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There are more protest erans, spouses, marches than seen for years. and other family What must be done NOW? members have the Davinian Williams, 35, left, information they was killed by a Jacksonville need to make officer while in his vehicle. He informed educational decisions and are protected from aggressive and deceptive tar- did not place his hands on the geting by educational institutions. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence steering wheel as ordered. Jackson) SEE THIS STORY AND Oc{qt"Cnxkp"Dtqyp"cpf"hqtogt"Rtgukfgpv"Dknn"Enkpvqp" MORE IN THE CRIME & Cvvgpfkpi"Geqpqoke"uwooiv"kp"Lcemuqpxknng"Htkfc{"Oqtpkpi JUSTICE SECTION. President Bill Clinton will attend an event hosted by Gngxgp"Cnngigf"Ogodgtu"qh"Cogtkecp"Htqpv Mayor Alvin Brown focused on jobs, the economy and Yjkvg"Uwrtgocekuv"Itqwr"Cttguvgf"kp"Hnqtkfc taking Jacksonville to the next level. President Clinton served as the nation’s 42nd president So far, eleven members of a and founded the William J. Clinton Foundation with the white supremacist group who mission to improve global health, strengthen economies, was reported plotting to kill Jews, promote healthier childhoods, and protect the environ- minorities, and immigrants in ment by fostering partnerships among governments, Central Florida were arrested in businesses, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and Osceola County on hate crime private citizens to turn good intentions into measurable and conspiracy charges. results. Seven were arrested over the Mayor Brown is a former senior adviser to President Clinton. Since taking office, weekend, three were taken into Mayor Brown has taken bold steps to streamline city government. He has focused on custody Tuesday and smart investments and he created a more effective and efficient government to another Thursday. Marcus Faella, 39 and wife, Patricia, 36, increase taxpayers’ return on investment. Investigators say the group was leaders of American Front On Thursday, Mayor Alvin Brown announced that he vetoed Ordinance 2012-299, conducting paramilitary training which directed $750,000 for additional furniture for the new Duval County with AK-47s and hand-to-hand combat for a race war they believe is impending. Courthouse. What is really frightening is the report earlier this week of a monthly newsletter In a signed letter announcing the veto to City Council President Stephen Joost, published by the Greene County Republican Committee in Virginia. In it, McPhee Mayor Brown said one of his goals has been to save taxpayers money in the comple- urges readers to encourage other conservatives to vote in November. He goes on to tion of this project. warn that the consequences of not defeating Obama, a so-called "ideologue unlike “We must do everything we can to protect taxpayers’ hard earned dollars and anything world history has ever witnessed or recognized," would be dire. ensure that citizens get the best return on their investment,” said Mayor Brown. "[W]e shall not have any coarse [sic] but armed revolution should we fail with the “The new Duval County Courthouse, originally projected to cost $190 million, has power of the vote in November," McPhee writes. "This Republic cannot survive for grown in cost to $350 million.” 4 more years underneath this political socialist ideologue." Mayor Brown explained that he values and respects the City Council. However, The laws of the United States must be more tough and strictly enforced. the mayor said the city faces significant fiscal challenges this year and that it needs Eqwrng"Egngdtcvg":8vj Cv"vjg"RIC to get the most out of every dollar taxpayers invest. Ygffkpi"Cppkxgtuct{ “Taxpayers have already invested more than $5 million in courthouse furniture,” said Mayor Brown. “Additionally, the City owns sufficient furniture at the current courthouse to fulfill its obligation to furnish the seventh floor hearing rooms at the new courthouse.” The Obama administration saw its first monthly budget surplus in April, with the federal government recording $58 billion, according to figures released by the Congressional Budget Office. MarketWatch reports: The surplus -- the first of Barack Obama’s presidency -- was the result of both increased tax collection and lower government spending. Mayor Brown greeting Prior to April, the federal government's last surplus dates back to September 2008. the military families. Pressuring Congress, President Barack Obama is laying out an election year "to do" list that urges lawmakers to take another look at economic proposals to promote job creation and help families refinance their mortgages. Ecug{"Cpvjqp{‚u"Cvvqtpg{"Ytkvg"Dqqm Jose Baez, the attorney who represented Casey Anthony, has written a tell-all book about the trial – and says his controversial client won't make any money off of it. Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher of North Carolina have The 352-page book, titled Presumed Guilty: Casey been married 86 years in May and hold the Guinness Anthony: The Inside Story, will hit bookstores in World Record for the longest marriage of a living cou- July – a year after Anthony was acquitted of murder- ple. Zelmyra is 101 years old and Herbert is 104. They ing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. are still in love and now talk more since the kids are all Baez tells PEOPLE that Anthony waived her attor- grown. They have 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 9 Tiger Wood, taking a ney/client privilege for him to pen the book. great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. swing. K Opinion/Editorial...... B 6 Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A Church...... A-2 Looking for customers to patronize your business or P Talk of the Town...... A-4 utilize your services? If you answered YES, then Ecnn"*;26+"988/::56"qt"Ugpf"kv"vq< Around the Area...... A-6 kphqBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo U Caribbean News...... A-7 you need to place an ad in The Florida Star or Local...... B-1 K Columns...... B-2 Georgia Star! cfBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Sports...... B-4 F Crime & Justice..(A).C&J-1-4 CALL 904/766-8834 to place your ad TODAY!! G Prep Rap...... 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ANNOUNCEMENTS New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 The Jacksonville Chapter of the Association for the Sunday School …...... ………………..9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Study of African American Life and Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. History(ASALH), will dedicate and pay tribute to Ms Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Youth Church Mathis at our monthly meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) 2012. We will have a discussion on the contributions Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. that she made in Education, Social Services as well as Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus in politics during her lifetime in Jacksonville.Ms (904) 764-5727 - Church Mathis was one of the two, first Black Women to serve on City Council in 1967. The Program will be held at Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Sunday St. Phillips Episcopal Church, located at 321 West Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Union Street on May 19th from 10:00 until 12:00p.m, Church School ...... 8:30 p.m. admission is free to the public. Submitted By: Mrs. Wednesday Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every Wednesday “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. Flora McClendon-Parker, PR (904)378-389, Mrs. Anita “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Shepherd, President and Ms. Roxann Hilbert, Meeting and Bible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. Chairperson Divine Holiness Church, located at 723 W. 4th Street, Friday Jacksonville, FL 32209. Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 The Greater Mt. Salem Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. will have their annual Revival May 16, 17, 18, 2012, nightly at 7:30 p.m. The Speaker for the week will be GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Rev. Darius Bolden, pastor of the First Baptist Church Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 of Fernandina Beach, FL. For more information contact Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 the Church at 904-356-4759 or Pastor 904-571-4002 or Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586

765-3237 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. CHOIRS ON PARADE - The Music Ministry of St. Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m.

