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OPINION COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS Jam Donaldson on Parent-Teacher Meetings 2 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity GED Scholarships 3 Marshall on Conference in Bay Area 6 Buc’s Josh Freeman pulls off late TD pass 11 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 43 NUMBER 9 OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Grand Re-Opening Celebration Johnnie Ruth Clark DC Eye Associates Adds Women's Health Center Wing BY JEANIE BLUE SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER

ST. PETERSBURG - An impressive gathering of elected officials, community members and staff of the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center joined Board members and supporters Dr. Deborah Clowers-Flanagan of Community Health Centers BY JEANIE BLUE disorders. She uses her experi- of Pinellas, Inc. (CHCP) for a SPECIAL TO THE ence as a Board certified opto- ribbon cutting ceremony for the CHALLENGER metric physician and the most grand opening of its new current technology to treat a Women's Health Center, on Mayor Foster speaks to the Elected officials prepare to cut the ribbon at the grand ST. PETERSBURG - Dr. community largely comprised Tuesday, Oct. 26. The facility is impressive crowd opening of the new Women’s Health Center Deborah Clowers-Flanagan of working professionals, adjacent to the Johnnie Ruth demonstrates what it means to retired or semi-retired persons Clark Health Center, located in because you get the job done. Presbyterian Church. According move to Mercy Hospital and be a contributing part of your and school aged children. She the historic Mercy Hospital at This is a wonderful partnership to its mission statement CHCP soon afterwards that CHCP community because after she successfully works with the 1344 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. with the city of St. Petersburg." strives to provide quality health- established additional health graduated from local Notre finest and most experienced "This is remarkable," US Other officials attending care services to all regardless of care centers in Tarpon Springs, Dame High Academy, now surgeons in the area to co- Congresswoman Kathy Castor the ceremony included the race or economic status. Its Largo, Pinellas Park, and known as St. Petersburg manage treatment when said of the 3,600 square foot Honorable H. William "Bill" primary emphasis is on health Clearwater. Medical services Catholic School, and obtained patients have to be referred for addition with six exam rooms Foster, Mayor, City of St. maintenance, prevention, were also expanded to include a a subsequent degree from surgery. specifically built to provide Petersburg, Dr. Goliath J. Davis, promotion and education in pharmacy and dental care. Indiana University College of "Our practice offers a full medical care to women in a III, Senior Administrator, City self-care, which embraces a Funding for the center has Optometery, she came back scope of primary eye care that more private and environmental of St. Petersburg, the Honorable holistic philosophy, and encour- come from a variety of sources home to begin her practice. diagnoses and manages all friendly setting. H. William "Bill" Heller, Florida ages the spiritual, psychologi- including federal tax dollar "I started out in a group non-surgical conditions of the "This is something that's House of Representatives, CHCP cal, as well as the physical funding. with twenty other doctors and eyes," Dr. Clowers-Flanagan going to play a major role in board chairman, Dr. David T. aspects of health care. This care U.S. Congressmen Bill worked for other corporations states. "We work with the keeping women and families Welch, State Representative is to be offered to patients at the Young was unable to attend the before opening a private finest surgeons in the Bay area healthy," Castor added. "It also Arthenia Joyner and several city lowest cost possible, in ribbon cutting ceremony, but practice in 1990," Dr. and have a good relationship. provides jobs and long term council representatives. locations and at times that are did send his representative, Clowers-Flanagan explained. We don't compromise on who economic growth. The health CHCP was established as a most convenient to the popula- Harry Glenn, to bring greetings. Since opening the private we refer our clients to for risk factors, especially in this non-for-profit health care tion it serves. In 2004, Johnnie "This is one project that practice, Eyewear Unique surgery." community, for diabetes, heart organization in 1980 when Ruth Clarke Health Center, Congressman Young takes great Optical, Dr. Clowers-Flanagan In addition to networking disease and breast cancer is way Johnnie Ruth Clark, a local moved to its current location in pride in," Glenn said. "This is has focused on the treatment with the finest surgeons in the too high. This is one way to community activist, acted upon Mercy Hospital, which is proof of what can get done and management of all aspects area, Dr. Christine Manzella combat those risks by offering her vision to fill a gap in historic for providing medical when you put your mind to it. It of eye health and vision issues recently joined the practice regular checkups in a private medical services for many services to African-American was an eight-year vision that including glaucoma, cataracts, which caused the name of the setting. This meaningful foun- African-American residents. In citizens during the days of seg- provided $3.7 million dollars to diabetes, hypertension, dry dation laid for this community 1985, its first health facility, regation. eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, EYEWEAR shows that you're successful at named the Johnie Ruth Clarke Another goal of the center WING lupus and many other attracting competetive dollars Health Center, opened on was to expand to include more continued on pg. 5 from around the country the grounds of Lakeview areas and it was during the continued on pg. 12 President Obama To Black Press: ‘I Still Need Your Help’ Opinion ...... 2 BY J. COYDEN PALMER community has raised about his Congress to get many of his new SPECIAL TO THE NNPA administration. initiatives passed. However, he FROM THE Obama began by speaking said he is still willing to work Community News ...... 3-7 CRUSADER to the philosophy of his with Republicans to get things campaign, “Change,” saying it moving forward. But, he added After nearly two years in is important for the same energy based on the political climate, Black History...... 7 office and his support within that swept the community he thinks it will be easier to the black community still high during his campaign to continue get things done with more but dropping, President Barack throughout his administration in Democrats in Congress. Church Directory...... 8, 9 Obama held his first press con- order for “Change” to come. “I have a great deal of confi- ference via telephone with He said the public health care dence that if there is a democrat black newspapers. The 25- that was passed is just one key here in Washington there will be Church News ...... 9 minute teleconference Oct. 18 change he has made to help folks that I can work with to gave the nation’s first African- the lives of all Americans. continue making progress on American president the oppor- But, he said though progress has helping small businesses and Sports...... 11 tunity to speak to the demo- been made, the economy is still making sure there are programs graphic that supported him the a major issue. in place to help blighted neigh- most during his 2008 victory. “People are still hurting out borhoods and continue to work State News ...... 12 Obama used the time to there,” Obama began. “Despite on a new infrastructure program campaign for support in the the economy showing signs of that can put more people to upcoming mid-term elections, growth, there are still too many work as we continue to invest in President Barack Obama tout the accomplishments that Americans unemployed or clean energy,” Obama said. National News ...... 14 have been made thus far by his underemployed.” “Democrats are going to be far administration and listen to a The president said he less likely to cut education OBAMA few of the concerns the black expects to be in a battle with spending by 20 percent as the continued on pg. 12

