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We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor VOLUME 43 NUMBER 44 JUNE 30 - JULY 6, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Tomorrow’s Press Corps Miss Greater Ridgecrest Teen Pageant 2011 Inspired Young Teen Girls

The Winner of the 15 -17 was Ms. Danille Price, 2011 Ms. The Winner of the 12 to 14 was Ms. Alazae Gibson, The Weekly Challenger’s Publisher and Greater Ridgecrest; Ms. Carda’e Butler, 2nd Runner up and 2011 Winner - Ms. Greater Ridgecrest Teen; Ms. Ebony Dixon, General Manager, Dianne Speights, stands outside Ms. Kamira Dye, 3rd Runner up 2nd Runner up and Ms. Sequoyah Brown, 3rd Runner up the office with visiting students SPECIAL TO THE employees of the Greater know they were free.” behaviors, and explore their ST. PETERSBURG - A Elementary in the fall, and pho- CHALLENGER Ridgecrest YMCA. “This The Greater Ridgecrest unique talents and interests group of aspiring journalists tographer Willie Bush, who pageant was a long time YMCA is located in the Greater which will help them realize from a summer journalism will enter grade 5 at New RIDGECREST - On the coming,” Gwen Butler said. Ridgecrest Community. It offers their potential. That makes for camp visited The Weekly Heights Elementary. In the evening of June 18, as part of “The last time the African- quality programs with funds confident kids today and con- Challenger offices Tuesday to background are photographer the Juneteenth Celebration, the American women of the provided through Pinellas tributing and engaged adults observe a real news operation Kasamba Kokayi, who will be Greater Ridgecrest Community Ridgecrest community had a County Community Development. tomorrow. and prepare an article and a 7th-grader at John Hopkins, sponsored a Teen Pageant to pageant was in 1983.” Butler The YMCA dropped three The Christian principles the photos for the annual Midtown reporter Reynautica Williams, inspire young teen girls to know was a winner in 1983 and letters to now be called “the Y. YMCA was founded upon 160 Magazine. The summer camp also a 7th-grader at John their Freedom as fashionable, wanted to give the current The Y believes the values and years ago still remain, and the is part of the Journeys in Hopkins, and Challenger beautiful, intelligent and African-American young ladies skills learned early on are vital mission to put Christian princi- Journalism program, which publisher and general manager virtuous. of Ridgecrest a great experience building blocks for life. ples into practice through links journalism programs at Dianne Speights. The summer The evening was both a to motivate and inspire them to Because of the Y, more young programs that build healthy Melrose Elementary, John camp, held at John Hopkins, motivation tool and community know the value of their freedom people in neighborhoods spirit, mind, and body for all Hopkins Middle and culminates in the fall publica- fun event which ended the as young black women. “There around the nation are taking will continue to guide their Lakewood High School. In the tion of Midtown Magazine Juneteenth Celebration. The is no greater time to celebrate greater interest in learning and work for the next 160 years. event was coordinated by Gwen your freedom and growth than making smarter life choices. At foreground, from left, are and a gallery showing of the See additional color reporter Chris Russ, who will photojournalists’ work at Butler, Shakita Bellamy and Juneteenth,” She continued. “It the Y, children and teens can photographs on page 12 be a 5th-grader at Melrose Studio @ 620. Charyll Jones, all part-time took years for blacks in Texas to learn values and positive Florida Legislative Black Caucus Statement On Florida’s Next Opinion ...... 2 Commissioner Of Education TALLAHASSEE - The rate and closing the achievement Community News ...... 3-6 Florida Legislative Black Caucus gap. made the following statement According to Education Week Black History...... 6 regarding the selection of newspaper in 2010, Florida was Gerard Robinson as Florida’s ranked overall 5th in the nation, Funeral Notices ...... 6 Commissioner of Education: however our state received an “F” The twenty-four members of grade based on per-pupil spending. the Florida Legislative Black In Florida, education is a central Entertainment ...... 7 Caucus (FLBC) welcome obligation of the State; indeed the newly appointed Education Florida Constitution makes it a Sports...... 8 Commissioner,Gerard Robinson to “fundamental value” and a the Sunshine State. Commissioner “paramount duty” to provide for the Robinson comes to Florida after high quality education of all Florida State News ...... 9 receiving a unanimous vote by the children and we as a caucus are Florida Board of Education. He is committed to doing just that. National News ...... 9 nationally recognized as an “The Caucus recognizes that education reformer and school Florida’spublic schools are facing a choice advocate. It is the Caucus’ very difficult time and find them- Gerard Robinson Church Directory....10, 11 hope that Commissioner Robinson selves under attack on many fronts. will focus on strengthening Specifically as it relates to the statewide are facing. Members of Robinson, and look forward to Church News ...... 11 Florida’s public education system recent cuts made within our public the FLBC are ready and willing to positive dialogue and visible by working to revamp the FCAT, education system and the intervene work with the newly appointed results,” FLBC Chairwoman addressing the high school dropout status that a number of our schools Education Commissioner Gerard Representative Mia Jones stated.