Stephen African Methodist Church presents its “Email: [email protected] Choirs on Parade, March 20th at 4:30 p.m. This event Website: Greaterelbethel.org is a fundraiser in support of their Pastor, Rev. Michael L. Mitchell, Candidate for Bishop in the A.M.E. Church DEATHDEATH NOTICESNOTICES Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church - 2012. The church is located at 913 West 5th St. The 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 public is cordially invited. Admission is free. 6, 2012. Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 JACKSONVILLE, FL Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor LAWLEY, Ruth Mary NEW BETHLEHEM ASHLEY, Fred James, ~ Worship Service ~ Basford, 96, died May 2, Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST died April 30, 2012. Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. CHURCH 2012. Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. BANE, Patrick Lindsey, Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon 1824 Prospect St., Jacksonville, MALONE, Dr. John Mrs. Deedra Hardrick Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. FL, will celebrate the retirement 50, died May 1, 2012. of their church mortgage on the McMillan, 91, died May “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of BEWLEY, Robert Bob, the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them following dates: On Thursday, 2, 2012. to observe all things whatsoever I have com- May 17th at 7:00 pm, a “Celebration of the Retirement of the 66, died May 4, 2012. manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even Church Building Debt” Service will be held. Rev. Marion Wise, BISHOP, Kathy Kay MARS, Howard Leroy, unto the end of the world. Amen.” Pastor of Second Baptist Church, Callahan, Fl will be the speaker; died May 4, 2012. Mathew 28:19-20 On Friday, May 18th at 7:30 pm, a “Service of Thanksgiving” Kotsos, 64, died May 7, will be held. Rev. Johnny Johnson, Pastor of Philadelphia Baptist 2012. MATTISON, Marvin D., Church will bring the word; Sunday, May 20th during 11:00 am died May 3, 2012. Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. Worship Service, Holy Communion will be served and the mes- BROOKINS, Nathaniel, sage will be brought by Rev. Joe Calhoun; Sunday, May 20th at died May 1, 2012. McNEAL, Mary Anna, 4:00 pm, the “Official Mortgage Burning Ceremony” will take 77, died May 2, 2012. PASTOR BURGER, Paul Dean, Website: place and the word will be brought by Rev. Landon Williams, Dr. Sirretta Williams Pastor of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church.” For more informa- 75, died April 30, 2012. NORMAN, Deborah Jo www.lottojm.com tion, please call the church at (904) 764-5727. Elder Arnitt Jones, Wiggins, 59, died May 5, Acting Pastor and Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus CHANCE, Johnnie, died May 3, 2012. 2012. (Temporary services held) PATTERSON, Kenneth 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 CLARK, Gary S., died Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. May 3, 2012. Mian, died April 30, Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day REV. WHITE CROOK, William, died 2012. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. PERRITTE, Mary, died Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 * Office Phone: 904.356.4226 May 5, 2012. Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life Spiritual Healer, Reader & Advisor April 30, 2012. THIS SOUTHERN BORN Spiritualist who brings you the DAVIS, Dorothy C., 79, solution to the mysteries of the DEEP SOUTH, seeks to died May 2, 2012. PETERSON, Felecha C. L. Page Mortuary offers full funeral help many thousands of people who have been B., died April 30, 2012. and cremation services at an afford- CROSSED, or HAVE SPELLS. Friends, we urge you to DEAL, Rochelle Rene, able price because we care. use the spiritualist. If you are suffering with sickness, loss 93, died May 2, 2012. 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Federal and 2012, www.BeasleyAllen.com tial benefits, such as hospital services. state health insurance exchanges will Cvvgpf"vjg"Eqttkpg"Dtqyp More than 20,000 people hit their life- offer a marketplace of insurance time limits in 2009. options for people without employer- 42vj"Cppwcn"Lqd"("Tguqwteg As this issue was being sent to the sponsored coverage. Hckt0 printer, the U.S. Supreme Court was • Preventive care. All new health plans already at work taking up the appeal of must provide certain preventive servic- • Individual mandate. Most people will Vjg"geqpqo{"jcu"cffgf the Patient Protection and Affordable es, such as mammograms and colono- be required to buy insurance or pay a Care Act. There has been a great deal scopies, without deductibles or co-pay- penalty. oqtg"vjcp"50;"oknnkqp"lqdu"kp said and written in the media and by ments. This affected about 54 million vjg"rcuv"vyq"{gctu0 the politicians about this Act. Since it people in 2011. • Pre-existing conditions. Insurers will was passed and signed by be prohibited from denying coverage Lqkp"lqd"uggmgtu"cpf"nqecn President Obama, it has cer- • Young adults. About 2.5 million to anyone because of a pre-existing young adults without private insurance condition. gornq{gtu tainly created a great deal of can stay on their parents’ plans until Rtkog"Qudqtp"Eqpxgpvkqp attention and much of it mis- they turn 26. • Annual limits. Insurers issuing group Egpvgt guided. Unfortunately, much of plans and new individual-market plans what has been said has been • Seniors. About 4 million seniors who will be banned from imposing annual reached the Medicare prescription drug limits on essential benefits. Oc{"43"htqo";<22"c0o0"vq totally or partially false. Some 4<22"r0o0""Pq"rtg/tgikuvtcvkqp0 don’t realize that certain provisions coverage gap received a $250 rebate have taken effect, while others still check in 2010. More than 3.5 million • Medicaid. The program will be open have two years before they take effect. who hit the coverage gap in 2011 have to Americans with incomes up to 133% I find that few people understand the received a 50% discount on brand- of the federal poverty level-now about law and that very few have even read a name drugs. More than 32 million sen- $15,000 for individuals and $30,700 summary of its many provisions. iors have received free preventive serv- for a family of four. Sadly, that may apply to lots of politi- ices, such as annual wellness visits. cians who now oppose it. I have every • Tax credits. People with incomes up reason to believe the Supreme Court • Early retirees. Employers are eligible to 400% of poverty – now about rulings will be non-partisan and will for federal assistance to provide health $44,680 for individuals and $92,200 follow the applicable law. coverage to early retirees not yet eligi- for a family of four – will be eligible ble for Medicare. for tax credits. The American people have strong feel- ing on the Act. In a recent poll by the • Medicaid. States are eligible for fed- • Newly insured. The Congressional Kaiser Family Foundation, two in three eral aid to cover certain additional low- Budget Office estimates that by 2016, Americans said they have yet to be income individuals and families. the law will increase the number of affected by the law. In fact, only 14% Americans with health insurance by 30 said they have benefited and 21% said • Small business tax credits. Up to 4 million to 33 million. they have been affected negatively. The million small businesses are eligible following are some provisions of the for federal tax credits if they offer I don’t pretend to be an expert on new law that might help those of us insurance coverage to their workers. healthcare law. Neither do I consider who haven’t read it: myself a Constitutional scholar. But I • Health care costs. A study by Aon do know that affordable healthcare • Pre-existing conditions. People unin- Hewitt estimates that the law raised should be available for all Americans sured for at least six months can join a costs by an average of 1.5% in 2011. and I also know that hasn’t been the new federal or state insurance plan. Projection for 2012: 0.6%. case. Hopefully, the above information Children with pre-existing conditions will assist our readers who are not must be covered. There are a number of provisions that familiar with the new law to gain a lit- will be effective in 2014 and beyond. tle bit of knowledge on the subject. Those include the following: MAY 12, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 PAGE A-6 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012 BETTER LOAN RATES AVAILABLE NEED CASH FAST NO UPFRONT FEES, GOOD OR BAD CREDIT EVEN BANKRUPTCY

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POST-ELECTION BAHAMAS: Perry Christie & PLP Resumes Gov’t; Fmr PM Ingraham Resigns During Ballot Counting

