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President Art Rocker and Authority Chairman Ed Burr remind- the Local President Pastor ed the Board of the Authority’s signif- R. L. Gundy, are opposed icant accomplishments during Blaylock’s tenure, including successful completion of to State Attorney Angela 31 Better Jacksonville Plan projects valued at over half a billion dollars largely on Corey’s appointment as budget and on time, the acquisition of nearly 200 million dollars in discretionary Special Prosecutor by grant funding to advance transportation projects in Northeast Florida, significant Governor Rick Scott in the enhancement to transit rider amenities, including bus shelters, and dramatic increas- Trayvon Martin case, as stated at their press conference. es in customer satisfaction. Her questionable record of fairness as a State Attorney in Duval, Nassau and Clay According to Board Chairman Ed Burr, “Michael has served the Authority with ded- County and in her own words “she is not troubled by the fact there’s a jail popula- ication and distinction, and in my many years of knowing him, Mr. Blaylock has tion of 45% over capacity.” She has a history of consistently finding in favor of the always put the needs of the Authority and the public it serves first. His approach to police office in officer involved shootings that are, in the eyes of the public, extreme- this transition process is another example of this.” ly biased, to include the case of the Police Officers that fired 42 shots into a vehicle The transition agreement approved by the Board reduces Mr. Blaylock’s severance with the mother and her two children in the car. She stated, “the governor appoint- under the existing contract by half, and ends the existing contract 20 months early. ed me because of my record in these cases.” She is right, and it looks like an appar- ent set up, not an honest effort To seek the apparent truth. Cnn"Pwodgt"Qpg"Uggfu"Cfxcpeg"vq"Yqogp)u “Joann Cooper’s lawyers say the five police officers were unjustified when they Hkpcn"Hqwt."Dc{nqt"Eqcej"Fkcipqugf"ykvj fired 42 shots that left Cooper and her 2-year-old son, Daniel Crichton, wounded on March 26. However, Angela Corey found no fault with it. But two of the officers had Dgnn‚u"Rcnu{ Cheryl Coward/Hoopfeed.com to resign. (Florida Times Union Report.) In what is being hailed as the strongest field Our biggest concern in her being appointed as special prosecutor in Trayvon Martin ever in NCAA women's basketball tournament case is who will be appointed to the grand jury in Sanford, Florida. Is it a non-bias history, all number seeds from the regional con- grand jury pool; are their people of all races on the grand jury? The Trayvon Martin tests made it to the Final Four. Baylor, case has the appearance of pre-meditated murder and the appearance of a cover up Connecticut, Notre Dame and Stanford head to by the Sheriff/Police Department of Sanford. Denver, Colo. for the championship. Dunking We are requesting an independent investigator be appointed by the governor that sensation 6-8 center Brittney Griner leads does not have the negative history of Angela Corey. Also, we request that the Justice Baylor. Connecticut has a balanced team led by Department continues to step in and continue their investigation of this killing as a senior Tiffany Hayes. Notre Dame has a trio of Civil Rights violation case. Did Corey fire all black prosecutors but no one, raised weapons led by junior point guard Skylar a question of concern? Diggins. Stanford has a double-Oguwmike, sis- We will conduct an independent community fact-gathering/public hearing in Duval ters Nneka and Chiney, dominate for the County, Florida concerning the several questionable police involved shooting inci- Cardinal. dents and the unjust sentences in the Duval County Justice System, this Thursday. In unexpected development for Baylor, school SCLC - Continued on A-2 officials announced Thursday afternoon that Jgcnvj"Ectg"hqt"Cnn"Cogtkecpu"ku head coach Kim Mulkey has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. Qdcocectg"/"Ctiwogpvu"Jgctf “I noticed while we were in Des Moines last week that my tongue felt strange,” said Mulkey. “Yesterday I noticed when I smiled, Congresswoman Corrine Brown sent out letters to her constituents after the only the left side of my mouth was working. Also, my right eye was drooping and I Supreme Courts hearing. Many are concerned since the State of Florida led the couldn’t hear properly out of my right ear.” fight to not provide health care benefits to all Americans, stating the program is She is receiving treatment with an anti-viral medication along with oral steroids to unconstitutional since it requires all of us to have health insurance - never mention- reduce the inflammation of the facial nerve according to the team’s trainers. ing the fact that all cars are required to have insurance. The congresslady said, Final Four play tips off on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET with Connecticut vs. Notre “What's far more important to far more people are all the other benefits the law Dame followed by Stanford vs. Baylor. The games will be televised on ESPN and brings. Even without the mandate, under Obamacare: streamed online at ESPN3.com. Baylor Heisman Trophy winner, Robert Griffin III, • 87 million people now have access to free preventative services through private a big supporter of the Lady Bears, is expected to be in attendance. insurance and Medicare. Igqtikc"Yqocp"Cttguvgf"hqt"Ikxkpi"Dwvv"Kplgevkqpu • Over 5 million seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare have saved more than $3.1 billion on prescription drugs. Kimberly Smedley pleaded guilty to illegally injecting • About 400,000 small businesses have claimed a tax credit for up to 35% of their women's buttocks with silicone. According to reports, She's health insurance premiums. going to jail for literally putting junk in the trunk. • 18 million children can no longer be denied coverage because they have pre-exist- Georgia native Kimberly Smedley -- accused of traveling ing conditions. across the East Coast injecting women's buttocks with toxic sil- • Over 2.5 million young adults without insurance can now stay on their parents' icone to enlarge them -- pleaded guilty to a felony conspiracy plans. charge stemming from the illegal operation, according to the This is just the beginning. When the law is fully implemented, 30 million people Smoking Gun. will have insurance they could not afford previously and everyone will have more Smedley, 45, reportedly had clients in Baltimore, D.C., Detroit, Philadelphia and secure health care than ever before. Learn more at http://www.healthcare.gov. New York City who would pay her $1,600 for the injections rather than the usual So, when you hear people bashing Obamacare, ask yourself who has taken actions $10,000 for injections. Smedley admitted to a New York Post reporter in 2008 that that show they care about your health. Obamacare means President Obama cares and she was "not a nurse," but clients would pay for the process that included pumping I care and no matter what the Court decides, we will keep fighting for better health silicone used for "metal or plastic lubrication, as an additive for paint and coatings, care for all Americans. and furniture or automotive polishes," in their rears court documents show. Kv"ku"vkog"hqt"vjg"Cogtkecp"rgqrng"vq"ujqy"tgurgev"vq"qwt"rtgukfgpv"cpf"vq"gcej"qvjgt0 As Rev. Sharpton says: We accepted many things in the past. But then we reach a point where we can no longer accept. Opinion/Editorial...... B 6 Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A K Church...... 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- We are further extremely disappointed with the black on black crime in this We can no longer stand silent in the face nation and call for a national moratorium of the epidemic of killings in the Black on gun sales at gun shows. These community in any form. The undue loss weapons end up in the hands of too many of life to gun violence is a dilemma that youth in America of all colors. is not isolated in the Black community Jacksonville and Florida is nationally however, it has had a proportionately known for guns being traced backed to more devastating impact on this commu- gun dealers in Jacksonville and the nity. Whether the assailant is a uniformed weapons are being used in crimes across officer, criminal or even unthinkable a America and the weapons are also being private citizen-vigilante, the end result is traced to crime South of the Border. a mother that has to bury a son or a father -Lastly we are requesting the Florida than will not see their child live up to Legislature immediately convene hear- their God-given expectation. ing in both the Florida House of Representative and the Florida Senate on We ask that this tragic condition be the so-call “Hold Your Ground” law that viewed as a public-health issue and all has been the excuse for the lack of an appropriate local, state and federal arrest being made in the Trayvon Martin resources be applied to study and resolve killing. This poorly-conceived legisla- the root causes of this issue in the com- tion has been proven deadly in this case munities of color, said the SCLC leaders. as well as the case in Miami and several other in the state. EPP"Tgrqtvu"Tghwpf"Tqddgt{ Law enforcement says it's one of the biggest, most brazen crimes in the U.S. – crim- inals stealing your tax refund by stealing your identity, going online, and getting the refund money. Police even call it the new "crack cocaine of crime," and in some Florida neighborhoods, it's actually replaced street level drug dealing. Police officials and the Tampa mayor blame the IRS because it allows the refunds to be put on debit cards, and sends out the return before completely checking the information. For the first time, our investigation shows the fraud as it's happening on the streets of North Miami Beach and Tampa, Florida, we interview two police detectives who are themselves victims, and talk to a police informant who teaches people how to do tax refund fraud. In an exclusive interview, the IRS deputy commissioner says it's a "balancing act" to get the returns out fast to legitimate taxpayers and keep fraudulent ones from going to criminals. The IRS has identified $6.5 billion in ID-related tax refund fraud last year, but does not know how much was going undetected.
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Birthday Celebration and appearances from special guests
Sandy Neal Freelance Writer/Photographer Photos courtesy of Breon Boger Media Design
Saturday night at PURE Nightclub 1800 Tequila sponsored the birthday party for the Crown Capital/ Point Blank C.E.O. Ivory Orr and his VIP Manager John Sloan along with the celebration of DJ Byrd’s Web Release and clothing line endorsement by A. Tiziano. Dj Byrd and DJ Dev (Orlando) were on the turntables pumping out the hits as the crowd anxiously awaited the appearance of the host for the night R&B Singer Tank. Tank sang a few of his hits such as Sex music and Celebration he also had the entire club “Swag Surfing” which the partygoers really enjoyed. The club also enjoyed the appearances of special guest Terrance Knighton of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Laveranues Coles formerly of the New York Jets along with his cousin Antonio Lawrence (Guard) of the Jacksonville Giants.