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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best Chenault And Immelt Push Jobs lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human BY MARC H. Xerox; Richard Parsons, Chairman term unemployed. Latinos are 15 employers can’t find workers with and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the MORIAL of Citigroup; and Roger Ferguson, percent of the labor force and make the advanced manufacturing skills Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief TRICEEDNEY President and CEO of TIAA- up 28 percent of the long-term they need. that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. WIRE.COM CREF. The President created the unemployed. Since the likelihood They recommend cutting red Council last February, bringing of finding a job decreases the tape so job-creating construction “Our job is to together the best thinking of large longer one is unemployed, this and infrastructure projects can do everything we can to ensure that and small business owners and phenomenon has the potential of move forward; boosting jobs in businesses can take root and folks worker-rights advocates in an inno- creating a permanent class of travel and tourism; providing more can find good jobs and America is vative partnership with govern- unemployed citizens. help to small business owners in leading the global competition that ment to address the immediate Clearly, as the National Urban need of SBA loans; and putting will determine our success in the unemployment crisis and improve League’s 12-point Jobs Rebuild construction workers back to work 21st century.” President Barack American competitiveness. We America plan recommends, we upgrading the energy efficiency of Obama applaud this important collabora- need a dynamic public-private ini- commercial buildings. Last week, in Raleigh-Durham, tion and are encouraged by last tiative to create jobs and train As Chenault and Immelt point the heart of North Carolina’s week’s progress report. urban residents for employment in out, obviously more must be done. Research Triangle Park, President The urgency of the Jobs key growth areas, including tech- But these initial recommendations The Weekly Challenger Obama received the first set of job- Council’s effort was underscored nology, broadband, manufacturing will put us on a path to create millions of jobs. The Jobs creating recommendations from by the release last week of a and clean energy. is distributed his 26- member Jobs and National Urban League Policy In their report to the President Council’s report is in stark contrast Competitiveness Council headed Institute report entitled, “A Long and in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, to those whose only plan is the in the following cities: by GE Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Road Back to Work: The Realities Chenault and Immelt echoed many tried and failed strategy of more tax St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo Immelt and American Express of Unemployment Since the Great of our recommendations. They c uts for the wealthy. Chairman and CEO, Kenneth Recession.” Our report highlights outlined specific steps to spur job T he President’s Jobs and Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor Chenault. Other members of the the disturbing fact that 45.5 percent growth in high-potential sectors, Competitiveness Council is off to a Council include the heads of of unemployed persons have been while also addressing areas of con- good start. We will continue to Boeing, Comcast, Southwest without jobs for six months or centrated unemployment. monitor its progress and keep you Airlines, and the AFL-CIO. In longer, with African Americans They call for stronger partner- posted on its work as we continue The Weekly Challenger addition to Chenault, other and Latinos faring much worse. ships with community colleges and to push for targeted jobs policies prominent African American While African Americans make up others to train workers for the two for America’s Urban Communities Published weekly on Thursdays by Council members include, Ursula 12 percent of the labor force, they million open jobs in the U.S. that where joblessness is unacceptably The Weekly Challenger Burns, Chairwoman and CEO of comprise 24 percent of the long- remain unfilled simply because high. 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 896-2922 LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Consciousness Over Cookouts $50 for 1 year SINGLE COPY BY GARY L. As the United States of African-Americans that worse burning our heritage house of 50 cents FLOWERS America celebrates another than the institution of slavery may honor we joyfully eat, drink, and be NNPA Independence Day (July 4), recog- have been the reality of many merry cooking outside in the yard. ATTENTION POSTMASTER: COLUMNIST nizing a principled stand by early black people who did not We must put the family fire out. Send all address changes to American colonists against the recognize their state of enslave- What must we do short of can- The Weekly Challenger “Fellow- tyranny of England’s King George, ment. celling cookouts? First, we must 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. citizens, above your national, we should learn from the words of July 4, 2011 may well mark the know our history — tragic and tri- St. Petersburg, FL 33705 tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful Frederick Douglas, who in 1852 most perilous position for black umphant. Second, we raise our wail of millions! 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If I [we] forget…’may my While African-Americans are 1865 All news items, advertising copy and related art right hand forget her cunning, and free from the brutality of physical • 76 percent of seniors testing each other and not on each other. submitted for publication on Thursday must be my tongue cleave to the roof of my bondage, our minds, in the words positive for HIV WE is a lot stronger then ME. at the office of The Weekly Challenger mouth!... to pass lightly over their of Douglas, seem to “…chime in • 70 percent of un-wed births If black people do not wrongs, and to chime in with the with the popular theme…” of hot • 60 percent of U.S. home fore- recognize that all of us—the no later than 4 p.m. Monday popular theme, would be treason dogs, hamburgers, John Phillip closures wealthy and the without—are still COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER most scandalous and shocking, and Sousa, and fireworks. • 50 percent high-school seen as the wretched by most of The views expressed by The Challenger would make me a reproach before In short, we need to place con- dropout rates America, we should have another columnists/advice columnists do not God and the world.’” sciousness over cookouts. • 50 percent of U.S. jail popu- cookout. 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King Jr. St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., Email: [email protected] • Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax (727) 823-2568 Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 THE WEEKLYCHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Tradition And Customer Input Helps Connie's BBQ Succeed Community Spotlight BY JEANIE BLUE Although Hall stays busy By Emma Cavin • Special to the Challenger SPECIALTO THE operating the business he still CHALLENGER finds time to support charitable Anne Mitchell causes. ST. PETERSBURG- Since "We do support schools, little Melvin Hall (AKA"Capone") league sports and churches by Professional Seamstress took over and became owner and donations and sponsorships," She is mother, grandmother, for both of my daughters-in- manager of Connie's Bar-B-Que, Hall said. "We also offer some seamstress, baker, gardener, and law.” he has not changed much since specials with our catering church worker. Ann Mitchell Other skills Mitchell the restaurant opened some 25- business to help with community smilingly answers to all of the displays often are in her yard years ago. development." above roles, and her work shows and in her kitchen. “I love "When your customers like Hall is a no stranger to the that she takes each role seriously. working in the yard. It doesn’t what you serve, you don't change benefits of community develop- “I really enjoy what I do,” take long to pull a few weeds anything," Hall said. "That how ment support. Mitchell said. “Basically, I am a and give the plants a little we maintain success with this "I am originally from homebody, and I have found a lot water when they need it. There business. We have loyal Georgia and was raised by my to do in my church, my kitchen, is a special feeling when you customers, some who have been grandmother," Hall explains. my yard, and my sewing room. Anne Mitchell dig around in the yard and supporting us since we first Melvin “Capone”Hall "Over the years I did visit my Sewing has brought much joy to something pretty comes up. opened," he added. mother in this city. I recall being my life. There is satisfaction in seeing the You should see my roses,” she said, as she Connie's, BBQ, as the "My mom ended up with the told by Mom that I would play happiness on a person’s face after you make a pointed to the various blossoms close to the business is fondly known, was recipe and we carry it on. We also good during the day, but when garment that fits well. Whether I am altering a house and in a corner of the fence surrounding passed down to Hall, when his offer the original Geech Burger, night came I cried to be back with garment or creating a new one, the feeling is the her back yard. They were a rather spectacular mom, Carneatha Siermons, but now it is called the Connie's my grandmother. After I same. I did not start sewing for profit, but sight; even with the heat, the plants were green decided she wanted to retire and Burger. All our menu items are graduated from local schools in sewing has also been a way to help provide for and fully blooming. invited her son to train and made from scratch." Georgia, I joined the navy during my family. From the Mitchell kitchen come cakes and assume control. Siermons started In addition to the traditional the Vietnam era and retired as a The mother of 4 sons and 1 daughter started pies almost every week. Each of her children, the business in 1986, after her barbeque items including ribs, 3rd Seaman. Once back into sewing when the oldest son was scheduled to their spouses, and the grandchildren look previous employer, John chicken, chopped beef and pork civilian life, I became an 18- graduate from high school more than 45 years forward to special cakes on their individual "Geech" Black, owner of Geech's dinners and sandwiches, they also wheeler truck driver, then ulti- ago. “He was so tall that we could not find birthdays. In addition, there is ice cream made Bar-B-Que passed away and left offer hot dogs, hamburgers and mately came and assumed pants long enough. While my husband fretted in a churn right on her kitchen counter. Even Siermons with the recipe for his ham sandwiches. The daily control of mom's restaurant. I about the cost and trouble of ordering from a friends and neighbors have special requests famous barbeque sauce. During special is always wings and have been managing the restau- catalog, I bought a pattern and some black from time to time. “I think that I am going to the 70's Geech's was located on french fries. On certain days, they rant for about 15-years now. I fabric and made him a pair of pants. It surprised have to remind everybody that on July 8, I will historic 22nd Street south and it include side items like macaroni have never married, but I do have us all.” reach an age where they should be cooking and was the place to go for some old- and cheese and collard or mustard three adult children. I think we're “On that day,” Mitchell noted, “my new life baking for me. They need to take over,” mused fashioned barbeque. Many greens. The restaurant is opened still here in this business because began.” “I had not been sewing before that Mitchell. customers became addicted to from Monday to Saturday and on I was trained to listen to the time, but I have been sewing ever since then. Ann Mitchell is a gracious lady with a sense the barbeque sauce that Geech some days you can see the thick customers. If they ask for When people learned that I could sew, they of humor and a very caring heart. Admired and used, which is a thin yellow smoke billowing over its location something that I don't have on the came from everywhere! They requested ball cherished by family, and all who know her, mustard sauce that is tangy and at 1795 16th Street South, menu, sometimes I will get the gowns, wedding gowns, prom gowns, choir Mitchell sings in the choir at Gethsemane sweet. emitting a strong smoked grilled item and prepare it. My robes, pants, dresses, children’s clothing, and Baptist Church. She is also recognized as the "We still serve the traditional meat intoxicating smell. For customers notice and they know suits for men and women. You name it, and I church mother, a founding member, and Geech's barbeque sauce, a dessert lovers, they offer home that I do listen and hear and act have made it”, Mitchell related. “I actually president of the deaconess board. mustard based sauce that is the made bread pudding and sweet on their suggestions." made wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses original recipe," Hall explains. potato pie.

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It’s the financial way to start the year, but there meet with a qualified profes- programs to mutually benefit seniors and youth. decisions you make today that is no better time than now for a sional to discuss the benefits of One such program, Caregiver’s Youth Outreach can really make a difference financial reality check. Write these important financial safe- Educational and Volunteer Program, has adult and come retirement time. Here down your credit card guards. youth volunteers working with activity directors of are six worth implementing: balances, the interest rates Review your estate plan. senior centers. The volunteers help transport wheel- Get organized. Knowing being charged and the While not something most chair bound residents to patios and outside activi- where your receipts, invest- minimum monthly payments. people look forward to doing, ties; accompany or assist seniors on visits to ment statements and tax Figure out which cards (those documenting your wishes in organizations.” She remembers being mentored by external events and accompanies them on shopping returns are is an essential with the highest rates) to pay the event of your death is Doris Ross Reddick, attorney Delano Stuart, and excursions. Other activities include reading, component of your financial off first. There are many good essential. If you have not done Rev. John Padgett.” Her drive to give to humanity playing games and singing to seniors; working with plan. Setting up a system now books on the subject, and so already, make plans to draw was strengthened when she assumed responsibility nutritionists and helping to serve food; and working will keep you organized depending on how much debt up a durable power of attorney of her beloved cousin with cerebral palsy. with animals that are pets or assist seniors. This throughout the year. Create you have, you may want to for health care and finances Inspiration to unite young and elderly resulted from high-value program offers opportunities for youth separate folders for all of your meet with a financial advisor to and a living will. These simple watching her son’s enjoyment of his grandparents. to receive credits for in-service hours. These activ- tax-deductible expenses, your develop a specific pay down steps can help protect your Hills-Ackbar is especially inspired by the words of ities also provide an avenue for youth to volunteer banking and investment state- plan. assets and loved ones should Confucius: “When you are laboring for others, let it using their own creative skills in writing poems, ments, insurance claims and Review your 401(k) plan. the unthinkable happen. be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.” short stories, plays and skits, and by performing at pay stubs/W2s. This one Or sign up, if you haven’t Getting your financial Hills-Ackbar oversees all activities of the these facilities. simple step will get your already done so and your house in order takes more than program. Youth volunteers are currently recruited The Youth Volunteer program has grown from financial goals off to a good company offers a retirement just writing down a list of reso- by e-mails, flyers, regular mail and news articles to 60 to over 120 students. The Hillsborough County start. plan. Many employers offer lutions. It takes discipline and school principals, guidance counselors, local busi- students at Tampa Bay Technical Senior High Make copies of important matching funds – sometimes as planning. But having clearly nesses, faith based organizations, and service Medical Academy have been able to satisfy documents. In an emergency, much as 50% of your contribu- identified goals and taking groups. Youth recruiting is also done by access to volunteer credit hours through this program. The you may need to quickly locate tions and up to 6% of your consistent steps towards them the USF Volunteer Program and word of mouth. program program expanded to include 40 Adult critical records such as salary. That’s free money! If will help you make great The service group coordinators and/or directors Living Facilities throughout Hillsborough County. insurance policies, bank you are already in a plan, now strides toward meeting your provide names of students interested in volunteer- In additional to the Hillsborough County School account and credit card is a good time to review your financial goals. ing services. Local businesses donate incentives for 0203477-00001-00, Ed 6/17/2011, District, other program partners include numbers. Compile a compre- allocations for the past year to youth participants such as gift certificates for food, Exp 12/17/2012 Hillsborough County, the Juvenile Justice program, hensive list with account infor- see if you need to make adjust- movie tickets, discount clothing, and various other Provided courtesy of Prudential. Hillsborough County Senior High Principal mation and contact numbers ments. items. The Caregiver’s Board of Directors helps to For more information, contact Roy Council, the Tampa Youth Council of the NAACP, for all-important accounts. Check your insurance contact centers and sponsors for incentives for James, L.U.T.C.F. Roy A. James is a Orange Grove Middle School of the Performing Also make copies of deeds to coverage. Did you make home Financial Professional with The youth participants and volunteer services as well. Arts, and Hurricanes Boxing Gym, another Not-for- property, stock and investment improvements this year? Have Prudential Insurance Company of Funding for the programs is community and profit Organization that helps young people focus statements and other valuable a baby? Change jobs? You America’s Sunshine State agency corporate based and is an ongoing need. For addi- on their individual goals. holdings. Put everything in a may want to make changes to located in Tampa, Fl. Roy James’s tional information contact Caregivers Helping private office is located in St. Petersburg, Hills-Ackbar said she has “loved working with safe place in your home and your insurance policies to Hands Inc. at 813-431-1814 or visit their website at Fl. He can be reached at roy.james@pru- young people since her days as a youth leader in keep a copy in a location away make sure you are adequately http://www.chhincvolunteers.org/ dential.com and (727)327-4137. numerous church and community based youth from home, such as in a safety covered. If you or your spouse

