, 1st place: Na- Poison Information will assist you. talie Loos, Jacksonville • Grades 6th - 8th, 2nd place: Don’t waste time on the Internet; Madison Yertzell, Jacksonville call the Poison Center for the right • Grades K - 2nd, 2nd place: Kevin answer the first time.