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DJ Byrd and DJ Dev R&B Singer Tank MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 PAGE A-6 THE STAR MARCH 31, 2012 AroundAround TheThe AreaArea Rally In Jacksonville for Justice
Story by M. E. Ford of The Florida Star A rally was held in Jacksonville Saturday, March 24th. More than 1,000 people gathered. At the rally, a video was shown of Zimmerman entering the jail house escort- ed by police on the night of the shooting. The video shows no signs of Zimmerman being in a scuffle with Trayvon Martin on the night he was killed. There were no scars or signs of blood on Zimmerman’s face or clothes. If Zimmerman’s nose was broken and if Trayvon had beat him in his face as he claimed, the video would have shown some sign of bruising even if he was seen first by paramedics. It’s sad with everything that has happened, we still can not call this a case, because Zimmerman is still a free man. So, until he comes out of hiding, we need to understand that we need to keep our money in our pockets and stop trying to show our support by buying items pertain- ing to this incident. It only makes others that do not have anything to do with this richer. Invest in the future by supporting President Obama for the next presidency.
State Representative Mia Jones, Anthony Hill in the background, the Martin’s Attorney Crump on the far right. Former State Senator Anthony Hill, Attorney Crump for Martin’s family, and NAACP President Isiah Rumlin.
The cround gatherd to show their support rain or shine.
TYRESE PERFORMS AT THE FLORIDA THEATER
Story by Sandy Neal, Freelance Writer/Photographer for The Florida Star R&B Singer, Actor, Author and former Model, Tyrese (A.K.A Jodi) was at the Florida Theater Sunday Night for an awe- some performance with opening acts Aaron Bing (Saxophonist), Odd Rod (Poet), Tony D (Comedian) and Leon Timbo (The latest artist signed to Tyrese’s Label and he is from Jacksonville). DJ PLO was on the turntables for the pre and intermission jams with Jean.com as the host. Aaron Bing mesmerized the women with his saxophone as he walked the aisles and gave some of the women one on one atten- tion with his Sax, of course. Odd Rod had the crowd on their feet as he flowed effortlessly through the words of his poems; he is also a local talent. Tony D had the crowd laughing to his jokes. Leon Timbo was definitely an added bonus to the show, he is very talented with his guitar. Tyrese has grown as a singer and actor among his many other achievements since he sang on the back of a city bus in a 1994 Coca Cola commercial. He has starred in such movies as Fast Five, Transformers (Dark of the Moon), Waist Deep and America’s favorite, his betrayal of Jodi in Baby Boy just to name a few. He sang many of the crowd favorites such as; How You Saxophonist Aaron Bing Gonna Act Like That, Lately, What Am I Gonna Do, and Sweet Lady.
R & B Singer Tyrese
R & B Singer Tyrese
Odd Rod the Poet Leon Timbo MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7
LisaRaye’s Ex, Caribbean Man Dancing REDJet Losing Altitude As Caribbean Choice Airline As Suspension Keeps Fleet Grounded Michael Missick Six Days Without Sleep Believed To Be To Raise Awareness Of In D.R. As Interpol Warrant Alarming Native For His Arrest Is Canadian Suicide Rates Maintained
By ARTHIA NIXON Caribbean News Editor
BARBADOS: REDjet will not be operating a service to and from St. Lucia in May 2012, it has been confirmed from the company. Additionally, REDjet flights have been sus- pended until further notice. The inconvience has several islands considering to discontinue the airline’s arrival at their airports. According to CEO Ian Burns, the airline is not receiving any assistance like the “heavily subsidized airlines” that serve the region. “We at REDjet set out to deliver the Caribbean’s first affordable air service and we By ARTHIA NIXON have successfully launched a small number of routes that have in their performance, demon- Caribbean News Editor strated the necessity and popularity for a low fares service in the region,” said Burns. “Our By ARTHIA NIXON aircraft and our dedicated staff are performing extremely well and we are willing and able Caribbean News Editor CANADA: Vincentian Earl ‘Ole George’ to continue to provide affordable transport across the Caribbean and beyond but we cannot.” TURKS AND Daniel is presently dancing his way into the Guinness He said that the company has seen other carriers drastically cut their fares in an CAICOS: Former Premier Book Of World Records while trying to bring aware- effort to shut down REDjet and return to high fares and business as usual with no regard to of TCI and ex-husband of ness to a native people in distress. the negative impact on travelers. actress Lisa Raye, Michael Ole George, who works as a social worker in “In spite of their subsidised efforts, our passenger numbers have continued to rise Missick was last spotted in the remote (and extremely cold) Arctic region of because you, our patrons, enjoy our clean, comfortable and well maintained aircraft as well The Dominican Republic Canada began dancing at 7p.m. on Wednesday, March as our excellent service delivered at affordable ticket prices,” added Burns. “REDjet has no amid Interpol issuing an 28, 2012. He intends to dance for 123 hours and 15 alternative but to suspend flights from 23:59pm on 16th March until further notice. All pas- international warrant for his minutes consecutively to every genre of music. sengers booked on any REDjet flight from Saturday should contact the call centre 24 hours arresnt. According to the rules, he is allowed a five minute rest before scheduled departure time for an update on their flight status.” As we reported last every hour or accumulate his minutes. He plans to take Burns added affected passengers will be offered refunds or the option to travel with week, he is seeking political a break 20 minutes every four hours. REDjet upon commencement of services, noting that the refund procedure can take up to asylum outside TCI He is While many people choose to dance for fun, three weeks. wanted for corruption and Ole George is focused on raising awareness of the “REDjet would like to thank all their loyal patrons for their words of support,” the money laundering during Inuit people and first nations people whose suicide rate company said in its most recent statement up to press time. “REDjet continues to negotiate his time in office is amongst the highest in the world. with relevant authorities and due to the sensitive nature of talks, cannot comment any fur- Last June, all of his “This project is one of the strong eye openers ther at this time. assests were frozen includ- to many of us. It is unbelievable even shocking that it “While our flight operations have been suspended, REDjet staff continue to work ing the LaRaye Cinemas, is here in Inukjuak,” said one of the tribe’s council- around the clock to maintain the integrity of our business and to ensure a smooth and effi- named for Lisa Raye. men. “ I believe this will bring many great life values cient transition when we resume service. We appreciate your patience and loyalty and will Photo: LisaRaye and to all of us, God bless him and those who suffered or update our passengers as soon as more information becomes available.” Missick in TCI tourism ad loss someone from suicide”. Pushing himself to the extreme is nothing new for the 49 year-old. He has already walked for a stag- Roberta Flack And Damian Marley Set For St. Kitts Music Festival gering six days straight around his native St. Vincent By Carlette DeLeon and walked great distances on other islands in the West Indies and in New York. A live web stream of the dance challenge is ST KITTS - The first two bookings for the 16th viewable by logging on to www.dennisdaniel.org Annual St. Kitts Music Festival have been announced. Ole George is pictured above right with a The Festival Committee has confirmed that Grammy Native Canadian representative. Award winning artists Roberta Flack and Damian "Jr Gong" Marley will perform at this year's event. Pope Benedict XVI Meets The "Sweet Sixteen" edition of the Music Festival takes place on Thursday June 28th to Saturday June 30th, Fidel Castro While On Cuban 2012, at the historic Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre, Vist; Slams U.S. Embargo St. Kitts' capital city. Minister of Tourism & International Transport, Senator Ricky Skerritt, said he was extremely By ARTHIA NIXON pleased to learn that these two stellar musicians will per- Caribbean News Editor form in St. Kitts. "Hosting such an internationally acclaimed reg- CUBA:Images of Pope Benedict XVI and gae superstar and a legendary soul songstress at the same Fidel Castro were released on Wednesday, shortly Festival embodies what this event is all about - the mix after photos of the world saw the 84 year-old pon- of musical genres, age ranges, and the unifying power of tiff with current President, Raul Castro. music that our Festival has grown to represent," Minister An estimated 300,000 people showed up Skerritt said. in Revolution Square in Havana to hear the Pope Globally loved Roberta Flack will bring touches speak. of jazz, soul, R&B, and folk music, and is best known for Before jetting to Rome, the Pope gave a her Hot 100 #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your last speech at the airport making references to the Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like embargo between the United States and the com- Makin' Love", as well as "Where Is the Love" and "The munist Caribbean island. Closer I Get to You." "The First Time Ever I Saw Your He stated: "No-one should feel excluded Face" won the 1973 Grammy Record of the Year and from taking up this exciting search by the limita- "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won the same award tions of their basic freedoms, or excused from this in 9174. Flack and U2 are the only artists to win the by indolence or a lack of material resources - a sit- award in consecutive years. The Grammy Award-win- uation which is worsened when restrictive eco- ning artist has had her hits covered by the likes of The nomic measures, imposed from outside the coun- Fugees, Alicia Keys, the Jackson 5 and the late Luther try, unfairly burden its people.” Vandross. Flack recently made headlines when in “The right to freedom of religion, both in February this year she released a new album "Let It Be its private and in its public dimension, manifests Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles," in which she the unity of the human person, who is at once a has taken 12 Beatles songs and infused them with gospel, citizen and a believer,” he said during his Homily. neo-soul, hip-hop, or smooth jazz rhythm and beats to go “It also legitimizes the fact that believers along with her distinct alto voice. have a contribution to make to the building up of Jamaican reggae artist Damian Marley, who is the society. Strengthening religious freedom consoli- youngest son of Bob Marley, has won three Grammy dates social bonds, nourishes the hope of a better Awards. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from world, creates favorable conditions for peace and his father's nickname of Tuff Gong, and his real commer- harmonious development, while at the same time cial breakthrough came from the single "Welcome to establishing solid foundations for securing the Jamrock" released in 2004. Set to a mesmerizing rhythm, rights of future generations.” the track explored the real-life hardship and political The Pope was on a three day visit of the strife facing the people of Jamaica. The success of the island. single led to a bidding war for Damian's next album, and he decided to sign with Universal. PAGE A-8 THE STAR MARCH 31, 2012 MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR FLORIDA Jacksonville’s B LOCAL NEWS SECTION Best Wishes and Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Othell Burrough