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TLOD Lords are the Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus, does caricatures of you and Saturday, June 11, at the St. spouses of Top Ladies and are your family for FREE, tips are welcomed. Visit Petersburg Hilton, honoring (individually and collectively) www.stpetepier.com or call 727-821-6443. “Men with a Vision.” The event mentors to the organization’s Top was planned to coincide with Teens of America (TTA) protégés. Tuesday, July 5 - Family Flix@Your Library, St. Petersburg Father’s Day, as the Chapter TLOD Lords being honored were: Main Library, 3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 2 p.m. Too wanted to honor fathers and Amers Ayers, Daniel Bouldrick, Lords: Spouses of ladies who engaged in mentoring our teens hot to play outside? Join us in the cool of the Main Library “father-figures” who are making Jesse Nesbitt, Christopher Norton, Auditorium for an entertaining summer flick each Tuesday! a significant positive impact in Thomas Robinson, Chan Call 727-893-7724 or visit www.splibraries.org for details. the community and in the Srinivasa, Robert Stokes, William making the world a better place Church in Tampa, Florida), who personal lives of youth. Wesley, Edward Williams and in which to live. Top Teen delivered a powerful message Luncheon committee Joseph Williams. Joining the Honorees included Dwaine delineating the roles and respon- chairperson, Lady Janice Lords as Community Honorees Burton, Charles Dorsey, Nona sibilities of youth and adults in Some City Facilities Lockridge Williams (along with were: Rick Baker, Robert Boyd, E vans, Javonte Evans, ensuring the continued progress Lady Delores Wesley, co-chair) Oscar Devenport, James Feazell, TaKendria Green, Azania of African-Americans in our Closed For Holiday left no stones unturned in Willie Gus Gore, Thomas “Jet” Goodman, Z’Kera Kirnes, communities and throughout bringing awareness to the impor- Jackson, Carl Lavendar, Jr., Briana Nesbitt, Danyelle mainstream America. tance of male role models who Jonathan Marina, Henry Shaw, Overstreet, Le’Zaire Reese, The entertainment was Monday, July 4 are mentors with a vision for the Hugh Tulloch, Godfrey Watson, DeAsia Robinson, Ka’Leah provided by an “up and coming” future. In America today, we and Carl Wilkerson, II. Each Spells, India Srinivasa, Mathew group (Ladyzs) from Haines ST. PETERSBURG – St. Complex and eight neighborhood have seen the graduation rates of honoree was congratulated by Thompson, and Lorenz City, whose young songstress Petersburg city facilities closed pools, Treasure Island Municipal minority males continue to drop Lady Janice Lockridge Williams Williams-Gray. Graduating consistently dazzled attendees Monday, July 4 for the Beach concession stand, to the end that lower education and presented with a plaque by senior, Teen DeAsia Robinson, with sensational renditions of Independence Day holiday municipal marina, and Sunken attainment levels, chronic unem- Chapter President, Lady Naomi was honored as the Chapter’s popular soulful tunes. include City Hall, Municipal Gardens attraction (business ployment and underemploy- Nesbitt. 2011 TTA Scholarship Recipient Top Ladies of Distinction, Services Center, Boyd Hill Nature offices closed). ment, poor health, earlier death, The Chapter also recognized and will attend Florida A&M Inc. is a national humanitarian Preserve, public libraries, Enoch During the week of July 4 to 8, and for some – incarceration are its Top Teens of America organi- University in the fall, pursuing a and service organization Davis Center, Sunshine Center, there are no changes to residential eventualities. To reiterate zation and presented members career in Journalism. committed to serving youth and recreation centers, Mahaffey trash collections in St. Petersburg. the vision for the future, TLOD with Certificates of Appreciation The dynamic luncheon adults. Top Teens of America is Theater, the Coliseum and Sunken Brush sites will be open July 3-4. felt the need to recognize and for their commitment/dedication speaker was Dr. Kevin M. its major programmatic thrust. Gardens’ business offices. The Main Library will be honor men who have worked in to TTA and in becoming the very James, Sr. (Senior Pastor of Together, they carry out the Facilities OPEN to the public open to the public for business as their communities to person- best that they can be, thus Palma Ceia United Methodist purposes of the organization. both days - Sunday, July 3 AND usual on Sunday, July 3. For water Monday, July 4 - include The Pier, or sewer emergency service, call three city golf courses (Mangrove the Water Resources Department Bay, Cypress Links and Twin at 893-7261. For police, fire, or 4th Of July Celebration In St. Petersburg Brooks), North Shore Aquatic medical emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