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Each scholarship private non-profit Community covers the total cost charged Action Agency for Pinellas County ST. PETERSBURG - On to take the final exam. The received more than $1 million in Oct. 25, brothers Malcolm men of Omega have Community Services Block Grant Flakes, Derek Cooper and pledged to build partnerships (CSBG) funding to assist residents Christopher Graham presented with various community with employment and employment to the Lakewood Community based organizations. To date support. This funding better known School a check for $75.00. several scholarships given to its’ newest members as of as Stimulus or America Recovery The scholarship this quarter, deserving students, while the 2010. They represent the & Reinvestment Act funding and leadership skills, using the JA Street to Missouri Avenue. The was given to student, Miss. search continues to find and future direction for which (ARRA), provided by way of the curriculum and performed murals are designed to beautify the Danita Brunson for having help as many as possible. The Eta Rho Chapter wish to State of Florida Department of community service projects. These neighborhood and bring increased won the Essay Contest. This fraternity is fortunate to have charter. Community Affairs (DCA) students also fed and clothed the revenue to the culturally rich and award goes to the student this leadership come from assisted residents with employ- homeless through donations, economically distressed neighbor- ment, asset enhancement, addressed such issues as animal hood. The community effort emergency assistance with abuse, and provided elementary provided extraordinary support. household expenses, quality of life school age children in after school This project also sponsored a Castor Announces Another issues and youth leadership skills. programs the opportunity to learn Classical Mexican Film Festival POC was successful in assisting: the importance and benefits of and had the distinct honor of the $800 Million For Jobs 111 case managed clients with understanding black history. highest ranking Hispanic woman in employment, 114 were trained in Talento 2010, another ARRA the Army, retired TAMPA – Floridians received $1.25 billion in local small businesses that drew areas such as certified nursing assis- funded project collaborated with Lieutenant Colonel, Consuelo win thousands of new jobs as January to create jobs and begin hundreds of local business tants, medical technician certifica- Pinellas County Schools English as Castillo Kickbasch to speak on the result of another major work on a High-Speed Rail line owners to learn the procure- tion, customer service, medical a Second Language Family overcoming challenges at the high-speed rail award today. that will connect Tampa and ment process and subcontract- office specialist, computer and job Outreach, Jim’s Harley Davidson, Clearwater’s East Library. The Florida will be receiving an Orlando. Castor joined Senator ing opportunities. readiness skills, 12 received assis- Hispanic artists, the East Gateway PCS English as a Second Language additional $800 million towards Nelson in August calling on the “Clearly, our local busi- tance with small business start-ups, Business Neighborhood Outreach collaboration introduced completing the Tampa-Orlando Administration to award the nesses are excited to get to 23 students at St. Petersburg Association, Clearwater Police students to new opportunities and High Speed Rail segment. Florida Department of work and our community is College working toward college Department, Sun Coast Boys and career choices. ARRA funded Congresswoman Castor learned Transportation’s application for ready to take full advantage of degrees received financial assis- Girls Clubs, Mexican Council, programs also provided assistance of the award in a conversation funding the completion of the the new transportation innova- tance, with 9 completing degrees. Clearwater Regional Chamber of to over 2500 families with with Transportation Secretary Tampa-Orlando link. tions we are bringing to POC collaborated with the Commerce, Pinellas County emergency needs such as Ray LaHood this morning. “People are already at work Florida,” Castor said. following companies: Pinellas cultural affairs, Family Resources rent/mortgage, utilities, food, trans- “We are putting thousands on the Tampa to Orlando This announcement comes WorkNet, Biz Tech, Florida Youth Arts Corps and the City of portation and Earned Income Tax and thousands of Floridians to segment, and workshops are on the heels of last week’s Medical Prep, Advantage Training Clearwater. Talento 2010 provided Credit preparation. work on a transportation and underway for small business Housing and Urban Development Systems, Goodwill Industries, City a youth entrepreneurial program, One-time funding through the jobs initiative that will benefit owners to tap into new business grant for the City of Tampa to of St. Petersburg Business and hosted a series of events American Recovery and Florida residents, small opportunities,” Castor said. establish the city’s High Speed Education Center, Junior designed to increase local and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) business owners, and aid future “Today’s major investment Rail station. Also awarded Achievement, St. Petersburg tourist foot traffic in Clearwater’s enabled POC to serve over 4000 economic growth,” Castor said. means that thousands more today was an $8 million grant to College, and other companies predominately Hispanic East individuals that would otherwise In one of the largest invest- Floridians will be put to work.” begin the Orlando-Miami throughout the county. Gateway district. Local Hispanic have not been served with regular ments for Florida under the In August of this year, segment of Florida’s High The Youth Leadership artists and community volunteers funding. POC hired 14 very American Recovery and Congresswoman Castor Speed Rail line. Program provided 73 students the painted eye-catching murals on a capable staff that assisted with Reinvestment Act, Florida worked to bring a workshop for opportunity to learn job readiness corridor extending down providing these services.

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TAMPA - In order to help Communications and the Verizon In addition, the Pinellas enhance public education Foundation. Education Foundation will throughout Pinellas County, The Thinkfinity Teacher receive $15,000 to help provide Verizon Wireless has awarded Classroom Grant will help fund a students with reality-based expe- $20,000 in grants through the competitive program that riences through its Finance Park Verizon Foundation to support supplies 10 teachers with $500 program. two educational initiatives of the each to create and implement a Every eighth grader in Pinellas Education Foundation. variety of classroom projects. Pinellas County public schools These grants will help fund the Thinkfinity offers these teachers participates in this program, Thinkfinity Teacher Classroom a menu of exceptional lessons which includes career aptitude program and the Finance Park and classroom projects for them exploration and introduces program. Both of these programs to execute that incorporate the students to the world of monetary creatively engage Pinellas Florida teaching standards. All decision-making. More than County students and support the Pinellas County school teachers 13,000 eighth grade students, advancement of K–12 education will be eligible to apply for grant parents and community volun- – a special cause for Verizon funding through the program. teers visit Finance Park annually. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 5 COMMUNITY NEWS Last-Minute Youth Aging Election Reminders Out Of Foster Care CALENDAR Pinellas County Supervisor current signature on file to of Elections Deborah Clark verify the signature on your Find Housing OF EVENTS encourages citizens who plan to mail ballot certificate envelope. vote in the Nov. 2 General Sample ballots may be Opportunities Courtesy of Election to remember the viewed at www.votepinellas.com. following information to make No political activity or Election Day go smoothly: campaign signs are allowed With PCHA Pinellas County residents inside the polling place or CLEARWATER - Community Alternatives who were registered to vote by within 100 feet of the polling Beginning Nov. 1, the Pinellas (ECA) through their contrac- Oct. 4 are eligible to vote in this place entrance. Exit polling is County Housing Authority tor, Camelot Community election. permitted in designated areas as (PCHA) will be implementing Care, Inc. ECA is the Lead Polling places will be open voters are leaving the polls. their new Section 8 Voucher Agency for child welfare in from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on No photography is allowed Friday, Oct. 29 - Halloween Riddle Hunt (formerly preference for Youth Aging Pinellas County and has Election Day. inside the polling place. Scavenger Hunt) Various locations, Old Northeast Out of Foster Care in Pinellas developed an integrated and One polling place location Mail ballots may be picked Neighborhood, St. Petersburg. Put on your sleuthing County. This preference will collaborative system of care has changed (Precinct 279 is up or voted in person at any cap, take a tour of the haunted historic Old Northeast provide housing for those that assures the safety, well- now at Pinellas Park City Elections Office through youth that are aging out of being, and permanency of Neighborhood and enjoy festive decorationas as you Auditorium). Voters are Election Day. Ballots must be foster care as long as they are children, while also strength- solve the puzzles! Riddles can be found starting Friday encouraged to confirm their received by 7 p.m. November 2 also eligible for PCHA’s ening families through front- morning, October 29 at http://www.honna.org; click the polling places by visiting in any of the three Elections Section 8 Voucher program. end prevention programs and Neighborhood Events tab to find riddles and a map of www.votepinellas.com or Offices or ballot dropoff According to the National aftercare supports. calling (727) 464-6788. locations in order to be counted. haunted homes whose decorations provide the answers. Center for Housing and Child Participating youth will State law requires that a Mail ballots cannot be accepted Choose your night to go riddle-hunting (Saturday is rec- Welfare, youth aging out of also be eligible to enroll in citizen vote in the precinct in at a precinct polling place. ommended to coincide with the Halloween Home the foster care system need PCHA’s new Family Self- which he/she resides. If you NEW: On Election Day, Decoration judging.) Free. Contact Cynthia Serra at 727- safe, stable and affordable Sufficiency program, an out- have moved, you are required to ballot dropoff locations are 269-5521 x 105 or email [email protected]. housing. There is no single standing program for moving vote in your new home precinct. open until 7:00 p.m. Check funding stream for youth Voucher participants to Please bring photo and www.votepinellas.com for Saturday, Oct. 30 - TASCO's Howl-O-Fest Boyd Hill housing therefore, it is economic self-sufficiency. signature identification with locations and hours. important to tap into a variety PCHA’s Executive Director Environmental Studies Area, 2900 31st St. S., you to the polls if possible to A voter who requests a mail of funding streams to meet the Debbie Johnson says, “This is St. Petersburg, 6 to 10 p.m. Toy Story trick or treat trail, avoid delays. Anyone without ballot but later decides to vote at housing needs of young a wonderful opportunity for haunted cabins, hayride, rock wall, roaming magician, valid and current ID can vote a the polling place instead may people. Housing Authorities our agency to continue to fire dancing, inflatables, arts & crafts, trick or treat. provisional ballot. The canvass- bring his/her ballot to the are an invaluable collabora- work toward our mission of ing board will later determine polling place to be cancelled Concessions available for purchase. Admission: $4; tion to provide housing and providing housing for people the validity of any provisional and then receive a new ballot to additional $1 for hayride. Proceeds benefit TASCO Teen housing resources for those in need. We are very excited ballots. vote at the polls. programs. 727-892-5060. exiting foster care. about this new collaboration Name and address changes, Early Voting continues Last month, the PCHA and to be providing housing or signature updates, may be through noon Sunday, October Saturday, Oct. 30 - Spooktacular Ghoulfest Board of Commissioners assistance to these youth.” made at any Elections Office or 31 in all three Elections Offices. St. Petersburg West Library, 6700 - 8th Ave. N. approved the Youth Aging Out For more information by completing and printing a NEW HOURS: Monday- St. Petersburg, 2 p.m. Get a spooky start on how to find of Foster Care preference at about PCHA’s Youth Aging Voter Registration Application Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; ghosts and goblins from Brandy Starks, Ph.D. and ghost their board meeting. PCHA Out of Foster Care Section 8 at www.votepinellas.com; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m.- will assist youth, ages 18 - 24 preference, please call 727- investigator. All ages welcome. Call 727-341-7183 or signing the application; and Noon. Check wait times at who are referred by Eckerd 443-7684, ext 3124. visit http://www.splibraries.org returning it to any Pinellas www.votepinellas.com. County Supervisor of Elections If you have any other Through Nov. 7 - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Studio@620, Office. Address changes within election-related questions, 620 First Ave South, St. Petersburg. 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World Renowned Apostle Brings Conference To Bay Area Get ready! The bay area is in for a soul into the worship experience. stirring treat as the Shabach Christian Church This event will bring worshipers from all Fellowship brings its 2010 Convocation to our over the country. Some of the musical guest area. The theme of the convocation is One and personalities include Dewayne Woods Knight with the King. The chief apostle is famous for the song “Let Go Let God”, Jessica world renowned Apostle Todd Hall. Dr. Hall is Reedy runner up on Sunday’s Best, Comedian the Founder and Overseer of Shabach Small Fire, Ashanti Floyd, Shea Norman, Christian Church in Orlando, FL. He has over Ashanti Floyd, Ashley Guin, The Mayfield 22 years of practical experience as a Brothers and some surprise celebrity guests. community leader and youth advocate, which The event began Wednesday night and he has used to establish Dove Inner City honored Pastor Tom Scott, City Council Ministries outreach to focus on the needs, Chairperson for Tampa and Senior Pastor of Let your event be one that’s creative, unforgettable pressures and concerns of youth. 34th Street Church of God music was and that would make your mama proud! Making Mama Dr. Hall teaches on real life experiences provided by exciting new youth group from Proud a subsidiary of OMJ Planning and Consulting is and biblical principles in a common language Sarasota called GBM. On Thursday, Stephen committed to making special moments come alive! understood by youth to persuade them to give Nunn (pastor of Trinity Gospel Community their life to Christ. Not only does Dr. Hall Church Tampa and radio host of AM 570 & Allow Making Mama Proud to lend you that personal reach the youth, but he bridges the gap AM 910 “HIGHER PRAISE”) was honored finesse, expertise, and excellence in planning your between the young and the old with one of his and electrifying music was rendered by gospel event. Spearheaded by President and CEO, Steve most powerful sermons to-date based on his sensations “Anotha Level.” Friday night will Marshall, OMJ Planning and Consulting was estab- book entitled “Put Your Mouth On It!”. be a royal ball honoring Dr. Hall. Saturday Dr. Hall is internationally recognized as will be a day of fun with a bowling tournament lished in honor of his late mother’s memory, Ola Mae Steve Marshall the “Praiseologist for his wisdom on the appli- and other fun-filled family activities. The Jenkins, who served as his greatest inspiration. President and CEO cation of Praise and Worship and his remark- highlight of the event is Sunday morning with Total Event Planning & Management Corporate Training and able skill to locate Praise throughout the entire the official message being brought by Dr. • Corporate or Religious Functions Motivational Speaking Bible. One of Dr. Hall’s most notable strong Hall. • Civic, Government and Community Functions • Management and Leadership suits, is his ability to combine biblical truths The week of events will culminate Sunday • Parties, Festivals, Conferences, Seminars and his understanding that the purpose of night with a gospel skate. Prophet Hall has • Diversity and Ethics mans creation is to Praise, and Worship was appeared on TBN and is a sought after speaker Promotional and Production • Career Development created to be an intimate relationship between around the world. The bay area is honored to • Artist Booking • Professional Development God and man. Dr. Hall is extremely gifted in have an event of this magnitude in our area. • Artist Management and Contract Negotiation • Dealing with Angry Parents the closing delivery of his messages with the For more information, you may call 407-445- melodious sound of his voice and the use of 1230 or visit the website at www.shabachmin- Phone: 727-244-8119 • Fax: 866-390-1262 • Email: [email protected] musicians, to bring the anointing of old back istries.net . SBE/MBE Certified Hillsborough County School District • MBE Certified OSD State of Florida

