Celebrating 65 Years In The Tampa Bay Area SEE STORY ON PAGE 14 Dads Show Daughters Love and Respect On Father's Day Stu Robinson, better known as rad io personality Hannah Boy Stu, hosted his annual Father Daughter Dance on Sunday, June 20, 2010. " A Father's Heart, A Daughter's Love" was held 5-8 p. m. at Pepin's Hospitality Center. Robinson teamed with 411 Pain to offer one $1 ,000 savings bond to the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa and for one young lady during the school year. There was an additional $1 ,000 raised for their current programs. During this year's affair, the daughters were able to hear valuable principles from Tampa Bay Buccaneer Michael Clayton, Miss Earth Georgia 2010, Tamara Bradley and Lisa Richardson, Vice President for the Boys and Girls Club. Staff persons who attended the elegant affair are: Stu Robinson (host), Ebony Grimsley, Candice Salph, Linda Brantley, Tyeisha Hariston, Iris Williams, Glynn Hagins, Ben Turner, Chivon Mingo, Zahra Magwood, Patricia, Earley, Cathy Etheridge, and Michelle Horne. Not shown, Dr. Henrissa Berry and Claude Etheridge. (Photography by BRUNSON) Sandra Wilson Dies Ex-Cop Gets After Brief Illness lod From EEOC SEE PAGE 7 SEE PAGE 2 African Prnerll $5,000 Offered For A person who is not disciplined cannot Trainer's Killer be cautioned. SEE PAGE 2 op-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o Features C\1N --~~~~~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N UJz $5,000 Reward onered ::::> EEOC Rules Ex-Police Lieutenant's ~ ~ Rights Were Violated For Suspects In en0 UJ BY IRIS B. HOLTON Trainer's Murder ::::> Sentinel City Editor 1- BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel StaffWriter Recently, the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Early Memorial Day, Commission ruled against Rodney Jones, 42, was the City of Tampa Police walking to his car after leav­ Department in a discrimina­ ing the Cotton Club on tion case. The case involved Albany and Beach Street in a police Lieutenant who was West Tampa. Tampa Police terminated because he said as Jones was getting refused to sign a medical into his car, he was approached by two armed release form. men. Former Lt. Dwayne Police said they believe the Johnson joined the Tampa two men knew Jones or Police Departme nt in knew of him when they September 1994, after serv­ robbed and shot him several ing as a police officer in the times. He was pronounced RODNEY JONES military. dead at the scene. Johnson stated that he No arrests have been made to step forward and provide planned to pursue a career in Jones' murder, and Crime information that will get the with the department so he Stoppers immediately offered people responsible for this off earned his Bachelor's a $1,000 reward hoping that the street. it would lead to the identifica­ Degree in Criminology from "It's not safe for any of us tion and arrest of a suspect in ~ the University of South DWAYNE JOHNSON when we allow murderers to . .. Fonner Tampa Police Lieutenant the shooting. go free. When a family mem­ ~ Florida in 1996. Daphne Stephens, ber is taken away from you u. Johnson said the depart- race (Black) and his per­ from duty and sent to the Jones' sister, said family through an act of senseless 0 ment sent him to the ceived disability. Lt. department psychologist for members decided to add violence, you want to do ~ department's psychologist Johnson alleges his a Fitness for Duty evalua­ $4,000 to that amount. everything you can to make ~ for a Fitness of Duty evalua- estranged wife told the City tion based on his observed "The $1,000 being offered sure whomever is responsible 0 tion. He refused to sign a that he was bipolar. He was behavior and on reports by Crime Stoppers is for the is arrested and convicted." en medical broad release suspended, his department from his family members." arrest. We're offering $4,000 Jones was a graduate of ~ because it would have given issued weapon was taken, The letter further stated for the conviction of the peo­ Robinson High School, has 1- the doctor and the city and he was sent to the that the City stated Lt. ple responsible for my broth­ four siblings, two sons, and 2 er's death." ft access to his medical department's psychologist Johnson's "suspension granddaughters. Ms. Stephens again wants Crime Stoppers can be con­ ~ records. He was immediate­ for a Fitness for Duty evalu­ was based on his refusal to to make a plea to the public • tacted at 1-800-873-8477· UJ ly suspended. ation. obey a direct order by a 0 Johnson was terminated An investigation by the UJ superior officer" when he J: from the department on U. S. Equal Employment refused to sign a medical en October 16, 2009. He filed a Opportunity Commission :J release form. Ill complaint with EEOC. stated in a written letter that The investigator deter­ ::::> Lt. J ohnson--.alleged