ST. PETERSBURG – St. band with Southern rock and beginning at 6 p.m. Local traffic the North Shore Aquatic Complex; Petersburg gets ready to celebrate country, 7:30 to 11 p.m. only will be allowed along Fifth and many privately-owned lots the Fourth of July holiday weekend • Inside The Pier: Enjoy the Ave. NE east of Beach Drive offer motorcycle parking. with the annual fireworks display Sunrise Performing Arts dancers through the intersection of Seventh Additional, temporary bicycle along the downtown waterfront and (Noon-12:45 p.m.); River City Ave. N. and Bayshore Drive. Also, racks will be provided in four areas The following jobs are currently available: a full lineup of music and family fun Banjo Band (1-2 p.m.); Fritz, parking will NOT be allowed on between The Pier and Vinoy Park. • Academic Advisor (2 positions #16619 and #17611) at The Pier. himself, from Fritzy Bros. One Fifth Ave. NE between the The city also has permanent bike • Mail Clerk (#4704) Fireworks are scheduled to Man Circus (1-9 p.m.); face Bayshore corner (near Vinoy main racks installed at various locations • Plant Maintenance Mechanic (#8919) light up the downtown waterfront painters (1-9 p.m.); Power Skippers entrance) around the park to throughout downtown. • Police Communications Specialist (OPS/Temporary) sky near The Pier Monday, July 4, (3-5 p.m.); and “George Seventh Ave. NE. Following the Parking lots and garages offer For information regarding the above, please go to at 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Washington” (1-4 p.m.). We will fireworks, southbound First St. at accessible parking for persons with http://employment.usf.edu or visit the There are good viewing areas all also have caricature artists - Ronnie Central Ave. will be closed to traffic disabilities. On July 4, additional USFSP Human Resources Office at, 140 Seventh Avenue S., along the waterfront, from North Crump (1-4 p.m.) and Lars-Erik for one hour to allow South Core disabled parking is designated in the BAY 206, St. Petersburg, FL. Shore/Flora Wylie Parks to Albert Robinson (5-8 p.m.) who will be parkers to exit the garage safely. parking lot south of North Shore USFSP is an EO/Equal Access Institution. Welcoming...Diverse...Inclusive Whitted Park. Due to weather con- charging a nominal fee for family Parking is available at Al Lang Aquatic Complex (901 North ditions, fireworks may begin as and/or individual caricatures. Field/Progress Energy Parking lot, Shore Dr. NE) and along portions of early as 8:30 or as late as 10 p.m. • The Pier’s Dockside Eatery BayWalk Garage, and South Core Beach Drive. Officials remind the public that Food Court/first level features Eric Garage. Muvico patrons who park Shuttle Service: Red Open Air HOMEOWNERS NO alcohol, NO personal fireworks Kand, the amazing and hilarious at the BayWalk Garage pay upon Trolleys will provide FREE shuttle INSURANCE and NO open flames (i.e. NO hypnotist, presenting two shows, entry but then receive the $10 service every 20 minutes from 5 Cancelled or Non-Renewed??? grilling) will be allowed in the 6 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. parking charge back at the theater p.m. until midnight from the public parks or public right-of-way. There will be no rain date. after paying for their movie – please following locations: The Pier and WE CAN HELP!!! Food and beverage vendors will be Admission is free. Parking will be bring your parking receipt to the Pier Parking lots; Beach Drive at in the downtown waterfront parks available at The Pier’s Dolphin and theater’s customer service counter 5th Ave. N.; Beach Drive near the 727-393-4617 and at The Pier throughout the day. Pelican parking lots for $5 per to take advantage of this special val- Museum of Fine Arts; BayWalk Larry Eugene Walker • Insurance At The Pier, Jonny Reno’s will be day/per car. While supplies last, 3-D idation program. The special event near the Chamber Visitor Center; Great Automobile Rates • Over 20 Years of Experience open in addition to The Columbia, Prism glasses will be provided by parking fee at Al Lang and USF-St. Petersburg Residence Cha Cha Coconuts, Dockside the Aveda Institute outside The Pier. BayWalk facilities is $10. Parking Hall; Hilton St. Petersburg; and Eatery and Fresco’s. The Fourth of July event is proudly at the South Core Garage, 101 First Hampton Inn & Suites. CLASSIFIED The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, sponsored by The Pier, city of St. Ave. S. is only $5. All facilities offer Service will be discontinued hosts a full day of festivities and fun Petersburg and St. Petersburg a flat rate for the entire day/evening. once the fireworks begin and featuring entertainment at the Times. Additional holiday events Motorcycle parking is resume 45 minutes after the finale BUY OR SELL YOUR HOUSE TODAY! Low/No Dwn we qual you! Waterside Courtyard: and information: available in The Pier Parking lots and pedestrian traffic clears. Due to Free list! 727-410-7870 bestrealestatestore.com • soulRcoaster – pop rock band, Street Closures: If you’re and Progress Energy Park/Al Lang large numbers of pedestrians and HELP WANTED AT THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER - Sales 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. planning on coming downtown, Field parking lot. Additional on- street closures, riders may experi- Associates. Call the office at 727-896-2922 for more information • Baby Grand in the Sand, 2:30 please note that street closure signs street parking is available at the ence delays in the shuttle schedule. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT RATE p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will begin going up along Bayshore corner of First St. and First Ave. N. For more information about special $8.00 for 1-20 words and 50¢ for each additional word over 20. • Solid Core, high energy show Drive from Second to Fifth and the corner of Second St. and event shuttle service scheduled for This price is each time you publish your ad. band, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Avenues NE at 3 p.m. Monday; and First Ave. S. Special motorcycle the holiday, view www.stpetetrol- Must pay in full prior to run date. Deadline: Monday at 4:00 p.m. • Shotgun Justice, featured NO traffic will be allowed parking is also designated in front of ley.com/Events.html 6 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWS Caring BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An Everyday Thing” for the Soul Source: Wikipedia Free Library BY VIKKI T. GASKIN-BUTLER, M.DIV., PH.D. Jesse Owens

In the Christian scriptures, 2 Corinthians 3:17 yet not one word shall escape me that any man, triumph over German competi- by Presidents Franklin D. states, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the whose judgment is not blinded by prejudice, or who tor Luz Long); Aug. 5, the Roosevelt (FDR) or Harry S. Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” As we reflect is not at heart a slaveholder, shall not confess to be 200m sprint; and, after he was Truman during their terms. In on the celebration of our nation’s birth, I thought it right and just. added to the 4 x 100 m relay 1955, President Dwight D. might be helpful to reflect on words uttered by a dis- What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? team, his fourth August 9 (a Eisenhower acknowledged tinguished orator and spokesman for freedom, I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all performance not equaled until Owens' accomplishments, Frederick Douglass. On July 5, 1852, Frederick other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelly Carl Lewis won gold medals in naming him an "Ambassador of Douglass delivered a speech entitled, “What to the to which he is the constant victim. To him, your cel- the same events at the 1984 Sports." Slave is the Fourth of July?” What follows are a few ebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy Summer Olympics). Hitler's contempt for excerpts from his speech. I hope you are enlightened license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; Just before the competi- Owens and for those races he by his words. your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; James Cleveland "Jesse" tions Owens was visited in the deemed 'inferior' arose in I am not included within the pale of this glorious your denunciations of tyrants, brass fronted Owens (September 12, 1913 – Olympic village by Adi Dassler, private, away from maintaining anniversary! Your high independence only reveals impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, March 31, 1980) was an the founder of Adidas. He Olympic neutrality. As Albert the immeasurable distance between us. The hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your American track and field persuaded Owens to use Adidas Speer, Hitler's architect and blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious athlete. He participated in the shoes and it was the first spon- later war armaments minister enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, parade, and solemnity, are, to him, mere bombast, 1936 Summer Olympics in sorship for a male African- recollected in his memoirs liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy—a thin veil Berlin, Germany, where he American athlete. Inside the Third Reich: your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of achieved international fame by The long jump victory is "Each of the German sunlight that brought life and healing to you, has savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of winning four gold medals: one documented, along with many victories and there were a sur- brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth [of] July practices, more shocking and bloody, than are the each in the 100 meters, the 200 other 1936 events, in the 1938 prising number of these made is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn. people of these United States, at this very hour. meters, the long jump, and as film Olympia by Leni him happy, but he was highly To drag a man in fetters into the grand illuminated But the church of this country is not only indif- part of the 4x100 meter relay Riefenstahl. annoyed by the series of temple of liberty, and call upon him to join you in ferent to the wrongs of the slave, it actually takes team. In 1936 Jesse Owens On the first day, Hitler triumphs by the marvelous joyous anthems, were inhuman mockery and sacrile- sides with the oppressors. It has made itself the became the first American to shook hands only with the colored American runner, Jesse gious irony bulwark of American slavery, and the shield of win four Olympic gold medals German victors and then left the Owens. People whose Standing with God and the crushed and bleeding American slave-hunters. Many of its most eloquent in track and field. stadium. Olympic committee antecedents came from the slave on this occasion, I will, in the name of Divines who stand as the very lights of the church, In 1936, Owens arrived in officials then insisted Hitler jungle were primitive, Hitler humanity which is outraged, in the name of liberty have shamelessly given the sanction of religion and Berlin to compete for the greet each and every medalist said with a shrug; their which is fettered, in the name of the constitution and the Bible to the whole slave system. They have United States in the Summer or none at all. Hitler opted for physiques were stronger than the Bible, which are disregarded and trampled upon, taught that man may, properly, be a slave; that the Olympics. Adolf Hitler was the latter and skipped all further those of civilized whites and dare to call in question and to denounce, with all the relation of master and slave is ordained of God; that using the games to show the medal presentations. On reports hence should be excluded from emphasis I can command, everything that serves to to send back an escaped bondman to his master is world a resurgent Nazi that Hitler had deliberately future games.” perpetuate slavery-the great sin and shame of clearly the duty of all the followers of the Lord Jesus Germany. He and other govern- avoided acknowledging his Despite Hitler's feelings, America! “I will not equivocate; I will not excuse;” I Christ; and this horrible blasphemy is palmed off ment officials had high hopes victories, and had refused to Owens was cheered enthusiasti- will use the severest language I can command; and upon the world for Christianity. German athletes would shake his hand, Owens cally by 110,000 people in dominate the games with recounted: Berlin's Olympic Stadium and victories (the German athletes “When I passed the later ordinary Germans sought achieved a top of the table Chancellor he arose, waved his his autograph when they saw medal haul). Meanwhile, Nazi hand at me, and I waved back at him in the streets. Owens was propaganda promoted concepts him. I think the writers showed allowed to travel with and stay FUNERAL NOTICES of "Aryan racial superiority" bad taste in criticizing the man in the same hotels as whites, an and depicted ethnic Africans as of the hour in Germany.” irony at the time given that inferior. Owens surprised many He also stated: "Hitler blacks in the United States were OBITUARY by winning four gold medals: didn't snub me—it was FDR denied equal rights. After a JORDAN, LYDIA RUTLEDGE, Clearwater passed away June 25, 2011. A native of On Aug. 3, 1936 he won the who snubbed me. The president New York ticker-tape parade in Manatee, FL, she moved to Clearwater at an early age. She graduated from the Pinellas High 100m sprint, defeating Ralph didn't even send me a his honor, Owens had to ride the School. She completed her schooling for Cosmetology and was owner/operator of Lydia’s Hair Metcalfe; Aug. 4, the long jump telegram." Jesse Owens was freight elevator to attend his Fashion Salon, Clearwater. Lydia was a member of Mt. Zion UMC, served on the Stewardess (later crediting friendly and never invited to the White own reception at the Waldorf- Board and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Golden Blossom helpful advice which led him to House nor bestowed any honors Astoria. Chapter No. 67, OES and Orange Blossom Cosmetology. Survivors include two brothers, Charles C. Rutledge and Talmadge Rutledge; two sisters, Margerie Thaxton and Ernestine Williams; sisters-in-law, Geleater Rutledge and Lo Anner Rutledge; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Funeral Alice Coachman services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Mt. Zion UMC, 825 Howard St., Clearwater with high jump, and was the first jump, but only on her second try. visitation on Friday, July 1, 6-8 p.m. at Mt. Zion UMC. Young’s FH. black woman to win an Olympic Coachman was the only gold medal. American woman to win an DEATH NOTICE Coachman dominated the Olympic gold medal in 1948. CLIMMONS COPELAND, SR., passed away June 20, 2011 at Kindred Hospital. Survived AAU outdoor high jump cham- Coachman also excelled in by a daughter, Loretha Copeland; three sons, James, Randolph and Climmon Copeland, Jr.; a sister, pionship from 1939 through the indoor and outdoor 50 m dash 1948, but was unable to compete and the outdoor 100 m dash. Ethel Mime; two granddaughter; 10 great-grandchildren. The family will greet friends Friday, in the Olympic Games as they Representing Tuskegee Institute, July 1 from 6-7 p.m.; funeral services are Saturday, July 2, 1 p.m. at Creal Funeral Home. were cancelled in 1940 and 1944 Coachman also ran on the because of World War II. national champion 4 x 4 100- LAWRENCE LEE POPE SR., passed away on June 27, 2011 at Apollo Health Rehab Center, In the high jump finals of the meter relay team in 1941 and St. Petersburg, FL. He moved to this area in the 1950’s from Daytona Beach, FL. He graduated 1948 Summer Olympics, 1942. Coachman is an honorary from Florida A & M University with a B.A. degree in music. Pope was a member of St. Augustine’s Alice Marie Coachman Coachman leaped 1.68 m (5 ft 6? member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Episcopal Church. Survived by one son, Lawrence L. Pope Jr. (Jackie); two daughters, Oretha L. (born November 9, 1923 in in) on her first try. Her nearest Sorority, inducted in 1998 during Pope and Lauren L. Jordan (Frederick). Creal Funeral Home. Albany, Georgia) is an American rival, Great Britain's Dorothy the sorority's international con- former athlete. She specialized in Tyler, matched Coachman's ference.