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The President still this support, one thing is missing: The United States is suffering maintains that he wants “Don’t a government stance on bullying, from an identity crisis when it Ask, Don’t Tell” to die, but he specifically bullying of gay comes to the rights and safety of says he wants Congress to bring students. Where is the national Arsenio Hall (born Feb. 12, directly challenge “The homosexuals and lesbians. On the an end to it. It’s highly unlikely policy that cracks down hard on 1955) is an American actor, Tonight Show” starring Johnny one hand, the government says it that the president will get his wish bullies and charges any young comedian, and former Carson. After a moderate start, respects the rights of gays to live with such strong opposition from person who bullies a gay teen (or host. He is best known for his ratings for the show soon as domestic partners, to be free Republicans in Congress, a group a black or Latino or Asian one) talk show, “The Arsenio Hall sagged. Behind-the-scenes from violence and to work in that is expected to take control with a hate crime? There isn’t Show,” and his roles in the films relations between Rivers and whatever field they choose, even after the November elections. one. “” and network executives at Fox the military. Yet, the government Why, then, didn’t his administra- Gay rights are civil rights and “Harlem Nights.” quickly eroded and Rivers left dential candidate , seems to do very little – and even tion let the ruling stand? Your we must protect them. Any Hall was born in Cleveland, the show in 1987. Renamed who performed a rendition of contradicts itself – when it comes guess is as good as any. American, regardless of race, the son of Anne and Fred Hall, “The Late Show,” it featured Elvis Presley's “Heartbreak to making these ideas reality. The confusion doesn’t end gender, religion or sexual orienta- a Baptist minister. Hall several hosts including Ross Hotel” on the saxophone during Recently, a federal court there. In recent weeks, we’ve tion should be free to live life performed as a magician when Shafer, Suzanne Somers, his appearance in June 1992. lifted the controversial “Don’t been sobered with stories of openly and safely. America, as he was a child. He attended Richard Belzer, and Robert Hall used his fame during Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that pro- young gay men across the open as it is in other areas, is not Warrensville Heights High Townsend before it was this period to help fight hibited gays in the military from country who committed suicide at that place yet and it should be. School in Warrensville Heights, cancelled in 1988. Hall was worldwide prejudice against openly declaring their homosexu- because they were tired of being Let’s force our elected officials to Ohio where he graduated from chosen to host the show in the HIV and AIDS, after his close ality. Anyone caught doing so, bullied by their peers. Research take a stand for the rights of all and soon attended Ohio fall of 1987, and proved to be friend Magic Johnson contract- under the law, could be immedi- shows that gay and lesbian teens citizens by standing up for gay University in Athens, where he immensely popular. ed the disease. Hall and Johnson ately discharged from service. are four times more likely to rights. How can we do that? By was on the speech team with From January 2, 1989 until filmed a PSA about the disease President Obama has often stated commit suicide than their hetero- casting our vote in the upcoming future actress (and the voice May 27, 1994, he hosted a syn- that aired in the early 1990s. that he wanted to bring an end to sexual counterparts. There is election for those who fall on the of Bart Simpson) Nancy dicated late-night talk show, Since “The Arsenio Hall the policy during his presidency. currently a national campaign side of justice, fairness and Cartwright and future news “The Arsenio Hall Show.” The Show” ended, Hall has made However, as soon as the ruling aimed at young homosexuals, equality for everyone. anchor Leon Harris. He then show was known for the only infrequent appearances on came down, his Justice designed to lift their spirits, transferred to Kent State audience's shouting “Woof, television (including a short- University. He later moved to woof, woof!” while pumping lived 1997 sitcom called Los Angeles, to pursue a career their fists - a chant that was used “Arsenio”) before starring in Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market in stand-up comedy. During by fans of the Cleveland “Martial Law” with Sammo this time, he became good Browns football team. He also Hung from 1999–2000 and friends with . had a rivalry with after hosting the revival of “Star Free Clothing Swap Hall was the original voice of he was named host of “The Search” in 2003. GULFPORT - The next may be for women, men or the swap will be donated to Winston Zeddemore in ,” during which As of 2008, Hall is a FREE clothing swap will take children. Please provide hangers Community Action Stops Abuse cartoon “ Ghostbusters” Hall said that he would “kick guest co-host on Wednesday place at the Gulfport Tuesday for all garments to be used in the (CASA). CASA is a local non- from 1986-87. In 1988, he co- Jay's ass” in the ratings game. evenings “The Tim Conway Jr. Fresh Market Tuesday, Nov. 9 swap. For anyone interested, profit organization providing starred in the comedy film The two have since patched up Show” on KLSX 97.1 FM from 9 a.m. to noon. The clothing vouchers may also be purchased services to survivors of abuse or “Coming to America” with their differences and Hall has radio, which airs in the greater swap will be held in the Fresh for $3 each. violence. Murphy. In 1984, he was also made numerous appearances on Los Angeles area and streams Market area, near The Outpost, Donations of clothing above For more information on the the announcer/sidekick for “The Tonight Show.” He is also live online for fans around 3007 Beach Blvd. South. the 5-garment limit will be clothing swap, contact Daniel Alan Thicke during the ill-fated remembered for having had his the world. Hall also hosts Participants are invited to bring accepted. All additional Hodge at (727) 366-4086 or talk show “Thicke of the hair cut into a Hi-top fade MyNetworkTV's comedic clip up to five gently used garments to donations should be contained in email [email protected]. In case of Night.” during this period. show “The World's Funniest exchange for vouchers that may bags or boxes. All cash proceeds, rain, the clothing swap will be In 1986, the FOX network Perhaps the show's most Moments” and “TV One's 100 be used to select clothing brought donated clothing, and non- rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14. introduced “The Late Show” noted guest star was then- Greatest Black Power Moves.” in by other participants. Clothing selected garments at the end of Starring , created to Arkansas governor and presi- 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: Come Worship With EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G. T , the First Baptist Family PASTOR Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 912 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 327-1373 727-822-2089 Sunday Church School ------9:10 a.m. Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service ------11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. WMS "The Gathering----1st Thurs. each month 11:45 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. "Come for an uplifting spiritual experience Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. at historic Bethel AME, Rev. Norris L. the oldest African-American Church in St. Pete." REV. RONALD E. WILLIAMS, SR., Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church” PASTOR Matters of the Heart Radio & First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Tampa Bay Connecting Point Ministries 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Pre-Thanksgiving Event (727) 327-8708 www.mattersoftheheartministry.org Hosted by Princess Denise Wright, Radio Host / TV Personality 1520AM-WXYB Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Pre-Thanksgiving Give Away Food Baskets Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. For Needy Families and Health Fair Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Theme: Let’s Give Thanks Unto the Lord Psalm 136:1 Princess Denise Wright Anointed Praise and Worship, Poetry, Musical Selections, Spoken Word and Special Guest Speakers Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Radio Host / Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m. TV Personality Date: Sat., Nov. 13, 2010 • 11 am - 1 pm Where: Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 4200 17th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Daycare Provided • Hearty Thanksgiving Delectables will be Served Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” The Ministry will gladly accept charitable tax-deductible monetary donations and food distributions for this event. CONTACT Princess Denise at 727-488-8818 or Sheila at 727-563-4379 • Email: [email protected]