By ARTHIA NIXON Caribbean News Editor Photos: Bahamas Information Services

BAHAMAS: Perry Gladstone Christie was voted in as Prime Minister of The Bahamas on May 7, in what many are considering a landslide victory for the Progressive Liberal Party. As those who visited the archipelago would know, The Bahamas is actually comprised of seven hundred islands and cays with New Providence/Nassau as the capital and several other Out/Family Islands as major tourist destinations. Within a few hours of the polls closing, the numbers were coming in show- ing clearly that the nation was willing to accept a third political party with Branville McCartney and the Democratic National Alliance getting quite more votes in some constituencies than expected. However, when it became clear that the Free National Movement was not winning, precelebrations began for PLP supporters who took to the streets waving flags and wearing paraphernalia. The most unpredicted event for the evening came when Hubert Ingraham, leader of the Free National Movement resigned from his seat and the party’s leadership while the ballots were still being counted. This occurred after it was revealed the he won his in Abaco, the island known infamously as the place where R&B singer Aaliyah’s plane crashed after she wrapped shooting her video Rock The Boat. The FNM will now be led by Dr. Hubert Minnis. Critics claim that this election was more dramatic than most with Bernadette Christie, who is now The Bahamas’ First Lady getting spit on during the campaign, people wearing shirts of certain parties being attacked and even dogs having party names painted on them. On May 8th, a Swearing-In Ceremony was held at Government House. Like many other Caribbean countries which were formerly ruled by Britain, the Governor-General acts a representative for the British monarch, in this case Queen Elizabeth II. “… [I] thank the people of our beloved commonwealth who yesterday expressed their confidence in me and in my party,” said Prime Minister Christie. “The voice of the people was heard [Monday] with great thunder and awesome power. It was also heard with crystalline clarity. I am humbled by the mandate that has thus been bestowed upon me.” He added: “Let therefore say here and now, before your Excellencies and all here assembled, and to all the people of our country, that I will be true and faithful to you; that I will give the very best of myself at all times; and that my colleagues and I will leave no stone unturned in our common pursuit of a better and brighter future for all of you.” Prime Minister Christie wasted no time in appointing his new cabinet. Christie himself will serve as Minister of Finance with the Hon. Philip Brave Davis is sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works & Urban Development. Also appointed were Obediah Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science & Technology; Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services; Senator Allyson Maynard Gibson, Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs; Damian Gomez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs; Michael Halkitis, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance; and Senator Keith Bell, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security. Chaka Khan Takes Her Caribbean Queen of Anti-Gun Message To Controversy, Rihanna Trinidad & Tobago Steps Out In Style For TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Disco diva TIME Magazine Honor Chaka Khan was in Trinidad and Tobago By ARTHIA NIXON last week to speak out Caribbean News Editor on gun violence before headlining the Every Even though many Woman concert. Caribbeans have Khan, whose questioned why TIME son shot his friend dur- Magazine chose to honor ing a struggle as a teen Rihanna on this year’s has been vocal on gun list of 100 Most violence over the Influential People, the years. She recently singer stepped out in a spoke out on the shoot- classy fuchia number and ing death of Florida covered up her assets teen Trayvon Martin. which have been forefront She encouraged in photos as of late. young Trinidadians to Rihanna is still put down the gun and being called a bad role avoid a life of crime. model for Caribbean She also said that youth and a misrepresen- music is a universal tation of Caribbean language that, if used women. The Barbados affectively, can be used Ministry of Tourism as to change violence also been asked to recon- amongst youth. sider their decision in naming her tourism ambassador because of her image and videos. PAGE A-8 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012 MAY 12, 2012 THE STAR FloridaFlorida Jacksonville’s B Local News SECTION

Jacksonville Business Journal‘s 8th Diversity Awards

When The Florida Star was purchased in 2002, Clara McLaughlin realized that she would need advice from a communi‐ cations attorney. She therefore approached Robert Dees of Milam Howard Nicandri Dees and Gillam, PA. Mr. Dees represent clients in media and communications law matters, including intellectual property, trademark and serv‐ ice mark protection, First Amendment, defamation, Florida’s Sunshine Law and Presentations were made by David Public Records Act, and privacy tort claims. He served as Chair of the Florida Sillick, President and Publisher, Roy Neal of CSX Robert M. Dees, Attorney The Business Journal. Milam Howard Dees & Gillam PA Bar Media and Communications Law Committee for 2002‐2003. The Star had a reputation of providing news that would be of value and interest to the African American community of Florida and Clara wanted to make sure that all of the news presented would be accurate. In fact, the paper not only improved in appearance, but it won the first Eagle Award from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for being the most factual in the area. It has won several city and state awards, as it continues to grow and develop. In fact, Clara won the Diversity Award last year because of the Star’s diversity. Because the company had a huge loss after the death of its founder, Eric Simpson, Mr. Dees agreed to work with McLaughlin and to her surprise, he did so, often , pro bono, which was a key component in helping the company achieve. Ms. McLaughlin nominated Mr. Dees for the Jacksonville Business Journal Diversity Award after they sought organizations and people who supported and cham‐ pioned Northeast Florida’s minority‐owned businesses. With Dees help, The Florida Star regained its readership and accuracy. The Florida Star still is the largest, oldest and most read African American newspaper in northeast Florida.

The Hester Group Mentors Other Entrepreneurs Roy Neal and Javelyn Arvay of Florida Blue presenting an award to a Recipient. Hester Taylor Clark, President, The Hester Group

Hester Taylor Clark is president of The Hester Group who supports women-owned small businesses. She stated that she shares what she did wrong and what she did right and learned in the process. Ms. Clark said it does not matter if she is working with an informal group of women or young students, she learned to share. In fact, her group was named Women Government Contractor of the Year for 2011. She has used the resources offered by the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center to grow her business while helping others. Ms. Clark, during a webinar of 85 women in business, shared her secret to success with a theme of “This is the real world. This is how it really works.” Other Diversity Award winners were: Andrew Harold Jr. of A Harold & Associates LLC., IndoUS Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida, IStar Jax Inc., Aaron Kato of Otak Group Inc., Pegine Echevarria of Facebook Group, Giovanna Olivares of Vistakon and Wells Fargo. The top 40 minority-owned businesses in the area included, number one with more than $70 million in income, Raven Transport Company Inc. Other in the top were Xeye Inc., A. Harold & Associates LLC., Eye Surgery Center of North Florida, Annie Wilson Homecare and Edible Arrangements. PAGE B 2 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Positive Thinking Can Improve Your Health Consumers & Businesses (part 1) (StatePoint) Life has its ups and downs -- and adversity With the start of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season just days touches everyone at some point. But some experts believe that a away, AT&T* stands ready to respond with its state-of-the-art focus on the positive can help you persevere through tough times. Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program, and now with a For Anita Moorjani for example, life took a horrific turn disaster preparedness certification in hand from the Department when she was diagnosed with late stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma. of Homeland Security (DHS). AT&T's certification is the first Admitted to the hospital as a terminal patient, Moorjani slipped nationwide under the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program (PS- into a deep coma, nearly dying before she experienced a spontaneous remission Prep). and recovery. Her case has since fascinated the medical community. While spontaneous remission of breast cancer is not uncommon, accord- The PS-Prep certification reflects AT&T's commitment to keeping our networks ing to a study done by physician researchers at Dartmouth Medical School in up and running in the face of a natural or man-made disaster so consumers, 2009, it is rarely seen in a terminal cancer case. businesses and emergency responders can communicate during and after these “Her recovery was certainly remarkable. Based on what we have learned events. about cancer cell behaviors, I am unable to attribute her dramatic recovery to chemotherapy. I speculate that something non-physical switched off the mutated AT&T has invested more than $600 million in our Network Disaster Recovery genes,” said Dr. Peter Ko, an oncologist with The University of Southern function - one of the industry's largest and most advanced disaster response California, who has studied Moorjani’s case. programs - to help ensure the flow of wireless and wireline communications Moorjani attributes her victory in overcoming cancer to a belief in positive during emergencies. Formed in 1991, the NDR arsenal of equipment includes things, learning to live fearlessly, and finally loving herself. more than 320 technology and equipment trailers that can be quickly deployed In her New York Times bestseller, “Dying to Be Me” (Hay House), to respond to events, such as hurricanes. The Network Disaster Recovery team Moorjani candidly shares her story, discussing the lessons she learned from her works closely with local AT&T network personnel, regional Emergency near death experience, what she would have done differently and what she wants Operations Centers and Local Response Centers to restore and maintain people to know now. service until permanent repairs can be made.

Here are some tips Moorjani feels can help others face their own trials: The ability to quickly respond in the wake of a disaster is critical to maximizing network reliability. AT&T conducts readiness drills and • Prior to her devastating diagnosis, Moorjani’s life was driven by fear of illness. simulations throughout the year to ensure our networks are prepared and our Rather than letting similar fears and stressors get the better of you, learn to enjoy personnel are ready to respond at a moment's notice. Additionally, the AT&T yourself and take care of what’s inside. Global Network Operations Center monitors our networks 24/7. • Much of our suffering stems from feeling “less than.” Love yourself uncondi- tionally and be yourself fearlessly. Remind those close to you that you love them "For AT&T, it's all about providing a reliable, advanced network with fast just the way they are. disaster recovery so we can help people stay connected during the worst • Don’t obsess over problems or allow your days to revolve around solving them. times," said Marshall Criser, lll, president, AT&T Florida. "We're proud to It’s actually far more productive to distract yourself and stay occupied with activ- be the first company in the nation to secure Homeland Security certification ities that stimulate you in positive, creative ways. for disaster preparedness. We are constantly pumping new innovation and • “Thinking positive” can be tiring. Never suppress negative feelings when they technology into our networks, to the tune of $95 billion over the last 5 creep in. Instead of bottling up your emotions, experience them naturally. After years". all, a bad mood won’t last forever. AT&T has continued to enhance network redundancy in hurricane-prone areas by • Everyday joys can go a long way toward helping you cope with stress and installing more back-up and permanent generators at critical cell sites and depression. Be it a box of chocolates, a home cooked meal or a great bottle of switching facilities; locating critical equipment in less vulnerable areas; wine, don’t be shy about indulging yourself in moderation at meal time with foods upgrading electronics critical to network operations above expected flood that make you happiest. levels; and protecting physical facilities against flooding.