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BY GAIL CHOICE In a recent interview with running profitably, but Winfrey SPECIALTO THE NNPA Discovery Channel’s Investigation claims OWN will do it in three FROM OUR WEEKLY network host Paula Zahn years. at the National Cable & Winfrey also told Zahn in the WASHINGTON DC - What Telecommunications Association interview, “I have a dream of O.J. ‘Got the Blues in My Shoes’ do champions do when they convention in Chicago, Winfrey Simpson confessing to me.” But discover that things are not going as said, “The vacation that I thought she said she would not accept just Yea! You read it right… “Got the Blues in sound must have been like. Laying in the “cut” planned or hoped? They regroup that I was going to have is over. I any interview. Before she would My Shoes”. Got the blues so bad that I even or as some of us say … “laying in a groove”, the and come out fighting. Oprah need to be there. I need to be agree to a sit-down, Winfrey said, gave them to my neighbor next door. That’s band was as bad as they wanted to be. In fact, Winfrey is just that kind of engaged and involved.” the former football great would what Al “Coffee” McDaniel was singing about during a couple of the tunes such as Ray champion. Oprah told Zahn, that she didn’t have to be ready to confess to killing a couple of weeks ago in the Plaza Ballroom at Charles’“I’ve Got AWoman” and the Winfrey has acknowledged that have “one single space of energy his former wife, Nicole Brown the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in Temptations’“Papa’s Got ABrand New Bag”; I launching her own cable channel has left” to devote to the startup while Simpson, and her friend Ronald downtown St. Pete. Al and his boyz had the couldn’t help myself when I gave out a holler. been more difficult than she expected. she was taping the final season of Goldman in 1994. joint rockin’and a knockin’, bumpin’and a Don’t blame me … blame the music! And she plans to devote herself to her talk show. She was consumed Zahn asked Winfrey why she thumpin’, seeming to be determined to raise the In concert, I’ve been fortunate to hear Al overhauling OWN, the Oprah with giving her program the sendoff thought that Simpson would agree roof off of its hinges. He is truly an entertainer perform at his best. He is a vocalist who sings Winfrey Network, and spending that she felt it deserved. to the interview and its terms, given personified! in a range from light and upbeat to down-home, more time in Los Angeles where the “If I were to do it over again, I’d that Simpson was found not guilty Several years ago, I met Al “Coffee” gritty and gutsy. Al is capable of carrying his headquarters of OWN is located. probably do it differently,” Winfrey by a jury in the 1994 of the stabbing McDaniel at a fund raiser for one of the local audiences on vocal expeditions. His hard Since its launch, OWN has said of OWN’s launch. deaths. jazz musicians. Al sang while I was in the hitting musical stories take on recognizable been averaging fewer than 300,000 Winfrey explained when she Winfrey cited a photo she saw audience and I immediately became a huge fan high and low emotional feelings that travel up viewers in prime time, according to told viewers she had a new cable recently of a little Oprah, growing of his. I thought his singing was “on the and down poignant streets and soulful avenues the Nielsen Co. It’s now reported channel, people showed up with up in poverty in Mississippi. “The money.” Al puts his heart and soul into every of love, rejection, sadness, and disappointment. that ratings are just a third of those high expectations—not expecting fact that that baby girl from a song that he sings, whether or not it’s a ballad Keeping it real, Al and band jumped on Barry expected by advertisers, averaging a to see a work in progress. But she shotgun house in Mississippi can or an up-tempo, foot-stompin’, head-shakin’, White’s “Keep On Doing It.” On the second 0.1 rating on an all-day basis rather said she was determined to make it get to the OWN network means that dance tune. note of the tune, three young ladies danced their than the anticipated 0.3 rating. work. “I have committed every- the O.J. Simpson interview is On the evening of the concert in question, way to the front of the stage, and demonstrated Sagging ratings prompted thing I have to this cable venture,” possible,” she responded. Al and his cohorts were in fine form. They fed how Al’s music can make a person move. Winfrey and Discovery to oust the Winfrey said. “I wouldn’t bet Oprah Winfrey is one deter- off of one another. There they were on stage … The concert was the last concert that Al channel’s chief executive, Christina against me.” mined woman; her cable channel eight of them. Al on guitar and vocals, his “Coffee” McDaniel will be doing in the Tampa Norman, who is black, and the Experts say it takes a cable will prevail, even without the child-hood buddy Dale Horton kickin’it on Bay Area for awhile. He and wife Sherry are in former president of MTV station some five years to get up and Simpson confession. bass, everybody’s favorite person Vincent Sims the process of relocating to Ashville, North strummin’ expertly on guitar, John “Dash” Carolina. However, Al says that they will be Dixon wailin’ on organ, Rex Bruce knockin’ the visiting back and forth and he expects to Diddy Settles Civil Suits With drums, and Andre Walker and Sylvester “Seal” continue performing here in the not too far Pinkney speaking their piece on trumpet and away future. Our wish is for safe travels and trombone, respectively. What a fantastic sound success to both Al and Sherry on their new Victims In Nightclub Shooting these blues men were putting down. 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overall in 2001. least,” Tomlinson said. “The much longer he will play in the Turns Pro When kids ask Tomlinson if things you guys hear Rex say, he’s NFL, but might have had a perfect there will be NFL games this said to us already. ... We hear it career ending had the Jets made it N ORMAN, Okla. (6.54) and the indoor 200 season, his answer is, “Yes. Yes, every day. Every day we have to to the Super Bowl last season at (AP) - The winner of the (20.39). we will play.” hear it. It works. His style of Cowboys Stadium, which is only NCAA title in the 200 Salaam says he loved While he has not yet thought coaching definitely works.” about 20 minutes from TCU and meters will not return for h is experience at about whether the labor situation Tomlinson likes the idea of in his home state. his senior season at Oklahoma but he’s now will get settled to start training going into his 11th NFL season as “I was able to kind of taste Oklahoma. aiming for next summer’s LaDainian Tomlinson camp on time, LT expects to be primarily a third-down running how close it was. ... It seemed like Mookie Salaam London Olympics. He thinking differently about that back and letting youngster Shonn a dream ending to a fine career,” By STEPHEN HAWKINS announced Monday that finished seventh in the 200 soon. Greene take a lot more carries. LT he said. “It didn’t work out like he is signing with Adidas at the U.S. track nationals “It’s a time clock on my body feels like he showed last year that, but at the same time, it let’s FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - and starting his profes- over the weekend. and I promise you as you get when he got to the Jets that he me know how close I am. I have a sional career. Salaam Salaam says he plans LaDainian Tomlinson is enjoying closer to August you start feeling could have an important role on heck of a team, great coaching the extended summer break from holds Oklahoma’s school to complete his degree in like hitting. That’s just what it is the team. staff and I expect us to make records in the 100-meter multidisciplinary studies. the rigors of minicamp and other for football players,” Tomlinson Though he had a career-low another push.” offseason activities. After 10 NFL dash (9.97 seconds), the He has only one semester said. “I’ve been at the point where 219 carries, Tomlinson still rushed So what if the Jets make to this 200 (20.05) the indoor 60 of course work remaining. seasons, the New York Jets I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m good. Working for 914 yards and six touchdowns season and he finally gets to play running back has been able to out, everything’s good.’ I am while catching 52 passes for 368 in the Super Bowl? spend more time with family and a starting to get a little eager to hit yards for a team that made it to the “Not to say if we win it this nearly year-old son while resting people and kind of to get hit AFC championship game and oh- year I’m going to retire, because I his body. maybe.” so-close to his first Super Bowl. probably won’t,” Tomlinson said. That doesn’t mean Tomlinson Tomlinson said the workouts “I think I proved that I can still “I don’t want to put a limit on Crowder Hints hasn’t been on the football field with Jets teammates helped them play and that I’ve got a lot left,” when I should stop playing. I think during the NFL lockout. get back in the swing of things and said Tomlinson, who turned 32 it’s a feeling you have, but also I He Sold Game Tomlinson has participated in that quarterback Mark Sanchez last week. ``Let me do a lot of the don’t want to have that feeling of a pair of minicamp-like sessions was like a coach helping install pass catching and the blocking leaving just a tad bit too early and with his Jets teammates, one in plays. and kind of that third-down role saying, ‘Gosh, I wish I could’ve Jerseys California and another in New Still, it’s a strange summer not and still be able to take some kept playing another year.’ Or liked my play.” Jersey. He was back Monday for being around outspoken Jets handoffs. ... Beating up my body, hold on too long. It has to be the MIAMI (AP) - Miami Crowder expressed the start of Camp LT, his annual coach Rex Ryan. running through there, taking all right exit to the game.” Dolphins linebacker support for quarterback event for kids at TCU, where he “It’s been kind of boring the carries, and I can run routes, New York’s scheduled regular Channing Crowder says Terrelle Pryor in connec- was a record-setting running back actually. He always has a way of I’ve proved that.” season opener is at home Sept. 11 college players should be tion with the scandal at before San Diego drafted him fifth keeping it interesting, to say the Tomlinson isn’t sure how against the Dallas Cowboys. able to sell their game jerseys something he Ohio State. Pryor left the “hypothetically” did when program and coach Jim he played for the Florida Tressel resigned amid an Gators. NCAA investigation into Crowder discussed the players’ trading of signed subject during the debut of equipment, championship his new two-hour weekly rings and other memora- talk show on WQAM bilia to a tattoo-parlor radio in Miami. owner for cash and dis- “I’ll say hypothetically counted tattoos. I don’t have any more of The University of my Florida jerseys,” Florida declined comment. WWW .T HE WEEKLY CHALLENGER NEWSP APER .COM Crowder said Sunday. Crowder’s agent, Joel “There were some Segal, didn’t return calls Jacksonville businessmen seeking comment. that really hypothetically Impatient Texans Work As Lockout Lingers