in the City denies Lt. a. mined that the City regard­ AUTO ACCIDENT REFERRAL SERVICE z his complaint to the EEOC Johnson's allegations of ed Lt. Johnson "as a quali­ i= that the City discriminated discrimination and said Lt. fied individual with a dis­ News Alert The Rorida Law States That You May Be ~ against him because of his Johnson was "relieved ability and suspended him EntiUed To $1 0,000 For Loss Wages And Medical Care ... ..J " ::::> ................................. for lawfully refusing to sign Ill I an overly broad medical ..J release wavier." UJ ·IRIIPmmssional llllliCtJI z He further stated that i=z although the City may have • Personalized Service - UJ had a legitimate and nondis­ en Support and Help from criminatory reason for the beginning to.the end C§ requesting the Fitness for a: Duty evaluation, the man­ • Attorneys - An Attorney 0 ..J date to sign the broad med­ will come to you at home u. ical release exceeded the or work - No Recovery, Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head scope of the medical No fee Start is seeking to lease space to expand its inquiry. child care services. The investigator contin­ • Investigators - If there is ued, that since the City can a dispute on how the ac­ • Between the North and South borders of only "make inquiries into cident occured Fowler Ave. and Busch Blvd. and the ability of an employee to • Transportation Available perform job-related func­ • Between the East and West borders of 47th • Auto Repair - Body Shop St. and 1-275. tions," their actions were in violation of the Americans • Medical Care Provided Site requirements: with Disabilities Act of • Pharmacy - Free Delivery • ·Indoor area must be at least 4,500 1990. • Specializing In: Car, Bus, square feet to accommodate 4 ~~ The Commission was classrooms and office space unable to conclude that Lt. Bicycle, Motorcycle, Slip • Outdoor area must be at least Johnson was discriminat­ & Fall, Pedesbian Inci­ 3, 600 square feet to ed against because of his dents, Loss Wages, race. accommodate a playground. Wrongful Death And In an attempt to resolved More.•. Property owners interested in leasing space the issue by informal meth­ that meet these qualifications should contact ods, the EEOC invited both Justin Henry at (813) 272-5140 ext. 3213. parties to resolve the prob­ lems. Call Michelle B. Patty N Lt. Johnson said an arbi­ UJ HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Local: 813-495-3702 1Toll Free: 1-866-352-4200 tration hearing is scheduled t!J BO<UJ o/ rJ.~ C!~ for . Ju.t~.e 29th .. Avail~b~~ _?~- ~ours~ Day I} Da.~~-A Week .. rf..· ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------,~c:: m CJ) c l< c.. c:: z m 1\) ~1\) 1\) 0..... 0 -~ E>earfri~Od; - · - · , Legislator of the Year Award House Bill 1493 is signed den was founded by the residents of Semi­ . \ Re~nting,yQUr in!eie~ in the State Representative Janet Cruz was into Law nole Heights who wanted a place where 'ii,. Flonc:ki.HOUS<t·Of Representl(tlves recently recognized as·the House Member State Representative Janet Cruz's House they could grow their own fresh vegetables. CQi'Jtfo'Ues tp pe a -.Nelcorned challenge of the Year at the Community Health Bill 1493 - regarding Career Offenders, was The Violet Street Garden is a temporary lo­ •a(fd~ . rewarding privil~e: J app~lf!teo Charities of Florida 2010 Annual Meeting signed into law by Governor Charlie Crist on cation generously donated by Unda Ketley , )IQ4r ilote of cqnfidsn~, as I take gtrtat and Awards Luncheon in Jacksonville. May 12, 2010 after passing both the House of Seminole Heights. During the next two · pride i(l. servir.~g /'louse 9istrict 58. The award was presented by and the Senate by unanimous votes during years at Violet Street, the members of the . As~ know, while much of Community Health Charities of Florida the session. community garden will plan to create other the countryJs recovering fT9ri1 the President & CEO Gwen Cooper during permanent locations throughout ~on, Florida CQntinues toJace. the organization's annual meeting on June Seminole Heights as satellite gar­ many economichurdles. That tS'why 9, 2010, at the Florida State College at dens for what is hoped to be a large , during the 2010 /egi~ative session, my Jacksonville. Representative Cruz was enough location to provide a fresh r- colleagues and I focused much of our given the award in recognition of her market of locally grown, organic 0 attention on economic development outstanding leadership and substantive food. :IJ and job creation. In addition, we work on House Bill 1603, which would For more info: www.seminole­ c confronted a number of issues important have corrected flaws in the distribution of heightscg.ning.com > to District 58, including keeping your funds from the Florida State Employees CJ) family safe thanks to the passage of Charitable Campaign.