“What’s most important for your well-being is how you feel about your- Additional AT&T standard pre-storm network preparations include: self during tough times,” Moorjani says. * Adding capacity to the wireless network to accommodate increased You can’t always eliminate adversity from your life. Whether you are sim- call volume. ply experiencing the stresses of daily life, are grieving the loss of a loved one, or * Testing the high-capacity backup batteries located at every cell struggling with the ramifications of your own health crisis, knowing how to cope site. is crucial to your health and can make all the difference in the world. * Distributing extended battery life and portable generators and maintaining existing fixed generators. * Topping off generators with fuel at cell sites and central and *****/ Community Activities field-level switching facilities. * Using natural gas in some of the permanent generators to eliminate Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events the need to refuel. scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area * Staging generators in safe locations for their immediate deployment BUDDY SHERWOOD SCHOOL OF DANCE RECITAL on Saturday, May once a storm has passed. 12, 2012, at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, 300 W. Water Street, Response equipment readied in the wake of a storm includes: Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.633.6110 for all information. * Mobile cell sites and mobile command centers DONATE LIFE DAY, onSaturday, May 12, 2012, at The Jacksonville Landing, * Emergency communications vehicles 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information contact * A self-sufficient base camp, complete with sleeping tents, 904.353.1188. bathrooms, kitchen, laundry facilities, on-site nurse and more than 10,000 Ritz Chamber Players - MOTHER'S DAY RECITAL, this Sunday May 13, meals ready to eat (MREs) 2012, at the Friday Musicale, 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Call * Hazmat equipment and supplies 904.355.7584 for additional inmformation. * Technology and support trailers to provide infrastructure support MOTHERS’ DAY BRUNCH: Sunday May 13, 2012 at the Café Nola @ MOCA, and mobile heating ventilation and air conditioning 333 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please call 904.366.6911 for more * Internal and external resources for initial assessment and recovery information. efforts East Cameron Folkcore / Antique Animals / The Valley The Storm on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.353.4686 for all information. Family & Friends Reunion: Douglas Anderson Alumni (More Than A Game) Community Activities, contd. on Tuesday May 15, 2012, at the Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information contact 904.632.5555. Theatreworks Presents House at Pooh Corner, onTuesday, May 15, 2012, Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area 904.355.2787 for all information. May fastpitch! CoWork Jax, this Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 5 W. Forsyth St, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Edward Waters College is excited to announce Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Jane's Addiction, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Brown who will deliver the keynote address at Commencement Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.355.2787. 2012.Commencement 2012 will take place in the College’s gymnasium, the The Whole and True Discovery of Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Main Adams-Jenkins Community Sports and Music Complex, on May 12 at 1 p.m. Library, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL Representatives from Hens in Jax will speak at the Libertarian Party of Duval 32202. Contact 904.630.2665 for additional information. County meeting on May 17th at 6:30 PM at Golden Corral 4250 Southside Blvd, Happy Hour at Cafe Nola, on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Café Nola @ Jacksonville, FL. MOCA, 333 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. REGISTRATION for the May session of Mayor Brown’s Business Builder is Jay Garrett Band at The Jacksonville Landing, on Friday, May 18, 2012, 2 now open. The two-day event is full of expert panels, speakers, and a business Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.353.1188 for all informa- opportunity expo designed to help every level of entrepreneur. Day one, Thursday tion. May 17, provides topics on Franchise and Finance while Day two, Friday May 18, Craft and Import Beer Festival, on Friday, May 18, 2012, Veterans Memorial is focused on Planning for Business Growth. Visit coj.net today and sign up to Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.630.3900 attend one of several business growth sessions. for all information. EDUCATION RECRUITING CAREER FAITH. The School District of Clay American Bar Association 2012 Equal Justice Conference, Friday May 18, County will hold it’s annual Education Recruiting Career Fair!: Saturday, May 19, 2012, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Drive, 2012, from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m, at Fleming Island High School, 2233 Village Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.588.1234 for more information. Square Parkway, Fleming Island, FL 32003. CRAFT AND IMPORT BEER FESTIVAL, Friday May 18, 2012, at the DUVAL COUNTY EXTENSION/UF IFAS – ARBORIST CERTIFICA- Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202. TION EDUCATION:The Duval County Extension Office/UF IFAS will be For additional information call 904.630.3900. offering a prep class for people who would like to take the arborist certification Friday Musicale: REBECCA ZAPEN AND FRIENDS, Friday Musicale on test and become a certified Arborist. This four part series will be on June 14, 21, Friday May 18, 2012, 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Please contact 28, and July 5th.. For questions or more information please call Larry Figart at 904.355.7584 for all all information. 904-255-7450, or visit you can register online at http:www.eventbrite.com /event/3404048601 MAY 12, 2012 THE STAR GEORGIA LOCAL SECTION - B

1st Annual “Baby Its Not The End: Push!” Memorial Teen Mom Then, Motivational Mom Now: Angela Smith’s Mission Of Combatting Teen Pregnancy and Showing Young Moms They Day Youth Can Have A Future Takes Center Stage At The Ritz

Rally By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star

With Mother’s Day is the air and many churches and organizations honoring moms, it’s considered taboo to pay homage to one demographic in the mix – teen moms. Whether teen mom was the result of planned or unplanned pregnancy, it still exists in the black community and as it relates to the local community, statistics show that Glynn County is presently leading the Georgia’s coastal counties for the second year in a row when it comes to teen moms. Angela ‘MzElite’ Smith, is a Brunswick criminal investigator who knows the stigma associated with teen pregnancy all too well. In addition to being a teen mom, the now married wife and mother of four children is focused on showing young women that a baby does not mean their life ends. Instead of telling them that they have no more choices in life, Smith gets one on one to give them options to provide a better life for them and their children. Calling ALL youth of Glynn County & Smith is also geared up to produce “Baby… It’s Not The End: Push!”, surrounding areas! an event filled with poetry, spoken word, lyrical dance and more to motivate and inspire teen moms to get back on track on May 12 at the Ritz Theatre. Through the Eyes of Christ Ministries While some people have no problem at a computer to send invitations via is proud to be hosting their first annual Facebook, Smith did things the old fashioned way by going door to door and Memorial Day Youth Rally featuring making a face to face invite. YOU! “Many teen moms find themselves being recipients of comments such as ‘You’re not going to graduate’ or ‘You’re not going to be able to do any- We are asking youth of all ages to thing with your life’,” recalled Smith. “Along with these com- participate in friendly ments, they face other negative connotations associated with being teen par- competition displaying your theatrical, ents. These comments set teen moms and dads up for failure. My goal is to artistic and dare them to dream like the rest of the peers that currently do not have chil- musical abilities during this fun filled dren. Our secondary goal is to provide teen pregnancy awareness for those that event. do not have children but could be at risk.” “ I am having this event because once a teen becomes pregnant, we as If you are a soloist or part of a praise parents, adults and the community must get passed our feelings about the issue dance team, musical group, have a flare and offer that teen moral support and the tools needed to continue to be effec- for dramatization, sketching, tive in their life,” Smith added. painting or poetry……this is a awe- Topics addressed will include innocence, single parenting, the college “I was a teen parent myself, some opportunity to show your skills. student, the teen’s parent who insist on abortion, the overwhelmed teen moth- er, the emotional effect of teen parenting and the overcomer. Featured guest so I understand the chal- Prizes to be awarded during the event. will be spoken word by Ragan Flowers aka Authenticity and ;yrical dances by Shiloh Baptist Church praise dancers and I’sis Eikner, Bria McMullen and lenges that can be faced Special celebrity guest Kathy Morten. Shawn Christopher “I was a teen parent myself, so I understand the challenges that can while parenting and trying of Joy 100 Radio Station- Savannah, be faced while parenting and trying to figure out how you are going to take GA care of a child and figure out a career path for your life,” admits Smith. to figure out how you are And for those curious as to why she chose such a straight to the point going to take care of a child Interested? title for her event, Smith explains: “I chose the title because after having a Please contact Pastor Shawn Knowles baby, so many things happen in between childrearing and defining the next and figure out a career path @(912)617-1182 by May 25, 2012. level of life. My mandate is to support, inform and challenge young teens to not allow becoming a teen parent to dictate the unlimited possibilities of their for your life” – Angela Amos future.” For more information call 912-996-2757. Smith Brunswick’s First Lady Of Contemporary Gospel Jessica Rogers Greets Fans At First CD Signing Last week, we intro- duced you to Jessica Rogers and all the exciting things this future Billboard Gospel star has on the hori- zon. Here are some high- lights from her CD signing held last week at Shekinah Glory Christian Bookstore. PAGE B-4 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012