Rice University. with coaches to properly prepare performing. I’m not here to just Yankees’ Jeter Quarterback Matt Schaub, for the season. wait for the lockout to end. I’m defensive end Mario Williams And when that happens is still here to get work done early.” Resumes and linebacker Brian Cushing anyone’s guess. The Texans’ defense, particu- were among the starters who Players have been told in con- larly the secondary, needs as On-Field BP And joined Ryans at the workout, the ference calls that there will be much practice as it can get, with first of three this week. Draft more negotiations this week or without coaches. Houston picks Shiloh Keo, Brooks Reed involving Commissioner Roger ranked last in pass defense last Running and T.J. Yates also practiced. Goodell, NFLPA executive season (268 yards per game) and Texan players working out Schaub led the players director DeMaurice Smith, produced only 13 interceptions. TAMPA (AP) - New foot, took batting practice By CHRIS DUNCAN through a series of warm-up drills owners and players. Kareem Jackson, often the before the group split up, Ryans says he’s “encouraged” scapegoat for Houston’s York Yankees shortstop with Jeter. Derek Jeter did not let a Right-hander Bartolo HOUSTON (AP) - Houston according to their positions. They about what he believes are con- secondary issues last year, and mostly scrimmaged, without structive meetings. But he offered fellow cornerback Glover Quin thunderstorm deter him Colon, sidelined with a Texans middle linebacker from increasing his strained right hamstring, DeMeco Ryans has assumed a pads, for most of the last half of no timeline for when he thought a were both at Monday’s workout. the practice. new deal might be struck, only Quin will move to safety in workouts. threw four innings of 15- pivotal dual role for his team as The Yankees captain, pitches each in a the NFL lockout stretches into its “For us to be out here as a that he believes progress is being Phillips’ defensive alignment. He team, a group of guys choosing to made toward ending the lockout said the team practices are crucial on the 15-day disabled list simulated game. fourth month. because of a strained right Colon struck out three Ryans is one of the Texans’ be here, in the long-term will that began March 12. in helping the Texans learn the serve us good,” Schaub said. “It’s not about getting a deal system. calf, took batting practice and allowed two hits, player representatives, along with on the field for the first including one to injured right tackle Eric Winston, respon- Ryans is still recovering from done as quickly as possible,” “You kind of have to look at a a ruptured Achilles’ tendon that Ryans said, “it’s about getting a playbook and say, ‘OK, I think time and started a running minor league outfielder sible for keeping his teammates program Monday. Slade Heathcott, who was abreast of developments in the sidelined him for the last 10 fair deal done. Whenever that this is what they (the coaches) games of last season. He referred time comes, when a fair deal is on kind of want us to do,” Quin said. Jeter took 30 swings the Yankees’ first round ongoing labor dispute. in batting practice. He draft pick in 2009. And since coaches aren’t to a playbook during the practice, the table, that’s when it will get “But it will also help us out, and repeated calls to ensure that done. We’re not in a big panic to because when we do go in, when fielded seven grounders There have been dis- allowed to have contact with on the grass before rain cussions on whether players for now, Ryans has under- the players understood. get something done, just for the they make a call, we’ll kind of “It’s important for us to get sake of getting it done.” know exactly what we have to do. forced a stop. After a brief Colon will need a minor taken the job of teaching new delay, Jeter returned to the league outing or if he coordinator Wade Phillips’ 3-4 out here and get the guys some Keo, a safety picked in the We just need to figure out the looks at our different offensive fifth round, says he’s trying to put technique they want us to play in. field for three light sprints could be ready to pitch scheme to the defense which and some agility-related against the New York ranked as one of the league’s sets, and try to do our adjusting,” the lockout out of his mind. He’s “But if they give us a normal Ryans said. “I think we are getting more concerned with learning the call, it’s not like it’s a foreign drills. Mets this weekend. worst in 2010. “Everything’s good,” Left-handed reliever “I’m just doing my part, more comfortable with the termi- defense from Ryans and impress- language anymore,” Quin said. nology that we’re using. The ing his new teammates. “We’ve had to teach ourselves. Jeter said. “Steps in the Pedro Feliciano, on the man,” Ryans said with a smile. right direction.” DL with a left shoulder Many of his teammates have more reps you get, the better you “I want to be updated on it When you teach yourself, you get it.” every day, but I want to keep my pick up on it, you find ways that There is no date yet tear, made 15 soft throws come to Houston to do the same, for when Jeter, who off a bullpen mound, with 35 players participating in a But as much benefit as the head out of it,” Keo said. “When I you can understand it, and when team workouts provide, Schaub come out here, I want to be the coaches teach it, it just makes turned 37 on Sunday, will Converted reliever voluntary practice for about 80 rejoin the lineup. He’s six Mark Prior, on the DL at minutes on Monday morning at concedes that every NFL team focused on the drills, meeting the even more sense.” will need extended training camp guys, getting to know them, and hits shy of 3,000, a chase Triple-A Scranton/ that’s been on hold since Wilkes-Barre because of a getting hurt June 13. strained groin, is Other Yankees also scheduled to throw off a continued their rehabilita- mound for the second tion. time in four days on Infielder Eric Chavez, Tuesday. out with a broken left THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 9 STATE & NATIONAL NEWS Sharpton-West ‘Showdown’ First Lady And Daughters See Becomes Dignified Debate Mandela But Not President