By Marsha Dean Phelts, Reporter/Photographer of The Florida Star The serendipitous circumstances that led to the marriage of Jacqueline Wells and Kenneth Burrough began a long, long, very long time ago with the opening of a school, initially called School No. 165. Back in the day, schools were numbered in chronologi- cal order with codes that told you whether it was a white school or a black school. Black schools were assigned numerical orders in the 100s. White schools were assigned num- bers from 0-99 and in the 200s. The year that the new school opened both Jackie and Ken were well established in positions of student leadership at different segregated schools on the north side. Each expected that they, like their siblings before them would graduate from Stanton, School No. 153 and Northwestern High School, No. 155. This was in 1964 and the landmark Civil Rights Act outlawing major forms of discrimination against African Americans and women, including racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public had just been passed. Jacquelyn and Kenneth Burrough, Married March 11, 2012 The time for integration had come so in 1964, the Duval County School Board made Top right: Ken Burrough and Jacqueline Wells May 28, 1965 at their Junior Senior Prom their plans for sending African American students to Jean Ribault High School, No. 96, but first year at William M. Raines the then all-white faculty and students rejected the idea. That’s when the school board then decided to build a new 2 million dollars facility for the overcrowded Black north side high schools. School No. 165 opened its doors at 3663 Clarkson Avenue on January 25, 1965. At the end of the 1965 spring semester the school was renamed William Marion Raines Senior High School, No. 165. When Raines opened, neither Jackie nor Ken knew the other. Jackie the baby in her family had become a star athlete in basketball, softball and soccer at Stanton while Ken, the youngest in his family was a 4-letter football, basketball and track jock at Northwestern. Faculty and staff were handpicked for this model School No. 165. Ms. Sallye Daniels, girl’s athletic director at Stanton High School would set up the girls’ sports pro- gram at the new school. When Coach Daniels left Stanton, varsity members of her team went in a tail spin and either their families moved or they moved in with relatives who lived in the boundaries of School No. 165. Jackie moved from her home in College William M. Raines High School Chums celebrating:Gloria Lovette, Linda Williams, Garden, in with her cousin, Gwen Bell, transferring in midterm to the new high school. Zelma Hughes, Bride of Honor-Jackie Wells Burrough, Harriet Sanders, Justine Ken was transferred to the new school because Northwestern was no longer a junior/sen- Redding, Brenda Collier and Delores Suggs. ior high school. They both were in the second semester of their junior year. Jackie was voted “Class Flirt and Most Popular Girl”. She was also William M. Raines’ “Homecoming Queen”. Ken was voted the “Most Outstanding Athlete.” In the sports arena, Ken had followed in the footprints and guidance of his big brother, Gene Burrough and Gene’s best friend, Ivery Black, both were mentors that Little Kenny looked up to all his life. Burrough and Black had been all county and all state star ath- letes at Northwestern and Edward Waters College. They became successful scouts and sports agents for NFL players and pioneered when opening the first African-American owned sports agency in Florida. Much in Ken and Jackie’s lives paralleled though it would take over 45 years before either realized what classmates and friends had envisioned and wished for them many years prior. Jackie enjoyed a career as an airline stewardess while Ken was a first round draft for the New Orleans Saints who played in 12 NFL seasons for the Saints and Houston Oilers He was one of only a few NFL players to wear Number 00 on his jersey. Rick Blackston, Randall Malpress, Ronald Hughes, Oliver Now in semi-retirement, last year Ken was in town making the rounds with family Smith, Larry Bird, Melvin Govan, Kenneth Othell Burrough and friends. One day during this visit his hoodies and school chums from the Raines is The Groom surrounded by peers and coaches, Earl Class of 1966 dropped by Ken’s sister, (Auntie Roz) Roslyn Burrough’s home for an Kichings Jr., James Brown Ray Fulton, Willie Sapp and Robert Tillman. impromptu gathering of fish and crabs or ribs and chicken and their usual tall tales and chit-chat sessions. As their former “Homecoming Queen,” Jackie Wells joined her class- mates; she looked around the great room for a place to sit. Ken moved over on the large circular, sectional sofa making room for her and asked Jackie to sit beside him. Perhaps it was the close seating that caused Ken to place his hand on her thigh that their long- standing friendship in the course of one year’s time became more than platonic. The spinning of threads that brought them together are the very fibers that fairy tales are made of. The Florida Star is delighted to have been on the scene for the events surrounding the celebrations honoring Ken and Jackie with their families, classmates and teammates. This story book friendship and love between Jacqueline Wells and Kenny Burrough was united in Holy Matrimony Sunday, March 11 at St. Stephens AME Church by Jackie’s The joyous spirit of Roslyn Burrough, hostess along with pastor, Rev. Michael Mitchell, in the presence of family and lifetime friends. The mar- Sidney Tillman and Cora Royal Hackley shown throughout Ken and Jackie cutting the cake. riage of Jackie and Ken was about because of the warm support from a strong network the reception. of family and friends, may this marriage be blessed and they live happily ever after.
Barbara Breaker, James Burroughs and Lockanetta Weston were among reception guests
Long time family friend and neighbor Frances Bradley was among well wishers and cele- brants.
The reception seemed more like a "Pep Former Vikings cheerleader Rally" with legendary Raines Vikings Earl Harriette Sanders was a major Best friends and brothers; Sir Spencer Kitchins Jr., his mother, Elaine and Coach consultant and confidant of Under the umbrella with Ken are: Gloria Lovette, Patricia Thomas, Monica Cobb and Melvin Govan Coffey. the bride and groom. Reed, Rosiland Raines, Mildred Sapp, Delores Suggs and Faye Dawkins. PAGE B 2 THE STAR MARCH 31, 2012 An Easy Way To Improve Your Home’s Value MAKE IT COUNT
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To find an architect in your local area who will make the most of your space visit I have discovered something very profound in my own life- so profound in fact, http://architectfinder.aia.org . that I felt the need to share it. In my time of reflection I quickly began to realize that in all my busy-ness, I have neglected to take time for me!! Such neglect can cause a person to lose touch with who they really are and all the things they enjoy in life. If the truth be told, it probably isn't so much that we lose who we are, as much as it is us losing sight of the guide markers that help us to navigate to the person we are supposed to become. I believe that there are so many important things in our lives that go undone because we do not give them proper attention. It can be as simple as committing to reading your bible daily. If we do not set aside time each day, we could look up and realize we haven't read our bible (outside the church setting) in days...weeks...maybe even MONTHS! This doesnt just go for spiritual things but it goes for natural things as well. Americans spend millions upon millions of dollars on gym memberships that they do not consistently use... Community Activities Why? Because they do not “carve” the time out of their schedule to give atten- / tion to their health. Some of us (myself included) do not rest properly or even get proper relaxation time because we do not “C.A.R.V.E” out the time. We C.A.R.V.E. Out time for the things that we give priority to. In order to redefine our Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events lives we have to realign our priorities. scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer in Florida. On I am writing about this because it is an area that I struggle with personally at times. Saturday, March 31, Jacksonville residents can attend a free educational program I have three books that I should have completed a long time ago. But because I all about CVD from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention have not C.A.R.V.E.D. out the time to make it happen, the books that should Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204, and hear directly from area already be on the store shelves are still sitting unfinished on the hard drive of my cardiologists. For more information visit http://www.scai.org/KWC. Or call 800- computer. 992-7224. AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN SPEAK OUT! The Florida Times-Union I want to introduce to you the C.A.R.V.E. principle and challenge you to imple- office at One Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville Fl, 32202. on March 31, 2012 from ment it into your everyday life. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The public is invited to attend and participate by asking ques- tions and making comments. For more information call 904-707-2106 or visit Create a space for yourself each day to pursue your personal aspirations http://www.asalh-jaxfl. Assertively protect those moments as your own. DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER TO BILLIE WITH LOVE: A Celebration Of Remember that a lot of people may not embrace this process because it means you Lady Day, Saturday, March 31 - 8:00 pm. Only at the Ritz. Contact 904-632- take some of your attention off them and their needs. 5555 for more information, or visit www.ritzjacksonville.com.. Value your right to do something for YOU. NACA AMERICAN DREAM TOUR COMES BACK TO JACK- Examine and celebrate your progress often. Tracking your progress reveals that SONVILLE: Nation’s Big Banks join NACA to offer on site mortgage relief. progress is actually taking place. Celebrating your progress provides the fuel to Free Service to Florida homeowners with unaffordable mortgages and underwater make more progress. There is an old colloquialism that says, “It's a poor frog that mortgages at Prime Osborn Convention Center, from March 30 – April 3, 2012 won't praise his own pond.” from 8 AM To 8 PM daily. The program is open to owner/occupants and non- investors. Sign up at www.naca.com or call 888-499-6222. I am challenging everyone to take the C.A.R.V.E. challenge with me for 30 days. KIDGITS EASTER EVENT on Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Let's see what kind of great things happen in your life. If you are joining me on throughout the mall. Participate in various activities including bounce houses, the challenge, tweet me @farrislong or facebook.com/farrislong duck-duck-bunny, animal encounters and much more! Kids will receive terrific take-home treats, including a set of pencil drumsticks (while supplies last), HOP stickers and an activity sheet. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club a Job Hunting Tips For Recent Grads and Universal Studios Home Entertainment Easter events, visit www.simon.com/kidgits. BLESSING OF THE FLEET, on 4/1/2012, at the Northbank Riverfront Park, Hogan Street Gazebo, Northbank Riverfront, Downtown Jacksonville. To partici- (StatePoint) For recent graduates hunting for a job, pate in the 2012 Blessing of the Fleet or any other city-sponsored event as a vol- daily headlines about unemployment rates can be disheart- unteer, call (904) 630-3690 or email [email protected]. ening. But many experts say that a down economy is not an SENIOR DAYS AT MOSH, this Wednesday, April 4, 2012, Museum of Science insurmountable hurdle toward finding a great job. and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Call “Even when the job market is discouraging, adopt- 904.396.MOSH for additional information. ing the right attitude and strategies can help you break into Upcoming Program for April at Duval County Extension, Thursday, April 5, any organization in any industry and start climbing the ladder to success,” says Producing Vegetable Crops Workshop, Duval County Extension, 1010 N McDuff Pete Leibman, a career coach, and author of the new book, “I Got My Dream Job Ave., 6-8 PM. This workshop will cover an introduction to growing vegetables, and So Can You.” integrated pest management, and Organic Production Principles. Call Becky at Leibman, who landed his dream job right out of college working for the 255-7450 to register. NBA’s Washington Wizards, offers these tips for those starting out in the work- AMATEUR NIGHT, on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Ritz Theatre and Museum force: 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.632.5555 for more • No excuses. Don’t let the media’s coverage of the economy scare away your job- information. searching motivation. You only need one job, and one break. Not 25 jobs, not 100. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announces a RABBIT ROMP EGG HUNT When you take that into consideration, the unemployment rate won’t seem so event on Saturday, April 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Guests should bring their daunting. own baskets to collect the eggs. located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo • Don’t have a back-up plan. Commit to your goal with a resilient sprit, not a plan Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. For more information on the Zoo, log on for failure. Of course, you’ll need to pay bills in the meantime, and perhaps to www.jacksonvillezoo.org. answer to mom and dad, so accept other work -- temporarily. It is not a matter of HURTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN CRIME: Easter egg Hunt & “if,” it’s a matter of “when” you break into your ideal career. Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Ansley at Harts Rd Apartments, • Be accountable. Landing a job is a job in and of itself. So set weekly and daily 11011 Harts Rd., Jacksonville Fl, 32218 from 1pm-7pm. For more information goals that include talking to the people in a position to hire you. Track your time please contact Linda Dayson at: (904) 755-9863. to make sure you are managing your day effectively. Heart Downtown Application Mark your calender to join Downtown Vision, • Networking is important. Over 70 percent of all jobs are filled behind the scenes Inc. for the next Downtown Operations Meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 9:30 through personal contacts and networking, says Leibman. But it’s not about who a.m., at the Main Library, Room G4. To attend, please RSVP to the director of you know, and who knows you. The truth is that networking is all about who likes district services, Amy Harrell, at (904) 634-0303 ext. 224 or via email. and respects you. When it comes to your contacts, quality is the key. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: Gabriel Meyers candlelight vigil on April 16th, at • Be likable. To be likable, start by liking yourself. Doing so will come across in 6:30pm, 305 N. Ft. Harrison Ave. and the Vigil, at the Memorial Causeway in your body language and your communication skills, and this will help you both Clearwater, ends at 8:45pm. Please contact Laurie Anspach at (727)-442-8820 or personally and professionally. The next step is to genuinely like others without [email protected] for additional information. Seeking More Mentor-Protégé kissing up or using flattery. People naturally like people who are similar to them- Opportunities? Register for the 22nd Annual OSDBU Procurement selves, so draw on commonalities between you and potential employers to win Conference. Thursday, 19, 2012 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, them over. Washington, D.C. from 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Contact George Hall • Stand out. Your resume is not as important as you think. Top employers may [email protected], (240) 841-2208 or John O’Neill [email protected], receive hundreds or thousands of unsolicited resumes every week. While using (240) 841-2214 for additional information. keywords and high-tech software programs to beat a computer system’s screening FIFTH THIRD BANK “DRIVES” FINANCIAL WELLNESS, Visitors to the process can help, the best way to stand out in a stack of resumes is to never end bus receive one-on-one credit counseling, money management and budget advice up in the stack in the first place! Through strategic networking, you can avoid this and homeownership educational opportunities. Monday, April 23, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., fate. Beaver Street Enterprise, 1225 West Beaver St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32204. For More career tips can be found at www.BestCareerBook.com. more information about the eBus, please contact Amanda Jones at 904-486-1927. The working world can be a competitive place for a new worker, but with the right strategies you can land a great job, even in a questionable economy. MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR GEORGIA LOCAL SECTION - B All Hail Queen Quet As We Honor Rev. Tunis Campbell: Gullah Geechees Celebrate Heritage and Culture In Brunswick
Culture keeper Rev. Zack Lyde
Top: Marquetta Goodwine, Queen of the Gullah Geechee Nation. Bottom: The only known sketch of Rev. Tunis Campbell By ARTHIA NIXON Photos ANGELA FAVORS-MORRELL Florida/Georgia Star
What started off as a group of proud Americans celebrating their African heritage in south Georgia is now a four day event in Brunswick, complete with a parade, banquet, awards ceremony and even a visit from a cultural queen. The proud local diaspora of the Gullah Geechees were in town last week with a whole lot to celebrate in their four day event. “We are so excited to be celebrating what would have been the 200th birthday of Rev. Tunis Campbell,” beamed Rev. Zack Lyde, a part of the council of Gullah Geechees. “Each year we celebrate Tunis Campbell’s birthday and this year we decided to go a step further by taking it to another level. We will be having educational classes on the nation, parades, a reception, church service and of course our banquet we expect to be extraordinary. The reason we are doing this is so that our younger generations can be educated and be proud of their heritage and who they are.” “We are truly proud to have Queen Quet,” added Rev. Lyde. “She is national and international representative and under our guidance has become by far one of the most educated persons on the subject of Gullah Geechee nation. She is by far one of the most intelligent ladies to represent us.” Among the out of town attendee’s who planned to take part in the festivities is Rev. Kenneth Glasgow, brother of Rev. Al Sharpton. The group also honored outstand- ing contributors to society including members of the clergy, politicians, teachers and oth- ers. Also being recognized was Alexandra James, who was wrongfully jailed at age 13. “Rev. Tunis Campbell is one of the most important figures of our culture,” said Rev. Lyde. “Post Civil War, he the man behind what W.E.B. DeBois described as ‘the splendid reconstruction of Georgia being the splendid failure’. Tunis Campbell was a free man who bought 1,264 acres of land in McIntosh County and trained blacks to be self-dependent so they wouldn’t have to rely on their former masters since slavery was abolished. He was a Justice of the Peace, and in 1866 was in the State Senate. Tunis Campbell knew that we as a people had to be isolated in order to make the transition. He knew that the former plantation owners would attempt to influence the federal govern- ment and make things more difficult in the new thriving community he was creating.” According to Rev. Lyde, the islands of Delaware, Ossbo, St. Catherine’s, Sapelo and Cumberland were a hot bed for progress of former slaves who made great strides under the guidance of Rev. Campbell. “At one point, St. Catherine’s island was a model for other free people,” noted Rev. Lyde. “Rev. Campbell was the Governor and he had an army, a senate and a judi- cial system. At one point it was said that no buckhroo [European] could set foot on the island.” Through such events. the legend and legacy of the Rev. Tunis Campbell and the nation will undoubtedly remain alive. PAGE B-4 THE STAR MARCH 31, 2012
Magic Johnson Buys Jags Owner Confirms He Sought To “Explore L.A. Dodgers For Potential Of Acquiring Tim Tebow” Record Breaking By ARTHIA NIXON $2Billion Florida/Georgia Star
It seems like the logi- cal move for Jacksonville son Tim Tebow to play for his home team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, especially since the ownership transition. As we reported last week, right before he agreed to head on over to the Jets, the Jags were fighting fierce not to let him slip through their fingers again. Now, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars Shad Khan (pictured) has released By ARTHIA NIXON an official statement confirm- Florida/Georgia Star ing that he was interested in having Tebow. Basketball legend, philanthropist and media “Earlier [last] week I asked Gene Smith and his staff to explore the potential of acquiring Tim Tebow,” said Khan. mogul Magic Johnson is now part owner of the Los “I think we have a duty to consider all avenues of improving the Jaguars on and off the field, especially given the unique Angeles Dodgers after putting out a whopping $2 billion circumstances involving the player. I appreciate the high level of due diligence Gene and his staff dedicated to this matter, bid for the team. even as late as this evening, and I am very satisfied with the outcome. Our commitment to developing Blaine Gabbert was, Prior to this, the 2008 $1.1 billion purchase of and still is, central to our goal of returning the Jaguars to elite status in the NFL. We’re looking ahead with zero regrets.” the Miami Dolphins held the previous record price of a Last week Monday while at the annual NFL Owner’s Meeting, Khan said that Tebow made his decision and everyone has U.S. sports team. Johnson’s partners include Mark to move one with the choice he made. Walter of Guggenheim Partners, plus former Atlanta “I think fans need to move on,” Khan said. “Maybe they love Tim Tebow, but I think Tim Tebow has demonstrated Braves and Washington Nationals president Stan he prefers New York.” All in all, this foothball season is going to be a highly anticipated one for your hometown team Kasten. Also on the list of partners is Mandalay based on all of this action before training camp has even begun! Entertainment CEO Peter Guber. The former Laker and his partners have to wait until the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware approves the deal. A hearing is set for April 13. Want to get your sports event featured in our paper? Want Said Johnson in a statement: "I am thrilled to be part of the historic Dodger franchise and intend to build to advertise your event in print and online? Call 904-766- on the fantastic foundation laid by Frank McCourt as we drive the Dodgers back to the front page of the sports 8834 or email [email protected] section in our wonderful community of Los Angeles.”