SHARKS CHARGE FROM BEHIND TO TOP VOODOO, 41-37

JACKSONVILLE - On the night of their first national television appearance of the season, the ArenaBowl Jaguars Sign Seven XXIV champion Jacksonville Sharks sent the home crowd happy, charging from 23 points down to emerge with a 41- 37 win over the New Orleans VooDoo in front of 9,064 on Sea Best Field at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday night. Down 37-21 to start the fourth quarter, the Sharks (3-4) scored on an 11-yard catch and run by Jamarko Simmons for what was his second score of the night. With the deficit cut to 10, the Sharks forced a VooDoo (3-4) fum- ble that was recovered in the end zone, bringing Jacksonville within three following the extra point. The Sharks defense then stepped up again, as Aaron Robbins sacked VooDoo quarterback Kurt Rocco twice in one series. The second of those two sacks forced a turnover on downs, and from there, Jacksonville's Bernard Morris connected with Simmons to get inside the five yard line. Three plays later, Simmons recorded his second rushing score and third touchdown of the night, putting the Sharks ahead 41-37 with 3:43 to play. New Orleans had a chance, getting to the Jacksonville 15 before the Shark defense made another stand to force yet The Jaguars have signed seven players to their roster another turnover on downs. New Orleans then used its final two timeouts to try to stop the clock, but Simmons moved the and released six players, the club announced. The team’s ros- ball forward with 31 seconds left, allowing the Sharks to run out the clock secure the dramatic victory. ter is currently at the NFL limit of 90 players. The VooDoo scored just six points in the entire second half, as Jacksonville's defensive front created sustained pres- All seven players signed participated in the club’s sure throughout the comeback. Jacksonville also forced four fumbles but recovered just one. rookie mini-camp last weekend. Morris replaced an injured Omar Jacobs to start the third quarter. His first pass was intercepted and returned for a Signed were three veterans – QB Jordan Palmer, FB touchdown by New Orleans' Demarcus Robinson, putting the VooDoo ahead 37-14. But after that, Morris bounced back to Naufahu Tahi and DT Odrick Ray – and four rookies in WR protect the football for the rest of the game. Mike Brown (pictured), WR Chris Forcier, LB Donovan Morris finished 8-for-20 passing for 66 yards and two touchdowns. He also made several plays with his feet, at one Richard and DB Jeremiah Brown. point rushing for 14 yards to convert a 4th-and-10. Morris ended the game with five carries for 23 rushing yards. Before Palmer spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals departing, Jacobs was 9-for-17 for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Bobby Sewall led all Jacksonville receivers with 92 yards, including a 37-yard catch along the boards that was and has played in four career games. He was not with a team judged to be the Cutters Catch of the Game. Terrance Smith led the Sharks with seven catches for 61 yards and a pair of during the 2011 regular season. touchdowns, while Simmons grabbed four passes for 42 yards and a score. Tahi is a fifth-year veteran who spent parts of the last On the flip side, Quorey Payne enjoyed a dominant first half, scoring three receiving touchdowns on three sepa- five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings where he played in rate fourth down situations. Rocco ended the game 16-for-26 for 198 yards and four touchdowns. 56 games with 14 starts. Ray spent the 2011 preseason with The Sharks will return to action next Saturday as the team hits the road to battle the first-place Philadelphia Soul the Jaguars after signing as a rookie free agent. at Wells Fargo Center. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 7:05 p.m. In other Jags news the Nassau County Team Teal Rallywill be Media Awards held Thursday, May 17, 6 – 8 p.m., Atlantic Recreation Center, Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game - Jacksonville QB Bernard Morris 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Riddell Defensive Player of the Game - Jacksonvile DL Scooter Berry / Jacksonville MLB Aaron Robbins (tie) Each rally will be family friendly and include appearances by JLS Ironman of the Game - Jacksonville WR/KR Terrance Smith AFL Playmaker of the Game - New Orleans WR Quorey Payne coaches, players, ROAR cheerleaders and Jaxson de Ville. Cutters Catch of the Game - Jacksonville WR Bobby Sewall's 37-yd reception Activities include free food, interactive and inflatable games Spalding Highlight of the Game - Sack/fumble recovered in the end zone by Jacksonville DL Scooter Berry and drawings for prizes from the Jaguars and local vendors National Guard MVP of the Game - Jacksonville QB Bernard Morris President Obama Welcomes Wildcats President Obama welcomed the University of Kentucky Wildcats to the White House to congratulate the team on its 2012 NCAA championship. Although he didn’t have the Wildcats at the top of his bracket, the President said he “knew Kentucky was good.” “I had them in the championship game. But in the end, I thought, they got all these freshmen,” he said. “These guys are too young. And keep in mind, at this time last year, three of the Wildcats’ five starters were still in high school. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist couldn’t even vote yet. But let’s face it, sometimes talent trumps experience. And sometimes, a bunch of young players, even if they’re used to being big fishes in their ponds, even if they’ve never played together before, they can buy into a system, they understand the concept of team, and they do something special right away. And that’s exactly what happened in Kentucky.” President Obama also thanked the team for their community service: BayBears Defeat Suns 6-1 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Mobile BayBears increased their lead in the South Division over Jacksonville to three games with a 6-1 win on Tuesday night. Mobile has won the first three games of the series, outscoring the Suns 19-2. The BayBears started quickly against Suns pitcher Zach Neal sending nine men to the plate in the first inning. The first four batters of the game singled to put Mobile in front 2-0. Brent Clevlen and Marc Krauss each drove in a run. Before the inning was over Alfredo Marte had driven in a run with a single, and Wladimir Sutil knocked in a run with a double for a 4-0 BayBears lead. It was the second time this season that the Suns allowed four runs in the first inning. In the second inning, David Nick led off with a single and Clevlen drove in his second run of the night with a ground out to make the score 5-0 BayBears. Zach Neal allowed five runs on seven hits in two innings on the night. The BayBears are the second team in the Southern League to reach 20 wins. The Suns scored their only run of the game in the fourth inning when Kyle Skipworth walked with one out and Kyle Jensen doubled behind him. Dallas Poulk then drove in his second run of the year with a sacrifice fly to center. Mobile added a run in the sixth inning when Sutil tripled to left and came in to score on a Rossmel Perez sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 6-1. Wladimir Sutil fin- ished the game 3-for-4, drove in a run and also scored. All three of his hits were for extra bases with two doubles and a triple. David Nick, Kyle Greene, and Marc Krauss each finished with two hits, and Brent Clevlen drove in two of the six runs for Mobile. Krauss, who was named the Southern League player of the week, has now hit safely in 17 of his last 19 games. Derek Eitel improved his record to 3-2 with the win. He pitched six innings allowing five hits and one run. It was the first earned run that a BayBears starting pitch- er has allowed in three games in this series. In the first eight games of the season series against Mobile, the Suns have scored just nine runs against BayBears starting pitchers. Suns starter Zach Neal pitched two innings, allowing seven hits and five runs to fall to 2-4. The BayBears have won nine of their last 12 games and scored at least six runs in six of the wins. The Suns have lost five of their last six and have been outscored 32-18. Game four of the series is Wednesday afternoon with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05PM at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. LHP Graham Taylor (2-2, 5.23) will make his seventh start of the season for the Suns. The BayBears counter with RHP Chase Anderson (1-0, 2.63) as he starts his fifth game of the year. PAGE B-5 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT

Kerry Washington Cracking The Clean Up Whip With Sass And Class! By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Photo by Richard Cartwright ©2012 ABC-TV Network

started Smith & Company, a complexity of the character.” How much has Washington conferred Strategic and Crisis with the real Judy smith? She lights up, “I’ve actually spent quite of Communications Firm and has bit of time with her. She’s a producer on the show and she’s very handled major clients, corpora- hands-on. My research is really important to me when I’m develop- tions and foreign governments ing a character and working on material. So I’ve spent a lot of time who had messy situations that with Judy and talked with her about the brain of a crisis manager, needed cleaning up. In how to think strategically and her perspective, her own ethical line “Scandal,” Smith is portrayed and how she draws them. You know, all of that kind of stuff.” as Olivia Pope played by sexy, The on screen Olivia Pope is tough as nails. Is the real sassy and classy Kerry Judy as mean in real life? Washington laughs, “Judy is not but it’s Washington. debatable whether Olivia is. If you really look at every moment that The show was created by she’s been very firm with somebody, it’s been for their own best another African American sis- interest. She hasn’t been cool. She’s been honest with people tah, super writer/producer about the consequences that are possible if they don’t approach a Shonda Rhimes who also wrote situation in a way that she thinks is best and smartest. She’s not a and created “Gray’s Anatomy” cool person.” It is indeed a rare occasion when an African American and “Private Practice.” The real stars in their own major network show and it is NOT a comedy! life Judy Smith is an attractive, Does Washington feel like a TV historical pioneer or trailblazer no-nonsense, sexy lady with breaking this kind of ground? She is very modest and replies, “You brains, wit, class and style so it know me. I just really just try to stay focused on the work of it and was a natural that Washington not think too much of that kind of stuff. I really don’t have control got the part because she per- over any of those kinds of details. I just try to stay focus on what I sonifies all of those same quali- can have an impact on which is the work itself.” ties. Washington is a native “Scandal” is on course to make Olivia Pope very popular. New Yorker from The Bronx and Is Washington prepared to be known as Olivia for life? She laughs The new ABC-TV Network Drama Series “Scandal” is received her BA degree in Theater from George Washington again, “I’ve really been blessed. I’ve had a great career. I just want based off of the real life exploits of Judy Smith, an African American University in Washington, D.C. She has an impressive array of TV, to be able to play lots of different roles and lots of different people. attorney with a legal and public relations background. Smith has Film and Broadway credits under her belt and is considered to be I’m happy to play Olivia Pope for as long as the public will let me, served as an Assistant United States Attorney and Special Counsel one of the sexiest, in-demand actresses in tinsel town. “Scandal” for as long as the people support the show. But I’m also thrilled that to the US Attorney of The District of Columbia as well as being airs on ABC, Thursdays 10/9 C and is destine to be a major hit! this opportunity to play her comes after a career where I’ve already appointed as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to How did Washington land the lead role of such an unusu- had the honor and privilege to establish myself in a range of roles President George H.W. Bush. Her distinguished professional track al show? She explains, “The script was sent to me by my agent but already. So I’m really thrilled to add this character to my resume record and experience in both the legal and PR field equipped her I really wasn’t looking to do a television show at the time but I fell in and to my life experience.” to hone her God given talent to “fix” sticky political situations. She love with the writing and with the world of the show and with the