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

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

Come on and Go with Me, Come on Over to God’s Place! STEWART ISOM MEMORIAL CME CHURCH “WHERE GOD IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!” Friendship 1820 Walton St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Missionary Baptist Church Phone (727} 327-0593 3300 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 The Church in Worship (727) 906-8300 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Mornings @ 11 a.m. www.fmbctheship.org KINGDOM KIDS’ Children’s Church Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor First through Third Sunday Mornings at 11 a.m. vSunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The Church in Study “Helping and Monday Morning Meditation WRXB ...... 6:45 a.m. Sunday School (for All Ages) Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Healing” Thursday Night Triumph (Prayer, Praise & Power) Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Thursday Evenings at 6:45 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Thursday ...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Come Expecting to be BLESSED! Praising” Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ 20th Street Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor 1137 37th Street South PLACE YOUR 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES CHURCH DIRECTORY Bro. Robert Smith Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. AD HERE!! Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CALL 727-896-2922 Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 9 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

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

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

November 11 is a day we FL, where Clark Hazley, Sr. event, and how you and your Bethel Metropolitan orities focused on Love, alternative to Halloween. Enjoy pause to celebrate in honor of serves as pastor, will host a organization can play a big Baptist Church “God’s House Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and Fun, Food, Fellowship, Music our Veterans for their patriotism, Veteran’s Day Service Nov. 6, role in making the community in the City” under the leader- Growth. We celebrate in and Games; Sunday, Oct. 31, 5- love of country and willingness from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This aware of our great heritage, ship of Dr Rickey L. Houston worship, we care for one 8:00 p.m. Experience the Dunk to serve and sacrifice for the event will include a car show, please contact Pastor Clark extends an invitation to the another, we cultivate the fullest Tank, Monster Slide, Noah’s common good. The Mount food, drinks and great gospel Hazley Sr. at [email protected] community to join us as we spiritual life possible both indi- Ark and Toddlers Playground. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist singing. To obtain a Car Show or Ms. Karla William at communicate Gods’ Word. vidually and corporately; and ALL FREE! NO COSTUMES Church, located at 4000 5th registration form or for addition- [email protected]. You are invited to join us at we communicate God’s truth at PLEASE. BRING YOUR Avenue South, St. Petersburg, al information regarding this 9:00 a.m. for Sunday School every opportunity. Living out CHILDREN AND HAVE and at 10:15 a.m. worship these priorities results in a LOADS OF FUN! service. Bible Study and Teen kaleidoscope of ministries for “Working as God’s Chosen Summit/Children Rising are all ages and interests. We also in 2010” Mt. Zion Progressive held Wednesday evening, at encourage the community to John 15:16, Titus 2:14, I 7:00. make use of our Prayer Line. Peter 2:9 Missionary Baptist Church We are committed to a (727-321-9645) Email:bchurch5@tampaba Christ-centered, People- The Youth Ministry invites y.rr.com. “Impact the world by Oktoberfest: Oct. 31, 6-9 6-7:30 p.m. at 1906 9th Avenue centered, Team-centered and the community to join them for Website: www.bmmbc.org. equipping believers to reach the p.m., Mt. Zion Progressive and South. For more information Bible-based ministry; with pri- HARVEST FEST, the Christian lost with the gospel of Jesus the City of St. Petersburg call Jewel Murphy @ 727-687- Christ.” partner for a FREE, safe, fun- 8505 or 727-894-2595. “We Are Family.” On filled evening for kids at Calling all Middle & High Sunday, Oct. 31, Mt. Zion we’ll Wildwood Recreation Center, School Students: We’re seeking Bethel African Methodist have only ONE worship 1000 28th Street South. For students for the “I Have a service, 9-11 a.m. in our main more information info@mzpro- Dream Mass Choir.” For more Episcopal Church sanctuary. gressive.org information or to sign-up: Bethel AME invites the Preparing for the future." former or current members or Church and Community “Just Us Three … Jesus, the [email protected] or call general public to its 116th Additional activities include a just members from the Casting Call for “All Hail King Kids ad Me!” We’re very 727-894-4311, ext. 275. church anniversary celebrations Fun and Fellowship day Sat. community with historical Jesus,” The Triumphal Entry, pleased to announce a new Mt. Zion Progressive that will begin Nov. 6 with a Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. where vendors information concerning Bethel, takes place in our main ministry just for single mothers. Missionary Baptist Church, 955 free breakfast beginning at 8:30. and exhibitors will be on hand. that is pictures and stories, sanctuary 4 p.m. Sunday, All single mothers are invited to 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894- The church is located at 912 3rd Then a Worship Service on submit them for a "Memory October 31. FMI: info@mzpro- attend the inaugural meeting of 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. Avenue North, St. Petersburg Sunday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. and a Book" that will be made gressive.org this ministry Thursday, Nov. 4, and is the oldest African 5 p.m. "Praise Concert" available to the general public. American church in the city. featuring the Mount Zion Please contact the church at This years anniversary theme is Progressive Sanctuary Choir. 727-822-2089 about participat- St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church "Preserving the Past, The church anniversary ing with this historic and worthy Acknowledging the Present and committee is requesting any event. The St. Mark Missionary Oct. 31 - Mission Emphasis Baptist Training Union is each Baptist Church, its pastor, the Day. Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and Reverend Brian K. Brown, its Coming in the Month of the general public are invited to official staff of Deacons and November… come out and study the Bible with Matters Of The Heart Ministry Trustees, and the entire congrega- Nov. 6 - Women’s Bible Study us and learn “What Baptist tion, extends to the community at at 4:00 p.m. Final study on pro- Believe.” Matters of the Heart Radio manding the morning so that 8818 (St. Petersburg) or 813- large, its wish that there would be crastination. Children and Youth Ministry and Connecting Point the dayspring will know its 293-3126 (Tampa). Or visit an overflowing of God’s blessings Nov. 10 - Women’s Intermediate Meetings are held every Ministry, Prayer Leader, place and welcome the online at www.matersofthe- upon their lives. St. Mark is Auxiliary (W.I.A.) at 7:00 p.m. Monday at 6:00 p.m. Children Princess Denise Wright, Team ministry of the Holy Spirit for heartministry.org. Set your grounded in a Christ-centered at St. Mark. in the community are welcomed Captain, Min. Bettie Thomas, breakthru! Call or send prayer alarms and call in for prayer doctrine that has as its central Nov. 21 - Right Hand of to join us. ask you to join in a time of requests to Matters of the weekly Monday, Wednesday theme, a belief that we are a haven Fellowship during the 10:45 Young Adult Ministry every prayer, praise, worship and fel- Heart Unity Prayer Line. and Friday from 5:30-6:30 of hope, help, and healing for a a.m. service. For members who Monday from 7-8:00 p.m. (Bible lowship with the Lord, com- Contact numbers are 727-488- a.m. world hungering for and thirsting have completed orientation and Study). after the enlightened word of God. have not received the right hand Sunday School Teachers’ At St. Mark, we are Christians of fellowship. Meeting is held every Tuesday United for Christ Freewill Baptist Church willing to work and partner in Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Day. at 7:00 p.m. unity, praising God for His Also at St. Mark … Senior Hour of Power Bible United For Christ Freewill Saturday, Oct. 30, 11:00 a.m. For more information about awesome gift, His son Jesus Christ. Sunday School is held for both Study is held every Thursday at Baptist Church, 4116 34th St. S., to 4:00 p.m. there will be a this fundraiser or the musician October Calendar of Events children and adults of all ages. 9:30 a.m. St. Petersburg, is in search of a Clothes Give-A-Way with position, call Pastor Tyrone Ford Oct. 27-30 - Congress No. 2 Sunday School starts each Sunday Prayer Meeting and Bible Musician. Christian treats for youth. 727-744-3589 or 727-258-4993. hosted by First Baptist of Sun City, morning at 9:30 a.m. All are Study every Thursday evening Rev. Horace Holloway, Pastor. invited to come out and join us. at 7:00. Church News due by 4:00 p.m. ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH EVENT CALL F OR A QUOTE: 727-896-2922 on Monday of each week 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 11 CHALLENGER SPORTS Raiders Make BUCS Stunning Turnaround In CORNER One Week was most evident at quarter- Josh Freeman’s Late TD Pass To Cadillac back, where Jason Campbell bounced back from his worst career outing to one of his Williams Gives Bucs 18-17 Win Over Rams best. He went 8 for 21 for 83 yards and two interceptions the Bucs lost 31-6 at home to “This one hurts a lot,” it 17-3. against San Francisco, with a defending Super Bowl champion Bradford said. “To be up 17-3 at The Bucs played without three 10.7 passer rating that was New Orleans. “Yeah, I said it. one point, to be up 17-6 at half, injured offensive starters — centre the worst for a Raiders quar- We’re the best team in the NFC.” and then come out and just really Jeff Faine, guard Keyrick Vincent terback in 35 years. Bradford threw two short not be able to get anything going and fullback Earnest Graham — as Playing on a gimpy touchdown passes and Steven on offence, this one’s tough.” well as reserve tight end Jerramy knee against the Broncos, Jackson became the Rams’ all- Freeman completed 23-of-40 Stevens, who was arrested Campbell finished 12 for 20 time leading rusher before things passes for 212 yards and no inter- Saturday night and charged with for 204 yards and two touch- Chris Johnson unravelled for St. Louis (3-4). ceptions. He kept the winning marijuana possession. downs for a career-best 127.9 Jackson finished with 110 yards drive alive with a nine-yard throw They were extremely sloppy BY JOSH DUBOW rating. Campbell came up on 22 carries, hiking his career to Kellen Winslow on fourth-and- early, setting the tone for a long big on the opening drive with total to 7,324. 3, then used a 20-yard completion day when two penalties and a sack ALAMEDA, Calif. a key 15-yard scramble on “It’s bittersweet,” Jackson to Mike Williams on third-and-10 left Freeman facing second-and- (AP) - The Oakland Raiders third-and-10 and then a 43- said. “It’s something that I’ve to get the ball to the St. Louis one- goal from the St. Louis 35 after went from a team that could yard touchdown pass to Zach worked really hard for, for a long yard line. Stylez G. White sacked Bradford, barely make a first down to Miller. time — a goal that I actually set Out of timeouts and rolling to forcing a first-quarter fumble that one that couldn’t be kept out Cable said the key was Josh Freeman coming in as a rookie in 2004. his right, Freeman found Williams Kyle Moore recovered at the six- of the end zone in a span of that Campbell was aggres- “So to achieve it means a lot. I running through the middle of the yard line. The Bucs did get some one week. sive. BY FRED GOODALL just really wish that we were able end zone for the TD on second points of out it with Barth kicking It was a stunning turn- “Really, there’s only a to cap it off with a win. It’s kind of down. his first field goal after Freeman around for a franchise that couple of times where you TAMPA - Dreadful for a half, hard to be celebrating about an Barth kicked field goals of 35, got some of the yardage back with has been on the losing end of say, he kind of held it and Tampa Bay found a way to win individual’s success when it’s a 39, 53 and 38 yards. a 23-yard pass to Williams. blowouts all too often in reread some things, but it was again. Josh Freeman has a knack team sport.” “He was our offence most of Jackson gained 74 yards on 12 recent years before beating only a couple times,” Cable for helping the Buccaneers do that. Freeman, the third quarterback the day,” Freeman said. “He kept carries in the first half. The Bucs the Denver Broncos 59-14 said. “To me he just went out The second-year pro led selected in the 2009 draft, has led us in it.” slowed him in the second half, in Sunday in the highest- there and just really kind of another fourth-quarter rally fourth-quarter comebacks in five A week after joining Hall of part because Freeman finally got scoring game in franchise stayed on time and cut it Sunday, throwing a one-yard of seven career victories. He Famer Eric Dickerson and the offence on track. history. loose. And I think that’s what touchdown pass to Cadillac produced 10 points in the final Marshall Faulk as the only runners Tampa Bay overcame 12 “To be honest with you he has to do. Obviously, if Williams with 10 seconds three minutes to beat Cincinnati with at least 25 100-yard rushing penalties for 92 yards by holding the whole world was you really break it down, you remaining to beat the St. Louis 24-21 last week, and overcame an performances for the Rams, the ball for nearly 11 minutes of shocked,” Raiders corner- look at the start of Rams and their young quarterback 11-point deficit to beat Cleveland Jackson moved ahead of the third quarter, then another 6:33 back Chris Johnson said for him and that’s a pretty fair Sam Bradford 18-17 before a in this year’s season opener. Dickerson, who gained 7,245 from of the final period. Monday. “We expected to start for anybody.” season-low 42,020 — more than In those situations “the only 1983-87, on a three-yard carry to Bradford finished 13 of 26 for win. For us to win like we He didn’t have to do 23,000 shy of capacity — at thing I say to him is ‘Go do what I midfield. 126 yards and no interceptions. He did, I mean nobody knows much else on a day the Raymond James Stadium. brought you here to do,’” Morris Amendola scooted 21 yards on was sacked once. where it came from.” Raiders ran for 328 yards the “It’s not always going to be said. “There’s no other person I an end around on the next play, Rookie LeGarrette Blount was The Raiders became just third-highest total in team pretty,” Freeman said. “But every want out there when I’m coming and Jackson broke a 12-yard run to one of the keys to Tampa Bay’s the fourth team since the history. Oakland finished time we go out there, we feel like from behind. ... I have so much set Bradford’s short TD throw to comeback. He rushed for 72 yards 1970 merger to score at least with 508 yards of offense in we can win.” confidence in the young man.” Amendola to finish an 80-yard and 11 carries and had a 46-yard eight touchdowns a week their biggest output since Connor Barth kicked four field Bradford threw TD passes of drive that put St. Louis up 10-3 run nullified by a penalty. after being held to zero. The their Super Bowl season in goals for the Bucs (4-2), who five yards to Danny Amendola midway through the second “You’ve got to stop the run,” offense was inept a week ago 2002. trailed 17-3 before battling back to and two yards to Michael quarter. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said. in a 17-9 loss to the San The question now is surpass their win total for last Hoomanawanui to build an early Hoomanawanui’s touchdown, “They didn’t have a lot of run Francisco 49ers, but whether Campbell will play season. lead that held up until Freeman three plays after the Rams took a yardage in the first half, but to rebounded well against the again this week at home “We’re the best team in the marched the Bucs 81 yards in 16 field goal off the board when their credit, they went back to it or Broncos. against . Bruce NFC,” exuberant coach Raheem plays to finally get the ball into the Tampa Bay’s Ronde Barber was stuck with it in the second half.” One note of caution for Gradkowski, who has Morris declared, just a week after end zone. penalized for being offside, made Oakland is the fact that the missed the past two games most recent team to pull off with a separated right this kind of turnaround shoulder, will be the starter followed it with another dud. when he is healthy. Cable was held out of said the team would know UP NEXT FOR THE BUCS: the end zone in a 20-12 loss more about Gradkowski’s to Washington Sept. 17, status come Wednesday. The Bucs (4-2) will travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals (3-3) Sunday, Oct. 31st at 4:15 p.m. 2007, scored 56 points the The Raiders have been following against Detroit, on the wrong side of these before losing 16-3 to the kinds of blowouts all too 49ers Coach Tomsula Giants. often under Cable. They had Even though the Raiders fallen behind by at least 20 Returns To Europe With NFL haven’t won back-to-back points in the first half six games since the end of the times in Cable’s first 34 games as coach, never taking season game at Wembley Stadium. College in North Carolina before games in London. The first three 2008 season, coach Tom that kind of lead. “I thought Crystal Palace was starting his coaching career at the were sellouts, and Sunday’s game Cable expects to see more It took just over six awesome,” Tomsula said of the same school in 1989. By 1998, he against the Broncos at Wembley is consistency from his team. minutes for the Raiders to go England Monarchs stadium in was hired to come to London and also expected to be a full house. “If you show it to us and up 21-0 against the Broncos 1998, a smaller venue more take over as defensive line coach And Tomsula is as excited for you show me what you’re for their biggest first half lead famous for its track and field for the Monarchs. his players as he is for himself. capable of and you’ve been since going up 21-0 against meets. “As an American to sit in After a season in England, he “Flying in … you could see the able to do it more than once, Jim Tomsula Denver Dec. 22, 2002, about those stadiums and listen to those spent four years with the Scottish arch over Wembley there, so there it’s expected,” Cable said. a month before going to the BY CHRIS LEHOURITES songs and the passion and the Claymores before moving on to was a buzz on the plane. It was “It’s called raising the bar. Super Bowl. excitement, it’s a big deal.” the Berlin Thunder for two more. really neat,” Tomsula said. And when you raise the bar The lead grew to 38-0 LONDON (AP)—For San The change of pace and extra In 2006, he was the head coach of “They’re excited, you can feel it.” you’ve got to be accountable after Darren McFadden’s Francisco 49ers defensive line surge of adrenaline in the British the Rhein Fire. NFL Europe folded But whether London is ready to that. That’s why I third touchdown midway coach Jim Tomsula, his team’s capital could also provide a bit of a a year later. for a team full-time or not— mentioned yesterday after through the second quarter journey to London to play the boost for a team that has been “Well, it sure is great to be something NFL Commissioner the game, whatever the and the Raiders didn’t let up Denver Broncos in a regular- struggling this year. The 49ers are back and seeing everybody, old Roger Goodell said last year would future holds for us, we’ll until scoring three more TDs season NFL game is like a trip 1-6, and they blew a late lead in a friends,” Tomsula said after the be of “tremendous interest” to the either earn it or not, but we’re in the third quarter. down memory lane. 23-20 loss to the Carolina 49ers arrived in London, Monday. league—is something Tomsula not going to go backward, “Everybody was The 42-year-old Tomsula, who Panthers, Sunday. “For all of us that were involved in won’t discuss. we’re going to move smiling, everybody was has been a coach with the 49ers “Maybe that is nice,” Tomsula the NFL Europe league, being here “My name is Jim, it’s not Mr. forward.” having fun. It was just like since 2007, spent nine years with said of the break from routine. representing the NFL, this has got Goodell,” Tomsula said. “So I’m The Raiders took a big going to the playground and four different teams in the NFL’s “Come over here, breathe some air a special meaning for all of us.” going to stay away from answering step back following their last having backyard, playground European league. But Sunday, here in the countryside, and kind of Despite the collapse of the any questions for the NFL.” win, a 35-27 victory that fun with your friends,” he’ll take part in the American go from there.” league in Europe, the NFL has snapped a 13-game losing Johnson said. “Everybody football league’s fourth regular- Tomsula played at Catawba persisted in playing regular-season streak to San Diego. They finished with a season-low was very excited for each 179 yards, did not complete a other. There’s no way we pass in the second or third should have a step back this quarter, and went nearly 35 week. We just have to take BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! minutes without a first down this win and keep building against the 49ers. and see how the end of the theweeklychallenger.com The reversal this week season finishes out.” 12 THETHE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 STATE NEWS

OBAMA about his plan for putting more don’t have experience in these African-Americans to work in jobs to get the skills they DEP Launches continued from front page his home state, considering need.” Republicans have suggested. Illinois has a 22 percent unem- Obama said the same can Online Business Portal What I say to your readers is ployment rate among blacks. be said in the energy efficient look at what the Democrats did A temporary jobs program job genre, in which they are Accessibility and efficiency increased through new portal over the past two years. There created by the Obama adminis- retrofitting homes around the were things that were good for tration, “Put Illinois to Work,” country to make them more TALLAHASSEE - The the private sector to find informa- more questions and answers, the America and things that were has been praised for creating energy efficient. He said there Florida Department of tion and transact business with applicant has an authorization in good on behalf of the African- thousands of jobs, but will end has been some difficulty in Environmental Protection DEP.” hand. Users can simultaneously American community.” next month. It has already finding young people who (DEP)’s new online business DEP has integrated existing receive authorization to use state Danny Bakewell, President been extended by two months. need training and then hire portal is now open for business. online services with the portal and owned or sovereignty submerged of the National Newspapers “The program has been them as apprentices in areas DEP hosted office hours across added new features to enhance lands, and in some cases, U.S. Publishers Association, a highly successful,” Obama such as window installation Florida coinciding with the and simplify online access and Army Corps of Engineers’dredge conglomerate of African- said. “It is relatively low-cost and other areas. launch of the new business portal make DEP’s work more transpar- and fill authorization. In the American owned newspapers and we want to renew it. We “It’s not only a clean which hosts the agency’s public ent. coming months, additional throughout the country, asked are going to need some cooper- energy agenda, but also a job access tools in one convenient “Simple projects should have authorizations will include used the president why the ation on this issue