Both Williams Tiger Wins Record Seventh Arnold Palmer Sisters Out Of Sony Ericson Tournament
By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star
Venus and Serena Williams (pictured above in a Wimbledon photo) are officially out of the Sony Ericson. The disappointing display at the Key Biscayne event is being blamed on sickness and injury which kept the sisters from putting out their By ARTHIA NIXON best. Photo: Getty Images After an amazing show of strength and stamina following a rough summer in which she fought a Tiger Woods has taken back his crown as king of the PGA Tour. With a lot of his personal life playing out serious illness, Venus proved that she is still a force in the media and a few injuries to recover from in recent years, this marked his first official win since September to be reckoned with even though she lost her shot at 13, 2009. This also marks his seventh Arnold Palmer and 72nd win on the PGA Tour. the Sony Ericson title to Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-4, In addition to the coveted trophy, Woods walked away with the $1,080,000 prize. Woods’ five-stroke win- 6-1in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Despite her ning margin over Graeme McDowell on Sunday was the largest on the PGA Tour since the 2011 U.S. Open. Back defeat, the crowd went wild when Venus left the then, Rory McIlroy won by eight shots at Congressional Country Club. court with her signature smile and a wave to show “It was just pure joy,” Woods said of his win when speaking to media. “You know, it was tough today. It was her appreciation. tough conditions out there, man. Wind was whipping out there. It was changing directions and intensities. Arnold On Tuesday, Serena Williams lost to former No. did a hell of a job of getting these greens fast, and they were baked out and some of the hardest pins I've ever seen 1 Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4, 6-4 in 95 minutes. here. So I don't know what the average score was today, but certainly wasn't anywhere near par. It was a tough "I think I just struggled a bit with a lot of errors day. It was a very tough day. more than anything, I guess both on the return and ‑‑ “It was a day of attrition. Just got to hang in there and just keep hitting fairways and greens, and there weren't you know, she did well, she moved well, and I just going to be a lot of birdie opportunities out there, but when you had them, I just felt like I had to take advantage made too many errors," Serena stated. "I felt a bit of it.” off, but that's normal. You know, sometimes you're “The tournament wasn't over until I hit the ball on the green,” Woods stated. “We've seen what's happened this not playing well. You have to be able to still ‑‑ be year with leads. So that's a hole that we are just trying to hit the ball over to the left somewhere, somewhere around able to still play better.” pin-high, anything on dry land is good, and once that was accomplished, the tournament was over. That's what it "Um, you know, I think that she [Wozniacki] was nice to be able to celebrate, and after that, knowing that all I had to do was just stay upright, and the tourna- knew that she had to play really well to hang in ment was over.” there. I didn't step up to the plate, but, you know, Woods’ 72 PGA Tour titles now has him ranked third-best on the all-time list behind Sam Snead’s 82 and Jack that's okay. I think I just need to go back to the draw- Nicklaus’ 73. ing board and do what I did in the summer and get This weekend, Tiger Woods will be coming to Georgia to compete in the Augusta National. serious about not making errors. That's it." MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 ENTERTAINMENT Amandla Stenberg Gifted, Sweet Natured and Ahead Of The Curve! By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Photo by Kat Ward
Amandla Stenberg is a teen actress whose with her band and is an avid photographer. Stenberg have any surprises? She reflects, “I time in the spotlight has arrived. Born and The role of Rue in “The Hunger don’t think that there was anything that reared in Los Angeles with a name that Games” required Stenberg to be out in the actually surprised me. I mean it was amaz- means power in the African Zulu language; elements of the woods in North Carolina. ing walking on set and seeing a world that I Stenberg is currently starring as Rue in the Did she have to do anything physical in her envisioned in my mind that’s incredible. Lionsgate film “The Hunger Games.” She audition to show that she had the right stuff? And all of the sets were incredible so that made her big screen debut as ten year-old She says, “I didn’t have to do anything kind of surprised me just how well it was Cataleya (the young version of Zoe physical but I did tell Gary Ross (the film’s brought to life.” Saldana’s adult Cataleya character), in the director), that I ran track and I also got to do What was her experience like work- movie “Colombiana.” Stenberg turned in an some really fun hard core stuff with David ing with four-time Oscar® nominee, direc- outstanding performance in that film acting Bell the creator when I was working on tor Gary Ross? Stenberg became illuminat- well beyond her eleven years including per- “Columbiana.’” What physical skills did ed, “I loved working with Gary just because forming some of her own stunts when the Stenberg take for real life from her hunger one day I think I want to direct and I love project was shot. games training? She laughs, “I did some photography. And so it was very interesting Stenberg began her career at age stunts in a harness and I learned how to to see the shots that he did and the choices four as a Disney Catalog print model and climb trees really, really quickly. That was that he made because some of them just made the smooth transition into commer- fun. I had a custom made harness and it was turned out so beautiful.” The Hunger Games cials including the famed all set up when I got to North Carolina and I movie along with her talent and cutie-pie “BuildTheDream.org” PSA in 2009 which got to practice flying around like Peter Pan.” good looks are sure to put Stemberg on the Amandla Stenberg Photo by Kat Ward helped raise funds to build the Martin In the film, Stenberg is paired with next level of stardom. How does she plan to It takes a special sense of con- Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. A cou- Nigerian born actor Dayo Okeniyi who handle it? She sweetly says, “I think it’s sciousness for a child to not only pursue the ple of years later in October of 2011, plays Thresh, as the representatives from very important to stay grounded and to craft of acting but to commit to the training, Stemberg got the opportunity to speak at the District 11. How much fun was it to pair remember that the business is not about the discipline and sacrifices it takes to nurture King Memorial dedication ceremony in with Dayo? Stenberg lights up, “It was fame, the parties and all of that. It’s more that talent to the level of professional execu- Washington, D.C., with actress Cicely extremely fun because he is a really funny about the work itself and also being able to tion. The plot to this scenario is enhanced Tyson. Stenberg plays the violin, drums and guy and we became close. We spent a lot of use your new found fame I guess for greater when said child is a gorgeous thirteen-year- guitar and has performed violin with the LA time on set joking around and teasing each good.” For example, Stenberg currently old who radiates a sweet natured confidence Unified School District’s Honors Orchestra. other.” Even though all actors read the script works with the Ubuntu Education Fund that can be genuinely felt in her presence. She has also won the Rock Star Music and basically know what to expect on set which helps children in Port Elizabeth, Education program’s Battle of the Bands there is often the element of surprise. Did South Africa as well as other great causes. Rych McCain’s Things to do Downtown Dee Dee Bridgewater - To Billie with Love: A Celebration of Lady Day
Grammy and Tony Award winning artist, producer, U.N. Ambassador and host of h NPR's JazzSet Dee Dee Bridgewater focuses her talents on material immor- talized by the enigmatic Billie Holiday. Notes! Enjoy one of the most lauded vocalists of our time as she brings her talent to By Rych McCain, millions of young men trying to make it Jacksonville! [email protected] and Facebook and live their dreams. Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world where March 31 | 8 p.m. | Ritz Theatre and TV: hard work, diligence and talent all come Museum Chelsea Tavares, whom the TV into play to become successful,” states execs are calling the next “It Girl” and Christian Keyes. The Christies’ are others describe her as perhaps the most reportedly also venturing into producing Fundraisers and Commemorations: gorgeous young Black actress in porno films. They will be strictly behind Jacksonville Arthritis Walk 2012, the camera! Hollywood, has joined the cast of the "Touchdown to a Cure" ABC-TV Family Network’s “Make It or Movies: Break It.” Tavares plays the role of bad The Hunger Games. Lionsgate The Arthritis Foundation annual walk in Jacksonville is a event to raise girl, super athlete Jordan Randall who is Films. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh the rival newcomer to her school’s gym- Hutcherson, Liam Helmsworth, money, awareness and have fun in finding a cure for arthritis. So register, nastics team. The show will make its third Amandla Stenberg, Woody Harrelson, and invite family and friends to be on your team! season spring debut on Monday, March Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley 26, 2012 at 9/8 CST or check your local Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Wes Bentley, March 31 | 9 a.m. | Metropolitan Park listings. All of you poker players and Toby Jones, Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Fuhrman, Jack Quaid, Dayo Okeniyi, It’s slime time again! Get ready for international superstar Will Smith as he the Sky Poker TV Channel with their Leven Rambin, Willow Shields and hosts Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, live from the Galen charismatic presenters, interesting guests Paula Malcomson. Directed by Garry Center at USC on Saturday, March 31st at 8:00 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for Ross. Screenplay by Gary Ross, Suzanne and knowledgeable experts is back. The West Coast). The star-studded show features appearances by Nicki Minaj, Collins and Billy Ray. Produced by Nina network will continue to present their live Robert Downey Jr., Chris Rock, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Zac Efron, studio analysis and debates with world Jacobson and Jon Kilik. The movie is Heidi Klum, Victoria Justice, Miranda Cosgrove, Big Time Rush, Chris class poker experts via three one-hour live based on the best selling Hunger Games shows a week from a brand new, cutting- book trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. Colfer, Cee Lo Green and more, plus performances by Katy Perry and inter- edge TV studio in London airing on The premise is mentally and spiritually national pop sensation One Direction! Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays sick in that once a year the 12 districts of between 7: PM and midnight. Panem would offer up in tribute one Neptune Press and Barnes and Noble are pleased to announce that D. G. Basketball Wives LA star Jackie young man and woman, to fight to the Stern will be signing books from his Upton Charles-Dog Detective series of Christie, Former NBA Star Doug death in a pageant of honor, courage and mystery books for younger readers as well as his just released adult mys- Christie, and Actor/Writer Christian sacrifice. This was the punishment the tery There's Always Tomorrow at Barnes and Noble, St. Johns Town Keyes, are executive producing a New districts had to endure as a result of their Center, Jacksonville on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1 pm. Upton, a very Reality show titled: “Cali Boys” with uprising against the government. The film smart Bichon Frise will be joining him to sign his "pawtograph". plans to franchise the series in select cities will hold your attention throughout. As nationwide, which includes “Atlanta with all films made from best selling Boys, NewYork Boys, Miami Boys, Texas books with a built in fan base, it should be National Park Week, April 21-29, Features Boys, as well as coming soon ‘Cali Girls,’ a box office smash. Atlanta Girls, NewYork Girls, Miami Jeff, Who Lives At Home. Free Admission and Nationwide Events Girls, Texas Girls and more!” The reality Paramount Pictures. Starring Jason TV show will follow the lives of 6 young Segel, Ed Helms, Judy Greer, Rae Dawn Plan Your Adventure at www.nationalparkweek.org men/women chasing their dreams in Chong and Susan Sarandon. Co-Written Hollywood. Cameras have already begun and Directed by Jay and Mark Duplass. The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of to roll, and the show will chronicle the Produced by Lianne Halfton, Russell America’s national parks, invite people everywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, share, and cast members everyday struggle of break- Smith and Jason Reitman. Here we have give back to America’s nearly 400 national parks during National Park Week 2012. ing into their perspective fields, even one of the most boring story lines in film Celebrating the theme, “Picture Yourself in a National Park,” National Park Week will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Throughout the country, visitors this year. The cast is great but the materi- when most doors are tightly shut. The can enjoy the beauty and wonder of 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular viewer will be allowed to witness them on al in marginal with no flavor. A dismal scenery, historic places and cultural treasures for FREE! their daily grind trying to establish them- $800,000 opening box office weekend National parks will mark the annual celebration with special events and activities selves and eventually make the A list! “I says it all. Forget this one! including Volunteer Day on April 21, Earth Day on April 22, and Junior Ranger Day on April grew up in the foster-care system, so I’m Hit me up at 28. From ranger-led hikes and kayak trips to camping and exploring, park visitors can plan very familiar with struggle. With Cali [email protected] their National Park Week at www.nationalparkweek.org. Discover information about Boys, we saw a need to tell their stories, Study, Observe and Win! events, special activities for visitors of all ages, how to share your park adventure with all of the guys on the show are just like Rych other travelers, and how to support the parks. 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Mr. and Ms. Universal Teen Parrish Dove and Cameron Hopper Robert E. Lee High School 1st Runner-Up to Miss Universal Teen Derrionn Ander- son Jean Ribault Senior High School, 1st Runner-Up to Photos by Frank M. Powell III Mr. Universal Teen Reyshaunne Mullinex Douglas An- derson School of The Arts, Mr. and Ms. Universal Teen Parrish Dove and Cameron Hopper Robert E. Lee High The evening of March 24th marked the culmina- School, 2nd Runner Up to Miss Universal Teen Dee- tion of the Women of Color Cultural Foundation’s 5th Dranae Cole Mandarin High School, 2nd Runner Up to annual Universal Teen Scholarship Program with the Mr. Universal Teen Diantay Denard Jean Ribault High, 3rd Runner Up to crowning of Mr. and Ms. Universal Teen. The Ritz Miss Universal Teen Brianna Young Sandlewood High Theatre and Lavilla Museum was filled with the par- School, 3rd Runner Up to Mr. Universal Teen Donald Uriah Oden The Venis Ferguson ents and supporters of these wonderful teens as they Johnson First Coast High School Scholarship Recipient William M prepared to showcase the skills learned during the Raines High School 10- week series of workshops and mentoring. The evening opened with the teens presenting cultural attire for the country they chose to represent. Innovative personal video introductions demonstrated the variety of communication skills learned during the workshop series. Later, these young men and women dazzled the crowd in formal wear while answering im- promptu questions related to the socioeconomic changes they would make as “ambassadors” to improve life in their country. By the end of the evening, two teens from Robert E. Lee High School were crowned 2012 Mr. and Ms. Universal Teen; they are Parrish Dove and Cameron Hopper, respectively. The WOCCF congratulates not only the new Mr. and Ms. Universal Teen, but all the teens who participated for successfully completing the pro- gram. The organization will continue to be involved in all the teens’ progress as they continue with their educational endeavors. To learn more about the 2013 Universal Teen Scholarship Program, please contact: Women of Color Cultural of Foundation, Inc., 100 Brianna Young The Nethel V. Wright Scholarship Recipient Jasselli Cuello The Andre Lewis Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 322022, 904.683- Sandlewood High School Scholarship Terry Parker High School 1757, www.woccf.com or email: [email protected]. MARCH 31, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 2 I Need a Discount! everything costs and don’t actually need a discount to be satisfied. They want to be heard and understood. Nine Power Questions to Help You Stand Up to Discount Pressure “If your past response has been to timidly reduce your price to keep (Without Caving In or Alienating the Customer) the client happy or to fire back a resounding ‘No!’ there is a better way,” ex- plains Sobel. “When you instead opt to deepen the interaction by asking the Many businesses have not yet fully recovered from the Great Recession, and right questions, you can achieve three important things. they are still looking for ways to cut their budgets. All too often it’s the sup- “First, you’ll find out what kind of discount seeker your client is,” he plier’s price that ends up on the chopping block. Andrew Sobel explains how adds. “Second, you’ll force your client to reflect on the value you bring to the to respond when a customer hits you with the dreaded “D” word: “We like table and how your business is different from other businesses. Finally, you’ll your proposal, but we need a discount!” illuminate what the client really values, allowing you to potentially renegoti- ate the engagement in a way that preserves your profitability.” By Andrew Sobel and Jerry Panas Read on for a few of Sobel’s key questions and when to use them. To kick start the conversation: “Before I respond, would you mind if I asked you a couple of questions so I can better understand your request?” To dig deeper: “Occasionally a client requests a discount, and I find I am able to be more helpful if I understand why they’re asking for one. Can you say something about why you think my fee is too high and would like a reduction?” To size up your competition: “I know you are talking to other serv- ice providers about this project. Do you feel my price is dramatically out of line with the market?” To say “no” while identifying possible terms for a positive negotia- tion: “I am able to reduce the price when the scope and breadth of the proposal are also cut back. Would you like me to prepare an option for you that would do that?” Or you might also say, “We are able to reduce price in exchange for terms and conditions that help lower our risk and long-term cost of doing busi- ness with you. Would you like me to develop a proposal for a long-term sup- Though the economy has experienced a slight uptick since the harried ply arrangement with built-in discounts for guaranteed volume levels?” days of the Great Recession, many businesses, big and small, are still operat- To learn more about your client’s buying process: “Where will the ing in penny-pinching mode. The pressure to do more with less has not sub- budget come from for this? Who can give this final approval?” sided. If you’re a business owner, you probably already know where this drive To accentuate the value you are offering and clarify what is most to cut costs and squeeze suppliers is going—and it’s nowhere that benefits you. important to the client: “I’m not sure we had a thorough discussion about the More and more of your customers are uttering those four dreaded words, “I benefits you expect from this. Can we review those, as you see them?” Or you need a discount.” might ask, “What parts of this proposal are most important to you? Which as- Andrew Sobel suggests that rather than respond with a yes or no, you pects of it do you find less valuable?” should transform the conversation—and possibly the relationship—by asking To differentiate yourself from the competition: “Would you mind if a few power questions. I briefly reviewed several aspects of my proposal that I think represent value “Clients ask for discounts for different reasons,” says Sobel, coauthor above and beyond what our competitors offer? I’m not sure I articulated these along with Jerold Panas of Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New very well.” Business, and Influence Others (Wiley, February 2012, ISBN: 978-11181196- To tie your proposal to your client’s higher-level goals: “Can we 3-1, $22.95). “If you can find out why your customer wants a discount by ask- review one more time what your goals are here? What are you hoping to ac- ing the right questions, you may discover that you can give them what they complish?” need without having to undercut your own bottom line.” To go toe to toe: “Do you give your own customers discounts?” And Sobel says he has observed at least four types of discount-seeking if they say “Yes,” you respond, “That’s why you need me.” And if they say clients. They are: “No,” you respond, “So why should I?” 1. Red Ink Clients. These clients are in genuine financial trouble. If “The goal here, of course, is to preserve and strengthen the client re- this is the case, you need to know the full story. lationship—assuming it’s a client you’d like to keep,” says Sobel. “If you’ve 2. RFP Czars. Some clients want to bid every project out and will priced your services properly, you cannot afford to discount. But if you sim- seek out the lowest possible price. They believe you are a commodity. GE is ply say ‘No,’ he might head for the door and never come back. By using power notorious for this. questions, you can delve deeper into his situation and his needs. You might 3. Bargain Hunters. This type of client always wants to feel you’ve find another way you can show him the value he wants. In the long term that given them a deal, even if it’s just a small concession. will be viewed much more positively than a one-time discount and is a much 4.Chicken Littles. Some clients just like to complain about how much better option than turning him down completely.” MARCH 31, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3