by the studio to help. Home Depot donated supplies and staff helped with installation. Statewide Public Art Organization Awards Recognition to Two (2) Local high school students helped out as well.” As an educational tool, the mosaic is reaching a larger audience at: Local Northeast Florida Public Art Projects for Excellence in the Field www.scenica1a.org/mosaic.html Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway have featured the mosaic on its The Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP), a leading statewide website with the names of all the plants and animals. Eco Story can now be enjoyed world‐ public art organization, selected two (2) public artworks from the Northeast Florida area as wide as well as in St. Johns top public art projects for 2011 at the 2012 Florida Public Art Year in Review during its County. annual conference in Fort Myers this past weekend. Tree of Life: Organ Donor Projects selected were installed in the state of Florida during 2011 and created by Memorial artists Jim Benedict, Assistant Professor at Jacksonville University, and Wendy Mandel Artist: Professor Jim McDaniel and Jan Tomlinson Master. Benedict with Jacksonville The Northeast Florida public art projects selected are listed below by title, in alpha‐ University students: Don betical order: Mills, Matt Ward, Katrina Eco Story – the Doris F. Westervelt Memorial Burns, Elise Gates, Artist name: Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jan Tomlinson Master Cynthia Sullivan, Laura Location: Bird Island Park, 101 Library Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Heckt, Ryan Rowe, Mike Commissioning agency: Bird Island Park Commission Smith, Taylor Middleton, and Dale Roberts Location: UF Shands Jacksonville, Florida Commissioning agency: Arts in Medicine, UF Shands Jacksonville, Florida The Tree of Life is a gathering place for friends, family, and the hospital community to reflect on the lives of the organ donors that have given the gift of life. The memorial is a permanent display that is updated annually to reflect the contin‐ ued impact of organ donation on the community of Jacksonville. The project was created as a partnership between Arts in Medicine at UF Shands Jacksonville and the sculpture program at Jacksonville University. Helen Lessick, renowned public artist and juror states about Eco Story – the Doris F. Westervelt Memorial: “This living gathering space is literally for the birds, and is beau‐ tifully designed to nestle into the Bird Island Park site. The extraordinary mosaic design and execution is unique as the area has no formal public art program.” Additionally, Lessick comments that the Tree of Life project is a “stunning collaboration of truly civic‐minded creative and service professionals.” Celebrate Older Americans Month Commissioned by Letita Smith in memory of her mother, Eco Story is a mosaic sited in the outdoor amphitheater in Bird Island Park, part of the St. Johns County Park System. (SPM Wire) May is Older Americans Month and communities across the The park was designed by golf course architect Bobby Weed and is used by the communi‐ country are gearing up to show appreciation for seniors. The theme this ty as a place for contemplation, education and play. Three distinct Northeast Florida natu‐ year is “Never Too Old To Play!” ral habitats are represented in the park through landscaping: Upland hammock, coastal dune, and freshwater marsh. The mosaic was commissioned to be an educational portrait Older Americans are staying active and involved — here are some ways of this natural environment. The storytelling area is an amphitheater with a seating area of three, 14 inch risers. you can join the celebration: The artists adorned each riser with images of native plants and animals, each correspon‐ ding with the three different ecosystems represented in the park. A fourth riser behind the Fun with fitness: Take lessons in tai chi, water aerobics, yoga, or even performance area has the words, “We Are Each a Tile in Nature’s Mosaic”. These words, dancing to get the blood flowing. written by Doris Westervelt’s son, reflect his mother’s love for nature, education, and com‐ munity. Trivia: Do you know the capital of Djibouti? Exercise your mind and show Letita Smith wanted the people who would use the park, to have “ownership” of off some brainpower with a friendly trivia competition. the mosaic. State the artists, “To facilitate this, we did several things: We conducted a workshop for local children to make ‘ fossil’ clay tiles, pressed with flowers and leaves Group outing: Bridge the generation gap by joining community members found in the park. Residents of Vicars Landing, the retirement community where Doris at a baseball game, barbecue or other fun activity. Westervelt last resided, participated by gluing tiles to mesh. Many local residents dropped PAGE B-6 THE STAR MAY 12, 2012 COLUMN THE FLORIDA STAR Lawrence Flowers and THE GEORGIA STAR Intercession Inc. OWNER/PUBLISHER DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER- North Florida has had its share of notable gospel CLARA McLAUGHLIN LEATH ALLEN PROCTOR recording artists who have taken the national stage. 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Edward Waters College Human Resources Director proving the annual budget and establishing and monitoring financial goals. Becomes Vice Chair of Benefits Association Board ICUBA Chairperson Bruce Edwards, who also serves as vice president for business and finance at Barry University, said he and the other Board Michael Rogers becomes an executive leader of an 8,400‐member benefits members have been very impressed with Rogers’ ability to quickly adjust to association the complex work of the Board. “Health care insurance is a complicated industry to get up to speed JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Wa‐ on, compounded by the uncertainties surrounding healthcare reform,” Ed‐ ters College’s Director of Human Re‐ wards stated. “Michael has quickly come up on the learning curve which has sources and Administrative Services allowed him to provide invaluable insight and input to ensure we make the Michael Q. Rogers was recently ap‐ very best decisions on benefits and welfare initiatives for all the covered pointed as Vice Chairperson and Chair‐ members within ICUBA.” person‐Elect for the Independent ICUBA President Mark Weinstein said he is looking forward to con‐ Colleges and Universities Benefits Asso‐ tinuing to work with Rogers as he assumes high leadership on the Board for ciation’s Board of Directors. the next four years. As Vice Chairperson, Rogers will “I am looking forward to collaborating with him and getting his advice eventually transition into the Chairper‐ on policy and improvements to enhance the benefits for our 8,400 covered son’s position in 2014, to command the members,” said Weinstein. “Edward Waters College is fortunate to have Board’s 14 members who represent 21 Rogers’ in‐house expertise and influence in order to provide the best possi‐ member institutions including EWC. He ble health and wellness benefits to its employees.” is the first College official in ICUBA’s nine‐year history to hold such a high and Outside of EWC and ICUBA, Rogers is a Certified Mediator by the notable leadership position in the organization. Supreme Court of Florida and is the Executive Vice President for Knots4Kids, ICUBA is a health care cooperative designed to establish collaborative Inc. He has been in the field of human resources for 22 years and is a veteran partnerships among independent institutions of higher learning and brand of the United States Navy. partners to pool purchasing power in order to reduce the associated costs of “Mr. Rogers has made a tremendous impact on Edward Waters Col‐ insurance, administrative fees, broker commissions, and consulting fees; and lege in a variety of ways in the past three years,” said Blake Hacht, EWC’s to self‐fund health care benefits on a non‐for‐profit basis. spokesman. “We are very excited and proud that he has been selected to Rogers has served as a member of the ICUBA Board for three years, hold such a notable position on ICUBA’s Board, and we know he will be a great and has since contributed to the organization’s ability to keep health care asset to their organization in the years to come.” cost increases lower than the national average. Premium increases have av‐ eraged about 10.2 percent across the country while ICUBA has averaged about a 5 percent increase over a 4‐year period. ICUBA anticipates it will be FAMU-Law Graduate able to keep annual premium increases below the national average for the next several years. Orenn McKnight Fells “Through authentic engagement with our brand partners, who pro‐ vide coverage or other services to our members, we have been able to keep Son of Coach costs low because of the vast pool of employees represented by ICUBA,” Tree & Elois McKnight Rogers said. “As a Board, we agree to bring our absolute best to the table, Fells, relative of King seek partnerships with providers that share our values and care about the McKnight, Napoleon wellness of our employees as evidenced by the success of the students we McKnight host of serve at our respective institutions. We accomplish more together – collab‐ cousins. oration is key.” Orenn received MHNet Behavioral Health Care Account Manager Denise Scott, a Bachelor and Master- brand partner, said Rogers has been successful in the organization partially degrees in sports ad- because of his understanding of the needs of the members and the organi‐ ministration from zation as a whole. “Michael is one‐of‐a‐kind, and a great asset to ICUBA and Florida State University. Edward Waters,” said Scott. “He has the capability to maintain the integrity He played basketball of ICUBA’s vision, which is to provide quality services to its members, and un‐ and earned ACC Aca- derstands that ICUBA’s operations must always be in the best interest of its demic Honors. members.” The Law Hood- In addition to Rogers’ responsibilities as Vice Chairperson, he serves ing Ceremony is May on ICUBA’s Audit/Finance Committee which provides financial oversight and 12, at FAMU-Law Orlando campus. direction to the ICUBA staff. Major committee responsibilities include ap‐ After Graduation Orenn will practice Sports & Entertainment Law. MAY 12, 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. Man Killed by Police During Traffic Wanted Man Arrested in Bed Stop was Unarmed The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive A man was shot and killed by an officer during a Task Force caught up with a wanted Pensacola traffic stop and police also found out he was unarmed. man while he was sleeping in a hotel room. At around 2:15 a.m., a police officer observed Dexter Antonio Locke awoke to Task Force suspect Davinian Darnel Williams, 35, in an area said to Officers standing over him in a hotel room. After he was placed under arrest by the Task Force, a have had an increased patrol presence due to narcotics powdery substance that is believed to be approx- activity. The officer noticed Williams making sudden imately 1/4 pound of cocaine, several thousand turns and began following him. The officer caught up Dexter Locke dollars in cash, and some marijuana were found and initiated a traffic stop, which Williams tried to avoid. in the room. Williams did not stop driving and ran several stop signs, An unidentified 18 year old female was also present but is not Davinian Williams but eventually stopped at a nearby parking lot. being charged at this time. Locke is wanted on a warrant from Sep- When the officer approached Williams, he started acting nervous and tember of 2011 charging him with revoking his bond on an arrest in did not comply with the officer’s instructions. The suspect was said to have which he was charged with trafficking heroin and cocaine. The Mar- acted fidgety and moving about inside the car. The officer moved from the dri- shals received this case about a month ago and have been following ver’s side of the car to the passenger’s side to see what Williams was doing. He leads since then. could not see what he was doing, so he moved back to the driver’s side. He con- Locke was arrested without incident. It is unknown at this tinued to give Williams instructions and told him to show him his hands. time what additional charges Locke will face. The apparent drugs and Williams made a sudden quick movement reaching down causing the officer to cash were turned over to the Narcotics Unit who also assisted. feel threatened that Williams may have been reaching down for a weapon. The officer reacted by drawing his weapon and firing seven shots through the rear passenger’s window, hittingWilliams six times. He died at the scene. There was no firearm found in Williams’ car, but 17.1 grams of powder cocaine was found in Williams’ left sock and 1/2 gram of crack cocaine in his right. The officer is a 3-year-veteran who has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice for police after the use of deadly force, while the shooting is being investigated. Also, the officer was said to have called for backup, but they had not come in time. Williams is said to have a history with the law dating back to 1992, in- cluding resisting arrest, selling drugs, driving with a suspended or revoked li- cense, battery, possession of a controlled substance, and burglary. A witness, who works near where the shooting occurred, said that he saw the officer pull Williams over and shoot him, which all happened in just about 30 seconds. Family members of Williams are not happy about the incident. Williams is also said to have two children, a 14-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter. MAY 12 , 2012 THE STAR C&J 2

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Man Leaves Girlfriend on the Side of the Road and Leads Police on a Chase Your Safety