from some initiative,” Obama said. location. Many licenses, permits, simple pathways—and we should oil transporters and waste tire col- Democratic Party is not adver- of the Republicans because we “Every program we initiate, reservations and subscription all save paper,” said Secretary lectors. tising with the black press may not have the votes. It’s we try to tie a job-training services can now be easily Drew. “Approvals of these simple The business portal also when it is the one media genre an example of the things that component to it. But I am the navigated from the portal, with projects that used to take up to 30 allows users to sign up for agency that has carried his messages we’ve done that we know first one to admit some of the more to come. days can now be done in less than publications and permit notifica- from the beginning. work, but unfortunately not a Recovery Act funding could “With the growing presence 30 minutes.” tions, follow contaminated site Bakewell said, “With black lot of people know about it.” have gone to a state that of the web, we are committed to The online authorization cleanup, and make campsite newspapers folding around the Obama said the “Put doesn’t have one of these using it to provide exceptional system asks several questions reservations at Florida’s 160 state country due to economics, the Illinois to Work” initiative is programs already up and customer service online,” said about the project, its size and parks. industry needs help to part of a larger nationwide running. Their priority could DEP Secretary Mimi Drew. “The location to help the applicant To view the new business survive.” Obama responded effort. However, in many com- have been just to get the road business portal is an open door for determine that it qualifies for portal, visit www.dep.state.fl.us. that it is an issue that needs to munities around the country, fixed as quickly as possible so residents, local governments and online approval. If so, after a few be taken up with the there are complaints that the they may have just hired the Democratic Party leaders and jobs created by the programs folks who traditionally they not him as President of the are not going to inner-city have been using without WING smiling on us today. Everyone pounds within five-months. I United States. African-Americans that really enough attention to make sure deserves access to quality health had no insurance and was self- “As President of the need them. Obama said some they are opening up new continued from front page care." employed," Bollman states. United States I can’t have a of that can be contributed to opportunities for more turn Mercy Hospital into a Mayor Bill Foster agreed "When I finally found Johnnie call with newspapers focusing the implementation of the people.” health center that has such great and added, “It is because of Ruth Clark, I got my surgery on where advertising money is program that he has no control The president was asked accessibility." what our ancestors did at Mercy within a week. Until you're a going by political parties. over. what he is doing to combat the According to Congresswoman Hospital that we have this revi- person in need it is difficult to That’s just not appropriate,” “We have to manage this high dropout rate within the Castor, funding for the Women's talization of the Johnnie Ruth know how these centers can Obama said. “What I can say is through local jurisdictions,” he black community. He said his Center came from monies from Clark Health Center.” save a life. Hearing about more that my general approach when explained. “What we’ve made focus has been on identifying the American Recovery and One person in particular, of them coming about is great it comes to the federal govern- sure of is that they don’t dis- low-performing schools and Reinvestment Act, which was Donna Bollman, provided a news," Bollman expressed ment is there has to be an equal criminate in hiring. “But what putting nearly $2 billion into drafted under President testimony about the quality of through tears. opportunity. You can’t just go is also true is in a lot of cities those schools to improve Obama's adminstration. care provided at Johnnie Ruth Pat Mabe, president and with the vendors that tradition- and counties traditionally you retention rates. He said they "This is a good partnership Clark. When she received a CEO of CHCP describes this as ally have received contracts or haven’t seen enough low- are starting to see the imple- between the city, state and diagnosis of cancer, the center true health care reform. opportunities without taking a income citizens trained for mentation of proven programs federal government," State was the only place that she "As we're marching towards look at non-traditional folks construction jobs. What we to address the problem and it is Representative Heller said. found willing to provide her health care reform, this is an who may be able to do just as want to encourage are partner- something that will be "Everyone worked together on with care. example of what this country good of a job or a better job.” ships to make sure there are monitored during the coming this. I know that Johnnie Ruth "I was diagnosed with a needs," said Mabe. Obama was also asked stepladders for those who two years. Clark is looking down and tumor that grew to 30-50 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 13 14 THETHE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 NATIONAL NEWS NAACP Calls On Political Parties, Candidates And Operatives To Repudiate Intimidation Tactics That Suppress Voter Turnout

WASHINGTON, DC – of our hard-fought democratic our efforts to stop race dis- NAACP President CEO right to vote. ” crimination and dishonesty by Benjamin Todd Jealous has The misleading North political parties and opera- issued letters to Republican Carolina mailer criticized the tives,” Barber said. “Honest National Committee Chairman state’s Racial Justice Act and debate is one thing, but delib- Michael Steele and Democratic distorted the effect of the leg- erate dishonesty is another. National Committee Chairman islation, which enables courts Your sloppy research, your Tim Kaine calling for an end – upon established evidence not-so-subtle appeal to racial to campaign tactics that serve of racial bias during sentenc- fears, and your boorish to mislead, deceive, or ing – to prevent erroneous behavior toward the Holliman otherwise intimidate voters executions by commuting a family, who themselves from visiting polling places. sentence to life imprisonment suffered the great family The move comes after the without parole. The mailer tragedy of losing a daughter to release of a misleading North falsely asserts that the Racial a violent crime, are over-the- Carolina State Republican Justice Act would allow death top.” Party mailer that distorted row inmates to roam the “For a Democratic system facts in order to intimidate streets of North Carolina of government to be effective, voters. towns, viciously killing it must have full participation “This mailer is just the innocent men, women and by all of its eligible voters,” most recent campaign tactic children. To add insult to said Hilary Shelton, NAACP that is meant to drive voters injury, the mailer also attacked VP of Advocacy and DC away from the polls rather State House Majority Leader Bureau Chief. “We must do than helping educate them and Hugh Holliman, who himself everything in our power to encouraging them to partici- lost his daughter to violent make sure that every voter is pate,” said Jealous. “Too often crime. registered, educated on the in the past few years we have North Carolina NAACP issues and able to cast a vote seen political operatives State Conference President of his or her own free will, and spreading disingenuous Rev. William J. Barber, III we must be assured that every rumors in order to scare voters called on State Republican vote will be counted. Yet as into voting for their candidate, Party Chairman Thomas this election cycle draws to a or, more often, not voting at Fetzer last week to repudiate close, we have seen a sad and all – including misinformation the mailer and issue an disturbing trend where civility on where, when and how to apology. Fetzer has since takes a back seat to inflamma- vote. It should not be in apologized for causing tory rhetoric, unabashed mis- anyone’s political interest to Holliman’s family personal information and outright lies. I drive down voter turnout, pain. hope that political leaders will which undercuts the integrity “We are very zealous in join us in this call.”