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Twelve teams, headed by celebrity captains will face off in TEAMS TO KNOCK DOWN PINS FOR DOLLARS IN SUPPORT a 5 on 5 format for two rounds to determine which team will walk away OF UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH PURSUING FILM AND TEL- with the ABFF Strikes Crown and bragging rights. For each pin that EVISION CAREERS bowlers knock down, money will be raised for Film Life Foundation. Ad- ditional funds will be raised through ticket sales and donations made The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Cadillac have by invited guests, who will also be encouraged to make text pledges joined forces for the 1st Annual ABFF Strikes for Education to be held at and matching gifts for the team they support. A portion of the proceeds Lucky Strike In Hollywood, California on Saturday, April 21st. The event, raised will benefit the general scholarship fund at the John H. Johnson hosted by actress, Nia Long aims to raise awareness of the Film Life School of Communications at Howard University. Foundation and provide necessary funding for programs designed to “ABFF Strikes is going to be an amazing event that will help us educate and empower underprivileged youth interested in film and tel- provide underprivileged youth with the tools and resources necessary evision careers. to compete in Hollywood,” said Jeff Friday, CEO of Film Life Foundation. Cadillac, who was a sponsor of the 15th Annual American Black “Providing minority youth with the resources to better tell their stories, Festival, joins ABFF in its commitment to leveling the entertainment through formal film education is good for the students, the entertain- playing field through education. “Cadillac is partnering with ABFF for ment community and film goers.” Strikes for Education to support the Film Life Foundation,” said Don For more information about ABFF Strikes and the Film Life Foundation, please go to www.FilmLife.org. Rabbit Romp Egg Hunt at the Jacksonville iums (AZA). It is open year-round, seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Christmas day, and is located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Zoo and Gardens Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. For more information on the Zoo, log on to www.jacksonvillezoo.org. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announces a Florida Master Naturalist Program Rabbit Romp Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 7, from REGISTRATION CLOSES June 7, 2012. The University of Florida 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Egg Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida Master Naturalist Program hunts will be divided into age Coastal Systems Module sponsored by Duval County Extension will be offered groups and will begin at the June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29, 2012 (day classes). Classroom sessions will following times: 10:00 a.m. be held at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, for 0-3 year olds, 11:00 a.m. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. This program is for adults who want to learn more for 4-6 year olds, and 12:00 about Florida’s environment. Individuals as well as educators and those in the p.m. for 7-10 year olds. eco-tourism business can benefit. Teachers may receive up to 40 hours contin- Guests should bring their uing education credits. Topics include: ecosystems (coastal uplands, estuarine, own baskets to collect the eggs. Several lucky guests will even find some EGG- and marine), key plants and wildlife, and the role of humans in shaping the en- cellent Zoo gifts! Zoo guests can also enjoy music from a DJ, live animal en- vironment. Each module includes classroom presentations, videos, field trips, counters, a visit from Jazoo, the Zoo’s friendly lion mascot, as well as a visit and practical interpretation. Advance registration is required. Course fee is $225. from Jazoo’s friend, Hoppy the rabbit! There will also be egg-related enrichment Course instructors are Brad Burbaugh and Carol Wyninger. Student require- for some of the Zoo’s animals. Visit jacksonvillezoo.org for a schedule of an- ments include attendance, participation, and enthusiasm! For registration and imal enrichment and for more information. program information contact the web site www.masternaturalist.org. For fur- For nearly a century, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedi- ther questions contact Carol Wyninger at (904) 220-0232, wyninger@com- cated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative cast.net; or Brad Burbaugh at (904) 387-8850, [email protected]. experiences in a caring environment. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens now has Extension programs are open to all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 plants. It has won national national origin. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing acclaim for its South American Range of the Jaguar exhibit and has the largest a special accommodation to participate in any activity should contact us at least five working botanical garden in Northeast Florida. The Jacksonville Zoo is a non-profit or- days prior to the event. Hearing impaired can access the foregoing telephone by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1 - 800 - 955 - 8770 or 800 - 955 - 8772 (TDD). ganization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquar- MARCH 31 , 2012 THE STAR C&J 1 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star
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. Suspect Faces Death or Life Sentence for Shooting Wife Found Dead in Backyard
Not much was revealed about the shooting death of 19- A man was arrested after his wife was found year-old Javon Abdullah Daniels two years ago, except the dead in their backyard. fact that the shooting was done by Arthur James Martin, At around 2:30 a.m., the brother of the victim 42. called police about receiving texts from his sister, Co-defendant Franklin Clay Batie, 28, said he went to an Bonita Sue King, 33, telling him she needed help. apartment complex with Martin to visit someone. Batie was He had already tried calling her, but instead her hus- waiting in his car when Daniels pulled up near him in a band, Jeremy Dwayne King, 32, picked up telling white SUV. Jeremy King him she wasn’t there. Batie was wounded from a shooting two days before and Police arrived to the scene to find Jeremy King running out of had heard rumors about Daniels being the one who shot the back door of the house into the woods. Bonita was found dead, as Arthur Martin him. After noticing Daniels in his car, Batie immediately reacted by pulling out well as a bulldog that was shot to death. Police say Bonita was also his .45-caliber pistol from his backpack, but he did not shoot. When Martin re- pregnant. turned and found out that Daniels was nearby, he took Batie’s gun and ran to the The police were assisted by dogs and a helicopter to locate Je- remy, who was found in a hay field where he was arrested. driver’s side of Daniels’ vehicle and shoot him 11 times. Police believe Bonita was shot in the head with a shotgun in- Witnesses were later able to identify Martin as the side the house before being taken outside. They also found the Kings’ shooter. He was referred to by his neighborhood names such 2-year-old son in the home, who is now in the care of Bonita’s brother. as “Shorty Fat” and “Beer Belly.” One witness said Martin Jeremy King is being charged with felony murder, possession even offered her money to keep quiet about the incident. of a firearm by a felon, tampering with evidence and obstruction of an At the time of the slaying, a woman from Georgia who officer, feticide, and also cruelty to animals. came to visit her sister, said she was in her apartment and that there were kids playing outside. When she heard the series of gunshots being fired, she ran out hoping it wasn’t Franklin Batie her cousin being shot. Instead, she found herself trying to help Daniels who told her he was cold. She tried to keep him warm with a towel as his life was slipping away. She said the children no longer played outside ever since that day. Batie said that after the shooting, he didn’t get the gun back from Mar- tin even though he paid $800 for it. Martin was arrested and was just recently charged with first-degree mur- der. Batie is being charged as well with second-degree murder. According to reports, Martin was released from prison five months be- fore the shooting. He had served 10 years for second-degree murder, robbery, and burglary. Since 1992, he had been going in and out of prison for gun and robbery charges. The team defending Martin said they had received results from a psy- chologist about Martin scoring a “retarded” level on an IQ test. The judge con- sidered the results of the test as a possible factor to the murder. Martin awaits trial and may either face a life sentence or death penalty. Batie waits to be sen- tenced as well. MARCH 31 , 2012 THE STAR C&J 2