A man left his girlfriend during a traffic Child Abuse stop and then lead the police on a chase. At about 1:30 p.m., an officer made a traf- Facts: fic stop on a vehicle driven by Derrick • 84 percent of prison inmates were abused as children. Edwards, 28, while Berinthia Williams, 27, • One in three girls and one in five boys are sexually abused by an adult at was the passenger. After being pulled over, some time during childhood. (Most sexual abusers are someone in the Edwards told the officer that he was born in 1983, then he said he was born in 1984. family or someone the child knows, not the proverbial stranger with a lol- Williams stepped out of the car and asked the lipop.) Derrick Edwards officer if she was going to get a ticket. When • Families with four or more children have higher rates of abuse and neg- asked, Williams said she didn’t know lect, especially if their living conditions are crowded or they live in isolat- Edwards’ last name, even though she said ed areas. they had been dating for three years. After the • More than 80 percent of abusers are a parent or someone close to a child. officer said that the driver had a felony theft Child abuse is far more likely to occur in the child's home than in a day warrant, Williams finally said she knew care center. Edwards’ last name. • One in thirteen kids with a parent on drugs is physically abused regular- Edwards sped away and left Williams on ly. (Drug and alcohol abuse in the family makes child abuse about twice the side of the road, leading the police on a as likely.) chase. Edwards ran a red light and drove over • One out of ten babies born today are born to mothers who are abusing the median on the road twice. According to Berinthia Williams reports, Edwards drove at high speeds and drugs. Drinking and smoking heavily during pregnancy also endangers the changed lanes “without regard for public safety.” health of unborn children. Another officer used a special driving technique to stop Edwards, causing the vehicle to fall into a ditch. Edwards then got Signs of Child Abuse out of the vehicle and fled. He later told police he ran as he was • A child who is apathetic (just doesn't care). aware of his violation of probation warrant. • A child who suffers from depression. Edwards was arrested and faces charges including aggravat- • A child who won't take part in play or school activities. ed fleeing and eluding with damage, no driver’s license, and posses- • A child who is often hostile or aggressive. sion of drug paraphernalia. • A child with a loss of appetite. Williams was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting • A child who compulsively overeats an officer without violence.

Cigarette Butt Leads to Arrest Almost a Year Later Ten Things to do Instead of Hurting a Child • Take a deep breath. Take a few more. Remember, you are the adult. A cigarette butt has helped to find the one • Close your eyes and imagine you are hearing what your child is about to responsible for an armed burglary dating back to hear, or receiving the same punishment. June 24, 2011. • Press your lips together and count to 20. A gun, several pieces of jewelry, and elec- • Put the child in a "time-out" chair for a number of minutes. The rule is tronics were stolen during the robbery last year. One of the officers investigating the case spotted one minute for each year of age. a cigarette butt below the entry window of the • Put yourself in a "time-out" chair. Are you really angry at the child or is master bedroom of the house, which was taken it something else. in as evidence. • Call a friend to talk about it. If you need to, dial 1-800-4-A-CHILD Willie Blue Recently, the officer who had sent the ciga- (Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline). This hotline is staffed 24 hours rette butt for DNA testing was contacted about the results. According a day/7 days a week. to reports, the DNA on the cigarette matched the DNA profile from a • If someone can watch the children, go out for a walk. sample taken from 28-year-old Willie L. Blue. Blue was arrested and faces charges of armed burglary. He is • Take a hot bath or splash cold water on your face. also being held without bond. • Turn on some music. Sing along if you want. The report also states that the possibility an unrelated person • Pick up a pencil and write down a list of helpful words, not words that would match the DNA profile is one in every 3.1 quadrillion people. will hurt. Save the list. Use these words. MAY 12, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Man Charged with 66 Felonies After Wild Bowling Alley Robbery Man Shoots Son in Buttocks During Argument

One of three suspects was arrested and charged with A man was arrested for shooting his son dur- a large amount of felonies after an armed robbery at a ing a domestic dispute. bowling alley. Monroe Harvey Desaussure, 62, was arguing Three men in ski masks had entered a bowling alley, with his son Ashton Desaussure, 31, about where a bowling league tournament was being held. whether Monroe’s other son, Monroe Desaussure One of the men fired a gun at the ceiling and told every- Jr., 37, should come back to their home to live body to get on the ground. The three men then went to with them. Desaussure Sr. objected to the idea be- take the box containing the prize money, which was cause of his criminal history involving drugs. Eric Fletcher over $30,000. Monroe Desaussure The argument turned physical and the father When the men left to drive away, a number of bowlers decided to pulled out a gun. He fired one shot, which sent Ashton running out of follow the getaway car. They blocked the car at an apartment parking lot the house, but Monroe did not stop firing and hit his son in the but- and the thieves started firing at them with guns. Nobody was hurt. tocks. The men had managed to get away, but police later found the vehi- Police received a call about the shooting and arrived to the cle abandoned and found the prize money and guns inside. home. Monroe Desaussure was arrested and charged with aggravated Police were able to locate one of the suspects, Eric Fletcher, 24, and battery and aggravated assault with a firearm. He is being held with- arrested him. He is facing one count of robbery with a firearm, firing a out bail. weapon from a vehicle, three counts of assault and 61 counts of aggravated Records show that this was not the first time Desaussure had assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. been convicted on charges involving firearms. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Man Beats Child and Pours Chemical in His Wounds Teen Arrested After Two Friends Die in Crash When she Texted Seabrook, TX- An 11-year-old Boy at an intermediate school was found and Drove Drunk curled in a fetal position on the couch and in extreme pain. Police were MA- Police say Kristina Lowe, 19, had been under the influence of called in to investigate and found out that the boy’s adoptive father, Kerry alcohol when she texted and drove at high speeds. There was also Dean Parks, 50, had beaten the child with a belt everyday. The boy also evidence of consumption of marijuana. Lowe had left a party to pick told investigators that Parks would then apply alcohol, salt, or vinegar to his wounds, mak- someone up and was on her way back, until she crashed into a stand of trees. Re- ing it more painful. Parks would later take off the bandages only to pour the chemicals becca Mason, 16, and Logan Dam, 19, were killed, while Jacob Scaff, 22, was in- again. The boy said Parks had also smashed his head against a column in the home. Parks jured. Lowe was critically injured, but left the crash and did not even look for help. Lowe was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter, aggravated was arrested and charged with two counts of injury to a child. The child’s mother, Meri- drunken driving, aggravated driving to endanger and leaving the scene of a crash that lyn Parks, 35, is also being charged with injury to a child for failing to stop abuse. resulted in death. She is being held on $25,000 bail. Police are also looking to charge Family Locked in Restaurant for not Paying Tip whoever was responsible for supplying the alcohol for the teenage party. Houston, TX- A family was locked inside a restaurant for refusing to pay Teen Tries to Rob Police Station the tip. The restaurant included a mandatory 17 percent gratuity because Wilmer, TX- Police say 18-year-old Keithan Kennard Manuel the party had over five people. Jasmine Marks complained that the staff walked into the Wilmer Police Department with a white towel cov- were rude to them, didn’t refill their drinks, and made mistakes on their ering his hands, in the shape of a gun. He approached the officer at orders. The staff did not let them go and locked the door so that they could not leave the the front office and demanded money. He then changed his tone and restaurant. They called the police for assistance and Marks asked the police if it was against asked about warrants and tickets under someone’s name and said that he had a gun. the law to not pay the tip, but she did not get a clear answer. The 17 percent tip was even- Backup was called and Manuel apologized saying that it was only a joke. “Man I tually paid. This is not the first time the restaurant had called the police for similar situa- play like that all the time, I didn’t think she would take it seriously,” Manuel said. tions. Police suggest people to read all policies before deciding to eat at a restaurant as the He was arrested on several charges, including robbery and is being held on $200,000 gratuity policy was made clear on the menus of this business. bond. MAY 12, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Tiffany Shaeenique Name: Alicia K. Paul Name: Xavier Johnson Name: Kayle Napriest Name: Aubrianna Brown Chance Age: 13 Age: 16 Coutte Age: 15 Age: 15 Weight: 105 lbs Weight: 135 lbs Age:15 Weight: 167 lbs Weight: 150 lbs Last seen: 4/25/12 Last seen: 4/23/12 Weight: 210 lbs Last seen: 4/30/12 Last seen: 4/18/12 Last seen: 4/02/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Jeweler Heist

Police responded to a call in reference to a theft. Further investigation revealed that an unknown suspect committed a robbery by sudden snatching when he took money, which was visible, from the victim’s back pocket and fled the area.

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

MOST WANTED

Name: Sanchez A. Name: Willie Charles Name: Ronnie Tyrone Name: Richard Darnell Barnes Cole Jr. Baker Bailey Jr. Offense: Burglary Offense:Credit Card Offense: Robbery with Offense: Traffic in Assault Any Person Fraud Weapon/ Not Deadly Stolen Property (Attempted)

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.