BY JAMES G. MUHAMMAD Zuma During Africa Tour SPECIAL TO NNPA FROM THE FINAL CALL BY FUNGAI MABOREKE month, has received few guests "We strongly believe that SPECIAL TO THE NNPA since January when he was the (U.N. Security Council) res- CHICAGO - The debate about FROM THE GLOBAL admitted to hospital with an olution is being abused for whether President Obama is doing INFORMATION NETWORK acute respiratory infection. regime change, political assassi- enough for blacks and the poor Mrs. Obama met briefly nations and foreign military should focus on the issues, not on WASHINGTON DC - First with Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma, occupation," Zuma told parlia- personalities, members of the Lady Michelle Obama, accom- one of President Jacob Zuma's ment the day after Clinton's National Newspaper Publishers panied by her daughters and her three wives, and a group of speech. Association (NNPA) agreed June mother, visited the Nelson about 100 invitees in Pretoria, Professor Chris Landsberg, 24 during a forum here at their Mandela Foundation and was but she not get a meeting with head of the University of annual convention. given a tour by Graca Machel, the President. Johannesburg’s politics depart- The forum featured two Mandela’s wife, of an exhibit South African officials ment, said even if it was not a prominent leaders who have been chronicling the 27 years insisted that Zuma was simply snub, it was a “missed opportu- the face of the public debate, where Mandela was imprisoned at busy – but in fact the visit nity”. the issues have sometimes been Dr. Cornel West, left, and Rev. Sharpton Robben Island. coincides with a cooling in “There is no doubt there’s embrace during discussion of the Obama administration clouded by the passion each leader and the plight of the Black community at After the tour, the Obamas relations between South Africa been some irritation on both has brought to the discussion, at National Newspaper Publishers Association 2011 went to the official residence of and the U.S. Last week, sides over Libya,” he said. “It least once erupting into an on-air Annual Convention in Chicago. Mandela, who welcomed her President Zuma issued a sharp might perhaps have been a shouting match. Photo: Richard B. Muhammad/The Final Call entire family, including a niece riposte to an appeal to African chance for Mrs Obama to pass Forum participant, Rev. Al and nephew travelling with leaders by Secretary of State some direct messages from her Sharpton immediately addressed second term for the president, who tension” stimulated by historic and them. Hillary Clinton to help remove husband, clarify the position and the issues. they believe would push more public disagreements between Mandela, who turns 93 next Libya's Col. Muammar Gaddafi. ease some tensions.” “I want to get (something) out forcefully against the ruling elite as Martin Luther King Jr. and of the way early,” said Sharpton, a lame duck. Malcolm X and W.E.B. DuBois leader of the National Action However, if blacks are and Booker T. Washington, and Network. “Folks have been saying debating who is right—Sharpton even how White progressives have that Cornel West and I are going to or West—and taking sides, then it feared when Blacks sought to form How To Honor America have a ‘showdown’ today.” If doesn’t help black America raise their own agenda. you’re looking for a circus “there’s issues now where the president or West noted that President This Fourth Of July a Chicago zoo,” he said. Congress will be responsive, Obama is surrounded by advisers The two men sat at a table with NNPA members said. who have no concern for the poor contributions of America’s for your local newspaper Martin Luther King III, Dr. “The question is not is and working class. He reempha- TALLAHASSEE – veterans, and ways to thank offering ideas to make a positive Michael Eric Dyson, and wife Rev. President Obama doing enough,” sized that he speaks what he (STATEPOINT) In recent years, them, by using helpful resources impact on your community. Marcia Dyson, Dr. Maulana said Dr. Karenga, a Los Angeles- believes in an effort to steer many cities and towns across the found at www.va.gov/kids. • Visit a national landmark. Karenga, and Rev. Ben Chavis, based cultural activist who estab- President Obama in a correct nation have made the tough • Encourage hometown The country is filled with local embracing as they talked about lished the Kwanzaa holiday. “The direction, just as Sharpton speaks choice to scale back or cancel spirit. Many communities have landmarks, from war memorials their 30 years of activism together. question becomes, what (Obama) in a “prophetic voice” that longstanding Fourth of July tra- cut back their July 4th celebra- to state parks. Visiting one this West, a professor at Princeton is doing contributing to con- condemns what is wrong.“How do ditions, due to stretched budgets. tions as a result of the recession. summer is a great way to teach University, encouraged Rev. fronting and solving these issues?” we keep alive the black prophetic However, when faced with chal- But businesses with local roots your family about American Sharpton to use his access to the Panel moderator George tradition that has autonomy and lenges impacting an entire like Liberty Mutual Insurance history and ecology in a fun, White House to raise critical issues Curry, a syndicated columnist and independence where we can agree community, Americans have are working with cities and memorable way. of black unemployment, the former editor of the NNPA news to disagree even when we radically shown time and again a passion towns to change this. For • Broaden your horizons. homeless, inadequate health care website, approached each leader call each other into question?” for supporting their towns — example, Liberty Mutual is America’s strength comes from and the needs of America’s and proposed they have a discus- West asked. and at the same time, honoring hosting an online contest diversity. You can honor that children. Sharpton reminded West sion, not a debate, where members Glenda Gill, executive director the country. encouraging citizens across tradition by learning about that he’s been at the forefront of of the black press can witness and of the Automotive Project of With July 4th fast approach- America to rally and earn one of people with whom you share those issues and challenged the carry the message. Both immedi- Rainbow PUSH, felt there would ing, Americans again have the ten $10,000 grants to help the country. From museums Black press to maintain its position ately agreed, Mr. Curry said. be positive outcomes from the dis- opportunity to show their continue their towns’ official that celebrate Native American as an advocate for justice. During the discussion, both cussion. “We need to bring the community spirit. Whether it’s Fourth of July celebrations. Visit culture to multicultural dining, NNPA members overwhelm- leaders stuck to their positions voices of all our people into one bringing back patriotic parades, www.BringBackThe4th.com to almost every town has ingly expressed support for about the need to support and be room and create a strategy and a volunteering at schools and learn which towns won and how something for you to experi- President Obama, even as they critical of the administration. They plan,” she said. “The plan holds all places of worship, or honoring they plan to celebrate the big day ence. It may even be as simple listed issues of concern to blacks also agreed there has always been the pieces. Everybody has a role. the brave men and women who with traditions such as parades, as introducing yourself to your and their objection to the U.S.-led more than one road to reach goals As long as the plan is being protect us, there are many easy fireworks shows and ceremonies long-time neighbor whose wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and that black America desires. followed, it’s a winnable strategy.” ways to help your town. honoring veterans. name you never learned. Libya. Many were hopeful of a Sharpton cited the “creative Here are some ideas on how you can honor America in your • Participate in democracy. Once you’ve decided how community this July 4th: Local government officials need to honor America this Fourth of • Box it. A timeless way to to hear from residents of their July, spread the word. Social Victim Protection Bill Takes show patriotism is to support our cities and towns in order to media tools like Facebook and troops. Why not organize a care address regional issues effec- Twitter can help you recruit Effect July 1 package drive this Fourth of July tively. You can do your part by other residents to your cause, and send your local service men joining or starting a community building a sense of community. TALLAHASSEE – dating violence by making it person involved in dating or sexual and women the things they miss group, such as a neighborhood Remember, what you do Legislation sponsored by Senator identical to the ways a person can violence did not receive the same from home. Or teach your watch, or by attending a town matters — especially in your Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) and violate an injunction for protection layers of protection as a person children about the important hall meeting. Or write an op-ed hometown. Representative Janet Cruz (D- against domestic violence. The involved in domestic violence,” Tampa) adding protections to new law will take effect July 1. said Rep. Cruz. “It was crucial to victims of relationship violence is “This change makes it clear try and protect the rights of all ready to go into action next month. that this type of violence against a victims involved in violent situa- SB 240, unanimously person should be treated equally tions.” Commendable Young approved by the Legislature without regard to the living This year marked the fourth during the 2011 Legislative situation of the victim,” said Sen. attempt by Senator Joyner to pass Session, creates additional ways a Joyner. “The legislation creates the beefed-up protections. The Volunteers Receive Kohl’s Gift person can violate an injunction parity for victims of these unac- measure was sponsored in the for protection against repeat ceptable violent acts.” House by Representative Janet Card And Chance At $1,000 violence, sexual violence, or “As the law was written, a Cruz (D-Tampa). Regional Scholarship