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. Two Men Attack Woman During Drug Deal Your Safety Two men were arrested after attacking and robbing a female drug dealer. Protecting Your Credit Cards A woman had planned to meet up with a friend to get $40 in cocaine. Two men • AVOID providing card and account information to showed up. She was surprised about seeing anyone over the telephone. one of the friends who she had not seen in a • Only give your credit card account number to make a purchase or reser- long time because he was in jail. The vation you have initiated. And NEVER GIVE THIS INFORMATION woman also said she knew both men for OVER A CELLULAR PHONE. • NEVER give your credit card to some- Christopher three years and were friends with them. one else to use on your behalf. • WATCH your credit card after giving it to Blackstone When she tried to hug 21-year-old store clerks to protect against extra imprints being made Christopher Blackstone, he punched her in the face so hard that • DESTROY any carbons. DO NOT discard into the trashcan at the pur- one of her teeth was knocked out. chase counter. Keep charge slips in a safe place. • SAVE all receipts, and Blackstone was accompanied by Lochane compare them to your monthly statement. REPORT ANY DISCREPAN- Smith, 20, who pulled out a gun and hit a CIES IMMEDIATELY! witnessing bystander with it. • KEEP a master list in a secure place at home with all account numbers The drug deal turned into a robbery and and phone numbers for reporting stolen or lost cards. she was threatened with the gun. She imme- • DESTROY solicitations for new credit cards by shredding them. Don’t diately handed over her purse in fear and just throw them in the trash or recycling container. These mailings often ran away to call 911. contain pre-approval letters with your name and an account number Police were not able to catch the two Lochane Smith already assigned. Thieves can easily establish credit in your name. suspects right away, but they were able to • ALWAYS report lost or stolen cards to the issuing company IMMEDI- locate Blackstone and Smith hours later. ATELY. This limits any unauthorized use of your card and permits the Smith is being faced with eight charges including rob- company to begin the process of issuing a new card. bery, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a felon. He is being held on $710,000 bail. Blackstone was charged Passwords with robbery with a firearm and battery of the woman. He is being held on $155,000 bail. • Change your password regularly. Both men denied being involved in the crime and said • Memorize your password. If you have several, develop a system for they were sleeping at the time, but they were arrested after remembering them. If you do write down the password, keep it at home or some questioning. hidden at work. Don’t write your password on a post-it note and stick it on your monitor or hard drive. Jury Duty Fraud • Set up a special account or set aside a different computer at work for tem- porary help and other unauthorized users. Pass this on to your grown children and anyone else you can think of. This • If you have the option of letting your computer or a web site remember a has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). Please password for you, DON’T USE IT! Anyone who uses your machine will pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast have automatic access to information that is password protected. so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summons- es for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty ATMs and Long Distance Phone Cards that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury DUTY coordinator. If you protest that you never received a sum- mons for jury duty, the Scammer asks you for your Social Security num- • NEVER write your PIN on ATM or long-distance calling cards. ber and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the • DON’T write your PIN on a piece of paper and place it in your wallet. If arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity your wallet and card are lost or stolen, someone will have everything they was just stolen. The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including need to remove funds from your account, make unauthorized debit pur- Oklahoma , Illinois , Colorado , AZ and more. This (swindle) is particu- chases, or run up your long-distance phone bill. larly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully • BE SURE to take your ATM receipt to record transactions and match people into giving information by pretending they are with the court sys- them against monthly statements. Dishonest people can use your receipt to tem. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts get your account number. on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud. • NEVER leave the ATM receipt at the site. MARCH 31 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?
Grandmother Goes Shoplifting with Grandchildren Men Try to Flee Traffic Stop But Tire Flattens
A grandmother was arrested after taking her grand- Two men were arrested as they were just about children to go shoplifting. to lead the police on a chase, but ended quickly from 52-year-old Shelethia Douglas is accused of steal- a flat tire. ing over $300 worth of merchandise at a Kohl’s de- A deputy spotted a driver, Stevhen Devon partment store with the help of her two grandchildren. Johnson, 35, without his seat belt on and was ordered However, Douglas was not successful in fooling em- to stop. The vehicle did not stop and ran a stop sign ployees at the store and police were called on to the Stevhen Johnson at high speed. Then it ran a red light and continued to scene. break more traffic laws. At one point, Lonniell Tavoris Jennings, 35, Shelethia Douglas Douglas was arrested and was released. Family tossed cocaine out of the window. The vehicle got a members did not comment on the incident. Instead, Douglas commented flat tire during the middle of the chase and the pursuit saying she regretted her actions and that she just did it to support her grand- was called off. children, but authorities say they believe she was trying to steal pillows and Investigators discovered four bags of cocaine perfume. within a larger bag at where it was thrown. They Police say it is not surprising that young children are being used to weighed to be about 1.7 ounces. shoplift to make it less obvious. Times are getting hard and people are start- Lonniell Jennings Both men were arrested on a felony cocaine ing to look to shoplifting as a last resort. trafficking charge. Johnson was also charged with a felony flee/elude The Department of Children & Families have launched their own police charge and a misdemeanor possession and/or use of drug investigation. Reports alo say the mother of the children is said to be serv- equipment charge. Jennings also was jailed on a felony ing in the Navy and is currently away at sea. destroying/tamper with or fabricate evidence charge. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation
Baby Starved to Death Because She was the Family Runt Stepson Brutally Beaten and Also Forced to Eat Metal Screws Erie, PA- 21-year-old Tania Coleman’s 14-month old daughter, Alayja, Belleville, IL- It all started when the school nurse at an elementary was said to have been deprived of food considering she was the family school discovered bruises on the arms, back, and rear of a 12-year- “runt.” Alayja was not receiving the same care as her two other sisters, be- old, showing severe signs of abuse. Investigators found out that the cause unlike her sisters, she did not share the same father. She was not stepfather of the boy, James P. Jennings, 39, was angry with him for provided with food or any medical care. Prosecutors said that Xavier Hollamon, Cole- coming out of his bedroom, eating cookies, and letting the family dogs outside. Jen- man’s husband, did not want Alayja to be part of the family and Coleman intentionally nings instructed him to not leave his bedroom before leaving for work and as pun- starved her to death. Alayja was found dead inside a suitcase, which was found inside a ishment, he made him do over 1,000 pushups and eat the cookie crumbs off the floor trash can by firefighters. Coleman and Hollamon were both arrested. Hollamon was guilty because he said that it was harmful for the dogs if they ate it. He also beat him with on misdemeanor charges for being involved in trying to get rid of the baby. Coleman was a wooden paddle until it broke and forced him to eat the two metal screws that came charged with first-degree murder. out of it. The abuse ended at around 5 a.m. and the boy was woken 4-Year-Old Shot Jumping on Bed with Gun Under It up not too long later to go to school. When the boy was taken to the Chicago, IL- Jarquise Upton, 21, faces weapon charges after his girl- hospital, x-rays showed that there were screws in his stomach. When friend’s 4-year-old daughter was jumping on their bed and was shot by police arrived at the home, they arrested Jennings and took the child a gun hidden between two mattresses. The gun was a 22-calibre Smith in care of the Department of Children and Family Services. Jennings & Wesson automatic pistol and struck the girl’s ankle. When police is being charged with felony aggravated battery, two counts of misdemeanor domestic came, Upton’s girlfriend told them the name of the owner of the gun without hesitation. battery and four counts of misdemeanor endangering the life of a child. The mother When asked if he was aware that the gun was registered was stolen, he told them that he Lashawn M. Jennings, 39, was not even in the same state at the time of the incident. found it in a gangway, which are narrow passages between buildings that are common in When she flew in from Florida and arrived home, she was arrested immediately. She Chicago. He said he kept it in case he had to protect himself from the girl’s “baby daddy.” was charged with one count of felony aggravated battery, two counts of domestic He was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon as well as mis- battery, and four counts of endangering the life of a child. James Jennings is being demeanor counts of ammunition possession and theft of lost or mislaid property. held on $400,000 bail, while Lashawn Jennings is being held on $20,000 bail. MARCH 31, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN
Name: Nashay Barnette Name: Aubrianna Brown Name: Tyquan M. Hendrith Name: Shanelle Ashley Name: Amber Szweda Age: 14 Age: 14 Age: 16 Ramsamugh Age: 17 Weight: 150 lbs Weight: 150 lbs Weight: 135 lbs Age:16 Weight: 135 lbs Last seen: 3/18/12 Last seen: 3/18/12 Last seen: 3/06/12 Weight: 130 lbs Last seen: 3/06/12 Last seen: 2/06/12 ON THE LOOKOUT
Shooter Sought
Police responded to a shooting at 1st Street and Fuller Lane on March 26, 2012. Investigation revealed four people were shot. The victims were three adult males and one adult female. All four victims received non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect(s) are unknown and this is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to con- tact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email at [email protected]. You will remain anonymous and receive a pos- sible reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
MOST WANTED
Name: Mossie Lamont Name: Markeith Name: Clark Gable Name: Armand James Name: Jermaine Darnell Name: Temple R. Brooks Brendello Burse Burt Bullard Broadnax Broussard Offense: Aggravated Offense:Escape Offense: Domestic Offense: Traffic in Offense: Aggravated Offense: Aggravated Battery Intended Battery Strangle Stolen Property Assault w/Weapon No Child Abuse Intent to Kill Harm Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.