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Victory Christian Center Church 3012 18th Avenue South GENESIS St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 (727) 321-0911 WORSHIP www.victorychristiancenterchurch.com Schedule of Services CENTER Sunday Worship* 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study* -7:00 p.m. 1818 29th Avenue North Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida (except Wednesdays) 727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Street Church Of God 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4116 34th Street South Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. (727) 898-9407 Pinch A Penny Plaza Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-258-4993 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. www.ufcfbaptistchurch.org Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Clark Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement The church where Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST Friendship EPISCOPAL CHURCH Missionary Baptist Church 3300 31st Street South 912 3rd Avenue N., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-822-2089 (727) 906-8300 REV. BRYANT A. FAYSON, PASTOR

www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Sunday Church School ------9:10 a.m. Pastor Sunday Worship Service ------11:00 a.m. Sunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving WMS "The Gathering----1st Thurs. each month 11:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. “Helping and Healing” 12 Noon Wed. Bible Study • 7 pm Tue. Bible Study Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and "Come for an uplifting spiritual experience Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” at historic Bethel AME, the oldest Thursday...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment - Awana “Praying and Praising” African-American Church in St. Pete." Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 2 PM COME AND GET A BAG OF FOOD ONCE A MONTH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS

Mt. Zion Progressive St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

Missionary Baptist Church The St. Mark Missionary continue our study of “The Ministry Meetings are held Baptist Church, its pastor, the Power of a Praying Woman” every Monday at 6 p.m. “Impact the world by cancer survivors’ support group Bible Study, Wednesdays, Noon- Reverend Brian K. Brown, July 4 - Holiday – Church Children in the community are equipping believers to reach the every 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. in 12:30 p.m. in our Main official staff of deacons office will be called welcome to join us. lost with the gospel of Jesus Room 105. Those affected by this Sanctuary, 955 20th Street South. and trustees, and the entire con- Jul 16 - Women’s Bible Young Adult Ministry Christ.” disease or their caregivers are Casual Sundays are back, gregation extend to the Study at 4 p.m. Join us as we every Monday from 6:30 p.m. Save the Date! You don’t encouraged to attend. Mt. Zion however in reverence and respect want to miss our August 26-27, membership, or an affiliation of God’s House we do ask for community at large, this wish continue our study of “The (Bible Study). 2011 Women’s Conference. Dr. with a church, is not a require- modesty in dress. for an overflowing of God’s Power of a Praying Woman” Sunday School Teachers’ Sheila M. Bailey, Honorary ment. FMI: Contact Cheryl NOTE: On Sunday, July 31, blessings upon their lives. St. July 18-24 - Progressive M Meeting is held every Tuesday Doctorate, is our keynote Clinton at 727-692-6477. our 10 a.m. Worship Service will Mark is grounded in a Christ- & E Baptist State Convention at 7 p.m. speaker. This year’s theme, Our Children & Youth be the ONLY service held due centered doctrine that has as its and Youth Convention Senior Hour of Power Bible “Being Fully Persuaded in Ministry continues its “The to our “Family Connection central theme, a belief that we July 27-30 - Congress No. 2 Study is held every Thursday at Holiness as Women of God.” For Armor of God” Series every Sunday.” are a haven of hope, help, and will be hosted at St. Mark 9:30 a.m. more details visit: www.mzpro- Wednesday night in our Youth M t. Zion Progressive healing for a world hungering Also at St. Mark … Prayer Meeting and Bible gressive.org. Chapel. Missionary Baptist Church, for and thirsting after the Sunday School is held for Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. Sistahs Surviving Cancer: Need a Mid-Day Pick-Me- 955 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894- enlightened word of God. At St. both children and adults of all St. Mark Computer Lab and Mt. Zion hosts this confidential Up? Join us for our Mid-Day 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. Mark, we are Christians willing ages. Sunday School starts each Computer Class Hours: to work and partner in unity, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All are Computer Lab Hours: praising God for His awesome invited to come out and join us. Tuesday and Thursday only Friendship Missionary Baptist Church gift, His son Jesus Christ. Baptist Training Union is (4-6 p.m.) Saturday Mornings Events for July each Sunday at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. -12 p.m. “The Ship – One Lord, One might be the person we are on the of God. Come join us each Jun 28-Jul 2 N a t i o n a l Members and the general Computer Class Hours: Faith, One Baptism, One lookout for. But that’s not all. You Wednesday for Noonday Bible Convention in Little Rock, public are invited to study the Tuesday and Thursday Church.” need to posses the ability to read Study or each Wednesday night at 7 Arkansas Bible with us and learn “What only 6-7 p.m. Saturday Friendship Missionary Baptist music, musically trained or hold a as we study the Book of Hebrews, July 2 - Women’s Bible Baptist Believe.” Mornings 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Church is a family of believers in degree in music (preferred). Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., facilitator. Study at 4 p.m. Join us as we Children and Youth Christ, reaching out to the world, Please contact FBMC if interest- The Youth Enrichment – preaching the gospel to the unsaved ed: 727-906-8300. Awana curriculum convenes on and teaching the saved to serve by Have you found the key? If Thursday nights, at 7. First Lady demonstrating the Love of Christ. you’re looking for the key to Teresa Evans, director of Youth How would you like to be a part happiness or heaven, you’ll find it Ministry. Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church of an enthusiastic ministry that through Jesus Christ. Dr. John A. Friendship is located at 3300 loves making joyful noises unto the Evans, Sr., and Friendship 31st Street South, Saint Petersburg, Lord? The Employee Relations welcome you to open our doors. FL 33712. Our telephone number Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Bible-based ministry with priori- Upcoming Events: Ministry of FMBC, Inc. is now Friendships’ Morning Services is 727-906-8300. Don’t forget to Church, “God’s House in the ties focused on love, forgiveness, Prayer Breakfast July 9, accepting applications for the starts at 7:45 and 10:45. Sunday visit our website:www.fmbcthe- City,” under the leadership of Dr. unity, peace and growth. We 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Assistant Minister of School begins at 9:30 a.m. ship.org. Rickey L. Houston, extends an celebrate in worship, we care for Sunday School Ministry Music/Organist. Interested? You Prayer still works for the glory God Bless You – The Ship! invitation to the community to one another, we cultivate the Family Meeting July 15, join us as we declare the living fullest spiritual life possible - 7 p.m. Word of God. Join us at 9 a.m. both individually and corporate- Pastor’s Anniversary July St. John Missionary Baptist Church for Sunday School and at 10:15 ly, and we communicate God’s 24, 10:15 a.m. a.m. for worship service. Bible truth at every opportunity. Living “Driven by God’s Faithfulness: Located at 3200 Fifth Avenue Male Chorus of Spring Town night of great gospel music. Study and Teen Summit/ out these principles results in a His will done on Earth as in South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Methodist Church of You are also invited to attend Children Rising are held kaleidoscope of ministries for all Heaven in 2011.” Ph. 727-327-1373. Rev. Norris Walterboro, South Carolina for Sunday morning service at 11 Wednesday evenings, at 7. ages and interests. Matthew 6:10 L. Martin, Sr., Pastor. a concert with the St. John Male a.m. on July 10. Pastor Albert We are committed to a We also encourage the Email:bchurch5@tampabay. Please join the St. John Chorus on Saturday, July 9 at 6 Middleton of Spring Town will Christ-centered, people- community to make use of our rr.com Family as we welcome the p.m. Come out and enjoy a be the guest speaker. centered, team-centered and Prayer Line. 727-321-9645. Website: www.bmmbc.org Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church The Rock of Jesus

Pastor Bryant A. Fayson and white. The following events On Sunday, July 17, Family Missionary Baptist Church the members of Bethel A.M.E. have been planned: & Friends Day will be celebrat- Church invite you to join us as "An Evening with Derek ed at the 11 a.m. worship The Reverend Dr. D. Lovett Sunday, July 10 at 10:30. and presence in that Sunday we celebrate our 2011 Family & Smith" gospel concert on service. The guest speaker is Sconiers has been blessed with After celebrating our worship service. Friends Day with the theme: Saturday, July 2 at the church, Shawn Thomas, youth minister the privilege of preaching for Alumni Picnic on Saturday, Located at 3940 18th Ave. "Family & Friends: Restoring, 912 Third Ave. N., St. at Galilee Missionary Baptist The Rock of Jesus Missionary July 9, she is extending a heart- N., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. Rebuilding, & Revitalizing Petersburg. A reception begins Church. For more information, Baptist Church where she will felt invite for the Alumni to Reverend Frank W. Peterman, Christian Values." Our colors at 6 p.m. and the concert starts please call the church at 727- deliver the morning message support her with your prayers Jr., Pastor. Ph. 727-327-0015. for the events are purple and at 7. 822-2089. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011 Additional color photographs from front page story

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